The Slimming Station | Amy44 | Activity https://theslimmingstation.com/members/amy44/activity/ Activity feed for Amy44. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:30:03 -0700 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-US 30 hourly 2 66d6207158882adeec9bb878992b55ba Amy44 replied to the topic Celebrate -100 lbs Exhaled With Slimming Station!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/celebrate-100-lbs-exhaled-with-slimming-station/#post-200364 Wed, 03 Apr 2024 12:12:08 -0700 That’s amazing!!!! You are a definite inspiration!!

]]> 2864ed4f5b89e80061216a7e0131262f Amy44 replied to the topic April 1 chat - private setting in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/april-1-chat-private-setting/#post-200334 Tue, 02 Apr 2024 21:31:20 -0700 I’m not sure I could rewatch that since I’m so uncomfortable in front of a camera :rolleyes: :dance:

I’m so glad I participated though!!! I really think the weekly chats will help me stay on track!

]]> 7456041fa5a6f450a40e44c88487b80c Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/3/#post-189271 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 14:38:07 -0700 Such a small loss for this week – my little slip up last weekend cost me a whole week of weight loss.  Thankfully I am so busy with work right now that I’ve had no time to slip up.  That is also bad though, because coming here helps me mentally.

]]> e3a56fd6df5707deb1d75a2b92899585 Amy44 replied to the topic Complete renewal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/complete-renewal/page/6/#post-189245 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:38:57 -0700 Woohoo way to go!!  :yahoo:

]]> 95b8f93db39ac8706c63938984b8424e Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/3/#post-189243 Mon, 14 Dec 2020 14:38:21 -0700 Grrrr I had a slip up this weekend that will most likely mean no weight loss this week.  I am so bloated.  I very rarely drink, but had some wine with a friend on Saturday night which led to overeating – I didn’t get it under control until mid-afternoon yesterday.

My plan today is to fast until dinner time, then have one 5 bite meal.  But, if I’…[Read more]

]]> dafe6023fb34d617b82978f4442e74dd Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/3/#post-189210 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 17:35:52 -0700 The only hunger I feel is head hunger at this point, usually when the coworkers are eating lunch, or a vendor brings in snacks.  Most of the time I just feel “empty” which is so much better than being over-stuffed!

]]> beccee6b7366c642432e1c70bf17623e Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/3/#post-189202 Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:21:31 -0700 Another awesome day yesterday.  Instead of a bar for supper, I did have lasagna with my hubby.  I served up a smaller than usual portion, ate 5 bites and pushed it away.  He grabbed my bowl and questioned why I didn’t eat it all – I explained that I am eating in moderation, and that I am eating a lot less now to lose the weight.  (I am not sur…[Read more]

]]> 00b1b50ed3576866a6faba74a0007223 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/3/#post-189198 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 13:58:17 -0700 Poppycat – I’ve never tried the Isagenix bars – I’ll have to look for them!  You sound like you have a good routine down for your day!

After not eating 10 bites yesterday, I was excited to step on the scale this morning and was down another 1.2 pounds…. I really only intend to weigh once a week, but it was nice to see that.  That’s 11 pounds d…[Read more]

]]> 1c9df86f6fa5a917dc89ba397027f411 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189186 Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:39:12 -0700 Today has been pretty good – I tried a protein bar for my first meal and it was terrible so I threw it away after 2 nibbles on it. Second meal was redeemed with the glorious snickers bar! I am now fighting the urge to eat extra since I didn’t have 10 total bites today – probably going to be bedtime for me early tonight!

]]> 4c2de5440a2c65c87af781b9bb6180ac Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189183 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:54:46 -0700 Week one is done!

SW: 196.8

CW: 187.0

Just a little under 10 pounds!  I’m okay with that, but will need to make sure I’m being vigilant with a “normal-to-small” bite size after we are done with this bar challenge.

I also had a big struggle last night with almost talking myself into eating more than my bar.  Thankfully, I resisted and had a p…[Read more]

]]> 211c74f29da4f70ea575e396f8f458c3 Amy44 replied to the topic 3 Day BAR RUN! - JOIN ME in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/3-day-bar-run-join-me/#post-189181 Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:19:32 -0700 Day 1 done!

]]> f92da1aad8138132a6e8d2557436a63f Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189178 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 20:52:25 -0700 Yes, Dr. Lewis, I am filling my mind with all the good images!  :yahoo:

 

]]> 435d9e65221b38c6d33f72ec356a4e96 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189172 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 18:23:30 -0700 Grrr….dealing with head hunger today, not necessarily stomach hunger.  I am feeling so strong though.  I have every smaller size of jeans in my closet, so at lunch (instead of eating), I pulled out the smaller ones and imagined how awesome I was going to feel wearing them.  Kind of silly, but it’s a good visual reminder of goals.

]]> f7d914f581a98c1759782705fe1179a7 Amy44 replied to the topic 3 Day BAR RUN! - JOIN ME in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/3-day-bar-run-join-me/#post-189167 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:44:01 -0700 I’ll join you!!  I should have plenty of bars if I can keep my hubby out of my stash.

]]> ce37fd3362d8efac71c8cae085be4386 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189165 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 13:42:22 -0700 Okay – next week I will just hang out for a bit!!!  I was thinking I got the time wrong because of the time zone change at first.

Today is going to be another great day!  Tomorrow will be my first weigh in, and I’m hoping for a double digit loss.

]]> 07445edbc71e98592952a6f8c244b230 Amy44 replied to the topic Neil's Journal (Back Again) in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/neils-journal-back-again/page/2/#post-189147 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:15:03 -0700 Awesome job Neil!

]]> 60556752cbfc39b24d26b06422fa7378 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189145 Tue, 08 Dec 2020 02:14:03 -0700 Today was as easy as it can get, I think.  I was so busy at work, that I forgot to have my first meal, so I only had one 5 bite meal today.  I feel hungry now, but I also feel awesome!

I did try to join the chat, but maybe it wasn’t on for tonight?

 

]]> bb4b7edc3d07f9190b5c577bbc206492 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189130 Mon, 07 Dec 2020 15:19:18 -0700 Woohoo I had an awesome weekend!!  I’m excited to step on the scale Wednesday morning for my week 1 weigh in.  I know I’m under 190 because my wedding ring fits again, so that’s a big positive!

]]> 63287a97129d970bbaa9c201cc0ab2fd Amy44 replied to the topic WEEKEND CHALLENGE - keep MOMENTUM in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/weekend-challenge-keep-momentum/#post-189114 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 18:18:11 -0700 Love it poppycat- let’s make it a perfect day! I’m sipping on my tea and waiting another 2-3 hours for my snickers. Having yesterday under my belt has given me the strength I need to get through today too!

]]> 3b17120b8d3a432c1548b5ef64d7c66e Amy44 replied to the topic WEEKEND CHALLENGE - keep MOMENTUM in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/weekend-challenge-keep-momentum/#post-189097 Sun, 06 Dec 2020 03:34:08 -0700 Saturday is done! I’m so excited to knock tomorrow out. Today was my day 4 and historically my day 4 is the worst for hunger – I kept myself so busy today that it was not an issue. Yahoo!

]]> a8d4f41071fdd54df23e21edb2d4061d Amy44 replied to the topic WEEKEND CHALLENGE - keep MOMENTUM in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/weekend-challenge-keep-momentum/#post-189093 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:17:36 -0700 Poppycat- I can’t handle 5 bites of pizza either at this point. It’s my favorite food. It’s awesome you are speaking up about what you need.

I have had a great day so far – 5 bites of leftovers at 3ish and then I am planning on 2 bites of steak and 3 bites of jalapeño popper at 7ish.

]]> d693c7bad1efd09f846cfd346e25344e Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/page/2/#post-189091 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 23:14:15 -0700 Yes I completely agree with that!!

]]> 9dbfd2075248ede1a523d5440f52b693 Amy44 replied to the topic SKINNY FUN RUN!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/skinny-fun-run/page/4/#post-189077 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 19:12:22 -0700 Glad to hear how it’s getting easier after a week!! We’ve got this weekend under control!

]]> 79b13df90376a234f59a08910d352495 Amy44 replied to the topic WEEKEND CHALLENGE - keep MOMENTUM in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/weekend-challenge-keep-momentum/#post-189075 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:47:26 -0700 Yes I am in! This will be my first good weekend in probably years! I’m feeling hungry but I feel mentally strong today and am not going to let the hunger get to me.

]]> 986fc4e25ea84229237c5108b07211ac Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/#post-189073 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:32:51 -0700 Yes let’s do it! I feel unstoppable today!!

]]> ca227204f2235f9778e97d8ce5489a92 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/#post-189065 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 14:19:57 -0700 Thanks for the encouragement!! After 3 awesome days, I feel very strong today. I’m going to keep checking in though throughout the day just to keep my mind focused here.

I had a good NSV yesterday: I was able to wear my wedding ring again. My fingers had been too bloated before!

 

]]> 35fac0ca7bf50cf5de8a3e5cda25c908 Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/#post-189047 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:27:50 -0700 The weekend is coming…I’m scared!  I haven’t stuck to any diet over the weekend in…years?  Before today is done, I’m going to write out my plan for the weekend and how I’m going to handle any eating situation that might come up.  I want to go into next Monday feeling like I conquered the world.  And hungry – I want to go into next Monday fee…[Read more]

]]> f768965b3649e54655736ea90e034940 Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/page/2/#post-189045 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:22:27 -0700 Poppy – your husband sounds a lot like mine.  I have been telling him here and there this week about what I’m doing, and that I’ve joined an online group and will be doing zooms on Monday nights with the group.  He’s supportive, but I think there will be a time when he will have to read the book for himself to truly understand it.

My stomach g…[Read more]

]]> 41a8dce7ffbc539486506f746b5ca6c5 Amy44 replied to the topic SKINNY FUN RUN!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/skinny-fun-run/page/3/#post-189018 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 23:46:02 -0700 Awesome!! I am glad you posted the bar challenge – it’s been good for me as well.

]]> 574c4b82e53d81f9b096e7cd96ff7be5 Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/#post-189012 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 18:27:30 -0700 I am feeling ravenous today, and the coworkers ordered food that smells amazing…. how rude lol

They will all be jealous of my Snickers later.

]]> 68ee61c8ae6368dd485eaf344d40f818 Amy44 replied to the topic Neil's Journal (Back Again) in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/neils-journal-back-again/#post-189008 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:15:19 -0700 You are doing amazing!!  Nothing can stop you now!

]]> 4fb71211277c849dc39c9701192b433d Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/#post-189006 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:13:59 -0700 Day 2 challengers!!!  Keep it going strong!!

]]> d4459f4521bcb312522b2cbcd5e0bbad Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/#post-189004 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:13:08 -0700 Good morning!

It was a struggle to stay off the scale this morning after a perfect day yesterday, but I want to FEEL the weight loss before I step on the scale next Wednesday.  Too many times I let that number mess with my head, good or bad.

My husband asked me last night what I had for supper, so I told him a Snickers bar.  We have very d…[Read more]

]]> 7785f19ea64e99a9b300394da71e3b3c Amy44 replied to the topic Complete renewal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/complete-renewal/page/5/#post-189002 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:06:13 -0700 I have no doubt you’ll succeed with your goal by Christmas – you are very strong mentally.  (I’ve been here on and off over the years and have read your journals!)  I’m so sorry it’s been a rough year – I think we would all like to scrap 2020 for many reasons.

]]> 5977a86042cc6d13b5cd15ddc40279ad Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/#post-188979 Thu, 03 Dec 2020 01:13:25 -0700 My day 1 is done as well! Perfect 2 bar day – it’s going to be hard not to weigh in tomorrow.

]]> 278fad6654ccf7b9ec7e77c66e82fac6 Amy44 replied to the topic Neil's Journal (Back Again) in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/neils-journal-back-again/#post-188963 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 22:21:48 -0700 Great loss – keep sprinting to that finish line!

Thanks for stopping by my post – how wonderful to have such a large family!  I had always wanted a large family, but it was not in the cards for me.  I believe my weight kept me from getting pregnant, and I finally had IVF 8 years ago.  Now, I feel like I can only handle the one child, and she cl…[Read more]

]]> 2f93665b2b71dbf399304ae5c5192d3c Amy44 replied to the topic Rachel's Journal in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/rachels-journal/page/14/#post-188942 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:48:32 -0700 This is cool to have someone here who is close to my stats at the same age!!  I am excited to watch your journey!!

]]> a646dbdf504b1302a89e27a22159dd7f Amy44 replied to the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/#post-188940 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:44:21 -0700 Thanks for the welcome Rachel and Gayle!  I am excited to be back.  I do plan on joining in on Monday chats, but I will probably be late as it starts right at my daughter’s bedtime, and we read before bed.

I weighed in this morning at 196.8, which I am kind of surprised about.  I expected to be over 200 with all of the bloat I’ve been fe…[Read more]

]]> 659a38c4197abe31dc13ea06fd083dd4 Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/#post-188938 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 14:37:35 -0700 So excited to get this kicked off today!  I am going to drink water until 1 or 2pm, then Snickers, and then another Snickers at 6pm.  I am not a late night snacker, so I “should” be okay after that.  The afternoon will be the hardest.  I’m going to head to the grocery store about noon and stock up on Snickers and black tea.  I will most like…[Read more]

]]> b4f652ea3bbf8254fc669eff359610cb Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/#post-188919 Wed, 02 Dec 2020 02:47:39 -0700 I am just going to do 2 snickers tomorrow- I like them, but I don’t “love” them so it’s easy to not overeat on them. I’m excited to get back on it!!

]]> a8815879cadd7a96c11a1eefa4fd1550 Amy44 replied to the topic BAR Challenge - Join me!! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/bar-challenge-join-me/#post-188908 Tue, 01 Dec 2020 21:54:09 -0700 I’m in!  Tomorrow will be my day 1, and there’s no better way to reset.

]]> 3289906a319c54cf03b48e1d2fe83602 Amy44's profile was updated https://theslimmingstation.com/activity/p/9956/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:21:17 -0700 0 6578c2a02ebabbbd400a68353b800e33 Amy44 started the topic Hello! Back again! in the forum The Slimming Station Diet https://theslimmingstation.com/forums/topic/hello-back-again/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:14:23 -0700 I can’t wait to read through all the posts – it’s been a long time since I’ve been here, and I clearly haven’t been sticking to the diet since I’m heavier than I’ve ever been.

A little about me: I’m a 43 year old (for a few more weeks) mother of 1. I’ve battled my weight since getting married in 2002. I think it was 2014 or 2015 when I first le…[Read more]

]]> 7c09bc67ef5ca7ed130432e48bce2bfc Amy44 changed their profile picture https://theslimmingstation.com/activity/p/9951/ Tue, 01 Dec 2020 19:00:55 -0700 0