Reda-I was up for a while but ended up giving it back plus more! It was nice to get away from everything. They made the best jello shots, they used vodka, peach schnapps and ginger ale. They had some with cherries that had been soaked in everclear for a year, very tasty! Good thing its a once a year trip!

Soul-enjoy the massage

Hey ladies! If TOM hasn't come by Tuesday, I'll re-test and let you all know ;):dizzy:

Yes, we are definitely a group full of excitement.... and I wouldn't have it any other way!

Soul - yep, Spring Break was last week and even though I'm doing all my stuff online, all the teachers did no homework for the week :beach: So, Monday starts a new week with homework and tests.... but it's been so nice to have the break.

We went to the Zoo today - it was so fun!!! The kids love it and it always feels nice to get out in the fresh (well, as fresh as zoo air can be..lol). PLUS, we ignored the cheeseburgers they sell at the zoo and brought our own lunch (tuna fish on Ezekiel bread, sunchips, and bread) it was really enjoyable!

Julz!!!---You have to let us know ASAP.

Diva---The Ellen thing was funny. I hadn't seen it before.

Dang it, I get 5 mins computer time and all of a sudden everyone in my house needs something. I will be back for more personals later.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend.

It is an epidemic! Even if none of my family is in the room where the computer is, it's like they have a sensor that goes off as soon as I sit down to come here to check things out.... all the sudden the hubby can't find his socks, both kids pooped at the same time, and my in-laws once again have lost their dog and have I seen it? lol.

My sping break is over on Monday too, and I am so NOT excited, I did nothing, I had planned to get a bunch of work finished, did not happen.

dream- those jello shots sound yummy!! we had some on St. Pattys day that we got from a bar, they were ALL jello, what a rip off.


For those that are celebrating easter: what are you having for easter dinner?

Caitbeans - I've never done a spinning class but my friend from Bunco, Susan, has a total crush on some guy in her spinning class. Maybe you'll fine one, too!! ;)

Michie - I drank just enough to be a lot of fun without being miserable today. It was perfect. Did you dance your tush off??

Julz - OMG!! A baby??? WOW! I have 2 of my own. Always wanted 4, but my 1st husband was a total putz. It all worked out in the end. 2nd DH is awesome. I have my niece (my older sister died) and a wonderful step-daughter, and one of my husband's step-sons is like my own. It's all good!! I looked at the body fat thing you had the link for. The ones I saw "pinched" your skin to measure body fat. It's the kind they use on the Discovery Health show X-weighted.

Soul - I bought the Polar F4 today. I'll let you know how it goes. I'd already worked out before the purchase so tomorrow will be the virgin run!!

Diva - I love Ellen! I don't have time now to watch the link, but I will tomorrow!!

manda - I hear you. DH has been in here 3 times since I sat down!!

Love to you all!!

Hello team!

gg- i only had like 3 drinks, and it was enough to make me feel great! i danced a bit, but my dbf has a strict NO DANCING rule, so i didn't get to dance as much as i hoped to. i had lots of fun though! no table dancing... i'm just too shy for that! glad you had fun!!

sb- how was the massage? good i bet! i just started seeing a chiropractor and i like to pretend i'm getting a massage... it's almost the same! congrats on the size 20 too!!

cb- i feel you on the spring break thing! i am so sad that i have to go back to work and school! enjoy your sunday! oh! i am having easter dinner w/ dbf family, so i think we're having ham and some other simple sides. it's always so good and pretty healthy so i love it! what about you??

dv- (that's diva... i'm obsessive compulsive, so now that i've started with the initials i can't stop!) uh... that ellen clip was tooooooo funny! i love her!

d7- you get back on that wagon, gf! i need you to say the same thing to me now... because i have been slacking! i am losing, but still i haven;t been as good as i could be. thank you in advance for the kick in my butt!

i am contemplating quitting my job, but i don't have another lined up, so it isn't really an option yet. i trust all of you... what do you girls think? if i just HATE my job and don't like being there, is it worth it? i feel like it's slowly chipping away at my sanity! loL.... well you know.. i just dread going to work. so is it more important to have something to go straight into after i quit, or is it more important to be happy and not hate what i do everyday? (tough one, i know!) ::sigh::

okay! you all have a great sunday and a happy easter and the best last day of spring break (if that applies to you!) as possible! peace!

michie--how strapped are you for cash. can you afford to take some time off until you find a new job? I would start looking now, and see what other options you have. I guess it all depends on how bad you need the money, if you are counting on it to pay next month's rent then I'd wait until you have a new job, but if you can afford to do it and survive than I say go for it!

We're having lamb (it is my favorite and it is the only time we have it all year round) potatoes, asparagus, salad..I forget what else- my mom is doing the cooking, then she is making the "snowball" dessert- I am hoping I can do a tiny peice :)

Hey all - I had a horrible week this week - the stress of starting a new job is totally getting to me, I can't wait to just start on Tuesday so I can stop stressing LOL.

That Veggie chili looks awsome ahill - thanks for posting it.

How is everything with the whole easter thing? I've yet to touch any treats... and I'm hoping my will power will win over!!!

:easter2:Just thought I would stop in and tell everyone :easter3:!!!!

Well we are only a few posts up from one of the other teams so we need to keep posting but in the mean time I hope everyone is enjoying their time with their families and not eating to much candy......

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Hello ladies (and gent). Are we having a posting challenge with the other teams? hehe. Ok, so since the Easter Challenge is done, we need to have some sort of an exercise & OP challnge to bring us to the home stretch. What should we do???:dizzy:
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I do yoga! Usually 90 minute classes several times a week. I LOVE yoga and it's been an important part of my stress management and wellness program.

I had a good massage (not at all nurturing but technically proficient deep tissue) but I am VERY sore today in my lower back. He was actually a bit of an @$$hole but I won't focus on that. ;) Overall, except for my lower back, I feel better and I expect that will feel okay in a day or so.

I was in meetings all morning at Stabucks and I managed to have 2 unsweetened iced Tazo passion teas and a plain coffee and nothing else. Then I went to Trader Joe's and stocked up for the very busy week ahead.

I made an arugula, broccoli, asparagus, garlic, onion, veg chick'n strip, red/black pepper, red wine viniagrette and herb/spice stir fry. I had a small plate of that (tea cup plate sized) and it was good.

Now, I am relaxing for a few minutes before getting back to readying myself for the week!

Have a GREAT ON PLAN day today and tomorrow! Ready for the weigh in and the final stretch, everyone? :carrot:

:easter2:Happy Easter everybody!

Michie: I agree, it depends on how much $ you have saved. I quit my job last year in March b/c of stress and haven't found anything YET! The only way I could have done it is from the support of my fiance. If it wasn't for him I'd be in big trouble. My best advice is to look for something else now while still relying on your pay check, that is unless the situation is completely unbearable or abusive.

Diva, I agree. We need a challenge to finish out the last 2 weeks strong. I could especially use a good :kickbutt:. I've been struggling since I got back from my mom's.

Tamara: :hug: Starting anything new stresses me out. On the other hand, congrats on the new job. I hope I'll get to start one soon!

I don't have anything special planned for today, just working around the house and actually just worked out for the first time in 2 weeks. I'll probably post a gain for the first time this week, but I hope the next 2 weeks will be good.

Hey Diva that is awesome information I did not know that either...:thanks:
Well it looks like now we are only 1 post ahead of the other team so lets keep it going.:moped: Hope everyone is have a great :egg:

Oh yeah good luck starting the new job Tamaralynn once you start the stress will be gone, hopefully it will not be a stressful job for you either....

Only 1? ;)

Michie, the massage was good, technically speaking. The guy was an :censored: though, but he knew the anatomy and did deep tissue correctly for the most part.

Ggmugsy, I am very interested to hear how it works out for you.

How is everyone doing? It is HOT in San Diego, feels like summer!!! We are using fans and everything. If I didn't have so much to do, and if the YMCA was open, I would consider going swimming!

I'm having a hungry day. I think because my first meal didn't start until 1pm :o That's a recipe for disaster, for me! Oh well. I'll do better tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone.

Happy Easter, everyone! I hope that everyone had a great day.

Just wanted to check in and tell you all my NSV for the day. I was able to wear a size 18 pair of jeans today. I haven't been a size 18 in about 11 years. When I started losing weight I was a size 28!

Off to bed. I have to get up really early tomorrow. Goodnight everyone!

That is GREAT news!!! :cp: NSV are such great motivators!

Okay, we have 2 weeks left. Does anyone else want to know how much each person in each team has lost and what their percentage is as an individual and as a team? I sure do!!! I think it would be a great motivator to get us PUMPED UP to finish with a BANG!!!

;)

I've got a yoga question.... I have a yoga dvd and it says that you should wait two hours after eating a meal or an hour after eating a snack has anyone else heard of this rule, and do you follow it.

Soul-what type of yoga do you do.

Manda- Congrats on the size 18... It always feels good to see your hardwork pay off.

I don't eat before yoga, for at least 1 hour but usually 2, period. You may have a different experience, but it just feels best that way for me.

I like Hatha, Gentle/Relaxation, Restorative, Yoga for Back Health and Kundalini Yoga. I do some Vinyasa but it's honestly too "athletic" for my liking still. Some day! ;)

:bravo: Ahill!

Yea Soul, I would like to know percentages. Maybe that's too much work for our captains though or whoever would do it?

:dancer::woohoo:

Good morning!

I would like to know all of the %'s to but it does seem like a ton of work.

I have tried to do a Yoga dvd once. I felt like an idiot doing it and never did it again. I just don't seem to bend that way. :) Maybe I need to get the dvd out and try again.

I have to give my ds an assessment test today for placement in the Georgia Virtual Academy. I am not sure how long it will take so we are about to get started on it. Gotta make sure we finish it today. I will be back later on.

I hope that everyone has a great OP day.

:woohoo:Ahill that is awesome:broc:what great news on a busy Monday morning.

I do think knowing percentages would be awesome as well but it would probably take some time as well. I have not lost a ton of weight through this challenge but I will take the 5 or so pounds hopefully this next couple of weeks will be better for me:crazy:

Well everyone have a Great Monday!!!

Hi Team!

I have not abandoned you! I have just had very sick babies who got me sick as well.

Each person could do their own percentage and post it with their weigh in thread:
(pounds lost /starting weight) *100=percentage lost
Catch up soon!

:)

good morning team.
I think it has been a whole week since my last post...in the "old" thread!!
I have had a house full of sick children...flu, colds, asthma..all week. I think everyone is on the mend, and I am ready to get back to 'normal' life! I took a quick read thru all of the posts I missed..there are a tonne!
No weight loss this week...I am just happy to be alive! I have been doing my TBL workouts...as a pure stress reliever, and I also started the C25K on Saturday. I needed to get out of the house for some fresh air, the weather was awesome, and I have been wanting to start that program. It kicked my butt, but it was worth it.
Hope everyone had a great long weekend!! I had a little too much chocolate, and a couple of cheats on Friday, but other than that, it was a pretty good week...food wise.
Thanks for the chili recipe....we love chili...an exellent way for the kids to get the 'good stuff' without knowing it!
Have a great day ladies!! I am off to workout, scrapbook, and then get ready for my dad and his wife to visit....more chocolate for the kids!!
Nearly forgot...I am feeling a little older today....my second child turned 13 yesterday...talk about an emotional day!!!

ceegee- greatminds think alike, I was just going to post that! I think we should figure out own percentages out so we can all see!

ahill- YOU GO GIRL!! awesome!!!! You must be ontop of the world right now!

I have only every done Kundalini Yoga- I do the Ana Brett and Ravi (I forget his last name) DVDs- they are on amazon. I am going to try a Hatha yoga clas this week sometime! I can't wait.

Good morning ladies. Still no TOM and still a negative on the pregnancy test. I'll wait a couple more days and try it again (if TOM hasn't come). I don't know how to feel about it, I'm more bummed than anything. I was literally skipping around the house this morning because i just knew that the pregnancy test would come back positive - and then when the big fat negative came up - I actually cried. I think I've just convinced myself that I MUST be pregnant. Today is day 32 of what should have been a 26-30 day cycle. So, who knows what's going on.

I'm still at 193.... I just can't seem to catch a break!!!! I promise you all that I exercise 5 days a week and am eating as I should... I think my body just refuses to let anything go until it knows that I'm not going to gain it back....

After today's weigh-in I'll make a post here of our teams numbers up to date to give us a push for the last two weeks (thanks for the idea, Soulbliss!).

And, as Diva mentioned before, don't forget that today is weigh-in day!!!

Manda - Awesome job on the smaller clothes!! Whoo-Hoooo!!

Julz - I'm biting my nails for you!!

Here's my scoop: I've been frustrated having only lost 2 pounds this past month. One problem was the WW system. I thought when I logged my weight each week they would automatically subtract daily points as I lost weight. WRONG. You have to PROMPT the site to adjust your points. I finally figured it out and they subtracted 2 points. I'd been over-eating for MONTHS without knowing it.

Then . . . I kind of felt like WW was giving me too many Activity Points for the exercise I was doing. That's why I bought the Polar F4 HRM to tell me how many calories I'm burning.

WW says if you break a sweat within 3 - 5 minutes of starting a workout it is considered high intensity. I always do that on the TreadClimber. BUT . . . they also say you should receive 1 Activity Point for every 100 calories you burn.

For example . . . today I did 41 minutes on the TreadClimber. The TC says I burned 551 calories. WW gives me 6 points for 41 minutes of high intensity exercise. Meaning I should have burned approx. 600 calories. WRONG. In actuality, I burned 359 calories. I should have received only 3 points.

It's even worse with an exercise DVD. The Firm Max Cardio is 55 minutes. I would have counted 48 minutes in high intensity for 7 points . . . 700 calories burned. WRONG . . . 348 calories.

NO WONDER I'M NOT LOSING WEIGHT. If I had eaten all my 13 activity points for the day at approximately 50 calories per point that's 650 calories. I'd have worked out 96 minutes and have really only burned an extra 59 calories.

I believe WW could do a LOT more to try to help people get to their goal weight. These two issues I've had really make me think they are wanting people to take a long time to lose weight so they can keep charging monthly fees.

I'm taking a deep breath now and am going to brew some herbal tea.

BIG HUG everybody!!

ggmugsy- I didn't know that the WW site doesn't prompt you to change your points total- I need to check that out. I never eat my AP's, I eat all my flexes but don't touch my AP's becuase I just don't know how accurate it is- like you said. Do you like your heart rate monitor? I really want to get one- I think I might buy one for myself for my birthday.

Hope everyone is having a great OP day!

Well Good Afternoon or should I say Evening everyone.
Well I did NOT loose anything thing this week either but unlike LondonJulz I have not exercise daily actually I have only exercised once this week just have not been in the mood and TOM is just about here for me and I can tell my TOM will show up. LondonJulz hopefully you get the results that you want. I am with DIVA I had to a few pieces of candy along with tons of carbs yesterday SHAME SHAME ON ME!!!!!!
ggmusgy I did not realize that about WW either but then again I am not on that plan but I do have a very good friend on the plan and she has never mentioned that either.
Well I hope everyone is feeling better health and mood wise.....
We are only 1 post ahead of the Red Team!!!!! So lets keep on posting everyone.

Sorry team- I think I may be the Biggest Gainer this week! :o I'm up 3.5! :fr:
I hadn't been able to get a grip since my week away. I have done well today and got in a good workout too so I'll try to make it up to y'all this week.

ggmugsy: I hate getting wrong info, especially when I'm trying as hard as I can! It can really take the wind out of your sails. I do WW as well. It has been the only thing to work for me since it is basically eating less and moving more. By the way, I'm behind on the Oprah class as it started when I was out of town. Have you been following it and how is it? I keep saying I'm going to catch up on it.

With my gain my % of weight loss is 6.72% so far.

Have a good night all.

Just checkin in. Our internet is running at the speed of slug tonight... pretty frustrating really.

I don't really have a whole heck of a lot to add.

I don't use my WW activity points. It's too confusing to me to bother with figuring them up :dizzy:

Hey team... I am so tired today! I think I am going to pass out riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii .............. oops! Sorry! I have nothing great or profound to post, so I will go to sleep now. Hope everyone has a wonderful Tuesday! POP!

Michie, I sent you am PM...Did ya get it?

Oh well...What's done is done and you are back on track now...Did you have any freebies left to take? :carrot:

6.72% is great! ;)