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Suzyn commented on the blog post Core battles : 5 hours ago

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Suzyn commented on the blog post 2 week free for all and getting back on track Oct 11

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I'm looking forward to participating here... I'd lost (and maintained most of that loss) 75 pounds since November 2005, and am now tackling the last 40... which is still a lot, but compared to the 101 pounds I was looking at when I started this thing... it's doable.

There are new challenges in this for me now. Different living arrangements, new stresses that I am learning to work with instead of turning to food. For instance, I've discovered just how much of a help exercise is, which is great!

Anyway, looking forward to getting to know people here, I've already found other member's blogs so helpful, and I hope to help and inspire others as I move further on in the journey as well. :-)

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About Me:: Week 1 (09/09/2008) 146.6
Week 2 (09/16/2008) 146.6
Week 3 (09/23/2008) 147.8
Week 4 (09/30/2008) 150.6
Week 5 (10/07/2008) 147.8
Week 6 (10/14/2008)
Week 7 (10/21/2008)
Week 8 (10/28/2008)
Week 9 (11/04/2008)
Week 10 (11/11/2008)
Week 11 (11/18/2008)
Week 12 (11/25/2008)
Week 13 (12/02/2008)
Week 14 (12/09/2008)
Week 15 (12/16/2008)
Week 16 (12/23/2008)
Week 17 (12/30/2008)

Goals:

- 10%, 15.8 pounds (142) by Oct 14/08.

- Blog at least three times a week.

- Journal/track my food intake daily.

- Goal weight of 105 by Dec 30/08.

- Reward myself for every 5 pounds lost with a non-food treat.

- Begin and finish C25K program.

- Do aerobic exercise (such as Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred) at least 3 times a week.

- Focus daily on my goals and the DAILY actions that will get me there.

Plan of Choice:: Low Fat, Low Carb, High Fiber, Weight Watchers

Workout Philiosophy:: I'm a walk-a-holic, I love lifting weights

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A good one again - finally.

Well, after yesterday ending on a bad note, I made today a great OP day! Came in nicely in range, AND did my 30 Day Shred. So proud of myself... It was interesting, when I was doing the workout, during the last ab routine, Jillian Michaels comments that when you feel the burn, that's the body becoming stronger, and as she says, "that's fear leaving your body". I find that statement very profound. So much of my weight has been about self protection, and there have been times in my life that d… Continue

Posted on October 10th, 2008 at 10:21pm — 4 Comments

Looks Like TOM is winning...

I'm having a heck of a time with snacking right now, waaaay over on my points yesterday and today. I've planned my day out for tomorrow, and am going to stick to it like glue, and resume my exercise. I had a great week last week, and I'm not willing to lose my momentum... Just really, really irritated at myself right now. I don't want to lose control again...

Posted on October 8th, 2008 at 10:07pm — 5 Comments

Results

Well, my week's results were that I lost ALL the weight I'd gained the week before, and I'm happy about that. Not too happy that I went over my points, kinda lost it last night and nibbled and nibbled and nibbled. However, it IS TOM, so I suspect that had something to do with it. I will strategize and be ready for the next TOM, as the appetite increase tends to only affect me on the first day, and I have things well in hand again now. New week, I am determined to keep on doing what I did the l… Continue

Posted on October 7th, 2008 at 12:22pm — 6 Comments

Going along...

Just fine! The fiance took me to a restaurant I really like last night, and they do the most amazing crab dishes, so I went for it. We shared an appy sampler plate that had crab stuffed mushrooms, crab stuffed potato skins (I had half a skin, they weren't good enough to warrant the points, good, but not THAT good), and little crab cakes. For the main course, I ordered the chicken and crab sandwich - the house specialty which was amazing - I asked them for a steamed veggie instead of fries or chi… Continue

Posted on October 4th, 2008 at 7:46pm — 2 Comments

Another Good Day

And... OP today... I was over by 2 points, so used my weekly points for those. Going over those 2 points was due to having two slices of bread with the shepherds pie I made for dinner. It was a total impulse move, an emotional one due to a convo with the fiance... and it was an eye opener. Good news, working out a strategy of positive self talk vs. reacting was my FIRST project, so I anticipate that if this happens again I will avoid the temptation. There'll be other times when I'm tempted, w… Continue

Posted on October 2nd, 2008 at 9:31pm — 2 Comments

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At 12:59pm on October 6th, 2008, Brian said…: Thank you so much for your kind words on my blog the other day. btw CONGRATS on a great night out with the finance and for being aware and ordering smart in what could have been a very challenging environment. I hope you have an awesome weekend!

At 1:07pm on October 4th, 2008, Tanya said…: Great! I know that sometimes it's the little things people say or at least knowing you are not alone...a friendly reminder that you are doing great - that's all we need. It really helps to push us along. It seems like you are really on track right now and I am happy for you! Have a great weekend!

At 4:31pm on October 3rd, 2008, LadyBOT said…: Thanks for the comment. I feel the same way. I am trying to find an activity that I love doing and wanted to do all the time, just like you said. I have already bought a bike and try to ride it to work when I can, or if we are going out somewhere for drinks, whatever. Good luck in your journey!

At 8:20pm on September 29th, 2008, Tanya said…: Thank you so much for your comments on my blog. I am usually not so angry but I was really frustrated on Saturday after weighing in. I felt so hungry all week and thought I did okay. Turns out I was wrong. But I did look up the Wendie plan on line and it makes sense. It may be where my body is now. I feel like it is. I am hungry, feel thin and like I have lost way more weight than the scale is saying. So I pigged out on the weekend and loved every minute of it. I was tired of feeling hungry. So we shall see how I do on Saturday. I am back on track today and I am sure you will hear me shout from the web page at some point next weekend either way. Thanks again and congratulations to you on your weight loss accomplishments. That is amazing! I am going to read the rest of your blog enties as they are really catching my attention. Take care and have a great week. T

At 11:06am on September 27th, 2008, J. Ross said…: Hi Suzyn! Just wanted to drop by and answer your water question...Nope, I'm not allowed to have water at my desk :o( . I was so upset at first I was almost willing to quit my job. I have never had a problem getting enough water because it's *my best friend*. Seriously...everyone I know asks me what's wrong if I don't have water in my hand. I cried the day I was told no water anywhere but the lounge. In fact I cried for a couple of days about it. Then I was furious for a few days. It was almost like a grieving period. Now I'm at the point that I have accepted it and I'm trying to figure out how to make this work.

Oh, and I did start taking an apple to eat on the way home from work this past week. It didn't help much as far as the way I was eating when I got home. Still bites and bites of junk...nothing worth eating and not enough of anything at all. But I do think I'll stick with the apple thing because I don't want to be starving when I get here and it is a 30 minute drive.

At 1:39pm on September 22nd, 2008, Rachel said…: thanks for your sweet comment!! i suppose your right :) You have lost a lot of weight! Congrats.

At 1:00pm on September 15th, 2008, Joni said…: Suzyn... I had a 3 or 4 pound gain with my new digital scale. A bummer but just a number. We aren't perfect... we are a worn in progress!

At 1:01pm on September 12th, 2008, BarbK said…: I'm sorry for your loss as well.

Have you watched the online web exclusive episode? I think its pretty much the first episode but they don't give you the weight loss. Anyways, it does look really interesting to see the effect that your weight has on your kids. There is a husband/wife team that has a 67lb 4 year old that is really dealing with the guilt of knowing it's their fault. Good stuff all around. Thanks for your comment.

At 9:38am on August 16th, 2008, Lynn said…: Thank you so much for commenting yesterday. I pretty much had the same reaction as you...I think that is the first time someone actually made my jaw hit the ground!

At 9:42am on August 2nd, 2008, Pamela Lloyd said…: Suzyn,

thank you for the friend request and your comments. My blog this morning was suppose to be a two line (check in) and poof...all these emotions poured out. It was kinda amazing. I really want to take it all in and examine it. I am excited. I am also going to be mindful of your thoughts. I think I know what the thought is..."I am perfect", but it is the believing that is going to be the hard work. Already this morning I have 3 outfits I have put on and taken off b/c I look fat. I have been getting into Louise Hay (words and thoughts become you reality...you are your thoughts) she said you don’t have to believe it at first...you just practice telling yourself "you are perfect and I love you” sooner or later...you come to believe.

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