Laurie's WISH Journal...in need of weight loss pixie dust

[karynnix]

I know...you can see the picture of my family. That is my mom and dad on the end, my brother (the dark one!) in the middle and my sis on the other end. I always thought that I would be the "exception", but it takes work!! I started having trouble after the kids were born (2 c-sections didn't help at all!!) and just went up from there. I began my weight loss journey at 170 pounds. You just have to stick it out. I have wanted to give up so many times and just accept the fact that I would be stout (as one lady called me at the job I used to work at and didn't know that I heard her). That was the day that I decided to do something about it and joined WW. I have started and stopped WW 3 times. This board has given me the motivation and friendship that I so desperately needed. Hang in there.

 

[Cruise04]

I'm sorry - I wish I could come through the screen and give you a HUGE hug but instead here's a cyber one

My eyes were amazed at what you wrote. I feel so bad for you. But I think you are right, the salt in the bloody mary's might be the culprit (some of it). Try to drink more water if you want to have one - maybe at least 12 ounces of water for every bloody mary you have. See if that helps at all. I hate to see someone give up something all together because if you want it later your body has to learn how to accept it. Try that and see if that helps.

Now though, you've gotten on the scale, gotten it over with for the week. Give the scale back and wait until next week to weigh again. Also if you've been really working out you may have some muscle gain. I gained 2 pounds the first week and don't think I wasn't ready to quit right there and then!!!! By the second week it began to come off.

Good luck and keep working at it - I know it's hard. I've been heavy my whole life.

Keep on
Chris

 

[lovinaz]

Hang in there!!

I know EXACTLY what you are going through! I started WISH the end of June and I have lost 1, yes 1 pound! My scale has not budged in either direction in over a month. But I noticed that I was not as flabby as I used to be, and my clothes fit way better. I was obsessed with the scale, but I have finally gotten to the point where I don't let it bother me as much. It's just a number! How you feel is the most important part!

As for the bloody mary's, is there a low sodium mix you could use? Bloody mary's are SO high in sodium. It could be a water-retaining nightmare (I know it would be for me!!).

Don't give up, keep drinking tons of water and working out and hopefully the scale will cooperate soon!

 

[eeyore25]

Here are some

I know what you are going through. I know it is hard, but don't get too discouraged. If you feel different, and your clothes fit differently, you are doing something right. Just remember that muscle weighs more than fat. So you may have gained muscle. I just had this talk with someone here at work that is helping me. Don't give up.......You can do this. Any time you need to vent, or cry or just need a hug, come here. Everyone here understands.

You will see the results that you want soon enough.

Have a great day

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Thanks so much, my new DIS Wish friends, for all your support. You all know how much that means. I use the low sodium V-8 so actually my Bloody marys are healthy . I am getting a great source of potassium and its a veggie. Call it medicinal.


You guys are great! Don't worry, I am just that more determined. DH and I will hit the track tonight and I will do my toning thing at home. Tomorrow's another day.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I woke up this morning feeling like taking on the world. DH and I decided it will be 2 weeks before I can weigh again. He and I hit the track last night and went 1.5 miles of brisk walking and it was great. DH let off steam from being pissed off at someone at the office and I was taking long strides so I could feel my leg muscles being worked. I have found in the past that by doing that, my legs tone up nicely. I have a ways to go, but I can tell a difference. Then we came home and I hit our home "gym". It felt great!

Today, ate my Special K and ready to drink my water. Life is good.

 

[lovinaz]

That's great! I'm glad you had a good workout. It really does wonders for your attitude, doesn't it?

I bet you will be so happy when you step on that scale in 2 weeks! Keep it up!

 

[goldcupmom]

Laurie -

I'm an Iowan at heart! Does that count???

I grew up in Burlington and then we briefly made it back in 1995 for about 8 months. I really miss it!

Sounds like you are doing well....I totally understand the SCALE WARS!!!

Hope you have a GREAT weekend!

Where in IA are you??

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Julie, we are smack dab midway between the Quad Cities and Iowa City. I have lived here all my life and intend to stay. By all means, once you get Iowa blood in you, it never leaves. I am so glad to meet you.

Go Hawkeyes!!!

 

[eeyore25]

Way to Laurie....that is the right attitude to have.

Way to go on getting that walk in. That was great.

Keep up the good work and have a great weekend

 

[karynnix]

HOORAY FOR IOWA!! I'm still a South Carolinian at heart, but Iowa is really growing on me. I hope that you had a great time at the fair today. How many things on a stick did you eat??

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Karyn, I waved at ya...did you see me????? DH, DD, DSIL and DGD had a very nice time at the state fair and I was sooooo good...untill this morning for a good-bye breakfast at IHOP. BUT, we brought home my DD's weight bench and weights cuz she is not using them. DH and I will hit the high school track and set my our gym in the basement.

We had such a nice phone conversation with DS who is active duty Air Force, stationed in Alaska. Such an awesome weekend.

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow! I probably drove by your house a lot when I was commuting from Burlington to IA City for college - tried to avoid 218 by heading to muscatine and across. Small world! Boy, I can taste those Muscatine basketball sized melons now. YUM!!!

Glad you had fun at the fair!

Hope you're having an awesome weekend, Laurie!

Catch ya later!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Julie, the melons are AWESOME!!!! We are so lucky to have them grow so close.

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

Wow, I had a wonderful evening of working out. I went to the track and walked fast for 2 miles. This was followed by coming home to do 30 minutes of strengthening and toning. Whew! Now that felt good!

 

[eeyore25]

Congrats on the walking 2 miles.

Hope you are having a great day. Keep up the good work! You are doing a great job

 

[karynnix]

What do you think about this gorgeous Iowa weather this week?! I really should be out walking this morning. Thank you so much for your comments in my journal. I think that I am over the hump, and have a better outlook!!

 

[need_a_Disney_fix]

I just had THE best salad and it was huge! The entire salad was 3 points which included a BIG pile of lettuce, fresh spinach, a can of no salt added chicken breast, grape tomatoes and Ken's FF Raspberry pecan dressing. To die for!! That should hold me for awhile.

DH and I will be heading for the track after work and what a gorgeous Iowa day it is, too. We deserve this after the hot, dry summer we had.

 

[keenercam]

Hi, Laurie! Your lunch sounds delicious and incredibly filling for so few points! Are you like me in that you will want that every day for lunch for a while? I get hooked on great taste combinations and eat them until I am tired of them!
So glad you can look forward to walking outside today. It is gorgeous here, too, and I think I will try to get to my walking route after I put in some time at the gym. Enjoy the amazing weather!

 

[karynnix]

Haven't heard from you since the AWESOME salad!! How did your week end up??