New Year, New Thread, New EVERYTHING

**JustaRandomGirl** · February 16th, 2010, 01:28 PM

I am totally GRUMPY today... Getting ready to go run in this awful wind. I went to sonic yesterday to get a SMALL ice cream treat off the dollar menu and guess what came out of my mouth instead: "I'll have a regular size sweetheart shake please". Then I ate some limon chips. Jeez.

I am going to do my best to run my rear off today. Hopefully I go 3.5 or even 4 miles. That would be awesome.

**fabulous5** · February 16th, 2010, 03:45 PM

Hello ladies! It's been a while since I have been on. Busy busy busy.... I haven't been taking my phen to see how I do without. I have not gained any weight but wow do I feel hungry. Could be all the exercise. I have added classes to my workout, pliates, cycling, and get on the ball. Trying to challenge myself in different areas and I have really noticed a difference in my body shape.

Well this is the weekend we take the kids to Kalahari (indoor water park). I went bathing suit shopping yesterday and was kinda nervous about, but I walked out with three of them lol. I have never done that before!!

Sounds like everyone is still doing a great job, keep it up ladies.

**ryleighsmommy15** · February 16th, 2010, 06:18 PM

fab- I cant wait til summer is here and it is time to go bathing suit shopping. Hopefully I will be close to a reasonable weight where i wont feel like a fat whale.

Keep up the good work.

**Honeybaby** · February 17th, 2010, 09:24 AM

Wow, I am sooo not looking forward to bathing suit shopping.

Fab- you sure are looking fabulous!

**christykoeb21** · February 17th, 2010, 10:46 AM

Me either, but I'm at least hoping I can either find a tankini to wear or be able to wear the one I have now except I might have to go find boy shorts to wear with it instead of the bikini bottoms I have now. haha. Now I just have to working harder on my stomach.

I really want to enjoy summer this year so Im going to work hard at losing this weight. (Well besides I have my moms wedding to be at also).

I was 140 even this morning. Woohoo its going down. I definitely won't be able to meet my birthday goal, but that's ok. I think me not setting little goals works better for me because I never meet them. I dont know why.

Any way I hope its semi warm today because if it is the boys and I will be outside playing

I might have to take my camera with me also I'm itching to get some pictures in.

**ryleighsmommy15** · February 17th, 2010, 10:50 AM

FINALLY... After many years.. I think 8yrs I am at my lowest weight. I lost another pound today and Now am at 184.9

That makes me soooo happy. I know i have a long way to go still but so far i am down over 34 lbs in less then 2 months. All my hard work is starting to pay off!!!

**Stanley1009** · February 17th, 2010, 10:54 AM

WAY TO GO! That is really great 34 lbs in less than two months!

Started Easter Challenge:2/10/10-198.6
2/17/10- 197.2 (1.4) (to goal 23.6)
2/24/10-
3/3/10-
3/10/10-
3/17/10-
3/24/10-
3/31/10-
4/4/10-

Easter Goal-173.6

SW: 220.8 (11-30-2009)
201 (02-01-2010)
199.8 (-1.2) 2/8/10
197.2 (2.6) 2/14/10

Feb. Challenge
Strength: 440/1000
Abs: 930/1500
Lunges: 200/500
Squats: 255/400
Push-ups: 200/250
Run/Walk: 21.8/50 miles

**ninic010386** · February 17th, 2010, 10:57 AM

Hey All!!! I just wanted to drop by and give everyone my first official weigh in results...I am down -8.6lbs! Woo-Hoo

My goal for this week is to lose 5lbs. Next weigh in will be on Tuesday 02/23/10. Hope everyone is having a great work week!

**ryleighsmommy15** · February 17th, 2010, 12:39 PM

Thanks!!! Its been alot of hard work but now I am SOOO dedicated to eating healthy and working out. I never thought I would be this way but I really enjoy it now!

**texasbeauty1982** · February 17th, 2010, 01:29 PM

blah blah blah RYRY...

hehe luv ya! lol I am down .7lbs today!! All of a sudden I am losing again so idk what gives, but whatever it is, keep it up!! lol I have lost 3.2lbs this wk already too!! See what I mean?? I have been incorporating Dance into my exercise so maybe that change is helping...So Im at 217.3lbs now 17.4lbs to go till ONDERLAND!!

Cant wait!!

**Tosh322** · February 17th, 2010, 02:07 PM

Hi everybody!! well this weekend I had my cheat day on friday where I splurged a little but still lost on Saturday. Then on Sunday Hubby made valentines day reservations at this mex restaurant that is just known for being sooo good, and I splurged a little more, ate waaay too much really. Had one chicken fajita, half an enchilada, a glass of sangria, a few chips and hotsauce, and THEN half a piece of Tres Leche cake. Needless to say I fully expected to gain some weight but NOT 3lbs from it. BUT I ended up FINALLY starting TOM yesterday so I think that had somethign to do with it. I weighed this morning and had lost 3.5lbs........sooo now I gotta really really push it to get in the 170's within the next week!!!! Im having hellacious cramping but Im gonna try to have a good workout today and make sure I drink ALL of my water!!! Hope everybody has a great day and hope yall all lose BIG this week!!!!!!

**christykoeb21** · February 17th, 2010, 03:50 PM

Originally Posted by ryleighsmommy15

FINALLY... After many years.. I think 8yrs I am at my lowest weight. I lost another pound today and Now am at 184.9

That makes me soooo happy. I know i have a long way to go still but so far i am down over 34 lbs in less then 2 months. All my hard work is starting to pay off!!!

Congrats! That's amazing!

**SandieB** · February 17th, 2010, 07:44 PM

Lifes been pretty depressing the past few days... so I have not really done anything wrong... yet have not been pushing myself. So, how did I gain 4 lbs? It was 3 yesterday, then up one more today!

I could only wish it was TOM... however I have still not gotten it since giving birth 3 months ago! Not pregnant again, thank God because I think I would kill myself! Ive taken like 100 pregnancy tests though. A lot of you all said that happend to you too after giving birth, so I have tried to not completely freak.
I need to see some weight go because this is really putting me down. Im going to bust @ss tongiht.... I hope to lose at least 1 lb.

Lord, give me strength. I know I cannot lose all this weight over night... but Im at the point where I need some inspiration/motivation... a miracle?

*sigh*

**DimeDiva** · February 17th, 2010, 09:10 PM

Hey Phrends,

Today I weighed in and loss so now I'm at 171.8 and 1.8 lbs from my end of the month goal. I'm so excited. I've really worked hard this week and it's starting to show.

Fab5- That's excellent that you were able to get 3 bathing suits. You really do look fab! I'm hoping I'll be shopping for some this summer

Ry- Congrats to you on ALL of your weight loss so far. That is really good progress. I agree with you about feeling happy about being @ your lowest weight in yrs. It's a wonderful feeling and it's great motivation. Keep it up! (I know you will

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**christykoeb21** · February 18th, 2010, 11:13 AM

I was 139.8 this morning! Heaven! haha. So now I can't mess it up I have to be in the 130's by Monday! Eek! Which is very scary because my bday is Sunday and I'm sure I'll make a cake and probably go out to eat haha.

My throat is sore and I have a little cough and just feel crappy, but I've been ****ing on vitamin c drops to help maybe fend it away as much as possible I hate being sick with a passion!

I didn't work out yesterday because I had taken some pictures of my neighbors little baby and I was editing and also because nap time was cut short so we could tint the two front windows on my Expedition. So I might workout today if I can get some of these pictures edited or if I get tired of looking at them haha!

**Honeybaby** · February 18th, 2010, 11:21 AM

Christy - Wow, you are just there!! I would start working my butt off until Sunday and then Sunday give yourself a little leeway with the cake and all.

Dime - You go girl! You are almost there! I know you'll reach your 1.8lbs left by the end of the month! woot.

Sandie - Keep your chin up. I have been at a stailmate for like two weeks. Then again, I've been running around and so busy that I haven't had the opportunity to workout more than 30 minutes or so everyday (and some days I can't even do that). You will get over this little hump. I hope you are doing better today!!!

**texasbeauty1982** · February 18th, 2010, 01:35 PM

So, I was down 1.1lbs today bringing me to 216.2lbs!! Thats 3.8lbs so far this wk gone now!

woo hoo!

I went and got another eye exam done cuz my eye strain is killing me again, so they changed my prescription...I already wear bi-focals and now my eyes are getting worse so they had to UP my prescription. Well, last time I bought glasses, it only cost $178...This time??? Everywhere I went (including online) wanted $320-380!!wtf!!

Plus, my eye doc said that she MAY not have made my prescription strong enough so if they dont help then I need to go back to her and have her up my prescription again!! Heck no I aint paying $300+ for glasses right now, only to pay that much again a few wks later! She can kiss my butt! lol So I finally found a place that would honor a 50% off coupon and ended up paying $224 for a cute pair of Orange Calvin Klein glasses

stupid glasses....hehe

**ryleighsmommy15** · February 18th, 2010, 08:20 PM

Good evening ladies... So today I was down to 184.1 Im happy with that. I dont know why but the scale really has been dropping today. I havent really put a whole lot of effort into working out like i normally do so i hope that tomorrow it drops.

Keep up the great work ladies.
Sara- I wanna see your new glasses when you get them so you better post a pic.

**allylynn** · February 19th, 2010, 03:33 AM

I've found a couple of things to eat that keep me feeling full. Thought I'd share. I boil 3 or 4 eggs (depending on how big they are). Approx. 280 calories. I eat them with pepper and feel very full for about 4-5 hours. Then I eat a Angus hamburger patty for lunch. Another 280 calories and I savor every bite and the smell too! They come from the microwave and are delicious!

**Honeybaby** · February 19th, 2010, 09:27 AM

Well, good morning ladies! I hope you are all having a wonderful day! I am very happy my scale is FINALLY moving. I haven't been exercising as much as I was, but I have been running around like a mad woman so I think that's kind of making up for it. For example, yesterday I had 3 places I had to go after work with my daughter that were not "short" visits at each place and I walked around a lot at each place in high heels with the little thin heel. So, that's a good thing, because after doing all of that got home around 3-4 hours later and my butt was hurting. I am guessing with the high heels it worked my booty out a little! Anyhow, I weighed today and I am at 203.5. I think since TOM is over I dropped water weight over night, because yesterday I was 205. I even re-weighed myself twice this morning just to make sure.

Have a good day!

**Honeybaby** · February 19th, 2010, 09:28 AM

Oh yeah and I was eating 1500 calories a day and working out an hour to an hour and a half, but the past two weeks I've been so busy at work and so busy when I get home that I don't have time to eat very easily. So I have only been eating about 900-1000 calories, so I am sure that has something to do with my weightloss and lack of exercising too. It's just taking forever. Next week will be a lot less hectic and I'll be back on my normal schedule.

**texasbeauty1982** · February 19th, 2010, 12:19 PM

YAY Honey!! U are almost in ONDERLAND!! SO close!! I bet u r so happy!

So, I did good yesterday, but my Sodium intake was a tad high so I didnt lose a thing today and Im perfectly fine with that

I've done excellent this wk so its OK..just as long as I dont gain weight back now

hehe So far today I have done 1 hour of Just Dance and a 30min run...when I get home from work, I will do it again and then when the boys go to bed I will do it AGAIN!! lol I will see that lovely number 215 by the end of the wknd..just wait.

**Tosh322** · February 19th, 2010, 02:12 PM

yay Tex!!!! ur doing great girl!!! Honey Tex is right you will be in ONEderland in no time at all!! Well so far for the week I am down 5.5 which is great for me considerign i gained on monday from Valentines and TOM. but im down now and have lost a total of 22 lbs so far...i really really need to be in the 170's I want to be at least in the 160's by March 13....so im hopin to have a good month!!! Everybody is doing great!!! have a wonderful weekend!!!!!

**Krys** · February 19th, 2010, 02:15 PM

Hey everyone! Is anyone as happy to see the weekend as I am? This has been a horrible week!!! Both of my girls ended up with double ear infections and bronchitis. So, I stayed home from work three days this week to take care of them. They were very needy and clingy because they didn't feel good and NO ONE got much sleep! So...I got ZERO exercise this week. I weighed today for my weekly weigh in and am down -2 pounds for the week. This is my lowest loss so far. I am gonna try not to obsess about it though! My girlies were sick and needed momma to take care of them

You are all doing great!

FAB: You look great!

HONEY: Glad to see the scale is moving for ya! It is SO discouraging when you are stuck at the same number! I have been stuck for a few days now with NO change whatsoever...BLAH

TEX: 3.8 already this week!!! WOW! I have to say you are my biggest motivation. Its because we started almost at the exact weight and only a day apart from each other. I think we are the same age too LOL! And we both have two kiddos fighting us for the wii. I am so glad you are on this journey! I love reading your posts and think, man if Tex is doing so well then I should be too. So, hopefully I can get back on track with exercise if my girls are feeling a bit better tonight!

KRYS

**texasbeauty1982** · February 19th, 2010, 03:32 PM

You are so CUTE in ur new pics KRYS!!

and Thank You..u r so sweet..how weird is it that we started one day apart, our SW's were 1lb off from each others, and right now we r only a pound or so apart?? lol Crazy...I am 27, how old r u?? hehe and yup, I have 2 boys! lol and girl, u lost 2lbs already this wk so what do u mean "u wish u could do as good as me?? lmao YOU ARE!!! Technically, u are doing better than me becuz I started a day b4 you and u are right on my tail so hush! lol Keep up the good work, and maybe we will both see ONEderland together!!

**Krys** · February 19th, 2010, 05:01 PM

TEX: Thanks for the pep talk. Its crazy how your energy drops when you get used to exercising and then stop for a week! I am just so tired today! I have been in a bad mood too LOL!

I am 27 too

KRYS

**shawntaedaylin** · February 19th, 2010, 05:25 PM

Good Friday Ladies!!! You all are doing wonderful! Any big plans for the weekend? I am home with just my hubby, thats exciting!!! I'm sure we will miss the kids by 7 tonight lol, the house will be to quite. I really shouild get some exercise in this weekend cuz I did nothing this week, I was blessed with my TOM Tuesday on a good note I havent gained any though I'm at 171.1 I cant wait to be in the 160's that will be a real motivator for me to get into 150's havent been there in 5 years

Krys- Your before and after pis are so good! Your so pretty!

Sandie- Im sure that you will start losing, and for the whole TOM thing the more you stress over it the longer it will take for it to come, so try and relax be thankful you arent having to deal with it lol

Tex- Wow you are really losing fast, thats awesome. And it's always such a great feeling when someone notices the weight loss CONGRATS! I can't wait for some one to notice mine, I need to work harder this coming week. Keep it up and you'll be in onederland before you know it.

**repeatoffender** · February 19th, 2010, 05:30 PM

Hey everyone! It's been crazy at work so I don't get to get on here much. I had a stomach virus last week so I lost about 5 pounds just to gain it right back this week (I think it was mostly water and I was soooo hungry after I got better - I wasn't taking the phen). I haven't started back on the phen yet, but probably will next week. It sounds like everyone is doing great though!

I FINALLY got a WII (love that tax money) but am still looking at the WII fit. We did the bowling last night though and loved it. At least it keeps me OFF MY @$$! Anywho, we are still looking for a used treadmill or elliptical so we can do that too.

Next month, we are starting a workout challenge here at work on teams (nationwide for anyone who wants to participate at CIGNA offices) so that should kick my butt into gear. I'm the team captain and if I don't workout, I let my team down so now I have to do it!

Anyway, getting ready to go home. I hope everyone has a great weekend!

**ryleighsmommy15** · February 19th, 2010, 05:52 PM

What a busy week it has been and I sure am glad it is friday!!!! I was down .5 today bringing me into the 183s!! Tosh - I know how you feel, I just can't wait to see the 170s! Your doing great tho! Keep it up!

Today we took the kids to the mall and walked around all morning. It felt so good to be out of the house. Im just a little bummed that I haven't worked out so much today. Plus we are going out to dinner. Lets hope the scale isnt up in the morning.

**christykoeb21** · February 19th, 2010, 06:40 PM

I wasn't going to workout today because I just feel crappy, but I haven't worked out since Tuesday so I told myself to get off my butt haha.

Let me just say those Hula Hoops kicked my butt. I did some other things too and then ended with the hula hoops again and I was dripping in sweat. Surprising.

I think I might break out my 30 day shred again and see if it still makes me sick. I kind of hope not because I want to get toned. I need a treadmill ahhh! ****s all my tax money had to go to the truck grr.

Oh well. It was worth it. I'm wondering if a gym membership would be worth it for me. We have a YMCA but it's 20 mins away and I just don't know if I can justify it right now. Maybe when my oldest is in school? We'll see.

I was 138.4 this morning woot! So I'm downing water all weekend and just not over eating. I think we might be going out to eat on Sunday for my bday but I'm not exactly sure the weather is supposed to be kind of crappy. I want to take up running too but when I run on the Wii my boobs just bounce way too much. Plus I am out of shape haha. Obviously will work up to running. Anyone know of a good sports bra?? lol

**christykoeb21** · February 19th, 2010, 06:41 PM

Oh and just to say I'm a big chested girl I was a 34G and I think I'm down to a 34DD but I'm not exactly sure just know that my G cup bra is too big now haha. YES!

**SandieB** · February 19th, 2010, 08:54 PM

Thank you everyone for your encouragement! I was so pissed the other night about my weight gain I have been kicking butt for the past few nights. It only took one night of working out for 90 minutes to drop that 4 lbs I'd gained. That doesn't sound right does it? But it happened! I've continued to work out for 90 minutes each night, I am going to weigh myself tomorrow morning, I really hope to see another huge drop.

Everyone is doing so great! I have to admit... the other night I got teary eyed because I am so jealous that everyone else is down to the low 200's. I know I'll be skinny again... and I am even loving getting back in shape and working out so much... I just wish I had not let my weight get so high.

Soon enough though.

**Krys** · February 19th, 2010, 10:42 PM

Good evening everyone! My girls felt good enough to stay the night at their auntie's house and hubby is on 2nd shift, so I am all alone for the night! I am SCRUBBING the house down to make sure all the germs from their bronchitis are gone! I have music cranking and am dancing around like a crazy person (with the window shades pulled down of course LOL).

SHAWNTAE: Thanks for the comment

Its very sweet of you! At first I couldn't tell a difference. Then I put them side by side and could really see the change. Everyone has been telling me they can see the difference most in my face.

TOSH: You are doing great girl, keep it up!

Christy: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the hula hoops! I made a custom routine and put them in between every other activity LOL. Makes me feel like a weirdo, but I sweat like crazy too.

SANDIE: Awww, your post made me so sad. You are doing great! Sometimes I am really hard on myself too. I keep thinking if I hadn't been so big when I started I could be finished so much faster. But, you have to think more positive. Just focus on the weight you are losing! 90 mins a night is awesome! I hope you get your big loss tomorrow

KRYS

**ryleighsmommy15** · February 20th, 2010, 12:30 AM

Sandie- Dont be so hard on yourself. As long as the scale is going down then your doing it right. I have to keep telling myself that I didnt put this weight on over night so its not coming off overnight either. Keep your head high and be proud of what you have accomplished so far... dont give up.

Well... I went out to dinner with a friend and gave into temptation... I had a steak and a baked potato. I feel so stuffed. I only ate half my 8oz steak but i just know the scale will be up tomorrow. I also didnt get in nearly enough exercise today.