One-derland Challenge: 11/15 - 2/15

**Chiquita198126** · December 6th, 2009, 10:37 PM

I meant to post yesterday. Didn't get around to it. I updated my ticker though.
I went to the weight loss clinic yesterday and I am down to 203 woohoo! Looks like I might be under 200 before Jan 31st after all! I am soooo excited. Well all u lovely beautiful ladies take care and congrats to all of u! You all look amazing and ur families are sooo beautiful! Take care!

**KaysKidz** · December 6th, 2009, 11:26 PM

Originally Posted by Chiquita198126

I meant to post yesterday. Didn't get around to it. I updated my ticker though.
I went to the weight loss clinic yesterday and I am down to 203 woohoo! Looks like I might be under 200 before Jan 31st after all! I am soooo excited.

Congratulations! Heck ya you'll be under 200 WAY before then! I bet well before Christmas! WTG!

**ladys27** · December 6th, 2009, 11:46 PM

Chiquita198126 congrats, you go girl

, I'm cheesing for you.

**Chiquita198126** · December 7th, 2009, 12:23 AM

Aw thanks Ladies

I know u all will reach your goals!

**dee60** · December 7th, 2009, 12:02 PM

Hi Gals!!! I feel like I have missed alot...

Monica78... Welcome...

My Motto is Find Your Why... and Obsess over it.. eat, sleep, breath... that why... and you will do it before you know it girl!!

Ladies everytime you do one of your first... let share it.. maybe we should start a New Thread ..just for that!!

shoefiend...Rollerblading... I have thought about that too.. we have some that were my kids... but... I am s c a r e d.... my fat *** will end up in a lake somewhere.. LOL.... I can see it know... lolololol.... Pole dancing... that is something to think about... uhmmmm .. I am like you need to lose more though..

sosassafrass - bikini... know doubt .. we all deserve that by gosh... even at my age... welll maybe... will see how tone this old girl can get.. :0 first.
complete a triathlon (swimming, cycling and running)... Good for you!!! You are brave.. I was just excited about wanting to do a 5K.. YOU GO GIRL!!! Lets start training!!!! Fencing.... I can climb one..now.. :0 .. I that is not something I would have thought about.. good for you... make it happen!!

ladys27 . Rock climbing.. good one.. Express.. maybe that can be your why... show your sister how good U can look in those clothes....

**sosassafrass** · December 7th, 2009, 12:23 PM

Originally Posted by dee60

sosassafrass - bikini... know doubt .. we all deserve that by gosh... even at my age... welll maybe... will see how tone this old girl can get.. :0 first.
complete a triathlon (swimming, cycling and running)... Good for you!!! You are brave.. I was just excited about wanting to do a 5K.. YOU GO GIRL!!! Lets start training!!!! Fencing.... I can climb one..now.. :0 .. I that is not something I would have thought about.. good for you... make it happen!!

@Chiquita- congrats on your loss...by the time you read this, i wouldn't be surprised if you were in one-der-land.

@Dee60- i say by all means...it shouldn't matter what your age is, if you've got it flaunt it and we will have it. Its funny, now that i've started exercising and I can see a change in my endurance and strength, I have unleashed my inner athlete. Keep in mind...i've NEVER been an athletic sort, but its something about all of this exercise that is making me want to see what I can do.

I just learned how to swim a little over a year ago and i'm able to swim 3 laps (25m pool) without having to stop for a minute to rest, so i'm really excited about that, so i'm working on my endurance. I have a ways to go, but a journey begins with a single step.

Next, is the running part...THAT'S gonna be a challenge

, but with the extra weight coming off, i'll give it a shot.

The fencing class looks really interesting and to see those people constantly moving in the studio is inspiring, before I probably would have ran in the other direction if you mentioned anything about having to stay in motion for upwards of 30 minutes.

@Shoefiend- you'll enjoy the pole dancing class, i went to a beginners one and had a great time...and all i can say is those dancers earn their money and then some. A friend of mine teaches at a studio in Philly and i've seen their routines...i'm just in awe of the flexibility, core strength and their upper and lower body strength.

**dee60** · December 7th, 2009, 12:30 PM

I sent it to soon....

KaysKidz - Grandkids... my oldest daughter is 23 and knows she is not ready.. so I have 2 grand dogs and a grand kitten... and she brings them out to see granny (that is what she calls me..

) LOL .....slinky black dress... I LIKE THAT... ( want to look sexy when I see my highschool sweet heart).. You go girl with the nighties... that is great!! LOL... I just bought my first couple pair of thongs... I LOVE THEMMM.. where have they been all my life... oh that's right... they would have gotten lost... on my body... :0 .. You like to ride.!!! Well there is another reason to make a trip to OK...

One of my big accomplishments was to mount my horse without climbing on a stump first!!!! Now.. she had to brace herself... but God Bless her she has patience...lol

Chiquita198126 - Fantastic!!!! It is going to happennn.... and thank you ... for the compliment...

-Okay... so now.. I have increased my ... first wanna be's to
-SKINNY.. SILKY Black.. SEXYYYY Dress....
-I wouldn't mind having some sexy pic made... u know with a mans shirt.. showing just enough to be inticing.. um...
-Pool dancing - I am going to have to still that idea too.. LOL...
- I would like to take singing lessons... not that I can't carry somekind of tune... butttt.... I would like to have the confidence in myself to go karaoking and bring the house down...
- 5K I think about that alot... I just need to be able to run more then 90 secs first . lol ( did 3 mi yesterday walk/jog/running...came back with sheen splints)
- I want to dress in hip clothes... I AM TIRED OF THE CLOTHES THAT ARE DESIGNED FOR HEAVEY WOMEN... NO STYLE! I want snugg jeans,. shirt tuck in if I want and a blue jean jacket... and look good in it...

I want style!!!!! someone needs to teach me.. I have NO taste .. hehe
OH,,,Oh,,, and I want sex... :0 ... oh sorry... let me get a hold of my self...
- First... by January 11th... I want a flat tummy...that belly button needs to get back in place. lol... hips down sized.. the rolls are shrinking.. but damn they got to go... inner thighs .. that little fatty part on the upper part !! Gone...!! . Why... :0 .... cuz I am going to have a first... in 20 years... with someone very special.... There is my NEW WHY!!!

Just thinking about it just makes my heart flip flop!!

Maybe you all can help me with this... I am trying to decide how to surprise him... so put those minds to work ladies...
1. Let him pick me up at the air port.. dressed all sexy.
2. Be waiting at his house when he comes home from work, candles lit... music going... wearing one of his shirts... I could go on... but I probably shouldn't
3. Have some of his friends get him out to a karaoke night.. walk on to the stage.. back to the crowd... and sing his favorite song... to him... (need those lessons)
4. ?????????

Hey... he is romantic too...

... So ladies... let your imagination go... and give me some feed back....!!

**dee60** · December 7th, 2009, 12:56 PM

I found this site interesting about food!!!

p://www.nowloss.com/Weight_Loss_foods.htm

**LeJune** · December 7th, 2009, 01:19 PM

Hey ladies--catching up and cracking up!!!!

Love the pictures of the children. Maybe we should send them out on a blind date. :-)

KaysKidz - my girlfirend did fostering for many years.

Chiquita - congrats you will be in Onederland by next week!!!!

Office Christmas party went great. I did not do too bad. I have dr appoitnment tomorrow hopefully she will give me refills. Talk to you all later.

**Mrsace13** · December 7th, 2009, 02:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mrsace13

OK, I started out at over 230 not too long ago, I am getting there so I still want to join in too.

When I joined this challenge in mid Nov. I thought I could get to Onederland by Christmas, but I have stalled!! I'm eating the same but I guess my body got used to the less and better food. I feel stuck and worried my Dr will take me off if I don't show some loss.

I started mid July and down 25 pounds, that is not as good as I thought I would do. I love my Phen and feel in control but it is the working out. I start, then I stop. I can't seem to "make" myself stick with it. I really feel that is my answer to get to my goal.

Good luck everyone!!

**shoefiend** · December 7th, 2009, 03:29 PM

You guys really brighten my day every time I log on

You really know how to make a girl laugh!!

Chiquita - congrats on the weight lost! You will be in onderland in no time!!!

Dee- Great idea about starting a new thread just about our firsts!!! Btw: you read my mind about the rollerblading - lmao!!! As for the surprise I like option #2.

Sosassafrass - I am with you on the bikini, never have worn one! I have always had some kind of issue with my body and how it looks in a swimsuit. Hopefully I can get over my issues and feel confident enough once I reach my goal, cuz I would love to rock out in a tini weeni bikini - plus they always have such cuter styles in 2 pieces! Great job on your swimming!!! You will be ready for your triathalon before you know it!

Ladys - I think you read my mind - lol. I have thought about rock climbing also, it looks like fun. I just have to get over another fear of mine - heights!!!

Lejune - Glad to hear you had a good time at the party! I was thinkin about you this morning and how it went. Good luck at your Dr. appointment tomorrow!

Mrsace13 - I have had the same problem in the past with the working out. I find now that as long as I do something I enjoy, I dont have to drag my feet as much. Right now I am doing a walking routine in the am and pm. I have no exercise buddies nearby so I take my trusty Golden Retriever aka partner in crime - lol. She loves it! I know this because now she knows our routine and she tells me when it is time to go. So we go no matter what, in the cold, rain and today in the snow! I work better as a team, I did really well in the past with a work out buddy. Then my work out buddy moved out of state and slowly I fell off the wagon

You will get there! Just think about things you like to do or get a friend involved to help keep you both motivated. It is a matter of trial and error, once you find the things you enjoy doing they will stick.

Ok, now onto some more firsts I thought of...
mud volleyball (join a summer league)
water skiing
Bungee jump - now I have a terrible fear of heights so bad that step ladders scare me - lol - but I would really like to figure out a way to get over it!
Oh yes, and I love the idea of the black slinky dress - and would LOVE to shop at Victoria's secret on the lingerie side, not just the makeup/perfume/lotion side

**ladys27** · December 7th, 2009, 09:03 PM

Hey everyone, I hope all is going well. After looking over some of our 1st for once the weights off, I'd swear we are kindred spirits. Esp, with the swimming, marathon, pole dancing...shoefiend as for the rock climbing, I'm afraid of heights too, but you only live once, and it'll probably just be INDOOR rock climbing with a huge mat at the bottom. LOL.

Dee: as for express being my why, my why is I have PCOS, and right now my options to 'cope' are take horomones(birth control now and fertility drugs later) for the rest of my life, and deal with acne, infertility, mood swings and other stuff, OR lose weight. It's one thing to take bc pills because you don't want to get pregnant, it's another thing for it to be mandated. That's my why.

So anyway everyone's doing good, and remember even when we fall down, just get back up and keep going.

**sosassafrass** · December 7th, 2009, 10:53 PM

Originally Posted by shoefiend

Sosassafrass - I am with you on the bikini, never have worn one! I have always had some kind of issue with my body and how it looks in a swimsuit. Hopefully I can get over my issues and feel confident enough once I reach my goal, cuz I would love to rock out in a tini weeni bikini - plus they always have such cuter styles in 2 pieces! Great job on your swimming!!! You will be ready for your triathalon before you know it!

Ok, now onto some more firsts I thought of...
mud volleyball (join a summer league)
water skiing
Bungee jump - now I have a terrible fear of heights so bad that step ladders scare me - lol - but I would really like to figure out a way to get over it!
Oh yes, and I love the idea of the black slinky dress - and would LOVE to shop at Victoria's secret on the lingerie side, not just the makeup/perfume/lotion side

i would love one of the teeny weeny ones too...with the 2 triangle top

....hey, i'd even love to go to a clothing-optional beach and scamper around on the sand and splash about without a care in the world. I'm working hard to get that body...and i'm going to get some sun on it. The bikini would be a victory also...especially since i've been top-heavy for a while now.

I hope I'll be ready to complete a triathlon...my goal would be just to finish it without having to have a defibrillator handy or with the EMT's behind me.

You go on with the bungee jumping...i will be cheering for you, from.the.ground...because i'm afraid of those kind of heights. The volleyball and water skiing does sound fun and you will be doing that in no time...we will be calling you Malibu Barbie with your new teeny bikini on the back of a waterski.

**For Good** · December 8th, 2009, 10:51 AM

I'm "tardy for the party", but can I join? I'll have to play catch up since I guess I've missed a few weeks, but I need support, too, starting back on Phen.

**Okiediva** · December 8th, 2009, 12:22 PM

Am I too late? I have 27 pounds to lose and don't know if that's even possible but would love the support!!

**dee60** · December 8th, 2009, 01:12 PM

Hey Ladies.... I am dying over here!!!! My girlfriend has been after me to go to the bootcamp... Her and her husband look great.. she did not really need to lose but she has as well as firming.. Well... this morning I finally went!! OMG - just shoot me know... lol.... 1.5 miles of jogging ... sprinting... LUNGES.... I have never done so many lunges... well and of course.. I am hard headed... and push my self beyond.. cuz I want to keep up with everyone else... I do not like NOT being able to do something... then we made it back to her house for crunches... lifting 2 buckets of water for the arms... push ups.. worked triceps.. she moved from one to the other... !!! I m exhausted.... lol... I have been on the couch with ice paks on my sheens... lol... I do not think I will be walking tomorrow!!! HAHA... My quads even hurt!! LOL.. The things we do to try to look good... after all those lunges I should have the best looking *** in my area!!! LOL
Came home and had 1/2 grapefruit, 15 med shrimp boiled, with homemade cocktail sauce.. not sugars or salt and a salad with balsamic vig.
I have been alittle stalled... not worried.. went down a hair this morning... I think by the end of this week I hope to reach 199... well see!!

Now the question is will I go back for more Thursday!! LOL...

LeJune - good to hear from you.. hope all is well.

Mrsace13 - I am with you about Phen... it transformed me mentally... I was very over weight, hormonal and depressed.... the very first day I started taking those pills... my mood changed... I wanted to get out side and do something... boy I spent a month cleaning vines out of trees... you name it I did it.. My neighbors would laugh and tell me why don't you get those boys to do that.... By golly I wanted to do it..!!

shoefiend - Mud volley ball... that sounds sexy!! lol... sorry these days my mind stays in the gutter!! :0 .. and water sking.. I remember when I could do that!! Go for it... I think snow skiing... never do that.
So you think option 2 would be the one!! LOL... I keep leaning toward that one also..

For Good and Okiediva - glad your hear... these are great ladies... we like to laugh alot, the support is great and we like to invision when an all the first things we are going to do.. that weight has hindered all these years.
So jump on board!!!

Okay new first!! uhmmm
1. slinky black sexy dress
2. roller skating
3. Pole dancing
4. singing lessons
5. snow skiing (new)
6. 5K
7. hip clothes.. I need a style!!
8.

You ladies are the best... I have so much fun on this thread!!

**sosassafrass** · December 8th, 2009, 02:41 PM

Originally Posted by dee60

Hey Ladies.... I am dying over here!!!! My girlfriend has been after me to go to the bootcamp... Her and her husband look great.. she did not really need to lose but she has as well as firming.. Well... this morning I finally went!! OMG - just shoot me know... lol.... 1.5 miles of jogging ... sprinting... LUNGES.... I have never done so many lunges... well and of course.. I am hard headed... and push my self beyond.. cuz I want to keep up with everyone else... I do not like NOT being able to do something... then we made it back to her house for crunches... lifting 2 buckets of water for the arms... push ups.. worked triceps.. she moved from one to the other... !!! I m exhausted.... lol... I have been on the couch with ice paks on my sheens... lol... I do not think I will be walking tomorrow!!! HAHA... My quads even hurt!! LOL.. The things we do to try to look good... after all those lunges I should have the best looking *** in my area!!! LOL
Came home and had 1/2 grapefruit, 15 med shrimp boiled, with homemade cocktail sauce.. not sugars or salt and a salad with balsamic vig.
I have been alittle stalled... not worried.. went down a hair this morning... I think by the end of this week I hope to reach 199... well see!!

Now the question is will I go back for more Thursday!! LOL...

Okay new first!! uhmmm
1. slinky black sexy dress
2. roller skating
3. Pole dancing
4. singing lessons
5. snow skiing (new)
6. 5K
7. hip clothes.. I need a style!!
8.

You ladies are the best... I have so much fun on this thread!!

Whoo hoo....i'm not quite ready for bootcamp just yet...i'm taking little steps.

There are still days where I'm practically crawling to my car after a workout and there are days where i'm doing alright. I'm somewhat lagging behind on my New Year's goal of 25 lbs lost...I would have to lose 9 lbs in 3 weeks, which seems a little tough, but i'll try, because nothing beats a failure but a try.

I'm going to challenge myself within reason though...I upped my water intake and i'm adding another day of exercise in (increasing from 4 to 5). I'm trying to drink 100 oz. of water a day, starting this week.

However, i'm still happy that i'm close to losing 20 lbs though, so its not all that bad.

I like being able to have a hot slinky black dress...every woman should have a sexy black dress on standby if she has to go somewhere. I have a pair of black stilettos with a silver heel and ankle strap that would be great with a simple black sheath dress or even a slinky, form-fitting dress.

I can't wait to be able to have one as well...I love clothes and i'm sure my love will only increase when I get closer to my goal. I also love stilettos!!

What kind of style are you looking for? What particular clothing do you like? Are there colors you are fond of?

I always enjoyed dressing and making-up people because I could vicariously wear all kinds things through them.

**LeJune** · December 8th, 2009, 02:47 PM

Dee-that workout sounds painful but you know what they say--NO PAIN NO GAIN. Well in your case no firming of the ...... LOL

I went to the doctor today. BP a little up because I didn't take my BP meds because I hadn't eaten but she gave me another refill and was so proud of my progress. She smilled and was like girl--look at you! You are doing good. So, I will try to call in a refill and see how it goes if not, I will just go back in. Dec--my copay goes up to 20 but so what. Oh, the assistant at Walgreens was looking at the price of my prescription and was shocked that I only had to pay 1.91 for 30 pills for Phen. LOL. I told her, yeah, I know, I get that quite often. I picked up 4 prescriptions today and paid 8.00.

We talked about hubby and she said she would be willing to see him and put him on Phen. I talked to him about it in the car and he pulled a "Chrissy Snow" from 3's Company. LOL Anyway we will se how it goes.

I am home today with hubby. I head to New Orleans and Alabama this weekend. Looking forward to Emeril's and Copelands. LOL. I know, I know, I will have to work my butt off next week but it will be worth it. I promise not to go overboard.

How is everyone????

**LeJune** · December 8th, 2009, 03:03 PM

Dee - Karaoke would be fun!!

One of my firsts I would like to do hopefully this weekend will be one:

To be able fit in a airplane seat and not be uncomfortable and holding my arms so as not to disturb the person next to me.

Next first time goals are:

Water skiing
Wear a halter top
Learn how to swim so I can put on a sexy swimsuit
Buy a bra from Victoria’s secret
To cross my legs (I have big calves--always have)

After that do things I haven’t done in over 20 years:

To be able to do go to any store and by stylish clothes.
Not buy XXL or XL clothes and not be considered plus size
Get rid of the muffin top

**shoefiend** · December 8th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Sosassafrass - I love the triangle bikini top!! Would love to be able to wear one as well. I also have been too top heavy for somethin like that. Well now the problem is I am deflating in that area, hubby is not likin it too much. I told him well when I hit goal I think my present to us should be breast implants

Nothin huge, but I really want some nice perky ones that stand at attention - lol!

You will be able to finish the triathalon, I know it. With your positive attitude and evergy you can do anything you set your mind to!

Btw: Cant wait to be Malibu Barbie - lol. You always know how to crack me up!!

ForGood - You are not too "tardy for the party" you are very welcome to join

We all need all of the support we can get! Btw - love that show, The Real Housewives!!! Now that song is stuck in my head - lol.

Okiediva - of course you are welcome to join too!! We are all here for each other no matter how much or little we need to lose

Dee - I remember a short time ago on another post about the BL dvd you were claiming to be a wimp....Now you are going to bootcamp!!! You go girl!!! You are gonna have some buns of steel

If I tried bootcamp I would have died of cardiac arrest - lol! I have seen ads out here for a bootcamp class and would love to do it but just dont want to die quite yet, so I will wait til I shed some more of this weight. Btw; I also think mud volley ball sounds kinda sexy, so no your mind isnt the only one in the gutter! And yes option #2 for sure - go get him girl!

Lejune - New Orleans and Alabama this weekend?! I am so jealous, especially since you are goin to Emeril's. I have never been to his restaurant, have always wanted to go. I used to watch his show on FoodNetwork all of the time. Now I try to stay away from that channel so I dont get enticed to cook up somethin I shoudlnt eat

I am also with you on the crossing the legs part! Would love to be able to do it. I also have always had big calves. Hey Dee, talkin about this makes me think of Basic Instinct - maybe you should try her signature move for your man.... now whose mind is in the gutter - lmao!

Everyone have a great day! I do have to tell you that every single one of you makes me smile and I look forward to talkin to you all every day!!

**KaysKidz** · December 9th, 2009, 10:45 AM

I woke up this morning, and officially weigh less than my DH!!!!! WOOHOO!!!! This was a mini-goal for me to hit by Christmas! So I hit it over 2 weeks early! I should be able to hit one-derland by his bday (1/17)!! I'd like to hit it by New Years, but I know that's not realistic...but I should be getting close!

**dee60** · December 9th, 2009, 02:05 PM

kayskidz ---- HOORAH! YEPIE .... THAT IS FANTASTIC... I AM SOOOO PROUD FOR YOU!!! If I could do a cartwheel I would do one!!! HEHEH...

Shoefiend... Basic Instinct huh.. I may have to watch that again..it has been to long... sounds exciting though!! :0
I love the triangle bikini top!!) I don't guess I have seen them...
Hey... You tell that hubby... more then a mouth full is a waste anyone... (aleast that is what I have been told lololol) I am losing there too...

oooowwwee perky... I hear ya... sounds like a good idea!!

My but hurts from yesterdays bootcamp.. glutes... oh among other things.. I have me knee wraped... it has been going out on me since last night... well not going out... on the inside of my left knee... it is like a band that wants to pop over and hang when I go to set down.. painful and cuzs some swelling... don't know what exactly the problem is... I just keep thinking the more I strengthen it the better it will get.

Well Ladies.... I booked my flight!! NO TURNING BACK NOW!!!! I HAVE A LOT OF TONING TO DO BY JAN 11TH!!! As well as drop atleast to a 12.... surely I can do that... I don't know ... all I can do is the best I can I guess...
I am coming in a day earlier then he thinks!! :0

**JeaninWG51** · December 9th, 2009, 02:40 PM

Hi there all,
Looks like I have a lot of catching up to do here! We have had family in town since 11/23 and it has been tough staying on plan! They leave on Saturday. I am only down .25 this week. Officially down 14 lbs total in 9 weeks. That is an average of 1.5lbs per week and that is what the doctor said I would lose between 1 to 2 lbs a week. I sure wish is was faster. It will take me until next October to be 20lbs from goal. Keep up the good work everyone!

**LeJune** · December 9th, 2009, 03:07 PM

Shoefiend – I am with you. If I do a bootcamp. Please have oxygen on the field and an ambulance on stand by. LOL

Dee60 - You work it girl! I am getting so excited for you. Sorry about your knee.

KaysKidz – YAY!!!!! Hit that homer for the ladies!!! Men always loose weight fast—glad you got this on him. LOL. I think you can be in onderland by then. You are doing great! Keep up the good work.

Jeanin – It will happen—and it may not take that long. You are doing good—really. Everyone's body is different. Hang in there.

Good news everyone—I am finally at 229! Yep, at this point—I will happy to drop 9 pounds before the end of the year and then on to other goals by April and June. So roughly 55 pounds between now and then. I need to work my butt.

**sosassafrass** · December 10th, 2009, 10:13 AM

Originally Posted by shoefiend

Sosassafrass - I love the triangle bikini top!! Would love to be able to wear one as well. I also have been too top heavy for somethin like that. Well now the problem is I am deflating in that area, hubby is not likin it too much. I told him well when I hit goal I think my present to us should be breast implants

Nothin huge, but I really want some nice perky ones that stand at attention - lol!

You will be able to finish the triathalon, I know it. With your positive attitude and evergy you can do anything you set your mind to!

Btw: Cant wait to be Malibu Barbie - lol. You always know how to crack me up!!

LOL....i tell ya, men and the fear of the disappearing breasts. my friend wasn't enthused about it. i told him, i'll still have more than a mouthful when i get down to my goal size. I just don't wanna get the "orange in a dress sock" look to my breasts or the sunny-side up egg on a nail look, so i work on my upper body as well.

Thanks for the vote of encouragement!!! You'll have to tell us all about the waterskiing adventure....only thing is we can't wear the triangle bikini top on the back of the waterski...that's just a bathing suit top malfunction waiting to happen.

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My new laugh...or disappointment (depends on how you look at it)...i'll call it a laugh...because if i can't laugh at myself during this experience then it'll really be terrible. I get on the scale this morning...shame shame. I just went ahead and put it back under my sink...and i won't pull it out until the 17th.

It said 216.5 and I was about to do a dance around the bathroom because that would have been like a 1.5 lb. loss over the course of a week. However, something told me...weigh myself again and make sure I have the scale on a level surface. Stepped on the scale and it said 218.0...I weighed myself 3 times total (i usually weigh myself 3 times and take the average). The thing still said 218.0. I was like...sonofab****!!!!, but that's alright...0.5lb loss is better than nothing.

So, I've lost 1 lb. since my weigh-in on 12/4.

**LeJune** · December 10th, 2009, 11:24 AM

Sosassafrass & Shoefiend - Sorry for the breast issue. You crack me up about the orange sock. LOL. I wish breast issue was an issue for me. I actually would welcome it. When I was 11 my biological mom and I were wearing 36C's and it has been up up up and away since then. I am in G's now. Anything below 40 and less than a G cup would absolutely WONDERFUL for me. I probably could run or jog without giving myself a black eyes. POW, POW, POW

LOL

Okay everybody--just got to work and I am so excited I am 227.

Whew......BUT I go to New Orleans and Alabama this weekend. I am going to do my best staying away from starches but it will be kind of hard with all the YUMMY sauces. Hopefully, I do not gain 5 pounds in two days. I will be in the gym bright and early Sunday morning before church. LOL.

You know, I believe my goal for the end of the year is 220 and it is really starting to look duable at this point. I am doing better with BM's lately which had been a major problem for me.

How is everyone?

**sosassafrass** · December 10th, 2009, 11:49 AM

Originally Posted by LeJune

Sosassafrass & Shoefiend - Sorry for the breast issue. You crack me up about the orange sock. LOL. I wish breast issue was an issue for me. I actually would welcome it. When I was 11 my biological mom and I were wearing 36C's and it has been up up up and away since then. I am in G's now. Anything below 40 and less than a G cup would absolutely WONDERFUL for me. I probably could run or jog without giving myself a black eyes. POW, POW, POW

LOL

Okay everybody--just got to work and I am so excited I am 227.

Whew......BUT I go to New Orleans and Alabama this weekend. I am going to do my best staying away from starches but it will be kind of hard with all the YUMMY sauces. Hopefully, I do not gain 5 pounds in two days. I will be in the gym bright and early Sunday morning before church. LOL.

You know, I believe my goal for the end of the year is 220 and it is really starting to look duable at this point. I am doing better with BM's lately which had been a major problem for me.

How is everyone?

I'm not bad today....i had a wretched headache yesterday and I thought i was dehydrated, but that wasn't the case. I drank about 64 oz. of water before the headache's onset. It was so rough...I had to leave work early because the fluorescent lights were just making it unbearable. I couldn't stand any lights or TV being on until this morning.

LOL....you'd think that i didn't have enough breast to spare...now, i'm in a size 40H..from a 42I at my heaviest. I'm not worried about these breasts really going much of anywhere...to make matters even worse, I'm short (5'0"), so i'd like to not have a bra with the padded shoulder straps. My friend has just gotten used to me being top-heavy, he's joked that he won't have anyplace to rest his head when we watch movies.

I didn't get these breasts until I was in my mid-20's. I wore a B cup throughout HS...went up to about a C or D in college and then it just spiraled out of control.

Congrats for the 227!!! you will be less than 220 by the New Year, go girl!!! Oooh...I wish I could fit in your luggage to go to N.O. and AL (are you going near Mobile...since that's not far from N.O.?). I know i'd just go insane with all those sauces...and everything tastes better with rice.

However, you will do just fine...and like you said, you'll get your workout in and you won't feel deprived of all those goodies.

**LeJune** · December 10th, 2009, 12:11 PM

Sosassafrass - Heading right between Montgomery and Mobile to Monroeville.

Your friend is funny. Hubby hadn't said anything about it because they really haven't went anywhere. Early in our marriage I told him I wanted a reduction--and you would have thought someone had taken his chocolate the way he was going on about it. LOL

I joke alot saying I pay good money for my bras to have the "girls" locked and loaded.

When I had my accident last year the emergency room person cut my bra. I was LIVID. I told the woman--that's a 45 dollar bra. I could have just raised up for you to take it off. She just kind of looked at me like oh well. If I could have I probably would have hit her with that bone coming out of my leg.

**shoefiend** · December 10th, 2009, 04:03 PM

Kayskidz - WTG and Congrats!!!! You are sooo close to Onderland and will be there in no time

Keep meltin those lbs right off!

Dee - hahaha - I will tell hubby that! I do have to tell you tho his mouth his pretty big - lol. The way that man can yap, I tell ya, he talks more than a teenage girl

Hope your leg is feeling better! I feel your pain, just thinkin of bootcamp makes my body ache.

January 11th! Wow, only a month away - I am getting really excited for you

You will meet your goal and be in a rockin size 12 and look so hot he will fall over!!!

Jeanin - 14lbs lost in 9 weeks is great! Have you ever watched any medical shows that show you how much even 1lb of fat looks. It is alot more than you think! Keep up the good work, slow and steady always wins the race

Sosassafrass - lmao at orange in a sock! As for wearing the triangle bikini top while waterskiing...I may not mind the malfunction and flashing people once I get to goal and have my new perky breasts;P

Your .5lbs lost, it is still a loss! It may be a smaller amount than you are used to but you most likley gained muscle. I bet you will see a much bigger number come next weigh in from all that muscle burning away the lbs. So be proud of your accomplishments and your self for continuing to lose!

Lejune - Your comment on getting the reduction and hubby acting like you took away his choclate had me rollin on the floor

Congrats on the 23lbs lost and hitting 227! You will beat your NYE goal and be below 220 for sure.

Wow, $45 bra!!! I definately would have hit her with the leg or just poked at her a bit with the bone stickin out. Why would they need to cut a bra off for a leg injury!?! You should have sent them a bill plus added for pain and suffering. Especially since hospitals charge you an arm and a leg for even an aspirin you can get a a discount store for pennies. I cant even imagine needing to spend almost 50 bucks for a bra. I will no longer complain about my 40 D's knockin me out! I used to be a 34-36 B before all the weight gain but I think now I have shrunk to a c+ because all my bras are gettin baggy in the cup.

Have a great time in Alabama and New Orleans!

Well my week has totally been off! I usually exercise about 5-6 days a week, this week I have only exercised 3x so far. We had this huge storm start on Tuesday night and had over a foot of snow by Wednesday afternoon. I spent a lot of time shoveling and digging my car out from being stuck 4x

I have been exhausted and sore since. I sure hope shoveling, etc burns enough calories for this week. Not to mention it is below zero right now, with the wind chill it is -20 degrees - blah! Sometimes I just hate the midwest so much I could scream. To any of you living in a warm climate state..can I come stay with you for the winter? lol!

**dee60** · December 11th, 2009, 01:35 PM

WOW.. ladies... it is easy to miss a day and you get behind...

I just love everyone on here... lol... ya'll are great!!

Sorry for not addressing everyone today.. but I have to just share...

First! I bought the 14's!!! Muffin top an all!! The will stretch out alittle... thank god..

Second ... I wore them out last night with a tight long sleave turtle neck sweater shirt... ( I wore a high top girttle.. it was great.. hide my muffin, made it smooth. ) I HAD A FIGURE!!!!!!

Do you see that smile.. ummmmha!!

Any way it was my girlfriends Birthday part ( she is a cute skinny B...) love her.. all the ladies were that.. They were surprised at how good I looked... any way we started at Stonewoods for few drinks then went to a place called Daisy Dukes... my first time there... sports bar atmosphere.. ladies night... drinks free.. OMG.... I am getting to the GOOD STUFF>..be patient!!

Okay.. one of the ladies had paid for a stripper for the BD girl!! LOL... we all went off in another room, people could still see in through the door windows..
OMG... he was the Hottest 36 yr old young man I have seen... what a BODY!!! WHAT an ***!! I have that visual engraved in my mind ... forever!! DRUL DRULL... anyway... HE was good... he could shake that ***..
He came in dresses as a FIREMAN!! UHM.. His performance was fantastic...
youve never heard so many middle age women, screaming... laughing...

NOW... HERE IS A FIRST THAT WAS NOT ON MY LIST ... IT IS NOW ... BUT I CAN CHECK IT OFF OF DONE!! My firlfriend pulled me in and he gave us both a lap dance.... WOWOW... you bet I was touching that body... I may be old but I am not DEAD!! LOLOLOl... My checks (on my FACE) hurt from laughing so much!!

Anyway... I thought you all would get a kick out of my evening adventure... Did was quite hung over this morning though! And sore from yesterdays bootcamp... LOL...

SO.. ladies.. You might want to put that on your LIST of First!!

**ladys27** · December 11th, 2009, 05:06 PM

Hi everyone!!!!! Hope ya'll are doing good. I haven't been on in a couple of days and wow seems like I missed ALOT. But after trying to read them all, I got dazed and confused somewhere between tardy for the party, boot camp, boobies, and shoveling snow.

So to the ladies who post often and usually name everyone ya'll are freaking awesome. Everytime I've tried to do that or even think about doing I feel like I've been spinning in circles.

Well looks like everyone is doing good on the journey. and We'll be in Onederland soon enough.

...she wore an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini...lol.

Happy Friday!!!!
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**Mrsace13** · December 12th, 2009, 10:06 AM

Finally a little break!! Lost 2.2 this week!! It has taken 5 months to lose 27.5, well I guess that is better than gaining and I am almost at my Christmas goal, I need to lose 3.6 in the next couple weeks and now my treadmill got put up because of my Christmas tree!!

I can't get the ticker to change, maybe their site is having issues today.

**LeJune** · December 12th, 2009, 11:51 PM

Hey everyone! I started with my responses and lost them by hitting the wrong key. MANNNNNN

Dee--I am so hapy for you. I am LMBO off but you deserve to have a good time in those 14s. You go girl.

Ladys27 - you crack me up.

Mrsace13 - congrats on the weight loss and getting that scale to move

Shoefiend - You are right. What was I thinking of, I should have whipped her down in the ER. You think I can go back now and get her. It will make me feel better. LOL

So tired, back from trip. Only thing--didn't get to Emeril's and co-worker lied about breakfast place that was SO GOOD. Yuck a waste of calories.

Alabama was good but cold. Rained today--almost didn't make it back. I am so tired only got about 4 hours sleep total. Talk to everyone Monday. Take care.

**ladys27** · December 13th, 2009, 12:36 PM

Hi everyone, I hope your doing good. I really enjoy reading up on the post and seeing how everyone's doing, even though I don't reply to everyone individually. This thread really makes it all more enjoyable.

I'm skipping my weigh tomorrow, cuz my freaking aunt flow is will be here then and she always screws it up. Sooooo, I will weigh in 1 week and 2 water pills from now. LOL.

Lejune, I'm glad you had a nice trip get some rest.

...to my 1st list, I am adding wear an itsy bitsy yellow polka dot bikini. My other one is a halter top and shorts. I want to look good in a real skimpy one too.