Hey Tryn, thanks for reminding us that Summer is going to creep up on us and....WHAMO! It'll be here and we want to be prepared!
I did the swimsuit thing the other day. It was finally sunny and warmer out and I thought "what the heck" and put it on. I am supposed to get an hour lunch (HA-HA!), so I actually took it while looking at my Woman's Day relaxing in my favorite lounge chair. The sunshine felt great and I wasn't too self concious. My swimsuit has one of those great little wraps (You know...the kind that cost more than the whole darn suit!#$%!!). Anyways it does a fair job of covering the cottage cheese and undesirables. But even though I am not where I wish I was...I still know that I am doing pretty good, and giving it a good amount of effort. Some days more than others, but I am not giving up, and more importantly, I AM NOT GOING BACK!!!
Wisconsin, sorry to hear about your son! I had my mouth wired shut in high school. I got ran over on a hayride by two wagons...long story, and one that makes me look stupid. NOT FUN! Trying to suck chicken noodle soup through a straw is quite a feet of will and determination. Gardening sounds good! Do you have a big yard? What do you plant? I had a garden the first couple of years that we were married. But I found that for a family of three, one of which won't touch veggies, raising a whole lot of stuff takes more time than it's worth. We have a large lot in a very small town. I have a couple of flower beds with a bunch of throw offs from my friends and family's beds. I love to mess with them though. I have gotten to the point now where I don't buy many annuals because I have so many perennials that come back and have to be weeded out.
By the way, I am very proud of how well you did on your weight loss during the challenge. You really went at it!
Well, I have got to get on the work computer and get motivated. I saw some little kiddos yesterday that need lots of help....so see ya all later!
Boating
Yikes! I'm not quite ready to put on the suit,Tryn. Give me just a little more time. (My vacation isn't until August, so I have a little time to get there)..ofcourse I'll want my bod to see a little sun before then.... When I see how well you and boating, and Gennel and others have done I KNOW I can. And I know if you all can look in the mirror with pleasure, I too, will be there again some day. I'm feeling better about myself already. I have a wedding to go to in the end of May and I figure I'll be down 15# (from my start weight) by then, so the clothes should be fitting a little looser. Boating..I have lots of gardens, mostly flowers. Some asparagus, some berries, rhubarb, fruit trees, and I always at least plant some tomatos, peppers, onions (salsa yum!) and zucchini. I used to plant a lot more but it's a lot of work, so I've cut down to may favorite stuff. I love sweet corn fresh picked, but the raccoons always get to it before I have a chance, so I gave it up. DH and I keep thinking we're going to have to cut back, but not just yet.
Angel eyes are you out there? Does anyone know how Turtle is doing? Well, time to get back to work before it rains...........
Hi Boating and everyone!
So far so good. I lost less this month 8.5 lbs . Last month I think it was 10-12 lbs. But Iwill take what I can! lol I'm still doing the Wendis Plan and its coming off steady. One week 2 lbs and the next 3 lbs. SO I wont complain! lol
I had a small 4 wk challenge thread that I started and it officially ends monday . My goal was to shoot for 9 lbs. So you guessed it Iam going to walk my butt off to try to get to my 0.5 lb goal lol.
Either way I feel great .I'm now in the 150's!! I still dont believe it . I started here Around Feb 10 at 194 lbs and now weighing 157.5 lbs ! Today we had friends over that had not seen me since Christmas when I was 194! SO imagine all the questions I got today when they saw me! I told them what I eat,( Baked dorito chips,tuna sandwhiches,boca burgers,pancakes & Boca sausage in the mornings,etc.... Well everything was questioned" But are you sure you can eat pancakes?" The answer is YES! you can eat them. Id ont eat them everyday. But I will have 2 pancakes with Carry's sugarfree syrup,Boca links, egg beaters andmy cup of coffee . Everything is low fat. Cook the things you love to eat. Just find a way to make it low fat or fatfree,sugar free! Trust me that is the key to sanity !lol Walking is 50% of the battle. Today was a high cal/high fat day for me and it was still 1,300 calories , but the fat was 28 fatgrams for today. Tomorrow I have about 18 fatgrams total. So my body doesnt go into starvation mode( Plateau) So far I've had a loss every week since Ive done this Wendis Plan.
ttyl!
Gen
194/ 157.5 / 135 ?
Hi you ((GOOD/GREAT)) looking ladies-- Glad to see some posts again! My wife is watching TRADING SPACES rerun that I have already seen so I am spending the eve. with you guys!! by way of the keyboard.
I had some good and bad news in the last few days, my best friend and his wife, godparents to my kids, are going to be grandparents for the first time. The sad news is another dear friend went in to have cancer removed from his colon and the drs. found in on liver, etc. They give him 5% survival, most likely a couple of months to a year at best-- he is such a sweet man, 14yr. boy and 5yr. girl. Not only that but his mom just passed away 2 months ago.
My step-D won her softball tournament for her league and was nominated to All- Stars today-- so we will add another month or two to softball--OUCH! glad she made it again but also burning out!! I am an old man!!!
GENNEL- great job on the wendis plan- that is so awesome!!! WISCONSIN-- isn't it goo to have DD home-- mine comes home in a few weeks and also will be transfering to a Christian college only an hour away instead 200 miles--I am soooo happy--even though she will stay in the dorms, she will be home more. It sounds like to me the good Lord has brought your daughter home at just the right time to help you with your weight loss program!!! Your son too!! with his jaw disaster-- I can see the 3 of you all training together!!!! TRYIN'HARD-- I will send you some of our California beach to get going on!!
BOATING-Great attitude--keep pressing forward, a little setback from time to time is going to happen-- no big deal!!
Well you LOOOOOOSERS-- Keep up the great work and most important TAKE CARE OF YOURSELVES!!! Your families need you<>< Leaving ya--Gary
Help! Help! I've fallen off the wagon and need help up!!!
Well, let me just say that I was very bad this weekend.
I am very disappointed in myself. I ate everything that I shouldn't have yesterday. We had a BBQ at our house and had six couple and their kids. We did burger and brats and everyone brought a dish...none of which was low fat! And I had the urge to eat one of everything! Got on the scale this morning and found to my disgust 2.5 lbs had jumped back on for the ride. So....I am going walking at lunch time today and really watching the calories and fat! I can't believe I blew it like that. To top it off I had a couple too many beers. I have really been staying away from it because of all the empty calories, but yesterday I must have completely lost my mind. Well, back to the old drawing board! Other than that I had a completely wonderful time with everyone. We had a bon fire and played washers. The kids ran around and got along all day. I was very nice.
Hey Gary! I watched that Trading Spaces for the first time the other day. It was kinda funny cause the red couple absolutely hated what their friends had done to their living room! I don't think I would want to be on that show. Too risky! Oh, and thanks for always being so positive and encouraging. I really appreciate it.
Gennel, Let me know when you do the next challenge. I need some motivation lately. I need someone to challenge me. We were so close there in weight for a while, now you are blowing me away! Gotta do something about that! It helps me to motivate in a warped sort of way...I don't want to get left behind.
Wisconsin, your yard sounds lovely! Lots of good things to eat and smell and look at! I wish the weather would behave the way it is supposed to. I have some flowers that are normally blooming by now but this goofy weather pattern just isn't helping things. It's gonna be sunny, but cooler than normal for the next 5 days. Our camping and boating lake is under water! For the first time that I can remember they have totally closed the lake and all six of the campgrounds because of the flooding that we have had. It has been terrible here and I heard that the Army Corps of Engineers will not open the park until mid July and that's only if it quits raining and they can let some more water out of the dam!!! We are very sad because we wait all year for summer to get here and who knows when we will get to take the boat out now. Okay, I will quit crying now.
Well...hope you all have a good Monday! Talk to you later!
Boating
Hello everyone from the sunny state of Wisconsin. Sunny yes. Warm no. Oh well, there are promises of warm weather ahead.
Gennel...Please do let us know when your next challenge is. I did so much better during the Mother's Day challenge than I have since. I have noticed, though, that I eat more (and exercise less) when I'm tired. I think I would do myself a favor if I would do a better job with my sleeping schedule. I work nights, so it's hard, but I could do a lot better job of it than I am. Anyways, I'm looking forward to the next challenge.
Boating... I feel so bad about your lake. Isn't that a *****too much water for the lake! Where will you camp now? I know you are looking forward to using that new camper of yours this summer.
Gary..I'm sorry to hear about your friend's colon cancer. I was an oncology nurse for years, but I needed a break. Not only is it unfair to face death at a young age, but it's also a rough battle. If only we could understand God's plan. He'll need his friend's now. And he'll need to know you'll be there for his wife and kids. That's very important.
I'm off for Memorial weekend. Spending time with the extended family. A wedding and a graduation. I love family outings, and am really looking forward to the weekend. I'll try to touch bases before then. Take care you all!
HI Ladies-- just got posting on the christian thread and thought I would check in here -- where is all the ACTION!! you guys must be out training and exercising!! GREAT!!!
Had our monthly board of directors meeting at church-- o.k.'d lots of money to be spent-- we are building new buildings for our church.
BOATING-- sorry to hear your lake is (( FLOODED? )) what are you smokin' ? Just kidding-- I know you were looking forward to the season-- don't let it set you back!! Stay away from those BBQ's. WISCONSIN-- I have a graduation next week to go to, one the week after, a wedding and 2 sports banquets in the next three weeks-- maybe we can hook up and share gifts!!
Well I am going to head off to the kitchen to make my lunch for tomorrow-- shouldn't my wife do that!?
Outta here-- Jesus loves you! Gary
Hello across the country to all of you. Well, the sun is shining for a couple of days and it is even supposed to get into the mid sixties today. Tomorrow in the Eighties!!! LOVE IT! Might even get to wear some of the new shorts that I bought!!!
Well, going camping in TWO days to a different lake than normal...but camping non the less. CAN"T WAIT! Got the camper mostly packed and ready to roll. There are 7 couples going with us...and kids...and dogs...who knows what else. Should be a good time. Four days off work to boot! YEEEEHAWWW!!!
Sounds like you guys are gonna be busy, too! I love family outings too. My mother is one of eleven children. So when we get together there has to be lots of space. It is fun, though. The only thing is that they are bible beating baptists. Now, I don't say that to be disrespectable. I really do think that having God in your life is a wonderful thing. It's just that all of them still live within 15 minutes of each other. My mother is the only who really moved away. Where they live you are a baptist...or you are going to ****. I grew up in a German catholic community where beer and bingo are part of the religion (right or wrong...it is). SO...the point I am getting to is that they don't drink...dance...have much fun unless it's revival time. And the worst part is THEY DON"T HESISTATE TO TELL YOU THEIR OPINION ON HOW YOU SHOULD BE LIVING YOUR LIFE! So...it's very different when we all get together. But...still fun cause they are family. The best part is the aunts and uncles all grew up in a five room farmhouse 5 miles from town...on a road that is still gravel for the last 3 miles to the house. They can tell the funniest stories about stuff they did as kids. Jumping in hay lofts, breaking bones, swimming in the creek, throwing cow chips at each other. They always have enough kids for a baseball game!!! Anyways....sorry to go on so long winded!
Well, I have been working hard on that weight loss. Wisconsin, Gennel has her challenge page up. Look under the support section.
Hope it's ok to join in the conversation again.
I didn't get lost, just very busy for the past while.
Haven't lost any weight but haven't gained any back either.
Hoping to get out and get more active as the weather warms
up. My husband and I bought kyacks and am looking forward
to getting out in them soon. Want to wait until the weather warms
up as I have only been in one once and am afraid of flipping over.
Going to start camping in a couple of weeks so should be more active.
If it ever warms up here in Canada would like to get my plants in.
Hope everyone has a great weekend. I am working all weekend but that's ok keeps me out of trouble.
Hi everyone. Welcome back, canoes. I hope everyone had a warm and wonderful Memorial weekend, and also took some time to honor those who have left this earthly home, especially those who died in the service of our country. Amen.
I'm ready to head off for town and do some flower shopping. Had a full day in the garden yesterday. Went gambling over the weekend. Came out a nickle ahead. WhoooooHoooo!
I haven't even thought about dieting all weekend, and I suppose I'll have to step on the scale sooner or later, and buckle down. I joined Gennel's 4 week challenge so I have a definite goal to aim for.
Gotta get out in that sun, so I'll check in later. Take Care.
Oh, I really hate it when a beautiful weekend comes to an end...especially when it was an extra day long! Had a great time camping. Only wish I could add the word "Boating" to that. We went to a different lake than we usually do and couldn't drag the boat and the camper, both. We had a great time anyway. Didn't do good or bad on the eating. Didn't do any real excercise though, but the scale doesn't seem to mind...no gains! There wasn't really any place to walk at this campground. The lake we usually are at has lots of trails and paths and you can really get a workout in if you want. But...alas..it's under 14 feet of extra water!
Well, how are you all doing on your weight loss adventures! I need to get back to LOSS mode. I just can't seem to make that scale read any less than 166. I need to make the time for some extra excercise...but it keeps eluding me.
Canoes...should we change your name to ...Kayaks? Just joking. That sounds very exciting. Are there lots of places there to kayak? I would be afraid of flipping over too! Tell me more. It was glad to see your signature again!
Wisconsin, Congrats on your BIG win! Hey, I am always glad when I come home with at least what I started gambling with.
Well, I have to mow the lawn on my lunch hour and then get back to work!
Hi Ladies-
How are you all doing-- must be as busy as me since no one is posting. Seems like it comes alive here when Boating (yells) at us. Just kidding!! I hope you are all on your programs and going strong. I have been quite busy with my step-d all-stars for softball. This took up all of last week-end and will for at least the next 4. They have the last week-end off in June--so far anyway. Have my sons' track banquet tomorrow and my daughters' tennis banquet next week. That will finalizze those two events until next year. Well off to Home Depot for a lawn spreader- Later girls and KEEP POSTING!! Gary
Good morning, all! I am sitting here eating a low-fat pop tart, trying to get ready for the day ahead. I have lots of driving to do today, and that is good and bad. Good because the weather is gorgeous...bad because it would be more efficient to be at my desk working on case management. I am taking a can of slim-fast for lunch, and some animal crackers to nibble. Gonna try to stay away from fast food. My eating habits have been pretty good lately. But I have found no time to excercise! It has been run, run, run! I have no evening appointments tonight, so I plan to walk, or at least do my video workout.
Gary, I know we have all been very slack about posting. And I know that our focus on this thread has shifted from SUPER WEIGHT LOSS...to mediocre support. I do so love chatting with you guys though,...so. We plug along.
Hi all. Sorry, it's been a long time since I've been on the computer. Summer is here, what can I say? It's sort of like tv for me. It's nice when I have time, but not a priority. I've been busy outside...tons to do this year..every year I guess. And busy with work as always.
Weight loss hasn't been much of a priority lately either. I've maintained my weight without any effort. I'm sure the increased activity helps. I want to lose about a 100# by next week, Wednesday. My daughter and I are going to Great America in Gurnee,IL and I'm afraid I'll get stuck in a roller coaster I haven't been to Great America for a few years, and I hear they have new adventures for me. I can't wait! I hope to get into my biking now. This spring has been rainy and windy so I've only been out twice on the bike, but the weather gets more accomodating all the time. Problem is that takes time too. So much to do, so little time. I really gotta buckle down on weight loss. August and the Apostle Islands are coming up soon.
My son graduated from high school this weekend. Yeah!
I'm going to sign off for now. Hope to hear from you Boating, Gary and all.
Hey Wisconsin, I know what you mean about the nice weather and more stuff to do than time to do it in. We have been cramming house chores in with the attempts to get the boat and camper out. Still waiting for the floods to lower.
Congrats to your son,...and to your for raising a child who graduated! I bet it's a very happy,...yet sad time. My kiddo is still little, but I often wonder where the time flies to. They grow up too fast...how often does that get said?
Bicycling sounds good. I need to try that this week maybe. I went walking on Mon. and Tues. and wore a blister on my heal. I thought that I was tough, but it looks really bad and now I can barely stand to have a sock on. So maybe the bike is the answer. I could wear my slip-on tennis shoes until the foot heals. Hey, and at least you are maintaining the previous weight loss. I need to get back to being gung-ho on the excersize. My eating habits are mostly good, but I am going to have to make the time to excersize somehow.
Well, let us know how the roller-coasters are. Talk to you later!
Boating
Mirror, mirror, what do you see?
The sunshine felt great and I wasn't too self concious. My swimsuit has one of those great little wraps (You know...the kind that cost more than the whole darn suit!#$%!!). Anyways it does a fair job of covering the cottage cheese and undesirables. But even though I am not where I wish I was...I still know that I am doing pretty good, and giving it a good amount of effort. Some days more than others, but I am not giving up, and more importantly, I AM NOT GOING BACK!!!
NOT FUN! Trying to suck chicken noodle soup through a straw is quite a feet of will and determination. Gardening sounds good! Do you have a big yard? What do you plant? I had a garden the first couple of years that we were married. But I found that for a family of three, one of which won't touch veggies, raising a whole lot of stuff takes more time than it's worth. We have a large lot in a very small town. I have a couple of flower beds with a bunch of throw offs from my friends and family's beds. I love to mess with them though. I have gotten to the point now where I don't buy many annuals because I have so many perennials that come back and have to be weeded out. 
Hey Everyone!
ANOTHER SATURDAY NIGHT AND I AIN"T GOT ....
Help! Help! I've fallen off the wagon and need help up!!!
It helps me to motivate in a warped sort of way...I don't want to get left behind. 
We are very sad because we wait all year for summer to get here and who knows when we will get to take the boat out now. Okay, I will quit crying now.
I'm not lost!!!!
I'm walking on sunshine....
