Wanna Lose Weight? Calling All Chunky Monkeys!
Lounge By TexasSugar Updated 7 Jun 2009 , 10:27pm by TexasSugar
sweetbn - I hope your "not a date" just drinks goes well. 
Congratulations on the weight loss!!!!!! 
Great Job!
I tease my daughter all the time for making dates on Myspace .. It is with people she already knows and sees all the time, but it's like she only has the courage to make dates on Myspace .
Monkess - Good job on maintaining while on vacation, I always gain when we travel.. Hope you had a good time!
" Happiness never decreases by being shared." Buddha
So I tend to weigh myself each morning, but I never count a loss as such until I see the same weight on the scale 3 days in a row.
That being said..3lbs until my GOAL WEIGHT! 
I'm really surprised since Saturday night DH and I went out to dinner and I ate all the yummy things I wanted to on that day. I guess what they say is right..sometimes you have to kick your metabolism in the butt.
So, 3 more pounds, and then some new clothes, and I'll be doing really great!!! My work slacks are too big now, so I've been wearing khakis/jeans. I'd really like to get two new pairs of slacks (black and grey) and DH has signed up for it.
Maybe this weekend.
Congratulations to all of those who have lost weight and a big "Hang in there" to those who didn't see a loss. It can be discouraging but all good things will come in time. If it's one thing I've learned it's that you can do everything in your power to make that scale go down but until your body says it's time, that scale won't budge. It knows best when to allow that weight to drop. And, it will drop for sure. Maybe not as quickly as we want it to, but it will!!! I did lose about a pound this past week. Certainly not as much as it had been but hey, that's alright. I'm happy with it and I'm gonna keep on pluggin away. I'm just about over the Equal now. Boy, it's tough finding things to drink without using it. I started using a couple of teaspoons of regular sugar in my coffe now and 1% milk instead of the sugar free creamer. Drinking more tea, (no sugar) but I really miss my diet cokes....... 
Once I really realized how much of the sweetener I was actually using, I was amazed. There's so much controversy about it, I thought I'd better slack off.
Anyway, you guys have a wonderful day and stay strong. Time to hit the treadmill.
I do want to say that this group is VERY encouraging, when half the time the people around me aren't so much. My husband is awesome, no doubts, but coworkers who complain about their weight yet do nothing to help themselves really aren't. :/ I refrain from giving advice to them, because they really think that by skipping lunch (or substituting lunch for a reg. coke) is the best way.
What they don't realize is that they don't need to eat LESS food, but BETTER food. 
I just wish they could see it, because I'd love to encourage them!!
I listened to my doctor, and what a difference it has made in my life. When the woman who does my bloodwork said, "Dr. Turner changed my life." I thought she was just a fan. But I really get it now! He changed MY life too!
I am the woman my husband married, inside and out again. I haven't felt this WELL in over a year, and I have him to thank for it. I want to scream about his practice from the rooftops.
In the end, though, I just want to tell everyone still struggling...keep going. Have a bad day? The next one is a different day, make it yours! The scale not listening to you? Stop using it for a week or two, and concentrate on the things YOU know make YOU healthier. Friends and family bringing you down? Screw 'em. It's about YOU YOU YOU! Do what YOU need to do to make YOUR life better, whether it's your weight or your mental health.
And if you still struggle? Try counseling! I saw a behavioral change therapist for several months (for another reason, but she helped me with this too) and she was such great support. When I started seeing her, I really thought I would never get below 175lbs, I would continue to gain weight, and my health would never get better. Boy, I've never been so glad to be wrong. I am FULLY aware of when I want to emotionally eat now. I think about it, ask myself WHY do I really "have" to have that donut, and I move on. Therapy can help in so many ways.
And oh goodness, I've gone on for a long time. I appreciate anyone who could read it all.
Oh Jade, I am sooooooo happy for you. I really am. You should be very proud of yourself. I do know what you mean about people around you thinking that if they skip meals they will lose weight, etc. It's tough because you want to enlighten them about what can really work and tell them that they are going about this the wrong way but unfortunately, not too many people want to hear it. You chance being seen as the person who thinks they know it all and of course they know of a better and "easier" way to lose weight. It's hard though keeping quiet. But ya sure don't need to keep quiet on our Chunky Monkey thread!!!! You have been VERY encouraging and I for one appreciate every post you've made. Also, I'll be glad to take any and all advice you have to offer. You really are an inspiration!!!!!!
Just a quick check in.. I've lost a little more.. Congrats to all the others with losing.. and Hang in there everyone!
Today is a struggle. Woke up to a phone call on my DH's cell from a coworker: the network maintenance they were doing that morning caused 1/6th of the wireless access points on campus to not work. *sigh* As DH was taking care of that, I was getting ready for work only to notice one of our cats making frequent trips to the litterbox. As we were both getting ready for work (we carpool since we both work at a university), we keep a close eye on the cat.
I call the vet at 7:45 because I know what it all means: another UTI for Scotty. Third one since I adopted him, and he'll be 5 next month.
We take the cat in (and leave him there ) and go to celebrate co-worker's birthday at Red Lobster. I did REALLY good there! I allowed myself one biscuit because I was getting broccoli as a side, instead of mashed potatoes.
But now that things have calmed down, I'm at work, waiting for the vet to call. So, I'm a bit emotional about it all, and I'd give anything to have a coke or Snicker's bar. I know I shouldn't, I know I need to be strong and STICK with it all, but I'm close to not caring about it and just giving into my craving.
It doesn't help that it's that time of the month, so not only am I wanting to eat emotionally, but I have to battle cravings too.
I think I'll lock myself in a closet somewhere, lol.
emrldsky, I so know how you feel about wanting a snickers.. I could totally go for that as well!! I have found that sugar free hersheys seem to hit that craving.. Might want to try those...
This is sooooooo funny. I was at Walmart yesterday and of course what do they have right as you check out? Why, candy bars of course. I grabbed a snicker bar and wanted it soooooo badly. So, I checked the calories etc on the back of the bar and soooo sadly put it back. I was strong but mannnnnnn, I wanted that candy bar!!!!! I must have pouted for about an hour 
You guys are strong to resist your cravings. I haven't been so strong this week so I am scared of the scale. I know I will be disappointed if I gain, but at the same time I haven't put in my best effort. In fact everything was going so well until my friend came to town and then this train left the track to say the least. I think in the past four days there was only one day that didn't include a party, and that was because my friend and I were too tired to go out 
Exercise only consisted of shopping and a bit of dancing Friday night. I should be living on the treadmill today haha
So the just drinks not a date went very well. My friend and I ended up inviting him to go for drinks after his work one night and then we ended up hot tubbing at his place until 530am. Last night just him and I watched a couple movies, so that was nice.
Anyways I will check in tomorrow, I just wanted to post because Im nervous to weigh in tomorrow. Have a good day!
Today was weigh in day for me after a stressful week and weekend, and I am completely happy with my 0.2lb loss! lol! It isn't much, but I ate out twice on Saturday, and twice on Sunday and did not hold back at the all you can eat buffet... I'm feeling a bit of guilt now but am happy I didn't gain! Meetings are such a nuisance for trying to eat right!
This week is a new week, although I have a birthday on Saturday I hope to NOT over indulge. My aim was to be 175 for my 30th birthday, so I have 4 lbs to that weight, and only 5 days....
I just feel like crap today. *sigh*
Well, I guess I am back on track for now. I have started a new "diet" I hate to call it a diet cause diets just don't work.
Anyways , I started at 212, did good for a week or so down to 207, then bad, back up to 210, and now today after busting my A$$ last week 204.
I guess I will keep up with the new plan.
Oatmeal & coffee in the morning. Slim fast for lunch.
Carrots or apples for a snack and for dinner I make dinner for the family but also make a bag of steamed frozen veggies . I eat mostly veggies and a small portion of the main dish. Lots of water throughout the day (about 8- 16.9 oz bottles usually with one of those flavored packet thingys)
I have been doing 3 miles a day on the treadmill (1hr)
and right after my workout I drink one of the K20 protein water packets in my water bottle. It is supposed to keep you body from burning muscle.
So I guess I will just keep it up and see what kind of results I get next weigh in.
Good luck this week everyone!
Here are the things I found that I love that seem to help....
JaimeAnn - what a great weight loss!!
I am not having such great luck after our trip to disney last weekend. I just can't seem to stop eating!! like today - I AM STARVING!!
I feel like I have done nothing but eat today - I had frosted mini wheats for breakfast and left over low fat chinese for lunch and then still hungry I at a nectarine and I'M STILL STARVING!!
I know that I have gained about 4lbs back - pissed!!!
I don't know what to do or what to eat to feel full!!
HELP!!
janelwaters - That's how I felt at the beginning of last week. I Just drank water everytime I felt hungry, and ate carrots & celery all day long . It was really hard but I just had to force myself and I stayed out of the house as much as possible , when I am home I tend to eat more.
You can do it!
The first couple of days are the hardest then your body will get used to it.
So I had my meeting last night for the end of first 6 weeks of my diet. We have a group that meets at church. Of the ten of us in the group we had a combined loss of 98. Of the 98 I was 15!! Ive also lost 4 inches.. I'm excited!!
So my DH tells me the other night, "Dad sent us pictures of his trip to the UP (Upper Peninsula for those who don't know the acronym), but he managed to accidentally include pictures from Christmas. I looked at them and you can really see how much weight you've lost since then."
I didn't know whether to hug him, or smack him. So I kissed him, lol. I know what he meant...
Just had to share.
Keep up the great work ladies.
My weight is still up. I'm starting to get a little annoyed. It's been hovering around 280 for nearly 2 weeks now. And I'm trying to figure out what I've changed that would not only help me gain almost 10 lbs but not lose anything.
No time to think about it right now either. I'm so busy and up against a couple of hard deadlines. I can't wait until my cousins wedding is over and I'll be able to think again. I've got 2 tests this week + a cake show to complete projects for. I have a week after that to get ready lilies and orchids for my cousin's wedding cake. then in AZ for a week to actually complete the cake and visit for a couple days after the wedding.
Love you all. And keep on keeping on.
Guess What Monkeys....
We might have a new member or 2 joining us. Also Chippi is ADORABLE. Don't ever let her tell you otherwise.
And I think she got a couple of new monkey photos to share at the Cake Show this weekend. Can't wait to see them.
I don't have any weight news to report. Other than to say I did very very well at the Gala dinner. But I haven't been to the gym since Thursday. Wait maybe Wednesday. OH NOES.... I'm slacking.
Oh and my husband came home early, so he's here now. WOO HOO. Normal eating habits here I come. Monday. Tomorrow is another day at the Cake Show. Eating habits are out the door for another day. But I'll make wise choices and WILL DRINK more water than I did today.
Did anyone miss me?!
I took a month off-ate ate and ate AND didnt gain a pound!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was obviously on a plateau, changed the foods changed the exercise and now come wednesday i am all set to get back on the diet-totally looking fwd to it.
YEAH CHUNKIES!!!!!!
I weighed myself this morning and am down 1.8 lbs! It was my birthday weekend and I did not hold back, perhaps there is a balance between vodka coolers and cake that influences weight loss? LOL!!!!!!!!
Back on track with the exercise and eating well this week... I've given up chocolate until Easter so hopefully that goes well! I have a weakness for grabbing a handful of chocolate chips while I'm in the kitchen, just to satisfy that craving.
It was sooooo nice to meet you Deb! You have given me the strength I need to lose all these pounds! I couldn't have asked to hang with anyone better than you at the cake show! You helped me tremendously with your experience and guidance! I do have pictures for us Monkeys but I will have to wait til this evening to post them I have to go to work. I am already looking forward to the show in McKinney! I doubt I lost much weight this weekend but will start today! I need to get a baseline and start from there. Let me know how you all post your bmi's and all that info below please
Chippi!
Chippi, go to ticker factory dot com and select a ticker! When you make one it will give you a code to put in your signature here on the board!
I probably didn't explain that well! lol! I'm glad you got to meet another board member and look forward to getting to know you during our attempts at better health!
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