Morning all - just realized the between challenge chat thread should be up so I thought I'd come check in :) I'm totally determined to do what I need to do to get the weight off and keep it off this time. I lost about 30 lbs two years ago, and I have slowly put on 25 of it back. Now I'm in a really dangerous place - I have a bridesmaid's dress to wear at the end of July and I DO NOT fit in it. That is a scary, scary thing! I have these visions of ruining my friend's wedding with dress drama... Not gonna tell her it doesn't fit as I don't want to stress her out. But boy am I unhappy.

It should fit in about 20 lbs from now. That is an incredibly ambitious goal though - almost 10 lbs a month. (WHY oh WHY did I not start this months ago??) My WL has never been that fast. I'm going to keep my nose to the grindstone though. I have to make it happen.

I'm on WW - going to restart meetings in a couple weeks but am just counting points on my own for now. Going to restart the 30 day shred at home too. That doesn't do much for me weight-loss wise but it sure makes me feel skinnier. I'm moving this weekend so there will be lots of challenges thrown my way - like eating in a house full of boxes and no food... it's gonna be tough! But I have to make it happen!!

Sorry I've been quiet. Had a rough week with work, getting off-plan & eating to fill a void I'm feeling right now (guess what it doesnt work) and the scale has paid me back with a gain(+3) Blech.

Thankfully I've still been getting my walking in, so now I just have to get my eating back on track.

Shan- glad you're on the mend!

Dayoneagain- great job on the 10k! I've wondered if I can run that far, but I've been too afraid to try

Mindy- welcome back, glad you found us!

Hello everyone. Hope all is well. My interview today got pushed back to next week. Oh well. Gives me more time to build my confidence I suppose. Heading to the hospital for my final check up today. Then plan on having dinner with the bf at his work.

I took my 100lb loss pictures today. I think I chose the wrong outfit. So I am going to try to do them again later this week. I know my weight is smaller, and I know my clothing size is smaller, but I still feel really really really big.

Can't wait until we see those pictures,100 pounds is a great accomplishment and much to be proud of!:hug::hug:

I did it! I posted the pictures. Hope everyone is having a good week. Don't forget today is the last day to update your starting weight, or for those of you who have not posted it yet, you need to do so, so that you are guranteed to be on a team. Thanks so much ladies! You all inspire me everyday!

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We had a change to team leaders just so everyone knows. We are all set for the summer challenge and both very excited. I will be leading the red team and bigmd (Jacky) will be leading the blue team. So excited to get started soon!!!

Shan, thanks for posting those pictures, it is amazing to see your progress! I am in awe! You are incredible! :D

I checked out your blog site Shan80. How very interesting. Working in South Korea and a big congrats on your 100 lb lose!

Morning all I hope you are having a great day so far. The sun is starting to shine here so that's good and it's supposed to be very nice today.....to bad I have to work late tonight I feel more like being very lazy today. I really need to motivate myself to exercise today too. I have been waking up so early with the sun that I still feel tired. Oh well my motivation is that the last couple days I've had that I feel skinny feeling:) so I'm running with it:) and hoping the scale will share my feeling on Sunday.

shan84 - your 2 month visit home will be so nice for you I bet you are getting excited about getting to see everyone again. Is your bf going to go with you for some of the time? I'm sorry your interview got pushed back but as you said it does give you more prep time. I hope your check up goes well today and you are fully on the mend now. Have a great dinner with bf tonight. Thanks for posting your pictures you look fantastic:cp::cp: remember how far you have come. We do get into our own heads sometimes and can't really see our accomplishments but know that you look great and have done such an amazing job and put in so much hard work you need to take it all in and enjoy that feeling. WTG!!!:carrot::carrot:

soon2b3fitchick - Hello!!! how did baby do with his shots yesterday?

me4life - 3am and getting ready for work....uuuugh is right. WTG on the long walk with the hills.

Sunnigummi - That sounds like a very good plan that you have come up with and I like that you are focusing on getting more toned rather than on the weight as you are right now one but us knows what we weigh. Great goals I know that you will be successful in achieving them.

abluvion - as much as you don't want to stress your friend out about the dress make sure you don't stress yourself out either. Stress can make us hold onto weight and have water retention. Try to relax and do what you have planned. 10lbs a month is high but it can be done. You have a plan for eating and exercise and when you combine the two you will be successful. Also as you firm up with the exercise you may find you only have to go down 10/12 lbs to fit in the dress. Don't worry you can do it and you'll look great in the dress.

CanadaMel - just think spring is finally here and the new challage is starting soon those 3lbs will be gone in no time.

Catsgetinhealthy - that does sound like a busy week make sure to take some time for yourself in there.

Mercy03 -:wave:

MonteCristo - glad you could make the challange.

Today has been a very loooong and stressful day. I haven't eaten much as I've not had the time but I asked the bf to get some turkey out of the freezer so it would defrosted when I got home. I got in an hour ago and jokingly asked whether he'd got the turkey out or not ...and he hadn't. I know I'm over-reacting but I could just cry. I am so so tired and emotional - this is just tough. And now I am upset with him and he thinks it's about turkey... but it's little things like this that make me over-think EVERYTHING and start to get really down. I might go and have a walk to the shop and buy some seafood. Hopefully that'll sort me out.

You look great! Congratulations on the 100 lb loss, that is awesome!



I am so happy that the challenge is starting soon, as I have really been struggling lately. I look forward to getting to know everyone :)

Well they couldn't get the baby in for shots so going Friday. Poor sweetie. :( But he's doing great!! :bb:

Everyone is doing well. Baseball season is almost done so I am glad. Hard to go with 6 kids! 2 under age 4 and 2 babies, our exchange student and my 8 yr old! LOL. We will make it though! :faint:

Ok, tty soon! Hugs! :hug:

I am so happy that you will running the team Bigmid,I am sure you will do a great job and remember, you will always have an exercise buddy in me here:hug::hug: