T.H.E (Trying Hard Everyday) Team - Week 13
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the team of traveling pants - Sheila now that is funny
I thought so!!!!0 -
Sheila, all I can say is WOOOOOOW *whistles* - you rock! :drinker:
And your daughter, omG, she is AMAZING! Simply amazing! Tell her she's got some fans on MFP
. You must be a very proud mum! :flowerforyou: 0 -
Sheila that picture is adorable and so are your girls...
Everyone else.. I was MIA most of the day. Another baby shower.. One next weekend too and then should be fine I think for a week or too... I hope. I'm over them..
Today I am going to clean house, do laundry and all that good stuff.. Maybe a walk around the neighborhood if the weather permits... I was thinking of asking my neighbor but for some reason she won't answer her phone the last few times I called.. She is a friend on myspace and facebook and when my ticker changes with any updated weightloss I usually get an email saying her husband is giving her a hard time, she is feeling jealous stuff like that... SO sheila I know what ya mean, I don't mean to make her feel bad but I am proud of my 30 lbs and I've worked hard for them...
Well I am off the computer for a bit.. Need to move around...
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Dewdrop - thanks for the kind words! Its so good to have you dropping in. [...] when I talk to them, I think of you and wonder how you are doing, so its always good when you check in! And, congrats on the weight loss!
You are soooooo sweet :flowerforyou:
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Just a little reminder of how amazng you all are!
One Flaw In Women
Women have strengths that amaze men.
They bear hardships and they carry burdens,
but they hold happiness, love and joy.
They smile when they want to scream.
They sing when they want to cry.
They cry when they are happy
and laugh when they are nervous.
They fight for what they believe in.
They stand up to injustice.
They don't take "no" for an answer
when they believe there is a better solution.
They go without so their family can have.
They go to the doctor with a frightened friend. They love unconditionally.
They cry when their children excel
and cheer when their friends get awards.
They are happy when they hear about
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Their hearts break when a friend dies.
They grieve at the loss of a family member,
yet they are strong when they
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They know that a hug and a kiss
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Sheila - you look amazing! You are just radiating joy and confidence. You are an inspiration! And your daughter is adorable. As a mom, it is so much fun to watch your child when they are doing something they love. My daughter does gymnastics and I swear she never stops smiling and hops and skips instead of walking the whole time she is at the gym. It warms my heart!0
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Here is silly Idea??? for those who grow out of their pants pass then to a team member that is going into that size!!! we can be the Team of Traveling Pants!!!
That is an AWESOME idea!! I already gave a bunch of my clothes to adopt4. Mostly shirts, but it was stuff she needed. I have more stuff in the 18-20 size from Lane Bryant and Torrid that will soon be ready to go. Most of it is like brand new (as in I just bought it last year and have hardly worn it). Im in between a 16-18 and can still wear some of it, but it wont be long before they are hanging off me like the 2x size. I wore a shirt last night that I purchased last fall that I am pissed but pleased to pass on. Is one of my more comfy, cute tops.. but its too big for me now. I also have a pretty formal dress that is a size 20. Black and white, so if anyone needs one I'd be happy to pass it on. I wore it once, last year when hubby and I went to the vampire ball, but I wont be able to wear it again. Would be great for a formal event or a night out on the town. I really cant afford to spend a bunch on a smaller size right now, especially since I have 2 more sizes to drop.0 -
AJ, what a wonderful poem - thanks for sharing it! It is so true, isn't it. We are quick to celebrate others successes, but seldom see them in ourselves. And, good job on your goals and strength yesterday!
Li4g, I saw a receipe for low carb margarita mix and thought of you. Am wondering whats on the BBQ today, in case I drop in. :bigsmile:
Sheila, your daughter really does look happy, just as AJ said. Great pics.
Lisa, wow, you are on fire today! Good job making it through the weekend not just not gaining, but actually losing weight. And thanks for asking, I am still doing the wall aways. I mentioned that my sis the trainer came over and helped me with an exercise plan, I alternate the wall-aways with a similar motion using the resistance bands. Put it behind my back and then push away with my arms. I also got a ball (think I mentioned this) because my last one went flat - I think the cat got it, or maybe the iron. Anyway, am now incorporating ball squats agaiinst the wall. So, again, thanks for asking. I want everyone to do that and keep me accountable!
Nita, I am with you, gotta get up and move around. The sun is out, FINALLY. So a great day to be outside!0 -
Sheila,
Your daughter is SOOOO cute!!! And skating is great exercise!! Those outfits your mom made are great!! Looks like she is very talented with a sewing machine just like my MIL.
Your pic is very cute!! Love the outfit!!
As for your sister, as far as Im concerned you have EVERY right to be happy about what you have accomplished. Dont let other people make you feel guilty for the success. If they cant be happy for you its because they are mad at themselves for not doing what they know they should. Its not like you havent tried with your sister to get her to go to the gym. She made her choice and now shes just frustrated she didnt listen to her own advice. She is happy for your success, just upset with herself. She'll come around eventually.
As for your daughter, have you asked her if she wants to join MFP?? Its never too early to get her on board with living healthy. I know I wish my parents had given me some advice on it when I was younger. Maybe get her to the gym with you. Im sure once she gets started, she'll be hooked just like you and you are her best role model! Have her come join our team!! It would be a blast to have her! I made my oldest sign up after we purchased the new scale and she stepped on it and said "wow, Ive lost 5# since track started!" :noway: :noway: She does NOT need to lose ANY weight!! Little miss skinny minnie! I told her she needed to keep track of what she was eating to make sure she is eating ENOUGH for how much she is running. She likes it so far, but isnt into the message boards yet. Just using the food journal.0 -
Li4g, I saw a receipe for low carb margarita mix and thought of you. Am wondering whats on the BBQ today, in case I drop in. :bigsmile:
She shoots my cow and now she wants to eat it!!!!!! LMAO!
low carb margarita's.....hmmmm... ok.. your forgiven! Altho, I dont feel much like drinkin right now. I had 2 rum & coke's at our friends house (over a period of 5 hours) last night and woke up this morning feeling hungover like I got drunk off my butt. All that damn sugar in the soda gave me a sugar hangover...:sick: Havent had real soda in almost 3 months and I am NEVER drinking that crap again!!!!
Actually, I havent gotten that far to plan dinner yet. Was waiting to see if the weather is going to cooperate or not. Might do some steaks since I have plenty in the freezer, but we had tri-tip last night for dinner so Im thinking some nice Marinated Chicken Kabobs sound good. Sides being lots of stir fried veggies and some whole grain rice. I have a VERY ripe pineapple and some watermelon too. Easy, cheap and I already have the stuff to do it without going to the grocery.0 -
Pesky photobucket!
Well, someone has to help you eat that cow! Dinner sounds good! What can I bring?
Hey, just tried honey flavored fage. HOLY DOUGHNUTS!!! It is so good!0 -
Stupid rain and wind.. Can't do anything.. It's soo windy and cold here today...0
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lulubar-SW205/GW145/CW191 +2 lbs.:ohwell:
Is this why you're so silent? *hugs* I miss your posts!!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hey I'm up for the traveling pants! Who else is in? I have size 24s to give to someone... need 18-20 (18 in stretchy, 20 in non stretchy). But my boobs aren't shrinking that much so I"m still in a 2x...0
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lulubar-SW205/GW145/CW191 +2 lbs.:ohwell:
Is this why you're so silent? *hugs* I miss your posts!!! :flowerforyou:
:laugh: Nah, I've had worse set backs in my journey ~ Just been a really busy weekend. But thanks dewdrop - sweet of you to ask. Trust me, I know what I need to do to get rid of that 2 pounds. My journey doesn't seem to be a straight forward march out of the land of gluttony and sloth, but more a forward-sideways-backwards skitter - like I'm sneaking away from my old ways and don't really want them to catch on to what I'm up to.:blushing: :grumble: I'll get the hang of it though ~ I'm a pretty determined little cookie, (dang, bad food reference:grumble: ) okay, a pretty smart apple, just learn best from my own mistakes.
Seems like reading over everyone's posts, many of us have hit some bumps in the road over the last couple of weeks ~ particularly where food choices are concerned. All part of the learning curve and I'm sure we've all learned our lessons well.
I think the "travelling pants" idea is a scream! I'll have to see what I have, but I might be too short for most of you (5'2"). Adopt4, how tall are you? I may have some things for you. Also, thanks for sharing your trainer with us!!!!!
This weekend we cleaned out the garage, ran errands, today I fixed a huge and healthy late lunch and my daughter and her boyfriend and my son were all here. I was really nice.
Sheila - love the pics - your daughter is precious! How old is she again? Love, love the outfit! Hats off to your mom's sewing skill!
Kristi - when you do the ball-squats, is that where you put the ball between your back and the wall and then squat? Those are really hard! I should add that to my workout.
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Sheila - your daughter is adorable and I echo whatDewdrop said - tell her she has so many fans here in T.H.E. Team. the outfits are darling - your mom must be so proud also.
Adopt4 - I have some tops that would probably work. My pants traveled on out the door on a rummage sale my girl friend and I had.
Kristi - huh are you sharing the recipe fow the low cal margarita? sounded interesting. and honey I was just checking you on your exercises. keep up the good work! you are doing so good.
LI4G - you mentioned it before that we sounded similiar in areas and you are right. my 16 - 18 shirt fits with the exception of being tight in one area. will you take a little of mine please?
AJwaddleson - enjoyed the poem - thanks for sharing.
Lulu - your statement about my journey doesn't seem to be straight forward - I couldn't agree more with. I, too have become a determined cookie and WE WILL MAKE IT!!!!!!!!
Jamie - I assume you will be checking in later when I am at work. Hope you had a good day. did bf win ball tourney.
Well this is my good - night. Sunday night and I got to go back to work. I dislike Sundays because is the day my sleep is not good - it is my readjusting day.
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I'll have to do the same and get back on the BMI thing. I need to figure out how to get that number?
In the main menu from MFP, there's a tab called "Tools". Once you click it, you get another menu, one of the 3 tabs being "BMI". I bet you're at a healthy number .
Thank you Dewdrop!
Ok, so my BMI is 27.7 and I am Over. It says a target weight range for my height is 125.3-169.3. I am 5'9'' and have a hard time believing 125lbs at my height is healthy....
Jamie, My daughter is 24 and is 5'9 and weighs 120 and it IS TOO SKINNY!! I tell her all the time she is too skinny... She is a size 2.... I would say 130 or 135....
Here is a pic of her at Christmas about 130 and she looks good..
Your daughter looks great! A size 2, geez! I would be so happy to eventually be a single number size, haha. But I would be thrilled with a size 10!0 -
Kristi....I'm going to type my answers right behing your questions.......Jamie, I think this little check list might be helpful for you, too, maybe not, but its worth a try:
1. Are you eating adequate calories - but not too many? YES THOUGH I AM CONSIDERING STOPPING EATING MY EXERCISE CALS.
2. Are you drinking plenty of water, YEP AT LEAST 100 OZ PER DAY
3. Do you spread your meals through out the day, eating about every 2 to 2.5 hours? I ATTEMPT TO...WITH WEEKS LIKE LAST WEEK I WAS TOO BUSY AT WORK TO EAT DURING THE DAY AND HAD TO EAT A LARGER LUNCH AND BREAKFAST.
4. Do you get plenty of quality rest - at least 6-7 hours a night? I TRY! I GET AT LEAST 7....I TRY FOR 8HOURS BUT THAT DOESN'T ALWAYS HAPPEN.
5. Do you do strength training at least 2-3 days a week? I HAD BEEN 2x PER WEEK EXCEPT FOR LAST WEEK - I DO ALOT OF SQUATS AND WITH MY HEEL I HAD TO LAY OFF A BIT.
I totally get you about the weight range thing - my healthy range is 129 to 174 lbs. I could maybe do 174, but its more likely that 190 - 200 is a healthy range for me (according to the director of the fitness institute at a local hospital). So, don't stress the numbers, go by how you feel, and how your clothing fits, what size you are in, and your general health.
Here is what songbyrdsweet said about strength training in the Banks Plan post: "-Lifting one day a week, unfortunately, won't cause lasting adaptations. De-training occurs after about 3 days, so lifting once a week will give you 6 days of de-training. You won't garner any benefit because you won't be stressing your system frequently enough to cause neurological or physiological changes. It's akin to just running one day a week and not doing any other cardio. You won't be able to improve your time or oxygen consumption efficiency. Even beginners should lift 2-3 days per week. What changes in time is the duration and intensity, and then you can add days as well."
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Hi Team!
So I made it to the end of page 2. I'll need to get to the rest tomorrow morning. I do love mountain dew but I have actually given it up. I might have a sip every once and a while when the bf has some. As I mentioned a bit earlier, I think I am going to stop eating my exercise calories. I know this isn't the way MFP recommends but a month of not losing weight is frustrating and I just keep thinking I have to be doing something wrong. Off to get some sleep. Talk to you all tomorrow and hope your weekends were great! :happy:0 -
Traveling pants - I have size 20 and size 18's .. Short from old navy.. I'm 5'4
Let me know who is interested...0 -
, I think I am going to stop eating my exercise calories. I know this isn't the way MFP recommends but a month of not losing weight is frustrating and I just keep thinking I have to be doing something wrong.
You know it's worth a shot to give it a try for a couple of weeks, since you've held out long enough to make sure this was a trend and not just "that week", ya know? Your body has adjusted and you are not the large size some of us are, where we have more wiggle room (or is that jiggle room???) with the cals, sometimes for smaller people it does take going below what is recommended for it to work. And you know enough now I think to know that if you lose it, you have the potential to gain it right back once you start eating a more healthy number of cals.
This is cracking me up, the traveling pants... :happy: What fun! Let's PM each other our addresses if you want something sent to you and someone says they have your size. Don't personally want to post my info in the forum, since it's not at all secure...
LI4G keeps promising me clothes... then she is saying, well, I can wear it a little longer... bummer! I was with her shopping for all that cute stuff last year, I keep waiting for it to come my way!!!0 -
Back for a second before I go to bed ~
Indianagranny ~ You are awesome ~ I really enjoy your posts, your positive attitude, and the fact that you always have an encouraging word to share!
Sheila - forgot to tell you how fab you look! You go you hottie! I'm sooo proud for you and how well you are doing!
Li4g- mmmmmmmm kabobs! One of my favs - especially with the pineapple!
Jamie - Hope you have a great week - sounds like you are doing all the right things - Don't you wish our bodies could verbalize what the need to make this all work??? That would be sooooo much easier for all of us!!
Prayerful - can't wait to hear how the marathon went! Praying you are healthy and happy with your effort - I know all you have to do is try and that alone impresses me ~ I can't even fathom what it takes to run a 1/2 marathon let alone a marathon!
I agree with adopt4 - all address info should be pm'd and not put on the thread - safety first:bigsmile:0 -
Hey gang, tried to read everyone's posts but can't remember a thing except travelling pants!
I exercised (wogged) today for 60 minutes. Part of it was into the wind - that should count double.:grumble: Had chinese food and one small piece of cake to celebrate a birthday. I saved calories today by skipping snacks and eating lots of salad for lunch - it wasn't hard 'cause I wasn't that hungry today.
I tried on lots of summer clothes from the back of my closet today. Felt so good to try on things that are "roomy". I could not wear them last summer. All the winter clothes are going in the basement. I WILL NOT BE WEARING THEM AGAIN. (sorry I had to yell at myself). In the past I have kept several sizes because I was yo-yoing up and down the scale. This time it's for good. :mad: I do not want all my hard work to be lost on losing the same pounds over and over. That is why I joined mfp. I can keep at it rather than go for 12 weeks and then quit a Curves or Weight Watchers. You girls are great.
Must say goodnight now. I'm sorry I don't contribute much to the conversation lately but I do feel good when I post because it keeps me accountable and trying hard.0 -
Indiana- Pass on the extra boobage anytime!! I just noticd that my boobs are FINALLY sticking out farther than my tummy. I never, ever thought THAT was possible!
Adopt4- Thought you would appreciate this one after your training sessions the past couple days.
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Team - Thank You all for all the wonderful comments and encouragement...
Inianagranny - You are doing Great...Keep up all your hard work but please becareful of the pain I dont want you to hurt yourself and get set back... like I almost did...
Jamie - I know its hard not to get discouraged but you might have to try different things to see what works for you... I personally eat 1200 - 1500 calories now and I dont eat my exercise calories back and the dr. said that is why I am losing about 5 pounds week.. just try it and she what happens.. good luck and dont get fusterated even though its easy to do..
Dewdrop - thank you I am glad your back... I sure will tell my daughter... she is 8 yrs old and she skates against 10,12,14 and sometimes 16 yr's she travels to different area's in Michigan she has gone to Ohio, Chicago, Colorado for her synconize ice skating... but my mother has gone with her...
AJ - what a beautiful poem and thank you for those sweet comments...
Li4g - I got my daughter a membership at the gym cuz she wanted one and I figured it could be our bonding time together since she is the middle child and all!!!! but when she goes with me she dont want to be there as long as me and she will sit on the bench and it bothers me so I stop and go home and so thats why I personaly like going to the gym by myself... just so that I am not holding anyone up and I can go at my pass.. not to make her mad...
healthymom - glad to see your still here with us.. we would miss you if you stoped posting...
I know I missed a few Team members but I have to go back and read.. cuz it is late and I am way past my bed time..
Good Night all - and I could use the 24's adopt so I pm'd you my address so let me know...
I have size 28's and 30's if anyone wants them.. I even have some scrubs if you know anyone who needs them..
I think this is going to be fun...Team of the Traveling Pants I cant believe I thought of that LOL...
Thanks Team...
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Jamie, what the heck, give it a try. If you feel faint, or have headaches, you are probably not eating enough. Well, traveling pants, hmmm... Since I am nearly as tall as LI4G, I am pretty sure I will have to pass on everyone elses pants. And, NO ONE wants my pants. Unless we made a tent out of them..... It will be a minute before I am in those 30s, Sheila, and then you are too darn short, I fear. :happy: But, I am happy to report that I have actually lost at least 3 pant sizes, and as many as 5 depending on the brand and style. And did I mention I am weighing less than I have in several yearrs? I figured out that the last time I weighed this much was prolly 2003.
There, now I feel better. I was feeling left out of the pants. 0 -
This weekend we cleaned out the garage, ran errands, today I fixed a huge and healthy late lunch and my daughter and her boyfriend and my son were all here. I was really nice.
As a matter of fact, lulu, you are always nice! Typos or no typos, the statement stays :happy: .0 -
Good Morning Team - Hope everyone has a Great Monday!!!! although I think I am going to go back to bed for few cuz I got didnt go to bed until after 1 and up at 5:30 Hubby and the kids just left for work and school... so I think I am going to crash for about an hour...or two... anyway Have a GREAT Monday!!!
Kristi - you just let me know when ever your Ready... I would be glad to send them your way!!!!
well Team I am Leaving on Vacation in one week and 4 days.... I am getting excited.. I was trying things on in my closet and nothing really fits... boy doe that feel good in a way!!! I am about to raid my daughters clothes!!! lol never thought I would ever say that... I put one of my t-shirts on and they are starting to fall down to my knee's they look like night gowns... they could be mini dresses LMAO!!! hubby wouldnt let me out of the house with very little on lol..
okay off to take a nap before I start my day...
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I just got back from a meditation retreat this wekkend. It was wonderful to be out in nature and learn to be quiet. i did half a day in total silence and it was really wonderful just to listen to myself and my heart. I made a pact with myself that I would not give up on my morning yoga just becasue I was in a different environment. So I got up both mornings at 5am (my normal wake up time) and practiced for about 30 min before the day started at 6am. It was a great way to start the day and it helped me stay focused and keep my body comfortable though out the different mostly sitting meditations. I'm glad I didn't quit on ymself that definalty was the old Manda. I would have not done it flet bad and then been discouraged when I did get back that I was "behind" or "lacking" some how. But now I just love me and if that means giving and taking a little becasue I'm different each day than that is what I'm going to do to love myself more.
I hope you all have a blessed week.
manda0 -
I'm up, didn't have the motivation to exercise. Someone please kick me in butt so that when I get home from work it's here and I will exercise.
I'm feeling a lot down:huh: and I don't know why..0
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