Holy moly! Indiana is finally out of the top ten!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/HEALTH/diet.....ap/index.html

Originally Posted by momof4girls:
What thing do you notice most about yourself or your body since you have started getting healthier?

I can out walk my son now! We went on a hike at Natural Bridge and I beat him back (he also cheated and got his Daddy to pick him up for a little while and they tried to hide it from me.

There was only 1 person in our group that beat me back ... and he is a cop!

So I guess you can say I notice that I have more energy and can now do things I would have keeled over and died doing before.

I'm getting ready to leave for California in the next couple of hours. I've run off my nervous energy with nice 5 miler at 5 am and I'm all packed and all I have to do is brush my hair and teeth and head out the door! I'm so excited (and nervous - I don't like flying).

We'll have a laptop out there so I hope to be able to at least say hi and maybe post a pic or two.

I was at 152 even this morning, I can't wait to drop below 150 and be in the 10-pound countdown to goal. That just seems so cool.

Good morning, Blueser! TGIF!

I realized this morning that I forgot to post yesterday. Yesterday was a rough day as I woke up with a headache and had it for the majority of the day. I have now been on-plan for 11 straight days, however, the number on the scales has stalled. It moved a tiny bit yesterday, but it's back up today. :( That is so frustrating! The good news is that my jeans feel a tad bit looser.:carrot: Wednesday night, I did day 1 of week 1 of my modified C25K program (1 hour of 30 second wogs and 4:30 walks) My plan was to do it again last night, but I forgot. It may take a while before this becomes habit.

What thing do you notice most about yourself or your body since you have started getting healthier? I sleep better and I don't wake up with acid indigestion. I have more energy and my "body processes" seem to go smoother and more frequently.:D



Josephine - we'll miss you! Hope you have a blast.
Tawnya - Glad you made it safely. Hope you enjoy your visit.

Have a great on-plan day.

:cheer3::cheer3::cheer3: GO BLUE! :cheer3::cheer3::cheer3:

Anna - I saw a similar article today about obesity in America. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,385163,00.html

I was particularly saddened by this statement: "In today's America, poor people tend to be obese: The cheapest foods tend to be calorie-heavy, and stores offering healthier, and more expensive, food choices often are not found in poor neighborhoods, she said."

Why are fresh fruits and vegetable so darn expensive? As a person who has lived in the south for the majority of her life, I tend to think that the problem with obesity is ignorance and not necessarily the food options available.

Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas:
Anna - I saw a similar article today about obesity in America. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,385163,00.html

I was particularly saddened by this statement: "In today's America, poor people tend to be obese: The cheapest foods tend to be calorie-heavy, and stores offering healthier, and more expensive, food choices often are not found in poor neighborhoods, she said."

Why are fresh fruits and vegetable so darn expensive? As a person who has lived in the south for the majority of her life, I tend to think that the problem with obesity is ignorance and not necessarily the food options available.

I hate hate hate hate hate this excuse for poor eating, and I've heard it so darned many times! When I go to the produce store I can buy five or six big bags of fruits and veggies for $50 and I can stuff myself for days. Give me $50 to buy crappy processed foods and I'll have one, maybe two bags of food that won't fill me and won't last very long. If poverty really dictated the way people were buying foods you'd see a lot more people eating veggies and beans, not Doritos and Coke.

Jo - Have a good trip! We'll miss you!

Rhonda - Hang in there lady! 11 days on plan is fantastic and I'll bet you'll see the scale drop soon. I seem to feel the weight I've dropped first but then the scale doesn't catch up for a few days.

Anna - Run Anna run!! You are so totally kicking butt lady! :carrot:

For the question: What thing do you notice most about yourself or your body since you have started getting healthier?
I don't sit around all day hating my body. Now that I'm focused on running and eating what my body needs, I really see how much time and energy I focused on being angry at my body. I don't think it would be an exaggeration at all to say that I would be frustrated by my weight 100 times a day. I was so overwhelmed that I didn't know how to start dropping the weight but I was so incredibly unhappy with where I was.

Today the kiddos are spending time with Grandma. I'm going to drop them off and then go visit my chiropractor. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I can get in for a massage today too but we'll see how that goes since it's kind of last-minute now.

DH is working from home today so he'll probably go for a run with me. He shocked the socks off of me yesterday by announcing that he wants to do the half-marathon here in February. My husband, the guy who says he'll only run if he's chasing a ball. My husband, who has said a hundred times he's not built for running. Holy crap. I'm considering running it with him but it depends on the baby factor since I could be huge at that point.

So last night I set a new mini-goal for myself. I'm going to be at 190 by Oct 1. That gives me 6 weeks to lose 10 lbs so it shouldn't be too hard if I just keep on track.

Have a great day everyone!!

What thing do you notice most about yourself or your body since you have started getting healthier?

I no longer appear pregnant.
I can tie my shoes w/o feeling out of breath.
I am more flexible with my legs and less muscle cramps and pain in my inner thighs.
My double chin is shrinking.

Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas:
Anna - I saw a similar article today about obesity in America. http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,385163,00.html

I was particularly saddened by this statement: "In today's America, poor people tend to be obese: The cheapest foods tend to be calorie-heavy, and stores offering healthier, and more expensive, food choices often are not found in poor neighborhoods, she said."

Produce is more expensive because it is perishable and those losses are factored into price. The shelf life of twinkies and chips is tremendous. Very little loss there. Look at the price of kraft mac and cheese and how cheaply you can serve that for a dinner. Or the discount frozen pizzas or burritos. Then price out a salad for a fam of four. Even if you are not getting organics, the produce is higher.

Also, the produce lobby has been notorious ethical, overall. Whereas the grocers, cattle, food manufacturers and dairy industries all have weaseled their way into American politics, produce has not done as well. Consider a "food manufacturer"....real food is NOT manufactured, but when you go down the center aisles at the store, ALL of that food has been manufactured. Kraft, Pillsbury, Del Monte and the like all have a lot of power. When it comes to what the government will fund for poor people, money talks.

Here is an example: Over 70% of African Americans and over 90% of Asian Americans have some level of symptomatic lactose intolerance. Milk was not even considered for the school lunch program when it was introduced in the 50s. It was believed that most families drank milk or had cheese or has some other way to get those nutrients which they had adapted to their own digestive systems. And in walks the dairy lobby....and now every school offers milk not only for lunch, but in elementaries for morning snack. This is despite the fact that a percentage of the population experiences discomfort from eating it.

In addition, by having the government make it available to every American child, that sent a message to consumers..."If it is soooo important that every child gets it, then it MUST be good for you." There is a lot of data out there that would say milk is not the best way to get those nutrients and that animal fats, even in milk, is harmful. Regardless, now everyone thinks you have to have dairy in a healthy diet. Poor people can get it for free.

Go back into nutritive anthropology and see how often our bodies are made to eat meat. When you have to kill it and drag it home, you don't eat meat so much. Even Dr. Oz says that our diets when to crap with the introduction of agriculture and the forced domestication of animals. We are made to eat plants, lots of them. Meat? Not so much. But the farming industry has convinced us that meat is a super healthy food that we all need in mass. Through those lobbying efforts, now meat is a main staple of government-supplemented foods, in schools and through entitlement programs.

RANT: My ILs would eat SQUIRREL (which apparently tastes awful) and would catch fish illegally because they believed it when the government told them, tacitly or not, that meat was necessary for healthy children. The truth is that they could have bought a big bag of beans for what they spent on bullets. The beans would have supplied the protein they needed, been less expensive and overall healthier. Because they are sheeple, the bought the lobbied, government line that meat was essential.

Originally Posted by KimProbable:
. I seem to feel the weight I've dropped first but then the scale doesn't catch up for a few days.

Aw geez! I am with you. I see more definition in my waist and jaw, but it takes a while for the scale to see it too.

It is really hard to know what to believe anymore. I like to think that I'm a fairly intelligent woman, but I have a hard time differentiating between which publications are fact and which are fallacy. One day, coffee is bad for you...the next day, it's not. One day, eggs are bad for you, the next day, they're not. Carbs, fats, sugars, vitamins, vaccinations, exercise time versus exertion...etc, etc etc. It all becomes so confusing sometimes. I've reached a point where I think that foods in their most natural state (whole foods) are the healthiest and should be consumed in a wide variety, moderation is the key and any exercise is good for you. If I can base my life on these key things, then I believe I have given myself and my family the greater benefit for a healthy future.

Another reason to exercise....
 

Geez, i am chatty today...putting off lots of floor sweeping and rabbit poo cleaning.

Anyway, 3 years ago my dad had quad bypass. He thought he was dying, and three new grankids had been born in the previous six months. He honestly thought that he would not see them reach preschool. He was very clogged, and the angiogram was just plain ugly.

The surgery was a success, and he did his rehab faithfully. Afterward, he continued to exercise and joined a gym. Last fall, he started having symptoms again of blockage. Because bypasses are not permanent and often reblock, we were fairly sure that he would need another surgery. We all were dreading it, but we knew he would recover faster because he was in such good shape. As it turned out, two of the bypasses were blocked.

The scan also showed that he had angiogenesis http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiogenesis

Because of his exercise, new blood vessels were being built to route blood around the blocked ones. They estimate that he bought himself at least 4 years through exercise and if the genesis continues, they may never have to crack his chest open again.

This is why I run.....

Originally Posted by onthetee:
This is why I run.....

No kidding! That's a harsh reality that's being shown to you there. We've got issues in my family with high blood pressure and diabetes and I know that running will help me out there. Last year my mom, who has always been very active, pays close attention to nutrition, and stays within 10ish lbs of her ideal weight, was told that she's on the verge of needing medication for her high blood pressure. She's not even 56 yet! It was rather a kick in the pants for me to start really paying attention.

Rhonda - I agree with you that the bombardment of contradictory information can be totally overwhelming. As of late, I've developed a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to any information I'm given whether it relates to weight loss, children's health, whatever. I've been moving more and more towards following my intuition and listening to my body. I've always been iffy on giving my kids vaccinations but something within me said "No" when it was time for DD to get her 18 month shots. I won't mess with that and she hasn't gone in. There are days when my body craves two or three spinach salads and I stuff myself full. Last night I wanted peanut butter so I grabbed a couple of spoonfuls. I'd like to think that if I'm conscious about what my body is really telling me and I respect that, I'll find balance.

In other news, I went to my chiro this morning and yet again I think that if I weren't happily married I'd put the moves on him. ;) Every time I go see him I'm amazed at how much he's able to help me out. He did some stretching and holding stuff with my calf and he said that there was a big band of muscle that was tight so he released it. It doesn't hurt when I walk now. Very cool. DH booked me an appointment with a massage therapist for this afternoon and I'm really looking forward to that. I'll do a very light run tonight so I'll be in good shape for my 18K tomorrow! (I'm trying very hard not to be intimidated by that number right now. It's only two more than last week. I have to keep saying that.)

Oh, I forgot my quick brag moment! We're out of coffee at home so I stopped by Timmy's when I was out. DH asked me to get him a coffee too and a couple of doughnuts. I stuck to my coffee and snacked on the yummy and healthy chocolate zucchini muffins my mom made this morning instead. Woohoo!

Originally Posted by KimProbable:
Rhonda - I agree with you that the bombardment of contradictory information can be totally overwhelming. As of late, I've developed a healthy dose of skepticism when it comes to any information I'm given whether it relates to weight loss, children's health, whatever.

Great news about the chiro! And a massage to boot.

11 miles? that rocks!

I think that when you are researching a topic, there is a lot to consider. First, I do not rely on mainstream media for the information. Their summaries are biased. Two, if something catches my eye, I read the actual study. The media will report on anything, and I am sorry, but a study population of 200 people means absolutely nothing.

One of my favorite grad school classes was one I took with med school students. It was all about how to evaluate and critique research. I was amazed how many of them had never considered that "studies show" was not valid, which is why I always try to post a link when I can. Or they thought that a random sample of very few people was adequate or they did not know how to figure standard deviation. Worse, they never even considered WHO did the research. I know all of those physicians left that class as better doctors.

HIya guys just checking in had a 100% on plan week and im doing fine.. John is home for his visit at the moment so i havent read the caht or stayed on par with it.. and i have TOM so im considering taking my first feebie this week .. ill weigh on monday and decide..

but ATM im staying away from the scales becuase i know i alwasy gain 3-5 pounds with TOM.. I was right about getting TOM when hubby came home lol.. i got it 8 pm at night they night he flew home.. lol he flew in at 10 pm... lmao.. he is quite upset about that but in a great mood anyway.. we are having lots of fun.. and hes whinges the minute i get onthe computer lol.. but there is a huge but ......

He finally can see ive lost weight.. he is like omg you ahve lost heaps of weight this month.. you look great :)) i want me some of that ... lol

he cant stop telling how great i look and how nice it is that im doing all this etc.. im so happy :) hes a man of few words usually .. so for him to be saying it is something else

Oh, and to about why the poor people eat junk and don't spend their money on vegetables.........

There may be a ton of fresh produce to select from where You live, but you would not see the same choices if you ventured into a poverty ridden big city neighborhood, or the badlands in Philly, the hood in LA, or any project housing type neighborhood here in the US. There might be a few apples and half-way to rotting bananas, but the display for Colt Malt liquor would be larger than the produce section, guaranteed. As Anna said, the loss factor is just too great and they're not willing to deal with the daily deliveries needed to keep it fresh. Even the bread has a longer shelf life. I remember driving thru philly, there were way more corner liquor stores (and billboards) than there were ever corner groceries.

Amy-that is so good to hear about your hubby. I love it when leo tells me how good i look and how much he wants it cuz of how good i look. all the exercise and pooping is paying off.....lol, just kidding.

I am in vegas with my mom and haven't been on plan since i've been here. the only exercise i got was at the pool today but it wasnt even exercise. i was just carrying my baby around and trying to get him used to the water. It is screeching hot here....today was 107 degrees at least.
I am going to the gym tonight. I have to exercise. I can just feel it under my skin....the fat building up. It makes me feel yucky when I can't exercise.
Well, better get going and start heading over to the gym.

Lmao tawnya.. im glad your having a good time at your mums.. i know what you mea about the exercise.. the last week or so i have got used to having ans early mornin workout.. yesterday mornin John slept in which meant i miised it .. and he didnt get up till 1-2 pm in the afternoon.. i spent till then in my pjs.. with no workout.. i was going nutz.. i got my chores done tryed to sit and watch some tv.. but couldnt got on the computer and got bored .. went and sorted out the kids rooms.. and then just aimlessly walked around the house.. i was kinda boucning on my heels as i walked.. frustrated.. no clothe on so couldnt go for a walk.. searched through the dirty clothes and couldnt find any pants .. lol ( <<< i was desperate lol)
and was kinda annoyed about the whole thing lol.. all i wanted was my workout.. lol..

This morning however i slept in and still have no desire to do it and its 2pm.. i have been tired all day today .. damn tom.. i hate you!!!... I plan on getting my butt moving later on though.. :)

Originally Posted by sportmom:
Oh, and to about why the poor people eat junk and don't spend their money on vegetables.........

There may be a ton of fresh produce to select from where You live, but you would not see the same choices if you ventured into a poverty ridden big city neighborhood, or the badlands in Philly, the hood in LA, or any project housing type neighborhood here in the US. There might be a few apples and half-way to rotting bananas, but the display for Colt Malt liquor would be larger than the produce section, guaranteed. As Anna said, the loss factor is just too great and they're not willing to deal with the daily deliveries needed to keep it fresh. Even the bread has a longer shelf life. I remember driving thru philly, there were way more corner liquor stores (and billboards) than there were ever corner groceries.

Drive through any low-income neighborhood and the only place to get food is a convenience store. Who has time to ride the bus an hour each way to the grocery store when you have just spent 8 hours of your day working for minimum wage?

Hi everyone! Sorry I haven't been around. Today is the fancy wedding dh is in and we've been busy w/ the rehearsal and other wedding-type stuff. I haven't had time to exercise, but good news is I have maintained, so far. I am hoping for a loss come Monday, but will be happy w/ maintaining.

I'll post tomorrow and get caught up.

Hi All,
Here is the update, not working out, but made a very healthy din-din. I am going to have to count calories again, which is a chore that I don't usually enjoy - but it works.
I am still torn up about my $60.00 YMCA membership, to cancel or not... I am still debating this.
BF's blood sugar was at 330 this afternoon, but after meds it started going down. Got down to 261 before our dinner. Going out to rollerblade once dinner settles in my tummy. He had a few awesome job interviews last week, so keep the prayers rolling. =)

Just dropping in for a quick note - We are going to see Wall-E tonight so if we want to run before the movie we better get goin' asap. I am taking a freebie week this week since I saw a bit of a gain this morning at my WI - which I'm cool with as this week has generally been stressful and while I haven't been totally eating off-plan I know I have been tossing too much junk down my gullet and missed a couple runs to boot :p Good news is our major stressor of the week turned out great in the end - DH's immigration interview for permanent residence (in which we had to convince a total stranger that we have a legit marriage) was Friday, and we answered their crazy questions to satisfaction I guess, and he should be getting his green card in 3-6 weeks :D :D So huzzah! Major hurdle overcome, much more relaxed now! :D

Hope everyone is out having great weekends!

Jaime-That's great about your hubby!! Glad it went well.

I have had a great OP day . . . I was tempted to be bad when my friend and I went to Ruby Tuesdays, but I stuck to my plan and had a delicious OP lunch! I'm a little worried about my weigh-in on Monday just because of jumping on the scale and seeing an increase. I know it's TOM related, but I'm hoping that I won't have to post a gain this week because of it. I have done great staying OP for 12 days! :)

hey guys i decided to not use a freebie and weigh myself depite having tom.. and im happy i did :) im down from 266 to 264.4 ... and that makes me finally have 10 pounds lost for this challenge.. :) im really really happy about that.. and i could believe the scales this morning.. i jumper on and off them like 10 times.. went away made a cup of coffee for John and then got back on them.. 264.4.... OMG!!!!! im so happy :) i lowered my exercise down this week and took 2 rest days .. so obviously the trick for me is to not over do it .. :) .. ..:cheer3::cheer3::cheer3: im having a lil celebration here :)

Congrats AMY, look at you, you are doing great!

Hi... I totally splurged today, but I think it was worth it because I was never out of control, and I ate a ton of fruit, which can be caloric, but is still healthy, and boiled crab and shrimp made by experts, which I rarely get the opportunity to have! Still, I have to make sure I am back on track for visiting my family this week...
whew, I have been super busy, but I hope everyone is staying strong!

Hiya Bluesers!

Congrats on your loss, Amy! :carrot:
Congrats on acting like a real married couple, Jaime! :D :cb:
Congrats on 12 days OP, Jennifer! :broc:

I have a big NSV...I stayed OP through a theater visit and dinner at Applebees! On the way to see Wall-E with the family, I enjoyed a string cheese and some cherries. During the movie, I sipped on a diet Coke...no buttery popcorn and no Junior Mints. Then, we went to dinner afterward...no margarita, no fries, no burger. I had a bowl of the WW onion soup, a small salad with dressing on the side (I just did the fork "dip" while eating my salad) then a small sirloin steak with steamed squash and carrots...and,I gave my youngest daughter my little chocolate mousse dessert cup.:D What is really surprising me is that my scales haven't moved all week, yet I've not comforted myself with going off-plan. OMG...this is so huge for me!

Hope everyone is enjoying their weekend.

:cheer3::cheer3::cheer3: GO BLUE! :cheer3::cheer3::cheer3:

So if anyone reads this this morning, send some happy running vibes my way! :D I'm up at 6 am to go for my 18K with my clinic group this morning and I'm trying not to be intimidated. I packed my bag last night so my water and my shot blocks and everything are ready to go. Now I just have to digest my oatmeal and get dressed!

Have I mentioned that I so don't do mornings and that I must be off my rocker to voluntarily wake up at 5:45 on a Sunday?? :dizzy:

Originally Posted by vixjean:
Hi All,
Here is the update, not working out, but made a very healthy din-din. I am going to have to count calories again, which is a chore that I don't usually enjoy - but it works. Good job on the healthy eating and not letting your stress beat you

He had a few awesome job interviews last week, so keep the prayers rolling. =) I am sure he will find something even better than before - fingers crossed:D

Originally Posted by suitejudyblueeyes:
Good news is our major stressor of the week turned out great in the end - DH's immigration interview for permanent residence (in which we had to convince a total stranger that we have a legit marriage) was Friday, and we answered their crazy questions to satisfaction I guess, and he should be getting his green card in 3-6 weeks :D :D So huzzah! Major hurdle overcome, much more relaxed now! :D
I am so happy for your with your interview!!!

Originally Posted by amouse:
hey guys i decided to not use a freebie and weigh myself depite having tom.. and im happy i did :) im down from 266 to 264.4 ... and that makes me finally have 10 pounds lost for this challenge.. :) im really really happy about that.. and i could believe the scales this morning.. i jumper on and off them like 10 times.. went away made a cup of coffee for John and then got back on them.. 264.4.... OMG!!!!! im so happy :) i lowered my exercise down this week and took 2 rest days .. so obviously the trick for me is to not over do it .. :) .. ..:cheer3::cheer3::cheer3: im having a lil celebration here :) CONGRATS!!! - It maybe that you weren't eating enough to support the amount of exercising you are doing ... I know am having the same problem trying to find a balance between home much food I need with all this exercise and I know you get in more than me:D

Originally Posted by GirlyGirlSebas:
Hiya Bluesers!
I have a big NSV...I stayed OP through a theater visit and dinner at Applebees! On the way to see Wall-E with the family, I enjoyed a string cheese and some cherries. During the movie, I sipped on a diet Coke...no buttery popcorn and no Junior Mints. Then, we went to dinner afterward...no margarita, no fries, no burger. I had a bowl of the WW onion soup, a small salad with dressing on the side (I just did the fork "dip" while eating my salad) then a small sirloin steak with steamed squash and carrots...and,I gave my youngest daughter my little chocolate mousse dessert cup.:D
Rhonda - Good Job - I knew you had it in you to do it - I bet you feel much better about yourself than when you used to indulge and then kick yourself fo doing it - huh! Way to go Girl!

Originally Posted by KimProbable:
So if anyone reads this this morning, send some happy running vibes my way! :D I'm up at 6 am to go for my 18K with my clinic group this morning and I'm trying not to be intimidated. I packed my bag last night so my water and my shot blocks and everything are ready to go. Now I just have to digest my oatmeal and get dressed!

Have I mentioned that I so don't do mornings and that I must be off my rocker to voluntarily wake up at 5:45 on a Sunday?? :dizzy:
Well - I didn't dod any 18K, but I got in 7 on the bike and 4.85 on my Elliptical Run - Go Kick some booty for us!

Everyone stay OP and enjoy your day!

Hi everyone! I should be doing laundry, but well...checking in here is WAY more fun!

Jaime-Congrats!

Jennifer--Good for you for staying op!!!

Amy--Great job!!!!!!


Rhonda--Fantastic! Great job!!!!

Kim--How was your run?



The wedding was fantastic. Everything was beautiful and it was a lot of fun. I over ate a bit, but not too bad. Looking forward to getting back to 'normal' w/ exercise and food. Not much planned today....just getting caught up on LOTS of laundry.

Hope everyone is having a great op day!

Quickie quickie check in: I kicked my run's butt and polished off the 18K in 2:13. Thought I was going to die at 12K and 16K but I pushed through. Doing the long run with a group was fantastic for motivation.

And now I have to get my butt out the door for an afternoon of watersliding. I'm trying not to think about all the stairs!!

I am back! It has been a bad couple of weeks, first I hurt my calves and so was out of action for a few days, and then I came down with an illness which took a while to get over, then a two day trip to the Capital ended up taking 4 days. I gained back in one week what I had lost in a month. I can’t believe I let that happen. The muscles I was proud of are disappearing; I am not feeling great about myself at the moment. And I feel like I have let you all down

Tomorrow I start over. (I actually wrote this a couple days ago but couldn't get on the internet. So I really I am already back on track, exercising and enjoying it, tracking my food, and cooking healthy-ish foods. I feel much better already)

I hope I am still in the competition, I realise I didn't post last week, if I am not still in the competition can I still post and weigh in?

Hi everyone,
Been hanging with family and BF and eating healthy. I had the best applesauce ever today. I bought it from the farmer's market. It was made with apples, cinnamon, and water.

I'm not necessarily exercising consistently but doing something here and there. TOM is on the way so we will see what he does.

Hi everyone, RANT, RANT, RANT TIME:
Stupid new neighbors moved in, took a box I had off the back porch so the can move their HUGE bbq in, and put it on the front porch. - okay that's fine - box is just of clothes and small items i was going to donate anyway - lol. But then the took these two little tables from the front porch and pushed them in front of my door - WTF is that, they couldn't have been in the way at all, so why were the moved!
Well, I think I am going to smear dog **** on the outside of their air conditioner - LOL! That was my first thought, LOL!

BF PROMISED to play tennis with me today.... I am taking him up on that now, Can't wait, tell ya'all how it goes!

TTYL!

TENNIS WAS AWESOME! Go me, I am in a good position to hit our 245 minute goal this week, anyone with me !?!?

Just stopping by to say a quick Hi. Just so busy here. Will be back later.

Originally Posted by dubh:
I hope I am still in the competition, I realise I didn't post last week, if I am not still in the competition can I still post and weigh in?

No matter what, you keep posting and weighing. This is about more than a competition, it is about us.

Originally Posted by vixjean:
TENNIS WAS AWESOME! Go me, I am in a good position to hit our 245 minute goal this week, anyone with me !?!?

Tennis ... no ... exercise in general ... yes

Originally Posted by vixjean:
Hi everyone, RANT, RANT, RANT TIME:
Stupid new neighbors moved in, took a box I had off the back porch so the can move their HUGE bbq in, and put it on the front porch. - okay that's fine - box is just of clothes and small items i was going to donate anyway - lol. But then the took these two little tables from the front porch and pushed them in front of my door - WTF is that, they couldn't have been in the way at all, so why were the moved!
Well, I think I am going to smear dog **** on the outside of their air conditioner - LOL! That was my first thought, LOL!

Was this stuff on your property or on their property. I would be nipping this in the bud quick if it was your stuff on your property. I can't see how anything on your property could be in their way. Sounds fishy (or something that rhymes with Fishy) to me.

Kellly i think you are right about not eating enough but i have also changed things up so my carbs are lower after asking in the calorie counting forum that suggestion was made and its a combo of fewer carbs around 40% doing a little less exercise and its working.. today i weigh even less then yesterday .. lol im a whole 1 pound 1 lighter then yesterday lol.. this morning my scales say im 263.3 .. lol so im on a roll atm.. and im very pleased about it i now promise to stay off the scales till weigh in day.. though..

Vix do you share the porch with them??? if not they shouldnt have touched your stuff .. i love the dog sh*t idea.. do it .. lol

Mj im glad you had fun at the wedding :)

Kim you go girl all those kms.. you must be melting in the heat :) well done

Rhonda great nsv...

Kelly and Amy - it is really hard to say whose property it was on, we have a shared like, 'california walk up porch' - like a inn almost. In the back they have to walk past our door to their door, so I could see them moving that - right. But in the front, WE have to walk past their door to get to ours, so I am thinking the front is more ours - so why the **** would they even touch anything out there.
Also, I had no idea anyone was moving in - or I would have cleared out the back porch for sure - I thought it was just a cleaning lady or something fixing the place up.
The real joke is when Barbie finds out that the building has mice, LOL - usually happens during winteer, which we are PRAYING that we can get out before then.

Amy - seriously considering the dog **** thing, but not sure if I have the nerve to do it. It all depends on my mood.