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Kaitie
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^Maybe you can just ask the butcher to 'hold the lard' for while... 
Today's been fine, resisted eating some form of custardy substance that looked freakin' awesome (of course, I didn't have any money so that helped too!). Exercised and drank my water. The puppy is going psycho over a box on the deck--I swear everything is a toy and can ultimately be eaten to him.
Today's been fine, resisted eating some form of custardy substance that looked freakin' awesome (of course, I didn't have any money so that helped too!). Exercised and drank my water. The puppy is going psycho over a box on the deck--I swear everything is a toy and can ultimately be eaten to him.
NothinToLose
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Good job on resisting things! Sometimes having no money does help...
Sounds like your puppy is definitely being a puppy. Its fun to watch them like that, but can also be draining, b/c you have to watch out for anything you don't want to be turned into a toy.
Sounds like your puppy is definitely being a puppy. Its fun to watch them like that, but can also be draining, b/c you have to watch out for anything you don't want to be turned into a toy.
Kaitie
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^ So true!! He plays with my socks, he eats the cats poop out of the litter boxes (totally gross) and he eats the cats food--although the cats eat the dogs food so I guess turn about if fair play.
Today was good. I took out an old XL shirt and tried it on...low and behold it fits--bye bye 2X's, never ever again. A large fits me well until it hits my tummy....it's still to tight for me to feel comfortable in, I hate it when people try to squeeze into clothes that are too small for them and then they look like the stay puff marshmellow man---bulges and flab hangin' out everywhere. Anyway...soon enough I'll be a skinny minny. I don't know if my chest will ever let me get to a medium but I'll take a large--I'm kindof hoping that my boobs will start to shrink soon. I swear they feel like they weigh 20 pounds.
Exercises were good: 6 miles on the stationary bike, 150 sit-ups, 30 chest presses, and 25 over head things. John and I have lost a combined total of 22 pounds--I really can't wait to see him in December when he's 50-60 pounds lighter. I can already see a difference in his chest and legs.
Ok, I'm done rambling.
Today was good. I took out an old XL shirt and tried it on...low and behold it fits--bye bye 2X's, never ever again. A large fits me well until it hits my tummy....it's still to tight for me to feel comfortable in, I hate it when people try to squeeze into clothes that are too small for them and then they look like the stay puff marshmellow man---bulges and flab hangin' out everywhere. Anyway...soon enough I'll be a skinny minny. I don't know if my chest will ever let me get to a medium but I'll take a large--I'm kindof hoping that my boobs will start to shrink soon. I swear they feel like they weigh 20 pounds.
Exercises were good: 6 miles on the stationary bike, 150 sit-ups, 30 chest presses, and 25 over head things. John and I have lost a combined total of 22 pounds--I really can't wait to see him in December when he's 50-60 pounds lighter. I can already see a difference in his chest and legs.
Ok, I'm done rambling.
wishes
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Rotfl katie hahaha
I know what you mean about fat people in tight clothes! My mother was embarassing when i was a kid - wore skin tight shirts to emphisize every single roll - it was aweful!
As a consiquence i never wear tight things and i dont own a dress (she always wore tent like long skirts)
I know what you mean about fat people in tight clothes! My mother was embarassing when i was a kid - wore skin tight shirts to emphisize every single roll - it was aweful!
As a consiquence i never wear tight things and i dont own a dress (she always wore tent like long skirts)
Kaitie
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Thanks newmom--it's not easy but I'm glad to be there to watch him get skinny!
In the US we call those tent dresses Moo moo's--and my Aunt wore them all the time. (oy vey) I'm glad that I caught my fatness at 204 pounds and didn't wait until it was way out of control (like John--although I don't think I'd ever get that big).
Thanks for stoppin' by and have a great day!!
In the US we call those tent dresses Moo moo's--and my Aunt wore them all the time. (oy vey) I'm glad that I caught my fatness at 204 pounds and didn't wait until it was way out of control (like John--although I don't think I'd ever get that big).
Thanks for stoppin' by and have a great day!!
Kaitie
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Today was good, I cleaned off our crappy deck, probably burned off a good 400 calories with all the moving , lifting, and sweeping!!! Exercises were good, 6 miles on the bike and 150 sit-ups. I tried on some old shirts today and they are a little loose on me :O. Pants are still tight around my gut....I guess that's probably the last part of me that's going to shrink but I did see some minor curve in my gut today...like the muscle is building itself, so that's something! I've already decided that I'm going clothes shopping in December...by then I should be way past my goal weight hopefully to about 160 or so. *crosses fingers*
Kaitie
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Ok, some random things going through my brain:
Of course as soon as I set out all of our tarps to dry it starts to rain
T2 got me thinking about how much of an oddity it is for me and John to be trying to lose weight together. It's not the first time we've tried this but I'm sure it's going to be the last. I can't stand being with him at this weight. We can't do anything--unless it's him sitting in front of the damn tv watching car show after car show while guzzling down diet soda. At least it's diet soda now but does he have to drink the whole f-ing thing (2 liter bottles of course)? I still have half a 16 ounce bottle of soda in the fridge from Tuesday! Yes, he's lost 12 pounds and yes he's going to the gym and yes he's eating a crap load less but something about drinking seven 2 liter bottles of soda in one week is wrong. I tried to tell him to drink less and he says 'but it has no calories!' I told him about the sodium and how it makes you retain water and that's why he's got these nasty-ass pus balls all over his lower legs but I don't think it sunk in. Last night he went to get milk and came home with more soda. It's frustrating. T2 if your reading this: what are some ideas that you can give me to help him lose the weight faster? It's been a month and yes he's dropped 12 pounds in a month but didn't you lose more faster? Maybe I'm just desperate. John's probably the nicest guy in the world--and I'd imagine he's a really handsome fellow at a normal weight--I mean he was a cutey when we got married and he was about 360--but now, it's just to sad to even think about. Maybe once school starts again he'll start burning more calories (b/c he won't be sitting on a freakin' couch all day) and the weight will come off faster. I'm hoping that he can be between 430 and 440 by Christmas.
Ok, I've got to stop thinking about it b/c it always makes me really sad and a little mad. I'll write happier things later.
Of course as soon as I set out all of our tarps to dry it starts to rain
T2 got me thinking about how much of an oddity it is for me and John to be trying to lose weight together. It's not the first time we've tried this but I'm sure it's going to be the last. I can't stand being with him at this weight. We can't do anything--unless it's him sitting in front of the damn tv watching car show after car show while guzzling down diet soda. At least it's diet soda now but does he have to drink the whole f-ing thing (2 liter bottles of course)? I still have half a 16 ounce bottle of soda in the fridge from Tuesday! Yes, he's lost 12 pounds and yes he's going to the gym and yes he's eating a crap load less but something about drinking seven 2 liter bottles of soda in one week is wrong. I tried to tell him to drink less and he says 'but it has no calories!' I told him about the sodium and how it makes you retain water and that's why he's got these nasty-ass pus balls all over his lower legs but I don't think it sunk in. Last night he went to get milk and came home with more soda. It's frustrating. T2 if your reading this: what are some ideas that you can give me to help him lose the weight faster? It's been a month and yes he's dropped 12 pounds in a month but didn't you lose more faster? Maybe I'm just desperate. John's probably the nicest guy in the world--and I'd imagine he's a really handsome fellow at a normal weight--I mean he was a cutey when we got married and he was about 360--but now, it's just to sad to even think about. Maybe once school starts again he'll start burning more calories (b/c he won't be sitting on a freakin' couch all day) and the weight will come off faster. I'm hoping that he can be between 430 and 440 by Christmas.
Ok, I've got to stop thinking about it b/c it always makes me really sad and a little mad. I'll write happier things later.
Hi Kaitie,
sounds like you get frustrated sometimes about your husband's habits. It is difficult watching the people we love destroy themselves. I hope that your husband takes your advice seriously and knows that you are concerned because you care about him.
As for your weight loss, keep up the good work !
sounds like you get frustrated sometimes about your husband's habits. It is difficult watching the people we love destroy themselves. I hope that your husband takes your advice seriously and knows that you are concerned because you care about him.
As for your weight loss, keep up the good work !
NothinToLose
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Kaitie,
Motivating someone else to loose weight can be very frustrating, esp. since they may not realize things they do are hurting themselves. My best advice - educate. I think diet drinks have been linked to delaying or preventing weight loss, and other negative health effects. But its very hard to change a person unless the person wants to change themselves.
Good luck! Still, 12 lbs is pretty good in 1 month. You have to also celebrate the achievements. Keep encauraging, and things will go well!
Motivating someone else to loose weight can be very frustrating, esp. since they may not realize things they do are hurting themselves. My best advice - educate. I think diet drinks have been linked to delaying or preventing weight loss, and other negative health effects. But its very hard to change a person unless the person wants to change themselves.
Good luck! Still, 12 lbs is pretty good in 1 month. You have to also celebrate the achievements. Keep encauraging, and things will go well!
wishes
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I gues it must suck to be in your position. Its hard to see somebody you love killing themselves slowly.
There isnt much you can do other than to tell him exactly what you said here. You cant make the choice for him or do it for him, much as you want to protect him. Its a bit like being a mother and seeing your kids make a mistake. You can only show them the way - and not make them do it.
There isnt much you can do other than to tell him exactly what you said here. You cant make the choice for him or do it for him, much as you want to protect him. Its a bit like being a mother and seeing your kids make a mistake. You can only show them the way - and not make them do it.
Kaitie
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I ratted him out to the trainer today when they met to discuss nutrition goals...so hopefully he'll listen to the trainer.
My exercises went well. I was going to do 6 miles on the bike but my legs could hardly do the 5...I had to stop twice! Sit-ups are fine, I can feel my abs working so after Sunday (my day of rest) I should see a difference, even if it's a teeny little bit.
Anyone have any good exercises or know of any machines at the gym to work on love handles? Mine are seriously out of control!
Thanks!
My exercises went well. I was going to do 6 miles on the bike but my legs could hardly do the 5...I had to stop twice! Sit-ups are fine, I can feel my abs working so after Sunday (my day of rest) I should see a difference, even if it's a teeny little bit.
Anyone have any good exercises or know of any machines at the gym to work on love handles? Mine are seriously out of control!
Thanks!
I don't know what a swiss ball is, but they have these balls at my gym that come in different weights. You sit on the floor with our knees up, feet flat on the floor. You then hold the ball and take it from side to side keeping it very close to your body. That really gets the sides.
Sorry to hear about your frustrations with your husband. Just keep supporting him and letting him know how you are feeling about it. Sounds like he has made some good first steps.
Sorry to hear about your frustrations with your husband. Just keep supporting him and letting him know how you are feeling about it. Sounds like he has made some good first steps.