Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's 12/31

kelly_a

Good luck SHGP's!!

Well, here we are..the eve of a New Year. You ladies ready? I AM! I really want this to be the year I finish my wt loss journey. Just to get there. Man! I want to be one of the Success Stories on this site. Really! I know it can be done....I believe that! At the moment, I am on a high of motivation and determination!!

I am wondering about doing challenges again? If anyone wants to join me tomorrow, I am starting a week of at least 64 ozs water every day.

So, you all set for 2011? Set goals, plan and prioritize you! C'mon peppers, let's do this!

MissVitaVonCherry

:flowerforyou: Hello sweet friends! so sorry that I have been gone all week I couldn't type on the iphone anymore it was killing me, and havn't been doing so well with eating.
Anyhow got a netbook today so I am good to go and now I can talk to the hubby thank the lord.
I re-evaluated ny goals and went through old photos which made me see how i have changed BUT made me also feel as though It would be so easy to get back there if I slack off anymore:)
Kelly challenges sound great! Would love to get back to doing that:drinker:
Barb lovee and thoughts are with you and your family right now
Sindy love the photo of the kitten!
Jacque how are you?

GOALS:
~I have until MAY to loose 30 pounds!! OR ELSE
~Focus on being a better and more attentive mother
~have more fun
Eat and make more healthy meals
Eat out less (Dont much now but everything helps)
Get my body healthy and HIVE FREE!! (They are killing me)
Relax more and promise myself me time and more relaxation times
STAY in touch on this site BETTER!!!
Let my Pepper friends know that they can do it and strive along with them!:smooched:
Happy new years my dear friends
STARTING WEIGHT:195

jacque509

Hi all,
Sorry I let myself enter zombie land. I been doing alot of reflecting this last week and find myself none to happy about certain aspects of life. So as I dig myself out of the dumps once again I am trying to reflect on the good. I have been on this web site now 2 years. I looked back at all my previous enyries and saw that I am capable of losing the weight but seem to be uncapable of keeping it off. So as of today I start at 258 which is actually one pound heaverier than I was when I started 2 years ago. So goal are:
To do challges
be faithful on food diary
Get some form of exercise every day
Keeping it simple
Happy New Year :drinker:

kelly_a

Happy New Year's Eve Everyone! :drinker: What's everyone doing tonite? Us, prob nothing. dh has been working on a project at work, 12 hr days( yes, suppose to have yesterday and today off) might even have to work the weekend. He mentioned taking me out to eat this, so we'll see...and the boys, of course, they have plans! I am at 191.8 this am, so lost some water.

This week I am doing a water challenge...anyone can join if they want to or not. Each day I am aiming for 64 or more!

Vita~ so good to hear from you..been thinking bout you and your girls! Notebook, how cool is that! I'm glad it will keep you in touch with your dh...necessary! Agreed, how easy and natural for us to feel/slip up and 'go back'. We gotta leave that old self alone dammit! Nice goals you posted:drinker:

Jacque ~ was concerned for you...keep with the positive thoughts hon. For sure, life sukz sometimes..just know that we are always here for you, no matter what. Love the 'simple' goal....what a good mantra to live by. Don't sweat the small stuff! One day at a time toots!

Well, have a good one friends. Here's to each of you and a healthier, happier, and transforming 2011! You can do it!

kizzy_muss

im with u on the @ least 64 oz of water challenge starting tomorrow

kelly_a

New Year, New Start!! Happy 2011 friends! Thinkin of you all today! Have a good one!! :drinker:

MissVitaVonCherry

:flowerforyou: Happy new years day friends! YAY well lastnight went to early BINGO at the local casino here won 25$ but had paid 30 to play so not a loss but not a win:ohwell: on track and logging today! this starts a new year and a new me:) so happy to be here now.
Kelly~Im in on the water
Here we go!
p.s.
Ate a BLT lastnight and I am nit a fan of bacon but they piled it on and I told myself NEVER AGAIN! my last fatty meal for a whie, my stomach it killing today but gonna take the little ones out to see the Tangled movie! been waiting to see it
Have a good one friends

PlumCrazyGirl

Hi ladies.
been tough for me... very tough... I'm tired of being all to everyone and then some. Been totally unconcerned about me. Didn't care if ate 24 pieces of chocolate.

Yesterday, I hit such a low. Low self esteem, depression, anger, denial.... u name the negative emotion, I had it.
Due to the custody battle, the legal fees are kicking my *kitten* - which puts me in a very unpleasant financial situation.

On NYE, we where invited to a party. At first, I declined due to his health. Then after a nap, he decides let's go. Due to his pain & difficulty walking, I felt I spendt the evening taking care of his food/beverage needs. I wasn't very happy at the party felt other guests had the "poor Barb" mindset. Instead of happy for fresh start, I felt soo bad.

I should be excited for my Ladies only wine tasting party in two weeks. Not really excited. Should be excited about Vegas ... maybe once I get tax refund... then if he's bad, who will care for him....feel guilty about going, heart aches if I stay.

Folks have offered to help me but I refuse thinking I can't take advantage of that. Plus, what I need done is the house improvements Dave say he would do. So, I feel very uncomfortable saying, yeah, I want my bathroom & bedroom repainted - mind doing that? Or the house could use a good scrubbing -- could you do that? Then I feel like a baby if I said, I really could use shoulder to cry on...you available. Or mind staying w/Dave while I go out?

So I start 2011 in tears.... doesnt' help when I realize my work fitness test is in May. And If feel pressured to make the tape measurement.

kelly_a

Barb, my dear friend...go ahead and cry..it is ok and you may feel better. I wish I was there to give you a hug, and many more. It is easy to understand why you feel this way. A lot on your plate right now...overflowing. Many circumstances you have no control over...God is truly testing you. I am so glad you vented here..we are concerned and will listen, always. Is there someone you can talk to in person...someone you can reach out to? I'm not sure how I would handle your situation, but I do know you will get thru this and in the end be stronger...I know this for sure. When that will be I don't know, keep with taking one day at a time, and be patient ( which you already are ), and yes, take some time for **you**..even if it's only 5 minutes. And, if people are offering to help, take it! You would do the same for them. If not, ask. Most people are willing to help, but they don't know how bad we are feeling b/c we don't say. I know it will make you feel better and they will be glad to have helped you. It's a win-win situation. Financial circumstances have bummed me a lot in life. They put a cramp in our lifestyle. If our trip to LV doesn't happen, then so be it. There will be other opportunities. You do what you gotta do, and we will be right there with you. I know you are hurting and a ball of stress.....you can call me if you want to...or please, reach out to someone. ((hugs)) love you

PlumCrazyGirl

Thanks Kelly. Appreciate it. Dave keeps asking me to smile, I don't know how anymore.

kelly_a

oh Barb...I wanna hug you....please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you.....in ALL aspects. hang in there pepper.

kizzy_muss

NAME: KIZZY
AGE: 30
HEIGHT: 4'8"
WEIGHT: 177

Exercise goals this week:

JAN 1 -Sat-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX AND WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

JAN 2 -Sun-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEP, GEORGE WALK N BOX

JAN 3 -Mon-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ JMS VIDEO (FORGOT THE NAME)

JAN 4 -Tues-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ GEORGE WALK N BOX

JAN 5 -Wed-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

JAN 6 -Thurs-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, JACKIE WARNER WORKOUT

JAN 7 -Fri-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX



Nutritional goals this week:

-NO FRENCH FRIES

-NO MUSHROOM N SWISS BURGER/SNACK WRAP

-Log all food every day.

-Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

-Stay between 1200 - 1500 calories everyday

-BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: ONLY WATER AND GREEN TEA

I haven't done any of these since i been out of town visiting my aunt since dec 31st...so i will be marathoning it til i get caught up to today's workouts. I also need to plug in my bodybugg when i get home and upload the info there to see how many more steps i need to walk to catch up to 15,000 steps. Like I said I want to do @ least 5000 steps a day and I'm pretty sure I haven't done all 5000 steps a day...but i do know that i've walked @ least some

sindyb9

Well Happy New Year Pepper's,
I am sorry everyone for not logging in the last couple of days. I have not been feeling well and getting ready for tax season to start.

Kelly I could not wait to get to work so I could tell I wanted to weigh myself for the new year and move on from that. Well to my suprise I did not gain a single pound since Thanks Giving. I am 193 pounds and feel really good about starting this year can you feel all the good Pepper vibes. I can.

Barb I am so sorry you are having a tough time. That much stress takes a lot of energy. Take a deep breath and just like you always tell us. Take one day at a time. you, sign on any time you want to vent or just need to take, you have my number. :flowerforyou:

Vita nice to hear from you. We all can rock this year. I have about 35 more to go so we can do this.

Jacque start slow and work your way that is all I can do. I will try but I am working on getting my calories down first then work in some exercise. It will be tough once I start the second job this one is mon - fri 830 - 500 and I work the other nights and week ends only until April, but it gets tough. This year I need to figure lunches and dinner out because I will be going from one job to the next so I am going to work it slow and see how it goes.

I am up for that water challenge, I have not been drinking even two glasses lately so it is on.

Well Come Kizzy I dont think we have met but I look forward to being there for all of the Pepper's the more the merrier. :bigsmile:

Well back to work will check back after lunch hoping for a little walk.

jacque509

Well its monday and back to work AGH!!! so I am doing the water challege and doing good, I had way to many soda over the holidays and paying for it.
Kizzy-welcome!!!
Barb-Sorry, I been crying since New years myself to a point of almost having an anxxity attack yesterday. New years just really made me look at all the failure instead of the good.
Kelly-thanks for checkin in on me!
Sindy- Get enought sleep! that is the only way you are going to survive the Tax season
Vits- Hive free thoughts!

PlumCrazyGirl

Jacque - I felt I had to take my anti-anxiety med on the first. Been prescribed well over 14 months ago -- took maybe 2 doses.

Kizzy - welcome.

Sindy - awesome for not gaining during the holiday season.

Vita - I agree - no hives for you this year!

Kelly - thanks for your listening ear.

kelly_a

HI Friends!! Let's all take charge of our health this year....each and everyone of us deserves to be healthy and happy!!

Been working on putting Xmas away. A good part of it is done, but still some left. Oldest son wants to go to Pizza Ranch for supper, which is out of town for us, and pretty sure dh will not wanna go since he's been working OT for a week now. Maybe we can go for lunch tomorrow. Yesterday and today have not been the greatest for eating, but trying to do better as the day goes on.

Kizzy ~ welcome to our little support group...glad to have you along! Your nutritional and exercise goals look great! Yay!! I need to be doing that again...it does help!

Jacque ~ hold your head high hon. try to stay focused and think positively. be true to **you** take care...

Cindy ~ hope you get to feeling better soon...I know what a busy time of year this is for you. I hope it's not too challenging for you and that it is manageable. Kudos girl! No holiday wt gain!! Nice!

Let's have a great FIRST New Year's week and rock the scale Friday! We can do this!

sindyb9

Jacque dont look back it just makes it worse, I feel so bad all my Pepper's seam very stressed starting off the new year. We will get this and when we do we can then look back at all the fight we put into it. But for now lets move forward and dont stress on what we did last year.

I have screwed up big time this year with my finances, weight, and exercise, putting everyone else first, well not this year me first I have to fix everything and the more I went over it the more it stressed me out ended up with headaches, sick to my tummy, reflux and major depression. I am no longer going to do that to myself. I am learning to ask for help when I need it and not stressing over the things I cant fix right off. I will take them one at a time and fix it. We are all capable women and can do anything we set our minds too no matter how tough it gets. We need to stick together and work on one thing and one day at a time.

:flowerforyou: we can do this. Will check back later. Take some time for you :bigsmile:

PlumCrazyGirl

[I have screwed up big time this year with my finances, weight, and exercise, putting everyone else first, well not this year me first I have to fix everything and the more I went over it the more it stressed me out

Oh, Sindy -- guess what, I was the same way this year.... see we truly have more in common that we thought.

Well ladies, I did only a 15 min walk at work fitness program. The massage therapist stopped me for a "What is happening w/you Barb?" chat. She's seeing my fb posts and knew something was up w/my life. So....
I did walk the dog today..... I did not purchase the christmas candy at 75% off.

Trying ... trying.. trying....

sindyb9

Morning Pepper's,
Well got a walk in because the subway was having issues and walked from 3 stations away. It was not that bad and felt great :laugh:

Barb I knew we had a lot in common and I see the same with all the other Pepper's too. that is why we all stick together. We will learn together. :bigsmile:

It all comes down to one question we should be asking ourselves everyday. Who comes first? and to answer that question with I AM. I am asking myself that everyday to remind me what would everyone do if there was no me because I got so sick or stressed that I could not help anyone anymore. We need to help ourselves, it does not mean we cant help others but when it comes down to it we need to be healthy, so we can be there to help others.

Lets keep going and work one day at a time. Remind ourselves to do one thing for me a day. I would like to make that a challenge and let us know everyday what you did for You Today. Let me know what you think. Will check back soon.

kelly_a

morning, how's everyone doing today? with your water intake? I have been doing ok, at or just under 8 a day, but really would like around 10-12.

Cindy, I really like your theory. Another one I try to remember is, 'would I treat my family the way I am treating myself?' NO. So, yes, we need to realize each and every day that we matter, that we ARE important, and put ME first. It's that simple....ha, well, it looks that way. But seriously, it kinda all starts with us. If momma ain't happy, ain't nobody happy!

Things I want to get back into routine again are.....
1. logging my food
2. exercise AND setting goals...esp. our "walk/jog miles to pepper challenge". I know I am capable of 3-4 day/15-20 wk! Really!

So, my goal for ME today is to get on my treadmill at least 30 minutes! Let's bring it team!

jacque509

OMG!!!(goodnees)I logged for the first time in I don't know how long and it's a wonder I din't put on 50 lbs this year. I was over at least 600 calories. Boy have I been kidding myself of how good I thought I was doing! So Goal number #1 log food always!!!
Did worse yesterday on the wateer but is def going to try and work on that today. Dinner was great but after dinner killed me. My son made cinnimon rolls and of course i had 2!
Kelly - I def want to start the walking to peppers again. so plan tonight to walk when I get home
Sindy love the idea of posting what we did for ourselves Def going to do that too.
Goals for today:
water
walk
treat for self
log all foods!!!

MissVitaVonCherry

Hey all,
Been doing great on the water doing at least 54 oz a day. Didnt log yesterday but did ok. I was craving apple pie and ice cream and told my baking friend and just like she always does she made it and came with a heaping helping for me it was so good but i knew it was so bad. back on track and rolling ! went to practice lastnight and it was good tonight is endurance and I know it is gonna make me sore. Hives going crazy today my right hand has been really swollen since lastnight because of them , and still is:( ohwell today is a new day. ITS cold here 29 degrees this morning i believe:drinker:
Goals today:
WALK
WATER
Me time:)
Barb~ YOu are so stretched thin my friend you need to let others help you out or you will dwindle away day by day.:smooched: HUG
Kizzy~WELCOME:drinker:
Keep making little day to day goals and try to knock them down:)

PlumCrazyGirl

First full day back at work (yesterday was a half day). Feels like the day is dragging.......

Did for me.... (so far)
**Went out to lunch w/a friend and HE paid. Yeah, cuz I had $6 on me.

**Was happy Burger king gave me the toy in the chicken tenders kids meal & the Burger King bobble head toy. Purchase of the whopper meal wasn't needed for the bobble head! I keep the toys at my desk for children of employees/retirees that come into the office. (I don't play with the toys at work - seriously...)

**Vented to my lunch date & asked him to check/fill the air pressure in my tires. Once had my car at his automotive shop, his mechanics were ooohh & aahhh over my ride. That's a great feeling.

**Vented to a work counterpart in NY who I've done business trips with (so we know each other professionally & personally).

**Printed out the wine comment cards & game answer sheets for my Ladies Wine Tasting Party. Yes, I did something for me on work time.

This morning I did feel really guilty. When I arrived at the guard gate at work I realized I didn't give Dave his pain meds before leaving the house. SInce he has 6 different pain med prescriptions, he's asked me to administer/monitior the pain meds. I felt selfish that I went to work w/o giving him something to ease his pain.

Only 1 hour & 15 minutes left of my work day.

sindyb9

I like what I am hearing Pepper's, having trouble with the water thing. If I drink my water I am in the bathroom every 5 mins or on the commute home it is really tough not sure how to get around that. Working on it. Doing very good with food today and did well last night. Still craving the sweets but not caving.

Goals (this week) doing mini goals and working my way up
drink water when I get to work and stop about 3pm so commute home dont kill me :laugh:
eating lots of veggies
try to walk 3 times a week for at least 20 mins.
still thinking on what I want to do for me today

Well back to work, will check back later :bigsmile:

kelly_a

hope you're all having a good Tues eve....well, sons and I went for lunch..Pizza Ranch. I have NO idea how many calories I ate, but didn't leave miserable, so that is a plus. At 64 oz for water...and it's really too late to force more. I didn't get on my treadmill, but I did watch the BL and walked in place and jump rope for 30 min. Wow, if anyone wants something to do to raise your heart rate, just pretend you are jumping rope...no rope necessary. I think I may have missed some of the show....I never did see the new trainers or their weigh in.

Yay...back in the bus tomorrow. my shoulder has seemed better today. anxious to see Dr the 13th. see you all tomorrow.:flowerforyou:

kizzy_muss

Exercise goals this week:

JAN 1 -Sat-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX AND WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS - the video not done - 4089

JAN 2 -Sun-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEP, GEORGE WALK N BOX - the videos not done yet - 4196

JAN 3 -Mon-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ JMS VIDEO (FORGOT THE NAME) the videos not done yet - 4134

JAN 4 -Tues-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, @ GEORGE WALK N BOX - the vids not done yet - 14383

JAN 5 -Wed-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS

JAN 6 -Thurs-JILLIAN MICHAELS VIDEO FORGOT THE NAME, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, JACKIE WARNER WORKOUT

JAN 7 -Fri-JILLIAN MICHAELS CARDIO KICKBOX, WALK @ LEAST 5000 STEPS, GEORGE FOREMAN WALK N BOX



Nutritional goals this week:

-NO FRENCH FRIES

-NO MUSHROOM N SWISS BURGER/SNACK WRAP

-Log all food every day.

-Drink at least 8 glasses of water everyday.

-Stay between 1200 - 1500 calories everyday

-BEVERAGE OF CHOICE: ONLY WATER AND GREEN TEA

since starting work for the new year on monday i have been eating mushroom n swiss snack wrap reason being is that i have not ate anywhere between 1200 - 1500 calories a day yet...lol....been doing great on no eating small fries and have been getting @ least 64 oz water everyday

have not done ANY of the exercise vids yet...so instead of marathoning it....ill just get in what i can...TODAY i will definitely do:
jillian michaels cardio kick box
george foreman walk n box
and the other jillian michaels video...walk @ least 5000 steps as well

sindyb9

Morning Pepper's,
Well did ok yesterday even though when I got home mom made a chocolate cake and I had to have a peice :grumble: Had enough calories to eat it

Will try to get a walk in on lunch today and so far doing good. Water not so good. I am trying to really get some in today, still feeling under the wheather, but have my appointment next week have to do bloodwork this week so I get the results back in time for my appointment.

Well check back later. Have some work to do.

jacque509

Good morning all. Well I logged all food yesterday and was over but so much less than day before so that a major improvement. Did not walk yesterday it rained all night after work. So will def try to walk today.
Kelly BL did weight in at the biginng on all but the new people have not been reveiled yet. The people that went with the newbies have a 4 week imunity so I bet we won't see anything of them until four weeks is up. They only showed the people who worked with B&J. This should be interesting.
Doing good with water. Put my pedometer on today so...
Goals:
log food
water
walk
Me time:
watch some TV or read new book, or maybe do some window shopping. Going out Friday and mama needs a new shrit to go with her jeans LOL

PlumCrazyGirl

Ok, got "normal" CAT scan reading for Dave. That's a plus. Thus my mood has been uplifted. So much that I promptly dropped $22.75 at a thrift store purchasing stuff for my party (wine glasses, wine glass charms, etc).

I did walk the dog this morning. Didn't last night.. .and son has basketball game at 815pm - away so adding my commute to the other school plus the game time, it will be late when I get home.

Gotta a rush project to do for work.
Bye

kelly_a

kizzy ~ it's ok....baby steps here...you'll get there, be patient.
cindy ~ feel better soon.
jacque ~ you're doing very well chicka
barb ~ ahhh....so good to know Dave had a good report! relief. deep breath friend.
hey vita....

for me, today has been very bad. water ok, food bad. time to pitch the holiday candy...blech. sugar-carb overload. ugh:sick:

PlumCrazyGirl

Breathing easier on this issue.... I'll tackle his other health issue when the specialist appointment is made.
b