andreaphilip3
03-28-2003, 05:08 PM
this is the easter challenge from 2-16 til 4-19. please use this thread if ud like to participate. All are welcome to see how weight you can lose by easter
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Angelene
03-29-2003, 12:36 AM
I am back in the game, headstrong and determined!!!
I've been doing these crazy ab workouts, guys. My abs hurt so freaking bad and I feel great--despite the soreness and the inability to sit up w/o extensive effort! Lol...
So I've been sticking to my calories, and the good-for-you snacks...and exercising like a normal person! Yay! And water, remember the water, and of course, the emotional stamina it takes to realize that this is indeed worth it and the creme filled cookies aren't. That's the hardest part!
Talk to you all soon. How are you guys doing? How close are we all to our goals? I'm still about 10 lbs away from my satisfaction goal. Let's discuss all our goals.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
I've been doing these crazy ab workouts, guys. My abs hurt so freaking bad and I feel great--despite the soreness and the inability to sit up w/o extensive effort! Lol...
So I've been sticking to my calories, and the good-for-you snacks...and exercising like a normal person! Yay! And water, remember the water, and of course, the emotional stamina it takes to realize that this is indeed worth it and the creme filled cookies aren't. That's the hardest part!
Talk to you all soon. How are you guys doing? How close are we all to our goals? I'm still about 10 lbs away from my satisfaction goal. Let's discuss all our goals.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
jennielynn
03-29-2003, 09:32 AM
Everyone must be sleeping in this morning!!! Oh well, if you can---I say JUST DO IT!!! I am heading off to the grocery store; gotta get something to eat besides junk. I got my Keto shake powder in the mail yesterday---had one this morning (Orange creme) and its pretty good. YOu just mix it with water (I just used a spoon) and it doesn't even taste chalky. Best of all; it's only 2 carbs (actually, it says 1 effective gram)and 24 grams of protein! A great alternative to eggs, bacon, and sausage every morning if you're on Atkins. It would also make a perfect snack for a sugar craving since it tastes kind of sweet. I can't wait to try the banana creme pie flavor......they have several others too!
Well, since I'm running errands this morning; I guess I'll exercise this afternoon. It's kinda gloomy and overcast here; but I plan on taking a 2 mile walk outside (umbrella in tow) and then possibly a weight training tape! Anyone care to join me??????
Have a great day!!!
~Jen~
Well, since I'm running errands this morning; I guess I'll exercise this afternoon. It's kinda gloomy and overcast here; but I plan on taking a 2 mile walk outside (umbrella in tow) and then possibly a weight training tape! Anyone care to join me??????
Have a great day!!!
~Jen~
andreaphilip3
03-29-2003, 12:59 PM
good morning all,
angel:good for you! youre inspiring me to start over. im hopin monday ill be ready.
jennie!! sounds good hon. have fun!
angel:good for you! youre inspiring me to start over. im hopin monday ill be ready.
jennie!! sounds good hon. have fun!
Angelene
03-30-2003, 01:05 PM
I'm going to the gym today, hopefully I'll get some weights in with the cardio. We'll see.
I've had such a stressful week, that I'm surprised I've lost any weight. I had gained back 2 lbs, but now I'm back down to 133. The funny thing is my scale is telling me my body fat percentage is rising...that's not cool. So what gives? I'm almost out of the healthy range!!! Gotta drink more water and eat less fat I guess.
Alright guys, keep up the GREAT work! We can do this. What are our short term goals again?
By May 15, I want to be down 7 lbs. I'll take 5, but I want 7, so that's my short term goal.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
I've had such a stressful week, that I'm surprised I've lost any weight. I had gained back 2 lbs, but now I'm back down to 133. The funny thing is my scale is telling me my body fat percentage is rising...that's not cool. So what gives? I'm almost out of the healthy range!!! Gotta drink more water and eat less fat I guess.
Alright guys, keep up the GREAT work! We can do this. What are our short term goals again?
By May 15, I want to be down 7 lbs. I'll take 5, but I want 7, so that's my short term goal.
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
andreaphilip3
03-30-2003, 01:14 PM
hi guys,
im gonna try and do better today. i already had a good breakfast.
angel:are ya lowcarbing?
im gonna try and do better today. i already had a good breakfast.
angel:are ya lowcarbing?
jennielynn
03-30-2003, 02:54 PM
Good afternoon everyone! Actually; looking outside my window--all is not good for the weather. It's SNOWING!!!! That's right- Friday it was 65 degrees and today it's snowing. Downright depressing! But I'm trying to be cheerful about it--or tolerant at the least!
Today has been a good day so far. I didn't exercise but I think maybe I'll take the day off. I'm the Director of our church's Vacation Bible School program and it's that time of year to start planning! To add to that stress--this year is our 75th anniversary so I know they'll be expecting something big!!!! Our program is quite large itself--over 200 kids from our church and the surrounding areas attend the 2 week, daytime program. So, I've more or less buried myself in that right now. I'm planning on working on that a little later. It's a tremendous amount of work but very satisfying!
Well, my laundry is calling from the dryer. Normally, I wouldn't do it on a Sunday but I wanted to save myself some time tomorrow! Chat with ya again soon!!!
~Jen~
Today has been a good day so far. I didn't exercise but I think maybe I'll take the day off. I'm the Director of our church's Vacation Bible School program and it's that time of year to start planning! To add to that stress--this year is our 75th anniversary so I know they'll be expecting something big!!!! Our program is quite large itself--over 200 kids from our church and the surrounding areas attend the 2 week, daytime program. So, I've more or less buried myself in that right now. I'm planning on working on that a little later. It's a tremendous amount of work but very satisfying!
Well, my laundry is calling from the dryer. Normally, I wouldn't do it on a Sunday but I wanted to save myself some time tomorrow! Chat with ya again soon!!!
~Jen~
kelly4
03-30-2003, 04:01 PM
I would like to lose 10lbs by easter.
I have gain a little more because of the kids being sick and being stuck in the house with nothing else to do but eat. Oh well I have start excesizing again I know that will help alot.
I have gain a little more because of the kids being sick and being stuck in the house with nothing else to do but eat. Oh well I have start excesizing again I know that will help alot.
andreaphilip3
03-30-2003, 08:46 PM
hi guys,
hi jenn! ya gonna be busy, but itll be fun&good 4 ya! :)
hi kelly!
hi jenn! ya gonna be busy, but itll be fun&good 4 ya! :)
hi kelly!
IamSoAngry
03-30-2003, 09:33 PM
hello all. i had to change my nickname, seems as though i was banned for some reason. anyway, i am stuck at 180, can't seem to lose anymore for nothing. also could be all the stress i'm under, but i'm not giving up. hopefully i can lose 5 pounds bby easter. yall take care, and God bless! :)
andreaphilip3
03-30-2003, 10:37 PM
hi angry!
can ya give us a hint?
can ya give us a hint?
Sinnrah
03-31-2003, 10:11 AM
Hey everyone,
Just wanted to say hi..and that I am back.
I am going to the gym now..but will check in later.
Sinnrah
Just wanted to say hi..and that I am back.
I am going to the gym now..but will check in later.
Sinnrah
Angelene
03-31-2003, 10:30 AM
AP: No, I'm not low-carbing, I'm doing Slim Fast. I'm sort of adamant about *not* low carbing, but to each his own.
I'm doing well. I see that you all are too! I'll update again soon, good luck everyone!!
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
I'm doing well. I see that you all are too! I'll update again soon, good luck everyone!!
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
andreaphilip3
03-31-2003, 02:43 PM
hi guys,
angel:glad yre well... whatever works :)
hey sinn!!!! :) we missed ya!
angel:glad yre well... whatever works :)
hey sinn!!!! :) we missed ya!
jennielynn
03-31-2003, 04:13 PM
Would you believe I typed a lengthy posting and then lost it! Geez! Anyhow, sorry I didn't get back yesterday. We've been having problems with our IP lately; sometimes we can't connect. They gave us a new dial-up number; sure hope it solves the problem!!!
I've done great so far today with eating. I bought some Ketostix on Sat. I want to wait a few days before I begin testing.
I plan on doing a weight lifting tape later after I take my daughter to softball. Usually I stay and help coach; but my son has a nasty sinus infection and it's far too windy out today for him to be outside. So, I'll use the time to get some exercise myself!!!
Sinn: Welcome back. Hope you and dh are having fun playing "catch up"! :D And happy anniversary; I know you are making the most of it!!!
Andrea: what's up with you today! I see you logged on but didn't say much. Something bothering you? C'mon talk with us! We'll make you feel better!
Well, the kids are pesting to use the computer. Better let them before they gang up and tie me to a chair somewhere!LOL!! I'll check in later!
~Jen~
I've done great so far today with eating. I bought some Ketostix on Sat. I want to wait a few days before I begin testing.
I plan on doing a weight lifting tape later after I take my daughter to softball. Usually I stay and help coach; but my son has a nasty sinus infection and it's far too windy out today for him to be outside. So, I'll use the time to get some exercise myself!!!
Sinn: Welcome back. Hope you and dh are having fun playing "catch up"! :D And happy anniversary; I know you are making the most of it!!!
Andrea: what's up with you today! I see you logged on but didn't say much. Something bothering you? C'mon talk with us! We'll make you feel better!
Well, the kids are pesting to use the computer. Better let them before they gang up and tie me to a chair somewhere!LOL!! I'll check in later!
~Jen~
yellowroselisa
03-31-2003, 04:43 PM
Hi guys, just checking in today, how is everyone?
I have been on this computer way too much today! LOL
I didnt go to the gym...... :(
Well, you guys have a great day and I will check back in later!!! :)
I have been on this computer way too much today! LOL
I didnt go to the gym...... :(
Well, you guys have a great day and I will check back in later!!! :)
BEGALILLY
03-31-2003, 04:55 PM
Hey all, how are ya? I'm hanging in there....been doing pretty well. I did have an oatmeal cookie with chocolate chips in it today but it was small!!
Angelene: I am very interested in your regimin. We are the same weight....how tall are you? I am 5"2' and exactly 133. Just thought I'd check. Maybe we can share secrets!!!
Anyway, take care all!!!
Nikki
Angelene: I am very interested in your regimin. We are the same weight....how tall are you? I am 5"2' and exactly 133. Just thought I'd check. Maybe we can share secrets!!!
Anyway, take care all!!!
Nikki
IamSoAngry
03-31-2003, 06:24 PM
hi andrea... lol, yes i can give a hint. i used to be Depressed (FAD), guess it was time for a new nick anyway.... they just helped me figure out one faster...lol. still have no clue why they banned me, but oh well. nothing i can do now. anyhow, yall take care and i'll be back on later. God bless!
andreaphilip3
03-31-2003, 06:28 PM
hi guys,
niiki&lisa: welcome back guys! both of you seem like youre doin really well :)
niiki:angeline is on slim fast.
jennie: thanks for the laugh. i needed it. sorry to hear bout yr son. hope he feels better :) sorry ive been so quiet today.... nutthin slides past you does it? youre right i do have stuff bothering me today. last night i found out that all this time ive beeen missin my neices&prayin for a few measly pics, that her inlaws are there with her(not that she wants em there..... they moved this weekend& they cant help b/c shes a lazy lump&he cant do nuttin b/c hes about 500 lbs. hes waitin approval for gastric banding) it makes me sad b/c i wanted mom&me to spend easter with them&mom said no. and then this morning i got on the scale&im almost as heavy as i was last summer! so im in the dumps about that too. then of course im a week away from starting my pm&r program& that scares the you know what out of me partly b/c i dont even know what that is&partly b/c the dr. is male& we all know about my phobia. anyway, didnt mean to babble. thanks for listening.
niiki&lisa: welcome back guys! both of you seem like youre doin really well :)
niiki:angeline is on slim fast.
jennie: thanks for the laugh. i needed it. sorry to hear bout yr son. hope he feels better :) sorry ive been so quiet today.... nutthin slides past you does it? youre right i do have stuff bothering me today. last night i found out that all this time ive beeen missin my neices&prayin for a few measly pics, that her inlaws are there with her(not that she wants em there..... they moved this weekend& they cant help b/c shes a lazy lump&he cant do nuttin b/c hes about 500 lbs. hes waitin approval for gastric banding) it makes me sad b/c i wanted mom&me to spend easter with them&mom said no. and then this morning i got on the scale&im almost as heavy as i was last summer! so im in the dumps about that too. then of course im a week away from starting my pm&r program& that scares the you know what out of me partly b/c i dont even know what that is&partly b/c the dr. is male& we all know about my phobia. anyway, didnt mean to babble. thanks for listening.
andreaphilip3
03-31-2003, 06:29 PM
ok angry(lol) just wondered.
jennielynn
03-31-2003, 07:45 PM
Andrea: sorry you're feeling so down sweetie~ I wish there was something I could say to make you feel better. Just try not to dwell on the negative stuff so much~ it has a way of taking over! As for the wieght issue~ I'm so mad at myself for going off Atkins and gaining it all back! But, there's not much I can do except start over and have faith that I won't make the same stupid mistakes again. No use beating myself up over it! Just know I'm here for ya!
Well, I had my eggs and bacon for supper. Now if I can drag my lazy but to the basement to exercise; I'll have done wonderful today! I've had this knot in my neck off and on for like 3 days now- I'm kinda scared that weightlifting will exacerbate it. It must just be from stress/tension; I've only been noticing it toward the end of the day.
What's up with this Zantex 3 pill? I've read a lot of posts on it lately. Is it a prescription or over-the-counter??? I read a post somewhere about someone who was 5"5 and weighed 133 (I think they were takingit; but I could be mistaken) Man, I'm only 5"3 and I'd be thrilled to weigh 133!!!! I'm very uncomfortable at 147. The other night it felt as though I was carrying a 7 lb. baby in my stomach~~that's how "heavy" I felt. That's when I decided that I have to do something. It's getting to the point where I don't even want my husband to get intimate anymore because I literally feel disgusting. I'm trying very hard to get over that feeling; because I know that he loves me no matter what I weigh. But it's still hard!
Plus, summer is coming and lately I've been getting lots of catalogs with summer clothes in them. I won't be able to hide beneath my jeans and sweatshirts much longer!!! Listen to me; rambling on-feeling sorry for myself when all I gotta do it get of my butt and do something!!!!!!
Oh well; better go before I depress someone else!
~Jen~
Well, I had my eggs and bacon for supper. Now if I can drag my lazy but to the basement to exercise; I'll have done wonderful today! I've had this knot in my neck off and on for like 3 days now- I'm kinda scared that weightlifting will exacerbate it. It must just be from stress/tension; I've only been noticing it toward the end of the day.
What's up with this Zantex 3 pill? I've read a lot of posts on it lately. Is it a prescription or over-the-counter??? I read a post somewhere about someone who was 5"5 and weighed 133 (I think they were takingit; but I could be mistaken) Man, I'm only 5"3 and I'd be thrilled to weigh 133!!!! I'm very uncomfortable at 147. The other night it felt as though I was carrying a 7 lb. baby in my stomach~~that's how "heavy" I felt. That's when I decided that I have to do something. It's getting to the point where I don't even want my husband to get intimate anymore because I literally feel disgusting. I'm trying very hard to get over that feeling; because I know that he loves me no matter what I weigh. But it's still hard!
Plus, summer is coming and lately I've been getting lots of catalogs with summer clothes in them. I won't be able to hide beneath my jeans and sweatshirts much longer!!! Listen to me; rambling on-feeling sorry for myself when all I gotta do it get of my butt and do something!!!!!!
Oh well; better go before I depress someone else!
~Jen~
Angelene
03-31-2003, 08:06 PM
Nikki--
Yes, I am doing slim fast, but in conjunction with that I'm eating around 1300 calories per day, and working out about 4 times a week. I do mostly cardio, but I also do weight machines. And of course crunches.
I'm 5'4", and am looking to lose about 10 more lbs overall. I'm quite happy with how I'm doing, so I hope I can keep it up.
I've been really strict with myself except for the weekend that was my birthday. What's your plan again? Even if we're not doing the same one, I'm sure there are tips we can share.
Today was a good day. I'm going to have a shake for dinner instead of for lunch b/c I had some chinese food for lunch. I shared a bowl of lo mein and spicy tofu w/veggies with my boyfriend. Aww. Anywho, if I hadn't had that but did my shake like I was SUPPOSED to, I would have been eating a vegan "meat"ball sub for dinner. But ah well.
I got a new job guys! So I was unemployed for less than a week. It's waitressing, so it's not the career op of a lifetime, but it should last me until graduation, hopefully.
Wish me luck, too, because I had a fight with my mother and I have to call her tonight to get her to listen to me w/o crying. I'm a cryer. Foo.
Good luck guys, I'll check in later!
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
Yes, I am doing slim fast, but in conjunction with that I'm eating around 1300 calories per day, and working out about 4 times a week. I do mostly cardio, but I also do weight machines. And of course crunches.
I'm 5'4", and am looking to lose about 10 more lbs overall. I'm quite happy with how I'm doing, so I hope I can keep it up.
I've been really strict with myself except for the weekend that was my birthday. What's your plan again? Even if we're not doing the same one, I'm sure there are tips we can share.
Today was a good day. I'm going to have a shake for dinner instead of for lunch b/c I had some chinese food for lunch. I shared a bowl of lo mein and spicy tofu w/veggies with my boyfriend. Aww. Anywho, if I hadn't had that but did my shake like I was SUPPOSED to, I would have been eating a vegan "meat"ball sub for dinner. But ah well.
I got a new job guys! So I was unemployed for less than a week. It's waitressing, so it's not the career op of a lifetime, but it should last me until graduation, hopefully.
Wish me luck, too, because I had a fight with my mother and I have to call her tonight to get her to listen to me w/o crying. I'm a cryer. Foo.
Good luck guys, I'll check in later!
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"Never give up, never surrender!"
andreaphilip3
03-31-2003, 10:58 PM
hi guys
jen:thanks. im sorry you gained that wt. you can lose it! zantrex is otc.
angel:im sooo sorry bout the fight wh mom. i know how it is wen they dontlisten: in fact, im goin through that now. im tryin to convince my mom that just b/c the stupid orthopedic guy is sending me for rehab, that i dont have to see the guy he wrote on the prescrip(i dont do well wh men. i have a phobia)
jen:thanks. im sorry you gained that wt. you can lose it! zantrex is otc.
angel:im sooo sorry bout the fight wh mom. i know how it is wen they dontlisten: in fact, im goin through that now. im tryin to convince my mom that just b/c the stupid orthopedic guy is sending me for rehab, that i dont have to see the guy he wrote on the prescrip(i dont do well wh men. i have a phobia)