Hi Girls!!! Wow! I have been away for a long time..... it looks so different here!!!

I haven't checked in for awhile, so I will tell you my weight today.

CW 192

I have been doing POORLY in the weight loss dept. I know in my last post I told you about my new option and since i'm not sure you are allowed to mention other names or diets I won't . But I am not taking any other pills or anything just another way of eating.  You know, not eating bread or dairy  or sweets.  I have wanted to start this plan a while ago but because of all the summer stuff going on i haven't till yesterday.  It wasn't too bad and so far so good. Last night I made sweet and sour pork, and even though I tried to eat only veggies and rice a little pork, I thought I'd better take an ALLI just in case and I had no effects so I guess so far so good.  

I have been doing okay exercising also, not everyday but a few times a week.  Kids and I went camping for a week and even though my family made fun of me I ate apples and good things for me ( I only ate a couple of bad things ) And I did take a 13 1/2 mile bike ride with my daughter! ( hold your applause)  My blood pressure is like 122 over 82 ( I never really had trouble with that though even at my highest weight. ) All 3 of my siblings , all younger, are on meds for it so I am blessed at that.  I am the one that should be on meds though with the life I lead here.! 

Sharona, good point, I do think that at least my defination of try to diet is not a good one.  Obviously, because I am still here.  I can't fault eating out , cause, I do a lot of my own cooking here, or my husband, the problem is that I am the only one who wants to eat healthy here.  My kids and my hubby eat constantly and it is hard to not want to join them. The Schwanns man was here last night and for every healthy thing I wanted to buy they wanted 2 bad things! ( Schwanns, is a man in a truck that goes house to house selling, ice cream, and all kinds of frozen stuff some good , some bad)  I just do the best I can and hope that I can do it day by day! I haven't gained so that's a positive.  ( Oh by the way, I LOVE FRENCH FRIES TOO!!! Did I ever tell you the story about Burger King , me being pregnant and french fries?  That's another post...)

I guess that if I had to pick one thing that will keep me on track a little is posting here. Since  I haven't been that will be my new trick of the trade so to speak.

I hope that all are doing well, I miss talking to you guys, So  I will do better!   Welcome to all the NEWBIES!  We wven got a WENDY :( we miss the old one though!

Did you see that you can put you picture on your profile? I saw it on another post, I will check into it and see if I can figure it out! Won't it be cool to see what we all look like???  Keep in touch!

Take care

Gail

 Hi all!   I'm writing tonight basically to say that it's not likely that you'll hear from me on this anymore, but I didn't want to just totally disappear w/o saying "farewell".    I'm really doing lousy - and on top of that it's like I'm almost feeling worse when I'm not checking in......not to mention when I'm checking-in w/ no progress - or heaven forbid a weight GAIN!. 

I think this is a good program....and when I stuck to it, I had results.  But my issues are in my head.  So until I get that straight - no pill or program will help me!

I have enjoyed the friends that I've made on this thread so much!  Gail &Sharona....I wish all the best and I hope that you'll hit your stride and achieve your goals.  And Bobbi - I can't wait to hear from you regarding your continued progress and ultimately when you hit your goal!!

Health....Love....& Happiness to you all!           Kathleen

 Wow, a marathon, that's awesome!  I think what you say about the carbs is my problem.  I have done so well with the grams of fat but I think too many carbs is making me not lose.  I have the problem of weighing myself, morning, noon and night.  how much did everyone lose their first week?  just curious.

50by40:

 Hi all!   I'm writing tonight basically to say that it's not likely that you'll hear from me on this anymore, but I didn't want to just totally disappear w/o saying "farewell".    I'm really doing lousy - and on top of that it's like I'm almost feeling worse when I'm not checking in......not to mention when I'm checking-in w/ no progress - or heaven forbid a weight GAIN!. 

I think this is a good program....and when I stuck to it, I had results.  But my issues are in my head.  So until I get that straight - no pill or program will help me!

I have enjoyed the friends that I've made on this thread so much!  Gail &Sharona....I wish all the best and I hope that you'll hit your stride and achieve your goals.  And Bobbi - I can't wait to hear from you regarding your continued progress and ultimately when you hit your goal!!

Health....Love....& Happiness to you all!           Kathleen

Oh my gosh Kathleen - we are really going to miss you!!! It would be really great if you would check back in in six months or so - we've kept going for over a year now, so maybe we'll still be here!! I totally know what you mean about it being in your head.  It didn't used to be in mine, but it is now and that's part of why I'm struggling.

Thanks for saying goodbye - it has been hard to lose friends without it.  Best wishes for you in the future - please keep in touch occasionally!!

Sharona

:( Sad face for losing another friend.

 Kathleen,  I am so sorry to hear that you are leaving us.  I know how you feel though and I can't say that I can think of anything that would be encouraging enough that would convince you to stay.  i don't know that once i have made up my mind up about something anyone could talk me out of it .  So I will just say to you that without even knowing me you have been a true friend .  The kind that just listens to your problems and tries to help you through it.  You and i are a lot alike and when we finally decide that we are going to acheive this goal I know that we will.  I will think of you often and whenever I do the Happy dance I will think of all of us dancing together...... Take care.

Gail

OK - Team 40, I really need some encouragement. What a horrible time it has been regarding my weight loss program.  I'm sorry - did I say weight loss? I meant weight gain!!! I'm up 10 pounds from my lowest weight!! I've skipped weighing in for two weeks, because I know how horrible it is I can't even record it. I feel like I'm watching a train wreck happen and just standing by to do nothing about it.

It's the eating - I'm back to my old habits (donuts for breakfast, McD's for lunch or dinner). Help!! I just don't know what to do. 

Sharona

Good Good Friday Morning to you Miss Sharona -

First off -

Happy Happy Happy Dancing for your Marathon - YOU Totally ROCK!!  

I love how you described your experience - made me feel like I was right there with you because if I was - I would've been right where you were (if you know what I mean!!) 

Okay now - let's put a little cheer into your life (or at least try).  Today is a brand new day - don't worry about anything in the past, especially with your weight gain - just start fresh TODAY!!  I'm right here with you Sharona - as is the rest of our dwindling Team 40 - we are going to do this - YOU ARE GOING TO DO THIS - so let's get busy!!  You've totally proved you've got the exercise bit down, so focus can shift to the eating portion - maybe read all of the Alli material over again and prepare yourself a plan of action.  Maybe focus on a daily goal, rather than a weekly goal?  Sometimes I've had to do that just to make it through a day - it can be so tough at times, but even to make it through one day can feel so good.  Then make it through the next day, and the next...  You've still accomplished quite a bit Sharona - be proud!!  Now time to accomplish some more!!!

Can't wait to hear from you Sharona!

Take Care!

Bobbi

gkline:

whenever I do the Happy dance I will think of all of us dancing together...... Take care.

Isn't that the truth - Happy Dancing = Team 40ish!!

Gail -

So good to hear from you - now don't think you're going to leave us now too!!  By the way, just love the picture - it's so nice to put a face to you - LOL!!  You are a beautiful lady Gail!!

Okay now - looks like it's up to us to hold Team 40ish together - Kathleen is going to be sorely missed - but I betcha she'll be back someday - she is going to miss us too much too!!! LOL  Seriously though, let's all just do what we can to be there for each other! 

Looking forward to hearing from you again soon!!

Take Care and have a GREAT Friday!

Bobbi

50by40:

 Hi all!   I'm writing tonight basically to say that it's not likely that you'll hear from me on this anymore, but I didn't want to just totally disappear w/o saying "farewell".    I'm really doing lousy - and on top of that it's like I'm almost feeling worse when I'm not checking in......not to mention when I'm checking-in w/ no progress - or heaven forbid a weight GAIN!. 

I think this is a good program....and when I stuck to it, I had results.  But my issues are in my head.  So until I get that straight - no pill or program will help me!

I have enjoyed the friends that I've made on this thread so much!  Gail &Sharona....I wish all the best and I hope that you'll hit your stride and achieve your goals.  And Bobbi - I can't wait to hear from you regarding your continued progress and ultimately when you hit your goal!!

Health....Love....& Happiness to you all!           Kathleen

Kathleen -

It's been a long hard road and you have really worked hard, but I totally understand where you are coming from right now - as we all probably do, cause we've all been there before a time or two (or a million :-)  I really admire your perserverance young lady - you've been a great inspiration to us all - as well as a good friend, shoulder to lean on and wonderful cheerleader, and dancer, of course!!  I can't even tell you how much you will be missed!  Take care of yourself, be good to yourself and just be happy!!

Speaking of which - one last happy dance is going out to you my friend!!

Happy Happy Dancing for my TRULY WONDERFUL FRIEND KATHLEEN!!

Wishing you nothing but the best!

Love and friends,

Bobbi

Happy Monday Team 40ish!!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!  Mine was pretty good - nice and relaxing, just the way I like it.  We did go out to dinner on Saturday night for a friend's birthday (about 12 of us went).  We had a lot of fun - and an excellent waiter!  I wound up having salad and fish - yummy!!  Yesterday I did all of my running around, cleaned the house, etc. and read.  Had to stay inside - it was way too hot out :-)  Today isn't much better.  It is hot, hot, hot.  My husband just called and said if he got off work early today he was going golfing - what a glutton for punishment - it's way too hot to golf!!  Heck, I can't even remember the last time I went - it's just been too hot.  Okay, now that I've beaten the "hot" thing to dealth, on to something else :-)

Sharona - how are you doing?  I've really been thinking about you a lot - I hope you are doing well!!  Heck, if gas wasn't so expensive, I'd jump in my car and drive up to see you - it couldn't be that far since you're just in California :-)  Please let me know how you're doing and if there's anything we can do to help you out! 

Gail - how are you doing?  I bet it's not as hot there as it is here - LOL!!  Have you been taking care of yourself young lady?  You'd better be - take some time out for yourself!!  Are the kids back to school yet?  My little one - she's a sophomore - went back today - yay!!  Now maybe she'll get back on a regular schedule.  All summer her and her friends have been staying up all night and sleeping all day - I betcha today is going to be a rough one for all of them.  I won't be a bit surprised when I come home from work today and find all all of them sleeping in the living room :-) 

Well guys - please check in and let me know how you're doing - otherwise I'll feel a little foolish posting to myself - ha ha!!

Take care and have a great Monday!

Bobbi

 Hey Girls,

Thought i'd at least do a check in with you today. 

I am at 191

It is weird, but one day last week I weighed myself and was 188! I was like where did it go? Then the next day i was at 191.  FOUND IT!!!   I was so excited to be under 190 and then it was taken away.   I just think it was because I had lost a lot of water or something last week and then I regulated again. It wasn't because of anything i ate because i haven't done anything horrible lately.  So my guess its water.  I have done some exercise this week and Am doing okay. 

Glad to hear from you Bobbi! Kids start school 2 weeks from today, but to be honest, I have spent a lot of time on my own this summer.  My youngest boy, 14, started working with his dad this summer doing construction work so they were gone almost everyday. ( Aside from the 2 weeks of rain days we got!) And my daughter has a job , a boyfriend, and volleyball so she wasn't home much either. She started her 6 hr. practices today for volleyball so I was home alone ALL DAY! I did get a lot of cleaning done but i'm kind of lonely lately. Up until last week we were in the 90's here. IT WAS AWESOME!  I wish it could stay! But today already feels like fall, its just at 70 today and although its nice I can feel a change coming.....UGH!

I have been looking for another job.  I have 2 salons that I work a few days each at. But the one job  I am not as busy and it seems like a waste of time to be there lately. Remember , I live in a rural area, and we son't get a lot of walkins. So I have been looking for something different. I think I would like to try something else, just haven't figured out what.  And with Kaitie in sports and its her senior year. i want to be there for all of her games this year. So I would like to find something during the day.  I'll keep you posted.

Guess, I will go for now.  Hope all is well with you all ! Keep up the posting.......... :)

Gail

I had to say that everytime I see my pic I laugh.  It was taken a few weeks ago when we were camping and my daughter had a camera at the pool.  I was acting goofy! It is the only pic I have of me lately so I used it for now.... WHERE IS EVERYONE ELSES???   

 Is anyone else having trouble?  I won't be 40 until next July but at the rate I am going I will weigh the same!  I can't even put a picture on here!  I like to have a couple glasses of wine a few times a week but if you add that into your calories it shouldn't matter right?  I guess I could try it without drinking, but it's soooo hard in the summer!  Anyone have any suggestions???

 I love a good glass of wine.... 2 glasses is even better!!  :)  I have been making a wine cooler mixing the wine with diet sprite (sprite zero).... it still takes great, is super refreshing, and allows me to have the amount of one glass in 2 larger glasses.  I also try and be mindful to drink extra water on the days I have a cooler.  I know for myself I have to be extra careful not to allow my having a drink to go hand in hand with having a few bites of something that I really shouldn't have. 

I also need to work on not getting discouraged.  When I met my goal weight once before I did it very slowly so remembering that every little bit adds up is key for me.  I set myself small daily goals, (ie. drinking extra water, parking further away from the entrance to the store, jumping around with my 2 small boys rather than watching them, etc.).  This is not an easy journey, but I also don't want to let it run me down.  I want to enjoy my weightloss journey and not simply make it the destination that I will enjoy. 

I hope you are all doing well! 

**One quick treat that I love are the Fiber One bars.  They are very filling and taste so good I can pretend I am having one of those Kudos bars.  If I am having a hungry day I have one in between meals and always carry one in my purse.**

gkline:

I had to say that everytime I see my pic I laugh.  It was taken a few weeks ago when we were camping and my daughter had a camera at the pool.  I was acting goofy! It is the only pic I have of me lately so I used it for now.... WHERE IS EVERYONE ELSES???   

I love your picture Gail - you look so sassy!!  Ha - what do you mean - where is everyone elses?  My picture is prominently displayed - that is exactly what I look like - round, dimply and super white because I haven't gotten much sun this summer :-)

Take Care young lady!!

I'll try to get back on later and respond to all the other postings - I just couldn't resist responding to this one right now :-)