Hubba Hubba for the Holidays! (CLOSED GRP) - YES!!

kcthatsme

julidav - How is your mom doing?

AmyByExample - How are your sisters and the babies?

bluiz13 - Thank you for taking the time to tell us what you do to motivate yourself. I think you have some great tips!

vallejos6 - That makes so much sense (why your body wants you to gain). It wants you to have a bigger layer of insulation! Congrats on letting it know that you'll just put more layers of clothes on instead! :-)

gmomlyn - Yay for being back! Great that you have a generator and a gas stove! I don't know if you can find it in your area but Cherry Bark by Herbs for Kids is fabulous for the kind of cough you're talking about. My husband is like that at times and CB just soothes it away so that he can sleep. If you can't find it, I get ours online at Vitacost.

Thank you all for telling me about you and your sisters. bluiz - I don't think you should tell your stepsister how you feel. What can she do with it? Knowing, she either needs to stop doing what she's trying to do to make you happy (which will make her unhappy), or she keeps going and perceives to make you unhappy (which will still make her unhappy). Just my 2 cents and I could be dead wrong.

No signing up for the next challenge yet. That was just a sneak peek. :-) I'm thinking of having it start on 12/26. That will definitely be a hard week to lose weight though. Would you rather I do that, and have something to help you not go food/drink crazy that week, or would you rather have your start weight post on 1/2 and have the first weigh in on 1/9?

I want to write a little about weight gain. It has, privately, come to my attention that some have really felt embarrassed about posting their weigh in with a weight gain. This was my response. "This is what I've noticed... I don't think the others think badly if someone gains. Most of us on there have had gains at one time or another during these past weeks. The only thing I think when I see it is, if I see it consistently, or if someone isn't moving forward at all, what can I personally do to help motivate, encourage, inspire." Truly, ladies, that's how I feel. I really don't think we look upon each other negatively. I haven't got that impression here, at all. I think we truly are glad for those that lose weight. I will confess to being a smidge envious when someone gets into a decade that I want to be in. It's for a mere moment and then my next thought is that I need to get going! Please don't let embarrassment keep you from weighing in or posting, etc. This whole thing is to help us be accountable but also to have a place for support, etc.

One last topic... motivation. I don't know if I have great ideas for it. But I'll try... I really like what bluiz wrote about putting her workout clothes on. I think putting the HRM on also would bug a person to get going also. I know I don't like the chest strap on any longer than it needs to be. Along the lines of an HRM... I think having one and using it is motivating. You don't have to get an expensive one, this is the one I use and I find that it works fine.

http://www.amazon.com/Timex-T5G971-Unisex-Personal-Monitor/dp/B000P8VWQS/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1320375041&sr=8-1

One of these days I'd really like to get this one but I haven't yet.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U0OFDM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

bluiz has some GREAT ideas in her post. But I'm thinking that you have to decide why you want to lose weight. It has to be a reason that is stronger and more motivating than your desire to eat/drink the wrong things and not exercise. Until you find that reason, the food/sedentary will win and keep winning. If you can't imagine what your body will look like at certain weight stages along the way, how about going under the success stories and grabbing some pictures? Cut off their heads and attach yours. If you are stuck where you always stop (at the same XX lbs gone) commit to lose 5 more so you can get to a place you haven't been before. How does your body feel? Can you go another 5? Sure you can! If you are doing well for the day, and you're dying to go eat/drink something totally against what you know you should, commit to waiting for 60 minutes and drink 1 - 2 cups of water while you wait. Can you resist? Can you substitute something much less fattening instead? Sure you can! If not, have 1/4 of what you were going to and see if that can be enough.

I truly want to see you move forward. You're not going to make your original goal for this challenge? No problem! Can you be lighter than now? YES! Let's do this, ladies!!

bluiz13

great post kristen.....thanks for the support and the "pep" talk...

i'm going to share 2 comparison pics from last halloween to this halloween that i posted earlier this week in the "success" thread....i hope they "inspire" some of you...i'm a fulltime working mom of 2 - i have decided that i MUST MAKE TIME for me if i want to get to my goal, which although is a weight/number is more now a place where i feel healthy...put in the work, you will see results, it may not be as fast as you want BUT it will happen....track what you eat, move your body and it will change but more importantly, YOU WILL CHANGE and it will be for the better i promise....be well friends

Pam3

I want to write a little about weight gain. It has, privately, come to my attention that some have really felt embarrassed about posting their weigh in with a weight gain. This was my response. "This is what I've noticed... I don't think the others think badly if someone gains. Most of us on there have had gains at one time or another during these past weeks. The only thing I think when I see it is, if I see it consistently, or if someone isn't moving forward at all, what can I personally do to help motivate, encourage, inspire." Truly, ladies, that's how I feel. I really don't think we look upon each other negatively. I haven't got that impression here, at all. I think we truly are glad for those that lose weight. I will confess to being a smidge envious when someone gets into a decade that I want to be in. It's for a mere moment and then my next thought is that I need to get going! Please don't let embarrassment keep you from weighing in or posting, etc. This whole thing is to help us be accountable but also to have a place for support, etc.

first of, thank you for the great post, kristen.....i agree with you..i also get we are a very supportive group...we all have gains and by posting by for the most part i think it will make it more real than just seeing the number on the scale,,,,we are all here to either lose weight, exercise more, or become more healthy....maybe it take being embarrassed to make us move forward.....for me personally, its very hard to lose weight(it like in lose in oz verus lbs)i do very well with my workouts, i log very day and and very thing, and that really keeps me motivate, though i lose very slowly.....we are here to help and encourage each other.....good luck all of us in the next couple of months...:flowerforyou:

forgot to add: denise you look awesome, your hard work is truely paying off...continued success

LadyPersia

The snow has past and I can run/walk out side for another week. The treadmill is still down so Leslie sansone and I have a special relationship this time of year. Kristin thank you for all your work and Bluiz well you know how I feel about ya:)

Posting for me is cathargic. I become accountable to me. If I fail or succeed it is my fault. I have here a family, to support me on my journey. I have been on MFP 467 days and I have gained more than I have lost, friends that check in on me, supported me through my fathers death, and yelled at me when I didnt feel like exercising or drinking water I have lost inches even in the gain. So the exercise is winning. Continue to improve yourself and your body will change slowly sometimes but inside it is changing.

Have a great day!!!

AmyByExample

Hello all! Wow, how I've missed coming on here! Here are some updates:

Youngest Sister - due 1 week from today. Still hanging in there (she's the one they have to watch like a hawk to make sure she doesn't hemmorhage, or if she does - be ready to act fast) It's complicated b/c having a big baby can increase her risk (both of hers have been over 9#, and this one looks that way too...)... inducing or C-section pose increased risk of hemmorhage (both of which would be your response to big baby)... So, fingers crossed all goes well. Her MD's are prepared as best can be.

Middle Sister - twins arrived 10/25. Baby boy did end up with a slight infection (he swallowed a lot of fluid on his way out feet first) - so IV antibiotics & NICU for 3 days. Then all went home... then my sister got a call that one of baby boy's newborn screenings came back elevated for a metabolic disorder. Unfortunately when my sister heard the words life-threatening & potentially fatal - she about lost her mind. So, further testing has revealed that he is definately a carrier of the disorder - but it will take 3 weeks to get the results of whether he actually has it. So, in the meantime - he must be fed every 3-4 hours to prevent danger.

My middle sister lives 90 minutes away - so I am heading there this weekend to be on baby duty. My biggest focus food wise will be to watch the nervous snacking on my part. I'll just have to keep my arms full of baby so I can't overeat!

The scale has been looking more promising this week - so I think I'm heading back in the right direction.

Thank you all so much for your support even though I haven't been able to participate to the level I would like to.

Hugs,
amy

PS - I am the "oldest" sister. My middle sister had blond hair, blue eyes & is skinny, curvy & gorgeous. My little sister has huge big brown eyes, gorgeous skin - a bit Cindy Crawford looking (always skinny). So, I have heard all my life how we look nothing alike. It is hard to feel like the ugly duckling of the family. My Mother's consolation was to always tell me what nice teeth I had - which didn't do much except make me laugh.... Luckilly, it never strained our relationships. My sisters are my 2 best friends in the world... and they would say the same. I am very very lucky.

julidav

My mom is doing better. She is gaining her strength back. She had two D.r appointments this week. They removed her staples and everything looks good there. They other was to set her up with a D.r. here in town for her chemo and radiation. Next week D.r. appointment to set up getting a port put in so they can start the chemo. Clarified that she has stage 3 cancer and that the spot on her liver was not cancer. (which would have made it stage 4). She is still not home yet hopefully soon..

For those that are embarrassed to post a weight gain for the week don't be. I myself have had to post a weight gain. No, I did not like to post it but that is what the scale said so I did it. Others have had to too!! Myself , when I saw that I was not the only one to post a weight gain it didn't make me feel as bad. I would just try harder the next week to get it back down. Weight does go up and down from day to day.

Shirley61

Giving my weight today because it is a good one.

Going away for the weekend so I can't promise what Monday will bring.

Weight today 172.6 .

Have a great Friday everyone.

vallejos6

Amy, so glad it sounds like everyone is stable for the moment, and so sweet of you to go give your sister a hand. I know first hand how excruciating it can be waiting for test results to come back on your child, so I'll pray for some peace for your sister, and good results for her little boy.

Julidav- sounds like your mom is doing as well as can be expected, and so happy to hear that at least the spot on the liver is not cancer, that must be a relief.

Shirley- have fun this weekend!

Kristen- thanks for the pep talk, and for being such a good leader of this challenge. I definitely want in on the Easter one, my personal vote is to start 1-2 (but that's because I'll be in Idaho for the week after Christmas, lol, so I'm biased I think).

As far as my last post about our temps, it's so funny how you get unused to low temps during the summer. By this time next month I"ll be dreaming about temps around zero. We go outside for recess up here until it's colder than -20, and your body does adjust to the cold, by spring anything above -10 feels pretty good. I had to giggle at the kids last year when the little guy I work with was in second grade. They were having a discussion about weather and temperature and the teacher was discussing what "cold" was. Most of the kids agreed that anything above zero was "hot", above -10 was warm, -20 was the first temp where most of the kids said it was "cold"... poor things up here have very messed up perspectives, LOL.

~~Veronica

craft338

09/05: 204.6
09/12: break
09/19: break
09/26: 204.0
10/03: 201.6
10/10: 200.2
10/17: 199.4
10/24: 199.4
10/31: 199.0
11/07:
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<< 186.6 >>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<< 180.6 >>>

Scarlettdawn764

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

bluiz13

wooooohoooooooo.....that is awesome.....sooooooooo proud of you.....:happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy:

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

nwohler

Every little bit helps : ] Hope everyone has a big loss on Monday!

09/05: 231.3
09/12: 227.3
09/19: 226.4
09/26: 225.3
10/03: 225.1 Mini Goal 226
10/10: 223.5
10/17: 222.2
10/24: 221.3
10/31: 222.0 Mini Goal 221
11/07: 221.1
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: Mini Goal 216
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: Final Goal 210

stressd1mom

I posted this on the forum, but those come & go so fast & this is important information so I am pasting it here too.

I have learned a hard lesson about adding strength training as well as "physical exercise" as we continue along on our weight loss journey. My exercise of choice is typically walking or riding my stationary bike. I have never done any weight lifting or working with weights at all. Three weeks ago as I was going up the stairs I got the sudden, excrusiating pain of pins being shoved into the sides of my knee. So I have been pretty much out of commission as far as my exercising went. I have just been very cautious with my calories.

So I finally got into the Orthopedic Clinic yesterday & found out that my knee cap is not staying in the "groove" it is designed to but riding up on the outside ridge of my femur (thigh) bone. The cause is that my thigh & hip muscles aren't strong enough to hold the knee cap into place. The underside of my knee cap is extremely inflamed & irritated. The doctor told me that this is a very common issue. He usually sees about 3 a day but I was there early & already his 2nd, so he might see 4.

I told him I couldn't understand why now. I thought my knees would be happy with 57 pounds less to have to lug around. He said the only thing my weight loss has to do with it is that I am more active now & irritating my knee along with the increased activity. Had I done some leg strengthening exercises along the way, I would have never had this problem.

Pam3

I posted this on the forum, but those come & go so fast & this is important information so I am pasting it here too.

I have learned a hard lesson about adding strength training as well as "physical exercise" as we continue along on our weight loss journey. My exercise of choice is typically walking or riding my stationary bike. I have never done any weight lifting or working with weights at all. Three weeks ago as I was going up the stairs I got the sudden, excrusiating pain of pins being shoved into the sides of my knee. So I have been pretty much out of commission as far as my exercising went. I have just been very cautious with my calories.

So I finally got into the Orthopedic Clinic yesterday & found out that my knee cap is not staying in the "groove" it is designed to but riding up on the outside ridge of my femur (thigh) bone. The cause is that my thigh & hip muscles aren't strong enough to hold the knee cap into place. The underside of my knee cap is extremely inflamed & irritated. The doctor told me that this is a very common issue. He usually sees about 3 a day but I was there early & already his 2nd, so he might see 4.

I told him I couldn't understand why now. I thought my knees would be happy with 57 pounds less to have to lug around. He said the only thing my weight loss has to do with it is that I am more active now & irritating my knee along with the increased activity. Had I done some leg strengthening exercises along the way, I would have never had this problem.

i have suffered from knee injury(both knees, one surgery, one rehab)and your point is very important....weight training is essential for good health, specially as we aged....i started a weight training with a trainer, but i only work upper body with him and do my rehab exercises for my knees, quads, and hamstring on my own.....thanks for the post:flowerforyou:

bluiz13

i'm doing strength training 3 days a week and 1/2 marathon training 3 days a week with 1 COMPLETE rest day....i love the wt workout i'm doing right now....i'm following the new rules of lifting for women program and i highly recommend it to anyone who has never done wts or hasnt in a long time...slow going program that works your entire body increasing weight as you proceed thru....i'm halfway thru the 1st of 7 stages and i suggest checking it out from the library to see if it's anything you might be interested in...i love how strong i feel and how my body is "shaping" up

sorry for your injury and i'm sure it's not too late to start now....under dr's guidance of course.....be well

I posted this on the forum, but those come & go so fast & this is important information so I am pasting it here too.

I have learned a hard lesson about adding strength training as well as "physical exercise" as we continue along on our weight loss journey. My exercise of choice is typically walking or riding my stationary bike. I have never done any weight lifting or working with weights at all. Three weeks ago as I was going up the stairs I got the sudden, excrusiating pain of pins being shoved into the sides of my knee. So I have been pretty much out of commission as far as my exercising went. I have just been very cautious with my calories.

So I finally got into the Orthopedic Clinic yesterday & found out that my knee cap is not staying in the "groove" it is designed to but riding up on the outside ridge of my femur (thigh) bone. The cause is that my thigh & hip muscles aren't strong enough to hold the knee cap into place. The underside of my knee cap is extremely inflamed & irritated. The doctor told me that this is a very common issue. He usually sees about 3 a day but I was there early & already his 2nd, so he might see 4.

I told him I couldn't understand why now. I thought my knees would be happy with 57 pounds less to have to lug around. He said the only thing my weight loss has to do with it is that I am more active now & irritating my knee along with the increased activity. Had I done some leg strengthening exercises along the way, I would have never had this problem.

Pam3

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

woohoo what a feeling....:flowerforyou:

kcthatsme

Major NSV! I have since I started trying to lose weight, always kept a pile of "someday I will fit into these" jeans. Last night, I took the last three pairs out of that pile. I no longer have a "someday" pile

I will respond to other posts later but I had to stop and say... WOOOOO HOOOOO to this! I'm soooooo happy for you!!!

Scarlettdawn764

Sooooo close to my Hubba Hubba goal I can taste it! If I can lose this weight AND keep it off for the whole of the holidays and still be able to indulge in some holiday favorites a little, I will feel so amazing!

09/05: 152
09/12:150
09/19:148
09/26:148.3
10/03: <<<>>>144
10/10:144
10/17:140.3
10/24:139.3
10/31: <<<>>>137.1
11/07:135.4
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: 133.5 (Mini goal)
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: 130 (Final Goal!!!!)

pitapocket

Here's my info:

09/05: Start 140 lbs
09/12: 139.8 lbs
09/19: 138.8 lbs
09/26: 141.6 lbs
10/03: 138.2 lbs
10/10: 136.8 lbs
10/17: 136.0 lbs
10/24: 137.0 lbs
10/31: 138.2 lbs
11/07: 138.2 lbs
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:
12/05: mini goal down another 3 pounds for a total of 9 pounds
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: At goal weight of 129 pounds

Pam3

09/05: 178
09/12: 178(disappointed)**
09/19: 176***YAY!!!
09/26: 177(I AM SOOOOOOO FRUSTRATED)
10/03: 177(mini goal not MEET)
10/10: 176.5
10/17: 176.5
10/24: 177.5
10/31: 175.5
11/07: 174.0
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<>>>

:flowerforyou:

bluiz13

To those who are not my friends here (meaning you don't see my thread posts) I am giving up my scale indefinitely. Kristen you can drop me off the chart if you want. I'm gonna stick around for the support and chatter if you guys don't mind I just CAN not continue to measure my successes based on the number on the scale right now. I have come too far (almost 100lbs) to let my "weight" hold me back from accomplishing amazing things. I am continuing with my 3day a wk new rules of lifting schedule and 3 days of 1/2 marathon training. I will continue to measure my successes based on heavier lifting and better running times as well as bigger clothes getting looser and smaller clothes fitting better. I'll occasionally take measurements and pics but for now I'm done weighing myself. I put the scale in my hubby's car trunk lol. I hope you all understand my need to drop out of the "challenge" and let me stick around to benefit from all your amazing input and succeses.

Pam3

To those who are not my friends here (meaning you don't see my thread posts) I am giving up my scale indefinitely. Kristen you can drop me off the chart if you want. I'm gonna stick around for the support and chatter if you guys don't mind I just CAN not continue to measure my successes based on the number on the scale right now. I have come too far (almost 100lbs) to let my "weight" hold me back from accomplishing amazing things. I am continuing with my 3day a wk new rules of lifting schedule and 3 days of 1/2 marathon training. I will continue to measure my successes based on heavier lifting and better running times as well as bigger clothes getting looser and smaller clothes fitting better. I'll occasionally take measurements and pics but for now I'm done weighing myself. I put the scale in my hubby's car trunk lol. I hope you all understand my need to drop out of the "challenge" and let me stick around to benefit from all your amazing input and succeses.

denise, i feel your frustration....i too was going crazy weighing in and not seeing results....when you are eating properly, exercise like crazy, logging and you still dont see the weight come off, it is disheartening....so do what works for you so you can continue to have success....best of luck:flowerforyou:

jllipson

09/05: 212.8
09/12: 210.0
09/19: 210.0
09/26: 207.6
10/02: <<<mini goal weight>>> 205 and I hit it - 205.0 on the nose today!!!!
10/10: 201.4
10/17: 200.8
10/24: 199.0
10/27: <<<mini goal weight>>> 195 - may or may not hit it, won't know until too late - going to be away from scale until Tuesday... so giving my current weight as 198.8 for this week.
11/06: 195.0 A week late but hit my last mini goal weight today!
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>> 185
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:

LadyPersia

To those who are not my friends here (meaning you don't see my thread posts) I am giving up my scale indefinitely. Kristen you can drop me off the chart if you want. I'm gonna stick around for the support and chatter if you guys don't mind I just CAN not continue to measure my successes based on the number on the scale right now. I have come too far (almost 100lbs) to let my "weight" hold me back from accomplishing amazing things. I am continuing with my 3day a wk new rules of lifting schedule and 3 days of 1/2 marathon training. I will continue to measure my successes based on heavier lifting and better running times as well as bigger clothes getting looser and smaller clothes fitting better. I'll occasionally take measurements and pics but for now I'm done weighing myself. I put the scale in my hubby's car trunk lol. I hope you all understand my need to drop out of the "challenge" and let me stick around to benefit from all your amazing input and succeses.

100 pounds is a major major accomplishment and Ive seen your before and after pics and they are amazing. Very proud of all you have done and glad you are on this fitness/good health lifestyle with me.

Time2getFit4Life

09/05: 173 SW
09/12: 172
09/19: 174.6
09/26: 173.8
10/03: 172 Didn't reach mini goal <<<mini goal weight>>>165
10/10: 174.6
10/17: 175.6
10/24:175
10/31: 171.2 <<<mini goal weight>>>155
11/07: 170.8
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>>145
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: Goal weight 140 or less

I seriously feel like I am being held hostage I have never stayed in a set of numbers this long when I was trying to lose weight. Why is this so freaking hard I am not giving up that's for sure but it does get frustrating to think your doing everything right and only lose a few ounces. I sure hope when I get in the 160's it wont be another pain staking 7mnths or so to see the 150's.

cba4994

09/05: 155
09/12: 155
09/19:
09/26:
10/03: <<<mini goal 150t>>> 150
10/10: 150
10/17: 149
10/24 149
10/31: <<<mini goal weight 145>>>
11/07: 148
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weigh 140 t>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<challenge goal weigh 135t>>>

annehdavis

Current Weight:248
Challenge Goal Weight: 208
09/05: 248
09/12: 244.2
09/19: 242.6
09/26: 239.6
10/03: <<<mini goal weight>>>238 238.8
10/10: 235.6
10/17:233.2
10/24:230.0
10/31: <<<mini goal weight>>> 228 233.2
11/07:231.0
11/14:
11/21:
11/28: <<<mini goal weight>>> 218
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24: <<<challenge goal weight>>>

gr8grl68

I am weighing in at 196 even this morning. Not a bog loss, but still a loss, so I will take it. Plan to get to the gym this week--I want to have a bigger loss next week! Happy Monday!

CrysButcher3

Stayed the same. My weight this morning is 209. I contribute that to all the stress I have been under at work. Now that I'm not working there any longer maybe I can get back to normal...without the negativity, the drama, the stress....that sounds so wonderful...not sure how I'm going to react not having all that around. Have a good Monday guys.

stephr2014

Good Morning everyone, So i've been trying to meet my other mini goal but it seems like no matter what I do (stay under calories, or even meet my calorie goal) I cant seem to drop below 157 or 158 and its sooo frustrating. :sad:
well I hope everyone is doing better than I am. :drinker:

09/05: <<<163>>>
09/12: <<<164.4>>>
09/19: <<<164>>>
09/26: <<<162.2>>>
10/03: <<<158>>> Mini Goal
10/10: <<<158.8>>> (met mini goal late)
10/17: <<<159.8>>>
10/24: <<<160.4>>>
10/31:<<<159>>> (Mini goal was 153)
11/07: <<<158>>>
11/14:
11/21:
11/28:<<<148>>>
12/05:
12/12:
12/19:
12/24:<<<140>>>