Byebye Big Bum!

Someone telling me I can't do something, or that it's just not possible ALWAYS makes me extra determined to succeed! And I end up going above and beyond what they said I couldn't do.

I was told that it would be impossible for me to get a bachelor's degree in computer information systems AND in business administration in 4 years while being married and working full time. Just to prove that idiot wrong, not only did I get my degrees, but I did it with honors!

Someone told me that I wasn't the type of person that would be able to work full time and nurse my babies (both of which were very important to me) so what did I end up doing? Nursing not only my first 2 babies, but also nursing twins for 2 years!

Now I wish someone would tell me that I can't lose another 10 to 15 lbs or so - maybe that would kick my butt into gear to finish this thing off for once!
 
Am I to understand that your mother told you that you wouldn't be able to fit in a size 12 jeans?
If that's the case, I'm very, very sorry that you are lacking support, even if its just from that one statement.
I know that I wouldn't be anywhere near where I am now in my weight loss journey if I didn't have my mother rooting me on 100%.

You can get there no problem, girl :)
 
Thanks guys. I know I can do it and to be honest it was just a throwaway comment from mum - she would be horrified at the ensuing discussion here!! Plus, we were talking about a uk size 12 which is a size 8 in us I believe. She didn't say I'd never fit in it, just expressed doubt that I should buy the jacket as it was a bit optimistic to get down to that size. But hey, I'm over it! She's told me I look great enough times since then so it disappears in the general mist of her supportiveness!
 
I was wasting alot of time redoing my profile, posting and avoiding cooking today when I ran across these holiday cartoons. Thought you'd giggle :)
 
Hehehe thanks for the giggles!

Work Xmas party last night but I didn't stay late - just had a turkey roast dinner and then slipped off as not drinking and very tired! 182lbs this morning so not as bad as it could be given I've been eating badly lately!! I'm sure it will all come home to roost in the next couple of weeks and I'll put on a stone or something! Back to mega exercise after Xmas and try to get the next 14-21lbs off. In size 14 (uk) work trousers now firmly so very pleased with that and not going backwards!!
 
That's awesome! Especially since you said UK size 14 is smaller than the U.S. size. I can't even imagine bein that small. Right now if I can get to a size 18 again I'll be ecstatic, lol. 16....maybe I can get my head around that later. Good job at gettin through the holidays. I had too many cookies last week but its a new week and they're all gone at work now, lol.
 
I think that most of us are going to struggle this next week but I know that we will all be back on track in the new year so it is just a minor blip that will soon be repaired. I've got my holiday in England coming up in a few weeks and everytime I watch the English news I panic about being able to get there with the awful weather that you are having. We are going to Stanstead airport which is usually not too bad but then we have to get to Hitchin which might be more difficult. I hope that the weather calms down soon.
 
Hey guys, been madly busy wrapping up work for the week so not had time to come and post and have been eating terribly...I don't dare get on the scales. But a couple more days of going overboard and then I'm getting firmly back on track.

Ummed and arrrrred over whether to contact X as had nothing to say so bit the bullet and texted him happy Christmas today...he replied with similar the instant he got the text which was nice.

So just chilling out, wrapping presents now and enjoying not being at work!
 
Hey Jjjay!

Just a lil note to wish you and your family a very very Merry Christmas.

Also just caught up with your thread and am chuffed to hear all is going well with Mr. X. :)

Take care and don't worry bout the munching over the holidays....I'm sure we'll all have a bit to work off in the new year!

Hugs!
 
Hey people! Urgh. 10lbs the wrong way here. Today is the start of being back on the wagon. I've had great fun eating, drinking and enjoying myself in the last three weeks but definitely not something that I'm going to carry on doing!!!

Just goes to show how quickly it can all go back on...so my first aim is to get back to 177 by the end of jan. Soups or salads for lunch at work, soup or weightvwatchers meal for dinner and NO SNACKING on chocolate! Going to challenge myself to feel hungry and not automatically eat. Conquer the hunger!!

I'm going to do 20 mins of cycling each night unless I've managed to get out for a run or to the gym and once I'm in a routine with that, work in an abs DVD as well.

I'll have a think about personal targets for the year... I know that I want:
- to be back at size 14 trousers by end of jan
- be size 14 on top by end of feb
- be running 5 miles again without a problem
- cycle up the big hill out of town without getting off (having driven up the immense hill that X cycles up each day on his ride home from work,I now feel ashamed!!! Lol!)
- be size 12 by my august summer holiday
- buy and fit into a wetsuit by the summer sailing season that isn't the largest ladies one on the rack!
- be fit enough to play a game on the field for my lacrosse team rather than in goal!
- lose 20lbs (or rather, 30lbs from now) - so down to 157lbs

Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and new year. Looking forward to reading through everyones diaries and catching up now that I'm back at home with computer access!
Hugs and all that
Jay
 
Happy New Year Jay

Your goals look really good. Best of luck for the year. We'll all celebrate with you as you achieve them :)

anna
 
Hi Jay, happy new year to you.
I've put on weight as well but not sure how much yet as I refuse to get on the scales. I didn't expect to get so much out of control but it's done now and we just have to get back on to our healthy lifestyle. I'm a bit nervous about my holiday in England in a weeks time although last time I went it didn't go too bad. It's quite scary how quickly you can get back out of control but hopefully we can learn something from it.
I love your list and think that I will do one myself. xx
 
I'm glad the holiday chaos is over for sure, lol. Now we can all get those show on the road for the new year. Great list and glad you're back :)
 
Hey lady! I'm pretty sure I've put on about a million pounds so I'll be clawing my way back onto the wagon to join you when I'm back in the UK!

Really missed your posts whilst I've been away and have thought of you guys often. You're like my weight loss family!!! Anyway, hugs your way and hope you had a great xmas and new year xxx
 
Jay hon - you aren't the only one that did a bit of a reversal in the last couple of weeks. I'm bummed to say that I too fell off the wagon (took a flying leap off is more like it!) and gained back quite a bit in such a short time.

But now I am back to healthy eating and have a new exercise plan. We'll celebrate together when we reach our very attainable goals!

Enjoy your day!
 
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