[Yellofly]

Hi again, everyone!

Can't believe how well you are all doing in your weight loss!

Andi, Floann, Cakses, CONGRATS on the awesome job with your weight loss! You go girls!

Also sending you a belated Happy Birthday, Cakses!

Laura, way to kick butt! I can't believe how much you can run, girl! BTW, where did you find "Proud" on CD? Or did you download it?

I've been doing really well, and surprisingly it seems that keeping crazy busy has been helping me stay on plan! lol. I actually get hungry at regular intervals now. Hope that's my metabolism getting kick started. I've had a really great week for weight loss, and have hit 55 pounds lost!

As some kind of karmic reward, while I was at Walmart today, picking up some last minute odds & ends, I found swim shoes! (shoes you use in the water). I was really happy about that, because every time I go to the water workout class lately, I've been getting really sore feet from hitting the little tiles on the floor of the pool (it felt like my feet were getting cut - but they weren't.) Anyway, I find these shoes for $6.99! Awesome price! I'm so happy about them!

Keep up the great work, RED team!!!

-Yello.

[melissa73]

Good morning ladies,

Well i'm sick today. I've been feeling under the weather the past few days with stuffy nose and sore throat but today the cough has kicked in and i'm blaaaaahhhh!! I called work and told them I would be late. I can't NOT go in because I have all my lesson plans and teacher books at home with me. But at least I don't have to be in until 11am....so I can relax and lay down for a bit longer. AT least I got a good workout in last night in case i'm too sick to go tonight!

Yello: Great deal on the water shoes. I hope they are just what you need to get a great workout in for your next class!

Cassie: (((((skinny vibes))))) it stinks when our body hits a wall with weight loss but thats when you have to change things around! With WW we do what's called the wendy plan. Instead of eating teh same amount of daily points each day....we have a few HIGH point days and a few low point days and change up our eating habits a little bit to shock the system from its regular routine and it helps alot of people break through a plateau.

[Hun.e.B]

Good Morning Red team!! I woke up with quite the sore throat this morning but I think its going away. We took the girls up into the mountains yesterday and did some sledding. We had a great time!

I've got tons to accomplish today and surprise surprise I'm running late, but I will be back once everyone is to school to do personals! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend! We had pizza for dinner last night but I didnt do too bad! Better than last time, and next time I'll be even more in control!

Dont forget tonight is the deadline for Week 4 weigh in!!

[Hun.e.B]

Cakses....how ya feeling this morning? I hope better!

Jen...Good Morning!! How are things going with you?

Laura...aww you werent alone in that race!! You had your whole Red team right there cheering you on! Way to go for getting up and doing it despite being so tired!! That is amazing dedication to yourself!!

Terapet...way to go on another loss!!! Sounds like you had a lovely weekend!

Rennie... How is your day going?

Andi...my throat is feeling it this morning too!! I hope yours is better. Way to go on getting out there and doing that workout! Thanks so much for the support on MPMU!!

Tina...I hope this finds you feeling even better this morning! Seems that little bug made its way through our team!

OptimistK...well how'd that workout go? It is so true what you said. You can watch the weigh in thread and see those who are struggling. If someone's not posting to their team generally something is going on and they arent committed to themselves. I hope we see you around here ALOT more!!

Melissa73....Wow what an amazing weekend you had!! Is it break time already? Ours doesnt come till the end of March, I'm hoping we'll have some sunshine by then. I'm thinking we all need it LOL!! Keep up the great work!! Love your energy!

Counting... We really do have the best team!! This is an amazing group!

Cassie...I'll hope you see a different number this morning too, but dont stress it! Its gonna move I promise you that! And if you added weights any not moving is due to building that lean muscle tissue, which is such a good thing!! Dont give up!! It's gonna move!

[Hun.e.B]

Yello..so good to see you on the board!! Sounds like things are going well for you! Congrats on the find! I'm always needing swim shoes for my girls in the summer and can never find them, perhaps I need to look in the winter LOL!! I hope we see you more often!

Melissa73...just saw you were sick this morning!! I hope you feel better very soon!

[Hun.e.B]

floann...I missed your loss!! Excellent job!! Keep it up! How is everything else going?

[Tina30]

Good morning ladies~ Ahhh Mondays gotta love them I was so tired this morning...after I got Joey on the bus I got right back into my nice warm bed. It's been really cold here...I can't take much more. Yesterday I went and got my hair cut and then I came home and colored it. I can't afford to have it colored at the salon, and I do a good job at home. I do a color and then I highlight it...turned out good. Today I'm helping in Kyle's class, and then tonight I'm hitting the gym. This week it's back to the gym for me. Our game night was really fun. We played some black jack and I had maybe one too many diet pepsi and vanilla vodkas That is about all going on for me today though...the kids are getting excited about Valentines Day. I always make us a candle lit dinner, and decorate the table. The kids get a buzz out of it. I make them up little goody bags also, and they love that. I'm going to make a taco dinner this year. It is everyones favorite, and they all wanted it, so that's what it will be. OMG Joey and I were playing Wii last night...boxing! My arms are killing me...that was a workout I tell ya. Fun though, even though he kicked my butt everytime. That's cool though because I killed him in bowling and tennis

Melissa- WTG on being down .6 with TOM...if I'm ever down anything with TOM that is always a great sign. I was so happy when we paid our truck off. Just to have that extra money in our pockets was so nice. I have to say that James is my fav. also...that Pavarti is so annoying though. I wish James would smarten up and ditch that girl. Sledding in the mountains...that has to be really fun. Glad you all had a nice time.

Msteacher- YAY for being down 2 sizes...that is great

Cakses- Thanks for the input on strength vs. cardio...I think I'm going to give it a whirl and see how it goes. Happy Belated Birthday

Floann- Congrats on being down 2.2

Laura- Great job on finishing that race...that sounded like a tough one. You pushed through though and that is what makes ya one tough chick

Jen- Hello...how is it going? Have a great day

Terapet- Ahh a nice relaxing Sunday morning...those are the favorite part of my weekend!

Rennie- Hello...how's it going? How is your hip feeling?

Andi- I usually do more cardio also, but I think I'm going to give strength training a push and see how that goes. Don't ya just feel good after a hair cut?

Optimistk- Come on you and I are getting back on track together today...let's both make this a kick butt week

Melissa73- Wk. 3 and running for 3 min. straight...that is awesome! I always picture myself running and love the visual, but once I actually start to run I feel akward...I don't know what it is? Get some rest and feel better soon hun~

Counting- Good morning...we love having you on this team. You are an great lender of support for us all

Cassie- Try not to fret over the scale too much. I know how frustrating it can be, but your doing everything you can. I'm sure though that weights has something to do with it, but don't stop them. You want to build that muscle. Hang in there.

Yello- Congrats on hitting 55 lbs lost...that is great! You could only find a pair of 6.99 swim shoes to celebrate?LOL! I'm playing sometimes it's something that simple that makes us happy Keep it up your doing great

I hope you all have a fantastic Monday~

[Diva]

Good morning RED team! WTG to all of us who lost some LBS! Those who stalled or gained! don't give up!!!!

Just got home from the GYM. I restarted my c25k! I feel so good! But during it I think I am am gonna die! LOL! My legs BURN! Guess that's the point huh?...hehe My legs feel all wobbly and funky after I get off the treadmill though...I slowed it way down and cooled down today before hopping off and did some stretches. I think I may partake in there weights and weight lifting machines next time. I came home and did more stretches, and abs and arms and chest on my ball.

Well, off to the shower! Smooooches!

[Nicoyaangel]

Just coming by to say good morning. I have Jury duty bleh ... I am down to 230lbs. I am drinking tons of water trying to get this weight down as much as possible for my dr. appointment next week. *sigh* Is it just me but no matter what the dr. appointment is for its always dreadful? lol

[skinnyvibes]

good morning ladies! Well my computer was giving me fits all weekend. So I am finally back. Well I am up 1 lb this week. But bound and determined to get this weight off. We are going to buy one of those total body machines this week. It's going to be our Valentine's day present to each other. Can't wait to go get it. DH is really excited about it too. Ok, well gotta get busy getting things done this morning.

[Idealmuse]

Diva -

I was all wobbly and sore afterwards the first week too. It does go away as you adjust. just remember to repeat weeks if you need it. I'm not doing the C25k but a similar program that is in a beginning running book I own. I'm on week 5 there which is 2.5 mins running and 2.5 walking for 60 mins.

[melissa73]

Good afternoon ladies,

Well I made it into work for 11am and survived Math. Lunch is almost over and then I have 3 hours left. UGH!!! I just ate a delicious turkey wrap for lunch and these cool rice chips that I found at trader joe's 38 for 2pts. They were good and crunchy. I found these great whole grain wraps at BJ's last night they are only 1pt each. So I had a great 6pt lunch and I didn't even eat my salad yet.

Tina: I love playing Wii with my son. Boxing Kills my arms and DS beats me every time too...but I also hold my own and sometimes even beat him when we play bowling and tennis. It's a good workout too! I haven't played in a while, looks like I'll have to challenge him when I get home. He loves to play with me!

Melissa: YES we get a February Winter Vacation and Our Spring Vacation is in April! Then we get out of school in June! and I have July and August off. Well really, I have the end of June and August off because I work in the summer as a choreographer at a theater camp for 8-15 year olds for 4 weeks. It's alot of fun, keeps me busy while having fun and getting out of the school environment for a month. We put on a full production every summer and DS gets to come with me. The first year we did Once On This Island and it was DS's first time on stage. He was so cute. Then last year we did Guys and Dolls and DS was one of lead gamblers and had a solo song and everything I was so proud. This year we are doing Alice in Wonderland....not sure about it...the director picked it and DS is NOT thrilled with it at all. He may choose to do lights or sound this time around. LMAO...12 year old boys are just too cool sometimes! The kids perform on the weekend after camp ends and then I have all of August to myself to relax, read and layout in the pool. This summer I'll be riding my bike and hiking alot. I can't wait until it's warm again!

skinnyvibes: Sorry about the loss but glad that you are getting back on track. Total body machines is a great idea for Valentines Day!

Nicoyaangel: congrats on your 1lb down. I hate Jury Duty, have fun!!!

Diva: I just started week 3 of c25k and I know what you mean. I can't believe I actually ran for 3 min straight.....TWICE! It's a miracle to me. Very important to stretch before and after we run!

Well I have to run, lunch is over!!!

[Cassie501107]

Thanks for the encouragement, everyone! The scale FINALLY said 213 this morning...and I'm thrilled, LOL! It's only 1lb, but I know that more are following as soon as my body adjusts to the new routine. I think I had just hit a wall and needed to change things around. Now that I have, I expect weight loss to continue. Yay!

[Catsgetnhealthy]

Howdy Red teammies! I just wanted to pop in real quick before I gotta go pick up my oldest kid. I didn't want him walking home, it's just too cold out. It's like 9 out, no clue what the wind chill is with that.
I did go to WW and weigh in and lost 2#'s!! I'm happy that I finally broke 240! I worked out this morning, only did 1 mile of my 3 fast mile dvd cause I was coughing my head off. So I'll go back downstairs tonight and finish that up and/or just do my cardio max. I'll see how I feel.
Well gotta run. Hope everyone is doing well. I'll catch up later.

[Andi18]

good afternoon ladies. I am stuck at home sick with the sore throat and chest congestion. I sound like a frog and considering my job is nearly 100% on the phones I figured it best that I not go in and save my voice. My boss agreed, when I called her she didn't believe that it was me calling! Once I dropped Jon off at school I came home and fell back to sleep on the couch until 12:30.

I weighed in this morning and was very glad to see a 3 pound loss for the week! I think I am attributing this to the intense workout I did on Thursday! LOL