wow, ok, never will I remember what went with who, but will give it a shot :
redballoon - It was an ongoing situation. I am not impressing anyone with my walking and nutrition... it was that I am not worried about trying to impress anyone, and just focus on me
Again... long story, and since it doesn't have a happy ending, won't bore you with the details. I am trying to figure out the time differences with us too,
Almost like a challenge now,
Mamakat - Way to go making time for the gym!!!! You take dusting tools or anything else you need...and remember cleaning is burning of calories too! It's even an option on MFP! LOL! I love that feature! I am borderline anal-retentive, but because of my long work hours, not home to clean often - therefore it's an out of ordinary activity and I do log each time I do it
Gotta take a calorie burn anywhere ya can! :P You sound like I did with my food intake before working with nutritionist. She totally has me retrained now. I never used to eat breakfast, used to be just a cup of coffee. I was a big carb eater, or sweets... I guess that would be sweet carbs,
Once that was taken out, it's tough to meet calories, even find myself scrambling at the end of the night to get more in. Alas, there are days that time doesn't allow though
Krystal - I only officially weigh in once a week, but unofficially twice a week. I don't think I could liberate myself this early on to not look at the scale though. Although I do find it strange when different clothes are fitting and I am going up and down the same 2Lbs for 3 weeks with no progression... yet the clothes fitting, sizing changes.... maybe the scale is around to just taunt us?
I do use it to motivate myself though. If the numbers go up or even... then I tend to push myself more... which is probably why the inches come off - I can't guarantee I would push as hard without that taunting number staring me in the face though. How are you feeling? Recovered from pushing yourself to the limits yet?
Diana -
so good to see you peeking in all accountable every morning. I think you should know what a huge inspiration you are to us (or especially to me). I see the numbers you lost, the difference to how you appear now, and I stand in utter awe. Yet you also boost others and still make us feel like we help keep you going! What an amazing person!!!! Thank you
Solarplant - good luck with your meet at the starter. I hope you get told what it is you are looking for in the way of answers. I also hope you have a lovely holiday!!!
jomatho - I am so glad the foot is feeling better!!!
That is awesome news! A new bathroom, a new look, a total redecor..and now... now you can run too!!! Life can be so good sometimes, right? Working out IS having a life!!!! A longer life due to the right choices even...so I say... that's LIVING!!!
Kayla - I am glad you are saying it won't get you down, and I hope you can live it as much as you say it... cause it was a weekend, and ultimately we are human. That is what makes this a journey and not just a "trip" of sorts... it's struggles AND victories...and honestly I think we appreciate the victories more BECAUSE of the struggles
Keep today clean and on plan... then, worry about tomorrow... then the next day - eventually you form habits, good ones that replace the old ones...and then it will seem like not-so-much of a struggle. Or that's my theory anyway
I want to take a minute and say Thank you! All of you have been so utterly supportive while I heard bad news. Melissa brought up a point that hit me: Me first, then the family, then the job. And she was right when she said it's easy to forget... I do tend to lose sight sometimes, as I am a natural workaholic, honestly. Also with the military upbringing of you bring your "A" game at ALL times, if you aren't the best, work until you become the best...if you ARE the best, then find a new challenge. That is where I am at now, trying to find that new challenge. Since this job IS the way I support my family, it's easy to forget the line up of priorities. When I hit that last brick wall, it crumbled me in a way that becomes hard to explain.... however the working it out over the weekend, the seclusion I did to myself to clear the thoughts, and the support from all of you helped me to see this - I AM still facing a new challenge! A challenge of myself! Not only have I taken off over 40Lbs, improved my nutrition levels, but also, I AM the best at what I do at work AND I am entering school again in January (there's the new challenge). I have refocused, I have put me in the mix, and I am moving forward and I seriously want to say thank you! You all have been amazing! Even those that didn't know what to offer for advice, you still lent a shoulder, an ear (or eyes in this case, lol), and an empathetic heart. Priceless! Due to that, this stumbling block has been made into a stepping stone and has not derailed the weight loss journey. I know this is long-winded (have a tendency to do that every now and then), but I don't do the whole sentimental/emotional thing very often, so it spews forth when I do let it.
to everyone!
my foot isn't hurting me today, AND my gf cannot walk tomorrow morning, so you know what that means, I will ruuuuuuuuunnnnnn! Provided I get a good nights sleep tonight, that is. I am dogging it right now, but I am just going to stick it out and go to bed early tonight. Jeesh, I need to get a life, I am looking forward to exercising. 
....but I'm not gonna let it bring me down...and I'm not even gonna post my weight, it's depressing! Hoping most is water weight!
Crazy!
