EGG--CELLENCE For Easter!! (CLOSED GRP)

AmyByExample

yAY - another good day. Actually got 2 workouts in (AM = Jillian PM= YMCA).

I survived homemade fudge, turkey joints (this bizzarre candy one of our customer sends us - chocolate with nuts in it, molded into sticks & coated in a thin layer of that "ribbon" type candy - weird, but addictive!).... hmm, what else, ah yes - chocolate truffles.

And I didn't even have a taste of any of it, despite everyone raving about it all.

Sanifrey - I know the workout sabatoge monster! Earlier this week I had dogs circling my feet.. kids asking for this & that - the doorbell ringing ... ugh! Glad you were able to overcome!

Andrea - so happy your leg is better! I get an "ankle" thing every now & that where I can hardly walk. I never know what's going to set it off, and it's scary thinking of being derailed by injury

Lyn - Since I know your prowess on the weight loss chart - I know you will be able to turn things around & get reclaim your "biggest loser" title You do so much in a day - I am amazed!

Denise - fingers crossed for your big # on Monday! I just noticed your ticker that you've hit the 75# down mark! WoWzers!!!

Pam - I love quinoa! I like to mix with black beans, cut up veggies (like red peppers), onion, corn - add a little lime juice - YUM! I've never tried farro - I must look into this! Is it a whole grain type thing?

1ArmyMom1 - I will have to google the paleo lifestyle - never heard of it - but what ever you're doing it must be working - you have a great weight loss total!

I would like to give thanks this evening to Morning Star farms for their "veggie" products. My kids have been eating their "chik" nuggets & corn dogs for years (thinking it's the real full o fat) meal deal - and I love that it's grains & veggies! Waa Hoo!

Many hugs to you all. Let's power thru the weekend - 2 days until weigh-in (for us Monday weigh in folks)

Amy :0)

CrysButcher3

Good Saturday Morning. :flowerforyou:
I went to the Dr. yesterday because I have been pretty depressed and had some not so nice thoughts lately...anxiety while driving making me pull over and I just feel like I'm being closed in a tight space if it makes any sense? I haven't seen a Dr. in a few years due to no medical insurance...and before I was denied medical insurance 2 years ago I was on Pristiq 150mg for depression and high blood pressure meds. Well...of course when you can't afford those meds or the Dr. visits you just don't go and don't take anything. I contribute a lot of my weight to the anxiety/stress/depression I suffer. SO...I was granted insurance for a month (medicare) until my other insurance (blue cross blue shield) kicks in...and have been getting things taken care of in hopes this will also help my weight.

Look...I'm all for thinking positive (I read the bible daily and watch Joyce Meyer all the time) but when you have a mental imbalance it really doesn't matter how positive you think it always "sneaks" up on you and attacks when you least expect it. I would have awesome days...and I felt wonderful!!! But then a few days later I would be attacked with a very negative thought or would start crying out of nowhere and couldn't stop! The point is though...I'm getting help...getting back on the Pristiq and starting tomorrow I'm hoping this is a slow but sure step to recovery on these moods I've been having.

I thought I would share this because I know I'm not the only one that suffers from these bouts of anxiety attacks or depression. It really DOES have a lot to do with your weight loss too...stress has always been a huge factor in our weight loss successes or failures. The pill of course isn't a "cure" all...but it will help lower some of the suicidal thoughts I would get after thinking I wasn't good enough, or pretty enough...or skinny enough. Loving yourself is key, and I just want to be there one day. :ohwell:

Happy Saturday gang.

bluiz13

Lol thanks Amy, it has been down as low as 85 but I reset at the end of December blahhhh. I'm pushing and retooling my calorie goals. Gonna try something I found on here "the Olivia method"...I'll let you know more as I go but if you are interested do a search in the groups.

Have a good weekend.
Denise

Denise - fingers crossed for your big # on Monday! I just noticed your ticker that you've hit the 75# down mark! WoWzers!!!

Pam3

@abbygirl72....i am sorry for what you are going through....i went through a depression and panic attacks about 10years ago before and during my divorce..the most terrible time of my life....and has you say the thoughts just pop into your head....but the good thing is that you are doing everything you can to get better...exercise getting your weight under control all those things helps because it makes us feel in control.......ONE DAY AT A TIME....good luck:flowerforyou:

going to gym, dont know if i will spin or just do the bkike, but for sure at least 60min, maybe more.....have a lovely day all

CrysButcher3

@abbygirl72....i am sorry for what you are going through....i went through a depression and panic attacks about 10years ago before and during my divorce..the most terrible time of my life....and has you say the thoughts just pop into your head....but the good thing is that you are doing everything you can to get better...exercise getting your weight under control all those things helps because it makes us feel in control.......ONE DAY AT A TIME....good luck:flowerforyou:

going to gym, dont know if i will spin or just do the bkike, but for sure at least 60min, maybe more.....have a lovely day all

Thank you Pam. I really do feel better when I exercise so that really is a plus. I just want to feel "Normal"....whatever that feels like...I think I forgot. lol
Have a great workout and have a good weekend.

trimformecmb

Good Saturday Morning. :flowerforyou:
I went to the Dr. yesterday because I have been pretty depressed and had some not so nice thoughts lately...anxiety while driving making me pull over and I just feel like I'm being closed in a tight space if it makes any sense? I haven't seen a Dr. in a few years due to no medical insurance...and before I was denied medical insurance 2 years ago I was on Pristiq 150mg for depression and high blood pressure meds. Well...of course when you can't afford those meds or the Dr. visits you just don't go and don't take anything. I contribute a lot of my weight to the anxiety/stress/depression I suffer. SO...I was granted insurance for a month (medicare) until my other insurance (blue cross blue shield) kicks in...and have been getting things taken care of in hopes this will also help my weight.

Look...I'm all for thinking positive (I read the bible daily and watch Joyce Meyer all the time) but when you have a mental imbalance it really doesn't matter how positive you think it always "sneaks" up on you and attacks when you least expect it. I would have awesome days...and I felt wonderful!!! But then a few days later I would be attacked with a very negative thought or would start crying out of nowhere and couldn't stop! The point is though...I'm getting help...getting back on the Pristiq and starting tomorrow I'm hoping this is a slow but sure step to recovery on these moods I've been having.

I thought I would share this because I know I'm not the only one that suffers from these bouts of anxiety attacks or depression. It really DOES have a lot to do with your weight loss too...stress has always been a huge factor in our weight loss successes or failures. The pill of course isn't a "cure" all...but it will help lower some of the suicidal thoughts I would get after thinking I wasn't good enough, or pretty enough...or skinny enough. Loving yourself is key, and I just want to be there one day. :ohwell:

Happy Saturday gang.

wow-alot right now for you.......make sure that you have alot of vitamin d.....when i went through my severe depression i went on meds as well--lifesavor!!! but also found that the serotonin- cycle depends alot on vitatmind.......espically if you live in a climate that loses light this time of year....good luck and hang in there---it WILL GET BETTER!!!

trimformecmb

FINALLY---- A workout!!!
i forgot how amazing i feel after sweating and breathing heavy....pushing my body also helps me not think for a little while.....
we lost a very dear friend to suicide 2 days before christmas and I have been haunted by his face all theday and night......working out helped me focus on my body and not my sadness......
Good luck everyone and i am looking forward to getting to know all of you in these 15 weeks!!!!!
One day at a time!!
peace everyone!!

brooke159

trimformecmb - sorry for the loss of your good friend.

abbygirl72 - i recently started meds for depression too. i'm starting to feel better slowly, hope you do too. take care,
brooke

Pam3

FINALLY---- A workout!!!
i forgot how amazing i feel after sweating and breathing heavy....pushing my body also helps me not think for a little while.....
we lost a very dear friend to suicide 2 days before christmas and I have been haunted by his face all theday and night......working out helped me focus on my body and not my sadness......
Good luck everyone and i am looking forward to getting to know all of you in these 15 weeks!!!!!
One day at a time!!
peace everyone!!

sorry to hear about your friend,....exercise will help you focus on something else...take care:flowerforyou:

MamaDee2

Current Weight: 202.4
Goal Weight : 182
01/02: 202.4
01/09: 201.5
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight>>>
02/6:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight>>>

I normally weigh in on Saturday so I am submitting today.
Hope everyone is doing great!

aerdna88

FINALLY---- A workout!!!
i forgot how amazing i feel after sweating and breathing heavy....pushing my body also helps me not think for a little while.....
we lost a very dear friend to suicide 2 days before christmas and I have been haunted by his face all theday and night......working out helped me focus on my body and not my sadness......
Good luck everyone and i am looking forward to getting to know all of you in these 15 weeks!!!!!
One day at a time!!
peace everyone!!

That is so sad!! I am so sorry for your loss!!

aerdna88

GO ME!!! I just took off to start my running/training - for my first 10K this summer....first time I ran since June 2010 (when I got pregnant)....and I went out there and ran 2.1 miles in 21 minutes....that means I ran at 7 thousand feet...a 15 minute mile and a half (Air Force PT test is 1.5 miles...) I think thats pretty darn good for not running in so long!! Also went a total of 2.74 miles with warm up and cool down! I'M DOING THIS!!!! WOOO HOOO!! PS. My new shoes ROCK!! I also burned 356 calories!!! Love the Nike+

Honestly about a month ago I was sitting on my couch in tears to a friend on how miserable I was....today I am actually EXCITED to be on this journey!!! I just really hope all this does help! I am afraid to weigh myself on Monday....so far Im only down a pound

Anyway....IM DOING THIS!!!!

butters1

Name/ real name: butters1/Cindy

Current Weight: 180.5
Challenge Goal Weight: 160.5

01/02: 180.5
01/09: 179.6
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight 173>>>
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight 166>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight 160.5>>>

trimformecmb

01/02: 178
01/09: 177.8......
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<goal of 172>>>
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<169>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<165!!!= a spa day!!!!!>>>

Have a great week everyone!!!!!

bluiz13

Great job getting started on your running. You did awesome. Keep it up.

GO ME!!! I just took off to start my running/training - for my first 10K this summer....first time I ran since June 2010 (when I got pregnant)....and I went out there and ran 2.1 miles in 21 minutes....that means I ran at 7 thousand feet...a 15 minute mile and a half (Air Force PT test is 1.5 miles...) I think thats pretty darn good for not running in so long!! Also went a total of 2.74 miles with warm up and cool down! I'M DOING THIS!!!! WOOO HOOO!! PS. My new shoes ROCK!! I also burned 356 calories!!! Love the Nike+

Honestly about a month ago I was sitting on my couch in tears to a friend on how miserable I was....today I am actually EXCITED to be on this journey!!! I just really hope all this does help! I am afraid to weigh myself on Monday....so far Im only down a pound

Anyway....IM DOING THIS!!!!

bluiz13

Bluiz13/Denise

Challenge Start Weight: 182.2
Challenge Goal Weight: 169

01/02: 182.2
01/09: 177.4 (-4.8)
01/16:
01/23:
01/30:
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27:
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07:

Kjlloyd1

This weeks results!

First I want to thank all of you who sent me prayers and support for my boxer. We did end up having to put her to rest Thursday morning. She's in a better place with no more pain and discomfort. I feel we did the best thing for her by letting her go. <sigh> That being said, I think I did ok under the circumstances with my eating.

Drum roll please..... Lol. I lost 3 pounds!

So Kristen here are my results for ths week.

KjLLoyd1 - Real name Kathy - Starting weight - 202
Current weight -199

01/02: 202
01/09: 199
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight 194>>>
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight 186>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight 174>>>

micneg01

Congrats! Well done!

LadyPersia

1-1 141
1-8 145- Had to increase my meds this past week due to illness. Most of the weight is in water. I ate very well last week. But I am bloated.

micneg01

Name/ real name: Michelle

Current Weight: 177.4
Challenge Goal Weight: 163

01/02: 177.4
01/09: 174.2
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<169>>>
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<161>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<151>>>

brooke159

So glad to see some of us are off to a good start...I feel grateful to be where I am today with no gain, no loss. It's been hard this final week of vacation, but I can do this!

Name/ real name: brooke159 / Brooke
Current Weight: 209
Challenge Goal Weight: 195
01/02: 209
01/09: 209
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight 205>>>
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight 201>>>
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight 195>>>

aerdna88

Good Saturday Morning. :flowerforyou:
I went to the Dr. yesterday because I have been pretty depressed and had some not so nice thoughts lately...anxiety while driving making me pull over and I just feel like I'm being closed in a tight space if it makes any sense? I haven't seen a Dr. in a few years due to no medical insurance...and before I was denied medical insurance 2 years ago I was on Pristiq 150mg for depression and high blood pressure meds. Well...of course when you can't afford those meds or the Dr. visits you just don't go and don't take anything. I contribute a lot of my weight to the anxiety/stress/depression I suffer. SO...I was granted insurance for a month (medicare) until my other insurance (blue cross blue shield) kicks in...and have been getting things taken care of in hopes this will also help my weight.

Look...I'm all for thinking positive (I read the bible daily and watch Joyce Meyer all the time) but when you have a mental imbalance it really doesn't matter how positive you think it always "sneaks" up on you and attacks when you least expect it. I would have awesome days...and I felt wonderful!!! But then a few days later I would be attacked with a very negative thought or would start crying out of nowhere and couldn't stop! The point is though...I'm getting help...getting back on the Pristiq and starting tomorrow I'm hoping this is a slow but sure step to recovery on these moods I've been having.

I thought I would share this because I know I'm not the only one that suffers from these bouts of anxiety attacks or depression. It really DOES have a lot to do with your weight loss too...stress has always been a huge factor in our weight loss successes or failures. The pill of course isn't a "cure" all...but it will help lower some of the suicidal thoughts I would get after thinking I wasn't good enough, or pretty enough...or skinny enough. Loving yourself is key, and I just want to be there one day. :ohwell:

Happy Saturday gang.

I have a dear friend who out of the blue like 5 years ago just got this way! It was so hard! For 3 years she was a diff person! The last 2 years have been awesome...but something happened and the last several weeks she's back to the hard times! It's definitely not easy for her or anyone who loves her!! Praying for you right now!

aerdna88

This weeks results!

First I want to thank all of you who sent me prayers and support for my boxer. We did end up having to put her to rest Thursday morning. She's in a better place with no more pain and discomfort. I feel we did the best thing for her by letting her go. <sigh> That being said, I think I did ok under the circumstances with my eating.

Drum roll please..... Lol. I lost 3 pounds!

So so so sorry about your dog! That's so hard
On a good note: congrats on losing the weight! 3 pounds is awesome!

aerdna88

Hello Everyone! I'm NOT looking forward to weighing in tomorrow morning! I have been eating well, always under my cals, working out every single day, and I weighted myself this morning and nothing. Half way thru the week I was down a pound. I know we fluctuate daily...but as hard as I've been working I thot for sure Id see a difference! Hoping tomorrow I'm shocked!

Anyway...I ran again today 2.5 miles...and I walked 1.5 miles...oh and 30DS. Yay! But my problem is I can barely walk. Not from today...but I was perfectly fine yesterday and this morning. 5 min before I run this morning my foot/ankle - like directly behind my ankle bone...and my outside of my foot ... Sharpppp miserable pain! I suffered thru my run...I did great on the shred but couldn't do the butt kicks (funny I pulled my muscle on my other leg on the butt kicks) I modified the butt kicks all that and was fine. But later I went to go walk with my girls after dinner and almost didn't make it a quarter mile. I had tears in my eyes and told my 8 year old I had to go back. But then we didn't. I pushed thru and it got a little better and we went 1.5 miles. Tonighy I iced it for quite awhile. I'm not sure what in the world is going on. I do have arthritis but this feels different. It's such a sharp miserable pain!!

I'm mad cuz I keep getting hurt and I'm on a mission! I'm feeling good other wise and stayin VERY positive...but I don't want to keep hurting myself. Now my calf muscle was stupidity. Not wearing shoes for the 30ds.

Anyway I'm just rambling. You will find I do that a lot!

Goodnight...here's to tomorrow's weigh in! Eeks!

kcthatsme

Sorry I've been MIA. Some unfun stuff going on. I'll respond to posts tomorrow.

tamanella

Name/ real name: tamanella/Tami

Current Weight: 335
Challenge Goal Weight: 307

01/02: 335
01/09: 328 - down 7lbs..woohoo!!!
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight>>> 327
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight>>> 319
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 307

sailingsal

name: Sailingsal,
real name: Sarah

Current Weight: 191.0
Challenge Goal Weight: 170

01/02: 191.0
01/09: 189.8 (down 1.2!)
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight>>> 185
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight>>> 178
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 170

thurberj

Can't find my last post and have to get to work....Good on exercise this week, not so good on food weight is the same 144....will do better this week!!

raindropwishes

Samara ¦ RaindropWishes

01/02: 221.5
01/09: 217.6
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: Mini Goal: 217.5
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: Mini Goal 2: 213.5
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: CG: 207.5

SallyCC

Name/ real name: SallyCC/ Sally

Current Weight: 199.8
Challenge Goal Weight: 185.8

01/02: 199.8
01/09: 195.7
01/16:
01/23:
01/30: <<<mini goal weight>>> 189.8
02/06:
02/13:
02/20:
02/27: <<<mini goal weight>>> 186.8
03/05:
03/12:
03/19:
03/26:
04/02:
04/07: <<<challenge goal weight>>> 185.8

I like this week's loss, even though today I am up a bit from a low a couple of days ago. So glad this challenge is on! I liked the challenges--they also helped to change things up a bit and helped me to stay focused.

Kathy....I am so sorry about your dog. It's such a loss.


Looking forward to staying on track this week.