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bzzeebeeee: here's a question for you all...if anyone who follows me knows, I am looking for a long denim skirt...can't seem to find one?...any tips?

bzzeebeeee: just had lunch...Lean Cuisine meal and brussels sprouts...yummmmmmoh, and iced lemon lift tea with splenda....good stuff

bzzeebeeee: love those Quaker Cakes too....working on a bag of chocolate ones....I have yet to see the other ones...very filling and sweet

bzzeebeeee: Trying so hard to stay focused but it's hard to not get discouraged lately....any advice friends?

bzzeebeeee: Just learned that the boss has given us Black Friday as a paid holiday this year....woo hoo! I'd taken it as vacation!!..now I get another!!

bzzeebeeee: band didn't go as planned...daughter sick and didn't take the field with the band....but we got first place!!

bzzeebeeee: heading out to chaperone the band competition tonight...can't wait to see Warwick take the field!!!

bzzeebeeee: still can't see my desk

bzzeebeeee: have a weigh in right after work today...not looking forward to the number, but I'm doing the right stuff now so I am headed the right way

bzzeebeeee: gotta get my brain around my workout tonight...did weights last night, do it two nights in a row or break today and do tomorrow again??

bzzeebeeee: love my background....samurai warrior...very fierce!

bzzeebeeee: Home parties two weeks in a row....anyone wanna buy a candle or something nifty for your kitchen...I'm the girl to see!!!

bzzeebeeee: can't stand secrecy...mostly when it's un-necessary...

bzzeebeeee: Trying to get to my desk...so much paper piled up everywhere I wonder when I'll see it again....

bzzeebeeee: I'm following Santa now...cool...didn't know he was in here!!! I love Santa!!

bzzeebeeee: trying desperately to get back on track

bzzeebeeee: That YO Plus Digestive Health Yogurt is pretty darned good...makes a good afternoon snack...

bzzeebeeee: Wishing it was the weekend....I've got so much planned!

bzzeebeeee: Got my dress for my step-son's wedding this Saturday...can't believe how good it looks!

bzzeebeeee: busy hands stay out of trouble...or something like that...busy hands stay out of the fridge...lol...yeah, that's a good one...

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100 pounds plus

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What's for Dinner?

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30 Day Challenge

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Losin' It! (Part II)

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About Me:: Let's face it, I've been overweight all my life. Well, except for maybe babyhood! I'm 43 years old, I have teenagers and a husband that I couldn't keep up with until I started losing weight. I don't think I'll ever be an athlete, but I want to be able to keep up!

I was sick of it, sick of being tired, sick of looking lumpy in everything I wear, sick of buying fat clothes, just sick of it. I want to be healthy, I want to live a long life, I want to be successful in my journey, and feel good about myself.

I will do this, I don't care how long it takes! I am going to make it and I am going to reach my goal!

Highest known weight: 310
Current weight: 268
Goal: 150

I can honestly say I enjoy working out and that it surprises me. I get into the gym, get sweaty and feeling it in my muscles, and it drives me to work harder...I've been off track for a while, but getting back in the swing to get rid of more of this extra weight. It'll kill me if I don't!

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Bad to WORSE

I am trying so hard to please a boss who it would seem simply dislikes me and I honestly do not know why. He rarely speaks to me, or looks at me...and we communicate via email only.

He sent me an email on Tuesday after lunch because I was two minutes late coming back according to him. I actually noticed I was 1 minute late, but was unconcerned due to the many times I come back early, or stay later than 5:30 (my FORMER scheduled ending time), without logging any of the time on my time sheet.

I… Continue

Posted on July 9, 2009 at 3:08pm — 3 Comments

How annoying is this?

Ok, working with a new girl in the office. Thin, very curvy, very pretty, outgoing, eager to please....ok...gag me. Anyway, those things aren't the issue.

The issue is that she brings food in CONSTANTLY. Sure, I can resist, and usually I do. But DAMMIT - why does she need to bring in DD coffee and donuts? That did me in today. Not proud of my weakness. Not proud of my sincere desire to DISLIKE her and unhappy about my ability to do so!

Guess we'll just have to have a nice little FIRM talk with… Continue

Posted on July 3, 2009 at 2:45pm — 2 Comments

A Pound Down!

I did it, got brave and stepped up onto the platform this morning, and was pleasantly greeted with a one pound loss. Granted, it's been a long time since I've weighed in faithfully, but it was still nice to see. No idea where I've been in between...

I am heading to the gym tonight to try that kick class. Not sure how I'll do but I'm going to try.

I've been drinking a lot more water lately, trying to keep a fuller feeling...if I feel hungry it does me in...I need to get back on my salad habit a… Continue

Posted on June 12, 2009 at 10:32am — 4 Comments

GROUP KICK

One of the trainers at the gym has been after me for weeks now to take a Group Kick class. There is one tonight and I have to confess, I'm scared $hitless! I am not a "class" kind of person....or maybe I am just afraid to look graceless, or fat, or uncoordinated...or all of the above.

I am also concerned about how well my ankles will hold up. I still have a lot of trouble with weakness and aches and pains. Not nearly what I once had, but it worries me.

Any advice about this class from someone… Continue

Posted on June 11, 2009 at 3:16pm — 4 Comments

Post Workout Protein???

I just bought a canister of protein powder that you mix into water...it's the one that Biggest Loser produces with Ali on the label...

I am wondering if anyone else has tried this, and whether you use it after a workout or before? I've heard that it's great for repairing muscle after a workout...so then should I only use it after workouts when I doing weight training or after all of them?

Can you over-use it?

Posted on June 10, 2009 at 3:58pm — 6 Comments

Working Out With My Daughter

I did it...I talked my hubby into getting a gym membership for my daughter. I am excited to be working out with her now. We motivate one another to work a little bit harder...it's like a competition, a very healthy one!

Can anyone recommend some exercises that will help her strengthen her knees? She's relatively fit but has continuing problems with knee pain and a feeling like it's "popping" as she describes it. She's been through all the tests...MRI, x-ray, pt...and again this summer she is ha… Continue

Posted on June 10, 2009 at 11:24am — 4 Comments

Therapy Thursday

It's been quite a week. Blow up with the co-worker who I thought was fair and on "my side" so to speak regarding the boss. Must have ticked her off...don't really know but now she acts like it never happened.

BUT - I am NOT letting it sidetrack me. I have my brain around the situation and feel better about things. I've been eating right and working out...(and tanning), and I'm so looking forward to the long weekend. I am working out tonight and tomorrow night, and on Monday I am marching in two… Continue

Posted on May 21, 2009 at 2:15pm — 2 Comments

Got A New Scale

I got one of those scales that tracks your weight loss and I love it. On my old scale I could see pounds, but the new one shows ounces also which give you a clearer picture of how you are doing.

Now if only I could get it to move DOWN it would be great.

I've been working out more frequently, but still struggling with night time snacking. I'm doing great the rest of the day. I eat breakfast before work, light midmorning snack - usually yogurt, decent lunch, leftovers or a sandwich...mid afterno… Continue

Posted on May 18, 2009 at 11:55am — 4 Comments

Therapy Thursday

There's a local station that has a segment called Therapy Thursday on what else?...Thursday morning...a funny segment to be sure, but the more I think about it, the more I am thinking that I could use therapy on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and so on...lol!

I am fed up with coming to work for a person who is impossible to please. No matter how well I do my job he is displeased with some other aspect of it...and it isn't just me, he is the same way with both of us.

GRRRRRR---help me girls (and g… Continue

Posted on May 14, 2009 at 10:30am — 1 Comment

HELEN???!!!!...OMG!!! BIGGEST LOSER RESULTS....

Wow, Mike didn't win. Neither did Tara!!...HELEN took home the big prize!! $250,000!!!...She now weighs 117 pounds!! I can hardly believe it! She flew in under the radar. I don't think anyone saw her as a serious contender, but that woman rocked it out and won BIG!!!

The show was inspiring. It always is. Jerry, the oldest player, and also the man who passed out and was rushed to the hospital only one hour into his time at the ranch in the first episode actually lost 177 pounds and won the at ho… Continue

Posted on May 12, 2009 at 11:38pm — 4 Comments

Michele Dochat's Discussions

I'm brand new!

Cindy, First - WELCOME to Blog To Lose...this is a great place to network and get tips and support on your weight loss journey! And congrats on quitting your smoking habit. That's a big one and I t...

Tagged: weightloss, disappoint, new, body, weight

Replied Jun 12

Sigg Water Bottles?

I have a SIGG, and so does my husband...I love it...they have loads of colors and styles so you can be fashionable while you are helping to save the planet, which I love. I have the flip top lid o...

Replied May 18

daily reasons to lose, what's yours?

tight pants

Replied Apr 22

Comfort food in the winter

I made a pot of beef barley with mushroom soup yesterday...yum! It was super easy and soup is a perfect comfort food in the winter. 3 cans FF beef broth 1 lb lean beef cubes 2 carrots, peeled and ...

Replied Jan 27

Over-eating In The Evenings

Well, eliminating the snacks in your kitchen might help...depending on what kind of snacks you are having, maybe you can modify what is there... OR, you could plan a specific snack before you go t...

Replied Jan 27

Any Tea Drinkers?

Just tried Roni's idea for making oatmeal with tea...I used decaf green tes, two bags, about 3/4 c hot water...and mixed up instant high fiber quaker oatmeal...it was REALLY GOOD!!!...I'm thinking ...

Replied Jan 7

Any Tea Drinkers?

I go in spurts where I drink a lot of tea, usuall decaf green tea, and then I don't...I switch back to coffee...back and forth all the time..I really like one called Lemon Lift also...but that has ...

Replied Jan 5

I've lost how many inches?!?!

YOU GET A BIG WOO HOO!!!! GOOD FOR YOU!

Tagged: lost, inches

Replied Dec. 10, 2008

What's in your Pantry? - Bringing back the Discussion Games!

D - Dill

Tagged: pantry, game

Replied Oct. 25, 2008

How do you eat your vegetables?

Well, one thing I've been doing is bringing along a frozen veggie to work to put in the microwave at lunchtime. I always bring a Smart Ones meal or similar type meal and add a container of some kin...

Replied Jul. 24, 2008

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At 4:29pm on June 12, 2009, Robyn said…: You're too funny! I'll read it again...all weekend! And great idea on the container garden! I should at least try some tomatoes! I love tomato sandwiches on toast!

At 6:55pm on June 10, 2009, Robyn said…: I'm jealous of your garden. I've never really planted one. I"m not sure where I'd find the time to keep one up!

At 4:41pm on June 10, 2009, Jean S said…: Michele, thank you so much for your comment on my first blog post! It's truly amazing to me that anyone feels motivated by ME. I just wanted somewhere to write, "Hey, I really want a bag of Utz chips right now." and have others get it. I am really excited about getting to know you and other bloggers at BTL!

At 2:43pm on June 10, 2009, Robyn said…: man..you brought up a great point! Eating healthy IS expensive! Especially now that my daughter has really been watching what she is eating too! I am to the point where I hardly buy produce at the regular grocery store. I go to Aldi (if you have any there). Their produce is really cheap and very good! I load up on bags of spinach, grapes, pineapple, peppers, lettuce, onions, bananas and mangos! And just as an example...I pay $1.99 for a bag of baby spinach at Aldi...compared to $4.99-$6.99 at the grocery store!

And about getting your family to eat what you do. I don't even go there! I usually cook separate for me because they would never eat what I do. Although my daughter is starting to. Such a pain in the butt to cook 2 diff. meals!

At 8:46pm on May 18, 2009, Brandy said…: Let me know if it works!

At 10:34am on May 18, 2009, Christine said…: Thanks for your comments on my latest blog post. We are very excited about having a boy (hubby is more excited than me--I grew up in a household full of girls, so it is taking me a little time to get used to the idea!). We really like the name Henry. I would love to live across the street from an ice cream shop! Actually, a water ice or slushee place would be even better!!

Hope all is well!

At 2:04pm on May 14, 2009, JillianBean said…: Thanks for the comment Michele. :)
I hear you on the peanut better obsession!!
I eat it WAY too much of the stuff myself.

At 8:09pm on May 13, 2009, Donna said…: Thanks for your comment. :) Hey, has your co-worker started working out with you yet? I hope it's been ok. :) Have a great day.

At 5:23pm on May 12, 2009, Heather said…: You will get to buy that corset you want. It is going to be a great spring and summer. I just know it. I can't wait to see the pictures. I hope you are having a great week. I will be tuning into Biggest Loser as well. I can't wait to see who wins the at home challenge!!

At 7:49pm on May 11, 2009, Heather said…: We go to the Blackbeard Festival here in Hampton, VA the first week if June. This will be our 3rd year in a row. He asks every single pirate to sword fight him. That is where my profile pic is from. Hope you have a great week!

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Sonya commented on Michele Dochat's blog post 'Bad to WORSE'

Your situation sounds so frustrating. Is there an HR person or other intermediary who you can go to with your concerns? Otherwise, just keep doing what you're doing right and document everything that happens. Keep all communication, and be sure to...

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Arlene commented on Michele Dochat's blog post 'Bad to WORSE'

Maybe you make him uncomfortable because you are so friendly and efficient ... Tanie's right. It's his problem, not yours. I wish I had a job to give you, because all that stress isn't good for your health — or your efforts at weight loss.

5 hours ago

Michele Dochat left a comment for Tanie

Thanks for your kind words. I know you are right, it's him, not me...but it's messing with me badly and I just can't afford to lose my job. I was laid off in February and was hired here and started 5 weeks later. I wish I had just stayed on unempl...