Oh Summer I am so jealous. I have always wanted an old farmhouse. I love old houses. The big rooms are great but up here the farmhouses are so expensive now because everyone wants them.
It is cold today. 67 degrees. BRRR!!!
Oh I am not too upset that the scales arent moving but sometimes I have days where I think about it and it seems like so much work just to maintain. I have never been able to eat alot of calories like that. I dont know why. It really doesnt seem fair. LOL My metabolism just sucks. I have always done the 6 miles (at least since spring) so my body is pretty used to it. I actually feel guilty when I dont. It is supposed to rain this evening so I am not sure I will get in another walk or not.
There are so many new people here. Has it really been that long? Well it's going to be a little tough this time getting back on track. I think I'm going to have to take it slow. Start eating right and get al that water in again and then I'll get my exercize back up to speed.
But I did have a great time on the vacation. When we got back, my sister was hining about her not being able to do anything so my parents offered to watch my kids and Karen and I went back down to New Mexico for 6 days. We went to Ojo Caliente Mineral Springs Resort and Spa. It was so nice. Got a massage, sat in some hot mineral pools all day. They had 6 different kinds of mineral water to sit in and 1 to drink (the one to drink was Lithia water, good for depression and digestion but it tastes nasty) Spent alot of money in the gift shop. Met alot of Yoga Gurus. Went to a haunted resturant, and an 500 year old native american pueblo ruin. Not much was left but broken pottery. We actually had to hike up the rocky side of a hill.
Angie: I think the depressed feeling is more because I haven't been eating right or drinking my water. And not to mention not moving. I'm starting to feel better just being back on here. By the way, you are doing so good. I know it's frustrating and you want to just get there now already but lok at how far you've come. You are an inspration. I'll take your 67 degree weather if you take my 100-105. I hate the heat. Thank god for central air.
Noelle: I would love to be able to get to the one in Hawaii. I'm looking into different ways top get there. WE'll see. Training starts next month I believe. The initial meeting is on the 31st. 26.2 miles. I can do that.
Kempy: I love to paint. I've been trying to talk people in to letting me paint this house. I've got somany projects I want to start.
Bet you guys didn't miss the long posts . It will be shorter next time. Talk to you all later.
I have a question about eating out and etiquette. I always try to make good choices at restaurants, I always ask if there is a low fat option to the menu, etc. Sometimes when in large groups, someone will say something to the effect of "come on, don't you ever have any fun?" etc. Well every once in a while, I will order whatever I want and not worry about it.
So today I am going with a bunch of cousins and aunts to Applebees for lunch. I have lost some of the pounds I gained back in the last few weeks, and now I am 4 pounds from goal! So I looked at some restaurant guides and decided what I am going to have. But Applebees is wierd sometimes, some of the locations don't have the same menu items as others, so I am going to have to be doing some asking and evaluating at the restaurant, and I hope I don't get embarassed about it, or have anyone make comments to me, my mom's favorite one is "you don't need to lose anymore weight! you look great!" Well, I know I look good, but I still want to lose this last 4 pounds, it's the most challenging 4 pounds I have encountered yet in this journey for some reason.
So yeah, does anyone ever have this probllem ? And also, what's good on the Applebees low-fat menu ?
Hi all. It's hump day and I'm trying to stay positive and motivated about staying OP this week. I forced myself to go out and walk yesterday, got my regular route in of 3.5 miles so that was a good thing. I had to keep chanting "i'm doing this for myself" as I walked since I was a bit grumpy. I was SO good last week and staying OP was effortless. I need to do something different...I need to set a new goal or SOMETHING! to get help me stay with this weight loss because I do not want to be this big (or bigger) forever.
Hi Tonya. I can't offer any suggestions for Applebees because we don't have one where I live. Boneless, skinless grilled chicken is usually a safe bet anywhere (albeit boring sometimes). But I do understand the subtleness of family and friends who are saboteurs. They most likely are unaware of what they are doing so are unable to stop. Just make your feelings known to them and hope they understand and back off. Kudos to you for planning ahead and I would not be embarrassed to ask the waithelp about having your food just the way you prefer, you're paying for it and I'm sure they'd be happy to oblige.
Hello again Summer. We have another Summer (Summerlover) on this thread but she's on vacation at the moment...maybe we could call you GEM (that ain't a bad moniker eh?)? Anyway, you let us know and we'll figure it out. I loved the quote by Beverly Sills, so true!
Jen glad to hear you had a great time--2 great times in fact. Did ya take any pictures? You guys are getting 105 degrees ? I thought it was bad when we got up to 90. I don't envy your weather.
Angie, you hang in there girlie. You'll get to goal. You're my hero .
Kempy, I'm not giving numbers, I'm too ashamed ... Minority Report, is that the movie w/Matt Damon? I caught some of that but not the whole thing. Scared ya did it?
my fingers are frozen from the A/C, think I'll turn it off for awhile. Well, Holly, Emily and Sandy...and anyone I may have missed, have a great day. I'll check back later.
Good afternoon!! I just ate about the equvilant of a small brownie!! I hate it on the days that I have to make brownies. They are evil temptations!! I need to find a business where I can make the same amount of money and not have to work with food. LOL Keep dreaming Angie!!
Jen, Your vacation sounded so fun. I would like to do something like that. I was checking into renting an RV for this winter sometime and maybe driving to Florida(this way I can take the dogs and kids). They get $700.00 per week for one that sleeps 6-8. Jeepers!! I thought it would be cheaper to rent an RV than to stay at a hotel. I would still have to pay for the campgound too. Maybe I can squirrel away enough money to surprise Jay and do it this winter. I put money away each week and dont tell him so that way when the tourists are gone I can surprise him with extra bill money. A couple years ago I did it for taxes and he was doing it at the same time and I didnt know he was. It was a great surprise because between the two of us we saved the $2000.00 for taxes.
I'm not on any kind of diet plan so I wouldnt know how to switch. Basically I just try to watch my fat and calories and exercise. The reason I am doing so much walking right now is because this winter when there is 3 feet of snow on the ground I will be kicking myself if I hadnt gotten out and enjoyed it. There is nothing more depressing then winter. YUCK!! I am dreading it already.
I have been trying to find a weight bench. I cant find the one with the butterfly on it and that is what I want. Plus it has to be fairly compact because I have so much exercise equipment in my livingroom as it is.
Yeah, I tried the Low-fat Grilled chicken Asian salad.. it's 8 WWP , and 7.4 g fat, for the HALF order... and it was really good, so now I know what to order next time
I just ate dinner and boy am I stuffed. It wasn't waht I really wanted but it will do. For some reason when I got home I didn't want to eat my diet. I was good and did it though. I took Echo for a walk to help me get past the pizza monster. I guess it worked.
hi Tonya! I used to wokr at Appelbee's when I was 20. May fav was the LF chicken quesedias (sp) and I used to add extra mushrooms. I really don't eat there anymore. Hubby doesn't like it. Did you get on their site to see what they have? Don't get embarassed about your selections. You are the one at the table making the lifstyle change. I am sure you wouldn't do that to those poeple if they were working hard. Like Noelle said, you are the one paying for it ask away!
Angie when you and Jay head to FL let me know what part you are going to. I might be able to meet you there if it isn't to far for us.
I guess you guys must be busy so I will try back later.
oh that would be cool Kempy. I have him talked into it now so maybe we can start saving together and I will keep my secret stash to surprise him with spending money. LOL
I started a new walk last night. I walked from my house down to the beginning of the riverwalk and back. 3 miles. YES!! and I got to skip the evil hill. The one on my street sucks too but it is shorter.
I also ate a ton of Baked Doritos last night. BAD BAD!! I have a pimple so I can only guess what time it is. I do like to know that there is a reason for my cravings and it isnt just that I suck at dieting. haha
they didn't have all those menu items on the fat-free stuff.. I wanted to try that low fat blackened chicken salad, it seemed to be the lowest, but not all the Applebees have the same stuff. I saw the low fat chicken quesadillas, and they had veggie one's that were even lower fat, but it was still 11 WWP, and the salad was 8, so I opted for that, but I was close to doing the veggie quesadillas
Just checking in...using my moms new laptop and it's hard to type on...plus I'm holding Ian...
We're having a good time- treatted myself to a haircut and highlights yesterday from a friend. Not getting a lot of playtime with 7 little boys in the house (all 5 and under!!) But they are having a blast.
Eating could be better (could also be a lot worse so I'm not stressing over it) Thought I could get some walks in, but forgot my tennis shoes...plus it's been 95 degrees everyday.
Hiya! I have been OP since Monday, woohoo! It is TOM, so this is a challenge for me. I decided to put my scale in the bathroom closet so I do not become obsessed with the #s. When I weighed myself this morning, it showed 1.5 pounds more than yesterday, but, I am guessing that it's water weight. For the past 4 days I have been drinking 2.5-3 liters of water per day. So, I decided rather than be upset with myself, I am going to stay OP, keep exercising, and avoid the scale, for now.
Has anyone heard of skinny cows ice cream sandwiches? My best friend told me about them last night, and supposedly they are low fat and REALLY yummy. She is really lucky. She eats and eats and eats, and is really thin. She is also 1 or 2 inches taller than me, but, she eats all the "forbidden" treats. Her favs are combos and m&m's. If I look at those, I gain ten pounds, lol.
My usual morning workout was derailed this morning because my 3 year old wet the bed last night, so, his bath replaced the workout. I'll just have to make sure to make it up tonight. Yesterday was similar, only in the am, I was too tired to get up at 5 am; so I did my pilates and Bounce Back After Baby tape in the evening. A little on the low end for aerobic activity, but, my workout ended up being 65 minutes total.
Angie,
Baked Doritos aren't so bad, are they? At least you didn't eat a pan of brownies, or box of cookies.(Usually what I feel like doing when TOM)
You and I aren't too many states apart. We live in New York State. Wishing I lived further south though, am not a fan of the snow. I have tried for years to talk my husband into moving, without any luck. He has a really good job now, so, we're stuck here. Sigh.
Kempy,
Congrats on beating the pizzza monster . I know what you mean though, I love pizza. Last week the rest of my family had DiGiornos pizza, and I had a Lean Cuisine meal. The pizza smelled sooo much better!!
Noelle,
I know what you mean about frustration! The scale just doesn't budge for me, and I easily lose my motivation. It seems like I exercise my butt off, and, nothing. Guess 50% is genetic, and 50% is my doing. I need to count calories, but, so many things I eat, I do not measure portion sizes, and lose track of how much I am eating. I get really discouraged because I have other medical problems as well.
Hi to everyone else...Summer (GEM), Tonya, Jen, Emily, anyone else I missed!
chikita -I love skinny cow!!!!!!! They taste better than alot of the low fat alternatives. The chocolate ones are the best but if you like strawberry cheescake they have those as well. I am in NYS as well - and love it for the most part but I melt in humidity. Not a pretty sight.
Noelle - call me whatever you want - within reason- I respond. Summer, GreenEyes, GEM, Yo!...whatever works.
Kempy - I will have to try and avoid the pizza by walking the dog. I will have to wait and start that Monday because we are adopting a rescued golden and picking her up this weekend. My husband has the name and everything - Fenway- he's a red sox fan.
Angie - glad to hear you found a way to skip the evil hill. I went rollerblading today before work and met a not so nice incline - we'll see how I am walking tomorrow but I had to do something because my sister was in town and there was a graduation party to be had with my mom's evil macaroni salad and very tempting (yes, I gave in) sausage patties (but I topped it with grilled peppers.
God bless you all with kids I don't know if I could do it. A husband and a soon to be puppy will be enough for now. Though with the new house my mom is on the grandkids parade.
I hope all have a wonderful day!
Summer (GEM)
here is another quote (kind of funny):
"Illegitimis non carborundum."
Lat., "Don't let the *******s grind you down."
-Gen. Joseph Stilwell
It's going to be another hot one here today. You can just feel the heat coming up off the cement. I did take a couple pictures but I have yet to develope them. It always takes me a while to get them in. Well I also started a quilting class, it gives me something to keep my hands busy and my mind off eating while the kids are playing. It's pretty fun. I'll have to take a picture of it when it is all finished. I'm trying to load in a picture of my kids but I don't seem to be able to figure out how this scanner thing works, so maybe later.
Angie: Did you try Cruise America? They are pretty much the only ones I Know of that rent around here. Somebody told me they were pretty reasonable, but I never checked it out for myself. The campgrounds usually aren't that much. $20-$30 + $2 for each additional person over the age of 12. If you do decide to go, make sure to pick a campground that has full hookups and shower facilities. It really is awesome to travel that way.
anyway.....Hi to everyone else. I'll check back in later,
I would love to move south too. Ask Kempy and Noelle, I have complained about Maine the whole time they have known me. LOL I have never really been farther than New Hampshire so a trip would be so much fun.
GEM, If you ever want to try out some kids I'll let ya borrow mine for a week. haha That would definately change your mind. This summer is dragging by. I love summer but I hate having the kids home ALL the time. All they have done is argue and beat each other nonstop. It is so much quieter when school starts.
Tony, glad you found something lowfat at Applebees. I have one in Bangor but I have never eaten there. I dont want to go in and then find out that they dont have any lowfat alternatives. because if I am going to try to eat out something lowfat and get stuck eating fatty foods it damn well better be chinese. LOL
Jen, I checked into one it is a 30 foot one with a queen bedroom and all the extras. I am waiting to hear what the rates are for January. We may take my MIL with us that way it will be cheaper. I think I will see if my sis will stay at my house with Cappie(barker) and Candi(shitter) and just take Rebel(spoiled rotten) with us. I am so excited!! We never get to take a vacation. Jay is excited too. He is already talking about buying a motor home to have so we could do this every year. My in laws have land down by Daytona Beach so we are going to see if we can stay there when we get down there. Maybe this will kick me in the *** to lose. I will need to get at least 10 pounds off by then so I can enjoy myself and not have to watch every bite.
So I looked at some restaurant guides and decided what I am going to have. But Applebees is wierd sometimes, some of the locations don't have the same menu items as others, so I am going to have to be doing some asking and evaluating at the restaurant, and I hope I don't get embarassed about it, or have anyone make comments to me, my mom's favorite one is "you don't need to lose anymore weight! you look great!" Well, I know I look good, but I still want to lose this last 4 pounds, it's the most challenging 4 pounds I have encountered yet in this journey for some reason.
? I thought it was bad when we got up to 90. I don't envy your weather.
... Minority Report, is that the movie w/Matt Damon? I caught some of that but not the whole thing. Scared ya did it?
hi Tonya! I used to wokr at Appelbee's when I was 20. May fav was the LF chicken quesedias (sp) and I used to add extra mushrooms. I really don't eat there anymore. Hubby doesn't like it. Did you get on their site to see what they have? Don't get embarassed about your selections. You are the one at the table making the lifstyle change. I am sure you wouldn't do that to those poeple if they were working hard. Like Noelle said, you are the one paying for it ask away!
Morning!
They taste better than alot of the low fat alternatives. The chocolate ones are the best but if you like strawberry cheescake they have those as well. I am in NYS as well - and love it for the most part but I melt in humidity. Not a pretty sight. 
but I had to do something because my sister was in town and there was a graduation party to be had with my mom's evil macaroni salad and very tempting (yes, I gave in) sausage patties (but I topped it with grilled peppers.
