Weighed in this morning and I'm down 2lbs, thats better than I thought I was gonna do. This is also measurement week for me so I'm hoping for big results! I ate clean today, drank my water and then some, and got in a couple good workouts. I even did the dishes, dusted, and did some laundry :carrot:.

Have a great night.

Bridgette.

No I don't journal. I really should start though. I've been floundering since I hit my "goal" weight in August and gained back a bunch. I need to find focus again.

I ran again today. Not as far as normal cause bf was with me. He is always like "I can't run with you Amber. You run too slow." ...
Just because your ran 6 minute miles when you were a 120 pound 14 year old doesn't mean you can do it 80 pounds, 9 years and no exercise later. :p I kicked his butt! But I'm still proud of him for getting out there


CONGRATULATIONS to everyone for their losses this week!!!!!

Alright you guys are just amazing with your support today!! I'm too exhausted and have spent entirely too much time on the computer doing homework today so I hope you'll all excuse my not doing personals. Oh except WAY TO GO Bridgette!!!! Excellent loss for the week!

I exercised today!! Tried to talk myself out of riding my bike to campus because it was ominous looking of rain, but i decided to just suck it up and do it anyway. And it didnt rain!

I had the most amazing dinner tonight! Chicken fundido. I've given up making new menus for the family so I try out a mini version just for myself first and if they like it then I'll make it another time for everyone. Well tonights dinner went over so well I had 2 little birds, one on either side of me, begging for more bites! This was a dinner we used to order all the time at our favorite Mexican place in Phx and have missed it terribly since moving here. I think I finally figured out the recipe...or at least something close! And totally on plan for me!!

Okay time to go veg out and relax! I'll be on quickly to post results in the morning but then off to classes all day! I'll check on you in the afternoon!! Have a wonderful Tuesday everyone!!

Good Morning Red Team!!!

Well we lost the weigh in by .03% I think it was...so close!!! We had 3 people not weigh in though and that can hurt us so PLEASE! Be sure to get those weights posted by deadline!!!

I'm off and running, typical tuesday!! Have a lovely morning everyone!!!

And remember...even if we didnt get the numbers we are STILL Winners!!!

~melissa

Good Morning Red!

Aw, man we were soooo close this week! Oh well, we'll get 'em next week, right?!

LawMom, sorry about the whacky scale. :dizzy: Have you been eating anything higher in sodium the last few days? I know that always gets me! Hey, a pound is a pound tho, you should be proud! :carrot:

Bridgette, congrats on your 2 pounds! :dance: Hey, when you're done there, ya wanna boogie your way here and help me clean? ;) Maybe my kids would keep it clean if someone else cleaned it first! LOL

Melissa, WTG on the bike ride!! Sometimes we can be our own worst enemies when it comes to talking ourselves out of doing things. So glad you ingored it and went!!! Dinner sounds yum, but then again, I'm always hungry these days! :D

Ladies, have a wonderful afternoon. I'm off to Costco and to get Halo3 for dh :rolleyes: Hey, while I'm talkin about Costco, anyone have any super finds that they'd like to share w/ the rest of us? I love that place! :D

Don't forget, our exercise challenge with the other teams has started, so make sure to log those minutes in the new thread Chellez started for us!!

Rock on!!! :dancer:

♥danielle

Morning all im doing better now i actully walked a mile last night not much but a start i cant wait to get base clearance so i can hit the gym for free LOL
Take care im gonna go log my walking
Michelle

Where on earth is the red team? We are getting smeared in the exercise challenge. Although I'm thinking the times arent long enough because on Day 1 we are already to the first destination, but perhaps thats the idea. Also, for those of us who post later in the day we dont have a chance of getting there first.

Anyway..that aside...what happened to everyone?? I hope everyone is okay!

~melissa

Congratulations timeforachange for your great loss this week!

I haven't had more than a couple of minutes at a time on the computer today, and am working til 9 tonight, so I hope to see most of the last half of TBL tonight.

I'll try to post later, if I can kick my kids off the computer!

Hi everyone. I took a long walk and was so excited to post on the Flight to Weight Loss Freedom thread, but was too late. I suppose that's a down side to walking in the evenings.

Congratulations on everyone's workouts.

Dang! Just got home and was sad to see that I missed out on the exercise thread, I could of posted 185 minutes for our team :(. So is it right that I can count my minutes from today tomorrow? So we are starting with 115 plus what i do tomorrow right? I post right away so I don't miss out again.

Timeforachange-great job on the weight loss!

Michelle-Great job on the mile. One mile is better than none, at least your moving.

Danielle-We don't have a Costco around here is it comparable to a Sams or Walmart?

Melissa-great job on riding your bike..I don't know how you do it, with the kids, homework, and running the show round here how do you find the time? Keep up the Good Work!

AmberD-Way to Go on kicking bf butt , it always feels good to put a cocky bf in their place :D It's great to see him getting out there and exercising with you. My DH would rather sit in the recliner drinking his miller lite watching me bust my ***.

Diva, glad to see you back. You made me chuckle thinking of you getting the dog all wound up. My dog would do the same thing.

Have a great night! Hope to see ya all on the next flight!

Bridgette.

I think we have less people then all the other teams though so it would be a bit tricky for us to "Get There" quite as fast so don't be too hard on us!

Today I'm feeling kinda run down and my ankle hurts from rolling it (and tripping) when I did a trickier step video with new moves last night. I probably had no business trying it yet as it was too advanced for me. It's fine just a bit sore. The good news is I could do the bulk of the video, but man some of those spins off the step are kinda crazy.

So, yeah, I won't be coming over to clean your tubs but I was SO going to... well as soon as you sent me the airfare anyway :P

Hey Red Team! I power-walked an hour last night! That scale is going to move the right way this week! Thanks to those who were encouraging about the gain, I did exercise way more than usual, but just walking. I'm so out of shape that I though I'd start with that. And I did think about the salty foods, maybe that was it? I'm trying to drink more water, hopefully that'll balance it out. I just went to the doc to have him test my thyroid. I take medication for it now, but I'm wondering if my dose needs to be upped. If nothing else, that would help my energy levels!

Hope everyone has a good hump day! :woohoo:

Girls....I think we are gonna keep going on the flight to freedom thread...thats why chellez said there was a new destination coming so keep posting your numbers. Even if they are late they'll count for the next day. At least thats how I'm understanding it anyway. We are still doing our own exercise challenge to see who can get 500 minutes first. Diva you can absolutely join us in that one!

~melissa

Alright...kids are off to school and work so I can hit the books. I've got 2 exams tomorrow...blech!

I sure hope the sky lightens up today so I can get out there and ride my bike to school. Can you believe we actually have snow on the mountains already? Seems so early to me.

I think AF is on her way so I'm not expecting big numbers on the scale this week. I've been so horrible and stepping on that stupid hunk of metal every morning!!! So aggrivating I need to take my own advice and stop it!

My big goal to day is to drink more water. Shouldnt be too hard sitting here right?!

I hope everyone has a fantastic Wednesday!! I think we are missing quite a few members..where is everyone?? Check in please!!!

~melissa

I dunno Diva...seems as though you and I are talking to ourselves this afternoon! LOL!

Just got home from riding my bike to class. What a beautiful Fall day! Tonight is the pep rally for homecoming...I think I'll go since this is my last one till I graduate! Although I should be studying...I just can seem to focus...I have senioritis! LOL!

So what is everyone else up to today?

~melissa

Hey ladies-
Having another good day- 3 in a row, hooray! lol Feels great to get some good days behind me though. It's all about choosing to be in control for me. I did my short t-tapp workout and also did some run/walking on the treadmill. It was easier than Monday and I had some recollection of how good running feels when I'm in shape. Just gotta put some time in again so I can longer than 2 minute intervals, lol.
Hope everyone is having a great Wednesday!

I'm around but I'm trying to get some work done. Plus, tub guy is coming tomorrow to refinish the tub so, I have to finish cleaning today too.

Foot is still tweaky... did exercise, but could only put in like 75 percent effort.

It does feel good to get some good days in. I feel like things are starting to calm down a bit here. Still crazy but at least not so much. I have got 2 days of exercise and I have plans to go and walk tonight. As far as eating when I am on plan I am really good but if I even have a little slip up I totally lose it. I am running out of ideas of new things to try! But I do enjoy the red wins at least I am thinking about it.
Have a great day every one!!

Hola!

Michelle, good for you getting in that exercise!!! Your body will thank you for it.

Ann, hope today is a little slower pace for you. Did you get watch TBL?

Bridgette, yeah I was bummed too to see how the exercise challenge was going....but hey, at least we're gettin healthy in the process, eh? ;) Yes, Costco is just like a Sam's...big wharehouse typa deal. I love finding yummy foods there!

Muse, I hope you're feeling a little better this afternoon. Ouch! I am famous for rolling my ankles, I go down at the drop of a hat constantly and much to the embarrassment of my kids! :lol: Yeah, the tub thing....I'm thinkin that I wouldn't wanna go clean anyone elses cause I hate cleaning my own. ha! Actually I got a guy coming to fix ours too on Friday, how weird is that? Your workouts with the step, is this anything like the Transfirmer from The Firm collection? I bought that thing and darnit if I can't do anything on it yet! :dizzy:

LawMom, I thought about asking about meds too for you but forgot. Definitely get with your doc and see about adjusting those rx's! Thyroid issues can be so frustrating, I commend you for sticking it out.

jelynn, congrat's on 3 days! Feels really good once you get going, huh? Good for you! What is the deal with t-tapp? I hear alot of people rave about it but haven't really checked into it.

kelli, I am thrilled to hear you're having great days! I can certainly relate to the all or nothing mentality! It is something I am trying really hard to break out of because it does nothing but set me back a whole lot. You can do it too!

♥danielle

Getting in here late today, sorry gang.

Had a busy morning.... went to see the symphony with DD2 and her school. It was amazing! DD1 really wants to persue a career or something-or-other in music like this and while watching it gave me goosebumps to think of that being her one day playing all that beautiful music! Was a really great trip and well worth the headache I got to & from on the bus listening to all that chatter! :dizzy:

Having a very off day as far as eating and exercise. Field trip threw me off big time and now I'm struggling to play catch-up. Missed breakkie and gnitpicked lunch....stress is brewing over here again and I am fighting it (kelli this is where my all or nothing attitude comes into full swing!) .... Have a busy evening as well, so will do my best to fit in some form of exercise somewhere....... DS has guitar and then we have a parent meeting for a Washington D.C. trip for DD1 in spring.... $$ and more $$ pouring out!

Ladies, have a spectacular evening and keep fighting the good fight!!!

Hello all!

Today has been a great day for me. I apologize for not being on the message board more often I have had a wicked week at work. I have gotten in all my water so far this week and am working on consistent exercise. I am feeling much better now than I have in the past. Everyone keep up the good work and let's kick put at the weigh in.

Sugar -

Yeah the step I use is one of those club ones like they used in the 90s. You wouldn't know it because they aren't popular anymore but they still make all kinds of current DVDs for that thing.

The Transfirmer basically is a step just has that extra step/incline included. I don't have a Transfirmer but I have the DVDs that came with it. I've only attempted one of them once and that was last summer and I wasn't really ready for it yet. I might try one again later this year. Some of those moves in the transfirmer require supporting your own body weight in ways I can't quite do yet. :)

Step isn't my favorite thing but It's semi fun once you start getting past the basic steps. I like to throw it in a few times a week so I don't outwear my love for Turbo Jam!

-muse

Good morning!
I have been doing AWESOME since Monday and I hope to pleasantly surprise everyone and myself with my weigh in next week. ;) I feel really good too!!! Much more patient with my kids, not as tired as I was before. I just feel good!

Hopefully everyone else is have a good week!

I love how everyone is sticking to their diet and exercise plan. We're going to kick butt in weigh ins. I haven't done a whole lot of exercise, because my knee has been killing me.

I weighed myself this morning, and couldn't believe it. 174! I was 179 last week.

Great job on the loss Veggielady! I have been kicking butt in the food category myself. Water, still struggling, but still trying to get it in. Exercise--still not doing it. No excuse--just lazy!

Like - Water seems to be a struggle for a lot of us. Once in awhile I'll throw in one of those lemon or lime flavor packets and that helps a bit, but I still don't find myself drinking water unless I purposely try to.

Veg - Awesome!

I know I usually have to force myself to drink water and find myself putting lemon juice in it. Maybe one day, we'll get used to drinking it.

Hey everyone :) I just wanted to pop in quickly and say hi and share my surprising little victory this week of losing 3lbs after weeks of being at a plateau :D I was quite excited as I hadn't really done anything different this week :)

Wow girls....we have some awesome losses coming out of the Red team!!

Angela...Congrats on a very successful week!! I'm so glad you are feeling on top of your game!

Tera....OMG!!! That is incredible!!! I'd say thats got Biggest Loser written all over it!!

Katiebobatie....WOOHOOO!!! You stuck to it and you worked through the stall...way to go!!! Makes all that hard work feel worth it doesnt it!!? Congrats on your dedication to yourself!

I just realized tomorrow is weigh in day for me. I've not had any water today (speaking of water) normally I at least get my 2 liters. But, I seem to have picked up this nasty little cold from my daughter...isnt she nice to share! But when I feel so much head conjestion I just cant seem to bring myself to get the water in. Throat is sore, ears are plugged and nose is plugged and none of that OTC stuff helps other than to give me dirty ol shoe mouth which water just makes worse! Whoa is me! LOL!!

I had 2 exams today and I'm beginning the studying for my tax exam for next week which is probably gonna put me 6 feet under! Talk about stress! So if you dont see much of me thats what I'm doing!

Its WAY to quiet around here.

Please dont forget to get your weights posted BEFORE the deadline!

ER starts tonight! Have a wonderful evening everyone!

~melissa

Katiebobatie, congrats on breaking that plateau with the 3 lb loss! That's awesome!!

Melissa, I hope you feel better. :hug:

Congrats to those who are losing weight! I hope everyone has a good Friday!

I just got my Jillian Michaels DVDs in the mail, did one tonight and she definitely kicked my a$$, just what I needed! I got off my food plan tonight, my SO was making cookies and I think habit just kicked in or something, I ate a bunch of the dough and two finished cookies. argh! Stupid habit! I don't think he's trying to sabotage me, he's just tired of not having any junk food around. (Well, if he hadn't eaten all the light ice cream, we would still have some junk, lol) How did everyone else do on their eating plan this week?

Hi Girls

Just ran through Turbo Jam Cardio Party 3 for the first time. Wow! I've come a long way since I started I can't even believe I got through that thing... and without too much trouble. Don't get me wrong it was quite the workout, but when I looked at it last year I couldn't keep up with the speed past the first punching segment. Just one of those nice non-scale victories.

Tub guy has to come back next week we had to get a new faucet because he can't do it with it dripping. Thought he could just turn off the water but he needs water for the job. ah well...

Hope everyone had a good day.

-muse

Good Morning Red team!

Well I had a little slip up last night...my first one in 20 days if you can believe that! So I decided not to weigh in this morning. Why torture myself right? I'll give it a couple of days to hopefully flush out. Right back on track today though!!

Diva...I took a class on nutrition a few semesters back and they say that if you are eating properly that your foods should keep you properly hydrated. Maybe it is just helping to keep you full but I swear I lose more weight if I'm getting 2 to 3 liters of water a day. And I can definetly tell those days that I dont.

Muse....going and getting yourself into great shape are ya! LOL!! Way to go!! Thats gotta feel great to get through the whole video and not feel like dying!! Excellent work!

Lawmom...ugh cookies!! Those little buggers can get ya everytime!! I've done pretty darn fantastic on my eating plan but for last night. Way to go on your meeting with Jillian...she'll definetly whip you into shape! LOL!!

Tera....thanks for the well wishes!!!

Alrighty, time to hit the books! I sure hope we hear from some of our MIA teammates today. Feels like our team is losing steam!! I hope thats not the case because those of us who have been checking in sure seem to be kicking butt...how about the rest of you!! Cant wait to hear!!

Have a beautiful Friday!!

~melissa

Good Morning Red Team!

I hope you all are ready for another great weekend! I can't believe that we are already going to be going into October! The days are flying!

So, I'm not sure what I'm gonna do about weigh in. "Technically" today is it for me but I am up. WAY up. I have NO idea why either. I've been eating right, exercising, getting my water in....and I get a really ugly number on the scale. I may take one for the team this week and take a freebie, not sure.

Busy day here, have tub guy coming in a few and someone to look at my dryer. When it rains it pours! Stress is big in my house at the moment, not with maintenance issues, but with finances...I may be going back to work and I am :mad: Long story there, but let's just say I was told to quit my job (per dh) and work on myself to get healthy.... and now its being taken away. 'nuff said.....
Will have to see how things play out in the next coupla days, may not get to visit so much with ya'll.

Anywho, ladies, have an awesome day and an even better weekend! Stay on top of your game and keep that exercise coming!! :carrot:

Yup! That's what he was saying. I found it if anyone is interested. Click below:
http://www.oprah.com/health/oz/oz_20..._350_112.jhtml

Thank you Diva for that link. I find myself forcing water down when I can, and I hate it. I eat plenty of foods with water in it, like grapes, so I'm hoping I should be fine. Although, I will still try and get used to drinking water since it's better than soda.

Danielle - I'm sorry you're so stressed out. If you need to take a freebie week, I don't think any of us would mind. I hope you get everything situated.

Well being on a reduced calorie diet I feel like I probably do need to add a bit of water to my day, but mostly because I'm sweating out a bunch when I exercise, so i still find it important for me to try and drink some... plus I'm trying to cut out diet soda, so I have to drink something, but yeah I saw that show too. I did read somewhere though that water is key in helping flush out the ickies that are released from the fat cells apparently we store all kinds of fun stuff in there.. hormones... old medications... etc etc.