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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Jul 21 2009 17:53 (UTC) |
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Thanks for all the welcome backs. I'm trying (not very well, i might add) to do right. The desire is there, but the actions aren't following through very well. Elf, good job on the C25K!! I started that. Would love to do it again, but jogging outside isn't going to work for me right now. But, awesome that you're on week 2! National, welcome! And yeah, be careful not too eat too little. Even if it does come off fast, as soon as you go back to normal eating or even the amount to maintain your body weight, you'll put more weight back on because your body will be afraid it won't get fed again. Akela, good job on the mini-binge...cause that ain't nothing for a binge! Unfortunately, I think we all understand how easy gaining is but taking it off is so much harder... Dalma, awesome mini-makeover. And I think everyone gets that way...too much of one another is sometimes just too much to handle. So woohoo to him working again! Note to self, pick up on post 9701. Back to work in the meantime. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Jul 16 2009 16:40 (UTC) |
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Hi all! First, congrats to all of you for hanging in there! Some of the pics are just omg, like dalma, is that seriously how thin you're getting??? Anyway, here I am again! I always miss all of you when I'm away. I'm not logging my weight for a week or so, but I know I'll but 300+ again. And that's okay, because I made my choices. Lots going on over here, but the new job is going pretty good. Some things I might change, but overall, I'm totally loving it (except, I so wish it were more money!!) My daughter is here now until late August, so I'm very excited about that. What brought me back again? My pants are getting tight, and it's so just not worth it. So today I am hungry due to the good eating from yesterday.
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 22 2009 06:21 (UTC) |
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Forgot to ask...what do you all do when you bring lunch to work? So far it's been one of these: I need some new ideas. I normally try to stick around 300 cals, but I need more than those. I do eat a sandwich every once in a great while, but seems like so many calories that I can't do much besides the sandwich. Thanks! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 22 2009 06:17 (UTC) |
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Kathleen, love the pics...and I totally agree, you have such nice arms and legs!! Enjoy your trip, you can make smarter choices so that it makes the damage not as bad! And none of my body parts are normal sized yet. I have horrible arms, so I totally appreciate arms that are like yours. My favorite body part? My hair. Now there's a cop out. And I wonder how many of us are MMO-ers. Akela, i'm with you on the sex thing, at least as it relates to me. Not that anyone else should be like me, but that's right for me. So, my list... is short. And has hubby on it. But, as for the lighter side of things, I met a Russian Artist (and still have a drawing he did of me from back then and the letters he wrote that had beautiful phrases like "girl with the sunshine hair" and stuff like that) that was pretty damn good and memorable. And there are a few random dates or kisses besides that. I never really dated in high school cause I grew up with everyone and I was the fat girl. I know I'm forgetting somebody, but obviously not memorable enough! Of yes, the Irish bar guy and his friend that I got to hit on me and my cousin. Not the best kisser, but come on, he was Irish. And omg, for some reason I remember the really absolutely horrible surprise blind date that a friend set me up on and I didn't realize until I was on it. It was not as bad as some stories I've heard but he invited me back to his place (mind you I didn't realize it was a "date" til halfway through it and hadn't come up with any excuses yet). So, I had a weak excuse. I think with most guys, I just knew if it was right for me early on. Not that I make quick judgements or anything, but I think I just knew who could/would work. And I knew I was falling in love with hubby within a really short time. And I was always the "friend". I always wondered if I were slim, how my options would have differed. But, I can relate to sometimes feeling weird saying that cause most people are like, huh? You've only had the one? And you really didn't date much?? I think people just find it weird and strange and aren't sure how to respond. So, I avoid it most of the time. Anyway, now that I've gone on about that... And is anyone else looking to be able to "do" things that you couldn't before because of your size? Boots, love the potential deal with hubby!! You need to remember, in 3 months, you'll be swimming your bum off like last summer, right?? And that should count, I assume. So girls, I'm looking forward to Sat weigh in, cause I know I'll be somewhere closer to the weight that I should already be. Hoping for at least 295. Don't know if that will happen, but I can hope right? I should so be in the low 280s if I had at least maintained, but apparently that wasn't possible. But hey, I'm back on track for the most part, which is great cause it was hard to find the motivation. Hoping that the scale continues to provide the motivation I need. Have a great Friday everyone!! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 22 2009 00:19 (UTC) |
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Thanks Kathleen! Bowman, hope you get to feeling better soon! Akela, so glad you're back in the swing of things, cause I'm in that boat with you. I wonder if it would be good for you to print out that list or write it out and read it every morning. You seem like the type that it'd be helpful for. And you can totally pull 8 lbs. I can't say it was ever an Indian guy, but I apparently have a thing for guys with accents. Can you blame me? Note to self: Pick up at post 8391 |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 21 2009 05:27 (UTC) |
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Portland, I've always liked guys with accents. Yum! Scarlet, you're crazy. In what way do you think that he's hotter/cuter/whatever than you??? I really don't think you get how much of a cutie you are! And yes, definitely a cutie in him. On the "The One" chatter...I think that there are a bunch of other people out there that could be the one but that time, circumstance, etc determine which turns into our "One". That there are could be somebody else that could just be perfect for us, but it's just not the right thing right then. I met hubby in a chat room. Not looking for anything. But, we fell in love and made it work, made it the right thing for us to stay with and stick with. But, that's just me and my view. Queenbee, there are a bunch of frustrated roomies in here. Can you just explain that the two of you are sharing this space and while you don't expect it to be perfectly tidy all the time, dirty dishes invite bugs and that you aren't okay with that sort of stuff? And that you would like her to respect your stuff. I'd definitely set limits like muppet was saying, cause that is so not ok. And is the place in your name or hers? Akela, I think everyone's said some good things in here. Here's a question for you...is there a part of you that's afraid of leaving because you think you might not find somebody else? I know for me, the thought of not having my hubby around is just devestating. We argue enough of the time (about the same old ****), but I can't imagine a life without him. I know myself, there's no way I would have put up with Dan's behaviors, but we're all different and take things differently. I think you know your answer already, cause it sounds like you're just working your way up to it. But, I could be wrong. And the hypothetical that he's a really nice guy who just happened to switch it up for a bit...if he did it once, who's to say he won't do it again? And again? And again....Then again, I see a lot of antisocial personality disorders in my *office* (will explain later). Sounds like you're trying to convince yourself and not quite able to do that. MSN, yay to being able to wear the dress!! Ok, so work. I'm a therapist. And at my new job, I have a box for an office. And by box, I'm being literal...it's one of the boxes that used to hold white paper. Because I have to borrow offices when I'm there, despite the fact that thare are 2 woman that have an office each...and they're at our site only 2 days a week. So, I waste a lot of time with offices and computers and keys and crap. And today was just one of those especially annoying days. I need a stupid office so that I can be more productive and get my work done. on time. But, my supervisor doesn't seem to get this. Yet...she will, cause I can't continue with a stupid box for 5, 6, 7, 12 whatever months. And so I went to vent to hubby on the drive home when I called and he was all about not wanting to hear about anything. Too busy (doing what, playing a computer game?), didn't want to listen, etc. Good side of things...I went jogging today and amd doing alright with it. The road I live off of loops around to the main road there. Well, I thought I was getting half way around the loop, so I decided to continue. Holy crap, it almost killed me. I would up being out for a lot longer than planned. And instead of an average time/distance, I wound up being out for 1 hour 20 min and did about 4.5 miles!! Cause once I got to a certain point, i figured that it would be close, nt realizing that I had way more to go than planned. So, i'll be sore tomorrow. Night everyone...and happy Thursday. So excited for our 3 dy weekend. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 20 2009 18:36 (UTC) |
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AHHHHHH!!!! That's the sort of day I'm having. I'm ready to go home now. Will catch up later...lots of good stuff in here I'm reading. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 20 2009 05:20 (UTC) |
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Ok, I have read back a bunch of pages, and man, I've missed you gals!! Boobs: I don't have the whole going from huge to small, but I totally am getting and going to have some of that sagging factor. I hate bra shopping. I can't wait until I'm a normal around size and can just get whatever wherever. Akela, I'm totally with you on wishing there were more things available to do. I think it's cause I grew up outside NYC, there were so many options within a short driving distance. Now, I have to go at least 30 min just to see a movie. Forget stuff like comedy clubs. And grats on hitting week 2!! And I guess my question about the falling out of love....how come you ask? What makes you think this? iwill, 23 minutes of jogging?? That's totally awesome! And no, not 10 times on the C25K...I did ten sets of walk/jog. Wish it were more, but it will be one day. Scarlet, I like to shop at The Avenue although they don't have one anywhere near where I'm living. Dunno if they're what you're looking for, but, eh, it's an option. (I love the shoes for my big ass feet!!) I keep wanting to do tennis, or tennis against a wall by myself. Kinda raquetballish. But, we don't have a wall here for it, I don't have a raquet, so.... But, I'd love to have new things to do. I still want to do the Yoloboarding. One day (when I get random cash just deposited into my account from who knows where...). And I'm still hanging on! Hungry this week though and tired as anything. Hoping that with sleep tonight, I'll get back to good sleeping habits and *crosses fingers* lose more weight. I'll probably count my Sat weigh in as the next one. Although, feeling gross about my body lately. Bleh, seeing some of the sagging, even though just a little, knowing I'm up more, and feeling bloated for no reason. Whatever, it's life. Now, I just have to figure out how to check in more often on here... Have a great Wednesday everyone! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 18 2009 18:45 (UTC) |
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Hey girls! I totally need to get a chance to sit down are read back at least a few days. I start but then get sidetracked. But, I really feel like I'm actually "back". I have been eating pretty good and am back in the mindset that I need. Last night I was doing good, still had 100 cals left, but...Well, I had to drop off my work, it was late, and so I had to stop and get stuff to keep me from falling asleep as I drove. Still a deficit I know, but not as much as I had planned. And Friday and yesterday I did the C25K, or my version of it. I can jog 1 min but need to rest 2 min before I jog again. On Friday, I only did 8 sets but did 10 sets of jogging yesterday, so I'm getting there and feeling good about it. So, I'm really hoping that my mind stays this way. Cause the other way is just no good. I can do this. I will do this. And that's that. I will also read back a bit cause there are some things I want to respond to (like Dalma, omg you look freakin HOT in that dress!!!). Thanks for being there everyone! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 15 2009 02:34 (UTC) |
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Thanks everyone. I know that I'm my worst critic, but still, I'm just frustrated with it all. If ONLY losing weight was easy. But it's not. Oh well, if I want it bad enough, I'll have to make it happen. Ash, I like dancing too. Although, I haven't bought music in forever and I hate dancing in front of others. Hubby would be like, what are you listening to? What are you doing? And can you take it somewhere I don't have to hear it?? Muppet, that's so totally wrong of that guy. Can you say something to him? I understand that it's the hospitality industry, but there is never a reason to have to put up with that, nor for your employer to force you to put up with that. Something as easy as "Sir, I'm sorry, but if you continue to talk to me that way I'll be forced to call the police" should do it. Jerks. Scarlet, I'm with you, I have never been a hula hoop person. Although, I do wonder if I were slim if it was something possible. Ally, omg, congrats on the bikini!!! Crazy! And all you other girls, you're looking pretty amazing too! Portland, I love doing therapy. And I like to think that I pass things along to my clients that help them self-reflect, but hey, doesn't always work that way. Quit being so smart and you'll hear something new, lol!! Ok, I did read through everything but can't respond cause we're too chatty. So far today, I've eaten alright. But lunch and breakfast are the ok times for me. Now is my hard time. I think I need to start keeping more busy once I get home. Maybe sleep more. Who knows. Ok, I'll be back later, tomorrow, whatever. I'm ready for dinner now. :) |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | May 14 2009 06:49 (UTC) |
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Hi girls, I have missed you all. But I think I've been hiding. I'm totally slipping and not doing a very good job here. I need to recommit but have told myself that ump-teen times in the past 2-3 weeks. I want this but I apparently haven't wanted it bad enough to do anything about it lately. I think my first thing is to start coming back on here to all you girls who will yell at me to get with it when I need to. My elliptical is still not put together yet, but I really need to be walking anyway. After watching Ron from the biggest loser do a marathon, there is no excuse that I can't learn to run without excuses. (side note here...Helen??? Tara so should have won!!) I'm just so frustrated with me right now and just can't turn myself around. What's wrong with me??? |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 23 2009 00:30 (UTC) |
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Akela, unfortunately, I can relate too much to the thinking that the week's blown already. But, every once in a while I can remember that I'll just have to work even harder if I don't get back on track now instead of after the weekend. msn, I'm in FL, so I know all about heat and pollen...just don't have the dryness of that area. I hate pollen. Makes everything worse. Bleh. Funnel cake. Yum. Although, I <3 zeppolis more. They're less crunchy and more dougy. And bread...while I was binging, I so should have eaten bread, nice Italian or French bread instead of now totally wanting it. Oh well. Eating so much better today and omg, I'm so hungry. And I'm supposed to go out and walk. I'm not feeling it, but I'm sure I will. Have to before the sun sets too, cause I don't want to wander up and down these streets in the dark. Seriously, why couldn't it be easier??? |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 22 2009 17:32 (UTC) |
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It really is good to be back. I've already logged my breakfast and what I have in the fridge for lunch. Jelly, so glad to hear that you're beating that cancer! WB! Reddy, congrats on the healthy baby!! Ana, omg, you're so close to one-derland!! msn, I love losing inches like that. It's incredible! And then you get to get new clothes, even better! My girls are not as happy as I want them to be. But, I know it happens and that's why I invest in good bras. Shapie, I'm with you on the eating less chocolate thing. And the moving more thing doesn't always come easy when we're talking exercise. Park my car a few spots farther away, fine. But exercise, bleh. I need a mp3 player. But, we will get there. akasha, I'm not into the cleanses either. I guess I figure that my body should be self-regulating itself anyway, what are all those extra things going to do? And you totally need to get that swimsuit and use it! Swimming is awesome for the body. Muppet, do you think that the hot dogs have to do with the emotions of dealing with your dad's surgery??? I'd be a mess emotionally! But yeah, there are the hard times and the easier times. I'm in a hard time but looking forward to things getting easier again. Now, if only the scale will reflect that... Oh, and btw, I forgot how much I have to pee when I drink this much water. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 22 2009 05:21 (UTC) |
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Thanks boots, I have missed everyone here too. And haha, 1 coke. I actually don't like soda. If only it were that easy!!! Nah, I'll jump right back to where I was. I'm totally the type to force myself to suffer through 2 weeks of being ridiculously hungry because I've been overeating and it's my own stupid fault anyway than to do it slowly. I'd rather be hungry only one week and notice all the things I'm "missing" than to slowly take off the band-aid. I did post a journal, but it's the "I'm a stupid idiot and I need some head smacking on the pavement" type of entry. Not with it enough to put the thought into talking about the trip. It was good overall. But makes me sad. And I need to find a place to walk. Hubby pointed out that we have no streetlights in our area. It's a newer subdivision, kinda out there, but I like night walking anyway. Less other people and it's way cooler. We'll see. Ok sports bra, here I come...at least tomorrow I'll be there. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 22 2009 05:00 (UTC) |
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All, Please forgive me for being absent for so long. I know that of course I was missed and you were all so sad and depressed about it, crying yourselves to sleep wondering how I was doing. By this time, you have forgotten and don't care at all about the BLC (except for those of you skanks that think you might have won). You have probably assumed (correctly) that I've eaten like a bulemic with amnesia, forgetting that I need to also throw up the food I eat in order to look horrible and get that brittle hair look. But alas, I should not make fun of bulemics, because they will never get skinny either (and for those of you that are offended or appalled at my joke, you'll deal =) Ok, had to toss that out there prior to dealing with the reality of what I do to myself. Now back to how I normally So, short version of the last 3 or so weeks...finally found a place to live, packed, moved, cleaned, repeat x4, drive to SD over a course of 2 days with 3 others in the car, see my daughter for 4 days (I'll journal about that when I get a chance, sigh), drive 2 more days to return, started new job next day, read at new job for 4 days now (with more to come), living half out of boxes which also consisted of unpacking most of the weekend (the kitchen is almost done, like a few things here and there), and have just been so tired, making excuses to eat whatever crap I want. I make me sad. So, tomorrow it starts again. And I'm sure I'll be super hungry the rest of the week. But hey, maybe it'll jump start my loss again. And when does the C25K start? I can't catch up, so welcome all new people! And the therpist question on picking somebody (how I picked up on that when just flipping back on pages, it's like work following me to the forum!!)...you can work with almost any therapist. The best thing I've heard is to look at it like this: will this therapist be effective for me? I've missed you all. Well, except the new people. cause of course I didn't know you to miss you yet. And on to the BLC. Congrats go out to IWILLDOIT2 for losing 5.71%!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go on losing so much!! Also congrats to Muppet for losing 4.58%!! And Dalma for losing 3.81%!! Other mentions: Akela for hitting just over 3%, Scarlet for just under 3%, and Ally(2.5), Akasha (2.46), Fay(2.34), and Bowman (2.04) for losing over 2%. And congrats to everyone else too, mladdy, 1.43; Ana 0.94; Shapie 0.87; boots, -0.17, ash, -0.38, sonini, -2.33, and me, 0.55. And congrats Green Team for losing the most overall with 2.4% of the total team weight!! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 12 2009 01:18 (UTC) |
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hi all! Hope everyone is still doing good. I'm so not eating right, but hey, I'm on "vacation". We have our daughter and that's all great, but stinks that we have her for only a short period of time. While I enjoy it, I know it's so time limited. If only we were rich, right??? Maybe we just need to play the lotto a time or two and hit it big. Chances of that are what, nothing? So sorry about the BLC. I ran out of time the night we left. We hit the road 2 hours later than expected and omg, the ride was ridiculously, horribly long and tedious. But, the info is all on my computer at home, which I didn't think about at the time or I would have put it on the drive I took with me. Sorry gals! We leave here on Tuesday and I start my new job on Thursday, so I'm sure I won't have time until this weekend to even pretend to read and catch up. Take care and hope you're losing better than I'm not! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 07 2009 02:32 (UTC) |
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Omg, I'm so tired. I have not caught up (although I'd rather do that than the 20 billion things that have to get done tonight). I'm eating horribly. We have officially moved into our new house which is totally cool, except the whole everything being in boxes thing. I have a ton of work to get done; my last full day is tomorrow. Then we leave super early on Wed. to go to SD. Ahhh, too hectic. I'll catch up later ladies, and update BLC hopefully by tomorrow night. Hope you're all doing well. |
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| Weight Loss | 300+ Club, counting down to Jan 2010 | Apr 07 2009 01:54 (UTC) |
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Hi all, One day I will catch up. I have been more than busy, feeling a bit exhausted. I found a new job, then finally found a new place. So we're moved in but still in boxes (and have not been eating well). And we're headed out of town super early on Wednesday to go visit my daughter in SD. Then getting back and starting my new job. So, life has been too hectic and I haven't even weighed lately. And I'm a bit scared to weigh in cause of all the non-home cooked food and everything (breakfast today was a sugar free pudding and a 100 cal oreo pack cause that's what we had that I could grab and go with). So, I'll just keep the same weight as Mar 1st cause I weighed in lower and higher since then and don't have a good idea lately. April 1st - 287. Hoping things will calm down once I get back. Hope everyone is still doing really well! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 03 2009 01:42 (UTC) |
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Ok ladies, I'm doing this the lazy way, and if the formatting is messed up, oh well. allydan 156 156 0 Congrats to Dalma for losing 0.94% this week and the Red Team for losing 0.27%!! Bootser1 230 228.4 0.7 Congrats to Boots for losing 0.70% and the Green team for losing 0.05%!! Akela9 259.4 256 1.31 Congrats to Akela for losing 1.31% and the Blue team for losing 0.50%!!
And Congrats to the Blue team for winning this week and Akela for losing the highest percentage this week!! |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 02 2009 15:04 (UTC) |
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Ok, hubby needed something on the computer last night. And I wound up getting some things done then going to bed. Crazy. I'll update BLC later, cause I should be out the door already. In about 2 weeks, my life will not be nearly as crazy. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 02 2009 05:30 (UTC) |
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There's no way I can comment on the last week's worth of posts. I've been so bad since my bday last week! And then with the being on the road looking for a place to live and everything else (not trying to buy much food), I've been horrible. I think part of it is that I was pushing myself and not seeing results. I really think daily weighing doesn't work for me, unless I do it every day and track it to see the pattern. But, I have to put my scale down every time I want to weigh (tiny bathroom), so I don't do it regularly. Dunno. And the allergies make it harder to run. Hoping once I move I'll be more motivated. Oh, and I so want to do this. This I would love it and it's great for the core. Just would need lotsa sunscreen. Sigh. The problems of being a redhead. Muppet, with the not pooping thing... (not that you are asking to hear this, but whatever). If you're eating a lot of fiber (which I'm sure you are), you have to drink even that much more water. I've found that helps. And raisins. Chocolate covered raisins are especially yummy (and chocolate is a dieretic anyway). Dalma, I lived in Philly while I was in grad school. If you need any ideas, I might be able to help. Oh, and the Melting Pot. It's outside of main Philly, a bit more expensive, but so totally worth it. And it's a long, drawn out dinner. Ah money...I hate money. Wish it worked differently but it doesn't. Hubby is in school. And I'm a social worker. Granted I'm licensed, but still. That means squat down here in Flabama. Enough said on that. Sweepie, hope things are calming down. And sorry to hear about your loss. Speaking of dreams...I had this one that totally weirded me out last night. I was in my house (dunno where it was, but I was living there), and these people were like trying to break into the house. I had looked from upstairs and picked up to call the police, who were on their way, when the people got in the house. I woke up then, but it really kinda weirded me out. I have strange dreams all the time, but normally they don't give me that creepy feeling. And Shapie, I'm not super crazy!! I just calculate things BLC style to see who wins for the week. It's good to win (for those of us that care). And knowing how far I don't come to winning sometimes pushes me further (just not this week). Welcome Faye, msn, and sarah! Boots...I didn't even have enough time to try to even lurk! Missed all of you though (and my eating shows it)!! Muppet, I wish I were losing 4 lbs a month. I weighed in at 294 right before Christmas. The lowest I've seen since was 284.6. So yeah. I'd take the 6 and love it. But, I get you. When I know I used to lose 10 a month, 6 sucks. But now that I'm not really doing much of anything, I'll be happy with 4. Well, I'll accept 4. Don't you all get tired of calories? I mean, I really don't want to know how many calories are in ____ but if I don't know it, I feel like I can't eat it. Or I completely splurge (insert chocolate here). I mean, the fact that I know that a hard boiled egg is 80 cals and a medium banana is 105 just feels...pathetic. I know we all have little tidbits like this in our heads. But I mean, come on. Why can't I have just normally always ate right and not have to literally count every little tiny damn thing that goes into my mouth in order to get to the "overweight" stage. My end goal is a healthy BMI range. But for now, I'm looking to just get to be overweight, not obese. How sad is that...my goal is to only be overweight. Aghhhh! Just frustrated with my eating and I know it won't get better til after we move. And then I go out of town via a 26 (boo) hour car ride to see (yay) my daughter who (boo again) just had an appendectemy. I hate that she's so far away. Ahhh...choice words that I never use pop into my mind to describe my feelings about that and the people who made that choice to take her that far away. Hint hint...rhymes with hunt. Sorry, had to rant. I'm just so worn out lately... Pick up at post 7297. BLC to come later. Hopefully tonight. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Apr 01 2009 03:28 (UTC) |
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Hi all, I've been super busy. We finally found a place to live and need to move this weekend. So, we're slowly living with more and more boxes everywhere all over the place. It's so gross!! But hey, new job, new place to rent, it's good! I have a ton of paperwork to get done tonight, so I won't get a chance to update BLC until tomorrow. And the final weigh in is on Monday. So move those asses girls!!! And omg, I'm ready for allergy season to be done. But I live in FL. So it's allergies all the time. Just right now is worse... |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 27 2009 05:30 (UTC) |
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I just saw this, thought it was very cool. They have a Fat Girl Flea Market in NYC in early April of all sorts of plus sized clothes. If I were in the area, I'd totally check it out. So, in a few years when I'm living up there again, I'd be able to go but should be in regular sizes. But seriously, how cool is that? |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 27 2009 04:26 (UTC) |
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Thanks for all the birthday wishes. And in true usage of a word Muppet likes, seriously you SKANKS talk way to much to keep up!!! And before I forget, whoever is connected to all of you on here, please send me a message so I can add you and then just add from your friends. I'm lazy. And don't know just how many pages back it was. Muppet....no cookies. But ice cream should count right? And if it makes you feel better, I saw a 284 (.6) on the scale on Sat morning but haven't been below 286.4 since. And that's the low I've seen this week. Ally, so awesome about the size 8s!!!!!!! Seriously, it's like, how is that even possible that I'm in a group of girls that wear size 8s?? Add a little envy in there and astonishment. But, wow! Talking about bathroom moments...hubby thinks I'm overly obsessed with drinking water and peeing all the time. I think he's concerned that I pee too much. Sonini, soup-ass sounds so much worse!! Sinus troubles...I know I'm bad now. I am fairly used to it so I ignore it at this point, but I'm always tired. I can sleep all day and would still be tired. That's what made my jogging harder the other day. I kept on spitting (and thankfully, there weren't many people around cause I so couldn't do that with people around to see). Doit, yes, I microwave the egg. The real one is better, but still, it works. Mine is about a minute, but enough of the time, you'll hear a slight pop anyway, like when meat sizzles when reheating it. I'm really celebrating on the weekend. Maybe. Dunno...depends when the cake hubby did in fact order is ready. But, I did splurge a bit more than I should have (hubby came home and didn't want his fries. Stupid fries!). Interview went well, but I won't hear for a month, and by then I need to be living and working somewhere else. So, I'll just stay with the one I accepted and go from there. Seriously though, I'm tired all the time. I hate it. I was at a client house earlier today and if I had shut my eyes, I think I would have nodded off completely. Ah, spring. I can't wait til I have more energy again and don't feel exhausted by the end of the day. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 26 2009 03:05 (UTC) |
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Akela, np for the BLC stuff. The biggest thing that irritates me is that I can't just copy and paste, I have to retype stuff cause it looks horrible otherwise. Ana, I like that, gremlin days. I have another gremlin day today, but I'm better able to handle it (stinky husband has fudge at home though!!) Dalma, I love the honey almond yogurt!! Although, I also like to take honey and add it to vanilla yogurt, lol. And the bday is tomorrow (Thursday). And I have an interview (despite taking the other job, but come on, a federal job???). And omg to the 6-pack comment!! Fay, I can't wait to have that feeling! I know that I would get tons of attention from certain types of men (island men, africans, black men, etc). Guess it was the ass. It'd be nice to get looks, though. I miss those. Muppet, A) awesome about being a bridesmaid B) omg that's a ridiculous term for that phenomenon and C) I needed a C. Watchme, awesome that you're down a pound! And that boy causes a lot of boy drama!! Pixie, the egg in the microwave is to just crack an egg on top of half an English muffin (they hold up better than bread) and cook it for about a minute. I will say that it is a tiny bit chewier than making it in a pan, but for a fast breakfast, I'm totally in. I love eggs. As for cookies...I'm all about soft and gooey. Well, any cookie really, but soft and gooey especially. Welcome nberry! Bowman, that is so awesome!!! Misskay, one day does not kill a week. I remember one challenge on an old BLC where the person who ate the most won immunity. The reason was that just because she messed up once did not mean she should keep going or that she couldn't get back on track. So, remember that. Always comes down to making that next day count. Alright gals, I'm so tired. I just don't sleep enough. And my weight is bumpy. Was up 2 more lbs yesterday and then down 2 today. My legs are still stiff and with some stuff going on took today off of exercise. Tomorrow I will |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 25 2009 05:20 (UTC) |
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Shapie, talking about that yogurt flavor reminded me that somebody in here, I think, mentioned Rachel's cottage cheese mixes. I will tell you all first that I am not a fan of cottage cheese. But this was absolutely yummy! Lemon verbana berry was what I tried. I haven't branched out from there, but that was something I'll get again. Ana, I think standing up straight makes people look slimmer, any size they are. Dalma, I will be 30 in officially 2 days: thursday. Bah to 30. It really isn't a big deal, but I just kinda can't believe that my 20s went so fast. They were good though. Some rough times, but overall, I really enjoyed them. Here's to the 30s being even better, for all of us that are turning 30. Muppet, swampass? And what the h-e-double-hockey-sticks is that? Misskay, wow, 770 cals! I love being told to eat, lol. But yep, it'll be better for weight loss to eat more. WB Sonini!! Will put down your weight there. Was wondering where you were. We all need breaks sometimes. As somebody else said, there is no guilt (shame) in weight loss. Pixie, I tend to eat the same too. I do most often a Fiber One bar and a banana. By newest fav is a half an English Muffin with an egg cracked on it stuck in the microwave for a minute. Other than that, I do yogurt too. Doit, it's 200 cals for 2 tablespoons!! (Jif specifically is 190 for 2 tbs). And I use my cell phone to time the C25K thing. It has a stopwatch on it. I don't get why sometimes I have hungry days. Like today, I typically try to walk and then eat cause, i dunno, it works for me. Anyway, before, I was all looking everywhere to see what I could scarf down cause I just was so hungry. I wound up doing a hardboiled egg. And then another one. Seriously, why are some days just super hungry and other days, I have to eat back cals? Without the walk, I'd be even worse off. And now I want tea. Yum. I got me some more Splenda today (damn expensive crap). Still at about a 1000 cal limit, but I think I'm about to find something else... |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 24 2009 04:05 (UTC) |
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So here we are for the BLC. Red Team............LW..........CW........% lost........% w/ Challenge Red team lost -0.17% of their weight, 0.013% of their weight with the challenge, and Akasharaine losing the most with 1.40%!! Green Team..........LW........CW........% lost........% lost with challenge Green Team lost 0.86% of their weight, 1.26% of their weight with the challenge, and iwilldoit2 losing the most at 0.97%!! Blue Team Blue team lost 0.58% of their weight, 0.98% of their weight with the challenge, and Muppetlips losing the most with 1.64%!! Congrats the the GREEN TEAM for the most weight lost!! Congrats to iwlldoit2 for the most weight lost of 2.57%!!! Great job on all the workouts, especially to the Blue and Green teams that had 4 of 5 people complete it! As of right now, I can't think of any new challenge. If anyone has an idea, let me know. Otherwise, chill everyone. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 24 2009 01:31 (UTC) |
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Ash, glad you're rolling with this. I like your attitude and know that everything will work out for you. ana, very cool pics. Looking so good! And if I were a mailman, I'd totally read the postcards. Akela, any extra movement counts, even if it was what we originally intended! What it could be is that you're adding some muslce. Or just random fluctuations. And sometimes if you don't eat enough, it shows up that way. Scarlet, wow, awesome drop in weight! And deception or no, I'm sure you were bummed when your weight didn't move and thought it sucked (if you're anything like me). So you totally get to feel great about 5.5 lbs the next time it does cooperate! Dalma, get your butt in gear because it sounds like you HAVE to get those shoes!! Akasha, I have wide feet too. And big feet. They don't actually sell my size cause 1/2 stops after 9 1/2. So, I hate buying shoes. Even my feet have never fit in normal sized things. mladdy, I hate days like that. I hate when I go on eating crap cause I don't want the other and can't bring myself to eat the healthier stuff but have fruit in the fridge. And competing in the gym. Do they know you're doing this or is it just mental for you? Just curious here. Ally, grats on the moving him in!!! Well, on almost being finally in. Question for you ladies. Do any of you have underwear issues? More specifically, issues with the undies while exercising? Cause every time I do some BLC to come later. Need to walk. But, I'm sure that Scarlet must be the biggest loser this week! |
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| Health & Support | i got declined health insurance | Mar 24 2009 00:56 (UTC) |
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I've heard of people being denied because they are overweight. This was also in FL. I think it's just that they're more risky and have more complications and health issues. The problem you might run into is that you have a pre-existing condition at this point. So, even if you get insurance, you need to find out what it covers. Will it cover anything that has to do with your anorexia or anything resulting from it? Because sometimes they can choose not to cover anything that is pre-existing for a year (assuming you had no prior coverage). Check with your school. They may have a health insurance plan. I know that FSU does. |
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| Motivation | Girls in their 20's who want to lose about 100 pounds | Mar 22 2009 22:13 (UTC) |
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doit, the english muffins...I don't like the grain ones (I can't remember if they have a honey wheat one but if they do not that I've seen lately), and only like the regular ones. And there's like a 10 or 20 cal difference in the muffin and a huge difference in the price. I'd rather go cheaper with a few more cals. And grats on 24 lbs!!! I love your chart. That's crazy amazing. Shapie, I'm jealous of her good hair days too. Cause mine is curly and in the "I need to be cut and am going to do my hardest to look bad until you get it cut and even then I'll give you another bad week since I'm in shock that you cut me" stage. The joys of curly hair. And I wish cheat days made me lose these lbs, but I've been cheat daying since I started. I just overdid cheat days last week and had 2 of them. Muppet, I have sports asthma. Which means that certain times of the year or environments will set me off. Since it is spring down here, we have all sorts of crap in the air, making jogging that much worse. If it is asthma, make sure to breathe through your nose as much as possible, since it keeps the moisture to aid breathing. And for me when it's really bad, it feels like somebody laid a brick right on my upper chest and I can feel the pressure pushing on me. Sounds like you might have overdone it a bit though, asthma or no. Could you try slowing down your pace? And yay for 30! Akasha, just be careful how much you push. Don't want to have you out of service and slow this all down! So I took yesterday off, which is probably good for my body anyway. Need to go out today and I want to aim for 45 secs of jogging. I think I can do that, might even try for 60 the first time or second time to see how I'll do. Haha, when I do look at the upcoming weeks, omg, it freaks me out. So I stop looking and re-read week 1. Cause week four with 5 minutes...my ming cannot even comprehend. Oatmeal and blueberries, yum! I hate splenda. Not because I hate it, but like, seriously, why is it so expensive? I get the packets cause I know how much I'm using, but feel like I go through them way too fast. |
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