Good morning ladies!

Karen, I'm so sorry to hear that your boss' family had some not so great news this week :hug:

Melissa, congrats on the test! Way to not put the study time in and still do fine! ;)

Tina, hope everything went fine at the meeting for you.

Rennie, that is so awesome of you to be helping out your neighbors. Best wishes to a speedy recovery for her.

Ceclia, tell me about it. they are woosies around here! LOL I think they were more worried that the school buses were not going to start.

Hi :wave: Laurie, Utah, Deb, Jen, Danielle, Laura!


Went to the gym to work out last night. Got in 30 minutes on the treadmill. While there I was listening to a conference call with Bette-Sue put on by a team from MPMU. It was interesting to hear what she is doing after the show. She's working her little tail off! Jenn from the purple team was on the conference call an hour earlier, she is so motivational to listen to. I can see her being a little Jillian! :lol: Anyway, back to the gym...omg I had to quit early as it felt like I had pulled about a million muscles in my legs. They are feeling better today. My butt was in some pain yesterday as well, but that's due to the spinning, I knew that would be coming along. What I didn't realize is how sore my arms would be this morning! I am so glad I did not do any upper body workout last night otherwise I may not be able to move my arms! Oh and now I am not a happy camper, the Pool is Closed Until Further Notice. :(

I am getting frustrated though as I have gone up a couple of pounds so far this week and I can't figure out why. I'm hoping it's water weight but I don't think it is...I was actually up 4 pounds and now am back down 2 so a net of up 2. grrrr I am heading back to Fargo this weekend for my Dad's 60th birthday and of course my mom has to plan the party at Paradiso's. Yummy chips and salsa and super yummy Margarita's. I have to stay on plan! I will stay on plan! Now I'm trying to figure out how I am going to get my workouts in while I am home. Usually I go with my friend on Saturday's to the gym to work out with her trainer and Sunday's I go in the morning as well. My gym does not have a location back home. I'll probably have to go to the Sport Center (2 hockey rink with a track around both of them and a weight room upstairs) to work out, thankfully it's only 2 blocks from my parents house, but I have not been there since I graduated from high school...used to live there basically when I was younger thanks to two older brothers that played hockey.

Okay, time to get this off so I can finish getting ready for work. I hope you all have a great OP day today!! I'll try to check in today at work, it's been crazy busy again and everyone seems to have gotten the flu (including my husband now :( with a 102 degree fever).

Good morning ladies! Well I made it through my first meeting and I was wound up over NOTHING! The ladies were very sweet and I can't wait now to go back next week. I think this is going to be really good for me. It sounds like we all are kinda dealing with the same thing just in different degrees. They gave me some stuff to read and the 12 step book that they work through. So I'm glad that is over with and now I can stop all the silly worrying and focus on just working the program. I had another good day yesterday food and exercise wise. Water was better, but still not were it should of been. I find it hard to drink the amount of water I should when it's so darn cold out. Today is gym day for me. This morning Kyle's teacher is coming over for a home visit so I have to get ready shortly. My poor Kyle woke up with a bad dream last night. Madison actually came in to get us and she woke my husband up whispering "Kyle needs a bandaid"LOL! I guess he was came into her room and climbed in bed with her. She is so sweet. He did feel really warm though so I gave him so Motrin and he slept in our room last night. I try to not let the kids sleep in our room, but when they have really bad dreams I always make an exception. So I'll have to watch him and see how he feels today. Other then that not much going on. Just a relaxing day at home for me. I really need to grocery shop though...I should do that while the kids are at school. It would be nice to get it done with, so I don't have to go this weekend:) Hope your all doing well

Rennie- Your a good person, ya know that! I can tell you have such an awesome heart. I hope your neighbor is feeling well soon:) We miss ya~

Barbara- I'm going to get those bags next time I'm at the store...that chicken didn't look to bad either:)

Deb- Thank you for the support. I'm so lucky to have all of you.

Muse- I love those tortillas....I make wrap sandwiches all the time with them....they pretty much have replaced bread for me:)

Counting- You were right they were very understanding, and I think this is going to be really good for me:) Have a great day

Laura- Have fun tonight

Andi- Sore muscles are like a double edged swords for me...on the one hand I almost welcome the pain because I know I worked them really good, but on the other when I'm trying to wash my hair and can't barley get my arms up over my head they seem like a curse!LOL! I hope your husband has a speedy recovery...this flu thing is the pits this year!!!

I'll be back later I just wanted to let ya all know I survived my meeting:)

Doing a fly by...I've got another exam this morning...auditing..blech! Then a meeting with the principal of dd's school to discuss the meeting the other night. Just wanted to wish you all a fantastic Day!! Be good to you!!

Good morning ladies,

Well I had a snack attack last night at around 11pm. YIKES! I was aware that I had wap's to use, but I shouldn't have used them. I ate about 15 pts so late at night 8oz glass of tropicana twister, 4oz of these new cracker chips - each 1oz serving has 1/2 a veggie serving in them (it says so on the package) well I ate 4oz so I got 2 veggie servings in, but 8pts...YIKES! then I had 4TBLS of cheese 4pts. Oh well, I am still OP but only have 2.5 wap's left. Guess I have to be super good today and tomorrow since my weigh in is Saturday morning. I was down to 226 on the scale yesterday and this morning I was back up to 227.4. Not sure if it was the snacking last night, TOM being here, my legs being so sore from the lunges and squats the other day (they really hurt today) or being constipated. Or a combination of all of the above.

Well I wasn't going to take my slight gain sitting down so when I woke up this morning I filled my large glass with water and did a 30 min Cardio DVD and my abs. It's actually nice out so i'm going to go outside for a walk later and then get to the gym tonight to do my day 2 week 4 c25k and back and biceps. That should do some damage control. Tomorrow I'll do the same! Cardio, cardio, cardio!!!

I'll be back for personals in a little while, DS wants some breakfast!

okay, time for personals.

Melissa: Glad to hear that your exam was easy. I hope the same goes for your second one. Good luck!

Tina: I"m so glad that your meeting was good and that you felt comfortable there. If everybody is grown up then they realize that just because your not overweight doesn't mean you don't have an over eating problem! Everybody's different on the outside with similar inner struggles. Yay you for taking a step to help yourself! My legs ARE killing me today because of the squats and lunges. OUCH!! It feels good though. At least I know I worked my muscles out good. It all works out too because yesterday was leg day for strength and I couldn't make it to the gym, so I definitely got my leg workout in at home! Tonight is C25k day 2 week 4 and back and biceps. Then friday is just cardio / c25k day 3 week 4. Wish me luck on running for 5 minutes again two days in a row. YIKES!!

Rennie: That is so sweet of you to help out your neighbor like that. YOu are a very good person, not everybody would do what your doing. I'm sure they are very appreciative of your caring spirit and I"m sure your kind deeds will come back to you when your in need!

Utah: Thanks for the tip on the steam bags as well as the tortillas. I've been using a 1pt whole wheat low carb tortilla, did you say this one was .5 pts for WW. WOW!! I can deal with 1/2 a point! Where do you find them?

Debalicious: Great job doing well with the eating. Now you just have to work on that exercise. Sucks when work is so busy! Thanks for the kind words! It helps that I LOVE to exercise so it isn't a chore for me, I really enjoy it!

Counting: Thanks for your support! It really helps when we are struggling to know that we can come here and people are here to support us and understand what we are going through. I haven't had any major struggles as of yet, some times I get snacky but I only allow myself those snacks if I have the ap's or wap's for it...if not I have the willpower to just say no. But if I have a time of need, I know who to call on. thanks!!

Scenestealer: Enjoy the Spirit of the Marathon tonight, sounds like a good time, lucky you to get tickets last minute like that!

Andi: I feel your pain on the gain. I was so excited yesterday to be down to 226 and already down 1.8lbs for the week with three days to go. But then I got snacky last night and then I have TOM and i'm constipated and my legs are killing me. Any one of these or a combination of all of them could have caused my scale to go back up to 227.4 (which is only down .2 from last week). Look back at how you were exercising, if your sore, TOM, bloating, high sodium foods. Any of these reasons can fluctuate the scale! I'm doing a ton of damage control today and tomorrow and hoping for a great weigh in Saturday morning. Whatever it is, as long as I lose .2 I will get my 20lb sticker, so that will make me happy either way, but I have only 4.2 to lose to reach my 10% so I hope it will be at least a 2lb loss so that I can make my 10% by march 1. that's my goal and my hope anyway! Good luck to you! Drink a ton of water!!

Okay I think I got everybody! Gonna go get that power walk in, it's actually kind of nice out today!

Hi everyone
I love old people. They have so many great story's to tell. I love to hear about how things were. What people did. How people took care of each other. I have been told many times I was born years after my time. I think they are right.

I have been getting some exercise in but not as much as I usually do. Now I am going to have to play catch up. Have already done 4 videos today, have two more to do to up caught up by Monday morning lol. Busy busy busy. The house is clean. I am doing laundry now. Will food shop on Saturday. Will be nice Monday morning when I wake up and everything is caught up. See lol, good thing I do keep up on things. Not all that much that has to be done but normal day to day things.

Melissa73: Wow! You seem so young to have had cancer. Just proves that cancer doesn’t discriminate. I did the relay for life a long time ago. I loved it. Thanks for the encouragement.

Tina30: Thanks! I was thinking along those lines. There is always next year. I really wish the pressure of getting so much money for fundraising wasn’t there. But I do understand why they do it.

HuneB: Thanks for the encouragement.

Shymoment: Good for you. Glad there are still people out there willing to help people out. Big hug.

Wow, quiet day on the Red team! Where are all our chatters! Feels like Friday to me.

Just popping in really quick before my meeting, I had to come home and have a salad to make sure I stayed the course with eating! I'm budgeting a smoothie into my day. At Tropical Smootie Cafe you can get a HUGE smoothie that is only 3 points! I had to get on their website and look it up because I didnt believe that something so big could only be 200 calories or less...but sure enough only 184! Yum-O!

Well, I hope everyone is having a fantastic day! I'm looking forward to getting this meeting over so I can go run! Its another beautiful springlike day here almost makes me want to try running outside! I just worry the pavement will ruin my streak of no shin splints!

Hi Ladies!

Andie, I live in Fargo small world! I love Meican Village it's my weakness! I can pass up paradiso. I know it's amazing isn't it! Ha!

Anyway I just wanted to stop in and say that I am down a lb from being up 2 so I am happy hopefully by sat I am at least down another 2 but I could live with 1.

Hope you all have a great day! ; )

I am here lurking around~! I just wanted to bring up something I was thinking about.

I read most of the posts on this thread as well as other forums. I dont really find that I post that often, as I dont really feel I have a way with words. I dont talk too much in person either. I really like to listen to others and read books.
Just wanted to let everyone know I may not post a lot but I am always around reading up on everyone days and rooting for us all.

Hey Jasmine - I was a lurker for about 2 years until I finally joined this challenge. I almost didn't join this challenge because of the same issues that you have. I was so afraid that I wouldn't be able to find anything (relevant) to say. I am also shy and quiet in person. I haven't posted much in the past few days because I'm finding myself in a funk (weather-related I think). We're glad to hear from you whenever you can so that we know you're still here with us. Don't worry about what to say. Even just a "hello, I'm on plan" or "hello, I'm struggling" is welcomed.

I read all the time and don't post as often as I read. Sometimes I realize it's been a while since I've posted and it surprises me because I've read everything and think I've posted and I haven't. :dizzy: Yes I'm a blonde with blonde moments! :lol:

Anyway, long story short. Thanks for posting, it's good to hear from you! I hope all is well!

I haven't posted much lately. I have periods in my life where I get really anxious. Sometimes I'm not even sure why. I guess I'm kinda there now. I really am not sure what else to say right now. I've been eating okay and exercising, except for this morning. I decided to get ready early because I was going to have to scrape ice off the windshield. When I got up, there was no ice so I laid back down and took my time getting ready. By the time I left for work the freezing rain had started and I had to scrap the windshield anyway. Oh well....

I'm so behind on personals that I don't have the time or energy to catch up on everyone. Here's just a couple....

Tina - I'm glad your meeting went well.

Sara - I've been wondering how you've been doing. I'm sorry for all of your losses. I hope you'll be able to get your focus back on taking care of yourself.

Rennie -I believe in karma, of sorts. It's very commendable how you are helping your neighbors. I think good things are coming your way.

Take care and I'll catch up with you all later!

Hello ladies!! Oh what a couple of VERY stressful days I have had. but the good part about it, I have realized what an emotional eater I am. I wanted nothing more then to PIG OUT yesterday. I didn't, I did however eat 3 pieces of biscotti. But considering I wanted to go get a big fat cheeseburger, fries and a shake, I am pretty darn proud of just settling for 3 pieces of biscotti. Then today, I had Subway for lunch rather then the burger, etc.
My son got his rump suspended for 7 days....arggggg and talk about attitude. Oh I could just scream. The Dr's still don't know what's wrong with DD. So I have been searching online and in my vitamin book, and in doing this I read about eczema (youngest DS has) and come to find out it's a food allergy! The Dr told me it was just dry skin and put some lotion on it. Ok, so he's had constipation as well, and I asked her about food allergies with the constipation and she said no, alot of times little ones his age get constipated and to give him Myralax and it'll eventually pass. I am not the type that wants to drug up my kids to get them to do something that their body should be doing naturally. So, back to my DD, the Dr. thinks because all the tests they have been doing so far have come back clean that my daughter is depressed and wants to put her on anti depresents..... Ok, again I am not the type to just drug them up and cover up the problem. Ok, sorry to vent at you all....I am just a bit frustrated with this entire situation. DD's Dr hasn't run all the tests that she could, I mean she didn't even do a stool sample....hello, she's having abdominal pains. She just thinks it's all in her head and that she needs anti depressents..... ok, sorry again...
I hope everyone is having a great day! :) Mine can only get better! :)
Sorry if it's TMI!

AH! I think I pulled a muscle in my shoulder throwing my backpack into my car this afternoon, it really hurts, just right on top of my shoulder...whine!

Gotta run to the gym or I'm not gonna get it in before my TV night starts. I'll be hulaing during the commercials!

Mexican Village / Paradiso's ... I love them both! haha bad bad bad I need to try out the new MV that I heard opened up but I think Bennigan's will be calling my name this trip on Saturday night. I know, bad for the diet...all 3 are bad for the diet! Thankfully this trip is a short one.