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Sar u look amazing 18% body fat, so good! OD glad u found your purse. It pays to be good to the wait staff. Globe I bet money you will be down when u get back to the scale Feed that would be so nice to find a place with an arts focus. That's one of my moms fears just sitting around doing nothing. However except for her Bingo twicw a week and bible study once a week she simply sits at the tv. I hope to find a place with activities she can be social with others. Yes I hope I will know it when I walk in. My big turn off is the smell. Coops and Cathy the weather here sucks too. Way toooo cold ice and snow. I hope we are not in for an extreme summer. I can alwas add clothes to get warm but there is a limit to the amount of clothes I can take off when it is too hot Starting on valentines day is a nice idea. I think I will write the negative things I hear and turn them into positives then be sure to write the positive things I say to myself. And finally those with teenagers talk to them about what they do with their depression. Be sure they have a positive way to cope with the pressures of their worlds. I have run into some tragic situations with teens and 20s that turn to drugs, alcohol, and cutting when they are empty. Not to be a downer but, talk to your kids, be sure they know how to fill the hole in their souls when they are depressed.

Sar u look amazing 18% body fat, so good! OD glad u found your purse. It pays to be good to the wait staff. Globe I bet money you will be down when u get back to the scale Feed that would be so nice to find a place with an arts focus. That's one of my moms fears just sitting around doing nothing. However except for her Bingo twicw a week and bible study once a week she simply sits at the tv. I hope to find a place with activities she can be social with others. Yes I hope I will know it when I walk in. My big turn off is the smell. Coops and Cathy the weather here sucks too. Way toooo cold ice and snow. I hope we are not in for an extreme summer. I can alwas add clothes to get warm but there is a limit to the amount of clothes I can take off when it is too hot Starting on valentines day is a nice idea. I think I will write the negative things I hear and turn them into positives then be sure to write the positive things I say to myself. And finally those with teenagers talk to them about what they do with their depression. Be sure they have a positive way to cope with the pressures of their worlds. I have run into some tragic situations with teens and 20s that turn to drugs, alcohol, and cutting when they are empty. Not to be a downer but, talk to your kids, be sure they know how to fill the hole in their souls when they are depressed.

CGJ sounds fasinating. I think of myself as a positive person but there is a bit oof self loathing going on in the head. I think I wiLl give this a try Hope everyone feels better soon. May have missed it did OD find here purse? Way to go Cathy! We slow losers must celebrate the losses. Globe how's the move going? I bet the scale is down or the same when u get back to it. M2 good to hear from u. One last push to complete your degree. SaR if u didn't win the challenge u still won! Pounds down is always a win! I know I am forgetting some. So sorry I read the posts and feel for everyone. This is such a good group to check in and stay connected. With all the trials of life its nice to take a minute to focus on u ladies and then in turn focus on me and my thoughts. Still doing curves. Bouncing around the scale. I've seen some new lows but then up a pound. U know the drill. Still trying to get the discipline to eat clean for at least 5 days in a row. Still trying. Its a mindset and my mind is set on satisfaction through sweets. I am searching for the right nursing home for my mother. She's 76 and does dialysis 3 days a week. She must use a walker to get around and is weak most of the time. She's been trying to live on her own with the help of home care to help her get dressed in the mornings and in the evenings. With the bad weather lately the home care isn't getting to her and its been a struggle getting her up and out. I live across town and can't always get to her. She's ready for some more care. Any advice u have on this journey would be appreciated. I am her only child so this is kinda hard for me. Well keep the faith ladies stay strong!!

My top ten success strategies are: 1. Weighing daily 2. Correcting my diet to stay in my bounce range. 3. Not bringing food home that I find hard to resist. 4. Stocking the house with healthy, easy to eat foods and low or no calorie drink options. 5. Weighing and measuring foods most of the time. 6. Using smaller plates and bowls. 7. Keeping my supplements and Vitamins in a pill holder by my toothbrush so I remember to take them. 8. Coming here to offer support and get support. 9. Exercise (more for my health and happiness than weight control). 10. Changing my self talk. My two favs are reminding myself that self soothing is not self sabotage and I can't hate myself thin. With that in mind, I try to choose non-food treats such as lotion and perfume, calling a friend, or taking a walk when I am stressed or upset and I try focus on my success and planning on how to increase that instead of focusing on what I don't like about myself and what I have done wrong in the past. Lynda I am 2 plus years out. I have maintaind my weight loss since surgery. Sad to say I didn't lose as much as I wanted but Yeeah I have not gained I love all of these and follow them all except the vitamins which I will start doing I would put daily or weekly weigh in at the top of the list. I think if u allow yourself the occosional treat without a regular weigh in the pounds may creep up and get away from u. For me its a good gage to tell me I am on track. I don't have a good body image and clothes tend to stretch so those aren't good guides for me The second top sucess for me is portion control. I am still using small plates and push away when I feel full. Great thread!! Keep the sucess tips coming

Hi Cheri.. So sorry to hear of your health issues. Unknown pain is so frustrating. Test after test with no answers. Stay strong there is an answer and it will be found. The loss of a parent is hard, especially a sudden loss. "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow." I don't know where u are spiritually but I pray for a calm peace for your heart, your family and your life. We don't know why things happen the way they do, especially when it seems like we are in a pouring of misery and pain. This season of trouble will past. Lean on otherss for strength wwhen yours is low. Vent here and know we are praying for u. Psalm 27: Though an army may encamp against me, My heart shall not fear; Though war may rise against me,In this I will be confident. For in the time of trouble He shall hide me in His pavilion; Stay stong Cheri..one day at a time

Hi. I"ve started this thread to track what I eat daily. It's not enough to track it in my phone app. I think I need to write it down so others can take a look. Number one, it will help to keep me honest!! do I really put EVERYTHING I eat in the app.. I thought I did. Number two someone can take a look and see where I might be going wrong. I know for the first week when I faithfully track I will lose a few pounds. You'll see I eat the same thing practically every week. I'm not very adventurous when it comes to cooking. I cook for my family, Hubby of 30 years, 26 year old daughter (she and I watch our weight together), my 22 year old son (he's 6"2 rail and swears he's fat very healthy eater), and my 2 year old grandson. We eat , like everyone else I'm sure, mainly baked protein chicken ( lots of that ), pork, beef and fish. Today isa Friday ( 3am here in Cincinnati ), I can't sleep. I'm starting day 3 fast for this week. Last meal was before bed snack of Edammae and diet green tea. The plan for today, not eat anything until lunch time, I'll have salad, then diner.. small steak and spinach.

Hey. What treat to eat and still High Five to a clean eating day! Suggestions please

FLuffy in the right places. Love that! OD yes I fforgot about the ear plugs. I haven't had to use them for so long. The kind that worked best for me were the ones that squeezed between your fingers stuck in the ear and they expanded to fit your ear like soft pillows. They coome in decible levels had to get the highest levels. MuFfled the snoring helped me get to sleep. Use those until he gets his cpap checked and fixed. Actually if its so loud it may not be doing the best job for him. The air out of the side may mean his mask is ill fitting and not helping is apnea Coops hugs to your son. Sounds like he's dealing with it in a healthy way. Teenagers hardly talk to parents but has he talked it out with u? Sar how goes the WL challenge? Yes where is M2? Hope everyone has a good weekend as we all face this carb world! I didn't make it through the week with 5 days of clean eating. It is really freaking hard. I have ZERO will power. But damit I have determination!! And thankfully a new day to try again! Throwing in an extra fasting day today. I have seen the scale move down so I know its possible. Sortta bouncing around now Haven't been to cuvrves due to horrible snow and ice issues here in cincy. Had to work from home several days not good for controlling the eating Stay stong ladies!! Wanda.....

OD talk to him about it. Ask if he can take it in for a tune up. My hubby had to get a new one. Thankfully our insurance covers it. They are rather expensive. But worth a good night sleep. Sounds like his face mask needs adjusting also shouldn't have air blowing in your face. Hubby has worn one for years. Does nothing for the sex life. But so much better than the snoring. They don't have to sound like a vacuum cleaner. I swear his is so quiet I don't know its on. That problem can be fixed. Talk to him

Hi Globe. So sorry u felt attacked. I am sure that was not the intention. Yeah on the loss! I don't understand the whole gain with exercise and lose without. Yes muscle qeighs more than fat. I get that. I supose water retention is also involved to cause such drastic swings. See there is another reason to hate exercise. How have u been feeling physically? Makes sense to miss a place you've been at for awhile.some of that emotion must be good. If I remember correctly that place has some issues for you. Hopefully new plce new start new folks new adventures. Stay strong. We are all on your side and here to listen to vents rants and raves. OD sounds like you and Bill are headed down a good road CGJ new chapter for u too. Remind yourself. He's a grown man and will survive Coops I think our scales are broke Kim glad to hear from Laura sorry she's a mess. Will keep here in prayers. Hang tough ladies!

ARG!! Clean eating is freakin hard! I get on a good wave. No junk no sweets low carb. Several days in a row. Not a cookie, not a chip, not a piece of chocolate. The scale goes down. Then day 4. Well I've done so well this one cookie won't hurt. ARG!! Who the hell eats one cookie! How fragile is my weight loss scale up! So I start all over again Its the diet syndrom. We all know the dance. There is no magic. There is no hidden wisdom to seek. I know there is only perserverence (forgive my spelling. I am ranting and not thinking). Keep going. Keep trying. Gotta figure out how to make the clean eating days last longer and still feel satisfied and not deprived Apparently my weight can be maintained with the Occosionall cookie chip and chocolate. But I can not lose weight unless none of that enters the "pie hole" Even with 5:2 and good fasting days. I have to eat really clean all the time while I am trying to lose My planned snacks are low carb, low sugar. Like protien chocolate pudding. Or the weight watchers treats. Once a day. Something to look forward to. And that's it. Then the world happens. Holidays, superbowls, baby showers, Valentine chocolates and the in coming GIrl Scout cookies. Who can eat an entire sleeve of thin mints. This girl!! Okay I'm done. I am outa breath! I am outta steam. I have to learn to live in a world with stuff I can't eat while I am trying to lose weight. My plan for this week. Five straight days of clean eating. My three days of curves. My two fasting days (still easy) and one day to treat myself to live in the world. Thanks for listening. I feel much better!

Current weight 252 obviously I have more weight to lose. Anyone want to start a private group that will check in daily and not be embarrased to share their struggles and the journey to get below 200?

Congrats to the Seattle Fans!!

I tried a Jillian Michaels session at Curves. They are at set times. I won't be doing that OMG that is a work out. I could not keep up. Normal curves is 30 seconds on a machine and 30 seconds on the mat. The Jilllian circuit is 90 seconds on the mats , seems like forever and less time on the machines. The mat time is the focus and the exercises are really hard. On the floor. Mountain climbing, leg changing , push up things. Crazy kicking things. OMG. Its for the fit not for tis old lady. For those that did curves before try the Jillian circuit Its not that I don't like exercise I want to move. I just want to enjoy what I am doing and not feel like torture. I do think the curves will help tone some muscles that need toning. And for now the discipline of going will help. As soon as my daughters shift changes I am headin to zumba. I really like that. Then spring and summer I will switch up to tennis. That was fun. And this year I will look cute in the tennis out fit.

Can you guys talk to me about good fats? What foods have good fats and why are they a good part of weight loss. CGjane I hate to hear you slipping into a low state over stress from the ex. I am sure its more complicated then it sounds but I am with Sar and othes that say bring home some boxes. Does he have a job? If so then he's a grown man and will find a way to survive. If he doesn't have a job then I would find it hard to send him out the door. Your mental health is very important and if the ex is causing stress then its time ti ex the ex! If only it were that simple Sar. Good luck on the work challenge! I can see how that would give you motivation to stick with it. I am still spining it around in the 'ole brain. Dorrie do whivh ever would give you the most pleasure. Never let food be the reason to do a thing and especially to not do a thing. Food has controlled our lives long enough. I went to Vegas on a business trip. Don't like gambling so shopping was my fun. OD my hubby sleeps with a Cpap. His is so quiet its like white noise easy for me to sleep. Especially after years of his HORRIBLE snoring. If Stevens is too loud he may need an adjusted face mask or a tune up on the machine. We found out they don't last for ever and his motor may be going bad. Hubbys is covered under insurance so getting a new one was easy for him. Good luck. U both deserve a good night sleep Coops hope u feel better soon. And the mushrooms sound good(I think that was u). That's one of my thanksgiving special sides. Its an easy dish and my fam loves them. Might put it in the normal diner sides rotation. But then they wont be special for thanksgiving. Oh the dilema(LOL)

Yep that it exactly. They have special Jillian sessions where you hear her telling you what to do. I suspect we are supposed to see her but I haven't seen them turn on the monitors. In between machines we focus on a particular move and everyone does it at the same time. The curves owner said they are trying to attract the younger crowd using Jillian.

Georgia u sound like me doing a lot hard to find time to do one more thing. OD glad things are going well with Bill. Ahh new love, enjoy! 10 pounds by a certain date? I would feel like a failure if I didn't make it. I have struggled to lose 5 sEems like forever. I do see the logic in putting a time limit. Gives be more of an incentive to push. Hmmm?? Gotta spin that around in the brain. For now just looking at 10 pounds instead of 50 which seems daunting. At 10 I will treat myself to a weekend alone. Family gave me that treat for motherss day last year and I reallly enjoyed that. Chimera OA. Takes courage to spill your guts about eating and weight. Good for you. Let me know any tips for stopping the blind mindless eating spells we vet int from time to time. My son suggested tying a ribbon aroung the handles on the fridge at night. That way I would think as I was un tying it and not bother. We haven't gone there yet but its a thought Off to work! Headed for the weekend. Hosting a baby shower for a cousin. I like the shower games. Good eating ladies!

Swizzly when I started 5:2 I dindnt lose for months. I stopped around thr holidays then started again. I think the thing that helped was adding hours to the fasting window. Not eating anything till late afternoon on fast days then only liquids after diner on the fast evening. Cyber hugs to you. Its hard to lose weight with so much stress in your life. Great news getting back into apt. I am sure your life is heading back to normal. Hang tight Thanks to everyone for the thoughts about goals. Not sure long rang but for now looking at 10 pounds at a time. That's realistic. Small goals. Small steps. The hardest part about curves is leaving the office on time to get there. This is the part that takes the discipline. I am commiting to three months of curves. BrownDoesAll has to do something for herself!! Good night.

Not sure where I plan to land. I was fine for a year at 255 which for my 5'7" frame is still obese by BMI standards. I feel overweight. So still pushing down. I have no real fitness goal. My initial goal was to be able to get up and down from the sofa easy and to be able to run around with my grandson. I will have to think about my personal goal. I hope I will know it when I get there.

Hi Coops. I do like to sat up beat most of the time and I am a big fan of. You do you and I'll do me. I don't let others influence how I feel about me. But my question still stands. You said your skinny tiny but you want to get to a healthy weight and a good fitness level. How do u determine that? 250 doest sound healthy to me. But how do we figure out what's a healthy weight? I thought it was the BMI number? I wonder if we will never be satisfied because weight has always been an issue for us? Again not judging just honestly curious.

Yep. The thing that allowed the 5:2 to start working for me was the fastin window. Stop eating at 9pm then nothing but fluids till after Noon the next day gave me a long fasting window. Then I was satisfied eatin 500 calories from after noon till diner. For my two cents I would use those two days to gain control over your normal eating habits and focus on the fasting window. Good luck. Keep us posted on your progress.

To be sure the snacking doesn't become a problem be sure to weigh yourself. Expect to be in a certain bounce range. Once you've gone beyond that look out for gain. Hard to tell the difference between real hunger and head hunger. Try to switch one snack with hot tea. That soothes my head hunger.

Hi ladies. I am still here. Really busy at work and added an hour to go to curves three times a week. I will comitt to three months by then my daughter will be on a different shift and I won't need to be home by 6 so she can go to bed at 7 and get off to Work at 3am. I. Am on YaYa duty while she sleeps. Once she changes shifts I can go to Zumba at 7 and she can put little man too bed. Still doing 5:2. On fast days I don't start eating until well after lunch time 1 or 2 and no pm snacking. Still helpin. Scale moving down realy slow. But I am satisfied for now Globe we here you! Yeah on the lost of the regain. Down 30 pounds!! How ? Oh how? Can you beat yourself up with such sucess under your belt? Look at how far you've come. I would have applauded any amount of loss you reported. But 30 pounds of regain and only 15 pounds from docs goal you are a star!! Ladies from what I hear in all your posts everyone in this group is in the one hundreds. Every pic I see of yoou ladies you all look marvelous! And to me you don't need to lose another pound. I realize that's all subjective and to each his own. But how tiny do you need to be to be healthy. When do we stop letting the number on the scale measure our beauty and especially our health? Yes our bodies are wobbly, smushy, jiggly dimply and puffy. But remember where we came from. Soounds like even with plastics we may never be hard bodies. But look how great you guys look in clothes. I for one used to weigh 330 pounds. I will never reach onderland and I am ok with that. I used to be a size 26 and my 16 jeans fit fine but 250 is not a healthy weight so I am still working to move down a bit. You guys report 150 140 and still not satisfied with your weight. Still not happy with your bodies. Not judging here I just don't understand Globe congratulations on the 30 pound loss. Take the cyber high five. And congtats to the 2lbs loss!! Congrats to everyone in the group that has managed to lose a ton of weight and mostly keep fighting to keep it off. No losers here

Today was my first day. Lots. Of machines it was a good workout for me. Very different. I see what some mean about getting out of it what u put in. Gonna try to get in the three times a week. I am not very disciplined especially when it comes to excersise. I don't really enjoy it. For now its a means to an end. So we'll see

The more you can manage good fasting days the better restriction and the better u gain control. I find during my fasting days it helps me learn to say no to the head hunger and is getting control to say not today at a tempting sweet. We are all human and fall short. But 5:2 is helping. Good luck!