200+ Fryin' the Fat

KendalBeee

In the south in the summer, it is hot and humid, which leads to a lot of afternoon/evening thunderstorms.

The other week I was telling my dad I needed to find out how much it would cost to have a tree taken down. It's not a big tree, but it was dead. Apparently God gave me some free yard work cause when I went out in the yard yesterday to try to make lexi make her pees and her poops before the storm hit, I noticed the tree had COME OUT OF THE GROUND and was leaning against the branches of another tree. (it was kind of on a slope and it looked like the dirt around the base was too soft to hold it in place anymore)

I was worried the wind from the upcoming storm would shove it around and make it break the fence, so I had to wrastle (yes, the southern version of wrestle lol) the thing to get it to lay down. The red arrow on the picture is roughly where it stood in the yard.

now I don't know what to do with it LOL

Yocum1219

Amy/Katie--NOW I feel better about my belly! My waist was actually getting a bit bigger as my fat seemed to loosen up & I was so frustrated b/c I knew I was working so hard & the scale was being my friend for once, so I was so confused!!

Welcome to newcomers (Megan, Melissa, JustMe)! We're only one week in, and we always start a new challenge, so you can just hop right on over to that one when this one ends! Such fun!

OK, I've been brave, or crazy, depending on how you wanna look at it. I joined another challenge for 30-somethings. The idea is for the month of July, to burn 3500 cal/week. If you do, your team earns 3 points, if you don't, they lose 3 points. The "losing" team has to post pics of themselves in their swimsuit (I'm hoping just on that thread, just in case I'm on the losing team). No slacking! Plus it motivates me to move, whereas before, I just kinda did it if I "had time" Now I have others depending on me, so I know I'll do better. )

My one advantage is that next week for VBS, I lead the music & have to teach the kids all of the dance moves, by demonstration, so that's at least an hour of dancing a night for 4 nights!! I can get in some elliptical time on lunch here at work, but that leaves me the weekends to MAKE myself Zumba or something! ) So crack the whip for me!! Maybe it'll make it a habit for me!

Kendall-I'd find a friend with a chainsaw, or see if your paper has a bargain basement type add they'll let you run for free & advertise free firewood, for tree removed, something like that. Freecycle is a good website to list that kind of stuff too.

Tammy-wow, what a rough weekend! Glad all is headed back on the right track! And yes, God is GREAT!!

And now back to work...I'm getting better at finding a moment to get on here & still pound out enough work that the boss doesn't notice! Helps the typing skills! :-) TTYL!!

kmturtle3

Hey guys! Finally some quietish time in my life to do some responding to you beautiful people. Work is again, quite hectic this week. We had the regional team (so that work's out to be my boss' boss' boss' boss"... yeah... big wigs) in to walk our store yesterday, which is super nervewracking, so I spent a bunch of time Monday and early yesterday cleaning and getting all my ducks in a row. It went well for me, not for the rest of the store.... but none of the things they had issues with were in my control, so whatev.
Yesterday was the first day of my distance running/P90X hybrid, so I ran 2 miles with a bunch of walking warm-up and cool down time, mostly because I felt weird only working out for 25 minutes without the walking, so I just kept walking until I got to 50 minutes. Today I did chest/back/ab ripper.... and for the first time, completed every single one of the ab ripper moves. No breaks. It hurt. I'm actually really excited about this program because Saturday will be a run day, and then Sunday will be either a tempo run day or a cross training day, so that makes it easy to keep up with working out when out of town. That's what I love so much about running. You can take it with you anywhere.
Because of how much I've worked in the past 2 days, I MIGHT not have to work on Friday, and if I do, its going to be for 2-4 hours max. This is awesome news because we are driving up north (U.P. baby!) to my Uncle's cabin for the 4th. I don't know if I've told you guys this, but I'm somewhat obsessed with pie baking. I don't do it nearly as much as I used to (for obvious reasons), but I'm making 2 to take up north - a peanut butter pie that I've made a couple of times and then a blueberry-peach pie with pecan crumb topping that I have never made. So that's what I'll be doing on Friday until Chris gets out of work and we can head up north. I'm excited.

Ok, enough about me, onto you!

Karen, that challenge you joined sounds very fun/cool. I think that's awesome- the more motivation, the better!

Kendal, I don't know why you aren't just muscling that tree into pieces. Aren't you a bad@ss now? I agree with Karen - put it on craigslist or put a sign in your yard. Someone will come for it. I have never been on a cruise and don't know if I would like it or not... I sort of fear enclosed spaces and also really don't like eating with strangers. But I've heard they are super super fun.

Amy, I hear ya on feeling like you're not doing enough workout-wise. But you totally are! I was thinking that maybe the reason you're seeing some more loss is because you're taking it a little easier on your body. Maybe your body has finally realized that it can let go of stuff its been holding on to because it thought it needed to keep it around to fuel all the intense activity you were doing. I don't know why I'm suggesting something to you - you're the nutritional genius of the group. Thanks for the belly fat factoid... lately I have been freaking out that I am going to end up with loose skin on my belly when this is done - I have a stupid pouch that hangs down when I am doing pushups and I HATE it. I am so sorry about your cat drama. That sucks! Hopefully the cat comes home and you are stress free until the hubbs comes home for good.

Lacey, I completely have Italy/Europe envy right now. That is SO amazing that you are going to get to do that. Its too bad Jeff won't be able to come with. But it sounds like you're gonna get Amy!

missxlaur, thanks for the congrats on the loss. That's usually how my body works... I'll lost .2-1 pounds for like 3 weeks continously, and then after TOM, I drop between 3-5 pounds in one week. Its kinda cool.

tammykoon, congrats on walking a full mile!!! That's a huge accomplishment!!! :flowerforyou:

Victoria, good to hear from you, hope you're surviving the busyness, we miss you!

Nava and Megan, I agree that my story is very similar. I was consistently about 175-190 pounds, and then I got this desk job, and met my husband, and before I knew it, I was 240. Stupid sitting at work, sitting at home, and eating all the time. Who knew that was bad for you? lol

Laura, don't stress it too much and just try to be conscious of what you are eating while on vacation - we'll be here when you get back to whip you into shape! :happy:

Katie, 40 pounds is awesome! Hopefully your scale lets you keep it. You are doing awesome at squeezing the workouts into your crazy schedule - I'm impressed! I hope everything gets figured out with your wife and the migraines. That sounds awful, and I'm sorry you guys are dealing with that.

Jenn - I totally accepted your friend request! Thanks!

Melissa, welcome, I think your goals are really great and completely achievable! I also have a goal of not being completely stupid with food over the 4th. I'm nervous.

Sarah (wiggle), I agree with Amy, any loss is a loss, and something to be proud of. You earned that .1 pounds, woman!

justme84x, welcome, tell us more about you!

Manda, I think as long as you improve your 5k time, you're doing great. Just keep pushing it and you'll get there.

Karen, I also have no sewing skills. I can sew buttons, mend some holes, that's pretty much it. In home ec I did make a pretty sweet giant sheep dog. His head fell off after about 2 weeks though. :blushing:

Kristina, RUNNING! I'm so excited! I really, really, really want to be running with you and Victoria in October. So unless I get injured, which I'm going to do everything in my power to not let happen, I WILL be there. Are you already on a marathon training schedule? I started with a 10K training schedule and planned it out so that after the 10K I have I think 8 weeks of 1/2 marathon training to get me to October 16. I am so hopeful that you do the full. It would be awesome to see you achieve that.

To everyone who lost - CONGRATS!!!! The hard work is paying off!

manda2j

Amy~ Thank you I really wanted it, but knew it wasn't possible.. oh well! Hey, I hope your cat returns poor little guy (gabe)
Melissa~ those are great goals! i know what you mean about the 4th.. I'm a sucker for overeating on the holidays!!! ugh! We can do it
Megan~ I know how you feel about being the "fat one" in the group.. all my husband's family are skinneee! it sucks! We'll be here for you to help you and encourage you as you lose this weight and keep it off for good!!
Katie~ Thanks!! I know, I'm the same way, if I were to not hit that goal it would be so devastating... so glad that i caught it before I got too far in That is awesome about your weight Loss girl! That's amazing and such an inspiration!!! woop!
navajoon~ that is awesome that you were able to overcome the temptation at the restaurant! way to go.. and especially on walking there! Go Green hahahaha!!
tammy~ your walk sounds wonderful! i love scenery!!
Lacey~ your idea to Kendal was awesome... make him take it LOL! and thanks on the encouragment... also, where is Brugge? lol i must have missed that post.
Karem~ I miss VBS! Have a good time!
Kerry~ thanks for the encouragement! i see that as well.. I am trying to reduce it..so far this week it's been hard.. my legs kill me soon after i start.. im hoping this passes! Also, yumm peanut butter pie! i couldnt make one, i'd eat it all! LOL!

Purplebunnysarah

Hey all, just thought I'd pop in for a bit to cruise the thread. Congrats on everyone who lost this week--any loss is a victory! (Or so I keep telling myself.)

My two weeks of hell at work are almost over. I finished off the audit response today so I'll fire that off to my manager in Winnipeg tomorrow. We're getting in a 28-sample project on Saturday that we want to rush through the lab so we can bill it for June so that means I get to work at least half a day this weekend. My husband is sulking about that because I'd initially said we would have the whole three-day weekend together, but we can use the money and I think I'll try to minimize my weekend hours. Probably work some OT next week just tying off loose ends before my vacation.

I'm not sure what is up with my body but my loss seems to have stagnated. I suspect it's all the sugary and salty crap I've been eating lately, and I really need to get my act together on that. So far I've been maintaining all week so I'm not holding my breath for a big loss this week either, despite being under or close to my calorie goal every day for the past two weeks. I have a target deficit of ~750 calories and I've managed at least a 300 calorie daily deficit every day, and sometimes up to 850 so you'd think I'd see SOMETHING.

Laceylala

Week 6 day 1 of P90x is complete. Yeay. I really like the chest back triceps work out. it's all over the place and goes by fast and I like how utterly tired my upper body is for hours and hours afterwards. I did most of the AB ripper video too. Two things I just cannot do cuz of my lower back but I can feel my core getting stronger.

I think tomorrow I'm going to do as much yoga as I can with my shoes on. At least the first 45 minutes of it. I'm in the mood for it.


I got the bulk of my trip booked. Yeay! And the bestest part is that Amy is coming with go Paris and Brugge (Belgium). Double Yeay!!

megruder

Megan & Nava - I hear you with the desk job. I think that was how I got from 240 to 280 in just 1 year. That and going out to eat and having dessert all the time.

Nava - I'm sure the walk burn at least some of dinner off. Sometimes I wish it were safe enough for me to walk or bike to work, just to burn the extra calories. It's only 2.5 miles one way, but no sidewalk or bike lane and a very dangerous stretch of road with lots of vehicular accidents. I hope you're enjoying England.

Victoria - Glad to hear you're still with us at least in spirit. I hope life slows down for you soon.

Kendal - Any news on the job yet? Cool for the free tree removal service. I'd chop it up for firewood, then have a cookout this fall.

Tammy - Way to go on the 1 mile walk! I'm constantly amazed at how excited I get now over achievements made while working out. When I talk about them in real life, my friends and family think I've been abducted or something.

Amy - Just a thought, but do you think backing off of the vigorous workout programs might be part of the weight loss you're seeing this week? I only say that because I keep reading where people tend to lose inches not pounds while doing P90X, Insanity, etc... I've also noticed that the weeks I hit the gym really hard 5 or 6 days in a row, I don't seem to see the scale move as much. Also, this past week I've only been going every other day and I'm seeing a bunch of weight loss this week.

Karen - I know what you mean. I was so excited about the 40 lbs lost, but my belly seems like it has gotten bigger. I'm feeling much better about it now. Ah, pictures in a bathing suit? I'm feeling less self-conscious about my body, but I'm still not crazy about the spare tire while in my bathing suit. That would definitely be motivation to get the 3500 calories burned each week.

Kerry - I hope you have fun at the cabin!

Sarah (thes) - I hope the scales move for you!

Lacey - Yay for Europe trip!


Check-in for Wednesday... 2024 burned / 1998 consumed / 26 deficit - No exercise, probably would've been better if I didn't eat the breadstick and chocolate cake at dinner. But, damn it I haven't had chocolate cake in a long while.

I need to vent... I can't stand it when there are two people that are in a relationship together and EVERYONE knows it is an unhealthy relationship, i.e. one of them keeps breaking it off and going back to their ex but comes back a couple weeks later to the point where they haven't been a couple for more than 3 months at a time. Then after 9 months of that, they get MARRIED!? and everyone is suppose to be happy for them and pretend like everything is fine. Are you F***ING kidding me? You know it isn't going to last, but you still have to buy them a damn present and go to the sham that is the wedding. :grumble: To make matters worse, the one that is putting up with this crap from their partner is jealous of your healthy relationship so they keep trying to put a wedge between you and your partner. :explode: Plus, the unhappy individual psycho-stalks your partner/spouse because they used to be/are friends AND all four of you work at the same place! :mad: (Yes, *kitten* drama does exist.) There are MANY reasons why I'm ready for us to move to Chicago. This is quickly moving to the top of the list. /rant

BTW the scale tease did NOT happen today/yesterday whatever you consider it. It actually went down another 0.2 lbs.

Edit to add: We had to have dinner tonight with this other couple and two other mutual friends. I made sure I was looking damn fine and super sexy with my 40 lbs lost! :devil:

anvy0530

Check in for Wednesday: 2694 calories burned/ 1801 calories eaten/ 893 deficit.

Katie: OMG, that drama with the frenemy is horrible. I had the "joy" of a similar experience with my brother and his on again, off again girlfriend about 11 years ago. They aren't together anymore (haven't been for years) but now they have an 11 year old daughter who has been caught between them multiple times. I had a really hard time faking excitement for them. It's awesome, though, that you were looking HOT at dinner with that particular couple.

Lacey: I like the Chest/Back/Triceps workout. Yay for Paris & Bruges!!! (it drives me insane the the spelling for that city is Bruges or Brugge - I keep looking it up and seeing both spellings)

Sarah: I have A LOT of experience with weight loss slowing down for no good reason. I wish I could tell you how to fix it but everyone is different. For me, I play with calories (both up & down), cut out processed foods and changed my exercise. I hope it passes soon. Remember, your tape measure is your friend - you'll still be shrinking even if your scale isn't cooperating.

Kerry: My scale is REALLY liking me so far this week. I'm at about 4.5 pounds lost AND it's my TOM. I honestly DO think it's the lessening of the exercise intensity. I have no scientific evidence to back that up but it HAS to be the answer. Your pies sound terrific!

Karen: Your new challenge sounds fun. I don't know about posting pics of myself in a swimsuit. I hope your team WINS!

Kendal: YAY for free yard work! I keep wishing the sheep across the street would come over and gnaw on my uber-long grass and I'd get free yard work but they seem to be content with their pasture so I guess I'm gonna have to pull out my retarded lawnmower this weekend. Dangit.

When I got up this morning, Gabe didn't want to go for a walk so me & Sofie took off at a trot. My first "run" in a while. I didn't go very fast and my foot seems to be pretty ok. I stayed up last night waaaayyyy late looking at train tickets to Paris and to Bruges and then I got all wrapped up in looking at things to do and before i knew it, it was 1 am. I need a nap.

pinbotchick

Wed check-in 3086 burned and exercise was hour long bike ride... Life is getting crazier. Unexpected company up this weekend. Every weekend in July is filled with company.

Kendal - see if Mr. Reunion has a chain saw... Nothing hotter than a man with a saw.

Amy and Lacey - drooling in jealousy!!!

Thanks Lacey!!! I can't wait to read the books.

Kerry and Kristina - I hope we get to meet up in Detroit (Hallie too)...

Gotta run and shower - my first clients at 8am.

anvy0530

Ok - I know it's not weigh in day but I just wanted to say.......

I'M NOT OBESE ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

kmturtle3

Ok - I know it's not weigh in day but I just wanted to say.......

I'M NOT OBESE ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou:

CONGRATS!!! :bigsmile: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

I completely think that stupid BMI is a bit ridiculous, because I've seen pictures, and there is NO way anyone would have looked at you recently and thought you were obese. You are doing so great, and are a huge inspiration to the rest of us! You should celelbrate! With carrots! <---- my attempt at sarcasm on MFP... you know, cuz you really should celebrate with cake. Or booze. But that would just defeat the purpose of all of this, now wouldn't it?

KendalBeee

AMY- OMG YYAAAAAAYYYY!!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

I don't have time to read everything this morning....skimmed through and read the responses directed at me though. Mr. Reunion came over again last night and was talking about that tree....I think he's going to take care of it for me without me having to ask lol. No news about the job yet. Every day that passes, I expect to get an email that says "thanks but no thanks."

Today is my podiatrist appointment. I think my blood pressure is gonna be high cause I'm so anxious about it. I'm not a fan of needles and to already be told that it's going to burn does not help me relax any.

anvy0530

Kendal: Mr. Reunion sounds like a keeper. Any guy who does something before you ask (and when he doesn't even HAVE to) is freaking awesome!!!!

Kerry: Yeah, I think the BMI is kind of lame but I'm totally stoked to just be "overweight". I DID celebrate with CARROTS!!! How funny! I'll celebrate with Italian wine in Italy with The Hubbs next week- but I'll be reasonable. :happy:

Yocum1219

Amy--WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!! So awesome!!! :flowerforyou: :drinker: :bigsmile:

Kendal-I want a Mr Reunion that does stuff before I ask!! I have to beg the hubby as it is to get crap done! Good luck with the Dr Appt!

Katie-sorry for drama!! Yay for scale non-tease! (Did that make sense?)

Quick skim, sorry if I missed someone!

Yeah, the bathing suit is def an incentive to WORK!! Though mine is one of those good ones that "hides" a lot of the bad stuff! I guess I have a final goal of wearing a "normal" bathing suit again, not one with a skirt & extra material that makes me think of MY mother!!

Laceylala

Amy - let me know what you find for Paris and Brugge. I HAVE to stay off the internet as much as possible today lol. I spent too much time figuring out plane tickets yesterday, and I still need to book the room for Brugge...and then one for Paris soon too! lol.
YEAY for not being obese anymore!:drinker: :drinker: :drinker: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:

Karen - ohhhh that IS a good incentive to keep working out!!

Kendal - I hope the cortizone shot works, don't blame you on the big needle in the heel though..ick. Even me with my many tattoos would have major issue with that.

OH Katie - that **** would drive me effing bonkers. I have had some major relationship drama dating a guy whom I worked with in my early twenties...EVERYONE knew what was going on. It didn't help that he was also boinking his "ex" girlfriend the whole time we were together (which I am embarrassed to admit was almost 2 years). I cried myself to sleep every night, but could not get away from him for a long time, just couldn't bring myself to do it. What a little fool I was. But yeah, frenemy and douchery drama is NO good!

Sorry ladies that is all I can see on here...I've GOT to get some work done today. HAVE TO.

Laceylala

Also I think this new OTC sinus congestion pill I am taking is making my nose all effed up. I keep smelling this perfumey BO type scent. I can't tell if its my soap, deodarant or that I stink. lol. Its gross. I want to shove some mint leaves up my nose.

LikeNoOneElse84

Hi! I would love to join! My name is Kenya and I am trying to get healthy. I've gained over 80lbs since the birth of my oldest and it has made my life miserable. I'm ready to get my life back. I started my weight loss journey at my heaviest of 220lbs. Since starting MFP, I've lost 38lbs.

Hello all! It's time for a new 6-week challenge to begin with our group!

Some general info:
-This challenge lasts 6 weeks
-We weigh in Fridays-Monday mornings, please post to the thread
-I'll post everyone's weights by Tuesday and announce the week's biggest loser!
-Some of us have been together for over a year and a half!
-We always welcome new members. We just ask that you introduce yourself, tell us a little about you, goals, etc. And just right into the conversation
-Let us know what your goals are for this challenge. They don't have to be weight-related.
-If you miss two weeks (either don't weigh in, or let us know you won't be), I'll take you off the list-- it's too hard to keep up with everyone!

My next post will be the final chart for "Summer Meltdown" challenge. If you're a returning member, I'll use your final weight for that challenge as starting weight for this one.

ETA: the challenge will end the weekend of July 29th

pinbotchick

I'm taking a few min of ME time to reply to you lovely ladies!!!

Welcome to Kenya and any other new members I may have missed:flowerforyou:

Lacey - LOL. I'm sure you smell fine.

Amy - CONGATS!!!! You Rock!!! I'm praying for your kitty. I hope he comes home soon.

Katie - Rolls eyes at the drama. One of my best friend's is gay and he always has drama going on. His husband's sister just moved in with 3 kids (14, 9 and 3)... At least the drama couple hasn't had to move in with you. He hates kids. All I could do was give him my sympathies. Good luck on moving sooner rather than later. So sorry to hear about the wife's problems. I'll keep her in my prayers... Congrats on reaching the 40 pound goal and I bet you were smoking hot at the dinner!!!

Kendal - if you don't keep Mr. Reunion, send him my way!!! And I've been relatively happily married 20 years but have to pull teeth to get DH to do most things (except for this friggin' yard work since his parents will be here in 2 weeks)... Hope the doctor visit went well.

Jenn(doit) - sorry, I don't have time for Twitter. It's all I can do to read facebook and this thread. I'm sure packing burns lots of calories.

Karen - posting pics of me in a swim suit would NOT happen so I'd avoid the challenge with a 10 foot pole. Good Luck!!!

sarah(thes) - cant wait to have you back from HE!!...

Tammy - the walk sounds fantastic!!! Glad you're feeling better...

Laura - enjoy your vacation and get back on the bandwagon when you return. Did you find a scale?

Nava - England sounds wonderful!!! Enjoy your trip.

Manda - Good luck getting the kids out on their dates. I think that's such a cool idea. I've been running for a 18 months and my last 5K was 36:45. I'm happy to just finish any race I compete in. I'm running a 10K this weekend in a small town and will probably be dead last (again)... But as my biking friend says - look at all the people that didn't even try to run it (her husband will be running with me)...

Kerry - wave to me when you pass exit 310 in Indian River... I live 35 min east of the exit. Enjoy the UP and you're brave to traverse the traffic this weekend. I'm staying home to enjoy my yard and family...I will go over to mom's since the crazy down staters (better than calling them fudgies) on her lake all bring up great fireworks. What better way to enjoy the 4th than drinking wine/beer on her lake and getting a free show. I bow down to you on completing P90X. I made it through 30 days but missed running too much to do the whole thing. Maybe this winter I'll try your hybrid version.

Megan - welcome to the group. Where do you live in Arkansas? I have a cousin in Bentonville and plan to visit her next spring and run the Walmart 1/2 marathon. I've never been there.

Melisa - welcome to the group. If you take a 10 to 15 min break every 2 hours of studying to do something physical such as Zumba, walk, etc. You will retain more and feel better. On the weekends when I'm trying to catch on my work paperwork, I work 2 hours then take an hour to clean, do yardwork or exercise. It really helps clear my head.

Annette

HELP: Having replied to the above I am now thinking - why am I doing this? Who, exaclty, will care whether I succeed? Who will notice (when it seems even I wont)? And, what is success - can't decide on a weight and obviously have such a skewed body image will always consider myself flabby?? Oh joy. What did I start with - Happy Tuesday? - think this has just crumbled...

I still think I'm fat even after 50 pounds lost but I'm amazed when I see new pictures of myself. Success is how you feel not a specific weight. I'm happy with where I am. I thought I wanted 140 when I started but at 188 to 190, I feel good and am happy with myself and wearing 14s. I'm just not motivated to do more right now. My husband actually cares and comments on the difference in how I look and what I can physically do now that I couldn't do 2 years ago. It rocked when he said "how'd you pull that cart, it was heavy?"... My legs are strong from running. I hope you find the motivation you need. (((((((((big hug))))))))))

sarah(wiggle) - great job on getting an new personal best running time!!! Your husband sounds fantastic

Kristina - enjoy that vacation. Let us know if you meet up with Kendal!!! Did Emma go with you? How's the dating life?

Pam - small victories add up. 3 min of running is better than non. I remember my first 3 min run and how I almost died.

Allie - sorry to respond so late by here goes...

1) How do you cope with the urge to eat to suppress emotions? My excess eating is from boredom. I try to avoid my trigger foods such as chips. If they aren't in the house, I don't eat them. I make a list for the grocery store and try to stick to it. Thankfully, I'm not a sweets person. Air popped popcorn is my go to food when I can't stand it and have to eat something. 60 cal for 4 cups. Add some Mrs. Dash and garlic - oh so good.

2) What do you look forward to each day? petting my kitties. They are my surrogate children. I really do love my job and helping people. My secret enjoyment is yardwork esp digging in the dirt but please don't let my DH know....

3) What is the most important change to weightloss you have made so far? Learning what a portion size is and reading food labels. I weigh everything in grams now... I couldn't live without my food scale.

4) What is one of your internal strengths that is supporting your weight loss journey? Believing in myself. Knowledge is the key to life and MFP has made me aware of what I need to do to loose weight. I love to learn.

5) Who is the first person you will call when you reach your goal weight? My mom - she's been my inspiration and motivation. DH will probably hear me scream for joy and start making out with Mr. Scale...

I've now lost an hour of yardwork time and DH is hounding me to get outside. I'll try to catch up more later. Hugs to all I missed.

silver02bullet

@pinbotchick- I live in Little Rock (central AR). Bentonville is a very family oriented town (home of Wal-Mart!) and it's BEAUTIFUL up there. Northwest AR is beautiful year round, especially spring and fall. Have fun up there as the weather should be perfect!

SteppingOutofGrey

It is now Thursday evening and having crumpled Tuesday morning I can honestly say I the experience has made me realise what tremendous strides I ahve made over the past few months (without setting specific goals - because I was not aware of what I needed!)

Amy, Katie, Lacey and Victoria: thank you so very much for being there. For me to express what I was feeling in real time (as Tuesday) and have you guys care enough to respond in such a short time and with such kindness, is amazing for me and I am so very grateful.

Amy: You are right. I should care more about myself - and is one of the goals I should be working on to set myself. I have always felt so guilty doing things just for me (and scared), that it is something I have avoided. However. This has got to, and is going to change. My health is important - for both me and my family - and I need to make sure I give my (ageing) body the best possible chance. I have to go to my GP every two months for a check and was there today. Among other things I asked about wieght, with the response - another 14lbs lost would be good, 21lbs - very good. I have decided 'very good' is the one I want and am going to think no more about it. 21lbs is the goal. What I look like at that is of minimal import. What I feel like at that needs to be worked on.

Katie: Having you lot here has stopped me falling into the pit of discouragement. I was on the verge on Tuesday - but did not take that final step. Knowing that you lot care has become very important to me and is helping me to think and work through things I would normally avoid. You are right - goals are not meant to torture us - and by worrying about what they should be has been torture. When I think back over life there are few things I would do differently and I am happy with how life is going. Yes I need some goals - but this will come in time and do not need to be the 'wow' things I have been punishing myself to find, but one small step at a time.

Lacey: Thank you. The whole thing is a process and is part of the huge changes that are being made within life. I was defintiely over thinking on Tuesday and it is very heartening to know that you would throw your hands up if you were doing the same. All of my choices are done by me. I can control them and they are part of my life - my life is not just a by product left to me after what I can do for others.

Victoria: "success is how you feel - not a specific weight". Thinking on this I am beleiving success is just that - how you feel. None of the other things can top this. Your big hug has been warmly received and I WILL find the motivation required.

I worry sometimes, that I may be too open about how I am feeling but this is so what I need to be doing. I hope it does not get on anyones nerves or is considered too self indulgent. Just say and I will reign it in.........

Lacey/Amy: I have never been to Paris but could possibly make it on a day trip. When are you thinking of coming over and if possible (which I really don't know yet) would you be up for me joining you?

Sleep well all.

Axx

Laceylala

Annette - absolutely please meet us in Paris! We will be there late afternoon on September 22nd and leave on Monday the 26th.

Today was a whirlwind of a day...and I went to lunch and instead of ordering three rolls of sushi to split between us, we did four. That was WAY too much. I can't believe we used to eat five between us. Good Lord! I am so uncomfortable right now. Ugh.

Still feeling yoga tonight. Yeay!

hkallembach

Katie: We do have an e-mail/written proof but they're being stupid. Plus, it doesn't help Minnesota is having a government shutdown possibly (AKA my past two years of FREE college won't count). (((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))) Hope venting did help and things work out for the best (for everyone including you).

Amy: I'll be going to Valladolid, Spain for the majority of my stay. AAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!! THAT'S SO GREAT YOU'RE NOT OBESE ANYMORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker: Bahahhaha, I love how I'm underage and I still put a drinker emotion--you enjoy the drink!

Nava: AAHHHHHHHHH!!!! I'm so jealous about Oxford! I'm sure you explained but why are you over there?

Kerry: You're my freakin' hero being a P90X grad! WWWWWWWWWWWWOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO!!

Lacey: I want your job. Ha. What's your job that you're able to travel to amazing places?

Kendal: Mr. Reunion is hott. (I've been meaning to say that for a while.) I sent you a request on facebook.

Pam: Hi! Where is the best place you've ever traveled to?

Everyone: YAY! The weigh-in chart from this past week was great!

Jenn: I'm so happy my ticker is going up! Ahhhhh, I've been flirting with the 15 pound loss mark for a while and hope to break past it this challenge! No diploma =no high school credit.

Victoria: Meeting up sounds like fun!

Newbies: Welcome!

GUESSSSSSSSSSSS WHO IS A LIFEGUARD!!!!!???????????? :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: bahahhaa, I'm so happy to have a life now! Sorry I've been MIA lately. :embarassed:

Yocum1219

Annette-even the most dedicated of moms have to have SOMEthing for themselves! Finding that goal is the hard part, allowing yourself to work towards it, even if it means your family only gets 99% of you is rough, but in the long run, you're a better mom & wife...vent anytime, sorry I missed replying, it's been a busy kinda week for me, & can't get on (technically) at work anymore.

Hailie-YYYAAAAYYYY lifeguard!!!! Woo hoo! Hope all works out in the school department. Esp when you've worked so hard!!

Lacey-wish I had someone to give a hard time to at work. Our department is kinda in a "fishbowl" b/c all the records have to be secure, so there's just the 4 of us. Very quiet...too quiet.

Victoria-I know you'll be glad when the yardwork is done, but we miss you!! And enjoy your dirt digging...we won't tell the DH!!

Nothing else exciting...except the car died on the hubby again today....but at least he had time to do something while it wasn't running this time & figured out it still had the ORIGINAL battery in it. So we're all fixed up now!! How the dealership could check the car, but not notice the battery was that old...I'll never know. Idiots. And my boys have "run away" for 2 days. They are at this moment watching the 3rd Transformers movie with their uncle. I will hear about nothing else for a month! *sigh* Personally, I'm ready for HPVII part 2! :-) Comes out day before my mom's b-day & I'm taking her out while hubby watches the kiddos...and he's so mad, b/c he wants to see it! LOL! Told him to wait his turn! OK, rambling now. I have a cranky 2 yr old that I'm about to put to bed early...TTYL!!

KendalBeee

The shot itself wasn't that bad. Getting my tattoo hurt worse. But omg after I got home and the anesthetic wore off, I can hardly MOVE my foot without it hurting. I'm hobbling around the house wincing in so much pain. I asked if I could work from home tomorrow, and my manager said if I HAD to, it would be ok, but I don't have my notebook so I could do my daily follow ups. I could go tonight and get it, but it would be a huge waste of gas and time if it turns out my foot is fine in the morning. So. I will be hobbling around work tomorrow. What sucks worse is that we are supposed to dress up tomorrow (we are normally allowed to wear jeans and tennis shoes). But we have potential clients in the building. Its a huge company and my uncle is 2nd in ranking, only under the CEO. He's the absolutely head of the legal department and yeah, he's a freakin millionaire. My manager told me today before I left work that I could wear tennis shoes since I had foot problems, but I'll still have to dress nice.

Wow....thats not what I intended to post about.

My next appointment is the 18th for a follow up. The podiatrist is going to give me custom orthotics cause I don't walk evenly on my feet (surprise!! :yawn: tell me something I didn't know). What's cool though is my podiatrist works for the Wake Forest sports teams and he takes care of all their feet! lol


So I won't be able to train for the Warrior Dash at the end of August. There's one in Tennessee (7 hours away) on Sept. 17th and I don't know if there's time to train for that one either. OMG! There's one in Virginia on Oct 1 and its only 4 hours away!!! OMG!!! This makes me excited!! I might still be able to do a Warrior Dash this year!!! :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

My cousin's wedding is in a month. I wonder how much I can lose by then....I'd have to be super strict on my diet since I can't run/p90x. (when I say diet, I mean the food I eat, not a "diet" in the terms of a person trying to lose weight.....is it weird that I always feel the need to clarify that?)

I think I'm going to take advantage of the alone time and go soak in a hot bubble bath till I get super pruny.

psychohope

hey all weighin in a day early since ive a mad weekend ahead of me 263lbs this week so thats down 3 lbs i think

treehugginpam

Hi everyone,

Sorry I haven't written in a little while -- my bf's family is coming to visit this weekend, so we've been crazy busy trying to get the house ready. I think I mentioned, we just moved in here in March and we still had 2 rooms full of boxes that we had to contend with. Not so fun, but I am happy to say that we can now see the floor in those rooms. I've always wanted a library/craft room and now I have one! Woohoo! It's just a small room with a comfy chair, two bookcases filled with books, and a craft table, but I couldn't be more excited. Now we just have to do the final clean up....as of tomorrow there will be 5 adults and 3 kids running around the house, which is more people than have ever been in our house at once since we moved in...

I've been adding some of you as friends on here, but I've been doing it in more than one sitting so now I can't remember who I've friend requested and who I haven't. Doh! If I haven't friend requested you and you want to add me, please do. I need all the help I can get! If you're on Facebook you can find me there too...facebook.com/treehugginpam.

I'm sneaking a moment between my run/walk and more cleaning, so I apologize in advance if I miss someone...

Karen, I'm sorry about your car. Good news that it was only the battery though! We just noticed today that it looks like the radiator on my bf's car is leaking...ugh. Luckily we use mine more than his. I can't wait for Harry Potter also!! The books are the best, and I really liked the last movie.

Hailie, there are so many places I'd like to travel! As far as traveling to other countries, so far I've only been to Germany, The Netherlands, England, Antigua, and Canada. Next up will probably be Ireland or Scotland, but if I had the money there would be no end to my traveling. My favorite place so far is probably London...I just loved the architecture in that city.

Amy, YAAAAAAYYYYY for not being obese!! I always hate it when I get on the Wii board and hear that snide little voice saying "That's obese." I can't wait for the day it says "That's overweight." I'm crossing my fingers for you that your kitty comes home soon too.

Annette, I know what you mean. I've been feeling discouraged because I haven't been seeing the scale move, and there's that little voice in my head that tries to tell me that it would be easier to give up. I also thought twice about joining this group, because, like you, I'm always unsure about sharing so much about myself. But reading your posts and the posts of others who feel like I do or have felt like I do makes things so much better. I know what it feels like to think about giving up, but hopefully we can all lean on each other when we feel that way and pull ourselves out of it. This is such a great group of people!

Victoria, thanks for the words of encouragement! I'm feeling pretty good about 3 minutes of running...it's the most I've done in a looooooooong time. Next week's 4 minutes should be interesting!

Lacey, sorry about the congestion. Good for you for rockin' the P90X! Mmmm, sushi...

Kendal, that's awesome that Mr. Reunion can help you out with the tree. I'm sorry that you're in such pain after the shot...I hope your foot feels better soon. Hopefully you'll be running again in no time. That's great that there's a Warrior Dash in October not too far from you! People I know who have done that race have loved it. Enjoy your bubble bath.

Katie, ugh, I hate drama. I've been in situations when you just want to shake some sense into people like that, but luckily I was able to just shake my head and not get too involved. But you have to deal with a bitter, jealous person taking out their unhappiness on you by trying to come between you and your partner, AND you have to work with them? That really stinks. I feel for you, and I hope they start keeping their drama to themselves.

Sarah (thes), maybe your body is just gearing up for a big loss! Maintaining is better than gaining...I know your frustration though.

Kerry, have fun at your uncle's cabin! Your pies sound fantastic!!

Manda, are you on Goodreads? I love seeing what kinds of books other people are enjoying so that I can add more to my list.

Welcome, Melissa, Megan, justme, and Kenya!


Again, I apologize if I forgot someone. Hope you all have a great night!

Ashrenalls

Hello, Ladies!!

I'm down 1.4 lbs this week making me at 244.4!

I have some homework to do, and I'm gonna watch a movie. I worked off 2 more calories than I ate today, so I'm in for a nice big dinner and possibly 2 beers tonight....heaven forbid.

Once again, feel free do DM me if you have any specific prayer requests, I don't really have time to go through and reply to everyone. I'll be praying for a smooth 4th for everyone (that celebrates the 4th that is), one that does not undo any of the progress we've been making.

Never forget, tomorrow is a new day, and just because you've blown it in this minute, does not mean you are required to blow the next minute.

God bless you all, and have a great night!!

Love, love, love
Ashley

anvy0530

Check in for Thursday: 2664 calories burned/ 1897 calories consumed/ 767 deficit.

Friday weigh in: 192.6 pounds!!!!! I lost 4.6 pounds this WEEK!!!!!:flowerforyou: :bigsmile: :flowerforyou: :bigsmile:

Ashley: Great loss this week!!!

Pam: Enjoy your "full house" for the weekend. Sometimes it's nice to have people visit. Enjoy.

Hope: Congrats on your loss!

Kendal: I've never had a cortisone shot and now I'd like to have one even less. I hope you are feeling better today. I also hope it helps you get back into running so you can do the Dash in October. But don't hurt yourself.

Karen: I am so sorry for your repeated car issues. I hope the new battery can fix it.

Hailie: Congrats on becoming a lifeguard!! I knew you could do it!

Lacey: I miss sushi.

Annette: This is the place to vent or be self indulgent or mad or happy or whatever else you're feeling. We won't get annoyed with you, we're here to support you. And please do come to Paris if you can, that would be awesome!

Victoria: Enjoy digging in your dirt! It's great exercise and it's nice to be surrounded by lovely vegetation.

Welcome to the new people!

I guess I'm gonna have to wrastle that stupid lawn mower out and attack the grass before we leave on Monday. Gosh, I wish The Hubbs was back to do it. Have a great Friday, lovelies!!!

bubblesburst80

221.5 for me today
good luck everyone

megruder

Amy - Rock Star weight loss!!! I hope your run means your foot is getting better. YAY for the new range of the BMI scale. :drinker: However for the short period of time I've known you and the pictures I've seen, I would never have categorized you as obese!

Victoria - I'm constantly amazed at your calorie burns. Hope you get some time for yourself this month.

Karen - I'm with you on being able to get into a "normal" bathing suit. The suit I recently bought was a 2-piece tankini/skirt, but still has WAY more extra material than I'm happy with. Sorry to hear about the car again. Hopefully the battery will fix it.

Lacey - I'm sorry to hear about the ex, that just majorly sucks. Hahaha... I LOVE the comment about the sinus medication!

Kenya - Way to go on the weight loss so far! Feel free to tell us a little about yourself and what some of your goals are for the rest of this challenge. Welcome!

Victoria - The wife's friend wanted to move in with us at one point and it was one of the few times we were both happy we have a smaller house as we used that as an excuse. If we didn't work with them we could probably extract ourselves. Oh well. Thanks for the prayers. BTW if you like yard work and are looking for more, our back yard could really use some landscaping. We pay someone to do the mowing and trimming, but the "landscaping" the previous owner did needs help.

Annette - I am just glad that anything I said was helpful. I know there have been so many times in my past, and currently, that others have been there for me and I just hope I can pay it forward. Also, you are not alone in feeling guilty about doing things for yourself. I'm currently working on that same thing. As for the goal of 21 lbs, I think it is an excellent goal! The rest, what ever that may be for you, will come when you are ready. Please do not feel self-indulgent in expressing yourself and how you are feeling. I've already done it at least once that I can remember, probably more. It's nice to not feel like the only one that just spills my guts and feelings. I'm probably being more than a little idealistic when I say this, but I think the world would be a better place if everyone let there feelings out occasionally. It makes us all a little more human.

Hailie - Congrats on being a life guard! Venting did help, but I think we definitely need to find a different couple to hang out with, not that we hang out with all that often. I'm sorry to hear the diploma is still a problem. I hope you will be able to clear it up. It's a little sick and twisted, but I LOVE making complaint phone calls and asking to talk to managers/supervisors to get done whatever needs to get done. I love going off on the idiots... I'd be happy to provide my services if need be. :devil:

Kendal - Sorry to hear the foot is still hurting but hopefully you'll still get to do a Warrior Dash! As for feeling the need to clarify "diet", I do the same thing, but then again I'm around a LOT of people who do fad diets, liquid diets, etc.... I want them to know that it is possible to lose weight without starving or denying yourself.

Hope - Way to go on the 3 lbs!

Pam - I hope you have fun this weekend with the in-laws. I'm feeling like a total slacker now. We will have been in our house for 2 years in August and we still haven't fully unpacked. As for the drama, I have a big problem keeping my mouth shut, but I'm trying VERY hard. I've warned the wife and all of our mutual friends that when I slip it won't be pretty.

Ashley - Yay of the 1.4 lbs lost!


Check-in for Thursday... 2612 burned / 2221 consumed / 391 deficit - Exercise: Strength training and 50 min Spin class.

I could have had an excellent deficit today, but I did a total emotional eat at Panera this evening. I hate that the cookies are SO good, but all come in between 400-500 calories each. BOOOOOO!!!!! Tomorrow is a new day.

I'm not quite sure what to think of this, but... The hospital I work at has about 800-900 employees and working here is pretty much like living in a small town... Everyone knows everyone and their business. Many of my co-workers throughout the hospital use the same gym as I do. When I was at dinner the other night, I found out that I'm evidently the topic of many a discussion. MANY people all over the hospital are talking about my workouts and how much time I'm spending at the gym. I'm working out harder and longer than the people that are talking about me and they are in awe of me. And here I've been feeling like a slug and that my workouts have been lacking and slacking the last couple months. Now I feel like I have a reputation I have to live up to. Maybe I can use that as motivation.