Stillman's November turkey trot 2 skinnyville--more meat, less you!!!

[Mim]

I have a GF grill question. Should I get one that just closes on its hinge, or should I get one with an adjustable hinge. I'm thinking that the latter will cook burgers evenly, but it may not be necessary?

[Getting there!!!]

Hi peeps!! Yup it is quiet around here!! Glad everyone is on plan though!! The party season is fast approaching so we have to look good in our LBDs!! I've been mostly on plan though I've been eating cottage cheese and I think it might stall me though really I'm not sure. It's just so handy!! I've also been having a small amount if Dukan's oatbran, for dinner at 11 mostly. I'm too tired to face tuna that late and what I'd really like is tea and a slice of toast!!! Oh and I did have a pretzel on Saturday--oopsie!! Twas good, all warm and salty-and usually I'm not into salt! Insanity hasn't been going that well, I've been doung it every second day. I just don't have the time and I can't face getting up at 5:30 every morning to do it. Work is slightly better this week though so I plan to get more in!!
I don't know really how I feel about this-ha-but I had a meeting with a coworker that I only see every 4 months or so. Every time he mentions my weight loss, everything from was I sick? Did I want to lose weight? (like no I loved being that overweight!) did I do it on purpose? to Everytime I see you you're thinner. Your really too thin now. Well this time was the first time he said nothing! Ok when he ( or anyone else ) mentions it I never really know what to say, it makes me uncomfortable, so I always stand there mumbkung!! So I was gladI didn't have to mumble!! But then I'm thinking why didn't he say it? Do I look fatter? Cos nobody ever says anything when you put on weight! I know it's crazy!! It's just it's the first time!! A friend said it was because people are used to me looking this way now so they're not comparing it anymore. Maybe that's true! It just made me slightle crazy and paranoid!!( ya kniw more than usual!! Ha!)

[Getting there!!!]

Originally Posted by Mim

I have a GF grill question. Should I get one that just closes on its hinge, or should I get one with an adjustable hinge. I'm thinking that the latter will cook burgers evenly, but it may not be necessary?

I think mine adjusts itself by itself if ya get me! I don't have to do anything to it. My chicken is always cooked through!

[Getting there!!!]

My typing gets worse! Sorry!

[Refuse to Quit]

Good morning everyone!

I don't use a grill, so I can't help you there, Mim.

After losing three pounds on Saturday, I've stalled at that weight for the last two days. I took some magnesium just in case that's the problem. I've been perfect, so I'm not worried about my food, I guess my body may be adjusting.

I do know I wasn't hungry in the slightest this morning, so I decided not to eat anything. I'm usually fasmished by now! Oh well, I brought chicken with me just in case I get hungry.

I'm also really exhausted. I'm up every hour or so going to the bathroom! So I'm not getting a good night's sleep at all, unfortunately.

I hope everyone is well today!

Melissa

[IM2fat]

Good Monday morning, gals! Feeling a bit under the weather. . woke up with a terrible sore throat yesterday. .thought it was just from "snorning. . " lol but its hanging on. . body feels a little sore, too so I must have a touch of something. .trying to get my poopy together so I can have a productive day.

Cooking up pork and grilling chicken so I can stay on track this week. . I am off today and tomorrow so I hope to get something great done. . Weekend was so/so. .We ended up going out after church yesterday. I had a few hot wings which I know were loaded in sauce and salmon, which came loaded with some mysterious sweet sauce. Next time I shall be specific. . live and learn. .. . MMmmm. .

[Refuse to Quit]

IM - Keep that touch of something in your state, ok???? I'm feeling the same way - have no idea what's going on but I'm not up to snuff over here!

Food is 100% perfect - but I have little to no appetite. I had some chicken at 10 and some beef at noon, but I'm just feeling out of it, and now my ears have clogged over... ICK!!!!!

M

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Refuse to Quit

Hi CC! I wrote a long note and didn't post it Hate when that happens! Anyway, glad things are slowing down for you and hoping you have a peaceful day tomorrow!!!!!

Had a fabulous rib eye for dinner - so happy.

Hello to all!

M

thank you honey!

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Ribeye. . MMMMMm

CC! I've missed you. . but I understand the cleaning frenzy! Haven't had guests in quite a while .. and I kinda like it

Side effects of my new med includes. . Loss of Appetite and Weight Loss. . Once I read that. . didn't read no further!!!! :-)

:yeah I like being guest free, too

Originally Posted by Refuse to Quit

Oh and CC!!!!!!!!!! The good times, they are a rollin' baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
And as I don't know where you are in NY, I'll just start waving in every direction - yeah, that lunatic waving frantically - that's me! Hi!!!!

M

We're in the Lake George/Lake Luzerne area! (waves)

Originally Posted by Mim

Good evening. I have had a fun day. The two oldest granddaughters and I made birthday cake for the youngest. I am not tempted by cake so I just enjoyed the process. I would love for them to go gluten free and mostly sugar free, but they are not my babies. They do eat well though.

I went shopping yesterday. I wanted a new outfit to match my new hair! I tried on some pants that I really liked but they didn't look quite right. But since I'm used to clothes not looking good, I figured I would just have to be satisfied knowing that I am losing weight and that at some point, clothes would be fun to buy and look good. Anyway, I came out of the dressing room to show my daughter and she said the pants were too big! She got me the next size down and they look much better! I was just into the bigger size, so the 3.5 pound loss and the bloat loss put me in the next size down. That is fun and motivating! It will be another 15 -20 pounds before I drop a size again. But I will drop it indeed!

YAAAAAAAAAY MIMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :highfive:

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Getting there!!!

Hi peeps!! Yup it is quiet around here!! Glad everyone is on plan though!! The party season is fast approaching so we have to look good in our LBDs!! I've been mostly on plan though I've been eating cottage cheese and I think it might stall me though really I'm not sure. It's just so handy!! I've also been having a small amount if Dukan's oatbran, for dinner at 11 mostly. I'm too tired to face tuna that late and what I'd really like is tea and a slice of toast!!! Oh and I did have a pretzel on Saturday--oopsie!! Twas good, all warm and salty-and usually I'm not into salt! Insanity hasn't been going that well, I've been doung it every second day. I just don't have the time and I can't face getting up at 5:30 every morning to do it. Work is slightly better this week though so I plan to get more in!!
I don't know really how I feel about this-ha-but I had a meeting with a coworker that I only see every 4 months or so. Every time he mentions my weight loss, everything from was I sick? Did I want to lose weight? (like no I loved being that overweight!) did I do it on purpose? to Everytime I see you you're thinner. Your really too thin now. Well this time was the first time he said nothing! Ok when he ( or anyone else ) mentions it I never really know what to say, it makes me uncomfortable, so I always stand there mumbkung!! So I was gladI didn't have to mumble!! But then I'm thinking why didn't he say it? Do I look fatter? Cos nobody ever says anything when you put on weight! I know it's crazy!! It's just it's the first time!! A friend said it was because people are used to me looking this way now so they're not comparing it anymore. Maybe that's true! It just made me slightle crazy and paranoid!!( ya kniw more than usual!! Ha!)

OMG GT I remember you talking about him........how lovely he had nothing to say!
Paranoid? You? kidding!

Originally Posted by Refuse to Quit

Good morning everyone!

I don't use a grill, so I can't help you there, Mim.

After losing three pounds on Saturday, I've stalled at that weight for the last two days. I took some magnesium just in case that's the problem. I've been perfect, so I'm not worried about my food, I guess my body may be adjusting.

I do know I wasn't hungry in the slightest this morning, so I decided not to eat anything. I'm usually fasmished by now! Oh well, I brought chicken with me just in case I get hungry.

I'm also really exhausted. I'm up every hour or so going to the bathroom! So I'm not getting a good night's sleep at all, unfortunately.

I hope everyone is well today!

Melissa

O M hope you get some rest soon

Originally Posted by IM2fat

Good Monday morning, gals! Feeling a bit under the weather. . woke up with a terrible sore throat yesterday. .thought it was just from "snorning. . " lol but its hanging on. . body feels a little sore, too so I must have a touch of something. .trying to get my poopy together so I can have a productive day.

Cooking up pork and grilling chicken so I can stay on track this week. . I am off today and tomorrow so I hope to get something great done. . Weekend was so/so. .We ended up going out after church yesterday. I had a few hot wings which I know were loaded in sauce and salmon, which came loaded with some mysterious sweet sauce. Next time I shall be specific. . live and learn. .. . MMmmm. .

O feel better you

[CCGirl]

Well, suffice it to say that the close encounter with my stepson's girlfriend ten or so years ago must have been aliens rather than us.......... still wondering where things went awry

She is a doll, we have been talking nonstop for the last two days they have been here.........for eight hours at a clip!

The old man and his son are having a ball catching up (they have always kept in touch but he just hasn't visited in all this time) and we are like two cackling witches sharing man handling recipes

So we have not only survived but we are all having a great time trading stories about our relationships ove the years.

WHEW!

I can't wait for Christmas........she is a tad fashion impaired.....and I can be the evil stepmonster who sends posh gifties....

[IM2fat]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Well, suffice it to say that the close encounter with my stepson's girlfriend ten or so years ago must have been aliens rather than us.......... still wondering where things went awry

She is a doll, we have been talking nonstop for the last two days they have been here.........for eight hours at a clip!

The old man and his son are having a ball catching up (they have always kept in touch but he just hasn't visited in all this time) and we are like two cackling witches sharing man handling recipes

So we have not only survived but we are all having a great time trading stories about our relationships ove the years.

WHEW!

I can't wait for Christmas........she is a tad fashion impaired.....and I can be the evil stepmonster who sends posh gifties....

How wonderful for you CC! . . Enjoy. .enjoy! Life is way too short not to. .

[IM2fat]

Now my stupid ears are plugged. . Whatever. .I don't have time for this so I'm going to wish it away. . LOL

[Refuse to Quit]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

Well, suffice it to say that the close encounter with my stepson's girlfriend ten or so years ago must have been aliens rather than us.......... still wondering where things went awry

She is a doll, we have been talking nonstop for the last two days they have been here.........for eight hours at a clip!

The old man and his son are having a ball catching up (they have always kept in touch but he just hasn't visited in all this time) and we are like two cackling witches sharing man handling recipes

So we have not only survived but we are all having a great time trading stories about our relationships ove the years.

WHEW!

I can't wait for Christmas........she is a tad fashion impaired.....and I can be the evil stepmonster who sends posh gifties....

Wow, sounds like wonderful bonding, the great stuff of life! Good job, CC! AND YES - send posh gifties they are always loved!

GREAT news here: 3 more pounds just dropped off! This is what happens when you're 100% for a duration of time (cough). And this after a very stressful evening - my stepson had to snip out a dog that was trapped and homeless - so she's here with me now. I have to get her to the vet when he opens at 8:30. Her vitals are good, but she's got issues we'll have to deal with. We have already named her 'Benz.' She's a gorgeous sheppard mix, probably around 2 years old. I'm happy to have a rescue addition to my animal family!

Hope everyone is well this morning - I have a ton to accomplish somehow today!

Melissa

[IM2fat]

Morning! Just a quick break . . my work/cleaning/day off schedule. . I'm busier now than when I go to work. . Sheessshh. . feeling a little better this morning. . stepped on the scale and I'm back to 174 so I suppose I should change my stats. . I think the Doc's scale was off, don't you? Either way. .I'll take it. . one pound is one pound. .or 6 pounds is 6 pounds. . LOL. . Gonna change my stats so there's no going back. .

[makemeslim]

Hello guys, sorry for not logging in sooner...have not been in a good place mentally of late. Long story short...last Tuesdays surgery was cancelled... hospital error...I was actually laying in my surgical stockings, gown, cannula in ready to be knocked out and it was decided they could not go ahead due to a muck up in my notes... surgeon could not be more apologetic but if all goes well I should be in next Tuesday...good old NHS! Anyway, I see the lymph node doc tomorrow... I have since had two more enlarged although GP says nothing to worry about but then he is just a GP...so will feel better when I see the specialist. My appetite has been so low, so much so I ate off plan a few times just to see if it came back (as no appetite, enlarged lymph nodes...not a good sign, esp after having them for so many months), it did not really. I can go to 7pm and not eat...not good...could be stress...don't know? I have not weighed but am deffo slimmer but feel if I could eat more I would loose more...don't want to eff up my metabolism. My backs been bad, Fibromyalgia is bad... want the world to go away... Oh what a happy post and so much for long story short. Anyways, I'm going to read through the posts and see how you girls are doing...hope you've been getting skinny.

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by Refuse to Quit

Hi makemeslim! Unfortunatley I didn't care for the natural color of my hair (a mousy brown) and have been blond since I was about 20. BUT that said, it's nice to know that eating junk food really does effect your hair color... not to mention a host of other things!

Melissa

I wish when the time comes I could go blonde (easier to hide the greys) might work for Beyonce but just aint gonna work for me I'm afraid.

[makemeslim]

not sure I can catch up with all the posts...sorry if I have missed anything... just looked in the mirror and my collar bones are sticking out but unfortunately so is my arse...always loose from the top first.

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by Mim

MMS - when you feel like reading the board again, know that you are being though about. Take good care of yourself.

Thanks Mim, means heaps!

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

OMG GT I remember you talking about him........how lovely he had nothing to say!
Paranoid? You? kidding!

O M hope you get some rest soon


O feel better you

GT, I remember that **** too. True...he's probs use to you being skinny now.

[makemeslim]

Clocking off...tired.

[Refuse to Quit]

MMS - thanks for stopping by - please take care of yourself. We will all be thinking of you.

Hey CC! We LOVE Lake George and try to get up there at least once a year.

Great job IM on the loss!!!! I would LOVE to be 174, you know?

So Miss Benzie is now snug in her new home. I took her to the vet and it turns out that she's not in horrible shape; she just needs to gain 10 pounds and get fixed. I got her all her shots, and we did a bunch of tests, so hopefully everything will be good soon. I ran her to the groomers right afterwards and got her a flea bath. She's soft and beautiful now... and is very, very slowly adjusting. My shih-poo is completely freaked out, but hopefully she'll come around. Time will tell.

I've been so busy I forgot to eat! Too funny. But I have a steak coming up for dinner.

Hope everyone is well today!

Melissa

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by IM2fat

How wonderful for you CC! . . Enjoy. .enjoy! Life is way too short not to. .

I am sooooo stoked, TY!!!!!!!!!!

Originally Posted by Refuse to Quit

Wow, sounds like wonderful bonding, the great stuff of life! Good job, CC! AND YES - send posh gifties they are always loved!

GREAT news here: 3 more pounds just dropped off! This is what happens when you're 100% for a duration of time (cough). And this after a very stressful evening - my stepson had to snip out a dog that was trapped and homeless - so she's here with me now. I have to get her to the vet when he opens at 8:30. Her vitals are good, but she's got issues we'll have to deal with. We have already named her 'Benz.' She's a gorgeous sheppard mix, probably around 2 years old. I'm happy to have a rescue addition to my animal family!

Hope everyone is well this morning - I have a ton to accomplish somehow today!

Melissa

How many animals M? And YAAAAY on the loss!

O yes she is sooo getting a Coach bag for Xmas.......she like mini bags, cheaper!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by makemeslim

Hello guys, sorry for not logging in sooner...have not been in a good place mentally of late. Long story short...last Tuesdays surgery was cancelled... hospital error...I was actually laying in my surgical stockings, gown, cannula in ready to be knocked out and it was decided they could not go ahead due to a muck up in my notes... surgeon could not be more apologetic but if all goes well I should be in next Tuesday...good old NHS! Anyway, I see the lymph node doc tomorrow... I have since had two more enlarged although GP says nothing to worry about but then he is just a GP...so will feel better when I see the specialist. My appetite has been so low, so much so I ate off plan a few times just to see if it came back (as no appetite, enlarged lymph nodes...not a good sign, esp after having them for so many months), it did not really. I can go to 7pm and not eat...not good...could be stress...don't know? I have not weighed but am deffo slimmer but feel if I could eat more I would loose more...don't want to eff up my metabolism. My backs been bad, Fibromyalgia is bad... want the world to go away... Oh what a happy post and so much for long story short. Anyways, I'm going to read through the posts and see how you girls are doing...hope you've been getting skinny.

Ugh MMS, did not know ye had fybro.........

seems like it's not only raining for you (emotionally and reality wise) but it's pouring......... nothing you can do but sut on yer hands and wait; and that's what will eat you up.......deep breath, deep breath........fingers crossed......prayers, gals, we need lots of prayers......spells, hexes, all are welcome!

[CCGirl]

Originally Posted by Refuse to Quit

MMS - thanks for stopping by - please take care of yourself. We will all be thinking of you.

Hey CC! We LOVE Lake George and try to get up there at least once a year.

Great job IM on the loss!!!! I would LOVE to be 174, you know?

So Miss Benzie is now snug in her new home. I took her to the vet and it turns out that she's not in horrible shape; she just needs to gain 10 pounds and get fixed. I got her all her shots, and we did a bunch of tests, so hopefully everything will be good soon. I ran her to the groomers right afterwards and got her a flea bath. She's soft and beautiful now... and is very, very slowly adjusting. My shih-poo is completely freaked out, but hopefully she'll come around. Time will tell.

I've been so busy I forgot to eat! Too funny. But I have a steak coming up for dinner.

Hope everyone is well today!

Melissa

COOOL I will buy you a drink at Americade next June! and hang out on the deck at the Lobster Pot!

You named your dog after Mum's car

[Refuse to Quit]

Originally Posted by CCGirl

COOOL I will buy you a drink at Americade next June! and hang out on the deck at the Lobster Pot!

You named your dog after Mum's car

Hi CC!!! LOL!!! I've actually had dinner at the Lobster Pot once, it was fabulous!!!! BUT I named Benzie after my car, as I have an Mercedes Benz E320. Then we added the ie at the end so it would sound like a name, "Benzie". And we only came up with that idea because my stepson named his dog Bentley. And I would love to meet you anywhere, as long as it's warm out!!!!

So Thanksgiving is going to be nuts, I'll have a Saint Bernard, 2 mix breeds, a pitt bull and my shih-poo in addition to 12 humans. Sounds like fun! Everyone's agreed to make desserts I hate. I'm so happy!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful night,

Melissa

[Mar922]

Hey guys just popping in to say hi! Your thanksgiving is coming up right away right? Have a great turkey day If I am AWOL for another couple weeks or if I am back by then I will wish you a happy thanksgiving then! I am so happy Xmas and thanksgiving are so far apart for us up here then I don't get sidetracked for whole months.

I have been super busy with both my jobs and trying to go on dates again, forgot how time consuming it was haha but I am gonna make an effort to drop by more often!

I have been maintaining so at least I haven't gained while off the boards

[Getting there!!!]

Makeme--sending you all the hugs I possibly can. I'm so sorry for you. Irish health board isn't much better either. Saying a little prayer for you.

[makemeslim]

Originally Posted by Getting there!!!

Makeme--sending you all the hugs I possibly can. I'm so sorry for you. Irish health board isn't much better either. Saying a little prayer for you.

Thanks GT. Hope you are good. How's the exercise challenge going?

[IM2fat]

MMS:

[IM2fat]

STaying on plan today. getting some work done. . not looking forward to going back to work tomorrow. . the only blessing. Routine!! I think it's time. .

scale report - same!