*♥* Wednesday Check-in - Feb 8*♥*

[moonstruck]

Hi Beachers! I'm doing a meat and eggs version of Stillmans the rest of this week - I'm about done with yogurt. How is everyone doing?

I'm also adding to my collection of Leslie Sansone's Walk Away The Pounds DVDs - I just love her.

[Shalbrihil]

Ooooooo I have a couple of her DVD's now. They are a lot of fun. In fact I'm heading over to my TV now to do one of them. See you tomorrow..

[anj]

Okay, so I finally got motivated. Today is the first day I was exicted about dieting in over a month. I've had no motivation lately and I couldn't find anything that gave me some. Well, I was thinking and I realized that I need to have a birthday goal. I was 168 last year on my birthday (I gained 20 after that and lost 30 since then) and I really want to get to my birthday and to be able to think what a great year it has been. Right now I'm at a net 10 pounds lost. However, that just frustrates me! So, I have a new goal. I want to be at 142 by my birthday on 4/18. That will mean I will have lost a net 25 pounds over the year. THat is much more palatable than 10 pounds. So anyway, I'm finally excited about this all again. I honestly think I'm crazy btw. I try so hard to get motivated and can't do it and then it hits me and I'm motivated again. Anyway, so I am back to taking this seriously. I will be at 142 by my birthday. I am going to put losing weight 2nd place in my life again (gotta put God first!). Anyway, I'm just excited to be excited about everything again!

[redqueen]

Morning All!

Stephanie: Glad you're keeping up the good work! I also love the WATP DVDs!
Sharon: You go girl! How are things for you these days?
Anj: Good to feel excited again, isn't it?

I am having a perfect day so far...1/2 hour into it! Maybe if I can take it half hour by half hour, they will all add up to a perfect 24 hours! That's my goal.

I am back to taking 1/2 of what I think I want on my plate and giving myself permission to have more if I want it. This seems to work for me to keep portions size under control. That is my major focus this week.

Have a great day all!

[Melsh]

Good morning Ladies!

I am having a good morning so far, Glad to hear you all are doing well too.
Moonstruck I have always wanted to buy one of those DVD's. I only hear good things about it.
Anj What a Great goal! I know you'll do it! I wish I could be as motivated as you are. That's inspirational...
Redqueen Glad that you are having a perfect morning. Hope the rest of you're day is Great too!!

Just wanted to say hello and to all who Post after I do! HI!!

Melynda

[Melsh]

Shalbrihil Hi there and have fun with those DVD's...I definately need to get one of those. Just need some motivation! Have a Great day!

Melynda

[zeraspride]

Good morning ladies,

You all sound so positive that I'm almost ashamed to post. I feel like a deflated balloon today. I got up this morning and put on my wedding ring and it was so tight I could barely get it on. I haven't weighed since Saturday because I knew the news wouldn't be good but when I went to put on my pantyhose and they felt tight, I knew I had to weigh. The damage: I'm up 3 pounds. I guess that's not too bad considering all I've been eating lately but still - geesh! Up 3 pounds since Saturday. That's a lot. I knew I'd want to beat myself up over it so I really should have just waited but I feel so bloated I almost can't stand it. I need to get water in me pronto.

I'm not even wearing the dress I wanted to wear to work today because it fit kinda tight this morning. My son said it didn't look any different on me but I went for a "fat" outfit instead. I never thought I'd have "fat" clothes - all your clothes are "fat" clothes when you a size 26 but now my size 12 are my "I feel fat today" clothes and the size 10's are not coming out the closet until I get these stupid extra pounds off. I know 3 pounds isn't the end of the world but 3 pounds in the other direction would put me so close to goal - sigh.

Sorry to be such a downer but I'm just drained and it's hard to pretend to be positive and happy when I'm not. I'm just struggling these days - plain and simple. I've limped along before, I mean you're not going to feel pumped up every day of your life and this is just one of those down periods for me. I'll come out of it. Usually I'd want to stay away from the boards because I wouldn't want you guys to see me feeling sorry for myself but hey if you can't share with your friends the good and the bad, what's the point, ya' know?

Stephanie - I'm always amazed at the various programs you try. I wish I could get motivated to give something new a try. I am going back to Phase 1 on Monday (after I do some grocery shopping) so hopefully that will help bring me out of this funk.

Sharon - hi!! I don't have any of the WATP videos but lots of ladies rave about them.

anj - so glad you've got your mojo back! I just wish I could find my motivation. You'll hit your target weight for sure with such a positive attitude. Now if only some of your positiveness would rub off on me!

Chris - I should try your portion control idea. Lord knows I could use all the help I can get!

Melynda - Hi back at ya'! Have a great day!

[Yankee Belle]

Ok, I got the last pound off of the FIVE (I keep saying 'five' as if it's a nasty word...and in this case, it IS!) extra that were on the scale Monday morning. So I'm back to 18 pounds lost. *whew* I feel ok about that except for the fact that if I HADN'T screwed up this past weekend, I might be at 20 lost instead of 18. Oh well, can't do anything about that now except to try not to repeat the mistake.
I walked again last night to the tune of 3.4 miles. I'm really enjoying it except for one thing...my feet and legs (knees and below) really HURT. I'm not going to go today so that they can take a rest. I'll be back out there tomorrow, though. I need to find an aerobic activity that isn't so hard on my body to do during these days of "rest". Maybe an exercise bike? I don't know. The last time I bought one (years ago), it collected dust for years before I finally gave it away. Then again, I wasn't the same determined person back then either!

Stephanie... When I eat one item of food for too long, I tend to not be able to even stomach the SIGHT of it for quite some time to come. Maybe I should do what you're doing and make it so that I hate food, one item at a time! lol No really, you're doing beautifully!

Sharon Tell me about these videos! Do you walk in front of your tv or what?? Tell all!

anj... Motivation can be so hard to come by. I hope now that you've found it again you can hang onto it.

Chris...I literally laughed out loud when I read what you wrote about taking it one half hour at a time!! Thanks for the laugh! I needed that!

Melynda...I'm glad that you're doing well! I hope the rest of your day goes just as well!

Lisa... You're right, if you can't share with your friends, what's the point? And you CAN! I'm sorry that you've been struggling lately. You know, when your son said the dress didn't look any different, it's probably because it didn't and you just FEEL different. But, if there's anything I've learned in all of this, our feelings are what really matter. If we feel fat, we might as well BE fat (in our mind). I understand how you feel but I also believe in you. I believe that you will pull out of this funk that you're in and you'll go at it with guns blazing! In the meantime, remember that you have friends here that really care. Whatever you do, no matter how bad it may get...please DO NOT STOP POSTING! I firmly believe that is the first step in giving up all together. At least for me it would be. What was that saying I heard?... Oh geez, brain fart! It was something along the lines of "Even if you don't believe, act like you do and eventually you will." I know that's not the right wording (help someone!) but you get the idea. Even if you have to just go through the motions without the feeling, if you continue trudging along, I believe the feelings will come back. Make any sense? If not, disregard it all! lol

Hi to all who follow.

[cagmom]

Hi Ladies
Nothing exciting is happening at my end,except it very quite in the house,as my DH is not feeling well this morning and it up stairs in bed. Never thought about being lonely like I'm am today.I wonder how,people living alone koup.Sorry for Whinning not being up beat.

Now for my plan to stay on program I'm going to focus on staying on the beach,as when I by myself I like to eat. COMFORT FOODS and W-I is only a few days away.I must stay in control.

Have a nice day Hugs CAG

[dawnpacz]

Good Morning All,
Starting the morning out with a bang! Cleaned out all my cookbooks that are not about this WOE, (pretty much the low fat ones, and I have alot!!) The bookshelf looks beautiful. Have to study for a few hours and get on the elipticle machine. Should be fun! Probably should get on the machine first. Okay, thats what I will do.
Have a nice day.

Dawn

[TracyinKS]

Happy Wednesday!

Well after a superbowl binge, I started by the book, phase 1 on monday, and today day 3, I'm happy with the results so far.... yesterday was the best day so far..

I have to admit that from the weekend binge and no water I bounce up to 226 on my Monday morning weight in......... this A.M. I was at 220, so I'm happy.... getting back to ONEderland is my first goal!!!!!!!!!!

Have a great day!

[SBGirl]

Hi there! I'm doing okay today! I feel good! I want to continue to get my water in. You all getting your water in motivates me. You have no idea! I enjoy your successes!

I love Sansone's Walk Away the Pounds. Now I'm going to have to do one too! lol!

Everyone have a wonderful Wednesday! Hugs to you all!

[BeyondClueless]

Morning All! I am down one more lb this morning. 3 more and I am back to the 16lbs loss. This is a total wakeup call for me no more cheating!! Took me 2 days to gain the 5 and its taking me a week to lose them! I want these 3 off and then I have 4 more until I hit 20lbs loss!

Stephanie-Congrats on sticking to stillmans I dont know if I could do it keep it up!

Sharon-I have the walkblaster from Leslie I love it! do you have it?

Anj-Congrats for being focused and on track you are doing great.

Chris-congrats on being a 1/2 hour into your peferct day you made me chuckle this morning.

Lisa-Sorry to hear you are feeling down. Look at how far you have come! I think going back to Phase 1 is a great idea. Eliminating the cravings is the only thing that works for me. Have you read Burn the Fat Feed the Muscle? or Jillian Michaels Winning by Losing? They both discuss cycling your calories ie 1200 day 1600 day 1400 etc. BFFM is good but sooo long to read I think you should read Winning by Losing it's super short and its great just for the formula's on figuring out the calories. Look at her red team they always do awesome on the biggest loser.

Theresa-Great Job on getting those 5lbs off so quickly I am jealous!

Hi Meylynda, Cag, Dawn, Shal and anyone who I may have missed!

[justmarvi]

Morning beach babes!

Short on time here but wanted to give Lisa a , girlfriend we don't want you down, hope you get to feeling better!

I'll be back later.

[NHElaine]

Good Morning.......I am starting day 5 and I am pumped........All the Physical symptoms that I was experiencing are gone except for this huge Zit on my face...I think it was some of the toxins coming out that way...I'm 58, so it's certainly not teen age acne.
I am starting to think about the week end and getting a little nervous.
Hubby and I are going to the Cape Cod for our 31st Annniversary.
Nervous about the food, also any expectations I may have about wonderful conversation, etc.
As my dad used to say "expect nothing, that way you won't be disappointed."
I know it may sound pretty negative but it helps me some times not to put too many pressures on people and myself.
Sorry I am rambling..
Today I commit to no sugar/no flour. I will give my day to God and pray for the wisdom to know his will for my day and the power to fulfill it.
Have a great day everyone.
By the way, Love Leslie Sansone. We started a group at our church with her "Walk the Walk" DVD....it was great.
Blessings from NH

[vessel of prayer]

Hi Gang

Anyone miss me ??? Back on track. Scarsdale was ok, till about day 11, then started to gain. I thought it was my body holding on to my fat. That is a no no. SOooooooo I decided to just do South Beach, but in lower fat for right now. I am almost down to my lowest of 162.2. I weighed 162.8 this morning. I want to get into the 150's so bad.

Oh, I don't want to sound dumb, but the WATP tapes, do you do that on a treadmill? Or how ???

Our vcr, and dvd player is not working. DH put up an antenna for superbowl, and now he can't figure out what he did. I sure do not know how to hook up any of that stuff. Well I have my callanetics wrote down, and will have to start doing Gilad again from Fit tv.

I was reading the posts this morning, and I know it is hard not to get down. But you all are doing so good. Just hanging in there is good. Don't give up.

Sheila

[PIR8LUVR]

Lisa, don't be so hard on yourself. I know how you feel. First of all, be glad you are only up 3 pounds. I ate some junk saturday and Sunday. Not a lot (not in my opinion) but it was not legal and I am up 5 pounds (I am hoping with TOM leaves it will take care of at least some of it). I know you are frustrated, but do you know how great it is that your "fat" clothes are size 12? Do you know how many women would like to be in our shoes? I haven't lost as much as you have, but have gone from a size 20 to 22 to a 12 or 14, so I completely understand what you mean. Instead of dwelling on the negative, think of it in positive terms. Even though you feel "fat" think of how much healthier you are as a size 12 versus a 26! You are SO close to your goal. You can do it!

[Shalbrihil]

Originally Posted by Yankee Belle

Sharon Tell me about these videos! Do you walk in front of your tv or what?? Tell all!

The 2 DVD's that I have are fantastic. You just pop them in your DVD and go along with Leslie through the work out. You walk in place, do some front kicks, back kicks and use light hand held weights through some of the time. It goes by fast and you feel so good after you have done it.

Originally Posted by BeyondClueless

SharonI have the walkblaster from Leslie I love it! do you have it?

No I don't have that one as I'm just starting out. I have the Power Mile and the Walk and Kick. I plan on interchanging them when I get better control. I love the way you feel after the power walk one.

[Shalbrihil]

Lisa I know just how you are feeling right now and I just want you to know that these feelings won't last. You just put them aside and relax. We have such a bad way of beating ourselves up over things that happen to us in life. Keep saying how much you love yourself and be kind to yourself. All the neg. baddies will disappear.

[moonstruck]

Originally Posted by Yankee Belle

Stephanie... When I eat one item of food for too long, I tend to not be able to even stomach the SIGHT of it for quite some time to come. Maybe I should do what you're doing and make it so that I hate food, one item at a time! lol No really, you're doing beautifully!

You should and it really works. I'm switching to the cottage cheese and chicken for the rest of this week, weekend (key word: weekend), and all of next week. I eat so much less of it than I do the yogurt and am full longer.

[justmarvi]

Originally Posted by NHElaine

Good Morning.......I am starting day 5 and I am pumped........All the Physical symptoms that I was experiencing are gone except for this huge Zit on my face...I think it was some of the toxins coming out that way...I'm 58, so it's certainly not teen age acne.
I am starting to think about the week end and getting a little nervous.
Hubby and I are going to the Cape Cod for our 31st Annniversary.
Nervous about the food, also any expectations I may have about wonderful conversation, etc.
As my dad used to say "expect nothing, that way you won't be disappointed."
I know it may sound pretty negative but it helps me some times not to put too many pressures on people and myself.
Sorry I am rambling..
Today I commit to no sugar/no flour. I will give my day to God and pray for the wisdom to know his will for my day and the power to fulfill it.
Have a great day everyone.
By the way, Love Leslie Sansone. We started a group at our church with her "Walk the Walk" DVD....it was great.
Blessings from NH

Elaine!