tonya66

Well, its been a bit since I've journaled. So, back to journeling...... Still doing weight watchers and I weigh in tonight - I'm hoping I have lost! Exercise lately has been hit or miss, mostly miss. But eating has been right on!

Eating has been GREAT! Exercise, well, its been hit and miss lately. But I think about it all the time, does that count? lol. Still doing WW and its going slow, but I really think I'm about to have some movement on the scale. I feel skinnier, but the scale hasn't moved - weird.

juno - sure, do you want to start one?

It really discusses nutrition and how important it is to "master your matabolism". For me, its helping me lose these final 15 pounds. I seem to have stalled for a looooong time. I eat low cal, I exercise, and I don't lose. Well the book shows how calories are not equal. It discusses the dangers of processed food and what foods you should eat to rev up your matabolism. I learned to quit buying those frozen weight watchers meals and start preparing my own meals. I am about 3/4 way finished, but it has enlightened me on how beneficial organic is too. She is so much pro organic. I don't think its much of a "diet" book, but its more of a nutritional book. Something that I am interested in as I finish losing my final weight.

I have always despised Ron because of his whimpy attitude with challenges. However, last night I saw him in a new light. Its like something clicked within him, I have bad knees and I know he must have been in pain. But he finished! He walked it. I remember the 1/2 marathon they did, He barely did 3 miles. I remember him saying, I knew I wouldn't do it. Pissed me off. But this time he was saying that he was going to complete it. I was very proud of him. Yes, I loved it when Bob said "fresh meat" to Max. Last night was a tear jerker for me, I know Ron's kids must have been so proud of him. This should prove to Max that if his dad can do it, so can he!:cool2:

I'm not sure if she is or not, however, I bought her new book, "How to master you matabolism" and in it she mentions her ex boyfriend. But, she could have changed now and like women, not sure. Either way, she looks great!

Yes, lets do this! I am ready to go! Yesterday, ate very clean. I was actually proud of myself. I made it to the gym Monday night, but didn't yesterday. I plan on going tonight.

Glad you had fun, but I'm with you, I need my sleep!!! Snow - yuck. I need some sunshine very badley, I'm going crazy with all the rain we are having! I totally relate, I can wear a bathing suit for total strangers, but people I know, especially my work peers, that would be hard. I'm sure you will look great though...

Thank you! I ate out a lot last week myself and put on 4 lbs! EAting out will do it for me everytime! I'm back on plan this week and bringing my lunch to work. Yay! That is great! I need to get back to the gym myself. I've taken a few weeks off and its time to get it back in gear! Tonight, its the gym for me!

I have another fill scheduled for 5/18, however, I'm tight again, and been having acid reflux in the evening. I'm going to just see if I stay tight, or I could be loose by then. I hope I keep my restriction!

Snowed it? Wow! I thought I had reason to complain with all this rain we've gotten. It has rained every day since I got back, pouring this morning and not supposed to clear up until next week. arggggg. But snow? Wow - being snowed in in May! I'm sure you are ready for some beautiful weather as well. I need my sunshine! I can't take too much more of this horrible weather, I'm about to go crazy!

Close up of my face - even though I have only lost 10 to 15 pounds this past year, I can tell a big difference in my face.

The view from our room........

Hey guys - I'm back from Mexico and no Swine Flu as of yet. I sure hope I don't get it. Can't talk long, busy at work, but did want to pop in and say hello. Bellow is my resort and me in my new size 8 black dress!

I am staying on plan because I am 8 lbs from being at healthy BMI number.

Last night I felt was the first time Ron made sense, even though I am no supporter, but Laura really needed to take care of herself. I too had a fracture and It is a lot of rehab. As much as you want to ignore it, you just can't. I ended up having surgery and its been almost 2 years and still having problems. So for Laura's future health, she needed to go home and get the rehab she needed. Its sad, and its unfortunate but as they say, "shit happens". lol. I agree, I thought Ron did look better without the beard, and did you hear him say that he weighed 200 at about 9 and 300 in the teens? Wow, thats a big 9 year old. I think he must be at least 9 years older than his wife. She looks good. Oh my, what a tear jerker last night, I was bawling and felt sorry for the brother. I am hoping they have him on the "next" biggest loser. I hope he gets some help, but as most of you know, its hard to take the weight off, and KEEP IT OFF. Pryor to my band, I could take off 50 lbs no problem, but I always gained it back. I was a Yo-yo queen. So the odds are not in favor for the contestants, but many do make life time changes, and thats great if they can do it. Tara looked really good last night, I bought the OK magazine she is on the cover of, and Helen is in there too. She looked good too. They all looked good. I want a makeover too! I want tummy tuck, a little lip on my thighs, and the bat wings to be gone!

Ask me as many as you want, I'll be as honest and truthful as I can. I am a weird and different type of bandster. I can pretty much eat anything and never PB. I've PB'd 3 times in the 2+ years I've had my band, once on a piece of bread (hamburger), once on a french fry, and another time on a Starbucks frozen drink. Not sure what that was about, but it got stuck - lol. So to answer you question about slider foods, I don't tend to go for slider foods with Weight Watchers or without. I try and eat my Protein first. My issue is my sweet tooth. I love my sweets, always have, always will. So, with weight watchers, I can still have some sweets (every now and then), but it teaches me my portion control. Like tonight, I have already got planned to have a cookie and cream Weight Watchers Ice cream bar. It's two points, and I have included it with my meal plan. Prior to Weight Watchers, I would have just had a Braums ice cream, or something like that, or Cookies or brownies when I had the sweet tooth. So I hope I am not rambling on too much, but to answer your question in short - lol - No, I don't have a problem with slider foods now that I joined weight watchers. I tend to eat more processed food, which I am working on trying to prepare more foods this week. I am trying to eat less sodium and try and prepare fresh chicken breast, talapia, etc vs. the frozen WW meals (they and all other frozen meals contain a lot of sodium, which makes me retain a lot fluids). Do I believe Weight Watchers is for everyone, NO. Do I like Weight Watchers, Yes. It was the right choice for me at this time in my life and at this stage of my journey with the band.

Well, it depends on how my band feels that day. I have a very finicky little band. For the past 4 weeks, I've had not problem, then about a week ago, I've got tight again. I couldn't even finish 1 packet of oatmeal. I could only eat 1/2 cup of turkey chili last night. I usually can eat around 18 points, even when I'm tight - sometimes its hard, but usually can do it. But if I'm lose, I can eat my regular 21 points (and more if I allow myself).

There is a questionaire you fill out that gives you the number of points you will need. 1st, there are certain points for the type of work you do, I have an office job, mainly sitting, so I got 0 points for that. My friend is a housewife and she got 4 pts for her job. Then there is your weight, you take the first two numbers of your weight - when I started WW, my weight was 171, so I got 17 points for my weight. But as your weight drops, so will your points. Mine is is now in the 160's, so I only get 16 now for this part of the questionaire. Then they also give you points based on your age, I'm over 40, I don't think I got any for that. Or I might have gotten 1 or 2 Then if you were male, you got more, and female got a few points. When I started WW I began with 22 points, I'm now down to 21. The most points you can have is 44, and the least is 18. Then everyone gets 35 "extra" points, you can use them or not. They are for special occasions or many people use them. I have been successful pretty much without WW for the past 2 years with my band. I'm down to the last 15lbs to lose and I decided I needed some structure to help me lose the weight. Its going slow, but it is helping me. Everyone is different, it depends on what you like. I was at a point in my life that I needed structure. Many don't like it, but I needed it and I also needed some accountability, so the meetings give me that. Best wishes to you.

Okay, I've been loose for awhile, I make an appointment for a fill and BAM - I'm tight again. What the He*&? I even had reflux last night, first time in ages. Had to get up and sleep on the couch so I could sleep sitting up. I am full after just 1/4 to 1/2 cup of food, perfect restriction for me, however, how long will this last? I guess I will ride it out and see what happens and if it is still tight on 5/18 (my fill appt), then I will have to cancel. So weird how this band is so darn fickle! I am leaving for Cancun next week! (4/22/09) Not sure if I told you guys about it, but I'm going for a 5 day trip with my cousin, she invited me, its totally free for me, she is going with her company for an awards ceramony. Its at an all inclusive, 5 star resort, so I'm just a little pumped up about it. I'm so looking forward to NO KIDS, NO HUSBAND, NO DOG, NO HOUSEWORK, NO WORK, NO PHONE CALLS, NO COMPUTER, NO NOTHING EXCEPT RELAXATION!!!!! I plan on exercising while I'm there, because I know I will eat BAD! Exercise is the most work I plan on doing. I want to relax on the beach with a fruity umbrella drink in my hand! The weather here sucks! I'm so sick of the cold, I'm so ready for spring! So I've got spring fever really really bad, so the trip to Cancun is just what I need. The temp today is 80 degrees there, here in Oklahoma, its 48. Yuck!

Yes, thats funny she brought her bfast in bed. I didn't hear Lori (sp) complain about it.....she loved it! She even told her to "adjust her bed to be a little softer" ofcourse, Kristen offered to do it, Lori jumped right on that one. She liked all that power, even though she complained in the end about having it, I know she really liked it. Tara loved it too. Tara knew she was safe with her partner having that golden ticket. It would have been bad though if she would have fallen below the yellow line. She did good this week with her weightloss. It made me think about Kristen too, she might be the contestant knowone is too worried about and then win the entire thing. She really wants that 250K. She is going to do anything to win it too. She has already broke the record on BL. Who knows what else she is capable of. The other contestants better watch out for her, 'cause I think she in it to win. Tara, well, I would be happy with 3 pounds, but on the show, 3 lbs is not that great. I'm still wondering if she tried to throw it as well. I also am wondering if Tara persuaded her to vote off Sione, and the show just didn't show it. I'm sure there is a lot we don't see behind close doors. Tara knows that Sione is her biggest competition with the challenges. But she usually ends up beating him, its always pretty close. And Ron was right about one thing, he is the contestant that just won't go home! He has been below the yellow line 6 times and still hanging on. I guess because everyone knows he is not a threat. He just rubs me the wrong way. Not sure why but he just does. I guess I don't like all his commands on who it is to go home. I don't like the fact he likes to control everything. Gets on my nerves. I also don't think he tries too hard in the competition. He always just goes so slow, and always saying this or that is the problem. Get over it already. If you have bad knees why the heck did you even come? You know there is a lot of competition on the BL from past seasons. You know he knew that, so why did he even join if he wasn't going to try very hard. And he just has the attitude like "oh well, i can't do it so why try". He could have let his two sons go on the show together and he stayed home, not sure why they didn't do it that way.

I was watching all the players, and Helen actually looks skinny to me. Still has a little pudge on the belly, but she has got some skinny legs. She is rockin. I am still a big Tara fan....And even Sione kinda grew on me when I seen how much he loved his wife & kids and his family. Ron - not so much...I thought it was funny they were calling him Hatchet man. I think he tries to be the father figure, but he needs to just worry about himself and quit controlling everyone. IMO. Mike, well he is just protective of his dad, as any kid would be. I still think he is a cutie and is going to look great when its all over. I can't believe how much he has changed. I just think he needs to not depend on his dad so much, and his dad needs to realize Mike is a big boy and can do this on his own.

As Jillian put it, they are all in game mode now. So, as far as the game goes, Sione and Filipe are Tara's biggest threats. I think they believe Tara is their biggest threat too. I think they would have voted Tara off, because its now about the game. I was proud of Kristin, you go girl. She was thinking smart. Can you believe how much the ate? Wow, that was a lot of calories. I was thinking about eating that pretzel, and thinking how that would have made a bandster PB. lol. Its going to be interesting in the end to see who wins. Tara better bring her game on, if she drops below the yellow line, she will be gone! Ron and Mike, oh they are getting a little vicious. I think Helen looks good, she would have been just fine going home, they don't see her as a big threat, but let me tell you, I think she is.

I admit it, he sure did! :glare:

And I know you exercise too. I think that makes a difference. When I am really exercising, my matabolism is racing because I am starving and eat a lot more. The times I've been hurt and couldn't exercise, seems I didn't eat as much. But I have to agree, I've never only eaten 1/4 cup of food. I would passout too I think. I eat around 4 to 6 oz at a meal (less during the day). I just try and make healthy choices and exercise!