June2011 Weight Loss Adventure and Prize!
#271
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by leakus
I know it is too late to officially join but I can use the help to motivate myself to loose weight. I lost 50 pounds, it took me like 1 yr and that was 1 yr ago. I decided a couple of weeks ago that I will seriously start loosing weight again. I don't say diet because I've been in diets all my life and I have allways gained the weight back and more.
I am looking to eat better, more water and exercise. If I can do that I know I will loose weight.
I've learned that setting up small goals helps with the motivation. So I have the big goal and some in between:
My goal is 56 #
20 pounds by 8/15
5 pounds on June I think I can do
I am tired of wishing I could buy the clothes I see displayed at the mall and instead going to the racks or "women" "plus sizes" etc.
andrea
I am looking to eat better, more water and exercise. If I can do that I know I will loose weight.
I've learned that setting up small goals helps with the motivation. So I have the big goal and some in between:
My goal is 56 #
20 pounds by 8/15
5 pounds on June I think I can do
I am tired of wishing I could buy the clothes I see displayed at the mall and instead going to the racks or "women" "plus sizes" etc.
andrea
#272
Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Bard,California
Posts: 697
Originally Posted by nancia
i had my first meal out today too. we went to denny's because we love breakfast any time of day or night, lol. it didn't go badly, but they have very little for the serious dieter. i had a sr. chicken breast (actually very tasty) and dipping vegetables, but no dip. i asked the waitress to take the garlic bread away. i started the meal with a tossed salad and used an old weightwatchers trick and just dipped the fork in the balsamic dressing. i only ate half of the chicken and actually it felt really good to make that choice. have to admit i was really hungry all afternoon but if you ignore it long enough it "goes away".
as a treat we found a lqs. i went in and browsed and ordered a bow-tucks pattern (if you can't beat 'em, join 'em) and a very small applique seasonal sign for the 4th of july. my husband waited in the car, which worked out very nicely since he wasn't hovering or asking annoying questions. we made a few stops on the way home. it was quite a fun day! we had a late dinner of steak and asparagus/red pepper soup. delish! fresh watermelon and blackberries for dessert. gallons of water all day--reminds me of being pregnant. makes me very easy to find. just listen for the sound of running water...
pnptrapp- gotta pat you on the back! we went past a carnival setting up, and my first thought was funnel cakes. fortunately, my husband was at the wheel and we just kept on going down the road. that's a bullet dodged, lol. how often are we expected to get weighed? and are we supposed to tell someone, like mj, our starting weight? well, happy dieting to all!
as a treat we found a lqs. i went in and browsed and ordered a bow-tucks pattern (if you can't beat 'em, join 'em) and a very small applique seasonal sign for the 4th of july. my husband waited in the car, which worked out very nicely since he wasn't hovering or asking annoying questions. we made a few stops on the way home. it was quite a fun day! we had a late dinner of steak and asparagus/red pepper soup. delish! fresh watermelon and blackberries for dessert. gallons of water all day--reminds me of being pregnant. makes me very easy to find. just listen for the sound of running water...
pnptrapp- gotta pat you on the back! we went past a carnival setting up, and my first thought was funnel cakes. fortunately, my husband was at the wheel and we just kept on going down the road. that's a bullet dodged, lol. how often are we expected to get weighed? and are we supposed to tell someone, like mj, our starting weight? well, happy dieting to all!
#273
Welcome Andrea, glad you're joining us.
I blew it last night and had a hamburger, woke up sick as a dog this morning. With my gastroparesis I just can't eat much meat. It doesn't digest and doesn't leave my stomach.
My DGS came home with all the fixin's for hamburger and brats and announced he was cooking out for us. I just can't say no to hime. So DGS and his friend cooked for us. I thought the hamburger would be the least of the two evils but I was wrong. I didn't go over my calorie limit but sure did get sick.
Well it's Sunday a.m. again and I think the way my stomach feels I will be able to stay away from the snacks at church. Maybe that the secret - eat something Sat night that makes me sick by Sun a.m. LOL.
MyDH and I went for a mile walk yesterday which was a good thing for us. I only walk on the days I don't swim (swiming is my favorite). This summer they are closing the pool on Sat & Sun which I think is dumb but I don't have a say in it. I'll just swim Mon. - Fri.
Well I have to get ready for church. Have a wonderful Sun. everyone.
Oh, Missy, congrats on your first meal out. I'm glad it went well. It's good to have you back posting regularly, you're such an inspiration!
I blew it last night and had a hamburger, woke up sick as a dog this morning. With my gastroparesis I just can't eat much meat. It doesn't digest and doesn't leave my stomach.
My DGS came home with all the fixin's for hamburger and brats and announced he was cooking out for us. I just can't say no to hime. So DGS and his friend cooked for us. I thought the hamburger would be the least of the two evils but I was wrong. I didn't go over my calorie limit but sure did get sick.
Well it's Sunday a.m. again and I think the way my stomach feels I will be able to stay away from the snacks at church. Maybe that the secret - eat something Sat night that makes me sick by Sun a.m. LOL.
MyDH and I went for a mile walk yesterday which was a good thing for us. I only walk on the days I don't swim (swiming is my favorite). This summer they are closing the pool on Sat & Sun which I think is dumb but I don't have a say in it. I'll just swim Mon. - Fri.
Well I have to get ready for church. Have a wonderful Sun. everyone.
Oh, Missy, congrats on your first meal out. I'm glad it went well. It's good to have you back posting regularly, you're such an inspiration!
#274
Sounds like everyone is pretty much doing well. That's great!!! Keep it up...or should I say 'keep it off?"
#275
small victory this morning! had to take my husband to the train and went past my very, very, most favorite, best bakery, not once, but twice. i thought about getting donuts, or pastries, my son is visiting and they'd make a nice treat for him, and, I DIDN'T. i just drove on by. to the world this means nothing, a big ho-hum, but you know what i'm talking about! i have to prove to myself every day that i mean it. i'm in it to lose it.
xylie, thanks for the encouragement! i have a huge problem with not eating, and then when i do, i eat the wrong stuff. i know better, but it's my pattern. aren't we all here because we have food issues? your idea about the soup is excellent, and the salad. this time of year i could eat my weight in freshies! i plan to take advantage of it.my husband is away for the week so my challenge is to have meals. i'm thinking seriously about the frozen dinner idea. i need to lose weight and dh needs to gain. two horses on the carousel, one up, one down! so this week i don't have to worry about him, i can focus on losing. i hope everyone has a great day! the weather is just perfect here, not too hot or cold. hope yours is wonderful, too!
xylie, thanks for the encouragement! i have a huge problem with not eating, and then when i do, i eat the wrong stuff. i know better, but it's my pattern. aren't we all here because we have food issues? your idea about the soup is excellent, and the salad. this time of year i could eat my weight in freshies! i plan to take advantage of it.my husband is away for the week so my challenge is to have meals. i'm thinking seriously about the frozen dinner idea. i need to lose weight and dh needs to gain. two horses on the carousel, one up, one down! so this week i don't have to worry about him, i can focus on losing. i hope everyone has a great day! the weather is just perfect here, not too hot or cold. hope yours is wonderful, too!
#276
Good Morning all
Sounds like we all are on track to lose the weight we are wanting to.
Yesterday could have been a challange for me. I have 3 big meeting that I went to and each one had meals. I am grateful that they had healthy choices, I stayed away from the sodas, only drank water and some tea. Food wise, they had lots of salads and fruit, and some meat. I stayed away from the bread.
SO I got my water in for the day, not as much exercise as I needed. I was gone all day.
Keep up the work.
Sounds like we all are on track to lose the weight we are wanting to.
Yesterday could have been a challange for me. I have 3 big meeting that I went to and each one had meals. I am grateful that they had healthy choices, I stayed away from the sodas, only drank water and some tea. Food wise, they had lots of salads and fruit, and some meat. I stayed away from the bread.
SO I got my water in for the day, not as much exercise as I needed. I was gone all day.
Keep up the work.
#277
Originally Posted by JHolm
Welcome Andrea, glad you're joining us.
I blew it last night and had a hamburger, woke up sick as a dog this morning. With my gastroparesis I just can't eat much meat. It doesn't digest and doesn't leave my stomach.
My DGS came home with all the fixin's for hamburger and brats and announced he was cooking out for us. I just can't say no to hime. So DGS and his friend cooked for us. I thought the hamburger would be the least of the two evils but I was wrong. I didn't go over my calorie limit but sure did get sick.
Well it's Sunday a.m. again and I think the way my stomach feels I will be able to stay away from the snacks at church. Maybe that the secret - eat something Sat night that makes me sick by Sun a.m. LOL.
MyDH and I went for a mile walk yesterday which was a good thing for us. I only walk on the days I don't swim (swiming is my favorite). This summer they are closing the pool on Sat & Sun which I think is dumb but I don't have a say in it. I'll just swim Mon. - Fri.
Well I have to get ready for church. Have a wonderful Sun. everyone.
Oh, Missy, congrats on your first meal out. I'm glad it went well. It's good to have you back posting regularly, you're such an inspiration!
I blew it last night and had a hamburger, woke up sick as a dog this morning. With my gastroparesis I just can't eat much meat. It doesn't digest and doesn't leave my stomach.
My DGS came home with all the fixin's for hamburger and brats and announced he was cooking out for us. I just can't say no to hime. So DGS and his friend cooked for us. I thought the hamburger would be the least of the two evils but I was wrong. I didn't go over my calorie limit but sure did get sick.
Well it's Sunday a.m. again and I think the way my stomach feels I will be able to stay away from the snacks at church. Maybe that the secret - eat something Sat night that makes me sick by Sun a.m. LOL.
MyDH and I went for a mile walk yesterday which was a good thing for us. I only walk on the days I don't swim (swiming is my favorite). This summer they are closing the pool on Sat & Sun which I think is dumb but I don't have a say in it. I'll just swim Mon. - Fri.
Well I have to get ready for church. Have a wonderful Sun. everyone.
Oh, Missy, congrats on your first meal out. I'm glad it went well. It's good to have you back posting regularly, you're such an inspiration!
Missy
#278
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 862
Guess I can't participate this month. Couldn't find the thread until today and it's the 5th already. oh well.. Good luck on your losses this month!
Stephanie
Stephanie
#279
Good afternoon!
The girls and I spent the day shopping in the city yesterday. Came home to find out that my little town had been hit by Tornado Quality Winds and Rain. No damage besides some trees and a power line that knocked out the entire town's power. Hence, no power or computer until this morning. Power came back on this morning, then we lost cell and internet reception until just now.
I think I flunked on exercise, eating and water for the entire day. Still fighting off the flu. I am feeling better but still not make to normal.
The girls and I spent the day shopping in the city yesterday. Came home to find out that my little town had been hit by Tornado Quality Winds and Rain. No damage besides some trees and a power line that knocked out the entire town's power. Hence, no power or computer until this morning. Power came back on this morning, then we lost cell and internet reception until just now.
I think I flunked on exercise, eating and water for the entire day. Still fighting off the flu. I am feeling better but still not make to normal.
#280
Originally Posted by IAmCatOwned
Guess I can't participate this month. Couldn't find the thread until today and it's the 5th already. oh well.. Good luck on your losses this month!
Stephanie
Stephanie
Don't think anyone will leave out support and sharing with you because you didn't make the list before June 3rd.
I'm new to this post but have already gotten lots of good ideas and courage- so come on and join us :!: :!:
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