hey guys thanks dani the baby is getting really big well i have an appointment at a weight loss clinic on the 17th and im considering signing up for the bigger loser club? thats a maybe its just the show is so motivating.
how is everyone doing? we should be getting high speed soon so ill be checking in alot more as soon as we do. well guys i hope everyone is doing okay i still havent weighed dont plan to just yet i may start the tree challenge with you guys.

Good Friday morning! Well i dont know how it happened. I was prepared for easily a 2 lb gain this morning but the scale showed me down .2...weird but I'll take it!! LOL!! Actually when I first stepped on it showed me at 233.2, I said "that cant be right" got on again and it was at 234.2...so I stepped on 10 or so more times at it stayed on 234.2 LOL!! Hey...no gain, i'll take it!! Now to kick it up and see what I can really do if I try to do it!

I dont have classes today so my goal is to go to the gym. I've got so much reading to do though, see me trying to make excuses!! Bad melissa! LOL!!

Have a fantastic Friday and a WONDERFUL weekend!!

Hi! :wave:

Sorry to go MIA like I did, it wasn't intentional. Starting work has really thrown my schedule off completely! I am so turned around with my days since I am working 10pm-6am, I have yet to get my bearings yet. :dizzy: One good thing about work, lots of bending, lifting, stretching & walking! Food has been so-so, can't really complain, I know I can do better though! I'm hoping that with working now, the movement will at least help to get me motivated to work out on my off time. I can really feel it in my hips and feet, soooooo out of shape!!!!

Gosh, it's really been quiet around here, I hope everyone's doing alright!! Mel, congrat's on your loss even though you weren't expecting it! Those are the best ones to have! Mia, good luck with the new challenge, it will be good for you!!!!

Alrighty guys, hate to be short, but I must get dinner rolling.....work again tonight, this time at 8 and need to feed the kiddies and prolly take a short cat nap. lol Be good ya'll!!

danielle

hi everyone how is it going? things are going okay do anyone have any feedback on the skillet sensations or the lean cusine skillets im trying to find something easy to cook at night
still havent weighed just yet i dont think i will until after thanksgiving

Hi All! :wave:

I haven't been around in a while. I've really fallen off the bandwagon. No more exercise, crap foods...I need to stop! I'm working on more fruits and veggies and water right now. Start with the small stuff, right?

I bought a dress today. A goal dress. It's a size 12 little black dress. Very very nice. :) I'm waiting for the day I'll fit into it. I'm hoping by next June it will fit.

We've moved, and I keep fighting with my mother. I hate it. She was one of the only people I could get emotional support from, and now she won't talk to me about my problems. :no: I'm feeling so lonely...

aww Altari your mom will come around me and my mother actually get along better now that we dont live near each other. we all be kind of doing our own thing on this board but we are here for you.

Good Morning Ladies (well, morning for me...afternoon for you all). Sorry I haven't been much support. I probably shouldn't have joined in the group until we were settled and I could committ more. I don't feel like I'm being supportive or helpful. Geesh. But, it should all settle down by the end of next week and I can get serious. We've gotten a house (YOO HOO!!) and we'll be working on it all next week and should be in by the weekend. We're putting in all new flooring and there is some drywall and a window that has to be replaced in one bedroom and a couple other smaller things. SO....I won't have any more excuses very very soon! There is room to do TAEBO in the living room. And, we can definitely get outside and walk every day there too. We'll be in this beautiful little town (like population less than 500 in the winter) and there are three rivers to walk, surrounded by mountains, not to mention the bike/walking trail all the way out of town and the ice rink is within walking distance. See I will have NO excuses. I'm honestly very excited about all the possibilities. I'm ready to do something about this. One of my sons is getting very chunky too. So, the reality of seeing what I'm doing to him is bad. Very bad. A change has got to be made immediately. I wont let him go through what I did as a kid.

Melissa - WOO HOO! A loss is a loss!

Altari - I'm sorry you are feeling so alone. It's hard to make the transition sometimes. How far away did you move? I'm sure sha'll come around. My mom still tries to make me feel guilty all the time with little comments about the kids and stuff, but she knows it isn't going to change so she tries to be supportive. Bottom line, she wants me to be happy. I'm sure your mom wants the same...but it may take a little time for her to get over the hurt of your leaving. Sometimes we don't handle our emotions very well...:hug:

Danielle - How do you keep that work schedule and deal with kids all day? Well, I guess they would be in school most days and you could sleep - but still! Hang in there!

Well, mom duty calls. Have a great day Ladies and let's make wise choices!

Good Monday morning Ladies! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! Mine was eh...lots of homework and housework. Its never ending isnt it!! I'm looking forward to a little break next week. Speaking of next week its really crunch time for me if I'm gonna come even close to losing my Turkey day goal. I was supposed to get up this morning and do the elliptical for 30 minutes (my plan was to do 30 in the morn and 30 at night) but I just couldnt do it I was too tired!! So I'll have to go for an hour tonight. I'm going to make impecible food choices for the next 11 days too! I can do this!! My mother has now lost 48 lbs and is in a LOOSE 16....I need to get my rear in gear!!

Sorry I'm not doing personals today but I'm running late, I'll be back this afternoon to catch up on you all and see how great you are doing!!

Altari..I did have to say it is so great to see you posting!!!

Have a fantastic day everyone!! Be good to you!! Be strong!! We can do this!

~melissa

Good Morning Ladies!

TIME TO RISE AND SHINE!

DEEP BREATH IN***STOMACH IN***CHEST OUT***HEAD TALL***I WILL MAKE WISE CHOICES TODAY***I AM WORTH THE EFFORT THIS WILL REQUIRE***I WILL MAKE WISE CHOICES TODAY***I AM WORTH THE EFFORT THIS WILL REQUIRE***DEEP BREATH IN***BREATHE OUT.

Now go get some water and do something healthy movement.


Melissa - Your Mom has lost 48 pounds?! That's awesome! I try to encourage my mother to do something but she just wont. It's great that you are both taking charge of your bodies.

I am going to the floor right now and doing some leg lifts and sit ups before I lose my motivation.

Good Morning to everyone Sorry I havnt been around in a while . As you could say between being depressed and having sinus and allergy and cold problems I have been down in the dumps. This time of the year is soo hard for me. I am married to a scrooge and he can be a real pain in the butt. He hasnt been able to work lately or should I say he hasnt had much more to do lately so he takes it out on us. Iam worried that christmas will come and we wont have much for the kids and it is jest a big ball of wax for me here right now . I feel like I am alone and that makes me feel worst.
I guess most of this is my fault I am soo upset and depressed that I cannot get into the grove and stay their I dont know why . I am soo tired of being fat and not have nice clothes to wear. I was looking in the closet the other day and I have no pants to wear that isnt streatch pants that will fit me. I thn I am making myself be more insane as I think ablout it.
Any way I watched the Discovery Health channel the other day and seeing 700 pound people loosing weight and I cannt get it in gear myself. I guess one thing that makes me mad is that I have no one here and I get boared soo easy and I have no one around here to talk to . So what do I do I blow it and eat . I know that I have gained weight my knees are hurting me again and I can tell on the way my clothes fit . I am jest praying for a miracle but I know their is not one for me.
Well I better be getting stuff done here . My Hubby was mad becasue I didnt get his shirt washed yesturday. Well Got to go and will get back sooner next time.

Bonnie...so good to see you posted this morning! I was really worried about you! I will be back later to catch up with you.

Ive got to run out the door to get my oldest to school...change in schedule today I hate those! But I had to tell you all how awesome I did yesterday!! I went to the gym instead of volunteering at my daughters school and worked out for 2 hours! I walked for an hour and did weights and stretching for an hour, then at night I did my elliptical for 30 minutes!! Yay!! Plus I made really good food choices all day long!! I'm very proud of keeping my committments to myself and plan to do it again today despite being a tidge sore!

Okay we are late and it snowed last night so I better get going! I'll be back though!! Have a wonderful morning everyone!!

~melissa

Good Morning Ladies,

EXCELLENT job Melissa! You Go Girl! You are giving me motivation!

Okay, I wont have room for my TAEBO or Turbo Jam for a couple more days, and the wind chill is like 20 below today so taking the kiddo's out for a walk is not happening, but I can do a bunch of leg lifts and crunches and stretches and stuff like that. It's better than nothing right. And, I can control my food choices. I will make the most of today.

Bonnie - Please hang in there. You are not alone. Do you have a friend you can call. Even a neigobor. Anybody you can just go talk to. It doesn't even have to be serious talk. Just get out of the house and talk to another person. I know some times the walls can seem to be closing in. Make yourself get out of the house and it may help to shift your attitude.

Danielle - I hope they're not working your fingers to the bone! How are your feet/legs holding out?

Have to run. Have a great day Ladies!

[quote=AlaskanMelody;1471679]Danielle - I hope they're not working your fingers to the bone! How are your feet/legs holding out?

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Hey there Sweets! No, work isn't too too bad, it's actually kinda fun in terms of getting to do stuff without the hassle of customers around. We yack all night and crack jokes, makes for lots of fun! And much to my husband's dismay I get along very well with the 2 guys on my team rather than the 2 other ladies! LOL Feet and legs are holding out ok, still a bit sore towards the end of the night, but getting better. Thanks for asking about me! Glad to hear things are settled for you sorta, and bravo for getting some exercise despite your situation!!!! You go girl!!!!!

Danielle

Good evening all, I'm finally getting a moment to sit and catch up with whats going on. I'm skipping a parent meeting tonight..shame shame!! But i'm gearing up for 3 exams this week so i figure I'm warrented the absense. Today has been one of those days, didnt get to the gym because my littlest played hookie, I could go now but I'm sore so I think I'll just hit the ol elliptical this evening if i can finagle the tv from dh. Food has pretty much gone as planned all but dinner, I was gonna make chicken spaghetti but decided to just have leftovers instead. Like I said just one of those days.

Melody...how'd that indoor workout go? The book I'm reading "YOU on a diet" has a workout for just those times, a no excuse workout. Yet I always have an excuse!! LOL!! Its cold cold cold up there eh!!! BRR! Winter is upon us! Are you getting some sunlight still?

Bonnie..I'm so sorry things are going the way that they are for you, but like Melody said you are NOT alone. I know its only online but 3FC has an amazing outlet for you to find friends and talk through all these problems. There are many many online communities out there to help. It doesnt replace the real thing but it helps. Do you have any local community churches or groups that meet? Those are always great for meeting people and getting support for life. I hope things look up soon. I know its hard but try not to stress too much about Christmas, its not about the gifts (although children have a rough time accepting that) You dont need a miracle hun, you've got it in you to turn it all around, and I know you can do it. It doesnt have to happen overnight, it doesnt have to happen this week, The more good choices you make for you the closer and closer you get to eleviating the pain in your knees. Just taking a walk a day, cutting out 100 calories can get you there. It doesnt have to be all or nothing. I hope you let it out to us when you need, thats what support is all about, being there for each other. No matter what is going on in my day I always take the time to stop by so know that I'll be here. (((HUGS)))

Altari...I'm sorry things are rough with your mother right now, any chances maybe just a sit down and talk can work it out. The worst thing you can do is let it fester. I hope you both are back on each others sides really soon! How is everything else going?

Mia...hows it going? How's your challenge going?

Stacia...where'd ya go?

Alright I suppose I better either start studying or start sweating. HMMM...which will she choose!? Have a fantastic night everyone!!

~melissa

Good Morning! Well I did it...1 hour on the elliptical! and I studied too! See I can do it all LOL>>>>>NOT!!! Hopefully today goes as well, got alot on the slate. Full day of classes, fundraiser arrives today, study session tonight and 2 exams tomorrow...plus getting in my exercise. Whoever said life was boring! LOL!!

Have a great day everyone I'll check on you later!

~melissa