HDmama

Hello ladies. It's been a hectic couple of weeks. My MIL is doing well - she's out of hospital now and feeling well - we feel very lucky. Big wake-up call for everyone - take care of your heart health! Unfortunately for me, the inability to eat didn't help me lose any pounds, LOL. I'm not gaining, I'm just not really losing....and although I'm technically a few pounds away from having a "Normal" BMI - I really can't complain - I'm a size 6 and have been for a while, really, I never had any desire to get to a 4 (which is where I will be if I do manage to lose these few pounds)....and this weight seems to be easy to maintain so I'm just trying to be consistent and not stressing about the scale not cooperating with me. Where are you going on holiday Claire? I'm actually traveling at the end of next month too....will also be gone about 6 days - will be interested to hear if flying has caused anyone issues. Hope everyone is doing well.

Claire - you have to let loose every once in a while, so don't worry too much about drinking your dinner, LOL. I've had a rough couple weeks - was sick and then MIL had a heart attack (luckily she's OK) - so was super tight and not able to eat - which I suppose is better than being able to and then stuffing my face because I was stressed and feeling bad....but now that I'm better and not as stressed, the head hunger is trying to get the best of me....the last couple days I've not been terribly good in my eating - but today, so far - I'm doing well. Hope everyone is doing well.

Glad you are feeling better - that's great that you haven't gained (you probably won't unless you prolong the madness, LOL). I have been CRAZY hungry today for some reason....I have these days every now and then - I'm trying not to cave and make good choices....hopefully this will pass - I know I don't need a fill because even if I tried to go crazy eating a bunch of food, I can't get more than a couple bites in before I feel full - so it's just my mind playing tricks on me, I'm sure.

Claire - hope you feel better soon! I had to laugh at you trying to get one of the rugby boys to go to Zumba - now THAT is something I'd love to see, LOL. My DH wouldn't be caught dead doing something like that . Leigha - yeah, I was like that for exercise pretty much all of November/December - I was trying to get motivated, but just couldn't bother. I'm just really trying to see if I can get to goal and I feel like that's the only piece that can be improved on (I couldn't possibly eat less!). Hope everyone has a great week.

Claire - that's FANTASTIC!!!! Congratulations on getting to goal - my weight is still not budging despite the exercise ...but I'll continue on my path - it has to start up again eventually (at least that's what I'll keep telling myself). I'm still about 7 pounds from my "goal", although I have to admit that I'm really happy (size wise) with where I am now - it seems easy to maintain at this weight so if/when I make it to goal, I'll just have to assess if that seems too difficult to maintain - I don't want to be forever obsessed with calorie counting and exercising, you know? It's supposed to be another beautiful weekend weather wise, so I plan on going for a long overdue bike ride. I need to get my act together as I'm part of a triathlon team at work and will be doing the 18 mile bike portion in October. I'm not terribly worried about though since I normally ride 20+ miles routinely when the weather is nice enough to ride - although I've never really worried about speed, so that should be the challenging part for me, LOL. Hope everyone has a fantastic weekend!

I'm still having issues figuring out this new setup on this site . All is well here...it's been beautiful weather here, which makes me NOT want to spend it cooped up in an office, but hey, I'm grateful for a job, so I'll shut up . I'm pretty much just maintaining, but I've started recommitted to the exercise, so I'm sure it will eventually start making a difference (whether that is in size or pounds, I have no idea, but I guess I'll take either).

I hope the latest fill helps you a bit. Everyone is different and unfortunately, the band doesn't work for everyone...even despite their best efforts. I consider myself one of the lucky ones - it's done exactly what I expected it to do and I couldn't be happier. And just to come to FF's defense a bit...I "know" her from another forum, and I truly believe she means no harm - she did follow the rules and when she posted about her issues, some people were less than understanding and implied (or just outright stated, I can't remember) she wasn't doing her part, so I think she's very sensitive to that (which I get)....as for the caps - that's just her style .

4 pounds is now gone....now to get the last 10 off, LOL. How's the weather with you Claire? My in-laws will be going home this week, and they are bracing themselves for the cold (hopefully not still snowing like when they left).

Happy New Year ladies....back to reality . CindyLou - thanks for the info - I'm wondering if I may be in the same boat at some point . Okay, so I behaved myself right up until Christmas Eve...and then I basically tossed out all the rules and ate whatever I felt like....the result? I put on 4 pounds between Christmas Eve and yesterday when I finally got on the scale to face the music. On the positive side - on Saturday morning, I did get up and started working out again (which I had stopped doing basically the entire month of December and probably some of November) - needless to say, I was sore when I woke up yesterday, LOL. So I'm getting my act together, I trashed all the junk food that was left (which was massive), and I'm working out every day again (despite my aching muscles). I'm fairly certain I'll lose these 4 pounds pretty fast now that I'm back on track (usually if I gain that much so fast, it doesn't stick if I get back to reality---and I'm hoping the same will be true this time). Leigha - what a CUTE puppy - so sweet!

So I was very good yesterday - not a single sweet passed my lips . So far, so good today....now if I could just get myself on the treadmill, I might actually lose a pound or two, LOL.