Posts by saraha75

Hello all.  I haven't been posting because I had been doing so badly and had gained back 15 pounds since the end of my biggest loser competition.  I was just out of control for about a month and didn't want to come back on here with more excuses, so I decided to wait until I had good news.  So for the past two weeks, I have been doing a hardcore, low LOW carb liquid diet.  It is a medically supervised program through a health center that my mom did a few months ago.  She had two weeks of shakes left, so I decided to do it to get me a** back in gear.  I AM NOT READY TO BE THE FAT GIRL!!!  Anyway, I have not weighed, but I can tell a huge difference.  I don't want to weigh until I'm done because I want to get the total effect of two weeks.  Actually, it hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be, but there is no way I could do it long term.  Looking at it as a temporary thing has helped me stick to it.  I can't believe I have had no solid food in 12 days.

So, here's hoping for 236 on Thursday morning. 

I have read all the past posts and it seems that everyone is having a hard time.  I know for myself, I was so motivated at the first of the year, and at this point, I have just become a little burnt out.  Plus it is really hard to stick to the program when the results are not coming.  Soooo...hopefully we can all get some new motivation and get back to doing so well the way everyone was a couple of months ago.

Sara

Sharpdust-  As soon as I saw the report on Manny, I thought of you.  It's too bad people making that much money can't just play the game without all the drama.  Especially now that MLB is watching everyone like a hawk.  Who knows, maybe he made a bad decision, didn't know, whatever, but I can't say I'm going for his "I didn't know" story.  Sorry.  Nothing personal and I would hate it if it were the Cardinals (I love Molina and Pujols)  Anyway, I hope you still have fun at the game.  I think it's amazing that you even attempt to be good at the ballpark.  When I go, it's all about the beer and hot dogs, then the bar afterwards (and sometimes before).  Good thing I don't live in St. Louis anymore.  At least now I can only go every once in a while (good for my diet, bad for my baseball fan-ness) :)

Tannis-  Red Robin is sooooooooooooo good (read BAD FOR DIET).  I've only been there a couple times, but man!  If you like a good burger, you can't go wrong.  Not to mention all the other fried goodies.  Yum!  Sorry to hear about the wedding, but maybe it will give you more motivation to get going and stick to the plan.  Good luck!

Shizzi-  I know this is late, but I totally understand about the bad boys.  I liked them too and I "dated" one guy that I worked with thinking it wouldn't turn into anything serious.  We ended up living together for two and a half years and he is my son's father.  We aren't together now (actually, we weren't together when I got pregnant, but that's a whole other story).  So, what I'm saying is even if you think there is no future with someone, you never know what might happen.  By the way, he is still a total thug and if I met him today, there is no way I would get involved with him, but I wouldn't change anything in the past because I have my son because of him.  Anyway, enough rambling.  I hope your "date" with Alex went/goes well.

I weighed today and gained a pound from last week.  I can't say that I'm surprised, but it really sucks to have to see that number after trying to be good.  It makes me want to give up.  Here's my twisted logic:  If I'm not losing weight, why not eat what I want.  Honestly, my first thought was "Oh well.  Might as well drink tonight and eat lots of junk."  Thankfully I am at work and have had time to think a little and I am going to try to be extra good this week to see what happens.  If I'm going to be truthful, I probably only stuck to my goal calorie intake like 3-4 days last week. 

My dad and stepmom are going to BBQ Sunday for Mother's Day and they go all out, so that will be my biggest struggle.  I do so well at work, then the weekend comes and I'm screwed.  Anyway, I'm going to try my best.

I'm so behind on posting here, so forgive me for the delayed reaction.

Tannis- My goal weight is 170.  We'll see how I feel about that number WHEN (not if) I get there.  If I remember correctly, I felt pretty smokin' hot at that weight last time I was there, which was probably 7 or 8 years ago.  But...I did get a breast reduction two years ago which made a big difference, so I don't know how 170 will look now.  It will be a hell of a lot better than where I am now, but we'll see if I feel like that's a good maintenance weight.

So far this week, I've done ok.  My life has calmed down somewhat, so I'm getting back into the right eating routine.  Thursday's weigh-in will be the real test.  Also, I'm going out of town again this weekend (St. Louis) and I will be seeing lots of friends from when I lived there.  We're already planning on dinner for Friday night, but my son is coming with me, so even if I overeat, at least I won't be making it worse by drinking.

Hope everyone is having a great week! 

Sharpdust and Chi-  I'm a huge baseball fan too.  When I lived in St. Louis, my friends and I went to lots of games.  Can't say I'm a Cubs fan :) but Cards-Cubs games are THE BEST.  Calorie counting goes out the window when I'm at a game.  I have to have beer(s) and a hot dog at the ballpark.

Laura-  206, wow!  Congratulations.  You are getting soooo close to "onederland" as everyone here calls it.  Can't wait til I can join all of you in that mythical place.  :)  It's been a long time since I've been there.

Tannis-  Welcome to the group and congrats on the upcoming wedding.  Good luck with your weight loss goals.

Rachie- Welcome.  I personally couldn't do Atkins or South Beach, because I can't do anything where certain foods are just absolutely forbidden.  I can fit anything into my calorie allowance for the day with a little bit of juggling and deciding whether giving up other things is worth it.  But I know people who like it because you don't have to worry about portions.  I think it is a personal choice, but I could not give up something like fruit, especially when I know it is good for me.  Good luck with whatever you decide.

So, I've been very, very bad this week.  I am going to weigh in tomorrow to see the damage, then get back on track and move on.  It's just been crazy.  First of all, it's my TOM and that never helps.  On top of that, I went to Kansas City last weekend for my niece's soccer tournament and of course I had to have barbecue while I was there.  I went out to eat all weekend and had a few beers.  Whatever.

Then...my son gets sick when we get back Sunday.  I take him to urgent care Monday and they send him home.  He gets worse so I take him to the Emergency Room Monday evening.  They end up admitting him because he has pneumonia and is dehydrated and won't stop throwing up (poor baby).  Anyway, so I'm stuck in a hospital, stressed about my kid, and starving because I sat in the ER for 7 hours before we get to his room.  I was there alone with him, so I couldn't even leave for a second.  AAAArrrggggghhhh!!!  So, naturally, when I finally get a chance, I eat everything I can get my hands on.  And...I'm totally sleep deprived and back at work today on top of being sick myself.  

So, I get here and since it's Administrative Professional's Day (I can't wait to get my degree this December), my boss made 4 different kinds of cinnamon rolls (raisin, plain, chocolate chip, and mint chocolate, yum).  Needless to say, I've had a couple.  I've written today off.  Tomorrow is a fresh start, and doing a 3-mile walk this weekend for the March of Dimes, so that has to help.  Maybe it will get me back in the right frame of mind.

Talk to everyone soon and I'll post in the morning and let you know how the scale has punished me for the last 6 days of total indulgence and lack of willpower.  BAD, BAD, BAD (slapping my hand) :)

Arggggghhhhh!  I'm so stressed.  So tomorrow is the final weigh in for my job's biggest loser, and I am soooo scared that I'm not going to win.  I have been kicking everyone's a** since the beginning and now in the last two weeks someone has come from behind and caught up with me.  I have lost 25 pounds since the beginning, not counting last week which I'll find out about tomorrow.  I think I've lost about 2 more pounds this week.  Anyway, like I said before, it all goes on percentage so I am pretty much tied with the other lady.  But she only weighs like 125, I swear.  So for me to lose another percent, I'll have to lose like 2.5 pounds and she will only need to lose 1-1.5.

Maybe I'm being a whiny baby, but I have been winning the whole time and have not slacked up.  I would hate to lose at the very end.  I have really been busting my butt the last week and a half to try to finish strong.  Thanks to laura for the tips, I have had no starchy carbs, barely any salt.  I have cut my calories back to 1,200 a day.  I skipped my cheat day.  I have had no caffeine or alcohol.  (no wonder I'm stressed) :)

Anyway.....I hope it all pays off.  And I hope that I can use the bathroom (if you know what I mean) in the morning before I weigh.  Every little bit helps. ;-)

Everyone cross your fingers and send me some good vibes.  I'll let you know tomorrow how it went.

I weighed in yesterday at 241.2.  I don't remember how much I was last week, but I think that is down almost 3 pounds.  I am going really hardcore for the last week of my biggest loser contest at work.  Our final weigh in is next Wednesday, so I have one week to make it happen.

Laura-Thanks so much for the tips.  I haven't been eating any starchy carbs or adding salt to my food.  I have not had caffeine or alcohol and I'm even going to skip my "cheat day" this Friday so I can have that little extra to hopefully put me in first place.  Like I said, I want that money!  :) 

Sharpdust-I'm so glad your vacation was fun.  I'm still trying to figure out what I am going to do this summer.  All of my friends are flaking out on me and I'm getting a little panicked.  I MUST go to the ocean at least once a year.  It keeps me sane.  It may not happen this summer, but I'm hopint it will work out some way.  I'm curious about the whole cruise thing, since I've never been.  I drink ALOT on vacation, so I've always done all inclusive, but I think a cruise sounds like a lot of fun.  I'm just scared it would be too expensive.

Talk to everyone soon.

Sara

laura- We weigh at 8:15 in the morning on Wednesdays.  So I have exactly two weeks from today.  Believe me, I always try to make sure I have used the bathroom before, but my body doesn't always cooperate :)

I'll try the things you said and let you know how it works out.  Thanks for the tips!

Hello strangers!  I weighed in today at 245.6, so that's down 1.5 lbs from last time I weighed which was two weeks ago.  Not much loss for two weeks, but still going in the right direction.

laura-I saw your interview in an email I got from CC.  How fabulous!  Go you!!!!

shizzi-I totally agree that a 5 lb gain for a vacation is worth it.  I am going to Vegas sometime this summer and if that's all the damage I do, I'll be fine with it.  I was hoping to go somewhere "tropical" but my traveling buddy is not going to be able to go this year so I'm doing a substitute vacay.  I've never been to Vegas though, so it should still be fun.

Anyone have any hotel suggestions for Vegas?  We're trying to go somewhat cheap but don't want to end up staying in a dump.

Well, good luck to everyone this week, and I'll check back in soon.  :)

OK, I've been out of town at a conference for a week and have had ZERO free time.  Anyway, I weighed in on Wednesday at 252.6.  I can't believe I actually lost 1.5 pounds in a week where there was unlimited free food that someone else cooked and cleaned up. 

I'll check back in later when I have more time (after I catch up on the 4-5 pages of posts that I've missed).  You girls have a lot to say! :)

Mrs. D- I have totally cut down on drinking.  I used to work at a restaurant/bar and my friends and I would go out EVERY night and drink A LOT.  My life is totally different now that I have a son.  (I believe he saved my life, to be honest with you, because I was out of control.)  Now, I work full time, will be getting my bachelor's within a year and will start on my master's degree immediately after that.  But I do drink one night a week on my "cheat" night. 

I am so busy during the week and have no free time, so I TiVo all my shows.  Then on Friday or Saturday night after my son is asleep, I eat something I have been craving, watch all my shows from that week, and have a couple cocktails.  I call it my "Big Night In".  LAME! but seriously, I just moved back to this town a few years ago and have no time to make friends.  All the people I work with are not the type that I would socialize with. Nice, but you know....

Anywho...the point is (finally), I know that I can't drink and lose weight.  I limit it to one night a week and I don't drink sugary high-calorie drinks.  I love vodka/diet tonic with lime.  Yummy!  This past week I just didn't have the willpower.

Miss Kay-  I totally have the same problem.  I have a scale at home and we have one at work that we use for the Biggest Loser.  The one at work is always about 3.5 pounds lower than the one at home.  They are both digital.

Sharpdust- I totally understand how you feel about being obsessed with weight loss.  I do believe that I will feel better once I get to my goal weight, but I have to accept the fact that it will not solve all my problems.  I am like you, I feel like once I am "skinny" everything will be right with tht world :) and I know that's not true.  I also want to get to the point where I don't have to think about every tiny thing I put in my mouth.  I want to just be like a normal person and eat when I am hungry without doing calculus in my head.  (How many calories is this?  How many will that be for the day?  How many does that leave me for dinner?  How much will I REALLY gain if I eat this?  blah blah blah)

So anyway, I guess all I was trying to say is "I feel you!"

Sharpdust - I would like to lose 8-10 pounds a month, because I know there are good weeks and bad weeks.  My short term goal is to be down to 245 by March 10.  We'll see!

My weight for this week....259.  That's down 2.4 from last week which brings the grand total to 9.8 pounds since January 5.  I think I need to buy a new scale though.  I had to weigh about 10 times for the same number to pop up a couple times.  I finally settled on the one that came up the most.  ( I would love to go with the low number but I don't want to screw myself for next week.  I don't know why it matters what the scale says anyway.  I weigh what I weigh.)

So....9.8 pounds down, only 98 to go :o)  Piece of cake, right?  HA

Well Friday is my "cheat" night, so I plan to have a couple drinks and something with lots of cheese on it!  Ta Ta.

I’m waaayyy busy at work, but wanted to post my progress for this week.  I weighed this morning at 261.4.  That’s down 2.6 pounds from last week.  Yay!  “Talk” to you all soon.