Skinny Dippers! (Closed Group)
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I'm still here!! I haven't posted a lot but I've been reading everyone's posts and its been keeping me motivated!! This challenge is going to be great for me! I feel like life is constantly, go go go! and there's never a moment to stop and just soak it in
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I'm here. Sorry to have gone silent last week. I was sick early in the week and couldn't keep any food down...then my stomach continued to bother me for much of the rest of the week. I ended up taking the entire week off of exercise and didn't eat the best either. I didn't lose any weight but I didn't gain any either, so I guess I'm happy with that.
I am back to it this week though and am planning on getting to Jazzercise after work today.
I like this challenge. It's funny, because I'd been thinking about journaling lately. I have some things to work through and I think writing, for me, is the way to do that. I even got on my laptop last night and started in on it, so this challenge is perfect for me right now!0 -
I'm sorry about my silence, as well. I couldn't run at the beginning of the week because of a weird muscle I pulled in my hip in tae-kwon-do Monday night, and then when I felt good enough to run on Thursday, I couldn't get a babysitter to watch my three kids. With my husband being deployed, I'm pretty much a single mom. I hate how my hip and babysitter issues sound like such EXCUSES! This week's challenge will be easier for me to do since my kids have to sleep at some point! I really have enjoyed reading about everyone's successes. And you know what? Even your failures! Because watching you ladies talk about a bad day, but then not giving up... that is great for me. You don't quit after a bad day or two. I love this group. 0
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I'm still here as well. I had a rough weekend.....did something to my back on Friday so I didn't do any exercise Saturday or Sunday. Went for our swim this morning then straight to the chiropractor and I definately feel better! I was kinda worried cuz not only did I not exercise, but I ate REALLY bad on Saturday. I weighed this morning and still lost two pounds so that felt GREAT!! I'm super excited this week because I'm flying out to visit my daughter for a few days....I'm planning to exercise everyday, cook some yummy, healthy things for her and introduce her to MFP while I'm there. I think taking a few minutes thoughtfullness will be very nice!
Have a great day, my friends!! 0 -
Hey everyone!
Thanksgiving weekend and eating healthy is a struggle!!!
I was good on Friday. But on Saturday and I Sunday I was way over. I went home for the weekend to see my parents and brother. Lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, perogies, gravy, vegetables, salad, pumpkin pie. I had been good Monday-Friday and thought that holidays are exceptions for going over. Do you all agree? I am planning on staying strong this week to make up for it. And I am looking forward to this week's challenge. I think I will take a bubble bath tonight and get rid of some stress from midterms (they start on wednesday).0 -
Hey everyone!
Thanksgiving weekend and eating healthy is a struggle!!!
I was good on Friday. But on Saturday and I Sunday I was way over. I went home for the weekend to see my parents and brother. Lots of turkey, mashed potatoes, perogies, gravy, vegetables, salad, pumpkin pie. I had been good Monday-Friday and thought that holidays are exceptions for going over. Do you all agree? I am planning on staying strong this week to make up for it. And I am looking forward to this week's challenge. I think I will take a bubble bath tonight and get rid of some stress from midterms (they start on wednesday).
I always try to do my best during holidays but I don't beat myself up if I don't make all the best choices. Glad you got to spend some time with your family!
A bubble bath is a good plan....enjoy! 0 -
Heyyy everyone!!! I'm still here, don't think I left you all! My Internet is down at my house (Verizon says our router is broken or something), so I have to do EVERYTHING from my phone, which suuuucks. I did pretty terrible this weekend, but when I weighed myself on Sunday it looked like I still lost weight, but I'm probably going to wait until weds to weigh in just to make sure it's consistent. I did run this week a bit, but didn't get to time it because everytime I went to the track, it was being used to sports so I just ran around the neighborhood. This challenge should be interesting because I've been studying Buddhism in my theology class and we've been doing a lot of meditation (sooo much harder to sit still then I'd thought it'd be), so I think I'm going to give that a try this week. Hope everyone is doing well!!!! Hopefully I'll figure out my computer/Internet situation soon! Deuces, dippers 0
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I haven't left I promise! I have been reading everyone's posts and you are all doing so great. As for my silence, I won't bore you with all the details, but I just kinda had to back off for a little while and not worry so much about losing weight as being healthy. I was just in a bad place mentally and had unrealistic expectations of my body and an unrealistic visual of how I looked. So basically I have been working on "recovering". I prefer to think of it as just working on being healthy though. So I may not always participate in the challenges, just because I am not in a place right now where I am ready to get back into losing weight without letting it get the best of me again. But, I am always here for support, and I think you all are doing so great! Keep up the great work. 0
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Bit of a whine, ignore if you like!
This past w/e was *kitten*. I only exercised once last week and don't seem to have the energy for more. Teaching my 1 month class is exhausting and I don't seem to have anything left. I didn't get turkey this w/e with most of my family gone so I am somewhat sad about that.
My dog is very sick. I got to bring her home Sunday as I am a nurse and can give her needles for nausea and fluids. We had hoped she would perk up but she's in really bad renal failure. We have made the hard decision to take her in on Sat (so we can both be with her) and have her put down. This is literally breaking my heart. I am crying a lot and don't want to do it but she's sick and there is no real quality of life for her.
I have managed to make up for Friday's calorie fiasco when we got the diagnosis and,of course, will be staying with things but I know things are going to be incredibly hard the next week or 2.
Sorry for being so depressing but I really just have to get that out. My "puppy" (she still looks Ike a puppy though she is a month shy of 13 years) is my fur baby since we don't have kids. This is going to be brutal.0 -
Bit of a whine, ignore if you like!
This past w/e was *kitten*. I only exercised once last week and don't seem to have the energy for more. Teaching my 1 month class is exhausting and I don't seem to have anything left. I didn't get turkey this w/e with most of my family gone so I am somewhat sad about that.
My dog is very sick. I got to bring her home Sunday as I am a nurse and can give her needles for nausea and fluids. We had hoped she would perk up but she's in really bad renal failure. We have made the hard decision to take her in on Sat (so we can both be with her) and have her put down. This is literally breaking my heart. I am crying a lot and don't want to do it but she's sick and there is no real quality of life for her.
I have managed to make up for Friday's calorie fiasco when we got the diagnosis and,of course, will be staying with things but I know things are going to be incredibly hard the next week or 2.
Sorry for being so depressing but I really just have to get that out. My "puppy" (she still looks Ike a puppy though she is a month shy of 13 years) is my fur baby since we don't have kids. This is going to be brutal.
It's totally understandable to be feeling how you're feeling! I'm so sorry that you're having to go through that with your pup since it seems like you have lots on your plate right now. Make sure you still find time for yourself or you might go insane. And think about how far you've come! If you happen to fall off the wagon for a week, don't worry, it happens to ALL of us. This weight loss stuff isn't easy, but we're all here for you!
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Thanx. Was worried i was being a thread killer there. I am just trying to get through the day so i appreciate your support. I am not normally so whiney and am usually more positive. Having a hard time being that way right now.
On the plus side, i had a nice nsv today... One of my coworkers saw me from the side and said "wow! You're just wasting away. I can totally see your weight loss. Keep it up!". It was funny since i have so much to lose but at the same time it was really nice to hear.0 -
Thanx. Was worried i was being a thread killer there. I am just trying to get through the day so i appreciate your support. I am not normally so whiney and am usually more positive. Having a hard time being that way right now.
On the plus side, i had a nice nsv today... One of my coworkers saw me from the side and said "wow! You're just wasting away. I can totally see your weight loss. Keep it up!". It was funny since i have so much to lose but at the same time it was really nice to hear.
I love when people that you see a lot but are not close too see your weight loss! It is always a good feeling to know that others are seeing the same results!0 -
Well I have decided this week I would try and not log my calories...why? Well my goal is for this to be a life style change and not a "diet". I have become so worried about logging my calories I felt like it started become all about the numbers and not how I feel. I want to be able to do this life style for the rest of my life and I am doing a test week.
I would love some encouragement to keep eating right and going to the gym!0 -
Thanx. Was worried i was being a thread killer there. I am just trying to get through the day so i appreciate your support. I am not normally so whiney and am usually more positive. Having a hard time being that way right now.
On the plus side, i had a nice nsv today... One of my coworkers saw me from the side and said "wow! You're just wasting away. I can totally see your weight loss. Keep it up!". It was funny since i have so much to lose but at the same time it was really nice to hear.
I'm SOOOOOO sorry about your pup
That's the worst.
Also, what a great NSV. Bet that made you feel good!0 -
In reference to last week's challenge... My pace is 12'11"... Used to be around 14-15 min/mi!0
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Thanx. Was worried i was being a thread killer there. I am just trying to get through the day so i appreciate your support. I am not normally so whiney and am usually more positive. Having a hard time being that way right now.
On the plus side, i had a nice nsv today... One of my coworkers saw me from the side and said "wow! You're just wasting away. I can totally see your weight loss. Keep it up!". It was funny since i have so much to lose but at the same time it was really nice to hear. im sorry your puppy is sick!!!! I hope he/she gets better soon!!! Keep up the good work in the meantime! 0 -
so, how do we post our awesome group "banner"? I think we need a code or...?0
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Thanx. Was worried i was being a thread killer there. I am just trying to get through the day so i appreciate your support. I am not normally so whiney and am usually more positive. Having a hard time being that way right now.
On the plus side, i had a nice nsv today... One of my coworkers saw me from the side and said "wow! You're just wasting away. I can totally see your weight loss. Keep it up!". It was funny since i have so much to lose but at the same time it was really nice to hear.
I'm sorry to hear about your dog Thats such a hard thing to go through.
I'm glad you had a positive moment in your day though. NSVs are the best! They really motivate you to keep going. Sure, the scale can tell you a good number, but hearing people say the words is just wayyy better!0 -
so, how do we post our awesome group "banner"? I think we need a code or...?
okay so here's the direct link: http:// i1118.photobucket.com/albums/k615/mxnross/skinnydippers3-1. jpg
(only without the spaces after the "http://" and before the "jpg")
you can post it in your signature like this(just make sure the IMGs are lowercased!!)
I hope that works!!!!!0 -
Test
Eta-it worked!0 -
Test
Eta-it worked!
YAY! Success! :bigsmile:0 -
boo mine didn't work...suggestions0
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GUYS! I'VE LOST 20 POUNDS! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
I weighed in this morning at 155.6, which means only 15.6 pounds away from my goal weight. I am so ecstatic today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
Maxie- Thanks for the banner! Adorable!0 -
GUYS! I'VE LOST 20 POUNDS! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
I weighed in this morning at 155.6, which means only 15.6 pounds away from my goal weight. I am so ecstatic today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
Woot!! Congratulations!!!!0 -
GUYS! I'VE LOST 20 POUNDS! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
I weighed in this morning at 155.6, which means only 15.6 pounds away from my goal weight. I am so ecstatic today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
Maxie- Thanks for the banner! Adorable!
Nice going!! Congratulations!!0 -
Thanx. Was worried i was being a thread killer there. I am just trying to get through the day so i appreciate your support. I am not normally so whiney and am usually more positive. Having a hard time being that way right now.
On the plus side, i had a nice nsv today... One of my coworkers saw me from the side and said "wow! You're just wasting away. I can totally see your weight loss. Keep it up!". It was funny since i have so much to lose but at the same time it was really nice to hear.
I'm so sorry about your dog. I hope you're doing okay.
And that's great about your NSV!0 -
boo mine didn't work...suggestions
try this only with lowercase IMGs
if that doesn't work, try saving the picture to your own desktop, uploading it to your photobucket account, and doing the same thing but with the direct link it provides you. I'm kinda all outta ideas after that, but if none of that works let me know and ill figure something out.0 -
GUYS! I'VE LOST 20 POUNDS! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
I weighed in this morning at 155.6, which means only 15.6 pounds away from my goal weight. I am so ecstatic today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
Maxie- Thanks for the banner! Adorable!
CONGRATS girl, way to go! That's so inspiring and motivating, and you look fantastic!!
I've been working hard at trying to find quiet time, definitely not easy! Also last night I had a little bit of a down night, and was a big crybaby. I think sometimes because I feel so blah about my shape right now that those feelings manifest themselves in my relationship and I start to feel like my boyfriend isn't as attracted to me or isn't paying as much attention to me as I would like him to... but at the end of the day I think it's my insecurities that are the culprit. Bah! This whole weight loss thing is tough, but I'm determined to stick with it. I had a good cry last night, wrote in my real, life, handwritten journal, and am determined to not focus on the negative and just focus on the positive and the getting back into fantastic and fiiiiiiiiiiiiine shape. If I still feel this way about the b/f when I'm where I wanna be, then that's a completely different issue that will need addressing! But no sense in stressing out about anything right now.
Hope everyone is having a good week!0 -
GUYS! I'VE LOST 20 POUNDS! I AM SO EXCITED!!!
I weighed in this morning at 155.6, which means only 15.6 pounds away from my goal weight. I am so ecstatic today. I hope everyone else is doing well!
Maxie- Thanks for the banner! Adorable!
omgosh! awesome job! You're looking good! That hard work is paying off!0 -
How goes the "challenge" this week ladies?0
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