"H20" Exploding the pounds - 10 Week Challenge - Week 5 & 6
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I went to the doctor about my back today.. and they said its because of being "overweight" and wear and tear on my back. Once I get my back in order, Im going to be true to myself with losing weight. Ive gotten lazy about it.
Not cool. I have soo many resources thers no reason not to workout..
Ya know, April... your MD is probably right. Losing weight has helped my knees and back in ways I can't even tell you. The truth sometimes hurts us. It will either motivate into action or it won't. Remember the choice and the consequences lay with you. Being fat isn't healthy. I am still fat and I know it isn't good. But I feel SO much better now than I did 60# ago! It takes time. We get discouraged. We want to eat emotionally. We are comfortable in our fatness because sometimes "the devil you know is better than the devil you don't"!
April, we all care about you. You are so young. I want happiness for you. There isn't an overweight person on earth that can HONESTLY say they are happier being fat than being healthy. I want you to live, April. I want you to know you are worth the time and effort it will take to get there. Yes... YOU are worth the work!!
Hugs!
(Remember... I once weighed in at over 335#... so I know what it's like...)0 -
Boobzz - I didn't know there was an apple country in San Diego! I must check this out. I hope the weather holds out for you guys. I think it is so sweet that you're looking forward to the tears.
Thank goodness she picked a good guy to marry!
linemansgirl - WOWZA, you're right, those pounds really ARE dropping like flies!! I think I need to start zig-zagging too. How far down do you go when you zag? And how often? I'd love to learn your ways, 'cause I'm in a plateau again and I think I need to change things up.
Nikster - Well done going faster and longer than you thought on the treadmill. It's like when you're on a piano and you stretch your thumb and pinkie as far across the keys you think you can. And then when you're challenged to stretch one more, you realize you can! You've got the potential in you. 2 pounds down - right on. My body is like yours, little incramental losses and then 2 or 3 in one fell swoop. Too bad you're not going camping, but you're better off playing it safe. Flooded rivers, oy!
CrystalS - Have fun at your family reunion! Definitely check out C25K. If you have an iPhone I believe they have an app too. You can do it!!
Alegria79 - It sounds like your trainer has great advice. I love that you're going to start training for a half marathon! That's awesome! You're right - I did race a 5K. You'll do a fantastic job. Let me know what I can do to encourage you. My main problem when I started running was I couldn't pace myself. I went faster than my body could handle and pooped out quickly. Start out going slower than you think you need to go, and work up from there. I can't wait to see you holding that shiny 13.1 mile medal!!
AprilVal - While the news from your doc is sucky, it is a great jumping off point for you. Listen to MamaBearCazz. She's got great words of advice and love, plant those words in your mind and let them grow!!
JustJenn - You poor thing! I wonder what muscle you worked doing Shred that is pissed off right now. So you've been hurting for how long? Two weeks? I'm thinking you should see the doctor just to make sure something funky isn't going on, especially with your upcoming race. You could always walk the race if you need to, but I know you want to rock the hell out of it.
Happy Thursday everyone! It has been a good day. I'm just going to update with my three happies:
1) I got to eat dinner with my hubby (he's working tonight and I NEVER get to see him when he's on
his shift, so it was a real treat to eat with him and his 3 coworkers)
2) I hit the track tonight (FINALLY!) and ran 3.1 miles. Thank goodness I got back out there! Feels great.
3) I now own a string bikini. :noway: This is HUGE for me! I was always a tankini girl, and then last year I
bought a halter top. That top is beyond too big for me now, so I took a gamble on a Tommy Bahama top from 6pm (dude, $13!) and I feel awesome in it, I can't wait to hit the beach! Now...to find some matching bottoms.0 -
I went to the doctor about my back today.. and they said its because of being "overweight" and wear and tear on my back. Once I get my back in order, Im going to be true to myself with losing weight. Ive gotten lazy about it. Not cool. I have soo many resources thers no reason not to workout..
Ya know, April... your MD is probably right. Losing weight has helped my knees and back in ways I can't even tell you. The truth sometimes hurts us. It will either motivate into action or it won't. Remember the choice and the consequences lay with you. Being fat isn't healthy. I am still fat and I know it isn't good. But I feel SO much better now than I did 60# ago! It takes time. We get discouraged. We want to eat emotionally. We are comfortable in our fatness because sometimes "the devil you know is better than the devil you don't"!
April, we all care about you. You are so young. I want happiness for you. There isn't an overweight person on earth that can HONESTLY say they are happier being fat than being healthy. I want you to live, April. I want you to know you are worth the time and effort it will take to get there. Yes... YOU are worth the work!!
Hugs!
(Remember... I once weighed in at over 335#... so I know what it's like...)
I only have a tiny second, but wanted to say, "What she said" (((Big Hugs, April!)))
I'm off to the reunion. Have a SAFE and FUN and LIGHTER weekend, My Friends!!!!0 -
Good Friday morning to everyone! I have read all of the posts and have caught up on all of your successes...
We have a lot of RUNNERS in our group! Fantastic! I have tried the C25K and hope to go back to it. I have the Warrior Dash coming up...with all of life's craziness I am dealing with, I told my best friend I wasn't going to do it. She said, and I quote, " I don't care if we crawl across the finish, we ARE doing this!" Ok, I will! So, I will run a little, jog a little, walk a little...plus do all the obstacles. I think it will be fun! I get a warrior hat when I complete it and the sense of accomplishment. My daughter and I are still trying to come up with an idea to wear... someting funny but easy to work out in. It is my girlfriend's birthday so she thought of wearing a nude bodysuit and call it her birthday suit...haha.
Cazz...I hope the wedding is as beautiful as it can be. Congrats to your daughter and her new hubby! Take pics, I LOVE weddings!
April, I agree with cazz...it hurts to hear we are overweight but as the weight comes off, it is amazing what we are able to do and how much better we feel. Since I have put some weight back on, I notice the difference in how I feel this year as compared to last year. You seem to be having an emotional year as I am...we will overcome it. The girls we are friends with here are very inspiring. Their words of encouragement to all mean so much. I need to let those words guide me out of the rut.
Crystal...enjoy the reunion. I love when we attend my hubby's family one in Michigan...always so much fun. We will be having a mini one in June...going to a wedding of one of the cousins.
To everyone else...all I can say is keep up the great work you are doing! You are looking better and I am sure feeling better every day!
I am hoping the weather continues to improve, there is sun out there. Still have my mom in law at the hospital, having some problems...hopefully she will start to feel better. I am on a roller coaster of emotions...
My happies:
My shoulder feels better so hopefully no more light duty at work! I miss caring for patients.
I am off with my hubby for the next 4 days.....
Yep, there is sun out there!
Love to all!
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Thanks Ladies.. I have every intention in working on myself. ive slacked, due to craziness, andd my husband doesnt really help matters in his food choices. But I also know, even with bad food chioces, you can still beat it. i know its portion control.. Thats most of the battle, And i need to remember that. I need to make time for myself, I often do for everyone else and forget about myself along the way. Thats why i am the way i am, at times. I know I am worth the work, and transformation. sometimes I just lose grip.. Thanks ladies for your encouragement.. I appeciate it. The dr said I can stand to lose 50 to 100 pounds, and i intend on doing exactly as he suggested.. I gotta put lots of effort into it for once. I put more effort into putting this challenge together, then I do with myself at times. And i hate it. 0
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I only slept a few hours last night and today I feel like eating EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!!!!! :noway: So far I have done okay, hopefully I can make it through the evening.
April - You CAN do this girl and we are right behind you to support you!!!!!!!
Allegria - Go girl, GO!!!!!! You CAN be a runner!!!!! I never guessed that I could be and a couple weeks ago I ran for 20 MINUTES STRAIGHT for the first time!!!!! :noway: :noway: :noway: Now I do believe that I can be a runner! If I can do it, so can you! It sounds like we are pretty much working toward the same goal right now, getting more fit! I am also working toward a 5K, then a 10K. The half marathon was really my ultimate goal, but I just don't know if I can commit to the time required right now. I have five kiddos and homeschool. Next school year I will be homeschooling four from preschool - 6th grade! :noway:
I love my crazy life though! :happy:
Nursee - Have a fabulous time off with your hubby!!!!!! :happy:
Pink - You go girl!!!!!!!! You've got the confidence!!!!!! :bigsmile: I plugged my stats into this calculator and am using the regular fat loss category - http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm It is working wonders for me! :happy:
Have a FABULOUS Memorial Day weekend ladies!!!!!!! :bigsmile:0 -
I only slept a few hours last night and today I feel like eating EVERYTHING IN SIGHT!!!!!!!! :noway: So far I have done okay, hopefully I can make it through the evening.
April - You CAN do this girl and we are right behind you to support you!!!!!!!
Allegria - Go girl, GO!!!!!! You CAN be a runner!!!!! I never guessed that I could be and a couple weeks ago I ran for 20 MINUTES STRAIGHT for the first time!!!!! :noway: :noway: :noway: Now I do believe that I can be a runner! If I can do it, so can you! It sounds like we are pretty much working toward the same goal right now, getting more fit! I am also working toward a 5K, then a 10K. The half marathon was really my ultimate goal, but I just don't know if I can commit to the time required right now. I have five kiddos and homeschool. Next school year I will be homeschooling four from preschool - 6th grade! :noway: I love my crazy life though! :happy:
Nursee - Have a fabulous time off with your hubby!!!!!! :happy:
Pink - You go girl!!!!!!!! You've got the confidence!!!!!! :bigsmile: I plugged my stats into this calculator and am using the regular fat loss category - http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm It is working wonders for me! :happy:
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Happy Saturday everyone!!!! It's a gloomy day here, but after the rain (again) tonight, I'm hopeful that the rest of the weekend won't be a wash! I was able to get in my 7 miles this morning, I have another 5k next Saturday, and it went really fine. I say fine, because just before mile 5 started, I needed to use the bathroom. Bad! Of course, none nearby, so I walked for a minute and started running but slowed my pace down a little. I made it home, but had to literally run to the bathroom!!!! So close, and very uncomfortable. I haven't had this in a while, but it hit me today!!!! So, sorry if it's TMI, but runner's just do that sometimes.
My church has a picnic tomorrow after service (if it's not raining) in which they will organize a kickball game. I totally want to play, but hubby wants to come home and veg. I understand, he's never home since he's driving truck now, but I want to play!!! It's silly and I shouldn't let it bother me, but it seems like when he's home we only do what he wants, and my ideas get shot down because it's too long in the car, or would require actually getting off the freaking couch!!!! Ugh! I'm a little frustrated, and don't want to start a fight, so thanks for letting me vent. I feel a little ungrateful, I should be happy he's home and just deal with the boring staying around the house and watching him play xbox, right? I don't know... Still trying to find a balance and it's hard when he's home, I actually enjoy when he's gone because I can do my own thing. Still get to talk to him, even more because I'm not annoyed, but I can run, walk, bike, shop, eat... whenever and wherever I want!!! Selfish, maybe... but that's how it goes.
Thanks for letting me vent. I hope you're all enjoying your holiday weekend.. we have a nice parade here in my small town that my younger son will be marching in for the first time with the school band! We've all been in it many, many times, with preschool, cub scouts, older son's band... it's a lot of fun! Lots of vets and lots of tractors!!!!! Yes, small town USA is awesome! Hopefully it will be warm enough after that for a really long walk by the beach or something... hubby will have to leave right after anyway!!! Then maybe a quick trip to the cemetary for my Grandparents and uncle. My dad's is too far away for a "quick" trip.. unfortunately! Anyway... Happy Memorial Day... and God Bless the USA!!!!0 -
I just wanted to post a quick thanks to linemansgirl for that link. I'm so excited to try out the suggested zig zag pattern! I'll come back in later to catch up with everyone else; I just had a quick minute on my phone to post. 0
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Trying to get up an moving a little extra today. My back is beginning to feel better.. But I think the medicine is messing with my blood pressure, like it did at the hospital. ;( If i eat something with sodium im find. Blah.. im going to hate it if I have Low blood pressure for my entire life. I feel like poop. Went to the moose with my hubby. Had mozz stix, because I knew they would have sodium in them. Then took laundry to moms.. then came home. Stopped at zestos and got vanilla yogurt.. mmm.. chose yogurt instead of ice cream.. go me! 0
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the weather is changing down here (i live in new orleans) and it's hot and humid alllllllllll the time. it makes it so much harder to get out and work out, because it involves either getting up at the crack of dawn before it gets too hot or waiting until the evening when tons of other things are going on and i'm competing against sunset to get my workouts in. and so, i don't know why i keep doing htis, but instead of figuring out something else to do, i do nothing. i've hardly worked out this month - i mean, i have, but not nearly at the level i know i can), and even though i'm eating well i just started gaining weight again...SOOOOOOOOOO frustrating. it's only been a couple of pounds but i don't want that to become a bad trend. and i feel terrible about my progress on these challenges. the other thing that's been difficult about running (which is my primary workout) in the heat is having to wear shorts. i like my nike shorts for just sitting around, but when i work out in them they ride up so much that i spend most of the run stopping to adjust them so that my legs don't chafe. it almost makes me feel too fat to work out, which i also know i'm not but again, really frustrating.
tomorrow i'm going to go to the pool at my gym and go swimming. swimming was my original sport (if you can call it that, i guess - i swam competitively in summer leagues for ten years, but only in the summer), but i haven't done laps in about three. i'm a little nervous, but excited, too. and i think i'm going to make it a two-workout day and go to a boxing class at my gym tomorrow night. hopefully i'll get out of this rut and back to my goals.0 -
April, I really hope you start feeling better and that the blood pressure gets under control!!! Scary stuff... I have bad genetics with HBP, so I know all about how those swings can make you feel and it's not fun at all!!!
Elyse.. good luck with the swimming. I love being in the water, but have never been a good swimmer. I mean, I can splash around and have fun all day, but strokes and flip turns have never been my thing. I even talked to a girl I work with who teaches swimming about helping me out and she's willing, but we're thinking this winter at the community pool because we're both busy this summer. If I could become a good swimmer, I'd love to do some triatholons!!! Maybe just the sprint one's, but who knows? Never wanted to before, but they appeal to me somehow now that I'm an athlete!!! Still strange to say that... athlete... me? Yup!0 -
April, I really hope you start feeling better and that the blood pressure gets under control!!! Scary stuff... I have bad genetics with HBP, so I know all about how those swings can make you feel and it's not fun at all!!!
Elyse.. good luck with the swimming. I love being in the water, but have never been a good swimmer. I mean, I can splash around and have fun all day, but strokes and flip turns have never been my thing. I even talked to a girl I work with who teaches swimming about helping me out and she's willing, but we're thinking this winter at the community pool because we're both busy this summer. If I could become a good swimmer, I'd love to do some triatholons!!! Maybe just the sprint one's, but who knows? Never wanted to before, but they appeal to me somehow now that I'm an athlete!!! Still strange to say that... athlete... me? Yup!
Thank you.. Im slowly winging myself off the medicine.. so that i dont have to worry about lbp.. ;( sick of feeling like crap. My back is tolerable.. so im going to make due..0 -
April - I hope your back is feeling better, and we're all here to support you as you get back into your program. Everyone gets lazy about their eating/workouts sometimes and if you docs advice gets you back on the right track, that's great. We really appreciate all the effort you put in to our challenges, and I hope you're able to take some of your time/effort and work on YOU! Great job on the yogurt instead of icecream!
JustJenn - How is the shin feeling? Have you found stretches or ice to help? I was so excited to read about your 5k on June 12th! I hope you're able to run it!!
Pink - I've checked out the pacing music but it's really techno or something - I may get to that later, but today I used my music and took your advice, just going at a reasonable pace. I'm doing of for now, 'cause my goal is to just be able to jog continuously, regardless of pace. So I can tell myself to take it slow and steady! I did today and I felt quite good about it. Thanks! Oh, and a string bikini....HOT! You're a superstar (and you got it for a good deal...I love it) :happy: I wanna say take a pic of the bikini, but I don't want to sound like a creeper!
nursee67 - Enjoy the time with your husband and the sunshine! I know it is stressful on the family (and diet!) when a family member is in the hospital...I hope she is doing better very soon.
linemansgirl - 20 minutes!!! WOW! We are working toward the same goal, and I'm looking forward to getting to where you're at. I ran outside for the first time today, and it was great. I seriously don't know how you do it with 5 kids at home. That's some serious time management. It makes me think that I could find time if we did have a baby! (big if!) Do you have a 5k race planned?
Nikstergirl - I've heard a lot about the bathroom issue for runners and I'm just glad you made it home. I've heard lots of "bush" stories from runners...yikes! Did you get to go and play kickball or did you head home? I can relate on the husband away a lot issue, and sometimes I don't do what I want just so I can spend time with him. But sometimes it is grrrrrr inducing!
Elyse - enjoy the workout - the strokes will come back to you, but you may feel it later. Have a great swim!
Today I jogged 2.25 km (1.3 miles for you Americans!) OUTSIDE with some fast walking breaks, but it was a good start! As I was going along I followed some of your advice and was thinking "I just need to run to that driveway...ok...now that stop sign...etc". And I was thinking "I'm a runner now!"
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how's everyone doing with the challenges? Are we struggling. Anyone have suggestions for the next one?0
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well im outta here for the night.. i have an appointment to meet up with a girl I work with, for ideas of what she wants for wedding pictures.. Since im doing her wedding.. 0
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We got home from our weekend family reunion :yawn: I could sleep for a week.
We had a great time though.
We had internet connection there, but (seriously) it was slower than dial-up. So I just logged on and off each day and only that took about 10 min. :noway:
I don't feel like I did very well over the weekend. I may just skip weighing this week and see what next week looks like. :laugh: Maybe if I gained any it will be down by then. I'm not sure yet what I'll do though.
I'll try to catch up with everyone later. I need to get the kids around.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day and enjoying the holiday!!! :bigsmile:0 -
Alegria - no, the picnic was cancelled anyway, so no kickball!!! Boo... oh well, that way I didn't have any hard feelings. Good for you on the running. Becoming a runner was so surreal for me. I'm still getting used to the idea and it's been a year for me!
Well, the weekend weather here in Michigan was awful, but today was great for the extra holiday!!!! Sunny and high 80's! Yay! I went to a town nearby where I grew up and walked the boardwalk and pier. It was actually chilly out on the water (which is usually is) because the water temps are still under 50!!! Brr!!! But the walk was great, crowded as I expected it would be, but wonderful. Then I came home and went to the gym to lift since I didn't get that in yesterday (a major storm hit and I didn't want to be swept away!). So now it's the usual end-of-the-weekend laundry and supper time!!!
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Hope everyone had a beautiful Memorial Day. I had a meeting with a girl Im taking pictures for next month. Took flowers out to my daddy at the cemetery, and cleaned up all the old flowers around his grave. Took a few pictures at his grave. Went to my hubbys work for a few. Went to my mommas house, helped her grill hamburgers and brats. had dinner. Saw ALL of my siblings on my moms side of the family, over the course of the day. And came home and CLEANED for TWO hours. (cleaned the bathroom, it was in dire need of cleaning. scrubbed the floor by hand, vacuumed and steam cleaned the hallway and half of my bedroom) whew.. Sweating bullets.. About to clean the litter box, and take the trash down to the dumpster, and call it a night. Ready for a nice shower to wind down, then go to bed. Back to work I go tomorrow. I was able to with stand today, so I think Ill be good tomorrow.. 0
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The wedding was emotional and funny and absolutely beautiful!! It rained so they moved it indoors. :ohwell: Still, it was perfect! My oldest son wrote the most touching speech ever. My oldest daughter wrote a really funny one. Both were very appropriate! :bigsmile: Funny how kids raised in the same home can be SO different! :happy: I did more crying than anything and didn't take many pictures at all. The ones I did take were blurry!! :happy: I am exhausted and glad it's over!!
I have to admit... I gained 3#. But ya know what? I DON'T CARE!!! Back to the program today... (The slave driver even gave me a pass for the weekend!) :bigsmile:
Oh... my ex- made it to the wedding, in a wheelchair... but at least he was there. My son walked her down the aisle and handed her to David to "give her away". It was good. The hardest part - and the MOST touching - was the father/daughter dance. Cayla helped him up from the wheelchair and he held onto her and cried. She was so gentle and loving with him and smiled through her tears. They "danced" to "I loved her first" by Heartland. There wasn't a dry eye in the place. And no one said a word. It was like the music was there... but everyone was stuck in the moment. Still brings tears to my eyes.
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Nikstergirl - I'm glad at least your day yesterday was nice. I'm so proud of you for running! :flowerforyou: Keep it up!!!!
April, How's your back today? That's great that you got that much done yesterday. I hope you keep feeling good this week.
Cazz - (((HUGS))) I'm sure the wedding was beautiful. My SIL had that song at her wedding. I'm glad your daughter's dad made it and I'm glad you had a good time. Don't worry, the 3 #'s will melt away this week. At least you weighed - I didn't even do that, because I'm afraid I'll have gained. :laugh:
To all the rest of you - HOW ARE YOU???? You're not discouraged, are you? :noway: Let's keep at it, Girls. We can't give up now, we have to keep moving and keep going!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
As I said, I didn't weigh this morning. Everything over the weekend had salt and I feel SO swollen, even my fingers. :grumble: So I'm hoping I'll be back to normal, next week this time and will weigh then - yes, I know I'm cheating. :laugh:
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Wow, Cazz... I have tears in my eyes reading about the wedding!!! What I wouldn't have given to have had the chance to dance with my Dad at my wedding... man I miss that guy! How special! And wonderful that your kids are so close and love each other the way they do.... even when they're so different!!!
The weather here just can't make up its mind... I swear it's on crack or something!!!! Was hot and muggy and windy all day long, then I get out of work and this wicked storm cloud starts moving in... so I decide to head up to the gym for my 2 miles... and it rains for about 3.7 seconds... and then the sun comes out again!!!! Geesh! So I ran at the gym, which was fine, and now the temps have dropped about 20 degrees in the last two hours!!!! Seriously, summer.. make up your freaking mind!!!!!
Totally jealous of my hubby today... he was in NYC which is one place I've been dying to go my whole life!!!! Parked right around the corner from David Letterman!!!! Broadway and 52nd... yup, I'm not even kidding!!!! Me? Stuck in small town USA.... I'm so sheltered!!!! Not that I'd want to do it in a semi... but I HAVE to get to NYC someday! He has no interest in going back... whatever! I'll go alone if I have to!!!!
Such is life... Almost halfway to the 150 miles!!!! I'm really hoping I make this goal, it's very motivational!!!!0 -
Alegria - Having that "I'm a runner" mindset is fantastic! Congrats on accomplishing that. Oh, and you creepy creeper, wanting a picture of me in my bikini! Pfft, what do you think I am, a camera *kitten*?!
....here's the link. :laugh: http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w219/cuddlebunny116/c6aff7b7-1-1.jpg
Crystal - Glad to hear you had a nice time at the family reunion. I hate it when fingers swell...stupid sodium.
April - I'm so happy to hear that you keep getting more and more business. That is so great.
Cazz - Awwwww, yay for a wonderful and perfect wedding! Like everyone else, I turned to mush when I read about the dance.
Nikster - The weather is being incosistent here in Los Angeles too. One day it will be hot (close to 90 degrees), and the next it is overcast and in the 50s. You should just book yourself your trip to NYC. Get it on the calendar and make it happen!
Hi everyone! Had a nice weekend and Memorial Day. I'm a little sunburned from my reading in the sun I did yesterday...dummy me forgot to shake up the aerosol can of sunscreen, so even though I was sure to spray thoroughly, I pretty much just got filler all over me. Oy. But hey, first sunburn of the summer!0 -
Okay... I am positive I will weigh myself daily until those 3# come off! Was pleasantly surprised that 1# is already gone this morning! :bigsmile:0
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Cazz - I'm so glad that your ex came to your daughter's wedding and she was able to celebrate with both her parents. It sounds like the night was amazing and touching for everyone. It's great that you're already down 1 pound, and I'm sure the other 2 will melt away very soon.
Nikstergirl - New York would be awesome! Maybe you could go with a girlfriend or two for a girl's weekend sometime? Got any girl friends that need a bachelorette party?
Crystal - I say fair game to not weighing in this week. If you know you're extra swollen and you've had too much salt, guzzle some water for a few days and have a new weigh-in day.
Pink - I KNEW you would have a pic of yourself in your hot new bikini. And damn!!! I bet you were the star of the beach I have a very similar bikini with a cute little skirt too. Halter tops are the best for supporting the ladies! I love that your LA "shifty" weather is from 90-50 degrees...I live in Winnipeg, MB and for most of May the weather was between 35-50 degrees. Now that sucked! Today was lovely - sunny and 68. I wanna go to California!
Actually my husband and I really want to go to Disneyland. I've never been, and we were trying to see if we could do it in August, but money is probably too tight for this summer (we are finishing our basement). When we finally plan our trip, I'm getting tips/advice from Pink and anyone else in the LA area.
My happy's:
- sunshine again!
- we're getting a concrete driveway poured tomorrow morning - finally, no more gravel
- I had a great workout today...tough, but very satisfying
I'm at 73.5 miles and feeling good about it. Like Nikstergirl, this challenge is keeping me motivated to keep moving. I didn't work out for two days (I was really sore and needed a break), and I really, really wanted to anyway. I'm a workout weirdo now My trainer will be thrilled. 0 -
Hi everyone! Stopping by to say hi!
Caught up on all the stories...
Cazz- Wonderful wedding story...tears came to my eyes. Glad it all worked out. I bet your daughter was stunning!
Nikster- I have never been to NY either. I think at some point I would love to go. The only 'east' place I have been is Boston...fun town.
Crystal- Why weigh in? Sometimes it is better to let it be. As long as you had fun, that is all that counts!
Pink- Sexy girl! Love the top! You are looking better everyday...cheers to your hard work! By the way...thought of you the other day...HGTV has a make your yard like Disney... here is the link. Starts June 6.
http://www.hgtv.com/my-yard-goes-disney/show/index.html
Alegria- Great job on the miles! Hope you do get to that trip to Disney...the happiest place on earth. Hope the driveway pour goes well!
I am currently nursing a wounded shoulder...I wanted to be off light duty but Dr says one more week. Have to go to therapy. Like I have time!
My mom in law is doing SO much better. Hopefully will be going home next week!
I need to update my walking ticker...
Happies...
Finally some great weather.
Mom in Law improving.
Vacation to Michigan coming soon! June wedding...
Have a great rest of your week!
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Cazz - Love seeing those pounds just drop off. And those were happy pounds, anyway. Can't get mad at them for being there, because you were happy when you got them!
Alegria - Thanks girlie. I haven't gone to the beach yet, just laid out in my back yard. But when I came in hubby told me the neighbor boys were peeking through their side window to watch me. LOL! Silly boys! Halter tops really are the only way to reign in the girls. I don't think there's any way I could ever wear one of those neat little bandeau tops. Oh, if you like halter tops, try Target! They've got some really cute ones right now...just waiting for them to go on sale. I know we're completely spoiled with weather here. We're wimps. :laugh: I'm glad you're getting a nice new driveway! You're going to carve your initials into the wet cement, right?! At leat put some little metal trinket into the cement. WTG at your miles!! 70+!! *bow* I had already decided that I wasn't going to the track tonight, but as soon as I read your post I checked the clock to see if I still had time. You're inspiring!
Nursee - Thank you! *hug* I squealed with delight when I clicked on that link, I hadn't heard about it yet! I love the idea of this show. It gives me so many ideas for my yard! Thanks so much for pointing it out!! I hope the one more week of light duty goes smoothly. Yay for an upcomin wedding! What are you going to wear?!
Happy hump day everyone! Another lovely early summer day here in la la land. Hubby and I totally engorged on Weinerschnitzel for lunch, but it was SO. DAMN. GOOD. I'll be a good girl, though, and will still be within my calorie limits. I'm finding the zig-zag thing challenging. I'm so used to my "hit 1600" mentality, that having to think each day about the number I'm supposed to get to is definitely hard. I need something, though. I'm definitely happy with being down 0.6 this week, but I'd really super love to see one nice chunk come off.
Happies for today:
-lovely weather
-got a great deal on sunscreen (4 Hawaiian Tropics tanning/sunscreen items for $6.98 total, they're normally $12 each!)
-in a plain happy mood, thinking about planning a trip to Vegas0 -
I think I'm finally at a crossroad in my life. its one where i need to decide which bridges to burn. I think part of my current issue, is the negatvity that i am getting from some people that i am currently friends with. I think my trying to help them, when they obviously dont want help, or they cant stand seeing anyone happy if they are miserable. I think its effecting me, and my mindset for losing weight. Its time to decide what i want to do. how many times can you put yourself on the line before its enough? I just dont understand it sometimes, I guess..0
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Okay... only 0.8# left! And yeah... not at all upset about the 3# gain. To be honest, I knew it would happen. It wasn't a surprise. I had a wonderful time so it was well worth it!! :drinker: In 2 weeks, I leave for my annual trip back home to Ohio. My goal is not to gain more than 5#!! :laugh: We'll see what happens!
Pink: Your money saving skills amaze me! I wanna be like that, i'm just not good at it. Tried when I was a SAHM and had more time. Now, I like to spend my "extra" time sewing and scrapbooking! Plus, I need to add... YOU LOOK AMAZING IN YOUR BIKINI!!! YAY for you!
Linda: Glad to hear your MIL is on the up-swing!! BOO on your shoulder, though! It sucks, I know. :frown:
April: At least you have a grip on the problem. Now to find the correct solution for YOU.
For everyone else: Sounds like you are all doing well! Keep up the good work!0 -
I'll post more later, but I'm having a fantastic day so far (although it's only 10 am, so who knows?).
Today is my birthday (32) and I know it's not very "adult" to make a big deal of it, but I like to have a special day - put on a nice dress, do a little bit extra with the makeup, and step up to the heels instead of flats. So I'm feeling pretty awesome, my favourite dress fits perfectly, and my husband, who is NOT into giving cards, surprised me with a beautiful card that made me tear up. And then made me laugh. What more could a girl ask for? Ok, I just teared up thinking about it...NOT COOL! :happy: :happy:
My happies:
- last year I got married and then started a new, healthy lifestyle
- my birthday marks the beginning of a new year where I can look forward to being more athletic and hopefully <gulp> a runner!
- I have the best husband and some wonderful friends, including a great group of supportive women on MFP
I'm so glad I joined this group and have so much awesome support! Oh lord, I better stop before I get teary again.0
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