Join US! FAB FOURS (4 week challenge group) NEW!
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I HAVE TO SHARE!!!!
So my day is going well but I am dreading this evening.. I have to go raise hell at Tire Kingdom for trying to charge me $89.00 for a problem THEY caused... and as the minutes tick down to 5:00 (only 35 minutes) those candy canes the boss brought in look better and better (im a stress eater) so I decided to get on here and see whats going on. I have a message.
Check out the new iPhone App!! YAY FREAKING YAY!! I am so excited!!! I was just talking to my hubby about how much easier it would be on the weekends if they had one for the iPhone so that I can keep track when I can't get to a computer!!
MFP, once again... made my day!
Thanks!
BTW, I didn't eat the donuts. I don't know if everyone missed it, but I was having a hard time denying the donut a customer brought in for me... I didn't eat it though. It was a chocolate eclair with cream filling.. but I gave it away!!
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I wondered what happened to that donut....Great job. When I blow that many calories, it better be the best donut in town! I bet that one wasn't even the perfect donut. Good luck at Tire Kingdom (I hate doing stuff like that, too, I don't like confrontation), and step away from the candy canes.I HAVE TO SHARE!!!!
So my day is going well but I am dreading this evening.. I have to go raise hell at Tire Kingdom for trying to charge me $89.00 for a problem THEY caused... and as the minutes tick down to 5:00 (only 35 minutes) those candy canes the boss brought in look better and better (im a stress eater) so I decided to get on here and see whats going on. I have a message.
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MFP, once again... made my day!
Thanks!
BTW, I didn't eat the donuts. I don't know if everyone missed it, but I was having a hard time denying the donut a customer brought in for me... I didn't eat it though. It was a chocolate eclair with cream filling.. but I gave it away!!
I'd better get off the computer and get some exercise. See you later everybody. -Susan0 -
Good afternoon everyone! My posts will be primarily in the early afternoon. I spend most of my mornings doing chores and working out. We have a high of 10 degrees :huh: here in the Inland NorthWest. I have to go out every hour and break the ice on my horses water trofts. Not so bad except for the fact I have seven of them. Feeling great and ready to lose some weight!
SW 147
GW 135!
I can't wait to get into shape so I can stay fit with my kids! So planning on being the cool mom!:laugh:
Look out Challenges here we come!!!! GO FAB FOURS!!!!:bigsmile:0 -
Hi! Just found this group today and figure it's better late than never... although the initial post said you'd be starting Dec. 8th (which is today!) so maybe I'm not technically late? :huh:
Little bit about me...
I just turned 25, I'm the director of a middle school after school program, I live with my boyfriend. I have been on MFP since last March. Started in March at 153 lbs. and got down to 140 by August, but I've gained it all back. I have never had any health issues whatsoever, but in the last 2 months found out that I have high thyroid levels and I'll soon have to be on medication. I never believed it when I heard overweight people blame their thyroid, but now I totally do! My appetite has been through the roof
To make matters more complicated, I was very, very sick for a while and just found out that feeling so terrible is due to having at least a gluten-sensitivity, if not Celiac's Disease... I'm in the process of seeing doctors and specialists. So, for about a month and a half now I have been 100% gluten-free which is SO much harder than it sounds :noway: But, I feel a lot better. I started running in June, ran my first 5k in August and am up to almost 5 miles. I'm in the process of convincing myself that I can be ready for a half marathon by October :noway:
Anyhow, I know I can do this because I've already done it once!
My starting weight (as of this morning): 153.4
My goal at the end of 4 weeks is: 148.4 (a difference of 5 pounds)0 -
Hey Susan,
I joined the group but wanted to see if you were creating the chart you showed us before? I am really excited about this and the challenge gets me more excited. How do I know if I'm in or not? Thanks for all your time to help each and everyone of us. I am a stay at home mom. My kids are ages 10, 7 & 3. I have a tendency to "snack" on their leftovers. I am going to NOT be the human garbage can anymore. It is just amazing to see everyone's results and I know I can do it too!0 -
Here Goes!
Starting Weight: 170
Goal Weight: 160
Ready, Set, Go!!0 -
Hi! Just found this group today and figure it's better late than never... although the initial post said you'd be starting Dec. 8th (which is today!) so maybe I'm not technically late? :huh:
Little bit about me...
I just turned 25, I'm the director of a middle school after school program, I live with my boyfriend. I have been on MFP since last March. Started in March at 153 lbs. and got down to 140 by August, but I've gained it all back. I have never had any health issues whatsoever, but in the last 2 months found out that I have high thyroid levels and I'll soon have to be on medication. I never believed it when I heard overweight people blame their thyroid, but now I totally do! My appetite has been through the roof To make matters more complicated, I was very, very sick for a while and just found out that feeling so terrible is due to having at least a gluten-sensitivity, if not Celiac's Disease... I'm in the process of seeing doctors and specialists. So, for about a month and a half now I have been 100% gluten-free which is SO much harder than it sounds :noway: But, I feel a lot better. I started running in June, ran my first 5k in August and am up to almost 5 miles. I'm in the process of convincing myself that I can be ready for a half marathon by October :noway:
Anyhow, I know I can do this because I've already done it once!
My starting weight (as of this morning): 153.4
My goal at the end of 4 weeks is: 148.4 (a difference of 5 pounds)
I just want to let you know that I also have thyroid issues. I just went to the doctor last week to find out if this could be contributing to my weight gain and of course she said it is very likely. So I am being retested to see if medication is necessary. We will find out Thursday the results. So I wanted to let you know that it is very possible that your thyroid could be the culprit. I hope you will do well in your jouney to losing the weight you wanna lose. Good luck!0 -
Hi F'rs (Fab Fours),
Just entering my info. Are we challenging each day or each week? I challenge us all to NO , Notta, None sugar tomorrow!!!!!!
SW- 148
GW- 1450 -
Hi! Just found this group today and figure it's better late than never... although the initial post said you'd be starting Dec. 8th (which is today!) so maybe I'm not technically late? :huh:
Little bit about me...
I just turned 25, I'm the director of a middle school after school program, I live with my boyfriend. I have been on MFP since last March. Started in March at 153 lbs. and got down to 140 by August, but I've gained it all back. I have never had any health issues whatsoever, but in the last 2 months found out that I have high thyroid levels and I'll soon have to be on medication. I never believed it when I heard overweight people blame their thyroid, but now I totally do! My appetite has been through the roof To make matters more complicated, I was very, very sick for a while and just found out that feeling so terrible is due to having at least a gluten-sensitivity, if not Celiac's Disease... I'm in the process of seeing doctors and specialists. So, for about a month and a half now I have been 100% gluten-free which is SO much harder than it sounds :noway: But, I feel a lot better. I started running in June, ran my first 5k in August and am up to almost 5 miles. I'm in the process of convincing myself that I can be ready for a half marathon by October :noway:
Anyhow, I know I can do this because I've already done it once!
My starting weight (as of this morning): 153.4
My goal at the end of 4 weeks is: 148.4 (a difference of 5 pounds)
I just want to let you know that I also have thyroid issues. I just went to the doctor last week to find out if this could be contributing to my weight gain and of course she said it is very likely. So I am being retested to see if medication is necessary. We will find out Thursday the results. So I wanted to let you know that it is very possible that your thyroid could be the culprit. I hope you will do well in your jouney to losing the weight you wanna lose. Good luck!
Thank you for telling me! My doctor said last time I was there that I could go on medicine now because my levels are pretty high, or I can wait. He said I'll be on it for the rest of my life so I opted to wait- I'm generally not much on taking medicine unless it's really necessary. Well, I may have missed the boat... I think I should have started it. I gained about 13 pounds back in a month and a half. Please send me a message and let me know what your doctor says. The whole thyroid thing is new to me, so I will take all the support and help of others that I can get! :flowerforyou:0 -
Hi everyone! It was a stellar day with excellent calorie counting and 45 minutes of PX90 Cardio. Of course I thought I'd die around half-way through, but I didn't and have lived to post yet another evening. :-)
So the finale of THE BIGGEST LOSER is coming on in a moment ... remember that we all can do this! See you all in the morning!
Cheryl0 -
Kelynn - WELCOME!:flowerforyou: You're going to love this group. I'm glad you've decided to great treatment for your thyroid (we spoke about this a few months ago on another thread). My doc wants my TSH at 1.0. Best of luck to you. You're going to love feeling good. I always felt like such a failure before, now I feel empowered. It's corrected my metabolism AND my attitude.
rose - I'm hypo and got treatment within the last 6 months. It's wonderful to feel like normal people again! If anyone else is doing everything right - and still not losing, get your thyroid checked (it's not just for old women). Especially if other people in your family have thyroid issues.
ebh - I will post the chart tonight. Most of us have posted now.
cherlou - excellent work! you are an inspiration to me.
Susan0 -
Great idea, Verda. Thanks for the suggestion.Hi F'rs (Fab Fours),
Just entering my info. Are we challenging each day or each week? I challenge us all to NO , Notta, None sugar tomorrow!!!!!!
SW- 148
GW- 145
Today's challenge, suggested by Cherlou, was just to post our real weight and 'fess up to reality! It's hard seeing that number in print.
Tomorrow's challenge: No Sugar. Is everybody up for that challenge?0 -
Hi Everyone
I am one day late but can I still join?
I started MFP a few months ago, lost about 10 lbs but its all back on. Depression/stress makes me eat and most of the times it's in the car or at night when hubby is not in and kids are up stairs.
Current weight 176
Goal weight 145
31 pounds!!!!
I turned 40 this year. I have 3 boys (10,8,5) We run our own company and work in the office from 8 am until 1pm. Then I pick up the kids and be a housewife the rest of the day.
I am living in Malaysia so my timing is slightly different, ahead of you all.
Right now we are having the big schoolholiday break.
Since we are short of staff I have to work even more what the kids don't really like.
I need the support to carry on and not give up.
I am not e real sports freak, but will start again
This morning I walked 5 times up and down the staircase as a start haha0 -
I am so ready for the NO sugar challenge! I don't crave sugar so it should be pretty easy! I crave meat instead. I know that sounds funny, but I love to snack on lunch meat and summer sausage. As of yesterday I found out that my summer sausage for 3 thin slices has like 9g of fat. I was so disappointed, but I am getting over it!
Does anyone else have a hard time sleeping at night. My boot camp instructor said I was pushing myself to hard... I told him it feels so good and I have so much energy it is hard to stop!
One day down and feeling amazing!0 -
Hi Group! Very exciting day - I weighed in and am 2 lbs. down since Thursday, got measured, had a good cry with my trainer, a really hard work out and am ready to start the first 4 weeks towards my first mini-goal!
Starting Weight: 199.5lbs
4-Week Mini Goal: 191.5 lbs.
8 lbs, 4 weeks, 2 lbs per week
One question, I am trying to post my ticker and I followed all of the rules, but my settings doesn't have a signature option, anyone know why????0 -
Hi Pammer, great job reaching onederland!!Hi Group! Very exciting day - I weighed in and am 2 lbs. down since Thursday, got measured, had a good cry with my trainer, a really hard work out and am ready to start the first 4 weeks towards my first mini-goal!
Starting Weight: 199.5lbs
4-Week Mini Goal: 191.5 lbs.
8 lbs, 4 weeks, 2 lbs per week
One question, I am trying to post my ticker and I followed all of the rules, but my settings doesn't have a signature option, anyone know why????
Try this for your ticker:
Go to the TOOLS tab at the top of the page. Go to Weight Loss Ticker and create one for yourself, following the cues.
Go to GET THE CODE FOR YOUR TICKER (the BBcode). Copy that code.
Go to the COMMUNITY tab, and then to SIGNATURE (below the Message Board heading).
Paste your ticker code into your signature. You can erase everything after the URL notation: ie the "created by My Fitness Pal....." etc.
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have any questions.0 -
:bigsmile: Excited about the "no sugar" challenge! Who thought of the daily challenges anyway? Thats a great idea! I will give it my best try. I did so good today, i caught myself wanting to pick at my husbands dinner while i was cooking it and had to remind myself not to do it. Still need to exercise though... I scrubbed my kitchen tiles for about 2hr today with a tooth brush, maybe i will count that as exercise. Think that counts? Shelly0
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Patty09, Welcome to our group! :flowerforyou: What would you like to weigh in 4 weeks? A 1-2 pounds per week loss is recommended. You'll have to tell us more about life is Malaysia.
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ashaver, it's so great to hear of your energy. Sorry about the sleep - is caffeine an issue? It's such a powerful drug for me, that I must avoid it. Also, a warm bath before bed helps. Oh, and a really boring book. Is it falling asleep that's hard - or staying asleep?
shelly, I think that scrubbing the floor really counts! Also, I used to pick and taste so much before a meal, that I probably had a full meal of calories before I even sat down to dinner (and by that time, I wasn't hungry anymore, but it was time to eat - so I ate again). I'm much better at that, now. Either I don't pick, or I eat less at mealtime when I do pick.0 -
He everyone.....just testing the "ticker".
While I'm on here, I suppose I should admit to a pretty bad day of eating. AND tomorrow won't be that great either. All our managers at work are making us lowly support staff our xmas lunch and I'm just going to have to partake in a little of that :0).
Anyways.....hope everyone is doing much better than me this week :-)0 -
It worked!!!He everyone.....just testing the "ticker".
While I'm on here, I suppose I should admit to a pretty bad day of eating. AND tomorrow won't be that great either. All our managers at work are making us lowly support staff our xmas lunch and I'm just going to have to partake in a little of that :0).
Anyways.....hope everyone is doing much better than me this week :-)0 -
There are 36 of us! Woot!
Let me know if there are any mistakes. Thanks!0 -
Im in for the no sugar challenge tomorrow (Wednesday). Great challenge!!! Sugar is one of my a big weakness for me. So this is great!0
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I never posted my goal weight for the end of the 4 weeks, so now I am posting my goal weight of 169.4. I know it's a small goal only 5 pounds, but I have learned if I set too high of a goal I get disappointed. So I will start with small baby steps. Every pound counts!!!!
For those that watched the Biggest Loser Finale tonight...wow if that doesn't get you motivated, I don't know what will! That was an awesome finale and to see the change in the contestants. Not just the physical aspect but also the emotional part. Having weight issues is such an emotional barrier it is so hard to deal with. But knowing that we can change physically and emotionaly is just amazing. I want this emotional barrier lifted for good...ready to be happy again:happy:
We all can be Biggest Losers too! Just think, day one is almost over, well pretty much over! Lets get on the ball again tomorrow!!!0 -
I'm in! I need to lose weight before my wedding in Oct. 2011. I'm currently at my heaviest and I HATE it! I need motivation and support. I slipped over Thanksgiving (I didn't even think about logging on to this site) and I'm ready to get back at it! I just started with this site a couple of weeks ago, but I love it!
SW: 160
CW: 159
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We are about the same...stress eaters. But no more. Lets get over this eating battle. I too am a stay at home mom and we have our own business too. So I totally understand what you are going through. Struggling with the business, home and school. It is hard. I am trying to use the 30 second rule...is it really worth the 30 seconds that it is in our mouth? I say NO. So that has been helping me here lately! Good luck, glad you joined.0
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Unfortunately I am going to have to skip tomorrows challenge.. There is absolutely no way I can have no sugar tomorrow. I went through my entire pantry and refrigerator/freezer and I have nothing with no sugar except chicken breast, butter, and spices. I can maybe go for less then 100g... but I cannot see how nilch is a possibility for me. I think something like that may need to be something that is prepared for so I can go buy a days worth of sugar free food. I am sorry..
I hope I am not dissapointing people. I will go for less the 100g though!0 -
Jitteryspork,
A 100g goal is more reasonable than no sugar at all. I looked also through my cabinets/fridge and there was no hope. So I am all aboard the 100g challenge!
See you all on tomorrow!0 -
Welcome wmb0124! :flowerforyou: I got you in the chart (see previous page). Your goal is very achievable, in time for your wedding. Congratulations!
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On the sugar challenge: Perhaps no sugar is too difficult. Maybe we could avoid all excess sugars (candy, desserts, sugary drinks, etc.) for one day? What do you think?
Susan0 -
Kelynn - WELCOME!:flowerforyou: You're going to love this group. I'm glad you've decided to great treatment for your thyroid (we spoke about this a few months ago on another thread). My doc wants my TSH at 1.0. Best of luck to you. You're going to love feeling good. I always felt like such a failure before, now I feel empowered. It's corrected my metabolism AND my attitude.
rose - I'm hypo and got treatment within the last 6 months. It's wonderful to feel like normal people again! If anyone else is doing everything right - and still not losing, get your thyroid checked (it's not just for old women). Especially if other people in your family have thyroid issues.
ebh - I will post the chart tonight. Most of us have posted now.
cherlou - excellent work! you are an inspiration to me.
Susan
Susan- Yes! Now I remember talking to you. I'm a visual person so when you changed your little picture there under your name (yep, I'm pretty sure that's the technical name for it! :laugh: ) I didn't "recognize" you! I'm hoping that at my appointment in February the doctor will start me on the medicine- not because I actually want to take it, but because something's gotta give! I can't live like this anymore (even though it's only been 3 or 4 months, really). As you said, I need a major attitude and metabolism correction!0
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