ABBAgirl's Diary

LMAO!! oh my gosh, you crack me up!!! WAY to go on huffing and puffing girl!!! :smilielol5: Nobody said we have to be cheerful right? If that's the case, I'm in big doo-doo here. LOL Later gator
 
HAPPY FRIDAY!!!

So glad I went to WW and weighed in, as I am now down to 172 lbs from 211 lbs!!! I have lost 39 - sooooo close to the 40 milestone! I am inching ever forward towards my goal of 155 lbs...oooooooh boy, I can almost taste it! AND IT IS YUMMY, PEEPS!!!:biggrinjester:

So a big, phat, phooey on dumb old Aunt Flo, that unwelcome visitor who always outstays her welcome! But this time I surely did prove that SHE AIN'T THE BOSS O'ME!

Happy days
Janice:auto:
 
Haha, wow, I'm really impressed with how far you've come... I guess I got the right woman to give me a sermon :p. Lol, I replied to your post on my thread and I just wanted to let you know that I really do appreciate you saying something if you're concerned. If you have any suggestions make sure you let me know because if there's one thing I've learned about myself it's that I need to be held accountable. (I'd have pm-ed you all this, but apparently I'm not allowed to yet) Lol, but really, never hesitate to tell me what you're thinking. Thanks so much! And for real; congratulations on your hard work!

Signing out, mamabear!
:gnorsi:...;)
 
:party:Congratulations on the weight loss.
:party::party:

You are now heading so far away from that horrible old plateau it is silly.

I think that you will hit that milestone next week - and you are so near to your goal weight it is silly.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
:seeya:HAPPY SATURDAY!

My weekend is off to a grand start. The littles slept over at a friend's house last night, so DH and I hit the Pub for a bite and then went to see the movie National Treasure. Was it ever good! Lots of adventure but very family friendly, no cussing or smut. Well done, Mr. Cage!

This morning I got up at 7:45 and then hopped on the 'mill for my usual hour. I only wish there was a way to do it without sweating so disgustingly much, but what can you do? It's a good thing, I tell myself!

This week I am aiming for another 2 lb loss. I really want to hit that 40 pound mark, and keep right on cruising down to my goal! :auto: I don't know if I will be satisfied at 155 once I am there, but I do think it is both attainable and maintainable, so to me it is very reasonable.

I am delightfully surprised by how supportive DH has been during my journey! He is generally quite a quiet fellow, and he has seen my weight go up and down through the years. But somehow this time he seemed to "get it" that his words have such a HUGE impact on me, and he really has been a good cheerleader! I am thankful to have him as my partner, even though he often drives me crazy !!!:beating:

Well, time for brekky and then make myself something healthy to take to work for lunch. Have a great day!

ABBA
 
Hi Janice

I hope that your Sunday is going well.

I am pleased to hear that things seem a little more positive between you and your hubby. It is great that he is getting how important losing weight is for you - just as it is great that he got that treadmill at the auction. Walking is so beneficial for us - with your weather you would be lost without it.

I firmly believe that walking will need to be key to my future in order to keep the weight off (and for me to stay sane) once I have got to goal weight. I just will need to work out how many steps I need to do each day.

I think that you stand a great chance of another good loss this week. Now that the plateau is history the weight seems to be rolling off you.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Thanks for stopping by, Margaret!

Today has been a lovely day. I have not done ONE LICK of cleaning, spent 1.5 hours on the mill, then another hour in a hot, bubbly tub! I feel very relaxed and sleepy. Tonight will just spend time with the kidlets reading & playing board games. My Mom brought over leftover pizza for DH and the girls, so I didn't even have to make dinner! Am I spoilt, or what.

Hope you are all well and have had a relaxing weekend!
 
HAPPY MONDAY!:hurray:

Feeling good. Got in a solid hour on the 'mill, lotsa nasty sweat drippin' in my eyes, down my back, everywhere. YUK! It's amazing I don't slip slide right off the dang thing!

I don't have to go to work today YEEEHAAA so will spend the day cleaning, grocery shopping, and preparing dinner for Ma and Pa tonight. They are separated (ya, right - he lives next door to her!) but get on very well. We often do "family" dinners, etc. together. Good thing, too, cuz the littles just ADORE their Grampa!

Anyhoo, shaping up to be a luverly day.

Cheerio
ABBA:waving:
 
HAPPY TUESDAY!

Got in over an hour on the 'mill, plus 100 sit ups, plus I am now incorporating some weights for my arms. I have filled up 2 old detergent bottles with water, and am doing whatever I can think of lifting them in various ways to add some different form of resistance to my work out. Don't know if it will help, but I am sure it can't hurt!

I watched an old Oprah today with Dr. Christianne Northrup, who specializes in women's health. She made a statement that really hit me regarding how our body is always speaking to us. She said "The body never lies!" and I think that's true. I have wondered, since being diagnosed with PCOS, how much of it relates to dissatisfaction/hurt/unhappiness in my marriage. I love my guy and am committed to him, but there is just something that is making me think, wonder, and pontificate.

I have always been highly creative, which I think is one reason I loved homeschooling my kids. However, now that they are in regular school, I really have not had any outlet. DH and I do some music together, but it is more because HE wants to, as I don't find him very easy to work with musically. Hmmmm.

Anyway, I head off to work shortly, so need to just get a bit of tidying up done first. I like having lots to think about and being introspective!:toetap05:

Later days
Janice
 
it's good to see you adding to yoru routine but be carefull with the weights you really could hurt something if you place your arms the wrong way.

With the kids in regular school perhaps you should pick up some small tidy sort of crafting like origami.

You need more time and things for yourself.

Keep up the good work.
 
ABBAgirl said:
HAPPY TUESDAY!

Got in over an hour on the 'mill, plus 100 sit ups, plus I am now incorporating some weights for my arms. I have filled up 2 old detergent bottles with water, and am doing whatever I can think of lifting them in various ways to add some different form of resistance to my work out. Don't know if it will help, but I am sure it can't hurt!

I watched an old Oprah today with Dr. Christianne Northrup, who specializes in women's health. She made a statement that really hit me regarding how our body is always speaking to us. She said "The body never lies!" and I think that's true. I have wondered, since being diagnosed with PCOS, how much of it relates to dissatisfaction/hurt/unhappiness in my marriage. I love my guy and am committed to him, but there is just something that is making me think, wonder, and pontificate.

I have always been highly creative, which I think is one reason I loved homeschooling my kids. However, now that they are in regular school, I really have not had any outlet. DH and I do some music together, but it is more because HE wants to, as I don't find him very easy to work with musically. Hmmmm.

Anyway, I head off to work shortly, so need to just get a bit of tidying up done first. I like having lots to think about and being introspective!:toetap05:

Later days
Janice
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Hey Janice!!

I too have had a hard time dealing with the pcos... seems like the worries never end... hmm ...
I hope you think better soon ... you a wonderful lady!!

What kind of music do you listen to? and do you guys make music and sing? lol
I don't know if you told this in an earlier thread... but I am very curious? lol
well ttylater hun ... :cheers2:

love yas
always
natalie jo :biggrinjester:
 
Not-so-happy THURSDAY! :angelsad2:

This has been a very hard and sad day for me. I think I have cried all of my tears. I just feel kind of numb. Hopefully things will seem brighter tomorrow. It is also weigh-in day tomorrow, though I don't really think I've lost anything and doubt I will make my 40 pounds tomorrow. That's okay, it will happen.

NJ:
Our band plays classic rock from the 70s and 80s, for the most part: Supertramp, REO Speedwagon, Journey, April Wine, etc. I sing lead vocals and hubby plays lead guitar. We are having a hard time finding a bass player who will stick with us! You can find us at Myspace.com/skyrocket99 (I think!).
 
Hi Janice

I am sorry that you had a "down" day on Thursday. I get peaks and troughs - highs and lows too. The highs are much nicer than the lows. I hope that Friday is much better for you. I swear that PCOS has much to answer for!

If you havent done so already - get on that treadmill. I am sure that walking helps to keep things tranquil. The beauty of it is - it helps get rid of those pounds too. For me it is a perfect solution.

If looking for something that is creative for your "me time" - there is all sorts of artistic things that you can adopt - or ideed you may find something in the performance arts interesting. I used to love dancing when I was young. I have recently been doing aerobics and it has reminded how much I loved all that. Something like salsa or whatever you fancied might be quite artistic and be tons of fun and be good exercise too - and of course any hobbies that incorporate exercise will be useful in the future for maintenance. It could be your choice whether you took hubby along or did it by yourself and made friends with the people you met there.

I am going to be more optimistic than you about your date with the scales today. I am putting your negativity down to your hormones. You have been losing weight well and have continued to be controlled with your food and good with your exercise. I am sure that the scales will be down. Good luck with making your 40 pounds. Be sure to let me know.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
Hi

Wow your still doing great on that 'mill!!! you must really feel loads more energy

How was the weigh in this week did you make the 1lb loss to get you to 40lb?


Your doing great
Sarah
 
ABBAgirl said:
Not-so-happy THURSDAY! :angelsad2:

This has been a very hard and sad day for me. I think I have cried all of my tears. I just feel kind of numb. Hopefully things will seem brighter tomorrow. It is also weigh-in day tomorrow, though I don't really think I've lost anything and doubt I will make my 40 pounds tomorrow. That's okay, it will happen.

NJ:
Our band plays classic rock from the 70s and 80s, for the most part: Supertramp, REO Speedwagon, Journey, April Wine, etc. I sing lead vocals and hubby plays lead guitar. We are having a hard time finding a bass player who will stick with us! You can find us at Myspace.com/skyrocket99 (I think!).
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Hey Janice,
I hope you are feeling better! I love that you have a band, I am so stoked for you ..awesome bands!

I think you have a full life, and should be very proud of yourself for the weight loss you have already had. You are working hard, keep trecking and you will see your loss...

And its crazy mad how much you do on that treadmill. My mom has a treadmill, but I can't use it until I lose another thirty seven pounds lol ..but Once I hit close to 250... I can use it .. I am between 285-286.6 ..that little plateau thing is starting to hit I think .. I am just going to have to figure out how to get past 285.. my goal for VDAY is 284.0 ...

Anyway Janice.. YOU ROCK!!
LOVE YAS
NATALIE JO
KEEP IT UP GIRLY.. YOU CAN DO WHATEVER YOU DREAM!! :hurray::hurray::hurray:
 
:seeya: HAPPY SUNDAY! FEELING MUCH BETTER!

I experienced a significant jolt in my personal life and it left me feeling rather "beat up" for a solid few days. I came to a point where I had to make a hard decision, and I made it. Now am back on track.

THIS MORNING MY SCALE SAID 169 LBS!!!! :sifone: Believe me, it has been many, MANY years since I have weighed in the 160s! Don't know if it will read that at weigh-in this week...I sure hope so!

This morning we will forego church in order to participate in our local "Walk for Memories" which is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society. We walk in it with the rest of my family (folks & sibs) to honor & support my Mum. My girls look forward to it every year, and it is good to do it as a family.

I have continued my daily dates with you know who...THE 'MILL! And the cast of CSI, usually CSI Miami. I pretty much run my way thru all commercial breaks, now. It is amazing what a difference it makes in the intensity of my work out!

All for now, thanks for lifting me up when I was so down. :Angel_anim:

Cheers
ABBA
 
Hi Janice

Congratulations on the 169!

:party: :party: :party:

Our BMIs are truly neck and neck. Doesnt it make you feel great!

I am so pleased that you are feeling much better and back on track. Sorry to hear of the jolt in your personal life though!

Well done for keeping up the mill - you are now so near to goal it is silly.

Take care
Love
Margaret
 
ABBAgirl said:
:seeya: HAPPY SUNDAY! FEELING MUCH BETTER!

I experienced a significant jolt in my personal life and it left me feeling rather "beat up" for a solid few days. I came to a point where I had to make a hard decision, and I made it. Now am back on track.

THIS MORNING MY SCALE SAID 169 LBS!!!! :sifone: Believe me, it has been many, MANY years since I have weighed in the 160s! Don't know if it will read that at weigh-in this week...I sure hope so!

This morning we will forego church in order to participate in our local "Walk for Memories" which is a fundraiser for the Alzheimer Society. We walk in it with the rest of my family (folks & sibs) to honor & support my Mum. My girls look forward to it every year, and it is good to do it as a family.

I have continued my daily dates with you know who...THE 'MILL! And the cast of CSI, usually CSI Miami. I pretty much run my way thru all commercial breaks, now. It is amazing what a difference it makes in the intensity of my work out!

All for now, thanks for lifting me up when I was so down. :Angel_anim:

Cheers
ABBA
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Janice! That is so awesome that you are down in the 160s. I am looking forward to 260 lmao ... And I am getting there...

You rock girl!!!

The Walk sounds awesome. My sister did a walk for cancer. Well all three of us. She had hodgkens lymphoma before it was progressing toward a cancer that was fatal. She has been cancer free for twenty five years...

It sounds awesome that you whole family goes on the walk. I haven't done one in forever. I think that is something I would like to do ..hmm..

and I am so stoked your near your goal...
Will you still be coming on here even after you reach your goal? I would miss you ...

love yas
always
natalie jo :seeya:
 
HAPPY MONDAY!

This has been a very enjoyable day off. Of course when I got on the scale this morning, it read 171, but that is okay. I am just at the beginning of my week, and will work hard to try and get to 170 (or lower!!!!) for weigh in. It was so exciting to see that 169 yesterday! I am getting to my goal...and already I am thinking of changing it down to 145. LOL I guess I'll just see how things look at 155!

I am reading a MARVELOUS book by Jack Canfield called The Success Principles, which is all about setting and achieving goals. It is inspiring, to say the least! So I have been busy thinking & meditating & setting all kinds of happy goals for my life. They have to be specific & measurable, otherwise they aren't really a goal, but just a "good idea."

Tonight we are going over to Mum's for dinner. I do so love it when she invites us over and I don't have to cook! It is very handy living so close! It is good for my daughters to have regular contact with their loving grandparents. I am happy; I have a great life!

Cheers
ABBA

PS: NJ, of course I will stick around here even after I meet my goal! The support on this forum is absolutely invaluable. :grouphug:
 
It's good to hear you won't be leaving us once you're down to where you want to be. Boo to your scale for not being consistant but they have nasty habit of fluctuating and it's the end of the week weigh in that matters.

hehe i have to say i tend to have more good ideas than goals, makes it easier if ya don't meet them.
 
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