LawMomVeronica--It happens to us all at some point. It seems you are ready to move on.

Here is my menu for today:
BF--Banana bread oatmeal with IC Believe Its NB, yogurt, coffee with sf flavored creamer
S--grapes
L--HC Cafe Steamer meal with sweet corn
S--rice krispie treat
S--granola bar
D--veg barley soup with turkey sausage and steam veggies added

WW--28+1 flex point= 29 pts

Hi ladies,

Melissa, thank you for your encouraging words! I've noticed from the start that you were the glue that held this team together. I think I've finally started really getting into the spirit of things here...better late than never, right?

I have a job interview this morning. I am (or was before I had my baby) an NICU nurse. I would love to go back too where I used to work, because it's so critical and I see situations and conditions there I would never seen anywhere else, but they don't offer a good schedule for my life right now. So I'm look at a prn (about once a week) position elsewhere. The babies aren't as critical, but it will help me keep my skill up. I can't believe I've been at home for almost a year! If I get this job, I will be able to still pretty much be at home with my son, but help out financially.

I am going running sometime after the interview. Sometimes I just really wish the 5k would get here and sometimes I just get really scared lol.

Have a great day ladies!

Good morning Red team!! Not a great week for us in the weigh in but I think that is in direct proportion to the amount of participation around here. I know I know I'm harping on that again but I cannot tell you how much more successful you are going to be when you have a team of losers behind you! I know you cant force someone to be active but its not fair to those who are. This week is going to be our week though right! We can do this!! I'm ready to win my battle with the lbs!

Veronica...I had a feeling you just forgot to slip over there to post because I know you checked in here with it! LOL! No more candy! I swear that sugar just keeps you wanting more and more...evil stuff!! I love your idea of trying something new every week!!

Shay...excellent job this week! Our biggest loser!!! Congrats on that title lady, think anyone can take it away from you? LOL!!

Leeda....oh what an admirable profession! I couldnt do it! I'm a big baby and cry at just about anything so to be around sick babies I dont think I'd do well. I'm glad they have people like you though, I bet those parents are thankful for you too! Good luck with that run!! That 5K will be here before you know it!

My menu for today (still havent gone grocery shopping):
breakfast - scrambled eggs, coffee
snack - square of dark chocolate
lunch - greek salad
snack - bon bel cheese
dinner - cheeseburger no bun YUM!
snack - diet soda

Almost have that darn chinese food worked off! 1 step forward 2 steps back is NOT the way to lose weight darn it! LOL! At least its going away. I really really want to be down over 25 lbs by thanksgiving so I need to pick it up here!!

OH! forgot to wake up the kids..gotta run!! Have a great day!!

Morning all!!!

Here's my menu for today:
B- 1 can slimfast and 1 apple
L- salad (Lettuce, tomatoes,onions, jalepenos and imitation crabmeat)
S- 1 banana
D- turkey meatloaf and green beans
S- 1 cup of grapes

I hope everyone has a great day and don' forget to watch The Biggest Loser!!

What a nice surprise (sp?) to get on here and find out I am the biggest loser! YEAH! I really have a lot going on so it really makes my day. Of course without my team (Go RED!) I'd be in trouble so thanks everyone. That's too bad Chellez may not want to do this again. It is a lot of work for her and Melissa, but I've really enjoyed it.

Yay Shay, congrats!!

WAY TO GO SHAY! I just checked the results and was shocked at how we were crushed by the blue team. Lets all try hard to have a better week this week. So far so good for me, I've exercised both Monday and Tuesday, even though I was very sore today. Eating has been less desirable, I too need to go to the grocery store, not to mention to take the time to plan my meals.

Goals for this week:
less pop, more water
less processed foods
and grocery shopping


Menu for today:
Breakfast: 1/2 cup brad buds with 1/2 cup 1 % milk
snack: 1 small bag cheezits with dr pepper
lunch: smart pop single serving bag popcorn
snack: 3 pcs of licorice
supper: 2 veggie dogs
snack: 1 small bag gardettos

I'm hoping by posting my menu it will hold me more accountable.

I'm moving really slow this morning. I should be at work already. Well because I make my own schedule lets say I planned to be there already. Oh well maybe I can aim for 8:30 today. I always eat breakfast at work and I'm in the process of making it right now. I should have made it last night. Anyways here is my menu for today:

BF--eggs, veggie sausage, coffee with sf flavored creamer
S--100 calorie pack
L--veggie burger with cheese on ww bun, grapes, sf pudding
S--yogurt
S--biscotti
D--baked chicken with steamed veggies

WW--28+ 3 flex points=31 pts

Morning, all. I got the job! I'll start monday after next with hospital orientation and then I'll begin working with my little ones :D In between then and now I have to renew several certifications that I let slip while I was off work, sigh...

Also good news: I'm down to 196.0! One more pound and I will be down 30 pounds total. Two more pounds and I will no longer be obese!

Baby and I went running yesterday. The weather here is pretty dreary and cold (low 50s). I had the ugliest red hat, it's one I made a few years ago. It's huge and doesn't fit my head at all, but it was warm. I got a few looks on the track though. Anyway, it was very windy and very hilly and I did almost 2 miles. Those hills get me everytime!

I will post my menu later.

Dream, yes we were crushed, but I think this week will be better! Sounds like you're donig great!

Shay, that is so nice you make your own hours. Your menu looks yummy and nutrtional today!

Morning ladies! I hope all is well. I think we all need to kick it double time this week and get a win for the team. I'm stuck at a plateau, so I'm definitely going to up my workout this week.

Good Morning all! Well its one of those mornings for me! Waiting for my turn for the shower so I can head over to the school to finish up fundraiser stuff. Then its study study for a big exam i have tomorrow. Today is my 15 year wedding anniversary too. Not sure if we are gonna do anything because I'm pretty sure someone forgot.

I strayed from plan yesterday. I think I'm bored to death with my eating plan. I eat the same stuff all the time. I've been craving an apple lately big time which is not low carb so I'm wondering if I need to take a little break from that strict low carb. the thing with low carb is I like how I'm never hungry but if you mess up just one little bit it throws you off for the next 3-4 days (me anyway) whereas with lowcal/lowfat you can mess up a meal and its not a huge deal. But I'm hungrier and I get more cravings. Such a dilemma! So since I know that today isnt going to go low carb and neither is tomorrow here is what I plan to eat today:

breakfast: weight smart apples & Cinn. oatmeal, coffee
snack: apple
lunch: chicken bake
snack: yogurt w/ granola
dinner: going out but not sure where

Okay I gotta run! Leeda congrats on that job!! Have a wonderful day ladies!

~melssa

Everyone's menus look great today. I wonder if we should continue with them until the end of the contest instead of just this week?

Leeda--Congrats on the wt loss and getting the job!

I found out that Friday at the conference for lunch we may be pretty much on our own. That helps me so I can pre-plan. I've narrowed it down to Panera, Cosi, and Uno's. I will get on Dottie's website and get to planning.