In search of my body...not the one I ate!

[MunkyMe13]

Hi Everyone....

It has been a busy day here already this morning and I am not looking all too favorably on the design team for the project I am working on, but it is Friday and I am going to get two days off from this 'fun' so it can't be all bad right....

With all of the drama in my life this week, I am not sure if I ever posted my weigh in results from this week's Jenny Craig consultation.... The bad news is that I had three straight days of stress eating thanks to my career conundrum (I like the way that sounds... odd, I know...) and was drinking water like crazy all day on Monday so I was a very bloated girl when I stepped onto the scale. All said, I gained 3.5 pounds this week... YIKES!!!!!

I am back on track now and staying withing my eating plan, exercising every night, etc so I expect much better numbers next week. I feel bad that I am not contributing to the team challenge this week, but I'll be there for you next week I promise!!!!!

On a positive note, the career conundrum is starting to resolve itself. I have decided that it is not in my best interests to pick up and move to a place where I know no one right now. As much as it makes me seem like a wimp, I am just not in the right place mentally to take that challenge on because I have a few other issues to deal with that are higher on the priority list. For my entire adult life, I have put my career over my life and this past year I began to realize that I have missed out on so much living because of it. I had made the choice in the fall of last year that it was time to put myself first and the first step was to get my eating habits / lifestyle under control. The next step was to begin to open myself up to those around me and stop living within these protective walls I had built around myself to shield me from the hurtful comments, looks, actions, etc. that society has always thrown at people who were overweight. In theory, it was a good coping mechanism back in high school, but over time, I have come to realize that my protective walls became my own private prison and fear of rejection was controlling my adult life. I focused on my career because I was judged on my ability alone and I succeeded in what I did. I liked the feeling so much that I focused all of my attention on that in order to make up for what I wasn't getting anywhere else.

So - the time has come for me to break down my walls and live my life. In order to do that, I need to be around people and places that I trust and am comfortable in. Right now, that is here. In time, I may feel the urge to be somewhere else, but as my sister said, you can move to other places where you have friends from school or have business contacts established and have an easier adjustment, how are you helping to position yourself for success when you go someplace where you have nothing. That thought stuck with me...

So, I am in the process of negotiating a better position for myself here so that professionally, I can feel like I am contributing to the greater good again. There are options here that need to be cultivated and are viable. In the meantime, 2008 is the year for me to break free of my own self imposed restrictions and improve the quality of my life outside of work. That involves living a healthier lifestyle, doing things that are outside of my comfort zone and getting out there and enjoying what the world has to offer. Ideally, my relationships with my friends and family should get stronger and who knows, maybe I'll meet the man of my dreams, but I need to learn how to take that risk and this is the year I am going to do it.

Thanks again to everyone for your support and words of wisdom. They have all been a great help to me.

Sorry for the book, but I wanted to share what I have been working through mentally since you have all had a role in it...

Goof

I'm happy you had some resolution! I hope this week proves to be better for you... I'm sure it will!

 

[chbc]

Love the pictures!! Sorry you've been sick so long and glad you are well.

Munk- Way to Support!

Grumps-Hope to get big # from you! Your the Man!

Erika- How did the training session go? Please get more sleep at night. You deserve to see the scales go in your favor, look foward to hearing about the training session.

DWD-Super Great TM and walk too!

Dawn- Thank You for the words of wisdom.

Bielieven-Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Snow-How is the exercise going?

Kat- Team Body Board!

If anyone wants to order Disney Tupperware PM me or contact Dawn. The sandwich keepers with Cinderella and her Prince are sweet.

Have a great day!!

 

[MunkyMe13]

Love the pictures!! Sorry you've been sick so long and glad you are well.

Munk- Way to Support!

Grumps-Hope to get big # from you! Your the Man!

Erika- How did the training session go? Please get more sleep at night. You deserve to see the scales go in your favor, look foward to hearing about the training session.

DWD-Super Great TM and walk too!

Dawn- Thank You for the words of wisdom.

Bielieven-Thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Snow-How is the exercise going?

Kat- Team Body Board!

If anyone wants to order Disney Tupperware PM me or contact Dawn. The sandwich keepers with Cinderella and her Prince are sweet.

Have a great day!!

I got the catalog from Dawn but I didn't see the sandwich keeper!!! Where is it?! I want one!!!

 

[MaMabearJo]

I am back from Florida ( Ft. Meyers Beach) and it was wonderful, great weather, fun and tan. Looking at pictures of me in a swim suit is another story , on a positive note I got a great picture for my before and after shot. I see many new people joining in on this board, here is a big welcome hug to all and I will update who I am for the new and old. I have talked with Dawn and I would love to join the great weight loss challange. I am currently at 280, 5' 6" and 42 years old. My goal is to be 145.

On another note need some help with attachments. In the corner of my thread it say posting rules, all are on but it say you may not post attachments. Can I and if so how do I get that off. I would like to put up some pictures with my boi. If anyone can help me that would be great.

I have to leave and pick up DD Sara, they only have 1/2 day today at school. Jodi

 

[Dizneydawn]

1/2 day of school today so we are off TUX shopping..

Again...PM me your weight and loss...for both the challenge and our personal inventory we keep weekly...I am struggling to look through posts on the thread for the weights of people...

I am only down .4....after opening up my big trap with a huge loss...stopped drinking water and I am showing....honestly I think the last 2 days I have only drank maybe 20 oz max of any type of fluid each day...
When we ate out...only ordered water...drank only water in the meetings...no free pop at all....did not eat any cookies offered or candy on the tables...(jelly beans, m&m's etc) and at our dinner...had broasted chicken w. vegies and mashed potatoes and did not finish that either...for B-fast only had fruit....no carmel rolls, scones, muffins etc. they had....

But....not much water and last night at 10p.m. was starving out of my mind and had ramen noodles which was the only choice here literally since the Turd did grocery shopping for a bachelor...

So....here is 5 simple things I will do this week besides chant my food mantra to myself...

1. 100 oz of water minimum each day up to 125 max
2. Write my Food totals down....and stay between 1800/2100 every day (fit day guidelines)
3. Work out for at least a 1/2 hour each day on the treadmill/excersize video
4. Not eat after 7 p.m.
5. Get groceries to enable good food choices...have eggs hard boiled ready to eat etc...and plan my meals the day before so I am not standing in front of the fridge starving with no map of success.

These are my 5 commitments I can do...brokendown into workable numbers...but really...I think not drinking enough was a huge factor in this suckie weigh in for me...I am sorry I did not lead better but I know good days are ahead....

 

[Dizneydawn]

I got the catalog from Dawn but I didn't see the sandwich keeper!!! Where is it?! I want one!!!

go to my website
www.my.tupperware.com/dizneydawn
and look up the new March Sales Flyer... it is holographic and changes when you twist it in your hand...LOVE IT...
Sneak Peak..The movie "CARS" STUFF COMES OUT IN APRIL!!!!!!

I am back from Florida ( Ft. Meyers Beach) and it was wonderful, great weather, fun and tan. Looking at pictures of me in a swim suit is another story , on a positive note I got a great picture for my before and after shot. I see many new people joining in on this board, here is a big welcome hug to all and I will update who I am for the new and old. I have talked with Dawn and I would love to join the great weight loss challange. I am currently at 280, 5' 6" and 42 years old. My goal is to be 145.

On another note need some help with attachments. In the corner of my thread it say posting rules, all are on but it say you may not post attachments. Can I and if so how do I get that off. I would like to put up some pictures with my boi. If anyone can help me that would be great.

I have to leave and pick up DD Sara, they only have 1/2 day today at school. Jodi

Thanks for hoining us Jodi with this challenge and if anyone can help her figure out what is going on with her not being able to post pics/attachments..that is great..

Goof.....I am glad you are making good choices for you...
Larry's Girl.....great pics...and I am hoiping you are on the upswing!!!

 

[3DisneyKids]

TGIF everyone!

I'm back, been lurking and ready to start again! I'm not up for the challenge yet, but will be cheering you on! We are still dealing with losing a sister in law to cancer and getting 3 more kids, so I'm trying to balance 2 households, and not doing great at the weight loss. But I keep coming back here to catch up on my friends and see how great ya'll are doing! Go Body Board Babes and Guy!

SO GOOD to see you back here! I have been thinking about you. Please keep us posted when you can (I know your life is crazy right now, and time is short to be spending on the DIS), but please know that we all care.

Love it Dawn!!

I didn't have time to weigh this morning (woke up late) so I am going to take yesterday's number, 180.0. That is -1.6 from last week. Dawn, I can PM this information too if you need me to.

Way to go on the loss, Kat! You are steady every week--GOOD FOR YOU!

I'm doing good today. Already walked on the tm! Whoop Whoop.

Anywhoo, I am down a pound. I am thankful, considering the food I shoved in Wednesday. I'm looking for bigger numbers next week.

believen, thanks for the appearance. I wondered if you were still hanging around. Thinking about you.

We are in the grips of a "BIG BIG SNOWSTORM." Tell me something new. It's getting real old, real fast.

Ok, I have to get to work. TTFN

Awesome, Liz! Glad you are spending time on the TM--you will see the results! And three cheers for the loss!

Okay, I'm back with the pics.

This is me, my DH and DD on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. My BIL took this from the seat in front of me - I thought it came out great!

I am so glad you posted these pics, Susan! I love your smile! Glad to hear that you are continuing to sort out your health issues--looks like there may be some answers soon.

...As much as it makes me seem like a wimp, I am just not in the right place mentally to take that challenge on because I have a few other issues to deal with that are higher on the priority list. For my entire adult life, I have put my career over my life and this past year I began to realize that I have missed out on so much living because of it. I had made the choice in the fall of last year that it was time to put myself first and the first step was to get my eating habits / lifestyle under control. The next step was to begin to open myself up to those around me and stop living within these protective walls I had built around myself to shield me from the hurtful comments, looks, actions, etc. that society has always thrown at people who were overweight. In theory, it was a good coping mechanism back in high school, but over time, I have come to realize that my protective walls became my own private prison and fear of rejection was controlling my adult life. I focused on my career because I was judged on my ability alone and I succeeded in what I did. I liked the feeling so much that I focused all of my attention on that in order to make up for what I wasn't getting anywhere else.

You are SO not a wimp! OMG, I always think of you as so strong and committed to yourself! And if this is what is best for YOU right now, then it is exactly what you should do. Everything you wrote totally made sense.

Erika- How did the training session go? Please get more sleep at night. You deserve to see the scales go in your favor, look foward to hearing about the training session.

Thanks for asking, Heather. I just this minute got back from both my WW meeting and the meeting with my new running coach.

Ok...as for WW...I am only down .6--not a surprise considering that I amt he queen of the plateau! Apparently, I am still on it! I feel so bad because I wanted to have a big number for the challenge...and I promise you...it is not for lack of trying! I am not cheating AT ALL and I have increased my workouts. I stayed after the meeting and talked at length with the staff and the consensus was that I am not eating enough for my level of activity (see? so I really am being careful with my food...looks like too careful?? ) I am trying to stay positive. My body IS changing...clothes are getting looser, etc. so I know things are working even though the scales are not moving.

Actually, one woman said something that really hit home with me so I thought I would share it. She said that we all think of weight lose as a linear progression, that is, a straight line from point A to point B. And that really is not the case at all. It is going to have twists and turns and stops along the way.

As for the coaching session...that went well and I think he was able to give me some insights. I talked to him a bit about weight loss, and what he said totally stunned me. He said, "If you are looking to see the scale go down, well, running is not going to do that." Ummmm....WTH did you just say?!?!? I always thought running was THE BEST way to drop pounds. He explained that if you have never been a runner (which I have not), then running builds up the fibers in your muscles in such a way that they become VERY dense. He continued to say that if "very thin" for me when I was not a runner was about 120 pounds, then "very thin" for the running me might be about 130 pounds. He says that when he is training people to get ready for marathons, they actually GAIN weight in terms of the scale.

While I knew that I was gaining muscle, and I also knew that muscle weighs more than fat, I didn't know that running, specifically, makes you heavier in some ways. He was able to suggest some sculpting exercises that I can do that will get rid of fat and help the scale go down. He validated that I will see my body change but not necessarily see the scale move. So, I am going to continue with the body sculpting and fat burning to see if that will make the difference.

He gave me a GREAT running program and I have my first real road race on May 4th. It will be a 5-miler here in my town on a course that parallels the ocean, so it will be a beautiful run (and FLAT... which is a must for me). He also told me how to eat before and after a run to maximize calorie burn and muscle building. Lots of new info. coming my way...I am a bit on information overload.

I am back from Florida ( Ft. Meyers Beach) and it was wonderful, great weather, fun and tan. Looking at pictures of me in a swim suit is another story , on a positive note I got a great picture for my before and after shot. I see many new people joining in on this board, here is a big welcome hug to all and I will update who I am for the new and old. I have talked with Dawn and I would love to join the great weight loss challange. I am currently at 280, 5' 6" and 42 years old. My goal is to be 145.

Welcome back, Jodi! So good to see you! Glad Florida was good, though I hear ya about the bathing suit thing! I was feeling good about my progress the other day, so I decided I would try on my bathing suit from last season... NOPE....that was definitely NOT a smart move. So unmotivating! But I am determined to be happy with how I look in suit this summer. I still have a few months and I am going to get there!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Hi gang!

As many of you know, I am on the WISH racing team. That is our "main" team, but are also broken up into 7 smaller teams of about 15 people each (give or take). I am on Walt's Warriors, for example.

Anyway, we are looking for new teammates.

There is a new thread on the WISH boards looking for people who are interesting in joining the exercise teams. It is started by windwalker (also known as Panda Dave) and is titled

MILES/HOURS TEAM Openings

and here is his post:

I need a couple of players for our miles/hours team competition over on the Events and Competition.

You are required to regularly post your exercise, walking/running/biking/swimming ect.... You can even post hours for time spent in exercise that doesn't have miles like yoga or aerobics class.

This is a good way to stay motivated to do something everyday and to meet some new WISH folks. It's fun also.

But please if you sign up plan on being regular with your posting, the team will depend on you.

Recruiting Panda

Anyone who is interested just needs to post on this thread. It is lots of fun and, of course, a very supportive group!

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

Thanks for asking, Heather. I just this minute got back from both my WW meeting and the meeting with my new running coach.

Ok...as for WW...I am only down .6--not a surprise considering that I amt he queen of the plateau! Apparently, I am still on it! I feel so bad because I wanted to have a big number for the challenge...and I promise you...it is not for lack of trying! I am not cheating AT ALL and I have increased my workouts. I stayed after the meeting and talked at length with the staff and the consensus was that I am not eating enough for my level of activity (see? so I really am being careful with my food...looks like too careful?? ) I am trying to stay positive. My body IS changing...clothes are getting looser, etc. so I know things are working even though the scales are not moving.

Actually, one woman said something that really hit home with me so I thought I would share it. She said that we all think of weight lose as a linear progression, that is, a straight line from point A to point B. And that really is not the case at all. It is going to have twists and turns and stops along the way.

As for the coaching session...that went well and I think he was able to give me some insights. I talked to him a bit about weight loss, and what he said totally stunned me. He said, "If you are looking to see the scale go down, well, running is not going to do that." Ummmm....WTH did you just say?!?!? I always thought running was THE BEST way to drop pounds. He explained that if you have never been a runner (which I have not), then running builds up the fibers in your muscles in such a way that they become VERY dense. He continued to say that if "very thin" for me when I was not a runner was about 120 pounds, then "very thin" for the running me might be about 130 pounds. He says that when he is training people to get ready for marathons, they actually GAIN weight in terms of the scale.

While I knew that I was gaining muscle, and I also knew that muscle weighs more than fat, I didn't know that running, specifically, makes you heavier in some ways. He was able to suggest some sculpting exercises that I can do that will get rid of fat and help the scale go down. He validated that I will see my body change but not necessarily see the scale move. So, I am going to continue with the body sculpting and fat burning to see if that will make the difference.

He gave me a GREAT running program and I have my first real road race on May 4th. It will be a 5-miler here in my town on a course that parallels the ocean, so it will be a beautiful run (and FLAT... which is a must for me). He also told me how to eat before and after a run to maximize calorie burn and muscle building. Lots of new info. coming my way...I am a bit on information overload.

Erica - this might sound counter productive, but maybe you should have a cheat afternoon. Sometimes that helps. (If anything, Montazuma's revenge might take over and you'll lose some weight. Have some fried cheesesticks and a big ole' snickers bar.)

And the smaller you get the harder it will be to lose. Fat people lose alot of weight fast. You lost the easy fat. Now you gotta get rid of the committed fat.

I think the weight lifting will help.

But what do I know?

Share the new info you got. I'm a sponge.

 

[born2bird]

I'm really looking forward to becoming a really member of this group.

Lori

Welcome to the looney bin!! This is a fun bunch!

Thats right I have redeemed myself and have taken # 1500....whatcha think of that bird?????

That's Ok. I gave that one to you anyway.

How not to do the tread mill:

I love that! OUCH!

Maybe she should ditch those boots she is wearing and get herself some sneaks.

Don't worry, ladies...the 40lbs I just hit, that was my baby weight. She's 3 and half. For three years now I've been saying "By her birthday, I will have lost it" and now this year it's true! NOW I can say, "By her birthday I will be at or close to goal!"

What's that saying? Nothing tastes as good as thin feels? Whoo-hoo!

Hey, 40lbs is 40lbs!! You are doing great!

You gals have been super busy, and on fire. Oh and one guy. Can't forget you Grumps. Post Stealer.

Ok. Gotta go take a real shower. I had to shower at grandmother in law's yesterday and she has no razors. "I'm so old I don't have to shave anymore. I guess that's the good thing about being old." I can't stand myself!!!

I am with granny! I tend to go hairy in the winter months. TMI? Yeah, maybe. Sorry about that.

Hi, guys! I know you all thought I died and fell off the face of the earth, but I didn't. I just had a NASTY case of the flu and when I was just about well from that, I caught a NASTY stomach bug that my DD had. So I haven't felt well for almost a month. I'm really tired of being sick and glad to finally feel a little more normal!

So I managed to walk yesterday morning for 30 minutes and it felt pretty good. I was tired after about 10 minutes, but kept going and then that feeling passed and I ended up feeling pretty strong! I intended to walk today, but it was raining outside so I got another hour's sleep instead. Planning to hit the mall Sunday afternoon for some distance walking to get ready for the Disney 5K coming up. I just joined sparkpeople so I can keep track of my calories and journal my food, water and exercise. I'll let all of you know how I like it.

Well, it seems I have some catching up to do. First off, the challenge with the Peeps sounds like fun, but I'm going to bow out of this one. I am at a point where I am trying to de-emphasize the scale and focus on other indicators of progress in this healthy living journey. I will probably weigh about once a month, and I will post those results just to be a little more accountable here, but I will be looking at other things (like my blood sugar levels, my exercise habits, how well I feel, etc.) to indicate where I am succeeding and where I need to do better. Again, I'll let all of you know how it's going. I'll be here cheering all of you on, though - body boarders are the best!!!

When I last saw my doctor, she tested me for thyroid problems. She says many people with celiac have this issue, and since I struggle so mightily with my weight and have other issues that are indicative of a possible thyroid problem, she did some bloodwork and said we will talk at my next visit about whether I need medication. Her office called a couple of days ago to make sure I am coming in for that follow-up, so I suspect she found something significant. I'll let you all know how that turns out.

Glad you are finally eeling better. It has been a tough go this flu season. I have been on thyroid drugs since June of 07 and they are still making adjustments to my dosage. I do think it helped me to lose weight initially but now it is SLOW going.

Hi Everyone....

It has been a busy day here already this morning and I am not looking all too favorably on the design team for the project I am working on, but it is Friday and I am going to get two days off from this 'fun' so it can't be all bad right....

With all of the drama in my life this week, I am not sure if I ever posted my weigh in results from this week's Jenny Craig consultation.... The bad news is that I had three straight days of stress eating thanks to my career conundrum (I like the way that sounds... odd, I know...) and was drinking water like crazy all day on Monday so I was a very bloated girl when I stepped onto the scale. All said, I gained 3.5 pounds this week... YIKES!!!!!

I am back on track now and staying withing my eating plan, exercising every night, etc so I expect much better numbers next week. I feel bad that I am not contributing to the team challenge this week, but I'll be there for you next week I promise!!!!!

On a positive note, the career conundrum is starting to resolve itself. I have decided that it is not in my best interests to pick up and move to a place where I know no one right now. As much as it makes me seem like a wimp, I am just not in the right place mentally to take that challenge on because I have a few other issues to deal with that are higher on the priority list. For my entire adult life, I have put my career over my life and this past year I began to realize that I have missed out on so much living because of it. I had made the choice in the fall of last year that it was time to put myself first and the first step was to get my eating habits / lifestyle under control. The next step was to begin to open myself up to those around me and stop living within these protective walls I had built around myself to shield me from the hurtful comments, looks, actions, etc. that society has always thrown at people who were overweight. In theory, it was a good coping mechanism back in high school, but over time, I have come to realize that my protective walls became my own private prison and fear of rejection was controlling my adult life. I focused on my career because I was judged on my ability alone and I succeeded in what I did. I liked the feeling so much that I focused all of my attention on that in order to make up for what I wasn't getting anywhere else.

So - the time has come for me to break down my walls and live my life. In order to do that, I need to be around people and places that I trust and am comfortable in. Right now, that is here. In time, I may feel the urge to be somewhere else, but as my sister said, you can move to other places where you have friends from school or have business contacts established and have an easier adjustment, how are you helping to position yourself for success when you go someplace where you have nothing. That thought stuck with me...

So, I am in the process of negotiating a better position for myself here so that professionally, I can feel like I am contributing to the greater good again. There are options here that need to be cultivated and are viable. In the meantime, 2008 is the year for me to break free of my own self imposed restrictions and improve the quality of my life outside of work. That involves living a healthier lifestyle, doing things that are outside of my comfort zone and getting out there and enjoying what the world has to offer. Ideally, my relationships with my friends and family should get stronger and who knows, maybe I'll meet the man of my dreams, but I need to learn how to take that risk and this is the year I am going to do it.

Thanks again to everyone for your support and words of wisdom. They have all been a great help to me.

Sorry for the book, but I wanted to share what I have been working through mentally since you have all had a role in it...

Goof

You are not a wimp at all. Taking care of yourself is the best thing you can do and I am glad you are making that a priority.

So....here is 5 simple things I will do this week besides chant my food mantra to myself...

1. 100 oz of water minimum each day up to 125 max
2. Write my Food totals down....and stay between 1800/2100 every day (fit day guidelines)
3. Work out for at least a 1/2 hour each day on the treadmill/excersize video
4. Not eat after 7 p.m.
5. Get groceries to enable good food choices...have eggs hard boiled ready to eat etc...and plan my meals the day before so I am not standing in front of the fridge starving with no map of success.

These are my 5 commitments I can do...brokendown into workable numbers...but really...I think not drinking enough was a huge factor in this suckie weigh in for me...I am sorry I did not lead better but I know good days are ahead....

You are so smart. This is why you are our leader. The weight loss will happen.

...And the smaller you get the harder it will be to lose. Fat people lose alot of weight fast. You lost the easy fat. Now you gotta get rid of the committed fat.

I think the weight lifting will help.

But what do I know?

Share the new info you got. I'm a sponge.

so that is my problem!! My fat is committed to me. I need to file for divorce right now.

Erika- I agree, we need details about your training. What does he have you doing?

 

[Pixieshouse]

Good morning, or I guess afternoon!

I had a LONG night with a 2 year old in bed with me with a fever and cough. I didn't sleep much and wasn't really wanting to workout this morning. After finally getting everyone moving (no school today) I sent one child off to play at a friends.

I put the DVD in and started my workout, about 1/2 way through my DD2 curled up on my lap and fell asleep! Adorable, yes - counter productive OH YEAH!

She is now sleeping in my room and still has a fever. So I guess I won't be getting in that walk that I wanted to do today. I am going to see if I can maybe get to the gym tonight when DH gets home. Maybe I can hit the eliptical for a while.

For those on WW, how long before you started to see your numbers drop?
I am going to the meetings and when I figure out my points in the meeting they are higher than the points that are figured online. I am not quite sure the reasoning behind that one. Could that be a problem?

 

[3DisneyKids]

For those on WW, how long before you started to see your numbers drop?
I am going to the meetings and when I figure out my points in the meeting they are higher than the points that are figured online. I am not quite sure the reasoning behind that one. Could that be a problem?

Sorry your little one sick!

The online version of WW calculates points differently because it counts the fraction of points. For example, if something is actually 1.33 points for one serving, and you have one serving of it, it will round down and count as one point. But if you have TWO servings (2.66 points) of it, it will round up and count as 3 points (because it rounds up or down, accordingly).

So, if you are eating foods that have a lot of "fractions" of points, then you may want to check to make sure you are counting accurately. If you are ignoring (unintentionally, of course) fractions of points, eventually they can add up to several whole points.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

And the smaller you get the harder it will be to lose. Fat people lose alot of weight fast. You lost the easy fat. Now you gotta get rid of the committed fat.

The honest-to-God truth!!! And believe you me, I have some fat that has a level of committment like you've never seen before!


chbc - you asked how my exercise was going - it's GREAT! Actually, there are times when I think I need a 12 step program.

Hi - my name is Nancy and I'm an exercise-a-holic!

I'm having a foot *issue* (not sure I brought this up previously)....but went to the orthopedic on Monday - good news is, no stress fracture. Bad news is - it hurts like a son-of-a-b!!!! BUT - here's the weird thing. Not when I'm exercising (running, jumping jacks, it's all good)...not when I'm on my feet all day at work - but when I'm SLEEPING! So, anyway...now I have to go to PT, get some funky insoles (not custom orthodics though) and go back in 6 weeks. The other thing that the Dr. had me do is take 2 Aleve, twice a day, for 10 days.

Well - I rarely take anything stronger than a cough drop! Meds make me (in the words of my DD)....like a hyperactive five year old! But...this Aleve, I swear to you....has me blown up like a BLOW FISH! I told DH- that's it - I'm done. No more for me. It's not even helping my foot!

SO - the bad news this week is I'm up 2 pounds - the good news is, I'll take it as "bulking up" and next week I should post a decent loss!

When "D" rolls around - I think I'll need DETOX!

 

[HockeyKat]

I need a kick in the rear... having a bad day mentally.

It is raining its butt off and that messes with my head and my motivation. Still fighting off the remains of my cold. Don't want to and didn't go to the gym.

Sorry that I haven't commented on the posts today, I am just so bleah that I can't get up the energy.

 

[AKASnowWhite]

It is raining its butt off and that messes with my head and my motivation.

That rain is headed our way. We have just come off the wettest February on record, had 1+" of rain on Wednesday and are forecast to have another 1-3" tomorrow (isolated areas are looking at 4"!!!!) Our yard is flooded, the barn now has a river running right past the door, my animals need life jackets and the mud is literally knee deep here.

This is one time that I would, without doubt, prefer snow.

Anyway - Kat, when I find the big sneaker smiley, I'll use it to officially kick your a@@!!

Not that I'm trying to be an enabler here - but sometimes a day of rest truly does the body good....and a bottle of wine to top it off...(DH just went on a packie run!! ) Enjoy your evening off- you work hard and really do deserve a break now and then!

 

[chbc]

Kat- You are on Team Body Board next week, you can do it!

 

[3DisneyKids]

I need a kick in the rear... having a bad day mentally.

It is raining its butt off and that messes with my head and my motivation. Still fighting off the remains of my cold. Don't want to and didn't go to the gym.

Sorry that I haven't commented on the posts today, I am just so bleah that I can't get up the energy.

I hear ya' Kat. I am foul today! The plateau has won again this week. And the rain you have now we will get in the form of ice all day tomorrow. Yet another winter storm. I am so done. My kids have cabin fever in the extreme (all kids in the area do), and not losing again this week really has me in the dumps.

The honest-to-God truth!!! And believe you me, I have some fat that has a level of committment like you've never seen before!

Yup, that is my fat as well. It has moved in, invited all of its extended family members, and formed a whole community complete with shops and schools...


I'm having a foot *issue* (not sure I brought this up previously)....but went to the orthopedic on Monday - good news is, no stress fracture. Bad news is - it hurts like a son-of-a-b!!!! BUT - here's the weird thing. Not when I'm exercising (running, jumping jacks, it's all good)...not when I'm on my feet all day at work - but when I'm SLEEPING! So, anyway...now I have to go to PT, get some funky insoles (not custom orthodics though) and go back in 6 weeks. The other thing that the Dr. had me do is take 2 Aleve, twice a day, for 10 days.

Ok, you MUST go to a specialty running store and get properly fitted for sneakers. They should do a complete foot and gait analysis and make sure that they put you in the right shoe. It is a guaranteed process, which means that if you still have foot issues after using the new ones, they will take 'em back and get you another pair.

 

[chbc]

We are off to a basketball tournament. I'm hoping for a clear day on Saturday or Sunday so we can see Victoria BC across Strait of Juan de Fuca.
Have a great weekend.

 

[HockeyKat]

I made the mistake of weighing when I got home. Yuck. Not a good idea. I should never weigh in the afternoon, always right after I get up and stark nekkid.

Erika, sorry that you are getting ice. I know that we need the rain here, BADLY, but it doesn't make me really like it much.

Luckily I am alone tonight and Mr Kat has no desire to go off the diet, so I am not going to go off alone and be a fat pig-out-by-myself girl.

I might have a glass of wine though.

 

[chbc]

I made the mistake of weighing when I got home. Yuck. Not a good idea. I should never weigh in the afternoon, always right after I get up and stark nekkid.

I'm right with ya Kat. I weigh in the same way. If I weigh later on, I either feel miserable or hey I didn't gain any maybe I could have?? So, I try and weigh once a week now. You are doing great. Way to self talk. Glad Mr. Kat is not going off diet too.
We are off to our first touney and I will stick to plan with eating and exercise. I can fix stuff in room and that will help.