Black Team Week 15
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Hi guys! I am back home, but I dont have internet at my house right now and probably wont until Friday:frown: So I am at a friends house because I was having MFP withdrawals! I didnt get to read up on any posts, so
I dont know what's going on, but wanted to say hi to everyone!
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miss you roni!0
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Well, Tanya-- basically, we eat boxed, packaged, cheapola crap-- truly. However, like I said, it beats starving. We eat pastas, boxed Mac and cheese, spaghetti-- I make pancakes for dinner sometimes-- rice based meals-- foods that will fill you up and carry you over. We have ground beef 'cause it's cheap, and I just started buying one large package of chicken breasts per pay cycle every two weeks for one lovely chicken breast dinner, and then one chicken pasta dinner the next night.
I buy two packages of oreo wannabes per pay cycle-- when they're gone, they're gone-- some pretzels and tortillas. Bagels, waffles, cereals-- if the kids are hungry for a snack, they can have toast or a half a bagel. None of the fun kid snacks.
I do buy some yogurt and usually two bags of apples-- but again, when they're gone, they're gone-- payday comes twice a month, kidlets-- make this food last!
We also buy 2 boxes of brownies and 2 cake mixes-- some pudding mixes now and then. If they want dessert, they can first have the fun of making it-- kinda kills two birds with one stone.
Not the best food by any stretch-- I see my 3 junior girls with rounder tummies and faces than my older kids had at this age-- but there's nothing I can do about it. Unfortunately, you can't be poor and eat well. Being poor and eating at all is blessing enough.
The fact that I've managed to lose 40 pounds eating this crap is what's amazing-- shows what a body can do once you set your mind to it, I guess--
Thanks for the kind words-- I'm just an old broad who likes to yap-- ha--
Busy, crazy day today-- man, how I wish my husband had a job. Wow-- :noway:
9:15 appointment for Aaron's leg tomorrow with the orthopedic specialist-- we'll see what happens.
Had a very strong, lovely run last night-- kicked butt the last 1/4 mile or so-- really great! Need to get the strength training in tonight-- I'm behind schedule this week. My trainer's falling to sleep on the job. "Hey, buddy, I'll break your other leg-- get off your butt and get my butt moving!"
Later, cats!0 -
Bobbi - Just wanted to say that I'm very proud of you for your hardwork in the C25K program. Great job.
I finished week 6, day 3 today. Ready to tackle week 7.
Kati- WTG ! Keep going you can do it. I did W7D2 today and did 2 miles in 25 minutes. Not the 2 1/2 they wanted but I'm getting there. Thank you for the encouragement, it really helps. 0 -
miss you roni!
Me too.
Great lookin' ticker, sistah!0 -
Howdy my friends...so I had to make myself go to the gym tonight..I so didnt want to go..So I told myself ok only 550 calories to burn and then I am home free..as I pormised my trainer I would not be coming to the gym today..only going for a SHORT run..I walked into the gym and low and behold who is the first person I run into...HER.....She was like Tamara what are you doing here??? I was like I am only here to burn 550 calories and then I am outta here...So an hour on the treadmill, I head to weights as I promised her I wasnt doing today..I was in the clear she didnt see me...
Then I headed to the elliptical for just a few more minutes to burn..needless to say my friends...922 calories burned this evening...and I ate almost 1500 calories..Go me I am so proud of myself I NEVER eat that much, but she told me I better since I worked 8 hours on top of the gym...
So I am getting up at 340 to hit the gym again at 5 and be at work at 7 am..I have to train tomorrow which means more money per hour!!!
I am outta here...gotta check on my dear old hubby, he has a crook in his neck gonna go rub it for him...
I FEEEEEEEELLL FRRRREEEAAAAKKKIIINNNNGGGG AAAAMMMMAAAAZZZZZIIIIIIINNNNNNNGGGGGG!!!0 -
Hey Team!
4 weigh ins reported this week. lol
Roni-Down 1.4 lbs!
Zippy-Down 2.8 lbs!
Doreenpao dow .2!
Great Job guys. I hope you all did something nice for one another. Not alot of folks reporting which is understandable as alot of us are kinda maintaining or struggling through the last couple of pounds.
I'm gonna keep this thread going for now. Big project at work this week so I spent most of the night researching for it.
I'll check in soon!0 -
Hey Team!
4 weigh ins reported this week. lol
Roni-Down 1.4 lbs!
Zippy-Down 2.8 lbs!
Doreenpao dow .2!
Great Job guys. I hope you all did something nice for one another. Not alot of folks reporting which is understandable as alot of us are kinda maintaining or struggling through the last couple of pounds.
I'm gonna keep this thread going for now. Big project at work this week so I spent most of the night researching for it.
I'll check in soon!
Holy moly, Batman-- I received a Bed, Bath and Beyond catalog in the mail today-- geez, Louise-- who shops in your freaking store, Donald Trump? $39.99 for a bathroom garbage can? $16.99 for a toothbrush holder? $299.99 for an outdoor lazyboy recliner?
Oh em gee-- I hope they're paying you well, my friend-- the prices are insane in these crappy times.0 -
Good job to those of you who weighed.
I was 153.6. 6/10 over my ok range. Bah! 2.6 pounds more than 2 weeks ago. Sadly, I didn't update my weight on here the last 2 weeks, because when I do, it then says I lost weight when it comes back off and everybody tells me good job and really it wasn't a good job, it was just losing what I gained the week or two prior...... follow? Not that I don't appreciate the 'good jobs' just that I didn't do anything special.
I was wondering yesterday when I stop being the girl who lost 47 pounds and am just the girl who weighs 153 and could stand to lose a few more? How long do you ride the wave of that loss? How long do you pride yourself over what you have done? How long when it comes up in a conversation do you talk about it like it was just yesterday that you dropped the weight?
My neighbor told me she doesn't remember what I even looked like when I was heavier. All my friends and family have seen the new and improved me. After a year of being the same weight, I'm not sure my ticker should say I lost 47 pounds. I've maintained for a year, this is who I am now. Nobody sees me and is surprised at how I look or asks if I've lost weight. Will I still be saying "Yeah, I lost 47 pounds" years from now like it's my biggest accomplishment in life?0 -
yeah-- I'm hearing you-- my problem is I don't see anybody anymore who ever knew me fat. Nobody's impressed-- ticks me off. Hey, people-- I worked my *kitten* off to look like this-- have you any idea what life was like as a fat lady? I WANT A LITTLE RECOGNITION AND I WANT IT NOWWWW!!!!!!!!!!!!
HA--
Seriously-- I don't know, Lori-- I'm tired of the being the girl who can't reach goal.
But, I'm still enjoying life as a person in control-- who has maintained for a year-- not so bad, I guess--
Just did all my strength training, sans trainer who already went to bed with his bum leg. I wanted some cardio, too, but kids would not cooperate at bed time. TOM is knocking on the door, so of course I'm prone to feeling more resentful than usual-- but, I'll keep that at bay for now.
Heading to type-- later, my peeps. Love to all--0 -
just to let you know I am lurking this morning off to work talk to ya'll later...Everyone have an awesome day I know I will..because I choose too!0
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just to let you know I am lurking this morning off to work talk to ya'll later...Everyone have an awesome day I know I will..because I choose too!
Amen, my sister-- joy is a choice-- woo-hooooooo!
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Lori and Marla............I feel ya.
My problem is I AM the 130 lb girl (why add the extra 2-3 pounds when 130 sounds so good :laugh:) I no longer feel like a fat person, I no longer want recognition for attaining a healthy status...........but every day someone looks at me like :noway: and says something like " Your KEEPing it off?" or " You STILL exercise??" or " Is that a dried up ol salad....aGAIN??"
Always from ppl who are 50-100-150 lbs over weight. I got a bit mad when someone said they couldnt do it because "YOU have no idea what it is really like, and it is impossible to lose 100+ pounds Jeannie..........." So of course I grabbed my Iphone and pulled up Black Team.............and SHOWED her 5 ppl who lost 100+ pounds.
Normal, everyday people. Poor ppl, rich ppl, inbetween ppl....................who CHOSE to go a different route and take their lives into their hands.
No, I am not eating a dried up ol salad.......it has yummy chicken, avacado, tomato, onion and balsamic vinager on it............and YES I am going to take the stairs and park in the back, for ever and ever, Amen.
Lori, I finally changed my ticker to read my current weight and the weight I would like to lose. I feel after 1 yr I AM the 133 girl!! WOOT!0 -
Marla- on a certain level I miss the fact that people notice the weight loss and comment on it, it does make you feel good. While I miss the comments and praise that make me know I worked hard, I also don't want the people who have only known me for the past year to see the 'fat' pictures. Most of my gym friends say they can't imagine me with 50 extra pounds. I could show them a picture but then again, I don't really want them to see me like that. It's not worth the 'wow' from them, it's almost like I'm embarrassed by what I used to be.
Jeannie- I hear you loud and clear and I think I am where you are. I am the 153 pound girl. I am going do do a reset on here too and start over. After a year in the same place, it is who I am.0 -
Marla- on a certain level I miss the fact that people notice the weight loss and comment on it, it does make you feel good. While I miss the comments and praise that make me know I worked hard, I also don't want the people who have only known me for the past year to see the 'fat' pictures. Most of my gym friends say they can't imagine me with 50 extra pounds. I could show them a picture but then again, I don't really want them to see me like that. It's not worth the 'wow' from them, it's almost like I'm embarrassed by what I used to be.
Jeannie- I hear you loud and clear and I think I am where you are. I am the 153 pound girl. I am going do do a reset on here too and start over. After a year in the same place, it is who I am.
Ok and I will reset mine to 10 pounds........the real goal I should be shooting for
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Oh and BTW............has anyone noticed how great MARLA looks? So thin and young and healthy......WOW can't believe how skinny she is........... 0
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Hello team,
I had some compliments today at my youngest sons preschool. They all commented on how good I looked, and when I told them what I was doing exercise wise they were saying things like 'oh, aren't you good', 'I couldn't do that'. This is from mums that all live within walking distance of the school and all drive - the only reason I drive there is because if I tried to walk after taking John and Tom to school (walking) I would never get there in time.
I have done 80 minutes walking today (2 school runs) and 20 minutes on the bike. I will be going on the bike and eliptical later as well as the weights.
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Oh and BTW............has anyone noticed how great MARLA looks? So thin and young and healthy......WOW can't believe how skinny she is...........
Who me? Oh, Jeannie-- this is all so unexpected-- 0 -
Marla- on a certain level I miss the fact that people notice the weight loss and comment on it, it does make you feel good. While I miss the comments and praise that make me know I worked hard, I also don't want the people who have only known me for the past year to see the 'fat' pictures. Most of my gym friends say they can't imagine me with 50 extra pounds. I could show them a picture but then again, I don't really want them to see me like that. It's not worth the 'wow' from them, it's almost like I'm embarrassed by what I used to be.
Jeannie- I hear you loud and clear and I think I am where you are. I am the 153 pound girl. I am going do do a reset on here too and start over. After a year in the same place, it is who I am.
Ok and I will reset mine to 10 pounds........the real goal I should be shooting for
So, we three, at least, are on the same page-- I'm 172 this morning-- up the same 5-- I get one off, go up two-- get two off, go up one, get one off, go up three-- never getting all 5 off and then some--
But, you know, whatever--0 -
Breaking news: I miss you guys.0
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Breaking news: I miss you guys.
This just in......... I miss you, too!0 -
I reset mine awhile ago. Makes life so much easier.
News Flash....I miss you too !0 -
Heck I miss you too!!!0
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Awww! All this missin' going around! It's giving me warm fuzzies!
Hugs to you all.0 -
Oh and BTW............has anyone noticed how great MARLA looks? So thin and young and healthy......WOW can't believe how skinny she is...........
I was just thinking the same thing. I thought to myself, now that Marla, she has worked her tail off and she looks freaking great! I swear she looks like she's been hitting the weights. What a woman!0 -
Oh and BTW............has anyone noticed how great MARLA looks? So thin and young and healthy......WOW can't believe how skinny she is...........
I was just thinking the same thing. I thought to myself, now that Marla, she has worked her tail off and she looks freaking great! I swear she looks like she's been hitting the weights. What a woman!
:blushing: pssssh-- go on-- you're embarrassing me-- I mean, I have been working out a little-- but, gosh, you're going to turn my head with all this-- :laugh: 0 -
Marla- on a certain level I miss the fact that people notice the weight loss and comment on it, it does make you feel good. While I miss the comments and praise that make me know I worked hard, I also don't want the people who have only known me for the past year to see the 'fat' pictures. Most of my gym friends say they can't imagine me with 50 extra pounds. I could show them a picture but then again, I don't really want them to see me like that. It's not worth the 'wow' from them, it's almost like I'm embarrassed by what I used to be.
Jeannie- I hear you loud and clear and I think I am where you are. I am the 153 pound girl. I am going do do a reset on here too and start over. After a year in the same place, it is who I am.
Ok and I will reset mine to 10 pounds........the real goal I should be shooting for
So, we three, at least, are on the same page-- I'm 172 this morning-- up the same 5-- I get one off, go up two-- get two off, go up one, get one off, go up three-- never getting all 5 off and then some--
But, you know, whatever--
I would not like to be on the same page but cause I am I guess there is no one better to be on it with!! I also switched up my ticker.0 -
Marla- on a certain level I miss the fact that people notice the weight loss and comment on it, it does make you feel good. While I miss the comments and praise that make me know I worked hard, I also don't want the people who have only known me for the past year to see the 'fat' pictures. Most of my gym friends say they can't imagine me with 50 extra pounds. I could show them a picture but then again, I don't really want them to see me like that. It's not worth the 'wow' from them, it's almost like I'm embarrassed by what I used to be.
Jeannie- I hear you loud and clear and I think I am where you are. I am the 153 pound girl. I am going do do a reset on here too and start over. After a year in the same place, it is who I am.
Ok and I will reset mine to 10 pounds........the real goal I should be shooting for
So, we three, at least, are on the same page-- I'm 172 this morning-- up the same 5-- I get one off, go up two-- get two off, go up one, get one off, go up three-- never getting all 5 off and then some--
But, you know, whatever--
I would not like to be on the same page but cause I am I guess there is no one better to be on it with!! I also switched up my ticker.
That's what I love about this team, so many of you are right where I am. It makes it better. Not that I'm happy you are all where I am, but it could be worse and hey, misery loves company.
I am happy for those team members that are still losing and not in the 'stuck forever- my body likes it here' club, but honestly, if this whole team was losing week after week and nobdoy 'got me' I'd stop coming back! The people that are losing keep reminding me how it felt long ago when I was doing it and it feels good!0 -
Yeah! Look what we started!!
Cuz of you all I did 30 minutes of high intensity cardio after I worked an hour with the trainer.
I feel fanFREAKINtastic folks!!0 -
Yeah! Look what we started!!
Cuz of you all I did 30 minutes of high intensity cardio after I worked an hour with the trainer.
I feel fanFREAKINtastic folks!!
So proud of you, Jeannie-- :smooched:0
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