Hump Day!!

[Terry]

Wow!! I cant believe how this forum is just growing in leaps and bounds! It is nice to have so many of us here to help and support one another.

Finelly has posted a few really good threads, one on the dreaded induction flu and another just yesterday on some helpful tips on being a second time arounder. Both chock full of good advise from one of our own. (Both of which I think should be made into stickies............... does anyone agree? How would we go about getting someone to do that? And is it OK with you, my friend Finelly?)

How is everyone doing with their water consumption, supplements, exercise? Check in time here ladies.............. and gentlemen.............. tutu's or not.

Any struggles or concerns that you are having today?

If not then post your successes.................... even the little ones, like how you saw that big old, fresh homemade chocolate whoppie pie the size of a small UFO at the store last night and it was sweetly calling your name in a sexy come and get me hither of a voice ................. and you didnt buy it!!! (I digress here.... But d*** it looked GOOD.

I think I am over do'ing it on the dairy/cream cheese so today my goal is to really cut back on that. TOM is fast approaching and for the past 2 nights I have had some of that cheese cake pudding ................. too much of it. I am also weaning myself off the cream in my coffee. What was usually one ounce of heavy cream is now a half ounce. Going for black.

Second goal is to eat. I am finding that I am not eating my meals. Im letting too much time go by between eating something as I am keeping busy and not hungry so dont even think of it. Twice this week I didnt eat a thing except my morning coffee until 5 in the afternoon. Guess if Im going to fix this one Im gonna have to get off here and fix some breakfast right now!

Have a great day!

[Finelly]

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GOOOD morning!

Well, let's see. Yes, I agree that two of my posts could be made into stickies, but I have no idea how that gets done. Brook? You're the expert, aren't you?

Last night I went to the movies and didn't even go near the concession stand...even though those Jordan Almonds were calling my name. One trick I have learned is to go out to eat right before going to the movies. We went for Mexican food and I had a salad and a plate of Tacos al Pastor without the taco part. Basically grilled meat with cilantro. I was pleasantly satisfied and no cravings for candy.

I'm STILL struggling with the water. I tend to start really chugging in the afternoon, but I have got a big glass right here with my coffee, so maybe today is going to be better. As for supplements, I take my vitamin tablet, my omega oil, and my B-12 faithfully. And still get weirded out when my pee turns yellow in the morning! lol

This morning I am going to go do weight training and then an aqua aerobics class, followed by a nail appt (never did get mine done on Monday!). Then my dh and I are going to (and this is SO exciting!!!!!) go buy a mattress for my daughter's bed. (wow! uhuh.....) LOL

How about everyone else?

[nikki_e]

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I cannot believe how this forum has grown also! I think we are almost the busiest forum on ADBB now! I love it!

My goal for today is to exercise! I haven't the last 2 days. Monday I had to work late. Last night I promised myself I was going to Curves and that didn't happen either. I had a phone call from my cousin and by the time I was off the phone, it was too late to get to Curves before they closed. And it was 101 degrees here yesterday, so there was no way I was going for a walk.

I don't think I've shared this here in this forum yet, but my aunt became really ill last Friday, so that has been stressing me out. After having a very realistic talk with my cousin last night, it sounds like she probably is not going to make it. I have not experienced death of a loved one until this year. In February my mother got ill and she passed away in April. Now my aunt is in a very similar situation. So similar, it is almost erie. This is my mother's only sibling. She is like a second mother to me.

So anyway, sorry for the downer post. Time to go fill my water bottle!

[Terry]

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Im sorry to hear about your mother and your Aunt nikki_e. It is hard to lose someone you love and even harder when it happens again in such a short span of time.

8 years ago we lost 6 family members/friends in the course of 18 months and it was about the hardest few years we have ever gone thru as a family and all I can say is that you do get thru it. Hang on to those close to you and you can PM anytime you would like a shoulder to lean on.

It has been very hot here as well and exercise for me is inside with some air conditioning. The humidity outside is not fit for any kind of heavy duty breathing.

[Natasha]

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I can truly say that this is one of the best board I have ever been on .....I just love all the support and assistance....

Yesterday I dumped Cashews from the menu.....And when I was about to collapse in Step Aroebics class yesterday....I just kept pushing and I never gave up and made it all the way through......WHOOOO HOOOOOOO

I defintly think that Finelly gave some very great advice and I truly appreciate her for that......Thanks Finelly....

Good Luck Everyone....

Keep up the Good Work!

[kbuchs]

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I love this board too! I only hope that I have been as supportive as I have been supported. I take my vitamin and fish oil (high cholesterol) daily. I go to Curves four times a week--okay well, sometimes I only get there three times a week.

I live above my grandparents and my grandmother always has cookies, cakes, icecream, etc. around. Yesterday and today I have passed up cinnabuns, these amazingly good donuts, and oreo's (my favorite)! You know what I always wish? I wish there was a time like between 7-8 pm you could eat whatever you wanted and it wouldn't affect you. Crazy idea I know.

[Elizellen]

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Yes, I agree that two of my posts could be made into stickies, but I have no idea how that gets done.

Just PM one of the STAC forum's mods with the thread URL and ask if he/she agrees it should be 'stuck'
I cant remember who is/are mods for this forum so if you are not sure then PM one of the Admin staff and I am sure they will pass it on for you.

[Finelly]

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I don't think we have a mod, frankly.....but I'll pm someone.

[knicknack]

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hmmmm, let's see.

Struggles: gained a pound, losing motivation, TOM is late, retaining water, etc.... Struggles with being a woman I guess. Heh. i've not been cooking meals like I was, so I'm trying to remedy that tonight. Also can't exercise because I pulled my right calf muscle. This makes things difficult. I was really getting into it.

Good things: drank 3 glasses of water at the bar last night, although I did have one (low carb) beer while playing bocci ball. Haven't strayed off the diet at all - my 'cheat' snack has been almonds on one day, and I'm not doing strict induction exactly anyway. Mostly strict. One non-legal thing a week maybe, i guess.

So, I dunno. kinda blah this week. could use some motivation if anyone has good stories.

[Terry]

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Knick TOM came 3 days early for me. Guess that explains the fascination with cheesecake pudding all of the sudden! If you are late that may be why you are feeling so blah.

Good choice on the water at the bar last night. Im not sure where low carb beer would fall on the OWL rung but if it works for you, only you know what your body can handle. I would have to have more. But part of that is more than likely the alcoholic side of my family!

Cooking ahead is what works best for me and it is harder to make better choices when I dont have anything ready to go.

Sounds like it is a good night for a hot bath and a good book by candle light or one of the many things listed on a thread we had going recently. So something nice for yourself and hopefully you will feel better once old Aunt Flo comes and goes.

[knicknack]

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Not sure where it falls on OWL, I tend to be able to stay under 20 and eat anything i want to and still lose. I don't do that for the most part, I stick to meat and veggies, eggs, cheese, etc... But, I will have the occasional drink here or there (and the occasional almonds). Always low carb beer, or vodka with club soda. I don't like diet drinks even, so it's the only thing other than water than I drink. Sheesh, that's weird to think about. I've had one beer and 70 THOUSAND cups of water this week. *lol*

You're right, I have no doubt that when Aunt Flo shows up I'll feel better. In the meantime I'm just waiting, impatiently. There's no worry of an 'oops' or anything - no boyfriend in my world after all! Just frustrating! where arrrrrreeee you? I can tell that the gain are water retention because I gained inches in the torso and hips, but lost everywhere else. Gee, wonder what THAT could mean? hahahaha!

Tonight I have to work, unfortunately. I've been cleaning all day though, maybe that'll make me feel better. ;-P

[Terry]

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I didnt even have an idea that Flo was coming. I dont feel bloated but may take my measurements at the end of the week just to see. Maybe since she came early for me she will be there for you on Saturday when she was expected here!

With all that 70 thousand cups of water you drank the beer sure was pretty diluted then! LOL

[knicknack]

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*grin* tha'ts right... it was probably a waste of calories and 2.5 carbs, BUT it was sure nice to drink something other than water. There's just something refreshing about a beer outside when it's hot out, you know?

I just thought of more good things:

every day I set up an experiment where my subjects get to eat junk food and drink coke. I have yet to eat one single piece of candy or one potato chip and DEFINITELY no soda. Not even diet! go me!

[Terry]

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I just thought of more good things:

every day I set up an experiment where my subjects get to eat junk food and drink coke. I have yet to eat one single piece of candy or one potato chip and DEFINITELY no soda. Not even diet! go me!

Thats awesome!! How is your leg feeling today?

[Brook]

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Hump Day?! Where do I sign up???...err, wait....wrong site. My bad.

Okay, seriously - Food wise I've done pretty good today. Stayed induction legal - right up until dinner time when cooking a big meal for my six guys and without thinking...3 big, fat steak fries were on their way to my stomach before I started cursing. The good news? While I was busy kicking myself in the butt for the stupid fries, I resisted the urge to purge. It's an issue I've been dealing with again for awhile, but I'm winning again and that feels good.

Exercise? Only about 20 minutes of squat/lunges/plies, and not all at once. I'll get in about 20 minutes of stretching and ab work yet tonight too.

Smoking? Yep. That's right. I'm TEN kinds of cool. Day 3 almost under my belt. The tricky part is on it's way. My work partner will be here at 11pm, and that's when the temptation will really be staring me in the face. I'm already breathing much easier and my cough has reduced to almost nothing again. The best part? I smell like the perfume I put on before I came to work

Work? Well, I'm working 3pm to 8am, so I've got quite a ways to go for the night - so y'all might see me around here whining about said temptations. LOL

My guys need me, so I'll respond to posts the next chance I get to sit down and think two thoughts in a row. LOL

~Brook