Not related to weight or anything AT ALL...but....

two great pieces of news:

-- Just got accepted to transfer to Northeastern University (still have 3 more schools to hear from though)

-- Just found out that I was cast in a 3-hour special to air on the History Channel

woohoo!

Happy Hump Day...

I hope that everyones day has went well. Mine is almost over and I am ready to head home.

artsnsmarts - congrats on both accounts...how exciting. What is the documentary about?

liapizzaria - 2 weeks...you poor thing. I guess I am one of the lucky ones where my TOM really isn't that bad. 4-5 days and it is gone, never really had cramps either. Never heard of BJs Brewery, but a salad seems like a safe bet to me. I like to take the salad spritsers with me - they are fairly smaller then the full size bottles of dressing and fit nicely in your purse.

cats tongue - you must be a very crafty girl to make such nice gifts. I wish I could do something like that - you are very thoughtful!

I hope that everyone has a great evening.

hmmm today has been a good day. I've done a lot and feel pretty satisfied. Just have some dishes to do and some lazing about. :p

artsnsmarts - congrats!

liapizzaria - it feels so great to be at the end of term!!! I have no ideas for veggies...

lovinlife- Thanks. I do like to craft. Hopefully they will end up nice. lol. Try an easy craft sometime! You'd be surprised at how easy some things are.

I am back from the abyss... ;) DB graduated from Officer Candidate School on Friday... so proud! Between the 4 days in Newport and Turkey Day... I'm 3 lbs heavier. :( So, I've got to kick it back into action!!! I am happy to say that my goal for DB's grad was to be -30 lbs... and I was.... but, now, I'm not! I need to stick with this forum and stick to journaling my food... oh, and I've been slacking with the walking. Those are my 3 goals ... to get back to those things and stick with them even though the holidays are hard for losing:) (maintained through the new year would be great;)!)

Sorry, I can't comment to everyone:(... BUT, I'll be back into the groove soon!

i think it would help... any movement is a step up... but i do suggest getting the WATP dvd... they are awesome and one of my favorite things to do when i get home from work....

ps: i never thought i'd EVER say that about exercise

So yesterday was a tough day. I did great calorie wise, but I was in such a blue mood. I was crying about my mom all day..literally all day. I havent done that since last year when she first passed away. It's a very lonely spot to be in because no one quite understands what your going through- unless they have been there. Maybe its just the holidays coming up? I dunno...it was just such a off day for me yesterday. BUT..Today is a new day and I'm going to make sure that it is great! The good news is that I didn't turn to food yesterday when I was down which is what got me to my 40lb weight gain in the first place!!

Good Morning Ladies!!

I'm getting a late start this morning, but it has NOT been good. Yesterday was a perfect eating day!! I'm talking nothing off-plan went in my mouth, then I get on the scale this morning and I'm up 1lb to 196! TOM is next week and I'm cramping already but I only use that excuse when I've been eating badly, but that's not the case now and it's driving me insane.

I got a good 20min of power walking in yesterday while watching this weeks episode of HOUSE. I'm really upset about this.

I have eczema and with all the dry weather that we are having down here in Texas it is flaring up all over my back.

There are TWO places that I never want to go back to in my life and that's: gaining all that weight back and having rash ALL OVER my skin again. It seems like that's where I'm headed and it's driving me crazy!! It's like I'm not in control of anything right now.

liapizzaria - I barely make it through my simple 5 day of TOM...but 2 weeks...you are def. a SOLDIER.

sxul - thanks for the advice girl!!

hope2lose - welcome back...we missed you...

artsnsmarts - you go girl...keep us posted on when it will air...i've got tivo...

Have a Great Day Ladies!!!

omg...okay i just got my spirits lifted a little...someone just came in and asked me 'where i'm wasting away to? you don't even look like the same person in the face!'

even though it's been awhile since i've seen her it still feels good to hear it again...i'm staying away from the scale for the next week...i will not get back on until next friday...PROMISE...

i'm :) now...

Wow...it's quiet around here!!!

Good morning to those who are listening!!

The scale was stuck at 196 again...it really upsets me to see a number so close to 200 back on the scale again.

I'm going to start the South Beach Diet tomorrow...I did Phase 1 in the begining of Feb and lost about 12lbs. I know what to buy and what to cook...and I remember not feeling deprived or starved. I do remember the first 2-3 days being the hardest so pray for me. I'm starting it on a Sat because I have to work all weekend so but I don't have to be there until 2pm so I can start the first 2 days w/o a cup of coffee, which is the only thing that keeps me sane in the morning with the kids at the school.

My friend keeps reminding me that TOM is next week and I should just chalk it up to that. That's fine but it still does not change the fact that I need to lose more weight to be happy.

I hope all you ladies have a wonderful day!

Hey Jana!!!

I do hope the South Beach Diet works for ya!

I made my way back to the gym for the first time since Sunday! I felt so strong today, lots of energy, all of that good stuff. However, I know i'll feel it ALL tomorrow.

Happy Friday!

Haven't been able to hang out as much - work has been crazy lately, but I still try and check in at least once a day so I can stay caught up.

jana - hang in there...I definately know how frustrating it is when the scale won't move, but if you are doing everythign right it has to budge eventually....right.

kim - good job getting yourself back to the gym.

Have a great weekend!

I've lost 1.5 inches off my waist this week. yay!

Also, jusj, I did south beach and it was an ok diet, good luck. :D

hi everyone! im back! yay!

how is everyone!??!?!

remember- good luck powering through finals. ive been there. this semester im stressed because ive already turned my one in and my WHOLE GPA is riding on that one grade! yikeso!

anyways im going to be around more just wanted to say hi.

Good morning.

It's saturday and I definitely have my first final tonight at 7pm. Ew. Who decided that it was a good idea to have an exam at 7pm on a saturday? Idiot schedular. :p

I'm gonna head outside here for bit, just to get some fresh air and relax. I plan to study all day, taking little breaks here and there to just keep my mind going. :D

Also tomorrow I am going to weigh in and take some "official" measurements. I haven't done this for awhile. I've just been measuring my waist here and there to make sure I haven't gained a lot of weight.... But I haven't weighed in for like 3 weeks. I'm sort of nervous... Still it'll be good to know where I'm standing I guess.

I also cannot wait for tomorrow just because I have all sorts of good busy-to-do stuff planned, like cleaning out my room, organizing my room, cleaning the main room, doing some crafting. Going swimming or maybe skating. I'm such a dork because cleaning makes me happy, and I can't wait for tomorrow to do it.

Alright ladies, I'm sure I'll be back....

readyfreddy - Once again welcome back!!!

lottie - Congrats on the 1.5 inches gone!!!! *whistles* that's quite a bit. Do you have a totally number of inches lost from your waist since starting?

jana - Good luck with south beach. And what a compliment!!! Makes you feel so much more motivated to know people are noticing doesn't it?

Kim Renee - Awesome for you for getting to the gym! And it really does make you feel strong doesn't it. Especially if it's been a while since you've gone.

Thanks Cats_tongue! I wasn't going today for various excuses, but i ended up going anyway!!! I feel so great after getting into a slump. Let's hope I keep this up. Oh, excuse me, I WILL keep this up!