crzy4pooh-thotful spot 2005 (comments welcome!)

[Strings]

You did an amazing job at the race. Congratulations on a personal best!

You are doing a great job. I like your flore plan.

Take care,
Beth

 

[crzy4pooh]

Jen - Thank you so much for your kind words! I hope you feel better SOON!!!

Tracy and Beth - Thanks so much for the encouragement! I'll keep ya'll posted as to how flore is working. So far, so good, though!

Tuesday night - Today was another great eating day, although I did eat 3 points worth that were not core - all of them WW cereal. We'll see what the high carbs do to my weight tomorrow...

I had the sweetest lady come up after the WW meeting tonight to say she couldn't imagine 130 pounds on me. Fortunately, I had my before and after pictures in my purse. She said some very sweet things, and kept saying how much I reminded her of her daughter. Anyway, it's amazing how much compliments mean to us. I want to make a point of complimenting and encouraging at least 5 people tomorrow while I'm at church. I know I could not have gotten this far on my journey had it not been for some cheerleaders along the way. So, for anyone reading this - YOU CAN DO IT!!! You are doing GREAT!!! Stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize - this is a lifestyle change, not just a temporary diet. Woo-Hoo!! Let's WISH together!!!

 

[Alysa]

You are such a sweet person! Congrats on today and have a great day tomorrow!

 

[cntkg1]

Oh my....I'm so confused and yet intrigued by this board. I just know I'm not doing this correctly. Congrats on the weightloss!!! Fantastic job. I too lost 127 on WW in 1994 but gained some back. Need to lose before our first cruise this October. Any help with this board would be appreciated.
Thanks Nancy

 

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing so great! I am proud of you!

 

[lizdotcom99]

You are having a GREAT week!! You go girl!!! Methinks you need to share those before and after pictures!!! Thanks for the info in the Core program. Got it...and man that is one LONG list!! I may just have to try it out.

Keep up the great work. Dontcha just love when you get the motivation to go an extra mile or two or three.....You rock!!!!!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Awwww... you all are so sweet - I'm sitting here getting all sappy over your posts!!! Thank you!!!!!!!

I would love to share my before and after pics, but I'm really not technically minded. I will have to ask DH tonight how to make that happen. I think if I tried, I would and DH would be VERY unhappy!!!

So, today is Wednesday, and it is going very well still! I got on the scale this morning, and I am about 3.5 pounds away from my lowest weight, and about 6 pounds below where I was at the beginning of last week - YEA!!! I knew it was alot of water retention, but not fitting into my clothes really freaked me out!!!!! I also want to be far enough under my official goal weight that I don't have to worry about what clothes I wear to weight-in! And probably most important, I'm feeling alot more in control this week! Yippee!!!

Breakfast was a little smaller than normal because I knew I was going to pick up DH for lunch. Took DS on a long walk - 50 minutes before he started getting too ansy. For lunch, we ate at Chili's, and I had the guiltless chicken platter, but subbed the steamed broccoli/carrots for both the rice and the grilled veggies. Yummy - lots of veggies (it also came with corn on the cob), and some good grilled chicken! Dinner will be small - probably just veggies and maybe a boca burger. I don't have to worry about the evening munchies tonight because I have choir practice, and it's too late to eat when I get home - Yea!!!

So - there's my day. My dad is on his way over so we can practice - I have to accompany his tuba solo on Sunday. I will have more time to read all of the other posts this evening. I will check in with you all later! Remember - YOU CAN DO THIS!!!!!

Happy WISHing!!

 

[Strings]

You are doing an amazing job! Congrats on being 6 pounds lighter than last week. Water weight can be such a wake up call. Your Chili's lunch sounded yummy. Have fun at practice tonight.

Take care,
Beth

 

[crzy4pooh]

Mornin' all!!! I set the alarm for 4:30am so I could be running at 4:45, only to find that it was completely FOGGED in - I couldn't even see the house across the street! I've done some stupid things in my life, but I am smart enough to know not to run in the fog and the dark (oh, and it was sprinking..) too dangerous! Waaaah!!! However, the weather man said tomorrow morning will be clear and cool - perfect running weather. Yippee!!! (Besides that extra sleep was wonderful!!!) I think today I will do a WATP tape during DS's nap. Before I would have taken a day of rest, but I've got to get in my 1000 minutes for the Feb exercise challenge! If you haven't joined, yet - there's still time! Get up and move!!!!

Well, got on the scale this morning - down another pound!!! Woo-Hooooo!!! And I think my sugar cravings have really subsided! It didn't bother me to give DS's leftover fruit loops to the dog yesterday - that's a big accomplishment!!!! Gotta love "flore"!

I hope everyone has a super day!!! Thanks again, Beth, for the congrats! Practice went well last night, although I think I got more encouraging words than I gave... Oh - I have to share one more story - I walked into the choir room last night to hear "Hey, there's my mentor..." It was from a dear sweet lady who had joined WW the week before Thanksgiving after talking to me about it for a while. Well, she said she went back to the doctor for a physical, and she was down 30 points on her cholesterol, 60 points on her triglycerides, and the doctor cut her blood pressure medicine in HALF!!! And, she is down 21 pounds - Yea!!!! All you WISHers can do this too!!! Happy WISHing today!

 

[wfloyd]

Mornin' all!!! I set the alarm for 4:30am so I could be running at 4:45, only to find that it was completely FOGGED in - I couldn't even see the house across the street!

Foggy my foot, you just wanted to curl up and go back to sleep while your poor hubby got ready for work.

 

[Strings]

I'm glad you didn't run this morning. I've had more than oe patient who was hit by a car while running. Smart thinking. Did you do your tape this afternoon?

Have a great weekend,
Beth

 

[crzy4pooh]

Yup - foggy! That's my story and I'm sticking to it!!! (Thanks sweet hubby for that comment...)

Beth - Thanks for backing me up (unlike my DH.... ) I am sooo nervous in the mornings about the cars - some people zip around the corners way too fast! I have to be honest and say that I didn't do the tape. I was soooo sleepy after lunch (too many carbs???) that I just napped while DS napped. Thanks for asking, though - please hold me accountable!!!

Well, I may not have exercised, but I did eat well today. I even experimented a bit at lunch - had a pita pizza with a little FF Italian dressing as the base, with sauteed (in Pam) spinach and mushrooms, topped with a little RF feta cheese. It was soooo yummy! The pita and the feta were not core, but everything else for the day was, except for some cereal. Yea!!!

Tomorrow evening, my uncle and aunt are coming in. I haven't seen them since my wedding 6 1/2 years ago. I can't wait for them to meet DS, get to know DH a bit better, and I doubt they will recognize me - too much fun!!!

The plan for the morning is to be up and running around 6:00am. DH has the day off, so I don't have to get up in the wee hours! That should also give me some activity points for going out to dinner tomorrow night! Yea! I hope everyone had a great day! Happy WISH-ing tomorrow!!!

 

[sarahsmom73]

You are doing great!!! Keep it up!!!! Happy Friday!!!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Thanks so much!!! I got up this morning (although about 15 minutes later than planned... ) and ran/walked 50 minutes. I was doing great with the running until about 30 minutes in, and then my tummy starting complaining, so did quite a bit of walking with occasional running after that. Today is DH's walk (cross-training) day, so hopefully I can walk with him and get a few more exercise minutes in!

I've spent the last half hour (with the promise of several more hours to come, probably) looking for DS's shoe. A 20 month old is amazing at hiding things! Does that count for exercise???? Well, gotta go - I hear DH getting DS up, and apparently they need a little help.... this can't be good!

Have a terrific Friday!!! Happy WISHing!

 

[Strings]

Don't you just love how helpless men can be?

Great job this morning. You were smart to listen to your body. Hopefully, you'll get a nice family walk in.

Have a great time with your aunt and Uncle.

Take care,
Beth

 

[wfloyd]

I guess I should interject here before strange conclusions are drawn.

Wonderful DS had managed to get his pajama top contorted around his arm in an odd way that I had never seen before. I was sure it was something his mom taught him. So I wanted her in there to see if she would completely deny any knowledge. Which of course she did. Once DS finally got untwisted from his top (with a little screaming since he liked it that way) the world was at rest again.

 

[crzy4pooh]

Thanks Beth! I'm really excited about seeing my aunt and uncle - only a couple hours until they get here!

I will say that hubby is correct - my sweet little boy had managed to twist his PJ shirt all around his arm. Once I was sure that is couldn't get wrapped around his neck, I though it was soooo cute! I just get a little concerned when I'm called in to help in the mornings because last time, DS had made a bit of a mess all over himself and his crib... Unfortunately, (or fortunately for me... ), I was drying my hair and didn't hear the calls for help. DH did a great job getting everything taken care of and cleaned up! Good hubby!!!

As for the shoe, I finally found it in his clothes hamper. Why I didn't look there first, I don't know. He has a tendency to put everything in there!

Well, breakfast and lunch went well. I'm snacking on some WW cereal now - the vanilla puffed something with almonds - very good, only 1 point, but I can never remember the name of it! Dinner is supposed to be at Texas Roadhouse - YUMMY!!!! - so that should be fine for choosing healthy foods. I just have to hold myself back from those wonderful yeast rolls with cinnamon butter...

February Exercise Challenge report: 155/1000

Anyway, happy WISH-ing to all! Oh, and go drink more water!!!!

 

[crzy4pooh]

Dinner was great - had an 8oz. sirloin, baked potato (plain), and green beans, and only 1/4 of a yeast roll - mmmmmmm..... It was so great to see my aunt and uncle again, and DS was a little angel in the restaurant! Yea!!!! (wasn't sure how it would go as it was getting close to his bedtime!) We will see them tomorrow one more time before they head on to Orlando. Today, I ate my target points, all my activity points, and a couple flex points, but I would say that it was a good eating day. Little splurges are nice one in a while! And, I found out one of my cousins (who I haven't seen in probably 15 years) is running, too. In fact she did a 15 mile race last weekend. I was telling my aunt about the Disney half and full, and she said she was sure Jana would come down next January - YEA!!!! That would be soooo great! Woo-Hooo!!!

Well, hope everyone had a great day - enjoy your weekend! Happy WISHing!

 

[geetey]

Hi Lynnda (and DH) and Welcome to WISH!
I just read your journal and WOW! Congrats on your WW Success Story! I bet they love having you as a receptionist! What a great motivator you must be - just telling your story. Thanks for sharing it with us too!

I have to say, the more I read about your days, the more interested I am in the CORE or Flore plan. I might do some surfing to see if I can find some info on the CORE plan. It has definitely piqued my interest.

Congrats on your fantastic 10K! You did great!! I can't wait to read about your upcoming 10Ks! I bet you set new personal bests at each of them!

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Saturday! Hope you have a great weekend!