michireiko

I took a peek at your photo's.... girl you are beautiful!! I love how your eyes smile when you smile! Beautiful!!

I hope you're alright! Are the chest pains bad? What is causing them? I'm sorry with all questions, maybe you had posted before but I don't remember. Just a little concerned.... You're so young!!

Ok,, just wanted to pop in a min. to comment. I will be back later tonight to post how I've done.

Take Care

Marti

*blush* thanks. No one ever said that before >.< Well, my husband, but only when he wants something. "You're so beautiful... will you turn off the kitchen light and lock the door??"

My doctor said the pains are because I hold most of my weight in my torso and around my heart because I'm midget proportioned (or something...) so if I gain too much, I could have a heart attack. My mom had a heart attack when she was 38. The doctor told her that if she was a smoker, it would have killed her. I'm very glad she isn't a smoker... and I'm glad that I'm not either.

Thanks for looking at my site ^_^

Michereiko, I agree with MNJ. I love your look in your September photo!

Hope you're going to post pics of yourself in your Hallowen costume. That green wig is very cool!

It's already day 15 and I did good. Getting used to drinking that water now. But I always feel like I gotta force myself to drink it in the morning,,, but after that,,, no problem. So my 80oz are down. And it's only 6:15. Not to bad.

michireiko- (how do you pronounce your name?)
I would like to see pics. of your halloween costume too!! How fun to dress up. I haven't done that for years and I'm trying to talk my sweetie in to doing it this year. Just don't know what I'd dress up in.

Also...about the hear attack scare....a few years ago, my doc. told me to lose weight and limit my salt intake and a bunch of other stuff or else I would have a stroke. (do they say this to scare the living crap out of us??) anyway, my blood pressure was really high, and I suffered from headaches and dizziness like you wouldn't believe. So, I limited my salt, started excercising, quit smoking (although I started that back up) and really watch what I ate. Well I went from 175 to 135 in a year. (wish I was 135 now!! I'm 144) It was slow, but to maintain I heard it was better for you to lose it slowly . And I went in several times within a three month time period to have my blood pressure checked.....I no longer have high blood pressure. And the headaches and dizziness went away. I was amazed. I had no idea that a little change could go a long way! I've been off the medication for over two years now. And I' come here for support and encouragement from others so I don't creep up the weight that I had lost. I already gained 10lbs. since April!! (was in a depressed state of mind) I guess I'm sharing this with you to let you know you're taking a step in the right direction and it will all be worth it. Take it slowly....and we'll be here to encourage you and cheer you on.

Wow... didn't expect to make this so long. Just wanted to give Michereiko my scenerio and let her know she isn't alone.

I will talk to you all tomorrow.

Hi to everyone!!
Marti

Howdie ladies...sorry for the long LOA...but I got hurt at work but I'm back now!! I'm down to 179! I made my goal! so in 4 days...who knows...maybe I'll beat it!

Keep up the good work, RedBalloon!

Well, today bombed. I didn't do any of my goals. I drank 30+ ounces of water, and that's better than usual.

Don't worry, I'll post pictures of my Halloween costume!!

Glad to see everyone is doing fine with their goals

I went and posted on a Yahoo message board. They had a forum about the gunmen in that college, so I went and was reading some things people had posted... and i replied to someones post, and before I know it... Someone posts this:

Subject: for a good laugh, check out viral chan
by: matt_sprinkle74 09/18/03 02:10 am
Msg: 1420 of 1432
1 recommendation

profile pic. she says she's only 19, if that's the truth (and i'm guessing its not) can u imagine how grotesque she'll be by the age of 25. girls are in their prime at 21-25, but i think viral's prime faded away the day she got introduced to Hostess snacks.

Viral_chan is my yahoo name. I can't believe a complete stranger attacked me that way, and I'm really upset about it. I don't know what to do. I feel helpless and I want to just give up... I don't know what to do...

Michereiko, I can understand how seeing that would throw you completely-----please get past it as soon as you can. DO NOT let this jerk have any power over you or take yours away.

Believe me, I'd use stronger language, but this is a public forum and I know you're trying to avoid those words anyway.

Hi, everyone. I'm on the tail end of Day 15 here! Getting close to the end. It has been fairly easy and then not. I really do have to check myself constantly that I don't reach for something with sugar in it. Actually, recently I have the feeling I could forget that I'm not eating sugar and blow it accidentally. Wouldn't it be great to be like that all the time, just occassionally eating sugar because it was a habit not to? That's my goal I think.

friendsforfitness, How are you doing? I'm sorry to hear you're in such pain. Teeth, now your back. Are you feeling any better? You stop in here for a good whine anytime, OK? Good luck on keeping the water going down! You can do this!

Eydie, Have you done it?! I'm going to say yes, you have!! Congratulations on making it through the 21-Day Challenge!! Hurrah! Hurrah! I hope you're really proud of yourself. You had some tough times and you made it through them OK. Ok, another goal. Why don't you join us on the One-Week-at-a-Time Challenge. I'm starting them on Mondays but you could get in there now. We need more people! Once again, Congratulations!

M.N.J., to you getting to Day 15. You're really doing well and you'll have this one nailed for sure too. Then, it's just 6 more days. :


Hotsplashes, Good to see you! I'd thought we'd lost you. Wow, what happened to you at work? I hope you're OK now. It wasn't serious, was it?
And a big hand for reaching goal! That is fantastic! You just might beat it with four days to go. Good for you, Hotsplashes!!

michireiko, I just realized what had happened to you with the post. Oh, that makes me so mad! Yes, DON'T let this scumbag get to you. Please listen to all of us. There are so many people out there who don't have a clue. There are so many sickos, really pathetic people. I know it's a shock but like Eydie said, don't let this total waster have any effect on you. Don't be down about this (I'd like to use the strong words here too. . .but. . .heh, you fill them in for me, OK) total waste of space. He needs help. Just leave it at that and carry on with what you've been doing. You are so far ahead of this guy. He's not worth another thought. Pitch him out of your head. Just mentally put him down the kitchen sink disposer and turn it on!!!



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Day 8 went well all water consumed. Today is day 9 and so far it's going fine.

Congratulations Edyie and Hotsplashes you are inspirations!

Michireiko,
Remember what a beautiful person you are. I know M.N.J. has told you that and so did someone else. I saw your pics and I agree too! You are beautiful. You have to believe that. Focus on those compliments and truths, not comments from a complete stranger hiding behind his computer. He's probably an extremely disfigured troll trying to make himself feel better by bashing others. Focus on the positive and surround your self with positives in your life. Think about it, you are trying to get healthy right now and you work at it everyday. That's not an easy thing to do. You should be very proud of yourself for that alone. You have to remember all the non-scale accomplishments in your life too.
I also noticed that you said you didn't accomplish any of your goals. Have you thought that maybe you're expecting too much of yourself too soon? I can't speak for you but it has taken me 34 years to create the unhealthy eating and lifestyle HABITS that I have. I know it will take a lot of patience and time for me to re-learn how to eat and live healthy completely. I am learning more everyday. That's why I am only taking tiny steps right now. This method really seems to be working for me and I have realized that I am a bit more forgiving of myself this way too. I even have a secret daily goal, only because it seems corny to write in my journal, but I really think it helps. It's to recognize something about me or that I have done that is good and be proud of it. It sounds silly I know but I just thought I'd share this with you because I feel your frustration and you are such a sweet and talented person who deserves to feel great about herself all the time.

Sorry this got so long and I hope it helps,

Lisa

Ok.... I feel the need to jump onto this challenge....

Earlier today.... I saw the candy dish sitting out and it was refilled again with snack sized candy bars that my boss put out.... I walked by it to fill up my water glass, and totally ignored it. However later, my weakness was starting to kick in and I said.. well, if the Almond Joy is still there when I go to refill my water again.. I will take it. Thankfully... it was GONE! (There was only one in the bowl, so I thought.) So.... as I went to the bathroom, result of all the water I've been drinking, I was thinking about this board and was formatting a few challenges myself. One would be to do some sort of exercise every day for the next 21 days. From walking/jogging my 4 miles, or doing my abs work or my triceps work... or even just doing some taebo style kicks... just SOMETHING everyday.... and my other goal was to NOT EAT CHOCOLATE period for the next 21 days. I figured if I committed myself in public, I will have to hold to that.

So..... once again... I went to the breakroom to fill up my water, and what do I pass sitting there taunting me in the candy dish?

ALMOND JOYS....

So I ran here as fast as I could to offically post my challenge!!

Count me In.

Day ONE!

Hugs,
Cherie

Welcome Cherie! Your will power is something I need to strive for.
I've had a pretty good week until lunch today. Chinese with my hubby and his son. Now I feel yukky. My water is still going down good though.
Maybe my next challenge will be to say no thanks to any offer of something not OP. That would be a good habit for me to aquire. Well, anyways good luck to you and your challenge!

Take care and Keep Smilin'

Lisa

I feel a little better today. I downloaded a trial version of some diet software from www.dietpower.com and I've used it before and I really liked it. If it helps me this time, I'll buy it.

I didn't do any of my goals yesterday. My doctor said that the water thing was really good, but if I have a hard time making 64 oz a day, try to make at least 40. She said she really wants me to do the 64 though, so I'm gonna try. My biggest thing... I hate the way water tastes. It reminds me of when I was in high school, my PE class would go to the public pool. Don't get me wrong, that was great. I loved it, but drinking water reminds me of inhaling pool water at 8:30 AM everyday... It makes me sick when I drink it. Some people have said a slice of lemon helps. Sugar free lemonade! Does water gross anyone else out? If so, how did you choke it down? I was thinking about playing a game - like maybe seeing how fast I could chug a 20 oz bottle, or how many gulps it takes me to get through a 20 oz bottle.... ANYTHING to help me get it down. Any one have any ideas?

My husbands grandpa died last night, so things are about to get rocky. I never knew him, and Chris said he really didn't know him either. If Chris is anything like me, he will remember stuff at the last minute and get over-emotional. Once the funeral is over on Saturday, I think things will be back to normal.

Lisa, you're right about me expecting too much. I narrowed it down to the goals that were MOST important to me... so my new goals are...

1.) At least TRY to drink 64 oz of water.
2.) Do any kind of exercise for at least 20 minutes a day.
3.) No eating after 8 PM.


Thanks for everyone's support in this rough time. Welcome newcomers.

YAY! I am so glad you have bounced back Michireiko!!

As far as the water goes try and see if you can find Veryfine brand flavored water or if you have a walgreens where you're at they sell the same thing in their brand. It's yummy!
They offer all sorts of flavors like peach,rasberry,kiwi-strawberry,and grape and more. The only one I have found so far that I don't like much is the orange. There are no calories or carbs in these either!
Another thing I do is use a 20 ounce bottle, like a soda bottle and refill it. I know after 3 1/2 of those I've done it! That for some reason seems like less to me. I carry it with me everywhere, even in stores and stuff. Then before I know it, it's done!

Good Luck, I know you can do it!!

Lisa

Lisa - I use the 20 oz bottle too drinking those is much less overwhelming than drinking 8 8 oz glass of water! I used to drink peach Sam's choice water, but the thing on the internet about water said no to drink water with additives