sorry to hear about that! I hate that too.
I slept in today and didnt go work out. oh well, it was kind of fun.
Yep, I know what you mean, Karen!
I'm feeling a little depressed today. I've been really dedicated to eating less for 9 days now, and exercising every day, but today my weight was up again 
A couple of days ago the scales told me I'd lost a couple of pounds, but today those pounds are back..... I guess I never let myself get this big before, and in the past my diet only lasted for 3 or 4 days, and I'd lose what I wanted to lose, but now I have further to go and can't see the results in a week I'm just depressed!
It takes time, Sonia. Rome wasn't built in a day. Just keep up with what you are doing and eat healthy.
I guess I've never really had the problems with my weight that you are all going through. It always seemed a bit easier for me, maybe with my hyperactivity or something like that. Seems that for the most part I can never stay still. I just see the scale and that scares me. It doesn't match with my size. I was always heaver than I looked, though. I used to fool those carnival people who guess weight all the time. They would guess 10 pounds lighter. What really scares me is diabetes and high blood pressure. It runs in my family and I would like to be healthy for as long as I can.
Hubby has been told that he needs to lose weight, and I really need to work to be more supportive of that. I need to stop drinking the Coca Cola and having the snacks all the time. If it isn't in the house, he won't eat it. Unfortunately, I have to practice for an anniversary cake for my parents' 50th this ?September. I just made a banana cake. That's what my Dad asked for. I don't like banana, so Hubby has to try it out. I'll also take some to work. The assistant manager has been wanting some banana cake.
I'm a little rust with my decorating skills since moving to Florida. There is no one to bake for. Before, I just took my cakes to my parents' and the kids ate them. Or I could always take them to work. I sometimes do wonder if I should just move to Seattle with my daughter. At least then I won't be alone here with Hubby. I guess the manager at the apartment complex and his wife might eat some cake if I took somje to them.
Aww darn, Sonia! I hate how the dieting makes you feel so up and down...up when the weight goes down, and down when the weight goes up! I agree with Karen that Rome wasnt built in a day.
The story of my life was losing weight the first week, then the 2nd week everything plateauing (or even gaining), then get I'd frustrated. It happened again with the diet I am on now. The first week I lost about 4 pounds then nothing the 2nd week. In my mind I was thinking if this doesn't work, I just don't know what will. The staff at the clinic I go assured me that it was normal, just keep sticking to the plan, and your body will get used to it. I was really worried and started to get discouraged. But somehow it just started coming off. Now I usually have a few good days then a few days where it doesnt seem like anything is happening. You can do it! If I can, you can! I seriously thought there must be some reason I couldnt lose weight. Now I see that I was giving up much to early.
My husband doesnt need to lose weight, however I'd like him to eat healthier. He does okay when I am cooking for him, but I also give him and the kids the cake to eat. He also eats out quite a bit at work. Either lunch meetings or he doesnt pack a lunch too often, so he hits the drive through. He's lucky he's thin, but I am sure he could be healthier. My kids too, I am worrying that I am letting them eat too much junk...they too are thin and active, but I don't want to set them up for a lifetime of poor choices.
Dont get depressed or give up Sonia! You will be in my boat now, I gained almost all of the 20 pounds I lost last year so here I start at the begining AGAIN!!! It takes time and determination and the older you get the harder it is!! So do it now while you are young.
I got a cruddy nights sleep again so didnt get up to work out. Depending if DBF has dinner ready when I get home or not, I may work out before dinner.
Karen you are so lucky that it doesnt take much to loose, I envy you. I have to make a cake next month for my nieces graduation from Vet school. Very excited about that!
Well off to work, have a great day!
Thanks for the encouragement!!
I feel a bit better today. The scales said I was down a bit again this morning. I'll have to learn not to look so often I think, and keep doing what I'm doing!
My problem is, I have spent my whole life dieting. Up until about 5 years ago, I was as thin as a rake, because my whole life was a diet! If I ate something I shouldn't have, I'd starve myself the next day. I think I just got sick of it, but I've realised I'm going to have to change my ways if I want to be happy about myself. (And yes, I know, it should be an overall healthier eatin plan rather than starving myself 
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Was 5 years ago when cake came into your life? 
Cake certainly has been part of my undoing! I think the major problem was that I just didnt realize the number of calories I was actually eating. The cake scraps, the buttercream sampling, eating off the kids plates, and going out to eat! I am partly wondering if part of my weight loss is just due to me not eating out. If they labeled all the menu items with fat/calories I surely would have a better clue what to order. I once found out the salad I had consumed had more than 1000 calories and 100 grams of fat....a SALAD!! I shoulda had the burger and fries for those numbers. It is what I don't know that is the problem. I am really getting encouraged to feed my kids and DH better. I don't really want my kids eating the school lunches as much now. Before I let them 3 times per week, but now I am thinking I should reduce it to just once or twice. The lunches are just loaded with fat, sugar and salt. Yeah they put veggies on the tray, but I will be my kids don't eat them!! I am just not sure how to educate my kids and them wanting to make healthier choices. I don't want to talk about it all the time, so that when they go off on their own they go wild and rebel against it.
Well, I've been caking since I was 13, but since I've been getting 2 or 3 orders a week, my weight has really ballooned - that's about 3 years ago now, so I definitely blame the cakes to a certain degree.
I find it so hard packing the kids' lunchboxes. I started off packing very healthy lunches, but as they get older it gets harder, with all their friends taking chips and treats, they come home and ask me for the same all the time.
I know, that's really a problem! Usually I hear about it regarding the snacks. They usually have time set aside for 1-2 snacks a day at school. I usually try and send at least one healthy thing like fruit and then something else like pretzels or crackers etc. My oldest is saying that he'd like chips and cookies for snacks. I have decided to do better with the kids, and I need to have a talk with my husband about doing better too.
Today I weighed 150.6. I am down almost 15 pounds! I can't believe it! The weight seems to be coming off this week better than other weeks. I can't wait to get below 150. It's my next big goal. I have been playing dress up with my older (smaller) clothes in my closet. It's been fun pulling out stuff that's been hanging there for 2 years.
Off topic:
Would you all be willing to say a prayer for a 7 year old boy in my neighborhood? He has been battling brain cancer for about 18 months and it looks like now there is nothing else they can do. They are giving him about 3-6 months. It has been so hard on this family, I just can't even imagine. The little guy has been so brave and strong. I know their hearts are just breaking. I am just praying for their comfort and ability to celebrate his life. thanks!
Certainly can, Merissa. I can't imagine what it would be like to lose one of my kids. My youngest is 7.
I know it's so sad. I just felt terrible about it all day yesterday. DH and I went out to a movie last night and I keep thinking " how can I be out having fun while they are in so much pain?" I am not super close to the family, but they regularly send out reports on how he is doing, so I have kept up with the ups and downs of his disease and treatments. I really had a feeling it was going to go this way when the cancer came back about 6 months ago.
Hello ladies...I just had to share my exciting news of getting below 150! okay, 149.9, but I will take it!
Oh yes cakeing is definately a problem when dieting! I agree.
Not only the sampling, but when you are busy with a cake you cant cook a decent meal, then comes in take out or order in. None of it is good for you.
Merissa I was suprised to find out how bad salads really are when ordering from a resturant. I now, if I can look on line to see what the calorie count is so I can choose wisely. A lot of the resturants have the nutrition information on their web sites. I also want to get the book "Eat this...Not that"
I will keep your neighbor in my prayers. We have a cousin (although older) with brain cancer so I know the ups and downs as well.
YEA for you Merissa! I am glad you are doing well.
I just wolfed down a small bag of m&m cookies.....not doing well I guess!!!
Have a great day
I went for a 6 mile outdoor run this morning while my son was at preschool. It was great! I really wasnt even THAT tired! I don't know if it is because I have started exercising more or because I have lost enough weight to notice that exercise is easier. Though when I got back home my legs were achy for awhile.
It's supposed to be near 80 tomorrow, I cant wait!
Forget about the cookies, Michelle, and just move on. I ate a few Sun Chips today...gosh I love those things. Why did I bring them in the house?
Oh and thanks for the added prayers for Brendan.
Sun Chips are not that bad. Better than some other chips out there.
a little better. My friend and I were looking at the package today. Less fat, plus 3 grams of fiber. But it still has the same calories.
Well I ended up having a few Lays Salt and Vinegar chips when I got home. I didnt workout because we were going to go out, but ended up staying home. Oh well. I should get in a good workout tomorrow. There are no plans to go anywhere so will be home, I can workout after work then have dinner.
My husband is the same, Merissa. He's recently lost about 20 lb, and he has so much energy! He got heaps done over the Easter break. And he's really noticing that if he just has a little bit of chocolate, he feels very sluggish afterward.
I am going to really try and not steal a little snack here and there today. Old habits die hard! I think that is what drove me here in the first place...just a lot of unaccounted for food!!
That is so true Merissa, the unaccounted for food it what does people in. They forget the couple of chips here, the piece of chocolate there it all adds up. I didnt realize it until I started to log my food in to my Spark people site. When I was doing this everyday, logging everything I put in my mouth I lost 20 pounds, well I was also working out twice a day so that helped. But I was suprised at how much extra calories I was packing in and not even realizing it. I stopped a few months back and have started again and once again I am SHOCKED at how many calories I am letting pass my lips! Ah well onward and downward (well at least my weight downward!!)
got up and did my morning workout
Everyone have a great day!
Has it really been that long since I checked in last? The Internet has been down here for a while. I am told it will be up shortly (they said on Wednesday).
Count on my prayers, Sonia.
Eating out sure does add a LOT of fat and salt and calories if you are not careful. That is my downfall. another downfall is that if I am baking cakes I will not eat. Just baking makes me feel like I am too full to eat anything. many is the time that Hubby has forced me to eat because he knows that I won't eat on my own.
It is great to hear that you are under 150, Merrissa! Keep up the good work!
We moved to another apartment on Tuesday. It is still in the same complex but it is overlooking the intercoastal waterway instead of being up closer to the road. It also is much brighter in here, since we have more windows. The oven also seems to bake cakes better. I made one today. We will probably have a piece later today and then I will take the rest to work.
I've been practicising making flowers in royal icing. My bachelor's buttons and mums have come out well, but I will need a lot more work on carnations. Do you all think that carnations will go well on a cake for fall? I was thinking the roses, mums, and pansies, as well as bachelor's buttons.
I'll check in on you all later, if the internet works.
Karen
I have no idea what batchelor's buttons and mums are, Karen! 
As for the carnations, I never even consider what season it it, so why not!!!
I've been very self controlled the last few days. Today I am exactly 155, which is down by .4 I think. Not quite keeping up with you, Merissa but I have lost the extra that I mysteriously put on last week and a bit more.
Today we are going to continue making a pathway, so i will be doing lots of shovelling gravel - good exercise!
Hey 155 is great! I don't know how well I will do next week...I think water retention time is upon me soon!
I think all of the flowers you have chosen sound great, karen! I just never could get the mums, but that would look perfect for fall. Congrats on your new apartment too!
I didn't do a great job today. I had to bake cupcakes and I did a fair bit of spoon licking and sampling. ooops...again with those old bad habits! I havent been super busy with cakes for a couple months, which was probably a good thing in order to focus on my weight loss.
Same here, Merissa! At the end of last year I was getting 5 cake orders a week. Now it's 1 or 2. In a way, it's been good, not so much nibbling and also I've been very busy with other things, so it has taken some stress off.
Great job Sonia on the loss that is great. I just past that water retention time so I should "loose" at least a pound, dont ya think?
I dont do that many cakes, just for the family. I am going to MN in a couple of weeks for my nieces graduation from vet school and will be making her cake, then the week I get back I have a baby shower cake to get done. So thankfully I dont have many cakes to nibble on.
I did well again yesterday at work didnt nibble anything other than what I brought to eat so that was good.
Should do pretty well today to as we have lots to do and lost of running around.
Everyone have a great weekend. I am off to clean my kitchen, didnt do dishes last night too tired. Then workout, then off for the day and evening, will be spending the night at my mother-in-laws tonight.
So after my post on Saturday I did 45 min workout, YEA me!
sunday is my day off. I got up and did my workout this morning. I have some running around to do today but will get at least 10 min in this afternoon. I have a new buddie on Spark and we started a routine, so HAVE to get in my 10 min at least!
Have a great day everyone.
yay! good job!
I took Saturday off of working out, but did some yard work. We went to my DH boss' house for dinner...quite a spread! Lots of BBQ! Fortunately I was pretty much able to stick to my meal plan. Yesterday I ran outside 7.25 miles. I can't believe it! My legs and feet were aching when I got back, but I felt quite good actually. The bad news is that I was up a pound at my weigh in today...but I think it's that water retention. Or at least that is what I am telling myself!
Hope everyone had a nice weekend!
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