Feral - that happens to me. That's actually what I use to say (aside from pee color) HEY YOU DRINK WATER.

Feral - definitely my lips, too. I've struggled with dry/cracked/peeling lips all my life and there was no lip gloss, chap stick, anything that would work...until I actually starting drinking a butt load of water and paying attention to how much I actually needed...and now my lips are perfectly plump and smooooth! That is, unless I fall down on drinking and then its not pretty, haha.

sooo many new faces...

I cant keep up

Except for whoever lives in Ireland I'm coming to stay with you :)

Feral- I drink a ton of water however last week I hadnt been drinking enough and I used all of my chapstick up lol

Stella-I'm so excited for you

Ladies I'm down to 191... thats 99 pounds lol... I hope I get another one before the weekend lol

I decided to take a mini vacation to visit my college roommate and another friend of mine about two hours away... I could use the company and a break... My house is just too hectic and my baby sister is just soooooo sad... and it just breaks my heart seeing her so heart broken

This little dude is awesome...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxDlC...layer_embedded

Ya know, I've never noticed, but yeah, I guess my lips do get better when I'm drinking more water. However, I just pee and pee and pee when I drink a lot. It's like I have to go every 30 minutes. Are y'all like this? I get so frustrated when I drink enough water because of my regular trips to pee...drives me crazy!

Ok, I think I can manage a better post this time. :) Had my official weekly weigh-in today. I am 2 pounds down from last week...wish it was more, but I'm taking it...2 is better than none.

Maddie: Welcome! I usually always feel just exhausted after a work out, but after going more than once a week (haha) you do usually start to feel better. Not only do you feel good because of the endorphins but your self-esteem is usually up because you actually went and exercised.

Ferel: What is reiki?

Stella: Congrats on hitting 169!! :carrot:

Misplaced: Yay on your hay! Haha...that rhymes.

Mittens: Welcome!

And Welcome to anyone else that is new. :D :carrot:

Woot!

Another one bites the dust!

I lost a pound in 2 days! W00t.

Haley 100. Woah. Congrats. That is so frickin' awesome.

Stella 169! Good number. Tee hee. Congrats!

Hi ladies... Mind if I join? Trying to carve out a niche here at 3FC, it's tough being new in such a big place! I've been enjoying reading your chats, you all sound like a lovely bunch o people :)

Boy, today is just not going my way. Everyone at work is on my case today it seems... I took my umbrella home yesterday and forgot to bring it back, and now it is storming, so my walk home will be a wet one!... managed to choke on soup at lunch (soup!)... BUT I am eating on plan and will not let all this ruin my plan to go home, have a snack, stick a chicken in the oven, and workout while it roasts. Then healthy dinner. More important on bad days to take care of myself than any other day, right?

Welcome abluvion...by choking on soup do you mean you accidentally breathed it instead of swallowing it? I...do that all the time. LOL. Sometimes I even choke on my own saliva. Even my internal organs are clumsy ;__; Anyways, I look forward to seeing you around! :)

:lol: Thanks aliquot for making me feel a little less like a doof. Happens to the best of us, it seems!

Way to go Stella!!!!! Woop woop!

Haley - congrats!!!!! BUT seriousally...give me your menu for a week would ya?? I am stuck stuck at 195! HELP ME!

Feral - I imagine your smaller than me, as your 10 pounds lighter, maybe more, and perhaps your mind has caught up with you!! Hence, your saggy butt!! But, I tried on the 13's as a joke and they fit so I bought them and they are now my fav pants, but I range anywhere from 13-15 and some pants are 16's! But I don't and will never again shop in a plus size store!

Jess- check that inbox!!!

Jazz - details on the date, come on!!!

Hi all!!

HaleyisLove: that is so wonderful that you're down by nearly 100lbs!! Good for you girl! :) I cannot wait for the day that I'm there!!! You must feel great!

sgregg: Thanks for the welcome! :) Yes I know what you mean. I hate forcing myself to go and I don't really like being there but afterwards I feel a little smug in myself (does sound awful! but in a good way!) Like I've accomplised something.

Feral: You're welcome for the reminder :D Can't say that I'm much of a fan of techno! What clubs do your dj friends work at??

abluvion: Welcome! I'm new here too :)

As for me!
I went to the gym, with all my reluctance and it was fine. I found myself wanting to give up after 8 mins if I had planned 10 on a machine but I told myself I would be mad at myself if I didn't finish it!! So I did! I didn't get as much in as I would like because I have a lot going on at the moment, but it's good that I went and got the best workout I could with the time I had!
I had an amazing lunch!! Before when I was losing weight I'd have a really boring salad with just lettuce, tomato and cucumber. Now I've started putting in corn, pickles, cheese, quorn (i'm a veggie!) and it is a thousand times better! I invested in more expensive tomatoes...I have to say it was totally worth it!!
Just back from a driving lesson and I have an assignment to do in the next 2 hours!!! So I best get to it!!

Hope you're all having a great day!

Hehe. I heart you. At least someone else had that thought :)

HaleyisLove just saw your comment about the one from ireland! That's me! You can stay anytime :D

Geez, we've been talkative today!!!

Haley ~ You're so close to 100!! That is absolutely amazing :)

Feral ~ I have had a countdown going since like February ;) We have 26 more days until summer break and I am so anxious!!! I have so much work to do to get ready for summer, but I don't have enough time or urge to get everything completed in time. Haha

Stella ~ Congrats on the 169!! That's great!

Jenny ~ I am so proud of myself that I don't need to shop in a plus size store anymore....even though Lane Bryant loved me so much! haha

I was supposed to stay after school with one of my students today to help her with some Spanish work and I was mildly happy when she had to cancel....haha. I made my way to the gym and did an hour on the elliptical. I managed to get a huge blister on my toe yesterday on my walk, so I might have looked kinda strange trying to finagle my foot so that I wouldn't hurt the blister. LOL

I might head to Kohl's at some point this week to try out a pair of those Reebok Easytone sneakers. I have a 30% off coupon and a gift card and they're on sale this week....so I could get them somewhat on the cheaper side. We'll see though. Anyone here have them?

Feral- i totally get that with my lips. it sucks!

Everyone who lost- congrats!

Everyone who's just trying to make it through the week alive-keep trucking on :)

I cant believe I am still unpacking xD But today I learnt something valuable- "pumped" means "f*cked" in personal trainer-speak.

"You're going to be so pumped after this work out!"
"This is going to really pump up your legs!"

Yeah I am totally "pumped" now for the rest of the day XD

Stella - **** YEAH! That is AWESOME!

Jenny - Responded anddddd dude, smallest jean size ever is a HUGE victory. I try on my pants...maybe once a week :)

Haley - Rock the big 100. I think the trip is necessary by the way. You need a small getaway, mentally.