Hello Diamonds!

Sorry I haven't posted in a while, I have been extremely busy! My son is a member of a Boy Scout Venturing Crew and I am volunteering as an adult leader. They go cabin camping once a month and I go with them. It last from Friday night till Sunday afternoon. Sounds like fun huh! No sleep, freezing to death, running around, hiking, the only thing I can say is that I got a GREAT workout!

Well, I've been having some trouble with a little binging : I've been craving carbs, especially bread! Last night I ate an ice cream sandwich AND a fudgecicle I seem to have no problem staying OP during the day, just at night when I'm trying to relax. I didn't workout on Monday or last night, but I'm going to tonight! I was still sore from my rough weekend

I need to go back through all the recent postings to see how everyone is doing. I'll write more later.

Sharon B.

Welcome Reeney! You sound a lot like me. I am 28, married, I have four children. I am 5'3 and weigh 225lbs. I am not really on any kind of plan. Just trying to watch what I eat and excercise.

I have not been doing well the past two days. My hubby has been having me run errands during the day, and I am eating on the run! I have been meeting him for lunch and we have done the fast food thing. Which it has been really nice to be able to have lunch with him, but I have not been all that wise on my decisions. Today I had a Chicken Ceaser Cool Wrap from Chick-Filet. Not too bad, but then i ate the waffle Fries too! ANd at night he has been wanting stuff like Pizza!! yumm.........

Well, I better go for now. My sister is picking up the oldest two and letting them spend the night with her tonight. I need to get there stuff ready.

Teri
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Hi Johnnie,

Hope you made it through last night! You will never believe this but I have a 9 year old daughter named Mykenna (pronounced like the last name but spelled like a first name. How ironic. Hang in there. I know you are tempted. Tonight, my family wanted whoppers---Of course . I actually resisted---let me tell you---that is quite a miracle for me.

I am actually feeling more energy now that I am not eating so much junk. In your mind---visualize yourself slimmer with more energy and feeling healthier. Sometimes, at night instead of hanging out in the living room (that is close to the kitchen), I go to my room and watch tv or read instead. Because it is far from the kitchen--it helps me. I know it sounds kooky, but I have absolutely no will power.

Buy some of those sugar free popsicles (15 calories)---that helps the snacking urge, too. You will be ok!!!

Bye!

Hi Teri,

We are alot alike! I have been overweight my whole life, though. Last year i was diagnose with a slow thyroid. That sure did not help things. I gained 40 lbs real quick.

I have 3 boys (10, 4, 2) and 1 girl (9). Oddly enough, she is the handfull. She has ADHD, but I am hesitant to medicate her. I am trying to work it out with her naturally. She has mellowed out a bit over the last 6 years, but she keeps me on my toes. She is a little to smart for her own good.

I am 5'4, 280 lbs, brunette, brown eyes. It seems like everyone else posts this---so I guess I will too. Read my above message to learn a little more about me.

Take care and I will talk to you later!

The doctor's office called me yesterday and said that my blood levels all came back in the normal range. I am going to have a CT done on my stomach as soon as they find someone who will accept Cigna HMO. The first place they had call me to set the appt. up said they only accept Cigna PPO. My doctor appt. For the sleep study is 2/5. I will meet the doctor, then we will set up the appt. for the actual sleep study. I am feeling so TIRED today! I have a headache also. I started to go raid the refridgerator, but decided I better get occupied until lunch time, so thought I would come post instead. Emily is still feeling bad, so I cannot take her to the gym nursery. Maybe tomorrow I will be able to. Her medicine should kick in today. Speaking of Emily, she is awake now. I better go get her.

more later!
Keep up the good work girls!
Teri

Good day to all you diamond girls! How's everyone doing?!

I have been trying my best to stay on plan. Last night I 'splurged' and had some sugar free, fat free yogurt with sugar free fudge. A few extra calories, but well worth it. Tasted so yummy!

I've been going to the gym regularly and managing the binge eating. I put the stationary bike on a low level and do 10 miles! It hasn't been easy but it is sooo worth it. I'm already feeling like I have more energy and good about myself for having a little will power!

Is there anything you ladies are having trouble with? I still have the food obesssions. I think about food CONSTANTLY. I won't eat it, but I just can't get it out of my mind. I have to keep water and diet sodas with me or I feel like I won't get the food out of my head. If I drink and feel full, it passes easier. I really hate feeling this way about food, but my counselor says it has to do with being anxious and focusing too much on food because I'm used to eating to make myself feel better. It would be so nice to have one day where I wasn't constantly talking to myself about eating!!

Well, I'd better get my vitamins and stuff, I'm off to the gym. I'll check in later!

JohnnieAnn

Hi Everyone,

I am staying strong but I do think about food alot. It is funny because now I totally appreciate every tiny bit of low cal food I eat. I can't wait until mealtime or snack time.

I am always physically hungry....but something snapped inside my head...my aha moment (as Oprah would say). I can't live in this body anymore---it just does not feel good anymore. Everything is harder...walking, getting out of bed, chasing my babies around. I thought... here I am ...29 and I have the body of an old woman. I still have 40-60 more years of my life to go and I am not going to live like this anymore. I have succeeded at almost everything I have set my mind on...why should this be different?

I don't think I will never binge again...but I have got to get it together most of the time. I can only binge occasionally.

I have a steno pad. I write down what I eat (even if it a little bad). I write about how I feel. I even congratulate myself when I pass up yummy food. I set a long term goal, but I also set up short term monthly goals too. I need instant gratification--I can't wait forever to feel like I have succeeded. I talk to my family about the food that I am eating and how I am already feeling better. They don't understand that my drug is food, but they try to be supportive.

What I am saying...is that sometimes losing weight is totally hard...and that sucks....but there is a moment when you know you have to do it...for yourself...for your kids...just to feel better...just to walk without being a little short winded...just to fit in a booth at a restaurant. I just knew it was time for me to stop saying I would start my new diet on Monday...that Monday never came.

So each of you who read this---Picture yourself thin...Picture yourself wearing any piece of clothing that you want...feel yourself moving without any difficulty...Smile...picture your children eating healthier too because that is what will happen as they see your new habits. This isn't about what we look like---this is about how we feel physically and how much we are willing to do to FINALLY take care of ourselves. God knows we have probably taken care of others for a long time. Now it is time for us!!!

OK---I hope I did not put you to sleep! Have a great day! Love yourself. Forgive yourself if you eat or think of eating. We are only human. We are not alone. We have each other!

Thanks, you said some things that I needed to hear!

I have been doing pretty doggone good this week, but last night I got weak! So I gave in and let myself eat an apple at 9PM, I have been cutting off food at 7:30 PM all week! I felt horrible, because I am really ready to lose, I want to do it this time!

Paula

Hi Gals!

Well, had a pretty good day yesterday except that I ate a hamburger, which in itself isn't so bad except that my hubby mistakenly picked up egg bread buns instead of whole wheat! I loaded it up with lettuce, tomato, cheese, onion, avacado, etc.. and the meat was ground sirloin, so over all it was a 'healthy' burger.

Today I met some friends for coffee in, of all places, a donut sho! I am proud to say that I stuck to my coffee, water, and protein bar! I didn't have a single donut and I didn't take any home with me either! Hurray for small victories!

I haven't heard much from you ladies, so I'm hoping I get some PMs or emails or posts to hear how everyone is getting along! Come on diamonds, I need to know I'm not alone in this struggle!

Ciao for Now,

Johnnie

Hey Paula,

Good for you! I am glad I could help. An apple is great. I am sure that an apple (even late in the evening) is ok for you.

Johnnie,

Sounds like you are doing well! Take care of yourself and hang in there.


I was so hungry last night when i went to bed. Oh well, I had some water and went to bed. But....tonight...I had Mexican food. I slipped up a little. I will get back on the wagon tomorrow.

Good night! Take care!

I feel as if I am losing sight of my goals. For about 2 months I was so focused on my "future" self and it was really helping me to watch what I was eating and when I was eating. And lately, it seems like those goals are far away and becoming unobtainable. One reason may be that this is my time of the month, which is always hard on me. I have decided I need to remind myself everyday of what I want to achieve, and remember the difference that it will make in my life. Does anyone have any suggestions on what I can do to help myself stay focused and remindful of my dreams and goals?
I have not been doing well lately. Yesterday I had lost 2 more pounds, but today it is backon there. I know it is water. I plan on trying real hard this next week to go to the gym everyday and really watch what I eat.
Tonight my hubby and I are going out to eat at Macaroni Grill. My mom is going to watch the kids. WOW! We hardly ever get a chance to be alone together! So far today I have not done well. ANd I'm sure tonight will be very fattening! My goal for tonight is to enjoy my time with my husband, and try to pay careful attention to when I start to feel full and quit eating no matter how much is left on my plate. AND not stuff myself. Maybe I can find something "light" that sounds good. I have never eaten at Macaroni Grill before, so do not know what they have. Emily is awake from her nap. Talk to you more later.

Teri
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Macaroni Grill is so yummy. Terry, It is hard not to eat when you really want to. Visualize success!

I did bad this weekend. When i am at home I am really bad.

On Friday, I ate at a mexican food restaurant. Saturday I had breakfast at a buffet. Saturday night I had whoppers. I don't think it could get worse than this. But...I am back on the wagon this morning! YEAH!

Terri, I had a bad weekend too. And I've been doing so well too!

Yesterday I had a party (I'm a kitchen consultant for PC) and I ate some of the food - namely the chocolate chip cookie bar dessert. And then when I got home my hubby had made cookies with my daughter so after dinner (which was thankfully healthy!) I had coffee and 4 chocoalte chip cookies! I should have stopped at just one, but I couldn't help myself! Than I had yogurt and popcorn!!

I've got to get back on track today. We're going to the movies later, so I'm gonna fill up on water so I'm not tempted to ask for M&M's and popcorn. Tonight we're having company over for dinner and I fear that means we'll be having dessert tonight. I've gotta do my best to just have something sugar free if I feel the urge to eat sweet!

Where is everyone? Comeon ladies, we need some support here! Give us a good shove back up on the Health Wagon!

Johnnie

This has to be a quickie tonight y'all! It is late and I'm tired, and hubby is asking me "when you coming to bed?!" Just wanted to check in real quick. I did horrible this weekend. But I talked to my husband and I think I am going to buy 10 weeks of weight watchers. Maybe having to pay and go in and weigh for a stranger each week, will help me stay on track. And start recording everything I eat. He wants me to see if I can find my old info first, and if so, then just use it. But I don't know if I still have it. If not, I guess I will buy 10 weeks and go from there. Tonight he said...."you know, when You were cooking that way before it seemed like the weight just fell off you" (ofcourse it didn't. Or it did not seem that way to me...) He said start cooking that way again. I told him OK but it was going to mean alot of chicken and stuff that he usually complains about. Infact the other night I fixed chicken he did not even eat it. He said well..... if it will work, then just do it. I will get used to it. So maybe.... he will not complain and will eat lowfat with me everynight. Now I just hope the kids do not complain too much!
Well girls....... IT is late and I am really tired. More later!

Thank you for letting me know (again) that I am not the only one in the weight struggle..........

Teri

Good Morning Everybody!

I did better than I expected to do this weekend, but not as good as I should/could have!!

We ate out both Friday night and Saturday at lunch, but I made better choices than I normally would!

I did great Sunday, well great for ME!!

Now this week may be a challenge for me because I have got a cold ( I hate being sick, I don't have time to be sick! ), and TOM is on his way!! I am hoping for the best!

Don't y'all hate to hear skinny (110lb ) people say oh I have got to lose weight!!! The people I work for have a VERY spoiled daughter and she whines about everything! I heard her saying the other day that she was going to start WW, I mean I know that she has a right to diet if she chooses, but I don't believe that she really wants to diet and she certainly doesn't need too! She just whines!!

Anyway, sorry! Remember the cold and TOM! and it's Monday! And I am dieting! Boy oh boy! Overload!

Y'all have a GREAT day, please have a better one than me!!

Paula