Ummm...Hello? Anyone there?

(Test 1,2, Testing... is this thing on?)

Well hi there! It certainly has been awhile since I've seen you fabulous ladies, and just as long since I've seen this blog, but curiosity had me check in today, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that we didn't just crash at the beginning of 2009.

But what a lot of changes have taken place in the meantime! I know that there are some new babies that have been welcomed, and few new pounds that have been most unwelcomed, and everything else that comes with two years of living for such awesome women as those on this blog. For my part, I've added back the pounds that I lost with y'all the first time but haven't really gained any more. I'm still running, but I fell running last summer and pretty badly broke my wrist and it just hasn't been the same since. I've done 5 more marathons since my last post, none particularly well. I'm working too much, and am now decidedly no longer involved with my gentleman companion. But, that said, it sounds like I'm unhappy (or that I should be) - but I'm not. What I am is looking for inspiration.

So I'll just say it: if you're here, I'm here. I plan to lose the weight again, and I can either do it alone or walk the road with any of you incredible ladies who'd like the come along.

I've missed you guys!

Lisa

Ready to do Something

Ok, after months of "thinking" about it, I've finally taken the plunge to get my health back. I went to my "yearly" appt. yesterday and was told that I needed to lose weight. I was told that "If you don't lose weight, you're going to be diabetic." So, I came straight home and call Prism. I'm going to start the coorespondence course as I can't go to the Thursday meetings in Marysville.

I'm ready to be transformed. I should get my stuff by Monday to start.

Wake up call?

I need you people...most of you who I do not know...I need to hear your stories, your struggles and your triumphs! I need to know that this weight loss thing is possible, chickadees!

So I'm going to try to post more often and I hope y'all will, too!

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Here's a little humor for you all, in honor of the fifteen times I lost my keys since I posted here last!

It is August

Early enough in the month is a good time for me to start new habits. I am going to start drinking more water. I'm also going to check how acidic my output is. Sounds gross, but I want to get a jump-start on health and I seem to do better when I sync it up with the start of a month.

I can't let myself blame summer (and vacation) for poor eating any more. Its gonna be back to school, and that also means back to 'work' on my health.

I wanna live long and prosper. Can I get an 'amen'?

Hi everyone

Well, here I am today searching blogs, the Prism website, etc searching for people that are currently doing Prism because I need to start it again but am so scared. Scared that I can't do it on my own, scared that I will fail and be tempted by non-healthy food again. Knowing that I can't go back to my old group because it's on Thursday nights (I work nights) and I can't make it to a meeting that night :0( Then I remembered this group and thought that I'd come here and find out what everyone's up to. To my great surprise, everyone's getting themselves back on track. God is great and leads you where you need to be lead. I'm trying to figure out whether I'll do Prism through the coorespondence group or on my own. I'm going to pray about it.

Robin

Working at working at it.

I think I have been on Prism for about 7 weeks, now. I have lost about 7 lbs. and it is going slow! I am trying to feel thankful and purposeful and all those other "fuls" that are beneficial. The truth is I am merely working at working at it. I have only had a few slip ups....a french fry....a piece of cheese cake....a breaded chicken strip...but I have been really faithful and really good at being conscience of every action and in-action. Thanks for your encouragement.

Hit the Fibro wall

I have hit the fibro wall. Want to stay in bed under the covers all day. :(

I changed the comment settings

BTW, we were getting random comments that had nothing to do with our group. Ads from Asian businesses mostly. Now the only ones who can comment are actual members of the blog. K?

Doing well!

Sorry I haven't posted in awhile....but I am doing well! Weighed in today, after 4 weeks I am down 6.4 lbs! Its a slow moving machine, but at least its a moving! Can't seem to make it to a Prism meeting, though. There's always something crazy going on!

Rooting for all of you.

Jules

Slept in

Yesterday's Goal:
10 glasses of water
1 mile

Actual:
7 glasses of water
slept in.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Today is another day and I got my mile in already:)

Did it again

I am meeting my goals of 10 glasses of water and 1 mile. Where is everybody?

It was a bad weekend though....ummmm...Birthday cake.....and way too much of it :(

Todays Goal

Goal:
10 glasses of water
1 mile

Actual:
8 glasses of water
1 mile
exercise class

Today was a good day. I love step aerobics. We will see if I can get out of bed the next few days with fibro. The bad part of the day... I made cookie dough for the girls' birthday party and ate some dough :(
SueAnne

Goals Met

Goal:
10 glasses of water
1 mile

Actual:
10 glasses of water
3 miles.

Hooray! I will still keep the 1 mile goal. I have to keep it very doable to establish the habit. Tomorrow though, I do a step class instead. :)
SueAnne

Today's Goal

Today my goal is 80 oz of water and a one mile walk on the tread mill. Will check in later. I have fibromyalgia as well, so exercise takes thought and caution. Read your blog posts for inspiration!
Have a great day!
SueAnne

Smoothie recipe

I've been having a real problem eating in the morning. I just don't feel like it. So this morning I created a really easy smoothie that packs in the protein and tastes great.

It has a total of 300 calories, 3.5g fat (1.5 saturated), 6 grams of fiber and 32 grams of protein! It has so much protein because of the whey protein powder I added. The fat is from 2% Milk. No sugars except what naturally occurs in the berries, yogurt and milk.

1/2 cup Nancy's fat free plain yogurt

3/4 cup frozen blueberries

1/2 cup 2% Milk

1 Scoop whey protein powder

1 packet crystal lite on the go (for an 8oz bottle of water) lemonade flavor.

If needed, splenda or stevia to taste.

Blend in blender until smooth!

The crystal lite gives it a nice tang without having to add juice, which just adds a lot of calories and not much nutritional value.

Have a good week, ladies!!

Almost didn't weigh in....

Last week was Memorial Day and I didn't go to a meeting so that made this week even tougher. I went to weigh in anyway and made the boys and hubby wait in the car. I lost again this week (well...two weeks really). I truly celebrated that 1.4 pounds lost because I knew it was a real battle with my feelings these two weeks. The honeymoon is over and I am really realizing how much I eat over my feelings.

We had to severely discipline one of our children this week and after it was over I really wanted to eat but I didn't. I've been up to my eyeballs in paperwork and really wanted the comfort of some sugar...but I didn't. I spent the day outside in close to 100 degree weather and came home tired and sunburned and really wanted to eat...but I didn't.

This is what having a plan does for me. The compulsions are still there but it is just not in the plan to overeat. Next week will be challenging too. Matter of fact, I think the rest of my life will be challenging but with my plan, I am staying on track.

You all inspire me!!! Have a wonderful week.

Hello!!

I dumped the frump, today!

but it's just mascara...and a dress.

(sing this to the tune of I shot the sheriff)

I DUMPED THE FRUH UMP! BUT I CANNOT FIND MY MAYBLINE!

Oh well!!

Have a sweet day, peeps!

When the motivating carrot is more like a SUNDAE

Everyone needs a carrot - a motivator, something to help them move forward against difficulty. Mine is now a three week vacation in Hawaii. This means I need to get in surf shape. Since I have fibromyalgia, exercise is tricky...so I am starting with simple weights and doing swimming/circular motions. I'm also doing easy crunches and squats. Slow and steady wins the wave!

Checking in! This week has felt amazing but very loooooonnnnnnggggg! I am doing well on the program and am full of hope and confidence! I guess I'll just take that for now.

Prayers for tomorrow and some stuff

Tomorrow I will be headed to my dad's house to help him with some chores he just can't get done at his spry age of 81. It is tough being at Dad's because EVERYTHING reminds me of Mom. The house even smells like my mom. The boys are going with me to help too.

I love to be there because it is home. I was brought home to that house when I was born and it has so many memories but I have always used food to medicate when I am in there. I use the time to eat at all my favorite restaurants which are not WW friendly. They all have one thing in common...lots of carbs!!

I have been sitting here tonight trying to to think of where we can go that will remind me of home but will be eating in my plan. I still have not come up with it yet but I will not stop until I do. I am also going to try to get a walk in around my favorite neighborhood.

I would appreciate your prayers tomorrow that I can eat within my points range, that my emotions will stay in check and that we will have a wonderful day with my Dad.

UPDATE:: I made some real good choices for meals. I had a grilled chicken salad for lunch and dipped the tongs of my fork into the dressing and ended up only eating about 1/4 of what I normally do. Dinner was had a bit more calories but I only ate half of what was served on my plate. This is a big accomplishment for me as I have always been a member of the "Clean Plate Club".

A bad day...

Yesterday was a bad day.

Today is new.

You spoke and made the sunrise, to light up the very first day
You breathed across the water, and started the very first wave
It was You
You intoduced Your glory, to every living creature on earth
And they started singing, the first song to ever be heard
They sang for You

You make all things new
You make all things new

Then the world was broken, fallen and battered and scarred
You took the hopeless, the life, wasted, ruined and marred
And made it new

You make all things new
You make all things new
You redeem and You transform
You renew and You restore
You make all things new
You make all things new
And forever we will watch and worship You

You turn winter into spring
You take every living thing
And You breathe Your breath of life into it over and over again

You make the sunrise, day after day after day
But there's a morning coming, when old things will all pass away
And everyone will see

You make all things new
You make all things new
Come redeem and come transform
Come renew and come restore
You make all things new
You make all things new
And forever we will watch and worship You

Now and forever You are making all things new
You're making all things new

Hallelujah...

I feel like I am losing weight by the minute! This Rocks!

Day Two Is History! Faith and Hope Renewed!

Prism Day two!! Ate really well today, in fact it felt like I ate six mini meals. Ate 1757 calories, 43 under my target. I have to eat around 1800 to keep my milk supply up for the baby. My emotions were more even kiel. I can't escape this amazing optimism I have again. It's like a switch has gone off in my mind and I am on it! I am just sure of what I hope for and certain of what I cannot see. The work isn't hard if you have the vision and the faith. So I end this day saying, "Bring on tomorrow!"

Dump the Frump

Day two on Prism! It's five o' clock and I have six hundred calories left for the day! This means I can eat well before bed tonight and not give into the night-time munchies.

Today I'm thinking about something Julie said about not wanting to be frumpy all the time anymore. Well, I agree with her and have a challenge for you all.

I think we need to dump the frump!

Let's make a commitment that we won't wait until we weigh our best to look our best.

This doesn't mean we have to wear heels and full make-up every day. Maybe we just make sure we're not in sweats and t-shirts every day?

For me this means waking up a little earlier in the morning. It will be a discipline issue for me, but I really believe I feel better about myself and am more likely to treat myself well when I've dressed in something I like, have combed my hair and maybe even put on a little foundation, a coat of mascara and a some lip gloss.

What do you think, ladies?

Well, day one seemed to go off without a hitch until I totally LOST IT with my family! I got so angry, I scared myself! It took me a frustrating 29 min to settle the baby down to sleep, then she started fussing again as I was taking a much needed potty break, so my little 7 year old thought he would "help" by TURNING on the light and talking LOUDLY to her!! I raced out of the bathroom, yelled and swatted 7 yo in the behind and sent him downstairs to bed!! I wad just raging inside, totally out of control! Yuck! It was not a pretty site. After I chilled out and Blake took over with the baby, I had to wake my 7 yo up to appologize, hug and ask forgiveness. I went around to all the kids appologizing. Arg!! But, I ate within my calories, actually was under by about 200. So day 2 better be an improvement emotionally, but somehow, I don't think I'm out of the emotional woods yet. Pray for me. TY, Jules

Day 1 on Prism

I thought I had done SOOO well (1202 calories), then I remembered I had a tablespoon of raw almond butter.

Dude.

That shot my calorie intake to 1299.

Dang it.

Tomorrow is a new day...no dang nut anything for me...it's not worth the ginormous hit in calories.

Week 5

I am on Week 5 of Weight Watchers. It is so wonderful that we have all gotten back together around the same time with the same goal. I don't believe in coincidence so I know it is God's divine intervention in our lives. It is amazing how He works. I need the support we have and I am grateful to each one of you who is praying for me and know I am praying for you all.

(thanks Jules for noticing the misuse of words!!)

Messed up template

Can anyone here help me fix the template? In editing some sidebar stuff, it left the side bar... Grrr.

Mapping along the way...

I really like that lady up there at the top of our page...she looks so fit and strong and determined. I wanna be like that!

I started Prism today with Julie, writing down everything I eat and drink, counting calories. I thought it would be a drag but can I tell you a secret?

Shhhh....don't tell anyone, but....

I think it's kind of, well...kind of...

fun!

Am I weird? Maybe.

Am I liking it because by writing everything down I can 'get my control on'? Probably.

Whether you struggle with overeating, undereating or incorrect-eating, keeping a food journal is like creating a map for yourself.

Remember Lewis and Clark?

They had no idea where they were going. This was new territory and they were bound and determined to explore it.

The cool thing about them is that they created maps along the way, writing down the details as they went.

Well, I'm on an adventure into uncharted territory and this is exactly what keeping a food and exercise journal does for me.

Don't get me wrong, I've lost weight in the past...nearly fifty pounds after my second child and thirty after my third, but every time I gained it back.

Yet I have no idea why. Was it my hormones? My eating habits? Not exercising enough?

I will never know.

But now, I'm on a new path, blazing a new trail for myself. While I have my compass (Prism) and my companions (Julie and all of you) this adventure at this point in my life is completely new and scary and wonderful.

I am going to succeed. When I do, it will be in large measure due to the fact I am making my maps along the way. I will be able to look back and see the valleys and mountain ranges and rivers and lakes...not to mention the location of encampments of enemies who may want to sabotage my journey.

It also helps tremendously that my trail-mates are easily accessible and ready with encouragement and transparency through their own journeys.

Thanks to all of you who have shared. I hope you continue to post on a regular basis, even if it's just to say you're checking in.

If you read this blog or were on it previously and have mixed feelings about joining in, I understand! But community is the key to success...we need to hear your story as much as you need to tell it.

We can do this!

Starting it ALL today!!

Started Prism Journey today!! CRAZY! Weighed in at 198. Boohoo. That number is going DOWN, People! I've gained 8 lbs since Revellie was born, even with nursing exclusively for 6 months. My body just hangs on to the sugar and flour. Well I'm desperate for a change and devoted to seeing one happen in my life. Since I'm still nursing, I have to eat at least 1800 calories. I'm just going to make them all really count! Pray for me and cheer me on! I'm climbing Mount Everest and I've taken the first of a thousand steps! Love you all. Jules

Hi Ladies

Hello Ladies,

I am a member from way back. I am back at ground zero, sitting in my size 16 jeans. Julie, I found my "Julie bead". I always feel better after talking to Jules, so I said I just wanted to carry her around in my pocket. A couple of years ago, we were out to lunch and she gave me a bead that I think she made. So I put her in my pocket. I don't think I wore that jacket since then. Put it on the other day and found my "Julie in my pocket" :) You ROCK Jules!
SueAnne

Back again!

Looks like we have to reset our "lost butter sticks" There have too many "butter sticks" between then and now :o( I hate to say it but I weigh more now than I ever have before). Why is it that you swear you will NEVER do THAT(gain weight) again after you have lost weight. Every time I swear that it's my last and I will stay within my healthy boundaries. Oh well, time for another fresh start. I rejoined Weight Watchers again this week. It seems the only way I can stay on track is to stay in Weight Watchers. They provide support, structure, encouragement, motivation and accountability. I guess I need all that to stay on track as I just don't have enough "stick-to-itness" to do it on my own.

Yommy Jodie

So great to see my friend Arlene at Prism last night! Kimberly and I went and enjoyed hearing where everyone is at. People! Yes I NEED people around me to be successful. This is going to be great. We have our Women's Retreat this weekend, so I will officially begin the program Monday. I'm starting to get really excited!

Another good day

I have had a cold and usually being sick has sent me to the fridge. I have the need to take care of myself but I have done it in the wrong ways. Today, I did not turn to the fridge. I called my dad to come on over and we went bike shopping. The boys all three needed new bikes. Spencer has always had hand me downs and the twin's bikes have been broken for about 8 months. Daddy bought them new bikes and they have had so much fun riding. One of my twins is way energetic but the other needs to be encouraged to exercise. I am so glad to have an activity he loves doing. I am grateful to my dad for his willingness to buy them all bikes. Tomorrow, we drag my bike out of the garage, dust it off and head off on a ride. I can't wait.

Dusted off the ole' Pedometer Today

This morning was crazy..I could really feel the attack of the Enemy as I try to eat right and not eat over my feelings and emotions. I have a cold which does not help as my head may at any second, explode. I ate what was in my plan today and dusted off the pedometer. I walked 7163 steps which translates into 3 points or 3.16 miles and that is without trying. Wonder what would happen if I actually tried?

Tonight at church we had a pot luck...you know what that means...mashed potatoes, pie, cake, did I mention Pie? I shared a slice of pie with a friend who is also doing WW and passed on the cake. I did not go back for seconds.....that is a first for me...OH, I thought about it to the point where I had a second plate in my hand but I just put it down and walked away.

Thanks be to God for the strength to make it another day. Drink the Living Water and never thirst again.

Alrighty now!

I
am
so
tired
right
now.

I am literally falling asleep in the chair where I have parked my booty.

I know that if I had worked out at lunch, instead of just eating at lunch, I would probably be getting my second wind right now.

But instead, I will have to an artificial (albeit, natural) form of energy production.

Coffee.

Boo.

Tomorrow is a new day, though! And I'm looking forward to writing on this here blog tomorrow, saying something like, "Worked out today...I'm going to go die now."
and then, of course, posting later, "I'm so glad I worked out today! Lots of energy this afternoon...how wonderful!"

I've decided to go to my local Prism Weight Loss meeting Thursday PM and begin my new plan Friday! So excited! Time to get back on the barge that takes me down the river of time and devotion to destination healthy body!

For those of you who don't know my story, I just had my sixth baby last October! I have about 40 lbs to shed from this grand experience to get back to my goal weight.

I think it would benefit us all to post some updates on what is going on in our lives. Also, I am going to re-read some of the archives for fresh inspiration.

Howdy

Hey everyone! I'm new here...my name is Kimberly Loomis and I know Julie through House of Paine and working together and now we're great friends!



I am soon to be 31 (in a couple months, anyway), I have three kids, Loren (a boy) who will be nine soon, Kaeleigh who is four and Paige who will be three soon. I've been married for nine years and my husband does live audio (like for weddings, parties, concerts, etc) and is a musician.




You can get to know me more by reading my blog The Musician's Wife!

My weight-loss goal is 70-80 pounds. I am only five feet tall and my weight really gets in the way of everything I want to do with my life. I don't really care what I look like so much as I care about how I feel...I want to have energy and do more fun stuff like hiking, biking and horseback riding.

Right now most of those activities are too difficult...mostly because of the overwhelming boobs I've got going on.

Seriously, they're ginormous and even though my hubly loves them, they gotta do some shrinkin'!

So that's me in a nutshell!

Who are you?

YEA!!!

Twist my arm...that is all it takes to get me back. We must all be on the same wavelength. I started back to Weight Watchers three weeks ago and have lost 3.4 pounds. Our pool opened over the weekend and I braved the chill to swim some laps. My knee seems to like that much better than other exercise. I am so glad Julie has decided to get back to this blog. I have missed it and have checked from time to time but never written anything..matter of fact...I had to go through password recovery to even find my password.

Ate within my points range.

Swam 20 minutes with my boys (which means half the time someone was hanging on me.)

Emotionally: Uplifted and encouraged

Until tomorrow,

Test post from iPhone

Let's revive this thing...its been dead for far too long!

Hey girls, I'm back. I need to eat, move and lose once again, who's joining me?


Jules

Guess what? There is a limit to excuses when it comes to health.

New Year's Resolutions ladies???

I must be honest, I've been avoiding this blog like the plague. And why might that be you may ask? Because I have gained more than half of my weight back by being over indulgent and not as active as I should be. So here I am, kicking up the cardio again, drinking more WATER, and eating healthier. It's been about a week since I've started working at weight loss now. What I could really use at this point is a few cheer leaders!!! Any takers?