Dips I think you summed it up! When I got to your post I said "ohyeah I feel that way too!

Apple blossom, those rare breaks are awesome huh? I treasure those moments alone watching some Investigative report or a True Story movie ....

Kina , I wish I could say something and you will snap out of it. You are probably right and all the things that have you worried is probably the reason why you feel blue,kids,school and weight

Madcat, cellulite? UGH! at my heaviest ,that's all I saw was cellulite! The more you trim off the more cellulite that goes with off as well. I would never ,ever dream of wearing white or thin stretchy clothes because of it. But I can now. I still have some left and that sucks lol. It really depends on your genes too. My entire family has cellulite! even at a thin weight. Our skin is also easy to get stretch marks. I know families that chunky and dont get stretch marks or cellulite!

Sahv, I go to the gym and as long as I stay in the cardio area I feel fine. I feel intimidated when I pass by the weights! My hubby started me on the weights just to firm up after my weightloss.
as long as he was with me I felt safe lol. But I cant go alone!
Guys are the worst too!There I am on my stomach doing leg lifts so who ever is in front of me can see my cleavage, I didnt notice this until I look up and see a guy staring right down at my boobs! ugh lol

Kempyd , you know you get water retention so dont let that get you down if it happens.

Laney, I know that bathroom remodeling can be a a total nightmare! But at least you have another bathroom to use while you redo this one! We only have one bathroom and thought it would be a weekend job if we worked at least 12 hrs a day. Well Iwanted to break the old tiles and put the long tiles that are 8X10 all the way to the ceiling. Well when we broke the tiles ,the drywall came down with it! I also had to replace an old iron tub that took at least 3 hours or more to drag out of the bathroom. This thing weighed at least 400 lbs! it took 3 men to drag it out.So we had to do new walls ,then add thetub,tile the walls,replace the sink with a pedestal sink,new toilet. We didnt have a toilett for 2 days , just try to imagine that! We had to run to my brother's house down the street and use the toilet! The last day I was up until 4 in the morning,sitting on the bathroom floor tired as **** putting the grout myself cause my hubby at to be awake at 6 am to go to work.This took like 2 1/2 weekends to complete. It is a gorgeous bathroom now but I dont enjoy as much as my guests do! I look at it and all I think of how sore I was on that floor, all the grout stuck in my nails,how dry and peeled my hands were. We did this on a budget and no one can believe we did that entire bathroom,tiles on walls,tiles on floor,toilet,pedestal sink,new tub,border tiles all for like $700! I have a pic and I put it below. It's a small bathroom too.
http://a2.cpimg.com/image/B6/47/1505...-01E00280-.jpg
http://a3.cpimg.com/image/B7/47/1505...-01E00280-.jpg
if the pic doesnt show up I'll email it just send me a message with your email addy!

ttyl!
Gen

Madcat! I hear ya. I usually do the naked in front of the mirror thing when I'm getting into the shower and think - hey, I'm looking better! Then this morning I took a look in the full length and said UGH! I forgot - I had my glasses on. Bad move. I kind of like how I look BLURRY! I just make believe I've been painted by Monet. LOL

Kina - I'm like you. Most people think I'm this bubbly outgoing cheery person year-round. Wrong. During the winter I can't imagine how I'll ever get out of my rut. It's got to be the short days and cold weather. Get some sunshine - even if you have to sit by a window for a half hour!

Hi everyone,

It's too bad that some of us are in a bit of a lurch -- myself included! I guess it's just the will of universe or something! ;) My funk isn't exactly weight-related, although I did suffer a lapse in control? judgement? will? last night. I managed to stay within OK limits, but not the ideal limits, but the point was that I did not NEED what I was putting in my mouth. I just wanted the stuff. That's the sort of behavior I am trying to fix. And I am, but it's taking some time, and that's OK... as long as I keep at it.

Anyway, I am having a personal issue that I am not sure how to deal with, but I am thinking about taking the same approach as I have with weight loss... one day at a time, allowing myself to make mistakes (and learn from them!)... I'll probably talk a little bit about it in my journal but won't take up the space here. I just take comfort in knowing that you gals are here and dealing with your own problems and issues.

I'm holding pretty steady, weight-wise, but I plan on doing some butt-kicking from today on out.

Good luck, everyone!

Kina don't give up on us. Like everyone has said we all have funky days. I just had to switch my meds b/c I was having funky days everyday. I was like you , I would start to cry for no reason. I cried on night b/c the cat tried to bite me. Now that is a little sad if you ask me. I still don't knwo what the problem was but I feel much better now. I think coming here helped me tremendously. Keep you head up chick-a-dee.

I am not going to freak out about the water weight. You are right Gennel, I know it is coming so just deal with it. I did hop on the scale this morning and it has only gone up .5 lbs. That is good because it is usually up 4 or more. I am going to keep doing the same thing I have been doing and maybe next week I will have a surprise.

Have a great day ladies and I will be back later.

Gennel, I can never view your pictures, I get an ad for $25 digital prints?? I'd love to see your pics, [email protected]. I know what you mean about a seemingly monir home project turning into your worst nightmare. My dh always seems to know that things are going to take 3 times as long as I think they will and he seems to know that they will take longer and cost more too. He's very methodical and it drives me insane!! I always think of things simplisticaly (sp) like, "if you do A then B will happen". Funny how it never ends up like that!:mad:
Kina, I'm sorry you are in a funk, I am fighting one off too. It's got to be the weather, have you thought of talking to your dr? These seem to be the toughest months of the year. Hang in there girl.
Kempyd, I can remember the water weight thing, back in the days when I had a tom, can't say that I miss it a bit. It used to help me to keep track of when to expect it and then to just look forward to the plung on the scaLE when it went away.
Well, I have to head out in the big white yuck to an apt, so, TTFN,

The snacking thing just grabs me out of nowhere sometimes. All of a sudden I want to eat a whole package of saltines or something. It's not like that's really bad - but it eats up a third of my calories for the day so I arm-wrestle the craving to the ground by explaining to myself that I would rather have a sorbet or two and a banana and a plate of salad for the same darn calorie count - then I head for the fridge. I ALWAYS keep radishes and baby carrots on the door in open bags and before I even look anywhere else I grab a handful of one or the other or both and chew and chew and chew and most of the time that's good enough to get me over the urge to waste calories. A can of sauerkraut or a couple pickles works, too when I want salty - and they are SO LOW in calories - miracle foods. I also keep stewed tomatoes in the fridge and eat of cold can of those when I want something tasty and filling.

Had a big can of Progresso Hearty Penne with Chicken Soup for lunch. Only 160 calories for a big bowl of pasta and broth and carrots. Nice and filling and warm on a cold day - 20s here for the next week. Brrr.

One more good thing I found for a filling low-cal meal/snack is frozen mini Pierogies. I got the potato and garlic flavor and a whole big box (1 lb?) was only 400 calories. I cooked them with a little spray on the GF grill. We had them with salsa and sauerkraut and they were awesome. Helps me feed the pasta/starch urge.

Hi everyone
 

Hi everyone- I thought I was the only one having a rough week, I see I'm not. TOM is due for me, but refusing to start- still leaving the PMS though! I popped my heel on my exercise bike and now I have a big, sore knot on it, the trainer after promising to work with me, has so far thought of an excuse everyday this week to get out of it, I guess it's just a sucky week. Kina- I bet the near accident with your son must have scared you to death. I'm sorry you're feeling so down. I hope you're feeling better soon though. Let us know how classes go. Rusty- your suggestion for cutting vegs and keeping them in the frig for snacks is a good idea. I've been keeping those crystal light pops on hand, but the veggies might be just as good an alternative, and definitely more filling. Well all hope everyone has a great day tomorrow. Take care. Di

I am sorry to hear everyone is having such a bad week. I hope you all feel better soon. It is the winter time blahs I bet. I hate winter, I am anxiously awaiting spring. Flowers,clouds warm breezes,green grass...aaah I can't wait.

I swear it is the time of year, guys! Even in all sorts of the journals I read about people who are just feeling out of sorts. I swear it is the post Christmas let down that has us all. And this too will pass.

Kina, I'm glad your son was not hurt. How scary. I hope you feel better soon. If this goes on too long go talk to someone, ok?

Rusty, you made me laugh out loud with the glasses and the mirror comment! Thank you.

Choci, you are right when you said you will "do it one day at a time, allowing myself to make mistakes (and learn from them!)...". I think that is the key here. I'm going to listen to you and try to do the same.

Ok all. Keeps your chins up. One day the sun will shine again and we will smile in the sweet spring breezes. Meanwhile, someone pass me the fat free hot chocolate...

Thanks you guys. Your positive thoughts and sentiments mean more than you know. I didn't want to even dump my feelings on the thread for sake of dragging down the hype here. Everyone is doing so well and I am so proud of all of you and I didn't want to drag anyone elses spirits along with me. I am just glad you all opened your arms and your hearts not just to me but to anybody that might need that little something.

I went to school today and I was so happy to see familiar faces at the front of the class. It made the nervousness kind of settle. I already have homework...yippppeeee! It really lifted my spirits when a professor of mine, from last semester, acknowledged me and recognized me even with my perm. It felt wonderful to walk through campus from one class to the other, enjoying the outdoors and as much of the sun that I could find peeking out from behind the clouds.

My pants that I was once so excited about getting into are starting to fit a bit snug and it seems to upset me. So I keep telling myself silently "IF YOU DON'T LIKE IT...DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT!" or "...AND WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT?" So I decided today that I am going to tell my boss that I will only work at the office on Monday and Wednesdays with some Fridays that will allow me to go over to the gym after classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I think if I see other people working towards a goal that will get me moving. Maybe at the same time I can find a buddy to workout with or perhaps they may have some students that are learning to be trainers and maybe they can give me some motivation...like pushing me to do that last set. LOL

Thanks again all of you. You are all truly angels with invisible wings and your hearts are made of gold. KISSES and HUGS!
Kina

I've been so busy at home and at work I haven't even been lurking here. I hate when I get into one of those funky moods.I've sure had my share. I wish it were easier to find some obvious reason. Must I believe it's something hormone related?
I'm not in a funk this week, though. Friday is my very last day working for an employer I've been with for 17 1/2 years! The last 2 years being the "supervisor" of the bosses daughter has felt like 10. I feel so totally free now! I've been really busy, though, trying to get things done that only I (on the payroll) know how to do and then also training people (including the "princess" who has always just done as she pleases and is now beginning to panic slightly) to do as much of what I do daily as I can. I don't think I've been doing really well with my food, looking back over the last couple of days, though, I'm probably eating to maintain. I did step on the scale Monday and saw a 1 pound loss. Now I just have to start excercising again and actually be aware of what I'm eating! Baby steps. Many of you are so determined. I go in spurts, but if I can manage not to gain weight during my "off" times, I can still succeed, just not as quickly as I'd like.

Jen
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Kina,
We must have been posting at the same time. I just want to say that I'm glad you decided to "dump" your feelings here. Sometimes just being able to say, "I feel like crud" and knowing someone hears us and cares can help. It's clear that the women here care. Your plan sounds like a good one. Could be just what's needed to start the upswing!

Jen

Day 100!!!!!!
 

I figured I would weigh in this morning since it is my 100th day of eating right. I weighed in at 167.5 pounds!!!! I lost 39 pounds in 100 days. My jeans fit but I want them to be a little looser before I go out in public, so I am feeling great!!!I am more than halfway to my goal.

I hope everyone is feeling better today. Think Sunshine and warmth. LOL

Angie - you are doing so well, what determination you have!

I hit my 4 month anniversary yesterday for this new life of mine and have lost 26 pounds - forever! That's the halfway point - on to the next pound and the one after that...

YEAH Rusty!!!You go girl!! I intend to make mine stay gone forever this time too.(fingers crossed that I don't lose sight of the future)I love this thread, You guys are so awesome!!! I KNOW I couldn't have stuck it out without the extra support you all give. Thank You all for being you!!!