Dropping pounds with inspiring pals *CLOSED GROUP*
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BTW - I am proud of myself for walking out of the clothing store yesterday with only the bras I went in for. I did not buy a dress yet because I have not earned it. Still have 5 pounds to go!0
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Recipe Wednesday (under the wire...)
Balsamic-Glazed Salmon Filets :http://allrecipes.com/recipe/balsamic-glazed-salmon-fillets/detail.aspx
This recipe is quick and darned good on salmon. I'm sure it would be lovely on chicken too.0 -
1. When I looked in the mirror, what’s the first thought I had?
I really need to get my chin waxed. I hate that I have hair on my chin. Stupid hormones.
"Rejecting and criticizing what you see in the mirror changes nothing. Accepting and respecting what you see changes everything!" - Elizabeth Patch
Tip: If looking in the mirror is a negative experience, think about saying something positive instead, whether you believe it 100 percent or not. Think about one of your favorite features (or a “neutral” feature that you can’t find fault with). Think about what features you got from mom and dad. Or, next time, just smile at yourself — that’s it. Just practice looking at yourself and smiling.
2. This past week, what’s one thing I did to improve my body image or to lead a healthier life?
Climbed stairs as part of a challenge which made me feel good even it was only a little bit of exercise.
3. What’s one way I will improve my body image this week?
Take part in a challenge and do the best that I can do with it. Even if I don't finish it, I did something to better myself!
4. Have I read something inspiring, uplifting or joyful?
I try to read Bread for the Journey by Henry Nouwen every night. It keeps me centered.
5. What is something that made me laugh or smile?
This is a hard one. I can't think of a specific instance this today or even this week. This week has been all about business.
6. What did I struggle with?
I struggled with stopping at one serving for dinner. It is an inner battle almost every night. I know that my body does not need more but my head says something different.
7. What is one thing my body helped me do last week?
Not sure on this one. It just does what I ask it to do which I guess is a blessing.
8. How did I help someone else?
I hope that by sharing my story, my struggles, and my time with others on her that I have helped someone this week.
9. What made me feel beautiful this week?
Going shopping in my own closet and buy a smaller bra (band) size.
10. What am I thankful for?
I am thankful that my class is over for this week and that I had the opportunity to get some rest.0 -
Here is my Recipie for today!!
Baby Breakfast Quiches: chop up and layer of bacon, or if you are vegitarian like me you can add fake bacon or just skip it, a medley of fresh veggies, and shredded cheese. Whip up 6-8 eggs with milk and add 1tsp of flour. Pour mixture on top. Bake for 18 mins at 350 and you have a healthy on-the-go breakfast for the week!
How many calories is each one?0 -
Alright I'm venting I have to! I have so much going on in my own life that has me all up in a tissy internally. But yet my family still has to cause all sorts of drama that I end up having to pick up the pieces of. My mother called me today cause she had a migrain which worries me in itself cause she really hasn't had too many since she had her surgery and now she is having them again. Well then my youngest sister starts a bunch of Drama and my mother gets called and bi+<#ed out by her sister cause of stupid s#*+ my sister is b*+<#ing to my Grandpa about. So then my mother calls me and tells me she wants to die. My other sister calls me up asking me whats up with mom cause she hasn't called her all week yet she has called me and the other sister. Dang I know I'm the oldest sister but do I have to hold this whole family together? I have to coddle my sister cause she thinks mom is mad at her (well she did completely push my mother away after this baby was born cause no one knows how to do anything but her with her baby), I have to talk my mother off her ledge cause her whole family just keep lashing out at her for no reason cause my youngest sister is a complete selfish B*+<#!!!!! And its like hello!!!!!!! does no one remember what I am going through right now? I kind of need you alls support right now while I wait to see if I have cancer or not. I'm so glad I have you all but I really wish I had some of you closer and in person! I really just need a friend to hang out with and to talk to and I don't have anyone. I haven't had a girlfriend that I could just hang out with and talk to and was there when I needed to vent in YEARS. It really is a lonely life I lead. On top of everything I feel like a total failure cause I was supposed to go to the Gym both monday and today to do my weights routine that my trainer gave me and I haven't gone!!!!!!! Looking at old pics today from when my hubby and I first got together I don't see much of a difference in my body! I know that there is cause my clothes are getting loose but I don't see it! On top of it all I planned something really nice and special for my step mom tomorrow and I probably won't even get a thank you because she is that much of an ice queen. She never even acknowledges me when I go to their house or she comes to mine. She will acknowledge my husband and then turn to Clara and focus all of her attention on her and I never even get looked at or said hello to. Needless to say the fact that I gained a freaking lb since yesterday really has set me off. I really wish I could just go away and just live in my owm little diet and exercise and weight loss world and do nothing but focus on that and then when i come home I am skinny and everyone will notice and be happy and there can be this big huge reunion and everyone can focus and love on me. Sorry I'm rambling, I've just had it. Love you all and thank you for listening.0
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I need to vent... I am just so frustrated!!!
My doctor gives me praise for eating right and exercising, yay! Then she turns around and tells me all my latest fibro flare up pain is caused by the circuit training I have been doing and she thinks I should stick to walking/yoga. Just when I start to feel stronger and get a great workout and see some progress (inches more than pounds but still a step in the right direction) I feel like I am back to where I started with workouts that weren't pushing me. Now...do I keep it up and risk being incapacitated by pain or stick to workouts that feel incomplete and remain dissatisfied with myself and my weight loss. Either way I feel like I lose...
How about just walking longer & faster? I know its not what you want, but being in so much pain you can't work out at all isn't going to help either. You'll still be able to lose weight, and maybe when you start feeling better you can pick the circuit training again?0 -
YUM! These recipes look good!
@ADTeachTX - Good work today! Glad to see you doing the challenge too.
Alright I'm venting I have to! I have so much going on in my own life that has me all up in a tissy internally. But yet my family still has to cause all sorts of drama that I end up having to pick up the pieces of. My mother called me today cause she had a migrain which worries me in itself cause she really hasn't had too many since she had her surgery and now she is having them again. Well then my youngest sister starts a bunch of Drama and my mother gets called and bi+<#ed out by her sister cause of stupid s#*+ my sister is b*+<#ing to my Grandpa about. So then my mother calls me and tells me she wants to die. My other sister calls me up asking me whats up with mom cause she hasn't called her all week yet she has called me and the other sister. Dang I know I'm the oldest sister but do I have to hold this whole family together? I have to coddle my sister cause she thinks mom is mad at her (well she did completely push my mother away after this baby was born cause no one knows how to do anything but her with her baby), I have to talk my mother off her ledge cause her whole family just keep lashing out at her for no reason cause my youngest sister is a complete selfish B*+<#!!!!! And its like hello!!!!!!! does no one remember what I am going through right now? I kind of need you alls support right now while I wait to see if I have cancer or not. I'm so glad I have you all but I really wish I had some of you closer and in person! I really just need a friend to hang out with and to talk to and I don't have anyone. I haven't had a girlfriend that I could just hang out with and talk to and was there when I needed to vent in YEARS. It really is a lonely life I lead. On top of everything I feel like a total failure cause I was supposed to go to the Gym both monday and today to do my weights routine that my trainer gave me and I haven't gone!!!!!!! Looking at old pics today from when my hubby and I first got together I don't see much of a difference in my body! I know that there is cause my clothes are getting loose but I don't see it! On top of it all I planned something really nice and special for my step mom tomorrow and I probably won't even get a thank you because she is that much of an ice queen. She never even acknowledges me when I go to their house or she comes to mine. She will acknowledge my husband and then turn to Clara and focus all of her attention on her and I never even get looked at or said hello to. Needless to say the fact that I gained a freaking lb since yesterday really has set me off. I really wish I could just go away and just live in my owm little diet and exercise and weight loss world and do nothing but focus on that and then when i come home I am skinny and everyone will notice and be happy and there can be this big huge reunion and everyone can focus and love on me. Sorry I'm rambling, I've just had it. Love you all and thank you for listening.
You are such a nice person! As for all the family drama, maybe they need to hear what you just told us! Sometimes people need a wake up call to snap them out of their own little world and realize that other people need support too. I'm sorry everything is so crazy for you right now, and you know what. If you get to your goal and people don't celebrate the way you want just let me know. I'll throw you a party Because you deserve to be appreciated! 0 -
Alright I'm venting I have to! I have so much going on in my own life that has me all up in a tissy internally. But yet my family still has to cause all sorts of drama that I end up having to pick up the pieces of. My mother called me today cause she had a migrain which worries me in itself cause she really hasn't had too many since she had her surgery and now she is having them again. Well then my youngest sister starts a bunch of Drama and my mother gets called and bi+<#ed out by her sister cause of stupid s#*+ my sister is b*+<#ing to my Grandpa about. So then my mother calls me and tells me she wants to die. My other sister calls me up asking me whats up with mom cause she hasn't called her all week yet she has called me and the other sister. Dang I know I'm the oldest sister but do I have to hold this whole family together? I have to coddle my sister cause she thinks mom is mad at her (well she did completely push my mother away after this baby was born cause no one knows how to do anything but her with her baby), I have to talk my mother off her ledge cause her whole family just keep lashing out at her for no reason cause my youngest sister is a complete selfish B*+<#!!!!! And its like hello!!!!!!! does no one remember what I am going through right now? I kind of need you alls support right now while I wait to see if I have cancer or not. I'm so glad I have you all but I really wish I had some of you closer and in person! I really just need a friend to hang out with and to talk to and I don't have anyone. I haven't had a girlfriend that I could just hang out with and talk to and was there when I needed to vent in YEARS. It really is a lonely life I lead. On top of everything I feel like a total failure cause I was supposed to go to the Gym both monday and today to do my weights routine that my trainer gave me and I haven't gone!!!!!!! Looking at old pics today from when my hubby and I first got together I don't see much of a difference in my body! I know that there is cause my clothes are getting loose but I don't see it! On top of it all I planned something really nice and special for my step mom tomorrow and I probably won't even get a thank you because she is that much of an ice queen. She never even acknowledges me when I go to their house or she comes to mine. She will acknowledge my husband and then turn to Clara and focus all of her attention on her and I never even get looked at or said hello to. Needless to say the fact that I gained a freaking lb since yesterday really has set me off. I really wish I could just go away and just live in my owm little diet and exercise and weight loss world and do nothing but focus on that and then when i come home I am skinny and everyone will notice and be happy and there can be this big huge reunion and everyone can focus and love on me. Sorry I'm rambling, I've just had it. Love you all and thank you for listening.
You are such a nice person! As for all the family drama, maybe they need to hear what you just told us! Sometimes people need a wake up call to snap them out of their own little world and realize that other people need support too. I'm sorry everything is so crazy for you right now, and you know what. If you get to your goal and people don't celebrate the way you want just let me know. I'll throw you a party Because you deserve to be appreciated!
...and I'll bring the balloons!
I totally agree. Try telling them. If that doesn't snap them out of it, just try to shut them out for awhile and focus on yourself. It's totally ok to do that, especially with what you're going through.0 -
This is my newest status message on facebook and hopefully it will take care of some of my problems but I'm sure not all and I just need to tell the rest of them that I can't deal with their problems right now.
Attention ALL ( and yes this mean you) I am no longer accepting or subscribing to your drama!!!! I have enough of my own Drama. I really need to focus on me right now and everything that is going on with me. So please if you want to talk to me don't bring your problems or drama to the table. This is the time that I need the support not to have to support everyone else. Thank you
Thanks for listening to me last night. I know I always have you all for support.0 -
.... I only have to make it through today because tomorrow I get to weigh in. This feels like its been the longest week of my life (a whopping 4 days!) because I haven't peeked at the scale. I'm a little worried about the weigh in tomorrow. Granted I've been good with my food and I've been working my *kitten* off...but I don't usually have gigantic burns (800-1000 a day), so I'm scared that its going to make my body all crazy, and I'll end up staying the same, or worse. Because you know how our bodies don't understand logic, as in 1 + 1 = 2 .... no no...they just go *kitten* your logic, I don't wanna...
Ok...off to go watch the biggest loser week 2 and get some of these pictures I have edited. Meant to watch it last night, but after I finished my walk I was exhausted and just couldn't stay up any longer.0 -
I need to vent... I am just so frustrated!!!
My doctor gives me praise for eating right and exercising, yay! Then she turns around and tells me all my latest fibro flare up pain is caused by the circuit training I have been doing and she thinks I should stick to walking/yoga. Just when I start to feel stronger and get a great workout and see some progress (inches more than pounds but still a step in the right direction) I feel like I am back to where I started with workouts that weren't pushing me. Now...do I keep it up and risk being incapacitated by pain or stick to workouts that feel incomplete and remain dissatisfied with myself and my weight loss. Either way I feel like I lose...
It's hard, especially when you know that you have made progress. Stop and think about the exercises you are doing, is there a way to modify it so you still get the that feeling but will be less stressful for your body? I started out doing stuff seated after foot surgery. It was slower and I didn't get the same rush, but it at least can keep you in track until you can build up to it again. You can find a middle ground once you get past the pissed off stage, I know you can do this!0 -
Here is my Recipie for today!!
Baby Breakfast Quiches: chop up and layer of bacon, or if you are vegitarian like me you can add fake bacon or just skip it, a medley of fresh veggies, and shredded cheese. Whip up 6-8 eggs with milk and add 1tsp of flour. Pour mixture on top. Bake for 18 mins at 350 and you have a healthy on-the-go breakfast for the week!
How many calories is each one?
It really just depends on how you make it, but since there is so few ingredents it is pretty easy to count it that way.0 -
I broke down yesterday and totally binged.
I'm not really sure why I did it either which bothers me more than all the stuff I ate. I was hungry no matter what, even after I ate my dinner and half of my fiance's dinner... my stomach was full but I still felt hungry. I ended up eating a bunch of cheetos puffs and a kit-kat and reese's cups (and I don't even really like reese's cups!). Finally went to bed about 1000 calories more than what my goal is.
Awh, it's ok though. At least you logged it all, right? Use the frustration you feel with yourself right now as a motivator for doing better today... and tomorrow... and the next day... etc. That's what I'm doing right now. I'm extrememly disappointed in myself, but I'm doing great today and looking towards the future! Hang in there! Maybe you were extra hungry because you didn't eat as much protien as usual? Or maybe you ate lighter at breakfast than normal? I dunno... just a couple thoughts (be aware though that I can't see your diary because I don't have your key, so I could have no idea what I'm talking about right now!) LOL! :laugh:
I don't normally eat breakfast (bad I know!)... I gotta get back into that habit. I didn't eat much at lunch, maybe thats why? My key is 1985 if you wanna take a look.
That'll be easy to remember! That was the year I was born! LOL!0 -
How cute is this! LOL
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I broke down yesterday and totally binged. I'm not really sure why I did it either which bothers me more than all the stuff I ate. I was hungry no matter what, even after I ate my dinner and half of my fiance's dinner... my stomach was full but I still felt hungry. I ended up eating a bunch of cheetos puffs and a kit-kat and reese's cups (and I don't even really like reese's cups!). Finally went to bed about 1000 calories more than what my goal is.
Awh, it's ok though. At least you logged it all, right? Use the frustration you feel with yourself right now as a motivator for doing better today... and tomorrow... and the next day... etc. That's what I'm doing right now. I'm extrememly disappointed in myself, but I'm doing great today and looking towards the future! Hang in there! Maybe you were extra hungry because you didn't eat as much protien as usual? Or maybe you ate lighter at breakfast than normal? I dunno... just a couple thoughts (be aware though that I can't see your diary because I don't have your key, so I could have no idea what I'm talking about right now!) LOL! :laugh:
I don't normally eat breakfast (bad I know!)... I gotta get back into that habit. I didn't eat much at lunch, maybe thats why? My key is 1985 if you wanna take a look.
That'll be easy to remember! That was the year I was born! LOL!
Thats the year I was born too
When is your b-day? 0 -
Just checked and am WAY under sodium goal set by MFP, so no blame there!0
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I broke down yesterday and totally binged. I'm not really sure why I did it either which bothers me more than all the stuff I ate. I was hungry no matter what, even after I ate my dinner and half of my fiance's dinner... my stomach was full but I still felt hungry. I ended up eating a bunch of cheetos puffs and a kit-kat and reese's cups (and I don't even really like reese's cups!). Finally went to bed about 1000 calories more than what my goal is.
Awh, it's ok though. At least you logged it all, right? Use the frustration you feel with yourself right now as a motivator for doing better today... and tomorrow... and the next day... etc. That's what I'm doing right now. I'm extrememly disappointed in myself, but I'm doing great today and looking towards the future! Hang in there! Maybe you were extra hungry because you didn't eat as much protien as usual? Or maybe you ate lighter at breakfast than normal? I dunno... just a couple thoughts (be aware though that I can't see your diary because I don't have your key, so I could have no idea what I'm talking about right now!) LOL! :laugh:
I don't normally eat breakfast (bad I know!)... I gotta get back into that habit. I didn't eat much at lunch, maybe thats why? My key is 1985 if you wanna take a look.
That'll be easy to remember! That was the year I was born! LOL!
Thats the year I was born too When is your b-day?
November 10th. 0 -
I broke down yesterday and totally binged. I'm not really sure why I did it either which bothers me more than all the stuff I ate. I was hungry no matter what, even after I ate my dinner and half of my fiance's dinner... my stomach was full but I still felt hungry. I ended up eating a bunch of cheetos puffs and a kit-kat and reese's cups (and I don't even really like reese's cups!). Finally went to bed about 1000 calories more than what my goal is.
Awh, it's ok though. At least you logged it all, right? Use the frustration you feel with yourself right now as a motivator for doing better today... and tomorrow... and the next day... etc. That's what I'm doing right now. I'm extrememly disappointed in myself, but I'm doing great today and looking towards the future! Hang in there! Maybe you were extra hungry because you didn't eat as much protien as usual? Or maybe you ate lighter at breakfast than normal? I dunno... just a couple thoughts (be aware though that I can't see your diary because I don't have your key, so I could have no idea what I'm talking about right now!) LOL! :laugh:
I don't normally eat breakfast (bad I know!)... I gotta get back into that habit. I didn't eat much at lunch, maybe thats why? My key is 1985 if you wanna take a look.
That'll be easy to remember! That was the year I was born! LOL!
Thats the year I was born too When is your b-day?
November 10th.
Oh wow, your birthday is just around the corner! I'm January 8th0 -
So I got lost on the message boards and found this little link. I thought it was pretty interesting...
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/girls-get-your-guns-why-women-should-lift-weights.html?mcid=face0 -
Thank you for the meatball recipe. Definately healthier than mine...it's all that cheese I use
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Here is my Recipie for today!!
Baby Breakfast Quiches: chop up and layer of bacon, or if you are vegitarian like me you can add fake bacon or just skip it, a medley of fresh veggies, and shredded cheese. Whip up 6-8 eggs with milk and add 1tsp of flour. Pour mixture on top. Bake for 18 mins at 350 and you have a healthy on-the-go breakfast for the week!
Thanks for the great recipe!!! Have you ever made with egg whites or egg beaters?0 -
SO stressed out right now! About everything! Stuff I can control, stuff I can't control! Ugh! Hopefully I can beat the beast today because Lord knows I couldn't yesterday (even though I really tried)! :sad:0
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I came to the conclusion today that I needed another goal to keep me focused on diet and exercise. I can't just do the diet thing without an obtainable goal, I need that competition to push myself. I decided on my way home from the gym that instead of stopping at the KFC and getting food, that I want to be below 200 lbs for my birthday. That give me about 2 1/2 months. This is completely reachable. Keep an eye on me people, it's football season and I have a hard time not drinking my *kitten* off on Sunday and eating all the bad food at the bar.0
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I came to the conclusion today that I needed another goal to keep me focused on diet and exercise. I can't just do the diet thing without an obtainable goal, I need that competition to push myself. I decided on my way home from the gym that instead of stopping at the KFC and getting food, that I want to be below 200 lbs for my birthday. That give me about 2 1/2 months. This is completely reachable. Keep an eye on me people, it's football season and I have a hard time not drinking my *kitten* off on Sunday and eating all the bad food at the bar.
Uh oh! Better find you some better muchies lol0 -
I'm actually scared to weigh in tomorrow...I am having serious anxiety about it...how lame is that? You would think what the scale says in the AM makes or breaks my world....ugh... I've been good all week, I've been working out like mad....but still...I just feel all full of jitters...
And of course because apparently I'm a glutton for punishment, I signed up for a biggest loser challenge. Naesue is my teammate. So hoping we can kick some butt in this challenge!
I don't know how many spots she has left, but if any of you are interested, I know quite a few of you are already on her friends list. But itsbigjoesgal is running it. Limited to 12 teams though.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/itsbigjoesgal0 -
Hi Everyone! Sorry I've been MIA most of this past week. I've been knocked out with a cold and we got some bad news about my Grandfather's cancer. Needless to say my weigh in tomorrow will not be pretty. I'm simply hoping that my gain will not be too large. :frown:
I'm now trying (again) to do 30DS. Day 2 was today and I seriously need someone to hold me accountable. I've yet to get beyond Day 3... haha!
Anyway I will try to post more tomorrow since I'm off for bed now.0 -
@NeuroticVirgo - I know the scale will reflect all your hard work this week
@rae-meyer - Sorry to hear about your GrandDad's cancer
I'm with you on the 30DS. I had started at the beginning of the month, but would only do it sporadically. So out of 30 days, I think I only did 10 total.
A few friends on my list are doing an "Oblivious October" challenge, which involves not checking the scale for an entire month. Not sure I'm up to that kind of punishment on myself, thought, part of me would love to do it. Would still want to keep up with the tracking here though, gah!!
Also, I need to do 30DS every day, even if I decided to do tae bo or other exercises that same day. I just need to. I haven't given Jillian a chance, lol. So going to make October the month I do that regularly.
Weighing in tomorrow, and I've got a bit of anxiety going. I've got my TOM, and am hoping I haven't gained in weight, that'll just depress me.0 -
Alright I am officially out of the 270's today!!! Woohoo that means that I have officially lost 50 lbs! But my husband also lost weight and is now 1.6 lbs less then me :grumble: I can't get a break!!!!! Although its really nice that he is losing as well I want to be smaller then him :sad: ! Oh well it will happen eventually! I hope everyone has a good day and weekend. I will be up north at a wedding this weekend. But I have both my phone and my husbands so I will be logging!
@ Nerotic Virgo we can rock this out!!!!! I know we can!0 -
Good Morning Ladies & Gentlemen
So...all this talk about beating yourselves up.....give you a break! If you try hard to do your best, and fail....You have tomorrow to try again. Not saying there aren't consequences to your actions, but it is NOT the end of the world.... It seems to me like as a group...We are doing pretty good on the weight loss thing! Keep your chin up....Tomorrow is a new day... For this week, I have not been the best, nor the worst... I'm fighting the battle everyday to not eat the wrong things, sometimes I win, sometimes I don't....but at the end of the day, I know that tomorrow is a whole new beginning! You give me inspiration that the goals we set ARE attainable, and as a group...We are in this together..... My Friday Fitness goal, is to simply do more...More of everything...Walking, playing, and enjoying the Me that I do have...even if it is not the one that I want just yet.
May your day & weekend be filled with the goodness that life can bring. God Bless :flowerforyou:0 -
Alright I am officially out of the 270's today!!! Woohoo that means that I have officially lost 50 lbs! But my husband also lost weight and is now 1.6 lbs less then me :grumble: I can't get a break!!!!! Although its really nice that he is losing as well I want to be smaller then him :sad: ! Oh well it will happen eventually! I hope everyone has a good day and weekend. I will be up north at a wedding this weekend. But I have both my phone and my husbands so I will be logging!
@ Nerotic Virgo we can rock this out!!!!! I know we can!
WOOHOO!!!!! :happy: :flowerforyou: :drinker: Congrats on 50 lbs lost, that is awesome!!0
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