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steph76

10-19-2007, 01:33 PM

Changed the title a little.

OK I just did instructional 1 on T-Tapp. Holy Hell it kicked my ass!
I thought I knew how out of shape I am, I did not.
I don't know if I will be able to do it tomorrow, but I will be doing lots of walking tomorrow, so I will be getting some exercise.
Again, can I say Holy Hell!:eek:

Stella

10-19-2007, 06:13 PM

T-Tapp Instructionals DO kick some serious ass. Wait till you try to do 1 & 2 back to back. *snicker* lol

They're awesome, though. Dammit, I have to start back with it. I was supposed to on Monday but I got sidetracked. Soon.

hollydawn

10-19-2007, 09:06 PM

Great job with the T-Tap. I still haven't checked that out even though I hear so much about it. Maybe I'll have to google it.

Keep up the good work!

sweetpea

10-20-2007, 06:54 PM

Hey there partner.
how are you?
Thanks so much for the intriduction.
It was time to come out of hiding there.

The_Babycakes

10-20-2007, 07:36 PM

Good job on the t-tapp. I just got mine from the library to try it out, so I'll be kicking my own ass as soon as I have the living room to myself. Thanks for the heads up though. The more you do it, as with any excersize program, the easier it gets. And when you notice the improvement, it feels good. :)

Flutterby

10-20-2007, 09:34 PM

Lol, I think the instructionals are HARDER than the actual workout! Great job getting started!!

steph76

10-22-2007, 11:16 AM

Did not t ta-pp sat. but did lots of walking to the stadium and up to our seats, so I figure that equals out. And of course lots of jumping up and down during the game!
Did t tapp yesterday. I think it was a little easier b/c I was doing the form better.
The recomendation is to do the intro at least four times. I think I will shoot for 5 or 6 b/c I am not coordinated and it will only help me in the long run to work on my form.
weigh in tonite. According to my scale there should be a small loss. guess we will see tonite.
Oh , I am going to post a chickpea soup recipe on the recipe group.
it is probably at most 2 points per serving. The chickpeas are one point per serving and all the other ingredients are zero per serving. But, I figure when you add all the zeros up it probably is one point total, ya know?

sweetpea

10-22-2007, 03:18 PM

Great job Steph.
Hey I can't seem to figure out how to Pm you so I want to say thank you for the box.
I got alot of yummy things in today.

hollydawn

10-22-2007, 05:35 PM

Sounds like you are doing great - keep it up!

steph76

10-22-2007, 06:08 PM

lost .4 total of 17 one more pound to reach 10%
I was ok with .4 considering how much take out i had this week.

Got a treat in the mail today! Thanks for the box sweetpea!
Can't wait to try everything!!

The_Babycakes

10-23-2007, 07:51 AM

You're almost there! You are doing so great with the workouts.

I got your postcard yesterday, thank you so much!! http://bestsmileys.com/love2/23.gif

I feel so special to have everyone here behind me. Have a great day!

Stella

10-23-2007, 09:21 AM

Congrats! One more pound! How exciting. :) I'm happy for you. 18 is my 10% goal, too. I don't weigh in until Friday. Keep up the good work.

steph76

10-24-2007, 10:11 AM

so, yeah, I totally sabotaged myself yesterday. I don't even know how many points, but I feel prettu darn confident that I went over.
Why? I am one pound away from 10%. And it's like I am in a funk .
I was lazy and read a book while dd napped and did not ttapp. I was stupid enough to think I could do it later with her up. Yeah right. i did about half of it.
Trying to get back on the wagon today.
Had ww yogurt for breakfast. A handful of goldfish and about 3 or 4 tortilla chips.
The only good thing I did yestereday was get in my water.
I am trying to do a good bit of housework today, so maybe that will help offset some of yesterday's sitting on my butt reading.
BLah, Blah, blah...

The_Babycakes

10-24-2007, 11:00 AM

Umm, ya I coulda wrote that post myself..lol. Let's make today better!

steph76

10-24-2007, 01:54 PM

Glad to know I am not alone BC!
Well, I lied, i did not do as many days of instructional t tapp. I went ahead and did BW w/ hoe downs today. That kicked my butt.
I just did not know if i woudl have time for the instructional one. I feel like it is a day that dd will not nap long.
I really want to watch the walk away the inches dvd. I think there will be some good tips in it. If only I had the time to focus on it. It is just hard to with dd.
I am sure I am singing a tune most of you know!

Baobab

10-24-2007, 05:24 PM

Keep it up! It is hard to fit in exercise with little ones around, so do what you can. Every little bit helps.

The_Babycakes

10-24-2007, 05:40 PM

Hey I know what ya mean, at least your 2 yr old is still napping! Mine is barely 2 and has foregone naps of any kind. I usually distract my kids with food, a video, and a gate..lol! When you think about it, all you really need is less than 30 minutes to work out, I know easier said than done..but thinking about it like that helps motivate me. Have a good one tommorow!

hezzie

10-25-2007, 04:12 AM

You're doing great steph! T-Tapp is no joke, especially the instructionals. It's been awhile since I've done them, as I've been getting on our elliptical machine lately. I think it might be time to break them out again, just for the variety.

Keep up the great work!

steph76

10-26-2007, 08:35 AM

So, I did not do the ttapp yesterday. I was out of the house a good bit of the day and dd did not nap.
Today was measure day, and I was surprised to have lost a total of 11 inches.
That was great since the scale seemed to have stopped. Of course the reading materials warned of that possibility.
I went to Applebee's for lunch yesterday and had one of the ww meals. It was not bad.

Stella

10-26-2007, 09:46 AM

WOOHOO! 11 inches! That's awesome!

hollydawn

10-26-2007, 12:46 PM

11 inches! Wow!

Great job - keep it up. :)

steph76

10-28-2007, 08:12 AM

So, yesterday was a bust. Went to Hardees and had biscuit and gravy for breakfast.
Had peanut brittle for lunch, and then had steak and baked potato for supper.
Oh, and no excercise.
I should be able to do the 15 min. ttapp and walk away the inches today.
Dh and dd are gone so since I don't have to fix for anyone else, I will probably just eat WW frozen meals. This will keep my points down for the day.
Because tomorrow may go over also.
I have to take my daddy to the dr in B'ham. I know he will want to eat lunch at the fish Market, and since I may get to go there once a year, I will be agreeable.

Baobab

10-28-2007, 10:58 AM

11 inches is awesome! I'm sure it feels good to see some positive progress.

steph76

10-28-2007, 02:54 PM

So here is the most exciting news of all.
I went shopping today. I bought a size 12 dress slack!! Granted the 12 jeans were too tight still, but I could button and zip them. But, the dress pants fit!!
And I bought large tops. I have had to buy xlarge for years!
I think this will make me more religious about the excersise.

steph76

10-29-2007, 11:43 AM

:loljumping:Went to weigh in this am.
Lost 2.8 for a total of 19.8
so, I have lost my 10% before Halloween, That was what I wanted to do!
So, my next 10% will be 16 pounds.
I think I will shoot for Valentine's day.
That is about 16 weeks.
Of course I may be overly optimistic about that timeline.
I will reevalute if needed.

Stella

10-29-2007, 11:55 AM

:woohoo: WAY TO GO!

zinkemomx2

10-29-2007, 01:32 PM

Totally doable if you are careful during the holidays.

steph76

11-01-2007, 12:00 PM

so, I wrote out this long post and the board ate it.
let's try again

I let my mom take a picture of me, dh and dd last nite. I looked terrible. If I look this bad now, how bad was it 20 pounds and three months ago. I am not photgentic either, that does not help things.
But, gah, I really thought I was looking better than that.
Then last nite, I ate a shitload of chili, with corn chips, and full fat sour cream, and full fat cheese.
And lets not forget the carmels I had yesterday.
And also, let's not forget how I have been slacking on t-tapp.
DD has been sick and I have been using that as an excuse.
Today, so far has been good, yogurt for breaksfast and frozen ww meal for lunch.
fixing crockpot chicken for supper. will cook some vegetables to go with it.
need to get some fruit out to thaw also.
time to forget yesterday and start anew.
I really want to look good in a picture someday.

greatestgood

11-01-2007, 12:13 PM

Darling, Halloween is a wash for just about everyone.

I'm sure you don't look bad at all. We are our own worst critic. You must be so proud of your 10% goal!

sweetpea

11-03-2007, 12:05 PM

How are you doing dear.
Im so sorry I haven't been here for you.
Im going to Pm you my number .
I hope all is well.

The_Babycakes

11-09-2007, 10:30 AM

First of all, http://bestsmileys.com/excited/2.gif Congratulations on the losses!!! I mean that is so great and you should be so proud about how far you've come. You have made such a big accomplishment. I know how ya feel about the pics though. Ihave days where I feel/look like a million bucks and days I feel fatter than I was when I started. Don't know why that is. But it doesn't mess with the facts and the fact is you have lost almost 20 pounds and 11 freakin' inches. Keep that feeling of success in your head and just move forward. You can do this, hell you're doing it! :)

hezzie

11-09-2007, 11:11 AM

Congrats on the weight loss!

steph76

11-11-2007, 08:08 AM

I have been totally avoiding this forum. Don't know why.
Sure I have been eating crappy, but not as crappy as I could be.
I have really slacked on the excercise and have been eating too much fast food.
But, I have still been pretty good with portion control.
I swear I think part of it is b/c i have been avoiding this place.
Anyway, off to catch up on everyone else

StElmosFire

11-12-2007, 09:51 AM

I totally know what you mean. I have been so busy with work (which is mainly where I access here) I have not been able to spend as much time as I used to on here. I think that was contributing to my slacking also.
It's ok mama, get back into it. No big deal. You are loved just the same. I look at you as such a strong woman. A leader....you cannot get weak on me lady! You can do this, we can do it together. I am here with you. ::virtual pick up and dust off::
:hug:

Unicorn

11-12-2007, 01:48 PM

We all have weeks/days where our good intentions for diet and weight loss are derailed. Jump back on the wagon, there's lots of room here!

sweetpea

11-18-2007, 11:32 AM

Yes I agree we all have bad times. We can just pick up were we left off when were are ready.
Call me if you need to.

steph76

11-27-2007, 03:45 PM

Here I am practicing avoidance again!
I am doing pretty good with choices. But, I feel myself about to start making some worse ones, ya know.
I have lost a total of 23 pounds.
I have bought two pair of size 12 pants. Granted not all 12s are fitting, but I search for the ones that do!
I have got to start doing excercise again. I was t-tapping daily then dd quit napping and I quit too.
I won a WW excercise video last nite, I must make myself try it

StElmosFire

12-10-2007, 11:11 AM

How is it going mama? Haven't seen you in a while.
I hope everything is well!

steph76

12-10-2007, 07:14 PM

Thanks SEF for bumping me. It was like a sign.
I must start doing better here otherwise the holidays are gonna kill me!
Weighed tonite, gained . 2. Not much, but a gain.
I know i did not do well on water this week, so that is my goal for the week!

The_Babycakes

12-10-2007, 07:55 PM

:) Have a good week.

StElmosFire

12-11-2007, 09:59 AM

It was a sign mama. I think of you daily. We all struggle during the Holiday's. I am struggling too but I am having fun.
Meh .2, that's like a bowel movement. No biggie.
Try to get that water in. Make it a goal!

steph76

12-11-2007, 12:35 PM

LOL, I know I thought the same thing, "If only I had to poop"

StElmosFire

12-11-2007, 12:55 PM

LOL, I know I thought the same thing, "If only I had to poop"

Yeppers. It pays to be "regular" on weigh in day "lol9"

steph76

12-13-2007, 03:36 PM

I did really well day before yesterday, and did good yesterday except for lunch.
I drove thru a hamburger place and got burgers for me,dd and dh. Ate all mine and part of dd's.
Fixed a Ww recipe for supper.
Today, Total for breakfast and coffee
Lunch leftovers from last nite
Supper Who know!

Oh, and an FYI for anyone reading this. Those wonderful peppermints that melt in your mouth and are so freaking addictive that you can buy in great big tubs. 3 of them are one point. I could eat 30 in an hour. EEK

steph76

12-18-2007, 01:23 PM

Had weigh in last nite, I actually lost two pounds. I figured I maintained.
Also, last nite was my 16th meeting! Total lost so far is 28 pounds.
We won't have another meeting til Jan. 7.
That is scary, I need to make sure to weigh at home to keep a check on it, yaknow

mommyof2sons

12-18-2007, 01:26 PM

Great job on your weight loss. My weigh in is tomorrow.

What peppermints are you talking about? 3 for one pt sounds great:D

steph76

12-20-2007, 03:56 PM

mommy of 2, I bought them at CVS. They are a great big tub for 2.99
Really addictive!

I am really close to feeling out of control for some reason.
I am wanting to eat, eat, eat.
I need to get out the calender. The zits on my face make me think I must be about to start.

steph76

01-02-2008, 11:52 AM

Ok, holidays are over, time to climb back on the wagon and get dedicated.
I *think* I gained about 1.5 -2 pounds. My scale is not real accurate.
And I can really tell how easy it is to slip back into patterns that were gone.
But, overall, I don't feel to badly about how I did.
I am looking forward to next week when I hope to buy a WW scale. I think that will really help me also.
And I need to get better about journaling.

StElmosFire

01-03-2008, 08:03 AM

I am with you to journal everyday mama.
I will be looking for your daily entry.
"wait1"

"thheart"

steph76

01-03-2008, 08:26 AM

Great to hear Chrystal!

So far today,
2 cups of coffee with sugar free creamer- o points
one Fiber one Bar- 3 points

Lunch: Blew it outta the water
Went to lunch with dh
Had water
and
A crabcake po'boy. But damn it was good

Thinking about supper, maybe baked chicken breast or possibly meatloaf

Supper:
baked chicken breasts with onion soup mix and cream of mushroom
rice and broccoli
only had half of a chicken breast

after supper"
Two tablespoons of frozen yogurt

Snacks
half an apple and another fiber one bar.
was not hungry but ate the bar anyway

Going to chickfila tomorrow to meet a friend and have the kids play. plan to eat fruit.
fixing mexican beef stew in crockpot in the am for supper tomorrow
plan to eat leftovers for lunch.
try to not eat a bar for snack only fruit

steph76

01-04-2008, 02:22 PM

today:
breakfast firber one bar and coffee
fruit at chickfila

about 30 jelly bellys

about 10 flavored pecans

Lunch"
half chicken breast and rice from last nite
broccoli

should not have ate the jelly belly and pecans. thankfully both are now gone.
you know what is bad, I think that i have gained another pound over the past couple of days. and that is when i started being more ccareful again.
ugh, i am so ready for meetings to start back and to buy my new scale next week

StElmosFire

01-04-2008, 02:37 PM

Pecans aren't so bad. Jelly Bellies? A mere 30 is not the end of the world. Handful if you will.
Good job mama, especially at Chick Fil A. We don't have them here but from what I understand they have pretty good food.

steph76

01-06-2008, 06:23 AM

yesterday:
3 biscuits and gravy at my mom's
lunch: sugar cookies
supper: bbq sandwich and some onion rings.
A bang up day all around

StElmosFire

01-07-2008, 07:42 AM

Ah well. No biggie mama. Biscuits and Gravy huh. Sounds fantastic.

steph76

01-07-2008, 11:11 AM

finally had a ww meeting today. Had gained .6 since last weigh in. I'm ok with that

steph76

01-08-2008, 12:20 PM

carterandcalliesmom

01-08-2008, 12:32 PM

Bought my new scale yesterday. I love it. And I got to go to Costco without husband or child. I did not know how to act!
Did pretty good on food yesterday except last nite.
We ordered pizza and I drank a beer.

I realized something today.
I am scared to start back really giving 100%. I am scared that the first 27 pounds were realitivly easy and it has got to start getting harder.
So, maybe now that I am armed with knowledge it will be easier.

Today
Breakfast, fiber one bar, coffee
lunch 3 or 4 of dd's popcorn chickens
4 point ww frozen meal

What scale did you get? I bought one at Walmart with the bmi, water weight, and some other stuff, but it was too complicated for me - oh well, I don't really need to obsess over any more numbers than I already do :)
That probably felt so good to be able to get out alone - it does for me on the rare occassion that it happens - I am like a little kid when it does happen - all giddy!
I didn't do well last night either, but today is a new day!! Hope it goes well for you!

StElmosFire

01-09-2008, 07:24 AM

I have to get a scale. I don't even have one. I weigh on my mom's. Maybe this weekend I will buy one. Not that I am running to the store to get one.

The_Babycakes

01-09-2008, 05:27 PM

Woohoo on the new scale, that's awesome!

I think it's great that you are recognizing how you're feeling about losing. I thinks it's normal to be scared of the unknown. I am also worried that it's going to get harder as I get closer to my normal weight range. Shit, it's hard enough right? But, just take it day by day and you'll do fine. Keep logging your food and going to meetings, whatever helps.