Summer Challenge Week of Aug 10-17

[stressedin09]

Hope I am doing this right. I'm not exactly sure how to start a new thread.

I did a protein day yesterday because Monday is easy for me to remember. The scale is up a pound rather than down. I don't get it. I did eat fajita chicken breast which I thought was OK but may have been salty. I guess I can't complain. I need to stabilize before I drop again.

Ladies you all are making me feel so warm and welcome. Thank you for that. It helps so much to stay on plan and just for the well wishes on my "adorable" teen. He does feel really bad for his stunt btw, which is very unlike him. He usually acts like he doesn't care and I am bothering him. I guess he saw how torn up and worried we all were.

Ahh I am running late today. I will try to post later (not from work they would fire me for a whole lot less than that LOL)

Welcome back Lil. Hit it hard girl you can do it!!!!

I will write one of my really loooong posts later! ...oh my
Jenette

[cdnhockeymom]

Good morning everyone.

You did a great job starting the new thread Jenette! No kidding, I need to jump back in and start losing again.

Down 2 pounds this morning, (the same pounds I've lost before )
and I worked out too. Woo hoo...the body felt much better today.

I was just invited to a high school friends 40th surprise birthday bash, which means that I only have 3 weeks to get into better shape or they will be the one's getting the surprise when they see me. Oh...please remind me my girls...I need it big time. This is a blessing in disguise as it will push my butt into gear.

I'm going to do another protein day. Probably three to kick into ketosis.
I'm going to aim for 15 pounds in three weeks so that I can feel more confident walking into a room full of old high school pals waiting to see me. The pressure is on!

Where are you Dana? I've missed my Ice Cap partner in crime.

Have a great day everyone,
hugs and kisses to you all,

[socalmoma]

Oh Lil, I want to lose 15lbs in 3 weeks - is that possible?? I'm sure I did that the first time round, but I'm now battling to lose my garlic fries too =0) Oh & the 8 lemon drops I drank on Saturday........

I was a lb down this morning, so only one more to go til I'm the same as I was last Wednesday (how DOES that happen!) I'm quite determined today though - no cheating, I've had 2 portions of salmon & 2 protein shakes - mmmmm you jealous!!!

Jenette - salt gets me every time, it's hard, but try to steer clear, esp at night. Every time I sneak a handful of salted sunflower seeds to crave a late night urge, I wake up a lb heavier! Grrrr why can't I just be skinny??? *sigh*

Love ya gals xoxo

[stressedin09]

Hey ladies!!!
shame on me. I was in the middle of a long post yesterday (like I said) when I started having a very intense conversation with DH via IM (how sad sometimes we see each other so little I have to talk to him using the computer) Well I ended up closing the bb window in the process rather than clicking post...geeze.

The scale went back the pound so I'm still 157. I hate waiting. I'm with you ladies if there is a way to lose 15 in 3 weeks short of chopping off an arm..I'm there. Maybe I should workout to help yeah that would prob be good.

Lil, I know exactly how you feel. I actaully put off seeing fam and friends because I don't want the comments or the comments that I hear in my head. Its odd my fam says them out loud, my mom especially. She'll say "you're gaining alot of weight there..do you think you could be preggers" so mean. DH had the surgery so she knows I am not. So I feel like if my fam all says it my friends all think it. We can do this 15 pounds 3 weeks challenge. (I need to work out a little bit more to do this..and when I say a little bit more I mean some at least..LOL)

Hey Clare, great job with the protein day. Salmon and protein sounds perfect! I had bocca burgers yesterday which are allowed but I'm not really sure what is in them..LOL. I need to watch doing stuff like that.

Hi Laura, How's your week going. Thanks for all the support with my son. All yall..thanks for that. I needed it! I know the little years are hard cause babies and toddlers are so demanding but the teen years are so much worse for me. I'm sure some parents do it great, but its really hard for me (nothin like the darn Brady Bunch like I thought...jk)

OK off to workie (blah)
Jenette

[stressedin09]

Good Morning Ladies!

I'm feeling a bit stuck here. I really need to see the scale go down. That motivates me the most. The first few days was so good and now...nuttin...stuck.

My one huge change was my first 3 days were all eggs and chicken and a bit of yogurt for proteins. Now I am eating very little meat and mostly lf cheese ff cottage cheese and ff yogurt..oh yeah and bocca burgers (I love those). I think maybe my body prefers meat to lose. I'm not sure. Today I'll try more meat and eggs and see. Darned scale go down.
I need to get those eggs boilin!!!

Hope my bb friends are all doing well today!!! We can do this!!!!
Jenette

[shmootz]

Hi All,

Jenette, great job on the new thread. Girls, this posting is just what I needed to get my momentum back. Day three of protein, minus one drink last night.

Surprise, Ashley has croup. I can't keep this little monster well. Two rough nights. My husband had to stay home yesterday and take her to the doctor cuz I could not cancel patients again...So, I had a full day on ZERO sleep. Food wise, I've been pretty good. Just no exercise. And, I know I need an hour of cardio a day to blast it.

Jenette, when I was in my first round, I dropped like crazy...minus a two week plateau. Just stay on the program and it WILL come off. If you can exercise, that would really help. I need to stop farming on Facebook and work out. However, it's so hard when Ash is sick. She feel back asleep so I'm on the computer...not moving.

Clare, 8 lemon drops? Sister, we are sisters! LOL
Lil, you can drop those 15 pounds. I want to lose 15 too. Girls, we are so close. 15 is nothing. I remember after Ashley was born and I had 90 to lose...holy cow!

[socalmoma]

LOL I have no idea how I was still walking after 8!! Although from what I hear (& my memory is failing a little after that night) I was kinda pushed into the car & stumbled thru the door! I'm never drunk which made a whole lot funnier for my husband & friends - I won't love this one down for a LONG time!!!

I'm on the lose 15lbs too - whats the date of the reunion Lil? That'll be my aim - to weigh 159 by then (holy cow!) - we can do this - right????????


Love ya all - Lola is crying in her crib ( she won't be let out of that crib til she's at least 5 years old at this rate!)

[cdnhockeymom]

Why, why, why do I always let others persuade me to break down " just once" !!!!errr I'm so mad at myself!. Last week of holidays until I'm back to my reality. I'm in more control when I have a schedule that's for sure. Light dinner and another protein day for me tomorrow. I need to stay focussed.

Wow Clare, when I first read the post I thought you were referring to candy. Then I realized it was a drink.LOL you made my afternoon. I'm not sure if 15 by the 29th of August is realistic after yesterday. But the week isn't over until Sunday and next week I need to kick bu$$. My baby sister (31y.o) lost 19 pounds in three weeks. She was so strict and exercised only 3x a week. Persistance and ketosis. I guess every body is different. I would love to lose that much too but I need to take it day by day. I'm gonna try that's for sure.

Don't get discouraged Jenette. Your body could be holding onto water or just adjusting. As long as you are in ketosis and consistant with your diet, the numbers on the scale will drop soon. I've been there too first round just lke Laura also said...it will come off.

Hope little Ashley feels better. Poor baby, tubes, croup, she's going to grow up to be one tough cookie.
Clare, my daughter (now 3 1/2) climbed out of her crib at 26 months to get her way....imagine that.

I'm off for the weekend and plan to be a good girl. Last few days of relaxation before I'm back to work. Enjoy your weekend ladies.

We can and will achieve our goal weight. And then we'll all join Clare for 8 lemon drops to celebrate.

hugs and xoxo

[stressedin09]

Good morning ladies,

I think my scale is broken. Its like one of those store ones with the sticker on it so every time I step on it says 157..oh wait no it doesn't sometimes it says 158 Anyways this was my fault. I know bud light ice is not on the plan. I don't even usually like that beer..but it was on sale and I was having another tough day. you know looking at our little group we should happy hour some time...LOL No ladies that was the wrong answer we are all going to lose 15 in 3 weeks. Only now its more like 2 and a half and I am really behind...errg. Exercise (just a little) I need to do that. Hmm but I am taking dd and friend to Bingo tonite...hmmm exercise before? I need to work this out.
Lil..holidays are so hard. I took my little guy (7) to Fl this year. Hubby and my 2 teens didnt want to go and that was fine. I thought LOL that I would diet while I was there. You know I did come back lighter from all the walking but then I went crazy went I came home. Anyhoo diet was not at all what I did on vacation. We ate everything. Now I lost weight from all the exercise so that really should motivate me to move eh? (do you say eh??? I love that its so cute) OK hit it hard girl!!!! we can do this!!!!
Laura..poor ashley. I wonder if being in the hospital with all the sickies got your baby sick. I always hated the well check ups. They have the sick waiting area and the well waiting area ...and they are in the same room just different halves. So dumb. Croup is nasty too..they sound like lil seals!! Hope she feels better. And congrats on only one drink..I thoght 5 beers were in order yesterday...errg I am bad.
Clare..you are so cute. Keep her in the crib til 18. I think that was my mistake with my son. I let him out and he went mad..LOL. His dad (dh) is doing a great job with him cause I have lost all my patience. My son (yes 13) has a bit of a drug habit that he keeps claiming is "under control" His dad told him if we see it one more time its off to rehab...its not under control. We'll see how it goes. We have a disagreement over pot and alcohol. My son thinks they are the same..and mom has drinks...why can't I have my doobie (he doesnt call it that tho..blunts thats what he says) Anyways more inspiration not to have my beer..to role model for my son. LOL I actually would prefer if he drank (I know thats bad but at least its legal) Geeze sorry I am ranting about me again..why do I always do that???

OK Ladies slim in 3 weeks thats us!!! LFL and cocktails for us!!! (no) wow I am in a mood this morning. I want to see everybodys scale going down down down. We can do it!!!!

[socalmoma]

J - I know some people that don't consider pot a drug either (& they are a lot older than 13!) If it makes you feel any better - I was into that at his age & got out of it pretty young - by 17, I was all over drugs & never touched them again - maybe that offers a little hope?????

Well, my scale is down - I'm 5lbs off my 15lb goal - so 10 lbs left to go - can we do it??? YES WE CAN (does anyone else watch Bob the Builder????? Just me? Okaaay then!)

I just have to keep momentum up over the weekend - thats the hardest - I guess I'll offer to be designated driver this week LOL!!!!!

Have a great weekend & stay strong ladies - love ya all xoxoxox

[shmootz]

Hello beautiful ladies and new friends,

Glad to see that booz isn't only my stumbling block. Seems to me like when Ashley is napping and right before the husband comes home is like the lul--
Booze makes that afternoon FLY by! And so much more...

Jenette, I can't tell you how many times I thought my scale was broken. I almost wet my pants when I read that! I too, was smoking a bowl or two early....and like Clare, did ok. Made it through USC for my undergrad and Master's.... if he got a card, in California, it would be legal (does that make you feel better?) Not to underplay it, I know it's a hard issue for you. And, we are all here to support you because obviously, our lives impact our weight loss. It would be silly to think that in this forum, our lives would not be revealed (if we are honestly looking at our behavior). Yes, I'm keeping Ashley in the crib FOREVER!

Lil, don't beat yourself up. What's done is done and if it's not 15 by the 29th, it can be 10. And 10 is FAN-TASTIC. I have an event that night too. I will be 10 pounds less by that date. Take those wheels off the wagon....

Yesterday was horrible with Ashley. She was so cranky I cried when my husband came home. I woke up like 5 times last night thinking that I was hearing her in my sleep....BUT, today, I got a babysitter and went to the gym. Logged 4 miles and weights. Sure did feel better. My ass was jiggling when I ran...I don't like that.

Tomorrow I have a super long day at work. 10 patients in a row. I'm usually wiped out after that. However, makes it easy not to eat.

Keep it up girls....love you all!

[stressedin09]

Good morning Ladies!!

Huge hugs to all my new friends! Clare and Laura..thank you for sharing I really needed to hear that my son is not a lost cause (I do wonder tho) Y'all are so awesome and if pot was once in your pasts then maybe my son can turn out good too..I hope I hope. I guess I'm scared with him its not a peer pressure or social thing. He goes into the closet to smoke because something in life is bothering my so bad he "needs" to escape. We have been to his doctor (many times), therapist (many times) psychiatrist (still seeing her) and a psychologist who was useless but really nice. I kept thinking we could "fix" this problem either medically or therapy. He is diagnosed ADHD and ODD. I think he may also be OCD but he won't admit that. Its been a tough 2 years with him. He started this at 13 and is now 14 and headed into high school. I keep thinking that will be worse. There are some tough crowds in the high school. I keep praying for him and trying to guide him. DH is much better at the guiding so I let him handle it. He remains really calm where as I get emotional cause I think my son is purposely trying to hurt me. OK nuff about that. But ladies know that you really really helped with your stories. It gives me much hope.

OK I was good yesterday. No alcohol and that is amazing for a Fri. I guess my thurs binge should be sufficient huh? LOL. The scale is still 157. I am debating the stall breaker from LFL. I know that helped me in the past. Its funny I have stalls on the 7's and I know that. It will be 157, 147, 137 and 127. I dont know how my body knows I'm on a seven. I still didn't exercise. I did do Bingo but that is not exercise..I didn't get to win and jump up and down unfortunately. I will do good today.

Well dd has to dance. I'll post more this weekend!
Hugs and kisses and huge thank yous to my friends!!! You guys made my weekend!

[socalmoma]

Oh poor - you, sounds like you are having a really tough time (I'm thinking theres a LFL girls weekend coming on - y'know, it'd be like 'therapy'!) - you really need a break, you should take 5 & book into a spa overnight, you know a break always makes you feel better about everything, but then again, so do 8 lemon drops.........

OK, so you just need to get down to 156 & you'll fly down - right? So my plan would be to have a crazy low protein day - just drink 3 shakes for 'meals' & a couple of protein snacks (really low carb ones - soy nuts/chicken/fish/shrimp) for the whole day - take a half hour walk & you can't fail to lose, then go back on plan - it'll suck for a day, but it works......

Hope your weekend is good - try to relax
Clare
xoxoxo

[stressedin09]

Thanks Clare!!! I loved your post..8 lemon drops...LOL. Can I count that as a protein snack? I've never had a lemon drop..they sound yummy. Are they low carb? I usually do lite beer or vanilla vodka or cocunut rum (bacardi not the sweet Malibu stuff) with diet coke. I also like vodka martinis and cosmopolitans. And none of this is on the plan and I'm now thinking about having a drink tonite. (bad me)

You know on the bath thing. I used to take sea salt baths. That would help with water retention and help the scale go down. Its a great idea.

Good news for today I think. I have been peeing like crazy ( I know TMI but I'm sharing anyways..don't you love it???) I bought a ton of chicken and veggies (peppers onions and mushrooms) and grilled them. They are in little baggies ready for the week. Go me! I had a tough time without the oil grilling. Everything kinda stuck, but I know its better if I stick to the plan and leave out the oil. OK so a good day today..with plenty of water exiting my body should lead to a nice loss tomorrow. If not I'm gonna do what you say Clare and do a really clean protein day early without the yogurt and cottage cheese. I think those and the boca burgers may have been stalling me. I'll stick to the chick!

Tonite I'm hoping my BFF wants to play tennis. My BFF is a guy but hes my closest friend ever. My DH who I love more than life itself is a bit of a homebody..which I love about him. Me on the other hand..well I'm not. I like to get out and do things. So my BFF guy friend will go out with me. Its funny everybody who doesnt know the 2 of us assumes we are dating which I find odd cause we arent physical at all..we just do stuff together (like tennis and kareoke..oh yeah and partying DH doesnt do that either..hes so good). There are so many stories here. Anyways my BFF likes tennis and racquetball and so do I so hopefully we can play once it cools off. I'm also planning to take my little one to the pool. He loves to swim. So exercise at the pool..maybe some tennis..oh yeah the scale will be mine tomorrow.

Hope everybody is having a great weekend (did y'all notice I'm not working today..woo hoo!)

Thanks for thinking of me Clare..luv ya sister!
Jenette

[stressedin09]

helllo all!

well I did good then I did bad. I am paying for both this morning. I did a good day of eating followed by 2 hours of swimming followed by an hour of tennis..and it was still hot even at 9 at night! Then I did 2 hours of drinking...LOL jk I just had 2 rum and diet cokes. However after all of that I am so sore and groggy this morning. I don't think my body is used to moving. The scale didn't reward me nearly enough for all that. Only 1 pound down. BUT it doesnt say 157 anymore. So 156 and then fly down..yea!!!

Today I will do a regular phase I day. You know I'm looking at the daily action plan worksheet. I really should do those. I think I'll take my book to work to copy some of those. Do you ladies fill those out?

Laura..you are sooooo funny "ass jiggling" LOL I know what you mean mine does that too LOL! I hate when my thighs run together when I walk. And then the inner thighs of my pants get worn out before the rest of the pants. And I hate making that swoosh swoosh sound when I walk. Wow I really want to be skinny again. 10 patients on a Saturday!! Wow youre gonna be rich (I hope you get paid well for working so hard on a Sat)!! I hope your Ashley is better..did they put her on anything for the croup?

Lil..I thought you were right with the holding water thing. I really released alot yesterday. But then I think my exercising so much I am retaining a little more to help my muscles heal. I usually do that until I used to the exercise. I really wish we could just order what we want to weight and have it within a week..that would be so cool. Hope your weekend is going well.

Clare..you are doing awesome! So 3 protein days sent you down 5 pounds even in the middle of the plan? Thats great! I may try that if I stall again. Altho I am keeping the plateau buster foods handy.

Off to start my day..I will do exercise today but not crazy so I'm so sore tomorrow!

Happy Sunday Everybody!
Jenette

[socalmoma]

I can't stop eating almonds.

Covered in sugar & cinnamon - HELP!!!!

[stressedin09]

I'm not sure whether to start a new thread for the week. I guess I can start one tomorrow since silly me labeled this one for 8 days..duhhhh.

I am doing my protein day today. I am actually thinking of doing 3 protein days to jump start this process again. I've made a couple of self realizations. #1 alcohol is not going to help me lose weight. I think part of the reason I'm where I am is due to my increased consumption. So to remedy this I have 1 beer in the fridge and I won't buy more no matter how awful work..or life is. I need to forget I have a little coconut rum left too. OK on with the list #2 cheese is not my friend. Yesterday almost every protein I used cheese (not ff either) I thought it was OK. Now I'm sure its not. #3 I need to move. I went running for 20 minutes yesterday. Its too hot, but it felt amazing. Exercise is my friend!

I think if I can obey my 3 rules the scale has got to move quickly. I need y'all no remind me of my rules if I stray.

Clare..no nuts for you!!! I know you feel. I love nuts too and I'm the same way I cant just eat one. I like the savory salty ones tho..like smoky almonds...yummy! Can you try some soy nuts or pine nuts instead? I know they are not as good but I think they are both allowed. I don't see them in the book tho so hopefully I'm not steering you astray.

So my kiddos go back to school on the 24th..amazing where did the summer go? My son starts high school..oh my. DH took my teens to the mall to buy some back to school stuff. We gave them each $100 and told them to buy what they need for clothes. Then they also get undies and new shoes on top of the $100. My kiddos have so many clothes its amazing. I hate to spend so much more on them when their rooms are already full of clothes they don't put away..errg. Next weekend is tax free weekend in Texas so I'll get get my 7 year old some clothes and also take care of shoes and undies at that time.

Wow I am posting away and its time for work. Have a strong week ladies!! 1-3 protein days for me depending on how today feels.
Jenette

[cdnhockeymom]

Hey girls,

Hope you all had a great weekend!! A new thread tomorrow works with me Jenette. Thanks for offering to start it up.

OK...I have a confession my friends. I have put on 8 pounds in three weeks! (lost 2 last week or it would have been 10 ) I just let myself go during my holidays. Oh did I ever! And I'm going to use my slow metabolism as my excuse this time. Oh boy...I'm a nut. Therefore, I'm in for three protein days too this week. My body feels like a stuffed tomato and my clothes have become snug. I'm going to aim to exercise all week, get into ketosis and report some results. (hmmmm...sound familiar??) I know I'm a broken record but you gals get me pumped and motivated. I need to get the brain focused so that I do not sabotage myself anymore (I'm really good at that)

Throw them away Clare....don't do what I did...It's not worth it!

Hey Jenette, I have four to shop for back to school this year as my youngest starts junior kindergarden. I hear you on the closet business. Wow...you're kids start soon. Here in Ontario they start the second week of September.
We have three weeks left for summer vacation. I need a vacation from my kids! ( I still love them lots thow)

Ok, weigh in today is 178 (should have been 168), so I really need to kick bu$$ as I am not impressed with what my scale is showing me.

Have a great day ladies and lets get down this week! Oh...do I ever need to see that scale budge and get motivated again.

xo

[socalmoma]

Ahhhh I'm having a troublesome week - last week went so well. I'm gonna do a couple of 'extreme protein' days LOL Just shrimp salmon & shakes for me for a day or 2! Whooppee!!!!!

Hows everyones day going???

[shmootz]

Hi gals!

This will be a quickie to let you know I'm still alive. Ashley is all better...guess who got sick! Yep, me! So, I have not been to the gym in a few days. Sunday went to see Legally Blonde the musical and then Monday night was Depeche Mode at the Hollywood Bowl. Monday night we did Morton's for dinner! YUMMY!

So, my true confession..I'm 5-7 pounds up from my low. To be honest, I don't feel good. Lil, just today I was noticing how I felt like a stuffed sausage in my jeans. I could blame the heat, but I just felt yucky. I need to get back on plan to feel better.

So, tonight, I had fish and a salad....and drank a huge hot lemon water. Tomorrow, starts my 3 days, again.

Jenette, yes, keeping the log is important. I ordered the preprinted ones from LFL online. I got tired of xeroxing.

Gals, I'm off to bed. Post again tomorrow! Love you all!
Laura