Posts by lynnhaslost

Tc, I am living a wonderful life as of now.. A year ago, I had an okay life, but this one is a hell of a lot better to me, and my fiance is like gold to me.. He always holds me accountable for my actions.. Not because of the wedding day in hand, but because. He has read over some of my weight loss jounrals, and say where I was 148 in Jan,09 and he was like.. What happen!

I had to explain to him about the other guy I had been with for over 6 years, and how I kept on pushing the wedding date back. I didn't want to marry this man, and I guess it wasn't just me.. It was also him too.

He was a good guy, don't get me wrong. He was just a confused guy, and he too wanted kids.. I want more kids, and he could not give them to me really, and I could not give them to him.. I got my tubes tied, and I am looking to have that changed sometime in 2010-11.

My fiance, has no kids at all. Not one.. Love my children as if he was the birth father of them all. My ex husband.. My kids father, can't hold a candle to what this man is worth to me and my children, and I know you are right. It's not a guess in my mind if you are or are not..

I can conquer anything I set my mind to, and I am not going to let this weight control me.. I have damn good control over what I eat.. We had.. Taco salad tonight. Guess what.. I ate half.. Half, and my calories for today was 1200 and not the full 1300.. I feel great, and I am so happy with myself.. Having control is a wonderful thing, and owning it is much more important..

I have a wonderful man, we signed all the paper for the house today, and we have to do some more signing again.. Then... We have to get ready to move in, and get everything else in order.. As we was walking through the house today. I was trying to see.. Where in the hell am I going to set up my gym. I have to figure that out right now.. I need my gym stuff, and I need to workout. It had a man cave area, and it's already his space. The living room is mines, and the den belongs to the kids. Now! Where will I place my gym things.. I don't know where it's going to go, but I have to think fast at how I am going to fit it all in. Because I need my gym, and it must be set up at all times.. I have to look at the floor plan again, and see how I am going to make all that stuff I got work into the den space..

AHG.. Look post I know.. I just got a lot on my mind, and I don't know what I am going to do with all my stuff.. Going to rest now. Did 14 hours at work today/ yesterday, and I am beat... Chat you all later..

Thanks Tcnm84, we can do this for a few more months. I don't know if anyone is up for staying with me until spring.. Or into swim suit season.... I'm not going to by one. Never in my life.. I keep the skin for the bed room. We can do this.. So, I know you want to be under 200 and you are going to get there. I had some high calories yesterday, but that's something will always plan. I don't want to be one of those people who gets into a blue funk over weight loss. I want to lose the weight.... YES! And what I want more than anything is to lose it with freedom range.. Freedom to eat what I want, and not X out a lot of the foods I love. I am human, and I do love fast food, eating out, and doing things with my fiance and kids.. I also love going out with the girls.. So making sure I have control over things is my key thing here. I went a whole year and some months without fast food, and when I went back into it. I didn't know how to go about it. I gained weight. I didn't stay in that losing track. So, what I am doing this time around, for the last time around.. Its learning how to eat fast foods. Or as my mom calls it.. Quick meals..... I'm learning how to do this... Because I have a family who loves to do this, and I can't say. I can't have this with you all because of this or that.. So learning how to eat with my family and lose weight at the same time, and keeping it off this time is the key here for me.. I feel great.. I got to weigh to see what soduim damage I have going on down there on that scale.. After I see what that number is.. I will know.. How many calories I can allow myself for taco night at home.. I'm going for 1300 if the number is awful. We will see want we..  See you on monday.. We can do this..

Tammy, you're a good mom like my mom.. We just picked out a home, and we are getting ready to do the paper work and sign. I am so happy for my fiance and I. My mom has supported us in so many ways than one. Since my business is one of my biggest things, and I am under a 2nd loan with my business. I can't afford to get the house on my own without moms help. I can't even get a loan for the house, because I owe too much as it is now. So her and my fiance is going on the loan. SO far.. I got all the new stuff my mom had gotten for her house.. A 42" TV.. She put on my CC and a 800 couch she paid cash for this past june.. The sofa I set on at this going out of business sale.. Barking at people like I was some damn dog.. This is mines.. Get back jack.. I made it known. My mother was going to get the money from the bank. It was a cash and carry going out of business sale..

So we need new beds for the kids.. Went to SAM's and priced them for 99 each.. Twin beds.. I need 3.. No box springs needed.. We got that in the bag already. One kids does not want a new bed.. But the young ones.. They want one and they do need one..

On top of that. I've been in a queen, and he sleeps wild as hell.. So we do need a king.. Priced it there for 499 and we are going to think about it. Still looking on that one.

My mom is great like you.. She is giving us so much help to get this well on the way. I am so ready for this... We are getting married in March, and I am ready for that too.. Now.. I just got to get down in weight. I lost 4.2 pounds do far, and I feel great about it. Just losing 1 pound this week to add to my lost. I had my cheat day today, and I know.. I know.. I might not see my 194.2 in the morning. I might see a higher number.. I've been doing good myself.

I had to go back on the alli.. A doctor I work with is testing my blood levels and checking on my progress.. Telling me.. I should lose 1 pound per week, and is on me about this.. I've been really sick these past few weeks, and it's due to my weight. I have to get under 150 soon... Well in time he said.. If I don't.. My blood sugar and blood pressure is going to be a mess like it is now.. My sugar levels dips, and my blookd pressure jumps. He is allowing me to have one cheat day, and I do have it. It's okay to take the alli, but as long as I don't do 3 pills per day.. No more than 2 he said.. No more than 3 he said.. If I can get away with one.. DO IT! Since I only eat my oilest meal at dinner time most of the time or during lunch.. IF I do have one during lunch. I just take 1 pill 20 to 30 mins before my meal is done, and I eat with some since.. If I go out.. I do not take it 30 mins before.. I take it right after I get home. He asure me. It still works.. And I does.. So, if you have alli.. Don't waste it.. Cut back on it.. Use it when you know you are going to be eating your worst meal ever.. Like thanksgiving...

Chat you later.. I am so happy for you, and I know.. YOu are going to get under that 170 soon.. Or back too it.

Later....

Congrats to you, Tcnm84 I wish you the best. U can do it!

Hey Tammy, I understand that's why I wish you would come back. Doing a little is good. There is a woman over there who has 60 mins of fitness planned. Most of them can't get going with the exercise and stuff, so we support them still. We are cheering each other on. I myself am in one of those funks. My weight is going down, and I can't believe what I am seeing. I am working out a little some days, and some days on top of that a lot. Everything is hitting like bricks you know. One brick after the other one. It's just popin' off like nothing you know, and life sucks right now because I am in the brink of the holidays. Weight gain will not pass my way, because I am hard at learning about will power and control. Even if I work out or not. I am learning the eating part more than ever. I eat like a cow. A little chew here and a little chew there.. Not making it something I need to do all the time. Because when I get hit with that eating bug. I have to control it.

My weight for today is 175.4 and I am up by 4 points since yesterdays 175.0. I had a little more soduim yesterday, and I wasn't feeling too good. My sugar levels and blood levels where off, and when I ate some food with salt added.. Nuts.. My blood levels started to level out, and I was able to get some rest. I'm on a slow losing track. A little here and a little there, and that's what counts for me. I'm going to look into exercise you can do,and see if we can't come up with something together to get you going. With the help of your hubs.. I will get back to you later.. Maybe your insurance will pay for you to go get some PT Physical Therapy. It will help with your back. I'm sure there is something out there they can do to help you with your diet. Because you losing weight will help with your back issues.. Check into it, and I will do the same on my end with some of the doctors I work with. Maybe they can give me something to share with you.

Chat you later..

I'm back with my report.

I didn't get those calories up, but here goes..

Nov 17, 2009
BMR: 2183
Calories:1190
Fat% 22.5
Deficit:993
Fitness mins:45

I worked out at home today. I didn't go to the gym. It was not my day to go workout with a trainer. I tend to stay home when I am not going to be able to work out with a trainer on that day. So, I worked my A'' off at home. I did pushups, squats, jumppin jacks, planks,curls, leg press, thigh workouts with my baby, and so much more. I even got on the elliptical as well. I really don't care for cardio. I am a weight lifter more at heart, and doing all of this made a difference in my day. I was moving my body, and I even did a little dancing. We slow dance for a few mins today, and it felt great.

Anywhoooooo

I have to tell you all..
Check your settings on your CC account, and adjust them to your life style day in and day out if you don't have an HRM/BMR tracker.. It's a "guessamate" but a good one.. It normally has me off by a few 100's, but it's a good way to track your deficit at the end of of your day.

Chat you all later, and keep on pushing for the best.

Lynn!

Tcnm84, asked.... How are you calculating your BMR and fat% for the day in your report?

I have a HRM with a BMR with it. You can get a cheap one at wal mart, but I tell everyone to get a polar F if you can afford one. I put it on the moment I wake up, and I wear it all day long, until I take it off to give my ending report. It goes on how often I move, and what I am doing pretty much. I stay active during the day, and move as much as possible. I even wear a pedometer to keep track of my steps. My fat% comes from the total of fats I eat within a day. I just do calories and fat grams. Nothing else when I journal my foods.

 I also have a food scale, and that helps a lot with finding out how many ounces of this and that I am eating. I even weigh my meats. I can't go on that deck of cards thing, or the size of your fist. So, that's how I get my ending report. I might have a higher deficit at the end of the day, but this works for me. I am down in another pound, and I hope it last or I get more weight loss. I'm going to start weighing myself daily again, and I was 175.6 this morning.. Pretty good huh..

  You just have to start tracking things. I believe in tracking, and when I don't track. I fall backwards.. I fall off the wagon, and my weight goes to hell and back. With this tracking method I use.. I also can track when I can have a pig out party. I do that on weekends, and I stay within range. I just move a lot more. Getting up and down as often as I can. I don't stay still on my non workouts days. I want to get my BMR as high as possible. SO check into one of those watches, or the body bug. I hear it's good to.

Angls mom, Good for you on doing you.. I agree 100%. No more cooking 2 meals, but I still do. I can't force my healthy living on people who don't want it. Like my fiance. I can force it on my kids, because I am there mother, but we all eat pretty healthy around here. I cut cut back on the fats. And cook things a lot different. It still taste as good, but less fat. Change the oils I cook in, and stuff like that. You can still make a good meal, that is good for them.. I'm cooking fried chicken tonight, and I am having my meal on the size. 9 times out of 10. My kids wants some of what I am eating too, because it's different. I've learn.. If you don't make it for them. They want it even more. My fiance is all for my healthy living, but he has asked me time and time again. Don't force it on him. He already said, he has to lose weight, because he has put on a few pounds. So, 6 mile he will be walking 5 days a week. On his own.. Just because. He does not like the belly he has.. I cook damn good, and he eats.

J- Mom, we are strong, and we are never going to give up. We are pushing our bodies into a new beginning, and right now.. It's a good feeling. We can do the impossible can't we..  Lose weight, people say.. You can never do this.. Or why you do that.. Don't worry about it I say.. I just do me, and keep on marching to the beat of my own drum.

Good morning, to you all,

Cris,Check in when ever you like. We are here for you. My life a ball of mess too. I hope things get better for you. Congrats on the pound lost.

J-mom, you are welcome. There are some books out about clean eating. I'm going to go online to check into some plans. SO I want have to go out and get that book. I think the net is a cheaper way to research this plan. I've heard so many great things about it. My ex sister in law told me to leave yeast products alone as well. She learn she can't eat anything with yeast in it. A food allergy.  And yeast products are one of them. Not only that one other for her, is fake sugar. When I was talking to her last night. She was telling me how her body reacts to fake sugar, and she told me. I would be better off eating the real natural sugar than the fake ones, if I can't go cold turkey with the sugar. She told me honey can help a lot for a replacement. I'm not sure how that will go with me, but she said. Let go and go all natural eating and clean. She just eat Chicken and fish. Only 2 times during the week. When she eats out. She eats nothing but veggies.. Salads with no dressing what so ever.. I can't do that, but she said.. Where in the world in man kind living- in the cave man life history.. Did you see them make ranch dressing. I just laugh, because she was so right. She told me.. 80% of her food comes from the dirt, and 20% comes for air or water.. It's something we have to wrap our heads about, and me doing this after thanksgiving is a good way, because when x mas dinner comes around. I hardly want any. SO, I am sure. I can do this. Not pull it off, but do it. She said, some people sick with the veggies they love the most. She said. Eat veggies that are loaded in proteins too. She does not eat peanut butter either. It's not on her list of foods to eat. I love peanut butter, but she said.. The oil in peanut butter is bad oil.. Damaged. I agree that it is,but I love it. She said, use it as a reward.. With celery...

I do have faith in us, and I too have a fridge  loaded with junk (not). I have a fridge loaded with good foods, and my children loves them as well, and I have lost weight off of them in the past. So, waiting until the 1 is a good plan, and I am not going to wasit food at all. I will eat what is here until next month. The thing of it is. I can't go without yogurt. She said.. Limit it to one a day then.. Or every other day.. She said it was hard for her to cut loose as well, but she did it within a months time.

We can do this..

Angls, I hope you get to feeling better. Come on in and chat a while when you can.

Mama, I was wondering what happen to you. How are you feeling? I hope you get to feeling better. I hope its not that H1N1.. I pray it's not. It's just a flu. I'm happy that your weight is still down.

J-mom, thanks for the advice. I'm not to crazy about working out with a lot of other people. Or even teaming up with one of them. I've done that already with my gym, and the male I was teamed up with dropped out, and left me swing in the wind, and then they teamed me up with a girl in another group as a partner, and she and I had problems.. I don't know what her issue was with me, but let's just say.. When she pushed me hard during a workout.. I pushed her back 10 x's harder. I'm not a push over, and I don't want to deal with someone who is having those at home issues.

I'm thinking it over. I do want to go see what it's about. My trainer is all for it, but if I have to pay him the same. And I've already invested 300 dollars out of pocket a month ago.. For group training with 2 other trainer's and him.. Then I feel this should not be a problem. Just as long as they keep me paired up with someone.

Someone who will stay accountable for there actions. I can't do this you know.. When ever I am without a partner. I am on my own, or doing it with a trainer, and it's a good thing, but.... The trainer is more of a butt when they have to partner up with you.. Forgetting the fact that you have feelings. I'm going to go and see for myself. What this program is all about.. I hope there is no partner's going on in this group..

ALSO! You was talking about clean eating. A friend of mines, and a ex sister in law of mines. Had done the same thing. One (friend) she had did it for 30 days just to fit into a dress. She went somewhere, and saw this dress, and they didn't make it in her size. So she lost weight just to get this dress. Droppin 21 pound in 30 days. My ex sister in law did it, and is still doing it. She made it as her life style change. She is a model and also living in NYC. Trying to make a big acting break. Her friend went on this clean eating vegan like diet, and lost a lot of weight. Now.. My ex sister in law doesn't eat anything that was living.. She does not even drink milk or eat any dairy. Clean fat eating is what she calls it.. Not even a burger from burger king or frys..

So I feel it could do all who wants to try it some good. I will try it with you as well, but I want start until the 1st of Dec.

Thanks for posting this.. What  great way of giving yourself a jump start.

November 16 ~ 164.2# = -6.0#  < HEY RANCHO! Look at what you did.  6 pounds.. That's so awesome.. YOU see. If you vision it.. It shall, and it will happen... LOOK At YOU! You are doing great. Keep on pushing forward.

Tcnm84, I see you are doing well yourself.. keep it up.. 1.4 pounds down.. You will be at your goal weight in no time.. Keep it up.

I'm looking forward in seeing the rest of the reports. you all are doing so great. this group will spill over into next year. i feel everyone is doing well, and is commited to doing there all time best. you all makes this journey well worth it.
U all are the best. I am so happy. KEEP IT MOVING!

Idea's

Push ups or Wall push ups~ 15-20-25-30-35-40-45-50-55-60

Lunges~ 15-20-25-30-35

Crunches~ 30-60-90-120

Sqauts~ 30-40-50-60-70-80

Jumpin' Jacks~ 20-30-40-50

Arm curls 5/10/20/lbs dumbbells or fitness bands~ 10-20-30

Chest Press using dumbbell bar or fitness bands~ 10-20-30

(A woman can get a good chest workout in by just putting her hands together with her elbow out and press her plams together or pressing a 1 dollar ball.)

Walking, Jogging, Running miles~ 1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/9/10

Cardio DVD Ranges in Mins. 10-20-30-40-45-60-90

J mom, sorry to hear about your job and the stressful load it was. Making that choice must have been one of the healthiest choices you have ever made thus far. I've mad some poor ones myself, but when a job is stressing you out. The best thing to do is let it go and focus on healing.

I always end of having a poor weekend of eating. KIDS! But I can't blame that on them, and I want. I enjoy eating out with them, and I hate it when they talk to me about my diet and stuff you know.. They want to me relax with them and enjoy.. I don't nag them about how many calories are in this or that. I just eat along with them and enjoy and pray.. Pray it's good come sunday or monday morning.

I kick A pretty good during the week, and the weekend becomes my slack free week. I have to slack up because. It's so hard to stay focus once the kids are home for the weekends. My friend told me the other day. You picked a fine time to diet or change your life style. Right around the holidays. Are you crazy she asks. I said. No.. Just being mindful of what's going on here.. Needing to get that control now, and I do all the cooking. I lost weight last year during this time, and I stayed on track.

My advice to you is.. Don't beat your self up, and find balance in who you are and what you want out of life. Start off with 15 mins and work yourself up to a full workout. Or on those days when you can't go the full 30-90 mins.. What ever your fitness time is.. Just do a little.. You don't have to go nuts to lose weight. You just have to go at it in a smart way.  I have poor eating days and good eating days.

Nov.14, I at 2100 calories. Nov. 13, I had 1500. I'm not beating myself up. I did peak on saturday and was still the same, but is not in fear of what I just might see on sunday. Well, I am.. But I'm not going to stress it. Just do the best you, and give yourself small goals and reach them.

Lynn's Report

Nov 12, 2009
BMR:2041
Calories:1140
Fat%: 21.5 grams
Deficit: 901
Fitness Mins:60

I haven't been getting those fitness mins up to where I would like for them to be this week. The loan for the house was approved, and I am so happy about that. So happy that I had to remind myself to eat, because once I got the news.. I didn't eat anything. Got the news at 9am yesterday morning. Anywho... I've been working around the house, and started packing before the loan was approved.. Just to get rid of some of the crap that is laying around in my space. My mom is making plans for the apartment she added on to the house. She is happier than a rain deer. I've been busy with work and also doing verification of employment for a few of my workers who are also getting ready to sign on a home. One wants to buy a new car, and the other is getting ready to sign on a home as well.. GOOD NEWS all around. I have not taken a peak at my weight this morning, and will not peak this weekend, because I have done so good, and I want to be shocked on monday morning. That let down from the (tom) might be the reason why I don't want to peak. Having for breakfast this morning. EGG whites.. I haven't had those in a while, and getting ready to sale my van to a buyer as well. That money can go right to x mas for the kids, and some new clothes once I get down to 140. SO much is going on.. I can't wait to decorate my house.. OK! I am off to clean a few rooms in my mom's house.. She has the gas company coming out to service the gas heaters in the house.

Have a great day everyone, and CRIS! I am so happy your hubs is home.. Glad he had a safe trip.

Tammy, I love your report. You are doing so good. Keep up the good work. I am so sorry about your son's gf, she is having it rough. I would report it, but I'm not one to get into anyones business, but when it comes down to children. I feel that is a different story.. YOU KNOW.. I just hate that. She's not even his child, and if she was.. That still don't give him any reason, to place his hands on her in anyway. I would question that, and his reason why. And I think you know what I am getting at here. Some of these women, don't know what the hell they are bring home. I too have been careful with that myself. Having 2 daughter's and one of them being a teen. I am careful, and I do look into a mans backgroud.. REALLY deep!

Cris, I am so happy that your hubs is coming home soon. I know you missed him like crazy.

I got mail from yella today.. She is alright. I've been worried about her.. You all know, but when I saw that mail from her.. My heart just jumpped in joy. She is okay.. Happy for that.

As for me.. We got approved for the home.. I am so happy about that.. Now the hard stuff really begins, becasue the loan was easy. Now I have to see what else we need.  Pretty soon.. I will be a new home owner and a new wife.. All at the same time.. In 2010 we are getting married andd that will be the end of all the drama and madness.. Good man must be trapped and kept for life.. He's a keeper, and I would not trade him for a 100 pounds of weight loss. NOPE! I want. I 've been losing points, but not a full pound yet since tom has left the builden.. 177.0 this morning.. Looking for a good report on Sunday.. So cross fingers and toes for me.. I'm doing the same for all of ya'll.. I got to get those weights up and going.. My body is craving some curls..

Hey everyone, how's it going. Time for my report of the day.

Nov 11, 2009
BMR: 1729
Calories: 1360
Fat%: 36.5
Deficit: 369
Fitness mins: I didn't get into the gym, so I did squats and jump rope today. Not much there, but it's something.

I am not feeling my best today. Tummy is upset. I don't know why, it just is. Well, Mama I think the wii fit plus is great. Thinking of investing in one, and I am so glad you said.. The wii fit plus the one I will check into.

Tcnm, I think it's good that you are teaming up with Mama.. That's a great plan. I need to team up with you both. You are doing so well.

Mama, I am so sorry that your young one got sick. I hope he's feeling better..
And I hope you get to feeling better too. Having the bloat problem isn't fun at all, and I hate it with a passion when my sock are digging into my legs like that.

Chat you all later....