Losing 100 lbs by November 2008 - June

[Jennifer]

Sorry I haven't paosted lately - been busy.

Recap:
staying on plan - check
exercise at least 3 hours/week - Honestly not sure if I'm going to make this.
600 oz water/week - should make it

If y'all could spare some good thoughts for my mom I'd appreciate it. She's having her lungs drained tomorrow which according to her dr is a relatively simple procedure, but she's a 71 year old cancer patient so definitely riskier than most.

Originally Posted by SUNSHINELADY

Jennifer, Keeping it below 200 huh??? Great job. I can feel your much more positive attitude in your post. Bet you are feeling much better and much better about yourself. You are such and inspiration and help guide us with your ideas. Your accompishments, as Magics are unbelievable!

Thanks Cindy. I feel more positive, so I'm glad it's coming through in my posts.
Great pics!!! Look like y'all had a blast. I'll be having my own 80s flashback when I go see George Michael 7/14. Can't wait!
Have you tried Linda Sue's website for meal ideas? There are some great recipes there.

Originally Posted by ChaiLatté

Sunshinelady!! Those pictures look like a casting for Rock Of Love! :-)

OMG
Love the kitties. My cat has that little purple mouse toy. For the record, she most closely resembles diet week #1
Lots of Happy Weight Loss Mojo Magic to you

on the loss Meg!

Joy - Congrats on 25 lbs! Don't worry if you don't lose 100 lbs by November. The important thing is you'll get there

Oh, and muffin top? Let's just say I closely resemble my avi

[Meg056]

Jennifer...I'm thinking of your mom right now and hoping everything is going O.K. for her today. God bless you and your family.

[SUNSHINELADY]

Jennifer,

Just said a prayer for your mom. I hope her procedure goes smooth sailing. Thinking of you and her today. Hugs to your entire family!

I just lost my mom in February, she was only 63. I think of her at least 10 times everyday. I miss her like I never thought I would. Take whatever time any of you have left with your parents and treat the day as if it were there last as that day will come before you know it.

Cindy

[slimdiva08]

HAPPY 3 W friday !!!!!!!!!!!!


Jennifer
Im Praying for your Mom's procedure to go well and for strength for the family in the waiting room. Everything will be fine.

[i.am.jenn]

Cindy - From what little I know about the medical field so far, draining the lungs is a simple procedure. It should go well.

All the same, you and your mother are in my thoughts today!

Best Wishes and let us know how it goes!

Jenn

[i.am.jenn]

Alright. I think I'm done pouting.

I failed my Chemistry test by 2.8 points. There is a make up test in a couple of weeks so I'll be studying my little patootie off until then!

I'm doing good, sticking to plan, not going to get to work out this week and next week doesn't look promising. Unfortunately right now school gets top priority, above social life, above working out, above me. But it'll be worth it when I graduate and start a real career.

Today is Hubbys day off so we spent the day getting the house cleaned up. It's amazing that it took the both of us all day to get it done. Hopefully I can maintain it from here on out. Gotta try!!!

Take care! I'll check in soon!!!

[Meg056]

JennBaker,

Chin up. You can still pull that grade way up. Some teachers even let you drop one test grade. Your teacher is a good one letting you do a make up test. Best of luck on it!

[i.am.jenn]

Meg - It'll be fine. I just need to quit playing on the internet and study harder. I really need a good grade on that makeup test. I only have to deal with this class for 2 more weeks and then.I'm.done!!! That will be a beautiful July 3rd!!! I can totally do this, and hopefully walk out of the class with a B!

In food news, I forgot to tell ya'll that I was so upset the binging kicked in. I did good though, I stuck with LC goodies. I didn't even touch the nuts. I just ate like 5 small-medium meals in a day. I'd say I did really well!!!

[Meg056]

Yeah, Jenn, don't sweat the binging, just concentrate on your studies. You can Ace that makeup test!

[Jennifer]

Thanks for the prayers/good thoughts for my mom. The procedeure went well & the fluid indicated a less aggressive form of cancer than was feared. However 2 new masses were found & are being biopsied. Her blood pressure was very low so they're keeping her in CCU till it rises.

ttyl

[fancyface]

Hi Divas! Missed you this week.. been another crazy one, but I am back. Will try to get caught up with everyone this weekend. Cindy, I did see the pics and looks like it was a blast!

TOM came this week too, so I am not weighing until he leaves town. We have a picnic with friends tonight and I am off here to cook some stuff to take. Will hopefully check back in later or in the morning early.

TTFN

[fancyface]

Jennifer, just noticed the post about your Mom. Prayers and hugs coming your way!!

[i.am.jenn]

I need help...

don't laugh, I'm serious!

What does DH and DS stand for? I realize it's husband and son (respectively) but I don't know what the D stands for.

I had another lingo question but I'm sleepy and I forgot. I'll ask when I remember.

G'night Diva's! Have a great LC day tomorrow.

[Idahomama]

Hi everyone I was wondering if I could join in your group! I've got 100+ pounds to lose but would LOVE to lose the first 100 and go from there. I am sure it's too late to lose 100 pounds by November but I want to lose as much as I can as my husband is in the army and comes back Dec. 8th...or from his last letter he may come home a little sooner(YAY!) BUT I want to shock him when he first lays eyes on me. But I'm really needing encouragement and it would be great to be here where you all have about the same weightloss as I need to lose. I just need support. Today was a HORRIBLE HORRIBLE day! My kids were with the grandparents and I was home alone and it was just SO quiet. I ate foods I shouldn't have but tomorrow is my new start again!

Hope you don't mind if I join!

[i.am.jenn]

Idaho: WELCOME!!! You've found an awesome group to join!

I'd give you more of a welcome but I'm sleepy girl!

[Idahomama]

Originally Posted by jennbaker

Idaho: WELCOME!!! You've found an awesome group to join!

I'd give you more of a welcome but I'm sleepy girl!

Awww thanks for your welcome! I appreciate it! I am very sleep as well and headed off to bed! Goodnight~

[Meg056]

Idaho mama !

Jenn...the D stands for dear.
I didn't lose but I'm down 5 pounds for the month and just noticed I've lost an inch off my waist.

[i.am.jenn]

Good Morning Divas!

I weighed in this morning at 267.8 lbs which is about a 2 lb drop for the week. Rock on!

I can live with losing 2 lbs a week if this trend continues. Still not under 266 but maybe next week?

Idaho: Now for the welcome I couldn't give you last night (this morning!). Welcome! You've found an awesome group of wonderful crazy women that have really helped me keep my sanity when Mr. Scale started playing mind games with me... and not to mention when I got depressed the other day, thinking about my divas at least help me keep my binging to LC foods instead of crossing over to the dark side to eat junk. Feel free to join in on the conversations, we'd all love to hear your two cents!!! And don't worry about joining late, I did too. I've been here for... what? 6 weeks? I might be a little generous in my timeline. Ahhh, ya know what, since early May. I don't know if you've read through the thread but we talk about everything.

Hmmm... yes, I think that's a proper WELCOME!!!

Good luck with your LC. Remember, if you need help, that's what we're all here for!

[i.am.jenn]

Meg - Thanks! I thought that was a possibility, but then I came up with another possibility and while it was HILARIOUS! I wasn't quite sure which was right!

[Jennifer]

Thanks for the continued good thoughts/prayers for my mom. My sister was at the hospital last night right after she was given Percocet (sp?) & she told me, "Mom is hilarious when she's high"

Idahomama!

Meg - WTG on the inch loss!

Gotta go finish up the laundry or we'll have no clean clothes for vacation

ttyl!

[fancyface]

Welcome Idahomama!

Hi Divas! No wt loss this week for me -- TOM has left now, so maybe I will see a loss in a day or two. Nibbled a bit too much this week, I suppose. Have not been doing that, so am gonna do induction level carbs for a few days and see if it helps me get back in control.

Hope everyone has a great week. Mine is gonna be crazy busy again -- so I may not get to check in for a few days.

See you soon!

[fancyface]

Looked at bicycles this weekend. I am seriously considering getting one and riding with my ds at the playground --- I have not ridden one in years, but am feeling like it would really help increase the exercise I am getting in. The stationary bike just is not the same.

[ChaiLatté]

I always thought the "D" stood for "Darling" Hah! Who knew!? :-)

No concrete evidence yet to support it.... but I have a *feeling* that my plateau is gonna break so soon! I hope it's true! I had a good weekend.. I've been a little slackin' on the exercise.. I've had a horrible bout of Charlie Horses this past week! And it's killing my poor calves. I'm fairly certain that I get enough potassium, so I am hoping this problem goes away.

well, have a great day ladies!

[Meg056]

So I'm at 223 for the seventh day...but I look back and on this date last month I was seven pounds heavier, and on this same date the month before last, I was another five pounds heavier still...so actually I'm losing faster this month than I was last month...I'm still doing good. I never expected to lose fast...I just don't. If I lose more than two pounds a week that is just super loss for me. Slow and steady does the job as well. So I'm hanging in there, forever. If I'm not losing this week, I am at least maintaining..something I'll do for the rest of my life.

Kudos to the losers here and encouragement for those on the wait. Good things come to she who waits (while not cheating).

Bless ya's today.

[slimdiva08]

Good Morning

Make it Happen Monday !!!!!!!!!!!


I am headed to the gym I will get back on and post more later.


NEW DIVAS

[Jennifer]

We leave for vacation in the morning I hope to have some nice pics to share next week.

Originally Posted by ChaiLatté

I always thought the "D" stood for "Darling" Hah! Who knew!? :-)

When they're being nice it does. When not, it's damn or dummy
Charlie Horses are the worse! Is your house very cold at night? I've herad that that cause them too.

Meg - That's a great way to look at it. When I feel like this weight is coming off too slowly, I look at how far I've come & feel better. KUTGW!

DH is bringing his work laptop so hopefully I'll get to pop in a time or 2. If not, I'll talk to y'all on the 2nd