I'm feeling good again today. I did my double dose of the gym yesterday and was sore in the abs today. I went back for an awesome upper body work out. We did some new exercises that I really liked and felt more than just a burn, my arms quivered and shook for a good hour after the fact.

Eating is well under control as well. I'm feeling bored, which often leads to boredom eating so I'm heading to bed shortly to read instead. Once I'm upstairs in my bedroom, I'm safe from the evil that lurks in my kitchen.

Did I mention I turned down Dunkin Donuts that sat within 15 feet of my face all day long? Or that I turned down a lunch out because I already had a date with the gym? It was a gold star sticker sort of day. I just need a good string of these in a row.

:cheerlead :cheerlead :cheerlead


Way to go maddy, way to go.
Way to go maddy, way to go.
Way to go maddy, way to go.


:line:

Now just a report in...doin good today, drank enough water to float a boat with. Didn't however get my walk in but did do good on my eating today.

All and all ....a real good day. :cool:

I'm on my Monday Tuesday good girl cycle. Let's see how long it lasts this week. I'm really struggling as of late to keep this thing going and I don't know where I lost my will power, but I'd really like it back.

Hey maddy...




Be a good girl today. :)

OMG....Hell just froze over. WI told someone to be good. :D


I haven't gained, but I haven't lost. I am heading to the gym today for the first time in over a week. I *will* get back on track with both my diet and exercise. And my exercise routine is more distressed than my diet!

maddy, I hope you have a great day today!!

*bump*


Time for the weekly update.

I sucked both at eating (lots of desserts in my tummy from the last few days) and at exercise over the weekend. But I *will* work out today and be better. At least -- as of last night -- there was no weight gain. But I am stalled and have been for about 4 weeks. :(

My splurges over the past weeks have finally caught up with the scale and it jumped up 4 lbs in a week. Hopefully I can shake that back down, just afraid it won't be this week as I have a lot of outings planned that will be challenging.

I got my workout in today and feel good for that.

((((maddy)))) ~~ it's the fast fluctuations that suck. SOmetimes they're up and I get annoyed...and sometimes they're down and I get irrationally exuberant. :p If you're keeping up the workouts that's completely the right step, though.


As for me....irrational exuberance pervades. I am down 3 lbs over the past 3 days, have been eating better, and heading to the gym. :D If I can lose 5 more pounds, I will be the lowest I've been since college....which still means a way to go before I am at my goal weight BUT I am doing better. Total lost so far: 21 lbs.

Awesome osuche! 21lbs!! WOOT!

Good job! You guys are so awesome. I admire your stick-to-it-tive-ness!

I am busy making excuses and not exercising self control.

I absolutely suck at this stuff. I knew this week was going to be a challenge for me. But as of this morning I'm up 13lbs from my lowest point. I'm disgusted with myself. I went from a loss of 39 lbs to only a loss of 26 lbs. Everyday I say this is the day I'm going to be good and re-establish the habit and I can't get it to last more than two days.

I've been weeak. I know this isn't anyone's fault but my own. Afterall, no one is making me purchase bakery chocolate chip cookies, or making me slather them with a thick layer of peanut butter when I eat them. Yah, talk about true fat girl food and mentality. As if the cookie isn't treat enough, I have to add a heap of peanut butter to it.

My pants are getting tighter instead of looser. I'm getting painful zits on my forehead. I'm getting cranky. My sleep patterns are a mess.

I will eat well today. Unfortunately I will consume alcohol tonight which is never good for this little plan I'm trying to follow. I can't even say I will limit myself to one drink today. I don't have that control or desire.

What I can say, is I will really soul search tomorrow. I will go back and read my journals from the beginning. Remember what I was eating and what I was doing and see how to re-instill those patterns back into my life.

I'm angry with myself and disappointed. I. Must. Fix. What. I've. Broken.

Venting Blog. Over.

(((((maddy))))) ~~ my only advice is to focus on a *positive* image rather than having negative thoughts. I never feel motivated by negative thoughts....negative thoughts cause me to stress eat! :D

The other thing I want to say is that you have come a long way and I am proud of you!! Cut yourself some slack, move on....and tomorrow can bet a better day!

Hi i'm known as Alias. I will begin my diet tomorrow morning, i am going to succeed in my weight loss. Hope you do not mind me joining in here

(I am a member, but wish to stay hidden until i achieve my goal :doorpeek: )

Welcome Alias. Are you following a specific plan? I am not doing very well currently and need to find a plan and a way to fit the foods I should eat into my everyday schedule. Currently I'm eating very little, starving myself part of the day because of not having access to good choices while at work. And not shedding a pound.

Yes i will be following a specific plan :) This plan will suit my lifestyle more than most, which will make it easier to adhere to

Lilith, if you have not already looked at WW, take a look. It really is a good plan. They have an online option so you don't have to attend meetings if you don't want or don't have the time. The program does work as long as you work the program. I've lost my "give-a-damn" for awhile now and need to get it back.

Lilith: If you starve yourself your metabolism suts down and you end up worse off than before. I highly recommend you bring in some easy stuff to your office -- I keep energy bars, animal crackers, and packets of almonds I bought at Trader Joe's -- to fend off the hunger. Find what works for you, but *please* eat during the day.

I am off the wagon too. This week has been horrible and I am averaging 2200 calories a day. Only silver lining in this fat cloud is that I am exercising a lot. :(

Next week will be better, starting Saturday night when we get the last guests out of our home.

Maddy and alias, I hope you are doing well!

Has any one tried Hoodia?

I've not tried it. I have tried other herbal type supplements in the past. My experience was quick weight loss resulting in having my gall bladder removed. My appetite came back strong and looking for food and so did all the weight when I stopped taking the pills.

so sayeth wikipedia

be cautious.

I have only ever taken products with stimulants in it. I have been reading at alternative medicine sites and this seems like a very "clean" type of suppliment.

The meal replacements i have are either shakes or soups and as i head into my first day i must say are devine. I'm at the moment having my 'food' meal and it is chicken thigh fillet very lightly fried with mushrooms and capsicum, on a bed of lettuce and it is very very nice

I am very confident, if this day is anything to go by, that i will be easily able to adhere to this plan

That is wonderful news!

I'm going to keep reading before I decide to try Hoodia. I know that Trimspa and other multi ingredient drugs are not the way to go because of my diabetes.

Well i am so pleased, i had my first weight recording today, and i lost 3.3kg/7.28lb

Awesome!!!!

I'm cranky as hell as of late, but I'm trying to focus on controlling what I can... what I stuff into my mouth. Three days down. And I just did the treadmill since I missed the gym today. I sat here watching Biggest Loser and thought ... wth are you doing maddy? Get your ass off the couch and watch this crap from a walking position. I can't tell you how incredibly motivating their weigh-ins are.

Weigh in today. I lost 1.2kg/2.6lb and 3cm from my waist

:cheerlead :cheerlead :cheerlead :cheerlead

I'm impressed...congrats, alias!! :x:


I'm stalled. I work out and some dyas I eat right, but I just can't seem to lose any more. I'm pre-Hut...so I'll give myself until next week and really turn on the afterburners again.

Hugs to everyone!!!!

I've droped a pant size or 2, not sure about how that scale really works. I just know I bought the next size down today.

I've lost 26 lbs now.

Damn SDLS that is so great. Do you feel better?

Um......I guess I feel a bit better, it's a great feeling to see the double chin gone and the pants falling off is cool, but still have a long way to go yet. My sister don't count my walking and lifting at work as exercise but it's the only physical stuff I'm doing (besides sex :D ) so I guess if it takes another year to get another 26 lbs. off so be it. I can live with that. Although the doctor would rather see more pounds gone before Feb. when I have to have my cholesterol checked again. I really need to get that in check.

I hope everyone can reach their goal they want!!!

What are you doing differently food wise?

I just ordered the hoodia. I will let you know how it works for me. I looked into WW and eDiets. Frankly I know how and what to eat, I just need help in not eating so much. If this helps I'll be thrilled. Less hungry means more sensible choices.

Not to be confused with hoohoodia.

Well since moving in with Booger, the child and I are not eating all the box meals we used to. And I have cut down on the sweets, somewhat. There are only a couple of dish's that Boog fix's that I will over eat with. But I've been good about the portions. I still need to get a list of the things I should'nt be eating with the high cholesterol, did some searching, just did'nt finish yet. Boog is a great cook!!!

Now I have su su sudio playing in my head.

Dance to it...it's good for the circulation. :D






Mine, that is. ;)

2.4kg/5.3lb weight loss and 2 cm waist drop this week

Congratulations! Steady progress. I took the first Hoodia today. I did much less snacking.

One pound down again...and I had a kickass workout today, dispite the cold that keeps hanging on

Hope everyone else is continuing the fight... :)