Daily Singles

[babygirl93]

Hello All! As I had promised myself, I am here posting for today. :bcbsalute
Had a good day for OP; only dipping into a few APs for my nightly popcorn later this evening. I am proud of myself and tonight's dinner. I fixed mini meatloafs using lean ground sirloin on good ole' george. It was wonderful, and I was soooooo tempted to go back for another patty and STOPPED. I decided to come and write here...breathe and then go do dishes and get out of the kitchen!
As motivation, I went to the library and rented two books on WW and Sarah Dutchess of York....anxious to read them both for tips & help! Also, rented my first "pilates" video! "WORKOUT FOR DUMMIES" hahaha:embarrass Thought I would try that before actually buying one.
Anyway, just wanted to wish everybody a wonderful OP night & weekend.
Hugs & :buddysmoo

[babygirl93]

Just me :embarrass
I usually have a tougher time over the weekend..for some reason, I am just not wanting to journal. With my recent promise (to me) I just sat down and calculated for the day! So far, OP! Not the best choices, but still very much in the game :bcbsalute
I did visit my friend's shop and bought my charm bracelet!!!!!! I am so happy that I did. I felt so much more motivated, the minute I put it on! It is a very simple silver chain. That represented the first 10 pounds gone. Then she attached my two charms...both silver. One reads "self-discipline" and the other "perserverance"...these each representing a 10 pound loss. I have about 6 more to hit the 40 pound mark. I cannot invision that, but am strong enough to be well on my way. Funny how this makes you motivated for other things... I am a simple "country" gal, nothing fancy...but now I am anxious to do my home manicure and paint my nails! Silly, I know, but Im proud of my bracelet and wanted a pretty hand to go with it. :ugh:
If my single buddies are reading, please post! I am trying to keep my self promise, but dont want to be in here alone... Look forward to seeing you guys, soon.
Hugs & :buddysmoo

[babygirl93]

Hummmmmmm where is everybody?
Im not staying on long, tonight. Not a good day for me :( had some bad moments today (no details) You see...I think that Im doing well by fixing SF or LF goodies for a treat (L.F. brownies), but my willpower is shot when it comes to setting my limit. Needless to say, they are no longer in the house and I have corrected my mindframe. The upcoming week WILL be wonderful and 100% OP!!!! Now, after saying that here, I have to convince myself :ugh:
Talk to you tomorrow

[babygirl93]

Hellooooooooo :crazy:

It's just me, checking in for the day. Had a great OP day. Actually, just finished dinner and have a few extra points! hummmmmm, what to do with 'em? hahahaha Looks like an extra treat tonight :headover:
I started reading the WW book I picked up from the library. It is pretty much written all by Sarah, the Dutchess of York. Her personal experiences and interviews with many others. I only covered the first chapter, at the office, but it certainly hits you "where you live"...when you can admit to just about everything she is saying. I will let you all know how it reads thru!
I'm off to do some sewing. We have a craft show coming up, for fall, and I need to get busy!!!!
My check in tomorrow may be late. My youngest nephew turned 12 and we're having his party. Will have to go easy on the cake! :( I am the only family member being serious about weight changes, so nobody really cuts back but me...(everything is full of sugar/fat/etc) Will let you know how it goes.... Until then,
hugs & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Debbie,
Wonderful Daily Check-in!!! That is great. I'm here for you! You are doing great. A book is a great way to focus and keep motivated. I did the same thing with a Nutrition and Exercise book awhile back. It is a great reference and a great book to keep me OP.
I am back in town and ready to hit the gym, start journaling and see the light.
We can do it! We have the power to make this our last weight loss journey. This isn't a diet, it is a journey and change in how we respect our bodies.

Keep up the wonderful work! and I'll keep posting!

Hugs!
Elizabeth

[babygirl93]

Hi Elizabeth and WELCOME HOME! I have been following some of your travels. While I love to travel for recreation, I dont know that I could travel as you do, for work. I :bcbsalute you for that! Just think, you mentioned going back in January... you now know what to expect!!!! You have lots of time now, to plan and rethink what's available to you. Im so proud that you were able to handle all situations with a BCB attitude.
I had a great day today. It's a bit late, but decided to try a new recipe for dinner. I made the chicken pot pie...just took it out of the oven to cool before eating. I LOVE to cook and stay more motivated by trying new things. Preparation is half the fun! I have also decided to change my excerise around a bit. I love the WATP tapes and alternate every night, but I miss the toning aspects...so, starting tonight, I have mixed ole Richard Simmons back into my weekly routine. His "tone & sweat" tapes really really work my arms. Hoping to get rid of that ahem...bat wing flabby part:embarrass ...for lack of a better term! lololol
Im off to try dinner...that's one way to get my vegies in. May try back later, but if not....will talk again tomorrow! Keep typing Elizabeth!! :headover: I would love your company, here!
Hugs & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Debbie,
Way to go with the cooking thing. I also love to cooking and find many great WW recipes. I am a vegetarian, but I have a wonderful WW cookbook. Many of the WW recipes certinately make you think you aren't missing a thing which is great.
Exercise is key! I have found a new love for it, which I never thought I would. Mixing it up like you are is great. I wouldn't have the determination to workout at home, so I give you lots of credit for that. I am sure you will see great results with that.. keep it up and trust me you will see the results. I actually have muscle tone for the first time in my life which is so exciting.. just like a little kid, I find myself showing off my bi-ceps:-)
Dinner last night... was out at an Italian place. I was pleased with myself.. I didn't touch the bread, ordered a 1/2 portion of the pasta and made a healthier choice with just getting veggies with pasta, instead of some cheese thing which I'm sure I would have loved. It was good and I always feel better when I make a good choice and stay OP.
I made it to the gym as well... burning 890 cal!.. which is fun. I challenge myself each time to how many calories I can burn. As you may have read from various posts, I am training for a marathon, so my workouts are almost 2 hours. I guess that is one of the benefits of being single.. I hav the time to devote to exercise. What is exciting for me, is when I first got on the treadmill, I could only run 1 min... now I run for 45!
Ok, enough for now.. Debbie great seeing you here!! Thanks for begining this post. I much appreciate it. Its wonderful to have a bud like you!

Have a great day!
Elizabeth

[babygirl93]

Happy Friday to all!

Im sneaking on here, real quick, because I shouldn't be logging in here at the office. They don't mind me reading news and such, but doing something like this is a no-no:(

Elizabeth, I will have to check with you for a few recipes. I am NOT a veggie eater so Im afraid that just about anything you love to fix..I would fight tooth and nail. It's bad on my part...the only veggies I enjoy are salad fixins (lett/tom/cuck/carr) and green beans. I love the starchy lima beans, butter beans, corn & several other in the bean family...but the broc & caul.. :ugh:

You commend me for exercise in home, but I commend you for the gym. I have had gym memberships, before, but don't last. I always said that if I couldnt make myself exercise at home, NO WAY would I be able to make my self drive somewhere to do what I could do at home. It's nice to have the equipment, but I just do not keep the committment. :bcbsalute to you.

I hope you have a great Friday! I will be on later tonight to post my day
Until then,

[travelingop]

Hi Debbie and Everyone else you is checking in here...

Please feel free to join us.:)

Well, I have some exciting news after my WI today. I am .8 from the top of my goal range. I have decided to put it there because I don't want to have to pay.

However, in my own mind I want to loose at least 15lbs more. This is so exciting and feels so wonderful. It is amazing how loosing weight changes on not only how you live your life, but your outlook.

For example...As many of you know.. I am running a marathon in Dec. I never would have considered that pre WW. I signed up to take tennis lessons. I am going kayacking tomorrow.. which means getting into a bathing suit with other singles(now that is still scary).. but look at at the wonderful things that weight loss has opened up.

Was I in the dark? I feel like I was. The confidence and engery which I have gained from this journey is truly priceless.

Debbie.. keep plugging away.. you are doing great. I always look foward to your posts!

Everyone enjoy your Holiday weekend!
Elizabeth

[babygirl93]

Hi Elizabeth! Oh, I am so very PROUD of you and your goal! :headover: :exercise: That is AWSOME! I'm doin' the little "happy dance" for you!!!!!!!!! I think it is great that you're working towards your run in December. I am anxious to keep up with your news and follow your run...keep me posted!

Im not doing too well tonight. Weekends are usually rough for me and this was no exception. I dont eat "badly" but tend to over eat my healthy snacks and foods. I have lots around the house that I do and in the yard, so Im always moving...but damnit, I just find my way into the kitchen throughout the day. I won't get into this now, but will work on my motivation! Hopefully, will be back on track in the morning!

My sister just gave me her "dust covered" firm plastic step, so now I can complete my firm videos as they should be done. This should help with the mindset. Then, my best friend (who has dropped from a 1X to under a 12) has given me atleast 24 pieces of fall clothes. A bit snug for me now, but if I buckle down and stay OP, by Nov I will be in all of them.

Please send me a little prayer and some positive thoughts to stay healthy & OP. I am happy with my loss, but need to stay focused and continue on.
Until tomorrow,
XXX & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Debbie,
Just by posting here you are making yourself accountable.... which is wonderful.
Getting the Firm stuff and having "goal" clothes is a wonderful thing to keep your eye on the prize. I know you can do. I can feel your strength just in these postings.
I will definately keep you in my thoughts and prayers! Have a wonderful day tomorrow!
Elizabeth

[babygirl93]

Good Evening!!

I am reporting for accountability :bcbsalute ! I had a much better day, today. I over endulged with 2 small L.F brownies BUT I actually was very honest with myself and COUNTED 'EM! It made for a very light veggie dinner, but I counted them. :p Also, just finished one of my FIRM tapes using my new step. The legs are already a burnin! What an awesome feeling! I have to admit to another motivational moment. A dear friend came by tonight. We have always been similar in size, until this year. She overtook my start weight by 45+ pounds. Now, I am doing this for ME, but everytime I see my friend, it makes me want to fight that much more. Not meaning to be hateful to her, at all!! I have tried to get her addicted to WW, but there is always an excuse. :ugh: Anyway, I am back on track and hope that whoever reads this is right there with me OP!!
Hi Elizabeth! Hope you had a good day, too! I will check back later for your nightly post.
XXX & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

I had a good day on OP yesterday and today. It is so much easier to do this being home and not on the road, Although I have proven I can do it.

I have gotten back to journaling again and especially drinking my water, which I have a really hard time with on the road. So, it feels great to be back in the swing of things.

I have had some really great workout this week and one comment from a stranger at the gym which made my day/week/year...

He came up to me and said.. I remember from a year ago. You look phenomenal! You just look amazing! What a great feeling from a perfect stranger to notice how I have changed.

But this key is, that this is a lifestyle change. It is not something that once I'm at goal, that I go back to my old ways. This truly is the new me, which for the first time in a long time, I am begining to get comfortable in my own skin.

Well, that is it for my post. Onward with this wonderful journey!

Elizabeth

Debbie-- Great work with the Firm! I don't blame you with your friend.. I would do the same thing. Motivation is wonderful and you have it! Thanks so much for keeping up with these posts. It keeps me going!

Hugs!

[babygirl93]

Hello my friends! :exercise: Hope you're all having a good week. Another positive OP day for me... Had another good workout with my firm tapes, too. Ever since getting the step from my sister...geee how my thighs really feel it! Yipee...it seems those tapes do give you an "all over" w/o and not just your legs. Now my library consists of 2 WATP, 3 Firm & 3 Richard S, that's a good mix! Between them all, thru the week I am stretching cords, stepping, dancing, marching and looking like a total fool in the privacy of my own home! It's GREAT :-}

Elizabeth, WTG with the nsv at the gym! :headover: It is always wonderful when a friend/family notices your changes, but a total stranger's comments...WOW, that is one to be proud of lady! I :bcbsalute you! Hey, keep up on the journaling and water bit...Im ok with the journal and to help with my water intake, I have fallen in love with the flavored water @ walmart. Between that and my crystal lite mixes, I have no problem with :water1: and it's so important!

Im off to get busy with making more crafts for our show (before bed)! I have talked mom into having an open house at my home, for christmas!!! We have had them in years past and they are soooooo fun & festive. I take everything off of the walls in my living room and replace with something we sell. On the sofa, are tons of antique quilt pillows and some primitive dolls that I make. Music is playing, hot cider piping and I make munches to enjoy and to buy. I LOVE christmas time and am already looking forward to creating and printing up the invitations! Any of my BCB buddies are welcome to come, if you live near Richmond, VA..:crazy: lolol

Have a wonderful night and will check back on Thursday nite
XXXXX & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Well, today was a great day! I ran the farthest and longest! I ran for 1 hour.. no walking.. just steady pace. In the end I ran almost 5 miles! Just think.. back in January.. I couldn't even run 1 min on the treadmill and now i am running 60! I am trainnig for that marathon, but still this give me great confidence that i can actually do this!

Trust me.. I am no different than any of you as far as exercising...I would do it for a month.. then quit.. or just not do it at all. You can do WW and not exercise, but trust me..exercise is KEY! Not only for loosing weight, but for your mind as well. I also know that incoporating daily exercise re-iterates my commitment to this life long journey. This isn't a diet.. it is a way of life.. If I can travel 90% with work(eating on plans and hotel etc) and exercise as well.. anyone can do it.. This works!

Ok, sorry if I got to high on my soapbox.

I had a good eating day as well.. journaling everything and drinking my water. I will say it is great to be home.. and not traveling. So much better to have control of when, where and what you eat! I hope I can take the .8 off to make the top of my range this week. It would just be wonderful.

Debbie.. keep it up. I might come over to your house.. you have such a nice collection of workouts! That is great.. keeps you moving. You are doing it. By the way.. I just moved from VA Beach!! I know Richmond quite well.

Anways.. have a super night!
Elizabeth

[babygirl93]

Good Evening All! The start of another week, my do they fly past these days! I must admit to a rotten weekend. For some reason, I just cannot completely stay OP on w/e's. Either I eat out (while traveling locally) or I stay within a point range, but not get all my vegies. :ugh: I do try! But, like today. Completely OP! :bcbsalute I was by myself at work, so had to do the warehouse pulls. Spent min of 4 hours pulling orders, packing pallets and loaded a semi. I was holding back in estimating 6 pts for that! Then, tonight, did toning with Richard for another 2 pts. I can just control so much more of what I do, during the week. Im trying!!

Elizabeth, where are you? Just because I skip writing on w/e's doesnt mean you're allowed!! :crazy: Since moving from VA beach, where do you live now? Im actually in Glen Allen...just off I95 & I64. My oldest nephew will be attending ODU next spring! He graduated HS, turned 18 and joined the Air National Guard in TEXAS! ( :sobbing: with pride!) When he gets home, FEB '06, he starts school right after.

Let me know how you're days are going. Keep up the awesome :work_out: , I love to see your progress and those running ##s
XXX & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Today was tough... for quite sometime I have been so focused and won't let anything in my mouth that I don't count or isn't healthy.

Well, I journaled today.. was upset with myself because i ate a pumpkin mufin brought in my co-worker. I usually don't even touch that stuff. I did count it at 6 points.

Went to the gym.. earned 7AP's.. ate dinner.. counted everything.. but then at 11pm.. I was just starving! I was making my lunch for tomorrow. .measuring, couting.. eating along the way.. It was as if my appetite was insaitable.. I don't know if it is from all the exercise I have been doing or not.

I have to admit, the scale said today that I gained 2 lbs, which is so frustrating to me. I was sooo OP last week.. journaling and working out 2 plus hours for 5 days.. including a 7 mile run on Sat.. how could that be? I am not sure if I am eating enough.. that might be it. I tend not to eat my AP's.. I am also thinking about going to CORE to mix it up abit.

Today is just tough.. I look in the mirror.. and just feel terrible.. fat.. I Know I have come so far and I will continue this journey. I am packed for lunch t morrow.. from Breakfast to lunch and snacks.. 10points.. so I will have at 10 more points.. plus AP points from my workout. UGH.. I just want to cry.

Debbie.. yeah.. I slacked with the posting.. I guess I was waiting on you. I'm quite familiar with ODU. Up until a few years ago.. we were like neighbors. I'm in San Diego now. Moved for a new job... the traveling one:)

Weekends are hard.. I know.. but I actually do better on the weekends because I keep busier. During the week, food/lunch is escape/break from work. My advice when eating out.. portion control. Ask for apetizer size or 1/2 portions. that is how i had to do it when I am traveling.

Have a great night.
elizabeth

[babygirl93]

:bcbsalute Reporting for accountability!

I just have to pat myself on the back (live alone so no one here to be happy for me :embarrass ) I went to the grocery store for all OP things and at the counter actually PUT A PKG OF COOKIES IN MY BASKET :eek: . I had every intention of eating them in the car. Well, after just a few seconds, I PUT 'EM BACK!!! When I got to the car, I calculated points to find that they would have been 10! Oh my, how close was that. What a waste of good pts. Instead, I get to use my available 11 pts for an awesome dinner! That's not even dipping into any accumulated pts! It has just been a great week, but I fear for the upcoming weekend. I will have to be tough, 'cause they're my downfall. I will be putting my current weight back into my sig, soon. Will weigh tomorrow!

Hope you all are doing well and hanging tough. :strong:

Elizabeth, hope to "see" you tonight! Reading your 09/13; my heart breaks for your pumpkin muffin lapse. You counted it, so move on and dont kick yourself. I always said that if I was "forbidden" to eat c-a-k-e or such that I would resent any type of "eating regiment". But with our WW lifestyle, that muffin was LEGAL!!! Enjoy it periodically!

My worst challenge, is that I absolutely LOVE to bake or cook. I used to cater! And with fall, all sorts of muffin, breads and such recipes..warm and spicy for this time of year. LOOK OUT, it's gonna be rough on me. :crazy: I just thought of my NEW CHALLENGE! to convert my full-fat recipes to WW acceptable! Now, that's a challenge that I can do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will check for you later,
XXX & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Well, despite my concern early in the week of gaining and eating the pumkin muffin.. I lost 2.2! which also put me at WG! I am thrilled to begining to see the light at the end of the tunnel. I have 15 more to loose to get to my PG, but I'm on my way BABY:)

Along this journey I have begun to know myself.. Even after 34 years of living on this earth, I question myself. However, this journey has empowered me to do things which I did not think were possible(including running a marthon). It has given me cofidence as woman where body image is apparent. I have realized that beneath all of this fat I was hiding from facing life for whatever reason. And because of these things, this is a life long journey. Just because I hit goal today, doesn't mean that I run to get ice cream(which by the way.. I LOVE) It is about being accountable and making good choices.. good choice in food and in life.. something I haven't always been successful at.

Today I ran 8 miles.. mostly hills.. auggh, but I did it. I am sore, but I think back to January when I began this journey.. I couldn't run 1 min. on the tredmill.. now look at me!

This also doesn't mean I am going to have "bad" days.. we all do. However, BCB even in its virtual form is helpful to me. I log on just about everday.. not always to write anything.. but just to what's new.. these are all part of the tools which I will use going forward as the new me.

Debbie.. you are doing wonderful. So, you like to bake.. send me some:) I'd love to hear about some of recipes you come up with. I can feel your determination in your posts I am sure that you will be successful and that I will see you at Goal.. right along side me! I know weekends are tough for you, but remember.. just one day at time.

Until next time,
Elizabeth

[babygirl93]

Hello! I hope this finds you all doing well!

Unfortunately, I have decided to step away from the boards for a little while. I am having a hard time dealing with some personal issues and they need to be sorted out. I have no intention of walking away from WW and will continue to do my best at being OP..I just need to stop spending so much time reading here and deal with my personal life. See you, again, soon,
XXX & :buddysmoo

[travelingop]

Debbie,
Sorry to see you go! Come back soon!
Elizabeth

[chapler27]

HI!
Thought this was the best place to post my daily thoughts.

I actually have now had 3 great days in a row. I even took my son to the movies, bought Sweet Tarts, counted out 2 points worth, and dumped the rest. OMG ... that was so hard (especially since we were seeing Charlie and the Chocolate Factory)!

Didn't go over on points at all ... I try to get at least 2 fruits and 3 veggies in a day. I used my 2 fruit points for the bread on a tuna sandwich. So now I'm feeling a little discouraged ... I could live on bread, which is why I have 29 more pounds to lose! :-) It's a mental thing with me.

So, back to the fruit today ... more fruit, less bread. Oh yeah, and water! I can do it.

Laurie

[Determined2Succeed]

Unfortunately, I have decided to step away from the boards for a little while. I am having a hard time dealing with some personal issues and they need to be sorted out.
I know exactly where you are coming from. Outside of the fact that I had a busy summer, I found my depression cycling again and the anger & irritability I felt when going to work increasing. I finally went to my doctor last week and found my blood pressure had gone back up. Now, I'm on a medical leave and seeing a therapist to get an acurate diagnoses so that I can stop the cycle that has plagued me for probably 20 years. With the proper help I hope to start living rather than just existing.

Hope all is well, Debbie. Take one day at a time.