Tiger's Angels [Archive] - Bootcamp Buddies - Weight Watchers Support Forum

oshie15

11-02-2006, 02:13 PM

and we know that you are going to beat this whole gym/exercise issue!
I only have an issue with the mornings. I go in the evenings and on the weekends. I usually get in 3 workouts. I think my goal right now is to bump it up to 5. I love working out once I am there. I jog on the treadmill for about 2 miles. I am trying to bump it up to 3. I want to do a 5k soon. I LOVE jogging. I have had some issues with my lungs, I have very slight asthma, so when I am sick I hack(sp?). Anyways, enough complaining from me.

I will be thinking about you tomorrow, girlie!!!! Maybe with the two of you inspiring me, I will try some mornings again. I really want to be able to jog more. Let me know how it goes.

So we are all joggers, huh? Interesting, a new challenge we can do!!! Victoria, I know you are starting out jogging again, but Amy how much and often do you jog.

I LOVE THIS THREAD! Thank you so much for your support! I did not realize how much this would help my motivation.

I don't know what happened to the other two. I do have a computer at home, but I am in class or the gym most evenings, unless you are available after 8 ish to IM in the evening.

I do sneak on here, during the day when the office is quiet. hehe;)

scopel

11-02-2006, 02:39 PM

i started a program that i found online that prepares you for a 10k. i am in week 5 of it and i love it! running is such an adrenaline rush! the program is a 3 day/week program but i go 5 days a week...because i really want to get the weight off. and because running is soooo addictive.

here's the link: http://www.sportmedbc.com/Content/InTraining/Programs/Run10kIntro.asp

i think we might be able to make exercise/days a week part of our challenge. at least that would keep us accountable to the days that we pledge...like victoria did. i am willing to pledge 5 days a week. and i will post each successful day. so, here goes. (i am going to be running tonight so i will come back and add that later)

and before i forget, i LOVE this thread too. it's nice to get to know some people on a little more personal level. we can do this! oh yeah, if you ever sign on and see that i'm online...feel free to im me.

2.5/10 lbs gone forever
4/5 days exercise DONE

ThinLadySings

11-02-2006, 02:46 PM

Thanks ladies for the congrats!!! I'm just thrilled!! I don't know what it was about our conversation yesterday, but it was something that changed my mindframe. I was complaining that I didn't have a routine. However, as I was writing that, I was realizing that I didn't have a routine because I didn't MAKE one. The motivation behind getting up in the morning is having more time to do stuff after work. I don't think there is anything else I could do that early in the morning other than workout...It seems like a good time management technique for me.

Michelle-Do you want to switch to running in the mornings? If running in the evenings fits into your schedule better, why not stick to it? However, if you really want to run in the mornings, feel free to use me as a motivator. Mornings is the only REAL time I have to do this. PLus, I could use the motivation myself! I wish you had IM!!

Amy-Thanks again for talking with me yesterday!!! Had you not talked with me about running, I wouldn't have gotten back on the wagon. And I like the idea of making a pledge....

Soo...

My Running Pledge:

For the next 10 weeks I will run 4x a week. By the end of 10 weeks, I will run 30 minutes straight.

Day 1 of Week 1 Accomplished!

scopel

11-03-2006, 12:07 PM

okay ladies...i did it! i got up this morning and worked out (you better appreciate that Victoria:) ). working out in the morning is HARD!!! i think that evening workouts are best for me...i was so stiff this morning (b/c of the cold and just waking up), it was hard to move. BUT, I DID IT! so, how did your workout go this morning victoria? just curious...it does feel good to have it behind me for the day. hmmm, i might have to consider that advantage. we'll see.

michelle...how is everything your way? have you gotten your exercise in this week? i still think you are bloated b/c of TOM, i wouldn't worry too much about the scale.

do either of you know anything about lifting weights? i don't have a gym membership so it's pretty much out of the question. plus, it scares me b/c i already have big calves and i don't want to do anything to make them bigger. i know that low weights with high reps is the way to go...just curious as to your thoughts on the subject. the fact that muscle burns 50x more calories than fat is what started this whole thing, that and people telling me that i need to add weights to my exercise routine. what do ya'll think?

2.5/10 lbs GONE forever
5/5 days exercise DONE

roxy-beLLa

11-03-2006, 12:18 PM

hello ladies.. you are doing awesome.. keep up the great work :bcbsalute :bcbsalute

oshie15

11-06-2006, 12:34 PM

Hey ladies! I only have a moment, but I just wanted to check in. I had a crappy weekend, but I am back 100% to Flex starting today.

Amy, nice job getting up on Friday! I am very impressed.

I will talk to you girls later.

scopel

11-06-2006, 02:54 PM

ThinLadySings

11-06-2006, 04:47 PM

Hi Ladies! Sorry, its been a really nutty day! A really important piece of mail was somehow signed off by an unknown person, and now it has magically disappeared!!!

So, I worked out again on Friday! Yay me!!! I was even getting sick and I still dragged myself up to do it! Amy, aren't you glad you tried it? I love the feeling of having it behind me for the day!

However, I continued to get sicker over the weekend, and so, I didn't workout yesterday like I had planned....I slept till 130 in the afternoon instead! I think my body needed it!

But, the NYC trip...umm..non existent. Yeah, I was super tired friday night when I set my alarm (my flight was at 6:55 am, I needed to leave by 5 am and get there by 6am), and I thought to myself "okay, I have to leave at 5am" so I set my alarm for 5 am instead of 4am, woke up, took 1 hour to get ready...and it was the second I got in my car at 6am that I realized I was an entire HOUR behind schedule!!! To make a long story short, there was no point in taking the next flight at 1045, as my meeting would be nearly over by the time I'd get there, so I wanted to cancel. Unfortunately, no one wanted to hear that I missed my flight and I wanted a refund....until I called the airline company and told them I had a horrible case of the stomach flu and was in no condition to fly and even said I missed my earlier flight because I was stuck in the bathroom! I hate lying, but at least I only lost $30 on my ticket!!

So, anyway, I stayed about 89% OP this weekend...which is really awesome for me. I counted almost everything. I went 6pts over my weekly allowance...not thrilled about that but.........I got on the scale this morning and it said 169!!!! Wooo! I HAVEN'T SEEN 160'S FOR THREE FREAKING YEARS!!!!! However, I was naked and unfed. Hmm...my meeting is in 1.5 hrs and I've eaten and I'll definately be wearing clothes so I don't think I'll be down there for the meeting....yet! However, if I've even lost .4 I'll be offically down 10lbs since I started WW...but if I do that, I'll be AMAZED. 172.8 is a big plateau for me and its my TOM.

So, my plan for this week:
Remain on flex.
Restarting Week 1 of my Running (I need another week to get my body back in shape a bit)
Cook something. Anything. I just need to stop eating out for lunch every day!

ThinLadySings

11-07-2006, 09:09 AM

So, I lost .6lbs last week!

I FINALLY have lost 10lbs!! Well, 10.2lbs to be exact. I know I weighed myself at 169 yesterday morning, but I was expecting to be more since my WI was later in the day.

Hooray!! How's everyone else doing?

Starting Weight for Tiger's Angels: 174
Current Weight: 172.2
Goal Weight for Tiger's Angels (and 10%): 164
Lbs to go: 8.2lbs!

oshie15

11-07-2006, 12:23 PM

hello! i had a BUSY weekend! sorry yours was crappy michelle. :confused: maybe this week will be great and relaxing??!!? you never know. hopefully getting back on flex will help out any problems you have been facing.

i wi tonight so i will let you ladies know how everything goes...i think TOM may cause some issues though. blah!
victoria...where are you? how has your running gone? how was your trip this weekend? let us know so we can cheer you on. :jump_jack (that's me cheering)

oh yeah, and thanks chrissy! :D
Sounds like are doing great at staying committed Amy! Nice job. Sorry, I don't mean to be such a downer. I started back to flex Monday, and I am very optimistic about it. Even though I did not lose on Core, I think it was the break I needed from Flex.

LET US KNOW HOW WI goes. I am sure you will do great!

oshie15

11-07-2006, 12:28 PM

Victoria, so sorry about the meeting! Was it for work? That totally sucks!

NICE JOB AT YOUR WEIGH IN!!!! Hope you are feeling better. So many people are ill. There are some icky viruses going around.

Both of you inspire me!

scopel

11-07-2006, 12:54 PM

oshie15

11-07-2006, 01:01 PM

i lost a pound!!!

congratulations victoria on getting past your 'hump'! i'm so proud of you buddy! sorry about your flight. oh well, at least you got some rest. how's working out going this week? keep us posted!

michelle...i'm sure you will see a drop soon. it's cool that you were able to use core as a break for awhile. i'm really excited about our thread and i think we are going to do GREAT!

Challenge:
3.5/10 GONE forever
2/5 days exercise DONE
You are rockin' Amy!!! Nice job. It is such a motivator(sp?) to have you two dedicated buddies! I am sure I am going to drop some too! I am trying not to beat myself up for my weight gain, cuz I did quit smoking. So when I get down on myself I try to think of that and think positively. Thinking negatively is what gets me into the trouble.

Amy, you are so close to goal! Way to go!

I ordered some jeans off ebay. They are too small, but I intend fit in them by the end of the month. (i did not do that on purpose, but an additional motivator(sp?), cuz they are the cutest jeans ever!!!

I am so excited about the thread too! Much luv buddies!

ThinLadySings

11-07-2006, 01:23 PM

The meeting I was going to was at NYU's business school, Stern. There was a seminar called "Opening Doors for Women" and I was all signed up to go to this! I'm debating on breaking into the business world from my music degree, and I was hoping to gain some insite at this. Oh well. The exercising is going great. I started again today. I feel fantastic (well, aside from the fact that I"m bloated from TOM). I"m glad I started!!

Michelle-Core is a way to take a nice break from Flex. I really love Core personally, but I'm not ready to go back just yet. I think in the long haul, I'd rather be doing Core than Flex, but right now, Flex is helping with my portions. Don't worry about the gain. I think you gain other NSV when you do Core that you can really miss if you do Flex the entire time. For me, it makes me experiment with food more so I don't feel like I'm eating the same freaking thing every day. Also, I'm SURE that a big part of this has to deal with the smoking. Congrats again for quitting. Just remember in addition to our own reasons of wanting to look good, we're also doing this for the long haul to get into good, healthy habits! Just hang in there! Glad we motivate you! You both have helped me a lot too!

Amy-Hooray on the pound!!!! You're really doing awesome on this challenge! Go you!! Glad to see you've already completed day 2 of running for the week. Sounds like you're on top of things!! Way to go! Are you gonna get up early one morning this week and go for a run again???

scopel

11-08-2006, 01:15 PM

hello ladies! how's it going today? i am pretty much just sitting around today...i'm about to eat lunch, yippee! for some reason today i am REALLY hungry so i'm having to concentrate on self-control. just one of those munchy days. hope that you two are doing great! oh yeah, i got some great news yesterday, me and the girl i am going in with got approved on our financing so we are going to be able to buy our dental practice! yay!!! we are both so excited. we've been waiting to hear back for a few weeks now but FINALLY heard from them last night! dh and i decided to go out for a celebratory dinner, actually tuesday night is date night, but we really had something to celebrate! it was great! we also went to see santa clause 3 (we are both kids at heart) and it was really cute. i'm a christmas junkie though so anything that's christmasy wins me over. oh well, hope that you ladies have a great OP day!

i'm not working out today but here is where i am at so far this week:
3.5/10 lbs GONE forever
3/5 days exercise DONE

ThinLadySings

11-08-2006, 01:39 PM

Whoo hoo! Go Amy!! I hope you guys enjoyed your date last night! I'd be excited too if it were me!

I'm ravishingly hungry today. Actually, I have been for the past three days! The TOM is KILLING me. Its 1:40 and I only have 3pts left for the day!!! To make it worse, I always eat dinner out b/c I sing in a choir almost directly after work, so there's no point in me going home. I'm thinking I can go have a veggie sub from subway (4pts). I'll bet I can manage that. As of now, I'm munching on carrot sticks.

Didn't workout today either. It was my "off" day.

Miche-elle...where are youuu??

oshie15

11-08-2006, 04:23 PM

I'm here! I'm here!!!:jump_jack

You two sound like you are doing well, besides the munchy thing! I have to agree on that one. And everybody has to bring in their leftover halloween candy to work. It wouldn't be that bad if it wasn't REESE PEANUT BUTTER CUPS!!! I LOVE THOSE! Anything with chocolate and peanut butter, yum! I am going to the gym tonight. I am 100% OP and feeling better already, from the switch back to Flex.

Gosh, TOM can be such a pain. I always crave salty and sweet (chocolate) stuff. Well, more than usual.

Amy that is so exciting about the dental practice. Are you a dentist? What do you do there? I am going to school to become a dental hygienist!

Victoria, you sound like you are doing well too. How is the working out going? Is your body getting back into the swing of it?

Amy, congrats on the nice post Brooke put on for you being such a great buddy. I have to agree! You are very supportive and a great motivator(sp?).

oshie15

11-09-2006, 12:41 PM

Where's my ladies?

Victoria, how did last night go with your 3 points?

I had a little slip with some choc candy. I did thoroughly enjoy it, though. I have Flex to cover it, although I did not intend to use them till the weekend. Ohwell, I am just glad they are there for me!

I had the BEST workout yesterday:workout: , too! I jogged my two miles, then I went to an hour long "muscle conditioning" class. I HATE lifting weights, so this made it more enjoyable and it went very fast. I am proud. I want to go to the class on Saturday morning, but I want to be able to sleep in too. We shall see. It is not till 10:15 a.m., so I could still sleep till like 9:30 and roll out of bed. I should do it right? Then I would have to jog after it.

Amy I remember you asking about weight lifting. It is a great thing to do and it will increase and help your jogging.

I enjoy cardio, cuz I get the "buzz", but not so much with lifting.

How far do you jog?

Have a great day!

scopel

11-09-2006, 01:04 PM

hey girls! i just wanted to mention that we had youth over at our house last night (dh is a youth minster) and i had to go buy some food porn bc we all know how much kids love junk food...and, i didn't eat ANY of it!!! actually, some of it is still here and i am home alone but i'm not even tempted by it today. i am so excited bc one particular munchie used to be one of my favorites and it's not even beckoning just a little! yay!!!!

anyway, i am going to be running tonight with my sil. michelle we are doing a running program and are about to start week 6...we had some trouble getting up with each other for a couple of weeks. it is 13 weeks total. sometimes on our off days i run one of the program days or i just go and see how far i can make it. i have done 1.5 miles before but never pushed past that. on the treddie the other day i ran the newest one we are doing and it said that i burned 530 calories...i was like "WOW"!!! that's the great thing about running, it kicks those calories in the butt!

michelle, i am so envious of your muscle conditioning class..it sounds awesome! i'm sure you can get up and make it to that morning class this weekend. :)

victoria, check in and let us know how last night went! you CAN do this buddy! we are a GREAT team of ladies!!!

yay for tiger's angels...too bad we lost tiger, haha! be :strong: ladies!

ThinLadySings

11-09-2006, 02:11 PM

Well, my hunger got the best of me last night. I DID go and get that veggie sub from Subway. But, I got home really late, and instead of going straight to bed, I ate yogurt. Not that yogurt is bad by any means...but I used up even more flexes! And since yesterday was kinda crazy, I used the Quick Trak...so I don't even remember how I ended up eating -6pts yesterday!! I now have only 13 flex left!

But, today is a new day. I worked out! (Day 2, Week 1) So I feel pretty awesome about that. But...I still have the MUNCHIES!!! I don't know what's wrong with me...and I am POSITIVE I am not preggo (Thank the Lord). I only had 11pts left before lunch...then the DBF decided he wanted to take me out to a sub place for lunch. This place didn't serve any salads, and I didn't realize that fries came with EVERYTHING. I've never had that problem before! I can almost always manage to find a salad! So, anyway, I'm happy that I ordered a veggie sub with 1/2 the cheese, and I ate a little over 1/2 of it and about 1/2 of the crazy fries. I'm still trying to figure out the pts. I think I had about 6pts on the sub and 5pts on the fries.

That's an honest guess. So, yet again, I'm screwed. I now have 0pts left for today. What has gotten into me? I know I need to do flex for a few more weeks till I switch back to flex...but MY GOODNESS!! I need to get in gear!

So, now, my plan. I'm going to eat yogurt 2pts at 3pm (if I'm hungry). I have to eat dinner b/c my parents are going out of town and they'll want to talk with me before they leave...no bread products, no dessert (other than fruit).

This weekend, I'm going to go for an extra long workout one of the days so I can get some extra aps for sunday!!

Michelle-Great job on the workout! Sounds like you're getting into shape!! I also would DEFINATELY say go for the class on saturday. But only if you swear you're gonna jog afterwards! I know how tough that halloween candy...I too suffer from PBCA (Peanut Butter Chocolate Addiction). I have over come it a great deal, but part of my success is keeping it OUT of my sight!! Now, I don't think I could eat more than one piece!

Amy-Congrats on avoiding the food porn from the party! That's a big step! I'm soo proud of you!

scopel

11-10-2006, 03:10 PM

afternoon ladies! hope that today is going well for the two of you. i must tell you that this thread really helps hold me accountable bc i know that i have to check in with you guys everyday...thanks for that buddies!!! so far, so good today...i'm nearing the end of my TOM and that's when i lose my appetite totally. now the days leading up to it are a TOTALLY different story but at the end i have to really concentrate on eating enough and eating right! i tend to just stick junk food in my mouth to use up points so today i am going to commit to focusing on the healthy 8s and not to wasting points on unhealthy food but to make sure that i am getting my body the nutrients it needs.

i worked out last night and am on schedule to complete my 5 days tonight. i might try a morning workout one day next week victoria, let me think on it over the weekend! :)

victoria, i KNOW how you feel with the hunger issues. sometimes i feel hungry enough to eat my own fist. i read your posts in the binge busters thread and i think it's awesome that you identified something about yourself and are taking control of the problem. you CAN do this buddy! i believe in you and i am proud of you for exercising!

michelle, you sound like you are on top of things right now! what is your plan for the weekend? are you going to try and make it to your morning class...i think you can do it! especially if you enjoy it so much!

okay girls, here's to an OP day!

oshie15

11-10-2006, 03:31 PM

I have but a moment, I will respond thoughtfully when I get home. We are actually getting out of work at 4 instead of 5 today, so I can probably get to a 4:30 muscle conditioning class. It may be a struggle to do cardio after, but I will try. Then I will be off the hook for muscle cond. tomorrow and can just do some good cardio work.

I will be back later!!!!

modswag

11-10-2006, 05:43 PM

I went a long time looking at this title and never clicking on it because I assumed it didn't apply to me, but I was bored and looking at everything so here I am.

Sorry to butt in, but who is Tiger? Or what is Tiger? How do you girls know each other?

I feel like such a nebnose. But I'm curious!

scopel

11-10-2006, 06:00 PM

this was the original thread: http://www.healthdiscovery.net/forums/showthread.php?t=142900

tiger campbell started the challenge to lose 10 lbs and wanted others around the same weight to join in. we all joined, tiger's angels was formed and then tiger disappeared! we have kept the thread going to help hold each other accountable...and just to chit chat!

oshie15

11-11-2006, 11:20 AM

Happy Saturday! Sorry I never came back last night.

Amy, good for you for trying to continue to get your healthy 8s. Amy, nice job on your working out. I am so impressed with your 5 day commitment. I keep trying for 5 but cannot seem to do it. 1.5 miles is great! Are you going outside? To me, running outside is A LOT harder than the treadmill. I am doing 2 miles on the treadmill, and am really trying to kick it up. In highschool, I got up to 3.5 miles. I was about 15 pounds lighter so that helped, and I was lifting weights (for softball). It got so easy and I would get so "high" off of it. It became my stress reliever and if I was upset, I would throw my workout clothes on and go for a run to think. I want to get back to that point. If I stay commited to my workouts it will happen. I hate to say it, but at 26, my body just has so many more pains and aches.

I think it is very interesting that you lose your appetite at the end of your TOM. Also, it appears we are just about at the same TOM as eachother. Weird!

Anyhoo, it is about 11:00 a.m. on Saturday morning. I am headed to the gym with shower stuff and I am going from there to get my hair cut and highlighted. So it should be a good day. Not much going on this weekend for me, just hanging around the house. Getting some stuff done.

How about you two? Victoria, where are you girly?

I do think it is very funny that Tiger has disappeared. Just happy she started this thread! Cuz I LOVE it too. I get very excited to check in and see what is going on with you ladies.

oshie15

11-11-2006, 11:21 AM

scopel

11-11-2006, 02:24 PM

VICTORIA!!!!! WHERE ARE YOU??!!? just thought i would start off with that.

I think it is very interesting that you lose your appetite at the end of your TOM. Also, it appears we are just about at the same TOM as eachother. Weird!
yeah, that is kinda strange. as far as the appetite loss issue, my sister does the exact same thing. i don't know what it is but we've both always been that way. i'm jealous that you are getting a haircut! i think i want mine cut but i can't decided. :confused: oh well, if i make a decision soon i will keep ya'll informed. i want to see pics of yours though so you'll have to post some for us.

i run outside when i run with my sil and on a treadmill on the 2 days that i go by myself. i agree, running outside seems more difficult! i think it's cause the pavement doesn't 'give' at all plus you are responsible for keeping yourself moving forward. the treadmill kind of propels you forward...i don't know, but i do understand what you are saying. i might throw in a walk today just to get some active points or i might not. i'll decide later. i think i am going to make taco soup and a mexican corn casserole (cornbread) recipe that i found on the recipe forum. it seems like a good choice for today...i just sent dh to the store to pick up the ingredients.

oh well ladies, hope that ya'll have a great OP day! victoria, we miss you!

Tiger Campbell

11-12-2006, 01:13 PM

Hi All,

Sorry I went MIA but I had some health concerns I had to, and still am, dealing with. No worries though...I prefer not to talk about it :) I'm starting to lurk back now and my hubby is interested in joining ww. Does anybody know the points allotted for a male who's 190lbs? THanks!

- Tiger

PS: Love the Tiger's Angels bit!! :):):)

ThinLadySings

11-13-2006, 10:04 AM

HELLO EVERYONE! I am HERE!!! Sorry, I didn't have time to post over the weekend. So, I didn't workout over the weekend. I think I just need to realize that that is just not going to work for me...I NEED to get up in the mornings. So, guess what I did this morning? First day of the week, and I already got day 1 of my cardio in! Yeah me! I've decided to still walk this week until I have my workout schedule set in stone. The stupid thing about this, is that the job I'm doing right now (temping while I'm job hunting...I just graduated (B.M.) this year and can't decide what to do!) will be done at the end of this week, as the company I work for hired someone perminantly to start next week. So, that means I won't have to get up so early...but maybe I will anyway to keep my body in focus. Additionally, a friend of mine had a Thanksgiving Dinner Party last night. She asked everyone to bring a dish, and I made Cranberry sauce and rolls...Now, let me tell you how great this just was b/c A.) I got the recipes of the WW site B.)They didn't taste healthy and C.) My friends were soo impressed because they didn't think I knew how to cook at all!!...and this stuff tasted GOOD! FYI-It was the Apricot Cranberry Sauce and the Whole-Wheat Buttermilk Biscuits (but I called them Thanksgiving Artisian Bread Rolls, lol-no one would have liked them had I said they were low in calories and from WW). Anyway, of COURSE I wound up overeating. I didn't have seconds of anything except the cranberry sauce. Not thrilled, but I know this was a holiday party and I'm not planning on eating like that again until the 23rd!!

So, today's been going well so far. I only brought snacks for TODAY, and I have to eat light because I WI tonight. Oh!! That's the other thing. So, I must have done SOMETHING right, because after all that great food from last night, I got on the scale this morning and it said 171lbs!! I mean WOW! I guess I'll see what happens at the meeting.

Amy, that would be quite convenient to lose one's appetite. I'd love for my appetite to simply get lost!! lol Amy, are you doing core? I thought you were doing flex...did you switch? Just about the "cornbread" you mentioned you were making in your earlier post got me curious. And I totally agree that running outside is harder than running inside. In fact, I remember reading somewhere that the better workout is the one you have outside, and that TECHNICALLY, if running on a treadmill, you're supposed to increase the speed by .2 or .3 I believe to burn the same amount of calories you would outside. Great job on keeping the workout momentum going! :work_out:

Michelle, you got up on saturday and went to the gym...awesome! Did you go to that muscle conditioning class on Friday? I wish we would have gotten out early on Friday...instead I just left early...whoo hoo!! How did your hair turn out?? Let us know!

Tiger, sorry to hear about the health problems! I hope you're doing just fine. Are you still doing the challenge?? We'd love to have you kick butt with us!

Tiger Campbell

11-13-2006, 03:57 PM

Hi All,
I'm going to give 'er a go again and see how my health manages :) Challenge away!! How many lbs are we aiming for now??

- Tiger

scopel

11-13-2006, 09:22 PM

hey ladies! just got back from wi and i am down 3 lbs this week! who would have thought?!! i haven't had a big loss like that in quite some time. i also got my 25 lb magnet tonight! i have now lost 27.5 lbs and i am pretty excited tonight. :jump_jack

victoria...i don't know why i lose my appetite at the end of TOM but i do, however the first few days and those leading up to it i could eat everything in the freakin' house! i am still doing flex. the 'cornbread' that i made was a recipe that i found on the boards here and thought might go well with my taco soup. it's kinda high in points though, i'm not really sure if it was worth it. i think i am going to make the crustless pumpkin pie tomorrow. i made it awhile back and it was great!

michelle, i hope that you are doing okay today! post and let us know how things are going! :)

tiger...you are welcome here anytime! we are still doing the 10 lb challenge. just jump in. we also added in an exercise committment, if you want to join that.

i'm waiting on my running buddy to call so i'll get day one done tonight. hope you ladies have a great day tomorrow!

6.5/10 lbs gone FOREVER
0/5 days exercise DONE...hopefully that will change shortly!

scopel

11-13-2006, 11:42 PM

okay, my running buddy cancelled tonight so i went for a 3 mile walk with the hubby instead. i totally forgot that we walked 5 miles last night, so i have 2 days exercise done! i guess my other 3 days are all running program days...most likely they will be tuesday, thursday and friday. oh yeah, glad to see that you are holding strong on the exercise front victoria! i'm so proud of you for sticking to this! keep us updated on the job situation.

6.5/10 lbs gone FOREVER
2/5 days exercise DONE

ThinLadySings

11-14-2006, 09:21 AM

Hello, hello. So, after my feasting on Sunday, I went for my WI...and I am down .8lbs!!! I'm sooo happy!! I thought I was gonna gain! Aside from that, I have woken up the past TWO days now and worked out BEFORE work!! Go me! Two days already GONE! I'm still walking. I know the running'll start coming. I think I might wait two more weeks to start the running again...that'll be after my job here is over.

Oh yeah, so how awesome is this...I work as a Coordinator for a masters department. Apparently, the students like me b/c they are renting out a room and taking me to dinner on thursday!! I feel loved!

Additionally...completely off the subject. I found AWESOME kiss-proof lipstick last night! Try Maybelline's long lasting lip color! I"m not usually real big on the stuff, but the color and the texture are great!! I'm seeing the DBF tonight, so I"ll let you know how well it stays on! I highly recommend it.

And as for my job hunt...I just got news they're filming a movie with Sara Jessica Parker in the area and are looking for extras. While I'm job hunting, I"m thinking about getting my headshot and doing this.

Amy-Awesome job! 3lbs?!!! That's crazy!!! Especially with the holidays around the corner! I'll bet it'll pay off. I'm glad to see you also still got your workout in even with out the workout buddy!

Michelle-How are things going for you dear? Come out, come out where ever you are...

Tiger-Yes, please join! 10lbs is the marking! We're all runners (well, I'm working my way back up to it) so feel free to join in!

scopel

11-14-2006, 06:56 PM

Hello, hello. So, after my feasting on Sunday, I went for my WI...and I am down .8lbs!!! I'm sooo happy!! I thought I was gonna gain! Aside from that, I have woken up the past TWO days now and worked out BEFORE work!! Go me! Two days already GONE! I'm still walking. I know the running'll start coming. I think I might wait two more weeks to start the running again...that'll be after my job here is over.

today has been busy busy busy! i hate days like this! i love being able to just sit on my butt and not worry about errands or lunches or anything! other than doing lunch and TONS of errands my day has been great. i was so glad to get home earlier. there's just something about home. i have eaten well today...OP at least. and i should be running tonight unless the rain comes back. if i does then i am going to run on the treadmill instead. i am terrified of how my week is going to turn out. something about a good loss really scares me...hopefully i will at least maintain this week. this is the negative thinker in me coming out, sorry ladies!

okay, totally off subject...we are supposed to close on the dental practice on friday and then we hopefully will start two weeks after that! i hope everything moves quickly. i am SO tired of sitting at home and not having money! i want to go christmas shopping and i can't until i have some moolah. oh, i put my christmas tree up...i know it's early but i am a christmas junkie. plus, i was home so i though, hey, why not?

victoria-that is so awesome that you lost...you really are moving past your plateau, how exciting! i think it is SO cool that you are having a dinner given totally for YOU! that says ALOT about you as a person! also, two days of exercise done....you ROCK!!! :work_out: let us know about the lipstick...:embarrass

michelle-WE MISS YOU!!! let us know how everything is going!

tiger-welcome back...the more, the merrier!

ThinLadySings

11-15-2006, 12:20 PM

So, I snuck a peak on the scale today...and it said 168lbs!!! OMG!!! Yet again, I was naked. Go figure. Aside from that, I took a break from working out today. But my body still feels pretty great. I'm eating in the office today (I packed) since I went out to lunch with the DBF and ended up eating 13pts at a THAI restaurant! (Watch out for those sauces!) Though, after work, this is the day I eat dinner out since I go straight to choir, so I'm thinking I"ll go get one of the low-pt quizno's subs or A slice of pizza. I love pizza.

Amy-
Good loses always worry me too about the following week. Just stay strong, and dont' get comfortable. I'm so excited for you on the new practice!!!

ThinLadySings

11-15-2006, 12:21 PM

Oh, and hey, how's everyone doing on the challenge??

Here's me:
My goal weight:164
Where I am now 171.2lbs
How much gone: 2.6lbs.

amy, I have a funny feeling you're in the lead. Where is everyone else?

ezrasgurl

11-15-2006, 12:22 PM

Looking AWESOME ladies - you have a great thing going here! Keep it up!

pia :)

ThinLadySings

11-15-2006, 12:25 PM

Thanks Pia!

oshie15

11-15-2006, 12:29 PM

HEY LADIES!!! I am so sorry I have been MIA. These last few days have flown by. Tonight, after the gym:workout: I am going to get on and see what I have missed.

Oh, by the way, I am 100% OP.

Talk to you later!

scopel

11-15-2006, 01:12 PM

hello everyone! me and my sil ran last night. we started out 5min run/1min walk x 7 ! we were both terrified that we wouldn't be able to keep up but WE DID IT! we came home so pumped up! it was awesome! today is my day off from exercise. i'm trying to figure out what i want to eat today. i really want the crustless pumpkin pie but i don't want to have to go to the store. agh, i wish we grocery stores that delivered around here, but we don't.

victoria-168!!! woooohooo! that's awesome girl! thanks for the encouragement! oh yeah, what do you wear to wi? i always wear a pair of scrub bottoms and a baby t-shirt...you know, something really light. the other day at our wi a lady stepped on the scale and she had gained a pound. the leader told her to take off her jacket (a really light running jacket). she stepped back on the scale and was back down a pound. i practically wear the same thing every week. just curious as to what you wear.

michelle-it was nice to hear from you. glad to see that you are OP. check in with us later!

tiger-we are waiting to hear from you buddy!

6.5/10 lbs GONE forever
3/5 days exercise DONE

oshie15

11-15-2006, 09:25 PM

Hi ladies. Again, I am so sorry I have been missing. Like I was telling Amy, I joined Match.com Sunday night and I have become slightly obsessed with it. It is SO MUCH FUN. I am not very good at the dating thing and I have really had a desire to meet someone, so I figured what the heck. I feel a little silly about it, but I am getting over it.

Anywho, you two are doing just fabulous! I am so impressed! Amy what a fantastic loss! 3 lbs.! GREAT JOB!:jump_jack And I am so excited for your practice! How wonderful and exciting that must be for you! Great jogging too! It is scary, but so exciting when you are like "hey I can do this and I am". I NEVER thought I would be able to jog, and one day I decided I was going to try to work towards it and it is just so different from anything else.

Victoria, great job on the loss! And the working out! Wonderful! I agree with the waiting to jog. I say, listen to your body. You are getting it back into the swing of exercising. You are doing great! And how nice they are renting a room and taking you out. How nice, they must really like you. Oh, I love your new avatar! Very pretty. I would love to be an extra in a movie! Go for it!

I am still 100% OP, however based on the scale at the gym it is not budging. Not sure why, usually when I follow flex 100% it comes right off. I am making myself not overreact about it. I am just going to stay with it. Usually I would get overwhelmed and discouraged and stuff my face. My body, however is feeling different and good with the increase in exercising. So that I am happy about. I wonder if my metabolism is different from not smoking and that is why it won't move. I heard you burn 200 more calories a day when you smoke. Ugh. My plan is to weigh myself at my mom's on Sunday and if it still hasn't budged I may try not to eat my AP's to shake things up. What do you think about that? Any other ideas. I usually don't have this problem if I am "being good".

I'm sorry I know I am rambling, but one more thing I am very excited about, I have a mild case of asthma. It only gets bad when I get sick(my lungs stay congested for months) or when I exercise. Exercise induced...so when I smoked I thought I deserved it, but since I ahve quit it has not improved, so they put me on advair no improvement, then yesterday I started singular and when I jogged tonight I wasn't hacking(sp?) and my lungs didn't hurt. THIS IS SO HUGE FOR me, I am hopeful this will work for the long term and I will be able to increase my jogging.

Sorry this is so long, hope you can get through it. I really appreciate you two being here. I am so happy I joined the thread and we have all stayed commited to it. I hope you will still let me stay even though I am dragging behind.

Talk to you soon!

ThinLadySings

11-16-2006, 09:37 AM

Michelle-I'm glad you weren't hacking while you were jogging. I'm sure that is a big thing from a smoker's perspective. I wouldn't be suprised if smokers burned 200 more calories a day. My dbf just quit smoking in August, and it looks like the pounds are slowly creeping up on him. Maybe you need to try to eat less or more flex? I know that that seems to help people at a plateau. Do you eat all your flex? Do you not eat any of it?

Amy-What a great feeling that must have been for you!! I remember when I started building up my jogging and how THRILLED with myself I was. I felt like I could do anything. Have you ever signed up to do a 5k?? I really want to do one next year. I tried to last year, but it was a rainy, cold day and I was sick, so I couldn't go!!

And, as for moi. I have two interviews today. I"m really excited. I feel like I've been interviewing FOREVER so I'd really like something to come about. The good thing is, this has given me a chance to figure out what I like, and what I don't like. I'm wearing a black pants suit I got in May and the WHOLE THING is too big. The pants are a 14 and I had to pin them in the back. I really need to get them taken in.

I workout today. I"m proud of myself. Definately glad though, that I'm waiting another week before I start adding my jogging in again. I started off today with a good breakfast, and I'm looking forward to my 1 slice of pizza for lunch. Everyone is taking me out to dinner tonight. I've been to this restaurant before so, I'm thinking I'll be able to find something low pt.

I'm really starting to get the Core-bug again. I think I might start up the week after thanksgiving.

scopel

11-16-2006, 12:37 PM

okay ladies, here goes another day! it's a dreary day in the south, really overcast. this is the first really winter-like day that we have had. you know, cold, damp, a perfect november day. today is another day of errands for me. i really hate errands. also, i have to run tonight and it is going to be cold! at least, cold for us. i'll let you guys know how it goes.

victoria-congratulations on the pants!!! that is such a great feeling. i know that you were pumped. time to go to the tailor! good luck on the interviews. keep us posted! oh, and i want to do both a 5k and a 10k. they both REALLY scare me but i really want to prove to myself that i can do this. maybe we can all schedule 5ks around the same time and run them 'together'. what do ya'll think?

michelle-so glad that you aren't hacking anymore! there's nothing better than literally feeling your body get healthier. i think switching your points around might be what you need for moving past your plateau. also, what does your menu look like? are you eating more or less the same thing everyday? are you getting in the majority of your healthy 8s? i know that if i get stuck in a rut as far as my menu goes my losses tend to slow down. i'm not sure why exactly but i think that when i keep my body guessing, i see better results. just a thought.

i'll get back up with you ladies later!

oshie15

11-17-2006, 12:55 PM

What up girlies!!! So glad it is Friday.

I went to see Cats last night at Playhouse Square (downtown Cleveland). It was really neat.

Tonight I am going to the gym, if I get out of here by 4pm again (probably won't happen) I am going to the muscle conditioning class, then to a spin class. Looking forward to it. I am interested to see what the scale says. My body just feels so much better, it is hard for me to believe thatI wo'nt be any lighter. We shall see. I guess the important thing is I am feeling better!

Victoria, good luck on the interviews, I am sure you will do wonderfully! And how exciting about your suit. That feels so good! Also, sounds like your working out is going well. I am SO impressed by you getting up in the mornings. :bcbsalute

For some reason, lately, the smoking thing has been harder. For about 3weeks to a month I cut out drinking and I have been drinking a little lately and that is when I have the worst time. I do end up having one or two cigarettes :ugh: . Victoria, did your dbf stop drinking? does he have a hard time with that at all? There no doubt in my mind I will stay quit, but this is a big issue for me.

Amy, I do eat pretty much the same thing, over and over and over. I get hooked on stuff. So maybe I shoudl try to change it up a bit. I am optimistic that as long as I stick with it I will start losing, not sure why I am so sure, but I am. I just feel SO MUCH better. For a while I was nto enjoying working out. It has become pleasurable again. I would LOVE to do a 5k "together". Actually my brother and I were planning to do one in the Spring. I figure that may give us all enough time to "train". What do you think?

Have you two ever tried a spin class? I went last Sunday ngiht at 4p.m., which I was SO PROUD of myself for going on a sunday night, and it KICKED my butt! It is in this dark room, that looks liek it is made for black lights and the music blares(sp?). :bike: Very cool, like a break from reality, ya know? Much love girls...

oshie15

11-20-2006, 12:36 PM

Where's my girls? How is everything. Thank you for your response on my thread Amy.

How are you both doing? I know it is a busy time right now. Just check in if you can, it does not have to big a big, long reply.

Hope all is well.

scopel

11-21-2006, 01:27 AM

hey ladies! i actually had to work today and that threw me for a loop. it could take some time for me to get back into the swing of things! we take over our practice on dec 4. today i was just filling in for a dentist who was out of town. i love what i do! it's so much fun, at least today was! i just hate getting up in the mornings. i am NOT a morning person! but you both already know that, hehe!

anyway, this is going to be quick because i am TIRED! i went to wi (i had a disasterful weekend, actually i did decent, it was just very tough as far as eating healthy and with the choices i had) tonight and was down 1 lb! very surprising considering that i went OVER my flex this week and was NOT OP! but i made myself workout to correct some of the damage. anyway, i was stunned tonight. i have done one workout for this week and i will definitely be working out my other days...i don't want to risk my weekend coming back to bite me in the rear next week. okay, i'll check in later! i'm very proud of both of you!

michelle-how's your plan going? give us a quick update.
victoria-i think it's awesome that you made it to the 160s!

ThinLadySings

11-21-2006, 12:35 PM

Hey Girls!!! How is everyone today? Well, today is my last day at work here. Its hard for me to type right now on BCB so this can't be too long. Anyway, I"m staying OP pretty well. No slip ups. All I have to say is about 30 minutes ago, someone made homemade strawberries dipped in chocolate JUST FOR ME since I'm leaving. In fact, its sitting about 2 feet away from me. I've only had 1. I think a year ago I would have gobbled them up! I'm glad I can just kinda sit here and stare at them.

This is something.

I'll talk to you ladies more later this week.

Tiger's Challenge:
169.2/174=4.8lbs GONE
Pounds to goal: 5.2lbs!!

Workout for this week: 0/5. I'm waiting till tomorrow to start. I figured I could sleep in just a hair more then!!

oshie15

11-23-2006, 09:38 AM

I know it is busy right now, but I wanted to check in and say hi. As soon as things aren't so busy I hope we will post like we were before.

You two sound like you are doing very well. Congrats on the losses. Both of you are an inspiration to me to stay committed! Victoria, good job on the strawberries. They must really like you there!

I am feelign good, and commited. I changed my plan a little and am at 23 points a day, 22 just kills me for some reason. I am trying to use less APs.

Based on the scale, I may be down a couple lbs., but I am going to wait till this weekend to make sure.

Either way I feel in control and this is my 3rd week OP and it has been a long time since I have been OP this consistently.

Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

ThinLadySings

12-01-2006, 10:28 AM

Hey Ladies! Where is everyone? I know its a busy time for us with the holidays near. Are we calling Tiger's Angels temporarily off until we're all more free?

How's everyone doing?

I'm alright. I've been working out this week. I am about to go plan my food. I think that's my problem. I wing it too much. I went up to 170.4 as of monday, but I hope its b/c of my TOM.

170.4/174

3/4 workout days gone!

oshie15

12-02-2006, 10:12 AM

No, I think I really need to have 'Tiger's Angels' right now. I actually tried South Beach for a couple of days and HATED IT! I don't think it is a bad diet, but it is not for me.

I REALLY want to get the 7 lbs I gained off and more for that matter. Starting today I am back 100%. I am going to eat 24 points a day and try it iwth no APs. This (WW) is the only thing that works for me, I just have to work it a bit.

I really think I may go back to meetings this week, more accountability. I say we continue doing our check-ins, we just don't ahve to do every day. How about every day to every other day?

I need you girls! It really helped me to stay OP. Hope to talk to you soon!

scopel

12-02-2006, 09:41 PM

hey girls! sorry i have been mia lately. we have been trying to get everything ready because we take over the dental practice on monday!!! i am so nervous...the responsibility is pretty scary. hopefully everything will go okay, just keep your fingers crossed for me!

okay, the ww thing has been going okay...kinda having to make myself work harder for it now than at the beginning. in other words, the 'honeymoon' period between ww and myself is over. now it's time for the endurance to begin. i also kind of went through an exercise slump but i made myself keep going and am now back on track with that. i knew that it would start to get more difficult at some point. i agree that i really need you guys, especially with the stress that is about to enter my life through the office...bills, employees, insurance, patients, etc. i'm going to try to post as often as possible because this is one of my anchors. this site helps me stay on track and i need you WAY too much! i like communicating with you guys everyday. it's one way to really keep myself accountable to staying OP. talk to you soon!

oshie-glad to have you back on the ww wagon 100 %! oh, and have you met anyone on match yet?

victoria-i'm sure that water weight is what you are seeing on the scale. you are doing so good, don't let this get you down! i noticed that you placed in the thanksgiving challenge...good job!

ThinLadySings

12-03-2006, 11:07 PM

Hi Ladies! Okay, great! Well, then I'm still in!!! I REALLY want to weigh 164 for x-mas this year. That would be the best gift I could give myself!!

This has been a rough week. I think, more than anything its because I was just getting used to the whole 9-5 thing, and now I don't have a job again since the temp assignment is done. Now, its a whole new plan. But, I figure, at least I'm done with all my x-mas shopping, so now I can concentrate on what I'm doing with myself for the rest of my life! Really though, I want to start a CAREER!! I want to move out and get my first apartment! I mean, I love my parents. I really do. I just miss my freedom I had in college!

So, I WI tomorrow. I have also decided to start Core tomorrow. Even if its just for this week, I need a break from flex. I got my last day of exercise in today. It was abridged, but at least I did something! I ran for a whopping 5 minutes straight! lol

Amy- Everything must be so exciting!!! You sound very busy. As for the maintainance of losing...I think I've been in that phase for a while. lol. Just hang in there and DO NOT GIVE UP. Remember, I have your SN!

Michelle- Yeah, not a big fan of SB. I tried it too. However, I'm giving Core a shot this week. I will let you ladies know how I like it. Glad you're getting back on the band wagon!

Shandril

12-04-2006, 09:17 AM

Are you girls going to be continuing as group after you reach your 10lbs?

I'm not too far off where you girls are and would love to join the group if you'd have me.

oshie15

12-04-2006, 12:47 PM

Are you girls going to be continuing as group after you reach your 10lbs?

I'm not too far off where you girls are and would love to join the group if you'd have me.
We would love to have you!

I have to get back to work, but I just wanted to say I am glad to see you, Victoria and Amy! Let's just post as much as possible and just know we are there for eachother. I am going back to meetings tonight, so I will post when I get home tonight.

Have a good monday!

~Michelle

scopel

12-04-2006, 11:17 PM

[QUOTE=ThinLadySings]I got my last day of exercise in today. It was abridged, but at least I did something! I ran for a whopping 5 minutes straight! lol[QUOTE]

victoria, you seriously make me laugh! i love reading your post because i never know what to expect! i am proud of your for getting in your exercise days though! you are doing so great.

michelle-glad to hear a quick hello from you...check in later and let us know how everything is going! you are going to get that 7 lbs off, i just know it!

shandril-WELCOME!!! we would LOVE to have you join our group. i don't know how serious we are about the actual challenge side...i think this is more like an accountability thread now than anything else. i'm somewhere around 8-9 lbs/10 lbs gone, but i would have to look and see which one it is! haha, for the first time i guess i'm not totally focused on weight! we do really try to hold each other accountable to exercise though, so join in! we love new company!

truthfully, i just LOVE sharing with you ladies and being encouraged by you! i know that i wouldn't be where i am if it weren't for several key people on this website.

today was our first day practicing and oh my gosh, it was so stressful and great at the same time, crazy huh? i am very excited about the opportunity that is before me but part of it absolutely terrifies me! oh, i went to wi tonight and was down .5 lbs. not the best but with the week that i had leading up to today and also the very near arrival of TOM, i was pleased. okay ladies, i've gotta go to bed...this working girl is tired, i'm not used to the working thing yet. guess i better get used to it.

Shandril

12-05-2006, 08:52 AM

Thanks girls.

Yeah, I'm not too concerned about challenges either, I really just feel like it helps to have a smaller group that you KNOW is watching out for you and you feel accountable to.

Eek.... as for exercise - I'm horrible with it. Somehow I've developed this major phobia/mental block about it. I joined a gym on Friday and have yet to go. I eve planned to go last night, but chickened out. And the thing is, I worked out at this gym on a free trial thing earlier in the year and I was fine with it. Somehow it's just STARTING that has me so spooked, like somehow they're going to laugh at me or something. I don't know. It's completely irrational and I have to get over it.

And over the last two weeks I've also discovered another problem I'm having. I'm not eating enough points. I'm not hungry and I don't feel deprived, but at least one day each week and sometimes more, I'm not making my daily point target. I'm still losing weight, but I think I would lose more if I could boost what I'm consuming.

ThinLadySings

12-05-2006, 09:24 PM

I am so upset ladies. I went up 3.2lbs this week. I can't believe it. In fact, I'm so ticked off that I'm not even going to post it in my profile. Something just HAS to be wrong. I got down in the 160s and now I'm back in the 170s AGAIN. I almost feel like I got too comfortable that I was losing weight and got lazy.

Nonetheless, here are the reasons I think this happened.

1. It was my TOM.
2. It was the 1st anniversary for my boyfriend and I...he took me out for dinner on Saturday, and he cooked me a big Turkish breakfast on Sunday.
3. My best friend invited us over for homemade lasagna Sunday night, and someone brought cheesecake and cupcakes.
4. I was guestimating my pts by Thursday.
5. I worked out a bit more than usual-and I know sometimes this can cause weight gain.
6. I couldn't "go" before the WI. I have IBS-but the backwards version, which stinks.

So, where do I go from here?

1. I switched to Core as of yesterday.
2. I'm working out this week Monday-Friday (5 days)

This week is a bit calmer also. I'm starting a P/T job as of tomorrow 4hrs a day so I can job hunt and make $$. In fact, aside from the weight gain, I'm doing fantastic. I just hope that the weight comes back off SOON. I feel good I switched to Core for a while. I think I need the change.

Michelle-How did your meeting go? I'm waiting with baited breath.

Amy-I'm sure your first day was stressful! I hope it is all going smoothly now! And, you should definately be happy you still lost weight even though its right near your TOM and you only lost .5....look what happened to me!!

Shandril- I'm glad you're joining us! Maybe working out in the gym isn't for you. What about running outside or doing workout tapes at home? I wouldn't let the people in the gym bother you too much-you need to be selfish and not care what anyone else thinks! AS for the pts, if you are just 1 or 2 pts off of your target, that is okay once in a while. If you seriously want to increase your pts, go out and buy a cheesecake. That'll up 'em. I swear. lol Cut it into portions ahead of time. That was probably really bad advice. I wish not eating all my points was my problem!

scopel

12-05-2006, 11:32 PM

hello everyone....okay, day two went better but we found out that our office manager is TOTALLY incompetent! i mean she billed about $450 worth of stuff incorrectly, like money that she LOST for us! my partner and i were up there for another 3 hours after everyone else left trying to sort it all out. we are both so nervous about handling this 'situation' with her, it's tough having to be the boss and keep people inline without coming across like a witch. as far as ww goes, i actually think this job may be one of the best things for me because i don't have time to eat. i'm almost down to 20 points a day and i know that making the switch will be tough so maybe this will help! so if i don't have time to eat.........

victoria-okay, ALL of those factors are very likely sources of your gain. don't start wigging out, you have been doing great! please don't let this get you down. i'm sure that TOM and eating that sodium filled food caused a good deal of water weight retention. also, the whole going to the potty issue-i totally hear ya on that one! i use benefiber and it helps alot! sorry if that was tmi :). that is a miserable feeling though. just focus on core and exercise and the weight will come right back off. soon you'll be saying bye to the 160s and in the 150s...have faith my friend! oh, and how would you like to be a dental office manager :buddysmoo !??!!!

shandril-i'm so glad that you have joined us! i personally am TERRIFIED of the gym! i run on a treadmill at home or either outside with my dh or my sil. inside i know that i shouldn't let the people at the gym intimidate me but i do. i don't know if that has anything to do with you going or if it is simply the idea of committing to it...however, since you're paying the money i think you should go up there and show them all how it's done! :workout: you can do this buddy! keep us posted!

oshie-where are you girl!?? we know that you are busy but let us know how your meetings went and if you are doing okay. i KNOW that you can get that 7 lbs off (and more). post some of your menus so we can offer a few suggestions.

alright ladies...i must work out really quick, before bed time. i've noticed that it's much harder to get in exercise when you are actually working, who'da thought??? so, props to you all who workout and have been successful on ww WHILE working a job. i think that is most everyone on this site!!!

scopel

12-05-2006, 11:35 PM

shandril....i just noticed you are from houston. my dh is from rosenburg which is now more or less an extension of houston. that's where i am going to be spending christmas! thought that was cool. we are trying to find out if any good plays are going to be showing while we are there. last year we went to see 'a christmas carol' at the alley theater. it was awesome! okay, i'm going now! skinny vibes to all!

Shandril

12-06-2006, 09:09 AM

Drum roll please......

I went to the gym last night!! And it was totally fine and absolutely without frustration and embarrassment. And although I did feel slightly like i was going to die, I didn't. So yaaaaay!!! My plan is to go back Thursday or Friday depending on what happen with scheduling times at my glass studio, and then Saturday morning.

And WI was this morning, and I was down 2.4 lbs!!! So excited. I have been losing weight every WI, but I was starting to think I'd never see more than 0.6lb type losses, which is fine. Slow and steady wins, I know, but still...... It's nice to think it won't take me years....ya know?

Amy - Ack! Sorry to hear about the office manager. That's certainly going to make things difficult. I'm sure things will get better, and you'll manage it perfectly. The working thing does get better. Although after 5yrs, I still often HATE the sound of my alarm clock. And the way to get used to doing stuff along WITH work, is just to make yourself do it. I find that if I let myself get in a habit of just going to work and going home for too long, the though of balancing anything else is just impossible. But when I just make myself work and then go to a class, or work and go to rehearsal, or work and then workout in your case, I quickly find that I have more time and energy than I thought. So after some adjustment, you'll be fine. Ooh - I haven't been to see The Christmas Carol in years... My parents and I went to see Hansel and Gretel at Houston Grand Opera this weekend. The first act itself was pretty slow, BUT.... the witch is a 13ft tall puppet! It was incredible. Totally made the show worth it. (And at only 2 hours, it's a pretty short opera.)

Victoria - I'm so sorry about your gain this week. Just try your best not to let it get to you too much. You know you CAN do this. And in not too long you'll be back into the 160s. All of the things that you listed could definitely have contributed, and all of them are things that you can probably take steps to correct before WI next week. And while we're all on the TMI kick, your reason 6 is why there's always a Starbucks latte in my Tuesday plan. Along with how much I enjoy them, they also have a definite reLAXing effect on me.

oshie15

12-06-2006, 01:00 PM

I'm sorry, here I am, here I am! I get overwhelmed when I haven't posted in a while, cuz I want to make sure to respond to everyone and everything. So forgive me if I forget anything.

AMY - great job on the .5 loss. May be lower, but that is certainly fantastic! You have been doing SO GREAT! It's hard when you see bigger losses and then get smaller ones to remember how great that small one still is. NICE JOB! I am interested in hearing more about your practice. Did you go in with a partner who already had an office or did you start it from nothing and have to hire everyone? Just curious. How very exciting and terrifying(sp?) at the same time. You have a treadmill at home? Do you love it? My Aunt is givnig me an old one they don''t use anymore. Love your new avatar!

VICTORIA - Cool on the part time work. What kind of work will you be doing? A gain like that is so frustrating! However, I am confident it will come right back off. I am sure it has to be one or all of those things you mentioned. GREAT JOB, using it as motivation to continue doing great! I don't mean to be excited about your IBS, but I HAVE THE SAME THING! Ugh, it is so frustrating! I have been through all the testing, colonoscopy, endoscopy, etc. (Sorry, if TMI, too). And I think the gain could be from that and I think you hold more water when you have not "gone". How is Core going?

SHANDRIL - I did not get a chance to read all of your post, so I will respond more to you later, but props on going to the gym!

As for me, I am feeling pretty good. I did not exercise last week, sadly, I was sick, for 2 days, still went ot work, but not to the gym, had to go to a out of town funeral, etc. (All excuses, I still could have done it), but I didn't. Tonight I am off to a spin class and if I have enough energy I will go to the muscle conditioning class after. Don't know though spin beats me up! I LOVE IT! I am completely and totally excited to be back in meetings. The number on the scale was brutal (179.6), but I did not crumble and go into self-pity mode. I quit smoking and took a down hill spiral after that, but I am confident I will take it off and MORE!!!! Especially with the two fo you behind me! Plus I was retaining so much water and had victoria's "problem", so I am confident I will be happy with the number next monday. I am proud of myself for bouncing back!

I am finishing up my semester so I have tests, but it will be nice tohave a break, lots of working out!!!!

Oh, and I gave one of the guys my # off of Match and he called me Monday, I guess I am going to call him back 2night. EEEEEEK! I am so nervous. I turned into a 12 year old girl with guys and I hate talking on the phone to guys I don't know. ANY ADVICE?!?!?!?!

Much luv sistas! Sorry this post is SO LONG!

oshie15

12-06-2006, 04:48 PM

Is there a special technique to fit a picture into the avatar? I had to have someone do it, cuz I couldn't figure it out and it keeps telling me the picture is too big????? I want to change my picture, cuz I look all squinty.

oshie15

12-07-2006, 11:13 PM

Hi Ladies, just wanted to check in! Hope all is well. I am going without APs now, which is a little hard to get used to, but that is what I did when I first started and lost regularly, so I hope it helps.

Let me know how you are doing.

:buddysmoo

scopel

12-08-2006, 12:55 AM

hello everyone...where did you all disappear to today? hope that everyone is okay. i forgot my computer at work yesterday so sorry, but i had no way to get on and check. we are having our internet installed tomorrow so maybe i'll be able to jump on at different points of the day to check in! anyway, we are on a four day work week right now so my week is over. unfortunately i still don't get to sleep late tomorrow because the internet people are coming and i have to be at the clinic at 8!!!!! ugh. the office manager got a little better today. i sat her down and had a little talk with her and she really put forth some effort today. hopefully things will continue to get better. we shall see i guess. food wise i'm doing great...i told my buddy that i'm staying within my points, but i'm not getting in my heathly 8s AT ALL! it's hard enough to do that when you're not working, much less when you really have to PLAN everything out! oh well, i'll learn as i go!

oshie-glad to hear from you! i use a couple of different websites to get my avatar set up. i'll post them for you later...gotta look them up. oh, and i think it's cute that you turn into a teenage girl when it comes to dealing with guys. my dh still makes me feel that way :) . did you go to the muscle conditioning class? are the spin classes really as tough as everyone says? oh, and me and a girl i graduated from dental school with bought a practice together. the doctor was selling so we took advantage of the opportunity! i'm glad we did it but i will be much better when all the kinks are worked out.

shandril-congratulations on going to the gym!!! doesn't it feel great! and what an AMAZING loss! that's so awesome. see, just stick with us, we help each other through everything! hehe. did you go back to the gym tonight? are you doing classes? i'm interested in going to the gym but it's just so easy to stay home and save money. i LOVE having my treadmill but even with the weight loss i'm still flabby and i really don't want to be. i'm thinking after hitting my personal goal that i might try the gym out to help 'firm' it all up!

victoria-check in with us buddy! how's your plan going for the week? i'm sure that you are doing great but pop in and let us know how you are. you CAN do this. you have a WONDERFUL plan and you have already shown us that you can make a plan and stick to it! hope that you are just busy but let us know how you are. we aren't going to judge you for anything. truthfully, i need you guys so i have selfish reasons for wanting to hear from you!!

okay buddies! i have managed to exercise 3 days this week. i ran for 30 minutes last night and have done the WATP walk and jog dvd 2x. it's pretty cool, i had never done one before. i miss my own running though when i do it. okay, i gotta go. hope you guys have a great day tomorrow!

Shandril

12-08-2006, 02:46 PM

Hey girls!

Last night/today has been a little awkward. Bit departmental catered meetings and a holiday dinner. Wasn't really too smart about points last night, and I let myself eat more than just the fruit this morning, but I've made an estimation that I think is conservative and will just deal with it this week.

Didn't make it to the gym the last two days because of glass-working time and the work dinner, but I'm going after work today and will hit it again tomorrow, so that'll help offset these decisions some.

scopel

12-09-2006, 05:18 PM

hello ladies! i LOVE the weekend! i guess i had kinda lost my appreciation for weekend days but it is TOTALLY back. so far, so good this weekend. the scale is moving down but i don't want to get my hopes up because as soon as i do it will move right back up. i don't have much going on today. my partner and i decided that we would take today completely off...we have spent every waking moment from the past three weeks doing one thing or another for the practice. i hope that you all are doing just wonderful....can't wait to hear how everyone's coming along.

shandril-congrats for picking up and moving on! did you make it to the gym? keep up the good work buddy and hopefully you'll see another fantastic loss. so what exactly do you do with glass? just curious.

oshie-how's it going? did you ever call your match person back? let us know the details!!! we want to hear too!

victoria-WHERE ARE YOU AT??? check in and let us know that you are okay! how's your plan going? PLEASE COME BACK TO US VICTORIA!!!

ThinLadySings

12-10-2006, 02:04 PM

HiiiiI!!! I'm here! I'm here! This is a short post today....super busy. I have a rehearsal tonight for a Christmas Cabaret show I'm in on sunday next week. I must run and go practice....NOW!

But, really quick, I'm down .8 this week, thank the Lord! Its not as much as I'd hoped for, but I'm going DOWN at least.

I went to my meeting this morning. No complaints about the new changes...yet. I have haven't decided if its another week of Core or back to Flex with me starting tomorrow.

I'll post more later! Gotta run!

Shandril

12-11-2006, 09:51 AM

Morning girls!

This weekend was okay. I didn't make it to the gym Saturday morning before the studio, but I'm going today after work.

I'm a little nervous about WI this week. Although the week wasn't _awful_, I don't think it's been particularly good either, and I feel like I'm going to be up slightly. But oh well. These things happen. I'm drinking water today, I'll be at the gym tonight, and things will go the right way eventually.

Amy - I hope you enjoyed your day off. Sometimes you definitely do need the break. As for the glass stuff, I started doing stained glass earlier this year. I really haven't done much and am WAAAAY beginner still, but it's fun. I've been working on a butterfly suncatcher for my niece for Christmas.

Victoria - Congrats on the loss. Hope rehearsals go well!

Oshie - Totally echoing Amy - tell us about the guy! Have the phone calls gone well? Are you all done with this semester? Etc etc etc!

oshie15

12-11-2006, 01:00 PM

Hi all. I am unbelievably(sp?) proud of myself, because I somehow managed to change my avatar! I was so sick of my picture. Yeah!

Victoria, congrats on your loss. That is fantastic.

Amy, I am sure it is an adjustment working so much now. Give yourself some downtime and time to adjust.

Shandril, you should be very proud of yourself for getting back into the gym.

My weekend was okay. I had a minor overpoint issue, but I am slightly proud, because it did not turn into a binge. Depression creeps in and that is when I get myself "in trouble" with overeating. Glad you guys are here!

I weigh in tonight, so we shall see...Sorry this is quick and I don't think I have responded to everything, but after all the time I spent trying to change my picture, I have to go back to work:mad: . Want to go home and crawl back into my warm bed.

I am going to my WW meeting tonight, but it may take a miracle to get me to the gym. I HATE MONDAYS!!!!

Oh, that guy and I never spoke on the phone. We kept playing phone tag, so we emailed and have tentative plans for next week. After finals this week! Ugh, I haven't even picked up my math book! Maybe that is what I shoudl be doing tonight!

Okay I will stop complaining. Hope all is well with you girls.

Shandril, we are glad to have you with us!

scopel

12-11-2006, 09:55 PM

hello everyone! okay, today at work went very well. i think my partner and i and the staff are starting to get used to each other now. hopefully the rest of the week will continue to get better! I GET MY FIRST PAYCHECK THIS WEEK, WOOHOO!!! it is SO needed. i haven't done any christmas shopping because we couldn't 'waste' any money on it. but soon i will be able to go...yay! also, i lost 3 lbs this week (probably the stress)! go me, go me...makes me nervous for next week though. you know how i am, i assume that if i have a good loss it will be followed by a gain....i can't jinx myself though. oh, and that made me pass my christmas goal i had set for myself (149.5) a few weeks early! hope that you ladies have a great OP week!

victoria-congrats on the loss! hey, something is ALWAYS better than nothing! how is the exercise going?

shandril-i LOVE that you are in our group now! the more the merrier! don't worry too much about wi...we all have off weeks and sometimes they are not NEAR as bad as we think.

oshie-i know that you will be SOOOO glad to have exams behind you! good luck with mr. match.com this weekend...don't forget to share the details with us!

Shandril

12-13-2006, 09:28 AM

Well, I was right about this week. WI this morning at 0.6lbs up. Bleh. Nothing major I know. And I'll turn it around this week.

I did start going to meetings again here at work, so I'm hoping that extra push will help me buckle down even further. And I went and worked out last night.

Michelle - Love the new avatar, looks great. How did your WI go? Good luck with both finals and the meeting with Mr Match.com afterwards!

Amy - Glad work's getting better and yaaaay for the first paycheck!!! Woohoo!!!! Congrats on the early goal success! Here's to keeping going...

Victoria - How's it going? Did you decide on Flex or core for this week?

oshie15

12-13-2006, 12:20 PM

Hi Ladies! This may be a long one...

SHANDRIL - I am so sorry about the gain, but like you said it is very small and your reaction to it is what is important. And you are reacting wonderfully(sp?)! You are doing great. Good job on going to the gym! I am betting the scale will be nicer next week.

AMY - WHAT A LOSS! Especially so far into your weight loss. Congrats! You better be eating, even though you are stressed! OOOOOOH, and the paycheck, that has to be wonderful! How is everything with work today?

VICTORIA - Where are you girly?!?! Hope all is well.

I had an "exam" last night. The teacher said instead of taking one of our exams, we would have to do a problem on the board. Ugh. I must admit I have been slacking this last month and it showed last night. He gave me a problem and I just stood there and stared it, in front of the whole class. I felt like such a dumba$$. I know he was disappointed. He seems to like me and I think he felt bad for me. He gave me another problem and with some (cheating) assistance from some people in the class I got it right. I feel horrible about it. That is what I get for slacking. I have been going to class, but not doing homework. Now, we have our last exam tomorrow and it is over the whole semester, if I do well I will maintain my B, if I do badly I will go down to a C. Little bit of pressure. I just don't think a C is good for my GPA. I don't know why I do this to myself. If I would have really applied myself I could have gotten an A. Ohwell. Tonight, no gym, cuz I gotta really study. I am giong to go Friday, Saturday and sunday.

The match guy and I have plans for a drink this Tuesday, I think, I never heard back from him yesterday. We shall see. I hope so.

Oh, my weigh in Monday night...well first I should tell you about my first weighin from 12/4, I was 179.6:embarrass . I knew it would be bad. I was up 9.6 lbs. I know some of it was water weight, cuz I had overeaten that weekend. It was a bit painful, but I did not crumble. I started at 185.5, so I am still down a bit. Anyways, this past Monday I was down 3.2lbs. I needed that boost, so I was very happy with that, especially since I was not completely OP. This week I am devoted to being 100%OP no matter what it takes. So far going to meetings has been helpful.

Thanks buddies! Sorry I have been complaining so much lately. Glad to have this thread!

scopel

12-13-2006, 10:37 PM

VICTORIA...(shouting loudly across the internet) WHERE ARE YOU?????!!??!?!?!?

okay, now that i have that out of my system, yes, i am eating, as a matter of fact the stress is having a negative effect and i'm eating a little too much. i definitely was not completely OP yesterday or today. all of my flex are gone for the week but i KNOW that i can stay strong and make it through the rest of the week! and i will. because ya'll will be here checking on me. so, here's to an OP day tomorrow!

shandril-don't worry about the gain. it was so small and you'll have the weight back down in no time. that small gain could be anything....water retention, eating a little more than usual before wi, clothing, tons of stuff! you are doing great buddy! keep up the good work!

oshie-just make sure that you breathe tomorrow during your test! i remember always getting so freaked that i would totally sabotage myself. oh, and a friend of mine is looking into going to dental hygiene school; it made me think about you! are you still thinking about doing that? oh, and congratulations on your loss! that is fantastic!!!!!!!! good luck with everything! let us know how it all goes!

Shandril

12-14-2006, 09:59 AM

Hello!

Okay, so I just wanted to share with you guys. I took a recruit out to dinner last night. We went to Morton's Steakhouse on the company dime. And I was REALLY proud of how I did. I ordered a glass of wine, but didn't drink all of it. Skipped the bread, ordered a spinach salad (came with a vinaigrette dressing). I only ate about a 1/3 of the salad because I wasn't too postive about the dressing, but then ate 1/2 of my filet mignon, and some grilled asparagus with only minimal balsamic glaze. Then for dessert I had fresh raspberries with just a tiny bit of whipped cream. I felt really good about it.

And tonight I'll be back to the gym since I couldn't make it yesterday because of the dinner.

scopel

12-15-2006, 01:26 AM

way to go shandril!!! that is a great nsv! i didn't do so well today but i have made a promise to myself that my weekend will be op. everything has just been so chaotic lately...but that's no excuse for my choices. i'll get back with you ladies later.

oshie15

12-15-2006, 12:14 PM

Where in the world is Victoria? HELLO!??!?!?!?! VICTORIA!?!?!?!? WE MISS YOU!!!

Shandril - GREAT JOB!! Sounds like your dinner went perfectly. Very well balanced. Way to go!!! You are doing great!

Amy - Sometimes life gets in the way. You have done so well with the program and you are so close to goal. Don't be too hard on yourself. Yes, work to get back OP, but don't beat yourself up.

I am done with my final, so that is GREAT! Hopefully I did well. Can't be sure.

I am looking forward to a busy, fun weekend. Tuesday is the big meeting with my Match guy!!!

ThinLadySings

12-16-2006, 11:59 AM

Hi everyone! Amy, thanks for the PM!!

So sorry I've been MIA!! With the crazy holidays and this cabaret show TOMORROW, I have barely had much time to post at all!!!

That said, there are no excuses, really. I've not been working out the past two weeks because of the inconvenience of my PT job and the rehearsal time I've needed for tomorrow. Additionally, ever since my MAJOR gain two weeks ago (the 3lbs) I switched to Core...which, I've been weighing myself all week (and I know I'm not supposed to) and I'm at 172lbs. So, basically, this isn't working for me, and I need to go back to Flex and working out, as that seemed the best answer. I just have issues with my portion sizes, and I'm lazy at measuring! Do any of you have this problem??

So, here I am. I'm making a goal to post on here every other day from now on...if not, EVERY day!

I also need to set up a new plan for monday. Anyone up for setting a weekly goal with me? Monday is the day I reset my points and plan on switching back to Flex.

As for everyone else who has been nice while I've been naughty...

Shandril-Way to go on the filet mignon!! I'm totally jealous of how well you stayed on program and EVEN AVOIDED THE BREAD BASKET!!! Amazing!
:salut

Amy-Oh, I can relate on the stress eating. Are you snacking too much or are your regular portions just oversized? Hang in there, we can get through this.

Michelle- Great on the final! How embarrassing to have to get up in front of everyone in the class!! I can sing, act, and dance in front of hundreds of people, but I don't know if I could do an exam in front of people!!! Watch out with the Match guy...I did that twice, the first guy was a pervert (lol) and the second guy was SOO COMPLETELY SHY I couldn't stand it and never saw him again (okay, not very nice, but a definate personality clash).

I'm starting to devise a plan for myself for this week.

scopel

12-17-2006, 12:21 AM

hey ladies-

okay, [enter the kicks] i have not been op for the past two days. my great plans to have an op weekend completely fell through. we have been out at the practice painting and decorating and i just have eaten whatever was around. it's not so much snacking, it's just eating too much (i did better with this last night than i did today...today was not good) and eating very unhealthy food choices. i have been so proud of myself for the control that i have maintained but ladies, if i don't fix this then my trip to texas for christmas could be catastrophic!

so with that in mind, victoria i am TOTALLY up for a weeklong plan/goal. how about for everyday that we stay op we get a reward? can you think of anything? i NEED the accountability! oh, and it's GREAT having you back! we missed you girl!

oshie-congrats on getting through exams! now you can relax a little! have you got any great plans for the holidays? and don't forget to let us know about match.com man.

shandril-hope that all is going well with you! i hope that i have an nsv as great as yours at some point this next week! that is true motivation! thanks for sharing...and how exactly did you avoid the bread basket?

ThinLadySings

12-19-2006, 12:50 AM

Whew. And the show was a success! I actually got quite a few laughs as during one segment, I got to walk on the stage as Mrs. Clause....but I was not the "normal" version...think red stillettos and white cat-eye eye glasses and a bubushka (I can't spell) on my head...yes! Russian accent!! Wooo!

Additionally, dispite the hell I've been going through diet wise, apparently, I look a lot different. The woman who runs the theatre where I performed didn't recognize me and then said "Oh!! Victoria! You look thinner! Have you lost weight?" My friend and his boyfriend who were in the show both thought I looked much slimmer, and even my boyfriend's friend commented to him as to how much thinner I looked to her! So, with everything else aside, I feel awesome! Apparently, its starting to show!

Amy- Okay, here is my plan for THIS week!

1. CONSTANTLY remind myself to take things OMOHODAT
2. Take my journal book and my Point book with me where ever I go.
3. Honestly journal (That includes counting booze for me).
4. Check back here at LEAST every other day!
5. Do not exceed my weekly points. Follow the plan as is.
6. Workout 4x this week.
7. Find myself a good "anchor."
8. Point out foods within 30 minutes of eating them.

My reward: Being under 170 for x-mas, and most likely (hopefully) under 168.

Here I go!

Shandril

12-19-2006, 09:24 AM

Aww Victoria!! Glad the show and your weight loss was such a success!!!

I do theater work as a hobby (and may I just say that I am in absolute admiration of anyone who pursues it professionally - I just don't have that kind of fight in me) and apparently, it's been too long since I was in a show. I dreamt about the theater last night, about a dance rehearsal specifically, which is kind of odd, because if it's been too long since I was in a show, it's been AGES since I was in a musical. Anyways... maybe I'll find a show to do in 2007.

Amy - Kicks for being off plan! You can do this. Put up your plan. How are you going to deal with the food that's around you? How are you going to make it through your Texas trip? (And enjoy my neck of the woods, BTW!)

As for me, I've been OP, but I don't really feel like my heart is really in it this week. Not sure what's been going on. I think the gain last week discouraged me some. I stil went and worked out three times over the past week, but even so... I'm feeling very wishy-washy. Which led to me not snacking wisely at the movies over the weekend. I thought about cutting an apple to take with me before i left, but then shrugged it off. I didn't even get myself a bottle of water to stop sipping on bf's coke. (Although, oddly, apparently having given up the sodas for so long, I don't even like fountain coke now.) So yeah... I'm here, and I suppose I'm OP in practice, but it sure doesn't feel like it mentally.

oshie15

12-19-2006, 04:59 PM

Hi, I am about to leave work, but I wanted to stop in and say hi! Victoria good plan! Hi Amy Hi Shandril.

I am 100% OP, but I gained 1.2 lbs this week. Totally frustrated. I am going to post a plan later, when I have time.

I have my match date tonight.

Talk to you ladies later~

oshie15

12-20-2006, 12:48 PM

HI BUDDIES!!!! Hope you are all not too busy!

AMY - How is the office? Have you been able to stay OP? If not are you going to make a plan? Looking forward to hearing how you are doing...

Victoria - I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO BE AN ACTRESS, but I never put the work into it. I also admire you. How wonderful it must be! Glad to hear about the comments you recieved. I am sure you looked wonderful.

Shandril - Sometimes it is hard to have your head in the game all the time, but MASSIVE PROPS for still staying OP. THAT IS HUGE!!!! If I feel that way I lose control of myself. You should be SO proud of yourself. Why do you think you have been feeling this way? Cause of the holidays?

I have still been OP, which I am surprised since I had a gain and that usually throws me off, so I am proud of myself for that. A plan for this week:

1. I am going to work out tonight, tomorrow, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Yeah, I said it! Now I have committed to it. I just want to feel good over the holiday.

2. I am not going to count APs until I get 3 workouts in for the week. After that I can count APs. so that will be motivatin to get my workouts in.

3. I am going to stop eating chocolate at work!!!!!! I am driving myself crazy. I have been eating chocolate, everyday. I am counting it, but it means I can't eat very much the rest of the day. I won't feel bad about it, cuz I certainly did enjoy it, an am hoping letting myself indulge will help me not to end up bingeing.

4. Bring a veggie tray to our family get together.
Okay, so I had my date last night. I actually had a lot of fun, we talked a lot and I felt comfortable with him. He did notice I had hives on my chest ( I hate that)! I get them when I am nervous! Anyways, I thought it was fun, but he "got a call" and said he was on call at work and that he had to leave within the next half hour. Conicidence(sp?), I think not. I thought he liked me. He did not have to do a fake call either, it had been an hour and a half, I would have been fine with callign it a night. When we left he gave me a hug and said something about calling me. Whatever! I thought I was very funny and charming. I am doing everything in my power to not take it personally. Things like this usually get me very down, but I am going to try really hard to shrug it off. I HATE DATING!

Strangely, though well I was getting ready, my home phone rang and it was my professor from my algebra class! I thought he may have had a crush on me when I was in his class. He said he was calling to make sure I had missed a quiz that was in his records, but he proceeded to chat with me, and when I made an attempt to wrap the convo up he was like, Oh you want to get off of the phone? CRAZY! I like the guy and he is goodlooking, but I do'nt think I would date him. I am still reeling (sp?) about it!

AmandaRose-83

12-20-2006, 01:11 PM

OK...I think I am out of the loop, but what exactly is Tiger's Angels? I always see this thread, but have no clue! :embarrass

oshie15

12-20-2006, 03:47 PM

Hi Amanda. Actually, Tiger (a buddy from BCB - T-20's) started an accountability thread for people around the same weight, so we decided to call it Tiger's Angels, but we have since lost her. The name remains the same though. We just check in with eachother and chat. Don't worry you are in the loop! :bcb_wink3

scopel

12-22-2006, 01:19 AM

okay ladies, i'm jumping in really quick to let you all know that i am still breathing...but barely! this whole work thing and all the underlying issues with the practice are really weighing on me. i love being a dentist but other dentists and the way that some of them practice makes me soooo mad! anyway, i have been op, just not doing very good at it. still making some very poor food choices but staying within my points. today however was different. i ate much healthier foods today and that gave me back some sense of control. i have not had a chance to wi this week...that's how busy things have been, but i'm pretty sure i gained because of last week. i will let you know when i find out. my plan for the holidays is simply to try and stay op by eating my daily target, some aps, working out at least 3 times while in texas, and eating healthy choices. i have to stay on track tomorrow! when i end tomorrow op it will just make the next day that much easier.

no time for personals right now because i am exhausted but you are all doing great! i love your plans! how are they going? oh, and shandril and oshie, you guys are so inspiring for me right now...staying op like you both have! merry christmas and happy holidays! we can do this ladies!

scopel

12-22-2006, 06:41 PM

just wanted to show you ladies my new haircut! i posted this pic on the picture thread but i wanted to make sure that you guys saw it! it's very easy to style but i do miss being able to just throw it up on top of my head...

http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p50/amyscopel/2-1.jpg

now, off to texas! merry christmas everyone!

ThinLadySings

12-23-2006, 02:45 PM

Whooo hoo! I love the hair!! You look wonderful! It must be fun to be a readhead! I hope you have fun in Texas! Merry X-mas!!

And as for me, so not surprisingly, its been a tough week. Luckly, at least I weighed in .2lbs lower than I did last week, which put me at ease...its better than going up .2, right? I'll admit, I think my plan I came up with was a bit too much for me to do this week...just too many goals. I've instead wound up REALLY paying attention to what I'm eating...and writing every single little thing down. I think that's been part of my problem...I'd always go "oh, this is less than a pt, I won't count it..." but a few of those "0" point foods, and I wind up with a point.

Very interesting concept.

My plan for this week is to do the same **** thing...promise myself to write down every thing I eat. I am really excited though, I just got a Palm TX off of ebay, so I'll be able to track everything on that!!

And as for the whole me being an "actress"...I have a music degree. I just graduated in April, and I'm trying to figure out what to do next....the whole "starving" artist thing really isn't me. I like my shoes. That said, I'm considering going back to school for an MBA.

So, since my weight has climbed back up, I"m making a goal of mine to weigh in between 170 and 171 before the end of the year.

Okay, must run! Hope everyone else is going great!

oshie15

12-27-2006, 12:28 PM

HI LADIES!!! I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

AMY I LOVE your hair. Mine looks like that when I flip it up. LOVE IT!

I am coming here with my head hanging. I was very "bad" the last couple of days. Sad thing is I think the weight was finally starting to come off. Ohwell, all I can do is get back on track TODAY!!!!

Looking forward to hearing from you.

scopel

12-30-2006, 12:38 AM

hey ladies! okay, now that the holidays are almost over maybe i can finally get my life back in order. something about the season just made me want to eat and it made me want some very unhealthy items. i did give in a few times but i'm glad to report that while i did give in some, i didn't give in every time. this is actually a huge step in the right direction for me...i used to never say no to food. i went to wi last night for the first time in 2 1/2 weeks and was dreading it, but i was down .5 lbs! not a huge loss but definitely better than what i thought it would be. my plan for the weekend is to have an op weekend! i need the accountability for this ladies because although my wi went okay, i'm still not making the best choices for myself. if i could get a few days op behind me then i believe that it would help immensely! so, i plan to eat my target each day and tomorrow i will do watp, i ran today and yesterday so i don't want to do something too strenuous. i might also try and do a pilates dvd...we'll see. so, check in and keep me accountable! my goal is to make it through monday op and regroup from then. my week resets on tuesday, so at least i could start off the week by finishing up the week before op. i hope that you all had a great christmas! thanks for the compliments on the hair. ya'll check in and let's come up with some sort of new year/january challenge. i've missed talking to you guys over the past few days. i'll be glad when everything gets back in order. talk to you soon!

ThinLadySings

01-02-2007, 12:31 AM

Hello everyone! Happy New Year!!

How did everyone's holiday go? Mine was a bit nuts, and quite a bit off OFF-point eating...but I, apparently did manage to stay in control somewhat b/c I was only up .8lbs as of last week. I'm going to the meeting again tomorrow. Let's only hope its roughly the same.

Amy, good job on saying "no." Seriously, that is a big step!

So, with the new year here, do any of you have some resolutions? I have one BIG one for me this year.

I will weigh 150lbs by July 16, 2007. That is a little less than a pound a week for me. I decided on that weight because I completely know that is obtainable for me, as I got tthere before I went to Vegas in 2001...wow, that was 7 years ago...I know I can get there again. I'll figure out how much more to lose once I get there. Unfortunately, Today wasn't a perfect start, as there was still a bit of celebrating still going on. I'm promising myself to be more accountable this year. That is why I have invested in a Palm TX..now I'm just looking for some good software to log everything in. Additionally, after this post, I plan on reviewing my log and making any corrections to anything I may have left out.

I really want this to be THE year...the year I take FULL responsibility for myself. I dont' want my weight holding me back any more!

Shandril

01-02-2007, 09:36 AM

Hello girls!!! Sorry I've been MIA. I had a great holiday and break, and am now officially back in the swing of things.

Plan-wise, Christmas was both successful and a letdown. I fully admit that I stopped journalling. Even so, I lost weight through Christmas, but the week afterwards was not nearly as successful. I WI at lunch today so I'll see what the damage is, but I think it's probably around 3lbs that I'm up. (I suppose that's still a heck of a lot better than the national average, but I am dissappointed in myself.) I'm hoping a good chunk of it is water weight, as I haven't really been drinking water at all.

So feel free to kick me for all that. I deserve it.

But I'm here, I'm ready to go again, and all that jazz.

scopel

01-02-2007, 09:05 PM

hello everyone! i'm so glad to hear from you guys...i seriously did miss this group of gals. okay, i am supposed to be weighing in on friday of this week because i can't get to any meetings before then. however, TOM is here so i'm not expecting any great numbers. i had the coolest thought the other day...i started thinking about it being 2007 and one thing that i promise myself every year is that i am going to lose weight so that i won't have to start the next new year feeling the same way that i do at that time. i was driving along and started thinking about new year's resolutions and realized that i am entering 2007 at the lowest weight that i can remember since starting high school! so, my resolution this year is to finish what i started in august and to get to goal. i'm so excited and i know that i can do this! i've always given up in the past but there is no way that i am going to give up this time. so, here's to 2007!

victoria-congrats on the good 'holiday' weigh in! that's great! and i know that you can achieve your resolution. it's a very realistic goal...just make sure that you don't get too hard on yourself!

shandril-i'm sure that your weigh in will be okay. i know that all of us did much better this year than we have in past holiday seasons. let us know how things turn out buddy!

michelle...let us know how you are doing!

oshie15

01-03-2007, 12:40 PM

Hi ladies!!! Missed ya! Gosh, what a crazy time of year. Had some slip ups, but I am back and more motivated than ever!!!

My challenge for myself this week is to workout four times and to try to be better about saving flex points to use.

I stayed at my mom's house on x-mas night and she woke up in the middle of the night with horrible pain in her abdomen. she was up all night in pain. I was a brat and kept trying to block her out so i could sleep, cuz I had to go to work early the next morning. At about 5am, she told me she had to go to the emergency room. Turns out it was her gall bladder. I felt so bad. It is not emergency, but it will have to come out in the next month. My poor mom. I thought she had bad gas! What a bad daughter I am! Otherwise my holidays were fabulous.

Sounds like you are all just as motivated as I am. Shandril! It will be okay! Woo! Hoo! I think 2007 is going to be a good year!

How is the practice going Amy? Victoria, nice weigh in! I did not make it, I need to weigh in this week. I did get a scale for my house though, so that is good.

ThinLadySings

01-03-2007, 11:58 PM

...and I guess I can't do math as 2007-2001=6, not 7, years.

It sounds as though we all had some great celebrating going on. Time to get back in the groove ladies! Everyone with me??? Sounds like it!

Michelle-I've done the same thing...and then I feel like the most horrible daughter in the world. I'm sure you can do something to make up for it!

Amy- That must be so exciting to be so thin!! You should definately pat yourself on the back! And I'm glad you are back as well!

Shandril- Okay, so how'd the WI go? I know, its hard to log everything...but now the holidays are over so no excuses!

And so, for my WI today...I am EXACTLY the same as I was last week...173.4

I mean, I can live with that...for now.

I've decided to take this week as my last and final week before I stop lolly-gagging and get WITH IT. I've been doing WW offically now since JULY..and its taken me LONG enough to lose. I went to a different meeting today, and my leader lost 30 lbs in 6 months...man, I wish I could have done that! The thing is, she was talking about when she gets a goal in mind, she just GOES for it...and she just pushed her way through and made it.

I think giving myself a push is something I'm going to do. I've already found a great program for my palm to log my WORKOUTS and I've also downloaded a copy of WWCalc...b/c the offical WW program for PDAs doesn't work with macs (Boooo on you Offical WW people...help us mac folks out!) So, I am on WW 100% this week...and also planning for the start of my offical goal that's due July 16th. I'm expecting the lbs to start to come off much faster....

Shandril

01-04-2007, 09:27 AM

Hey girls!

I was up 1.4 lbs. Not the end of the world, but enough to give me a gentle kick in the ass. :bcb_smile

I'm definitely fired back up and serious again. I did okay while my motivation was flagging, but it's nice to have the motivation back. And first thing first, I AM getting my ass back to the gym tonight. If I don't go, I'm counting on all of you to kick me. Hard. Enough is enough. Vacation is over.

Victoria - I think the different leader had the right idea. If you just keep pushing and reminding yourself why you're doing it, it happens. Which to some extent is why I'm not so stressed about the weight loss part. I _know_ this works. I did it before, I'll do it now, no problems. The problem for me is that I can't ignore it once I hit GW. Watching what you eat doesn't go away just because you're skinny. So I'm counting on all you guys to help me out when I reach that point too. :)

oshie15

01-04-2007, 12:23 PM

YES SHANDRIL YOU ARE GOING TO THE GYM TONIGHT!!!!! I am going tonight and I keep saying to myself I went last night I could wait till tomorrow. BUT NO!!!! You and I are going tonight and we will both report back after we go. I went to the gym last night and jogged 3 miles on the treadmill, so I am proud of that. Tonight it is spin class, then tomorrow too and either Saturday or Sunday. Taht will be my 4 workouts for the week. I am committed to it. You down Shandril?!?!?!?!

Victoria, nice maintain on the scale!

I just can't believe how hard it is over the holidays! Ugh! Next year I am going to be more prepared (this year, I guess). Not that I was doing much better before the holidays.:bcb_cry:

BUT THIS IS IT!!!! I am doing it this time. I am sick of feeling uncomfortable about my body. I don't want to be a size two, just comfortable in my own skin. I saw pictures of myself from over the holidays and I wanted to cry! I HATE THAT! My roomate said they were just bad pictures, but I can only use that excuse so much.

Lookin' forward to hearing from you ladies. We are all going to do great. Amy way to go on being the lowest weight since high school! What an accomplishment! You are an inspiration!

Tiger Campbell

01-04-2007, 01:58 PM

Hi All,

Okay...I'm back....healthy but I'm sick again...just a cold this time round! I'm going to try to stay put this time though! Over Christmas holidays I was playing with my sister-in-law who is a teenager and she loves the Dance Dance Revolution mat! I tried it with her and I loved it too...so much so that I just purchased two mats for myself and hubby to use! I think we could have fun, a good laugh, and do exercise all at the same time!

Has anyone tried these mats before or have them now? How do you find them? I bought them to hook up to my husbands' XBOX.

Take care all!

- Tiger..............GOOOOOOOOOO TIGER's ANGELS!!!

scopel

01-05-2007, 01:40 AM

angels!!! i loved getting on here and seeing all these posts! so glad to have everyone (and i mean EVERYONE...tiger, nice to hear from you, we missed ya) back! this is our year ladies! right? right! we can do this and we will be here to support each other. i never could have gotten to where i am without this group of girls. we can do this together!

okay, now for the reality check...i am still having trouble getting motivated. i'm not exactly off plan, just still not making the best decisions for myself. i seriously need some accountabilty for this. i'm down to 21 target points a day (i've always eaten the majority of my flex and all of my active points) but for some reason, i'm having a lot of trouble saying yes to healthy food. i'm not overeating (which is a huge victory, i was one of those clean your plate types, even if you were about to bust your pants at the seams) so that is great! but for some reason, i waste my points on junk! i'm nowhere near the healthy 8s, probably not even getting in 2 of them. so here's my plan, tomorrow i am going to get in at least 4 of the 8s, sat. i will get in 6, and sun, i will try for the whole 8. i know that this is a huge contributor to my weight loss and i really do want to get the rest of this weight off.

oshie and shandril, did ya'll make it to the gym? i have to work out tomorrow and sat to get in 4 days. i really think that work is causing a lot of my issues. i was doing great until work was factored into the equation. i've been struggling for about a month now and we started work on dec 4...wow, exactly a month. also, i realized the wi meeting i was planning on attending on fri actually meets on sat and i won't be anywhere near it on sat. now, i have to try and find another to go to or just wait for my normal one on mon. we'll see.

anyway, victoria, congrats on maintaining...and i totally believe that you can achieve your goals buddy! we are here for you anytime you need us! we are going to hold you accountable! let us know how everything is going! this is your year! welcome back tiger! let us know how we can help you out okay...we love to motivate!

Shandril

01-05-2007, 09:30 AM

Aww yay, the gang's all here! :)

I DID go to the gym last night. And before I started my workout, I had all my measurements taken so that I would have something to track against. My plan is to take measurements again in March and then at my birthday (May 4). We'll see!

I'm having a really good week so far. Been getting all my water in, and reasonably good on my healthy 8's. (Need to pick up new multivitamins.) So I sneaked a peak at the scale this morning and it was down .8 lbs. So here's to keeping it up (or down, I guess) !

Amy - I think your plan is great. Really focus on starting to get those healthy 8's in and I bet you won't even have space to be hungry for the junk anymore! What's your goal/reason for doing this? What's your next reward? Maybe you need to pick a short term goal/reward to fire some motivation back up?

Tiger - I used to play DDR quite a bit. Good silly fun, although I never really stuck with it long enough for me to feel it was exercise. However, I have a good friend who plays for about an hour every night and has lost ~15lbs in a few months, no other dieting or exercise, so apparently they are good exercise. I'd think about picking up a game again (I still have a mat), but I'm worried about the fact that I live on the second floor of an old duplex. Might be too much activity for the apt.

ThinLadySings

01-06-2007, 06:29 PM

And so, this week is going alright. I'm staying on program, but I know I could be doing a lot better...but as I mentioned before, I the Super Me starts this coming week. I don't want to spend a whole lot of time typing this post, as I want to go and plan what I'm doing...all I know is that I've definately forwarned my boyfriend that I will not be drinking or eating as much as I have been.

One thing I will say, is I'm noticing that I need new motivation. I have a wonderful DBF now, and I'm certainly not going to fraternity parties or cheesy nightclubs and wanting to look wonderful in either an Abercrombie mini skirts or some Bebe outfit....but here are some of the things I've conjured up (still a work in progress)

1. My Best Friend (from childhood, met when we were three) just got engaged. I'm her maid of honor...she's roughly a size 2/4 and I'm roughly a 10/12...Will I look like a whale in the wedding pics? You do the math.
2. My DBF is from Turkey and wants to take me to Turkey in August-ish this year to meet his family...I certainly don't want to be the American sterio type.
3. When I go to job interviews, I want to look super SHARP.
4. To finally meet this goal and know that this was ALL me.
Any other ideas?

I do have a question about the new faces...is this little smiley wearing earrings?? :bcb_mad:

I mean, I'd be "mad" too if I had those things on.

Anyway, I need to go figure out a stronger plan. I'm really excited to start this.

Happy weekend everyone!

Shandril-You better had gone to the gym or I'd have whooped your bum! :bcb_drill

Amy- You need some new motivation it sounds like. Go buy a bikini.

Tiger-Glad you're back. Stop getting sick! It sounds like you found a great way to workout!

Michelle-So, did you ever go to the gym?? YOu'd better have! :bcb_drill

scopel

01-06-2007, 09:42 PM

Amy- You need some new motivation it sounds like. Go buy a bikini.victoria...you really do crack me up! however i think that is a great idea! bikinis are going to start appearing on racks pretty soon now and i think i just might purchase one. as far as a short term goal (thanks for the push shandril), i think i might treat myself to a new pair of shoes. if i can stay op plan until my birthday (jan. 19) then i will get myself a present! yay for presents!

as far as yesterday and today, yesterday i got in 5 of the 8s and today 6! so i've made my goals so far. and shandril, you were right when you said i wouldn't even need the junk food. my only thing is that it takes so much planning for me, but i'm just gonna have to suck it up and do it if i want it that bad...and I DO! so, here's to tomorrow and the full healthy 8!

victoria-i think your plan sounds great, and you have some major motivation (i want to go to turkey!!!) for getting it done this year! i know you can succeed buddy! as far as the smiley, i think those are guns....??!!? let us know how everything is working out. super you starts next week, you can do this!

shandril-i'm so proud of you for going to the gym! you motivated me to finish my workouts for the week. i got in four days, next week i'm shooting for five. oh, and congratulations on the scale! hopefully, mine will head that direction too!

oshie-where are you? we still need to know if you made it to the gym??!!?!?!! come back and share with us buddy!

tiger-how's the ddr going? my dh and i have those mats and they are alot of fun!

Tiger Campbell

01-07-2007, 09:28 AM

I haven't tried the Dance Dance revolution mats yet because I just bought them off of ebay the other day so I'm still waiting for them to arrive. I thought this would be an easier way and cheaper way since I never end up going to the gym when I spend the $$$ to do so. So, at least this way I'm getting something for my money :)

Thought I'd post that I started back counting my points now :) YIPPEE!! Here's what I ate today so far:

Allowed 23.0 points per day

Breakfast
30g Cream of Wheat cereal
1/2 cup 1% milk
2 tsp light brown sugar
-----------------------------
19.7 points left

Plan for lunch: turkey sandwich

Plan for dinner: Hot turkey with potatoes, turnip, carrots

Have a great day all!

Shandril

01-08-2007, 09:17 AM

Hey girls!

Well, I didn't make it to the gym over the weekend. Friday night I had to get all the Christmas decorations put away. (Which at least was lots of movement and carrying boxes up and down stairs) and then Saturday morning I was trapped at home waiting for my table to be delivered.

And it was! And it's gorgeous and sexy and I can't wait to serve all sorts of beautiful healthy meals on it. (I'm such a dork sometimes.) Anyway... it's scary. I feel all sorts of grown up now. I have a real dining table.

But I'm absolutely going today, so I'm still in it, I promise.

The weekend went pretty well. Not perfect in terms of healthy 8s, but okay. But I did feel really proud of myself last night. BF and I went out for Chinese, and I ordered my food exactly how I wanted it, stirfried in minimal oil, and the sauce on the side. And lo and behold, the waiter didn't laugh at me, didn't look put out by it, the chef didn't refuse to do it, etc, and it all came out just fine. And delicious! (I know this is totally silly, but I generally feel bad about asking for modifications.)

Victoria - I think your reasons sound great. Just accept that it's probably going to be a different one that pushes you through at any given moment, so don't hesitate to think of more. I'm using a wedding as one of my big motivators too. I'm going to be a bridesmaid in a friend's wedding in April. There's only the MOH and me, so I want to be really damned comfortable and proud standing up there. (Oh.. and I agree with Amy about the smiley.... I was seeing it as the front of a bomber plane. Landing gear down... guns mounted on the sides..)

Amy - Ooh!! You're way braver than me on the bikini front, but go for it!!! Push yourself. And Congrats on the healthy 8s!!! I knew you could do this. (Oh, and new shoes _always_ have my vote of approval.)

Michelle - How has the gym been going? I'm sorry about how you're feeling about yourself and the holiday photos. I've gotten so good at avoiding being captured by camera that I don't worry too much, but when it happens, I hate it. I swear I look 30lbs heavier in pictures. I'll go out thinking I look cute and see a photo that just looks awful. I hate it too. But it _will_ get better. We can do this and we will.

Tiger - How'd the rest of yesterday go?

oshie15

01-08-2007, 01:01 PM

Michelle - How has the gym been going? I'm sorry about how you're feeling about yourself and the holiday photos. I've gotten so good at avoiding being captured by camera that I don't worry too much, but when it happens, I hate it. I swear I look 30lbs heavier in pictures. I'll go out thinking I look cute and see a photo that just looks awful. I hate it too. But it _will_ get better. We can do this and we will.
UGH! I know! I got all dolled up for a party for NYE and thought I looked decent. Then I saw a picture of myself and I looked fat and sweaty! Like I said, my friend said it was a bad picture, but still...

Okay, I am here! I did go to the gym that night. This week I have gone to a spin class and jogged 3 miles twice on the treadmill, so my mileage on the treadmill is increasing and that is exciting. I am still have trouble with my breathing while I work out, so I am going ot go to the doctor this week and hopefully I can try something else. I meant to get a 4th workout in on Sunday, but if I figure if my weeks start and end on Wednesdays, I should count my weeks like that? No? So that means I still have a chance to get my 4 days in? Whatever, I intend to go tonight, before a doctor appt I have at 7:00. It will be hard cuz Mondays suck, but I intend to go.

Victoria - That was too funny about the earrings on the smiley! :bcb_grin Your plan sounds great and you have plenty of motivations. I was considering make a little beaded bracelet that has beads that signify something, so when I feel like giving up, over eating, or not going to the gym, I can play with the beads and it will remind me and help me to visualize. Like one bead will symbolize me fitting into a pair of jeans I want to, and one will symbolize being able to jog in a 5k, etc.

Amy - go bikini! I don't think I will ever pull a bikini off! You go girly! Fantastic Job on getting in most of your healthy 8s! And getting your 4 workouts in.

I was "pretty much" OP, I think I went over a little bit. I rationlize like you would not believe! Part of the reason I want to make that bracelet, to remind myself why I am doing this!

Also, Shandril - GREAT job on ordering your food how you wanted it at the chinese place! It can be intimidating.

scopel

01-09-2007, 09:53 PM

just wanted to let ya'll know that i am here. i have been super sick (yesterday i thought i was gonna die) but i'm feeling better. i'll try and update tomorrow when i'm not doped up on cold/flu medicine. :bcb_sick:

oh, and i love the beaded bracelet idea...i might do one for my last 13 lbs!

oshie15

01-10-2007, 12:23 PM

I apologize in advance, this will be a long one, read what you can.

Ohhhhhhh, Amy, I am so sorry you are sick. I hope you feel better soon. Make sure you take care of yourself.

Okay, I feel so defeated, I want to punch myself in the head! I don’t know what is wrong with me. I keep sabotaging myself with the eating thing. I keep overeating. The thing that is different is that I am not binging, I just feel hungry and I cannot help but eat! I want this SO BAD! So I just can’t figure out why I cannot stay OP! My worst enemy is myself!

The thought that goes through my mind is: I always just start over, so why should it be any different this time, I can just start over tomorrow. Tomorrow I will really do it. This time will be different. Yes, it is called rationalization! Stupid, stupid!

Victoria, I feel like we are in a similar “boat”. How can we make this time different?

Here is what I am proud of myself for:

- I am still working out and consistently at a 3 mile jog, which is fabulous! I have finally upped my miles.
- I am not binging, I am overeating and there is a big difference.
- I AM NOT GIVING UP!

Here is my plan to get back on track:
- Make my bracelet with my “symbolic goal beads”
- After Saturday I am not drinking alcohol for a few weeks
- I have realized that I am eating VERY LARGE meals and only a couple times a day. (I try to hoard my points, so I can eat more later). This is causing me to become ravenous and not care what I eat, so I am going to start eating more frequent small meals. I am going to make some meals and freeze them for breakfasts, lunches, and snacks. (Any ideas?) I think this is a huge part of the problem.
- I will weigh-in next week (I have paid for the monthly pass and am not even using it!)

Any advice is appreciated! Thank you for being here for me to ramble on and on and on and on and on…

:bcb_airbo

Shandril

01-10-2007, 12:42 PM

Michelle - I'm so sorry you're struggling. I completely understand the rationalization thought process. The thing I always try to remind myself is that sure, I can start tomorrow, but I'll be farther behind. I'm always going to have to make up for whatever damage I do today as well as the excess weight I started my day with.

I think freezing some meals so you have something ready and eating more often will definitely help you. If you're _hungry_ then you need to eat, your body needs it. You just need to be prepared to eat good things. Have fruits and vegetables around and available. Drink a full glass of water with every snack.

And make your bracelet. Give yourself something tangible to connect with, to remind you what you're about and after. It's not food.

Amy - Get better soon! Being sick is no good. We want you healthy again so we can hear about your healthy 8's!

Victoria - It's really strange you not being around as often. I miss you! Did the discussion/thoughts on our fear of being thin help you? Are your motivations that you came up with helping you to push through? How's the boy and life?

I'm doing okay right now. OP, but not POP. I've been doing really really well on drinking my water and I'm proud of that. I worked out Monday night and will be back tonight. Still just proving that I can do 3x/week. Next week my dance classes will start back up, so it will be the gym 3x/week plus two 1-1.5 hour dance classes each week. I dont' really count the dance as exercise, but the additional movement can't hurt.

Today I'm actually having one of those freakishly 'skinny' days. I just feel small. It's nice. Hoping that the more effort I put into this, the more of those I'll have.

Tiger Campbell

01-10-2007, 10:36 PM

Hi All,
Just checking in.....I've been really busy at work lately so I haven't had much time to post. But here I am...and I can honestly say that I completely have been OP sinceI came back :):):) Yeah!!!

Unfortunately I'm tired though and am now heading to bed...night night.

I'm still waiting on the DDR...will let yu all know how they work whe I get them!!

On another note...anybody out there trying to get pregnant or have kids? How long after you went off the pill did it take? Thanks...much appreciated!

- Tiger

scopel

01-10-2007, 11:56 PM

Today I'm actually having one of those freakishly 'skinny' days. I just feel small. It's nice. Hoping that the more effort I put into this, the more of those I'll have.i LOVE days like that! congrats on the loss too buddy! you are rockin' this thing right now. you are my motivation! you really seem to be on top of this thing...keep up the great work!

michelle-don't beat yourself up!!! we all have time periods like that. i'm in one right now. i just can't seem to get things straight. i had two good days in a row and then got too sick to care. so now i'm starting back tomorrow, counting points and seeing just how far i can make it into the healthy 8s :bcb_worry .

VICTORIA!!!! WE MISS YOU!!! COME OUT AND LET US KNOW THAT YOU ARE OKAY!!!!!!!!! come on buddy....we NEED you in 2007! i have to have you around pushing me to lose this last bit of weight, plus i want to watch you shed all those pounds you are planning on kicking to the curb! who knows? i might even try another morning workout...just come back to us buddy!

tiger-congrats on staying op! you are going to have a blast with ddr when you finally get it.

okay, i'm doing much better now. i'm still coughing. did you know that you can pull a stomach muscle from coughing? well, you can. i have to wait to start back running because i don't think i would fair too well with a pulled tummy muscle. boo! i actually miss running when i can't do it. huh? who'da thought? anyway, tomorrow i'm back to counting points and pushing for the healthy 8s. i'll let you guys know the outcome as soon as i can. i've got to make my bracelet...i really like that idea michelle!

my dh will be out of town this weekend so i'm going to be alone. this can either be really great for me or really bad. i'm definitely going to need to have you all checking in on me! i'm going to try and get everything cleaned and hopefully, have a POP weekend! we'll see. i usually get depressed when he's gone and normally i would turn to food while in that state...which is why i'm going to need you all. i know now that food does not have to be my only comfort. i really do find comfort in food, i enjoy eating, it's fun to me and weirdly enough is something i look forward to. i guess that's what brought me to ww in the first place.:bcb_blush now though, i know that i can run and relieve stress (or other emotions) and have an even better outcome than eating would provide. anyway, just to forewarn you, i might be one here this weekend screaming for help!

scopel

01-11-2007, 12:04 AM

oh yeah, are any of you planning on doing the meet and greet? just wondering. i'm not sure...but there are several people on this thread that i would love to meet and hang out with!

ThinLadySings

01-12-2007, 04:04 PM

Hello Everyone! I know, okay, I'm sorry for not being around as much. I've been SUPER crazy busy with my part time job and job hunting...and figuring out what it is exactly I want to do with my life. I'll try to set aside more time to type to everyone. Amy, I'm totally planning on going to the Meet and Greet...but I haven't heard (or read, rather) anything about it for weeks. My trip to Turkey is going to be probably late August, early September, so I hope its not around then. Where's the thread for the meet and greet?

Additionally, my p/t job just ended today (it was another temp assignment) so, I might have a bit more time. I couldn't talk where I worked b/c I think they had those things that could spy on my computer...Don't any of you worry about that? When do you find time to come on here?

So, keep my grandfather in your thoughts. He's 91, and has put up a TOUGH battle for the past ten years with various illnesses (cancer, emphazima, etc) , and we've just brought in the hospice people to take care...apparently he has less than 2 weeks left. The hardest part is his brain is completely here! He doesn't have that whole forgetful thing going on...at all. Its really sad, so in case I'm not around for a few days its probably because I'll be spending some time at the nursing home with him.

Sorry, I guess this is turning into a book...

SO. About me and my thrilling adventure with WW...

I have been doing awesome this week. I've gotten on the treadmill 3x and I've got once more to to it today to meet my weekly goal....NOW, I'm picking up that running plan that I started and then stopped a few weeks back. And for my food, I've been writing down everything, and I still have 14 extra points left for the weekend. I know some of you have noticed my post I put up on monday about being "afraid to be thin."...thanks. I REALLY and TRULY think this has been my problem. I've never had a "skinny day." I just don't know how I'd relate to the world when I finally lose the weight. I mean, there's a lot of reasons why this is an issue...and every time I start feeling myself slipping, I keep reminding myself WHY I'm slipping...I'm afraid to meet this goal, and I feel like I'm going to be vulnerable. Knowing this component seems to really be helping me. Michelle, have you thought about this at all? If you haven't, go read my post from a few days back on it...there's a lot more than just willpower that goes into succeeding in this.

So, I've been doing really well...unfortunately, after my fantastic work as of monday, I got on the scale today at home and it said 170. And,mind you, this was when I was naked and had not eaten. I was 172.8 according to WW on Sunday. I hope my weight goes down somewhat when I Weigh In!!!

And ANOTHER thing. You might find this common knowledge, but I, you have to be hungry SOMETIMES if you want to lose weight. I'm not talking about being famished...but if you're full, it just doesn't happen. I don't binge either...I just like big portions. I used to binge, but that's another story. I'm bringing this up, because last summer, I was reading an article on People Magazine (I think) about people that have successfully lost massive amounts of weight. One woman lost weight from eating the frozen WW meals. Well, in the little write up on her, she was saying that when she TRULY DECIDED she was going to lose the weight, she was expecting herself to be hungry...and she was, at first. After a while, her body did adjust to the smaller portions.

I think this is true. As much as WW talks about being "satistfied"...they should also talk about that slightly hungry feeling. That's at least just as important. Do you agree? I don't want to start a mean debate here, but this really does seem to ring true to me.

Amy-You seriously need to enjoy your private time. Here's my Rx to relieve you of any stresses while he's away.

Daily:
1 bubble bath 1x a day with any Bath & Body works bubble bath gel

For the Weekend:
1 bottle of red wine
1 bottle of Champagne
94% fat-free popcorn
DVDs: Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, The Seven Year Itch, Down With Love, Under the Tuscan Sun, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Directions: Drink wine and/or champagne while in bubble bath. When finished, continue drinking and have 94% popcorn while watching any of the movies listed above.

Good Luck! Come back, I'll try to pop my head in just to make sure you've got yourself together...if you don't have yourself together, I'm going to create a "To-Do" list for you.

Tiger- Oh, understand busy schedules. Trust me! Let us know how that dance thing goes!

Shandril-So what does a "skinny" day feel like??? I'm just dying to know!! I'm excited about the new table. I'm not "there" yet. It sounds like a right of passage into adulthood.

Michelle-Yes, I agree with you. We totally are going through similar things. You just really need to figure out WHY, I think. Maybe you have a "fear" like I mentioned, or maybe you need to find motivation. One thing, I'll tell you, from all the movie stars' quotes...(think Marilyn Monroe) They always say things like "Lots of girls dream, but I dreamed the hardest." I think that when people really want something, they just do it. They think it, eat it, and dream it all the time. Its tough, I know. Its funny though, what you posted could have been my post! EVERY problem you have are all the exact problems I'm dealing with! I'm glad to see you've been exercising! I'm going to go and do that RIGHT AWAY!

And here is a quote I shall leave you all with...

"Exercise, not philosophically and with religious gravity undertaken, but with the wild romping activities of a spirited girl who runs up and down as if her veins were full of wine."

scopel

01-12-2007, 04:17 PM

just wanted to pop in here and say IT'S SO GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU VICTORIA!!! your post is so genuine and i really appreciate that. i'll get back on later and post some more. thanks for my Rx...so far, so good today. i'll let ya'll know how the day turns out. we can do this buddy! :bcb_wink3

ThinLadySings

01-12-2007, 06:41 PM

And now I'm popping my head back in just to say THANKS AMY!

and...

I just got on the treadmill again...which means I've MET MY GOAL for the week!! Well, the exercise one anyway. The other ones, I won't know till Monday morning.

And, my Plan for tonight. (I'm going out)

1. Don't drink wine at caitlins.Drink water.

And my "reason" is that I'm going to be drinking beer the rest of the night and I will get sick if I mix.

2. I am allowed 3 2-pt beverages AT MOST. I will mix 1 glass of water in between each one.

I like to drink a martini.
Two, at the very most.
Three I'm under the table.
Four, I"m under the host!

And yes, I know martinis are more than 2 pts-which means I won't be drinking them!

ThinLadySings

01-13-2007, 02:44 PM

Well, I didn't quite make my goal...I did end up having one glass of wine, and the beer was regular yuengling. Oddly, I do not have a hangover.

Additionally, I didn't exceed my points for the week! I still have 4.5 left! YESSS.

But, I still did manage to go 10pts over my daily goal.

Oh well, I'm still OP!!

Amy, how's it going?

scopel

01-13-2007, 04:18 PM

going good over here! i think i needed the time to myself to be able to re-evaluate how far i've come and to begin some skeleton of a plan to make it to goal. i'm only 13 lbs away and i know that i can do this! i've never gotten this far and i don't plan on stopping now! i got on the scale this morning and it is starting to move down. we'll see what happens on monday though...i don't like to get my hopes up. anyway, congrats victoria for staying op and for finishing the week with points left over! and thanks for checking up on me! we can do this buddy!

ThinLadySings

01-13-2007, 05:56 PM

Re-evaluating is a great thing to do. Most def...

and...my week isn't over till tomorrrow night!!! I think I can...I think I can...

No booze for me tonight!

Shandril

01-15-2007, 10:35 AM

Hey girls - Just checking in... Exercise over the last week was a bit of a disaster. I kept getting stuck at work and not making it to the gym. I did go Saturday morning and worked out much harder than I have been. They're closed tonight for MLK day, but I'm planning on doing something at home to make up for it.

Friday was mostly a disaster for me. It seemed like I had no ability to say no. There was cake, there was ice cream, there was too much food. The only place I did really well was with my drinks. I had one light beer at dinner and then drank water at the bar and movie theater. And part of me wanted to just pretend it hadn't happened and go on, but I did come back to the accountability thread and update it.

I did have sort of a NSV for me though last week. From Monday through SUnday, I ate only one Lean Cuisine meal, and I ate out twice. Every other meal I cooked for myself. (I did eat frozen waffles, but that doesn't worry me so much.) Really hoping that I'll be able to keep it up.

oshie15

01-16-2007, 12:54 PM

Oh, I am so happy you ladies are here. I feel like we are a team.

Eating wise last week, I did not have the best week. I was not feeling well emotionally and usually that calls for disaster. However, I was persistent with my exercise. I wanted to counteract my eating as much as possible. I went four times to the gym and really pushed it each time (did two 3mile jogs, yeah!). My body feels good this week and my at home scale was pretty polite to me this morning. I sat down with my mom over the weekend and we did some brain storming on what changes I could make to do better. I realized I eat HUGE portions and go WAY TOO LONG without eating and by the time I do eat I feel ravenous. I also realized this program takes dedication and I was lacking that. I was doing no planning AT ALL. So we came up with some new things for me to eat and to eat 5 or 6 times a day instead of 2 or 3. What was I thinking? so we went grocery shopping and today and yesterday have gone great! I again am optimistic and I am trying ot do some visualization of my goals. And I am going to make my beaded bracelet soon.

The gym will be hard this week, cuz I start school tongiht but I am going to get at least 3 days in. Anyone want to challenge me to getting up to workout on one or two mornings? Thursday and/or Friday?

Amy - So proud and inspired by you!

Amy, Shandril and Victoria - Thank you for your kind and supportive words! I KNOW I CAN DO THIS! I want to feel comfortable in my own skin!

Shandril - good for you for cooking meals. I think that really does help and things taste so much better freshly made. What is your plan for working out and did you workout at home last night? Good for you for being accountable and posting here.

Amy - how did the weekend finish out? So glad the scale is moving down for you.

Victoria - I am so sorry to hear about your Grandfather. You are both in my thoughts. It is so hard to lose someone you love and I agree it makes it even harder when they are mentally sharp and can "see" everything that is going on. Hopefully Hospice is keeping him comfortable. And yes, I did read your post regarding "being afraid to be thin", and I have often thought this before for sure. When I drop 20lbs, the attention I get from men doubles, don't konw if it is my confidence level rising or that I simply look better. And sometimes it can be overwhelming and I just want to "hide". I am keeping that idea in my thoughts when I want to sabotage myself. I also konw I use food to "self-medicate". If I am stressed or sad or whatever.

And AMY, I do not think it is weird to look forward to food. I do that too. Going home after work or whatever, I like to have something to look forward to like some good food.

Anyone know when and where the meet and greet is?

Did I ever tell you ladies: my professor from my math class called me after the semester ended and basically I got the impression he was going to ask me out. He talked to me for like 10 minutes asking me all kinds of stuff abotu myself. I was confused why he was calling and kind of cut him off. I have NEVER had anything like that happen. It was very flattering.
My match guy and I (I thought) hit it off. But, GET THIS, he told me he got called into work after we had been there for about 1 1/2 hours. I was like, yeah, okay. Liek that is not one of the oldest tricks to get out of the date! I am doing really well at not taking it personally. I tend to go after a$$holes. I must break that cycle.

Wooh! sorry so long again! Here is to a great, OP week, ladies!:bcb_up

ThinLadySings

01-16-2007, 11:29 PM

Bare with me ladies. My granddad died yesterday. The first viewing was this evening, and there are two more tomorrow with the funeral on Thursday.

Interestingly, I was out of town visiting my sister when this happened. In fact, I just decided to give my mom a call and see how he was doing, and my mother said" Victoria, granddad is dying right now." And he was. So, hte three of us prayed together over the phone. I was so thankful that we were there for her. Its just interesting that I had the urge to call her right at that exact moment.

I've eaten HORRIBLY the past two days. I think I have less than 10 flex points left for the whole week...and its Tuesday night. I haven't started my weekly workouts, nor have I been drinking my water.

Quite frankly, I'm a mess.

No, no binging. My sister just got me the wrong sandwich from Panera (23pts instead of 8pts). Bah. I still have to get through eating out for lunch tomorrow and on Thursday.

If you don't hear from me for a few days, I haven't run away. I just need some time to meditate while this is going on.

One good note: I went to WW today to WI...AND I WAS DOWN 2.6LBS. So, my goal for this week is to STAY OP. So, even though I have less than 10pts left, I'm still OP.

P.S. I'm working out tomorrow.

scopel

01-16-2007, 11:32 PM

hey ladies! i am going to try and get on tomorrow and update you on everything. i just spent the last couple of hours getting my lifetime pics worked out so i am about to jump in the tub (because i'm FREEZING!) and then head to bed so that i can hopefully wake up a little earlier tomorrow than i did today! i really really pushed it today as far as the snooze button is concerned..hehe. anyway, i'm glad to see the motivation around here! it's awesome! we can do this girls! go angels!

scopel

01-16-2007, 11:33 PM

awww victoria! i'm so sorry about your granddad! i'll be praying for you and your family! don't worry about anything, we are here when you need us okay? but, congrats on the loss!

Shandril

01-17-2007, 02:10 PM

Oh Victoria... I'm so sorry about your grandfather. My thoughts are with you. We're here for whatever you need.

I'll fess up, I've still just been awful about the working out. I worked out Saturday morning, but then ever since I've just gone straight home from work and curled up with my book. I even watched the clock yesterday KNOWING that I should get up and go and I didn't.

So kick me. Hard.

I'm going to go today. Then I'm going to grab dinner at Souper Salad and then go to my dance class. I'm hoping that dance starting back up again will help push me to make my body what I want it to be. (Nothing like skimpy costumes on stage to make you feel inadequate...)

But I know I need to do something more. I just haven't figured out what that is yet. I'm thinking perhaps I need to set myself a reward. Something I really really want and give myself a challenge. Like.. gym 3x a week for ____ weeks gets me ______.

Food's been going okay. I've had lots of splurges over the last week that I hadn't intended, but had the FP to cover. Still worry that I'm walking a dangerous line, though.

scopel

01-17-2007, 10:51 PM

aahhhhh...i don't know what is wrong with me!!! everything has been going so good but i just can't seem to have more than 1 day op. i did great this weekend with my dh gone. i think being alone really helped me because i was focused on me. sounds weird but i can't seem to get it together. and now i don't get to get any new shoes! anyway, my goal is to stay op tomorrow. i am going to leave it at that and then let everyone know my plans for friday tomorrow night. i have to get back on track otherwise i'm going to wind up right back where i started. and i don't want that!!! i have come too far to backtrack now. i CAN do this!

shandril-you are doing so great!!! your losses are wonderful! the exercise will come in time...at least you have the food part together! congrats buddy and keep up the good work! you give me hope.

victoria-how are you doing sweetie? i hope that you and your family are doing okay. i know that it's going to be tough right now but i'm praying for you buddy!

oshie-your plan sounds great! it's always nice to sit down with someone else and make a plan. i know that you can do this buddy! i think that by summer we are going to be one smokin' hot group of ladies! let us know how your plan is coming along.
i think one of my biggest problems during the week is not having the time to devote to cooking. i need to either make meals on the weekends or start cooking crockpot meals. ugh! that just takes so much planning. oh, what to do!?!

scopel

01-19-2007, 11:43 AM

where are my angels??? everybody come back!!! how are you doing victoria? i know that the past few days have been really tough on you. check in when you get a chance and let us know how you are sweetie. i've been praying for you buddy...hope you are doing okay.

***food porn warning***
i've been okay...today i'm shooting for completely op. i got on the scale this morning and it bounced between 146.2 and 146.8. i weigh every morning and so far i haven't gained any from my eating issues that i've had lately. it's not the i'm eating as in overeating, just still not eating the healthiest choices. example, our hygienist and front desk girl ordered pizza and made cupcakes for my bday and the other docs bday (hers was on the 16th). so, i ate 2 pieces of pizza and a cupcake. so see, not overeating but there go all my points in one blow because of the type of pizza that it was...not a low point version. see what i'm talking about buddies? anyway, 21 points today and that is it. i never thought i would be weighing in at the 146 range on my bday so i really don't want to go back to my same lifestyle and mess things up. of course, the old amy would have eaten 3 pieces and 2 cupcakes, so some improvement can be seen!

shandril-how's the exercise buddy? how low are you wanting to go? do you want to do some sort of race to the 130s? i need the challenge otherwise i'm scared it's not going to happen. how tall are you buddy? you are doing soooooo great, maybe some of your motivation and enthusiasm will rub off on me! :salut

michelle-where are you? how's your new plan going? let us know what's up! i want to see some progress reports!:bcb_mad:

tiger? tiger? where are you? how are you doing buddy?

oshie15

01-19-2007, 12:46 PM

AMY, IS IT YOUR B-DAY TODAY? I am sorry! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, GIRLY!!!!!!

I'm here. Sorry, busy week. Started school and I am doing an 8 week course so it will fly by and I MUST get an A in the class.

Shandril and Amy you two are doing great! Both steadily moving down.

Amy, you are staying OP? Just eating some pizza and stuff? I think you are doing fantastic! I envy your persistance. Make sure you are giving yourself credit for what you have accomplished. Sometimes when I lose, I get this devil on my shoulder saying you lost you are doing great, now you can go eat more, you deserve it. Goodness I am the queen of rationalization. but you are doing great!

Victoria, you and your family are in my thoughts. Make sure you are taking care of yourself emotionally and physically. Losing a loved one is so hard. We will be here when you get back buddy.:buddysmoo

I am doing pretty good. I think I went over my points a little yesterday, but it was certainly WAY BETTER than I usually would do. I went to lunch and my salad was completely not what I had in mind, so I was totally unsatisfied. When I came back to the office, I munched on an orange and some melba toast and laughing cow cheese(which is the bomb, I might add). So my choices were WAY better than I would have done before. Gym this week ahs been hard, cuz of school and Wednesday I had to drive out to another school to take care of some application stuff. I will go Saturday and a light workout Sunday. Next week, I will try to get my 4 in. I just feel so much better when I am working out more.

I will try to end this before I go on an on like I do. But I thought maybe we could start a question a day or week to get to know eachother better, relative to other things in our lives. I'll start and you can join in if you'd like:

Question: What did you do in highschool, (ie: HS newspaper, sports, drama)?

oshie15

01-19-2007, 12:48 PM

Oh, yeah and I will do an at home WI tomorrow morning and hopefully get to WW to weigh in next week. I will keep ya posted.

Shandril

01-19-2007, 06:02 PM

Hello angels. (You have to read that again using the sound of the voice through the phone box..)

Amy - (Happy birthday!!!) I'd love a race to the 140s. I'm feeling a lot of what you just posted about. I'm still losing weight and technically, I'm still OP, but there's been a lot of really bad food choices popping up lately. I don't know if it's some sort of backlash against how well I had been doing... if I've been feeling some deprivation that I hadn't noticed, or if it's my motivation flagging. But I'm worried that I'm getting worse. I really want to get back to making a plan and STICKING WITH IT. I'm not really sure what my PGW is going to be finally, but I'm looking at 135 for now. I'm 5'4" and my college body was somewhere around 125, but I'm not totally sure how I'll look as I get down there. (Although truth to tell, I don't seem to be getting any smaller so far.)

Michelle - I agree... sounds like your choices were pretty good. Nothing you can't account for. Good luck with the gym. And let's stay on each other about working out.

Victoria - We're thinking of you. Hang in there and touch base when you can.

And I think the getting to know you questions are a great idea!! You girls are my group here, I'd love to know you all better.

Through my highschool, I'd say I was primarily a band person. Played french horn, was section leader during marching season, also played in the symphony orchestra. I also did a lot of theater work, but not so much directly with the school. I've been part of my community theater since I was a kid, and generally acted in or worked on at least one show a season (generally more). For school drama, I'd generally just show up for the awards banquet and accept my stars/awards and smile at the people who didn't know me trying to figure out where the heck I had come from.

scopel

01-20-2007, 02:02 PM

in high school i was a TOTAL wallflower!!!! i went to school and went home. i went to a really snobby high school (picture bmws and landcruisers in the student parking lot) and i was so self-conscious at that age. i was really involved in my youth group at church, that's where i kinda came into my own. i also lived overseas through part of high school...for a long time i couldn't stand being in america where everything was so material. this was probably one of my main reasons for being so self-conscious, i just felt like i didn't fit in. in college i became much more active, i LOVED college!!! sometimes i wish i could go back!

now on to ww, me and dh are doing a day op challenge to help us both get motivated again. he has lost 22 pounds just by me being on ww so now we are both pushing towards final goals. anyway, if we don't finish our day op then the other one gets a wish! we thought it would be fun. i hate cleaning bathrooms so you can guarantee that his days not op will result in the bathroom being cleaned! hahahaha!!!! anyway, i'll let ya'll know how it goes. i didn't weigh this morning because i did go just a little overboard on me bday. i can't believe that i am 27! geez! time really does fly. oh yeah, i had to try on bridesmaid dresses for my sisters wedding and i fit comfortably in a size 8! the last time we tried these on (when she was looking) i had to SQUEEZE into a 12, pretty cool huh? i should have taken a pic but we didn't think about it until we left. oh well, i'm sure there will be plenty of wedding pics. they are planning on getting married at the end of march. they've been engaged for forever and never settled on a date because emily wanted to be out of school and have her boards complete. now that she's done they are ready, hence the rush on getting the dresses. they've been engaged for like 3 1/2 years!

shandril-is that your name or just a screen name? i was looking on here last night while at my parents and mom was like ooh, that's a pretty name! just curious. okay, i think we shold just race to 135 since that is both of our goals for the time being. the rest of you girls HAVE to check out thread and cheer us on, okay?!! we are definitely going to need your support! i'll send you a pm in a minute so we can discuss what all we are going to post on the thread.

michelle-you really sound like you are doin good buddy! i know that you feel like you are still overeating but the fact that you are choosing the foods that you are show you just how far you've come. your melba toast and lc cheese sounded so good that i went and got myself some! good luck on your wi and in your class! oh yeah, and we are going to kick this exercise thing in the butt...i need to get back on track too!

victoria-i hope that you are doing okay buddy! we are here for you whenever you need us! and i'm still praying for you!

tiger-still waiting to hear from you........

Shandril

01-22-2007, 12:14 PM

Oh man. So I went to my first tribal dance class of the new year on Saturday. :bcb_huh: The class has been extended from one hour to 90 minutes so that we can do strenthening drills. We started with about 20 minutes of pilates-inspired move. Oh man. My poor abs... They still hurt today!!!

So I decided that I'm going to use exercise as my mini-goals. I was having a hard time figuring out what to use as rewards, because I believe in treating myself pretty well in general, and I didn't want to use something that I actually know I'm going to do for myself anyway. So here's what I'm going with. First week I complete my three gym workouts plus two dance classes, I get to go spend part of my Borders gift card. (1 new book) Second week in a row that I do all my workouts - I buy myself an Ipod shuffle. When I reach four weeks in a row - I go get a massage.

Amy - I started a thread for us. Let's do this. Thanks for the compliment on the name. It is actually just my screenname (my real name is Amanda). I've been using it as my screenname since I was about 12 though, and I use it as my dance name, so it's pretty much my alter-ego at this point.

Michelle - How was your weekend? Staying OP?

Victoria - Healthy happy supportive thoughts going your way...

Tiger - How's it going?!? How's the DDR?

oshie15

01-23-2007, 12:51 PM

HEY LADIES!!!! Thanks for answering my question, very interesting...

I am so SUPER BUSY this week. I have my 8 week class and have a paper due every week, a test every week and homework assignments. And I am working part time for another attorney (in addition to my full time job). I am running around like crazy, so this may be brief (probably a nice break for you girls, since my posts have become massive lately). :bcb_wink3

I am doing GREAT! got my 1st workout in yesterday. Usually I can never make it on Mondays.

I am 100% OP and feeling positive and a lot of it is because of this thread. I made my bead bracelet too.

I am here supporting you two in your challenge! I believe in you two!!!!:bcb_up

Shandril love the dance class, sounds like fun!

My answer is: I was actually a cheerleader :bcb_bigsm and I played fast pitch softball. My junior and senior year were a blast! I went to a very small school (my graduating class was 86). It did not have the clicks and stuff that most schools have. I think people were more accepting. It was more like an "inner-city" school. I don't know if I got the best book education, but I certainly learned a lot about being open minded and I would not trade that for the world.

NEXT QUESTION?

oshie15

01-23-2007, 12:55 PM

Oh, and Amy, how wonderful that you DH is involved too. Good support. AND CONGRATS ON THE SIZE 8. Good for you! Wonderful NSV! Your lifetime pictures were SO IMPRESSIVE!

AND - Victoria, we miss you. Hope you are holding up okay. And we can't wait to hear from you.

scopel

01-23-2007, 09:20 PM

hey buddies! doing okay over here! things have been busy around here too...i hate being busy! i like to relax and enjoy life! oh well, just part of being a grown-up i guess. anyway, dh and i have to run tomorrow, so i'll let you know how that goes. we are also in the middle of cleaning out our house. we were sick of the clutter so we decided to do our spring cleaning early. ugh! but the end result will be worth it!

shandril-i'm looking forward to our race. i know that i really need the extra accountabilty. thanks for doing this with me buddy! good luck to ya!

michelle-glad to see you doing so well... and exercising too! congratulations buddy and keep up the good work!

victoria-hope that you are okay! check in with us when you get a chance!

tiger???????????????????!!??!?!?!??????????!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

oh, and i think it's awesome that more groups like ours are popping up! helps to keep me even more accountable! talk to you soon!

Shandril

01-24-2007, 10:47 AM

Hey girls - Sounds like we've all got lots of stuff going on!

I've actually been suddenly pretty busy myself. I generally consider myself one of the laziest people I know. But in the last two weeks or so I've started really focusing on my preparation for the GMAT and MBA applications, as well as staying committed and focused on working out and dance. I hardly have any time to watch TV anymore!! (And I DVR a LOT of shows!) I'm getting to bed later at night, but the truth is I think I have more energy right now. It's nice to have some focus and excitement back in life.

Amy - Congrats on the early spring cleaning. I hardly ever do my spring cleaning in the spring. I do it whenever the urge strikes, which is often at the start of the year or during the summer. I'm not really big on housekeeping habits, but I LOVE the way my house feels when it's all nice and organized and clean. I actually feel like a better person somehow.

Michelle - Wow. You sound like you're really focused and driven right now. Good for you!! I'm so glad having the bracelet as a physical anchor is working for you. And we dont' mind long posts at all... heck.. look at this one.

Tiger & Victoria - Sending long distance supportive waves...

Hrrm... So more getting to know each other... what's your best friend like?

Shandril

01-26-2007, 10:16 AM

Hey girls...

Dinner out last night went really well. Didn't do floor exercises last night, but am still on track for my 3 workouts this week. I did finish my practice GMAT, which was unsurprisingly (in retrospect) harder than the practice I had done out of the review book. So still planning to put more time in there.

And to answer my own question..... I have a roommate who I suppose is my best friend now. I also have a college roommate who I dont' talk to/see very often, but I still feel very close to her. My roommate is 31. I met her through the houston club scene (which is how I also met my other 3 best girlfriends). We met about 5 years ago, and have been living together for almost 2 now. She's not the warmest person in the world (hates being touched and can be a little stand-offish), but she and I can talk about anything and actually work really well together. I tease her about being a touch hypochondriacal and obsessive-compulsive. But these are balanced by also being too lazy to really do much about it. So it works. My other best friend is a guy friend of mine from college. Been friends for 8 years or so. We don't really truly talk about ourselves or our lives much (although we generally have a good idea of what's going on with each other, i think), but he's who I tend to spend my going out time with. Dinner, movies, bars, baseball games, etc.
Yup.

scopel

01-26-2007, 01:08 PM

hey peeps! okay, that was dorky. so far, so good today. i got to sleep in which was wonderful! i'm about to start painting the kitchen cabinets. we did alot when we moved into our house almost 2 years ago but we didn't finish everything so finishing up has become part of our cleaning up. fun stuff. i always start off really gung-ho on remodeling projects but wear out really quickly. i guess that i'm like that about several things in my life...like getting this last bit of weight off. hmmm, something to think about. anyway, nothing much else going on in my life right now.

to answer the question, my dh is my best friend but i don't think that was where we were headed so i'll move to my other best friend which would be my sister. she is 2 1/2 years younger than me and we are so alike and so very different at the same time. we talk about everything! she's the one getting married soon (march 31). i just love her to bits!

shandril-you really are on a roll buddy! good job on eating out and also on getting your workouts done! i have to get moving soon or you're going to crush me in our little race!

michelle-check in and let us know how everything is! i know that classes and all can get so overwhelming...don't overload yourself buddy!

victoria-we know that you are having a hard time but buddy, i MISS hearing from you! come back to us soon!

tiger-what happened to you? we want to hear about ddr! don't disappear on us again buddy! this is a great group for encouragement and we want to be able to encourage you too!!!

ThinLadySings

01-26-2007, 05:58 PM

Despite the mourning process, I'm not dead yet. :bcb_tank:

My grandfather LIVED. I mean, he had an awesome life. With that in mind, I am losing weight in his honour. I want to be thin so that I TOO can have an awesome life. I'm tired of feeling like my extra weight is holding me back. I need to pick myself back up. So, here I am. I worked out once this week. I haven't counted anything except breakfast everyday and now I'm fed up.

Back on the bandwagon I go.

I'll be back for personals.

And OH- I was part of the theatre/choir group. I didn't even know that was a group until I went to college. I have lots of *** male friends. I also did a bit of the "punk" thing back in the day, but the whole "burn-out" concept really turned me off from it. lol

Secondly-My bestfriend is the perfect woman. She's like Marilyn Monroe, except with deep brown hair, bright blue eyes, and a brain that can compete with any lawyer's. We've been friends since pre-school and I envy her so much!

scopel

01-27-2007, 11:09 PM

this is a cross-post from mine and shadril's 135 challenge thread. just wanted to let you ladies know where i am at right now.

okay...i seem to make a few good choices then blow everything in a matter of one meal. kick me and kick me hard! i am WAY over my points for this week...i just can't seem to get completely back on track. it's the week before TOM and i always have to keep myself in check because i eat and eat and eat. but for some reason this time around, i am famished and i have devoured EVERYTHING in sight. i haven't gone overboard as far as eating 'bad' food, just eating way too much. i'm so freaking dissapointed in myself. yesterday was going so good then last night i blew it and blew it again today. my scale was up to 149.2 this morning and i'm so scared about my wi on monday. i know that part of this is water weight because of TOM but still, i can do so much better. so, with that in mind i am making a plan for the next 9 days and i will stick to it. that will get me through two weigh ins. my plan is:

1. to stay op for nine days eating flex points and activity points
2. to get in 3 days of running next week
3. to make sure i am drinking 3L of water each day

i have made short term plans (1-2 day plans) and failed miserably each time so maybe if i expect more out of myself (hence, the 9 days) i will perform better. i have 2 major reasons for making it to goal. one is my sister's wedding on march 31 and the other is a dental conference i am attending from march 14-17. i am meeting several dental school friends for this conference in atlanta and the last time most of them saw me i weighed almost 182 lbs! i have 6 1/2 weeks until that conference and 9 weeks until the wedding. that gives me plenty of time to move it and shape up. even if i don't get to 135, as long as the scale moves down i will feel better and be more confident. so, as of now i am back! yay!!!

just gonna add in here that i am posting my days op in my sig so you can keep track and see how i'm doing. feel free to call me out whenever you want. some days are harder for me to get online than others but i am going to make every effort to update the sig at the end of the day.

oh, and victoria...it's great to hear from you!!!!

scopel

01-29-2007, 09:02 PM

angels!!!! where are you??!?!?!!! i am now about to end my second day op! come on ladies, we are almost through with january and summer is right around the corner!

oshie15

01-30-2007, 12:33 PM

I'm sorry Amy. I am going to try to get on tonight and post. I did not even get a chance to read your post.

I had a "bad" weekend. I want to punch myself in the head!

I am 100% OP yesterday and today.

I'll post soon!

Shandril

01-31-2007, 11:16 AM

Eeek! Too many threads to write in!!! Eek!! :bcb_huh:

I'm here and I'm doing really well. Still OP this entire year. I guess I should really challenge myself to being POP at some point. I don't think I'm so far off, but more focus can't hurt.

I made my first exercise mini-goal. Am going to go to the bookstore tonight to spend my reward. I'm one workout down, two workouts to go on meeting my second.

So good to hear from you Victoria!!! We're behind you all the way. I'm glad that you've chosen to make something positive out of the rough weeks you've had.

Amy - How's the house finishing/cleaning coming? Given up on it yet? ;) So proud of your determination this week. You've got this.

Michelle - :bcb_kick: for your weekend. :bcb_bravo for getting back on board this weekend. What's your plan for this weekend? And the next weekend?

oshie15

01-31-2007, 12:42 PM

HI ANGELS! Sorry I have been MIA. I guess things have been kind of stressful, with school and my mom is in the hospital getting her gall bladder out today. She is out of surgery and everything seems to be going smoothly. THANK GOODNESS!

Amy, I saw your signature line and it looks like you are doing really well being OP. You can do it!!!! You are my inspiration. I am so impressed by all of your progress. Don't forget how far you have come.:bcb_salut (I love this smiley!)

Shandril - you are a great example! You are doing fantastic! OP for all of January! So great! And sounds like your working out is going well too!:bcb_bravo

Victoria - so great to hear from you!

I am doing SO MUCH better and feeling much better. I have tried this new thing. My problem was I kept using WAY more flex points than I wanted to and then I could not "treat" myself as much as I wanted to on the weekend, so then I would over do it and blow it. So now I cut myself down to 22 points and took the remaining points (2 points - daily) and added that to my flexies. It has tricked me into thinking that whenever I go over 22 I am using flex points, but I will still have enough for the weekend. It is amazing how much that makes me feel better. Weird, huh? My body feels tighter from my increase in exercise. I should probably start measuring for inches and I will feel like I am making more progress. So my plan for the weekend is to simply have more flex points so I can get pizza if I want or have some wine and not feel like I must go off plan to do it.

I have two best friends, which I have known since grade school. The 3 of us know eachother so well, it is very comforting and some times a little irritating. Like the other day I sent a quick email to my one friend and she down I was feeling down, just by a few words. Nicole has always been very thin. She likes to be in control and drive everywhere, which is fine with me. ( she is actually my roomate). My other friend Dori and I tend to get lost together and are both a little airheaded sometimes. I love them both so much! and am so thankful for them. We all crack eachother up so much!

:buddysmoo to my angels! Thanks for being here!

ThinLadySings

02-01-2007, 07:40 AM

Oh my gosh ladies. I am still lacking in some serious MOTIVATION. I dont' know what is wrong with me?! Is it this "fear" I've identified??? I'm just having the hardest time. I feel like I'm back at square 1.

I was debating yesterday on starting Core next week. I think I"m still going to stay with Flex.

Its just, I went to Panera last night...and WOW is it easy to dig a hole for yourself there...after I had GOTTEN on the scale and it said 173. It was like I was completely apathetic to the whole situation. And then I go eat?

I know I could do this...but why am I not trying? Sheesh.

How do you ladies feel about the whole "stomach shrinking" process? Do you feel that people who are over weight have stretched out there stomachs and then have to shrink it back? I just feel like I'm never satisfied.

But then again, I'm working this EXTREMELY boring receptioinist job where I stuff envelopes and answer the phones all day and I feel like the only thing I have to look forward to is food!! I could seriously snack all day! I've told my mother this is the last temp job I'm taking because its hindering me away from exploring some true career possibilities. I know I have so much more to offer the world than folding, filing, and stuffing.

So, anyway, I'm going to try being OP "just for today." As in, I have mini goals for throughout the day:
(I work from 930-6)
1. Eat 1 piece of fruit at home)
2. Eat slimfast breakfast right before I start work at 930.
3. Don't eat until lunch.
4. Lunch must be after 1230.
5. 1 snack at 3pm. (0-3) pts
6. Don't eat till dinner.
7. Don't eat points after dinner.

The only one that might change is if I go to the hockey game tonight with my beau. Then, I might have a miller light. These rules are set though, so I guess I shall see...

Amy- 135...OMG. That is my DREAM weight. Good for you for trying to get there. Just hang in there, you've gottten so far! There's no turing back! Also, I am completely holding you accountable for those daily goals. Looks like you're doing AWESOME. Keep with it!

Michelle-Sorry to hear about your Mom! But, I'm def glad to know that she's doing well! Also, I REALLY like your tricky idea on aiming for lower points!!! I think I might try that!

Shandril- Good for you on that exercise goal!! That's definately a good step to take!!

Is Tiger still here?

scopel

02-01-2007, 10:12 PM

ahhhhhhh, everyone's back!!! yay! okay, so if you read my post on the challenge thread you will find out what happened with me yesterday but today, i am back, and seeing all your post just makes me want to make it that much more. i think i'm going to add a day to my personal challenge in order to compensate for my 'blah' day. i know that it doesn't make it right but it holds me accountable for messing up my challenge.

victoria...soooo glad to really hear from you! you can do this buddy! we have 3 months until summer (i count may as a summer month...the south gets hot quick) and i want to wear shorts this summer! i don't want to walk around in jeans and capris...so do this with me and let's show off our stuff this next summer!

michelle...i am so sorry to hear about your mom! you seem to be doing well and your point trick is a neat idea. i might try it out too. anything to get to goal right!?!! keep up the good work!

shandril...you are my motivation girl! i'm so proud of your wi! we are so going to make it to 135! i might get there after you do but i will meet you there. and then we can meet in real life sometime when i head to houston!

okay, now that the meet and greet dates are set who here is going? i'm not sure. ya'll let me know okay? oh and victoria, i do think that it takes time for your stomach to shrink back some. just my thoughts though. i know that when i do great op-wise for a long period of time and try to eat a lot (like i used to) i get full so much quicker. just my two cents though.

ThinLadySings

02-01-2007, 10:48 PM

Amy,

I'm so sorry aboutt THAT day. Well, just move on...and I like the fact that you're adding on a day!!!

This summer I would LOVE to wear shorts!

scopel

02-01-2007, 11:25 PM

I RAN! ((patting myself on the back)) i haven't worked out in a month. for me, working out is what kept me in line so maybe......

just wanted to say thanks everyone. you guys hold me more accountable to a ww lifestyle than anyone or anything else. i'm so glad i jumped on tiger's thread that day. so victoria, it's going to be shorts this summer??? let's go for it! i might need a little self tanner though, redheads don't tan very well but i make up for it with my ability to burn! oh how i love and hate the sun! anyway, i think that to proudly wear summer garb should be a new goal of the angels. whatcha think ladies? plus, IF we meet up this summer i want to look my best for you all...haha!

ThinLadySings

02-02-2007, 02:56 AM

Hey, I'm TOTALLY in for shorts...and actually Amy I completely understand with the self tanner bit. My dad's side has a lot of redheads, so, although I have a reddish tint to my hair in certain light, I mainly just got that extremely fair skin thing going on...and my mom's side is italian!!!! Think-light skin, dark hair!!!!! Well, except that I've been coloring it for about 3 years.

I guess you could say I'm a good candidate for laser hair removal!!

Yes, its three AM. I think I'm going crazy. Just trying to finish up my resume.

Shandril

02-02-2007, 12:57 PM

OMG. I'm not sure I'm going to want to wear shorts even if I am at goal. (And I'm in Texas!!!) I hate my dry skin.

I love all of us being back. I completely echo what Amy said. You girls are by far the biggest reason that I haven't given up on this and that I'm not going to even when I'm at GW. You girls are my anchor and my inspiration.

Victoria - Agree that it takes a little time for your stomach to re-adjust. But I always think that if you really focus on eating the RIGHT things, the points/hunger issue will be so much less. And yes, you can get in a hole at Panera, but it's also really easy to have a VERY enjoyable OP meal there. Love their pick 2 combos.

Heh. The last time I was tan was when I was 12 and on swim team during the summer. I don't tan, I just burn. I burn when I walk outside to get in my car. It's awful.

scopel

02-03-2007, 10:51 PM

and i ran again tonight!!!!!!!! i love how i feel when i run. dh and i took turns on the treadmill...actually he's on it now so i jumped on here to update you ladies and see how everyone's weekend is going. tomorrow should be a good op day. after i finish up my little mini challenge i think my new challenge will be to have 2 days pop, what do you think? i have been doing much better (minus one day) and i'm feeling better about ww, period. that makes me think that this really is doable.

i really need to get to my personal goal. dh and i are planning on starting towards baby efforts in the next couple of months so i'd really like to start pregnancy at the lowest possible healthy weight for me. the lowest end for my height is 128 i think. i don't ever see myself that low but i'd really like to start off in the 130s. i DREAD gaining weight during pregnancy. however, now that i have shown myself that i can lose it though i'm not nearly as fearful of it as i used to be. we are waiting for the last bit of our insurance stuff to finalize then we'll be ready! i'm not sure how i feel about being a mom. it's sooo scary and exciting all at once. anyway, the fact that i knew we were going to be trying soon was one of my main motivators for losing. i just knew that i would have a harder pregnancy and a harder time losing if my starting weight was 182. i would have crested 200 easy! ugh!

shandril-you are doing sooo good and i am so proud of you buddy! and i think you'll look hot this summer in shorts! believe me, i am terrified of those things. even at goal weight i am still going to have some muscular legs and big calves, so it's not like i'm going to be showing some super sexy stems! but i figure that i've worked this hard so i might as well enjoy it! and seriously, we'll have to meet up when dh and i come to houston next.

victoria-how's your plan buddy? i know that you can get to 135 (your dream weight) if you follow that plan! i've told you before that 2007 is our year to shine. so come on buddy...you can do this! remember, you decided to truly LIVE your life! oh yeah, how'd the resume turn out?

michelle-speaking of plans you need to let us know how yours is going! i like hearing from you guys because you are soooo motivational for me! i tried your little trick today and it worked! funny!

oh, are any of you going to the meet and greet?

and i thought of a getting to know you question. what do you do when you have a bad day/hard day...and how do you keep yourself accountable to a ww lifestyle? actually, i just don't want a repeat of last wednesday so i'm curious as to what you all do to relieve stress when it's pounding down your front door.

***sorry for the book!

ThinLadySings

02-05-2007, 10:55 PM

OMG OMG OMG!!!

I ACTUALLY HAD A PERFECTLY ON PROGRAM DAY!!!!!!!!!!!

I have been struggling waaay to much recently with things going on in my life...and now its starting to turn around.

I figured out a huge problem of mine- I need to plan out my lunches. See, I just figured that I could do it on the spot...but as of last week I started analyzing when I struggle the most...and its at lunch and afterwards.

So, anyway, at my WW meeting yesterday, I just happened to purchase the most recent version of the WW Magazine...and it has this whole article on how to eat healthy at work. It gave some great ideas for lunch (whole wheat tortilla, smoked turkey breast and avocados) as well as snacks. So, I did some grocery shopping yesterday.

Then, today, even though I was all planned out, it was SO COOOOLD here today that they cancelled the school I'm working for, so I got to give my lunch a trial run...and it was a COMPLETE success!!! This was the best of best days I've had yet this year. I feel like I'm getting my act together.

Additionally, I was talking to my mom for a good while about what I should do with myself now that I have this B.M. (Bachelor's of Music, not bile movement)...and after months of thinking about it, I'm really going to aim for Arts Management/Administration...but I'm still going to keep performing and singing...and maybe perform on Broadway at least once in my lifetime.

So, anyway, today was a great Snow Day, just like when I was a little kid. lol.

And as for my plan I made up a few days ago...it didn't work. The Slimfast does not agree with my digestive system. That's all I'm going to say about that.

Here's my revisions to the plan:

Up to 5pts before noon.
Up to 7pts for lunch.
Up to 4pts for afternoon snack.
Up to 8pts for dinner.
Up to 2pts for dessert OR after dinner snack.

Run 20 minutes.

I will aim for this Mon-Thurs. Friday-Sunday I'll need to work out something else.

So, this is really exciting!!!

AND I also realized that I can run for 20 minutes STRAIGHT on the treadmill!!! I don't have to do the couch to run (or whatever it is.) So, this is pretty exciting. I think I'm going to put something in my profile...

You gals are truly a huge motivator for me. I know I've been going through a rough patch, but its just wonderful to know that you all are there holding me accountable!

And thanks, my resume did turn out pretty well, though my older sister is still making more and more changes to it, so in about a week I might havve something completely different.

Amy- Whoo hoo on the running! That's nice you gott the dh involved!!! I can't believe you're working towards babies!!! That's so scary! I mean, its nice to, but well, I understand all your feelings. In fact, i was just talking to my DBF about this, and my fears of getting obese with it...and told him that we can have a test tube child...and literally put everything into some medical bubble thing that I can wear with a belt around my waist so I still won't miss out on all those maternity clothes. And yes, this is OUR YEAR.

Shandril- Have you tried OPI's moisturizer?? I LOVE the stuff. So far, its my favorite. Then, maybe we can get you into some hot pants.

Michelle-How's your mom? She still doing alright?

And as for the question, when I have a bad hair day, since its curly, I usually spray water on it and flip my head over and I'm totally fine. It doesn't usually affect my WW accountability or not. Amy, does your hairr affect your accountability?

ThinLadySings

02-05-2007, 11:16 PM

I really must be losing it.

There's something in the water here, I'm sure of it.

Completely disregard my previous answer to your question, Amy. :bcb_huh:

I thought you wrote "bad hair day."

But, anyway...

I struggle with that too. Now, this depends on the situation, but what helps me is when I go into "glam" mode. What I mean, is basically, to completely distract myself with something fabulous and ladylike and to spoil myself. It makes me feel better about the day/situation/whatever, and usually is rewarding in itself somehow.

Here's a list of stuff I like to do:
1. Go shopping and buy a purse, shoes, clothes, nail polish, or, hell, even scented candles from the dollar store. Whatever!!! Its called "Retail Therapy." Repeat it with me girls "Retail Therapy."
2. Go and buy silk slips to run around the house in (I know I mentioned "shopping" already, but this is different, see below)
3. Go out and get a manicure, pedicure, bikini wax (good excuse to drink too).
4. Take a bubble bath and add the necessary elements: candles, fashion magazines, cheesy celeb gossip magazines, strawberries (though, maybe save them, I feel weird about eatting food in the bathroom)
5. Put on that silk slip and run around the house. I can't explain it, but that simply sexy thing going on always makes me feel fabulous. (And don't run, I just mean go about your business doing whatever you wish)
6. Clean something. I don't know what it is about this, but even if its one drawer, it makes me feel like a better person.
7. Call your *** guy friend and have him tell you how fabulous you are (or just about any other friend that is good with talking you up!)
8. Meditate. And I don't mean that I'll-keep-on-my-work-out-clothes-and-lay-on-the-floor meditation, I'm talking about putting on loose clothes, lighting up incense and playing some psychadelic meditation music, or even a guided meditation CD.

Anyway, I hope this helps. I need to follow these more myself and I'll be good to go. :salut

PS-Also, I'm TRYING to make it for the Meet and Greet....but I'm also trying to get an internship right now, and right now I don't know what I'm doing so its hard for me to say if I can go...but if my schedule allows me, then I'm DEFINATELY going! Are you?

oshie15

02-06-2007, 12:25 PM

Just wanted to pop in! I am around and OP. I will write more and read more asap! My mom is pretty good. Our office is moving and so am I and I have to finish this 8 week class with an "A". SO much on my plate. But I will make time to post, cuz it is so important to me!!!!! Victoria, so glad to have you here!

Talk to you soon!

Shandril

02-06-2007, 02:02 PM

Victoria - It's SOOOO great to hear you sounding up! I'm with you - I really think planning makes all the difference. Days/meals I don't have planned ahead of time are always harder for me. You can most definitely do this. Yay!

Michelle - I love the long posts, I love the fly-bys. Just keep checking in buddy!

As for the rough days - I guess my answer is somewhat similar to Victoria's. The harder it is, the better I treat myself. As for how, it just depends on what's going on... but the type of things might include:

- Wear a favorite piece of jewelry or clothing. I break this out a lot for days that I"m expecting to be rough. Any day is automatically made better if I'm wearing my boots.
- Go to bed early and lose myself in a book for quite a while.
- Dance. Go out dancing (if I can avoid the booze), change into my dance clothes and practice at home, put on music and sing/dance around the apartment. (This best done if my roommate isn't home.)
- Drop my planned meal for an OP favorite/treat. Who cares if I just had sushi last night? I deserve it again, d***it! So maybe I'm not going to get in both my dairy servings today, but at the moment that WW heath ice cream bar is going to do me more good. Pretty much the only sweets in my house are plan-friendly, so I can manage this without a binge or going off plan.
- Clean something/throw something away. It makes me feel productive. Okay, so it wasn't what I had intended to accomplish today, but at least I accomplished something.
- Cry. Although I hate feeling like I'm about to breakdown/freakout, the world always seems 200% easier afterwards. What I couldn't handle before is now just another task to be done. So sometimes it's just better for me to go ahead and cry... and then I can get on with the world.

Shandril

02-07-2007, 01:51 PM

Well, I guess today is a good day to test out my own advice. I'm having a rough one....

Somehow between work and a bad WI this morning, I just feel so incredibly disillusioned. Like I've taken two steps forward and three steps back.

I haven't been to the gym yet this week and eating lately has been largely unenjoyable and seems to make my stomach hurt afterwards.

Blah.

I brought fruit and veggies to work today, so I'm going to eat them in a while to make up for the fact that I threw a lot of my lunch away.

I'm planning to hit the gym tonight between work and dance class, but doing so makes dinner hard to work in.

Sorry... just venting some. Not really sure what put me here, but I just want to SNAP OUT OF IT.

ThinLadySings

02-08-2007, 05:48 PM

Shandril- How'd your day end up?? Are you back together?

Michelle- Okay, just remember that having "so much" on your "plate" doesn't mean you need to eat all of it. lol play on words.

Amy-My turn. Where'd ya go?

As for me. I'm still a work in progress. Today I had my first film debute for this corporate video. So, I skipped work and actually made more $$ than I would have had I gone to work!!! I mean, I was only an extra and there were only five extras!!! too bad I don't get to see the final product. I'm more of a stage personality so this was something totally different I wanted to do for fun.

Today was rough being that they gave us food onset...and I had to wake up SO EARLY I couldn't get my butt up to workout. But, I know I'm back on the wagon.

So, here I am. Watch me go!

I must go!!! Major internship hunting right now~

oshie15

02-09-2007, 12:52 PM

Michelle- Okay, just remember that having "so much" on your "plate" doesn't mean you need to eat all of it. lol play on words.

TOO FUNNY! For some reason that thought popped into my head yesterday as I was thinking about the angels. Weird!

Anyhoo, I am going to come read all the posts tonight after the gym and while I eat my boca burger, FF and an OP milkshake and then post. I need some help from you ladies.

I will be back later! Have a great Friday?

scopel

02-10-2007, 11:40 AM

okay, i don't know what happened but my whole message just got deleted! so here's the short of it. i'm hungry! i do great all day long then get home and just want to eat and eat. i know that i've got to change up a few things so that i can get to my pgw but it seems like i'm never going to make it. i'm stuck in the 146s every morning and can't seem to move past it. plateaus suck! but if i was op better and more consistently then maybe it would move down. i totally sabotaged my 9 days op by eating to my heart's content after it was over. anyway, that's where i'm at right now ladies.

vic-thanks for calling me out buddy! i feel like i'm in a ww hole right now and i'm kinda tired of being here. in the hole i mean, not here as in talking with you guys. i love hearing from all of you, you make my day better!

michelle-give us an update and let us know how everything is going! hope that you are doing great!

shandril-hey buddy! how did your day turn out? you can do this! you have already shown what a strong ww you are!

ThinLadySings

02-11-2007, 12:31 PM

Just wanted to pop my head in.

I don't know what's going on, but now my best friend (the girl I mentioned earlier who looks like Marilyn Monroe)'s father has been sick, and as of yesterday they brought in Hospice. They don't know how much time he has left.

This is just devastating. I've known her and her family since we were in preschool together. She's 22, like me, and her brother is only 18.

I'm going over to Hospice really shortly. I don't know how much time I'll have to post this week.

I'm switching to core this week. New plan. No time to write about it at the moment.

I hope all of you are doing better.

Gotta run.

V.

ThinLadySings

02-11-2007, 11:17 PM

And just for an update, he died a few hours ago.

This is just unreal. I don't feel like its happening.

I went shopping. I have a plan for breakfast and lunch, and snacks everyday this week. I will stick to it with the best of my abilities.

If you're religious, please say a prayer for their family.

Thanks.

mariemorgan

02-11-2007, 11:24 PM

scopel

02-11-2007, 11:51 PM

so many times i take life for granted. at times like this though i remember just how short life is. sometimes i wonder what in the world God is doing in the lives of those around me but in the end i know that i have to trust Him. let your friend know that my dh and i are praying specifically for her and her family. i can't imagine losing my dad at this young of an age. remember, love is stronger than death and in these times it's important to look back and see the difference he's made. if you need us we are here for you! you know that!

oshie15

02-12-2007, 03:02 PM

HI GIRLS!!!!! How I have missed you!

Vic(I am going to call you Vic too) - I am so sorry for you and your friends loss. Goodness. I put myself in your shoes and imagined one of my close friends losing their father expecially at such a young age. How hard it must be...

I have been struggling a bit, and sometimes not at all. Last week I had an off OP day. Sad thing is I did not even enjoy the crap I ate. It was totally emotional eating. I recognized it better than usual. Our office is moving and all of us are under an immense amount of stress. However, my boss handles stress by being SUCH an a$$h0le. He can be so hurtful. So sadly that is how I handled it. The next day I was back on. I am feeling pretty good. I have high hopes for this week, especially working out. I am staying at 22 points all week, as I have used all my flex (then my week starts over on Friday. And Saturday night, I am spending a quiet evenign by myself with an OP bottle of wine. I love my solitude.

Oh I made AWESOME meatballs with turkey meat. YUM!!!

Amy - Having a baby!!!!! Aaaaaah! I also understand about working about weight gain. Ugh. How exciting!!!! And there is nothing wrong with muscular legs and big calfs, it just shows how hard you work.

Shandril - you are doing great! don't be so hard on yourself. You are steadily going down. I admire your persistence!

P.S. - I am doing a 5k June 2nd with my brother. Any takers? More motivation.

P.S.S. - If meet and greet is in Florida, I don't think I will be able to go $wise.

so glad you ladies are here!!!! We have been doing this thread now for almost 4MONTHS!!!!!! Yeah us!!!!

Shandril

02-14-2007, 09:54 AM

*total book alert*

Hey girls. Sorry I've been a bit MIA (or is it more AWOL?) lately.
I've been struggling quite a bit over the last 2 weeks. I stopped journalling consistently and while I was watching portion control, I would make questionable choices in the first place. And when I did count up my points, I'd still come in OP, but there was so much guesstimation going on that I don't really know if I was truly on or under my points allowance. And I stopped going to the gym.

The good news I suppose is that I'm pretty much exactly where I was two weeks ago. No real damage done, but no improvement either. I'm not trying to be overly hard on myself, because I don't think I've really done anything horribly wrong. I didn't nosedive off program, I didn't throw out what I've been thinking or watching out for, etc, I just lost my diligence. But it's still the first time I've actually found all of this somewhat hard to do since I re-started in October, so it's kind of thrown me.

If I try to think about my life as a whole, I'd say that I'm having trouble finding balance right now. The balance between constantly analyzing and second guessing every single bite and not letting my "diet" run my life. The balance between time spent at the gym with time spent preparing for the GMAT with time spent practicing dance. The balance of having so much I want/need to do with being tired and needing/wanting to rest/relax.

I take the GMAT this Saturday. I know that I need to spend more time on it this week, but even after the test is over, I still have my resume/essays/applications to work on. I want to go to grad school. I want to do it at Rice. It's a little over a two year commitment from now until graduation. In my head I know that by doing this now, school has got to be my priority for those two years.

Unfortunately that's hitting right up against being back in dance and trying to get in shape. I've always enjoyed my dance classes, but this time something's clicked differently. I really want to be there and I want to be good. I've always done passably in class without spending my own practice time on it, but now I want to do better than I can with just 90 minutes one day and 60 minutes another. (Both classes are bellydancing, so they support each other, but one's tribal, and one's egyptian, so the moves/combinations are different.)

And then there's the exercise/gym. The differences I've seen in myself from just the last month or so of exercise have been really encouraging. I'm more comfortable with myself than I have been in years. I want to go on. I want my body to match/support where I want my dance to be. I want to continue making my own progress as it's part of how I support my Dad's rehabilitation and lifestyle changes from his heart surgery.

And I'm not sure how to manage all of those. The thought of giving one up sucks. But so does the thought of not getting to chill and watch TV occasionally, not having an evening free to cook a really nice meal, etc.

Argh.

If you're still with me this far, thanks. I'm not expecting any great answers, I just needed to share/vent/start sorting this all out. Sometimes it's easier to see when it's somewhere other than in my head.

oshie15

02-14-2007, 10:41 PM

Ugh! I am so sick of this!!!! Why are we all struggling?!?!?! What are we going to do ladies? I had a BAD day today. It was a snow day (from work, can you believe it!) and instead of working out, cleaning and getting so much accomplished I overate and sat in front of the TV or on the internet. I am so frustrated with my self. All I keep doing is losing and gaining the same five pounds.

What can we do to change this now!?!?!?! I am thinking some small challenge, like 1 week OP. All of us. I don't know what else to do!!!!! I want this so bad, why do I keep doing this?!

scopel

02-15-2007, 09:50 AM

okay, so i've totally been avoiding the internet and this site because i have been SUCKING at this whole ww thing lately. and i mean royally screwing up! i don't know what in the world is going on with me (or any of us) but i feel burned out. i'm tired of counting points and i'm tired of analyzing every freaking morsel that goes in my mouth! however, i know that the program works because i have tried so many times and failed but ww worked. i am smaller than i have been in years and i want so badly to get to my pgw! i don't know why we are sabotaging ourselves in this manner. i do know that i ate junk food galore (sp???) yesterday and last night my body seriously paid me back for it. i still feel blah this morning. it's kinda weird to me that we are all struggling at the same time...i'm totally up for a one week op challenge. starting today? how about it ladies?

oshie15

02-16-2007, 12:17 PM

Maybe it is the cold that makes us want to eat comfort food or something. But I am so done with this!!!!! I WANT and NEED to be OP. Everything feels so much better when I am. So why do I sabotage for a moment of enjoyment.

ONE WEEK! Amy!!!! One week OP! That is as far ahead as we will look. My week starts today, so my goal is to stay OP through Thursday and that is as far as I am planning for.

Victoria, Shandril are you down?!?!?!?!?!??!

ThinLadySings

02-18-2007, 03:10 PM

Hi Girls. So, I'm working on a cover letter for some internships I'm applying for this summer. Not much time to write.

I went to my meeting, and miracuously, I'm down 2lbs...so now I weigh 171...,again. Core works for me. I'm gonna stick to it for another week.

I've been battling the same weight for a long time too.

Maybe we all need to show a bit more "tough love" in our group. Maybe that would help. I don't mean an "all or nothing mentality, but maybe we just have to expect one another to be more accountable.

I think we're too nice with one another. lol Anyone else agree?

Here's a thought...What about a 1lb a week challenge? We can keep the tally of how many weeks in a row we can lose 1lb...and the winner is the first that gets to 10? I know its not totally fair, since we're different weights (especially you Amy!), maybe one of you can tweek this. I'll come back on tonight.

It could be the "Tiger's Angels Challenge"

Ciao!

scopel

02-19-2007, 11:11 AM

i kinda like that idea except maybe we could do it as a percentage challenge. we could all weigh in tomorrow and pick a % like 5% for 10% then see who gets there first. i know that i've totally been off track for the past week or two and have done some serious damage. i have no clue as to what i weigh right now and i'm not sure that i really want to know! but in order to move forward i have to face the scale! so, how 'bout it ladies? i think a 5% challenge would be pretty cool!

Shandril

02-19-2007, 01:02 PM

Hello ladies!!

Well, I took the GMAT on Saturday so that's all done with. The test went really really well, so yaaay!!! Now I just have to work on my essays and applications. I think I'm going to set aside Tuesday night as business school nights, so that I make steady progress on it while not feeling like I have to give up everything else.

Consequently, I'm back to the gym tonight. I had completely dropped it as I tried to focus on my test prep. I'm actually really looking forward to getting back to it.

I'd definitely be game for a 5% challenge. I'm pretty much back on track, but still a tad carefree, so it'd be good to really buckle down.

ThinLadySings

02-19-2007, 04:55 PM

GMATs blah. I hate those standardized tests!!! I never took one, but I can imagine from doing the SAT's!

Okay: 5% it is.

That said, I am 171. I WI yesterday.

I think I'm going to make a word doc to chart this whole thing week by week. Anyone want a copy?

What are we going to call this??

Tiger's Angels' 5% Challenge

Does that work?

oshie15

02-19-2007, 09:53 PM

Hi girls. I am in for 5 %. I have been OP since Friday and I intend to stay that way! I almost gave in so many times, but everytime I didn't I felt stronger.:bcb_grrrr However, I may wait to wi till PMS passes, so one day this week.

Victoria, I think you may be right, maybe we enable eachother a bit.:bcb_worry

From now on...:bcbkickbu :bcb_drill :bcb_drill :kickbutt: ...

It's on ladies!!!!
I'm having fun with the smileys today!!!

Much luv sistas.

scopel

02-19-2007, 11:53 PM

i finished today op and dh and i ran tonight! it feels so good to go to bed knowing that my day was ww friendly! i really feel like i did when i first started. if i can just hold on to this....

so, a 5% challenge. i'll have to weigh in the morning and let you ladies know just how crummy it is. i really am scared to step on that thing in the morning. blah! good luck everyone! we can do this ladies!!!

Shandril

02-20-2007, 09:03 AM

No point in being scared Amy. It's just a number. And if you don't do it, you won't know where you are or how far you have to go. It's a guidepost. And without it, we're lost. So suck it up, WI, and let us know. :bcb_drill

I WI tomorrow morning.

ThinLadySings

02-20-2007, 11:29 AM

And so, how is everyone doing today? Did you get on that scale yet?

oshie15

02-20-2007, 12:35 PM

For goodness sakes, these next two weeks are CRAZY! My office is moving Friday, we are packing everything up right now. I have 2 or 3 weeks left of classes, and I MUST have an A!!!! And I was going to move in with my dad for four months to put $ in the bank for when I start school full time, but my roomate got a one bedroom and says she cant keep my kitty because her apt will be too small with her other two cats. (if it were me, I would have kept my word, it is only 4 months). Anyhoo, I managed to find an apartment next week, so I am moving next week. Ugh. Stressful, but exciting.

So, regarding how I am doing...I am 100% OP, since last Friday. Only 2 more days and then it will have been a whole week. I will workout Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. I am not going to wi till closer till the end of the week, I know I am retaining a good amount of water.

We are doing great ladies!!!! We will do this!:bcb_drill

ThinLadySings

02-20-2007, 02:39 PM

Great Michelle!! Glad to see you're taking the bull by the horns!!!

Yes, we can do this!

scopel

02-20-2007, 02:42 PM

i did not get on the scale this morning. i just couldn't bring myself to do it. i'm one of those that finishes eating by 7:30 (8 at the latest) and last night dh and i had to go grocery shopping. so by the time we got home, cooked and ate it was like 9:30! i couldn't do it girls but i will get on tomorrow....i promise.

as for today, so far, so good. we'll see how the rest of the day goes. i ate lunch out but made good choices so i'm proud of myself. my paratner tried talking me into getting some cobbler but i stood my ground and said no! haha! i really didn't even want it that bad. my dh is gone for the day to a conference so i'm on my own for dinner tonight. i think i'll have a veggie night, yum yum. anywho, i've had 13 points so far today. byt the way, i love having everyone posting so diligently. and i WILL get on the scale tomorrow!!!! (((small voice)))....i just dread it......:bcb_cry:

ThinLadySings

02-20-2007, 02:49 PM

Glad you made good choices!

When you said cobbler, are you talkin Peach cobbler? I found something that sorta reminds me of it. The consistancy is different but it tastes as good!

Well, the reason I'm posting is because I've been off and I'm sitting here still working on cover letters, resumes and writing samples. Blah.

Amy, one thing...you better get on that scale! :bcb_drill

:salut

scopel

02-20-2007, 02:52 PM

it was peach cobbler, which i LOVE! but, i don't need (unless you happen to have a wonderful ww friendly version:bcb_smile ). and i have a date with the scale in the morning. unfortunately it's one of those dates that makes your stomach hurt and makes you want to puke! :bcb_yuck:

scopel

02-21-2007, 02:05 PM

okay ladies...the scale said 149.2 then it said 149.0 so i'm going with the higher number which isn't as bad as i thought it was going to be. that means that my 5% would be ~7.5 lbs. i normally weigh in on mondays so i'm going to keep that as my weigh in day which means this week will be a short one. it's on girls! oh, and i finished day 2 op!!!!

Shandril

02-21-2007, 06:48 PM

I weighed in a 144.0 this morning, so I'm shooting for 136.8lbs (remarkably close to the finish point of Amy's and my challenge).

Today has been good so far, although I'm still at work, so making it to the gym before dance class is looking shaky.

So what one thing are you each going to focus on this week?

I'm going to focus on getting my water in each day and getting back to the gym.

ThinLadySings

02-21-2007, 10:56 PM

Amy, glad it wasn't SO bad.

Anyway, here's a quick fix for peach cobbler.

Spray frying pan w/pam

Cut 2 or three slices of mush (I'm not a huge mush fan, but this totally works, trust me) and put in pan

Cut an entire peach and put it in the pan with the mush.

Once the peach gets a bit soft, put it in a bowl and sprinkle 2 or 3 packets of splenda with about 1/2 tbsp of cinnamon and pour soy milk over it.

This totally does it for me.

Anyway, Shandril, sounds like you're off on the right foot here. Okay, as far as what I will do...hmm.

This week, I will keep 100% track of all the 35 weekly points I use up...and post them in my sig!

ThinLadySings

02-22-2007, 07:25 AM

Agh! I'm so pissed! So, even after a day of NEARLY FASTING (Ash Wed yesterday) I got on the scale this morning and I am UP TO 173LBS!!!!!

Maybe its the TOM?? I dunno. I'm just irritated. Yesterday, I got on the scale and it said 168.5!!

Shandril

02-22-2007, 08:40 AM

Don't sweat it Victoria. You know a number spike like that isn't actual weight gain. It'll come back down. Just keep doign what your doing. (Okay, maybe not the whole fasting thing, but you know what I meant.)

scopel

02-22-2007, 09:16 AM

morning ladies! it's about time we all got our behinds in gear. i know that i needed the extra kick. i'm now working on day 4 op! yay!!! dh and i will be running tonight so i'm excited about that. my goals are just to stay op. that has been such a challenge for me lately. i'm doing pretty good with getting my water in and as far as exercise goes for this week i just want for dh and i to run the 3 days required for the program. i'll probably try to add an extra day next week. i'm soooo excited about this! thanks for holding me accountable guys! oh yeah, the number that i'm shooting for is 141.7, just under 7 pounds from personal goal!

victoria-girl, you know not to worry about a scale spike like that...it could be a million different things! we are going to do this buddy! i can't wait to watch your numbers drop in your siggy!

shandril-girl, you are doing fantastic! keep up the good work buddy 'cause i'm right behind you!!! we are all going to look soooo hot this summer!

michelle-come on buddy! we know that you are busy but you can't leave us hanging like this! isn't today your last day for your full week op? how'd you do?????? give us the details chic!

oshie15

02-22-2007, 12:51 PM

(sorry for the book!)
Amy, you are darn right, we all needed a big :bcb_kick: in the butts. I sure did!
Shandril you have been losing consistently, nice job!

Victoria, nice on the 168, I am sure it will fall back down.

I attempted to wi yesterday at home, these are the numbers I got, 171(which I liked), 173 and 174.5. What the heck? I did not have time to try to get the scale leveled out, so I will try to do it again in the mornign.

I am doing pretty well with being OP, however, I must admit to you ladies that I went 6 points over yesterday, give me some kicks. I intended to cut them from today, but I don't want to promote a binge. My week starts over tomorrow. I am really feeling good though. I feel that I am going to get my 5 % off!

Victoria, I remember you saying that (I think it was you), that sometimes when you are trying to lose weight, you may have to be a little "hungry" from time to time. Well, I think that is true. The other night, after dinner, I wanted a snack, but I did not have any points left. I told myself, it's okay, I couple won't hurt! Then I was like, 'No, you are out of points, that is it, you are done for today.' That was a huge step for me, and that is why I am feeling so confident.

Our office is moving, I have to come into work on Saturday, and then start moving into my new apartment this weekend. Ugh. I am glad I am keeping up with stuff though. I am also sorry to say, that my working out has suffered, I was going to go last night, but I have had this virus and have been runnign a low-grade fever. I went to bed at 8:00p.m. I think my body needed the rest. I figure, moving everything is probably getting me some APs, but I am not going to consider taht, so maybe that will help the 6points I was over.

This is it ladies! We are doing great! I am feeling excited about ww again! I SO NEEDED THIS! Thank you for being here!!!

ThinLadySings

02-22-2007, 11:52 PM

Okay, so this is me writing while I'm a bit tipsy...

I went a tad off- program. HOWEVER, it wasn't as bad as it could have been and I'm getting RIGHT BACK...

BUT, I HAVE AN ANNOUCEMENT TO MAKE....

MY BOYFRIEND PROPOSED TO ME!!!!!!!!!!!

It was a TOTAL suprise!! I didn't know this was coming so soon this year!!!!!!!!!!! AHHHH!!! I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!!!!!!

scopel

02-23-2007, 12:06 AM

yay for weddings!!! congratulations girl....i posted in your other thread but just wanted to let you know again how happy i am for you! married life is so awesome. don't get me wrong, it has it's ups and downs but it has way more ups than downs. so when is the big day?

i finished today op and dh and i ran tonight. i wanted so badly to cheat tonight but i told myself that i had come too far and worked too hard to sabotage myself now. it was a long day at the office and normally i would turn to food. BUT, since food is no longer my crutch i came home, dh cooked turkey burgers for us (see, i went from wanting fast food to making my own healthy version) and then we ran and later i soaked in the tub. and i feel GREAT right now! this challenge came at just the right time for me. i needed to get my butt back in gear!

Shandril

02-23-2007, 11:13 AM

Congrats Victoria!!! So excited and happy for you.

Wow. That's three friends of mine who've gotten engaged this week. (All after Valentine's day)

Yesterday went well. Gave myself a small treat/snack last night at the movies. I'll update my accountability from yesterday to reflect it.

Keep up the good work everybody!

ThinLadySings

02-24-2007, 04:05 PM

Thanks ladies!! He and I are aiming for a wedding in the summer of 2009, so we'll just have to see. He's getting his doctorate, and I'm taking on an internship this summer, so it'll totally depend on the finances.

Its so weird to have a ring on this finger! Its just fabulous!!!

Anyway, so there's been a bit of celebrating going on...lots of alcohol. I was doing GREAT on Thursday, except, after we had a toast with my family, he and I tried to find some place to go have an engagement dinner, and the only place open was this place called Mad Mex. Mexican bar/restaurant. So, I luckly found a mahi salad that was completely core. My boo boo was the Margarita... Just one. I'll bet I used up the rest of my weekly points then....

Then, yesterday, I did well ALL day again...In fact, I didn't even eat dinner! I forgot all about it! However, this proved to be detrimental, as I went out with DF and some of his friends, and ordered a Long Island. That was REALLY stupid. For some reason, after I had one, I didn't realize I needed to stop (because I was tipsy..tipsy enough to not know I was tipsy) and someone ordered another....which I had the same reaction...and I had a total of THREE LONG ISLAND ICED TEAS on an empty stomach.

I had to go back to DF apartment and throw up! ...and then I passed out. Hopefully, I threw up enough that I didn't use quite as many points...hmmm.

This morning, up until about 10 minutes ago I have been having HANGOVER HELL. WW went out the window. DF didn't have any food for the situation, so he ordered a pizza for the situation. Pizza and Core don't mesh well. I mean, I certainly didn't over do it on the pizza, but I wasn't supposed to eat the stuff b/c I used up all the points on the drinks!

I feel really stupid now.

Okay, so here I am now. I'm going to dinner with everyone in about three hours. I have to WI tomorrow.

Kick me. I've been bad. But, I totally have the motivation to jump right back to the level I've been!!! Angel's 5% Challenge!

I intend on eating ONLY CORE at dinner tonight. Okay, I can't write much more b/c the computer screen is hurting my eyes.

Amy-Glad you're staying to it! There isn't any other way!!!!! I also like seeing that your DH is totally with you in this!! Turkey burgers sound really good right now....

Shandril-You are doing it! I like small treats...like small sparkly things...well, they don't have to be small...

ThinLadySings

02-26-2007, 08:45 AM

Hey?! Where'd everyone go? Where are my :bcb_kick:s ? How's everyone doin?

I couldn't WI yesterday because I ended up having to cantor a mass during my regular WW time. I don't think I can go today either. Definately TOMMORROW!!

I just need to do some serious grocery shopping, as for breakfast this morning I had two chinese dumplings!!! Definately not core, but luckly only a total of 4 pts.

scopel

02-26-2007, 12:57 PM

morning ladies! okay, so i had the weekend from hell. it was spent in the er with a lady from church whose tooth had abscessed and the infection had spread to her throat and eye area. i had told her on saturday that she needed to go to the er so that they could give her iv antibiotics but she wouldn't listen and sunday when i saw her i freaked and took her myself. they admitted her and are going to keep her for a day or two. with that said, i did lose 1 pound! and it's that tom so i'm pretty proud to lose while having that visitor around. i'll check back in later for personals. today's hectic at the office, i actually started this message at 8 this morning and am just now finishing it at almost noon!

ThinLadySings

02-27-2007, 12:19 AM

I give you credit for taking the lady with the weird tooth to the ER. I'm also proud you lost a pound in all the mayhem.

Perhaps I should consider denistry myself...

As for me, I too am quite proud of myself, as I went to a WW meeting today after an evening of dining and celebrating and am 171...the EXACT weight I was last week.

Whew. Close one.

Now its time to kick butt!!

Tiger Campbell

02-27-2007, 05:29 PM

Hi Tiger's Angels,

It's Tiger Campbell!!! I just wanted to wish you all luck and to let you know that I wont be coming back until October or so....

I'm pregnant!!!!!!! 10.5 weeks today!!!!!!!!!

ThinLadySings

02-28-2007, 12:48 AM

Hey congrats! You know, Tiger, I'm pretty sure there is a tweeked version of WW for pregnant people.

C'mon! Stay with it!! :salut

Shandril

02-28-2007, 08:58 AM

Congrats Tiger!!

Amy - Good for you for getting her to the ER. Gold star! ;) And congrats on the weight loss!

Victoria - Glad all the celebrating didn't do real damage.

I weighed in at 143.4 this morning, down 0.6 lbs. Slow and steady may not exactly win, but it's still losing, right?

Still struggling to get my exercise back on track. I'm going to mentally shift my exercise week to be the same Wednesday-Tuesday of my WW week and see how that goes. It's weird how sometimes a mental something makes a difference even when nothing's actually changed.

scopel

02-28-2007, 01:00 PM

hey ladies! i'm doing pretty good so far. i've noticed that i do great while i am at work but when i get home i struggle. so, i'm trying to think of some sort of plan to help combat that. i've kinda gone back and forth with struggling either at work or at home and now it's narrowed to home. anyone got any ideas? i'm still op though!

shandril-i made the same mental shift for my exercise week last week! that's hilarious! it's weird how that seems to help...

victoria-like we've been saying over and over, this is our year! you are going to look so freakin' beautiful for your wedding!!! do you think we'll still have the angels thread then??????????? i hope so!

michelle-heeelllllllllllooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!! check in buddy!

tiger-congrats! you can talk to your doc about ww and how many points you should eat. i know that you are only supposed to eat an extra 300 calories a day when preggo....so you could just add a few points to substitute that.

ThinLadySings

03-01-2007, 12:52 AM

Way to stick to it ladies! I'm proud of ya!

Shandril- You should put the Angel's Challenge in your sig! Both you and amy are already ahead of moi! And as for the exercise...maybe you need to just think of it as being "active." I mean, I'm hoping to go ice skating this weekend and use some of my pts for that! Just add stuff in slowly!

Amy- Yes, planning seems to be key with all of this. Hmm, do you hang out in the kitchen? Maybe make a rule that you can't go into the kitchen after dinner. That can be a tough one for me to. Or, how's about "feel the burn Amy." As in just let yourself be hungry...distract yourself. You're married-and so that's GOT to be easy to do!

This is my year!!! Yes Amy, you are totally right! I'm gonna do it this year! WE ARE GONNA BE HOT.

I simply must be a beautiful bride. Oh, and extra motivation is that every bridesmaid I'm planning on using is currently thinner than I am...and that the wedding I'm the maid of honor in, they're all a size 4 or smaller.

I've got my work cut out for me.

I hope we have tiger's angels when I get married! I love this one on one support we have here!

(Slight JUNK FOOD warning)

As for today. I behaved again. Its really late, and I'm really hungry, and I've been craving McD's for over 2 weeks now, and I've been resisting and doing quite well. I havent' had a burger in over 3 months at least! Maybe 4 or 5...So, I told my DF tonight that right after I WI on sunday next week, I want to go and get a burger with him-with the flex points I'll have saved.

I'm thoroughly looking forward to this moment. Hmm, maybe I should go somewhere like Fridays or Chilis. I've always thought McD's is a bit ghetto. But then again, maybe a burger at some place else is twice as many points.

Okay, sorry. I guess I must be REALLY hungry. I'm going to go practice the piano or learn turkish or something. Better yet, Its nearly 1 am, and I'm going to bed. :bcb_march

oshie15

03-01-2007, 08:42 PM

CONGRATS VICTORIA!!!!! I am so excited for you. How did he propose? How long have you two been together?

Hi ALL! Sorry I have been MIA. I moved my office and now this weekend I move my apartment. I don't have a very high stress tolerance, but I am staying pretty sane. School ends next week and I will get settled in to my new office and apartment.

You all sound like you are very committed to the 5% challenge! I am very impressed Ladies!!!

I am 100% OP. Working out has been hard, but I have been moving and doing manual labor a lot, so there is some working out.

I will check back in when I have more time.

Amy - your weekend sounds crazy!!!

oshie15

03-01-2007, 08:46 PM

Oh btw, my inital wi was 173 and today I was 171!!! YEAH!

ThinLadySings

03-05-2007, 07:22 AM

Okay everyone. How are we all doing?

I went out celebrating with the whole family again on saturday. For my WI I am now 171.2

Switching back to core this week.

scopel

03-05-2007, 08:54 AM

hello everyone....i didn't do so hot this weekend. and this morning dh and i overslept like crazy so i was flying out the door but i will weigh in tomorrow and post my weight. i ate to my heart's content this past weekend. i mean, like, i ate every type of fast food that is availale and all i got for it is a stomachache today. oh well, back on the wagon. dh and i are carpooling right now because his back windshield got busted out of his car by a stray rock and we both decided that the fast food wasn't worth the pain. i really want to try core...it just scares me. anyway, hope everyone else had a fantastic week! ya'll seem to be doing great!

Shandril

03-06-2007, 09:07 AM

Hey girls. This week has been okay. Not stellar, not bad. Okay on the food front, still struggling on the exercise.

Tomorrow morning I WI and I'm expecting it to be pretty flat. We'll see.

But then I have a whole new week to kick ass in, right?

I painted my dining room over the weekend. I say my dining room, but really we just use it as a library/study. Anyway, painted a wall, rearranged some furniture and artwork, and reorganized the books. Made me very very happy and made me feel all manners of productive. So yay.

Dance has been going really well lately too. I think I'm going to start trying to practice more on my own and start working with my sword again. My teacher has opened up some performance opportunities, so since one of my 2007 goals was to get back to a performance state, I figure I need to start working on it. I figure getting a new costume can also serve as one of my major goal rewards, like when I hit lifetime or something.

Ooh. And Victoria, I'll go update my sig now. Thanks!

scopel

03-06-2007, 09:27 AM

morning ladies! okay, weigh in was not good, but it wasn't near about as horrible as i imagined. i am up .6 lbs placing me at 148.8. oh well, dh and i are supposed to run tonight...we are both having trouble getting motivated. blah. anyway, i did much better eating yesterday and today is gonna be great, right??? you are all doing so great! knowing that i have to come here really does help me to get back on track. i don't know what's going on with me exactly, it's like i do good one week then sabotage myself the next week. back to you guys though, you really are doing fantastic! congrats on getting stuff done this weekend shandril! it feels so good doesn't it. dh and i are still working on the whole spring cleaning thing....

oshie15

03-06-2007, 12:58 PM

Hi there buddies! I too "fell off of the wagon". I am so mad at myself. Shandril, you seem to always be OP, how do you turn down temptations and stay on track? Please share.

Food warning:
I moved this weekend, which I LOVE my apartment, and there were about 10 of us there, my brother ordered pizza for everyone. He ordered 8 PIZZAS!!!! Pizza is a trigger food for me. They left me with 1 1/2 pizzas. I knew that was bad. I should have just disposed of it right away. but I could not make myself. And when I ate it with everyone else I was completely content with 1 piece. WHY DO I KEEP DOING THIS TO MYSELF? I know what I want and why I do WW! It seems like I stop connecting the food I am eating to my weight.

It actually crossed my mind this weekend, "forget it, I am not doing this anymore". then I was like, I konw I am going to count points, I have been doing it for a year and a half. It makes me feel like I am in some type of control. so I am right back to counting. I see no other way, than following WW. Sometime soon it will "take", I swear! And I will lose, instead of gaining and losing the same lbs over and over and over!

I am signing up for a 5K in either June or July, so that will help with motivation.

I am getting internet hooked up at my apartment on friday, so I will be on more often.

((((((((((((OP VIBES))))))))))))))))))

Shandril

03-07-2007, 03:39 PM

Heya - WI was pretty much what I expected, not too much change. Down 0.4lbs, so still inching along.

Michelle - The way I keep myself OP primarily is to eat breakfast and cook dinner. When I do those two things, I usually find that I'm eating plenty, staying full, and eating delicious food. I don't tend to be a cravey/bingey person, so in that respect I'm just really lucky. But I treat myself pretty regularly with ice cream bars or pudding cups. I don't always resist temptation, but I usually manage to limit it, I guess.

Oooh and I'm totally impressed with your 5K!!! Good luck!

I'm recomitting to exercise this month. I'm in a wedding in early April, so I'd love to look and feel fabulous. But I know I have to buckle down to make that happen.

Victoria - Good luck with core! Let us know how it's going and how you're doing.

Amy - Getting stuff done felt great. Now I just need to feel that same sense of accomplishment when I'm slowly "getting stuff done" in me. The results may be slower, but I'm even more of an accomplishment than a painted wall!

oshie15

03-12-2007, 11:40 AM

Is our group falling apart?:bcb_cry:

ThinLadySings

03-12-2007, 12:06 PM

Ahh! Michelle! I certainly hope not! Girls, we need to be more proactive here!!!

Maybe we could have a weekly thread and we can each set our own weekly goal...and MEET IT.

My weight is still STUCK.

It sounds like we've all got it rough. We need to be STRONG.

I will say, today is nutty, and I have to run. I'll post more later.

Ta ta!

ThinLadySings

03-19-2007, 12:42 PM

So where are the angels??

oshie15

03-19-2007, 12:45 PM

I miss my angels too.!!! I have been lurking...

ThinLadySings

03-19-2007, 11:23 PM

Email accountability anyone?

Shandril

03-20-2007, 04:40 PM

Hello ladies!!!

I'm so so sorry I've been MIA. A lot of it is the stress of trying to finish grad school applications, some of it has been a definite dip in my motivation, and some of it has been trying to be better about working at work.

But I owe it to myself as well as you guys to be more present and to not throw in the towel.

So I'm here. And i made myself go WI at a meeting today and discovered that in the three weeks I've been missing, I've lost 0.8lbs. So not stellar progress for that time, but way better than having put weight back on.

My plan is to go back to the basics. I picked up a paper tracker and am going to track EVERYTHING this week. I'm going to get in my water. I'm going to stop making excuse after excuse.

Miss you ladies!!!!! How are the rest of you?!?!?

ThinLadySings

03-27-2007, 09:36 AM

Shandril-

I'm glad to know you're back on this. So, how's it all going?? Apparently we've all gotten busy at the same time...everyone's disappeared!!!

I'm doing okay. On Core right now. I did flex last week and wound up gaining weight. I'm actually debating on completely omitting all grains Mon-Fri next week just to get myself an extra boost.

Additionally, I've been running a solid 30 minutes straight 4x a week for the past 2 weeks...I'm on my 3rd week! Woo!

How's everyone else?

Shandril

03-27-2007, 02:24 PM

Go Victoria!!! Way to commit to the running. I'm much impressed.

I'm still working on getting exercise back in, but I went out dancing twice this week, so that counts for something. ;)

Was down at my WW meeting today, will see how my morning self-WI goes tomorrow.

I'm promising right now that I will hit the gym this week. And I will track everything this week as well.

ThinLadySings

03-27-2007, 10:43 PM

Oh thanks! Hey! You know what? Dancing DEFINATELY counts. I remember freshman year of school and getting dragged out dancing every tuesday and thursday...it DEFINATELY helped me!!! I wish my schedule permitted me to do that still!

Just don't eat when you get home. Don't worry about the exercise. Just dance more!

Shandril

03-28-2007, 09:06 AM

No kidding. When i was at my skinniest, that's what I was doing. Going out dancing about 4 times a week. Hopefully will fit more of that in now.

WI this morning was good. Down 1.2lbs! Nice to see and it pretty much kick-started me again. I CAN and WILL do this.

Good luck! Keep it going!

oshie15

03-28-2007, 12:41 PM

HI THERE!!!!! So glad to "see" you ladies!!!!

Anyone heard from Amy at all? Hope everything is okay...

ThinLadySings

03-28-2007, 11:28 PM

Hey Michelle!

No, no word from her! I really hope she's okay!

Shandril

03-29-2007, 08:48 AM

I sent her a PM, but no response yet. She's been lurking some though.

Amy!!! Come back!!!

ThinLadySings

03-29-2007, 10:11 PM

Yeah, I sent her one too. I hope she's doing okay!

Amy, I hope you're okay, where ever you are!

oshie15

03-30-2007, 12:41 PM

I sent her a PM too! Maybe she just doesn't like us anymore.:bcb_blush

scopel

04-01-2007, 11:02 PM

***creeping back into the angels thread***

how could i not like you guys?!!?? i'm so sorry for disappearing. i've been in a MAJOR ww downward spiral. i don't know what happened, i just think i got really, super tired of it. i know that it is the best way for me to finish losing weight and i know that it works. but my motivation is zero right now and i guess i felt bad unloading that on you guys. i'm hovering around 150 and really need to get back on program. it's just so freaking hard sometimes!!! not to mention, my sister got married this weekend and while i'm happy for her, i still can't believe that she's married! growing up sucks! i'm used to her being at mom and dad's when i stop by and now she won't be there anymore, she'll be at her house.

thanks so much for stalking me. i seriously wouldn't have lost the weight i've lost so far if i didn't have you guys! you people are great! i'm going to make a plan for getting things back in order. i wish that i had the same gung-ho attitude that i did when i started. that would make things much simpler. oh yeah, when i get some wedding pics i'll post one for you guys to see me in my size 8 bridesmaid dress. i really do want to finish losing. bcb_sad i've never gotten this close to goal before! i'm really proud of you ladies for persevering. you guys rock! i'll post my plan tomorrow...if you have any tips, throw them this way.

Shandril

04-02-2007, 09:30 AM

Welcome back Amy!!!! I totally understand the spiral. It's where I was too (I only started posting again last week). I got tired of it, I got bored, I just wanted to eat what I wanted and stop thinking.

But ultimately, I want to lose the weight. So I made myself go back to a meeting and WI. And I came back here. And I started journalling again. And I'm actually looking forward to this week's WI. I think it will be good.

Just start somewhere. Pick a habit and go with it. Then add another one. We can do this.

Okay, so switching gears... I had a really good weekend. Used more FPs than I'd have liked, but I'm definitely on track to still finish the week OP, so no worries. And had a major NSV... I went jeans shopping on Saturday. Well, first I got to reassure myself that I have dropped to a size 10. And even though I didn't end up buying anything, I didn't leave the Galleria hating my body. I'm okay with how I am, and eventually I'll find clothes that work for me. So yay!

How're the rest of you girls?

Shandril

04-05-2007, 09:54 AM

OKay - show up and keep me from talking to myself like a loon!

Yesterday WI showed me having broken into the 130s! Woot!

And I got a card from my Dad yesterday saying that he had bought me a subscription to "Eating Well" magazine. The note said that he was proud of me for all I've accomplished. Awwww.

scopel

04-07-2007, 12:27 PM

congrats on the 130s shandril! you are my inspiration! and you are so close!!!

i'm going to be kinda in and out...just until i get my stuff back in order. i think i just need to step back for awhile and re-evaluate everything, ya know?! i'm gonna ask dh to run with me today so that will help motivate me a little more. i really miss exercise. ha, never thought i would say that! anyway, i'll keep checking in. good luck ladies!

scopel

04-17-2007, 02:29 PM

where's everyone at? i've been doing okay lately...but i miss you guys! come back angels! sorry for being so in and out, things have been a little different around the house lately. not bad different but good different. hope to hear from you ladies soon!

Shandril

04-17-2007, 02:38 PM

Sorry Amy!

You still hanging in there?

Well, my friend's wedding was this weekend. Even though it was freakishly cold, the rain stayed away, so we counted it a success. I think I pulled off my requisite bridesmaid duties, although tbh, there really weren't any of them. I smiled for a few pictures, that's about it.

Also did one grad school interview this weekend, and need to schedule another one. So things are moving ahead.

I've had about two weeks now where I've been half-heartedly playing along with WW. Not journalling, not making terrible choices, but not really holding myself accountable either. And it stops today. The wedding may be over, but I still want to lose 5-10 more lbs, so I'm not going to lighten up on myself.

Great NSVs lately though. I've gone clothes shopping twice recently and not hated myself walking out. That's big!

oshie15

04-20-2007, 05:07 PM

HI! HI! HI!!!!!!

Sorry, I started a new, very busy job! But I certainly miss my angels! Let's do this!:bcb_mad:

ThinLadySings

04-22-2007, 05:03 PM

Hey! Its nice to see everyone's still around! I'm here too! I've just been in this horrible rut while I continue my extreme career move here. Bah.

But, it looks like I have a plan. I'm taking the GMAT on April 3rd and applying to some Master's programs for a pre-mba. I'm also enrolling in some summer courses this summer.

Its just incredibly frustrating. I want to get my life moving!

As for WW, I am hovering just below 170. I'm gonna switch to flex for a while as of TOMORROW. I've been running...and that's DEFINATELY been helping me. I'm offically a size 10...though I'm totally confused that Shandril's in the 130's and is a 10. Shandril, how tall are you if you don't mind my asking?

Shandril

04-23-2007, 09:35 AM

Hey Victoria! Congrats and good luck with all the career stuff. Good luck on the GMAT. You'll do great, I'm sure.

though I'm totally confused that Shandril's in the 130's and is a 10
You and me both. I'm 5'4", so I'm not exactly a tall girl, but even so, I've pretty much resigned myself to the fact that I'm going to be a larger size than it seems I should be. Childbearing hips or something. Oh well.

Michelle - Congrats on the new job! Hope it's going great.

oshie15

04-23-2007, 05:10 PM

HI everyone! I actually got to my thinnest, I think it was 148, but I remained in usually a 10, maybe an 8. I never went lower, but I didn't care, cuz I looked darn good in my 10s or 8s!!!! I would LOVE to be there again!!!! I keep being OP for abotu 6 days, but Sundays are my downfall. I am attempting to train for a 5K, but my body ahs just been so fatigued, I can't even do the 2 miles, I was doing. I will jsut keep at it. I went to the gym 4 times last week, I am aiming for the same this week. I think I am up, but I refuse to weigh right now. I am so much more comforaable aroudn 169 than even 5 lbs up, it makes a huge differnec to me.

Shall we try this again ladies!!!!! Start checking in at least every other day?

It is gettting nice outside and I want to feel great in my own skin. SO GLAD WE ARE ALL BACK AROUND!!!!!

oshie15

04-23-2007, 05:11 PM

Sadly, I think I downfall on Sundays, cuz I may have a couple drinks on Saturday:bcb_blush and it makes me have the munchies the next day.

ThinLadySings

04-23-2007, 11:49 PM

Well, Shandril, I guess we all carry our weight in different places. How frustrating it is to be a woman at times...

Michelle-I totally feel you on the munchies. Though, here's a kick for you...how much are you drinking that makes you get the munchies the next day? Do you have your pts saved up like a good girl??

I have struggled with this too, trust me, and I will say I know personally that having three long islands in leu of dinner is definately NOT the answer. :bcb_sick:

I have found also that its definately a lot easier for me to get drunk than when I was at 196.

I had a great OP day today.

Shandril

04-24-2007, 09:17 AM

Victoria - Heh. Are you sure about that? I think just maybe every once in a while 3 LITs instead of dinner may in fact be the answer. But only every once in a very rare while.

The only way for me to really work the system is to cut waaay back on the drinking. LIke, I'm essentially never drunk. I may have a glass of wine here or there or a drink to start my evening out, but then I switch to water. But I really don't mind so much, because essentially I've gotten to where I don't like giving up control. And if I get drunk, I lose some control over my evening out, but I also lose control over what the next day is going to be like. I may or may not have a hangover, but I can't know what when I get drunk the night before. (And I'm getting to the point where a hangover can come from surprisingly little booze.) Anyway... rambling over.

Okay, so I'm going to get back to working out. I dressed up in my bellydance gear last night and while I don't feel hideous, it's definitely not where I want to be. So I'm breaking it back down to mini-goals.

Gym 3x/week.

Week 1 - new book
Week 2 - iPod shuffle
Week 3 - new dance pants
Week 4 - massage

ThinLadySings

04-24-2007, 09:30 AM

Girls-BIG problem. After being completely OP yesterday, exercising, drinking my water, etc., I got on the scale yesterday expecting to see about .5lbs loss from 170.4 (where I WI yesterday)....but INSTEAD it went to 173?!! WTF?? Okay, sorry, I'm just really ticked off. Its not my TOM. I don't know why this happened!!!!

Anyway...

Shan-
Oh yes. First hand. Just ask my fiance...he had to clean up his bathroom the next day, poor guy. It was completely by accident that I drank three. I was drinking them like diet cokes, and not thinking about it, or paying much attention until it was too late. Thank god I could walk!

And why are you wearing a belly dancing outfit? :bcb_bigsm Great job on the mini goals!

Shandril

04-24-2007, 09:39 AM

I know you know this, and I know it doesn't help you not feel irritated, but don't sweat the scale. Sometimes things just fluctuate. Keep doing what you're supposed to be doing and it will move down. Maybe not tomorrow, but in the long run (even the short long run).

Well, I own bellydance gear because I bellydance. I put it on because my teacher is putting together a student night early in the summer and I'm trying to figure out what I can perform in. And it apparently serves as pretty good motivation. Nothing like performing in your near underwear to get you moving. Heh.

scopel

04-24-2007, 11:06 AM

hey ladies! it sounds like you are all doing really good now and are super motivated. congrats on running victoria! that's awesome buddy! i wish i had kept up with my running better. i really started to slack when i went through my little funk and now i'm really scared because i just found out that i am pregnant and i'm so terrified of gaining all my weight back. i've known for a couple of weeks now which is why i've been kinda in and out. i didn't want to say anything too early and i'm only telling you ladies...no major announcement with its own thread or anything. i'm still really early (like 5 weeks) and i'll be going to the doc on may 8. i've taken like 5 test and all of them came out positive. dh and i decided to start trying last month and voila! i'm so scared of something going wrong and also of gaining and gaining and gaining. for my height and weight they say that a 25-35 lb gain is normal. so, at the worst, i'll be back where i started or pretty close. i know that i just have to be careful and not use pregnancy as an excuse to eat. i just wish december would hurry up and get here...i'm ready to see what this little one looks like!

shandril-have fun with the belly dancing...that seems like fun but i don't know if i could get up in front of people and perform. you rock!

oshie-congrats on the job! sorry your so busy right now, remember to take some time and focus on you.

victoria-how are the wedding plans going? oh, and when you run will think of me? i really do miss it and now that i stopped i'm not supposed to start back because of the baby. i have been walking though but it's not nearly as gratifying.

Shandril

04-24-2007, 11:23 AM

Congratulations Amy! I totally understand your being worried. Just remind yourself that taking care of yourself and the baby comes first. You'll be fine. And we'll be here to help you take it off when you've got the little one. Awww.

scopel

04-25-2007, 05:23 PM

thanks shadril! like i said, i'm excited and terrified all at the same time. i'll keep you guys posted on everything. this is our first so we have no clue what to expect. it should be quite an interesting learning experience.

ThinLadySings

04-26-2007, 01:41 PM

Amy!! How exciting! I think though, you are doing the best thing by not making a huge announcement just yet, but I'm sure you and DH are thrilled! I completely understand why you're not running now. Totally. But, hey, I found a really great circuit training workout on prevention.com. Are you allowed to do that? Let me know, and i'll try to find the link again. I've done it twice this week among running and its really kicked my butt!

The wedding plans. (sigh) I wish I could say that I've already started trying on gowns. However, as you ladies know, I graduated with a Music Degree in Performance...and am now trying to get a break in a job in the business world. I've been trying for a year and have been virtually unsucessful. I mean, I've gotten job offers, but they've been for admin positions, and I really, really don't want to get myself locked in as a someone's secretary. Its just not me. I mean, I have done it through a temp agency just to make some money, but I certainly don't want to make a career out of it. So, with that said, right now I am studying to take the GMAT, considering applying for an MBA or a premba masters at a few schools for this fall, trying to see what certifications I could get this summer (like a PMP or something) to make me more marketable, or at the very least, see what additional business courses I could take to make companies notice me, and apply for jobs! This is just so frustrating, b/c I am getting completely controversial views on what my next move should be from some business type people I really respect. My fiance, on the other hand is finishing up is Doctorate in August. It would be nice if he could just get some fabulous job and we could just get married off his salary alone. :bcb_bigsm But, I'm not expecting it. Regardless, we're aiming to get married summer 2009. (Keeping our fingers crossed)

Finances are a huge issue since we're having two weddings, and have to cover some major airfare since we're going to Europe. Our parents will help us out, but due to our situation, we'll need to cover most of it.

It would be nice if I could get a decent job to save for the wedding, he could get a job, we get married, he gets a job at a college, and I go get my mba there. That's just too easy though, huh?

Its very frustrating. On the other hand, my best friend is marrying one of his friends (they're having two weddings as well) and are able to get married next year. So, I feel like I'm doing some of my planning vicariously through her. I'm the MOH, so I have to get the bridesmaids organized, host the bridal shower, organize the bachelorette party, keep my BF from going insane, etc, etc.

Sorry for the book. I guess I just had to get that out of my system!

Anyway, Shandril, yay for bellydancing!! I actually took a class a few summers ago and did really well in it! I'd love to get back into it when I have time. Actually, since my DF is from Turkey, a lot of the music they play is very bellydance-able. I have impressed him that I am able to keep up with his Turkish friends at parties! (I just wish I had that European waistline going on!) Our wedding in Turkey is going to play the really ethnic music, so I'm looking forward to it!

Okay, I have to go study again. ONE THING. My weight still hasn't gone down. I have been still totally OP and I'm at 171.5. Grrrr.... Could I have gained a pound of muscle in two days??