Gone4Now

One thing that helps me is to know all the exercise gurus here (Mac, Lulu & Ceradad, just to name a few) used to be fat. Ya'll used to be overweight and not exercising (right?) and look how far you've come. So that does inspire me. But, posting: "Hey, I ran/walked for 30 minutes today" right after ya'll post: "Hey, I ran a marathon, then came back and swam for 5 million yards, then I wanted to take it easy so I just jogged for another 45 minutes before doing weights. Trying to go easy today." Yeah....I'm feeling a little insignificant after that! Even though I'm not at goal, I realized that I need to be thinking about eating the way you're talking about. Even if it means a slower loss for me, I want it the right way. I still eat until I'm full and that needs to stop. It hit me the other night that even though I can't eat the volume that I used to, I still eat until I feel like I have. So, I really need mental toughness for this part of my journey. I have 100 more to lose and I'll never get there if I continue the way I've been. Um, no. But, I am a need to feel it and see it kind of person. I get the basic theory of what you're saying, and it does satisfy me somewhat, but I'm still going to weigh in (more often than I should) and scream and cuss at the scale. Logic abounds... I do notice that pictures of me 5-10 pounds lighter look fatter than the ones now. Back then I wasn't exercising, so I was probably fattier than I am now. I do weigh every day, twice a day, before the shower, after the shower, with one shoe on, one shoe on my head...etc., but I only record it once a week at the same time of day. That keeps me a little bit sane. :thumbup:

I think that Mike will suprise himself when they get home. He's still so young and he'll be going to college soon. He'll probably always love his dad, but I think those strings will be cut very soon. He's getting really cocky right now, but I think that is because of his age. I think they were smart, even though Ron's an asshat - Mike can still not become that. Ron's too old too really change, though, so I'm hoping Mike can push through. I did notice the similarities though when Mike dropped out of the challenge because he was scared of heights. That was very Ron-ish. I thought Kristen's speech was very bitter and childish. HELLO, yeah they're taking out the challenge - IMO they should have canned her last week, so at least they had a chance to redeem themselves with that. They were probably kicking themselves for keeping a big competitor in the game. Plus, who gained weight? I just hate whiney stupid bitchy things like that. You're in it for yourself, and Ron and Mike are father and son. Who in that house thinks that they'll break that? I mean, really...Just bow out with grace...YOU LOST, KRISTIN. Shut up and go home.

That's that whole part about weight loss that I don't GET. How can 500 extra calories from Sat cause me to gain 2 pounds, that don't go away until somwhere in the middle of last night? I had dropped 7 from last Monday, over the weekend had 1500 cals on Sat instead of the 1000 that makes me lose weight and I had a 2 pound gain from it. WHY? & HOW? I've proven to myself that if I stay at 1000 I can lose or not gain. Anything above that (nearing 1200 - 1500 cals/daily) then I GAIN. WTH? :crying:

I am excited about Harry Potter, though I must admit my fav character is Prof Snape. I feel sorry for him from the books and I hope the movie pulls that compassion in, but somehow I doubt it. Still pysched about it, though! And Star Trek...eh, DH is a HUGE original ST fan so I'm not sure we'll see this one. He seems a little put off about it, but the trailers look good! So, I may be able to drag him there.

I actually had one this morning coming to work. It was a surprise to me, but I think I just took too big of a sip of my shake. Luckily I had a cup beside me and I pretended to be drinking while I was pb'ing into it. YUCK, I know...But, rather that than anywhere else. On an unrelated note, this conversation reminds me of my drinking days...I was with my bf and my roommate and I was driving home from the bar (D.D.). My roommate was completely wasted in the back seat and he didn't want to bother me by asking me to pull over when he started feeling sick. So, he threw up in his shirt pocket. What a gentleman. :crying: I'll be there, and I'm bringing DH...Kids welcome, right? If so, DD will be there, too. Tap, I feel the same way! I read the Exercise thread but feel way out of my league there. G4E - Good morning to you, too! I've bounced 2 pounds since losing 7 from last Monday. I'm hoping to bounce down a little bit more by the end of this week. And, good morning!

Have you tried it yet, or will you? I recommend it! Fanny, thanks - We may try again another day. I already told him I want a certain toy for my b-day, so maybe that will be enough for now. I do miss it. :crying:

Haven't you seen them all? That's why there are no more left! Over the weekend we saw Death Race. I really didn't want to see it, but DH won. But since I was expecting nothing, it was better than I thought. More of a plot than I would have imagined. So, just that and Hannah Montana. The rest we were catching up on DVR tv shows. In Plain Sight is back on and we watched that last night, plus the recaps on Sat.

I've been thinking about this because of a personal situation and wanted to know what others thought. My own experience is different than what's listed below, but I have worked with two people in the exact circumstance that I'm outlining here: Two co-workers, same work experience, same hire date. One is a man, one is a woman. The man has no kids, no family. The woman has no kids, no family. In the next 10 years, the man still has no kids, no family. The woman has gotten married and had 6 children. They make the same amount of money. Is this fair? I say no, because she's used more of the company's resources for health insurance and leave time while the man has worked more hours than she has. He's been on call more times than she has, and works late and on the weekends. It's tough for me because I'm a working mom and I see the benefits of each side; however if I am being fair from a co-worker standpoint, I don't see the equality in this scenario.

Nah. Nope.

Almost hate to admit this...but this morning DD and I went to see Hannah Montana. For what I expected, it was a little better. But, still not great. I did enjoy the musical guests in the movie. Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift, plus I do think Miley Cyrus has a good voice, so the ballad that she sings was very good. But, I'm a little brain dead from the little girls screaming in the audience. I should have remember the Hannah Montana concert we saw at the Houston Rodeo a couple years ago - but I guess I'd tuned that out.

Tap, go ahead and make your toast....I'll just hold that trophy for you.

So, the rain's coming from YOUR way, huh? I also wish people wouldn't type that way. I used to have a boss that actually wrote that way, where some random letters would be capitalized.

That sounds like a great Friday night. I love the rain. It's just really dark here, and no rain - YET...but it's coming!

I'm a bouncer, too. I didn't get frustrated until I bounced up and never bounced back down. I'm sure Plain will have something to say about that, but it is what it is....

My absolute lowest since I was 16 years old was reached about a year ago...but I was too tight and couldn't even keep water down. I didn't eat anything for days, barely drank and finally got a friggin clue! I had dropped 10 pounds in those few days, and needed an unfill. After I was unfilled (completely) I gained those 10, plus another 7! So, that's the 7 I just lost (it has been a whole year!!)and now I am trying to follow all the rules and be very, very careful this time. But, thank you!

Drive by: I've lost 7 pounds since Monday! And to think, I was going to tell the Doc to shove it, that I wanted the whole fill out - a fill wouldn't do a darn thing, and yet here I am! Now, granted, the 7 is 7 I've gained very recently, but whatever! I'm still happy about it.

Yep...like those Easter eggs I have laying around. Mmmm.

PJTP - Warning bad food alert, do not read further if you have a deep-fried weakness (as I do). SCOTCH EGGS - Has anyone ever had these??? 1 pound bulk pork sausage 1 tablespoon fresh parsley -- chopped 1 tablespoon grated onion 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 hard-cooked eggs -- shelled 1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumbs Combine sausage, parsley, onion, cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well. Divide sausage mixture into 4 portions; shape into patties. Place one egg atop each patty, shaping the sausage mixture around egg till completely covered. Roll each sausage-covered egg in breadcrumbs. Bake in a preheated 350 degree F. oven for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.

I have to admit, I cried and cried and cried at Mike's brother. Poor guy. I really don't understand the players this year. They really are thinking with their hearts by sending Laura home, but personally, I'd have sent a threat home - Kristen. Yes, it's about getting healthy, yes, it's about losing weight - but it's also about the money, too. And, when Kristen said, "Don't be cowards" that would have sent me over the edge and I'd have put her name down without hesitation.

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Okay, ya'll...I have a quick question for Blackberry users. (btw - I love my Blackberry!!!) I'm looking for a good app that tracks calories/food intake. Any suggestions?

Ah...leave it to Plain to give me my first giggle of the morning. Morning! So far I'm doing okay with the fill. It would make me batty to not know what I'm getting. That's ridiculous IMO, and I wouldn't leave the doctor's until I knew what was going on with the band. I have a stress management/yoga class with the Doc's therapist on Wednesday. He suggested I get some stress therapy since I get tighter with stress and have been mega stressed lately. On exercise note, we took DD's friend to the gym with us last night. They're pretty laid back there, and we normally just walk in and wave...so it wasn't an issue for her to go. She and DD were on the elipticals and DH and I were on the treadmills in front of them. I was doing a modified vs of C25K, where I'd walk for 1.5 mins and run for 2 mins, for a total of 30 minutes. Afterwards, I asked the girl what she thought of the gym and her eyes got wide and she said, "YOU WERE RUNNING!!" I felt good and bad. Good, that, yeah - I was running! (Said like Forest Gump). Bad, because I guess I'm so fat she was shocked that I could run!

We played basketball yesterday after lunch and my arms were killing me! Sometimes a few new moves can kick my butt. I haven't been on a basketball court in years. We used to play all the time. Girls against guys was always the best! And, yes...I do drink my cals more than I should. I like coffee way more than water, and when I get stuck but am still hungry, I'll have a shake. I want to try and shake the bad habits, and then get an unfill if that doesn't work.

Ebony, you are so right! I, too, am missing food emotionally. I just found that out yesterday at Easter dinner. I MISS being able to eat everything. I just came back from the doctor. He said I was doing okay, but that I wasn't paying attention to the signs and that I was drinking my cals. He could take it out and allow me to eat, but I'd probably gain. In order to start losing again, I should get a slight fill (1/2 cc) and follow the rules. I am trying to get back on track...but emotionally I want food to comfort me. So, I'm going back to square one. On liquids now.