So sorry to hear all of your distressing news. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers

Its so good to see the scales go downward. I'm working on getting rid of 15 pounds I gained over the summer.

You need a hug. It's hard to concentrate on losing weight when your life is in upheaval. When everything settles down you'll be able to do much better. Sorry I can't help about the thyroid meds.

Hope everyone is feeling better soon. Keep pouring in the liquids in the meantime.

:hi: Hi, glad you ran though.

Don't you just love days like that? Makes you feel great. Thanks for the reminder about the Biggest Loser.


I had a nice walk this morning. The weather was misty and I even walked through a short shower. The sun is trying to break out now that I've already walked. Considering that it poured rain last night I was happy it was only mist this morning. The temperature was a bit warmer than yesterday. It's too early for cold, cold weather.

This is the beginning of week 4 so let's all do the best we can this week.

Iwanawurkit - I'm sorry you are having a rough time right now. I hope everything goes well with your uncle. So sorry about your kitty.

Mary - Glad you had a great day yesterday! I wish I had the motivation to get up early and work out.

Diva - I think it would be a good idea to have your little one checked if he isn't feeling better tomorrow. A mother knows her child best.

Narnia - WAHOO!!!! That's a great accomplishment! Keep on rocking it!

Nixmom - You are a brave lady. I might have to look into a boot camp around here. I need a kick in the pants.

Well, still hanging in at 179.4 this morning. I couldn't find the energy to work out last night. I've been achy for a few days and think I might be coming down with something. Plus it's so hard to get motivated when it's pouring rain for 2 days. I checked into a local gym yesterday, it was a waste of time (and money). I can't wait to live in a big city again. I had the most fabulous gym when I lived in a city (with cute business men all over the place ) I might just have to bite the bullet and go to a gym 25 minutes away, just to be able to go to one that isn't nasty and doesn't cost an arm and a leg. Seriously, the guy that owns the one in town looks exactly like Ben Stiller in Dodgeball. Cheese mustache and all. I couldn't look at him without laughing.

Well, I'm going to try and put the pedal to the metal tonight and get in a loooooong workout to make up for being a slacker yesterday.

My boy(16) has the Swine Flu(H1N1). He can't go back to school until Monday. *sigh*

I went and loaded up on Chicken soup (Various kinds) Orange juice, Flavored Water which he thinks is Kool-Aid, Vita C, Lysol, GermX, tissues, and so on...

I was stressed and that Halloween isle was VERY tempting but I went right past it. Then Wendy's fries were screaming for me, I drove right on by...now I am snacking on Pretzels and drinking Orange juice. I will do my exercising here this week. I think as his caretaker, I may be contagious too? I dunno, but I don't wanna be spreading any grems at the GYM. I hope Jess & I don't get it too.

Wow, I am so sorry about your son. How scary! Yes, stay indoors. What happens to you? Do you just wait it out too? I mean what did the dr tell you? Are there a number of days besides your son's that you need to be on your own, in case you're contaminated?
Just curious!

Hey, guys, you all are so sweet about motivating each other and pumping each other up, I need to step it up. Diva you're a really sweet and thoughtful person.

yay tonight for BL!

I'm going to Disneyland Friday and when I go I cheat! Usually a corn dog for lunch and then the Storyteller's Cafe buffet for dinner. I'm gearing up for it now, staying OP strictly and working out. Usually when I know I'm going to cheat on a certain day I'll think "eh, it's like 2 days away, why bother being good today?" and I start slipping before that day even comes, but no, not now! I can't afford it!

I got my costume (tooth fairy) put together and I need to look decent in it. Right now my saddlebags and cellulite are the stars of the costume.

Hmmmmm That's a good question. I didn't even ask. I was freaked about Matthew and we just left. I am just assuming I shd stay at home since I have the most contact with him. my Mom thinks we shd be walking around here with them surgical masks on.

Anyhoo, have fun at Disney Land! I bet you're gonna be cute as a button in your costume!

Diva – dang that Swine Flu! I am going to get my normal flu shot today. Always leery of it though. I hope your baby feels much better soon. And yes, keep your butt inside and don’t worry about the rest of the world. Keep you healthy, and the boy comfy!

Nella – I don’t know if bootcamp makes me brave or crazy. My freebie class (1st I had tears of joy in my eyes. But it’s a new day, and now I am supposed to go tonight. I have already chewed my fingernails down to nubs. I hope I don’t die J BTW, I swear totally suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). If its dark in the morning, AND all gray and cold all day, I feel lost all day. I hate it. And it turns me into a carb monster. I’ve been hearing El Nino for winter, and I am dreading it! class) got cancelled last night due to a sick instructor.

Happeningf – so looking forward to BL as well tonight! And D-land… I love it! I live in Riverside County so I hit DLand at minimum a couple times a year. I’ll have to try story tellers. But oh those corn dogs….mmmmmmm. And the chocolate covered bananas - okay, I’m drooling. Have fun!

Retiredone – that’s for the bootcamp luck. Lord knows I’ll need it! How nice to get out for a morning walk. I wish I could, but I have to work too early . And evening is hard when your wiped out already.

SweetScrump- Here’s to a CONTINUING downward trend! You can do it! One day, one decision at a time! You be consistent and the scale will come around…. It has no choice!

Maryshady – Thank you too for the kudos. I will report back about the camp. I spoke to my BFF who did one a year ago and LOVED it. I hope I have the same results!

Okay chicks. Break is over. Will check back tonight or tomorrow.

STAY HEALTHY!!!! GO BLUE!

I just have been catching up here, so sorry about your son, I hope he gets better soon. Don't forget to take good care of yourself Ms Diva.

Ms.happeningf, have fun at the park.There are salads to be had there, so you don't have to totally go off the band wagon.I live 20 min from Disney, Seaworld, and Universal, so I have annual passes and the temptations are great, but I have learned to eat before I go and have a salad there with a BEER

Nixmom, I'm retired so a morning walk is right up my alley. I don't like walking in the evening because I'm wiped out myself by then. When I was working I lived close enough to the school to walk to and from each day. I live in a very small town.

Happening, you'll have to tell us all about your visit to Disneyland. I'll never get there so I have to live vicariously.

Diva, you poor kids. Take care of yourselves. Hope the flu is contained to your DS, only. It's school. Everything goes around schools. He'll probably be up and feeling fine way before Monday. You're going to have to provide entertainment while he's confined.

Nella, your description of the gym owner made me laugh. We don't have a decent gym in town either.

Must go clean up the study. Photos all over the floor.

I have a question.......

I am doing the 30 day shred and I don't have a bodybugg, so I don't know how many calories I am burning.

My bmr is 1317 and I am tying stay eat that amount of calories for a zero balance.

I totally want to get my bff a bodybugg, I think it would really help her with motivation!

I love Dland! My bf and I have annual passes to there and to Knotts, and we go often, at least once a month! I used to work at Dland back in high school. I can't wait to go now because it's all decked out for Halloween, even Space Mountain has changed inside to go with the theme, with ghosts and etc, so I'm very excited.

I wish I would just eat a salad, and I promise to try, but that buffet is just to die for

it's inside the Grand California Hotel and like $26 for a great assortment of high-quality food. A bargain to me, considering it's like $20 for a burger and fries and a drink inside the park.

Diva - oh dear sorry to hear about your son!! I hope you take care of yourself and dont catch it.

Happening, have fun in disneyland! awesome !!

this is in response to the messages on the challenge thread.

LOL Mercy03 you are hilarious!! lova ya!!! i'm so happy your using the same format makes me happy

lol love how you did exercise to make up for the ice cream, you're like me!! love it!! good for you !

You and mercy are hilarious!!!

awesome Diva you are using the same format!! good luck with this week !! lets burn those calories together you me and mercy ! triple threat heheheh

awesome!! thanks so much Mary!! *hi-5* !!!!

oh we got another one!! mary is joining in !! quadruple threat

Hi girls - No loss this week despite 900 minutes of exercise! Can't say I'm not trying! Ah well it's just one week but I'm itching to get into the 100's again. Running is going well I've been doing it at least every other day and I did my farthest continuous run so far the other night (7.5 miles) I also signed up this week for my Ironman training group which begins in February. Can't Wait! Until then I'm just working on increasing my fitness level and decreasing my weight. I need to be close to goal when serious training starts.

holy moly!! 900 minutes , my goodness you're a machine!!!

if i can ask did you make sure you ate enough calories.