Lose 100 pounds by Nov. 08 (January Thread)

[got2getmoving]

Originally Posted by Dissie

: It was great that you were able to share and not try to hide it out of shame, because we all need some support. You will be back in the swing quickly. Don't beat yourself up!

Trust me - I thought about it! Thanks Dissie for the encouragement.

[heidiheidi]

hi gals, not much to report, did exercise class last night, they aren't open on Friday, so I wont do anything tonight.

[dusk]

Originally Posted by GhettoMama

LOL you have a thing about names dont ya Dusk? Funny thing is...I dont even know yours....

Hmmmm . . . I never thought about it as a "thing", but I guess it sounds like a thing, doesn't it? I just thought "Well, if I'm going to be part of a group, I better get to know everybody so I can be a part of the community instead of focusing only on MY progress and MY problems.

And -- you're right. You don't know my real name. I seem to have a problem with plastering my name on the internet. I hope you don't mind calling me dusk.

Originally Posted by Dissie

Hey again, Just thought I would let you all know what finally worked. SOUR! I ate 10 Mild Banana Pepper Rings. They are 2 carbs per 20 rings, Mt Olive brand. It hit the spot and stopped the craving! I only ate 10, so I can eat 10 more when or if it hits me later on today! See you all later!

Hmmmm . . . I never thought about sour to end cravings. I usually go for more fat, or salt, or a sweet treat when I'm craving. Go figure!

Originally Posted by LCinHouston

you can say what the site is in general, but you can't post a link or web address in any way

Really? I didn't know that was a rule on the boards. I'll have to watch that from now on. I post links all the time. Links to articles, or sites that offer something. Is that illegal do you think?

Originally Posted by Missy's Journey

On the 15th just give me your total loss since the day you started the challenge...we will just keep adding it to the total numbers and see how high we get month over month...

Thanks so much for doing that, Missy! Unfortunately, I have no clue how to post spreadsheets here.

I'm truly sorry for you migraines, Missy. I had them as a kid and going to the hospital wasn't an option back then. Now I only get them once in a great while, thankfully. I sort of outgrew them for the most part.

Originally Posted by Jennifer

11 lbs lost since 11/21.

I almost missed your poundage drop, Jennifer!

Originally Posted by Missy's Journey

Jennay

I think Jennay decided for us to call her Jenny. yeah . . . I'm pretty sure that's it.

Originally Posted by got2getmoving

Well I really blew it last night after work. My husband and two kids picked me up from work and they hadn’t eaten yet and my son was hollering for Chinese. So I – out of habit – ate at the Chinese buffet. I was really upset for not controlling myself and eating the food I know I would later regret. Sure enough the rest of the night – I was edgy, frustrated, and just a “bear”. I got the kids bathed and put to bed and I drank my 44 oz of water – trying to wash my mood away. Didn’t work – but today is a new day and a fresh start!

I started out the morning with my vitamins, 40 oz water, and a piece of sausage quiche. I dropped my son off at school and took my daughter to daycare, then headed to the Y to do my ½ mile lap swimming. After swimming I ate 2 Quik Trip (QT) hotdogs w/mustard and a small amount of catsup, drank 44oz QT tea. I am feeling much better today then last night, but still disappointed in myself for caving in sooo easy!

Fonda, my heart sunk when I read you caved to Chinese food, but I am sooooooooooo proud of you for sticking to your guns today! Way to get back on our little wagon train! Good on ya Girlie!

Originally Posted by Off My Duff

Well, this morning is making me rethink my habit of daily weighing. I've been doing quite well, and I thought sure I'd be down a bit this morning. I hopped on the scale and was UP nearly two pounds. It just about did me in. All I could think about was ditching my eating plan and getting a bag of Reese's!

When I got back from the office, I received a piece of bad news. Nothing life threatening, just stressful and annoying, and THAT set me off wishing I had a bag of Reese's too.

But...but...but---I didn't go buy any!
I had tuna salad on Romaine and a cup of decaf coffee instead. I hope that will do it.

Boy, the habit of eating junk to soothe emotions sure is hard to break.

I did put my scale under my bed this morning though, and think I might try to get it out to weigh myself only on the 15th of the month, or only on the 1st, or something like that. Otherwise, seeing that number go up and down every day is just going to do me in.

Ohhhhhh, you're one of THOSE people, aren't you. I'm just teasing you. I had to hide my scale for a while once, too. Worked really well, if I recall.

Originally Posted by SUNSHINELADY

Headache for me today too. I guess I didn't want to be left out.

You know, Cindy, there are other ways you can participate so that you don't feel left out.

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. Are you sure you're okay? Dealing with everything and all?

Well, for me today, I did good. I got a whole lot of errands run that were on my to do list now that I'm able to drive. One of them was to get my drivers liscence renewed. you know . . . I have never NOT like my picture, but I gotta tell you, this time I was utterly and totatly shocked by my DL picture. I mean, you know you're fat, but not THAT fat . . . you know? Goodness me . . . if that doesn't spur someone to keep faithful to their eating plan, nothing will. I'll just have to pull out that DL whenever I want to cave.

[aproudloser]

Hi I started again 1-1-08 and this is def my year. It has to be. I'm tired of retrying and retrying. This is day three and I must say the best of them so far. I had a really hard time yesterday when my boss brought in these wonderful smelling brownies. I didnt eat them though and today I didnt have any cravings except for a little while for a piece of chocolate.

[GhettoMama]

Hi Proudloser! And welcome! Good job on passing up them brownies...I know it was hard for you, but your overcame....YAY!

[bav]

Am I still okay to join you ladies?

[GhettoMama]

of course! Where have you been? Hope your doing good!

[bav]

Originally Posted by GhettoMama

of course! Where have you been? Hope your doing good!

Great!

I've been trying to catch up at work after the holidays, contrary to popular belief, things still break during the holidays

I've had some sort of sinus/cold thing going on this whole week, I'm usually never sick so I don't know what's going on. I'm drinking extra water and watching my sodium but no change. I'm going to beat whatever this is then look at the scale when I'm feeling better.

I'm going to feel better tomorrow. I don't care what this sinus/cold stuff thinks. I'm the boss. (cue the 'Who's the boss' theme song... )

I hope you all have a great weekend.


bav

[dusk]

With fear we avoid challenges -- With confidence we conquer them. -- unknown

[dusk]

Originally Posted by aproudloser

Hi I started again 1-1-08 and this is def my year. It has to be. I'm tired of retrying and retrying. This is day three and I must say the best of them so far. I had a really hard time yesterday when my boss brought in these wonderful smelling brownies. I didnt eat them though and today I didnt have any cravings except for a little while for a piece of chocolate.

You know, we really have it rough. An alcoholic can come to work and not have to worry about someone offering them a drink while their working. There is no pressure or temptation to imbibe while they are doing their job (we're not talking about going out to lunch here), but WEEEEEE have to have brownies, candy, cakes, and all sorts of goodies thrust into our faces all the time! This just helps me to see how much stronger we are than the average person!

WTG, Proud, for fighting off those brownies!

Originally Posted by bav

Great!

I've been trying to catch up at work after the holidays, contrary to popular belief, things still break during the holidays

I've had some sort of sinus/cold thing going on this whole week, I'm usually never sick so I don't know what's going on. I'm drinking extra water and watching my sodium but no change. I'm going to beat whatever this is then look at the scale when I'm feeling better.

I'm going to feel better tomorrow. I don't care what this sinus/cold stuff thinks. I'm the boss. (cue the 'Who's the boss' theme song... )

I hope you all have a great weekend.


bav

Bav. I'm so glad you are back. I hpe your cold gets better soon.

As for me, today, after 4 days of stabilized weight, I was surprised to see the scale at a 1.2 pound loss this morning! That puts me below my first goal of 275! I'm tickled pink here!

Gotta fly, gals. TTFN

[Dissie]

Originally Posted by aproudloser

Hi I started again 1-1-08 and this is def my year. It has to be. I'm tired of retrying and retrying. This is day three and I must say the best of them so far. I had a really hard time yesterday when my boss brought in these wonderful smelling brownies. I didnt eat them though and today I didnt have any cravings except for a little while for a piece of chocolate.

Hi Proudloser, glad you decided to join us. I started again on the first too. I have been cheat free also. It's hard, but we can do this! My boss doesn't bring in goodies, what gets me is, going to the grocery store. Why oh why, do they have to have the bakery right at the front door? All those smells from the bakery and then you hit the deli and smell all that fried chicken, its maddening! It's a conspiracy! lol Just to get to the produce section you have to sprint past this section! Glad you decided to join us!

[Dissie]

Originally Posted by dusk

As for me, today, after 4 days of stabilized weight, I was surprised to see the scale at a 1.2 pound loss this morning! That puts me below my first goal of 275! I'm tickled pink here!

Gotta fly, gals. TTFN

WTG You are doing awesome!

[WildIrishRose]

Good Morning All!!

As for me, today, after 4 days of stabilized weight, I was surprised to see the scale at a 1.2 pound loss this morning! That puts me below my first goal of 275! I'm tickled pink here!

Woo Hoo Dusk that is terrific!! Thanks for the quotes that you post each day - I really enjoy them!

Droppin, bav & aproudloser!

Okay - this may make you all chuckle - I was horrified When I took my measurments the other night I discovered that my thigh measurments are only 5 inches smaller than my husbands waist - YIKES!! I just need to remember that when I feel like I may fall off the wagon.

I hope that everyone has a great day - we are expecting the weather to be much warmer here than the last few days - I'm hoping to get out for a walk with the dogs!

Take Care
Beth

[got2getmoving]

Welcome to all the new or returning posters!! thank you ladies for the encouragement and support. Made it through yesterday with no cravings. Eating last piece of sausage quiche - I have no idea what I will be eating today. I will be home today and tomorrow - around the kids/husband and temptation - gotta love those days off. I got lots of cleaning to do this weekend so it shouldn't be that bad.

[Dissie]

What is everyone eating today?

I tried the recipe from the recipe section for spicy creamy cheesy eggs this morning and they truly are wonderful! Such a comfort food. I could only eat 2 of the eggs, saved the 3rd for a snack later, but they are so good! I definately recommend trying eggs this way!

B 2 of the creamy, spicy, cheesy eggs, 5 sausage links
S 2 sf jellos, 1-8 oz cup of sf lemonade
L romaine lettuce with linda's thousand island dressing.

total carbs so far: 4

I have had 1 cup of coffee, 32 oz of water and the lemonade. Trying to plan my afternoon snack and dinner. Need ideas!

We had fried pork chops last night with steamed veggies. I had 2 left over chops I was planning on snacking on today, but of course dh ate them during the night! I was so mad at him! I was like with all the food in this house you can eat and I can't, you eat my food?

Well off to walmart...See you all later on

[bav]

Originally Posted by dusk

As for me, today, after 4 days of stabilized weight, I was surprised to see the scale at a 1.2 pound loss this morning! That puts me below my first goal of 275! I'm tickled pink here!

Gotta fly, gals. TTFN

YAY!!! Congrats on your first goal

Originally Posted by Dissie

All those smells from the bakery and then you hit the deli and smell all that fried chicken, its maddening! It's a conspiracy! lol

That used to really bother me, but now the smell makes me start to feel nauseous. My brain has done a 180 when it comes to the smell of baked goods, hope yours starts to do the same thing (well maybe not nauseous, but not enjoying the smell anymore )




I tried Linda's Portobello Parmesan last night, very very good! I'll admit it though, mine didn't turn out nearly as nice looking as the picture posted, still very tasty though! I would definitely recommend it to anyone that likes mushrooms.

I also have to go to WalMart today to stock up on groceries (veggies). What I usually end up doing is getting my cart then taking a few quick 'power laps' around the store so I can try to figure out what I want to buy if I didn't write it down. I usually always end up forgetting something, this seems to help in a weird way.

[bav]

Originally Posted by Dissie

Trying to plan my afternoon snack and dinner. Need ideas!

Do you like alfalfa sprouts? What I sometimes have for a snack is a 'turkey sprout wrap', basically grab a slice of turkey and wrap up some sprouts in it. (and cucumbers too if you have those) With a couple of these I'm usually tied down and satisfied until dinner.

Try the portobello pizza for dinner with a big salad! (and water!)

[aproudloser]

For breakfast this morning I tried to make cheesy eggs in my NuWave oven and it did not come out anything edible. So I eneded up eating my leftovers from last night which was buffalo wings and ranch. Well its almost lunch any way so that will prob be brunch. LOL. I have pretty good energy today. Day two and three I was kinda dragging

[bav]

Originally Posted by aproudloser

For breakfast this morning I tried to make cheesy eggs in my NuWave oven and it did not come out anything edible. So I eneded up eating my leftovers from last night which was buffalo wings and ranch. Well its almost lunch any way so that will prob be brunch. LOL. I have pretty good energy today. Day two and three I was kinda dragging

I can only eat buffalo wings if I have a fork.

Glad you have more energy!

Have a great day!!

[jennaysteele]

down this morning to 228

[elisasadler]

Hi I did LC a 2 and three years back and after a signifigant gain (( I am ready to go back to feeling good and having energy.. I lost close to 120 something my first time out and have gained up to 230 again with a beginning of 311... I so do not want to go back there and dammit I want to wear those jeans I bought and at one point had my fat caboose in... so here I am to join the only successful thing I ever did in managing my weight... so Today is Day 1 INDUCTION for me... I hope it is not too late to join in with you guys... it was the best support system I ever had
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[Dissie]

Originally Posted by jennaysteele

down this morning to 228

GREAT!!! keep up the good work