150 Club...care to join???

[lmhall2000]

Helloooo gang!

Alice Cooper? 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]

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]

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. 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]

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..... 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! 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]

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 .

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 . 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]

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]

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]

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]

Nice job Debra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nice job, Digimom!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Okay, today was very good!! I was able to resist the pull of cinnamon rolls and cookies today! I'm very proud of myself

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]

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]

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...

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!

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]

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]

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

Of course!! Gotta go!

 

[chrismiss56]

Evening All!!

I have not been GOOD Been out to dinner once and lunch once and made some really bad food choices........

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!!​

Will work on this I promise.........160s I am coming back

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.

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 Food is my comfort - need to find a new security blanket 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.

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

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

Off to drink my water - which I know is one of the problems this week.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lajones81]

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]

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 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

 

[westjones]

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

Lisa,
We all get busy, and with school in session you are busy with the children in your class. We understand. We are here whenever you can join us. Glad you checked in tonight. Maybe weekends will give you a break! Hang in there!
Debra

 

[chrismiss56]

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

Cody (now 5 months old) decided that he need to get up 45 minutes early this morning............ aw: ug: Boy is it dark at 5 am

PITY PARTY IS OVER!!! Back to work for this particular LOSER

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!!

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

I want to join the Potty club toooooooooooooooooooooo

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

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[westjones]

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]

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

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