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Posted by uromastyx on Jan 08, 2009 11:15 PM

Hiya, pretty girl! I DID have an anniversary! Eight big years. We've been dating for nine as of the Sunday after Thanksgiving, so I'm finally to the point that I've been with him for better than half of my dating life. No one else lasted more than six months, and even now, sometimes I get all giggly around him. I guess part of that has to do with the fact that he's part of God's design for my life, and when I'm on plan with God, I'm in the right place!

I'm so happy that the treadmill is working out for you! My parents offered us theirs, but again - two bedroom condo, four people and one on the way, there's really not any spare room! The Wii is wonderful, but my problem is that I can't use it to exercise while watching tv. And honestly, I watch tv almost every night. It's a good break for my brain. Not to sound too whiny, but I nee-hee-heed a break for my tiny brain after a day spent with my boys. Caleb is BRILLIANT at asking questions that I have no clue about - today he asked me why it was so dark in my tummy, and didn't the new baby need more light? He saw the ultrasound and has been panicking that the baby isn't getting any sun. Just turned three. Sheesh. What am I going to do when he's five?!

Anyway, I've been screwing the pooch on the eating as well. At MOPS this past week, a lady did a talk on keeping God's kids healthy inside and out and it was a real eye opener about some things. I know sugar is bad, but I didn't realize how MUCH sugar we were eating. So rather than panic, I've decided to quit buying things with high fructose corn syrup. There will still be honest-to-goodness sugar, but even that's better than some of the other stuff. But I still need to be brutal and get rid of the yummies I'm holding onto. (Giant Hershey's Kiss from my honey? I'm only half done, but I'm going to throw it away now.) You've inspired me!

So this week might not have the big loss I'd hoped for, but it's a pretty good start to getting back onto the wagon. I'm aching today from my workout yesterday. Strength training that made me feel about ninety years old. Grr. Must get stronger...

Hugs to you!

Posted by wannabthin on Jan 07, 2009 03:03 PM

Hey thanks for the note...last yr. didn't go as well as i planned....but i'm still going along, and have been doing well since the day after christmas, hopefully i can keep it up.
our goals about the same 1.5 lbs. a wk. my goal is to some how make it to 159 by my b-day! we'll see .
Lots of love in Christ-
mary

Posted by cassondraragan on Jan 07, 2009 02:36 PM

Hey Linde! How did your holidays go? Have you ever tried the Master Cleanse? I've been reading about it and I ordered a booklet on it. I was thinking about doing it just as a way to refocus. For some reason, I was thinking you'd tried before(maybe something I'd read?) Hope you have a wonderful rest-of-the-week!

Posted by bbjen32 on Jan 06, 2009 10:32 PM

It's just the opposite for me! I am doing very well with my eating but having been exercising as much as I want to. The little gym we have at my apartment complex has a tv that is broken. I LOVE working out when I can watch tv...so now that it is broken I am not as interested. Good news--they are replacing it within the next couple of days.
I have a good quote you can think about when you can't seem to quit eating...
"The greatest cause of failure and unhappiness is giving up what we want most for what we want at the moment." I have that on my fridge and it keeps me in check. :)
Good luck!

Posted by uromastyx on Jan 05, 2009 09:57 PM

You TOO can lose a pound, my friend! All you have to do is continually gain two to three pounds a week for a month, then quit eating everything in sight. That one pound will FALL right off!

How I've missed you! Are things going well? Did you have a marvy holiday? What's the happs, pretty lady? Your family is absolutely gor-juss! I loved your Christmas pic! And while I didn't see last year's, I'm guessing you looked a lot hotter, right? (I accidentally typed "hooter," then that made me laugh so hard I had to tell you!)

And no, I'm neither a scrapbooker or a card maker. My sweetest friend is both, and offered to help me make my Christmas presents. So all comments to her, but I had the great taste to keep her as a friend for the last eighteen years, so I must get SOME credit!

I'm doing a LOT better this week. I suspect I'll lose another couple pounds, just because what I WAS eating was about four days worth of calories every day, so my body will readjust this week to normal portions. But according to the doc's scale, I only gained two pounds this month, so I feel really good about that!

What's your plan of attack in the coming weeks? Are you still going to do Atkins? How much exercise?

I got a Wii! If nothing else, it's helping me with my strength training, since I don't have a personal trainer. It also keeps track of my exercise and weight for me so I have a visual representation of my progress. It's really motivating!

Posted by uromastyx on Jan 04, 2009 11:55 PM

I'm BACK! Well, technically, I'll be back tomorrow, but wanted to get in a note today before you completely gave up hope on me. Smooches to you, my friend, and HAPPY 900 MILES!

Posted by rainey7 on Jan 04, 2009 05:38 PM

Oh and congrats on your weight over the holidays! you did good.

Posted by rainey7 on Jan 04, 2009 05:37 PM

Hey I put in my current weight.. I am sad.. I lost hold of the only being up 3 lbs and I am up 6.. ACK.. I hate that the chart says 26 lb.. it did say 30 once waaaa boooo hoooooo.. Okay stop crying and get your butt back on track. i will. Actually you wanna know another thing I noticed over the holidays rather than just the weight gain? My face feels like a teenanger!!! Full of pimples.. I mean I've always had disgusting skin.. but I didn't realize how smooth it had gotten when I was watching my food intake! Now it's greasy and bumpy again... tsk tsk. That alone makes me want to start watching it again. Okay so here is to exercising and watching what we eat!!!! Good luck :)

Posted by bbjen32 on Jan 03, 2009 03:36 PM

I'm excited about us working together. I start today too! Within the next couple of hours I will have my weight loss all mapped out...like how you have yours.
Right after Christmas I weighed in at 210. This morning I am 205. So I've changed that info. (again!) My goal, in the end, is to lose 40 lbs. But for now I need to be happy with 20+
What are you doing (exercise, eating, etc) to lose the weight?
I am working out at least 1hr five times a week. AND I am doing what Food Adicts Annonymous suggests on their website....NO FLOUR, WHEAT, SUGAR! I'm amazed at how many possibilities I still have in my food choices.
Hubby and I had a sit down last night to talk about the importance of being healthy. We both need to loss weight.
This morning we woke up and went running with our 1-yr-old in her stroller!
Good luck! Let me know if you need anything!

Posted by saintdenise on Jan 03, 2009 03:31 PM

When I read your profile, I felt we had some things in common. I think your a brave woman to homeschool! I have a treadmill also and I love it, I have no excuses with all the equipment God has blessed me with. Keep up the good work in 2009!