dixied
10-19-2009, 11:15 AM
Welcome to Week 6! Some of you mentioned extending the dare challenge from last week, so unless we have someone else start a challenge thread, I say go ahead with the dares.
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Echo
10-19-2009, 11:53 AM
Thanks Dixie! :)
I just made a new thread for the food and exercise diary. i made a typo in the title, called ourself Nlue Team lol doh! :o so i closed that thread. hopefully a mod will come along and delete the thread. :o sorry!!!:(
but anyways. here is the link to the correct exercise and food log
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/biggest-loser-challenges/184559-blue-team-week-6-exercise-food-diary.html
I just made a new thread for the food and exercise diary. i made a typo in the title, called ourself Nlue Team lol doh! :o so i closed that thread. hopefully a mod will come along and delete the thread. :o sorry!!!:(
but anyways. here is the link to the correct exercise and food log
http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/biggest-loser-challenges/184559-blue-team-week-6-exercise-food-diary.html
Echo
10-19-2009, 12:06 PM
retiredone
Echo, I really appreciate all the illustrations and links you provide when explaining things. I didn't have a clue what you were talking about until I saw the pics. I definitely won't be doing any of those exercises. Hahaha...I'll pass them on to DH.
I don't mind if the "Dare" challenge is extended another week or along side another one. That's my vote.
Awwww thank you so much Isabella!! (what a beautiful name by the way! love it) That's so nice of you to say, I really appreciate it :) Thank you so much :hug:
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SkinnyJeansInWaiting
I have great news! Hubby is back to working full time and that means I get to cut back on my work here as we'll no longer be depending just on me I can give more time to other things like taking care of myself now...
Thats awesome Skinnyjeans!
Skinny jeans:
I think you are doing just awesome! I keep thinking I want to start going out to the track and attempting c25k but I always feel I can't do it, I'm too weak, too heavy, etc.
You should do it! its a great programe! i started it a month ago, and did week 1 for quite awhile, and today i'm going to do week 2.
you can get free podcasts from itunes.
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Iwanawurkit and Diva
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Dont worry - i also gained a pound from last week. lets just kick it this week so we have a greater loss this week!! we can be partners in crime hehe :cb: :broc: :carrot:
Besides Diva, you had so much on your plate and you were sick and TOM!! its to be expected. its not a real gain! you will be able to shed it in no time. besides when your sick best not to exercise and let your body rest so it can heal itself.
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Nella
Oh, and my aunt stopped by too. Haven't seen her in 5 months or so, the first thing she said was "Wow!" and spun me around and told me I have no butt ( I wish!) so I took that as a huge compliment. She didn't even know I had been trying to lose weight, so it meant even more. Now, that's motivation!
Aww that's a great boost indeed! you go girl!
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This morning the postman delivered my book!! Master your metabolism by jillian michaels, i'm so excited :cb: :dance: i cant wait to delve into reading it :book2:
Echo, I really appreciate all the illustrations and links you provide when explaining things. I didn't have a clue what you were talking about until I saw the pics. I definitely won't be doing any of those exercises. Hahaha...I'll pass them on to DH.
I don't mind if the "Dare" challenge is extended another week or along side another one. That's my vote.
Awwww thank you so much Isabella!! (what a beautiful name by the way! love it) That's so nice of you to say, I really appreciate it :) Thank you so much :hug:
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SkinnyJeansInWaiting
I have great news! Hubby is back to working full time and that means I get to cut back on my work here as we'll no longer be depending just on me I can give more time to other things like taking care of myself now...
Thats awesome Skinnyjeans!
Skinny jeans:
I think you are doing just awesome! I keep thinking I want to start going out to the track and attempting c25k but I always feel I can't do it, I'm too weak, too heavy, etc.
You should do it! its a great programe! i started it a month ago, and did week 1 for quite awhile, and today i'm going to do week 2.
you can get free podcasts from itunes.
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Iwanawurkit and Diva
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Dont worry - i also gained a pound from last week. lets just kick it this week so we have a greater loss this week!! we can be partners in crime hehe :cb: :broc: :carrot:
Besides Diva, you had so much on your plate and you were sick and TOM!! its to be expected. its not a real gain! you will be able to shed it in no time. besides when your sick best not to exercise and let your body rest so it can heal itself.
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Nella
Oh, and my aunt stopped by too. Haven't seen her in 5 months or so, the first thing she said was "Wow!" and spun me around and told me I have no butt ( I wish!) so I took that as a huge compliment. She didn't even know I had been trying to lose weight, so it meant even more. Now, that's motivation!
Aww that's a great boost indeed! you go girl!
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This morning the postman delivered my book!! Master your metabolism by jillian michaels, i'm so excited :cb: :dance: i cant wait to delve into reading it :book2:
Institches21
10-19-2009, 12:48 PM
Echo- Happy Reading
Nella
10-19-2009, 12:58 PM
Echo, I enjoyed reading that one. I did learn a lot from it.
Somni
10-19-2009, 01:08 PM
I had a gain last Monday's weigh in... 3.0. I hadn't been quite where I wanted with exercise and had restarted weight training, but I still was rather surprised by the big gain. I took a freebie and just tried to work really hard this week. Lost 3.2 this week.. so well really just 0.2 loss after figuring in the gain but I'm glad I didn't let that gain linger around at least. (Trying to think positively here!)
I've been changing my routine lately but it feels like I'm finally kind of getting into the swing of it all. I like the improvements I'm making to my exercise schedule, I feel like the energy and motivation are picking up. I'm reading Slow Fat Triathlete and really enjoying that!
I've been changing my routine lately but it feels like I'm finally kind of getting into the swing of it all. I like the improvements I'm making to my exercise schedule, I feel like the energy and motivation are picking up. I'm reading Slow Fat Triathlete and really enjoying that!
retiredone
10-19-2009, 01:11 PM
Good afternoon Blue Team members. I see that a few of you gained a little this past week. Don't beat yourselves up over that.
Some of you were sick and that's stressful enough without trying to lose weight at the same time. Life has to be taken care of sometimes. And when you're sick with a fever, headache and aching muscles no one will fault you for not losing that pound or two. So don't fault yourself.
And some of you have done everything right and still gained. Well, give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the good work. Next week you'll see a difference.
And some of you just didn't care and ate whatever you wanted and didn't exercise. Well, sometimes that happens and this week you'll do better because it's not the team you're letting down--it's yourself. So do yourself a favor and stay on plan this week.
We've all been in each situation so if it's the first time for you, you're in good company!
That's my sermon for the day.
Echo, Isabella was my grandmother's name and it was her grandmother's name. Now, all I have to do is convince one of my sons to name a granddaughter after me when they have a daughter. :D Oh, enjoy your book.
SkinnyJeans, that's great news about your DH. Now, you have a choice about the extra work.
Dixied, you look great in your avatar. No wonder with all that running.
Nella, our DS bought an old house nearly 100 years old. When we first saw the house it was run-down and really dirty with cobwebs hanging off everything. I felt like Lily Munster walking around that house. (If you guys don't know who the Munsters were, you're way younger than I. Hahaha) DH and I helped them with their renovations and they eventually sold the house and made a handsome profit and bought a house that was only 15 years old (that still needs renovations). So I know what you were talking about. I'm sure your house wasn't as run-down as DS's first one but it takes heap of renovations to make a house a home. Great compliment from your aunt, btw. You must have been tickled pink.
I had a good walk this morning. Cold and a few snow flurries starting to fall but I kept up a good pace and wasn't chilly at all. I'm going to try to do more flapping arm exercises (jumping jacks) today. My right arm is still a bit sore so I'll skip the counter push ups until tomorrow. I guess I'll alternate the days with resistance and aerobic but walk every day. Now to check out the challenge.
Catch you all later my sweet team members.
Some of you were sick and that's stressful enough without trying to lose weight at the same time. Life has to be taken care of sometimes. And when you're sick with a fever, headache and aching muscles no one will fault you for not losing that pound or two. So don't fault yourself.
And some of you have done everything right and still gained. Well, give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the good work. Next week you'll see a difference.
And some of you just didn't care and ate whatever you wanted and didn't exercise. Well, sometimes that happens and this week you'll do better because it's not the team you're letting down--it's yourself. So do yourself a favor and stay on plan this week.
We've all been in each situation so if it's the first time for you, you're in good company!
That's my sermon for the day.
Echo, Isabella was my grandmother's name and it was her grandmother's name. Now, all I have to do is convince one of my sons to name a granddaughter after me when they have a daughter. :D Oh, enjoy your book.
SkinnyJeans, that's great news about your DH. Now, you have a choice about the extra work.
Dixied, you look great in your avatar. No wonder with all that running.
Nella, our DS bought an old house nearly 100 years old. When we first saw the house it was run-down and really dirty with cobwebs hanging off everything. I felt like Lily Munster walking around that house. (If you guys don't know who the Munsters were, you're way younger than I. Hahaha) DH and I helped them with their renovations and they eventually sold the house and made a handsome profit and bought a house that was only 15 years old (that still needs renovations). So I know what you were talking about. I'm sure your house wasn't as run-down as DS's first one but it takes heap of renovations to make a house a home. Great compliment from your aunt, btw. You must have been tickled pink.
I had a good walk this morning. Cold and a few snow flurries starting to fall but I kept up a good pace and wasn't chilly at all. I'm going to try to do more flapping arm exercises (jumping jacks) today. My right arm is still a bit sore so I'll skip the counter push ups until tomorrow. I guess I'll alternate the days with resistance and aerobic but walk every day. Now to check out the challenge.
Catch you all later my sweet team members.
SkinnyJeansInWaiting
10-19-2009, 02:15 PM
You should do it! its a great programe! i started it a month ago, and did week 1 for quite awhile, and today i'm going to do week 2.
you can get free podcasts from itunes.
I didn't know the podcasts were free! Thanks for telling me that,was wondering how I would time those seconds for the intervals.
you can get free podcasts from itunes.
I didn't know the podcasts were free! Thanks for telling me that,was wondering how I would time those seconds for the intervals.
SweetScrumptious
10-19-2009, 02:31 PM
Ugh - I had to put a freebie in for this week! I started the week gaining back a couple lbs from all the sodium I ingested from Thanksgiving! It's just 'starting' to go back now. I have been really stressed from school too so I think some weight gain around there as well... Hopefully better this week!
dixied
10-19-2009, 02:36 PM
Just checking in with a rant:
If you can search for clothes by color/designer/price/material, why the heck can't I search for workout pants by whether or not they have pockets! :mad:
Okay, back to our regularlly scheduled chat!
If you can search for clothes by color/designer/price/material, why the heck can't I search for workout pants by whether or not they have pockets! :mad:
Okay, back to our regularlly scheduled chat!
retiredone
10-19-2009, 03:17 PM
I'd like to search for workout pants that didn't have to be hemmed! I could sew up the bottoms and have booties like baby's sleepers.
expatter
10-19-2009, 03:47 PM
Hi all, I've been MIA from that chat for a few weeks, though I've kept up with the weigh-ins. I was glancing through the weigh-ins (I opted to take a freebie week) and was surprised at how many members we seem to have lost. I decided I'll make a concerted effort to check-in here when I can!
The one shout-out I'd like to make is to congratulate Echo on passing her PhD!! My closest friend has been working on hers for TEN YEARS (talk about a Master Procrastinator) so know it's a big deal - not to mention an enormous relief - to have completed it. CONGRATULATIONS!!
The one shout-out I'd like to make is to congratulate Echo on passing her PhD!! My closest friend has been working on hers for TEN YEARS (talk about a Master Procrastinator) so know it's a big deal - not to mention an enormous relief - to have completed it. CONGRATULATIONS!!
Narnia99
10-19-2009, 04:04 PM
Hi everyone, sorry I haven't been good with checking in this week. It's been one of those weeks were I seemed to be on the go everyday. I stayed on plan so I am happy about that, but I am not happy that I weighed in today 2 lbs heavier than last week :( It's that TOM so I guess that could be a factor, and I've also been having some tummy troubles this week. I wonder if I should have taken a freebie week. How does everyone decide if and when to take a freebie week?
Retire, I love reading your "sermons" :) I hope your arm feels better soon.
Skinnyjeans, that is great news about your dh.
Echo, I really enjoyed Jillian's book. I learned a lot from it. Have fun reading!
A big :wave: to everyone else. Let's have a good week blue team!
Retire, I love reading your "sermons" :) I hope your arm feels better soon.
Skinnyjeans, that is great news about your dh.
Echo, I really enjoyed Jillian's book. I learned a lot from it. Have fun reading!
A big :wave: to everyone else. Let's have a good week blue team!
Echo
10-19-2009, 04:51 PM
Thanks Institches21!! :book2:
Thanks Nella! oh cool can discuss it with you ;)
retiredone: And some of you have done everything right and still gained. Well, give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the good work. Next week you'll see a difference.
aww thats the perfect pep talk that I needed! thanks Isabella
Echo, Isabella was my grandmother's name and it was her grandmother's name. Now, all I have to do is convince one of my sons to name a granddaughter after me when they have a daughter. Oh, enjoy your book.
aww thats so lovely Isabella ! :) and thank you! great going on the walking !
Somni- dont worry about the gain, i had a gain too. but this is a brand new week!
You're welcome Skinnyjeans! the podcast i downloaded is the one by Robert Ullrey.
search for "robert podcasts for running, couch to 5k,
and good luck! let me know how you get on :)
I just did week 2 today! :cb: i was on week 1 for a month hehe.
good luck sweets! im sure you will lose this week with all the water you will be drinking ;)
lol Dixie.
awww thank you so mch Expatter!!! I REALLY appreciate it! you totally made my day!!!! :hug: so nice of you to say! big smile on my face :) :)
Narnia! join the club sweetie, alot of us have had gains this week.
Thanks Narnia, glad you enjoyed her book! i look forward to discussing it with ya too ;)
Thanks Nella! oh cool can discuss it with you ;)
retiredone: And some of you have done everything right and still gained. Well, give yourself a pat on the back and keep up the good work. Next week you'll see a difference.
aww thats the perfect pep talk that I needed! thanks Isabella
Echo, Isabella was my grandmother's name and it was her grandmother's name. Now, all I have to do is convince one of my sons to name a granddaughter after me when they have a daughter. Oh, enjoy your book.
aww thats so lovely Isabella ! :) and thank you! great going on the walking !
Somni- dont worry about the gain, i had a gain too. but this is a brand new week!
You're welcome Skinnyjeans! the podcast i downloaded is the one by Robert Ullrey.
search for "robert podcasts for running, couch to 5k,
and good luck! let me know how you get on :)
I just did week 2 today! :cb: i was on week 1 for a month hehe.
good luck sweets! im sure you will lose this week with all the water you will be drinking ;)
lol Dixie.
awww thank you so mch Expatter!!! I REALLY appreciate it! you totally made my day!!!! :hug: so nice of you to say! big smile on my face :) :)
Narnia! join the club sweetie, alot of us have had gains this week.
Thanks Narnia, glad you enjoyed her book! i look forward to discussing it with ya too ;)
mara11jade
10-19-2009, 06:06 PM
Hello! Checking back in. Post swine flu, kidney's acting up, and then catching up from work... I am REALLY back!! I had my first good workout last night in about 4 weeks!! It felt so good :)
Can't wait to get caught up with all of you ladies. I think I think about this forum everyday to help with my choices.
Thank you all for that.
GO BLUE TEAM!
Can't wait to get caught up with all of you ladies. I think I think about this forum everyday to help with my choices.
Thank you all for that.
GO BLUE TEAM!
Mercy03
10-19-2009, 07:08 PM
@ Echo
Thanks Nella! oh cool can discuss it with you
And me too, it's one of my favorite books. Enjoy your reading.:)
Congratulations everyone on your weight loss, and to those that didn't, it's a new week:D
Thanks Nella! oh cool can discuss it with you
And me too, it's one of my favorite books. Enjoy your reading.:)
Congratulations everyone on your weight loss, and to those that didn't, it's a new week:D
Echo
10-19-2009, 07:45 PM
@ Echo
And me too, it's one of my favorite books. Enjoy your reading.:)
Congratulations everyone on your weight loss, and to those that didn't, it's a new week:D
awesome Mercy!! *hi-5* we should start a Master your metabolism Book club lol! :book2:
like that film. jane austen book club hehehe
off topic but i just found out michael buble has a new album out!! when i went to spotify - i am listening to it. so exciting ! i love him!! his voice is smooth as chocolate. i went to see him in concert in 2008 (actually twice infact!cause i was late for the first concert and missed a couple of songs, i got late cause i was at the library and met my friends at the concert - but the crazy person i am , went again a couple days later on my own hehe, one of the best nights of my life ! :)
one of the best concerts i've ever been to. he was BRILLIANT!!!! :dance: and later on in the concert got down near the stage, and he looked really good! he lost alot of weight. really slimmed down (hehe there i managed to make my tangent sorta related! )
okay sorry for my outburst hehehe :dizzy:
And me too, it's one of my favorite books. Enjoy your reading.:)
Congratulations everyone on your weight loss, and to those that didn't, it's a new week:D
awesome Mercy!! *hi-5* we should start a Master your metabolism Book club lol! :book2:
like that film. jane austen book club hehehe
off topic but i just found out michael buble has a new album out!! when i went to spotify - i am listening to it. so exciting ! i love him!! his voice is smooth as chocolate. i went to see him in concert in 2008 (actually twice infact!cause i was late for the first concert and missed a couple of songs, i got late cause i was at the library and met my friends at the concert - but the crazy person i am , went again a couple days later on my own hehe, one of the best nights of my life ! :)
one of the best concerts i've ever been to. he was BRILLIANT!!!! :dance: and later on in the concert got down near the stage, and he looked really good! he lost alot of weight. really slimmed down (hehe there i managed to make my tangent sorta related! )
okay sorry for my outburst hehehe :dizzy:
LeslieB
10-19-2009, 08:03 PM
Happy Monday all you Beautiful Bluesers !
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
I pretty much sat on my butt all weekend. We went up to a friends' cabin in the middle of nowhere and it rained the whole time so got in a bunch of reading and movies.
I had great news as I was going out of town. Stopped at the Doctor's office for him to OK my scuba lessons and he has decided to cut my BP and Diabetese medications in half !! This is a huge step in the right direction. He also signed my Scuba forms so off I go in about 2 hours for my first lesson.
Have a great week all !!
Hope everyone had a great weekend.
I pretty much sat on my butt all weekend. We went up to a friends' cabin in the middle of nowhere and it rained the whole time so got in a bunch of reading and movies.
I had great news as I was going out of town. Stopped at the Doctor's office for him to OK my scuba lessons and he has decided to cut my BP and Diabetese medications in half !! This is a huge step in the right direction. He also signed my Scuba forms so off I go in about 2 hours for my first lesson.
Have a great week all !!
suzie42
10-19-2009, 08:06 PM
Hi Guys!
I've been such a slacker lately, and haven't posted for a couple of weeks...just too busy with so many family things going on...but I *hope* to get back on track here.
I hope everyone is doing well with your goal!
Have a wonderful week!
~Suzie
:cheer3: :goodluck: everyone! :cheer3:
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I've been such a slacker lately, and haven't posted for a couple of weeks...just too busy with so many family things going on...but I *hope* to get back on track here.
I hope everyone is doing well with your goal!
Have a wonderful week!
~Suzie
:cheer3: :goodluck: everyone! :cheer3:
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Mercy03
10-19-2009, 08:25 PM
awesome Mercy!! *hi-5* we should start a Master your metabolism Book club lol! :book2:
like that film. jane austen book club hehehe
off topic but i just found out michael buble has a new album out!! when i went to spotify - i am listening to it. so exciting ! i love him!! his voice is smooth as chocolate. i went to see him in concert in 2008 (actually twice infact!cause i was late for the first concert and missed a couple of songs, i got late cause i was at the library and met my friends at the concert - but the crazy person i am , went again a couple days later on my own hehe, one of the best nights of my life ! :)
one of the best concerts i've ever been to. he was BRILLIANT!!!! :dance: and later on in the concert got down near the stage, and he looked really good! he lost alot of weight. really slimmed down (hehe there i managed to make my tangent sorta related! )
okay sorry for my outburst hehehe :dizzy:
LOL Echo!
I can't wait until you read the book, it was life changing for me. Really, until I read the book I don't think I would have maintained my weight loss, or changed my life for that matter.
I also read winning for losing, it is a good companion book.
Me thinks that Buble is FINE:D
like that film. jane austen book club hehehe
off topic but i just found out michael buble has a new album out!! when i went to spotify - i am listening to it. so exciting ! i love him!! his voice is smooth as chocolate. i went to see him in concert in 2008 (actually twice infact!cause i was late for the first concert and missed a couple of songs, i got late cause i was at the library and met my friends at the concert - but the crazy person i am , went again a couple days later on my own hehe, one of the best nights of my life ! :)
one of the best concerts i've ever been to. he was BRILLIANT!!!! :dance: and later on in the concert got down near the stage, and he looked really good! he lost alot of weight. really slimmed down (hehe there i managed to make my tangent sorta related! )
okay sorry for my outburst hehehe :dizzy:
LOL Echo!
I can't wait until you read the book, it was life changing for me. Really, until I read the book I don't think I would have maintained my weight loss, or changed my life for that matter.
I also read winning for losing, it is a good companion book.
Me thinks that Buble is FINE:D
practiceliving
10-19-2009, 10:40 PM
:wave:
Hi Blue team, I'm baaack!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing - I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! The whole weekend was full of family, friends, and good fun times. We just spent a week in San Francisco and Monterey for our honeymoon - the longest vacation either of us had taken in more than 3 years!
After 2 weeks of not working out and eating whatever we wanted, I was pleasantly surprised to have only a 3.2lb gain when I weighed in this morning. We're back in action now that we're home from the honeymoon, so I'm confident that weight will disappear soon.
Can't wait to get back in the loop around here and get back to being a good Blue team member!
Hi Blue team, I'm baaack!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing - I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! The whole weekend was full of family, friends, and good fun times. We just spent a week in San Francisco and Monterey for our honeymoon - the longest vacation either of us had taken in more than 3 years!
After 2 weeks of not working out and eating whatever we wanted, I was pleasantly surprised to have only a 3.2lb gain when I weighed in this morning. We're back in action now that we're home from the honeymoon, so I'm confident that weight will disappear soon.
Can't wait to get back in the loop around here and get back to being a good Blue team member!
Nella
10-19-2009, 11:16 PM
Practice - Congrats on the wedding!! Glad you had a lovely honeymoon! Many wishes for a long happy life together!
Mercy03
10-20-2009, 09:30 AM
[QUOTE=practiceliving;2978211]:wave:
Hi Blue team, I'm baaack!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing - I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! The whole weekend was full of family, friends, and good fun times. We just spent a week in San Francisco and Monterey for our honeymoon - the longest vacation either of us had taken in more than 3 years!
Congratulations and welcome back!
Hi Blue team, I'm baaack!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing - I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! The whole weekend was full of family, friends, and good fun times. We just spent a week in San Francisco and Monterey for our honeymoon - the longest vacation either of us had taken in more than 3 years!
Congratulations and welcome back!
bigsexy
10-20-2009, 10:13 AM
Congrats Practice! You sure can't beat that--a great wedding/honeymoon AND a great weigh in!
So does anyone else HATE changing out their clothes with the seasons? I do. There's bags and bags of clothes everywhere. And sorting them out is awful. Which ones do I like? Which ones don't fit anymore? Which ones don't fit and haven't fit for the past three years, but I've kept hanging on to them thinking maybe they would magically just slip on? Oh well. It must be done.
So does anyone else HATE changing out their clothes with the seasons? I do. There's bags and bags of clothes everywhere. And sorting them out is awful. Which ones do I like? Which ones don't fit anymore? Which ones don't fit and haven't fit for the past three years, but I've kept hanging on to them thinking maybe they would magically just slip on? Oh well. It must be done.
Somni
10-20-2009, 10:14 AM
:wave:
Hi Blue team, I'm baaack!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing - I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! The whole weekend was full of family, friends, and good fun times. We just spent a week in San Francisco and Monterey for our honeymoon - the longest vacation either of us had taken in more than 3 years!
Congratulations! Glad everything went so well and you had a wonderful time. :)
Hi Blue team, I'm baaack!
Our wedding was absolutely amazing - I couldn't have asked for a more amazing day! The whole weekend was full of family, friends, and good fun times. We just spent a week in San Francisco and Monterey for our honeymoon - the longest vacation either of us had taken in more than 3 years!
Congratulations! Glad everything went so well and you had a wonderful time. :)
Nella
10-20-2009, 10:28 AM
Bigsexy - I did that last week. I had a HUGE trash bag full of stuff to take to Goodwill. It felt good to purge some of it, and even better to fit in a lot more of what I do have.
So, stupid TOM ruined my day yesterday. My weight yesterday was 175.4 (-1.0) which was cool, it was a loss, but today it was 173.8, which would have been a (-2.6) loss. Oh well, next week will rock! lol
Hope everyone has a great day!
So, stupid TOM ruined my day yesterday. My weight yesterday was 175.4 (-1.0) which was cool, it was a loss, but today it was 173.8, which would have been a (-2.6) loss. Oh well, next week will rock! lol
Hope everyone has a great day!
practiceliving
10-20-2009, 11:43 AM
Thanks for all the well-wishes, everyone!
So does anyone else HATE changing out their clothes with the seasons? I do. There's bags and bags of clothes everywhere. And sorting them out is awful. Which ones do I like? Which ones don't fit anymore? Which ones don't fit and haven't fit for the past three years, but I've kept hanging on to them thinking maybe they would magically just slip on? Oh well. It must be done.
Yeah, I hate this! Right now my struggle is that most of my fall/winter clothes don't fit, but I don't want to buy much more in my current size. How can I make my summer clothes stretch through fall/winter? Can I creatively make last year's stuff work without looking silly?
So does anyone else HATE changing out their clothes with the seasons? I do. There's bags and bags of clothes everywhere. And sorting them out is awful. Which ones do I like? Which ones don't fit anymore? Which ones don't fit and haven't fit for the past three years, but I've kept hanging on to them thinking maybe they would magically just slip on? Oh well. It must be done.
Yeah, I hate this! Right now my struggle is that most of my fall/winter clothes don't fit, but I don't want to buy much more in my current size. How can I make my summer clothes stretch through fall/winter? Can I creatively make last year's stuff work without looking silly?
retiredone
10-20-2009, 12:44 PM
Welcome back Mrs. Practice. So glad you had a great wedding and honeymoon.
Bigsexy, I'm of the opinion that we all have way too many clothes. I'm not saying that you do, though. I volunteer at the Goodwill Center and my church also has a free clothing store and I see so much good used and badly used clothing come through. We (women, in general) are slaves to the fashion industry...sigh... Good luck with your sorting. :)
Leslie, have fun with those scuba lessons. You've got more nerve that I do.
Hi Suzie. We miss you when you're not here.
Nella, you're doing great.
I did the exercise challenge today that Echo posted yesterday or maybe the day before. If any of you are at a loss for a good workout check out the challenge thread. It says week 5 but we're continuing on into week 6 with it.
DH bought home a huge bag of wind fall apples last night. So I made applesauce last night (8.5 pint jars) and today I made up the last of the apples into 3 pies. The pies are going in the freezer for entertaining but they look so good sitting out there on the kitchen table.
Keep up the good work, Blue troop. We shall overcome.
Bigsexy, I'm of the opinion that we all have way too many clothes. I'm not saying that you do, though. I volunteer at the Goodwill Center and my church also has a free clothing store and I see so much good used and badly used clothing come through. We (women, in general) are slaves to the fashion industry...sigh... Good luck with your sorting. :)
Leslie, have fun with those scuba lessons. You've got more nerve that I do.
Hi Suzie. We miss you when you're not here.
Nella, you're doing great.
I did the exercise challenge today that Echo posted yesterday or maybe the day before. If any of you are at a loss for a good workout check out the challenge thread. It says week 5 but we're continuing on into week 6 with it.
DH bought home a huge bag of wind fall apples last night. So I made applesauce last night (8.5 pint jars) and today I made up the last of the apples into 3 pies. The pies are going in the freezer for entertaining but they look so good sitting out there on the kitchen table.
Keep up the good work, Blue troop. We shall overcome.
happeningf
10-20-2009, 01:59 PM
Leslie, congrats on the medication cut!
My bf surprised me with a trip to Maui, and all we did was snorkel. It was EXTREMELY scary at first because I am not an "open water" person that was the scariest part, but I got used to it and as long as he was holding my hand I was fine. I don't know if I could ever dive! I tend to panic and pant easily when scared.
I do also get VERY sea sick and in that crazy boat ride to Molokini crater 3 miles off the island I was extremely queasy. I didn't even want to get off the boat but sitting in it rocking was worse. So we jumped off with our snorkels, and we were told that we cannot feed the fish/animals/birds on the crater nor touch anything because it's a protected reserve.
Well after a few stroked I straight up vomited straight down underwater, it was disgusting. And next thing you know... fish Swarmed all around me to eat it up! Then everyone else snorkeling around me saw the swarm and got really excited "look, something's happening over there! The fish are all around her, let's go over! Awesome!" and they all came around my area to touch/see the fish. Not my best moment, and no way did I tell anyone what I did to get those fish around me (but my bf thought it was hilarious)
Practice, congrats on the wedding! Hopefully a wedding in my future, maybe a few more public humiliations under my belt to keep the guy entertained first... :)
Let's go girls, I need you guys more than ever these next two weeks! This gal is wearing boy shorts with fishnets for her Halloween costume!
My bf surprised me with a trip to Maui, and all we did was snorkel. It was EXTREMELY scary at first because I am not an "open water" person that was the scariest part, but I got used to it and as long as he was holding my hand I was fine. I don't know if I could ever dive! I tend to panic and pant easily when scared.
I do also get VERY sea sick and in that crazy boat ride to Molokini crater 3 miles off the island I was extremely queasy. I didn't even want to get off the boat but sitting in it rocking was worse. So we jumped off with our snorkels, and we were told that we cannot feed the fish/animals/birds on the crater nor touch anything because it's a protected reserve.
Well after a few stroked I straight up vomited straight down underwater, it was disgusting. And next thing you know... fish Swarmed all around me to eat it up! Then everyone else snorkeling around me saw the swarm and got really excited "look, something's happening over there! The fish are all around her, let's go over! Awesome!" and they all came around my area to touch/see the fish. Not my best moment, and no way did I tell anyone what I did to get those fish around me (but my bf thought it was hilarious)
Practice, congrats on the wedding! Hopefully a wedding in my future, maybe a few more public humiliations under my belt to keep the guy entertained first... :)
Let's go girls, I need you guys more than ever these next two weeks! This gal is wearing boy shorts with fishnets for her Halloween costume!
maryshady
10-20-2009, 06:38 PM
I'm still here just feeling lousy. My sciatic is acting up again, back is killing me and TOM started. it would be funny if it wasn't so painful. Needless to say no working out this week but I am watching what I eat so hopefully I will see another loss next week.
Practice-So glad everything went well. Congrats!!! Many happy wishes for a long life together. I will be celebrating 22 years of marriage on Nov. 7. Marriage can be such a wonderful thing if you go in expecting it to have its ups and downs and believing the ups will be better than the downs! Maybe try some consignment/thrift shops to find cheap clothes that fit.
Happening-LMAO! funny story thank God no one knew the real reason for all the fish!
Hi to everyone else!!
Practice-So glad everything went well. Congrats!!! Many happy wishes for a long life together. I will be celebrating 22 years of marriage on Nov. 7. Marriage can be such a wonderful thing if you go in expecting it to have its ups and downs and believing the ups will be better than the downs! Maybe try some consignment/thrift shops to find cheap clothes that fit.
Happening-LMAO! funny story thank God no one knew the real reason for all the fish!
Hi to everyone else!!
Mercy03
10-20-2009, 09:59 PM
I'm still here just feeling lousy. My sciatic is acting up again, back is killing me and TOM started. it would be funny if it wasn't so painful. Needless to say no working out this week but I am watching what I eat so hopefully I will see another loss next week.
Practice-So glad everything went well. Congrats!!! Many happy wishes for a long life together. I will be celebrating 22 years of marriage on Nov. 7. Marriage can be such a wonderful thing if you go in expecting it to have its ups and downs and believing the ups will be better than the downs! Maybe try some consignment/thrift shops to find cheap clothes that fit.
Happening-LMAO! funny story thank God no one knew the real reason for all the fish!
Hi to everyone else!!
Besides you and Echo having alot in common today:D, Hope you feel better:hug:
Practice-So glad everything went well. Congrats!!! Many happy wishes for a long life together. I will be celebrating 22 years of marriage on Nov. 7. Marriage can be such a wonderful thing if you go in expecting it to have its ups and downs and believing the ups will be better than the downs! Maybe try some consignment/thrift shops to find cheap clothes that fit.
Happening-LMAO! funny story thank God no one knew the real reason for all the fish!
Hi to everyone else!!
Besides you and Echo having alot in common today:D, Hope you feel better:hug:
Nella
10-20-2009, 11:56 PM
Leslie, congrats on the medication cut!
Well after a few stroked I straight up vomited straight down underwater, it was disgusting. And next thing you know... fish Swarmed all around me to eat it up! Then everyone else snorkeling around me saw the swarm and got really excited "look, something's happening over there! The fish are all around her, let's go over! Awesome!" and they all came around my area to touch/see the fish. Not my best moment, and no way did I tell anyone what I did to get those fish around me (but my bf thought it was hilarious)
I'm glad you had a nice surprise! And I'm sorry, because this was the funniest thing I have read/heard in the longest time. I can't imagine how you felt at that moment, I would have been mortified, but in retrospect, it's going to be one of those stories you tell forever.
Ok, now down to business - You work it girl!! Fishnets and boy shorts here you come!! I know you'll look great!
Well after a few stroked I straight up vomited straight down underwater, it was disgusting. And next thing you know... fish Swarmed all around me to eat it up! Then everyone else snorkeling around me saw the swarm and got really excited "look, something's happening over there! The fish are all around her, let's go over! Awesome!" and they all came around my area to touch/see the fish. Not my best moment, and no way did I tell anyone what I did to get those fish around me (but my bf thought it was hilarious)
I'm glad you had a nice surprise! And I'm sorry, because this was the funniest thing I have read/heard in the longest time. I can't imagine how you felt at that moment, I would have been mortified, but in retrospect, it's going to be one of those stories you tell forever.
Ok, now down to business - You work it girl!! Fishnets and boy shorts here you come!! I know you'll look great!
Nixmom
10-21-2009, 12:23 AM
practiceliving - :carrot::carrot::carrot: Yay for being a Mrs. :carrot::carrot::carrot: Sounds like you got a well deserved celebration! We are talking about getting married in June 2010 and I want it to be like that. Family, friends and fun! God bless your marriage! You deserve a fantastic life!
LeslieB- nice work on cutting the meds! What an NSV!!! And scuba diving! I have often thought about looking into taking lessons. We are river junkies and I hear there are some good finds after big weekends at Lake Havasu! I am just petrified I may end up feeding the fish like HAPPENING! lol!
Maryshady - sister, sister - heres to a speedy recovery. Nothing like be gained up on by your on body. Take good care of yourself, and fuel your body right, you will be back to good in no time! Our bodies know when its time to rest!
I completed my 2nd night with crazy instructor woman at bootcamp. I swear she has got to be the closest thing to Jillian without actually being on the show. Standing on my quads while I'm doing wall squats. Smacking my booty when its sticking up during my pushups. 20 more of whatever if anyone drops their arms, weights, legs. SHEESH. And I'm the less than strong newbie (the only one by the way) feeling like I am just learning to walk. But the results on the scale have been great and I put on pants today that I haven't worn in 6 months. Times they are a changing in my house ladies!
Off to watch TBL!
LeslieB- nice work on cutting the meds! What an NSV!!! And scuba diving! I have often thought about looking into taking lessons. We are river junkies and I hear there are some good finds after big weekends at Lake Havasu! I am just petrified I may end up feeding the fish like HAPPENING! lol!
Maryshady - sister, sister - heres to a speedy recovery. Nothing like be gained up on by your on body. Take good care of yourself, and fuel your body right, you will be back to good in no time! Our bodies know when its time to rest!
I completed my 2nd night with crazy instructor woman at bootcamp. I swear she has got to be the closest thing to Jillian without actually being on the show. Standing on my quads while I'm doing wall squats. Smacking my booty when its sticking up during my pushups. 20 more of whatever if anyone drops their arms, weights, legs. SHEESH. And I'm the less than strong newbie (the only one by the way) feeling like I am just learning to walk. But the results on the scale have been great and I put on pants today that I haven't worn in 6 months. Times they are a changing in my house ladies!
Off to watch TBL!
practiceliving
10-21-2009, 01:33 AM
Saw this and thought of you all today:
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. ~Louis Pasteur
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. ~Louis Pasteur
Institches21
10-21-2009, 09:39 AM
Wow, I need to visit more often, I'm way behind in my reading.
Sorry so many have struggled this week, I know this time of year is so hard to stay OP, but we all can do this, just one day at a time. :hug:
Practice-Congrats, enjoy wedded bliss, and welcome back :carrot:
Leslie-:carrot: :D:carrot: Here's to no more Medication
happeningf-Wow!! Maui, so wonderful, not so much the suba diving, but hope the rest of the trip make up for that.
Mary-Hope you feel better, not much you can do when the back is in pain, everything hurts, and you can never get comforable. Just try to take it easy, and keep moving as best you can.
Nixmom-Wow that sounds like quite the workout, I know at my work they have a bootcamp starting up, and it's being taught by an army sergent. I would sign up, but it's during my work hrs, don't have that many vacation days left, but it sounds like it's a butt kicking workout.
retiredone-Apples are so delicious, nothing like a crisp sweet apple, and homemade apple pie is Yumm-O
bigsexy-I totally agree, and now it's getting cold so can't put it off, I must also go through my "Winter Stash", the only good thing about it is, I plan to just get rid of my bigger summer clothes, no plans to ever fit into any of it again. So that means a shopping trip is in my near future, since all the summer stuff is on sale right now. ;)
dixied-I know I only have one pair of those workout pants with that cute little pocket for my ipod, and they are bright orange, I love them! Good luck on your quest, for yours!
Hi to everyone that I missed-hope this week is a better week for all, sickness and struggles will be gone.
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Well I just finished my first week of CLX {ChaLean Extreme} Wow, I'm so sore, but in a very good way, not pain sore, it's just letting me know how much I need to weight lift. Which by the way is what I needed, I have no upper arm strength, know that by how hard those planks and pushups are on me.
Need to get my act in gear, have a dentist appt :(, and need to get moving
have a great day.
Sorry so many have struggled this week, I know this time of year is so hard to stay OP, but we all can do this, just one day at a time. :hug:
Practice-Congrats, enjoy wedded bliss, and welcome back :carrot:
Leslie-:carrot: :D:carrot: Here's to no more Medication
happeningf-Wow!! Maui, so wonderful, not so much the suba diving, but hope the rest of the trip make up for that.
Mary-Hope you feel better, not much you can do when the back is in pain, everything hurts, and you can never get comforable. Just try to take it easy, and keep moving as best you can.
Nixmom-Wow that sounds like quite the workout, I know at my work they have a bootcamp starting up, and it's being taught by an army sergent. I would sign up, but it's during my work hrs, don't have that many vacation days left, but it sounds like it's a butt kicking workout.
retiredone-Apples are so delicious, nothing like a crisp sweet apple, and homemade apple pie is Yumm-O
bigsexy-I totally agree, and now it's getting cold so can't put it off, I must also go through my "Winter Stash", the only good thing about it is, I plan to just get rid of my bigger summer clothes, no plans to ever fit into any of it again. So that means a shopping trip is in my near future, since all the summer stuff is on sale right now. ;)
dixied-I know I only have one pair of those workout pants with that cute little pocket for my ipod, and they are bright orange, I love them! Good luck on your quest, for yours!
Hi to everyone that I missed-hope this week is a better week for all, sickness and struggles will be gone.
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Well I just finished my first week of CLX {ChaLean Extreme} Wow, I'm so sore, but in a very good way, not pain sore, it's just letting me know how much I need to weight lift. Which by the way is what I needed, I have no upper arm strength, know that by how hard those planks and pushups are on me.
Need to get my act in gear, have a dentist appt :(, and need to get moving
have a great day.
Nella
10-21-2009, 10:48 AM
Nixmom - Wow! that does sound like Jillian!! Sounds awesome though, and you're right, the scale is telling you it is working!
Mary - I hope you feel better soon!
Practice - Great quote!
Hope you chickies are having a great week! I am proudly wearing my "test" jeans today!!! These are the jeans I tried on once a week to check my progress because they have zero stretch to them. When I began this they wouldn't go over my hips, now they fit and button comfortably, close fitting around my legs, but loose in the waist (I have large hips/thighs in proportion to my waist, so I get that annoying gap in the back). Needless to say, I'm pretty pumped.
Mary - I hope you feel better soon!
Practice - Great quote!
Hope you chickies are having a great week! I am proudly wearing my "test" jeans today!!! These are the jeans I tried on once a week to check my progress because they have zero stretch to them. When I began this they wouldn't go over my hips, now they fit and button comfortably, close fitting around my legs, but loose in the waist (I have large hips/thighs in proportion to my waist, so I get that annoying gap in the back). Needless to say, I'm pretty pumped.
retiredone
10-21-2009, 11:33 AM
Happening, that fish story was so grossly funny. Poor you. Glad you escaped without undue humiliation.
Mary, :hug: hope you're feeling much better today.
Nella, WTG with the test jeans. That's awesome.
Nixmom, sounds like brutal workout was survived by you. Congratulations on fitting in those pants again. Nothing like a NSV to brighten up the day.
Practice, thanks for the quote. Very inspiring.
Institches, sounds like you're doing great with your exercise program, too. Have a great time at the dentist.
It's cold here again today. It's even cold in the house. I'm wearing a scarf around my neck that I had on while walking. I lit the wood furnace a while ago but it hasn't warmed up yet. By lunch it will be so hot I'll be ready to walk around naked. Although it was cold it wasn't windy this morning and when I walked by the bay the water was as calm as a mirror. There were 3 pair of loons floating and ducking and calling to each other and one lone seagull. I stopped and watched longer than I usually do because it was so peaceful this morning.
I'm home alone most of the day as DH has a bus driver's inservice with the school board today. School's out for the next 2 days for a district wide inservice for all teachers and school board employees. So no time constraints on me today to get dinner on the table by 12:15 pm. DH won't be home until 4 or 4:30. We'll have dinner tonight instead of our usual lunch time.
Must go and put another dish away. I'm slowly emptying the dishwasher. http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/images/smilies/grin.gif Catch you all later.
Mary, :hug: hope you're feeling much better today.
Nella, WTG with the test jeans. That's awesome.
Nixmom, sounds like brutal workout was survived by you. Congratulations on fitting in those pants again. Nothing like a NSV to brighten up the day.
Practice, thanks for the quote. Very inspiring.
Institches, sounds like you're doing great with your exercise program, too. Have a great time at the dentist.
It's cold here again today. It's even cold in the house. I'm wearing a scarf around my neck that I had on while walking. I lit the wood furnace a while ago but it hasn't warmed up yet. By lunch it will be so hot I'll be ready to walk around naked. Although it was cold it wasn't windy this morning and when I walked by the bay the water was as calm as a mirror. There were 3 pair of loons floating and ducking and calling to each other and one lone seagull. I stopped and watched longer than I usually do because it was so peaceful this morning.
I'm home alone most of the day as DH has a bus driver's inservice with the school board today. School's out for the next 2 days for a district wide inservice for all teachers and school board employees. So no time constraints on me today to get dinner on the table by 12:15 pm. DH won't be home until 4 or 4:30. We'll have dinner tonight instead of our usual lunch time.
Must go and put another dish away. I'm slowly emptying the dishwasher. http://www.veggieboards.com/boards/images/smilies/grin.gif Catch you all later.
happeningf
10-21-2009, 01:22 PM
gosh, where you live sounds so beautiful!
Narnia99
10-21-2009, 05:46 PM
Hi everyone, I've been struggling to stay on plan lately, but so far I have. I don't normally have a hard time with my TOM, but for some reason this one is wiping me out. Anyway, I am glad that I didn't give in to comfort eating as the extra two pounds that appeared for Monday's weigh-in are now gone.
Marianne - Welcome back. Congratulations on your wedding. Glad that your day was perfect and that you had a wonderful honeymoon!
Happening - Maui - what a nice surprise!
Mary - I hope you are feeling better :hug:
LeslieB - That is awesome that you are able to cut your meds. Congratulations!
Nixmom - Wow, your bootcamp instructor sounds intense! Good for you for making it through the classes. Congratulations on your pants that is fantastic!
Institches - How are you liking CLX? I've had my eye on it for awhile so would love to hear what you think of the program so far.
Retire - Sounds like the perfect walk.
Nella - Congratulations on the test pants, that is awesome!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day :)
Marianne - Welcome back. Congratulations on your wedding. Glad that your day was perfect and that you had a wonderful honeymoon!
Happening - Maui - what a nice surprise!
Mary - I hope you are feeling better :hug:
LeslieB - That is awesome that you are able to cut your meds. Congratulations!
Nixmom - Wow, your bootcamp instructor sounds intense! Good for you for making it through the classes. Congratulations on your pants that is fantastic!
Institches - How are you liking CLX? I've had my eye on it for awhile so would love to hear what you think of the program so far.
Retire - Sounds like the perfect walk.
Nella - Congratulations on the test pants, that is awesome!
I hope everyone has a wonderful day :)
mara11jade
10-22-2009, 01:01 AM
Just sorta an update / checking in - I have finally gotten FULLY back to my work outs, at least doing 500 calories a day for the past 4 days!!!
Hopefully I'll pull some weight loss this week for the team!!
Hopefully I'll pull some weight loss this week for the team!!
Institches21
10-22-2009, 02:30 AM
retiredone-your walk sounds wonderful, I love the crisp fall air, but too sad that it's followed by that howling face biting wind, and dreaded icy snow!! So enjoy Canada it's, always been a wonderful place to visit in the summer, but your winters are harsh!!
Nixmom-those sweat feasts are working for you, enjoy those new jeans
Nella-Yay for Test Jeans, I also have the same problem, a bit of a gap in back, but loose in front.
Narnia99-I do Love this program, you lift heavy but fewer reps, and she goes through it step by step, and just like her TurboJam, you have the choice to go a bit slower and use, no weights, instead you use a resistence band. I actually am dripping sweat, almost from the begining, it is very intense, and lasts about 40mins. Any other questions just ask.
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not much new around here today, so I guess I will say good night, hope you all have a great Thursday!!
Nixmom-those sweat feasts are working for you, enjoy those new jeans
Nella-Yay for Test Jeans, I also have the same problem, a bit of a gap in back, but loose in front.
Narnia99-I do Love this program, you lift heavy but fewer reps, and she goes through it step by step, and just like her TurboJam, you have the choice to go a bit slower and use, no weights, instead you use a resistence band. I actually am dripping sweat, almost from the begining, it is very intense, and lasts about 40mins. Any other questions just ask.
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not much new around here today, so I guess I will say good night, hope you all have a great Thursday!!
Diva
10-22-2009, 09:56 AM
Awwww thank you so much Isabella!! (what a beautiful name by the way! love it) That's so nice of you to say, I really appreciate it :) Thank you so much :hug:
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Dont worry - i also gained a pound from last week. lets just kick it this week so we have a greater loss this week!! we can be partners in crime hehe :cb: :broc: :carrot:
Besides Diva, you had so much on your plate and you were sick and TOM!! its to be expected. its not a real gain! you will be able to shed it in no time. besides when your sick best not to exercise and let your body rest so it can heal itself.
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Isabella:
I think the name Isabella is beautiful too and I was going to name my daughter if I ever had one, which I didn'y. Just mean ole'boys *sigh*
Echo:
I hope you are enjoying your book. I'm not a big Jillian fan but I may get that or check it out from the Library if y'all have rave reviews.
I've had a stressful THREE weeks now. First the Swine, then I get sick, then TOM, and this week my teenaged son has decided to be some mean person that I don't know. He had me crying my eyes out before 7 a.m. 3 days in a row. On Monday, I was all dressed and ready for the GYM got half way there when some sort of infraction of the passenger side wheel happened on my car so now I am without a ride until we can afford to fix this, which is NO freakin' telling when that'll happen. So it's been another BAD week. I HATE being a prisoner in my own home and not being able to get to the GYM! I have ZERO motivation to work out at home. NONE,NADA, zilch! So there's been no exercise, there's been NO eating right, but there also hasn't been much of that going on anyways because I've been depressed too, there HAS been alcohol consumption, which I hardly ever do and somehow I've managed to lose what I gained. :dunno: So I guess that's something. Anyhoo, when the boy got home least night, I had enuff of his crap and reminded him just who is the adult, and who is the kid and just how miserable I can make his life, and that's exactly what I've done until my child returns...the nice and funny one. I felt better after that. Teenagers are so hard! I'll be glad when this kid graduates, moves out and sees for himself just how hard life is and then maybe he'll see that we have done the best we can. As poor as we are, we've somehow managed to spoil him...Go figure....
I appreciate that the Dare thing was extended but I have not partook in it once again. I am going to deep clean this house today and I am prolly going to use both Dare weeks to exercise tomorrow and use Jesse's car to hit the GYM on Sat. I need to move this body!
Just checking in with a rant:
If you can search for clothes by color/designer/price/material, why the heck can't I search for workout pants by whether or not they have pockets! :mad:
Okay, back to our regularlly scheduled chat!
I'm sorry. :hug:
I'd like to search for workout pants that didn't have to be hemmed! I could sew up the bottoms and have booties like baby's sleepers.
OMG! Me too!!! I don't know how to hem so I am SOL.
My bf surprised me with a trip to Maui, and all we did was snorkel. It was EXTREMELY scary at first because I am not an "open water" person that was the scariest part, but I got used to it and as long as he was holding my hand I was fine. I don't know if I could ever dive! I tend to panic and pant easily when scared.
I do also get VERY sea sick and in that crazy boat ride to Molokini crater 3 miles off the island I was extremely queasy. I didn't even want to get off the boat but sitting in it rocking was worse. So we jumped off with our snorkels, and we were told that we cannot feed the fish/animals/birds on the crater nor touch anything because it's a protected reserve.
Well after a few stroked I straight up vomited straight down underwater, it was disgusting. And next thing you know... fish Swarmed all around me to eat it up! Then everyone else snorkeling around me saw the swarm and got really excited "look, something's happening over there! The fish are all around her, let's go over! Awesome!" and they all came around my area to touch/see the fish. Not my best moment, and no way did I tell anyone what I did to get those fish around me (but my bf thought it was hilarious)
OMG! I am sooooooo sorry that happened to you but I am LMAO!!!! That's the funniest thing I've read this week! :dizzy: (Still giggling).
Hi everyone, I've been struggling to stay on plan lately, but so far I have. I don't normally have a hard time with my TOM, but for some reason this one is wiping me out. Anyway, I am glad that I didn't give in to comfort eating as the extra two pounds that appeared for Monday's weigh-in are now gone.
:( I'm so sorry TOM gave you a hard time. I hope you're feeling better now. :hug:
Anyhoo, nuff of my babbling. I can't wait for this week to be over.
{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} :hug: to everyone! Miss feeling like I am actually a part of this team.
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Iwanawurkit and Diva
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Dont worry - i also gained a pound from last week. lets just kick it this week so we have a greater loss this week!! we can be partners in crime hehe :cb: :broc: :carrot:
Besides Diva, you had so much on your plate and you were sick and TOM!! its to be expected. its not a real gain! you will be able to shed it in no time. besides when your sick best not to exercise and let your body rest so it can heal itself.
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Isabella:
I think the name Isabella is beautiful too and I was going to name my daughter if I ever had one, which I didn'y. Just mean ole'boys *sigh*
Echo:
I hope you are enjoying your book. I'm not a big Jillian fan but I may get that or check it out from the Library if y'all have rave reviews.
I've had a stressful THREE weeks now. First the Swine, then I get sick, then TOM, and this week my teenaged son has decided to be some mean person that I don't know. He had me crying my eyes out before 7 a.m. 3 days in a row. On Monday, I was all dressed and ready for the GYM got half way there when some sort of infraction of the passenger side wheel happened on my car so now I am without a ride until we can afford to fix this, which is NO freakin' telling when that'll happen. So it's been another BAD week. I HATE being a prisoner in my own home and not being able to get to the GYM! I have ZERO motivation to work out at home. NONE,NADA, zilch! So there's been no exercise, there's been NO eating right, but there also hasn't been much of that going on anyways because I've been depressed too, there HAS been alcohol consumption, which I hardly ever do and somehow I've managed to lose what I gained. :dunno: So I guess that's something. Anyhoo, when the boy got home least night, I had enuff of his crap and reminded him just who is the adult, and who is the kid and just how miserable I can make his life, and that's exactly what I've done until my child returns...the nice and funny one. I felt better after that. Teenagers are so hard! I'll be glad when this kid graduates, moves out and sees for himself just how hard life is and then maybe he'll see that we have done the best we can. As poor as we are, we've somehow managed to spoil him...Go figure....
I appreciate that the Dare thing was extended but I have not partook in it once again. I am going to deep clean this house today and I am prolly going to use both Dare weeks to exercise tomorrow and use Jesse's car to hit the GYM on Sat. I need to move this body!
Just checking in with a rant:
If you can search for clothes by color/designer/price/material, why the heck can't I search for workout pants by whether or not they have pockets! :mad:
Okay, back to our regularlly scheduled chat!
I'm sorry. :hug:
I'd like to search for workout pants that didn't have to be hemmed! I could sew up the bottoms and have booties like baby's sleepers.
OMG! Me too!!! I don't know how to hem so I am SOL.
My bf surprised me with a trip to Maui, and all we did was snorkel. It was EXTREMELY scary at first because I am not an "open water" person that was the scariest part, but I got used to it and as long as he was holding my hand I was fine. I don't know if I could ever dive! I tend to panic and pant easily when scared.
I do also get VERY sea sick and in that crazy boat ride to Molokini crater 3 miles off the island I was extremely queasy. I didn't even want to get off the boat but sitting in it rocking was worse. So we jumped off with our snorkels, and we were told that we cannot feed the fish/animals/birds on the crater nor touch anything because it's a protected reserve.
Well after a few stroked I straight up vomited straight down underwater, it was disgusting. And next thing you know... fish Swarmed all around me to eat it up! Then everyone else snorkeling around me saw the swarm and got really excited "look, something's happening over there! The fish are all around her, let's go over! Awesome!" and they all came around my area to touch/see the fish. Not my best moment, and no way did I tell anyone what I did to get those fish around me (but my bf thought it was hilarious)
OMG! I am sooooooo sorry that happened to you but I am LMAO!!!! That's the funniest thing I've read this week! :dizzy: (Still giggling).
Hi everyone, I've been struggling to stay on plan lately, but so far I have. I don't normally have a hard time with my TOM, but for some reason this one is wiping me out. Anyway, I am glad that I didn't give in to comfort eating as the extra two pounds that appeared for Monday's weigh-in are now gone.
:( I'm so sorry TOM gave you a hard time. I hope you're feeling better now. :hug:
Anyhoo, nuff of my babbling. I can't wait for this week to be over.
{{{{{{{{{HUGS}}}}}}}}}} :hug: to everyone! Miss feeling like I am actually a part of this team.
Nella
10-22-2009, 10:23 AM
Diva - Sounds like you are having a rough go at things. :hug: Teenagers are evil sometimes. At least yours are boys, I have two teenage girls in my house 5 days a week (add on top of that that I am the stepmom - joy of joys sometimes). Girls are little balls of emotion just waiting to explode at any given second for no reason. The car thing sucks, and I know what you mean about motivation to workout at home. I was doing good for a while, but haven't worked out in a week and a half. Since it got cold here, I can't bring myself to go walking and the JM's aren't screaming at me to get moving, so I haven't. I'm determined to get back at it tonight though.
Things in our house are hectic to say the least. We've had sort of a bomb dropped on us regarding the kids and their "mother" deciding she all of a sudden wants to have more custody of them, after giving it up (funny how it coincides with her CS about to go down to next to nothing. I'm just sayin'...) so DH and I have to figure this one out and scrape our pennies together to find an attorney. Anyone know how to make money appear out of thin air? If you do, start spilling!
On the weight loss front, things are good. I was bad though and devoured some cake yesterday for SD's birthday. I also sampled the frosting jar a few times... Who knew frosting has 130 calories in 2 tbsp??? If I had read the jar before sampling, I would have only sampled once, and probably ate less cake. But the scale was down this morning to 173.0, so maybe I didn't do so much harm. But I was bad and slapped myself on the wrist this morning and vowed to not do it again.
So...3 pounds from my first mini-goal!! I am thrilled! :carrot::carrot::carrot: I weigh less now than I did at my wedding. I'm going to have to go shopping soon for jeans because the ones I pulled out 2 weeks ago, are a bit loose on me. I'll have to try seriously shrinking them in the dryer.
Hope everyone has a fantabulous day!!!!!!
Things in our house are hectic to say the least. We've had sort of a bomb dropped on us regarding the kids and their "mother" deciding she all of a sudden wants to have more custody of them, after giving it up (funny how it coincides with her CS about to go down to next to nothing. I'm just sayin'...) so DH and I have to figure this one out and scrape our pennies together to find an attorney. Anyone know how to make money appear out of thin air? If you do, start spilling!
On the weight loss front, things are good. I was bad though and devoured some cake yesterday for SD's birthday. I also sampled the frosting jar a few times... Who knew frosting has 130 calories in 2 tbsp??? If I had read the jar before sampling, I would have only sampled once, and probably ate less cake. But the scale was down this morning to 173.0, so maybe I didn't do so much harm. But I was bad and slapped myself on the wrist this morning and vowed to not do it again.
So...3 pounds from my first mini-goal!! I am thrilled! :carrot::carrot::carrot: I weigh less now than I did at my wedding. I'm going to have to go shopping soon for jeans because the ones I pulled out 2 weeks ago, are a bit loose on me. I'll have to try seriously shrinking them in the dryer.
Hope everyone has a fantabulous day!!!!!!
Diva
10-22-2009, 10:42 AM
Wooohoooo Nella! WTG! That's awesome! :cb::cp::dancer::flow1:
I wish my jeans fit loose! LOL! One day.....;)
I wish my jeans fit loose! LOL! One day.....;)
retiredone
10-22-2009, 11:30 AM
Howdy gals. Good to see you back Diva. I had 2 boys but they weren't too much trouble except when the youngest one decided to leave home (without notice) at 18 and finish high school in another province. Thank God he was staying with good friends of the family. Both boys are married now and all is well.
For those of you that commented on my lovely walk and where I live: Yes, the walk is really nice. I live in a seaport town and can see water from my home as well as for most of my walk. Today there was only 1 loon, a flock of pigeons and 1 young seagull down by the bay. The wind was up a bit so the water wasn't very calm. The winter is toooooo longggggggggg, though, hahaha, unless you're a snowmobiler. Winter sports are big here in Eastern Canada with downhill and cross country skiing, hockey, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tobogganing and sliding, and other stuff too. I was actually thinking about taking up cross country skiing this winter if I can find some gear that doesn't cost an arm and leg.
Nella, that's so great about the jeans. I'm waiting for mine to get lose again. They were just getting to the point where I was thinking I'd get down to the next size when I put on a few more pounds over the summer. :( But I can fit into them again so that's even good.
Mara, 500 calories burned a day in exercise is fabulous. You're going to see results.
I'm going to do some tiding up here today. DS's bedroom is in upheaval since he left home when he got married. The room has become a catch-all for everything and today is the day I'm going to tidy that room up. DH wants to paint it so he'll be pleased to see a dent in the mess. :D
For those of you that commented on my lovely walk and where I live: Yes, the walk is really nice. I live in a seaport town and can see water from my home as well as for most of my walk. Today there was only 1 loon, a flock of pigeons and 1 young seagull down by the bay. The wind was up a bit so the water wasn't very calm. The winter is toooooo longggggggggg, though, hahaha, unless you're a snowmobiler. Winter sports are big here in Eastern Canada with downhill and cross country skiing, hockey, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, tobogganing and sliding, and other stuff too. I was actually thinking about taking up cross country skiing this winter if I can find some gear that doesn't cost an arm and leg.
Nella, that's so great about the jeans. I'm waiting for mine to get lose again. They were just getting to the point where I was thinking I'd get down to the next size when I put on a few more pounds over the summer. :( But I can fit into them again so that's even good.
Mara, 500 calories burned a day in exercise is fabulous. You're going to see results.
I'm going to do some tiding up here today. DS's bedroom is in upheaval since he left home when he got married. The room has become a catch-all for everything and today is the day I'm going to tidy that room up. DH wants to paint it so he'll be pleased to see a dent in the mess. :D
Mercy03
10-22-2009, 11:37 AM
Diva, welcome back!!!!!!!! Missed you here:hug::hug:
Nella, I just saw your weight loss stats,:bravo:
Nella, I just saw your weight loss stats,:bravo:
Nella
10-22-2009, 02:10 PM
Thanks ladies!!! DH said this morning when I was walking out the door "you are looking mighty sexy...*wink wink*" Sets a nice tone for the day :)
Diva
10-22-2009, 02:49 PM
Thanks ladies!!! DH said this morning when I was walking out the door "you are looking mighty sexy...*wink wink*" Sets a nice tone for the day :)
<Giggles> Yes it does my friend. :D
<Giggles> Yes it does my friend. :D
Soon2BFitChick
10-23-2009, 01:00 AM
Hello everyone! I'm so sorry I'm kicked off our team. I had that throat surgery and am down almost 15 lbs. Was 215 this a.m. but was 229.5 before surgery...Too bad I kept trying to post my weight when it was past midnite so finally did that with 3 and used up Freebies which I have never done. So that sucks. And I apologize. I'm better now but still can't really taste which helps alot. Bought a bunch of snacky stuff and this is the longest it's all stayed in the house! LOL!! :sumo:
I hate that I've been away from here bc I love you guys!! Mary wrote to see how I was and I thought that was so thoughtful of her. :) I always think about you all though, just always stay busy. And the two toddler boys we want to adopt may be coming soon, hopefully by Thanksgiving but we still don't know a date yet. Keep your fingers crossed for us that they are at least here by Christmas!! :elf:
I'm looking at 15 passenger vans now! LOL. Because with my exchange student, me and dh and our soon 2 be 5 kids, 4 of which will be in carseats, I know my Expedition won't work. It seats 8. But I hafta fold down some to be able to have my double stroller and their karate bags etc in there... So I dunno. A friend of mine adopted 7 kids, several are special needs, and she loves her van. I wonder how well those go thru bank drivethrus tho?? My Expediiton kinda cuts it close, feels like that anyway.... :yikes:
Anyhoo, miss y'all, love y'all and will try hard to come visit!!! Been watching TBL faithfully. I love Abby. And others too.. :) But she is so sweet and I just feel for her. Bless her heart.
Well, big hugsss, Selina :hug:
I hate that I've been away from here bc I love you guys!! Mary wrote to see how I was and I thought that was so thoughtful of her. :) I always think about you all though, just always stay busy. And the two toddler boys we want to adopt may be coming soon, hopefully by Thanksgiving but we still don't know a date yet. Keep your fingers crossed for us that they are at least here by Christmas!! :elf:
I'm looking at 15 passenger vans now! LOL. Because with my exchange student, me and dh and our soon 2 be 5 kids, 4 of which will be in carseats, I know my Expedition won't work. It seats 8. But I hafta fold down some to be able to have my double stroller and their karate bags etc in there... So I dunno. A friend of mine adopted 7 kids, several are special needs, and she loves her van. I wonder how well those go thru bank drivethrus tho?? My Expediiton kinda cuts it close, feels like that anyway.... :yikes:
Anyhoo, miss y'all, love y'all and will try hard to come visit!!! Been watching TBL faithfully. I love Abby. And others too.. :) But she is so sweet and I just feel for her. Bless her heart.
Well, big hugsss, Selina :hug:
practiceliving
10-23-2009, 01:19 AM
Well we made the very difficult decision to temporarily stop working with our trainer. It was running us $200/week ($50 each, twice a week) and we just can't afford it right now.
I do have wedding pictures to share! If you'd like to see them, go here (http://blog.solturaphotography.com/?p=2368).
Thanks ladies!!! DH said this morning when I was walking out the door "you are looking mighty sexy...*wink wink*" Sets a nice tone for the day :)
Haha, what an awesome way to start the day! :carrot:
Hello everyone! I'm so sorry I'm kicked off our team. I had that throat surgery and am down almost 15 lbs. Was 215 this a.m. but was 229.5 before surgery...Too bad I kept trying to post my weight when it was past midnite so finally did that with 3 and used up Freebies which I have never done. So that sucks. And I apologize. I'm better now but still can't really taste which helps alot. Bought a bunch of snacky stuff and this is the longest it's all stayed in the house! LOL!! :sumo:
Selina, please keep visiting when you can! You know I love your dedication and inspirational thoughts! Hope you are recovering from your surgery smoothly, and that you get the twins into the family soon! :hug:
I do have wedding pictures to share! If you'd like to see them, go here (http://blog.solturaphotography.com/?p=2368).
Thanks ladies!!! DH said this morning when I was walking out the door "you are looking mighty sexy...*wink wink*" Sets a nice tone for the day :)
Haha, what an awesome way to start the day! :carrot:
Hello everyone! I'm so sorry I'm kicked off our team. I had that throat surgery and am down almost 15 lbs. Was 215 this a.m. but was 229.5 before surgery...Too bad I kept trying to post my weight when it was past midnite so finally did that with 3 and used up Freebies which I have never done. So that sucks. And I apologize. I'm better now but still can't really taste which helps alot. Bought a bunch of snacky stuff and this is the longest it's all stayed in the house! LOL!! :sumo:
Selina, please keep visiting when you can! You know I love your dedication and inspirational thoughts! Hope you are recovering from your surgery smoothly, and that you get the twins into the family soon! :hug:
Institches21
10-23-2009, 02:27 AM
practice-Very Beautiful Bride, and your pictures are so lovely, looks like you both are so very Happy!! Thank You for sharing.
Not much time, to visit, it's late and I'm beat!!
Yay it's finally Friday, hope everyone has a Great One.
Not much time, to visit, it's late and I'm beat!!
Yay it's finally Friday, hope everyone has a Great One.
maryshady
10-23-2009, 08:37 AM
Thanks for all the well wishes. Still hanging in here. Pain seems to be going away. Going to wait until Monday to start working out again. My niece is doing a kickboxing class and I am thinking of maybe joining with her. Weight is steady. Eating is ok not great.
We have a Fall Festival at work tonite. So I need to stay away from all the goodies while I am working.:devil:
Marianne-Loved the pics. You looked beautiful and so much in love ;). Thanks for posting them.
Selena-So glad you are finally feeling better. Good to hear from you.
Nella-It is so nice when someone notices all the hard work but especially when it dh!!
Have a great Friday!!!:carrot::carrot:
We have a Fall Festival at work tonite. So I need to stay away from all the goodies while I am working.:devil:
Marianne-Loved the pics. You looked beautiful and so much in love ;). Thanks for posting them.
Selena-So glad you are finally feeling better. Good to hear from you.
Nella-It is so nice when someone notices all the hard work but especially when it dh!!
Have a great Friday!!!:carrot::carrot:
Diva
10-23-2009, 08:49 AM
Beautiful pics Practice! They look like pics from a Brides magazine, lol!:D Awesome.
Mercy03
10-23-2009, 10:50 AM
Sheesh, back up to 140 again:devil:, my body does not like 139:?:
Nixmom
10-23-2009, 11:04 AM
Practice - I love the pictures. LOVE THEM. What a gorgeous venue, and beautiful couple! I wanna do all that!
Ok bluesers... anyword from Dix on the weekly results? Any word from Dix at all... she better be okay.
I completed my second week of bootcamp. Hip flexors are hurting today and my eyes are heavy. Fiance returned home from 12days away and wanted to watch all the TIVO's shows he'd missed. I think I finally crashed out at midnight. Gonna be a long dragging day.
Hope you all are well. I am in ONEDERLAND for the 3rd day in a row and losing about .4 daily, here's the kicker -EVEN WITH TOM HERE! Diet and exercise does work! Do not ever give up!
Check back in later.
Ok bluesers... anyword from Dix on the weekly results? Any word from Dix at all... she better be okay.
I completed my second week of bootcamp. Hip flexors are hurting today and my eyes are heavy. Fiance returned home from 12days away and wanted to watch all the TIVO's shows he'd missed. I think I finally crashed out at midnight. Gonna be a long dragging day.
Hope you all are well. I am in ONEDERLAND for the 3rd day in a row and losing about .4 daily, here's the kicker -EVEN WITH TOM HERE! Diet and exercise does work! Do not ever give up!
Check back in later.
retiredone
10-23-2009, 01:19 PM
Just a quick run by before the weekend hits.
Practice, your wedding looked beautiful and you were gorgeous.
Mercy, you'll be down again. Your body is just in shock at the new numbers. :lol:
I've got some baking to do today so take care everyone and have a good day.
Practice, your wedding looked beautiful and you were gorgeous.
Mercy, you'll be down again. Your body is just in shock at the new numbers. :lol:
I've got some baking to do today so take care everyone and have a good day.
Nella
10-23-2009, 01:50 PM
Selina - You can still hang out with us!! I'm glad to hear you are on the mend. I will cross my fingers for the adoption. That is such a wonderful thing. DH and I want to adopt in a few years when his older 2 are off at college.
Retiredone - Have fun baking! I did a lot this week myself for SD's birthday and a cake walk fund raiser. I was bad though and did a fair amount of quality control sampling.
Nixmom - WAHOO!!!!!! That is so awesome!! Onederland here you are!!! Congrats on all the hard work paying off!
Practice - Your wedding was beautiful!
Mercy - Don't sweat it too much, you'll get over this hump.
Diva - How are things going? If you can't get to the gym, concentrate on your food.
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!!! I don't know what my availability to check in this weekend will be, but have a great OP weekend too just in case!
Retiredone - Have fun baking! I did a lot this week myself for SD's birthday and a cake walk fund raiser. I was bad though and did a fair amount of quality control sampling.
Nixmom - WAHOO!!!!!! That is so awesome!! Onederland here you are!!! Congrats on all the hard work paying off!
Practice - Your wedding was beautiful!
Mercy - Don't sweat it too much, you'll get over this hump.
Diva - How are things going? If you can't get to the gym, concentrate on your food.
Hope everyone has a fabulous day!!! I don't know what my availability to check in this weekend will be, but have a great OP weekend too just in case!
alwe74
10-23-2009, 10:45 PM
Hi Everyone. Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I've been sick for the last week. I even missed the weigh in on Monday. I'll do better this week!!!
Practice-beautiful pictures...you look so happy!!!
Practice-beautiful pictures...you look so happy!!!
retiredone
10-24-2009, 04:00 PM
Is anyone having trouble logging on to fitday? I am and I'm having withdrawal pains.
maryshady
10-24-2009, 04:25 PM
Did great at the Fall Fest last night. Ordered a turkey sub and ate 1/2 with a small bag of pretzels and diet soda or water all night. Scale was back down this morning from TOM all week.
Nixmom-WooHoo on getting to onderland. I need to come join you in bootcamp.:carrot::carrot:
Mercy-My body is the same way. It loves 180 and it is constantly fighting me to stay in the 170's. Be patient it will come off again. Mine always does. :hug:
Alwe-Sorry to hear you were sick. Glad you are feeling better and can be back with us. :)
Everyone else have a great cheat free weekend.:D
Nixmom-WooHoo on getting to onderland. I need to come join you in bootcamp.:carrot::carrot:
Mercy-My body is the same way. It loves 180 and it is constantly fighting me to stay in the 170's. Be patient it will come off again. Mine always does. :hug:
Alwe-Sorry to hear you were sick. Glad you are feeling better and can be back with us. :)
Everyone else have a great cheat free weekend.:D
practiceliving
10-24-2009, 07:08 PM
Thank you for all the compliments on the wedding photos, ladies!
I have a new motivation - one of my best friends just asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding in August 2010. While I'd love to be at goal long before then, it certainly lights a new fire under me to get crackin'!
I have a new motivation - one of my best friends just asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding in August 2010. While I'd love to be at goal long before then, it certainly lights a new fire under me to get crackin'!
Nixmom
10-25-2009, 11:56 AM
Morning girls. Just weighed in! Down 3 lbs this week! :carrot:
Retired - I was having fiday issues as well. Although I am not suppossed to be calorie counting, old habits die hard. And when I cant access my log... it becomes all I can THINK about!
Practice - you get to wear another fabulous dress! Right on! Get crackin' girl. This is perfect motivation to get you moving again!
Mary - bootcamp has definitely lit the fire. But I am finding that the diet is EXTREMELY important. I would also recommend a doing a Colon Cleanse (I know how icky, scary, bleck!) But I got a $10 Acai Berry Easy Cleanse at Walmart and it works GENTLY! I am a new believer in them. (this from a girl who was lucky to visit the toity for that 1 every 3 days). You can do it!
Alwe - hope you have a better week. We have 3 sick kids right now and are walking on eggshells to not get it ourselves. Heres to a healthy week for ya!
Nella- OP weekend it is! I'm in!
Well girls... I'm all dressed to the shoes to get going on my house. Gotta get some breakfast in me and get on with the day. Dont forget to weigh in ladies!
Retired - I was having fiday issues as well. Although I am not suppossed to be calorie counting, old habits die hard. And when I cant access my log... it becomes all I can THINK about!
Practice - you get to wear another fabulous dress! Right on! Get crackin' girl. This is perfect motivation to get you moving again!
Mary - bootcamp has definitely lit the fire. But I am finding that the diet is EXTREMELY important. I would also recommend a doing a Colon Cleanse (I know how icky, scary, bleck!) But I got a $10 Acai Berry Easy Cleanse at Walmart and it works GENTLY! I am a new believer in them. (this from a girl who was lucky to visit the toity for that 1 every 3 days). You can do it!
Alwe - hope you have a better week. We have 3 sick kids right now and are walking on eggshells to not get it ourselves. Heres to a healthy week for ya!
Nella- OP weekend it is! I'm in!
Well girls... I'm all dressed to the shoes to get going on my house. Gotta get some breakfast in me and get on with the day. Dont forget to weigh in ladies!
Echo
10-25-2009, 05:57 PM
Sorry I've been MIA!!
alot to catch up on, so sorry for lack of personals! but have read all your messages and caught up!
I do want to say though, beautiful wedding pictures practiceliving! you looked stunning as bride. loved your dress!! you lookedso good! and congratulations on getting married !
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Diva nice to have you back!
Mercy =- thanks for keeping the dares going!! you so totally rock! love ya!
and retire Isabella !! you are awesome on the dares thanks!
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Today my cousin came over with her 2 daughters 4 and 7. they are so cute bless. played with them. I remember what Jillian says, its good to be active with the kids, its good for them and for you! I usually play "make believe with them" and this time, we played aliens on mars lol. the 7 year old had a poster of mars, so i stuck that up. and then i had these little teddy bears as aliens. and then we made the rest up. i usually let the kids decide the story and just help a little now and then, they really love it. in the beginning we were getting the tree house ready, by painting and chopping wood, which would then later on turn into a space ship haha.
later on the 4 year old saw my dumbells, the 3lb and 6lbs and wanted to hold them and exercise with them lol.
so i gave her something else, but it was really light and she wasnt having it. haha. so i let her hold the 3lb one, but i held it so she wouldnt feel any of the weight of it. and she was lifting it up and down with her two hands and me holding it.
then later on, we did some cardio work haha. we did jumping jacks and running on the spot. and crouching down and jumping up... and she really got into it and then she wanted to be the one to tell me what to do. so she was telling me to run and jump haha and told me when to stop lol. Little Jillian in the making!
then later on i timed both of them doing sprints, they loved it! kids have so much energy. i must have burned like 200 calories just playing with them haha and running around with them.
and then the 7year old was telling me that she has a wii. so planning on going over to play with her sometime next week. i think that will burn some calories! hehe we''re gonna have a tennis match lol.
i love how jillian always talks about being active with kids, its so true. you dont need to go a gym. kids can really tire you out! haha.
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this week has been terrible on the weight , food and exercise wise. so i'm taking a freebie on monday, as i've gained weight again! gah! i'm blaiming TOM! but now that i've recovered from cramps and heavy TOM, i'm gonna hit the workouts HARD this week! and be careful with my calories. i turn into a hungry monster during TOM. and i do know that your metabolism does slightly increase before and during TOM.
today i did week 2 of C25K and then rode my exercise bike and burned 500 calories, did interval training. then played with the kids. so in total burned 1000 calories. i was planning on doing yoga aswell tonight, but i'm feeling tired now. so will not push myself too much.
have a great sunday night everyone! i promise to bring my A game this week!!
alot to catch up on, so sorry for lack of personals! but have read all your messages and caught up!
I do want to say though, beautiful wedding pictures practiceliving! you looked stunning as bride. loved your dress!! you lookedso good! and congratulations on getting married !
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Diva nice to have you back!
Mercy =- thanks for keeping the dares going!! you so totally rock! love ya!
and retire Isabella !! you are awesome on the dares thanks!
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Today my cousin came over with her 2 daughters 4 and 7. they are so cute bless. played with them. I remember what Jillian says, its good to be active with the kids, its good for them and for you! I usually play "make believe with them" and this time, we played aliens on mars lol. the 7 year old had a poster of mars, so i stuck that up. and then i had these little teddy bears as aliens. and then we made the rest up. i usually let the kids decide the story and just help a little now and then, they really love it. in the beginning we were getting the tree house ready, by painting and chopping wood, which would then later on turn into a space ship haha.
later on the 4 year old saw my dumbells, the 3lb and 6lbs and wanted to hold them and exercise with them lol.
so i gave her something else, but it was really light and she wasnt having it. haha. so i let her hold the 3lb one, but i held it so she wouldnt feel any of the weight of it. and she was lifting it up and down with her two hands and me holding it.
then later on, we did some cardio work haha. we did jumping jacks and running on the spot. and crouching down and jumping up... and she really got into it and then she wanted to be the one to tell me what to do. so she was telling me to run and jump haha and told me when to stop lol. Little Jillian in the making!
then later on i timed both of them doing sprints, they loved it! kids have so much energy. i must have burned like 200 calories just playing with them haha and running around with them.
and then the 7year old was telling me that she has a wii. so planning on going over to play with her sometime next week. i think that will burn some calories! hehe we''re gonna have a tennis match lol.
i love how jillian always talks about being active with kids, its so true. you dont need to go a gym. kids can really tire you out! haha.
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this week has been terrible on the weight , food and exercise wise. so i'm taking a freebie on monday, as i've gained weight again! gah! i'm blaiming TOM! but now that i've recovered from cramps and heavy TOM, i'm gonna hit the workouts HARD this week! and be careful with my calories. i turn into a hungry monster during TOM. and i do know that your metabolism does slightly increase before and during TOM.
today i did week 2 of C25K and then rode my exercise bike and burned 500 calories, did interval training. then played with the kids. so in total burned 1000 calories. i was planning on doing yoga aswell tonight, but i'm feeling tired now. so will not push myself too much.
have a great sunday night everyone! i promise to bring my A game this week!!
maryshady
10-26-2009, 07:42 AM
Sorry girls I had a gain this week. Definitely back on plan and starting to workout again today.
Iwanawurkit
10-26-2009, 08:01 AM
One pound weight loss but I was hoping for more but didn't do the 30 day shred until yesterday. Oh my gosh.....I couldn't make it to the end and today I can barely lift my arms. Maybe I will try again this evening but this morning.....I can barely lift my arms to drink my coffee. Hope everyone else has a good weigh in.
dream710
10-26-2009, 09:14 AM
Morning team! Had a good weigh in this morning down 2lbs :carrot: I made a few changes in my diet and started jogging everyday and its helped! :carrot: Had pretty good weekend, spent 3 hours working in the yard, didn't get everything accomplished that I wanted to but it looks better than it did. Took Saturday off from jogging, but picked back up yesterday and was very happy with myself. I managed to jog 2.25 miles without stopping. Its been a long time since I've been able to do that, next goal....3.2 miles non stop!
Iwana-hopefully your muscles loosen up as the day goes on!
Echo-great to have you back! Kids are so much fun aren't they!
Nixmom-woohoo on the 3lbs. Bootcamp sounds really tough, but its working, soo keep up the hard work.
practice-what beautiful wedding pics, you looked great! Sorry that you have to give up your trainer, but you can take what you've learned from the trainer and use it at home.
Mary-glad to hear the pain is getting better. How is your son's friend doing?
Nella-its nice to get compliments like that! Makes all that hard work worth it!
Diva-nice to have you back as well. Sounds like you are going thru some rough times...Hang in there girl.
Retire-where you lives sounds so beautiful, no wonder you love to go on your walks. How'd the baking go? Think this next weekend I'm going to make chocolate chip cookies...do think I could substitute applesauce for the butter?
Anyways I best get DD off to school. Everyone have a great day!
Iwana-hopefully your muscles loosen up as the day goes on!
Echo-great to have you back! Kids are so much fun aren't they!
Nixmom-woohoo on the 3lbs. Bootcamp sounds really tough, but its working, soo keep up the hard work.
practice-what beautiful wedding pics, you looked great! Sorry that you have to give up your trainer, but you can take what you've learned from the trainer and use it at home.
Mary-glad to hear the pain is getting better. How is your son's friend doing?
Nella-its nice to get compliments like that! Makes all that hard work worth it!
Diva-nice to have you back as well. Sounds like you are going thru some rough times...Hang in there girl.
Retire-where you lives sounds so beautiful, no wonder you love to go on your walks. How'd the baking go? Think this next weekend I'm going to make chocolate chip cookies...do think I could substitute applesauce for the butter?
Anyways I best get DD off to school. Everyone have a great day!
Echo
10-26-2009, 09:38 AM
Thanks Dream710! :hug:
way to go on the 2lb loss thats fantastic!! :celebrate: :broc:
wow im so impressed by your jogging! i can only jog for 1 minute and half at a time! and thats me still dying !! i'm doing C25K week 2 at the moment.
i really admire people who can run and jog.
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quick question Blue Team.
Who is setting this weeks challenge and what is it going to be ? :)
way to go on the 2lb loss thats fantastic!! :celebrate: :broc:
wow im so impressed by your jogging! i can only jog for 1 minute and half at a time! and thats me still dying !! i'm doing C25K week 2 at the moment.
i really admire people who can run and jog.
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quick question Blue Team.
Who is setting this weeks challenge and what is it going to be ? :)
GirlyGirlSebas
10-26-2009, 10:51 AM
Marianne - Your pictures are beautiful!
Hi Friends! No, I didnt drop off the face of the earth. I've been taking a sabbatical from 3FC and dieting to get my head on straight. Things in life seemed to be going down hill.....kids fighting more, mouthing off and being disrespectul, Hubby and I spatting too much, house a mess, finances a mess. I realized that I had been concentrating too much on the physical aspect of my life and totally neglecting the spiritual side. My faith has been the center of my life since I was 10, but I had let it slip away. We finally decided to buckle down and find a church home. We did find an awesome church that the whole family loves. We've been attending for 6 weeks now. Slowly, I'm starting to get my life back together. I'm finding that concentrating on my spiritual life seems to bring everything else back in line, including my food addiction. Now, I'm ready to tackle this again.
Anyways, I do apologize for not being here for everyone. But, I'm here now and will stay around through the end.
Hi Friends! No, I didnt drop off the face of the earth. I've been taking a sabbatical from 3FC and dieting to get my head on straight. Things in life seemed to be going down hill.....kids fighting more, mouthing off and being disrespectul, Hubby and I spatting too much, house a mess, finances a mess. I realized that I had been concentrating too much on the physical aspect of my life and totally neglecting the spiritual side. My faith has been the center of my life since I was 10, but I had let it slip away. We finally decided to buckle down and find a church home. We did find an awesome church that the whole family loves. We've been attending for 6 weeks now. Slowly, I'm starting to get my life back together. I'm finding that concentrating on my spiritual life seems to bring everything else back in line, including my food addiction. Now, I'm ready to tackle this again.
Anyways, I do apologize for not being here for everyone. But, I'm here now and will stay around through the end.
practiceliving
10-26-2009, 11:34 AM
My weigh-in this morning was good - dropped all the weight I gained on the honeymoon! Now I can get back to getting rid of weight I haven't already lost. :P We didn't get a chance to grocery shop this weekend, so we're going after work tonight. It's hard to stay OP if there's no food in the cupboards!
We did a huge cleaning of our apartment this weekend. Does anyone else find it easier to drop pounds when the spaces around them are clean and tidy? I guess removing the physical clutter helps remove some of the mental clutter?
Rhonda - what a great realization! I'm glad that your new church and commitment to your faith is strengthening you, and helping your whole family. Very happy to see you back here!
We did a huge cleaning of our apartment this weekend. Does anyone else find it easier to drop pounds when the spaces around them are clean and tidy? I guess removing the physical clutter helps remove some of the mental clutter?
Rhonda - what a great realization! I'm glad that your new church and commitment to your faith is strengthening you, and helping your whole family. Very happy to see you back here!
suzie42
10-26-2009, 12:08 PM
Hi guys!
:spid:
Sorry to say I only maintained this week, but at least no gain.
I'm going to get crackin' this week!
:badbat:
Have a great week everyone!
:haphal: :sklol: :witch: :bat: :dracula: :ghost: :frank: :witch2:
~Suzie
:cheer3: :goodluck: everyone! :cheer3:
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:spid:
Sorry to say I only maintained this week, but at least no gain.
I'm going to get crackin' this week!
:badbat:
Have a great week everyone!
:haphal: :sklol: :witch: :bat: :dracula: :ghost: :frank: :witch2:
~Suzie
:cheer3: :goodluck: everyone! :cheer3:
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Soon2BFitChick
10-28-2009, 01:48 AM
Hi y'all!!! Congrats Rhonda on finding a church home. We want to find one here too. We are still members in our old hometown churches! Not good. But when we go here, we go to Lakewood, or we did before it moved. Haven't been to the new one. Glad to hear you are back too! I have tonsil surgery and was missing in action too. :)
Hi Marianne and everyone who said hiya to me and good luck with my new babies and all that. Thank you for caring. :hug:
I'm so tired. So much going on but worth every minute. :)
Will stop in soon again, big hugs to each of you, so glad to see so many are still in the challenge! Don't you all love this place? :dance:
Hugs, Selina :hug:
Hi Marianne and everyone who said hiya to me and good luck with my new babies and all that. Thank you for caring. :hug:
I'm so tired. So much going on but worth every minute. :)
Will stop in soon again, big hugs to each of you, so glad to see so many are still in the challenge! Don't you all love this place? :dance:
Hugs, Selina :hug: