150 Club...care to join???

[westjones]

I am about at the point in accepting that God does not require me to have lots of money. He's got plans for me and right now, the plan is for me to be broke. I can't measure success that way, even though that is what I want to do. So, my big issues are my weight, money, and finding a rich husband. . I mean a wonderful loving husband.

Sue,
I am so glad you are here! And I am so happy for you! That 13 pounds is gone forever!

You have so much ahead of you. God does have a plan for you! I have been hanging out here on the Budget Board a lot lately because I am hoping to getting a better hold on our finances. You may want to go over there and jump on some discussions. I have just finished reading Dave Ramsey's books (Financial Peace, The Total Money Makeover) and they were both very good.

Things don't change over night, but taking baby steps does get us to where we want to be! Don't give up! I have been joining the "5 for ____" Challenges each month where you try to lose 5 pounds each month. By focusing on just 5 pounds per month, I have met my goal every month since January. I am now down 50 pounds since January. BUT if I had looked at the big picture, and just thought about how I needed to lose 63 pounds--I would feel overwhelmed.

BTW, in Dave Ramsey's books abour finances, he talks about taking baby steps. Taking one day at a time and working towards small challenges on your way to your ultimate goal really does help to stay on track.

Anyway, I am so happy for you! Thanks for letting us get to know you better. Keep posting, and stay with us. We are ALL getting there together!

Debra

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good evening!

It's almost 9, an hour past my cutoff, and I would really like a snack. I am not actually hungry, I just want to be comforted. I even know why, so I guess that's progress. Today is my mother's birthday. Well, it would be if she hadn't passed away three years ago. It took me a long time to be "normal" after my mother passed, and most days now I do just fine. But certain days, her birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, are really hard for me. I totally grasp that she is in a better place, no pain, etc., but sometimes I just want my Mommy. Yes, I'm a grown woman, but is there anyone who ever really loves you like your Mom? I don't think so.

Anyway, all things considered I have had a spectacular eating day. It dawned on me that I need to eat fewer points, so I started today. I had a bowl of raisin bran for breakfast, cottage cheese and diet Wheat Thins for lunch (you know, the 100 calorie pack) along with 1 c. of grapes, and "breakfast" for dinner - egg beaters, diet toast and bacon. I had 1/2 c. of Edy's light for dessert. My grand point total for the day was 20, and I would have maxed out at 22. So, happy on the eating front.

I also drank my gallon of water for the second day in a row. This hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be. I should have done a better job with the water long ago, but I'm jumping in now!

It was an "off" exercise day. Tomorrow and Wednesday I should be back on the treadmill. When I woke up I was .5 more than Saturday, but I'm trying to think only about going down before my weigh in Wednesday night.

How do I count my spotty weight loss? Let's see, I started at 186.6 long ago at WW, so I have 26.7 to lose to get to 159.9. I joined this thread at 182.0. Since then I lost 4.2 to get to 177.8. Then I lost 2.2 to get to 175.6, gained 2.6 to go to 178, and lost 3 to get to 175 where I am now. I don't know how you want to list that, but there it is in all it's *glory*. This honesty stuff is good, right?

Tara -- I want to have dinner at your house! Yum, everything sounds wonderful.

Debra -- Your 5 pound loss every month means so much! I need to try to look at it as a little at a time, as well. I get overwhelmed when I realize how much I really need to lose -- 40 pounds would really not be too much. But you have done it! You must have so much confidence in yourself!

Sue -- You are doing great. Thanks for sharing your life with us. It is hard to come clean and be honest, especially when you are having a bad day. Trust me, we all have them. I know all about expensive housing markets....and I bet it is a comfort for your parents to have you close by.

Jen -- I'm sorry the rugrats were out of control. Makes you appreciate band camp, huh?!

Lisa -- You had a fabulous day! Kudos for exercising when the mood hit. We should all do that!

Now that I did all that typing, I think the urge to eat has passed.

Here's to a great day tomorrow for us all!

 

[lmhall2000]

Maria, just had to quickly say that Your mommy loves you so much...it must be soo hard to pass these dates and not be able to call her and chat...I bet those three years have been a rough road to hoe. Just wanted to say we love you and you are doing great!!! 175 is an awesome number...so close to the 160's!!!

Tara

 

[westjones]

Good evening!

It's almost 9, an hour past my cutoff, and I would really like a snack. I am not actually hungry, I just want to be comforted. I even know why, so I guess that's progress. Today is my mother's birthday. Well, it would be if she hadn't passed away three years ago. It took me a long time to be "normal" after my mother passed, and most days now I do just fine. But certain days, her birthday, Mother's Day, Christmas, are really hard for me. I totally grasp that she is in a better place, no pain, etc., but sometimes I just want my Mommy. Yes, I'm a grown woman, but is there anyone who ever really loves you like your Mom? I don't think so.

Oh, I know exactly how you feel. I lost my dad 9 years ago, and then 6 years ago I lost my mom. I was an orphan before I was 40 years old. It has been VERY hard. That is part of the reason I am here. I stopped caring about taking care of myself after losing my parents, and the weight came on. Food can bring back a lot of childhood memories, and it can be comforting for a short period of time (but boy did I pay the price!).

My mother died from Diabetes, she was home alone and went into a coma, and no one was there to help her. By the time she was found it was too late (I live in another state, and my sister lives 3 hours from our hometown, so it was my aunt that found her). The 'fear' of the diabetes and how it has been in my family helped get me serious about losing weight. I know my mom wouldn't want me to have to go through what she did, and I don't want my kids to go through the lose that I went through with my parents' deaths.

Anyway, I just wanted to tell you that I understand......BUT.....what would your mom want you to do????? She would want you to take care of yourself! So don't pick up that snack. Just get a nice cup of tea or some other zero calorie beverage of your choice, and relax, take a bubble bath or listen to happy music or watch a funny TV show. Tomorrow things will be better.

Debra

 

[lmhall2000]

It's 5:42 am..I have 3 minutes before I have to meet master walker Sheila...I feel like she's my Yoda. I've done great with the walking..but have not stuck to my 2 slimfasts a day...I get sooo zapped by lunch and I can tell my body needs food...so I'll try to do one slimfast and work really hard on eating well for my two meals....I have cut my cheats down to just one..so that's a good thing and I've only allowed myself 2 servings of whole wheat something.

Hoping you all start today thinking of how you will feel as a 150'er...I'm keeping that mindset as I walk today and swinging my arms harder than ever to get these wings off of them!

Tara

 

[chrismiss56]

Hola Losers!!

It is D Day or should I say "S" Day This afternoon I am off to sunny Spain and more importantly to see DD20 who turns 21 tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Definitely feeling old

Leaving today and will be back next Monday. Now I am counting on you to keep the losing momentum going in my absence!!! Will be joining you on the steady moving losing train ok so it is not a train starting August 20th. Getting home from Disney late on the 19th!!!!

Actually I just need to get through Spain - food wise - since I won't know what I am eating I can't count those calories Once I get to Disney I will have a better handle on the situation.

Tara and Lisa - I printed out your lists and will be putting them up on the fridge!! You are an inspiration........will replace a couple of them to suit my person needs. Thanks!! Lisa - Listen to your body - when it is in pain take it easy. Tara - I have problems with my back and knees (arthritis). I have orthodicts which help alot. What kind of shoes work for you?

Jen - How are the knee biters? When does school start? Loved your list and soon you will be not needing one - MARCH your way to a new and better you

Debra - Glad to hear you had a good time camping. I have seen you on the Budget Boards (am a budget junkie also trying to find my way to a financially peaceful way of life ) - let me know if I miss anything while we are gone. Will be attacking the Totally Money Makeover when we get back!!! Take care and enjoy!! Thanks for the suggestion of keeping the goal small to say 5 pounds a month. Going to focus on that.

Maria - Just keep thinking about all the good times with your mother. She would want you to keep moving forward and to BE HAPPY!! Bless you that you had such a good relationship with her. My mother is still alive and our phone conversations are about 3 minutes long. She has never been a caring interested grandmother to my DDs.....very sad I envy you your memories.......cherish them On a happier note!!!!! expect to hear great things from you when I get back How is the cross stitch going...........also don't forget your Flex points.

Sue - Wow!! What courage you have to come clean with your story!! AND LOOK AT WHAT YOU HAVE ACCOMPLISHED!!!!!! By being honest with yourself and accepting who you are and wanting more for your body you are half way to success...........Proud of you!!!! Who ever said money is happiness.............take everything one step at a time. Hang in there........we are there for you

Kathy - How are you? Getting ready to take a 2 week break I don't think you have surgery until I get back from Spain so hope to talk to you before that. Sounds like you have GREAT girls. So do I so I know what that is like

To everyone - Keep Moving towards a new and better YOU!!

Will miss not being able to hop on and chat with you.

Talk to you soon!!

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[Twinkles6892]

I'm home!

I stopped posting for a while because I just felt so down, the 150's seemed like they were never going to come. But I've done some thinking over the past few days and I'm ready to come back here, remembering that even 1 pound, it's a loss! And maintaining, it a heck of a lot better than gaining!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Happy Tuesday Morning!

Thank you so much for all the support I received last night! I am happy to report that I resisted temptation, and am still *spotless* in my not eating after 8 p.m. goal.

Today should go well - I'm having a Kashi Trail Mix Bar (2 pts) for breakfast, and lunch at the good ff place - 3 pt. baked fries and 3 pt. black beans and rice topped with fresh scallions. Filling and yummy! We're supposed to have baked chicken, mashed potatoes, etc. for dinner. I suspect my dh will opt not to make it (it helps to thaw the frozen chicken ), but if he does I am going to tell him I want Subway for dinner! Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki for 7 pts and reduced fat chips for 3. That leaves room for a 1/2 cup of dessert ice cream or a Lindt treat. It seems sort of weird to write down what I plan to eat, but I do better about eating it if I've already figured it out.

It's a treadmill day! I'm going to up my speed to 3.6 mph, and continue with the incline at 2.0. My dh is making noises about leaving earlier for NH friday afternoon, so I may have to punt on that workout. With that in mind, I plan to substitute Thursday instead. It will be three days in a row, but I know I'm going to have to take two off afterwards. I'm trying not to think about this wedding reception Friday night. I'm pretty sure it's a buffet, so I guess that's good. I'm bringing my Kashi bars for breakfast, and I can insist we have subs for lunch. So, I will just have to make it through the dinner. Actually, I guess if I plan on that being my one "almost anything goes" meal this week, I think I'll still see a loss. When I get on my scale Monday morning, I'll be crossing my fingers.

Tara -- Thanks for saying exactly what I needed to hear. It's fabulous that you are doing great with your walking! Remember, we're just babystepping along.

Debra -- I can't imagine having my loss doubled by losing both parents. You are brave and strong to have decided to change your life to avoid diabetes -- and then actually do it! You are right, things are better today.

Linda -- I am so fortunate to have had my mother, even more so because I am adopted. Thanks for putting it in perspective for me. Have two fabulous trips! I leave 8/24, so I hope you'll check in before that so we can see what a wonderful time you had.

Megan -- So glad to see your post! Welcome back. Every pound does count. This is hard work, and you should be so proud of yourself for not giving up. I think your ticker is adorable!

Lisa -- I hope your back is better today, and you feel fabulous!

Sue -- Material possessions are not what makes us happy or worthy. Doing meaningful things and being a person of substance will give you much more joy. It sounds like you are really ready to do some work on you (hey, that's what we're all doing here!), and I know if you take it slowly, be kind to yourself, and take advantage of all the support you can get here, you will break out of that cocoon into the beautiful butterfly we are all meant to be before you know it!

Jen -- Just sayin' "Hi!" . Keep marching! I think it is so awesome that at your age you have so much together. Seriously, you are a role model for other teenagers, and I bet you've been told that!

Well, I guess it's back to the old grindstone. Can you believe they expect me to produce work on a regular basis?!

 

[westjones]

Hola Losers!!

It is D Day or should I say "S" Day This afternoon I am off to sunny Spain and more importantly to see DD20 who turns 21 tomorrow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Linda

Have a great trip! We will be thinking of you. "See" you in August!
Have fun!
Debra

 

[westjones]

I'm home!

I stopped posting for a while because I just felt so down, the 150's seemed like they were never going to come. But I've done some thinking over the past few days and I'm ready to come back here, remembering that even 1 pound, it's a loss! And maintaining, it a heck of a lot better than gaining!

Megan,
Welcome back! Today is a new day and it is onward and downward from now on! We are on this journey together, taking one day at a time.

Do you have an eating plan in mind? Give some thought to it and find a plan that works for you. I am a calorie counter. Weight Watchers is a good program too (using a points system). The bottom line is you have to find something that works for you, and if it stops working for you then find a new plan.

You can do it!
Debra

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hi Again!

Just checking in to say hello. I followed my eating plan (my dh did make baked chicken, yum!), and drank my gallon of water for today. I went slower on the treadmill than I had planned. It was hot, and I was tired after walking 2 extra miles today during lunch. But, I still stayed on for 80 minutes and walked 4 miles, so I'm considering that a success. When you add it to my other 6 from my pedometer, not a bad total at all. I didn't do my heart any good with cardio, but I still burned fat!

I'm looking forward to a quiet night, and another workout tomorrow. I have to weigh in tomorrow night, which is less than a week (I last weighed on Saturday). I will be really happy if I'm down a pound, but I realize what with the difference between weighing evening and morning, not having a full week, etc., that might be wishful thinking. I'll let you know how it goes!

Have a spectacular night, everyone!

 

[NYcpa]

Only 1.5 more days of hotel living then a minimum of 3 weeks at home. Since March 16, I have spent 57 nights in a hotel bed and my weekends consisted of only about 36 hours at home because of the required driving.

I plan to spend at least an hour each day walking, except for the first 2 days post surgery. My mother is coming down to help out and I want to get her out for a mile walk each day. It all depends on the weather and how much I consume the pain killers.

I have been eating reasonable well but not exercising much. Sunday I decided to ride my bike to the store to purchase the paper. It is normally about a 3 mile ride round trip but i couldn't possibly go by the shortest route. Lynne and I ended up riding 12 miles in an hour.

Everyone - keep up the good work.

 

[lmhall2000]

Yeah Kathy!!! Go home and find yourself again!!! I feel like I'm a different person when I'm always on the road and not around my neighbors/yard work/bills! I know you'll enjoy this time!!! You've been a STRONG and TOUGH traveler these past months...I betcha you won't know what to do with yourself...

Maria...I'm hoping that scale will make you beam today!!! You have really been putting it to the fire with your exercising...you're one HOT mover!

TWINKLES!!! YEAH!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! YOU CAN DO THIS!!! No one's holding you to a deadline...there are no failures in this team...only losers who are taking it at different paces and coming here to report plans on how to do it and share how we did it. A big part of coming here for me is to know that even if I'm having a horrible week and did nothing constructive to help me lose...I atleast might have said something that helped someone else lose...and eventually all of those encouraging losing words will sink deep into my head and kick out all those discouraging thoughts I might have when I think I'm never going to get there. It's just a matter of give and take...and of course LOSING!

I managed my 5th day of walking...today we did 4.3 miles in 1 hour 9 minutes...a minute slower than yesterday...my drill sargeant neighbor (really she's kind...and sweet but she can't weigh over 120 and I'm 178 going at her speed.) She says to me today we lost a minute...and tomorrow we'll have to go faster...I just smile and say "I'll be here"....and boy will I ever be thankful for my rest day on Friday! I need her to be tough though because I know that extra speed is building new muscle for me...it will tone me up!!! And guys I remember 2 years ago not being able to walk more than 20 minutes without my knees aching/back coiling/and being sooo tired in the day...but I'm proof that time can change a lot of things!

Let's kick it team! Tara

 

[Twinkles6892]

Good Morning Everyone! Thanks for those words of encouragement, I needed them

Today is a brand new day! And besides the looming dentists appointment, it promises to be a wonderful one!

Onward and Downward everyone!

 

[NYcpa]

Tara - I know what I'm going to do for a few days I home. I have surgery scheduled for next Thursday to get my rotator cuff repaired. I will be in lala land for a few days from the pain killers. When I get feeling better, I will be worrying how fast I will ragain use of my right hand so I can get back to work.

Does it sound like I'm a workaholic?

Have a good day.

 

[lmhall2000]

Megan...now that's a whole nother list I need to join the "I hate the Dentist's Club...so someone make me make an appointment." I keep using the excuse that we've moved and never been able to find a dentist...I did get a cleaning 2 years ago...no cavities but it took 2 trips because I hadn't had them cleaned in 4 years!! If I could just find one good dentist and stick with him/her. There are many out there who will take your money...One dentist told me 7 years ago that I needed $3,000 worth of gum cleanings...I passed...then the dentist I went to 6 years ago said I had great gums and the one I went to 2 years ago said they were fine but they two good cleanings would take care of them...and they did...okay I digress...

I need help gang....I've got to put together a small surprise birthday party for a dear friend here...she's had a tough week..and we want to really make this a goofy child like party...balloons streamers the whole bit...there will be about 13 children at my house and 8 adults...I'm looking for ideas for finger foods for this crowd. Any ideas on ways to keep the 13 children occupied..and anything fun for the adults? She's a huge kid at heart and loveswater balloon tosses...but we don't want her to get too wet...we're watching her kids afterwards so her husband and her can go to dinner or a movie...

Thanks gang! And anything goes...doesn't have to be low fat or low carb just easy to make!
Tara

 

[Twinkles6892]

If you're going for little kid...mmmm, here are some of my favs! (Definately not low cal!)

Macaroni and hot dogs!
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream, with sundae toppings!
And many more, but they're escaping my mind, I guess that's a good thing though!

 

[RF536]

Hi Everyone,
I have really been stuggling the past few weeks. It seems that there are not enough hours in the day or days in the week to get everything done I need to. Summers are always really busy times for me, as we love to take short weekend trips. This year the weekends are already full up until Mid-Oct.

I think part of the reason I am struggling so much, is that I need to add more variety to my diet. I have been taking the easy way out, and using frozen meals for lunch, while fast not a lot of variety. Then dinner always seems to be rushed, by the time I pick the boys up and get home it is already almost 6pm and I still have to start dinner.

My plan for now is to try 1 new receipe a week, to add some variety to my diet. I printed off several new receipes from WW's. I am also open to any favorites any of you have, I am not picky and will try just about anything.

I am also trying to get back to exercising, which I have taken far to many breaks from.

I will try and check in later this week, if not I do read the posts daily.


Regina

 

[lajones81]

Hello!

Has anyone ever read Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day? (LOL! I'm such a teacher...I don't quote adult books...I quote kids books!) Well, I had one of those days yesterday. The pain in my body was unbelievable and I couldn't even bring my hand to my face for the first half of the day. Ugh! So not fun!

Finally, in the afternoon I was feeling much better. I actually managed to get out of the house and went clothes shopping. I counted that as my workout, as I did it for 1 1/2 hrs! I got one of those pushcart things and that helped me stand upright and support my body, as well.

After that I went to one of my most favorite spots in the world...the library! Uh, I think I returned about 40 books (for school and personal reading), but, then, I checked out another 20. This is one good...bad habit to have!

Good news in my life...I have an appointment for a nutritionist tomorrow and I'm excited for that. I'm going to be working with a new physical therapist, which should be awesome, too. I'm even considering going back to get a trainer who could help design a simple program for me (walking, swimming, etc.) because I think the other stuff is way too much right now.

How is everyone else doing?

Sorry I blabbed so much...sometimes I just get going!

Have a great day!

Lisa

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hello hello hello! I am in a very good mood this morning! I had to go to Kenton to see my mom's cancer doctor...all clear! Plus they had a freebie health fair! I went there and got lotsa good stuffs! They even had healthy snacks-like apples and cheese and popcorn!

Megs-You're BACK!!! We missed ya something dreadfully! But we can do it! I have faith in ya. And me too.

Tara-I liked cookies, and pizza! Or maybe tacos...kiddos around here love tacos...and hot dogs, and hamburgers, and lots of junky snack foods!! Have fun...and give her a hug for me.

Maria-Thank you! I have many times, but I always appreciate it! And I will keep marching, because I it and also because it's fun and also I don't have the elepants. Hugs...I don't know what to tell you about your mommy, but I can say that I'll be here should you feel the need for a shoulder to cry on. Don't worry: my poms can both fit in one hand.

Have a great time in Spain, Linda!!! The knee biters are their usual selves...thanks for the words of inspiration! And I will try to march my way to a better me!