Hey Ya'll
 

Hello everyone! Hope everyone had a GREAT weekend...

I know all too well how it feels to be down and out trying to battle the weight loss war! Weight loss is such an incredible roller coaster! One minute up...one minute down - And sometimes we are even upside down and in circles! But

We all have to stick with it! We all have tried really hard since we have started posting here and we have been successful! It would be so easy to give up...but we don't want to do that! We can do this...and we're here for each other and we are going to reach our goals! Pick up your chins! You all keep me motivated and I love to hear from you! Each day can be a new beginning!

Keep up the good work everyone and have a great start of the week!

new here - but got that bikini in mind
 

Hi everyone
I really like the feel on this thread - and the beach babes goal as well and wondered if I could perhaps join you.

I also post on the Body for LIfe thread as that is the programme I am on, but would love others to share with.

I live in New Zealand so I have a bit longer till summer than you :cool: actually quite a bit longer as we are still in the end of ours, but I have a goal to hit the beach next summer with that bikini on and my body beautiful.

I'm 28 years old, have three daughters aged 5, 4, and 1. and I work mostly from home although I am a professional singer as well so often work friday or saturday nights as well.

look forward to getting to know youall
Carly
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I love to hear all the good news! I'm so proud of all of you, and you inspire me. Welcome Carly. I love to hear from people from other countries. I reminds me that there's a great big world out there.
I'm still not doing too well on the weight loss, but I'm holding my own. My head just isn't into it right now, but I plan to keep it as a goal, and the time will come when I have the fortitude to forge on. I was doing well, and then it's like I totally sabotaged the whole thing. I think it's probably some deep inner psyche kind of thing (Maybe I need Dr. Phil). I do continue to draw strength from all of you, and I'm still beach bound.

Back on track!
 

Ok after beating myself up over not having any weight loss this past weekend.... I decided to keep doing what I have been doing! lol Keep my calories 1,200, 20 fat grams per day and walking 1 hour a day. My body is going to have to budge sooner or later and let some fat go! Thanks everyone for letting me know that I'm not alone in this ! :)
I will keep you posted about any progress.

Gen

P.S. I cant get into CHAT ? It says I'm using an invalid host. I dont understand. I havent changed anything! Anyone else having this problem?

Just Checking In
 

Hi Ladies-- Just checking in.
Welcome Carly, I am the male member of this wild bunch[at least until they kick me off] My wife has tried the Body for Life twice, but both times ended up with a, unrelated to the program, reoccuring back injury. A lady at our gym did real well on it--Does it really work? Obviously the pictures in book are not all real.
Gen- Love that new attitude!!! I think you ladies really need to FOCUS not on the weight loss but the benefits of of the healthier eating and exercise towards your HEALTH!!! I have seen alot of unhealthy looking SKINNY people. To hear of all the hard work you put in during the week go waste because you don't loose any weight or not what you had hoped for saddens me. Eat BETTER- not perfect!!! exercise a little more!!! weigh yourselves less--love yourselves MORE and enjoy life---the weight will take care of itself as you proceed--you didn't get where you are at overnight-- it may just take a little longer to reach your goals---SO WHAT!!!
Had a great Sunday at church and yard work with the wife. Had a great Saturday with my son at his track meet and the ex-wife. All is well as I prepare to go shopping tonight with my wife for potatoes and fixins for 100 at church on Wed.
Gotta go--GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!! Gary

thanks
 

hi all,

had a great day today ate one thing I shouldn't have, but I don't stress anymore because I'm making changes for life this time, and can't be perfect all the time! It was my cardio day today which I did tonight - and boy was it hard - but I love to imagine the fat cells dissapearing with every stride I take on the elliptical machine.

Gary - I'm not really sure why you think the photo's in the book aren't real? I have done a lot of research and I can assure you that they are real people with real stories and very real success.
I know it is sometimes hard to believe, but like my faith in God believing it is true is essential! If I allow doubt to creep in - I start to feel like I can't be bothered.

I think I'm going to try and find a swimsuit that I can keep in mind as a goal for the summer.

Till tomorrow - all the best
Carly

HELLO!
 

Hi everyone! It is good to have you here, Carly! I have a friend who follows the BFL program and she does very well. I am doing ww points and slowly exercising. It is working for me! Hooray! I am down 4 pounds this week. I have been pushing myself a little harder than usual! It feels good though, and the time is right!

Gen~ you're doing the right thing! Don't give up! I am sure your body is at a plateau and this week you will notice some change! If you think about it...why wouldn't your plan work? You are doing the right things, sometimes our bodies need time to catch up! You go girl! You can do it!

Wisconsin~ Hang in there! I had been so down and out lately, everything was a struggle. I am finally feeling better and the time is right for me to lose weight! So, I am sure when you are ready it will happen! Keep your chin up...you're going to be great!Love Dr. Phil by the way. Everytime I am at the book store I pick up his book and then put it back. I think I am going to get it though. He is so cool, and right about so many things! HANG IN THERE! WE SUPPORT YOU!

EZ~Nice to hear your positive messages! KEEP 'EM COMING! You're so right, healthy is more important than skinny. Like I said before...I am feeling so much better and that makes a whole world of difference! I would love to be in a Bikini and a size 6...but I feel good now! I wouldn't trade that for anything! What are you making with the potatoes? Mashed, baked, fried, soup? YUM YUM...here comes the compulsive eating monster....


Angel, Boating, Gracie, Canoes, Bunny ~ Where are you? I know you're out there! I miss you.

:cry: :cry:

WE CAN DO THIS!

Tracy

Hhhelloooooo!! I can't believe I forgot to post yesterday. I was so busy...I read but didn't write.
Hey Carly! Glad to hear from someone new. I don't know anything about the program you are on. I will have to look it up on the web. I would love to hear more about New Zealand.
Trace, I am glad that you are feeling so energized and positive. Doesn't it help to keep you on track when you are already feeling so good? I think it does. I got the Disney catalogue yesterday and saw some really cute clothes. I think that it is almost time to give myself a little treat. NEW CLOTHES ARE FUN!!!! I can remember when I was wearing a size 22-24 and how much I hated shopping....trust me anyone who is there....buying the smaller sizes is way more fun! Luckily I have a closet full of clothes ranging in various sizes (some are a bit out of date, but what the heck!). Otherwise weight loss would be very expensive. I hope to make this a life change and never get back into any of the larger sizes. I'll never be a clothes horse...but I am looking forward to some more svelt outfits!
Gary, potatos? What's the dinner for? Sounds like you are really involved in your church. That's great!
Guys, can you believe Spring will be here next week???? YESSSS! I love spring...I love warmer weather...flower beds, camp fires, fireflys....and on and on. My kiddo is happy that she has been able to get out and play more. I notice that I have more energy to play with her. That is definitly one of the reasons I am making these changes in my life. I want to be able to run and jump and play with my kiddo!!
Gennel, LOVE THAT POSITIVE ATTITUDE!!! Can't wait to see how your mega excercize and eating plan helps. Like Gary said....we are getting healthier!!!
Wisconsin, I am glad that you haven't totally given up. If you really want it, you will begin to work harder at it. But you have to prepared yourself mentally for it first, and it sounds like you know that you are just not focused on it,...yet. It'll come. I am so glad that you keep checking in, though. Nice to hear from you.
Well, I have got to get to work on my real work stuff.
See ya later!
Boating

thanks for the PUMP UP!!
 

Hi everyone. Nice to meet you Carps/Carly. Hope to see you lots on the thread. The last two days have been a little "straying" for me. Not quite on the mark sticking to my pts and indulging a little too much. Today is the day, to start "focusing" again and walking the walk and talking the talk!!

Gary- thanks for the positive words!! You are so right. Sometimes we get caught up with the numbers on the scale and forget about the real reason(s) for getting started on our new Healthier lifestyle!! Whatever plan anyone is on, its always for the better. A better lifestlye, better habits, better foods and better choices to make. And the result?...a better me!!!

Have a great day everyone.....we're worth it!!

Hi Ladies--
Just a quick note-- Carly, I didn't mean all the photos were fake, I just find a few to be questionable--I also believe the BFL works from the research I did--My question was how well for MOST people. I am a BELIEVER also. Boating, Great news on your energy, just in time for good weather. Tracy keep pushing and congrats on the loss! Angel-eyes, no problem-refocus and just start over-it's no big thing!!
For those that asked--the potatoes we are doing for church is on Wed. night--- It is a baked potato bar[ sour cream, chives, salsa, butter,chili,bacon bits,cheese sauce, broccoli, etc.] with salad and pears. Our church provides a dinner on the Wed. nights before service for Lent [I am a Lutheran]. As a convience for our members-- go to work, grab kids, come eat and go to service to learn what Jesus has done for us. It is a fund raiser for my BOARD OF CHRISTIAN LIFE of which I am chairperson[my wife is my sole member!!] Any profit helps set off over expenses on other social activities. The cost of the food was $180--we will probably take in around $240 so we will make approx. $60 profit for 2 hours of shopping, setting up chairs and tables for 100 and clean-up, all in all 3 hours Wed. night--plus my wife is taking the day off work to bake the potatoes at home prior to going and I will need to leave work early by an hour or so to make sure set up is done in time. Am I BRIGHT or what?? Don't answer that!!!
Later you good lookin' ladies--God Bless each of you and your families--Gary

$60.00???
 

Gary... as someone who has fundraised for the church for years _ I can tell you there are easier ways to earn $60.00. ;) In fact we just raised approximately $3000.00 over a three month period to offset costs for our upcoming family camp. :eek:
Anyway - I like the baked potato bar Idea and can see a lot of potential. In New Zealand, potato is a huge part of our diet. Most families would eat potatoes in some form every night with their dinner.

Body for Life is working really well for me, and my husband who has lost 15.4 pounds in 5 weeks. Yes - it is VERY hard work, but we were ready for a lifestyle change and thats what we've done.
So far I'm loving it.

Its turned out that I have to be out every night this week - and it does make it a challenge for me and hubby to both fit in work, and work outs as well. Whats exciting, is that for the first time ever in my long history of dieting my workouts are a priority and now so much a part of my lifestyle that I just FIND A WAY to fit them in. It is simply not an option to just skip a day, in fact I have only missed two days in six weeks and that was due to illness. It is such an awesome feeling to be in control of this area (instead of food controlling me!)-
we are learning to "honour self promises". & the impact is huge.

anyway - sorry for prattling on - hope you are all doing well
Carly:sheep:
(just had to put the sheep in cos you know we have lots of them here in NZ!)

Hi all,

Reading your posts this morning is helping me greatly.
Been feeling really down the last few days. It didn't help that
yesterday was the day from h--l at work. Too many cheifs that don't know what they are doing and not enough of us little guys. Is it just where I work or does everyone find that there is so much hustle and bustle and everyone is always yelling at each other.

In the past if I had a bad day I would have icecream or something really nasty. Last night at supper I didn't have the icecream and felt really good about it. BUT...... before bed I did a healthy eating trip. I tried to look at it positively instead of a huge sandwich I had a wrap with salmon in it and instead of a whole bag of chips I had about 3 handfuls. BUT..... still beating
myself up badly. Wondering if it is really worth it. Can anyone give me a good kick in the butt!!!!!

I love to quilt and don't have aplace to leave my sewing machine set up all the time. When I got home last night my husband had made a spot in the corner of the den with my own desk for my machine. This should make me really happy but was too hyper after the day at work to really appreciate it. Will try to throw myself into quilting and get out of the dumps I am in.

Just don't feel like I am ever going to get any thinnner!!!!!
Need motivation +++++++

Now that I have been such a downer, hope everyone else's day is going much better. Pretty dull and dreary day here.
My nephew is coming for a visit maybe that will cheer me up!

Take care all,
Canoes:cry:

know the feeling......
 

Hi Canoes. Yes....been there, done that. My weekend was basically, (well Sunday for sure...) a free for all. I started well with good intentions and did a great grocery shop. When I came home, there was dh working in the yard clearing out the scrub and scraggles of brush. Within 2 hrs, a friend of his dropped by and then all work stopped and the beers started to flow. Next thing another friend stopped by and more beer. Well, I guess I got a little envious...why should I work and finish the laundry when I could be outside enjoying the sunny 70f weather. So after giving myself permission to 'enjoy' the day, I started thinking....hey the guys need some munchies....out came the tortialla chips and salsa. From there it was downhill. Cookies, chips, pudding....at least I can say I did it with moderation. But adding up all the "indulgences" at one time did put me way over in my pts!! And I'm blaming it on the guys!! ( lol )

But Monday came around and then I got back on track.....back to my regular foods and journalling my points. So you see? IT HAPPENS!! but the real lesson is learning from it, and turning it around before a major slide happens. YOU CAN DO IT!! Now with several great days backing me up, I know I'm back on track. But if, I let that slide happen...who know's how long I would have been off plan.

ps....I thought your hubby was a real sweetie for setting up your table. He deserves a big hug. what a nice thing to do for you!

Well, it's Thursday...weigh-in day! Yuck!!! Well, I can report only a half pound loss for this week. I know I was good this week and excercised every day, sooo...I am not going to get discouraged. I will keep doing what I have been doing...and see what happens next week.

The weather here is great today, except for the monster winds. I hope to get out after work and go for a walk. If not, I think I'll do Miss Annoying (Tracy Austin) workout tape.

I went to Goody's yesterday. I don't know if you guys have these stores. Kind of like a Kohl's or Gordman's. Anyways....I saw some really cute swimsuits. I eyed up some of the tankini's and am hoping that come May I can slip one of those on and look good! Not just "oh, she looks fine in that suit" BUT "WOW! Look at the BABE in the suit over there!!! Wonder if she's with someone?" THAT Kind of good. To which I'll have to reply that I already have a sweetie pie of my own. BUT.... Okay, break the day dreaming...

Well, I hope you all are having a GREAT day!!!! Hope to hear from you soon.

Boating
Oh, by the way, Canoes, I agree with Angel...what a sweet husband to give you a little space to do your thing. Quilting is vitually impossible to do with food in your hands, so I am sure it is good for a healthy mind and body!

Happy Thursday
 

Hi Everyone- The potato dinner went o.k.--kind of felt like we were having a party and nobody came for awhile! We had 57 people counting the 8 helpers--made a profit of $6.00--yes that's 6 bucks! Oh well--- Carly, I know I said fundraiser but I really didn't mean that exactly---what we try to do is provide dinner before Lent service at an economical price--$4--$12 max. per family--if we would have gotten the 80 people we realistically had hoped for we would have netted $76. It is mostly a way to help people get their families to church for Lent services--so glad the BFL is working for you and your husband---it is nice to have your spouse work with you isn't it? I am very fortunate in that regard, we do alot of training together.
Canoes why don't you try to treat yourself with something healthy after a bad day for awhile and see how that works--I know after I stay off the junk for awhile my body doesn't crave it as much. Angel-eyes I live your attitude opn re-focusing- Boating, that one-half pound loss just makes you look that much HOTTER!!!!
Love you guys--off to my Christian Thread then to my son"s softball game---no exercise today for me.

feeling blue......
 

Hello Ladies, and EZ$. Well, not a good weighin. Tommorow,(my regular weighin) was not a good day for my meeting due to activities for the boys so I took the bull by the horns and rather miss a meeting went today. BIG MISTAKE!! I am so upset I could cry for the frustration. This is my 8 th weighin and I've only lost 8 lbs. I thought for sure a loss was going to happen. And other than a few little slips early on a couple of weeks,( but I've had the points to cover them.....) I have stayed true to my pts and really doing well. I think better, and I know I eat better.....so whats the problem then? I am very very discouraged!! I want this to work!!! and I'm so frustrated!!!! (#*??%&$#@!) Not that , that will help....but I feel angry with myself even though I'm following plan, and like I've said before....walking the walk and talking the talk. Any ideas? suggestions? pull-eaze!!

The sun will come out...tomorrow
 

Okay Gals and Guy!!! Where are you hiding? Come out, come out, wherever you are!!! I was looking forward to reading some stuff since yesterday was weigh-in, and....not much happened! Now...I know that these are tough times....and it's easy to give up. But....I NEED YOU ALL SOOOO MUCH....DON"T LEAVE ME!!!!

Angel. I don't know anything about weight watchers. I don't know anything about counting points. What I do know is that I have lost two pant sizes since Jan. 1. From size 18 to size 14 and I haven't counted anything, or weighed anything (except my butt!) I honestly think that the best weapon I have used is asking myself "Am I really hungry, or just eating? Is eating this (Brownie) worth the frustration of stepping on the scale and not seeing what I want?" Another trick is...before I sit down and start eating I mentally picture myself thinner (or some skinny chick like Cindy Crawford) and try to imagine what a skinny person eats. I kinda talk to myself and say "would a skinny person eat the left over macaroni off three 1/2 year old's plate?" Of course not! And don't give yourself the "kids are starving in Ethiopia trip...so I shouldn't throw away two spoonsful of food".
Another thing I used to do when I lost the first 50 lbs 2 years ago... I would sometimes eat something because I had "saved calories" (kinda like banking your points) by watching a certain meal. Let's say that I ate a really light lunch and ate good for dinner...so I'd tell myself that I deserved that Hot Fudge Brownie Delight, "and what the heck...I ate really sensible today!" That's great....if you aren't expecting dramatic results. Dramatic results require drastic measures! Drastic measures means keeping to your points, but not necessarily using all of them if you don't need to.
You're walking the walk and talking the talk... It sounds like you are doing what your plan says to do. Another idea is adding a few extra minutes to your excercise, maybe not every day, but to one or two workouts a week. Your body may have a harder time burning fat and the extra couple minutes adds up to another couple hours a month! I know that you are a positive thinker...I have read it the past couple of weeks...so I know that you are going to get past the 8 pound mark!!!
I hope I am being helpful and not sounding like some know-it-all ***** who thinks because she lost a few pounds she is the dieting guru of the universe!!! I have a long way to go, yet. And I have come from where you are at now...so I know YOU CAN DO IT, TOO!!! You will lose that weight..,you will have more energy to play with your boys, you will go out and buy smaller clothes ....YOU WILL be a goddess among women on that beach!!!

YOU WILL!!! I have faith in all of us!!!
Boatingmommy
Everyone, PLEASE write soon!;)

My Good Weigh in !
 

Well as many of you already know I was feeling really down last week with no weightloss. But I decided to pick myself up the next day and keep going. I felt frustrated but I knew DEEP down inside that I would NOT quit! Quitting is the worse feeling I could have! Well anyway my weigh in is today and I sneaked on the scale lastnight just hoping to have lost at least 1 lb. Well I lost 4 lbs this week! I'm on my way. I know my body had to budge. All I can say to anyone else who went through a no weight loss week is this" It's totally normal to feel upset because after a good week you didnt lose a pound, But dont let that make you quit"




Starting weight :
2/01/02 : 194 lbs
3/16/02 : 176 lbs I want to lose 35-40 more pounds

Gen

Happy Monday!
 

Hello everyone! How are you? I am doing good. Had a decent weekend....didn't over-do-it! I am very proud of myself. I am looking forward to the end of the week...Next week is vacation. Hooray! :)

I bought some clothes for vacation this weekend...I was really dreading it. It wasn't so bad. I am down a size and I felt really good about myself. I don't feel so uncomfortable wearing some of the things I have before....this has been good for me, and I thank everyone for their encouragement as well as sharing their own battles to keep us moving on the right track!

Next week is Easter...and I am looking forward to the next challenge already! One at a time though...lets get this one over first.

The weather here is nutty...warm, cold, rain, sunny, snow...we have it all. I can't wait for it to get straightened out so I can get outside more and walk. I am staying after work everyday this week for meetings...I am thinking of bringing my videos along to do afterwards. I would be more prone to doing them then. Once I get home- forget it!

Well better be moving along...time to get to work. I am looking forward to hearing from all of you! Keep up the good work everyone...we are winning the battle of the bulge!

Trace:cool:

Weigh In Updates for Everyone???
 

I havent heard from Gracenote in a while. I looked back at her last post and she was having computer problems. I havent seen the weekly Weigh In for everyone in the Spring Challenge ,now I guess I know why. If anyone feels comfortable with PM me their last weigh loss ,no loss or gain . Please PM it to me so I can post it for this time , until Grace comes back. I miss her Motivational Posts!!!! :( I will just check last week's weigh in losses and add what pounds anyone has lost from there. If this sounds like a bad idea please let me know! I will try to PM grace ,hopefully she could get to read my PM


ttyl, Gen

Just a little Hello!!!
 

Howdy partners!!! Hope you all are doing well. Trace, Glad to hear from you. Vacation, Huh? Going anywhere good? Or are you staying at home and just enjoying NOT being at work? And you bought clothes!!! That is exciting! And a size smaller no less...a testimony to your hard work. Good for you!

I got over one hurdle...St. Patrick's Day celebration. Didn't eat too much, but definitly could have drank less. I payed for it on Sunday. Green beer goes in and comes out...green. UCKY! I am kinda trying to prepare myself for the Easter festivities. My mother and father in law always get a honey baked ham...delicious:T We aren't buying the kiddo much candy for her basket this year. She really doesn't like much of it...and then it sits around and sweetie pie and I eat it. Soo...I hope to keep it under control.

Gennel, way to go with the loss. I'd knew it'd have to come off sometime...you've really been pushing hard!! Swimsuit is looking more attainable all the time.

Gary, haven't heard from you in a couple. How much driving did you do this weekend? And, how is that workout room? Did you get everything put together?

Okay...it's everyone else's turn to smack me...I really am stuck...the scale hasn't budged in two weeks...but I haven't given up. I will admit to being in a huge blue funk.:( :?: :( But I really did want to make that spring challenge a reality. There are a couple of days left...we'll see what happens.

Boating

Hi everyone, :wave:

Haven't posted in a bit again. Worked 3, 12 hour shifts this weekend and didn't even have the computer on. Walked home from work though on 2 of those nights and it is a mile home. Doesn't sound like much but better than sitting in the car on the way home. I find the walk just clears my head and let me wind down before I get home.

Lost 3 lbs this week. Can't believe it but feeling great.

Sounds like everyone is doing well too.

Keep up the good work everyone!!!! Spring is coming strap on those sneakers and get walking.

Canoes :smug:

Roll Call! Where are you guys!??
 

Ok ladies,
Why arent the people posting here?? :( The last weigh in chart I seen was 3/4/02 . Where is everyone. I hope you guys are still around. Is the Spring Challenge over 3/25 or 26 ? Come on ladies we still have like another week to lose 1-2 lbs WE CAN DO THISSSSS! My weigh in is in four days. I promised myself not to be so upset with myself it shows no weightloss. Does anyone know Gracie's email address? I know she was having problems trying to get into 3fcwebsite but I wonder if she's still able to check her emails... Since the spring challenge ends on the 25 or 26th I will weigh myself on that date and give my lbs lost if any!

Hope those that are feeling blue get back on track, no matter how hopeless you may think it is. Its worse to quit for a few weeks or permanently.
I miss everybody!

Gen

Out of Town for awhile
 

Hello everyone! Sorry I've been neglegent in posting recently. I do check in on a frequent basis, but am usually in a rush so I just scan the postings. Work has been very VERY busy and has me pretty stressed :( But that's ok because I have the next week off and am going to our cabin in northern Wisconsin. It's on a small lake and no one will be around this time of year..no tv no phone (well cell phone, but only family has the number) no neighbors just peace. I'm SO ready for this! :D I'll check back in in a week or so (no computer)

hmm....are next weigh in?
 

Hi and good morning.

Gennel..... I'm not sure when our challenge is over, or when our final weigh in is supposed to be. I used to have Grace's email, but that was before she moved. I also hope she is still on plan and is okay.

Canoes......Good for you, another 3 lbs lost forever!! Yeahh, way to go!!

Return2tra......Wow....shopping for new clothes, sounds like you had a great time. So nice to be able to fit into new ones in a slimmer size. Keep up the great job....that bikini is getting closer and closer!!

Wisconsin Woman......Enjoy your holidays....a little r and r will let you rejuevinate yourself and come back like a new person. Bring a good book and get lost in it.


I have been picking myself up and trying to get up over last weeks hurdle of yet another bad weighin. Yuck...and now I have TOM again, after only 2 weeks.I have been popping in here reading the posts but confess, have not been posting so much....(tsk tsk, naughty angeleyes...lol) Hope everyone is doing well, not much going on here....but am trying to follow my pts and go for a nice half hour morning walk each day. I'm hoping the walks help for a bit of a loss, if not.....at least I'm enjoying them! take care

Weighing In
 

Well, I feel like I have been abandoned...not much posting going on around here.:(

I weighed this morning...the scale said 173...that's one more pound. Not too dramatic...but not too shabby either. This was to be our last couple of days for spring challenge. I missed my goal by one pound...but at least I lost the other seven. So, I guess I am overall okay with the results.

I will check back after work and see if anyone else is still out there. I miss all of you who haven't posted....hope you write soon!

Boating

I'm here....I'm here!!
 

Hi Boatingmommy. Please don't feel abandoned....I'm here thru thick and thin,... lol . I am here and am trying to shed some weight although its tough, TOM here again and after only 2 weeks. Geez....when will I ever get a break? All I'm trying to do it seems lately is try to lose the couple I recently gained...you know the +1,-2, +1.8, -1.....get the idea? I'm not trying to get too down, but at times its very frustrating. And at times, I'm taking it day by day, but its all I can do is to eat my pts and journal. My body must be rebelling to get past this plateau level. BUT I"M WORTH IT!!! Way to go on losing another pound.....GREAT JOB!!!

Hello!
 

Hi there! I am not giving up! I have lost a total of 4lbs! Yee-haw! I am very excited and looking forward to losing some more....however: Next week is vacation~EEK! I will try to be good! At least I know I will be getting a lot of exercise!

I will not give up on us Boating...I don't know where everyone else is...I hope they return soon.

I went to the doctor this morning to have some blood tests done...I really hate going to the doctor. I am a nervous wreck everytime I go. I hope everything turns out alright. Luckily my best friend works there...so at least she will call and get results tomorrow before I leave. That way I will not be worried all through vacation.

Are we finished with our challenge...are we ready to have a MayDay Challenge????????

Boy I am a chatter box today! Take care and post soon.

We will be the babes of the beach! Keep up all your good work!

Trace

Spring Goal 3/25 ??? Im lost! lol
 

I went back to the earlier posts all the way to 2/28 Gracie was still asking for ladies to PM her their Spring Goals because she only had mine andhers . And I checked my personal calendar and I had written on it (spring challenge 3/25 ) It's over? I got to my goal which was 7 lbs .So I better not be a spoiled brat lol . I wish Gracie was back already! I'm going for a 9lb goal by April 19. Well I sure hope that my 6 hrs of fast walking per week and the two Tae Bo exercises that I started twice a week will help! lol


Keep it up!
Gen

Well, it Worked!!!!!
 

Well, I hope this works! I've been trying to post for weeks!!!!

I miss you guys SO MUCH! It's next to impossible to try to lose weight with no support!!!!! I really need you guys. I haven't gone jogging and I haven't been eating well either. I really hope I can start posting again regularly... This website was giving me so many problems about logging in and such.... Thanks Gennel and Angel for your kind thoughts! I hope to be up and running by the beginning of next week. My TOM is visiting right now, and I'm just not in the moooood. But boy has my self esteem been low since I've been off plan. It's amazing how great I feel when I know I'm doing something good for my body!!!!! I really miss that feeling. I miss looking on the scale seeing a LOSS for a change! Well, I'm so ready to get back on track...

I noticed that you guys haven't really been posting that much either... WELL... get those fingers moving! We need to keep this thread going! I'm thinking of starting a Beach Bound Bikini Babes #3 because this one is getting quite long.. 8 pages!! Wow, I think that's great.

Well, I love you guys! Have a great day and hope to hear from you all!!

God Bless,
Gracie

Amazing Grace...how sweet you are!!!
 

Grace...so glad to see your little name on my messages!!! We have got to get back to MOTIVATION TIME!!! I bought a new video today. It's Minna Lessig's Fat Eliminator tape. I thought I'd give it a try since I am addicted to the Emergency Workout tape. I just like the fact that she's not sooo complicated with her movements that you have to be a choreographer to get the moves. I'll let you guys know what I think after I have done it a couple of times.

I also had to buy some new black pants today. Unfortunatly, they're for the funeral of my sister-in-laws grandmother. Very sad,...but she was 89 and had lived a very exciting and fulfulling life. Back to the pants....size 14!!!:smug: Tickled me to death to have them on. I have been wearing my size 18s, but my husband said they looked like clown pants cause they were so baggy...so I bought new ones!!! You guys know what else I did. I pulled out a pair of the size 22 and put them on. WOW!!! Did that make me proud of myself. Now I am staring down the road at that last 23 pounds!!!HELP!!!HELP!!!:^: Then there's the maintenance!!! You all give me so much strength...hope you know that.

You know I read back over the posts lately...and it seems like we have been bummed out a little lately...but I notice there are some really good weight losses going on...and even when there isn't a loss, it seems like everyone knows that they have to dig in and keep trying. We are REALLY doing well. Our thoughts about food and our bodies are changing and that's sooo important.

Spring is coming....and just that thought alone is cheering me up! A mayday challenge or a Mother's Day Challenge might work. I'd be happy to keep the chart this time if anyone wants to give it a go.

Well, Suzie Chatterbox has got to go. Happy Friday everyone!!!
Boating

walking on air!!!
 

Wow...Boatingmommy.....slow down a bit.....YOU ARE PUMPED!! I'm hoping its going to rub off on me!! You must be so proud, from a size 22....to size 18.....to a size 14. WAY TO GO. I'm sorry to hear about your sil's grandmother, but on the other hand....its true, she did have a good long life. We can all hope to live as long as she did. I'd be interested to know how that video is. I've never heard of her. But hey? if it works right?

Gracenote....Hey Gracie? Glad to have you back!! I missed you and after awhile we were all starting to get worried. Thanks for the pm, by the way.

Well, I'm as ready for my next weigh in as I'll ever be. I've been pretty legal, and honest with my points, journalling everyday, and actually enjoying my food more. Tommorow's the day, ....gain or loss, I'll be right here. I really enjoy our group of cyber friends here. Thanks to all of my beach buddy bikini's!!!

Boating Mommy, I love the idea of a May Day Challenge! BTW I'm so glad you want to do the chart because I don't know when the computer might act up again! I'm really sorry about not being able to finish what I started last time! I feel like such a dork :(

Anyway, Talk to you all later!

((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))

Gracie

p.s. Let me tell you.. it's true what they say.. "you don't know what you've got until it's gone!" I missed you guys too much!

I'M BACK
 

Hello there you hot bikini babes! Been busy all week between church activities--MARCH MADNESS {which my wife just loves!! HA-HA} all three of the kids softball, tennis and track meets--and that dreadful 4 letter word, WORK!!
I have been keeping up on you guys even if I haven't posted. You are doing super!!! If you aren't reaching your goal as you wished just set a new one. As long as you continue to go forward [even if there are a few stalls along the way] you will be successful!!! It is a lifestyle change for the better-- no need to get upset or down if you fail to reach the weight limits by the date you set-- each and every one of us need to have realistic goals that work for us. Two steps forward-one step back is still progress!!! Getting too down on yourselves where you can't even take that one step is not what God intends for you-- you can all achieve something wonderful in your process even if it isn't your desired weight!! Remember--- eat for YOUR HEALTH!!! your loved ones need you!!! <>< Gary

Hi everyone, :wave:

Glad to hear you are back Grace!!!!

Lost 2 lbs this week myself, been walking alot more and actually enjoying it. Had a lot of snow here yesterday though so not as excited about getting out right now. Spring is coming and will strap on the running shoes.

I think a May challenge is in order. It will help me greatly.

Keep up the great work everyone we can lick (lol) this one step at a time!!!!!!!

Have a great week!
Canoes ;)

YES!!!...drum roll...I did it!!!
 

Hi everyone!!! Yes...you heard right...I finally did it!!! After 9 weeks of weight watchers...(and pondering my existance) I have finally lost 10 lbs....count'em....1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 and that last hard one for10!!!!

Gosh you know, my expectations were a little higher than that, but at todays meeting there was a client who has lost 97 lbs. When we were discussing her success; she started to relate that it has taken her over 2 years to do this incredible journey. And that rather than get frustrated (as we all do) as she was graphing her losses, she started to notice that she never really had any large amounts. It was always 1 lb, or a bit of a gain or 2 lbs max lost.

And actually, more important was the fact that usually she only lost 2 out of the 4 weeks in a month, sometimes 3 but NEVER EVERY WEEK. So rather than get discouraged...she felt at peace that her body knew what was best, and that slow and steady she would shed the pounds. Isn't that interesting? So here I am, listening to her and could identify EXACTLY TO WHAT SHE WAS SAYING!! I was discussing this very fact just before the meeting started with another client, who in the same time period has lost 16lbs.(her dh has lost 24 lbs) so you see..... WE ARE ALL UNIQUE AND AS INDIVIDUAL AS THE PROGRAM CAN BE!!! I am so glad to have heard her, and I know I will be frustrated from time to time....know that I can do this....and just have to get used to my body knowing what is right. (HA!!...A LIGHTBULB MOMENT, as Oprah would say)

Let's start a new thread soon! Like now!!!
 

Okay Beach Bounders...Time to start a new thread. Gonna try to start a new one in the support section....Under the title: Back to the Beach.

Look for it there.

Boating