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[melliquor]

Welcome aleksis!

Hello ladies... sorry to have disappeared the last few days but i have been so busy at work... i was working 15 hr days the last 3 days. I am feeling much better today... not as shattered.

I have been sticking to my diet and doing really well... i have been trying to save points for my birthday tomorrow. My DH is taking me for a nice dinner and making me a birthday cake. He always spoils me when for my bd.

Willa - sorry to hear about your DH... how is he doing now?

Tish - I missed your pic but you are beautiful. I stayed at home with my daughter for the first couple of years and loved it. I still wish now that i could stay at home with her but not able to. If you are able to do it, then go for it and enjoy the time with your child.

I hope everybody is doing really good the last few days. Have a good day ladies.

 

[Lizzie]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!!!!

Enjoy your special day!

 

[TISH1124]

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!!!

A GOOD REASON FOR ME TO EAT CAKE TODAY!!!!

:birt hday:

 

[MzzRach]

Happy Birthday Mel - today would be the day you can have your cake and eat it too, in case you might have forgotten. xo

 

[rbella]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope you have a wonderful day!!!!!!!

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by melliquor Tish - I missed your pic but you are beautiful. I stayed at home with my daughter for the first couple of years and loved it. I still wish now that i could stay at home with her but not able to. If you are able to do it, then go for it and enjoy the time with your child.

Thanks Mel...I stayed home until my son was 8 months old then I went back to work...He will be 7 in January...so I feel like maybe I should have stayed off years ago..But I couldn't afford it..I was a single parent at that time... I know things will be different with me off..I will not be able to shop as much...I swear I spend over $1k now a month on unneccessary shopping..Giving it up doesn't bother me..Just have never had to feel dependent on any one...I know he is my husband...But, still...I will let you ladies know how it goes...We are going to buy me a new bike this morning so that I can get back into my riding more..My current one has seen better days! Several of my clients have offered me to work part-time for them so we will see how it goes..But I am not gonna do anything for the next 60 days but concentrate on getting in shape!!

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by Willa In a month, my favorite group of all time is coming back to Quebec, for 3 concerts. Me and my sister are going to 2 concerts, and as we bought from the Fan Club, we might have very good seats. Its for the Backstreet Boys, I know... not a lot of people like them hahaha but you know, I've been a fan since 1995 when I was 15. Sooooo all this story to tell that I want to lose some weight, to be proud of myself, but also for the fun of it because we'll be near the stage and they probably will see us LOL So that's my inspiration of the day Call me crazy, you can... lollll

I don't thing ANY inspiration is crazy. And I have a couple of BSB albums (yes, really!). I am sure the concert will be big, big, fun!

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Originally Posted by rbella I'm doing ok. I have had one DP, b/c I'm totally weak. But, other than that I am doing well on eating. I've noticed that I just feel physically and mentally exhausted all the time. I don't quite know why?

You have been through so much lately! And I find that my energy really lags when I can't get at least a little bit of exercise in. Have you been able to do that with your schedule? Even if it is only a few minutes a day, it helps so, so much. Hang in there my beauty.

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 Well I changed quite a few things in my life today...I decided I was doing away with all the things that depressed me...#1 My Weight #2 My Job. Ok I didn't hate my job but I did hate the fact of getting up every morning dropping off my child at daycare before school and working 10-12 hours daily. Yes, I made a VERY good living but after talking with my husband..He said if it would make you happier not working then don't. So for the first time in 22+ years I am not working ...It's scarey but I feel a sense of relief. So now I am going to get up after I take my soon to school NOT daycare and ride my bike and go work out during the weekdays...Take care of my house and my husband! Am I crazy??? My husband owns his own businesses and he also works as an Electronic Engineer. We will be married for 2 years 11/24, we have been together for 4 years...Does anyone like being a SAHM?? Was it frustrating? Did you feel like you were not contributing to the bottom line?

Tish this is a huge step and I just want to congratulate you! You are not crazy - you are getting your priorities in order and that is a beautiful thing. I cannot relate personally since I have no children and live alone, but how scary and exciting it must feel at the same time. Just take it one day at a time.

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Originally Posted by snowflakelashes Still struggling with the excercise, but I have been eating well I made the best supper if I do say so myself... lol (adn I do) I was trying to make an omlete to split with my dad, used 2 eggwhites and 1 whole egg, plus skim milk and spices... I ended up breaking it in half but that still worked out. I also had, chopped up a medium zucchini into star shapes and moon shapes, and sauteed it along with some long yet thinly sliced celery stalks, with chilli powder and cilantro. beans and carots, w/ garlic and onion powder. I carved the carrods into flower shapes for a garnish. And Aparagus and Mushroom. sauteed for inside the omlete. Desert was mango and a table spoon of peanut butter. And homeade hot coacoa (cocoa powder + bake splenda and a bit of skim mlik + boiling water). Okay sorry for rambling lol but that was the most effort I've put into dinner in a while. I'm usually pretty meh and lazy on friday nights... Now just to get myself more active.

WOW - this is amazing! I wish I could come up with things like this.

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Originally Posted by aleksis210 Hey girls! I will officially be joining you! I had McDonald's tonight(ya, i know) but tomorrow will be my official day of healthy dieting/"working out"(lol) I guess starting tomorow I will write everything I eat, what I do, if anything, as far as a workout goes and trials/tribulations etc. etc. Hopefully you girls can lend me some motivation and vice versa! p.s. just in case you'd like to know why I want to join-I've been living on a horrible poor college student diet and I've been feeling terrible(headaches,backaches,fatigue) and obviously packing on the pounds...well,now that I have a part time job I can actually do some nice grocery shopping for myself! I also have a gym in my neighborhood's rec. center that I've maybe been in once(?) yikes..I'll update tomorrow!

Welcome aleksis!!!

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Originally Posted by melliquor Welcome aleksis! Hello ladies... sorry to have disappeared the last few days but i have been so busy at work... i was working 15 hr days the last 3 days. I am feeling much better today... not as shattered. I have been sticking to my diet and doing really well... i have been trying to save points for my birthday tomorrow. My DH is taking me for a nice dinner and making me a birthday cake. He always spoils me when for my bd. I hope everybody is doing really good the last few days. Have a good day ladies.

Good to see you Mel! And again - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

 

[aleksis210]

Thanks everyone!!!

happy b-day Melliquor!!! I agree with you MzzRach my energy also really lags if I don't exercise at all....Okay so far today I have eaten:
Small sugar-free skim milk Vanilla Latte from Nordstrom
About 9 small salmon spicy rolls w/ brown rice
**I haven't eaten very much today because I had a job interview at 2:30 and I was too nervous to eat, but I normally do not eat this little...
I still don't know what I'll be having for dinner, hopefully something fairly healthy so I don't "ruin" my whole day...

 

[TISH1124]

Mel..This is for you only because you missed my first fat shots...But know these have an 24 hr expiration too!! These were taken today for my B4 pictures...I am going to take weekly photos to show my improvement in the exact same outfit.

[**** pics go poof *****


I need one of those Triangle (WIDE LOAD) signs to paste on the back of my caboose!!!

 

[snowflakelashes]

i indulged in afew nachos lst night at a friends, ugh, oh well todays a new day what to have for brunch, yikes. That's a hard one always go out with my dad.

 

[aleksis210]

Thanks for posting Tish, I should post pix too, but they may have like a 2 hr. expiration...LOL.
Okay so last night I ended up eating a little bit of pita bread w/ hummus, for a snack and for actual dinner I had a FF hotdog on a whole wheat bun, but I was still starving like an hour later so I made a PB and J (sugar free jam/all natural PB on whole wheat bread)Not very tasty but it filled me up...**I will post what I eat throughout the day tonight.

 

[aleksis210]

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Originally Posted by snowflakelashes i indulged in afew nachos lst night at a friends, ugh, oh well todays a new day what to have for brunch, yikes. That's a hard one always go out with my dad.

My mother in law is here to make dinner, so I feel your pain...lol.make sure to check in!

 

[brokenxbeauty]

Hope everyone is on track!

I'm trying to get there. A few nights ago I forced myself to work out, and was like "Ok, I'm finally getting back into things!" but I haven't worked out since then, and my eating habits have been okay-ish, nothing too good, but not really bad.
Someone come force me to work out!

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by snowflakelashes i indulged in afew nachos lst night at a friends, ugh, oh well todays a new day what to have for brunch, yikes. That's a hard one always go out with my dad.

OMG I had a small plate of nachos yesterday too...More peppers than anything! But still bad!!

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by brokenxbeauty Hope everyone is on track! I'm trying to get there. A few nights ago I forced myself to work out, and was like "Ok, I'm finally getting back into things!" but I haven't worked out since then, and my eating habits have been okay-ish, nothing too good, but not really bad. Someone come force me to work out!

I will, if only virtually.....

Let's work out!!! I got a brisk walk in today already, but need to do more.

 

[MzzRach]

Tish, you look gorgeous. I know you will take the photos down soon but I just had to say it.

 

[TISH1124]

MzzRach...I love you dearly! You have to be the sweetest women walking this earth!! And you dang right they will be down as soon as Mel checks in....I guess she's off having a wonderful birthday weekend and all!!! I dare her!!!
I hope you are having a blast Mel!!!!

 

[snowflakelashes]

Brunch was okayish had a small but greasy breakfast, I wanted fruit and stuff but the place we were at "doesn't carryt hat anymore" small town restaurants...

 

[Willa]

Happy Birthday melliquor!!!

My man is doing better. He really needs to learn how to deal with his stress. Today we went to the thrift store and found a great book about it. He doesnt really wanna read it right now, but I will, so I can help him go back on tracks.

About me, had a somewhat good weekend. Friday we went to the restaurant for my bf father's birthday. Had loads of champagne, shrimps, pastas, but I hadnt eat too much during the day so it's ok (for me... lol).

Last night we went at my parent's place for my father's birthday (lots of bd during october in my family). I made diner, we drank champagne again hahaha. But I got into an argument with my mother because of my father (he's an alcoholic) and it somewhat got into me and ate a little too much. It was a rough night on emotions because I also got in a small fight with my man. It's a total other story so I won't start here, maybe I'll try to talk about it in another post eventually. Soooo all this to say that this morning it was hard or me not to eat too much and I'm not very proud because I ate greasy stuff.

But it's ok, I'm on the right track... I saw how my aunt acts and I definatly (sp??) don't wanna end like her. It's sad to say I know. She probably weights around 370 pounds, she is a very sad lady. Always worrying about food. When I started serving she fastly came to the kitchen saying : you HAVE to serve less, we wont have enough!!!

And she meant that not in the way : there wont be enough for everyone, but as : I WONT have enough went it's going to be my turn.

I don't wanna become like her, no way! So I guess it's a ''non-inspirational'' situation, but a very helping one. I just have to keep in mind that I really dont want to end like her. Not that I don't like my aunt, but more the way she is VS food.

Another super week starting tomorow. A busy one, so that means I won't have too much time to waste on thinking about eating

 

[aleksis210]

Aww, your poor aunt, I would hate to end up like that as well, but at least you know right now you don't want to end up like her(w/ how she is with food) I think that shows already that you are conscious of your eating habits and will evetually get them in order!

....So today for me was an okay day, not too great but it could have been A LOT worse...This morning I ate a bunch of pickled okra, which is fine because it's about the same calorie content as pickles, which is nothing really.

I then had a lean pocket, but ate the second one like 30 min. later (my bf's mom was taking FOREVER to make dinner). So while my bf and I were waiting he decided he wanted to go to the gym and asked me to spot him...(I don't have a membership..lol) I got back and wasn't hungry but after taking like a 2
hour nap I woke up and was STARVING.

So, I had a gigantic plate of turkey,stuffing,mashed potatoes,green beans and cranberry sauce...smothered in the best gravy I've ever tasted...I hate it when she comes over and makes dinner because I stuff myself and then of course there are tons of leftovers! Sundays always suck for me though, hopefully tomorrow will be better...oh I almost forgot I had a chocolate pudding cup afterwards...I needed something sweet.lol.