Chicks up for a Challenge - W.O.W. Boo! Halloween Challenge!~Week 2

:carrot: Last week was absolutely GREAT! We made 85 posts! Lets do it again this week ladies!!:devil:

Seriously Kris, smoking? what happened?

Stats:
Week 1~148 :spid:
Week 2~145 :witch2:

Ok so I realize that I have gone down at the scale (good I know) but I want to see that 142 and lower!

Ok anyone up to do MINI~Challenges this time around? I didn't think about it last week.

WEEK 2 Mini challenge: squats

I will do 12 squats a day (up from my normal 10 when I feel like it)

Morning.

Kris, you do not want to have to quit again. I have been thinking about smoking again lately too. That is the thought that scares me.

W 100
E Crunches, walk at lunch, elliptical?
E OP
D I am worth it.

Kris - When I quit smoking it was on & off for about a year. My final time I quit I did everything. Step down patch, wellbutrin (brought in the dr for support), meditation, gave up coffee (for awhile only) & gave up friday nites out with hubby (this is where I would pick up again) and signed a contract with my daughter that I would quit. It's just as tough (if not tougher) than losing weight. I have not smoked in 10 years and can forget that I did. Hang in there and don't give up - I don't even think about smoking anymore! It's not a part of who I am at this time. Now if I can do this with eating and exercising. :)

Yesterdays WEED - on track except for exercise - why I have such a hard time getting out there and walking for 20 minutes - I'm somewhat embarrassed - it's not so much the exercising but going out. Today I will do it. :kickbutt:

Todays -
W - 32 oz
E - portioned meals
E - walk for 20 min
D - Believe!!!!

Running so late this morning, but I'll be back around noon or so to update. Good weekend, but Chinese food last night, small portion, but still. I actually saw a lower number Friday, but that's okay, no rush. It's still a BIG loss. Plus I'm pretty sure that 256 original weigh in was really bloated, coming off a two week binge.

I am so up for that challenge, let's throw in 15 crunches. so 12 squats and 15MMunches. Deal.

Be back later. Love to all oxoxoxo Michelle

Hi Gals, I'm in for this challenge. I've been off plan for about 3 weeks, but not too badly, only gained 3lbs. I would really like to get to Onederland by Halloween. That's less than a pound a week, so seems reasonable to me!

W 48 oz (drank 1/2)
E OP 1500 cals (yes)
E Walk the dog 1 hour (45 min)
D Find a pleasure other than food. (Had my nails done)

Morning ladies!
I'm gonna shoot for a 10 lb loss by halloween.

This past weekend i was very busy with a pajama party friday night, graduation saturday, and then the game yesterday. I was so tired and went to bed with a headache (it hasn't quite gone away) so I didn't do much of anything this past week. I am glad to be back in a challenge though.

I'm shooting for 5 walks, 2 resistance trainings this week. I want to get back to a c25k routine....may not be as fast as I used to be but I will do my best. Last time I tried it I couldn't make it thru the first workout...i ended up walking the rest of it off, hubs was worried b/c "you shouldn't be breathing THAT hard!!!!!"

Speaking of hubs, he's got some weight to lose by the end of the month.....so we're eating healthy.

Eating healthy....would you believe he enjoyed the low cal ball game snax yesterday? He actually said the hot wings I made were the best i'd ever made....so i'm happy :)

Ok i gotta run off to work......let's hope I don't lose my mind today. Friday was bad enough at the office...and my fortune cookie friday night said i'd be having a good change with work. I think the only good thing that could happen with work is if they let me go LOLOL

Morning ladies.

I had a seriously case of anal glaucoma this morning. Couldn't see getting my arse to work on time. Made it in an hour late.

Week 1 209.6
Week 2 209.2 - considering I was wreck this week, I will take the .4

On track today though. At work ~ need to do work So I will be back tonight AFTER walking the dog, to post.

And on the smoking thing.... thank you. I know better. Its been yucky and I wake up exhausted. I'm over it. Mind over matter~

I would love to join this challenge - 6 weeks left for me
well started today and will continue

:ghost: :bat::badbat::dracula:

B: Cereal
L: Egg sandwich with berry yogurt
D: Chicken breast, mushrooms and mashed potato

hope to go for a run this evening

what is everyones motivation? mine to look slimmer and more toned for xmas so this is a good starting stone

''You may delay your diet, but time will not."

jeni- i will do the mini challenge.

ja23- my motivation is that i've been fit, healthy, or avarage in my adult life. i wanna wear cute clothes.


my sat went ok on all fronts. i met my weed. sunday is a different story. i went to a baseball game. i didnt eat too bad- i had one hot dog and lots of fruit. BUT, then i had four beers. bad, i know. but so fun; i hardly ever drink anymore. and it was free, so.. and didnt get to my exersize.

w: 64 oz. at least
e: healthy
e: 45 min. on treadmill; get some jogging in; 12 squats
d: make time for it; dont procrastinate.

have a good day, everyone.

So I went out and walked over a mile this morning. :carrot: And when I got back I received a call for an interview next week. Good place and hoping it goes well. Then my temp service called with a position and an interview this afternoon via phone. :dance:Maybe I'll be working soon! I'm so excited I'm exhausted!!!

Nix & MM- Think of what you went through quitting before you smoke again. Works for me. I have a friend who is in quit mode now- suffer city.

JCat- Your post last night about avoiding the "stinkin thinkin" is what I'll need when I lose the motivation. You're right- the scales are not our only measure of success and we need to think health!

Holy- So glad you're back.

Cheers to all!

Kickboxing last night was fun. I had forgotten how nice it is to exercise with other people. At least by paying to take classes I know that I`ll exercise at least three times a week!

WEEK 1: the week of the Bat: 256.5 Where did that come from??? I was 181.2
WEEK 2: the week of the Ghost: 181.2
WEEK 3: the week of the Vampire:
WEEK 4: the week of the Jack-o-Lantern:
WEEK 5: the week of Frankenstein:
WEEK 6: the week of the black cat:
WEEK 7: the week of the zombie:
WEEK 8: the week of witch:
WEIGH OUT, Saturday, October 31st...TRICK? OR TREAT?

What was I doing in week one. I have no idea where 256.5 came from. I had to laugh.
As you can see though, I have had absolutely no change. What is up with that.

Jeni- I am going to chant your mantra. I will not get upset, I will not beat myself up, I will stay positive, this too shall pass. Must keep putting these thoughts in my head.

Nix- You know what I'm gonna say. Get it together girl. you know you don't need that crap. :smug:

P.S. I figured it out. When I copied the weeks from someone elses post, I also copied their weight. LOL!!!

Hi everyone! I wont get to personals tonight, sorry.

Amy congrats on graduation! I've missed you and glad you are here!

Thin! It so good to see you!

MM~please don't start smoking again :) I've never had to quit but I have been through it with my mom and dad.

Michelle, Ok I will see your crunches and do them tonight, my squats are done. Congrats on the loss!

Lilli, I'm like that sometimes. When I lose the motivation its mostly the motivation to go to the gym, not to workout. I'm glad you got in a walk today! Good luck with your job interview.

Kris, lets look forward to an amazing week! you have to take the time to take care of yourself.

:welcome: Ja! My motivation~control diabetes~be fit and slim~stay alive so I can celebrate MY 55th anniversary. (DH's grandpa went into cardiac arrest shortly before his 55 anniversary, luckily he survived and is much healthier now, so am I and DH)

onestar~we have to link our healthy lives into our fun lives :) As long as the fun doesn't go on 24/7 :) I am glad you had fun.

AH GRAZER~the $$ motivation! good for you. I want to try kickboxing, but the class is at 730pm. AWSOME LOSS BTW~

Ok so no personals :) Oh well. I guess I had more time than I thought. I'm really tired tonight I plan on sleeping in tomorrow and going to the gym at 830. Today has been great food wise, not going to the gym tonight because my body is just worn out. Tomorrow is going to be interesting swim lessons start and they will be late nights.

Oh HI mindy! you posted while I was writing. Yes, It WILL pass. being smaller is great, but running that 5k is better right?

Thanks everyone for the no smoking :kickbutt: cuz its really what I need. Do you have any idea how easy it is to replace food with nicotine... ahhh sweet Jesus. I haven't smoked today. I really haven't even thought about it. It will go away. I promise!

waterlilli - :crossed: My fingers may be pudgy, but I got 'em crossed for ya! Positive thinking now you understand!

... i went to a baseball game. i didnt eat too bad- i had one hot dog and lots of fruit. BUT, then i had four beers..... In the words of Homer Simpson "mmmmmmmmm. BEER." I love beer and baseball and hot dogs at a game are the glue. We need to cut loose OCCASIONALLY so dont kick yourself. Plus I can't image you drank all four yourself. One was probably mine, then of course one for Mtiggie and Nchellie too... so really YOU only had one. Right? Am I right? HELLO?

....what is everyones motivation? mine to look slimmer and more toned for xmas so this is a good starting stone
Ja ~ if that is you in your avatar, I will trade you 2 love handles, a case of cellulite and 12lbs of back fat for one of your abs. Just one! You in? :D

...Speaking of hubs, he's got some weight to lose by the end of the month.....so we're eating healthy.

Eating healthy....would you believe he enjoyed the low cal ball game snax yesterday? He actually said the hot wings I made were the best i'd ever made....so i'm happy :) HT - Whazz up?!?! So glad you're back. So glad hubby is appreciating your good food efforts! 10 lbs is good for this challenge. I'm gonna start C25K again soon too. Maybe on Sunday. Just trying to get back into the exercise a little a day is already zapping my energy. BUT I COME 1ST THIS CHALLENGE! And so should you... just ask Jen.

thinpossible ~ You're back too! It's our no nibbles, no bites champion! I think about you always saying that when I cook! Glad to see you!

NurseMichelle~ always upping the ante aren't ya? I spend 15 minutes listening to my joints creak and pop doing eleventy-billion (or 12) squats and come back here to find out that MMunches have been added to the challenge. MMarvelous! I guess I'll double up toMMorrow.

Mavie, Grazie, Jen - I ran outta steam. Luv ya all none the less... whooo!

Alright chicks... if I missed ya, I apologize. I will do betta next time.
WEED FOR ME THIS WEEK:
W- 64+ I have a real problem with this lately. Me likey Diet Pepsi
E - 1750 cal or less -
E - 30 minutes walk 5 times, strength workout, squats, MMunches
D - Log it.

Niters girls

thinpossible ~ You're back too! It's our no nibbles, no bites champion! I think about you always saying that when I cook! Glad to see you!

Thanks! Good for you for not smoking today!!! So easy to replace one addiction for another isn't it? I know when I start eating well I have to hide my credit cars :lol:

:running:ok, so i procrastinated. but i still got it done. at 9:00 at night none the less, but still. it counts. met my weed goals.

my cousin got 6 free tickets to the britney spears concert on wed. night. :corn: shes taking me and 4 four of her friends. i'm not a huge fan of britney, but i like her. and i hardly ever go out, so why not? i know i'll have fun with my cousin being there; she is such a goof!

Morning all.

Kris, I am glad you are not smoking. It's so bad for us. But, I do feel the pull sometimes too. Every time I think of it I think of how hard it was to quit. Never ever want to have to do that again.

HT, glad to see you back.

Ya'll know I am not so good at the everyday personals, am trying not to get hung up in that, cuz then I just don't post because I feel bad I don;t have time. I love ya'll and I post personals when I can. Right now I need to get my butt to the elliptical more than I need to post...

W 100 remember to pack ice in my lunch bag for my water bottle, like cold water better!
E OP only what is in my lunch pail
E Elliptical, lunch walk
D :D Grin & bear it?

Hi everyone! Well I didn't get the temp position but have had another call for interviewing. It was a little tough to take - wondering why they went with the other candidate but I will recover. My weed for this week -

W - 32 oz
E - no binging - eat reg portions
E - walk at least 20 minutes 4 X, strength work 3X
D - stay focused, think positive - Believe

My weigh in is on Friday. Off to do some groc shopping ..

Have a good day to all. Sue

Morning ladies! Thanx for ALL the welcome backs :) It feels really good to know you ladies care about me :)

Nix girl i do NOT know how you do it! When we said goodbye to Captain, I asked for a cig from hubs outside the vet's office....he didn't even question....and it's been 8 years since I've had a smoke. Boy did I feel like ick! I didn't even feel like that the first time I had a cig!!!! I'm not planning on doing that again anytime soon!!

Better write down my WEED for the day:
W: 64 oz. I need to focus on at least 4 cups of water from The Magical Golden Retriever Cup @ work. Coworker gave it to me. She loves dogs too!!
E: I'll try to walk today. Hard for me to escape on breaks, I'd rather sit and read, but I will try to get out on breaks today. Tonight I have a biiiiiiiig Mary Kay event going on so I'll be busy til 10 tonight. I might try to get a resistance interval work out IN when I get home tonight.
E: 1500 calories. I'm trying!!!
D: Do try and keep focus of my 2 goals today....finishing up the quarter with my MK business and staying on top of WEED today....

Ok enough ladies, I've gotta fix breakfast for me and the "kids" LOL

Lilli~sorry you didn't get the job, good luck on the next interview.

Well I am very Happy to say I got a ton of sleep last night (oh about 10 hours) I feel so much better. AND the scale was back to 142 this morning, I forget sometimes how much weighing myself after a good nights sleep helps the scale move :) OK

Today: Gym at 830, then buy new work boots, THEN Swim lessons start again tonight. I will be there from 6-730 UGG tired me :) OK time to get moving.

Morning everyone. Quick shout out to ya all. I was down 1.4 lbs this morning from yesterday. Doesnt mean it will stick around, but I ate what I was supposed to and looky looky!

I have a dentist appt at 8am. Detrimental to a productive day because those dentist chairs always make me want to sleep. Not to mention I got lotion or makeup in my eye this morning and so my left eyes wants to slam shut anyway.

POP today! Thats my goal. And to get my water in. That has been a challenge. Especially since the weather has cooled off.

Be good! HT I'm facebooking you tonight. Saw ya on Nchellies page! You cant hide!

Yay Nixie see you there! I always thought it was just me who wanted to conk out in the dentist chairs (and have done so on occasion I might add) :D

waterlilli thats brill bout ur job interviews good luck x im sure that will b alot of stress off ur mind
went for a alternate jog/walk yesterday evening - felt good afterwards
hopefully get to do the same this evening but weather is looking a little dull rainy :-(
feeling quite good though - ladies any motivational tips or what u do to avoid snack attacks? my biggest challenge will be the weekends as will be out of work routine and also ive given up alcohol - i dont want to b tempted by anyone

heres what ive eaten today:

B: Cereal
L: Egg sandwich with berry yogurt
D: Chicken breast, mushrooms and mashed potato
Drinks: water and tea

hi ladies.

Week 1: 199
Week 2: 196.5

W: 8 8oz glasses
E: Less snacks and more actual meals
E: GO TO THE GYM!!! legs to day. ill do the squats and maybe some lunges...
D: Ive gone this far cant give up!

i need to try to be here every day to update this. i think my husband thinks im on here(compy)to much. but if this is what i need to keep me motivated ill be here everyday... just getting myself to do it is another thing.... ummmm... well ladies ill see you tomorrow hehe.

Did 45 minutes of cardio and 20 of weights. Took my measurements. have lost 1/2 inch around my belly and waist and 1 inch off my booty.

gotta run tons to do today.

oh JA to get away from snack attacks try a spoonful of peanut butter with a glass of water (It helps me)

MrsVegan great loss

Kris, hope you stayed awake at the dentist.

Amy~hope you have a good party tonight!

:wave: just a reminder for "biggest loser" viewers; the new season starts tonight. i will definitely be watching.

weed for the week
w: at least 64 oz
e: lean meats; more veggies and fruit;
e: 45 min. on treadmill (alternating walking, jogging, and incline); 10 squats; crunches; arms
d: get to bed at a decent hour

I am in for the Halloween Challenge, if you're still accepting newbies. I am going for an 8 pound loss by Halloween. Today I went to the gym, did 20 minutes of weights and 25 minutes cardio. Good luck to all of you on your goals.

Lisa

:welcome: lisa! we are always happy to have newbies!

I got in my squats and crunches (I forgot to post that before)

No movement on the scale, and I do mean NO movement. I have been 181.2 for days now. Did weight interals last night and run/walk 3 miles tonight. Don't know what else to do.

I am watching BL so this needs to be short. Chat with ya all later.

:wave: girls.

Nothing positive on the home front.

I hope you all are doing well.

Quick hit. Good day today. Did c25K before work and then step aerobics tonight. Not sure I can committ to getting up earlier in the a.m another morning this week. Seems getting up a little earlier to exercise two days a week will leave me more time in the evenings with kids and house stuff. We'll see how it goes!

Welcome Lisa - LOVE YOUR DOG!!!!

Shari... there's got to be something positive! You're internet must be working? ;)

Nice work Grazie! I have not mastered the early wake up again yet. However, I am feeling like that is what needs to be happening. Especially as the time begins to change... I don't do well with a grand ole to-do list after working and coming home in the dark...

Just walked the dog and had dinner. Gonna shower, do some paperwork for the biz and then watch TBL.

Hope you all have a great night. Will catch ya on the flip side.

hello everyone!just thought i'd check in.i've been doing okay up until this eve.i had MCDONALDS for dinner!it wasn't a salad either...oh well tomorrows a new day.i refuse to beat myself up and i have made progress.I've been walking,controlling my portions and useing a food journal to help me think more about what I'm eating.I still have lots of work to do but it's a start.Anyway,I hope to loose 8 pounds by the end of this challenge so i really need to get focused.My WEED is:W drink more water(at least 6 glasses)
E walk every day that i can(at least 15 min)
E smaller portions and better choices
D i think i can,i think i can,i think i can

Looking forward to getting to know you all:)

Mindy, I'm sorry you are frustrated. Maybe its the stress of going back to school. Once you settle down into a good routine, the scale will start moving!

Grazer, you are doing totally awsome!

Summer You have the right attitude, just don't let one meal ruin what you are working for.

Kris, Hows your sleeping?

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Swim lessons last night were AWSOME! Mak was amazing, she is going to learn a ton in this class. I love her two teachers. Tommy's class is full of boys. AND they are a bit, um boyish. The teacher is a guy so I hope that helps keep them under control. I'm trying to decide if I should put Mak in gymnastics, She loved it before.

W 64 oz
E try for extra laps at work/squats/mmuches
E 1200 cals
D remind myself that I only have two days left.

Good morning ya'll. OMG I have been away for what, two days? And I've been doing oooookkkaaaaay, but not perfect. Probably can manage with what I've been doing, but can feel the motivation sliding away. I know, really? Already? So before taking a plunge downhill, I'll pop back in here, get back on the motivation train!!! Let me map out today, then I'll hit up some personals.

W-Should really go for FOUR liters. On the high side, but gotta flush out the garbage I've nibbled these last few days.

E-Get thee to the gym! Ride bike to gym, 30 min ARC, MMunches, (insert challenge here, lunges?) 30 min treadmill or elliptical (I usually wimp out and do the last cardio 15-20 min but we'll call this one a punishment and a wake up call to get pumped)

E- B) Fiber One and grapes L) ham and swiss/mustard in wrap, um fruit of some sort, need to swing by fruit stand and see. D) Chicken on the grill, steamed green beans, and....? S) apple or special k bar.

D-Pick yourself, dust yourself off, and DO THE WORK!

A few things are going on...Ugh I'm so tired! Robert had a nightmare at, what, 3 am? Could NOT go back to sleep, until what, 6? So I'm dragging butt trying to get the kids going for school.

Oh my chance program is now Tues/Thurs instead of m/w/f and only two hrs not three, so I have more spare time. But one of the requirements is to be working. But I won't be able to work in nursing until november so they want me to find a job until then (yes, I know, its a pain in the butt) So I've been out hunting. Luckily a lot of places are hiring for Christmas help. Exhausting looking for a job. Just to have to look all over again for a job in my field.

Maybe today will be a me day. I see myself chilling on the deck with some coffee and a tank top for some sun, and a good book. Would you ever get the Kindle....that electronic screen you download books onto? I think i am really wanting one! EXPENSIVE! But probably worth it when you download $30 books for 10. Would you miss the turning of the pages, the real book reading feel? Pros? cons?

Getting the kids on the bus. be back in a bit. maybe try to lay back down. Love you all, glad to see the thread jumpin. Jeni, you're really a super poster, I think you may be the one that holds us all together, you never miss a chance to post and hit up the personals. Love you all xo Michelle

Good morning everyone!

Michelle - I too am a reader and have thought about the kindle. Yes i would miss turning pages and the book feel but i think i'd get used to it AND i would really appreciate being able to control the print size. My eyes take a beating!
Yesterday - not as good as i'[d like. Exercise ok but i ate some chocolate and never did get to the water. Today will do better...... It's a housework day - nice and cool - enjoy the day. Sue

Hi,

Hope u are all doing really well today

Lisa43 - Welcome I started a couple days agos - good luck x

jcatron - well done on that inch loss - im sure it will show soon - isnt it 2 inchs in each body measurement area eg. waist, hips etc. for each dress size down?

SummerEveryday - dont give up over 1 small treat-i get like that too, i eat a bit more and then think oh i'll have a feast, no need

Ive eaten a small bit more today but will def workout tonite - alternate jog/walk - didnt get a chance to workout last night as weather was too bad

heres what ive eaten today:

B: Cereal
L: Egg sandwich with berry yogurt, 1 low calorie chocolate bar
D: Chicken breast, mushrooms, mashed potato and bread roll
Drinks: water, diet coke and tea


Chat tomorrow chicks xx

Jcatron and Nixmom thanks for the welcome! Nixmom, I love my dog too, she is starting to get old and has some arthritis in her spine so she can't join me on my walks like she used to, which breaks my heart.

I have a lunch meeting today so I won't be able to get to the gym, plan on taking a quick walk before the meeting though. I am really wanting to drop into onederland soon, so I am trying really hard to stay on program and getting my cardio in. I haven't seen the 1's in a LONG time! Wish me luck.

Sending congratulations and motivation to all the chickies out there!

Hmmm something weird happened this morning!

I've been mostly sitting around today, ack, need to get moving and DO stuff. It's easy to be lazy when the kids are in school. So I mentioned earlier I've been eating some crap lately, not terrible, but definitely off plan and NO exercise.....so about an hour ago I went upstairs to get dressed and ready (to go to the gym if I could drag my butt there) and decided to step on the scale...I have this crazy thinking before a weigh in, if it says 253 or higher, permission to eat garbage and lay around. If it "grants me" 252 or lower, I'll get off my butt and move. Yea, I know, but I have that sick conversation with myself a lot, recipe for disaster? Soooo....it said 249.5! Wow!

So no excuses not to exercise and get going today. xo Michelle

Hello - Is it too late to join the challenge?
I have been away for a few months, and need some new motivation. I moved across country and started a new job.
Thankfully, I haven't gained through all of the tumult, but no further losses either!
My goal is to be 10 lbs lighter by Halloween. Lofty, and perhaps a stretch, but an attainable goal nonetheless. :)
My weight this AM was 168 - *gasp*!
I am so thankful for 3FC for all of the support and motivation. I look forward to checking in with all of you daily!!

JCat- WTG on the inch lost. Just another example of the reason we should not concentrate on the scale only!

Nix- It is difficult to get everything done after work. Getting up at least one morning isnt bad. I'm aiming for two mornings during the work week. I really want to complete C25k. I quit around week 7 or 8 last time because I thought I was ready to take on 5K.

Nursie- WTG on the loss. You so deserve "Me Time" so sit on the deck and read that book. I am only now appreciating how healthy it is to be "self-ish". I have tons more energy and patience with the kids!

Water- I'm a reader too. Didn't hear of Kindle until you and Nursie were posting about it. Sounds interesting.

Lady- Welcome! There's always room for more people. You've had amazing weight loss!

Eating wasn't bad and wasn't great today. I didn't drink water and didn't exercise today. TOM is right around the corner- a corner with sharp edges. Anyone else experience sleep disturbance and insomnia just before they start? I'm not sure that I'll get up before work to exercise but I'll definitley go to aerobics class in the evening.

hey ladies!

Killin time at work right now...system has been down for almost 2 hrs and they won't send us home. I'm here for another 30 minutes....stomach's been bothering me but I think it was the sugar free candies i ate last yesterday. stinking icebreaker mints. evening food wasn't so great, and i was close to meeting my goal on water....so i'll post tonight again to see if I make it today. I'm still one bottle short for the day right now. But the day isn't over :)

Last night turned out to be a good night...better than me just sitting at home doing nothing :) I need to take measurements when i do my next weigh in. I'm trying to stay on track today, but stomach's bein funny at the moment. fun fun fun!

OHHHH

I did get one walk in yesterday during a break! It felt pretty good! I'm gonna try to get *something* done tonight. I have to hit the costco and we might head to ikea tonight. Hubs has this great idea of "let's take down ALL the cabinets and replace everything on this wall.....we'll see how that goes.

Anyway girls I will be back :) Have a good rest of the day...

Morning gals!

:welcome: lady~its never to late to join our gorup.

Michelle, congrats on the loss. I understand how you feel on the scale, when it drops it is so much more motivating. Tommy got me up at 1200 this morning, couldn't fall back to sleep, so I will be working on 4 hours sleep today.

Waterlili~your name is Sue? mind if I call you that? I didn't realize you could adjust the print with that thing. HMMM interesting.

Ja, not sure on the sizes and stuff. I just recently bought myself some new jeans (not a norm for me). My pants were just too big, I was wearing 12 now I am in 8. I hope you got in your walk/jog.

Lisa, You are so close to the 1's :) You will be there in no time if you stay on plan!!!

Grazer, I have insomnia a lot. I would blame my work schedule, but really I have dealt with it off and on since I was 18. I never correlated it with hormone surges though. HMM. I love having the energy to do things with the kids!

Amy~Hope you had a good night at costco. I'm glad you got your walk in!

Kris~Mindy I hope to see you post tonight!

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We did decide to go ahead with gymnastics, Makenna had a great time! Tommy was upset because busy runners doesn't start for 3 weeks. Poor guy. Work was long yesterday, it should be better today I hope. I think I may go for a workout before swimming today, I don't know though it depends on Maks homework. I saw 143 again. YAY

W 64 oz
E extra laps/challenge/maybe 30 minutes?
E 1200 clean cals
D one more day of work, I can make it!

Just thought I'd update! Last week I gained 2 pounds and so far this week I lost that plus another 2.5 so now I'm down to 190.5! Yay!

Again I am sorry for not keeping up with personals I do read the posts I just literally don't have any time during the week to respond in details. Weekends on the other hand are a good time for me to catch up so stay tuned for some words of encouragement coming from me in a few days! :) Keep up all the good work everybody!

Hey girls. No time to read at the moment. At work. Still alive, off tomorrow and hoping to get to catch up with ya! I have been good on cals, OK on water, and decent in exercise land. Still need to remember my squats and mmunches.

Talk to you all tonight or tomorrow! Be good!

I've been having a great week and was feeling like I was on a losing streak, then I went to Bunco last night and now I feel fat and bloated! Stayed away from the margaritas but I ate chocolate and this yummy artichoke and spinach dip that must've had 2000 grams of fat per serving but it was sooo good! Now I need to get to the gym and work it off!

How do the rest of you handle events with lots of good food? I hate feeling like I've sabotaged a weeks work in one night.

Lisa 43 - I know how u feel, im going for dinner nxt week with friends and it will be difficult not to cheat as it might be an italian restaurant yikes!
Just have to forget it and keep at it

heres what ive eaten today:

B: Cereal
L: Egg sandwich with berry yogurt, 1 low calorie caramel choc bar
D: Salmon and pasta
Drinks: water, diet red bull and tea

going for a walk/jog later and cant wait!!!

Hope you're all doing well?

Dont think I'll weigh myself for a while cos scared will be disappointed if weight loss is slow and then i think whats the point and get unmotivated and binge. anyone else like this?

i just cant wait until i get just below 126lbs - 125lbs and id be estatic even though my goal is lower.
does anyone else have strange weight numbers that they would feel happy and would feel accepted at?

I totally thought I had posted last night. Woops!!! Well there isn't much to tell. I am just holding around 181ish. I seriously don't get this body sometimes. It just seems there are times when it doesn't matter what I do, it just won't give up any weight. Tonight is a long walk/jog night. Tomorrow is weigh-in Myabe I'll get lucky.

Hey. Whatcha think about my food for the day so far???

Oatmeal 240
rice cakes 90
Frozen meal 230
String cheese 60
pringles sticks 90

I will probably have shrimp and veggies for dinner, with a snack later.
I don't know!!! Your guess is as good as mine.

Stepped on the scale at the gym, how can you gain 2 pounds in 48 hours with just a few chocolates and and some artichoke dip?:(

Snacky day today. TOM is here and I know I'm going to cave to the potatoe chips. TOM is the only time that I really enjoy chips. I know that tomorrow is going to be a gain for the week and I can handle it. 3 days of exercise in and feeling good despite TOM.

Happy Friday!

Lisa, Honestly unless you consumed 7000 more calories than you burned you wouldn't have gain real weight. My guess is that you are retaining water from the sodium, drink an extra 16-32 oz of water and you should see some relief. Two weeks ago on Friday I was at 142, Monday I was at 148. NOT HAPPY. As far as dealing with events with good food? Well they are a part of life. I am concious of what I eat, I make the best choices I can. I enjoy the event, but food doesn't have to be the event.

Ja, I don't like to feel like giving up but I have been there and done that. Over the past year I had my ups and downs, mostly when I have been dealing with depression for one reason or another. The scale not moving fast enough is a big issue, but I have been losing slowly for more than three years. Slow and steady wins the race (and keeps off the weight!)

Mindy, Maybe your sodium intake is too high for you. Frozen dinners are great for lunch, pre-planned and pre-made. But I think I remember having to cut out a bunch of my sodium intake because it was outrageously high and my weight loss had stalled.

Gypsy, You are not obligated to post personals! Just come here and let us know how you are doing!

Kris, Love having my fridays on Thursdays!!! Make sure you are getting in enough sleep too!!!!

Grazer, I hate TOM cravings. Of course mine start the week before and dont end until TOM is gone. I usually have to give in other wise the PMS is terrible.

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Ok heading off to swim lessons I was hoping to workout tonight, but not happening. :( Today was wonderfull both FOOD and WATER!! :woohoo:

Well on the scale this morning and up not quite a lb. 246. from 245.4. I'm thinking it might be the exercise and muscle gain and that is possible ... but maybe the chocolate too .. :chockiss:. I will be even more diligent this week with my snacking. My weed for this week.

W - stay at 32 oz
E - no sweets and continue with portioned meals
E - 2 1 mile walks, 2 half mile walks, 3 strength - legs, arms, core
D - Just do it! :carrot:

Greetings to all - sue

P.S. Wrote a long post last night and lost it when I tried to save it!

Morning Sue! Don't worry about the scale being up, just keep up the good work and it will come back off!

Well I had great plans to get up and go to my class ag 5 but NO, Tommy got me up just before 430 and I laid back down. WHY? I don't know. It may be because I was up for about 20 hours yesterday. I will be heading over to the gym at 830 and doing 45 of cardio then 20 of weights, then home for abs (mmunches) and squats.

Scale was finally back to 142 today. This weekend I will NOT overeat. The gym is open so I think that I will be ok. (for you new gals my gym was closed over laborday weekend and I didn't eat very well so my start weight for this challenge was UP).

I have to head to the grocery store, I am in a food rut. We are eating the same quick meals everyday. My kids get one thing and I get another, then DH gets another. I really need to get the family eating together again.

W 80 oz (maybe try for 100 today)
E gym time
E 1200 clean planned calories.
D Grocery shopping, housework

good morning ladies. sounds like things are lookin up! Great jod gypsy! down to 190.5! whoop yesterday i weighted and it said 190 today i weighted and it said 194. i am happy with the change at all so weither it be 190 or 4 pounds more at least it is going down. well ive been doing well these last few days ive been getting my 64oz of water but i think it is time to up that and my exercise, im tying to get to the gym right now but i will wait a few more mins, but ya everything is going great over here.

w: 72oz
e: stay on my plan and snack smart
e: going for the legs today and cardio 20 mins
d: packing the house is and exercise all on its own....yaya!

i'm back up to 176.4....booooo! well, i havent been exercising; i've been lazy and kind of depressed. but i know exersizing will help with both of those things. i just have to do it.

i'm going to go back on weight watchers. i already have the books and stuff. i just cant afford the meetings right now. but it worked for me before.

have a good day, ladies!


sw: 177
gw: 161

week 1: 174.6 good start
week 2: 176.4
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MrsV~I hope you have a good workout. Congrats on the loss!

Onestar, things will get better. :hug: Try little things throughout your day to ad a bit of exercise.

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Gymtime is done. Got in a 5K. I haven't done one in a while so I increased my speeds to get the distance in. Strength training is going great!

Bad weigh in today- 173.6. Right back where I started and then some. Thankfully I can blame TOM & water retention. Gotta get the water in and the sodium out!

As I was reading I realized I am actually close to a few of you with my weight. I was back down to 179.6 today. I've been here once before, now i need to get lower into those 170's. I need to get in a good workout tonight still.

We are going to a Renassaince Fair on Sunday. I love it. It is so much fun there. I think I'll wear one of my new tops that shows a little cleavage. I can be one of the wenches.There will be lots of walking. Should be fun.

There must be some sort of mistake....I haven't posted since like TUESDAY!? That can't be right?! Just kidding, but wow, time can really get away from you. And ya know what? If I'm not posting here, I am proabably out eating badly and not exercising, because if I am doing those things, I am running back in here to brag about them. LOL

Yea, that first week of the challenge I went to the gym about four days, this week, I went MONDAY, and that was it! I think I'll get there today though.

Mike is taking the kids and they are going down to Columbus for our niece's birthday and spending the night. But it's out of the county and that's one of my probation rules that I can't leave the county (not to mention the curfew, which, is now 11pm up from 9pm it was a week ago so woohoo!). But I'm not complaining! It's gonna be ME time. We usually bowl on Saturday nights but tonight I am going to a baby shower with some old friends (more on that in a minute) then they are going out, but I'll probably go home and read. Or hit a meeting.

OK....so talk me through this. And for the new people, a little background. I got in some trouble back in April, kind of hit rock bottom and devastated my life. Literally the worst thing that's ever happened to me. Before that, I was Miss thing where I worked, everyone's best bud, the one who got everyone together to do fun things, ran the contests at work, planned all the showers and stuff like that. I was the social director, practically. I thought EVERYONE loooooved me right? So I go through all this really bad time, and who was there for me? NO ONE! Okay, that wasn't fair, I have two, maybe three people who showed their true friendship and still call me to this day. So I've been feeling so lonely, missing my old "friends", and feeling heartbroken that none of them were there for me.

Then I get an email from one of the real friends, saying another girl I worked with had her baby and they were getting together and having a thing for her this weekend (tonight!) and that EVERYONE was asking her to invite me, that EVERYONE just missssses me soooo much and would loooove to see me. (did that come across as sarcastic? That's what I was going for) And now I'm like, REALLY!? Where were all these people when I really needed them!? So I'm having these resentments about it. My first reaction was like, **** no, I'm not going. Then the girl that invited me was like, well I've been there this whole time, and I want you to come. Can't argue with that.

Plus I really did love these girls. I do miss them. Terribly. But I feel so hurt that I went through a really bad time without some of them. My sponsor says I need to turn this over to God and try to let it go, to pray for the resentment to be lifted. To go tonight, reconnect, and try to move on. That holding on to resentments can keep me sick.

So I have a baby gift and am prepared to go, but I feel all mixed up about the whole thing. Will it be uncomfortable (for me or for them)? Any advice?

I'm sorry I rambled on about myself for all that space. I'd love to do personals, I'm happy to see you're all still with us here. But Rach has a soccer game, and we're off to do that. I'll pop back in this afternoon. Love you all!!! xoooxoxx Michelle

:hug: michelle. I'm sorry that your friends weren't there for you when you needed them. I wonder if they just didn't know what to say. Maybe they thought you needed just your family. I don't know honey, I would go today and get in that girlfriend time. OK, Hit the gym and get in some good cardio and work it through your mind. I'm sure your friends do miss you and maybe connecting with them today will be a good thing. :)

Mindy~Show off that cleavage baby! I hope you have a good time! Congrats on getting to the 170's!

Grazer~keep up the good workouts and get in good water and that weight should be bye bye soon.

142 again, and considering last night I am suprised. We had a dinner party with friends at a mexican restraunt. It was so fun, I didn't eat bad, just tons of sodium. (oh and 3 margaritas).

Getting ready for a good day. First a workout at 9 :woohoo: then home, cleaning house, then a birthday party!!! It will be a great time.

W 80-100 oz (gotta get that sodium out)
E 30 minute cardio 15 weights
E 1200 good planned cals (take my own water and veggies to the party)
D No cake, have fun!

Michelle, Don't know whether the shower was last night or tonite (probably last nite)? If so I hope everything went well for you.. Those who were there for you sounds like they will continue to be there for you and for me that is what would count. We can't control anything anyone does or says (even our kids - darn it!) and unfortunately there are those that are unable to be there for us for whatever the reason. Focus on those who are and count yourself blessed. I'm sure the others do miss you but their friendship may never have the quality that those who were there for you does. I enjoy your posts.

Did good yesterday. Cleaning like a banshee today and feels good. I have been unmotivated for awhile and today seems like I woke up on the right side of the bed. Either that or it's Sat and I'm not waiting for anyone to call about a job.

One - I am a member online for weight watchers but I haven't been using it. I would rather write my food down then input online - it seems to take so long. Maybe having the written material would be better. It has worked for me too in the past but I can't spend the money now either. Online is just so much cheaper, but I think I'[m going to cancel.

Good day to all. I'm off to see my 7 y/o grandson, Jackson, play soccer (he is so cute) this afternoon. Sue

:wave: girls.

Sorry I've been MIA, I've been in such a funk the last week or so. I did manage to take care of two things so that less I have on my mind. I feel a little better. My eating has been pretty good except yesterday when I had a marathon reading session fueled by Pepsi. :dz: I'm on the hunt for a second job.....again. I hope you are all doing great!

Michelle- Just a thought here. For some people it was easy to stay by your side and support you. Just maybe the others felt uncomfortable or not sure how to help you or react to you. Maybe they wanted to, but just didn't know what to do. Just a thought I had. I guess I would just try to join in as if nothing happened and see how it goes. Maybe once they see you again they will open up a little and be more supportive.

I was 179.6 again today. I really want to see like 178. I did a 4 mile walk/jog tonight. Let's see if that helps.

Stuck in a rut, ticked off at the idiot I married, and wasted an entire day on a promise he didn't fulfill. Figures as much, stupid me for thinking he would do what he said he would. Had a huge breakfast...haven't had any water today though. I guess I should. Maybe I should just go without him....drive myself to where he said we'd go. Of course, it's just another reason for HIM to not have to do anything. stupid jerk.

But I digress. I need to get up and go do something. Tired of being in the messy house with no help to clean it. Maybe I should try to figure out what I'm going to be for Halloween...

Hi again everyone, here's another update from me. It looks like I'm not going to be able to work out for at least a week or 2. I tripped on our back stairs and sprained my big toe very badly. It was so bad that I thought it was broken and went to have x-rays done. So now I've got at least 2 days off from work maybe more, painkillers, and crutches just for an injured toe. I can't put any kind of pressure on it or it kills me. So of course being so upset that bad stuff keeps happening to me, I totally binged all day. I'm just very down right now and keep feeling like what's the point to keep trying when life keeps stopping me. :(

ever since thursday i seem to have a new commitment to my diet b/c i've been really really good. i didnt eat any bbq at my brothers and i only had 2 beers. thats good for me. i havent been overeating or eating junk. i've been trying to eat more veggies and fruit. i think it's the weight watchers b/c now during the day or when it comes to eating i am remebering that i'm trying to get in a certain amout of stuff like veggies, water, and fruit. i didnt get to my exercize today but did friday and will tomorrow.

lili- yeah, my books are from like 5 yrs ago, but i'm sure it's still pretty much the same thing.

btw: i've been wondering...is sushi considered "healthy"?...i mean i'm thinking it has a lot of carbs b/c of the white rice, but i dunno. anyone?? i love california rolls! and really most kinds of sushi

onestar, at my local supermarket they make sushi right there and they have a sign that says you can have it made with brown rice instead. Maybe try finding somewhere like that? Other than that I would just say watch the sodium from soy sauce or other things they add in and you've got yourself some very healthy food! I've tried sushi a few times all different types in the past but I can't stand it. Even the veggie ones, I think I just don't like seaweed.

Good Morning everyone,

Amy sorry he wasn't there for you again.

Onestar, I am glad you have a new commitment. Keep to it. I'm not sure about sushi.

Gypsy sorry about the toe, try to find some exercises you can do from a chair.


Mindy, I bet you will be seeing that 178 and lower in no time!

Shari, good luck finding that second job. I'm sorry you need one at all.

Sue, I love watching kids that age play soccer.

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Well, My workout was awsome yesterday. I pushed myself super hard and I got in a 5K Plus some. Spent some more time on weights and increased the weight I used. Eating wasn't very good. NOT at ALL. I did avoid the cake at the party (no problem there) but we ate fast food before the partyl, not very good. The gym doesnt \open til 12 today and no daycare room so DH will have to watch the kids.

Gotta run

Hey girls, sorry I haven't been here. Another 3 day weekend of not being able to escape working our business. I'm pretty burnt out. Today is kind of mine (so far). I will try to get back later... feel like such a flake for not being here! Talk AND FREAKING CATCH UP WITH YOUR WORLDS soon.

Kris

Hiya Kris! I was just thinking about you. Wondering how your weekend was going.

I got in a decent workout. DH was going to go after me so I cut it down to 45 minutes. When I got home he was mowing the lawn so no gymtime for him. But I feel good about my workout. I didn't run, but I did the eliptical. ended up doing a 5k on that so I'm good. Then I worked out my legs with the weights.

My goal for tomorrow is to hit my 530 class. Then I want to go back at 830 for my normal workout. My mom and sister and nephew will be spending the week at my house while my sis's others kids are in school. UGGG they will drive me insane.

:wave: girls!

I hope you all had a fantastic weekend!

WI was good today, I got rid of all the water weight from last week and a smidge (.4) of actual weight. :)

Michelle ~ How did the shower go? You can be sociable with those girls but at least now you know who your true friends are.

Amy ~ :hug: No cast iron skillets laying around? :D

Gyspy ~ Ouch! Sorry about the big toe!

Onestar ~ Sushi can be healthy, you can look for some made with brown rice, no cream cheese.

Kris ~ :hug: just because. :)

Jeni ~ Has your sister moved back in your area or what?

This weekend has been a total bust eating wise. But, I did finish week 3 of C25K & got Kickboxing in tonight. TOM is being strange this month. Not my typical and I get the feeling it's going to be hanging around for a while. Oh the joys of hormones! Major goal this week is water and healthy foods!

Jeni- Hey, at least you got in your workout. You keep it up girl.

Holy- That husband of yours. How frustrating. Hang in there.

One- Good job holding back on the beers.

Nix- Find some ME time girl!!!

Went to the Renassaince Festival today. It was fun. Only had a bread bowl with chili. Didn't eat all the bread. Came home and had a snadwich for dinner. The scale was anywhere from 179 to 180 today. Who knows. Hopefully it will go down tomorrow.

LMAO sHari! GRITBALL!

it actually got worse later on. Got into a heated discussion with HIS friend and his friend's wife. Horrible people. And he stays out of it because he doesn't want to get involved. So that's me taking on the 2 of them. They need a good dose of gritball themselves.

I'm doing ok today. Getting ready for work....i don't want to go at all :(

Do we have a link posted for the new week yet?

Good morning to everyone. This weekend could have been better eating and exercising but it wasn't too bad. I have been having alot of foot and knee, & hip pain due to the increase in activity so I'm going to cut it back a bit (but not cut it out). I think I am going to have to cut calories to make up the loss of exercise time. It may be time to start posting in WW online again.

One - great - your helping to motivate me too!

w - 32 oz
e - post in ww
e - walk 1/2 mile
d - just do it! :carrot:

Sue

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/chicks-up-challenge/182258-w-o-w-boo-halloween-challenge-week-3-a.html


Post here ladies!

Hi Ladies,

Haven't been able to post for awhile, hope everyone is doing well and I wish you all well in your weight loss journey.

I am very proud of myself this week. After several weeks of no losses and even some gains, I decided to get back on program. I worked out 6 of the last 7 days and really watched what I ate and 3 pounds down this morning! Yea!!

Sending everyone motivation and encouragement.