Here we go again is back!!!!
 

Hey girls! I haven't been around for months let's just say I could barely even seen the wagon.... well, I'm back. I've gained 20 pounds and I can't go back to over 300 again!

My clothes are barely fitting and I'm not buying new ones... I already got rid of my fat clothes months ago.

So I am back and I'm declaring that I'm on the wagon. I'm eating right and exercising and no stopping me now.

I know that I can't do it on my own so I'm here and aint going nowhere!

Are there any girls out there that remember me? :) I miss all y'all! Show me love!

Here we go again again!!!!!!
LOL - couldn't help myself, but that IS the right attitude! You'll be in smaller clothes in no time!

I REMEMBER YOU!!!!

Damnit, I think I remember that you have a badass name, and I'm going to butcher it... Bronwyn? Or am I totally off base here!? Whatever, spunky redhead!!! :D

[EDIT: DAMNIT!!! Heather. Why did I have entirely the wrong name? I guess I know someone who looks like you with that name. Either way, I remember you from 3FC, even if you weren't the one I had on Facebook!!!!!! Welcome back honey!]

Anyhow. We all falter at some point, and most of us gain a few back, whether it be 2 lbs or 20. ****, it's taken me three years to lose 35 lbs. But the important thing is that you come back! You've done it before, you can do it again... and this time you can take it even further than you did last time. You're gonna see that goal number this time, chica, I just know it!

Welcome back!

hi heather.

glad to see you back and i hope all is well in your world. im still here and ive gained as well and im here for a final time to reach goal. no starting over for me anymore!

love ya girlie!

Souv- Thanks girl so appreciate it!

Jeb- My name is Heather, but like the name you came up with! lol It's so good to hear from you. I'm glad you're doing good.

Brie- What up girl? How are things in the show me state? I've missed you! I'm hear for the long haul for sure now. We must catch up...

Thanks for the welcome back, I was scared no one would remember me.

Heather - I remember you tooo! Welcome back!!

-Aimee

HWGA -- I DEFINITELY remember you!! I'm back (way heavier than when I joined last time. Booooo!) and so is Taylor...if you remember her.

Do YOU remember ME? Haha

Swim- Hey girl!

Arts- I so remember you!!! I'm glad you're back too. are you still doing the dancing thing? aww the good ol day hwga.... that makes me feel like I can do it like i once did!

Yeah I am!! Not so much ballet anymore because the studio is reaaaaaaaaaalllyy far away and I haven't had the time/money.... but I'm in a Jazz class this coming semester with a REALLY hard teacher. It's 90 mins Mon/Wed, and I'm really excited.....slash sorta nervous. My ballet technique is REALLY solid, which makes Jazz kinda hard, haha!!

I've actually gotten really into Spinning lately, which I always thought I would HAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATE!

Hey Heather, I just came back after several months and am many miles away from the wagon too! Glad you're back!

PS: Jess, it's great to see you too! You're lookin' hot in your profile picture girl!!!

HWGA - HI HONEY!! Yes, a bunch of us are back and kicking butt again. How are you? How is the boy? Did you move in with him? What is new! We missed you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Love you, Heather!)

OMGosh!!! --- *tears of joy* :lol:

Hooray, Hooray the gangs all here!!

How awesome to see all of you girls back together again!

Welcome Back HWGA!!! I thought you left me here!

Hi Heather!!!! I'm so glad you came back! It's good to see your pretty face in that av again :)

Welcome back!!

I was wondering where you had gone too!

Welcome Back!

Congratulations for jumping back on and declaring your weight loss goals again. You'll do great and we'll all be here to support each other :)

WELCOME BACK!!! :)

And I still have the quote from your signature written on my dry erase board and on an index card in my car!!!!

jelbb, artsnsmarts, shantroy, taylor86, heathermcg, jahjah1223, garstar, feral

i remember you all!

i am back on the wagon here as well and feeling great! this is the year to reach our goals ladies!

jahjah - a baby?!? congratulations!

I'm almost feeling like breaking out 30DS :lol:

Heather - I am starting from scratch myself.. had a terrible gain this last year due to moving and a stressful christmas! Glad to see you back.. was wondering what happened to yah!

-Aimee

Apparently I'm a noob compared to all you girls, but welcome back anyways!!!! :D

I'm jess too :wave:

Heather - there is absolutely no forgetting you. How's it going girl? Hope all is well. That 20 will be gone in no time.

Brie - how is everything going? What have you been up to post college? Updates please!

HAHAHA! We should totally do this for old times sake... and new times. I've been thinking about it, but it's a daunting task!!!!!

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!!!

Feral- I totally agree.....

Who's up for an Old Timers 30 DS reunion?????

And I totally have to share, I am GIDDY to see so many of you back. Not that I don't love the new girls as well... there's just something about getting reconnected with your old pals.

So, 30 DS..... Round 2??

Oh my goodness! It's great to see all of you! I feel like this is our own little reunion. I love each of you and each of you have made an impact on my life!

I started JM 30DS last week and I'm up for doing it with you all. I need it so bad!

Little update on me... I'm still with the boy. We are doing great. We have our ups and down but it's to be expected. It will be a year in March, which is my longest relationship ever... lol I know it's sad. Love my job. I just need to get my eating and work out in check and then I'll be great!

ok, so now that all the gang is back, I'm wondering if we should start a mini challenge for us? Any takers????

I forgot how much I need you all!

everything is good! i am a shady insurance saleslady ;) j/k i am an insurance agent and i am in st louis after a brief stay in kc for about 3 mos. i love my job although meeting quotas is stressful. i am still quite single but im okay with it. im approaching 27 and i think its great because i see that im not as worried about things that i dont have control over.

i gained a bunch of weight from living at home and traveling a lot for interviews and then for work training. i got to my highest weight of 220 and im down to 207.5 and plan to be at goal by 5/31. i changed my goal weight to an adult appropriate weight, i have a personal trainer who is amazing and inexpensive and i see her 3x a week and i am starting a couch to 10K this week!

k that was a lot but you are pretty much all caught up with my boring life lol

i would be but my trainer would give jillian a run for her money. i cant take anymore pain. but i would be interested in a challenge for all of us oldie but goodies :rofl:

I would definitely be up for some 30DS action! I am doing a 30 day challenge for EA sports active (love this game btw!), but could always do some more! I am going away for work this weekend, but I'll dust it off when I get back!

Who's up for an Old Timers 30 DS reunion????? - Love this HeatherMcG! I am feeling like an old timer, I turned the dreaded 3-0 a few months ago.. :o

-Aimee

Hi Heather! Ive been on this site for like 3 years and I dont know how many times Ive fallen off the wagon, lol. Two kids later and I think Ive lost a total of 10lbs, lol. But the great thing is that you are still trying and you havent given up! You get right back on that horse and try again! I am also in the California Bay Area, Hayward to be exact. Any places you like to go for exercise around here? I love the marina, but with all the rain I havent been there for a few days, its a great track though!

Seems to be all good in the hood with ya'll! :)

Who has an idea for a challenge?

Should it be based on time, inches, pounds, minutes???

Hi HWGA! It's been a while. You probably don't remember me very well, I think you had more of an impact on me than I've had on you, for sure. Now we just have to find Meredith! I would love to do a challenge or 30DS again, but being 6 months pregnant makes that a bit hard! ;) I've been MIA from the 20-somethings lately and have gained 18 lbs (though about 15 of that is pregnancy weight). I've been hiding out in the pregnancy section. I'm hoping I won't have such a hard time getting back on the wagon after this little one is born. I'm definitely not as heavy as I was with my first two. Anyway, it is so good to hear from you! I'm glad you're back. :) :hug:

Heather - im all for an accountability thread without it being an actual challenge. i dont do well at having to weigh in but i did the best when i "spoke" with you guys everyday and knew we were all being accountable to each other. i will weigh in if thats what the group decides but i just need love :love:

I remember you! :D Congratulations on getting back on the wagon-for good.;) I look forward to seeing your progress. You can do it.:hug:

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!