losing 100 lbs in 2007 - Week of 9/10-9/16

[Dreamcometru]

Hi everyone:

I "officially" weighed in at my research group at 189.7, so I changed my stats. Okay, so I only lost 1.2 lbs last month. At least it's an "official" loss and I made it to the 180's. Two other people in my group are facing the same situation. The last 2 months they have only dropped 1 lb, so I'm hoping to break that and get into a losing mode again. I started off great this am with eggs for breakfast. I hope I can keep it going.

Kbetz: You shouldn't worry about the socializing and the friend thing. My hands were so full at your age. My kids were young and I was working full time. People did get impatient with me for not volunteering or not taking up invitations to get togethers. It was just too much. I needed the time with my kids. It is, even now at times, too much, even though I really only have 1 left at home. I do, now, find myself separated from the rest of the world. I have managed to hold on to one really close friend from gradeschool and high school. I have tons of acquaintences in the community through all the sports and activities my kids participated in, but I find they aren't friends. Now that we don't have our kids in common anymore, we don't see each other or contact each other. Its worth it though. Take every minute you can and spend it with your family. They come first and always will. The time the kids are little goes by so fast. I really miss it. I am in a state of transition right now and DH and I have many goals to look forward to that we are getting closer to, but we have put things on hold to raise our family which is the most important. So good for you. You are doing the right thing.

Penny: I'm so sorry about your job. I hope you find new employment soon.

Tiffany and Kbetz: You guys are doing so good with your walking. Congratulations.

Hi Divine, Bug, Jennifer, Lisa and anyone else I missed.

[mycattaz]

WTG DReam..... !!!!

Penny sorry about your job... I am sure you will find one soon

kbetz- Hey girl nothing wrong with wanting to be with your family.... they should be one of your first priority.... I am a home body.... I love being at home.... I dont' have alot of friends.... My dh is my best friend...... and I guess my mom and daugter and mother in law come in next.....

whitehouse, i appreciate that you talk about your WOL.... I have never been shy about talking about on here what the Lord does for me and don't you be either.... there are so many people out there that are unhappy and dont know why..... knowing I can talk with the Lord everyday, is what give me my sanity and peace....without Him, I can do nothing..... with him all things are posible.....

I am still in Tennessee.... I talked to my daughter this morning and her husbands brother killed himself last night.... this just breaks my heart..... So much pain in the world.... it saddens me that someone can be so unhappy that they would want to end it all..... it truly breaks my heart..... I am praying for the family now... they are not a close family... which also saddens me.... its times like this you appreciate your family even more and realize that life is truly short and we should live for the day....

hope everyone is having a great day....

[thewhitehouse]

Hello to all you thinning Ladies!!

BUG - I hope you get some rest tonight. How much longer are you going to work these two jobs? Do you always work two jobs, or are you just trying to get way ahead financially? Just remember, if you start getting too ran down, something is going to have to give or you will not stay healthy. Are you taking vitamins too? What a nice surprise for your DH. I bet he is going to be so shocked and happy.

Mycattz- So so sorry to hear about your SIL brother. You know, a lot of that sadness and feeling of loss of control not just comes from not knowing or trusting in God, but the Bible clearly states that demons are prowling the earth looking for someone to devour. And if we do not know are position in Christ, we do not know that we have the authority over them. We do not know that all we have to do is say "get away from me, you little deceiving imp, and don't come back, In the name of Jesus." They HAVE to listen to us. Yes, they probably will come back or another one will, but only at first. When we stay persistant and realize we truly are fighting against them and not flesh, they will eventually leave us alone. I am sure the devil is happy about what happened and the Heavenly Beings are sad. I hate it when the devil gets some one to do things like that. Gives us even more reason to pray for others. I will pray for comfort in that family.

About my post last night, thank you for letting me know it was ok. I just was tired and going on and on and on...I wasn't sure I offended anybody. So i edited it, and then I felt bad for editing it. I felt like I was ashamed of my faith and God. So I had a talk with Him and everything is A OK!! But thanks!!

[thewhitehouse]

Kbetz- I wasn't sure if you were offended last night because you didn't respond right away. My own insecurities, I guess. (or the deceivers telling me a lie). but apparently you were busy talking to your DH!! As you see, I edited it. I wish I wouldn't have now, but I really didn't know exactly everything i was saying, just kept typing and not rereading. But I am so happy that you are thinking more about church and God again. We all have growing pains, right? This might just be one for you!!

I feel more of a sense of urgency to reach people lately. The signs are evident and more parallel to Revelations then ever. With Russis developing mass weapons again. And they are already using the planes that don't need people in them. They have taken "possession" of the North Pole. And they are also having secret talks with Hamas (who hate Israel with a passion). Well, it won't be long until Russia attacks Israel. And the next thing to happen after that is the Rapture. Jesus coming back for His church. If you have the time, watch "The Jack Van Impe" ministries show. He is out of Michigan and a very well know evangalist. He takes current newspaper articles and relates them to revelations. This man KNOWS over 15,000 scriptures. He is amazing. But, like I said, he shows what is happening in the world and lines it up with the Bible. Puts things into perspective. I don't know when he is on there. Here he is on Sunday nights at 11:00pm. But it is different every where. I think it is wednesday nights in MI. My 14 y/o son and I try to watch it every week. It's "our thing".

[thewhitehouse]

kbetz- did you lose two lbs.? I am I pretty sure this whole throwing my body off one day a week works. Saturday, I ate non-LC foods and gained 1 1/2 pounds. Now I did plan this since it worked the week before and I wanted to see if it works al lthe time. Anyways, I already lost that 1 1/2 pounds that I gained and another two pounds! hip hip... hip hip...(some one please say hooray)

[Bug]

mycattaz - I'm so sorry. HUGS to you and your family!! Know that we are with you dear!!!

thewhitehouse - I have been doing 2 jobs for I guess a little over 12 years on/off. Nothing new - it does catch up with me at times though. Thanks!

We have a monkey wrench with the rims. I'm waiting on them calling me back with some specifics. I'm not really good at waiting... (stomping feet)... will keep you posted.

[thewhitehouse]

Hip HIp hooray for Dream!:clap: That is awesome. You are doing great. Also, think of it this way, I know you haven't been losing like you use to, but you are so maintaining and it is as vitally as important. You will get over this plateau, your body just needs time to adjust and get use to the fact that it isn't going to store up any more. congratulations, sweetie!! You are doing good on the walking too!!

Divine- I am really doing what you said about shaking things up and it works so well. It's like it gets another jump start going. How exciting. I decided on Sundays, instead of Saturdays, that I will have a free day. I am not gorging on HC foods, but eating sensibly. Just not tallying grams and having a few things I wouldn't normally eat. It seems to me that my body then kicks it in the following week. It is so exciting!! Also that one day of flexibility helps me get thru to the next week. Thanks for your wisdom.
I am glad you found a way to keep doing H2O aerobics as inconvenient as it is, it is so good for the body!! Good job. Is your mama letting you adjust her food, or is she fighting you still? do you think that last episode scared her or is she in the "I don't care" mode? Please give me her first name so I can pray for her.

[mycattaz]

Originally Posted by thewhitehouse

Hello to all you thinning Ladies!!

BUG - I hope you get some rest tonight. How much longer are you going to work these two jobs? Do you always work two jobs, or are you just trying to get way ahead financially? Just remember, if you start getting too ran down, something is going to have to give or you will not stay healthy. Are you taking vitamins too? What a nice surprise for your DH. I bet he is going to be so shocked and happy.
Mycattz- So so sorry to hear about your SIL brother. You know, a lot of that sadness and feeling of loss of control not just comes from not knowing or trusting in God, but the Bible clearly states that demons are prowling the earth looking for someone to devour. And if we do not know are position in Christ, we do not know that we have the authority over them. We do not know that all we have to do is say "get away from me, you little deceiving imp, and don't come back, In the name of Jesus." They HAVE to listen to us. Yes, they probably will come back or another one will, but only at first. When we stay persistant and realize we truly are fighting against them and not flesh, they will eventually leave us alone. I am sure the devil is happy about what happened and the Heavenly Beings are sad. I hate it when the devil gets some one to do things like that. Gives us even more reason to pray for others. I will pray for comfort in that family.

About my post last night, thank you for letting me know it was ok. I just was tired and going on and on and on...I wasn't sure I offended anybody. So i edited it, and then I felt bad for editing it. I felt like I was ashamed of my faith and God. So I had a talk with Him and everything is A OK!! But thanks!!

My son in law come from a family of non-believers..... When he meet my daughter he went to church for the very first time.... he was in his early 20's at the time.... it saddens me, when someone is in so much pain and misery and if only they knew the Lord things would be so much better.....

I was telling my daugter the other day... that life is hard.... and there are so many people out there that are hurting.......... they think they got to have this or that to make them happy but true happiness, comes from knowing the Lord..... I told her that things arent prefect in my life... But, God never promise it was going to be easy, but that he would never leave me and be with me till the end of time....


you got to stand up for what you believe in this day and time.... stay strong

[Bug]

Okay - I hate it - you hear me - hate it when people thing I'm a 'woman' so I don't know anything about cars. I may not know everything but I do know some things. The company got the wrong rims in today and they are suppose to get the right ones tomorrow morning. That's just aggravating and I told them that. I was hoping to have them installed tonight since I'm off tonight. Now, I'll have to make arrangements tomorrow sometime between job 1 and job 2. If they don't come in tomorrow, I'm just getting a refund - end of story.

Thanks for listening.

[mycattaz]

Bug I know I come accross that kind of thing too..... I was a single mom for a while... so I had to learn alittle bit about cars.... dh still doesn't think I know anything...lol

[Jennifer]

Originally Posted by kbetz0419

jenifer- who hard was the coutch to 5K for you. I can walk 2 miles in about 20 minutes. I though about starting the 5K but I fear not being able to do it.

I find it challenging but very fun. 2 miles in 20 minutes is very fast! You must be practically running as it is. 5k is 3 miles so you're just about there anyway.
I agree that you have to do what is best for you. I don't think you have to worry about turning into your mom. Just with all the activities you have to do for your kids you're getting out and doing a lot.

Dream - Congrats on getting into the 180s!

Lisa - I'm so sorry about your DD's BIL.

Bug -

Penny, Miss M, Tiffani !

[Dreamcometru]

Thanks Lisa, my cheering section. And Jennifer and Tiffani too. Although it's not the first time I reached the 180's, but this makes it more official.

Lisa, I'm so sorry about your DD's BIL. Gosh, that's tough. My prayers go out to the family.

Bug, this scenario sounds sort of similar. I ordered a saxaphone case special for DD1 for Christmas THREE MONTHS IN ADVANCE! When I didn't hear from the music store by the first of December, I went in and asked what the status of my order was. They said there was a mistake and it never went out. Ugh, so she got her present after Christmas. Its so frustrating because you have such good intentions and when somebody wrecks your plans, Arrrrrrrgh!

[mycattaz]

thanks Jennifer, dream.... I didn't know him...it just break my heart that anyone lives would come to the point of sucide..... its just all so sad

[IdealMuse]

So did anyone watch Biggest Loser last night?

What did you think?

[Jennifer]

Originally Posted by IdealMuse

So did anyone watch Biggest Loser last night?

What did you think?

I have it on my TiFaux but haven't watched yet. But I read a spoiler so know who got voted off.

I'm rooting for Lezlye - we're from the same hometown.

[mycattaz]

Originally Posted by IdealMuse

So did anyone watch Biggest Loser last night?

What did you think?

I watch it.... I was sorry the lady that got voted off, was voted off... but was glad to see at the end that she is still losing weight..... I have been waiting for this show to come back on since last year....

[Divine Miss M]

Hey, everybody - so many posts, so little time! It was a busy day but I was majorily annoyed to find I GAINED .4 lbs...know why? It had to be the 2 low-carb tortillas last night. I was a bit nervous about having them but I measured everything - all day...even the stuff for the tortillas - the ground turkey meat and the scant amt of cheese and the low-carb dressing. I am beginning to suspect I can't have any turkey products except the white meat straight from the turkey...every time I have turkey bacon I gain. Now it is happening with ground turkey!

I usually plug everything into FitdayPC for the day so I know what I'll be eating. But one of my sons made ground turkey tortillas to surprise me last night, as he knew I had been very busy all day and was so tired...and I hoped they wouldn't hurt... until I changed my FitdayPC totals after the fact. Yikes, my calories jumped to about 1500! Now the strange thing is that Fitday says I should be eating more than 1800 calories a day, more like 2300. Sure, right! Look what happens when I go over 1100!

I have to say, I was so disgusted to see yet another gain...over the past 4 days, I'm slowly gaining all the weight I lost so far this month. When I stop exercising, the scale drops. The minute I start exercising again, it stops. But I was so determined today, I decided to go to the lunchtime swim and I kicked my own caboose, really hard! If the scale wants to be stubborn, so be it. I am still working on my lean body mass and toning up my muscles.

Tonight, I'm going to sit down and read my new low-carb books on Protein Power. Hopefully, I'll discover a few secrets.

I will catch up with all of you, hopefully tomorrow night!

[kbetz0419]

I just have a minute to say that I didnt go to the girls night in. I didnt take the kids and drop them off at the new church either. guess what we did do.............
We had my dad watch the youngest 2 kids and we took the oldest two to the adventure club and stayed with them (Church program). We didnt feal rite about leaving them with people we didnt know so we stayed. DDs teacher wasnt there so the "youth minister" was the sub. It was awsome because I really wanted to know what the heads of the church were like. I spent 90 minutes shadowing her and being an assistant. It was so much fun and I really related to her. ( By the way she home schools) DH shadowed the 2nd grade teacher and helped her out because she didnt have a helper tonight either. We shared in a meal and had a great time. My oldest DS has a bully bothering him at school and he was there tonight. When my son walked in he yelled at my son and I steped up and said WHAAAT? He backed down for now and I may have to figure out who is Moma is and have a little chat. We are definatly going on sunday. The youth minister is so great. My husband and I said that the most important thing is that kids are happy and comfortable. Grown ups adjust. I cant imagine it not being anything less than wonderful for worship. They have 3 services on sunday. I guess it is pretty populated. This is what we haveing been looking for the last cupple of years. We have tried half dozen churches and there was always something that didnt click . Either DH wasnt comfortable with the style, or the isles were to small. ( I was to big) or they had no kids are I didnt aprove of teen agers running the nursery.
I loved taking my childen somewhere that we didnt hear cause words or fighting all night.
By the way... we didnt crash the program we stoped by the church today and asked if it would be ok if we came and checked it out. Every one was so nice and we wernt the youngest adults there. I guess it is filled with mostly families raising kids.

[kbetz0419]

Tiffani- I didnt loose 2 exactly. I lost somewhere around 5 since we started the challenge then had a opps and gained, so as of last saturday I was only still down 2. I am telling yet how much for this week but I am Looooooooosing. My lowest this far has been 250 for about a day.

[kbetz0419]

Divine- for some reason I can not have any of the low carb or frankenstin foods. I tried a bite of the walden farms marshmelow again last night. DH bought it for me since they were haveing ice cream. I had 1 tabelspoon and in about 15 minutes I was dubbled over in pain. I thought last time it might have just been old but this was a new jar. The LC stuff makes me gasy.
I am sure you will loose some soon. Keep on smileing and trying.

Hi Jenifer, Bug and Lisa-- Thanks for all the support on letting my self not let the world decide what I will and will not do.

[Divine Miss M]

Dream! Whoo-hoo, hon - I'm so excited about something I just read and knew I had to share it with you right away! I simply had to get back online because I'm reading Protein Power tonight, and I came across a section that sounds exactly like your situation!

Basically, the Drs. Eades gave examples of what certain types of exercise will do. One example was of people who walk or run alot and who will eventually find they have to keep doing so just to maintain, but they will see very little loss. If they stop, the scale will start to notch up.

The Eade's solution is as follows: 1)Switch to resistance exercises, 2) count protein grams (their formula, while more complicated, appears to very similar to the LBM formula we discussed at one point - the protein amts. are about equal to those you'll find in The Rapid Fat Loss book) and 3) if one has at least 40% (or more) of one's body wt. to lose, stick with 30 (net) carbs per day until closer to goal. If less than 40% body wt. to lose, one can have a bit more carbs...up them by 5 grams per week.

So far, I see the Protein Power woe as a bit of both Atkins/PSMF in that it controls the carb amts. as well as the lean protein grams. It is not so concerned about real fats, since it advises the use of olive oil and other oils but doesn't provide a specific daily limit...but let's face it, should we follow Protein Power's other guidelines, the scant amt. of real fats aren't going to get very high, either.

Anyway, I thought I'd share this with you right away, because I know how aggravating it is to keep working away and not see the scale budge. If I find more info that might apply to you, I'll be sure to share it, ok?

Btw, the book better explains the reason for my own wt. gain during exercise...I was hoping it's because I'm in the middle of transformation (gaining lean body mass and muscle) and it seems I'm right. Whew! All that means is that I have to be a little more patient...and I need not worry that my metabolism has adjusted to my lc woe.

When I am not shaking it up, my basic lc woe of late is very similar to Protein Power, so that is what I'm going to officially do this week. I had earlier promised myself I had to learn to ignore the scale...and focus on losing the inches! Now PP confirmed my motivation to just do it!

I think I will weigh one last time tomorrow morning...since a Thursday was my start date...then I'll either weigh once a week or maybe even once a month. Instead of scale weighing regularly, I'm going to find a smaller piece of clothing (one that I almost fit into but not quite) and use it to compare my shrinking size every week, too. Beside that, I already measured myself on Sept. 1st, so I will be able to do that again Sept. 30th and see how many more inches I lost!

[Bug]

everyone!

Still waiting for my phone call from the rim place. Tapping foot very impatiently. Giving him until noon today then I'm calling and it won't be so nice.

I have a little bit of a tummy ache from last night still. It's weird. I have found that with taking one of my medicines (which is a shot twice a day) my desire for food and the types of food have drastically changed. It is such an adjustment for my mind/tummy to realize I am just not the same as I was three months ago in what I eat. It's a strange place to be but it's wonderful. I see the different changes in my body with 31 pounds total off and I'm really liking what I see.

I did get to walk last 1.5 miles and this morning I did another mile. So, at least I'm back on track with the treadmill.

Everyone take care and I'll drop in later.

[Dreamcometru]

Thanks Divine. You Rock! I just have to decide what to do for resistance exercises and discipline myself to do them. The 10-minute workout is great for starters. I'm going to do some research and look into other exercises. I'm such an aerobic inclined person. I really need to take 1/2 hour on my way home from work and on the weekends even though I walk, to stop by the gym and JUST DO TONING. Then I don't have to feel so drained and sweaty from burning 900 calories on the treadclimber. I will also continue walking. Lunch hour walks clear my head since I sit at a desk all day. And I'm committed to two other people to walk on the weekends, so I kinda have to keep that up but at least its helping me maintain. When we start running out of daylight, we are going to push harder to do two laps in a shorter amount of time with ankle weights. I've got to pay more attention to my protein consumption and grams. Thanks for all your help. I gotta kick my butt into following these guidelines.

The LC tortillas scare me too, but I have had them on occasion, but usually when I crave something different. I know a whoosh is right around the corner for you!

Okay: Muse - The biggest loser. Love the show. I love the fact that the people on the black team still get to participate. What a bummer if they really got sent home. I would be absolutely devastated.

Bug: Great job on the walking and 31 lbs. You go girl! Good luck on the rims.

Kbetz: I thought you would be welcome with open arms to the youth program for the kids. They will benefit greatly. Great choice!