Calling All Non-Moms Again!

anewpath

Good morning fellow Nom-Noms!!! Today was my first official weigh in since I started the website, on a regular basis, last week. I am happy to report that I am down 2.2 pounds!! I'm excited because my weekly goal is 2 pounds. There are still improvements that can be made, more exercise, but I'm starting off good!!

Have a great day!

chanstriste13

*sigh* It's a grey day today, so that probably isn't helping.

i *so* know what you mean! my grey day totally unhinged me - sat on the couch and read twilight while shoving pringles and swiss cake rolls in my mouth. but i did go to the gym, if you can figure that out....

anyways, you'll do fine! eat a lot of veggies and call it good. oooohhh...make veggie soup! perfect for a grey day!

chanstriste13

way to go, anew! what a great start, and i love the motivation that comes with a big bang loss at the start! congrats to you!

welcome aboard, rawr! the past is the past and it ain't no thang if you keep truckin'. there's a lot of good people on this board to help keep you and me both from going astray!

just came back from the gym - great workout. i usually take bosu on wednesdays, but i only stayed for half of it so i could use the other half hour for my c25k. i'm hoping that in a few weeks i'll have the endurance to do c25k and the entire class, but we'll wait and see on that! finished it all up with a healthy dose of pilates, which i love.

and i think i'm becoming addicted to jogging. not something i thought i would ever say...! happy hump day to all!

epa422

I am grouchy today... it's funny how message boards with complete strangers can get your panties all in a bunch. :laugh:

I am having a good week health-wise. No soda, staying under calories, drinking plenty of water. Go me!

ickybella

I love that you are loving the Nom-nom comment, anewpath! Great job on your losses, anewpath and Chanstriste (hot new picture! And good luck with the c25k. I so want to do that.) Hiya, MonsterRawr, and welcome to the Nom-noms! Ericaroo, I have the same problem! It's just too easy to get worked up here. Hope everyone is ok. Grey skies suck. We had a thick layer of fog for a couple of days but it's gone now, just super cold out there. All I can think about are all the soups I want to make in the next couple of weeks. My weigh-in is Friday and I'm feeling good about it (since I peek daily). Been sort-of redoing 30-day shred, every other day, though, with a day of cardio in between. I'm really hoping for cross trainer (elliptical), stationary bike combo since my bike is dead, for Christmas, so I can get some cardio I don't absolutely hate in. Hope everyone is well. Must get ready and start dinner.

epa422

In fairness to MFP, it was a different community where someone implied that if you're having trouble getting pregnant (like I am), it's because God has determine you're not ready to be a parent. Um... okay... So all those people I hear about in the news who have abused or killed their kids were ready according to God? I think he's a bit off if that's so... I'm all for having religious beliefs until you use them to insult me. /rant

I'll just be happy being a non-mom for now.

Yarnpiggie

Hello there! Finding myself having a rough time getting motivated to do any sort of exercise at home. I do a great job going to the gym when I have a session with my PT, but that is only twice a week. I did get on the bike last night and rode for 40 minutes and hopefully can do it again tonight. I think I have just gotten bored with it. I would rather go out and walk with the dog every night, but it is dark out now, and cold. :-) Look at me being super whiny ...lol.

I need to come up with something for dinner tonight that sounds awesome enough to make for one. I often do a can of soup or a bowl of pasta and sauce. Neither of these things is appealing to me right now. Maybe a baked potato with Turkey bacon. hrmmm... maybe.

:-)

Yarnpiggie

In fairness to MFP, it was a different community where someone implied that if you're having trouble getting pregnant (like I am), it's because God has determine you're not ready to be a parent. Um... okay... So all those people I hear about in the news who have abused or killed their kids were ready according to God? I think he's a bit off if that's so... I'm all for having religious beliefs until you use them to insult me. /rant

I'll just be happy being a non-mom for now.

OH. MY. HELL!

epa422

You could do easy fried rice. You just need some cooked brown rice, veggies, low-sodium soy sauce, and an egg. Very easy and low-cal.

epa422

OH. MY. HELL!

Ha! My thoughts exactly.

rmkorama

A broiled or otherwise cooked chicken breast sliced up on top of a salad with a little bit of dressing is easy, can be quick if you have the ingredients, and so, so good.

ickybella

In fairness to MFP, it was a different community where someone implied that if you're having trouble getting pregnant (like I am), it's because God has determine you're not ready to be a parent. Um... okay... So all those people I hear about in the news who have abused or killed their kids were ready according to God? I think he's a bit off if that's so... I'm all for having religious beliefs until you use them to insult me. /rant

I'll just be happy being a non-mom for now.

*rolls eyes* Too bad you can't slap someone through a computer, eh? I hope you can manage to get pregnant, and don't listen to the weirdos! Maybe if you do some hail Marys or something... :laugh: Religion is fine, but people often take it too far.

epa422

Thanks. I think I've done just about everything beyond making a sacrifice. LOL We'll see what the medical professionals can do for me if it doesn't happen soon. :laugh:

Yarnpiggie

In fairness to MFP, it was a different community where someone implied that if you're having trouble getting pregnant (like I am), it's because God has determine you're not ready to be a parent. Um... okay... So all those people I hear about in the news who have abused or killed their kids were ready according to God? I think he's a bit off if that's so... I'm all for having religious beliefs until you use them to insult me. /rant

I'll just be happy being a non-mom for now.

*rolls eyes* Too bad you can't slap someone through a computer, eh? I hope you can manage to get pregnant, and don't listen to the weirdos! Maybe if you do some hail Marys or something... :laugh: Religion is fine, but people often take it too far.

You know what's really annoying is that this person probably thought they were helping. oy

chanstriste13

In fairness to MFP, it was a different community where someone implied that if you're having trouble getting pregnant (like I am), it's because God has determine you're not ready to be a parent. Um... okay... So all those people I hear about in the news who have abused or killed their kids were ready according to God? I think he's a bit off if that's so... I'm all for having religious beliefs until you use them to insult me. /rant

I'll just be happy being a non-mom for now.

in. sane.

i'll never understand people like that. i would not feel bad for getting a bit worked up over that...it's not like they suggested kicking your crystal light habit for pure filtered water...

in one ear and out the other, right? so long as you know they're an ignorant assbag...

chanstriste13

i have two interviews tomorrow - one should be a nice, normal teaching interview. fine.

the other is a 'group' interview, at which all of the hopefuls will meet in one big sitting at the get-go. it's for an admin job at a nanny placement service. has anyone been to one of these? *so* not liking the sound of this. but i'm going anyways. i demand that you keep all fingers and toes crossed until further notice!

epa422

Good luck tomorrow! I've been interviewed BY a group, but I've never been interviewed as part of a group. That's bizarre.

lilRicki

good day ladies and gents...so far my snacking is killing me...and i only worked out enough to even out my calories yesterday...my TOM is kicking me in the junk today, so i think it's going to be thai chi and stretching tonight...i'm trying really hard to stop eating junk, but those chocolate bars are screaming my name...i feel like my uterus is falling out of my toes and food is the only thing that will save me...I had a salad and salmon fillet for lunch, and my mid morning snack was really good...it's the 2 halloween bags of chips i ate that i feel guilty about, and i'm wondering how long i'll last without raiding the chocolate bars.

ickybella

i have two interviews tomorrow - one should be a nice, normal teaching interview. fine.

the other is a 'group' interview, at which all of the hopefuls will meet in one big sitting at the get-go. it's for an admin job at a nanny placement service. has anyone been to one of these? *so* not liking the sound of this. but i'm going anyways. i demand that you keep all fingers and toes crossed until further notice!

I don't do well in groups, but hopefully you're a little saner than I. Good luck! I will cross all my fingers and a few toes for you! Let me know when I can stop. Going to make riding the bike interesting.

miss_martin

Well, this definitely sounds like something of interest to me! I am married and we have someone staying with us now. But a lot of nights my husband, Mike and his BFF Kenny (the guy staying with us) end up at the bar. That is, if Mike isn't working late! So more times than not I am eating dinner alone. My husband runs his own business so he works a lot of long hours six days a week. I'm going to try to stay up on this! Thanks guys!

amysj303

another non-mom here, I like this thread! I never had a lot to lose, but I am maintaining now and trying to get fit. I did 30DS for 30 days in May/June, then I started Couch to 5k and now I am on week 8 of Gateway to 8k. I want to incorporate some strength training into my life, though.
and ericaroo, a group interview sounds like a nightmare, let us know how that works!

Heidi716

Yay Me! I had a great week and the scale rewarded me for it! I'm down 5lbs this week! I didn't really have any trouble sticking to my meal plan and getting in all my water and look at that, you stick to something and you actually get results! Novel idea eh? It came just in time what with gravy season and endless obligatory family dinners is right around the corner. I'm hoping to have another successful week before we officially get dipped in temptation! Cheers to all of us for a holiday season filled with continued weight loss!!

chanstriste13

way to go heidi! that's a huge loss! i have been eating crap all week and, although the scale went down this week, i know i'm going to pay for it eventually. i'll be so glad when all of these interviews are over - i know it's not a good excuse, but all the same, it's where i'm at right now. all i can think about is the possibility of employment - i'm trying not to be too hopeful because i don't want a crashing disappointment, but it's really hard to find a balance, and i just feel simultaneously bummed, on top of the world, anxious and stressed out. you know how you want to think positively, but then you don't want to set yourself up for a big loss, so you try to think it doesn't matter, and then you get all worried that you'll somehow jinx yourself? <sigh> i'm pretty much sitting around the house waiting, though i have been faithful to the gym. anyhoo...it will all be over by tomorrow and next week i'll be back in my groove!

epa422

i'll be so glad when all of these interviews are over - i know it's not a good excuse, but all the same, it's where i'm at right now. all i can think about is the possibility of employment - i'm trying not to be too hopeful because i don't want a crashing disappointment, but it's really hard to find a balance, and i just feel simultaneously bummed, on top of the world, anxious and stressed out. you know how you want to think positively, but then you don't want to set yourself up for a big loss, so you try to think it doesn't matter, and then you get all worried that you'll somehow jinx yourself? <sigh>

You just perfectly summed up trying to conceive. :laugh:

Heidi716

Ladies! I used to do that after I auditioned for plays in high school, and ya know what? It never worked, no matter how much I would say to myself it doesn't matter if I get a part or not, I would still be heart broken to find my name not on the cast list. I decided it's better to put out in to the universe exactly what you want, it doesn't make it hurt any less when you don't get it, but what can the idea of the power of positive thinking cost you? So look in the mirror every morning and say to your self "Today is the day I'll get a job or get pregnant" whatever it is! Believe in yourself!

epa422

Ladies! I used to do that after I auditioned for plays in high school, and ya know what? It never worked, no matter how much I would say to myself it doesn't matter if I get a part or not, I would still be heart broken to find my name not on the cast list. I decided it's better to put out in to the universe exactly what you want, it doesn't make it hurt any less when you don't get it, but what can the idea of the power of positive thinking cost you? So look in the mirror every morning and say to your self "Today is the day I'll get a job or get pregnant" whatever it is! Believe in yourself!

I've been trying the approach to let the universe know that I'm grateful for everything I do have instead of the one thing I don't have. Of course, I put a spin on it that makes it clear a baby would fit in there perfectly. :laugh: But if I start feeling down about our chances I say, "We did everything we could. The rest is out of our hands. I'm grateful for the life we have, the love we share, and the support we have." Or something like that. I would do the same thing after an interview, "I did the best I could, now it's up to someone else to decide and that is out of my hands." But maybe I'll also inform the universe that today is the day I got pregnant. :flowerforyou:

Jessifer123

way to go heidi! that's a huge loss! i have been eating crap all week and, although the scale went down this week, i know i'm going to pay for it eventually. i'll be so glad when all of these interviews are over - i know it's not a good excuse, but all the same, it's where i'm at right now. all i can think about is the possibility of employment - i'm trying not to be too hopeful because i don't want a crashing disappointment, but it's really hard to find a balance, and i just feel simultaneously bummed, on top of the world, anxious and stressed out. you know how you want to think positively, but then you don't want to set yourself up for a big loss, so you try to think it doesn't matter, and then you get all worried that you'll somehow jinx yourself? <sigh> i'm pretty much sitting around the house waiting, though i have been faithful to the gym. anyhoo...it will all be over by tomorrow and next week i'll be back in my groove!

I kno exactly what you mean....I do the same thing, and eventually it can drive ya crazy. Good luck though...everything will turn out well

rmkorama

Hello everyone and happy Thursday! Hump day is behind us and it's just a little longer until the weekend. I am excited!

Below is an alphabetical list of everyone who has signed up to join the NOM NOM-- er, uh, the Non Mom Group. If your name isn't there, it's not meant personally. I just missed you when I was scrolling through the responses a little bit ago. Also, I apologize if I misspelled your name. Just send me a message or pipe up again and I'll add you to the list or make necessary edits.

The holidays are coming up, as we're all very aware, and we're all going to be focusing on different things to help us meet our goals. I'd like to invite everyone to come up with a December challenge for themselves that they'd like to put on the list. It's fine with me if multiple people want to participate in a particular challenge, or if there's a suggestion that everyone wants to join in on, too.

Either way, tell me your own personal December Challenge that you'd like the group to help you with, and I'll add it to the list. Then we'll check in weekly to see how everyone is doing. Sound good?

albredera
amanda141982
anewpath
angeldog1
asjerven
bbygrl5
beccajoh
bobobbin
cdngirl71
chanstriste13
ericaroo
fluffypbunny
gillianpinder
heidi716
ickybella
jessifer123
jillbedford
kdv090
kristylea80
laurenbausch
miss_martin
monsterawr
montanab
nmkruse
nsueflorence
rayneeie
rmkorama
thebamboophoenix
tpycha126
tracybarnhill
yarnpiggie
yep_its_jenna

epa422

Hmmm, December goals... I will hopefully have hit my goal weight by then (go away you two pounds!!! :grumble: ), but I will definitely need to continue toning. I should probably do some measurements so I have a specific goal for you to put down. But in general, my goal is eliminate the jiggly parts on my belly, upper arms, and thighs.

MonsteRawr

My December goal: I want to reach my goal weight (145 lbs) by the New Year while ALSO enjoying the holidays. I plan to achieve this by kicking my exercise up a notch on days that I know I won't necessarily be able to stick to my healthy diet and keep drink, drink, DRINKING water!