150 Club...care to join???

[lmhall2000]

Well, after another weigh day (I skipped it, ugh!) I am ready to jump into it on Monday...dh comes home tonight with our last load of boxes from our home in TN. I should be able to knock those out tomorrow (oh please, our house is already stuffed so I think it'll be mainly a check in the box to see if we keep it or good will it)...with dh back home I should be able to get my exercise back in gear and with that my eating will be better....now onto the realllllly good losers!!!

TigerCheer2009!!! You are on the cusp of seeing the 180's!!! YAHOO!!! And what a great moment to dance with a guy knowing you feel GREAT and look like a dream! I am soo sorry to hear about your grandpa...just reading about yours makes me remember mine so well..he also had lung problems (emphysema) and it's horrible to see them go through that...I will pray that he will be comfortable and for you dear!

Linda! Hey!! Hope your weekend is going GREAT ....you've got some busy girls there! You'll have to let us know if she makes the program this summer...I'm soo hoping to be there by fall..maybe I can say hello for you! How did the therapy go?? I'm sure your dd will do great.

Regina...I have to be honest here...I think you had a WAHOOOO DAY!!! The more my life gets hit with mini day challenges the more I realize how strong I was to just stay on plan and move for 20 minutes a day...that's a stellar day in my calendar these days...those kind of days set you up for a great ability to maintain when you get to goal...so give yourself a big PAT ON THE BACK!!!

Lacerta...I AGREE!! Those high school years were anything buy my greatest...I have always believed that the year you're in is the greatest...so look forward to some AWESOME memories in the future..but don't forget to make some now! Each time in your life has it's pluses and minuses...but as I get older (now 37) I am able to find the pluses a lot easier than I might have in the past!

To all 150'ers...if you're reading this we're PULLING for you!!! Each day is a new day to do the right thing...eat less and move more!!!

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

TigerCheer2009!!! You are on the cusp of seeing the 180's!!! YAHOO!!! And what a great moment to dance with a guy knowing you feel GREAT and look like a dream! I am soo sorry to hear about your grandpa...just reading about yours makes me remember mine so well..he also had lung problems (emphysema) and it's horrible to see them go through that...I will pray that he will be comfortable and for you dear!

I know! If I do my very best this week, I could probably (kiss) them goodbye on Saturday!!! To tell y'all the truth, this is the farthest I've gone on a weight loss program!!!! Cheers for stickin' to it!!

I loved being able to dance with a guy knowing that I did look great and felt even better. After I lose all this weight, I'm thinking there's gonna be a string of guys waiting for me...with my Secret Charming at the end of the line!!

Thanks, Tara. I appreciate it the prayers. I hope the Lord knows that there are a Heavenly (lookin') Host of 150ers praying for him to come through!!

Linda-how did the therapy go? for that to go well.

Cheers:
2, 4, 6, 8!
150ers'll look so great
No matter where we go, it's true
We'll turn heads, that's what'll do!
Sound off!
1-5-0!
Sound off!
Yes we can!
Sound off!
1-5-oh Yes We Can!!

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All

Therapy did not really go well at all. I know it was uncomfortable for DD17 because DH and I stayed the whole time. She has had a tough week - won't sleep in her room.....just anxious. Have another therapy appt this Friday and also called a different therapist........trying to find the "right" fit for her........this is alot tougher than I thought it would be

Nothing new and exciting on the weight loss front.......don't even want to get on the scale right now........got some walking in yesterday. Just taking it one day at a time...........

Anyway off to get somethings done..........take care........still rooting for you and me.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Sorry about that Linda. I really don't know what to say. P&PD to you and your DD17!

 

[NYcpa]

I'm finally home for a few days. 26 hours driving between noon on Thursday and 9 last night have taken their toll on my lower back.

Need to get back on target. Seems I have gained back what I had lost. Should be able to get some exercise in this week. Will only be out of town for the day on Thursday but will be back by 4:30. Every day this week has rain in the forcast. Hopefully they are wrong. I really need to walk and would like to ride my bike some.

Erin is now home. She has alot of unpacking to do.

Need to get the last of the extra work fininshed today. Then I will have my evenings free to exercise and relax. 13 days to WDW. It will not come fast enough to suit me. I think both daughters wil second my thoughts.

Onward and Downward

 

[NYcpa]

Good morning fellow losers

Goals for today - drink lots of water, eat healthy, and exercise. I procrastinated yesterday and didn't get any exercise in. Today is the start of a new week and the chance to get back on track. Add back 4 lbs to what I had lost but it will go again. DD2 said I looked like I had lost weight so that is a good thing.

Have to get to work. Have alot to do and only 4 days to accomplish it.

Onward and Downward

 

[chrismiss56]

Fellow Losers!!

Happy Monday!! 18 more work days until I am done for the summer!!

Just staying low keyed with the exercise and eating until I can get my DD17 back on track. Coming home after work AGAIN today instead of going to the fitness center to wait for a phone call from a different therapist. Keep your fingers crossed that this will work itself out soon. We are suppose to be going to Spain this summer to visit DD20.....DH is really concerned that younger daughter won't be able to handle the trip with her current levels of anxiety..........

Thanks for always listening..........you bring me real comfort

One of these days I will get back to me and this big butt!!

Seriously except for the ongoing stomach discomfort and anxiety attacks in the evening (sun goes down anxiety surfaces) she is ok and will get better......just need to be patient.......I keep telling myself.

Everyone focus on drinking, moving and what you are eating!!!!!

Carry me with you on your weight loss until I can get back to my own!!!!!

WOO HOO!!!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!

Have a magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Kathy! Doesn't it feel GREAT when someone notices you've gotten smaller? And I'm with you on the water...I've already had about 10 ounces this morning...hope to have 60-80 by the end of the day. My husband said I looked smaller this weekend, although I knew full well I've put on atleast 5 pounds in 3 weeks...BUT! Today I DID IT!!!! I got up at 6am and walked for 4 miles!!! It was GREAT! The cows all said hello to me...I saw woodpeckers, blue jays, martins, hummingbirds, something brown and furry that was bigger than a field mice with no tail..Hmm? Can you tell I like nature?? I decided to do low carb until my weigh in on Thursday...that should help with damage control then I'm either going to slimfast 2 meals a day or do really low carb on each and every day in May...NO EXCEPTIONS!!! No sugar or french fries for me this month! Ha! I can say that because there's only 2 weeks left! But I need a reality check and this is how I can do it.

Linda, I wish I could help you and your dd...I do have a friend whose son is 16 and went through a similar experience...they had to take him out of school for 2 months...he was developing ulcers and he's over 6' and had lost 30 pounds....after two months of proton pump inhibitors and being able to rest he put back on 15 pounds and is back in school doing well. His appetite is coming back and he just looks better. High school can be so tough on kids. I bet with summer coming and school ending that she'll be able to get a handle on it. Does she have any summer plans? Camp counselor, the trip to Spain sounds AWESOME, summer work? Sometimes just doing something for others makes you take the focus off yourself...I'll be praying for her and hope she finds a good therapist!

Off to unpack 40 more boxes!!! UGH!!! So far, of the 10 boxes of toys we packed 8 are going to Goodwill...what were we thinking????

Tara

 

[Lacerta]

I had a pretty good weekend. I cheated and had pasta for dinner Saturday, but the rest of the weekend ate very healthy, and walked a total of 3.5 miles. My fastest mile so far is down to 19:15, but I'm taking about a minute off every day. Once I get to the point I can do a 15:00 mile, I'm going to start walking to the nearby track (about a mile from me) and start jogging laps.

Today, after work, I've got a Curves workout and then I'm headed out to invest in some workout clothes, a stopwatch and a pedometer.

 

[lmhall2000]

Feeling weak, must type, must not eat last morsel of brownie! I've been unpacking and breaking down boxes all day and am wiped out! Can't wait to have a good ole salad with all the low carb fixins for dinner! I've had 3 glasses of water...need about 4 more to hit my goal.

So how is everyone else's day going? When I get weak and need to get back on track I have to type my cravings or I'll indulge...(hence, you didn't hear from me in 2-3 weeks and I indulged ALL my cravings!! UGH)

Well, gotta run...boxes calling....
Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi all!!! I have AWESOME news!!!

The spots on Grandpa's lungs aren't cancerous!!!!!!!!!!!!! The surgery will commense!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah!!!

 

[westjones]

Hi all!!! I have AWESOME news!!!

The spots on Grandpa's lungs aren't cancerous!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is wonderful!!!
DJ

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks DJ!!

You guys, thanks for listening!

Also wanted to update you: Tomorrow's the big Squad Leader Announcement!!!!!

 

[NYcpa]

Tigercheer - glad to hear your grandpa does not have cancer. Good luck tomorrow on the announcement.

Tara - keep drinking water. I have had about 55 oz. today. I also threw in 40 oz of diet soda. I think I should be floating.

Linda - good luck finding a counselor you daughter can relate to. DD2 tried the counselors at college and came away with the impression she was wasting their time. That made her effort to find a non-judgemental third party to listen a waste. I can relate to your daughter. I started having panic attacks after both girls left for college about 3 weeks apart and the empty nest syndrom settled in. They were no fun but the decrease with time.

Need to get back to work. Needed a short break so I figured I would check the boards. Can be addicting but I don't want to be up all night. I can't seem to find enough hours in the day when I am at my long term job. I hate to go in because I finally got a taste of being wanted for my knowledge and appreciated for who I am. I have gotten bored with my job I have had for 18 years. I guess I just needed a change.

Onward and downward.

 

[NYcpa]

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[chrismiss56]

Morning to all my FAVORITE LOSERS!!

Connecting with the therapist - day 2

Still playing phone tag with the second therapist. Nothing new to report. Hoping to go walking tonight but it will depend on when the therapist calls. Last night told her to call the cell knowing I would be out and what did she do, left a message on the home line..........ayeeeeeeeeeeeee So called her back and said TAG YOUR IT!!

Continuing to just pray to maintain

Tigercheer - WOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOO for Grandpa!!!! You and your family must be soooooooo relieved. Let us know about the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!!

Kathy - Thanks for the good wishes This is exactly what I need from this group - mental support!!! You keep drinking your water......can I hide in your suitcase when you pack for WDW

Tara - How is unpacking going? By now you should be seeing results and making the new house a home REMEMBER Drink your water and stop to eat then the weak moments won't seem so hard to take!!

Lacerta - How are the "HOT" new workout clothes? What did you end up buying?

Team - Keep Moving and Losing - you are my inspiration!!

Have a magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Kathy...I did pretty good on my water...I think I had atleast 60 ounces and I'm drinking my first right now! I know what you mean about needing a break and coming to the boards...I come here when I start craving something and think how wonderful a trip to Disney would be when I'm at goal..it always seems to set my mind straight!

Linda...hoping that therapist is more on the ball next time...and hoping she's the right one for your dd....I know it's got to be tough seeing her go through this.

Tigercheer2009!! WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS!!! That is simply amazing!!! I know the whole family is rejoicing. Now I will pray for that surgery! How did the news go today with the band?

Well, my first day back 'on-plan' was successful...I passed up the brownie tray and even the hot biscuits at a restaurant last night...I had a salmon spinach salad and it felt great to eat right for a change. I couldn't manage my walk this morning I think my body was in shock from my walk yesterday on top of unpacking for 8 hours...so I'm resting today (well, finishing unpacking...I have over 80 boxes and 20 bags of packing paper to pull to the curb tomorrow morning for pick up...dh won't be here...headed to TN for the very last load..he promised there were no boxes just bicycles and such.) So I've got to get my stretching in this morning to keep my back strong with all that lugging...I'm not complaining because it helps me meet my goal of 'moving more' the rest of this month.

Let's make May a negative month on those scales!! I've got a ways to go to make that happen...even if it's a net 1 pound loss I'll be thrilled!!

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hi!!

Tara, Linda, NYcpa: 2 hours 30 minutes till concert time!!!! You guys will be the first to know!!

All: Thanks for the kind thoughts and prayers. They mean so much!! I can't wait until after the surgery. The future is looking !

 

[Tera]

Hey Losers!!!

We're back from our Disney cruise and had a blast. Unfortuntely my weigh in today showed a 3.8 gain I think I'm still retaining some water from traveling and hope to get rid of another pound in the next day or so.

I'm now at 157, so 8 pounds to get into those 140's. I'm working out hard again and back to eating OP, so I know I'll get there soon.

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey Tera, a little selfish indulgence here, but please tell us about the cruise!! We've never been on one, but if we ever do it would have to be a Disney cruise...where did you go? How was the food? Do you get boat sick? Are the rooms big enough to take 5 giant steps across in? SHARE SHARE!! And you know that 3.8 is just really 2.8 of water and 1 pound of muscle from all that walking at ports!

Tara