Hi Red Team,
Sorry I haven't been around much the last few weeks. I believe that I did say at the begining of the challenge that for these 3 weeks I would not be around much. My Son who is in the military was home after being out of the country for the last year. He left today, and will be stationed only about 250 miles away, at least for a while. Also my father is battling cancer, he has decided that he will not have surgery, and will just let it mostly take it's course will non invaseive treatments. It will be fatal. I'm not complaining, just explaining why I'm not here very much lately, I'm not posting anywhere.

I've been off program the last 3 weeks too, with Jon home I've been making his favorites and eating with him. Last night was a big wedding reception for my nephew and his wife so we partied till late. I just drank water, but did eat some cake along with the meal which wasn't very bad, diet wise.

Sorry for the long post, and I'm going to spend this week getting back on point and working hard.

Hope everyone has a great week.
Bette K

shan84 - I'm so sorry I missed you on the challenge. Totally my bad.

We've also been joined by Cape Brenton Chick and tinabinab. Good job ladies!

Primm - Always look forward. You can't change what you did yesterday, but you can make a difference today. I'm sure you'll do great this week.

Alcai - The bathroom breaks are a serious downside to drinking enough water. Sometimes I wonder what my coworkers think about me.

shan84 - You lose doing TOM?!? That isn't fair. I'm lucky not to gain 3lbs. I managed to squeeze out a measly 0.4lb loss this week with TOM, but I was also sick with the flu for two days and haven't eaten enough to keep a bird alive. I'm totally jealous.

sunnigummi - Perfectionism can be a great tool, or an enormous liability. You just have to figure out how to balance it all out (I know, easier said than done). Just don't give up, your team is here for you.

Cape Brenton Chick - Hiking can change exercise from tedium into a great adventure. I'm glad you have a fantastic place to hike!

BetteK - I'm so sorry about your father. It must be a great consolation for you to have your son back in this country, even if he isn't as near as you would like. Remember never to feel bad about starting over, giving up is the only unforgivable offense.

Sorry, I used to be very active on the boards, but the time just isn't there. It is good for me though...my future is heading right where I want it to go. I just have a lot of work to do to reach it.

Thanks everyone. I will try to pop in and post when I can. I'm also pretty much at the weight that I am going to be. I wanted to lose another 5lbs, but not looking like it's going to happen. That's okay though, I feel great and am looking better than I have ever before.

This board is awesome and I love everyone. Me stepping down and not being around has nothing to do with anything but lack of time. :hugs:

sunni - thank you so much! such a compliment...
on coming back to post. you should never be embarrassed of you. things happen. we understand!

igetfit: thanks.

monte: thanks for the challenge and the veggie dance. i think pre winter slump is trying to trap some of us (me)

red team!