I have been here for almost 3 years and I am still stuck with this weight, actually I am the heaviest I have ever been!

The good thing is I have met some wonderful people and I think this site is great!

Last year at this time I was down to 198 (the lowest I had been since 1995)...but then my birthday, the holidays, and the end of grad school came upon me and I gained...and gained...and gained...reaching my highest weight ever of 235 in March of this year...to make matters worse I managed to gain 7 more pounds by November...reaching 242!!!...Now if you recall my highest weight had been 222...and I usually averaged a 215 weight.....so I am truly bummed!

I have been feeling pretty terrible lately...both physically and mentally so on Monday I began the SBD program...I had tried this "seriously" once before, back in the summer of 2002...losing 15 pounds and feeling fantastic...so I hope to make this way of eating a way of life!

Cutting out excess sugar, highly processed foods, and takeout...

I also want to incorporate exercise, even if its just walking to start!...

***Monday-tough first day...I don't think I ate enough and I ended up with the worst headache!

***Tuesday-woke up with the headache and I was extremely irritable, felt bad after I let my DH have it!

***Wednesday-the headache is gone...3 days down...I even made it to the movies with some friends and we had lunch at a diner...it was a bit annoying when my friend was eating the fresh baked bread saying ..."mmmmmmmmmmm"...but I made it through!

Tomorrow I am off to babysit my extremely cute nephew...Friday night I have a New Year's Eve party to go to at a friends...gonna bring some SBD friendly stuff there...

Talk later!

mcmarto :peace:

Welcome back to journaling Mcmarto, I have missed you.

We will stick together this year and make sure each other make it through, feeling good about ourselves. Whoohoo!!!

Hi, McMarto!!!! :wave: Congratulations on your fresh new start with SBD and the successful three days ... THE FIRST THREE DAYS of changing any habit are the worst, IMO, so you are really in the catbird seat now and positioned for SUCCESS, SUCCESS, SUCCESS!!!! Fantastic work avoiding the bread!!! :cheer:

Hey Mc. Nice to see you journalling again. Happy New Year!

Hi McMarto

Welcome Back!!!!!!!!! Good luck with SBD, I know you will do wonderful. You've done the first 3 days and survived, I'm sure you will be able to continue and loss the weight!

Take care and have a wonderful New Year's!!!
Renee :D

Yay, Mc! I am so glad you decided to open a new journal. Don't be discouraged. With grad school on top of a full-time job last year, you really had a lot going on. Now that you're adjusted to being out, you can tackle this thing seriously once again. You can do it! :coach:

I know you have a very active social life. Do you have some "live" friends that you can recruit to support you alongside your online friends here? I will sound like a broken record, but planning for that time ahead when you're not feeling as motivated is crucial. If you have a good strategy for hanging tough during that time, you'll have it made.

Go, Mc! Make 2005 great!

Lisrey :jn

Wishing you a Very Happy, and Successful, New Year!!!

Yesterday (day 4)...I was online looking for Phase I recipes...I came across a bunch of desserts...well just reading the recipes got me craving sweets!!! :c(

I did not give in...just left the site!...hahaha! :laugh:

I weighed in today...4lbs gone...woohooo! :jn

I also got a call from my friend from work...she told me they tore up our classroom...well...all the classrooms...guess they wax the floors over break...nobody bothered to tell me...they moved all my stuff out of the room and just placed it in the middle of the room...if she had not been in on Tuesday...she would not have seen this and it would have been chaos on Monday...she tried to put most of our stuff back...I was going to go in today...but...nobody was in the building...gee...Monday will be extra fun!...Pfft!

So...today is day 5...we are getting ready to leave and go to my friends house...she told me last night she did not know what she was making...I did not want to explain the whole SBD thing to her...so ... hopefully she will have some SBD friendly foods since we will be there for 5 or 6 hours...ack...I am going to eat a snack before I go...and stash some stuff in my purse...just in case!

It was almost 60 here today...so...I did take a 25 minute walk with Olive...its a start!

Crazy2...Thanks!!!...We will do this...we have to do this!!!

Athletea...Hi...nice to meet you...thank you so much for the encouragement...congrats on all the weight you have lost!

Kilogo...Have a great night yourself...hope that fish is deeeeeelicious!!!

Arfain...Thanks for stopping by...I know you are busy...I keep telling myself (when I feel like just eating anything) that its not worth it...I am almost done with day 5...and one taste will put me back to day 1!!!

Lisrey...You inspired me to go back to journaling...you are right...a lot of my major stressors are gone (except my DH)...hahaha...this year I plan on buying a new home...going on a few vacations...and...losing this weight!!!

Have a "Happy New Year" everyone!!!

mcmarto

Great job with the walking, Mc! It was beautiful (but wet with melt) here today, too. 55 for us, and I walked for nearly an hour. Yay! :up:

Good luck tonight with the food. Telling yourself it's not worth it is good, too. It's not! I can't tell you how good I feel finally "fit," even though I am still not thin or at goal, the health aspect makes all the difference in my life. If I can do it, you can.

All the best in 2005!

Lisrey :cheers:

Hi there MC.

I'm starting this new year off with a bang. How about us getting on an exercise kick together?
Remember when we first met? we were in a challenge? We both kicked some serious ass. How bout it? you vs me? me vs you?
As NIke says, just do it!!!!

Hope to hear from ya

Dar

I made it through New Year's Eve!!!...I passed up some apps and sides I would have normally indulged in...and I stuck with the SBD friendly foods...it was warm here so my friend grilled...we had burgers...chicken...shrimp...and veggies...it was good!

The toughest part was passing up the sweet table...mini creme puffs...apple and cherry turnovers...cookies...and best of all...carrot cake...and...triple chocolate cake (bought with me in mind by the hostess)...boohoo...here is a pic of what I had to ignore for half the night!...hahaha!

Lisrey and Fleur...thanks so much for stopping by and all the encouragement...

mc

I'm proud of you Mc,

And happy to see you have a Journal now for me to visit.
Hope we will be sharing mabt successes this year.

Ahh Geeez! Now that's temptation LOL. Good for you on steering clear.

One day it will be second nature to avoid these things and it won't be as painful.

Dar

Hey, Mc! You're awesome!

Never give up on yourself or your dreams.

One of the reasons I come back to DT is YOU! You are soooo positive and sooo giving of yourself. Thank you!

Cactus. :)

Hi McMarto,

Congrats on making through New Years.

I'm so glad you are journalling again. I've missed you!

Have a great day.
Renee:)

Mc!!! But you did ignore it, whoohoo, that is awesome, good for you!!!! You are doing it!!!

Thanks to all my visitors...

Sandy...Fleur...Cactus...Arfain...Crazy...your encouraging words do help to keep me motivated...

Well here I go again with actual PMS...I started feeling crampy last night...and its continued today...TOM will be here sooner then later...I did not weigh in for that reason...luckily I don't feel as bloated as usual...most likely cause I am on SBD!!!

It was back to school today...I avoided tons of donuts at our a.m. meeting and homemade rice pudding during lunch...the best part...I did not even crave the stuff!

I had to pick up my kids late due to the fact that I had to re-organize my room (they moved everything when they polished the floors over break...hmpft)...We did a lot of chatting (they always have tons of stories to tell me) and just a little work...tomorrow we will get back to business!!!...The good thing...I got my school issued laptop today...fun!!!...

Well...we are expecting icy rain...and snow...ack...hopefully it won't get too dangerous out there...

Talk later!!!

mcmarto

Have fun with the new PC.

Careful in that weather!! We're getting ours tomorrow.

Have a great day

Dar

OH...did you all notice...I finally gave my journal a name..."True Intention"...enough said!
mcmarto

LOL mcmarto, I noticed the changed title, well, after I searched and searched for the old one!!!!!!!!! Grrrr, lol.

Seriously, good title, glad you are still here, I was going to pm you and tell you off, LOL.

Hope your new semester is a great one!!!

Sorry Crazy!...I am sure glad you found me!

Well its day 10 on SBD...I am doing well...I managed to bypass pancakes yesterday and mini apple pies today!!!...My DH sent me to KFC to get him a meal today...Can you believe him???...hahaha...

Well...I am still on my TOM so I have not weighed...I am bad...I weigh like every other day...but I have not weighed in since Sunday!...Hope its good!

We have gotten a lot of snow...since last night...stopped this a.m....but now its started up again...ack...I am off to girls night...have a nice night...I will be back on Friday to report!

mcmarto

Day 10! Go McMarto! You are really doing well with this new year. I bet your Sunday weigh-in will be very good.

I like the title, too!

It is day 13!...Woohoo!


Well Wed's girls night went well, not temptations...except one of my friends was like..."oh...are you still on that?...just stop already!!!"...Say what?...She's just jealous cause she can't figure out what to do about her weight and can't seem to get motivated!

Thursday I woke up to be extremely annoyed...during the night of the snow storm someone decided to break the vent glass on my rear door...I never leave anything in the car...so...nothing was taken...luckily I was able to get that fixed after school...but what a waste of $80...school was a 1/2 day so that cheered me up...I was able to bypass kolacki's, muffins, and chocolates at our meetings!

Friday was good...except my upper crown fell out...now...I had this work done in the summer of 2003...in October of 2004 it fell out (shame on me...I was chewing taffy)...luckily my dentist is close to where I work...so I went over and he put it back in...this time I was just eating cheese and it fell out...he is closed now until Monday...I was able to put it back in...but it keeps falling out and I can only chew on my right...sheesh...how is that for a weight loss solution?...hahaha...I did go to a friends "Southern Living" party last night...she had all sorts of carb filled foods available...I ate none...I had a protein bar on the way there and it kept me full for the rest of the evening! (OH...and their were two other SBD people at the party...so we chatted up a lot of recipes...etc...)

Today is Saturday...I just finished cleaning the bathroom and getting all the laundry together...I have tons of other things I can do...but I choose to lounge with some magazines in front of The Food Network...or the Travel Channel!...

OH...good news..I weighed in today...another 2lbs gone...so that brings my total to 8!!!

Thanks for stopping by Kilogo...I like my title too...when I talk to myself I remind mysel that I have a "True Intention"...so far its working!

mcmarto

Hey Mc, congrats on the 8 lbs! SBD really works, no?

I wonder why "friends" try to sabotage someone who is doing well. Jealousy, like you said. It's just not right. Good for you for not listening to her.

Are you doing Phase 2 at the end of the two weeks?

Great job on the 8 pounds, Mc! :up:

Sounds like a lot of little hurdles this week for you, but you are sticking to it and that is great. Now we've just gotta get you exercising! What does Olive think about a walk? :o

Lisrey :*

Mc,

Holy smokes I think you should get an award for all that control and not eating off of plan!!!

http://www.dsdk12.net/dms/blue-ribbon.gifThis Award goes to Mcmarto for doing such and awesome job at staying on track inspite of food temptations and stress.

Well...my 2 weeks are done...it is now day 15!!!

I have lost 9lbs...I am going to stay on Phase I...well...I am going to add in milk this week (you can have it on Phase I...but I just didn't)...and some whole wheat thin triscuits every now and then...besides that I am sticking strong to Phase I...for at least another 2 weeks...

Saturday I was fine...no temptations...

Sunday was my nephew's birthday...I had pizza...but just the tops of a few veggie slices...everyone had marble cake and ice cream for dessert...I had a sugar free cheesecake cup I had made...yahoo...

I am wearing a new shirt that I debated returning a month ago...but looks better on me now!...

Today at 4 I go back to the dentist...he will be replacing my crown...again...bummer...I have to talk to him about this...I cannot have this falling out all the time!

Thanks Kilogo...yes...SBD does work...now to cook more at home and ... exercise!

Lisrey...Olive likes walks in the fall and early spring...she hates winter walks...she will not walk in the snow...hahaha...and...in the summer its too hot for her (she does not breathe well)...so I must push myself to walk on the treadmill this week!

Nancy...thanks so much for the award...I except it with much honor...I am mighty proud of myself...I love sugar and have been ok...

Well my friend I mentioned above is now on a plan...actually both of my "Wed. Girls Night" friends are on plan...so this should make Wednesdays easier...they are turning 30 in March...and going to Hawaii in June...so they want to get serious now...

I may have some trips planned of my own...my friend is planning a destination wedding in May...possibly to the Dominican Republican and my DH really wants to go...we also have plans to go back to LV for the weeked in May...during our 5 year anniversary...so...gotta get bathing suit ready...eeek!

Good reality show week...Jen is on The Bachelorette (still debating if I will watch)...and The Biggest Loser...live...season finale is tomorrow...woohoo!

Gotta get back to work!

mc

Hi McMarto

Congrats on the 9 lbs. :) Like the title of your journal. I'm still debating on a new one. Now that I'm home I can give it some thought.

Take care
Renee:)

Just wanted to post my CONGRATS!

Way to go on losing 9lbs!!!!

Keep it up.

Dar

Mcmarto,

You are doing just fantastic!!!

Just a note, if the ribbon picture is causing you problems in your journal just let me know and I can replace it with something simpler, but you sure deserve it!!!

Day 17!!!

I am down another 2lbs for a total of 11lbs...I feel great!!!

Now the bad news...I went to see my dentist on Monday...ends up my root canal was infected...blah...blah...blah...he cannot replace the crown...he will have to extract the tooth...and...he is recommending a bridge (no thanks) or an implant (super pricey)...I go back in a week and a half for the extraction...then I will be toothless...hahaha...well molar-less...I am currently taking anti-biotic's for the infection...

OH...my toe hurts too...this has happened before...I am putting some cream on it...hopefully the anti-biotic's will take care of that too!!!

Arfain...Fleur...Crazy...thanks for the applause!!!...

Yesterday I went to Costco...well my cravings are gone...but my head hunger/cravings are still there...I had to walk by all the sweets and stare at them...but I was fine...gonna try and hold off until Monday for my next weigh in!

Ends up I have to spend my a.m. tomorrow at a mtg in another school...I will be going for my case manager who can't go???...Oh well...a little time away from students never hurts!!!

I am off to make my dinner...I will be taking it with me to girls night...finally the two "other" girls are on "a" plan...eating better...so that is good!

Talk later!

mcmarto

Way to go on the loss. :up:

Can't say I envy you, having to have your tooth pulled doesn't sound like mucy fun to me.

And a boo boo toe too. Man, you're in rough shape!

Hope you start feeling better soon.

Just lose another pound, and all your pain will disappear. LOL. Well hopefully it will.

Have a good one

Dar

Hi McMarto,

Congrats on the additional loss. Ouch, on the tooth. That's gotta hurt. I've been lucky so far with my teeth. Hope it continues. I'm glad your cravings are gone. Makes life easier.

Hope you had fun with girl's night.

Take care
Renee:)

Poor Mcmarto, tooth pulled, well that should help with the cravings for a while, lol, but not a nice way for it. Maybe make some plans for smoothies or something so you don't get so hungry and eat something you don't really want to. Just a thought.

Hang in there.

Good thinking about those smoothies Nancy...

Thanks for stopping by Fleur and Arfain...guess I didn't really realize that they meant..."pulling my tooth out"...ack...hopefully I will be ok...it took me less then 2 days to feel better after I had all 4 wisdom teeth taken out...

Well I went to the mtg. today for my case manager...I passed up the bakery donuts no problem...the mtg. was pretty good...and...one of the presenters was an old HS friend of mine that was in my homeroom and I actually knew pretty well...we chatted for a little while afterwards and plan on getting together for dinner to catch up in a few weeks!!!

Its weird but I feel a sore throat coming on...and I am currently taking penicillin???...Doh!!!...At least my toe is better...I think the anti-biotics helped with that...

I am a bit annoyed with my DH cause we can never have a decent conversation...I am always fighting against the roar of the television...I finally just got up and walked away...I told him when he is in the mood to "chat" later (if you know what I mean)...not to bug me if I am reading or watching television...pfft!!!

Oh well...I am off to work on the budget...

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

mcmarto

Hi

It shouldn't be too bad with the tooth. Not as bad as the wisdom teeth I would think. You are doing wonderful with your eating:)

Men can be such turds at times. I have the same problem with my hubby last night. I finally gave up and left the room.

Have a great weekend.
Renee:)

HELLO!

It is Saturday and day 20!...WOW...Can you believe it?

Last night my DH and I went to dinner at Chili's and saw Sideways...I was able to have a SBD approved meal...but halfway during the movie I had the worst stomach ache...ack...

I am still eating well...but today I am bored and feeling hungry!!!...I decided it would be a lounge day...

The only things I have added in this week are sugar free pudding (3 servings)...and thin triscuits (2 servings)...Now I had triscuits earlier today with a little PB...I am wondering if this is why I am feeling extra hungry today?...

I am fighting thoughts of cake...I saw someone eating the choco molten lava cake at Chili's last night and I can't get it off my mind...I am reading magazines and trying to stay busy so I can stay strong!!!...So far so good!...

I need to figure out dinner so this will all pass...the scale said I was only down 10 today...as opposed to 11 on Wednesday?...Sheesh...guess this is why they say to only weigh once a week!...

A friend I work with and I are planning a March trip (heck...we get 3 weeks off)...I am going to use some "free" money I got last week...I received a refund check from my insurance company...I guess for the last 7 years they had not been giving me the multi-line discount???...Well we are considering...San Francisco...Santa Fe...Savannah...and New Orleans...so we will see............

OH...I am also hoping to go back to Las Vegas with my DH in May for our 5th year anniversary (we were married there)...we were hoping for a Thursday night to Sunday so we would each only have to take 1 day off of work...I found a good deal...only $307 for air/hotel...well...I could not book it the other day...I checked today and it is now up to $315...but I still could not book it...something about the flights???...I will wait a few more days then call a travel agent if I must!...The cheaper the better since we do gamble and will need some $$$ for that!... :D

Thanks Arfain for stopping by...

I am off!

mcmarto

Hey..hey..hey...

Day 21!

I weighed in at -10 today...again???...Eeek...even though Wed was -11???...I have not eaten enough calories to gain a pound...so...I have no idea...the body is odd!...I know that I look better and feel better...so I will not let the reading on the scale mess with my head to much!

This is the last week of month 1...I am going to be strict on phase I...and...I am going to begin my walking plan...30 mins every a.m. before work...so...I am going to put myself to bed by 11 each night (as opposed to midnight)...and get up by 6:30 for the walk!...Exciting!...

Tomorrow I am off...so I can awake when I want...but...I do want to plan some meals for the week...and go shopping...

Well...got through my MIL's dinner just fine...she made turkey...stuffing...mashed potatoes...green beans...sweet potato...salad...biscuits...and chocolate cake with buttercream frosting!

I stuck with the salad...turkey...green beans...and 1/2 a sweet potato!...

Funny...her frosting was not turning out right so they asked me to fix it...here I am mixing this frosting to put on a cake...that...I could and would not eat...hahaha...it was fine!...

My throat is still hurting a bit...I am hoping I feel better soon...

OH...and I did book our LV trip today...woohoo...ends up the flights I had been trying to get were all sold out...so...I had to pay a little more for direct flights (we hate to have stops)...it still was a good deal...it had gone up to $321...but with a few flight changes it ended up at $380 a person for air/hotel for 4 days!...Yahoo!

I also located a few properties last night to look at...we just drove by them...we are really interested in 2...but will have to wait to have our taxes done to see the mortage broker...possibly another month!...

Well...9 more weeks until spring!...

mcmarto

Ok...today is day 22!

I had a tough day...my DH had the car so I could not get out to shop...I kept on with SBD...but...did not stick with Phase I...I ended up having some oatmeal...so ease into Phase II I do!...No problem...

I was manic about food today...watching it on TV...reading about it in Magazines...wondering what I had in the kitchen!...Not good...but I made it through!...

Tomorrow is back to work...and onto my walking plan!...

I am not planned for work...have not written my lessons...have not made any copies...lets see how much I can get done in the a.m. tomorrow!...ACK!...

Well have a good week everyone!...

mcmarto

So mcmarto, did I miss how it went at the dentist or hasn't it happened yet? HOpe it goes fine and you heal quickly.

Good job on the food front, you are doing just fantastic!!!

Look forward to hearing how your walking goes this week.

Wow, Mc! I am so proud of you girl! Ten pounds and all these days on your eating plan!!! My goodness, are you the inspirational one or what?

:x

Hi

Glad to see you made it through the thoughts of food. Aren't they horrible. I hate when that happens. I sit there and all I can think of is chocolate. I never know what triggers it since we don't have commericals.

Do you like do the year round school better? It seems to be nice because you have more breaks. Summer isn't as long but it does break up the rest of the year.

Anyways, have a great week. You are doing wonderful.

Take care
Renee:)

Hey...Hey...Hey!

I am sick...so sick...my kind of sort throat turned into a full blow cold...I am miserable!

I did still go out with some friends after work...we tried out a new bar...I had some chili and a bloody mary (no alcohol)...very SBD like!

I am home now and wish I could just fall asleep...if I could take tomorrow off I would...but...I am a Spelling Bee judge...so I am needed...luckily the day will be easy!

Crazy...I go to the dentist on Monday to get that tooth extracted...I finished up my penicillin but it still feels like its swollen to me...

Chumlette...I can hardly believe it myself...but you know what...I have to do it...I don't want to end up getting sick...etc...I need to get to a healthy weight...its only food you know?

Arfain...I do love the year round schedule...I feel like I always have a nice break coming up!!!...I hope to plan vacations for every break from now on!

Well...day 24 is done!

mcmarto

Hi there MC,

Hope you feel better soon. I just hate being sick. Well, who really likes it right? LOL

Good for you for sticking to your plan. I know how it is when the food calls to ya. Just tell it you aint home LOL

Have a good one and feel better

Dar

Hey Fleur...thanks for stopping by!

I have good news...the scale read 230 today...yahoo!

I am miserably sick...I could barely sleep last night cause I kept waking up with a dry throat (I am so congested)...I felt better this a.m....but as soon as I was at work I felt super sick...at one point during the spelling bee I had to walk out cause I could not stop coughing!!!...Luckily the security guard was there and had a sugar free Ricola!!!...hahaha!

I have been tracking my calories this week...

Monday was 1,050
Tuesday was 1700
Wednesday was 1200
and today...1400

I have been adding in some good carbs and just wanted to make sure I did not go over 1800 on any given day...so far I have had some thin triscuits...sugar free pudding...pasta sauce...sweet potato...oatmeal...sugar free strawberry jam...and a few tortilla chips...(in the last 2 weeks)...these past days have been more like Phase I...I figure my days will bounce back at forth (between Phase I and II)...depending on my food needs!

Well...tomorrow is our school Talent Show...they are putting on 2 productions...one at 9:30 and the other at 1:00...so I will only see my students in the a.m....cause they will all be at the show in the afternoon (since they are mainly 4th and up)...exciting!

I did manage to get a lot of things done today after the spelling bee...I was able to finish up my lessons...and begin organizing what I need to copy for the next 2 weeks...so...tomorrow I will finish that up and I will be set for the next 2 weeks!...

Gotta get organized again...I was letting things go...this weekend I hope to finish up the rest of my grading and catch up my gradebook so I will be in great shape on Monday!...

I hope this cold passes too...I really want to start walking on that treadmill!!!...I am just to miserable right now...and...I can barely breathe!...

Well have a nice weekend everyone!

mcmarto

Hiya, Mc!

I'm sorry you are so sick. That's awful! You ought to stay home for a day or two, get some rest and let yourself recover. I am the type who rarely gets sick, but when I do, I seem to get clobbered and I just cannot work! (Knocking on wood I do not get sick this year!)

Sounds like you are really doing well with your SBD. Adding in some exercise will be a big key for you. As will making the whole thing hold together for more than a couple of months. You cannot let yourself lose interest or lose faith or lose control... whatever it is that causes you to derail -- identify it, recognize it when it comes, and have a strategy for beating it back! Otherwise you will forever be yo-yo-ing, and that's just not healthy. You can do it, Mc! Plan ahead, know what's coming and how to keep yourself consistent. It will work!

Okay, I'm done with my speech now. :o

Take care of yourself & feel better soon, my friend!

Lisrey :hop:

Hi

Hoping you are feeling better.

You are doing great with your eating. Congrats on 230.

Take it easy this weekend and get well.
renee:)

Hi Mc. I'm back!

Hope you're feeling better by now, too. The crud is really going around here, too. My throat got sore the day after I returned and now I'm sickly, too. No fun.

Congrats on the great success with the eating!

I am still sick...sick...sick!

I have been coughing constantly...I can barely breathe...and...I am dehydrated...I have had so many liquids but it does not seem to help!...OH...and my throat is starting to hurt again...it feels like it burns when I swallow!

To make matters worse it is cold and snowy here...I had to rush to Costco after work for water and a few things...I do not plan on leaving my place until Monday when I go back to work!

I am caught up at work again...I had let myself get a little disorganized since way back in November...I am all planned out for next week and have made all my necessary copies...etc...

NOW...this weekend I need to grade some papers and get them in my grade book...once that is done I will be truly organized and on track!...

Guess it helps to be in control...rather then chaotic especially when you are trying to stay true to weightloss...

Well...good news...229...yeah...that's right...I know I should not weigh everyday...but I can't help it...now I will hold off until Monday...usually if the scale goes up a pound or too...I refuse to weigh for a few days...but...its better then going off...getting depressed and eating!...I need to get used to the ups and downs of the scale without falling off plan!

Lisrey...thanks for the kick in the but...I do recall you trying to help me in this department before...I get all motivated and stick with my plan for 2-3 months...then...it fizzles...not this time!...I want to be healthy...I am still young but don't want to be at risk for diabetes...etc...

Arfain...as you read above...I still feel terrible...I hope by Monday this has all passed...it will nearly be a week by then!...

Kilogo...welcome back...can't wait to see some pic's... :)

Well...off I go to relax...

mcmarto

Hold off until Monday...yeah right!

I am 228 today...woohoo!

I slept a lot better last night...and...feel better today...I am still a little congested...but not bad at all...by Monday I should be feeling great!

I tried something new today...frying cheese...yeah...sounds weird...but they had it at Costco...it has garlic and herbs in it...you slice it and then just spray the pan...and keep flipping it...it takes about 4 minutes or so...really good...oh...and I also found some andouille chicken sausage...spicy, low cal...low fat...and good!

It is still snowing today...I hope it stops soon...I do not want to have to do the true Chicago thing and have to mark a parking spot out front!...The thing is where I live their is ample parking...but...when it snows like this...we get people from down the block trying to mark spaces on our part of the street...hmpft!

I hope by Monday the sidestreets look better...I will just enjoy being snowed in this weekend!

Off to watch my cooking shows!

mcmarto

Hey there Mc,

Why couldn't you folks just keep your snow storm to yourselves? I would not have complained, honestly I wouldn't.

It is snowing here like a blizzard. We are in the lucky area that they are saying could get 15" +!! Now, isn't that just the most thrilling thought?

Personally, as long as the roads are clear and safe by Monday, so I don't miss my PT session, I won't mind being snowed in for the weekend. So crossing my fingers the plows do their job and I can get out of here Monday morning.

I wanted to also CONGRATULATE you for the weight you've lost so far. Good for you my friend!! Keep that momentum going in whatever way you must, and you will surely see your goal. Don't EVER give up on yourself.

Have a great weekend now.

Hi Mc. At last, the cold has let up and you're feeling healthier. This is good!

What's your favorite cooking show these days? Have you seen Iron Chef America? Do you like it?

Hi

Glad you are feeling better. Fried cheese is big in the restaurants here. They use the fresh mozzarella I think with the herbs and spices and cook it in olive oil. It is good. I have to say I'm glad it's you that got the snow and not me. I'm just not a snow person.

You are doing wonderful with the weight!

Renee:)

Today was the day I had to get that root canal/crown gone wrong pulled...

It was absolutely terrible (I was knocked out when I had my wisdom teeth pulled) and I think that is how it should be...

He gave me about 4 shots to numb...but I could still feel the pressure...and the tugging...he told me it was no worse then having a baby...I had to remind him I have not had any!...pfft!...

I left there and had to spend close to an hour at the pharmacy waiting for my prescription...as soon as the tooth was pulled and the gauze placed in my mouth...the pain began!...

The gauze was so disgusting...I changed it 3x then just went without it...I iced my face a few times to bring the swelling down...its better now...I have the worst taste in my mouth and cannot rinse until the morning...I have barely had anything to eat tonight...I wish I could have had a big meal before I went in for my appointment...but...I was still at work...so...I have had an Atkins shake and some sf pudding!...

Luckily the painkillers have worked...though they made me really drowsy...I fell asleep off and on for over 2 hours...now its after midnight and I am wired!...I hope the pain subsides cause the painkillers are kind of scary...they tell you not to lay down after you take them for close to 30 mins...and have all these other warnings on them!...

My DH was complaining of a headache all night and was asleep by 9...so he didn't pamper me much...pfft!...My little Olive did...she is too cute and always knows when I am not feeling well!!!...

I have counted the days left of this school year...sad I know...hahaha...I have 87 days left...woohoo!...I can't wait until my March break...after that its the long haul until June 17th...I guess I keep thinking...by June 17th I will be so much leaner!...

Sandy...thanks for rooting me on...right now I am highly motivated and feeling really good...

Kilogo...I enjoy watching a lot of shows on the Food Network...I like Food Finds, Roker on the Road, Unwrapped, $40 a Day, All American Festivals,
The Secret Life Of...I do like to watch Paula's Home Cooking and The Barefoot Contessa too........I haven't been able to get into the Iron Chef...I should try to watch it again...

Arfain...Thanks for cheering me on...

I am currently feeling crappy...a bit nauseous...so off I go...

mcmarto

mcmarto

Oh poor Mc. Tooth pain is awful. Those SBD cauliflower 'mashed potatoes' are fantastic and are very soft.

Heal quickly!

Thanks for reminding me Kil...but I am such a lazy butt...(or really a sickly butt) that I have not gone grocery shopping!

Well I woke up ok today...I have not had to take any painkillers...my mouth is just sore...a little swelling...I have been chewing semi-soft foods on my right...I can feel the stitches in my mouth...its icky...

I had to do 4 extremely large bags of laundry today...I could not take the other two...so now I will have to go back on Monday...ack!...

The snow is nicely melting...glad we hit 40 today...I will take it for another couple of days....

I am hungry...so I am off to have some bean soup...that should hold me until tomorrow!...

No exercise yet...my Dr's instructions were not to do anything too strenuous...hahaha...

mc

Were you planning on doing some fire-eating? Some circus tricks hanging from your mouth? Boxing perhaps (no, they use mouth guards)? You are hilarious! I thought I was bad about movement excuses...hahahahaha

Have I told you recently how proud I am that you have really stayed with it these past weeks? Well, I AM.

I hope you feel better, little Mc. Bean soup is a lovely choice. So are scrambled eggs (very soft).

Poor Mc! Heal quick! That sounds miserable. When I had my wisdom teeth extracted years ago, I had real problems with the pain meds. They made me completely delirious, a crying wreck, which I am usually not. Be careful with them if you have to take them anymore.

Wow, 40 degrees! That sounds heavenly to me! Our highs the next few days are hovering right around the freezing point, and we are supposed to get more ice and drizzle. Hmph. After that it's back to highs in the teens. :sigh:

A couple more days exercise-free, then you're gonna really buckle down, right? :up:

Lisrey :*

Oh poor Mc, so sorry about the dental experience, it is not a nice thing at all!!!

Glad you are feeling better already today and that Little Olive is taking good care of you!

Here's hoping you continue to heal well, and then you can get back to 'strenuous' activity. LOL.

Awwwwwww...Snap!

Check out my stats!...I am another 3lbs down...225!...Woohoo!

I had more calories yesterday...in the evening I did have to take 1 more pain pill cause my mouth was so sore...but today I am fine!!!

I did a happy dance in the bathroom after I weighed in!!!...Yahoo!

More good news...I am 95% positive I am going to Punta Cana in May for my friends wedding(the weekend right after I go to Las Vegas!)...Eeek...I will be missing the 19th & 20th to go to LV...then the following week I am considering missing the 25th,26th, and 27th...WOW...then we would come back on Memorial day...so a 5 night 6 day trip...its an all inclusive...so it includes the air/hotel (right on the beach), all food, drinks (including alcohol) and the transfers to and from the airport/hotel...Now...my DH has not given it the complete OK...I just have to get him to commit and then I am booking...she has a broker out of Miami booking the trip...I have been trying to find deals on my own but the price she gave me is about the same...I may call my local agent to see if she can get me a better price...

Now today its gotten colder...20's and we are experiencing the "lake effect" snow...blah...they promised only an inch...but I think its already passed that!...

We went out to dinner...I had a 1/2 of a cup of chili (not that good)...then I ordered off the low carb menu....it was this wrap with chicken breast...veggies...cheese...in a garlic and herb tortilla...I only ate half...I am a little worried that tortilla was not really low carb...but...I have been doing Phase I the last 2 days...and I occasionally let myself have a Phase II item...so today was the day...tomorrow I hope to follow Phase I...so that on Friday (our dinner/movie night) I can have a few chips at the Mexican joint we are planning to eat at!...

Chum...thanks for being prouod of me...your last journal is one of my motivators...plus I had to catch up to you!...hahaha...OH...that bean soup was terrible...ack!

Lisrey...I am practically healed...I think the treadmill is calling my name...well...at least for the weekend!...hahaha!...We only had one warm day...its going to be in the teens for the next couple of days!

Crazy2...Strenuous activity...yeah...hahaha!...I am starting off slow...walking...then...get to the gym and get on that awesome calorie burning machine called the elliptical trainer!...hahaha!

mc

You go girl! OFF with the poundage, I say!

:jn :jn :jn :jn

I think what finally did the trick was the absence of strenuous activity.

And possibly the motivation that you are now AT A LESS WEIGHT THAN ME AGAIN. Pffft.

Excellent, excellent, excellent.

(Btw, I saw some flurries out there myself today, if it makes you feel any better.)

Whoo hooo on the 225!

Where is Punta Cana? You busy travel girl you. Vegas in May, huh. Hmmm.

You sound very sane with your food approach these days. No wonder you're seeing such good results! Whoo hoo again!

I hear that elliptical calling your name.

I think that elliptical is calling my name too...especially since I will be in sunny Punta Cana Memorial Day weekend!...Yahoo!...I made my reservation today!...

Now I have 4 months to hit the gym and melt more of this flab away...get the rest to firm up!...hahaha!...Where is "The Biggest Loser"?...I need you now!...ha!...

Today I went out with some friends and had some spicy veggie soup and a salad with london broil...oh my gosh...it was sooooo good...but it was the first time in sometime that I actually felt full (like my stomach pushing)...I did not like that!

Well...I plan on waking up tomorrow and walking...seriously!...

I am headed downtown tomorrow for a workshop on how to make modifications for students...fun...after that most likely Costco then hopefully my DH will be home early for our dinner/movie night!...

Oh...and Saturday will be fun...I am going with the May bride to be to look for her dress!!!...

Well...have a great weekend everyone!...

mcmarto... :D

:cheer:CONGRATULATIONS Mc for doing so GREAT!:cheer:

I think keeping very busy is also another great help in holding it all together. Then you don't have the time to "think" about eating so much. Don't you agree?

I know that when I am sitting there watching the TV, with all the damn food commercials, it's no wonder people get up and head for the fridge, or cabinets, looking for something to nibble on. Maybe they should ban all goodie food commercials from the TV, since they lead to an unhealthy eating lifestyle! :laugh: Big chance of that happening!!!

Sounds like you have a great weekend planned. Take care.

Yay for making reservations to lovely tropical destinations! :dn

Yay for Mc for planning to walk! I can't wait to hear you say you did it!

Lisrey :D

Sandy...you are so right...but somedays...I enjoy sitting in front of the tv...lounging...reading magazines and watching the Food Network!...I think I am torturing myself...hahaha!

Lisrey...sorry to say...I did not walk!

Usually I am such the morning person...up by 6...busy doing all sorts of things...but since I go this new job...I have enjoyed staying up until midnight...then...I get up about 7:30 and am rushing to get all my things done to make it to work on time!...hmpft!...I am going to have to work on getting to bed earlier!...

Well the place we wanted to eat at yesterday was too packed...so we ended up elsehwere...not great...and we did not go see the movie...we did go book browsing in Barnes & Nobles and I got some new magazines!...My DH is off on Monday so after work I will pick him up and we will get to that restaurant and see the movie early!...

I am off to lounge a bit before I must get ready to go wedding dress shopping with my friend...FUN!...

OH...I continue to do well on my plan...know my TOM is just a few days away..so may have to wait and weigh in Feb. 7th!...WOW...I must control myself and stay off the scale...I hate to see any gain during TOM...I can do it!...

mcmarto

I am feeling great cause I lost 17lbs and thats a big deal, also...I am fitting into some tops that I could not wear before cause I felt they were too snug!...Well...that all changed when I went dress shopping with my friend...as I anxiously wait for her to come out in each new dress...I am surrounded by a wall of mirrors...ack...mirrors everywhere with the harsh reminder that I still have 75-80 pounds to go!...It sure brought me down!...

But...a good thing...my friend found her dress...and...I am eyeballin' a dress I may like to buy for the renewal of my vows...woohoo...I am going to see if they have them in stock at another location...if not I will have to order one but can wait until the end of March to order it...by then I hope to be a few more pounds lighter and possibly another dress size smaller!...

Afterwards we went to lunch...I had a few more chips then I had wanted too...but...I ordered fajitas...they came with yummy beans and I asked for the grilled veggies instead of rice...OH...they also had low carb tortillas...I ate half my meal and brought the other half home (on a normal day I would have eaten every bit of it and felt super bloated)...

We then went to visit my friends cousin who I had not seen in about 10 years...it was fun catching up...she is also going to the wedding so we chatted a lot about Punta Cana...etc...

I got home pretty late...about 12:30...I was hungry so had a little bit more of my leftovers...I stayed up even later...

Now I am off to visit my nieces and nephews...maybe take them shopping or to lunch!...

Gotta finish up my lessons when I get home and walk...seriously...I need to incorporate exercise to drop more pounds...I would love to lose another 40lbs before my trips in May...now if I were on the Biggest Loser, locked in a house, and had my own personal trainer...no problem...so I guess I will shoot for 25 lbs...I think that is a more do-able goal!...

Until tomorrow!...

mcmarto

Hi

You are doing great losing that 17 lbs. Don't let those mirrors get you down. They are depressing anyways. Your memorial day trips sounds nice. Something to look forward to after a long, cold winter. We are going to Germany in June or July and I'm hoping to lose at least 25 lbs by then. Especially since we are going to see my sil, Ms Perfect.

Anyways, have a great week.
Renee:)

Hey mcmarto,

17 pounds, wow, good work!!!

Now to get that exercise back in, lets do it. I was able to walk outside on Friday and Saturday, on the ice and snow, lol, but then it rained again on Saturday night so Sunday was 'deadly' out there, lol. I plan to use a walking tape today and walk in my nice cozy basement.

Sounds like you have some great events coming up, great motivation to get those pounds off. Go Girl!!!

Thanks Arfain and Crazy!!!

I set everything up to get up this a.m. and walk...I got the treadmill ready...put my headset there and a bottle of water...I put my gym shoes by the foot of the bed and set the alarm...but when it went off I felt crampy (I am PMS'ing) and it was sooooo dark...I just slept for another hour!...BAD...I know!

Today I got home and was extremely annoyed...my DH was off work and his van had a ticket on it...so I check it and it says its for $120 for a missing city sticker...I was like "WHAT"?...I bought a city sticker last August...late fee's...oversized vehicle...cost me $160...well sure enough...a few months back they had broken the vent glass on the passenger side of his vehicle......he thought nothing was stolen (and we were annoyed about that cause the doors were unlocked)...he thought they had not taken anything...but guess he was wrong...they had peeled the city sticker right off...guess when its warm out...its pretty easy...well...to make matters worse...he cannot find the receipt ... I spent 2 hours looking through every receipt we have...without the receipt...no proof...so...we have to pay the $120 ticket...and $160 to buy another sticker which expires in late June!...

I was so annoyed...my DH didn't even get off his butt to try to look for the receipt in his messy van!...This is where I am sure it laid to rest after he picked up the sticker...Pfft!...I wanted to eat...but I held strong...had a wrap from Subway that actually made me feel like throwing up!...

Well...I am off to relax...trying to let the fact that we just threw money into the wind off my mind!...pfft!...

mcmarto :c(

Yep, we sure know all about hearless men don't we?

Hope that receipt soon so you don't have to invest in another.

Take care

Dar

Thanks Fleur...

Looks like I will have to invest...luckily he has brought his work truck home these past 2 days...so we can hold off a little longer...mabye until the weekend for a new sticker...eeek...and well the ticket...I am going to send a letter...begging to not have to pay for the ticket...if it works...it works...if not...at least it will buy me a few more weeks before I have to pay it!...pfft!...

My TOM appeared today...its not as bad as it has been...but then again...this is only day 1...I felt crappy earlier...but now I am feeling ok...I hope this is a short one!...

Well nothing much else to report...

Oh...did I mention...my classroom is like a sauna?...Since we got back after break...it has been so hot...stuff is peeling off the walls...every morning we have to come in...open 3 or 4 windows...and run the ac...terrible...they tell me the cannot regulate just my room (the bldg is 117 years old)...OH...and my schoolmate and I have decided on a spring break destination...we are going to Seattle!!!...

Has anyone been there?...Any suggestions???

Oh I tried some of Glenny's soy chewy brownie cookies today...something like that...they were not very chewy...kind of dry...so I don't suggest them...but they were worth a try!...

Still holding strong on SBD...week 6...day 3!...WOW...

Well I am off to relax some...

Girls night is tomorrow...we are meeting at the diner again for dinner then going to see The Aviator...

Until Friday!

mcmarto

Mc, did you get a police report when your vehicle was broken into? Maybe you could show that to help prove that you did have a sticker? Sounds like a rotten situation.

We have a similar thing... Our township came around two summers ago & marked a piece of sidewalk in front of our house as needing to be replaced. It didn't seem any different from other pieces around it, and some of our neighbors' sidewalks seemed much worse. We had to pay $120 for the township to send people to replace it... and now it is crumbling and much worse than the original piece ever was! X-(

Sorry -- hijack!

Great job staying on your plan, Mc! Have you thought out those strategies yet for when your momentum slows down? We need to keep you going through that doldrum-y time!

Have fun at the movie!

Lisrey :D

Wowsa girlie girl! More than SIX WEEKS????? Is this a record?? Yahoo!!

:jn :jn :jn

Am very curious to see what you think of the Aviator. I can't stand Leonardo di Caprio but love Scorcese.

Are your friends still eating better too? They are probably really inspired by you and your success, you know!!!

Hi McMarto

You are doing wonderful! 6 weeks :D

My kid's school is the same way but only in the afternoons. Then it is miserable. And it is a brand new school. Where they were last year was the same way. The teachers would go in and open windows even in the dead of winter because it was so hot in the rooms and that school was only 3 years old. I think it was because the temp was set at one central location instead of zones. And as we all know, certain zones are hotter than others.

Spring break sounds fun. We were going to Germany spring break but now are going to wait until school gets out. We may go to Portugal instead. it is only a 3 hour drive.

Have a great weekend.
ReneE :D

Thanks Lisrey, Chum, and Arfain for stopping by!

I peeked at the scale today and I am annoyed...it says I am up to 227...gaining 2lbs ... this I do not understand cause I am on SBD and tracking my calories...I usually average about 1500...enough for me to lose weight???...I am at the tail end of my TOM so I will count Monday as my official weigh in...

Yesterday I met my DH in front of our place so we could go pick up that replacement sticker...ends up...he finds the receipts in the back of his van...now this is great...it means we will not be out $280...so we had to go file a police report for the stolen sticker...then go to the currency to get our new sticker...well...it ended up only costing us $40...which is kind of annoying too cause I have pay more money when someone steals my sticker?...HELLO...even the cops told us that when they pull over cars or give tickets...they never check to see if the city stickers match the vehicles...they also said that as the prices of the sticker keep going up...their are more and more thefts!...ANNOYING!...

Well anyway...my DH does not get back our original receipt from the currency...so I am a bit annoyed cause I needed a copy of it to send to the city to try to get out of the $120 ticket...so we end up in an arguement...etc...he was really mean to me last night and I basically asked him not to talk to me for the rest of the weekend until he can apologize!

So of course this morning he wakes up making little comments...being a jerk...offering me pizza and cake (being a total arse)...

I am leaving in about an hour to the burbs to take my nieces and nephew to their basketball practices and games...after that I will take them to lunch...then bring them back to the city to stay over at grandma's...

I am so sad...and almost feel like I just want to eat this weekend and go back to SBD phase I on Monday...these are not good thoughts...but with the combo of my DH...and the scale...I am just so angry...annoyed...and must I repeat myself?...Sad...

Well...I am off ... have a nice weekend everyone!...mcmarto

Oh...I forgot to mention...The Aviator was ok...long...almost 3 hours...its a "Hollywood" film...I will say that Leonardo Dicaprio does a very good job playing Howard Hughes...

I hope to attempt Million Dollar Baby on Monday...again...if my DH and I are speaking...maybe he will tag along (he is off Monday)...if not...I will go alone...

mcmarto

What a crazy guy he is, I would just plan on the movie without him, sheesh. Or I would be staying at grandma's with niece and nephew, at least you would have some peace, and some fun.

Hang in there mcmarto, you know that TOM will pack on at least 2 pounds, I think you are doing great. Just wait til it is all gone, you will be just fine.

Sounds like God needs to kick the dh in the rear again.

I completely understand the feeling of just wanting to eat out your frustrations and start over on Monday. I hope getting away and spending time with your family makes you feel better. Are you going to stay at Grandma's, too? I'd be tempted to spend the whole weekend away from the jerk and let him see what life without you is like.

I hope things improve soon. Remember that you're doing all this healthy stuff for you, not for anyone else. And you're worth it.

Thanks Crazy and Kilogo!

Well I had an SBD breakfast...then...took an apple to the games...my DH ended up calling me and apologizing...but the entire time I was out I just kept thinking...hmmm McD's...then Dunkin' Donuts...then maybe some cake?...

Well we were driving back into the city and decided to stop for a late lunch...it was after 2...well...my mom asks me if I am still on my plan...I say yes...I held strong and had a salad.....my leftovers are in the fridge for later...since its only 6 now!...

I logged on here and at my SBD site to calm myself down and keep myself motivated...I was also watching a Sports Illustrated show...not to compare myself...HELLo...just to keep reminding myself that I have to put a suit on in May!...

I think this is all helping cause I am feeling better!...

I am vowing now to do exercise everyday...even if only for 15 mins...I will be starting with a walk/jog on my treadmill...when it gets nicer out I will head outside for my walks...and as soon as I can get my friend at school motivated...we will head to the gym twice a week and I will use the ellipitical...eventually adding in strength training...but I am getting ahead of myself...for now...15-30 mins...no excuses!...

I need the exercise to help jumpstart my weightloss and keep me on this downward spiral...15 weeks until Punta Cana...30 lbs can be gone by then...I won't be upset if its only 20...at least it will be closer to my goal!...

Like I mentioned in Chum's journal...this is soooo difficult...these past 6 weeks I have been working really hard to stay motivated and stay on plan...a few have noticed but I feel that most have not because I am currently heavier then I am normally...by about 10lbs...I know I need to stop thinking about this...and thinking I have lost these pounds before...this negative talk is not good...and I should not rely on others to keep me motivated...it just helps and makes you feel good!...

Well off I go to walk!...

Tomorrow...another walk in the a.m...and...later in the day...a Superbowl Party...it should be fun...I am going with my friend I work with...and its at my old assistant principal's home...I kind of hope my DH comes along too...we will see!...

Later!

I am feeling much better!...

mcmarto

I mean it.

You know how your DH is. This isn't the first time he has been a weenie and probably won't be the last. How you react to it in terms of your eating and your health is up to YOU. Show him how strong you are. WE know you can be strong. HAVE FAITH IN YOURSELF that you are strong enough to resist the cake and other evil temptations or anything else you might find on your own to sabotage yourself b/c he is being a bastard (I know of what I speak, obviously, from personal experience).

You've really been doing so fantastic with the healthy eating and exercising, Mc. Your heart thanks you for it. The rest of your internal organs thank you for it. Hell, even I thank you for it, b/c it helps me stay motivated when it is damn hard much of the time.

Just keep your eye on the ball. Think of it this way. If you handle this one with grace and self-confidence, the next time someone is an ass (probably will be DH, haha) it will be a breeze for you not to punish yourself...

Perhaps you can make some smut/slut/kamut at your grandma's and throw it at him when you get home. Ooo. Or you could put it in his shoes!!!

Thanks chummers!

I am currently home...feeling much better...

I am not going to eat junk...I AM going to walk/jog on the treadmill!

You are right...Why should I punish myself?...I thought of this earlier...I thought...if I eat junk...then he wins...not that we are in a race or anything...but I have to prove to myself that I am stronger then that...this time I have...and...like you said...he will be a jerk again...sooner or later...I have proven that I can handle it this time...so...no excuses...I can do this without eating for comfort!...

mcmarto

It is 8:08 pm...I just finished 35 minutes on the treadmill...5 of which I jogged...

YAHOO!

:jn

Way to go on your whole day, Mc! I am SOOOO happy for & proud of you for sticking to your plan for lunch, then getting in that exercise. You are awesome!

Have a great time at the Superbowl party!

Lisrey :up:

Hello...Hello...Hello...

Saturday ended well...now Sunday has begun and even though its gloomy out...I feel great for making it through ... still on SBD...and with my first "major" workout under my belt (remember...I did walk twice before during the first month...hahaha)...I am going to do some surfing on the net...(looking for Seattle info)...I plan on going in about 5 weeks...I will know for sure on Friday if and when my friend and I book the trip...I am excited!...

I have plans to walk/jog on the treadmill again at 2...then getting ready and off to pick up my friend for the Superbowl party...I will definitely eat something before I leave...just in case their are not too many SBD choices...

I would really love to drop another 10-12 lbs by Seattle...so lets say 215 is my goal...I know I can do it...especially with the added exercise push...This will help me get below my first goal (see below)...and will give me 27lbs x $10= $270 to shop with in Seattle (will have to do my weigh in/shop early) since it will be much more fun to shop out of town!...OR...split the $$$ and spend some on the 21st when I get back!...

Well...I am off...Thanks Lisrey for the cheers!... :o

mcmarto

Congratulations, Mc! I'm so happy for you! That was a big deal and you made it through beautifully. Good for you!

Thanks Kil!... :D

Guess what?...My intention was to walk/jog 35 mins...but I had some old CD's playing on my headset and had to here just one more song...I ended up going 55 mins, with 6 mins of jogging!!!...I guess 55 mins was my true intention!...

I feel really good!

I am now getting ready to go!...Have a nice night!...

Tomorrow I hope to get up in the a.m. and walk...gonna go see Million Dollar Baby right after work since my DH is off!!!...

Later!...

mcmarto

Hi

Congrats on the workouts. I like listening to good music or an interesting book on tape while walking. Because I want to hear one more song or one more chapter of the book. And I lose track of time and go some much farther. Unfortunately, at the gym we are limited to 30 minutes at peak times.

I'm glad you were able to work past the negative thoughts. We all get them once in a while, especially when our hubby's are jerks.

Have a wonderful day.
Renee:)

Thanks Arfain!

I use the tv and my headset...so if the music is boring...I channel surf!...hahaha!

Well...its official...I am 226 today!...1 pound more then I was on my last official weigh in...1-26-05...

Now...in the last 11 days I have managed to gain a pound!...HELLO...
Let's see...anything different?
*Well I was on Penicillin for 4 of those days and had to stop because it was dehydrating me so much my tongue felt like sandpaper.
*I had PMS for 3 days, and then my TOM for 4 days...
*I worked out twice...

What I did do was stay on SBD...I have not had real sugar or anything white or super fatty, fried, or highly processed in over 6 weeks!

I have averaged about 1500 calories a day...

I don't get it...but my goal is to continue to stay focused and exercise for at least 15 minutes a day...no excuses!

I was a lazy butt this a.m....too dark...did not get up...so after the movie/dinner tonight I will do a walk/jog!

Off to work!

mcmarto

Are you kidding me, you don't get it?????? Look at what has been happening to your poor body, it is a wonder you are here to post at all. Let's give mcmarto a break, lets tell her how amazing it is that she has stayed on SBD, how great it is that through all those things she has exercised TWICE.

Hang in there mcmarto, you are going to beat this thing, you are going to lose, you are going to get strong and healthy. You are going to WIN!!!!!!!!!!

Crazy's right. Plus, you don't weigh every day, so you don't know the normal fluctuations your body has. It could be that you were 2 pounds lower the day before you weighed, and 2 pounds lower the day after you weighed. You just picked the wrong day. Your body will go up and down on its own whim sometimes, depending on salt, water, TOM, etc. Don't let the scale have any effect on your resolve. The numbers WILL come down if you stick to your plan... and we know you CAN!

Lisrey :hug:

Thanks Crazy and Lisrey!

Today begins week 7!...WOW!

Well I went to see "Million Dollar Baby" after school today...on my own...my DH was too tired to go?...I thought it was a good movie...

Afterwards I picked up a salad...yum!...(Did you think I would ever react this way to a salad?) :laugh:

I did walk 50 mins today...I am pretty tired!...

Now I know I should not beat myself up about the scale...so I am successfully letting it go...I will weigh in again on Monday!...Try to stay off the scale before then...

mc

Hi

They are right, your body has it's ups and downs. Next week you may see that extra pound and a couple more gone. But don't worry about. You are doing wonderful staying with the progam and now you are exercising:)

The class I'm taking encourages us not to put to much emphasis on the scale. We are concentrating on inches. Becaue the scale may not move but the tape measure will. We are only being weighed and measured twice - once at the beginning and once at the end.
I like using the treadmill in front of the tv. I will put a good movie in and get lost in it. and next thing I know I've walked an hour or so.

have a wonderful day.

Renee:)

Thanks Arfain!

I think I may be noticing a pattern...losing the first 3 weeks then...the last 7-10 days is a standstill due to PMS...TOM...we will see how this coming month goes!...

I just finished walking 40 mins...I am getting sleepy...

Tomorrow I am on the team to do our local walk through...basically I walk into each classroom with 3 others...make observations...fill out a form...later we all meet and discuss what we saw...what needs improvement...etc...its my first time so it should be interesting...it will at least take up my afternoon!...


mcmarto

HI

Exercise will help. There will be times that there are standstills, it's natures way of adjusting. At least that is what they tell me. My son's teacher is on a team like that. They put out a pamphlet of changes they would like to see made, what has been done and where the school is going in the future. My daughter's teacher keeps having to go to Germany for classes, then he comes back and gives them to the rest of the teachers. Of course, he is heartbroken to leave his students and go to Germany for a week.

Have a great week.
Renee:)

It is Wednesday night!

Just wanted to post in that...even though I had to stay later at school due to the walk through and did not get home until 4:45...and...had to make dinner...and...had to be at my friends for girls night by 6:00...I still managed to walk/jog for 30 mins...so I didn't get to her house until 6:15...so what! :D

The walk through went well...the discussion was fine...I did well again today...as the days go by...they seem to get easier!...

It is cold here again...lower 20's...we had a little snow...but nothing that really stuck...

Thanks for stopping by Arfain...I guess you are right about our bodies adjusting...etc...but...after 11 days of doing everything right?...It just plain stinks...even though I have heard of others who had gone with a month or more without any change!...

Well I am going to weigh in tomorrow...Thursday and Mondays...until then!...

mcmarto

Yahoo!

I weighed in today ... I am down the pound...plus an extra!...SO...I am down 18 lbs!... :jn

Next weigh in...Monday...I am trying to limit it to only Thursdays and Mondays...so far so good...I hope I can take off another before then!...

mc

Way to go, Mc! You are rolling!

Keep this up, woman. I am proud of you that you didn't let that last weigh-in get you down. Stick to your plan and you will continue to go down on the scale. No more yo-yo!

Lisrey :cheers:

Well I went to my brothers after work to babysit my nephew!...

I did not get home until 10..BUT...I still got on the treadmill for 30 mins!...Yahoo!... :D

Off to zzzzzzzz...tomorrow is a big day...its our schools Valentines Day Dance...hahaha!...I need to get up early to get the kids a treat...plus I bought a bunch of pencils...erasers...a little bit of candy...and other V-day things to put in little bags for them!...

mc

Hi

Congrats on the pounds gone! And for getting on the treadmill. You are doing great working that exercise in.

Have a wonderful weekend.
renee:)

Congrats on another pound gone!!!

18 gone!

Wow, just 2 more and it will be the big 20, very exciting!!!

Thanks Arfain and Crazy!...

Thank you...Thank you very much!...

I feel greaaaat!...

I made it through a tempting day...I had a small party for my students...I had them make Valentines Day cards...and then they had mini chocolate cupcakes...some of those extremely sugary frosted cookies...and Cheetos...I know...I shouldn't be giving them junk...but I set up a lot less then usual!...

Well it all smelled so good...I really wanted a mini cupcake and I read the nutrion label over like 10 times...but...I passed...then I was thinking I wanted Cheetos...heck I never even eat those...but...I passed...

I brought the leftover treats...and some treats that were given to me home for my DH...

I am getting ready to have dinner...then wait an hour and walk!...This is day 7!!!

No big plans this weekend...possibly watch some movies and walk outdoors if its warm out...I already made it to Target and Costco...so I could actually just stay in all weekend...I do have report cards to work on...but that won't take long!...

Have a nice weekend everyone!...

mcmarto

:ribbon: Great job with all the walking, Mc! That's real dedication to do it when you get home late in the evening. And passing up the party treats. Good for you!!

Lisrey :*

Ah, mcmarto, see there, Lisrey gave you the award pin again!!! Good for you!!!

Yo McMarto!!

YOU GO GIRL!!

I am so glad to see how well you are doing! How fantastic for you!
And to be passing up those cupcakes..............wow! I would have been drooling all over them to the point they would not be fit to hand out.........haha

Keep it up lady! You can do it! I just know you can!

Ok...so the movie thing did not workout...our DVD player was acting up...and I decided not to walk cause I was tired...I felt a little pressure with the 7 day a week thing so decided to cut it back to 6 days a week...minimum 15 minutes...this helps keep my mind happy!...

I was asleep before 9...so I guess I was really tired!...

Now today I just finished 50 mins on the treadmill...9 mins of that I jogged!...WOW...My legs did feel better...stronger...so maybe the one day of rest was a good idea!!!...

NOW...I have a confession to make...........this past Monday...I chose to eat a doughnut...I wanted it...it smelled good...it was the cake texture I was looking for and it was chocolate...enough said...........I felt guilty for 5 mins...then let it go...I am here to say...it did not cause me to eat off my plan for the rest of the day...I did not use it as an excuse to not exercise, get off my plan for good, or eat more sugar...and...I have been fine since!!!...

I feel great...I got over my first "real" sugar experience without falling apart!!!...

YAHOO!!!

I know that I will make it this time...so far getting through one stressful weekend with my DH...and now eating a doughnut and not falling off plan!...

I figure I cannot ban sugar forever...its unrealistic...I should be able to eat something every now and then and not feel guilty.....and not fall of plan!...Its life...its my True Intention!!!...

Thanks so much Lisrey...Crazy and Sandy for stopping by and cheering me on...your posts help keep me on track!...

OH...and of course I had to weigh...I am bad...I am down to 222...that is 2 more pounds...

Why is this a big deal?...This is the weight I usually weigh in at on Jan. 1st...(well since 2001) except for 2004 when I was about 202...but then I binged...ate...ate...and ate my way to 242 last year (extra stress of finishing up grad school and finding a new job)...this was my highest weight ever...so now I am back to 222...and now ... the original weight battle begins...to lose 77 pounds and get down to 145!!!

The lowest I have gotten in the last 9 years is 198.5...can't wait to pass that number...months away...but a true goal!!!...

Gosh...I have not seen anything under 198 since...1994!!!...The lowest I was then was 180...eeek...I have not been under 160 since 1992!!!...The year the weight gain began...I was originally 140...I will be happy with 145...heck...150...guess I won't really know until I get there!...

Have a great weekend...my DH has been depressed...in the dumps...eating lots...he promises to walk with me tomorrow near the lake (if its not too cold)...this will be fun cause maybe we can go an hour or more!!!...

mcmarto

Good job, Mc! One donut and that's it. No 'oh well, screw the rest of the day too' attitude. That's tremendous progress.

Hooray for the scale moving again, too. It is frustrating when you see no results for a while. But now you're back at it. You're fast approaching goal #1, too, I see.

Thanks Kilogo...yes...I am fast approaching goal #1...can't wait!!!...

My DH and I went to our local breakfast place (I always get a veggie omelet...no potatoes or french bread)...then we went to go walk by the lake since it was 38 out...pfft...very gloomy today compared to yesterday...we had planned a 90 minute walk...but...it started raining...so...it ended up being 50 mins...at a little faster pace! :D

I plan on walking again later...what the heck...I have the bug!!!...

Today...I must write up my report cards...and besides that...nothing much!...I watched my nephew last night...so my brother ordered me dinner...I have some leftovers for today...so I don't have to cook!...

This coming week is testing at school...so in the a.m. I test...then in the afternoon I give my students extended time with their tests...so a nice...lazy week!...We have 14 more school days before spring break!...AND...4 weeks until Seattle!!!...

On Tuesday we are going to see our accountant about our taxes...hopefully he can work miracles and get us some money...we made more last year...and we don't have any property or kids...eeek!...

Wednesday we hope to go to the auto show...we have not gone in years...but since we are looking for a new car this year...its a good idea!!!...

Thursday I am meeting a friend...(don't mind my schedule here...it will help me figure out when I will fit in the working out)...hahaha!...

Later!...

mcmarto

My goodness Mc,

You are one busy person! I am exhausted just reading your post......... :laugh:

Good for you having the one doughnut, but staying on track the rest of the day. There is no reason for us to have to do without anything we really want, as long as we do it in moderation instead of going overboard. There are always going to be more doughnuts, right? No reason to eat every one in sight today. That is a lesson I too have had to learn. Why it took me this long, I don't have a clue. But I am so glad that I finally got it!!

Have a great Sunday!

Thanks Sandy!!!

Well I have made it through...its official...7 weeks on SBD...20lbs lost!!!...

I had hoped to have some SBD approved choco covered strawberries today...but...had to work late (boring meeting)...so I did not make it to the grocery store!...

My DH and I just went to the neighborhood diner...I had a low carb wrap...my eating today was not the best...I have to plan better...I had some sausage for breakfast...cheese as a snack...a apple with peanut butter for lunch...then the wrap...so I let myself get hungry...big no no...then I ate the entire wrap (when honestly 1/2 would have been enough!!!)...I stayed within my calories...but...still not the best day!...

My DH is getting motivated...we are 14 weeks away from Punta Cana!!!...So...he skipped a lot of the processed carbs he would normally eat...and...worked out today!...

My friend from work and I booked our Seattle trip...we leave in 4 weeks...if anyone has been there and can give me some good tips...let me know!!!...

Well tomorrow is tax day...keep your fingers crossed we get some good news!... :laugh:

mcmarto

Hi

Congrats on only eating one dounut! And not letting it ruin your whole day. You are doing wonderful. 7 weeks is great.

Good luck with the taxes. We had ours done a couple of weeks ago and are waiting on our refund. I did them but hubby didn't trust me so he took them to the tax center on base and had them done. I was within $20 on federal and $4 on state. Men are so funny.

You been busy, and have so much to look forward to: spring break, Seattle and Punta Cana. Our spring break this year is in April. What kind of testing are you having this week? My son's grade has testing also.

Have a great day.
Renee:)

Thanks Arfain!

We are giving ISAT tests this week...today was good for me...I had planning time in the a.m...and in the afternoon I subbed for our 4th grade teacher who got sick and had to leave early!...One of my kids said to me "you used to be a little fat before, but now you look skinnier to me"...that is a compliment for sure!...hahaha! :laugh:

I was wearing a pair of pants I had not fit into since a year ago...they are still a little snug...but comfortable!...I can't wait until they are too big!..

I had to rush home after work to get our tax stuff...then head out to a very far suburb to meet my DH at the accountants..it was rainy...ack...I spent close to 4 hours in the car there and back...to make matters worse...I had to wait for my DH in a non-SBD fast food parking lot...it was dinner time...and I ended up with a non SBD dinner...NOW...it was my decision to have it...I talked myself through it...and made the decision to eat it...so...I will not dwell ... I definitely went over my calrories today...waiting until about 9 to walk...one good thing...our accountant got us some $$$...even with being in a higher tax bracket this year...so that was good!...

Tomorrow we have plans to go to the auto show so that should be fun...

Off to relax before my walk...gotta walk some of this bloat off!!!!...

mcmarto 8-|

Well...Wednesday we went to the auto show...counted that as my walking for the day since we spent close to 2 hours there...I was exhausted by the time we had left...

We drove to an Italian place we enjoy...I asked them to make me the eggplant/chicken parmesan with little to no breading...they did just that...I ate half and brought the other half home...I noticed the sauce tasted a little sweet to me...I woke up extremely thirsty and when I weighed in I nearly fainted...EEEK!!!...

Today I tested the 5th graders...then had to sub in the first grade in the afternoon...after school I drove out to the burbs to visit my friend...we went to dinner...I had an SBD approved meal...but then shared a chocolate dessert with her...baaaaad!...

I think the combo of the scale and my current choco craving did me in...its 2 weeks before TOM...this is when I always crave chocolate and fried foods...I am a bit disappointed with myself...but tomorrow is a new day!...

I am banishing the scale until my next major weigh in...March 15th...the day I leave for Seattle...I was supposed to have the major weigh in on March 21st (for my shopping incentive)...but that is the day after Seattle and I fear waiting until "after" the trip...plus...I can use the money I have earned to shop in Seattle!!!...So...the scale goes into the closet until then...it is making me to neurotic!!!... X-(

I did not walk Tues...or today...boohoo...so this week will just make 5 days...but...I did do 55 mins on Monday...and close to 2 hours (at a slower pace) on Wed...so...tomorrow I will try to walk for another 50 mins or so...my DH and I are going to a friends for dinner...I asked her to e-mail me the menu...in case I have to bring my own...

I plan on going back to SBD phase I...at least for a week...I need to feel lite again!.... :)

Well 1 more day left of this work week...then a nice 3 day ... busy ... weekend!...

Have a great Friday!!!

mcmarto

Hi

Isn't it nice when the weight loss gets noticed. I'm glad the accountant got money back for you, we got our refund today.:) Most of it is going into savings.

I did much better this month with the chocolate cravings. I did give in and had a piece of chocolate last night and had some chocolate covered raisins yesterday but I logged them both in. And I still managed to stay within my calories. And the raisins gave me a boost of iron which I've been low in.

Sometimes, it is a good idea to hide the scale for a while, we become obssessed with it and it drives us nuts. Right now I'm trying to think in terms of inches.

And you are doing wonderful. In every journey there will be a few detours or steps back, it's what you do with them that counts. Do you give up or learn and move on. You are moving on. :)
Have a good weekend.
Renee:)

Thanks for the support Arfain...and reminding me to stay on track!...

The scale has been banished...after 1 sneek peak...hey...I needed it to compare it in 3.5 weeks...hahaha!...

Well I am off to work...kind of in a peppy mood...I received the retro pay they owed me for getting my Masters...it was over $300...more then I expected...so that was good...its also Friday...last day of testing...have a busy weekend planned...always fun!...

Well...have a great weekend everyone!

Stay strong...mcmarto

I hope you enjoy your weekend too, Mc!

Don't let TOM give you any excuses to stray from your plan. Be strong. Think of your trips. Think of your success so far and how you want to get past the hurdle. You can do it! :mus:

Lisrey :*

Thanks Lisrey...you are so right!...TOM basically messes with my body for 18-20 days out of a month...I mean...the fight starts the 2 weeks before...then it lasts 4 or 5 days...ahhhhhhhhhhh!...

It did not seem that bad last month...but this month the cravings...eeek!...

Now...to tell you more about my bad week...

Tues. as you know I chose to have a lot of fast food...not good...
Wed. was better but I felt that the marinara sauce I had was extremely sweet...
Thurs...ack...I had a burger (bun and all) a few potato waffle fries...and 1/2 of a chocolate desset...
Fri...I ate nothing all day...was too busy...I did not even get hungry...no headache...nothing...I get home and had 2 pb girl scout cookies...and we ordered pizza (I did get tons of veggies and ordered a small one)!...

AHHHHHHHHH!!!...

I do not know if I am getting bored of the plan...if its the cravings...or what?...I hope to banish the scale after Mondays weigh in...I must see the damage...then I hope to follow phase II...with more fruit...but still little to no white sugar...I do plan on counting the calories...and...working out everyday (but 5 days will be fine)...

OH...the working out...so far only twice this week...I am dressed to walk now...so off I go...and will walk for sure tomorrow!!!...So that will make 4 days this week...better then none...my 3 week break is coming up too (2 more weeks)...hopefully it will be warmer and nicer out by then (wishful thinking) and I will go back to the gym...I do miss the elliptical trainer...

I am sticking with cardio for now...at least until I get under 200...then I will add in the strength training...I want to rid myself of more of this f a t !!!...

Well...off to walk... :dn

mcmarto

Hi Mc,

I would say that as long as you remain committed, those occasional "bad" days won't really hurt you. Just get back to what works for you, and the pounds will come off.

I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but it's too cold for walking here. When I got up this morning it was only 8°F (-14°C) here, and I doubt it is too much warmer at present. The high today is not even going to get above freezing.........eeeekkk!!

Hope you have a good walk though. At least you are moving, and not just sitting still 24/7. That has to count for something.

Have a great weekend!

Hi Mc. Healthy weight loss isn't a short-term affair. It's absolute lifestyle change, which isn't easy. Sounds like the honeymoon is over and it's time to embrace the long-term aspect of this weightloss relationship.

4 days of cardio this week is great. Be proud of yourself for that! Why not add strength training now? No matter what your size, adding muscle will help you lose inches and burn fat faster.

Thanks Sandy and Kilogo...I listen to your words intently!...

I think the honeymoon is over...I saw a 19/20lb loss last Monday...its been soooooo tough to get it off...keep it off...etc...etc...

I had no type of emotional set backs this week...just wanted some of the foods I had eaten...(maybe just some poor planning)...especially the sweets...but now...the feelings of guilt, feeling fat, bloated...angry at myself are setting in...spiraling me to keep up with the overeating!...I need to stop the madness...but I have a feeling...until tomorrow...it will not end!...

I did walk yesterday...a 40 minute walk jog...I jogged every 3rd minute (for the first 30)...so 30 minutes walking...10 minutes jogging...I kind of liked that set up...I never got bored and burned more calories!...

I hope to weigh in tomorrow (such a big event)......then head over to the health club for the ellipitical trainer...it snowed here a little...I think we expect more...ack...

You are right Kil about adding in strength training now...but I guess I am just not wanting to commit myself to so much time at the gym...hahaha!...Not yet!...

Well today I will walk/jog...then head over to deliver the cake/cupcakes to my nephew's first birthday (my nieces and I did a great job with those cupcakes...they have neon frostings...blue, pink, green, purple)...This party should be interesting...my SIL's family is huge...her mom ordered up a mini travelling zoo!!!...HELLO!...Well it goes from 2-6...then...I am meeting some friends for Mexican...so I do not plan on eating at the party...just waiting to have a later dinner!...

Well...I am off...

mcmarto

Mc, you know what's going on here. DON'T let it happen! You have worked too hard to slip back now. You don't want to be heavier than you were when you started again. You CAN do this. Remember all the articles you've read and the information you've soaked in? One slip does not mean you have no chance of further success. If you get right back with the plan, you'll be fine. You can eat some of the foods you've missed. You have to plan that into your life; you can't just deprive yourself. Maybe the weight won't come off as fast, but you have to PERSIST. THAT is what is needed. I really want to see you succeed, Mc, and you have to be strong and not cave in... You have dreams of 199! They don't just have to be dreams! It CAN be your year!

Snowing here, too... we're supposed to get 4-6" today, and I have to drive to work in 2 hours. Hmmm... Blech.

Good job with the exercise! 4 days in a week is as close to 5 as you can get. That's GREAT! Have a wonderful time today but watch your eating & get yourself back on track. Food does not have to control you!

Lisrey :coach:

Thanks Lisrey...you did tell me to plan for this...

I am trying my best to get out...my DH annoyed me a bit this a.m. cause I told him I wanted to have my french bread with my breakast (still skipped the potatoes and had Splenda in the coffee)...well he makes a comment that I have failed on my plan...and that he had been so proud of me and had told so many people how I had successfully lost 20lbs...

So...I let him know that it was just a few things this week...and that does not mean that I am off the plan...if this is supposed to be a lifestyle...slips will happen...so...I got my frustrations out on the treadmill...I only had time for 32 mins...but I did jog 7 of those......I have been stretching my legs (especially my calves) and notice that after a few jogs...my calves hurt and they are tight!...Any suggestions anyone???...

Well I am off to get ready to go...I should be out of here in 15 mins...eeek!...

mc

What a party!...Their were over 100 people there!...She has the biggest family...unbelieveable!...

Our side of the family took up 1 table of 12...The other 10 tables were her family!...

It was busy non-stop...I was in the kitchen prepping and getting the kids food out...pizzas, tater tots, and chicken nuggets...the place only had one stove/oven...so it took forever!...The adult food was pre-made so just needed some warming up...

They had this woman come in to show animals for an hour...she had snakes...turtles (small and large)...a pig, a hedgehog, a giant parrot, and a bunch of others I did not see!!!...I was setting up the cake at this time...my SIL ordered it too small...even though we made 60 cupcakes...it was all gone within 5 minutes of cutting...seriously...I thought I was going to lose a hand...hahaha!...She also set up some candy and apples with caramel dip...overall it went well!!!...

I ended up not meeting my friends for dinner...one of them came down with the flu...so I came home and elevated my feet while I watched The Motorcycle Diaries...

I weighed in today...ack...+4lbs...I am still down 16...which is good...I am back on Phase I today...seriously...I am getting ready to walk on the treadmill...then do a load of laundry at my parents ... go to Costco and Jewel...and come back home and lounge the rest of the day!...

mcmarto

Hi

In every journey we must take a few steps backwards. That is how we learn. You have been doing wonderful. Do you write everything down. Have you taken your measurements. Doing both may help. These are things I'm learning in class. The gain may just be a temporary water gain. Good luck with things. Have a great day.
Renee:)

Hey Arfain...thanks for stopping by!

WOW...Friday already...I have been sooooooooo busy this week!

For starters...I did not stick to Phase I...Monday is a blur...I know I did some shopping...but that's all I remember...Tues, Wed, and Thurs I had to stay after school for meetings...Tuesday night was girls night...Wed my DH and I went to dinner...Thursday I was meeting a friend (the one I am babysitting for on Saturday)...

Well...lets go back to Tuesday...my DH calls in for no reason...claims he is sick...but he is just full of bologna...so on Wed...they called him off cause they said they were not that busy (hopefully it will pick up soon)...so on Thursday they call him off again...I was like what???...My DH seems to think its his punishment for calling in sick...he talks to his partner who tells him that another person or two did stay home...and that he only worked until noon...ok...fine...they called him off again today!...I am furious..........guess his boss and the owner are out of town...so the dispatcher is running the show...I am assuming he does not like my husband cause he ended up only working 1 day this week!...Sorry...but everyone needs to take turns...being called off one day...I could deal...even two...but he should have been at work today!!!! X-(

So now I am left with the stress of trying to figure out how to pay next weeks bills with this weeks pay...etc...

So...Phase I ... out the door...for the most part I have not eaten terribly...I had some donuts...eeek...then cookies and a little chocolate another day........but everything else is normal...I managed some exercise on Mon and Tues...but that's it!...The scale is the same!...

So...tonight I am babysitting my nephew...I hope my DH tags along so we can watch some of the DVD's I just received...he is sort of in his "funk"...and has already used up all of his allowance...hahaha...he was actually bugging me for more money today...HELLO...no work...no money...he does not get sick days!!!...

Tomorrow I am babysitting my friends son...he is 2...and a ball of energy...it will be a full day...from 2 until bedtime (its her sisters wedding)...I will probably spend the night since they may not be home until 1 or 2 a.m.....

Sunday...free day...gonna just relax......hopefully if its nice out my DH and I can do breakfast then walk near the lake!...

Today is our schools history fair...I was busy with that all week too...the judges are hear now...then later we have awards!...Another responsibility done...next week we have our "Family Reading Night"...I am hoping to do some face painting...then...spring break...three glorious weeks off!!!...Yahoo!!!...AND...Seattle...fun!...

Well ... I am hoping that next week I can go back to Phase I for the two weeks before Seattle...plus...workout some more (getting to the health club too)...I expect my TOM next week...that stinks...but maybe then I can stay strong and on plan!...I need to reach that 10% ... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!


mcmarto

WOW...its Monday...

I weighed in the same...226...so the 4lb gain is official!...

I am back on Phase I and doing well...I have set up several goals for the next 2-3 weeks!

For the next 2 weeks I am back on Phase I...I hope to weigh in on March 14th (the day I leave for Seattle) at 218...my first 10% goal...I am planning on 5 days of working out this week (big step since I expect my TOM in a day or two)...and since Friday is my last day before 3 glorious weeks off for spring break...I will go to the health club next week - 5 days...I really want to burn up tons of calories on the elliptical!...

Then...Seattle...I hope to stick to Phase I...and have a few Phase II days if I really want something...we will be doing a lot of walking...so that will have to count as my exercise!...My goal for this week is to not gain weight!...

Well...this weekend I spent most of my time babysitting...my nephew on Friday (my DH did not tag along)...a friends 2 year old on Saturday...and my DH on Sunday (hahaha)...well Sunday we did the breakfast thing...but it was too cold to go walk by the lake (I had some pancakes...for sure fearing Phase I on Monday)...we went grocery shopping...and...then I came home and watched The Village...after that I was all about my Oscar pre-shows...I had a little party...just Olive and I...oh...and 1 crasher...my DH...I made choco covered strawberries and had some of my favorite chips...my DH actually went to workout at the club...he said it was packed...terrible...but he mainly just likes the jacuzzi and sauna...

Today...back to work...we had an emergency meeting after school in regards to next years schedule...they want us to vote on whether we want to stay year round or go traditional...I am thinking about 90% wants to keep it the way it is...we vote tomorrow...the only thing is our year round schedule may change...I liked the track we were on...but they may be eliminating it!...

Well my DH is back to work today...he does not think he will be home until 8:30...he seems depressed...I feel bad...but...he has to work...no calling in this week!...

Funny but I had kind of hoped he would be home at a normal time (which right now is between 4-6)...for a few seconds I considered going to pick up a dessert after work...but...I held strong and reminded myself of my goals!!!...Well I am off to try one of the dance videos on the cable channel...then the treadmill...If I continue to be inspired I hope to wash dishes and clean the bathroom...maybe even sweep!...WOW...hahaha!

Can't wait until Friday...woohoo!...

mcmarto

Mc, you have good plans. Stick with them! It's great that you avoided the dessert temptation! You are gonna get over your hurdle, I just know it. Keep going!

Lisrey :mus:

Well mcmarto, you are sure the busy babysitter, wow.

Good control on the dessert, or should we say, no dessert!!!

I love all your exercise goals, you can do it, don't let anything get in the way, this is for you and you want it!!!

Love hubbys 'workout' - hottub and sauna, lol.

Hello!

Yesterday I did a African...Funk...Belly Dancing video...well its on my cable...I chose it cause it was 32 mins...the African dancing was a bit challenging...the Funk dancing was not bad...the belly dancing was just terrible so I stopped it then...I think I did it for 25 mins...then I walked on the treadmill for 25 mins...woohoo!!!...

Day two...back on Phase I!!!...No temptations today...I woke up with a slight headache...and...cramps...but I feel ok now...

What a day...One of my 4th grade students has been acting up...serious attitude...its been pretty bad since we came back in January...but...these past few weeks its worse...then...I find out I have to go sub in the third grade for the afternoon...not too bad...their is only one real trouble maker in the class...she only has 18 students...after a lot of math work...we played some games...

Well...3 more days and its spring break...I can't wait!!!...We did not vote today for next years schedule...guess they are going to wait until we come back in March?...Gotta ask about that...

Well...off to relax before I walk on the treadmill!!!...

Thanks for stopping by Lisrey and Crazy...I am feeling like I am getting over this hump...and it feels good!... :D

mcmarto

I did make it onto the treadmill on Tuesday...but then the madness of my week began...

Wednesday I was at work and found out that some teachers had voted on Tuesday, I was annoyed I was overlooked, ends up that the vote didn't count...etc...well my principal sent a note home to parents featuring both our current schedule and the traditional schedule, she wanted the parents to vote...ends up the parents also like the year round calendar, so it stays the same!...

...Wednesday a.m. I got a call from my DH, they had switched his partner at work (the guy he was with he had requested back in December and they had been working together for 2 months)...well to make a long story short, it ends up now that he is back with his original partner (his old friend that he realized had changed and he could not work with), he is mad, threatening to quit...blah...blah...blah...I had such high anxiety on Wed...all day, it felt like my heart was beating so fast...the fear of him quitting his job...etc....plus they had sent me last minute in a cab with 2 of our students to another school for the area spelling bee...it was fun to get out of the building, but I just felt out of sorts...not time to plan anything for my students...etc...

Well...I asked him to reconsider quitting, this is just not a good time to make a job change, we have 2 vacations planned for May, we were getting ready to see the mortgage broker, etc...but...because as I believe my DH is bipolar...he has a hard time thinking about anyone but himself...etc...he cannot "look ahead" its only the here and now...

Last night when we were talking about his work he mentioned that they had hired a new guy a few months ago and that he had overheard that the guy is bipolar so he asks me what that is (even though I have repeatedly given him this info in the past)...I end up reading him all this info and he freaks...basically it defines him...now I am not a doctor but I know that if my DH went in they would diagnose him...I think he is coming into the realization that his mood swings are not normal and he really does not have to live with them...I guess when its the only thing you know, you assume that its normal...for years I have attempted to lead him to get help and I hope that this is the year he goes in and seeks it...

If anything, I may need some type of support group myself!...

Well...the chocolate cake I have been eating the last 3 days has not helped, plus...I finally got my TOM and I am super miserable...I am hoping for the next 10 days to stick to Phase I...get rid of this bloat and drop a few pounds...I will walk this weekend then head to they gym all next week for the elliptical...I also have to clean this place up...

My friend is getting a baby pug tomorrow...I bought her a few books (Pugs for Dummies and a book to read to her students...Unlovable)...I can't wait to go over and visit...he will be all black and I get to babysit him for 2 weeks in June when she goes to Hawaii...how exciting!...I have to go pick out some gifts for him tomorrow...from Olive of course!...hahaha!...

I met with my other friend after work and we discussed our Seattle trip, things we want to see and do......fun...10 more days!...

Well...I am off...until later!...

mcmarto