Magic Double-dip "SCOOP AWAY THE POUNDS"

[TiggersPal]

Well, I'm down 2.4 but it's been because I've been too busy to eat. I always thought people were just darn CRAZY - "too busy to eat?" What kind of crap is that? Well, NOW I KNOW! This week is our second big function of the year, and I"ve put in 12 hour days with no break for lunch and barely finished my starbucks all day! I have been slugging down the h20 - keep a fresh bottle on my desk and that seems to be the trick.

Thanks to my creative - lovely sister, she's been making gift tags for me for our "directors". THANKS SIS!

I would say, "let's go out to dinner on me," but I think there might be another better way to be together, and reward you - maybe a trip to DISNEYLAND IS in order next month!





Michele - I'm going to say a prayer for Angelina as soon as I log off. Poor thing, you YOU - you have got to get some rest. I saw photos of the last cruise with you and my sister! I 'm SOOOO excited!


CONGRATS - on the loose dress FairyGodMother!!!! WAY TO GO!

Hope everyone has a great weekend - I should be able to pop in Sunday! God Bless - all.

 

[faireygod mother]

Well I am going to be honest and post here that I had a gain. I know what I did wrong. I ate chinese yesterday and drank a BIG diet soda. I know better and did it any way. Let me tell you what I learned, nothing. I am sitting here typing at work and drinking another diet soda. What is wrong with me. Why do I do this to myself. Earlier this week I bought 1.5 liters of water and drank it throughout the day. I never touched the soda. Guess my lazy bottom should get the water first thing and then it will be all good for the rest of the day.

Thanks for reading

 

[kaykels]

Don't beat yourself up Dee, I'm on the teeter totter too. When I'm good, I give it hell....well..... you know the rest. Stress of 3 kids and running a business causes me to grab whatever is quick and nearby. That's why I got rid of the things I like in the house. Now I'm grabbing things I DON'T EVEN LIKE just because it's quick and easy.

I won't even discuss the panicotta from Palo that I"m dreaming about.
Thank God for the WW sherbert ice cream bars (1pt) and awesome!!!!!

 

[michelle9343]

Dee
Please don't beat yourself up. We all know what to do but continue to do the wrong thing. I give you credit for admitting your mistakes and looking foward. I have to say diet soda is a hard one to kick. I tried for many years and could not do it. It was like my 3:00 drug. I would crave it when the stress level went up. I finally was able to kick the habit back in Nov. When I had surgry. I am proud to say it been 5 months with out one sip. Many days I almost "fell off" but I have stuck with it. Keep up the good work. I have found that unsweet tea has been helping a little, some days I can not even dream of taking another sip of water.
Kaykels
Where have you been girl? I havent been around much myself (on either board) but I haven't seen you in a while. Is everything O.K.
I will not dare step on the scale now. The past few weeks have been a living He--. Angelina has been really sick and I totaly gave up on worring about what I eat. We had to have take out quite a few times and I also had a few adult drinks in the evening so I know I have had a gain. Today she is finally seeming a little better so I pray that her health in on the mend and I can get back on track.School will be out in 3 weeks here so new challenges will begin.
Have a good day all.

 

[TiggersPal]

Ok, what's going on with us? We just cant seem to get rolling and keep going. I haven't weighed myself since the last post and I'm a little scared. I was so going to attempt the gym for swimming this week, but I'm so dog gone tired at the end of the day I just want to go home. I do get another burst of energy later in the evening, but I don't seem to be making the right choices either. ibouncetoo and I have been talking about being sick of the aches ... joints etc.

IT's hard. But you know what guys? Self abuse (beating up on ourselves) isn't the answer. So Dee - and all the rest of us. Loving self talk. "Ok, so you broke down and had some chinese and a soda... not the end... just alittle blip blip on the monitor. RIGHT? We can do this... we can make the necessary changes to accomplish our goals! Right gals?

(Peg is listening to herself and saying "sure...sure"). See, I do this for my own head mostly. But one day, I hope to believe it! We CAN do this...that I know is true. What will it take? That I'm NOT sure of!

Ok, now I have to figure out how I am going to get through this bbq today visiting with friends without going crazy. Snacking snacking drinking sitting. I don't suppose I could up the TALK - burning more calories? These are the situation I just don't do well in. And if I were truly motivated I'd hit the gym before we have to leave. But I think I've taken too much time now for that - it's a 45 mile drive. (I've just posted what really happens in my head). I think maybe I don't really want this bad enough?

Dr. Phil would say "what is the payoff"? Eating what I want and not exercising seems like a pretty nice payoff. At this point in my life do I really want to be thinner? Do I really really care? Some times I do... and other times like now - not so much.

Sigh. Ok, going to weigh myself. ARRRRGHHHHHHH up 2.9!!! OH NO...

 

[Vanvmom]

Well right now I am on the loss side of the gain a few/lose a few pounds cycle. Maybe it is the start of a trend... that would be great! Just a few pounds away from "comfortable" while wearing my spring/summer clothes. That's the thing about the area we live in... spring lasts about 1 week, then it is all of a sudden summer. It was dumping rain on Easter, and this weekend the kids spent many hours in our friend's pool (water temp was over 74 degrees in an unheated pool). Exercise gets harder while struggling with allergies, but I need to tackle it anyway. Well, off to go drink some water!

 

[kaykels]

GGGGGRRRRRR!

Am I the only person alive not capable of losing weight on WW ??? I tried this before after I had my son and I never cheated at all. For weeks I kept at it and I didn't lose a single pound. I chalked it up to breastfeeding and my body was holding onto the fat for a while. (I lost my weight AFTER I stopped breastfeeding all of them)

Okay... so here we go again. 2 weeks of this. I've been SOOOOooo good (except for one big fat dinner on my anniversary). I've been eating within my points, light and low calorie and guess what.....

I GAINED 2 POUNDS. Can somebody please explain this to me? 'Cuz I'm so frustrated. Rice cakes, lean cuisines, only water, etc. etc and I GAINED WEIGHT. If I would have spent the last 2 weeks eating cheesesteaks (I'm from Philly and they are so damn good here) and pizza I would have probably stayed the same!

 

[michelle9343]

Kaykels
I hate to tell you I have the same problem. So I don't have any answers just wanted to send you a .
Vanvmom
Glad to hear someone has had a loss. I wont even attempt to step foot on a scale.
Tiggerspal
We are definetly on the same page. I know all of the right things to do but I just can't seem to apply them to me.
I hope we all have a better week.

 

[faireygod mother]

Okay, my positive self talk has paid off and I am down 7.0 lbs this week. that alone is such a motivator for me. We have the shower this weekend for my DIL and I am a little worried so I am gonna put some plans in place to be able to enjoy myself and make smart choices.

Kaykels, I cannot speak as to why it happens, but I can tell you that I have the similar problem. For me I had to bump up my veggies and stay away from processed foods. The sodium is death for me. Try using your bonus points every night and see if that also helps. I do switch up on my points. I eat 2 less than alloed one day then 2 more then the allowed and that helps me get through the hump. Just a thought.

Hope everyone has a good week and keeps on losing.

 

[TiggersPal]

CONGRATS FairyGodMother! Good for you!


Rachel - I so KNOW how you are feeling. I sometimes think it is water weight - probably due to salt ... (I know that's true for me at times). Just HANG in there... HOLD ON. Be faithful and you will succeed!

I did it girls! I went back to LA WEIGHT LOSS and re-signed up! It worked for me before - and it's close to work. So instead of going out to eat at lunch I can go WEIGH - IN! I could never lose weight with WW either... a weekly meeting just wasn't enough to help with my emotional roller coaster at the time. I think the therapy really helped me with that. But I love being held accountable 3X a week with a one-on-one person who is always there. I have met some really lovely gals at the location near work/home. So, I am on my two day LA express right now. (mostly protein /veggies and drinking this juice). It's a quick start and then I'll be on the purple plan. The best news????

GET THIS - our "wellness program" at work reimburses 50% of my fees and if I (make that WHEN) I hit my goal I will get another 25% reimbursement!!!! AND yep there is more...I get $150 dollars for "Activity" per calendar year for a gym! I LOVE MY NEW JOB!!!!

I have no excuse do I?

So, cheers to all of us - Rachel hang in there, FairyGM - YOU ROCK girl - we will be following in your foot steps. To the rest of you great gals - GET on BOARD - we are going to have a BLast this NOvember and we will have even more fun if we are loving ourselves!

 

[kaykels]

Wow, great news for all! Congrats Dee, that's HUGE! Michelle... stress is a b*tch, huh? Well, after sulking for a day... oh, and a cheesesteak and some brownies... I'm back on track. I needed a day to mourn.
I'm giving WW one more shot. If I don't lose any weight after another 2 weeks of being really really good, I'm moving on. I think it's too many carbs for me. Not sure. I was eating 1/2 cup of raisin bran and a small english muffin. Then I would snack on graham crackers. Rice and veggies for lunch, and grilled chicken and a plain baked potato for dinner. I dunno. I always eat a lot of sodium (I have to for my way too low blood pressure) so I don't think that's it. I'm telling ya, it's the last 10 and my body doesn't want to shed it. If I can lose the flanks and a bit of belly I'll be really happy no matter what the flippin' scale says.
GOOD LUCK ALL. Peggy Jo, rock on with LA ... one of my dear friends lost over 80 pounds in less than a year.
6 months to go ladies!

 

[michelle9343]

Fairygodmother WAY TO GO!!
Keep up the good work. You are my idol
Kaykels
I think fairygodmothers idea is a great one. Years ago when I lost all of my 2nd childs baby fat I would totaly cycle on WW . I found if I ate below allowed points I would not budge. Weeks when I knew that I had a bad day durning that week I would loose. I finally figured that I would eat low for 2 days and use my saved points on the 3rd and go to the middle the rest of the week. Does that make any sence?
Tiggerspal
Good luck on LA. How cool is your job. This all seems like a win win for you so run with it.
I finally stepped on the scale this morning and after our 3+ weeks of HE--I am up 6 pds. I feel so sad. But I knoew thats what the scale wood say. Its not what I ate it is that all Angelina wants me to do is sit with her so the inactivity is killing me. I will be starting on hormone therapy next week so I am hoping it will help.Weight loose is so incredibly hard. All mylife I was a skinny person so I really never knew how hard this is. I thought it was a challenge after having kids to loose that weight but know I realize that was a breeze.This really stinks!!!!!
Hoping for a more successful week.

 

[TiggersPal]

Hey gals! Thanks for the encouragement... Rachel - I think you might be right about the carbs - although everyone reacts differently I know how I am with them and they are killers for me! Plus I get "fuzzy" brain on too much bad carbs (sugar and alcohol) especially. I literally feel "drugged". Which is a really good sign to stay away from the bad ones!

Well, day one on the cleansing I did great. We even met friends at Buca di Beppo and I only had chicken (grilled) over a bed of lettuce - no dressing. Which was really good. I did have ONE bite of Saltimbocca (sp?) which is my favorite - just to try their version. ibouncetoo did have some dessert even though I was yelling DOLPHINS DOLPHINS from my end of the table. That's our "code" word - to help keep each other on track. But I wasn't sure about the size of her piece - so maybe she'll be ok.

I am very happy about the work paying and supporting me in my weight loss goal - never had that before. I work on the second floor and take the stairs every chance I get when my knees are hurting. The last few days they have been much better - so I'm keeping my fingers crossed about that. I have my gym bag in the truck - but have yet to actuall MAKE it to the gym or pool

ARRRRGHHHHH - hopefully next week!

Michelle - you hang in there - you have some extra challenges you face - try not to beat yourself up. This might sound stupid - but have you thought about 3lb or 5lb dumb bells - for when your sitting? You could do a little free weight exercise.

I must apologize - in my attempt to help - I sound like one of those crazy people who might actually do it - but it's worth mentioning right? I know when I'm in a good frame of mind I would do something like that - but when I'm not I just think (what??? are you nutty?). So - from one friend to another - just trying to help! Don't shoot the messenger!

Ok gals - I better get ready and head off to work - I'll pop in later. Dee - YOU rock and are my mentor !

Everyone wish me luck it's weigh in day (one of three a week). I am trying not to have any expectations because it hasn't really been long enough - more of an exercise in accountability than anything at this point. Ok, I'm leaving - everyone have a great day!

 

[michelle9343]

Peggy Jo
Thank you for the support. I would love to attempt using the weight but at this point my body is in such bad shape it would be way to painful. It is so sad that I use to be in such amazing shape full of never ending energy now its hard just to have the energy to make it through the day .But I am hoping that today will be the day things start to turn around. I finally received my homone replacements and are going to start them today. I am using a componding pharmacy that custom makes your supplements. So say a pray that this might help if only a little. Angelina is finally feeling much better, thanks for always thinking about her. I love her so much but sometimes I feel the the stress of caring for her is slowly killing me. That sounds horrible doesn't it?
My little sister started the flush the fat plan and has had amazing results.She lost six pounds last week and more then anything it completely changed her state of mind. I am thinking about giving it a try.
Rachel
I have been thinking about you because I know how hard it is to be following the program to the T and not loose. A few ideas. I agree it is problaly the carbs ,can you add some healthy fats, like olive oil anywhere? Also can you increase you water and add some unsweetened cranberry juice to it.Hang in there.
Sending some that everyone has a wonderful week filled with great weight loss!!!

 

[kaykels]

Thanks Michelle, I hope you can get some relief, and NO, it doesn't sound horrible that you are overstressed and exhausted taking care of your daughter. Everybody feels like that with our own kids and we don't have nearly the stressful challenges that you face daily. Sometimes you have to be something other than Angelina's mom. That doesn't mean that you don't love her to pieces. Is there a way to get in some "ME" time? Maybe you just need solid sleep too.
And dieting is frustrating to boot.
I put the graham crackers, popcorn and ww 1pt. cakes away, for the most part. I can't live without carbs, I'm just cutting back and trying the "cleanse" for a fresh start. I'll keep you posted.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Morning double-dippers!

Michelle hang in there, girlfriend. Glad to hear Angelina is feeling better.

Rachel, a 'rest' from the carbs might be a good trigger to let your body know...you're not finished yet

Well, this weekend I'm doing the 2day LA Weightloss 'kick-start' with Peggy's guidance. She gave me her old materials and will pick up some extra LA Light bars. We did some major meat and veggies shopping yesterday. We've come up with a plan for this spring/summer: Fri or Sat mega meat shopping and on Sunday we grill it all up while doing laps in the pool! During the week, we'll always have a protien ready to go...no excuses! This week, talpia, chicken, beef tenderloin, salmon and Peg cooked some great pepper crusted pork last night...yummmy

Here's to a successful week for us all! <----that's WATER we are toasting with.

 

[faireygod mother]

Well, I made it through the baby shower and was way easier than I had thought. I made a feash fruit bowl and was it delicous. I had more last night with some FF cool whip. It serves as my daily fruit intake and it seems to quench any desirre for sweets. Amazing, it also stays with me for a while and I do not get hungry later.

Well I had better go heat up lunch.

Keep drinking you water ladies.

 

[TiggersPal]

Michelle- glad to hear Angelina is doing better. And NO - you don't sound horrible, you sound like a loving mother who is tired and doing the best she can! I've never heard of the fat flush...??? who makes it?

Rachel - I'd never give up carbs completely either... I did once and found my body went ballistic when I tried to add them back in, took me years to turn it around. It's like "hyper" carb girl after that. Any little bit I'd gain weight. Now it's much better.

Well, the scale is reflecting my change in eating. The numbers are falling...slowly - had my weigh in at lunch time today and I can say at this point all is well!

I too, am having trouble getting my water in the last couple of days. And realized it's because I'm drinking too much coffee/tea so I'll have to focus on the water FIRST then add those other things.

I'm happy Jackie is joining me in the plan. We are kinda cheating - which I feel a little guilty about. But hey, so what - over the years I've thrown so much money away at these programs. And if I can help my sister - I'll deal with it at St. Peter's gates if I must!

FairyGM - I know what you mean about showers, get-together's etc. I had a social invite last night but my girl friend made shish-ka-bobs so it was easy to stay on plan for me. I had one glass of wine, which was ok cuz on LA Weight Loss I get 3oz of wine in place of one of my fruits! You gotta love that.

I remember at Holiday time year before last when I started the program and fell off that I told the counselor that I was "drinking my fruit" that night! She just laughed at me. Well, it's 5:01 p.m. and guess what? I'm heading to the gym!!!!

 

[ibouncetoo]

Hey.....does anybody want their progress posted on page one?

I've finally made it to 6 lbs....gee, that's 1.25 pounds per MONTH!?!?!?!?!
Well, down is down, but it's time to get serious here. My 2 day kick start on LA Weightloss got me down 3 lbs (but only the last one was 'new territory'). I'll be happy stopping this fluctuating and see a nice slow and steady DECREASE.
Well, off to the grocery store to pick up the fruits and veggies...and cat food ...can't come home without that!

 

[mom2dil]

Hey guys- I was hoping to join you all. I have been reading over your boards and you all sound like such a supportive group. I have seen some of you over on the double dip November cruise (which I am going on myself) and I was hoping to join up with some of you all here. I am currently struggling with my weight. I never lost the baby weight from my last son and now that he is 4 I don't think I can offically call it baby weight anymore- I think I have to call it FAT! I have Polycyctic Ovarian Syndrome which making loosing weight a B**CH! I am doing a form of the The Biggest Loser at my school and so far I am the one who is weighing our team down (no pun intended but that is funny I have about 20 lbs to lose and I am just looking for help and support. Do you guys mind if I join in with you all? Thanks so much!
Sherry