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ilovepinkhearts · Oct 19th, 2009, 01:27 PM

i finally got back onto sparkpeople.com and started counting calories again.

lunch went well, bil brought over some left over fajita fixin's [yummy!] so dh made me 2 fajitas, i took the meat and the veggies out of the tortilla and just ate it. no sour cream, hardly any cheese. and i am drinking water...so far so good!

Mree43 · Oct 19th, 2009, 01:34 PM

Hello to all the new people!

Naga-eatting out kills me too and it's so expensive. I try to order just a salad with grilled chicken and then a side of a grilled vegetable. AC had some great advice for you to give your boyfriend. She is so good like that. My friends always want to go out to eat.

Divyaangana-Don't be discourage. If anything, use this to motivate yourself to step it up a notch this week.

ilovepinkhearts-Congrats on having baby.You should get a new scale. I did and it has made a world of difference.

AC-thanks for the site. I have been looking up the nutrutional value of foods at restaurants and was shocked at how may calories are in some of those salads. I usually get a garden salad with grilled chicken. The bread basket kills me but I have been good at saying no.

This weeks goals are to stay on my diet for the week! That alone has been hard for me. And to work out five days this week. My schedule is jammed back but I'm going to try my hardest to make it work.

ilovepinkhearts · Oct 19th, 2009, 01:59 PM

you can do it Mree43!!

and yeah i do need a new scale...just have to find one i like and then get to the store...

my dh has even lost some weight and he isn't really dieting or working out, he is just eating less and better since i am...so it's a win win situation

NagaJolokia · Oct 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM

AmourCouture, thanks for the support. I'll take your advice. I am going to really going to bring my own food even and pop it in his fridge, so that I have something healthy and cheap to eat. And, when we do go out, I'll make sure he tells me beforehand so that I can check up on the cals on the website and pick my item.

mree43, It is a pain to my body and my wallet. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I spend 200-300 bucks every other weekend including Friday on restaurant food alone when I'm with my SO. Although, to be fair, he's been unemployed for 3 months, and I've been covering everything for him except most basic living expenses. He will pay me back when he finds a job. He's told me a few times in a very light way that we don't have to eat out, but then would start making sly comments about how he misses this or that restaurant, and I would feel bad because he'd sound "deprived," so I'd give in. Anyway, he's a great guy and considerate for the most part, so he understands that we have to cut back a lot and will work with me until he finds a job and pays me back. I'm sure of it.

BChic · Oct 19th, 2009, 07:35 PM

Hello ladies! I would like to join in as well:

about me: 5'3", 25, engaged : )

weight now: 133

goal: 115 (-18 pounds)

diet: weight watchers, I love it!

work out: 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength 7 days a week

buddy · Oct 19th, 2009, 08:27 PM

Hi Everyone, hope you don't mind me joining in:

Height: 170 cm
Age: 38
Current weight: 187 pounds
Goal weight: 150 pounds

Goals for this week: walk 3 times a week
walk/ jog treadmill 3 times a week
pilates 3 times a week
no alcohol
smaller portions

So, thanks for the motivation, about to head to the treadmill for my first jog/ walk for the week!

Everyone is doing sooooo well!

AmourCouture · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:26 PM

Originally Posted by NagaJolokia

AmourCouture, thanks for the support. I'll take your advice. I am going to really going to bring my own food even and pop it in his fridge, so that I have something healthy and cheap to eat. And, when we do go out, I'll make sure he tells me beforehand so that I can check up on the cals on the website and pick my item.

mree43, It is a pain to my body and my wallet. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I spend 200-300 bucks every other weekend including Friday on restaurant food alone when I'm with my SO. Although, to be fair, he's been unemployed for 3 months, and I've been covering everything for him except most basic living expenses. He will pay me back when he finds a job. He's told me a few times in a very light way that we don't have to eat out, but then would start making sly comments about how he misses this or that restaurant, and I would feel bad because he'd sound "deprived," so I'd give in. Anyway, he's a great guy and considerate for the most part, so he understands that we have to cut back a lot and will work with me until he finds a job and pays me back. I'm sure of it.

OF COURSE he loves eating out when you are picking up the bill. I think you should tell him that you are done taking him out to eat. Make up a reason if you have to, but I think the fact that you are trying to make healthier choices the best reason of all! I guarantee the moment you start telling him no on the food it will be empowering for you and will be even better for your waistline!

Welcome

Bchic and Buddy!

NagaJolokia · Oct 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM

^Lol, he's actually never really been good with his own money either. Even before his unemployment, he would eat out pretty much all the time as well, with or without me, from fast food to Outback Steakhouse and beyond. However, I am done with being stagnant in my fitness. I was reflecting on my yo-yoing while I was working out today. I definitely do not want to do that anymore even if it means cutting back on my social life (since the people I hang out with are sedentary).

Welcome, Bchic and Buddy! Hope you guys get what you're looking for.

buddy · Oct 19th, 2009, 10:01 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome AmourCouture, and NagaJolokia,

I just got back from my walk jog at the gym, having a quick brekkie before heading off to pilates. I know this will be a long journey for me, a lifestyle change, but I feel great for it.

And I Love Pink Hearts, thanks for suggesting I join this thread, it helps to have such support and understanding, and 30 pounds down is amazing!! You must feel fantastic!

lorihmatthews · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:37 PM

Hi everyone, it's going to be a challenging week for me.

I got called for jury duty and started today, and have been initially picked for a jury. I was there all day today and it really screwed my routine up. I couldn't bring my lunch with me because there was no refrigerator available for jurors. I did go home for lunch and ate my scheduled eDiets food but skipped the diet pill because I sometimes need to make a run for a bathroom (sorry, TMI).

Tomorrow I have to go back to jury duty at 1pm, so I will have my breakfast and lunch before I go. I will bring my snack and hope I don't get too hungry.

The court is closed on Wednesday. The judge said we will probably serve until mid next week. I'm worried because I seem to keep on losing and gaining the same pound.

Just a vent, not much else.

AmourCouture · Oct 19th, 2009, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by lorihmatthews

Hi everyone, it's going to be a challenging week for me.

I got called for jury duty and started today, and have been initially picked for a jury. I was there all day today and it really screwed my routine up. I couldn't bring my lunch with me because there was no refrigerator available for jurors. I did go home for lunch and ate my scheduled eDiets food but skipped the diet pill because I sometimes need to make a run for a bathroom (sorry, TMI).

Tomorrow I have to go back to jury duty at 1pm, so I will have my breakfast and lunch before I go. I will bring my snack and hope I don't get too hungry.

The court is closed on Wednesday. The judge said we will probably serve until mid next week. I'm worried because I seem to keep on losing and gaining the same pound.

Just a vent, not much else.

You can do it Lori. If it is only a little over a week then you can do it. Think of how proud of yourself you will be if you can make it through all of this AND follow your plan. If you can do that, you can do anything!

I agree, skip the pill

All it is going to take is a little bit of focus and a hard push in the right direction and you will be down that pound plus a few more!

Mree43 · Oct 20th, 2009, 09:52 AM

Ilovepinkhearts-Thanks! That is great that your DH lost weight as well. I'm a big believe in having a patner to help you stay focus.

Naga-I hear ya. I cannot believe how expensive it has gotten to eat out. It kills me. I use to eat out like four times a week (lunch and dinner). I decide that I wanted to eat better and save some money. That is very nice of you to pay for your bf. You should tell him that you want to try eatting home more to eat healthier. Eatting at home saves so many calories and you can make alot of things at home that you would order at a restaurant. It's hard for me as well since my friends all eat out but I made the choice to lose weight and cutting out eatting out has helped alot as I'm not so tempted. I still go out to eat just once a week. My waist and wallet are much happier now.

Bchic & Buddy-Welcome! We are all here to support each other.

Lori-Jury duty is tough. Take it one day at a time. You can do it.

I'm happy to report that I stuck to my meal plan yesterday. I didn't hit the gym as I didn't get out of work until 8:30. I'm hitting the gym today at lunch as it's going to be another long day.

Hope everyone is well.

AmourCouture · Oct 20th, 2009, 11:41 AM

Glad you are motivated today Mree!

I went to the gym last night and took it easy because my AF is here this week and I'm dragging. I did 30 minutes or cardio on the eliptical and it said I only burned 200 calories but better than none. At least I know I am getting back in shape when 30 minutes on the eliptical feels too easy.

I'm going to HAVE to have my latte today. I've been up since 4:30 (DH was snoring) and I'm so tired! I stuck to my plan but showed a .2 gain this morning which is discouraging. I have high intensity aerobics at 5:30 so hopefully it will kick my butt in gear!

ilovepinkhearts · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:11 PM

hi and welcome to all the newbies :) the more the merrier!!

yesterday i did good, stuck to my diet and stayed away from the carbs. i worked out for a total of about 45mins [elliptical, weights and abs and then i went for a walk] yay...i hope today is as good!

and i am going in serach of a good scale tonight!!

good luck to you all, i hope you have a great day

Mree43 · Oct 20th, 2009, 01:46 PM

Thanks AC!

Ilovepinkhearts-way to go.

I'm starting to fade, i want something sweet so badly right now. No no no no. I just spent the last 40 minutes being yelled at by someone on the phone. Sorry but you called the wrong department I cannot help you. Thank you for calling me all those names. I can do this..

Oct 19th, 2009, 01:27 PM	#31
ilovepinkhearts team edward. always. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,395	i finally got back onto sparkpeople.com and started counting calories again. lunch went well, bil brought over some left over fajita fixin's [yummy!] so dh made me 2 fajitas, i took the meat and the veggies out of the tortilla and just ate it. no sour cream, hardly any cheese. and i am drinking water...so far so good!
	__________________ Please educate yourself about pancreatic cancer, and then share that knowledge with a loved one. http://www.pancan.org i will lose the weight...1 lb at a time!! i CAN do it! i'm not sure how many lbs to go - skinny jeans here i come!!

Oct 19th, 2009, 01:34 PM	#32
Mree43 Bag Lovah Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,759	Hello to all the new people! Naga-eatting out kills me too and it's so expensive. I try to order just a salad with grilled chicken and then a side of a grilled vegetable. AC had some great advice for you to give your boyfriend. She is so good like that. My friends always want to go out to eat. Divyaangana-Don't be discourage. If anything, use this to motivate yourself to step it up a notch this week. ilovepinkhearts-Congrats on having baby.You should get a new scale. I did and it has made a world of difference. AC-thanks for the site. I have been looking up the nutrutional value of foods at restaurants and was shocked at how may calories are in some of those salads. I usually get a garden salad with grilled chicken. The bread basket kills me but I have been good at saying no. This weeks goals are to stay on my diet for the week! That alone has been hard for me. And to work out five days this week. My schedule is jammed back but I'm going to try my hardest to make it work.
Mree43 Bag Lovah Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,759

Oct 19th, 2009, 01:59 PM	#33
ilovepinkhearts team edward. always. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,395	you can do it Mree43!! and yeah i do need a new scale...just have to find one i like and then get to the store... my dh has even lost some weight and he isn't really dieting or working out, he is just eating less and better since i am...so it's a win win situation
	__________________ Please educate yourself about pancreatic cancer, and then share that knowledge with a loved one. http://www.pancan.org i will lose the weight...1 lb at a time!! i CAN do it! i'm not sure how many lbs to go - skinny jeans here i come!!

Oct 19th, 2009, 02:37 PM	#34
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	AmourCouture, thanks for the support. I'll take your advice. I am going to really going to bring my own food even and pop it in his fridge, so that I have something healthy and cheap to eat. And, when we do go out, I'll make sure he tells me beforehand so that I can check up on the cals on the website and pick my item. mree43, It is a pain to my body and my wallet. I'm not exaggerating when I say that I spend 200-300 bucks every other weekend including Friday on restaurant food alone when I'm with my SO. Although, to be fair, he's been unemployed for 3 months, and I've been covering everything for him except most basic living expenses. He will pay me back when he finds a job. He's told me a few times in a very light way that we don't have to eat out, but then would start making sly comments about how he misses this or that restaurant, and I would feel bad because he'd sound "deprived," so I'd give in. Anyway, he's a great guy and considerate for the most part, so he understands that we have to cut back a lot and will work with me until he finds a job and pays me back. I'm sure of it.
	__________________ 35 bags, 1 bag jewelry, 1 agenda/pic book, 1 coin purse, 1 wallet, 1 key chain, 1 money clip, and 1 business card holder in my collection.

Oct 19th, 2009, 07:35 PM	#35
BChic Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 63	Hello ladies! I would like to join in as well: about me: 5'3", 25, engaged : ) weight now: 133 goal: 115 (-18 pounds) diet: weight watchers, I love it! work out: 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength 7 days a week
BChic Member Joined: Jan 2009 Posts: 63

Oct 19th, 2009, 08:27 PM	#36
buddy Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 34	Hi Everyone, hope you don't mind me joining in: Height: 170 cm Age: 38 Current weight: 187 pounds Goal weight: 150 pounds Goals for this week: walk 3 times a week walk/ jog treadmill 3 times a week pilates 3 times a week no alcohol smaller portions So, thanks for the motivation, about to head to the treadmill for my first jog/ walk for the week! Everyone is doing sooooo well!
buddy Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 34

Oct 19th, 2009, 09:49 PM	#38
NagaJolokia Soft Addictions Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 1,829	^Lol, he's actually never really been good with his own money either. Even before his unemployment, he would eat out pretty much all the time as well, with or without me, from fast food to Outback Steakhouse and beyond. However, I am done with being stagnant in my fitness. I was reflecting on my yo-yoing while I was working out today. I definitely do not want to do that anymore even if it means cutting back on my social life (since the people I hang out with are sedentary). Welcome, Bchic and Buddy! Hope you guys get what you're looking for.
	__________________ 35 bags, 1 bag jewelry, 1 agenda/pic book, 1 coin purse, 1 wallet, 1 key chain, 1 money clip, and 1 business card holder in my collection.

Oct 19th, 2009, 10:01 PM	#39
buddy Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 34	Thanks for the warm welcome AmourCouture, and NagaJolokia, I just got back from my walk jog at the gym, having a quick brekkie before heading off to pilates. I know this will be a long journey for me, a lifestyle change, but I feel great for it. And I Love Pink Hearts, thanks for suggesting I join this thread, it helps to have such support and understanding, and 30 pounds down is amazing!! You must feel fantastic!
buddy Member Joined: Mar 2007 Posts: 34

Oct 19th, 2009, 11:37 PM	#40
lorihmatthews Fall is here! Joined: Oct 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 11,048	Hi everyone, it's going to be a challenging week for me. I got called for jury duty and started today, and have been initially picked for a jury. I was there all day today and it really screwed my routine up. I couldn't bring my lunch with me because there was no refrigerator available for jurors. I did go home for lunch and ate my scheduled eDiets food but skipped the diet pill because I sometimes need to make a run for a bathroom (sorry, TMI). Tomorrow I have to go back to jury duty at 1pm, so I will have my breakfast and lunch before I go. I will bring my snack and hope I don't get too hungry. The court is closed on Wednesday. The judge said we will probably serve until mid next week. I'm worried because I seem to keep on losing and gaining the same pound. Just a vent, not much else.
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Oct 20th, 2009, 09:52 AM	#42
Mree43 Bag Lovah Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,759	Ilovepinkhearts-Thanks! That is great that your DH lost weight as well. I'm a big believe in having a patner to help you stay focus. Naga-I hear ya. I cannot believe how expensive it has gotten to eat out. It kills me. I use to eat out like four times a week (lunch and dinner). I decide that I wanted to eat better and save some money. That is very nice of you to pay for your bf. You should tell him that you want to try eatting home more to eat healthier. Eatting at home saves so many calories and you can make alot of things at home that you would order at a restaurant. It's hard for me as well since my friends all eat out but I made the choice to lose weight and cutting out eatting out has helped alot as I'm not so tempted. I still go out to eat just once a week. My waist and wallet are much happier now. Bchic & Buddy-Welcome! We are all here to support each other. Lori-Jury duty is tough. Take it one day at a time. You can do it. I'm happy to report that I stuck to my meal plan yesterday. I didn't hit the gym as I didn't get out of work until 8:30. I'm hitting the gym today at lunch as it's going to be another long day. Hope everyone is well.
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Oct 20th, 2009, 11:41 AM	#43
AmourCouture OP Vintage Chic Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,960	Glad you are motivated today Mree! I went to the gym last night and took it easy because my AF is here this week and I'm dragging. I did 30 minutes or cardio on the eliptical and it said I only burned 200 calories but better than none. At least I know I am getting back in shape when 30 minutes on the eliptical feels too easy. I'm going to HAVE to have my latte today. I've been up since 4:30 (DH was snoring) and I'm so tired! I stuck to my plan but showed a .2 gain this morning which is discouraging. I have high intensity aerobics at 5:30 so hopefully it will kick my butt in gear!
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Oct 20th, 2009, 01:11 PM	#44
ilovepinkhearts team edward. always. Joined: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 4,395	hi and welcome to all the newbies :) the more the merrier!! yesterday i did good, stuck to my diet and stayed away from the carbs. i worked out for a total of about 45mins [elliptical, weights and abs and then i went for a walk] yay...i hope today is as good! and i am going in serach of a good scale tonight!! good luck to you all, i hope you have a great day
	__________________ Please educate yourself about pancreatic cancer, and then share that knowledge with a loved one. http://www.pancan.org i will lose the weight...1 lb at a time!! i CAN do it! i'm not sure how many lbs to go - skinny jeans here i come!!

Oct 20th, 2009, 01:46 PM	#45
Mree43 Bag Lovah Joined: Sep 2006 Posts: 4,759	Thanks AC! Ilovepinkhearts-way to go. I'm starting to fade, i want something sweet so badly right now. No no no no. I just spent the last 40 minutes being yelled at by someone on the phone. Sorry but you called the wrong department I cannot help you. Thank you for calling me all those names. I can do this..
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