A CHALLENGE TO SELF-NURTURE [Archive] - Phentermine.com

hat-lady

April 10th, 2009, 10:42 AM

I am starting this challenge with others as a follow up to the Love thyself Challenge.
The goal of course is to lose weight.
But the objective is to obtain our goal through nurturing ourselves with exercise, diet, and achieving balance and harmony in our lives, and in ourselves.
The challenge will start Monday, April 13. It will last 10 weeks, ending Monday
June 15. All are welcome.
Requirements:
Sign-up with starting weight, and goal weight for challenge.
Introduce yourself, and tell something about you. There is alot to be said even if you are wanting to maintain your anonymity.

Have a plan for diet. Any plan, counting calories, carbs, points, structured diet, what ever. The key here is structure. Nurturing is not torturing plan something you can live with.

Have an exercise program or plan.
Participate on the thread, daily if possible. Report weight weekly. You can post food and exercise journal. Ask questions, make suggestions, think out loud , or vent.

I hope I can encourage others to achieve their goals. In this it helps me achieve mine. Hat-Lady

hat-lady

April 10th, 2009, 11:02 AM

I am starting this challenge at 186 lbs
My goal for this challenge is to lose 15 lbs
I have lost 25lbs since Dec 21,08.!!
The exercise I have chosen is walking. I am in horrible shape and it is the safest for me.
About me;
I am married, (36 yrs). Oh.. I often refer to my husband as DB "dearly beloved"
I have 2 grown children, 3 grandchildren.
I owned a business for 25 years, but have retired from that and work in sales now.
Sales requires some travel, and I will be absent from here from time to time.
I grew up in Massachusetts, lived in Orlando Fla ( yes, I worked at Disney), now in Southern Indiana.
I have the care of my elderly mom, she just finished a breast cancer ordeal.
My kids can make me crazy, money problems, divorce, etc...

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CDCreations

April 10th, 2009, 01:35 PM

Hello all!! I am excited about joining this challenge, I really need the help and encouragement of others to help keep me on track. My oldest daughter has a destination wedding coming up in Jamaica in June, this will help me to lose the weight I need for the trip!! A little about me: my name is Val, and I have two grown daughters, a great husband (married 30 years), and my adorable 7 year-old grandson. I work in Washington, DC as a legal secretary, and live in the Maryland suburbs. I have a lot of trouble with my knees (and more recently, my ankle), so my primary mode of exercise is my stationary bike, and I have joined Curves, been there for about 2 months now, and I love it -- all of the weight machines are used while sitting, which is perfect for me, keeps the weight off my knees --

My starting weight for this challenge is 228 pounds, and my goal is to lose about 15-20 pounds. I'm doing a pretty good diet right now called the Fat Smash diet, so I plan to continue doing that. I really need to boost my intake of water, so that's going to be my biggest challenge, to do better with that. Okay, let's get ready to lose some weight!! :)

elemteach5

April 10th, 2009, 03:28 PM

Sounds like a great idea Hatlady!!

About me:
I've been married for 23 years. We have 3 sons - 22, 18, & 15. One grandson, 8mths,
I live in Tennessee
I teach 5th grade and I love my job!! I've won several awards including Teacher of the Year.
I was a stay at home mom when my kids were little so I know how hard it really is.
My husband and I have a wonderful marriage and I'm happy with my life. I am so much more content with myself at age 41 than I was at age 21. I very much dreaded getting older, but so far I'm loving the frame of mind that has come with it.
My biggest stress is watching my older sister struggle every day. She has a very rare disease (Lambert Eaton's Syndrome) and can't walk or work now. She's been trying to get disability for over a year. She has no insurance so she can't see a neurologist to get the help she needs. She's worked her entire life and it's hard for her to lose her independence. Long story, but huge stress for me. She moved 3 houses down from me so I could help her. (from KY)

My weight loss plan is to count calories and carbs.
I plan to walk the track daily since the weather is getting nice. (I'm not a dedicated exerciser) (I'm working on that)
I plan to drink at least 8 glasses of water daily.
I will not drink any soda.
I'm starting out at 162.

April 11th, 2009, 10:02 AM

My name is LZ and I am on a roll with my weightloss. I have been trying to reach a goal of 138 for a long time. I have changed the goal to 130 becuse I can gain 5 pounds almost overnight. I have accepted the fact that I will always have to watch what I put in my mouth, but I want to have the leeway to take a weeks vacation every now and again.

Challenge goals:

Lose 10lbs.--start weight 145
Exercise at least 30 min. cardio 3 x per week
Follow low calorie diet-limit 8800 calories per week
Log meals on My Fitness Pal

I am a SAHM/ small rancher and I take care of all of my Mom's personal business. I have two children 19 y/o daughter (lives on her own) and 11 y/o son. I have been married 22 years. Elem teacher I can relate to being happier at 43 than 23. I am also very happy at this point.

I look forward to this new challenge. Hat-Lady I will help you any way I can.:)

Happy weekend all--I am not going to blow it Sunday. I have planned for an 1800 calorie day.:D

DoNiSe2009

April 11th, 2009, 12:44 PM

starting weight 224.2 i would like to be below 210lbs by the end of this challenge

I just ordered the 30 day shred dvd and cant wait to get that in the mail and start doing that
atleast 3-4 days a week along with still going to the gym 3-4 days a week
I am going to take my measurements on the day i start the shred and will post my measurement then and then again at the end of this challenge.

I just started cutting out bread and pastas only been a few days so far but plan on keeping up with that

along with still drinking atleast 140+oz of water every day

I am 26 married to Kevin 28
we have been together 9 years and married 6year ( April 19th will be 6 yrs )
we have 2 kids Brandon is 6 and Alyssa is 2! ( we had 3 miscarriages before having alyssa
and i had a horrible pregnancy with alyssa after she was born had kindey stones and my gallbladder taken out )

I am a stay at home mom!
before i got pregnant with Brandon I was 177lbs I am 5'10 and I wore a size 9 I was really happy at that weight

my goal weight is to be 190 and then go from there ( since I will no longer be in the 200's anymore ) I am hoping to be under 200lbs by the end of July

I have a twin sister named Denise ( who is 145lbs blah which I stress over daily ) I have a big family and we are all really close!!!

anadingding

April 13th, 2009, 01:51 AM

Hi everyone I've been here on and off for a few years now! My weight is so crazy. I manage to lose a lot of weight and keep it off for at least one year and then I regain it all back and some!

My goal for this challenge is to lose 15 to 20 lbs!

I plan to eat healthier by cutting anything with flour.

I plan to exercise at least 3 times a week either tae-bo video, elliptical, or treadmill!

Im 25 years old
5'3
201.2 lbs start

anadingding

April 13th, 2009, 01:59 AM

Ok I need some help I need to cahnge my current weight and lost weight on my profile where do I go to do that. That was like in 2007

elemteach5

April 13th, 2009, 09:37 AM

This past week I haven't done so well, but this is a new week!! I will walk 30 minutes after school if it isn't raining. I will do much better watching what I eat!! I'm going to make my goal before summer!! I am, I am, & I am!!!!!:)

EASTER CANDY IS EVIL!!!!:mad:

hat-lady

April 13th, 2009, 09:39 AM

Losing because it is healthy! I can't tell you how much better I feel since losing 25 pounds!
I still have alot to go.
Last night I took 15 minutes and wrote down everything I have to do today. I also wrote what I planned for meals.
I think this will make it easier, I have a concrete plan!
Now I know things may go awry, but I will accept a plan "B"
But as far as my food plan I am the only one that can make it go awry!

CD.. I am looking forward to "borrowing your enthusiasm"!
elemteach... I am relying on your wit and wisdom.!
LZ .. I am trying to ride on your coat tails of momentum!
Donise..I admire your sticking to it
Ana...I am feeling your eagerness!!

What a team!!

Do you have a plan for today? Write it down. Make it easier on yourself.

April 13th, 2009, 10:10 AM

Good morning! Hat Lady writing a list has always helped me. My list is so long today, I'm afraid it would take me all day to write it down. So, I am picking my top 5 to start and maybe this evening I will write down my complete list.

I did overeat yesterday--my own fault. I did well during the day, but when leaving to go see my mom scratched my car door on a metal table left in an odd place in the yard.

I was a little down this morning, but went by the post office and my niece had sent me a cute easter card with my great-nephew on it. That really made my day. So, I am now getting more cheery.

Have a great day and I will try to check in this evening.

CDCreations

April 13th, 2009, 10:55 AM

Good morning! Welcome to all the new members, and I'm looking forward to losing weight on this challenge with you all -- we can do this!! Like LZ, I also did a lot of eating over the weekend, but when I weighed this morning, I saw that I had not lost, but most importantly, I didn't gain, so I'm happy about that!! Starting back on the detox prograrm of the Fat Smash diet so that I can cut some pounds this week. I'm here at work, and all of my meals/snacks for today have been packed, lots of delicious fruits and veggies, and I also plan to drink a lot of water today. I plan to go to Curves tonight for my workout --

Anadingding, to change your personal information, just click your name, and in the dropdown, click "View Public Profile" -- right next to the words "visitor messages," you will see the words "about me" -- click that and then a drop down will show with each of your personal items. To change the ones you want, click the pencil next to it, and you will be able to change the information, then click "save" and that should do it!

Okay ladies, let's work hard to eat and drink the right things today, the perfect combination for weight loss!! :)

reesemom

April 13th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Hi everyone Im 32yrs old I have 4 children ranging from 2yrs to 14yrs Ive been married 15yrs. I have been raising my little sister since she was 14yrs. My mom died of Breast Cancer 10yrs. ago and my dad hasn't been the same since it's as if I lost two parents. Anyway my sister is my biggest challenge right now she is almost 21yrs. and moved back in with me and she really has been having alot of stuggles. So this will be good for me I have a hard time nurturing myself. Anyway I would like to lose 15 to 20 pounds by the time this is over. Im going to watch my portion sizes eat from a smaller plate and exercise 4 to 5 time a week and do some strength training. I had a compound fracture in my ankle last summer and broke it in three places so the best thing for me is to walk or Xbike. I need to also drink more water and find something to replace my habit of eating when Im having a hard time.

shaynsethsmom

April 13th, 2009, 07:06 PM

Hi guys I am in ... My name is Angie , I am a 33, a wife for 14 years , and have two children , a girl 8 and my son 5 ... I run a CAKE business from home, I love what I do and am very good at it .... or I would never touch it again ..lol... I really do not have a problem eating cake, you get tired of it after a while ... my problem is night eating ... kids are in bed , my hubby works nights , I get bored !!! my starting weight for this challenge is 189 .... my goal is 175 .... would love to lose more.. it seem like it gets harder as you get older ... on a good note I weghed 231 a year ago , so I am losing and it is possible ... I will be following the body for life eating and workout plan ... you eat 6 times a day , and work out six days a week , one day cardio the next weights .. I did this after having my daughter and lost 50 pounds ... it works just have to stay motivated!!!! I will be adding Pilates to this also , I just enjoy it .... it is relaxing and boy do I need to relax ... ok girls we can do this ... Ang

April 13th, 2009, 11:50 PM

Welcome Reesemom---hey Angie good to see you!

Had a decent day. Dusted off one of my firm DVD's and kept it under 1200 calories. I also finished the wallpaper in my bathroom that I started Saturday and did 7 loads of laundry. I folded too but still need to put the rest away. Oh well, tomorrow is another day.

I am ready to shrink! Hope you all have a great evening.

hat-lady

April 14th, 2009, 09:36 AM

Hello to reesemom!
Angie!! Yes, glad you are back!
Yesterday I think I was on plan B by ten o'clock, and plan c by three. I got off my food plan when I had 3 glasses of wine in the evening. One while I cooked,one during the meal, one while I cleaned up:(
I have my list ready for today.
LZ and CD sound like they are ahead of me on this! Way to go!
CD ... Had the lunch planned and packed.
LZ.. you always seem to be accomplishing vast amouts of projects! Sorry about your vehicle, bummer..
I am look ahead to the rest of the week. It will only get busier.
I am also realizing my budget is getting tighter.
Does anyone have ideas of things we can do for ourselves maybe over the week-end? Something not diet/food related, and cheap?(maybe even free?)
Angie says she needs to relax. Me too!

Stick to your plan ladies, we are on the right road!!
Have a good day! HL

anadingding

April 14th, 2009, 12:59 PM

Hi I'm glad to see that we are all still motivated!

Thank you for all your help, I think I got it now! lol

my goal today is to do a taebo video its about 45 mins and boy does it make it sweat!

:)

JFYI-- my weight tracker says that I have lost 2 lbs cause I have! Not since this challenge but as of April 1st. I started a new blog at Extra pounds!

reesemom

April 14th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Well Im glad it is a new day. The easter candy is almost gone which is good for me because I love chocolate. So needless to say I havent been doing that well the past few days. I am determined to do better today. I weighed in yesturday and at least I didnt gain but I didnt lose either I stayed the same 249 I forgot to put that earlier. Well I hope everybody has a GREAT day!

April 14th, 2009, 11:35 PM

I had a great day. I took my car to the Ford dealership for an estimate. She looked at it and we agreed all the way down to the metal. Then the body shop guy came out and went to get a cloth with some solvent and it all disappeared. I saw a miracle! No charge and you can't even see it now. What a relief.

Ran errands all day and finally got home at 3:30. The I tilled 1/2 my garden. Great exercise and it took over an hour.

So far so good on food intake. I have TOPS weigh-in tomorrow.

Have a great evening.

hat-lady

April 15th, 2009, 11:06 AM

Good morning everyone.
LZ on the straight and narrow!! And the scratch business woo hoo!! What a break!!
I know you felt like it was a gift from heaven!
I have got a terrible sinus infection. no phen today lots of water though with sinus meds. I feel like I've become a slime factory... Yuck , I know TMI sorry.

How is everyone doing? It seems quiet .
I still have to work today, I am leaving late. I hope I feel better tomorrow it is my long day at work.
I have my food plan going today. Other wise I don't think I will accomplish much more than an appearance today.
Hope everyone is working toward their goals, and treating themselves to something that they love to do.
Take time to enjoy something simple today. Play with the kids, the dog, the cat.
A conversation with a neighbor, friend. Maybe just some quiet time walking.

April 15th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Good morning.

Hat Lady I hope you feel better!

No TOPS today as the ladies had too much else going on. I was ready to go, but have enough on my plate and am not disappointed. My exercise yesterday of tilling 1/2 my garden has been repeated this morning. On track, hope to be down a few pounds before Saturday.

Have a great day!

shaynsethsmom

April 15th, 2009, 02:51 PM

hi guys .. i am doing great eating good ,and working out like i should .... i watched the biggest loser last night and just cried ..... they have come such a long way .. but the father and son team with the overweight son still at home ! it broke my heart , he felt so left out, to see his dad and brother both so much smaller than him, he felf so lost and i could feel it for him .... none of my close friends are overweight , you do feel like a weirdo , like your fat is all people see..... i know its not true , we all do , but i just cried , then i got on my bike and rode ten miles.... i wish the biggest loser was on everyday ....... these people have worked so hard and make me want to work even harder..... i am going to be doing weights and pilates today , cutting the grass , and just cleaning house ... i will check back in tomorrow , my hubby is off today .. have a great night guys!!! xoxoxoxo

CDCreations

April 15th, 2009, 03:33 PM

Gurl, you and me both, I cried like a baby watching the Biggest Loser -- and like you, I also got on my exercise bike and worked out while watching, and as the background music was playing in the background while they were working, I did my very best to keep up with that fast pace. And yes, I cried too, it broke my heart to hear the things the big brother was sayIng. I know the feeling, like you're out of place in this world, everyone is moving in the pace of the world, and you're not a part of it ... I also wish it was on every day, that show is one of the biggest motivations you can possibly have in working out.

LZ, way to go on your car miracle, wonderful!! And I hear you Hat Lady on that terrible sinus infection. I remember when I had it, awful -- went to my doctor on a Tuesday; she put me on meds and then told me to stay home from work for the rest of the week to rest; feel better ...

Well, I'm doing good, did eat a few potato chips yesterday, but in weighing this morning, it didn't show. I've been in so much pain; my left ankle is swollen and I'm constantly hurting, it's been like this for about 2 weeks now, and it's gotten to the point that I didn't go to Curves this week. Went to my doctor, who has ordered a sonogram of my left leg, and I will most likely have laser surgery on the veins in that leg. I had my other leg done about 2 years ago, and was told that I would need the other one done, but I kept putting it off, and now I'm paying the price. I did do my bike last night, no standing or pressure on the leg, so I was able to do that okay. It's big-time rainy over here on the East Coast; can't wait to go home and prop my leg up ...

Have a great day everyone, drink your water (like I'm doing today). This is a new day; we have been granted the Blessing of having each other here to lose weight with. No one is standing out, looking different, or feeling left out, like the overweight brother on the Loser show. We'll never get this opportunity again, so let's make the very best of it!! Luv you all, TTYL! :)

reesemom

April 15th, 2009, 07:06 PM

I to hope you get feeling better hat lady! i have not been doing very well it's been a tough few days. Plus it's the week before my tom and I eat and crave chocolate like crazy. I know I need to do better but some times its so hard for me. Hope everyone is doing well.

hat-lady

April 16th, 2009, 09:05 AM

Good morning!
LZ busy busy... you are really getting after it! I did not know there were still tops groups. I don't know if I have one locally or not. worth looking into.
Angie, So good to hear you are "perking" right along!
Val, Hope your leg gets better soon. I'm sure the discomfort is bad. keep up that great attitude. And yes, this is a great group of people. And I appreciate all of you.
Reesemom, don't be so hard on yourself. you will get into the swing of it.
We are here for you.
Donise, Ana and elemteach.. I know you guys are working toward your goals. (elemteach is doing testing at her schools, big week there)
I still feel like crawling into a hole, but am going to pill up in a few minutes and go to work anyway.
Everyone have a great day. Keep your eye on your goal. envision yourself already there. Be good to yourself and your goal will come to you. HL

April 16th, 2009, 10:16 AM

Good morning.

Hat Lady--hopefully you start feeling better soon. Nothing worse than feeling bad and being unable to crawl in that hole.

This week I have extra incentive. I am having a BBQ at my house Saturday (my B-day). This is a rare event and some of these folks have never been out here. Two girls I graduated with (in 1983) in Illinois are coming with their families. We live within an hour of each other and reconnected on FB.

So, I ate more than I should yesterday, but I biurned way over 1000 calories with all of the outside work I did. It is supposed to rain here this afternoon and tomorrow so I had to get pretty much done outside.

Val, bummer your ankle is hurting. Great job on keeping with the exercise on your bike.

Ang, I'll have to see if i can catch the Biggest Loser today. They rerun it quite a bit and I have been keeping up some this season.

Reesesmom, today is a new day. You can do it! "Nothing tastes better than being thin!" or so they say. Personally, I think chocolate is a close second!

Inside work today. Have a great, skinny day all!

reesemom

April 16th, 2009, 11:01 AM

HL and LZ thanks for the encouragement. Hope everybody has a great day. Im going to try and plan out my meals for the day and snacks. Im going to try and get a workout in at home because my 2yr old is sick so she is very ohnery. I want to try and catch up on some rest when she naps I was up with her most of the night so hopefully that will work out. Hope everyone has a good day.

anadingding

April 16th, 2009, 01:24 PM

Hi girls. Just checking in its about 9 am here in CA. Well I've been under allot of stress lately because I just don't know what route to go regarding my career. I will receive my Bachelor's in Human Services this July and will be graduating April 25th this year. YEY but I don't think its something that I want do. UUUG! I know I will be going straight to my Masters but I don't know in what. Sometimes I want get my Masters in Social Work, Education, MFT, or in Business Management. Those are all in my mind, but how do I chose? I don't know! any ADVICE would be appreciated.

Anyways, I just needed to vent! As far as my eating I'm doing pretty good. As far as exercising, I need more work! LOL

I've been reading the posts on this website on HCG shots! What do you girls think?

I wish I could watch Biggest Loser too! But I have class that night from 6pm to 10pm.

We have 3 more days until weigh In! So lady's get that exercise In! and eat healthy!

hat-lady

April 17th, 2009, 01:45 PM

Hello!
Everyone doing OK?
LZ That is so cool, blast from the past!! I hope you have good weather and a great time at your party!
Val? how is the leg?
Angie? Still perking along?
Reesemom? Thinking more positive, working your lists?
Drinking our water?

Last night I came home and resorted to comfort food. Oh well...

I feel like I am on the upswing today, or maybe its the weather. The sun is shining today, the first time in I don't know how long.
This morning before I did anything I went outside with the dog, the outside cat and DB ( dearly beloved) sat and had a cup of tea.
It was my simple pleasure today. Quiet, and reflective,

Now however, back to the rat race.
Keep working toward your goals.
I will need your weigh-ins Monday.
Enjoy something you love today.
Something that will feed your soul.

msteacher

April 17th, 2009, 04:34 PM

CDCreations

April 17th, 2009, 06:40 PM

Hi, I am an 8th grade teacher, with a two year old daughter. My finace and I just bought our first home, and I am extremely excited. I started phen on Tuesday April 14

My start weight was 267.
Self Nurture goal-242 -25 lbs
100 crunches daily
1-mile on elliptical (working on increasing that)
Dr. Ian K. Smith's "the 4 day diet" (Starting tomorrow)

I have done this diet previously, and it seems to work. I was just craving other foods. I hope the phen helps with this. The diet does not work on calories or carbs. Dr. Smith designed his book around eating for a healthy lifestyle.

In the last two years I have found it hard to make time for my self. But I a in it to win it!!;)

Welcome msteacher! I am currently doing the Fat Smash Diet from Dr. Ian Smith, so we've got a great author in common! I went through the detox phase and lost a lot of weight, and am now in Phase II. I love his concept of eating right and healthy as opposed to counting calories and carbs -- it was the article in the Essence Magazine of the woman who lost 125 pounds that sold me on doing his plan; good luck, and keep us posted! :)

CDCreations

April 17th, 2009, 06:50 PM

Hello everyone! I had a crazy day so far today - went for my sonogram on my leg, got there promptly at 12 noon, and because of bad traffic, the technician was very late, so everyone's appointment was pushed forward, and I waited 2 hours before being seen!! I'm here at work now, and plan to be here a bit later to catch up on my work. The result is that I have a bad valve in my leg, and the major vein that runs through it is also bad, so I will definitely be having a procedure done. Going back to consult with the surgeon on Tuesday, and then I will be scheduled. Hope it is very soon because my swollen ankle hurts so bad. I'm concerned on what I'm going to do to keep up my aerobic activity when I am not able to use my leg, so I'll be throwing a pillow or ball back and forth with hubby to get a workout in; if anyone has other suggestions, I'd appreciate it!

Gotta go -- hello to everyone, and I'll be back on Monday with my weigh-in, have a great weekend everyone, and remember, water, water, water!! :)

reesemom

April 17th, 2009, 08:09 PM

CDCreation sorry to hear about your leg that is horrible. Were here for you! Today has been a pretty good day my kids had early day out so they have been home for the afternoon which makes it easier for me because they keep me busy. I hope everyone has a good evening.

hat-lady

April 18th, 2009, 09:50 AM

Welcome msteacher!
Ana glad you checked in!
Val!! oh my gosh! that sounds really bad! hang in there. You got to get that straightened out before the wedding!
LZ you probably won't mess with us today.. but Happy Birthday. and have a wonderfull visit your friends!
Angie... keep up your momentum!
reesemom, glad your hanging in there. Drink your water!! maybe add some lemon or lime to make it go down easier. It could be a treat for you, a couple of fresh lemons?
Donise and elemteach... we miss you?!!

Enjoy your day today, and stick to your plan.

elemteach5

April 18th, 2009, 10:52 AM

I have been so off track this week. I haven't even weighed. I've had my granson the whole week and we have been doing t-cap testing at school. It's just been very stressful, and I don't do well under stress.
Ohh yeah, I somehow managed to pull a muscle in my neck so I have been in some real pain on top of everything. I can't turn my head left or right. I'm just a mees right now I guess. :o
I promise to get back on track next week. I'm determined not to give up. I just need a good kick in the butt to get me going again. I'm going to do this!!!!

reesemom

April 18th, 2009, 08:52 PM

elemteach5 I hope your neck gets feeling better I know you can get on track Im sure it has been nice having your grandson. I hope everyone is doing well,

DoNiSe2009

April 18th, 2009, 09:31 PM

i was off track for about 5 days * went to the beach for easter/spring break * yikes it was not good weight wise lol
I am now back on track and hoping to lose 4lbs by the end of the month * WISH ME LUCK *
this is SO hard for me but I know I can do it

anadingding

April 19th, 2009, 02:36 PM

Hi everyone. I'm gad everyone is still checking in, and even though sometimes life throws unexpected events, we are strong and we will still fight the battle!
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Friday I was able to take my son to Monster Jam he was so excited!

Saturday My son was sick I think it was something he ate. And I got the scare of my life when in the afternoon they call me to tell me that my mom had got in a cat accident. Thankfully she is okay, but very shaken up. She works too much she has been working 16-17 hours a day for 6 days a week. And her body was finally given out when she fell asleep behind the wheel.

I'm sad to say that it takes moments like this to realize how important is and how much sacrifice my mother has endured for her kids. I appreciate her and my dad. I wouldn't be the person that I am today without them. The only thing that y parents wanted their kids to do is to have a good career so we wouldn't have to work in the fields and in packing houses like they did.

And I'm so happy that next Saturday she will see me receive my Bachelors a little late, but what matters is that I am. My older brother received his about three years ago from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and my baby brother is finishing up his first year at the University of San Francisco.

Well enough about that. Again been doing good with my food but I just cant seem to start exercising!

hat-lady

April 20th, 2009, 11:02 AM

Good Morning!
Ana Glad your mom will be ok. What a near miss.
Elemteach Gosh, neck problems... not fun... Hang in there.
Val, How is your leg doing? I hope its not as painful and you are getting it taken care of. Prayers for you.
Donise, good to hear from you. keep pushing forward. you are making progress.
LZ I'll bet you had a great week-end!
reesemom. don't drop out now, your just getting started.
Angie, how is it going? I know you are working toward your goal.
msteacher, is your plan working for you? Let us know.

I weighed in this morning lost 1 lb.
chipping a way at it.. slowly.
Hope to hear from all of you.

CDCreations

April 20th, 2009, 11:26 AM

Good morning! Thrilled to report that I lost 2 pounds, so I'm at 226, yes!! I did eat a couple of things not on the diet this weekend, trying to pacify this pain in my ankle. I go back to see my surgeon on Tuesday and am pretty sure that I will be getting the laser surgery treatment, hopefully sometime this week so that this pain will go away! I've restarted the Fat Smash this morning, went to the store yesterday and got the veggies and fruits that I wanted, so my meals/snacks are all ready for this week. Elemteacher, so sorry to hear about your neck problems; I'll definitely keep you in prayer. And Anadingding, I'm so glad to hear that your mom will be okay, and I smiled as I read your comments about what us moms look for in our children in life, you expressed our thoughts perfectly! Hope everyone else is having a great day, and I'll TTYL! :)

April 20th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Had a great weekend. The BBQ was lots of fun. I ate too much, but weighed Saturday before I got going. Still 145--seem to be at a plateau. Hopefully, the shock of fat calories I gave my body this weekend will help move the scale down.

Getting ready to go do some fence work as already been chasing cows this morning.

CD, great job on the 2 pound loss. I hope you get that surgery done ASAP.

Ana, am thankful your Mom is OK.

I went to CATS at Cal Poly SLP last year with Mom & Sis. My step mom lives in Pismo Beach. What a beautiful campus. Tell me again where you will receive your Bachelor's from. Congrats!

DoNiSe & Elementeach, you can do it!

OK, better get back out to the cows.

Have a skinny day!

hat-lady

April 20th, 2009, 12:01 PM

Val! 2 lbs!! woohoo!! I'm thrilled for you!!
LZ Glad you have a fun week end!

msteacher

April 20th, 2009, 07:32 PM

Well I weighed in this morning and I am down 8 lbs.

I decided not to do the 4-day diet. I am just lowering my calories and my carbs. I eat mainly fruits, veggies, pork, chicken, and I will probably try some fish tomorrow. Trying to stay away from red meat!!

I have increased my water intake to 7-8 16 oz bottles per day. I got a tip to add lemon juice to my water. It helps!! I went to the store the other day and bought deer park water, which I normally do not drink. It tasted horrible!!! Any how, this week has been pretty easy since I was on spring break. I had freedom to research the site, and learn lots of things. I also had the opportunity to use my elliptical machine more.

The challenge lies ahead. I am back at work today and because I am a teacher, I cannot make restroom runs like I want to. So today, I had to adjust my water in take. I had one bottle before work, 2 at work, and I am trying to make up for the other 5 bottles now.

I am excited about getting this weight off after 2 years. Thanks for all of your support.

shaynsethsmom

April 21st, 2009, 01:36 AM

HI guys , i know you have been wondering where i have been ... My 17 yr. old niece is 35 weeks pregnate with a little boy. She was engaged to this wonderful boy who could not have loved her more his name is Chris .... Chris is 18 and worked for the City, Friday he was directing traffic , when a man was speeding and hit him in to the oncoming traffic. Chris died three hours later !! Ny niece Nikki is going to be raising little Zakkari without his dad ..... I have been with her Since Saturday , the viewing was tonight , and the funeral is in the morning , my biggest fear is that she is going to go in to labor when they put him in the ground....the baby would be ok , its the stress on her i am worried about ... my heart is breaking for her .. and i have no words to say because its not fair !!!!! he wanted him so much , and loved them both more than most people ever dream of ..... This kinda thing should not have to happen .. i see no reason .... i just can not see how everything happens for a reason this time !!!!!!!!!!!!! i will be back on as soon as i can .. please pray for us all ... his full name was Christopher Alton Wilson ... much love ... Ang

Mommy2Belle

April 21st, 2009, 11:42 AM

omg how horrible! I will keep you and your family in my prayers. It will be a difficult road for your niece but she has the love of her son to keep Chris alive. She will get through it. Sadly this happends more then we think. I was reading online how Construction workers are often killed by reckless drivers and its crazy and needs to change.

anadingding

April 21st, 2009, 11:46 AM

CDCreations

April 21st, 2009, 12:45 PM

Sheansethsmom, my Lord ... I remember you sharing about your niece being pregnant in another challenge, I'm feeling like family in this tragedy, so wrong, so unfair ... One of the hardest things about living in this world is that we have to experience trials, and tragedies, and pains, and hurts. I'm a witness, know that it is a very slow process in that our hearts do heal, but there will always be a scar left that covers the wound, and the scar will never go away, it just helps us to continue on in our journey of living. Tell her that your phen family loves her and will be praying the strength of the Lord for her, and that we send many, many hugs her way.

CDCreations

April 21st, 2009, 12:49 PM

msteacher

April 21st, 2009, 07:35 PM

Hi everyone its about 7:30 am here in Ca. sorry I didnt weigh in yesterday. I weighed in today though. I lost 1.4 lbs since the challenge. though its AF is her so it might be a little less! LOL Yey!

Thank you for all your support

CD Creations awesome job on your 2lbs lost.

LZ thank you, I will receive my degree from University of Phoenix ( one of their campus here in Visalia CA) I loved it because they offer night classes. I just fear the loan repayments LOL

hat-lady thank you for keeping us motivated and congrats on your 1lb weight loss

msteacher WOW CONGRATS 8lbs that's AWESOME! Question for you. If you don't mind. How do you like being a teacher? Was is what you expected?

shaynsethsmom--- I am so sorry about your nieces loss. I cant imagine what she is going through. You are a good Aunt staying by her side, because she she should know that she still has a lot of people that love her by her side and i am sure will be helping with the new blessing coming soon. Take care of her and you. I will be praying.

5'3
203.4 April 1st
201.2 lbs start of this challenge
199.8 week one weigh In

Thanks for the encouragement. And to answer your question. I absolutely love my job!!! This is my third year teaching, and It is what I expected.
It is hard though. You really have to be up for the challenge. I have a 2 year old at home, so I can not really bring too much work home, so I have to really organized.

I was actually chosen by my colleagues as Teacher of the Year. This was a huge surprise. I was extremely surprised.

Thanks everyone for the encouragement. I am working on another 8lbs or more this week. I read some where that it gets harder after the first week to lose, but I am up for it.

hat-lady

April 21st, 2009, 07:44 PM

hat-lady

April 21st, 2009, 07:56 PM

Hello everyone!
I sort of relapsed yesterday with this infection, and made a return trip to doctor this morning. I came home and crawled into bed. Slept all day.

msteacher... wow!!! great job. your commitment paid off!!
Ana progress!! its a good thing!
maybe tomorrow I will be able to post something helpful, but for now, I'm gonna crawl back into my hole.
Thanks for checking in people , HL

reesemom

April 21st, 2009, 10:50 PM

Sorry I didn't check in yesturday but I did weigh in and i gained a pound:( it's dissapointing but it's a new week. Great job for all of you who have lost weight keep it up. Im so sorry to hear about your niece Angie I'll keep her in my prayers. Everyone keep it up Im going to try harder.

anadingding

April 22nd, 2009, 01:37 AM

MSTeacher ------------- Thank you for replying. I'm really looking into becoming a teacher, my degree is in Human Services, but I'm not happy with that. Maybe I'll get my Masters in Education. Congrats on your Award! Its rewarding when you get recognized for the hard work you are doing. It sounds like your an awesome teacher and because you love your job it makes you even better. I want to do something that I love too, I just dont want to go to work because its my job, but my career. Congrats!

reesemom----------- We still have 4 more weeks to go so you will make a comeback next week!

hat-lady-------------- I hope you feel better.

Well I just got home from class we got out early. Keep up the good wok ladies.

CDCreations

April 22nd, 2009, 11:31 AM

Hello all!! Sorry to hear you're not feeling well, Hat Lady -- feel better soon; listen to your body, rest when it says rest, eat when it says eat, and be sure to push the fluids and meds, and you'll be better in no time!! Well, I went to the doctor's yesterday; trying not to get frustrated, but it seems like a lot of visits and testing, and I want to just get the surgery already so that this pain will go away! 3 visits and I'm still waiting for them to schedule me for the surgery, good grief! I called the office, and was told that the "scheduling person" will be in in the afternoon -- the doctor only comes into the office on Tuesdays, sonograms are only done Fridays, scheduler for surgery only there in the afternoon ... Once this procedure done, if there is anything further I need to have done, I'll go elsewhere!

Have a great day everyone, and let us continue to keep in prayer those who are in need ...

hat-lady

April 22nd, 2009, 01:03 PM

Val, I would be frustrated too.. Hope they get on the ball. Thank you for your encouragement.

Yes, as reesemom says its a new week!
And we will take our week one day at a time.
Feeling as crummy as I do I would really like to wish the day away.
I am going to try to use it to rest and read, and nap.

reesemom

April 22nd, 2009, 03:30 PM

Hope everyone is having a great day. Thanks anadingding for the encouragement. I really appreciate all of your comments I really do. Going to clean today and take care of my baby.

April 22nd, 2009, 07:31 PM

Hey all.

Ang, so sorry to hear of your families loss.

Hat Lady-Hope you are feeling better.

CD, don't blame you. It is like they don't know what pain is.

Hi to everyone. My prayers are with you all.

I was up 1.2 at TOPS today. I should be back down by Saturday. I have got to get some lbs. gone. TTYS

CDCreations

April 23rd, 2009, 11:48 AM

Reesemom and LZ, the frustrating thing about our bodies is that the scales fluctuate go up and down, not necessarily meaning that we've gained; it could easily be waterweight, retaining fluids for those few days, all of that, and that could definitely be the reason for the numbers on the scale. Not to worry, we've got this weight loss thing down - as for me, I've got to start drinking the Ballerina Tea again to get my system back on course; constipation is making me feel miserable, and I think a lot of the unbalance is my worrying and concern about this pain and getting the surgery. The "afternoon scheduler" called me yesterday afternoon, and has me scheduled for Thursday of next week (yes, another week I have to endure this pain!), good grief ... So I asked if it could be scheduled sooner, and she said no, that Thursday was the "only day" that he does laser surgery - what is with these people???? If I weren't so far in with this office in getting the surgery, I would "high-tail" it somewhere else!!! Like you said LZ, they act like they don't know what it is like to be in pain ...

So I'm leaving the office at 2 pm today to get an EKG and bloodwork done, gotta hobble over there - and this weekend, I'm gonna do a little bit of housework, but mostly just take it easy. Hello to everyone; let's do some good water drinking and some good healthy eating today, and I'll TTYL!

anadingding

April 23rd, 2009, 07:20 PM

Hello ladies! I hope everyone is being healthy! I'm dissapointed in myself because I cant seem to get myself to start exercising! I start out the day ready to do it then I keep pocrastanating and I end up watching tv all day. I left my job back in Feb because it was getting too much to handle since I also go to school full time and Im a single mother. But now I just let the days go by! I have no energy I'm doing good with my eating habits and that is showing in my weight loss, but yet I am inactive.

hat-lady

April 23rd, 2009, 10:31 PM

Val I'm so sorry they are putting you off like that.. Hang in there, I know the pain must be awful.
Ana thank you for your posts. Yes we are striving to get healthy. I also am not very good about exercise.
LZ you are doing so good! keep it going.
Not been a good day for me here. ugh.
I will check in Monday. Have a good week-end . I do appreciate all of you. Lets keep working toward our goals. HL

April 24th, 2009, 01:19 AM

Ana, I have had a problem with what I call my "formal" exercise for the past couple of months. So what I have been doing instead the last couple of weeks is making sure I do something that works up a sweat each day. Today was very windy here so i did not want to till or weed in the garden or plant bulbs like I did yesterday so i walked to check on the cows which takes about 10 minutes each way. Today was the least strenuous day I have had all week, but I got some exercise and have been accomplishing chores too. Make yourself a deal to go for a walk before turning on the TV or allow yourself to watch one program, take a break and go for that walk. Just remember, little is better than none.

Hat Lady, hopr your evening was better than your day,

CD, at least you know when it will be now. Put those feet up as much as possible.

Ang, keeping you and your niece and family in my prayers.

Hey to everyone else.

Foodwise I have done better the last two days. Not perfect, but not completely blowing it either. Got smart yesterday and took some of the leftover sweets to my GF's house for her boys to eat. She is taking me out for my birthday lunch tomorrow. i am going to try & steer us someplace healthy.

Have a great Friday!

CDCreations

April 24th, 2009, 01:27 PM

LZ, Happy Birthday to you gurl!!! Have a great weekend, and enjoy your day tomorrow to the fullest!! :D

Ang, lifting you all in prayer; know that the Peace of God will surely surround you in your sorrow ...

Hat Lady, hang in there, go day by day, and it will all come together, enjoy your weekend, and be sure to get rest, it's gonna be all right ...

Anadingding, gurl, being a single mom and going to school, your body is staying busy, so not to worry, just work out and exercise when you can, you're doing just fine!

Well, I'm counting down the days to the ending of my pain - sometimes I just want to cry because it hurts so bad; I may take the time and do that this weekend; crying can make you feel better, a form of release. I'll be preparing my foods too, making sure I have healthy meals and snacks during my recuperation. Have a great weekend all, and I'll be back on Monday with my weigh-in -- TTYL! :)

April 26th, 2009, 11:56 AM

Hey Gang!

Having problems with the food program. I have got to get it under control.

CD, thanks for the b-day wishes--only it was the 18th--which has been part of the problem. I received too many sweets that were left at my house. Oreo pie (now gone) and DQ ice cream cake (still a little left) have really sedttled on my hips this week. TOM is here & the scale is up to 147 (not due to TOM). I am due to go back to Doc next week---I must be down to at least 142 on my scale. That should kick my behind into gear.

Oh & eek: I have some little patches of poison ivy which I pray do not explode--because we all know that means prednisone and +5-10 pounds immediately.

CD, hope you are staying off that leg this weekend.

Happy Monday to anyone who gets here before I do!

anadingding

April 26th, 2009, 09:34 PM

Hi Ladies LZ and CD thank you so much for the encoragement. I have been trying to limit my tv time. LOL

I had a blast on Saturday for my Grad, kind of fell of the wagon! I just started my HCG Shots so I'll keep you updated!

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elemteach5

April 26th, 2009, 11:41 PM

HatLady~~ I find out my latest test results tomorrow. I hope with the new meds I'll get to feeling better and get back on track. At least I know why I have been feeling so weak and tired. I'm ready to get back on track and get the last 20 pounds off. I know it will take a week or two for me to feel the results of the meds, but I am going to give it all I have until then. I'm hoping for the best!!!

Another side note~~ my sister's lawyer called and she got approved for her disability without having to go to court. YEAH!! Finally!! She can't even walk so I don't know what the deal was. This is a huge relief for me!!!:D

anadingding

April 27th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Hi ladies I'm very dissapointed in myself. AS I been saying I was going to try the HCG diet and this weekend was my gorging days so I could eat whatever I wanted. Well I gaine 5lbs! Im back where I started!

My first day on VLCD! I woke up weighed in and im terrified have been gorging since Friday and I actually started my loading days on Saturday then I forget to take the shot on Sunday. Thursday I was at 197.2 and now I am back where I started 202.8 thats terrible! This ****s cause I have been working so hard and now with gorging I gained 5lbs. I havent had a BM since thursday hopefully that has something to do with it. I hope I start losing fast though!

I was doing so good!

4/23/09 197.2
4/27/09 202.8 After gorging first day of VLCD!
4/04/09 goal 198 Actual:
04/11/09 goal 190 Actual:
04/18/09 goal 185 Actual: Last day of VLCD!

April 27th, 2009, 12:55 PM

Good morning! I haven't been doing very well either, but today is a new day.

Ana, I will be interested in seeing how the HCG shots work. Congrats again on your graduation.:spider_red:

Elemteach, I hope you get the meds straightened out. That is good news for your sister.:heart:

CD, hope your not in too much pain today.

Hat Lady, are you ready for this new week?

OK, I am really motivated. I did my FIRM DVD and am making my goals for today.

1.Exercise-done
2.Drink one gallon of water
3.< than 1200 calories
4. Clean house
5. Work on library grant work

Have a great day! TTYL:nosh:

CDCreations

April 27th, 2009, 01:02 PM

Sounds like you all were the same like me; I was eating hot dogs (with the buns of course!), along with cashews, chips, oh I was so bad ... And then to make matters worse, I forgot to weigh this morning, so I'll have to give my weigh-in tomorrow. I think a lot of that bad eating was because of my nervousness for my upcoming surgery on my leg. But the strange thing is that although for the last few weeks, the pain was unbelievable. While the pain is still there, it is not as bad, so I'm thankful for that!! Yes LZ, I did stay off of it for a lot of the weekend, floors are still in need of scrubbing, and other things need to be done, but I'll just have to get that other stuff done later on, after the surgery and I'm healed back up --I've got air conditioning, and it's working, so for that, I'm truly thankful (East Coast was like an oven over the weekend) --

Today's a new day to start anew, and I am determined to stay on course this week!!

CDCreations

April 28th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Good morning! I weighed this morning, and came up with a 1 -pound loss; for the bad eating I did over the weekend, I'll take it!!! Hat Lady, pls. put my weight down this week as 225; luv it!! :)

anadingding

April 28th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Awesome CD without even trying LOL Keep the good work

I had a hard time sleeping yesterday! Anyone experiencing this? like i was saying yesterday I felt chili all day and it continued while at went to bed. No matter what I did I couldnt keep myself warm and its was a warm day yesterday.. I'm just weird I guess! LOl Well yesterday I did very good on my food and I think mostly because I was trying to finish my ten paper all day. I finally did!

Its going to be another busy day for me today. I have to go to another town and work on my hours for my field experience class this morning. Then come back home and work on a PowerPoint presentation that I havent started yet LOL for class tonight on Advocacy.

I could not believe my eyes this morning. I think most of it has to do that I had a BM< TMI LOL but I hope its the hcg cause remember I kind of made a mess when trying to mix it LOL

I lost 3.2 lbs on my first day. YEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4/23/09 197.2
4/27/09 202.8 After gorging first day of VLCD!
4/28/09 199.6

05/04/09 goal 198 Actual:
05/11/09 goal 190 Actual:
05/18/09 goal 185 Actual: Last day of VLCD!

hat-lady

April 28th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Good Morning everyone. I am so thankfull for all your enthusiasm. I am trying to climb out of this hole I am in. My mom is a retired nurse and she swears I have the swine flu. I have been to doc twice. I am still weak, sleeping all the time, and coughing. Val, I know what you're saying about the housework. Mine is SO bad!! But it will be there. I figure if anyone doesn't like it , they can do it. I will get to it eventually. I know you are ready to get back on the go again. Keep up the positive thoughts. good loss!! I would be happy too!!
Ana I guess I am so squimish about needles I have no desire to do the shots. Also squimish about "what" the stuff comes from. I hope you get the results everyone is talking about.
LZ please send me some of your energy!! you will get this licked, and leave me in the dust!!
Elementeacher, SOOO glad your sister got good news. That is some stress relief for you and her. I really think you will feel better soon. there had to be a reason for all your difficulties. It is such a good thing you pursued the matter with your doc. Onward... and down we go!
Donise! I see you are wearing smaller clothes!! wooo hooo!
Reesemom?? Hello... are you there?? we are here for you.
I did weigh this morning I lost 1/2
You would think I would have lost 5. I really have not eaten much. not hungry, not taking phen. But I haven't done anything but sleep.

Sorry I did not check in Monday as I said I would. I am glad you all kept things going.
I do have a plan for today, it is not long. i have got to get moving.
I am sensing the positive thinking among our group.. and I think it is fantastic. It really is an important part of changing our lifestyles. It effects all aspects of our life not just losing weight. I am going make it one of my goals this week to make a conscience effort to think positive thoughts, and reconize the negitive ones when they creep in and "dismiss" them immediately.
Everyone think positive, and work toward your goals. Have a good day today.

April 28th, 2009, 01:10 PM

Hey all. Quick check in. Did pretty good yesterday. Had my day all planned today & surprise Hubby is taking 1/2 day. Does this hack anyone off but me?

I am 145.6 after taking a diuretic. I need to go back to doc tomorrow or Thurs at the latest & absolutely cannot go with a gain. So, I am on liquids or if I can't stand it salad and soup until I hit 140--oh & I'm taking a laxative too. It will be a fake loss, but just maybe I'll be able to maintain it. I also won't get yelled at by Doc....The things we do.

Hat Lady--did you know I have been trying to get to 138 for over 3 years. I was stuck in the 170's a long time. Now my body does not want to give anymore up, but i am still in the obese range for my height.

Well need to get to exercising before Hubby gets home. TTYL

hat-lady

April 28th, 2009, 02:34 PM

LZ keep thinking positive. Keep telling your self you can and you will break the 140 mark. You are strong, energetic and capable!!
I have not been under 180 in 6 years. I am going to break that barrier.!!

shaynsethsmom

April 28th, 2009, 06:53 PM

Hi guys , I am back home , My niece is doing better , she has good and bad days.. the baby will be here soon, i sure hope that helps her through this , I think it will .... we ended up going to the races this past weekend , it was exciting... and took my mind off of things , my weight is up 4 pounds ... i hope to lose that this week , i am trying to work on me so that i can be here for my family .... i am so glad you guys are all doing ok ....

Hatlady - you need to go to the doctor ,and make sure its not swine flu , that is all that i see when i turn on the tv or the compter becareful and take care of yourself!!!

Everyone else ..... thank you for your prayers .... i love my phen family ... that includes you Hatlady ... :)

April 28th, 2009, 08:33 PM

Glad to hear your niece is coping. So sad.

The race was exciting this past week. That Carl Edwards wreck was something.

Hat Lady, I agree, you have been sick long enough. What state are you in?

Well it wasn't too bad. I just don't like my plans changed unexpectedly. Used to be I didn't mind, but the older I get the more it bugs me. Not as fl**ible as I used to be. I did get my exercise in. I am 515 calories for the day so far. Am saving a slim fast for bedtime snack.

hat-lady

April 28th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Angie, glad you are back. You will get that 4 lbs off in no time. (thank you!)
LZ,... I am in Indiana. Yes, I know its reported here, I have been to the Doctor twice.

I also get all out of wack when DB is home when he should be at work. It seems he is always right in the middle of what I want to be working on, and he doesn't DO anything,

Pooh79

April 29th, 2009, 02:53 PM

Awww I wish I would have checked in 3 weeks ago to start this challenge with you all. I recognize a few of you. Hi CD & LZ!!!!!

hat-lady

April 29th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Pooh... You can still join! we would be glad to have you!
Where is everyone today?

I still feel lousy but went to work today. ( did n't go at all last week)
I will work tomorrow.
How is everone doing??
Val I expect you are preping for surgury tomorrow? right?
I know everything will go just fine and you will be on the road to recovery in no time
LZ are you knocking your self out on that ranch or what? I know you are tackling the food plan.. I know you will do it!
Angie... cooking up a storm of confections?? You are a sweetie! Make lists for YOU. things to do for YOU.
Reesemom?
donise?
msteacher?
elemteacher ... How are getting on with thyroid meds? feeling any better yet?

Are we thinking positive thoughts?:)
making our lists to make our day eaiser on ourselves?
Thursday...
Take just 5 minutes to meditate ( or Pray if thats what you are more inclined to do)
Think on only postive things, things that you want to achieve, and things that you are thankful for.

Stick to your plans, drink that water... and smile every chance you can.

April 29th, 2009, 11:23 PM

Pooh, join us now. It is never too late.

Yes Hat-Lady Hubby is always in the middle of my project & nothing gets done.

I did well 142.4 at TOPS today--so I went to the Doc & was down 2.8--just enough. I have got to keep on this roll. I had to eat today--but stayed right around 1200.

Have a great evening all.

April 29th, 2009, 11:25 PM

Hat Lady we were posting at the same time. Have you been back to Doc recently? Just wondering what he/she said. You have felt bad for too long.

April 30th, 2009, 11:21 AM

Well I didn't stop eating last night. I ended up with 1868 calories. So I worked out first thing this morning. I will be good today!

anadingding

April 30th, 2009, 12:38 PM

Good morning,

shaynsethsmom--- Im glad your back!

Pooh--- welcome to our thread!

LZ-- at least you make it up with exercise so your following through good! Keep up the good work!

Where is everyone else at? I hope all you girls ar doing good! I had my ups and down but I fall and get up! LOL

25 years old/one baby
5'3
2/05/09 196
4/01/09 203.4 highest weight ever ( It took me 3 dam weeks to get to 197.2 )started SelfChallenge
4/23/09 197.2
4/27/09 202.8 After gorging for 3 days first day of VLCD!
4/28/09 199.6
4/29/09 199.8Cheated bad really bad!
4/29/09 199.0 (its taking me longer than normal to lose all my gorging weight probably because I cheated LOL)

05/04/09 goal 198 Actual:
05/11/09 goal 190 Actual:
05/18/09 goal 185 Actual: Last day of VLCD!

hat-lady

April 30th, 2009, 08:31 PM

LZ ,Today, I called the doc office talked to nurse pract. because I do not have any gastro symptoms. not swine flu. Of couse they would see me again ($) but she did relate that others are being treated for what I have and it seems to have to run its course. I am going to try to hold out if I have to go back I'll wait till next week ($) The last time I was in there I got a shot & some new meds I felt worse the 2 days after that. I am feeling some better. I am SO tired, but not coughing as much.
YOu are so close to breaking that 140 mark.. you can do it.

Ana... I know you are working toward your goal. Can you get out and stroll your baby in a carriage? that could be great exercise.
Val, i hope you are doing ok . we are thinking of you.
Angie.. busy busy..
elementeacher... How is it going/
Donise, I know you are out there.:)
msteacher?
I will check in tomorrow.. HL

anadingding

May 1st, 2009, 11:45 AM

Hello ladies happy to report that I lost 2 lbs in one day. This stuff really works! Hopefully I keep it down this weekend!

25 years old/one baby
5'3
2/05/09 196
4/01/09 203.4 highest weight ever ( It took me 3 dam weeks to get to 197.2 )
4/23/09 197.2
4/27/09 202.8 After gorging first day of VLCD!
4/28/09 199.6
4/29/09 199.8 Cheated bad really bad!
4/30/09 199.0 (its taking me longer than normal to lose all my gorging weight probably because I cheated LOL)
5/01/09 197.0 I met my goal for monday but who knows about the weekend (Finally lost all my Gorge weight)

05/04/09 goal 198 Actual:
05/11/09 goal 190 Actual:
05/18/09 goal 185 Actual: Last day of VLCD!

May 1st, 2009, 12:50 PM

WTG Ana!

Hat Lady, hope you continue to feel better.

Val, hope your surgery went well & you are resting comfortably.

Off to help my MIL this weekend. I hope to be able to check in. If not, be back Monday!

reesemom

May 1st, 2009, 03:11 PM

Hi ladies I have been having alot going on this week so this is the first time Ive been able to check in I hope everyone is doing good. I have been struggling but Im going to try better hope everyone has a good weekend.

Pooh79

May 1st, 2009, 05:44 PM

Thanks for the welcome ladies. Here's a bit about me. :)

My starting weight is 252
My goal weight for this challenge is 232

My name is Jessi. I am married with 2 kids. Last year I lost 64 lbs in 6 months going from 270 to 206 (size 20 to loose 14s). I did it with the support of some really great gals on this site, low carbing, and exercising. In December I found out I was pregnant and we were super happy. I had already gained about 14 lbs through the holidays (yuck). At almost 11 weeks I miscarried and had packed on more weight. I gained another 10 lbs after the miscarriage. I am a stress eater and when I am sad and down I tend to eat more. I know it's a very bad habit and work on it every day. Now I am back on board trying to reach my final goal of 180! Diet wise I plan to eat low in carbs as that is what works best for me. I love to Zumba and kick butt with Tae Bo and Jillian Michaels and plan to alternate between the 3 an addition to my daily walks with the hubs.

BTW I can't find where to change my info that appears below my avatar. I have looked all over my CP and can't find where. Can anyone guide me there? TIA

hat-lady

May 1st, 2009, 09:13 PM

Pooh... we are glad to have you join our ranks.:heart:
Reesemom... Glad you checked in. Hang in there. you can do this.:)
LZ you still amaze me with the exercise. I just can not seem to get off my butt.:rolleyes:
Val.. Hope you are doing OK. I know you will be glad when you can be up and going. WE are here for you. Get better soon.:heartpump:
Angie, Hope things are clicking along for you.;)

:miss_u:
Elemteacher? hope you are doing better on new meds. Check in and let us know.
Donise, progress?? I know you are hanging in there.
Ms teacher? your commitment still working for you?

Well I believe I am going to live.. I am better each day at this point.
I have been off phen the entire time I have been sick. I am afraid to weigh. I have consumed vast amouts of tea and toast, cough drops and cough syrup. also comfort food.........
I will weigh Monday. :( Will try to keep it under control.

Did any of you see Kristy Ally on entertainment tonight? They also had Valerie Bertinalli. I did not see the Oprah segment. It just reaffirmed my resolve to lose this weight and keep it off.

So... I guess I need to walk more on my treadmill.
I am going to put a hundred dollar bill on my treadmill and when I get to 60 miles, I will spend it guilt free.
3 miles a day 5 days a week it will take a month!

shaynsethsmom

May 3rd, 2009, 01:46 AM

hi guys , yes i have been gone again ..lol... Wed. night my sister called and said my nieces water broke . Well we thought she would move slow , so my plan was to take a nap and drive down Thursday morning ... at midnight she called and said she had already dilated to 4 centimeters ........ so i got dressed and drove the hour and a half to the hospital ... at 6:43 she gave birth to the most preciuos baby boy , Zakkari Christopher Joseph.... Named after his late father . I was in the room with her , i have never seen anything so amazing in my life, it was such a happy but sad time ... needless to say it has been another week of craziness , i was up 30 hours that day ... came home and crashed !!! just now got my energy back , and i am going back down in the morning , it is my sister and my nieces late fiance' Birthday ... another day of celebration and sadness .... what a couple of weeks i have had !!!!! i also went off of my phen and tried thesse chinese diet pills that my girl friend has been taking everyone she has recommended them 2 has lost weight .... well not me ... i am broke out , and hungry .... started my phen back today !!!!!!! ok ladies ... much love .. will be back Monday !803

CDCreations

May 4th, 2009, 05:26 PM

Welcome to our challenge Pooh79!! And Sheansethsmom, congrats on that precious little boy; not to worry, when there has been tragedy surrounding the birth of a precious little angel like him, know that God pays extra special attention and time to them; both he and his mom will be okay ...

Hi phen family, boy, have I had a time; I feel like I have been living a horrible and terrible dream ... Have not had any surgery yet, and I'm still hobbling around in pain!!!! My surgery was supposed to have been last Thursday, April 30 -- would you believe that that idiot of a doctor had the nerve to have his staff call my house (while I was still at work), and leave a voicemail message casually saying that he had to go out of town, and my surgery was cancelled!!!! Oh, and did I mention that this call was made the day before my surgery???? Hubby called me when he got home to tell me the news, so I called the office to find out why my surgery was cancelled, and why did the receptionist come at me with a bit of sarcasm??? I lost it, laid her but.t out royally, then became hysterical, crying uncontrollably, telling her that I'm hurting, where is the backup doctor, I went on and on until I got it all out!! And she's apologizing all over the place, whatever ... So I told this person to gather all my paperwork, bloodwork, and that I had no desire to deal with her, that office, or the doctor any more!!!! I'm thankful that before calling that office, that, being at work, I went upstairs to a personal phone booth, so no one at my desk heard me --

So that next day, the day of my supposed surgery, I was feeling so out of it, and hurting so bad, that I decided to stay home that morning, and go into work during the afternoon. Oh, and did I also mention that hubby had taken a day vacation off to be with me on my "surgery day" and it was too late for him to return it, so he was home???? And I felt so bad about that too, although he said that it wasn't my fault ... So anyway, after making some calls, I went over to another surgeon that I know, they squeezed me in to get an appointment that morning, and he will be doing my surgery!! Unfortunately, I have to wait another week while they get things submitted with insurance, etc., so I will be getting scheduled for surgery either the end of this week, or early next week (waiting for them to call me with the date) -- my goodness, I can't believe that I got through that insanity ...

Gotta run, got some deadlines before leaving today -- thanks for being an ear to listen to my woes, and I'll keep you posted on when the new surgery date will be. I believe that things happen for a reason, and I'm believing that God wanted to use the hands of this new surgeon to complete my journey of healing, and not that other one. Luv you all, TTYL!!

hat-lady

May 4th, 2009, 09:14 PM

Val!!! oh my gosh!!! Things happen for a reason. you will be better off waiting for some one that is more on the ball!! I hope you have got some good pain medications. What a bunch of BS.!! Hang in there , poor baby!! I'm so glad you let us know whats going on!
Angie... or is that great auntie!! Things will work out for your niece and baby. The Almighty will watch over them both.

How is everyone doing?
I weighed today... gained 2 lbs. What a bummer!
I feel so frustrated! but I also know I was not eating smart and I was doing nothing but lay around and sleep. I am so much better today. So I have no excuses. Onward and downward!
I will cash my paycheck tomorrow and I will put a 100 dollar bill in a zip lock bag and tape to my treadmill. as I said in my previous post I will not get to spend until I get to 60 miles.

Are we thinking positive thoughts? Like .........
" I will lose this weight" " I can lose this weight" " I am not hungry" ( when you're really not , but wanting to eat)
If we think the reverse " I'll never lose this weight" " I just can not lose this weight"
" I just need to eat something"
We are actually programing our subconscience mind to work in that direction. The direction we do not want to go.
All of us have tha capability to stick to our plans, and lose the weight.
We can do this, It is possible for all of us. No exceptions.
Mind over matter?
I know we have all heard it said " If you think you can, you will"
" If you think you can not, your are right"
hope everyone gets a chance to check in with their weigh ins.
Another new week!! make it count!

hat-lady

May 5th, 2009, 03:48 PM

Hey... Its Tuesday... where is every one???
Its a lovely day here today. I came home early to work in the yard.
Everyone doing ok?

Pooh79

May 5th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Hi there. Well I have lost 5 lbs since Thursday so I say that's good right? I am drinking tons of water and staying on my low carb diet but haven't exercised :(. Next week will be a very emotionally demanding week for me so I will need to post often in here.

Hope everyone is doing well.

hat-lady

May 5th, 2009, 08:50 PM

5 lbs pooh thats wonderful!!! I will be here for you. Hang in there, you can stick to your plan and get to your goal.
How is everyone else doing?
I had an ok day today. We did go out to eat tonight "Cinco de Mayo" mexican . I ate 1/2 of a chicken taco salad. ( 1 drink oops)
But I worked in the yard a lot.

May 6th, 2009, 10:44 AM

Hey gang, sorry I haven't checked in. Got a lot done this weekend and then Hubby sick Mon & Tues and now I feel blah--achy,headache, stomach blah. Also has been raining here for the last week so that doesn't help. Will check back in when I feel better.

anadingding

May 7th, 2009, 09:47 PM

It seems like everyone is sick! I hope everyone gets better soon! I feel so tired maybe I need to start eating a little bit more. I dont know! guess im sick too LOL

Well I'm down a few lbs so thats good! Since I started this challenge I have lost 9 lbs tota. My goal was to lose 15-20 so I hope I can make it.

Hope everyone is having a good day today!

4/01/09 203.4 highest weight ever (self challenge)
4/23/09 197.2 start loading days
4/27/09 202.8 first day of VLCD!
5/04/09 199.4 Total 1st week weight loss 3.4
5/07/09 194.4:)
5/11/09 goal 190 Actual:
5/18/09 goal 185 Actual: Last day of VLCD!

hat-lady

May 8th, 2009, 09:23 PM

Hello everyone!
Ana I hope you are not getting sick! Stay well!
LZ Oh no! I hope you don't get it too!
Val, I know you are still in pain. Hope is going ok. look forward to hearing from you.
Anyone else that is hanging in there?
I have got my self in gear and have had a really good week. I hope to keep it going over the week end.
I take my mom to breakfast on mothers day. then later I go shopping with my 2 daughters. ( My mother is 78 and it is too hard for her to keep up she doesn't go any more)
They are mom's too. The dad's keep the kids, we always have a good time.
This year I will have more choices after losing 26 lbs.:)

So ladies... whats going on?
We have 5 weeks left on this challenge. I hope I can make the most of whats left. I have not done as well as I had hoped. The money on the treadmill is a great motivation to go the extra mile!! I have 8 miles in. Too bad I won't be able to use it sunday when we shop!
How are your plans working?
Making lists?
keep your commitment to lose. You can do it.

CDCreations

May 11th, 2009, 05:39 PM

Hi everyone! I hope that all the mothers in this challenge had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday!

I need to vent; my dieting plans are not doing so well; hard to stay focused with all the chaos going on in trying to get this procedure done. The latest I have heard today is that I am scheduled for May 20th, one month away from my trip to Jamaica, good grief! And the doctor's office told me that they still haven't gotten confirmation from my health insurance, so of course I wonder what is up with that??? And with me, when you're stressed, you eat, and that's what I've been doing ... I'm mad that it has taken this long for anything to be done for me, that I can't go to Curves, mad that I've had to be in pain for so long a period of time, mad that I may still be in the healing process when I go to Jamaica, mad that my plan of getting this procedure done and be recuperated no later than the end of April didn't happen, and I'm still waiting -- I'm just mad!!! :(

Oh well, that's my venting session for today; hope everyone is hanging in there a lot better than I am ...

msteacher

May 11th, 2009, 07:19 PM

CDCreations, sorry to hear about that. Keep your head up. Everything will work out the way it should.

It has been a while since I posted here. I have been quite busy. I have lost a few more pounds, and my total so far is at 15 pounds lost!! I am extremely excited. I am not buying any new clothes yet, but there is a noticable difference in the way my clothes fit.

It has been about three years since I was comfortable with my weight. I remain up for the challenge.

When does this challenge expire. Is it over already???

shaynsethsmom

May 11th, 2009, 11:19 PM

well guys i am still here .. my weight is 189 ... down from last week .. sending my love ...xoxoxoxo

hat-lady

May 13th, 2009, 03:27 PM

MSteacher the challenge ends June 15.
It will be one month from this Friday!! You are doing great!!
Angie! weight down!! woo hoo!
Val... Oh my ! hang in there! you will be up and going for that wedding!
LZ how is it going?
I lost 1 last week.
I am having a fair week so far.
keep going girls!!

CDCreations

May 14th, 2009, 10:28 AM

Good morning! Just a quick note that I've been super busy and have not had time to post like I should, but wanted to share that I have finally been scheduled for surgery with this new doctor, yes!!!! I will be having my surgery next Wednesday, May 20, and I am thrilled with my new doctor; finally, relief from this pain ... Pls. keep me lifted in prayer -- gotta run, TTYL!!

May 15th, 2009, 04:18 AM

Hey Gals--I'm back. Life just has been a little challenging lately. I was on the prednisone for 6 days and up 6 lbs. I will do a weigh-in sometime this weekend and get it posted as I think I am headed back in the correct direction.

So, Hope you all had a great Mother's Day. I did, but a tad stressfull......

#1 Daughter totaled out her brand new car--remember 7 mos ago when her BF wrecked her other one? I'll post a picture when I figure out how. I am so thankful everyone involved walked away. She does have a broken collarbone and BF a cracked rib, but all 7 including 5 in the van she hit walked away. Thank God!

#2 While at church right prior to this someone put a small scratch and a little dent in the tailgate of our truck. Total estimate $444 out of our pocket. I keep telling myself that includes the cost of fixing the magic scratch on my car a few weeks back. At least this one was not my fault but I did see it first.

#3 Mom back in the hospital Monday night for pneumonia. She is doing much better and s/b going home tomorrow.

Other misc. things but those are the biggies.

Back in a bit--I need to catch up reading.

May 15th, 2009, 04:59 AM

That's all for now--finally getting sleepy!

May 16th, 2009, 06:11 AM

Hope everyone is doing well. I never did go to sleep last night. Stayed up unitl about 8:30 slept until 2am and here I am. I will take a nap this afternoon! Going to help MIL this morning with her jewelry booth so FIL can stay and work on his truck with hubby.

I am up 147 at the moment but it will go back down. Just think where I'
d be if i didn't catch these weight spikes before they were 10-40 pounds later!:rolleyes:

CD, you are in my prayers! Routine life is hard enough without adding the pain on top of it.

MS teacher--are you getting out of school soon? Son goes until June 4th. I hope you get a nice long summer and aren't workiing during that time.

Ana, you are doing great! How is the VLCD going?

Hi SNS Mom!

Hat-Lady sounds like you are finally feeling better. How did your Mother's Day shopping go?

I have been in such turmoil this week. I am so thankfull for everything God has blessed me with. Mother's Day was super emotional for me. I woke up with a special lady on my mind. She is about my age. Just a little over a year ago her beautiful daughter committed suicide. I had a nightmare right before I woke up with both our daughters in it. Her daughter was three years younger than mine and we used to go to church together (my family has since changed). Anyway, she has been on my heart frequently this year and I have prayed for her and her family often. All I was thinking about was how sad her Mother's Day must be. She is a devoted Christian women with an amazing way of coping. Then when I got the call from my daughter that she had been in that horrible accident I was beside myself. It took me a good twenty minutes to get to that location and to see her walking around with that car so smashed was a miracle to me. There were many accidents in this area that weekend. I have been almost obsessed with fear since that happened about something happening to my daughter. It has really helped my prayer life! I keep telling her be carefull. The accident was her fault. She pretty much turned into a van that was going 70 miles an hour without looking while a pick-up was passing her on the right shoulder. It was on a highway with ine lane going each way. What if that had been an 18 wheeler!

This has been a lot of the reason for my interrupted sleep this week even more than usual.

OK, Pooh I gave my story. How are you doing with your emotionally demanding week? Ccome back and tell us.

Ok Gang, you all make me feel better just knowing I can always come and tell you how life is. I am very thankfull for all of the friends and family God has given me. Have a great day!

May 17th, 2009, 11:25 PM

Where are all my gals?

hat-lady

May 18th, 2009, 12:24 AM

LZ , Oh my word! your daughter! I'll bet you nearly threw up when you saw that car knowing she had been in it!
Your church friend, what a sad story, I can not imagine her pain.
Yes, I had a great time with the girls mothers day. How ever I did not really buy much, I tried on about 10 pair of jeans. I could get them on but I am too lumpy and bumpy to wear the low cut stuff that they have out now. The zippers are about 3 inches long! I guess I have graduated to "Mom" jeans.
I did get a couple of tops. I found a pretty teal jacket to match a pair of brown and teal heels I already had.
Oldest daughter has recently gone through a messy divorce. and she is having a hard time with accepting the fact her children are going to be in the company of "the other woman". There were other things too, like how he really messed up their taxes, and how she is going to have to come up with an enormous amout of money to pay irs. etc.. She seemed to enjoy the day away from everything. Grandpa (hubby) kept the kids for her.
Youngest daughter seems to always have money troubles. She did have a small fund to shop with, and she and her sister really got to visit, they had not seen each other in 4 months. It was nice to watch.
Both of the girls gained weight with their kids, the younger lost 87 lbs, it took her a little over a year.after the baby was born. The older lost 45 through the divorce.

May 19th, 2009, 12:20 PM

Hey Hat-Lady. How are you doing this week?

I have TOPS tomorrow. I'll have to see--eating ok but not enough exercise.

Have a great day! TTYL

CDCreations

May 19th, 2009, 12:35 PM

Good morning, my, my, a lot going on - LZ gurl, I can not even imagine how it felt to see that wrecked car register in your mind first, and then to see your baby walking there unhurt, my Lord! And then to hear about that precious woman whose daughter committed suicide, I can't even imagine, my Lord ...My prayers are with you all ...

My surgery is still on for tomorrow and while I am looking forward to being relieved of all this pain, I confess that I'm scared... There is always the chance for blood clots to form and all that. But I am believing and trusting my Lord God that everything will be just fine. I thank you all in advance for your prayers; the surgery is scheduled for 7:45 tomorrow morning, and I have waited a long time for this. I had no idea that it would be so many days of pain and limping around before I finally got scheduled, but one thing I do know is that things always happen for a reason, even though we may not understand why. We had 5 secretaries fired from my law firm due to the economy, and no one knows if there will be more, yet I am still here ... There was a precious young attorney here at my firm; he walked with a heavy gait, and was always so nice to everyone, always smiled and spoke to me whenever he saw me. Two weeks ago, while at a legal function, he complained of severe headaches, went to the emergency room, and while having an MRI done, suffered a massive stroke, became brain dead and was placed on a respirator; our precious attorney friend died 3 days later ...

Hearing about all that has been going on with my phen family, it is so important that we pray for one another, that we keep each other encouraged, and we must always keep our eyes to the Hills, because that is where our help will always come from ... I will be sure to get on my home computer once I'm up and about to let you know how the surgery went; luv you all! Val

shaynsethsmom

May 19th, 2009, 08:22 PM

HI ladies ! life seems so crazy sometimes look at everything just our little group of friends is going through !
hatlady .... you are just a wonderful positive women !!!
CD ;) goodluck tomorrow , maybe soon you will be pain free ...
LZ... i know how things in our lives can change us ..
I have changed so much through everything that has happened with my niece , she came and stayed the weekend with me! i took her home yesterday , having a newborn around was great , but i just wanted to cry everytime i thought about him growing up without a father ! while she was here it was the one month date of his death ! we watched as much comedy that we could find to try to keep our minds positve =).... i on the other hand have not been working out since he passed away ! life has been so busy , going back and forth from her house and mine , and its the last two weeks of school , so we have field day , awards day , a field trrip and a party .. and I am HOME ROOM MOM !! will not do that next year ... lol... i just wanted to say we all have a lot going on , but we all have alot to be thankful for !! our main goal is to lose weight , for whatever reasons ..... my goal is to get back to where i was ... my drive is gone , and i am losing ground ....... I WILL GET IT BACK !!! i have to .....
everyone else ... keep up the good work , and remember when we are happy everything else seems to fall in to place ... i have to find that happiness again ..... love to you all !!!

hat-lady

May 19th, 2009, 10:11 PM

LZ I am hanging on to my loss last week. My stove is broken. I am big on baked everything, chicken, fish, turkey, etc. Stove is 10 years old, 2 repair people say the part is available, but cheaper to get new stove. UGH! I will have to wait till next month. DB and I had to "loan" divorced daughter some cash to fix her car.
She works FT and has 2 kids, one in school, and no car. had to be done.
Val, we are all with you! hope to hear from you soon. Get better fast!
Angie, come on sweetie, you can do it!! we are here for you!

My week has been crazy. While daughters car is in the shop she drives mine. She lives an hour a way. I have access to a jeep to use. TOO FUNNY!
Any way. work is all weird, people keep changing appointment times. Hubby working way too much ot. I have started sleeping in the guest room. He gets up 2 hours after I go to bed . I wake him up when I lay down. He wakes me up when his alarm goes off. I don't think he has even noticed that I'm not there.
But now I have to make 2 beds!
I hope it does not last long!

May 20th, 2009, 01:57 AM

Good job Hat Lady. I've been doing so so except for today. i had a hungry day. The food itself wasn't bad just too much.

We are having crazy times here too. We made FIL go home with our spare car, yesterday clutch started going out on hubby's commute vehicle and I had to get it into the shop today 45 minutes away and get a ride home. Will have to reverse that process tomorrow. Meanwhile, I get to drive what I call the "big truck" F250 while hubby takes my car to work.

Then there's Hubby's toothache, FIL truck still not fixed displacing Hubby's special mustang from his shop that is now in our garage--scared it will get scratched and our cub cadet utility vehichle is outside. Also in Hubby's shop is a car of MIL's that was to be there just while they were moving and getting settled 10 years ago! Hubby is also having busy, stressfull times at work. I'm afraid my in-laws are drowning and dragging us with them. We are trying to help, but I fear it is like putting a band aid on a gaping wound.

So, during this calm day I also did some car shopping with daughter. Boo hoo! Hubby usually handles that department, but can't due to above and daughter goes back to school next week.

:eek!eek! i hope everything settles down soon.

I keep praying for all of us! At least it has been sunny!

May 21st, 2009, 12:33 PM

Where are my fellow self-nuturers? It is a beautiful day here! Things are,looking up! ....and i am so pissy i can't stand myself!:rolleyes:

I am one of those people that love to help, as a matter of fact being a servant is my spiritual gift. So why after I give,give,give am I surprised when I get taken advantage of and don't feel appreciated. I am being ridiculous which is why I am here hoping to chase it out of my system before daughter,bf & hubby show up.

Went to Son's school awards this morning. Good kid, average student and he received two awards. But I could tell he was upset didn't turn his permission slip in for field trip tomorrow. He has one teacher for three diff periods and she gets really cranky if he lets stuff like this fall through the cracks. She'll yell at him (his perception) in front of the class and it upsets him. He had that look on his face and it broke my heart. I feel like I am so busy raising my parents and my college kid that he has been on self pilot. Also ridiculous, because we do get to talk. But, you know how Mom's are--we don't like are kids to hurt or be upset even though these are valuable life lessons.

So, I get home and daughter is not here working on car stuff like she is supposed to be. So I call her and she was laying there. I told her well, I want to lay here to--maybe I will! I don't think I said it quite that forcefull, but that is how I meant it.I said do you want to find the car you want? She said yes--has to go to work at 4.

Anyway, so I :eatnphen1:and hope that will improve my attitude.

I think I just got up on the wrong side of the bed. I had to get Hubby into the dentist first thing as his tooth was hurting. I've been trying to get him to go for a week! Well actually 20 years! It is his own fault, if he would take care of himself he would not have these problems.

Well anyway, lost two pounds this week. if i could get everyone out of my hair and start exercising better I might make some progress.

wanna b slimmer

May 21st, 2009, 02:25 PM

Hi LZ!!!!!

Don't have time to read the whole thread, but is it ok if I jump into the challenge???

hat-lady

May 21st, 2009, 10:34 PM

Wanna B slimmer... Of course you can join us! This challenge doesn't end till June 15.
LZ sounds like you have got alot going on. Hang in there. I know what you mean about being taken advantage of. I just got my car back today, and sil came and borrowed the jeep. Not that I mind, but it's like "well you let ***** have the car all week, ...."
I have managed to eat pretty well today. I had a nice low cal breakfast, (4 weight watcher points) and salad for lunch, Supper I ate left over salad and a chicken breast. I cooked it in a non stick skillet, oven still shot. Of course I have had a couple drinks:) diet lemonade and vodka... I needed it...................

My divorced daughter showed up to return my car. Her NEW FRIEND was driving MY CAR(!) She was in hers. It was an awkward 2 minute exchange. I had some idea but I didn't think she would spring him on me like this . We introduced our selves and pretty much they took off. It opens up a whole new can of worms....
He seems nice, but I have those Motherlly concerns. I concentrated on remembering his last name, and I did a google search on him sure enough, everything she had told me about him was there.
It still is so unsettling. I am not hoping he is husband material. I just do not want her to get hurt again. The most remarkable thing was that when they drove into the yard, I thought it was her X husband!! ( they have been seperated for a year, but not divorced till January, supposably for tax reasons) From the back and side it looked just like him.
even the front from a distance it looked like him.
the x might be a little taller ( 6'4")
Any way I am all undone. hence the booze..... al least its not FOOD!!
I guess I am not able to control the situation and thats what gets to me.
But like I said , I just do not want her to get hurt. Her X put her through the mill. In more ways than one. They had been married 14 years.
His parents became our friends. and when it came apart, well its just a mess.
enough of that....
On ward girls... we must keep moving!!

May 22nd, 2009, 03:25 PM

Hey Veronica, good to see you. How is your life going?

Hat-Lady I would have had a fit if he was driving my car! I think daughter knows our feelings on that especially after BF wrecked her first car.

Speaking of daughter, she got another new Focus today & her own insurance! Her insurance was really not as bad as I thought and her car payment is $50 more. So, now she is on her own as far as cars are concerned. The only thing left we provide for her is cell phone. We will keep her on that until she graduates in Dec and has a chance to get established in a "real" job. Not bad considering she is only 19--she doesn't even live at home either.

So hubby is going to have to have oral surgery. The wisdom teeth are laying sideays pushing against the other teeth.

I am doing ok on watching what I eat. I'll be ready to hit it hard after the holiday. Hopefully, I will be caught up by then since we are staying home this weekend.

hat-lady

May 22nd, 2009, 11:06 PM

LZ Oral surgery for hubby! how awful.. He must be miserable.
We are not doing anything this week-end either. #1 daughter is with the new friend, her x has the kids. #2 daughter is going to her in-laws.
I think I am going to go to yard sales in the morning. I haven't been for ages. Not that I need anything. Just might be fun. I'll let you know if I find any treasures!!

I had an ok day today. I had cereal for breakfast. some fruit for lunch, and veg.and left over chicken for supper. No booze tonight:o
I am still working on my water.
How is everyone doing?
Angie, where are you?

May 25th, 2009, 12:42 PM

Ok Gang, we have got to get motivated! I have eaten awful for the past 3 days. Happy memorial day. I am getting back on track today! Nothing planned except to watch the NASCAR race--but I will watch what i eat!

wanna b slimmer

May 26th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Hey Veronica, good to see you. How is your life going?

So hubby is going to have to have oral surgery. The wisdom teeth are laying sideays pushing against the other teeth.

I am doing ok on watching what I eat. I'll be ready to hit it hard after the holiday. Hopefully, I will be caught up by then since we are staying home this weekend.

All is good, just really busy. The fam is great! Have a new BF ;)

I too, need to concentrate on losing this weight . . . I was also waiting for the holiday to pass . . . so here we go.................... :D

May 27th, 2009, 12:37 AM

Pretty good yesterday & today. The proof will be on the scale tomorrow.

Let's go folks!

hat-lady

May 27th, 2009, 01:28 PM

I have not done so well either!! i'M even having trouble with getting in my water.
I dread to get on scale.......
Ok... so we are not going to waste any more time. Right??
I am going to get on that tread mill and move!

CDCreations

May 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM

Hello Everyone!!!!! I am doing fine from the surgery, everything went as planned on May 20th (except that instead of being the first patient, he had an urgent patient before me, so I was the second; instead of 7:45 am, I was scheduled for 9 am). When I saw him come into my little room area that morning, I was so relieved and happy; I thought, no cancellations from this doctor today, I'm gonna get my relief today!!! This surgeon is so good that he finished up with the emergency earlier than scheduled, and was ready for me at 8:30 am!! So everything went well, and today is my first day back at work. My leg is sore, and I've got several big bruises, but the pain that had me limping is completely gone, I thank God for answering the prayers that went up on my behalf, Amen and Amen!!

I had a chance to quickly scan some of the posts, and there is so much going on in our lives right now ... I must admit that I also have been eating very badly, and am afraid to even get on the scale -- my initial plan was to eat right during my week's recuperation, but that didn't happen. Not enough water, fattening foods, yes, I'm guilty too, and even though I wasn't able to do my bike or walk or anything with my legs, I still could have lifted some weights, worked out my upper body, and I didn't even do that ... Well, if we keep on the same track we're on now, we will be huge by the time July comes around, and we can't do that!!

So let's try to do the best that we can, starting today -- let's grab a bottle of water rather than a can of diet soda, and let's try to incorporate more fruits and veggies in our menus. If we have any frozen veggies in the freezer, canned fruits/veggies, or if there are some cucumbers or carrots in the frig, let's fix them up and incorporate them into our meals. As I sit here eating vegetarian chili for lunch, let's eat stuff like that, brown rice, low-fat cheese, and see if we can slowly (but surely) change our eating for the remainder of this challenge; I know we can do it!!! TYYL!! Val

anadingding

May 27th, 2009, 04:04 PM

CDCreation- Im glad everything went well. You sound good and I am happy for you! NO more pain YEY! :D Glad to have you back!

May 28th, 2009, 12:02 AM

Hey all!

CD, so thankful you came through the surgery so well.

I am proud of myself today--wogged two miles, ate well and then worked out in the garden a couple of hours this evening. Yes!

More fruit and veggies--less carbs!

Tomorrow is another day. we can all do this one day at a time!

wanna b slimmer

May 28th, 2009, 01:00 PM

Geeze, everything has been pretty busy lately. Work is busy and my daughter is graduating 8th grade . . . my baby is heading into High School :(

But I am wearing a pair of capris that I haven't been able to get into since October . whooooo hooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!

May 28th, 2009, 03:11 PM

Veronica, great job on getting into those capris.

I'm doing pretty well so far today. I drank 64 oz of water before i allowed myself to drink a diet soda. Then I plan on drinking another 64 to wash it out. I had oatmeal for breakfast and a slim fast for lunch.

Have a great day!

May 29th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Missing my crew!

Taking this one day at a time really helps me. Did OK yesterday. This morning wogged 1.5 miles. I was going to do 2, but the elementary was having field day on the track.

Now, if I can just keep Hubby from taking me somewhere fattening for lunch!

CDCreations

May 29th, 2009, 03:03 PM

Hello all!! Just a quick note to check in; so glad to see that we're making major change adjustments in our diet plan, the good foods are going in, water also, exercise, so proud that we're getting back on track!! Me too, eating very good, incorporating the fruits and veggies, and have been walking around the office hallways, and also venturing out to do 2-block walks - I'm moving slowly, but I'm moving, and that's the important thing!! As I eat my black bean w/chipolte cup of soup, and drinking a delicious cold Crystal Light lemonade, with a nectarine waiting for my afternoon snack, I think we're gonna be okay!!! By the way, I read something that I thought was really deep and wanted to share - a woman who had lost 125 pounds is still doing very well and staying on her fruits/veggie/healthy foods diet. She said in the article that she now realizes that food is something that she eats to sustain her body, to live, so she is eating healthy meals and snacks to do just that, nothing more -- no need to reward herself with food, or stuff herself, but eats just for substanance, interesting ...

Ok, gotta go; have a great weekend, and I've missed you guys; it's great to be back!!!! :D

hat-lady

May 29th, 2009, 10:06 PM

wanna b Glad you have joined us! you sound like you are making progress.
LZ I am waning in my motivation.... I am trying not to let the family mess get to me! ugh! You sound like you are on the right track again, woo whoo!! Send me some momentum!!
Val, you sound wonderful! Glad you are up and moving . AND SO cheerful!! Good for you! You also sound like you are moving in the right direction.
I weighed and I gained 4... thats right 4 Ugh~! and I am grasping to not gain more.
I hope I can stay out of the kitchen this week-end. Help, I need help!!

shaynsethsmom

May 31st, 2009, 02:10 PM

Hi everyone ! I am Checking in . I know I have been missing , I just got a chance to read all the post , life is so busy and everyone has alot going on . I am doing alot better , my hubby has started exercising so I figured I better jump back on ! I can not have him looking all sexy while I look like this .. ha ha .... so here I go again . I weighed this morning and I was at 185 , I have not seen that number in two years.... I was excited , I have been so busy with cakes , and the end of the year school stuff , I have no idea how I lost weight ! then agian , I have not been able to sit down for anything ! lol... Now Ladies ... we have got to get serious , it is bathing suit weather , and I already have people wanting to come swimming in my pool ! NO NO ... My hubby works with a bunch of teenagers ...You think I want a bunch of 18 to 20 somethings in BIKINIS in my back yard ! I have got to get on the move !! still do not want teenagers in my pool , unless its family ! they get on my nerves ....
LZ ... come do my garden I **** at it ..lol...
Cd.. I am so glad you are not hurting , and I love the positve attitude !
Wanna be , glad you are here !
Ana .. keep up the good work !
HAt lady .... All I can think about right now is Dori from Finding Nemo ... JUST KEEP SWIMMING , JUST KEEP SWIMMING !!! I can hear her in my head ...

May 31st, 2009, 05:43 PM

Hey Gals!

I am on at the moment.

Let's go Gals!

CD, sounds like you are feeling a lot better.

ShayneMom, great job on the 185! I wouldn't want the teens in ny backyard either.

Hat-Lady--you are here. That is the first step to getting re-motivated. Tell yourself you are back under control as of now. Plan some meals for the week ahaead. Something that helps me is to make some kind of low calorie veggie dish to have in the fridge, that way I can have it without losing momentum.

Ok, I am in at 146 today. I need some loss so I can go back to doc. I have a challenge!

I will work out at least three times this week for over 30 minutes each time. Who is with me?:)

May 31st, 2009, 05:47 PM

Kudos to me and lots of pats on the back. MIL has gone to the Dairy Queen for ice cream & I passed! Yeah me!!!

hat-lady

May 31st, 2009, 08:10 PM

Passed on the DQ ?? Yes.. kudos for LZ
I am still "grazing along" You are right I need to put together some veggie munchies and get a fresh supply of fruit. Water, I need to drink more!!
Today #1 daughter brought the new freind over. It is now "boyfriend"
They were here several hours. Out on the deck , in the pool, in the sun. and of course eating. ( acting LIKE teenagers) He seems ok. but motherly concerns are overwhelming me.
#2 daughter, sil, and grandson here as well.
Angie, No I would keep the kids out too!!
Ok everyone on to a new week!! Please keep pushing me.

June 1st, 2009, 10:14 PM

Have done well today. Worked out in the garden for over an hour and then wogged 21/2 miles this evening. Food is good so far.

June 1st, 2009, 10:15 PM

Okay Hat-Lady how did you do today?

wanna b slimmer

June 2nd, 2009, 03:43 PM

Hi everyone!

Sounds as if everything is going good with you all. :p I'm on track still, despite being busy at work and dealing with a boss who is a total B****. I'm a stress eater, so for me to stay on track during this time is AMAZING!!!! :D

June 2nd, 2009, 09:46 PM

Veronica, great job. I am a stress eater to.

I went to Doc today and as up 1.4--I was disappointed but TOM showed up off schedule so I am going to decide that is why.

Still on track today. Will post my weigh-in after TOPS tomorrow.

hat-lady

June 3rd, 2009, 11:06 AM

Well, I'm still here. Hanging on.. yesterday not too bad. determined to have a better day today.
I have lost 1 of the 4 I gained. Ugh.. I am writing my list, trying to keep on track.
You girls are such a help!
I am going to work untill noon then do something, maybe walk by the river, or ride my bike. ( if the rain holds off)
Stress is high right now. Work lousy for me, Hubby working too much. custody of grandkids is a nightmare. ( x living with his "friend" ) Just to list a few...
On the up side, kids are healthy, my mom beat breast cancer, ... I found $20 in a purse from last summer:) ( unexpected treat)
Chin up, moving forward..

CDCreations

June 3rd, 2009, 01:02 PM

Hi everyone!! Kudos to you LZ on passing up the DQ; you know I'm proud of you on that huge, major accomplish!!! :D

I'm doing well, starting to get nervous about the wedding coming up for my daughter, whew!! I got the Mother of the Bride dress in the mail from David's Bridal, and it looks great on me, but I need to lose an inch in my back area and also in the hip area (my never-ending problem!). So starting tonight, I plan to sit in one of my kitchen chairs and do some leg lifts, side bends and arm extension workouts with weights. I plan to do something every day until the day we leave for Jamaica; I am sooooo excited!!

I hate that I've got only 2 weeks to get something done, especially when I had so much time to work on this body of mine. Didn't forsee that I was going to have the leg problem I had, so I'm just gonna do the best I can and know that it will be my presence at the wedding that will mean everything to my daughter, not how many pounds I have lost ... However, once I get back, the work will continue to get the weight off -- so here's to a great drinking-water day for us all!!

hat-lady

June 3rd, 2009, 09:27 PM

Val, You have lost 27 pounds! thats wonderful! I'd say that you have done great!
Your daughter will be so happy you all are there for her day.
I'm glad you have got a great dress! I think you should send pictures after the wedding!
LZ Keep it going , looking forward to your checking in after tops. I betting you lose.
wanna b good going, you are giving us all a boost with your progress.
Angie, thanks for the PM. Yes, I need to take my own advice! Lets go girl!!

today was pretty good, I ended up on plan "B" . Didn't get to leave work till 2, but walked on treadmill since it was raining.
ate .
1/2 of a taco salad, passed on sour cream. and most of the cheese
1/2 of an orange.
3 meat balls, 1/2 c sauce, passed on the pasta, Brocolli salad made with low fat dressing, apple, raisins, onion.
water, still working on it. 1 liter in. 1 to go.
I am still not anxious to get on the scale again. I am going to tow the line and weigh again Monday.

hat-lady

June 4th, 2009, 09:27 PM

Hello everyone!!
Today was ok untill I packed the DB's lunch........... I ate 3 fig newtons before I even realized what i was doing.
Oh well......
everyone keeping to their plans?

June 5th, 2009, 12:38 PM

...well almost.

I am getting the bathroom re-done. been doing so-so with my men gone. I am enjoying the peace.

145 this week. I so need to make progress! This weekend I will do good!

Come on gals-let's go!

hat-lady

June 5th, 2009, 09:00 PM

LZ you keep hanging in there. good for you. Bathroom redone? I'm jealous! I need to update SO bad. Yes maybe the men being gone will be helpful. I know I do better if I am not in that kitchen.
Val, how is it going? I am also jealous... going to Jamacia!! you dog!
You will look great!
Angie, How are you doing? I know you are hanging in there.
Wanna b, Are you keeping up with your plan? you are doing great!!
You all are doing so good hanging in there until the end!
I am doing so much better. I have gotten those munchies under control.
Drinking my water. I will weigh Monday. We will see...
We have a week from Monday to the finish. I think one of you should start another challenge. We need to keep together, there is strength in numbers!! and I need all the strength I can get!! I still have a long way to go, another 30 lb at least.
One pound at a time!!
Push onward!!

shaynsethsmom

June 7th, 2009, 12:58 PM

hi guys , I am still here . lol. I have been cleaning and staining my deck this week , so I have been outside everyday ... I have started exercising in my pool now ! so glad it is warm enough ! I hope everyone else is doing great , I will check in tomorrow with my weight ! xoxoxoxo

hat-lady

June 8th, 2009, 10:21 AM

Happy Monday!!
How was everyones week-end? Good to hear from you Angie!
I am making my list for today and the week. It is going to be busy!
I faced the scale this morning. back to 184. better, but still more than I was :(
I have gotten in a little more walking in outside.
I am not giving in, I have got to get this weight off. I am getting rid of my big clothes as I go. I have a few things in smaller sizes that I am wearing . I haven't been able to get in to them in so long my friends think their new.
LZ how is it going? Did you get some time for you while the gang was gone?
Project bath going as planned?
Val, I bet you are beside yourself in anticipation for the wedding!!
I hope it is a beautiful and happy day.
moving on.....

shaynsethsmom

June 8th, 2009, 01:15 PM

hi guys ... I am down one pound 184 ! whoo hooo !!!! i am losing slowly, but i am losing ! hope everyone else is doing great ...

CDCreations

June 8th, 2009, 05:03 PM

Hi everyone!! Haven't been posting lately; there is so much that has to get done, and I'm loving every minute of it!! I have been swamped with everything from ordering clothes to wear in Jamaica to keeping a list of what I need to do, when and where (getting my hair done, pedicure, suitcases), it has just been a whirlwind of activity!! So having this surgery done before going may have slowed down my weight loss, but my excitement at going is at an all-time high!! Gotta go, busy at work today, have a great drinking-water day today and I'll TTYL!! :)

CDCreations

June 10th, 2009, 09:55 AM

Where is everyone???

hat-lady

June 10th, 2009, 10:13 PM

Val, I got here late today. busy week for me too. But not as much fun as you are having. So exciting!! Mother of the bride stuff!!! When do you leave? Are we gonna be able to see pictures? I am not good at loading that stuff. OH you are going to have a wonderful time! We will want details!!
How is everyone else doing? I am plugging along. Eating lots of fruit. Work was better this week. (sales better) I hope it is an indication things will be turning soon
.
So whats going on? We all have to hang in there. No quiting allowed. Even when we reach out goals, we will have to pay attention, and not waiver from our plans, and keep working toward and maintain a healthy life style.

CDCreations

June 11th, 2009, 11:45 AM

Hey Hat Lady and hello to everyone!! We leave next Friday on a very early flight (it leaves at 7 am, and we have to be there 2 hours beforehand). I told the family that we will all be too excited to sleep, so wondering if we should even go to bed!! So much to do, and so little time to do it in, whew!! My shoes came in the mail yesterday; I had gone to several stores, but the heel was either too high, the style to gaudy, or a strap was pinching a toe, so I crossed my fingers, said a prayer, and ordered what looked like a comfortable pair online, and they fit perfectly!! All I need to do now is find a cheap clutch purse, and I'll be all set. This is such a wonderful and exciting time, and even though there's still a lot to do before we go, I am enjoying every moment of it!! I'm not very good on how to post pictures so I'll need to get my daughter to help me with that!

I was so busy at work that I did a lot of walking so I counted that as my exercise for the day; we had severe storms yesterday evening, and they're calling for more of the same today, and we still have to go pick up hubby's attire (white linen shirt, white linen pants, and beige shoes), but there is a store nearby that we know has these items, so it's just a thing of going to get them. I was surprised to find out that Dr. Ian Smith, the author of the Fat Smash Diet, is going to be at my church Saturday morning, so I plan to go and hear him. I think my church is going to sign up for a church wide weight loss plan through his book, so I want to sign up for that. Also, there is a nearby outdoor pool that has water aerobics during the summertime, usually around the end of June, so I'm definitely going to attend those. Along with Curves, I should be able to get these pounds off. I'm also eating fruits, salads, and healthy snacks and meals during the day, and doing okay with the water, I just need to push and drink more of it.

Have a great day everyone; enjoy the bounty of God's earth -- veggies, fruits and all the healthy things we need to give our bodies to make them strong and look good; we still have time to work off some pounds before the hot, summer days of July and August, and I know that we can do it, so no more excuses!!!

June 12th, 2009, 02:58 PM

Hey Gang--busy week for me too. No loss, but I am hanging in there and still trying.

I was exhausted after last weekend. Stayed up until 3am Saturday night trying to get the bathroom finished. It looks good.

Can't believe it is the weekend again.

Val, hope all goes well!

More later!

CDCreations

June 16th, 2009, 03:12 PM

Hello all! I had a quick moment to spare (cleaning up stuff at the office), but knew I couldn't go to Jamaica without saying goodbye to my phrends!! Thanks to you all for your wonderful words of encouragement and support in this challenge. I believe that when I return, this challenge will be over - I'm glad to have been a part, and hope that everyone continues to stay focused and on target with your goals - luv you all!! Val

hat-lady

June 17th, 2009, 11:31 PM

Val says she will check in with us when she returns. Lets hope it is a perfect wedding for her daughter.
LZ... how are you doing? I know you are keeping busy as the lady rancher. Or should that be Rancher Lady? Remember to be good to your self!
Angie... are you still hanging on? I am sure you are also busy with all the summertime activities of a young family.
The challenge was supposed to end Monday, I am still here. I did not meet my goal other than I am not giving up. I intend to keep counting those weight watcher points. and drinking water.
I did lose 5.5 lbs. I am pleased because I have not weighed this in 6 years. I am so close to breaking 180. For me this is big. I am trying to get the courage to post before and after pictures. ( and the computer savy)
I kept telling my self I would post pictures at the 30 mark... I don't know if I have the guts!

Today I had lunch with some friends. We all met at a place of business owned by one of the girls. My closest friend was there, and she was sitting next to me. I had ordered a ww friendly veggie pita, and a side of fruit. I don't know how to explain it but it was like she was ticked off at me because I didn't order what everyone else
did. They all had large servings of stuff that was loaded with mayo, and pasta.
Not all but she and one other had ordered desserts. ( Yes, it is the speciality of the house) All the other girls were chit chatty, not her. Then someone asked how much I had lost. I think she was really resentful.. I hate it because she is such a wonderful friend, we have so many things in common. I would have thought she would be happy and encouraging for me. It is something I have never had to deal with. Am I going to lose a friend because I am committed to losing this weight?
Thats a heck of note!
I hope all of you will continue here and keep up the fat fight with me. HL

June 18th, 2009, 05:49 PM

Hey Hat-Lady--I'm hanging in there.

I know how you feel--it's like they cannot enjoy your success. Just jelousy. Hopefully, she realize that she should be happy for you.

hat-lady

June 18th, 2009, 09:32 PM

I was with one of the girls to day and she noticed it too. She asked me what was TT so cranked about. Since she has never had a weight problem she would not reconize what TT was doing. Yes, LZ you are right... jealous. I had asked TT to join WW with me back in January. She laughed and said " oh I can do it on my own, I will watch and learn from you." We all know you can not do this without some kind of plan and support. TT's birthday is next week. That means another lunch with the girls. What should be a fun time I am dreading. I will order healthy and probably eat half. I won't be able to take it if she is picking at me again.
I am going to try to talk to her over the week-end. Not sure what I will say. but this is so unlike her to be a sniping "w"itch.
I have had a good day today, yesterday as well. I have stuck to my plan.
I still have a lot to lose. but I am trying to think in small increments. I must be patient.

My husband mentioned to me that I need a new wardrobe. I have been wearing old stuff that I had years ago ( when it fit) He must be sick of looking at these tired old things because he told me to go shopping this week-end at his expense. WHOO HOO!!
What a guy! He also knows how upset I am about my friend. I think he is trying to soothe me. ( or make her more pissed off when I have a bunch of new clothes!!!)
I hope you all are hanging on. Thanks for your input LZ. It was a revelation to me.
I never thought. about it but you are right.
Angie, talk to us girl. we miss you.
Looking forward to Vals adventure report from Jamacia.
keep on going girls...

hat-lady

June 20th, 2009, 12:14 AM

HOT here today. Heat index over 100.
Too hot to do anything outside.
did ok today. I am eating lots of fruit. did get some exercise.
Everyone have a good week-end. and happy Fathers Day to all the Dads.

hat-lady

June 22nd, 2009, 11:06 PM

A new week folks! I had an ok day today.
I did over do some this evening, but not horrible.
Lunch with girls again for birthday. TT seemed better ( well it was her birthday.) I bought her drinks, someone else bought her lunch. . I did talk to her over the week end. But not about the way she acted last week. Every think seemed ok. HUMM...

So... what is eveyone doing? I figure I will keep posting incase anyone wants to converse. I am trying to get a mind set that I will actually lose this weight and get to my goal. I have not been under 180 in a long, long time.
I have been getting rid of my larger clothes because I really do not want to go back there. Since most of my friends do not have a weight problem, and the ones that do are not trying to lose, I kinda feel like I'm the odd ball in the bunch.
Thank heaven for you people!

Is it as hot where you are as it is here? The heat index is 103 here. Good greif! you can not breathe outside!
Our pool temp is 96 degrees. Feels like bath water. I swam for my exercise today.
I put a clock on the fence so I could keep up with how long I was in. Yikes!! . I found I can not swim for very long. I am so very out of shape!
Hope everyone is doing OK. Looking forward to hearing whats going on. HL

shaynsethsmom

June 25th, 2009, 02:27 PM

hi guys i am still on this journey as well ... summer is here and life is busy , having both of my kids home all day is great , but i have no time for myself , we have been keeping busy , HL , it is as hot here !!! I am in Alabama our heat index has been 103 and higher .... our pool also feels like bathwater , i am ready to put ice in it . lol... i am down 2..... 181 ... so i am still losing , just slowly ... i will try to check in more . we can all do this ... love you guys xoxoxoxoxoxo

hat-lady

June 25th, 2009, 09:35 PM

Angie, good to hear from you. My husband and son-in law are putting together some sort of contraption to cool the pool down. It is hysterical to watch.-2 mad scientists at work. They have cooled it down 6 degrees in the the last hour. So it must be working!
I have been swimming and I think this has helped with my loss. down to 178.5!!
Today was a hungry day... not good. trying to hang on!!
Hope to hear from you all soon. HL

anadingding

June 27th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Sorry I've been MIA for awhile, been busy with school. I have exactly 17 days till I'm done with my Bachelors. YEY But wil be starting my Masters in August!
I started this challenge with you ladies at 203.4 now I am 185.4. 18 lbs. Hope to get better results soon. I'm glad we are still here after challenge ended.

CDCreations

June 28th, 2009, 06:24 PM

Hello everyone!!! My goodness, what a wonderful time I had!!! The wedding was simply beautiful, the weather was fantastic, and it didn't take much to get a tan from that hot Jamaican sun!! As you all know, this was an all-inclusive resort, which meant that all of the food was included, and all the drinks you could drink were also included, my goodness!!! And everywhere you looked, there was a bar, and in Jamaica, they have delicious frozen drinks like the American Flag and Miami Vice, along with all the delicious dacquris, and everyone enjoyed those -- there was even a bar at one of the swimming pools, you just swim up, sit on one of the bar stools (located in the water), and drink whatever you want!!! I was spoiled rotten with all the Jamaican hospitality, nothing like I've ever seen, just wonderful!! My daughter was beautiful in her wedding dress, and my new son in law was so handsome, I am so proud of both of them!! I'm not sure how to post pictures, so I'll check with my daughter to get their okay, and then I'll figure out how to do it -- the wedding, with the beautiful water in the background, it was so perfect; I'll never forget that day ...

One thing that I think was really good was that in Jamaica, they focus on delicious fresh fruits and veggies, so I really helped myself with that, and it seemed to have gotten me into a mode of wanting to eat more of them, even after coming back to the States. So now when I go to the store, I head right for the fresh fruits aisle, and select those types of foods now. I know I have gained, so I have a lot of work to do -- did go to a water aerobics class at an outdoor pool last Tuesday and got a great workout. Want to ask you girls something, I didn't go last Thursday for the class because that is when my daughter and new hubby flew back, so I went to the airport to get them. But then I heard on the news Friday that a young child drowned in that same pool, my Lord ... Is it strange that I'm having second thoughts about going back to that pool? It's like I know I'll have that precious child in my mind, and I'm feeling funny about going back there ... I'm thinking of checking out the deep-water aerobic classes around town; there is no impact at all when exercising in the deep water, whereas in the regular water aerobics class, you are jumping and running, and your feet are hitting the pool floor, and I had a few problems with some of the routines. I don't know, I'll see -- the important thing is that I continue to do something --

Well, I'm starting Curves back on Monday after work, and I plan to do my stationary bike after I finished this post. I'm so glad to be back, and yes Hat-Lady, that woman was jealous that you have lost weight, and that's why she acted the way she did. Don't even worry about her, she's got to deal with her issues, and yes, it is critical to have support and a plan when losing weight, something she really should have done for herself. So keep on doing your great work, sit somewhere else rather than next to her when you all get together for that second lunch, and smile about the fact that you are doing so well and that it's so noticeable that you have lost weight, and I hope you went out and bought lots of new clothes with your hubby's cash!!!!

Okay, gonna grab my water and do my bike now; it's great to get away, especially for my precious daughter's wedding, but now I've got to get right back on track and get this weight off!!! Luv you all, I'll check back later!! :D

hat-lady

June 28th, 2009, 09:54 PM

Val!! I am so glad you had a wonderful wedding experience for your family. Sounds absolutely fantastic!! I am so happy for your daughter. How perfect to start their road together in such a magical setting. I do hope we can see a couple pics!
About the accident at the pool, you must have been in tune to something. How awful for that family.
Sounds like you mean business about the weight loss!! Lets get moving together!!
I have not heard much from LZ. She PMed me about another friend on here that might run another challenge. I hope so! I need you folks!

So... Our student Ana will not have too much time off! You have made some progress. Thats a good thing! Welcome back.

LZ if your friend isn't able to start a challenge, why don't you?
Angie, Hang in there doll!!
This week end has been stress filled. I find myself gazing in the fridge..........