T.H.E. (Trying Hard Every day) Team - Week 17
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Hello everyone! Congrats on the weight loss, that's fantastic! Though I highly doubt I've lost any weight, I did accomplish something very important today... I took a shower by myself! I'm so happy about that, I can't even explain! I'm doing much better and getting along so much better than I was just a few days ago. Unfortunately I still can't walk well enough to return to work, but they understand. Ok enough complaining from me. I got my chair dance video in yesterday so I'm going to try it tomorrow... Not enough energy today!! Miss you all, and thank goodness for Internet on my phone, otherwise I'd never get to check in!!0
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Hello;
I feel SO lucky to have found this website. I think this is exactly what I need...I would like to thank Cyndeebee for inviting me to the group. I have 4 kids that vary in age....so day to day life is CRAZY. I look at this opportunity to be fun, productive and most of all an outlet for feelings/emotions that can document what exactly is going on and what triggers me to eat......I wish us ALL the best of luck!
Today is the first day I commit to be true to myself!:happy:0 -
Hey ladies, so on Friday I will check in with my starting weight my current weight and my goal weight? All of you seem to be doing so well. I just did my walking and I am trying to increase it gradually. I am at 1 mile now but would like to get to 1 1/2 mile by the end of the week. Glad to be here.0
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Welcome new people! I just want to ditto what others have said, this is a great group! I have been getting support and help from this group since the 20th of February and these folks are a HUGE part of my successful weight loss. I still have a long way to go, but i am really happy with what I have accomplished so far. Well group, its a beautiful Sunday here in Utah. I am thinking I will go out and enjoy the evening outside. Talk to you later!
Lisa, gosh, I don't remember - I want to say B12..... Hmmmm.. Sorry, let me do some digging.0 -
Hi April and Maria...
I think it was "adopt4" who explained the check-in to me.
We show our starting weight (SW), then our goal weight (GW)...
Then you can show your previous weight (from the week before) - but not necessary, I don't think. (PW)
...and then current weight (CW)
Most of us also show our current, starting, and goal BMI (Body Mass Index), and you can calculate that by going into Tools on the opening page.
I'm sure if I've messed this information up, someone will jump in and help me out.
Good luck! And, again, welcome.0 -
Welcome April and 4 Maria!
You will love this group. So much support and motivation. April, sounds like you are doing great - advance the progressa little at a time.
A little about myself. My name is Lisa - mother of two Angie who lives in Montana and has my four grandchildren and Corey - who has my pregnant daughter - in - law and lives here in Indiana. I work nights on Sunday through Wednesday. I have lost 28 pounds since joining MFP on March 3, 2009
Cyndeebee - grouchy pants off now, please. I hope your day is getting better. I have those days too. Your house sounds terrefic.
DWray44 - glad to hear from you. Sounds like you are making progress - keep working at it girl.
Kristi - missing you girl!!!!!!!!!! Are your co - workers right about you - are u seeing someone? Hope you
are having a good time - just missing your posts!!
Sheila - I hope you are feeling a little better over your situation girl - youi have been on my mind a lot today. Oh by the way - I have relatives in around the Ann Arbor area.
LI4G - Adopt4 - Nitag - Hi girls!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well Gang - that time on Sunday evening where I get to say Good - Night Sleep well, I get to go to work.
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Kristi - I was posting when you posted. Hey girl I can look. I just thought I would ask. It all has to do wit my energy being zapped during TOM - that is when I struggle the most. Hope you enjoyed your evening.
Cyndeebee - you did fine explaining weigh in procedure. Most of us don't do the previous weight from the week before. We just list the pounds lossed or gained from the week before.
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Welcome aboard Maria!! Glad you are here also!!
Cyndee- yes, the more the merrier as always!!
Thanks for bringin your buddy on board!!
Swignal- you too for bringin April!! The more the merrier!!
Indiana- Hello to you too!!!
So, I finally got in touch with adopt4 and she came over with hubby and the kids and we invited another mutual friend over also. Had a good dinner and still have leftovers if anyone wants to swing by for steak & tater salad. LOL It was a good thing she came too, she had planned on going to the gym and I hadnt been yet. I have a hard time getting motivated in the evenings but I figured since she was going I should get off my lazy bum and go too..:laugh:
Well, turns out the gym closed early and she had to get the boys home to put them to bed, so I hopped in my van and drove over to her house so we could go for a nice long walk after the boys were down. We walked for over an hour and prolly went about 3 miles if not more. Definitely gonna have to do that more often!! I couldnt see doing a video since the weather was so nice.
Im definitely on track tomorrow to get some cardio in in the AM. Im off to lay in bed and watch "Cake Boss" so I can get to sleep early and get up early.
Nite nite everyone!!0 -
Today is the first day I commit to be true to myself!:happy:
Congratulations, your on the right track!! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hello everyone! Congrats on the weight loss, that's fantastic! Though I highly doubt I've lost any weight, I did accomplish something very important today... I took a shower by myself! I'm so happy about that, I can't even explain! I'm doing much better and getting along so much better than I was just a few days ago. Unfortunately I still can't walk well enough to return to work, but they understand. Ok enough complaining from me. I got my chair dance video in yesterday so I'm going to try it tomorrow... Not enough energy today!! Miss you all, and thank goodness for Internet on my phone, otherwise I'd never get to check in!!
Yay!! A solo shower!! LOL That has to be a relief!
Chair dancing... hmmm....Definitely not something I can do in front of the 4 year old's.. :laugh: Sounds like a ton of fun tho!!! Let me know how you like it and be careful not to hurt that knee in the process of girating in the chair!! :bigsmile:0 -
Start of a new month...Start of a new week.
I love beginnings!
Should we set goals?
Mine...By the end of June, I want to lose 5 pounds.
That will open up all sorts of new (clothing) possibilities for me.
I have a pile of jeans on my closet floor. The largest size is at the top of the pile...the smallest at the beginning.
I've saved them, just in case...
I always figured that if I never lost enough weight to get back into them, they'd be good for another denim quilt.
(But I'd rather fit into them.)
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Just a quick good morning,
My cousin is here, she want to run to the Jamaican store down town Detroit!!! her son want some grace katcup!!! LOL
glad to see you join april and maria
I will chat more in a few...
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Hello Team! I'm back from the beach! Hope everyone is having a great 1st day of June! I did weigh in on Friday but couldn't get on the computer before I left. I'm happy I lost some weight but fear I may have gained it back this weekend. I drank a couple beers. When we were at the concert I said I was good and didn't need one when everyone else went to get one, I saved our spot. They brought me one back anyways, this happened twice. Considering the beers were $5 for a can I drank them. My tolerance for alcohol is pretty much non-existent anymore so that's all I needed to have tingling legs, haha. The trip was great! Its frustrating when people don't get what we're doing, new lifestyle and all. I knew I wouldn't be able to log so I packed some healthy snacks and also oatmeal for breakfast. I know whats in those and how many calories. I figured dinners I can know whats ok and lunch I could always eat a healthy sub from subway. No one wanted subway. Ugh. One more weekend of traveling then it will be back to normal. We didn't have time to go to grocery store last night cause I got in late so I had to stop for a bagel this morning. I will catch up on posts tonight, just wanted to say hello! :happy:
manda1111 - SW198, GW135, CW 177 = 1lbs loss
indianagranny sw216.2/gw160/cw188.2 - no gain no loss
indianagranny sbmi31.6/gbmiunder29/cbmi3o.4 same
stillkristi sw 461/gw 195/ cw 396 - 5 lbs lost YAY!!!!!!!
stillkristi sbmi 66.1/ gbmi under 60 /cbmi 56.8
prayerfulmom-sw277, GW 164, CW234.6=-.4
cyndeebee - SW: 136 GW: 115 Last week: 131.6 CW: 130.5 - 1 pound lost
BMI Last week - 24.1 CBMI: 23.9
adopt4 - SW 273/GW 165/CW 240.5 - 1pound gain
BMI same
Losingit4good- SW 251/GW 175/ Last week 219.2/ CW 217.8 Lost 1.5 pounds this week
SBMI 30.2/ CMBI 29.7
Melina~ SW: 150/ GW: 135/ CW 150/Lost 0.2 lbs since Monday. hehe
healthymom - sw208 gw150 cw180 lost 3 lbs (8 lbs this month)
healthymom - starting bmi 30.3 current bmi 29.0 (lost 1.3 this month)
nitag: SW 220/GW 145/CW 187 - No loss except the 3 lbs I gained from being a boozer last weekend
renayeb sw 257 cw 235 gw 150 - lost 1 lb this week
jamierobertson sw 195 / cw 185.6 / gw 155 - lost .6lbs0 -
Good morning all... didn't sleep well again last night, grrr. But I'm up and ready for the gym and that's what counts, right? I have to describe our walk last night... losingit is very tall, if you didn't know, and has very long legs... her daughter is tall with very long legs... and short, stubby legged me. For every one step of theirs was 3 of mine. They're walking very slow, leisurely (so I can keep up) and I'm damn near jogging. I felt like a chihuahua being walked by a Great Dane... to me it was pretty funny, they might not have noticed so much. The only time I'll ever jog with her is if I'm running and she's walking!! LOL But it was a perfect night for a walk. It was very nice.
Went over on cals last night, since I didnt' burn that much walking, but still I think not over maintenance cals (which on bad days is my goal, to stay under maintenance cals).
For the new people, welcome! And if you read thru this week's posts, I'm not always so...TMI... but I needed advice!0 -
Hello everyone! Congrats on the weight loss, that's fantastic! Though I highly doubt I've lost any weight, I did accomplish something very important today... I took a shower by myself! I'm so happy about that, I can't even explain! I'm doing much better and getting along so much better than I was just a few days ago. Unfortunately I still can't walk well enough to return to work, but they understand. Ok enough complaining from me. I got my chair dance video in yesterday so I'm going to try it tomorrow... Not enough energy today!! Miss you all, and thank goodness for Internet on my phone, otherwise I'd never get to check in!!
Yay!! A solo shower!! LOL That has to be a relief!
Chair dancing... hmmm....Definitely not something I can do in front of the 4 year old's.. :laugh: Sounds like a ton of fun tho!!! Let me know how you like it and be careful not to hurt that knee in the process of girating in the chair!! :bigsmile:
You're crazy Cindi! LOL someone on here actually recommended it to me but I can't remember who. Sorry too much pain meds since then I guess! I've still got some clothes to send you, I haven't forgotten- they're just upstairs so I have to have someone get them for me!0 -
Welcome new members.. this group is great.. If you can't tell already :happy:
Well like Cyndee says its a new month and a fresh start for all of us... I am glad and am going to start being more focused again.. this weekend was busy hot and rainy all weekend..
I didn't get to exercise this morning.. What a morning.. We woke up to our dog (3lb Maltese) puking in between our heads at 3 am and she has been so sick.. I didn't even want to come to work but before I left she ate a little and drank some water so after I go get my hair done I am heading home to check on her.. But to top that off when I was putting our sheets in the washer I was walking back into the laundry room to put the pillow cases in and our laundry room floor was soaking wet (laminate) - the washer wasn't over flowing it has to be leaking some where.. So my husband turned it off and said he will deal with it later and then to top that off he twisted his back jumping outta bed at 3 am.. Ugg animals..
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Poor Anita...
I checked my calendar, just to make sure, and nope...It's not Friday the 13th.
Can I count calories I burn from shivering? It's so cold here. Our heat is included in our rent, so the landlord )legally) shuts it off in mid-May. But it's freezing here! Our building cooled down yesterday, when the temperatures dipped, and it rained...
It's a bit warmer out today, but can't get the cold out.
And...It's still raining.
I tell myself - "Could be worse."
My daughter sent me an e-mail yesterday. They'd gone for a day trip, about an hour away from their home. And it snowed!
indianagranny...About the "cranky pants" yesterday. It was because I was chilled, and couldn't get warm. That's a lovely side effect of this illness. Sensitive to temperature changes...
But today, I'm putting on two pairs of socks, a sweatshirt, a sweater, etc...
Crazy weather.
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Cyndee- Here in Southwest Washington, the temps were in the 90's for the past week. It cooled off into the upper 70's yesterday and today its supposed to be upper 70's to low 80's again. Expecting rain tomorrow, then sun, sun & rain again on Thursday. Its not typical May weather for us to have 90 degree days. It usually doesnt get that hot here until mid July or August. Im not complaining tho, the house is air conditioned as of 2 summers ago and I love the warm weather. Its not the norm for us and we had a VERY cold, long, freezing winter.
Dwray- :happy:
Nitag- ughhh.. puking puppy! You poor girl!
Im pretty sure I have homes for the 2 babies we are rehoming. One of my daughters friends wants one and his dad works for animal control, so Im pretty sure I couldnt find a better home if I tried. LOL! The other one is possibly going to be reserved by an old co-worker of mine who has been wanting a pet for a long time and has finally decided on a cat. I called him to see if he could set aside a bigger box for me with taller sides because they are starting to roam and trying to climb out of the one they are in. He is setting aside a box for me (he works in the warehouse) and is coming by later tonight to see them. They still have 6 more weeks before they can go to a new home, but I figured it would be best to have something lined up ahead of time. One of the orange ones I have become pretty attached too. He is just so damn cute and its gonna be hard to get rid of any of them, but I love his colors and his face is just plain adorable! Once my camera is recharged, I'll show ya what they look like now. They are growing so fast and know when we are near the box cuz they go crazy wanting our attention. LOL
Anyway..Im off to the gym. Adopt4 just called to say she is finally on her way there, so Im off to meet her to get some cardio in. Gonna get ahold of the community pool when I get home and see if they have a public swim I can take my kids to later. Its cheap and they have been wanting to swim for weeks now.
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I already messed up my diet on the first day of the month. I had a giant salad bar w/ all the good stuff and light dressing. A bowl of soup and some mixed fruit. When I was finially able to eat I was famished and under so much stress. I hope I did not mess up to bad.
My scale or tape measure is not moving, the last time I lost weight it went so quick. It seems harder this time. My old pants are fitting and that makes me happy so how? Any tips on how to jump start this again..? I want to lose 15 lbs by July 15 before my trip to Michigan.0 -
I think we all go through "messed up" days, but the point is to move on, try again.
And you WILL succeed.
Something you can do when you go over calories is try to make up for it with exercise...
Drink your 8 glasses of water, and at least flush the sodium out.
Take comfort, April, in knowing that you've come to the right place. I've seen more success stories here than anywhere else. This website, and this Team, are amazing.
We'll support you. We'll give you advice, when you want it...
And if you fall too far, too long, it seems to me there's a slipper kicking around...and we're not afraid to swing it once in awhile...
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Well day number 2 almost through! I feel very much on edge!... :mad: My kids are afraid to look at me, the older ones say I have a "crazed" look......watch out! I took my youngest for a walk....now we'll settle down for the night, This is usually the worst time of the day for me...I love to pick, pick, pick all night. I'll read, I think I have to change it up!:noway:0
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hello all!!! i'm pretty new & spotted this group on the message board. i really liked the name of the support group, so i decided to check it out...
started 5/22/09
start weight - 181
goal weight - 150
current - 176 (5 lbs. lost!):happy:
start BMI - 31.1
current BMI - 30.20 -
Welcome mbmomof3!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will love this gang - GREAT MOTIVATION AND SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I was posting a medium length post and something happened to my computor and I lost it. Typical of my day. No time left to redo it right now. Gang, I hate to constantly be the problem child but right now pray I stick it out at work tonight. I am ten working days from perfect attendance and $150.00
which is a payed day off but I might blow it just to make a point. My well being sound of mind is more important than this extra day off right now. Is that being stubborn and stupid to prove a point? We will see but I really don't feel like I can make it another ten working days there. Gotta roll - need gas in car and running late.
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Welcome, newbies! Glad to see you!
Indiana, is $150 worth your sanity, your peace of mind? If it is, then cowboy up. But if it's not, and I don't think it is, then if you need time off then TAKE IT. Your mental health is important to your physical health....0 -
I already messed up my diet on the first day of the month. I had a giant salad bar w/ all the good stuff and light dressing. A bowl of soup and some mixed fruit. When I was finially able to eat I was famished and under so much stress. I hope I did not mess up to bad.
My scale or tape measure is not moving, the last time I lost weight it went so quick. It seems harder this time. My old pants are fitting and that makes me happy so how? Any tips on how to jump start this again..? I want to lose 15 lbs by July 15 before my trip to Michigan.
April, even if you did go over on calories eating that salad bar, at least it was a salad bar and not a giant bowl of something else not healthy for you. Try not to beat yourself up too bad. We all have these days where we try hard and life just gets in the way. Make sure you are drinking in plenty of water. At a minimum of 8 cups. Get a water bottle and carry it with you everywhere and fill it up as soon as you drink it down. This way you always have it handy.
Also, my advice to you is to avoid the scale and the tape measure for a week. Its hard when you are first starting out, but your weight will fluctuate during the week due to many different factors (usually its just water!) and if you weigh each day it can be frustrating to see that scale bounce up and down. So... give your sanity a break and try for it once a week. This team weighs in or measures each Friday and reports to the group thier accomplishments and setbacks. It keeps us all in line and focused on our goals for the week.
Also, what are you doing for exercise?? I thought you said that you are walking.. right? Maybe try to find some weighted walking gloves to add to your walks. Youd be surprised how much even the 2lb weighted gloves work your arms or try doing some intervals while you walk (a couple minutes at your regular pace, then kick it up for a few minutes, then back to your regular pace again and repeat until your workout is over) I do this with walking/jogging which our team has coined as Wogging and it has made a huge difference for me.
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Well day number 2 almost through! I feel very much on edge!... :mad: My kids are afraid to look at me, the older ones say I have a "crazed" look......watch out! I took my youngest for a walk....now we'll settle down for the night, This is usually the worst time of the day for me...I love to pick, pick, pick all night. I'll read, I think I have to change it up!:noway:
LOL This was SOOOOOOOOO much me when I first started this. My kids avoided me like the plauge for the first week because I was coming down off of a sugar & carb high and it took that long for my body to get rid of it. Dont worry, it does get better!!!
Things you can have to avoid picking up and eating the wrong things at the wrong time
Water
Hot tea (green tea works awesome for detoxing)
Ice chips
Find something to keep yer fingers busy. If you must, come here to the group and spill your guts... LOL We wont mind a bit, we've all been there and have our moments :drinker: I personally love to play monopoly on Pogo.com so if anyone is up for a game, lemme know!0 -
Welcome mbmomof3!!!!!!!!!!!!! You will love this gang - GREAT MOTIVATION AND SUPPORT!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well I was posting a medium length post and something happened to my computor and I lost it. Typical of my day. No time left to redo it right now. Gang, I hate to constantly be the problem child but right now pray I stick it out at work tonight. I am ten working days from perfect attendance and $150.00
which is a payed day off but I might blow it just to make a point. My well being sound of mind is more important than this extra day off right now. Is that being stubborn and stupid to prove a point? We will see but I really don't feel like I can make it another ten working days there. Gotta roll - need gas in car and running late.
SEE YOU
Indiana... Only you can decide if your sanity can handle it, but I say if you DO make it those 10 more days, you definitely deserve a BIG reward and should take that $150 and go spoil yourself with something awesome! Buy some new clothes, makeup or whatever suites your fancy!!!
My prayers are with ya hon and no.. you are NOT a problem child :flowerforyou: You just have alot going on right now! (((((((((hugs))))))))))))0 -
hello all!!! i'm pretty new & spotted this group on the message board. i really liked the name of the support group, so i decided to check it out...
started 5/22/09
start weight - 181
goal weight - 150
current - 176 (5 lbs. lost!):happy:
start BMI - 31.1
current BMI - 30.2
Hi M!! We are happy to have you join us!!! Looks like you are doing a great job so far!!!!
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Hello mbmomof3...
Welcome..
Happy to see April and Maria checking in, too.
I, too, am an evening grazer, Maria. I'm getting better, but if you check my Food Diary, you'll still see a lot of "snacks" in the evening. My favorite one is anything Thinsations. It takes the edge off, and it's only 100 calories. And...I do most of my water drinking after supper, because sipping on water helps give a similar sensation to constantly nibbling.
Other tricks...If you can, save half of your supper and eat it an hour or two later. I know, I know...You're not supposed to eat close to bedtime, but for those of us who get the "crazies" without food in the evening, these are my own little solutions.
I've gone off the deep end a few times, snapped at my daughter. Now I'm learning to lay down and take a short nap. Not sure why, but it helps.
Anyway, bedtime for me...
indianagranny...Do what you WANT to do, regarding the extra day. What has the bigger draw? The bonus money...or the Ahhhh time?0 -
I already messed up my diet on the first day of the month. I had a giant salad bar w/ all the good stuff and light dressing. A bowl of soup and some mixed fruit. When I was finially able to eat I was famished and under so much stress. I hope I did not mess up to bad.
My scale or tape measure is not moving, the last time I lost weight it went so quick. It seems harder this time. My old pants are fitting and that makes me happy so how? Any tips on how to jump start this again..? I want to lose 15 lbs by July 15 before my trip to Michigan.
April, pack you some little snack's like carrots or any fruit for while you are away from the house so that you can snack.. this way you wont be so famished try and just eat smaller meals closer together like every two hours it really works.. eat things that are high in fiber and protien that helps stay fuller... try it and see how it works...
Its nice to see you join MFP and our group...
Sheila0
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