10/18/2005

Definately got my water and excercise in today and I feel great. It seems like everyday it gets more and more easy, like second nature. Tried the artichokes and liked them very much. Looking forward to all the cool things I can do with them. I saw some low cal pizza recipes to try. Thinking about what November's veggie is gonna be. Eggplant? Asparagus? Hmmmmm..........

oooo I've got some great recipes for both!!! for the asparagus i have a recipie to cook them with lemon juice and butter (but only 65 cals per serving!) and then I have a bunch of recipies for some cold eggplant salads that you can make by roasting a bunch of eggplant first and then adding it to different ingredients... let me know if you are interested =)

10/19/2005

Had a pretty good day today, except for the cramps in my belly from too many crunches. Went to the mall with a friend today and had a great time just walking around window shopping. I couldn't do any crunches today but at least I got a lot of walking in. I noticed today that some of my clothes don't fit like they used to. In fact, the jeans my mom bought me last Christmas are so big that I can take them off without unzipping them. This is a blessing and a curse. A blessing because it shows me that I'm really making progress. It's a curse because if I keep going at this rate I'll be naked.

hehehe!!! I totally know what you mean about the clothes.. I bought a few pairs of pants in august, and they are already baggy... I can't wait until I get to the point where I can just be one size and be happy with it! =) Until then, it's bargin shopping for me! If you can find a consignment store near you - try to take them and sell them there... It will help you recoup some of your losses =) I'm taking a BAG of clothes home at Thanksgiving - I didn't want to drag it on the plane... and I'm hoping at Christmas I'll be at my ideal weight, and i'm just giong to ask for a shopping spree for a present... either that or gift cards/money =)

10/28/2005

Ahhhh! My first 5 pound challenge has come to an end. This was truly the biggest challenge I've ever had to face, the demon that has haunted me for so long. I have learned so much since I first made the decision to register here. I have learned discipline and will-power, the 2 things I was lacking for success. I have found people who can relate to me and show their support, something I didn't have until I came here. A lot can happen in 2 weeks and above all else I have learned that I don't have to settle for anything if I don't want to. I don't have to settle for the body I've had all of my life and I don't have to settle for the lying, cheating, backstabbing man that was in my life, because I thought I couldn't get someone better. I dropped the man and now I'm dropping the weight. I always thought I would always be overweight but now the future looks very bright. I'd better stop typing before I start crying. LOL!

10/31/2005

Happy Halloween everyone! Don't go overboard with the candy tonight!

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oh honey!!! what you said above was so true and so wonderful =) I'm so glad that you made the decision to join us and I really hope that you continue to value yourself for who you are and join with us for making our whole lives more healthy =)

Thanks Katie you're a doll! You are so close to your goal and I'm very proud of you. You've truly come a long way and you inspire me to keep going.

11/02/2005

My biggest challenge is fast approaching........Thanksgiving! I don't know about any of you but I'm extreamely nervous. If ever there was a time for me to fall off the wagon then would be it. Thanksgiving in my family is a Soul Food lover's paradise, turkey, ham, duck, dressing, sweet potatoes, green beans, mac and cheese, and every cake and pie I can think of. Dear Lord what am I going to do? I'm gonna be around this stuff for 2 days straight. I've always been my moms food taster, ever since I was a child. I'm the one who tastes it and decides if it needs more salt or sugar. It doesn't help that I'm studying to be a chef so now my opinion means more to her than ever. I know that the white meat on the turkey is fine to eat especially since it's being baked. My biggest problem is knowing when to say when. Every year my daughter and I spend the holiday at my mom's and when I pack our bags I make sure to only grab sweats for the elastic waistband. That way my pants are stretching to accomodate my bulging belly. If someone has the words to ease my nerves during this upcoming holiday of eating, drinking, and merriment I sure do need them.

Hey Mia! Hope all is well! We're gonna get down to 150 if it kills us! Lets do it girl! You'll prob beat me there cause I've been slippin' up a bit!

11/15/2005

Boy oh boy do I miss you guys! My internet is shut off so I don't have everyday access to internet like I used to. Fortunately i had an online test today at school so I wound up in the computer lab. I also found out that I can use it whenever I want as long as we don't play online games and look up porn lol! Knowing this I'll be able to check in on days I have school. Everything is going pretty good on my end. Still working out and watching what I eat. I've lost about 2 more pounds since the 5lb challenge I was in. I need to really kick the activity into high gear. I had a couple of slip ups but since I didn't go overboard I guess they can be called "treats". I go to the grocery store this week and I have decided that...........

I'm going to buy fresh and canned bucause I'm sure there is a huge difference in taste and texture. Still loving artichokes and I'm looking forward to trying another of the many veggies I've never tasted before. Hey, this is kinda fun.

Glad you updated us! Was begining to really miss ya girl!
Hope your test went well!
And let us know how you like your veggies!

11/29/2005

I swear, not having internet is really cramping my style. I'm so used to checking my email everyday and checking the forum on a daily basis. Now I'm restricted to once or twice a week after school and whenever I can make it to my mom's house. Other than that all is well in Mia's world. I managed to make it through the holiday with my weight undercontrol. I didn't go overboard like i thought I would, my appitite is not as big as it used to be. I've been checking out some new excercise tapes and I found one I'm gonna buy called Turbo Jam. It's a cross between kickboxing and dancing and it looks like fun. I do about 60 crunches a day and work out with my Core ball. I can actually feel some muscle under my layer of belly fat now. I'm so glad to see how much progress everyone is making and I miss being able to talk to everyone like i used to. Trust me, when my internet is back on you guys will be the first to know. lol!

Hello!

Just checking in! Hope all is well!

12/2/2005

I finally tasted the asperagus(sp?) and I'm not really sure what to make of them. It was by far one of the wierdest things I've ever put in my mouth, and since i eat sushi that really says a lot. Maybe I made them wrong, I dunno. Anywhoo my motivation is through the roof now that I'm back for another weight loss challenge. I went on a 30 minute walk yesterday and I felt great, aside from freezing my buns off of course.

I passed my online test from the other day and not I'm getting myself ready for final exams. My finals are on the 12th and 13th, then I'm done with school until Jan.17th when Spring Semester starts. I'm gonna use that time to workout like mad. I noticed that I can excercise a little longer than I used to. I started off only doing about 15 crunches and now I'm up to 60. Even though I'm still over 200lbs I feel so much better on the inside.