150 Club...care to join???

[tmatthews]

no budging on the scale here! the weather is nice so i am hoping to get out for alittle walk and a i promise a workout! i bought 10 minute workouts. tried pilates....tried is the word!!!!!
no more girl scout cookies!

 

[lmhall2000]

Tmatthews! STEP AWAY FROM THE COOKIES!!! Don't let those cute little green uniforms fool you....those cookies are nothing but destruction and doom! And how did you get yours so earlY??? I had a poor niece who had almost no orders so this piteous aunt stepped up and bought 5 boxes of thin mints (nothing THIN about them!) and 5 boxes of Tagalongs!!! AARGH!!! Thank goodness they haven't seen my front door yet...hoping my other nieces won't mind getting cookies for their birthdays in March!


And yes! The weather is warming up...take advantage of it!!! (As I sit reflecting how my children have been out all day in it and I was only outside long enough to give them their picnic lunch and march right back in...my excuse was housework...but how much of that did I get done? oh about 20% !ICK!!!)

But I'm going to do well with my water today...have had 24 oz ( Iknow doesn't sound like much but that's good for me...) and I'll have another 30 oz tonight while we're playing "Pitch" with some friends of ours....doesn't card playing burn calories???

Oh...the weekends...just glad there are only 2 days in them! So hard to be disciplined!

Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

Hi to all!!

Got back late last night from picking up my daughter. Had a great time - got to see the national touring company of 42nd Street!! Love Musicals!!

Have not done well in the last two days. No exercise, water or healthy food!! BOOOOOOOOOO to me!!

So tomorrow is a NEW DAY!! Back on track and headed to the 150's

Can't wait to start feeling good again.

Glad to be back - missed your support.

Congrats to all of you who lost while I was away..........will be joining you soon.

Have a magical Disney Day!!

 

[lmhall2000]

Chrismiss can we just cut and paste your attitude about starting a new day after off plan days??? That is EXACTLY how we should handle them...textbook case in fact! Acknowledge the failure to meet specified goals and say SO LOng past and HELLO TOMORROW!!! 2 days out of 30 good ones won't mean so much! It's when we never say goodbye to the bad days and think we can't pull ourselves back on plan that we lose hope...

Here's to everyone passing this munchie filled weekend (Superbowl fans) with as much discipline as we can muster and then hit Monday flying with confidence that we'll be nearer to 150's than the day before!!!

and I LOVE musicals...what a treat to see 42nd Street!! It really makes me want to get up and dance!

Make tomorrow a sunshiny day!
Tara

 

[sarahsmom73]

ME! ME! ME!!!


Still hanging out at 170! I can't wait to hit the 150's!!!

 

[lmhall2000]

Because it's been sooo long since I was in the 170's I'd love to hear what it's like!!!

Here's my take on the 190's for anyone that can be motivated by it...

Believe it or not...it hurts to sit on a wood chair...because I can feel my tailbone!! My XL sweatshirts hang off my arms and my arms don't feel so filled out...my shoulders are taking on more definition (bone wise..need to work on the muscles) I love shaving my legs in the tub now because from the ankle to the knee I really can see the shape of a leg not a sausage! And I love my ankles!! They're sticking out on both sides....I won't mention the hips...that's my problem area...but when I lay down my belly does sink below my bones! Trying to not get too graphic!

So I'm glad to be in the 190's but can't wait to get out of them! Onwards & Downwards gang!!!

Tara

 

[kayeandjim00]

Well I'm down .8 this week. I can't imagine a bigger wake up call than my loss the past few weeks that I NEED to exercise I am off for a vacation for 5 days beginning Thursday and my week is crammed with things (unfortunately 2 of them include eating out ) this week so when I get back first on my list of things to do is WORK OUT! I have to get to the 150's and at this rate it'll take a while. Onward and Downward as Tara said. Can't get down as a loss is a loss.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Ilove hanging out with you guys! You make me feel so good !!!

 

[lmhall2000]

That is AWESOME!!!! .8 pounds is 3 sticks of butter plus some that will no longer be inhabiting your body!!! Kick those sticks of butter out the window and say So Long - don't need ya!!!
I feel for ya having to go on vacation and eat out...it does kind of panic me to eat out because in the past that's when I'd go crazy...but the last few times I've eaten out I've made good choices and I feel so much better about them...in fact last night I thought I had blown it...but this morning...even with eating quite a bit compared to what I usually do..I weighed 1.5 pounds less than yesterday! It probably helped that I actually got more than 3 16 oz. of glasses of water in...I had a caesar salad with all the dressing and the whole bowl of salsa with as few chips as I could use to scoop all that salsa in..the salsa is very filling and I avoided all french fries and chicken tenders my kids left over. And remember when you're on vacation you're usually walking alot so you can manage this next week and have a good week!

Have a great vacation and we will MISS YOU!!!!

Tara

 

[toystoryduo]

Good morning Club 150!

Today is a beautiful day even though I showed a gain of 2 pounds this week! Ughh!!!!! I have been exercising so much lately that I thought at the very least I would hold steady at 204. But 206????? As my DD (age 2) says, "Not fair!"

I have decided that I need to weigh-in weekly from now on. I was only doing it twice a month (the 1st and the 15th) and wasn't really able to keep a close eye on the results. I'll try this for awhile and see how it works out. So, Sunday is the day....

I'm really not understanding why I am not showing a loss. As I said, I have been exercising a lot lately and have been watching what I eat. I've been eating a lot of salads and healthier foods lately. So, why no loss? It's very frustrating!

On the positive side, the weather today is beautiful! So, we'll be walking and enjoying the .

Have a great Sunday! Know that you CAN do it!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Tracy !!! You are doing great! It could be water... Don't fret! It is going away forever! You can do this!

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning to all!!

Tracy - where are you in your cycle - could it be water weight? Also what have you eaten lately - anything saltier than usual? Again a reason for water weight.

I also have found out (the hard way of course that if I weigh myself too often I make myself CRAZY So now I try to hold it to once a week.

Ok here is the goal of the day for all...........

Have some of the munchies BUT watch them go into your mouth. Make the effort to stop talking to your friend and realize what your mouth is taking in. It is OK to have a few bites. I find that I need to stop and be aware of what I am eating. I am usually too busy talking (a favorite pastime- ask my DH and don't pay attention to what I am eating and all of a sudden I have eaten enough for 3 people.

Focus on the goal and the end will always justify the means Group hug time!!

Have a magical Disney Day!!

 

[Debbie]

No loss for me this week...but the Turtles are gone.

Tracy, how do your clothes fit with the extra pounds? Tighter? Looser? Exercising should build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, hence the looser clothing. Muscle jump starts your metabolism, BUT muscle weighs heavier than fat. Sooooo, you may have lost fat, gained muscle and, in turned, gained weight.

Pick one or more from the following.

Reasons for me to be up this week:

• water weight due to monthly cycles
• water weight due to salt intake
• fat being exchanged for muscle

Keep up the exercising. It's what our body needs and craves.

WHAT a beautiful day! My sister and I walked yesterday-3 miles-and boy did I SLEEP last night (well, and a nap in the late afternoon, too ) Good luck everyone! We can do this....one day at a time.

 

[lmhall2000]

Tracy!! See all the support!!! Debbie and the gang put it plainly...a gain is not necessarily a gain! And the scales do strange things with our bodies...whenever I have an up scale day I take that day and drink only water and try to avoid high salt foods...chili, I've found out is a killer! But for some reason salsa seems to be good for releasing that water! And some days you think you've blown it but the next day you have a loss...whoosh fairies have ways of making the scale go WHeeeeee! So take heart that you're making the right decisions and in a couple of days you'll see a big change. You're soooo close to Onederland it will be a ONEDERFUL DAY!!!

Chrismiss!! I LIKE YOUR PLAN of the day!!! Football can be boring with sooo many breaks (although I like the commercials) that I find myself just popping in to my mom's kitchen to see what goodies she has spread out...it's always a feast over there...but she is good at putting out cheese, olives and whole wheat crackers in addition to homemade cookies, cheetos, and potato chips with dip! I wish I knew how to knit or crochet I could be constructive with my hands while we watch...

Debbie!! YEAH 3 miles!!! That's atleast 45 minutes of fat burning body changing action!!! Maybe I can fit in a good walk during the game...it'll still be fairly warm out (40's)...you've inspired me to get it done!!!!

We can make it through this munchie day!!!

Tara

 

[tiggerlover]

Hi Tara! Is it too late for me to join in??? I really need something to motivate me and get me going. I have been in a holding pattern for far too long and it is about time I do something about it. I have fallen into a pattern of holiday and stress eating and I need to get out of it. I got on the scale the other day and I was back up to 165 and I hate it!!! I want to lose 10 more pounds and then I am done dieting for good. My WISH is to get to 155 and hold there, so that means I have 10 pounds to go to goal. I am starting back OP tomorrow (Monday) and hope to reach my goal by shorts weather.

 

[lmhall2000]

I don't think I could make it to 150's without you!!!! I was sooo happy to see your post!! I loved the threads you started about starting over and I just didn't have it within me to take it to the next level...I was in the same rut you were...but I think this is a GREAT time to lose weight...time enough before Summer clothes and very few holidays where we feel like food must be a part of them...I think it's those first 5 pounds that are key...once I can get past that hump it seems it's harder to not lose weight!!!

Let's get those last 10 pounds OFF and you can wish us all on with your great report on what the 150's are like!!!

You can do this and be done with dieting for good...just sensible eating and exercising!!!! So glad to have you here!!!!

Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

Tiggerlover

On behalf of "The 150's Team" WE WELCOME YOU

You are now part of one of the most supportive groups I have ever encountered. I have finally found a group of people who understand my challenges. Together we will see the 150's and beyond (for those of us just passing through)

So how is everyone doing on this Sunday? I probably have it alittle easier - not going to any Super Bowl party and DH is on his way back from taking oldest DD to Indiana University. He won't be home until 7pm so I can focus on eating healthy. No temptations........keeping the fingers busy on the computer.

Tara keep out of Mom's kitchen!! Ok have some cheese.....
I am starting a knitting class in two weeks. Trying to find other ways to keep my hands and mind busy....

Have a magical Disney Day!!

 

[Tiggerkeeper]

Hey gang! I had a great morning! Weighed in at 186 that's 3 down! A friend came up to me at church this morning and asked how much I had lost (nobody knows I am doing anything) and how many sizes! Yeah, you know I had to answer those questions....19 pounds and 2 sizes gone forever!! My BIG goal right now is busting 180 for some reason that number seems to kick my butt! I can't get past it!

Tracy, what Debbie said!! Keep up the good work it will pay off!!

Chrismiss I get scale crazy too! Good luck watching those munchies!

Debbie, whoa 3 miles way to go! Sounds like you got your exercise in big time!

Welcome Tiggerlover! Shorts can be a great motivator and you'll be there in no time! Who wears short shorts??

Everybody have a great evening watching the game or whatever you do!

 

[chimera]

I am starting a knitting class in two weeks. Trying to find other ways to keep my hands and mind busy....

Yay! A fellow knitter. I just learned how about a year ago. I learned to crochet when I was 12ish (more than a couple years ago ), but the whole two-needle thing escaped me. I'm now working on the sleeves for my first sweater! I do find it helps keep me from snacking in the evening. Hard to eat when you've got yarn threaded through your fingers!

We had some glorious weather today Still chilly enough to wear a sweatshirt, but I'm a big thermal wimp. Anyone thinking of swimsuit season yet? I'm hoping this year's season is a little less lumpy and jiggly

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey gang....typing a quick note at my mother's to avoid the cupcakes and upside down pineapple cake! So far so good, some boiled shrimp, some pork roast, a big fat strawberry, 5 or 6 tortillas with white cheese sauce and a few nuts...I think I can make it by remembering how much I loved my weigh in this morning!

Chrismiss and chimera..let me know how you like knitting...I'd love to start...my grandmother taught me to crochet a square when I was little but wouldn't know where to start now.

And for the best part of this note
WAHOO!!!
3 pounds gone!!!!! 12 sticks of butter...where did they go???? WOWZERS!!! Tiggerkeeper you are kicking tail!!! And losing it, too!!! Can't wait for you to hit the 170's!!! What a great day!!! Keep up the great work and soooo long 3 pounders!!!

Have a great start to Monday everyone!
Tara

P.S. I did a "cardio" portion of a pilates video I got at Costco...I never knew I didn't have the necessary muscles in my abdomen...it really shows me where I'm weak when I try to do some of those moves...still need to get the FIRM tapes...my body likes all these varied workouts!