Posts by karagus

My prayers are with you and your uncle; I'm sorry that you're going through this difficult time, especially while you're trying to lose weight.  My "advice" to you, although it's probably not very good, try to force down some healthy food--fruits & veggies, berries are delicious this season, so that your risk of binging isn't as great.  Don't keep too many treats around either so that if/when you binge you don't binge on sugary or fatty foods...I wish that I could have more helpful advice...

Try praying for help when you feel like you want to binge on crappy food, or whenever you need help with dieting...or anything...it's ok to pray for yourself you know, i feel like some people don't feel comfortable with it, like it's selfish, especially when others around you are in need, but God takes care of everyone, so ask for His help! 

Lauren - thanks for your words of wisdom!  I've already lost 2 of those pounds just by going back to my regular eating habits :)  And, your blog inspired me to start my own.  It's fun!

Stukay - Don't you think vacations are the best motivator?!  I haven't wore a bikini in 7 years or so, and I am so ready to wear the two adorable ones I bought earlier in the summer!!!  I think that I look just o.k. in them now, with a few more pounds lost I'll look great!

I'm like you guys too, Karen and Lauren, I try to plan my meals to between 800-900 calories and then I can have some snacks and munch here and there, I've been doing really well with that system.  I also try to eat between 12-1400 calories a day.

I've found a new favorite piece of cardio equipment at the gym.  It's called the Arc Trainer and I find that I burn calories more efficiently on there than I do on the elliptical.  It's very similar to the eliptical only your legs move in more of a horizontal direction than with the eliptical.  I really have fun with it, especially at the nice gym (I'm at college and there are a few gyms to choose from) where they have little personal television screens at each cardio machine!  It is so nice, what a great distraction.  I just watch music videos the whole time and don't even realize how much work I'm doing. 

Everyone keep up the good work :)

Ok, all, I think I've got it.  Thanks for everyone's recommendations!!!  After talking with my boyfriend, I think we've decided on a $100 - $150 (depending on how much money we make this summer ) gift certificate to this fancy pants steakhouse, called Ruth's Chris Steakhouse.  I've never been there myself, or heard of it, but he says it's real nice and the website sure makes it look fabulous and pricey.  I think it sounds like a great idea for the newlyweds to go out and enjoy drinks and a delicious dinner together! 

Let me preface this by saying that I am not a healthcare professional!  But, I am on birth control and I tend to do that--make sure I don't have my period when I'm on vacation, etc.  I don't think that it is the best thing for you, but it isn't the worst either, especially because you're not sexually active.  I've done it a number of times and never had any ill effects except for maybe some spotting, so wear a panty liner when you can for the week that you skip your pills.  Have fun at the beach!  :)

Keep up the great work!!! :)  I had a similar moment this morning when I weight myself and I'm in the 140's for the first time in 5 years or so!!! :)  It's those little things that make you feel so great! 

This is an oldish post, but...the only time I've ever worn a bikini was in 8th grade.  That's about 8 years ago.  I am more than determined to wear one proudly and hot-ly (not a word, just work with me people) this summer when i go to Mexico with my boyfriend and his family.  Hell yes.

everyone has great ideas!!!  love the simply irresistable video thing!  i want to do that next year!!!

this year i'm going to be daphne from scooby doo and my boyfriend is going to be shaggy.  i'm sure we're going to hear a lot of "it's daphne and fred, not daphne and shaggy" but he is more of the shaggy type (skinny, dark hair, scruffy) than the fred type.  i'm excited because i just got a purple dress and purple shoes--i can wear those any time--and then i got a red wig and some bright green fabric for a scarf!  sooo excited for halloween! 

Yesterday, I wasn't doing CC.

Today, I am back on after not counting calories or doing pretty much anything for a few months.  I've done my workout for the day, and I feel great!

Now I just have to focus on eating healthy things in my fridge after Lab today.  Oh, and I budgeted some alcohol into my caloric intake today.  I'm a college student; it's Friday.  C'mon. 

Tomorrow is going ot be even better than today!!!

alright.  weighed in today:  down 2 lbs but thats from a few weeks, because i didnt weigh myself while i was away.  time to get workin...good job, all, for doing so well!!!  next week i'll be with ya! 

I'd like to join!  I'm looking to lose 25-30 lbs, and definitely need outside motivation. :)