150 Club...care to join???

[lajones81]

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!

Keep kicking those pounds to the curb!

Lisa

 

[disneymom727]

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]

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.

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.

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!

Hugs to everyone!
Maria

 

[chrismiss56]

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

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. 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 Kathy floated by us and we need to catch up!!!

Kathy - So Proud of YOU!!!!! 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.

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

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

Jen - Love hearing from you!! Your cheers are the best!! 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

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

Linda

 

[westjones]

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 . 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]

Hi All

after a great 2 or so weeks, I've really stumbled!
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!!!!!!
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!---
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!
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! You must be thrilled
You are inspiring me to get past my garbage weekend & get 'onward & downward'!
Jen- 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!

Jean

 

[Worfiedoodles]

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]

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!!
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
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]

First, I just have to say 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]

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]

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

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' ).

Debra

 

[NYcpa]

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

 

[chrismiss56]

Good Morning ALL!!

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

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 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.

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

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

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

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

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!!!! 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 Hang in there - Don't give up - The numbers will start moving......come on we'll do it together!!


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 Keep going showing us how to a have a healthy lifestyle that will stay with us into old age

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!!

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

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

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

Okay, I think I even trump Worfie for most weight gained at Disney! I can't even BELIEVE the number on the scale! 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]

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]

Morning Losers!!

Chicago is hitting 90 degrees again today!! 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 ), watched my portion control and didn't eat after 8pm (that is 2 days in a row)

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

169.5​

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.

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

Goals for today -

Keep drinking (sound like a lush )
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

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

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

Missing you!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

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.... ...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]

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]

Linda, that is WONDERFUL!!!!! 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

 

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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