Another HUNDRED DAYS!

[goldcupmom]

Day 9 almost done & I have 6 points left, not hungry, but I'll find something to use them on. Probably some SF FF ice cream & berries.

 

[keenercam]

I am through day 9, even with movie popcorn and a small piece of broccoli/spinach pizza with no cheese. YUM. And the really good news is I was down 2.8 at WW WI tonight. Hopefully, this challenge is really working for me!

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow! Congrats on the loss, Cam! Hopefully I'll get good news on Thursday Morning.

 

[mom23boys]

Sorry I have not posted in a few days. Well I am done day 7 and I feel great. I am doing low carb. I am finding I am not eating at nighttime. One of my biggest problems.

I am glad everyone is doing well.

Sharon

 

[donac]

Well day 9 is over and I am on day 10. I didn't start out the day too well. I woke up at 2 this morning and didn't get back to sleep until 3. I layed in bed an extra half an hour this morning when I should have been exercising. I really need to make time to do it this afternoon. My husband and son are not going to be home for a couple of hours because they are putting flags on graves at a local cemetery so maybe I could do something then. Eating so far today has been good but I am really hungry right now. There is some fruit in the math office so maybe after homeroom I can go over and get some.

Keep up the good work everyone.

 

[Honeibee]

Hello everyone!

Today is Day Three. My first two days went remarkably well. Even yesterday when I was home sick (bronchitis) I stayed OP. The first day I lost three pounds! I know it was just water weight but who cares! It looks great on the scale and was very encouraging. But this morning I gained back 6/10th. We have a very annoying digital scale which tells you down to the tenth how much you weight. OK I don't need to get THAT crazy about it I guess.

But so far, so good.

Oh and Cam! Check this out! On Monday my manager had a delayed suprise birthday party for me and they had not one but TWO HUGE CAKES and my FAVORITES KINDS too! And.....I didn't even have a taste! I swear I was tempted but I thought of you and I said "No thanks". So, even know you didn't know it, you were there for me when I really needed it!


Judy

 

[keenercam]

Oh and Cam! Check this out! On Monday my manager had a delayed suprise birthday party for me and they had not one but TWO HUGE CAKES and my FAVORITES KINDS too! And.....I didn't even have a taste! I swear I was tempted but I thought of you and I said "No thanks". So, even know you didn't know it, you were there for me when I really needed it!

Oh, sweetie! I am sooo happy for you. Congratulations on your victory over that HUGE challenge! I am so glad that you thought of us and this challenge to get you through. (I did the same thing last night when I wanted so many treats at the movies and afterwards!) I know a lot of people say you could have had a small piece and all that, but you absolutely HAVE to do what makes you feel victorious! Only you will get the satisfaction or disappointment from whatever you put in your mouth. A lot of people budget their WW points for just such occasions, but I know that sometimes it is hard to be disciplined once you've "given in" a little.

So, I, like you, am "being good" because I LOVE sharing with all of you the accomplishment of each day I get through successfully. Thank you so much for sharing with us and congratulations again!

Hey, guys, we are all in this together -- one day at a time, right? Personally, I can't wait to get to 10%!

Julie -- good luck with WI tomorrow.

Dona -- great job on 9 days!

Sharon -- I admire your strength in overcoming the nighttime munchies. I really, really need your discipline!

Hey, Michelle! How is it going, kiddo?

So, where are Jen, Jen, Rachel and Rhonda? How are you guys all doing? We miss you! Come and tell us all how you are doing.

Hey, Minnie -- How are you feeling today, sweetie? I hope you are home and resting comfortably.

 

[disneyfanz04]

Hey, Michelle! How is it going, kiddo?

Cam...I am doing GREAT!!! I made it through day two!!!! I even got out to walk yesterday, and today!! WOOHOO I feel so much better after I walk...anyway, How are you doing with the munchies??? I did have some ice cream yesterday, bu I did account for it, and I didn't have to use FP for it, so that was good. This is starting to get a little easier after being so strict on myself the past two days...I hope the scale shows me some encouragement on Saturday as well. I hope to lose 3lbs this week, which will put me at 175lbs....WISH me luck!!!


Honibee...GREAT JOB on the "no thanks"!!!!!! You are awesome!!! I LOVE cake and do not know if I would have had the same will power as you!!! You deserve a "BRAVO"(all the WW people know what they are )

Minnie...I hope you are feeling better!!! Here's to a speedy recovery!!!

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK EVERYONE!!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

10% done!!!!! 10/100

Hope everyone is having a good week!!

Wonderful job, Honibee, on resisting cake!

 

[akasleepingbeauty]

I am doing well also - thanks for asking Cam

I had another couple of good days. I still have enough calories left tonight for a small ice cream sandwich - yummy!! Still have to finish up my 8 glasses of water today but I only have 2 left so I should be fine.

I started my latest stage of weight loss accountability on 4/19 when I started using sparkpeople.com to track my calories, exercise etc. I lost almost 8 lbs. during that month and lost 2 INCHES in my waist So it has been a good month and I am hoping for more of the same this month.

Tommygirl - I do like Turbo jam so far. I have only used the dvds a couple of times but it is a nice change from the yoga and pilates that I generally do. It is fun with good music and dance moves and wasn't too hard for me to learn. I ordered it from QVC last month since I heard such bad things about beachbody's billing practices and got it very quickly and for a good price.

So Cam - count me in for 10 days down and 90 to go!

 

[scifihippie]

Can I join the challenge? I really need this. I've been on WW for 10 weeks and only lost 4 lbs. I can't stop cheating! I lost 200 lbs a few years back with diet and exercise. I now need to lose over 100. Two years of fertility meds and a pregnancy put that weight back on.

I didn't cheat today. So I'm 1 day down 9 to go for the first mini goal!

 

[donac]

scifihippie Welcome

Minnie I hope you are feeling better

You too Judy

Rhonda congrats on the weight loss. I love sparkpeople also. It makes it very easy to keep track of your calories and exercise. I have been doing it religiously since I started this challenge.

I am now done with 10 days. I did get a walk on the tm yesterday. 30 minutes for a distance of 1.83 mile. I was at a 16.48 pace which I am very happy about.

This morning I did some interval training with strength training and aerobics. I;m glad I go it in but I have been in a rotten mood since I woke up and nothing has been able to change it. I got into the shower this morning and there was no shampoo at all so I had to get out and get some but there were 5 empty bottle sitting next to the tub. When are the guys in my house going to learn to pick up after themselves.

THis evening is going to be a big challenge. My sons are playing with the local high school's jazz band. My younger son is a sophomore and my older is our of hs but the band director invited alumni to play tonight. It should be fun but it is going to be a great temptation not to eat any otf the great food, especially the strawberry shortcake (they don't call it the Strawberry Fair for nothing) I think that I will eat at home and then video tape the jazz band so that my hands are busy. I don't go on any of the rides so I can get there just before they go on. With the mood that I am in (and it doesn't seem to be getting any better as the day goes on) I had better stay away from any and all temptations

I hope everyone is having a better day than I am. Keep up the good work. Some of us at the 10% mark. We can do this.

 

[Honeibee]

Today is Day 4 for me and so far so good, except for last night. We went out for Chinese and by the time we finally got there I was starving! I was planning on a simple vegetable and tofu soup but instead had a fried tofu dinner. Although I did not exceed my Points I could have made a better choice.

Michelle - Thanks for the Bravo! I have to admit, it was not easy, but the happiness of NOT having any way exceeded the momentary joy of eating it.

Julie - Thank you too! Wow! 10% done already! You're doing fab-u-lous!

Dona - Thanks! I feel much much better today!


Judy

 

[scifihippie]

Judy, I love tofu! In fact, I'm having it for lunch today. I made a tofu/stirfry last night out of the WW cookbook and I'm having leftovers today.

Dona, good luck at the strawberry fair. Hopefully they'll have lots of fresh, plain strawberries you can eat and fill up on.


Day 2. I'm doing okay. Mornings are easy, it's the evening that is hard.

I dreamed about plates and plates of chewy, warm, chunky chocolate chip cookies. I was so tempted in my dream and I passed it up. I was so proud of myself. Then I woke up and was disappointed that it was a dream b/c I could have eaten them all!

 

[keenercam]

Hi, everyone! Congrats to you all, whether you've hit 10% or gotten through that very difficult first day or many.
I had a seminar today, and rather than eat lunch at a restaurant, I packed a lite lunch and ate in my car while I read a book and listened to the EPCOT Millenium CD. I also returned calls for work and went through my emails with my secretary, but the point is I didn't cheat. AND, they had my very favorite -- butterscotch pecan scones -- at the seminar this morning and I just had a coffee and water.

I had a very exciting non-scale victory today when I guy I knew 16 years ago came up to me, put his hand on my shoulder and said "Gosh, you look great, C------, you really do." Let me tell you, any thought I had of eating a scone went right out the window! : I actually wrote the quote in my journal for today. That is how good it made me feel.

Okay, off to home for a quick dinner before DD17's senior academic awards program. I am thrilled to report that the committee I was supposed to work with tonight on after-prom decorations will go on without me. Not a SINGLE one of those other moms has a student receiving an award tonight. It almost made my heart sing to tell them I had to stand them up tonight. I'm a meanie, aren't I? I am so outrageously proud of my daughter.

 

[Blueeyes101817]

11/100 done.....im actually finding this to get easier so i gotta just stick with it again!

 

[goldcupmom]

11/100 here, too! I'm with you , Jen, I'm getting the hang of this!

Congrats on the victory, Cam!

Off to day 12.....

 

[disneyfanz04]

Well 4 days down with just 96 to go. I actually had a very good day yesterday as well. Last night I went to a Kenny Chesney concert, and my DSIL & her friend wanted to go out to eat before we went so they told me to meet them at Olive Garden...well, since WI is Saturday I opted for a salad, 1/2 of a breadstick, and some potatos(the cut up ones that are about 2 points for 3oz.) I did have two of the mints that they give you with the check, but I had 14 points saved for last night and don't think that I used 10 of them on dinner. I did however have a Bryers Light Fudge Bar when I got home last night...my throat hurt so bad from screaming, and the ice cream made it feel good...and they are only 2 points...so I went to bed with 2 points left.

You know I thought the past couple of days were going to be difficult because my DH called me from his best friends house on Tuesday, and said that he had enough of his boss and him and his best friend(which happens to be the manager) walked out of the store...after 15 years...I knew it was coming, but I was still in shock that they finally did it. DH's truck is also not running right now, so he has no vehicle, no job....OMG...talk about some stress eating...but I have managed to control myself. He already has a new job and starts Tuesday, with way better benifits, more money, and now he will even have Saturday & Sunday OFF!!!! He will be gettinga nice check from his profit share that they had, so I think when we go to do the Marathon in January we will treat ourselves and stay at one of the deluxe resorts...I know he has been wanting to stay at AKL, so maybe we will give it a whirl.

Anyway, CONGRATS Cam for the compliment...isn't it such a confidence booster when someone actually notices...it makes you feel so good!!! Tell DD great job!! You should be so proud of her!!! I am so proud of you for passing up the scones!!! I know it must have took some major will-power!! BRAVO!!!

DONA...how did you do at the Strawberry Fair???

Honibee...Great job for at least staying ion your points!!! You are doing a great job...KEEP IT UP!!!

EVERYONE ELSE....Keep up the great work...you guys are doing awesome!!! Congrats to everyone who has made it to 10%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[goldcupmom]

Confession time......I didn't blow it last night, but I used some FP's. Waiting up for DS19 to see if he would ever show up, I suddenly had to have protein. Ate 2 ff hot dogs & 2 pts of turkey - so used 4 FPs. Quite possibly PMS approaching. I'd lowered my daily points by 2, so that could have been an effect also. Anyway, still well on track, but can't make a habit of this - I usually never use any FPs or APs, and I'm sure I earned APs 3 - 4 yesterday.

 

[keenercam]

Good job, Jen! I know you can see this challenge all the way through!

Hi, Julie! Thanks for the congrats!

Michelle -- I am so jealous you got to see Kenny. I just told DH there isn't a lot I wouldn't give to see him or Faith & Tim in concert. Congrats on no stress eating and YIPPEE!!!! on DH's new job. AKL sounds like a wonderful reward for putting up with so much for so long!

Well, after mid-day today, I might not get back here to update until Sunday night, depending on how crazy life is. We are doing a 5-mile race out of town tomorrow and barbecuing with friends on Sunday. Can't wait to hear how well everyone does this weekend!