***Stillman's MAY "Get 'Er Done" 2008***

[cskies]

Evening check in:

Sounds like there are some good loses and some not doing anything...hate when that happens!!

Lunch for me today was 2 tylenol..had a headache!!

I am tired...I mowed my front and back yards and the alley...I don't have as much to mow as magickal but it is enough!! Then I got a flat of geramiums planted and started on a flat of marigolds but my knee gave out so will finish that tomorrow...I also have a flat of pansies to get in the ground. And then go back to fill in the spots that I have with some new stuff!! I have alot of flowers that come back every year but I like to add other stuff...and I do grow sunflowers and zinneas from seeds!!

Eating was on track...but I did eat 3 of the net carb russell stovers pecan delights!! so that wasn't too smart!! lol

Didn't get all my miles on the treadmill in today...I better get with the program pretty soon!!

Everyday is a new day to achieve your goals...keep up the good work!!

Thank you Diana for your cheering section!! Gotta love ya!!

[KSS]

hello all...
had my Monday morning weigh in and only down 1 pound but TOM is lurking so I'll take it. (I agree magickal...being a woman stinks sometimes because I always have 10 days a month where hormones mess up my loss)

I want to thank you all for your well wishes for my gramma. Sadly she passed away on Friday afternoon. I am at peace with the knowledge that she is no longer suffering. Her funeral was today...

I got through most of this without cheating. Today after the funeral we all went out to eat and I did eat off plan but I did the 1 hour thing from start to finish (no day long binge)so I will look at this as a refeed and not a cheat. Tomorrow I will drink tons of water and be back on track. I will not use this as an excuse to fall off the wagon.

I am down a total of 22 pounds and they are not welcome back

Have a great night everyone.

[Determinedtolose]

Hi Everyone!

Denise, I hope your headache went away!

KSS, one lb is darn good, especially with TOM around the corner!

Well, I blew it today! I just couldn't help but splurge on the wrong things!! I was hoping to get under 200, but boy, never fails!! I still will get under, this month!
Maybe I just need to do that once in awhile to get it out of my system.
I do think that I need to go back to strict Stillmans. No salads or anything else for awhile.

Thanks for letting me vent!!!

Love Ya!!

[LaRon]

Hi Everyone,

Seems like everyone is having a tough time right now, including me but hang it there, this too shall pass

Thanks Diana, for keeping this board on a positive note. Sometimes this diet journey can be taxing on the mind. You end up beating yourself up and feeling like you could have done more. Believe me, I know.........even after going from 198 to 117 a few years ago (before this last baby), I would still feel bad and just hate myself when I would gain a few pounds. The scale dictated how my day went, if I would be grumpy w/DH and kids, and everyone walked on pins and needles...depending on how mommy's diet was going. I could not get over the fact that I had already accomplished a lot and that hey...sometimes I deserved to enjoy myself too. I had a love/hate relationship w/food. But slowly I think I'm coming around.....hopefully.....somehow.........

In any case everyone, when I joined this group, I was at awe at how much everyone had accomplished already! You guys are awesome and it is because of you, that I decided to give this WOE another try. THANKS!

[Determinedtolose]

Hi LaRon,
I came here because I saw how good Denise and Slatman had done. That got me motivated to join in, so I greatly credit those two!!!

I agree with you, we can't let the scale dictate our mood, or day or anything else for that matter.

I know we will all be successful, it may take some time, but we will get to our goal!!!

[LoveJohn]

Hello everyone, Just blowing in from windy SW KS - man this winds sucks (excuse my language), seems like it blows every other day, 35-40 mph constantly, getting tired of eating dust and things blowing around, uggg...

My weekend was spent working and keeping as busy as I can and for the first time in a long time, actually stayed on the diet without giving in to temptations. Sat. I worked my 2nd job, then went out to fix meals for an ill friend and did all our laundry.

Sunday all day I worked on a hobby of mine - made a beaded doorway for our son - he's 15 now and we just moved him downstairs so he has the run of it and a bigger room and he wanted a beaded doorway. It was a good distraction to keep my fingers busy and my attention focused on something other than food. And we bought a big canvas tent as we go to music festival each September and our old tent was shot. So we set that up to make sure it was okay (bought it used) and then took it down and stored it - I was doing anything to keep busy....

The scale shows another 2 lbs. down but I am waiting for my official weight on Friday morning, seems to make the end of week something to look forward to....

Well, I'm rambling this morning, hope you all have a good day.
Jane

P.S. I have set a goal to get rid of ANY BIG CLOTHES once I start losing down again, that was my mistake earlier when I dropped the weight - I got rid of a bunch of clothes but kept some favorite "COMFORT" ones, so this time they're all going, no matter how comfy they are and I'll get some smaller stuff. I can't afford a new wardrobe but Goodwill and Salvation Army usually have some nice stuff for a very reasonable price.

[cskies]

Busy morning guys...had someone here before I got up even... don't think I will get the walking in that I so desire!!

Will check back in later...BUT I am gonna stay on plan and get busy losing again!!

[DEBI IN OHIO]

I dont know why but Im stuck at 222 even though I was at 221 last friday...but bascially its been 222 for almost 2 weeks...if I remember correctly this is a place where I stay put often...going UP the scales and down

[AmyInTX]

morning! didn't weigh in today, but i will in the morning. drinking my coffee as i type and thinking about everything i have to accomplish today.

KSS~ i'm sorry about your g-ma! i am happy that you are at peace about it though.

B- coffee; chicken
L- tuna
D- chicken wings

[slatman]

Good morning

Exercise: easy day 20 minutes spinning 100rpm repeat tonight
strangely I'm enjoying working out indoors on the trainer on my short days..weird

B: water
L: burger patty / cottage cheese
D: Steak / romaine salad

Hang in there peeps this is where it get tough... are you going to be a win the battle?

In everything in life there is burnout... sometimes we have to take a step back to get going forward again with more power... a small setback can be healthy it's what you do AFTER the setback

Let's do this thing.... that is all

[Determinedtolose]

Originally Posted by slatman

Good morning

Exercise: easy day 20 minutes spinning 100rpm repeat tonight
strangely I'm enjoying working out indoors on the trainer on my short days..weird

B: water
L: burger patty / cottage cheese
D: Steak / romaine salad

Hang in there peeps this is where it get tough... are you going to be a win the battle?

In everything in life there is burnout... sometimes we have to take a step back to get going forward again with more power... a small setback can be healthy it's what you do AFTER the setback

Let's do this thing.... that is all

That's what I'm talking about!!

B-scrambled eggs w/lean ham
L- deli turkey
D- chicken--anyone have a good chicken recipe??
Water
Ellipitical-28min=1mile: med/veryhigh/med resistance

[cskies]

The day started busy and has stayed busy...skipped breakfast as there really wasn't time ..

had 2 scrambled eggs for lunch

plan on a grilled hamburger pattie for dinner.

Like slatman says...hang in there!!

[onefitgal]

Hello All!!

5 miles and arms at the gym today.

Windy and HOT here again!!

Hope everyone has a blessed day!!! :O

[LaRon]

THANKS for all the uplifting comments everyone!

Busy day ahead but nice to know that I can come to this board, get some words of wisdom to start off my day!

[cskies]

Made it through the day!! Yay!! Sometimes that is just enough...to make it through the day!!

I ate on plan(well except for breakfast) and had some roast beef as a snack...did the trick and I feel on top of my eating!!

Got my flowers in the ground and watered...making plans to pick up some more this weekend!!

Walked 4 miles...didn't get my morning walk in today ....it's all good though!!

Just want to encourage everyone to look how far they have come in their weight loss journey and enjoy the moment and then forge on!!

[magickal1]

sry not posting i got the flu so only thing iv managed to eat is jello . good luck to u all

[Moretta]

Dropping by to say hi to everyone!

Magickal: I hope you get to feeling better soon.

[shari]

Originally Posted by slatman

In everything in life there is burnout... sometimes we have to take a step back to get going forward again with more power... a small setback can be healthy it's what you do AFTER the setback

Let's do this thing.... that is all

So true!! I agree with Diana too..I ate what I was craving yesterday and have now gotten it 'out of my system' to feel more charged than before!! I used to feel guilty and be in a miserable mood (so understand, LaRon) for the rest of the evening but not anymore. I know that as long as I'm allowed me to see another day, I have another opportunity to get back to plan and continue to work towards goal.

Although I've been doing more Atkins lately, I can't stay away from this thread..this is the most I've ever posted on this website..I'm usually a lurker. I have to thank each and everyone of you for making me feel comfortable enough to share my struggles and accomplishments without feeling 'lost' in the bunch.

Stay encouraged and have a good day!!

[shari]

Originally Posted by magickal1

sry not posting i got the flu so only thing iv managed to eat is jello . good luck to u all

Hope you feel better!! Take care and drink plenty of fluids too!!

[cskies]

morning everyone!!

Shari...I like this board too...lots of great advice and friendly encouragement...need that alot!! I enjoy you sharing your insight no matter if you are doing strict stillmans or not...I am not always doing it but I still need to post everyday to stay on track!!

magickal...sorry you weren't feeling well...I was thinking about you and hoping you were still hanging in there ...ymmm jello..

Moretta...you are another smiling face I love to see here..hope you are enjoying your food plan!!

KSS...so sorry about your grandma...

LaRon...everyday is a new day to explore what works for you and find ways to improve!! You are doing great!!

Onefitgal...you are working so hard...and you are worth it!! Keep up the great workouts..you are doing amazing!!

slatman...your words are like gold!! Thanks for bring so much wisdom to our way of eating/living!!

DEBI...kick 222 to the curb and head on down!! lol...frustrating for sure to feel stuck but continue with what you are doing and things will get better!!

amyintx....glad you are keeping busy!! lol...is there any other way with little ones!! enjoy your morning coffee!!

LoveJohn...I was wondering if you were blowing away out there in western kansas!! We get wind but nothing like you guys get hit with!! Glad you are doing great on the stillman plan!!

Diana...hope you have a funfilled day...I can just imagine what a joy you are to be around...keep up the good work...atkins or stillmans...you are going to get below 200 soon....bet you can almost taste it!!

Chronie...hope you are having a good day!!

We have some more out there that need to get in here and at least say hello!!

[cskies]

Busy Busy Busy...May is a crazy month for sure!!

I am feeling good this morning and depite what the scale says my clothes fit like they have been so hopefully it is just a bit of water!!

I don't plan to change anything right now...have a busy.....did I say busy again?? week or two and then hopefully things will settle down for the summer. Or at least get into a routine that I can enjoy!!

I just need to rethink my eating and get serious...just headed in too many directions right now to follow through with how I want to do things!!

Hope you are all having a great day!!

[DEBI IN OHIO]

I had to work 330p-midnight last night, now im going in for my other job...I really had to go to the bathroom a lot last evening, I was hoping for maybe a whoosh...but it didnt happen...still 222.0

have a good low carb day!!

[Meekness29]

bump!

[cskies]

LeRae...I didn't forget about you!! Hope you are getting some great weather in Oklahoma today... Sounds like you have alot of garden to keep you busy!!
Keep smiling!!

[cskies]

Meekness...glad to see you!! Are you getting wedding jitters yet?!! lol Bet you can't wait!!

[Meekness29]

Originally Posted by cskies

Meekness...glad to see you!! Are you getting wedding jitters yet?!! lol Bet you can't wait!!

No jitters yet... Thanks for asking. I'm just frustrated about my weight. I'm doing stillmans (by the book!) for the rest of the month. I hope it helps jump start a loss.