Beautiful Blue Team WEEK 4

RachVR6

I'm still missing weights from about 13 people that checked in last week. I guess it's because I didn't send out reminders today, but it's just such a pain to go to each persons profile and message them. :ohwell:

alapointe

Wow, awesome job blues. We rock, keep up the great work everyone.

debnu1

I just plan on sending you my weight every Tuesday/wednesday morning trust me it is on my mind. That way I have that much more incentive to do better! I really need to get on the bandwagon again, after birthday parties and a cold the last few weeks I have not been good. :grumble: So this next week is my new beginning!

ccoker

Hey Rach,

Sorry I was one of the 13!:embarassed: Field trip in 100 plus degrees crammed into school bus with no A/C tends to addle my brains. On the plus side I think I sweated off an extra pound! I am at 176.8. Thanks!

chickadee10

Looks like we're doing good! I got in 80 minutes of walking today.

Cariñosita

Good Job Everyone! You all are an inspiration. I love this team.....even though I'm not very chatty. Keep up the good work!

shannahrose

oh my goodness ive been so far out of the loop! i'm kind of starting over this week - I've been through a bit of a transition the past few weeks with moving from michigan to indiana and starting my first real job out of college. living on my own is definitely different when it comes to exercising (alread joined a new gym!) and grocery shopping - but i'm keeping at it. hoping to check in more often...:flowerforyou:

emmie110

I got all my water in today - but I think the heat sucked it all out of me. I really need to move out of the desert. Haven't eaten all my calories yet and don't really feel like eating. Maybe I'll make a strawberry smoothie in a little while.
:drinker:
Stay cool!!

ShariStickler

Great Job everyone!!!

Rach - Thanks for the time consuming work of posting all of our numbers. You Rock girl! :glasses:

Alapointe - You lost again this week that's great, you are so close to hitting that 50lbs lost. Keep it going, you will get there. You have so much to be proud of. We are all cheering you on.:drinker:

LostinCali

Wow, awesome job, everyone!!

I just did 30 day shred cause I decided not to do it this morning, as usual, and I'm thinking I won't make that mistake again. With this heat, I about passed out! That DVD is no joke, man. Whew!

But obviously it's working for me, so I'm going to keep at it! Had a marginal day on my eating.. snuck in a couple nilla wafers as a snack cause I was craving sweets. Did good on my water drinking.. and still thirsty so will probably get another 2 cups in for sure before bed.

Keep up the good work, team!!

hmo4

Hi guys, PMS week so if I gave you what the scale showed me this am, you'd see why, well, I didn't. UGLY:sad: Eat somemore crap Kath:explode: -on a good path right now. Way to go to you all!:drinker:

sanifrey

Great job everyone!!

mrwatson

I am one of the 13 too....sorry. I have been super busy and it seems to be paying off as I have managed to drop a pound or two:happy:

I hope to be able to read the posts this week and see how everyone is doing. I missed most of them last week so I need to catch up.

I wish you all the best toward meeting your goals and staying motivated.

j_g4ever

Rach- you work really hard to get these posted and I know I forget from time to time to send you my weigh in but my personal thought on it is you shouldn't have to send everyone a personal message everyweek. We know when weigh in is and either we send it to you or we dont.

RachVR6

Oh I don't mean to upset anyone! I know we all get busy, I just don't want anyone to be offended if I don't remind them. That's all! :flowerforyou:

I had to blockade my bedroom door last night, because it doesn't latch shut and my moms cat pushes the door open like a little rhino. :laugh: I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a kitty walking on me. :huh:

Today is supposed to be yoga, but in all honesty I usually skip it and use it as a rest day, but I think I'll run again even though my calves are still killing me! :noway: I feel good getting my exercise in everyday this week, because it's been longer than I can remember that I've even done 2 days in a row!! I'm just hoping to see the weight start falling off. I've been doing really well with my calories, too.

chrissyh

I had to post this morning to see my ticker....

It took a while but increasing my calories has helped I am losing pretty steady right now.....go figure eat more and lose - be careful not to let yourself get in that starvation mode - it's real and it's not good....

Down another pound today so I am SO happy....yesterday was a rest day so I walked a bit over 4 miles....My hips wouldn't allow my to do my Couch to 5k....might do the week 5 day 1 today or do the strength class at the gym not sure but both would be brutal - tried it and my body said NO WAY!

Rach - I woke up to my cat sleeping right next to me at the head of the bed and when he saw me open my eyes he had to climb up and lay his head on me....

Happy Thursday!

PS If you missed checking in this week, just send it in next week - we still love you!!!

LostinCali

I woke up crying this morning, so it's going to be a rough day, I just need to keep my focus on why I'm losing the weight.

Here's why I'm so sad... I'll try to keep it short... My mom was my best friend. She overdosed on 6/10/04 and fought in the hospital ICU (after she realized it was a mistake) until 7/6/04 when she died. I used to be so angry with her for leaving us at such a young age but that anger has turned into just missing her so much it hurts. To understand, you have to realize she was abused sexually and mentally her ENTIRE life. She was one of the strongest women I've ever known. My dad threatened her that day, and she figured, 'either go home and he'll beat me to death, or take these pills and take my own life'. Obviously, she was wrong. She could have come to my husband and I and we would have protected her, but when you're in that much despair, it's hard to see that, I suppose.

This time of year is always rough on me. The memories come flooding back and this year will be 5 years that she's been gone. I still remember that day we found her after she had taken the pills like it was yesterday. I remember the look of panic in her face, I remember my sister thinking she was going to be ok, and my reminding her that mom was not out of the woods by any means. I remember my dad trying to go into the hospital room and it was the first time I stood up to him and told him exactly what I thought of him... ugh. Even now, tears streaming down my face as I type this.

Anyway, just wanted to share. We all have to remember our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we need to be thankful for small victories

j_g4ever

I got up this morning and I so didn't want to workout but I had to get the kids going anyways so I thought I might as well workout and it felt great. Its suppose to be nice here today so I'm hoping to get some walking in also.

Some good news while into my workout my HRM said it couldn't find my heart rate. My strap is getting loose. :bigsmile: So I will have to tighten that up.

I hope that everyone has a great day. I didn't mean to step on any toes lastnight. Im sorry.

j_g4ever

I woke up crying this morning, so it's going to be a rough day, I just need to keep my focus on why I'm losing the weight.

Here's why I'm so sad... I'll try to keep it short... My mom was my best friend. She overdosed on 6/10/04 and fought in the hospital ICU (after she realized it was a mistake) until 7/6/04 when she died. I used to be so angry with her for leaving us at such a young age but that anger has turned into just missing her so much it hurts. To understand, you have to realize she was abused sexually and mentally her ENTIRE life. She was one of the strongest women I've ever known. My dad threatened her that day, and she figured, 'either go home and he'll beat me to death, or take these pills and take my own life'. Obviously, she was wrong. She could have come to my husband and I and we would have protected her, but when you're in that much despair, it's hard to see that, I suppose.

This time of year is always rough on me. The memories come flooding back and this year will be 5 years that she's been gone. I still remember that day we found her after she had taken the pills like it was yesterday. I remember the look of panic in her face, I remember my sister thinking she was going to be ok, and my reminding her that mom was not out of the woods by any means. I remember my dad trying to go into the hospital room and it was the first time I stood up to him and told him exactly what I thought of him... ugh. Even now, tears streaming down my face as I type this.

Anyway, just wanted to share. We all have to remember our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we need to be thankful for small victories

We are here for you and I know how nice it is to get things off your chest and that is what we are here for and its wonderful that you feel comfortable enough to share this with us.

LostinCali

Thanks I do feel I can share because so many of you have inspired me to keep going on days when I just don't feel like it.. maybe my story will touch someone and encourage them to keep going even though they don't feel they can.

Congrats on needing to tighten the HRM! hehe that had to feel good

RachVR6

I woke up crying this morning, so it's going to be a rough day, I just need to keep my focus on why I'm losing the weight.

Here's why I'm so sad... I'll try to keep it short... My mom was my best friend. She overdosed on 6/10/04 and fought in the hospital ICU (after she realized it was a mistake) until 7/6/04 when she died. I used to be so angry with her for leaving us at such a young age but that anger has turned into just missing her so much it hurts. To understand, you have to realize she was abused sexually and mentally her ENTIRE life. She was one of the strongest women I've ever known. My dad threatened her that day, and she figured, 'either go home and he'll beat me to death, or take these pills and take my own life'. Obviously, she was wrong. She could have come to my husband and I and we would have protected her, but when you're in that much despair, it's hard to see that, I suppose.

This time of year is always rough on me. The memories come flooding back and this year will be 5 years that she's been gone. I still remember that day we found her after she had taken the pills like it was yesterday. I remember the look of panic in her face, I remember my sister thinking she was going to be ok, and my reminding her that mom was not out of the woods by any means. I remember my dad trying to go into the hospital room and it was the first time I stood up to him and told him exactly what I thought of him... ugh. Even now, tears streaming down my face as I type this.

Anyway, just wanted to share. We all have to remember our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we need to be thankful for small victories

We're here for you!!!:smooched:

I can't even begin to imagine what you're going through, and it's stories like these that make me realize how many things I'm taking for granted. I think I'll go home and give my mom an extra hug today! We just recently had a talk about our weight problems. This was a lady that was 112lbs after her first child! Now after 4 more kids and a lot of blows to her self-confidence by my dad (especially when he was drunk) I can tell she's holding onto a lot of pain and things from the past. I want to tell her, 'let go of it!!', but I know it's just not that easy. She did tell me that she wants me to show her around this site, so hopefully I can get her going! :flowerforyou:

LostinCali

Yeah, we never know what we have until it's gone I remember, right after she died, I saw a mom and daughter fighting in a store (the daughter was my age)... I walked up to them and said "you don't even realize how lucky you are to have a mother, to have a daughter, to argue with!!" LOL They probably thought I was crazy, cause I would have thought so if some strange broad came up to me and said that hahahaha.

It's amazing and sad how much our words and actions can affect people around us without even realizing it. That is an awesome power when used in a good way. Unfortunately, many people use it for their own benefit and hurt others in their wake. Give your mom an extra hug, today

AZWildcatnNC

I had to blockade my bedroom door last night, because it doesn't latch shut and my moms cat pushes the door open like a little rhino. :laugh: I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a kitty walking on me. :huh:

We have two of those kitty-rhinos in our home, plus a dog who is species confused and believes she's a cat complete with her version of a hiss. Closing the door doesn't work at my home. Most mornings I wake up to a crowded bed with hubby and I, at least one of the cats, the dog, and one of the boys who came in during the night. We decided we needed to lose weight just to fit everyone on the darn bed! :laugh:

chrissyh

I woke up crying this morning, so it's going to be a rough day, I just need to keep my focus on why I'm losing the weight.

Here's why I'm so sad... I'll try to keep it short... My mom was my best friend. She overdosed on 6/10/04 and fought in the hospital ICU (after she realized it was a mistake) until 7/6/04 when she died. I used to be so angry with her for leaving us at such a young age but that anger has turned into just missing her so much it hurts. To understand, you have to realize she was abused sexually and mentally her ENTIRE life. She was one of the strongest women I've ever known. My dad threatened her that day, and she figured, 'either go home and he'll beat me to death, or take these pills and take my own life'. Obviously, she was wrong. She could have come to my husband and I and we would have protected her, but when you're in that much despair, it's hard to see that, I suppose.

This time of year is always rough on me. The memories come flooding back and this year will be 5 years that she's been gone. I still remember that day we found her after she had taken the pills like it was yesterday. I remember the look of panic in her face, I remember my sister thinking she was going to be ok, and my reminding her that mom was not out of the woods by any means. I remember my dad trying to go into the hospital room and it was the first time I stood up to him and told him exactly what I thought of him... ugh. Even now, tears streaming down my face as I type this.

Anyway, just wanted to share. We all have to remember our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we need to be thankful for small victories

I cannot begin to imagine how this time of year makes you feel. My heart goes out to you

RachVR6

I had to blockade my bedroom door last night, because it doesn't latch shut and my moms cat pushes the door open like a little rhino. :laugh: I woke up in the middle of the night last night with a kitty walking on me. :huh:

We have two of those kitty-rhinos in our home, plus a dog who is species confused and believes she's a cat complete with her version of a hiss. Closing the door doesn't work at my home. Most mornings I wake up to a crowded bed with hubby and I, at least one of the cats, the dog, and one of the boys who came in during the night. We decided we needed to lose weight just to fit everyone on the darn bed! :laugh:

Haha. Well it wasn't like she came in and plopped down beside me, she was just prancing around on top of me! :laugh:

My brothers door doesn't latch either but his is kinda 'sticky'. so she sticks her paws under it and sinks her claws into the carpet, and then pulls herself into the door until it pops open. :laugh:

Cariñosita

LostinCali---I'm so sorry that you're hurting. I wouldn't know what to do without my mom. She's my best friend and I dread the day that she's not here. You have a good support group here. I hope your day has gotten better.

jacqueline0821

LostinCali - my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

j_g4ever - I know how you feel with the HRM - I had the same thing the other day. It kept sliding down on me. I went and measuring and sure enough I am losing inches :happy:

I have eatten a healthy breakfast and snack and am on my 2nd cup of water. :drinker: :drinker: I feel so much better when I am eatting healthy and getting my workouts in. I am hoping to get a workout in tonight after class but we will see.

Have a great healthy day everyone.
J

LostinCali

I just did my 30 day shred, I'm on level 2 now... whew! I be soaked in sweat LOL... but I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!! Thank you ALL for the support, it means a lot to me.

My cat is a stinker at night too, cause he sleeps all day! Last night, he was attacking my feet. Good thing they were under the comforter lol.

Off to eat something and take a shower... thanks again, ladies

chrissyh

RULES FOR CATS WHO HAVE A HOUSE TO RUN
I. DOORS:
Do not allow closed doors in any room. To get door opened, stand on hind legs and hammer with forepaws. Once door is opened, it is not necessary to use it. After you have ordered an "outside" door opened, stand halfway in and out and think about several things. This is particularly important during very cold weather, rain, snow, or mosquito season. Swinging doors are to be avoided at all costs.

II. CHAIRS AND RUGS:
If you have to throw up, get to a chair quickly. If you cannot manage in time, get to an Oriental rug. If there is no Oriental rug, shag is good. When throwing up on the carpet, make sure you back up so that it is as long as the human's bare foot.

III. BATHROOMS:
Always accompany guests to the bathroom. It is not necessary to do anything -- just sit and stare.

IV. HAMPERING:
If one of your humans is engaged in some close activity and the other is idle, stay with the busy one. This is called "helping", otherwise known as "hampering". Following are the rules for "hampering":
a) When supervising cooking, sit just behind the left heel of the cook. You cannot be seen and thereby stand a better chance of being stepped on and then picked up and comforted.
b) For book readers, get in close under the chin, between eyes and book, unless you can lie across the book itself.
c) For knitting projects or paperwork, lie on the work in the most appropriate manner so as to obscure as much of the work or at least the most important part. Pretend to doze, but every so often reach out and slap the pencil or knitting needles. The worker may try to distract you; ignore it. Remember, the aim is to hamper work.
Embroidery and needlepoint projects make great hammocks in spite of what the humans may tell you.
d) For people paying bills (monthly activity) or working on income taxes or Christmas cards (annual activity), keep in mind the aim -- to hamper! First, sit on the paper being worked on. When dislodged, watch sadly from the side of the table. When activity proceeds nicely, roll around on the papers, scattering them to the best of your ability. After being removed for the second time, push pens, pencils, and erasers off the table, one at a time.
e) When a human is holding the newspaper in front of him/her, be sure to jump on the back of the paper. They love to jump.

V. WALKING:
As often as possible, dart quickly and as close as possible in front of the human, especially: on stairs, when they have something in their arms, in the dark, and when they first get up in the morning. This will help their co-ordination skills.

VI. BEDTIME:
Always sleep on the human at night so s/he cannot move around.

chickadee10

Wow, awesome job, everyone!!

I just did 30 day shred cause I decided not to do it this morning, as usual, and I'm thinking I won't make that mistake again. With this heat, I about passed out! That DVD is no joke, man. Whew!

But obviously it's working for me, so I'm going to keep at it! Had a marginal day on my eating.. snuck in a couple nilla wafers as a snack cause I was craving sweets. Did good on my water drinking.. and still thirsty so will probably get another 2 cups in for sure before bed.

Keep up the good work, team!!

I ate some nilla wafers too.

RachVR6

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