Over 200 New Year New Me Part 29

bluenote

Gals, in a non-pervy way I must say you are all lookin' mighty sexy in your new pics! I mean it! You sisters are bringing it on! Keep it up! :flowerforyou:

Oh I can't describe to you how much better I feel after I went to the gym and worked out. OK, who the hell just typed that last sentence? LOL I HATE working out! But I must say that after I did today, I felt soooo good. More in control. Like I could breathe better. I dunno, maybe I just needed to MOVE! :laugh: I've been whining and sitting around for a week - many reasons for it, but none valid! I was scared to go today because I still am not feeling "perfect" from the surgery, but I took it easy and broke up the elliptical into two sessions. I even got the courage to weigh in on their new scale. All I can say is, thank GOD it didn't read over 400! There is hope for a comeback with me, girls, and I am going for it! :drinker:

Those of you who may not feel like you are all the way into this right now, why don't you join me? You have to start someday and somehow - why not make it now? WE CAN DO THIS, SISTERS!!!

bluenote

check in:
calories: good, even sodium!
water: 100
exercise: 2 - 15 min ellipticals plus arm work
proud: I forced myself to get back on the horse and I actually did it! Usually after a week of pity-partying-for-one I give up and eat more. Not anymore!

cris20056

Blue- I love uuuuuu, nuff said!

Jess and Julie- its too late for me to look up that thread but Ill be doing it in the morning, I can not wait to read your comments, lol

Heather- I looove Brad Paisley...Kenny gets a little old like you said. I wish I had more girls friendrs around that would go to concerts with me, Bobby likes (c)rap and I find it ridiculous so he wont go with me to concerts

Istapul- hope you are starting to feel better

I am not doing well at all no excercise eating everything in sight...Ive come to terms with it and Im trying to refocus...I'll get back on track, its just a matter of when...meanwhile I'll still be around cause I hate not being able to chat with my best gal pals

lildebbie

Had a busy day yesterday wasn't on much, going to go back later and read through the posts...

but just had to post i am in 250ville this morning !!! yes i was 258.9, i was soo freaking excited!!!!

mekhala

Hi All

You all sem to be doing really well... i might get into trouble for reading and posting on here... but hey ho... there is more to life!!

Istapul - hope you're feeling better, it sure doesnt seem to get you down - or it could be that i am a pain wimp and demand sympathy every time i get the chance...

lildebbie - WELL DONE!! i am longing for the day i will reach 250ville, by my calculations it will be thi time next year!

Blue - Glad you are back on the horse and took your leave from the pity party!

I am liking this group already - looking forrward to getting to know you all better.

Check in
Water - better than yesterday
Cals - under - i hope... still have tonight to get through - not been very hungry today but did succombe to a bacon butty.
Exercise - 25 min walk to and from work. = 50 mins
Proud - proud of my partner mark for sticking to MFP and loosing 5lbs while being on it.

xx

mekhala

i meant get into trouble from work for being on here, when i should be working!

tlrue

What is it in our brains that makes us forget how GREAT we feel after working out. If we could just hold on to that feeling when you get done, dripping with sweat, breathing hard, proud of yourself, it would be so much easier to do this every day!

Last night, we went to rugby (yay for exercise!)... I have such a love/hate relationship with rugby. I feel like I am behind/terrible/etc, and then magically something clicks and it's fun. My friend/teammate from Ohio plays with the team here now, and she helped put everything in perspective "Get what you want out of it, don't let yourself be pressured to do anything more or less". Which was great to hear, I've been going back and forth trying to decide whether or not I want to play this fall. I have more to think about now (Adam, the girls, school, work) than I used to. I used to be rugbyrugbyrugby and everything is secondary. No more though And I'm happy about that!

I like that I have more in my life to make me happy than just one thing. Gives me something to look forward to everyday! I love spending time with just Adam, I love when the girls are here with us. We have fun staying home, hitting the road. All of it

I find myself getting tripped up by small things, I just need to keep calm, stay focused.

Sorry I'm rambley this morning

Checking in for yesterday!

-calories - under!
-water - not enough, still
-exercise - touch rugby
-sodium - under!
-proud - getting in the car and going to 7s

meokk

Morning Everyone,
I'm back !!!!!
Guest have left and I have my peace & quiet back finally.
Pretty good week so far, eating well, getting some exercise in, water good every day. All extremely necessary after partying on Saturday to the tune of at least 1400 cals in alcohol alone, the most I've had to drink in years.

Welcome newbies
Hi to 1stPaul and Blue - hoping you both are recovering well from your procedures HUGS

I finally went to try on some dresses at Jcrew this week and HATED IT !!!!!! I am so not a dress girl, I've never worn a dress like that in my life before and it was just no fun. First I'm all sucked into the Spanx which I dislike immensely but need for my lumpy bits, the dresses are either very clingy or make me look like a plank (no waist definition) and to top it all off the woman has me trying on some of the dresses in size 8 because that's the largest sample they have and then just pulling the back tight with her hands. Not flattering to the boobs at all. Yuk, yuk, yuk, I don't know what I'll do know but I won't be going back there.:sad:

Anyway, onward & upward......
Raider - Tstout - did you start C25K yet? I had every intention but having to run outside is going to prove more difficult than I anticipated. My planned days were last Fri and Sun and it poured with rain on both. If the weather cooperates, I will start tomorrow.

be back later :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

RedneckWmn

Blue-That just made my day to hear how much better your felt after your workout!! YAY!!

Cris-Sorry to hear you are still down but glad to see you sticking around. We miss you when you disappear!

Meokk-Welcome back! Sorry the dress shopping didn't go as planned. I'm sure you will find a dress that fits you beautifuly that you will fall in love with!

tstout-That's so awesome to hear you talking about more then just Rugby making you happy in life. Seems like you are working on a good balance of everything life has to offer you.

lilDeb-congrats on the 250's!! That's amazing!! I really hope to follow in your foot steps once this move is passed me. I wanna strart blowing through the numbers!!

I got a TON of packing done last night. My Mom came and helped me and we were packing machines. We loaded up her car as much as humanl possible! On the agenda tonight, put a load of stuff in my car, wait for my roommate to get home and were gonna go drop it off at my parents along with my dog and pick up my Dad's truck. I love the looks I get driving my Dad's MASSIVE F350 Diesel. Espeically when they see a little 5'2" girl crawling in and out of it. Pure greatness! I just gotta get through this work day. At least they are letting me outta the branch to go take a fruit basket to a customer. YES!!

tlrue

Meokk - I'm pretty sure April started.(YAY for you!! :flowerforyou:) I, however, have not (lazy, lazy, lazy). I'm going to try and start next week in the mornings. Rugby starts, so I will for sure need the extra fitness to keep up with all of the Division I ladies.

Deb - Congratulations on the 250s

cris20056

Gmorning girls!

The scale showed a god awful number but I am not worried, I have already put it in my mind that I am taking this week off from everything. Not just eating, but also excercising, wedding crap, sports (son)...I just want to do nothing relax enjoy life and be care free. I cant force myself to do something Im not ready to do. When Im ready to refocus I will...meanwhile I will stick around the board and get motivation from you ladies!

Jess- I bet you look hot in that truck! Great job on the packing, I bet that burned tons of calories

Meook- Im so sorry that dress shopping didnt go well, Im a little scared to go, so I am waiting until end of January. You are a good 15-20lbs lighter than me and if you had problems I cant imagine how it will go for me...I will be in tears no doubt...I hopeyou find something that you love soon

lildeb- CONGRATS ON THE 250'S YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

Be back later

LittleSpy

I'm feeling better mentally today (probably because I forgot to weigh myself this morning ) but physically I feel crazy. Jittery, dizzy, weak -- probably allergy related, it usually seems to be when I feel like this. Though dh said he felt wonky yesterday so maybe it's just a weird little virus.

I may leave work. I have so much sick leave. I should really use it when I'm actually not feeling well. :laugh: Plus I really really should have my tires rotated before the road trip this weekend.

I did pretty well with eating yesterday. I didn't eat the healthiest foods but I stayed under 1400 cals. I didn't get to exercise because I had planned on Exercise TV on Demand but right after I finished dinner my power went out and stayed out for 2 hours so I got to read by candlelight as entertainment instead. :laugh:

meokk

I clearly have not read many of the recent posts and missed that important news - LIL DEBBIE - WAY TO GO !!!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Speaking of missing posts - was there a challenge this week?


OK ladies I would like to propose that we all make a pact not to have cheat days this weekend. Loads of us, me included seem to have fallen off the wagon just about every weekend all summer. It's as though the hot weather made us all loopy. :noway: :noway:
I'm putting this out there because if I feel responsible to you guys there is a much lower chance I will cheat and I'm just so fed up of starting fresh on Monday.

I pledge that this weekend I will stay within my calories and will do some form of exercise - Who's with me ?? ?? ?? ?? ??

RedneckWmn

I clearly have not read many of the recent posts and missed that important news - LIL DEBBIE - WAY TO GO !!!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Speaking of missing posts - was there a challenge this week?


OK ladies I would like to propose that we all make a pact not to have cheat days this weekend. Loads of us, me included seem to have fallen off the wagon just about every weekend all summer. It's as though the hot weather made us all loopy. :noway: :noway:
I'm putting this out there because if I feel responsible to you guys there is a much lower chance I will cheat and I'm just so fed up of starting fresh on Monday.

I pledge that this weekend I will stay within my calories and will do some form of exercise - Who's with me ?? ?? ?? ?? ??

Can I start this challenge next weekend? I'm moving and have no food in my house. I'm not going to go out of control but I will most likely be eating out a few meals. Pretty sure what I consume is going to be burned off moving up and down 2 and 3 flights of stairs in the 100+ degree heat?

elmox

Hooray for LilDeb! Way to go!

Welcome came meokk, you'll find the right dress for you.

Check-in from yesterday:
Cals - Ate all my exercise but 9, so under by 9!
Water - 96 oz
Exercise - 30 min of lap swimming. I swam 900 yards yesterday!
Proud - All that swimming! It felt great to be back in a pool and swimming laps. I would have made it to an even 1,000 yards, but I had to come home for dinner.

Going shopping with my mom today. I hope to get a few new bras that actually fit. When I was at my heaviest, I was straining a 40DD. The girls have definitely shrunk and I am thrilled! I'm not sure what else I want to buy, so I'll be sure to update you with all my booty later tonight.

meokk

I clearly have not read many of the recent posts and missed that important news - LIL DEBBIE - WAY TO GO !!!!!!!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Speaking of missing posts - was there a challenge this week?


OK ladies I would like to propose that we all make a pact not to have cheat days this weekend. Loads of us, me included seem to have fallen off the wagon just about every weekend all summer. It's as though the hot weather made us all loopy. :noway: :noway:
I'm putting this out there because if I feel responsible to you guys there is a much lower chance I will cheat and I'm just so fed up of starting fresh on Monday.

I pledge that this weekend I will stay within my calories and will do some form of exercise - Who's with me ?? ?? ?? ?? ??

Can I start this challenge next weekend? I'm moving and have no food in my house. I'm not going to go out of control but I will most likely be eating out a few meals. Pretty sure what I consume is going to be burned off moving up and down 2 and 3 flights of stairs in the 100+ degree heat?

If you do all that stair climbing and don't eat too badly, you'll be on track for sure. I'm talking about not eating way over my exercise cals which is what I've been up to recently.
Hope you have a good move anyway, try to stay as cool as you can and hydrate

LittleSpy

I'm not down for a weekend challenge but for good reason. Saturday-Monday involve two 7 hour road trips, an effing amazing concert (Primus & Gogol Bordello!), birthdays of the 2 wonderful ladies I'll be hanging out with, and my very best girl friend ever (who lives 500 miles away). To be honest, there's no way I'm only eating/drinking 1260 calories a day. :laugh: I'll be lucky if I can even sneak on MFP to log in and not break my 220+ day streak. I do plan to make healthIER choices throughout the weekend though. I'm packing snacks/lunch for the road trip rather than relying of fast/convenience food and I'm sure we'll be going out for most meals and for drinks so I'll make healthier and more responsible decisions in those situations.

I was hoping to get a lot of walking done before the concert because I want to explore Charlottesville but then I remembered that my best friend's sister is coming with us and she's physically disabled and can't walk long distances. So... no such luck on that front. But the concert is outside so I'll probably get some exercise there walking back and forth to get more beer. :smokin:

RedneckWmn

Oh I definitely wont be eating over my calories. Still going to track what I eat! I'm not going to go buck wild. Still going to stick with the most healthy options as I can. Who knows. Maybe we will plan trips around when we can be at either parents house to cook us dinner! But I'm definitely in for this challenge. I been using too many excuses to go over!

Elmox-Have so much fun shopping!! I was happy to find out I shrank to a DD! Gotta love being able to fit into smaller cuter bras!

lildebbie

Well my goal is to eat good this weekend but for seveal reasons . # 1 - no $$$ stupid rent house cost us 500 this month, pluse other stuff $$ wise no money to eat anywhere but here. #2 - sERENA'S surgery is tomorrow so we will be home all weekend anyway, me and hubby are going to take turns going to the gym

I was soo happy to se that 25# this morning, I DO NOT want to see 26# ON MONDAY !!!

RedneckWmn

LilDebbie-You are so dedicated I know you will still see that 25?'s on Monday! I hope Serena's surgery goes well tomorrow!

HeatherMN

Jess: Regarding the dim lady from yesterday...I've known others who have had lapband and they're supposed to stay away from greasy fast food, so either she has a lenient doctor or she's kidding herself. Anyway, I bet you're adorable driving an F350 and I'll admit that I'm a bit jealous. I want a truck so badly, but can't afford one until after my car is paid off...in two years...

Julie: Anyone who freaks out over a 2 week plateau makes me giggle. Until the past week, I was in a plateau for almost four months! Some people have no patience and obviously her loss is going to slow down if she's eating a bunch of fast food. I wanted to comment, but thought I'd just get myself riled up, so I didn't.

Blue: I'm so glad you're feeling better after your workout! Yay!

Deb: Congrats on seeing the 258.9 this morning. I can't believe how amazing you're doing!!

Checking in for yesterday:
Calories: Under by 417
Sodium: Over by 374
Water: 56 oz., unless I can count the watermelon I ate at 10pm last night...delicious!
Exercise: Walking at volunteering
Proud: The scale said 189.4 this morning, so I'm back to where I was on Friday. I'm crossing my fingers to see a 188 tomorrow.

RedneckWmn

Heather-Those were my thoughts exactly. Everybody I know who had lapband is told to stay away from the greasey food because essentially it will make them throw up. Unless you cheat the system like one girl I knew who would eat so slowly it would stay down. It would take it well over an hour to eat. Sad really. She gained all her weight back and then some after lapband and having a baby. As far as owning a truck I want one NOW!! Going to these country bars makes me want one. I've only had my car for 2 years in November. I wouldn't be upside down but the gas on a truck would be hideous with my hour long commute! Maybe someday, if I can find a job close to home. That's so great you saw 189 again today!! Here's to hoping you see 188 or lower tomorrow!! :flowerforyou: :drinker:

HeatherMN

Meokk: I'm definitely in for your challenge of staying on track with the eating this weekend and being sure to get exercise in each day! Now that I'm seeing movement on the scale again, the motivation is back and I want to see it keep sliding down!!

My plan:
Thursday (tonight): Meals are planned, with a little leeway for an additional snack if hungry after volunteering. Plan on doing a boxing video after volunteering tonight.

Friday: Will plan meals in the morning and make sure I stick to it. Riding my horse AND running and/or tennis on Friday evening.

Saturday: Running and/or horseback riding in the morning, then really watch the eating at the birthday party I'm attending that evening.

Sunday: Walking or workout DVD in the morning. Will behave at the barn potluck, then going horseback riding with others from the barn.

RedneckWmn

So I've been sitting here thinking about my game plan for this weekend and moving and next week etc. And I realized, I'm so freaking excited for Monday that it's unreal!! Because I'm going to get back in the gym and start seeing that scale move again! I am so motivated right now that I REALLY REALLY REALLY hope it sticks around!

HeatherMN

Jess: Be sure to watch the food this weekend and you'll be absolutely fine even if you don't get the exercising done. I know you can do this!

Positively_Me

Hey girls,

Busy day for me today, again!

Welcome newbies

Jess, love the new pic and name ( I had to do a double take to see who it was) also, glad packing is almost done

Blue, glad you’re back.. love ya

Cris, I am a (c)rap fan too…especially the new Eminem cd called “recovery” I am also an obsessed freestyle club music kinda girl..


Istpaul, hope you’re doing well today. Miss ya too!

Litdeb, congrats on reaching 250s..job well done!!!

Tstout, sounds like you are better..that is great to hear you talk abou your favorite sport..have fun!

Meokk, sorry to hear about the dress shopping..hugs, hopefully you find something you love …

Julie, I have been feeling jittery, dizzy and nauseas…I also spotted a couple times this month ( don’t know why).. Just the thought of food makes me sick to the stomach..but I hve to eat because my glucose level drops so fast and that’s when the dizzy spells kicks in. Hubby joked and said maybe I am knocked up..I don’t think so, because this is exactly what happens to me when I do get pregnant.
Have fun @ the concert ( it’s this Monday – if I’m correct)..have a safe trip

For all the bored girls at work..or who ever want to help me out. I have to pick out a bedroom set for me ( my old one lasted 15+ years – I think it need to retire) and I am debating between two. Not sure how to upload pictures, but I will attaching a image link…see what ya think…

I like this one very much..I want everything plus and additional nightstand..

http://www.myfurnituresirplus.com/opsysofta/services/ImageProvider.do?type=I&imageId=24040&maxsize=800

or..I like this one too, so that what makes it very hard for me to choose..

http://www.myfurnituresirplus.com/opsysofta/services/ImageProvider.do?type=I&imageId=24056&maxsize=800


feedback please..we are going tomorrow to pick and order it so I have it in time ..I have to finish painting my bedroom..

thanks a bunch!

Laila

RedneckWmn

POS Me-I like the 2nd one!

HeatherMN

Laila: I second Jess' vote for the second bedroom set! It's gorgeous!

raiderape

bump

I will try and catch up very soon! Miss you all so very much!

lildebbie

Hello ladies...

I went to work out at lunch (1st time at lunch in i know a while), got all ready got everything and forgot my dang HRM...i did the workout i usally do so just estimating i guess.

Well tomorrow is the day, serena's surgery is tomorrow...hope she (and me ) does okay tomororw.