I just got done with my date with the treadmill. It was easier today than two days ago. Maybe because of all that sugar from the ice cream that was in my system? Feeling so guilty about the encounter with the ice cream I pushed myself to go 5 minutes longer. I did a total of 30 minutes... 2 miles.

I also lied when I said only fruits and veggies for the rest of the day. I was worried what that would do for my energy while running, so I cooked up a steak and had that for dinner.

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excellent! maddy I swear carbs are my battle so bad. Ice cream is my downfall too. I could live on nothing but it and have though about trying that as a diet

SDLS~ only 1 pound is great! You will work that off in no time!

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Today was a much better day food-wise. Of course it helps when there isn't any delicious ice cream calling my name all day long from the freezer.

I mixed up a big salad for tomorrow's lunch. It's not the lowest in calories, but I'll live I think. It's greens, tomatos, matchstick carrots, snap peas, diced turkey, strawberries, dried cranberries, walnuts, and low-fat shredded cheddar. That's an "everything in the house" salad.

I'd love to get back to losing closer to two pounds a week... this less than 1/2 pound stuff is for crap! Of course the ice cream encounter MIGHT have had an impact.

It was re-affirmed for me tonight exactly why I have a weight and eaiting issue. While on the phone with my Dad, he asked how my "diet" was going. I said, "eh, I'm not losing, but I'm not gaining either." His response, "Your dad just keeps losing weight and I don't know why." I say, "OH?" He says, "well I eat more fruit and less chips, but that shouldn't matter, right?" I wanted to scream and cry all at the same time. And, yes, he was serious. It's scary to me that he posed that question. I knew the whole time I was stuffing my face with McD's it wasn't good for me. I just lacked the will power or desire to do something differently.

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I'm using maddy as an example and giving away all the sweets from the party. I ate 3 brownies yesterday (and I don't even *like* brownies!) I have ice cream and a lemon torte also to get rid of. Any takers?

Otherwise, it's back to the gym for me. Yesterday I was holding on the weight (a net 17 lbs since we started) and yet I haven't been losing much for a while now. I think it's time to go back on the Wendie plan.

I hope everyone has a great start to their week!

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Not a horrible day for me ... but not a great one either ... however, I'm still doing my best to move forward one moment at a time!

hugs to everyone!

I ate 3 hamburgers yesterday. 'Nuff said.

But today is a different day, and if I am good today I plan to reward myself by going to see Da Vinci Code at the bargain theater.

Hope everyone else is doing well in this hot weather.

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I had a bad day yesterday too but feel more on top of my game today. The weight is creeping on fast because my appetite is better finally but my activity level is still way down. Today is 4 weeks since surgery. In another 2 I should be back to a more moderate amount of activity. This slug stuff is killing me.

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I hate sugar! I hate that it grips me and makes me do horrible things! I really need to remove all sweet things from my house. I found buried in my freezer a box of thin mints tonight. I swear I leave things hidden somewhere for future sabatoge.

Besides that, I didn't manage my full run/walk last night. I was exhausted after 15 minutes. I also had the starts to a head cold but I think I slept it off with a long night of sleep.

Tonight I did my first round of Pilates. I enjoy strength type workouts much better than cardio ones. It confirmed some things I already knew, I lack flexibility and strength. But I'm hoping to stick with it and see changes.

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I'm still struggling as well, but I remind myself in my struggles that I'm still so much better then I was in my eating, etc. ... just 6 months ago .... so although my progress is at a snail's pace, it is still progress. ... but I want more and I'm working to get there again!

maddy, I LOVE my Pilates and I hope you grow to love it too. I was very stiff with little flexibility about 2 years ago, but with the help of Pilates and daily stretching I am back to being able to do splits. It's great!

Food wise I was great yesterday and OK today. I've been eating lots of green stuff and staying away from the sugar (the withdrawl pangs are starting to wear off). I've been great at working out all week, to the tune of 400-500 calories a day.

I hope everyone has a good Thursday....

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I think men talk to women so they can sleep with them and women sleep with men so they can talk to them. ~ Jay McInerney

Yesterday I finally had a fully good day as far as my calories ... stayed well within my calorie range and on a SATURDAY too!!! ... doing pretty good today as well ... YAY!

awesome fzzy! I am working on getting in my veggies and fruit. I have to come up with a plan for eating at school. School lunch was killing me. I try to eat with my Lost boys because it's more like a family dinner table then and most of them don't get that.

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If I wanted your opinion, I'd remove the duct tape and ask you for it.~ Me
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One man's dream is another man's nightmare~~~~> §¤ Lilith ¤§
~>My Scribbles<~
==>Gone Shopping<== ~Just a Quickie~ *~A Celebration Vacation~* ~Surprises~ Sleeping With the Window Open
What Did You Do Today? Self Defense Class ~Short Sweet Snippets~ § Summer Spin § Story Challenge Submission Pajamas

WELL Girls,

I know I ask for help but I guess I wasn't really ready to get my ass in gear.

well I have taken a good look at myself and well now I AM READY.

i AM also gonna check in here everyday and map my challenge so if yall dont see me could you please pm me and say something like thought you were gonna check in or what did you goof up today. Something to get my attention. or just send to me....


Thanks...well it starts tomorrow morning...with palities in the am and walking in the pm. and of course eating right and trying to get the proper amount of sleep too.

Please try to help me stay on track....I beg you!!!!! I need all the help I can get.

Thanks
Natalie

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I beleive in the sweet spot, soft-core pornography, opening your presents Christmas morning rather than Christmas Eve, and I beleive in long, slow, deep, soft, wet kisses that last three days. Kevin Costner/Bull Duram

"Your body as well as mine has needs. This is juat a little foreplay to highten our desire for each other. If we play out the game of love to it's natural conclusion, you'll experience fulfillment. Give yourself up to me and I'll guide you along the path to pareadise. Together we will be like fire and ice, love and hate, life and death." Virginia Henley

WANTED: a moment when you kiss someone and eveything around you becomes hazy. And the only thing in focus is you and this person and you relize that he is the only person your suppose to kiss for the rest of your life. And for one moment you get this amazing gift. You want to laugh and you want to cry. Cause you feel so lucky that you found it and so scared it will all go away at the same time.

Lil ...have I said this before???? .... I love ya girl ... you are such a wonderful example of womanhood!!!! Hope you find a way to work through the lunch question!


Tx - glad to have you with us again ... we've all had out off moments (or days or weeks for that matter) ... it's a process!!!

Having another on day ... yay!!! .. it has been a long time since I've made it really on my plan for 3 days in a row ... and I'm feeling a bit more motivated for the following days as well ... thanks everyone!

Blah, I've been better, I've been worse. I'm hoping the end of tomorrow brings me to a better place with one less thing on my mind.

I just ate a big bowl of cereal - and wasn't hungry! It was in preparation for not being able to eat in the morning *sigh*. Right now I'm feeling completely stuffed, which isn't a comforting feeling anymore.

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