Posts by melness5

Hello Everyone!!!!

I took off for a bit.  I needed to, I was really starting to get depressed and just needed to have a little time to sit back and re analyze  some things in my life.  I think all is ok now, I am really trying to focus on the better things.  Got real scary there for a while, almost admitted myself but I think i am back on track and coming on here and seeing that I was missed really brought my mood up todya so to those of you who asked thank you so much!!!!

I guess I haven't posted a weigh in so it is 137. I really have cut way back on the exercising so I am ready to get back into it, I haven't been calorie counting either, so I guess it's time.

I would like to welcome all new comers!!!  The people you meet here are great and will help you out no matter what your questions or concerns, we are a team.  We can beat this weight!

For the holiday I didn't eat anything abnormal, a hamburger, coleslaw, strawberry shortcake.  That was it.  didn't realy exercise, sorry!

Great to be back!  Can't wait to hear from everyone.

snowfence, and poupe,  thanks again for asking about me. how are you guys? 

My son was sooo sick yesterday, I didn't have a chance to do anything, I did get a chance to hop on scale and t was 137.  I'm pretty sure I am up a pound since last week, My TOM is no where near so what am I doing wrong?  I am so frustrated!

Welcome angela, and glivings, sure hope you can keep up with us all.  We really do have a great group of girls here, all very supportive.  Hope we all can eventually reach our goals

I don't really remember what my last week weight was but I don't really think it changed much for me.

starting weight: 147, 146

last week approx 137

this week 136

although I am not counting the 136 until I can see it on the scale on a daily basis.

I am still working out on the treadmill.  Not a daily thing anymore, maybe I really need to do it daily, maybe that is the only way to lose.

Coolmom:  How bad is your scoliosis.  I know my daughter was just recently diagnosed with it and they told her to stay active because it helps strengthen the muscles in her back and it will keep it form getting worse.  Do you think that is the wrong advice?

Poupe:  I am sooooo jealous of you....Do you know how badly i want to see that weight. I am so proud of you!  I am also hoping that you stick with us even after you get to the 120's.  We are a team now!

Snowfence:  Your weight is probably due to pressure your family is throwing at you.  Like I said before, you have to stick to what you think is good for you.  If you feel healthy stick to it. 

Renee:  one pound is still one pound, I am happy for you.  I would love to know for sure I have lost a pound or two, I am so stuck right now.  I don't know what to do. 

I am working a 12 hour shift tonight so I am hoping that I can work out tomorrow, if I have the energy. I work as a nurses aide and I work with Alzheimer dementia patients so some nights can be real challenging.

Keep in touch, they shut the computer down at work so i really haven't been able to get on alot.  I am hoping to get on tomorrow so i can check everyone else's progress.

Poupe:  I too am having a bit of a struggle trying to figure out the best way to lose these last 15 pounds.  I have been exercising  and watching the caloric intake on a daily basis.  I really try not to go over 1400 but I know there are some days you really just can't help it.  I know that it is good for you to mix it up a bit but I am at a stand still.  I've weighed in at 137 now for 2 weeks, I have saw 136 off and on but only if I sleep an extra few hours so I really don't know if I can believe that.

I want so much to be down to the low low 130's before it's warm enough to get a bathing suit on.   I have cheated my workouts, I am just doing the treadmill, before I was doing something different everyday. I guess I am going to have to start mixing it up again.

I am so glad to hear form anyone who has already reached a goal.  It makes me know that it's possible.  It's obtainable.  I really just need to do this!

Really thank you guys for everything.  Hearing that i have people here really helps alot.  I am understanding that weight doesn't consistently drop off, that your body has highs and lows I really do get that.  I just really am the type that looses interest really fast if things don't go my way right away.  I am so impatient.  I guess I should be happy though because technically its been two months and I have lost 10 pounds.

Luna:  That's so great you lost that and it is even better when your doctor tells you a weight you weren't ready to hear.

poupe80601: That is an awesome weight.  I think I am going to make my new mini goal 133.  That's 4 pounds. Thanks for your post, it really motivated me.

Trinityj:  We can do this together.  Not too long ago i was 153.  It wasn't when I started this site but shortly before that and you can do this.  We can do it together.

Snowfence:  Thanks for believing in me and knowing I can do this.  I really need people to believe in me even when I don't believe in myself.  I know I think I am happy right now with the 130's but a week from now I will be mad I didn't keep going  So thanks!

Did we lose everyone else?

Hey girls:  thanks for all the updates.  Thank you for the encouragement too poupe.  I dropped to 138 this morning and so far so good also I started my TOM so I am hoping that when I am done I am back to my 137.  I will still do my weigh in on Tuesday and we will see how it goes.  Seems like all of us are really cheating on our diets.  It's so hard to stay on track when everyone around you really isn't counting or trying to eat healthy.  It's also hard when you have relatives and kids around. 

So now that the weekend is over what shall our challenge for the week be, I know i was doing the crunch thing but I don't know if it is working.  I really am going to dedicate myself to 1400 calories a day for the rest of the week and do somekind of workout every day....Anyone with me?

Bovenkamp, thinsky, coolmom, luna, and andie, Where are you guys????  How have you been?  You have any horror stories over the past weekend?  Please come back, we miss you!!!!  lol

Oh and I am not sure if any of you remember but one of my major weaknesses is the movie theater popcorn, well I took kids to see Indiana Jones and guess what, I ate the popcorn with extra butter, I know I shouldn't have and if I ever want to see the scale move again I really have to quit eating this way.  HELP!!!!!

Hey ya'll I am back!!  I am so excited to read all you progress and conversations.  It is so nice to come back to friends who I know won't judge me and won't make me feel like I am horrible for wanting to be healthy and skinny.

I got compliments in tennessee from family that hasn't seen me since January.  I weighed almost 150 then.  My Aunt told me I look wonderful and she could tell I lost weight.

I do have a bit of bad news though.  I gained 2 pounds, now either I ate like a complete HOG or it's because my TOM is right around the next corner.  I usually gain more than two pounds but hey i will take it.  I really am hoping it's because of TOM. I did over eat and I didn't keep track of my calories, I was so busy I didn't have time to think.  I have to admit something though, it was so yummy....I had burger king, I had shoneys, taco bell, pasta and lots of cheese.  I had a wicked craving.

Thanks poupe for thinking about me.  Great to feel wanted!

snowfence: you look wonderful...keep it up.  You don't look sickly at all.

Luna: great job....I knew you could do it.  Just takes the pounds to start coming off and it really motivates you.

Welcome to all the newcomers....We will be here for anything you need just ask!

How is everyone?

Hey there everyone!   I like the idea about that challenge of the 50 crunches!  I will do them with you everyday, even when I am gone on my little vacation. 

I had subway today, a 6 inch but I really feel like a pig....It made me bloated.

Do any of you get really bloated 10 days before you TOM?  I am due about 10 days and already starting to feel bloated. 

I've been so  busy today that I kinda cheated on my workout.  i am trying to conserve energy because I have a really long drive tomorrow and didn't wanna wear myself out, so I did a mile on the treadmill and that was it, I really try to work out everyday but I guess this will be a shock for my body and maybe rev things up for the next workout which won't be until next Wednesday....I am real nervous about what is going to happen while I am gone.  I am so scared the weight will come back. 

Greetings and welcome to our new friends Vamp and coolmom.  So glad to have you join us.  We do Tuesday weigh ins like stated above and you won't get criticized here for anything.  We are here for support.

What is everyone's weekness here?  Mine would be candy.  Any kind of candy.  I was deprived as a child....lol

If i don't talk to you all before I leave, have a great weekend and good luck.  I will weigh in when I get back so wish me luck as well.  I sure will miss talking with you all.  Maybe they will have computer access there?  I'll look into it......

Well today I think was one of the best days I have had in a while.  The scale really moved this time. 

Starting weight 146

last week I believe was either 138 or 139

Today:  136!!!  Can you believe it.....?????

I ate and my dinner and weighed again and it still only said 138.  I haven't been able to eat and keep the scale under 140 for about 8 years.

How was everyones Tuesday?

I agree you have to calorie count, I have tried every diet under the sun even starving myself and nothing works!  This has really worked for me.

I did my workout on the treadmill today, i literally was soaked with sweat, I know most people find that gross but after I was done, I had a newfound drive to continue on t his journey until my 125 is reached!

Thank you!  It really does help, i went tot hat web site and printed out the amount of acalories I should eat, I never eat the same amount everyday, I just try to keep it under 1400. There have been days I have been over 1400 and some days I have been under.  Do you think that helps?

Hey Ya'll, Thanks for the advice about how to avoid the movie theater Hell. I caved, I totally lost control.  I ate the popcorn with the butter.  It was heaven I have to say and I guess a part of me regrets it but the other part loved every kernel....LOL

Well, I hope everyone had a better weekend than I.  Any new developments out there?

I have recently just started reading some of the journals, I am quite addicted as well, its a nice way to pass the time. There are some very interesting and intelligent people on here. Can't wait to see more!

i know you can do this!  I am the same way.  I commit to this then a month or so later i am right back to where i began.

I started these lifestyle changes because of my Dad.  He had to have open heart and I really panicked that eventually someday that would be me.  I don't think I can ever go through that.  It's horrible.  I don't want to be unhealthy.  Also i work with the elderly on a daily basis as a nurse and I see the ones who took care of themselves and the ones who didn't.  Surprisingly you really can tell. I am a type of person that I want change when I want it.  If it doesn't happen fast enough I get discouraged, although I know this is doing wonders for my internal health too.

I just want to have the encouragement from people in my life and I really am not getting it.  Shame I gotta turn here but I am glad I found this place.  Seems like everyone is disappearing lately though.  Hope to see everyone back here soon!

I just want to admit

I AM AN ADDICT!  I love the inspiration and the personalities, and knowing I am not stuck in the battle alone.  I am so glad for each of you who are not ashamed to stand and say.   I am addicted!

I started out at around 149, and I am down to 139.  I think I am losing more inches than pounds which is totally fine by me, any progress is still progress.