150 Club...care to join???

[Lesli54]

Glad to see you are done with the move and back on the boards Tara!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

I would love to join the "trying for the 150's again" club. I was 156 four years ago, and now am at 174.....so depressing. My goal is to lose at least a few pounds before we go to WDW in July. The most frustrating thing is that my weight gain came on as a result of medication and I am having the hardest time trying to lose it...and cooking for a husband with a high metabolism and two tall and thin teenage daughters who can eat anything is TOUGH! Please - some advice, tips, anything ya got? THANKS SO MUCH FOR ANY AND ALL HELP!

 

[chrismiss56]

Good Morning Losers!!


TARA - WELCOME BACK!!!![/FONT]



So glad the major part of the move is over for you and that you and your family got there safely

Snowwhitesmom - WELCOME - You have come to the right place We support each other through fat and fat free, carb and low carb times Tell us alittle bit about yourself and family.

I am a 49 year old with Dh and two DD17 and 20 who keep me on an emotional roller coaster and I HATE roller coasters Live in the Chicago area and have about 35 lbs. to lose. I am on WW Core program and do like it. Don't exercise as much as I would like except my vocal chords (I am a substitute teacher ).

TigerCheer - How did tryouts go? Is this for high school or college? Hang in there today can only get better.

Tera - Won't you look good standing on the deck of the cruise ship sipping a drink in that new body you have Have a GREAT TIME!!

DJ - You are counting down to a cruise also??? WOO HOO!!! That is great motivation for losing weight.

 

[westjones]

DJ - You are counting down to a cruise also??? WOO HOO!!! That is great motivation for losing weight.

We are going to WDW next month, but we also have a cruise booked for the end of next March. We always get a Family picture when we go on the cruise (so far we have been on 6). I want to finally buy a family picture that I feel good seeing myself in it too. Hopefully, by next March I will finally be down to where I want to be!

BUT I am taking small steps. I'm looking forward to reaching my Summer Challenge Goal by the day we fly out in June for our WDW trip!

DJ

 

[Lesli54]

Guess what? 216! Down another 1.5 lbs. and only 1 lb til I get that new clippie! Here I was a little concerned that the weight was coming off slowly, but I am CLOSE to being on track with the goals and when I look at my fitness chart, I noticed that I have lost at least 1lb every week. Wish it could be more, but at least I am losing.

I think it is supposed to be nicer here today. This winter weather is for the birds.

DJ - Time to have a packing party! Get rid of the "grow with me pants" and anything else in the closet that isn't a size 14. Time to start showing off what you can wear! Congrats on getting to that size!

Tera - Congrats on the lost lbs. It must feel so good to be so low. You must have so much energy. Great job!

Tigercheer - Try not to let someone else's comments get you down. People like that feel in control when they put others down and it doesn't matter who it is. Little does he know that you are more in control of your life right now than he is. I will try to get over to your journal later today.

Tara - Can I say it again? Glad to have you back! I'll bet that you didn't gain much if anything. Maybe the food choices weren't great, BUT you were constantly moving and probably got a decent workout with the move.

Snowwhitesmom - WELCOME! You have come to the perfect place for support so come on in! Me? I am 38 (just had my birthday), have 4 children (DD17, DD15, DD7, & DS2), am very involved in many non-profit organizations, own a grocery store (of all things) w/ my DH, live in IL a few hours from Chicago (actually closer to the Mississippi River). What else? Just very very busy, but have at least found enough time to try to make some effort to lose weight. Feel free to come to the boards on the good and bad days. Also, check out the journals. Lots of great people over there as well.

Linda - Hope the weather is getting better up that way. How is your DD doing?

Everyone keep up the good work. Keep moving, drinking (water that is) and losing!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

How's everyone??

Sorry I've been away for a little. Wow. My kids had their annual testing at the local christian school and now I know what it is like running around in a car all day. (ok. it wasn't all day, but it felt like it) Everything went really well. All the homeschool moms took the kids to a Mexican rest. for lunch on Friday to celebrate the tests being over. It was fun, but way too much burrito was eaten by me.

Then last week, just when I'm planning my big night with my DD12 (you know, the "becoming a woman" talk, overnight at a hotel and shopping and going out to dinner) my sister calls and says our mom is in the hospital. She evidently pulled cartilege(?) away from her vertabre in her back. Very painful and she wasn't moving too well. So the next day, I pack up the kids and all their schooling, and head to Harrisburg to take care of my Mom while my sister and BIL work and niece and nephew have school.

We think she is going to be able to make it to Cedarville Univ. this Friday for niece's graduation. We leave on Thursday. She is bound and determined and actually, she is doing better than I thought she would be. She can shower and get up from bed, both which I didn't dream possible when my sister first gave me the call. We all came home last night. I would have checked in over the last few days, but they have dial up, and I think something else is wrong because it is just plain PAINFUL to be on the internet down there. That's one way to keep the kids off.

Our "night away" went great!! We shopped, ate dinner, then back to the room for a little TV (we were bummed the spa wasn't open, or the pool. They were cleaning it). Then.........time for the talk. Boy, was I nervous. I had a little book that I used for 11-12 year olds. That helped a lot. Otherwise I would have gotten off track and forgotten to cover some things. She didn't know much..........much to my relief!! I thought maybe I was too late. But by her reaction, she clearly did not know much. She was astounded that we had to do THAT to have the three of them............ ok, I did find this quite funny but kept that to myself. ANyway, we talked for a good 2 1/2 hours, being totally honest and her asking some questions. I asked her afterward and again the next morning if she was OK and she would just smile and say yes. I think I said a million times that I want her to be able to ask me anything........I would rather her hear it from me instead of possible wrong info from friends or something.

What I also found kind of funny is, we have this serious talk right? Woman to woman. Some heavy stuff for a 12yr. old. In the morning she turns on the TV to the cartoons. I LOVED IT! I love having a 12 yr. old that still wants to be a 12 yr. old. Anywho.......everything went well.

Now, I have to work on packing us up for the trip to Ohio and the invitations to my niece's bridal shower that I'm in charge of. I think I'm starting to stress out, but I am determined to not blow it anymore as far as my eating is concerned. I feel terrible........so unhealthy. I don't like feeling this way. So this morning, I had 1/2 a bagel and one egg and coffee. I think I am going to have a low carb shake for lunch. I just feel like I need to be somewhat "empty" for a while, if that makes sense.

Tara..........I'm so GLAD you are finally moved. Wooohoooo.........a long time a-comin', right? Wow. Talk about stress! But a good kind I imagine. Good that the move is finally over. No more living apart from DH. That would just do me in, I think. So happy for you, girl. Now, you can get your eating in order. It's hard eating fast food all of the time. Now things will be more normal.

Welcome everyone who is new...................this is a great group.... very encouraging to one another. Grab some water and feel right at home.

 

[westjones]

How's everyone??

Sorry I've been away for a little. Wow. My kids had their annual testing at the local christian school and now I know what it is like running around in a car all day. (ok. it wasn't all day, but it felt like it) Everything went really well. All the homeschool moms took the kids to a Mexican rest. for lunch on Friday to celebrate the tests being over. It was fun, but way too much burrito was eaten by me.

You have been busy! I wish our local Christian school offered testing for homeschoolers in our area. There is a man that sets something like this up and the homeschoolers do the testing all together. BUT we stopped homeschooling this year, so I am sort of out of the loop any more. I do miss it sometimes, but so far things have worked out for us (BUT I consider homeschooling our back up plan if for any reason things do not go well in Middle School in the upcoming years).

I know what you mean about loving how your 12 year old is still a kid. Some kids so seem to grow up way too fast any more. My twins will turn 12 this year and they still watch cartoons (but have lost interest in their American Girl dolls). Things are changing, slowly, but they are changing.

DJ

 

[TigerCheer2009]

chris: High school band. I'm hanging. Tomorrow and Friday are the true "deciding days", so LUCK LUCK LUCK!!! (or is it unluck?)

Lesli: Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm proud of you. Your words made me feel good. My WISH aura combined with wisdom- and awesom-osity prevented me from doing things I'd regret. It's a shame he lacks the wisdom-osity (luck, health and good fortune) and awesom-osity (WISH friends, support, and my best friend for jarring me back into reality where rules apply and stuff. That's why I like my world better )

To everyone else, hope you had a Cheerific day! W I S H e r s! Wishers are the very best!!!

 

[Twinkles6892]

Hello allllllllll!

No big losses, but no big gains either!

:thewave:

 

[snowwhitesmom]

...and everyone else! I am a 40 year old mother of two DDs, ages 13 and 16. And here I go - let's hope for some lost lbs!

 

[chrismiss56]

Evening everyone

Another day of no exercise - had to come home and wait for a call from DD17 doctor. The Zantac is not totally working and I wanted to talk to the dr. about finding someone for my daughter to talk to. She used to have a WONDERFUL guidance counselor at school who knew how to listen to kids when they were stressed. She left to start a family - happy for her but very upset for the kids including DD

Anyway the dr. recommended someone for Chris to talk to about her stress and anxiety. Even if we get the physical problem solved there is alot of emotional issues that need to be addressed.........high school has been really tough.

I am noticing that there are several of us with DD in the teens. How is everyone else doing surviving high school years or if you are through with them let me know if there is a light at the end of the tunnel

DD17 is a really really good kid with strong moral values........that is the problem most of the kids at school want to party, drink and do drugs......she has lost many friends over the last 1 1/2 years......

As always thanks for letting me vent.............

Weigh in is tomorrow - not looking for much seem to be on a every other week loss. Scale crept back up to 165 from 163.5 but I know it works

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Evening everyone

Another day of no exercise - had to come home and wait for a call from DD17 doctor. The Zantac is not totally working and I wanted to talk to the dr. about finding someone for my daughter to talk to. She used to have a WONDERFUL guidance counselor at school who knew how to listen to kids when they were stressed. She left to start a family - happy for her but very upset for the kids including DD

Anyway the dr. recommended someone for Chris to talk to about her stress and anxiety. Even if we get the physical problem solved there is alot of emotional issues that need to be addressed.........high school has been really tough.

I am noticing that there are several of us with DD in the teens. How is everyone else doing surviving high school years or if you are through with them let me know if there is a light at the end of the tunnel

DD17 is a really really good kid with strong moral values........that is the problem most of the kids at school want to party, drink and do drugs......she has lost many friends over the last 1 1/2 years......

As always thanks for letting me vent.............

Weigh in is tomorrow - not looking for much seem to be on a every other week loss. Scale crept back up to 165 from 163.5 but I know it works

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

I'm a teen, but HS is really stressful!!!!!!!!!!! Hope you will be doing better!!

 

[snowwhitesmom]

These years are definitely tough, but the good days are worth all of the rough ones. Hang in there - they are still our babies, no matter how big they get.........

 

[chrismiss56]

Thanks for the good thoughts I do remember how stressful HS could be.....just need to find her the right person to speak with.

Have a Magical Disney Day!!

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning All!!

Chicago is hitting 70 degrees today!! WOO HOO!!!! And 75 by Mother's Day!!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL!!​

Waiting to connect with the family therapist recommended by DD17 doctor. She increased her dosage of Zantac and agrees that fixing the physical part will not fix the emotional issues. We just want her happy again.

This has been a crazy two weeks and exercising has been very irratic. Weigh in is today and not hoping for much......Just going to go and face the music

Everyone hang in there - enjoy the nice weather coming to town!!

Onward and Downward!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[NYcpa]

Good morning fellow losers

Linda - Erin turned into a different kid when she became a senior. It had to do with the fact she finally was able to take the classes she found interesting instead of the mandatory core courses, only had to go to school for 1 class per day her second semester, and her father moving out. She had a rough start to both semesters with losing her Grandmother on August 31 and her Grandfather on Feb 3. She started both semesters by going to funerals. There is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Tara - glad to see you back posting. Hope you get everything settled fast at your new house. What is happening with your Disney trip? Our countdown is 24 days and I'm looking forward to some downtime.

Found out last night, my stay on Long Island will be cut short. The doctors and administrators at Hollins feel it would be better if Erin takes her finals early and comes home. That way she can work with her regular doctor and try to get to the bottom of her sudden weight loss. The reason there is a problem is she is uderweight to start with. Her sister said hopefully it is the anticipation of finals and ending her first year of college that is causing it and being home in familiar surrounding will help.

Thought seriously about not exercising last night but bit the bullet and went to the fitness room. All the treadmills were busy, so I ended up on the elliptical for the 3rd night in a row. I lasted 12 min and my legs turned to jello. Instead of giving up, I used the recumbent bike for 23 min to get 35 min of total exercise.

Tonight I am going to Jones Beach with a co-worker to walk and enjoy the ocean. That will have to count as my exercise.

I have been doing much better with water. Have managed to consume at least 75 oz per day. Brought my own bottled water with me so I would not have to drink the Poland pring water availabel at the office.

Since I only at about a third of my supper las night, I'm starving. Need to go to the deli and get my corn muffin and head to work. Will catch everyone later.

To everyone else, keep up the good work and visit often.

ONward and DOWNward

 

[Lesli54]

It is here and I am hoping that it is warmer than yesterday, which turned out beautiful! My day was off to a slow start yesterday, but by the middle of the afternoon, I was painting and pretty much did that for the rest of the day. Why do I always decide to do home improvement projects right before big events, like graduation? Oh well. Food? Well, lets just say that as much as I was on plan, I was off. Had a few too many chips, about 3 spoonfuls of peanut butter (which isn't all bad, but there is a limit) and 2c. of Bunny Tracks ice cream! I haven't had ice cream in a long time, it was worth it, but not enough to make me sit down and do it every night again. Fortunately, the scales are still holding.

Mom of dwarfs - Age 12 is an interesting time isn't it? It is good to encourage that your DD talk to you, but remember, there will be many times that she just won't. During those times, I like to use the tv as a conversation starter, such as watching Dr. Phil together. There was an episode where he discussed the lose morals of some of the teen girls now and during the show I made little comments here and there to get the girls to talk a little, let them know what I expect, find out what is really discussed in the locker room at school, etc. Works great!

Linda - Is there a way that you can get ahold of the old guidance counselor? She may not be practicing right now, but maybe she would agree to being a listening ear and it is someone your DD already knows. My DD17 went through some rough times at HS. Same type of situation, friends wanting to run more, party, and put her down for being Christian. We just let her know that they weren't worth worrying over since real friends didn't do that and taught her how to be independent and pround to be different. To show that she likes being different, we made her graduation invitations (parchment, Old English script, wax seals) and they were very much who she is, which she wanted and you know EVERYONE loved them. It will get better once your DD learns to let go and be proud of who she is. Good luck on the weigh in.

Kathy - Good job at plugging away on the exercise! Hope your DD gets to feeling better soon as well. Looks like you will be down in WDW about the time we are. Our first day is June 5. I am looking forward to it, but DH is worried about work this year as we don't have a really strong group of employees to pick up the slack. There are a couple, but it is hard to expect them to do it all. It will be fine, been there before, and ususally he relaxes once he gets away. My biggest fear is he will decide to stay home. Have fun at the beach.

Everyone keep on moving and losing!

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey gang!!!

WOW!!! This fast internet hook up is GREAT!!! I only wish my pounds could melt as fast as my pages load! BAD NEWS GANG!!! In the two weeks I've been off the scale I managed to put on 5 freaky pounds!!!! AAAGH!!!! I'm not going to adjust my ticker...I'm just going to hope in the next two weeks I can take them off as easily as I put them on. I was at 183.5 today and my lowest was 178.5...so back to losing...

When I get a chance to catch up on all the losses I'll post them on the front page...I've seen some great numbers!!! Lesli..you're doing GREAT going on down into the teens!!! You're whooshing through them! Tera...Oh MY....you're sooo closing in on the 140's...I can't wait to be in your shoes!

I haven't had the chance to catch up on everyone but I see alot of busy ness going on...hope May slows down for all those moms with graduating children and the summer brings in some rest and fun!

Did I tell you guys that my 7 year old fell and hit her head on a corner stone and required stitches?? It was our second day in our new house and today we get our first visit to her new pediatrician to have them taken out...it seems I haven't had a spare moment to think much less get organized! Our house has a showing at 9:30 this morning in TN..please send some good thoughts to the buyer!

Catch up soon!!!
Tara

 

[westjones]

I ordered some new pants last night form JCPenney (I need Talls, and they are hard to find, so I usually buy from Penneys). I don't want to buy too many items because I hope to lose another 30 pounds.

WELL......I weighed in today and I am down another 5.2 pounds (this is over 2 weeks).

SEE MY NEW CLIPPIE!!!! And I am only .6 pounds away from the next one! That should happen on my next weigh in (unless I lose it over the next couple of weeks).

My OTHER good news.............I am in the 160's now!!!! I am at 168.8!!!! Those 150's are looking closer and closer!!!

Hope everyone is having a good day. We are finally having nice weather here in Indiana, which is good because my daughter is running in the City Track Meet today.

Have a great day everyone!
DJ

 

[Lacerta]

Hello everyone. Just joining this forum, so I thought I'd introduce myself.

My name is Chanelle, I'm a 27 year old female, married 5 years with no children (by choice).

I'm planning a trip to Disneyworld just about a year from now in late April, and I decided it was the perfect time to make a commitment to losing some of this extra weight. When I found this board, I gave a little

I'm currently at the highest weight I've ever been, 210, and I have a couple of hindering factors that make it more difficult to lose weight. I work a more than full time, sedentary type job; I have a naturally slow metabolism; I'm on Birth Control, which makes me tend to gain, rather than lose, even though I've tried 3 different kinds. Oh, and my husband is 6'5" and has two hollow legs, he only weighs about 170, and eats anything he wants.

I've never been much of a dieter, so I don't have any past roller coasters working against me, I've just gradually gained over the years. When I had to shop for jeans in the + sizes this last month, that was the last straw. Also, I've started waking up with lower back pain, that I attribute to my weight. Currently at a size 16/18. My goal is to get back to an 8/10, eventually.

I don't enjoy exercise, but as long as I can do it in the privacy of my own home, I will do it. I have an elliptical machine, which is my favorite exercise, other than swimming, which requires going out into public, so I never do it. In the summertime (about 5 months in my part of the world), I ride my bike the 2 miles back and forth to work, and last summer, this made me lose an entire pant size, which I gained back over the winter. Didn't lose a pound though, I actually gained 5 pounds. I'm currently looking for some sort of video tape that involves an exercise I can do in a limited amount of space from my living room. I'd gladly welcome any suggestions.

Also, I'm a very picky eater, so most of the diet plans out there, I know I would cheat on, so my goal is to snack healthier (cheese and crackers instead of chips and cookies) and eat smaller portions. (have a hard time with this, being raised to clear my plate, but I'm working on it). I already drink lots and lots of water, so I'm all set there.

Anyway, my body seems to be very unusual in that my weight varies throughout the day and from day to day by as much as 5-7 pounds. I'll be up 4 one day, then down 3, then down 2, then up 7. So to figure whether I'm losing or not, I'm going to weigh myself each morning the first week of the month and take an average, so I won't be discouraged by the daily increases, which is what has always happened before.

Anyway, I'll end this novel now before it turns into a full page. I look forward to seeing lots more of your motivating stories in the days to come.