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chrismiss56

09-04-2005, 09:32 AM

Good Morning Fellow Recovering Foodies!! :sunny:

My name is Linda and I am a Foodaholic (Foodie for short). My illness is emotionally driven and I am ready to STOP THIS INSANITY!! :goodvibes

I am 5'1" and weigh 170.5 lbs. I am at the top of the size 14 range. According to most weight charts my healthy range is 125 - 132 so I need to lose 40 pounds or there abouts. I would also like to get into single digit clothing but would be happy with a 10. I want to tuck my shirts in and like what I see!! I want to feel good ABOUT ME!!! :sunny: :sunny: MOST IMPORTANT - I want to live a long, healthy productive life!!

Yesterday was a good day!! :cool1: :cool1: I have started counting calories and my day ended with 1560 calories consumed. I didn't have 3 regular meals (too much going on) BUT I did journal everthing that went in my mouth and have started today as well :cool1: :cool1:

Goals for today -

Keep journaling my food.
Making myself accountable to ME AND TO MY FELLOW RECOVERING FOODIES!! :cheer2: :cheer2:
Don't eat after 8pm except for popcorn - I have learned that if I tell myself I can have popcorn - it seems to ease the craving and if I must eat popcorn is a good choice.

Not even worrying about exercise right now.

What will go wrong today is the 8pm limit. Going to the famous wedding where I have to buy nylons!! :rotfl: Will be depressed when I have to buy Queen size and then figure out a way to bunch the extra length. My height and weight are not on the charts of the nylon sizes........must be why I hate nylons :rotfl:

Wedding ceremony doesn't start until 6pm so there is no way I will be done eating by 8pm. How do I count the calories? I know my entree is chicken stuffed with cranberry (cranberry what I have no clue). Decided the best plan of attack is to eat 1/2 of anything served..........HELP!!!!!!! :confused3 Looking for ideas!!!!

On my way to recovery!! :bounce:

Jen - Ouch on the teeth - is it your wisdom? There is so much going on in your life at the beginning of school. Just take it one step at a time and keep packing those lunches. I also pack lunch for myself - if I ate what was offered at the school cafeteria I would have even more weight to deal with. ;)

Tara - Come on - I"M WAITING FOR YOU!!!!! Holding at 170.5 - Let's do the 160s together!!!!!! :cheer2: Together we can ruuuuuuuuuuuunnnnnnn :moped: :moped: through the 160s into the 150s and for me even beyond!!!! Here my hand - come join me!! :p

Belle - You will do GREAT in school........wanting to go back is half the battle.!!! When do you start?

Debra - You will be in those smaller pants in no time flat......you have been an inspiration to me. How would you handle the wedding issue and counting calories? Keep doing what you are doing? You have the right formula for you!! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

Lisa and Nikki - How did the week go with the classes? Lisa even you ever need to vent about kids - hear I am :listen: :listen: Keep drinking!! And eating right.......Hawaiian Luaus............yummy!!

Debra - Are you in Muncie? That is a pretty good size town - they don't have a goodwill or salvation army drop off? How about the local church - can they help with a donation of clothing?

So far this morning I have had

Coffee with 1/2 cup skim milk - 45 c
Cinnamon Sugar Granola Bar - 110c

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lajones81

09-04-2005, 09:51 AM

Good morning!

Today is a very exciting day! My first friend is getting married! :bride: :groom: Woot woot! :sunny: Right now, I'm feeling so nervous...not because of the marriage, but thinking about what she is doing, what her dress will look like, etc. I'm sorry, but I need some banana dancing for this awesome day! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I have a fitday.com account so check here and I'll post my eats in this journal: http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=schltchr03

Debra - Tell me about the Saturday morning pizza eating! ROFL! The weekends tend to be extremely hard for me because there is no structure. At least when I'm working, I have a planned snacktime, lunchtime, etc.

Tiger - Personally, I am not a fan of the wagon...I've upgraded our ride to a fantastic stretch Hummer limo. It will make getting back on track even more exciting and fun! ;) Besides, going over the bumps in a wagon was not very comfortable for me...I'm sure our new ride will help out with that! ;)

Belle - I do love my job! I will readily admit that it's a lot of work (but what job doesn't require a lot of work?), but very rewarding. I love the process of seeing my students come into fifth grade as "big fourth graders" - as I like to call them. Then need a lot of time to grow in all areas, but especially responsibility. Our school district feeds into one of the top high schools in the state so the progress they make to become more independent is amazing! I'm going to school myself to get another degree in reading...so I know you can do it! :)

Tara - I can feel the TOM cravings beginning for myself, as well and it's driving me nuts! It seems like everything in sight seems so appealing to my stomach! Ah! :rolleyes:

Linda - I have no idea how to count the calories for the wedding today either! The ceremony starts at 4:30pm so I'm planning on an excellent eating plan throughout the beginning of the day...I forgot to ask the bride what the entree is anyways...arg!

And since it seems like a number of us have fallen off the wagon, I've taken it upon myself to get us a new stretch Hummer limo for the road ahead. Enjoy! :)
http://www.a1limobus.com/19_3.jpg
http://www.ringerslimousine.com/limos/LN_02.jpg

Here is your thought for the week:
"Don't be discouraged. It's often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock." - Unknown

Lisa

*NikkiBell*

09-04-2005, 10:07 AM

Today was a very fun, but tiring day. We went shopping for school clothes for me, played pool, went to a Hibatchi with my boyfriend's sister and her friend, and then went bowling. Lots of fun and activitiy. I wound up falling asleep inbetween at my boyfriend's house because I was so exhausted from all of that shopping! But, it was definitely worth it because I got A M A Z I N G prices on shoes at Boscov's! I got FIVE pairs for $59.68!!!! Go me! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

My eating was way off yesterday, but when I calculated it all together, it was only over by a tiny bit:

egg beater with cheese 40 c

Smart Ones lunch 220 c

Hibatchi (have to estimate on this one) 500-800? c

Ruffles Fat Free Chips (we were out late....ate these during break in the middle of the day and while the boys were drinking during bowling) 450 c :earseek: :confused3

Water: 100 oz

Total:Maximum of 1510 which is good because I am on a 1500 calorie diet.

I also walked 2.4 miles yesterday morning.

How is everyone else doing? I am getting excited about school starting especially with all of the fun clothes I got. I spent WAY too much on clothes (more than you could ever imagine trust me lol), but figure I will be good until January.

Today, I need to get my nails done, eyebrows waxed, and hop on over to Party City to check something out for school. I plan on doing fat-burning yoga today, but may push it to tonight. I'm still pretty exhausted right now from yesterday's activities.

Hope everyone is doing well! :)

lajones81

09-04-2005, 11:33 AM

My dad uploaded my first day of school picture! (Yes, even teachers take back to school pictures! ;) )

I thought you all might like to see! :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b51/lajones81/backtoschool.jpg

westjones

09-04-2005, 11:35 AM

Yesterday wasn't too bad (could have been a lot worse). Weekends are SO hard for me. Mostly because the kids and DH are home ALL DAY (and this weekend it is for 3 days!). I usually get cookies are snack food for the weekend for them to have (this week Oreos were on sale at Meijers 2/$3--so far I haven't had any--AND they are Double Stuffed! :guilty: ).

Saturday is always my worse day, but this weekend I am sure that today will be bad too because of the changed schedule.

We usually eat out on weekends, but so far this weekend we haven't done that. The eating out really gets me. I am not going to suggest it and if no one else brings it up, maybe I will be safe. I have been going back and forth on the same 2 pounds for a week now and I really want it to just be off for good!

Oh, and yes, we have a Goodwill to drop off clothes and I could do that any time (have done it a lot in the past). I just haven't been able to let go of my 'fat' clothes because I keep thinking I may need them again and I don't want to have to buy new clothes if the weight comes back. BUT if I could give them to someone who really needs them from the hurricane I wouldn't hesitate to give them up.

As for what I am eating this weekend? Nothing that good. Really, just the same old, same old. Haven't found anything new and exciting since trying thos sour cream and cheddar light lays potato chips. Those are SO yummy!

Debra

westjones

09-04-2005, 11:37 AM

Belle23

09-04-2005, 12:06 PM

lajones81-Thanks so much I think I am going to have a great time going back to school. Good luck to you also with your back to school adventure! By the way you look great on your first day of school picture!! :cheer2:

chrismiss56- Thanks so much I go back this coming January!

Today I am getting back on my calorie counting the past few days I fell of the wagon. I am planning on having about 1200 calories today! Good luck everyone! :cheer2:

chrismiss56

09-04-2005, 12:06 PM

Afternoon -

Lunch is a Roast Beef Sandwich for 190 calories - 3oz of Sugar Snap Peas for 40 calories and 17 Light Chips for 70 calories - Grand total - 300 Calories for Lunch

Grand total of the day - 555 calories!!

Ok.........help with wedding dinner please!!!!!!

Have a Magical Disney Day

Linda

TigerCheer2009

09-04-2005, 04:37 PM

Hi Linda!!! It's a couple of molars coming in...awfully annoying to eat...then stop. I've been trying to stick to soft bland foods...

Lisa-AWESOME picture!!!! Thanks for that Hummer limo! I love it!! The TOM cravings are coming out for me too! You know those commercials where they have that Ranch tooth? yeah, I love those commercials and I had a really Ranch-y day when I went out to eat at lunch!

I also went jeans shopping yesterday. I'm technically a size 18, but those are a little wide and the 16's are a little snug! Real jeans!! I can't believe it! Size 18 and proud of it, baby!!

I, too, am a recovering foodie. 5 ft, 4 inches...as of today, 178. My goal is to live a long healthy and productive life. I want to at least be at 175 by my 60-day mark for Disney...September 14.

Goals for today:
Lots of water drank
Hem the jeans
Find the book I need for school!! (We're reading Tuesdays with Morrie in my English class and some totally random fool took my book! What's worse is I had my homework in it and there will be a quiz Tuesday! AAAAAAAAARGH! We have a copy of it here at home, but I gotta find it!)
Stay on track
No eating after I eat dinner as dinner time varies each night!

B: 2 cups of cereal (4 points)
L: at a Pizza Buffet...1 slice Roast Beef and Ranch Pizza (3), 1 slice pepperoni pizza (3), a salad with low-cal Ranch (i think it was low-cal, anyway)...and 3 breadsticks with ranch (6). I think I did VERY VERY WELL!! I mean, I drank enough water to make an elephant have to go potty. My meter was set at "comfortably full".

I also am going to start a walking program...15 minutes a night every night for a week, work up to 30, 45, and finally 60. Disney is my incentive!! Speaking of which...100 days!

chrismiss56

09-04-2005, 05:07 PM

Evening

Off to the wedding........Nylons made it on.....but the dress doesn't look as good as it did when I bought......or is that my self esteem talking. :confused3 :confused3 My DH doesn't know how to give a compliment - not in his genetic makeup......so I am on my own.....

Did I mention that I HATE nylons!!! :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Mantra for the evening.....must stay strong and keep drinking my water.......

Have a good one.

And as always a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

*NikkiBell*

09-04-2005, 06:51 PM

Hi all! :)

Great picture, Lisa! :Pinkbounc

Here's my calorie count for the day:

Smart Ones Pizza: 330 c

Pita chips & cheese: 220 c

Wheat pasta & grilled chicken parm: 800 c (big estimate...more than likely much less than this!)

Fat free Turkey Hill Smoothie ice cream: 100 c

Total: 1410 c

TigerCheer2009

09-05-2005, 12:40 PM

D: Cheeseburger on bun (4), french fries (6)

Two points over...not too bad!!

B: 1 1/3 cinnamon rolls with Cinnabon cinnamon (8)
L: 1/4 cup bean soup (3), 1.5 corn muffins (2)

Water:15 ounces

*NikkiBell*

09-05-2005, 12:53 PM

Hi everyone! :)

It was *REALLY*difficult to get my butt outside to walk today! I am so lazy! lol! For those of you who have a Pathmark food store nearby, Weight Watchers SmartOnes dinners are 2 for $4 this week! :Pinkbounc

I am trying to get myself in the mindset of going back to school tomorrow. I am excited about meeting my kids on Thursday though. Until then, we have meetings, meetings, and more meetings! UGH!

I posted this on the community board but wanted to know what you guys think, too.

This was a reply I made to a post on a teacher board about sending home a wish list to parents for things needed in the classroom....

I have never done a wish list because I am concerned about how it might be perceived by the administration and our very demanding parents. This year, a co-worker and friend of mine told me about a great idea she has for Back-to-School Nite. She plans on having each of her fourth grade students make an imprint of his or her hand on construction paper. They then will tie a bow on the top of it and pin it to a special bulletin board entitled, "Lending A Helping Hand." As the parents enter her classroom, they are free to take off a hand and donate the item listed on it. It is a very cute idea and I am considering modifying it for my fifth grade classroom.

Would anyone think this would be a bad idea to replicate on my school website? Would that look bad for the district?

disneymom727

09-05-2005, 01:00 PM

Hi All. I hope everyone is enjoying their Labor Day. We ran some errands this morning and are planning on just lazing around the house for the rest of the day. I did not do very well this past week with eating or exercise. I actually gained 2lbs!!!! I am very discouraged about this. I also know I only have myself to blame. I made some very poor choices this week.

Anyway, new week time to start fresh. I read the posts over the weekend where everyone listed what they ate. I chose not too because I was embarrased. Now I will start, still a bit embarrassed, but because I need the accountability and if I know I will be sharing my food intake then maybe I will choose to do better. So here is what I have had so far today.
Breakfast: one chocolate chip cookie :blush:
Lunch: grilled cheese sandwich (hubby's specialty-hard to resist) on the new
Sara Lee white bread that is equal to the nutrients of whole wheat,
a few carrots, cherry tomatoes and black olives. I chose to eat the
veggies instead of the cookies my family had w/their lunch.
Dinner: will be grilled hot dogs. I usually eat two but I may just one and
have more carrots & tomatoes. I am also planning on fixing corn on
the cob.

Hope you all have a great week! We are getting ready for a long weekend at the beach so it will be a busy one for me. :wave2:

Haley

lajones81

09-05-2005, 01:19 PM

Good afternoon!

My food diary is here:
http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJournals.html?Owner=schltchr03

Happy Labor Day! I had a great time at the wedding last night! My friend looked beautiful (who doesn't look stunning on their wedding day?) and I couldn't believe the excitement she had all night long! She just kept jumping up and down every three seconds! :) It was a magical night and just a wonderful memory! :goodvibes

I'm off in a little bit for our Labor Day/end of summer concert at Ravinia - our local outdoor music festival. I'm planning on bringing my own dinner so that there will be no extra snacking for me!

Thanks to all for the nice compliments on my picture...when I get a chance I'll upload a picture of my dress for the wedding last night! It's so cute that I'd love to show it off! :teeth:

Nikki - Before I forget, good luck with back to school! You have a great routine down and I'm psyched for your progress to continue! And, as for the wish list, it's very common in our school to have wish lists posted outside the classroom on back to school night. I just saw one teacher who had an item on a paper apple. Then, of course, the apples were posted and parents could donate if they liked. My advice - double check with your administration to make sure it's fine. I teach in a very well off community and it's fine with our boss to ask for additional items if parents care to donate.

Tiger - Well, TOM paid an on time visit yesterday, which is fine, but the cravings have definately gone down...thank goodness! LOL! :) I thought I would start eating everything in sight! Awesome on your new jeans fitting! Woo hoo! :)

Linda - How was the wedding? I will admit that I ate all the food...it was so good, but I drank so much water it was absurd! LOL! I stepped on the scale this morning and didn't show a gain or loss at all - exactly the same! Yeah! :)

Belle - Keep working hard! :) How's your day going?

Haley - Stop right there! What's done is done and you can't go back and relive the moments of past...trust me, if I could do that I would weigh about 110! LOL! Take this moment to start fresh...you can do it! :)

Have a wonderful day everyone!

Lisa

westjones

09-05-2005, 01:33 PM

Hi everyone! :)

I have never done a wish list because I am concerned about how it might be perceived by the administration and our very demanding parents. This year, a co-worker and friend of mine told me about a great idea she has for Back-to-School Nite. She plans on having each of her fourth grade students make an imprint of his or her hand on construction paper. They then will tie a bow on the top of it and pin it to a special bulletin board entitled, "Lending A Helping Hand." As the parents enter her classroom, they are free to take off a hand and donate the item listed on it. It is a very cute idea and I am considering modifying it for my fifth grade classroom.

Would anyone think this would be a bad idea to replicate on my school website? Would that look bad for the district?

I think it is a good idea. It is worth a try. Last year my DD's teacher did something like this for a project they had and many offered items on the list, and I offered to get whatever was needed (a couple other moms did this too), so when everyone else was done taking items, a few of us picked up the rest of the stuff that was left.

Give it a try! I can't hurt.
Debra

lmhall2000

09-06-2005, 10:04 AM

WOW!! I've been at my weekend warrior backyard project and you guys have been busy losing!!! Let me see if I can catch up!!!

Oh, wow! I can't even scroll down and see the last post I wrote...so many posts and cool Hummer and beauty pictures!!! What's the story on the hummer? I probably won't have a chance to scroll back....so let me go forward from the bottom post...

Ah! I get it....wedding hummer! :) HOW COOL!!!!

Nikki! GREAT EATING AND EXERCISING!!!! AWESOME LOSING DAY!!!

Lisa!!! BEAUTIFUL picture!!! That color top looks GREAT on you!!! And I need to stick to 1200 calories a day!!! Count me in on that with you!!!

Linda...how did the wedding go???? YEAH on getting the nylons on!!! I already envision a battle when I do mine! UGH! Any pictures of you in your beautiful dress??? I know you looked GREAT!!!

TC...you've been sooo good at keeping your journal...I've been CRAPPY!!! I start out GREAT but then just miss out on the veggies!!! Yesterday...small bowl of cheerios with skim milk, roast beef sandwich with swiss/5 potato chips/20 M&M's (plain), dinner 6 chicken nuggets...and a piece of hawaiian bread...ugh! No veggies ALL day! I did have a sip of apple juice for a carb pick up after being in the yard 10 hours and running a bed edger machine, unloading 2 yards of mulch planting 7 trees!!! UGH!!! I'm soooo sore today..must get my veggies in today.

Haley!!! WE HAD THE SAME BREAKFAST!!!! Last night we had friends kids spend the night and she made chocolate chip cookies for us...dh forgot about them....he finished off the M&M's and I was so craving some chocolate...so when he brought the cookies in this morning...and I was out of eggs/cereal/bread and looking at having a slice of roast beef for breakfast..I said, heck..I'll just have one cookie and a glass of milk. Pitiful, huh? Aiming for some veggies today!!!

Debra and Belle and the gang...let's really make this week a good food choice week!!! Let's all make a grocery run and stock up on veggies!!! :)

I'm off to the plant nursery for more mulch..I can't stand starting a weekend warrior project and not finishing...dh flew to Arizona today so it's up to me to get all this done!!! Oh and the kids....I told them....they're school work today is going to be moving rocks in river formations...:) But this is our week off of school so we can make it a project week! :)

7 day countdown to Disney!
Tara

westjones

09-06-2005, 10:24 AM

Debra and Belle and the gang...let's really make this week a good food choice week!!! Let's all make a grocery run and stock up on veggies!!! :)
Tara

This is a good idea! I did SO bad this weekend (I'm up 1.5 pounds on the scales--UGH!). I threw away the stuff that was tempting me. I do need to do a veggie run to the store, but probably won't make it until tomorrow. I need to get back on track with week. I want to be at goal by Thanksgiving!

Debra

Belle23

09-06-2005, 01:34 PM

Hi everyone! :wave2: I had a great weekend and I hope all of you did as well! I lost the few pounds I had put back on plus one more!!! :cool1: I was so excited and could not believe it. I am crossing my fingers that I am back on the losing track. I hope everyone has a great day!! :flower:

Worfiedoodles

09-06-2005, 03:02 PM

Just when you thought I'd been swallowed whole by Disney, here I am! Yes, we flew back Sept. 1st. This is the first time I've been able to convince myself that I have to do something to take back control of my life.

Was there a gain? Uh, yeah. And it wasn't pretty. Let's just say I have a long way to go to get back to knocking on the door of the 160s. That said, now I'm back with my buddies, I'm gonna do it! And I'm not giving up my clippie! It will be a long time 'til I get another one, but looking at that one gives me hope!

I seemed to have missed a lot - Sorry I wasn't there for Jen's birthday bash!

And so much else...but I go back to work tomorrow, so my life is about to get back on track, and I'm going to be here to report all those Kashi Trail Mix breakfasts to you :rotfl:

I'm getting on the treadmill later, so that will get back to normal, too. I don't want to even think about our next vacation, and I know it won't be at Disney, but I'm hoping you'll still let me hang around. My head still feels kind of mushy and I'm definitely fighting the onset of a cold. I would love to take another week and get my act together, but it does seem pretty petty to complain. We didn't even know about the hurricane until we got to the Orlando airport. Well, we knew about it, but certainly not how devastating it was. When we were in our cabin, we had Disney movies on, so we weren't aware of what was going on in the outside world.

And just to totally creep me out -- my dh is named Dennis (a hurricane that hit earlier this year), my name is Maria Katrina. Yep, both hurricanes this year. Thank goodness Maria isn't causing any trouble. We have friends that lived in NO, and are very grateful they got out. They lost everything, and it's even more of a loss to them because the fellow is an artist -- he lost all his work for a major show that was supposed to be Oct. 1st. I can't imagine losing your home and your life's work. Most people can do their work somewhere else -- and of course he can, too -- I know, believe me we are just grateful they are alive and together. Again, it seems petty to complain about anything.

That's why I'm going to try and not whine too much about how all my food sense went right out the window, and I ate pretty much everything I saw. This was my first vacation since I started paying attention, so hopefully next time I will have better habits even more ingrained and do better.

Anyway, it's great to be back, and I'm excited to see where everyone is, and to say --

Linda, we are going to the 160s together! I promise. No eating after 8 p.m. tonight, and I'm going to have some more water right now!

Tara -- have a fabulous time at Disney! I know you will do well.

Belle -- Welcome to the 150s club! You seem very enthusiastic and I'm sure you are a great addition!

Lisa -- Your picture looks great! Best wishes to your bride to be!

Debra -- You and I both need those veggies. I've been eating french fries, which I had given up. Now they just taste like fried fat to me, so I guess I'm done for awhile, thank goodness.

Haley -- Trust me, we all have bad weeks. You would not believe what I ate while on vacation...we're just going to jump in together and do well!

Jen -- You are doing great! A fantastic start to your school year. I've missed your cheers!

Kathy -- It sounds like you are recovering well. And I am so proud you are not taking work with you on your next vacation! That's real progress.

Regina -- Your posts made me smile, because you keep plugging away. It would be so easy to just give up now, but you are determined!

To anyone I forgot -- Hang in there, we're going to do this together!

So, here are my goals for this Fall:

Weigh less at Columbus Day than Labor Day
Weigh less at Veterans Day than Columbus Day
Weigh less at Thanksgiving than Veterans Day
Weigh less at Christmas than Thanksgiving

I know if I stick to WW and keep coming here, I can do it, and so can all of you! We have about a month before Columbus Day....so I guess I'll be more specific and say I want to be smaller than I was before I went on vacation by then!

Sending smiles and hugs to everyone!
Maria

TigerCheer2009

09-06-2005, 03:32 PM

Okay...today was an "Okay" on the Foodosity scale. TOM Cravings are coming and I treated myself a little...twice. I've been in a very "grapey" mood! That's all I've wanted to eat. And this morning, I woke up wanting a McDonalds cheeseburger. Needless to say, I didn't give in!

B: 2 slices white bread (3 points total) with 2 TBSP Peanut Butter (2)
L: Two slices turkey (.5), some grapes (maybe 1 point? Dunno for sure), and 11 Lays Wavy Chips (3). I don't usually eat chips, so it was a treat. Mom packed my lunch!
S: Grapes (.5), 11 chips (3), 8 ounces milk (2)
D: Something worth five points.

Class ring was ordered today, my dinner for the largest band festival in Northwest Ohio was ordered (footlong sub...12 points! Turkey, and it's from Subway). I'm volunteering at the Black Swamp Art Festival this weekend sometime at the YouthART (I get a free tee shirt)

Yesterday's dinner:
All of 6 bites "turkey pot pie" BLECCCCH! Tomatoes. (2)

Snack for yesterday: two slices PB toast (4)...1 TBSP pb.

Lisa-yeah...he SHOULD be here tomorrow...! Fun :rolleyes:

Maria Maria!!!!-glad you're back! missed ya like crazy!

Tara Our Fearless Leader-Take notes on all the snacks and foods you ate. I can make ressies for foods the 13th and 14th and am ALWAYS open to new ideas!! Have a grand time!
(Gotta get my veggies in too!)

I started my walking program yesterday and did 15 minutes!! Straight!!!! I am so proud!

lajones81

09-06-2005, 06:54 PM

Good evening!

Today was a pretty good day at work! I am liking it much more because the time is flying by! In all reality, I do love my job, but it's like anything else...much better when it goes faster! LOL!

I packed an excellent lunch, etc. today and think I did really good. I really want to go workout, but am feeling so tired...people are already sick at school - including teachers and students so I'm thinking I need to relax at home. Besides, I have so much work to do it's insane.

Tara - Thanks for the kudos on the picture...red/pinks are definately my color. I think I'm going to wear that shirt for picture day this year! :) So jealous of your upcoming Disney trip! :goodvibes

Debra - Good for you for throwing that stuff out! I've done that before (and still bought the bad stuff...but it's great to get it out of sight!)

Belle - Sounds like you are doing great! :)

Maria - Welcome back! Sounds like you really enjoyed yourself at Disney! :)

Jen - Glad to see you charting your progress! :)

Keep up the great work everyone! :)

Lisa

Belle23

09-06-2005, 07:09 PM

Hello Maria! :wave2: Thank you for your warm welcome to this board. I hope you had a great trip! :goodvibes

TigerCheer2009

09-06-2005, 07:41 PM

D: 3 slices toast, 1.5 slices ham, an egg. (4.5, 1.5 and 2, respectively)

8 points, 3 over.

15 minute walk and some generic situps, pushups,dancing (15 minutes of that, too!)

westjones

09-06-2005, 09:21 PM

Sending smiles and hugs to everyone!
Maria

Welcome Back!!!! Tell us about your trip! I want details! I live through other people's trips as I wait for my own :goodvibes .

Debra

westjones

09-06-2005, 09:28 PM

I packed an excellent lunch, etc. today and think I did really good. I really want to go workout, but am feeling so tired...people are already sick at school - including teachers and students so I'm thinking I need to relax at home. Besides, I have so much work to do it's insane.
Lisa

Yes, one of my DDs has a cold right now. She basically missed Labor Day (slept alot of the day while twin sister went swimming and played outside). She is feeling a little better tonight, but not much. It just takes a lot of time to get over these things.

Have you ever tried Airborne?
http://www.airbornehealth.com/

I learned about this on Oprah about a year ago, and it really has helped a lot. It doesn't get rid of the cold, but it makes it better faster with less problems. My sick DD won't drink it. She doesn't like the taste, but my other DD uses it and so does DH and myself.

Hope you stay healthy!
Debra

chrismiss56

09-06-2005, 10:00 PM

Evening All!!

Had a crazy busy weekend with the wedding.....all went well.

Here is the laugh of the moment.

I HATE wearing nylons.......hate it hate it hate it :rotfl: knew that I was going to have to with the dress.........had two pairs in the drawer in two different sizes (didn't want to spend the money on a new pair that would just sit in my drawer). The one pair was waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay to small - looked like a stuffed sausage. :crowded: Put those away for another place in time. The second pair went on very easily......alittle loose around the waist but I thought ok this will work..........

HA HA HA :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl: During the cocktail hour I was sitting on a loveseat when I best friend came by and signaled me. The nylons had sagged around my knees leaving rolls of material :rotfl: Ran to the bathroom and pulled them up. That continued the ENTIRE EVENING to the point that the waistband was tucking up underneath my bra!!!!! :rotfl2: Called them my grandma nylons.......by the end of the night I was laughing so hard......needless to say they went in the garbage when I got home....Moral of the story......go out and spend the money on nylons that fit!!!

Food wise I have been doing ok......saw a weight gain after the wedding but expected it. Now TOM is starting to rear his ugly head and I ALWAYS gain leading up to the first day of TOM. Will keep watching the food intake but avoiding the evil scale.

Debra - Hope you DD is feeling better. DD17 also has a cold. She tried the Airborne and said it tasted really bad.

Jen - You are doing great :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc My hero!!! Keep it up

Lisa - LOVED your pictures :goodvibes :goodvibes What did you pack for lunch. Always looking for new ideas to take to school.

Belle - Great JOb on losing those pounds.....gone for good!!

Maria - MISSED YOU!!!! :grouphug: Holding off and waiting for you so we along with Tara and ruuuuuuuuuuuuuuuun :moped: through the 160s.

Tara - How exciting for the weekend warrior.....did you finish the job......and Disney is getting closer and closer.......So excited for you.

Ok.....time to get off and get ready for bed. The munchies are ATTACKING big time and typing is not helping......pray I can walk by the kitchen without a detour ;)

Have a Magical Disney Day

Linda

westjones

09-07-2005, 07:39 AM

Ran to the bathroom and pulled them up. That continued the ENTIRE EVENING to the point that the waistband was tucking up underneath my bra!!!!! :rotfl2: Called them my grandma nylons.......by the end of the night I was laughing so hard......needless to say they went in the garbage when I got home....Moral of the story......go out and spend the money on nylons that fit!!!
Linda

Too Funny! Is this because you are smaller now and this was your old size? That is one of the hard parts of losing weight. Changing sizes, but not wanting to spend too much on new clothes. I have just decided that it is part of my journey, and frankly, in the last 10 years as I have gotten larger and larger, I didn't spend much at all on myself for clothes (spent every extra penny we had on the twins, so nothing was left for me anyway). I decided that 2005 is 'my year' and so I am buying myself some new things.

It is hard though when you are use to watching your pennies very closely....but....I must admit, I think in your case it would have been better to buy the new panty hose :rotfl: .

So look for the silver lining....at least you need a smaller size, and next time something like this comes around you will probably need an even smaller size! In the end, it will all be worth it.

Debra

disneymom727

09-07-2005, 08:01 AM

Welcome back Maria!!! So glad to hear you had a fun trip. I'd love to hear all about it.

:rotfl2: Linda that was so funny. I can just picture it. I have been there myself wearing hose that are too big. I have also worn them too small which is always fun especially when you go to sit down and you hear the big rip from the crotch section. AHHHH those were good times :rotfl2:

I did better eating yesterday though I can't even remember much of what I had. So far today I have had a mini bagel and I am working on 16oz of water right now. I'll try and post more later so I don't forget.

Hope y'all have a great day.

Haley

lmhall2000

09-07-2005, 08:06 AM

WELCOME BACK Maria!!!!

We will get down to the 160's together!!! I just CAN'T wait to see 160's, I think I'll go more nuts seeing that one than 150's!!! :) Great to hear you had a good time away...let us hear some details!

TC..oh food...oh did I mention I'd post food? Nah, not me! Okay, here goes my confession...yesterday
Breakfast...one chocolate chip cookie/1/2 burnt pancake that kids wouldn't eat with no syrup...1 small glass of skim milk
Snack...2 chocolate chip cookies (had just spent 3 hours shoveling mulch again and had no snack foods to get me through...no grocery run yet! UGH!
Lunch...Last of the roast beef/swiss on wheat and 10 potato chips..I'm actually not tempted by them enough so that I didn't put them on my plate..just ate a few bent ones while putting them on kids plates...I loved the bent potato chips...lots of CRUNCH! UGH!
Snack..one fig newton
Dinner...Chick-Fil-A salad..finally some GREENS! but I did have sweet tea..the lady made a mistake and gave it to me and I was just too tired to not drink it.
I did have about 6 glasses of water...I did spend atleast 10 hours outside shoveling mulch (6 yards so far! UGH! And shoveling river rock...my hands are so calloused I can't close them without effort and my shoulders feel like I've been a linebacker for a day...I'm hoping this muscle burn will be gone by weigh in on Saturday...)
I've only got 4-5 more wheelbarrows to do then I can soak in a hot tub and take some aleve for these sore muscles...I'm doing LOW LOW carb today through Sunday...having two fried eggs for breakfast, then running to the store for those veggies!!!! All cookies/chips are being tossed in the trash today...trash pickup is tomorrow...I WILL GET TO 160's!!!

Linda!!!!I was :rotfl2: at your story!!! THat is sooo funny!!! I'm running right this afternoon to buy nice nylons!!! :) Please tell me the namebrand to avoid! :)

Off to do the last bit of yard work...then back to cleaning a house that's been left to 3 children's creative ways for 3 days!!! AAAGH!!! Toys everywhere and dishes from yesterday...it will look spotless by Friday...my goal! :)

Tara

westjones

09-07-2005, 08:08 AM

I just noticed that I am under 200 days until our trip!!!! :cool1:

Sorry, I realize that it has nothing to do with losing weight (in fact, in 200 days I am sure I will be GAINING weight on the Disney Wonder). It just looked neat to see the number under 200 finally!

Still a long ways away though. I really Really REALLY want to look good for this trip so we can get a nice family picture on the cruise. We get one every year, but I HATE it and try to hide behind the kids. This time, I want to look good!

Debra

westjones

09-07-2005, 09:50 AM

...no grocery run yet! UGH!
Tara

Tara,
I just got back from my grocery run. I now have salad, carrots and bananas. I am hoping for a better today (although yesterday wasn't too bad, and I dip back down a little on the scales, but not as much as I would like).

Debra

lmhall2000

09-07-2005, 10:50 AM

Tara,
I just got back from my grocery run. I now have salad, carrots and bananas. I am hoping for a better today (although yesterday wasn't too bad, and I dip back down a little on the scales, but not as much as I would like).

Debra

You've inspired me!!! Here's what I want to get at the grocery today...

Angel hair cabbage
Lettuce
Spinach
Vidalia Onions
Celery
Carrots
Radicchio
Raspberries
Blackberries
Strawberries
Apples
Purple Onion
Olives
Red Bell Pepper

Okay...now that I've written them down I won't forget them as I pass them in the aisle.....let's see if this plan comes to fruition! :)

Tara

disneymom727

09-07-2005, 12:24 PM

Today's lunch: roast beef & swiss sandwich, a few carrots, tomatoes, black olives and a little bit of ranch dressing to dip them in. I also treated myself to a can of Cherry Coke since I have had 48oz of water so far today.

Dinner: will probably be something quick at Wendy's before church tonight. I may just have a potato or salad or something like that.

Haley

westjones

09-07-2005, 01:57 PM

Dinner: will probably be something quick at Wendy's before church tonight. I may just have a potato or salad or something like that.
Haley

Their fruit salad looks good. I really like the apple salad at McDonalds (but I leave off the walnuts because of calories).

Eating out is a tough one. Seems like everything is so high in calories. I am glad to see some fruit salads available (you can get really tired of veggie salads after awhile).

I am sitting here munching on a bowl a carrots. Yum :rolleyes: .

Debra

jonestavern

09-07-2005, 02:53 PM

Okay, went on a binge--do binges last 2 months???--& gained back 20#!!! :guilty:
since last week have taken off 3#.
I am an addict! It was all stress eating & I can stress over the most banal things!
well, back on a low-cal Atkins. At this rate it will be the end of 2006 before I hit 150! More reasonably, probably spring 2007! :rolleyes2
For the 1st few days of coming to grips with this I was bereft & suicidal.
the worst bit is that I will not be going to Britain w/ DH & DS16--can't write anymore on that or I will be too upset
I am going to buy a treadmill & am looking for some other sort of exercise equipment--thought of Pilates for flexibility. Any ideas? I have some free weights & need recommendations for a DVD for instruction-
I can't believe how hungry I can get. As usual am drinking at least 84 oz of water, but need a low carb low snack-Wow! I miss the fishes 'coz they're so delicious! :earboy2:
I have found out that I cannot eat the low carb candy--it definately, even at one bar per day, slows my weight loss
There should be re-hab for fatties! I apologize if this is depressing. am really feeling better than I was last week-

Jean

westjones

09-07-2005, 03:16 PM

Okay, went on a binge--do binges last 2 months???--& gained back 20#!!! :guilty:
since last week have taken off 3#.
I am an addict! It was all stress eating & I can stress over the most banal things![COLOR=Teal]Jean

Jean,
Losing weight is not easy. If it were, there wouldn't be any over weight people in our country. It can be done, but the KEY it patience. It will not happen overnight, or even in a couple of weeks. It is a long term comittment, BUT YOU CAN DO IT!

I know it sounds depressing to think of 'dieting' for the next several months, but try to think of it as 'eating healthy'. I hate the work dieting (and I don't use it here, I just say I am trying to eat healthy).

I started my journey on Jan. 1st of this year, and here we are in September, and I am still working on it (have about 10 more pounds to go). During this time I have splurged, but then I got right back into eating healthy again.

Being hungry is the WORSE! What I have found is that the hungry feeling adjusts to your new food levels after about 3 weeks (I know, that sounds like a long time, but just consider it a step along your journey).

What I do to help (which is what I did today after a weekend of not eating healthy) is fill up on carrots. Of course I don't CRAVE carrots. I don't particularly love carrots, but they are alright taste wise and they come ready to eat and will fill you up.

My difficult time is in the afternoons. So I try to make a habit of filling a cereal bowl of carrots and eating them around 2:00 pm. This heads off that terrible hungry feeling for me. There may be other veggies that work for you, but the point is to get rid of the hungry feeling. Try to head it off before it hits. Honestly, 90 minutes ago I was about to get into the kids' snacks, but I had my bowl of carrots and now that I don't feel hungry I can resist the other stuff.

Anyway, keep in mind that exercise really helps, BUT the main key to weight lose is taking in less calories than you burn (the extra you burn will be the stored fat that will come off in time). It is that simple.

I am using the same target as Tara: 1200 calories a day. I try to be a little under that if I can (but never under 1000).

Hang in there, you can do it! Just take small steps. Don't expect to change everything at once. To be honest, I didn't go right to the 1200 calories, I started out with 1800 calories a day for week 1, then went to 1600 calories per day for week 2, then 1400 per day for week 3, and then 1200 by week 4. By week 4 that hungry feeling wasn't so strong either.

Glad you are here. You can do it. Try to relax and take a few steps each day. Eventually you will develop healthy habits and the weight will come off.

Debra

TigerCheer2009

09-07-2005, 03:18 PM

Hi!! I need to go grocery shopping too! TOM is not here yet-that jokester!!

Tara-You can do this, you will do this-you're gonna do it!!!!!!!!!!!!

TARA! TARA! TARA! TARA! TARA!

Maria-Hi!! :hug: Where did you eat? Where did you stay? I'm collecting ideas...still!

Jean-Come hither. :hug: Today is a new day...a new minute...a new hour! No time like the present to hop back here. TRUST me. Are you ready to get back on that Hummer?! (We nixed the wagon...the seats weren't good enough!) I will be waiting.

Very happy to have you back, Jean!!!

Everybody else-Hi!!

B: 2 cups cereal (4)
L: two slices turkey and an apple. (3). Now before you guys jump all over me, I eat lunch at 11:40 am Ohio time. That's WAY WAY early for me. And I ALWAYS eat a snack when I come home.
S: 9 crackers (4.5), 2 TBSP peanut butter (2)

Water: 10 ounces and a Crystal Light lemonade. I haven't walked yet today, but I will!

And now a cheer!

To the tune of We Will Rock You! (This was part of last year's routine. We sang We Will Rock You, did a cheer then broke into our dance...quite literally.)

:cheer2: We will!
:cheer2: Sweep you!
:cheer2: Into
:cheer2: The one-fifties!
:cheer2: We will snag that
:cheer2: red Goal clippie!
:cheer2: Doin' it
:cheer2: One day
:cheer2: At a time!
:cheer2: The fifties will
:cheer2: Blow your mind!
:cheer2: But I think that could just wait!
:cheer2: One mountain at a time sure is great!
:cheer2: Let's go!

W-I-S-H! New opportunitie every day! 150's will soon be here so STAND up and do a cheer!

Drink your water!
~*drink your water!*~
Put down that snack!
*~put down that snack!~*
Exercise!!! (Clap Clap)
~*Exercise!!! (clap clap)*~
It's that weight we lack!

jonestavern

09-07-2005, 04:07 PM

Thanks for all the encouragement!
I've had:
2 cups coffee, w/splenda & non fat, sugar free creamer
6 oz cked weight, 99% fat free turkey burger, big salad, 2 tsp lo cal salad dressing
sugar free jello
diet Pepsi
iced tea w/ lemon
32 oz water
egg white omelet/onions, low fat cheese & 1 tblesp fit 'n' trim ham

16 oz (pre-cked weight) fish for dinner tonite-salad-green beans

jello for dessert--think I'll do it up with a couple tblspns of Cool Whip!

Jean

westjones

09-07-2005, 04:17 PM

:cheer2: We will!
:cheer2: Sweep you!
:cheer2: Into
:cheer2: The one-fifties!
:cheer2: We will snag that
:cheer2: red Goal clippie!
:cheer2: Doin' it
:cheer2: One day
:cheer2: At a time!
:cheer2: The fifties will
:cheer2: Blow your mind!
:cheer2: But I think that could just wait!
:cheer2: One mountain at a time sure is great!
:cheer2: Let's go!

LOVE your cheers!
Debra

TigerCheer2009

09-07-2005, 04:34 PM

Jean-Awesome job on the meal front!!! Keep up the great work!!

Thanks, Debra! :) :hug:

westjones

09-07-2005, 06:27 PM

chrismiss56

09-07-2005, 06:42 PM

Hi

Having an incredible craving for Chinese :upsidedow :faint: ........alone in the house (dinner plans changed at the last minute and the defrosted chicken breasts are sitting in the fridge for tomorrow).

So I compromised.....ordered egg drop soup, steamed chicken with broccoli, and caved on the fried rice.........did tell them all steamed and no MSG

Week before TOM - WARNING WARNING - will eat anything that isn't nailed down........ :rotfl2:

Otherwise had a good food day and took puppy out for a walk.........he wasn't too spunky.....too hot for him

Had to share - might need a major food intervention :Pinkbounc :)

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

RF536

09-07-2005, 08:07 PM

westjones

09-07-2005, 08:39 PM

Hi Everyone,
I am back from our latest adventure, we spent this past weekend in Mackinac. We had a great time, if only I could be as active at home as I am on vacation. The campground was adjacent to a rails to trails line, so we had plenty area to hike. Monday we walked the Mackinac bridge and the weather was great, and the sunrise was great.

I did manage to lose 0.5 lbs last week.

Regina

What was the name of the campground? (is there a website?)

DH would LOVE to camp up there by a bike trail! We want to take the kids to Mackinaw Island. We did camp up there when the girls were 3 years old at a KOA campground, but DH is really into biking and would love to be near a bike trail.

That is cool that you walked the brigde. Maybe we will try that someday. For now, I would just like go for a visit.

Glad you are back!
Debra

disneymom727

09-07-2005, 08:43 PM

Real quick I wanted to post dinner. We did go to Wendy's and I had a potato (w/ probably too much sour cream) and water. I resited the burger!!! I'm off to catch the end on Rock Star INXS!!

Haley

RF536

09-08-2005, 07:18 AM

Debra,
The campground we stayed at this time was Waterways Camground, in Cheboygan which is about 1/2 hour from Mackinaw. This camground is small, but very nice and clean with decent size sites. The only draw back is there is not much for the kids to do, as the playground is basically a swingset and and old boat. Their web site is www.waterwayscampground.com.

The other campgound we have stayed at in Mackinaw is the Mill Creek campground. This campground was also nice and clean, but is much larger and has a pool and a nice large playground and also a nice community area right on the lake with views of the bridge. The main draw back here is that the sites tend to be small. Their web site is www.campmackinaw.com.

I hope you get to vist someday as this a very beautiful place.

Regina

westjones

09-08-2005, 07:55 AM

Debra,

I hope you get to vist someday as this a very beautiful place.

Regina

Thanks Regina, I bookmarked the info. I hope we get to go someday too. It seems like with the kids and their activities, vacation bible school, and a visit to grandparents, the summer goes by SO fast and we just don't get to travel the way we want to. Before kids, it seemed like we could go more easily (but then we were restricted by the school schedule). I'm sure we will make it sometime. We made the mistake of buying a popup camper about 4 years ago and we thought we would have so much fun with it! BUT now we find that we just don't have the time (oh, and we have to get in our annual Disney trip!).

I do want to take the girls there though. It is such a neat place, and the island has a special meaning to DH and I. When we were in college he went see the movie "Somewhere In Time" and he was with a buddy and at the end he was all choked up over it and his friend asked him what was wrong and he said that he thought he was in love with me (we hadn't dated yet). His friend said, "Man, you better do something about that." :rotfl2: So he came over to my dorm, didn't say a word about anything unusual (just talked like friends like we always did), then when we got to the door to leave he turned around and kissed me and then left without a word! So we contribute the 'nudge' for us to start dating to this movie. Maybe we will make it to the Grand Hotel for an overnight stay sometime!

Debra

Worfiedoodles

09-08-2005, 10:19 AM

Good Morning!

Well, I'm ready to come clean and face the music. I gained 6, yes 6 pounds on vacation. That's 8 days of vacation plus five on not making any effort...I was pretty depressed and considering just giving up, but I really can't stand to gain back the rest of the weight and have nothing I own fit me, so at this point it's easier to lose it and more and fit well into all my clothes. Plus, every time I lose I plan to get something -- I did really well when I was rewarding myself, so I'm going back to that. My only rule is -- no food rewards! :rotfl:

Last night I had chili and cornbread for dinner, followed by a dark chocolate bar. Yeah, I know. This morning I joined another Mom for breakfast, since our kids are only in school until noon I took today off. I had a cheddar omelet with bacon, some toast, and a few potatoes. Yeah, I know again. So, I obviously need a fresh start. I am declaring this afternoon a new day, and I'm going to have a smidge of peanut butter on diet bread with apple slices for lunch. I told my dh I'm having soup for dinner until the six pounds leave, so I'm all set on that front.

Tomorrow I will have a Kashi bar for breakfast, banana, raisins and apple for lunch, and soup for dinner. That's as far ahead as I've planned. I'm also battling a cold, so I haven't made it back on the treadmill yet. That's a definite goal for me.

It's time to get serious about my Christmas crosstitch project, which will force me to do something else with my fingers! We are also getting back into our family routine. We have "no t.v." nights for my ds on Mondays and Wednesdays. This means that instead of watching t.v. before or after dinner we play games with him. Also keeps me from eating...He's back in gymnastics this year on Monday evenings, so I'll go to Curves while he does that. It's not worth driving home since he's only there an hour, but it is long enough to run next door to the strip mall and do a little strength training. That will start next week for me, so hopefully burning a few more calories will help.

O.k., an entire trip report is too daunting, so I'll just give it to you in installments.

Day 1 -- Departure Day. We had a 2:10 flight, so we had plenty of time to do everything we needed before we left. I was able to change all the bedsheets, do dishes, dust, etc., so I knew I would be coming home to a house that was pleasant to be in. We ate lunch at the airport. My dh decided McDonalds was the best option (It was that or Legal Seafoods, which is quite expensive). I had a kids hamburger happy meal. It seemed like the best option available. The flight was uneventful. This was our first time on Jet Blue, and we loved it. We watched our individual t.v.s, and the three hour flight just flew by. They also had better snacks than I'm used to. My ds had a big chocolate chip cookie, dh and I had smoked almonds.

We arrived in Orlando, and were greeted by people with big white Mickey hands. We checked into the Magical Express, and were led to a line to wait for our bus. This entire process took about 15 minutes, tops. We boarded our bus, and watched a video about all the magical things we could do. There were a few other stops, but we were first at the Beach Club. We checked into the Beach Club, and I tried to make sure we would not have to change rooms when our package started the next day. I was surprised to find out we had a certificate for two free lanyards and pins, and another "magical" option of our choice. We went up to our room, and I was very impressed. It was large with a double sink area, nice tub, and spacious verandah. I was even excited by the Mickey toiletries! This was our first time staying onsite, and so far we were happy. It was getting to be 6 p.m., so we walked over to the ESPN Club at the Boardwalk for dinner. Not too bad of a wait, and I had a grilled chicken sandwich -- with fries. We went back to our room and most of our luggage had arrived. I started to unpack while dh went to check out the store. He was surprised at the variety of food available, but I'm sure that's because people in the Villas have microwaves, so they have more options.

We decided to check out the pool, ds was dying to see it. The pool is usually one of his favorite parts of vacation, and Stormalong Bay was no exception. We were in the very little kid section, about 1.5 feet deep, and it was about 9 p.m. Suddenly we saw fireworks going off in the distance. We actually had a good view of some of them. Yep, it was Illuminations at Epcot. We decided this was a pretty magical end to our day. We went back to our room, and I called for a wakeup call so we would get an early start for our first morning at the Magic Kingdom. The bed was so comfy, I was asleep almost before my head hit the pillow.

Tune in for Day 2 tomorrow...

Debra -- How incredibly romantic! That is a great story. I have a huge smile on my face, and warm fuzzies all over. I hope you definitely get to visit the island!

Regina -- You are always on the move! All the planning, effort and activities of your vacation are adding up to a great loss.

Linda -- Before my recent epiphany...I had Chinese Tuesday night. I had spring rolls and crab rangoon. It had been a very long time, and hopefully it will be a very long time before I have it again. I'm calling it my last hurrah. I have to get back on track! Tonight, we are not eating after 8 p.m., I promise. I'll stop eating all this junk if you will...I need a buddy!

Haley -- Excellent job resisting the burger! You are my hero :Pinkbounc

Jen -- Thanks again for the fabulous cheer! You are doing wonderfully.

Jean -- Listen to Debra. Her carrots have saved me before, and I'm sure they will again! It sounds like you're off to a good start. I find it really does help to list what I'm eating. If I know I'm going to tell people, I make better choices.

A big "Hi" to Tara, Nikki, Lisa, Kathy, and anyone else I missed!

C'ya real soon!
Maria

Lesli54

09-08-2005, 01:12 PM

Just a real quick note. I know I have been MIA, but I have tried to read some of the 150's posts here and there to keep up. Things just have been so busy here, that I think I am only posting to 2-3 journals consistently, one of them being mine. All others, I try to keep my eye on and I must say that everyone is doing great!

As for me?

I hit the half-way point in my journey yesterday! :cool1: :cool1: :cool1:

It feels so good to know that I will soon have more lbs lost than I have left to lose to reach my goal.

It has taken a little longer than I had originally hoped, but 190 is on the scale and the next step will be into a new set of 10's! Only 30.5 lbs left til I hit the 150's.

Everyone keep up the great work. It can be done! I'll pop back in when more time allows. ::MickeyMo ::MickeyMo

TigerCheer2009

09-08-2005, 03:03 PM

CONGRATS LESLI!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1: :cool1: :thewave: :thewave: :Pinkbounc

TOM came during 7am practice...and I didn't know it until I came home because I left my passbook here!...AARGH! Not to mention my squad leader was being a total BUTT today! She-makes-me-so-MAD! Again, TOM played a major part in this. I've not been very hungry and am debating about going to my brother's game today! I hate his sneak attacks...I'm usually very active so that could explain a lot.

B: 2 cups cereal (6), toast (1.5)
L: turkey (2 for 3 slices), juicie (1.5), pineapple tidbits (1)
S: ??
D: ??

Should I put off my walk? Or should I not? It's raining buckets here and I might go to the game but I have a test to study for, for Gov't class...will be back.

Many huggles as I am short on time and long on work!

lmhall2000

09-08-2005, 03:26 PM

JEAN!!! :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: We ALL have these days...where a cheeseburger/fries just sounds so much easier than addressing our reasons for not losing. I have to admit it...I LOVE food! :) But I also love the way my body feels when it's strong, lean and healthy...there is a happy medium in there...we're here to help everyone FIND it! You come right back and share those struggles...but ya also gotta share the SUCCESSES!!! Like the fact you're here and sharing!!! That's a huge success!!! You can do this...I love pilates...they had some good DVD's at Costco/Wal-Mart that have worked very well for me...the flexibility is GREAT for helping with backaches too! So YAHOO for planning on finding some good exercises you can start making a habit!!! AND HOW about that GREAT eating plan today???? Can I come eat with you?????

Debra!! I TOTALLY love your step down for eating...that's kind of how I do it, too..and it really works!!! I like cutting out 1 or 2 problem foods, too..French fries are a no no...it's amazing how I mentally will not order a cheeseburger unless I have the fries with them...I'd rather choose the salad if I can't have french fries...that goes a long way in changing my eating ways!

:love1: GREAT CHEERS TC!!! Do you think I'm going battie when I read the word "clippie" and think of chippie or read "mountain" and think Mountain Dew???? It's HARD losing weight...but the mental part is to me the hardest...I can overcome my desire for chocolate chip cookie dough..one day at a time! :)

Linda!!! I'm with you...TOM gives me a license to EAT!!! I need someone to put restrictions on that license! :)

Haley!! GREAT Op-out on the potato v. cheeseburger!!! YAHOO!!!! :Pinkbounc

Regina... :cool1: You LOST ON VACATION!!! Strike up the bands!!! :banana:

Maria!!!! FIRST!!! YOU KNOW you did NOT gain that many pounds in those few days....even you're not that GOOD! :) I say you put on 2 pounds and the rest is water weight...in 2 weeks I bet you'll be back where you started...and we can go into the 160's together!!!! :) There are soo many of us teetering in the 170's...let's kick it and get down to the 60's baby! :)
Where's day 2??? I love trip reports!!! We leave in 4 days and I have done NOTHING to get ready! Must get ready! Can't wait to hear your reports!

LESLI!!!!! WOWZERS!!!! 190???? You are going to whoosh right down to the 150's and take us with you!!! I think they should name a whoosh storm after you!!!!! SO great to hear about your awesome weight loss!!!! Keep it up and share how you're doing it...we need details...in case you changed things up when hitting plateau's and all that...

GREAT food choices TC!!! Don't let the turkeys get you down...just imagine your squad leader with a gobbler around her neck and when she talks..just imagine "gobble, gobble, gobble" and she won't get to ya! :)

Food for me..
Breakfast..2 pieces of bacon
Lunch...roast beef/cheddar/small salad
Snack...peanuts
Water 2 glasses..must drink more!!!

Tara

*NikkiBell*

09-08-2005, 05:33 PM

Hi All,

I just wanted to check in with everybody while I have a spare second to do so (which is extremely rare during the school year...TV - what is that???). School started for us teachers on Tuesday of this week and the kiddies came in for their first day today. They did beautifully and I am very impressed with how they managed their first day of middle school (we start middle school in the fifth grade in our district).

My eating has been fairly good this week. I had a few small portions of things not on my diet during lunches provided by the PTO and Board of Education, but for the most part I have been okay. My feet are swollen beyond belief right now though and hurting terribly. I still want to push myself outside to walk though. I just do not know if I could make it! :(

I hope everyone is doing well. Tomorrow night we are going for lobster for my birthday. :cake:

jonestavern

09-08-2005, 06:24 PM

Hi everyone-
good so far--but the night is long!
probably 5 cups coffee/splenda & coffeemate light
7 oz cooked wt, lean turkey burger--no bun, tomatoes, & onions
6 diet biscotti--50 calories, no net carbs for each 3
egg beaters omelet w/onion, low fat cheese
6 strips Louis Rich turkey bacon
about 50 oz water.....I am spending so much time in the bathrm that I have begun planning a remodel! :tilt:

no! I haven't exerised today! :guilty: but the night isn't over & maybe DH feels ..uh..frisky! :rolleyes1 I know, will do 15 minutes on my stairsteps
Wow! Tara you are really a ball of fire! Please don't ever mention chocolate chip cookie dough again :crazy2: I am off to Costco next week to check out exercise tapes
Regina--you lost on vacation????!!!!!! You're my hero!
Hello Nikkibell-seems like you're doing a great job, despite all the goodies aimed yr way. :bday: :cake: :flower3:

I actually plan my cheats--it helps me get through.
I learned this spring, that no cheat--other than vacation--can last more than 1 meal for me ie Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, my birthday (celebrated at WDW this year! :goodvibes ) Easter dinner. I just am incapable of being 'good' when i allow myself more than one day. Vacations are easier, because I am walking so much.This past Feb/Mar I gained nothing while @ WDW & ate everything I wanted to. Returned & went right back on the diet. job stresses & silly worries, however, & I go bonkers! I do not like to take tranquilizers, but am thinking the Dr gave them to me for good reasons, so while I do not use every day, I am taking them again when feeling frazzled.

Have a good evening all & thanks for the cheers! :cheer2:

Jean

disneymom727

09-08-2005, 07:07 PM

Hi All,

I only have a quick minute or two to share my eating for today.

Breakfast: bacon & cheese biscuit

Lunch: roast beef & swiss, veggies

Dinner: Mac & cheese

We are leaving for the Myrtle Beach in the morning so I won't be around this weekend. On that note I need to get my son in bed and get back to packing.

Hope y'all have a great weekend.

Haley

westjones

09-08-2005, 09:08 PM

I learned this spring, that no cheat--other than vacation--can last more than 1 meal for me ie Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, my birthday (celebrated at WDW this year! :goodvibes ) Easter dinner. I just am incapable of being 'good' when i allow myself more than one day.

I am the same way. If I go off for one day, I can get back on track. BUT if I am off for two or more days (except for vacation) I have a really hard time getting back on track.

I also 'plan' my cheats (tonight I wanted an ice cream treat that the rest of the family was having that had 330 calories, so I had a salad for dinner instead of what everyone else was eating).

Debra

lajones81

09-08-2005, 09:34 PM

Good evening!

I am alive! LOL! I started my Masters this week and tonight was curriculum night (aka parent-teacher night aka open house depending on where you are from)

This is really the only night all year that I get really, really nervous for. It's hard to be confident when you're voice is shaky, but I did it!

Three down...how many more to go until retirement? ;)

Yesterday I had a binge...I was freaking out about everything so I just ate, but tonight I'm not going to do it...and, frankly, I just got home and it's 9:30 and it's almost my bedtime and then time to get up and do it all over again tomorrow! AH!

A success for me...I have not been eating ANYTHING in the lounge from all the yummies and treats we have. We have a number of people who love to cook and a few that have won awards actually so it's wild to see what will be in there each day. I'm really trying not to eat anything so that it's not like...oh just this one time!

Have a great night! :)

Lisa

chrismiss56

09-09-2005, 06:46 AM

Morning Losers!! :sunny:

Chicago is going to climb back to the 90s this weekend so all of you east of me - IT"S COMING!!!! :sunny: :sunny:

Been busy busy busy.....still trying to learn how to balance work, home and the demands of a new puppy along with college apps and college visits. :upsidedow

Eating has been holding its own. Have not been religious about writing it all down but kind of keep a running total in my head. Still hovering at 170.5 which means I need a KICK in the pants :banana:

Come on Maria and Tara - catch up and draaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag me into the 160's

Lisa - Sounds like you have a full workload :teacher: So proud of you staying away from the yummy treats!!

Haley - Have a good time in Myrtle Beach - we will miss you!!

Jean - Did you get your exercise in? Keep moving and losing!!!!!

Nikki - Happy Birthday!!!! :cake: :bday: Hope you enjoyed your lobster!! YUMMY!!!!!!!

To all our losing buddies!!! Keep Moving and Losing!!

PS Where is Kathy?????? and Jen????? and ???? missing anyone else???? mind is drawing a blank - but that is normal :rotfl2:

Have a Magical Disney Day!! :earsboy:
Linda

lmhall2000

09-09-2005, 07:27 AM

:jumping1: Happy Birthday Nikki!!! :jumping1:
Enjoy that lobster!!!! How are you treating yourself today?? Buying any inspiration outfits? Any fun gifts for yourself??? Let's hear it for Nikki!!!

I finished off last night, fairly well...had roast chicken/green beans/small corn on the cob/1/2 a roll...I was trying to do an all low carb day but that roll was sooo inviting and the corn was so small! :) I did manage to walk 15 laps around the track while my son practiced football...my dh is out of town this week so my exercise has been stuck laying all that mulch...my arms are finally losing their soreness...and my hamstrings are starting to loosen back up....I dread weighing in tomorrow but I WILL!! :) We leave Monday morning!! AAAGH!!! I have sooo much to do...so if you don't hear from me until the 20th..you'll know I'm loving life in Orlando...We're staying at the Contemporary Resort (never been there) and this is our last Disney trip for atleast 10 years...so we're going to live it up and pay for it when tax refund kicks in! :)

My 38th birthday is 9/13..I'll be wearing my botched tie-dye shirts with all my family and getting that birthday pin on main street...so you know all those birthday desserts will not go untasted....then it's back to LOSING...only 2 weeks until that wedding and I really want to get 5 pounds off in 2 weeks....then I REALLY WANT TO see the 150's by Turkey day!!!! Let's get it rocking.....and I'm hoping when I see the 150's I'll forever be here with you guys...pulling and cheering for you all to join me....I think 152 is a good number for me! :)

Have a great week everyone!

Tara

westjones

09-09-2005, 07:55 AM

Happy Birthday Nikki! :bday: :cake:

westjones

09-09-2005, 07:58 AM

I need a boost! I have been in the same spot for 10 days! Back and forth, up and down a little, but haven't been any lower than this for 10 days. SOOOOOO I am challenging myself to make it through the weekend without going over 1200 calories per day. The weekends are my hardest, and I usually mess up on Saturday. I figure if I could stay good through the weekend and then stay good all next week, by next weekend I should see a new number!

Debra

jonestavern

09-09-2005, 08:45 AM

Happy Birthday Nikki!

a real quickie here & out the door! Will check in tonight-

D--large steak, 10 baby carrots, diet Pepsi
Snack--diet Pepsi x 3-------yes, a real diet Pepsi pattern forming here!:
B--3 coffees, splemda & diet-Cremora/Carnation creamer

will have lunch--humungous salad & turkey leg yummm-- in town f

down another 1# :Pinkbounc

Linda--- :cheer2: you're getting drug down, down down to 150!!! :flower:
Lisa---stress & refraining from binging on the award winning goodies WOW! I am impressed!
Maria--love yr travel diary! you'll be walking A LOT & that's super!
Tara--thanks for all the kind words! 15 laps! :sunny:

I have a confession--no exercise yesterday :p
will have time later today--perhaps DH will walk with me??? a lovely little llama farm just down the road. They have miniature donkeys, sheep & breed border collies. I love animals & the owners are the sweetest folks to set feet on the face of this earth--so exercise & lots of fur petting!
TTFN-
Jean

Worfiedoodles

09-09-2005, 01:11 PM

Happy Friday!

I'm done working for the day and home with my ds. This is the last noon dismissal day (thank goodness!), so next week should be more normal. I had a Kashi Trail Mix Bar for breakfast, an apple and raisins for a snack. I had a 1/2 c. of chicken noodle soup, pb sandwich on diet bread, and 1 oz. of reduced fat kettle chips for lunch. So far I'm up to 13 points.

I'm planning on soup (4 pts.) for dinner, followed by a Lindt ball (2 pts.). Since I can have 22, whatever will I do with those extra 4 pts?! (Ha Ha, trust me, not a problem). I'm hoping to not be hungry with all that, but if I am I have plenty of low point snacks around. Those 100 calorie chips deluxe are 2pts!

So, on to the Trip Report:

Day 2 - I made sure my ds answered the phone for the Mickey Wakeup Call. He was so excited that Mickey Mouse called just for him. We had breakfast (Kashi bar/Nutrigrain bar on the balcony, and were downstairs to "re-check" in around 7:45. Checking in on our package was not a problem. My belief that we could just head right over to the MK was. Turns out if you have a land/sea, you have to check in with DCL before you start all your fun. So, we checked in with the nice DCL representative, and then we went to catch a bus for the MK. At this point we were about 30 minutes behind in my schedule. I was afraid it would blow the whole day, because my dh was adamant about being out of the park as quickly as possible. As an aside, the nice DCL lady was from my dad's teeny tiny hometown of Chaffee, MO. I have never met anyone outside of MO from Chaffee, so that was kind of fun. Anyway, we entered the MK, and followed my super special schedule, guaranteed to get us in and out. Surprisingly, we really didn't have any problems. Crowds were not big, we didn't really wait for anything. That was partly due to using Fast Pass, but really, crowds were nothing like I'd expected. By 12:00 we'd finished our itinerary for the day, and decided to take the monorail to Epcot. Epcot was a five minute walk from our room, so it seemed like a good strategy. By the time we got off the monorail it was pouring! I hadn't brought our rain stuff, because it wasn't supposed to rain until the afternoon. Silly me! We toughed it out, and it soon stopped. By this time my ds was clamoring for lunch. I was afraid we wouldn't be able to sit down at any countries in the WS, but decided to try the Rose & Crown, since it was the first place we came to. We were seated in about 2 minutes. It was about 12:30, and still wasn't a problem. I had the Fish and Chips. It was o.k., but I don't feel the need to eat it again. I think I'm spoiled. We live next to the ocean and get fresh fish every Friday, so I guess I have a high standard. We went into the UK Twinings shop, and I came out with a tea sampler and a few candy bars. I love the Cadbury and Nestle chocolates they sell in the (real) UK and Canada. We have a shelf of this type of product in our local grocery store, but they never seem to have the things I really love. Anyway, then we walked to our hotel and went to the pool for the afternoon. Everyone was very happy with this. The pool is fantastic. My ds and dh had a great time on the slide. I really liked the whirling waters. We went back to our room about 6, and got cleaned up. We decided to take our chances with counter service in Epcot. My ds insisted on eating at the Liberty Inn. I know, not very adventurous, but I had plans for Day 3, so I decided it was easier to let him have his chicken fingers...We had planned on going to Illuminations the following night, but since we were all in place, it seemed a shame not to stay. So, we all enjoyed the show. My ds really loved the fireworks. Then it was a quick walk back to the BC, where we decided to skip MK early magic hour the next day. I knew if we got up, we would be miserable. The entire family needed to take it easier for a day. So, we decided to exchange our planned rest from Saturday to Friday, and see what happened. Finally we were off to dreamland after once again putting in the request for a wakeup call.

Nikki -- A super Happy Birthday to you! I hope all your dreams come true in the next year. :cake:

Debra -- I know you don't want to hear this -- but I suggest adding a little exercise. Your already at the minimum for calories, you really can't cut much more. Plus, you're body probably needs a little shakeup in it's routine. I bet if you walk that mile both days of the weekend, you will be cheering the results! :cheer2:

Jean -- The llama farm sounds adorable! I would have to make myself stay away. Have fun with the critters! :paw:

Tara -- I think you are right about the water weight. I was down a pound this morning, so I suspect it's just going to slowly release from my body. That makes me feel better! You are going to have a fabulous trip. You can lose 5 lbs. in two weeks -- if anyone can do it, I know you can! :grouphug:

Linda -- When you get that balancing act together, let me know how you do it. The only benefit to this time of the year is that sometimes we're just too bone-tired to eat! It sounds like you are doing fantastic. Don't wait for us, I promise we will catch up to you! :goodvibes

Lisa -- I can't imagine having a lounge full of treats calling my name every day. I'm proud of you for staying strong! :wave:

Haley -- Have a wonderful trip! :moped:

Regina -- Are you off on another vacation?! It's good to be you! :flower:

Jen -- What are you watching for your Friday night movie this week? I confess it's SciFi Friday all the way for me! :tilt:

Lesli -- Congratulations are in order! You are a great inspiration for all of us. I hope you are very proud of yourself, because you certainly should be! :angel:

O.k., everybody, it's the weekend. This is a tough time. Don't hesitate to check in whenever you need to see a word of encouragement! We're going to a BC (Boston College) football game tomorrow, so I plan to find a way to pack a Kashi bar...It's hard to sit for 3 hours and not eat...but I'm gonna try!

C'ya real soon!
Maria

jonestavern

09-09-2005, 09:30 PM

Hi all!
running around all over today, well not running running! by car of course! :rolleyes1
due to country traffic (hay cart--I'm in 1st gear for 7+ miles, no passing lanes! :p I missed DS16's ride hook up & ended up going right back into Concord--
1hr 10 min round trip--so no llama walk today! Can't do it tomorrow either but will be 'hoofing' around on Sunday.
also, no turkey legs in town! :earboy2:
B--3 cups coffee splenda & diet creamer
L--chicken leg & thigh, diet Pepsi
Iced tea, water, water & water!!!!!
Snack--Light Laughing Cow cheese baby bell
D--steamed asparagus, one half smoked turkey breast diet Pepsi
Snack--humoungous salad w/ can of tuna, green beans, tomatoes, lettuces
2 tsp diet dressing

Great reading about the World, Maria! Yummm..Cadbury bars! Spontaneous works well for you. :sunny: Sounds like a fun day!
Linda--keep that 90 degree weather there! :sunny:
Debra--how did things go today? My DSis just ended a 3 week plateau! so don't get discouraged, it'll happen! :flower3:

TTFN--farmer's market tomorrow--I will walk past the homemade breads, jams, jellies, candies.......I will buy only sunflowers, & veggies! :rolleyes:

Jean

chrismiss56

09-10-2005, 09:27 AM

Morning Losers!! :goodvibes

Here is another story for you reading pleasure. Subbing is never a dull moment :rotfl:

I am tired after a busy week and yesterday I was in the class from h_ _ _ :rotfl: :rotfl: 1st and 2nd grade boys - special needs. I was the assistant - thank goodness not the teacher..

Now let me tell you these boys - all 8 of them are little pistols plus one sweet adorable little girl who just needs comprehension help!! This is only the third week of school and one of them left the building and disappeared for 3 hours (not yesterday thank goodness)!!! He decided he didn't like the class told the teacher he was going to the bathroom. Well claimed is backpack and left the building - walked 1 mile to his aunt's house who doesn't speak English and never bothered to call the school to say he was there. They had the police and everyone looking for him - YIKES :faint: Happy ending!!

Another one has had so many destructive temper trantrums that yesterday he had an inschool suspension!! :faint: :upsidedow He probably didn't even understand why he had an inschool suspension.

Then add in the other 6 that are just let's say disruptive and adventurous!!!! :eek:

AND THEY ARE 1st GRADERS!!!!!! Can you imagine if they continue this path what they will be like come middle school......hopefully I will be retired by then.
YIKES!!!

NEVER BEEN SO TIRED AFTER A DAY OF SUBBING!!!

OK OK OK!!!! Going to have to scream right now!!! Hanging and stuck at 170!! :crazy: Current immediate goal is to see a 16_ on the scale ASAP!!

So today need to keep focusing on portion control!!! Water intake and I am dealing with TOM coming on Tuesday!!! :eek:

Jean - Being a BIG CITY (Chicago) girl I really haven't experienced county lanes and hay carts. How far are you from a big city or town? Sorry about missing the ride:( Hope you have a better weekend.

Maria - Your trip sounds GREAT!! Makes me want to start planning the next one which if all goes well will be next year. DD21 wants to do the college program starting in the summer. Ok I am sitting at 169s door and knocking loudly....are you coming???

Debra - As much as I hate the word exercise I agree with Maria need to find a way to up your calorie burn.....doesn't have to be an exercise routine....how about a long bike ride? Hang in there - it will start dropping again. :wizard:

Tara - HAVE A WONDERFUL TIME!!!! :jumping1: Say hi to my favorite mouse. Are you staying in the wings or in the tower at the contemporary? Hope you enjoy it.....we stayed in the south wing and they stuck us in the furthest corner - will never do that again.

Have a Dole Whip float for me!!! Then walk it off!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TARA!!!!!!!!!!

alittle early!!!!!!

Hope everyone has a good weekend and has time to let us know how you are doing.....off to get my Saturday errands done.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lmhall2000

09-10-2005, 09:40 AM

Maria!!! Love the trip reports!!! You sound like me...commando ride queen! :) I'm getting excited just reading your trip! :)

Linda...WOW 170...you are going to see 160's next week and you're going to STAY THERE!!!! You must give us a report....on how it feels to be a 160'er!!!

Well, the scales were not kind...I'm up 3 pounds from 2 weeks ago with my all-time low of 175.8...it's a combo of the junk I've had and extremely sore muscles from all the yard work...I broke down and bought slimfast again...I just need to make the next 10 pounds go off without thinking of what I'm eating every moment...it's easy for me to do 2 shakes and eat a regular meal...I'm sooo ready to see 160's it hurts!

Two days till Disney and not a kid has a clue! :) Our plan is working!!!! :)

Tara

*NikkiBell*

09-10-2005, 09:41 AM

Thanks everyone! :lovestruc

Last night, we went to our favorite restaurant here on the Jersey Shore. It is a very fancy place with a piano player and everything. I had one glass of White Zinfandel and plenty of water. For dinner, I went over I am sure, but it was my bday! lol I absolutely adore lobster tails and had two of them. :)

Today we are having a party at my parents' house for me. It should be full of things I can't eat, but I am going to really limit myself. I am going to walk in a few minutes, too.

My kids at school are fairly good, but still in the talkative elementary stage and need to switch over to the middle school stage being that they are in fifth grade now. I have one boy who I am deeply concerned about because he is selectively mute and just had a parent pass away in March. Anyone have experience with these types of children? :teacher:

Okay, I am off. Have an active, Disney day all! :Pinkbounc

westjones

09-10-2005, 09:42 AM

I think I know why I was holding steady all last week. TOM showed up last night. I forgot about that :guilty: . So at least I understand.

I have been uping my exercise this past two weeks. DH has been asking me to go for a walk with him in the evenings and we are walking 20-30 minutes around the neighborhood. Yesterday I mowed the yard all day (and we have a mower you have to push yourself--it's an electric mower). So I have been getting a bit more exercise.

I am still trying to do good over the weekend. I have such a hard time on weekends. Last week with the 3 day weekend I really went wild (stopped counting calories when I hit 2000 the first day). Looks like the weight I put on last weekend is gone and I can try moving into some new numbers after TOM is gone.

Hope everyone has a great weekend.

Maria, Love your trip reports!

Linda, I know it is frustrating. But you WILL break through to the 160s! I bet next week you will be telling us how you got to see the new numbers! Hang in there!

Tara, I wish we could all come with you to celebrate your birthday! Have a great trip and give us a report when you get back! I love reading about other people's trips to WDW. It helps me get through to my next Disney fix!

Lisa, I would have a hard time passing up homemade goodies! I can do fine with store bought (because I just tell myself there are always available and I can get them another time), but homemade stuff is SO hard to pass up. I'm proud of you being able to resist!

Have a great weekend everyone! I have my extra bag of carrots, and I AM GOING TO GO THROUGH THIS WEEKEND WITHOUT CHEATING! (I know I will cheat next weekend because we are going to Indianapolis to this hotel with an indoor waterpark for the twins' birthday next Saturday and we will be eating out--so I must be good this week!)

Debra

Debra

jonestavern

09-10-2005, 10:01 AM

Hi All!
Linda--Holey Moley! If you were the little dahlings teacher I swear you'd be a stick in 3 months! :scared1: Am not sure how sane you'd be, but you'd be a slim screamer! :sunny: Really, my hat's off to all working with such challenging students. DSis works with challenged students--for 6 wks during summers, too!--& I know it is mentally & physically taxing. :grouphug:
Yes, here 'in the sticks' there are some extra rules of the road & few passing lanes! :p
No one wants to make contact with moose, so you always slow way down when cresting a hill or near the 'moose' wallows, or at night We get the cow, & geese parades, bears in the yard--who wants to dash out to the car when Smokey's investigating out there--& deer, silly turkeys, porcupine & the most dreaded----skunk! :scared:
Following hay wagons, logging trucks, ancient pickups--invariably hauling uncovered, loose loads--dawdling sightseers (ie 20 in a 45 :rolleyes1 ), drivers hauling boats up twisty country lanes which are often unpaved, & who can forget those BEHEMOUTH travel trailers! YIKES!
Most days, however, it is gorgeous, all leafy, rolling hills & folks do actually let other drivers into 'traffic', rare is the finger waving ---
Still, dodging moose has got to be easier than riding herd on a room full of wild 1st & 2nd graders! :tilt:
Tara has inspired me to make some ADRs today
Off to work now!

Jean

*NikkiBell*

09-10-2005, 12:37 PM

Weighed in!

I just went for my 2.4 miles walk and weighed in! I was soooooooo scared that I'd gain this past week because there were two teacher luncheons and then we went out last nite for my birthday. Well guess what!

TWO POUNDS DOWN!

:Pinkbounc :banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :bounce: :rolleyes1

westjones

09-10-2005, 01:36 PM

Weighed in!

TWO POUNDS DOWN!
:Pinkbounc :banana: :cool1: :cheer2: :bounce: :rolleyes1

Congrats! That is great!

Debra

chrismiss56

09-10-2005, 02:45 PM

WOO HOO NIKKI!!!!!!!

Nothing else needs to be said.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

Redbudlover

09-10-2005, 02:54 PM

Hi, everyone,

Can I join too? I started at 181 two months ago after a dissastrous 6 months with a bad disc. Doing Atkins I dropped the first 8 pounds really quickly, but then just sat there. Headed off to the gym and started using the elliptical and bicycle, but had a lot of trouble keeping my heart rate down on the elliptical. Just sat there at 170 for the longest time - could not break into the 160's! Finally had a gallbladder attack where I discovered I had had that problem for a long time and didn't know it. After the surgery I hit 166 and am now at 168. I need encouragement to go down, not up!

I want that 150's really bad! As soon as I can get back to the gym I am back on those machines - they really work.

Redbudlover

Worfiedoodles

09-11-2005, 07:43 AM

Good Morning!

I had a fantastic eating day yesterday, I just didn't realize it as it was happening. I had two diet waffles w/pb for breakfast, an apple and Kashi bar for lunch (and this was while sitting through a football game, watching my dh eat hotdogs!), a single piece of cheese pizza, four cheese ravioli, a 2x3 piece of bruschetta, and a Lindt ball. The reason it is so fantastic is that when I got on the scale this morning, I am down to one pound more than my pre-vacation weight! I'm been losing ever since I announced I gained six pounds, and Tara set me straight. Boy, was she right! My weigh-in isn't until Wednesday, and were it not for TOM's approach, I feel confident I would definitely be back to my pre-weight. We'll see what TOM does, but I'm feeling pretty good about things. Linda, I am coming! I'm at 171.5 today, and I predict we are going to the 160s together in the next few days!

I also finally got back on the treadmill. I can breathe well enough through this cold to walk, so I just had to get back on, otherwise I'd have another clothes rack...

Today should go well. I'm eating all my meals at home, and that really helps. I haven't exactly figured how we're going to fit this all in today, but we're going to make a meal plan, go grocery shopping, go to church, and get ready for next week. I'm also ready for another session on the treadmill. My problem is we haven't been to church in a long time (long story, we're in the process of finding a new church), and I've taken to grocery shopping on Sunday mornings, when the crowds are down. I grocery shop, work out, and then relax and get ready for the next week in the afternoons. Well, that's going to have to change. It's really important to me that my family attends church together, so I'm going to have to adapt. This week it's not too bad, but once my Pats start playing on Sundays, our schedule gets even more crowded. I may have to think this one through...

Ah, back to the trip report --

Day 3: Even though we had decided to take the day off, I was up at 6:45. This is still sleeping in an hour for me, so I guess that's o.k. I decided to go for a walk around the grounds. I knew how to get to the Boardwalk, but wasn't sure what happened after that. I ended up walking through the Swan and Dolphin, around Fantasia Gardens, and then taking a loop that took me past the Yacht Club and Beach Club. I turned around when it ended and came in through the Beach Club villas. It was a nice walk, but not overly long. No one else out exercising...

When I got back to our room my ds was up and ready to do something, and my dh was still sleeping, and wanted to stay that way. DS and I had breakfast bars in the room, and then I decided to take him over to Epcot, to see if we could manage to ride Soarin'. Everything I read said this was going to be almost impossible to do in a short time period, but I figured we'd try. We went over to the International Gateway for the opening, and my ds was delighted to be chosen the Disney Ambassador of the Day. Before the rope dropped, he faced the crowd and said "Welcome to Epcot". They gave him a certificate, and this made his day. Then we hustled up to the Land, and we're able to get FPs with a return time of between 10:20 and 11:20. The line was 15 minutes, and ds insisted he wanted to ride it now. I explained we were going to have to wait in line, and he said he could do it. Lines are not his strongsuit. We waited, and quickly were seated in the first row of the ride. We both really enjoyed it. I can't see waiting over an hour to ride it, but it was definitely worth 15 or 20 minutes! DS was hungry again afterwards, so we had a snack in the Land, and then headed out to ride Spaceship Earth. I found it to be extremely lame. He'd never been on it before, so ds thought it was o.k., but wasn't particularly impressed. It just looks like it should be so much more from the outside!

We went into one of the Innoventions and he had fun doing some of the interactive things. He had no interest in riding TT or MS, so we went back to Soarin' and used our FPs. Then we headed back to our room to meet dh. We were hungry again, so we went to Beaches and Cream for lunch. Again, I found it to be fine, but not the mecca everyone had been describing. I enjoyed my ice cream after my burger. My dh said his salad was pretty scary, but he liked the soup. We wanted to swim after lunch, so we spent the afternoon at SAB. Again, I can't say enough about the pool. It really was a nice place to relax.

We had reservations at Restaurant Marrakesh in Epcot, so we headed over about 5. We visited a few of the pavilions, and made it a point to go in the store at Japan. DS was very excited that they had Pokemon, and added to his growing collection. While we were in Norway, my ds asked "Where are the Norwegian Supermodels?". This was good for a great laugh from me and dh. DH asked ds to please let him know if he spotted any. Dinner at Morocco was delicious. I had 4 kinds of baklava for dessert. Yum! I also really enjoyed the mint iced tea. DH and I both thought the couscous was quite exceptional. We got out of Epcot before the crowds built for Illuminations. We were back in our room ready to rest, and we were able to see some of Illuminations from our balcony. I scheduled that Mickey wakeup call, and we were ready to sleep.

Redbudlover -- WELCOME! We are always happy to have a new person. I hope your health continues to improve. You're already in the 160s, so I know you can do it! :wave:

Nikki - You are doing it! Congratulations!! That's two pounds gone forever. Woohoo! :Pinkbounc

Jean -- It sounds like there's never a dull moment with all the little (or not so little) beasties running around. Also lots of great opportunities for exercise! :goodvibes

Debra -- I am so proud of you for doing the walking! I know you are enjoying that special time with your dh. I know you will break through soon. How are the carrots holding out? I'm envious about your trip next weekend. It sounds like a lot of fun! :Pinkbounc

Tara -- Hey, if you need the Slimfast, you should do it. My soup dinners are paying off. It's kind of boring, but I don't feel guilty. We are going to get to the 160s. I have no doubt that we are all going to be so happy come Christmas. We're going to weigh less than we dreamed was possible last year! Have a fabulous trip! And a very Happy Birthday! :bday: We will miss you!

Linda -- You don't have to wait for me, I promise to catch up! I know you are going to break through the plateau very soon. It's so frustrating to be so close...but we are going to get there. Even with TOM, we're just going to look him in the eye and say, "Ha! This is my body and I'm keeping control!". :rotfl: Well, it sounded good. I'm always hopeful...Your job sounds impossibly frustrating, because at the end of the day they are all still children, so how mad can you get?! Wow, the fact that you keep going back shows you have the tenacity to achieve whatever you set your mind to!

A big howdy to everyone else! Today, I drink all my water!

Maria

lmhall2000

09-11-2005, 10:01 AM

Wow!!! There is some massive losing going on here!!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

This will probably be my last post before the trip...I just had to reweigh today because I couldn't believe I was up 2 pounds from last week! I drank atleast 60 oz of water yesterday and today those 2 pounds plus some were gone! :) I'm not as sore in my hamstrings either...so I bet I was retaining some from all that yard work this week. so today I'm at 176.0 and I'll weigh again to get my official pre-Disney weight...my goal is to really try not to gain any! I'm going to buy my new Nike Air Impel Walkers (man, these are the BEST shoes!...for wide feet) and walk my tail off at Disney!!! Let me see if I can catch up here...

DEBRA!!! How did the 1200 challenge weekend go? It is really TOUGH to get beyond a plateau...either switching up my eating or laying on the exercise gets me jump started again...I hope you will see new numbers tomorrow!!!

Jean!!! You're cruising down!!! Another pound gone!!! :banana: SHake that working body! :) Now let's talk about that coffee/diet pepsi...okay, are either of these caffeine free??? :teeth: If you ever reach a plateau...try cutting back some caffeine...it plays with your insulin regulation and can make you retain some fluids that will catapult you to new numbers!!! Way to go on the AWESOME eating!!! Salads are our friends! :)

Maria!!! Don't you feel GREAT???? You sounded so icky about the gain from your vacation..and look at you now!! Back to your losing weighs! :) AWESOME comeback and AWESOME not letting a number throw you off..you worked hard for those losses they won't abandon you after just one week of fun! :)

Jean, Jean, Jean... :confused3 Coffee is not in the four food groups! You had 3 cups for breakfast??? Okay, give me your address, I'm coming over and making you some Eggland's best scrambled eggs, fresh strawberry slices and a whole wheat English muffin...and I'll even let you have a cup of coffee with it! :) Have a great veggie shopping day!!!

Linda! Ouch!! Those boys are going to either strengthen that poor little girl's resolve or send her into a frenzy!!! I'm glad you're there to help out though...that will save the day! :) We're staying in the Wings...had to save $$$ after two mortgages and bills! :) I did get a call yesterday from CR (they received my fax and READ it!)...I had asked for a nonsmoking room bc dc have asthma and I asked where to buy me a birthday cake...I was so thrilled they called me...there's a bakery right there in CR and they'll deliver it to my room! :) YAHOO!!! I'm getting the Mickey cake!! Thanks everyone for the birthday wishes...I'll be 38...I've been saying I'm 38 all year (forgot I was 37) so now I'll officially be my age.

Nikki...oh my..I haven't gotten up to other posts yet to see what they've said, but for that dear child...my best recommendation would be to foster encouragment and hope...if he lost a parent, the other parent may be feeling the pinch of doing it all alone and the loss..maybe call a parent/teacher meeting and ask if there is anything you can do for them...taking the extra step..buying them a special book (my son loves Adam of the Road, A Single Shard by Linda Sue Park, Door in the Wall, Apple and the Arrow, The Golden Goblet, Carry on, Mr. Bowditch, Mr. Popper's Penguins and our fave Otto of the Silver Hand by Pyle.) Finding some way to connect with him, if he has a special pet at home...ask him daily how that pet's doing...or if he has a favorite hobby....engage him in it. I'll be saying a prayer for him today!

Jean!!! Are you in Alaska? I forget! Girl, no wonder you need all that coffee! :) If you see any eagles up there...send us a picture!! My ds is a bird fanatic and keeps mistaking turkey buzzards for eagles...when we lived in Washington there was a nest of bald eagles at a friends lake house...he doesn't remember them...you have got it good up there! :)

Nikki!!! You're my kind of gal!!! CELEBRATE BABY!!!!! Those 2 pounds are GONE!!! That's a GREAT LOSS!!! :banana: :banana:

Redbudlover (have to ask..is that because you love Orson Welles or the tree? :teeth: ) PLEASE come on in and join!!! I know disc pain...you're gonna feel right at home with this bunch of losers!!! We're all here for the 150's goal, no matter how loooong it takes! :)

YAHOO MARIA!!! 171.5!!! I will chant the Maria song when I return next week and even if that scale goes up I know it will go down! :)

Everyone, have a great week and I'll definitely have a trip report for you...dh took dc to church without me this morning and I'm supposed to be packing their secret backpacks....I've only got 2 hours left! :)

Tara

*NikkiBell*

09-11-2005, 10:19 AM

Hi All! :)

Yesterday was a fun day. We had my birthday party at my parents' house and then Sean and I went to play pool and even played darts (I stink at both! lol).

Tara, thanks for you advice. I read on a website on Friday that any type of confrontation is extremely difficult for selective mutes. I am not sure how to handle this at all. What is even more bothersome is that this child does not have an IEP or 504 Plan and I have no idea why. I am going to be bringing that up at our team meeting next week. I would like this documented if it is the case and want support from the appropriate personnel so I know what to do during the year.

Welcome Redbudlover! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :banana: :cool1: You will love it here! These are some of the nicest people ever! :love:

I am off to do some fat-burning yoga and get school work done. Have a beautiful day all!

Redbudlover

09-11-2005, 11:29 AM

Hi, It is great ot be part of this group! I am wondering, though, what are TOMS?
Redbudlover

NYcpa

09-11-2005, 11:57 AM

Welcome Jonestavern and Redbudlover :wave: :wave:

Nikki - great job on the loss. :banana: :banana:

Linda & Maria - we can try to sail into the 160's together. I weighed 170.5 yesterday. Maybe I will se it tomorrow as I am on a liquid diet today with nothing at all after 4 PM for a medical test tomorrow morning. I am restricted to clear liquids after noon and somehow forgot to drink my liquid breakfast. I should be able to flush my sytem by drinking lots of water.

Tara - HAPPY BIRTHDAY Enjoy your trip to Disney. We are going over Columbus weekend as both girls get time off from classes at that time. I keep telling myself "NO WORK ALLOWED"

As far as my shoulder goes, the doctor said it would be 3 months before I can start doing any weight training. I started PT last week and went 2 days. It felt more like physical torture after Fridays visit. I have next week off as I am going back to Long Island for Tues - Friday. They have hired an accounting supervisor so hopefully I will only have to go down 1 week per month to review things. I am so far behind with my work here I wonder if I will ever get caught up while remembering NO WORK ALLOWED AT WDW.

Everyone - have a healthy losing week.

TigerCheer2009

09-11-2005, 01:18 PM

Welcome Redbudlover!!!

Don't remember where I left off!!

B: PB toast (4)
L: Open Lunch! (10...sub sandwich and chips)
D: Hot dog and fries (8)

Water x 3 20 ounce bottles
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We beat our biggest rival in the area in football!!! First time in 20 years! And by 1 point!

No Friday night movie-too busy having friend time!\

Random Act of Kindness: paid for a friend's fries and some woman with a bitty baby's Diet Coke.

One of our tuba players broke the Away stands!!

I had a Pants moment when I put on someone elses...very scary!

We're going to have a Band Lockin!!!! I love them! Good fun, good movies, good snacks, good times!

Saturday Splurge Day!
1: 12 points worth of cinnamon coffee cake
2 lunch: don't remember....nothing, maybe?
3 dinner: Panera's...1/2 turkey sandwich on Country (8), broccoli cheddar soup (4 I think), fruit pieces.

I didn't get to volunteer at the art festival. I wanted to work with the kids but I'm not old enough and my only opportunity was surveys (which my mom didn't agree with). I did by a tee shirt! And I love it!

I spent the night at a friends' house-started watching Shark Tale but the DVD broke! We watched Mean Girls or at least the first half and I lost my flip flops!!

A BOY KISSED ME YESTERDAY!!! On the cheek during Truth or Dare, and it was nothing serious, but REALLY freaky!! :love2: :love2: Ack!

Sunday:
B: 7 bites of oatmeal with cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar at my friends house, 2 licks of nasty yogurt (1)
L: 2 points worth of Oriental ramen noodles (not a favorite flavor), a salad with a spritz of dressing (1), 2 apples (2)
S: probably a better lunch. That lunch was horrible!! The noodles were burnt and the dressing was funny tasting.

lajones81

09-11-2005, 05:44 PM

Hi, all!

I'm caught between two worlds...should I keep working or take a nap? School is going as well as can be for the back to school time, but I've got so much work for my Masters. In the end, I'll be very happy when it's all done, but right now I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed.

I didn't get to the gym, but sure did get a good workout in this weekend with cleaning and all. I was so flustered this morning that I forgot to step on the scale. Oops!

Here's your thought for the week: (but personally I really don't like it! LOL!)
"The hard way is the right way." - John Alves

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! :)

Lisa

TigerCheer2009

09-11-2005, 05:52 PM

S: pear and PB (3), baked potato (1)

Total so far: 10 points

D: Meatloaf Muffins, Smashed Potatoes, Biscuits (not yet)

We're canning salsa and tomatoes today. FUN!!

westjones

09-11-2005, 08:47 PM

Maria: I love your trip report! That is so cool that your DS got to welcome everyone to Epcot! We love Soaring too (but I have to confess, for some reason we like Spaceship Earth also, I don't know why, I guess because it has been there for so long and we feel attached to it :sunny: :earsgirl: ).

Redbudlover: Welcome! This is a great group and has really helped me stay on track. You will get there!

Tara: Hope your trip is Magical!

Nikki: Glad your birthday went well. Sounds like fun!

Kathy: Hope your shoulder feels alright. I've never been to Long Island, but I would love to see it one day. My family has some historic attachments to it, and I am curious to see what it looks like some day.

Jen: Sounds like you had quite a fun time at your friend's house! I didn't like the movie Mean Girls. I thought I would when it first came out, but I didn't like it after I saw it. Shark Tales is cute though!

Lisa: I am so proud of you working on your masters and working full time AND trying to become healthier all at the same time! Just keep in mind that your masters will be with you forever, and once you have a family with your own kids at home it is so much harder to do something like that. I got my masters right before having kids and I am SO glad I did it, and SO glad I did it at that time because now that the kids are here I don't want to spend that kind of time tied up with so much to do. Hang in there! It will be worth it in the end!

As for my weekend, I did it! I stuck to my 1200 calories both days. This if probably the first weekend that I didn't cheat. If I could get a handle on my weekends, I could probably finish this thing up and get to goal much sooner!

I still have some carrots left, but I used them quite a bit this weekend. I even at a bowl of carrots for breakfast this morning because our church at a carry-in after service today and I wanted to be able to eat at it without worrying going over my 1200 calories (I don't count veggie calories--I know they have some calories, but I consider raw veggies 'free'). It worked well because I was even able to enjoy a small piece of homemade chocolate cake (we have some good cooks in our church!).

So it is almost time to start a new week. I am hoping that by next weekend I will see a new number since I did good this weekend!

Onward and Downward Everyone!!!!!

Debra

disneymom727

09-11-2005, 08:47 PM

Hey All,

Well we are back from our trip a day early thanks to Hurricane Ophelia. We had a fun time though. I didn't lose any weight this week but I didn't gain any either. Looks like you all had a busy weekend here too.

Happy Birthday Nikki. Hope it was a good one!!!

Welcome Redbudlover. :wave2:

Maria-I can't wait to go back and read the posts about your trip :cool1:

Tara-Have a great time on your trip. We'll miss you 'round here.

I am going to have to go back and try to catch up on all I missed, I just kind of skimmed really quick.

Good night,
Haley

westjones

09-11-2005, 08:51 PM

Hey All,

Well we are back from our trip a day early thanks to Hurricane Ophelia. We had a fun time though. I didn't lose any weight this week but I didn't gain any either. Looks like you all had a busy weekend here too.

Haley

Haley,
Welcome Back! Maintaining weight on a trip is great! I always gain, but it comes off fairly quickly if you get right back on track (within 2 weeks at least it is gone if I get back on track). So you are ahead of the game! Now you can focus this week and start watching those number drop!
Debra

NYcpa

09-11-2005, 10:06 PM

Debra - great job of sticking to you 1200 calorie days this weekend. You are awesome.

Haley - sorry your trip had to be cut short.

I walked 3 miles in 50 min this morning. Now all I have to do is try to make it a habit. I will be going to the gym for PT 3 days per week when I am in town so I should force myself to use the machines or track. It is so much nicer to walk outside, but if I come home I usually don't go back out.

Everyone - have a great week.

chrismiss56

09-12-2005, 06:43 AM

Morning All!!

Had a really good weekend until last night........at least food wise. :smooth:

Watching my food portions......drinking my water and then I went off the deep end and didn't even enjoy it!!

My DH's daughter and family from his first marriage unexpectedly showed up for a visit (they live out of state). Relationships have been strained for years - way too long to type but let's just say it is better they live across the country. Anyway they came stayed a couple of hours (which was more than enough time) - never ate a normal dinner. By the time they left it was 8:30 and I was so stressed out that I ate everything in sight (doesn't help that TOM was egging me on) :faint:

So putting that aside...........back to square one today. TOM should be here today so my goal is to get through the day without eating everything I see:):)

Kathy - Good to hear from you!!! And just keep walking!! It is going to be 95 here again today.......really had enough of the really really hot and humid weather!! :bounce:

Haley - Sorry to hear your trip cut short but GOOD JOB on maintaining your weight!! :banana:

Maria - Love your trip report!! Still knocking at the door of the 160s - are you coming? :moped:

Debra- WOO HOO :Pinkbounc on the weekend!!!

Redbudlover - WELCOME!! You came to the right place. We stick together through thick and thin.

Jen - Sounds like you are having a great time in school!!

Lisa - How did your weekend go?

Hope Tara is having a GREAT time!! :Pinkbounc :banana:

Cody is barking time for me to go!! Keep going team!! WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Have a magical Disney Day!!

Linda

Redbudlover

09-12-2005, 12:02 PM

Hi, Thanks to everyone who sent me such a warm welcome! :wave: I know it is going to be a really big help to me as I try to get down into the 150s and below. This is such an inspirational board! :cheer2: :cheer2: Good to be part of it. :flower:

I was doing really well and had lost 15 pounds in two months - trying to get down to fighting weight by the time we go to WDW Sept 27th - and was working out on the elliptical, bike, and with wieghts 3 times a week - then was waylaid by having my gallbladder out! I was so depressed - am still very worried I won't be able to get around the parks or have the strength or endurance to really enjoy it. My doctor told me to stay away from the gym until I get back.... so now I am worried about putting some of the weight back on, too. :worried:

Can anyone tell me what TOM is? Thanks.

Redbudlover

westjones

09-12-2005, 12:20 PM

Can anyone tell me what TOM is? Thanks.

Redbudlover

TOM = Time Of Month (that time when women tend to gain some water weight, so that is why it is mentioned so much on here--it can make you think you are gaining or maintaining when you are actually only retaining water at the moment).

15 pounds in 2 months is a lot, but not uncommon for the start of a diet when we tend to lose some water weight. Don't be surprised to see it slow down some. Many of us are doing the 5 pound per month challenges, and that is a reasonable goal of what t expect in a month (after losing that initial water weight).

But it sounds like you are right on track! Good for you! :cheer2: (I will leave the verbal cheers for Jen--she is MUCH better at it than I am! :goodvibes )

Debra

P.S. I see you are heading to the Beach Club Resort at WDW in a couple of weeks! That is my home resort (for Disney Vacation Club). We LOVE it there! I am torn between Wilderness Lodge and Beach Club, but if I have to pick I would say Beach Club is my favorite because of being able to walk right up to Epcot. You will have to give us a trip report when you get back. I never worry about weight gain on a vacation, if you get right back on track you can get rid of what you put on in just a week or so and then it is back downward! Hope you have a great trip! Wish I was going too! :earsgirl:

Redbudlover

09-12-2005, 12:39 PM

Debra, :wave: Thanks for the answer - I don't know why I never figured it out for myself!

We haven't ever been to Beach Club before - just twice to Port Orleans - FQ and POR. I am so excited about it. I was just reading the allearsnet about the WL reviews. It sounds like we made the right choice for us with BC. I had my camping days, now I want a little night life, good restaurants, and easy access to the parks! :cool1:

We are definitely going on our "vacation diet" for WDW. With free dining it will be wonderful - but it is just 6 days, so will worry about the extra pounds when we get back. :teeth:

Redbudlover

westjones

09-12-2005, 01:00 PM

We haven't ever been to Beach Club before - just twice to Port Orleans - FQ and POR.

Redbudlover

I love POR too! The one BIG difference is that at Beach Club there is no counter service place to eat like at PO. They have Beaches and Cream (which we love), but it is VERY small and hard to get in (often has a long wait--we try to go at 11:00 am and we can usually get in then). I didn't know this on my first trip to BC, but later discovered that at the Dolphin there is a nice cafeteria for some quick food called Tubbi's. Beach Club does now have some carry out food in their market area as well. The Boardwalk is great at night!

Another thing we just learned on our last trip to this resort area is that if you rent the watermice (small motor boats) you can go down to see the MGM entrance area. We thought that was cool. My kids LOVED those boats (we did this on a non-park day). BTW, Tubbi's is open 24/7 (which was great when we wanted to leave at 6:00 am on Christmas morning one year).

You will love Beach Club. It is a great resort. I am so glad it is our home resort. When we bought in to DVC it was the resort they were selling at the time, and it sold out fast. We just lucked out!

I haven't been to any of the clubs on the Boardwalk (no kids allowed there), but we have enjoyed the evening entertainers that our outside along the Boardwalk. It is a great area to stay!

Debra

Redbudlover

09-12-2005, 01:08 PM

I heard there was a place at the YC you could get a fast breakfast? Have you tried there?
Redbudlover

westjones

09-12-2005, 01:13 PM

I heard there was a place at the YC you could get a fast breakfast? Have you tried there?
Redbudlover

No, I haven't been over there at all except to look at the Lobby. That would be easy to get to if they have it. We tend to get some juice and donuts the night before and stick then in the fridge (we stay in the villas) so whoever gets up and is hungry and just get something. One of my DDs and my DH just HAS to eat breakfast. My other DD and me can go without. So it works out to do this. Breakfast isn't really our thing (except at Boma--we LOVE the breakfast at Boma! BUT we get the latest seating as we can so it is more like brunch, by the way, Boma is a buffet at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, and we like to go over there for breakfast sometimes).

Debra

jonestavern

09-12-2005, 02:30 PM

Hello All!
Welcome Redbudlover! I am new here, too! Everyone is very supportive & so friendly. It's really a Godsend! :sunny:
Tara--yes, I am almost caffeine-free! Strictly caff free diet Pepsi, coffee is
'lite' type. I don't always mention it, but I am a big water drinker--have
set a goal of 80 oz. Have a super trip! I will miss you here!
Maria--love the trip reports, they really get me into putting the final touches
on our trip coming up in Nov :goodvibes
:wave:
Debra--Wow! :earseek: super weekend!
Haley--hello! that's hard having to cut yr trip short--it's good to know the
time you & yrs spent in the World was fabulous!
Linda--Hello! stress is a real bugaboo for me, too! That & if I skip or am very
late on meals. I am learning not to beat up on myself for lapses. I
now, actually set a timer on for 5 minutes, grouse & stew at myself
then go on. For me, at least, I found when I dwelt on my cheating--&
I always did!--it
lead to depression & more eating--so my goal is 'no more' being
nasty to myself!
Lisa--love the quote! and whenever you want to do the 'housework workout'
you come visit me!
Hi TigerCheer!--love the school newsl! wish I was there to help you put up
salsa!
Hello NYcpa! :wave: I admire yr exercise dedication! Hoping you are on the
mend~
Hi Nikki--hope yr birthday was terrific!

Hmm..Sunday was just ok for me
B--egg white omelt, 1 tbsp (just a little less) jalapeno Jack & onions
2 cups coffee, 1/2 cup salad
L--steak, carrots diet pepsi
D--steak, 2 Italian sausages, carrots, green beans, 1 tomato
Lots of water, diet pepsi
Today
B--1 1/2 Italian sausages--gotta cut those out! 2 coffees
L--haddock w/lemon & broccoli
walked around at Fort @ #4 yesterday, and 15 minutes free weights. today I did 20 minutes step ups, on the staircase, & 15 minutes freeweights

TTFN!
Jean

TigerCheer2009

09-12-2005, 05:28 PM

Hey guys!!!!

I had a great time at school and am still having a great time! I'm taking a class that's helping me learn more about myself and I think that could be one of the keys I need to unlock this weight!

Jean-Hi!!! :wave: I swear to you, some of that salsa we put up could take paint off the walls!!! But then again, I am not very tolerant of hot stuff...and sometimes medium salsa makes my eyes water and can make my nasal passages clear.

RBLover-Sounds like you're doing absolutely CHEERIFIC!
:cheer2: Redbudlover is
:cheer2: Makin' those pounds go down!!
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Everyone else, Hi! and How are you doing?
!*!*!*!*!*!
Today-my squad leader was totally pressing every button! But I tuned it out and went to DisneyWorld! I got to see what I imagine to be the Disney Stars and Motor Cars parade...and I got to imagine a fun time at WWTBAM? during our frustrating band practice. And let me tell you-I was LOVING it!

D from yesterday: 1/2 a meatloaf muffin, 1 cup mashed potatoes, a tablespoon of corn (8)

B: Egg Scrambly (4 points...two eggs and a slice of Canadian bacon), and two PB and Nana English Muffins (5 points total)
L: I packed this awesome lunch of turkey slices, an apple, cucumber slices and a bananananana :banana: in a brown paper bag. Yeah-no. All that was good in the lunch sack come lunch was the turkey. The apple had bruises and cuts and a worm hole in it, the banananana turned brown and the cuke slices were all mushy!! (1 point)
S: 1/2 meatloaf muffin (2.5), 2 pears (2)
D: My brother is making biscuits and I don't know what else we will make.

Exercise: 20 minute walk today! I am so proud of myself!! Worked up one heck of a ferocious sweat!

Water: 12 ounces today. The day is not over yet...I'm working on it!

Worfiedoodles

09-12-2005, 07:39 PM

Good evening!

I meant to post earlier, but they actually expected me to work at my place of employment. Can you believe the nerve?! :rotfl:

Hmmm. Well, I think I'm doing well foodwise. I had a Kashi bar for breakfast, two slices of diet bread with peanut butter for lunch, popcorn for a snack, Cornpops for a snack, and chicken noodle soup for dinner. I'm planning on a Lindt treat momentarily. I know, Sorry it's after 8, Linda. I got behind in my eating, and I still want my Lindt treat, so I'm going to have it and stop there.

Tomorrow's plan includes a banana for breakfast, more peanut butter for lunch (I do portion, but I need the protein to feel full), an apple and raisins. More soup for dinner. TOM is nearly here, and I am wanting to eat everything I can find. I'm just trying to pace my eating out over more of the day as a strategy to satisfy myself. I end up breaking my 8 p.m. rule, but it's better than a giant feastfest!

My dh didn't move the treadmill back to it's place (he'd moved it to do something or other), so I couldn't get on it today. I have high hopes for Wednesday. Tomorrow I have a training until 5, so my workout time is really not going to happen. By the time I get home, it will be straight to dinner, etc.

I'm skipping the Trip Report tonight, guys. I'm just feeling tired and I want to go to bed. Day 3 is coming soon, I promise!

Tara -- Let's hope she is having the best birthday ever! :cake:

Jen -- I like your strategy. Just tune her out and go to the Happiest Place on Earth! ::MickeyMo

Jean -- I admire you for doing the free weights. I know I should, I just never seem to get started. :confused3

Debra -- If I can lose 5 lbs. a month, I will be a happy camper. You are such an inspiration to us all. You've worked hard, and the results are wonderful! Congratulations on sticking to your #s for the weekend. That is the toughest time, and you did it! :Pinkbounc

Linda -- I am a total stress eater! Trust me, I understand. But, one evening will not end all your progress! And, I am coming. TOM is making me crazy. I can't trust any weight on the scale for the next week or so. I'll let you know where I am after it settles down. I have to stay off the scale right now, or I just make myself depressed and nuts. :tilt:

Kathy -- Great walk this morning! That is a terrific pace. :cool1:

Haley -- Sorry your trip was cut short. Glad you did so well on vacation! :goodvibes

Lisa -- I echo Debra's words, you'll be so glad you got your MA before you have other family responsibilities. Losing weight is a major project. Getting your MA is a major project. The fact that you have taken on both simultaneously is fantastic! You'll look so svelte getting that degree! :flower:

Nikki -- It sounds like you had a great birthday! :cake:

Have a great evening, everyone. We are going to have a Tiggerific Tuesday!

Maria

NYcpa

09-12-2005, 08:36 PM

Good evening fellow losers :wave: :wave:

Scale was down two pounds today. Will have to see what it says when I get back from Long Island on Friday. A contributing factor to the loss was not eating from 8 pm Saturday night until 13:30 this morning. I wasn't allowed to even drink water after 4 pm yesterday.

Food for today;
After medical procedure - small glass of ginger ale
Breakfast - 2 cookies and bottle of water
Snack - take 5 candy bar
Lunch - taco chili (Erin found recipe in Betty Crocker cookbook) wasn't bad, diet caffeine free soda
Supper - popcorn, diet cherry soda.

Not the best choice but my stomach is somewhat rebeling haveing food put in it again. Need to eat healthy and in moderation but make sure I get in at least 1500 calories.

TC2009 - great food choices. Keep drinking the water. With your activity level you should drop those last 5 pounds soon. Keep up the good work in band and enjoy all the exercise.

Need to get packed for tomorrow so I can be on the road by about 6:30 am. Will grab something to eat along the way. Maybe a hot bagel and try to stay away feom the unhealthy donuts.

Not sure if I am getting internet access this trip. I have alot of work to do in the evenings and the internet distracts me from it. I will definately check in again whenever possible.

jonestavern

09-13-2005, 08:39 AM

Good Morning All!
Well, last night I was better--
Dinner--big cabbage salad, 2 tsp ginger dressing, 1 tblsp crisp noodles, water, diet Pepsi, 1/2 cup smoked turkey breast
Found out those Italian sausages I ate are 210 cal a piece! :eek:
although I do Atkins, I do try to cut calories, also--won't be chowing down on those babies any time soon!
did 15 minutes of free weights, & 20 minutes on the stairs--puff puff :faint:
haven't had breakfast yet, not even coffee, so off to make an egg white omelet & get that all-important java jolt!
DSis wants to go on a 'girl's' cruise to Bermuda (not DCL :sad1: ) next August--me and endless food trapped! :crazy2: Well, she says the ship has a wonderful gym (equally :scared: ) Our plan is 2 exersize sessions, morning & night, will hopefully, keep pds off. We like to walk when we sightsee, so it's a plan!

Jean

Belle23

09-13-2005, 02:40 PM

Hi everyone! :wave2: I hope everyone is doing well! My sister called me on Saturday night and her boyfriend proposed to her that evening. This is so exciting and then she tells me the wedding is on October 15 of this year. That gives me one month to try and lose as much weight as possible. This weekend we are going dress shopping and I am not really looking forward to it, but it is for my sister and I love her. She asked me to be her matron of honor and of course I said yes. I reached my 30 pound mark this morning and I am so excited! Anyway, let's keep up the great work and keep on truckin!! :cheer2: :earboy2:

TigerCheer2009

09-13-2005, 05:36 PM

Thanks, Kathy!!! I've gained a little bit but I am NOT changing my ticker-it reminds me of how far I've come!

Maria-Best strategy EVER. I got to see Cinderellabration today! Squad leader was being a total and absolute popcorn-head!!

I got TAGGED! Again! Woohoo!!

I am 90 days out from my Disney trip! Made and got all my ADR's-but what is the Candlelight processional?

I took a big step today! I just felt really peachy over all today!!

the treadmill broke! :(

B: 2 cups cereal (4)
L: I forgot to pack I was so swept up in Disney Fever! So I had the alternative: Creamed Chicken and Biscuit (8)
S: pear with PB (2)
D: so far a Fruit and Walnut Salad (4). Yummers!

TigerCheer2009

09-13-2005, 05:37 PM

And I also walked about ten minutes and got 18 ounces water down.

TigerCheer2009

09-14-2005, 05:15 PM

Hey Hey Hey!!! Where the planet did everybody go?!

I'm still here!! :wave: Check me out-I'm a Secretary, Floating Vice President and Student Council Member as of today! Whoohoo!!!!!

Tara-You're probably at Disney-or nearly ready for it!! Have fun and document the foods you eat. Inquiring minds wanna know!

B: 2 cups cereal (4)
L: turkey and chips (3)
S: cheezy popcorn and 2 apples (3)
D: ??

32 ounces water, 16 minutes DDR.

westjones

09-14-2005, 07:45 PM

I'm here too! :wave2:

I haven't had a great day food wise. DD made her first cake yesterday and we have been sampling it for the past 24 hours. I try to stay away (and thankfully it is almost gone), but like I mentioned before, I am fine with store bought stuff because I know I can run to Walmart any time and buy something (it is only 5 minutes from me and open 24 hours a day). But homemade stuff if different, it isn't around as much or as easy to get, so I have a real hard time avoiding it.

Oh well, it will be gone by the end of the night.

Congrats Jen on your school activities. Sounds like fun! You are going to be very busy!

I have been doing my 1 mile walk with DH every day for the past week and I really look forward to it. We talk and it is just nice to be out in the evenings now (with the weather a little cooler). So that has been going well.

Hope everyone is doing well! Maria, do we get another trip report?
Debra

chrismiss56

09-15-2005, 06:56 AM

PRESENT AND ACCOUNTED FOR!!! :goodvibes

Lately I really don't know where the days are going :confused3 :confused3

Food intake has been irratic at best. Battling with TOM and it has been winning some of the battles. Seem to be very sensitive and stressed this month........greeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaat for an emotional eater like me.

Today - WATCH THE FOOD PORTIONS Drink the water (have had problems with this the last couple of days) and NO EATING AFTER 8PM

Jen- Sounds like you are having a GREAT time at school. Enjoy every moment :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc

Debra - there is something special about homemade especially if it was prepared by someone you love :love:

Belle - Congrats to your sister!! That is a great motivator to lose some weight. :cheer2:

Jean - How are you doing? A cruise with your sister would sounds great!! I don't have a sister and would have loved to experience one. Go For It!! :bounce:

And the rest of the gang?????????????? WHERE ARE YOU????? MISS YOU!!!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

Redbudlover

09-15-2005, 08:46 AM

I am holding my weight - 168 and happy to be in the 160s, but wanted to lose more before our trip to Disney the 27th, but am having a hard time. Following my gallbladder surgery Aug 27 I was finally able to work out last night and did 25 minutes on the bicycle and five minutes working my shoulders and upper chest on the machines - can't do any abdominal work yet and my doctor said to stay off the elliptical until after my trip. Went to Applebees for dinner and had French onion soup and half of a half salad - so was doing ok there, but couldn't resist a gin and tonic - and I know alcohol slows my weight loss - then at home had 3/4 cup of chocolate pudding left over from the days after surgery when I was on a soft diet. It is depressing to have so little self control - and hard when it is in the house. So this morning the scale sat just where it was yesterday. Today should be better...
Redbudlover

Belle23

09-15-2005, 11:33 AM

jonestavern

09-15-2005, 02:42 PM

sorry dble post! :blush:

Jean

jonestavern

09-15-2005, 02:43 PM

Hello All-
Redbudlover--you'll do better when your body's feeling better! :dancer:
I've tried to 'de-goody' my house-- my thin DH & DS16 probably don't appreciate it but they are supportive. DH can eat anything & not gain weight! :rolleyes2
He keeps most of his candy muchies at the office! Yes, I do like the 'attitude enhancers" & my cheating for our Nov/Dec WDW will begin right on the plane with a 'healthful' ;) bloody Mary-
Linda--I will join you in yr no eating after---but mine will be 9 pm. we usually don't sit down to dinner before 8. This is going to be a real toughie for me!
I used to get awful cravings a few days before Tom--usually for chocolate!!
Debra--congrats on DD making her 1st cake! It's not like you could entirely avoid tasting it! :flower: Not without really hurting her feelings--Yes, if I can pick it up at a store, not so difficult to avoid, but if it's a homemade item, watch out!
Belle23--you are doing it! :cool1:
Jen--I love yr enthusiasm! You are one busy gal! :cheer2:
Yes, Maria, more trip reports, please~
this Sunday I go to a potluck for business purposes, & am just hoping it's all run of the mill. Usually, I can manage tiny portions, compliment everyone on their food, then get the heck out of there--just too tempting for me to linger. at the end of the month, I have 2 functions to do food for & a small dinner party--yikes!
Now, on to some stair stepping!

Jean

westjones

09-16-2005, 04:36 PM

Hi Everyone!
Just wanted to let you know that we are taking the kids to Indianapolis tomorrow, so I probably won't be online until Sunday or maybe even Monday. We will be eating out all weekend, and I am SO hoping I don't blow it. I want to make good choices, but just like with homemade stuff, I have a hard time at restaurants since we don't eat out that often (too expensive). I am going to try to be good.

Hope everyone has a good weekend!

OH! I tried a couple new low calorie snacks that I really like.

1. The Nabisco's 100 Calorie bag of Peanut Butter Cookie Crisps. This is a new snack added to their line of 100 calorie bags, so just check where they have the other Nabisco's 100 Calorie bags (I love those 100 calorie bag snacks!)

2. Philly Swirl Sugar Free Swirl Stick (10 calories each--the box has 4 flavors: Cotton Candy, Hurricane, Orange Cream, and Paradise Punch). I found these at Meijers (Walmart didn't have the sugar free ones). They are good!

Talk to everyone when I get back!
Debra

NYcpa

09-18-2005, 09:29 AM

Good morning fellow losers. :wave: :wave: :wave:

I finally did it. I am at a weight I haven't seen in 15 years. The scale has said 169 :banana: :banana: for the last 2 days. I never thought I would actually be under 170 again.

Just home for the weekend. Heading back to Long Island this afternoon. I am getting better about eating on the road. Now all I have to do is take time out to exercise. I take work from here so I work about another 4 hours each night at the hotel.

Since they have hired a full time accounting supervisor, I hope to not spend as much time on the road. Since March 16th, I have spent 17 weeks down on Long Island. No wonder it feels like I am never home.

I have to get one of my upstate client ready for their audit. The auditors are coming in Oct 24 but I still have a lot to do to be ready. Going to WDW from Oct 7 - 11, will make my job a little tougher but hopefully I will come back from WDW refreshed and ready to dig in and get the project finished. A little mental R&R should do the trick.

Linda - how was your weekend?

Jen - your school activities will keep you busy for this year. Keep up the great job with your weight loss.

Maria - more trip reports. Hope your journey to a thinner you is going great.

Debra - it's hard to avoid homemade goodies especially when you aren't the one doing the cooking. Great job with the self control.

I purchased a couple of the new single serving microwave cakes. DD1 said they are really big enough for 2 people and would tast even better warm with a dollop of ice cream (in her case it would probably be ice cream with peanut butter). The molten caramel chocolate cake contains 360 cal per serving. haven't tried it yet but will have to share it with DD2.

Have a great losing week. Being on the road all week and have found if I don't singn up for internet access, I get much more accomplished on the work I take with me.

ONWARD AND DOWNWARD :banana: :banana:

TigerCheer2009

09-18-2005, 12:06 PM

For me, the scale said 173!! (actually 176, but remember, my scale is off by 3!!) 26 down! Since I didn't know my scale was off at the beginning, I'm kepping it that way (199)!!

Hi~! Congrats Kathy!!!!!!!!!!!! :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :banana:

:cheer2: She's movin out
:cheer2: Of the 70's!
:cheer2: She's on a great team, let's hear you shout!
:cheer2: GO Kathy! Go Go Go Kathy!!

I am off for one of my best buddies' birthday parties and a babysitting job in about 45 minutes (party's at 2, job's at 5)

I'll do ANYTHING to get money for WDW...except take on the brat kids again. Their mom doesn't realize I am not guilt-trippable anymore and that I'm learning when I say NO I mean it.

Thanks, Jean!!

I had to go to a JV game yesterday (I have to attend 3 to stay on the squad and keep it basketball) and one of the moms commented on how good I looked! My mom was doing concession stand with the other cheer-moms and one of the Varsity's moms was telling about how much spirit and enthusiasm and what a good cheerleader I was!!!!!! Can we say Confidence Booster! I did end up cheering, too! I forgot how good it feels.

Must dash-I still have a present to wrap.

Onward and Downward!!

*NikkiBell*

09-18-2005, 01:29 PM

:( :( :( :( :(

So sad all :( I weighed in today and am the same exact amount as last weekend! UGH!!!! :headache: I'm trying to take a step back and analyze my week. Here is what I have come up with:

1. Eating has been off due to birthday parties on Sunday and last night. I had two meals that are way off of my diet plus cake at both.

2. I had a big Blimpie sandwich on Tuesday before going to my grad class. I should have had a small one or Saladworks.

3. After having sushi Thursday night, I had a small bag of Swedish Fish.

Argh. I was really bad this week. I guess I should look on the bright side of things and recognize that I did not gain anything. I am just feeling down about it. It's like I wasted an entire week of losing so my goal is that much farther away. :guilty:

Oh well...

lajones81

09-18-2005, 02:18 PM

Hi, all!

I really do apologize for going AWOL! I'm trying to support you the best that I can, though! :)

I had a really good week and work! The kids are calming down and we're jumping right into our routine so I'm excited about that. I really do have a great class...a couple of wild ones, but who doesn't nowadays?

Yesterday, I spent the day in DeKalb at the NIU game! We won by a landslide and I can't believe how much walking we did! Once you leave college you forget how far everything seems! LOL!

All in all, I did a pretty decent job of eating this week. I am actually down 1.5 lbs, which really surprised me.

It sounds like we are making some excellent headway! :)

I will pop back on later to give you your thought of the week! :teeth:

Keep kicking those pounds to the curb! :)

Lisa

disneymom727

09-18-2005, 06:28 PM

Hey Everyone,

Sorry I too have been AWOL!!! I have been sick this week, just a cold but boy is it wearing me out. My husband and son are sick too so it has not been a fun week. It has slowed us down which I know we needed. We haven't gone anywhere in the last 3 days. Plus TOM paid a visit which is always "fun" as well. I have been reading the posts though so I sort of know what is going on. Needless to say I have not been eating well at all especially over the weekend. I have been so hungry and eating everything in sight. Here's the unbelievable part, I lost 3 pounds. I have no idea how. I haven't worked out at all this week. I'll take it though.

Congrats to everyone else who lost this week and to those who have been trying. Hope y'all have a great week!!!!

Haley

Worfiedoodles

09-18-2005, 06:43 PM

Hi Guys...

Just a quick hello so you know I'm not completely AWOL, but it's been close. I'm going to get back to the trip report, and actually trying to lose rather than sabotaging myself on a daily basis. As Scarlett O'Hara would say, "Tomorrow is another day!".

I just floundered around for awhile, but I think my head is back in the right place, and I'm ready to get going again. I haven't weighed in awhile. I've had TOM, still do, so I'm waiting to face the scary music. It seems like I can only get one area of my life on track at once, and this past week I've been working on organizing myself professionally as I take on duties I've never had before, and getting myself started back on a path of spirituality as we find a new church.

I'd like to think I'm going to have the focus I need again to get going to the 160s. That is a very real goal for me, so I'm going to take it on!

Kathy, I am so proud of you!!! You did it! And Jen! You are doing great! Everyone seems to have been doing fantastic, and I'm eager to get back into sharing our highs and lows together. :goodvibes

Tomorrow, I am having a Kashi bar and apple for breakfast (3pts), Campbell's Select Lentil Soup and grapes for lunch (5 points), and shrimp w/broccoli for dinner (5 pts). I also will have a banana, Lindt ball, and cranberries for snacks (8 pts). That's a total of 21 points, and I max out at 22. This is my plan, and I'm sticking with it.

My ds has gymnastics, so if I take him I'm going to Curves. If my dh takes him, I am determined to be on the treadmill. Sometimes you just have to get off your franny and start, and that is where I am. :rotfl2:

Tomorrow, after I work out, I will post Day 3 of our trip. Thanks for thinking of me while I've been on a mental vacation. I'll check in tomorrow morning, just to keep myself honest! :blush:

Hugs to everyone! :grouphug:
Maria

chrismiss56

09-19-2005, 07:48 AM

Morning All

I have been semi AWOL - Sorry - It has been a really hectic time plus giving me an excuse not to have to face my weight :rolleyes2

I am STUCK!!! Fluctuate between 170 and 171.5 - finished TOM finally and need to focus on that 169.

Working on portion control - had some very stressful times in the last few days and my portions reflect it. :crazy2: :mad: It is my own fault and no one elses..........so need to focus focus focus.

Stress and stressful situations really send me for a loop - when watching portions I have to really concentrate and think it through otherwise I just stuff anything in my mouth:):)

Maria - You and I!!!! We need to focus on the food challenge at hand - COME ON WE CAN DO THIS TOGETHER :Pinkbounc Kathy floated by us and we need to catch up!!!

Kathy - So Proud of YOU!!!!! :jumping1: I am on my way to catch up with you so we can sliddddddddddde through the 160s together.

Haley - Hope you are feeling better!! It is so hard when you aren't feeling well to focus on food intake. You take care. :wizard:

Lisa - Sounds like you are having a great time!!! Enjoy the kids!! and losing weight!! Feeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeels sooooooooooooo gooooooooood :bounce: :Pinkbounc :cool1:

Nikki - You weren't really bad you just strayed off the path.........Come on back on track!!! You can do this - Forget what you did last week - New week coming up and it will get better :cheer2: :cheer2:

Jen - Love hearing from you!! Your cheers are the best!! :cheer2: How was your weekend?

Debra - How was Indy? What did you do and where did you eat?

Hope Tara is having a MAGICAL time with the mouse but who wouldn't :earsboy:

Have a Magical Monday.........

Linda

westjones

09-19-2005, 08:52 AM

Kathy: That is SO great that you broke through to the next level. Sometimes it seems like just when you are ready to move down your body wants to hold on to it's weight for just a while longer. I am bordering too, and really want to break through by next week's weigh in (I weigh in once a month on the last week of the month).

Linda: Glad to see you back and focused! Come on! You can do it! But I am no one to talk--stress is my biggest down fall. One reason I have been doing well this year is because my stress level is lower (made some life changing decisions last year that reduced my stress). If something stressful happens, I don't watch my food either. But sometimes you just have to pull back, reassess, and get back on track. The time is now! You can do it!

Maria: I want to hear about the rest of your trip! I am so glad I am not on the cruise this week. This is the week that we cruised for the past 5 years (for our twins birthday, which is today--this is their first birthday apart too). I am 'watching' the cruise through the live reports and they have had to make a lot of changes due to Rita (hurricane/tropical storm). DH and I said we would watch to see what happens this year, and now we have decided that we no longer want to cruise in hurricane season. It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't get motion sickness so easily. But I do, so it just isn't worth it. I am hoping March works better for us (for spring break).

Nikki: It is a new week! You can make this one work well for you. Today is a new day. You can do it!!!1

Lisa: Are you guys testing at your school this week? It is our big testing time here in Indiana starting today. I am sure that makes the days crazy. Hope it goes well for you this week.

Haley: The only good part of being sick is if you get to enjoy a weigh loss with it :cold: . So now just stay focused and keep that downward trend. I hate being sick! Hope your family is all doing well this weekend and things get back to 'normal'.

Jen: Sounds like you are doing great! Sounds like you are having a lot of fun with your cheering also! My DD is just waiting for the dance team try outs! I think she will enjoy it (if she makes the team). Sounds like you get lots of exercise! Good for you!

I wish Tara! I hope she is having fun! When does she get back? I forget.

Well we had a nice weekend. Took the girls to Indianapolis to the hotel with the indoor waterpark. They really liked it. We also took them shopping and we shopped and shopped! Then went to our favorite pizza place. So all in all, it was a great weekend! Now I have to run to the store. DDs want raspberries for their cheesecake (the pick for a birthday cake this year). I am going to just ignore it. If I don't touch it at all, I will do better.

I eat freely for 24 hours, but I am back on track today. My next 'cheat' day will be in October when we go to Dearborn, Michigan to the Henry Ford museum. So I have a month before then!

Let's make this a good week!

Onward and Downward!!!!!
Debra

jonestavern

09-19-2005, 10:50 AM

Hi All :wave:

after a great 2 or so weeks, I've really stumbled! :sad1:
Friday--after not eating--did drink 40 oz of water, 1 diet Pepsi & 1 coffee-- until about 2:30 pm, DS16 & I went out to eat(had errands to run right after work).
I had half a reuben sandwich, 2 mozzarella sticks, 1 beef terriyaki skewer, 1 potato skin, 2 hot lips, 2 french fries & 1 onion ring!!!!!! :faint: :worried:
I know I can't skip breakfast--but I am perpetually in a flurry before work. so this is my weak spot & my goal is to eat breakfast!
On the upside of Friday, that was it--no more food! Plenty of water, & iced tea--but a lousy day!
which was followed by another disastrous Saturday--again, no breakfast, 1 coffee, water, so by 2 pm I am craving Chinese food! I got a bento box & ate almost everything--3 shrimp tempura, 2 calif rolls, 1 slice each: potato,yam, mushrm, broccoli, eggplant tempura. About a 1/2 cup pork fried rice, lettuce/onion salat w/ginger-vinegar dressing(no oil), 1 scallion pancake, 1 steamed dumpling & the last half of the reuben!--- :scared1:
Sunday was the potluck--I didn't touch the desserts & of that, I'm proud! they were plentiful & looked super. I had 1 chicken tempura, 1 8 oz of punch, 3 cups coffee
I came home & ate about 1 1/2 cups yellow rice w/chicken, about 2 tblsp Italian sausage, peas, & veg. Later I ate almost a whole stack of saltines & about 6 slices provolone--I did drink water, iced tea, pepsi but another downer day! :guilty:
Well, this am am on the wagon, had an egg white omelet, 2 coffees & have downed 32 oz of water--will do stairs for 20 free weights for 20 minutes
Since it is very hard for me to take weight off even when I am 'good' I am expecting this hedonistic weekend to take it's toll!

Kathy--Congrats! :cool1: You must be thrilled :sunny:
You are inspiring me to get past my garbage weekend & get 'onward & downward'!
Jen- :flower: super!

Well, as I've said before, my goal is not to beat up on myself when I mess up--so I know you all are pulling for me & today is the 1st day of the rest of my life! :cloud9:

Jean

Worfiedoodles

09-19-2005, 01:49 PM

Hi!

My dh just called and he is taking ds to gymnastics this afternoon. No excuses! I am getting on the treadmill as soon as I get home. And to keep me honest, I'm posting it here. So, when I come here later this evening, it was in writing that I was doing it, so I have no choice! Gotta get back to working out, and today's the day!

And I am not eating after 8 p.m. tonight. I'm with ya, Linda! We are going to do this!!

Maria

TigerCheer2009

09-19-2005, 03:19 PM

Yesterday-a group of three little kids "mauled" me at the birthday party!!! No joke! My friends, the birthday girl and I were rolling around on the trampoline and trying to avoid this HUGE spider. One of the little girls was sitting on my lap and my hair got all messed up! So I was redoing it and the bday girl went inside. The two girls were grabbing my hair and pulling it and yanking on it! The little boy was "kissing" me (touching his lips to everyone), licking me, pinching, punching. I was yelling "You guys! Get off me! Stop! Please! Stop! Friends, HELP! Please!". My friends didn't help me! They really couldn't though because the little boy was pinching them and punching them too. They didn't stop. I rolled towards the center and started yelling. At this point I didn't care! I was screaming "GET OFF ME RIGHT NOW! GET OUT OF HERE! GET OUT OF HERE!" Two started crying really badly and I felt bad but when you hurt me for no reason then nobody's having fun. Bday girl came out and diffused the situation but too little too late.

B: Cinnamon Pancakes (2), three bites sausage (2)
L: Pizza and apple (6)
S: Roast beef and baked potato (2)
D: Two slices PB toast and 6 points worth of chips (10)

160 ounces of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YEAH!

Exercise: Dancing a little bit.

Today was a very good day. It just felt comfy.

B: Sausage (3), 2 slices toast (6)
L was moved up to 11 today (early dismissal!!) 1/2 a ham sandwich (2), apple (1)
S: Cinnamon Pancakes (2), sausage (3), apple (1).
D: ??

Water: none yet
Exercise: none yet

Tomorrow is picture day!! I am SO excited!!
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Jean-Guess what?! Today is a brand new day-brand new hour-brand new minute. Embrace it...and what the planet is a Bentoo box? You kicked major dessert bum and put up your shield against those desserts!! Good job!

Debra-Hi!! I hope your DD makes the dance team! It sounds like fun! Thanks!

Hi Maria!

Hi everybody!!

It rained today! And we marched in it. And I loved it!

lmhall2000

09-19-2005, 08:19 PM

First, I just have to say :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: WOWZERS to Kathy!!! DO you guys know how long she has stuck in with the 150'ers????? How hard she has worked this year with tax season and yes even on vacations???? When I checked in and saw that she had hit the lowest number in years at 169...I just got chills!!! This is a huge thing...much more huge than sharing my trip stories!! It's gonna take me a few days just to let this loss sink in!!! Kathy!!! YOU ARE AWESOME!!! YOU NEVER GAVE UP!!! You're only 10 pounds away from 150's!!!! I'm just soo excited for you!!!

And that gives me the oomph I need to get to the 150's by Thanksgiving...I'm going to give it my all...and hopefully by Christmas I'll be solidly in the 150's! :)

Few trip teasers..before I have time to post all the goodies...

Upgraded from Wing to Tower Room facing the CASTLE!!!! OH MY GOSH!!! I thought I'd won the lottery...dh had no clue what a huge deal this was..until he saw the view and realized WOW this is COOL!!!

I ATE LIKE A PIG, let me say that again...I ATE LIKE A PIG!!! But I walked NON-STOP from 8am-10pm for 8 days and only sat for eating like a pig and riding the rides. We almost never never never had a wait...we practically walked on all the rides! I'm feeling a bit like Pumba right now..but my clothes actually feel the same..so the weigh in in the morning should be interesting. I've got less than 2 weeks till that wedding...must lose some pounds for a good fit on that dress...the other 2 bridesmaids are twigs! And then there's voluptuous me...see, I'm thinking positively! :)

Did I mention I ATE LIKE A PIG??? Steak, the best chocolate chip cookie warm out of the oven at Earl of Sandwich, fish and chips...I did put some salads in my mouth..but quickly washed them down with 14 ounce NY strip and potatoes, followed by chocolate desserts topped with raspberries...see, I got some low carb fruits in there! :) I'm afraid even to do a restaurant review...it'll add pounds just thinking about it...we were on the dining plan and made the most of it! Yachtsman Steakhouse, Concourse STeakhouse, Kona Cafe, Cinderella's Royal Table, Chef Mickey's, Whispering Canyon, Mama Melrose's...oooh yummmmmm...did I say I ate like a pig?

Ready to lose gang!! Will be catching up over the next few days!!!

Tara

Worfiedoodles

09-19-2005, 08:56 PM

Hi!

I really did get on the treadmill for 70 minutes, and I really haven't eaten anything after dinner, so I guess I'm good for tonight. I'm stressed because I have my yearly gyno visit Thursday, and who wants to do that?! It's never as bad as I think it will be. But, I didn't lose the 15 pounds I was supposed to -- o.k., I lost them, but I know I've gained some back...Unfortunately, I just didn't hold it together during or after my trip. On the bright side, I think I've learned from this vacation, and I will do better next time.

So, without further adieu, Day 3:

We had a 7 a.m. Mickey wakeup call, ds was really into answering the phone being his job! After our usual breakfast in the room, we caught the bus to the Magic Kingdom. Once again, we quickly made it through all our scheduled rides. DS rode Space Mountain for the first time and loved it so much, we did it again. I have now experienced Stitch's Great Escape, and could have skipped it. But, ds loved it, so I guess it pleases it's audience. I really liked Mickey's Philharmagic, I thought it was a lot of fun. We also saw Cinderellabration. It was very enjoyable, even if Belle and the Beast were missing. Finished with the Magic Kingdom, we headed back to the monorail and went to Epcot. We had lunch at the Electric Umbrella, then back to the BC for a swim. Later we headed over to Disney Studios, which doesn't seem to have changed much since we were here in 1993. DS loved Star Tours and Muppetvision 3-D, he didn't really get the Great Movie Ride, but he had a great time at the Voyage of the Little Mermaid. By this point, dh was getting pretty sick of Ariel. Everywhere we went, she was singing "Ah ah ah..." you know how it goes. We had an early reservation for dinner at Hollywood & Vine, which I found to be a decent Southern buffet. Lots of food I haven't had in years, like sweet potatoes in a bourbon sauce. My dearly departed MIL wouldn't have known a sweet potato if it bit her. Just not a vegetable you see up North. Sometime, I'll tell you about the joys of the New England Boiled Dinner. On my first visit to NE, before I was married, she made it and I had to somehow get it down. Pot roast, potatoes, peas, onions, all boiled together without a speck of salt, sauce or spice. It was tasteless, just the way they like it. I really love and miss my MIL, just not her boiled dinners. But I digress...We had the Fantasmic Dinner Package, which I recommend. It's nice to get in early and have a definite seat, without having to wait in line for an hour or more. The show was probably the best we saw at the parks. It has action, characters, fireworks, etc., and ds was absolutely enchanted.

After the show we took the boat back to the BC. We put ds to bed, then dh and I did our final packing, as we were leaving the next day. We were all ready for the cruise portion of our vacation...Day 4.

Tomorrow I have to be out of the office to go to the City's permitting dept. I have to take a cab both ways, which is a little further than I like to go. Plus, I'm trying to schedule this meeting with all these people for Wed., and it's driving me crazy. Did I mention I got an e-mail from our President today asking me to listen to an audio conference that lasts past my work hours? It wasn't like I could say no, but I am so not looking forward to it. This week is nuts anyway, ds's school Open House is Wednesday at 6:30, which is really hard for us. We are usually eating then, which means we will end up having takeout and ds will get to bed late. Grumble, grumble, grumble. You would never know I love my job, and I am fortunate to be blessed with a happy, healthy child. I think sometimes we have to complain to see how good we have it.

So, my plan for tomorrow is:

B: Kashi bar and banana (4 pts)
L & S: PB sandwich, apple, craisins, 100 calorie Honey Grahams (12 pts)
D: Tuna Casserole or Soup (4 pts), Lindt ball (2 pts)

Just gotta say one more time -- Kathy, you are awesome! You should be so proud of yourself!

Gotta get to bed at a decent hour. I'm going to catch up more and C'ya real soon!

Maria

westjones

09-19-2005, 09:37 PM

I ATE LIKE A PIG, let me say that again...I ATE LIKE A PIG!!! But I walked NON-STOP from 8am-10pm for 8 days and only sat for eating like a pig and riding the rides. Tara

:rotfl: Tara! So happy to see you back! Your trip sounds wonderful! You just HAVE to eat at WDW! I am SO glad you enjoyed yourself. Now back to the real world! I have to get back on track tomorrow. My DDs talked me into taking them out to eat tonight for their birthday, so we had another bad day of eating....BUT the birthdays (and in your case, the vacations) are over now and tomorrow we are back on track!

I tend to consider each season of the year as a new 'chapter', and we are all about to enter the Fall Chapter of the year. It is a good time to renew, refocus, and rebound! We are all going to see some wonderful and beautiful new numbers by the holidays!

Let's get going! Tomorrow is another day (I love 'Gone With The Wind' :cutie: ).

Debra

NYcpa

09-19-2005, 09:42 PM

Thanks for the support. I couldn't have accomplished the loss without everyon's support and encouragement.

Tara - I'm with you on the eating at WDW. Since we are now DVC members, Lynne has decided that we can now plan our trips around where we want to eat and not worry about seeing everything. There will always be another trip. We are trying to include my mother in all the trips before she decides she is too old to go. I know you are determined to lose the remaining weight. Hopefully you will see a loss by next week. Drink lots of water. Hurry and join me.

Maria - congrats on the treadmill workout. I haven't gotten back into regular exercise again. I am trying to work as much in the evening as possible to meet a deadline. I want to enjoy WDW when we go in 10 days and not be constantly worrying about how I should be home finishing the project. Keep up the good work and you too will see your goals accomplished.

Jean - there are always road blocks to our goals. You need to take each day at a time and not beat yourself up over a bad day. Keep a positive attitude. I lost and gained also until I finally decided i really did not have to have food in my mouth all the time. I also started drinking about 80 oz of water consistently. I carry water in the car while traveling and have cut my soda consumption way back.

Debra - you are doing great. I like the way you plan your cheat days. I just seem to eat whatever I want. I have managed to leave the ice cream alone for the last month. I have also concentrated on not eating after having supper. I haven't set any specific time as I never eat at a consistent time especially when on the road. I am having difficulty thinking on any food that even sounds appetizing and therefore usually don't eat until between 7 and 8.

Linda - catch up soon. I would like you to join me in licking the 160's and sliding into the 150's.

Jen - too bad about the birthday party. You sounded so happy about attending. It's amazing what some parents let their kids get away with. With all your exercise and a schedule which doesn't give much time for in-between eating, you will be catching up to me in no time. Come join me in the 160's.

Possibly after this week, I will only be traveling 1 week per month. If it works out I will be able to go to the gym and do lower body toning. I can't do any weights or upper body strengthening for 3 months. The surgeon wants to make sure the bicep tendon grafts firmly back to the bone. I don't want to have it repaired again.

ONWARD AND DOWNWARD :banana::banana::banana:

chrismiss56

09-20-2005, 07:30 AM

:Pinkbounc Good Morning ALL!! :sunny:

I am HOVERING HOVERING HOVERING[/SIZE]!!! Once again I am sitting at 170 waiting to see a numbere 6 as the second digit :goodvibes

Ok yesterday was a really good day for me. I got all my water in - made a conscious effort to watch portion control especially at dinner :Pinkbounc PLUS WHILE I WAS PUTTING AWAY THE LEFTOVERS I DIDN'T PICK. I am terrible at eating another meal while I am putting the food away. :guilty:

This morning I am rewarded with 170........so today is the day I keep pushing forward.............right to 169....... :cheer2:

HELP ME STAY FOCUSED!!!!

One of the girls at one of the schools I sub at just lost 60 lbs after reading Dr. Phil. She is an emotional/stress eater like I am.........I am going to read it and see how I feel afterwards.......

Let's go.............I want to see 160sssssssssss :Pinkbounc :bounce:

AND I WANT YOU TO SEE THEM TOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! :jumping1:

Tara- WELCOME BACK!! Of course you eat at Disney :) But it doesn't count because of all the walking you do :rotfl: 2 weeks to wedding - you can do this :cheer2:

Maria - Thanks for the reports - can't wait to get there again. Congrats on the treadmill workout!!! Let us know how work went..........your boss must think highly of you to keep piling on the work:):) OH OH OH - Didn't eat after 8pm WOO HOO!!!! :goodvibes trying for two days in a row.

Jean - I have been stuck at these numbers for so long I think I will faint if I see anything different :laughing: Hang in there - Don't give up - The numbers will start moving......come on we'll do it together!! :grouphug:

Debra - You have always been a mentor to this group. You have shown us that it is possible to lose weight as long as you stick with it knowing there will be good days and not so good days :teeth: Keep going showing us how to a have a healthy lifestyle that will stay with us into old age :goodvibes

Jen- Sorry to hear about the birthday party :( Makes you wonder why parents let their kids behave that way........shake it off and move ahead. You have been doing so GREAT!!! Keep us posted on your wonderful high school year:):)

Off to work.........covering teacher meetings in two different buildings. Will probably have 4 teacher assignments in each building that last about 1/2 hour. Keeps me hopping!! :bounce: :teacher:

Ok THIS IS IT FOR ME!!! Goal in the next two days is to seeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee eeeeeeeeeeeeee 16----------s..........Woo HOO>>>>>>>>PLEASE :wizard:

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lmhall2000

09-20-2005, 08:44 AM

COME ON 16something for Linda!!! I know you will see it this week!!!! :wizard:

Okay, I think I even trump Worfie for most weight gained at Disney! :) I can't even BELIEVE the number on the scale! :cool1: But I'm being cool and levelheaded and realizing that all that walking and all that rich food is playing with my body...I also weighed in after eating breakfast and walking 4 miles this morning...so I'm sure that's not a "true" number...plus after the flight I always retain water....see all the excuses building! :) but it said 183!! I was 176.4 the morning I left...so I'm just going to get back into the rhythm of good eating...already started back on my 4 mile am walk (and really after all Disney walking, it was a breeze! My commando neighbor even commented on how fast I was walking! Splash Mountain is a great motivator! ) So I've got lots of energy...I'm finishing up the laundry...then organizing the house for our fresh start to school (the first day of Fall is our official back to reality school days...so I've got one day to get organized!)...
The kids have homeschool pictures taken today...our last state homeschool program didn't do this..but the covering I'm under even puts together a yearbook for everyone...it should be fun for them. Other errands to run and bills to pay, then to sit down with my Excel spreadsheet and see how long it will take us to pay off our debt we incurred with taking a loss on the house and all the other stuff.

I had scrambled eggs and a cinnamon/sugar tortilla wedge for breakfast...we're in desperate need for a grocery run today. I'll be slimfasting 2 meals a day or making it a low carb day from here on out.

I'm mentally focused on "FALLING into the 150's" ....I want to be in the 150's by the end of FALL. Anyone else want to shoot for that? Today is day one and I'll see how many days it takes to lose the weight...kind of like how many licks it takes to get to the tootsie roll center! :)

I'm still catching up on the old posts...but for all you 150'ers who needed a break/siesta...welcome back!!! We're losers at heart and sometimes life just takes that away from us...but we always have a home to come and share our journeys! I'm still just amazed by Kathy!

Let's get focused on a Fall for losing!!! :)
Tara

lmhall2000

09-21-2005, 05:43 AM

This officially starts my Day one of Falling into the 150's....just coming here to declare that I'm committed to making this a reality and not just a lofty goal that I'd like to attain but one I WILL meet.

1. Drinking more water

2. Cutting out all JUNK food for 90 days (or as long as fall lasts)...I will not eat chips of any sort nor nutter bars...I will allow myself homemade cookies or cake...just nothing prepackaged that would count as junk in my house.

3. Walking my walks...trying to stick to 6 days a week at 4 miles unless it rains on me.

4. Adding more veggies.

This is Day one...I say it will take me 83 days to lose the pounds to see me to 150's...

Okay, there...I wrote it, I believe it...now I just have to live it.

How is everyone doing this week? I'm waiting on pins to see some 160's this week for you guys! I love watching all the changeovers into new 10's...it's a struggle but a big victory for us all to see that happen!! I have to re-enter 170's then I'm shooting for 160's soon!

OFf to walk!
Talk to you guys soon!
Tara

chrismiss56

09-21-2005, 06:56 AM

Morning Losers!! :sunny:

Chicago is hitting 90 degrees again today!! :sunny: Yikes and it is the first day of Fall!!

Yesterday was a good day - drank all my water, took the puppy out for a 40 minute walk (ok not anywhere near the pace Tara does :rotfl: ), watched my portion control and didn't eat after 8pm (that is 2 days in a row) :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Snuck on the scale this morning and guess what!!!!

169.5

:jumping1: :jumping1: :jumping1:

Ok now the goal is to keep it off.......never want to see the 170s again!!! Thanks for all the good thoughts:):)

So those of you who have not gotten to the 160s - COME ON DOWN!!!!! It is feeling really goooooooooooooooooooooooooood. :grouphug:

For those of you already in the 160s and beyond - Thanks for letting me join you!! :grouphug:

Goals for today -

Keep drinking (sound like a lush :rotfl2: )
watch my portion control
NO EATING AFTER 8PM- That is always the biggie for me.
No emotional eating - new goal.

Have started to read the book by Dr Phil on weight loss. Hoping that will keep me motivated :grouphug:

Tara - Great Goals - You can do this - my favorite commando walker :banana:

Off to get ready for the day...........Where is everyone else? HELLO!!!!!!!

Missing you!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lmhall2000

09-21-2005, 07:07 AM

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

Yahoo!!

169.5!!! You did it!!!! I can't wait to join you sister! I'm sooo excited for you...just seeing that number should keep you motivated to get down to the 150's!!! Can you believe you're only 10 pounds away!!!! :)

I suffered on my walk this am...I think I brought home a UTI from my vacation...I blame it on the Cowabunga slide that provided an unrequested enema.... :bitelip: ...but I'm really hurting after that walk and I have never seen a doctor here...can I just drink cranberry juice and get it done with or is there something over the counter? I haven't had a UTI in 10 years! Anyone with experience with this?

Thanks!!!
Tara

chrismiss56

09-21-2005, 07:36 AM

Sorry about your UTI:(:( Knock on wood have never had one and can't offer any remedies...........

I guess sooner or later you are going to have to find a doctor........can your neighbors offer any suggestions.

:(:( Take Care:(:(

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

westjones

09-21-2005, 10:50 AM

Linda, that is WONDERFUL!!!!! :cool1: Congrats on the 169.5! It is so great to be in a new set of 10s. Now you can head down to those 150s!!!

Tara, your goals sound great. I wouldn't be able to stay true to them for 90 days (especially not this time of the year with all the holidays coming up). Kudos to you! As for your UTI, I don't think there is an over the counter thing except for cranberry juice. So you have one of those walk in med centers there? You can probably get some antibiotics from them. That is where we are going now that our doctor has quit practicing. We are looking for a new family doctor, but so far we are just going to the walk in place.

OK, now for MY goal: I weigh in for September 1 week from today, so my goal is to stay focused and to not cheat for the next 7 days. I really hope I make the 5 pound goal for this month, but I know I am not there yet, and if this week doesn't go well it may be my first month of this year not to make my 5 pound goal. So for 7 days I am sticking to it!!!!

I'm off to walk! I have added a morning walk to my evening walk, making 2 miles a day (one each time). I realize it isn't a lot, but remember I am the one who doesn't exercise...so this is a BIG deal for me.

SOOOOOOO...here I go.......

Debra

lmhall2000

09-21-2005, 03:21 PM

Debra!!! IT IS A BIGGIE DEAL!!! :) Anytime we change our lifestyle to a better fit self is HUGE!!! 2 miles a day is 100% more than 1 mile a day and 200% more than no miles a day! If I did anything 200% more than before I think I'd be pretty well off (healthy choices, I mean! :))....so how was the walk? I absolutely LOVE walking...it's not hard on my knees and it gets my blood pumping...and hopefully burning those fat cells! :)

I did have a UTI...I LOVE my new doctor..they saw me the same day I called and I was in/out of his office in 5 minutes! WAHOO!!! I'm on Macrodantin and some pain pill for spasms...but I may skip that unless it gets worse...I really think the Cranberry juice helped out a load! The doc said it was possible if you started it early for the Cranberry juice to help fight off the infection...the cranberry juice makes the lining of the UT inhospitable to the bacteria growing there which in turn gives your body time to fight off the bacteria that's already there...so anyone who gets this might try it next time!

Off to the pool...10 days to wedding..gotta work on my swim stripes! :)
Tara

TigerCheer2009

09-21-2005, 05:36 PM

Uh-oh. I committed an oops. And it wasn't even on purpose today!!

I went to cheerleading practice and then came home and had chips and salsa. A bunch-mindless eating, seriously!!

Am over it now!

My goal for this month: More like some steps.

1) Drink lotsa water!! At least 5 16.9 ounce bottles a weekday, and 10 apiece on the weekends (done it before!!)
2) Avoid mindless/stress eating. It was a smallish oops.
3) After dinner, the kitchen is closed except for the water!!
4) Laugh some each day.
5) Exercise-every little bit helps.

Hi Tara-sorry about your UTI :( Thanks for the restaurant details.

To the people who ask about my school life, here is the Daily Scoop! (Thanks!!) Student Council meeting today-we chose a homecoming theme, discussed Spirit Week and formed Parade/Dance/Game committees. The president (J) of our class has to call a class meeting to discuss our float for the homecoming parade. I had cheerleading practice today-I learned a new dance and that's it. I did get to paint a poster that says "St. Joe-You Gotta Go! TIGERS TAKE OVER" and were talking about our warmups etc. etc. etc.! In typing class today we were talking about the TF reach and that made me think of the Tag Fairy!! And the GF=Grand Floridian...and we were talking about having a Decade Day for Spirit Week and I thought Pop Century!! Disney on the BRAIN! We kicked bum at band today because Ape wasn't there and I loved it!!

Must dash-I gotta update my totals!!

chrismiss56

09-22-2005, 07:01 AM

Morning Losers!!

Raining cats and dogs here :umbrella: :dog: :cat:

Got on the scale this morning and still clinging to 169.5........makes me nervous to be that close to the 170s. Have to do something about it!!!

Had a good day - watched my food intake, drank my water and 3rd day in a row of NO EATING AFTER 8PM!!!! :Pinkbounc :banana: :Pinkbounc

Trying for a 4th good day.........woke up with the beginnings of a sore throat - always makes me crazy because it can lead to strep....... :tilt:

Tara - Glad you went to the doctor..........hope you are feeling better.

Jen - What is the theme of homecoming. DD17 has already had homecoming.
We don't have a homecoming parade - long story but none of the suburbs surrounding the high school will let them have the parade on their streets....stupid GREAT GOALS - STAY FOCUSED!!! :cheer2:

Debra - you exercise fiend!!! :bounce: Good for you!! Let us know how it goes.

Puppy is barking - poop time ;)

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

westjones

09-22-2005, 08:30 AM

Some of you may remember that one reason I decided to lose weight this year is because when my mother was my age she learned she had diabetes (she died from diabetes six years ago).

I was tested last week and my results came back yesterday and my blood sugar is doing great! In fact everything on my test was good. DH was surprised to see that I am healthier than he is (according to these numbers--in the past he has been the 'healthiest' of the two of us!). So I beat him! :rotfl2: Not that it is a contest or anything--it is just nice to know that all of this work is paying off for my health. As much as I want to 'look nice', my main motivation was to be healthier!

Well off to walk my morning mile! I have my women's bible study this morning, so I have to get in my walk earlier today.

Linda--hang in there! I bet you will see the scales move by Saturday morning if you stay on track the next couple of days. We don't see the scales move every day, and some days (even after doing great) we see a shift up. Don't let that get you discouraged. Just give yourself time. I know that you are suppose to weigh in every day because of how your body can shift weights so easily from day to day, but as long as you realize that a move up and down can occur from day to day without explaination. After a week you can usually see a better picture.

Debra

digiMom

09-22-2005, 09:26 AM

Hi, everone. Mind if I join you?

I have a bet going with DH. If I can loose 30 lbs by end of February (would put me in 150's), we can go in May instead of next fall.

What do you think? Can it be done? (FYI, I haven't been down to that weight since before my 1st child 9-10 years ago :earseek: ) This thread seems real supportive and insiring...

lmhall2000

09-22-2005, 09:53 AM

WELCOME Digimom!!! YES you can do it!!! It just takes faith, trust, hard work and some pixiedust! :) I consider all these folks here to be my pixiedust! :) And having a goal like a Disney trip to celebrate the loss with is a huge motivator! :)
Come on in and share your struggles and excitement for making this move to a healthier you!

TC!! Wow you're a busy gal at school!!! This is going to be a fun year for ya! And don't knock the chips and salsa...that's probably one of the better snacks you can have!! Any chance to get in some vegetables is a good thing!

Linda...send that rain here!!! We're dry as a bone! Hey, holding at 169.5 means it's no fluke you're a loser...you'll see it go down over the next week! I know it!

Debra...WAHOO on such a great blood report!!! I bet it'll make your husband take note of what all he eats and such...losing just 10 pounds can make a huge difference in your health value. AWESOME JOB!!!

I had to skip my walk this morning..the UTI hit full force last night and those drugs really made me feel icky and yucky....I had a bowl of cheerios for breakfast and about 10 peanuts for a snack...about to have some cranberry juice and lots of water.

Everyone have a great losing day!
Tara

disneymom727

09-22-2005, 11:22 AM

Hi everyone. I am finally starting to feel better. Now I am just having to take care of my son who has the same virus only worse which is much harder to deal with. I hate to see him sick. I have put back on a few pounds which I am not proud of. I have not been exercising either. I planned on starting up again yesterday but wound up taking my son to the dr. and then we had someone come to do some work on our house and so on and so on. Today is another crazy day but fortunately my husband will be home tonight so I can get a workout in after dinner. That's the plan at least.

Welcome Digimom. I have no doubt that you can and will lose 30lbs. by Feb. Disney is a great motivator isn't it.

Tara-welcome back. I haven't posted since you got back so I wanted to say a quick hi. Glad to hear your trip went well and happy belated birthday to you. If I remember correctly it was on the 13th (that is my anniversary too).

Debra-congratulations on the great report. Thanks for reminding us all that losing weight is more than just looking better it is really about getting and staying healthy. That was my original reason for wanting to lose weight but sometimes I see these really skinny women and feel jealous for not looking the same. Anyway your post reminded me that it is more important to be healthy and I personally want that to be my motivator (not that fitting into a pair of size 6 jeans wouldn't help.)

Jen- You so make me miss being young. Enjoy this fun time in your life. You sound like your doing great. Your goals sound awesome.

Linda-Good for you with the no eating after 8. I have a hard time with that one. Keep trucking down those 160's. 150 will be here before you know it. :Pinkbounc

Everyone else I hope you all have a great weekend. To anyone in Texas or hurricane Rita's path my prayers are with you.

Take Care,
Haley

lmhall2000

09-22-2005, 11:38 AM

Haley! AWWW!!! I didn't know you were sick and what a horrible icky thing! I can handle myself being sick, but seeing a child not knowing why/when it's happening...really makes you sad. But they do seem to bounce back to normal alot faster than we do! My body always seems to lose fluid with that kind of sickness then the pounds come back strong because I think your body is trying to store to much to protect it...so give it a week of good eating and I bet that number will go down quickly.

I'm off to the grocery to stock up on good veggies and the sort. Trying so hard to avoid all junk..I have mini bags of Doritos and stuff for my son's football games that would be soo easy to just open up and eat something...but will not! I'll have some more peanuts then eat a good lunch somewhere before doing the shopping...if I eat on a full stomach I buy much better stuff!

keep focused team!
Tara

Worfiedoodles

09-22-2005, 06:46 PM

Hello!

A scone, a big brownie and Chinese food dinner later...but I'm o.k. with that. Today I had my yearly appointment with that health care professional we all love to see the most, and I just needed comfort afterwards. Nothing is apparently wrong, I just find the whole process so invasive, it makes me emotional. Anyway, I've survived that, my dental check up last week, and my ever increasing workload, so now it's time to get serious.

Tara, Kathy, Debra, LINDA! You are my inspiration. If you can have such success and still keep going, so can I! My nurse practitioner was very pleased with my weight loss, and it made me want to have even more to show for it at next year's appointment. I like Tara's resolutions, and starting tomorrow, I'm back to giving it my best effort, which I haven't done consistently since our vacation.

A dear friend and I have decided to do a Girlfriend's Getaway weekend in Las Vegas in January or February, so I definitely want to impress her with my weight loss since she saw me last. She lives in Los Angeles, so I haven't seen her since last November. I would really love it if I could "wow" her with my new, svelte body!

I feel like I'm never going to finish this trip report. I promise to do a couple of days this weekend, when I will definitely have more time.

Jen -- So glad to hear your school year is going well! It sounds like you have plenty of activities to keep you busy, and lots of fun to look forward to!

Haley -- Glad to hear your better, and I totally understand about your son. It is so hard to be helpless when they are ill.

Linda -- I am so proud of you! I knew you could do it. I promise, I have given myself 3 weeks to join you in the 160s, and I am determined to make it! Don't wait for me, you are paving the way! I am not eating after 8 pm tonight. I already ate way too much and not very well, but I am putting a stop to it so it won't go on all night.

Tara -- You keep me coming back, and your enthusiasm drives me to keep going! I am ready to fall with you into the 150s!

Debra -- Your success makes us all happy, and your new exercise habit is awesome!

Digimom -- Welcome! You will be amazed at the support and encouragement you find here.

Kathy -- I'm still so proud of your success! You are wonderful!

Lisa and Nikki -- Hope your week is going well.

Let's all plan on a fabulous Autumn weekend -- with apples for snacks, nice walks and fresh air for exercise, and plenty of rest and water!

Maria

chrismiss56

09-23-2005, 06:36 AM

Morning All!! :sunny:

Inching my way sloooooooooooooooooooooooowly away from the 170s......this morning the scale showed my 169.0 - a loss of 1/2 pound. Guess I am going to lose at 1/2 increments!! I will take it. :cool1:

Only have 9 1/2 pounds to go to the 150s!!!!! :goodvibes :goodvibes

4 days in a row of no eating after 8pm!!!! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

This weekend will be hard because I usually stay up later and feel a munchie attack while waiting for DD17 to come home. Any suggestions?

Well I don't think I am changing my pattern for now...........

Getting my water in, watching food intake, no eating after 8 pm.

Still plowing my way through Dr. Phil's book........haven't gotten to the how yet - still going through the why do I want to do this.

Maria- GLAD that your doctor appt went well and you must be so proud of yourself and your weight loss!! :goodvibes A getaway weekend with a girlfriend sounds like heaven. Where will you be staying?

Tara - How did grocery shopping go? Did you stay to the outside perimeter and away from the "yummy" stuff?

Haley - How is everyone in your family feeling? I have the beginnings of a cold..........BLAH!!! How you are all on the road to recovery and will be able to enjoy the weekend!!

Digimom - WELCOME We are a great group of LOSERS!!! :rotfl2: Glad you can join us!!

Debra - CONGRATS on the wonderful results of your medical tests!! That has to be the main reason I am doing this. My mother had a stroke in her early 50's and I don't want to follow that pattern. Keep going!! I am getting there!!

Cody is commanding my attention ;) :paw: :dog2:

Every else - let's hear from you!! Miss talking to you!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lmhall2000

09-23-2005, 08:17 AM

Maria! I like your plan for Fall...nice crisp apples and fresh air walks!!! Count me in!

Linda!!! .5 pound losses add up quickly...so WAHOO to ya!!! :cheer2: My shopping did not do so well...I had to run 3 errands before shopping and when I hit Wal-Mart the UTI pains hit hard...I only had energy to get milk, bananas, yogurt, whole wheat bread and turkey. The kids did each pick out their Little Debbie faves...but I have avoided them all so far. I want to start slimfasting or low carbing but I'm afraid to do either while on this medication...I can tell it's wrecking my stomach and low carb messes with your kidneys so I'm just trying to keep my calories under 1200 until I'm back and at it.

Good news, I've gotten all the stuff needed for next weekend's wedding except a pair of navy hose for me...guys I haven't bought hose for 6 years...anyone have a good name brand to buy that won't run or sag? I don't care the cost...I just want a good control type that will help suck in all the pouchy parts! :) I am wearing a corset thingie with this dress so that should help.

I missed my walk again this morning...that's 2 days in a row...so I hope I'm feeling much better tomorrow and can do my long walk then.

Drinking my water and cranberry juice!
Tara

lmhall2000

09-23-2005, 08:37 AM

westjones

09-23-2005, 08:42 AM

Morning All!! :sunny:

Inching my way sloooooooooooooooooooooooowly away from the 170s......this morning the scale showed my 169.0 - a loss of 1/2 pound. Guess I am going to lose at 1/2 increments!! I will take it. :cool1:

Wow Linda! This is super!!!! :cheer2: You go girl!

This weekend will be hard because I usually stay up later and feel a munchie attack while waiting for DD17 to come home. Any suggestions?

I swear by my carrots. They get me through my days. I get the 'munchies' every afternoon and I want something sweet to eat around 2:00 pm. I also KNOW that one reduced calorie ice cream treat is NOT going to make me feel full. SO I get a big glass of iced tea with no calorie sweetener (of course water is probably better for you, I just prefer tea) and a bowl of carrots. I usually put in about 1/3 of the one pound bag of carrots. I finish that bowl of carrots and my big glass of tea and THEN I allow myself my ice cream treat (one of those Skinny Cows or a Weight Watcher ice cream bar). If I have the ice cream first, I would still feel hungry after it is done. By filling up on the carrots first, I fill satisfied (and happy) after my ice cream.

So my suggestion is buy a bag of carrots. Munch on them while you stay up late. If you are craving something. Allow yourself 100-150 calories of some 'snack' item that you like but only AFTER you have finished the carrots.

Don't eat the carrots after your snack because you will still feel that hungry feeling when you are done with the snack. The carrots come first and then the snack.

A good snack is much more enjoyable (and easier to control) when you don't have hunger pains.

Digimom - Welcome to the group!!! This group has gotten me through this long journey, and they keep me going! You can do it!

Tara - I don't buy hose anymore either (funny how life changes when you leave the corporate world). I use to by No Nonsense, but I don't know if they are good or not. Do we get to see pictures of you in your dress from the wedding? Hope you are feeling better. Don't worry about the walking, you will be back on track next week.

Haley- sounds like things have been crazy. It is hard when everyone gets sick in the family. I hate when that happens. I'm sure things will get back to normal soon.

Maria- you are going to really surprise your friend! It is fun when you see someone you haven't seen in a long time and you have lost weight since seeing them. My sister hasn't seen me since May and she is thinking of coming next month. I have mixed feeling about her seeing me because I like it when someone sees my hard work, but my sister needs to lose weight too and I don't want her to feel bad.....so I am not going to say anything about me losing weight unless she mentions it. Now DHs parents will be here for Thanksgiving and it will be fun for them to see the difference.

Lisa- What is going on with you? How is school?

Jen--So when is the Homecoming? I love reading about your acitivities. Makes me wish I could go back in time. Enjoy this time. It is special (although each stage in life is special, so there are many exciting adventures ahead).

Well, got to go buy more carrots. Have a great day! I am challenging myself to stay on track for the whole weekend. We have nothing special going on, so I should be able to do it if I just stay focused. I really want to see a 5 pound lose for the month on September at my weigh in on Wednesday.

Debra

digiMom

09-23-2005, 09:02 AM

OK, what is that law...

"An object in motion tends to remains in motion; an object at rest tends to remains at rest."

Well, I've been at rest for a while now. and it is taking a lot of effort to get in motion.

Question: Who keeps a journal and does it help? I'd like to start one (exercise, diet, weight, etc.), but find I have a hard time doing that. And if I can't even keep up a journal, how am I going to keep up with execise. Aargh! Feedback and suggestions welcome.

digiMom

09-23-2005, 09:04 AM

And thanks to all for making me feel so welcome. I look forward to getting to know you all.

westjones

09-23-2005, 10:46 AM

I think Lisa keeps a journal.

Lisa? Are you around?

She teaches, so maybe she will have time to check in this weekend.

I don't keep a journal, but I do 'plan' my food. I am watching calories, and trying to stay to around 1200 a day. So I track my calories each day.

I do tend to use prepackaged foods. I love those 100 calorie snacks. Right now I am having;

-Nabisco 100 Calorie Planters Peanut Butter Cookie Crisps for breakfast and the Minute Maid light Raspberry drink (15 calories).
-at lunch I am using Kraft cheese sticks (2% milk ones) that have 90 calories, then I add some crackers (100 calories worth) and for dessert I have one of those 10 calorie sugar free Philly Swirl Stix (these are great, in the Frozen Food section, I learned about them in a magazine called 'Looking Good')
-in the afternoon I have 1/3 pound of carrots (about 1/3 of one of those one pound bags already to eat) and then I have a Skinny Cow or Weight Watchers ice cream treat both of which have about 140 calories.
-for dinner I have a salad with 100 calories of Kraft Light Done Right Ranch dressing and about 400 calories of whatever the family is having.
-at around 8:00 I have one of those 100 calories Nabisco Ritz snacks OR a 100 calorie bag of Kettle Korn pop corn OR 100 calories worth of Fat Free BBQ Pringles.
-THEN I do something that most on this list would never do, I have another snack at around 10:00 while I watch TV. This is one of those 100 calorie Keebler Cookie bags (either the chocolate chip or Sandies).

This isn't a 'journal', but I track my foods each day (got in the habit from Weight Watchers--I am a Lifetime member, and I am weighing in there once a month). The above is just an example of what my foods look for a day. It does change, but I use those premeasured foods a lot. I realize they cost more, but I find that I stick them the portions better AND since I am eating less, I am not buying as much food for myself, so in the end it all evens out cost wise (in other words I don't find my grocery bill to be any higher since I have started doing this).

I started this journey on January 1st (yes, a New Year's Resolution) and I am getting close to being about to post a 60 pound clippie. I was over 204 when I started and wore a size 20. Now I am in the 140s (but I don't weigh in until next week, so I really am not sure of the exact weight) and I am wearing a size 8 and they are starting to get slightly too big (hoping to have on a size 6 in October is all goes well).

So that will just give you an idea of what you can do if you stick with it and put your mind to it.

This group here--they have been my life line. It helps SO much to have someone to report in to and to boost you up when you are down. I don't think I would be where I am if it weren't for all the people in this 'Club'.

Tara is our 'founder' and I owe her a HUGE debt of gratitude for coming up this this thread and for keeping it going (so Tara, if I haven't said it before, THANK YOU for this thread!).

Debra

westjones

09-23-2005, 10:59 AM

If anyone wants to see our family trip...here's a slideshow from Disney...it's long because I haven't deleted any shots yet...

https://disneyphotopass.go.com/DPI/0/0/.TOP.System.Guest.SlideShow.aspx?sub=264311&iId=223514999

Let me know if it works!
Tara

Hey, Tara, you are looking SO GREAT! And what a cute family! Your kids are adorable! Looks like you guys had a wonderful time. I can't wait for our spring break trip in March. I loved your pictures!
Debra

jonestavern

09-23-2005, 12:00 PM

Hello All
just a quick one--very hectic here until next Wednesday--I'll breathe on Thursday! :teeth:
Tara, your pix are great. My favs are the kids posing with Tigger & everything in the AK! :flower:
I am still down 5#, but haven't budged! I am on track, though! I do find the giant salads & water help so much. I do not have a bit of stamina, but am doing 15 -20 min on the step & another 20 min with free weights. I have always been a slow loser, that's the pattern :rolleyes:

TTFN
Jean

TigerCheer2009

09-23-2005, 02:43 PM

WELCOME Digimom!!!! Very glad to have you here! About the exercise-how much TV do you watch? i ask because I have managed to start doing exercises during the commercials like pushups and situps and crunches. Or just "add on"-you know, like if you're pushing a grocery cart and nobody will look at you funny, then do a couple of lunges, or while you're cleaning windows, be on your tippy toes and come down (up down up down up down!) And I keep a journal! It's lost somewhere in the archives...

Tara!-AWESOME pics!! Yes, I am a busy girl!!! We need more veggies around here...and feel better!

Debra-Homecoming is October 7...which adds tons of work to be done!! I have a class meeting Weds., a SC meeting Weds., and Committee Meetings on Thursday and Friday!!

Linda-the theme is Fall Harvest Fantasy!!!

Thanks, Maria!
And Haley too!!!
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Today was very rough. I feel like I earned the Darwin Points for the day (the Darwin Awards...you know?) Firstly, I'm very busy and I feel somewhat chopped up. I'm saying that I'm just kind of out of it...which is weird because it feels like it's happening every day this week! Secondly, I'm very busy and stressed out a little because of band (our marching band festival is this week, my squad leader is being a pain in the bum but I went to DTD today and sat by the Lego statues ;) and we don't get to do the show we worked so hard on these last two weeks! AARGH!

I also had open lunch today (where you can go out of school to eat) and I went home and spilled hot soup on my arm!

Just very tiresome. All day long. Plus my homeroom teacher brought in lemon bars!!! I LOVE lemon bars and I only had one.

I really need to drink my water! I did super well yesterday!

Weds:
B: 2 cups of cereal (our toaster broke :sad: ) 4
L: "Pizza Dipperz" and pineapple (8)
D: Fajitas!! (8)
S: chips and salsa, apple, marshmallows (8)

Thursday:
2 cups cereal (4)
Salisbury steak and mashed potatoes (8)
2 soft pretzels (6)
Hot dog and Ramen Noodles (10)
Water=5 20 ounce bottles!!

Today:
2 cups cereal and a PB sandwich (4 plus 3=7!)
Chicken noodle soup, PB sandwich, 4 ounces OJ (1+3+1=5)
Snack: ??

Water: 0 yet

BIG football game tonight! Home! YAY!

Gotta dash! See ya!

lajones81

09-23-2005, 07:22 PM

*NikkiBell*

09-24-2005, 08:57 AM

Morning Losers! ;)

Before I get started, I just wanted to extend a big WISH welcome to Digimom! You will be amazed at how you change your life thanks to this board! :)

Maria, thanks for asking about me! I always wonder if I am missed. Teehee... ;)

Linda, that is awesome that you are so close!!!! Keep it up!!!! :Pinkbounc

I hope everyone else is doing well. This has been a very rough week for me emotionally and physically. One of the worsts was that I got my first scathing phone call from a parent (I am a fifth grade teacher for those of you who do not know) for the school year. It was a very violent and abusive call. The reason? I gave the child a warning because he was talking during instruction time. A warning...do you know what that is? A word that says, "be quiet." There is no consequence whatsoever. Well, to sum the phone conversation, I was told I am unprofessional, unkind to children, not knowledgeable of appropriate teaching strategies and methods, and more. It was really a rough one. Our parents are so incredibly demanding, and many of them pure nasty, because it is a very wealthy area and district. Last year, in fact, I was told that I am UNDER a parent because she makes more than I do and I have to serve HER needs. Oy vey. :confused3

It is hard for me to deal with nasty phone calls like that because I take teaching so incredibly seriously. I work 60-70 hour weeks yet get paid for 40, go to grad school in order to help my kids with new strategies and methods, serve on three school committees (curriculum, professional evelopment, and teacher of the year), plus advise two afterschool clubs (writing club and homework club). To be told I do not do a good job is absurd.

Anyway, another highlight of this week happened Thursday afternoon in school. I took a bad fall and have done something to my leg and ankle. It has been swollen and bruised since then and I feel a lot of pressure when I walk that goes up towards my knee. I have not gone to the doctor because it is probably a sprain or something she'll just give me an ace-bandage for and I do not want to waste the time when I have so much work to do. I did not walk on Thursday as a result, but am going to stick on a ace-bandage style brace and try today. Hopefully it will go well.

Oh, and the demon fairy came by for a visit this week to top it all off! :rotfl:

I lost three pounds this week. I just weighed in. This means I am ONE pound away from my first goal of losing 25!!!! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :banana: :cool1: :bounce:

Talk to you all soon! :teacher:

TigerCheer2009

09-24-2005, 11:25 AM

Lisa-thank you for checking in!!

Congrats on the loss, NikkiBell!! Hoping you feel better :wizard:

westjones

09-24-2005, 11:59 AM

It is hard for me to deal with nasty phone calls like that because I take teaching so incredibly seriously.

NikkiBell,
I am SO sorry this happened to you! I am amazed at how little support teachers get from parents these days. When I was a kid (long long ago) if a teacher told your parents you acted up at school, you got in trouble at home as well as at school.

I think teachers are WONDERFUL! You give SO much for our kids, and should be supported. There are a LOT of kids that need warnings (or more) at school. Good for you for giving the warning! You did the right thing. That parent needs to spend a little more time parently and less time blaming others for problems caused by her child.

:grouphug: Thanks for being a teacher. I admire those of you who can do it. I just don't have the strength, and could never do it.

Debra

zachsmom2000

09-24-2005, 02:43 PM

Hi, Everyone! I just found the WISH threads this morning. I have seen quite a few WISH cliparts..and was wondering what it was all about, so I went searching. On May 19th of this year I set a goal to lose 50 lbs. before my October 29th cruise. Well, this morning 5 WEEKS EARLY, I reached that goal! My ultimate goal is 114 lbs. - that will put me at 155. I still have a long way to go, but I am feeling really good today and am so excited to have found this thread. You all seem like really sweet people, that help to keep your fellow "losers" motivated. I look forward to catching up on all the posts, and helping to share in your losses. Keep up the great work...we can all make it!!!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :grouphug:

westjones

09-24-2005, 05:05 PM

I bought an MP3 player last night at Target in the clearance section for $32. I used it on my walked this morning. I just love it! I have been borrowing my DD's CD player, but it would skip while I walked (it is a cheap one, but works fine when you aren't moving).

Anyway, the MP3 player is nice because it holds 3 CDs so it plays for a long time. I actually.......not get this......you won't believe it.......

Walked 3 miles this morning!!! :banana: :banana:

There were still songs left to be played, but I was tired by then.

I realize I am behind the times. This is our first MP3 player. Now my girls want an IPOD (those cost a lot more--but maybe for Christmas, we will see).

I am actually looking forward to playing with my new toy again!

Oh, and welcome zachsmom2000! This is a great group! Hey....they got me to walk! I avoided exercise over the past several months of my weight lose, but I am giving this exercise thing a try now from all of their encouragement. Glad you are joining us!
Debra

lmhall2000

09-24-2005, 05:56 PM

Hey gang!! I only check in when I'm alerted a post has been put on here....and I thought it was awfully quiet and I just decided to check in and WOW some good info/encouragment/stuff going on here!

Welcome Zachsmom!!! CONGRATS on a great loss already!!! Dontcha feel GREAT???? Be very very proud of yourself!

Nikkibell...ick ick ick...sounds like that parent is one of those "turkey" types I try not to get me down. I have to throw in that sometimes you're the last straw on the camels back...the parents or parent is super stressed about other things going on in their life that they have little/no control over and when something presents itself where they think they can control it they take on an AGGRESSOR mode...it's so hard for me to handle people who are being unreasonable...there's a fine line with showing them you sincerely are concerned about their concerns and speaking so that they don't take everything sooo acidly! I hope you know that it's not personal and something much more on the lines of them taking their frustrations out on you.
I hope you're feeling better with the injury and keeping some focus on YOU..yes, YOU...for a change! :) Do something nice for yourself today! :daisy: :daisy: :daisy: :daisy: :daisy: There...a nice bouquet for you! :)

Well, I weighed 3 pounds less today than Tuesday when I returned from Disney...now just to get back to 175 and below!!! My UTI is still aching...hoping it'll be gone by wedding and YES I'll make sure to get some pictures! They start photographing the wedding party at 8:30 in the morning!!!AAAGH! Not a morning picture person! :)

I'm doing low carb until the wedding just to help my UTI, I figured all the fluids flushing through would actually help me kick this infection. I promise no more talk about UTI's! :)

I'll catch up with everyone on my next post...we're babysitting for some friends and are about to more than double our child quotient here! :) But, one's a baby...and I LOVE taking care of babies! :)
Tara

lmhall2000

09-25-2005, 07:16 AM

DEBRA!!!! You walked 3 miles???? OH MY GOODNESS!!! :cool1: I ammmmm sooooo exciiiiiiited for you! :) Before you know it that little MP3 will have you trekking across the US! :) I absolutely love walking and can't think of an easier way to get some exercise in...now if I could only follow your lead and watch my calories!

I just LOVE to eat! :) But I will get there! I've done low carb one day so far and did fairly well except for the BBQ sauce I put on my ribs...ugh! But today is a new day and I will make it a losing one...looks like TOM will hit right in time for the wedding! I will not bloat!

Let's kick it team!
Tara

TigerCheer2009

09-25-2005, 09:29 AM

Welcome Zachsmom2000!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And congrats on the loss too-I am willing to bet that you are going to continue that success!

Hi all!

Debra-CONGRATS on walking three miles!!! That is such a huge major accomplishment! I am SO proud of you!

Hi Tara! Congrats on the loss!!! Have fun babysitting, okay? I miss having a regular sitting job, but having a job with the Brat Kids just isn't worth it.

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The band festival was last night. OH. MY. GOSH! I loved every minute of it! But it took forever and a minute to find the place...and then we had to RUN to mass band, where we figured out we didn't have some songs (we played the Coca Cola song, Hey Look Me Over, Blues in the Night and God Bless the USA which I cried during), and A1 (squad leader APE!) started off in a REALLY bad mood. Anyway, we marched our cool selves down to the field and we mingled. I met some really nice people who like CHEERED for us when we started. It made my heart happy.

An-y-way! We did mass band practice and got really bored and our bells person dropped her bells and two people felt "weird" and had to sit out. Other than that, it was all good. Dinner was a hassle-a footlong turkey sub and chips. I know-I didn't even like the chips! But I ate them anyway...shoulda left them in their holder.

Then it was time to start! The local junior high went. Northwood made some really good friends (they were sitting on our left) and did cheers with us. They played Fun Fun Fun, I Can See Clearly Now, and Hunt for Red October. Then WE went and the cheering began. That was the best we'd ever played that show! I'm serious-and the crowd loved it! They ate it up with a SPOON, man! St. John's Jesuit went next with this seriously amazing show. (Our band got apples and cookies and water. I took two apples and 5 glasses of water and had to go potty really badly afterwards!) Their flags were pretty.

Next came Vermilion. They went to Disney and kicked off the MVMCP in 99 and 03. I was very jealous. They were nice, loud, had a good music selection and their flag people were AMAZIN'! After that came Bowling Green. They did a Rockin' thru the Decades thing that was cool, and played God Bless the USA because they did that with the host school on 9-11 and there was not a dry eye in the audience. Then came the UF Oilers. I wasn't impressed much. Then the host school-liked their marching style and music.

Mass band was next. BORING and the director made us start a song over. I just wanted to get out of there and go potty!

Then we went home. The end.
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B yesterday: 2.5 cups cereal and a slice of toast (5)
L: Chef Salad (lettuces, cucumbers, carrots, 1 slice of ham and cheese) 1, tomato soup (2)
D: Footlong turkey sub and chips (15 total)
S: all through the day: bagel AM snack because we got a new toaster, and 2 apples because they got shoved in my hands.

Water: 5 bottles at home, one bottle at dinner, 1 bottle after BG's performance, 5 8-ounce glasses at the Band Snacks place.
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Gotta go get ready for something. Maybe more water. I have a church youth group corn maze thingy tonight and homework. Adieu!

lajones81

09-25-2005, 08:00 PM

Hi!

I'm alive...I'll read all the posts later. Just found out one of two families got out of Texas...one family can't or didn't get out...I'm not sure of the details. Bottom line...prayers and pixie dust for them, as they will be riding out the storm.

Thanks.

Lisa

OK.....just heard...everyone is fine! I guess there is some building damage (of course!), but other than that...they made it! The girls (elementary school aged) asked their parents if they could sleep in the closet more often since they that it was cool! LOL! I'm glad to know that they weren't worried!

Thanks for your thoughts and prayers! :)

chrismiss56

09-26-2005, 06:43 AM

Good Morning Losers!!

Hope everyone had a losing moving kind of weekend.......Chicago had rain all day yesterday so it's coming your waaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyy :umbrella: :umbrella:

Still fighting my cold - was totally gone yesterday and last night the sinus starting running and drainage.........oh gross. Beginning to wonder if I have developed allergies. :sick:

I am still holding on tight to 169.0 which I will take because my food choices and amounts were not always the best. The good news is that I have now gone 7 DAYS with no eating after 8pm!!! :cool1: Is it a habit? NO NO NO.....I still go to bed wanting something to snack. So this battle is not totally won but am holding off the enemy :teeth:

This will be an interesting week - I am not subbing in a traditional setting. I will be assisting the librarian at one of the grade schools. I will be a proctor for a computerized standardize test that is given at the beginning of the year to all kids 3rd grade through 6th grade. Something different to do :teacher:

Ok am focusing on 168.5 so my goal is to keep the water intake up, WATCH those portions, walk the dog for longer times and NO EATING after 8pm. Am going out for dinner tonight to a crab house - planning bringing 1/2 of the dinner home for lunch tomorrow.

Lisa - I am so glad that everything went well for the Texas family and especially that the girls weren't scared. Ahhhhhhhhhhh to be young and innocent again. :goodvibes How is you goal of a healthier you going?

Jen- Got tired just reading about everything you did with your band :banana: :banana: Sounds like a GREAT time. Ok this city girl will bite - what is a corn maze thingy?

Debra - WOO HOO!! There is no stopping you and no more excuses for not walking!!!! When the bad weather hits is there an indoor place you can keep walking? I have an IPOD (got it for Christmas last year) and LOVE IT!!! Can't live without it. Even got the car adapter and can listen to it on those looooooooooong rides from Chicago to Indiana University straight down I-65. Keep moving and losing :banana: :banana:

Tara - Moving in the right direction!! :dancer: You will be dancin in a lighter you by the time the wedding rolls around. Good Luck finding nylons - remember my story of the "grandma" nylons :rotfl2: :rotfl2: pick a size that WILL stay up. Glad you are feeling better.

Zachsmom - WELCOME!! The more the merrier.......the road to a healthier you is always smoother to travel with friends. :grouphug: :grouphug:

Nikki - I hear you about parents. I think they should be the ones in school learning.............sometimes I wonder where they got their manners. I am so sorry you had to listen to that rude person. Don't let them get you down!! :grouphug:

Looking forward to hearing from the rest of the team!!!! :cheer2:

Keep Moving and Losing!!! :cheer2:

Happy Monday!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lmhall2000

09-26-2005, 08:09 AM

Hey guys I'm ready for this MONDAY are u ready for this losing Monday? For the next 3 weeks I'm going to have to be a losing coach to myself. I know all the right things to do...and I get half of it right every day...the problem is that half right is still failing!!! It's a big FAT F! F for french fries I shouldn't have eaten, F for Failing to get up this morning and walk, F for finding excuses to cheat with a bag of M&M's (TOM hit yesterday...hopefully will be gone by wedding Saturday!)....so I'm serious and y'all might just have to hear my drill sargeant chants at myself. So here it goes....I did a little bit of history research and found that military cadences also called "Jodie's" have been around since before the Civil War. "Jodies give you something to put your mind to," Jordan said. "Something to distract you while you're pushing yourself to reach new limits."
"You've got to sing it like it's bursting in your heart and you have to let it out."
SOUND OFF.....1-2
SOUND OFF.....3-4
SOUND OFF.....1-2-3-4
Momma, momma, can't you see?
Look what the Fat Cells done to me.
They took away my size 10 jeans;
Now I'm wearing them in the teens;
They took away my energy;
Now I'm sacked before it's 3...

But now it's time to set them straight
Let them see their crying fate
Fat cells have no hold on me
I'll kick them to eternity
I'll choose my foods so carefully
And move my bum dil-i-gently

So watch me as I zap these cells
So everyone will have to tell
How I had to give a eulogy
To all those cells inside of me
That kept me from the 150's
And being so fit and healthy!!!

SOUND OFF!!!

Whew!!! There! I feel PUMPED and ready to take on this day!!! If any of you come up with your own diddie's share 'em...It's all about thinking right and living right...I won't let those fat cells get me down! :)

Linda....sooo sorry to hear about your cold...I am sooo hoping it skips me this year....it's miserable but look at how you haven't let it sidetrack your losing ways!!!!! 169 is AWESOME!!!! And I'll be there soon! :)

Lisa!!! YAHOO!!! So glad to hear you made it through the storm and can take back this Monday and make it yours! It's so hard when things beyond your control throw you off plan...happy to hear you're dry and fine!

Jen...I WOULD HAVE LOVED To have seen all those bands!!! I really love watching all the marches and flags..they do some amazing things! So glad you're out there DOING IT!!! And two apples...way to go on good choices!!!!

My plan is to flush out my system with a day of fasting (slimfast and juices)...then start tomorrow making losing choices. I'll start with my walk and get lots of walking in...I want to be back to my lowest of 175.6 as soon as possible so I can see 160's by the end of October and 150's by Thanksgiving...it's challenging but if I stick to 1400 calories or less and keep up my walking I should be able to get close! :)

Tara

westjones

09-26-2005, 01:47 PM

"You've got to sing it like it's bursting in your heart and you have to let it out."
SOUND OFF.....1-2
SOUND OFF.....3-4
SOUND OFF.....1-2-3-4
Momma, momma, can't you see?
Look what the Fat Cells done to me.
They took away my size 10 jeans;
Now I'm wearing them in the teens;
They took away my energy;
Now I'm sacked before it's 3...

But now it's time to set them straight
Let them see their crying fate
Fat cells have no hold on me
I'll kick them to eternity
I'll choose my foods so carefully
And move my bum dil-i-gently

So watch me as I zap these cells
So everyone will have to tell
How I had to give a eulogy
To all those cells inside of me
That kept me from the 150's
And being so fit and healthy!!!

SOUND OFF!!!
Tara

:rotfl: Too Funny, Tara! You go girl! BTW, where those M&M the new mega ones? I want to try them (of course I will give the girls most of them :rolleyes: ).

I just finished my 3 mile walk for the day. Didn't do it yesterday because it rained ALL DAY!

Linda, I want an iPod now! I wonder if the Shuffle ones will come down since they have the new Nano one out. I like my MP3 player, but the connection for the earphones isn't good and it keeps going out on me. I'm not sure why. Well it was on clearance, so maybe that is why they were getting rid of it! I may have to get me one of those Shuffle iPods for Christmas if they price goes down.

I have two days until weigh in. I am not sure I am going to make the 5 pound challenge for the month. If I make it, I have promised myself a bag of Lay's Fat Free Cheddar and Sour Cream chips for this weekend! So I am being good for the next two days!

Let's take September out with a bang everyone! Then we have all of October to get through before Halloween! (Oh, how I love chocolate!--I am giving myself amnesty for 1 hour on Halloween night to eat whatever I want! :teeth: ).

Debra

TigerCheer2009

09-26-2005, 03:08 PM

I love that cadence, Tara! Sounds SO great!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
About my days:
I've also busted some other temptations. Keenercam was PMin' me yesterday and she was takling about how nobody could police my eating but me (like nobody controls your destiny but you) and it just really clicked! So not only did I give up 'the good' donut holes yesterday (but had a cheeseburger and fries :sick: and paying the price) but I also gave up a hot dog, french fries and a blueberry bagel! I just wasn't hungry! It's a first, I know.

Today was a very confusing day with lots on the agenda and little time. I kept forgetting and not remembering things. It just got way stressful, so I went to Disney World. The lines weren't too long at Magic Kingdom (which by the way, I have to give a How To....Speech and I chose 'planning a Disney vacation' and I'm loving it!) so I got to ride the Mountains, Pirates and catch the afternoon parade.

I'm going to have a mini-Treat day (bubble bath, candles, movie, good dinner) and just relax. Sounds good to me!
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Linda-You've never heard of a corn maze? They're very popular here! Farmers make designs (like paths) in fields of corn and they put Tasks (like getting stamps on a card or leaf hole punches on a card) in there and you find them and you come out. It's a great way to kill three hours. They also have free things like Corn Cannons and slides and corn kernel sand boxes and toys. What a shock!! You are going to HAVE to come to Ohio and see one for yourself.

This is one near by (2 hours)...best in Ohio, we think!-pumpkin patch, hayrides, cider press...

http://www.suterproduce.com/ The theme is PIRATES!!

Tara-Glad you like. You really shoulda came (there's always next year)!! It's tons of fun, and if you get there early, we can meet! :)

lmhall2000

09-26-2005, 03:21 PM

Debra!!! You are sooo much like me...promising yourself chips....I promise myself hot french fries...are we sick or what??? I'm the type that loves everything, I love my husband, I love my kids, I love walks, I love eating, I love french fries, I just can't seem to love eating fresh veggies as much as I love cheeseburgers! :) But I'm making steps to get there... :goodvibes

I couldn't do slimfast for lunch...why? Because I LOVE eating! :) So I had 3 slices of thin sliced ham, 1 small roll, 2 spoons of potato salad...and for snack I had about 20 peanuts...I'll do slimfast for dinner and hopefully kick this TOM craving thing outta here...it's soo hard for me to stick to an eating style during TOM...

Oh, and yes, OF COURSE I've had those big M&M's! We only had one bag and split it between me and the kids but they were very good! Oh, and I almost had a huge binge when at the candy store in Frontierland...they had all the M&M's separated by color and you could mix your own!!! I was ssoooooo tempted to get my family's fave colors (green, red, purple, yellow)...but I RESISTED!!! :cheer2:

This wedding is helping me to stay focused through TOM today...I saw the bride yesterday and I don't know her trick but she looks AWESOME!!! She looks like she's down 25 pounds in 2 months!!! Maybe if I plan to have a second wedding with my dh it'll spark me into losing mode!!! I'm not letting all this talking go for naught....I WILL be in the 150's this year!!! END OF STORY! :)
Tara

lmhall2000

09-27-2005, 07:42 AM

Morning weigh in update....I'm back in the 170's!!! YAHOO!!! I'm at 178.8...so I think I can whoosh the rest of these vacation pounds off by this weekend...whew! It feels GREAT to be back in the 170's...now to get to the 160's ASAP!!!! :)
Tara

Okay, I didn't do slimfast for dinner either...man TOM makes me HUNGRY! I had leftover pulled pork on wheat toast and some grape juice...oh did I mention I had a nutter bar....ugh! Okay it's a new day and I'm going to eat a good low carb breakfast and just try to fight these cravings! :)

HEY 150'ers!!! How's it kickin? Do the 150's feel closer today than yesterday? That's what it's all about!!!!

I'm feeling the need to lose! :)
Tara

westjones

09-27-2005, 12:31 PM

Morning weigh in update....I'm back in the 170's!!! YAHOO!!! I'm at 178.8...so I think I can whoosh the rest of these vacation pounds off by this weekend...whew! It feels GREAT to be back in the 170's...now to get to the 160's ASAP!!!! :)
Tara

Oh Tara, that is wonderful!!! :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Being in a new set of numbers is a BIG feeling! Good for you!

Now you have said goodbye to those 180s forever!!!

Debra

westjones

09-27-2005, 12:41 PM

OK gang, I need some help. Does anyone know of a good bra for 'full figured' women that really lifts and holds you in place? I feel like I am drooping (I am a D cup and no about of weight lose is going to change that--I was always like that even before I gained all this weight).

I could really use some ideas for some good support bras. The ones I have now are comfortable, but I would like some that could make me look good.

OH, and I have a suggest for anyone who has a buldging tummy (like I do--I hate it, my tummy is just not going away). I found the BEST jeans that make you look thinner. They are Lee Rivited Jeans:

http://www.leerivited.com/

JC Penney carries them, and so does Kohl's. I had some of these in the capris over the summer and they look great. The only jeans that make my tummy look flat. They redesigned how the pockets are and moved the side seams forward a bit.

Our Penney's had some one clearance this week (but not in my size, I hate being tall! It is so hard to find my size because I need talls). If you are in the store go try them one. I am telling you, they really make you look good!

Well, I did my walk, and I was good yesterday and doing good today. Knowing my weigh in is tomorrow helps. I am having lunch with a friend at Panara Bread after my weigh in, so I am hoping to be celebrating! If I don't make my 5 pounds this month, that is alright. I know I lost, but just not sure how much. There is always next month!

Debra

jonestavern

09-27-2005, 01:31 PM

Hello All!
Tara-SUPER! bet you feel like a new woman!
Nikki-sorry about the railing parents! :grouphug: I have been screamed at by just one--& he's a reporter to boot--fortunately??-he has screamed at a lot of female teachers, aides & facilitators--so I had company. It's very rattling & you did not deserve it!
:wave: Debra- I too, have trouble moving. It's just soooo boring for me! so for 3 miles you are my hero! :bounce: I am doing 15- 20 min on the steps but it's not any easier & I think I need to get some sort of machine that will make it more 'fun'- I wear the Playtex 18 hr bra, but I still feel I need something designed even better, longer to the midriff & wider under the arms
:wave: Welcome Zachsmom! :cheer2:
Jen--you are one busy gal! :flower: Yes, thanks to my goal of 80 oz of water. I too am a Potty Queen! :rotfl2:
Lisa-so thankful you & yours are safe! Ah, ya gotta love those young ones! :goodvibes LOL!
:flower3: Linda, these don't have any pollen! Hoping you will feel tip top in no time at all!
As for me, one more pound off bringing to a total of 6#! Can't say I'm pleased--too slow for me! :p But if I can only stick to no eating past 9 pm I feel I'll do better.

Jean

westjones

09-27-2005, 02:09 PM

As for me, one more pound off bringing to a total of 6#! Can't say I'm pleased--too slow for me! :p But if I can only stick to no eating past 9 pm I feel I'll do better.

Jean

Jean,
That is great! Six pounds is super!!!! I found that setting small goals along this journey really helped. Why not make this one your goal for the rest of this week. Make it your challenge. See if you can make it until Sunday with no eating past 9:00 pm. You can do it!

The exercise thing is only working out for me because it is Fall and I like being outside right now. I hate being hot and I hate being cold, so for summer and winter I stay inside. But it very nice out AND my neighborhood just happens to have a loop that circles around that is exactly 1 mile. Lots of people here 'do that loop'. I don't know what will happen once it gets cold. There is a Mall Walking group, but I would have to drive to the mall every morning. We will see. I am taking it one week at a time. This week, my goal is to do 3 miles a day (I work better if I take things in small steps).

You are doing great with your exercise though! Just getting started if the hardest part! My DH got me walking the 1 mile a day and I did that for two weeks. Then DD was jealous and wanted to walk with me, so I told her I would walk with her when I was done walking with her dad. So there was two miles. I did that for another week. THEN I bought my toy (my new MP3 player) and figured out that I could do 3 miles in 1 hour during the day by myself. If I had tried to start out like that I would never have gotten started.

Yesterday I did my 3 miles in the morning, THEN did my 1 mile with DH and THEN did 1 mile with DD for a total of 5 miles yesterday!!!

So take small steps and build on them. Trying to do too much all at once usually doesn't work out.

Congrats again on your weight lose!
Debra

Worfiedoodles

09-27-2005, 06:57 PM

I Want to be the Biggest Loser!

Hi guys!

Is it just me, or do you watch this show and wonder why your pounds aren't just sliding off, too? I know it should be motivating, but I seem to find it depressing lately. :confused3

Anyway, I accidentally had a good food day today! I had cheerios for breakfast, soup and an apple for lunch, tuna casserole for dinner, and 4 twizzlers for dessert. I'm actually on track for points, without consciously trying. Of course I feel a little light headed since this is the least I've eaten in days... :rotfl2:

I had this mean e-mail from a cousin today, and for once I didn't head for food. Instead I wrote an honest reply, which I of course saved and have not sent. If I still feel like this on Thursday, I'll send it. If not, I'll delete it. Once you send it you can't get it back. Either way, it makes me feel better to write it out.

My dh is in Orlando until Thursday. Why, you ask? I'm having a bit of a hard time believing this myself, but he went to go to an Alice Cooper concert with a friend. Not my kind of music, but this is his 18th or 19th time, so apparently it makes him happy. Anyway, I'm doing the single parent thing until he returns. I don't know how people do this day in, day out, and I only have one, fairly well-behaved child! If you know any single parents, give them all the encouragement and support you can. That's hard work!

You thought the trip report was over, but I just keep getting to it every once in awhile....

Day 5: After another Mickey WakeUp call we were off the Animal Kingdom for Donald's Breakfastosaurus. It was sad to leave our lovely room, but we were happy about getting to the cruise. The breakfast was o.k., my ds was thrilled with the character interaction, so we were happy. We used my attack strategy again, and got to do everything on our list. We boarded the bus for Port Canaveral, and settled in to watch a video about all the wonderful activities we could pay for... :rotfl:

Boarding really was a breeze. Since we had pre-registered, check-in was incredibly easy. I was not overly impressed with the buffet, but liked the full-sized desserts. We missed the DIS meet registering ds for the kids club. The irony is, I had already registered him online. The line to get the beepers was quite long. We had dinner at Animator's Palate, and possibly the worst table in the restaurant. But we didn't care, we were just happy to be getting dinner. I will be honest with you and say I wasn't that impressed with the food. It was o.k., but to me not worth raving over. The show the first night was Hercules the Museical, and ds and I both enjoyed it. DH opted to go to the sports bar area, as he had had more than enough Disney to last him for a lifetime at this point. Did I mention dh really does not like Disney? :rolleyes: Anyway, our room had plenty of storage, and I liked the verandah. I also like the split bath/shower. It really allows for more use. We were off to dreamland, getting a good night's rest before hitting the waves running the next day.

Exercise is not going to happen this week. Since I'm on both drop off and pick up duty for ds, I don't have my usual personal time. I'm also getting to work about 1.5 hours later than usual, so I have to cram more into less time. On the bright side, it's great to have two meals with him a day, and he's extra clingy 'cause he's missin' Daddy, so I get extra lovin' from my sweetie. I'm also too busy doing those pesky extra chores (oh yeah, I guess someone has to scoop the kitty litter... :rolleyes1 ), so I don't have time to sit and mindlessly eat. Speaking of those chores, I have a few to finish up.

Tara -- Your photos are fabulous! You are as lovely on the outside as the inside. I love your bootcamp. Just tell me how to start again, I'm there! Like you, I need structure!

Debra-- I can't believe you are already up to 3 miles! You are doing awesome!

Jean -- You are losing like crazy!

Nikki -- I'm so sorry for obnoxious people. Just be glad you don't have to sleep at night with the weight that must (or should) be on their conscience.

Linda -- I am so proud of you! You are doing great. We will get these habits, I promise! I haven't even weighed myself in awhile. I can tell my clothes are getting tighter again. I just can't bear to look. It's like a train wreck, I know what's going to happen, but I just keep moving toward it. I don't seem to be in the mindset to lose, so I know I have to fake it until I get it. The problem is my faking is a pretty big failure so far. I accidentally had one good day, so I'm going to try to make it 2 tomorrow!

Jen, Kathy, Zachsmom, Lisa, Jean and the rest of the gang -- I think we all (o.k., it's mostly me) need a little boost -- How about we each post one really good tip to get motivated when you just don't feel like thinking about weight loss? How do you get your focus back? And why do I think Debra is going to tell me to buy a bag of carrots?! :goodvibes Trust me, I say that with a smile. If I had her weight loss, I think I'd eat an entire carrot patch!

C'ya Real Soon!
Maria

TigerCheer2009

09-27-2005, 07:07 PM

Hiya!!! Today was a good day but very stressed. I feel like I keep running out of time!

You can be the biggest loser, I'LL be the Potty Princess!! :bride: princess:

Have you ever had one of those YEARS when nothing goes right, but it does in some ways? Yeah that's how this week has been going.

Good eating day until dinner when the stress got so high because there wasn't even a moment of peace to be savored. I hid myself in french fries. One little mistake. I'm moving on!!

My tip that works for me x2: Nobody polices my eating but me. Drink :drinking: and be the Potty princess: !

What might work for you: Keep your hands busy all the time because if I don't, I reach for a snack, regardless of whether I'm full or not. I also chew gum.

Exercise tip: work out during commercials or improve on a routine. IE Grocery shopping. Do lunges down the lanes! Weight lift those grocery bags!

Bye for now. I gotta be my Potty princess: self!

lmhall2000

09-27-2005, 07:08 PM

Helloooo gang!

Alice Cooper? pirate: I have to laugh and tell you that Alice Cooper is a homeschooling dad! :) Isn't that a hoot? He comes across as this heavy metal rocker and when interviewed about his kids he's a level-headed Dad just like the rest of 'em...Hope your dh had a great time at the concert!

Yes, single parenting deserves major kudos and hugs...tonight we have 2 extra children spending the night...their dear mother who is a gem of all gems of moms is facing a month by herself with 4 children (9, 6, 3, 8 months)...she homeschools and her husband is in his fourth year of medical school...so he's in Charleston for a month long rotation leaving her quite alone. We're trying to help out as much as we can, I'd take all four of them if she'd let me...but she's still breast feeding the infant and the 3 year old might not make a sleepover. But imagining a mom by herself all year round with children would be such a hardship...my hats off to all of 'em!

I AVOIDED leftover french fries at Chik-FilA! :) YAHOO!!!!
I walked my 4 miles this am
I've done all low carb today!

It's a losing day!

My dd (6) lost 2 teeth...her first ones and I've got to go do some tooth fairy shopping! :)
Love ya guys! Let's get this weight off for good! :)
Tara

NYcpa

09-27-2005, 07:57 PM

Maria - I'm with you on the motivation part. I can't see to motivate myself to consistently eat right much less get any exercise. I haven't even been drinking the water I know I should.

Tara - great job avoiding the french fries. I admire you for having kids over to help out a friend. I had my kids 13 years apart so I consider the to be 2 only children. They get along much better now that they are older.

Jean - congrats on the 6 lbs gone. Keep up the good work.

Jen- I don't know how you keep up with you schedule. Keep up with the good eating and don't fret the little slips. you have done great so far. It is refreshing to see you and Twinks trying to change their eating habits and go into adulthood healthier.

I went to the dr last night with the intention of trying to convice him to let me quit taking Lipitor. After talking to the nurse, I decided it would be wasted breath. It seems my bad cholesterol went from 71 to 96 in just 6 months. Even though it is within the acceptable range, it could be better. The major difference between the 2 tests was the lack of consistent exercise the last 6 months. My blood pressure was also elevated (probably for the same reason). My health alone should motivate me to exercise more but it doesn't. My mind is in the amount of work I have to do and the time I don't have to accomplish it. I am trying to think of a really good reason why I can't go down to Long Island for 4 days next week. Their auditor is going to be in and he wants me there. I really could use the days in my office getting another client ready for their annual audit which is supposed to start October 24. I already got a month repreive from the auditors.

I am thinking I should not go to WDW next Fri. I need the time in the office to try and get stuff done. I'm not sure I will enjoy myself thinking about all the work I should be doing. I WILL NOT BE TAKING WORK WITH ME NO MATTER HOW SNOWED UNDER I AM

I finally ate fairly decent today.
Breakfast - Quaker oatmeal raisin square
AM snack - 2 apples
Lunch - Bowl Apetit chix and pasta, diet caffeine free pepsi
PM snack - single helping of multigrain wheat thins
Supper - Cracker Barrel - buttermilk bisquit, 4 vegetable platter (green beans, carrots, cottage cheese and fried apples), diet coke

Water - only 32 oz. Need to get back to drinking more.

By being home, I am able to go to PT 3 times this week. The shoulder is still awfully tight. I really notice it when I try to reach around while at my computer to get something off my desk. I also heve no stregth in it yet. It sometimes seem to catch but the physical therapist says it is probably scar tissue breaking up. Hopefully he is right.

digiMom

09-28-2005, 10:04 AM

Hello, everyone!

I'm just posting a few stats this morning. I've read through the posts to keep up to date with you guys. I have to admit, I'm feeling a little "shy", and not quite ready to chime in like everyone's new best friend. I'll come along slowly...

I will mention, though, that Debra's absolutely right about the rivited jeans. I got some capris this summer, and they fit really nice. I can empathize with the bra thing, too. Believe it or not, I found a nice underwire one at Walmart. Not too expensive, so I can afford to replace when the wire gets loose and starts poking. (which seems to happen even if the bra costs $30.) I'll take a look and see if I can find the brand.

OK, so this week I've been real "pre-hormonal", but still managed to lose 2 lbs. :banana: I've been walking, cutting out eating after dinner, and drinking mostly water. I know there's more things I can do, but if I try to change everything at once, I just go back to old habbits in 2 weeks.

Talk to you guys later....

KathyT

lmhall2000

09-28-2005, 01:42 PM

Debra...on the bra issue...I always go with the wider support cushiony shoulder straps...and underwire bra...I like Bali, Olga, and one other one I can't think of the name...I've gone from a 42DD to a 36D...but just recently realized my D is probably drooping into a C...I'm sure when I lose these last 20-25 pounds I'll be a C and might not need those comfy straps but while I'm a D they really help support and lift and comfort! :)

Hey, we're all kind of bras here! We support, lift and comfort! :)

Kathy...I feel your angst about the work load....I know that you are probably doing the work of 2-3 CPA's! Your blood pressure and health will benefit from a trip to the World with NO work...you must really find a way to put doing something nice for yourself before thinking of how it will affect the workload before you. There will always be work there. Even after we're gone, they'll find another Kathy to do their audits...but would you rather have memories with your daughters or memories of clocking on the work clock? I'll fly up there and pack for you if that would help! :) And celebrate your new lowest weight!!! You're doing great....I don't trust those blood panels...a different meal than before could account for numbers like that...get your water in and eat a good veggie day before your next blood workup and see how that helps. I just think you don't give yourself as much credit and fun as you DESERVE!!!

KathyT!!! You just come on in anytime you feel like it! We're all wired differently and we all have something to contribute on this journey to goal. I do see a lack of CELEBRATION in ya..... :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: You managed to lose 2 pounds and it be pre-hormonal???? That is like WOW WOW WOW in my losing book! :) Stick around here and you'll start celebrating those .2 losses! :) I sure do! :) I'll have to try those riveted jeans...anything to make my midsection look less HUGE! :)

Maria...huh...dh doesn't like Disney? I really can't get that! :confused3 I have friends that think I'm nuts for going 4 times in 8 years...I want to tell them hey...some folks go 4x a year and don't get sick of it! :) But luckily lots of folks on this planet with lots of different likes...atleast your dh is willing to go for y'alls enjoyment..that's a sweetie! Yes, Maria....we can all be the biggest loser...I need to watch that show because it really peps me up...what day does it come on? You're doing GREAT on the eating! Hoping you're finding some tricky ways to get your exercise in....I parked as far from the mall as I could and made some extra laps getting to the one store I needed to go to. I really feel stronger if I exercise....YOU CAN DO THIS SWEETIE!!!

I've done pretty great today....eggs/bacon for breakfast...salad with lettuce, pepperoni, turkey and cheese and vinegarette dressing. 3 glasses of water and not so much a glance at the Reese cups on the counter. Only 3 more days until the wedding! I have to admit, I dearly love this friend but I'm soo uncomfortable walking in front of others especially in a sleeveless dress...but I'm keeping my thoughts on her union with this wonderful man and not on ME! I wish I would have been in the 160's for this wedding...but I just didn't do it....so to see 175 will be fine and I'll come back Monday morning with a great new lease on seeing 150's!

Le

westjones

09-28-2005, 01:43 PM

OK, finally have a minute to sit down on the computer. This is a crazy day, so I won't have time to type much.

I went to Weight Watchers this morning for my weigh in. I made it! I made the 5 for Sept. Challenge! I lost 5.6 pounds! I think the walking kicked it up for me! So now I am getting those Lays Fat Free Cheddar and Sour Cream Potato Chips this weekend :goodvibes .

I walked my 3 miles this morning. LOVE that MP3 player! Makes such a difference!

Had lunch with a friend, and am going to pick up DD after bit from school and then running other DD to a dance class.

So NOW I need to get some homework done. Just had to tell you my news.

I am 'trying' out a new bra that I bought at Target today. It is one of those molded cup foam ones. So far it does seem to give more lift and a better appearance. I'm not use to the girls being up so high, so I haven't decided on the new look yet :rolleyes1 . I haven't figured out the part about washing it. It says hand wash, but I don't want to do that, but I am wondering how the molded shape does in the washer. Maybe washing it on gentle.

Hope everyone is having a great day! I am! I can't believe I made the challenge!

Debra

westjones

09-28-2005, 01:47 PM

I will mention, though, that Debra's absolutely right about the rivited jeans. I got some capris this summer, and they fit really nice. KathyT

Kathy,
I understand feeling a little shy. If we were meeting in person, I would hardly say a word. I am very chatty online, but in person, I am not. But jump in anytime. This is a great group!

And to everyone, I am telling you, try on these jeans the next time you are at Kohl's or JCPenneys. I am so surprised how nice they made me look. They are the ONLY jeans that give my tummy that flat look. So give them a try!

Debra

lmhall2000

09-28-2005, 04:11 PM

:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2:
WAY TO GO DEBRA!!! 5.6 pounds is AWESOME for a month!!! Enjoy those potato chips!!! I salivate just thinking about them...Pavlov would have a field day with me!

Okay, just returned from the grocery store....let me share some feelings here and see if any of you share this or have some words to change my thinking. First, I'm doing low carb this week so that may have something to do with it....but walking down the bakery aisle...I just nearly drooled over all of it! From the homemade apple cobblers with lattice sugar crust, the homemade buckeye cookies, the birthday cakes with all those pretty roses, the gingerbread men with chocolate chip buttons, the package for onion ring batter, the roasted chicken...I JUST LOVE FOOD!!! I have memories of making gingerbread men with my grandma and the smell and taste just bring back such good memories! I love sitting around with family members at reunions and holidays sharing a piece of Grandma's blackberry cobbler.

My point is...when I lose these last pounds will I be able to keep it off and still make memories with food? I know the answer, but it just seemed so daunting looking at all those foods I love and thinking I'll never eat those again...or worse yet, stop losing just so I can indulge! Okay, TOM is still here so I know that has something to do with it...but does anyone else have this food issue?

Thanks!
Tara

westjones

09-28-2005, 04:34 PM

Okay, just returned from the grocery store....let me share some feelings here and see if any of you share this or have some words to change my thinking. First, I'm doing low carb this week so that may have something to do with it....but walking down the bakery aisle...I just nearly drooled over all of it!

My point is...when I lose these last pounds will I be able to keep it off and still make memories with food?

Tara

Tara,
I know what you mean. I LOVE food too. I see things at the store ALL the time that I want. In fact, the other day I saw these Lava Cakes on sale at Meijers and I wanted to buy the box of 4 SO BAD. A year ago, I would have done just that. But while I was at the store feeling deprived, I thought about it and remembered that in March I am going to Palo on the Disney Cruise and I am getting the Chocolate Souffle!

Now I realize that March is a long ways away, but my point with this is that I am going to allow myself these memories with food and I am still going to enjoy all those wonderful things......but only from time to time.

A couple of months ago my family started doing something we NEVER did. When we go out to a sit down restaurant (which is only about 1-2 times a month) we started ordering a dessert! It has been SO fun! In fact, it was MY idea (the one on the diet!). But we pick one we haven't had before (and since we just started doing this we hadn't tried any) and we get 4 forks. I eat 3 bites (something I got from the Weigh Down Diet book) and the rest of the family finishes it. We go slow (after all, we just finished dinner, with at least half of my dinner in a take out box). We are making fun memories from this.

So on a daily basis, I don't enjoy those little treats, but I do indulge from time to time (a good example, last night we were at my DD's open house at school and they have samples of cheesecake there from Market Day--we each picked up one sample of different flavors and we all shared and tried each one, I don't let my diet get in the way of sharing a moment like that with my family, but at home I don't go and get a piece of cheesecake just because I want one--and I DO want one).

Debra

TigerCheer2009

09-28-2005, 04:57 PM

Nice job Debra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cheer2: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :banana: :Pinkbounc

Nice job, Digimom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :banana: :Pinkbounc :cheer2:

Okay, today was very good!! I was able to resist the pull of cinnamon rolls and cookies today! I'm very proud of myself :) :goodvibes

I have some icky news: I'm a "keyboarder" but the the typing teacher has me all prepped and ready to be on the yearbook staff next year. They have "conferences" and there is one tomorrow and I was going to go, but the principal said no!!! I'm a little bit mad because I was so psyched! But, I digress.

lmhall2000

09-28-2005, 05:12 PM

Debra...thank you! I needed to hear that! After I wrote that post I settled for a rest for a second and grabbed my Land's End Overstocks catalog...seeing all those trim ladies modeling the clothing...made me realize! Won't it FEEL GREAT to be fit????? Slipping into size 8-10 pants and wearing Medium tops loosely? Being able to have more energy with my kids and doing more outdoors with them. Not being embarrassed for family photos at holidays. And when I do make those gingerbread cookies it'll be a special memory like my grandma did with me...I'm sure she didn't make and eat them every day just when we were down visiting probably.
I guess I just think that everyday has to be special and have some special food to celebrate the day with...I wish I just looked at red bell peppers, cauliflower, broccoli and eggplant with the same "awww" feelings of yesterdays!

Jen...huh? Principal won't let you go? I hope you used all your beggin techniques! :) WAY TO GO on avoiding all those sweets earlier! You are one strong lady!!!!! Keep up the great work!
Tara

Worfiedoodles

09-28-2005, 05:16 PM

Happy Wednesday Night!

Well, it is for me. I love "Lost", so I have some total quiet me time to look forward to, since ds should be sound asleep by then.

Even though I spent today at an all day training, I did o.k. I had Cheerios for breakfast, 2 boxes of raisins for snacks, and Chinese food for lunch. But, I limited myself to 1 spring roll, cucumbers, and 1/2 portion of beef w/broccoli served over brown rice. I'm having soup for dinner, so hopefully that will balance things out some.

My only exercise was walking from the hotel to the subway, and that was a lot shorter than my usual commute. I was wearing heels, so it felt like it was much longer... :rotfl:

I am feeling a lot better today about getting it together weight wise. As usual, a timely post from Tara cheered me up. And made me face reality. I got on the scale this morning, and I was 174.5. Hey, I'm still under 175, and I know I can get back to 170 and then finally see the 160s in just a few weeks - when I apply myself. I can't make the best choices all the time, but I can try to make better ones on a consistent basis. And I really have to add the exercise back in! I am committed to starting again tomorrow, when my dh gets home. I'm picking him up at the airport tomorrow afternoon, so there's no reason he can't pick ds up from school, and I can't have a workout.

Debra -- I think you have a great strategy in just taking 3 bites of a dessert and sharing! That is a tip I will be applying when we eat out. My problem is my dh doesn't like dessert, and my ds only likes plain ice cream, so I'm the only one eating something decadent. It doesn't seem worth it to order it if I'm only going to have 3 bites...so in that situation I should just wait until I get home, have a WW dessert and eat the whole thing! Oh! And I am so psyched you lost over 5 pounds when you weren't even sure how you were doing! You are a pro! Congratulations!!

Tara -- I know exactly what you mean about the bakery section. It's just painful to see the roses on those birthday cakes. I want them all! I actually usually send my husband when ds has a birthday party, because I will eat frosting! I'm not even that interested in the cake, I want the buttercream. Yum. O.k., I should not be writing this before my delicious, nutritious, low calorie supper of soup, it's taking me places I need not go. The Biggest Loser is on Tuesday nights at 8. Now the women are losing normal amounts, 0-5 lbs., so it's pretty motivational. Anyway, we are going to do this! You are going to look lovely at the wedding, and I want you to imagine all our smiling faces cheering you down the aisle!

Kathy T -- It's a lot easier for me to be open in this forum as time goes on. I wouldn't be like I am if it wasn't for the support and good advice I receive. Sometimes I need a swift kick in the pants, and it's good to get that, too. Just come along at your own pace. The beauty of this is, we are not in competition, we all have the same goal.

Kathy -- Tara had fantastic advice for you. She and Debra are our sages. I want you to come back from your trip rested, relaxed, and focused on your quality of life. You deserve to enjoy yourself. I am so glad you are determined to have a wonderful trip!

Jen and Jean -- I'm laughing as I think of you as the Potty Princess and Queen, but drinking that water is so important! You are leading they way, and we should all get in line behind you for the next open stall!

Linda, Lisa, Nikki, etc. -- Just a "Hi" and a hug! :grouphug:

I'm off to serve the soup, do the household chores, and settle in for a restful evening, with no eating after 8 p.m.! (I'm winking at you, Linda!)

Maria

TigerCheer2009

09-28-2005, 05:22 PM

I didn't have time to beg and plead!! Right as I was walking out of the classroom, the teacher says "Hey, Jen, bad news! You're not going on the field trips...sorry!"

Thanks Tara!

TigerCheer2009

09-28-2005, 05:25 PM

:goodvibes Happy Wednesday Night!

Jen and Jean -- I'm laughing as I think of you as the Potty Princess and Queen, but drinking that water is so important! You are leading they way, and we should all get in line behind you for the next open stall!

Maria

:teeth: Of course!! Gotta go! :p

chrismiss56

09-28-2005, 05:26 PM

Evening All!!

I have not been GOOD :mad: :( :mad: Been out to dinner once and lunch once and made some really bad food choices........ :faint: :crazy2:

So I am back to 170 :(:(:( Feeling really BLOATED!!!!!

This should give me a kick in the butt - instead it has just depressed me!! I am such an emotional eater..........so it STOPS NOW!!!! Back on track!!!

I CAN DO THIS!!

:cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :Pinkbounc

Will work on this I promise.........160s I am coming back :goodvibes

Jen _ GOOD JOB on resisting the treats!! Be my hero!!!

Debra - WAY TOO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I want to be like you......have to get that IPOD out and kick it up a notch. You should be so proud of yourself. :bounce:

Tara - You and I need to work on MODERATION!! Look at Debra - we CAN have it all but need to do it in Moderation.....hmmmmmmmm need to look up the definition. Let me know if you know what it means :rotfl2: Food is my comfort - need to find a new security blanket :rotfl: Hang in there - you and I will figure this out.

Kathy - What are we going to do with you?? I worry about you and your health. You work way too hard. I want you to take a 1/2 step back and try to SLOW DOWN!! Your health is more important than anything else. :wizard: :wizard:

Kathy T - We all find out way in this group. Join in anytime you feel like it!! Talk about anything you like - we are all here for you :grouphug:

Maria - WE CAN ALL DO THIS TOGETHER!!! WE WILL NOT GIVE UP ON EACH OTHER UNTIL ALL OF US GET TO THE HEALTHY PLACE WE WANT TO BE AT. We can do this...........just keep talking and letting us know how you feel :grouphug: :grouphug:

Off to drink my water - which I know is one of the problems this week.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

lajones81

09-28-2005, 08:14 PM

Hi, all!

Oh I feel so terrible right now...I have not been supportive here at all! Life is crazy right now and it's good and bad. I'm learning a lot in school, but it's so tiring to do work and class.

As for my weight loss, I've kinda stalled right now.

I hate to say it, but I'm not sure I'll be able to write very often and I don't like that about myself right now. :( ARGH! It's the same old pattern of life: Prioritiess: #1 - Work, #2 - School, #3 - Bookclub, #4 - Personal Health. Any thoughts on how I can break this pattern?

I hate to be such a drag...it's my own fault that I took on so much! LOL! Oh, well...I hope you can forgive me!

Lisa

NYcpa

09-28-2005, 08:43 PM

Tara - thanks for the offer. I have to go to Long Island next week so I figure if I can get 5 hours of work in at the hotel each night, I might be able to breathe. The IRS doesn't like missed deadlines and neither do the clients. I have a construction client who brought his stuff in on Aug 26 and I haven't looked at it. He called today and the secretary told him it was still on the shelf and he had until Oct 15 to get it mailed in. I WILL ENJOY MYSELF AT WDW AND COME BACK RESTED. I will need to be rested in order to meet all the deadlines.

Debra - great job on meeting the Sept lose 5 challenge and on the 3 mile walk. I find it is easier to walk to music also. I have some fitness CD's that include some 70 & 80's music pumped up for cardio workouts. I seem to walk to the tempo of the music so the faster the better.

Jen - too bad about the field trips. Keep up the good eating habits.

Maria - thanks for the support. Keep up the good eating and you will be in the 160's in no time. Keep drinking the water and join Jen & Jean as the Potty princess: I will try to have a wonderful time at WDW. We are going to try to eat our way around the world at the Food and Wine Fest. By the time I come back I can join you in the 170's for a short period. We can slide into the 160's together.

I know there will always be work to do and I am not usually this far behind but I wasn't smart enough last winter to realize that it is impossible to juggle 2 full time jobs. The second job will hopefully be over by the end of October.

I had a client call yesterday and offer me a job with them. Their banker wants them to have an accountant on staff to do the job costing schedules which they are required to produce. They have scraped by with insufficient data in the past but now need to know exactly what each job is costing them so they can bid jobs better in the future. I have to talk to her tomorrow and see what she has to offer.

Eating today was good or at least stayed under 1500 calories.
Breakfast - Quaker oatmeal square
AM snack - 2 apples
Lunch - salad w/carrots, cabbage, eggs and a little cheese, diet caffiene free pepsi
PM snack - Nature Valley heart healthy honey nut bar
Supper - beef stroganoff, caffeine free diet pepsi
Dessert - edys slow churned ice cream with nuts
Water - about 45 ozs.

Goals - increase water intake, reduce soda, keep calorie intake below 1500 per day and EXERCISE.

SEVEN MORE DAYS TILL WDW :banana: :banana: :banana:

westjones

09-28-2005, 09:24 PM

chrismiss56

09-29-2005, 06:50 AM

Morning Losers!! :)

We are down to 42 degrees here.......brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....But just can't bring myself to wearing shoes. Hoping to go to work in sandals. Not ready to let go of my exposed toes :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Cody (now 5 months old) decided that he need to get up 45 minutes early this morning............ :paw: :pug: Boy is it dark at 5 am :teeth:

PITY PARTY IS OVER!!! Back to work for this particular LOSER :banana: :banana:

Started reading a book last night called Change One. The entire premise of the book is to change one thing about your lifestyle at a time. For instance the first week the focus is eating a healthy breakfast. Very interesting reading and hope to continue.

Lisa - WE ARE SO HAPPY TO HEAR FROM YOU!! It is so hard at the beginning of the school year.........just take a deep breath and one step at a time. How are you doing with bringing lunch to work? Or can you find a way to take extra steps in your day....maybe parking further away or taking the longer way to the office. Don't ever feel bad about not stopping by as often as before. Just excited that you had the chance to say HI!! :grouphug:

Kathy - Good Luck with the potential job opportunity!! I have always believed things happen for a reason and you never know what will be. Sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo excited for you to be going back to WDW. Never been to the Food and Wine Fest - looking forward to your trip report. Let's all slide into the 160s together :cheer2: :cheer2:

I want to join the Potty princess: club toooooooooooooooooooooo :goodvibes

Off to eat a healthy breakfast - oatmeal sounds good.

So goals of the day - healthy breakfast, potty princess member and NO EATING AFTER 8PM!!!!!!

Let's get MOVING AND LOSING :Pinkbounc :grouphug: :Pinkbounc

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

westjones

09-29-2005, 08:59 AM

Happy Wednesday Night!

Well, it is for me. I love "Lost", so I have some total quiet me time to look forward to, since ds should be sound asleep by then.
Maria

Maria,
Did you notice that when the girl was all alone in a room full of food for the first time in 44 days, the one thing she took was CHOCOLATE! When she grab a bunch to go, I had to laugh. I said that would be ME! Give me the chocolate!
Debra
(we are hooked too, it looked so weird when it came out and I didn't watch it last year, but over the summer during reruns we started watching Lost and not we are hooked too. Do you think the 'others' are also from the plane, but a different section, like the rear--that is what DH thinks?)

disneymom727

09-29-2005, 10:19 AM

I'm baaaaaack!!!! I will be so happy when Sept. is over. What a crazy month we have had. Between school starting, illnesses, vacation, dodging a minor hurricane, mom came for a visit and a baby shower for a friend, we've managed to survive. Unfortunately not without gaining back a few pounds :mad:

I am ready to start again. I think I said that the last time I posted but this time I mean it. We are starting to get some gorgeous fall weather so I plan to start walking and get back into the swing of my daily workouts. There I said it, no going back right?!?! I also plan to get back to eating my veggies with lunch and stop snacking or eating after 8:00 p.m.

Hope everyone is having a great week. I have tried to keep up with reading all the posts but I am sure I have missed a few. Keep up the good work everyone!!!!!

Haley

digiMom

09-29-2005, 10:27 AM

Maria,
Did you notice that when the girl was all alone in a room full of food for the first time in 44 days, the one thing she took was CHOCOLATE! When she grab a bunch to go, I had to laugh. I said that would be ME! Give me the chocolate!

:rotfl2: I noticed that, too. Hysterical!

OK, I need to rant and rave. My husband goes to the grocery store last night and brings home...

FIVE packages of chocolate chip cookies
2 packages of ice cream bars
2 boxes drumsticks (those cones with the chocolate on top)
white bread
soda...

:sad2: What the hell? He does this everytime I try to watch my diet and exercise. Every time. I don't think he's purposely trying to sabotage me, but it's really getting me mad! So far, I managed to only eat one cookie, but it's only a matter of time...

I just don't know what else to say... Why? When we first started going out, I was a nice, trim size 3/5. I could jog 40 minutes, 4 times a week. Then I put on a little after getting married, but the big gain came with my 1st child. Never really lost the weight I gained. (But I was stressed. DD had a lot of health issues). Then I lost a little. Then DS came along, and went back up again. Now really having trouble losing. My body just seems to hold onto the fat for dear life. DH says he wants me to loose weight. But like I said, as soon as I try, in starts coming the food. I've told him about it before, and he agrees at the moment. But the staying power of our discussion just isn't there.

I don't expect any fixes from anyone. Just needed to vent a little. :headache:

Worfiedoodles

09-29-2005, 02:44 PM

Maria,
Did you notice that when the girl was all alone in a room full of food for the first time in 44 days, the one thing she took was CHOCOLATE! When she grab a bunch to go, I had to laugh. I said that would be ME! Give me the chocolate!
Debra
(we are hooked too, it looked so weird when it came out and I didn't watch it last year, but over the summer during reruns we started watching Lost and not we are hooked too. Do you think the 'others' are also from the plane, but a different section, like the rear--that is what DH thinks?)

Hi Debra,

I did notice! I can't imagine life without chocolate for 44 days. You'd be peeling me off the ceiling!

I agree with your DH, I think they're from the back of the plane, and Rose's husband is with them. I'm just wondering why they were attacking Jin. Maybe there's something on their part of the island that makes you violent?

It's a good thing I cut off the food before the show. I could easily eat bags and bags of chips and not even notice what I'm doing while I watch it! :rotfl:

Maria

Worfiedoodles

09-29-2005, 07:07 PM

Ummm, Hi Again!

Just checking in for the evening. Today's food selections:

B: Raisin Bran
L: 6" Subway sub, ind. bag of baked chips, sm. box of raisins
D: 1/2 Red Baron Pizza
S: Lindt Ball

I didn't get to the planned exercise, but I'm hopeful I will soon. I am so swamped at work, I don't think about food until I get home, so I guess that's good? :goodvibes

I'm looking forward to a great tomorrow. Tomorrow I seriously work on drinking my water!

Linda -- It's 8, all the snacks have padlocks! :rotfl:

Lisa -- So glad you checked in! We all go through times when it's hard to get here, just know we're here when you need us!

Digimom -- I understand the venting, that's one nice thing about coming here. Sometimes these things just need to be said. It helps, too, I promise, just putting it in writing. Sending you a big hug :grouphug:

Haley -- Great to hear from you! Welcome back, we've missed you!

Linda -- Have you joined the potty princess club? I think I'm still picking up the literature, but I'm hopeful for the weekend...

Kathy -- Lots of luck with your job decision. It's hard to know when you find the perfect situation, I hope yours appears like magic princess:

Jen -- Sorry you're going to miss the field trips. I hope everything else is going well.

Tara -- Are you still up walking with the chickens? You get the early riser award! By the way, my ds said Calico Cooper seemed to really enjoy performing with her dad. Guess all that time spent together paid off!

C'ya Real Soon!
Maria

lmhall2000

09-29-2005, 08:02 PM

Hey gang!!!

Maria!! I'm right there with ya baby!! I was at 177.4 today...whew!! 7 pounds of Vacation weight GONE!!! UGh! Vacations are worse than TOM!!! I'm coming for you and we'll ride down to the 160's in style...in those nice riveted jeans everyone's talking about! :)

Lisa...hmmm...let me think...break the patter of work and lastly personal health...okay...I'm brainstorming...how about finding ways in your work to make it also a personal health bonus...like when you're sitting at the desk grading papers...do some gluteus maximus clenches (3 sets of ten) or when parking your car...park it the farthest from the building...heck even walk around the building to the farthest door...find a fellow pal to walk 15 minutes with you at school...bring a change of socks/walking shoes and enjoy a brisk fall walk. Challenge some other pals at work to join a biggest loser at school program...surely someone else there would like to get some pounds off....then you could find a way to have pals along your journey when you can't find time to check in with us pals! We're here for you...don't feel like you have to be a repeat poster to feel loved and wanted....we just want to help EVERYONE get to 150...I've been at WISH for 3 years and I'm still not at 150 yet..so don't think we ever give up on anyone! You're gonna DO THIS!!!

Kathy!!! YAHOO!!! You're counting down...you're doing it...you're gonna take a VACATION!!!! AHAHAHAHAHHAHYipppeeeekaiyay! I'm really hoping this other job offer will replace the other two you already have!!! One job-one person...keep chanting that! :) AWESOME eating by the way! :banana:

Linda....like the premise of the book! LEt us know what you change! How about my first one...I'll give all folks around me weekly chocolate chip cookie batches so they'll get bigger and I'll look smaller...does that count? :earboy2: I have changed my one thing by getting those walks in...I've been pretty consistent...managed atleast 4x a week since getting back and it is DARK in the morning! Sun rises about 20 minutes before I return home...we're wearing reflectors now. And the temp dropped 20 degrees from 5:30-6:00 am...we were not prepared!!! EEK!

Haley!!! Welcome back!!! Great to see you again...great goals to get! I think not eating after 8 is a GREAT tip for anyone...I think I can attribute 5 pounds alone loss to that . Come on and be the loser we know you are!!!

digiMom...okay, does your dh have a sense of humor? Can you plan a little accident? Have the cookies sitting on the counter and as you're fixing a sandwich have the vinegar bottle fall into them...then put the ice cream in the refrigerator by 'accident' and after they're melted just slap your head and say "Silly me!" Or when he sabotages you again...go spend the same amount on girlie movies and watch them for several nights in a row...or go buy a dream outfit and let it be your inspiration...tell him if he wants to see you in it..stop buying the junk! But I'm so proud of you for only eating one cookie....stay STRONG!!!! I passed up homemade cupcakes and french fries today...oh and ginger cookies...it was soo tough....but I'll feel better about it tomorrow! :)

For the LOST fans...huh? I'm sooo confused! Who is the guy down in the quarantine thingie? What happened to the other guy on the raft? I know the little boy got snagged but what about the other man? I'm sooo LOST about LOST! Fill me in! :)

Stuck to low carb...got my walking in...almost froze...but did it...now resting and saying my kids prayers before big wedding weekend...will have shots for ya when I get back! :)

Tara

westjones

09-29-2005, 09:23 PM

Linda....like the premise of the book! LEt us know what you change! How about my first one...I'll give all folks around me weekly chocolate chip cookie batches so they'll get bigger and I'll look smaller...does that count? :earboy2:

Too Funny! :rotfl:

For the LOST fans...huh? I'm sooo confused! Who is the guy down in the quarantine thingie? What happened to the other guy on the raft? I know the little boy got snagged but what about the other man? I'm sooo LOST about LOST! Fill me in! :)
Tara

The guy down in the shelter was the guy that talked to Jack (the doctor) on the blenchers when he was running up and down them trying to relieve stress from having to tell the women (his future wife) that she would never walk again--which ended up not being the case. I have NO idea how he got there or WHY he is there.

Jen (the other guy on the raft) was on the island when the other two landed and he came running with his hands tied behind his back and when he got to them he said, "Others" to tell them that there were other people chasing him and they were right behind him. In the previews they show the three men being put pit and held captive. In the pit they see the woman that talked with Jack (the doctor) at the airport before they boarded. She was seated in the back and wanted to change seats with him (which they didn't do). That is why DH thinks the 'others' are the people from the back of the plane.

It is confusing, but that is what makes it interesting.
;)

Debra

NYcpa

09-29-2005, 09:33 PM

Tara - great job resisting the cookies. I am getting psyched to have some time off. :cool1: :cool1: The secretary/bookkeeper in the office is trying to get the info together for the tax return I have to do so I won't have so much to prepare in so little time when I get back. She is also going to do the computer input for another client. I'm not sure what has gotten into her. To put things in perspective, I work in a 3 person office, the boss, his daughter and myself. I have always thought his daughter would never survive working for anyone but her father. She spends most of the day doing nothing.

Linda - I have the change one book also. I like the theory you should choose what you want for dessert and plan the rest of your meals around it. Good luck with you choices.

Maria - you and I will have to get into exercising together. I keep thinking I will start tomorrow but something always seems to come up.

Todays food was:
Breakfast - dannon light & fit yogurt w/high fiber cereal
AM snack - nature valley heart healthy honey nut bar
Lunch - salad w/carrots, cukes, eggs, turkey/tuna?, diet caffeine free pepsi
PM snack - quaker oatmeal breakfast square
Supper - Charlie's philadelphia cheese sub w/ hot sauce, diet pepsi
Water - 32 oz. (have to work on this)

This was my 4th day of no eating after 8. Maybe it will become a habit.

I usually get more water in when I am in the office. My problem this week has been trying to keep my butt glued to my chair to get as much work completed as possible. Not the best excuse but the only one I can think of.

Need to get headed for bed as 6 am comes too early.

:grouphug: to all I have missed. Keep up the losing.

ONWARD AND DOWNWARD :banana: :banana:

chrismiss56

09-30-2005, 06:41 AM

Morning Losers!! ;)

Nothing much to report. The padlock was on last night at exactly 8pm. Actually I stopped eating at 7pm because one of my favorite shows Alias premiered last night. If you like LOST - you would like ALIAS - as many twists and turns.............. :cool1:

Going to the grocery store today to get what I need for the first change - BREAKFAST - I eat it every morning but have to work on smaller portions and HEALTHIER!!! :banana: :teeth:

Alot going on - At DD17 school they had a schock - a boy who was a junior at her high school - Mom went into wake him up for school and he was dead - drug overdose......so incredibly sad. :( The mother is an acquaintance and this is the second son who has had drug related issues (son #1 went into rehab and has been clean for a couple of years). Wake is on Sunday - My heart and prayers go out to the remaining brother and his family............Sunday is going to be very difficult. The entire student body has been very upset about this. DD17's show choir will be performing at the funeral. Please say a prayer for the family and the student body that the healing begins soon.

Kathy - CONGRATS on no eating after 8pm and 4 DAYS IN A ROW!!! Make it a habit!! :Pinkbounc

Tara - LOVE YOUR IDEA!! Can we give the WHOLE WORLD chocolate chip cookies!! :rotfl2:

LOST FANS - A QUESTION!!!!! Cody (darling puppy :dog: ) decided he needed to pee with 2 minutes left in the show. What happened at the very end of the show pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......been trying to find someone who knows. Thanks!!

Speaking of the puppy............He is calling my name - How come DD17 wanted him but he knows my name better than anyone else??? :rotfl2: :rotfl: Because the MOM always gets the pet in the end :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Gotta go get the morning paper and let someone do his business.

Have a Magical Disney Day!! ::MickeyMo
Linda

Have a Happy Sun filled Friday...........

lmhall2000

09-30-2005, 07:49 AM

Hey gang! Thanks for the LOST update...I'm one of those who thinks I can "catch on" by watching every 3rd episode...I got so confused last season because when I thought they'd be showing a new episode it was all re-runs and then when they did show a new one, I missed it. I have no clue about the doctor's wife and some man...missed that whole thing...I just recently saw a lady in the ER that he saved but told her she'd not walk at her wedding...so I didn't connect that it was his wedding too...oh me. But I'm really still wondering about the little boy and those men who took them..who were they and how'd they get a boat? Okay, I'm truly Lost! :) I haven't watched Alias, that sounds like a cool show, too. We get stuck with our schedules and manage to only watch about 3 hours a week of TV...we like Law & Order, Medium, and CSI...But that new show about Chris Rock looks really funny.

Okay, back to losing...I was down to 177.4 yesterday and up to 178.4 today..I'm now not going to weigh daily anymore...it's freaking me out. And I've changed my weigh in day to Fridays..simply because I want to see weight loss next week and know how much I'm down and I don't trust my parents scale where I'll be staying the weekend. But I had a late dinner (7pm..we usually eat at 5pm)...took the car to Wal-mart for balancing/rotating tires...they said it would be a 3 hour wait...I had to wait because it's long over due and needed for this road trip. Well, the kids and I toured Wal-Mart for 1.5 hours...then returned he said the car was not ready..so we sat in the waiting area and never saw our car return..we learned a little Spanish from the sweet family also waiting, helped entertain their 2 year old, and passed another 1.5 hours....called dear hubby and asked him to pick the kids up for me while I waited...we go outside to meet him (he just got off work) and they said my car had been ready 2 hours ago!!! UGH!!!Oh well, atleast I avoided all the snacks I gave my kids! :) My late dinner was 5 small chicken tenders and a salad...but they were fried so I'm sure it messed up my carb total with the breading. Oh well.

Kathy...soo still psyched for you on your vacation...hopefully I'll be back before you make your last post to give you a decent send off! :)

I just had a slimfast and will carry one for lunch...then it's salmon for the rehearsal dinner. Whew! A long weekend! Say a prayer for Sally and John...they're the newleyweds...they are both very much in love and what a great way to start a life! :)

Talk to you guys on Sunday night!
Tara

digiMom

09-30-2005, 09:06 AM

digiMom...okay, does your dh have a sense of humor? Can you plan a little accident? Have the cookies sitting on the counter and as you're fixing a sandwich have the vinegar bottle fall into them...then put the ice cream in the refrigerator by 'accident' and after they're melted just slap your head and say "Silly me!" Or when he sabotages you again...go spend the same amount on girlie movies and watch them for several nights in a row...or go buy a dream outfit and let it be your inspiration...tell him if he wants to see you in it..stop buying the junk! But I'm so proud of you for only eating one cookie....stay STRONG!!!! I passed up homemade cupcakes and french fries today...oh and ginger cookies...it was soo tough....but I'll feel better about it tomorrow! :)
Tara

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

I needed that.

I know I shouldn't, but I'd have a real hard time spilling vinegar on cookies. I like the movie and outfit idea, though. Unfortunately, (or for him fortunately), he can eat whatever and still look fine. (Plus, he didn't have to carry and deliver two kids :crazy: )

jonestavern

09-30-2005, 09:37 AM

:wave:
Hi All-
Well, fell down on the no eating after 9 pm--but did have a Lean Cuisine. Seems I just get going & don't make time to sit down & eat when I should. Well, that is another goal-take time to eat at a decent hour--the guys usually eat dinner at 7:30--
I did resist a whole box of gourmet, fresh handmade chocolates! :Pinkbounc
I needed to go out & get some local merchandise for a visiting author & since we have a wonderful chocolatier in the village, that had to be one of the gift basket items! YIKES! 2 nights, 3 days with those yummy things in the house--I was having a major meltdown! :scared: I am happy to report I did not even open the box--let's be frank, I wouldn't dare! Just thinking about the box of chocolates makes me :tongue:
I need to get a grip on portion control, too. although the water thing is happening. Haven't upped my excercise, but maybe as I lose more I'll get more boucy! errrr...not just jiggly! :goodvibes

TTFN--gotta oversee the homeschool project!

Jean

westjones

09-30-2005, 11:31 AM

LOST FANS - A QUESTION!!!!! Cody (darling puppy :dog: ) decided he needed to pee with 2 minutes left in the show. What happened at the very end of the show pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.......been trying to find someone who knows. Thanks!!
Linda

At the end of the show the two guys who were on a raft (sorry, I am TERRIBLE with names) got back on the island. The surf took them back. Just as the landed they see Jen (the other man with them) running towards them screaming something in Korean. His hands are tied behind his back. He falls down in front of the two men and finally says (in English) "OTHERS!". Then you see in the distance these people running towards them looking VERY angry!

In the previews they show the guys from the raft being put in a pit with a young woman who had been seen in a flash back episode talking to Jack (the doctor) at the bar right before the flight.

BUT they left things very much in the air. No idea where the boy is at. There are a lot of questions. I guess it is meant to be like a prime time soap opera because it leaves you hanging.

westjones

09-30-2005, 11:35 AM

:wave:

I did resist a whole box of gourmet, fresh handmade chocolates!
Jean

Jean! You are my Hero! Oh my!!! I can not resist anything 'homemade' and if you add chocolate to that, well I just fold! Good for you!

My weakness for homemade stuff worries me as the holidays come up. I do NOT want to start gaining during the holidays, and the Oct. 31 (Hallowee) holiday through New Years Day is my very WORSE time of the year for eating.

I have a Disney Cruise coming in March and I want SO much to have a nice family picture while we are onboard.

Is anyone else getting worried about the holidays?

Debra

jonestavern

09-30-2005, 12:13 PM

Debra--
Yes! the holidays will make me quake! :guilty:
We go to WDW Fri after Thanksgiving. The easy part is we are going out for Thanksgiving-no leftover pies, stuffing etc!
I am planning on cheating:
1) Thanksgiving--dinner only
2) WDW--low carb/low cal breakfast all except 2 mornings
big lunch, moderate dinner, no late night eating
Last trip ate 3 moderate meals & snacks & gained not one pd! :sunny:
3) birthday--dinner only--the Hancock or Colby Hill Inn!
4) Christmas--Christmas Eve dinner, Christmas Day
5) New Year's brunch

when we go to house parties, I will take only what someone insists I try, then I take a tiny piece, by tiny I mean less than 1 inch square :faint: I mostly drink a lot of tea or coffee or water!
Last potluck I was cornered on the sofa with no less than 6 people raving about brownies with actual fudge in the middle!!! :scared1: Cr*p! that conversation must've lasted 5 minutes! I almost broke & ran for those fudgy delights! I was really on the verge of asking them all to please shush, but one was a judge, another 2 state reps & several church ladies! :teeth:
It is easier for me, perhaps, because I am soooo overweight. There's always at least a couple of clucking people monitoring a fat girl's food intake! :rolleyes: so the toughest for me is at night when no one's watching--but my conscience! :rolleyes1

Jean

westjones

09-30-2005, 01:21 PM

When we go to house parties, I will take only what someone insists I try, then I take a tiny piece, by tiny I mean less than 1 inch square :faint: I mostly drink a lot of tea or coffee or water!
Last potluck I was cornered on the sofa with no less than 6 people raving about brownies with actual fudge in the middle!!! :scared1: Cr*p! that conversation must've lasted 5 minutes! I almost broke & ran for those fudgy delights! I was really on the verge of asking them all to please shush, but one was a judge, another 2 state reps & several church ladies! :teeth:
It is easier for me, perhaps, because I am soooo overweight. There's always at least a couple of clucking people monitoring a fat girl's food intake! :rolleyes: so the toughest for me is at night when no one's watching--but my conscience! :rolleyes1

Jean

Jean,
I have a rule. When at Disney, eat WHATEVER you want! So I hope you enjoy! You will have to give us a report when you get back. I love hearing about where people ate and what they thought was good.

Congrats on resisting the brownies. I would have folded! That is worth celebrating!!! :banana: :cheer2: :Pinkbounc :cool1:

Debra

travelgirl

10-01-2005, 10:20 AM

I'd like to join this thread. We have a WDW trip planned for Jan and I was searching the website looking for info and found this one!! This is a great thread.

I am involved in a weight battle myself and want to lose weight before we go to WDW too, but more for my overall health.

My goal is to be 150 lbs before Jan 6th. So, this 150 Club is great!!

There is 148 pages on thread, so I sure can't read them all for info about everyone, so could someone let me know how many folks are on here and how much you've lost.

I am really overweight for my height 5'2'' and have terrible back problems & a tyhroid disease, so this is a battle for me!! I need to lose alot!!

I started in July dieting, at 1200 calories a day. The doc told me I didn't need to lose over 2 lb per week. I weigh on Fridays. My daily habits have chnaged! I used to drink 6-8 DR. Pepper's a day and probably ate 2500 cal. So this has been a huge adjustment for me. And DH needs to eat, he's underweight, I think. But, at least he's eating healther.

On July 5th, I weighted 212 lbs!!! Now as of Sept 30th, I weigh 190 lbs. So that's 22 lbs for me and the doc was very proud of me.

I have not exercised or started drinking water. I know that I could lose a lot more if I could be disciplined enough to do these things, but we are always so busy and time is an issue for me with the exercise, and the water...Well I hate water!!! What can I do???

The 1200 -1500 calories that I do eat consist of:

Drinks: always diet drinks!
Dry Cereal or fruit for breakfast everyday - 120 cal.
Lean Cuisine for Lunch- 250-300 cal.
Afternoon Snack- 100 cal. (chips or low-cal cookies pk)
Dinner- 700 cal. I normally just eat whatever before 7pM. I don't count this meal's cal, I just chicken, lean steak, shrimp, etc.. never fried!! and a veggie, starch and bread. A balanced meal, that's what the doc suggested. It works for me!!

I used to be about 135 lbs 10 years ago, then I had health problems and gained a lot!! As you can tell...I had spinal cord surgery 4 years ago and it did a number on me...put me down for awhile. I have gradually recovered, but now I want to have a baby and need to lose the weight. My back can not take the extra weight and the baby too!!

It feels weird telling all this to complete strangers...but I wanted you to know a little about me.

Can you tell me something about yourselves!! I also like to shop, travel, golf... DH likes to do everything, scuba, hunting, golf, travel...

I need this group...all my friends are skinny!! I can't talk to them about this weight thing!!

travelgirl

10-01-2005, 10:36 AM

Why don't my signature show up?

travelgirl

10-01-2005, 10:37 AM

Now it does..sorry for cluttering the thread!!:flower:

digiMom

10-01-2005, 10:58 AM

Up the 2 lbs I lost. RRRRR!

Darn those cookies and ice cream. I will not let you defeat me!
______________________
KathyT

digiMom

10-01-2005, 11:18 AM

Can you tell me something about yourselves!!

I just started about a week ago myself. It sounds like we're at about the same weight (I'm at 191/ size 16). Although, unlike you, I'm at my highest point right now, not including pregnancies. When I got married (13 years ago), I was 135-size 6. (in college, size 3/5).

Now, I'm looking to get into the 150's by February (bet with DH- if I do it, we go to WDW this May).

I have two kids: DD (8) and DS (5). I work full to part creating interactive media and digital effects. I went back to school when DS was 1 yr and changed careers, so it's been really exciting. The down side: I sit on my but for hours at a time.

I guess that's a fair synopsis. So welcome and hope to "see" you around!
_________________________________
KathyT

TigerCheer2009

10-01-2005, 12:35 PM

Welcome travelgirl!!!!! I like to :cheer2: !

Today is turning out ucky. I am trying to call people to work on the class float and have got 0 people. Not to mention it's cold outside!!! :cold: I'm not complainin' though. I also gained three pounds this week because of the Personal Development class, my schedule and my eating choices (they weren't the best but far better than pre-WISH)

Football Game: We were in front of the absolute worst crowd EVER last night. They were throwing things at us, tooting air horns as we were playing, booing us...I got so mad. One of the male flags threw his flag at the end of its performance and about hit a drum major!!! Their band's performance was good, never mind the conditions. The first song they played was Beyonce's "Baby Boy"...the flag girls were in these loose/tight tanktops and long pants and dancing like a bunch of prostitutes and not very nice females parading themselves about. I'd be ashamed. They did this downward wiggle thing, and I swear if it went any longer, something would have "popped out" if you catch my drift. It all went downhill from there. We flattened them 77-0, though.

Good things this week:
-Baked potato for lunch 4 out of 5 days this week! I had a fish sandwich the other day, so I did well!
-Good water intake.
-Avoided many temptations!!!

Bad things this week:
-Not so good food choices.
-Very little exercise.
-Lots of stress and frustration.
-Football games/meetings for stuff left, right and center
-Personal Development class: Roots and Wings Week-TRADITIONAL FOOD or HEIRLOOM, but most are bringing in foods or recipes. (you bring in a food that is special to your past or special to you right now. We've had snow ice cream, which I only had a bite of, mini cheesecakes but mine fell on the floor, chicken-noodle-soup-to-die-for, snickerdoodles, chocolate chip cookies, brownies and lasagna to date.)

Focus for this week:
Cutting out the junk foods.
Better food choices.
Be nice to myself.
Add in a little more exercise (that isn't marching).

Adieu!!!!

NYcpa

10-01-2005, 08:06 PM

travelgirl

10-01-2005, 08:42 PM

Thanks for the Welcome!! This is going to be a fun group. I like the idea of having people to talk to about the weight loss.

I bought a pair of jeans at Old Navy today!! I haven't been able to shop there in awhile. No matter what size I used to try on, they never fit my body shape! Now they do! They are tight, but at least in a few more pounds I'll be able to wear them.

westjones

10-01-2005, 09:25 PM

I'd like to join this thread. We have a WDW trip planned for Jan and I was searching the website looking for info and found this one!! This is a great thread.
Can you tell me something about yourselves!! I also like to shop, travel, golf... DH likes to do everything, scuba, hunting, golf, travel...

I need this group...all my friends are skinny!! I can't talk to them about this weight thing!!

Welcome, travelgirl! This is a great group and they have been a BIG help to me on this journey. I found WISH last year, but didn't join anything threads until this year.

The first week of January of this year I weighed in at Weight Watchers at 204. I made losing weight my New Year's Resolution, so I just completed my 9th month.

The two things that helped me the most have been the 5 pound challenges each month. That was my first WISH thread that I joined. I joined the first one in January, and have lost at least 5 pounds each month (this month was close, but I did do it!). Then this thread has been such a big help! You may want to look for a challenge thread to join to help you set a goal. Focusing on 5 pounds a month helped me take my mind off the larger amount I really needed to lose in the end.

I am a stay at home mom. I have twin DDs who just turned 12. I homeschool them up until last year when they decided they wanted to go to school (and I was feeling a bit burned out and was ready for a change). I am 45. I have am MBA and taught part time at the university here when my children were babies until we decided to homeschool. Before that I worked in the banking industry. Oh, and I love Disney (but don't we all :earsgirl: ). That's about it. Nothing too interesting.

So glad you are joining us!
Debra

westjones

10-01-2005, 09:29 PM

I made it through this week with no eating after 8 PM and no candy. Since I wil be on Long Island and there will be a basket of candy in front of y desk, we will see if I have any willpower.

I walked for 60 min today. I am doing the WDW half marathon in Jan 06. The training schedule for week 1 only called for a 2 mile walk. Since I thought that was too short I walked 3.75 miles instead.

Can you get rid of the basket of candy? I hate things being right in front of me. It is too easy to just reach over and take it without thinking. Congrats on the walking! That is impressive that you are doing the WDW half marathon. Are you walking or running? I really don't know anything about marathons (I just know I have never been in one, and probably will never be in one :faint: ).

Debra

NYcpa

10-02-2005, 08:02 AM

Debra - I keep moving the basket further from my desk, but the person who put it there moves it back. My downfall is the caramel Werthers. The last 2 days there a week ago I was able to limit myself to 2 in the am and 2 in the pm.

I am currently planning on walking the half. I will have to see how the training goes and maybe be able to put some wogging in to speed up the time. They have a time limit of 3.5 hours to complete the half without getting swept. I currently walk a 16.3 min mile but need to get in down to closer the 15. Ideally, I would like to be closer to 14 with a walk/wog.

I'm off to the office to picfk up work for the evenings next week. Will check in later before my 6 hour drive.

ONWARD AND DOWNWARD :banana: :banana:

chrismiss56

10-02-2005, 10:15 AM

Morning Losers.

Nothing exciting to report. Going to be a warm one in Chicago.

Got everything I need for the first week of Change One......breakfast. Basically it is following a lo cal diet and PORTION CONTROL - the bane of my existance :rotfl2:

Here's to a successful week :cheer2: :grouphug: FOR ALL :cheer2: :grouphug:

Kathy - What is wogging? I can figure it out but how do you know when you have gone from walking to wogging? Keep pushing the basket further and further away. Go put it on the other side of the room!! YOU CAN DO THIS!! :banana:

WELCOME TRAVEL GIRL!!

I am the world's slowest loser - I find any way to sabotage myself when I get headed in the right direction :teeth: I am 49 yrs old - have a DH and 2 DD (21 and 17). Have been hovering around 169 - 170 for waaaaaaaaaaay too long and hope to see a downward trend starting this week :cheer2: :banana:

We may not have the perfect losing formula but we are the greatest support system a person can find :grouphug: :grouphug: Let's help each other sliiiiiiiiiiiiiiide to the 150s!!!!

Jen- Shake off the bad week!! :earboy2: :earboy2: It is but a memory that will fade also. Focus on the coming week...........you have been such a leader of this group I know you will have a GREAT week.........Sorry about the football game......people can be soooooooooo immature. Have a better week :wizard:

Kathy T - 2 lbs is NOTHING!! You can get rid of them - just FOCUS!!! :cheer2:

Off to do laundry - cleaning.......ugh :teeth: also dabbling in some selling on Ebay - interesting but very time consuming - then a stop at the wake of the 16 yr old that died earlier this week :(:( going to be very hard.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

TigerCheer2009

10-02-2005, 11:16 AM

Hey all!

I've shook off the bad week and started fresh today!!! I had a really good breakfast this morning at about 9 and am still going strong on that!!!

I have to work on homecoming stuff a lot this week and I just realized something: TOM will be coming later this week and if he times it just right, he's going to be here for the homecoming dance. Great. :rolleyes: That could explain a little bit of the weight gain too.

Linda-I am going to try portion control this week too!!! Best of luck to you! :hug:

Kathy-NICE job this week!!! Keep up the pushing of the candy basket and the no eating after 8! You know what I'd do? I'd become a generous benefactor! What I mean by that is when you have a break, take the basket and give out a candy or five to everyone you see...including interns, mailpeople, bosses and people who get on your nerves.

Tomorrow starts spirit week at school and it's PJ day!!!!!!!!! Let's make this week the best one yet!! Hugs!

TigerCheer2009

10-02-2005, 03:02 PM

B: eggy with ham (2), two slices toast (3)
L: two egg omelet with ham (3), two slices toast with butter (5)

35 minutes exercise.

lmhall2000

10-02-2005, 11:32 PM

Hey 150's GANG!!! Missed ya!!!

Whew! Wedding over...but before I fill ya in, I'll catch up with y'all!!! :)

Jean! I have the same rule...ENJOY Disney...eat whatever you want, and keep those little legs moving across those parks! All that walking really allows you to eat and enjoy! :) CONGRATS on avoiding the chocolate fudgy thingie! That's a toughie and feel GREAT about it!

Travelgirl...oh sweetie...WELCOME!!!! Can I ever empathize with ya! I have back problems..and my 3 pregnancies were really rough on it..(bad car accident knocked all the fluid out of 3 lower vertebrae...now they're all degenerated) surgery was an option but I've been able to avoid it so far. And I've only had 1 bad back attack in the past 3 years so it's looking up! But it can wreck your fitness goals...but you're here and your eating right is an AWESOME start to getting you back to point FIT! AND WOW WOW on losing 22 pounds!!! Don't ya love how the clothes are falling off ya now?
I'm a bit of a numbers freak and have created so many weight loss charts where I can visualize me at 150...well, it's taken me 2.5 years to get to 175 (from highest of 258) and I'll tell ya these last ones are taking longer but this crew of losers is helping to change all that! :) I say set your goals and if you can't reach the stars atleast you'll hit the moon...then you're that much closer to the stars! And when you hit a plateau, switch it up and take on those exercise challenges...it'll jump start you and you'll have alot more energy! I'm a homeschool mom to 3 kiddoes and we just moved to Alabama from TN this summer. Hope you're faring well in Louisiana! Tough year for you guys! :grouphug:

KathyT...don't sweat the 2 pounds...high sugar foods/fat foods will make that scale jump up quick...but 2-3 days of good eating and flushing the water down will take care of that....you're gonna see those numbers again!!!

Jen! Whew! I'm so glad y'all socked 'em 77-0...I think they needed an adjustment of some sort...I really can't stand when the bands get raunchy...I wish more school leaders would speak out against that, or atleast the parents... :confused3 I think you did pretty well on the eating...you're conscious of the good choices and you stop and don't overkill when you make a bad one....that's what it's all about! And you come here and share it with us....that's sooo hard to do...so :cheer2: :cheer2: for JEN!!! :)

Kathy!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: Uh-oh...you're becoming a WALKING DIVA!!! 3.75 when it only called for 2???? Are you an inspiration or WHAT??? LOOK AT YOU ROCK!!!! :)

Debra...Hmmmm...did I hear you say "Nothing too interesting" about yourself??? HUH? You're not seeing the Debra I see here! :) I think you're one AWESOME and INTERESTING lady!!!!! I'd like to see a little more back patting by you and seeing you stand tall and confident and say "YES, I'm one FANTASTIC lady and the world is BETTER because I'm IN IT!!!" :Pinkbounc It's so hard to sing praises for ourself...but I think we should! :)

Linda...thinking of you and that poor boy's family at the wake...when I hear of a child's death...I just get a pit in my stomach that won't fade quickly. I hope you handled it with courage and gave the family some hope in all this. Hard to say much for that situation.

Jen..you're having an EGGY day! :) That protein will go far in building those cheering muscles! GREAT choices!

Okay, wedding was beautiful! My friend looked soooo happy as did the groom and the weather was God Sent! My girls were sweet as sugar as flower girls...it's so nice to hear the sweet comments on how well they performed..I was so fearful my youngest would tuck and run when she saw the crowd...but she was even smiling as she threw the petals...and they knew all their cues...I was really proud I fit into that size 12 bridesmaid dress...thank GOODNESS for those body girdles! I've never shown cleavage before in anything and that was interesting...it made me keep my shoulders back to try and lift my dress up.. :earboy2: I felt great (warning, here comes the self-deprecating moment) but I really hated how my arms looked wearing a sleeveless dress...I should have stuck to my arm workouts....I have so much flab on my arms that when I held my bouquet in front I had flesh folds hanging over my forearms....it just kind of made me icky...hoping I maneuvered myself well for the pictures to hide it...but I'm hoping these last 25 pounds will take care of that. So, another hurdle has come and gone...and now I'm looking at Christmas being in the 150's...I know I can lose these last 20-25 pounds by then. I'm going to skip my walk tomorrow and get back into our homeschooling schedule...then pick it up on Tuesday and get back to my 6 day week workout plan...

I'm soo hungry...it's 11:30 pm, I haven't eaten since 4pm...late late lunch and no dinner...trying to go straight to bed (long 3 hour drive at night) to avoid munching on something...will head to grocery tomorrow for good veggies...trying to add more spinach salads in...I really like spinach fresh and with nuts/feta cheese/strawberries..it's a cool salad! :)

Hope all did well this weekend!
Tara

travelgirl

10-03-2005, 06:51 AM

Good Morning All,

You all have made me feel so welcome!!! All of you are a wonderful bunch! I'm so glad that I found this thread.

I am off to work. I have to go in early this morning! I have month-end stuff to do! I am a chemist by education, but a Production Analyst at a chemical company. I make sure our "recipes" are correct for what product we make and that our budgets are correct. Fun!! Right?? I really do like my job, but it's not fun at month-end. Stressful!!

I do not have any children yet...Trying now, have for three years. I hope with the weight loss, my body will want a baby! I'm keeping my fingers crossed. I'm 33, so it needs to happen soon! I want at two, close together.

I better get to work, have a nice day.

By the way, I didn't weight Friday..female problems...so I weighted today and two more pounds were gone!!

chrismiss56

10-03-2005, 06:58 AM

Morning Losers!! :cool1:

Tara - Sounds like you had a GREAT time at the wedding!! Can't wait to see a picture of you in the dress!! :goodvibes Size 12 WOO HOO!!!!! You should feel so good about yourself :teeth: The rest of the weight will slide right off of you :flower:

Today starts the Change One - breakfast. Going to have fat free yogurt, blueberries and some granola. The focus this week is breakfast - eating it everyday and keeping the portions in check:):)

Got on the scale and really didn't like the numbers:(:( don't even want to discuss them except to say that I CAN DO THIS!! :banana: The Change One book suggests that I only weight once a week - don't become a slave to the scale :rotfl2: :rotfl2: So I will try to only weigh in on Mondays - keeps me honest for the weekend.

Yesterday went to the wake of the young man - very very sad:(:( I know his mother as an acquaintance - she seems to be moving on autopilot. She tells me that her husband is not doing well at all. They have one remaining son who I was not able to speak with. Very Very Very sad:(:( DD17 and her showchoir will be singing two numbers at the funeral this morning - one of them is Cat Stevens - Morning Has Broken Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.

Puppy decided to see if he barked at 4am would anyone respond. HA!! What was he thinking :rotfl: Never doing puppyhood again:):) Too much like work.

Have a magical Disney Day!!
Linda

disneymom727

10-03-2005, 07:34 AM

Good Monday Morning everyone. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Well I weighed last night and while I didn't lose anything I didn't gain either so I am not too disappointed especailly considering some of the things I had eaten this past week. My husband's band had their first gig Saturday night out of town so I didn't get to bed until late waiting for him to come home. I didn't realize how hungry I would be that late (or from boredom). I gave in to the tummy grumbling!!! UGH!!!!!!!!! Anyway, I am glad to hear so many of you did better than me. Keep up the good work.

Welcome Travelgirl. I read your post over the weekend but this is the first chance I have had to respond. We are going to WDW in Jan. too. I can't wait. When will you be there? Here's a bit about me. I am a stay-at-home mom of a 3 yr. old son. He keeps me very busy. I decided to join this group because I want to lose weight to get healthy. I am not sure I mentioned this to the others before but I was diagnosed with Melanoma last year. I had surgery and have been cancer free for a year and 4 months. :cool1: That was a major wake-up call on my health and I realized that I need to do whatever I can to get healthy for my son, my husband and myself. So welcome, welcome, welcome.

Tara, glad you had a great time at the wedding. I checked out your Disney pictures and you look awesome (been meaning to tell you that). You'll have to post some wedding pics too because I am sure you were one foxy mama in that dress.

Linda, I will definitely remember that family in prayer. Breakfast sounds yummy. I should probably focus a bit more on breakfast too. I usually don't eat anything or if I do it is a bowl of cereal or something quick and not very good for me. Thanks for the reminder.

Here's to a great week of losing everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Haley

lmhall2000

10-03-2005, 08:54 AM

Travelgirl!!! WOW!!! 2 pounds GONE!!! That is WONDERFUL!!! :banana: :banana: Bye bye 2 pounders! I used to know a chemist at Dow Chemical..have no clue if he's still there...are you in that area? I actually majored in chemistry up until my last quarter of school...they pulled a fast one and put the 2 chemistry classes I needed at the same hour so instead of sticking it out an extra quarter for the needed class I took 25 hours of psychology to just get the hey out of college...it meant instead of chemistry/pre-med...I ended up pschology/pre-physical therapy...but if I ever go back for that one class...my whole major changes back! :) I love chemistry and I bet you like using it daily :) Now, work up some breakdowns of the fatty cells and tell us how to break apart those bonds! :)

Linda! Great breakfast!!! Keep it up! Praying for that family through this week. I'm with you...I'll change my weigh in day to Mondays and we can get this off together! I weighed today at 180.4...3 pounds up from Friday...I really didn't overeat...just had more sugar (cake and such) than I'm used to...so I bet I'll be back in the 170's and aiming for 160's at the end of this month. I'm going to my college for a football game (haven't been there in 10 years) and want to be able to wear my cool jeans with my AUBURN shirt...so let's get moving! :)

Haley!!!! :Pinkbounc :Pinkbounc :cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: :banana: :banana: :banana: Can I celebrate with you on all those years cancer free????? HOW AMAZING!!! That alone should inspire us to keep being fit in perspective. You are truly inspiring.

I need a bad grocery run...but managed scrambled eggs, 3 slices of apple and a glass of grape juice for breakfast. We're out of bread, milk and eggs now so must run to the store! :)

Drinking my water!
Tara

RF536

10-03-2005, 12:32 PM

Hi Everyone,
Sorry I have been gone so long. Things have been very busy here,and I have had some family issues to deal with. Everything is back on track now and I am now ready to get back to focusing on myself. I went shopping over the weekend, and have stocked up on good foods and I am ready to get back on program.

Regina

lmhall2000

10-03-2005, 04:26 PM

WE MISSED YOU!!! Welcome home Regina!! We all need those breaks to get back in step with life and we're always here for to help you find your way to GOAL! :) Catch us up on you! I hope things are getting better for you and we can't wait for you to see ONEDERLAND!!!! It will happen!!!

Okay, weigh in day cheats have set in large...I give myself an "off day" on weigh in day and since I declared today my weigh in day I let myself have a small bag of cheetos (snack size) and a nutter bar...I had turkey swiss roll up (no bread) for lunch and one diet coke. But on the good side I went to the store and bought that spinach and strawberries for a good salad tonight! :) And I'm going to slimfast for dinner meals the rest of the week. That seems to be my worst meal so I figure if I slimfast there then I can't nibble so much.

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!
Tara

westjones

10-03-2005, 04:38 PM

Debra...Hmmmm...did I hear you say "Nothing too interesting" about yourself??? HUH? You're not seeing the Debra I see here! :) I think you're one AWESOME and INTERESTING lady!!!!! I'd like to see a little more back patting by you and seeing you stand tall and confident and say "YES, I'm one FANTASTIC lady and the world is BETTER because I'm IN IT!!!" :Pinkbounc It's so hard to sing praises for ourself...but I think we should! :)
Tara

Oh Tara, you are SO sweet!

Sorry I haven't been on today, and I am going to have to run soon. Just checking in so you know I am still around. Today I went to the mall for a quick trip and ended up staying a long time. They had formals on clearnance at JCPenneys and for some crazy reason I decided to try some on. There was one that when I looked in the mirror I was stunned---at MYSELF! WOW! I looked like a Disney Princess! (OK, a middle aged Disney Princess anyway :teeth: ). I haven't had on a dress like that since my wedding!

Unfortunately, they were Junior sizes and all just a little too small for me, but I was able to get in them enough to 'see' myself in the mirror! I felt so pretty! I haven't felt pretty since I don't know when. I keep thinking how I wish DH could see me! (at least from the front, in the back the zipper was only half up).

Anyway, I can not believe I spent the afternoon trying on these dresses. I did end up buying a dress (not a formal, but a regular length ones) for $6.77 on clearance! I am taking it on our Disney Cruise in March (now I can NOT gain this weigh back!)

Well, gotta run. I will try to catch up with everyone tomorrow!
Debra princess:

travelgirl

10-03-2005, 07:35 PM

Hello Everyone,

I just got home from work...very long day. Now, it's time to cook some supper and watch the rest of 7th Heaven. It's one of my favorite shows.

Thanks for the congrats on my two pounds!! It's really nice to tell folks about it. My momma is really proud of me. She's a nurse and thinks my health is suffering greatly b/c of the added weight, so she'e really happy about it!! I know she's right, but I have ignored it for years...I guess I got tired of having the pity party for myself.

DH & I have only been married for 4 years, so he's only known me since I have gained a good amount of weight. So, he's likes the idea that I am losing too. But, he's great about it, he's says he loves, and whatever makes me happy, makes him happy!! I know we're still newlyweds and it shows!! I guess...

Haley- I am so glad for you that your cancer is gone!!! I know that is so scary. I hope your health only gets better!!!

We will be at WDW from Jan 6-18th. 13 glorious days! I am so excited about it. I hate to wish my life away, but I can't wait for it to get here. I have not been since I was 12, so it's been 21 years! I am sure that it will be a very new experience.

Tara- I have a minor in psyc, I lacked 3 hours from a double major. The same thing happened to me, the last semester they changed the time of the class and so I didn't get to take it. It's a small world, b/c I actually work at Dow, but it's the one in North La. Who do you know? Where is the plant located that they worked at? We have several in the state.

I know I missing saying something to some on here, so I'll get back with all later. I have to finish supper, so I won't be eating too late!!

More Later,
Steph

travelgirl

10-03-2005, 07:48 PM

Debra- I know how you feel about the dresses! That's so much fun, especially when you can wear sizes that you haven't been able to in awhile. Good for you!! I love cruising too and dressing up for the formal nights! We have been on 7 cruises, and it's great every time!

I used to love to shop, but it was getting harder for me b/c of the sizes that I was having to buy. So I am looking very forward to shopping in a few months! Maybe I can start enjoying it again!

Welcome back Regina!! This group has made me feel so welcome!!

Linda- You have a new puppy? I have to babysit my brothers dog next week and I am very nervous about it. He's a house dog and I hope he doesn't bark all night for a week!!

RF536

10-03-2005, 07:55 PM

It feels good to be back, today I focused on not snacking between meals. Things have gone well with that today. Since Tuesday is my first work day of the week, I will be completely back on plan Tuesday. I will also be getting up and exercising tomorrow morning. It just hit me today that in 2 mos. I will on my way to Disney, so I have to get my butt in gear and get serious about getting this weight off.

The family issues weren't anything to terrible, just some unexpected financial problems, which caused us to sit back and take a hard look at what was important. The other was just helping DS4 adjust to preschool. For a couple of weeks he was a little anxious about us leaving him. Now he is loving it a can't wait to go everyday. His teacher is great and says he just smiles all day and is willing to try anything they ask. He will also be starting with speech therapy about 2 weeks, which I think will boost his confidence even more.

Regina

Carrieberry

10-03-2005, 08:00 PM

I'm back too. Went to WDW last week and have not been looking after myself for the last couple of months. Came back with an awful head cold that is now in my chest. I am going to watch what I eat but hold out on the exercise until I feel better. 150 here I come!

lajones81

10-03-2005, 08:12 PM

Hi, friends!

I am back and renewed with my personal mission to make it to the 150s! I tried to get on the scale this weekend, but my mom informed me that the batteries died. So, unfortunately (er, shall I say fortunately - LOL!), I couldn't weight myself. Today I stayed OP 100% and am so psyched about that! As you may have sensed last time, I was (am in some ways) a bit overwhelmed with all I've put on myself this year.

I've decided that I may need to change gyms. Tomorrow we have off of school (my district honors the Jewish holidays) and since I'm not Jewish I am lucky enough to get the day all to myself. I thought that this would be the perfect time to check out a gym that I've been thinking about joining. Anyone ever heard of the Women's Workout World? I kinda get intimidated by working out with these really buff guys (not that buff ladies doesn't make me feel insecure either, but you get the point). They have a three-day trial coupon on their website so I'm going to check it out. If I don't like it, I'm still changing my gym and going back to the park district. I like the basic premise of the place I workout at, but I just don't feel so comfortable there anymore. It actually makes me not want to workout.

Anywho, it sounds like people are making some excellent strides! I am so honored to be a part of this thread and hope that I can be an excellent role model just like all of you! :)

Lisa

NYcpa

10-03-2005, 09:44 PM

Tara - glad to hear you had a good time at the wedding.

Linda - wogging is combining walking with jogging. I will try to do a 3w/2r for the half. If that doesn't work out, I will run however much I can and not worry about trying to do specific times. Anything to get me to the finish within the alotted time.

Regina, Carrieberry - welcome back. The support here has help me get back on target.

Travelgirl - welcome. You have definitely come to the right place for support.

Jen - glad to see you got back on plan. Take each day at a time and don't beat yourself up when you slip. You schedule is hectic enough without adding the stress of putting youself down when you stray from your target. I liked your idea on what to do with the candy.

Lisa - as Tara keep telling me, take some me time. It sounds like you could also use the advise. I easily stress myself out with all I have to do also.

The candy basket is almost empty. All that is left is dark chocolate and I don't care for it. Last night I had my typical long drive supper of a large Snickers bar. The only thing good about the choice was I did had it eaten before 7 PM. I actually bought 2 candy bars but talked myself out of eating the second one because I wasn't hungry instead of eating it because it was there.

Since I won't be near a scale again until the 12th, I am counting yesterday's weight as my pre-WDW weight. I am holding steady at 169. I hope to come home at that weight and that all the walking will burn the extra caloriesfrom eating. Lynne and Erin want to try eating their way aroung the world at the Food and Wine Fest. the girls have vowed that all future trips to WDW will be planned around where we want to eat rather than what we want to do.

I walked on the treadmill at work with a co-worker before lunch for 23 min. I also went to the exercise room at the hotel after work and did another 32 min of walking. Betwee the 2 times. I walked a little over 3 miles. Will have to take my running shoes to work tomorrow for walking again.

Tara - you will be happy to know I brought work with me this trip but so far I haven't looked at it.:rotfl2: I watched Crossing Jordan last night and it was a cross-over show with Vegas tonight. I had to watch TV tonight to see how the episode ended.

:cheer2::cheer2:THREE MORE DAYS TO WORK AND THEN I GET TO PLAY WITH EVERYONE'S FAVORITE MICE. ::MickeyMo::MinnieMo I probably will take my computer rather than leave it in the car at the airport, but it won't be much good without any files. We will be too busy. My nephew who recently moved to the Orlando area would like to bring his 2 boys over for up to see and spend some time with. I want to surprise my mom with a picture of them together. She hasn't seen them in over a year.

Today makes day 9 of no eating past 8 pm. I appears to be a habit. Now I just have to make the exercise a habit.

Everyone, have a good evening and a losing day tomorrow.

ONWARD AND DOWNWARD :banana::banana::banana:

travelgirl

10-04-2005, 07:06 AM

Good Morning!!!

It's still hot down here in Louisiana! We are suppose to have a cool front this weekend, then the temps will only be in the 80's!! I don't really consider that a cool front, but it's better than the 95 degrees we've been having here. I am ready for cooler temps, so it will feel like fall.

Lisa- you sound like me. I do not go to clubs to work out, b/c I feel wierd working out in front of all those folks. I will just have to learn to do it at home. I wish you lick on the new club!!

Kathy- I love candy too! I have to really try to avoid it. The secretary at work keeps a bowl on her desk, and I eat one piece every day after lunch. That gives me something to look forward to, I have done it the whole time I have been losing weight, so I guess it's not hurting me. It's just a minature size snickers and Reese's cup. About 50 calories!! I have no will power when it comes to candy! And this month's torture, b/c of Halloween- Candy is everywhere!!!

I hope you have a great time at WDW. Where are you staying? How long?

Well I have to get to work...Have a Great Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lmhall2000

10-04-2005, 07:07 AM

Hey guys!!! Tuesday morning commitment...walked my 4 miles...probably actually 3.5 today...we're 8 minutes off our normal time...the sun still has not risen and I'm already back...I hate walking in the dark. As I was walking I just decided to stop all this waffling and commit October to a 2 slimfast month...I'm going to take their challenge and just do 2 slimfasts + a good meal and work hard on including 2 good snacks (I have strawberries, apples, carrots, cheese, wheat crackers) in between meals. I'm curious to see how much I can lose in 28 days doing that. I'll keep my walking and if I miss a morning walk then I'll do pilates to round it out. Hey, it's only 28 days...I can do ANYTHING for 28 days and I'd rather lose than gain. I like challenges and am really curious to see how it will pan out.

Debra!!! WAY To go on trying on those dresses!! Isn't it neat to see the changes your body has made!!! And what a bargain on a cruise dress! :)

Steph! I love 7th Heaven too! I lost touch with it for 3 years because we didn't have cable and the WB channel was horrible. I need to find the time it comes on....I bet everyone has changed! I caught one episode last Spring at my parents and couldn't believe how big Ruthie is! My friend worked there 15 years ago..it was in Baton Rouge...Scott White..he's probably long gone by now..haven't kept in touch with him. I just remember he was a chemical engineer and liked working there. And, yes, WDW will be a SHOCK to you!! Lots changed in 21 years! :) Enjoy yourself!

Regina...yep, I'm about to face the music with our finances...two years of paying for two residences just led us in a hole and now we're going to dig out..we are used to no debt and I have to remind myself that lots have it worse...so what if it takes ya some time to pay it off...you will and it will be better in time. I'm doing our budget tonight and that's another reason to slimfast....it's cheaper! :)

WELCOME BACK Carrieberry! I know it's hard to get back after a trip especially with a head cold..those are the pits! I still haven't written our trip report...whew! Life gets soo busy!

Lisa!!! I say go for it with the gym...just being in a gym curbs my appetite! I've never worked out and then headed for Baskin Robbins...but in every other area of my life I'd have not problem making a sweet run after...so I say GO! :) Let us know how it makes you feel (crappy the first week but glorious thereafter! )

Kathy!!! I'm so so semi-proud of you! Is there any chance I can send mental vibes and have you LEAVE that computer in the trunk? Think of all the damage that could be done by lugging it around...it could put a tear in that recently worked on shoulder, the strap could get hung on the metal detectors and hold up 20-30 angry passengers. You could accidentally spill coffee on it in the room, your daughters may trip over it costing a costly repair job. Nah, the benefits of not taking it surely outweigh the other! :)
AWESOME job on the walking and not eating after 8...that's a habit if I've ever seen one! :) Snickers..well, ya got some protein, and that fifth food group (chocolate) so not all bad...save the other one for the stressful moment on the plane when you realize you left your computer in a bathroom stall. hint hint.

Off to slimfast..then to do some morning chores!

Have a great day everyone!
Tara

chrismiss56

10-04-2005, 08:19 AM

Morning Losers!! :teeth:

It is now October 4th and we STILL have the a/c running in Chicago :sunny: Cold Front is suppose to start moving in tomorrow......with cold and rain - by thursday we are looking at a high of 58. :cold: Today we are looking at a high of 88!!! This weather is crazzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzy :crazy2:

Day ONE - WEEK ONE - BREAKFAST!! Had a fat free yogurt, frozen blueberries and weight watchers granola. Drank all my water and earned the right to be called a POTTY PRINCESS princess: princess:
Did not eat after 8pm WOO HOO!!!! :Pinkbounc That was really really hard. DD17 went out to a late movie (no school today because of the Jewish holiday) so I waited up for her.........grrrrrrrrrrr wanted that salt and crunch sooooooooo bad. But I didn't give in :banana: :banana:

One thing I didn't follow was not weighing myself - needed the instant gratification and GOT IT!!!! :jumping1: 3 pounds of water weight came off in 24 hours...............YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok Ok....no more weighing myself this week but did it feel good..........

Today going to work towards the same goals........ :drinking1

Steph - I also will watch 7th Heaven - DD17 got me started on the show. How cute!!

And I will join the ranks of those who need STOP THE DEBT - MONEY IS FLOWING OUT FASTER than it is coming in :faint: Will be paying my bills this morning and getting depressed. Just don't know how it got so out of control but am TAKING BACK OUR LIVES!!!!!!!! Health and weath wise. WOO HOO!!! :cheer2:

Looking for ideas for cheap healthy meals..........any thoughts or websites I can use?

Tara - 28 Days is NOT THAT LONG!!! You can do so much during that time!! Keep moving and losing towards a healthier and wealthier you!! I am right there with you. DH can retire in 7 years and the goal is to be healthy, debt free and enjoy retirement!! We will all do it together!! :grouphug:

Debra - Thanks for sharing the story of the dresses........brought a smile to my face. Can't remember the last time I thought I looked good in a dress - a goal to achieve............what does the dress look like that you bought. Bet you will be the best looking Cruiser!!

Regina - Right there with you.....working on being healthier and wealthier. :bounce: Let's do it one step at a time......

Welcome Back Carrie!! - Missed you :goodvibes

Lisa - Good For YOU!! I find every excuse I can not to go to the gym. Let us know how you do!!

Kathy - Woo Hoo - No more candy in the basket!! I happen to LOVE dark chocolate so it is a good thing I am not there :teeth: Ok we will let you take the computer ONLY to let us know how you are doing and give us updates about your DDs eating around the world :rotfl: BUT THAT IS IT - NO WORK!! Have a GREAT TIME!! :earsboy: :earsgirl:

Off to start the depressing process of paying the bills...........how quickly the checking account balance dwindles.......... :scared:

Again if anyone knows of some cheap healthier meals or a website I would appreciate it.......one of the areas I looking at to cut back is the groceries....spend waaaaaaaaaaay too much.

Have a Magical Disney Day :earsboy:
Linda

lajones81

10-04-2005, 09:08 AM

Good morning!

Here are my goals for today:
1. Drink all my water (8-10 glasses)
2. Eat OP 100% today
3. Workout

Simple enough, but you would be amazed what it takes sometimes!

Here's to a happy, healthy Tuesday! :)

Lisa

westjones

10-04-2005, 10:50 AM

This thread is really jumping today. It is so motivating to read everyone's renewed commitment to losing weight! This is great! It is great seeing some new members to our group. WELCOME EVERYONE!

Yesterday we had a bit of melodrama. DD1 came home from middle school in tears yesterday (the one that goes to the regular middle school, not the one at the university lab school). She was accused of cheating yesterday and she was devastated! Apparently a girl in the class didn't finish her worksheet and was trying to do it before class started. My DD took her paper out and turn it over to the back to show her that there were questions on the back and not to forget to do those. The girl thought she was offering her the paper to copy (I guess) because she took the paper from my DD and started copying her answers. THEN the teacher walked in and caught her. She then publicly announced to the classes that my DD and this other girl were cheating and therefore would not be participating in the class activity for the day (they had to sit in the back of the room).

Tara, you may understand this (and to those of you who are new, we use to homeschool). My daugter is SO naive! She had never seen anyone cheat and it is not something that she ever thought about this girl doing, so she was stunned when this girl started doing this that she didn't know what to do. She was trying to help this girl by reminding her of the back side, and instead she was humiliated in front of her class.

She wanted me to go in and talk to her teacher, but I told her that teacher hear all the time from parents that THEIR kids are good, and of course THEIR kids would never do anything wrong. I do feel for teachers and all the put up with, and I also understand that teachers are not use to kids like my DD who came from a very sheltered world.

SO anyway, she begged and begged me to homeschool her again, but we are making her go back and deal with this. We are using it as a learning experience.

Of course today starts dance team try outs, and I am not sure if this is going to impact her chances of making the team (being labled as a cheater).

So anyway, dealing with family drama here!

On the positive side, DD2 had a tea party for parents at the Lab School this morning and we had a lovely time! AND I managed to try a 'bite' of every thing without over indulging at all! I was VERY proud of how I handled the whole thing (I was worried about it before I went, but I was strong!).

Well onward and downward! I feel like we are in a new 'chapter' of the year. The Fall Chapter and we all are going to see such great results by Christmas! Let's help each other get through these holidays!

Debra

chrismiss56

10-04-2005, 11:10 AM

Debra -

My heart goes out to your daughter :love: It kills me when they have to experience one of life's lessons but she will be a stronger person for it. At least that is what I tell myself whenever one of mine came home crying......

Sending her :wizard: :wizard: that this will all work itself out........and you were right to send her back. That is the best way for them to learn to deal with all that life throws at you including cheaters.......... :grouphug:

So hard for an educators point of view to sift through and figure out who was cheating and who wasn't.....

Sounds like you had a wonderful time at your "tea". Glad you could share the moment with the other daughter.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

TigerCheer2009

10-04-2005, 04:38 PM

Hey guys!

It's been a very busy week-homecoming!! I'm typing out agendas for student council as I chat to you guys.

Meals have been okay, a few slipups here and there. I just wish people in my house would make a definite decision on what's for dinner! My dad made chili and my mom brought home McDonalds. Ay yi yi!! Plus they took away my baked potatoes, so I got stuck with pizza!! But I am moving on! Plus, I had two bites of pumpkin roll and two farm-fresh apples-very worth it!!!!

How's everybody doing?? I'm doing great, yesterday was PJ day and today was Team Day (wear your favorite team). Working up a storm, staying after school to make sashes, Powderpuff game tomorrow, and homecoming dance prep.

Band, on the other hand, is really getting to me. There are two absolute slackers in my squad who do nothing, and we all get blamed. Not to mention, my squad leader made homecoming...and she's yelling more to compensate. :confused3 I'm just sick and tired of being yelled at (disney world was very nice today, I might add :)), I'm sick and tired of how people aren't doing their parts, I'm sick and tired of the direction the band is moving in (down the potty). But I WILL NOT QUIT!!

We are reading Tuesdays with Morrie in my English class and we had to write down an aphorism which we live by. Guess what mine was!!!

"Rejoice over the little victories, for those keep you on track until the big ones come."

Little victories this week:
Drinking water
Homecoming!!!
Making better eating choices (in some areas)
New stove :) it is so COOL!! We named it Frankfurter (we name all our kitchen appliances)
The weather is beautiful

Little mishaps:
Lunches-cheeseburger and potato smiles on Monday, one slice of pizza
TOM is coming
The weather's getting colder
I lost my favorite socks!

Okay-talk to you all later!!! Hugs!