Goal Getting....my journey....lmhall2000

[lmhall2000]

Well, I lost 55 pounds over a year ago with WISH...and I'm sure I've put some back on....we've been trying to sell our house for over 10 months!! AAGH! And my dh has been working in another state so I had to put my walking/lifestyle on hold...seemed weekends were sacked with open houses and trying to pack up the house...we still haven't sold the house but I'm making today (January 20th) my official start back to GOAL...

the GOAL...I'm 5'8" and will weigh in about 5 minutes...need the courage after writing this journal. I had gotten down to 178 on my dial scale and 182 on my digital scales (which are 5 pounds more than my doctor's for some reason) I'm too cheap to buy new scales and my dial scale broke so I'll be using the digital ones...can you tell I'm obsessive about scales???? Anywhoo...I want to be in the 150's (according to these obnoxious digital scales) by July 4th, 2005...

Why July 4th? Because it represents independence, declarations, and freedom. Those are three adjectives I feel will best describe how I will feel when I reach GOAL....it will be a long goal in the process...

HISTORY:
When I went in to deliver my third precious baby...I weighed in at a whopping 258!!! All my pregnancies were close (3) and I never seemed to drop the weight and gained 65 with my first, 35 with my second and was pregnant 3 months after I deliverd my second so the 30 pounds I gained with my third took me up to 258. I was 236 when I started WISH....in about 12 months I managed to lose over 55 pounds. Then my husband took the new job and my 4 mile daily walks (5x a week) went away....stress came in (raising the kids on my own for weekdays) and trying to keep a house perfect to sell...

So, here I am and will do everything I can to make this happen by July 4th..I'll need to break down the days/weeks to see what I need to average. I plan on doing a South Beach style for a week just to cleanse my system of all the carbs I've been doing (rolls, popcorn, chocolate chip cookies....blah blah blah) then I'll add exercise in atleast 5x a week for atleast 30 minutes a day...most likely walking but can fit some weight training in on the weekends while my husband is home.

I homeschool all our children so my freetime is limited...but we do manage to hit the YMCA swimming 3x a week and while they rock climb on T/H I play ball with my youngest.

So there it is in a nutshell....my next post will be (drum roll, please) my weigh in and the start of my food journals. I will need a food journal for the first week just to keep myself honest.

And I will post pictures of each 20 pound increment loss. Thanks WISH'ers....I'm back because this support WORKS and I've realized time waits for no pounds...I've got to make time work for me even when life throws you a curve.

BEFORE
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20 POUNDS GONE
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40 POUNDS GONE
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60 POUNDS GONE
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80 POUNDS GONE COMING SOON!!!

Blessings all!
Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Welcome back to WISH Tara! I know exactly what you mean...I was in the same boat as you. Lost so much weight(280 to 169) then started gaining back. Good luck to you...it's a daily struggle! I like your goal of July 4th and it's reasons. You can do this. This was your first step. I believe it takes that first week to re-educate yourself on eating...so the food journal is always good. I've had people tell me every time I would start back..."You know how to do this...you've done it before"...well...it's not that easy. Just because you did it before doesn't mean you WANT to do it again!

Don't be embarrassed to post your weight. It's just the beginning of a new journey.

Gail

[plutosmyfav]

WOw :earseek: Tera, you have your hands full!!!!

Welcome to the WISH journals. You already know you can do it, 'cause you did it with WISH before! I can't imagine all the stresses in your life with DH away and the house on the market, the kids, yikes!!! But one day at a time, one thing at a time and you'll be off and running!

Sundie

[lmhall2000]

Well, I'm highly upset with myself...well, not so bad..I'm realizing all those comfort foods had a high impact on my weight...I weighed in (let the excuses begin..TOM's visiting...I had 3 fast food meals yesterday because we had to drive 3 hours to check on progress on our new home...) all to say that I weighed in at 202!!! AAACK!

So that means between now and July 4th...I need to lose 43 pounds to hit my goal of being in the 150's....once I hit that I'll just hang out in the 150's until my dream clothes (already purchased of course) fit comfortably...they are size 10's and M's in sweaters...of course now I'll need summer clothes for inspiration...didn't quite make my 150's this winter...but I'm on my way!

I had 2 slices of bacon and 2 scrambled eggs for breakfast...have had 1 large glass of water so far today.

Tara

[lmhall2000]

Thanks so much for your fast kind words! I was so excited to see someone actually peeked in to cheer me on! I've got to get better at doing that for everyone here!

Here's how I'm going to break it down....
23 weeks and 4 days until July 4th!!!!

My goals

Week one...5 pounds (Low-carb always gives me a big loss)
COMPLETED!!! 7 pounds GONE!!!!!
Week two...2 pounds (Adding the exercise should help me keep 2 pounds off)
COMPLETED!!! .5 Pound GONE!!! .5 pounds ahead of schedule...gotta get some exercise in!
Week three..1 pound (always slow week before TOM)
COMPLETED!!! 1.5 pounds gone!!!!! One pound ahead!!!
Week four....2 pounds (hopefully will be moving this week and will burn it off unpacking!)
COMPLETED!!! No weight change Now I'm one pound behind so I need to lose some this week! TOM is a stinker! But I started Oprah's Boot camp for the next 12 weeks so that should help! :) :banana:
TOTAL LOST WEEKS 1-4.....9 pounds
Weeks 5-8...Goal is 6 pounds
COMPLETED!!! 1.5 pounds gone!!!! Week 5 went by and I started Oprah's boot camp and increased my water...scales are moving again!!!
WEEK 6 COMPLETE!!!188 3.5 pounds lost and a total of 14 pounds so far!!!
WEEK 7 COMPLETE 187.5 Lost 14.5 pounds so far...
WEEK 8 COMPLETE!! 186.5 Lost one pound
Total for weeks 1-8 15.5 pounds

WEEK 9 COMPLETE!!! 183.5 LOST 3 pounds!!!!
WEEK 10 COMPLETE!!! 183.0 Lost .5 pound :)
WEEK 11 COMPLETE!!!! 182.0 Lost 1 pound
WEEK 12 COMPLETE 180.0 Lost 2 pounds!!! :)
Goal for Weeks 9-12..7 pounds
ACTUAL LOSS.... 6.5 pounds

Added!!! INCHES MEASURED!!!!!
4/4 Arms: 15.5 Chest: 40 Waist: 34 Hips: 44 Thighs: 24.75 Calves 15.5
Inches lost in 2 weeks...Arms 15 Chest 40 Waist 31.5 Hips 42.5 Thighs 24.5 Calves 15....Total lost=5.25!!!!

END OF WEEK 13!!! 178.5 Loss of 1.5 pounds
Goal Weeks 13-17...8 pounds

Had a little setback...moved to Alabama and three weeks of eating fast food and not getting my exercise has put me off plan...I got up to 183.5 but today's weigh in was at 181...so my goals will have to be readjusted. But I'll still be in the 150's in July!
END OF WEEKS 14, 15, 16 181.0 Gain of 3.5 pounds...working on getting down to 175 by end of May.

Goal Weeks 18-22...8 pounds
Goal Last 10 days...2 pounds

5+2+1+2+7+8+8+8+2=43 pounds

202-43= 159!!!!! YEAH!!! Atleast the math works out and I know what I've got to do to get the job done...enough planning...now on to working it out...I walked the dog with the kids this am for 20 minutes...now I'm going outside to throw the ball with my son...then it's off to the grocery to buy all my low carb foods for the next week and pick up a grilled chicken salad from McAllister's.....ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!!

FOOD JOURNAL 1/20/05....two slices bacon, two scrambled eggs....lunch had to be changed for realtor coming over...fixed tuna/mayo/cheddar cheese melt with dill pickle....2 large glasses of water and licked the knife off the kids peanut butter sandwiches...:)
Tara

[Princess Michelle]

Tara, I'm so glad to see that you started a journal. You know you have my support! You'll always be my WISH buddy! :hug:

Things have definitely not been easy for you this last year but you have the drive and determination to do this, you already know what you can accomplish and I have no doubt that you will succeed at reaching your goal.

:flower1:

[Lizzydoll73]

:wave: Hi Tara - You seem to have a really good plan established. You have set realistic goals for yourself. I wish you the best of luck.

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Tara!! :wave2: It's great to "see" you again! :) I've missed your posts. You have accomplished so much and your plan is so well thought out and attainable that I know you are going to be so successful! ::yes:: I'm looking forward to reading your journal. ::yes::

[plutosmyfav]

Great plan!!!! Stay focused! You'll have your goals met :wizard: :cheer2:

Sundie

[lmhall2000]

For the next 2 months I'm going to weigh myself DAILY! I'm curious to see how this induction and adding back carbs in slowly will affect my weight...thought some of you might be interested as well...

w=water (Each water is 16 oz.) DC=diet coke

1/20.....202 3 eggs, 2 bacon, tuna, cheddar, mayo, pickle, hamb., onion 4 glasses water, 1 diet coke
1/21.....199 WHOOSH! 2 eggs, 2 sausage, grilled chicken salad unsweet tea, mozz. chicken, salad 4w
1/22.....198 I love low-carb starts!!! eggs/bacon chicken nuggets salmon,salad,onion 1 DC 3w
1/23....197 Downwards my friends! eggs/sausage..hamb. pattie, pickle soy chicken, salad..2w 2DC
1/24....198.5 Cutting out diet cokes today! Bacon/eggs...salad, hot wings..no dc! 6 w
1/25...196.5 YEAH!!! (stress related)egg omelet..lost appetite..pork chop..10 ch. chips 3 w 1 dc
1/26....No weigh in...sunrise wakeup to take dog to surgery... :sad2: sausage eggs wings 4w1dc
START OF WEEK TWO
1/27...195...WHOOPEEE End of WEEK ONE!!! Whole Wheat Toast YEAH!!! chicken nuggets salad 1unsweet tea 4w
1/28....194.5 Wheat toast, tuna melt, fish, field peas 6w
1/29....196.5 WHAT??? wheat toast pepperoni/cheese/chili 2dc 4 w 60 minute treadmill
1/30....196.5 Sore from workout...hope it's just retention/egg/bacon/ham/sal 4w/1dc
1/31....196.5 Still sore...slimfast/slimfast/salad/hamburger pattie/green beans
2/1....195.5 Finally scale moved! eggs/bacon/salad/chili 3 w, 1ustea
2/2....197 icky chili....too much sodium I guess..slimfast/chicken/salad
START OF WEEK THREE
2/3....194.5 WHEW!! Never chili again...slimfast, slimfast, caesar salad,tortilla
2/4....195 Eggs/sausageturkey/cheese/wings/orange 2w 1dc 1 lick of icing!
2/5....194 :) Eggs/peanut butter toast/orange/salad/chipssalsa/M&M's 4w
2/6...192.5 :magnify: toast/turkey/cheese/pork/shrimp/nachos/dip/strawberry/1dc 3w
2/7....193.5 Hmmm....Superbowl effect? cheerios/skim milk/turkey/cheese/hamburger onions 1dc 3w
2/8...193.5 Holding pattern...cheerios/skim milk...chicken salad...chicken/carrot chocolate chips 1dc/3w
2/9...193 TOM coming? Feeling tender...eggs/bacon, tuna melt, salad, greenbeans mandarin oranges
START OF WEEK FOUR
2/10...193 loss of 1.5...wheat toast, deviled eggs, carrot, taco salad, ch.chips, 2dc 2w
2/11...193.5 wheat toast, chicken salad, slimfast, chili's salsa chips
2/12...195...TOM hit!chick salad, hamburger pattie, bacon, cheese, 10 M&M's 1 dc, 1 us tea, 1w
2/13...194.5 eggs/bacon, chick caesar, strawberry CAKE :confused3 steak water, dc
2/14...195.5 AARGH!! pirate: can't remember what I had!!! :rolleyes:
2/15...194.5 sausage, salad, roasted chicken green beans 4w
2/16...194 dontcha just love TOM? eggs/sausage/summer sausage/mozzarella/piece of apple/chicken/peas
START OF WEEK FIVE
2/17...193 NO LOSS..but TOM IS a stinker!! eggs
2/18...193..road trip...bad on water...cheese/nuts/sausage/catfish/hushpuppies....2dc/1ustea
2/19...192.5 :goodvibes eggs/sausage,chicken salad, sausage cheese one chocolate 2w, 2dc
2/20...192.5 eggs/bacon, sausage/cheese, salad 1ustea, 1 dc, 2 w ch.chips
2/21...192...wheat toast/salad/hamburger pattie/green beans ch. chips 4w 1dc
2/22...193.5 HUH? Must be that Dale's soy seasoning...ugh! cheese/chicken soup/chips salsa/chicken
2/23...192.5 Toast/bacon, chips/salsa, nuts, slimfast 6w!!!
START OF WEEK SIX
2/24...191.5 YEAH!!! Slimfast, chicken, salad, carrot, nuts, chex mix 4w
2/25...Missed weigh in...court date...salad/shrimp, whipped cream, nuts, cherry 3 tsp fudge, beef stew 4w
2/26..190.5!!! :cool1: 2 eggs/bacon, slimfast, nuts, chips/salsa 2 cheese sticks 6w
2/27...191 slimfast, slimfast, caesar salad, steak, baked potato!! First potato in 6 weeks!
2/28..190.5 eggs/wheat bread/peanut butter/chick fila salad....5w..1dc
3/1...189.5 :banana: WAY TO START MARCHslimfast, cheese, nuts, chex mix, chicken green beans 6w
3/2...188.0!!!! eggs/bacon, slimfast, mozzarella stick, nuts, salad, steak onions...3 bites of B-day cake 6w
START OF WEEK SEVEN
3/3...188.0!!!! Slimfast, nuts/mozzarella sticks, wheat chex, chicken salad, choc. chips 4w
3/4...188.5 Slimfast, ham/swiss on wheat, chicken pesto with black olives 4w
3/5...188.5 MOVE SCALE MOVE! eggs/bacon/grape juice/ham cheese/tacos/beans 4w
3/6..188.5 MOVE SCALE MOVE!! eggs/bacon, chicken salad, slimfast, peas
3/7...189...TOM HIT!! UGH! ham/swiss/wheat, cheese stick, slimfast, peas, 2 cheetos, choc. chips
3/8..188.0 NAhh nahhh TOM! Gotta lose 1 pound by Thursday! :) eggs/bacon slimfast veggie soup popcorn
3/9...188.5 UGH! slimfast, tuna melt on wheat, 6 cheetos, slimfast, bite of taco meat
START OF WEEK EIGHT
3/10..187.5 YEAH!!! Lost .5 pound bacon/chick salad/baked potato us tea 2w
3/11..186.5!!! :goodvibes 1/2 a slimfast/COURT DAY!!!/Lost...appealed/chicken tenders/spaghetti
3/12..186.0!!! DOWN WE GO!!! bacon/1/2 piece toast/salad/cheeto/dorito/milkshake samples broth
3/13..187.5 Up from 5 mile walk..muscles growing I hope and TOM leaving..slimfast, chicken salad, slimfsat
3/14...187.0 slimfast, slimfast, ham/pepperoni salad, 2 choc chip cookies, 1ds 2w
3/15..187.0 slimfast, salad, slimfast
3/16..186.5 eggs,bacon, salad, chicken tenders 1us tea 10 ch chips
START OF WEEK NINE
3/17..186.5 Lost one pound!!
START OF WEEK 10
3/24..183.5 Lost 3 pounds!!!! :banana:
START OF WEEK 11
3/31...183.0 Lost .5 pounds :)
Will just post my losses on the page a couple above...eating consists of either a low carb day or 1-2 slimfasts and 1-2 healthy meals a day. Things I avoid like the plague..are french fries, white bread, and and beverages with sugar in them...even juices.

[CarolA]

Way to go!

Good luck on the house sale. I am getting ready to put mine on the market and your post makes me nervous. (I also live in TN). Actually today I have to go order four blinds for the front rooms. (The agent thinks it will sell better without paper blinds LOL!)

[plutosmyfav]

Gotta love the WHOOOSH!!!

Congrats!

Sundie

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Tara :wave2: I too weigh myself daily right now in an effort to get an idea of what my body is doing. In fact I actually weigh myself first thing in the morning and right before bed and write them in my food journal. I am hoping it will give me insight as to what foods maybe cause me to gain and also to get an idea about what TOM actually does to my weight so I can anticipate it in the future. ::yes:: I hope you will find doing that helpful. I think it will give you a good incentive especially right now to stay committed to your plan. ::yes:: Congrats on the WHOOSH! :cool1:

[geetey]

TARA!!! :jumping4: TARA!!! :jumping4: My TWINKIE!! :jumping4:

SOOOOOO glad to see you on the WISH Journal boards, girl! Sorry about the house. I have noticed that even here in STL the house market had died, BUT in the last week, I have received 3 of those SOLD postcards, so hopefully the market will start moving in Memphis and you can get your family back under one roof!

I look forward to following your journey as you post in your journal. You are one determined woman and I KNOW you are going to get that July 4th goal! I'll be here cheering you on! :cheer2:

[lmhall2000]

Well, the scales have been super nice to me...lost 4 pounds in 2 days...I've avoided yeast rolls right out of the oven, my mother had homemade oatmeal raisin cookies on her counter, and she gave the kids lots of discounted Christmas chocolates she just couldn't pass up. In the old days (about a week ago) I would have scarfed down atleast 3 of those homemade oatmeal cookies...ooooh homemade cookies are a downfall for me!

I'm giving up french fries and white breads (rolls, pasta etc.) for the 100 day challenge...that alone should help me shed about 2 pounds over 100 days. I'm staying strong...and focusing on walking Disney 20 pounds lighter when we go as soon as we sell this house and move to our next one. I will avoid french fries/breads at Disney but I will have my chocolate...all that extra walking and it being our last trip to Disney for a good while I'm going to enjoy it without worrying about my eats...last trip I didn't gain a pound and I ate everything even french fries!

There, it's off my chest, I can now avoid those chocolates Grandma sent with my kids and go drink a nice big glass of water.

Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Tara! I find getting on here and talking to myself seems to help! Just adding in those reminders for future reference do the trick!

Take care and enjoy the WHOOSH! :earseek:

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tara,

Your pictures are incredible! Your 40lb gone photo is fantastic. Your waist is trim, your face is beautiful! You've made such huge progress! I can't wait to see the 60lb gone photo!!!! :cheer2:

Sundie

[lmhall2000]

I've always known it but tonight proved it...I was sooo pleased to weigh in at 197 this morning! That's 5 pounds in 4 days! Yeah, yeah, it's low-carb water loss...but I'll take it! I started off great....then the anxieties of selling a house got to me...

For 10 months I've been anticipating the calls for all these showings....well, we've had some duplicate showings this week and we're anxious to sell because our home in Huntsville is almost finished...we don't want to lose it! We had two showings yesterday and I really hoped that today we'd have another and hopefully an offer. The worst is that all comments are "House is lovely! But the buyers opted for new construction" Our house is 3 years old and priced well below the new...just waiting is so hard.

I decided to hit the Pottery Barn outlet to seek out bargains (usually always find something there!) but alas...came away with 2 baskets and some fabrics for $6 that I hope to make into window coverings in the new house....I'm hoping all the way home that I'll find my dh and children away and someone visiting the house...I come in....and dh has this so sad look on his face...no showings. Okay, I've dealt with this for 10 months...and I know it will happen just hoping is getting to me though. The girls were hungry for a snack....I've avoided homemade oatmeal cookies, hot yeast rolls at the restaurant last night, miniature snickers (oh how easy it would be to eat just one), chocolate truffles, and ice cream I gave the kids last night....but when I went to the pantry I saw an opened bag of semi-sweet chocolate chips and without EVEN THINKING I put about 10 in my mouth....!!!!! :rolleyes1

I quickly gave the girls some and told them I would start dinner in a few minutes....but I had just swallowed them without even thinking!!! The only other cheats I've had in 4 days is a fingertip of peanut butter....I get very low blood sugar...and mid-day I just need that little bit to keep it in check...not even a spoon ful just a finger tip...yeah, I know I'm probably dumping tons of germs into the peanut butter jar but if I even thought of using a spoon I'd have a whole mound!

So I'm here to vent that yes I am a stress eater...inside a very small part of me wants to crawl into a corner in my closet...hide behind what clothes have not been packed and just sob my little heart out...I won't even watch tear-jerker movies because I fear once those flood gates open I will need to find a house next to SpongeBob...only a sponge could take all the H2O coming out of my tear ducts. I'm not crying because I'm a stress eater, I want to cry about these past 10 months that have been so tough but I've needed to be so strong for everyone. Thank GOD I read The Long Winter to my children by Laura Ingalls Wilder...anytime I feel sorry for myself I just remember how TOUGH life can be and although this is not a comfortable time in our life it certainly is better than grinding wheat in a coffee grinder trying to subsist on bread and water alone for 3 months!

There, it's off my chest...I've forgiven myself for the chocolate chips and I'm going to remember how it made me feel so I don't want to cheat tomorrow. I'll let you all know as soon as we hear something on my house...there's no way anyone could avoid my SCREAMING AND PRAISING AND HOOPING AND HOLLERING!!! Gotta go fold some clothes...if it weren't for the chores around here I probably would go nuts...atleast it makes me feel like I'm not in limbo.

Venting over...you may now return to your regularly scheduled postings about getting to GOAL!!!!

Tara

[kayeandjim00]

Oh Tara :hug: Your post brought tears to my eyes. I'm sorry things are so stressful for you right now. You have so much on your plate I can't imagine how you are handling it all. You are doing great and those little chocolate chips are in the past. You CAN do this! I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and hope that your house will sell SOON! Congratulations on the 5lb loss too! :cool1:

[Princess Michelle]

Woo Hoo Tara! You are so in the groove! Congratulations on the 5lbs.! Gone, gone forever! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I so hope you are able to sell your house very soon. This stress is not good for you at all. :hug: I'll be praying for it to sell quickly!

[lmhall2000]

Well, yesterday I cheated with 10 chocolate chips I also had 2 diet cokes and only 2 waters. Not to mention the soy on my chicken and salt on my cheeseburger pattie...so I'm hoping it's just water retention. But I'm committing today to avoid all diet drinks and only have water and watch the salt on my foods. We'll see what happens...I do like weighing everyday because the losses keep me positive and any gains make me take seriously the foods I'm eating...I didn't beat myself up like I usually do with a gain and then just blow it from there....

I'm in in until GOAL!!!!

(Thanks to all you gals for all your support....I can't tell you how it keeps me motivated to stay strong!)

Tara

[lmhall2000]

This was the first morning I did not have a loss...I even showed a gain...I had the scales on the same floor tile I have them on every day...and even weighed 3x...it showed 198.5 3x....well after breakfast 2 eggs, 2 bacon and 1 16 oz. glass of water I got ready for my bath and decided to weigh again...just curious how all that food and water would weigh....well then I weighed 197.5!!! 3x in a row...

How can I lose a pound by adding more than a pound of matter into my body....I don't live in a mansion so the walk from the kitchen to the bathroom could not have burned off a pound of something...cooking is not all that strenuous...so what gives????

I guess I've learned that like people scales have their shortcomings...and I'm too cheap to invest in a very nice set of doctor scales...so I'll go with the flow and hopefull tomorrow be done with 198 for good!!! Hoping to see 196 and less the next weeks!

Venting over....don't ya just love journaling????

[lmhall2000]

Well, I've come to know two kinds of stress...the kind that makes you want to cheat and the kind that makes you want to stop eating altogether....

Now, mind you this isn't up there with losing a parent or a bad car accident but it's my measurement of where I lose my appetite.

Today, my 9 year old sweet son was walking our 11 year old lab mix member of our family around the block...he's been doing this daily to show he's responsible because he wants a puppy to add to our family. The neighbors across the street have a doberman...see where I'm headed?...well, the doberman was off the leash roaming free and hates other dogs (as commented by his owners in the past)....my son said the dog saw Sable as they were heading up our driveway on return from their walk and the dog attacked our dog. My son dropped the leash...I'm so proud of him...just knowing he was near a raving doberman brings fear to me...but he was safe...however, our beloved pet suffered a torn ligament from the aggression. She needs surgery which will cost over $2,000! I'm so sick to my stomach...one...I know our dog can't go walking on 3 legs....two..I'm concerned about surgery and her ability to heal...she's in great shape but this will surely stress her out. I'm just feeling awfully icky right now.

Venting done...will deal with all this with a clearer mind hopefully after writing all my thoughts down...

Tara

[wiskband]

Hi tara. hope your well............ I hear ya about stress. Hard to focus on being healthy when life gets int he way! Just curious as to what the neighbors think of this? I mean I guess I can assume because they are the type that left their dog ( a dooberman no less ) out to roam free in the neighborhood, they probably dont care about your dog. Well anyway, I truely feel for you, having neighbor issues really stinks!
Now! about the scale. lol! :earseek: that is a tricky gadget! I tell ya. I used to do just that everyday, all day! AND................ your just driving yourself mad! Dont waste yor time really. Heres something else to think about! your scale is probably not accurate at all. Most BR sacles aren;t. So you are wanting to be at 186 you may actually be that already. Do you go to a gym or an weight loss center? I would use one of their scales. I mean your BR is good every now and then to make sure your not gaining to much but, as far as being precise. It's probably not.
I have learned to just stay off of my scale. I know its hard but, out of sight, out of mind. I put mine in my shed so, it was hard to get to. Anyway, good luck, I be checking in on ya.
take care

renee
:cool1:

[geetey]

Oh, Tara. :hug: My heart is just crying out for you. All of this mess with the house, and showings, and moving vacation time, and now your poor dog has been attacked. I am glad your ds is okay but your poor poor dog. It just isn't right. I hope the neighbors step up and offer to assist with the costs of healing your lab mix.

I understand the pain and stress of having a house on the market when your spouse is out of state. I pray for you daily that this chapter will end soon. Just in time for you to move into that house in Huntsville!

Keep journaling! We're here for you!!

[lmhall2000]

You're a beacon in my day today!! I wish I could just chunk those scales but I went a year without them and gained almost 20 pounds...ugh! So just to get back into the habit I'm going to weigh daily for this first month only...then it'll be weekly and probably at the gym only. It takes me about 4 weeks to rebuild a habit...3 weeks just doesn't cut it...I'm too tricky for my own good! :)

The neighbors...oh the neighbors...oh do I really even go there? I've been to two veterinarians today to try and get second opinions...I'm even going tomorrow for a third....so far the consensus is a torn anterior cruciate ligament and she needs surgery. The wife called after receiving my message and gave me a long list of what is going wrong in her life right now...and sadly, she's right, her life is in shambles in many different ways...my heart just broke for her. She was very kind and said to just take care and do whatever I needed to do to get Sable well and they would cover it. I did file a police report in case they needed it for their homeowners...but she said they would just pay outright. Feeling a little bit better...but still the thought of our 11 year old dog going under anesthesia makes me weak. Then, her husband comes to my door and starts making excuses...earlier today he denied owning a doberman..only said he had a miniature doberman....yes, I've lived here 3 years and have seen his wife walk both almost daily...don't know what that was about. He started on how he and his wife are going through a divorce and he broke his ankle and when the dog got out he couldn't go get her.....(isn't this an admission he KNEW his dog was out????) and went on that she's never attacked another dog that if she sees children she'll run to them and want to play....my children have been out many times while she was out leashed and she never expressed an interest to play with them...she bee-lined it to attack my dog not to "play"....to continue...he's apparently "well connected" and very wealthy and wants his attorney to talk to my attorney...he wants to fly "his" veterinarian from another city into get a 4th opinion...to make sure I'm not putting my pet through a needless surgery...and he questions his liability...oh it went on and on....he's going to make a $2500 bill turn into a $5000 fiasco and who is suffering while we're waiting for his doc to fly down? MY DOG!!!!! The poor thing follows me everywhere I go...I am her mother...she imprinted on me as a pup and she has to be within 5 feet of me at all times. Tonight I went to tuck the kids in their beds...I blocked the stairs so Sable would stay down...I could hear her struggling trying to get through the chairs and then when she pushed one out of the way she tried to climb the stairs with 3 legs and fell 4x before I could yell at the kids I couldn't tuck them in I had to take care of Sable. My kids are upset...it's been a long stressful day...and I'm just sad as can be. I'm hoping this vet tomorrow will be kind enough to call the vet in Nashville and they can have a chat...the vet said surgery is best if done within the first week of the injury...I'm not waiting for some vet from another city to make time for my dog....


AAAAAGGGGGHHHHHHH!!!!!!!

Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

:grouphug: I'm so sorry for what you are going through Tara. Our pets are as important as our children in many ways. I don't think I would worry about waiting for your neighbors vet to fly in. How crazy is that? I know it's a hard decision to make...but I'm sure that you don't want your dog to be suffering either. I'm sure she is in pain. It sounds like your neighbor is worried that you may want more than just taking care of the dog. It's so sad that people think that way these days. Here you are concerned about your dog and you need to do what is best for Sable.

Stay strong!

Gail

[plutosmyfav]

:grouphug: Tara,

I can't believe your dog story. How scary and stressful. I have the same two responses to stress: eat endlessly or stop eating altogether. Your poor dog and poor DS for being caught in the situation. How scarey it must have been for him. :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: sending pixie dust your way for your dog, your house showing and for that darn scale!!!!

Sundie

[Princess Michelle]

Tara :sad:

I feel so bad for your poor furbaby! More stress is the last thing you need. I hope that you can get her surgery soon and that your neighbors will take the responsibility to pay for it. :hug: for you :hug: for Sable <a href='*******************************************ZSzeb008_ZSxdm31547US' target='_blank'><img src='http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/16/16_2_6.gif' alt='Dog 6' border=0></a>

[lmhall2000]

Had 10 chocolate chips again..I just didn't have the energy to make it to the store to buy groceries...only had 2 eggs today and 1 pork chop...I fixed the kids broccoli, noodles and pork chops but I hate broccoli and that's all I had left. I started feeling really weak (low blood sugar) and am out of peanut butter so I had 10 chips...hopefully tomorrow after Sable's surgery I can make it to the store for some salad fixins. Hope this won't stall my weight...I know undereating can do that.
Tara

[wilderness01]

I am so sorry about your dog. I hope the surgery goes well. That neighbor sounds like a piece of work. You take care of your dog and he can pay the bill. What is going to happen to his dog? Did they put him down?

Hang in there, everything will get better for you. :grouphug:

[geetey]

Blow off those chocolate chips, Tara. You don't to worry about those. Please remember to eat and take care of yourself. I know it's hard, but this would even harder if you were to get sick. I am here for you! Just a PM away!
I will be saying an extra prayer for Sable and her vet, so that things go smoothly and she pulls through with flying colors!

[lmhall2000]

Tomorrow is Sable's surgery and I'm just a nervous bundle...but I know it will be fine. Don't remember what I posted...but today when I called the owner to tell them we had scheduled the surgery...he was acidic and told me to sue him...he said my dog was old and injured herself, he's not liable. I know my dog went out for a walk on a leash with my 9 year old son, was attacked by his dog and my dog lost use of her hind leg...how can it be any clearer? So now I'm debating civil court or using an attorney and racking up even more costs. The owner also said he had taken his dog to the animal shelter and they said his dog played very well with the other dogs and they did not label her vicious...after talking with the animal shelter..I found out he lied...he had never been! He went 2 hours after I called him and they gave him a citation he'll either have to plead guilty to or go to court over. Now I've got to track down a copy of that, get a copy of the police report, find out all his information and serve him papers...first after the surgery tomorrow I'm going to send a certified letter with a copy of the bill...I can't be sure he and his wife are communicating and she agreed to pay all bills...so we'll just have to see...I am hoping to eat more tomorrow...I just hope my appetite is back.
Thanks gang...y'all are always there to sound off to and help me think clearly when all this hits.
Blessings,
Tara

[Alysa]

Oh there is so much I want to say - your pictures are so inspirational - you look just beautiful. I am so sorry to hear about your dog and your home. I have a saying I think of sometimes when I think I just can't bear it anymore "You are never given more than you can carry". Forget about the chips just take care. You will be sticking on that sold sign soon - you'll see!

P.S. I too gave up my scale for a year after DD was born and then I read that they had done a study and that over two years people who used the scale did 15% better than those who didn't. I hate my scale! 3 days solid exercising - no loss! Is peanut butter a low-carb no-no? That might explain a few things! Ooops!

Best wishes!

[lmhall2000]

AHHHHH...I feel like I can breathe now...appetite is still not there...or more of a despondent feel about not even wanting to go to the trouble of fixing or getting anything...ugh! I know I've got to be better to myself...and will hopefully be able to muster up some energy to make it to the grocery tonight.

Doc said that she did very well...I can pick her up tomorrow possibly if swelling and her ability to recover from anesthesia goes well....praying! He also said that she had no anomalies in the knee and that if that doberman had never attacked her she would have lived her life out without this happening...guess I need a notary to take his statement to court! UGH! I did write a letter just to the wife who had been so responsible at first....hoping her husband doesn't intercept it..if I don't hear a response...will have to file tomorrow...

Oh well...life is tough...we learn to appreciate little blessings...she's so intertwined in our lives...it's hard to imagine life without her...can't wait to bring her home!!!!

Last day of almost no carbs!! YIPPEE!!! I'll be much better about adding them in..but it will be so nice to have that 1/2 piece of wheat toast in the morning!!! :)

Thanks guys....y'all are such a support!
P.S. Alysa...you're ohhh so right...only given as much as we could bear...I only wish my real muscles were as strong as my "life" muscles right now!!! I feel extremely strong in all this and know it's making me a better person...just wish my real muscles would grow as quickly! :)
Tara

[geetey]

http://smiley2000.free.fr/gif/banane/ban_002.gif :cool1: http://smiley2000.free.fr/gif/banane/ban_002.gif YEAH FOR SABLE!! http://smiley2000.free.fr/gif/banane/ban_002.gif :cool1: http://smiley2000.free.fr/gif/banane/ban_002.gif

I know Sable will be coming home tomorrow! I am so happy she did so well in surgery. What a relief, huh? Here's to a smooth recovery for her. I bet the kids can't wait to have her back home again.

Enjoy those carbs. Just add them back VERY slowly and make good choices!

[CarolA]

Glad to hear Sable came thur ok.

Your neighbor sounds like a piece of work. I hope they don't live near me!

[lmhall2000]

Carol...can I send them to you? They are going through a divorce...maybe they'll take on a relocation...but I wouldn't wish them on even the prickliest cactus...maybe Siberia would work..nah...that's my sarcasm dripping though that doesn't help anyone...but it looks like court will be my only option...great attorney coached me today and I'm going without representation because he did not think I could get my attorney fees reimbursed on a dog case...on a car accident case you can't get attorney fees...didn't know that...

But I'm prepared...video...police report...vet deposition...you name it! :)

As for the carbs...boy is that ever going to be my downfall Geetey Girl! I'm starting out with 1 slice of wheat toast at breakfast and try that for one week to see what happens...then I'll add in berries and hold at that as long as the weight comes off...I'm just so glad to have more variety in my diet! :) I will add carrot shavings to my salads...but otherwise fairly low carb...

ONWARDS to get my dog back!!!!
Tara

[lmhall2000]

Well...all stress aside...I am very pumped about today's weigh in..I hated missing yesterday and had hot wings last night so I figured all the spicy stuff would hold some water..but I weighed in at 195!!! :) Only 36 pounds to go to the 150's!!!

I am adding in 1 piece of whole wheat toast today for breakfast..I'm out of all eggs/breakfast meats so really that's my only option...after I call the vet this morning I will hopefully pick up our baby Sable and figure out a way to get some groceries. I have nothing left in this house except pasta (which I've vowed not to eat for 100 days) frozen broccoli and a block of cheese...the kids have enough cereal for today but that's it! Oh, I think there's a bag of dried beans.

ONWARDS & DOWNWARD GANG!!! I hope my journey inspires others who have taken some time off and need to get back to it...the first week is always hard, the second week is pretty okay..the third week is the clincher for me...if I can stay good through that week I'm well set up for the remainder of the weeks...

ONE WEEK GONE!!! TWENTY SOMETHING LEFT!!! :)
Tara

[lmhall2000]

First day on non-low-low carb....I added one whole wheat piece of toast and a small bag of sunflower seeds that came with my grilled chicken salad from Chick-Fil-A....ahhhh my body says "THANK YOU!" Let's hope the scales do, too! :)

Tara

[Princess Michelle]

Tara, I'm so glad Sable came through her surgery alright. I hope she's back home with you soon. It's so hard to be away from your babies, especially when they aren't well. I miss my dog when I'm vacation but it was sheer torture when she got hit by a car about 10 years ago and had to stay at the vets office for a week after surgery. I visited her a lot, I just couldn't stand it. I hope that you don't end up having to go to court but I think you have enough on your side to come away with the victory!

You are doing great with your eating and your scale is showing it! Keep up the fantastic work! :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

I wonder how we make it through these days...

The day I picked my sweet Sable up...

Got the call at 8:30 that she could be picked up!!! YEAH!!! All the kids are getting ready at lightning speed..didn't even have to tell them to get their coats!

9:15..Make it to the doctor's office....have a long wait..in the midst of the wait hear this poor lady (we had talked with her in the waiting room..she was young and had a child in the stroller) just let out a horrendous sorrowful gut wrenching scream....I saw the vet nurse quickly bring her little one out of the room and show her the fish tank...my heart sank...guess she just got some bad news about her pet...Oh..where is my Sable?????

10:00 Finally get to get Sable...not sure why the long delay..she's fine but just a wee drugged and doesn't recognize us really. The kids are scared of her shaven skin...thinking it means she's not going to make it...I convince them it'll grow back.

11:00 Get home with Sable...oh so carefully lift her out of the van and gingerly walk her in the house...she goes right to the carpeted area and plops. Check messages...realtor calls and says another realtor may/may not show the house between 1 and 5. Okay, I've got a dog that really shouldn't be moved...a house that needs 1-2 hours of vacuuming and windexing...three children that are starved for lunch in a house with only bread/water/ramen noodles in it (no time to shop this week with all the goings on)...and I get a may/may not...I scramble to contact that realtor and after 30 minutes get a confirmation...yes, he's coming.

11:00-1:30...MAD CLEANING session..kids are great...they managed to eat some bread and I promised them a trip to Chick-Fil-A when we have to leave....I gingerly put Sable back in the car...head to chick-fil-A and even order Sable her own box of nuggets...she didn't eat any dog food at home and she hasn't eaten in 24 hours except IV fluids and she groggily munched them down.

2:00 Make it to my Mom and Dad's...that's showing central...we always head there when we have a showing. Sable likes their house...but today she just mopes in. The kids beeline it to Grandma's room where they marvel at the fact you can lay in bed and watch TV...she has "cable!!!" (we have 5 channels)....so they're all well rested and checking out the latest Little Bear show and I actually get to rest and watch Trading Spaces on cable! :) My father turns all the heat off in the house while they're at work so I quickly turn the fire on....the thermostat is too far for me to walk to because Sable follows me everywhere...so I try to stay warm for the hour we're there. The kids are snuggled under lots of nice feather covers. And I had turned their heat on back there.

3:00 Yell for the kids...it's time to head back now...son comes walking very listlessly in...not like him at all...he says everything hurts...this kid only has asthma...maybe 2 other doctor visits in 9 years other than asthma and it looks like strep to me....make a quick call to the ped office to see if they can fit us in before closing time...miracle of all miracles they have an opening. I rush back home with poor Sable...then rush right back out to the docs.

4:00 We're on time for our appointment but, guess what we don't see the doctor until 5:15!!! OH my...we're pretty laid back about it but son is feeling worse and now he's got a fever. Strep is positive..aren't we moms just amazing....I just knew it by looking at him...they could save alot of money by just letting us diagnose our own children! :) So now I've got a dog I really shouldn't leave alone...a son too sick to make a grocery run and nothing for dinner.

Quick stop at pharmacy to drop off prescription (this mom was savvy enough to ask doctor to give us one days sample...son is allergic to penicillin so he has to use the more expensive strep meds...so I wouldn't have to get back out with three kids to pick up the Rx...they always take 1-2 hours to fill.) I could pick it up in the morning..

I make the ramen noodles for them for dinner....and I had leftover salad from chick-fil-a. Tomorrow...first thing on the agenda is filing a suit in civil court against our neighbors...I noticed a lock box on their door....they can't sell that house until I can place a lien on it! A mother's job is never done....

Tara

[kayeandjim00]

Oh my gosh Tara I feel like I need to have a nap after just reading about your day! Girl get yourself in a bubble bath with a nice book and RELAX! What a day. I'm so happy to hear Sable is home with her loving family and feeling better. Good luck with the civil case -hopefully they will do the right thing and it won't have to be a long drawn out affair for you on top of everything else! Keep up the great work!! :cool1:

[Alysa]

You poor thing - hope tomorrow is better! You need a grocery gateway there - where you order your groceries online and they deliver them...
Mom's are great. Give DS a hug from us! Welcome home Sable!!!!
So, how did the showing go?

[sarahsmom73]

Hi Tara!!! I'm Jen and i'm usually around a lot, but I have been sick this week. I wanted to say welcome and I am glad you are here! You are an amazing inspiration! If youwouldn't mind I'd love to join the 150 club with you! That is my dream to get to and stay in the 150's!!

I am very sorry about your dog... I am glad Sable came through the surgery! Keep up the awesome work! You are doing great! :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

Yes, the next days are better! Well atleast emotionally wise...the scales were mocking me at every turn (ya know trying to lift one leg more than the other...it didn't buy it...) it said 196.5 each time...How can I gain 2.5 pounds in one day when I had less than 1000 calories that day and only one piece of wheat toast...well I did have some field peas with my fish...ooh and I did use one packet of ketchup to dip my fish in...ahhh those CARBS!! :)

But the good news is I feel smaller today than yesterday so even if the scales show a gain it's probably retention from the carbs or my body going into shock for eating so little...I got to go to the grocery today sans children...dh home for the weekend! :) But the bad news is dear daughter came down with strep last night..so not much sleep around here...just picked up her prescription and made a Wal-Mart run for some carb friendly foods...I now have something to eat! :)

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS....on the Sable front..she's actually wagging her tail now and then...a good sign....but she's laying down about 99% of the time...which I'm sure is best for her healing...just hate not seeing our frisky pup playing...even though she's 11 she shocks folks because she's so playful.

Thanks guys!!!
Tara

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Tara,
I'm glad your dog is getting better. Hopefully, he'll be frisky in no time.

Don't listen to that scale!!! If you feel smaller, you ARE smaller! Great Job!

http://livinglively.com/clipart/new3/sofa.gif Sunny

[lmhall2000]

Okay, it's the second week and my goal was to add a few carbs and get back to exercising as a habit. So, today I went to the gym...pride goeth before the pain...I was too proud to start out at a lower speed..and I just had to go for the whole hour walk...even though it's been over 2 months since I've hit the treadmill!

I started out at 4.0 speed...what was I thinking? I stuck with it for 10 minutes then had to drop back to 3.5...but somehow I managed to do the entire 60 minutes...although I can already tell I will be paying for it in the morning...my muscles are screaming at me at the moment...

But, I did it..and I hope to fit another 60 minutes in tomorrow.

On with the countdown to week 23!!! :)
Tara

Oh, and wouldn't you know it the scales at the gym would not balance at zero so I didn't even dare to get on them...for fear I'd go crazy with was it balanced too high or too low..ugh

[sarahsmom73]

:cool1: Great job! You can and will do this!!! (remember ~ the 150's club!) :teeth:

[lmhall2000]

Getting on here and confessing then seeing all the support really really helps me stay disciplined and strong even when life around me may not be! :)

Well, I was right...my body is aching this morning..I even dread getting on the scales because I know it will be way up...I drank sooo much water yesterday but my body just retained it...guess to heal all those muscles I freaked out yesterday...it'll take a few days for my body to catch up and realize it's gonna have to start working out more regularly...

I may have to cut out the whole wheat toast for 1-2 days just to low carb a few...I finally have eggs and breakfast meats to make it through the next few days.

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS...weighing in a minute...ick!
Tara

[lmhall2000]

another sore hip!!! OUCH!! Memo to self...never overwork yourself the first day back in the gym...sorely I did not do any exercise today...but I ended up folding over 8 loads of laundry and took a long nap..dd had a horrible case of strep yesterday and she was restless feverish all night so I got little rest.

I did well on eating, though...bacon/eggs, ham/ salad,green beans, small carrot amd mozzarella sticks.

I've had 64 oz of water and 1/2 diet coke.

Hoping for a good weigh in in the morning!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Yup! This is the place to be! We will whip you into shape! :teeth:

[lmhall2000]

I've got to do it...I've got to break the rhythm and go with Slimfast for two meals today...you see..I've been rather constipated with this low carb even though I'm getting a nice size salad daily and lots of water...I also have been having several low blood sugar spells where the room blacks out when I stand up....and hoping we sell this house quickly I need to clean out my pantry so we won't have to pack that....so I've got about 5 more slimfast meals in my can and I'll just do that today to help with the stoppage.

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!
Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Tara...I'm so glad to hear that Sable is doing better. Did you ever file the civil suit? I know you've been busy with sick children.

Be careful with those dizzy spells.

Gail

[lmhall2000]

In my scattered days..I did manage to file in civil court...my attorney (Ha...I laugh when I say that...he's actually the son of the pastor who married us and is a true gem to help coach me through this sans compensation) told me to list both as defendants so they'll both be served....I don't know if they'll ever find the wife...neither of them are living at the house now and there's a lockbox on it...atleast I had his work address...thanks to himself...he gave me his business card! :)

I'm preparing all the evidence in case I have to go..hoping they'll settle before it gets to that...I've already decided to sue for punitive damages to be awarded to the Animal Shelter on behalf of the mental anguish suffered by my son. So if any award is given, it will go to a worthy cause and we hopefully will get our vet bills taken care of...will keep you all posted!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Tara

Good luck with your case... It sounds like your attorney really is a gem!

I hope the sickness clears out of your home soon.. I know i am getting sick of this and it has been almost3 1/2 weeks in our house...


You might want to add a handfull of nuts to get your blood sugar up... Those few extra carbs really help me!

Hope you have a great day! :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

Sarahsmom! Of course...how could I forget nuts??? Ya know sometimes our brain just doesn't work like it should...I remember the last time I tried low carb I had to have about 10 cashews a day and it really settled my blood sugar...don't know how I forgot about those babies! Thanks so much for the heads up..

I do hope your family gets better soon...I can handle sickies usually most anytime but in the winter when you're sometimes homebound anyway makes it so much more tough. I hope you all are breathing well soon and up and at 'em!

And congrats to you!!! You only have 15 more pounds to go!!!! YIPPEE!!!! You can do this!!!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Glad it helped!!!

[geetey]

My goodness, Tara, what a time you have had while I was gone. I was in TN - just not close enough for a visit. :) I am SO glad to hear Sable is home and doing better. That tail wagging is a good sign!

You are a crazy woman - hitting the gym that hard! Remember your back, my dear, and ease back into the routine. Your body will thank you! Before you know it, you will be back at full force.

You are doing great and I know you are going to hit those 150s! Just keep posting. :)

[lmhall2000]

I had a good day this weekend...I must have known you were in the same state! :) The blues are hitting me harder than ever...just went for the walkthrough at the new house...boy do we ever want to be in it...may lose it...and then I'll really be sacked...can't think of what may happen....please, Lord, sell our house here!

Eating really has been good quantity wise but I think I'm almost eating too little and my body's going into starve mode...gotta kick up the exercise.

Praying for a better attitude tomorrow.
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

I told everyone yesterday I needed a MAJOR attitude adjustment... I do think the winter months put people in a tail spin quite fast! Today try to think of all the positives!!! It IS going to be a good day! You ARE going to reach your goal! Your house IS going to sell! Come on! You can do it! :cheer2:

[lmhall2000]

It's been a good night of sleep...I'm about to weigh in...despite that puffy feeling I have I'm going to take whatever the scale says and make this week be a losing week!!! Thanks Sarahsmom...I can really feel myself saying those words back to myself and feel a wee bit stronger today!!! Thanks so much for the support!!!

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!!
Tara

[lmhall2000]

Well, the scales showed 194.5...I'm taking it!! It's been a tough week adding in wheat toast and even a few slimfasts which could have blown my low-carb loss last week....but it's working out and I'm moving down...although a .5 pound is minor..it's MAJOR in the whole scheme of things! :)

Off to buy my FIRM tape so I can't have an excuse to get my exercise in.

Down we go!!!
Tara

[MelanieC]

Hi Tara,

Congratulations on the loss. All losses are awesome and sometimes our bodies can only give up a little, so that the next time they give up a lot. Keep up the great work. What FIRM tape are you getting? I love the FIRM.

[geetey]

Hey, Tara, you know what Kathlyn would say. Stick 2 sticks of butter to your forehead and wear those for a while. That's what you lost this week! CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!!!! You are closer to your 150 goal than you were before! :cheer2:

[kayeandjim00]

Congratulations on your loss Tara!! Your spirit and motivation are inspiring - I love reading your journals! Keep up the great work. :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

Thanks for the kind words guys!! I am so proud of myself...I went out for dinner with some girlfriends (once a year thing) and in the past could really see scarfing down some chicken tenders/fries/with loaded brownie (Houston's if anyone knows it) But I stuck with the spinach artichoke dip (only had a spoonful and 4 chips) and a caesar salad with grilled chicken and NO dessert!!! I slimfasted the two meals today because I was afraid that I would get there and go crazy....but I did well and really enjoyed my dinner!!! :)

Whew!! Got a pilates tape today...going to try it out tomorrow....

Tara

[lmhall2000]

The scales were okay for me today..especially after having a late meal last night...I usually never eat after 6:30...but we didn't sit down at the restaurant until after 7:30 so that threw me off...going to do that Pilates tape...hope I like it...if not it's off to buy one of the FIRM tapes.

Goal: Add more water in today and try to stick to low-carb as much as possible....got a sore throat this morning...hope it's not strep related from the kids.

Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Tara!!! You are doing awesome! Get that water in...it will happen :flower:

Gail

[crzy4pooh]

Great job at the restaurant Tara!!! Keep it up - you are doing awesome, and those 1/2 pound losses do add up! :flower:

[geetey]

Sending a quick dose of :wizard: :wizard: :wizard: that your sore throat is nothing more than a tickle and that strep throat will not be diagnosed in your current home again!

Stay well!! :umbrella:

[lmhall2000]

Well, this isn't how I planned...it's 4am and I'm getting my water in...my son woke up at 2am with a bad dream and I have not been able to get back to sleep...my throat feels better but I have so much sinus drainage that I needed water............tomorrow's Saturday oops I mean today is Saturday and I need energy to clean for any showings. water give me rest! :)

Thanks guys...love the encouragment! Staying strong to get fit and healthy! And Geetey...love your little fish and bubbles...hope you hit that 22 pounds in good time! :)

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Hope you are feeling better today !!! Try to get some rest to get rid of the yucky bugs going around! :grouphug:

[kayeandjim00]

Hi Tara :wave2: I hope you are feeling better. The water can be so hard to get in sometimes. ::yes:: How many oz are you aiming for? I used to could do 100 oz easily but haven't worked myself up to that again yet. I'm around 64-80 oz right now a day. Hope good news comes on the house soon! :goodvibes: Take Care :)

[lmhall2000]

We went to some friends house to play cards and usually we have munchies at the table...I love Chili's salsa...so I had mostly salsa and about 10 chips with a small caesar salad...but I did have about 10 M&M's...hopefully that won't wreck me.

Sarahsmom!! I'm feeling much much better...did I tell y'all I snuck the last three days dose of my son's antibiotic? And within 2 days I'm feeling almost 100%...he had 7 days of it so I figured he was covered.

Kaye...I'm HORRIBLE with water or any beverage really...I'm like a camel I can go all day without anything to drink...if I'm at a restaurant you can't keep enough water on the table but at home I just forget to pour myself something to drink...I don't even count ounces...most days I get about 16 oz of water and a diet coke or half a diet coke...isn't that pitiful! So really anything above 30 oz. is a good water day for me! :) I'm always in a hurry it seems or doing some task and don't take the time to pour a glass and drink it. Gotta work on that! :)

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

You didn't cheat!!! You were "moderate"! You didn't go overboard, and that is awesome!!! Good work! :cool1: Hope you have a great day! :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

Thanks!! I've been soooo disciplined that one M&M feels like cheating...eating 10 almost puts me in a slump!!! But I had it and it's over....now you've got to tell me what it feels like to be 170!!!! I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THAT NUMBER!!! I'm 5'8 and hope that when I hit 170 my size 12's will fit very well...any tips? I've got to start exercising more to tone up my flab...would love to hear what it "feels" like at 170!!!! :) Do you have more energy?

Thanks!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

It just feels so good to see cheekbones!!! My 12's fit like a dream! (I'm 5 ' 11" so I have to buy 12's!!! The best thing is things fit better in the hips!! And yes... I have more energy! :cool1:

[lmhall2000]

Sarahsmom and gang!! I can't believe it! I was so worried to weigh this morning...but I weighed 1.5 pounds less than yesterday!!!! There must be something magical in a bowl of salsa from Chili's! :) I did drink only water yesterday...maybe one sip of my dh's diet coke but otherwise it was all water and I think my body has finally adjusted to adding the carbs back in...yesterday I had whole wheat toast with peanut butter and an orange for lunch and breakfast was an egg/cheese omelet...and dinner was caesar salad with all the dressing, a whole bowl of Chili's salsa and chips to scoop it up with and a handful of M&M's....I thought for sure my body would kick back some pounds for having so many carbs in a day...but I made it out okay!!!

I can't WAIT to fit into a size 12 comfortably without many bulges...and cheekbones are a huge PLUS!!! I can't wait!!! I'm only 13 pounds away from the 170's now!!! :) Being 5'11 you probably look at 170 what I'll look like in the 160's or 150's so that gives me such encouragment!!! :) Keep up the great work!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

That is great Tera!!!! Good for you!!!! I am still stuck at 170 so I guess I need to kick it up a notch! You are giving me the encouragement to do it! Thanks!!! :cool1:

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Tara!!!! :cheer2:

[lmhall2000]

I'm coming to prevent me cheating even more...today I was out of wheat toast and eggs and breakfast meats sooo I had to eat plain cheerios with skim milk...I did a very small serving....but then for lunch I was out of most of my normal foods and could only scrounge up 2 slices of very thin sliced turkey (so small I almost thought it was the deli paper) and 3 small cubes of colby cheese. I didn't want to eat a handful of chex mix but I didn't want my body to go into starve mode either. Now it's 2:30 and the kids wanted a snack so I peeled an apple for them (also not on my list but had to have a piece to stave off low blood sugar) then had a spoon of peanut butter....and even sneaked 2 cheese puffs....all because my pantry is not stocked!!! We're almost finished with school....got a late start because we had to take our Sable to get her stitches out...the doc said she looks good and will need to do xrays in 2 weeks. YEAH!!! So as soon as I finish school..(we did some acrylics of Monet's garden scenes...how in the world did he have the patience to do all that and still have it look like a picture????) I'll take the kids to the store...I try to wait until after 5pm just in case a realtor wants to show the house last minute and I have to take our dog away for the showing. I am going to do an hour of cardiopilates...I like that much better than just pilates...and I'm going to drink some more water...but no more Cheese Puffs!!! Why didn't I put that down as a taboo food? Guess cutting out french fries and white flour was enough for 100 days...cheese puffs are on my next list! :)

Tara

[geetey]

Hi Tera!
Just stopping by to check on you. I hope you made it to the grocery store today - it sounds like you need some food! I would be starving - and grabbing a couple of Cheese Puffs myself! I think you did very well because those things are addictive! Once you've had a couple, you need a couple more... HANDFULS! :eek:

That's wonderful news about Sable. I hope she is up and moving better as well.

Can you tell me more about the cadiopilates? Is this a tape you are doing? I would love some more details!

[sarahsmom73]

Kill the Cheese Puffs!!! Kill the Cheese Puffs!!! :rotfl2: (Those things are deadly!!)

I hope you made it to the store... There is nothing harder than not having something healthy to snack on when you are hungry! One day I thought I would eat the legs off the kitchen table!

Have a good one! :banana:

[lmhall2000]

I need them!!! Did not make it to the grocery yesterday! :sad2: Wouldn't you know it we had a showing at 4:15...that meant taking the dog out with us so I couldn't get groceries with her there...then I felt the need to be homebound in case the realtor called...this was the couple's 3rd showing!!! :banana: Now it's the am the next day and I feel like I can't leave hoping their realtor turned in a contract last night...I've been through this atleast 7x in the past 9 months and they always buy the new house....luckily no new construction is within earshot of ourhouse now...they're way up there in price...hoping that helps us.

I'll have to have cheerios again for breakfast...then lunch...I have NO clue...guess a spoon of peanut butter and a few carrots. I'm plum dry on food! Except for those dastardly cheetos! But they won't tempt me today...I'm too stressed about the house...

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!

Tara

[Alysa]

Good Luck!!!!!
All my fingers are crossed for you!

[pettyone]

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!


CHEETOS ARE THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL...CHEETOS ARE THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL...CHEETOS ARE THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL...

[geetey]

LOL, Tracy! I believe you are correct!! ::yes::

Tara, I hope you were able to get to the grocery store today. Remember a boiled pot never boils. Leave! The realtor will call and leave a message. I am sending good vibes :goodvibes , lots of pixie dust :wizard: and many many prayers your way!!

Thanks for stopping by my journal!

[lmhall2000]

Superwoman!!! I brought home the bacon...dah,dah,dah..put it in the fridge...dah,dah,dah...and even even even did some Aerobicizing!! Cause I'm a WOMAN!!!! :)

Quick grocery run...salad from Chick-Fil-A...small snacks for dinner (that salad was loaded and I even had the sesame seeds with it (honey roasted no less)....I even avoided an invitation by my mother to Chili's...she came over to plant a St. Joseph figure next to our for sale sign ( ;) geetey!) and took the kids so I could stay home and get some exercising done...she thinks I'm redoing the pantry...but exercise was more important...mom kind of scoffs at exercise..no need for it! :)

I'm on pins waiting to hear!!
Tara

[geetey]

...she came over to plant a St. Joseph figure next to our for sale sign ( ;) geetey!)

:Pinkbounc YEAH! :Pinkbounc It's about time you put something besides a piece of paper in that dirt. ;) I hope he is upside down!

I am waiting on pins and needles for good news!

[sarahsmom73]

Crossing my fingers and toes!

[wilderness01]

The St. Joseph's figure placed upside down always works! Good luck.

[lmhall2000]

I'm so good at venting..I should start charging myself! :) Well, the buyers really want the other house because it has 2 baths up..we have 2.5 down and 1 up...the other house is 40k more!!! I just can't see paying 40k for an extra bath....it is new and ours is 3.5 years old and bigger. I can't stress about the why's and what nots...the only thing in our favor is that they need to move in by 2/28...the new house may not be finished by then. So then we'd be the next choice...I hate to ask that they don't get what they want but WHINE I sooo want to move! :) I'm having one of those...better not cry or the flood gates will open days. I have complete FAITH in God, but I just can't help whining about what I want...isn't that pitiful? I feel 11 months raising the kids on my own M-F is pretty good, don't you? Keeping a house in show condition for 330 days mostly by myself is pretty good? So I'm feeling a little bit "WHERE'S THE BEEF?" today. When these moments happen I think how easy it would be to devour half a package of cheetos and atleast satisfy one of the needs I have...but will cheetos really help? NO NO NO!

So I'll just go exert some energy and clean the pantry like I was supposed to yesterday. Tomorrow the kids have their dental cleanings so atleast the day will get me out of the house...another showing scheduled for Friday...so there's still hope there could be something good coming...just wish I knew. I know I'll look back in my journal around July 4th (GOAL DATE) and smile at my shortcomings and weak points of discouragment....if I'm still in this house July 4th...just send the white coats.

Off to clean the pantry...
Tara

[toystoryduo]

Tara,

I am so proud of you for working off your frustration by cleaning the pantry instead of eating the cheetos. (By the way... the cheetos aren't in the pantry are they? ;) ) That is such an awesome accomplishment! You should be very proud of yourself!! :grouphug:

Keep trusting in God, Tara! Your house will sell! We'll be praying that the Lord will bring the right buyer to your home quickly. Hang in there, girl! :grouphug:

[geetey]

UGH! Those people are just dragging their feet! ARGH ARGH ARGH!! I hope something (sorry folks) goes wrong at the new house and they can't get in when they need to. They can always sell later. ;) It is the difference between a main floor master and an upstairs master? That killed a lot of sales for us.

Don't forget to BAKE something before the showing on Friday. Use their senses to make them feel like they are at home. If Disney can do it, so can you! (My SIL swears by that trick. Even Toll House 'tube' cookies will work. Or a frozen loaf of bread - make it whole wheat so you can enjoy it too!)

Still praying hard for you, Tara! I just KNOW things are going to work out! No white coats for you come July 4th! :rotfl2:

[sarahsmom73]

I love the baking idea! That is great! :sunny:

[pettyone]

:grouphug:

You've done a great job keeping things together this past year...not sure if I could do the same!

:wizard: <----to avoid the white coats

[lmhall2000]

I can feel TOM coming on...probably still 3 days away but everything is so tender...back/****ies/you name it...so I was thrilled with a 1.5 loss this week...I'm 1 pound ahead of schedule and I need any excess losses I can take in case I have a bad week. So far I've been strong!

Weighing less feels great!!! Can't wait to get to the 180's!!!! 3.5 pounds away!!! :)

Thanks everyone for the great encouragment...yesterday was a low day but I'm feeling much stronger today!!!

Tara

[geetey]

Oh Yeah! :cool1: Woo Hoo!! :cool1:
Congrats on the 1.5 pound loss, Tara!!! That's amazing considering the stress you have been under lately! Keep working it, Girl, because you are going to be looking MIGHTY FINE by July 4th! :cheer2:

[lmhall2000]

I'll keep those words in my mind, geetey..."I'll look MIGHTY FINE July 4th!" over and over and over I'll repeat them! :)

Why do I do this on weigh day..I haven't really over eaten..just opted for junk...I was going to have eggs and bacon this morning but then I got a call for a showing so it had to be a piece of toast....I put a little butter on it then as I was multi-tasking and emptying the trash while I ate it, the toast dropped from my mouth and what little butter I put on it was now upside down and stuck to the floor...No...I didn't put more on it..just felt like OH GREAT my little treat of a pat of butter gets smeared on the floor. For lunch...I didn't have the energy or desire to rinse the lettuce....lately I've had a hard time finding good lettuce...so I made deviled eggs and had 3 of them...now I know that's not enough for lunch so I made up for it with 2 large puffy cheetos and about 15 chocolate chips...HUH??? Isn't that well-rounded???

I better eat a decent dinner tonight...having to vacuum the whole house and clean all bathrooms sacks me out...

On to better eating and more water!!!
Tara

[geetey]

Tara,
Have you been reading other journals?? Those Cheese Curls are invading the WISH Journal board!!!! :rotfl2:
Remember - dark (or semi-sweet) chocolate is good for you in moderation and definitely think 15 chips qualify for moderation.

I hear ya about the lettuce. I am not finding very good stuff here either. SOON spring will be there (not soon here :rolleyes: ) and the fresher produce will start appearing. Don't forget some nuts! Pistachios, almonds, something tasty and satisfying.

One day at a time, my friend, and you WILL look MIGHTY FINE on July 4th! :love:

[Tera]

Hi Tara - Sorry it took me so long to visit your journal, but I finally made it :)

Wow, you've gone through so much the past couple of months and your still able to stay focused on your goal... good for you.

I hope you house sells soon and will be saying a prayer for you. I use to deal in real estate years ago and they always say to bake something right before a showing is a great idea. Also have all the lights on to make it as bright as possible.

What ever happened with the lawsuit against the Psycho neighbor?? :earseek:

Try and stay postive and everything will work out. :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

Well, with the sleuthing my mother did we managed to find both husband and now ex-wife...their divorce was final 10 days after the incident...we had them served last week and the court date is 2/25...I'll update you on if it actually happens that day...I have a feeling their lawyer will ask for a continuance...just to be pesty.

We have a showing today at 4:00....wish I had something to bake and the eggs smell up the house...I can't eat 4 deviled eggs..they'll just have to understand....how can boiled eggs smell so bad???UGH! I have cloroxed everything and I'm about to vaccum then mop the kitchen..maybe after I mop the kitchen the eggs won't smell so strong.. Imight just have to take them with me as we leave the house....

Thanks guys!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

How did the showing go?

Keep us posted!!!

[lmhall2000]

First, I FINALLY got off my duff and walked 3 miles outside....I may do it again today if the sun comes out...I hate walking when it's cold outside...it takes me forever to warm up. The showing on Thursday went great...they like the house and said we're on the "short list" and will probably make an offer next week...their hitch is they have a house to sell in Atlanta...although they're both in banking and commented that they could get a bridge loan to close if they needed to. So that's a possibility...then we had another couple come yesterday and they came again this morning at 10:30am!!!! So, God is working hard to keep my anxieties down...hope to hear something this weekend!

I started TOM today...I was not too surprised to see the scales up almost 2 pounds from the day before...I did pretty well on my eating yesterday, one piece wheat toast, chicken salad, slim-fast...but last night while playing cards with our friends they brought chips/salsa from Chili's...man those are addictive...it wouldn't have been so bad but they had SOOOO much salt on them...that combined with walking a fast paced 3 miler yesterday led to bloating feelings and sore sore legs...so I'm hoping by Valentine's Day I'll have met my goal of 10 pounds off and can shoot for my goal of 10 pounds off by March 17...St. Patrick's Day...I did buy a cute little bakery cake with a heart on it...it's from my favorite bakery....I may have a very few bites of the cake (homemade strawberry) but try and avoid the sugar frosting....and I'll only have it if I walk my 4miles tomorrow...I may just avoid it to have a good weigh in on Monday and plan a big ole cheat day for April 14th..the day I'll have met my goal of avoiding french fries and white breads....the cake thing makes me feel like I'd be cheating on the white bread...does cake count as bread??? UGH!

I'll get it off....and I love the way my clothes are getting looser! :)

YEAH!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Great news! I am crossing my fingers and toes for you!!!! :cool1:

Happy Sunday! :flower:

[kelyn39]

Good job Tara! I know it's so hard getting outside when it's cold out! You're so brave! I wish I could go out and walk in the park by our house but it's currently a blizzard outside so I guess I have to wait till Spring:)

Congrats on the clothes getting looser!

[lmhall2000]

Strawberry cake...okay, I did it...I broke down and had a half a piece and then finished the piece my daughter nibbled on...there. I've done it, it's past...and it's not going to stop me getting to GOAL!!!! Although it did taste heavenly...it really did not make my body feel as good as it does when I eat salads, grilled meats or fruits...so for a good lesson I am learning how to read and listen to my body and cravings. I don't think I'll ever crave cake again...I may WANT it but I think now I know the difference between true cravings and wants. Lesson learned...on to tomorrow to eat well and exercise long! :)

Onwards & Downwards!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Monday! :sunny: Don't worry too much about the cake.. It's done and over now!

[lmhall2000]

After I read all the information I'll put more updates...but it looks like lots more exercise for me!!! :)

YEAH!!! 12 weeks to lose!!! Then on to Fourth of July GOAL!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Me too!!! Me too!!! Cool!!! We can do it together!!!! Wouldn't it be something if us wishers made it to Oprah?! :wizard:

[lmhall2000]

No news on the house...dog had a hot spot probably from a bite/scratch from the fight (more evidence)...and all is well in the Hall family...

So, now for what this journal is about!!! :)

I got up and did 45 minutes of Pilates...it really almost put me back to sleep except for the ab workouts...but I did it...after teaching school I'll do my strength training exercises and then tonight I plan on doing some aerobics. I had eggs/sausage for breakfast...I still weigh 1 pound over last week's weigh in...tomorrow is my official weigh in so I hope it's in my favor.

Weighing daily has been a huge help...I think I'll do it for a bit longer...my eating has been great...never eating past 6:30 each night...during TOM (today should be my last day) I only had about 10 semi-sweet chocolate chips daily...I think those two pieces of strawberry cake with buttercream icing wrecked my momentum...but I'm moving on! The exercise may play with the scales...it seems to stall for about a week while my body is getting used to the changes then it rebounds.

I lost 9/10 pounds for the Valentine's Challenge..I hope to lose 9 pounds more before St. Patrick's Day...then to Memorial Day challenge..lots of time between then and the end of May...I'll shoot for 15 pounds atleast. Working on drinking my water..I've been better on diet cokes...have had unsweet tea on some days but for 5 out of 7 days I have avoided the diet cokes.

So far..so STRONG!!!

Losing losing losing!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Tara!

You are doinf so great!!! :cheer2: You sure are an inspiration to me! :cheer2:

[lmhall2000]

The daily weighing, the daily journaling, the Oprah Boot Camp, whatever it is it's working!!!

I made homemade chocolate chip cookies (oh so sinful) to take to my builder tomorrow when we do the final walk-through (praying our house sells so I can actually buy that house I put sooo much into!)...anyhow, I usually can't make those cookies without eating about 4 cookies worth of dough. I didn't have a single spoon! Granted, I did lick my fingers after putting 12 blobs of dough on the cookie sheet...it was sheer habit...nothing intentional...and after I caught myself the first time I used the sink the next two times! :) I pulled 3 dozen out of the oven and was not even tempted to eat one! :)

I can't tell you all how HUGE that is!!!! :banana:

So, off tomorrow to Huntsville...driving there...driving back...I hate to put the kids through that 6 hour drive but I promised them another Adventures in Odyssey CD so they said they'd be tough and handle the drive...plus they want to see what the house looks like. I'm sooo hoping we move in the next few weeks!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Awesome job! :cool1:

Have a safe trip there and backl! :sunny:

Happy Friday!

[lmhall2000]

Scales are heading down again!!! :) I was 192.5 today...I REALLY think I can make it to189.5 by Thursday!! I know that's a bit much...but I've been sticking to the boot camp of exercise and I've really managed my eating well..not even tempted by most things that would usually throw me into a spiraling down spin.

It's Saturday and hoping the house gets a showing or two and we hear good things about yesterday's showing...it's gotta work out soon! :) We got to do the final walk-through on our house in AL and we all love it...we can't wait to get in there! :) The plants are beautiful..gardening is my love...I wish I had patience for vegetables but I just love flowers...iris, gardenias, azaleas, tulips....I can't WAIT to plant more! :) Well, off to make these next 5 days LOSING days so I can see the 180's maybe! :)
Tara

[CarolA]

I hope the house sells! I have two showings today and I admire you. I can't imagine doing this with kids. I feel like I am living in a museum already!

[Tera]

Hi Tara - Good luck with getting that house sold. Like you said, it'll work out. And with all the hard work your doing with working out and staying OP, I know you'll hit those 180's soon.

[sarahsmom73]

It's going to selll!!! It's going to sell!!! It's going to selll!!!!

Let's keep the mantra going!

Here come the 180's TOO!!!! I can feel it!!!(Well I can't actually feel it :rotfl2: )

[lmhall2000]

We have ANOTHER showing today at 2:30...I am becoming such the great domesticated human being...never knew I could maintain such a sparkling home! :) With three kiddies and a dog to boot! :) Let's pray this is an offer today.

Food did okay yesterday...eggs/sausage/water/chicken salad/summer sausage/cheese for dinner...should have had more veggies but really wasn't hungry at dinner time...I did sneak a dark chocolate filled Russell Stover Valentine's candy...I was punching through the bottoms of them to find my children a good one (who eats those coconut and pink ones anyway???) and when I punched into the one filled with dark chocolate I just couldn't resist...I ATE IT!!! Yes, it was worth it. Well, I haven't weighed yet this morning so we'll see. :)

Judge Mathis wrote to me (a judge on television) and wants my case to be on his show...interesting..but I think we're better going to court this Friday so I'll have time to place a lien on their property before it sells. That's assuming they won't pay...who knows??? Dog is walking on the leg more..but she still limps... :sad2:

ONwards and DOWNwards!!!

Tara

[toystoryduo]

Hi Tara,

Prayers are being sent that your house sells! Keep up the good work!

[sarahsmom73]

Tara!

How did the showing go?!

Remember the Mantra.. It's going to sell... It's going to sell....... :cool1:

[lmhall2000]

I say we wage a war against scales!!! How can it be that I "feel" smaller than the day before but the scales are up a pound and a half!? It must be that Dale's Steak seasoning I put on my hamburger pattie...it's loaded with soy...note to self...no soy at supper..
The great news is that I completed week one of BOOT CAMP!!! I did all my workouts and stuck pretty well to my diet...I had a few chocolate chips here and there (no more than 10 a day) and I did have 7 pretzel sticks yesterday (the ones the size of match sticks)...I didn't count that as going against my white bread boycott. Today is my rest day....I think my body needs it! I'm going to get my hair cut today...last Friday the stylist was sick so I had to reschedule...maybe the hair cut will move the scales?

No news on the house....out of all the showings last week one couple has us on their "short list" but they have to sell their house first. It WILL happen and I'll be writing to all of you from Alabama instead of Tennessee....I've learned to trust in God and let go of my anxieties...(did I just write that?) it's sooo hard to let go of anxieties....but they don't help my heart and in 10 years this won't be an issue....so why worry?

I may have to slimfast today...this low carbing does a number on your regularity if you know what I mean! :) I'm eating a salad a day with lots of greens but no movement....:)

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Congrats on 1 week of boot camp!!! :cool1: That is awesome!!!! :cheer2: AS for the other.. Good luck! hope things get movig around soon! ;)

[lmhall2000]

I lost 1.5 pounds!!! It's soo good to see 191 on the scale!! It'll be even better to see 189!!! I'm hoping I can see that next Thursday!!! Tomorrow is court date...I'm getting anxious about it...never been to court and I'll probably start crying like a baby....I'm going loaded with all my evidence and receipts and hopefully they won't ask for a continuance...

I'm drinking more water and it's working!!! I could tell that my 2 glasses a day weren't helping me at all!!! Yesterday I drank 6 and I lost 1 pound in a day! :) I think I'm still 2 pounds behind where I'd like to be right now but I think I can catch up...I only had me down for losing 6 pounds weeks 5-8...I bet I can lose 8 with this Oprah's boot camp.

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

WAY TO GO!!!!! :cheer2:

[toystoryduo]

Tara,

Way to go girl!! 1 week of boot camp down and 1.5 pounds lighter! Woohoo! Congratulations Tara! :cheer2:

Sending some prayers your way for court today. Please let us know how it turns out. Take care! :grouphug:

[pettyone]

It must be that Dale's Steak seasoning I put on my hamburger pattie...it's loaded with soy...note to self...no soy at supper..


:rotfl2:

Dale's would be hard to give up...wonder how it would be with breakfast? LOL. "Dale's Toast"..."Oatmeal a'la Dale's"...hmmm....

[lmhall2000]

Well...we went to court...apparently today's date was just a hearing to set a trial date? So we have a trial date of 3/11...which I'm sure they'll ask for a continuance at...ugh! The judge was a bit miffed that I wasn't using counsel...he read me the rights about how attorneys can use legal rules of evidence against me and throw out all my evidence....blah blah blah...so now I'm off to find a Dummies book about Rules of Evidence...

Good news...eating is GREAT

Dale's...now I can't give it up I just can't have it within 5 days of my weigh day! :) So the day I weigh I make me a great big grilled steak with Dale's! :) That stuff is soooo tasty! :)

Ds left his precious "Grizzly" stuffed bear at a restaurant I treated him to after our "court" date together...so we're off to reclaim him....oh the duties of a MOM! :)

Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Sorry to hear court was only to set your trial date! Good luck on 3/11!

Glad eating is going well...and I just read that you're doing the boot camp! That is awesome!

Have a great weekend! Don't you love being such a good MOM!

Gail

[lmhall2000]

On my daily weigh in I saw 190.5!!! That's sooo close to 189!!! I really think I can break that barrier on my next official weigh in in March....I'm shooting for getting 5% off each month...So I'll post an official last day of February weigh in on Monday and figure out how much I need to lose by March 31st!!! Just 4 months away from GOAL!!!! I KNOW I CAN DO THIS!!!

Found a great book at the library "How to Represent yourself in court" I'm going to become the next Tara Mason! :) Even if I lose the case...I'll throw those attorneys for a loop who think they're going to dismiss all of my evidence on a legal loophole...I'll have all those holes sewed up tight! I'm going to be practicing my case out loud to anyone who'll hear...so when I go in there it'll look like something out of Law & Order! :)

I always said I wanted to be a judge and help protect our constitution...this could be the first step! :) I'll be the only 50 year old student in law school (that's how old I'll be when all my kids are out of the house! :)

Still no news on the house...but it WILL SELL!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

WTG Tara~ :cheer2:

[jay-nee]

to take this whole things into your own hands. So is the book any good? I hope it helps!

Keep up the great work, 189 is so close! :flower:

Have a great day! :)

P.S. I homeschool too...

[sarahsmom73]

Good Morning! :sunny: Hope you have a wonderful day! :flower:

[lmhall2000]

Jen...your words of encouragment are always like homemade chocolate chip cookies to me! :) I get all the good feeling without the calories! :) Thanks sweetie!!!

Jay-nee...WOW...You've only got 7 pounds to go!!! You can knock those out in a month or two and this summer you will be RARING to hit the summer activities!!! And I'm sure you'll need new shorts! :) Have a great time!!! I think there are several homeschoolers on here..we ought to start a homeschooling thread and share creative ideas!!! Thanks for the support!

Well, I've NOT CHEATED at all on my boycott of french fries and white bread...I chose those so as not to eat any value meals! :) But last night I dreamed I had a quarter pounder with cheese and after eating half the sandwich and some fries I remembered...OH NO I'm not supposed to eat these!!! Now isn't that just terrible, my dreams are trying to make me cheat! So, when I woke up and realized I hadn't eaten them I was more deteremined to make it to April 14th....(100 day up) I have to admit though...I'm going to have a meal from Guthrie's..they make chicken fingers with this awesome dipping sauce and crinkle cut fries and a piece of texas toast...and I WILL enjoy it! :)

Off to weigh!

Tara

[wilderness01]

You are funny. Good for you that you are only dreaming of eating and not really doing it. Have a great Sunday. Hope your weigh in was good. :goodvibes

[sarahsmom73]

Tara! You are most welcome!!!! :teeth: It makes me feel good too! I think that is the best part of the boards and journals! The support is phenominal! :cool1:

I am so proud of you not cheating on your boycott! I wish I could do it with chocolate, but I haven't been able to yet... At least I can eat one piece and be done, but trying to not have any will kill me! :teeth: OK.. So it won't really kill me!

Dreaming of food huh??!!!! ;) Make it a good dream! For me it wuld be in a room surrounded by desserts and chocolate! Like at the Spa in Hershey Park!!!

[lmhall2000]

I did my 2 hour long workouts!!! I walked 4 miles on Saturday at 1 hour and 15 minutes and yesterday it rained (drizzled) on me the WHOLE walk which made me pick up the pace and I did it in an hour and 3 minutes!!! I missed my weight training...but hoped folding 9 loads of laundry and some yard work will make up for it...I did splurge last night...thought we were meeting another family for pizza but they had to cancel...so we all went to Outback Steakhouse...I gave up french fries but I just had to have a baked potato! It was yummy!!! I slimfasted the two other meals so the steak, salad potato didn't hurt too much...I was at 190.5 again today!!! :)

KICKING it to the 180's!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

:cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

[lmhall2000]

CELEBRATE GOOD TIMES>>COME ON!!!!

I'm in the 80's!!! I'm in the 80's!!!
It's time to kick it up and see the weight down!!!

(Sung to "I'm in the money")

Today on my weigh in (March 1st) I saw 189.5...for a split second I saw 189.0 but I take the average of the 3 weigh ins...and 189.5 popped up twice and 189.0 only once...am I not OCD about this scale thing? Nevertheless..it has given me a DRIVE to make sure I NEVER see the 190's AGAIN!!! Since this is March 1st...I have a GOAL to be at 179 by April First...I'm no FOOL!!!! I can kick these 10 pounds off with hard work and DRIVE!!! Oprah's boot camp is really helping me along...the workouts are making my muscles burn that FAT!!! :)

Off to drink my WATER!!!!!

Have a GREAT LOSING DAY everyone!
Tara

[wiskband]

Great job! that feels good I know! youve got the right idea saying goodbye to the 190's forever....... your an 80's girl now looking to go back to the 70's! I am hopefully on my way to the 150's! Sure ill see you there in no time. I think you can totally be 179 by april first and we have a long month for you to work on it! take care and congrats!~ :banana:

renee

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Tara!!! You'll be in the 70's in no time!! Keep it up!!

Gail

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Tara!!! Woohoo! Keep up the good work! :cheer2:

[NYcpa]

Tara - great job getting to the 180's. :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: You'll reach your goal if you keep up the good work.

[sarahsmom73]

Great job Tara!!!! Love the song!!! :rolleyes1 You are doing an amazing joob! Keep it up! :cool1:

[lmhall2000]

Hey!!! I'm at 188 TODAY!!! YEAH!!! I think I'll move my off boot camp day to Wednesdays....it seems the scale always drops after I rest it for one day....I bet after today's workout I won't see 188 tomorrow...but there's always that chance!!

Oprah's BOOT CAMP is working!!! I got the eating down...doing very well on portions and selections...this 6 day workout plan is really kicking up my metabolism!!! I'm ENERGIZED for a month of losing in MARCH!!!!

Let's GET TO GOAL GANG!!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

:cheer2: That is WONDERFUL Tara!!!! WTG!!! :cheer2: I am very proud of you! :flower:

[lmhall2000]

I haven't weighed in yet...but I hope I didn't sabotage myself yesterday!!! That 188 made me feel GREAT!! But of course it was my 7 year old dd's birthday....good news...I had eggs/bacon for breakfast..skipped all the cinnamon rolls except licked my finger as I transferred them to their plates...for lunch I slimfasted...for snack I had a mozzarella stick and some nuts...then dinner was caesar salad, steak and grilled onions...I did use steak sauce...the steak was very dry and needed it...so that may hurt me...but I did my Cardio Pilates and my arm weights workout...and had lots of water...oh did I forget to mention I did cut myself a piece of birthday cake..but I only had 2 bites of the cake part and one very small bit of frosting!! Whew!!! I made it through!!!

Will weigh in after I clear all my emails!
Tara

[lmhall2000]

La, la.....la,la,la,la.....HEY HEY OOOOOOHHH MY!!!

188!!! I'm down 14 pounds in 6 weeks! :) YIPPEE!!! I'm ahead of schedule by a pound or two...Oprah's boot camp gave me a whoosh this week...probably needed it..TOM is approaching I'm sure....I really like this daily weighing....I think it helps me...

Eating is controlled and healthy...I did have some semi-sweet chocolate chips today...but otherwise a top notch day!

Off to do my 4 mile WATP DVD!!! YEAH!!!

Tara

[toystoryduo]

14 lbs. in 6 weeks is awesome Tara! Keep up the good work and you will meet that goal!!!! :cheer2:

Have a great evening! Tomorrow is Friday! :cool1:

[Tera]

Whoo hoo Tara!!!! :cool1: :cool1: Great job on getting into the 180's. I bet you'll be in the 170's in no time and we'll be partying again :banana: :banana:

[sarahsmom73]

YAY TARA! :cool1: WHOO HOOO TARA!!! :cool1:

[lmhall2000]

Well, I'm glad that I'm weighing and charting daily...it really helps me keep track of that nasty TOM! On Friday I felt the first tenderness...you know where you release you bra and when they fall you go 'OW!' So, the last time this happened 3 days later TOM started...if that happens then it means my cycle is every 23 days...and mine last 7 days (5 are heavy) that just isn't fair! I can't take the pill to elongate my time between cycles because I have a higher risk of fibrocycstic cysts....I'll just deal with it...But I'm going into this cycle of TOM armed with the knowledge that he's coming and am going to do everything in my wits to manage to lose a pound while he's here. I know I can do this! :)

Off to make my bacon/eggs and clean up hoping there's a showing!

Tara

[lmhall2000]

Well, I must say I am thrilled...TOM is here and I've never managed to lose with TOM..but I socked it to him and took off a half pound so I could see 187.5!!! I will try and do everything I can to give him a proper send off when he leaves this week...and lose 2-3 pounds next week!!! GOT TO DO IT!!! FLUSHING that FAT away!!! :)

Going to the courthouse today for a free clinic to see if I have to subpoena the veterinarian...ugh!! I hate to do that to him but my case may depend on it. Tomorrow is our trial date and I'll probably have to ask for a continuance...ugh!!! Their house just sold so they'll probably close before I can place a lien on it...okay...somewhere some good news is going to come my way! I just know it!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

YAY Tara! :cool1: Happy Friday!

[lmhall2000]

Thanks Jen!!! Well, the scales gave me some good news...guess they were holding back so I wouldn't get all cocky at showing TOM a slap in the scale...I was at 186.5 today!!! YEAH!!! It's just sooo great seeing a number I haven't seen in a good while.

I'm breathing deeply...getting ready for my court appearance...butterflies are giving me a run for my money...I will be relieved if we get a judgment...if we don't I'm appealing to the circuit court...then I can have a chance to call the veterinarian if need be. But then again, what I'm reading about circuit court I don't know if they just review the case or if they allow witnesses??? Yes, I must become a barrister in my empty nest days...it's settled....I'll be the only 80 year old grandma to receive a judgeship. Atleast it'll give me something to do in my old age! :)

Trying to eat well..I did a salad yesterday and 1/2 a baked potato last night...it was post 7pm before we got home and it's all I had....hated to eat that late but it didn't hurt the scale...I also had bacon for breakfast...I had to start this morning with 1/2 a slimfast....out of milk....hope it can hold me over through this morning's session! Taking the kids to the zoo later this afternoon...as a reward....all that walking should help relieve this tension!! Luckily, I don't get headaches...if I did I'm sure I'd have a doozy!

I'm only 5.5 pounds away from my 60 pound clippie!!! And .5 pounds away from officially reclaiming my 55...never let it go...so I'm sure it's happy to be almost official again! :) Those are ALL the pounds I've lost while here at WISH!!! I lost some before WISH...can't wait to get to the 150's!!!

Tara

[sarahsmom73]

Go Tara! You are almost there!!! Go get it! :cheer2:

[lmhall2000]

186 BABY!!! I'm officially reclaiming my 55 pound clippie with WISH!!! I'm now official again! I had gained weight back last year and refused to give it up!!! So now I'm excitedly looking towards 181 where I can move on up to the next clippie!!! I WILL get this weight off!!!

I have not cheated at all on my taboo foods...no french fries or white bread (buns, rolls, croutons, that stuff) since I started January 20! I think April 14th is my 100th day and I will be THRILLED!!! :)

I'm dealing with a little too much stress right now..trying my best to exercise and stay healthy through it all...but these times bring about a new and renewed understanding and I'm thankful I'm learning through these trials!

Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Way to go Tara!!! Sorry about the stress! But I know how hard it is to stay focused during so much stress. You can do it? I dare ask...how did it go yesterday? :confused3 :grouphug:

Gail

[sarahsmom73]

AWESOME JOB TARA!!! :cool1: :cool1: I am so proud of you!

[lmhall2000]

Disneyenthusiastic....I'm soo sad...their attorney objected to every piece of evidence saying that I could have just taken my dog for 4 hours of surgery and claim it necessary...without the veterinarian there none of my evidence was admitted...for lack of it he ruled in their favor...I've cried and cried it's just pathetic...I did file an appeal..but I feel that won't do any good. I'm meeting with an attorney tomorrow who knows what is going on and trying to find the bottom of this or if we're just out the $3000...and sadly, if we're out the $3000 we're out the Disney trip in May...we just don't have the funds.

So this has been one whamboozle year...a year without their father...a year trying to sell this house...seeing our dog injured and having to put her through this..and me trying to lose 40 pounds...the good news is the stress is cutting my appetite...I am praying at least trying to pray for the defendant's...they are going to lead miserable lives if they continue living like they have....

I walked 5 miles yesterday and 4 miles this am...the scale was up to 187.5 from 186 yesterday...usually I'm up after my long walks....guess it's those muscles building themselves...I had a salad, bacon and 1/2 a piece of toast, chicken broth, 4 cheetos, 5 sips of a chocolate milkshake and 5 doritos. It certainly wasn't an on-plan day but it wasn't a gaining day...this is the last week of weighing daily and I'm ready to weigh weekly again...I think these past 8 weeks have really made me conscious of portion control and choosing wisely. I just need the mental break of watching the scale bounce.

Thanks guys.
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: To you!

[lmhall2000]

GREAT NEWS GUYS!!! Well, atleast on the life stresses...I was sooo low this weekend and this morning but I made a batch of homemade chocolate chip cookies to take to the attorney who helped me last week. I had written to a pro se group about my case and they said I blew my chances and to get over it. They weren't very easy on the let-down, to say the least. So I was sure I was out of our money. Well, the attorney today LOVED my cookies and corrected my understanding...I did not appeal the decision I appealed it to a higher court and it's just like throwing out that case ever happened...so I do get a new trial and he assured me I would win! :) I just have to subpoena the vet and unfortunately with the new case and new court there can be many nuisance continuances...the poor vet could lose lots of money just to show up for my case if the other side continues and continues...ugh! But must be positive...on a down note...I managed to AVOID all licking of fingers while making the cookies...even stuck to two slimfasts for breakfast/lunch (no appetite) but as soon as I got this good news I came right in and ate two cookies...UGH!!! Why must I reward myself with food? I didn't go crazy...I could have had 4...but I wished I could have not even have gone there...baby steps. baby steps...now I need to go drink some water!

Thanks gang!! Y'all are AWESOME!!!!

Tara

[DisneyEnthusiastic]

Well...at least it's not a lost cause!! I hope everything works out for you :grouphug: I wouldn't worry about the vet...he got his money either way. $3000 is a lot of money...especially if that is your WDW fund! You've had your cookies...now that's enough! You're doing so great!! Keep it up...I know stress is a pain...but you can do it!!

Gail

[Tera]

Tara - Don't beat yourself up over just 2 cookies. I know you hate rewarding yourself with food, but it's not like you're doing it all the time and like you said... baby sets.

I'm glad your attorney is staying positive for you. I bet the other group said you blew your chances to teach you a lesson... not to go to court without an attorney :confused3 Why else would they be so rude :earseek:

You have been doing so great, especially with everything going on and such a wonderful supporter for me and everyone else on here. Hang in there :teeth:

[sarahsmom73]

That is great news!!! Keep us posted! :grouphug:

[lmhall2000]

Wow! I have been pretty faithful to Oprah's Bootcamp....missed a workout yesterday and today is my official day off but I just couldn't make myself do anything...daughter has been under the weather and I've just had an icky feeling all day as well...just really light headed and NO NO NO energy! I'm hoping I just need some sleep and I'm not coming down with something..I've been sick free since last September!!! I knew it was too good to last...but it's probably more the weather..cold and no sun and rainy...having bad flashbacks of our 2 years in Washington state....shiver!

Tomorrow is weigh in and I sure do hope the sun is out...I have to have sunshine..I don't drink coffee..I just love standing outside and soaking the sun in and breathing the fresh air...haven't had that in 3 days so I'm pretty sure that's what's ailing me. If this keeps up I may just have to go get a cup of coffee tomorrow!

HOUSE PLEASE SELL!!!! MUST SELL!!!! NEED TO SELL!!!! UGH!!! I've had a little too much stress lately, and I'm sure that's catching up with me as well...

Eating went well, though...eggs/bacon...salad for lunch with just pepperoni, ham, olives on it and one carrot stick...dinner was 3 chicken tenders and an unsweet tea. Hopefully the rest tonight will energize me. I'll have to have a piece of wheat toast tomorrow...I'm feeling pretty light headed today.

MUST LOSE 4 pounds by the end of this month!! I want to be 20 pounds gone before the end of March!! :) Then I want to BLAST into the 170's in April and by the end of May I hope to be in the 160's....That'll give me June to get into the 150's!!! :)

LOSE THAT FAT!!!
Tara

[sarahsmom73]

:cheer2: You can do it Tara! :cheer2: Keep the faith and flush that fat! :flower:

[lmhall2000]

Well, I finished my 8 weeks of daily weigh ins...I think it really helped me lose the 15.5 pounds that have come off...now I'm going to switch things up a bit and weigh weekly for the next 8 weeks and see which method works better for me. I won't journal my food daily...but will try and list any cheats so that I keep myself honest...so far no cheats today!! Not even a single chocolate chip...I vowed on another thread to go a week without the little nibbles...and to up my water to atleast 60 ounces a day.

I'm setting a goal of 8 pounds gone by Tax Day April 15, 2005..that will put me at 178.5..that means I will be the lowest I've been in 10 years!!! :) YAHOO!!!! I can do this, I know I can I know I can I know I can!!! Then it'll be just another month until our planned (only if the house sells and we win our case in court) trip to Disney world...I could technically be in the 160's by then!!! :) So I'm going to give it my BEST shot and get these pounds OFF!!! :)

Let's get moving!!!

Tara

[Tera]

Hi Tara - I know you can reach your goal. Your such a hard working person and a great cheerleader for everyone else that we'll be cheering you on this time :cheer2: You have so much going on in your life, it's amazing that you've done as well as you have. Hang in there, you're house WILL sell, you WILL win your case and you WILL reach your goal :sunny:

[NYcpa]

Tara - great job on the weight loss. You have the determination to accomplish your goal by the 4th of July. Your determination and support of all WISHers is heartwarming. You focus on your goal even with everything else you are dealing with.

Keep up the good work. I will be there :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2:ing you on as you have been suporting my efforts. Thanks for all the support.

[Lesli54]

A true inspiration you are! :cheer2: :cheer2:

I have started to read you journal, but it might take me a few days to catch up. Just wanted to let you know that your pics on the first post are amazing.

Keep up the good work. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[sarahsmom73]

Awesome job Tara! :cheer2: I am so proud of you!


TGIF! :flower:

[Lesli54]

WOW! I just finished reading your journal and can now stay on top of it. You have done really awesome in spite of the little setbacks and curves that life throws your way. YOU ARE SUPERWOMAN! :rotfl2:

Maybe not really and many days you might wonder, but you have a great attitude and a "never say never" spirit. You are definitely going to make it to your goal. Your house will sell soon and I know how frustrating that can be, as we carried two mortgages for almost a year. It actually took a good year for our old house to sell and it is very trying, but hang in there.

Just take one day at a time and know that YOU CAN DO IT!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Off to begin reading someone else's journal. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Monday Tara! I hope you have a great day! :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

YAHOO!!! A great weight loss week!!! 3 pounds!!! I'm at 183.5 and only 2.5 pounds from the 60 pound clippie!!! :) YIPPEE!!! I feel GREAT!!! I feel that I can make it through this Easter weekend with only one cheat...it's tradition, I have to have a Cadbury egg....I may opt out for just a Reese's Peanut Butter Egg...haven't decided yet...hope it won't mess me up for next week..I love these big loss weeks...but that usually means the next two weeks are .5 pound losses or maintains...I'm going to do my best to atleast get a pound off the next two weigh ins each.

My April 15th goal is to be down to 178.5...I think I can swing it...and I will be THRILLED to be in the 170's!!! Time for me to try on some of my smaller jeans in the drawers! :)

Let's get to GOAL GANG!!!

Tara

[NYcpa]

Tara - congradulations on your loss :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: You will be in the 170's in no time.

Have a good day and keep moving

ONward and DOWNward

[Lesli54]

Congratulations Tara! :cheer2: Keep up the good work. :banana: :banana: You will have to post another picture soon.

Now make sure that you take the "fat clothes" out of the house when you fit into that next size down. Don't need any momentos from the "before" days.

Have a great day! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Tera]

WEIGH to go Tara!!! :cool1: :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2: :cool1: :cheer2:

That is so awesome that you lost that much and your SO close to those 170's. I can't wait to see you new clippie! Look back and see what you did this past week and see if you can repeat it. Don't worry about the 1 egg... that won't make a difference on the scale. Now if you ate awhole BAG, then THAT might make a little difference ;)

Keep up the great work... keep working out and keep drinking water

[sarahsmom73]

Great Job :jumping1: Tara!! I am very proud of your progress! Have a great weekend and a happy Easter!

[kris1973]

Way to go.....your doing supper :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
Sounds like you have a good plan of attack for Easter stuff. Anything you might gain I hope comes off as fast as it went on lol.

Kristin

[lmhall2000]

Well, it's the day before my weigh in and I hope the scales are kind...I was not so kind to my eating over Easter....I had about 5 pieces of candy...should have only had one...but I did slimfast for a meal that day so hopefully it won't KILL me tomorrow! The good news is I got in 14 miles this weekend...the weather was GREAT except for Easter..but I even walked in the drizzle on that day. I also did the 4 mile WATP and Cardio pilates...I haven't missed a workout with Oprah's challenge this week so hopefully that will help...I think since I've started I've only missed 2 workout days...so I'm hanging in there.

I am anxious about the house selling...it's been over a year! It's really sad....we don't have a hearth room and our kitchen is white...those are two things I can't change...all other comments are GREAT...I know it is in God's hands...I'm just having bit of anxiety about it today...

I'm going to a scrapbooking meeting at a friends house...the fellowship should lift me up today...I've found that going low carb the two days before my weigh in really helps...I slowly add in carbs over the weekend to keep the low blood sugar drops from hitting me with all that walking I'm doing. I am fitting in clothes that were given to me last year by a friend who had dropped to a size 10 and I'm wearing them now! :) They're 14's but they are loose! :) I can't wait to fit into a size 12 really well. I'm sooo hippy and huge thighs that my bottoms seem to take longer to shrink than my tops..I can wear most Mediums in tops now...YEAH! Better run...just had to check in! :) Hopefully a 60 pound clippie will be on the horizon and a new picture!!! :)

Tara

[Lesli54]

You are doing GREAT Tara! :banana: :banana: :cheer2: Keep up the good work and those size 12's will be looking good in no time. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Tera]

Hey Tara - Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow. I hope to see that 60 pound clippie :teeth: Don't worry about the candy... it's not like 5 pieces are going to make or break your diet. Now a whole bag is a different story ;)

I'm sorry your stressing out over your house. Isn't it unbelievable how picky some people can be about a color of a room. What is a hearth room? Keep the faith and it'll happen soon.

Great job on the size 14's being too big. You sound like your built alot like me... small top and waist and then big saddlebags, hips and butt :rolleyes: If I could lose as much on my butt as I have on my ****s, I'd be set :rotfl: I'm just starting to be able to wear 12's, but not all brands comfortably. I did buy some size 12 skorts today and realized how fat my legs still were :guilty:

Here's some :wizard: :wizard: for tomorrow

[wilderness01]

Good luck on your weigh in. What is a hearth room? A fireplace in your kitchen? There are lots of people who like white cabinets in a kitchen. My girlfriend had white cabinets in her last 4 houses. Good luck. :wizard:

[lmhall2000]

Wilderness!! THanks for the encouragment!!! I know there must be SOMEONE out there that likes White cabinets and doesn't need a hearth room...it's a living space off your kitchen with a fireplace...I hope this is the week!!! I really want to get this over with...

Good news....I lost .5 pounds...not alot but my body always does this...I'll have a big loss (3 pounds last week) then I'll do a .5 or maintain then maybe a pound the next...but I'm going to work my hardest at getting 2 pounds off by next week!! I want to have that 60 pound clippie!!! And I want April to be the month where I FIRMLY plant myself into the 170's never to see the 180's AGAIN!!! :)

Let's kick it!
Tara

[wilderness01]

I thought it was something like that. If someone really does not like white cabinets they can have them redone. Keep the faith. Congrats on your loss.

[Lesli54]

Way to go on the loss! :banana: Don't worry, the house will sell soon, you just have to have faith. ;) ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

I had done so well the past two days eating...and somehow weigh in day just makes me feel like I've got a little wiggle room before the next weigh in...my dd (5) has been going through off/on stomach virus for 5 days...the other kids went through it in 3 days with no problems..but after the third day we thought she was better then yesterday she had it again...so I haven't been able to go to the grocery and we were out of ALL food...okay I have some dried beans, frozen peas, and sour cream...couldn't figure out how to make that into a meal...so I thought I'd take them to a breakfast out, then go shopping...I had already decided to slimfast this whole week...so I figured I'd make it a good meal...had a whole grain bagel with egg/cheese/chicken at Chik-Fil-A and I did eat the hash browns....I fretted a bit thinking these were sooo close to my ban on french fries ....but I convinced myself they were not french fries and ate them! :) I've also got a Cadbury egg I saved for today...it's the last one and I just am going to eat it. Then I'll have 6 more days to get some groceries and have better meals..

As soon as we finished eating at Chik-Fil-A...she grabbed her belly and gave me that look that says 'GET ME TO A TOILET QUICK!'....I raced her in..and nothing..we went back out and she did the same and again nothing...I knew if she didn't get in the laying down position...we'd be in trouble...so had to skip the grocery run...poor dog doesn't even have any food but we did manage to save her some biscuit and chicken from their meals...now we're back at home and she's laying down watching Melody and Ariel.

Dh comes home today...so I know I can get some groceries tonight...just need some skim milk so I can have slimfast and the kids have to eat something other than leftover Easter candy. Hoping my sister-n-law can stop by...I hate calling in for help. But it happens like that sometimes!

Now...when am I going to enjoy that Cadbury??? Should I wait till the afternoon craving between meals or just load it on top of the big meal I just ate??? Am I not NUTS!!! :)

Tara

[lmhall2000]

No April Fool HERE!!!! I weighed today at 181.5!!! Yesterday (my official weigh in was 183..) but that cup of coffee I had yesterday (first in a couple of years) kind of whooshed my tract if I can say...and I just felt thinner today for some reason...and with today's weigh in I completed my first 10% goal of 20 pounds to get to 182...my next 10% goal will be 164...and then I'll be within GOAL RANGE!!! Somewhere between 145-155!!! :) AND I'm .5 from grabbing that 60 pound clippie and just less than 2 pounds from the 170's!!! I think this week I'll have to weigh daily to see them all!!! :) CAN'T WAIT!!! YAHOO!!!

Off to grab my slimfast...and I'm doing my 4 miler this afternoon after the rains stop....YEAH!!!

Tara

[Lesli54]

WAY TO GO TARA!!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana: :banana: :banana: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:

Keep up the good work and by the time the weekend is over you will be in the 170's!! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Tera]

Tara - WEIGH TO GO!!!! :banana: :banana: You are SO close to those 170's. I bet this will inspire you to be extra good and workout extra hard. Sorry to hear your DD is still not feeling well and I know how it is to stay OP with sicks kids. Hang in there and we'll have so much to celebrate with you soon. :cool1:

[sarahsmom73]

I so understand about the stomach bug!!! It is the PITS!!!! I hope DD is feeling better today! :grouphug:

[lmhall2000]

Well, last week I saw 181.5...but not today's weigh in...I was at 182.0...that nasty TOM! I did lose a net pound from last week's official weigh in but was really hoping to see 181 today..it'll happen and sooner than later I'll be in the 170's..I'm almost at my mid point of my journey to 4th of July and I'm starting to wane a little bit...I feel like I just want to have 3 normal days of eating...no slimfasts..eat anything I want...but I know if I do that it could put my goal date off longer...I can have thousands of normal eating days after 4th of July...just gotta remind myself! :)

Well....off to pray that our house sells and praise God for the many many blessings He has given us!

Tara

[Lesli54]

Keep up the good work Tara. Remember, building healthy eating habits is half the battle of maintaining, so try not to skip too many days of normal eating.

You'll get under 180 next week, I am sure. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Tera]

Tara - DAMN that TOM :sad1: If your like me, I bet 2 pounds of water will be gone by next week, so I'm CERTAIN we'll be celebrating the 170's with you :teeth: Hang in there and drink EXTRA water this week (if that's even possible :earboy2: )

[lmhall2000]

Tera!! AAAGH!! I've been bad...something about weigh in day does it to me...if the scales are kind (they really were today...a loss is a loss but I REALLY REALLY wanted to see 181 today) so I REBELLED!!! I had scrambled eggs and one piece of wheat toast (so far so good)....then I just figured I had been soooo good the past week and had avoided all that leftover easter candy that I better see what's left. Oops..there was a Cadbury left...but, alas, it was cracked on the inside and all the gooey stuff was seeping out...well, that won't do..it's no fun to eat it unless I can have the pleasure of finding the surprise goo inside. So I threw it away!! YEAH!!! I'm doing GREAT! But, no..I had already decided that I needed chocolate..so I had 4 mini mini Reese eggs...they're about the size of a peanut M&M...so really that's not soo bad is it? I feel good about my choice to chunk the Cadbury.

Then, for lunch, I was even better! I ordered a small caesar salad from Mcallister's..still..pretty darn good! But then my littlest just couldn't finishe a fourth of her kids pita pizza...so of course I allowed myself to eat it..the pita was whole wheat so I figured...that's still not bad. But, here's where I set myself up! I ordered them each a giant cookie...knew my son could eat all his and usually one daughter can eat all hers but I KNEW my littlest would share half that gooey cookie with me. Well, of all days....both my girls only finished half their cookie...so what did I do? I sat there and ate BOTH their leftovers!!!! Well, I just convinced myself I would slimfast tonight...although I'm out of slimfast and wonder if a skim milk will do the job...so I'm sitting on the couch...and get a craving for cheetos..I had thrown out a bag last week but bought those multipacks of serving bags for the kids to take on the go...so I just ate a bag of cheetos!!! UGH!!! THAT'S IT!!! Something about weigh in day gives me the license to CHEAT!!! NO NO NO!!! I will not have that!! Or maybe it's just rebound from being so disciplined during TOM that my body just cracked. Whatever, it's over...I've confessed my cheat....and I'm MOVING on!!! :)

Oh...had a showing today...but here's where the stress hits the fan. Yesterday, get a request for documents/admissions from the attorney of the fella I'm suing. He's trying to be a nuisance thinking I'll give up if they force me to do all this busy work...so I spent hours researching how to respond...you know in civil court you have to reply in a certain fashion...use legalese...use a certain type of paper and typeset...etc. I'm trying to find an attorney who I can pay hourly just to coach me through these little nuisances so I don't lose on some technicality...well, while I was becoming a very amateur attorney....I forgot I had eggs boiling on the stove (was going to make deviled eggs...sticking to my low carb ya know!) All of a sudden I hear POP POP POP!! I figured it must be the kids playing or something. Then my realtor calls and says he wants to pay someone to stage our house for this weekend's open house...sure...then I hear a pop/pop again. I get worried...I tell him I have to go...then my son comes out of the kitchen and I see a room filled with smoke...where are my smoke alarms??? My eggs have exploded all over the kitchen counter and thick black smoke is coming out of the pan. Oh my GOSH!! THE SMELL!!!! I quickly yell to the kids to get upstairs hoping they'll avoid inhaling this toxic smoke...I open all the doors and windows and start cloroxing everything to tone down that smell! I do the best I can before the realtor shows up with his staging lady...I think she'll help..she's going to fluff up the rooms and bring accessories since all of ours are packed away...but it smells AWFUL! She makes me a list of towels and such that she wants me to buy...and today I get ready to go buy and the kitchen still reeks! Then I get a call that there will be a showing in 15 minutes!! UGH!! I tried to Lysol and run the dishwasher and dryer to get some fresh scents in...but it's AWFUL!!! So all this to say that I think I ate those cheetos and chocolate chip cookie out of frustration over my stinky boiled eggs...the $$$ I just spent on colorful towels and doo-dads to "stage" my house....and the fact my scales only showed a pound gone!!!

UGH! But on a high note...the pants I wore today are sooo sooo loose and 4 weeks ago they were tight!! :) So I'm making do.

Tara

[NYcpa]

Tara
Sounds like you had a Murphy's Law day. Hopefuly things will start going better for you.

Keep up the good work and you will be in the 170's soon. With your determination, you are sure to suceed.

Here is a group hug to make you feel better. :grouphug: :grouphug:

[Lesli54]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:
I just can't (breathe) help myself (breathe), but your story (breathe) sounds so funny.(breathe)

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Ok, I am better now. I don't mean to laugh, I know that you were in a serious situation with trying to show the house. But I could just picture you doing the normal mom thing (maybe it is the kids and I will ignore it for now) and then come to find out it was actually one of those things that needed your attention. Then I pictured you furiously trying to clean the house and De-Smell (is that a word). Then I pictured you trying to explain this AWFUL smell to everyone while trying to show the house and get ready for staging.

I just couldn't help myself. It was truly one of those, "the funniest things happen in daily life" moments. Ok, so maybe you will laugh later. At least I burned off quite a few calories just by reading. ;)

Glad to hear your pants are loose. Time to pack them up. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

Thanks Kathy and Lesli!!! If I lost a pound for every laugh I will have over all this AAAAGGHHHH moments..I would need serious weight gaining therapy! :) I HAVE to laugh at these things! My husband says I can always find the good in everything/everybody...we have this saying...the devil may be bad, but he's a hard worker! :)

Y'all are making me smile sooo big! And I'm going to be smiling through all 4 miles of the WATP DVD...I'll kick my knees up extra high tonight trying to ignore the rancid smell that is probably being absorbed into my walls as I speak. I tried a mix of lemon joy/ammonia/vinegar and soaked the little grease vents from the microwave hood where all the pieces of eggs were imbedded, that room will need a major wash down or we'll have to bake 10 batches of cookies to cancel the smell by the open house on Sunday! :) Oh well...another day...another adventure! :)

Tara

[lmhall2000]

I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!!!

It's taken over a year..but I finally traded in that 55 pound clippie for the 60 pound...and I'm not keeping it longer than a month!! I weighed in at 180.5 this morning...I knew TOM was holding me back and I could feel my body smaller so to see the scale say that (I checked 3x to be sure!) I just knew I'd never see 182 again. Now I'm going to push HARD to get to 179 by next weigh in...Can't wait to only have teens to lose before I see 150's!!! :)


YAHOO!!! Picture coming soon..gotta figure out how to get the digital from the camera to my computer...we're lacking the right cable or something. Thanks guys!!!

Tara

[pettyone]

I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT!!!!

It's taken over a year..but I finally traded in that 55 pound clippie for the 60 pound...and I'm not keeping it longer than a month!!

Tara--

All I can say is:

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

[pearlieq]

Congrats to you! What an awesome accomplishment! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

I honestly think the coolest thing about what you did was the fact that you hung in and stuck with it for over a year! That takes real determination and grit!

You should definitely reward yourself for this!

Hope you have a great weekend! :sunny:

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations Tara! :Pinkbounc :jumping1:

That 60 pound clippie looks wonderful on you! I am so proud of you! :hug:

[Lesli54]

WTG Tara!! :cheer2: :banana:

This time it's 60.......soon it will be 70! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

I just had my longest walk of the year...I walked for 2 straight hours!!! I figure that's about 7 miles...I usually walk at a 16 minute pace but those last two miles were more like a 20 minute pace...now I'm off to a nice hot bath to keep my muscles from fainting. And I've got to get some food!!! :) I can feel my fat just trembling with fear from what I just put it through! :)

Tara

[lmhall2000]

Four more pounds and I'll have that 65 pound clippie!!!! I'm at 180...actually saw 179 on the scale but it was one of those lightly stepping on the scales trying to trick it weigh ins..the flat footed..head high..step on revealed 180 3x...so I'm going with that...I'm more than 1/2 way to my goal of 150's!!! :) Just 20.5 pounds to go and then I'll coast on to goal!!! :)

Can't wait!!!

Tara

[lmhall2000]

Little laugh for the day...my son was doing his grammar assignment when he asked for help...In his book there was a picture of 3 shirts with an iron next to it and he had to write a sentence using a past form of a verb to describe the picture. My son said, "Mom, I have no idea what that thing is!" :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Yes!!! It is true!!! I don't use an iron!! I buy knit clothes or blue jeans so I don't have to iron anything! When my son was first born, my dh would use an iron but now his work is very casual (jeans and knit polos) so we have never pulled that thing out!! I just had to laugh at myself...boy, I remember my mother spending hours ironing everything from shirts to pillow cases....not this mamma!! My how time's have changed! :)

Tara

[Tera]

WEIGH TO GO TARA!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

I can't believe you lost so much so quickly. Make sure you're not starving yourself. I can't wait to celebrate the 170's with you, which I know will be next week :goodvibes

Funny as hell about the iron :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: I'm the same way though, hardly ever use it. My DH is the same way with work clothes and if he needs something ironed, he does it. It wasn't in my "job" description ;)

[Lesli54]

Yes, times are changing. I remember my grandma always had plenty of ironing. There are some things that I still iron, but it's not much. Great job on getting so close to a new clippie. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

WAHOO!!!!

179.0!!!

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:


Ba-da-bop-dop-baaaaaa I'm Loving it!!! :)

Tara

[Lesli54]

Can you say it any louder? ;) Congrats on getting to the 170's! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

I'm at 178.5 this week...so from last weigh in on Thursday I've lost 1.5 pounds...I really am glad to see this since this week has had chocolate chip cookies (TWICE!), brownies, apple pie and ice cream and Cheeseburgers!! UGH!!! But I did walk 16 miles this week and swam laps at the Y and did cardio pilates...I just think of how much I could have lost if I hadn't indulged sooo much in that junk! :) But, I'm resetting my losing mind clock and know that I need to lose 6.5 pounds in the next 3 weeks to keep up with my 150's goal by July 4th...

It will be tough...we're moving next Thursday!!! Aagh! And I won't have a fridge for 4-5 days in our new house so it's hard to eat right without a fridge....any tips?

Off to drink a slimfast and get back on plan.

Tara

[Lesli54]

Congrats on the loss! :banana: Keep this up and you will make your goal in no time.

Get a cooler and "camp out" in the new house. Buy just enough ice to put in the bottom and keep things at a proper temperature. And since you don't have the same amount of room as you do in a fridge, buy only the essentials. Milk, eggs, fruits and veggies. You can buy meat daily at the store if need be. Use small storage containers to put your fruits and veggies in so that they don't get wet when the ice melts. Look at it this way, you will have to really portion control the meals since you don't have a place to store leftovers and with limited room a well stocked cooler will keep you on plan.

Good luck on the move! ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[Tera]

WEIGH TO GO TARA!!!! Those pounds are dropping off you now :cool1:

Lesli has the right idea about the cooler. There are plenty of other snacks that don't need to be refrigerated. Have fun with that move ;)

[lmhall2000]

GREAT idea Lesli! Thanks Tera for the cheer...I'll have to buy a cooler, those mozzarella sticks and summer sausage oughta come in handy while low carbing the next few days! :)

Well...whew...I can't believe how this is really going to happen...I've arranged movers/trucks/changed utilities/moved phone service/obtained new car/home insurance/consulted with an attorney on dog's lawsuit/must find a notary public/file documents with Circuit Court/mail defendant's a response and request for admissions and discovery/have a garage sale tomorrow/clean out refrigerator to sell/open up an AL banking account/transfer all auto withdrawals to new account/ordered new cell phones/taught some homeschool/had a showing/arranged for busted glass on new door frame to be replaced/pack up the rest of the house/transfer funds for closing/change oil-filter in my car/clean out my car so I won't be embarrassed..okay, that's where I'm just going to have to be embarrassed..I just don't have the time to clean out the car...that junk will hold...oh forgot...pick out paint colors for the kids new rooms (must paint before they move their bedroom furniture because builders use that non washable finish paint...must be able to wash their walls! :))

Trying to prioritize in all this..so due to my cumbersome schedule...I think exercise may be on hold this week...will have to do low carb to counter and stay good with my weight loss...plus one week of low carb may be just the ticket to whoosh me to my 65 pound clippie...that's worth it!! :) I wanted to start May in the 175 range...it can be done..I probably won't get to weigh until next Friday and with all the to do's I'm gonna be sacked.

Will check in probably next week! :)

Tara

[Lesli54]

Have fun moving and we will see you when you get a chance to post again. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

I'm BAaaack!!!

Let me catch you up....

Moved to Huntsville, Alabama on April 28th...great weather....2nd day here my 7 year old dd fell and put a hole in her forehead...nice first visit to emergency room for stitches...next weekend dh had to leave town for 10 days for business....isn't that why we moved to be with him??? :) That weekend (Mother's Day weekend) my 6 year old dd became very ill...of course on the weekend no pediatricians work except at ER...I refused to go to ER 2x in 10 days UGH! But I did find an urgent care clinic and they took x-rays and said she had pneumonia!! AAGH! She's much better now...dh brought last load of boxes from our home in TN and I'm trying my hardest to get back on track with eating while trying to organize our home here...

So I'm writing to AVOID the brownies I made last night...I always sabotage myself the day before I know I'm going on plan again. But I will NOT EAT ONE!!! I had 4 yesterday and I've gained 5 pounds in 3 weeks with all the fast food (no fridge for the first week so had lots of take out...yes, I know they have salads but just too hard to eat while unpacking a box with the other hand...so cheeseburgers it was! ICK!)

I did walk 4 miles this morning and it was GREAT!!! Got loads to do...got to flatten boxes and put all packing paper in garbage bags for pickup...have about 25 more boxes to go through...and they're not little ones...they're those large Uhaul boxes...so it takes me a good 20 minutes to clear out each one...UGH! ONWARDS...I may miss my 4th of July goal with this 3 week setback but I will be at GOAL by my birthday for sure (September 13)

YEAH!!! I'm BACK and feeling the WISH vibes helping me through this!
Tara

[Tera]

Hey Tara - Congratulations on the move. I know all too well how it is to pick up and move to another state. I know it's got to be tough for you to try and say OP, but don't worry about it. You'll get things settle in at home and then get back on the program. I won't be hitting my goal either thanks to our Disney cruise, but I'm not worried about it. I got back on the program yesterday and I know I will continue to lose, and so will you.

[lmhall2000]

Well, I'm at 181 today...so I've lost 2 pounds of the 5 I gained!! Ugh..did I just say ugh? No I meant HURRAH!!!! And even better news is that TOM started today so I may not be so far from my lowest of 178.5 anyhow! :) I'm hoping to finish this month off at 175...then I'll spend most of June trying to kick myself down to the 160's then to 150's!!! :)

Let's get this done ONCE AND FOR ALL! :)
Tara

[lmhall2000]

I'm going to be working HARD the next two weeks...I've been sorely disappointed in the scales so I've decided to do low low carb for the next two weeks to jump start me beyond that disappointing number on the scale...I'll weigh in 2 weeks..well, 13 days...because Thursday is a good day for me to weigh in on...My goal is to be below 175 before the first day of summer....I'm about 8 pounds off my goal track so I need to catch up!!! At this juncture I'm hoping to see 159.5 on August 25th...and by my birthday I hope to be at 155 (September 13th...) at that point I'll just take the rest of September off to have another life break then work on October and November for getting down to 148....I know I can do it!!! I'm posting this in my journal and making a commitment!!!

Okay..I put it down...now I've got to DO IT!!! I'll be readjusting my goals on page one and not weighing in until June 9th....I'll be posting my eating daily for the next 13 days of low carbing and then I'll post my official DOWN TO 148 starting weigh in then...Then I'll officially reset my goal...hoping I'll be in the 170's low enough to hit 155 by my birthday on September 13th...then I'll be using October and November to get those last 6 pounds off....This will be the first Thanksgiving where I'll see 140's since 1993!!!! It's about time!!! I feel strong and with the WISH'es help I know I can beat this!!!

Focus for the next two weeks are...

LOW Carbing...will allow raspberries/blueberries in very small amounts...otherwise fresh veggies and lean meats...drinking water lots of it with maybe an unsweet tea every other day or so.

Exercising will be a 4 mile walk every other day plus the regular unpacking and organizing the house from the move. Plus a few days at the swimming pool.

After that I will reassess how the weight loss is coming and put a strategy into place...I may try 2 weeks of slimfast with one good meal...then alternate a week of low carb and a week of slimfast until I'm in the 160's...then I'll just let the exercise and eating wisely kick in....it's easier for me to stay consistent if I spend a good month limiting my food choices or substituting a meal...then it's alot easier to just exercise and eat less.

WORKING towards June 9th!!!!

Tara

[Lesli54]

Glad to see you had time to take a break and update your journal. Moving always takes forever to get settled, then you find that 2 years from now, you still have boxes that you didn't go through. ;)

Good luck on your recommittment. Remember that starting again every morning is what makes the difference in the end. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

EEK!!! My journal was on page 2 at the bottom!!! THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN again!! I MUST JOURNAL until I hit the 150's...I've gained 7 pounds in 7 weeks..EEK!!! So now it's time to stop fussing and get it off!!! I'm at 185.8 this morning and I'm going to weigh in daily until I see 169.8...then I'll go weekly...

Doing low carb for 2 weeks...and I know I can make 14 days without bread or sugar or white flour or french fries...SURELY! I can do this!!! No cheetos, doritos, chocolate chip cookies or brownies!!!! That means a 4th of July with no pie...I'm okay with that....I'll just eat some good barbecue with white barbecue sauce! :)

Let's kick this weight WISH'ers!!!

June 23rd...WEIGH IN 185.8

Hopefully, tomorrow will be less! :)

Drinking my water!!!
Tara

[MayButterfly]

you're around the same weight at me!. Welcome back to journaling. I've just started and it's hard.. I havent been all that good this week.. but there's always a new day ahead of me!! I'm trying to get rid of the bad carbs.

we can do this... just keep repeating that!!!

[Lesli54]

Keep on pushing Tara and you will make it. Moving does derail things a bit.

You can get back on track and stay there, I just know it. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[calena]

I read your post on May's journal and posted there... I'm also a gardener and scrapbooker, although my gardening climate is very different. Anyway, maybe we could do a Labor Day challenge. We are all wanting to reach a similar goal - 15/20 off by Labor Day. I am just off the low carb thing for the two week intro phase...with no fruit (South Beach). I am in Phase 2 now so I can have fruit and more "good carbs". It is making a difference. I'm wearing a pair of size 9 pants today and they are loose so that feels great. It just takes planning. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!!

[NYcpa]

Tara - welcome back to journaling. You can lose the weight. Keep exercising and drinking your water. You will be down to 169.8 in no time. We will see who can reach that goal first. I am at 177 so I have less to lose but lose very slowly and regain weight fast.

Keep moving and :drinking:your water.

Have a good day.

[lmhall2000]

June 24, 2005 184.8



Loss of 1 pound since 6/23/05....YEAH!!!

Stuck with the plan yesterday...had a few unsalted cashews and barbecue for dinner...got to get my veggies in today..shopped for lettuce and cabbage and onions...nice salad in the makings...

Tara

[Tera]

Great job Tara!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Hope you have a GREAT weekend :sunny:

[lmhall2000]

6/25/04....184.6...


Loss of .2 pounds....

GOING DOWN...I had hot wings for dinner last night...I think the hot sauce kind of holds water...I'll have to watch those next time. But I completed day 2 of low carb...only 12 more to go!!!!!

YEAH!!!
Tara

[lmhall2000]

6/26/04 183.2

Loss of 1.4 pounds since yesterday!!! :)

YEAH!! I love low carbing the first two weeks! :)

Had steak and salad yesterday and pickle, hot dog, and scrambled eggs....I did try a fingertip of chocolate frosting...but didn't eat the chocolate pound cake! :)

Tara

[lmhall2000]

6/27/05 180.8!!!!!

WWHOOOSH!!! Of course I weighed after I had walked 4.3 miles this am and after taking a hot jacuzzi bath which probably help sweat some pounds off but today's weigh in shows a total loss of 5 pounds in 4 days!!! The last time I did low carb for 2 weeks I lost 9 pounds in 2 weeks...I may actually beat that record because I'm walking 15 miles + a week this time and last time I didn't do any exercise during it...I'm hoping that's a good combination...then I'll slow down and lose about 1-2 pounds a week...until GOAL!!!

YEAH!!!
Tara

[calena]

That is amazing! You are going to reach the Labor Day goal in no time! I'll have to up my progress too! :flower:

[Tera]

Tara - Wow... that's a lot of weight!! :cool1: Do you find with losing that quickly your able to keep it off? Maybe that's what I need to do to get these last 15 pounds off ;) Keep up the great work and you'll be celebrating those 150's in no time :teeth:

[lmhall2000]

Hey Teresa!!! I find it very tricky but manageable losing this fast...I realize that 60% of the loss is due to water your body flushes out more readily because carbohydrates tend to require your body to retain 2-3 pounds of water for absorption issues and such...but what it really does is makes me sugar craving or carb craving free...that's how I gain weight back is by dipping into the cheetos, a bag of doritos, pasta, breads, chocolate chip cookies. I will not regain any but the 2 weeks following this 2 week induction may only be a 1 pound loss each week even though I'm not increasing my caloric intake...the little bit of carbs I do add (whole wheat bread-1 slice per day and berries) may stall the scales for a few days but the bulk of what I'm eating is salads and lean meats...when I stay on that track I tend to lose pretty steadily...I have only done induction 2x this year and only rely on it as a jumping board to shrink my appetite and cut out sugar. I'm determined to hit 159 by my birthday 9/13...so this jump starts helps keep me focused...nothing like seeing that scale go down to shock you into liking a fit body! :)

I think just a week of low carb for you would catapult you into the 140's...you just need to be careful to only add 1 slice of wheat toast and berries/nuts as your carb foods...then after 2 weeks of that you can go back to eating normally as long as you maintain you level of activity..then you can just focus on maintaining! :)

YOU CAN DO IT...you're sooo close!! Have you figured out a final goal weight?

Tara

[Tera]

Tara - I know you can do it!!! I'm not sure I could do it after doing WW so long, but it might be worth a try if I start to stall with my weight loss.

I haven't picked a final goal yet. I was going to go with the highest WW weight for my height, 145, but still lose another 10 pounds, but I'm afraid once I get to 145, I might not lose any more. I'd rather pay a little longer to get down where I really want to be, in the 130's. I'm playing it by ear at this point :teeth:

[lmhall2000]

6/28/05....179.4

Loss of 1.4 pounds today!!!! I'm in the 170's AGAIN!!! Now, I'm going to get out of the 170's and into the 160's as FAST as I can...don't want to EVER see 180 AGAIN!!! :)

Tara

[calena]

You are dropping so fast! I am jealous! Congrats and keep up the good work :sunny:

[toystoryduo]

Way to go Tara! :cheer2: Keep up the good work! :Pinkbounc

[lmhall2000]

6/29/05.....179.8


Gain of .4 pounds...but I did have one small bite of birthday cake....and I have lost so quickly I figured I'd have an adjustment day. atleast I squeaked under 180!! :) Tomorrow is my official weigh in day so we'll see what one week of low carb did for me..plan on sticking to it 7 more days then I'll stick to sensible low calorie eating and increasing my walking to 20 miles a week


Thanks guys for the support!!! I'm determined to beat it this time! :)

Tara

[lmhall2000]

6/30/05.......179.6

Loss of .2 pounds from yesterday...loss of 6.2 pounds for week one of low carb!!! Going to stick to it 7 more days then add in some healthy carbs.

I'm only 19.8 pounds away from seeing the 150's for the first time in over 10 years!!! YEAH!!! I'm going to melt these pounds off...have a dear friend's wedding October 1st...so I'm going to have it off by then!!!! :)

Let's get losing WISH'ers!!!!
Tara

[calena]

You do so well on the low carb! I lost 7 lbs in TWO WEEKS on Phase 1 South Beach. Maybe too many nuts? BUt otherwise I would have gone nuts with no fruit!!!! ;)

[lmhall2000]

Calena...well, I think I did so wel this first week because the week prior I had indulged in cheetos, chocolate cake, fried chicken tenders, too many french fries, not enough greens, I did manage to avoid any sugar sodas that week but otherwise it was a bloated abandon ship week. So I'm sure that has something to do with the scale moving down quickly. I also tend to lose 75% of my big loss the first week and the second week on low carb I only tend to lose 1-2 pounds. I'm trying sooo hard to stick to plan..I haven't had any cheats except one bit very small of a homemade birthday cake I made...it was a new recipe and I needed to see if it was a keeper. IT WAS!!! I have homemade chocolate chip cookies staring me in the face this morning..and I was actually tempted!!! I think it has something to do with my weigh in day habit...in the past I would work really hard the few days before official weigh in and then on weigh in day I would allow myself a cheat...so impulsively I reached for that cookie and almost slapped my hand back! Habits are hard to break!

I do have nuts...I think last week I finished off a pint of cashews...they were my in between snack...I get really low blood sugar and I'd eat about 10 cashews 3x a day. I haven't had any fruit yet, though...anxious to have some strawberries next Thursday!!! :)

Stay strong and those pounds will come off...kicking up the exercise every other week helps shock your body into losing, too. I do about 13 miles a week but every other week I try to bump that up to 20 and the scales really move.

Thanks for the support!!!
Tara

[Tera]

You GO Girlfriend!!! Kicking butt and taking names :goodvibes

I can not WAIT to throw that party for you when you hit the 150's

Keep it up :teeth:

[lajones81]

Tara,
You a such an inspiration to me! I really appreciate your kind words! I know that we can do this together! :)

Lisa

[lmhall2000]

7/1/05....180.6

Well, it shows a gain of 1 pound since yesterday but there is a caveat...I agreed to weigh daily...but I was still asleep when I walked out the door at 5:30 for my walk and when I got back I was parched..it was soo humid...so I downed about 24 ounces of water....then I took a hot bath and got on the scale...so I'm sure it's not really a gain...but had to post it to be consistent...I bet tomorrow will be a good scale day! :)

I have a friend and her new fiance coming this weekend...and it's hard to eat low carb with company....we're going canoeing for 3 hours this weekend and will need some good snacking/picnic foods that are light to carry...so I may have to have a bit of fruit or something this weekend. I hope my arms are up for 3 hours of canoeing! If you don't hear from me by Monday...know that my arms have fallen off! :)

Tara

[Lesli54]

Good luck canoeing. You have done a great job getting back on track. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

[lmhall2000]

7/2/05....180.6

Ugh..I did so well yesterday and got my 4.3 mile walk in in good time...even walked about 2 miles at the mall....I have been bad about drinking my water and probably have had too much salt...so I'll try and correct those things...I don't like seeing 18anything! :)

The only plus here is I feel much smaller and I know my muscles are helping shape my waist and such...sticking to this...I'm 9/14...only 5 more days of phase 1 then I can add some fruit and bread...that will be a good day! :)

Tara

[Tera]

Tara - Hang in there girlfriend. You are doing SO well and you'll get over this hump. Keep drinking that water :teeth:

[lmhall2000]

7/5/05....178.6


YEAH!!! I'm back below 180!!! I had a 3 hour canoe ride...I paddled the WHOLE way!!!! And I had to mulch our house in TN...I mulched and weeded for 3 hours so that also probably helped...4th was not a cheat day other than a hamburger bun...added in wheat bread on Saturday and grapes...hasn't made my weight go up...so it looks like my body is back in losing mode!!! On top of all that my chest feels like bricks (pre-TOM) so I know I'm really losing if the scale goes down even when I have lead weights in my brasierre! :)

I was asked to be in a df's wedding October 1st....let me figure out my days to sleeveless dress....12 weeks and 3 days...that sounds like a manageable number to put me into the 150's!!! I'm going to be REALLY aggressive and shoot for 24 pounds off by then...so that would put my wedding weight at 154.6....YEAH!!! Then I'll try and get the last 10 pounds off by Christmas!!!

My mantra will be HOLDING TO IT!!!! HOLDING TO IT!!!! I CAN DO IT!!!!

Tara