The Bella Club! (Closed)
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I am a terrible influence on people. :devil:
Denise
On the contrary, I would say you have been a mahvelous influence on all of us here!!0 -
Here are two challenges for you.Someone challenge me....I am not asking for a group challenge, just a challenge for me!!
Peace out and sleep well, Elizabeth
1) I challenge you to log your food everyday; every morsel! I will do the same. Sometimes, not all the time and not often, I do not log every morsel that goes into my mouth. I'm a late night eater as well.
2) Eat at least 1200 calories per day.
Ready?0 -
Not fishing for compliments here...just commenting:
This picture was taken last Sunday...I still look like a house. In my mind's eye, I feel a lot skinnier than I look. That's Steve on the left, sister to my left and Mom to my right.
Have an absolutely positively fabulous day bella sistas!!!0 -
Marianne. You do not look like a house! And the difference in your picture proves all the hard work you have put into this. Keep going strong and you are going to be smashing at that wedding. I also give you huge applause for letting someone take a picture of you. If I see a camera I hide. There are not a whole lot of pictures anywhere of me.
Ok, that is my newest challenge (for myself). When I hit that majic number with a 1 in the front of it, I will let Ken take a picture of me and I will post it. My profile pic is my passport photo (because you have to have one, or they won't let you get a passport) and the other one of me you don't see my face...just my huge..well you can see it. It can't be hidden. Ken took that the week before I decided to start on this journey. I was at 256 then.
Again, Marianne...great picture!!0 -
But I will ask this.....if you lose a lot of weight, will that affect the appearance of your tatoo? I am sure the answer to that question might depend on where the tatoo is.
That is why I have strategically placed all of mine. No tramp stamp or stomach tattoo for me. Not even one on the thigh or arm. The one on my shoulder is up high enough to not be affected. Yes, weight loss will make a huge difference on what the tattoo looks like.0 -
But I still want to lose those pounds!!! And I am thwarted on a daily basis! (Thwart is such a great word...and I certainly dont mean to imply that the rest of you dont want to lose those pounds!) Someone challenge me....I am not asking for a group challenge, just a challenge for me!! Like not eating 12 granola bars every night between 8 and midnight! Or getting out and walking again! Or trying the 30 day shred since my shoulder is feeling a lot better! Aughh! Who stole my joie de vivre?????
Peace out and sleep well, Elizabeth
Elizabeth. What I was trying to say is, that all the other things in our lives makes a huge impact on our weight loss and how each of us manages it. We are helping each other cope with some real issues that, if we hadn't had the group, may have sent each of us into an eating binge. I know for a fact, that with the loss of my aunt, topped by the trip to TN and then coming home to losing my cousin would have put me over the edge. I would have said why bother with any of this and eating that bag of candy corn would have been done in one sitting instead of one serving at a time.
For me, the challenge isn't about losing the 10 lbs in a certain amount of time anymore. It is about being accountable to each of you, which in turn has made me accountable for myself. The pay-off for that is having a loss each week on the scale. With the group's help and advise, I have made a few changes to what I have been doing. Tomorrow I am hoping those changes pay off in a big way on the scale. I will keep you all posted!
Love and hugs to all of you (and I am not a hugger)
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Good Morning,
Marianne, you definitely to not look like a house.. You look amazing.. I know how hard it is to tell yourself you look good. Everyone keeps telling me how skinny i am getting. I just look at them and point to my fat belly and say this is not skinny. I really look kind of silly. My legs have gotten so skinny, but yet this fat just keeps lingering on my front. I have never been a good subject for pictures.
My tattoos are also placed where they will not be affected by weight loss.
Elizabeth, I was also just like you in the tattoo department. Couldn't believe people would do that to their body. I said I would never ever get one. Then my brother in law was tattooing and talked me into a free one. That is the tiny butterfly on my shoulder.. Then it was like well I think I might get something a little bigger. and so on..
Denise, you are right about this group keeping us accountable, at least me it does. there are alot of times I think I am going to just dive into something to eat that I should not and I think about this group and I make a better healthier choice..
Oh I forgot to tell everyone, I won a 2 night vacation from one of the drawings I entered at the Whatever Women Want event. Don't know where it is yet, but I will soon get the info in the mail. When they called last night and said i had won something I was so hoping for the "full stomach liposuction" lol... but no such luck..
Hope everyone has a great day..
karen0 -
This picture was taken last Sunday...I still look like a house. In my mind's eye, I feel a lot skinnier than I look. That's Steve on the left, sister to my left and Mom to my right.
Have an absolutely positively fabulous day bella sistas!!!
Oh my gosh, I think you look great! And so young!0 -
...all the other things in our lives makes a huge impact on our weight loss and how each of us manages it. We are helping each other cope with some real issues that, if we hadn't had the group, may have sent each of us into an eating binge.
D
You're a very very wise woman Miss D!For me, the challenge isn't about losing the 10 lbs in a certain amount of time anymore. It is about being accountable to each of you, which in turn has made me accountable for myself. The pay-off for that is having a loss each week on the scale. With the group's help and advise, I have made a few changes to what I have been doing.
D
You have hit the nail on the head. Exactly my thoughts during my many ramblings the last few days.
Agreed! Tons of stuff happening that could've pushed anyone of the edge!!! You are an OUTSTANDING woman and my hat off to you for your great accomplishments.I know for a fact, that with the loss of my aunt, topped by the trip to TN and then coming home to losing my cousin would have put me over the edge. I would have said why bother with any of this and eating that bag of candy corn would have been done in one sitting instead of one serving at a time.
D
We'll make a hugger out of you yet!Love and hugs to all of you (and I am not a hugger)
D
C'mon...now give me another hug!
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Thank you E!
This picture was taken last Sunday...I still look like a house. In my mind's eye, I feel a lot skinnier than I look. That's Steve on the left, sister to my left and Mom to my right.
Have an absolutely positively fabulous day bella sistas!!!
Oh my gosh, I think you look great! And so young!0 -
Thanks K!Marianne, you definitely to not look like a house.. You look amazing.. I know how hard it is to tell yourself you look good. Everyone keeps telling me how skinny i am getting. I just look at them and point to my fat belly and say this is not skinny. I really look kind of silly. My legs have gotten so skinny, but yet this fat just keeps lingering on my front. I have never been a good subject for pictures.
I too run from cameras often. But since I think I'm 130 lbs here, I thought, what the heck.0 -
Elizabeth. What I was trying to say is, that all the other things in our lives makes a huge impact on our weight loss and how each of us manages it. We are helping each other cope with some real issues that, if we hadn't had the group, may have sent each of us into an eating binge. I know for a fact, that with the loss of my aunt, topped by the trip to TN and then coming home to losing my cousin would have put me over the edge. I would have said why bother with any of this and eating that bag of candy corn would have been done in one sitting instead of one serving at a time.
For me, the challenge isn't about losing the 10 lbs in a certain amount of time anymore. It is about being accountable to each of you, which in turn has made me accountable for myself. The pay-off for that is having a loss each week on the scale. With the group's help and advise, I have made a few changes to what I have been doing. Tomorrow I am hoping those changes pay off in a big way on the scale. I will keep you all posted!
Love and hugs to all of you (and I am not a hugger)
D
Oh, I knew exactly what you meant Denise, and I tried and tried to say what I had to say without sounding like I wanted it any differently. I hope I didnt fail and imply that I thought this group had lost its focus. Didnt mean that in the least. I just meant that I had to work on my own "journey" (i'm sorry, but I hate that word...even tho I know how appropriate it is in just about everything we do in our short little lives!), and reccommit. It was so easy at first, and actually fun, but to me it has become like playing a game over and over and over and over again until it no longer is magical and wonderful. I am lacking commitment...which I know I have said before, but that is the case. But I think there are a whole lot of ducks I must get in a row before I can make that commitment again. And I am working on those things. Once I have worked some things out, I will have far fewer distractions to keep me from doing this right.
Hope the scale proves you right tomorrow Ms. Denise!! I am hoping to be back to where I was before the weight gain of last week.
Hugs back at you and all the rest! Elizabeth0 -
I too run from cameras often. But since I think I'm 130 lbs here, I thought, what the heck.
You have such a nice neck....and only one chin!!!! Of that, I am envious!!!!0 -
Hahaha....Well, I'm DOWN to one! I WAS working on a second from 2006 - 2010!!!!!I too run from cameras often. But since I think I'm 130 lbs here, I thought, what the heck.
You have such a nice neck....and only one chin!!!! Of that, I am envious!!!!0 -
I am lacking commitment...which I know I have said before, but that is the case. But I think there are a whole lot of ducks I must get in a row before I can make that commitment again. And I am working on those things. Once I have worked some things out, I will have far fewer distractions to keep me from doing this right.
Hugs back at you and all the rest! Elizabeth
OK, Tough Love coming your way. (I am doing alot of that lately with my 35 year old daughter moving back in ) You are #1. If you wait to get those ducks all in a row you are going to lose yourself behind the line. Think of it this way. You have to eat to live. Whenever you go to eat, just make sure you are getting the right foods. Don't worry about exercising every day, just concentrate on eating healthy. That small first step will get you going in the right direction. After a certain amount of time you won't even think about putting which foot first, you will just be walking along a healthier path. Each day we all have to make decisions, we all have to get our ducks in a row. We are all making choices that influence the rest of our lives. No debating those issues. It is how we face them that we choose the direction we are going in. Eating healthy isn't going to make all your problems go away, but it will help you get through each day. When we are eating proper we are giving our bodies the nourishment it needs to keep us going in the tough times.
Believe me, I have so many of them lately I could have just given up and ate my way through most of them. I made a decision that for once I am the most important thing to ME. I need to be healthy to be the person that everyone else relies on. I am up for that challenge. Join me in this challenge. Make ONE choice today for yourself that you wouldn't have because of too much going on in your life. Just one.
We are here for you. We will stand with you and help you if you want us...and sorry, but even if you don't want us to, we will be stalking you!!
Be strong for YOU!!
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Hahaha....Well, I'm DOWN to one! I WAS working on a second from 2006 - 2010!!!!!I too run from cameras often. But since I think I'm 130 lbs here, I thought, what the heck.
You have such a nice neck....and only one chin!!!! Of that, I am envious!!!!
A few years ago at Thankgsgiving, my oldest brother commented that if we had had to have enough food to serve the number of chins around the table, as opposed to the number of people, we would be in big trouble.
Somehow or another, that was the funniest thing I ever heard at Thanksgiving. I dont know why, and I dont think anyone else would even laugh, but it struck me as hilarious. And I dont laugh much. :laugh:0 -
A few years ago at Thankgsgiving, my oldest brother commented that if we had had to have enough food to serve the number of chins around the table, as opposed to the number of people, we would be in big trouble.
Somehow or another, that was the funniest thing I ever heard at Thanksgiving. I dont know why, and I dont think anyone else would even laugh, but it struck me as hilarious. And I dont laugh much. :laugh:
Oh My Goodness. I Love this!! Laughing is good..and I don't do much of it either.
My problem isn't two chins, it is turkey neck. My mom has it and I swore I would never get one. I even used to do some stupid looking exercises to avoid it..WRONG! I have it. I told Ken if I ever lose all my weight, I am getting it fixed. That didn't go over too well...but I would love to hit the lottery so I could. I hate my neck!! And a few other places too, but I will leave it at my neck for now.0 -
My problem isn't two chins, it is turkey neck. My mom has it and I swore I would never get one. I even used to do some stupid looking exercises to avoid it..WRONG! I have it. I told Ken if I ever lose all my weight, I am getting it fixed. That didn't go over too well...but I would love to hit the lottery so I could. I hate my neck!! And a few other places too, but I will leave it at my neck for now.
GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE
Me too
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That is what I said for almost 20 years. I would hate to see you put off recommitting unitl the time is right because before you know it you will be where I was;150 lbs overweight.But I think there are a whole lot of ducks I must get in a row before I can make that commitment again. And I am working on those things. Once I have worked some things out, I will have far fewer distractions to keep me from doing this right.
Hugs back at you and all the rest! Elizabeth
E - You are half way there (according to your ticker)! It IS a mind game...everyday! In stead of thinking you're painstakingly doing it over and over and over and over, try thinking about it as WINNING the mind game everyday over and over and over and over. You can not take care of the ducks that are waiting until you stand in the lead. How will the ducks know where to go if you're not leading? Please, I ask of you, do not wait to recommit; do it today. Don't wait for the right time; that time never rises to the moment unless you make it happen.
You've got this E!0 -
Again with the double post. Computer isn't working fast enough for me today. Jammed it up a few times and had to call for help at work.
NOTE TO SELF: Only click "Post Reply" once!0 -
Hey Ladies...Did I mention a few weeks ago having to fill out a 28 page questionaire as a potential juror in a personal injury case against the ,major tobacco companies? Just what I need. Well, the trial is supposed to start Monday, and I have heard nothing. The second letter indicated that potential jurors would receive notification one way or another, but today after a couple of phone calls, I find out I have to call tomorrow night to find out if I have to serve. It is to be an 8 week trial (approximately). Ugh. Not what I need right now. I have always wanted to serve on a jury (never have yet) but with my husband to take care of, I just cant do it. A woman at the courthouse did say that some dates had been changed. I explained I was a caretaker at home on the questionaire, but now wonder if I should have said that I was in the process of getting healthy, and serving on a jury for that long would jeopardize my journey!
On a better note, there is chili in the crock pot. Last time I made it, I added a diet coke. This time I added a can of diet orange soda. Might be interesting.
Peace...Elizabeth0 -
Have an absolutely positively fabulous day bella sistas!!!
Great picture, Marianne. So glad you posted it. The physical changes in you are absolutely apparent to us. But, I understand your comment on mind's eye view. Hope your day terrific!
Lori0 -
Oh I forgot to tell everyone, I won a 2 night vacation from one of the drawings I entered at the Whatever Women Want event. Don't know where it is yet, but I will soon get the info in the mail. When they called last night and said i had won something I was so hoping for the "full stomach liposuction" lol... but no such luck..
karen
Yeah!!!!! We always knew you were a winner!!!! Plus, you don't need the lipo -- you're working it all off at Curves
Lori0 -
Hey Ladies...Did I mention a few weeks ago having to fill out a 28 page questionaire as a potential juror in a personal injury case against the ,major tobacco companies? Just what I need. Well, the trial is supposed to start Monday, and I have heard nothing. The second letter indicated that potential jurors would receive notification one way or another, but today after a couple of phone calls, I find out I have to call tomorrow night to find out if I have to serve. It is to be an 8 week trial (approximately). Ugh. Not what I need right now. I have always wanted to serve on a jury (never have yet) but with my husband to take care of, I just cant do it. A woman at the courthouse did say that some dates had been changed. I explained I was a caretaker at home on the questionaire, but now wonder if I should have said that I was in the process of getting healthy, and serving on a jury for that long would jeopardize my journey!
On a better note, there is chili in the crock pot. Last time I made it, I added a diet coke. This time I added a can of diet orange soda. Might be interesting.
Peace...Elizabeth
For what it's worth, same process here in MN for jury duty. I had to call in the night before (Sunday) only to find out the trial was postponed. Yay! Once the trail is reschedule, supposedly they pick different jures.
Not too many things can get you out of jury duty. But I am surprised they still called you since you're the primary caregiver for your husband. A Dr.'s note would probably send a different message. Certainly not as strong as the weightloss journey reason....hahahaha...but what do they know? :huh:0 -
Hello,
I'm doing better today and if the "sudden drained" feeling doesn't go away I will make a doc appointment. I think it is the result of a lengthy TOM. I ate red beets and started taking a multivitamin/mineral supplement to make sure I am not anemic.
On a positive note, I talked with the head of parks & recreation this morning. He was happy with the four proposals I sent him. The Zumba studio isn't willing to pay to advertise at this point, so I don't have great hopes that the yoga will gather a following. I am going to take my chances with the community class. The other yoga instructor at the studio asked if I wanted to take her Thursday evening class. She's getting frustrated that it isn't being advertised also. I have mixed feelings about teaching at 7:45 p.m. Didn't make a decision on that one yet.
Someone mentioned within the thread that we're not talking much about weigh ins. It is so hard for me to explain, but I have struggled with a body that accepts whatever I throw at it. I'm trying not to get caught up in the frustration of it all. Weekly weigh ins are a struggle for me. Even when I worked out with a trainer 2 days a week, 4 workout days on my own, all 2 hours in length, with perfectly spaced out nutrition, I only lost 9 lbs. in 6 months. The scale does this little dance back and forth (normal fluctuation), but rarely moves outside of a set point.
The above reality I described is what makes being in a group difficult for me. But, the generosity and sincere care within this group, that has grown to friendship, is what keeps me here.
The scale is just not a good barometer of change for me. I am noticing changes in my clothing. I can tell my back is building muscle. Teaching all the classes certainly helps. Monday night one of the students said, "you keep making it harder". I cracked up, because he was right, but I wasn't conscious of it.
I'm not giving up. Just venting. I'm in it for the long haul.
Good luck to everyone weighing in. I'll get my numbers in early, before heading to class.
Lori0 -
The above reality I described is what makes being in a group difficult for me. But, the generosity and sincere care within this group, that has grown to friendship, is what keeps me here.
The scale is just not a good barometer of change for me. I am noticing changes in my clothing. I can tell my back is building muscle. Teaching all the classes certainly helps. Monday night one of the students said, "you keep making it harder". I cracked up, because he was right, but I wasn't conscious of it.
I'm not giving up. Just venting. I'm in it for the long haul.
Good luck to everyone weighing in. I'll get my numbers in early, before heading to class.
Lori
Lori, That is exactly what I meant. I have found that the weight loss isn't the reason I keep coming back. It is a bonus though and the reason I joined MFP to begin with. I was getting at the fact that we all are making a transition from the original Challenge group that we started as, to a group of true friends helping each other when necessary. Whether that help come in losing a lb. of weight or losing a loved one. Just being able to communicate with all of you the way we do has done wonders for me. I hope it has helped you in some way too, even if it is a place for you to vent unjudged!
Thanks for being my friend and Sista!!
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Lori - I'm sorry you're feeling drained. Maybe you need some plain good ole rest. OUr bodies tend to tell us to put the brakes on once in awhile. I couldn't imagine trying to teach class at 8:45PM; not even once a week...no way jose! My jams are on by then :bigsmile:
It's good to know how you process the weight loss! I wish I had the stamina to NOT get on the scale; I agree it is a false barometer...but I'm addicted.
I'm glad you're here for the long haul....it helps with accountabilty.
Looking forward to your numbers...0 -
Let me know when you are coming to Massillon. That would be great if we could meet up.
Hey, I am only two hours from Massillon. And Peggi isnt far either. So, dont be planning these get togethers without inviting all of us!! :laugh:
Denise Thanks for being my personal stalker. I have my page open all the time on facebook and sometimes it says i am there when I am really not. If that makes sense.
People get mad at me frequently because I never log out of facebook either. I run thru the office, check the FB page, and run out the office. I am rarely "on facebook." But it looks like I am there 24/7!0 -
Oh I forgot to tell everyone, I won a 2 night vacation from one of the drawings I entered at the Whatever Women Want event. Don't know where it is yet, but I will soon get the info in the mail. When they called last night and said i had won something I was so hoping for the "full stomach liposuction" lol... but no such luck..
karen
Was that a 2 night vacation for you and 6-8 of your closest (MFP) friends? WooHoo! I'm a'packin!
Was there really a full stomach liposuction prize? Wow!0 -
It is so hard for me to explain, but I have struggled with a body that accepts whatever I throw at it. I'm trying not to get caught up in the frustration of it all. Weekly weigh ins are a struggle for me. Even when I worked out with a trainer 2 days a week, 4 workout days on my own, all 2 hours in length, with perfectly spaced out nutrition, I only lost 9 lbs. in 6 months. The scale does this little dance back and forth (normal fluctuation), but rarely moves outside of a set point.
Lori
When I was a senior in high school (about 38 years ago) both my mother and I joined Weight Watchers one summer. She and I ate the exact same meals, and over the course of the summer, she lost about 35 pounds and I lost 4 pounds. I probably had more to lose than her. But WW, at the time, just didnt work for me. Long ago sigh here. What different bodies we all have.
Lori, you have got to be one healthy lady with all that you do. I find you amazing, and when I see your status updates with your calories burned and exercise logged, I wish I could do a third as much. Heck, maybe even a fourth as much!! You rock!0
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