I too am doing the KISS method of counting calories and exercising. That's about it. It's a lifestyle change for me so I need to at least enjoy it and be able to live with it. It's definitely a different mindset =p

stay safe!!!

Oh, wind is so scary, especially at night! Hope you are safe tonight!

I like to watch the Biggest Loser on tv, so this seems pretty fun!! I'm 25 and I've been married 7 years. My kids are 6,4, and 10 months. I know my ticker is wrong... I really should get around to changing it.... and as far as my weight being higher... I had another baby since then!!! Actually, my weight made me not ovulate.. so, it's important for me to lose weight as we would like to have one last child eventually. (not for a few years) My goal is to lose one pound a week, so from 186 to 172. I'm going on a cruise in June, and I'm hoping to be able to enjoy shopping for a new outfit or 2. Seems like really good incentive to me!! Heck, taking my kid to school without feeling like the frumpy mom would be great too!!

Diva...I was just reading up on the purple thread (I had my parents in town for 2 weeks of Christmas and wasn't on here much)....but I wanted to send my input on your JC/NS question...
My mom started doing the Nutrisystem last year (2009) at the beginning part of the year and did really well on it. she was finally able to bust thru years of a plateau (along with starting to workout for the first time in her life - i introduced her to WATP and later - the Wii Fit Plus).....She started last year at about 215 and when she was here for Christmas last week - she was at about 178 and finally fitting into some size 14 clothes that were mine back when I was in high school (that I wore about 13-15 years ago, and yes some of that is back in fashion now...lol). lol I think she was in about a 20/22 when 2009 started. so she had wonderful results. But she is a single lady - so didn't have to worry about feeding others in the household. I think the NS was about $300/month (or some where around there), and she bought fruits/veggies/dairy at the grocery store to go along with it. I'm not exactly sure on cost, but she did the boxed meals that added water (some not) and microwaved to eat. she said that the frozen meals cost more/month.

Hey InnerThin! That's not far at all. Do you go to a GYM or anything??? I see they are building a new Community Center in Jeff county. I wonder if they'll have cardio stuff and weights? I am def looking for a GYM and workout buddy. I am gonna look into Avalon, but I want to try and join a GYM that won't be far from where I work, and since I do not yet have a job, I have no idea where this will be. LOL!

Hey girly!!! I think I've decided to use my money on a GYM membership instead and just do the Lean Cuisines, Fruits, veggies, Chicken and Fish thing. I can do this if I just put my mind to it and stay dedicated. I just tend to get lazy, stressed out and give up easily. That's my downfall. But THIS YEAR I AM GOING TO DO IT!!! Dang it!
I for one am glad all this Holiday crap is over. I am so over getting my hopes built up only to be let down. I think I am going to be a Holiday/B-day Scrooge from here on out.

Good morning ladies. Gotta get ready to go shopping but thought I'd pop in and give a wave.

Just wondering how you fared last night Angela? Our cable tv had many channels not working last night. I think half of them must have been off the air and I was thinking there must have been some whopper of a storm to give that much interference. Hope you stayed safe and warm.

Ate way too much this weekend but everyone is gone to their own homes now and most of the party/junk food is gone. I just have to freeze the cake and cookies in portion sizes for DH who would be more than disturbed if I threw them out.

Have a good on plan day everyone.

Hello Blue Team!

I'm Ally. I'm 24 and this is my first BL challenge here on 3fc. Ive done a few of the 20-somethings BL challange, but this one seems much more involved and challenging. A little about myself, Ive been overweight all my life. I started getting bigger starting in the fourth grade, and things got worse from there. I was raised by a mom with food issues, she was a 'deny my child nothing' kind of mom. We didn't eat junk per se, but I like high carb, high fat foods. I reached my highest weight (199) in college and had no idea how big I really was. Then I started a really active retail job and the weight melted off without me even knowing to 170. I graduated college, got an 'adult' office job and it crept back up.

I joined 3fc in may 2009. doing calorie counting and exercise i got down to 164 and felt fantastic. I quit everything in august when i was training for a 5K. The date kept getting closer and my time wasnt getting shorter and i started filling my head with all these thoughts that i would be last, wouldnt finish, everyone would laugh, and that was it. I stopped training, stopped eating healthy and gained back 6 pounds. Well no more. I want to run that 5K. I want to get into that normal BMI weight category. And I want to look and feel great and take pride in my appearance.

I joined this challenge to end the excuses. I need to be accountable. No more skipping the gym because its too cold, stayed at work 30 mins late, whatever the new excuse is.

I look forward to participating in all the challenges and getting to know all of you. I read 3fc everyday, but rarely post, so im hoping to get more active on the boards which will translate into more WL success.

sorry, Longest Post Ever!

Okay guys, keep me in your thoughts! I'm the official work birthday faerie...and today I'm going to make my first cake since starting calorie counting. I will not lick the spoons...I will not lick the spoons...I will not lick the spoons...

I'm about to plug the recipe ingredients into fitday so I know whether I can have a piece tomorrow...I can only imagine!

Good Luck ars!!!... I know you can do it.. you seem to me like you have an amazing dedication and passion to succeed! Sent up a prayer!

My New Years resolution is to make it to the gym everyday, even if it's only for twenty minutes. I am usually pretty good on eating healthily and cutting back my calories, but it's my total lack of exercise that ends up demotivating me.

Just got back from the gym. Third day in a row. This year is off to a good start!

Am already finding that having this challenge in the back of my head is motivating me to do that little bit more, so thanks guys!

Im working in my house today... Burning a few cals there, then Im gonna head to the gym or do a dvd here in a little while! I bought a new journal & Planner so I can keep track of all my food, workouts & cals burned!!
I was curious are most of you all doing cal counting??
I think thats the route Im gonna go for the challenge cals in vs out!!!
Good Luck everyone!!!! We can Do this!!
Amy