Well it's Sunday morning, and I can honestly say that I probably will have a gain tomorrow. I live up to it and everything. I did not stay on my program at all from about Wednesday on. Didn't drink the water, didn't eat enough, or the right stuff. I can say I did get exercise in, however, It probably won't be enough to counter act the rest. My husband didn't get the water, after reminding him several times, then I went out of town, and so did he. I'm going to fix the water problem though I think today, I'm going to buy a water filter system. That should help. Hands are already hurting, and I could go on, and On.!!!! But I think instead I will shake all of this off, live up to what went on the last few days, and Start fresh today. I did achieve being able to spend money this weekend. New Clothes. Same size, but that's ok, for now cuz I hadn't bought any summer clothes in almost 3 years, it was time for me. I hope everyone has a good day, take care, best wishes, and talk to you soon.

Hi Wendy,

I am sorry you didn't have a good week. But you have the right attitude. You can't do anything about the past all you do is make good choices today and get back on track. I did the same thing. I have had gains and then I would lose a little then gain again. I wasn't being honest with myself. Also I wasn't being hard on myself either. I would just keep saying that is okay I will get back on track tomorrrow. Well it has been 4 months and I have only lost 7 lbs. So I am changing that. Why not join me.

Lets stop making excuses and just do it. We all have situations that we encounter it just depends on what we do at the time. We can all make great choices if we want to and that is the key. Summer is almost here. Lets crack down and do what we know we have to do and be hard on ourselves to make ourselves do the work. I have set a goal for myself for June 4th. I am going to lose 10 lbs by then. That gives me 8 weeks. I can do that. It is obtainable. I just have to keep myself focused and on the right track. I am only taking one day at a time and I am not looking ahead. Then as I stick to my plan for the day I can be proud of myself for making it through one more day and getting one day closer to my goal.

Why not try setting an obtainable goal for yourself. Maybe it will be only for a week. Like you will drink your water for the week or exercise for the week. That way by obtaining your goal you will be closer to your goal. And you won't have to worry about the numbers. I know I think about the numbers a lot.

I know you have what it takes to do this. You are doing great. At least you didn't give up. That is the main thing. We just have to keep starting over as many times as it takes to get us to our goals. We are in this together and someday we will all be KOPS.

That is great that you bought yourself some new clothes that must have made you feel good. I know when I get new things it makes me feel real good about me. (Even though it is usually at christmas when I get them.LOL)

Have a great week and good luck with your new week on plan. If there is anything I can do to help let me know. If I had your email address I could send you out some cards during the week to help keep you focused.

Have a good day.


Sherri

I was so busy yesterday getting cleaning done. It seems like it will never end. My husband and I were out looking at houses today but he isn't feeling good so we weren't out too long. We were looking at new houses but don't know if that is the way we want to go or not. I have heard so many horror stories.

Our weather isn't so nice today. It was really nice yesterday but a bit of wet snow today. I had chinese food yesterday so I am really retaining water today.

Wendy.....glad to hear you are getting back on track. We all have times that we slip and we are only human. That would be great to buy new clothes.........here's to a better week.

Sherri.......I like setting small goals too. I think you have set a reasonable goal. My next goal is to be under 200 by the summer. I think that should be okay. I would like to be under 200 before that but hopefully by the summer.

Eleni....don't worry about venting. That is what we are all here for.....friends stick together through good times and bad. We all vent sometimes.

Donna......glad to hear from you. You have lots going on right now and you are in my thoughts.

Summer....I think you had asked me about how I was losing weight.....I am just counting calories. I have lost most of my weight since November when I joined TOPS. I usually eat about 1800 calories a day....sometimes down as low as 1600 and other days as high as 2000.

I better go. Hope everyone has a great day. Take care.

Marie

Just wanted to stop in and say hello.Today is much better.We can't always do everything right.We just have to not give up and keep trying.I may get down but I will not give up.Some of you are doing really good and a few are in the dumps somewhat like I was. But it is so good to know we have friends who really understand. And everyone here can relate to each others problems on some level

hi all. Yes sometimes we just have bad weeks but getting back on track is just what we need to do. I would love to lose this weight and keep it off but I know if I do it too fast it won't stay off. This programme is a life long committment for me and as long as I continue losing even the smallest amount and continually try to substitute healthier habits and food choices for the unhealthy ones that I have had for so long then I am happy. Eventually it will a click and I will be where I want to be. My yoga teacher once said that yoga didn't really make you lose weight but it made you aware of your body and that helps you to lose weight. Buying new clothes is like that too. I always feel better in new clothes even if they are the same size as before and that helps my whole self esteem thingy. The idea is to live our lives the best way we can and that does include eating our favourite foods, taking a day (or two or so) off from exercising etc etc but eventually we just feel better when we do exercise and eat healthy (most of the time) etc. If we don't love ourselves now we really won't love ourselves any more when we lose weight ...but we will have accomplished one of our goals and that will be great. Anyhow I have no idea why I started this little sermon.<g> . I am off to see my mom in a bit and I hear that she will be able to come home for a couple of weeks before she goes back in for more surgery so poor thing , she is not too happy yet. Hopefully she will come to my place for the inbetween time but probably not. She is dying to go back to her own place.
My husband's strike talks have broken off so this may now last awhile but who knows... I am getting him to do alot of work around the house these days and in the garden so I don't mind if he is around for a bit more. Unfortunately my bill collecters would rather he work..
Everyone have a great day and remember baby steps is all it takes to win the race.....

Hi Donna,

I just had to respond to what you said, and you know, the more I thought about it as I read, the more I agreed that we really must be happy with ourselves. It seems like those of us that are trying to lose weight tend to beat ourselves up if we slip. That sure doesn't help our confidence any and it can start that vicious cycle of getting upset, turning to food for comfort, getting upset, etc.......

It's nice that you're getting some work done around the house from your hubby, but I do hope the strike ends soon. My dad went through one of those many years ago when I was a kid and I still remember the hardships that the family went through. Not fun.

Take care and keep that wonderful wisdom you have...you just reeled me back in..........

TOPS HUGS,
Summer