I You need to know I was wearing Size 2X when I started last August. Well I went to NY and Company. I found these real cute slacks in a green kahki. I tried on size 18 thinking at last I wear regular size clothing. Well they pretty much were falling off,
I then went out and got size 16 and tried those on. Wow they were also too big.
. At this point I called over a sales girl and asked to see a size 14 truly not believing they would fit. So you know these were not stretch pants, but cotton slacks which have no give to them. With my heart beating I tried them on, I then zipped them and fastened the button OMG they fit, in fact maybe a little loose but I figured that they are cotton and they may shrink. I was so excited I was doing a happy dance in front of the mirror. People must of thought that I lost my mind.
I had to tell them that I lost 48 pounds and this was a big deal for me.
I just had to share this victory with everyone.
WOW!! You must have been super excited!!! It IS a BIG DEAL!!! Glad you shared it with us!
I just finished my Bachelors degree on Saturday. Now, comes the time in my life like when Josh and Maddie died. Now I'm back to the "Okay, now what do I do?" I've had the ideas of going on vacation, applying for jobs, starting grad school, or just lounging. I know I don't have a time line that I have to do any of this in but it would be nice to do something. Now with Maddie and Josh gone I've realized that I can't just sit aroundand do nothing or I go out of my mind with boredom.
Alan and I were talking last fall about the Disney College Program. I had talked about starting grad school and then applying for the program. I would of spent 6 months in Orlando and working for Disney. However, after thinking about 2 more years of college I put the idea to rest.
We got back onto the subject of moving to Florida again a few days ago. I realized that I don't have anything left in Texas for me. My mom moved to IL, I don't talk with any of my dad's family, Josh and Maddie are gone, and I only have one true friend here. I need a change of scenery. I need something different.
I started looking at houses around Kissimmee Florida last night. I started looking into doctors that take Tricare today. We're going to wait a year and see how the auto shop goes and if it doesn't work out then I'll seriously start looking. I'd have a better chance of using my hospitality management degree in Orlando then I would here. Yeah, there are hotels and such but Orlando is like the tourist capital of the world. I know its going to be a huge task of putting the house on the market, finding a house, packing up a house, and getting everything moved. However, I've done it before so I know its doable.
I'm just ready for something different and I can't find it here.
I know how you are feeling. It is a turning point..... things are changing. It is natural to be looking toward some possible big changes. But glad you are giving it a year. No need to regret a snap decision. But it certainly won't hurt to keep your options open this year.
Pam you are so sweet. I have to say that this weight gain has been different for me. I have gained much more in my hips and butt which has never happened before. I'm sure having a desk job had a part in that as well as my age. It really is harder to keep weight off and to relose it as we get older. I'm feeling much more motivated and we are even talking about doing Atkins again short term to get things moving. Your SB success is part of the inspiration behind that. I do need to get the book again though as I think I got rid of the first one.
And...You're not cheap, your thrifty
I agree about the age changing things! When I was in my 20's and 30's, I could just count my points/calories and the weight would come off.... no exercise required! But now.... not so much!
Take a look at South Beach. I think it is a more user-friendly low carb diet. DH did Atkins for several years back in 2003-05 and while all of the fatty cheeses and meats are nice (mmmmm. bacon!) the lack of dairy and such was tough. While I can't really say I've been "enjoying" this time on SB, it isn't unbearable and still feels healthy. I just miss my fruit!!
We had a good day here
I've gotten all of the lacrosse stuff done that I can possibly have done at this point. I got outside for several hours and completely cleaned the inside of my car. It really needed it after a winter full of kids and sand and dirt... The kids are all set for their afterschool activities tomorrow. All's good in our world today.
Isn't that a great feeling!? I spent a few minutes at the car wash last week.... just a quicky vacuuming and shaking the mats out, but I felt so much better. Glad all is good in your world.... at least for a day!
Have a great week at work.
Pamela - LOVED hearing about your successful shopping trip and hope you'll post pix of you and DD in your matcing shirts. They sound pretty!
I will definitely post pictures when I get home.
Glad you got rid of the sneakers. I'm sure they will be perfect for someone else but we don't want you risking further injury. Glad DD is going to join you in your new way of eating. It is great to have company. And speaking of which, I feel like we are having tea together virtually. I've been on a hot lemon tea kick.
Loving my hot green decaf tea lately! Also found a few other teas I like, but I have to be careful of the caffeine.
Okay, enough of my pity party. Have a great remainder of the night, my friends! Stay away from the fridge and cupboards. Pretend the kitchen has a huge "CLOSED" sign on it.
Hugs, all!
Yup..... wish my kitchen had a door with a lock sometimes!!!
I have journaled all my food since Friday. Yesterday wasn't as good as it could have been but not as bad as it could have been considering. We did go out for dinner on Saturday night. I had manhattan clam chowder and then a bowl of mussels in marinara sauce. I did have some fries from dh's plate but for the most part it was pretty good. Besides the mussels were wonderful.
Have a happy and healthy day.
Good sounds delicious and healthy! And glad you were able to keep up with the journaling.
Good Morning. Up earlier today as I'm morning carpool Mom today and tomorrow. I'll run a few errands before work too. Today is a long day as I'm working both jobs. Hopefully it won't be too bad, but I must admit that I'm dreading it, mostly that I won't get to bed until late then up early again tomorrow.
I have packed my lunch and since I refuse to spend money on take out that means that I will only eat what I bring. Hopefully that will help me reel in my eating habits again.
Lots of rain on the forecast for today, but at least it's warmer out.
Yup.... rainy here today too. Kind of makes me sad since I was really looking forward to a nice sunny warm day!
I think I mentioned the other day that I journal my food in the morning as I pack up for the day. It keeps me on track most work days! And working out in nowhere land keeps me from wanting to run out for lunch!!
Hey, everyone!
Crazy day today. Just wanted to post the QOTD:
QOTD for Monday, April 11: What can you carry in your car that will help you stay on track? 
I keep a small plastic drawer unit in the trunk of my car with water bottles, canned seltzer, granola bars (for the kids) and lately, for SB, an small can of almonds. I also try to keep a spare pair of sneakers and white sox for those moments when I might have the opportunity for an impromptu walk! GREAT question!
Not cheap, frugal. And Hollister is ridiculously overpriced. So glad you got a good deal. I bet you and dd will look like sisters on your vacation.
Yes..... ridiculously overpriced.... and the quality on many of the items doesn't seem to be any better than Walmart.
Well..... we might look like sisters.... if you need glasses! I'm afraid that the grey hair and wrinkles are a dead give away!
Can't get the link here at school, but I'll check it out when I get home!
Good morning teammates,
Vacation is officially over and I had my "last meal" last night, including my favorite, pecan pie. Boy does that sit heavy on the gullet this morning.
Anyway, P90X round two also starts this afternoon and I am looking forward to seeing the results after another three months.
Good to back in full swing and ready to keep up with y'all again.
Dave
Wow.... you are really inspiring with the continuation of the P90X!
Just wanted you to know that Caleb has been lifted up in prayer repeatedly over the last many days. We will also be praying tomorrow at Tuesday morning ladies group.
Keep us informed of how things are with him.
Hi everyone. Back after a week away from the boards...
It started last weekend, when I messed up my shoulder shoveling dirt and mulch in the back yard! After waiting several days to see if it would start to feel better, I decided I had to break down and go in to the doctor. The good news is that it isn't a major tear, but rather a sprain. I'm taking mega ibuprofen and he gave me a muscle relaxer to take at night. If I still have pain mid week, I'm to call back and he'll probably order PT. ugh! Bad news is that my blood pressure was up a bit and I'm gonna have to watch it to see if I need to go back on meds (I was on them for a while, but he took me off when my bp returned to the normal range with my previous weight loss). We're hoping that the increase is due to the shoulder injury and the ibuprofen I'd been taking for days because of it. Time will tell.
Worse than my shoulder is that my good friend's husband underwent open heart surgery to replace his aortic valve. He is only in his early 50's, but was born with a defect to his valve. He's always known he would eventually need surgery, but he'd hoped to make it to his 60's or 70's before it would be necessary. Well, obviously things didn't work out that way and he had is surgery last Thursday. Everything went very well and except for a lot of pain, he's recovering well. I'm sure that his being in great physical shape helped him through everything, and he serves as another example to me why I need to get myself into a better place physically!
~Lori
Get that shoulder better!! Shoulders are nothing to mess with!
HI all,
Back from errands with Brian. We were bad and had breakfast at McDonald's so it will be a shake lunch today. I think I need a cup of tea and fast! Getting a headache.
Got Brian a pair of Dockers at Costco and some cheese sticks for the kids. I got my wraps so I am happy that I can make wraps and paninis with them again. Izzie will be home in an hour! It's a very overcast day here which is making me want to take a nap. I have laundry to fold and should try and get some work done around here!
TTFN
I'm envious you get to Costco so often. I love the place, but being that it is over an hour's drive from here, I don't get there very often. Maybe once a month if I'm lucky. But we eat WELL after a trip to Costco! Love the fruit and veggies!
Okay folks! Monday is off and running!!
Busy, busy morning trying to get a hot egg breakfast cooked for both DD and myself, plus packing lunches, snacks, etc. After school I pick up DD at the high school and head straight to Robotics (I'll be late, but oh well).... then off to drop DD at the pool, run home to throw dinner in the oven for the men, and then back to pick up DD at the Y and off to Rainbow Girls (I promised I'd attend tonight's meeting...
). Not sure exactly when dinner for DD and myself will fit in there.
Got in 30 minutes of exercise early this morning, but not sure when I will get in the other 15 minutes. I did some extra yesterday, so maybe I won't stress about it if I don't make the full 45 I had planned. But I'm trying to stick with my plan of a minimum of 45 minutes a day, every day, for the next 4 weeks, until our trip to Disney.
Well.... I'm at work and the kids are reading and cutting out a project now so I gotta run!......................P
. And I'm not just talking about being lazy on the DIS...I have slacked off a lot in the last 2 weeks 
I've been missing the gym and eating poorly, and I know that I have gained a couple of pounds so I am ready to get back on track. 
However, I am feeling pretty sore today...my legs, my abs, my back are all a little achy. I guess its good to know that I really am getting an all-over workout when I play!
You should both be really proud of yourselves! There's nothing like seeing your hard work pay off away from the scale! 
A lot of hard work went into that and I hope you do something to celebrate your achievement! I know there are a lot of decisions in your future, but I'm sure you'll end up just where you belong!
my great- nephew, Holden Robert, was born. Of course, he is perfect and beautiful! Everyone is healthy and went home on Saturday! 
. We take them to Disney 
every other year and have to be able to keep up with them 
i ate so much crap for absolutely no reason. i guess i was just stressed out and decided to nosh instead of just exercise or drink more water. and now i have the WORST headache and my son insists on climbing on me as i write this. oh well. my own fault. back to lots of water and healthy eating today.
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I'm back! We had a long Spring Break trip to visit family and friends in the Midwest. It was a great trip (mostly) but very tiring. Not a lot of sleep so I did some catching up today and slept until noon. 
at how much she talked about where we should go to eat and how often she wanted to eat again. I realize that we are told that you should eat many small meals a day but really her eating seemed to rule her life and her thinking. And she would get a "craving" into her head and couldn't seem to let it go. It was very weird. 
