Smokin' Hot Green Pepper's 1/14 week 2
kelly_a
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down .2 have a good one and take care0
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Not down at all..... up 5.5lb. seems like I'm on the yo-yo again, lose/gain each week.
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Good morning all.
Well I am feeling back to normal. I am not spending all my waking hours in the bathroom no more Thank God! So yesterday spent the day with kids. Daughter broke up with her boyfriend and did my best to keep her busy so she wouldn't think to much about it. Went to the mall and decided that I really need to **** or get off the pot so Today is a new day and I am going to try to make this as imprtant as the stupid stuff I get fixsted on like my games on FB and the book club reading, etc. So took a walk this morning a half of mile and plan to do it at least one more time today. I am going to be diligent on logging food too. So today weight is 255 and that up .6 so not bad considering I went on a food fest yesterday.
Hope all is well. Now off to do laundry and clean frig before I go to the store.0 -
been pretty quiet in here....hope everyone is ok...
surgery is Feb 24., so just a little over a month away. had bus trip yesterday, just a deliver and bring back to school, so no bleacher butt, but instead sofa/couch butt. I am so out of shape I am almost afraid to start again knowing the pain that will follow. not the best eating the last 2 days. broasted chicken/potatoes yesterday and birthday cake today. blech. tomorrow I am having Chinese w/my mom. ready to move on now....again. :ohwell: oh, and I put our chart back to 'green'...just didn't look right. as soon as Vita and Cindy check in w/wts, I will post it. gonna get ready to watch some tv. Jacque, glad you're feelin better, missed ya. I keep trying to get motivated and back on this wagon...I guess as long as we don't give up, we're doing ok.
wishin' all you lovely ladies a fine Sunday evenin:flowerforyou:0 -
Yup, let's do something or get off the pot.... And I agree, if we didn't up give, than we doing OK.
Last night was my ladies party. Overall, only 9 people. I got 6 last minute cancellations w/in 2 hours of event start. And folks who said they were attending were no call/no show. That truly irks me... if you can't make it, just say so.......
One friend cleaned out her gifts of wine she had gotten through the years. Came over w/6 bottles. Overall, I think 2 bottles were finished -- my calculations since every open bottle has contents in it.
I ordered a large fruit platter & cheese platter. Now, ladies, I have a lot of fresh fruit and cheese left over. I estimate between my 3 kids & me the fruit will be gone in 2 days. What was left filled the largest tupperware bowl I had -- the biggest "thatsa a bowl" in the tupperware line. And I have 6 unopened bottles of wine.0 -
hey team...hope it's been a good Monday for ya.. mine started out ok, but then the rest of the day my food was again out of control. each day I wake and say today is gonna be the day that I get it right. I plan my food, think about exercising, but it just ain't happening. I try to read success stories on here, read mag articles, go to bed with positive thoughts and say tomorrow is a new day. I am really frustrated why I can't get into the groove...so bummed. nothing I am doing to make that *click* happen is working.
Barb....I feel your anger..and I would be upset too. hugs0 -
Kelly I am soo in the same boat as you. feel nothing is clicking w/me either. I read success stories & instead of being inspired I get frustrated. I get in an emotional state then reach for a larger portion of something... or say I'll exercise today then don't make it a priority. And the worse is I could lose my job for not having a specific waist measurement.
I've often thought how many in my branch do aneroxic/bulimic actions just to make waist measurement. If the actions didn't wreck your body....... sigh.....
Today I attempted to jog w/the dog for 1 mile. At the 1/2 mile mark, a stray loose smaller dog (say 25lbs) appears. I attempt to turn my dog around so the stray doesn't see us. No such luck.... Now I got my sheperd mix growling as this little dog approaches & does the doggie sniff your *kitten* thing. My dog is protective of me & the house. So to have a stray approach us -- wasn't good.. Then this little dog has the balls to continue to approach us for 1/4 of a mile as I continue to walk mine back home, at one point, I'm walking backwards to watch the dogs & thinking please don't slip on ice, don't slip on ice. I felt if I let go of my leash, I would have a hard time seperating two dogs. I'm yelling at the other dog - go away... away... go away... 'then telling mine good boy, good Tonto, good boy
Seriously, this little dog ruined my walk. First time I've seen this dog... and why I walk mine at night. Usually the other dogs are in the house, few people are outside and it's quiet. My dog doesn't like anyone other than the family he shares the house with.0 -
Here's an article I found on the Drop10 Fitness Program for Women's website. This is another ladies only gym, I'm considering .....
Since we've all dealt w/emotional eating I thought I would cut/paste the article.
Emotional Eating & How to deal with it
March 1, 2009 by Eric
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As many of you know, it isn’t always hunger that causes you to reach for your favorite foods. Our moods and emotions can play a big role in how we view food and in how well we are able to stick to a healthy eating plan.
Emotional Eating Triggers
Fatigue caused by a hectic daily schedule or being overwhelmed by responsibilities can set off emotional eating. Depression and loneliness are other causes: Many people eat to fill a void or use food to keep themselves company. Some look to food as a distraction from a traumatic experience, such as the loss of a job, a death, or a breakup. But most who resort to emotional eating find that it can’t be traced to one specific cause — it’s simply a well-established pattern to fall back on food when they need comforting.
However, it’s not impossible to change patterns of behavior. There are other ways to deal with complicated emotions, and it’s much healthier to process feelings than to bury them with food. It’s important to realize that ultimately we do have power over our actions. Eating is something that can be controlled and enjoyed.
When you’re feeling overwhelmed and stressed out, here are some helpful ways to prevent your emotions from getting in the way of your weight-loss goals:
■Write in a journal. Keeping a food journal not only helps you keep tabs on what you’re eating but also on how you’re feeling at the time. Knowing what your eating triggers are will keep you on track. To break bad habits, you should record not only what and when you eat, but also the circumstances that prompted you to overindulge and make unhealthy choices.
■Keep yourself distracted. Instead of focusing on your cravings, engross yourself in a good book, listen to music, watch a movie, call a friend, or better yet, hit the gym or head outdoors and get some exercise.
■Cook something healthy. If you take the time and make the effort to prepare a wholesome meal, you’ll really enjoy eating it. Plus, cooking is a great way to take your mind off what’s bothering you.
■Reevaluate your emotions. Before you grab that doughnut, take a moment to think, “Is this going to make me feel any better?” Oftentimes, you just need to step back and have that moment of clarity0 -
oh Barb...thank you thank you. I know I eat for my emotions...I am addicted to food. I eat mindlessly....I don't even 'take a moment to think'....most of the time I don't even [care]. I know I am trying to fill a void, I shop groceries that way, clothes that way, crafts that way. thousands of dollars so very, very unnecessary. I think my problem is [self love]. Past trauma's haunt me. Why sometimes I can do this and other times fail, is way, way beyond me. I don't get it and trying to figure it out is overwhelming and exhausting. Everything you posted is so true....
I am so upset right now..... Confirmed to me just a little bit ago, in person, from a school board member that my supervisor (transportation director) lied right to my face. I had suspicions, as I have in the past over issues, and this time I followed thru on it. I am soo hurt. I don't know why people just can't speak the truth. Yes, the truth can be upsetting, but lie about it? That's double the damage right there. I don't know what to do. I would really like to have a meeting with my sup and our superintendent (which will be basically a waste of my time b/c they are connected at the hip). But I have no idea if the superintendent knows about this, and even if he does, I feel they should know how I feel and confront my boss with his lie. I rarely win with them. I have a contract only, no union, and the bus drivers have no one to go to for any problems. NO ONE. I want to cry. I want to scream. :sad: :frown:
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Kelly, I'm feeling similiar - what to scream & cry at the same time. I just spendt work time scouring the internet for something to make a change & add meaning to my life... I looked at other fitness centers, karate, ballet, weight watchers. Of course, the weight watchers just depressed me. Sure, celebrities can lose weight & get in great shape when you can hire a personal assistant, nanny, trainer, and housekeeper. Soo jealous that my income is not at that level.
The fitness center has all these testimonies of those who have have lost a lot of weight or inches. My first thought was and do you have 3 kids & a spouse w/medical issues who is now refusing to drive.
With the karate & ballet... I just thought, I'm too uncoordinated for that. Tried dance as a teen and learned it's two left feet I was graced with.
Feel I need to find something ..... something... something that will spark me... thinking Great, it's Wednesday I have xxxx today.0 -
well, I know something that WILL work....temporarily. how bout if I meet you at the local bar and we have a few! just to take it ALL AWAY for a short while...couple glasses of Sangria....shot or two.:drinker: HA, then bam! right back to reality! well, pretty unsteady on my feet first.... ok, so that isn't gonna happen. I know someday, some week, things will improve. til that happens....well, just day to day is all I got. that's a big IF and WHEN [change to happen]. just so ya know...you ladies are my rocks...each and everyone of you. you give me hope when I don't believe in a darn thing, you give me strength when I am weak...and you show me love that is unconditional. what more could I ask for? you raise me up 0
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:flowerforyou: the support is great here.... it's heartwarming, needed and much appreciated. :flowerforyou:0
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:smooched: Kelly I am sending you all my love and hugs.
BOY the **** that has been going on here,dont even know where to start, hate to keep it al bottled up but exhausting if I tell it. Stuck between a rock and a hard place basically.
Weighed in last week 195:indifferent: same as always...not going anywhere......
Very emotional......stuck in my head and to make matters worst as i went shopping on base today the dietician and workout fitness trainers from the gym were there talking about exercise and health....just made me feel bad about my self......arg......
WORKED my butt off lastnight at a skating practice for another team.......on the sligh going to practice with them.......
went this weekend to see ther team taht I am moving to in july play and they were AWESOME so I am trying to kick my butt to be the best for when I try out for them...you know walking in and having no doubt that I can make their A team and not settling for their B team.
Barb~I totally hate when a dog comes and gets my dogs going! the little one starts screaming and sounds like i am choking him and the big one barks to high heaven...runines your day
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Hey all,
Wow Sunday i sounded sooo motivated huh? Well daughter turned that around real quick with drama, drama, drama, needless to say ate alot crap sunday night. spent my day off monday helping Mom with errands. Still dealing with daughter decided she needed a break and would not answer phone and took off Sunday night and did not retun til Tuesday morning. Don't u just LOVE ur kids sometime? Well trying to catch up here and get focus. Need to make up 8 hours at work from being sick last week. So this week will be a hairy one will need to put in 10-12 hours day with no lunch if I want to catch up. So wah! wah! I know sound whiney huh?
Kelly- I ate liars, that is really one of my biggest pet peeves. I hate when you feel suck in a job.
Barb- Hang in there, The dog thing happen to me too. I just called animal control to pick up the strays. I walk mine in the early morning and late at night for the same reason. The one things I hate about my neighborhood is all the animals are left ooutside 24/7 Even the little dogs. Texas can get cold sometimes and I think its just mean that they leave their pets outside all the time. I have a big dog now and she stays inside unless the weather is nice and even then she sleeps inside.
Vita- stay focus and u will make the team!
Sindy- I am sure u are in major overload now since ur working two jobs hang in there. I am looking for a second job myself to make ends meet. Can't seem to find one in my feild so I am going for myabe fast foods place we shall see.0 -
Morning Pepper's,
It has been really crazy starting the second job and all the snow storms. Well have been doing ok on the food no exercise until last night. I get out at 9PM and walked to the bus stop and found that I would have to wait 35 mins for another bus. This is every night so I got frustrated and walked home so looks like I can get exercise in after all. Got a 25 min walk home. Well I realize I have to check in during the morning or it gets so busy I dont have time. I cant get the site at my second job.
Well it is already getting busy will try to catch up with posts. I did not gain or loose anything again this week. Will check back later0 -
mornin' SHGP's. ok, so this is the chart. plzzzzzzzzzzz let me know if you want me to add, delete, change anything. I thought keepin it as current as possible would help us...to focus on the present. let me know your thoughts!
since Monday was a snow day for us, I am going to eat Chinese today with my mom. Now, my plan is to try to limit the sugar, salt. I know, HA! will stick to water, and LOTS of water today. guess what I did this am? I could not sleep when dh woke, so @ 5:45 this am I was doing Leslie Sansone. I know, crazy!! I wanted to do the 2 mile, but couldn't figure out how to advance my lil dvd player. silly huh? I did this in my bedroom, cuz I didn't want to wake son sleeping. I think I burned a 100 cals, in 15 mins w/3lb wts!! I think I burn more sittin and watchin tv! a few times my shoulder bothered, but I just kept going. so, I really want to add to this workout and will do something later. that is my PLAN!
have a good one all, make it count!!
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Nice chart kelly you can just go ahead and put 195 in there for that gap I have there on 1/7
Jacque~Sorry yourdaughter did that I cant imagine what it would be like but I know it is in the future for me:( Good luck on the looking for a second job, as I am still stuck looking for a first:( Head up
Sindy~ You are a busy girl! glad that you got to walk, way better then waiting for 35 mins..
Kelly~ have fun at lunch today:) wish I was eating that:)
got a short walk in today ankle swollen from lastnights practice fell and kicked it with the metal fro the other skate= a huge swollen bruise, but better then the alternative;)
Have a good and productive day peppers I am gonna get out there and enjoy the few mins opf sun as i havnt seen it in a long time!0 -
Someone in my building must know I have been feeling down in the dumps. Had to go to our Atlantic City unit this morning... when I got to my desk at 1pm, I found a goodie bag but no note/card.
Inside the goodie bag was a bottle of Shivarz wine labeled "Sweet *****" -- a yankee candle and a bath set from Bed Bath Bodyworks that includes shower gel, lotion & body spray. NO ONE is claiming to be the gift giver.
It's one nice gift so I do want to thank the person. I estimate it's from a woman... the wine was wrapped in 3 different colored tissue paper & 2 different colors of curling ribbon. I don't think an guy would do that. And if a guy gives a woman a wine called "Sweet *****" she may be offended. So it's gotta be a woman who knows 1) I have been depressed and or 2) knew I had a wine party & didn't come to it.
Sounds like a mystery for Scooby Doo and the gang.0 -
Well I am at the second job and its very slow. It is snowing and freezing and think I will cab it tonight. I am so out of shape the walk killed me and I dont want to get run down this early in the season. I really need to check in everyday I get so down in the dumps when I dont and feel very alone with all my issues. You guys are my support and I love the love :bigsmile:
Kelly I cant stand when someone lies as well. It drives me crazy and I dont like when people talk negative about others as well. Hang in there it always comes back to them in some form. :flowerforyou: Love the chart green is better :drinker:
Jacque one day at a time. I am hoping when I do my taxes I can fix some of the financial strain. Girls are tough I would have 15 boys rather one girl glad mine is on her own. :laugh: Things will work out.
Barb very nice secret present giver. Love it hope it made you feel better. Remember text me anytime.
Vita you will have no problem making the team. Hope your ankle feels better. I have been doing the same job every tax season for the last seven years. It is good to know after the holidays I can play catch up a little they will always hire me back I have experience.
Well have a half hour before I go home. Have a great night.0 -
Thinking fitness kickboxing as my "me" time. It's a hour long class.0
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evenin' friends...lunch was ok...over ate. just before 5pm got my "orders" (thanks Barb! )...so I got my gear on and did a 3 mile with Leslie, for a total of 4 miles today. hopefully, getting my *miles* ticker to Jacque on here will motivate me. have bus trip tomorrow eve, and an all day one Saturday. really need to get my hair cut...which might help my mood too.
Barb ~ solve your goodie bag mystery yet? what a neat surprise. the littlest things can mean the most! yeah...wish I had a personal trainer, chef..etc. I can't even imagine what that would be like. maybe I should go to school for both of those?? actually, I don't need either...I just need to enforce what I know and do it. lovin' the karate idea! I can see you sooo in a black belt!
Vita ~ thank you sweetie... and girl, you have done A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. !! you might be in a plateau..just keep plugging away. I am so proud of you!! that dietician and personal trainer can get LOST! I said so! I know you'll give your best for that new team!! fingers, toes, & eyes crossed for you!! how is your ankle...sounds painful! hope you were able to take in the sun today!!
Jacque ~ ahhh, the highs an lows of self esteem. so understanding you. sorry about the situation w/dd. hope that all works out. take it easy this week. re the animals...so sad. we have 2 neighbors that each booted an indoor cat out this Fall. Now we hear them howl, cry..all day, all nite. hate it. what is wrong with people?? I mean we have wind chills in the -20*. c'mon. Those animal shelter ads on tv break my heart...
Cindy ~ HIIIIIIIIIIIIII!! well, you are one busy pepper! I used to walk in the winter/evening and loved it...soooo refreshing! Afraid to fall, slip, or trip now. Our small town streets and sidewalks are not in the best shape. sounds like you're doing good w/food and exercise!! how did your blood tests come out?
ok, here's to an awesome Thursday. WE are... **SHGP**:drinker:0 -
cool. Love the support here. you's all are the bestest peppers!:smooched:
OMG...I just realized I have been here 2 years...today! not givin' up.0 -
Happy 2 year anniversary to Kelly! I think I will raise my glass to toast your longevity. Ok, I've been drinking this new bottle of wine. OMG... tasty. Never knew a Sweet ***** could be sooooo gooood. Wait a minute, that sounds like something my hubby would say! However, I never knew a wine would be labeled Sweet ***** either.
Yes, found out who gave me the wine. It was a woman in my building who could not make the Wine Tasting Party.
She revealed herself when i posted a pic of the wine bottle on fb.
Fitness kickboxing has more classes that meet my schedule so leaning towards that over karate. Will cost me more than Curves did but I think I will get better results. Going to check out next week. Thinking to start beginning of Feb.
We are such a supportive group, I feel blessed to be a part of this.
Evening ladies.... gotta get to bed.0 -
good mornin' to ya team! chilly and gettin' bitter chilly! feelin' ok at the moment. need to push the fluids after the buffet yesterday. AF is here. house chores all day, then bus trip after my pm route. I am gonna try n post my workout goals later. hopefully seein it will keep me accountable. I was watchin' GMA this am and saw the clip about the lady who was in a car wreck and missing for 8 days, and lived. amazing. anyway, she had some wonderful messages I will leave with you all...
" take pride in what you've gone thru in life, and become stronger because of it. you can't control what life throws at you, but you can control how you deal with it. "
have a good one and make it count! :flowerforyou:0 -
Morning,
Kelly Happy 2 year. that is great see you can stick with it. 
my test results were perfect except for the A1C. But it did not change from last time. He was impressed I did not gain over holidays :drinker: No meds :drinker: :drinker: I have my next appt. in May. He wants at least 1/2 a pound a week. No sweat I am going to do this.
Well have to do a training so I will check back later.0 -
" take pride in what you've gone thru in life, and become stronger because of it. you can't control what life throws at you, but you can control how you deal with it. "
AMEN! Thanks Kelly for posting this.
Hey Sindy an A1C is an Airman First Class in my world.... what is A1C is your world?
1/2 is do-able.....
Hi Miss V - thinking of you!
Hi Jacque - thinking of you!0 -
Good day all!!!
So I woke up this morning oh sooo very tired, kinda buring my candle on both ends. Forgetting that its only Thursday, I thought it was Friday and I weight in. Oh I so hope I don't screw up today becuase I really like the number I saw today. I already put in more so far today than yesterday at this time. So must be very good for dinner.
I applied at Taco bell, JIB and McD and because a co worker made a valid point a also applied at 2 home heath agency. I just want a simple job. If I go to Home Health it alot of paperwork. I know I should be happy that I have one job but since not so dear ex hubby has decieded he dosn't want to pay Child support we are just not making it. DD has got herself another job but her cheer job just cut some of her hours as of yesterday so she also is looking for another job to replace the cheer job. My poor son keeps saying he wish he could help but they are just not hiring kids any more under the age of 15. thank god we live in one of the more lower cost of living cities.
Kelly- Happy 2 years my 2 year mark was in December
Barb-Enjoy that wine, and kick *kitten* in KB. A1C is a blood test that does a measurment of your blood sugar for 3 months
Erika-hope that ankle heals up soon
Cindy-be careful on that ice, Keep up the good work 1/2 pound is doable0 -
hahah just realize I put under the age of 15 I meant 18 LOL my ds is 15 so I think I was thinking that as I was writing LOL0
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just gettin' home. one tired pepper here. -6* right now. b..b..b..buurrr! it's gonna be worse in the am...our coldest temps this season. well gang, I had a good day eating. stayed within cals and got in 3 miles with Leslie. yay ME. could have done better on water, but one thing at a time, right? anyone up for a challenge? I will, ideas please!! I know said I would do Shred with Jacque, but am working my way up slowly to that. Right now my plan is to start it Feb 1st. Will do is 2-3 times a week til I have surgery. Then I dunno what will happen with my workouts....back to flab I guess. I have an exercise routine for the next week, and will post it tomorrow am. gonna get some rest. 10 days left of January. Let's get serious here ladies. Even if it's only one thing....it counts!
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