When Did I get Voted Off of Skinny Island #2: Castaway's Land Ho!!!!

[mom2faith]

UGH!!

Everything fell apart YET AGAIN last night where a ton of after dinner snacking went on.

To be fair, besides ONE chocolate bar...I had diet items so it wasn't a train wreck or anything but this binge eating needs to stop! Part of it is because TOM is imminent but still...

Anyway, this morning I woke up and decided to go back and reread my journal to see just how many entries began with..."I fell off the wagon again last night" or something similar and I made a startling discovery.

My derailment coincides with the change to the PointsPlus Plan. Though I didn't have a gain every week thanks to flex points and exercise points...the binge eating before this point in time only happened at TOM times.

So, I decided to go back to the old Points plan!!

And, I felt really guilty about it first thing this morning while I was considering it. Like I was cheating or a quitter or something.

DH said I should go with what works and if I really hate the new plan (I SO HATE IT...the only thing I like about the plan is that fruit is free) that it's not quitting to go back to what I was doing before.

So, after stressing about it for a while...I decided to give it a go!

This means I have to track everything in Excel and/or on paper (thankfully I have the literature here at home from before) but it's just so much simpler and easier for me that I already feel freer and it's only been like 4 hours!

I did try really hard to adjust to PointsPlus but it's just not for me. There's no way to estimate AT ALL which really bothers me and I just really the Points program and hated to give it up. Even though I got more points on the new system, I felt like I suddenly couldn't eat my favourite foods. I felt like they cost too much all of a sudden and I just couldn't keep from feeling like I was sacrificing EVERYTHING I love to conform to the new program.

And so, the weight loss process was no longer easy, no longer a pleasure...it was now a chore and a real DIET!! So, I decided not to bother with it anymore!

I lost 55 pounds on the old plan and I can (AND WILL) lose the rest on it too!

So, I should be able to go back to my happy, positive, always-on-here-bugging-the-crap-out-of-you-guys self!!

Hope you guys can take it!!

Hey there! (I am so sorry, I have not caught your name yet, oops!)

First of all - good job for recognizing what was going wrong!! Just because a huge corporation says they are changing, does not mean you have to follow! You have to do what works for you!! They are not you and do not know what works for you! Everyone is different! I remember when Momentum came out a couple of years ago - I tried it and NO WAY!! I needed the "old" plan!! You will be back on the wagon in no time!!

Secondly, WW does not work for me anymore (It did at one time). The reason is that I just juggled my points so I could have all the crap I wanted (just less) and in reality, I did not change my habits. I was not eating healthy. I am telling you this because, maybe you (as you grow older and your body changes) need to adjust what you are doing. You may be changing too. There is a reason you are hungry after supper. The trick is to find out why.

For me, it was lack of veggies, water and protein. Pretty much the staples - LOL!! Once I increased all of those and cut wAY back on the carbs, I am barely hungry at all!! It has been almost 3 weeks and I swear I have been hungry once (and that was TOM, like you said).

I am not suggesting that you boycott or abandon the WW plan, but maybe just change it up a bit. It is so easy to get in a rut - KWIM!!

Well, I hope you take all of that as suggestions and not me "telling you how to do it".

You have a GREAT day!! And take it one day at a time!! you can do this!!

 

[stayhomemom77]

Hey there! (I am so sorry, I have not caught your name yet, oops!)

First of all - good job for recognizing what was going wrong!! Just because a huge corporation says they are changing, does not mean you have to follow! You have to do what works for you!! They are not you and do not know what works for you! Everyone is different! I remember when Momentum came out a couple of years ago - I tried it and NO WAY!! I needed the "old" plan!! You will be back on the wagon in no time!!

Secondly, WW does not work for me anymore (It did at one time). The reason is that I just juggled my points so I could have all the crap I wanted (just less) and in reality, I did not change my habits. I was not eating healthy. I am telling you this because, maybe you (as you grow older and your body changes) need to adjust what you are doing. You may be changing too. There is a reason you are hungry after supper. The trick is to find out why.

For me, it was lack of veggies, water and protein. Pretty much the staples - LOL!! Once I increased all of those and cut wAY back on the carbs, I am barely hungry at all!! It has been almost 3 weeks and I swear I have been hungry once (and that was TOM, like you said).

I am not suggesting that you boycott or abandon the WW plan, but maybe just change it up a bit. It is so easy to get in a rut - KWIM!!

Well, I hope you take all of that as suggestions and not me "telling you how to do it".

You have a GREAT day!! And take it one day at a time!! you can do this!!

Mom2Faith...my name's Julie...what's yours?

Nope...you didn't come off preachy or anything. I really appreciate the support.

I know you and my DH are correct...I have the right to do what works best for me, no matter what the program but I still feel like I need to justify the change. Silly, but...there it is. It's getting better now...I've made the decision, I've declared it on here and on facebook and in my journal

I actually eat quite healthy during the day...I get tons of fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein and a few healthy carbs. I also plan a few healthy-ish treats into my day so I don't feel deprived of all goodies. My after dinner eating is emotional unfortunately which was why it was such a Eureka! moment when I realized from my journal the root of it.

I guess the thing that bugs me about this is that I know that WW made the change based on the most current research. Carbs and fiber and fat and protein are all important factors for determining food choices. And I think making fruit free is genius...I've never eaten as much fruit as I have in the last six weeks!! So, I feel like choosing not to do this program is like avoiding cutting edge technology for something inferior...kinda silly.

But, it would be sillier to fail at the better technology than succeed with the ol' tried and true...KWIM??

At any rate, it's done and I'm not going to worry about it anymore. I AM going to use what I've learned and try and work a bit more fruit into my diet as a regular thing even if I have to use a few flex points to accomplish it. It's cheap (points-wise AND financially) and filling and I have to confess I've noticed a difference with the increase of vitamins and minerals in my diet over the past few weeks so I don't want to lose that.

I'm so glad I have all my friends her on the WISH thread!!

 

[mom2faith]

Mom2Faith...my name's Julie...what's yours?

Nope...you didn't come off preachy or anything. I really appreciate the support.

I know you and my DH are correct...I have the right to do what works best for me, no matter what the program but I still feel like I need to justify the change. Silly, but...there it is. It's getting better now...I've made the decision, I've declared it on here and on facebook and in my journal

I actually eat quite healthy during the day...I get tons of fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein and a few healthy carbs. I also plan a few healthy-ish treats into my day so I don't feel deprived of all goodies. My after dinner eating is emotional unfortunately which was why it was such a Eureka! moment when I realized from my journal the root of it.

I guess the thing that bugs me about this is that I know that WW made the change based on the most current research. Carbs and fiber and fat and protein are all important factors for determining food choices. And I think making fruit free is genius...I've never eaten as much fruit as I have in the last six weeks!! So, I feel like choosing not to do this program is like avoiding cutting edge technology for something inferior...kinda silly.

But, it would be sillier to fail at the better technology than succeed with the ol' tried and true...KWIM??

At any rate, it's done and I'm not going to worry about it anymore. I AM going to use what I've learned and try and work a bit more fruit into my diet as a regular thing even if I have to use a few flex points to accomplish it. It's cheap (points-wise AND financially) and filling and I have to confess I've noticed a difference with the increase of vitamins and minerals in my diet over the past few weeks so I don't want to lose that.

I'm so glad I have all my friends her on the WISH thread!!

I am Amy

I think eating after 7:00pm has been my toughest challenge in the past. That and not having a healthy plan for dinner, and therefore just grabbing something that is not substantial.

So far I have been finishing dinner and that is it. I have been trying to focus on other things after dinner. Even if I am watching TV, I am trying to keep busy. For example, I have a scrapbook retreat this weekend, and I have been prepping my photos all week. Takes my mind off the munching.

DH and I have been having Sunday meetings and planning our meals for the week together. This is making a big difference. DD is involved too. It has only been 3 weeks, but both of us are liking the communication it is opening up.

Now my challenge is the irritability! Darn am I grumpy at times!! I know it is the suger rush I am missing, but.... well I can be un bearable!! I remember when I friend of mine lost 92 lbs. She was miserable to be aroud during the process. I do not kow if it is jealousy of how others lokk and what they are eating, or the withdrawl, or something else. But I am so grumpy!!! Any suggestions there??

 

[Duchie]

UGH!!

Everything fell apart YET AGAIN last night where a ton of after dinner snacking went on.

To be fair, besides ONE chocolate bar...I had diet items so it wasn't a train wreck or anything but this binge eating needs to stop! Part of it is because TOM is imminent but still...

Anyway, this morning I woke up and decided to go back and reread my journal to see just how many entries began with..."I fell off the wagon again last night" or something similar and I made a startling discovery.

My derailment coincides with the change to the PointsPlus Plan. Though I didn't have a gain every week thanks to flex points and exercise points...the binge eating before this point in time only happened at TOM times.

So, I decided to go back to the old Points plan!!

And, I felt really guilty about it first thing this morning while I was considering it. Like I was cheating or a quitter or something.

DH said I should go with what works and if I really hate the new plan (I SO HATE IT...the only thing I like about the plan is that fruit is free) that it's not quitting to go back to what I was doing before.

So, after stressing about it for a while...I decided to give it a go!

This means I have to track everything in Excel and/or on paper (thankfully I have the literature here at home from before) but it's just so much simpler and easier for me that I already feel freer and it's only been like 4 hours!

I did try really hard to adjust to PointsPlus but it's just not for me. There's no way to estimate AT ALL which really bothers me and I just really the Points program and hated to give it up. Even though I got more points on the new system, I felt like I suddenly couldn't eat my favourite foods. I felt like they cost too much all of a sudden and I just couldn't keep from feeling like I was sacrificing EVERYTHING I love to conform to the new program.

And so, the weight loss process was no longer easy, no longer a pleasure...it was now a chore and a real DIET!! So, I decided not to bother with it anymore!

I lost 55 pounds on the old plan and I can (AND WILL) lose the rest on it too!

So, I should be able to go back to my happy, positive, always-on-here-bugging-the-crap-out-of-you-guys self!!

Hope you guys can take it!!

I hear ya. The new plan has definitely taken quite a bit of adjustment. I do think it's a broader approach to nutrition (the old formula only considered a few factors) but in the end it's just calories in versus calories out, and if the old version works better for you then go for it! I've got my old program material and if you need me to look something up for you I will.

I'm having a debate with myself on exercise points. When it comes to intensity I really don't know what is considered "moderate" and what is considered "high" intensity. I've been doing Zumba DVDs and have considered them moderate. But today, rather than using toning sticks, I used 3 pound weights. I was definitely sweating more and breathing heavier, but I could still talk and wasn't huffing and puffing. So how do I know if this is considered a "high" intensity workout?

A funny (totally unrelated) story... DH and DS both needed new trainers so we went shopping so they'd have time to break them in a bit before our trip. DH saw the Sketchers Tone-Ups for men and tried a pair on. He was commenting on how they made him taller, and without missing a beat, DD says to him, "Oh good. Now you'll get to ride on all the big boy rides in Disneyland."

 

[stayhomemom77]

That was a good one Barb!

My DD demanded I tell her why I was laughing and you got a good chuckle out of her too!

I've had the same questions about intensity too. I've read that if you're sweating after 10 mins it's moderate and after 5 mins it's high but I'm not really a sweater (LOL) so though I might be breathing like a winded rhino I'm still as dry as a summer's eve!

Of course on the old plan I just plugged everything into WW Online. Now, I just use Calorie Counter. I plug in my weight and the length of time, select the activity and it tells me how many calories I burned. Then (since on the old system roughly 50 cals is a point) I go from there. I don't usually use them, so it doesn't really matter if I'm off but I always try and leave myself a nice cushion of error just in case I do use up all my flex points and end up dipping into them.

Amy,

Hmmm....I can't say I have any experience with the grumpiness factor. I'm a disgustingly cheerful person most of the time. Aside from PMS, the only times I'm super grumpy are when I haven't had enough sleep. And that's easy to remedy.

I guess the first step would be to determine what is causing the grumpiness. If it's a sugar crash thing it should sort itself out in a few weeks. If it's emotional then trying to focus on the positive is the only suggestion I've got, I'm afraid.

Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

 

[mom2faith]

Good morning!!

I woke up to being -1.4 this morning! YIPPEE!! I have to admit I was growing concerned.

I am trying to low carb it and on Sunday I added carbs back into my diet - starting with Oatmeal. I had not lost a thing since Sunday. I was beginning to think that I had made the wrong decision!! Low and behold, this morning it still paid off!! WHEW!!

Soon I will be below 220. This is next step. But I have a tempting weekend ahead: going out for dinner with friends on Friday and spending Saturday at a scrapbook retreat where I tend to graze all day. These are my two challenges this week, but I know I can do it.

I think I am going to start the Couch to 5K program in February. I am NOT starting it now because of the cold. I am NOT KIDDING when I say that today it is -35C (-31F). And it feels like -43C with the wind (-45.5F). Needless to say, the thought of going out to run/walk is frightening!! So, Feb 1 it is.

Have a gret day everyone!

Amy

 

[stayhomemom77]

Amy...I feel your pain.

I used to live in Fort Frances, Ontario so I'm quite used to the 40 below weather. I wouldn't start the new plan until it warms up either.

So glad you showed a loss this morning. It makes it all worth it, doesn't it?

I'm down today too...although I'm not celebrating it since it's weight I already lost last week and then gained back again with the Chinese Food Festival from Monday night. I'm still up a bit from last week's low but another day or two should square that up and THEN I'll begin celebrating my losses once again.

No challenges for me this week (good luck with your weekend! I KNOW you can do it!!) and I'm so RELAXED now that I'm back on the regular points plan that I'm feeling like I could conquer the world. I the absence of that undercurrent of distaste now that I'm back on the program I love and had so much success with!

Hoping to be out of the 220's when I weigh in on Monday morning!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Wow. I didn't get here yesterday and it looks like I missed a lot. Julie - good for you for figuring out what was wrong and correcting it. In the end, it doesn't matter what any of the experts say - you know yourself and what is working for you and you have to stick with that. I remember when I was doing Nutrisystem. I was doing great - best weight loss I've ever had. Then they changed the recipes and added more soy. Turns out, I'm allergic to too much soy and I was scratching myself so hard in my sleep, I was waking up bloody. I had to quit and move on to something else.

Duchie - thanks for the great risotto recipe. I can't wait to try it. I was going to make homemade chicken rice soup this weekend, but I may try the risotto instead. I guess it all depends on how the children's auditions go. If I have a lot of difficult stage moms (and dads) I may end up stuffing my face with pizza to make the craziness go away.

Big snow day in St. Louis today. So far, I"m the only one who made it in to work. Looks like it will be a day of phone answering for me. I'll probably head out early afternoon to try to beat having to drive home in crazy traffic with unplowed roads, in the dark. What fun!

 

[Duchie]

I can't believe I'm about to admit this, but I'm a cheater. I'm about to cheat.... on my hairdresser.

That's right, I'm about to have an affair with another stylist.

This same gal has cut my hair for at least 6 years and I really adore her. But she's only part time (Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-5, and occasionally on Saturdays). When you find someone who does your hair "just right", you stick with them, but it was getting harder and harder to go during work.

But then my friend went to this guy that her husband knows. And he did a FABULOUS job on her hair! So since I had to cancel with my regular stylist this week (due to work), I'm giving the new guy a try.

Do any of you ever feel this way? Or is this just some odd quirk my mom passed on to me?

Amy, congrats on the loss but yowzer those temps! I'm too much of a Southern girl to last long in weather like that.

Stacy, I heard St. Louis got 9" of snow. Be safe out there! And let me know if you like the risotto. Tonight we're trying a WW recipe for crockpot turkey chili. I'm sure the kids will hate it, but I gotta keep trying new things, right?

Julie, I would have to agree that you are, in fact, one of the most cheerful people I have ever known. I wouldn't call it "disgustingly" cheerful, though. You have this unfaltering optimism that I really love.

 

[stayhomemom77]

Thanks Barb...I only call it "disgustingly" cheerful because when others are grouchy, that's how they describe me.

Wow, losing your pediatrician and cheating on your stylist!! It's a big week for you!

I colour my own hair and only get it cut once in a blue moon (I got a perm a year and a half ago too!!) so I don't have a regular stylist, just a regular salon. I go to whomever is available when I want to go there. But then, I don't really have a "style" per se...it's pretty hard to screw up my cut.

I do know others who are loyal to their stylist like you are but lots of times it's because s/he's a friend also.

I wouldn't feel guilty about it...if she had more availability, you'd be going to her. I sure hope the new guy does as great a job on your hair as he did on your friend's hair.

 

[Stacybaeasm]

Barb - I understand what you are feeling. I would never cheat on my stylist (she's the best one I've found in St. Louis) but I did cheat on my massage therapist and ended up changing to the new guy. I found a guy I really liked and it was working great, but then his hours changed and I couldn't get an appointment with him. The front desk recommended a new person and I LOVE the new guy, so I kept going to him. Things were fine until one day, after a massage, I ran into old guy in the hallway and he said "Stacy! Are you cheating on me? Is this why I haven't seen you in a few months?" AKWARD!!!! But, no amount of akwardness will make me leave new guy, at least not right now. Magic hands are magic hands.

 

[stayhomemom77]

UGH!!

DD threw up at school on Thursday so I had to abort my trip to the mall with DS (to spend my $50 gift card from Christmas ) to pick her up and bring her home. She was sick the remainder of that day and part of yesterday.

I didn't throw up but I was sooooooooooooooo sick yesterday I prayed for death. Had nausea and chills so I know it was the flu, thankfully it only lasted 18 hours and I'm feeling fine today.

Going to try and get out to the mall today to shop (DS was terribly disappointed) and celebrate.

Being sick yesterday meant that my weigh in today was nice and low! Now I only need to lose 3 more pounds to weigh what I did on December 18th!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Oh, Julie, what a bummer!!! I hope you are better and can get some shopping done!
I wanted to go shopping too - but alas, DH works on Saturdays and the girls don't want to go. Maybe tomorrow. Funny thing is that they are the ones that really NEED things! Sarah's gloves are literally falling apart! But she insisted she wanted to go play at a friend's house. So Paige and I are watching Beauty and the Beast! I'm doing some and having friends over tonight for a Mexican feast. I'm going to have to load my tacos with veggies. I'm watching my intake this morning and afternoon so I don't go crazy later.

As of this morning, my weight is okay (back down again) and I do need to still go down 6 pounds before vacation to get to goal. I really have to find time and a way to exercise more. Hopefully it will warm up a bit and I can get outside more!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning and hello from the previously living dead!

2 hospital stays from the last post and I have a scope test due for the 27th so hopefully I can get some answers.

Good news is I lost -2.6 at WW after being in the hospital for 5 days. No tracking there and narcotics will wreak havoc on your digestive system! I weigh in on Thursdays there but will send my weights on Mondays...

I need to get them to you Heather and will work on that tonight.

Dan leaves for a month minus a few days, on Tuesday so we are working on taxes and things that need to get done before he is gone.

It also means I will be able to be here more in the next month!

I will catch up with all of you over the next few days....hope all is well and please say a few prayers they find out an answer and it is nothing serious. I need some good juju heading my way!

Just wanted to pop in and say hello quick and I just read Julie's TR and was so happy for a smiling hottie!!!!

 

[mom2faith]

Good Monday Morning everyone!!

Julie - hope you are feeling better!

Barb - cheat away, but I hear you!! I feel guilty not taking DD to my stylist, let alone me leaving her!!

Dawn - good to hear from you!!


My Monday weight is exactly as it should be -2.0, making it at total of -12.2 in three weeks.

I am happy, but it sure does stick that those first 7 to 8 lbs come off so fast, and then it is the 2lbs per week. I know that is healthy and what I should be doing, but I always hope for a little more - KWIM?

Anyway, just a quick check in today. talk to you all soon!!

Amy

 

[stayhomemom77]

I wish we had music note smileys to better convey how I feel! These will have to do.

My heart is filled with songs of joy this morning!

Of course, I feel like that a lot but especially today.

Why, you ask?

Well because I feel fantastic and have a nice plump figure to report as a loss. I am down 3.8 pounds this week!!

I believe I mentioned that I went back to the old points plan on weight watchers this past week and I have to say that tracking has become a pleasure once again! I have gone back to enjoying the weight loss process and feel a sense of freedom and invigoration I couldn't possibly describe. My weight loss travels are effortless once again!

I am pleased to report that we did go to the mall on Saturday but the only item that tempted me was a Laura Secord Ice Cream cone!! And I wasn't going to waste gift card money on THAT! So, I came home with the gift card still intact. I did an inventory of my closet that afternoon...pulled a few things out of storage and rearranged everything by fit.

I actually have a ton of stuff with tags on still (shouldn't I be getting to the end of that stuff by now? Is it mating and multiplying in there while I sleep? ) and I think I can go another 25 to 30 pounds before I'll be in dire straits. We always have big "end of season clearance sales" at my fav stores here in April and May so I think I'll just suck it up...buy nothing (<gulp> nothing??) until then and use my gift card and whatever else I've got saved up and go crazy then!

I MAY even be able to shop for a size 12 by then. If I can't get into it quite yet by that time, it shouldn't be too far into the future. OH!! The thought gives me chills. I remember quite vividly the last time I wore that size...15 YEARS ago!

I hope everyone has a really excellent week.

Dawn, prayers for you that they figure out your plumbing troubles and can fix them quickly!

Sending out strength and determination vibes to everyone so they can make their weight loss goals! Now that I'm back on track, I have plenty to spare!!

Love you guys!!

 

[Duchie]

Hey everyone! Add me to the list of those feeling icky lately as I seem to be fighting off a cold. I'm not really sick, but I don't feel 100% either (tired, sort of want to cough but not really, stuffy nose, that sort of thing). I wish I would just be sick for a day and then be done, ya know? I did work out this morning but took it easy and I think it's going to be like that until I can finally shake these cooties.

Dawn, I hope they figure out what's going on with you. Doesn't Julie look fab in her TR pictures? All her hard work is really paying off!

Amy I know it's frustrating to have the weight come off slower, but you don't want to lose it too fast, right? 2 pounds is a great amount to lose in a week. I always figured that I didn't put the weight on overnight, and it ain't gonna come off overnight either.

Oh, I talked to my SIL yesterday. She told me she joined WW Jan. 1 and she has already lost 8 pounds. I told her about the thread and she may decide to join. Not sure if she's the message board type, but she liked the idea of having someone else to be accountable to.

Whoops, almost forgot me - I'm +0.6 this week, which is fine. Still staying in that +/- 2 pounds of goal weight target. And that's hard to do when you have boxes of Girl Scout cookies EVERYWHERE!

 

[mom2faith]

Slow week on the board this week

Just checking in. I am still struggling this week - not with the tracking, but with the loss. I have been steady for days and feel the need to change things up again! Darn, I have no patience for this!!

My sister showed up at work yesterday 40lbs lighter than she was in November. That's right folks, she lost 40 lbs in less than 3 months. How you ask? Well, the HCG diet. Have you every heard of this?? Itis pure crap and it pi**es me off!!

She eats 500 calories a day and takes HCG hormone supplements which are purchased online! It is SOOO unhealthy!! But does anyone see that?? Noooooo they just see that she is losing weight and looks so good and she is taking such good care of herself.

Meanwhile, I am doing it right. Watching what I eat and trying to get moving and sonce I have only lost 12 lbs, no one notices it. I am still the family's fat blob!!

GRRR!!! I want to scream!!!

Just had to get that off my chest today!!!

 

[Dizneydawn]

Hi all,
I am going to try this one more time and hope another hospital stay does not get in the way!

The scope test they were supposed to be doing this morning was postponed until next week. They wanted to move it to late this afternoon and I had no driver available. Dan is out of town literally 38 days from now until March 9th or 10th when we leave for spring break, so I need to arrange family for the ride with their work schedule.

WW weigh in is tonight. My scale says I am down another 3-4 pounds and I would be thrilled with that since I tracked only 1/2 the week.

This weeks goal is to track 100% and get my water in. I feel so cruddy that I am not worrying about adding exercise in at the moment.

I will catch up here a bit later this morning.

Off to make some phone calls for Carsyn and college! 6 1/2 months left until she leaves and it is going to fly by!

Hope you all are feeling better than me!!!


****OK --- WTHeck!!!!! Only a few posts since last week!!!! I am on like donkey kong, sending out messages to get people back here!!!!!

 

[Duchie]

Slow week on the board this week

Just checking in. I am still struggling this week - not with the tracking, but with the loss. I have been steady for days and feel the need to change things up again! Darn, I have no patience for this!!

My sister showed up at work yesterday 40lbs lighter than she was in November. That's right folks, she lost 40 lbs in less than 3 months. How you ask? Well, the HCG diet. Have you every heard of this?? Itis pure crap and it pi**es me off!!

She eats 500 calories a day and takes HCG hormone supplements which are purchased online! It is SOOO unhealthy!! But does anyone see that?? Noooooo they just see that she is losing weight and looks so good and she is taking such good care of herself.

Meanwhile, I am doing it right. Watching what I eat and trying to get moving and sonce I have only lost 12 lbs, no one notices it. I am still the family's fat blob!!

GRRR!!! I want to scream!!!

Just had to get that off my chest today!!!

Stop it! You are NO ONE'S fat blob!!! Are you kidding me - you look freakin' AMAZING!!!! Seriously, every time I see more pictures of you, I think you look better and better!

Honey, I know how you're feeling right now. My sis did the lap band thing and went through a drastic weight loss. Everyone was RAVING about how great she was doing, and me (doing it the hard, slow way) was getting overlooked. I've heard bad things about HCG, much of which is that she may be losing fast now but she'll most likely gain it all back just as quickly. My sis sure did and ended up having it removed.

See, it's like the tortoise and the hare story all over again. (You're the tortoise, by the way. ) In the end, you will be the one who comes out ahead. Just don't give up now because you are doing SO WELL! And I am very proud of you.

Hi all,
I am going to try this one more time and hope another hospital stay does not get in the way!

The scope test they were supposed to be doing this morning was postponed until next week. They wanted to move it to late this afternoon and I had no driver available. Dan is out of town literally 38 days from now until March 9th or 10th when we leave for spring break, so I need to arrange family for the ride with their work schedule.

WW weigh in is tonight. My scale says I am down another 3-4 pounds and I would be thrilled with that since I tracked only 1/2 the week.

This weeks goal is to track 100% and get my water in. I feel so cruddy that I am not worrying about adding exercise in at the moment.

I will catch up here a bit later this morning.

Off to make some phone calls for Carsyn and college! 6 1/2 months left until she leaves and it is going to fly by!

Hope you all are feeling better than me!!!


****OK --- WTHeck!!!!! Only a few posts since last week!!!! I am on like donkey kong, sending out messages to get people back here!!!!!

That's no good that it got delayed I don't blame you for not pushing it with the exercise. I sure hope this all gets resolved soon!!!!