Black Team week ? -- Pollyanna Challenge

Marla64

Tanya-- easy for me to say, but your husband is due home already? That went quick. I'm sure you're thrilled!

Lori-- way to be Pollyanna-- yes, check that attitude-- great job.

Shuntae-- yay, you're here-- enjoy your day off, dear friend.

Batman-- way to answer the bat signal, my friend-- next time I'm coming after you.

Up 11.5 since Wednesday morning-- blood pressure is good, so gonna stick it out a bit longer. I'm looking into the mirror and seeing the face of my obese brother-- ghastly sight. However, as long as as the blood pressure stays good, I'll ride this wave and see if my body will regulate itself.

Have a great day everyone-- love to all--

jimswmn

Morning gang. Happy I could post a loss this week. Last week after my weekend I was the same as the previous Monday. Now only 1.6 more pounds just to get back to my 'acceptable' high of 153. I'm feeling confident I can knock that out this week and next week be back to where I started. :ohwell: Naturally, all in time for my sister to come visit for a week and then for us to start our vacation stuff.

Also happy that my HRM showed 5534 calories burned for the week. I think that is a pretty good number and I am proud of it!

Yeserday when I was laying in the pool I was a little discouraged when I was looking at my thighs. They are, well, bleck. They have stretch marks, they have cellulite, the skin is not nice, they are flabby. They are truly my worst body part and I try not to take a good look often. After I was laying there getting down on myself I remembered Marla's challenge and tried to put it into perspective. I knew I had lost a decent amount there, so I finally look a second to look. 6 inches off my thighs. Yeah, they are not great, but they are each 6 inches smaller than they used to be and for that I am thankful.

I am so proud of the way you turned that around. Look toward the positive, it works miracles.

jimswmn

Hello to everyone ! I wanted to add my moment for yesterday. Jim and I celebrated our 29th wedding anniversary. Seems like only yesterday. <sigh> How did we celebrate...we took a nap...lol, gotta love a good Sunday afternoon nap.

ksproston

Bobbi & Jim - Happy belated Anniversary! Glad you enjoyed some quiet time.

Marla - Hugs and prayers friend.

I am thankful that my family is safe and sound today. It was a tragic and fatal weekend on our area roads.

I am thankful that our temperatures have heated up since last week. We've jumped 40 degrees in about a week's time.

I am thankful for Wal-Mart and their $3.00 knit shorts and tank tops.

I am thankful for hubby and I working on getting our camper ready for the long weekend.

I am thankful for central a/c.

I am thankful for the black team!

72lori

Yet another tidbit I discovered about myself. My largest thigh measurement (28.5) is only 1/2 inch smaller than my smallest waist measurement (29), so my pants I wear now would have buttoned comfortably around ONE thigh of the past. Yowza!

Sure I fall sometimes, sure I regress, it's going to be one of the struggles of doing this FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. What I have to remember is to look back, appreciate how far I have come and be thankful for where I am today.

ksproston

Yet another tidbit I discovered about myself. My largest thigh measurement (28.5) is only 1/2 inch smaller than my smallest waist measurement (29), so my pants I wear now would have buttoned comfortably around ONE thigh of the past. Yowza!

Sure I fall sometimes, sure I regress, it's going to be one of the struggles of doing this FOR THE REST OF MY LIFE. What I have to remember is to look back, appreciate how far I have come and be thankful for where I am today.

Now THAT is perspective. Love it.

Marla64

awesome, Lori.

arewethereyet

Lori........c'mere for a hug!! That was a great thought process!!

familygirl37167

Lori -I am there with the rest of the black team..So proud of you!!!

72lori

Thanks gang. It's not even so much that I am proud of myself, it's that I need to remember to remember..... if that makes sense. We all do. It's so easy to complain about where we want to be instead of being thankful for what we have accomplished.

I am trying to pat myself on the back for my accomplishments instead of whining about my failures. Maybe that should be our challenge for this week. Every day talk about something you are proud of accomplishing. It is very much along the lines of the current challenge, but it's more than just being postitive instead of negative, it's actually giving yourself credit for doing something good/well.

Marla64

Thanks gang. It's not even so much that I am proud of myself, it's that I need to remember to remember..... if that makes sense. We all do. It's so easy to complain about where we want to be instead of being thankful for what we have accomplished.

I am trying to pat myself on the back for my accomplishments instead of whining about my failures. Maybe that should be our challenge for this week. Every day talk about something you are proud of accomplishing. It is very much along the lines of the current challenge, but it's more than just being postitive instead of negative, it's actually giving yourself credit for doing something good/well.

All right, lady-- open up the new thread, and we're there.

My son grew up a bit today-- insured his own car, left to register it. We'd been helping him out by registering and insuring his car in our name to save him money. However, told him all along he wasn't taking his car with him unless and until he could switch everything over into his name.

He did it today-- and left with his things, presumably to live in said car.

My heart is broken-- many mama tears shed this day. However, it is his choice. He has made these same choices, to flip his parents the bird at every opportunity, for going on six years now. We'd tell him time and again, pre age of 18, that once he turned 18 and could be kicked out for it, he indeed would be. He didn't believe us, I guess-- didn't care. Well, we'll see if he cares now.

His druggie friend thus far won't allow him back, so he's off to who knows where. Unreal, no?

Oh well-- I am thankful that he is healthy and able to be so rebellious, if that makes any sense. I have a friend whose son has no such choice-- he battles a life threatening disease and has about 10 more years to live, if he's lucky. My son has the choice some day to stop being a thankless a-hole. My friend's son can't choose to not die from his illness.

So, keeping perspective today--

Lori-- I am struggling mightily with the water right now. Everything looks and feels simply dreadful. It is so tempting since I look 11 pounds fatter, to believe it and feel it and get down on myself every time I look in the mirror.

However, I'm choosing to give myself credit for how far I've come-- 2 years ago I couldn't run five feet-- yesterday I ran five miles. And am training for a 1/2 marathon-- my body will either figure itself out, or I'll be heading back to the doctor for more medicines-- but, either way, it won't trick me today-- I know what I've done, how far I've come-- so, neener-neener, stomach-- I know you're just water gloosh-- so put it where the sun don't shine.

Later!

familygirl37167

So my kids have 2 more full days of school left and we are done..So I am making all 9 teachers cookies...6 different kinds, and let me just tell you friends...cookies are my FAVORITE....MUST I REPEAT IT...FAVORITE...So far I havent budged..so hopefully I wont either..If I do, we have ball practice I can walk a few miles to eat one..Hopefully these sinful things will be outta my house by tomorrow..Oh must I remind you, my computer is on the kiitchen table and the cookies are laying right next to my computer on wax paper on the kitchen table, and I am smelling them as we speak..These ones are regular chocolate chips, I have resees chocolate chips and snickerdoodles in the oven right now..next is oatmeal raisin and cranberry orange..Iam cheating I bought the ones you break apart..

Well gonna get awqay from these cookies.. Much love to all..

We wont ever go back to where we were, because we are greatful for when we are!!!

richardsrm

I am thankful for that I picked a snow cone over an ice cream cone today...............you guys are having a positive influence on me.

Marla64

I am thankful for that I picked a snow cone over an ice cream cone today...............you guys are having a positive influence on me.

I am thankful that we have positive influences over each other-- what a lovely phenomenon, this black team, eh?

Just had a good strength session with Aaron-- moved up 10 pounds in the bench press, already increased some reps in other areas. Did two 60 second planks, to boot-- omigosh-- youch.

Heading to make supper-- ciao, cats.

arewethereyet

I am thankful for that I picked a snow cone over an ice cream cone today...............you guys are having a positive influence on me.

I am thankful that we have positive influences over each other-- what a lovely phenomenon, this black team, eh?

Just had a good strength session with Aaron-- moved up 10 pounds in the bench press, already increased some reps in other areas. Did two 60 second planks, to boot-- omigosh-- youch.

Heading to make supper-- ciao, cats.

:noway: 60 SECOND PLANKS?? :noway:

Marla64

Jeannie-- they make me cry for my mommy, believe me-- oh my gosh.

I'm enjoying right now, the dish that I make that I love, I think, the best of everything-- we call it "Chicken Marlatta--" it's a take off of chicken piccata, with just chicken scraps in a lemon/white wine sauce over rotini pasta-- my own concoction, thank you very much--

Oh my gosh-- TO. DIE. FOR-- only problem is, one measuring cup full doesn't go nearly as far as I'd like.

However, considering I also have 8 ozs right now of Chardonnay, I won't *****--

Chardonnay, take me away.........

Love to all--

Marla64

Hey -- Sarah's in the U.S. Women's Open Qualifier tomorrow at Hawk Pointe, GC in Washington, New Jersey-- 30 minutes from home. 36 holes to play-- top 4 advance to play in the U.S. Women's Open in Pittsburgh next month.

Good golf vibes, my peeps--

My kids want to go watch-- Mama Ostrich will stay home, thanks--

arewethereyet

Hey -- Sarah's in the U.S. Women's Open Qualifier tomorrow at Hawk Pointe, GC in Washington, New Jersey-- 30 minutes from home. 36 holes to play-- top 4 advance to play in the U.S. Women's Open in Pittsburgh next month.

Good golf vibes, my peeps--

My kids want to go watch-- Mama Ostrich will stay home, thanks--

arewethereyet

I am thankful I was 139.5 on Saturday. Looked over my food diary and talked with Kelly and my trainer..........worked hard in the yard on sat and sun................ate right.................I am 136 this morning.

I was stupid to even change my ticker. I know better!!

What? Hard work and eating right makes you lose weight? What a novel idea!!:flowerforyou:

familygirl37167

I am thankful I was 139.5 on Saturday. Looked over my food diary and talked with Kelly and my trainer..........worked hard in the yard on sat and sun................ate right.................I am 136 this morning.

I was stupid to even change my ticker. I know better!!

What? Hard work and eating right makes you lose weight? What a novel idea!!:flowerforyou:

Jeannie- you are amazing

Marla- Good vibes sarah good vibes

I my fine friends are greatful that I didnt even eat ONE cookie..

Off to bed 330 am comes really early..But I enjoy it so much!!!

Marla64

I am thankful I was 139.5 on Saturday. Looked over my food diary and talked with Kelly and my trainer..........worked hard in the yard on sat and sun................ate right.................I am 136 this morning.

I was stupid to even change my ticker. I know better!!

What? Hard work and eating right makes you lose weight? What a novel idea!!:flowerforyou:

Jeannie- you are amazing

Marla- Good vibes sarah good vibes

I my fine friends are greatful that I didnt even eat ONE cookie..

Off to bed 330 am comes really early..But I enjoy it so much!!!

Not even one?



A-MAZ-INGGGG.

familygirl37167

I am thankful I was 139.5 on Saturday. Looked over my food diary and talked with Kelly and my trainer..........worked hard in the yard on sat and sun................ate right.................I am 136 this morning.

I was stupid to even change my ticker. I know better!!

What? Hard work and eating right makes you lose weight? What a novel idea!!:flowerforyou:

Jeannie- you are amazing

Marla- Good vibes sarah good vibes

I my fine friends are greatful that I didnt even eat ONE cookie..

Off to bed 330 am comes really early..But I enjoy it so much!!!

Not even one?



A-MAZ-INGGGG.

Not even one...that my friends is a changes peson...becasue a year ago I would have ate a whole pack maybe even two pack to myself and when the kids asked me for one I would have bitten there head off because they were mine...Now they each got one after they were done with there dinner!!

Marla64

184.5 this morning-- up 12.5 since Wednesday.

Busy day on tap today and tomorrow-- plan is to hit the doctor Thursday unless I begin to deflate before then.

Typing, typing, typing......later.

72lori

184.5 this morning-- up 12.5 since Wednesday.

Busy day on tap today and tomorrow-- plan is to hit the doctor Thursday unless I begin to deflate before then.

Typing, typing, typing......later.

Good plan. I can't help but visualize sticking a pin in ya...... lol. Sorry my friend. That body of yours is a stinker! Proud of you for sticking it out.

Marla64

184.5 this morning-- up 12.5 since Wednesday.

Busy day on tap today and tomorrow-- plan is to hit the doctor Thursday unless I begin to deflate before then.

Typing, typing, typing......later.

Good plan. I can't help but visualize sticking a pin in ya...... lol. Sorry my friend. That body of yours is a stinker! Proud of you for sticking it out.

Just roll me to the juicing room.

zippy111

184.5 this morning-- up 12.5 since Wednesday.

Busy day on tap today and tomorrow-- plan is to hit the doctor Thursday unless I begin to deflate before then.

Typing, typing, typing......later.

Good plan. I can't help but visualize sticking a pin in ya...... lol. Sorry my friend. That body of yours is a stinker! Proud of you for sticking it out.

Just roll me to the juicing room.

oh Marla you kill me! Been thinking about you! Good Vibes to Sarah...she deserves it and so do you! your DS is in my prayers as well!

Tamara - Can't believe you didn't eat a cookie...not even the batter? doesn't really count then does it?:blushing:

I'm finally back among the living! I think participating in a 24- hr relay challenge is like having a baby...If you remembered the pain it caused you would never go through it again! We had a blast and kids were a riot but not at 3:30 in the morning when we coaches had to get them out of their tent to go run on the track!:grumble: :grumble: I thought I was going to be strong and not eat all the goodies in the big tent but I caved a little. Will be nervous to get on the scale on Thursday but I am thankful it is still 2 days away and I will work my butt off to stay even for the week!

Good short run in this morning and will Zumba tonight!

Jeannie, Katie, Tanya, Shuntae, Lori, Lori -PA, Beth, Batman, Sarah and anyone else Have a great day!!!

Nonibug

Good morning everyone!

Sorry (again:ohwell: ) it's been so long since Ive got to check in. But we finally got internet back in our house:happy: Im sooo happy about that! Wow, honestly...what did we do growing up without internet? Does anyone remember?:laugh:

Anyway, I think after a couple of extended absences from MFP I've finally realized that I need this place. I NEED YOU GUYS!! I havent done "horribly", but Im up a few pounds in the last couple weeks and Ive gotten zero structured exercise in that time. I havent went crazy with my food choices, but they sure havent been the best. The good thing I suppose is that I am able to recognize it BEFORE it gets completely out of control....

So, I am here holding myself accountable and making a new commitment to myself. I can't promise everyday, but I promise myself most days. I will check in here, log my food, make more time for exercise again, and skip on those foods that I know arent nice to me.

When will I get it?? How many times must I crawl back in here with my tail between my legs? I am thankful that you guys are always here and always welcoming no matter how stupid I get:ohwell:

Have a beautiful day everyone!:flowerforyou:

Marla64

Yes, Ma'am, Roni-- get her back in gear, my friend-- bring your fiance into your new world, don't slip back into your old one-- you've come too far!!

So happy to see you back. This place has been a ghost town. But, we've been keeping the lights on for all our stragglers!

mumsanutter

Hello all,

I am thankful today that it is a little cooler - I managed to do my 50 minute school run this morning in 40 minutes (pushing the bugy with Christopher riding on the back!), think I need to get a hrm so I can see what I am actually burning calorie wise, as never really know how to log it (pushing buggy or at 3.5mph!)

Marla - you are a very funny lady and good luck with the doc on thursday. My thoughts are with your daughter - wishing her good luck, and prayers for your son.

Lori - I am glad that I have started and remained on this site, it has helped me in so many ways!

Donna - you did what??

Jeannie - well done woot woot

Roni - welcome back. Before the internet, children played outside and adults read books!! lol

Tamara - no cookies!! I would still eat one or two, and will admit if in a very bad place and cookies are available would eat a whole packet :sad:

Hello to those of you I have missed, and as I have a quiet house I am going to get some work done without the little ones to help :laugh:

zippy111

Good morning everyone!

Sorry (again:ohwell: ) it's been so long since Ive got to check in. But we finally got internet back in our house:happy: Im sooo happy about that! Wow, honestly...what did we do growing up without internet? Does anyone remember?:laugh:

Anyway, I think after a couple of extended absences from MFP I've finally realized that I need this place. I NEED YOU GUYS!! I havent done "horribly", but Im up a few pounds in the last couple weeks and Ive gotten zero structured exercise in that time. I havent went crazy with my food choices, but they sure havent been the best. The good thing I suppose is that I am able to recognize it BEFORE it gets completely out of control....

So, I am here holding myself accountable and making a new commitment to myself. I can't promise everyday, but I promise myself most days. I will check in here, log my food, make more time for exercise again, and skip on those foods that I know arent nice to me.

When will I get it?? How many times must I crawl back in here with my tail between my legs? I am thankful that you guys are always here and always welcoming no matter how stupid I get:ohwell:

Have a beautiful day everyone!:flowerforyou:

Welcome back Roni! Nice to see you! We missed you!