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

[luvsJack]

Hi all! Hope everyone is having a good weekend. We had a great reception for ds and ddil yesterday. Lots of family on both sides attended and the couple seemed to be excited and have a great time. My sister hired a great photographer for their wedding present and I can't wait to see the pictures. Lots of cake left but most of the food was eaten so I think we did just right on the amount of food we had. I used pictures of the couple and their baby in silver frames as centerpieces on the tables. The guests loved looking at them and ddil was excited to have lots of framed pictures to decorate their home/room with.

Now that's over and I have spent most of today vegging out on the couch getting rested up. Ready to get back on track. Looking toward a great week next week!

 

[gellybean]

Hey everyone!!!

Hope you're all having a great weekend.

We're home!

This weekend was interesting to say the least. It was odd being at my parents house without my parents there. Got me thinking too much.

Saturday I hit a few emotional pot holes (long story). I'm afraid I went off the deep end food wise.


But I'm moving onward and downward!

Back on track today and vowing to stay under 1500 cals every day this week and to hit the gym 5 days!!


Catch y'all on here manana!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Hey guys! I'm back from my girls' weekend. Had a great time, very relaxing and fun. Sort of tired now though. I ate lots of yummy food, not too much super bad stuff, and did not finish any of my restaurant meals. Skipped fries, desserts, shared a sandwich for lunch. But the entrees were not the healthiest choices. Plus I drank a bunch of wine and/or Bailey's. Clearly I'm not expecting to lose this week. I knew that going into the weekend.
But - we did do a lot of walking (into the wind).
We'll see.

When I got home, my family was about to go get lunch at McDonalds. I went and got a grilled chicken sandwich. I did not really think it was good, and now my stomach is telling me I shouldn't have eaten it. Grrr.

 

[ancestry]

-2 pounds for the weeks. -18 pounds total.

I'm off to the gym! I'll check back in later.

 

[luvsJack]

+/- 0 and I will take that and move forward. Last week was the most stressful week I have had for a long time! I tend to let things go until the last minute, and this time it really caught me. But, the stress is over and I have rested and am ready to hit it this week!! I started this morning with an EA Active workout. and pledge to stay within my calorie range plus get back to tracking everything I eat.

Hope everyone reaches their week's goal with their weigh in and are looking forward to a great week!

 

[hanutedmansionmomma]

stayed same this week.

I'm good with that!!

I think this will be a good week.

Have a new mini goal, to be under the next 10 pound mark by my birthday next month need to step it up a little to get there, but it's good motivation.

Can't wait to hear how everyone else is doing!!

 

[Duchie]

-2.8 this week.

It was a busy weekend here. DH and I went to a how-to seminar for tiling and I think we're going to do the tile downstairs ourselves. Remodeling - the true test of a marriage.

Funny thing - Friday night I had a dream that I ate a huge piece of chocolate cake. On Saturday, I kept feeling guilty for eating that cake. DH offered me some french fries and when I declined he said, "Oh that's right, you can't eat them because you had cake last night". It really was funny.

Good luck to everyone this week! I'm hoping for positive numbers (or should I say negative numbers ) from everyone.

 

[Dizneydawn]

Morning all - I have the weekend posts to get caught up on!

Just a reminder to please PM me your actual weights!

I have a day spent at Doc appt's with my Dad.

I will get back here tonight!!!

 

[MulanUSAF]

-3.3 lbs!!!


I thought I was going to see a gain because I feel like I haven't been eating as well as I could have this weekend. But hey, I'll take it! Went for a long hike in the woods this weekend with my brother and discovered a hidden waterfall in a secluded cove. Also observed a family of raccoons foraging for food in the shallows of the pond. Mama raccoon was teaching her babies to catch something and one little guy keeps wandering off. Finally the mama has had it and grabbed the little guy by the tail and screamed/hissed at it. I guess we all know what that feels like... I had flashbacks to my childhood piano practices for a moment.

Reading period for finals this week... hoping I'll avoid the munchies mania that always take place during study sessions. I just realized I now weigh 17 lbs less than I did at the beginning of the semester! WOW!!!

 

[tlenzendorf]

Woo Hoo! Out of the 170s again which I said I'd never be in again! I was pretty sad at my first weigh in last week and it was 170.1. I knew I was in denial, but I didn't realize I was back up there!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

+1.5 this week.
I knew it would be up after my weekend, but that's okay. Drinking does add a lot of calories. I'm back with my healthy eating today. Brought lots of veggies for lunch!

 

[Stacybaeasm]

I am +1.8 for the week and not happy about it at all. I was so good this week. But, I don't think I got enough water over the week and even through the weekend AND it's my TOM. Sure, I finally posted a decent loss last week and have gained most of it back. This is when I usually get discouraged and quit. I'm not going to do that this time but goodness, I want a pizza to drown my sorrows.

On top of all that, my car decided to act up this weekend. Ford can't get it in until tomorrow so my transportation is in the hands of friends. And that probably means not work out tonight because I can't get to the gym and it's raining too hard to walk outside. I did walk part way to work today while waiting for my ride so I at least got the big hill in, but that's not enough. Why is this starting out to be a bad week????

 

[Peace Mickey Lovers]

Hi All, I am down 3 pounds this week, so happy, made it through my daughters 7th birthday party with no hitch! Looking forward to next week!!!!

 

[shellabell]

I'm up 2.4lbs. I spent the whole week celebrating my birthday Back on track today and looking forward to a good week.

 

[tlenzendorf]

I am +1.8 for the week and not happy about it at all. I was so good this week. But, I don't think I got enough water over the week and even through the weekend AND it's my TOM. Sure, I finally posted a decent loss last week and have gained most of it back. This is when I usually get discouraged and quit. I'm not going to do that this time but goodness, I want a pizza to drown my sorrows.

On top of all that, my car decided to act up this weekend. Ford can't get it in until tomorrow so my transportation is in the hands of friends. And that probably means not work out tonight because I can't get to the gym and it's raining too hard to walk outside. I did walk part way to work today while waiting for my ride so I at least got the big hill in, but that's not enough. Why is this starting out to be a bad week????

The plus side is it can only go up from here. Could you do jumping jacks inside tonight while watching tv? My kids laugh at me when I do commercial exercise break, but hey, its exercise, kwim?

 

[albertamommyof4]

-2 pounds
I was actually very happy for this. I have been working out with wii fit still and a few sore muscles but i feel good.
Here is to another awsome week everyone

 

[gellybean]

I'm + 1.2. Which honestly, all thing considered, I'm very happy with.

I was scared it would be a bigger number. With my pig out on Saturday, all the soda I drank over the weekend, the fact that I pretty much went cold turkey on water for over 48 hrs and the fact that it's my monthly time, yeah. I'll take +1.2. I can lose that in a day with water weight fluctuation.


Sad to be happy about a gain but after I weighed last night when I got home, I'm happy that most of it digested away over night!

I've yet to post a loss two weeks in a row. It's gotta be something my body does. BUT hopefully this gain means I'll post another big number next week!! I'd take big numbers every other week as long as I'm going two steps forward and one step back instead of one step forward and two steps back, KWIM?


WTG everyone!!!! I know some weeks are harder than others!! But we're still here, still trying. Just remember, you're better off now than you were when you started. If for no other reason than you are accountable to yourself for your own progress in your skinny island journey!!


Hubs is off today so we're gonna work around the house. Sister is coming at 6pm to work out today. Hoping that I've been over my cough/cold/allergy attack long enough to handle the lung exertion a little better. Getting back to weight training this week. I'll catch you all later!!!!





EDIT: Ok so when I pm'd Dawn my weight I checked last week's pm and sure enough I can't add. I'm only up 1 lb not 1.2 !!!!!!

 

[mom2faith]

Hey guys! I'm back from my girls' weekend. Had a great time, very relaxing and fun. Sort of tired now though. I ate lots of yummy food, not too much super bad stuff, and did not finish any of my restaurant meals. Skipped fries, desserts, shared a sandwich for lunch. But the entrees were not the healthiest choices. Plus I drank a bunch of wine and/or Bailey's. Clearly I'm not expecting to lose this week. I knew that going into the weekend.
But - we did do a lot of walking (into the wind).
We'll see.

When I got home, my family was about to go get lunch at McDonalds. I went and got a grilled chicken sandwich. I did not really think it was good, and now my stomach is telling me I shouldn't have eaten it. Grrr.

Sounds like you had a great week! I know what you are talking about with the McDonalds. I was beginning to feel that way before I started this adventure, and I think that was part of what got me motivated. The stomach cramps and bathroom trips and lethargy after fast food was starting to catch up to me. Even DH noticed! I just keep thinking that if we can remember that feeling after we eat "crap" then we will not eat it again. But for some reason my body is trained to "forget" that feeling - LOL!! (Kind of like forgetting about labor pains)

-2 pounds for the weeks. -18 pounds total.

I'm off to the gym! I'll check back in later.

WOW!! Fantastic job!! Congrats!! Next week it will be 20lbs for you! What an amazing milestone you are nearing! Great job!!

+/- 0 and I will take that and move forward. Last week was the most stressful week I have had for a long time! I tend to let things go until the last minute, and this time it really caught me. But, the stress is over and I have rested and am ready to hit it this week!! I started this morning with an EA Active workout. and pledge to stay within my calorie range plus get back to tracking everything I eat.

Hope everyone reaches their week's goal with their weigh in and are looking forward to a great week!

Considering the wild week you had, I think that is a great weigh in. You did not gain! We all have to celebrate those small wins!!

stayed same this week.

I'm good with that!!

I think this will be a good week.

Have a new mini goal, to be under the next 10 pound mark by my birthday next month need to step it up a little to get there, but it's good motivation.

Can't wait to hear how everyone else is doing!!

Congrats!! Once again, you did not gain. And more importantly YOU ARE HAPPY!! You are not beating yourself up over nothing, you have chosen to focus on the positive and that is a big feat!! I am proud of you!!

-2.8 this week.

It was a busy weekend here. DH and I went to a how-to seminar for tiling and I think we're going to do the tile downstairs ourselves. Remodeling - the true test of a marriage.

Funny thing - Friday night I had a dream that I ate a huge piece of chocolate cake. On Saturday, I kept feeling guilty for eating that cake. DH offered me some french fries and when I declined he said, "Oh that's right, you can't eat them because you had cake last night". It really was funny.

Good luck to everyone this week! I'm hoping for positive numbers (or should I say negative numbers ) from everyone.

Congrats on the loss! I totally dream of food too!! So I can relate

-3.3 lbs!!!


I thought I was going to see a gain because I feel like I haven't been eating as well as I could have this weekend. But hey, I'll take it! Went for a long hike in the woods this weekend with my brother and discovered a hidden waterfall in a secluded cove. Also observed a family of raccoons foraging for food in the shallows of the pond. Mama raccoon was teaching her babies to catch something and one little guy keeps wandering off. Finally the mama has had it and grabbed the little guy by the tail and screamed/hissed at it. I guess we all know what that feels like... I had flashbacks to my childhood piano practices for a moment.

Reading period for finals this week... hoping I'll avoid the munchies mania that always take place during study sessions. I just realized I now weigh 17 lbs less than I did at the beginning of the semester! WOW!!!

Congrats!! Keep up the great work!!

Woo Hoo! Out of the 170s again which I said I'd never be in again! I was pretty sad at my first weigh in last week and it was 170.1. I knew I was in denial, but I didn't realize I was back up there!

YIPPEE!! What a great milestone for you to meet!! I cannot wait to get there!!! I remember when I said I would never wiegh more than 170 - oh oh, I sure screwed that one up But, oh well. I can sure relate with wanting to be less then that again. I am so proud of you!!

+1.5 this week.
I knew it would be up after my weekend, but that's okay. Drinking does add a lot of calories. I'm back with my healthy eating today. Brought lots of veggies for lunch!

When will they invent an alcohol that does not cause us to retain water and gain weight? We should really get together and work on that one. I am heading for that same problem this weekend, so I am focussing on being "good" all week and allowing myself a few drinks on the weekend. My biggest problem is I like "girly" drinks like Bellinnis and Coolers, that a full of SUGAR!!! I am certain that if you drink lots of water this week you will make up for that little bit of water retention from the booze. A 1.5lb gain is not horrible - heck it even happens on Biggest Loser when they are not drinking. Do not lose focus, you are doing a great job!!.

I am +1.8 for the week and not happy about it at all. I was so good this week. But, I don't think I got enough water over the week and even through the weekend AND it's my TOM. Sure, I finally posted a decent loss last week and have gained most of it back. This is when I usually get discouraged and quit. I'm not going to do that this time but goodness, I want a pizza to drown my sorrows.

On top of all that, my car decided to act up this weekend. Ford can't get it in until tomorrow so my transportation is in the hands of friends. And that probably means not work out tonight because I can't get to the gym and it's raining too hard to walk outside. I did walk part way to work today while waiting for my ride so I at least got the big hill in, but that's not enough. Why is this starting out to be a bad week????

{{HUGS}} Do not lose focus. You are doing a great job. Just take a deep breath and refocus on what matters - your health and well being. You cannot control the car, the rain, and eveything else. You can control you, and you are doing a great job!! TOM probably made all the difference for you. 1.8 is nothing when you think of the wter retention that comes with TOM.

How much water are you drinking? Try to get in those 64 oz and you will feel so much better. I posted last week that I drink 8 oz in the morning and then a 24 oz bottle on the way to work. That makes me halfway before I even get to work. From there it is easy. GOOD LUCK!!

Hi All, I am down 3 pounds this week, so happy, made it through my daughters 7th birthday party with no hitch! Looking forward to next week!!!!

FANTASTIC!! Great job!!!

I'm up 2.4lbs. I spent the whole week celebrating my birthday Back on track today and looking forward to a good week.

What a great motivtion you are. You had a gain, but admitted it and remained focused. That is how I always "fall off the wagon", I have one bad week and then let it all go. But, you are not doing that and that is great!! Thank you for reminding me to not give up when that happens

-2 pounds
I was actually very happy for this. I have been working out with wii fit still and a few sore muscles but i feel good.
Here is to another awsome week everyone

CONGRATS!! Way to go!! I would love to know where in Alberta you are, we are practically neighbors. I am just north of Saskatoon, SK (I work in Saskatoon).


Well, here are my results from week # 1

-2.0 lbs!!!

I am very happy with that. I had a great week from Wednesday on, and yesterday even had a very small piece of brownie (yes, I did, but it was one very small one, not the whole pan - LOL). My biggest problem yesterday was that I was with a group of friends scrapbooking so I hardly moved at all. So I know everything I ate just sat there with me as I was not burning any calories. But, aside from that and my 1 brownie (which I do not feel guilty for) I had a super weekend and feel fabulous!!

It has amazed me how I feel so good!! After just 1 week I already have more energy and just feel better. I hope this feeling lasts, because it sure is motivating

I also ordered 30 day Shred from Amazon.ca. It says delivery is 2 to 3 weeks, but DH has promised to get up with me at 6:00 am for 30 days and we will do it together. I am really looking forward to it.

I will miss swimming tonight as I am on town council and we have a budget meeting, but I will go Wednesday for sure. And next week DH and I are off to Vegas!! (I know I will not be an angel there, but I hope that all the walking we do will make up for it )

I will check back soon, congrats on the great week everyone!!

 

[Duchie]

I am +1.8 for the week and not happy about it at all. I was so good this week. But, I don't think I got enough water over the week and even through the weekend AND it's my TOM. Sure, I finally posted a decent loss last week and have gained most of it back. This is when I usually get discouraged and quit. I'm not going to do that this time but goodness, I want a pizza to drown my sorrows.

On top of all that, my car decided to act up this weekend. Ford can't get it in until tomorrow so my transportation is in the hands of friends. And that probably means not work out tonight because I can't get to the gym and it's raining too hard to walk outside. I did walk part way to work today while waiting for my ride so I at least got the big hill in, but that's not enough. Why is this starting out to be a bad week????

I HATE when that happens! I know weight fluctuations are normal, but they are pretty crappy. Good for you for keeping a positive attitude!

 

[mom2faith]

I'm + 1.2. Which honestly, all thing considered, I'm very happy with.

I was scared it would be a bigger number. With my pig out on Saturday, all the soda I drank over the weekend, the fact that I pretty much went cold turkey on water for over 48 hrs and the fact that it's my monthly time, yeah. I'll take +1.2. I can lose that in a day with water weight fluctuation.


Sad to be happy about a gain but after I weighed last night when I got home, I'm happy that most of it digested away over night!

I've yet to post a loss two weeks in a row. It's gotta be something my body does. BUT hopefully this gain means I'll post another big number next week!! I'd take big numbers every other week as long as I'm going two steps forward and one step back instead of one step forward and two steps back, KWIM?


WTG everyone!!!! I know some weeks are harder than others!! But we're still here, still trying. Just remember, you're better off now than you were when you started. If for no other reason than you are accountable to yourself for your own progress in your skinny island journey!!


Hubs is off today so we're gonna work around the house. Sister is coming at 6pm to work out today. Hoping that I've been over my cough/cold/allergy attack long enough to handle the lung exertion a little better. Getting back to weight training this week. I'll catch you all later!!!!





EDIT: Ok so when I pm'd Dawn my weight I checked last week's pm and sure enough I can't add. I'm only up 1 lb not 1.2 !!!!!!

1lb is not that bad, and like you said, if it is follwed by a big week - who cares . I remember being on WW a few years ago and I was always 2 weeks behind. If I ate really well one week it would be two weeks before the scale showed it. Same happened if I had a bad week, it would be two weeks before it caught up to me. I have no idea what my body was doing at that time, but whatever, overall I was losing!! Hope you had a good weekend at your moms, sounds like it was a little emotional.

Oh, I have been meaning to ask you, now that you are not doing 6WBM what are you doing?