I'm cool with just an accountability thread...

and brie, I see wonderland is close for you!!!! :)

lol it is for the umpteenth time! ugh

no more backsliding!

im soooo over the 200's

I remember ALL of you! you guys were such an inspiration when i was first starting. And it's also a little comforting to know I'm not the only one who's struggled a bit.
I'm so glad to see everyone back. And it makes me excited to keep pushing forward. Would you guys mind if I join this accountability thread?

The title reminds me of the Backstreet boys song.

Everybody Rock your body, Everybody Rock your body now...Backstreets back come on. haha I'm a nerd what can I say. =P

But welcome back!

Jade- Of course!! The more the merrier!

I thought it might help if I posted my current plan and details so that everyone knows where I am. A lot has changed in the last few months that I think is important to my WL.

1. I got an elliptical for Christmas from my hubby! It stays is my living room and I use it every other day. I bought him a punching bag which hangs in the basement.
2 My workouts are planned out through March. 5/week with at least 20 minutes of cardio followed by punching bag, hand wegihts and a push up program.
3. I have my workout page set as my computer background. No excuses for not working out!
4. I have a 5 page Publisher document that keeps me on track. It has my workouts and weigh ins in calendar form. (Jan- March), a page for Saturday journal entries, and a page for rewards that includes my measurement chart (taken on Sat.).
5. My eating plan includes foods that are the least amount processed. I woulds say that we eat about 80% organic.

Yes, I may be overdoing the planning a little bit. But for me, it is what I need to stay OP. I had a few *aha* moments along the way...
a) I really had to give up the all or nothing mentality. I was sabotaging myself.
b) I am doing this for myself. Meaning, if I have to let something else go to get my workouts in, then, that's what has to happen. This also means that if hubby gives up, fine.... I am not. I will no longer let the people around me dictate what I do as far was my WL is goes.

So, that's where I am at! The scale has been taunting me with 255.4 for the last 3 weeks.... but I have lost 3 inches from my body!

What about you guys?

Wow Heather that's awesome! I'm so proud of you.

Brie- I'm right there with you! I need love too.

To everyone else: Thanks for the welcome back! I so needed that.

I'm still trying to find my way back to the determination I use to have. I can't find it just yet. I did start something this week. I'm trying to go without meat. I've gone all week which is really good for me. I haven't exercised at all this week, trying to get motivated. I have eaten better this week and lost a pound.

I like so idea of having an accountability thread. I do so much better that way besides I really like knowing how you all are doing!

Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well!!! :) And maybe this time next year instead of us all coming baack around.... we'll all be at/close to goal! :)

Feral- I totally agree!

So I'm eating my homemade lentil soup. It's so good. But today has been so hard! I'm wanting meat and sweets really bad.... it doesn't help that I work at a crisis residential facility with a full blown kitchen with lots and lots of food! grrr...

HANG IN THERE!!!! You and I both know the cravings will go away within a couple of days.... Sugar is the worst!!!!! But it's also one of the worst things FOR you....

so do we wanna keep this thread going or start a new one with some catchy name?

btw, my trainer is going out of town for a week so she wants us to come everyday until she leaves...looks like im 30 day shredding after all and i started friday lol.

i cant wait to see my changes by feb 8th. :)

heather - drink a glass of water everytime u want to eat something u cant. your tummy will be full and u will drink more water. that helps me sometimes

goal by5/31/10 for me. no exceptions i have bs'd far too long!

I totally think that we should have a fun name.... but, I don't have any ideas!! lol :lol:

As for me, I saw the scale move today! Down 2 lbs, too bad this isn't an official weigh in day!

If you would like to keep this thread going, but want a different title let me know and I will change it for you.

please junebug41 start one for us thats way cool!

im excited i really did miss you gals

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Hey Laura ;D I am in Hayward too. You and I are close in weigh/goal... I tried to find a place to send you a pm on this site... but I can't find it! LOL