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300+ And Ready To Try Again....#276
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Happy New Year
Hey Thin... where did you run off to.??? You ended the last thread and started this one but left no message for us. :(
I am so excited about the added photos. :cb: They are GREAT !!!!! Tina... I can't wait to see your new hairdo. My daughters boyfriend likes her hair long too but she looks so much better in shorter hair. She FINALLY got a haircut that is shorter around her face and left longer in the back. She looks sooooooo much nicer now. :D Hurry hurry and post pics !!!!!!!!! Peekabooangel/Sandy... you are so cute. I think you are cuter than ... 2cute. :eek: Oh well... I will just have to draw a mustache and beard on your face when I print it out. :lol: Can't have anyone cuter than 2cute here. LOL Lucky... I think we need to hop up on that rocker together and comfort each other. Maybe it is the weather that is causing our parents to stress us so bad. Or.. maybe it is the fact we are NOT stuffing our feelings down with food. :chin: Kat...oh that recipe sounds good. Mmmmm I know what you mean about wanting to give the books to someone who will appreciate them. I sometimes donate things that I could sell at a garage sale because I know they are appreciated. If any of you are bosses... remember that when it comes to your employees.... and families. How often do we tell our families how much we appreciate them ?? And as far as mood swings... have you ever tried St Johns Wart? I used to have mood swings but cutting down on carbs has really helped that 200% !!!! And occasionally when I have something worth being upset about. ... lol ... I use St John's wart. Not often.. but it does help. Jackslady/Donna .... I am going to have to use both names untill I can remember they go together. LOL What a great photo you posted too. It is so nice to have a face to go with the posts. I have copied and printed them out. I will get to know everyone soon... I promise. Mary... I printed yours out too. Did you do the xmas exchange? I couldn't fine your photo. Baylee... darn... I knew I would forget what someone wrote. Grrrr Well... I did read it. :lol: I am just too lazy to go back to the last thread to find out. :o Now I can be even more embarrased because I can't remember if anyone else posted since my last post. Oh well.... I really liked the idea of keeping totals for the month. It was so awesome seeing Tina's efforts in black and white. I am going to start doing it too. Okay... my granddaughter is sleeping and my house is a disaster so I have to clean before she wakes up. I sure am glad that my mommy days are over. It is fun for a short visit... but I am too old now to be a full time mommy. I am too spoiled to be able to get on here any time I want too. I thought I was going thru withdraws having to wait until she took her nap. :lol: |
Just peeking in...I can make it to chat around 8pm est...hope to see you chickies there...
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Man, we have us some GORGEOUS ladies that post here don't we!
Sandy: You are beautiful honey! You look so much like a girl I went to school with in Jr high. Tina: Big smooshie (what my grandson and I call kissing) to the dh of yours. What a honey pot to do something so nice for you! Let's be sure and say a prayer today for our astronauts' families. I loved what President Bush said in his message. God Bless him he sure has gone through the wringer this administration. You guys I am feeling so great. I have been so busy today though. Got up at 7:30 and walked even though I was sitting here posting at 2 am! Had my breakfast, went grocery shopping at the commissary (where there are concrete floors that kill my big ole flat feet), came home and went on my second walk while dh fixed burgers (mine was sirloin) for lunch and watched the shuttle info for awhile, got up and cleaned up lunch and then cleaned the laundry room, entranceway, bathroom, kitchen, mopped all that then cleaned the living room, and front room that we use as a play area/ tv area for Thomas. Did three loads of laundry (sheets, rugs, load of clothes) and am going to try and get upstairs bathrooms cleaned today too! I am behind in my cleaning schedule and want to go to church in the morning so I have to get hopping today and get 90% done so I can just finish rest tomorrow afternoon. I got so jazzed when I got an e-mail from my sister this morning. Last time she saw me was Thanksgiving. I sent her the pic I posted and she told me I looked terrific and she couldn't believe I had only been doing this a month etc. That was so sweet of her. Well, on to my next duties so TTFN! Love you all! Donna;) |
Hi girls, how has the day gone? Good here!! Guess what?????I exercised....me....I did the word I hate the most....LOL, heres the deal, I tried to find an exercise tape that I have that is low impact from my days at Nutri System, well I could not find it, I tried to talk myself out of exercising after that but that little angel inside my head so nope, you have to get off your duff and get that butt outside and walk. It was a balmy 36 degrees today so I did it, I took a 1 mile walk. From my driveway to end of our road is exactly 1/2 mile, well I got to that point and turned around and forgot that its all up hill (gradual) to get back....but what could I do? I had to get back so one foot in front of the other and huffing and puffing a bit I did make it back and yes my shins and back were a little tender but guess its carrying all this extra lbs around with me, you'b be tired too.....But someday this will all change I know!! I just keep telling myself to look ahead at whats to come..........only good stuff from here on in, it will be work but what isnt? Anything worth having is worth working for.
I changed my pic next to my name so you can always put a face with the name, I love reading MDonna/jacksladys post with her pic, as I can always picture her smiling. Thanks for the good idea. TTYL....Hugs to all:grouphug: |
Hello Ladies
Thanks for the book offers I would take them if you are willing to ship them. Maybe we could pay you back for postage We had our Chinese Childrens festival today it was a mad house. DH took me out to eat and we went to Sam's club to do some shopping Isn't it sad about the space shuttle I'm on chat now come on over |
I am really sorry I couldn't chat with you guys. I tried a zillion times and it would always let me get into the room, type what I wanted to say and when I hit send it would either kick me off, my screen would go black and I would have to reboot completely or my cursor would lock up on the send button and I would have to restart my computer because I couldn't even get it to do anything using control alt delete. We have been having tons of problems with our internet server so I don't know if it is that or the computer which is only about 18 months old. Anyway, sorry I missed the chat and let me know about next time and I will try again.
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Hi everybody! :wave: I've checked in periodically through the day and just am overwhelmed that I haven't posted at all on the last thread. I thought I had done so good at keeping up for a change and here I am so far behind once again.
I really did great with food all week through Thursday. Then Friday I took my mom to mass. It was the two year anniversary of my dad's death. Then we went out to breakfast afterwards. Then I thought maybe she would like to take in a movie since I had to do a quick 'showgirl' job anyway. So I dropped her off after breakfast, ran a few errands and then picked her up again. I couldn't resist the popcorn :devil: at the show. Of course, I bought a large thinking mom would share it with me, which she didn't! :( Honey and I had to run to the funeral home at night for a co-worker of his. Then he took me out to dinner. We both ordered fish and chips, nothing 'diety' about that! So, my Friday wasn't so good and today hasn't been much better. Tomorrow I will be on my best behavior once again. Michelle: I'm so glad you finely found a pediatrician to make Andrew feel better. What a worry all that has got to be. Sandy and Donna: I'm so glad to see both of you still around and becoming real regulars here. You are both delightful. So many times we have people stop by, stay for a couple of days, and then go their own way. It's nice to have you join us 'for real'. Thanks too for the pictures. I have a hutch on my computer desk and the two doors are plastered with pics of all my favorite people from this thread. Sandy: WOW, Sandy, 6 pounds is AWSOME!! Good going!!! :D Here's the info you asked for on the Chicken Whopper's from Burger King. Pay close attention to how many points you add for that little dab of mayo! YIKES! Chicken Whopper (430 cal/24 g fat/2 g fiber/32 g carbs) 10.5; Chicken Whopper w/o Mayo (330 cal/7 g fat/3 g fiber/32 g carbs) 7; Chicken Whopper, Jr. (370 cal/23 g fat/2 g fiber/31 g carbs) 9; Chicken Whopper, Jr. w/o Mayo (270 cal/6 g fat/2 g fiber/31 g carbs) 5.5. Sorry it took me so long to post it to you. * That’s really awful about the grocery store. I don’t think people think anyone notices how they act. Duckie: Thanks again for posting the tally. Sorry I didn't have any good news this week. 2cute: Sometimes we just have to stay home for ourselves. Your folks will be fine without you this week. Take care of YOU!! Tina: Look how nice Chatty Cathy is being. You just can't help but love her! :; I just loved your comment to your mom about walking faster and the sacks of potatoes. They just don't get it. My mom's no lightweight, but she couldn't figure out why I would rather drive my van and take her and my aunt to the casino rather than take the bus for $5 and get a $15 lunch coupon. Finally, I said to her, "mom, I'm afraid I won't fit in the seats on the bus." She was very embarassed that she had not considered that. * Your story about your youngest being overweight hit home. I bite my tongue all the time, wanting to say to both of my sons 'do you want to look like your dad and I?' I try really had not to, but with the youngest bulging in 44's and the oldest bulging over 42's, I really see it coming. :( * And your evening out with your honey and the haircut story was so nice. Can't wait to see the results of your visit. * Just one question though.....Ron wears lace???? Katrina: Hope the hospital isn't flooded this weekend with that doctor boycott you were talking about. Could make working be horendous! Baylee: I don't think I even want to comment on chat. :o: LuckyLadyBug: Oh honey, I feel so bad for you with your 'dad troubles'. Know that others, myself included, have been there too. I know it doesn't do much when you're going through it. All I can send is a BIG [[[[[HUG]]]]] Donna: "except for people in your own situation, you are not understood". That is precisely why we're here and we stick together!!! And BTW, exercising twice a day religiously??? You're my HERO!!! You go girl!!! You can't get me within 10 yards of the big "E"!!!! :o Mary: What kind of books are you looking for? I've got a bunch on shelves downstairs that DH would be thrilled if I got rid of. Ok, the 'bra lady' is checking in on the booby issue. Yes, you do lose a bit in the boobies too, but even after losing 85#, I only went from a DD to a D, so it's not awful and honey still has plenty to play with. Well, girls. I have been here literally for hours. I started long before I went to chat and now it's after 11:00 PM. I think I caught up with everyone so I will say goodnight and hope that I don't lose this post. Love :love: to all. |
WEll here I am and it is not even midnight yet. LOL Almost but not quite.
I had my youngest granddaughter here for 2 full days. She turns 1 on Thusday and she wore me out. :faint: :lol: I am soooooo glad I do not have to be a mommy again. :lol: I am not going to reply to everyone tonight. I am going to do my best to be off of this computer before midnight. The weather here is WONERFUL and I want to rise and shine early and get outside tomorrow. Sit up Saturday... no "official" exercise... but I walked more miles than I can count chasing me darling baby. I consider it exercise if it is above and beyond what you normally would do. LOL I am so excited... my food is still GREAT and I LOVE THAT !!! Salads, fish, veggies and water too !!!! My food choices are getting better. My portion sizes are also getting better. Not perfect but definitely better. I have my HOPE back. I have my dedication back. I am getting my life back too... slowly but surely. |
Hey guys! I am up and addem as usual this morning. I am definitely a morning person. Unfortunately, hubby is a night kind of guy so our "romance" suffers a lot! lol
2cute: Good Girl! You are catching on to what I did. I know about chasing that grandbaby. My grandson runs me ragged, but I love every minute of it even though I need a respirator when he goes home! :lol: Hey thin: I bet you thought I was a yoyo last night huh? I felt like one and was getting royally #&$^5 OFF! So I finally gave up! lol It is so nice for you to be able to visit with your mom. Mine was difficult, but she and I got along great and I miss her. She passed away 6 years ago this March. You know my wildest "bra" dream is to get into one of those Victoria's Secret babies! (That is Jack's wildest dream too. Who'd have guessed!) My problem will be that hubby thinks goal weight means all of a sudden I will have a passion for wearing garter belts and stockings etc. He is gonna have to get real on that issue. I am not about to try and go to church or some other fancy function with my hose being held up by two suspenders that buckle every time you sit down. Maybe I should buy one and let him wear it around to see what a pain they are? DID I SAY THAT? :lol: :lol: :lol: Well, I have to get my good ole walk in this morning so I can get around for church. See ya later, girls! Donna |
Thin we really need non fiction type books but all are welcome
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Confession Time........
Ok, I just have to talk to you guys about this. Sometimes you feel like you have to put on a front in front of people, and believe it or not, sometimes... JUST sometimes, I feel like I have to put on a front to you guys. Not that you won't understand, or that you will criticize me, because I know you won't, but because I don't want to let you down or let you know how I beat myself up about things. The thing is, I KNOW that each & every one of us feel the same about this weight issue, or at least I think we do. :?: The point that I'm getting to, or trying to get to, is that I ate over my points on Friday night. WAY over. I ate aproximately 50 points, or there abouts. Well, I came here and I told you guys that I splurged and that I was OK with it. The truth is, I was NOT ok with it. :no: I was horribly agrivated with the fact that I gave up control. Now, I know there are those of you that will say, "Big deal Tina, you were good the whole month of January, so what if you splurged one day." :dz: And believe it or not, that's even what I say to myself. But then, I have that little voice :devil: in my head that says, "I can't believe you did that. You have worked so hard and then you blow it on one day....you'll not have a loss this week for sure." So my plan was, that since I went over my points on Friday, that I would make up for it on Saturday by strictly limiting my points. I had planned to limit myself to between 10-15 points yesterday. Well, of course you know what happened. I ate nearly nothing at work and then got home and pigged out. When I went to bed last night, I had that horrible sick feeling. You know, the one when you've eaten too much and you just can't get comfortable. :( Ok, I'm done now.
You have no idea how much better I feel now that I have talked to you guys about this. Don't get me wrong. I want you guys to kick my butt :drill: when I need it. I don't want you to treat me with kids gloves because I'm such a nut. :dizzy: I just have to get a handle on this whole beating myself up thing. I do know that I am not perfect. I think I just need to start taking some of the advice I dole out to you guys. :lol: Thank you so much for listening. I love you all from the bottom of my hearts. |
Tina , Tina, Tina .... {{{HUGS}}} {{{HUGS}}} {{{HUGS}}}
Isn't confession good for the soul. LOL Let me remind you that you are in a learning mode. "Learning" how to eat correctly. We all have messed up a few times ...some of us (me) more than others. Let me share something someone taught me years ago. Well.... actually it is a couple of things. LOL We all will mess up in life. Sometimes it is concerning food... sometimes raising our kids, sometimes being a spouse.. even sometimes just being too cheap when tipping. LOL The main thing is... we have to come to the decision to correct what we can, make amends if we owe them, and then FORGIVE ourselves and move on. I think you already know all of this... but I still feel a need to write this. My friend told me it was okay to grieve my mistakes for a while... a short while. BUT THEN to make the "decision" to move on. Do NOT dwell in it. ANd when it pops back into your mind (which it will) to verbally say aloud. "I have made the decision to put that behind me and move forward" THEN DO JUST THAT. Life is full of choices. It is up to us to learn from our mistakes and then move on. And I think you have done all of the above. {{{ HUGS }}} |
Tina,
I sit here at the keyboard trying to think of some words of wisdom to relay to you, but have none. I have been at that same spot you were at millions and zillions of times. It's hard to be good all the time, we are in the midtz of learning a new lifestyle, so along the way mistakes will be made, just like 2cute said. We have all made mistakes not only with the food issues but in life general, Kids, marriage, school, jobs, everything, its all tied together. But just forgive yourself and move on, yesterday is gone and theres nothing that can be done about it, so lets cover it up and say okay today is a new day and I will stay on the program. But as you spoke on the computer I know you felt you needed to let someone know and who better than us, we all understand, at least I do!!!! :drill: NOW JUST WORK ON TODAY :drill: HOPE I HELPED? Hugs to all and talk later... |
No kid gloves, just the facts ma'am...
:drill:TINA! FRONT AND CENTER!!! :drill:
Now here this!! I am NOT going to yell at you!! :doh: :?: :lol: Honey...what's done is done. End of story. One day will not undo 30 days of being in control. (you said it yourself) I sincerely doubt that you will gain anything, unless you ate more than 3500 calories. And if you did, and you DO gain weight, then look at it as a lesson learned. I'm sure you'll work that much harder in the next week to make up for it. May I just point out (what you probably already know) that instead of limiting your food intake, maybe you should have increased your exercise for that day? WE ALL KNOW by now that restricting your food intake severely will bring your metabolism to a screeching halt, to ward off starvation. Not to mention that it makes us so damn hungry we'll eat the legs off the kitchen chairs! I honestly believe that we need to lose some weight in our brains too...we need to lose all those silly misconceptions and bad feelings and self doubt and funky feelings that mess up our other-than-that perfectly normal common sense. God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. ...and that's all I have to say about that. :drill: NOW, DROP AND GIVE ME TWENTY! :drill: Did I miss a good chat session?? Geez, it seems that I can only ever chat on the days that I should be sleeping for work! When I have all the time in the world, something pops up and I can't come out and play with you girls! My sister asked us to dinner last night, kind of last minute...since I hadn't made anything yet and I had a hungry hubby on my hands, off we went! We ended staying there til about 4:00 this morning! Just talking and laughing...and drinking some wine. I will say that I did NOT overeat at all...(OK, maybe I over DRANK a wee bit...probably about 12 points worth of wine ingested...4 glasses. I'm hoping the laughing and giggling burned some of that off!) :lol: I took the boys to see "Kangaroo Jack" yesterday. I didn't eat as much as a kernel of popcorn! Or one Skittle! No soda! Victory is mine!! I didn't burn too many calories laughing at the movie, though...P.U.!! Well, let's just say, extremely mediocre. At least the kangaroo was cute! One of the topics sissy and I discussed was Weight Watchers. Yep, we're going back! They just opened a new WW center nearby, one of those places that has about 4 meetings daily, so you have NO EXCUSE to miss a meeting, EVER!! DH just kind of rolled his eyes like, "Here we go again!" :rolleyes: I don't blame him really...I'll just have to show him this time!!! Well, girls...the sun is shining once again in my neck of the woods...it's 43 degrees out there...I simply MUST take down those Christmas lights!!! It has been either raining or snowing or just too damn cold to take them down til now...opportunity knocks! Good exercise, going up and down that ladder, too! Have a great day all... Mary, do you want me to ship these books to your house or directly to the library? I have your address, but If you want them sent to the library,, just PM me with the address. I'm so glad they'll be getting a good home! :) |
To my sweet, sunny chick-adees...
THAT'S why LOVE this site, this thread, and you guys in particular! Tina's post immediately made me want to say a thousand things... and then I realized you've all pretty well said them already!
It's very unique to find a supportive group of people that have issues SO similar to your own. You ladies often discuss feelings and experiences that are incredibly pertinent and foremost in my day to day life... that the rest of the world doesn't even seem to recognize, let alone experience. I know EXACTLY how you feel Tina. On Friday night, I went to a friend's b-day party and I drank and I ATE... she had a party spread to die for! Drinking really lowers my inhibitions in the eating department and I let myself have whatever I wanted all evening. While I was doing this I was saying, and justifiably, that once in a while, splurging was okay as maintaining a healthy body weight is a reflection of one's day to day eating styles... and eating something "special" once in a blue moon isn't what's going to matter in the long run. I've worked SO hard in the last year to lose weight and reach goal and I know that I did nothing wrong. That said, I still feel wracked with guilt! Crazy huh? I'm definitely exercising hard and eating very well for the rest of week to make up for it! You know, I can't help thinking that I'll likely end up maintaining this week instead of losing... and losing would have been much yummier than those treats on Friday night! Food, if I choose to let it, has such control and impact in my life; the "day after" can bring me WAY down. The crazy thing is... I know you guys understand this! Most people don't have a clue as to how much it can affect how I feel about myself! I think, however, that I'm slowly beginning to adjust how I consider those "splurges" that my mind sees as failures. I know I've worked hard and I know I'm not about to allow my weight to creep back up. Logically, it's quite simple. Now, if I can only get my mind to accept logic... I'll be all set! Tina: You've been doing fantastically! I know that you and me feel sucky about those splurges we occasionally have. I also know that neither of us is going to revert to our old ways of eating; we've come too far! :) Okay. Quick update on the choas that my life was last week. :lol: My kitty, Moses, is home from the vet's. He's okay... for now. There's serious concern that he may have something like cat colitis that would have serious flare-ups every few months... that would be bad because we just couldn't afford it. He's cost us $1200 in the last 5 months!!! We'll see how it goes. I am happy he's home and back to his old self... for the present at least. After a week, TOM is still AWOL! I did a pregnancy test Friday morning (before going out to drink) and it came back negative! That's good news. I bought 2 tests though and I'll probably do another in a week or so, just to be sure... Hmm... maybe TOM has decided to take a vacation for a while (because of my weight loss); this, btw, would be FINE with me! Well, my few moments of quiet have just disappeared so I've gotta take off for a bit! Sara :) 270/148/150 |
I'm BAAA-AACCK!
Sandy: I just wanted to say that the cartoon you posted in the last thread was HILARIOUS! I loved it... I just printed it out and I'm gonna stick it on my fridge for a while. It will serve two purposes; one, it will make me ask myself if I REALLY should be opening the fridge and, two, it will give me a bit of light-hearted perspective on my crazy weight issues! Thanks for posting it!
Sara :) 270/148/150 |
Tina: One more voice heard from and they we will ALL shut up about it, right girls? Ok, I am gonna take a different approach. I want you to look at it and say, What the heck is the worst that could happen from this slip? Let's see..... gain 10 lbs more, not likely, lose all your friends and family, NOT A CHANCE, be unable to fit behind the table, in the door or on the bed, uhuh! So, my gut tells me that the biggest thing in your mind is not the slip so much (though that bothered you), but that somehow you felt you were being dishonest with us and that is bologna! I for one do NOT consider it a flub, a booboo, an error or mistake. Let's just say you had a rippen' good time and you are back to being serious! Just because you overate does not mean you have some mental defect or that you lost control or that you have given up. Sometimes our poopy ole bodies betray us and demand food we know we shouldn't give it, but it doesn't let up sometimes so the best thing to do is to give it what it wants for the moment and then you can move on. You haven't jumped ship, just wandered down to the dining room after hours for the all you can eat buffet! lol Love ya sweety!
I am having the cramps from **** and all on one side so exercising my second session was awful. I feel like someone kicked me. I think I need to go and finish vacuuming etc and get my mind off it so I will go for now. Donna |
I don't think I even have the words....
to tell you guys how much I love you. :love: I am constantly amazed and totally humbled to be included in such a fantastic circle of women. How loved and supported I felt the minute I came back after posting. You know, (and I'm not just saying this) we should thank God every day for one another. It's amazing to me that I have more support from friends I've never met in person than I have from members of my own family. But then again, I guess that's because we are all on the same road together and they're off in la la land somewhere. I am going to print out all of your responses and put them in my journal so I can look back at them whenever this happens again. (and it will) :dz: One day does not a failure make. I'm not sure which one of you said it, but thank you. Thank you all for being the best friends a girl could ever ask for.
:drill: NOW! It is time to get back to business!! :drill: I doubt I will gain, but if I do......oh well. Do I want to gain? :no: But it is definitely a learning lesson for me. Of course, it didn't help at all when dh brought me home a box of Valentine's Day candy today. I wanted to give him a great big hug......and squeeze him tight enough that his eyeballs would pop out and go flying across the room! :tired: :lol: Did I eat the candy, you ask? :yes: I did. Did I enjoy it? :yes: I did. Am I happy about it now? :no: I'm not. BUT, I'm dealing with it. I think, I have been so strict on myself for so long, I have allowed myself to be deprived and then, no matter what I said, when I gained that .6 last week, it depressed me because I had worked so hard. That just kind of set it up and then it ballooned from there. I guess when you feel deprived, you just come to a place where you say, "You know what, I'm going to eat what I want to today and I'll get back on track tomorrow." The only problem is, sometimes tomorrow never comes. Or when it finally does come, it's 3 weeks and 10 lbs later, know what I mean? That's what has been happening to me the last three days. I start out the day pretty good, feeling in control, determined to keep the day good and then before I know it.....BOOM! I'm on the couch with a spoon in one hand and an empty candy wrapper in the other, a empty half gallon of icecream at my feet and something stuck to my cheek.....ah, it's an empty potato chip bag. Ok, it's not quite that bad, but I thought giving you a mental image would make you laugh. :lol: Like today for instance, the day started out fine. I had an apple for breakfast and a Lean Cuisine for lunch. 7 pts total. Dh was supposed to clean the house while I was at work this morning because I've been working so many days, and I come in from work and it is a mess. Immediately, I'm pissed. So, I'm sitting and steaming on the couch when he comes in from his Mom's house (where he had eaten lunch) and hands me a box of candy. (had 6 pieces in it) Well, I'll show him! I'll eat all 6 pieces! And I did. :( Well, except the one with the coconut. I hate coconut. Then, his Mom had sent some food home. Is her food ever good? :no: Did I make a plate anyways? :yes: I had 2......yes count them, 2 cheeseburgers, potato salad and coleslaw. Oh and I grabbed a couple of chocolate crisp candy hearts on my way out of the kitchen. Confession good for the soul? Absolutely, and boy do I feel better having told you guys that. I'm not proud about eating it, but I certainly feel better having told you. Me and my co-worker were discussing diet today. Not Chatty Cathy.....my friend. She weighs 350+. I really worry about her. She is a terrific person and I don't want anything to happen to her. She eats an amazing amount herself, but is so supportive of me. We have talked several times about her joining WW with me, but she's not ready yet, and I don't want to push. I know what that's like......it has to be a decision you make yourself. Anyways, I was griping and moaning about how I'd eaten like a pig the last couple of days and I told her I was sorry to be running my mouth to her like that and she said, "Tina, don't you know that you're my diet inspiration? I look at what you've done and it gives me hope that someday I might be able to do that too. You're not perfect. You make mistakes and eat what you want to every now and again, but you never give up. You always keep trying and that truly inspires me." I can't even tell you how much I needed to hear that. It made me feel so good. Even though I'm not nearly close to my goal, she sees the progress and the fact that I keep on....keeping on inspires her. I never give up. And girls, I'm here to tell you..........I'm never giving up. You have my word on that. I'm off now, to take a hot bath and get this hamburger funk off me and tomorrow.......NO, I take that back. And today, this instant, this moment in time.....I am back OP. Thank you my soul sisters. What would I ever do without you. Until the day I can meet you and hug you in person, I hope this will do. :grouphug: |
DETERMINATION!!!!!!
Okay, I posted that I exercised yesterday, well today it was lousy outside, rain, sleet, snow, you name it we got it, I did however go to WalMart and walk around the entire store and I did buy myself a new pair of sneakers (tennis shoes) and a new exercise tape as my old one seems to have grown legs and walked away? Anyway bought the Pilates one by Denise Austin. Have not put it in yet, but plan on it tomorrow once I put the kids on the bus and before I take shower for work, think I will however put it in the bedroom VCR to check it out tonight, cant get to the VCR in the livingroom where there is room to do it cause the kids and dh have the tv.....at least they leave their paws off my computer!!! There I go again with the Mine Mine Mine issue....LOL....but they have there sony playstations, nintendoes and what ever else they got down there....this piece of equipment is Mine. Hugs to all and TINA we are all here for you if you did not notice.:) |
I am sitting here nude :o from the waist down waiting for my clothes to dry! (too much information?)
It has been snowing all day, 32 degrees...so I decided I had better get out there and try to find my car. It is still snowing but I wanted to get the first layer off the car & steps. That snow is HEAVY ... Then I walked down the driveway to see how much snow was on the road. I would say at least 7 inches so far. I just stood there for awhile listening to the quiet. I could hear myself breathing it is so still..just the snow coming down. Anyway, ergo I was wet and have to dry my clothes. Tina, my dear - - - Like Baylee said thin people overeat too. You have your "tally" for the month of points, water & exercise, right? So average Friday into that, be thankful and forge ahead - Chinese New Year, ya know. Then of course head those words of wisdom from Ms. Kat. Quote:
Sara, refer to above Kat Quote!!!! SOOO happy about Moses but :yikes: $1200.00. Not to worry you but I know many women that lost weight only to gain some if not all of it back.. In the form of a little girl or little boy. Hey chick's we could be Auntie's!! :dance: Snowplow went by..darn him! I was hoping for tomorrow off. |
Tina: That's the way girl. Tomorrow is another day!
Sandy: Exercise is exercise. From what I understand, the only stuff that doesn't count is stuff you do all the time, like for example, I live in a 2 story condo so those darn stair trips do me no good! Except to make my knees hurt! Lucky: Is there not something just so incredible about standing in snowfall and silence? God does create miraculous things of wonder and beauty for us! Whooee that must have been a chilly wait! I just wanted to peek in for a sec. I have to get up at 5 with Jack so I am in bed by 8:30 tonight for sure. Tomorrow is scrapbooking at my house with my daughter and I have to cook so I have to get up early so I can eat and exercise and fix the casserole before she gets here at 9:30. For those of us that have had the blues (me included today), here is your :lol: for the week: Weight loss the best way An obese fellow was reading the paper one day lamenting the fact that his doctor has ordered him to lose 75 pounds. Next thing he sees is an advertisement for a "guaranteed" weight loss program. "Guaranteed like heck, "he thinks to himself. "But let's see what they think they can do." He calls them on the phone and subscribes to the 3-day, 10 lbs. weight loss program. The next day there comes a knock at his door, and when he answers, there stands before him a voluptuous, athletic 19 year old babe dressed in nothing but a pair of Nike's and a sign hanging around her neck. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company. The sign reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me." Well, without a second thought he takes off after her. A few miles later, huffing and puffing, he finally catches her and has his way with her. After they are through he kisses the girl one last time and thinks to himself with a nod, "I like the way this company does business." For the next two days, the same girl shows up and the same thing happens each time. On the fourth day, he weighs himself and, sure enough, he has lost 10 pounds. Deciding that he likes his somewhat more slender physique, not to mention the method of "treatment", he calls the company back and subscribes to their 5-day, 20 lbs. weight loss program. He thinks that losing 20 pounds in only 5 days seems like a lot, but he is intrigued by what their "workout" schedule might be like this time. As expected, the next day there comes a knock at his door. When he answers it there stands a 22 year old knockout dressed in nothing but a pair of Reebok's and a sign hanging around her neck. She is simply stunning, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. She introduces herself as a representative of the weight loss company. The sign reads, "If you can catch me, you can have me." He's out the door like a shot! This gal is in excellent shape and it takes a while to catch her. But when he does, it is worth every cramp and wheeze. She is wonderful, the best he has ever had. He is really looking forward to the next four days. For the next four days, the same girl shows up and the same thing happens each time, much to his delight. On the sixth day, he weighs himself and, unbelievably, he has lost another 20 pounds. "I love this company," he thinks to himself, "I never knew losing weight could be so easy and so much fun." Feeling much better about himself, he decides to go for broke and subscribe to the company's 7-day, 50 pound weight loss program. "Are you sure, sir?" asks the representative on the phone. "This is our most rigorous program." "Absolutely," says he, "I love your program. Haven't felt this good in years!" The next day there comes a knock at his door and he enthusiastically answers it. There stands before him a 200 pound perfect specimen of a man dressed in nothing but racing spikes and a sign around his neck. He introduces himself as a representative of the weight loss company. The sign reads, "If I can catch you, I can have you." -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
I am sitting here nude from the waist down waiting for my clothes to dry! AGAIN
My nephew came over for water and got stuck so I had to take my JUST dried clothes and go and help him. Got him out and brushed off my car AGAIN. I think the snow is coming down faster now than earlier today. |
I just have to say this....
First of all.......I changed my avatar. Now on to more important things.........
It's 2 weeks till Daytona!!! :cb: :dance: :dancer: :high: :cloud9: Off to exercise now.....be back to report in later. :strong: p.s. Lucky: You're cracking me up. You and Donna have a lot in common, typing nude. Maybe we should start a new fad.....300+ And Ready To Try Again....in the NUDE!! :lol: |
Geeeez....
Where is everybody?! I've been gone for two hours and not one post! Ok, maybe I'm the only one that doesn't have a life tonight. :lol: Just popping in before bed to ask you a question and present a fact...... Question: Do you know who did the 3 mile WATP tonight? da da da da da da da (humming the Jeopardy theme) That would be....... ME! Now, the fact: The fantastic way I felt after I finished my video was a million times better than any food could taste!! :strong:
Have a great night ladies and I'll check in with you in the morning! :grouphug: |
Way to get back OP Tina. Im so proud:bravo:
Okay, fess up who was it that does the Pilates tape? OMG, I just tried it and :censored: I gotta loose some of this excess baggage in the belly area to do that!!! But I held in and did what I could, but boy was I flabbergasted!!:fr: Everytime she said and do this, I was like yeah right lady maybe when theres about 50 lbs less of me.... She says to pull up to a sitting position and I say out loud "as Im the only one awake in the house" yeah you mean to roll to a sitting position...:idea: . So, Im sitting there/laying there doing what I can do calling her bad bad names.....but guess she's heard it before....LOL But I will plug along and move move move. Tomorrow Im thinking a little good music and dance for 20 minutes or so in the livingroom with my 5 year old might be fun for both of us and give me a good work out at the same time. And she loves to exercise....LOL "she does not I repeat Does Not take after me.... hope she stays that way!!! Everyone take care and big :grouphug: to you all!!! Waiting for my dh to get home from fishing then think I might ask if he would like to get lucky:lucky: thats always a good work out.....and hes always alway a willing participant.... |
Sandy...I have a Pilates tape too! ...I've only used it a few times. Don't worry about not being able to do it like Denise does! Look at the size of her! Just do the best you can, each time will get a little better. I take a Yoga class at the gym...there are things that I am no where near able to do but I modify the move and pray that she moves quickly to the next one!! Pilates is deceiving though, isn't it?? The moves look so easy and gentle...it is a surprisingly good workout. Good luck with it!
I got my exercise today doing some yard work...After I got the Christmas lights down, I decided the walkway needed some sweeping...then the flower bed under my picture window looked really shabby, so I cleaned that out...then I noticed some stuff in the garage that needed to take a ride in the garbage truck...about 4 giant bags later, I did a little raking...Spring fever? Seemed like it, but we still have a L*O*N*G way to go before that happens...even though I did see some daffodil shoots popping their little green heads out of the ground! The front of the house looked so nice and tidy when I was done, I had to go buy a new wreath for the front door...something to perk it up a bit. It really was a nice day...sunny and not too cold...dh came out and worked on all the cars while I puttered around the yard...It was the kind of day I like...no obligations and no place to be at a certain time...ahhhh..... Oh Lucky...you kill me...I'm sitting here at the computer in my jammies, with socks on and a blanket wrapped around me...you Minnesotans are tough! i'd love a good snow storm...could you send some out this way? Quote:
I've got a busy Monday coming up...dentist @ 9, WW @11, taxman @ 3...God know how long that will take, he's doing our taxes and the FAFSA forms for us...(Financial Aid forms for my college bound baby!) :yikes: Keep the faith, babes! Hang in there! |
Well... here it is 3:30am.
I went to bed between 9:30-10pm last night. I just cant win when it comes to sleeping. :rolleyes: Either I go to bed at 3:30 or wake up at 3:30. I don't know what is wrong with me. :shrug: Okay... it is time for a new thread so.... STOP !!!!! Do not post here. come to our new page #277 See you all there. :wave: |
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