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Michele D 42, Female
Lititz, PA, United States

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Over-eating In The Evenings

I tend to go for salty fatty snacks above all else, but also carbs.....cheese & crackers, ramen(with cheese), soft pretzels, peanut butter, sometimes ice cream... I've tried water...it helps, ...

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Report SPAMMERS here

OH!...sorry bout that, I replied to your blog post about spam that you started weeks ago about NO SPAMMERS and I started a discussion about it...

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Report SPAMMERS here

http://www.blogtolose.com/profile/latoniakate I wrote to you last night about this one posting some legit stuff, but her volume of spam is worse...and what on earth makes her think anyone in here ...

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SPAMMERS

One of the people I sent to you also seems to be posting legit stuff and has friends on her list...but she sends the computer info crap too...Not penny...the other one I sent...

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PICTURES

The main page always has the same pictures, or the same ones for a long time, but I know I see loads of notices about lots of us uploading pics....so the ones at the bottom of the main page shoudl ...

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SPAMMERS
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Come on....why are we still getting blog posts about jewelry and computer issues....this is a WEIGHT LOSS BLOG!!!!!!!!!!!! I sent the info to Roni on the two I just noticed...hopefully they will ge...

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Exercising in the heat. .

A POOL PARTY WOULD ROCK but I am in Central PA...and I don't have a pool! Good luck with that search, maybe this can inspire some of us in the East....it's not so bad weather wise here right now, b...

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PICTURES
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How do the pictures on the main page get updated? I've loaded lots of pictures into my page and they always update when I do so, but the main page seems to stay the same no matter what. I thought t...

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Started this discussion. Last reply by Michele D Jul 21.

Let us recover from a naughty 4th of July weekend. .

I CONFESS! Burgers, hot dogs, cookies, nuts, taco dip, brownies, deviled eggs, cheese, more taco dip, burgers again....OMG! I was out of control! But back on track as of yesterday and feeling good!!

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HYPERLINKS

Roni told me about that tinyurl thingy too...that helped... www.tinyurl.com

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bzzeebeeee: Haven't updated in here in forever..finally Friday...TGIF!! It's been a LOOOOOOONG week!

bzzeebeeee: back on target this morning!!!...(blood sugar was 128 this morning after my carb binge last night)..ARGH (saying that a lot lately!)

bzzeebeeee: got such a headache..argh!!!...craving sugar big time....help!

bzzeebeeee: off to the gym...

bzzeebeeee: is it wrong to wish I was independantly wealthy?...oh how I wish it!

bzzeebeeee: wish I could have stayed up for the chat with the new community...maybe we can do an earlier one next time...?

bzzeebeeee: Trying to get Twitter on my new blog...argh!!

bzzeebeeee: WEIGHED IN 2NITE! Lost another 5 pounds for a total of 9 1/2 since starting WW 3 wks ago...and 59.5 since last summer!!!! Yay ME!!

bzzeebeeee: trying to get caught up at work...not a great day....anyone know any millionaires who want to spoil a married woman?...hahaha - KIDDING

bzzeebeeee: Chinese food...so yummy but so BAD!!!!!...GUILT GUILT GUILT GUILT GUILT...gotta lay off the leftovers!!

bzzeebeeee: gotta get my butt to the gym and skip the coffee...

bzzeebeeee: need more coffee...

bzzeebeeee: Friday finally...didn't think it would ever get here...now if only I had something fun to do this weekend

bzzeebeeee: had a good workout tonight...now I'm beat!...but it feels good!

bzzeebeeee: What??!! It isn't 5 o'clock yet??!! What the he**!@#$#@

bzzeebeeee: Back at work...yippeee! If I were a teacher I'd be on a 12 week vacation in 6 weeks!

bzzeebeeee: HEADING TO THE GYM! SWEAT BABY SWEAT!!!!

bzzeebeeee: no posies from the boss...bummer!!

bzzeebeeee: Happy Administrative Professional Day!

bzzeebeeee: Homemade ham & bean...asparagus and peppers...yummy lunch!

 

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About Me:
I am a 42 year old wife and mother...I've got a 16 year old daughter and two stepsons, one 16 and one 21. The older one is getting married to his high school sweetheart this summer so I will soon have a daughter-in-law as well.

I've had weight issues as long as I can remember and this is truly the only serious attempt at losing the weight I've ever undertaken. I'm not sure what is different this time but it's working. I guess I was finally ready, and I'll tell you it feels great.

Highest known weight: 310
Current weight: 245
Goal: 150

One hundred pounds to go seems like a huge thing, and it is...but I'm at 64.5 pounds lost and finally being able to put that big weight on the scale at the 200 and working my way down is great!

I work out at least 4 times per week, and I just joined Weight Watchers about 6 weeks ago after following an eating plan the folks at the gym had me on. WW is great and I find it much more flexible than the other plan.

I added free weights to my workout about a week ago and find that I really like it much more than the circuit at the gym...it's more challenging and I feel like I get more out of it. We'll see where that gets me!

Good luck to everyone else!!

I am a member of Biggest Loser here at BTL and we are doing weekly weigh-ins. Here is my chart so the rest of you can watch my progress! Wish me luck!

SW = 245.5

Week 1 ( 7/7 – 7/13 ) = 247.5 (Thanks to TOM!)
Week 2 ( 7/14 – 7/20 ) = 245
Week 3 ( 7/21 – 7/27 ) = 244
Week 4 ( 7/28 – 8/3 ) =
Week 5 ( 8/4 – 8/10 ) =
Week 6 ( 8/11 – 8/17 ) =
Week 7 ( 8/18 – 8/24 ) =
Week 8 ( 8/25 - 8/31 ) =
Week 9 ( 9/1 - 9/7) =
Week 10 ( 9/8 - 9/14 ) =



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Plan of Choice:
Weight Watchers
Website/Blog:
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Workout Philiosophy:
I stay active doing everyday activities, I'm a gym rat ALL the way, I love lifting weights

Michele D's Blog

The week so far...

So far I am doing fairly well with goals, but went way over my points yesterday...not sure what happened, but when I got home I was ravenous and ate not one but 2 philly pretzels...not sure if you know what they are but they are prabably 6 pts a piece, and I had about 2 oz of WW cheese on them...another 2-3 pts? Bummer...but not letting it get me down...just need to learn from it...threw the rest of the pretzels away this morning. I did make Roni's Asian Inspired Turkey Orzo Lettuce Wraps for… Continue

Posted on July 23rd, 2008 at 9:30am — 4 Comments (Add)

Goals for this week:

Just a thought I am starting out with here...will add to this blog post Monday during my break if I'm able to get on!! Well here I am - Monday morning! The ability to get in here from work still exists, although I figure it will not be for long as they are continually tightening up everything we do. ARGH...frustrating for those of us who don't take smoke breaks, ya know? No one is telling them to cut back or limit the number of times they go, know what I mean? - Anyway, that's not why I'm here,… Continue

Posted on July 21st, 2008 at 1:00pm — 5 Comments (Add)

Sunday night...

Well, my list was far too big last week. I am going to set some mini goals this week and see how I do. I never got around to cooking much of anything that was healthy til tonight. I had some spaghetti, with a nice healthy sauce and whole wheat pasta...but I confess to using frozen meatballs. So it was halfway there. Not good enough. I did get up early and walked Saturday morning, then hit the gym for weights and another hour of cardio...really great workout, and tried out a new machine we have… Continue

Posted on July 20th, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments (Add)

Thursday

Well, here the week is winding down, and so far not many of my goals for the week have been met...here's how it all stacks up: (Will update this later...gotta run!) NOW FOR MY GOALS THIS WEEK: UPDATE Hitting the gym 4 times (plan is 2nite, tomorrow, Friday night and Saturday AM) - SO FAR JUST ONCE, FELT CRAPPY YESTERDAY! Staying OP on weekdays (saving WP for the weekend IF AT ALL) - PRETTY MUCH! Getting my kitchen/dining room floor washed and waxed - NOT YET Getting stuff ready for a y… Continue

Posted on July 17th, 2008 at 9:00am — 4 Comments (Add)

I did it!!

I lost 2.5!!! WOO HOO!!!!! NOW FOR MY GOALS THIS WEEK: Hitting the gym 4 times (plan is 2nite, tomorrow, Friday night and Saturday AM) Staying OP on weekdays (saving WP for the weekend IF AT ALL) Getting my kitchen/dining room floor washed and waxed Getting stuff ready for a yard sale Hitting the pool on Saturday Laying out on Sunday Coloring my hair! Attempting Veggie Lo Mein (I made Shrimp Lo Mein last week, was AWESOME, posted recipe in What's For Dinner group) Attempting Oven-Fr… Continue

Posted on July 15th, 2008 at 11:30am — 10 Comments (Add)

One Week and Counting!

Well gang, we'll see how that weigh in goes tonight. My scale at home is finally where I think it should be but I have the day to get through before I weigh in at 5:45! Do I resist the temptation to NOT EAT? I know me, gotta eat....but how to manage that craving that I KNOW will hit at 2pm? It'll either be salty or sweet. I'm taking fruit, yogurt, a Smart Ones, veggies to go with that, one of the amazing cukes that I got from my garden yesterday....and LOADS of water. Will that do it? We'll see.… Continue

Posted on July 14th, 2008 at 6:43am — 8 Comments (Add)

Day 2

Day 2 was a good one yesterday, not totally OP, but balanced and a productive day. Sorry I haven't been posting, filters at work have the site partially blocked and I can't post a blog on my page, although I can comment on others. I'll try again later today, right now I've gotta run just to get there on time!! Here's to a great OP day, and a fantastic workout tonight!! Missed that last night because of band!

Posted on July 9th, 2008 at 7:23am — 5 Comments (Add)

Day 1 - Biggest Loser

Here we are gang, day one Team RED! I am really excited about this challenge....I am heading to the gym tonight after work, and have all kinds of healthy low point foods with me at work today. DH is away til Thursday and my daughter and I are looking forward to some healthy meals that he wouldn't appreciate while he's gone! It's the only good thing about him being out of town!!! Tonight may be something really simple like chicken corn soup though...she is with her dad today and will eat dinner… Continue

Posted on July 7th, 2008 at 8:28am — 1 Comment (Add)

BTL Biggest Loser TEAM RED!

Here we go Team Red! We can take this all the way and LOSE LOSE LOSE!!!...I am committed to losing as much as we all can over the next several weeks! I've been losing steadily for months now but I am seeing this contest as a boost to what I am already doing. If I can help you and you can help me we all come out winners (and LOSERS!!) Here's to Monday! xoxo Michele

Posted on July 6th, 2008 at 9:27pm — 3 Comments (Add)

Ice Cream Is The Root Of All Evil (in my world this week!)

So I bought THREE 1/2 gallon cartons of light ice cream over last weekend. What? They were "on sale"! I felt like I was getting a great bargain. Saving money over those handy Weight Watchers Latte Bars which I love. Those darned things are 5$ a box for 6...and my daughter loves them so she always wants to eat them too...and she's SKINNY! So I buy the 3 for 8 deal....and I've been eating it ever since. Never mind 1 point per Giant Latte Bar...NOOOO...we're talking 3-4 points per bowlful of icy p… Continue

Posted on July 2nd, 2008 at 8:48am — 7 Comments (Add)

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At 11:31am on July 23rd, 2008, Tricia said…
It's going REALLY WELL!!! It's so much fun and I'm totally addicted. I've already done about 20 pages (I'm working on two books...one from my wedding...there are a TON of photos and the other is a gift for a friend!)
At 12:25pm on July 18th, 2008, Kristi said…
If it's a product that I am willing to spend my hard earned money on, then chances are I would also be willing to back it in a business adventure! lol...you've got me all excited Michele!
At 8:48am on July 18th, 2008, Grace said…
Hi Michele! I will be teaching PK- 6th grade. Big age group. I think it will be fun. How have you been lately?
At 10:51am on July 17th, 2008, Kristi said…
I LOVE the tshirt idea!!! So how did going to the extra degree work for you yesterday? (You've probably already posted about this but I'm commenting now anyways and then I'll go read your blog and comment again, haha!)
At 12:56pm on July 16th, 2008, Brandy said…
That dinner sounds so good! I hope you have a great day!
At 2:26pm on July 15th, 2008, Tricia said…
Thanks!!! I decided to scrap my wedding photos (I have 1100 proofs with nothing to do with ;-) and do all the other things leading up to the wedding/honeymoon etc. I went to Hobby Lobby yesterday and stocked up...all their scrapbooking stuff is 50% off. I'll let you know how it goes!!
At 12:11pm on July 15th, 2008, Christine said…
I know... I wish I could have contacted you. Next time. We were on small highways--222, 422, 772--all those. We got stuck in a traffic jam on 222 and they detoured us. We passed by a yummy looking chocolate/ice cream store--couldn't get my husband to stop though!! And I saw a sign that your town was having (did have?) some sort of festival--my memory is a little blurry...
At 11:49am on July 15th, 2008, Kristi said…
Well it's finally showed up! I think it must have taken awhile though because some people commented like 4 hours ago and I'm JUST now seeing it pop up. But either way, it's finally there! CONGRATULATIONS again on your awesome loss!!! :D
At 6:25pm on July 12th, 2008, Christine said…
Hi Michele. Just wanted to tell you that I drove through Lititz last weekend!! I was traveling to NJ from DC. It is so pretty where you live!
At 7:00pm on July 11th, 2008, Angie said…
For the pumpkin mueseli I was talking about in my blog I just kind of eyeball it. I can give you some rough estimates though, and you should try it ASAP because it's just that good.

1/2 cup rolled oats + 1/2 cup yogurt (plain) + 1/2 cup milk. Leave overnight.

In the morning, add whatever you're craving! This one was 1/2 cup of pumpkin, about 1 t. of nutmeg, ginger and cloves and 2 t. of cinnamon. I drizzle pure maple syrup over the top, ground flax and about 1 T. of walnuts. Enjoy!

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