The amazing shrinking woman (I hope!)

OMG Tigs, I don't know what to say. My kids are 8 and 6, and it brings me to tears to even think of what those kids will go though... let alone once they realise she did it on purpose...
I'm so sorry to hear this. Far out!
It just goes to show you that you never really know someone do you?
Sending you a big :grouphug:
 
Awwww. Tiggy, I am soooo sorry. Just the thought of it softens my heart.
I hope the girls have family that can pick up the pieces. Such a tragedy.

Some call it selfish....but with depression, it is beyond my comprehension.

Thoughts and prayers to those little ones.....they will feel the loss forever.

Hugs
 
Finished out the rest of the week crazy busy at work. I was naughty on Wednesday night and ate 6 fun size kit cat candy bars, 2 Reeses fast break candy bars. Oh yea - and a honey bun. It's been a while since I fell off the old chuck wagon that badly and binged like that.

But Thursday and Friday were better. No treats either of those days.

I just finished running 7 miles and when I came out the girls had baked peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. I ate 6 of them. :ack2: With a glass of milk.

At least I was low on calories for the day - so they shouldn't do too much damage. And the 7 mile run should help too. But why the heck can't I ever just eat 1 or 2??? Baked goods are my biggest weakness. I just can NOT have them around! I can't seem to be able to leave them alone.

Hi, my name is Tigpuppy and I'm addicted to any and all baked goods....
 
Tigpuppy said:
Hi, my name is Tigpuppy and I'm addicted to any and all baked goods....
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When I was growing up we had one particular Tupperware container that we used for all the baked goods... cookies, brownies, muffins, etc. My mom used to always laugh because no matter what was in there, I could not control myself! She said it was the power of the container but I bet if she'd filled it with veggies I would have been able to resist its contents.
 
Hey tigs, I just wanted to pop in and say *hugs*. I cannot imagine losing someone like that. Don't worry too much about the baked goods, just keep on keepin' on, you're doing so well and have come so far :)
 
7 miles is amazing and I would love to be able to do that one day. I hope you have a good christmas in spite of such an upside down event. I also really hope those kids know it wasn't their fault such a thing happened!
 
Thanks for stopping in Fae and Aussiegal!

I spent yesterday 'experimenting' with a new recipe to get rid of overripe bananas (as they start to get too ripe I throw them in a bag in the freezer all summer when it's too hot to bake, then thaw them out and make goodies during the cold winter months). I made tons of whole wheat, non-fat, banana with applesauce muffins - both regular sized and minis. They were a hit with the kids (especially the minis) and I have to admit they were pretty yummy! VERY low on cals, yet they satisfy my craving for baked goods. I took a bunch of the minis in to work with me and while initially I heard grumbling about my treats being 'too healthy' they did go over fairly well in the end.

I had to work in the city today because I was asked to be present during a training session that was being put on for a software application I developed so that I could answer any technical questions people might have. I left extra early because there was really bad weather forcasted. If it weren't for that training (and the fact that I wasn't done with my Christmas shopping yet) I would never have gone. I made it there ahead of the storm, but by the time the training was done I knew I better cut my day short and head home, or I'd be stuck and for who knows how long. So I rushed thru the rest of my Christmas shopping, picked up groceries for a couple of weeks in case we couldn't get out for a while and headed home. A trip that normally takes me about an hour took me 2 and a half hours today. The road reports said no travel advised - boy, they weren't kidding! I had to pry my knuckles from the steering wheel when I got home, and it took quite a while before my knees stopped shaking. I was exhausted from the drive! So after supper I took a little nap. I was still stiff and tense when I woke up though. So after putting the kids to bed I ran 3 miles on the treadmill and my shoulders FINALLY feel like they are loosening up.

Now when I should be sleeping (because I have to work tomorrow, probably from home though because of the bad roads) I am wide awake. I should be wrapping Christmas presents, but instead I'm dorking around on the computer.

Oh well - a gal has to have hobbies, right?
 
So sorry to hear about your co-worker. My husband was at his friends house at the weekend watching football when his friend's wife recieved a phone call to tell her that her brother had died of a shot in the head in a hunting accident. He also had young children. It's so sad especially at this time of year.
Sounds like a nightmare of a trip home but well done on not using it as an excuse not to exercise. You are amazing.
 
Well, today's my last day of work for the year! WOO HOO!!! I'm taking the rest of the year off to spend time with my hubby and kids. Not sure if I'll be on here much in that time, but I WILL BE BACK! Eventually.

I'm hoping to maintain and not gain over the rest of the month, then come Janauary I'm going to hit it hard again and see if I can't lose a bit more squish. Running hasn't been a problem for me - I never miss a running day! But after the first of the year I really want to make more of an effort in the strength training area. I'll need to set some goals, make a training plan of some sort and most of all STICK WITH IT!!!

If I don't talk to you folks before then - have a merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!

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Just got done playing Santa and snuck all the gifts under the tree now that the kids are asleep, and ate the cookies they left on the plate for Santa (leaving 1 with a few bites out of it). Found a little note tucked in beside the plate that said "I love you Mom and Papa! Merry Christmas!" from my 7 year old. Busted! The whole Santa gig is up for her now too I guess (my 9 year old already knows the truth as well). So now it's just the 3 year old twins that still think it's Santa that brings most of their gifts while they sleep.

Well, I'm off to bed because I know the kids will be up at the butt crack of dawn wanting to open gifts.

Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone a merry Christmas! God bless each and every one of you!!!

Get ready to ROCK THE NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!
 
Merry Christmas Tiggy!

My 10 year old still believes....he figures what the hell....no use questioning it as long as the gifts keep coming.

The seven year old on the other hand is a little more inquisitive....He was depressed yesterday to see that there was only one gift for him under the tree (from his aunt and uncle). Thinking Santa might forget to stop by our house last night, he wanted my wife to call him and make sure he was still planning to come by. He even left some of his school papers with A+ on them by the milk and cookies to make sure Santa knew he was good.

Unfortuntely I have to work today so I can't be there to see them opening presents.....but I'm sure they will be jacked!

All the best to you and your family!

Hugs
 
Hi Tig, Happy new year to you and your family. How have you done over the holidays? Better than me I hope.
 
Well, it's now a new year and my first day back to reality after being on vacation from work for nearly 2 weeks. It was lovely and relaxing!

But now it's time to get back on track and do some damage control - and there is a LOT of damage control to be done. I took a flying leap off the ol' chuck wagon and spent the last week and a half eating anything I wanted, however much I wanted. Lots of things that are not good for me, but tasted oh so yummy! Full fat, lots of sugar - you know what I'm talking about.... I think I had fruit maybe once every other day, and ate veggies maybe twice in the last 2 weeks? I can't remember. And exercise? BAH! What's that? I think I ran 1 time, and never lifted weights a single time. Lazy, lazy, lazy!!!

My kids and I spent an entire day early in my vacation playing cookie factory. We baked all kinds of cookies (sugar cookies, sour cream cookies, peanut butter, chocolate chip, honey chocolate chip), then invited my mom and nieces over to help decorate them. I wish someone would have done a cookie intervention to save me from myself because I hate WAY too many cookies!

And now I pay the consequenses. Stepped on the scale for the first time in 2 weeks this morning - huge jump back up to 143 lbs! :svengo: Ouch!

So as of today I'm back to tracking and counting calories, and back on my exercise plan (still working on getting that finalized). I need a check off list to keep myself on track - so once I finish that up I'll be set!

I don't really have a goal weight in mind this time around. Instead I have a goal size. I want to fit comfortably in a size 6 pair of jeans. I'm thinking that's going to take me down to around 125 lbs or so, but I want to start working on building muscle - which may up my weight a bit more than that. So for now I'm going to set my ticker at 125 for my goal and see how things go. We'll see how much a size 6, well muscled me weighs in a few months. I'm hoping to be there by the time it's swimsuit season around here (late June, early July). I think I may actually buy an honest, for real bikini! AND actually wear it!

Wish me luck!

It'll take me a few days to catch up on everyone's journals. Hopefully you guys didn't fall off the wagon as badly as I did. See you around the forum!
 
I'm still off the wagon!! Running behind it frantically though, so all is not lost!! My holiday doesn't finish til 10th of Jan! WOOP! Hope you are well!!! You will rock that bikini!
 
I fell off but I'm back on now and well on my way to my pre christmas weight.
I'm glad that you enjoyed the holidays and a happy new year to you and your family x
 
Glad to have you back! I missed all my vacationing friends over the past couple of weeks! Now that we're slowly but surely getting back we can push each other through damage control. I had a good run last night and hopefully that was the kick-start I needed. Now get your bum on the treadmill! :)
 
Hey ladies! Great to hear from you!

Well, I have a new work out plan ready to go. My insurance company has this website as part of their benefits where you can take a health assessment and they will help you form a nutrition and exercise plan to reach your goals. Using the tools earns you a certain number of points, and each time you log in to report your exercise, foods, and weight for the day you earn more. At the end of the year you get to redeem your points for great prizes or even cash!

You can only take the health assessment once a year. Last year when I took it at the start of my weight loss journey it classified me as an obese woman with high risk factors for heart disease and stroke, and a beginner in the fitness level. Well guess what it said this year??? I nearly fell off my chair when it told me that I was a woman of healthy weight and low risk factors for heart disease and stroke. And the best part? The goofy thing classified me as an elite athlete! WTF??? How the heck did that happen???? LOL - I was tickled to death. It is based on how often you currently exersize, the types of exercises you can do, how many or how long, etc. I didn't think I was doing THAT well! I guess being able to run 6 or 7 miles without a problem, and doing tons of push ups counts for something. So this nifty little website cranked out a new nutrition plan for me, as well as a new (and much harder) exercise plan that will help me to build muscle, tone my body, and lose the last bit of flubber that I want to get rid of.

I got home from work tonight, threw a casserole in the oven for the family and decided to start my new workout plan. I was EXCITED! Today my plan called for 30 minutes of hard cardio, then upper body strength training. Well, I ran just over 3 miles with my treadmill at top speed and it really kicked my ass. I was SO tired I was beginning to think I wouldn't be able to finish. I just had no energy! I'm sure it's because I haven't been eating well lately. I did finish the run, but didn't have the energy to finish the strength training portion of my work out, so decided to make myself something to eat, then try after supper.

I threw together my favorite veggie 'stew' - diced carrots, onions, celery, peppers, broccoli, italian grilled chicken, and this time red quinoa instead of brown rice (because it's got more protein). It was SO good, and SO filling! And it gave me the energy to do the rest of my work out. I feel GREAT right now - but I would bet big money I'm gonna be in a hurtbag in the morning! This new workout is HARD! Good thing tomorrow is a rest day because I have a feeling that I'm going to need it!

I am well and truly back on the wagon - and it feels AWESOME!
I. AM. READY. TO. KICK. SOME. ASS!!!!
 
Tigpuppy said:
I am well and truly back on the wagon - and it feels AWESOME!
I. AM. READY. TO. KICK. SOME. ASS!!!!
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That's awesome Tigs, way to start the new year :hurray:
That's so cool the test classed you as an elite athlete :), and you're such a cool Mum! I bet the kids had the best time baking all those cookies...!

Happy New Year mate :)
 
Great to see you straight back on the wagon and so enthusiastic. It must have been great to see the results of your health test. We have come such a long way since this time last year. I know what you mean about not having so much energy. I've been out on a couple of walks this weekend with my husband and he really pushes me. I really struggled to keep up on a walk that I normally do without even thinking about it. I love walking with him as I go so much faster and do a lot more hills and stairs than if I go with my daughter or friends.
 
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