Get Ready to Start: Preparing for a New Journey

[Christ Follower]

Okay, I'm not starting yet, but when I do, I'll be ready!

 

[friday]

Hee Hee! Ok. Let us know.

 

[imported_heather9892]

Okay, I'm not starting yet, but when I do, I'll be ready!

ready......set......?

lol
baby steps
it takes 30 days for things to become habit

 

[Christ Follower]

ready......set......?

lol
baby steps
it takes 30 days for things to become habit

lol! I am waiting for my church to start up it's biggest loser before I really go gung-ho. There's money in it for me if my team wins!

 

[chef_kimmo]

ready......set......?

lol
baby steps
it takes 30 days for things to become habit

I thought it was 21 days - no wonder I can't make it happen LOL

 

[chef_kimmo]

lol! I am waiting for my church to start up it's biggest loser before I really go gung-ho. There's money in it for me if my team wins!

That is a good reason to focus on it then!! Good Luck

 

[BigSisGretchen]

:cheerleader:Good Luck Ellen!
I'm excited to see your progress with your church Biggest Loser!
I hope you win! You sure have a winning spirit!!:cheerleader:

 

[friday]

I thought it was 21 days - no wonder I can't make it happen LOL

21 times to get used to the idea, 100 times to make it automatic. Every small alteration has to start the counter again.

 

[missydivine]

You can do it!

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay, I did my official weigh in at church today and will begin my "life change" tomorrow.

 

[missydivine]

How is your first day going? I think I'm doing okay. I'll post more in my journal. Just wanted to let you know that I know you can do this. Good luck!

 

[Christ Follower]

How is your first day going? I think I'm doing okay. I'll post more in my journal. Just wanted to let you know that I know you can do this. Good luck!

Thanks, well it's not going as good as I had hoped for my first day. I had a 1/2 banana and a bowl of special K for breakfast and then a bowl of left over fried rice for lunch. That wouldn't have been too bad, but DH came home and made up BLT's with chesse. I should've passed on that one. If I can get out and take a walk today I will feel better. I've been cleaning all day though. You can almost see my dresser.

 

[Christ Follower]

Ya today is not looking good food wise at all. I ended up giving into my craving and got a grande caramel latte at Starbucks. Oh well. Tomorrow is another day....

 

[BigSisGretchen]

You can do it!
Don't feel bad when you give into cravings . . . just cut the portions.
I love my chocolate.

 

[missydivine]

Thanks, well it's not going as good as I had hoped for my first day. I had a 1/2 banana and a bowl of special K for breakfast and then a bowl of left over fried rice for lunch. That wouldn't have been too bad, but DH came home and made up BLT's with chesse. I should've passed on that one. If I can get out and take a walk today I will feel better. I've been cleaning all day though. You can almost see my dresser.

I think you are being way hard on yourself! You have done just fine!

 

[missydivine]

Ya today is not looking good food wise at all. I ended up giving into my craving and got a grande caramel latte at Starbucks. Oh well. Tomorrow is another day....

Okay maybe that wasn't the best, but how has the rest of your day gone? I think we have to look at the big picture. You are being way hard on yourself. If you don't let up a bit you're going to really binge.

 

[Christ Follower]

Today I had a bowl of Vanilla Almond Special K for breakfast.

I had a bowl of Chicken tortilla soup for lunch. (that wouldn't have been that bad but I added cheese and tortilla chips)

I had a handfull of Pecans and some popcorn for snacks. Not sure what's for dinner yet.

 

[missydivine]

Today I had a bowl of Vanilla Almond Special K for breakfast.

I had a bowl of Chicken tortilla soup for lunch. (that wouldn't have been that bad but I added cheese and tortilla chips)

I had a handfull of Pecans and some popcorn for snacks. Not sure what's for dinner yet.

Did you make the soup from scratch? If you did will you post the recipe.

 

[Christ Follower]

Did you make the soup from scratch? If you did will you post the recipe.

Nope. Cambells Select. I do have a recipe for homemade chicken tortilla somewhere though....

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay. I walked 2 miles today. Now I can say I did something finally.

 

[missydivine]

Okay. I walked 2 miles today. Now I can say I did something finally.

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay this time for real! I AM OFFICIALLY STARTING TOMORROW 1-9-08!

I did my weigh-in (again) at church and it wasn't pretty. 199.6

I weigh more now than I did when I was 9 months prego with my kids. Not good.

 

[BigSisGretchen]

Okay this time for real! I AM OFFICIALLY STARTING TOMORROW 1-9-08!

I did my weigh-in (again) at church and it wasn't pretty. 199.6

I weigh more now than I did when I was 9 months prego with my kids. Not good.

Don't be so hard on yourself. We are all in the same boat. We forget about ourselves and take care of others . . . our DH and children. I was over 200 last year and was not happy . . . I worked hard and lost 15-20 lbs. I kept 15 off for the whole year. You can do it . . . it is hard work but you can do it!! Keep your chin up and you will be fine. Remember that is why you have us friends to cheer you on!

 

[missydivine]

Okay this time for real! I AM OFFICIALLY STARTING TOMORROW 1-9-08!

I did my weigh-in (again) at church and it wasn't pretty. 199.6

I weigh more now than I did when I was 9 months prego with my kids. Not good.

Just remember you can do this! And, we are here for you! If it makes you feel any better I have more to lose than you do.:grumpy:

 

[Christ Follower]

Just remember you can do this! And, we are here for you! If it makes you feel any better I have more to lose than you do.:grumpy:

Thanks!

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay, Yesterday I walked another 2 miles and did really good untill I had dessert last night.

Today I think I am doing just okay. I am hoping to go for another walk this afternoon.

 

[missydivine]

You can do it! I need to get the tredmill uncovered, and get walking on it. I will get that done this weekend. Dh and I both have a bunch of weight to lose.

 

[Christ Follower]

You can do it! I need to get the tredmill uncovered, and get walking on it. I will get that done this weekend. Dh and I both have a bunch of weight to lose.

IS dh going to do it with you too? That makes a huge difference! You can do it!

 

[missydivine]

Yep, he started with me this week. yes it does make a difference.

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay, I just got back from another 2 mile walk today. However, we are having pizza tonight for dinner.

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay, I just got back from another 2 mile walk today. However, we are having pizza tonight for dinner.

I had A LOT of pizza last night. I will have to be on my best behavior today when it comes to eating. I didn't even make coffee this morning so I wouldn't have the extra sugar. I had a bowl of cereal today so far. If I get hungry before lunch I will force myself to eat carrots or an apple.

 

[missydivine]

Okay, I just got back from another 2 mile walk today. However, we are having pizza tonight for dinner.

The walk will help cancel out the pizza, good move!

 

[missydivine]

I had A LOT of pizza last night. I will have to be on my best behavior today when it comes to eating. I didn't even make coffee this morning so I wouldn't have the extra sugar. I had a bowl of cereal today so far. If I get hungry before lunch I will force myself to eat carrots or an apple.

You are funny, do you use cream in your coffee?

 

[Christ Follower]

You are funny, do you use cream in your coffee?

2% milk and LOTS of sugar (organic sugar, but sugar nonetheless)

 

[Christ Follower]

Did another 2 mile walk today. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be having fast food for dinner again. I have no food in the house and we have to be somewhere soon. It'll be better once I go grocery shopping.

 

[Christ Follower]

Did another 2 mile walk today. Unfortunately it looks like I'll be having fast food for dinner again. I have no food in the house and we have to be somewhere soon. It'll be better once I go grocery shopping.

Yep. I ate taco bell for dinner and had cake AND ice cream for dessert at the party. Looks like I have more exercising to do tomorrow. Everytime I start to get ahead, I sabotage myself! :cry:

 

[its_me_susan]

1st Month relinquishment - hate this!My team was $750 shy of $4000 in December (my catalog/web sales was $2200! Yea me...) *sigh*. With my not being able to drive, I'm not sure how we'll do in January. I hope we make it though.. I'm hoping to recruit at least 3 (wanting to buy my family the wii at Best buy! lol. My thank you for supporting my business), so if I do, hopefully I won't have to count on myself to do more than half of it. I'm seriously considering the waiver if we can't get it together. I can't drive until at least some time in March!

I do have a live show that I will schedule today ~ I'm having a Stampin Up show today (love their stuff ~ they really got the "home business/party plan" stamp set right this time! ~ let me know if you want to peek. lol. It's on p. 153, called Taking Care of Business. One of my guests is a Premiere Design jewelry rep. an she's attending).

By the way - I am soooo excited about my party - I put "by the way, stones are 20% off" on all my invites. I have used mini-muffin pan to make cornbread muffins, and square stone to make symphony brownies (YUM). so excited!

 

[missydivine]

2% milk and LOTS of sugar (organic sugar, but sugar nonetheless)

I use 1/2 and 1/2, but I gave up sugar years ago. I decided I could have one or the other.

 

[missydivine]

Yep. I ate taco bell for dinner and had cake AND ice cream for dessert at the party. Looks like I have more exercising to do tomorrow. Everytime I start to get ahead, I sabotage myself! :cry:

You are doing fine, remember the excersise will balance things out. Keep that up! YOU are doing a good job!

 

[BigSisGretchen]

Don't be too hard on yourself when you have a bad day.
Remember . . . we are all cheering for you for your church biggest loser too!
You have a good attidude about it though, you don't let the bad days weigh you down.

 

[its_me_susan]

a success!Finalized that booking and got one $75 order! And we had alot of fun.

 

[Christ Follower]

Today I had coffee for breakfast, a handful of Cheetos and a small bowl of Mac n cheese for lunch, a banana for snack and coffee for dinner. I should eat something else but I really don't feel up to it.

 

[chef_kimmo]

Keep working on it - you are doing good. At least you have started and have a vision.

 

[chefkathy]

Susan,Could you offer your hostesses to have their shows at YOUR home? That way you wouldn't have to drive. Just an idea....

 

[ddbritt]

what would you ladies recommend for a good healthy breakfast.?

 

[Christ Follower]

what would you ladies recommend for a good healthy breakfast.?

1 egg, 1 slice of whole wheat toast and a piece of fruit. In the most important meal of the day you would have your protein, whole grain and fruit serving.


I have been eating Kashi Go Lean Crunch cereal (but you need to stick to the right serving size) and a piece of fruit lately.

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay so it's not even noon here and I did my 2 mile walk today. I had TWO bowls of cereal for breakfast though (see? that's what happens when you don't eat dinner!)

 

[missydivine]

You had a great week! 3lbs! Woo Hoo!!!!!

Yes you need to eat all your meals!

 

[Christ Follower]

You had a great week! 3lbs! Woo Hoo!!!!!

Yes you need to eat all your meals!

That's not quite for sure yet. I will be checking again in the next couple of days after I've been eating regular meals. Thanks though!

 

[Christ Follower]

Okay so it's not even noon here and I did my 2 mile walk today. I had TWO bowls of cereal for breakfast though (see? that's what happens when you don't eat dinner!)

I had 3 Tempura Crunch Vegetable Rolls today for lunch. (I withheld from eating all 6). Just the 3 have 12 grams of fat and 210 calories. I ate a few pretzels and a Choc chip granola bar for snack. Still not sure what to make for dinner yet but whatever I make I will have a salad before so I will eat less of the dinner.