Smokin Hot Green Peppers!!!

Happy Friday Hottie Pep's!

Well, I am happy to report an 8 lb loss. Last Sat I was 189.8, today, 181.8. I HAVE been trying harder, TOM is over and yesterday I donated. Could be a lot of things, but still seems extreme...:ohwell: Hopefully it will stay off, and soon I can get into the '70's, which I was back in May...proof now that I have not been living the lifestyle. I am not done here, and want to get to that healthier wt. I am actually kinda nervous, I have not been below 175 since 1996...this part of the wt loss is where I struggle most. So, I am really going to try hard and beat it this time, no matter how long it takes....I will not give up! I want to do this and I need to!

Jacque ~ I LOVE the challenge....I just started logging again, and it has helped I think. I am going to try and do the days meals ahead of time, this time around, so I don't have to keep coming and logging...hopefully it will give me more free time, thus just planning is helpful on this journey, and a good habit to keep. I won't be able to do it for next T-W-TH cuz I'll be in LV...hope the buffets offer lots of clean food!

To all of the Peppers here...just a bit of M-O-T-I-V-A-T-I-O-N ~~ :flowerforyou:
Try to remember each and every day WHY you came here....whether it is losing a few pesky pounds or a lot, tired of trying and failing, learning how to eat healthier, whatever the reason....regardless or our methods, we have to remember our goals. we have to plan our life and LIVE our plan! wt loss is no quick fix, what you are creating is LONG TERM...see yourself here in 6 mos, year, 10 yrs, 20 and so on....living a lifestyle you can maintain . coming here, sharing our struggles, successes, and encouraging one another is helpful to all of us. You are all great folks and bring so much to this thread! ok, done.

***Does anyone want me to do a chart or just a log in my post, for the wt's? let me know!! ***

Exercise plan is to stretch and tone, and 30 min brisk walk. Will be doing house chores today and checking in off and on. Good luck at the scale and let's get serious about this!! I know we CAN and WILL do it! :happy:

jacque ~ congrats on the loss! yup, just keep pluggin away at this! we all know how time flies! and losing wt slower is healthier....i am guessing most of mine was water.

how do i go about making the chart? just direct me....is it something i do from here, or another site?

re your dream jacque.... i had to read this over a few times and these are my thoughts and by no means anything to act upon.......i am no psychologist...

dreamt that I was Tall(only 5'4" in real life) thin and beautiful, ** have you always wanted to be taller, thinner and beautiful? ** i know there are many things about myself that i wish i could change but some things just can't be.....so I tell myself, this is who i am and i need to love and respect myself; you ARE learning to change yourself and become thinner**

and I was in distress, I needed help( not sure what ) ** it is possible you are stressed right now, you have had a lot happen with the recent death in your family; maybe in a 'funk' with your life right now, whether it is personal (wt loss) or relationship, anything? sometimes, we just need to keep asking ourselves WHY, until you finally figure it out **

but not one person would look at me or help me. Even men that I thought sure would help ** maybe YOU ARE reaching out for help, and if it is wt loss, we are all here for you, and keep researching this site; sometimes we can only help ourselves; i don't know what all you are going to do about this, but when i get down, and feel hopeless, i have to make an appt to see my therapist. she has a way of making sense of everything i feel and think! **

and I remember thinking what is going on I am pretty what gives? ** i think you are searching for answers and you don't know what for yet...i would either let this go, OR keep on it and try to figure it out if it doesn't stress you too much....sometimes we just never know the answer. i am working on being a 'happier' person, only b/c i want balance in my entire life ( job, social life, health, etc) if one over rides the other, than i feel out of control.** and YES, you are pretty Jacque!!

also, tell yourself, everything is going to be ok. try to stay positive. stay active with your family and friends.....if your mind is racing, take a walk and get some fresh air ( well, hot air in TX) you WILL find peace, and well, another take on this, maybe your dream meant nothing too! i know i have some 'way out there' dreams, some scary and some i'd like to have every nite! :blushing: take care dear friend *hugs*

Well my hot friends, I am up at least four lbs and that is offically another four from what my ticker says, I must've found what Kellya lost!!! ugh..............I'm hoping it's combo between TOM this week, stress and post vacation weight..................:noway: We'll see, wanted to be honest here although I'm not being honest on my ticker, I'm afraid if I change it I will give in and thus give up. So, I'm just gonna consider it a set back and keep plugging!

Congrats to those of you losers!! lol that looks funny in writing!:flowerforyou:

Hey guys. Hope everyone has a great weekend. I am starting back today counting everything I eat. Took a couple of months off.........back at it. Got to fit in my Bridesmaid dress Sept. 26th! So wish me luck!!

127.8 pds this morning.

hi smokin peppers!

really tired today after storms here last nite. we rec'd 2.5 inches of rain in about 30 minutes. lost power for almost 7 hrs. we have a leaky basement, a sump that runs regularly and our battery back up could not keep up. it was running like every 4-5 minutes. so, after last years floods, dh bought a generator, so we had that hooked up and had power in our basement, kitchen and garage. lots of flash flooding. ihave lived here 19 yrs and never seen 1/2 of my yard under water and water going over the road...it was amazing! could not sleep, so i was up around 6ish baking cookies for the guys. then went to town w/my mom and had nails done and ate lunch. i feel like a baby with a full tummy and nap time...:yawn:

christi ~ hope all is ok there, take cover if you have to. have fun workin out w/the bf, i'm jealous!

jacque ~ how ya doin? been thinkin bout ya. hopin i get to sleep in 2morrow!

lynette ~ hi there! so nice to have you back!

sally ~ thanks for sharing all the info...very interesting. a loss is a loss! congrats!! i have heard that about spicy foods too.

well, have a great weekend SHGP!

Mornin peppers! How is it Sun already? Also can't believe July is about gone!

Good morning SHGP!
Well, we went to the lake this weekend and went camping with my sis and her hubby and 2 kids. Had so much fun!:drinker: :bigsmile: But I did not eat great....(lots of smores) and didnt do much better with dinner and lunch choices....I mean it wasnt HORRIBLE....but not the greatest. NO loss or Gain for this week. I will say I had trouble staying in my bathing suit top (i wear the tankinis) and so my sister had me wear one of her tops (she wears the lil 2 pieces) just so I could get out and swim too. I cant say that I didnt feel uncomfortable...b/c I havent worn a 2 piece in YEARS and though I could stand to lose still some more and tone up my hubby LOVED IT and I too a bit. It was different and nice to not have the clothes cling to my stomach. :bigsmile:
I might try and get up some courage to post a pic I had taken of me.....I will see. :blushing:
Hope everyones weekend went great.
Jacque I love the challenge. I too have a horrible time remembing to post my foods. It would help so much if I did. It helped when I did it in the beginning.
Thanks!
Kelly-CONGRATS on the weight loss. That is soooo awesome! :bigsmile: :drinker: :happy:
Well, I have to get back to doing some work.....I will check in later on today.
Have a wonderful morning my smokin hot green peppers!

P.s
I saw a girl my size at teh beach yesterday in a stringy 2 piece...wow I could totally do that, but I want to mean it when I step out for looks you know!:bigsmile: