Love me as i AM http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself i just want to live life to the fullest, not in a fat suit. en All rights reserved Weight loss extrapounds v2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 1440 http://www.extrapounds.com/images/avatars/users/tamiself.gif Avatar http://www.extrapounds.com/ 100 100 i just want to live life to the fullest, not in a fat suit. New UPDATE http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/277655/new-update <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">so...as you can see...the flatbellydiet thingy was NOT for me</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">too often i look for a quick fix</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">and well starving myself and limiting myself to only certain foods</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">is simply not good....</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">ugh....</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">lol but, i'm back...and not going anywhere</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">i know that accoutability is very important in my success in weightloss and getting healhy...</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">i have worked out every day this week for 30 min or more :)</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">tee hee</span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/277655/new-update">Comments(3)</a> 277655 Sunday, December 2, 2007 00:01:10 Never Say Diet Again http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/277650/never-say-diet-again <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">I am reading this<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>total life transforming book&hellip;(the Bible) yes but, I am talking about another book, Never say Diet Again by Chantel hobbs </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;"><a href="http://www.changelhobbs.com/"><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: Verdana">www.changelhobbs.com</span></b></a>..:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">Anyhoo&hellip;this book , this lady , is incredible.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">And as of today, I have worked out 3 times this week&hellip;.it is my goal each day to move again and not sit idle watching others get healthier when I can do it </span><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Comic Sans MS'; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings">J</span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">Anyhoo&hellip;I wanted to share a piece of my book today&hellip;.:</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&quot;The thing about pain is that it's temporary, whereas the pride of accomplishment is permanent. It's like pregnancy and giving birth. It's uncomfortable and hurts, but he unspeakable joy of meeting each of my children in the delivery room somehow transformed the pain into peak moments&mdash;all the sweeter because of the anticipation and final arrival.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes">&nbsp; </span>When I feel pain after an incredibly tough run or Spinning session, it reminds me of the great thing I accomplished. And one thing I know from experience is that the pain of regret is far worse than the pain of discipline.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">ONE of the great things about any process of positive transformation is that the longer you do it and avoid temptations to quit, the more you have invested in not failing.&quot; Chantel Hobbs page 72, Never Say Diet Again </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">I LOVED this part and wanted to remind you my friends and family, the pain of regret is far worse than the pain of discipline. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">This can be used in every area of our lives.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">Love you, </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">&nbsp;</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt; text-align: center" align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt; font-family: &quot;Comic Sans MS&quot;">Tami</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt">&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/277650/never-say-diet-again">Comments(1)</a> 277650 Sunday, December 2, 2007 00:01:10 UPDATE http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/261603/update <p>I wanted to come give an update</p> <p>i joined <a href="http://www.flatbellydiet.com">www.flatbellydiet.com</a></p> <p>so, i wn't be here and if you want to contact me,</p> <p>i have a yahoo</p> <p><a href="mailto:softlyspoken68@yahoo.com">softlyspoken68@yahoo.com</a></p> <p>or my myspace</p> <p><a href="http://www.myspace.com/selfdt">www.myspace.com/selfdt</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>i had to get in gear with something new ;)</p> <p>thanks.</p> <p>Tami</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/261603/update">Comments(0)</a> 261603 Saturday, December 1, 2007 00:08:10 HEY FRIENDS http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/248892/hey-friends <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">Well like every other thing, i did not stick to calories or eating right and healthy for the past 2 days, i have all intentions of changing that tomorrow morning though :)</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">and getting back to my workouts.</span></p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff">any advice?</span></p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/248892/hey-friends">Comments(2)</a> 248892 Thursday, November 2, 2006 00:07:23 HELLO :) http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/244795/hello- <img src="http://www.extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" alt="" /><br />Well...today is a new day and so far so good <img src="http://www.extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" alt="" /><br />i'm not perfect but, i'm trying and today i weighed on the scale<br />and i've lost a lb so far <br />i hope everyone is doing good <br />let me know how you're doing :huh: <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/244795/hello-">Comments(2)</a> 244795 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 22:09:15 Today's food http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/243211/todays-food <p>OK i figured one sure way to stay accountable and really get a good look at my foods is by blogging my foods...</p> <p>today, i had a bowl of special K with 2 sweet n lows, fat free milk and a bananna.</p> <p>then lunch: </p> <p>big salad (greens) brocolli; tomatoes; cucumbers; carrots; and italian dressing.</p> <p>2 mini burgers plain</p> <p>and dinner i'm having this turkey and chicken queso soup i made with a small portion of fritoes.</p> <p>not sure about snack for this evening, probably grapes :)</p> <p>i feel good today and i hope you do to my friends.</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/243211/todays-food">Comments(1)</a> 243211 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 22:06:14 A little about me :) http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242569/a-little-about-me- <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>OK, This December 30th will be my 3rd year without my mama, she died at the young age of 64. (Dec 30, 2004)</p> <p>She had diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol etc...the list goes on, her kidneys failed and she was well over 280 lbs at 5 ft short.</p> <p>OK, i am now 39...MY Goodness....and at the time of mama's death, i was 200 lbs or more :(</p> <p>it shocked me ...i truly think i even gave up. Just lived fat for a while.</p> <p>UNTIL YES....i found out i was prediabetic...and high blood pressure....so, here i sit 177 lbs, i was 200 and i am going to lose until i'm healthier, fitter and happier with how i feel :)</p> <p>tell me your stories friends :)&nbsp; <img alt="" src="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/shelleys/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/teeth_smile.gif" /></p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242569/a-little-about-me-">Comments(4)</a> 242569 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 22:05:00 You're Right http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242549/youre-right <p>The users here are friendly :) tee hee</p> <p>thanks..i think i finally now have my weight changed.</p> <p>so....today i picked up bob Greene's Get with the program book, so lots to read and i'm excited because...i have already lost from 210 to now 177 and i gave up for a while....but, no more :) </p> <p>it's time to finish....so, i start clean slate 177 and my goal...i say is 130 but, let me tell you, i am not so focused on numbers as i am as to how i feel. MY goal is to be smaller, healthier, fitter....mostly feel good....</p> <p>so, onward we go...today i reached my goal of eating healthier and smaller portions and yes...8 glasses of water :)</p> <p>love to you all...</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242549/youre-right">Comments(0)</a> 242549 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 22:04:23 Okkkkkk http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242383/okkkkkk <p><img src="http://www.extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/confused_smile.gif" alt="" />&nbsp; today, November 23rd, i stumbled here....and i am glad...but it sure is frustrating to get all done to my blogs and site...it's not very user friendly.</p> <p>so for the record, my weight now is 177 and my goal in time ...is 130 and just focusing 5 lbs at a time, it shows my weight differently and right now it's showing today as the 24th and it's not...it's 11:30 Central time 23rd...ughhhh</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242383/okkkkkk">Comments(5)</a> 242383 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 22:04:00 Blah http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242328/blah <p><img src="http://www.extrapounds.com/fckeditor/editor/images/smiley/msn/confused_smile.gif" alt="" />&nbsp;WEll...did not go workout today ...just no excuse, didn't go to the gym.&nbsp;i hate i have fallen off track with my foods again too....</p> <p>sigh....</p> <p>just talking in air...hoping someone can relate...</p> <p></p> <p>i'm tired, ....</p> <a href="http://www.extrapounds.com/blog/tamiself/comments/242328/blah">Comments(3)</a> 242328 Tuesday, October 31, 2006 22:03:18