ElizabethMcCathern

I can't get the links to work :(. I'm up again to 196. I'll write it off to an insanely stressful week. (A surgery, 2 sick kids and an infant) But i'm ready to kick it into high gear. :)

It's been a crazy week for me. My official start weight was 194 but on the 2nd it was 198. Not sure what was going on with that. BUT this morning the scale read 190. :D Amazing job you guys!!! Let's have another great week!!

It's a dental surgery. She has to have several teeth removed because she inherited a genetic condition from her biological dad. And she fell and broke one of them off very close to the gum. They're doing it in a surgery center and sedating her with something called "versed" (which is a whole other issue since i've heard…

Thanks y'all. Yeah, that's about right. My stomach is just in knots and i feel nauseated any time i look at food...i've managed saltines here and there and a half a bowl of chicken soup, that that's about it. Trouble is her surgery got pushed back to the 17th so that's a long time. I *prefer* not to take any meds if…

We really need a health food store here. LOL Where do you find the ingredients? Again, i'm looking for minimally processed. :D

Thanks for the suggestion! I'll definitely google some recipes! As for the salt and sugar, here are the values for Bear Naked: Serving Size: 1/4c (which is about my handful) Calories: 140 From Fat: 60 Fat: 7g Sat Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Sodium: 5mg Carb: 18g Fiber: 2g Sugars: 5g Protein: 3g So i'm pretty…

My sister bought me a kit. They have them already pre-packaged at like Hobby Lobby. Basically it comes with the book, plastic sheet protectors, background papers, stickers, and cutouts. So you just put the pieces on your paper the way you like it, add your own pics, and glue (or tape ). I'm sticking to a very plain look.…

Mine is kinda goofy....but I want to have a hot, rockin' bod and by the end of the year land a role on True Blood so I can make out with Alexander Skarsgard on tv! Ok, maybe not, but at least get a hot, rockin' bod so I have a ton more confidence during auditions. :D Good luck to you! I know this will be an amazing year!

Cleaning out the pipes? Well........I guess I see why it makes you feel lighter. haha

Wow. :) Yeah the saltwater thing sounds....well....disgusting. LOL Maybe it's not so bad. Not for me, but as long as it's not going to completely wreck her health then I suppose I won't worry too much.

Wow......maybe i misjudged. It just sounds so extreme....not to mention i'd be worried about not having the energy to work out at all.

Did you really? I'd imagine feeling so tired and...i dunno....bloated. LOL Did you do the saltwater thing or an over-the-counter thing-a-ma-jig?

Thanks y'all. I'm counting on successes for us all this coming year! Pictures are always a reality check for me, but I can't wait to make comparisons! I can't wait! LOL

Starting weight : I'm going with yesterday's weight of 194. I'll be alternating between videos (tae-bo, hip-hop abs, 30 day shred, and on "fun days" i have a bellydance video and a latin dance video as well....and if i feel brave enough.....a hula hoop!) I'm going to try to get in a gallon of water a day and cut back on…

You could add a twist of lemon.....that's what i do. :)

Huh, who knew? LOL Well, at least when i'm drinking green tea i'm not drinking soda or sugary juices, so that's good. I don't mind the taste either.....so Wooot! LOL

LOL Those i won't take. I could google, but...........eh. hahahaha

Sooooo stoked to get started! Just got back from the grocery store, dug up some more workout dvd's and laid out my "skinny jeans" for my halfway picture for extra motivation! Woooot! Thanks for starting this!

i was wondering that too :)

I LOVE your reward system!!! I have a similar one set up. Yay for shoes and Victoria's Secret!!!! :D

Since I have so much to lose, clothes would get waaaaaay to expensive, plus, we have 3 kids with 2 still in diapers so we have very little to splurge as well. But it's important for me to stay motivated, so I budget very carefully. LOL

Just get your ticker code and copy and paste it into the signature box. You'll see it right above you (Home, Recent Posts etc) Everything else you type will be in green. :) I hope that's clear, i'm kinda incoherant today. LOL

I love this!!

I adore herbal teas. I don't know all of the technical stuff though. My new favorite is Linden tea. It helps me de-stress. I can literally feel myself relax.

Thanks! I found it! I'm medium. My wrist was 6.25........wake up call though...my bmi is 32.9!!! It's supposed to be around 20 or so! Guess I need to lose this weight more than I thought! Healthy range is 111-150lbs so i've got a ways to go from my 198!

Ah thank ya! :D

Aw, thanks for that! Made me feel a little less like a loser. :D

Pffft I regifted all that crap! LOL My splurge was the 27 stuffed jalapenos and banana cobbler. :P I do have one tiny piece of advice though...for every crappy decision I make, I make up for it with a healthy one. ie.....crap, I can't believe i just had that coke! Well, i'll drink 2 glasses of water to make up for it! :D…

I'm not a badass yet. YET. I started a few days before Christmas, which in retrospect didn't do me much good since i just gained it all back from the christmas goodies, BUT I am starting anew. :) I wish you tons of luck and success! You can so get this done!

I'm watching it right now! LOL What's ironic is that i don't even know what my frame IS because i've been overweight for so long. :( BUT you're gonna look HOT! :D