Hello Blue Team. Sounds like everyone is busy doing the things we do. I'd like to tell you not to be discouraged if you're not losing like you think you should be. Our bodies run on their own schedule and although it would be nice if we could know we'd lose x pounds every week it just doesn't happen that way. Every little bit counts anyway. I believe Ars said she lost .4 pounds and was a bit disgruntled over the amount but if you think of it as almost 2 sticks of butter it certainly sounds so much better. Of course if we are cheating we do eventually pay for our misdemeanors but they are all undoable.

We had snow and I think it's here to stay for sure. We didn't get a storm where I live but it snowed steadily all night on Friday and more on Saturday. I don't think we'll be getting any more "warm" weather until Spring. It makes walking slower but it's so nice when it's sunny like it was today.

Take care all. We are at the beginning of a new week so let's do our very best.

Hi everyone hope your day is going great. I put my neck out yesterday somehow and now I have a dull headache that doesn't want to leave me. Then again maybe I should take something for it. I don't like to take anything unless I am in real pain. Slow at work right now so a quick catch up.

dayoneagain - Congratulations on the job and being done exams:carrot::carrot: you must feel great. Don't worry about the rest as you February is a new month.

Angela - don't you worry about the boost challenge, you just consentrate on getting healthy again. I hope your strenght come back to you soon and you are feeling much better. :hug:

Echo - don't worry about the 2lbs we have all been there and it will be gone next time. How are the driving lessons going?

babygrant - Congratulations on the 1.8lb loss:) I would like to join you in onederland but I have a couple weeks to go for that so I'll see you there.

smith1313 - you will be down those 3.5 lbs before you know it and you can totally still get to your 20 loss for the challange.

retiredone - stay warm and safe while walking outside in the snow. It is nice and refreshing though isn't it.

Let's kick some red team butt for next week. GO BLUE GO!!!

Sorry to hear some of you guys are either gaining or not losing even though you're on plan. I'm in the same boat!! I was at 151.8 yesterday. This morning - 152.6. ARRGHHHHH!!! :mad: I'm SO tempted to post the 151.8 weight so it shows a drop but I just can't because I know I'll feel guilty about it. Bah. So there it is. I think I'll really really watch my sodium next Friday and Saturday. I ate chips yesterday so I'm thinking that's why I shot up like crazy. Boo to me.

Angela - Er, I ended up not doing anything either outside or inside. Hehe. :o I just lazed around. It was snowing pretty heavily and I wasn't in the mood to step out of my warm apartment. Earlier this afternoon it was 72 out!! 72!!! There was lots of snow, but I must live in Exercisetown, USA because there were a ton of footprints all over. Just some dog paw prints which were so cute! Anyway, walked in that for my 2.X mile walk. Forgot my pedometer again. I need to find that "track my walk" site so I can measure it when I forget. Will post on here when I find it so others can use it as well. Walking in the snow is definitely a workout!! I came back with sore thighs. That never happens unless I'm jogging a mile and walking 2 -3 miles or something. Whoot! Hope that cancels out the bread and pizza I ate today. ;) Pizza was homemade with TONS of veggies because I was desperate to cancel out the bad. Ha. :p

Echo - I know it's easier said than done, but don't worry about the 2 lbs. We all love you just the same! :hug: Plus, since I showed a gain, I'm with you all the more, haha. Yeah, my boss is a turd. This is the one that I trusted and thought had my back. Guess he didn't. He didn't tell me he said this but it's obvious because the guy spoke to me over the phone and was really interested in getting me up there. Then after he speaks to this guy, "oh looks like you haven't finished, contact me when you do." Um, what? Sigh. Oh well, I'm applying to others in the meantime. I really want this lab though. Seems to be a good fit. Whatever happens, happens right? :)

Ok, ladies. I'm posting my weight as 152.6. Here's hoping next week is a (weight) downer!! :D

Well, I had 201.8, exactly 1 pound loss. Not great, not bad either. I'm so frustrated, though, I keep having to eat at people's houses and I don't have much choice as to what I can eat. As a minister, I have to eat what is put before me. :) I try to load up on the salad, though. I was like OMG SPAGHETTI, I can't eat that, it's CARBTASTIC!!! and garlic bread???

ugh.

Dr. Echo, Your welcome:hug::hug: Glad to see you back, you have been missed!


I almost forgot to weigh in today, had to work and I just got home and weighed myself, so I guess I am taking my 1st freebie:devil: Such is life, tomorrow is a new day and week for me, so back to the gym which I haven't been able to do all week. My body seems to need to exercise or I "blow up" lol.

Congratulations to those who posted a weight loss, keep on going!

Hi Blue girls
After catching up on all the posts since I was last here, I had mixed emotions. I was sorry to hear so many were struggling and that some had gains, but I felt better because I too have a full pound gain this week, so I didn't feel like the lone letdown, you know? I have been comfort-food-eating, stuffing my grief, which of course, logically, I know is not going to help the "problem". I know to accept that I am grieiving and its okay, but old habits die hard. I am reading a really good book, that for some unknown reason - I bought months before Seth died. It's called The Heartache No One Sees by Sheila Walsh. It is like she is sitting right with me and talking directly to my issues. I'd recommend for any grieving person, and I have to believe God directed me to buy it when I did, because I had no problems before this . . . no heartache anyway.
I'm not sure if I'm subconsciously doing what Diva said, adding stress by being in this challenge . . . could be. But I'm willing to keep it a part of my goals for now. Maybe it is too ambitious at this time in my life, but if I could make some progress . . . I know it would boost my spirits. Just like, we will be paying off our mortgage this year, but it will be a bittersweet reward because it will coincide with the 1 year death date, but I'm not going to set that goal aside, so I press on. Life is never boring.

On to personals:

Michelle/thinner - Thank you for your continued prayers for me. As my Avatar poem says


Michelle, also - which shoes were yours, two people talked of shoes. Were yours the sketchers or the kmart therashoes? Sound like a good addition to your workout so I may try them if I can find em.

Selina - So glad your dad is in the hospital, you must have made an impression with the life and death talks. Praying he will improve. :hug: Thanks for your compliment on my poem, too. And as someone else said, sure, we'll be happy for you to reach 189 for a new pic, but the one you have is just beautiful.

Diva - definitely sorry to see you go, but like i said above, maybe I'm doing like you, adding stress by doing this challenge. Pop in and let us know if it helps for real to not be so weight focused. I'm just not thinking all the way clear right now and would love your input on this.

Nella - I have so much to say about custody battles. Only I was the real mom battling with my ex and his new wife. They were good people, but my personal belief, which came out in your description, is that my ex, though remarried, was still trying to either keep me in touch with him or to hurt me for daring to leave him. Either way, the kids suffer, And as for me, I felt so heartbroken when he was given primary custody, it was as if all my (then three of them) boys had died. I cried and moped around for weeks. All this resurfaced at Seth's memorial service incredibly. I thought all was healed, I came bearing gifts to console and heal, and was given (metaphoric) gutt punches more than once. So I do indeed understand this is more than drama, it is anguish. Sorry you have to deal with a mother who doesn't know if she wants her kids or not. Hang in there and just love those kids.
:hug:

Angela - you poor dear, you sound so sick and still you worry about us. You are a wonderful leader, but we need you to get well so don't worry about the "extras", we'll be fine. We need you well. Love and prayers for you dear one.:hug:

Mageorge - that pumpkin pie recipe sounds great, especially with babygrant's suggestion of muffin tins. Thanks for sharing it.

Babygrant - wow 10 pounds and almost to onederland. :carrot:You MUST be doing something right. So very proud of you. And if I didn't thank you before, I'd like to do so now for saying my poetry was beautiful, it means a lot to me.:hug:

Smith1313/Susan - so sorry you're up, but you can take a little consolation in that you make me feel great!!! :sorry: Not that I relish your failure, it just makes mine not look quite so bad. Let's pull up our bootstraps and get back in there, eh?:^:

Catsgetnhealthy/Cathy - I like Leslie Sansone too, so tell me about the new DVD, what do you like or not like about it. I will likely try it if it sounds good. Thanks in advance for sharing your opinion.

Ars - Except for babygrant, you're one of the few of us who is actually losing!!!! Even if its only .4, you're way ahead of me, and so you're likely way ahead of many on the Red team too! So there!!!:p

Sunni - What a bummer of a boss! Lets you work your rear off, then, as you say, throws you under the bus. Duh! It seems he's trying to keep you for himself, he'll probably be lost without all your help. Good luck in getting over this hump.:hug:

Echo - Dear sweet Echo, so good to see you here. Thank you so much for your personal attention and for asking after me, you are too too sweet. :hug: I'm sure you will do just fine in your driving test. If anyone deserves to advance, its you. Sounds like you had a pretty good time with your friends, but like me, it lead to weight gain, but as retiredone said, its temporary. We can overcome, especially with our good hearted effort. Thanks again for caring.:)

I know I didn't get everyone, sometimes I read and I'm not really there, you know? I'm still not fully "me". Still dazed and confused at times, in disbelief, sorrow, like being underwater pushing toward the surface . . . I can see the light, and though I'm aiming toward it, sometimes it seems so far away. Thank you all for keeping the light in view. I'll come up for air soon. Love you guys.

Dora

Sorry I have been MIA lately. Just haven't felt like being online. Can't get back into working out with everything hurting so much. The less I do the more crippled I feel. Need to get my butt in gear. Will start doing hiits on the treadmill again. I just can not do squats for awhile so I cant do any dvd's. I think all those squats put a toll on my knees.

Back on plan eating wise today too. Made some WW veggie soup to have for lunch all week and going to grocery store tonite to get plenty of chix for the week.

Have a good one!!