I still want real coffee. Giving up other caffeinated drinks was no problem at all because I don't drink much soda anyway. That's what makes it so difficult to give up coffee. Decaf doesn't taste as good and I'm tired of water all day. I feel like there should be meetings or something!

I'm taking it that juice just doesn't "do it" for you, WI?

osuche~I understand your quest. I'm hoping that, when I go to do my next three-month glucose reading mid-April that my A1C results have me in the "non-diabetic" category, between the weight loss, improved diet, and exercise. In January I moved down to the lowest dosage of my medication, since my A1C at that time was below what the American Diabetes Association wants it to be for "well-controlled" but not quite to the level my doctor would prefer. Still, when I can remember to take my two-hour readings, I've not had one over the magic number in weeks. Not one. That gives me hope to eventually control a disease that still makes me very, very angry through simple lifestyle changes and not through medication.

maddy~As I've said before, here and in our conversations, it's still a loss. I know how frustrating it is to work on this 24/7--because we ALL work on it 24/7--and to have all of that hard work rewarded at the end of the week with something paltry.

But, just remember--you have to cut out 3500 calories to lose a pound in a week.

Also, check this out: Weightwatchers
Apparently I needed to re-read it as well. I believe I am PMSing and retaining water in preparation...all I know is that the scale is not budging for me one iota this week. And it's depressing. ((maddy))

Most juices are way too sweet tasting for me. The only one I can tolerate in small doses is cranberry.

Spring should be here at some point, and I'll feel more like drinking iced green tea. That'll help, I think.

I've been doing pretty good. Vacation was anything goes time, but I still kept it at 2 pops a day. (Mostly :p )

Since the Monday after I got back from vacation I have only had one day when I had more than one pop during the week.

I've also slowly been creeping down towards 185, which is where I'd like to be weight wise. I think if I got myself to exercise a bit more I'd get there pretty quick... and look better to boot.

Thanks for asking ((((osuche)))))!

Thanks osuche. I am having a fear of failure thing with work and trying not to let it creep into my eating too.

WI - is drinking hot tea an option for you? I personally don't like coffee or tea of any variety - but it seems you are looking for something heated now.

Thanks for all the supportive words, everyone. I'm feeling a bit better today about this lifestyle thing.

Work on the other hand was a series of stressors today. I came later than I wanted to and just felt exhausted. My 45 minutes on the treadmill were long and brutal, but I got through them.

Hopefully I'll get a good night of rest, I'm going to need it to get through the rest of the week.

great news osuche ... I'm striving to get to the point where I don't have to take any (over-the-counter) pills for the knees, etc. ... may be a ways away still, but I've managed to cut back by 1 (was taking 4/day now 3/day) most days and I see that as a good thing!

maddy ... hope tomorrow is an easier day for you! What a great job you're doing though, even in the down times you keep at the treadmill, wonderful!!!

Lil ... also hope tomorrow is a better day for you ... glad you were down this morning, but make sure you get enough to sustain your energy needs! - just a bit of mom coming out in me I guess :)

WI and Aqua ... way to keep at it ... such habits have years worth of conditioning behind them and every step forward is a good thing!

IAKG so glad you are making progress with the sugars thing ... that is so great!

And me, I've made it through another day ... managed for the last three days to keep my calories in the middle range .. I thought I had been at the top of the range on Sunday, but got looking at my list of what I ate (looked at it on monday) and realized when i cut and pasted some of the info from the previous day, I hadn't removed a lean cuisine entree, so after deleting it from the total ... all of the last three days, I've been in the 1600-1700 range ... that makes me happy! Off to bed now.

I don't have the link, but perhaps tonight I will find it again, I read an article last night about how when losing weight (fat) your body releases the stored hormones which can cause differing things to happen. This can range from all the normal pre-menstrual activities to menopause activities. I wasn't sure I bought into it at first until I saw Lil's post in Lou's pregnancy tips thread. It could definitely explain the emotions I'm going through this week. And having an explanation brings me some form of relief.

Maddy, I think I've read that article, but it's been awhile. If you could find the link, that would be great. I know re-reading the one I posted about weighing every day (and how the scale lies) helped my mental state some yesterday. I do think I'm PMSing this week. It seems like last month I had this issue--I exercised several times that week, yet I had no weight loss. Then, the Hut came early. So I'm keeping my fingers crossed that is the case now, too.

Lil~While you may not feel in control of everything at work, just remember that your eating IS something over which you have a great deal of control.

Aqua/WI~It sounds as if you both remain focused, and that's just wonderful. Please keep us posted--I know we're all cheering for you.

Osuche~You seem to have a more positive attitude this week than in recent ones, and I'm sure that has to do with how well you feel physically. That's terrific. ((osuche)) Oh, and, yeah, the VS came in. :D

fzzy~You are my inspiration!



BTW, I just have five words for everyone:

"SKINNY COW ICE CREAM SANDWICHES."


OMG, I think I'm in heaven! And, Lil, they're made with Splenda! Two points! :)

Day #5 with no meds. :) I woke up sore this morning and took some ibuprofen, but nothing stronger. And I held myself to 1800 calories last night...I came home at 8 pm and was so exhausted and sick (the ear infection and sore throat still bother me) that I went staight into the bath. After the bath, I *made* myself eat soem dinner since I was only at 1200 calories for the day. I didn't want to eat, but I knew I should.

And between the bath, some Tylenol, and some food, I almost felt human again by the time I went to bed. Although I still haven't studied much this week...which has to change.

WI -- Do you like hot chocolate? Might be a good alternative. I personally think the Carnation packets of hot chocolate (while not great for dieters) are yummy.

Aqua -- Sounds like you're making progress. Ever thought of having Mt Dew-free days? ;) Just so you have another peak to conquer. :D And congrats on the weiht loss. Damn I bet you look sexy. ;)

IAKG -- Yes, I am more positive. I've been making a conscious decision to do so...life is too short to be miserable all the time. ;) And I am glad you got all your loved ones back safe and sound.

Lil -- I doubt you will fail at your endeavor. Just showing up -- and caring -- is more than many of your lost boys have gotten before. You are wonderful. And you have too much perseverence to fail.

maddy -- way to go on the working out, despite a bad day! Most of the time, if the day is really bad, I lack such discipline. And I think you're right about the hormonal swings.

fzzy -- Congrats on staying in your range (which is pretty low, challenging goal!) and also staying positive. You *are* an inspiration for us all.

WTF is wrong with this thread????? Aqua and I both noticed it is no longer fitting into my computer window. Anyone else having trouble ONLY with this thread?????

Yep.


I think it needs to lose weight. :p

We've packed so much love and support into 1 thread it's swelling up :p

BTW TY guys for keeping me on track!

I noticed that yesterday - it's the link IAKG posted it wrapped funny and made it all swollen. But I have mine set to 20 posts/page so I'm onto a new page now :)

I decided I am not doing the treadmill tonight - who knows that might change as the night passes. I had some weird nausea feelings on the way home tonight and thought that perhaps it's the day to take off. I've been on it consistently for 23 days in a row - I deserve a day off now and again, right? If I'm feeling better after I eat dinner maybe I will jump on for 20 minutes rather than my normal 45.

Thank you maddy!! :)