Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I'm happy for you about your knee smeds! Fingers crossed that this is the end of the knee issues and it is truly mended now! I went to the MD yesterday because I developed a hives while out of town. It was like a sunburn/rash and after a lot of googling I traced it to a med I was on. She agreed and now my only option is to exercise a LOT more. I'm mentioning this because I was weighed I didn't expect it I was up 5 from my low a couple of weeks ago, but I've just come off a week of being away from home and I'm hoping that's the reason. Sigh. I can't seem to break that cycle. Maybe I need to stay home Now to decide how I am going to do that exercise. Not exactly how, but what will I do that I won't hate? hmmmmm. Think, think, think.........
Originally Posted By iamsally Right there with you as usual amazed. I have been creeping up a few ounces at a time. I have not had any binges or anything. Just a little too much of this or that. And the exercise thing is really bad. We have played Wii a few nights this week but that is not nearly enough. Hope all goes well with the knee Smedley.
Originally Posted By Labuda Ok, y'all as silly as this is, I'm crying as I write this. Not sad tears, though. Tears of pride and tears of JOY. Ok, so... when I got married in the summer of 2000, I wore a size 20. This time last year, I was in a size 24 that barely fit,a bout to go up to a size 26. Yesterday after work, I went shopping because I need new jeans. Lo and behodl when I tried the size 20, they were TOO BIG. And I ended up buying size 18. I'm not about to fool myself into thinking I'm anywhere near done, but Oh My GOD I am wearing a size 18 for the first time in over a decade. I am thrilled beyond words. It is so rewarding to know that the 75+ hours of Jazzercise I've done are paying off, and the better choices I'm making around food are paying off. Thanks to all for the support here - it rocks to know that I'm not the only person facing the daily struggle to eat right and be healthy.
Originally Posted By smedley That is an awesome achievement Labuda, huge congrats, it's all the little steps that make the marathon happen after all Speaking of little steps, I seem to be almost entirely back on plan, time will tell *sigh* I have a wedding next weekend I would like to be on plan till then at least.
Originally Posted By ophellia congrats Labuda! I can relate with the creepage thing...it took me 2 years to put on this weight and its fruestrating that after 2 weeks of NutriSystem I've only lost 6 ponds...but I'm going the right direction and that feels good...I've really had a re learning experience in what a true portion size is again...
Originally Posted By mickeymeg Congratulations Labuda ! That is fantastic ! I am still frustrated. I was only down .2 this morning despite trying so hard this week. I have sneezed and lost more weight than that. I am within 3 lbs of gaol right now, but just can't seem to shake the last few.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Way to go Labuda! That is a fantastic accomplishment Mickeymeg I've heard that the last few pounds are the hardest to shake off (of course I'd like to be in a position to try lol). I'm still all zoney but have only lost 200 grams this week, I'm thinking it's a bit of water retention though because the tape measure tells me I've lost 2cm off my hips, 3cm off my waist and 1cm off my *ahem* chest
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt Rock on Labuda!! That's a lot to loose in only 2 weeks ophellia! Great job!! I've been biking 10 miles a day for the last 3 months & lost 4 pounds muscle weights more than fat so I go with that!! I'm 42, wear a bikini & look better than most girls half my age. So Amen to that. By the way, I just bought a Guess bathing suit that was originally $135- for $15!! It's tie dye & has fringe. It's kinda hippie & I can't wait to wear it next year!! Stay on the right path everyone!!
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Congrats Labuda!!!! You must be walking on air. I'm doing OK, not quite 100% back in the zone but well on the way. Have a great day/night everyone
Originally Posted By Labuda Confidence. That's what I'm feeling right now. It's amazing to me that just having gone in and found out I'm now a size 18 could have this power on me. I mean, I already knew I'm looking better, but WOW. I just feel as if I'm full of hope & promise and can't imagine how things are going to get better as I continue down this path!
Originally Posted By smedley Awesome stuff Labuda Well I am totally on track today, and I have been to the gym and done 30 mins of cardio on the free runner and 30 mins of light weights, balance and stretching. Feeling quite virtuous with myself to be honest Just *must* stay on track!
Originally Posted By ophellia way to go smeds, it DOES feel good to be treating my body better, I know what you mean...I have more energy now and I'm sleeping better since renewing my commitment to workout every day, in the morning and in the evening...
Originally Posted By smedley Still on track and feeling good Spent all day yesterday doing housework, not real exercise but it should count right?!?! LOL Food has been spot on too, having a chill out day today, but I did do some squats on the wobble board this morning and a little bit of kettlebell swinging, I figure it's better than nothing Hopefully the scales will start to be kind soon! Might go for a walk after lunch see what the weather is like and how I feel Keep on keeping on everyone
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 I had an "ah ha" moment last night. I am in a rut. I need some inspiration. I think I'll re join WW online for a kick start. Something about journaling helps me. If I say I'll do it on paper, I do it for a day and forget about it. I need a "program" to keep me losing. I'd like to lose another 5lbs this fall and KEEP it OFF before Christmas. It's not much and should be more but it's reasonable with a Reno and DLR trip plus the holidays, dare I say Pumpkin Pie?
Originally Posted By smedley Amazed, sometimes I think the accountability makes a huge difference, for a small outlay I think it's worth giving it a go Those figures sound totally doable too (is it wrong I am hoping to lose that much in the next 2 weeks? LOL!)
Originally Posted By smedley In the zone, in the zone, la la la la, in the zone Feeling great, right on plan food wise and fitting in some exercise too (knee torture was this morning lol) so why the heck do I let myself waiver when I know I feel so much better on plan?!?!? lol! Oh well hopefully back to around target soon, definitely would like to have lost 5lbs before I head to Spain at the end of the month at least...
