3/14 goals and roll call - where are you in your journey??

Good morning, everyone. I thought that I would get this posted early today since I am at school. How did you do on your goals last week? I did okay - out of 7 days, I kept control most of them, but about 4 days, snacked - and a little too much at that. But, I'm looking at the 3 days as success and aiming higher this week. I was a little disappointed because I didn't get to work out a lot - went to my sisters Friday night (out of town) and so didn't get to the gym Friday or Saturday. Will hit it hard again tonight. Goals: 1. Keep control over food every day!!! 2. No evening snacking except popsicles. 3. SIT to eat - and only at the kitchen table. 4. Focus on eating and on when my stomach is no longer hungry so I don't overeat. 5. Increase the fruits and veggies and decrease the peanut butter. 6. Get to the gym 6 times this week for at least 45 minutes of cardio daily and lifting. That's enough for me. Thanks again for being such good supports. Now, where are you in your journey? I have been on a plateau - between 187-189. But...............I weighed Thursday night and was down to 186.5. I'll take that! Starting to think about why I eat when I do - what purpose does it serve for me. Hopefully, that will help me to keep control and to lose more. Anyway, let's hear from you all now! God bless and have a wonderful week, Andrea

Hello Well, I did my number 1 goal last week and that was to update my picture. (hopefully it comes through all right). I had a checkup last Wednesday, Dr. says he's moving to Des Moines, thinking about Methodist, things will be finalized by this Friday he says. But anyway, he would like to see me lose more weight. I'm right now at 228. No, I'm not happy with it, but I'm trying my hardest to lose more weight. He wants me to eat more protein and low carbs. I'm trying. Right now, I'm working with drinking no more pepsi. I've gone since 7 this morning until now, (4:45 p.m.) without a pepsi. I might end up having a small one. but this is the first day to the new me. I bought some tuna, miracle whip, and some pickle relish, and will make some tuna salad, without the bread. I am relearning myself to eat eggs. Everybody else having problems with getting protein in? I can't drink the protein drinks, because of Irritable Bowel Syndrom. Goals: 1) If I'm going to have a pepsi, only 1 small can. 2) Walk walk walk 3) Eat more protein 4) Eat less carb -no more kettle corn, right? 5) Get some sleep - I'm tired all the time. 6) Join the Y - Checked into it today will have to get some paperwork from Dad. Well, if anybody can give me some advice on the protein that would be great. I have checked the South beach web sites, you have to join for 5 dollars. Thanks a lot you are all family. And I love you all! No Matter What! Love Lisa Young

Lisa, Good morning. So glad that you posted - seems like this is not a popular place to be right now - not many people posting goals. I definately need them! I have to say that I'm a little shocked about the Pepsi - are you drinking regular pepsi or sugar free? I still haven't had a pop - my surgeon does not recommend it. If you need the caffeine, can you try something like tea that is not carbonated or have calories? Good luck on kickin that habit. Staying away from carbs is hard, hard, hard!!! I fight that battle, too. Haven't ever tried kettle corn because the sugar would send me through the roof. With the protein, what I was taught was that protein always comes first - always! It sounds like tuna is a good protein for you. Keep up the good work there. Didn't you buy an eliptical? Have you been using that? It might be a good alternative than spending money at the gym. Good luck on all of your goals this week, Lisa!! God bless, Andrea

Andrea, if it weren't for the fact that I am old enough to be your much elder sister, we are very much alike. Our surgeries were the same day & my weight now is fluctuating between 185 to 188, depending on "whatever." Being home these last 2 weeks has been awful for me in the snacking department. I'm not used to sitting around all evening with nothing to do bu****ch TV or read & exercising is out of the question for another month. Maybe it's good I go back to work tomorrow. I don't have much access to food while at work & what I do have there is good for me, usually. So my goals are to snack less (can't say I will stop altogether yet) drink more water, try to sleep in mornings so I'm not worn out before going to work, & get through this first week back at work. I still tire really easy & my tummy tends to swell up some when I'm on my feet too much so this week may be a challenge. Dixie

Twins, Dixie, twins, I say!! We struggle with so much that is the same - from those surgeries, wieght and snacking. But, you are surely much cuter than I with your new little flat tummy!!! I know for me that when I am at school, I eat MUCH better than when at home. I limit what I bring and then keep better control. The mornings at home are fine because I am hitting my coffee - which I have been drinking with a passion now (and have all over my new peach colored shirt because of a nice bump in the truck this morning!) It's those evenings when I have so much to do or am sitting for the last hour or two trying to catch a show on TV. I certainly hope that you don't overdue it this week with being back to work. Be careful and try to get that extra nap in - you don't want to be falling asleep in the car or slowing the healing process because of tiring yourself out. By the way - I did look at your scrapbook online and it's so nice. I didn't have time to read everything, but intend to. Such a nice work of art - both the book and the new you! Have a great week and be gentle to yourself! God bless, Andrea

Morning Andrea I have hit 178 then bounced up to 180 again! *?#*#%**** oh well should be use to that! It will come as Janet has told me so many times. This morning 179, getting closer to goal of 150. I did pretty good with goals last week. Finally got rid of the head hunger refuse to listen to it. It about got the best of me a few times but chugged water instead! I bought some fruit 2o & really like it, got the lemon & grape. Instead of drinking a can or more of protein drink a day I have cut back maybe a can every other day. Our surgeon doesn't encourage them, but I think whatever works for YOU is most important. Goals this week is to stay in the 170's. Drink more water Exercise more get my carpets cleaned!!!! Everyone have a great week. Hugs Carolyn

Hi Carolyn, Wow - you are so close to being in the 170's permanately, (sp?). I bet that your true weight is under 180 and it's jus****er or something instead. Wow - tell me how you got rid of the head hunger. I am fighting that battle still. I haven't tried the fruit2o yet. I'm cheap and will sometimes put a little sweetener and extract in my water bottle for some flavored water. Works for me! Sounds like doing those protein shakes every other day is going to work for you. I'm sure that because you are so aware and working so hard at it, you will be in the 170's all week!! Keep up the god work and God bless, Andrea

Hi Andrea! your such a trouper, keeping us on our toes. I'm 3 months out, can't believe it, but I am! down 46 since surgery, 19 before, for a grand total of 65 lbs. lost WOOHOO!!!!! I need to work on my water still, and exercise, some days I do better than others. Hopefully the nicer weather coming will help that!! I've gone from a 22/24 to a 16/18...looking and feeling a lot better in my clothes. I need to post a new picture as I am really looking different. I bought a new digital camera, so it should be easier to keep up with the visual side of this journey. 1. Exercise 2. Water 3. post new picture Those are my goals for the week...wish me luck LOL Take Care, Debi

Hey, Debi! You are doing an awesome job!! I can't wait to see pics - or better yet, the real you at tonight's meeting. Now, with all that you do and with everyone at your house, I know that exercise is something probably hard to fit in. Make time for you daily to do some sort of exercise and you'll be surprised at how wonderful you will feel!!! Keep up the good work and God bless, Andrea

It is slow around here!!! Sorry I am a day late......I have three daughters who combined have SIX ear infections.....YUCKY!!! WE took them to convient care on Sunday when they started running temps...so I had three sick girls on my hands yesterday, not much time for the puter! I about died when filling there scripts......$91.00 I have never had to shell out that kinda money before, but they all got augmentin and it is expensive under our new plan apparently!!!! I was doing so good with my eating and snacking, but Sunday got the better of me, with sick kids and a crabby hubby, I did terrible Then yesterday the kids were all home again and I was in a carb coma, so the only thing that made me feel better was more carbs But I realized I was sabatoging myself with silly excuses and I journaled! Today is a MUCH better day, not one bad thing has went through my lips I just realize I am the only one in control and I really need to help MYSELF!!! I am worth it, and the poopy foods make me feel got for a hour or so, then I feel worse for days....it isn't worth it!!! Writing stuff down helps me a lot!!! Anyways....thats about all from me.....I have been on a plateau since I can't remember when.....WAY TO LONG!!! I go up and down the same 4-5lbs my lowest being 159....after carbing it up tho, I am back at 164 But I am back on track, and hope to make it to 147 still......that is my major goal, because then I can say I lost half of myself.....since I started at 294, 147 is exactly half....you know what is kinda sad tho....147 is still considered overweight...... Have a great day and I will probably give ya a buzz tonight!!! Take Care Jesi