Gen,
if you figure out how to use your pic as an avatar let me know. Mine wont let me it says it is too big and I have no idea how to fix it.
On a good note today is my regular weigh day and I have officially lost6 pounds for this challenge so far. 2 more to go and I succeeded this time,YES!!
I am supposed to be helping my husband in the bakery so I will write more later.
Everyone have a good day today.

Angie

YES, I got my pic as my avatar.It was a fluke really, I just started messing around in my Picture it and got it. Now I can change it as I lose weight.

Wow Angie!!!!!!!
 

Wow wow wow girl 6 lbs already?? Awesome girl. keep it up and I will soon see you addicted to clothes shopping lol.



ttyl
Gen

Gen, Angie, Kina, Rusty, Sahv and all

I have a confession to make but first let me say:

Rusty, thank you for your support, it means a lot to us soldiers.

Sahv, I didn't get a chance to welcome you, glad to have you, the more the merrier.

Okay, now for my dirty secret... as some of you may know, I was sitting on a 133 pound plateu for quite a while and I was a little upset about that, so I went out and did the unthinkable, I bought into that 48 hour juice diet. And as I sit here 4 pounds lighter, I can tell you that it wasn't worth it. Some thins are just worth waiting for, and quick doesn't always mean easy.

Another thing I did was visit a variety of pro ana/mia sites, just to show myself that there are girls on the "other side" of this weight issue that are super thin and not happy with themsleves. So i decided that I am going to lose weight the happy healthy way. It's not easy and it won't come as quick as I would like but I'm doing okay and I have this site and you girls to help me. I also have a free fitness center on post (a very good advantage) and a new determination.

Stay healthy and happy girls, I'll be posting my pics really soon.

-Dips-

Dips!
 

I think all of us at one point or another have thought of doing the unthinkable too! Dont put yourself down. I know you are probably 10-12 lbs over your goal weight . But honestly look at it from a person who weighs 250 lbs. My sister doesnt understand why I wanted to weigh 125-130. She thought I was crazy and wanted to smack me a few times. You can take it off slowly. THis isnt a race and as you probably found out its better for you if you do it right. I can bet you look great right now. I was reading something yesterday titled " There are No Ugly Bodies" I didnt understand it at first but Iread more and more and it made soooo much sense to me. IT said " What is the first thing you think when you see yourself naked in front of the mirror ,or even in underwear! The first thought we have is " My tummy should be flatter, if only my thighs were smaller or bigger,I wish I didnt have stretch marks,if my waist was only 2 inches smaller,my boobgs are too big for my body, or they should be smaller,higher or lower lol. You know why we think those things? Because When we look in the mirror we instantly compare ourselves to every image we've seen on tv or in magazines" the perfect body" I thought at first " I dont compare myself to those girls on TV! Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Salma Hayek, Pamela Anderson etc...
But the truth is our minds do. If everyone had stretch marks then I would think its totally normal and wouldnt mind showing mine off lol. But its taught to us that this is a bad thing so its just horrible. WHen I seen myself I didnt think of a certain celebrity but I remember a body part of someone that I wish I had.But I cant remember the names! Everyday I let myself know that I have come a very long way to get to where I am.I know 130 lbs to some people is fat,believe it or not! lol Some people think we should all weigh 110-120 lbs at the most. That's just how they think. Like I mentioned yesterday I went to the store and grabbed 5 things all NONstretch size 5/6. It fit perfectly . The last time I wore a 5/6 I was around 12 yrs old. But guess what? At the gym there are ladies that are around 115 lbs and I think they look great. But they like live at the Gym! lol Besides they have the smallest skimpiest gym outfits on.Ive seen them dressed up and there is no curve no chest, nothing. So no thank you :)
I have a personal comment to make. When I first started to lose weight I just wanted to get to at least 150 lbs . I thought I probably might not make it there and said to myself I would be happy at that weight. Well I got there and felt fat. So I said to myself ok 140 ,got there. Ok 135lbs ,got there.Now at 130 lbs which was my personal goal. Posting here helps keep me accountable for what I do. I WONT go lower than 125. If I stay at 130 then its fine. I just started lifting weights lastnight to firm up my legs,butt,arms. My muscles need it bad!
You just LOVE YOURSELF girl ,ok? Weighing 120 doesnt mean you'll have the body of your dreams. It'll just just mean youweigh 120. We have to work on our way of thinking not just our way of eating and comparing ourselves. I have to remind myself of this everyday. I know you will find your way.
Ok I'm getting mushy now with you guys!:grouphug:

ttyl,
Gen

Thanks Rusty!
 

I clicked on (change avatar) and I browsed my photos and inserted the first one you sent me and it still would not show up. SO I decided to upload the pic to my online photo album, then inserted the link. Then finally it worked!?
Thank you! now that I know how to change it I will be taking pics and changing my avatar more often ! Probably for Christmas?


bye!
Gen

Gen - you are so inspiring! I really enjoy reading your posts. They make me read what I know is true. I usually have a hard time putting all of it into proctice. I know that my hubby helps me. He tells me how great I look no matter what I feel like. When I get upset about cellulite he reminds me that all normal women have it. I really trys to get me to accept who I am not what all of the models are. I am a woman that can gain muscle very fast but it takes me a long time to get the fat off. I have learned to accept this and I just work on what will come off at that time. I would like to thank everyone who has been such an inspiration to me.

Strange - when I click Change Avatar on mine now - all I get is thank you for updating your profile! I cannot figure out how I did it before! LOL Glad you both got your smiling faces up where we can smile backatcha!

You're right, Gen. It's all in perception. On my way UP in weight - I thought 160 was awful for me. Now that I'm on my way DOWN from 180 (hit 160 this morning!) 160 doesn't feel or look bad at all. It's a nice weight, feels good and healthy, and I *could* stay here - but it isn't right for me. I have a narrow face and I look like a box turtle poking its little head out of its shell. :)

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I was always around 130 - throughout my late teens/twenties and would like to get back into my old jeans. I've always had a love affair with my Levi's and I have kept all but the 28/31s. So I'm almost ready to ditch my (loose) 36s and jump to the 34s I was in before my *spaying * in June and then on down to the 32s I ain't squeezed into in years. I really want the 30s - they are my *holy grail*!

Got it. Just needed to be patient while the next page loaded. :)

All of you are wonderful women!!

I'm young and impatient at the moment, even though I know it will take time.

Gen: I feel the same way you felt when you were heavier. I figure if I can get to 150 that'll be awesome. But don't know how I'd look so I'm just picking a round about figure. You look great in that avatar pic. I can only hope that one day I'll be able to fit into a smaller dress. 130# is seriously a dream for me. Like not a dream as in a goal.. but it's so far away that I have to be dreaming to even think of 130. But I have to take this one day at time. And I'd love to hear how you started out and how you lost the weight. Did you go to the gym often early on? Did you run?

Dips: I understand your frustration. But don't beat yourself up about it. You know now that you want to do things the healthy way and that drinking dilluted juice isn't the way for you. I'm glad that you came to that point. Good luck and stay positive.

Rusty: Good job on your 160 today! Sounds great to me that you've been able to stick with it and stay focused. And good luck on fitting into those jeans! I know you'll do it :)

Kempyd: Well the classification that I am is a hybrid of two. There is the general unconscious eater that eats while doing something else, like watching TV or something, so they aren't really aware if they are full or not and just keep eating till everything on the plate is gone. The Chaotic Unconscious eater has no set time schedule and just eats whatever he/she can find while on the go. Be it fast food or vending machines or whatever. The person just doesn't have time to sit around and cook a good meal. Then there is the No Waste Unconscious eater who feels that since she/he paid for the food, he/she should eat it all. Plus they grew up with that whole "Clean your plate" mentality. There are many other classifications, but I felt the two of them symbolized me. And since I've found that out. I've taken steps to prevent that.

Angie: Congrats on your 6lb loss!!! :cool: That's great work! You are well on your way again. Keep us posted!

I stepped on the Monsterously Evil Scale yesterday and I found I weighed in at 183.8. That was later in the day and I had just had dinner. So I'm hoping I'm closer to 182. But to tell you the truth. I don't care right now. I just want to concentrate on being conscious of what I eat and being healthy about what I eat. But it doesn't stop me from feeling terrible... Darn the media!! Darn it all to heck!

~Sahvara

I drink about a gallon of water every day. I gave up the gallon of diet cola almost a month ago - except for an occasional treat. I weigh myself in the morning, right after, er, you know. Then I figure I'm most accurately weighing my weight - not my water. I can put on 7 pounds during the day - just from sipping and nibbling all day. Makes a big difference if I weigh in at the doc's late in the afternoon. Depressing. :)

I was 180 on 9_14 and hit 160 today - it really doesn't take long if you make changes and stick to them. Helps to have my Dad and husband eating right, too.

Hey Ladies,

Wow this thread is really active! I'm feeling kinda left out now that you all have pics up and I don't. But I think I'll wait a while longer.

Thank you all for your words of inspiration. They mean the world to me. I'm feeling a little sore today from my run and I only did 2 miles. Thank god for military holidays!! We get a 4 day weekend for Veterans day. So that will give me and Billy Blanks plenty of time to get fit. And it will give me more time to chatter with all of you! Rusty, your posts are so animated :) very pleasing to the eye!
later Gals

Sah - thanks for the info. Sounds like I need to go buy this book. I think I am the uncouncious eater. I am totally zombified when I get. I compare it to a grazing cow. You know, never stopping.

Wow, Everyone is so pretty. I like having the pics up there now I feel like I know who I am talking to.LOLSo much happened today on here that I feel lost. my internet company has been having problems so I wasn't able to make it on this afternoon.

My daughter has initiated a fundraiser for the Humane Society and No kill shelters in our area. I am so proud of that kid!!We made a list last night of supplies they may need and she took it to school to see if the teachers would donate and I guess the principal LOVED the idea and is going to make it a school wide effort. In case you cant tell I am really into my dogs and cats.I heard that Janusry is the hardest time of the year for shelters as everyone wants to "RETURN" their "GIFTS".

Weigh In tomorrow
 

Ok, those who weighed inearly this week PLEASE remind me again how muchyou've lost for this week. And the rest weigh yourselves tomorrow so I can post the new chart ! :)


ttyl ladies,
Gen