T.H.E. (Trying Hard Everyday) TEAM - Week 26

adopt4

Week 26 or Week 1 - Or Week 1 AGAIN - all are welcome. We are here to encourage, motivate, and help each other. We are also here to keep each other on track and be accountable. Most of us gained our weight in private, hiding what we ate... time to bring light into everything, be accountable for your lifestyle, and to make a change to be healthier.

That's what this represents to a lot of us - being on MFP, that is - a lifestyle change. It's not a diet, where you limit your food for awhile and then as soon as you've lost the weight you want, go back to unhealthy habits again. A lifestyle change means this is your new life. It doesn't mean you'll never have another glass of chocolate milk, or another Starbucks Vente Latte, or another chocolate chip cookie. It means you can have the treats you like - in balance. That's what this is - a balance of health and living life. Because no more food treats is not a fun life, I don't believe anyone has that kind of willpower, or at least - I don't. But I can balance those treats with healthy eating, watching my calories, and exercise.

Besides being a lifestyle change, this is also a journey. Sometimes, as with all things in life, we stumble and fall on our path. And we get up and move on, and get right back on the path. There are no cheat days in a lifestyle change. There are days when the calories don't matter - your friend's wedding, your child's birthday... because that's life. Those are not cheat days, those are just some of the days in real life. And the rest of the days - get to the gym, drink your water, watch your calories, and be accountable for every bite you eat, for every step of exercise you take.

Most people hide when they "fall off the wagon". Don't. Talk about it, share it, confess it, whatever - and then move on and do better. No one is perfect. Nor is it ever ok to say, well, I already ate that package of Oreos, what difference does a pint of ice cream mean now? Because it does matter, every moment matters.

There's no judgement here. There's no pointing fingers or egos. There's just a group of people trying their best (Trying Hard Everyday!!), sometimes winning (by losing), sometimes losing (by gaining), and sometimes just standing still... but we're all somewhere along the path, and there are people here who have been where you've been - that's why you post your failures and doubts, because those people can help you thru the rough spots - and at some point you'll be the one helping the next person along a rough spot.

Fridays are weigh in days for those participating. Record it like this:
(username) sw208 gw150 cw 172 loss -2 lbs

When you post, copy and paste the list and add your results to the bottom of the list in your post, so that at the end we can see our results as a team - because that's what we are. A team Trying Hard Everyday.

Welcome to T.H.E. Team!

prohappy

Could I join please?
I too hide my progress when I binge on food. ):
This seems really encouraging.

(Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs

prayerfulmom

Prohappy, welcome.


(Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs


I got in my 100 miles on the bike (including mountain summits) and 1 swim.
I've had a very very stressful week at work having to report lewd behavior. Its so intense I have to have a security escort. I'm starting to believe this cortisol thing from stress. I was down earlier in the week and have not over eaten This too shall pass ehhh.

I am thinking though this is week 27 cause we forgot to start a new site last week. Thanks adopt4 for starting a new thread=)

Lorann

Good morning team :flowerforyou: TGIF

Welcome to the team Prohappy!! :flowerforyou:

(Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain

Well I thought I was doing pretty good this week, drank lots of water, walked everyday and logged everything... but I think it was because of being on holidays I really haven't been doing to much. Will have to get more active this next week and see what happens.

I'm heading out of town again tomorrow so I know the weekend is going to be really hard... heading to the city to visit my aunt who just had a massive heart attack last weekend and then heading to my sister-in-laws where the food choices will not be healthy at all ... I will do my best with what I can and then work extra hard when I get back.

To all you farmers out there I have been doing the farming for a few months now and just to let you know, you will get to a point where you will just go on it once every 3 or 4 days because once you get to the point where you have nothing left to buy except the Mansion it gets kinda old :laugh:

Hubby is finally back on track again... he realized that once I hit the 40lbs lost he could have been there too :laugh: so now he's trying again and walking everyday too. My daughter not so much ... she gave up but said she will start again... the good thing is that they are not pigging out on junk and still no fast food, so that is good

That's it for now ... you all have a wonderful weekend... log that food... drink that water and stay healthy!!

manda1111

Good morning!

Well I didn't do too bad fro being on vacation for a week.

SW198, GW 135, CW 172 = +1 lbs
I'm going to see my sister next week before school starts up (she'sin FL I'm inTX) but I"m taking my yoga matt with me so that will help.

Have a great week.

nitag

bookmarking page .. I'll be back after I get ready for the job..

chantybear

I haven't weighed myself in a long time, last time it was 135, now probably around 140...I just want to keep my stomach down, especially for my dress!! It sucks working at a store that a door down has a delicious and cheap bakery!!

nitag

Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain
nitag - SW 220 GW 145 CW 196 - 2 lbs..


Adopt4.. Beautiful start.. It's just what I needed to read..

CrazybeeRX

Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain
nitag - SW 220 GW 145 CW 196 - 2 lbs
crazybee w 269 gw 175 cw 255= +1

ok I didn't move my ticker but I was pleased to see that I had lost all but 1 lb of what I gained on my week of vacation. Good job girls!

adopt4

Ok, so here's my confession - the bag of Oreos is gone. Shared it with the family, ate too many of them myself - but they are gone and will not be purchased again. Oh and I thought of a new little catch phrase for myself - "I'd rather waste it than waist it." Because I didn't throw out that bag of Oreos when I should have, before I opened them, before their siren-song called me to them - because it felt like I was wasting money, wasting food. Well, now I'm waisting those Oreos... Lesson learned.

And yah know what else? They didn't have the "oh my gosh that is the best tasting thing in the world" effect they used to. I lost the "Oreo high". My body is no longer addicted to that crap... now I have to work on the mind addiction....

Things are really stressful for me right now, not just last week's family drama but there's some other stuff going on... hubby medical, very scary... which seems to have turned out ok, thank god, tumor isn't back... whew, just got that news.... financial... a bit depressed about it all...but with the exception of those Oreos I haven't gone off the deep end in junk food. No Oreos AND that pint of ice cream... Of which I can honestly say without ya'lls support I wouldn't be doing as well as I am eating-wise right now... so thank you.

pawprint061

Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain
nitag - SW 220 GW 145 CW 196 - 2 lbs
crazybee w 269 gw 175 cw 255= +1
Pawprint-SW/168, GW/140, CW/159.6... I lost .6 lol


I'm finally below 160... yay I can't believe it.
I've lost like 8.4 pounds since starting even though my ticker only does 8 pounds lol.

lulubar

Happy Friday friends!!!

Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain
nitag - SW 220 GW 145 CW 196 - 2 lbs
crazybee w 269 gw 175 cw 255= +1
Pawprint-SW/168, GW/140, CW/159.6... I lost .6 lol
lulubar-SW205 GW145 CW 184 - lost 1lb.

21 lbs. down now. I've gone 9 days without being in anyway unhealthy. Drank my water, ate right, got in four 30 minute walks, 2 yoga sessions, and tonight ~ pressure washed my driveway and mowed. I feel strong. The people at my new job are soooo impressed that I eat such healthy lunches! I can't believe it's me they are talking about ~ but I am so glad that is the person I am striving to be!

I'm really enjoying my new job - the people I work with are super friendly and helpful.

Sheila - I've missed you!!!!! You are the most giving person - you are constantly doing something nice for other people. I LOVE that about you!

Anita ~ Way to recommit!

Crazybee and Buttonnose ~ Step......away......from.....the......farm!!!! Get up, move around, dance, take a walk, do standing-windmills! Crazybee- teenagers! Ugh!!! Can't live with 'em, can't beat 'em cuz they run faster than we can!! Right now though, he's on crutches ~ good time to catch him!
Buttonnose- have a great holiday with your hubby!

Adopt4- prayers for you. Many of us seem to have come to a crossroads in the past few months. Part of becoming healthy is letting go of the things that cause pain and stress in our lives ~ realizing that we are worth nothing less than gentle loving care, and then finding the strength to stand up for that belief. Be stong. This tooo shall truly pass :flowerforyou:

Pawprint - Wayyyy to go chickadee!

Prayerful - You go you hot woman! You are my exercise idol!

Chantyyyyyyyy~ mmmmmmmmpa(kiss) What's the wedding date??

Lorann ~ way to lead the family pack lady!!! Keep it up - you are being a great example!

Manda - have a great time with your sister. Can't wait to read that book! Keep us posted.

Prohappy ~ WELCOME!!! This is such a great group with which to get healthy!!! We are glad you're here!

Night gang, ttyl
lulu

Buttonnose

Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain
nitag - SW 220 GW 145 CW 196 - 2 lbs
crazybee w 269 gw 175 cw 255= +1
Pawprint-SW/168, GW/140, CW/159.6... I lost .6 lol
lulubar-SW205 GW145 CW 184 - lost 1lb.
Buttonnose - SW 200 GW 140 CW 196.2 - up 1 lb.

First off, wow Adopt4 - what a wonderful start to this week - it was truly touching. Cause that is what this group is about..not losing weight...but becoming healthy and with that frame of mind...we can all do it.

Welcome to Prohappy. You will find that this group is nothing but supportive in everyway. Weight loss and life in general. I have been with this group for about 4 or 5 weeks now...and I am truly touched by all the support and love that you find within this group of people. Glad that my cousin recommended this group. Which is my next question...where is my loving cousin CindyBee, haven't seen her here, on facebook or even a email from her..hope she is doing okay. Hugs Cindy where ever you are.

Well as you can see I went up a lb, but that is okay...I know I got off track and I know it is just a matter of settling myself down and getting focused again...which I have been doing for the last 4 days.

Lulu...Funny lady - yes Farmtown has been quite addictive. But I am getting better. I plant things that take a lot of time to mature...except for today that is...two hours tops for them to mature..but that is because I am going for a goal before my vacation. But we won't go into that other than I am going to go for a walk during those two hours today after I get some housework done. PROMISE!!!

My absence yesterday was due to my mom. She lives in a nursing home and I always try and make Friday's her day. And oh boy - what a day it was. Won't go into it to much other than watching your parents age can be very upsetting at times and emotionally tiring. Love them..but still they can be trying. She made yesterday somewhat difficult for me but we made it through it. Last year she lived with me for 7 1/2 mths and I love her dearly but it was a very trying time for me. That is why I think I am so looking forward to this vacation. Just need time - some healthy, fun time. As last years vacation she was here at my home and even though I was away I never really relaxed 100 % as I was worried about her care. Now that she is in a nursing home and I know she is taken care of...I plan on relaxing 100%.

Prayerful...you do enough exercise that we all should be losing weight just from what you do. LOL Wish it could work that way somedays. But you keep going as you are an inspiration to us all. Everytime I read about your exercising I say to myself I want to be like that...and know with persistence I can.
But rest assure I am getting more and more on board with this exercise thing. One thing to ask everyone..input needed here. After walking my feet and ankles are just killing me...will that ever go away. I have good shoes and I even have good quality (professionally made) orthodics...but they still they ache. My daughter says it is my weight and until I lose some it will probably continue...but I think that is what makes me not want to walk..is the pain in my feet. Is my daughter right? Is it the weight?

Chanty - Best wishes on your wedding day and big hugs to you!!!

Anyways.. I know I am a day late for entering my weight...and apologize for that...
Going to plug in my numbers on Thursday morning and then maybe someone can add them to next Friday's count as I won't be near a computer for 10 days....gone from the 13th to the 22nd. Anyone want to volunteer for the job...I know it is a day early...but better than nothing.

Take care all. Hugs and a bottle of water....:drinker: Drink up. :bigsmile:

Button

CrazybeeRX

Prohappy) sw230 gw190 cw225 loss -5 lbs
prayerfulmom- 277/165/229.8 -.2lbs
Lorann - SW 285 GW 145 CW 242 = no loss no gain
nitag - SW 220 GW 145 CW 196 - 2 lbs
crazybee w 269 gw 175 cw 255= +1
Pawprint-SW/168, GW/140, CW/159.6... I lost .6 lol
lulubar-SW205 GW145 CW 184 - lost 1lb.
crazybee's DO OVER sw269 gw175 cw 253.5 = -1 since weigh in on 7/17/09


ok girls I wanna do a weigh-in do over!!!! I actually lost a pound and a half yesterday. I updated my ticker. With the other decimal points from the other weeks it finally added up to another lb so 16lb total since I started here and a total of 20 lbs from my highest weight. I had lost 4 lbs over 2 weeks before I started here. I want to know if it is ok with you girls if I change my starting weight on my ticker to reflect the total 20 lbs? I hate telling people.. I've lost 20lb total but only 16 on MFP. I just want to say I've lost 20 lbs. So can I huh huh can I , pretty please LOL

healthymom2009

crazybee - you can count the pounds any way you want to!!!! The fact is they are gone, never to return!!!:bigsmile:

My weigh in is:
healthymom - sw208 gw150 cw172 no change

I was away on holidays for two days and a third day I had a really sore neck. I got so down because I couldn't exercise that day.:grumble: But Fri/Sat I went running again and feel back on track again.

Night all.

aprilrenee71

Hey team, I have been gone for a while now and have gained a lot of my weight back. I fell off the wagon the week of my vacation and still haven't gotten back on it. The vacation was great and spending time with Sheila and her family was awesome. I just had some emotional issues to deal with and it has taken its toll on me. I am feeling so overwhelmed and depressed and have turned to food for comfort. I can see this and know I am doing wrong but can't stop myself. I need the motivation to get back on track and get this weight back off of me. Anyways I am back and hope everyone is happy to see me.

indianagranny

Hi Team

I have been around - just not posting. I am still playing with 5 pounds. One day I am down where I should be and next day I am up. Having a hard time with TOM this month - I think it is finding a permanent home here with me. Going to try to get back on track this week no matter what the problems - medical physical or MENTAL. I really want to lose 16 pounds by the holidays.

Welcome back April - you can do this.

Welcome Prohappy = stick with it girl.

Pawprint - I love your posts and your attitude. Keep up the good work.

Lulu - glad you like the job. Appreciate your support on here girl.

Chanty - hi good luck with the wedding.

Debbie - you can post those pounds on here. let;s post a few more this week ok Bet I can lose more than you haha

Healthymom - you too are my inspiration. Keep up the good work girl

prayerfulmom - don't know where you find all your energy.

nitag - glad to see you back girl.

all others hi and hope you are doing ok.

Good night all

pawprint061

Hey all. I have been MIA because the boyfriend was home. Took the four wheelers out and had a blast this weekend. It was great spending time Jason. I can't wait until he's home all the time. My daughter stayed the weekend with my mom and it was great getting a break. I did ok food wise this weekend. I know I went over in calories but I also very active this weekend. I had good stuff, not a whole lot of greasy fast food. Had very little. I just kinda did smaller portions because I knew I'd go over. But, I'm back to working all week so, I'll be back to burning my 700-1,000 calories a day. I had to borrow a pair of jeans from a friend this weekend and she wears a size 12 and they fit real good. I'm used to a 13. Her's were even a little lose. Made me feel great. I also bought some shorts tonight, athletic kind and I got a large instead of xl and they fit good. I got a tank top also in a large. Feels great. Well, I'll be back to really counting again tomorrow. I'm so strict during the week sometimes it feels good to cut lose on the two days that Jason is home, and since he's only home every two weeks, it's not hurting that bad.... at least the numbers haven't gone up. Hope everyone is doing good. I need to get updated but not tonight.

lulubar

Just wanted to tell you all to have a great week! Drink drink drink your water! Move your buns!! And eat the things your body needs!

I've got a feeling we will all be successful this week!
:smooched:
lulu

Lorann

Good morning Team!! :flowerforyou:

Ok so whats with me and weekends? I do so well all week and the weekend hits and I'm so far off track :grumble: Mind you it wasn't all my fault :laugh: went to my sister-in-laws and she had this big barbeque for us with the rest of the family ... I tried really hard to eat well .. did great until she pulled out the dessert... I couldn't resist it :laugh: Then the next morning we all went out for breakfast ... I haven't gone to a restaurant for breakfast in sooo long... so I really really enjoyed it!! So needless to say I had a great weekend... and now it's back to being good

Last week of my holidays and if I can just stay the same with no gain and no loss I will be happy I know that once I'm back to work I will be right back on track.

That's it for me ... I hope you are all doing well :flowerforyou:

stillkristi

Hi everyone, how goes the battle? My weight has been plus or minus 4 pounds of the plateau for about a month, so I can see I need to put MFP back on the front burner. So, here I am. Exercising this morning, have had breakfast, and then off to work. I feel pretty out of touch, except for knowing what some of you are doing on facebook. I'm with Lulu on the farm thing! :laugh: I wish I could deed my framtown farm to which ever one (or more?) of you keeps working on my farm for me! I feel guilty every time I see that. :embarassed: Which is silly, its a virtual farm, after all! Geesh! Speaking of farming, my garden (real life garden, that is) is really producing. I am getting fresh tomatoes, chard, cucumbers and of course, zucchini! I love this time of year!!!

Kelli, sorry to hear about the Oreos - but I'm glad they are gone. If you get the head thing figured out, share the information please. I don't get it either. Its like I got to the 100 pound mile marker and then just sat down. I don't know why. But I am telling myself that I am back on track, and hoping to fake it til I make it. I'm not really far off - but enough that I am not losing any weight right now. And its amazing how easy it is for old habits to creep back in. Here are my pitfalls:
:devil: late night eating
:devil: not enough water
:devil: skipping exercise
:devil: Dr. Pepper (though I have again given this one up and switched to Crystal LIght.)
:devil: fast food (thats the late night eating)

So, here are my commitments for the week:
:flowerforyou: no eating after 7:00 pm
:flowerforyou: at least 8 glasses of water a day (how much of that should/could be in crystal light?)
:flowerforyou: exercise at least 4 times this week
:flowerforyou: continue the no Dr. Pepper plan, and cut down on crystal light
:flowerforyou: no fast food.

And, I will check in with you all daily. I may not have a lot to say, but I will check in. Thanks everyone. Keep up the good work!

chantybear

Lulu: Hi hun! The wedding date is September 26th, and next Monday we get possession of our townhouse we just bought!! Yayyy. How's life with you?

Button: Thanks! Big hugs back!

Indiana: Thanks on the good luck, it is a lot of planning...:yawn:

Buttonnose

GoodDay everyone....
I am with Lorann - what is it with weekends....I get totally off on everything. Then when the work week comes around I can get back on track. Think it is just that...weekends..no schedulized life therefore you do as you wish and before you know you are off track...soon as the week comes around though - at least for me..I go back to work and I am able to get back on track. But that isn't working so I have to figure out something different here.

Was really upset this morning...was looking at some pic's of my grandsons first b/day that my daughter in law posted and when I seen one with me in it...I was just devastated...I had no idea that I looked that big. Took me by surprised and I am a bit upset with myself. But on that note - looking at that picture also told me...time to do something about this...I have to. The reality though really hit home, and I cried. Enough of the boohooing though, I did this to myself and I am the only one who can change it.

I wanted to add just in case someone is interested...a really cool snack that I really like and is low in calories...is dill pickles believe it or not. Now for those who have to watch their salt intake...could be tricky. But I love Dill Pickles and they really aren't that high in calories. So for those of you who can...munch away on a dill pickle for a neat tasty little treat.

Take care all.

Button

lulubar

I'm kinda the opposite about weekends - now I am using weekends to stay on track because I really have the time to, AND to plan my week ahead somewhat. It's during the week I have trouble now that I'm working full time again. I have to MAKE myself come home and prepare something healthy, cuz almost everyday I think, "I could just stop and pick up burgers, pizza, chicken... whatever". And every morning I think, "I'm not in the mood to pack my lunch, I could just run out at lunch and pick up a burger, pizza, chicken, etc.". Maybe if we shook us all up together, we'd come out with the perfect healthy eater!! Either that, or the unhealthiest eater EVER! Yikes!!:noway:

I had to go to the Dr. the other day because I had a really bad allergic reaction to something ~ my left forearm covered in blisters ~ and I hadn't been to my regular doc in about 19 months ~ and I had lost 26 pounds according to their records!!!! I'm still sticking with my 21 though, cuz that what my scale reads at home~

Kristi - I'll be looking for you to check in everyday now! I've missed you!

Lorann ~ If we couldn't enjoy them, they wouldn't be holidays!! No guilt, just back on track soon.:drinker:

Buttonnose ~ Sorry for you feeling bad about yourself. That's usually what brings us to this place though, so no looking back, just forward to the new you that you are becoming! I can't wait til I see pictures of myself that I like! We are in this together girl!

Chantyyyy! You are only a little more than a month away from wedding day!!! Sooooo excited for you and WOW! Big congratulations on the new home! That's fantastic!!

k, later gaters!!
lulu:flowerforyou:

healthymom2009

Just posting to let you know I was here ... reading. Sorry, no time to comment to everyone. I'm drinking and eating healthy... only 2 weeks til the family wedding and 7 lbs to reach my goal for that day. Don't know if my body will cooperate in time. Only 40 min. of exercise today becasue I was waiting for somebody and they didn't show up I hate interviewing for more daycare kids:ohwell:

Keep up the good work team...I miss you when I don't check in!:blushing:

adopt4

Sorry for MIA.. But today is the first day I ate ok on calories and drank all my water. Whew. It is totally about the routine for me, and my routine is shot right now. Today other relatives rolled into town from Tucson, AZ and will be staying a few days. Scared to introduce my boys to any relatives right now, seriously, but they came a long way and wanted to meet them, and couldn't really punish them for the acts of our parents (his and mine). My aunt said "They are the most beautiful and well behaved boys..." was worried about the race thing but it seems that it's not a race thing as much as a going out of country to adopt thing, of course people think adopting in the US is easy especially from foster care, well, after 11 years and being foster adopt approved in 3 different states - we never adopted a child from state foster care. So it's not that easy! With international, it's easy - pay the money, get a kid.... which is all we really wanted. Anyway, glad I brought it up to her, helps clarify things a bit, at least on her side, there's no consideration of race, maybe on his side, don't know, but as long as he keeps his opinions to himself, well...

Working on getting hubby to the right doctor, we think his tumor did come back, but it's at a place where it's hard to see unless you are an expert on that type of tumor, so trying to get in with the doctor who did his surgery 3 years ago. It "shouldn't" be cancer, and it's a brain tumor he had removed 3 years ago, so all in all it shouldn't be too much of a big deal, but we need to get confirmation on what is really going on there and not something else, or worse. Grrr. Nothing like a bit of stress in life...

Hungry, starving right now, this is my bad time of night lately. Having trouble sleeping, got my sleep cycle messed up, so late night snacking on stuff I shouldn't be. So far, no snacking, and I'm drinking a big ole glass of water to try and not be hungry. I'm under calories for a change, I need to stay under!!

Did a bit of school shopping - 3 kids!!! OMG! Hit two of the office places for their 1 cent sales, did pretty good. Picked up my prescription at Walgreens and they had $9 backpacks, buy one get one free. Cool, already got a free one from the office place for spending $10. Backpacks - check. It's fun and yet kinda sad to get their school supplies, the kids are old enough for school! - but I'm also looking forward to having individual time with Nate, he's been acting out since we were in Iowa, so I think he feels insecure. Since he's only going 2-3 days per week, depending on the week, I'll get a good 2 days with him alone. Been working on spending time alone with the littlest one this summer, which has helped our bonding, and also seems to have helped him try harder to use words and not be so babyish - now time to shift focus on the oldest. Zack will probably always get his 1x1 time with me because he's my little shopper, loves to shop with me and get clothes, loves to watch me try on clothes, always says, "That's perfect momma! It's beautiful!" Well how can you NOT take that one shopping with you, LOL. The other 2 HATE shopping, so I don't feel guilty about taking just one with me.

Still not back at the gym, with relatives popping in and the vacation and all that... feel guilty about it only because I was overeating and the gym could have saved me in that. But, this is a lifestyle change, and right now, I can't seem to get my routine in, but I am working on it. And when school starts, I am totally back at the gym every day! I can't wait!

Water didn't work (24 oz) so may have to break even on cals and eat a banana yet. But still - breaking even is better than going over!!!

What shocks me about my current eating is that - I did so good for six months or more. Then, went on vacation, got my routine messed up that I had established, and suddenly all bets are off. I thought I had it down, I was doing so good, so now I know I need an absolute routine to be successful at this. Good to know. That can certainly work in my favor. Also has shown me how easy it is to fall back into old habits and traps - even if they are no longer successful coping tools - and that routine will keep that from happening.

I'm possibly up 4 pounds but since I haven't been doing my water for weeks and tom and all that - I may or may not be up 4 pounds. If I am, I am, I certainly ate enough to gain 4 pounds over the past month, but I'm hoping at least half of it is water weight. I'm also hoping that because I've fallen off the wagon for so long that when I get back in the gym and really eat right that the weight will come off fast like it did in the beginning... If I could lose 10 pounds a month or even 8 or 2 months... that would be awesome. I'm so close to completely shopping in the "regular" stores and regular sizes... so close!! Well at least all the new clothes I've gotten aren't too small with the weight gain, so that's good. Not too much damage yet. And truthfully the lessons I've learned during this time, with my coping and eating and routine and stuff - is actually worth the 4 pound gain to me. That's nothing compared to what I've learned to be successful long-term.

Oh for newbies and not so newbies - I'm reminded of a post Banks did on the cycle you go thru during this. Will post the link as soon as I find it. A Must Read for all of us.

adopt4

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/9433-expectations

Buttonnose

Morning All....well proud of myself today. Not even 9 AM and I have gone for my walk, showered, ready for work and breakfast into me. Now that is a record for me. Went out at 7 AM for my walk...so seems to have kicked me in gear. Now I can sit at the computer for about 1/2 hour then off to work for 10. Sort of depressing there right now...my bosses mother-in-law passed away on Saturday. So he is kind of down in the dumps, which makes it hard for me...as here I am getting all pumped for vacation (starting tomorrow), but trying to keep my excitement subdued for him. Oh well, we will get through this...his wife is pretty destroyed though...as not only did her mom pass away, but her dad is hospitalized too and they think he has cancer but can't determine what kind as of yet. So, she is having a rough time. Anyways, enough about them. Will just do my best to be supportive to them both.

Lulu...that is funny how we are opposite regarding staying on track. Weekends mess me up completely. I find it much easier with my schedule of work and stuff to stay on track, even when it comes to eating. Got a suggestion for you when you want to buy your lunch. Go to Subway - they make a great salad. I always get the regular salad with double grilled chicken. Lots of veggies in it...and then I ask for the Honey Mustard dressing on the side. That way I am in control of how much of that I eat. Usually way too much for me to eat...but that is okay...better than a hamburger. But if you must have a hamburger..make it a chicken one instead of the beef pattie. Fries..make it small or switch it up for a salad. That is how I handle my fast food eating. Just readjust what I get. That picture..yeah it was pretty upsetting to me...like I said never realized what I really looked like till I seen it...took me by surprise so big time...Broke my heart to see where I have allowed myself to get...but like you said it is okay...cause I am now in control and going to make that all go away. Already feeling better in life, because of my changes.

Adopt4...glad to hear that some of your family has dropped in and have been great with your children. Know you are having a rough time of it...and it is great that they have been so open and honest with you and supportive of you. You are a very special lady and I know I have told you that before. Opening your heart and loving these kids is something very precious...HUGS....just can't give you enough of them. Also thanks for the link to Banks post...I have copied it and printed it and going to put in on my fridge..not only for me but for my daughters too...as they are both struggling with weight gain too.
As far as getting off track...my suggestion is do the best you can right now and once the kids are back into school..really work at getting on track. Sometimes when there are other things going on around you it is easy to get distracted..especially with children...so once they are in school..time for yourself and time to get more focused again. You will do it...I know you can...
Hope all goes okay with your hubby...keep us posted.

HealthyMom - some exercise is better than no exercise. Good luck with your 7 lbs....you have done great so far...and I think you can do it. You have such great stamina. You go girl!!

To the rest of you....hope you are all doing well....
Still no volunteers to post my loss this week on Friday....Will send my information on thursday morning to who ever is willing to post it as I won't be around computer or scales at that time. Mind you I could always take my scales with me...hmmm...food for thought. Going to take my podemeter for sure...so I can get an idea of how many calories I burn in the day. As it will help me to gear what I eat and don't eat. Going to wear it all the time.

Well that is it...take care all.

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Buttonnose

Real quick here. First off, my request for someone to post for me on Friday has been filled. Indiannagranny has stepped up to do the job.
Next...sent an email off to Cindeebee this morning to check on her. She sent me a quick one back...she has been really sick with some sort of flu/cold bug. Has had her down and out now for about 2 weeks. She sends her support and love to you all and will be back when she is better, but right now she needs her rest.
Other than that...that's all I have to add.

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chantybear

Lulu - I hope the blisters are gone!! Poor you! But good on the unknown weight loss! I haven't weighed myself in a really long time, but I feel like my stomach is getting a little bigger, but yesterday I weighed myself on a friend's scale and it said 130...but I think it is not very good! I know the wedding is close...ahh so much to plan and pay for still!! Thanks Lulu lots of good stuff is happening all around!

Healthymom - Hii!! Good job on being so close to your goal!

Adopt4 - Holy seems like a lot on your plate! Hope there is no tumor

adopt4

Man, those eggo waffles are saving me big time right now. If I eat one with berries in it, then I don't need anything else on top of it, keeps the calories down. And I add a filled one (almost as many calories as 2 berry ones) so that I feel full and have "sweets" and yet keep calories low. I also eat them for snacks or after dinner if I feel I'm starving... yeah probably not great nutritional value, but easier to control and makes me feel full. And they taste good!

Today is the earliest I've gotten up in a month - 8. Which isn't early, but with hubby home, I didn't have to get up as early. That will help with getting to the gym and all that, plus youngest son will be getting an early bus so we'll REALLY have to get up early in Sept!

For those of you with kids - Office Max has 1 cent tablets, 70 pages. I use them for drawing paper for the kids. Limit 3 - so me and the kids file thru, each buy 3, then stop by later in the day and get 3 more each... definitely a cheap way to keep kids in drawing paper. We're going there next to get more. And the kids think it's such a blast to "buy their own" stuff. Makes me think it might be time for an allowance if they do certain chores - 25 cents if they clean up all the toys by themselves, etc. Money is a great motivator, heck, if someone paid me 25 cents each time I picked up the toys, well, I wouldn't need a job! LOL