brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 20, 2016 10:15:57 GMT
Good morning ladies!! Happy Hump Day!! This week is DRAGGING! I just want this week to end so that I can enjoy some down time. I'm still doing well. This is PMS week so I'm managing pretty well. I'm REALLY motivated to be under 200 lbs by the time school ends on 6/14. The scale is moving in the right direction despite PMSing. Usually it holds steady or goes up. Today I'm not sure what I'm doing. I'm going to get my workout in this morning but then it's up in the air from there. I really should dust the living room ceiling fan and the rest of the room. With having the windows opened a couple of times already, the dust has just settled on everything. The only drawback to having windows opened!! I hope you all have a great day!!
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Post by Patter on Apr 20, 2016 10:40:15 GMT
I will be busy today with lots to do at the house then cardio rehab with DD this afternoon. I also need to stop at the grocery on the way back. That never is quick. Ugh! But it's Subway night so that is good. No cooking.
I am getting ready to walk one of the dogs then get the busy day started. Fun, fun.
Have a great day everyone!
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Post by 4cboysmommy on Apr 20, 2016 10:56:40 GMT
Yesterday was a crap eating day. I was frustrated and cruddy feeling and just ate without thinking. Today will be a better day. I have to take my car back to the garage yet again. Hopefully they actually finish it this time. Also have laundry and errands and kids have martial arts tonight. Hoping the day goes by fast!
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Apr 20, 2016 10:59:46 GMT
Yesterday was a crazy busy day. Today should be better for sure!
I I would love a rest day today, but it is supposed to rain the next two days. My running is up to 15 miles a week. I am trying really hard to meet my calorie needs without resorting to junk, but it's hard. I have a real fear of increasing calories. I'm afraid of going back to where I was. Totally psychological.
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deanne525
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Post by deanne525 on Apr 20, 2016 11:27:21 GMT
Good morning!
I read the health and fitness thread every morning but thought I would finally jump in and say hi and introduce myself. My name is Deanne...im 43, live in upstate NY and have 2 teenage girls..one a senior in HS and the other is a freshman in college. After trying and failing more times then I can count, Im finally starting to lose some weight. I started in January and am down 22lbs. I have 9 more lbs to get below 200!!!! I haven't seen that number is YEARS! I go to a jazzercise class 4x per week with one of my friends. It is so much fun and what a great workout. I also track on myfitnesspal...if anyone is on there my name is deanne525, feel free to add me.
Its always great to have other people to talk to with the same goals in mind!
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Post by cakediva on Apr 20, 2016 11:34:21 GMT
Morning!!
Another busy day for me today - although I am playing hooky and doing breakfast at a local restaurant with a friend I haven't seen in ages. I plan to skip any toast/potatoes that come and stick to coffee/water. Then I have to run to the city for a few things I forgot on MOnday's errand running trip. I really need to learn to make a list!! Totally forgot I needed 14" square boards for 2 of my cakes this week...sigh. Thankfully it is only 20 minutes down the road and I can be there and back before noon.
Loving the gorgeous weather, and hoping to get out walking very soon. I want to do that first thing in the morning, and then get home and get to work.
have a super day everybody!!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 20, 2016 12:00:52 GMT
Quick question: How early do you think I can buy a dress for a June and still have it fit ok? I'm thinking I should be able to buy one soon and still have it be ok. I want to make sure the dresses aren't hugely picked over when I get one but I also don't want to buy one too early and then not have it fit. What do you think?
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 20, 2016 12:18:11 GMT
Good morning everyone. So far this week is going well with eating and exercise. This morning I saw 148 on the scale, which is a new number at last. I keep bouncing around but at least it is nice to see a little downward movement.
dH's stepdad had a stroke the other night. Mil texted DH yesterday and didn't give a lot of info so he was worried but it turns out it was pretty mild. Still scary but it could be worse. He has diabetes and does not take care of himself at all. It's sad to say but I know that he will have serious health issues here shortly. We only see them every few years but the last two times he has said that his a1c was 15. He lays around all the time with absolutely no energy and is wasting away. He has a big belly but his arms and legs are super skinny. I just don't get why he hasn't done anything over the years to help himself. Anyway, DH originally though he may need to go to New York to help his mom (she also takes care of his grandma who has late stage altzheimers) but at this point it looks like he doesn't need to go.
Today is a long work day with lots of driving. I have food planned out but it is tricky. I hate when I have to eat lunch and dinner in the car. Keeping things at the right temp is tricky. Wish me luck!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 20, 2016 12:42:29 GMT
Quick question: How early do you think I can buy a dress for a June and still have it fit ok? I'm thinking I should be able to buy one soon and still have it be ok. I want to make sure the dresses aren't hugely picked over when I get one but I also don't want to buy one too early and then not have it fit. What do you think? I think it really depends what kind of dress you find. I would be tempted to find something that is a little small/more fitted than you like now but that will fit in a few months. Around here it seems pretty hard to find dresses when I need them and I am lucky, so I would start casually looking and see if you can find something that would work. I wouldn't buy TOO small, though.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 20, 2016 12:43:16 GMT
Good morning! I read the health and fitness thread every morning but thought I would finally jump in and say hi and introduce myself. My name is Deanne...im 43, live in upstate NY and have 2 teenage girls..one a senior in HS and the other is a freshman in college. After trying and failing more times then I can count, Im finally starting to lose some weight. I started in January and am down 22lbs. I have 9 more lbs to get below 200!!!! I haven't seen that number is YEARS! I go to a jazzercise class 4x per week with one of my friends. It is so much fun and what a great workout. I also track on myfitnesspal...if anyone is on there my name is deanne525, feel free to add me. Its always great to have other people to talk to with the same goals in mind! Welcome! You are making great progress!
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Post by cakediva on Apr 20, 2016 12:50:09 GMT
Just remembered that I totally forgot to post photos of DS's Nike shoe cake!!
I'm not 100% thrilled with it - the shoe is too fat vertically. When I carved it, it looked pretty good. But I forgot to allow for the cake board thickness - I had the shoe on it's own cake board, that I trimmed back to the shape of the shoe after it had chilled and before I decorated, so that I could do the cool wood texture on the main board. So it added an extra 1/4" to the height of the shoe. But DS was thrilled, and 3 teenage boys had their fill of cake! His actual shoe is the first photo:
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Post by Patter on Apr 20, 2016 12:56:07 GMT
Good morning! I read the health and fitness thread every morning but thought I would finally jump in and say hi and introduce myself. My name is Deanne...im 43, live in upstate NY and have 2 teenage girls..one a senior in HS and the other is a freshman in college. After trying and failing more times then I can count, Im finally starting to lose some weight. I started in January and am down 22lbs. I have 9 more lbs to get below 200!!!! I haven't seen that number is YEARS! I go to a jazzercise class 4x per week with one of my friends. It is so much fun and what a great workout. I also track on myfitnesspal...if anyone is on there my name is deanne525, feel free to add me. Its always great to have other people to talk to with the same goals in mind! Good morning, and welcome! Sounds like you are doing great. Glad to have you joining us!
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 20, 2016 12:59:51 GMT
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 20, 2016 14:25:37 GMT
brandy327 I agree with Kristin. If it's a little snug in places, go ahead and buy. You have about 5 weeks until June.
TankTop Wow- 15 miles a week- that's great!
deanne525 Welcome!
Patter Seems like I go to grocery store everyday... I start making a list for the next trip as soon as I get home from the store. I really need to sit down and meal prep.
cakediva The shoe cake looks great!
iamkristinl16- Sorry about your MIL's husband. It's sad to see people not take care of themselves.
My youngest DD and I are going to meet my oldest DD and SIL in NC tomorrow through Friday. They will be moving back to NC after living in RI for a year- SIL in Army. So, the house hunt begins. I haven't seen them since August, so I'm excited. It's about a 4 1/2 hr road trip for us. I will try to be good, but I know there will be alcohol involved... And that will be 2 days in a row off from gym- I haven't done that since December. They should have a gym- Hampton Inn- so maybe we can squeeze in a workout.
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Post by AN on Apr 20, 2016 14:37:15 GMT
brandy327 - I would probably buy one now but try to buy it from a place with at least a 60 day return policy. Best case scenario, it fits right in June and you're happy. Worst case scenario, you have to return it and pick from what is available then, which would be the situation you'd be in anyway if you didn't buy now. The other thing I like to do is order online in a variety of sizes from a place that I can return in person to or has free returns. If you find one in-store you like from a company that has an online presence and a 60-day return policy, you could order it in a couple sizes now and pick the one that fits best when the time rolls around. I like JC Penney for online ordering/returns, but I'd probably also check out Dress Barn. Not sure their policy but they seem to always have great dresses. iamkristinl16 - I was thinking of you yesterday/today; I started taking a probiotic yesterday. Do you take one? We'll see how that goes, no pun intended.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 20, 2016 15:46:49 GMT
Quick question: How early do you think I can buy a dress for a June and still have it fit ok? I'm thinking I should be able to buy one soon and still have it be ok. I want to make sure the dresses aren't hugely picked over when I get one but I also don't want to buy one too early and then not have it fit. What do you think? I have an event in June and I'm afraid to buy a dress yet. I guess I will have to pull the plug and do it soon. I will probably look for a dress that is not form fitting - that way if (when) I loose more weight, it won't look too big.
I have to attend our "volunteer appreciation dinner" tonight for our agency. It's supposed to be over at 7 - I'm hoping to sneak out the back earlier so I can go home and run. I didn't get to yesterday and I don't want to miss 2 days of exercise.
I'm soooooo tired! I wish my dog would stop waking up every night. It's like having a newborn.
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 20, 2016 16:10:15 GMT
brandy327 - I would probably buy one now but try to buy it from a place with at least a 60 day return policy. Best case scenario, it fits right in June and you're happy. Worst case scenario, you have to return it and pick from what is available then, which would be the situation you'd be in anyway if you didn't buy now. The other thing I like to do is order online in a variety of sizes from a place that I can return in person to or has free returns. If you find one in-store you like from a company that has an online presence and a 60-day return policy, you could order it in a couple sizes now and pick the one that fits best when the time rolls around. I like JC Penney for online ordering/returns, but I'd probably also check out Dress Barn. Not sure their policy but they seem to always have great dresses. iamkristinl16 - I was thinking of you yesterday/today; I started taking a probiotic yesterday. Do you take one? We'll see how that goes, no pun intended. Quite a few of the dresses I've picked out that I want to try on are from JC Penney but I really want to go in store and try a few on. But I do like the idea of ordering a few online and then just returning to store the ones that I don't want.
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Post by Patter on Apr 20, 2016 16:24:21 GMT
alexa11, oh I try to avoid the grocery. Hubby loves to go and shops every Saturday. I get the household goods (paper products, bath and body, etc.). He tends to get the food and I get some for the weekly meals. I keep a lot of staples on hand so I don't have to go often. brandy327, have fun dress shopping.
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Post by AN on Apr 20, 2016 16:34:52 GMT
brandy327 - I would probably buy one now but try to buy it from a place with at least a 60 day return policy. Best case scenario, it fits right in June and you're happy. Worst case scenario, you have to return it and pick from what is available then, which would be the situation you'd be in anyway if you didn't buy now. The other thing I like to do is order online in a variety of sizes from a place that I can return in person to or has free returns. If you find one in-store you like from a company that has an online presence and a 60-day return policy, you could order it in a couple sizes now and pick the one that fits best when the time rolls around. I like JC Penney for online ordering/returns, but I'd probably also check out Dress Barn. Not sure their policy but they seem to always have great dresses. iamkristinl16 - I was thinking of you yesterday/today; I started taking a probiotic yesterday. Do you take one? We'll see how that goes, no pun intended. Quite a few of the dresses I've picked out that I want to try on are from JC Penney but I really want to go in store and try a few on. But I do like the idea of ordering a few online and then just returning to store the ones that I don't want. It looks like JCP doesn't have a time limit on returning clothes, if I'm reading their site right, and I don't think 60 days is abusing that! The other great thing about ordering a bunch online is you usually get free shipping, rather than when you're just getting 1 or 2 things. I haven't ordered online from them in awhile, but I remember that I needed the original bag/packaging the garment came in when making the in-store return and the packing slip. It was easy though, they just had to match up the items and the label on the bag made it easier. I just order a bunch on my credit card and then return before the statement comes due, and I figure that little "float" is totally worth it to try on in the comfort of my own home and make sure they have the size in-stock I want. Nothing worse than going to the store and they have the size bigger and smaller than you need in the cutest items!!!
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brandy327
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Post by brandy327 on Apr 20, 2016 16:44:13 GMT
Thanks ladies!! I really appreciate the input!! We have ANOTHER kid free night on Saturday, I believe. The kids want to stay with Grandma again so if they go, I may drag dh dress shopping.
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Post by padresfan619 on Apr 20, 2016 23:59:02 GMT
Brandy, I feel you on the week dragging along! I am SO ready for this week to be done. I'm over it! My mother in law sent me a canister of Vega chocolate protein powder. Does anyone have any tips for drinking it? I don't really have the time in the morning to make a smoothie but I am thinking about adding cold brew coffee and almond milk to it. I ordered a shaker and it will be here Friday! She also sent me liver detox supplements, I wonder if she counted how many glasses of wine I had during her last visit Today was a good day, I ate well, walked around a ton at work and did an at home work out. I have the youtube app on my PS3 and it is so east to just pull up a work out and do it in my living room. Today I did an 8 minute routine and repeated it 4 times per the advice of the instructor. B - oatmeal, banana, string cheese L - tuna salad wrapped in lettuce, whole grain crackers, and strawberries D - date night and it is husband's choice, he still hasn't told me where he wants to go.... S - banana chips with peanut butter
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TankTop
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Post by TankTop on Apr 21, 2016 0:13:26 GMT
Gals!
Can I tell you all how much I appreciate you? It is so helpful to have you all to talk to.
Each and every single one of you is an inapiration to me. Your struggles, your successes... They all inspire me.
Thank you so much for coming here and sharing your journey and your heart.
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Post by iamkristinl16 on Apr 21, 2016 2:03:45 GMT
AN I switched to a different brand of magnesium last week and things have been much better in the digestion department. I do take a probiotic but admit I am not always consistent with that.
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Post by alexa11 on Apr 21, 2016 3:34:39 GMT
sharlag I stopped logging into MFP- I only did it a few days. I need to start back. It was driving me nuts because sometimes I couldn't go back and copy foods and would have to start over. And then when I would finish and go back in everything would be gone. If I start back, you can see mine and see how boring my foods are-lol.
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