[MamaToTomAndAlex]

Hi ladies!

I just cannot keep up with personals every day... lol.... you all talk too much

Anyway.... just a quick update on me. I'm trying to stay on plan and I'm not doing toooo badly. I'm having some major issues with exercise as I' m in a LOT of pain this week. My hip is killing me and the pain is radiating up and down my leg.... bleh. I'm feeling very old this week.

I talked to my Karate instructor yesterday and said : "I'm feeling old because every other week I have one injury or another" and he said "Let me guess... your hips are bothering you?" .... I was like.... "Wow"...

Apparently it's fairly normal for Karate. You're moving your legs into kicks that put your hips into positions they've not gone into for years. Something else about rubbing off calcium deposits.... ARGH!!!!!!!!! Whatever,... it hurts.

I have a class in about two hours, and I'm going to try and go, but I'm not sure how much I'll be able to do. *sigh*....

I want to get fit and healthy, and I'm guessing it's going to hurt getting there, but this is not pleasant.

Anyway.... whining over....



I hope everyone has a great, motivating day!!!!!!!!!!!

[Jen415]

Hi y'all! Just want to say THANKS to Diva for my new avatar!!

I'm falling behind in my water consumption today...TOM is here in full swing, and I need all the extra water I can get to flush this stuff out!

I'm still not exercising....I guess I am just going to have to put it in my planner every day--make an appointment with ME!

[ksk571]

Hello all! I ended yesterday with as poor of eating as I started it with. I'm trying to make sure I get a lot of water in to flush out my system. I'm on track to have a good food day today. I couldn't make myself get up to exercise this morning. I imagine that a big part of that was the body lagging due to the poor food choices yesterday. I also have not slept well the past few days. Work has been busy and I'm having a hard time turning my brain off at night.

I went to my Zumba class last night. A couple of weeks ago, our instructor had some conflicting engagements and couldn't find a substitute teacher, so she had 3 of us who are regulars just lead the class. Well, last night she had a sick child and we lead the class again. I'm actually surprised at how much I remember of the routines. I didn't realize that I remembered as much as I did.

I'm dragging this morning. I need to wake myself up before my meeting (the same one I missed yesterday )

Have a great day Red Team!!!

[ArmyWife02]

thanks....so far this is my day two of no cancer sticks lol and i have done the tricep pushdowns and bicep curls on the CrossBow (like a bowflex) and then we all did the upper body workout of Leslie Sansone's with 2# weights...all feeling sore...just have our 20 min jog attempt to do now. and we liked the walk/kick WATP, so me and the girls might do that first.
i took their inches measurements this morning...and we're doing them again on 5/17 (i'm doing mine everything 3 weeks during this challenge)...so we can see how things are progressing.

[Diva]

Originally Posted by Hun.e.B

Just stopping in quickly before I go take my final to wish you all a fantastic OP Thursday!!! Make it a great one!!

Good Luck gf! I know you'll ace it!

Originally Posted by Tina30

I'm really excited because Kev and I are going out for the day Saturday. My sister is going to watch our kids. If the weather isnice we're going to go to Starved Rock and hike. That will be some major time for my exercise challenge We went last year, and it was the best time ever. Just so nice to be with him and have no kids wanting this or that. This time though I'll be smart and pack some water bottles. I didn't realize how much we hiked last time until we got back and I was ready to die from thrist. There are no washrooms though, so I don't want to drink to much because this girl doesn't go in the woods!LOL! Well I better get the kids going. Have a great day ladies~

Have fun! Jess and I will be doing a lot of walking on Saturday too. We have his company pic-nic @ Dollywood. Last year I think we walked for 8 hours straight up and down hills and it was so HOT! I was sore for a week! LOL! This year since we know our way around a little better, we have a plan.

Originally Posted by shelby897

I woke up this morning and am determined to recover from my "brownie blackout" last night. After I ate them, I continued on to a bagel and some rice cakes but then made myself go to bed before I could do more damage.

I'm glad you survived your Brownie binge. been there done that...sigh...Today is a new day!!!

Originally Posted by MamaToTomAndAlex

Hi ladies!

I just cannot keep up with personals every day... lol.... you all talk too much

Anyway.... just a quick update on me. I'm trying to stay on plan and I'm not doing toooo badly. I'm having some major issues with exercise as I' m in a LOT of pain this week. My hip is killing me and the pain is radiating up and down my leg.... bleh. I'm feeling very old this week.

Sorry about the hip. I've been dealing with Hip bursitis for about 6 or 7 weeks now. It swells up into this Flinston bump and really hurts. It flairs up usually after a lot of activity.

Originally Posted by Jen415

Hi y'all! Just want to say THANKS to Diva for my new avatar!!

You're welcome.

Originally Posted by ksk571

Hello all! I ended yesterday with as poor of eating as I started it with. I'm trying to make sure I get a lot of water in to flush out my system. I'm on track to have a good food day today. I couldn't make myself get up to exercise this morning. I imagine that a big part of that was the body lagging due to the poor food choices yesterday. I also have not slept well the past few days. Work has been busy and I'm having a hard time turning my brain off at night.

I went to my Zumba class last night. A couple of weeks ago, our instructor had some conflicting engagements and couldn't find a substitute teacher, so she had 3 of us who are regulars just lead the class. Well, last night she had a sick child and we lead the class again. I'm actually surprised at how much I remember of the routines. I didn't realize that I remembered as much as I did.

I'm dragging this morning. I need to wake myself up before my meeting (the same one I missed yesterday )

Have a great day Red Team!!!

Awwww, Sorry about the lack of sleep. That usually makes me make really poor food choices. Be strong! WTG on the leading your Zumba class. That's awesome!

[gaia2094]

Ok, this is going to be long, just finished 12 pages of reading.

Originally Posted by veggielady

Hi ladies! My week has been frustrating. I was helping my sister move, and it seemed like it would never end.

I feel for you, we moved my sister into her apartment three weeks ago; she had STAIRS, and no elevator -sobs-.

Originally Posted by veggielady

Anyway, today is a super tempting day, not only is it cinco de mayo, but it's my birthday, which means someone is most likely going to surprise me with an evil cake!

Happy belated!

Originally Posted by wkgirl

Happy Birthday Veggielady!!

Ditto

Originally Posted by Shy Moment

Won't be so nice because they are having the scales re calibrated tomorrow ( I was told when I had my son at the doc last week ) and they said the scale was way off. Oh well. I weigh less today than I did a year ago. I will adjust my ticker no matter which way it goes

Doctor's scales are ridiculous. I could weigh in at home, eat nothing, and then go to the doctor, and it would say 10 or even 15 lbs more! I only trust my scale lol.

Originally Posted by Tina30

Good morning ladies Just popping in to say hello this morning. It's going to be a busy day. Lot's of running around to do, and tonight my husband and I are celebrating our 7th wedding anniversary.

Congrats!

Originally Posted by Hun.e.B

Not to worry Cat...today is a new day!! Its time to remember why you are doing this! Let that drive you to find that control again, I know you can do it! I hope today is a much better day for you! Go in prepared and you will succeed! You can do this! Keep you eye on the prize!

Another ditto

Originally Posted by sheywood4

Good morning all! Hope everyone's day has started off great! Mine on the other hand has been chaotic! dd#3 was up sick allllll night long! I am so tired! Well on the positive side, she is the 3rd of the 4 girls to get sick, it is only a 24 hour stomach bug, so we are on the down hill side of all this!

I think everyone's kids are catching something here. Do viruses float through computer screens?

Originally Posted by jenjen74

Good Morning everyone!
Hope all is going well. I have been dealing with a very sick little boy the past few days so I haven't had much time to read or post.
Jen
I think I'm right, all the children are catching something! But I hope everyone's kids are feeling better.

Originally Posted by ThisTimeIsDifferent

Good Late Morning !

I'm having a really bad two days! TOM was supposed to be due on Monday...Didn't come so now I'm in a PANICK! I'm late! So now I'm thinking If I get TOM late (and I really pray that I do..better late then never!) then why did I gain .6lb??!!

Mine hasn't come in either... its this ridiculous birth control, I miss my old stuff. I cramp all the time, not just during my TOM. I'm no expert, but it might just be water. Weight fluctuates (unfortunately).

Originally Posted by bella mia

Hi everybody,

I just wanted to say that I am terribly sorry for not chatting or doing any personals since the thread has started. If you can all just bear with me for another week as I have soooo much going on, and I promise I will be a better team mate and be more involved. For those of you who know me from the last challenge, you may remember me mentioning that my son has a lot of medical conditions that are very serious...he has juvenile epilepsy and a blood disorder, amongst other problems. Well, we have had some set backs with my baby(not really, but will always be my baby no matter what age ...13 years old) and we are in the midst of adjusting his meds and have a lot of appointment s with the doctors at Sick Kids, etc. Along, with that I have had vertigo, and it is also my sons confirmation this week, so to say its been a hectic month, would be an understatement.
I really miss being able to chat with all of you and I look forward to being an active team member. If you guys, feel like I shouldn't be here, I will repect your wishes. I just ask you for one week.

Thanks you kindly.

Whoa, that's a lot of stuff going on. Being a kid and having illnesses like that is a real bummer. I had two heart surgeries before my 9th birthday, and I couldn't run or play or have fun. Of course, you have a teenager, so maybe he's hit video gaming age, lol. Anyways, I hope everything goes well with you, and we all can't wait until you can come talk to us some more. Life gets in the way of life, don't feel bad about it.

Originally Posted by kellybones

I'm excited because I just started trying to be more active outside of exercise - I am trying to stand at work instead of sit, since I work in a lab and often, I would sit while working but I can stand - I was just lazy and not doing it.

Ok, first- cool job! I can't be trusted in a lab.
Good for you for moving when not necessary! I miss the stairs in my dorm; I was shedding weight like there was no tomorrow by climbing 4 flights of stairs a couple times a day. Whoever invented the stairs was a health nut.

Originally Posted by MamaToTomAndAlex

I have two boys.... and right now, when you compare them to my sisters two girls or any friends really who have daughters.... most of the time, toddler boys are sooooooo much more work than toddler girls as far as discipline and attitude etc. are concerned anyway. They also NEVER sit still, are always on the go, spend half their life fighting each other and the rest of it tearing around the house screaming at one another.

From the stories my parents tell me, that was me. Spider-toddler. Could leap from bookshelf to ER in a single bound!

Originally Posted by Fat Chick B Gone

I went to the locker room to change and "oh crap" yep I had packed everything but a shirt to wear. I wore a sweater to work today so that wasn't an option but I did have on a SUPER thin Old Navy tank(um undershirt really) on under it. So because I had posted that I was going to work out and didn't want to disappoint I sucked up my pride and rocked the sports bra/spaghetti tank combo. It showed every bump and lump but I did it!!
he he it did make me suck in the whole time so I'm sure that helped too!!

My tank tops aren't too tight, they're just not long enough! But kudos to you for flaunting it!

Originally Posted by Jen415

Well Red Sisters, as of today I am officially down 25 lbs from my highest weight! This is just one of many milestones I will encounter on my journey! And you can bet I will celebrate every one of them!

Oh, you go girl! Congrats! I've just hit 21 lbs from mine, hope to catch up soon.

Originally Posted by shelby897

Jen 415 – 25 lbs – yeah!!! My favorite show I watched recently (Celebrity Fit Club) – the last show they had everyone do a run with a “fat suit” consisting of all the weight they had lost – I would love one of those along the way just to “feel” my accomplishments!!

I tried to watched the first (I think) season of CFC, but Dustin Diamond ruined it for me. I'm a National Body Challenge/Buff Bride person, and my dad loves The Biggest Loser.

Originally Posted by sheywood4

My dd is still struggling with the stomach bug, but she is appearing to be feeling much better and will probably be ready to go back to school tomorrow!

Oh, I bet your daughter is just THRILLED to be going back to school.

Originally Posted by skinnyvibes

Good morning ladies! Well things have been crazy around here. Little man is sick.

Wow, more sick children! It's a conspiracy! No, not really, again, hope they all get better soon and get back to school!

Originally Posted by Diva

Michelle was saying that she sees people reading on the Treadmill all the time. I just don't get that. There's NO way I could read while on the TM. My arms are swinging too much and I am busy concentrating on my stride,breathing, and time. Not to mention the eye candy!

Mmmm.... eye candy! I haven't tried to read on the treadmill but I need my arms to hold on to the rails!

Originally Posted by Sugar-N-Spice

Well, I've decided that I cannot be trusted in going to the grocery store alone! I am too tempted to buy crap. Ugh, just not a pretty sight and I know that I need to get myself out of this funk I'm in. I'm in a friggin weight loss challenge for cryin' out loud! LOL I'm always saying, if I lopped off my head I think I could do this thing all the way through. My dang head gets in the way every time! [/COLOR][/FONT]

Lol, I feel that way sometimes, too. I have to have a list with me, otherwise I don't function and buy whatever.

Originally Posted by Vanetta

How boring a life I have.....no kids, I don't smoke, no exams to cram for, and the guys at my gym are more interested in preening for the guys at my gym.

I feel you there. No kids, don't smoke, school's already over... I got nothin'.

Originally Posted by Tina30

Good evening ladies~ Today was my day off from watching the baby, and I loved every minute of it I went shopping and got all my Mother's Day stuff bought. It was just so nice to run in and out of stores by myself. I still have to exercise today. I never got to do anything yesterday, and I'm feeling like a slug for it.

I know how you feel, I'm in a not-moving rut as well. I'd be great if the treadmill wasn't broken, I love using it, but it is. Its too hot here in the Sunshine State even in the early morning to go out, hitting 80 or 90 degrees early.

Originally Posted by mothermavis

But on a funny note, no eye candy at my gym. I swear, my treadmill is in DH's taxidermy shop, yes, I live in redneck heaven.

Ugh, me too! "You might live near a redneck if you ask what happened to their truck to get it caked on with stuff, but then look down the row of the parking lot and see that it looks like EVERY OTHER TRUCK there."
My tribute to Jeff Foxworthy.

Originally Posted by Manick

Oops, sneaking in to say DIVA...I read that you were keeping up with the treadmill 5K's and your asthma is better as a result! That is fantastic news! As a fellow asthma sufferer (which gets better when I exercise regularly too) I just wanted to say kudos and keep up the good work! I'll look for you in the Memorial Day 5K...

My doctor said I had asthma, but I don't have attacks, don't use an inhaler, don't wheeze unless I'm already sick... I think its invisible asthma.

Originally Posted by shelby897

For grocery shopping I have a list in Excel – a ‘base” list of the items we need each week and then plot out the weather (to consider BBQ or not), what nights my husband will be working and which kid has to be where/what time to decide on a menu for the week. I can’t possibly enter a store empty handed – I go crazy!!!

Ditto for me. I'm already planning out menus and lists for when I go back to school so I don't leave a single thing to chance. Already decided to let loose the 3 days before classes, but after that, its the straight and narrow. I should have thought of using Excel though, thanks for the idea!


Ok, so my turn: Finally went to sleep last night around 12-ish before the dogs woke me up at around 12:15. Went back to sleep and got up today a few minutes before 8, the first time in a week or two. Its taken me almost 2 hours to go through these pages and reply, lol.

I've been night binging the past 2 days, but last night it ended. I took a shower, shaved, brushed my teeth, and felt like a new woman! I'm a little scared for my weigh-in tomorrow, but I'm determined to do some exercise today. I want to tape some FitTV workouts and use them in case my equipment goes out again. The only problem is if I want to take them to school with me, I might not be able to since all I'll have is a DVD player. Maybe I should just break down and order some DVDs.

Well, I'm off to do some cleaning since I'm the only one home right now. I might paint my nails and toenails while watching M*A*S*H as a foodless pick-me-up. Here's hoping everyone stays OP today and does excellent!

[MonteCristo]

Originally Posted by gaia2094

Well, I'm off to do some cleaning since I'm the only one home right now. I might paint my nails and toenails while watching M*A*S*H as a foodless pick-me-up. Here's hoping everyone stays OP today and does excellent!

M*A*S*H is an excellent show to keep you from eating while watching TV. Everything looks so revolting that food loses all appeal.

[ArmyWife02]

alright...so today i have about 90 minutes....(which will include my jog/walk attempt for 20 minutes)...but i might do some more once i go inside and see what all is recorded on my DVR from FitTV....so about to at least go post my 90 minutes in the week two beach hop challenge.

[StacyLynn225]

Good Morning Everyone...AND..Good News!!
I have officially been on plan for 3 days now...
And as of this morning I have made it out of the 240's!

It seemed like that small little task was taking forever. But with a little hard work I've made it there and I feel so good about it! I've been trying really hard to eat right and not eat as much at dinner (we usually have a late dinner so I know that isn't good) and i've been working out longer than I normally would...and hitting the treadmill at a faster pace. Ughh...what a weight off of my shoulders ...i feel so relieved that I have lost something more than just 1 pound!

Mandey - Congrats on not smoking. I've never been a smoker but have a lot of friends who are and I know how hard it is for them to quit.

I hope everyone else is doing well. Hang in there!

Go Team Red!!

[Shy Moment]

Stacy
I am glad to hear you have gotten things on track. Makes a person feel good to be doing what we know we should. Don't worry about when you are eating as long as you don't let to long go in between meals. That really is an old tale about eating late. It is calories in and calories out. Eating late does not cause you to gain weight or not lose weight. It might mess with your digestion or cause heart burn or things like that but it doesn't effect weight loss. There are all kinds of old tales that people still believe.

Will catch up later with everyones posts have to get a workout done. I slept EIGHT hours last night. I couldn't believe it.

[melissa73]

Good afternoon buddies,

sorry I've been MIA but I have been so sick. I finally started feeling good yesterday and then I had to type my Speech and Language take home final exam and plan my last observation lesson for today for my apprenticeship. I have been so busy, but i'm sooo glad that I feel better...FINALLY!!! I"m just so tired now! I haven't been able to exercise once this whole week because of how sick I have been and now today I have class from 4-8:30pm and then tomorrow DS has a baseball game, so I'm hoping my weigh in is good just from being sick and having less of an appetite! *fingers crossed* 2 more days until weigh in. HOpe everyone is doing well.

[TERAPET]

Hi Ladies,

Just a quick post to let you know I am still interested in taking part in this challenge. However I am very busy right now with work, band volunteer stuff and just keeping up with the housework. Anyway, I am, as usual, doing great with the exercise not so great with the eating. I still try to come on here everyday to remind myself that with some effort a person can lose weight. You are all so inspirational.

This weekend my oldest son is graduating from college, finally. Plus, my husband reserved a a bouncy house for the backyard for Mother's Day. I love those things! Since my youngest child is already 17, its really for me to play in! I am going to let the neighbor kids use it as much as they want though.

[Jen415]

A lesson I learned today--STICK TO MY EATING SCHEDULE!! I was so late eating lunch and so ravenous that I made foolish choices...and now my stomach hurts. When will I learn??

[ArmyWife02]

well i did interval jog/walk on the treadmill...so did 10 min joggin and 10 min walking. so my 20 minutes was 1.16 miles. have updated my virtual walking vacation ticker and my blog to have all my exercise for today too....am so proud of me this week and have put in my 20 minute jog.walk in for the beach hip contest.... so tomorrow i need to do at least 75 minutes of exercise tomorrow.
with hubby's exercise plan he's done for us, i had to update my may goals...so updated to 50 miles/May and 1000 minutes/May. and am doing rather well....for May 1-8 (today) i have completed 13.70 miles of 50 miles. and 487 minutes of 1000 minutes....
so may be updated my may goals....again before next weekend.
our 6th wedding annv is may 17th and that's my 2nd measurements due date....so i will have those posted on my website by noon that day and hope to see some progress in 3 weeks (i am updating my measurements every three weeks of this challenge, plus the weekly weigh in).

[StacyLynn225]

Jen415 - I was doing the same thing when I got home from work! I was waiting too long between lunch and dinner so when I got home from work I was starving and would munch on anything. Now i've balanced it out to have a snack inbetween so when I get home i'm not eating everything in the cabinets String cheese is my hero.