Join us - Weekly Weigh in 7/23

Hey Kim, Congrats on your 1 pound gain- i KNOW YOU WERE PROBABLY thrilled! you are doing great! I think you should hold off on exercise until you get your losing to stop for good Hugs, Britt

Well, exercise???? Hmmm.. I should but I don't. I know that is part of my problem, I just don't have the energy after picking up after 6 kids (well 5 since my oldest is now in the army). I think they are a lot of exercise themselves.. LOL... I was exercising on my treadmill in the beginning, but we needed to put the treadmill out in the garage to make room for a piano (that is now not being used at all..grrrrr), so I haven't been able to use my treadmill. I am hoping to get rid of the piano soon and get my treadmill back and get back to working out a bit. Anyway.. here are my stats... Starting weight = 309 Last week = 190 This week = 191 Total Loss = +1 I had a busy weekend of Tiger baseball games and stuff and eating like I shouldn't, so I know what my problem was this week.... Gonna get back on track for this coming week. Keep your fingers crossed for me that I can fight off that darn carb monster this week... Shawn M.

Shawn Good job posting your gain - keep it real! you said what you need to do! I look forwrad to see your LOSS next week you are doing great I cannot imagine 6 kids i have trouble keeping up with my house with just three!! hugs, Britt

Thanks Britt!!! You are such a great cheerleader!! You sure do help to keep us all motivated... I really need the encouragement this week too, because my son is still in town from his Dad's and I am making ALOT of food for him and it is so tempting. He is a big eater, but is very active with basketball and football, so he needs to keep his energy up. I just have to remind myself that I can't eat the same things he is eating... It is so hard sometimes... I just want one cookie or one brownie or a taste of this or a bite of that.... I know I don't eat nearly as much as I would have, but that is what is keeping my weight stalled... It all started with my new business venture with the gourmet food, then I had out of town guests that I was cooking for, and now my son is here until the 31st.... I have been good today so far though, lets just hope I can keep it up.... I did get to go golfing yesterday though, and I was able to do 18 holes..... I have not been able to golf for about 6 years and then I could only do 9 holes..... So I did have an accomplishment this week.... And I also think I looked pretty good in my size 10 skorts that I bought just for the occasion... LOL.... I was in a good mood that day.. I didn't golf the greatest, but I did great for how long it has been since I golfed, so I was very pleased with myself.... Sorry for writing a book.. I just wanted to share.... Shawn M.

Wow Shawn!!! Did you take a picture of you looking adorable in your golfing SKORT? Awesome. Good exercise. It is so hard everyday we have challenges ...like someone is saying "let's see how strong you are and how badly you want to make it to goal?" It certainly is hard. I am NOT one of those people who NEVER feels hungry or DOESN'T want the crap food (GOD BLEESS 'EM) . I do and i know how easILy I could veer off track - so I pay close attention - but every day is hard. I think about food a lot - a true food a holic - I guess. I just never want to go back to my old ways ... I worked so hard to get here. I am also not one of those people who exclaim "the weight is just falling off!" I, like you, feel like i have to fight for every pound!!! Don't get me wrong - i would have never been able to do tis without the tool of WLS ... but its ONLY a tool that needs a person to work it! HANG IN THER AND STAY FOCUSED FOR THE REST OF THE DAY! I am sitting on your shoulder cheering you on "you can do it Shawn - take it 1 day at a time!" By the way - you guys motivate me SO MUCH too! and I thank you hugs, Britt

You brought tears to my eyes when I read this post..... I feel so special now, thanks for rooting me on... I really need it right now.... There is so much JUNK in my house and I am soooo tempted.... It is hard, every day and I don't know how some can say that they aren't tempted anymore... It is very hard to break those food addictions after having them for so long.... but I know I can focus on one day at a time... OH and I did get pics of me in my outfit... My mom took an action shot of me hitting the ball... And it was one of my best drives too.... How awesome is that... LOL.... After she emails them to me, I will post them on my profile.... I know she is really busy this week so I don't know how quickly I will get them though... I will be sure and post when I do.... This board is so great for motivation and keeping things real.. I am so glad we all have each other to lean on during the rough times and to celebrate with during the up times.... Shawn M.

I am ALWAYS here to root you on girl

Shawn, We all suffer with these addictions, me included. I did something bad today and ate 1/2 of single serve apple pie for no reason. I have been good at just taking bites and moving on but today I hate 1/2 of that darn thing and wasted 160 calories and 12 grams of sugar for something that wasn't even very good and gave me a heavy feeling in my pouch. If that wasn't bad enough, I got so sleepy from the carbs I had to take a two hour nap.....Why did I eat it after the first bite when I thought that isn't that good, I would have been happier eating a fresh peach or watermelon. Anyway, sorry for the rant. I know it must be difficult with the children in your house and avoiding the junk they eat. I have tried my hardest to keep a lot of the junk out of this house but it still creeps back in here. I try to make better grocery shopping choices for everyone in the house and make sure that I always have a few snack alternatives available... Sweets are a big one for me so I keep the fresh fruit and even treat myself with a South Beach Diet cookie on occassion. This board is really great. I find myself getting BORED with the lifestyle and coming here keeps me motivated and reminded of the reason(s) why the lifestyle change is important. It is so easy to forget and I don't ever want to forget..... I can't wait to see the golf/outfit pics. HUGS, Christy

Thanks for the support Christy. It means a lot to me. I know what you mean about feeling tired and like crap when you eat the junk, I get the same way. Although today, I have done great and I feel good about that. When I got the munchies I ate my s/f popsicle. I can't wait to see the scale tomorrow.... Yes I weigh every day... LOL... It helps to keep me from getting WAY off track.... I am not only an addict to food, but to the scale as well.... LOL... I tried the once a week thing and I just can't do it... I did it in the beginning but I can't anymore... You are so right about the fact that we can't forget... It would all be worthless and pointless if we forgot where we came from and why.... Best of luck to you keeping your addictions at bay.... Sorry you didn't enjoy that apple pie... LOL.... Shawn M.

Great job staying on track today, that is my goal today too after yesterday's bad eating. BTW- I weigh daily too, sometimes more than once. HUGS Christy