Thanks Nixmom, Retired, Practice, Gator, Nella, and Newshiny for the thoughts & prayers. keep'em coming. It';s driving me crazy that I can't get a hold of anyone up there today.
Practice, thanks for the Pat on the back for my sweetie. he's sure gonna need it. he's about to be 38 Thursday and he's been smoking since her was 15.
Retired, I am so sorry about your Friend.
Econ Nerd, I hope the tummy feels better soon.
inklestinkle, I hope you and the fam feel better soon too.
Gator & New Shiny, have fun @ the GYM girl.s
Nella, sorry you feel like the odd woman out. That's never a good feeling. Focusing on yourself is a really good idea. I hope the situation gets better. I kind of feel like that with FH's family. They never really make me feel included in anything much less this latest situation. I can't get anyone on the dang phone. You'd think almost 8 yrs together it wouldn't be like this...
I just got home from the GYM, and worked out through my cramps. So far so good, they aren't too bad yet. Oh yeah, TOM is upon me. *sigh* Sux being a girl sometimes.... Trying my best to stay OP and not Stress eat.
I'm excited about the New season of TBL tonight, although so far all the commercials make it look like it's gonna be a cry fest.
I think for my BL Challenge tonight. I'll so some sit-ups, squats, and dumb-bell curls during the commercials. What about you all????
It looks like everyone is doing great with their diet and exercise. Way to go!
I woke up this morning with a sore throat, but I am determined to stay on plan. So, I will be doing my step workout in a few minutes. My challenge today is not to comfort eat, as I am such a baby when I don't feel well.
retire, I am so sorry about your friend Diva, sending prayers your way. I hope you are able to get a hold of someone soon. That must be very frustrating!
's for everyone who is sick. I hope you are all feeling better soon!
Idealmuse - An ironman!! That is awesome! Amy - I hope your daughter is feeling better. skinnyjeans - 18 miles on the bike is great! Bev - hope your knees feel better today. awlwe74 - what is the ideal protein diet? Nixmom - good for you for passing up the ice cream cake! Dream - that sucks about your dvd. Hope you can fix it. Nella - sorry that you are having a stressful time with your step daughters. I hope the situatioin improves soon.
First, a big hug to everyone dealing with the death, illness, injuries, abcessed teeth, knee pains and TOM misery I look forward to hearing better news from you as the bad times always move out of the way for good times.
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Congrats. 78 mins is awesome. I'll be spending a lot of time on the indoor bike this winter too (either trainer or spin bike) My backside isn't going to be too happy for some reason riding indoors is always harder.
I have a recumbent bike which isn't very strenuous unless I do intervals, go at a faster speed, or stay on there for a long time. So, it is sitting in front of my TV and I do it everytime I watch a show! My knees hurt when I do an upright bike for some reason.
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I am doing the Ideal Protein diet.
What's that? Never heard of it before.
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I'm a little slow on the uptake when it comes to exercise. There I was sitting reading a book while my daughter was at her 2 hour gymnastic practice... and what do you suppose I was sitting next to?? A track.
sounds like something I would do! I wish my daughter's gym had a track...we just have to sit in a crowded waiting room or pick them up later, and we live too far to drive back and forth
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[B] I think for my BL Challenge tonight. I'll so some sit-ups, squats, and dumb-bell curls during the commercials. What about you all????
I'm going to ride my bike for part of it and then get out my big file of strength workouts I ripped from magazines and pick a couple to do. The last minute workout at home is an awesome idea!
Econ-Are you doing it for distance or time? I am doing it for distance, and I have no idea how they think I should be able to run 2 miles by now. So not going to happen. I agree that speed doesn't matter right now. I don't look at how long it takes me other than to see how long total I have worked out. I figure that I will have to slow down to be able to do the longer runs, and I can speed back up once done with the program.
I'm going for time for now. Once I get to the end of the program I will build up my speed and distance.
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I think for my BL Challenge tonight. I'll so some sit-ups, squats, and dumb-bell curls during the commercials. What about you all????
I think I will locate my step platform and spend some time on that during commercials.
Thanks for the hugs. The belly has ssettled down some - only gurgles now and no speedy running to the potty! I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch and am making sure I get lots of water in. Maybe I'll make myself a pot of peppermint tea.
to everyone needing them today. Let's all keep strong and come out on top this week!
Hello everyone, my knees are doing much better today. Today I did the firm fat blasting cardio. It was an ok workout. I have a torn cartlidge in my knee so my workout depends on how I am feeling. I am hoping that I can watch the show tonight. I have to pick my daughter up at school sometime between 8-9:30. So it will be a late night at my house
Diva - sending healing vibes now and I hope you get hold of someone soon
Retire- so sorry for the loss of your friend
Econ Nerd and inklestinkle- hope you feel better soon
Nella- probably a good idea to just focus on you first.
Everyone way to go on all of your accomplishments
I have been staying OP and getting in my exercise most days I finally saw the scale move on Sunday so looking forward to the weigh in on the 21st. I just hope it stays down and moves more in that direction.
I will look to see what else everyone will be doing during the commercials but I don't know if I'll get to watch it or if I have to PVR it.
Thank you for all your kind condolences on the death of my friend.
Tonight I'm going to ride my bike during TBL if I have enough energy. I walked for 50 minutes today and then stacked firewood for another hour. That was this morning so I'm hoping I don't stiffen up by then from the wood stacking.
I am so excited about the challenge and having other people for motivation. I didn't get a chance to exercise yesterday. My 10 month old woke up with a really bad cold so I had to give him some mommy loving. I plan to get on my ellipitical today while I watch the Biggest Loser. I'm going to be trying this new exercise I read about called NIA. Has anyone done it before?
Biggest loser tonight? Ah I already spent 2 hours on the treadmill today, but I think I'll set up my step in front of the TV and do half hour of just stepping up and down while I watch.
Idealmuse - I wish I had that enthusiasm to exercise!
I'm waiting for my DH to come home then going for a jog for some "me, myself and I" time. I'll have to jog more than usual to make it back before dark - It's like forced motivation, lol.
Woo hoo! Just did my 70 min! Even I didn't believe that I would do it, but I did!! Yay!
Way to go
Today I did a step workout and some floor exercises for my legs. I have a cold so it wasn't the best workout, but I am glad that I pushed through and completed it. So far no comfort eating either!
Quick update on Jesse's Mom. He actually got to talk to her tonight. She didn't sound good and he busted out crying once he hung up, but at least she CAN talk now. She is having trouble remembering what words she wants to use and didn't sound good, but I am sure they have her doped up. They "think" her blockages she had in her neck moved and caused a Stroke, but they don't know for sure yet. that's all we know. Jesse's sister isn't being very nice...but that's a whole other issue....
Anyhoo, I'm excited about TBL...I made the Show discussion "SPOILER" Thread HERE!
Gatorgirl16 - I am a UF alum - Go Gators!!
I am doing C25K also but spent last 2 weeks in bed after a bad spinal tap. Getting back to running tonigh and restarting week 6.
to everyone I missed. 
GO BLUE TEAM! 
sounds like something I would do! I wish my daughter's gym had a track...we just have to sit in a crowded waiting room or pick them up later, and we live too far to drive back and forth 
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Way to go 
