Grats Bigmid! Have fun at your conference!

Diva, I don't think there is one person on either team who doesn't want both teams to win at weight loss. Hang in there, you'll get to the finish line.

Here's some Bigmid! Have fun at your conference!

Also, I'd like to add that in NO way shape or form am I or was I trying to make people feel guilty for not addressing my struggles or even every ones. I KNOW people get busy and life happens, but when I posted that, and nothing was said to me at all, then I saw others posting their struggles and they DID get addressed, what was I think? I felt invisible. I won't apologize for my feelers, because they are mine. I do not expect that everyone here can respond to every post being written, I know I don't always...So there ya go.

Ok, carry on...

Hi Blue Teamzers,

I'm finally apart of the group this week and then I get sick with kidney problems!

I'm on an antibiotic right now that literally warns you about working out because your tendons are extra sensitive on this med!! WTF mate.

So, my new goal for the rest of this dose is to really study my food intake! Big challenge for me!


For any of you out there who are struggling:
First, UGH doesn't it totally suck??? BUT, if there is one thing that plays in the back of my mind from Bob is "welcome the fear" and "bring on the change." It probably means you need to go out of your comfort zone again. Scary!! But welcome it!

For those of you rocking it and maintaining... don't get cocky I mean that in the "don't let yourself get lazy because you're doing a fab job!"
But keep on keepin' on!


Going back to laying down and cranberry juice.

Love ya ladies!

Hi everyone,
Sorry I haven't been able to post much this week. I've been so busy with all of my children's appointments, activities, school stuff etc. Anyway, I see that we won week 2 Congratulations everyone!!

I've mostly been on plan except for yesterday. It wasn't too bad but it wasn't good either. I am down 2 lbs since last weigh-in but I have a feeling after yesterday I'll be up a bit.

Diva, I am so sorry that your feelings were hurt I replied to your post in the week 2 thread, although I admit it was just a quick reply, and I should have been more supportive. I am glad you are not leaving the group!

Echo congratulations on your Phd! That is awesome!!!!!!!!!

A big hello to everyone and to anyone that is struggling big Hang in there, you can do it!

I hope it's ok if I post this link, but I see that a lot people are noticing fluctuations with their weight and are getting frustrated by their scales. I think this is a great article regarding that:

http://http://cathe.com/weight-gain-myths

Narnia- thanks for posting the link. It had some interesting info.

UGH! Well that sux gf! I hope ya feel better soon!

Thanks for the link Narnia! Interesting read.

Thanks Nella I will try to have fun and Thanks Diva I need all the Will Power Dust possible. I'll check back in on Friday. Go Blue Team

Hey Blue! I've been struggling a bit this week. Got frustruated the scale isn't moving, at first tried talking myself out of getting discouraged, saying must be water retention, must be the increased exercise, TOM, you know all the excuses. Well I took my measurements and they were up a bit too. I gave in, haven't exercised all week, ate out quite a bit, even though i bought healthy meals for work. Part of my problem is I can't get back to where I was before I got pregnant. I had balanced my life, eating was good, exercise plan was in place and now I have a DD in school, a baby that always needs his momma, and a hubby that doesn't do much to help. Sometimes I wonder if I will ever get back to where I was. Anyways enough feeling sorry for myself. I've done pretty good on my eating today, with the exception of the brownie I had. No exercising, had planned on it but DS is super fussy today (think he's teething). I just hope he sleeps better than he did last night.

Diva Hang in there girlie.

mara-sorry you're having troubles

Narnia-thanks for the link, helps shed a little light on the whole water retention deal.


Good luck girls on your pact! I know you guys can do it.

Rhonda-great job on getting your energy back.

practice-good luck on the upcoming wedding! We will be waiting to hear all about the big event.

happening-you do look great-congrats on your loss.


QOTD~ I am more likely to stay op during the weekdays. I try and limit eating fastfood to once a week and avoid the vending machine. I buy easy meals I can prepare at work and stock my drawer with healthier choices.

Sorry for the lack of posts. We have been without Internet and cable for a few days now. The kids are not dealing with it very well.

I'm having a good week in general but a bad week when it comes to food. I've been super busy so I've been resorting to fast food. *hangs head in shame* So yeah, I'm up 1.5. And the sad thing is where I'll be today, I'm pretty sure my only choice will be fast food. (Do they serve anything healthy at the Saints game? lol) The weekends are harder for me and I haven't really found a perfect way to stay OP.

But I did want to tell yall about a good workout I had yesterday. My dad bought me 5 fruit trees and my hubby was supposed to plant them but he got called into work unexpectedly. They had to be planted yesterday, so I got out the shovel, carried the trees to the pasture, dug 1 big hole, carried a big bucket of compost from the barn to the other side of the pasture where I was planting, put the tree in and shoveled the dirt back in. I tried to do it as fast as I could because I had to do it while the "baby" (he's 2 tomorrow) took what ended up being a ridiculously long nap. Then I did the 2nd and then the 3rd. I couldn't do the 4th and 5th because I was just spent at that point. My heart rate was up, my muscles were sore. Would've been easier if we hadn't left our wheelbarrow somewhere else, but it wouldn't have been as good a workout. I was so tired from working in the yard that I actually went to bed before midnight for once.

It just goes to show you just doing plain ol' manual labor can be a good exercise. Well... in some cases. My hubby planted the other two literally no sweat in like 15 min. Stinkin freakishly strong show off. Mine took 4 hours; that's how out of shape I am from not working out since March... and how much of a perfectionist I was being planting them. But here's hoping the rest of the work I have to do in the barn and painting the house will maybe shave off a few pounds and get me back in this thing.

Diva - I'm sorry I couldn't be more support to you, I just feel like I can't really give advice when... I'm struggling myself. But I'm glad you're sticking with it. Good luck getting back OP. Send some of that will power dust my way!

Rhonda - That's great that you feel so much better! I haven't watched Dr. Oz in a while so I hadn't heard about the vitamin D thing. I should probably start taking some vitamins, too. Maybe that would help me feel a bit better in general.

Happening - Wow. That's some great inspiration right there. Your first picture looks like what I look like now and the last is where I want to be. You look great. And this is just another reinforcement that I have GOT to start running everyday!

Hello Gals. I've had one of the best weeks ever. I ate within my calorie range and I walked 6 days. I knew I'd lose weight this week. I stripped off Saturday morning and got the scales out of the cupboard and stepped on well knowing I'd have at least 2 pounds gone. What a surprise I got when the numbers came up. There, to my unbelieving eyes, were the same numbers as last week!! I got off and and then got on again. Same thing. Not an ounce gone. Who'd a thunk it? Ha, ha. That's how it is some weeks. But even though the weight didn't come off I know I ate well and lived well and that has a certain satisfaction in itself. And yesterday which is my free eating day and non exercise day (a girl has to have a break, ya know) I ate one piece of dessert and actually kept within my calories for the day. That's the first time I can remember ever staying within the calorie range on my free day. So one more thing to be satisfied about.

Don't fret too much about the "baby" fat. Just keep living and eating well. Little people take up so much time that often there's little time left for mom. But babies grow so quickly that in a day or two (it seems that quick when you look back) you'll have more time for yourself. In the meantime just do your best. Be the best mother and wife/partner you can be. Set good examples of eating and living. Your family will not look back and say mom never did anything for us. They'll remember you as the best mother in the world. You will have set by your example a firm foundation for your children and even your husband/partner. Most of you are young but feel ancient. Let me tell you as long as you live healthy there will be time to lose weight.

Get rid of the junk in your homes. Kids don't need chips and bars and take-out food anymore than you do. Wean them off of the stuff and replace it with healthy foods. Let them see you snacking on apples, oranges, plums, carrots and other healthy options. You know those 100 calorie packs are for the most part junk food whittled down into 100 calorie convenience packs. For the same amount of calories you could have had a small apple and 1/2 tablespoon peanut butter which will fill you up much better than one of those 100 calories packs and give you a nutrition kick as well.

Don't become discouraged when you fail. Everyone fails. You are not alone in this battle. Pick yourself up and learn from your failures. Make a plan. I make out menus for the month. I never have to wonder "What's for dinner?" It takes a few minutes of planning but it saves a lot of time in the long run. Make it a family time and get input from the kids and hubby. I calorie count so I eat the same as everyone else just in smaller portions for calorie dense foods and larger for calorie light foods. For instance today we are having:

Black Bean & Cheese Enchiladas w/FF Sour Cream
Baked Potatoes
Tossed Salad

I'll have one enchilada (which are made with small corn tortillas), a tiny baked potato sprinkled with butter flavored popcorn salt, and a huge salad with a small amount of salad dressing. Not sure what the calories will be yet but they'll be accommodated into my plan. Your plan doesn't have to be mine but make a plan and go by it. And try and include your family in as much of it as possible. They don't even have to know it's about you losing weight.

Now about Vitamin D. I live in Canada and it is recommended that everyone in the country take at least a minimum 400 IU of Vitamin D everyday. Most provinces won't even test for Vitamin D deficiency unless there are definite signs of problems. It is just assumed that everyone in Canada is probably not getting enough. Even in the sunny South with so many people using sun block the Vitamin D is not getting made on the skin so deficiencies are showing up where they never did before. I take 1000 IU and another 200 IUs in the multi-vitamin. DH has the same and he saw such immediate benefits that he won't go without them.

Well, that's my sermon for today. Have a great one.

Diva, I was shopping on Friday and was looking at some exercise clothing. I need a new pair of pants and I was checking out the hoodies that matched. I pulled one out of the rack and on the back in big bold letters were "DIVA". I thought of you immediately.

Hi ladies - you all have been a very chatty bunch! Sorry I don't have time for shout-outs right now, but I did want to pop on and say thank you for the well-wishes for my wedding!

With 6 sleeps til the wedding, I am focusing on walking to do my errands as much as possible, being mindful (but not necessarily OP) with my nutrition, and trying to get to the gym if I can.

to all - I will weigh-in on Monday and then see you all in two weeks!

Morning bluesers!

QOTD: Weekends are absolutely my tough spot. Actually chose Sunday mornings as my weigh ins this challenge to keep me accountable. I used to weigh in friday and then blow it on the weekend. Not this time.

WHERE MY GIRLS AT? We made a pact to be good to ourselves. I squeeked by and got the 5lbs off that I gained last weekend. Took some hard food choices though. We went to a fantastic mom and pop cafe we love for breakfast yesterday. I avoided the yummy and got a turkey burger. Also went to red robin this weekend. Soup and salad for me. Skipped the fries on the way to the concert, and had a healthy serving of dinner last night. It wasnt fun in the moment... I wanted those fries something fierce... .but it paid off.

I have to run now. Fiance is buzzing around the house waiting for me to shower and get ready to run some errands. Hopefully will be back tonight to do some check in with you girls. Have a great day.

Practiceliving, have a great wedding and honeymoon. All the best to you and your FH.