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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Oct 06 2008 04:25 (UTC) |
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well ladies, i have bad news, my kids and i all have mono. that would explain the weeks of sickness we've been dealing with. unfortunately i will not have the energy to continue exercising for quite a while so i'm bowing out for now. i will hope to pick back up in the next six weeks or so if i have the energy. what a time we've had. i feel like "what next? lightning strike me now cuz i've been gettin hit hard lately. well it's been fun gettin to know all of you, hope you all continue to have success. i'd like to check in now and then just to see how u all are doing. thanks for all your support!! melody |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Oct 01 2008 03:48 (UTC) |
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new update. my son had a temp last night of 104. scary. he's ok now but dealing with a 3 yr old with a fever, ear infex and eyes crusted shut is not easy. THEN, our minivan was broken into last night while sitting in our driveway and we were sleeping. the bastards took our GPS and DVD player with our daughters fave dvd. about $250 worth of stuff. cops came when they saw our car door open and said they hit the neighborhood pretty hard. prob some meth-heads. we live in a new neighborhood with nice houses, the house across the street was broken into in the spring. can't get away from crime anywhere, doesn't matter where you live. AND....my husband had to go out of town and i can barely function. what's that donna summer song? "oh i, i will survive.......we'll see about that |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 29 2008 22:48 (UTC) |
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renekane sorry about your crisis, i can't imagine. thanks for sharing and trusting us with something so painful. i always believe we need to work on the inside before the outside can change so glad to see you have a renewed energy and healthful state of mind!! btw-love the new do! snehvide- i love a good chocolate binge but of course the disappointment on the scale isn't always worth it.....well, maybe it is! i always say "just ONE more piece" and half a bag later i think "ah, the hell with it, the rest of the bag is just going to taunt me so i might as well finish these off too!" i've had a **** weekend and day, my daughter is on antibiotics after we took her to urgent care sat. night, my son spiked a fever in the night with a earinfection and hubby took him to ER at 5am, so he is on antibiotics, then it was my turn so i went to dr and have sinus infection and bronchitis. the only weight i'm losing this week is water from the constant sweating and not feeling particularly hungry. oh and my hubby has to go out of town TOMORROW! ahhhhh calgon take me away.... oh and welcome katydid to one of my rants. we have all become familiar after so many weeks with each other so we'd love to hear more about you! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 26 2008 14:55 (UTC) |
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141.8 I'm noticing a pattern of stress=weight gain. i wish i was one of those people who doesn't eat much when they get stressed as opposed to overeating. we are going to visit my family this weekend, they live near lake michigan so maybe we can relax at the beach. my mom cooks such unhealthy food though so i will have to try really hard this weekend not to overindulge. have a good weekend all! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 23 2008 15:20 (UTC) |
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HI all, i meant that post to be funny cuz seriously, what else can you do in situations like that but laugh? so don't feel bad for laughing! since she was sick on friday she has now developed an upper resp infection and pink eye in both eyes! on top of her broken arm she's not doing so well, my poor baby. needless to say, i've been doing my best to take care of her and disinfect the entire house and everything she touches so it doesn't spread to my 3 yr old. that's kindergarten for you, a germ fest! well, smader i've been quite unproductive this week and have given in to my salt/sweet cravings so the fact that you ran 7 miles is giving me some motivation to exercise today. i'm so out of your league though, 7 miles would most definitely put me in cardiac arrest. we'll see how this week goes but it's hard to find time to exercise when my kids are constantly screaming "mom?!" "mom?!" "mom!!?!?" every 2 seconds. thank god for headphones...... |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 20 2008 05:21 (UTC) |
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sorry hasta, all my drama seems so insignificant compared to her loss. it's so caring of you to reach out to her so i think any gift, even just a sympathy card would be greatly appreciated. i'm sure that you can contact the restaurant manager and he/she is aware of her situation so they could help you. so young, how tragic. i'll say a prayer for her and her family. |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 20 2008 05:16 (UTC) |
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OH ladies, my crazy life, let me vent a minute....today was not only weigh in but also my big nursing test so OF COURSE my daughter wakes up and starts vomiting (sorry to gross u all out but nothing grosses me out anymore) every 10 minutes or so, luckily all she had was a bite of food and water. Then literally as I'm cleaning up, my period starts and worst cramps ever. oh and we are supposed to be going to my inlaws for the weekend (although it's NOT a bad thing that i got out of going! :) and husband had a BIG job interview. so anyway, made it to the test, got an A, 141.4, and daughter is feeling better, and hope hubby gets the job. life IS a freaking box of chocolates, you never know what you're gonna get and sometimes you eat them all at the same time! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 15 2008 22:22 (UTC) |
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hey all, it rained here all weekend and with my hubby home i was able to exercise...and study! i'm an LPN and doing independant study for my RN so it's A LOT of material but i did my thing and husband took care of kids, made dinner and did the dishes! yeah for me and my man-training! Snehvide-OMG! so sorry about the moocher! ugh how annoying. glad he got the heck out of there! don't know if you watch "seinfeld" but they have an episode that is JUST exactly like what you experienced. Anyone see that episode with Elaine? smader-you SO earned the eating and sitting on the couch after your triathalon! WTG! yes it's been difficult but thanks for the support! we are getting through it one day at a time. Hasta-i totally understand your "funk". i get in one when i get on the scale after feeling like i tried and not having the loss i thought i would. hope everything is ok in your life and working out to lower your stress level.WTG with the loss this week, you and i are both around the same wt trying to say goodbye to the 140's. Renekane-sorry to hear your life is so crazy right now, hopefully you'll get some downtime soon for a little R&R! Gotta go make a healthy dinner! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 12 2008 15:08 (UTC) |
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good morning! still 141.8 but not complaining! it was hard not to binge from all the stress. i really wanted doughnuts and bacon. salt and sweet. my daughter is doing well physically but she's 6 and for her not to be able to run, play or ride her bike is beginning to wear on her so she's getting upset easily and feeling left out at school when it's gym and recess. thank you all for your concern. i've only had time to walk on the treadmill twice this week because my son is in preschool and by the time i get him around, drive him there, drive home, do a little housework then go back and pick him up then my daughter gets off the bus it's 4pm and i need to get going on dinner and studying and laundry, etc etc!! i'm not in a good routine right now, i need some serious time management to get in all i need to do in a day. good luck on sunday smader! i'm in awe of your stamina, i wish i had some! snehvide- be wary that this is a MAN and he may try to get more than your wonderful hospitality! they don't know the difference!! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Sep 05 2008 17:46 (UTC) |
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hi all, 141.8 this am and lost the weight this week due to stress and not eating. we went camping last weekend and sunday evening my husband and daughter went for bike ride. well, she's been riding her bike for nearly 2 months now so my husband had the bright idea of taking her on a freakin mountain bike trail. needless to say it was way too bumpy and she was going way to fast then fell and broke her arm. it's been a nightmare. the only good thing is it's high up on her humerus so she doesn't need a cast and it's not on a growth plate. she has to wear a sling for 5 wks and it's torture to her bcuz she can't run and play. she missed her first day of school but she's back now and has to sit out at gym and recess. she is such a trooper!! i banged my shin on the running board of our truck and cried for like 20 minutes and she broke her arm and cried for about 5! hasta, i know how those days are, just when everything is going well the unexpected happens!! have a good weekend all. |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Aug 28 2008 14:39 (UTC) |
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checking in early, we're heading out for the weekend. 143.2 this am. hope all had a good week and enjoy your long weekend! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Aug 25 2008 18:22 (UTC) |
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missed the friday check in again....was super busy getting ready for my daughter's bday party on sat. it was crazy! 9 screaming kids at my house. what was i thinking??? oh and a pop-in with the inlaws on friday didn't help. |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Aug 20 2008 04:20 (UTC) |
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Hi all! yes hasta knew i was traveling, we just got back yesterday from a long weekend in chicago for my daughter's 6th birthday. SO MUCH FUN! we had a blast. and i ate like i didn't care. lots of desserts, cheesecake of course. we had some great food. went to Fogo de chao, a brazilian steakhouse which is all you can eat filet mignon, ribeye, etc. So delicious! well, along with all the great food we had and my TOTM i've gained. shocker right?! 144.0 today. i did a lot of walking but i guess that didn't help much. BTW, way to go smader! and snehvide, i know what you mean, you start eating and you can't stop! i'll tell myself "just one more bite" over and over and it's good while you're eating but you stop and feel sick. we all have our slip ups!
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Aug 08 2008 19:00 (UTC) |
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142.2 good afternoon all. well my best week ever and i do have to contribute it to the fact that my dear hubby was in chicago on business all week eating at fancy restaurants and i was home eating cheerios for dinner. snehvide-awesome! i've def. done that with the scale. sometimes i get a different number (of course i take the lowest one!) but usually all the same until i believe it. did that with my preg tests too. i think i took 4 of them until it sunk in! rishiesmom-i've had those weeks where i work hard and don't lose much or anything but on a positive note you didn't gain! maybe it's water retention and hiding the loss or your metabolism needs a good boost. whatever the case, DON"T give up. it'll take time. i know i've resorted to binging on junk food when i don't lose thinking "what's the difference, i can't lose anyway" but keep at it, you'll see.maybe try dropping your cal intake a little and increasing your exercise a little. good luck. so far everyone's had a good week. it gets me more pumped for the week to come although i would like to go out to eat tonight so i'll just give myself one cheat night then right back to it. |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Aug 05 2008 20:44 (UTC) |
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hey guys, i am an emotional eater too and sometimes when i'm stressed, nervous, upset, bored, etc all i can do is think about food then go out to the pantry or fridge and stare until i see something i can easily put in my mouth. it's very hard to stop. i usually crave something sweet then need to top it off with something salty, then something sweet again, it's a vicious cycle of salt and sweet. lately i've been trying to eat something healthy when i get that way but it's so hard to break habits. late night eating is hard to break too. i'm working on it but i'll be watching TV and it's so much more enjoyable with something to eat. husband is out of town this week and it's easier since i don't cook a big dinner for me and the kids. gives me extra time to myself to exercise because i'm not doing way more dishes and cleanup. well, now that i think of it it's all my husband's fault that i've gained weight!!! JK but he is always tempting me with going out to eat and late night pizzas. |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Aug 01 2008 22:03 (UTC) |
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welcome rishies mom your stats are EXACTLY like mine. i started this at 148 5'6" and am-today 143.8. this is a great support system and the ONLY thing that gets me motivated. it's nice to know you aren't alone sometimes! my goal is also 132. good luck. Hi all ! FYI, i've been retaining water lately after my TOTM and would wake up in the morning with swollen hands and feet so i tried lots of green tea (2 bags per cup), carrots and asparagus. it worked! i feel so much better and lost about a pound of water in a day. only i was going to the BR a lot! have a nice weekend ladies. |
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| Fitness | Anyone do Jillian Michaels 30 day shred? | Jul 31 2008 22:53 (UTC) |
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i am scared to even try level 3 but i'm going to give it a shot. i really have to pump myself up to get through this. she says she wants you to feel like you are going to die and i have seen the light!! leaves me sore for a couple days so hope that gets better. |
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| Foods | Let's share - snacks that are somewhat lo-cal, tasty, and filling | Jul 31 2008 22:48 (UTC) |
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vanilla special k bars, taste like rice krispie treats. only 90 cals. hostess 100 cal cupcakes. fudgesicle sugar free fudgepops only 40 cals for a chocolate treat |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jul 30 2008 18:40 (UTC) |
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mine are daughter about to turn 6 and son 3. serious water weight gain this week so i'm going to try some natural diuretics: green tea, cranberry juice and asparagus. we'll see. |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jul 28 2008 13:57 (UTC) |
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Hi All, so busy this weekend. Looks like we all have our TOTM at the same time...Scary! i was really craving salt then sweets. gained some water weight 145.2 :( two steps forward one step back. my kids and i have had a bad cold all week too so i had NO strength to exercise and then felt guilty about not exercising. we did go to a Detroit Tigers game and i only had peanuts though i wanted hot dogs and nachos and pizza so i'm happy about that. kickin it into high gear this week!!! |
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| The Lounge | USWeekly gave The Dark Knight 3 out of 4 stars and Mamma Mia 3.5. Seriously? | Jul 22 2008 19:06 (UTC) |
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it's total B.S. his mom and sister are drunks and showed up at his hotel in london (according to people there) drunk and high and begging for his money. they tried to push their way into his room and he tried to shut them out and the drunk ass mom fell on her drunk ass. now they are going to sell their story to get money. he is super famous so his sleazy family comes out of the woodwork to cash in. shameful |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jul 19 2008 01:47 (UTC) |
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bettyboop, ice cream is my weakness too! 144.2 today despite a little ice cream indulgence this week but TOTM coming up next week...dunh da dunh da daaaa!!! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jul 17 2008 01:29 (UTC) |
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wow renekane you must have a hard time eating healthy being on the road so much. That's funny that you work for a canoe co. because i love canoeing. my husband and i just took my parents 40-some year old aluminum canoe down a river for 2.5 hours and had a blast. now we are looking to buy one and don't know what to get cuz my brothers' both have a light weight one for portaging but they are tippy. Any suggestions? we want something light but stable for my two kids to sit in. ANYWAY... i think you were asking what do we all do and where we all live. I am in Michigan, a nurse but currently stay at home mom of 2 small kids. i was wondering how often and for how long you all exercise. I'm exercising 4-5 times a week for 30-60 mins. I usually do an exercise dvd and i hate |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jul 10 2008 20:13 (UTC) |
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hi hasta, i'm weighing in early because we are going out of town to stay with family this weekend but as i guessed i've gained, 145.8. there's always next week. my husband doesn't really exercise or eat very healthy and he loses so easily! so not fair! well i did discovered an ass-kicking workout DVD called Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, she says she wants you to feel like you are going to die and she aint kiddin! that pretty much sums it up cuz i saw the white light a couple times during jumping jacks |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jul 07 2008 00:47 (UTC) |
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HEY LADIES! missed everyone. sorry i've been MIA but we went camping for 10 days in michigan's upper peninsula, no signals or computers just nature, peace and quiet. and bugs! it was awesome! the kids had a blast and now i that i'm home i have to stop eating mackinac island fudge and get back into the swing of things! let ya know on friday but i'm sure i've gained :( Oh BTW hasta, the really cute guy pic is my favorite actor of all time and i'm only slightly obsessed with him HEHEHE Christian Bale!! TTYL all |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jun 21 2008 03:30 (UTC) |
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144.6 but feeling some new muscle so it's good. Cheats this week I must confess: 1 can of pepsi, handful of peanut M&M's, chocolate chip cookie, 2 pieces chocolate cake and 10 pringles. Spread out over the last week of course. Anyone else indulge on major NO NO's??! |
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| Weight Loss | Another 10-15lbs group | Jun 05 2008 22:26 (UTC) |
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I succumbed to the temptation.......damn chocolate covered peanuts are killin me!! why did my husband have to bring home a whole bag??? but they taste so good. not very optimistic for tomorrow but i'm gonna exercise tonight after dinner....maybe :) |
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| Foods | Omg McFlurry x.x | Jun 04 2008 04:23 (UTC) |
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MMM i had the same situation yesterday but it was the oreo mcflurry for me. i ate it so fast on the way home. I'm not gonna beat myself up cuz i was still around 1600 cals for the day. just didn't fill me up and i ended up craving sweets later that night. I like the sugar free fudgesicles (only 40 cals) they satisfy chocolate craving and sorta like ice cream so you should try them theyre good |
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| Motivation | Need serious motivation~Post baby weight | Jun 02 2008 14:35 (UTC) |
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Don't give up. I've had 2 children and you get so tired you just want to say F--- it. I used to put my daughter in her swing or exersaucer and do Bodies in Motion with Gilad or Total body sculpt with Gilad on FIT tv everyday at 10am.(we had it on direct tv but now switched to dish network and don't get it but i did find a pilates show on veria everyday instead and i do the treadmill) . Something like that where it's on every morning so you don't have an excuse. I find if you do it at the same time every day that'll help because you've scheduled it in and can't make excuses. It's hard to stop eating, especially if you breastfeed and are stay at home mom like me. Counting cals is the only way i can do it otherwise i forget what i ate cuz i'm just grazing all day on junk. It's nice to see what you've had and know when to stop. I do still feel guilty though, like last night i exercised instead of watching a movie with my hubby and kids but you have to be a little selfish because you are doing something good for you. good luck |
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| Motivation | This song goes to everyone who thought I couldnt do it... | Jun 02 2008 14:28 (UTC) |
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I'm a diehard TOOL fan and it is such angry music it really pumps you up and you get pissed off which helps me. |
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have a good weekend all!
had some cake and ice cream...again! she's had like 4 parties already. 143.2 so not happy about it but could be worse. oh and we are leaving thurs to go camping for the weekend so i'll try to either check in early or back on tues, when school starts and i have a minute!!!
the treadmill so i don't do it very often.
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