Okay girls let's give something a thought for a moment here. As I was pulling the pound of butter out of the fridge yesturday it dawned on me hey this is what A POUND feels like. So I grabbed another. Now I got two pounds in my hand thinking OMG this is how much weight I could be taking off of me each week!!! Kinda helps put things into perspective. We all have butter in our fridge so every time we are tempted to eat something we know we shouldnt I think we should grab that butter in one hand and the temptation by the other and ask ourselves which one we'd REALLY prefer. (shhh, i know which one, but lets just pretend , ok)
Sorry 2sdae wasn't trying to sound like I was singling anybody out, just your post about the fridge reminded me of how my kids thought I was bonkers for playing in the fridge comparing all my butter to weight yesturday. 
yeah really I should grab a pound of butter when I am tempted. Good idea!
Is anyone else here suffering from diet fatigue?? I feel like I am always either actively trying to loose weight or at least thinking about it. I feeling like I am constantly saying..."okay, starting......now.....!" Grr. I feel like I am such a downer lately! I want to get excited about this again, the way I was when we started this club. Anybody have any suggestions?
Merissa I know what you're talking about. That's why I don't like ww, I always feel like I'm counting points, weighing and measuring my food.
Losing weight is kind of like decorating a cake. You sometimes get to that point where everything sucks and is going wrong and you just want to throw it at the wall but you don't because the end result is sooo worth it! Unfortunately losing weight takes a little longer but think how good it will feel when you finally get to that point. You're worth it!
I don't know about you but I'm am sick of not being comfortable in my own skin!
"You don't drown by falling in the water. You drown by staying there."
"The only thing that is instant is coffee"
yeah really I should grab a pound of butter when I am tempted. Good idea!
Is anyone else here suffering from diet fatigue?? I feel like I am always either actively trying to loose weight or at least thinking about it. I feeling like I am constantly saying..."okay, starting......now.....!" Grr. I feel like I am such a downer lately! I want to get excited about this again, the way I was when we started this club. Anybody have any suggestions?
THAT'S EXACTLY HOW I'VE FELT. Like everything revolved around what I was/wasn't going to eat and when I was going to exercise. I don't think I've totally gotten back on the horse but I went out a couple weeks ago and bought some new clothes. The budget is tight but I bought nicer t-shirts and everything fits in my current size and every day I've been going a little above and beyond in my beauty regimen. Jewelry and hair that isn't always in a lopsided pony tail, lip gloss, things like that. I just feel better. Like I've taken the focus off of weight and more onto taking care of me. Do something special for yourself, it'll help 
That is so funny! I just recently decided it was time for me to do something for me and I signed up for Wilton 1. I am totally beyond it so far, but i hope to learna few pointers and tips until I get to the more advanced classes. It felt so good to be sitting there by myself with no little leeches or projects around.
I even went to the grocery store by myself today! I went to deliver a cake to my work and actually hung out for a while and had a diet soda while I waited on my boss to come by to pay me.
Then I went to the grocery store and got to get groceries BY MYSELF!!! It was so nice to be able to concentrate on what I was buying. I took like 3 hours for myself today and it was AWSOME!
So, i don't get it. Why do I sometimes get and sometimes don't get e-mails saying there are new message on here???
Oh! I posted my first pillow cake (aka as my first fondant covered cake...
) Check it out!!
I spent a ridiculous amount of time on DS's Mario cake last night and I learned two things... I CAN make a cake without tasting ANYTHING!! Also, it is possible to run your p.s. through the food processor instead of sifting. I ended up using six lbs, so it was MUCH easier!! I'll be posting the pic later on, ya'll watch for it, I have to say, I'm totally proud of it, I think it is by far the best I've done. More importantly, DS thinks it's the coolest cake ever and he's already making up stories about the characters on the cake!!
On dieting matters, I'm doing much better with my water, but DH still seems convinced that we need to eat lots of greasy food. I'll start cooking again next week and it will be a challenge, I can't bend down to put anything in the oven, so I'll be doing everything on stove top. Maybe I should pull out the old' crock pot and roast some chicken, that's always yummy and healthy.
I have just returned from the Chocolate Festival, and I ate A LOT! But it was soooo good. The best part is that DD won 2nd place for kid's cookies!!! She was so excited and got a big red ribbon to wear 
The diet - no, wait - the eating modification program begins again tomorrow! I'd better get on the treadmill before the newly digested fat cells start sticking to my thighs
-Lisa
Congrats to your DD, Lisa! She's off to a great start!!
I MADE TOO MUCH CAKE!!! 
I KNEW I was making too much cake for DS's birthday, but the design demanded it. I sent cake home with all the family, but I STILL HAVE TOO MUCH CAKE!! I can't stop eating it!! 
HELP!!!!!
I STILL HAVE TOO MUCH CAKE!! I can't stop eating it!!
HELP!!!!!
Nooooo!!!! Put down that fork and step away from the cake! I just need to tell myself the same thing - tonight I made a chocolate chip cake, because that's what DS wants for his bday party this weekend & I needed to try out a recipe first. I made a CChip cake a few weeks ago but didn't like it, so of course I needed to try this one out before I served it at a party to other people. I didn't decorate it or anything so it's sitting in a rubbermaid container cut up into chunks (so it would fit). I don't know what to do with it - I hate to throw it out because that's so wasteful, but I don't want to keep it because I know I'll eat like the whole thing 
AAAAAHHHHHHH!!!
-Lisa
P.S. Your Mario cake is great!
Thanks for the compliment Lisa. DH asked me how much I would charge for a cake like that, I told him I'd have to charge at least $200 for me to make minimum wage, I spent so darn much time making those figures! But anything for my little guy
Well, DH and DD are digging into the cake, so maybe I can get them to eat it all. Oddly enough, DS, who I made the cake for, doesn't want any! He's not much of a sweets eater. Maybe that's why we can count his ribs...
Shellie, that is one great cake ! I love it!
As for the diet (ie eating modification...i like that or my weight reduction program) I have NOT been doing well. Last time I suggested someone come to michigan and slap some sense into me, no one one signed up and things have been going down hill. I had some cake and some mcDonalds this weekend. I want to get back on the right track and get fired up about it again. Less than 3 weeks until my vacation! Yikes! I did make it to the gym this morning, but I really didnt want to go, I am glad I did now though.
Okay lets get fired up again everyone!! We are starting to lose our spark here! Let's show those fat cells who's boss!!
Well, I have new motivation for exercise. A friend called last night and asked if I'd like to start walking with her and her kids (her DD and mine are close friends.) So as soon as I recover enough, I'll have a walking buddy who will keep me off my butt!
Still can't get rid of this cake! My mom would happily take some, but she's got a bit of a weight problem, too and my dad is diabetic, so he outright forbade me to give them anymore!
I've decided to spend more time practicing fondant modeling to keep my hands busy. The Mario figures came out better than I could have hoped, so I want to work on my people and animals. And there's no way I'm going to want to taste it!
Let's be strong ladies! It's a new week and we can kick those fat cells butt!!!
hi all....i haven't been posting on here because i haven't been following a program or even making the effort until last week...i don't know if anyone has posted this but i found this site in one of my prevention magazines and its pretty cool..check it out
stark people.com
starkpeople.com
Jelligirl, please don't feel that you shouldn't post if you're not following the program!! I've put my weight loss program on hold during my recovery from back surgery, but I still love to come here for inspiration!!
I'm going to check out that site now...
I've been having another bad week - too much chocolate & cake I can only hope to have maintained by Thursday. Every morning I tell myself it's a new day, but every day something comes along to tempt me. And then I eat it! I'm making DS's cake on Friday (for Sat. party) & NFSC's on Saturday for another event on Sunday. I'm hoping that once this weekend is over I'll be able to get myself back on track.
-Lisa
did we pick a new cheerleader this week? I think we could all use some inspiration!
Well how's this for inspiration.... I am now the proud adopted mother of my niece a 1 1/2 year old baby girl with some medical complications due to being a preemie! My hubby and I offically signed our paper work yesterday and we are picking up our new baby girl in a couple of hours. So I will be the busy mother of a 11/2 year old. a 2 1/2 year old and a 13 1/2 year old! Who'll have time to eat! HHHHmmmm, now to find a double stroller for my walks! Keep up the fight girls, we CAN DO THIS!!!!! We've got those fat cells worrried and that's why they are fighting back with temptation galore. But you know what/ WE GOT THEM RUNNING!!!!!!
RUN YOU STINKIN FAT CELLS, CAUSE HERE WE COME!!!!!
Besides, who wants to be stuck on the side od that hill???? Keep treckin and we'll go right on over the top of weight loss/ healthy eating mountain in no time! 
OH, Merissa I got my south beach diet book yesterday! So I too shall be starting this and not eating any goodies..... Lord knows my thighs are thankin me!
CONGRATULATIONS TUESDAY!!!! Such exciting news!
I'm sure you'll be too busy to eat, now
CONGRATULATIONS TUESDAY!!!! Such exciting news!
I'm sure you'll be too busy to eat, now
Thanks, we are very excited as we cannot have anymore children and what could be better...a baby without the every 2 hour feedings, has most of her teeth, walks, no pregnancy weight! This is my kinda "having a baby"!
And the best part...both my girls adore her and she them.
Tuesday I'm so Excited for you. I got the baby itch and we got a puppy. LOL baby would have been less work. We aren't having any more either, Labor took too much out of DH to chance for a girl. AND the thought of three boys scared the life out of me.
Yay for you. I can just picture you with one of those jogging strollers pushing two little ones up a hill
I learned something last night. It's not illegal to throw away cake. 
I pitched about half a cake after catching myself nibbling on it all afternoon and afterwards nobody came by with handcuffs and a fork insisting I eat it out of the garbage Who knew?!! 
Hang in there girls the sunshines a comin'!
OH. Lord, pray I make it up that hill with these girls! Little monsters but too cute for anything other than bragging rights!
Welcome Jelligirl! Don't feel you can't come here because you're not on a plan. When I came here I wasn't really doing anything but being here got me motivated. It's a great group of ladies and the support is awesome!
Congratulations Tuesday! That is great news. Too bad you're so far away I'm getting rid of my double stroller (ds is too big and heavy) and getting a single. All those kids will certainly keep you on you toes though, you should burn enough calories just keeping after them =D
I haven't been doing terrible eating wise but the exercise thing stinks. I'm planning on walking today, let's see if it happens. I really thought I'd lose by thurs. but I think I'll just maintain.
Wow wow! lots of news! Big news Tuesday! Congratulations!
The weather is soooo soooo nice today (here anyway) Its a little preview of what is to come! Unfortunately it is going to get colder again tomorrow, but for today it really helps to improve my mood!
lets do this ladies! Let's get fired up! Summer is on the way!
NO CHEAT WED LADIES!!!!!!!
Well it's here, no cheat wed. So let's kick some fat cells' patooties today girls, get out them walking shoes, pump that iron and warm up that treadmill. Cause we're hitting them fat cells with all the energy we got!
It's No Cheat Wednesday & boy, do I need it I have had such a horrible week it's not even funny. I haven't even gotten on the treadmill as often as I would have liked because I've been that busy. Then yesterday I got crushed by my allergies & feel like total crap. I hate spring 
Maybe if I lop my head off that will help
The only good thing about this allergy issue is that I always drink lots of water when I feel this way.
DIE FAT CELLS DIE!!!
-Lisa
P.S. Congrats Tuesday!!! Enjoy them all
Okay ladies, The sun is shining, it's in the 70's, the birds (in my house ventilation) are singing, I've been on a walk twice with ds and the dog, I've got a fridge full of fresh fruit AND I'm having a Great hairday.
I'M IN SUCH A GOOD MOOD!!!!!!!!!!
Just thought if I shared maybe it would be contatgious!
You can't beat a good hair day! =D Glad to hear someone is having a good day! I didn't get out for my walk so I'm kinda mad about that, oh well I'll make up for it tomorrow.
okay okay okay. Another week that I didnt really stick to my goals. Unfortunately I am up at least a pound. i dont really remember what I was last week but I was 147.8 today. Arrrgg!! Now i only have 2 weeks until vacation. Guess I wont be sporting a new bikini!! FOCUS!
Goals:
1. Do SBD and stop cheating. Just do it!
2. Exercise 5 days (wt lift and cardio, idealy 3 sessions of each)
3. Drink 64 ounces of water daily
Going to another bday party and the birthday girl requested macaroni and cheese! Not sure that is a diet food! Also the big chocolate cake I am bringing! At least I can leave that one there.
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