Over 200 New year New Me Part 23

awestfall

I am here I am here!! Sorry I posted a new thread so late but I was completely wore out from this weekend.Dollywood was a blast and I only had bad food once this weekend and my weight this morning was 221 so I am ok with that.Yesterday I exercised for 30minutes and drank tons of water so I knew my weight would be somewhat normal this morning.Now I need to get back to 216 that I saw 2 weeks ago.I know I will get there.Anyways I am going to the beach in 2 weeks and I can't wait.Some relaxation and plenty of walking exercise.Anyways can anyone fill me in on the biggest loser and the challenge this week.? Looks like this is going to be a great week for all of us.I really needed my weekend getaway to Dollywood.Thanks gals for supporting me and checking up on me.

miqisha

Welcome back....glad you enjoyed your vacation

You will get back to that weight in no time....Keep going strong!!!!

RedneckWmn

So glad to hear your trip went well!! I can only imagine how wore out you were!

awestfall

So glad to hear your trip went well!! I can only imagine how wore out you were!

I was exhausted Jess!!! We walked for 8 hours around the park Saturday and then swam at the hotel that night.I believe if I hadn't had a sodium enriched meal at 9pm that night I would have had a loss from all the exercise.But no worries I know it will come back off.Today I have a horrible sinus headache and neck tension BLAH I hope it goes away really soon.

ColoradoGirl

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raiderape

Cris - Glad to see you! Like all the other ladies said, that all the time you need but we are here for you. Vent all you want, it will not bother us because that is what we are here for, support! Hope you start feeling better soon. Take care!

Jess - Sorry your foot is still hurting. I sure hope you get some got seats for the Mavs. I went to my first Mavs game in February and it was lots of fun!

Ann- Glad that you had a well needed vacation! You did a whole lot of exercising, WTG!! You will see that 216 soon!

I am so with you Ann, I have a headache once again today. You would think that all of the tylenol and ibprofen that I have been taking I would be a zombie or feel like I am flying but nope. Day 4 of headacheland is no fun. I was feeling better when I woke up this morning but as soon as I went outside my head started pounding. And all of the early morning thinking hasn't helped. I hope it gets better because I really want to be able to workout when I get home. Right now I am not on track to meet my bday goal and I want to get as close as I can before going on vacation the weekend before my bday.

HeatherMN

I'm here to admit that I did not workout last night as I had planned. I snacked instead while watching tv with mom. On the plus side, I didn't go over calories, so I only failed 50% for the day by not working out. Slowly but surely I'll get back on track.

Checking in for yesterday:
Calories: under by 106
Sodium: Over by 885
Water: 16 oz.
Exercise: None
Proud: That I didn't eat the 400 calories in ice cream that I wanted and I got the invites for my mom's 50th birthday party done.

raiderape

WTG on not overeating!!! That is a huge accomplishment in itself. It is okay that you didn't work out yesterday. Taking a day off is good.

RedneckWmn

raider-Have you tried taking any kind of allergy medicine? Maybe it's allergy related. Get to feeling better girl!

Heather-That is the right step in the right direction. Good job! Just gotta get back on the horse and exercise!

I'm having a hard time not overeating since I can't workout. This is no fun!

awestfall

WTG on not overeating!!! That is a huge accomplishment in itself. It is okay that you didn't work out yesterday. Taking a day off is good.

Alergy meds do help me out.So maybe yours is allergy related.

raiderape

Yes, I have tried taking allergy meds. It seems to make it not as bad but it continues to stay. I took some this morning and now I am really sleepy but am still able to function. It is weird that I didn't have any problems with my allergies till Saturday. I guess know my body is trying to pay me back for not having any reactions earlier in the year.

Have you decided if you are going to the doc yet?

RedneckWmn

Yes, I have tried taking allergy meds. It seems to make it not as bad but it continues to stay. I took some this morning and now I am really sleepy but am still able to function. It is weird that I didn't have any problems with my allergies till Saturday. I guess know my body is trying to pay me back for not having any reactions earlier in the year.

Have you decided if you are going to the doc yet?

Me? It's actually feeling a lot better. It felt great this morning. That is until I went to Walmart and walked around on it. I think it's just an over stretched tendon or something. So as of right now, no I am not going to go to the doctor. Hope I'm making the right decision!

LittleSpy

I think our biggest loser last week was tstout.
Correct me if I'm wrong, ladies!

Tstout -- challenge us!

(or have I completely missed the challenge? :laugh:)

HeatherMN

I don't remember seeing a challenge yet, so I'm looking forward to one!

tlrue

Oohhh fancy! I didn't know that I got to pick a challege!!

Hmm... let's see... a million sit-ups by Thursday? haha kidding!

How about... two days this week, only eat half of your earned calories from fitness.

Is that too easy? Too ridiculous? Let me know


I went to my second spin class this morning I felt less awkward, but I think it's because the instructor had us talk about our favorite form of fitness and I talked about rugby... so now everyone in the class thinks I'm a lunatic. (They're only mildly right...)

Doing well on calories today, but I am in serious need of more water!

Happy Tuesday, ladies
-Teresa

lstpaul

It's been awhile since I've actually accomplished the weekly challenge ... so I need one to try to get excited again.
I had a bad night last night ... same old, same old - eating chips and cheese while making dinner for my son. It is such a bad time of day for me. I was over on calories by 600+. Back on track today.
I did get to step class this morning even though my back/shoulder/arm are still hurting quite a bit. My doc appointment yesterday was interesting - no results yet on the Lyme's disease. She tested for that, and for a thyroid issue, and for inflammation, and I don't know what all because I had a hard time understanding her doctorese-speak (making up words like you littlespy). I think I'm a fairly bright person, but this doctor totally talked waaaay over my head and after every sentence that I didn't understand more than 2 words of she would say 'is that ok?', and I would have to say - 'I think so, but can you explain what it is you are asking again?' She also did a neck x-ray, and will do an mri of the shoulder and arm next week depending on the results of the other tests and if my shoulder/arm are still feeling like I hit my funny bone. Today I woke up with such a sore neck I didn't think I could move - probably slept funny because of all my other aches and pains... but with ibuprofen I was able to do my step class - carefully and with less intensity. I just took a high-powered prescription ibuprofen and that helped even more, and I have a prescription anti-inflammitory to take at bedtime tonight too. At least with my neck hurting so much I'm not feeling my shoulder/arm as much now. :grumble:

Thank you everyone for your good thoughts for me.

calories: waaaay over
exercise: none yesterday
water: bad during the day but made up for it at night
proud: hmmm

Cris: Take care of yourself! and know we are thinking of you. :flowerforyou:

raiderape

Jess - Yes, I was talking to you. Sorry, I didn't bring the previous post so that you were sure.

Istpaul - Hope your shoulder gets to feeling better soon. Hopefully the doctor will find something out with all of these tests. That took some dedication to still go to step class! WTG!

Teresa - Thanks for the challenge. I guess that means I really need to workout first to be able to complete that challenge.

lstpaul

Thanks raiderape, actually I felt kind of silly at the doc office because I always seem to have aches and pains lately from working out so I probably just strained something (I think just plain age catching up with me) ... but these pains were a bit odd and persistent, plus I don't want to mess around with potential Lyme's disease so when I had the bug bite with the ring around it I thought I should at least get tested. Kind of odd, I had Lyme's disease 15 years ago and that time it was super obvious because the tick was still attached (ick) with a big ring around it. This time no tick - but a bite and ring in the exact same spot as before - on my lower back just above the waistline on my pants. But it could just be a spider bite, the ring around the bite is gone now.

frogy_98

Hey everyone do you mind if I join your group? I am in need of some extra motivation!

Thanks,
Tracy

Positively_Me

Hey girls, It’s been a very busy day today. My son class had a small ceremony for the kids who graduate and move into Kindergarten next year. It was so cute. I went food shopping and came home to clean up my home. My hubby is out of town for 4 days. He went to Washington DC, business trip. I will miss him.:sad:

I had a very stressful day yesterday, and well I think everyone knows where I am going with this….I overly, over ate yesterday…I had, throughout the day, 4000 calories. I am ashamed at myself. I can’t believe I did really good during the weekend but binged Monday. I am paying the price today because on top of TOM’ bloat I am extremely bloated.

Today I have to exercise, and watch what I eat. I vowed not to eat any junk food for the entire week. I can’t break my own promise; I am fully committed this week. I am back on board and ready to kick my sorry asre for all the bad food.

Istpaul: I hope your blood results come out negative. My daughter when she was about 6 years old she was bit by a tick. It was a “bull’s eye” ring appeared on her upper leg. I took her to the doctor and they sent us to the hospital for a lot of tests. The hospital sent us home with antibiotic medication and we were supposed to wait for the doctor to call us back for the diagnosis. Well she did get a mild case of lime deases. But because I took her to the doctor right away and they gave her medication right away- it was out of her system. I was so scared. I’m praying for you girl…

Jess: sorry to hear you’re in a lot of pain..sending wellness vibes..:flowerforyou:

LItspy: congrats on the marriage license. I am so happy for you.

Cris: please take all the time you need. If you want to come on and vent..you are more than welcome to do that..we are all here for support and an ear to listen ( or eyes to read..lol). Love ya.:flowerforyou:

Raiderape: I get headaches all the time especially around TOM, sending a hug your way.:flowerforyou:

Tstout: congrats on being Biggest loser and I like the new challenge. However, let’s just say I ate all my exercise calories on Monday (remember above I ate 4000+ calories)…so I will be sticking to 1200 calories the rest of the week.

Awestfall: Glad you are back! And thanks for the new tread.

Heather: great job staying within your calories..now let start exercising…me and you…I kinda started to be lazy..this week Iwill kick my own *kitten* to see a loss even with TOM around. Let’s do this girl!

Cogirl: congrats on losing 50 pounds. Way to go gilr!!!

Mstahl: I didn't know you had a obsession with strawberries...you can come by anytime to eat the strawberries grown in my garden. My son ate so much now he moved on to the raspberries ( which are now ediable)... enjoy your strawberries!

Positively_Me

Thanks raiderape, actually I felt kind of silly at the doc office because I always seem to have aches and pains lately from working out so I probably just strained something (I think just plain age catching up with me) ... but these pains were a bit odd and persistent, plus I don't want to mess around with potential Lyme's disease so when I had the bug bite with the ring around it I thought I should at least get tested. Kind of odd, I had Lyme's disease 15 years ago and that time it was super obvious because the tick was still attached (ick) with a big ring around it. This time no tick - but a bite and ring in the exact same spot as before - on my lower back just above the waistline on my pants. But it could just be a spider bite, the ring around the bite is gone now.

Ispaul: around the bit, Is it swollen or normal? I have had a spider bit and boy was it swollen and very itchy, but when my daughter had the tick bit, no swellen or tick jsut a ring.

LittleSpy

Hey everyone do you mind if I join your group? I am in need of some extra motivation!

Thanks,
Tracy

Come on in!

We're a pretty chatty group.
Some of us check in daily with our calories, exercise, water intake, and something we're proud of. We weigh in on Fridays & post the results. The person who loses the biggest percentage of weight chooses a challenge for us for the next week. You'll catch on.

tstout -- The challenge can be annnyyyyttttthhhiiinnnngggg you want it to be. If someone doesn't think it's right for them, they can opt out of participating, no hard feelings either way! :happy:
For example, while eating less may be a great challenge a lot of people, my body has been on freak-out mode about large calorie deficits since January so I have to tiptoe around that to keep it happy. I personally would not find it appropriate for me to intentionally participate in a challenge to eat less. But that's my own deal. Just like if someone had kidney problems, they wouldn't participate in a water challenge or a protein challenge. It's absolutely fine -- make it whatever you want and as challenging as you want.

I applied for a different job today. I'm not sure I have a shot but it's a position as a job coach with the state's vocational rehab department. I seriously think I'd enjoy it. I have a degree in psychology with a cognate in sociology. My coworker here actually worked at voc rehab for 20 something years. I'm tempted but too scared to ask him to call someone to refer me for the position. :ohwell: Actually getting the job could mean as much as a 20% raise (along with a job I can stand). Not sure I would accept an offer for less because even though I hate my job, I just finally settled in here and I know I could handle this job while going to school full time for my Master's. Yeah, and this is all complete speculation. I probably won't even get a call. Most of the time they know who they're going to hire already, but they have to post the job externally to comply with state & federal regs. Bah. :grumble:

Positively_Me

Elmox: way to go on your running in Central Park!!! :flowerforyou:

Positively_Me

I applied for a different job today. I'm not sure I have a shot but it's a position as a job coach with the state's vocational rehab department. I seriously think I'd enjoy it. I have a degree in psychology with a cognate in sociology. My coworker here actually worked at voc rehab for 20 something years. I'm tempted but too scared to ask him to call someone to refer me for the position. :ohwell: Actually getting the job could mean as much as a 20% raise (along with a job I can stand). Not sure I would accept an offer for less because even though I hate my job, I just finally settled in here and I know I could handle this job while going to school full time for my Master's. Yeah, and this is all complete speculation. I probably won't even get a call. Most of the time they know who they're going to hire already, but they have to post the job externally to comply with state & federal regs. Bah. :grumble:

Julie: I hope you get the job, crossing my fingers for luck...

RedneckWmn

Welcome Tracy!!

LIttleSpy-Doesn't hurt to try for it, right?! Good luck!!

POS Me-You kick your own butt this week girl! Don't let TOM kick it!

lstpaul-I'm sending positive thoughts your way and that all your tests results come back ok. Nerve racking waiting for them. I been waiting on mine since Thursday. Not good times! I finally get them and the nurse is confused. Awesome! Hang in there!

tstout-I will be more then happy to do the challenge as long as I get to workout this week. I'm thinking another day or two and my foot will be feeling good. I haven't really been limping today! But it can be whatever you want it to be. You ARE the Biggest Loser!

chronosfire

Hey everyone, I was wondering if it would still be possible to join up with this group. I'm in desperate need of some support/motivation Is that ok?

lstpaul

Thanks raiderape, actually I felt kind of silly at the doc office because I always seem to have aches and pains lately from working out so I probably just strained something (I think just plain age catching up with me) ... but these pains were a bit odd and persistent, plus I don't want to mess around with potential Lyme's disease so when I had the bug bite with the ring around it I thought I should at least get tested. Kind of odd, I had Lyme's disease 15 years ago and that time it was super obvious because the tick was still attached (ick) with a big ring around it. This time no tick - but a bite and ring in the exact same spot as before - on my lower back just above the waistline on my pants. But it could just be a spider bite, the ring around the bite is gone now.

Ispaul: around the bit, Is it swollen or normal? I have had a spider bit and boy was it swollen and very itchy, but when my daughter had the tick bit, no swellen or tick jsut a ring.

I couldn't actually see the bite because of the location - but it was itchy and my husband said it was swollen - and I had a few other spider bites - so definitely could be that. Just didn't want to take a chance, especially since I'm having some 'achy' symptoms. Hopefully the test will come back negative - but I would like them to find out what is up with my neck/shoulder/arm ... I'm liking the higher dose ibuprofen - that seems to be helping.

lstpaul

Hey everyone, I was wondering if it would still be possible to join up with this group. I'm in desperate need of some support/motivation Is that ok?

DEFINITELY! The more the merrier around here! :flowerforyou:

lstpaul

Welcome Tracy!!

LIttleSpy-Doesn't hurt to try for it, right?! Good luck!!

POS Me-You kick your own butt this week girl! Don't let TOM kick it!

lstpaul-I'm sending positive thoughts your way and that all your tests results come back ok. Nerve racking waiting for them. I been waiting on mine since Thursday. Not good times! I finally get them and the nurse is confused. Awesome! Hang in there!

tstout-I will be more then happy to do the challenge as long as I get to workout this week. I'm thinking another day or two and my foot will be feeling good. I haven't really been limping today! But it can be whatever you want it to be. You ARE the Biggest Loser!

I'm confused Jess ... I thought you weren't going to the doctor for your foot ?... did I miss something else you were waiting on tests for - is all ok? I hope so.

raiderape

Tracy - Welcome!! Hope you love this group of chatty girls as much as we do!

Julie - Keeping my fingers crossed on the new job. Think positively, you never know what the hiring manager might be thinking.

chronos - Welcome to the group! We welcome you with open arms!! As Julie said in a previous comment we are a very chatty group of girls! Here is also what she said earlier about our group, Some of us check in daily with our calories, exercise, water intake, and something we're proud of. We weigh in on Fridays & post the results. The person who loses the biggest percentage of weight chooses a challenge for us for the next week. You'll catch on.

lstpaul

I applied for a different job today. I'm not sure I have a shot but it's a position as a job coach with the state's vocational rehab department. I seriously think I'd enjoy it. I have a degree in psychology with a cognate in sociology. My coworker here actually worked at voc rehab for 20 something years. I'm tempted but too scared to ask him to call someone to refer me for the position. :ohwell: Actually getting the job could mean as much as a 20% raise (along with a job I can stand). Not sure I would accept an offer for less because even though I hate my job, I just finally settled in here and I know I could handle this job while going to school full time for my Master's. Yeah, and this is all complete speculation. I probably won't even get a call. Most of the time they know who they're going to hire already, but they have to post the job externally to comply with state & federal regs. Bah. :grumble:

Good luck on the new job! Maybe you can just start a conversation with your co-worker about how you are interested in the job and sent in an application, and just ask if he knows anyone to contact who might know more about whether there is someone already being considered for the job, or if he might possibly put in a good word for you? Go for it! :flowerforyou: