*♥*Tuesday Check In - Dec. 6*♥*

[RockyMountainHigh]

Good morning, ladies! I thought I'd get us started extra early. I've had tons of energy, lately - it's been fantastic. I really should get some sleep tonight, though. Gonna go spread my blanket and fall asleep on the Beach!

[redqueen]

Morning Beachers!

Thanks Stephanie for getting us started! for all that energy! Isn't it great?

And speaking of sleep, anyone else notice that you're sleeping better on the Beach? I don't know whether it is just the weight loss or the way I'm eating, but I usually sleep so well! (Except of course, on the days I really slosh down the water )

FBS was 107 this am. I hope the portion control and cutting back a little on grains and fruit is doing the trick!

Don't know if I'll get back here today! Work is going to be a tough one again this week. But know that I am thinking about all you wonderful beach babes! Have a great one!

[zeraspride]

Good morning ladies!

I'm so sorry I haven't had a chance to check in lately. I did come to the board yesterday but it was only for a quick minute to start the week's exercise thread. I'm determined to visit at least once per day because you all are my motivation and inspiration. I said that I was going to update my stats. I don't have time right now but my weight is up to 176 pounds. What is so strange is that even though I'm up 4 pounds, my clothes are fitting looser. I have this one pair of test jeans I use as my body guage. I was given these jeans back in the summer and they are a size 8. They were so tight that I couldn't even get them buttoned and had to squeeze everything in very tight to get them over my hips. Now I can get them over my hips and even button the jeans but of course they are still tight but they are at least going all the way up unlike how they fit back in June.

Strange. I guess I could be building muscle. I do go to weight lifting class 3 times per week now and am lifting pretty heavy weights (well heavy for me that is). I feel so much better eating low carb than I do when I let things creep into my diet that shouldn't be there. So I have decided that even if I stay in the 172-177 range, I am still down over 100 pounds, in sizes 12s and 10s and way way way better off health wise than I was at 280+pounds and wearing a size 26/28!

Stephanie - thanks for getting us started today! Don't you just love the energy this program gives you?

Chris - I know what you mean about sleeping better. I used to have horrible nightmares and my DH said I was even crying some nights in my sleep. From Day 1 of SBD, I have slept like a baby. The only times I find my sleep is disturbed is if I eat something I shouldn't at night. Well, you live and learn and I'm learning! Stick to the program!!!

Have a wonderful day everyone and I'll check back later if I get a chance!

[justmarvi]

Morning all!

I overate yesterday so today is going to be regaining control. I don't recall caramel corn being on the food list, duh. For some reason I'm feeling anxiety, maybe the medicine for my inner ear?

I may get out for a while today for something other buying groceries and Christmas presents.

Hope everyone has a good one!

[PIR8LUVR]

Originally Posted by justmarvi

Morning all!

I don't recall caramel corn being on the food list, duh.

That's ok, neither are Little Debbie Christmas Tree cakes. LOL. I bought them for the girls in my Bible study yesterday and couldn't resist. I love them. Unfortunately, the rest of them are in my pantry. I am going to try to pretend they aren't there.

Aside from that, I had a good day yesterday. Again, I am on track to have a good day today. Christmas is always such a hectic time for me and my family. I haven't worked out since last thursday and that is unlike me. I am going to skip today too because I feel a cold coming on and I don't want to make it worse. I just need to get some rest. The good thing is that my weight has remained constant for the last week, despite some cheating and not working out. Plus TOM should start tomorrow. I am hoping for a loss after that.

Reg, buddy, where are you?

[patsi]

Morning everyone,
I am enjoying the deep sleep also .....now if I could quit dreaming about all the things I have to do for the holidays I would be a happy camper.
I am really feeling good this morning and I think it is because I have started drinking water like I should. Life is good on the beach when all the plumbing is working right.
patsi

[RockyMountainHigh]

Yes - I love the energy. I find myself acting more like ME these days. I've always been pretty playful, but when I got bigger, it was harder to move around. I'm a little more bouncy these days. LOL Yesterday I was supposed to be at the market before they closed and I only had about 5 minutes to get there, so I ran/walked the whole way. I ran more than I thought I would be able to. I loved it. I've always loved running - I'd love to get back into it...even if it is bad for the knees, I love the feeling.

Lisa - I feel it's healthy that you're willing to re-evalute where you're at to decide what works for you. However, make sure that you're not just "settling" because you want to be done with it. You're doing so awesome. If you are comfortable where you're at, then there's nothing wrong with that. Just make sure that you're at your 100% best. I think that's outstanding that you can squeeze into size 8 jeans (even if they are tight). Are you gonna be happy staying at 10/12? That's what's important - that you're happy.

Marva - Oops @ the caramel corn. LOL I've had my slips, but it's been very different this time around on this WOL than it ever has been before. It happens to everybody.

Elizabeth - I'm sure you'll see a loss after AF goes away. I love this diet! "Cheating" is just indulging and always okay in moderation. You're obviously doing okay since you're maintaining your weight!

[Shalbrihil]

Hi everyone! I felt the need to do a pop in to let you all know that I'm still here just trying to get over this darn cold. I hate not feeling at my best! My eating is doing fine but the late night eating has crept back. I know it's because of poor sleeping because of not being able to breath right. That is one thing that I really have noticed is how long I have gone without catching any type of bug. This one just was a freak thing as I still feel ok and able to do my normal routine during the day. I think the good balanced diet is the reason for that.

Ok better go for now. Have a great day on the beach today!

[vessel of prayer]

Hi all
Sleep, I do well. But energy? I have only a little. I have been this way for a while . I think its the NO CAFFIENE I am expierencing. Oh well. I do take all my vitamins, and eat right, and drink all my water. Great y'all have good energy.
Sheila

[anj]

Hi all -

So I'm really struggling with everything. I've been eating bad (lots of illegal food and too much food) and I've gotten super stressed over exams. It all kind of hit me yesterday and I almost started crying in class. I've been eating way too much. I don't understand it. For the last 3 months, I've been great. I carry my little lunch bag with me and when I get hungry, I eat a snack or meal (I'm not at home much). Anyway, the last couple of days, I eat something, and then something else, and then I want something more. I guess it's anxiety...Today one of my profs had a lunch for us and it was really good food (much better than the pizza we normally get at lunch meetings. It wasn;t too bad until I had 2 canolis. I'm frustrated with myself. Every semester I fail at this point and I feel like I'm slipping towards it.

The good thing was that I cleaned my house today. My heat wasn't working and in order to have a repairman look at it, I wanted to clean it up. I typically don't clean the whole month (I know it's gross, but at least I live alone!), which leads to eating out, not packing lunches, etc...so at least I did that. That should help me stay of plan.

I'm going to make myself go to the gym tonight. Also, I'm not going to let myself fall into my typical traps of my all or nothing attitute - where I think that I might as well go all out cause I've already messed up.

[zeraspride]

Just wanted to pop in again really quick. I always feel like I'm doing drive bys but I just had to comment on a few of your posts:

anj - you poor thing. I can so relate to how easy it is to let sloppy eating get in th way. I am forever referring to the November 2005 as my "lost" month. I don't know what I was thinking - down to my lowest adult weight ever and then BAM! I started eating all this stuff. Some legal some not but way way too much of it. I'm struggling to get the few pounds I gained back off but I'm having a hard time even though my eating is clean and I'm working out 5-6 days per week. Please hang in there. We know this way of eating works and we know how good we feel when we follow the plan. Just take it one day at a time and try not to be too hard on yourself! Here is a great big cyber hug from me to you - {{{{hug}}}}

Shelia - when I first started SBD I had this wonderful burst of energy and it lasted for many many months. I don't know maybe I just got used to it but I am needing naps in the afternoon on the weekends again. Sigh. Don't know what that's all about.

Sharon - I hope you'll be feeling better soon. As I said to anj earlier, it's so easy to let unwanted eating creep into your routine again. I am a big late night eater. I like to have snacks after dinner - popcorn, sugar free hot cocoa and I could go on and on and not all of it on plan stuff either. Hang in there girlie and again feel better soon!

Steph - you must be reading my mind! I was just thinking that I don't want to sell myself short with my goal weight but I don't want to set up some unrealistic dream that frustrates me never to achieve either. I do like the way I look in clothes but nekkid is a different story. I think at the first of the year I am going to shift my focus from a weight goal to a body fat goal. I'm at 32% body fat and would like to lose 5-10% more which I think will go along way in making me look better and helping me to be healthier than a number on the scale. Thanks for helping me to look at things from a practical standpoint. I just love this board board and you guys!

Marva - I clearly recall carmel corn being listed right under the 100% Whole Wheat Chips Ahoy cookies (wink, wink). I hope you are having a good day my friend. Please take care of yourself!

Hi patsy and pir and everyone else that hasn't had a chance to check in yet!

[vessel of prayer]

Hi All
Boy can I relate, Christmas season, cookies, cakes, pies etc. I did make hubby a birthday cake yesterday. I did not eat any of it. It was tempting though. I popped a sf choc. mint in my mouth instead to go with my coffee. I also like sf/ff hot cocoa and popcorn at night. Its almost like a comfort food for me. May be why I am losing slow. Just wishing everyone well. We all know how hard it can be. Its like if we were alcoholics, and quit thats fine, cause we would stay away from the alcohol. But we can not just give up all food, and so the cravings are there, and will always probably be there. Just hang in there, and we will do this.
Sheila (talking to mostly myself here, wanted to make cookies so badly today)

[RockyMountainHigh]

Mmmmmmmmmmm, cookies. *drool*

[PIR8LUVR]

Good news!! I am actually down 1.5 pounds. So, I am back to my pre-Thanksgiving weight. The bad news is that I think I am coming down with a cold or sinus infection. I rarely get sick, but when I do you can guarantee that it will be about 2 - 3 weeks before Christmas. So far, I have had a perfect day with the exception of 8 oz of orange juice when I got home. I am trying to fight this thing. I have decided to stay home tomorrow, regardless of how I feel so that I get some rest.

Have a good night everyone!