Here's a before pic, when I decided in 2002 to lose weight. I'm standing at my dad's house, sith my adorable sister. She always looks good, but I felt next to her, like dirt. That's when I mad eup my mind.
Here's an after picture. I didn't buy a bikini. THis is hubby's cousin Lisa, who promised me i'd look ok, if I borrowed hers. This is a first itme moment for me, and i'm so proud that I had the nerve to wear it.
Hello everyone Hope you all are having a nice weekend.
Kempy those bugs look gross. I can not stand bugs.
Chris you look great. What an extreme difference in you before and after pics! Really inspiring. Well today is football sunday and I am going to try to keep my eating under control.
I am so excited I weighed myself yesterday and I was down six pounds, now at 152!!!!! All the hard work is paying off. I can not wait to get into the 140's. I was thinking I might start writing down all the food I eat. HI to Tonya, Kempy,Angie, Chris, Dips, Noelle, Holly, Jackie, and Red hope i did not forget anyone. Julie
Alright Julie!!! You will be in the 140's before you know it.
I did okay yesterday. I ate more Blue Bunny ice cream than I should have but at least it was fat free. Today I am making a big Turkey dinner complete with Pumpkin Parfaits for me and the kids. And to think it is all lowfat because I dont add butter to my potatoes or stuffing or anything else for that matter.
I cant wait to get back to normal again. I bought 2 new shirts yesterday and we did get in 2 walks.
Hi girls... I kind of have a personal question and you do not have to answer it if you do not want to but I was wondering if anyone has notice weight gain if they are on the birth control pill. Just need some advice.
I was op all week and kind of blew it at supper I had two hot dogs and some baked beans. Oh well walked the treadmill and took two long walks today. I will just have to make up for it this week. Bye for now!! Julie
Good morning! Well, I did myself in on Saturday . I have been walking 5-6 miles a day, inside on padded carpet, usually 2 miles in the am, and 3 miles in the pm. Well, Saturday I decided to challenge myself and walk outside. We live on top of a hilly road, that, from our house to the point I walked is 2.5 miles one way. So, I decided to walk it. When I woke up Sunday morning, my right foot was all swollen and I could not put any pressure on it. My hubby took me to the convenient care it was so painful. So, the doc presses around on my foot, looks at it, and says, well, without any direct trauma, I think it is a strain....no xray, says, I am going to give you a post op boot to wear, and crutches, and it should feel better in a few days...then says, it is my hopes that it is not a stress fracture. BLAH. So, now I can't do any aerobic exercise for a while. I was thinking I might be able to do my pilates and lift weights, just so I don't gain back the 10 pounds I have lost. Hopefully if I be REALLY careful on food choices and amounts, I won't gain the weight back? It has been so hard for me to attain this loss, and I really don't want to gain it back!
Sorry I don't have enough time to answer each post, I have to get my kiddos up, fed, and ready to go in 40 minutes. I'll be back later.
HOlly, so sorry you're laid up. I have that worry too. I think since you'r already seekig alternative methods for exercise, you'll be fine. Also, crunches in bed. I tried them last night, put my feet under the foot board rail, and crunched 50x while i watched Tv. Even I can do that one. I'm lazy a little.
Chainsg kids and living your life ina boot is gonna be tough, but I bet you'll be kissing the pavement once your well again.
jbbm: I'm not on the pill (i have an IUD) , but have heard many times from friends, that the hormone in the pill increases their appetite,a nd made it hard for htem to lose weight. Hormones tend to bulk up up, because its like they want to make you a baby factory in case there's a baby. But the whole point is to NOT get pregnant. Strange. Hope you are abe to get more answers. I'm no expert. I personally, can't handle hormones. That IUD was the best best decision we've ever made. NEver mess with it, never moves. Just there, for up to 10 years. And no hormones. I'm singin it's praises.
Angie: you look so great! I can see so many changesi n you, just by looking at your head shot. You, too, have a huge transformation. I admire your consistency and your drive.
Everyone else, Good Morning! We're onto a nother week.
Well, It is my turn for the PMS. YUCK! Last night I was like an eating machine. Tonight I will have to lock myself in the bedroom for the night so I can just get through the next few days until I start.
We did our walk early this morning and my arms are still freezing. Jay wore shorts the silly man.
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I will check back later.
Good Monday morning!!!!
Angie- I can relate to eating like a machine last night. I am not sure what got into me..and it wasn't like it was out of boredom. I really felt hungry. I am not sure if it was PMS, as I don't have a cycle anymore. But a few times a month, I eat like a crazy woman.
Holly- You have a great attitude. Hope you aren't laid up for much longer. I think some Pilates mat work may be a good idea. best of luck and I wish you a speedy recovery.
Jbbm- i have not found that the pill caused me to gain any weight, but it has definitely made it much harder to take off. (lots of fluid retention for me).
Sveltechicky- you look AWESOME. You can really notice abdominal definition in that bikini. CONGRATS!!
Redballoon- Hey girl!! I was wondering if you ever get cravings for the sugar. For over 2.5 years, it has never bothered me that I took it out of my diet. My cravings have always been minimal, but lately I have been thinking about (and craving) sugar a lot. The good news is I have yet to act on the cravings, but it is really bothersome. I don't know what is going on...Lately I am even dreaming about sugar...doughnuts, chocolate, and cookies. In my line of work, we call this a "using" dream. I can't seem to shake it. Just wondering what your experience has been.
To anyone else I may have missed, HELLO. I will be sure to check in later in the day. I really enjoy posting on this thread.
OH Holly I am so sorry to hear about your foot. Whatever you end up doing please be careful!
Julie you and I are at about the same weight. Once you hit the 140's you will have to let me know what it feels like.
Angie is it getting cool up there or something? Are we getting closer to the day s wehn you kill us with all of your talk about the yummy food you start to cook?
Chris that bikini looks great on you and I loved the e-mail about the bike ride. You are truly an inspiration to us all.
Jackie I am off sugar too. I was bad Saturday night though for some reason I was craving something sweet and the protein brownies I tried to make were a flop so I ended up grabing some starburst. I do feel really good not having sugar thoguh. When I first started I was amazed at how much stuff had some form of it. I really made me learn how to cook from scratch. (i am a quick cook girl)
Not much to talk about yet. I am just getting to work and I have to get a few things done. I will be back later.
Holly, I hope you feel better real soon. It sounds very painful. I sprained my ankle really bad once when I was at 265 pounds and it still gives me grief sometimes, mostly when it is cold out.
Julie, I had never noticed any problems with the pill when I was on it but I was really young at the time and running the roads all the time so I didnt eat like I do now. Then I got married and spit out 3 kids in 2 years and got my tubes tied. Sorry I couldnt be of any help.
Geesh, I just renewed my subscription to Taste of Home cooking books. I was trying to phase them out because they do lead me down the wrong path because their recipes are AWESOME!!! They called and I was like OK. 3 years even!!!! AAAHHHH!!!!
Hey Kempy! You posted when I did. Yep, it is starting to have its cool moments up here. I would be turning the fireplace on at night if I didnt have the fishtank on the mantle. Some of the trees are starting to change color and ths squirrels are running around like madmen trying to get all the nuts for winter.
It is still pretty hot here. It didn't cool down as much as they said it would. I thought it was still pretty humid over the weekend. Plus, with the lovebugs I couldn't sit on the deck and enjoy it anyway. People say that we need a good cool snap to get rid of them so I HOPE that it comes soon.
Goodmorning Ladies, Thanks for the input about the pill everyone. I may have to go back on it due to the pain of my ovarian cysts
Kempy I can not wait until I get to the 140's. I remember being in the 160's almost 170 and as soon as I made it to the 150's I promised myself I would never be above 160 again! Bring on the 140 digits!!!
Angie I noticed on my walks and just looking outside the trees are starting to change also. God this summer went by fast. I hope your meal turned out last night. I just love a good Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings.
Holly hope your foot gets better. Sounds painful.
Talk later bye for now. Hi to everyone! Julie
Before Pic
Julie
. I have been walking 5-6 miles a day, inside on padded carpet, usually 2 miles in the am, and 3 miles in the pm. Well, Saturday I decided to challenge myself and walk outside. We live on top of a hilly road, that, from our house to the point I walked is 2.5 miles one way. So, I decided to walk it. When I woke up Sunday morning, my right foot was all swollen and I could not put any pressure on it. My hubby took me to the convenient care it was so painful. So, the doc presses around on my foot, looks at it, and says, well, without any direct trauma, I think it is a strain....no xray, says, I am going to give you a post op boot to wear, and crutches, and it should feel better in a few days...then says, it is my hopes that it is not a stress fracture. BLAH. So, now I can't do any aerobic exercise for a while. I was thinking I might be able to do my pilates and lift weights, just so I don't gain back the 10 pounds I have lost. Hopefully if I be REALLY careful on food choices and amounts, I won't gain the weight back? It has been so hard for me to attain this loss, and I really don't want to gain it back!
