Here comes the bride...6 months to go!!

[Janvier]

Hi Lisa,

Its so good to read your diary again! I've really missed you!

I see that you and I are going through a lot of the same emotions right now, we are both struggling for our heads to catch up with our new bodies. I totally relate to everything that you are going through, I have no one else in my life on the same path as me with my healthy lifestyle, some of my friends or even my sister will start to work out or start to eat healthy or want to do fun activities and a week later give up! They don't ever understand when I'm down about my weight or my body or my progress. In their eyes and minds i'm different and should just be happy about it and move on with my life, they don't understand they I still need to workout daily and eat well to maintain my new body and that this is how I plan to live my life forever, not just until I get to my goal. I was talking with one of my freinds that I'm going to Vegas with and telling him I plan to use the hotel gym in the mornings during our trip and he said there is no way your going to get up to workout and I was thinking why not? Its my daily life to workout, why should that ever stop just because I'm on vacation? They just won't ever understand the ups and downs that come with being overweight and losing weight so its nice to have this site and the great supportive people on it that can relate and always keep pushing us in the right direction.

I am so excited for you about your wedding dress! Its amazing that your size 8 is now roomy! By the time your wedding rolls around you will need to get it taken in!

I know that you are going through a lot right now, and may not be doing as well as you would like but I have to tell you, a lot of days you are my reason for eating well or getting off of the couch and working out. You are such a huge inspiration and motivation to me, I strive to do as well as you and I think you are an amazing person! You are going to get to your goal because no one deserves it more then you! We will get back on the wagon together!

 

[mrskt20]

Lisa,
I understand what you're going through. I have had this issue for a while (poor self image) I have dealt with this my whole (adult) life. This issue started when I was in high school. I have always been pretty thin (high school 120s and college 130s and I'm 5'8) but I felt like my body was always being compared to others. In cheerleading everyone fought to get the smallest skirt or in dance you were praised for being thin. Most of the women in my family are overweight so I always felt that I was too. Well one day I was talking to my dr. about my weight, this was after the birth of my first son, and he noticed that I was saying very negative stuff about myself. He told me that I was not over weight (I was then 140lbs). I looked at him like he was crazy (I really felt like I was huge). So he asked me to draw myself on a piece of paper that he took off the examining table and I did. Then he asked me to lay down and he outlined my body. My outline fit several inches away from what I drew. I couldn’t believe it. Then he gave me several encouraging words and a book to read about poor self image. It really put things in perspective for me. I still struggle with myself image. I am always asking my husband, am I as big or as little as........ Because when I look in the mirror I think I'm huge, when in fact I'm not. I wear a size 12 and when people are guessing my size or weight they are always way off (lower). I have to convince myself that this journey is to improve my health not just to lose weight. Lisa you need to look in the mirror and tell yourself "you are beautiful". Because you are! And I have to tell myself this every day but it helps. It's not vain. That's what I thought when my dr instructed me to do this but he said if you continue to wait for people to validate your beauty then you will never be whole. So this helped me. i hope it helps you because you are beautiful and you deserve to be happy with your self. so enough of the head issues. I'm sure your not as messed up as I am. I am so excited about your wedding dress!!!!!! You are going to be such a beautiful bride. I can't wait to see pics. i wish I could come to your wedding to cheer you on. You have just been such a HUGE motivation for me. As I said b4 you are one of the reasons i joined WW. And thank you so much for sharing your life with us. You have helped so many people. I can tell this by reading your dairy.

 

[skkroll]

if you continue to wait for people to validate your beauty then you will never be whole.

^ I am in love with that quote, thank you for sharing that. Really puts things into perspective! And I agree... Lisa you deserve to feel beautiful and happy with who you are because you are amazing!!!

<3, Sarah

 

[Alta818]

Awww Lisa,...it really is about getting the "mind right" before happiness can follow.

...It made me think of the Biggest Loser guy who won the show a couple seasons ago, and regained all his weight back a couple episodes ago. Remember?

...My point being,...that you can attain the "thin fit individual" you want, but until you reflect on all the things that caused the weight gain years ago and deal with them...getting there and all....then it still won't be enough. We may fall prey to the old "issues". I often yo yo around myself....because it's being in "Constant reminder" of the things that you are changing from the past. The reasons "WHY" you are changing at the forefront of our minds, even once those goals are attained.

...I completely understand. It takes a lot to lot love oneself no matter what the circumstances. The mirror will always lie to you. At least it sounds like you have it figured out, that the actions will defeat the crappy feeling of being the old you, causing the mirror's lies to be lower, almost invisible.

Constant actions forward keep an individual happy. Daily steps. In any area of one's life. The world continues progressing,..and so should we. If we don't sadness comes in. We can't only live on memories, which is why the "daily actions" are so important.

You are changing and I'm proud of you! Have you ever gone on this site ?

There are sooooooooooo many people like you out there, within miles from you only WAITING to MEETUP and be friends with you!!! ...they do things like RUNNING CLUBS, BIKING CLUBS, WEIGHT LOSS CLUBS...and just non drinking friends too!

You should try it!!! There are meetup groups that meet constantly and you can find joy in the new friends that understand you, because they are looking for someone just like you too!!!

 

[luzdafuzz]

^ I am in love with that quote, thank you for sharing that. Really puts things into perspective! And I agree... Lisa you deserve to feel beautiful and happy with who you are because you are amazing!!!

<3, Sarah

I TOTALLY agree!!! Lisa you're probably my biggest inspiration on this site, you've come SO far. I know that a lot of these issues don't just go away- when I originally lost weight years ago and got down to my (now) goal I was never happy, and when I couldn't lose more it was so frustrating. I felt awkward in my skin, felt wrong with everything I was wearing, I thought people were looking at me and thinking I was ridiculous. I actually had a few more problems than low self esteem, I had severe depression for a few years so I think this was just what was left over from it... Funny, it took gaining a lot of weight back to realise that I wasn't so bad. I don't really know when I stopped looking at myself that way, or beating myself up, but it DID happen. I think even when I started out on this forum I didn't really mind being what I was (mind you, I'm SO much happier now... and only 1/4 way there. But going strong!!)
You just have to believe you're the beautiful, strong woman that you are!!

Ps- You said in my thread I look tiny...!! You're measurements are all at least a whole inch smaller than mine!!!!

 

[luzdafuzz]

Oh forgot to say... I know what you mean about friends/family not changing their lifestyles too... No one here has, but I'm so lucky to have my gym group- they're all awesome motivators!! I guess I'm luckier because I see my trainer nearly every day too (he works in the gym when I do my cardio and still pushes me then, grrrr lol) I totally agree with Alta- maybe try joining a group of some kind? Or do you have anyone at WW that would join you for exercise?? Otherwise we are all here for you!!!

 

[juni]

Lisa, you are doing so so so well. And yay for fitting on your wedding dress. I have seen your before and after pics. You looked great before, and now you look stunning (also because we all know you are healthier and are taking better care of yourself).

Have you made some friends at the gym? People with same goals are always good to hang out with-- you can stay positive together. How close are you with your mother (i know you guys do WW) to talk about this?

I am totally with you on not wanting to stay up and drink and party all night. After all the hard work we have put ourselves through, it just isn't worth it. Is your hunnie supportive about your goals and trying to stay healthy? I kind of go through the same thing when my hunnie is around. I know it is unreasonable to ask him to eat/be like me and I know I have to be stronger to resist all the temptations. Yet. having someone who supports you through this makes a world of difference. I have developed a bad habit for avoiding parties where drinking till wee hours of the morning is involved, but that' could be all good, could it? Esp. because I am missing hanging out with my friends. Its a dilemma...*sigh.

We are here if you want to talk/chat/experess.

 

[njoyabl]

Hey, way to go fitting your dress! That's great! You should be so proud of yourself! I am the only one who is interested in getting fit around me also, so a lot of the times when I do bad it is because I'm around a lot of my favorite foods, and I am such a pasta freak. I love steak and ribs, mashed potatos, lots of stuff. Nobody else exercises, and everyone wants to drink. Get my drift. Motivation all comes from myself and now this forum. I just wish I had more support because I feel like it would give me a better mental drive. But you are doing fine, and I love how you are so supportive of everyone. Have a wonderful day.

 

[chubbygirl]

Do things that you stoped yourself from doing before because of the extra weight, get out of your comfort zone, and talk about how you feel I find that writting everything down help alot I have a Diary at home and everynight I write about how I feel and why it helps me a lot!

Thanks Veronique - I agree I need to step out of my comfort zone and once I start doing that I'm hoping I will gain some confidence. I also like the idea about the diary at home because this is the only place I get to get all my feelings out and in the evenings and weekends I don't have that option.

Have a great day, let's make this week a good one - FOR REAL. Gosh, how many times do I say that and screw up!? I'm ready for a good week though. It has been a while!!!

I'm ready for a good week too!! Thanks Sarah - I liked the story about your mom making a similar comment - I catch myself doing that lots and need to be more aware. When I was overweight I would hate to hear someone weighing 150 pounds complaining about being fat and now that I am not officially overweight I need to be more sensitive about my comments because I remember being in the other seat.

I know that you are going through a lot right now, and may not be doing as well as you would like but I have to tell you, a lot of days you are my reason for eating well or getting off of the couch and working out. You are such a huge inspiration and motivation to me, I strive to do as well as you and I think you are an amazing person! You are going to get to your goal because no one deserves it more then you! We will get back on the wagon together!

Thanks so much Janvier - your so sweet and that post means so much - really it had me crying at work! You are my inspiration too and I really feel without this site and the friends I have made I would not have lost the 19 pounds I gained at xmas and would still be gaining. I think about all of you when I am away from work and how you are struggling too and even just that thought makes me feel better and gives me the strength to keep going. I am feeling so much better today and things with me and the hunnie are much better too so thanks for caring and stopping by! I hope our lazy minds decide to kick it up a notch this week too and keep the positivity going!

I have to convince myself that this journey is to improve my health not just to lose weight. Lisa you need to look in the mirror and tell yourself "you are beautiful". Because you are! And I have to tell myself this every day but it helps. It's not vain. That's what I thought when my dr instructed me to do this but he said if you continue to wait for people to validate your beauty then you will never be whole. So this helped me. i hope it helps you because you are beautiful and you deserve to be happy with your self. so enough of the head issues.[COLOR]

Thank you so much - that story really hits home! I wish I had a doctor. I have filled out so many forms to get one but I am never accepted. I think when I get lonely I play more head games with myself and I was just really lonely this past weekend. I need to keep busy by doing things that make me happy and the negative thoughts don't come around as much. Also when I am being healthy and not cheating I am loving myself for achieving that and once I mess up I start on the negative talk to myself so I just need to quit cheating so much! It means so much that I can be a motivation to you - I can really picture myself running those weight watcher meetings and telling my stories - unfortunately it doesn't pay well - it would be more rewarding though. Thanks again so much - your post meant a lot.

^ I am in love with that quote, thank you for sharing that. Really puts things into perspective! And I agree... Lisa you deserve to feel beautiful and happy with who you are because you are amazing!!!
<3, Sarah

Thanks Sarah - that is an awesome quote - I need to keep saying it over and over to myself when my head starts playing games. Oh and your amazing too

 

[chubbygirl]

Awww Lisa,...it really is about getting the "mind right" before happiness can follow.
...It made me think of the Biggest Loser guy who won the show a couple seasons ago, and regained all his weight back a couple episodes ago. Remember?
You are changing and I'm proud of you! Have you ever gone on this site ?

My damn mind needs to go on a diet, lol! I did see that episode and I am so scared of that happening to me! I am going to continue fighting everyday so that never happens. I just tried that site and they block it at work so I will have to wait until I visit my parents to check it out - thanks for the idea.
I do realize I need to keep busying so I signed up for golf which starts tonight and I'm trying to get on a baseball team. I also introduced myself to a girl in Kettle Bell last night - it looked like her first time so I talked with her for a bit and told her to go Saturdays too - she didn't look excited about Saturday but I do plan to see her there next Monday! She told me she lost 50 pounds but hasn't lost anything in the last 6 months and is just getting into it again. Next time I see her I might ask her more about her workout schedule and see if there is anything we can meet up to do together - I was smiling so much leaving the gym - it was the first time ever I opened up to talk to someone else - it felt good!

I TOTALLY agree!!! Lisa you're probably my biggest inspiration on this site, you've come SO far. Funny, it took gaining a lot of weight back to realise that I wasn't so bad. Ps- You said in my thread I look tiny...!! You're measurements are all at least a whole inch smaller than mine!!!!

Wow that means so much - you are a huge inspiration to me too so let's keep that up!! I'm always saying to myself if Luz can have a perfect week what's stopping you! I think the longest I have gone is 4 days! It is funny how once you gain some weight you look back and think - damn I would do anything to feel that good again yet when you were there it didn't feel that good. The same thing happened to me when I got down to 160 for my sisters wedding and right after her wedding went back up to 175-180 and always thought about how small I was at 160 - now I can't even imagine going back up to 160 - it's scary.
You must be measuring wrong! I never knew that because you post your measurements in cms and I didn't do the conversion. Interesting - maybe I'm just envious of your busty chest and the confidence you show in your photos! I think your great too so keep it up!! Thanks so much for stopping by!

Oh forgot to say... I know what you mean about friends/family not changing their lifestyles too... No one here has, but I'm so lucky to have my gym group- they're all awesome motivators!! I guess I'm luckier because I see my trainer nearly every day too (he works in the gym when I do my cardio and still pushes me then, grrrr lol) I totally agree with Alta- maybe try joining a group of some kind? Or do you have anyone at WW that would join you for exercise?? Otherwise we are all here for you!!!

Thanks again - I am saving up for a Personal Trainer - my hunnie thinks I'm crazy but I think I would get a lot out of it. I'm going to check if my gym has those group training sessions too because I think I would like even more!

Have you made some friends at the gym? People with same goals are always good to hang out with-- you can stay positive together. How close are you with your mother (i know you guys do WW) to talk about this?
Is your hunnie supportive about your goals and trying to stay healthy? I kind of go through the same thing when my hunnie is around.

The friend I was going with when I first joined hasn't been going in the last couple months and I can't seem to get her motivated again to come. I did meet a new girl there last night I am hoping to see and chat with again. My mom is very supportive and always has been and we are very close but she is concerned I am too obsessed with it so talking to her about it any further isn't working because she just says you look so good now so just worry about staying that way. She does think it would be good for me to get a doctor to talk to also so I'm going to work harder on that too. I just hate filling out forms and getting rejected. I don't think they like my family history so maybe I need to change the way I fill out the form and maybe not be so honest.
My hunnie is supportive of my goals but also thinks I worry about it too much. Which he is probably right. Even just the topic of weight loss interests me so I don find myself talking about it lots. Sometimes I wish I would have gone to school to become a nutritionist or something because then I would get paid to talk about it! My hunnie understands but isn't on the same page as me. His job is very physically demanding so he is busting his butt every day and doesn't really feel like doing any kind of physical activity with me in the evenings and I understand completely. He also loves to buy cookies, chips, chocolate and his favourite meal to make is pasta so I just need to have will power and only indulge on special occasions. I do ok with eating pasta once a week but I just make sure not to take the same portions as I used to.
Thanks for coming by and being so supportive Juni - it really helps!

I love steak and ribs, mashed potatos, lots of stuff. Nobody else exercises, and everyone wants to drink. Get my drift. Motivation all comes from myself and now this forum. I just wish I had more support because I feel like it would give me a better mental drive. But you are doing fine, and I love how you are so supportive of everyone. Have a wonderful day.

Thanks so much - I really feel like I know all your stories and each and everyone on here brings something special and something different to the table. I tend to support the people and journals I feel more connected too and where I can relate a lot of the time. I agree the support definitely gives me a better mental drive and sometimes it's all mental for me! That sounded funny! Thanks again - I am feeling better today!

 

[chubbygirl]

WOW thanks everyone so much for responding - I guess everyone goes through this and everyone can relate in one way or another. It's so nice to know I'm not alone and it's encouraging to hear from others that they have gotten past this because it gives me hope!
Ok so yesterday was a great day! As you probably read above I met a girl in my Kettle bell class and introduced myself. I could see her struggling and looking over at me occassionaly to see my form. I could tell she was new so I said hello my name is Lisa how's it going? she's like "does it always hurt this much?" I laughed and we chated more about Kettle Bell and I really hope she comes back. Her name was Kaitlin and I said it over and over to myself because I'm so bad at names but if I forgot her name I would never go and talk to her again so that was important to me. She couldn't believe I was using the 26 lb bell and I told her that when I started I was using the 18 lb bell too and that I thought it was too heavy but I kept coming back and slowly worked my way up. I think she was impressed and that made me feel good too. We ended the class with burpees and I remember the first class I could barely do one and this time we did 20 burpees, 20 swings, 15 burpees, 15 swings, 9 burpees, 9 swings and I finished them all!! The new girl did maybe 4 and I told her I started at only 1 and she laughed and liked to hear that I think.
Eating was great yesterday too - here's how it looked:
b- instant regular oatmeal w 1 cup blueberries (3)
Snack - 3 cups mint green tea
l - veggie salad - same as always w ff dressing (3 - because of the chick peas & black olives)
Snack - apple (1)
Exercise - 55 min kettle bell strength class - tons of swings and snatches - it felt so good to get back
D - tortilla pizza - 1/2 tortilla shell (3), left over spagetti sauce w ground turkey (3), green olives, green peppers (1), ff cheese slice (1)
Snack - WW chocolate protein shake made with water (1)
Stocked up on healthy groceries last night with hunnie and got to bed early -it was such a good day. I planned to wake up to exercise but the damn cat started crying 30 min before my alarm was going to go off so after I let him out and went back to bed I wasn't ready to get up and just wanted to sleep more. I have golf right after work - we are walking 9 holes so that will be some exercise and then I want to do some body weight exercises during the BL and maybe get on the treadmill to run a couple miles. I think it will be a good night.
I also asked my mom about going Fridays to WW and she doesn't mind so we are going to weigh-in Friday morning and attend the meeting - I'll just have to check with work that it will be ok. That made me really excited because now I think I will have motivation all week to work hard.
Thanks again everyone - I think you are all so great too and I will really be sad when the day comes you don't post an update - so keep posting and stay accountable! Love you all! xoxox Have a great Tuesday!

 

[akilispensor]

Sounds like you're doing really well and on your way. Just make sure you keep it up long after you get married.

 

[Verobc1]

I am glad you got to meet someone, that is interested in fitness... I am trying to convert my hubby but lol that will takes lots of convincing ! Lst night my daughter ask me if she could work out with me so on friday I am gonna try working out along with her I just have to find things that a 3yrs old can do that way she get to be fit right from the start!!!

Good job on the Kettle Bell class those sound so hard!!!

 

[juni]

Yay for finding a friend at the gym. I have a feeling that you guys are gonna hit it off. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Am travelling right now, but i promise to write more by the end of this week when I am back home. Have a wonderful Tuesday, Lisa. Talk to you soon.

 

[Sweat4health25]

I read the last couple pages, looks like you're doing great. Also read the first entry, I like the plan to follow WW on your own, way to be dedicated!

I'm doing good. I'm really craving soda, but have lost a few pounds and desperately don't want to gain it back, which I fear is what will happen if I give in to the Soda urge. So I'm holding off for as long as I can, hopefully I wont crave it after a few more months.

At 148, I'm (finally)Back within my BMI range now, and I feel much more comfortable in my own body now, when I was over 160 lbs my body ached from the extra weight pulling on me from different angles which was both weird and uncomfortable. My fat is now more aligned with my bone structure making it less burdonsome. I still look chubby but I feel okay within my self.

So anyways, hopefully you are feeling that same thing and I'm really proud of you ! Keep it up. And have some pizza once a week or somethin!

 

[Sweat4health25]

s to Verobc

Maybe your daughter would like jumpiong on one of those mini trampolines trhey often leave around? .

 

[skkroll]

That is so cool that you met a friend at the gym! It must have felt so good to see how much stronger you were than her since it was her first class... probably gave you a flashback to yours! And that HAD to make you feel good to see how far you've come! I use a 10LB kettle bell at home... I can't imagine using a 26LB! You are crazy strong girl!!! You could totally kick my ass LOL!

Keep it up... let's go 5 for 5 this week!!! It's already Wednesday... just 3 more days to go!

~ Sarah

 

[chubbygirl]

Sounds like you're doing really well and on your way. Just make sure you keep it up long after you get married.

I know that's the scary part. I think right after my wedding I will keep it up because I have a half marathon schedule for a month after and then I will hopefully keep it up till the honeymoon and then shortly after that I'm going to start trying for a baby so I will want to stay really healthy for that. That's my plan anyway - hopefully I can stick to it!

I am glad you got to meet someone, that is interested in fitness... I am trying to convert my hubby but lol that will takes lots of convincing ! Lst night my daughter ask me if she could work out with me so on friday I am gonna try working out along with her I just have to find things that a 3yrs old can do that way she get to be fit right from the start!!!
Good job on the Kettle Bell class those sound so hard!!!

Thanks Veronique! It was great to meet someone with the same interests. I would love to convert my hunnie too but unless he gets up to 200 pounds or something that will never happen! He loves junk too much and doesn't see eating healthy and exercising as BEING HEALTHY - he looks at it like a diet and since he doesn't need to lose weight he doesn't feel the need to jump on board. Maybe when he matures - or if he ever matures things might change, lol. I told him though our kids are not eating the way he does and he just laughed.

Yay for finding a friend at the gym. I have a feeling that you guys are gonna hit it off. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Thanks Juni - I hope to see her there Saturday but I'm so sore from Monday I could just imagine how she is feeling and probably not excited to go back just yet!

I read the last couple pages, looks like you're doing great. Also read the first entry, I like the plan to follow WW on your own, way to be dedicated!
At 148, I'm (finally)Back within my BMI range now, and I feel much more comfortable in my own body now, when I was over 160 lbs my body ached from the extra weight pulling on me from different angles which was both weird and uncomfortable. My fat is now more aligned with my bone structure making it less burdonsome. I still look chubby but I feel okay within my self.

Thanks Ashley - good to see you around! I ended up signing back up at WW because I just couldn't do it on my own - I need the accountability of the weigh-in. That's so great you have lost some weight and your feeling better in your own skin! Keep it up - the feeling only gets better and better!

I use a 10LB kettle bell at home... I can't imagine using a 26LB! You are crazy strong girl!!! You could totally kick my ass LOL!
Keep it up... let's go 5 for 5 this week!!! It's already Wednesday... just 3 more days to go!
~ Sarah

lol thanks Sarah! I still use the 18lb bell for the one armed exercises but I do feel good that I can use the 26lb bell for the two handed exercises. When I am in that class I do feel strong! I'm more sore today from Monday's class then yesterday - it hurts to squat down to pee and walking downstairs is tough too! It's crazy how much difference it makes when I miss a couple classes. I was thinking about my new friend this morning and how sore she must be feeling! I hope it doesn't discourage her and she comes back.
Last night I went a little over points but I think I am still doing good and ready to finish the week strong and have a good weigh in!
Here's how yesterday looked:
B - ff activia yogurt & 1/3 cup all bran buds w 1 cup fresh strawberries (3)
Snack - didn't have time for one as I was so busy in meetings at work - not even enough time to make tea!
L - veggie salad w spinach leaves, carrots, green onion, tomato & cucumber w ff tomato, oregano dressing (2)
Snack - apple
Exercise - golfed 9 holes walking and pulling my cart - took us two hours. We don't keep score because we are all pretty bad - it's more just to get out of the house and socialize for a bit. We also laugh at our shots lots!
D - 2 slices chicken bacon (2), 1 whole egg (2) scrambled w egg whites & green onion & hot sauce (1) w ketchup (1).
Exercise - wasn't feeling like exercising but remembered I told Janvier I would bust it out during BL and then as soon as they started the Marathon I got on the treadmill. Only did 15 min (1.2 miles) followed by a long stretch and some push-ups and abs (on the BOSU) - total 30 min.
Snack #1 - sm banana w ff activia yogurt (3)
Snack #2 - hunnie came in from jamming and made a huge plate of sliced cheese, crackers and sliced pickles. Had about 6 and cheese is really high in points so I would guess (12).
So around 26 points which is over but including Mon & Tues activity points I am still good for the week so I'm not feeling guilty about the extra snack and know today and tomorrow will be better. It's just cause I stay up so late on Tuesdays watching tv and when hunnie comes in from jamming he always goes straight for a snack - being tired mixed with temptations is not a good combination!
This weekend is a long weekend here and we have Monday off work. My hunnie is going fishing all weekend and my sister was supposed to be coming up from Calgary but just found out yesterday the flight is already sold out and she was going to be travelling stand by. So now I am left home alone all weekend long. I need to make some plans so my days are full and nights are not lonely because I know I will binge. I want to go grocery shopping and pick up a couple small indulgences and then lots of really healthy snacks and then not stop at another store or take out place all weekend! I think it's going to be nice so I also want to plan another long bike ride and run. I think if I get a plan together I should be ok - it's days where I have nothing to do that my mind takes over and I'm more vulnerable.
I couldn't believe the BL last night! How sad was Daris! I have never seen that happen this close to the finale before. A lot of what the contestants were saying last night sounded a lot like things I have been feeling lately and I just felt like I could relate to everything they were saying. It was a great episode and I cried so hard when they all crossed the finish line. My fav contestant ever is Ali and I loved seeing her last night with Ashley - she's a big inspiration to me! I'm really hoping for Ashley for the finals!! Pink teams rock!! Go pink!
Happy Hump Day everyone!

 

[skkroll]

Yesterday looks good! You were only over 6PTS but you earned some from working out so you were probably only over by 2 or 3! The good thing is you know you didn't ruin your whole day just by that snack! I felt bad for Daris last night but then again he was already 195lbs... he's probably building a lot of muscle... I'm not sure he needs to be losing any more weight! I voted Koli to be in the final 3 just because he seems dedicated and he has a little more to go than Daris.

Have a great day! Hopefully you can find some plans for yourself this weekend. Biking and running is always good. Is there any yard work you could do? Maybe give yourself a manicure and pedicure? Any movies you want to go out and see with a friend? Bowling? Any parks near by to walk around? Bookstores? Find yourself a nice book and take it to the park if the weather is nice

 

[chubbygirl]

Have a great day! Hopefully you can find some plans for yourself this weekend. Biking and running is always good. Is there any yard work you could do? Maybe give yourself a manicure and pedicure? Any movies you want to go out and see with a friend? Bowling? Any parks near by to walk around? Bookstores? Find yourself a nice book and take it to the park if the weather is nice

Thanks for the ideas - especially getting a book and taking it somewhere nice to read- far, far, away from temptation! Great idea! Most of my friends have plans to go camping or fishing and my mom is having her friends over to paint her house. I have made plans with one of my bridesmaids to go for a walk Sunday so hopefully she sticks to the plan. there is lots of yard work to do but we have to buy stuff like a hose, fertilizer, plants and flowers and money is tight right now so we have been putting it off. I would love to get dirty in the flower beds though. Maybe I will charge some things and get started on it anyway.