For Katrina, Me, C, and Gina...and anyone else who wants to

ckmama

take that word "worry" off that is so my grandmother. treat yourself how you would want someone to treat your body if they lived in it.

LuRox

I"m just tired of stepping on the scales after working so hard and seeing it creep up ever so slowly when I know I've done everything I possibly can. I guess I'm just going to be a fat chick for the rest of my life. I was skinny at a time in my life when it was important to look good, now I want to be thinner for my health...not to look good...although that would be a nice bonus!

I know I didn't get fat over night, but it sure seems like it.

I also know that I have kept off over 25 lbs since 2006...so I've made some progress...just not enough. I'm now taking 5 different pills everyday for different ailments. I don't want to end up taking even more...like something for Diabetes...I'm just tired of it all. Tired of trying, tired of doing, tired. My bones hurt, I"m getting older.

I do enjoy the exercising I was doing but when it gets discouraging...maybe I need to throw away my HRM too! Maybe I just need to exercise until I am too tired to do it anymore and go with how I'm feeling...that's a good idea.

Maybe it's like trying to get pregnant...when you try so hard it rarely happens. It's when you relax and just enjoy yourself that it does! Maybe I just need to relax and see what happens!

Love ya girl! Thanks for bringing me back to earth and seeing that I really have changed my lifestyle! And so have you!

LuRox

Just thought I'd check in...still doing NOTHING...and now I'm sick...Fun.

ckmama

Checking in too. Nothing but gaining weight here. PUKE. I shouldnt' be gaining this fast. I think I must be retaining fluid although it isn't obvious in my legs.

Pray for my DH he caught an attitude with a supervisor at work and I"m hoping he doesn't get fired or in trouble when he gets back to the office. I was so upset with him.

LuRox

On top of everything else I have going on...I am sick. Yep, I have a stinking crazy, sneezing, snotting cold. YUK!

We have a party at church today for the ladies, and one tomorrow night for the whole church, and so it starts. The only good thing is that I'm sick of food and don't really want to eat. But of course I do...just because it's there.

I'm too tired to even think about exercise, but I'm not stressing over that either!

And K, I hope hubby's sup realized that everyone has days and just took it as constructive criticism or something! It will be fine!

♥♥♥

ckmama

I bought a new Leslie Sansone dvd at walmart last night it was $10 and had 4 miles worth of walks on it and a band to work with. I'm going to do some of it now. I went to the gym this am.

I go see the doctor on Wednesday, so I am hoping not to have a huge weight gain. I think I weighed 248 on her stupid scale last time...and I am weighed 246 on mine. So today I weighed 249 on mine so I would say 251 on hers.

If I watch my sodium leading up to the appt., then it should be lighter too.

ckmama

good luck with the parties, I am the same way about the food.

I eat it just because it is there, looks good and I can. LOL I am such a food a holic

Hello my name is Katrina and I am a food a holic.

ckmama

That was a fun workout. It was very upbeat music, updated from her WATP videos for sure. I did mile 1 and mile 4 (because it has band workouts) so made for 30 minutes. It went by quick.

If I manage to not eat anything else tonight I will finish within my calorie target.:drinker:

LuRox

I had that EXACT DVD in my hand today...actually I had three of them...I was going to buy them for my mom for Christmas until my hubby laughed at me for doing it...I think she would like them...but he thought she would be offended. I may still go get them for her...all three of them! one was $9 and the other 2 were $10....all Leslie Sansone but all different. She likes the WATP Express ones...and that would give her a variety!

I did ok at the party...I didn't eat hardly any sweets...I'm not wanting food...like I said, I just ate it because it was there...my chicken salad on the little croissants was the bomb! DELICIOUS! there was all of your typical party foods...I got the gift I wanted (we play dirty santa) and I feel like crap on a stick...so I was glad to leave.

Anyway...My pants are too big again, so I know all that crazy dancing and stuff was working..it's just not showing on the scales.

Went Christmas shopping today. Got everyone's except my mom & dad, my MIL, my SIL and part of Lucy and Lettie's...not too bad...that's all I like begin DONE! And I know what to get my MIL now...she told me what she wanted. Now if I could just get well...

I know you can watch your sodium. You will have a great check up! I can't believe you are already 24 weeks...seems like just yesterday you found out!!!

ckmama

I also almost bought 1 of the dvd's for my mil. She does nothing but sit all day. And I thought a walking video would be great, but I don't want to offend her. She used to at least try with her weight, but she is "sick" mentally and has given up all pursuits on appearance, she wakes up at six at night and watches tv till she goes to bed at 1 a.m. plus she is diabetic and eats like 4 meals in that short period of time. It is really sad, she got worse when her mom ricks granny died 3 years ago and hasn't come out of it.

I think i am going back to get the second $10 one, I really liked the other one, and felt like I had a great burn. But like I said I'm not using my HRM cause I am doing it to be healthy, and trying not to eat those calories back. Although I did enter 200 of them yesterday because I overate.

I'm glad you got the present you wanted, and you did well with eating. Hopefully you should feel better soon.

The weather here is super windy and cold, ya'll should be getting it today. I'm glad I have my video, lol. I have the gym too, but I think I am going to freeze my membership starting some time in January. I can freeze it up to 9 months, since I paid up front for 2 years, my membership would end next december normally, this way it will give me the time back while i'm having baby and a new born.

We still don't have a name yet? I have been worrying about my husbands attitude and job situation all weekend. Pray for me I hate wondering and worrying. I'll weigh on Tuesday again, so we'll see. 24 weeks is amazing to me too. Over the last week my belly has really grown, he moves quite a bit and I'm starting to not be able to bend over without it hurting.

LuRox

My thoughts on the Exercise DVD's were that I could get them for my mom and take them to work and make copies of them for myself! LOL Since I work in TV SErvices, it wouldnt be hard for me to make the copies!

I could see it maybe offending someone that I know doesn't do them, but my mom does them everyday! She's done an amazing job losing almost 40 lbs since last summer...her doctor told her she was borderline diabetic and sent her to diabetes class...she started writing everything down on a piece of paper...but she doesn't cook southern like I do...I need to break my habits and cook like my momma does...Or maybe I just need to go eat at my mommas everyday! LOL I may ask her what she would think if someone gave her some exercise videos...she wouldn't know which ones...LOLOL

I'm still feeling like crap. I'm expecting any day to wake up with no voice. It's that kind of sickness. That bronchitis I get every year. I'm tired of feeling like it...I need to take advantage of my not wanting to eat right now. I should be able to be loosing some weight while I'm like that.

I think I'm about to go mix some vanilla vodka and peppermint schnapps together and sip on that. I thought I had some dark rum that I could mix with my butterscotch schnapps but somebody drank it all...that will make me feel better anyway! LOL Medicinal purposes of course!

and Oh yeah, it's been snowing her ALL DAY!!! But it's not sticking here, about an hour north of us it is. Maybe it will tonight and we'll wake up to a nice white yard! It' sbeen so pretty falling all day today, big fluffy snow flakes...the kids at church were trying to catch it on their tongues!

You need to try to post a new pic each week...I'd love to see your progress...it's so fun!!!

ckmama

well I didn't feel like getting up and exercising it was so cold, BUT I DID. I did miles 1 and 2 of that new video. Went by quickly.

Then I went to the gym and did 15 mins light cardio and about 10 mins of weights. YAY.


I'm glad I did, because I originally thought I would go walking when it warmed up, but I don't think it is going to get much warmer today.

Now to keep my eating on track.

LuRox

Nope, I don't think we're gonna see above freezing today! BRRRRRRRR, the sky is blue now so no more snow...awwwww it was really pretty falling!

We had our parties this weekend...and I have to say I did pretty good...didn't over eat and I didn't gain any more weight...I'm actually back down a few pounds...so I guess I'm just holding steady. I am feeling better with my sick but I overslept this morning so I didn't get to dance around my living room today! I was planning to try because I really think it is making a difference in my waist line...although I will not be using my HRM...I"m just gonna dance until I don't wanna dance anymore!

I think just moving is going to help me more than anything!

I'm very proud of you for doing the walk and then going to the gym too! WOW!

ckmama

I went to the gym tonight and walked on the TM for 40 mins for 2 miles. I am proud of myself. I had the energy and when I thought should I stay here and just rest or go walk, I decided to go.

I am sure I am headed to the point where rest will become more often, so I am taking advantage while I can.

Food was over today, I had a hankering for Chick fil a chicken nuggets and it wouldn't go away.:blushing:

LuRox

I'm still sick...but feeling better...I slept really late today so I didn't get to dance again...but I'm going to. I swear it was doing some good.

I am about to get my last Christmas gift bought so I will be done! YAY!!!!

Food, eh, I could take it or leave it at the moment! Not much for tasting and smelling right now! That could be good! LOL

You go girl for getting to the gym!

LuRox

Well, I'm still battling this cough. But I don't feel bad so I haven't gone to the doctor. I really think this is a cold this time and not the sinusitis, pharyngitis, etcitis....I have too much going on to go to the doctor...but believe me if I was feeling bad i would be there...the cough med I am using seems to work at night so I'm not sure I want to go get that steroid shot right now. It will just blow me up and make me feel so fat.

We went caroling last night at church. I love doing that. This year we went to different places as the people have moved around. It was fun. We went to the nursing home too, I loved seeing those smiles. So many of the people there don't have anyone visit them. We even went into these two ladies room just because they asked us to. (we went to visit our church members that live there)...She sang along with us, and the other lady just smiled the whole time. It was such a blessing. It makes you really appreciate what you have.

The we had a hot dog supper...and i'm not all swollen this morning...really strange!

Today we are having an "eating" at work. I've cooked sausage balls and rotel dip...I also attempted to make peanut butter balls but let's just say they didn't do right. AT ALL. I'm taking them to show the girl that I did at least try! LOLOL

OK, so I haven't weighed at work in a while, but I'm down to 229 on my home scales. I'll take that. It's better than 235 isn't it?

Love hugs and Almost time to be off for Christmas!

ckmama

per my doctor's scale I've gained 6 lbs. While the doctor doesn't say much about it, she is concerned at how large the baby is.

I was very dissapointed in myself, because I really didn't feel like I gained 6 I was thinking more like 4. Which officially on mine and their scales puts me over 250 lbs again:sad:

So I am going to try and lose 3-5 lbs over the next 4 weeks. I asked her about it and she said it would be okay because of my fat stores as long as I am eating quality nutritous foods and not severly restricting my diet. So I figure 3 lbs wouldn't do that. She just wants me to eat a lower carb diet, eat more often and exercise. I have the exercise down, but like I told her it just makes me want to eat more. So I am going to have to find a happy medium.

I think my husband has a cold too not sinusitus. Hope you feel better. I've done 20 min indian dance workout this a.m. and am heading to the gym after I drop Nicholas off at school.

Have a great morning.

LuRox

I remember my doctor told me to eat lower carbs too....WOW...they never change do they? You can do it...the exercise is good for you afterwards so I definitely would keep on with that. Eat lots of fruits! Oh wait, that's carbs...

I'm feeling ok...just wishing the coughing would stop...I can't get hot or I start.

OK, off to eat at a party!

LuRox

And what is Indian dance? I meant to ask that earlier?????

ckmama

Like belly dancing, but Indian style.

I eat tons of fruit, I find vegetables are too complicated to cook and deal with lately.

LuRox

Hmmmm, is that a class at your gym or do you have a dvd of it? Sounds interesting!

I bought my mom those dvd's I was talking about along with a ball to use for working out too. I don't have a ball...I think I will go get me one also! Anyway, I saw several Hip Hop dance type dvd's...I'm tempted to get me one to see if I like it. I do like dancing around so much that maybe that's what I need. I have got to get back to doing SOMETHING I'm just soooo tired all the time now....I can tell my energy is zapped.

I had my japanese today and I'm STUFFED...but the sushi was good today! YUM

LuRox

Yesterday was mine and the Thom's 22nd Wedding anniversary. WOW, that's a long time...especially being married to him! LOL

I still love him...I suppose that is a rare thing these days. But I knew he was my one true love the moment I met him. Awwww, how sweet! LOL

We didn't do anything special...but Lucy got off work early so we spent the evening alone...which was nice :eyebrows: LOLOLOL

Tonight we went to Noccalula Falls, Christmas lights thing. We rode the train around the park, and went and made a sugar cookie, got some hot chocolate, saw Santa, and touched a dear...it was a fun night and well worth the $5 admission. They have so many lights...the worst part is that it was cold...but not near as cold as last year was...not near! Lettie had a good time this year, last year was miserable.

I haven't really been caring about my eating. My weight is not changing. I suppose that is a good thing.

1 week until Christmas. WOW!

ckmama

Happy Anniversary. Rick and I celebrated your anniversary too. We went to eat and get the rest of Nicholas' christmas, LOL.

22 years is a long time and I am glad ya'll are still in love and like with each other.

I can't believe Christmas has come on us so fast. My eating was little cooky this weekend. I had a big banana split craving, but i did opt for lower fat ice cream and whipped cream.

My weight over the last 3 days has been all over the map. I have really increased my water intake and dropped 4 lbs in 2 days, it is probably back on me by now with the sodium from last night.

I'm still recording my food, yesterday I didnt' finish the day out. I wish I had. Feels good to complete my food diary even if it is over calories. Helps me feel more in control.

New year's is coming up, lets starting planning some challenges that would work for us, well at least until I give birth. That would give me 3 months.

LuRox

Yes, let's do plan some challenges. I'm gonna need my butt kicked everyday! I have GOT to lose this weight. NO EXCUSES...this is going to have to be my year to do it. I MUST lose at LEAST 50 lbs. the very least.

I was doing really good with my walking at lunch. Maybe one of the challenges would be say 30 minutes of some kind of cardio exercises at least 4 days a week. And we'd have to report in and tell what we did. With Endomondo, I could actually prove that I did it! LOL (If it was walking or cycling or something like that)

I don't want to commit to every day. I seem to burn myself out when I do that...

I also might want to think about food challenges too. Maybe come up with some great low fat, tasty recipes to share. We really need to keep the accountability going. It helps me more than I think.

Tonight I had two McDoubles...yes 2 of them. I could have been fine with one...and I had large fries too. GEEZ...I had pinto beans, pork roast, a small potato, some field peas, cabbage slaw and 4 rolls for lunch...4 rolls, really, why did I have so many of them? See, I recognize my problems, I just do it anyway.

Tomorrow we have our Staff luncheon at work. I'm hoping that goes quickly. I really dislike eating around all "those" people. I mean I will eat with my friends, but all "those" people will be there. arghhhhhh....6 more years and I'm retiring for good! Thom and I discussed that. I can work one more year and retire but I'd have to go somewhere else and work, but if I work 5 extra years (for 30 years total) I can retire and not work anymore unless I want to!!!!!)

OK, I'm writing way too much...anyway, let's think about those challenges!

LuRox

OK, I'm going to do some dancing today! Although I am not losing weight with this strategy, it can't be bad for me to be moving, right?

My friend with the lap band and I just had a discussion about it not working anymore for her. I told her that she had lost 60 lbs and that might be all it helps her lose. And that she will just have to either accept the 60lbs or try to lose more the old fashioned way. My problem with the old fashioned way is that it is not working! I think maybe I'm going to do the eat only half of my meal plan. When I go out, I'm going to get a go box immediately and half my food. Then eat only the half on my plate. Save the rest or split with someone else. Maybe that is what we need to do together. Eat half only. Then maybe I can be half assed! I could call it my half assed diet! LOL

That's all the wisdom I have today! hee hee hee

LuRox

Today starts my 12 days off in a row! I love working for a school...it does have it's perks!

I logged yesterday. I actually did pretty darn good!

I'm not snacking as much as I usually do so that is a good thing. I'm still kinda burned out on food.

I got up at 4 a.m. it's now 6 a.m. and I'm ready for a nap! I'm trying to download some video from my son's band to facebook. We have Satellite internet so it's going slooooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww.....plus I have to do it before 7 a.m. or it eats up my bandwith. Stupid!

OK...I'm still thinking about my "after Christmas" eating plan. I am not going to diet, but I will eat some kind of sensible eating plan!

I'm still thinking about doing liquid for a week to jump start my losses....like soups and shakes and jello...that sort of stuff. Nothing heavy.

We'll see. I need to get diligent about taking my fiber daily again too. I was doing really good there but I kinda slacked off. Back to it. It helps things all over! LOL

OK that's my check in for today!:flowerforyou: :glasses:

ckmama

How about we committ to the next 2 days to take it easy eating, knowing that Friday and Saturday will be eat days for sure. I don't know what you have planned, but I"m able to do it for Today and Tomorrow. I don't start baking until Thursday night and will do most of my cooking Friday.

I'm not surprised to hear your friends lap band isn't working. I think Wynonna had the same problem with hers. I've met or heard of several people who have lap band and gastric and eventually they gain the weight back. See I can do that all without having surgery. LOL Saves me time and aggrevation.

I'm sick. I have a cold of some sorts, I think it is chest. My chest hurts so much when I cough and I sound like I swallowed a frog. But I did manage to go get my hair highlighted yesterday. I didn't get it cut, I'm going to let it grow out until after i have the baby. Then get it chopped so I will feel fresh and renewed. I know sounds stupid, but i felt so yucky after having Nicholas I am going to do anything i can to help that.

It sucks I can't take anything for this cause I feel bad. I've been gargleing with salt water, drinking orange juice and using cough drops. I hope it goes away soon. I think this is the first cold I"ve had it 4 years.

So I'm committed to today and tomorrow. Staying within my calorie target and exercising for 30 mins each day.

My grandmother's surgery went okay, but I don't think they found the solution to her hand issue. I'm going over there today with Nicholas to sit with her so she doesn't get bored. She can't drive and that is going to make her stir crazy. My aunt treats her like she is an invalid, and that pisses her off, because my grandmother is healthier than my aunt. LOL.

Wowzer's lots to say today, hope you went back to sleep, I did that yesterday and it feels good.

LuRox

I did go back to sleep...for 2 hours...me and Lettie! she woke up and smiled at me, melts my heart...she said, mee mee, I love you! She's such a sweet baby girl!

I got my room cleaned up, it had gotten so out of hand. All of my presents are on my bed ready to be wrapped. I also had to clean my living room. It was just GROSS...my kids are GROSS....but it's good now!

They are saying we are going to have snow Saturday. A white Christmas...imagine that? LOL I will believe it when I see it! It's 65º right now so who knows that is usually how it works!

I'm glad Coo Coo did good with the surgery. Sorry that you don't think it's what the problem was. Maybe they will figure it out! Things like that can be so frustrating!

I can do that for today and tomorrow. I'm not really baking anything else. I am however going to be making fried pies...probably Friday night. Chocolate cream and Coconut creme ones....yummmmmmmmmm

So now I'm off to log what I have eaten. I don't know about exercise, I just can't think about that right now.

As for the lap band...I think they tell you that you will only lose a certain percentage...and if she has lost 60 lbs then I'd say she had done pretty well especially knowing how she still eats! That's all I'm gonna say about that!

Now, off to log! Let's do this Kat!

ckmama

I've spent most of today with Coo coo, she is one of the worst people to have to care for. She makes for a bad patient. Very dramatic and wenier like. I hate to say that, but it makes it frustrating when your trying to help someone who needs it, but is so resistant.

AGH!!!

Even still I managed to eat subway for lunch, splurged on 2 bags of chips instead of 1, but ate a small breakfast. So i'm still good. I'm going to log. I may hit the gym around 4, but I need a nap and Nicholas is outside playing. It is 78 degrees here. And muggy. Supposed to be cold and rainy here Saturday, I'm glad you will be getting some white stuff on christmas.

LuRox

I think the high today for us hit 72º not sure but it was WARM out there...

I'm sorry you had a difficult patient. But she's 80 years old and maybe has earned it??? LOL

I did fine until I got ahold of my homemade toffee....WOW 400 some odd calories I ate there. But its soooooo gooooooood! I was over by 313 calories...but really I was at 1700 calories for the day...Which is not bad at all for me....I can easily top 2000 daily without even trying! So all in all I think today was a semi-success.

Tomorrow, The Thom and I are going to Rome, GA to shop. We'll probably eat at Longhorn Steakhouse so we'll see how I do. I may imbibe in an adult beverage. I like that sometimes.

I will try my best to stay within calories tomorrow.