Hi everyone,

I wanted to pop in and say hello... I've ben a little quiet here lately, but have been posting my journal a lot. I've been feeling a little out of it socially and put out a silly call for people to post comments for me... I just felt like I needed some hand-holding. It's been one of those weeks, emotionally and mentally.

Anyway, I want to say that you all are so great. I ALWAYS say that, so I don't want you to think I am overdoing it, but it's true. So true. I love reading all your posts, through the good and bad stuff. I'll probably forget to comment about someone's something here, but offhand I would like to congratulate Kempyd for breaking her wall down, and to Di -- definitely time for a second opinion. It sounds like your doc is pretty unsympathetic and way to eager to get his knife in you. You need to do what makes you feel comfortable and cared for, and I don't think you're getting that with him! Good luck, and keep up posted!

I know there are others who I haven't caught up with lately. The thing about being in a funk, or blue, or whatever you want to call it, is that I have a tendency to curl up into myself more, when really what I need is to be with people more, whether it's here or in real life. Sometimes it's not so good to be so self-involved.

The world does not revolve around me! ;)

Anyway... sorry to have blathered on... I don't even know if I am making much sense, but... I am hoping that with the weekend and fresh slate on Tuesday, I will be as good as new!

Hey, do we really have one more week of this challenge to go? For some reason I was thinking that tomorrow was the end... Wow... if we do have another week, I will be very happy! If we don't, I'll still be fine. ;)

~~Amy, getting a grip

Chin UP Choci
 

You know we all go through something each and every day of our lives but the most important thing for you to know is that you are not alone and as long as you allow someone to listen then someone will listen.

I see your weight stats at the bottom and they are truly impressive. I have a Sis-In-Law who I adore but don't get along with very much right now...that is besides the point. Anyhow she is weighing somewhere around your starting weight and she makes every vocal attempt to start dieting but never follows through on them. You on the other hand have taken control and made changes and done awesome in your weight loss.

Get a grasp on what is causing you to have these blue moods. Find a way to write them down whether it be journaling or painting. But I know that yesterday I woke up and proclaimed that it would be a good day and it was. Of course at the end of the day I did not want to workout and then after I worked out I wanted to do more...I didn't, I didn't want to push it. I felt so in control after I did my workout. Keep yourself moving even if it is half of what you were doing before. I know that was my big mistake while i was going through my blue mood.

Many hugs and smiles to you.
Kina

Thanks Kina. I really think that the weather is a big factor in my mood. It's been very, very cold here for the past week, which correlates with this funk I'm in. BF's got it, too, and so does my mom! :P

Like I said in my journal, I used to have it much worse. I am doing my best to stay focused on all the good in my life, and to do things that make me happy. This board is one of them, and I need to be a little more active here.

At least I can say that I have stayed OP throughout this rough time. The scale has been stubborn, but I think it's because I haven't been exercising enough. I get my daily walks in at least, but I really need to get back with Richard Simmons and start really sweating again! I was out of commission the past few days with some VERY sore muscles, but I am OK today. I'm gonna work it tonight, and see what I can jiggle off for the weigh-in tomorrow! :)

*HUGS* all around!

Well, I have a feeling TOM is coming because I need chocolate. We had pudding for dessert last night. I'm battling the munchies and I'm afraid I'm losing the fight. Although the scale had some favorable news this morning but we'll see what it says tomorrow at weigh in. DH is home so I can go for a jog, and maybe I'll tack on some walking too. Griz, I know what you mean about wanting to go for it, but slow and steady will pay off. Back before marrige & kids I would run 4 miles a day and now I have trouble with 2. I don't want to push it because i have a funky knee that will remind me if I'm going to far or fast.
Sushi, yum....
Chin up Chochi!
Its a full moon......
Kina, may I suggest You eat more for breakfast? Personally I set my self up for failure if I skimp in the morning.
:D

Weigh In tomorrow~!
 

Weigh is tomorrow! Withthis being said , guess what I ordered for dinner just 5 minutes ago? Two large pizzas! ugh! I got home just a few min ago from helping my girls sell girlscout cookies and I cant believe that we sold $319! in two days! All the cookies I ordered are sold and my girls are so proud of themselves and so am I! I'm tired so hubby said to order Pizza since that is one food we all like. I was freaking out cause Ive done sooooo good this week! But its true! I've pretty much maintained about 3 months now, I think.... So there is lunch for the girls tomorrow and I dont have to cook them lunch either lol. So I promised myself not to have more than two cheese slices,soak as much oil with a napkin too lol. By the way Kina, I read what you had to eat and I have toadd my .02 cents in. Please dont get upset! Pretty please. But The breakfast and dinner is too little food...Even if you had those peanut butter cups, its not enough food. Maybe calories in those peanutcups but not enough food.
Well I better go make me a cup of coffee or something,after driving around for almost 3 hours Iwant to drop on my bed and just sleep.
ttyl everyone!
Gen

Gennel, I have to say how proud I am of you!!! You are doing so well at maintaining. I think I maintained for about a month before I started to climb up again. Way To Go!!!! I am hoping to be at my goal by summer and I am going to have to get some advice from you on the easiest way to do it. I do plan not to have an entire mess up day this time. I can eat alot of food if I set my mind to it and a time limit. haha I want to be sensible this time and I think you have it figured out. So pat yourself on the back from me will ya. Have a great night and I will be weighing in in the morning.

I have to tell you guys breakfast is the hardest thing to squeeze in especially when I am trying to get on campus by a certain time. I know my food intake wasn't the greatest but i have to admit that it's a heck of change from what I had been eating a few days ago. But, Gennel, I take criticism with open arms. I mean I am ready to learn more everyday.

Okay DH my wonderful honey is taking us out to dinner. talk later.
Kina

ciao ladies,

I had just fineshed breakfast when I realized that today was weigh in, I lost a pound this week. It's not great but its good. I can't chat long, we're covering the highschool Basketball tourney.

I'm not a bug sports fan but it should be interesting.

Later

It's amazing what kind words and a few cyber hugs can do... I think I can safely say that I got shook out of my funk. I want to thank you all for catching my back! It made a huge difference in my outlook.

I had a pretty amazing weigh-in this morning, but I feel like I cheated in a way! I didn't even have 1000 calories yesterday, and about 300 of those were white wine! It was just one of those days when I just didn't have my mind on food at all. It was a fairly busy day, so that helped... and I was also determined to get Richard Simmons in, because I knew that would jumpstart some weightloss. I did Sweatin' to the Oldies #3, which kicked my butt for almost an hour. I had planned on eating dinner, but it was so late by the time I did that, that I really didn't want to.

Anyway... I weighed in at 273, which is a 4-pound loss for the week and 12 for the challenge (so far? Is this the last weigh-in?). Wow. It feels good. And I couldn't have done it without you!

Hello everyone!! Choci, I am glad you are feeling alot better. Whenever you get down just remember that we are ALWAYS here for support!!

I weighed in at 167.5 which is a loss of 3 pounds for this week and a total of 7.5 for this challenge so far I have noticed that my weight loss works like this, I lose it on Monday or Tuesday and the scale doesn't change for the rest of the week but it is usually a good loss. Strange.Makes me happy anyway.

Have a great weigh in girls!!!

Congratulations on your losses everyone. So far it sounds like it's been a good week for weight loss! I am down two pounds this week to 177. I am very excited to be here!! I'm killing time right now till Sarah goes down for her nap, then I'll be hitting the treadmill. Yesterday was my day off so I'm hoping my legs will be rested and ready to go for it! I've been aiming for 30-60 mins five days a week. Does that sound ok to you guys? What are you all doing? Happy weighing in everybody!! TTFN,

Well I know I started this challenge at 194.5 and then somewhere along the road went up to 198.5. I swear I know that my scale is messed up. Anyway I jumped on the scale this morning and I have lost 1.5 lbs of the gained pounds. I guess it makes a difference when you actually use your equipment than just looking at it. LOL Well I think I am going to schedule yoga on the weekends. Since those are my quiet times. I am going to try and get 20 ab rolls a night. And I am shooting to get 2-4 miles on the elliptical machine every other day. I need to actually sit down and create a workout schedule. I think once I do that it will be more encouraging to me.

So anyway. Thanks to all of you for the support, the encouragement, and the wonderful posts. Wonderful thoughts go out to all of you this weekend. Enjoy the long the weekend. Bye.
Kina

Kina - you do need more food often and you'll feel better, I think. Breakfast can be fat-free yogurt and some grapenuts stirred into the yogurt cup or a handful of shredded mini-wheats. The protein/calcium is good for you and the cereal will add fiber and keep you fuller. It also helps carry away some of the fat in your diet. When you're home - throw some eggbeaters and a slice of lean ham into the fry pan for scrambled eggs/omelette. The Eggbeaters are only 30 calories per "egg" and no fat, since they are just egg whites. Have some whole wheat toast with sugar free Smuckers preserves! Awesome.

Yesterday I had a huge serving of stirfry vegetables for lunch - no fat just the butter spray to start it and some stir-fry sauce (no fat). I threw in - scallions, onions, green pepper, plaintain, broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms - whatever I had in the crisper drawer.

Supper was the usual Friday night pizzas - pita breads with homemade no-fat pizza sauce, mozzarella and turkey pepperoni. I put them under the broiler for about 5 - 10 minutes til they brown up a bit. They come out to between 200 and 300 calories each depending on the toppings and amount of cheese. If I eat light all day - I can have *3* for dinner while we watch a movie. Very little fat and the wheat pitas add fiber.

Just some ideas! If you need a new appliance - go for a grill - mine is Hamilton Beach ($60) and I use it every day. It's similar to the George Foreman - fat runs off - but larger. I do pita bread, chicken tenders (10 minutes), pierogies, vegetables - all kinds of stuff. Mine has a timer so I set it and walk away.

The pierogies are great if you're a starch/pasta addict like me. You don't have to be Polish! LOL If you have a half pound of pasta - it's 800+ calories. The frozen potato and onion pierogies are only 400 calories for half a pound. Big savings and very good with salsa or marinara sauce or sauerkraut. It's become one of our favorite treats. We grill them and they come out toasty around the edges with just a little butter spray.

I'll shut up now. :)

PS I always have a low weigh-in on Thursday because on the day before I eat lunch with Dad and then don't have supper because BB is busy elsewhere. Saturday, I'm afraid, I still carry last night's supper around. :)

NO loss this week - maintained, though!

Good morning everyone. I've been up and down so many times this challenge, I had to go back and see what my original starting weight was. This morning I'm down 2 pounds from last week. That means 1 pound from the start. Finally, I'm doing something to move in the right direction! Glad I could count myself among the other losers this week. I AM in good company.

Jen
238/230/140