Beach Bound Bikini Babes #2
 

Hmmm..
 

I hope you all found your way over here! Come on and post, even if it's a one liner. We want to get ourselves on the mailing list so we can be notified of updates.


Well ladies, I did pretty good yesterday (if I do say so myself)... I've started counting WW points again. I had 11 points left for dinner, and we had to eat out since we had no time, so I had a 6" Subway Club (no cheese, no mayo... 5 points) and for dessert 3/4 of a McDonald's (low-fat yogurt) cone (3 points!)... Actually, I had intended to eat the entire cone seeing as I still had a couple of points to go, but just when I was about to eat the cone (my favorite part) it FELL.. Argh. It was the best part of my day and I had to drop it!! Oh well, I drank half of my husband's Starbucks Frappuccino and that finished my night. I went the next 3 or 4 hours without eating because I wanted to sleep on an empty stomach. That way my body can't store the fat, but burns it up instead.

Anyway, now that I've bored you all to death... Has anyone been keeping up with the show "24"????? All I have to say is "WOAH..." The show is SO INTENSE!! It's called "24" because the entire series takes place in one day, from 12 Midnight to 12 Midnight, and there are 24 one-hour episodes. So, in other words, if you watch the show for thirty minutes, a half an hour has passed in the lives of the characters. It's too cool, I can't handle it.

If you're interested, go to www.victoriassecret.com and take a look at the swim suits and pick your favorites. It's a great motivator for me. I'm liking the colorful tankinis.. I want to show my belly button, dammit. I will be Belly Button Babe!!! :s: There are also some very cute dresses on the site. (Who knew Victoria wears more than just underwear??)

Alright, enough babbling. Have a great day!!]

~Gracie

I want to wear a belly button bikini!!
 

Hi Gracenote. I'm following your lead....do you really think its possible?...to dare to wear.....a....b-b-ikini?? I do so want to believe its possible. My only concern is life-after the kids thing. Lets just say....I'm a little hanging loose.(if you know what I mean...LOL) But I am also on ww's, and finding it very easy to follow. I have no idea why I didn't try it before, but since my move to the states - I'm making the time and effort. My leader told us about a product....(not so new, but first time she tried it) and its the "oscar myer" already cooked bacon. A little pricie but hey....3 pc of bacon for only 2 pts. Mind you the slices are very thin, but its 100% bacon and tastes GREAT!!! It microwaves for 20 sec and with a egg beaters makes for a delisciuos meal. Hope all is well with you.....British Columbia ...eh? well you sure picked a nice spot to live with your new hubby. How was your first "married valentines"?...Good to see your post. tc

Angel-eyes!!!!!!!
 

Hey buddy!! I miss ya.. and OF COURSE I think it's possible to wear a bikini!! (Say it Angel, BIKINI... It rolls off your tongue so nicely...) I've seen some nasty women wearing bikinis and I think that if I get to my goal weight by eating right, exercising, and weight training... gosh darnit... and maybe with a little tanning to hide the stretch marks, I could wear a bikini if I wanted to. Only thing I'm concerned about... dh said that I wouldn't look great in a bikini because I have a big chest. So I'm leaning towards a tankini... Plus they're a bit more modest, but not as modest as wearing a one piece (which I've worn all my life, and I'm tired of). I also wanted a naval ring but dh thinks they're gross. Wouldn't want him to think my tummy's gross!

So Angel are you gonna jump on the Beach Bound Bikini Babes Bandwagon??? I'm sure the girls here would just love you, as I do! :) :) :)

Take care,
Gracie ;)

Hey gals!
 

Doing well...hope you are too! I am actually going to walk tonight! I am actually wanting to go! I am ready to do it! I am going to strap on my new sweats...and hoof it down the road!

Hope everyone is doing well! Talk with ya on Thursday!

Trace

;) Hello Ladies! Hope you are all having a great day!
Grace, thanks for finally making an executive decision and moving us. Glad to read your chatter! My husband, bless his little heart, is such a pervert! He loves that belly button ring...big boobs in bikinis type stuff. I would love to say that I'll get to that point one day body wise, but age wise I think I'll have to pass. He is already talking about the lingeree that I have stored away.

Well, I will check back later...phone call.

Boating

I.I...I'm Baaack!!Hey, no fair...no one posted in between my last chat! Oh well, I'm feeling talkative....poor you guys.
I take it that Angel and Grace already know each other. Nice to meet you Angel.:wave:
Trace, way to be committed to that excercise! I finally went back to aerobics tonight after five days of being horribly full of snot and goo. (Sounds attractive, huh?) Felt good to get moving again. I am so addicted to that Emergency Workout! I even had three year old doing it with me. She's got the moves like her mama! Boogie queen! Tee Hee!!!
Went to a conference today where they actually served an optional vegetarian platter, which consisted of fresh veggies, low-fat chips, and pickles. Pretty good stuff! My hubby has made a half-a--ed committment to losing a little middle too so cooking at home has become a little easier, too. Now, if the pounds would just cooperate and melt off like they are supposed to, it would be soooo easy!
Hey, there are some other good swimsuit sites. Swimshop swimwear has some different suits in all shapes and sizes. I'll have to check out the Victoria's Secret.
Well, chickie's...three year old calls! Have a great night! Bunny, if you read this you have to write....I miss you!!!
Wisconsin, hope you have a safe trip!

Boatingmommy

And the Scale says.....(imagine drumroll) 179.0 pounds. That is 2.5 pounds gone since the 7th of February. I'll take it...and more as soon as possible!
Just thought I'd weigh in. Gotta go to work!

Boating

EXCELLENT!!!
 

Good for you Boatingmommy!!!.......yahoo!!! GOTTA LOVE THOSE DRUMROLLS!!!

I'm having a great day too, don't think I'll step on those dreaded scales yet. I have my weighin on Sat morning, and I'd hate to jinx anything. Not that I'm superstitous, but if I'm up; I'll be more likely to go off of plan and say "whats the use" I feel like I'm down though....so keep your fingers crossed.

It's Weigh In Thursday!
 

WOOHOO BOATING MOMMY!!!! 2.5 pounds is awesome!!

As for me, I have 2 good excuses for not losing any weight this week: The first is due to that nasty time of month that has just begun today (I normally gain anywhere from 3 to 6 pounds), and the second reason is that I lifted weights earlier this week. I'm hoping that next week will be a little different!

So, Angel eyes, I've been creating a chart for weekly weight losses on Fridays.. Would you like me to write what you lost last Saturday??

To the rest of you, Can't wait to hear about your losses!!!!

:D

~Gracie

Swim suit site
 

Well I was surfing looking for a decent 2 piece that I could wear by late July. After looking and looking.looking I found one! It shows a Lime green picture but it comes in black as well! ITs not cheap either, actually the top I think is about $49 and the bottom $29 ? But IM WORTH IT and hubby willpay for it! lol Below is the link to the picture of a Bikini I'l be willing to wear. When Iwas down to my goal weight I was 36 C so I think this will look ok. I'm a hispanic lady with booty and hips so I never liked a 2 piece. But I know I deserve it! lol Anyway today I went for my hour brisk walk...while pushing a stroller with my 5 yr old in it! Because she threw up this morning, no fever or other symptoms I decided that fresh air was ok for her.. I had no idea that pushing a stroller and walking briskly was SO HARD lol. But I did it , with every step I said to myself ME! ME! ME! . Because I am doing this for ME, and ME got me this big and only ME can lose it! When we got home my 5 yr old says " Mommy your pants are all wet!" I have a hard time of sweating alot,I drink my 8 glasses of water a day too. I had dark brown denim capri's on, whenI looked in the mirror I was all wet. I know GROSS lol but I bet I burned more calories pushing that stroller today ! Also my little girl weighs about 40 lbs
That is the amount of weight I have left to lose!
Well I'll stick to weighing my self toSundays. I have 2 more days to walk and eat right. After just getting over my monthly curse I hope I am not bloated ! I dont feel I am so let's see what the scale says.
till then!
Gen

Hi all,

Sounds like everyone is having a great week.

Well I didn't think I had lost anything so was very, very happy
when I got on the scales this morning and was down1 1/2 lbs
this week. Will keep up the good work. Gives me motivation
to make it threw the week end. Is going to be very busy with
2 family birthday celebrations. Should do ok if I just plan ahead.


Hope everyone is as lucky as I was.

Catch up with you soon!!

Canoes:wave:

Gennel...All I can say is WWWOOOOWWWW!!!That is one heck of a swim suit! What a great visual motivator that is. Go for it! Are you thinking of the lime green or the black. If you are hispanic, you can probably pull of the lime with your skin color. I, on the other hand, am pasty white woman. I do get a tan in the summer being out on our boat every weekend, but I never get what you would call dark. My body just doesn't do it. I don't burn either...I just don't get that tan. You might consider it more of a conglomeration of freckles that eventually meet to create an illusion of tanness. :dizzy:

Well, I was hope to hear from a few more people today. I hope that some of our beloved group haven't given up. I do love the company so much!

Today was good...both eating and excercizing. Was on the road all day, but had a McDonald's salad shaker (whatever bozo decided putting a salad in a cup, instead of a container you can eat out of....needs to be shot!(please disregard statement if any of you are advertising executives who came up with the idea )).:devil: Had a Subway club sans the fat for dinner. Not to bad for fast food.

Well, the chair and tv are calling my name...Pleasant dreams to all!
Boating

Bunny... Where are you?????? :( The founder of our group!!!!!!

now thats an eye-full!!!
 

Wow....Gennell...thats a fantastic bikini!! I love it in the lime green, and maybe....one day,...(wishfull thinking) that I could wiggle into something like that. Does it come with instructions on how to get into it?...lol

Boatingmommy- Are those salad shakers at McDonalds good? I havent tried those yet since moving to NC. What I usually ordered in Canada, was a salad rollup. A foccacia tortilla wrap with lettuce,fresh veggies and cheese inside. Deliscious!!

Well today was just a glorious day.....lots of sunshine and absolutely beautiful outside. It was so nice to sit outside and read. Since moving to NC, I now have the opportunity of staying home with my children. Thats the plus side, is spending more time with them....the down side is that the fridge often calls my name all day. I can't get used to that.....so I've been really watching that, and if I need a snack I try to let it be a 0-1 pt snack or a piece of fruit. WW's is a really easy program to follow and hopefully I will do well on my weighin on Saturday. Last week was terrible as I went out for dinner Friday night. My points allowed me quite alot of leeway, but I think the sodium just did me in!! Hope everyone is having a great week so far....TGIF..YEAH!!

HELLOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bunny is back! Bunny has been on the blue wagon :( Bunny has been a bit bummed so when I get quiet everyone should know I am in a funk:( But I am slowly digging and clawing back up that upbeat hill to get with it again. I am still where I was when I started...I stopped counting points (I can do it without writing things down:?: what was I thinking) I stopped treadmilling :o another bright move..So listening to all of you makes me want to cry and smile at the same time:^: glad that you are doing so well, sad I am not right beside you:( But today is a new day right? So today is going to be a great one ..I am off from work yeah:) and I am going to lunch with a friend (have already planned on that yummy salad at Unos the Mandarian Chicken Salad yummyyyyy!) and I picked up a book last night at Books a million titled KISS Guide to Weight Loss which is a keep it simple series. It really looks interesting and maybe if I approach weight loss in a educational avenue I can get it in to my head the right way to do it. It has all sorts of things in it such as emotional eating, little quizzes to show you what your true eating style is etc etc. I will let you know what I think about it and you guys might want to check it out. I gotta get going but I will check back with all ...and guys thanks for not forgetting about me and letting me know you miss me as it means so much. Boating Mommy you are a doll :) bunny~

Just checking in to say I have found the new site. Took care of business yesterday, but I really blew my diet. Three meals on the road is a killer. I did ok for breakfast, poor for lunch, and 2 drinks and a full meal for dinner. Worse yet I was pretty much in the car all day, or in meetings, so I don't suppose I burned more than breakfast off. The up side is I have all week to make up for it, so maybe I won't have to post a gain next week. I have to get to work. Will check in tonight.
Gennel..AWESOME SUIT! What web site did you find it on?

Hey there gals...glad to hear everyone is doing well! I am really having a hard time...Thank God it is Friday.

Bunny, I must be in funk too... I glad you're snapping out of it! I will try again! Keep up that positive attitude!

I am sad to say I can not report a loss for this week. NO gain, either so that is a little bright shining point of light! I do well each morning, wake up with a positive attitude...then it slowly (sometimes rapidly) goes down hill! I can't snap out of it! :( I don't know if it everything that is around me, the weather, or I am just plain mental! Being here helps though...I enjoy reading everyones posts. :) Keep up the good work and keep up your great attitudes!

Love the swimsuit! That's so far away it isn't even possible in my dreams at the moment! Maybe in a year or two...but by then I will 35! EEK! Besides, my husband would kill me...I think I would have a little too much fun with that one!:devil:

Well ladies...will see you next week! Have another workshop to do this weekend. I get really tired of these! It's a wonderful opportunity and an honor...I am just really worn out! Only 3 more to go!

Take care!

Trace

How about a Spring Challenge?
 

Why are we in a funk???? Let's get back on track!!!

The only way we will succeed in this game is if we challenge ourselves!! Challenge yourself to exercise, to walk the extra mile, to drink more water, to stay at the bottom of your points range.. but start SLOW... Challenge yourself to be different.. the problem I had when I started is that I wasn't willing to make any sacrifices in order to lose weight - I didn't want it bad enough. But now, I am willing to make time to exercise and to change my eating habits. I am willing to go out and jog my big bootie in public, even though before I was much too embarrassed and ashamed of myself...

"If you always do what you always did,
You'll always get what you always got."

How true is that???

I was going to post the chart today, but it got a litle confusing with the big move and all.. So I have a proposition...

What do you all say we have a spring challenge? From now, till March 21 (which is the second day of spring) we can each have a set goal weight, and do our best to acheive that goal weight.. What do you all say about that? My goal is to be at 172 pounds (BTW - when I hit 175 I will be 50% to my goal!!). That's an 11 pound loss between now and then, but I think I can do it if I try hard, and especially if I have support from you gals!

So if you're up for it, go ahead and PM me the amount of weight you'd like to lose by March 21, and then I'll begin the new "Spring Challenge" chart next week..

Alrighty ladies, Glad to see you all posting again :)

Take care,
Gracie

Soooo Happy to hear from everyone!!!
 

OoHh! I am so happy to hear from everyone! I can't do this alone and you guys CAN'T bail out on me now!!!

Grace, I will accept your Mission Possible! Put me down for 8 pounds! That's 2 pounds per week. Sooo...I'm at 179...and that would mean the scale from **** has to say 171. (I hope this message doesn't self destruct!)

Bunny, you sexy thing...I was estatic to see your little signature!!! I agree with Trace, I get a little blue and don't know why. I have been looking at flower and bulb catalogues and trying to think SPRING! I swear that this posting everyday (and sometimes 2 times a day) is what is keeping me going. I know that there are people out there just like me, struggling like me, dreaming like me to be the person I KNOW I CAN BE. We are here for you...blue funk, or no blue funk! Through thick and thin....and doesn't thin sound nice? So write! I know it makes me feel better. Hope it is helping everyone else, too.

Angel, the salad shakers are fine, but like I said, they are hard to eat because they are in a cup. I must have at least some dressing on all of the lettuce and stuff. North Carolina sounds good right now. It is going to be 45 today, 68 tomorrow, and then the bottom drops out on Sunday and we are expecting some snow and cold weather next week! I hate cold weather!!! Especially when I am thinking summer! I know how hard it is to stay out of the fridge on the days I work at home. I have to periodically open the door, look inside, and then remind myself that I am just bored and walk away. Not always easy to do.

Canoes, planning will get you through. Good luck with the Bday celebrations and remember to have fun! A little piece of cake never killed anyone, it's the BIG piece that gets ya! Wisconsin, glad to hear your trip is over and you came back with a possitive attitude!

Everyone...Have a great weekend and be good to yourselves...mentally as well as physically!!!

I saw a quote on another website that someone told me about. It was from Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York. It said..."Free your mind and your bottom will follow". I thought that was a good thought!

Boating mommy (goddess in disguise!)

What kind of scale does everyone use?
 

I was wondering what kind of scale/brand /price ,does everyone use here? I bought the old fashioned kind that will only tell you pound by pound what you weigh. So If I lose 2.5 lbs it only says 2 lbs lost. I had a battery operated digital that I bought like 4 years ago. Well after sometime of being at my goal weight the scale collected much dust! I tried using it again but the numbers didnt stop running,new batteries didnt work either. It cost me around $40 at the time! My only fear is that I buy a new digital scale that it will give me a different weight ! I dont know why but ALWAYS weigh more at the doctors office? Please let me know what kind of scale you guys use!
Oh about the swimsuit! I'm a white ,white hispanic.I do manage to get a tan but only after SEVERAL attempts lol The lime green makes me look yellowish so Iwill go for the black two piece instead. With my luck they wont carry this style once I get to my goal lol. So I probably have to order it within a month!

I weigh in on sunday wish me luck!
Gen

My weightloss this Week!!!
 

I was having nightmares because tomorrow is my official once a week weigh in. IVe added 30 min to my brisk walk 5 days a week.So now Ive been walking 1 hour a day since the beginning of this week. Well I felt good this week , I was thinking maybe with my monthly curse this week Iwas sure to have no weightloss. But I got on the scale this morning and I lost 3 pounds this week!
I have 38 more to go!I started Feb 1st ,2002 .I freaked but my starting weight was 194,now I'm at 183.This is my first time posting my weight I feel naked! lol




Feb 1st 194 lbs /Feb 23 183 lbs/
March 25 Goal 175 !

Gen:D :angel: :angel: :angel:

WOW.....EXCELLENT WEIGHT LOSS!!!
 

Hi Ladies.....yes, all you bikini beach bound babes!!!
Gennel....WTG!!, 3 lbs lost. You go girl!!

Since Thursday we've had my neice and boyfriend visit us, so I was very determined not to let "extra temptation" by the way of hostess wine, dinner out and extra "guest munching" get in my weight...(sorry, lol...way) of losing the 2.2lb I gained last week. I even excused myself and attended my regular meeting/weighin!!! I thought....why should I miss MY meeting, just because of visitors....this is a major breakthrough for me; with putting MYSELF first and making the time for ME!!! And to boot.....I lost the 2.2lbs!!! EVEN BETTER!!
YAHOO FOR ME!!! I really enjoyed her visit, but she's a high maintenance girl...(love her dearly, but...lol) I wish I could make this part of my weight loss, but the last week I was up the same 2.2 lbs....so I guess now I'm back on even ground.

Gracenote.....I accept your challenge to be svelte by spring and pledge to lose 8 lbs by March 21st. I look forward to that day when ol' angeleyes will be a slimmin' and stylin' sexy 207 lbs. (ouch...that hurts a little to say that number....lol) And soon....hopefully, "ONE-DERLAND" again. I can't wait to join you!!

Adding 1 more pound for my March 25 Goal!
 

I think I can do the 8lbs to lose by march 25. I PM Grace and told her I wanted a 7 lb goal. But I think I can do 8 lbs weightloss by then! I cant wait! I have a parent /teacher meeting onMarch 26. I should be a total 19 lbs loss by then! I bought myself some little heart stickers and each one represents 2lbs lost. So every 2lbs i lose I add 1 sticker to my food journal cover!
well ttyl ladies and Keep up the Great work!!!

Gen

Howdy girls how is everyone today? I hope all is well ...I have some stressing going on at the moment in my life but for the first time instead of turning to food like I usually do I am staying busy with this and that and just piddling around to keep moving. Sounds like 8lbs is a good goal for me too..thats a respectable 2lbs a week so Lets go for it girls. Angel eyes good for you to put yourself first and take care of your needs...see we can take care of ourselves and others too...balance in life is the key to it all I truely believe that. Talk to you guys later..have a great evening :smug: bunny~

:cry: :cry: Boo Hoo, the weekend is over! I don't know about where the rest of you are at, but it was gorgeous here for February. We had another couple over for lunch. Burgers, pasta salad, and veggies. They are dieting too, so that made it easy! Then we packed up the three year old and drove to the lake that we usually boat and camp on and just played at the playground and sat around a campfire for the afternoon. I have spring fever BAD!!! And now the weather is supposed to drop to like 26 degrees for the next couple of days!:(

Did good with the diet for most of the weekend. Just a few small cheats, but overall really did well. I have been trying to work past the weekend beer binging. It's not that we are lusches, but usually on the weekends we get together with family and friends, drink a few beers and hang out. I didn't drink but one beer this weekend. That was a major accomplishment for me. I did have a few vodka and grapefruit, but two of them is enough to pickle my stomach...so much better than a 6 pack of beer. Hope you all stuck to your guns, too!

Gennel, I have a digital scale that I just got. It weighs me very close to what my doctor's office scale says. Way to go with the 3 lbs. loss!

Bunny, glad to hear that you are dealing with your stress in ways that don't include food! Good for you!!!

I am needing to get in the other room and aerobicize soon, before I find the chair calling me. Talk to you all later!

Boatingmommy

Hello BBBBs! I'm a new member to the site and have been lurking for about a week now. I just love your thread -- you all sound so positive!

I've been trying to get motivated since the New Year, but doing it alone and all I seem to accomplish are little 5 pound yo-yo's. I'm at my all-time heaviest weight now and have been feeling very discouraged. But you guys put this idea of wearing a bikini again in my head and something clicked. I realize it's going to take longer than the 2 months I have before the beach season starts here in Florida, but if I can get into any swimsuit at all it will be more than I had hoped for. And, with your help, who knows what I could accomplish by NEXT summer?

Anyhoo... this is my Day 1. I'm cleaning the junk food out of the fridge and buying a new pair of walking shoes. THANK YOU for being here!
***Sher

Welcome, Sher!!! Way to go removing the temptation of the fridge! It sounds like you are taking some steps in the right direction. And you couldn't have picked a better bunch of babes to join in with. We are SUPERWOMEN!!! And we are all giving this dieting thing our best shot.

I know that we are all working toward the goal of looking good for the beach, or vacation, or WHATEVER. I think that we all know that we have to make our short term goals a priority, and that will lead us to the overall rewards. So...even though the longterm goal is that great swimsuit...Sher, pick your little battles first, and the war will eventually be won!

Okay, I'm gonna puke!!! Where did all of this positive attitude come from today? Oh well, I'm not gonna fight it...just gonna roll with it.

Boating :cool:

Welcome Sher!!!!!
 

:wave:

Okay this is my third try. It better work. I just wrote you girls the most motivating speech ever but it was deleted - twice!!!!!! ARGH!!!!! Let's see if I have enough energy to duplicate it....

I have a proposition to make every monday "Motivational Monday." Everyone bring in your motivation and share it with others!! Here's my two cents:

Think about yourself in the present time. Think about your goals, both short term and long term. Think about where you want to be in four weeks, six months, a year...

Realize that, from here, there are two paths to take.

Imagine yourself quitting this race. Imagine yourself giving up. You don't have to exercise anymore. You have more time to do whatever you want. You don't have to worry about food because you can eat whatever you want. You don't beat yourself up for anything. You just let yourself be.

It's a lot easier giving up.

You continue with your old habits. Your appetite increases and you continue to crave and depend on food for comfort. Your self-esteem shrinks while your body grows. You don't realize that you've gained 5, 15, 30 pounds.

Months have passed. Summertime comes and you are forced to go shopping because your old clothes are much too small. You blame it on the dryer like you always do and completely deny your weight gain. You're no longer fitting in the size you normally wore, so you up the size a bit. You spend hours in the store. Nothing fits right. Nothing looks good. You're sweating from trying on so many clothes. You're depressed and angry and leave the mall only to go home and cry. Oh well. There's always food, right?

Sad, isn't it?

The second path is much harder, but far more rewarding.

Imagine recommitting yourself daily. Imagine researching and educating yourself about your health and body. You begin to feed your body with healthier fuel. You choose a banana instead of cake, spicy tomato sauce instead of alfredo, grilled chicken salad instead of a burger and fries. You replenish your body with water. You walk everyday and challenge yourself to work a little harder each time. Pretty soon you're speed-walking, even jogging a little. The more you jog, the fitter and lighter you get. The fitter and lighter you are, the faster you are able to jog. And the pounds keep coming off as you jog faster and faster.

You lose one or two pounds each week. Some weeks the scale doesn't even move, but you know that you've been faithful and trust that the numbers will show your success sooner of later. The digits on the scale keep changing. Soon, you're no longer in the 280's but the 270's, no longer in the 200's but the 100's.

Your jawline is becoming more defined. Your neck is becoming smaller. You have clavicles! Your curves are slowly taking shape. The compliments start pouring in and you feel better than ever! You walk past a mirror without recognizing the newer, thinner you. The sex is better! You begin discovering muscles and bones that you never knew existed! Your clothes are becoming loose, the rest of you is glowing. Your hair, nails, and skin are responding to the healthy changes you've made. You're buying sexier, younger-looking clothes with bright colors and less material. You have to remind yourself daily that you're thinner now, and that you can do the things that you were restricted from doing before. You feel just FABULOUS. You are more confident, you are happier, and more successful because you had the strength to do it!

Imagine it. Taste it. Which path do you want to take??


I know I could have written for hours, please read this and think about it ladies. I know we all have it in us to do it! Make it your priority over the rest of your duties. Be selfish ladies.

Well, have a great Monday!!!

~Gracie

Oh... P.S. I hope this doesn't make Boating Mommy puke again!!!!

Gracie you really made me cry with this one!
 

Hi Gracie,
I read the giving up part and of course seen myself there many times.I have also seen myself thin in the mirror and could not beleive it was me. Sexier clothes ? You are so right! Sex is better " That is a proven fact! Speaking from personal experience! " lol I deserve this bikini , Ireally do! I deserve to live longer and healthier for the rest of my life. I'm taking pics once a month in the same outfit until it falls off! lol Right now I'm so happy Imdoing this for #1 ME. All of my denim shorts are too lose on me. Ive lost about 3 inches off my waist and at least 2 inches from my hips so far. And its only been 25 days since I started!
Gracie I cant wait to hear your goal has been met and pics!
I love this place!
Gen

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I'd pay to hear that speech......
 

Hi Gracenote. WOW....WOW.....WOW..... Well if thats not an eye-opener!! That was such a great post!!! After reading it, I no longer desired that snack-y urge. Most times when I feel a little tempted, I'll pop in here to see the latest post. And let me tell you.....yours was just what I needed to read. I WANT CLAVICLES!!! I WANT TO SUCCEED!!! One of my main problems that I've identified is the snacking due to boredom, snacking when walking thru the kitchen, unplanned snacking.....BASICALLY SNACKING IN GENERAL!

The one good thing that I am doing with ww's , is if I eat it....I write it!! My journal is my saving grace. All the snacking can be legit if I keep them to a zero -2 pts. When I plan my day, I list my snacks so I look forward to them. But sometimes....(not often) I change my journal, and really go a little crazy with the snacks. I can honestly say though....I haven't EVER gone over my pts!! And I give into my urges to satisfy a craving....ALL WITHIN REASON!!

Hope you all are inspired as I was reading this one....thankyou Gracenote.

Wow are we enlightened today or what????? Not too bad for a Monday...and the most part of my day really sucked..but I got on the thread when I got home from work and read and WOW I was so inspired that I changed my clothes grabbed the dog clipped the leash on and took off for the park. :lol: Now mind you I live like 5 houses away and they put in a walking trail (paved and along the river what a quaint nice spot!) in 1999 and I have only been walking there maybe 10 times. Its a perfect grade it was a perfect nice and comfy 60 degrees outside and I went 3 times around (it is marked 1350 feet each time around so ...I am thinking I did about a mile right:?: ) and I am so happy I actually moved off my duff instead of saying its getting dark...too late to go now...I had a bad day...I will just sit and have something yummy to eat...Or better yet lay down for awhile. Thanks for being there guys and welcome New Bikini Babe :lol: Life can be so good:smug: bunny~

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No one posted yesterday...:(

Well, I'm glad my little speech motivated you girls. Keep it up! Tomorrow's WI!!

I hope to read some more posts today! I'm so lost without you guys!!

~Gracie

Hey gals. Grace, I couldn't get on the web yesterday because of server difficulties.

How is everyone doing? I have been doing fine, except I finally had to go to the Doc for this rotten cold/turned sinus infection. I got some good drugs and I hope they kick in soon!!! My head feels ten pounds too heavy! It had best not weigh 10 pounds extra tomorrow!!!

I need some chatter ladies! The recent snowstorm we got here has me totally in the dumps. So far I have not turned to the fridge for solace....but occationally I can hear it calling to me.:(
I was very jealous to read Bunny and Gennel's posts about the warm weather! 60 degrees sounds like heaven right now. We are at about 22 degrees with a wind chill of 9! I HATE WINTER!! You know the worst part about winter is you can put on those big baggy sweatpants, you know the ones, that keep you snuggly and warm and hide the extra rolls. Not very thin thinking clothes. I have been wearing my jeans just to remind me not to get too comforatable. Oh, by the way, these jeans haven't been worn by me for two years!!!
:smug: :smug:
Well, I have got to go on some visits for work! I too hope to hear from more of you today!!
Boating

Thank you for all your very warm welcomes! My ISP was down all day yesterday and I was having horrible 3FC withdrawal pains! Gracie, I LOVED your speech/essay -- it was so right on. For me it feels like I make that choice (of which path to take) every day, and sometimes more than once. But of course I'm only on my third day LOL -- I know it will get easier.

The good news is I've gradually managed to get OP with my eating. Day 1 (Mon) was rough because I had to discard so many tasty things from my kitchen, and naturally a few didn't quite make it to the trash can. But I only slipped once yesterday and so far i've been a perfect angel today. The hardest part of the day for me is 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. though ("prime time" as they say) so we'll see.

The bad news is that I'm sore all over. This from walking a mere mile and a quarter last night... gee whiz. I used to be so buff, it just makes me sick. I'm grateful for you guys because you make me feel like I can do it again, which is no minor miracle with the frame of mind I've been in.

Do you guys report your results on a regular basis (once/week?). Later, BBB Babes! Keep thinking OP!
***Sher

self imposed exile from the kitchen......
 

Oh Ladies.....Bikini Babes....HELP ME!!! Here I was having an absolutely fabulous day when......I don't know what happened but at 3:30 the ol' snack attack hit and I lost the attack. I plead not guilty on the grounds of "girl guide cookie innoscense"!!! lol My problem is that once I started .....I couldn't stop. Luckily I ate really low pts by that time so I only went over by a few pts at my top range. But geez....isn't there a law about having most of your points by cookies? If you tell me there isn't a law, then I'm most thankful. See, in Canada we just have two types of cookies :a mixed chocolate/vanilla sandwich type and the chocolate mint ones. It was those darn.....SAMOSA'S!!!! Hence the SELF IMPOSED EXILE FROM THE KITCHEN!!! My saving grace is that I'm now SAFE in the upstairs tv room. I was never so lucky to be here....lol Thank god the box is now empty!!! Hope you all don't ever try these....bye

Get a grip on the munchies!!!
 

:s: Those munchies are sneaky little boogers!!! Just when you think you have pushed them sooo far away...they sneak back up on you. Especially when you are not looking for them...like when you are sitting on the couch with your favorite magazine...and BLAMMO!@#@WOOSH!! They attack you from behind...THOSE *******S!!!

So...what you do is prepare for them...SEE...You get some ammunition...SEE...Okay. Enough of that scenario. Really though, I have armed myself with a few choice snacks that take care of most cravings. If I want chocolate...I eat a fudge bar(Wal-Mart brand, 70 calories, 1 gram fat.) If I crave sweet and crunchy I eat some of those Stouffer's animal crackers (18 crackers, 2 grams fat). For salty I do pretzel sticks (optional dip is Frenches deli style mustard, no fat & few calories). For cheesey I do the Orville Redenbacher rice puffs cheese flavored snacks. I also do the carrots, mushrooms, and celery dipped in the marzetti light ranch dressing (fat free is just too gross!) So, if I do crave a particular taste sensation...I am prepared with something that resembles healthy.
Although, I must admit nothing tastes as good as an Oreo Double-stuff cookie....NOTHING TASTES AS GOOD AS BEING THIN FEELS!!! Chant that a few times when you are losing control...and remember that we all give in to temptation every now and then. Your goal is to lose weight and get healthy...that doesn't mean that you can never again in you WHOLE ENTIRE LIFE eat a Mrs. Fields macadamia nut cookie. It just means that you have to look at how often you can afford to have that luxury. And then say "the devil made me do it!" :devil:

Good night to all and good luck with weigh in tomorrow! Since I have been pukey sick, I am feeling rather optimistic. Not a recommended way to lose weight, though. I'd much rather be feeling better!:)
Munchie Combat Mamma (Boating)

Hi all :wave:

Well here it is Thursday! Got through all the birthday stuff last weekend. Thought I did not too bad. Was away all weekend so very hard to follow program right to the book.

Weight loss this week is stayed the same. I was kind of disappointted but it's better than a gain. I am going away for 4 days next week and that one will be hard. Going with the girls from work, meals are in cluded and of course there will be a few beverages. Will expect a gain and if I stay the same or lose it will be a bonus.

Hhope everyone did ok this week, got to run just wanted to post my weight accomplishment though.

Take care and be good!

Canoes :joker:

thanks...munchie combat mamma
 

Morning Ladies....and yes.....THE COOKIES HAVE LEFT THE BUILDING!!! I ended up only with a few extra points for the day, and used my banked ones for that...so,yes today is a new day....(and no cookies to wear me down...lol) I am now resigned to the fact that those cookies will be a faint and fond memory!! Thanks,boatingmommy for the help up after that stumble. But ....Mrs Fields Macadamia Nut cookies....hmmm, oh never mind!!! NO.... NO COOKIES TODAY!!!

Today is.......clear clean thoughts of good healthy foods.
.......fresh crunchy and juicy fruit
.......a positive mental approach to food
.......motivation by example
.......living proof I am worth it!!!

Hope everyone has a super day!! The sun is shining and I feel like going for a nice walk. Enjoy your day.

Morning Ladies!
 

Well, how are you all?? Angel eyes and Boating mommy, you chicks are so funny. Silly gals.

Well, HAPPY THURSDAY WEIGH IN DAY!!

Can I ask you all a favor?? Can you please be sure to PM me your stats for the Spring Challenge so that I can have them all in one "easy to access place?" I already have one from Gennel and one from moi. Sooo... It's just hard to keep track of everyone when I'm looking through so many posts... Please do this as soon as you can because I would like to post our losses by Monday for those of us that weigh in on the weekend.

As for me, I lost 4 pounds and I'm in the 170's!!!!!!!!! 179... Wow. That means I lost 41 pounds!!!!!!!!!!! I knew that once I got off my period I would lose a few. Well ladies, 3 more weeks until the spring challenge is over! Keep your eyes on the prize!!

Hope to hear some good news from all of you today! Have a great one!

~Gracie :moo: