Lose 100 lbs by November 2008 (May thread) --

[cara34]

Wow Jennifer - your face looks so much thinner!! WHEW WHEW!

The last one was so blurry, I couldn't make much out, but I COULD tell you were so much smaller!

My scale isn't moving - I think I'm pmsing! I'm just holding on - it will move!!

[fancyface]

Wow Jennifer. Love the photos. You are doing so well! Very motivational.... thanks for sharing them.

Hi Everyone! Love this board. So much friendly competition and encouragement. Keep on keeping on!

Got a small garden planted. (tomato plants, yellow squash, zucchini squash, cucumbers, green beans. My Mom laughed at the small amount of green beans, but hey, I am looking forward to some fresh green beans from my back yard. If I decide to can some, I will have to buy them at th Farmer's Market probably.

Also planted some petunias and marigolds. Next payday, wanna get some more flowers planted. Loving spring and getting some yard work done. Last year I was too out of shape to do this kind of thing very well and I love being able to.... Also I love being able to play more with my ds who is 3 years old.

Sent a photo to a family member of ds eating ice cream... My hand was visible in the photo, and I got an email back with exclamations about how little my hand looked. Have not seen this family member in nearly 8 weeks (over 45 lbs ago)-- will see them in a couple weeks. If she thinks my looked small, I am eager to hear what she thinks the rest of me looks like.

I purchased a neat exercise outfit today and was able to get xl in the top and the bottom... xl in a regular sizes, not plus sizes. I was and am stunned. Woohoo! Some of the things that have improved so far in my life:

• smaller clothing
• smaller shoes
• fitting into conference room seating without touching the sides of the chairs
• energy
• playing with my son more
• bp down
• blood sugar down
• not depressed as often
• getting out of plus size clothing (still wear some, but it is nice to be fitting into smaller stuff.)
• not as shy of a camera
• more self confidence
• can cross my legs when I sit down
• can reach down and touch my toes
• jewelry is looser
  • starting to feel attractive
  • can sit in a restaurant booth without fear of it being too small
  • looking forward to a family vacation this summer which will include amusement rides

Just so grateful every day that I wake up and have another opportunity to be and do all that I can.

Trying to stay off the scales for a few days. I know that I am doing what I need to do and am trying to not focus on numbers on the scale for a while... although I have to admit, that I love to see those numbers getting smaller...

Heading to bed now. Got a busy Sunday planned.... love it! Loving life, family etc... and thanking God every day.

[cara34]

Beautiful post, Fancy! I feel your peace and joy!!

I had a nice long walk this evening. A good friend of mine who has a special needs child and I were talking recently. Her son, Thomas, is almost 3. This boy has touched so many lives. The family has organized a triathlon that has turned people who were alcoholics, total couch potatoes, etc., into ATHLETES!! A lot of them are friends of this couple who have decided to take care of these bodies they have taken advantage of for so many years and do something - exercise - that Thomas can't do - he doesn't have a choice. What a beautiful epiphany, huh? Gosh, we have a body and we just abuse it and abuse it!


One of the runners in the tri uses this quote all the time - I love it - I just enjoyed everything around me and enjoyed my body as I walked! What a difference that is instead of exercising like it's a chore!!

"I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure."
Eric Lidell
Chariots of Fire

[magickal1]

Jennifer - great pics u looking good girl!!!!!!!!

fancy love ur post so inspirational

cara the scale will move just push thru ..

i say this after total cheat today the guilt is eating me up and omg i had to go right to sleep cuz i felt like i was dying seriously ill - i wont be doing that again wasnt worth it and didnt even tast good , im a binger and i hade to stop myself so i have come along way in that dept - as of tomorrow im back on stillmans and followin it thru - i know the scale is gonna punish me so i plan on staying away from it for a few days till im on stillmans a few days , I am making a promise to myself to not let this ruin all my hard work , but make it a learning experience and move past it.....I know i n eed this board more than ever so ill be spending alot of time here ......

[fancyface]

Good morning All,
Thanks Cara and Magickal.

Cara I love the quote. God did make us for a purpose and sometimes we let our insecurities get in the way. Keeping the faith and fulfilling our purpose is the best feeling in the world -- and yet sometimes we backslide (just like taking that bite or serving of something we know we do not need)--- but God keeps on loving us... we can do no less but learn to love ourselves and keep fighting the fight. I am rambling... loved your post! God blesses us in so many amazing ways. Thanks for sharing.

Magickal I have been struggling some this weekend too and that is one reason I decided to make my list... when I review that list, it is like epiphany all over again.. I really do not want to jeopardize all the good things coming out of this woe -- but temptation is a powerful thing. And of course, my track record has not been so great or I would never have gotten to my highest weight. This board is becoming one of my greatest supports, so I am going to be checking in here as many times a day that I can for a bit... got to stay focused and continually remind myself of what positive things are already happening. Boy, I hope I am making some sense. Gotta run and get ready. Hope Everyone has a great Sunday! Praying that we all hang tough to what we know is working because we are all so worth the successes. WE are worthy of healthy, happy lives!!

[slimdiva08]

GOODMORNING DIVAS


WOW Jennifer you look so small and you look younger too!!!! I mean really the change is drastic, I LOVE IT !!! YOU LOOK GREAT !!!!!!

MAGIK its ok, if you fall down just get right back up and keep on pushin we are here for you

I am still on the hunt for apartments and thats what I was doing yesterday so I didnt post but I was good I stayed on track !!!!! My initial plan when I started was to have a cheat day every two weeks to keep me from cheating and this Monday will make two weeks but I am thinking I am going to push it until Saturday. I want something sweet maybe my TOM is approaching as well GRRRR. Yeah its actually true you change cycles with woman you are around, studies have proven its the sweat glands of woman you are around something like that I read in an article. But true maybe the cyber strength is strong too!!!!

Well I havent been to the Bathroom if you know what I mean so I am going to drink some green tea to see how that helps . Any of you have this problem ? What do you do?

[magickal1]

thx for all the support im back on track and gonna push past yesturday, I know i did it this far and its only one day and im sure there will be another day too but ur right have to pick myself up and get back to wat works..

slimdiva i use senna tea its a natural laxative tea and yes it works really well ...u can find it in the grocery store sometimes goes by different names but the ingredents should say made with senna leafs....

menu
b-none
l-tuna
d- tuna
water , green tea...

[fancyface]

Getting ready to go to a birthday party in a bit. Taking my bottled H2O with me. May stick one of my lc bars in the bag too.. since most folks just serve up the cake and ice cream at 2 pm parties. -- Don't want any of that!!

SlimDiva, I take Dulcolax stool softener at bedtime every other day and have no issues now.

Got to figure out what to wear too... need to get by Goodwill and buy a few things. -- some of my clothes just look too big/bad now.... Love it. A new pair of walking shoes is at the top of the list though. My walking shoes are so much bigger now, that my feet slide in them ---- and that just will not work for long walks.

[cara34]

Hey gals! Well, I, too, have had 2 cheats that were big no nos, BUT, for the first time in my life, I didn't go, "Well, you blew it, you might as well gorge yourself and eat whatever/whenever you want!!" I allowed myself what I wanted to have, and I made a point to remind myself of how NOT to let this be my backslide. For example, I know that anytime I eat bad carbs, I'm going to get hunger pangs soon after. But then I have a choice. I can either eat another bad carb and perpetuate the cycle - hunger pangs, bad carbs, etc., or I can eat something high in protein and get back on track!!

My body or my scale or both are crazy!! I was at 241. At one point yesterday, w/ clothes on, I weighed 245. Then this morning, it's 240!! Like I said, I need to invest in a good, digital scale as mine is cheap AND hard to read exactly. I'm just not going to weigh for a long time and just keep doing what I'm doing. I don't think I'll even update my profile until the end of the month b/c I want it to be accurate, and I want to not focus so much on the scale! I finally got a measuring tape, so getting ready to take measurements.

Magic - I know what you mean about the cheat not tasting good, and certainly not good compared to the guilt associated with partaking! My daughter's last gymnastics class for the semester was Saturday. My husband - you guys will love this - is a remodeler and guess where he has been working...A BAKERY!!! He's been bringing home breads and rolls - really not that tempting, and I've done fine with that. But I asked him to bring 10 cookies for the gymnastics team's little snack. He brought 6 dozen!!! One looked good, so I ate it - and then another - and then another. Funny, I've always liked this bakery's cookies, but this time they left this strange aftertaste in my mouth!! It made me decide that when I do let myself have a small bit of something not on plan, I'm really going to plan it and think about it b/c I don't want to waste it on something that's not even worth it, you know?? I think the reason that cookies didn't taste good was b/c my tastes are different w/o all of the processed crap going in my mouth all of the time! The other night, I made a roast. I put potatoes and carrots and green beans in it - I just got out meat and green beans, but had 3 carrots - MAN, they tasted so good!! It's funny when that's your form of a cheat!! Feels good that 3 cooked carrots is my treat to my body!!!

[SCPeachey]

... I really have to settle down...I havent had a chance to do anything I set out to do this week... I am looking forward to a brand new week and some brand new numbers on the scale.... I really appreciate you ladies being real about your experiences, it really helped me through this week... I was thinking that maybe since you guys were doing so well that maybe I should just drop out and stop posting because everyone is doing so well, I dont want to be a downer so I thought it be best if I left, I really love the fact that you ladies are so supportive and I thank each and every one of you for being an inspiration for me...


Dee

[fancyface]

Well the party was just as I figured it would be -- very high carb -- nada there that I could eat. Was rushing when we left the house and forgot my packed snacks--- so I had ice water and when we left the party, drove by Wendy's and got a jr bacon cheeseburger and a diet coke. Was not even tempted by the stuff there, but could have used a bite of something to eat... there were not even any sugar free drinks.... Had fun seeing some folks, but was slightly disgusted by watching folks eat all that sugary, starchy foods. Now that is a change for me. My ds did not eat much either -- in fact, none of us did. We were all ready to head by Wendys and get some food. Now that is a great feeling to know my entire family is making better choices now too..... not that Wendys is the best by any means, but much better than cake, candy, chips, party mix, mints, Hawaiian tropic fruit punch, pepsi, sprite, dr pepper... All high carb!! Not a veggie tray or fruit tray in sight. I was also hoping for some shrimp..... No such luck!!

Peachy, please don't stop posting. We are all here for each other. When I get discouraged, I can always find inspiration on these boards. The past few days have been rough for me, but this party today kinda confirmed that the 'old' way of eating just isn't for me any more.

DS needs his bath and bed, so good night ladies. Let's face Monday with our heads high and do this thing!! Best wishes to everyone!

[magickal1]

peachy - Dont leave we need u to stay we learn from one another , im far from perfect i had a huge cheat yesturday and the guilt is tearing me up , im trying to move past it but at the same time im beating myself up , wasnt worth it at all now im set back on weight loss , but ill regain that back cuz when i come her i know im gonna get the support to get back on my plan..... we are here for u and thats what its all about ...

fancy wtg girl u rock!!!!!!! feels good to stay in controll and its liek passin a test and u passed so proud of u....

cara-thx for the support no more cookies missy we got a challemge this month and we got to get serious especially me so no cheats from here on out lots of water and lots of lean meat... i can do this just like all of u can ....

slimdiva - hope ur doing great girl!!!!!

Jennifer - hope ur doing well too and the weekend was good to u.

heather - where are u chica?

if i forgot anyone im sry hugs to u all

[SCPeachey]

Originally Posted by magickal1

peachy - Dont leave we need u to stay we learn from one another , im far from perfect i had a huge cheat yesturday and the guilt is tearing me up , im trying to move past it but at the same time im beating myself up , wasnt worth it at all now im set back on weight loss , but ill regain that back cuz when i come her i know im gonna get the support to get back on my plan..... we are here for u and thats what its all about ...

fancy wtg girl u rock!!!!!!! feels good to stay in controll and its liek passin a test and u passed so proud of u....

cara-thx for the support no more cookies missy we got a challemge this month and we got to get serious especially me so no cheats from here on out lots of water and lots of lean meat... i can do this just like all of u can ....

slimdiva - hope ur doing great girl!!!!!

Jennifer - hope ur doing well too and the weekend was good to u.

heather - where are u chica?

if i forgot anyone im sry hugs to u all

Thank you both for caring enough to reply... It means alot to me to have supportive friends around...

[slimdiva08]

Good Morning LADIES

Thanks for all the laxative advice I will be going to get some right after work today !!!! I didnt get on the scale because I am sure I am full of S*** HAHAHAHAHA, That was so corney but I had to say it. My boyfriend GRRR he has pizza this weeked and tacos and had the nerve to buy snicker and bring them in the car and got me a small gross lookin taco salad I was so pisssed with him !!!! So I made him go get me some ribs with no BBQ sauce and a diet 7up! then I was ok

HAVE A GREAT DAY, I have to run to the cafe to get an omlette I will be back to post what my exercise, water and food.

[SUNSHINELADY]

PEACHY,
There are no requirements for this board. Please stay with us! Believe me, we all stall, struggle and try our hardest to stick to dieting and losing which is why are we here? I am not a fast loser this time around. I cannot give up my coffee with cream, and I have cheated at least one day every week which stalls me too. Overall, if I am losing, I am not heading in the wrong direction. Can you look at it from that perspective? A pound is a pound. Yes there are fast losers on this board, but they are strict with plan and everyone's reacts differently. Your time will come.

Cheat free this weekend EXCEPT......the entire medium bag of popcorn at the theater. Why, why, why? PMS? Who knows. All I know is that I had a hard time sleeping with the gut ache it gave me. Cheat free yesterday though and good start today. TOM-hurry and get here!!!

Todays menu:

Breakfast: 5 sausage links
Snack: shaved turkey breast
Lunch: grilled hamb patty
Snack: shaved turkey breast
Dinner: chef salad with ham and turkey

Have a good day!

[Joy66]

Hey Peachy... I am not seeing the wonderful results like some of the ladies here either. But I am seeing a slow decline.

We MUST be neighbors!! I was just across the Interstate this weekend from "the Peach". I took my daughter and 2 of her friends to Bargain Shoes to 'dress shop'. We found a beautiful mermaid type gown for her. It is very stretchy and hugs her form. She has lost 10 lbs. in the last 2 months and I suspect she'll lose a few more before she has to wear this thing (at the end of this month).

Anyway, hope you'll stick around and post. I am going to be watching these ladies much more closely just to see if I can get my numbers to move a little more significantly.

Fancy, as usual, you are an inspiration!

As well as everyone else... I loved the pictures. I hope I get brave enough to do that soon. Loving this forum. It is keeping me motivated. DIVA, you crack me up!!

Just got some books from my girlfriend who went from LC to vegan. I planned 8 days worth of LC menus for my family. I am getting my kids and hubby on this WOE!! I am tired to cooking two meals. And with a few additions here and there for them, this is such a family friendly WOE!! I'll try to post our menus later!

LOVE YA ALL!!

[slimdiva08]

PEACHY DARLING
Girl Please we all have good days and bad days and thats what its all about.... Ya know having that support system of people who understand those good days and bad days cause we can all relate to them ya know. The crazy weight loss on this board lets you know there is light at the end of the tunnel these woman have struggled but they made it through which means we can make it too ya know. So enough about this leaving business, We are a team so we need you too !!!!!!

We are your cheerleaders



B:1/2 Omlette
W: Elliptical (45 min) (30 min weights)
L: 1/2 Omlette
D: Shrimp
S: SF Jello


I really need to do some exercise on the weekend !!!! I guess since the weather is finally breaking I can walk in the morning.

I have a wedding to go to on the 17th so I am focused on being a lil smaller

[magickal1]

slimdiva i love how u put that we are a team good or bad!!!!!! im on stillmans since yesturday i just mowed the yard i have 1.5 acres all grass omg thats workout, drinking a ton of green tea and water hoping to get the scale to move, really want to make goal this month, Im super broke so looks like eggs gonna be my main food this week , being a single momma and a dead beat daddy dont help , but im strong and will not let this put me down , eggs are cheap and they will work , gonna keep doing yard work all week best excersize for me , i hate walking on treead mills , and im a sweating so its working...ok all just recap of goals this month

1 stay on plan
2 no more coffee
3 excersize 5 days a week
4 post everyday
5 support my divas
6 reach my goal of 280

menue
b-hb egg
l-tilapia
d tilapia
tons of water and green tea

hugs to all of u and im so proud of my divas!!!!!

[cara34]

Hi everyone,
I'm doing fine today, but my motivation is yucky! I have an insanely busy schedule this week finishing up my last course work of grad school, major deadlines at work, a sick kid (we've had the pink eye from hell - lasted all week on my son last week, and now my daughter has it!) and I have allergy tests on Wed!

All that to say... I am NOT going to make excuses, I just have to be more prepared than usual! I'm still not weighing until the end of the month (except I will weigh at the dr appt).

Anyway...just bored, bored, bored with my eating, but I have to remind myself that I wouldn't feel any better if I ate some crap!! Actually, I'd feel worse!

B: 2 cheese sticks
S: sf jello
L: cooked turkey pepperonis, dill pickle
D: ??

[magickal1]

cara stick with hon it will pay off, im having the same problem right now just hard to stick with the plan but im trying hard mowed the yard hopin that will make the scale move hopefully ...

[SCPeachey]

Originally Posted by slimdiva08

PEACHY DARLING
Girl Please we all have good days and bad days and thats what its all about.... Ya know having that support system of people who understand those good days and bad days cause we can all relate to them ya know. The crazy weight loss on this board lets you know there is light at the end of the tunnel these woman have struggled but they made it through which means we can make it too ya know. So enough about this leaving business, We are a team so we need you too !!!!!!

We are your cheerleaders



B:1/2 Omlette
W: Elliptical (45 min) (30 min weights)
L: 1/2 Omlette
D: Shrimp
S: SF Jello


I really need to do some exercise on the weekend !!!! I guess since the weather is finally breaking I can walk in the morning.

I have a wedding to go to on the 17th so I am focused on being a lil smaller

I am here and I'm gonna do my best... Thanks for the support from EVERYONE ... You guys rock!!!!