20 pounds by Easter challenge

Wow was I surprised by all the posts over there. Very overwhelming and so impersonal. This is like coming home. Very comfortable being open here with all you kind ladies. Felt like giving up until I got Connie's message.

It's been so nice and warm here. Unfortunately we're being told we might get some snow on Monday. One good thing it won't stay around long.

The nasty scale doesn't know what it's supposed to say. I have been 3 different weights all in a matter of minutes and all within a 3 pound range. So strange. Oh well, I'll wait until tomorrow and then get a number to use.

Eileen

Today was a great day. Besides teaching my regular beginning line dance class in the morning, I taught the afternoon class in the next town to fill in for the teacher who went out of town for the weekend. When I got home, the dogs asked to go for a walk even though Jake had walked them three times while I was gone.


Barbie from NW Washington

rayw89 wrote: »

slw19 wrote: »

one of the little girl's mom called me to tell me about a condition her daughter has where her hands sweat excessively. I felt so bad as she is very self conscious about it and didn't think she could participate. I spoke to the dance teacher and she is going to bring white gloves for the girls to purchase if they would like. seems so formal but if it makes this girl feel better, I'm all for it.

stephanie

I have that same condition. It's called Hyperhidrosis, which basically means "excessive sweating". The hands are called "Palmar Hyperhidrosis", I have it for the hands and the feet. It makes it really difficult and uncomfortable to wear shoes without socks, like heels or sandals. When I was younger I had a pair of knock-off Croc shoes, and I couldn't wear them "normally" because I literally would slip from sweating in them. Having it with the hands is really difficult sometimes too. Especially in hand-shake situations. And leaving sweat beads on things you touch is awkward. Unfortunately it also couples with swelling of the hands and feet sometimes for me. Or, cold, sweaty hands. It's not a fun thing to have, and it's harder as a kid. So I really feel for her. I think she'll be really relieved to have gloves. If you want you can tell her about me, so she knows it's a thing and there are a lot of people that have it. I've still managed to make friends and get a husband.

My mom has that too! She went to the dermatologist several years ago and I think they gave her either a cream or something that helped immensely. I can ask her if you want, Hers was so bad she had to put a towel under her hand to write or she would soak the paper and smear the ink.

Tami

Tami I would love to know what your mom uses. I've dampened quite a few papers in my day. I've tried Drysol before, but didn't use it faithfully enough. It had a tacky after-feel to it. Other than that I've only ever heard of surgery or botox injections for it.

Marie, I love being a part of this group. You all have got to be the reason I've held strong. Coming here and talking with you all keeps me more accountable, and I know if I stop trying and gain the weight back, I will feel like I failed infront of all of you, and that pushes me to keep up the journey.
Congratulations on your 4 lb. loss! That fifth pound is right around the corner.

@sparklecomet What is the moon salutation like?

@tenpets I'm glad you're back "home" with us! You'll be back on track in no time.

barbiecat wrote: »

The reason most people fail instead of succeed is that they trade what they want the MOST for what they want at the MOMENT.


Barbie from beautiful NW Washington

I have used this quote in my head so many times to help me through a food situation. It's such a great reminder when temptation arises.

Stephanie, thank you! If I think about it, I guess I have learned to manage it pretty well. Most people have no idea I have it, so I guess I've learned how to cover my literal tracks, haha.
I need to go brussel sprout shopping before I forget I need them!

@cristina0000 Make sure you're logging your calories accurately and creating a calorie deficit. That will make all the difference with those pesky 3 lbs.

@janiceclark08 The only thing I did differently this last week is I increased my incline on the treadmill on several days. I had normally just been going up to 5% incline, but I started going up to 6% and 7% because I'm trying to work out a fat "wrinkle" on the back of my upper thighs. It's coming along nicely, because it's partially caused by the fat in the front and middle of my upper thighs, which is starting to reduce as well. I also started tossing in some small extra exercises before my regular treadmill. I started doing some crunches, leg-ups, and lunge-and-stretch style sets. That, and a brief round of arm exercises with weights. Just some small little changes, I'm not sure if it made the difference or not. But I do know I'm going to continue to do it!

Faye I like being a secret squirrel!

-Rachel

My apartment office is hosting a pilates and mimosas event in the morning (which means I really need to get to sleep!). They usually provide food for breakfast too, I'm really hoping they have some 100 calorie yogurt cups. I think they had them last time, because there were some left over in the mini fridge there last week. They do this around twice a month when Summer starts to roll around. Eventually they'll be held pool-side. I love it. I'll probably skip the cocktails, or just make a tiny one. I don't like to drink my precious calories.
My shoes have started to rub burn-style cuts on both sides of my feet. It's really bad. But my only option is to push through and hope it stops. I've started applying neosporin type ointment to it, hopefully that helps a lot.

I'm so glad to be over here! The other thread is a part-time job just to read it. I joined the official group tonight and will check in there as well tomorrow.

Have a great weekend everybody!

-Rachel

Good morning, losers! Happy Saturday!

Geez...what a rough 2 weeks this has been! I felt like I'd been getting up and going to the classroom every morning, and that was NOT cool.

Looks like the group is well on the way, and that IS cool! Hopefully, it will remain active until the end.

@eatless83 ..glad you made it back home. We kept coming over here just to get a breath of fresh air.

@wheatlessgirl66 ..I like misfit status, too..glad you are feeling good about the coming week.

@SeeAhtter787 ..yum..cookies..I bet you ate less than you would have pre-weight loss! Good for you staying under calories.

@barbiecat.. I would love to be in your line dancing class.

@eileenjez...glad you did not give up..we are here for you.

@rayw89.. good luck at your gathering today...you got this!

@eyegirl777va ..yes, this feels like family.

@vicky1947mfp .we are next door neighbors! I'm a transplant, though..originally from Kansas.

@sandcastles61 ..thanks for leading the herd to a different grazing pen!

Marie...it's good to be back in the nest.

Have a great Saturday, losers!
Stay strong!

Connie

Have fun at your crawfish boil, Ruthie!

good morning!! my my have you been busy since I checked out. I have only been gone a day and so much to catch up on!!

social dance was a success and so many girls bought the white gloves. 1 week down and 6 more to go....such an awkward age.

ok so, I was down another 1.2lbs today, not really sure what that is about? going to make sure it sticks before posting....

going to catch up on everything!! happy to be home:) hope everyone has a great Saturday, will try to come back later and catch up with everyone individually.

Stephanie

Stephanie I'm glad the dance was a success!

And guess what? The pilates instructor called me fit! :O FIT. I've never been called that before in my life. And like my husband pointed out, it wasn't even meant in the form of a compliment, it was just stated as a passing fact. How cool is that?? It was great motivation to pass on the peach bellini and stick with my low calories yogurt cup. That was exciting! Haha. Pilates was really good, btw. I enjoyed it a lot. We're going to head over to the park now and take advantage of this shiny day.

So I finally made time to look at the new fourth group............way more manageable. So now I only have to read what I want and not so much mindless crap. Much nicer. But I still prefer our secret lair over here.

Esther