Happy Sunday Bluesies!

Decided to skip church . . . we're getting a new minister next Sunday so planning to become "faithful" again then.:p Plus, we are finally going to see dh's new grandson a couple of hours away so packing up for that trip - gosh gas prices are making my blood boil - grrrrrrrrr!:mad: Tithing to corporate oil instead of church.:devil:

Don't think I'm going to make 209 this week soontobefitchick - but have "seen" it a few times this week!:carrot: Hoping to have a whooooooosh by next w/i . . . proud that I'm at least maintaining/not gaining but doesn't help TBL that much, does it?

Have got back to exercise so psyched about that - ooooops - forgot to Post my Moon Miles . . . ttyal!

Good morning ladies! Well things are settling down a little over here. I finished decorating my house for Christmas. I started early this year, and did a little each day. I have to say it was much more enjoyable that way. We would usually start the day after Thanksgiving and it just seemed so overwhelming trying to get the whole house done, so it's done and it looks beautiful. My sister seems to be doing okay. I can't wait to see them on Thanksgiving...I'm missing my nephew:) I still worry about her a lot, but I realize that she is 25 years old, and is going to have to figure this out as she goes. I will be there for her in anyway I can, but like I said I have 3 children of my own and a house to take care of. It seems though like for now she is doing okay. My MIL and I were talking and she reminded me that not everyone does stuff like we would like, but that doesn't mean it's wrong or bad;) That is hard for me though, especially when it's my sister and nephew. I just have to be assured though in the fact that she has a great support system that is helping her through this. I have to say though with all this going on my eating has been not so good. I am a total emotional eater, and it doesn't matter if I'm happy, sad, depressed, whatever I eat my way through it. I woke up this morning though knowing that I'm taking control back today! Enough already!!! I was laying in bed thinking last night that I really want to see the 130's again, but I would never beable to tell by my behavior. I am the one who controls what number I see, and like Selina said that is one thing I have control over. I'm going to make small little changes each day and hope they add up to a big change. Today I'm going to my youngest Thanksgiving Feast at school. I am looking forward to seeing the kids all dressed up. They make vests and headpieces and they look so cute. After I get off here I have some picking up to do around the house and then I'm going to do a workout at home. I have decided that until after Thanksgiving I'm not going to beable to make the gym, so I'll have to do my tapes at home....and there is no reason I can't do those!!! I have been doing some good pilates videos, and let me tell ya I feel them the next day:) Well I should move it along here and get this housework started. Hope you all have a fantastic day~

Hi Bluezers!!

Trip home was fun, but got home very late, got in bed after 1am. Not gooood. Tired = snacky. Well, will be gone to take Mr. Furley to the doc today for shots, poor little guy. Anyway, just saying hi and I'm bloated and feeling yukky but besides that I'm good.

Had a 3 lb loss this week. I'm happy with that. Never go much over that do I? I think I might start exercising an hour every day again, just make myself find time for it. I think it'll help.

Fit! OMG, 6.4 lb loss. Wow. How did u do that?? Tell me so I can do it!! :cheer:

Aud, so u aren't at 209 yet? No rush, at least your headed there! So I guess you are glad ur getting this new pastor at church? What happened to your last one?? Just curious. :)

Tina, I'm about to start decorating too! I love the holidays. Made us a Christmas song CD, has some fun ones like I want a Hippopotamus for Christmas, All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, Grandma got run over by a Reindeer, Rudolph, Frosty, Holly Jolly Christmas, etc. My dh doesn't like hearing them as much as we do but he humors us. LOL. Hope ur having fun getting it all out and setting up your things. :cb:

Hi to everyone here and hope u have a great day!!
Hugs, Selina :hug:

Morning Chickas!

Just got finished doing some bill paying for the business and I'm going to hop on my accounting work so I'll be able to get ready for a long night of physics tonight. Busy busy busy. Christmas shopping is shaping up to be pretty bleak this year with Daniel and I looking for a house. Hopefully we will be getting a call today saying we are approved. But we've been hearing that for the past week so who knows.

Exercise is non existent and diet has been off and on. I brought my water today and my left over Biggest Loser spaghetti and meatballs from last night. Hopefully I can get back on track sooner than later!

Well I only had a few minutes but I'll try and be back later for a chat!

Don't forget to weigh in... noticed a lot of people missing weights this morning! ;)

Happy Manic Monday Bluesies!:dizzy:

We didn't make the trip down to see dh's new grandson . . . dh had an attack of the gout and could barely walk - no wonder he was such a crab a$$ Saturday!:o Should have guessed when he made that big pot of chili - right b4 an attack it's like he craves EVERYTHING that triggers gout! Hope to see the new lil guy over Txgiving.

WTG fit!!!:carrot: Just AWESOME!:hug: And what an inspiration . . . I'm guessing I'm just getting some good ole Maintenance Practice by staing the "same", eh? Trying to think that I'm way closer to 209 than I was when I w/i @ a whopping 248#'s soontbfc . . . small changes, tina? I like that way of thinking, as your fellow "emotional eater" - I was able to replace "life drama" eating/binge with exercise over this very weekend . . . it felt great!

Gotta remember that.:^:

Happy Monday everyone,
Yea, I am stunned by my weight loss this week. It's been the same weight for the past three days so I know I'm not dehydrated, and looks like the loss is here to stay. I was reading on another board where someone cut back on heavy cardio and weight lifting to just light aerobic fitness videos because of an injury, and she lost a bunch of weight too. Maybe all that work is too much stress on the body and when you give it a little rest it feels like it can give up some fat. Who knows I've learned so much about how my body works these past 6 months but sometimes it is still a big mystery.
I'm ready to get back to my exercise routine. I'm starting back today. I think it's good to mix things up so your body doesn't adjust.

Don't know how I'll do this week with Thanksgiving. What does everyone else plan to do? I saved up my freebies for this week but now that I'm here I hate to use them. Selina, I'm especially interested to hear how you plan on staying OP that day. I'm excited about this week though. I love Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping (I'm one of those crazy shoppers who gets up super early). Can't wait to decorate for Christmas too.

Hmmmm, will have to think about mixing things up in my own ex routine to fool the bod fit - tx for sharing the idea.:hug:

I'm really going to fool the ole bod Txgiving Morning - first of all by even being awake!LOL!:D My daughters and I are reporting to the Y for a "Work Out B4 You Pig Out" session . . . starts off with "Boot Camp" then we go to "Aquacize" then on to "Aerobic Dance" - To finish off we all then go outside to walk our dogs on the track, I think. DH is going to make it to that with our Lil Westie Ginger - 10 yr old Tess is super psyched for this part - we got Gingie a lil sweater to wear and she can't wait to show off! All of this happens Bam-Bam-Bam - 6am to 8:30 am!!!:o

Never would have even dreamed of doing anything like this in my entire life of Txgiving's - cooking/couch potato football games/eating/drinking/making merry etc.:dizzy:

Also not sure how I'm going to work my night shift - go to bed at 2am and get up again - but determined to make it happen - can always nap later, ya know?

I've got a couple of LC recipes I'm going to treat myself with - especially excited about a LC "Pumpkin Bake" that's already getting rave reviews over @ the LC Section.

What's everyone else's plan?

:lol: We will be eating at my parents house this year around 3. I can't give up the fried turkey... but doesn't mean I have to eat the skin! I know last year I was on South Beach so I told my mom I was bringing something I could eat. I forgot what I brought.... but I know I held back a lot on the stuffing which is my favorite!

I'll probably make my squash and zucchini salad (which is actually more summery than fall :o) and convince my mom to make something other than mashed potatoes! :p

Morning ladies! I can't believe we're on week 11 already! I also can't believe that, with this morning's weigh in, I'm back right where I started at the beginning of the challenge. :mad: Combine some overeating last week with a cold and water retention, and I'm up to 198 this week. BAH. I think this challenge is going to just have to be a big learning experience for me, and then NEXT challenge will be the one where I make progress. Hmmm...

I'm feeling really overwhelmed this week, between this cold, work, school deadlines, etc. I think my plan for the remainder of the challenge will be to just get back to where I was a couple weeks ago, around 195, and then worry about 190 (185... 180... etc) from there on.

Aud - How'd your hair turn out? Thanks for the hug. :)

Catsgetnhealthy - How are you feeling? I'm battling a wicked cold right now, so I'm happy to share my peppermint tea!

Fitin2008 - Glad to hear you're feeling a little better. I hope your back lets up some more. Congrats on your huuuge loss this week - WOW! Sometimes it seems our bodies just need a little surprise, eh?

Soon2BFitChick - I think you are so level-headed about your MIL - much calmer than I would be! ;) I am not very patient with my BF's mom sometimes, but I'm trying, so you're a good example for me. I hope you get a newborn soon, and that all works out smoothly - I can only imagine all you go through with these kiddos.

Tina - Ooooh good plan with the decorating bit by bit! My BF doesn't love Christmas the way I do, so he's vetoed decorations until Dec 1st. Heheh. Glad your sister is doing alright, and that you're looking out for her and her new little one!

Chellez - Wow you sound busy, lady! I feel like you and are both struggling with the same things with balancing school, work and trying to lose weight. It's SO challenging, eh?

I need to sit down and read everyones posts later today. I was on a scrapbook weekend, so I need to unpack. It was a great weekend, put I ate too much, exercised too little, and unfortunately added a pound this week. Sorry ladies.

Hi ladies!

Really quick, I'm staying OP on thxgiving bc that's just what I do now I guess! I don't have a problem with holidays or anything, I eat a plate of food, nothing touches, small plate, eat ONLY what is my total faves, drink unsweet tea with sw and low, no cals, I don't even taste things ppl shove at me! Just decided that this is what I want and only when I keep my resolve will I show results. I'm going to go all the way to 365 days. I think I'm at day 86?? Hafta check that.

Anyhoo, thanks everybody for your well wishes. I have some news.

We got a newborn today!!!!!! :bb: She weighs 5 lbs, 10 oz now and is tiny and a very good baby, doesn't cry much at all! The nurses said she was so easy there. She's 4 days old, we picked her up from the hospital this afternoon. Haven't got a nickname for her yet (think I told u all how we don't use their names since if we adopt we'll be choosing one then). Until then, she's Baby Girl. She could go to her aunt if that plan passes, so she could leave in a few days or end up staying forever so we just enjoy her while she's here. I love newborns! They smell good and are so limp and sweet. LOL.

I'm the same weight but that's ok. Been having stomach troubles last few days.. reading up, says I probably don't have enough fats in my diet! No duh!!! So what now?? Hmm.. Imma add some avocado to my salads etc. Might help. And gonna eat more fiber and drink more water.

Have a great Thxgiving girls, if I can't find time to get back on here. (Will try tho, I need to report!). The PIL are coming on Thurs so send me strength. Esp when she doesn't like us getting more babies, Lord help her if she says something hateful about this baby around me. :frypan:

Hugs! Selina

When I look at my now tall, gangly all arms and legs bundle of energy 10 yr old Tess . . . it's so hard to remember that she started out in this world as a 4#/14 oz tiny bundle, soontbfc! The emergency surgeon that was called in pronounced as she delivered her: "Tess is tiny but mighty" in her Indian accented voice . . . we still Tess that - and even have a Christmas Ornament with that on it!

Ahhhhhh, memories! My Big Sis's nickname has always been "Baby Girl" - one year I bought her that book-I think by Fannie Flagg(??) "Welcome to the World Baby Girl" - which is an excellent read BTW.

B4 I babble too far afield - just want to tell ya tina that I just can't get my house clean enuf to decorate yet - hope to do so over the weekend - depending on how much company comes, that is.

Glad you're back from scrapbooking dea - something I've always wanted and NEED to get into - several generations of pics have been left to me - but can't even keep up with my own family. My Big Girl (21) got into it for awhile but now is working too many hours at the nursing home to stay with it. Would LOVE to go away for a weekend and do it tho - good on ya for getting right back on track!

I've sucked at this Challenge I think too practice - yeah, can't believe it's Week 11 either . . . just gonna keep chugging along. I've learned a lot about my journey tho - and made some great cyber buds so that's been worth it!:hug:

Hope everyone battling colds and blahs is feeling better - it's gorgeous again here in MO . . . gotta get out and FEEL the sunshine . . . Later On Bluesies!:carrot:

Hey ladies:) I just wanted to pop in and wish you all a great Thanksgiving. I'll be busy tomorrow so I'm won't get here, but I wish you all a fantastic day! I am really looking forward to visiting with family, and seeing my new baby nephew!! I have been missing him like crazy....my sister will have to pry him out of my arms when it's time to leave;) For real now that my baby is 4 I love newborns....when mine were newborns though I didn't love it so much, and it was for purely selfish reasons....I LIKE SLEEP:)LOL! Anyways I'm looking forward to just relaxing with my family and catching up. I have to say I love the holidays they always put me in a great mood, and having my house decorated just makes me happy. I love the way the tree looks at night all lite up and the way the house smells from the candles....I just love everything about this time of year! I'm going to try to control myself at Thanksgiving dinner, but I have had such a taste for pumpkin pie I'm afraid I'll eat the whole darn thing:)LOL! For real though I'm going to have a nice snack before we head over to my moms so I'm not starved and shoving everything in site into my mouth. Tonight I'm going over to my MIL's to visit and help her set up her tables for Thanksgiving...we won't be there Thanksgiving day, but we are going over there Friday for leftovers. We just decided that it was way too much running around, so we are switching off every other year. This way we can sit and relax and enjoy the company, instead of thinking we have to get going now. Well you all have a wonderful holiday~

Selina- How cool is that....it is amazing how things work out. I mean things do seem to fall into place nicely when you open your mind and heart! I am so happy for you all and you just enjoy that precious baby girl for as long as you have her and know your doing a great thing for her!

Aud- Well I kinda have the opposite going on now....I'm done decorating and now I don't want to clean because I'm pooped:)LOL! I forgot that I still had laundry and all that other stuff piling up will I was decorating so the last 2 days have been spent catching up on the housework!

Marianne- I usually don't start decorating this early but I tell ya the little by little really was nice. I enjoyed it this year a lot! Your house will look great Dec. 1st I'm sure;)

Chellez- I can totally sympathize with you....we just bought our first house a few years ago and it was the most stressful time of my life....planning a wedding was a cake walk in comparison:)LOL! I hope everything works out for you all and just know if it's meant to be it will be....I know how annoying that sounds but it's so true!

Everyone else I hope your all doing well~

Aud--you inspired me with your work out before you pig out, so I signed up for my first race!! It is only 2.6 miles, but we have to park .5 mile away, so if I run to and from the car, I will have in a full 40 minutes of running before we go to dinner!

Selina--few things in the world make me happier than wearing a newborn in my wrap or my other baby carriers. The little sleep sighs....so sweet. And my newborns were nightmares, but there is something about snuggling with one....

Happy t-giving everyone. We have been having a blast here, getting ready. We went to the coolest farm to p/u our turkeys this weekend, and now I just have snacks to get ready. Cheeseball.....dangerous. I don't make it until I serve it because I do love the dairy products!

Hi,Blues! I've been doing some lurking and trying to pull myself together. The trip to Disneyworld was exhausting! Its so much different going with my family than going with a group of middle school girls. And, I didn't do so great with staying on-plan. We had meal vouchers for each day that were included in the cost of our trip. Of course, the meal vouchers were for the quick serve "restaurants" with fast food. Anything remotely on-plan had zero taste and was totally unsatisfying. Of course, my all-or-nothing mentality kicked in and I went totally off-plan. I ended up gaining 1 1/2 pounds this week after maintaining for two previous weeks. I am very discouraged with myself right now. I've been struggling for the last month and can't seem to get it together. This evening, I went to the grocery store and picked up on-plan food. I'm back on plan and plan on staying this way even though Thanksgiving is coming. I really really want a great weight loss for next Monday's weigh-in more than I want the Thanksgiving food. I guess I got my fill of eating off-plan this past weekend.:)

On-the-Tee - I think its awesome that you're signed up for a race. Please let us know how it goes.
Tina - Hope you enjoy your visit with family for Thanksgiving. Give the little sweetie a kiss from us.
Aud and Marianne - I'm a bit frustrated with my progress on this challenge also. I thought I'd be super committed and lose a large amount of weight. I'd like to say that I've learned something, but I seem to keep repeating the same mistakes over and over again. But, I'm not giving up. We still have 3 more weigh-ins for me to make a difference.
Dea - Glad you enjoyed your weekend. I'm sure you can get yourself right back on track and keep going.
Selina - Sorry to hear about your stomach problems. Sounds like you have a great plan to remedy the situation. And, I'm so happy that you have a newborn to nurture and love. I hope she gets the blessing of being with you and your family for a good long time.

Hope everyone has a great evening. I'll check back with you tomorrow.

:cheer::cheer::cheer: GO BLUE! :cheer::cheer::cheer:

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