VALENTINE WEIGH IN WEEK!

GOOD MORNING ALL MY BUDDIES,       I AM SO GLAD TO BE BACK DOING THE MONDAY WEIGH INS... IVE SURE MISSED YALL A BUNCH... THANKS AGAIN PJ FOR THE GREAT JOB YOU DONE WHILE I WAS MIA WITH COMPUTER TROUBLES... I WOULD SAY ID DO THE SAME BUT I DONT SEE MYSELF CLIMBING MOUNTAINS IF YOU CANT MAKE IT LOL.. ILL LEAVE THAT ONE UP TO YOU....LOL IM SITTING HERE  WITH JAVA IN HAND AND I TELL YA ITS GONNA BE A BUSY WEEK. I WENT TO LOWES AND GOT A WILD IDEA THAT I WOULD MAKE MY COMPUTER SPACE/MY OFFICE AT THE TOP OF THE STAIRS AND BE A ME ME  ME SPACE. SO NOW IVE GOT TO PAINT THIS WEEK. AND THE ONLY THING I AM DOING REMOTELY CLOSE TO ANYTHING VALANTINES WORTHLY IS PAINTING MY NEW SPACE A ROYAL RED. I FELL IN LOVE WITH THAT COLOR WHILE LOOKING AT SAMPLES. ITS IN THE BILTMORE ESTATE COLLECTION. SO THIS IS MAJOR BOLD FOR ME.. BUT RED IS TOTALLY MY FAVORITE COLOR. I HAVE TO ADMIT VALENTINES DAY WAS MORE OF A BIG DEAL WHEN I WAS YOUNGER. HAD HAD HAD TO HAVE THAT CHOCOLATE AND GOODIES FROM THE HUBBY AND GO OUT TO EAT OF CORSE...... NOW.... SHOOT. A PERFECT TIME FOR ME WOULD BE A DATE TO WENDYS FOR CHILLI AND IF YOU REALLY WANTED TO TOP THE DATE OFF TAKE ME TO HOME DEPOT OR LOWES LOL... I THINK ITS CALLED OLD AGE SETTING IN LOL... AND WHAT REALLY GETS MY GOAT NOW IS THAT THEY HAVE ALL WALKS OF LIFE CANDIES DANGIT THAT I CANT HAVE ANYMORE AND ITS AMAZING AT THE FLAVORS.. MY SISTER (EVIL TWIN) HAD TO CALL AND LET ME KNOW THEY HAD CHEESE CAKE CHOCOLATE KISSES IN HER TOWN... UGH... AND WHATS UP WITH EVEN CHEAP A$$'D WHOPPERS COMING OUT WITH REESE KIND.??? UGH FOR SURE... REESES AND M&MS WERE MY FAV... OH WELL.... LIFE GOES ON... IM OFF MY VALENTINE RANTS OF CHOCOLATE NOW AND MOVING ON TO WEIGH IN... I HOPE ALL OF YOUR WEEKENDS WENT WELL AND DIDNT DO TO BADLY EATTING WISE... I FEEL SORTA PUFFY THIS MORNING FROM SOME FAJITA CHICKEN I MADE AND THE SALT WAS A  LIL MUCH. LETS HOP ON THE SCALE NOW AND SEE WHERE WE STAND.... I WANT ALL NEWBIES TO JOIN IN AND LOVE SEEING NEW FACES OUT THERE..... HAVE A GREAT VALENTINES WEEK IF YOU HAVE PLANS.... LET US KNOW WHAT VALENTINES DAY MEANS TO YOU.... BEGINNING WEIGHT-397 SURGERY WEIGHT-386 LAST WEEK-150 THIS WEEK-150              HUGS MARGE

Good morning, Marge and thanks for corraling the Monday weigh-in!  PJ did a great job, but we're sure glad to have you back in the saddle.   I had a good weekend; went to the gym Saturday, then did several errands, followed by laundry and various other household tasks that needed to be done.  On Sunday, did more household stuff (paid bills, worked on taxes, etc.).  Also went out to La-Z-Boy store looking at new furniture - I got a deal on a gift certificate, so we've got more to spend than we originally planned.  Of course, we're totally overwhelmed and not sure what to do with our space, but for the amount we have to spend they offer complimentary interior design services.  Almost makes me feel like a grown-up...   Anyway, we went out to dinner at Red Lobster after furniture shopping, so I'm a little puffy today.  But still in better shape than last week after the Super Bowl party knoshing!  Here's my story for the week -

Beginning weight - 396
Surgery weight - 386
Last Monday - 194 (result of Super Bowl knoshing)
Today  - 188.5

Anyway, other than dinner at Red Lobster yesterday, I've been sticking to my plan.  Will do the same this week and see what shows up on the scale next Monday!  
Kellie

I have thought about going to Red Lobster....but I don't think I can forego those yummy biscuits! I am afraid of that temptation. LOL  What did you have there? Give me some ideas for the future.  HUGS  Jeanine

Welcome back, Marge! I have a busy week ahead with several job applications to finish up for different jobs -- the deadlines are all over the place this week.  I'm trying to feel hopeful! Not much to report regarding the weekend.  I worked out on Saturday, but did not on Sunday.  My sister and I went for a drive through some of the neighborhoods in metro Denver.  We like looking at houses.  Of course, we ended up at Bonnie Brae Ice Cream, a famous Denver ice cream parlor that makes its ice cream right on the premises.  The only thing on the menu for me was bottled water (they had coffee, but no decaf).  So, I had a bottle of water while my sister ate a huge banana split.   I had a small loss this week, not as good as I'd like, but hey, it's still a loss! Beginning weight: 530 lbs Surgery weight: 407 lb Last week: 220 lb This week: 218 lb Kix

A small loss is better than no loss, Kix!  You're a better woman than I if you can go to an ice cream shop and have water.  Me, I'd eat the ice cream and then become seriously lethargic!  So kudos to you on making a healthy choice.   I know it's not much comfort, but when I hit the 215-220 range, I stayed there for 2-3 months.  That happend about 14-16 months after my surgery and I think a couple things were going on.  First, I was just tired of being so restrictive about everything I ate.  I just needed a break and to be a little more relaxed about what I was doing.  Second, it was the 2007 holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, Super Bowl parties, etc.), and I tested the waters way too much in terms of trying things with processed carbs and sugar.  Third, I slacked off on my exercise routine; again, I'd been going like gangbusters and just needed a little break.   When I had my 18 month follow-up appointment, something the doctor said struck a chord with me - he said I had done a great job and that, by their standards, I was a "success."  But he also said that it was likely that the easy losing time was over, and that how much more I lost would depend on how hard I was willing to work.  I spent some time contemplating whether I was going to settle for 220 pounds; it was definitely better than 396, but I still wondered what 180 or 170 or perhaps 160 would feel like.  I decided that I was willing to dedicate myself to finding out, whatever it took.  And, as you know, it's super slow for me now, but I have faith that I will reach my goals.  And that I'll be a better person for having fought the battle, even if I'm only battling with myself.   Okay, I'm climbing down off my soapbox now, but I wanted to offer you some encouragement.  You can lose down to 180 so insurance will cover some of your plastics; I know that's your goal and you will make it!  We're here cheering you on Kellie

Thanks for the encouragement.  I may just have to strat restricting myself severely and focus on protein shakes, bars, and water.  It seems to be the only way I can easily watch my intake without it turning into a calculus equation! I will reach my goal, just not fast enough to suit this impatient Sagittarian. Kix

Good Morning!!!   Beg Weight  468 Surgery Weight 430 Last Week  366 This Week  362

So glad to see you back, my friend . I will happily pass the baton back to you, knowing that I will call on you when I need a climbing partner! I spent the weekend with my mom and I'm trying to come down with something, so I'm a little tired. I almost decided to crawl back into bed this morning and stay home but my sense of responsibility prevailed and I am dutifully at work. I just want to lay my head down on my desk and take a nap though My period started this weekend and I was eating everything in site, so I had a gain this week. After all the chocolate I ate I figured it would be much more than it was though! Honestly this was my weekend: get up, eat, take shower, eat, eat, go shopping, eat, go to b-ball game, eat, eat some more, eat and then eat! Oh yeah, this is the way to lose weight - eat chocolate until you get so sick you don't want to eat anymore. In other words, I am starting to really watch it this week - I really want to get in the low 160's before my camp. surgery weight: 371 last week's weight: 168 this week's weight: 172

PJ, your description of your weekend is how my week is going!  I'm definitely pre-menstrual, so am cranky and want to eat EVERYTHING I can find.  I'm trying to keep myself reigned in, as I just spent the last week working hard to get off 6 pounds that popped up last Monday morning (thank you, Super Bowl knoshing).  Some days I can keep it under control, other days it's like I'm a woman possessed.   I'm trying to hit the 170s before I leave for Vegas on 3/7, and you're aiming for the 160s before your adventure camp.  Here's hoping we both make it to our goals!!!  I'm 8.5 pounds away and it's been a long time time I lost that much in 4 weeks, but I'm going to see if it can be done!!!!   Lots of positive energy heading your way - stay focused, my friend, stay focused -  Kellie

You and me girl, we need to get moving on these goals! I've at least got one more week than you to lose - I keep thinking back to after Christmas when I lost the 13 pounds in one week. I just might try that 5 day diet I did then, just to get myself going. Maintaining seems to be pretty easy but losing not so much. Of course, it would help if I stopped eating junk!! Just think, after this week there will be no more PMS to derail you - you should be free and clear until your trip!