~♥~ YES WE CAN! ~ Jan 2009 ~♥~

[NewMe12]

What does everyone do here for themselves. What is your passion other than your families, jobs, WOE?


[COLOR="Purple"]Reading... I don't have 10 book as week habit like someone in this list, but I do read several books a week for fun. I like hiking and canoeing, but I always take a book with me to enjoy at some quiet restful spot along the way. I love movies too! Sometimes, it is difficult choice curl up with a good book or a good DVD???

BTW, you California Girls with your beautiful weather that sounds so wonderful, I'm jealous! We had a week of low low tempetures (high 15), which froze my waterpipes.[/COLOR]

[COLOR="Black"]So, we talked about handling stress...how do you handle celebrations when others are eating and drinking “around” you? Other than “not attending the celebration”, what could you do to make the situation easier (less tempting) for yourself![/COLOR]

[COLOR="Purple"]Many of friends have pot lucks. I always bring something healthy. And someone always brings a veggie platter and a cheese platter. But when I visit my son and daughter-in-law, I usually just count it as a free day. My daughter-in-law is a good cook and I wouldn't want to her feelings.


Nancy (NewMe12)[/COLOR]

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

Hey Everyone! (except Angel Good Girls Daisy & Jeanne) ~

We ALL need to get back into the habit of posting our Daily Macros (including me) ~
but since I don't use Fit Day, it's kind of a pain. But I'm going to re-start SOON!

(maybe even tonight! ~ or I will post all of the past week on Sat or Sun)

K ??????????

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I really need to do that. I do a lot better when I keep up with my macros.

[/COLOR]

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

The Paper Towel Analogy

That is so awesome. I needed that today thanks.

Well I have good news DH and I mean Dear got me a new laptop so I can check in everyday.

Ok they are doing the biggest loser and I am determined to win. So hold my feet to the fire. I am making a commitment to myself to go to the gym every monday morning and at least 2 wednesdays a month. I am also going to start writing down everything starting tomorrow.

[gynx8467]

[COLOR="DarkOrchid"]Going to bed see ya in the morning!!! Night all.

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Heeey, I'm a good girl too! I post everyday, you just have to look at my fitday link! *looking for halo*

oh yes Shelly! absolutely, you absolutely deserve a HALO too!
working, studying, eating right, working out -- U a GOOD GIRL FO SHO!!

Originally Posted by NewMe12

[COLOR="Purple"]
WEEKLY REPORT:

up 2.2 lbs

My bathroom scale has a BMI number and I went down 2 points.
Maybe I gained muscle and lost fat???

My current jeans are now so loose, I can take them off without unbuttoning and unzipping.
My new jeans (one size smaller) are still a bit tight, but looser than last week.

I know I need to do better on the exercise. Kick my butt, please!
[/COLOR]

Hi Nancy! Great to see you!

WOW, you've had a TOUGH WEEK. Dang. that is a LOT.
NO butt-kicking for you; no no my dear -- quite the opposite!!
You are 2 B commended for NOT careening dangerously off-path!

[COLOR="Red"]Absolutely you are losing fat & gaining muscle.
There is no doubt in my mind.
Your one size SMALLER small jeans are PROOF of that FACT!!
(and your decreased BMI)
Because you have GAINED MUSCLE and LOST FAT.
(muscle is smaller & heavier ~ fat is larger & lighter)
So you are SMALLER even tho the scale says you're "bigger".[/COLOR]
NOT TRUE!! THE EVIL SCALE LIES!!
STAY AWAY FROM THE SCALE!! THE SCALE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!!
(right now)

Ladies, R U getting this??
Nancy just perfectly illustrated my point re: the STUPID Scale!
So for all U Exercisers, please do not get discouraged or frustrated by the Scale!
And for you NON-Exercisers ~ time to GET OFF YOUR BUTTS!!

It is quite NATURAL to gain a few lbs & have the scale STOP cooperating in general, at the start of an exercise program. Literally the first couple of months. Because your body is experiencing INTERNAL RECOMPOSITION and the scale cannot tell the THE REAL STORY.

This is WHY most "gym coaches & trainers" warn their clients to stay off the scales for the first 6-8 weeks or so. Seriously!
(I'm going to look for a really good post by LouieLouie on this subject...)

So, GREAT JOB, NANCY and KUTGW !!!!!

Originally Posted by gynx8467

I really need to do that. I do a lot better when I keep up with my macros.

That is so awesome. I needed that today thanks.

Well I have good news DH and I mean Dear got me a new laptop so I can check in everyday.

Ok they are doing the biggest loser and I am determined to win. So hold my feet to the fire. I am making a commitment to myself to go to the gym every monday morning and at least 2 wednesdays a month. I am also going to start writing down everything starting tomorrow.

Oh Jen, that is fabulous that you have a new laptop so you can hang-out with us again! YAY!
OK, we will hold your feet to the fire! We will expect daily macros and exercise sessions!!
YOU WILL WIN THE BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST AT WORK THIS TIME -- I JUST KNOW IT!!

[hummingbird11]

[COLOR="Red"]Here you go! This is SO TRUE! EXCELLENT re: EXERCISE! :)[/COLOR]

[sheshy]

Morning ladies !!

Glad to see you back Nancy!!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

oh yes Shelly! absolutely, you absolutely deserve a HALO too!
working, studying, eating right, working out -- U a GOOD GIRL FO SHO!!

WOW, you've had a TOUGH WEEK. Dang. that is a LOT.
NO butt-kicking for you; no no my dear -- quite the opposite!!
You are 2 B commended for NOT careening dangerously off-path!

[COLOR="Red"]Absolutely you are losing fat & gaining muscle.
There is no doubt in my mind.
Your one size SMALLER small jeans are PROOF of that FACT!!
(and your decreased BMI)
Because you have GAINED MUSCLE and LOST FAT.
(muscle is smaller & heavier ~ fat is larger & lighter)
So you are SMALLER even tho the scale says you're "bigger".[/COLOR]
NOT TRUE!! THE EVIL SCALE LIES!!
STAY AWAY FROM THE SCALE!! THE SCALE IS NOT YOUR FRIEND!!
(right now)

Ladies, R U getting this??
Nancy just perfectly illustrated my point re: the STUPID Scale!
So for all U Exercisers, please do not get discouraged or frustrated by the Scale!
And for you NON-Exercisers ~ time to GET OFF YOUR BUTTS!!

It is quite NATURAL to gain a few lbs & have the scale STOP cooperating in general, at the start of an exercise program. Literally the first couple of months. Because your body is experiencing INTERNAL RECOMPOSITION and the scale cannot tell the THE REAL STORY.

This is WHY most "gym coaches & trainers" warn their clients to stay off the scales for the first 6-8 weeks or so. Seriously!
(I'm going to look for a really good post by LouieLouie on this subject...)

So, GREAT JOB, NANCY and KUTGW !!!!!

Oh Jen, that is fabulous that you have a new laptop so you can hang-out with us again! YAY!
OK, we will hold your feet to the fire! We will expect daily macros and exercise sessions!!
YOU WILL WIN THE BIGGEST LOSER CONTEST AT WORK THIS TIME -- I JUST KNOW IT!!

Yes ma'am, I am an angel !!!

And yeaaaa, Jen on the new laptop, that's great!!

Originally Posted by hummingbird11

[COLOR="Red"]Here you go! This is SO TRUE! EXCELLENT re: EXERCISE! :)[/COLOR]

Great, thanks for sharing!!!



I'm so glad it's Friday...it's been a loooong week! No big plans this afternoon, maybe a sushi night or maybe lunch!

Then it's back to my study routine...my goal is 4 chapters a weekend with quizzes and then cramming to get through the book 1 once week up to the day of the exam.

I'm feeling pretty good, there are a few areas (procurement for one) that I don't have experience in, so I'm trying to spend a little more time there.

I am soooo anxious to get this behind me. I'm really feeling like I'll be able to give the health part of my life even more effort once I've taken the exam (and passed) ... I won't have to use those brain cells on studying! w00t!

Question of the Day ~
What are you doing for fun this weekend? Or are you being productive this weekend?

[iakaren]

Sorry---been missing in action!!

Yesterdays Question---Passion other than family and work---Horses.

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Morning ladies !

I'm so glad it's Friday...it's been a loooong week! No big plans this afternoon, maybe a sushi night or maybe lunch!

Then it's back to my study routine...my goal is 4 chapters a weekend with quizzes and then cramming to get through the book 1 once week up to the day of the exam.

I'm feeling pretty good, there are a few areas (procurement for one) that I don't have experience in, so I'm trying to spend a little more time there.

I am soooo anxious to get this behind me. I'm really feeling like I'll be able to give the health part of my life even more effort once I've taken the exam (and passed) ... I won't have to use those brain cells on studying! w00t!

Shelly When will this be done for you? When is exam? You are so dedicated to this I bet hubby is proud of you too.
Sushi is one thing I could never get into.

Question of the Day ~
What are you doing for fun this weekend? Or are you being productive this weekend?

You know my weekends are all productive by now. I want to be able to go through more papers and toss them out I think it is about 4 years od things I printed up online, it will be so nice to see storage shed empty of them.
Have a super day,

Alberta

[DaisyGG]

What are you doing for fun this weekend? Or are you being productive this weekend?

No big plans actually. Dinner with Pupcake's fam tonight and we're going to see "The Wrestler" tomorrow night.

I have productive plans too. One box of china left to unpack, laundry, reorganizing of some cupboards, stuff like that.

[iakaren]

Today's question---I am being productive this weekend, except Sunday we are taking DD15 to a softball clinic.
That is as close to fun as I am going to get!!

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Morning ladies !!

Question of the Day ~
What are you doing for fun this weekend? Or are you being productive this weekend?

[COLOR="Purple"]hey all. I love this being able to get on everyday.

This weekend we are going to get a stove from a lady. Hopefully I will have 4 working eye now instead of 1 extra hot one. We went grocery shopping this morning. I got some cheese and eggs and meat and veggies. I am loaded for bear this week. We are also going to the movies tomorrow night. Haven't been in quite a while. No popcorn tho. It is a drive in and we usually take our snacks. I will probably take pork rinds and maybe some cheese. Then it is back to work on sunday.

I plan on going to the gym after work on monday. [/COLOR]

[gynx8467]

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I want to buy the book CTFLC, but should I wait until after the biggest loser contest to start it or start it in february.[/COLOR]

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="RoyalBlue"]I want to buy the book CTFLC, but should I wait until after the biggest loser contest to start it or start it in february.[/COLOR]

Jennifer Yea on getting computer. Now you can get on here and talk any time you want.
Oh You are so going to like CTFLC I know I do. I bet you are going to enjoy going to the gym that way you can meet more people.
Better run for a few,
BBL

Alberta

[Glamour P!]

Hey all -

is it too late to get on board??...

G x

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by Lbertas

Jennifer Yea on getting computer. Now you can get on here and talk any time you want.
Oh You are so going to like CTFLC I know I do. I bet you are going to enjoy going to the gym that way you can meet more people.
Better run for a few,
BBL

Alberta

Thanks alberta

[gynx8467]

[COLOR="Navy"]Wow it is extremely quiet today. Where is everyone?

Well I totally blew it on the lc today. But tomorrow is another day right.

I have been planning all night for the next few days so I wont mess up. Made sf cheesecake pecan crust. Got my veggies. I am going to make a breakfast egg pie so I will not have to make something everyday.

I did walk some today but I can't get on the tm until I get another magnet. UGH!!!

BBL!!![/COLOR]

[sheshy]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

[COLOR="Navy"]Wow it is extremely quiet today. Where is everyone?

Well I totally blew it on the lc today. But tomorrow is another day right.

I have been planning all night for the next few days so I wont mess up. Made sf cheesecake pecan crust. Got my veggies. I am going to make a breakfast egg pie so I will not have to make something everyday.

I did walk some today but I can't get on the tm until I get another magnet. UGH!!!

BBL!!![/COLOR]

Hi Jennifer!

It is awfully quiet today! Maybe everyone is cleaning a closet or getting in that extra exercise !!!


So, what happened today that caused the fall?

Good for you on the planning and prep, that it such a good idea and really helps in those weak moments!

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Hi Jennifer!

It is awfully quiet today! Maybe everyone is cleaning a closet or getting in that extra exercise !!!


So, what happened today that caused the fall?

Good for you on the planning and prep, that it such a good idea and really helps in those weak moments!

After shopping for groceries today Dh wanted to go to burger king. Which was ok but they had this stupid picture of the butterfinger pie and for some stupid reason I got one. UGH!!! I didn't even want it don't know why I got it.

[sheshy]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

After shopping for groceries today Dh wanted to go to burger king. Which was ok but they had this stupid picture of the butterfinger pie and for some stupid reason I got one. UGH!!! I didn't even want it don't know why I got it.

Had you eaten before you went to the grocery store?

I know I'm weaker when I put myself it "foody" situations when I haven't eaten. It's always safer to eat before you go to the grocery store anyway!

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by sheshy

Had you eaten before you went to the grocery store?

I know I'm weaker when I put myself it "foody" situations when I haven't eaten. It's always safer to eat before you go to the grocery store anyway!

I know. I did eat breakfast because I didn't know how long we would be out. We went to pay some bills and DH decided he wanted to drive into Blairsville about 30 minutes away and shop at a little store there. By the time we got back town it was after 1 and we were both hungry. And burger king doesn't have a lot of choices. I should have gotten something at the store or took something with me. Live and learn.

[DaisyGG]

Hello women! Looks like we got through another day.

I was good, but had alkyhaul. I enjoyed it. Now I need to go to bed. Ha!

Cal - 1,818
Fat - 134.9
Fiber - 3.4
Carbs - 18.5
Protein - 85.8
Exercise - nothing

Percentages
Fat (66%)
Carbs (4%)
Protein (85.8%)
Alcohol (11%)

FitDay Free Calorie Counter and Diet Journal: Public Journal

[DaisyGG]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

And burger king doesn't have a lot of choices.

Here's a tiny butt-kickin':

[COLOR="DimGray"]You could have gotten a burger with no bun and a side salad.[/COLOR]

It's hard every day isn't it?

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Here's a tiny butt-kickin':

[COLOR="DimGray"]You could have gotten a burger with no bun and a side salad.[/COLOR]

It's hard every day isn't it?

Yes thank you I need a large butt kicking.

[sheshy]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

I know. I did eat breakfast because I didn't know how long we would be out. We went to pay some bills and DH decided he wanted to drive into Blairsville about 30 minutes away and shop at a little store there. By the time we got back town it was after 1 and we were both hungry. And burger king doesn't have a lot of choices. I should have gotten something at the store or took something with me. Live and learn.

Hey as long as you learn from it and throw an emergency goody in the car next time, you're doing great!

[sheshy]

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Hello women! Looks like we got through another day.

I was good, but had alkyhaul. I enjoyed it. Now I need to go to bed. Ha!

Cal - 1,818
Fat - 134.9
Fiber - 3.4
Carbs - 18.5
Protein - 85.8
Exercise - nothing

Percentages
Fat (66%)
Carbs (4%)
Protein (85.8%)
Alcohol (11%)

FitDay Free Calorie Counter and Diet Journal: Public Journal

Hey there!

Your numbers look good...even with the booze!

[gynx8467]

Originally Posted by DaisyGG

Hello women! Looks like we got through another day.

I was good, but had alkyhaul. I enjoyed it. Now I need to go to bed. Ha!

Cal - 1,818
Fat - 134.9
Fiber - 3.4
Carbs - 18.5
Protein - 85.8
Exercise - nothing

Percentages
Fat (66%)
Carbs (4%)
Protein (85.8%)
Alcohol (11%)

FitDay Free Calorie Counter and Diet Journal: Public Journal

Hey Daisy. I think I am stupid. How do you get your fitday journal to look like that and how do you link it to here?

[sheshy]

Jennifer,

Just open your fitday account and click on the Profile tab.

Scroll down to the bottom and you should see a Public Journal option.

If it's not public, you should see a button saying "Make My Journal Public", click that button.

If it's already public, you should see an address like ... http://fitday... Copy and paste that into your signature line.

Or you could hyperlink it from your name in your siggie line like I did.

Just open you siggie, highlight your name and click on the image icon, paste your http://fitday address in there and save.

Does that make sense?

[hummingbird11]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

Yes thank you I need a large butt kicking.

YEAH ya do!! a Butter Finger Pie??

Girl...WHAT were you thinking ?????

here's a butt-kicking from ME, too:



So.......what are ya gonna do Tomorrrow (Saturday) ~
to make up for that "moment of weakness" Today??????

after a major CARB-UP; it's best to do a major CARB-DOWN!!

[hummingbird11]

Hi everyone!

I'm exhausted & brain-dead.
BIG Day @ work 2day!!

Plans for the w/e? No idea yet.
But I know I'll look forward to chatting with you, my dear sweet friends.

It's so nice to have such a warm, friendly place that is so accepting of the ups/downs of weight loss.

Let us never get bogged down in "Rules" so much that we sacrifice friendship & support ~ K?

Because that is what it's all about. Life is just too short for anything less.

I love you ALL. Truly.

XO,
HB

[Lbertas]

Originally Posted by gynx8467

Yes thank you I need a large butt kicking.

Jennifer I hope you did not say you need YOUR LARGE butt kicked. That is one thing I have learned, would you say that to your friend that she needs "her large butt kicked"? Then don't say it to yourself. You just need a "butt kicking" and besides that your butt is getting smaller.
I usually carry a protein bar in my purse at all times in case of situtations like the one you had, or drink lots of water.
Have to run to feed handicapped person.
Have a great day,
BBL

Alberta