JUNE STARTERS, JULY CHAT, July 1-31

isandi

Hi all,
thought I would start a thread where all the June starters can come and chat!
I am doing this for myself! tee hee I am a little OCD and don't want to miss any of your wonderful posts! HMMMMMMM Candy, where are you?

I am in countdown mode...only 4 days until we leave for the wedding!

Hope you all have a wonderful and fun filled 4th!

AlmostHot

Good morning Sandi!

That is very exciting about the wedding, do you know what you are going to do about food while you are a way?:flowerforyou:

slimmingmom

Have fun at the wedding! Weddings are so fun :happy:

courtney_love2001

I love this idea! I am always looking in the community for a thread to join, but I just find myself lost most times...haha but we are June Starters so we can identify with each other!!

Can I just tell you guys that I was planning on going to Arby's for dinner...I had already logged it into MFP and everything. Then, as I was driving by Arby's, I kept going and went a few miles more down to Subway! I saved myself like 500 calories, plus Subway let me eat tons of good veggies! It felt good to not give into temptation like I used to. I am in it to win it!!

Any of you have other inspirational stories/ brags today? :bigsmile:

AlmostHot

Thats great! I love subway! and the kids love to so it is a great takeaway!

I am going swimming this afternoon, with other adults. And for the first time I am thinking of myself and having my boys 10, 11 look after my baby, almost 3 in the play area next to the pool. I spend many many hours each week watching them swim and now it is my turn, I am sooo excited and nervous at the same time, at least I can keep an eye on them and get out if I really have to. But I can tell you that if I have to get out of that pool in that 1 hour, heads will roll!:laugh: (not literally, but you get the gist)

isandi

You gals are doing so well and avoiding temptation!

I hope you have a great time swimming!
It is hard to take care of yourself when you have kids...but you can do it!

My youngest son is getting married and I am their wedding planner! YIPES!
aS far as food goes I am gooing to try to eat mostly protein and watch the calories. I will still log the food! I know I am having shrilmp at the wedding and steak and shrimp the first night we get there! I will take some of my NLD shakes with me. They are wonderful and are really easy to mix in a cold drink!

Have a good evening!

mrsprazak05

I love this idea! I am always looking in the community for a thread to join, but I just find myself lost most times...haha but we are June Starters so we can identify with each other!!

Can I just tell you guys that I was planning on going to Arby's for dinner...I had already logged it into MFP and everything. Then, as I was driving by Arby's, I kept going and went a few miles more down to Subway! I saved myself like 500 calories, plus Subway let me eat tons of good veggies! It felt good to not give into temptation like I used to. I am in it to win it!!

Any of you have other inspirational stories/ brags today? :bigsmile:

I wish I could say the same. It's funny you mention it...about Arbys...I NEVER eat Arbys...but last night...I did. I DID give in...darn it! But I will say...I got my arby's sub with no mayo...so it was just turkey, lettuce and tomato...I got the fries, but gave them to my dog (it was cheaper to get the "meal" that came with a drink...then to get the sandwich and add a drink)...and I didn't drink pop (but I haven't drank pop for about 2 months now...)...so...I didn't make TOO bad of a choice. It guess, if nothing else, it goes to show...you really CAN make healthier choice....no matter where you go to eat.

As far as a "brag" today...I'm on day number 4 of getting up early and exercising...and today...I took a 4 mile walk/jog (ended up being about half and half). Very proud of myself! And it was much easier than ever before...because I'm two weeks NOT SMOKING today!!! YAY!!! I FEEL GREAT!!! :drinker: --That's CHEERS TO JUNE STARTERS!!!!

JenMarie

So my temptation avoided today was a local ice cream shop. I have a coupon for a free one of my favorite treats. I had my hand on the blinker and was going to turn. I just drove right past. I thought of this site and you girls and then the sacrifices you make. I can do this too.

Yes, Kandi, where are you?

jklm

I think this is a great group to join. I've enjoyed reading all of the encouraging words and support the June Starters have given each other. So good luck to us all! :happy:

High wt 223 on April 1
Starting wt 214 on June 2nd, joined mfp
Current wt 204
Target wt 149
Mini Goal 194 by August 1
I haven't been under 200 in years!

My daughter is going to be a bridesmaid for the first time this September. I would like to get a nice dress for the wedding and be comfortable in it. These pounds need to go!!!

mrsprazak05

Way to go JenMarie for avoiding that temptation!! Ice cream used to be my down fall too...now...I take yogurt ...actual yogurt cups...and put them in the freezer...and eat them when I want something cold...and I tell you what! I'm addicted...and it totally cures my craving for ice cream!!

And asdfjkl...nice name by the way :laugh: ...but I have confidence in you...you can get a nice dress and feel great in it! I know you can do it!!

isandi

fHi everyone!

Avoiding temptations is a real biggie! I think it is a good idea to report to the group when you are able to do it, it makes you stronger and it makes us stronger too! So congratulations on AVOIDING your temptations!

Here is something that I ran across and thought might hit home for most of us!


Loss Minute By Linda Spangle, RN, MA
Author: 100 Days of Weight Loss
www.WeightLossJoy.com


It sounds great to say 'I really want to lose weight' but making
this happen takes effort. If you tend to routinely fall off your
diet plan, you may want to look at the difference between being
interested and being committed.

When you're 'interested' in losing weight, you say all the right
words, but it doesn't take much to get you off track. A hard
day, another disappointment, and you're back to food being your
best friend.

In contrast, when you're 'committed' to your weight-loss plan, you
stick with it no matter what. You don't blame circumstances or
other people for your slip ups. On days when you get worn down
or don't "feel" like dieting, you stay on the plan anyway.

Here's a summary of the two directions.

If you're "interested" in losing weight...

* You stick with it only until something better comes along
(such as doughnuts)
* How you feel determines your outcome. If you don't 'feel like
it,' you stop your efforts.
* You need to see results. When the scale doesn't move, you lose
your motivation.
* You blame everything else (people, travel, circumstances) for
your struggles with staying on your diet.
* Whenever you face challenges in life, you give up and plan
you'll start your diet again tomorrow.

If you're "committed" to losing weight...

* Nothing stops your efforts. You stick with your diet, "no
matter what."
* Emotions don't control your actions. You stay on track even
when you don't feel like it.
* Your motivation isn't linked to the scale. You assume that if
you stay motivated and work hard, you'll eventually see results.
* You don't depend on other people for your success. You know
it's up to you, not them.
* A bad day or a lot of challenges don't affect your efforts.
You keep going in spite of it.

THIS IS HOW TO GET YOUR GROOVE BACK, TURN THE SWITCH ON, GET YOUR FOCUS BACK!!! awesome!
___________ersas comittment!



. Loss Minute By Linda Spangle, RN, MA
Author: 100 Days of Weight Loss
www.WeightLossJoy.com


It sounds great to say 'I really want to lose weight' but making
this happen takes effort. If you tend to routinely fall off your
diet plan, you may want to look at the difference between being
interested and being committed.

When you're 'interested' in losing weight, you say all the right
words, but it doesn't take much to get you off track. A hard
day, another disappointment, and you're back to food being your
best friend.

In contrast, when you're 'committed' to your weight-loss plan, you
stick with it no matter what. You don't blame circumstances or
other people for your slip ups. On days when you get worn down
or don't "feel" like dieting, you stay on the plan anyway.

Here's a summary of the two directions.

If you're "interested" in losing weight...

* You stick with it only until something better comes along
(such as doughnuts)
* How you feel determines your outcome. If you don't 'feel like
it,' you stop your efforts.
* You need to see results. When the scale doesn't move, you lose
your motivation.
* You blame everything else (people, travel, circumstances) for
your struggles with staying on your diet.
* Whenever you face challenges in life, you give up and plan
you'll start your diet again tomorrow.

If you're "committed" to losing weight...

* Nothing stops your efforts. You stick with your diet, "no
matter what."
* Emotions don't control your actions. You stay on track even
when you don't feel like it.
* Your motivation isn't linked to the scale. You assume that if
you stay motivated and work hard, you'll eventually see results.
* You don't depend on other people for your success. You know
it's up to you, not them.
* A bad day or a lot of challenges don't affect your efforts.
You keep going in spite of it.

THIS IS HOW TO GET YOUR GROOVE BACK, TURN THE SWITCH ON, GET YOUR FOCUS BACK!!! awesome!

This is sooo powerful! WHAT DO YOU ALL THINK?

natswin

Hi all!

I've had a crap week so far And I have an afternoon tea here today so I'm going to do my best to not over indulge.

Im waiting for an ultrasound referral to check to see if I have gallstones. I hope so, it would explain what that pain is, lol.

Hope you all have a great day!/Night/day. Whenever anyone reads this

AlmostHot

Hi Nat Hope you have a great afternoon tea, socially, and it picks up your week. Gall stones? Geez that's not good, hope you get it sorted soon.

I'm just hanging around the house, not doing much here, except roaming the threads to entertain myself and procrastinate about house work! lol:laugh:

GetFitBy2010

I ate really bad since last saturday to wednesday. But it's ok the food was good and I did enjoy it.
The good thing is now I stick to whatever workout routine I have and my diet real good. I hope I won't gain weight on monday weight in.

Meags23

I, unfortunately, cannot brag this week. my parents are in town and it's so hard to eat right when they don't. I know that's not an excuse but that's what going on. So I'm eating bad and not exercising!!! CRAP! Oh well, here's to starting over on Monday!!! :laugh:

But congrats to everyone else who's doing well!!! It's really inspiring to hear of all of your bragging. It makes me embarrassed to be doing bad, but that's a good thing because it'll work harder next week!!! :drinker:

jbunzsno

I have had a rough week as well...TOM...I did ok with woking out, but my eating was horrible. There were a couple of days that I felt so guilty that I didn't even log all of my calories :ohwell: . But each morning I wake up and treat it as a new day and try to get out of this slump that I am in. I need to get back on track....thanks for all the motivations June starters!

What are some things that you all have done to get your groove back, I just don't feel like it lately, I don't know if it is hormones from the "monthly curse" or what...I need some suggestions...

datenshi

Hi all!

Been doing very well, eating well, and even exercising. I've been on three hikes so far and have another scheduled for tomorrow. I find hiking easier than just going for a walk since Icarry back pack hiking which balances me out. Just walking, my back hurts really quickly because I am leaning back holding up the weight in front.

Take care everyone and I hope you are having a great weekend!

Tammy

isandi

Just a little drive by to say Hi!
Hope you all are doing well and having a good weekend!

Wanted to go to the Garment district on Tuesday before going to the airport on Tuesday! Welllllll, forget that! Michael Jacksons funeral is 6 blocks from where we want go and they are expecting 750, 000 people ! On top of that they are marching the elephants in a parade over to where the circus will be!

have fun you guys!!

yolie1220

Hello all! I hope you are having a great 4th. I just got home from working a 12hr shift at the hospital so I'm just gonna stay in for the night and watch a movie. I was proud of myself for being good on my diet all day even though the other nurses had a potluck. I brought my own food and only ate what I brought, none of their stuff. There was even cheesecake AND lemon bars, both of which of love. But I resisted somehow. Woohoo! :happy:

yolie1220

Just a little drive by to say Hi!
Hope you all are doing well and having a good weekend!

Wanted to go to the Garment district on Tuesday before going to the airport on Tuesday! Welllllll, forget that! Michael Jacksons funeral is 6 blocks from where we want go and they are expecting 750, 000 people ! On top of that they are marching the elephants in a parade over to where the circus will be!

have fun you guys!!

Oh my goodness, I think I would stay away too!

yolie1220

Hi all!

Been doing very well, eating well, and even exercising. I've been on three hikes so far and have another scheduled for tomorrow. I find hiking easier than just going for a walk since Icarry back pack hiking which balances me out. Just walking, my back hurts really quickly because I am leaning back holding up the weight in front.

Take care everyone and I hope you are having a great weekend!

Tammy

I love hiking, we just went yesterday up to Mt. Rainier and hiked in the snow even though it was 75 degrees up there!

courtney_love2001

I just moved home for 5 weeks for summer break. That means living with my mom and bro, both eat so terrible! My bro is 17 and is 6'2 and weighs like 140. Why didn't I get those genes?? There are sooo many temptations here and I've been pretty strong so far. Went shipping today and got a lot of healthy foods. How can I resist when they bring home a huge pizza from my gave local joint? Wish me luck girls...I'm gonna need it...

AlmostHot

You can do it Courtney! Stick with it!

isandi

Courteny, sounds like you have a real challenge in front of you but you can do it!

Yolie, that sounds wonderful to be able to go up to Mt Ranier and hike in the snow! that is so awesome!

Miss Messey, it looks like you are chugging right along!

Nat, I hope you find out about your gallstones soon. They are so common in people who have done a lot of dieting and I know they are really painfull.

I guess I had go and pack Vicki's suitcase for her! My sister arrives tomorrow, so it is really getting close!
Tammy, it is so great that you love to hike! It is such good exercise and sooo good for you!

Jbunzo. getting your groove back is hard. I think it is a one day or one hour at a time situation. For me one of the best motivators is being on the boards and reading what everyone else is doing and experiencing!

Meag, it is so hard to have company and stay on track! I think for me it becomes an excuse to go off my plan! Just like the article I posted! Do the best you can and make good choices!

GETFIT, good for you that you were able to get right back on! your days off resemble the curves plan. You pumped up your metabolism by eating more and chances you will drop even more or something like that! tee hee! Right!

ilike2moveit

I celebrated my birthday and the 4th of July over the weekend and didn't track calories and ate a lot of food. I had a good time and I'll be back on track Monday.

isandi

ILIKETOMOVE, What fun you must have had! HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!:drinker:

datenshi

I just moved home for 5 weeks for summer break. That means living with my mom and bro, both eat so terrible! My bro is 17 and is 6'2 and weighs like 140. Why didn't I get those genes?? There are sooo many temptations here and I've been pretty strong so far. Went shipping today and got a lot of healthy foods. How can I resist when they bring home a huge pizza from my gave local joint? Wish me luck girls...I'm gonna need it...

That has been my downfall until now as well. I finally got my family on board with a healthier lifestyle so it has helped tremendously. Now we have no junk food in the house at all and if they decide they want a treat the rule is they have to go out where I can't see them and cannot bring anything home. It is working out great and they haven't gone out for fast food anyway for over a week.

Keep at it and be strong. You can do it! Good Luck!

Tammy

natswin

Hmm, so I'm a bit duh when it comes to places like this at times.

Is there a specific June starters weighing in thread? Is it a weekly one? I have dial up and this site takes a while to load, lol.

isandi

YES, there is a weigh in thread . Weigh in is tomorrow!

isandi

This is the last day I will post until later this week. Off to Mexico tomorrow! OLAY!:flowerforyou:

isandi

NAT, congrats on your 3 pound loss, you are doing a great job!

Miss Messey, Great loss, soon you will be in onedurland!

Mrs Praza, wow! you are really doing well!I see you are in onderland and running away from fat!

Glandis, Congrats to you and keep up the good work!

Magglett, that is a great loss! You gals are really cooking!

Renee, Good job! AND you are almost in onderland! yippe!

MOM, take anything you can get! nothing wrong with a pound! I will be away for almost 2 weeks and am going to try to just make really good choices!

Tammy , 6 you are the loser of the week! OMG that is wonderful and you are closing in on onderland very fast! Keep up the good work! Are you following a plan other than counting calories? why don't you tell us all about it on the chat thread!

Yolie, good for you! 2 pounds is a lot when you are already so little

ILIKE2MOVE IT, Congratulations on your loss also YOU are so close to your goal! you go girl!

Sheren, join my group! We will need to change our direction! hmm no scale for me next week!

Stormyweather, Don't feel bad! You can join my team for this week! lol!

Busy mom, you did a great job! don't be down on yourself! You are truckin right along!

evinsgirl, that is so good! 160's are so close and sounds wonderful to me!

Candy Jo, good to see you, we have missed you! please keep on posting!

Johnny's girl, congratulstions on moving into onderland!

Jen Marie, good for you! you guys are all cooking! I want to cook to!

Jeann,on't be down on yourself!
there a lot of people on this thread who are here to help you and we have the on going July chat thread so that you can get as much support as you need! Hang in
there!

Beckey, yea for you is right! You goooo girl!

fSlimminag mom, great weight loss! Congratulations!

Gisil, welcome aboard and this is a great group of gals!

Sassycat, you are fine and next week is another goal ! Hang in there!

ABaby lilac, one pound looks good! One day one pound at a time! Right!

Alicia, take that pound and run with it think of this, RUNNING AWAY FROM FAT!

Staci, good job, you have the scale moving in the right direction!

WELL, GALS I will check in with you later in the week! Have a great one!