Originally Posted By iamsally "4 GRAMS of PROTEIN" LOL.....must have been a Baby Ruth. I got a full sized one from a lady who gives candy to anyone in costume. It carried that message. >>>>my body totally can't take refined sugar any more<<<<<< As to aforementioned Baby Ruth. I ate the (expletive) thing and when I noticed it did not really taste good; I finished it anyway. And felt gross all evening. So anyway, I am still around. Just read the 44 new messages. I did really well in Washington until the last few days. My son-in-law found a gluten free bakery and went out for pastries for my daughter’s birthday. Then, we found another one a few days later. We are talking two women and two children who have not had donuts, scones, maple bars, good bread, lemon squares, cheese cake with cookie crust etc.etc. for 2 years. So you can imagine the result. Actually, we were pretty good about just taking a small sample of each thing. But my SIL got a bit carried away and we had lots of *things*. So the final upshot is that I was down 4 tenths of a pound this morning. And am happily on track and hoping to have 5-8 more lbs off by the big meet. mele, you are beyond awesome. Guess you were not too hurt by our not getting together. You had plenty to do as did I. Let us make sure to get together at Christmastime. Smedley, loved your recipe. We grew a plethora of pumpkins this year. So any new recipes are welcome. I do not like squash soups as a rule but this came out very tasty.
Originally Posted By smedley iamsally, glad the recipe worked out for you welcome back and well done on being good while you were away, that's always where I struggle! At least I now feel I have the tools to cheat a little but come back fighting afterwards Still going strong at 100% since my slip on Saturday, I really hope I am still reporting a loss on Thursday!!
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight IT's Official! All the weight that everyone in here has lost, I have FOUND! I didn't know what to do with all the pounds I found so I thought I'd wear them. With a vengance I might add.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 LOL! Lady Starlight I think we've all been passing that weight back and forth the past couple of years, kind of like a game of hot potato mmmm potato mmmm.... mele and smeds seem to be throwing it at us faster than most. Losing weight is such a mind game. There are times that I am SO in the zone and other times, meh, whatever. I almost fell into a vat of dark covered chocolate almonds last night. I mean, 76% dark chocolate and almonds becomes health food after a nice glass of red wine
Originally Posted By mele I carried a small clutch with me on Halloween. I just opened it to pull out some lipstick and there is a friggin' Almond Joy bar in there. That would have made a fantastic breakfast but I resisted. I didn't throw it away tho...;-)
Originally Posted By smedley LOL amazed, I totally know how that feels, I was at the store today, and they had bournville dark chocolate with jamaican rum and raisins, this stuff is like crack to me, so I had to turn and walk away lol!! Mele well done on not eating the almond joy LS yup that's the way it happens Weigh day tomorrow, fingers crossed I at least register a loss this week!! I did cheat on Saturday night, but I'm hoping that hasn't undone the week altogether LOL!
Originally Posted By smedley Woo Hoo!!! <-- doing the happy dance Weighed in today, and I lost the random 1lb gained last week, plus another 3lb!!! I've now lost a total of 49lb, so expect to be able to post the magic number next week
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Doing the happy dance for smedley! Sounds like you have jumped right back on track. A virtual toast to you! iamsally, that is really cool about the gluten free bakeries. I've noticed more and more products on the shelves. Great job! in just taking a taste of the bakery products and CONGRATS on keepin the weight off while away from home mele, GREAT job on NOT eating that almond joy just because it was there!
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD amazed - I can so relate to you. I was so in the zone and then the week of Halloween hit and I have just been meh, whatever. At least I have been good enough to not gain anything back. I just need to get back in the zone. Way to go Mele!!! I just caught up on the thread and wow 100 lbs. That is awesome. And dear Smeds weigh in went great and she is going to hit that 50 lb marks next weigh in. Good job!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I had an awesome day yesterday. I commissioned a suit from my tailor about 6 weeks ago. He has cut and joined the pannels, and I went in yesterday for the fitting. He has to do some work because I have lost 2 to 3 inches around my body! I was so stoked!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks Tiggerdis. I am waiting for the next step change. As I am borderline diabetic (inconclusive results, more tests in Jan), I am thinking of stopping the eating of all white foods. Maybe that will cause another drop.
Originally Posted By tashajilek Just came back from almost a 3 week trip from vegas to sandiego to La. Eating on the road isnt a good thing 2 weeks of non home cooking yikes. I wonder if vegas and DL didnt have hours of walking involved how bad it would be LOL. I know i gained a few pounds and now that im back at work hopefully i can go back to the gym and get on track. Goodluck to everyone i hope you all meet your goals.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That's my problem partially Tasha. I live on the road because of work. About 70% of my meals are from stores or restaurants. It makes healthy eating a challenge, as salads get old really quick.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Great job DWB!! I just did 1 hour on my Wii fit & my big fat out of shape butt is KILLING!!
Originally Posted By tashajilek Its tough i hear ya DWB even a salad can be bad. A caesar salad can be worse then eating a buger and fries. I work 12 hrs a day as well so its really tough. You have done good keep it up! Once you have hit a healthy weight that you feel happy with you will be fine. Everyone on here dont obsess over your weight i have done that almost my whole life. Last year i was down to almost 120lbs which was my lightest and it was still not good enough. Now i realise its not realistic and just to be healthy is the most important. Happy Haunts i have wii fit to and sadly only played once HAHA so good job!!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt ^^^you're right! It's not what you weigh, it's how you feel! I've had an eating disorder most of my younger life so now I just try to be in shape! skin & bones doesn't=in shape!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Lol - my target right now is to get light enough to use our Wii fit. Only 8lbs to go.
Originally Posted By mele That's really great about the suit, dave. That's the kind of stuff that kept me going when I felt discouraged. It's kind of addicting once the ball starts really rolling. Today I'm feeling pugdy and only seeing the weight that I need to drop instead of the weight I have lost. I'm approaching "Mood Week" though, so it's to be expected. ;-)
