Just starting the thread!

So, I still need to go through last weeks posts and catch up. I’ve been MIA again… UGH.

So, I hope everyone is doing well. Things here have been up and down. Literally. I’m just getting frustrated. I’ve been all over the place on the scale. And the tough part is that I feel as though I am doing my best.

I eat well all week. Exercise regularly, 5-6 times a week. And eat out about once a week, where I will moderately splurge. And I still can’t lose. I was down to 125 this summer. And I’m at 132.4 now, and I feel like I’m giving it all that I’ve got. Luckily I was down 2 pounds this week, because I was starting to give up and if I didn’t lose this week I was going be even more frustrated.

To top it all off, Brian found my membership card with my starting weight. I accidentally left it in a duffle bag I loaned him. I believe that he wasn’t snooping, just opened it to see what it was. He said he was so proud of me… but I just started crying. Besides you guys, I didn’t want people to know my starting weight. I am so ashamed of it, and didn’t even tell my mom. He was only caring and proud, but it still hurt so much that he knows now.

But besides that, things are good. Brian and I went to the Howie Day concert last night. And if you haven’t heard of him, go buy his new CD NOW. He’s amazing. A little John Mayer or Jason Mraz-like… but he hasn’t gone too main stream yet. I actually like him better than John Mayer… he’s go more of an edge to him. Brian and I are going out to dinner for Valentine’s Day and I’m really looking forward to it. I think I accidentally know that he spent WAY too much on my v-day present. I *think* he got me earings because I heard him tell someone that he’s been wanting to get me “these” for a while… so these to me means a pair of something (why am I so nosey?). And I heard him say he couldn’t afford them at Christmas time, so he had to wait for vday. So I never want him to spend a lot… I’m just not like that… I don’t need expensive things. So while I know I’ll want to get on him about spending too much, I don’t want to sound ungrateful? I don’t know.

Well, this week I’ve eaten at my point target every day and haven’t used any flex points. I’m saving those for Saturday. Sorry for the long long post. Miss y’all and I’ll check all the posts from this week!

Lisa

Morning girls!

I've been mulling over something that JenK said yesterday that really struck me - that there doesn't seem to be a lot of weight loss going on here. I know that has definitely been true for me, although others have been doing great. I thought maybe we could do something to refocus ourselves, as well as keep up the positive energy. Perhaps we could start off our posts with what we did today (or since last post, or whenever), to get or stay fit and healthy, or give some good tips, etc. It may seem obvious, but it might help me and others not feel so guilty and bummed when slip-ups occur - and they will happen. Of course I will still come to confess my weight loss sins to those who can empathize!Anyway, for me, I cooked a healthy, low sugar/carb dinner of asian marinated chicken with broccoli, snap peas, water chestnuts and red pepper. I made enough for 3 servings so I have lunchs to bring to work for the rest of the week. I used my total gym for strength training last night for the first time in a long time, and I made myself get out of bed and get to work late to run a couple miles before work. I have "good" snacks here at work - cottage cheese, string cheese, celery and hummus, so I should be set for the day! I may go out tonight and have a couple beers, but I choose to have alcohol as part of my lifestyle, so I'll just have to work harder to keep it off my body.

Anyway, BBIAB

Lisa, we were posting at the same time. Go for the bling bling, girl. Just say a big THANK YOU and give him some good lovin. WTG on the 2 # and all the exercise. Try not to worry so much about Brian finding out your starting weight, maybe in a way it will lift a burden off you for having nothing to hide anymore. Judging from his reaction, you definitely found a keeper there!

Lexxy - Thanks so much!

Yes, I agree... maybe we should all get back on our weight loss goals. While I doubt I'll reach my 125 by March 1st goal... I can still try hard to get darn close. If I can lose 1-1.5 the next couple weeks, I'll be on my way.

I swam this morning and pushed a lunch date back an hour, so I would have time to get to Curves before-hand. Those are mine. Your dinner sounds AWESOME and is making me hungry You're wonderful Lexxy!

Lexxy - that dinner sounds great. Do you have a recipe you could post? I love the idea of sharing at least one good healthy thing we've done for ourselves each day. I need all the support I can get to get myself back on track.

Lisa - Soon after we started dating, CB found a picture of me at my highest weight, with my worst ever hair style, no make-up and scrungy clothes. I was crushed. Why would he want to be with me when he knew I was a fat girl masquerading in a smaller body? Was I ever stupid. All that picture did was turn him into my biggest weightloss/fitness ally because he knew exactly where I had been and how far I came. My guess is that your Brian will feel the same way. BTW - way to go on the 2lbs.

I did WATP 2 miles this morning and am planning on using my lunch hour to walk 2 miles on the treadmill. I also have yoga class tonight and I'm really looking forward to that.

Did you guys know that it isn't Friday? I really thought it was. So much so that I showed up to work in jeans which we are only allowed to wear on Friday's. It was 9AM before I figured out that it is only Thursday.

CB and I have decided to do nothing on Vday. Seriously. We decided that we really need time to unwind and be together without anyone else around so we are spending the entire day in bed watching movies. I do have one small surprise for him though. I'm going to make pancit for the first time. Hopefully, I'll make it right and he'll like it.

BBL.

Lexxy - I was glad to see your message this morning. I think my comments yesterday may have been taken the wrong way by some. I never meant that if someone is not losing weight, or is struggling, that it shouldn't be talked about or that the person shouldn't post here. I know it is not easy. Just because I am at goal, and even though I have been for 5 years, does not mean that it is a breeze for me. I am constantly working at it and learning new things about myself along the way. But I used to like coming to this board for the support - to share my successes, to commiserate with others about my struggles. If we lose sight of the real reason we are here, we aren't getting the support from each other that we deserve. I think your ideas to make things better are great ones.

So, for me, what I did well yesterday - I met a friend for lunch and had a salad. I usually use lunch with a friend as an excuse to eat like a pig. Today, I am going to eat what I brought to work for lunch and limit the beers I drink after class tonight to 3. Lexxy, like you, I just have to work alcohol into my program. It is not realistic to assume I won't drink.

Lisa - Hang in there. It sounds like you hit a plateau. Keep doing what you are doing, and things will turn around. Even if you aren't losing many pounds right now, all of that working out is doing wonders for you health. So, just keep it up!

Since I haven't been around in a LONG time, so I'll give you a brief run-down of my life... At the end of this semester, I will be half way done with law school! 2 years down, 2 to go. It feels like I just started... I can't believe how fast it is going. With work and school, my work-out routine is limited to Sat. and Sun., but I am strict about making sure I do something those days. I usually run 5-6 miles each day to make up for not doing anything the rest of the week! I don't know if I ever told you guys, but I ran a half marathon last fall. It was a huge accomplishment for me, since 2 years ago it was a struggle to run 3 miles. I finished in just over 2 hours. I bought a condo in July, and absolutely love it. Lexxy, I understand your pain over the prices. Sounds just the same around here (do we live parallel lives?!) It was a huge investment, but I'm glad I did it.

Didn't mean to come in here and hog the board after not being around for so long! I hope no one took what I said yesterday personally. It was an overall observation and not aimed at anyone in particular.

Hey Girls Good Morning I'm sick from celebrex but hey I can move my neck! I agre we should strive to be more positive and work on our goals at the same time we can recognize the negative and work on turning it around
I made a nummy dump dinner last night. I did some broc in the micro with some ff chicken broth carmelized some chopped garlic in about 3 tbsp of OO and then sauteed some frozen Zuchinni when that got a little brown I dumped the rest of the broc and broth in and tossed in some tomato Mrs Dash and some ff parmesan then i tossed it with spinach and ricotta mini raviolis its was really good and prolly 5 pts ish if that

lisa and JenK its soo good to see you guys! in case anyone wants to know AGAIN I'm getting married in Less than 5 months >deep breaths< I have to write out my valentines and purchase Bridesmaids dresses today we're getting em from a website so I ahve to do it to get the deal I think we're doing toyfair this weekend for Vday so it should be great!

Okay.... WOW. I just read all of yesterday's posts!!!!!!!!!! WOW.

It's true... this should be a place to come and vent, but we need to celebrate our life too!

So, while I was down earlier about hitting my plateau (a bit of a negative post I suppose!)...

Now... I will celebrate.

#1 - I celebrate meeting you all in this forum. I notice that when I'm posting here I'm making better eating and exercise decisions!

#2 - I've lost 88 pounds. 88 pounds!!! And I honestly contribute much of my success to the support I've recieved here. I never thought I'd be "skinny." Never. A doctor once told me that I would never be skinny... but after years of struggles - things clicked. Don't think because you are struggling that it will never happen. I struggled for years. Tried WW 5 times, Jenny Craig 3 times, HMR, Slimfast... you name it. Finally, 5th time was a charm in WW - I've stuck with it for 4 years and I've lost/kept off 88 pounds and you can too!

#3 - Brian... he's the love of my life. I'm so lucky to have met him, and I'm thankful he love's me.

There!

KO KO!!! Wow... 5 months... doing deep breaths with you!

Hi friends. I'm so glad we seem to be feeling better about things today. I got the distinct impression that there were hurt feelings yesterday, and that was certainly not the point.

Lisa, I didn't think your first post was negative at all. Yes, you told us some things that you wished were going differently in your life, but you told us some good uplifting things too. BLING!!!! NEVER a bad thing.

Lex, your food sounds delish!! Yes, please do post a recipe. I was struck by something you said yesterday, and that was that you were a pessimistic person by nature. I have never gotten that impression of you at all. You seem so happy and fun. Yeah, bad stuff happens that gets you down, but you are generally upbeat and supportive!

Laura, you workout goddess. You are getting so serious about this my friend!!! Your VDay sounds fabulous! What is pancit?


Jen, WTG with the salad for lunch. I really do love salads, and I don't know why but I never want to order them in restaurants...maybe it's the fact that they generally don't serve them with fries??? You inspired me, though, and when hubby and I go out for Valentine's Day (and maybe that's too big of an assumption for me to make, that he actually made plans) I'll order a grilled chicken Ceasar Salad...NUM! I can't believe you're half done with law school either...it does just seem like yesterday that you started!


Kier, I have the same issues you do with Celebrex. Nothing fixes my ruptured disk pain better but oh, the tummy aches it brings. Is that still fallout from the bathroom fall? If so I'm glad it's on the mend. I am so excited about your wedding...you're going to have to post dozens and dozens of pictures. Five months...not long now!


I'm sitting home today waiting for my new refrigerator to be delivered. I'm so excited! It's the last major appliance that we've replaced in the two and a half years that we've been here now, since we have slowly gotten the washer/dryer, stove, and dishwasher. So now buh-bye to the last of the twenty-year old appliances. The people that used to own this house weren't very bright. They put on this wonderful kitchen addition and put in beautiful custom cabinetry, but built everything around this twenty year old side-by-side fridge. It's about six inches shorter and two inches narrower than the smallest side-by-side that's being made now. So we're having to trim down some of the cabinetry. Thank goodness we have a friend who does such things so he's been doing it in the evening and charging us minimally. His dad does custom framing, so he's going to recut the glass for my cabinets, and then it will be like I have this whole new kitchen. Can you tell how excited I am?????????? Anywho, it's really nice to have an excuse not to go anywhere today...just sit around, get little things done, and be lazy is the main agenda for today.

I can't really comment too much on the weight loss front these days, but that will kick into high gear in nine weeks...I'll be counting on you girlfriends!

Yay, lots of posts!

Ok, my my lunch/dinner recipe really isn't one. I had bought a big pack of boneless/skinless chicken breast, so I cut some up and put it in a ziploc for the freezer. To the bad I added some soy sauce to coat, some chopped scallions and some minced garlic you buy in a jar. Then I took it out to defrost in the fridge before work yesterday (learned on Nigella Bites that meat marinates well while defrosting or something). Then I stir fryed that in a teaspoon of sesame oil. Meanwhile steamed fresh veggies I had - some broccoli, snow peas and red pepper, and added a can of sliced water chestnuts. I threw those in the stir fry pan after steaming a couple mins, added another teaspoon of sesame oil, some more soy sauce and more garlic. Viola. I swear, I bought this dark sesame oil for a recipe a while back and I use it all the time. A little gives a ton of flavor.

Lisa, I know this may sound opposite logic, but do you think you might plateau because you're not eating enough? Just hearing your workout schedule makes me want to sleep. Just curious, I've heard that happening to people who don't have lots left to lose, so they workout a lot, eat minimal calories and then go into "starvation' mode. Can I ask a personal question? Don't want to put you on the spot, but everyone can chime in too. Does all the working out you do make everything firm and tight? I get really paranoid about the idea of loose skin. Even when I was at my lowest, I still looked mushy, and I'm afraid I'll never have a taut tummy because of that...I'm hoping that strength training can combat it, but I know it's genetics too. Damn genetics!!

Laura, what is pancit? LOL on coming into work with jeans. I had to think several times today what day it was, they seem to be running together!

JenK, we DO live parallel lives, except I'm not going to law school - I still think of you when I eat Chiptoles (which by the way, I think the bowls they now offer with no rice, cheese or sour cream HAVE to be good for you). Congrats on the 1/2 marathon - I'm actually training for a 10 miler in April!!

Kierie, dinner sounds yum - spinach and ravioli is a big thing of mine.

Jayne, thanks for your nice words! I don't mean pessimistic in a negative way , but I am just generally sarcastic and have a dry sense of humor. But I know I tend to look at things as being half empty instead of half full - although I have realized lately that dwelling on bad or "unfair" things that happen doesn't help me at all and only drags me down - so I try not to! Lucky you in your new kitchen - looking at houses makes me realize how nice it is to have all new appliances.

ok, I'll try to check back later. I am having a nail polish dillema - trying to decide if I should run out to the store and buy some and do my nails in the car because my nails look terrible and I am considering going out after work. Yes, it is a life or death decision!

Oh, and I didn't take offense to anything that was said yesterday, and hope no one else did either. Tone is really hard to convey on a message board sometimes!

Lynnie, missed you during my monster post. WTG on all the working out. I just bought a used copy of Pirates of the Carribean yesterday, can't wait to see it!