Whoa Bea what a morning! And yes silverfish are disgusting...i see them occassionally too.

I am to a good start of the weekend. I am feeling refreshed. Sadly I have to work tomorrow but the bright side is that I am getting OT and I can not sabotage my eating because it will be like a regular day for me WOOHOO

SoMuch Were you tired after waking up from that dream? :) Dreams like that make me tired...

bea Thanks. I'm trying to find one, but I feel like it's so difficult!
I'd definitely get your cat checked out.

Atarimae oooo Nice winnings! That would make for a good evening. Very nice of the guy. :)

jmko The only problem with the rooms/shares section is that I have furniture for the common area....and if there are already roommates there with stuff, there won't be room for mine. :( And there is absolutely no way I'm parting with some of it. (like, one of the things is something my great grandfather built.)
Geez....does your boyfriend have something else going on in his life that could be stressing him out? It seems like he's trying to pick a fight with the e-harmony thing.

Cake I thought about buying when I first moved here, but houses are insanely expensive (like, half a million for a 2 bedroom condo in some areas) and I think I'm only going to stay here another year or two. So it didn't make sense to buy.
What do you think of WW? I thought about signing up for it recently, but for now I'm trying to track using sparkpeople.

beahawkins eww....silverfish....that makes my skin crawl. yuck yuck.

Well, I started getting my hopes up after emailing with a new potential roommate, and he said in one email that I was by far his #1 pick....and then in the next email he nearly did a 180 and was like "and if it doesn't work out...bla bla bla" we haven't even met yet, so I'm at a loss. All I did was send him a lot of links to apts I liked (per his request). Sigh...need to think happy thoughts.

No set weekend plans for me. Going to look at a couple of apts/condos, going to meet with the latest potential roommate. Homework. Yada yada yada....

I want to go to the movies to see Pitch Perfect and Taken 2. There was a groupon deal yesterday where I could get a movie ticket for $4 (value up to $12) so I bought two. :) I think it's a pretty awesome deal when I can go see two movies for less than the price of one!

This guy brings in this huge breakfast for people who work the weekends...I told him please do not worry about me. Everyone is ragging on me because I will miss it. UGH I hate that..You f*ckers do not have weight issues and those of you who do, simply don’t care!!! Sorry End of my rant

cakebatter: I know what you mean about being happier outside of the fighting relationship. Our relationship isn't all bad, we've a lot of really good times but we've also had some really REALLY rough patches. Does it sound like I'm justifying? *sigh* Boyfriend AND ex-boyfriend? No bueno. People in the same departments tend to get really close with each other. Did things end badly with this ex?

bea: Self-sabotaging sounds like me. I'm trying to be an adult and not do it this time and not let my pride get in the way. But it's really hard sometimes *whine* I do love him. He just drives me crazy. We're still kind of new so we're still learning about each other. My cat used to stalk, paw, and eat silverfish. Ugh. I don't miss that.

ballerina: Sometimes I think the bf is just really immature and is just trying to get even or whatever. I'm hoping to give him the benefit of the doubt, but who knows. I know about the furniture...hm...I'd keep an eye out at both sections. You never know what you'll find. There may be people with minimal common room furniture. Anyway, hope things work out with the new prospective. If not, move here! I've got plenty of space in my house, haha! Movie tickets for $4??? That would never happen here.

It's finally FRIDAY!!!! I'm so excited for the weekend. Last weekend was totally shot from fighting with the BF and my cat drama. So, I still haven't found my kitty, and after walking around I've found 5 different cats that all have the same coloring as mine, but are NOT mine. And two of them keep following me home and now hang out on my porch. *sigh*

No real plans for the weekend, but I'll be glad to be away from work! I also weighed in this morning at 162.8! It's not really weigh in day, but I'll take it! I keep wondering how long I'm going to have to be on Medifast to drop all the weight I need to. I know I put 130 down on my ticker as goal, but the Medifast weight calculator suggested 122. That seems so far away!!!! I was always about 110 in high school, then in college hovered around 130-145 and I thought I was fat then. Oh jeez, what I would give to be down to 130 again. The last time I did the weight loss thing my goal weight was 135 and I stopped at about 140 because I was satisfied with the way I looked and felt. I'm wondering if that's what's going to happen again. I guess it depends on how badly I'm craving french fries, haha.

Atarimae - I hope switching my stuff around works too! Yay for getting 50 bucks!

jmko - I know I'm going to do it twice a week regardless, maybe 3 if I can get it in a 3rd time. I'm not a gym rat and I don't want to be in the gym every day, lol, but I know what I need to do to get to where I want to be. I've moved up to the 40lbs pre-loaded barbell and that makes me feel good, lol. As for your boyfriend... that is ridiculous and honestly I wouldn't want to be with someone who had so little trust in me or wouldn't talk things through with me. And for your cat, did she run away or did she pass? Either way, hugs for you cause I know I couldn't imagine what it would be like if I lost my cat. :hug: Hopefully things get better soon!

CakeBatter - I suppose I could go straight after work too, but it messes with meal times and such and I can't work out on an empty stomach. Since I lowered my calories I'd probably have to find some kind of filling snack I could eat in the car. I don't know what that would be right now though, lol. As for the other things, glad your weight training is going well! I wish I could lift that much, lol. And as for your bf, I hope he gets the job but that is an awkward situation! Hope everything turns out well.

beahawkins - I've learned that if I want fast food, Sonic, McD's, whatever, it's best to just go with either an entree or a side -- not both. However, < 3lbs of a gain isn't too serious, so you should be alright! I wouldn't worry. :)

QuietBallerina -- That right there is why, although I would love to move out, I'm seriously considering waiting until I can afford to live on my own before I try to live on my own, lol, unless I meet someone I can live with before then. People are so sketchy!!


As for MEEE... weight loss is meh. I didn't lose a single pound this week. I'm also in the week prior to my period now, so hopefully I'm due for a woosh or something soon. I've been really good about being on plan, though, so hopefully things will move along.

I found out one of the full-time employees in my department at work is retiring at the end of the month, and I'm pretty sure I'm the only one that's available for a full-time position out of the people in my team! I'm really excited and honestly, if I don't get this position, there's seriously something wrong because I do far more than my fair share for my department and for my store. I don't know what they did before they had me to cover their asses!

I need to go out and be social. I wish some of you lived around here so we could go to the fair together and ride rides, lol.

I'll do personals tomorrow, when I'm feeling better I promise. I really think that I just need words of comfort, since right now my best friend is giving me the harsh truth, which...IMO, I needed to hear anyway.

Anyway, things with the so-called date were really nice, but with flirty guys, you can't really tell where they stand, right? Yep, I ended up falling for the whole "maybe I'm different" situation. He did ask to set up a day to hang up and did ask for my number yesterday, which is why I was like oooh, maybe the feelings could be reciprocated!

The thing is, which IMO yes, it was very stupid of me, that when my friend had me hang out with her bf and friends, she kind of asked which of the two guys I like better. So I made a choice on first impressions, but wanted to get to know BOTH better. Problem is, one comes w/ some drama, so I decided to turn the other cheek. But theeen, the one w/ the drama (guy who went to banquet) was actually told by my friend that I was interested in the other.

Yeaaah, so come to find out, I misinterpreted everything. The flirting, the wanting my number, the hangout sesh...everything. And on top of this, my friend's upset with me because this includes her bf and her friends. I don't blame her, but I need to wallow in my self-pity for the next day or so.

Oooh, no to mention I have a birthday dinner w/ few other friends tonight! Considering my tendency is either binge or completely miss meals, I really don't know how I'll handle myself. Ughhh, serves me right.

But yes, as stated above, will continue w/ personals tomorrow. I'm just not in the mood right now...at least the half hour of cardio helped a bit.

cakebatter stay strong! Does he at least bring any healthy stuff? If there was some fresh fruit in there I'd probably have a taste of that.

jmko it's a little funny to picture you walking around, being followed by random cats. :)

mimsy haha oh man, I know! I have the worst track record for picking roommates.
oooo exciting news about the job possibility! Keep us posted.

Atarimae Aww...*hugs* sorry things with the guy didn't go well. I don't like what your friend did though. Why did she make you "choose" right away? And why tell him? That would frustrate me.

Grocery shopping today! I have a set list and I am sticking to it. Have a meal plan worked out for the week, so hopefully I stick to that too. Will have to prep as much of it as I can tonight.
I can't believe it's already almost noon. I slept too much today. Add to that a "Walking Dead" marathon that's been on since yesterday....new season starts tonight!! :)

I still have lots of homework to do too. Laaaaame. Gotta get on that.

Ballerina ~ I really don't understand how she thinks many times, but I know when it comes to these things, it's in my best interest. From a previous situation, she was right...LOL. Anyway, what I didn't understand is why ask about both of them and push both of them if only one didn't come w/ strings attached? Hope you stick to your plans for the week! :) I didn't go grocery shopping, but I live with my grandma during the week, so she tends to spoil me. :lol:

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I definitely feel better than I did previously. However, I did choose to deactivate my fb until thinks die down a bit...I just don't want to deal with drama at all for now, especially when I know it affects how I eat. Been maintaining my weight the past few days, so at least that's a good thing.

Hope this week is a better one! :) Weigh-in is tomorrow! :eek:

Yes, I officially suck. I wont even mention why I have been MIA since I started the new thread and committed to a 30lb my new years. Im so disappoined in my self. I had new gadgets , a new hrm and everything. I was so motivated before this set back. I fixed it non the less, but overall these last two weeks have been **** on my body, emotions, just me period. I also have noticed since I have been being a slop, im so much more tired then when I was eating better and exercising.

I see a few new faces...WELCOME (from late me).... I will share my "get back on track gameplan" and do personals before I leave work today.

Ballerina – I made it out alive! He does not bring anything “safe” like fruit at all. I just stayed strong! BUT then I got home and ate cereal for a snack and turned out to be 10 Points for freaking cups!! I may as well have eaten at work SMH. When I found out I went immediately to the gym. I was so upset. How did your shopping trip go?

Mimsy- I actually do eat a snack on the way to the gym, maybe a banana or a small of oatmeal before I leave work…just something to put on my stomach. If I am hungry at the gym it’s all I think about through my workout. I am in the same boat as you…week before TOM…Good luck!

Jmko – how did your weekend go?? I used to Medifast…but I couldn’t stick with it. Kudos to you!!! You seem to be doing great on it.

Sooooo I had a pretty ok weekend. I have to weigh tomorrow at WWs meeting…I am little nervous because its week before TOM because I always get bloaty  But I relaxed yesterday and I plan to have a nice long workout. Weights and 60 minutes cardio. Even though my scale doesn’t seem to be moving (mostly because it’s not digital) but I notice my jeans are loosening up….woohoo! I must be doing something right!

mimsy: I had the same thought earlier last week! I wish some of you ladies lived near me so we'd be able to hang out! Hope you get your full time position!

atarimae: hm...It's understandable why your friend asked which of the two guys you liked better - we're girls, that's what we do. Why she told them, I don't really think that was the best idea. I think it should've gone as far as her introducing, and after that, let you do what you do, regardless if you hang out with just one or both. Hope things get better, but maybe you can explain to banquet guy that you'd still like to hang out and get to know him better? He seems really nice and you seem to like him. Don't you hate how fb turned into just a drama filled thing? It was supposed to be used to connect people and now it's just too much. Really hope things get better for you!

ballerina: whatever image you have in your head of me walking up the street followed by random cats is probably and completely 100% true. Yes, I was walking up the street, and turned around and noticed the cats following me. I kept walking thinking they'd eventually go away, but no. Then I'd stop, and they'd stop. It was comical.

lisa: Really glad you're back! Sorry to hear about whatever is going on and I really hope it gets better. Just remember, tomorrow is always a new day! Stay motivated and we're here for you!

cake: Medifast is easy for me so that's why I do it. Well, easy in a sense...dieting is never easy. Excuse me, *lifestyle change* is never easy. Eh, that whole thing sounded bad. Scratch all that. Okay, I tried WW a couple years ago first - I knew someone that was on it and she lost a TON of weight and she looked great, so I hopped on the bandwagon. It worked, but all those reading labels and inputting them into the system to find out how many points, blah blah blah. Yeah, it was too hard for me. I'm just too lazy. Waaaaaaaaaaaaay too lazy. But I did love that I could still eat real food and you still had extra points per week in case you needed to cheat. I feel like it really sets you up for success in the future for making good eating choices and portion sizes. But again, waaaaaaaaaaaaay too lazy. So, I did medifast. I originally started two years ago because I had hit a plateau and was at it for about 2 months. When I did it, I loved it because I didn't have to think. Just grab a packet and go, and I only had to think for one meal. I think I need to follow strict rules for it to work. Too much leeway and I'll justify too much.


So my weekend wasn't too exciting - my bf is still being a real douche about the wedding issue and pretty much flaunting it every chance he gets. I'm so over it and told him this weekend to shove it and that I was tired of hearing it. He flipped out, but I feel like he deserved it. I just hope after Saturday (the wedding is Saturday) things will get better. If it doesn't, I definitely need to re-think this relationship.

Buuuuuuuut, we did find a litter of kittens! We knew one of the strays that had been following me had a litter, but we figured they didn't make it because the cat is soooo small. Well, yesterday on our way out the door to the humane society to get another kitty, we heard all this noise. At first it sounded like birds, but they were kittens, right on the other side of the wall. They look like they're about 2 weeks old. Nubby ears and all! I gave in and moved them in my house, along with mama cat to keep them away from other feral cats and the rain and stuff. There's 5 total (we first thought there were four) and after we brought the first four inside we heard mewing after a couple hours outside again. Mama cat didn't even notice she was missing one. They're sweet and I think we're going to keep one when they get older!

Weigh-in day today - weighed in at 162.2. Okay, so I had a bunch of sodium this weekend and Sunday nights is always family dinner nights at my bf's gma's house. There was pot roast. I couldn't resist. It was still on plan, just filled with sodium, and I know I never get enough water on the weekends because we're always go-go-go and there's not always a bathroom around. *sigh* hopefully I can hit 150's sometime this week *crosses fingers*

Atarimae Well, as long as she's got your best interests at heart... :)

lisa welcome back!

cake Good job at avoiding the unhealthy work breakfast!

jmko yum....pot roast :drool: I keep wanting to make that in my crock pot.
That's so nice of you to take in the kittens! Sorry things with the boyfriend are still blah. :(

Shopping trip went well. I was excited because my coffee was on sale. Strawberries were on sale too! Buy one, get one free. So I got 4 containers of them. :lol:
Then I went home and prepped my lunches for Mon/Tues/Wed. (And I've already used two of the strawberry containers!) Wed I'll prep for Thurs/Fri. Only downside to all the prep work is cleaning all the tupperware afterwards!

This week is looking good so far.

Good Morning Good Morning! Is it nap time yet?

I don't even know where to begin. The weekend was eventful and so was yesterday! I was good and exercised Friday and Saturday - but then Saturday night we went to a concert and I had way too many bourbons...oh bourbon... DH kept saying I'd probably had enough but the bourbon told him to stfu and keep orderin me drinks! Bad life choice. I didn't get sick but we never ate dinner so I had the hangover from he|| on Sunday and Monday.

So, yesterday - I am literally picking up my keys to go for a run despite feeling like sh*t and my MIL calls me to tell me SIL is in the hospital. Bleeding ulcer. Poor thing. She's 25! So, we went to the hospital instead. I didn't even change and everyone looked at me and goes, "Well, we know what Danielle was about to do." :lol: As I'm standing there in my running shoes, running tights, headband, etc. Her blood is low and they're talking about doing a blood transfusion before the cauterize the ulcer. I'll leave work around noon today and go back to the hospital. I think my in-laws like me there because I work in a hospital so it doesn't phase me and I know the lingo, etc. Regardless, long night - little sleep makes for a tired girl. I contemplated running when I got home but just didn't have it in me. We'll do spin tonight if everything goes well at the hospital.

Anyhow - due to my drinking and lack of eating - my weight wasnt really effected; however, due to the high sodium from dinner at the hospital last night - I definitely put on a pound. Ugh.

Good vibes for my SIL - if you do that kinda thing. :)

Jmko- I would say you are the one with the willpower. That takes dedication. But that is why I am glad there is no one way to lose weight because I would have failed miserably lol. WTG on your WI. That is awesome.

Ballerina – After I prepare food for the week, you would think I had stock in Gladeware…its about I have in my dishwasher LOL. Preparing meals ahead of time though is such a life saver for me. It makes it really hard to get off plan.

Fattitude – I am very sorry to hear about your SIL and yes I do that sort of thing so I will add your family to my prayers. :D No worries about Saturday we all have those days…maybe you should just focus on getting rest and worry about your exercise later. It’s hard to exercise an exhausted body *XOXO

Lisa34t – Hey .I remember you before I disappeared off the site, I think it was in the WOC thread. :D

Well I managed to dead lift 105 lbs last night!!! And I hope to squat 110 tomorrow, I will let you guys know about that. I also got run last night with no injury flare-ups. I am going to weigh in tonight at WWs and I am excited and nervous. I am happy because my pants are feeling loose even though these are freshly washed jeans! WOOT WOOT! But my Aunt Flo has shown and I have cramps from heck! Wondering how bad this will affect my loss this week…I am so proud of myself for the entire week; I always have workouts down it’s the journaling that I always slack on. Oh and I didn’t have enough points left over last night for a WWs dessert and I didn’t even justify having anyway….I ate grapes HELLZ YEA!!!

ballerina: What kind of coffee do you drink? I have a Keurig but I'm always looking for new coffee flavors. And how in the world did you use 2 containers of strawberries so quickly??

SoMuch: I totally know how you feel! I'm dragging this morning and the first thing I thought when I woke up was, "Is it time for bed yet?" I seriously considered taking a sick day, staying home, and sleeping in. Sorry to hear about your SIL. Hope she's okay and everything will go well.

cake: I totally agree with you - glad there is more than one way to lose weight! Good luck on your weigh in tonight! How scary though, to weigh at the end of the day. I don't know about you, but I prefer to do it first thing in the morning, in the nakkie (every ounce counts, haha!)

So, life was pretty boring yesterday, but I think that's better than it being terrible. The kitties are moving around more and adjusting to my house. The only thing is mama cat keeps pooping outside her litter pan. She must try to poop in the corner cause she keeps missing. It's driving me a little crazy.

I did get a new water bottle over the weekend (this one is see-through) so it's easier for me to gauge my water intake. It's also helping me to drink more water so yesterday I got well over 150 ounces. Hooray! And I'm down in weight again - 161.8 this morning! The 150's are sooooo close!!!

Jmko- You are right sometimes a boring night is a good night. Congrats on your newest weight!!

Soooooo I lost 3.4 pounds this week!!! I am excited because I was nervous of TOM. Woohoo!!! And my body is changing as result to me weight lifting...I'm excited!! I just had to get my eating right

cake: woohoo on your weight loss!

Where is everybody? I'm retaining water today - had too much sodium last night. Boo. :( Looks like I'll be pounding water today.

SoMuch Oh man, I could totally use a nap right now. How is your SIL doing?

CakeBatter exactly! I just reach into the fridge in the morning, grab my various tupperware containers, and stick them in my lunch bag. Good to go! Great job on choosing grapes over a dessert you didn't have points for. And congrats on the weight loss!!

jmko I like Paul Newman's coffee. I get the vanilla caramel one. I started buying it because the profits go to charity, and found out I like it (even though I add creamer). Haha it was surprisingly easy to use the containers of strawberries. I finished up the third one today! It's because I'm packing up some for a morning snack and I have some on my salad at lunch. If I buy too many fruit options at once they go bad, so I'm mostly eating strawberries this week. :)
Sorry Mama cat keeps missing. Maybe put the litter pan on some newspaper so it's easier to clean up?
Congrats on the newest loss! Very exciting!

I don't know if I'm ready for the cold weather, but it is here. It's 66 right now, but it was 43 this morning!
Pat on the back for me; I've been sticking to my eating plan so far this week. So I guess that's what I have to do; be diligent about meal planning and pack in advance.

CakeBatter - Woohoo for lifting heavy! I started back lifting last week. Feels good, but d*mn my body is reminding me not to quit again. :carrot: to your weight loss!!!

jmko - Boring isn't always a bad thing. I have a dome over my cat box (I think it's the Buddha dome litter box - or something like that.)

Quiet Ballerina - That's not cold! I love that kind of weather. I'm a planner so I feel out of whack when I don't plan my week.

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SIL is better. They scoped her and found one big ulcer and a bunch of little ones around it. She's suppose to be discharged from the hospital today!

I'm still exhausted - I'm not sure why, but wow - I can't get out of my own way. I ended up running and doing weights last night instead of spin and I'll swim tonight.

Did a little work on my blog and I like it a lot better now. DH keeps offering to move it to it's own domain (he's an IT man - software development, engineering stuff) but I find that oddly overwhelming in a "what if it flops" sort of way. :lol:

The scale is dancing around this week and I find that ridiculously annoying.

I'm also incredibly random today. Hope everyone is well!

Cakebatter- yes I remember you as well, looks like we have both returned. I came back in June or July. Congrats on the loss.

SoMuch- I want to blog so bad, but between my lo who doesn’t want me out of his sight and work, I barely have time to make a post.

Quiet - Yes my life is so much better when I pack in advance and my wallet too! Thanks for the welcome back.

Jmko- Thanks for the welcome back and the encouragement

As for me I’m still here, not quiet on track yet. Im just so tired its ridiculous. I feel like a bum after 12pm. I have found a new heart rate monitor it looks like a little watch and it’s a pedometer. Im going to start shooting for 5000 steps a day instead of 2200. Beachbody took their 20 bucks out of my account to remind me I’m paying for a product I don’t use. So I must get back to Turbo Fire.

Well, time is short as usual.

Hey everyone! I am too tired for personals, I'll do it tomorrow after my brain has time to reframe itself, I swear on Wednesday nights my brain is melted. I had 2 midterms today. 1 on Friday and 1 next Wednesday. Due to studying my workouts have taken a beating. Here's to tomorrow.

ballerina: 66! It's about 73 here right now, but only because it's overcast. Not too bad, but sometimes I wish it would get cooler. Good luck with packing meals ahead of time! I'm not very good at that.

SoMuch: Great job on the blog update! I like it! I've always wondered about those domed litter pans. Does it keep the smell in? Glad SIL is being released!

lisa: Hopefully the pedometer thing works! My bf's mother has one and she loves it. But she has this tendency to cheat and just move her feet while sitting and stuff. She doesn't actually walk, haha!

bea: Hopefully yesterday wasn't too bad for you! Hope you do well on all your midterms!

Okay, so I think I drank about 200 ounces of water yesterday. I'm not retaining water anymore, thank goodness! Which means I dropped back down to 161.6, and that's a WONDERFUL number compared to the 163 I was up to yesterday. Yeah, I was swearing at the scale and rightfully threw it back in solitary confinement in the closet. I guess I'm shooting for another 200 ounces today, but we'll see. It wasn't easy yesterday, but hopefully the scale will reflect it! UGH. AND I just remembered I forgot to put chicken in the crockpot before I left the house. Damnit. Looks like we're having swai for dinner again. *sigh* And I was really looking forward to buffalo chicken. Oh well, tomorrow.

Lisa34t – Yes I came back officially a couple of weeks ago but I was popping here and there…just lurking though. The support of this site really does help me with my eating efforts. How far is 5000 steps?

Quiet – Here in WA it’s like 40’s in the morning and then mid 60’s in the day. I can handle that…perfect running weather. But I do HATE cold weather. Good Job for staying OP.

Fattitude – Yes the first couple weeks of soreness is enough to make you wish you being carted around in a body cast LMBO. I am same way I need to PLANNED out for the week, no excuse to derail. I am glad to hear about your sister and that she is coming home. My baby sister had an ulcer a year ago and I was so worried for her, she is fine now. Lucky you, with your IT husband ;) I need work on my blog but it always seems so overwhelming

Bea – You need some rest. I hope you feel better.

Jmko – Hallelujah to NOT retaining water. I am glad you are back down, it always freaks me out.

I am so excited that my pants are loose. I am super excited about next week’s weigh in and its only THURSDAY LOL. I didn’t manage to get past a 100lb squat last night…so I am going to stay there another week or two before attempting to move up again. On the bright I can see my hammys again!! Tonight is only cardio…thank goodness (although it doesn’t really excite me). I have to work on Saturday again but at least that means I will be on my regular schedule instead my crazy Saturday schedule which usually leads to bad food choices.

:carrot: It's Friday! It's Friday! :carrot:

Praise God - this felt like the week that wouldn't end.

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lisa34t - Hang in there! I've been hitting the mid day exhaustion, too. I'm trying to shake it.

beahawkins - GL on your midterms!

jmko Yes, for the most part. We have two cats and I scoop every to every other day depending on our week and for the most part it's not bad, unless one has a terrible poop. I also use the litter with baking soda and stuff in it. I'm a clean freak and the scent kills me. lol.

CakeBatter - Yes, I hear you. I've been sore sore sore this week. My chest especially. I was suppose to do weights yesterday but didn't - we're running a 5k tomorrow and I was already sore when I ran last night. :lol: I'll lift on Sunday - hopefully. YAY for loose pants!

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Thank God my week quieted down. SIL got discharged late Wednesday afternoon.

I'm running, er should I say walk/jogging/running the Run Like He|| 5k with some friends and dh tomorrow morning. It's a run through the Oakland Cemetery. It should be fun. And I get to dress like a fool - which is even better. I bought knee high pink and black striped socks, a tutu (which I'm still undecided about with my hips) and I already have a loud shirt and shoes. I was contemplating pig tails, too. I'm a mess. My bff is discussing wearing her bumble bee costume. :lol: It should be fun, nonetheless and hopefully I'll get some good pictures. :D

I met my WL goal this week and I have for the past 4. I set some more realistic goals this time around where I'm aiming for 1.8lbs a week instead of some insanely high number that I never meet, get upset and then fail. So far, this seems to be working! So - yay! Which means I've lost 5.8lbs so far this month! :carrot: When I hit 211 I'll have lost 35% of myself. 35% - whoa.

Cake: I always found it funny that it's easier to stay OP during work weeks than on the weekends. Maybe because of the routine of things or the limit of food there is to eat (I'd have to walk about a mile for food if I don't bring it and as I always say, "I. Am. Lazy."). Anyway, glad you'll be staying OP, but sad you have to work Saturdays. Are you off during the week?

SoMuch: I really don't know what it is about mama cat but her poop is terrible. TERRIBLE. Then again, my cat was indoor/outdoor so I can't say it's any better or worse than her poop was. Regardless, I don't really think I want to buy a dome for about another week. I can't wait for her to poop outside again, but it is nice to have a kitty walking around the house.

So after retaining water earlier this week, I had my woosh! Yay, weighed in this morning at exactly 160! I've developed a daily relationship with my scale. I know it's dangerous, but it's so addicting, I can't help it. And at least this way I can try to pinpoint what works and what doesn't. Anyway, when I lose 0.1 pounds I'll have lost a total of 10 pounds!!! My first goal! I'm still undecided if I want to stop at about 140 or go to 130 or even lower, 122 as Medifast recommends I do. *sigh* I have decided that I'm going to finish up this month, plus the food I've ordered for next month and see where I'm at. That will put me right about Thanksgiving. If I can get down to 145 by then, I think I'll be happy. Jeez, when I think of it like that, it seems like a lot of weight. *sigh*

*grumble mumble* yet another friend is engaged.... :(
I'm happy for her, but I don't think I'm ever going to meet the right guy.

Originally Posted by Quiet Ballerina:
*grumble mumble* yet another friend is engaged.... :(
I'm happy for her, but I don't think I'm ever going to meet the right guy.

Today, I gave up on men and adopted a kitten. :P

Astronaut - That is funny as h3ll!!! LMBO

Ballerina - I know how you feel, I was feeling the same way a few months back :(. You will meet someone, in the mean time you are just ducking the idiots

JMKO - Agreed. No I didnt get a weekday off....I worked 6 days this week. BUT i am happy for OT and it made it easy to stay OP. I know what you mean about weighing everday. I cant pass a scale without stepping on it. I am sort of glad my scale isnt digital at home because I was waaaaay worse. You are doing so good. Congrats on 160!!!! That is such a beautiful number (in my life anyway LOL)

Fattitude - How did your 5K go? I love running in costumes! I was a fairy in my last race. I think your system of making weight loss goals is very productive! congrats on meeting it this week.
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I am wearing my fave jeans today!!!!!! and i didnt have to force zip them!!!!! i am so excited. Finally the weight is coming off :D I unofficially weighed in and I am down

Good morning! :) After about a week with internet problems, I'm finally baaack!

SoMuch ~ Wow thinking about losing over a third of yourself is just crazy! Hope the 5k was fun! That definitely sounds like one I'd participate in. Dress like crazy aaand exercise? Yes please!

jmko ~ I have to ask, because well...I can't do it, but how do you manage to intake so much water? Hahaha, I mean dang...I knew water intake has always been an issue for me, but I have a veryvery hard time hitting 8 oz 8x a day, let alone even try hitting triple digits. Nice to see that Medifast is working so well for you though! :)

Ballerina ~ Story of my life! But don't worry, we will find great guys. It just takes a bit more time. :hug: No seriously though, I'm like the only single female out of my friends.

Astronaut ~ Wish I could turn to a pet! I think my dog's just as bad to turn to compared to a guy! :lol:

CakeBatter ~ Congrats on the weight going down! Nice mini goal on the fave pair of jeans! I have a similar goal I'd like to aim for!

Ah man, this past week was very...not so pretty with my eating habits. That said, I'm glad come this morning's weigh-in, I registered a loss. :) Too much eating out, too much sodium. I guess on certain days it can't be helped, but I actually had to tell one of my best friends that I can't go out until I meet my Halloween goal. :lol:

That said, I broke out of the 160s today! Scale read 159.4. Let's keep this trend going! 159 was my original Halloween goal! Now that weigh-in is taken care of, time for some pb & j oatmeal.

Monday
 

OK, Ladies

I believe I am officially on track. I packed lunch breakfast and snacks for the entire day. I have found that flax seeds really do wonders for me if you know what I mean. I plan to cook my bulk vegetables tonight. I have some broccoli and asparagus that have been in the fridge for over week and I must cook them tonight. So broccoli, asparagus, green beans w/potatoes, rice.

1. Turbo Fire 4x this week
2. 5000+ steps every day
3. No sodas (including diet)
4. No red meat

I new guy has really got me off track unfortunately and I’m not blaming it on him its totally my fault for not staying focus. I am determined to lose at least 3lb by next Monday. I’m so tired of searching for the perfect heart rate monitor. The one I bought last week doesn’t constantly count my steps as I thought which makes it not worth $70 in my opinion. Its cute and stylish, looks like a regular watch. UGHHH, I really may just cave in and buy the bodybugg or fitbit. I wouldn’t be so persistent but when I can see how many calories I've burned according to my heart rate, I’m so much more likely to work harder and that really counts when doing Turbo Fire. Ok enough of my rambling

Quiet- I know the feeling, I feel left behind sometimes, but I still have faith that my guy is out there!

Cakebatter- girl you motivate me. Congrats!

jmko-I know is so hard not to just step on the darn thing.

Happy Monday.

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jmko - congrats on your "whoosh" moment!

Quiet Ballerina - that reminded of my bff who has started deleting people from facebook when they make a post about engagements/weddings/babies. :lol:

CakeBatter - It went great! It was stupid hilly, but fun! I wore my ridiculous outfit, too!

Atarimae - Yeah - that just doesn't seem realistic to me. lol. Oh sodium....

lisa34t - Woohoo to being back on track!!

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Our 5k was awesome and we had a blast. I did my PR! I was hoping to do it in under 40, so only being 23 seconds off isn't too bad. :) Unfortunately, my eating/drinking went to he|| this weekend, too. Boy oh boy. And the scale sure showed it this morning. My rings were snug, which means I'm super bloated. And I'm PMSing... oh scale - you so silly.

I probably wont see my weekly goal this week, but life happens! And the next couple of weekends will probably be a wash, too. My birthday, my husbands birthday, our anniversary... Again, life happens. I'm thinking long term, not short term.

ballerina: I feel like that, too. After all the drama my bf and I are no closer to getting engaged than if I were single. Keep hoping though!

astronaut: I love that! hahaha

cake: congrats and getting your fav jeans on!! Isn't it the best feeling? My work pants finally started fitting again to the point where I can actually button all 3 buttons and not just 2, haha!

atarimae: I never used to be able to drink water. And to be honest, I don't do nearly enough on the weekends. I went to target and bought at 56 oz water bottle (it's by the saran wrap and stuff) and pretty much sit and sip water at my desk all day. And I mean all day. I set goals like one bottle by 10:30, 2nd bottle by 2:30, last bottle by 5. And just chug my way through it. Then have a bunch of water when I get home. Totally works and keeps me full throughout the day. Congrats on breaking into the 150s!!!

lisa: whenever you talk about turbofire it makes me want to get it!!!!! AH!!! I may just cave soon.

SoMuch: So glad your 5K went well! I give you so much credit! I would die doing something like that!

So after a HORRENDOUS weekend with the bf of constant fighting, I am exhausted. In the end, we seem to be okay, but only because the wedding was Saturday. He said he'd be home around 9, and he didn't get home until about 11, and didn't call. It just irritated me. Needless to say we got into when he got home. Oh well. Hopefully things clear up.

I have decided that I can't keep any of the kittens. They're so attached to their mom and the mom is so attached to them that I'm afraid if I keep any, mama cat will hang around my house forever. Definitely don't want that. I need to find these babies good homes.

Okay, so I have also officially decided that my official weigh-in day will be Tuesdays and NOT mondays. I just can't get enough water in on the weekends so it really reflects on the scale on Mondays. I know, it's like cheating, but hey, why not?

Artarimae: WTG on the Halloween goal!! That is so awesome. What are you going to be for Halloween??

JMKO - there is nothing wrong with that! Weigh in on Tuesdays if you want...its the same time each week. I have a hard time with water on the weekends too!

Lisa34t- Thank you! WTG togo being OP today. ITs so much easier when things are all planned out. I did the same thing with BF we started dating and watching what went on my plate stopped. We were always going out and stuff. I had to finally say "HEY I'm gonna fat! I can't keep doing this" LOL

Fattitude - Great outlook. Its a lifestyle you know..:) Where are the pics missy???!!!!
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So today is Weigh in day...although I have been 100% on plan and got at least 5 exercise days in I dont think it will be that good. My pants are looser (from my weight lifting) but I do not think I lost actual weight. But I am going to be happy no matter...my next goal is when I have lost 8lbs to buy a pair of Levis. I know this seems silly but my BF has been trying to buy some and I wont let him because I dont want to purchase at this size...I know its all mental. But whatever...make me work harder.

Jmko- I really love it, after I do a video I feel so impowered. Plus the fact that im on a payment plan to pay for it, im reminded every month to not let it go to waste.

cake-yes that type of mind motivation works on me as well.

SoMuch- yes think long term- for long term benefits!!!!!!!!!!


Well, I didnt do my veggies last night but I didnt let that stop me today, cooked a big pot of green beans while me and the lil one got dressed this morning. Grabbed a lean cusine and grabbed some green beans ...whala lunch under 400 cal. I been going so much this morning all I had was grapes and cheese for breakfast.

cake: I feel the same way about clothes shopping. It's like, I really, really want to, but it does't make sense to do it now or else the clothes won't fit later! AAAANNNDD I want the tag to reflect a smaller number. I used to cut all my tags off when I wore larges thinking that I'd feel less bad.

lisa: great job on eating healthy today! how'd you make your beans?

Okay sooooooooooooo, today is my new weigh in day! 159.8!! Which means I have officially lost 10 pounds!!! 3 weeks and 10 pounds isn't too bad, I say!!! I'm so excited!! One of my best friends is getting married the Saturday after Thanksgiving and I'd love to lose another 10 pounds by then. I think I can do it!!

Hey guys. Thanks for the luck. I definitely need some rest. I have never in my life had undereye circles and I noticed some today.I have my last midterm in the morning. And it's a big bad effer. If it were a person I would punch it in it's neck. College algebra. I am so stressed that I have cried like 4 times today. I honestly don't know how I am going to get through this and pass my other classes. I haven't really worked out in over a month because I have to spend so much freaking time doing this and it is def making me moody. I don't know how to pass this class. How can you test into something and then go in and not understand it AT ALL?!
On a happier note, my bf is taking me on a surprise date. He has given the hints that they have alcohol (he said he would be surprised if I wasn't atleast tipsy). They make their own products. And be a little dressed up.
On a scary note. I was standing at the top of the steps my with baby brother today talking and he tried to lean against the wall and he fell down the 15 wooden stairs to the landing. Oh my god I almost had a heart attack. He cried but other than that he seemed ok. When he got in the bath later he was inspected. He has a huge knot on his thigh and knots on every one of his ribs on his back/right side.
If anyone has tips on how to get through this class and stay sane/ making room for workouts. I would very much appreciate them!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bea - Dam you ARE stressed. When I was taking college algebra over the summer I thought it was going to KILL me. But I made out with an A- ...still do not know how I pulled that off. I am so glad your baby brother is okay. Poor baby.

JMKO - You lucky duck! Great Job young lady! although my official weigh in on Tuesday was only 1.4 I knew my body felt funky so I didnt let it bother me. I know my next WI wil show better results...i think i was bloated or something

Lisa34t - Awesome! Show unplanned meals who is boss! HAHA...i'm corny but that is really how I feel when I win the battle of meal planning.

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I hate my office because every single day they bring pastries, cookies and cake for no reason at all. And I am serious...EVERY DAY. I have not broken down once over the past three weeks and I am proud of myself because I got on the scale this morning and I am down 2 pounds from my official weigh in! GO ME! My pants are getting so loose. On the bright side I wont have to deal with it much longer because I am being transferred to San Diego for two months! hellz yea! Oh and on another note I will be breaking 100lb squats by next week....STOKED

jmko- have about 4 bags of pintos and i need to get rid of them. But I plan to just let the soak over night and then throw then in the crockpot while at work tomorrow. Ill chop up some onion and bell pepper really fine and throw them in as well. They should be done when I get home.

hawkins I hated algebra, too. But I have never been good at math, never been a strong subject....but some kind of way I have an accounting degree...crazy but I can deal with regular number but slopes, powers and crap. If i got threw it you will too! And CONGRATS, 10lb in 3 weeks is awesome!

Im eating well but not exercising and one with out the other is almost useless. Im having a hard time getting my grove back.

bea: I used to feel like that when I was in school. It was terrible, I hated it!! But after I had my cry, I was determined to beat it! I actually ended up finishing 2 semesters early and graduated with honors. It was a rough road, but I'm glad I stuck with it! I would try to set out an hour to jog around the neighborhood, or walk, even. Use it as a break from studying and as a stress reliever. Your workouts don't have to be intense, as long as you get some kind of movement in. How much longer do you have? I'm glad your brother is okay, too!

cake: Meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee toooooooooooooooo! There's always some kind of cupcakes, cake, pasteries, or candy in our office!!! It drives me crazy!!! It sits in our lounge and I have to go in there to wash my dishes. But I haven't given in! I'm so proud, but everything looks so good! Ugh. I'm glad you're still losing!!

lisa: One is better than none. It's more effective than eating fast food and not exercising.

I guess everyone is a little busy right now with work, life, and school. Nothing much going on here. I have to go to Maui next week for work and I'll be gone 6 days. I'm a little nervous because I'll actually be operating one of my programs and I'm afraid I won't be able to get all my water in. *sigh* Hopefully I can stick with it and it won't be too bad.

On another note, one of the girls I work with is driving me crazy. She treats me like her assistant and I absolutely hate it! It's driving me to the point where I want to quit. I know it's not worth it to let her get to me but I almost can't handle it anymore! Most days I want to throw something at her face. I guess I should play nice, though.

Happy Friday...I never thought the day would come. Hasn't this week taken FOREVER?!

jmko - Hope things are going better between you and the boyfriend. Have fun in Maui - work or not, traveling is fun. At least it is for me. lol

CakeBatter - Only one pic was taken and boy oh boy - not flattering. LOL! Congrats on the transfer!

beahawkins - EEEE! So sorry to hear about your baby brother. How scary! I wish I could offer you advice - I worked a 40 hour week and went to school full time and never worked out and definitely went crazy. :lol: Details on the surprise date!

lisa34t - Hang in there!!! Diet is for weight loss and exercise is for fitness!

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I've managed to contract some terrible head cold/virus that's going around from my dear friend at the 5k that was coughing and hacking that day. She assures me it only lasts 3 1/2 days - well, today is day 3 and I feel no better. On top of it - DH has it and well, we all know how men are when they get sick. lol

Regardless, tomorrow is my birthday and I don't imagine we're doing a whole lot unless we both feel better. We've discussed going and watching my nephews' soccer games and looking at a couple of houses, but at this point, I just want to sleep.

I stopped counting calories this week and just listened to my body. I ate when I was hungry and what I want and paid close attention and stopped if I was full or if something didn't taste good.... and I lost 2lbs! I usually gain when I'm sick, but I lost 2lbs! Yay!