Congrats on the weight loss Dream. I lost 3 lbs this week so I am very happy about that. Especially with having the conference and the pizza on Saturday. This week I have to eat at another coference Friday-Sunday. I have to look at the schedule and see what meals they are providing. I already planned for them by assigning points. Here is my menu for today:

BF--cinnamon raisin bagel, yogurt, coffee with sf flavored creamer
S--sf jello pudding
L--HC Cafe Steamer meal and sweet peas
S--granola bar
S--sf jello
D--spaghetti and sweet corn

WW--28 pts

Only 1lb this week for me, which annoys me because it's been 2 the last few days, but I might be retaining water already. Sigh.

Hi guys! Remember me? lol Sorry its been so long since my last post, work is really REALLY kicking my a$$! I wish it was in the literal sense cause at least that way I would be losing something instead of maintaining!!! :devil: I am struggling with finding my footing and being gone the entire morning away from home. I am eating low carb so preperation is the name of the game all the way, however, when I get home from work in the afternoon its kids kids kids galore and by the time it comes around for me to get stuff done I should be, I am exhausted! So, needless to say, I have been winging it the last week or 2 and not doing a very good job. I have been doing more of a low cal typa thing and I HATE it (no offense girls :D) so really gotta dig down deep and suck it up and get my big fat butt off the couch even when I feel like I'm dying and JUST DO IT!

Been a rough one, I fell at work the other day and hurt my legs badly. I have brusing on both fronts of my legs that looks like someone has beaten me. Needless to say working out has been outta the question but am eager to get back to it just as soon as I can walk without hobbling! LOL

Anywho, hate to be short, but I got about 5 min. before I gotta dash out the door for work. WTG to all our losers this week, you all continue to inspire me with all you have going on and still manage to lose weight too! GREAT JOB!

muse, one pound is better than nothing! and it's progress, congrats!

Shay, congrats on the 3 lbs!!

No loss for me, so I've decided to decrease my calories a bit. I use the daily plate and had my activity on "moderately active". I moved it up from "lightly active" a few weeks ago, and I think that is the problem. No run today, just a little yoga and maybe some DDR. I'll post my menu later.

Hi all!!

I am posting a mauintain this week. This is fine with me. Congrats to all the losers!!! I hope everyone has a great day.!! I will post my menu later.

Only have a few minutes before i gotta get the kiddos to school so I'll be back after that to do personals but had to post my weight. The chinese food finally caught up with me from Saturday and I was up today...but we all know thats not a true gain so i'm going to stick with my Friday weigh in. Not sure why I feel the need to play that little scale game with myself! I weigh on friday..post on friday! And then stay off the damn scale for the rest of the week! *thats me lecturing myself LOL* Okay so only down a .5 lb this week. Enough messing around! BBIAB!!

Okay...got all my PTA stuff done for the moment, I see I didnt miss anything around here.

Mercee...great attitude about maintaining! Thats a winning attitude! Our bodies do need time to catch up from time to time! Great Job!! And I would just like to tell you that I really appreciate you taking the time to check in with your team! Thank you!

Leeda...have you ever seen where people do kind of like a roller coaster with their calories to kick things up again..like go a little higher one day then lower the next? I've heard its really successful, keeps that ol body guessing! I would also like to thank you for the time you take to support your team. I know it can be hard to fit a couple extra minutes in the day so thank you so much for showing amazing support!! It is very much appreciated by me!

Danielle....I hope your legs are feeling better!! I still cant believe that you fell! Hopefully you'll "fall" (lol) into that groove and can check in more often. Darn kids anyway...always taking up time! LOL!! I'm glad you got a minute to check in and let everyone know you were still kicking!!

Muse...no such thing as ONLY 1 lb!! 1 LB is fantastic!! You are doing GREAT!! This week just means your body is playing a little catchup! Thank you so much for all your support! I know things are busy with you getting ready for your shows and you still take a minute or 2 to check in!! I appreciate the support you show your team tremendously!! Thank you!!

Shay...you are amazing!!! 3 lbs!!! WOOOHOO!! Pizza's got nothing on you girl!! Look at all your success! I'm so very impressed and inspired by you! Menu looks GREAT again! And you also, I cant thank you enough for all you have done for your team to keep us supported and motivated! I really means alot to me that you are so active and involved! Thank you so much!!

Bridgette...2 lbs!!!! Yay!! That is excellent news! And here you thought you needed a kick in the rear! LOL...well I'll do that anyway if you still want it LOL!! Great job! Thank you so much for checking in with your team!! I appreciate your time!

Diva...how ya feelin? Ugh...being sick is not what ya need now! I hope you are feeling better!! Thank you so much for all your support! I cant tell you how much I appreciate what you do for the team, even when the numbers dont count you still take the time to offer your support!

Ann...another maintainer this week!! thats okay! It still means progress!! Keep up the great work and stay out of that darn cake! LOL!! Accountability will keep you strong! Way to go this week!

Alrighty then! I suppose that means I need to start studying for my exam tomorrow. Boohiss! LOL! Oh need to post my menu too dont I:

Breakfast - sausage and coffee
snack - cucumber slices
Lunch - mini pizza
snack - bonbel cheese
dinner - chicken and yellow peppers
snack - diet soda

Man that just makes me realize how much I need to go grocery shopping! Have a wonderful day ladies!!

Melissa--I think what helps me check in is the fact that this website is my support group. I need to check in. It might also help that I am a night owl, have a very flexible schedule, and I make myself do a dedicated lunch at work. I also don't have kids.

Leeda--I think we are the same with running. Back when I ran before I averaged 11-12 minute miles. I am bigger now so we will see how it looks now.

I am really excited about the 3lbs because I thought my body was wanting to plateau. We'll see what the next week brings. I will begin the C25K in two weeks. I'm excited about going to get fitted for running shoes. Not excited about spending the money but that it signifies that I can get started on this next goal. The running should make a huge difference in my weight loss. Any exercise generally does for me. What happens too is I get really hungry so I will keep that in mind when planning my menus. I may have to make my running days higher point days.

Shay I'm with you on the support group. Thats how I think of this challenge and also why I get so frustrated. I know from experience what a strong support group can do for me. I would have never lost 75 lbs before had I not had been a member of the group I was. Unfortunetly that group is gone. I think too many people underestimate the huge role that support plays in weightloss. But you can tell the ones that arent active with the group from their numbers. Its very interesting from a social psych viewpoint. Anyway...C25K!! I wish I could do that program it looks like alot of fun but i cant run! You are going to do GREAT with it!!

~melissa

Here's my aful menu for today. I really know that this not good.(to skip breakfast) I have worked for months to break this habit and today I do it again. I usually keep a few cans of slim-fast at work in case I am in a hurry I don't have any today. I usually always have fruit with my lunch an apple, cantaloupe or something. Actually I keep a fruit basket in my cubicle.(instead of a candy dish)I left the fruit at home. I was running late. Oh well a fresh day tomorrow!!! Have a great day eveyone.

B- nothing
L- turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread
S- almonds
D- chicken and a salad
S - 94% fat-free microwave popcorn

Mercee...it happens when we are running late! Slimfast is excellent for days like that! Dont stress it, everything else looks great for today! Great job!

~melissa

Ok here goes. I've felt so hungry today, I dont know why. I am still nursing, so I try to factor that in if I'm really and truly hungry, but I'm not usually this hungry.

1/2 serving shredded wheat, 2 percent milk
penne w/ tomatoe and veggie sauce
1 cup of grapes
another bowl of shredded wheat, 1 serving, 2 percent milk
Chicken salad (romaine lettuce, grilled chicken. tomatoes, sunflower seeds, 1 tbsp dressing and vinegar)
1 big ear of corn on the cob (no salt, no butter)
1 apple
1 slice of wheat bread w/ 1 tsp of peanut butter

Bleh, I have one hundred and fifty calories left.

Still missing weights for:

cmbmom05 (0/2 freebies used)
kpe (2/2 freebies used and will be deleted if no weigh in)
lawmomveronica (0/2 freebies used)
timeforachange (1/2 freebies used)

Duh, I weighed in and forgot to post it!

Had a bad week with the candy. I get sooo out of control with it and every time I think I can keep it under control and every time I can't! Trying to get back to healthy eating this week. I pulled out my WW cookbook and I think I'm going to aim for trying one new recipe each week. If I don't cook, I just end up overeating on crackers and cheese, which has been happening far too often lately!