THE (Trying Hard Everyday) Team - Week 23

nitag

Good Morning everyone...

Exercise : Treadmill walking... 52 mins 425 burned
Crunches: 4 sets of 20 for a total of 80 - I am going to try to do this all week and see if I can't gain some strength in the abs. They are so flabby, especially the lower abs.. YUCK...

Walking - This is just my favorite way to get in what cardio it gives me.. I like it. I watch General hospital while I walk.. Dang, wish I hadn't stop... I am lost with General Hospital...

I ate good yesterday.. Stayed focused and drank water...

Sheila you and April have fun....

Cyndee - Have fun and remember hair does grow back.. But I understand, my daughter is the same what , beautiful hair...

Everyone else have a great day...

Anita

Buttonnose

Well hello everyone. Just thought I would stop in and say hi and see what is happening.
On that note - Cindy...good luck with the hair style. She is a smart kid and she won't go too wild. I love the pictures of her and her sister on facebook...both beautiful girls.

Other than that..working out everyday...trying to get more and more motivated. Tough somedays but I told my hubby he needs to help me set a goal. We agreed that if I lose 20 lbs by my next b/day which is like approx 9 weeks away...he will give me for my b/day a large sum of money to go buy new clothes. He said deal, so now I have a goal. So since I have already lost 4...only have 16 more to go. Sounds easy but I know it is going to be a somewhat struggle at times.

Well that is it for me...really downing the water :drinker: a lot lately. I can actually drink water in the morning now..where before I wouldn't even think of it.

Well back to work...talk to all again soon.

Button

adopt4

morning all. I'm proud of myself to keep at calories or a little below since I lowered them. I'm struggling with "bored eating" so I'm trying to stay out of the house. I used to be happy to sit in front of the tv every chance I could get, now i can't stand it hardly sit thru 1 tv show, I have to be up doing something. Drives hubby crazy.

Sold some more clothes yesterday so went to Kohls and bought a pair of dressy capris, something I can wear to church and not feel underdressed. They're also a style that can be taken in so I can wear them for quite a while. They are size 18 regular! Hurray! And I was trying on regular size shirts, did find a very cute blousey tank top - size XL - fit perfect! But didn't have the money for both. I'm learning what brands I can go down to regular size in (dockers, elle) but there is such a huge difference in sizes between brands. Sheesh. Weighed myself today, dropped exactly a pound. Very excited.

LULU - I need the slipper, because I blew off the trainer appt this morning. Bad Kelli! I will call and reschedule it though. The boys used to get up at the buttcrack of dawn so I thought being at the gym at 8:30 would be no big deal - suddenly they are sleeping in till 9 am. sheesh! so will make the appts later so I have no more excuses! only 2 more weeks til vacation!!

has anyone heard from Kristi? I'm pm'ed her, no reply.

Have you guys who have lost quite a bit of weight noticed that when you tell people "how", they really don't believe you or think you must have exceptional willpower? I've referred several people to this site (people buying my clothes always ask, how'd ya lose it) and they just don't seem to believe it. I tell you what, I do NOT have willpower. But the things I've learned on here have shown me "the way". LOL I always tell them to first read the links in the general weight loss section at the top, and then they will know what I've learned that literally changed my life. I'm like a jeh witness or something, knocking on doors and saying, "did you know..." LOL I know for a while there I was a workout freak, but you don't have to be to have it succeed, as the last few weeks have shown me.

nitag

I've heard nothing from Kristi and I'm sad.. I miss her..

Kelli where ya selling your clothes at?? Ebay??

No will power here, I suck at will power...

cmriverside

yeah, you guys, go after Kristi.....

Hi, Zano!

nitag

yeah, you guys, go after Kristi.....

Hi, Zano!

I am sending her a message as soon as I am done typing this..

A lot of us are struggling..

Hope your well...


Anita

LosingIt4good

Helllllo Zano!! I have missed you!! The floors look amazing!! Wanna come do mine next?? LOL I would LOVE to have that beautiful wood instead of the laminate stuff I have now! Welcome back!!!

Lulu- LOL at the bra wire story.

Adopt4- yes, Ive had people say that to me. Especially my mom. She makes comments once in a while on facebook. She told me I looked like a little kid and said "have you REALLY lost that much weight?" When i told yer I had, she called me a skinny little turd! Gee... Thanks mom! I guess.. LOL

Ive been using facebook and logging my food into my iphone. It seems to be working good! Going to the gym tonight. My friend has me committed to Tues, Thurs & Sun for now. Just fitting in the time we go where I can.

I got hired by a temp service today to do office and clerical work. Im pretty happy! Filled out all my employment paperwork and now Im just waiting for them to call me and send me where they need me. I told them Id work a temp, temp to hire or direct hire position and that it just didnt matter what hours... just put me to work! Im hoping this will open doors and lead to a good position somewhere as we are just plain broke right now and stuggling to make ends meet. Hubby has an interview today at 4, so please, please, please pray that he gets it. It looking pretty good, but so did the last one. Im just hoping this one finally pans out!

CrazybeeRX

Hi all how is everyone? I added Kriti to my facebook just waiting for her to ok me so I can see how she is doing. Hope one of us hears from her.

I seem to be maintaining weight which is good. I'm not eating all the calories I am able to but I'm not really losing. I did get into a pair of jeans I couldn't wear last month. That I like. I wore them to work today.

I was planning on getting teriyaki for dinner tonight since I am alone. It will still keep me in my calorie range. Guess it is ok to spurge once in awhile.

Good going on the temp job Cyndi hope they put you to work real soon. Have finger crossed for hubby too. If you start working you might not come see me at the beach :sad: I was hoping to get to see you.

Well my lunch time is over I have to get back to work. Have a good day all!!

pawprint061

Hey guys. Welcome any new members and welcome back old ones. I have so much reading to get caught up on. Today emotionally for me sucked. The past two years have been hard and my grades at school have reflected it bad. I got notice that I was being put on suspension and I won't be able to return until next year fall. I've lost my aid too. I've appealed them and I'm waiting for reply. The dean says however that they rarely ever overturn suspensions. So it's a bummer.

I've done good with my calories. I'm staying under or at goal. I haven't had a chance to do real exercise though, I've been walking though. I walk for 3.5 hours at work. That's all I do is walk...walk the dogs, walk to the dogs, walk to feed, walk to pick up bowls, walk all over the grounds, walk here and walk there. So walking on the path at the park doesn't appeal to me on days that I work. It was also recommended that I chill with the working out and stuff until after this months period. I need to make sure nothing else is going on.. pregnancy test last month said negative lol.

I passed word of mouth along about mfp. My future mother in law and her fiend fell in love with the site. So my mil joined. Not sure about her friend yet but she is planning on it. I've been MIA the past few days. Boyfriend was in town this weekend for his time home. He might gt a job with a local company driving so he's home every day.... I can't wait. I miss him for the 2 weeks that he's out. I have gained a few pounds and I think that TOM is right around the corner. I feel it coming... I'm hoping that's it. I've been doing great with my calories and I haven't been using the calories earned either. So, I hope it goes back down. I'm going to have to get a new bra soon. I'm losing them. Even my boyfriend says they are shrinking lol. My friend gave me some resistance ropes... where you put your feet in one side and pull the other side... can be adjusted for easy or hard.. I look forward to using them tonight.

That's it for now. I have to get caught up on all the posts. It's been a few days... congrads to all the losers and maintainers though. That's great news to hear about the clothes that are being tossed to make room for new smaller ones... it feels great. Keep up the good work everyone.

kjllose

Hi all, well it took me an hour to read what all of you have been doing, quite busy you all seem to be. I also saw a person I haven't seen in awhile, hi to Criverside. I would love to say I did great today but a piece of blueberry pie waylaid me. Breakfast was good, though. Also had a healthy snack of an apple and a chef salad. I would have gotten a workout in but I was called in to work and now am trying to complete the housework that I didn't get done today. I will try again tomorrow. Everyone have a good evening.

LosingIt4good

Bee... I'll have to see about the beach. I gotta have the gas money to get there and get home and right now things are really strapped. I just paid my car insurance and still have a couple other bills to pay, so we will see. Even if they dont stick me in a spot right away, I may not have the funds to go, but hell.. either way.. the beach is just as far for me to go to see you as me driving up to where you live, so if I cant see you at the coast, we will have to plan a girl day one weekend and meet up in Centrailia like we planned last winter when we got snowed out! We also havent been to Seattle to see our other friends that live there. I know hubby would like to go visit with them when we have the funds. We usually stay there for a night and come home the next day and the guys usually ditch me at the mall to go shooting at the range...:laugh:

Pawprint- Sorry about the school situation!!! That sucks! I hope things work out with the appeal and that you are able to do what you need to to finish. How much longer do you have and what are you studying?


As of last friday, all my baby kitties have gone to thier new homes. Momma kitty was worried about them for a whole day, then decided she was relieved to finally be able to sleep without getting her tail pounced! :laugh: I feel so sorry for her tho because even though she had the kittens weened, her boobs are all swollen and hard and she constantly wants me to rub her tummy now. She never used to like that, but aparently now it feels good and she wants me to love on her all the time! My job today is to call the vet and get a quote to get her fixed! :happy:

LosingIt4good

WAHOOO!!!!!!!

Hubby just got home from his interview! He got the job!!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lulubar

CONGRATS to Morgolis, LI4G!!!!!!!!!!! That's fantastic!!

adopt4

ugh, it's so hot in our house! for some reason, it was fine until this evening and i'm just sitting here sweating. sheesh. terrible sleeping weather. went over on cals a bit, had a skinny cow ice cream. not bad as long as i don't eat anything else tonight.

losingit and morgolis - congrats on the jobs.

still cleaning up the house after the party on sunday. sheesh, will i ever be done with dishes??

don't know what my problem is, i haven't slept well since the week of the 4th, when the fireworks started and constantly woke me up for a week... then zack had a few rough nights... and last night i should have gotten enough sleep and been fine, but i was exhausted today, took a nap this afternoon. hubby was home for a few hours today, we took a nap together. you know you've been married a long time when you take a nap together and you both actually just sleep! and you're happy to sleep! LOL

i noticed today my knees are starting to look like, well, knees. its' not like i'm dropping fast like i was but things seem to be changing, or maybe i'm just noticing them now. either way it's weird to look down and it looks like someone else's legs are attached to my body. how much stranger will it be when i actually hit my goal? i've never been as thin as my goal is... and that's not even thin! will be quite strange...

cmriverside

Hi all, well it took me an hour to read what all of you have been doing, quite busy you all seem to be. I also saw a person I haven't seen in awhile, hi to Criverside. I would love to say I did great today but a piece of blueberry pie waylaid me. Breakfast was good, though. Also had a healthy snack of an apple and a chef salad. I would have gotten a workout in but I was called in to work and now am trying to complete the housework that I didn't get done today. I will try again tomorrow. Everyone have a good evening.

Yep. Hi, my old friend, Karen. You found a good group here. You still driving the bus?? I was part of this group for a while. I am rarely on MFP anymore unless it is on the "Proud" thread. Good luck avoiding blueberry pie.

Lorann

Good morning Team :flowerforyou:

LI4G - That's awesome ... I'm so happy for you and hubby!!

Adopt that sucks about the heat ... nothing worse then trying to sleep in the heat.... we haven't had that problem here this summer ... if you even want to call it summer... I haven't even been swimming yet because the highest it's been so far is around 22 degrees Celsius. I'm taking some vacation time next week and I sure hope the weather gets warmer, I want to spend it all at the beach, plus I'll have three extra kids for a week next week (hubby's cousins kids) and we are going camping next weekend (anyone have any ideas for food while camping).

So I'm back on track again hopefully I can continue .. it's been hard because of the stress at work, really felt like quitting yesterday.... but I just kept telling myself "Lori your off next week, you can make it til then" :laugh: So other than that things have been going well ... my hubby is still losing weight, just at a much slower pace then myself ... as for my daughter I think she has stopped ... she's been working midnights for the past couple weeks and her eating has been very irregular... she'll be done next week and said she will get back on track then.

So in case any of you were wondering what I am doing with the money I won, well I've decided to buy a small boat (I'll be fishing all the time now) and it's a toss up between a stationary bike or a membership to our recreation center (membership includes gym, pools and all the exercise classes)
and whatever is left will be put away for new clothes

Ok thats it for now... you all have a wonderful day!! :flowerforyou:

CrazybeeRX

I briefly caught up with Kristi last night. She was in the middle of something but answered me enough to tell me she is ok. She didn't answer me about running away with her tailor :laugh:

Really happy for you and hubby Cyndi.

I don't get it I've been within calories, even under a little. I walked last night and I am up a little over a pound. I've been yo-yoing 2lbs this whole week. Feeling frustrated!

manda1111

hey,
things here are mostly good. I have a hard time with summer. I'm used to being super bizzy. I really enjoy the first few weeks of summer break and then I start to go stir crazy. I'm taking myself to a movie a little later on just to get out of the house. TX summers get so hot! Its been over 100' all week in the after noons. Which means if I do anything outside I have to do it in the morning (I'm not a dripping sweat person). I got a massage for the first time yesterday. It was okay but I'm not sure its for me. I'll go one more time just to make sure. My husband got me three massages for our anniversary in June.

I think I'm at a "need to step it up a knotch" place with my work outs. I haven't lost any weight in two weeks. I have lost inches thought. I'm going to pick up the next two sizes of hand weights. I've been using a 5 lbs and a 8 lbs. So I'm goign to get a 10-12. I won't use the 12 right away but my bicepts are pritty strong so it won't be that long. I want to stop using the 5 lbs all together. I am okay with the ab work that I am doing. I do a total of 80 ab exersizes three times a week. The stationary bike work I could have more forcus on (up the intensity) but I have enjoyed reading a book while biking as well.

Diet has been so so. I have been staying inside my calorie count but not really watching to make sure they were the best kind of calories. I have a major sweet tooth. But it has helped that berries are in season right now.

Any how I really want to see change this week but I know that if I don't its not for lack of effort. I hope that all of you are having a great summer and sticking to your workouts as best you can.

adopt4

I was part of this group for a while.

cm, all it takes to be part of this group is to post. so you're part of the group whether you like it or not.

adopt4

I know a lot of you are at plateaus right now - we all started around the same time so we're about at the same point - so I have to admit that I"m scared to change anything right now. I'm scared to exercise. I finally started losing again just by watching my calories, and not going to the gym, and I"m afraid if I start up exercising again my plateau will come back! Talk some sense into me, please!!!

I need to start exercising to lose weight faster, reach my goal faster, now that things are moving again, they can move a little bit faster, I"m sure. But I'm terrified of bringing back the plateau!

Hubby brought some treats home the Europeans brought, still haven't had enough leftover calories to eat them yet. One is a chocolate covered cherry that he says is to die for. 230 calories for the one serving (1 cherry!). So I haven't tried it yet... need to exercise just so I can try the treats! LOL

I also have a question for you guys who have been doing this awhile or know about the psychological part of this stuff, do you think my legs, for example, are really changing NOW or did they change and I'm just starting to recognize it? Just curious because it makes no sense they would be changing now with no exercise... I'm not losing that much. I personally think it's my brain. Need to get some pictures taken so I can get a better idea of what I actually look like. I'm afraid I"m back to 'seeing a thin person in the mirror' rather than seeing reality. (you know, the anorexxxia disease). So my struggles this week are not so much with food (thank god for watermelon, you can eat tons, and it's hardly any calories, and boy is it filling!) right now as they are with the mental aspects of this. Anyone else there?

Buttonnose

Adopt 4 - First off, I want to congratulate you on how much you have lost. I can't wait to start seeing my little ticker meter going up reflecting more and more weight loss. You are an inspiration to me when I see how you have done.

Secondly, regarding exercising...I am not sure if anyone else has heard of this or will back me up or if you are aware of this - so just want to give my input, so please don't take this wrong. A few years ago when I had a personal trainer..she informed me that sometimes when we exercise (especially strength training) we build muscle and we might plateau or gain a bit of weight because muscle weighs more than fat. Eventually with continued exercise and proper eating you will see the weight begin to drop again...as muscle burns calories. So keep this in mind before dropping your exercise. If there is no medical reason to stop your exercise I personally would keep it going as eventually it will start to go down again.

It is frustrating somedays when you hit a plateau or when you see that weight gain a few pounds..but just keep in mind it might be muscle...which is a good thing. If the weight continues to go up..then you might have a problem and need to readjust something. Also, there may be some underlying medical problem...my daughter just went through this herself. She was working out big time and just not losing and was trying to eat properly and finally went to the doctor's and found out she was type 2 diabetic. Since she has brought that under control she has lost 20 lbs in two and half mths.

Hope that helps a bit.

Button

prayerfulmom

Adopt4-agree with button. I've got a visual for you. Would you rather be 165 of fluff or 165 that has been nicely compacted. A garbage sack tackes up a lot of space but the same weight put through the trash compactor is much less bumpy and space-taking-uppy . Try looking at the women basket ball stars, their weight, and physique. Its inspiring.

Yesterday got in 26 miles on my bicycle commute. Half of that was in 102 degree weather. Doing it again today and just as hot. Brought more water today and will hydrate well at work.

adopt4

A garbage sack tackes up a lot of space but the same weight put through the trash compactor is much less bumpy and space-taking-uppy

165 of fluff or nicely compacted...this made me LOL. but thanks for the visual, because i can see that! i see thinner women all around me every day who have flub that bounces, and I think, all they have to do is work out a little bit and that would go away, they don't even really need to lose weight... and i don't want to be that way.

thanks guys.

and button - yeah, my plateau was most likely from overtraining, which is why after the 3rd mo of trying different things i thought i'd start over and eat maintenance cals for a few weeks, no exercise, and then start it again. it worked. so i was definitely overtraining.

cmriverside

You guys are doing such a great job at educating yourselves. Keep learning, keep it interesting, and as Marla64 says :

"Do or do not. there is no try"

indianagranny

Hey Gang

Adopt4 - I agree with Buttonose. You have done so good in your weight loss. My legs have changed a lot. I need to change things up and work onmy gut. Oh by the way - please enjoy every bite of that chocolate - it sounds yummy.

Buttonose - like the picture - nice to see a face. keep up the good work and you will see that ticker go up.

Sheila and April - hope you are having fun.

CrazybeeRX - Hi - your weight will fluctuate during the week sometimes more than 2 pounds. Stay with it girl, you can do this.

Manda1111 - change will come for you girl. you inspire me by sticking to your workouts. Keep it up girl

LI4G - happy for you and hubby.

Lorann - a boat, good for you girl - sounds like fun. and a membership. what a wise use of the money.

Well gang, I fell off the wagon for about a week now. Up a couple of pounds but have decided it is time to cut all the excuses and do this again. SO I began with making wiser choices today and getting back with the exercising. Hope to stay with it. The weekend is suppose to be mild to cool here so great weather to exercise outdoors. Plus I schedule two days off next week and thinking about taking Sunday night off too so would be only working one day. Have a good night

lulubar

Indiana~ Good for you for getting back on track ~ we all get derailed from time to time. The important thing is that we know we're slacking. In our old ways, we were always slacking and didn't even think oddly of it!

Pinky - good to see you! Keep up the exercise, stay on the wagon, check in often ~ the winning combination:happy:

Sheila and April ~ hope you gals are having a BLAST together! Don't do anything we wouldn't do!!:smokin:

Cyndeebee- How'd your daughter's hair turn out??? What did she end up doing with it?

Anita ~ Good job on the exercising! I bet if you're back on the treadmill you'll catch up with the storyline on your soap in no time!!

Buttonnose~ You can totally lose that other 16 by your bd!! We're routing for you!

Adopt4 ~ get your butt in gear and go to that gym!!!!! I am dying for you to get to eat that outrageously decadent chocolate covered cherry - and it can NOT happen until you work out!! And hey, congrats on getting to know your new knees!! Remember the part about muscle burning cals?? Well, you have more muscle now than you did even 3 months ago, so yes, your body is still changing! Keep it up!!

Hey CM!! Good to see you popping in! Doing any scuba this summer??

Crazybee~ If LI4G isn't down for the beach, I am:bigsmile: Quit weighing every day woman! It just stresses you out. Remember, live healthy and results will follow ~ guaranteed!!:glasses:

Pawprint - I think it's great you have such an active job! Great way to exercise ~ and good job staying good on cals:drinker:

KJ ~ We are a busy, chatty bunch - don't feel obligated to stay caught up, we are all here for the same reason and that is to support and encourage each other and share our thoughts- there's no requirement to stay caught up!

LI4G ~ I got my kitties fixed at the SPCA - $40 - but that was 14 years ago.... I bet they are still pretty cheap though.

Lorann ~ LOVE your "reward" purchases! How fun!! Hope the rest of your week at work goes better ~

Manda ~ Patience grasshopper:flowerforyou: Live healthy, results will follow!

Prayerful ~ that is a SERIOUSLY long, hot bicycle ride! You are awesome (lulu bows three times in an "I'm not worthy" fashion).

Dwray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yooooohooooooooo! Where are youuuuuuu??

Healthymom ~ Hiiiii:flowerforyou:

Everybody else - hope you are having a FANTASTIC, healthy, peaceful week!

I got in 90 minutes working out, burned 700 cals and then ended the day with Blue Bunny Sugar Free Low Fat Banana Split Ice Cream, mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

later gaters

cmriverside

Hi wuwu.

check out my last SCUBA adventure in FLA two weeks ago.

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LosingIt4good

Evening all....

Just an exercise update from my end...

Went to the gym last night around 9:30 and did 1/2 hour on the arm weights, then 15 minutes of running and 30 minutes on the elliptical. burned 988 calories! Snuck a peek at the scale this morning and Ive dropped some but I aint saying anything official until Fridays weigh in. Was thrilled to see something move in the downward direction!!

My arms felt like rubber when I was done, but the bottom half felt great. Its been a while since I have done arms, so i am really feeling them and my boobs today while I was out driving around. Man, its amazing how much your pecs play a part in steering a car! They hurt, which is a good feeling! No more flabby feeling for me! 1 day on the machines and I am "pumped up!" again! :laugh:

Anyway... didnt get home until about 2am from my gym trip. Ended up sitting with my friend talking all night after we got done. It was entertaining to say the least! LOL She is a very... um... Unique individual!

Got a call from Safeway today. They want me to interview tomorrow so Im going to do that. I cant sit around waiting for a temp service to call me, but I'll definitely keep the option there. Never know what kind of opportunity that can bring.

cmriverside

Good luck, Li4g - congrats to Morgolis. :drinker: :glasses:

prayerfulmom

sorry, still sleepy this morning its before 5am. Its really week 24 but I can't edit the title. Should have waited for another West Coaster to start
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/60265-the-trying-hard-everyday-team-week-23