When Did I Get Voted Off of Skinny Island & Why is This Fat Shadow Stalking Me?

[2_Eagle_Mom]

Mary - I hope you are feeling better soon. My mom swears by sipping hot lemonade with honey. Take a lemon, squeeze it, add some water and then boil the lemon and the juice till the lemon is really soft. Just add in a little honey to sweeten it then sip the juice. It works for me everytime to make me feel better.

Hello everyone...

I'm crawling my way back to accountability and realizing that means finding some supportive people to fall back on when I need it most.

That said, mind if I join you all here?

I just joined yesterday! Come and be a newbie with me.

Well, I've had a pretty good day. Just finished tracking my dinner and it looks like I'm done for the night. I just have to stay out of the kitchen. We were able to take a nice walk when we got home tonight so even if I didn't make it to the gym I was able to boost my steps.

 

[ancestry]

Hello everyone...

I'm crawling my way back to accountability and realizing that means finding some supportive people to fall back on when I need it most.

That said, mind if I join you all here?

Welcome! Sure you can join us and we would love to have have! The more the merrier.

 

[TB'sWidow]

I HATE bronchitus. I used to get it twice a year, every year. Have you been put on meds? And cough medicine? If you find you are still coughing between doses try drinking a small glass of real lemon juice mixed with about 4 tablespoons of sugar. I know, that much sugar on a weight loss thread??? but it works to quiet your lungs which can be more important than calories sometimes. I hope you feel better!!!!

Yes I have some meds and cough medicine but can't take it during the day because of the drowsiness. I am going to give your suggestion a try to at least get through the day. Thanks stacy. Mary. Also to 2 eagle mom thanks for your suggestion as well! Mary

 

[Duchie]

Hello everyone...

I'm crawling my way back to accountability and realizing that means finding some supportive people to fall back on when I need it most.

That said, mind if I join you all here?

Please do! And welcome!

Hey all, well the scale says I'm down -1 don't know how unless you consider hacking up a lung exercise. My respitory has turned into bronchitis and I have been so sick. It has been awhile since I have been this sickCongrat's to everyone who is still doing so well. Welcome 2eagleMom everyone is very supportive here. Mary

I'm sorry you're still feeling bad. Hope you're feeling better soon!

 

[GaRain]

Well, I just got home from Disney last night.
I think I did ok with my eating. However, I did not get up and do the exercising each day like I told myself I would. BUT, and that is a big but (no pun intended), I did keep track of my steps each day. I should have weighed myself before I went!
I will post a total of how much I walked over the coarse of my trip when I get a chance to add it all up!

 

[shellabell]

Hello everyone...

I'm crawling my way back to accountability and realizing that means finding some supportive people to fall back on when I need it most.

That said, mind if I join you all here?

Welcome!!

We had an after final snack fest last night at school. I did horrible and felt awful. Don't know why I can't pass up the junk. I have done it in the past; I know the word no and need to start using it. Since my class is over I am going to start going to the gym on Tuesday nights, so hopefully that will help me out.

 

[luvsJack]

Hello everyone...

I'm crawling my way back to accountability and realizing that means finding some supportive people to fall back on when I need it most.

That said, mind if I join you all here?

Welcome!!

 

[luvsJack]

Welcome!!

We had an after final snack fest last night at school. I did horrible and felt awful. Don't know why I can't pass up the junk. I have done it in the past; I know the word no and need to start using it. Since my class is over I am going to start going to the gym on Tuesday nights, so hopefully that will help me out.

That is one of my issues too. I hate when I know the office is planning some kind of food gathering because I know every shape and size of junk food will be there and I will eat it.

 

[shellabell]

That is one of my issues too. I hate when I know the office is planning some kind of food gathering because I know every shape and size of junk food will be there and I will eat it.

I am so frustrated with myself! I am taking a running class 3x a week, rejoined the gym, but if I can't get a handle on the junk I am not going to lose. I have proven that this past year, with the gaining/losing of the same 5lbs.

 

[Anna114]

First off I already lost that damn pound I had to admit to on Monday Here's what I learned today, sadly drinking the water is a very important part of the whole process, I feel like I'm drowning internally lol. Also, my last week wasn't so good, it was so tempting to go "oh well, that's it for me" but I didn't and am feeling much better emotionally for the fact I didn't give up. Luckily I pulled myself up by my bootstraps before it got out of control. Hopefully I'll stay on the wagon for a while. So those off the wagon, get back on, you really will feel better for it. Think about it this way, be positive, about the bags of sugar you aren't carrying anymore. I'm not carrying 8 bags (That's how I showed my son how much weight I've lost, 5lbs of sugar is not a light thing) Off said soap box and now back to our regular programming.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

I'm so glad I popped in on this thread today. We're having an office party. UGH. I brought grapes! I did partake in two pieces of fudge and a mini cupcake. No more sweets for me today! I'll stick with meat/cheese and fruit. I'm going to go chug some water now.
I'm not willing to take back those pounds I lost!! The cupcake wasn't THAT good!

 

[cathie1327]

Thanks for the warm welcomes everyone! For the sake of intro...here's my peice.

First Name and Screen name: Cathie and cathie1327 (make sense right? )
What your Goal Is for Fitness: To simply become more active than I am now. Down the road (way, way down the road) I'd like to start working with weights and more serious workouts, but right now, I am just trying to get myself into the habit of being active
Food that you Find Hardest to Eat in Moderation: SWEETS! Chocolate and I have been BFF's since day one.....
Favorite Good Food for You: Salads. I ADORE salads. I just get sick of the same ones all the time.
Favorite Form of Exercise: Dance!
What Your Goal is For Yourself when you get to Skinny Island: To be healthy, overall. I'm not so much concerned with sizes or pounds because I know those will go along with it, but I want to be healthy and really take care of myself, because I KNOW I that I am worth it!
Family: I'm technically single, but have a boyfriend I've been with 7 years, who's likely to be a fiance in the near future. I have two furbaby kitties named Lily and Gizmo. I'm currently living with my parents and dysfunctional brother while I finish sorting some financial things out. I'm almost there, and will be moving in with my boyfriend in May.

I'm a full time student and also have a full time job/career so I'm a busy girl, but I'm really trying to find ways to balance my life out and have time for everything that is really important.

 

[Anna114]

I'm so glad I popped in on this thread today. We're having an office party. UGH. I brought grapes! I did partake in two pieces of fudge and a mini cupcake. No more sweets for me today! I'll stick with meat/cheese and fruit. I'm going to go chug some water now.
I'm not willing to take back those pounds I lost!! The cupcake wasn't THAT good!

Good for you, especially for not enjoying the cupcake If everyone is sharing everything you might be surprised how the grapes go. I always gravitate towards the tom thumb green seedless grapes

 

[shellabell]

First off I already lost that damn pound I had to admit to on Monday Here's what I learned today, sadly drinking the water is a very important part of the whole process, I feel like I'm drowning internally lol. Also, my last week wasn't so good, it was so tempting to go "oh well, that's it for me" but I didn't and am feeling much better emotionally for the fact I didn't give up. Luckily I pulled myself up by my bootstraps before it got out of control. Hopefully I'll stay on the wagon for a while. So those off the wagon, get back on, you really will feel better for it. Think about it this way, be positive, about the bags of sugar you aren't carrying anymore. I'm not carrying 8 bags (That's how I showed my son how much weight I've lost, 5lbs of sugar is not a light thing) Off said soap box and now back to our regular programming.

Thanks! I need a kick in the right direction

 

[cathie1327]

I'm so glad I popped in on this thread today. We're having an office party. UGH. I brought grapes! I did partake in two pieces of fudge and a mini cupcake. No more sweets for me today! I'll stick with meat/cheese and fruit. I'm going to go chug some water now.
I'm not willing to take back those pounds I lost!! The cupcake wasn't THAT good!

We're also having an office party/potluck here. Fried chicken, potato salad, deviled eggs, jello cake.....oy. There is so much to try to avoid! I'm going to try to limit myself on the extra fattening stuff, it is just so hard sometimes!!!!

 

[Anna114]

Thanks! I need a kick in the right direction

I'm REALLY glad I could help

 

[Duchie]

I'm dreading this afternoon. We're having a birthday party for my sons at Main Event. There won't be a ton of food but there will be pizza, and they want cookie cakes. This will be much harder to resist than regular store cakes (which I really don't like). Plus, I'm sure some of the folks will wind up over here after the party for Sing Star, and that means beer and wine. This is going to be SOOOOOOO hard!

 

[2_Eagle_Mom]

We had an after final snack fest last night at school. I did horrible and felt awful. Don't know why I can't pass up the junk. I have done it in the past; I know the word no and need to start using it. Since my class is over I am going to start going to the gym on Tuesday nights, so hopefully that will help me out.

I'm right there with you on having a hard time avoiding the snack food. Good thing I joined on Monday AFTER the bridal shower where I could not stay away from the pita chips and dip.

I'm dreading this afternoon. We're having a birthday party for my sons at Main Event. There won't be a ton of food but there will be pizza, and they want cookie cakes. This will be much harder to resist than regular store cakes (which I really don't like). Plus, I'm sure some of the folks will wind up over here after the party for Sing Star, and that means beer and wine. This is going to be SOOOOOOO hard!

The only way that I've been able to avoid/resist food at parties is to say that I will have something but only at the end of the party (didn't work this weekend, but does at work functions). I'll wait till the event is almost over and then I'll take a small helping of what is left over (most times the REALLY good/bad for you stuff is already gone). For the birthday party, do you have a salad that you can take and eat while everyone else is chowing down on pizza?

The issue that I'm having today is not being able to eat. I have a really hinky stomach and if I'm upset/worried then my stomach gets all tied up in knots and I can't eat anything and then when things calm down I plow through food. Well I got a call from Steven, my older son, this morning, my Mom (86, diabetic, had her hip replaced last summer) didn't want him to take her car to school today because she wanted to run some errands, normally not a problem, but she did not sleep last night and experience has showed when she doesn't sleep she can actually fall asleep at the wheel (it happened when Steven was in the car and he was able to grab the wheel). Needless to say he didn't want to leave the keys with her, so he called me just as I was getting to work. After a long argument, it ended up she promissed she wouldn't drive until after she took a nap (or she wouldn't do the errand). Anyway, my stomach has been flipping all morning long. Just when I'm getting to a point in my life where I want to focus on ME and taking care of myself, I'm becoming the worrywart of all times. It has become much worse since my dad passed away last year and I've had to be more of a caretaker for Mom. If I can't get her on the phone then I start to panic that she's fallen down (something that has happened before) or she's had a low blood sugar and is confused (again something that has happened). HOW do I get my brain to let whatever is going to happen, happen? I know the thoughts are irrational (mostly) but a lot of times I just cant stop them from blowing out of proportion.

Thanks for letting me vent. I'm going to try and eat a light lunch and hopefully when things calm down REALLY concentrate on eating smart foods.

 

[shellabell]

I'm right there with you on having a hard time avoiding the snack food. Good thing I joined on Monday AFTER the bridal shower where I could not stay away from the pita chips and dip.


The only way that I've been able to avoid/resist food at parties is to say that I will have something but only at the end of the party (didn't work this weekend, but does at work functions). I'll wait till the event is almost over and then I'll take a small helping of what is left over (most times the REALLY good/bad for you stuff is already gone). For the birthday party, do you have a salad that you can take and eat while everyone else is chowing down on pizza?

The issue that I'm having today is not being able to eat. I have a really hinky stomach and if I'm upset/worried then my stomach gets all tied up in knots and I can't eat anything and then when things calm down I plow through food. Well I got a call from Steven, my older son, this morning, my Mom (86, diabetic, had her hip replaced last summer) didn't want him to take her car to school today because she wanted to run some errands, normally not a problem, but she did not sleep last night and experience has showed when she doesn't sleep she can actually fall asleep at the wheel (it happened when Steven was in the car and he was able to grab the wheel). Needless to say he didn't want to leave the keys with her, so he called me just as I was getting to work. After a long argument, it ended up she promissed she wouldn't drive until after she took a nap (or she wouldn't do the errand). Anyway, my stomach has been flipping all morning long. Just when I'm getting to a point in my life where I want to focus on ME and taking care of myself, I'm becoming the worrywart of all times. It has become much worse since my dad passed away last year and I've had to be more of a caretaker for Mom. If I can't get her on the phone then I start to panic that she's fallen down (something that has happened before) or she's had a low blood sugar and is confused (again something that has happened). HOW do I get my brain to let whatever is going to happen, happen? I know the thoughts are irrational (mostly) but a lot of times I just cant stop them from blowing out of proportion.

Thanks for letting me vent. I'm going to try and eat a light lunch and hopefully when things calm down REALLY concentrate on eating smart foods.

I'm a worrier too. I'll tell myself to let something go and not a minute later I am thinking about it again

 

[Duchie]

I did pretty well at the party tonight. It's the kind of place where you're not allowed to outside food in with you, and they didn't really have any salads available to order so it was really a puzzler. I only had 1 slice of pizza. They cut them into smaller slices, so that helped as well. Then I only had one small piece of the cookie cake. Our friends did come over, and I had a couple of beers while the girls whooped the guys butts in Pictionary Man. So all in all, a really good evening!