TIME FOR SERIOUS FUN #19

We are a thread dedicated to making losing weight a pleasant experience. We laugh, cry and talk together. We have challenges, points for staying on program, drinking our water, and exercising. We have a daily topic to join in. Our only focus is to help us realize that dieting and all that goes with it need not be unpleasant, but can be fun. Come join the fun here at Time for Serious Fun! Everyone is Welcome!

TOPICS:

Monday: Mission Monday New mission each week
Tuesday: Target Tuesday We target something to work on
Wednesday: Wednesday's Woes Our day to complain about anything and everything
Thursday: Time for Us Thursday The day set aside to pamper us!
Friday: Fabulous lbs Down Friday We get to crow about loss or ask for help
Saturday: Sunny Thoughts Saturday We share stories and jokes to help us smile
Sunday: Silly Poll Sunday A new poll to give your thoughts to every week


POINTS VALUES:

STAYING ON PROGRAM IS 2 POINTS
DRINKING YOUR WATER IS 1 POINT
EXERCISING IS 1 POINT

CURRENT CHALLENGE IS UNTIL AUGUST 31ST. TO LOSE 10 LBS BY THEN.

Yes, Please if anyone doesn't understand something, please speak up! Sometimes we talk in code too and not everyone knows btw, lol, dds etc. We promise not to embarrass you, just to tell you the answer and further more, I am going to change the beginning of the thread to show what points are worth so you can always have it handy. I put the topic, but not the points. I will try and remember to put the current challenge too.

Shauna: YOU GET A: for points! Great Job!

Well, better fix the beginning of the thread so I will go.

Talk to you tomorrow!
Got my house all cleaned and tomorrow is errand day! Whoopee!

Faye

Good Evening Girlies!

I concur with Faye, and the rest of you that have posted on the issue regarding some of us having so much less to lose than others, I still have over 200lbs to go, and my story is similar to those of you who have much less to lose....much much less. Despite what brought us to this place in our lives; mental, spiritual, and physical reasons, we have arrived here!! and we are all here to love, support and encourage each other. Sometimes I may have difficulty identifying with some that have so much less to lose, but that is because of my own experiences!! I have been considerably overweight since my pre-teens!! and that is a **** of a long time!!! We all bring our own "baggage" to this forum, but by the same token we all bring our gifts, and our humanity and our integrity, and our compassion for others, most especially other women. I am glad all of you are here, every last one of you!! You are all the bright lights in my day..the first thing I want to do when I awaken in the morning is read your posts, and this is the way I end my evening, AND I AM BEYOND GRATEFUL TO ALL OF YOU!!!

I GOT A RAISE TODAY, A GOOD ONE!! AND A GOOD EVALUATION!! It felt good to be recognized for my job performance, and to here how appreciated I am, it felt like Christmas morning!! (been feeling like that a lot lately, I suppose all of my moons and stars have been in alignment ) spmething like that
seriously, I can see that the positive changes I have made are spilling over into every other area of my life, and I feel so blessed. Just a few short months ago, I was so depressed and withdrawn, so "absent" from my own life, but I have turned that all around, by the "grace of God", and because all of you have given me a place that "feels like home", and I thank you for that!!

well check in with you chickies in the morning!!

later.......

THURSDAY: Today is Time for Us Thursday. Make time for yourself today and do something good for yourself today.

Pam: I am so glad for you! It is always great when people recognize what you have done.

I GOT A: for points. I went over on fat a little last night.

Check back in when you guys are up and at em!

Faye

Good Morning All,

Faye you were up with the chickens this am....not us chickies though..

pts for yesterday: 2program pts, 1pt for water and 1pt for exercise...going walking in a little while with a friend...

Make time for myself today....mmmm already planning a little nap! Stayed up to late last night..got in at 10p after work and then talked on line with friends, one from Ohio, and then Amanda came on and it was after 12:30a when I went to bed, then too wound up to sleep, then awake at 5:45 and just laid there till abt 6:45a, so I am sleeeepy! dont wrk till 3p today so maybe I can squeeze in a little nap. As for the rest of the day I will be doing good things for me..healthful food and exercise.......better get to it.

check in later with all of you chicklets

I apologize for being AWOL from the group. Thank you for all the lovely birthday wishes!

Faye: That's a great idea including the topics and points in the first post for new people that come along! Thank you!

pjkdreamer: Congratulations on the raise and evaluation!!!
It is wonderful having a job where you are valued and appreciated!!!

Glad you brough up amounts of weight we are trying to get rid of. It is all relative I suppose. Whether we have 300 or 15 pounds to lose, we are all here for support in our goals for weight loss and better health.

I remember when I had my first child and my top prego weight was 170 and I was like OMG!
then my second pregnancy I was 180 and once again lost it all. Now what once was perceived as is now a short term goal! I am looking forward to being 170 again! I haven't been in 170s since 1998.

As for points I have been very consistent getting all my points in. Got them all for yesterday. It seems like I am now used to this way of eating(WW) and have formed a habit of almost daily exercise. I am really glad that I have fought the urges to go back to my old ways. Each day on plan gets closer to my goal!

My hubby had a fancy business dinner the other night and he brought home a decadant chocolate mousse and all I did was touch the edge with my (clean) finger and taste and gave it to my son.

One NSV(Non scale victory) I noticed this morning while getting dressed. My back fat on the left side is almost completely gone! There is still some on the right side but I imagine in a few more weeks, it will be gone too! Bye bye back fat!

Make time for myself today. Today my son is gone all day at school so I am going to find something enjoyable to do for myself. Maybe a leisurely jacuzzi with candles?

I hope everyone has a lovely day!!!

Morning chickies!
CONGRATULATIONS PAM You must be so happy! I'm a stay-at-home mom, so my rewards are totally different........it must be so nice to suddenly have more money! I eternally have to fight the guilt monster for being the one responsible for spending all the money and never bringing any in.

Anyway, I got all 4 points yesterday. THanks for the pep talk, Faye, I needed it. In fact, my exercise yesterday consisted of totally emptying our 2 car garage, moving a ton of crap up to the attic and finally setting up an "official" workout room! We bought a 2-person weight machine last year (2 people can use it at once), but we haven't set it up since we moved back in May. Oh MY GAWD!!! I was so sweaty and tired after 5 hours of hauling stuff up and down the stairs!!! But, I felt really good.....DH couldn't believe I was working so hard on such a hot day. But I figured, shoot, I'm gonna sweat if I'm sittin' on my butt, so I might as well be doing something

So, I have a weight machine, jump rope, heavy (boxing) bag and speed bag (for my sword workouts), free weights, some great music.....going out today to get a carpet remnant and a couple of cheap mirrors. I should have a gym that's just gritty enough for DH to consider using (he needs it SOOOOO bad.) Anybody out there figured out how to get their significant other to join them for workouts? James is so depressed about his weight, but he wants an instant change.......gee, don't we all :lol"

2 weeks from today the kids will be IN SCHOOL

Talk to you all later,
Julie

Morning everyone, wow a lot going on for this early.....

Pam - Congrats on the raise and everything else in your life...
everything is going so well for you....that is great!!!!!

Beledigirl - I too am doing the WW points system, how many can you have a day? I can have about 25-26 and I agree with you once you get used to doing that it gets so much easier, I like the points system...I am always surprised at what foods I can have.

Actually I was over my points yesterday, and I was doing so well.
but my husband bought the stuff to make nachos ( with everything cheese, chili, etc ) and after seeing him with a hot bowl of them I had to have one, so I did....but as I told him I have been doing good all week why not give myself something I want? Right?

So no points for yesterday....

Time for me Thursday, I hope to get to that today but I dont know got a lot to do tonight so we will see......

Have a great morning everyone

Good morning!

For my past two days of my mini-binges, I have gone back up to 148. Alas. Last night was rough. I started with a healthy little binge, chips and baked tostitos...but the stress of all this stress that I'm going through with my guy #2, I resorted to my old favorite...chocolate. Actually you know, I don't want to blame it on him...it was my choice, I slipped up. But I've started to see weight come off and now I've realized that if I keep regressing, I'm gonna go back to my old ways.


On that note, I was over my calories yesterday. 1300 is damn tough. I don't think by too much, maybe 200 or so calories...but...it's over. So I get 2 points for exercise and water.

I am however noticing that I am getting stronger! So hurray on that one!


PJK - (pam I think ) Just wanted to say CONGRATS ON YOUR RAISE! That is a wonderful feeling, and i am so proud of you!

Bele - Welcome back !

Mirabelly - a 2 person weight machine??? That sounds like fun! LOL I want to come to your house!

Satine - Just wanted to say hi and good morning!

Debbie - where the heck are ya girl! Come on back~ we miss you!

Hello All!!

Well I get points yesterday for OP and exercise, did not get all my water in though. But, today is another day I suppose.

I am glad to see that everyone is doing so well. WOW you girls are great.

Pam--Great job on the raise!! I know that feeling is really great to be told how your are appreciated.

Mirabelly---That gym sounds great. Sorry I don't have any tips to get your DH to work out with you. My situation is just the opposite it is my DB that kicks by behind into working out. Mabye once he sees you out there and all of the great progress that you are making he will decide to join you.

Satine--Those nachos sound great. Mexican is my favorite and there is no way that I could have resisted. You deserve a little treat every once and a while. Don't feel bad about it just get right back with your program today. You are doing great anyways.

Faye--you were up bright and early today. Have a great day.

Not sure that I will get any time for me today, but that is how it goes sometimes. Today I am just trying to keep my temper in tact. Still waiting on the meds to kick in and I am really on edge today.

So for anyone that I missed hello.

Have a great day!!!
Sarah

I thought that this was very good. Kinda along the lines of yesterdays discussion about why we are all here.....Sorry but it is a little long.

Something to think about...


There comes a time in every woman's life when she has to take a close look at herself. Not at her circumstance, not at what he did, not how unfair life is, not who made you do it, just at herself in all her glory and imperfection. For many women this is a scary thing because often times they don't want to know the truth about themselves. Real women know what I mean.

As women, we have a tendency to water one another down. Maybe it makes us feel good or look better than the next woman. Or maybe we just don't know how to tell that woman how we admire her.

Have you ever admired a woman who has been through changes in her life? Or have you made up in your mind that she is just messed up. Before you make this mistake, take a close look. A woman who has endured the most unusual life is someone of wisdom. Someone who has been chosen by God to go through. Think of all the great women in the bible, Mary Magdalene and Esther to name a few. Mary was a prostitute. A very uneasy woman. But by the time God was done with her, she was his closest follower. Esther was unfortunate in marrying an abusive man. By the time God was done with her, she married one of the wealthiest men in the land.

Have you ever admired the strength of a single mother?

Or have you made up your mind that it's too bad she had children on her own. A single mother knows no bounds when it comes to her children. She is strong and durable. Single mothers are strong. Not because she has to be, but because it comes natural for her to protect the extensions of her very being. Her love for her children is like that of fuel to a car. Most mothers keep their tanks full because they understand if it runs low you could jeopardize the car and have problems in the long run. Other women only fill it when it is needed. Their cars usually break down.

Have you ever wondered why some women are not approachable? Or have you made up your mind that she is just mean. A quiet woman is a smart woman. She is valuable. She doesn't go off half-cocked and she won't be the one to argue with you over nothing. She just may even let you go on in your "setting her straight" and politely back out without a fight. She doesn't let many in her world. After all, she has probably been through the fire and had to rebuild. So why let just anyone in? This is usually the woman that only gives "small talk" and knows her place, which is away from all the unnecessary things in life.

Have you ever wondered why that woman is so loud?

Well, hey she has a lot to say. These are usually our younger women who have to learn refrain. They are eager and unsettled. They do before they think and they do not think before they talk. They just go. Have you ever wondered about that woman who appears to have everything, yet is still very unhappy? Well, she doesn't have everything. She doesn't have personal validation. This is something that cannot be bought. This is something developed over many mistakes and challenges that have taught
lessons of the unbearable.

Women are so quick to beat the next one down instead of trying to hold her up. Before you wonder, "What's up with her?" Ask yourself, "What's up with me?"

Hey everybody! Looks like most of you have posted. Sure wish we would hear from the others. It always worries me when I don't see them post anywhere else.

Here goes the smileys and boy do we have a lot to smile about for yesterday!

Sarah: YOU GET A: for points and thank you so much for including that inspiration for us. Women are the most petty spiteful things on this earth and that is really really sad!

Missy: YOU GET A: for points. You are doing fine. We all have those darn binge days and like you said 1300 calories is tough!

Carri: YOU GET A: for not having any points, but that is ok! Oooh nachos! I would have been over my points too! In fact, me, who hates peanut butter went on a pb binge and ate pb this last two weeks like it was going out of style. Dh went into the kitchen night before last and no PB (he makes this disgusting mess of pb and maple syrup and dips bread in it EUWWW! It stinks to high heaven I think) Anyway, he went out and bought himself some PB last night!

Julie : YOU GET A: for points! Great job!

Bele: YOU GET A: for points! That is just great! I got so excited when the fat rolls on my back started disappearing. My behind is a mess as it is losing fat, but there is like this shelf where the lower part has lost weight and is all dimply and the upper has not as much. Causes some back strain sometimes, but I am thrilled it is showing! Dh tells me all the time how much I have lost because he can get his arms around me better.

Pam: YOU GET A: for points! The weight is just going to roll off you girl!

My Thursday was to go and get my nails done. They are kind of my pride and joy and I try hard to keep them up. I got them airbrushed with a French manicure today and have never had that done before. It makes my fingers (which are long anyway) look that much skinnier. Wonder if painting my head completely white will make my body skinnier? Ya think?

I have a feeling today it a BLOW day as I was a naughty girl and had Krispy Kreme this morning. They weren't even satisfying which is nice, but then if you are going to eat something like that you at least want it to make you happy! DH wants to go to the casino buffet tonight because he doesn't have to work tomorrow (have to go and get me a new military ID card and HEY the weight on the card is not that far off from what I really weigh now ! ) So anyway, this buffet will be my undoing, but I did get in 45 minutes in the pool today so maybe it won't do much harm. You have to have fun once in awhile!

Well sweet things, I need to go to the bathroom or I am going to explode. I had to wait until I was sure my nails were dry!

Faye

whoo hoo...I get to work today and y'all are posting away this morning!
Pam...let me add my big, big congrats to you on the raise and positive evaluation at work WTG!!!! It feels soooo good to be acknowledged, no?
Julie...I have no idea how to encourage our dh's to exercise. Mine is lucky, he's 27 and eats and never gains an ounce. I hope that seeing me get fit and able to do more things will be some inspiration to him someday. He loves to lay on the couch All I can think when I get irritated...your day will come buster...just wait until you hit the 30's!!!
Sarah...I don't know too much about your situation, but you get a big from me for being able to exercise while you are feeling so bad and waiting for your meds to even out. Its hard to do good when we are feeling bad. Hang in there.
I got my exercise and water points yesterday. Food...well, I ate dinner at 9pm!! which is no good. Maybe half for being OP. I try not to eat so late. Not to mention that although I stayed on track for calories, my choices at dinner were not too good. Today is another day
I went for a 30 minute walk with a girlfriend this morning, then came home and did another 15 minute run/walk on the treadmill. 45 minutes!! Although the weight plateau is frustrating I am glad to notice those non-scale victories...I am able to do so much more than before.
Okay ladies, time to get busy. oops...time for myself...I am going home early today and taking a nap. This headache/fatigue thing is wearing me down.
Take care one and all.
shauna

I am here again. LOL

Congrats on that raise Pam.. Way to go!

Missy.. sorry for disappearing. I have been very busy with my ebay stuff but that has died down now (I just shipped 55 packages the last 2 days ughhhh). I feel like I left ya hanging,, but honestly I have been thinking about you!
Also my cable has been on the blink and I havent been able to be online much, and my email is still dead.

Ok.. now.. Someone needs to kick my butt.

I am doing great OP. I am having slimfast for breakfast, My new love of Yogurt ( I used to hate it) For lunch with a bit of granola in it and a piece of fruit. Then trying to eat sensibly for dinner. I have been doing the same routine for about a week now. No sweets and really low fat foods. I havent touched a skinny cow in 10 days. LOL

Exercise.. well I have to get the burden off my chest. For the last 2 weeks I have only been doing my walk 2-3 times per week. Bad bad Debbie.

Water.. well I am doing probably 5 out of 7 days on that... But it needs to be 7 of 7.

Points for yesterday were 2 for OP, and 1 for water.

I have not been on the scale in 2 weeks, but I will tomorrow. I'm kind of scared because I do not notice any difference in how my clothes fit. But I need to face reality and move on, and try to improve. I have no one to blame but myself for any weight not lost. I am glad Faye mentioned about the variations in what we all have to lose. I have also felt bad about only having 20 more to go.. feeling like I am just whining about a few pounds when there are others with much more left to go. I felt selfish and like I didnt belong. Now I feel better about it.

With that all said.. tonight I am going to take my hour long bath/pampering session after the kids are in bed.
This weekend is school clothes shopping weekend, but I will be here to post.. even if its only a brief hello.

to all and thank you for your support and not giving up on me. Now I promise you all, I will not give up on myself or anyone else here.

Debbie: YOU GET A: for points and you are really doing terrific. We cannot be perfect and all in all you are doing a very good job! Keep up the good work. Don't envy you the clothes and school supply shopping. Glad I don't have to do that. My dd was telling me the school, (St Dominics an all boys school) T will be going to next fall (2004) requires you to buy their uniforms at only one place in town and 4 uniforms will cost her about $300 for a 4 year old! I told her he will probably have to have a second set for the second semester because he will probably grow. On top of that, tuition is like 12,000$ a year! BUT, the school system here is atrocious so your only option is private school.

Well, girlies, I am going downstairs to watch the rest of the Cubs game while my dh is in the shower. They are ahead 5-0 Yahooo!


Faye