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I've not been around much since I started my new job 2 weeks ago. I'm doing okay...I love the job. Food wise, I've gained back a couple pounds and I've not been logging. But this week I've been eating really well. Lots of salads and lean meat, and next to no evening snacking. If I can keep it up, I might actually see a…

Well, we are hopeful that we can get our pool up and running...yeah, I know its mid June already, but in Florida you can swim pretty much 8 months out of the year. We need to find someone to get it cleaned out and filled and then have someone maintain it. And we want to take our son to the beach for the first time--need to…

I deal with bipolar disorder as well. My life did a complete 180 in 2007 when I was finally diagnosed and got on medication. The medication is what changed everything for me. I don't have a certain kind of food that does anything, but I notice when I'm eating healthy and exercising, I feel better all around. ~Becky in…

Hey, no fair signing up for a colonoscopy to get ahead in the birthday challenge. LOL. Now everyone who is participating need to schedule one. I found that the best weight loss diet for me was the one where you lose 10-12 pounds in 1 day. Of course, that involved birthing a baby who was over 9 pounds, but I digress. I…

I will probably participate in the mini-challenges, but 15 pounds in a month would be too high of an expectation for me to set for myself. I tend to set goals that are too lofty (for me) and then if I fail, I'm left in a worse place. I, however, will be cheering you on, Heather!! ~Becky in Florida, where the roaches have…

I too visualize the roller coasters the most. I played softball and tennis from a very young age (we're talking 5 or 6) all the way through high school. I want to do that again. At this weight, I really can't run and my knees are not strong enough for tennis. Today is going well. Last night i was going to have 2 eggs and a…

Happy Birthday, Norah! Blondage, I'm having the opposite issue lately, so I can't offer any suggestions, just my sympathies. Angie, the cop actually gave us a break. School zone is 15 and we were going 45--the fine isnt even list because you have a mandatory court hearing. He knocked it down to 30 in a 15, which easily…

I'm sorry about the situation with your son. I would be going straight down to their office too. I'm so sorry its such a long way. Aside from the $406 traffic ticket (apparently summer school is going on thus the school zone still applies) my husband got when we were on our way to work this morning (we carpool), my day is…

Morning Pat!

Such a timely topic, Julie! I weighed in today and had another gain--almost another pound. I was coming into work and I just said to myself, "this is freaking ridiculous that I cannot get ahold of myself!" For crying out loud, I have a toddler who needs me. I need to be able to keep up with him. WTH is wrong with me?????…

I was feeling really bad yesterday too, so much that I left work a little early. I was still waking up in the middle of the night feeling like I was about to throw up. Its so miserable! Weekend plans. Hmm. I really havent thought much about it, and I just realized it's Friday already! I would like for us to take our son to…

The last couple days, my 14-month old wakes up around 3am and just sits in his crib and chats for awhile before he goes back to sleep. Thankfully, I have not been required to participate in whatrever is going on in there. My husband and I think he has a radio show and since he is starting out, he has to take a really bad…

Angie, happy birthday and thanks for the comments. I definitely am the Queen of "I will start over (fill-in-the-blank)". As Natasha says, there will always be something going on that tests our emotional eating. If I wait, I just might be waiting forever. Karen, thanks for the explanations. Going to check out those…

Wow, thanks everyone for the great support and advice! Heather, I like the idea of taking a step back and doing some prep and planning for healthy meals. My boss will be leaving for vacation after tomorrow--I am actually leaving early tomorrow, so after 1:15pm eastern time tomorrow, I will never have to see or hear her…

Good morning everyone, Ugh, I could really use your help! I havent tracked my food since Friday, had a horrifically calorie laden weekend and here it is Wednesday and is still continuing! I was offered a new job Monday and put my notice in here yesterday. My boss is a psycho, micro-manager who will throw anyone and…

I had a total bomb of a weekend--I didnt log anything and pretty much ate anything I wanted. I think I'm at the point where I'm tired of having to log and measure and weigh everything and I was being a rebel, lol. Scale this morning was not kind (up .4 of a pound) but definitely could have been worse. Thank goodness I…

I hate that it doesn't come off as quickly as it gets put on.

I love my red hair. I love my eyes and my smile. My ankles aren't bad. ~Becky

I try to track my food for the next day the night before. I typically eat the same things for breakfasts and lunches so it's not too difficult. Unfortunately today I chucked my normal 300-ish calorie salad for a 7 layer Mexican wrap, baked chips and 8oz of Coke. But I LIAMO (love the expression, btw). I also have to get my…

I APPROVE OF MYSELF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Karen, curious of what your ED shrink said about you feeling that one slip-up will result in a 30 weight gain. I tend to think this way too--like its all or nothing. Rat, you rock! So glad you have some…

Welcome to the newcomers! I've only been here a little while, but love this group immensely already! My name is Becky, I just turned 40 and have a 14-month old little boy.I'm 5'2" and 283. I started at 290.4 about a month ago. I want to get healthy once and for all so that I can have the energy to keep up with my son and…

Great post! I feel the exact same way--I am frequently shocked when seeing photos or videos of myself. I always look different in my mind. I guess its all the messages we get in our culture that only thin is beautiful. Its been ingrained into us since we were little. Not to mention that at the same time our culture is…

I am feeling a bit discouraged because I've been going over my calories by several hundred everyday. I'm having a hard time staying away from the frappucinos....also had sushi twice this week instead of the salad I've been bringing. I usually have 3 rolls plus steamed dumplings or soup. Even a California roll has over 300…

Norah, how were you able to change that mindset? I sometimes feel the same way and I think that those thoughts hinder me from making any real progress. ~Becky

Thank you thank you thank you, everyone! I am really touched by the words of support.

Thanks everyone! I have an appt with my chiro Friday and with my regular doctor next Tuesday. I was looking at the therapists rates and I can't afford $110 for a session right now. I have a carpy (see what I did there?) insurance plan where you pay 100% of expenses until you meet your ridiculously high deductible. The…

I definitely don't put myself first at all. Seems to be a common theme with all of us. Having a 14 month old, 99% of my time is devoted to him, as it should be. If i took care of myself like I take care of him, I would be healthy. Right now I have several physical things going on with me. I have had vertigo for the last 5…

I loved the descriptive way you wrote this. Very proud of you for this accomplishment!! ~Becky

Julie, hope the playdate goes well. Karen, way to start practicing self-care! I got back on track yesterday after a less-than-stellar weekend and was able to remain within my calories. Today a friend is taking me out for sushi, but I've already looked at their menu and planned what I am going to order. I'm not fully awake…

This is the first time I have ever gone back and logged after going off plan, so that is a victory in itself. I was pretty shocked and horrified to see the results though! Right now I have my calorie range set at 1800. Friday-Sunday were pretty much 3300 calories days. Yikes! But I'm glad I logged it! Blondageh, awesome…