Oh, lucky! I wish my sister would have babies already. Mine is 8 years old and refuses to be cuddled anymore.

I don't know how I am going to deal with the candy situation. I can throw the left over stuff from out stash out, but my son has a huge bag of candy from his trick or treating efforts and unfortunatly I have to police that so I know where to find it...and I have no self control...and no shame...lol.

I could tell my son to hide it and hide it well from me, but then he'd have free reign and I know him, he'd eat it all in one day and be sick sick sick...bless his heart he is just like his mother...lol!

I've decided, candy sucks.

I usually let my kids go hog wild with the candy until its gone. I;d rather it be gone in a couple days than drag it out. They never get sick...

However we usually only hit about 7 houses or so and this year we went with friends and did a lot more and came home with an impressive bounty. I still let them go hog wild and there was a few left today I finally said enough was enough and threw it away (aka up with the baking chips and stuff LOLOL!). They were using it as meal replacements a little too long for my comfort.

Hi Everyone!!! :wave:

I see lots of old friends and lots of new ones here. I sort of fell off the Halloween challenge. Life got a little crazy and hectic. The past few months have been riddled with weight loss/eating challenges for me. I've been having the hardest time getting 100% back on plan. I feel like I'm almost back in the groove. I realized that I am so much better when I'm more active on the boards. So...here I am! :D

Thanks Lori for keeping this going! :hug: You are rockin' chickie....160s are on your doorstep!!!

I am honestly not sure what measurable goals to set for Thanksgiving. I just want to get back on track. Keeping my calories to 1600-1800 per day. I am going to allow a couple limited treat days due to a couple special events coming up along with Thanksgiving. I will NOT go crazy, just enjoy w/in reason. I will continue to hit the gym 6-7 days per week. If the weather cooperates I want to get in at least one 20 mile bike ride (my best right now is 15 miles) before the cold, cold weather hits. I will continue my efforts to increase my jogging time. Just stay smart and focused!!!

I've got to run for now. It's late and I've been staying up way too late watching the World Series...Go Phillies!!! :D Tomorrow will be another late night.

Catch you all later! I'll do my best to check in as often as possible!

Let's make this a great challenge!!! :high:

I am joining the challenge for Thanksgiving.:thanks2:

My weight goal is to weigh 213, a loss of seven pounds. I also want to increase my walking and water intake.

Barb I just peaked at your blog and LOVE it!!!!! You are inspiring and I love that you take pics of your healthy meals...and recipes. :)

Lori..congrats on the new addition to the family!:D
Mango...Yeah toss those candies. They are the devil.:devil:

I'm just trying to behave and get back on track. One day at a time. Going to the dentist tommorrow so that should cut down on my eats for awhile.;)

Starzmom- So the dentist appts are not all bad :)

Barb- HELLLOOOOO girly :hug: So glad your here :hug: We are going to do this :exercise: You do know now that your back I'm going to have to stalk you right :lol: No more hiding out on us :hug:

mango- I hear ya...I'm dealing with the halloween candy too. My daughter and hubby will no way let me chuck it since I never otherwise buy it. We have to be strong :jig:

Coolmom- I bought all the candy this year so it's all the family's favorites. None of little yucky candy that no body cared if I tossed or not.....Since my daughter has grown out of trick or treating I think next year I will just buy some cookies or something.

Afternoon all, just checking in!

I hear all of you about the Halloween candy. So far I have managed to avoid all but one piece. However there is a Heath bar in my dd's bucket that has been calling me. I wish she'd eat that already:dizzy:.

I had a brief blip on my scale journey. Saturday and Sunday were not great days for me. I stayed on plan calorie wise, but ate enough sodium ladled foods to allow me to float in the bath tub;). I ate Olive Garden, pizza, and pumpkin seeds that had been soaked in salt water, sprinkled in salt, baked and then salted. So by Monday I was up to 210. That's 2 pounds more than I was!:o

So I swore off pumpkin seeds, got back on healthy foods, and now I am back down to 208. Lesson learned.

Afternoon to you too!

I need to buckle down today because my cals went a bit high yesterday. It was a combination of too early dinner and 4th meal per kids hunger and I couldn't resist.

The candy is GONE. I got tired of it and after a temper tantrum involving candy last night I tossed it all out and we are just going back to the, if you eat your dinner, we'll walk to the store and buy you a treat thing that we do. Next year I'm putting my foot down with home many houses he's allowed to go to, and we'll sort out all the garbage candy first. Geeze, candy is such a pain in the arse! But at least its officially out of my house...now just to get it out of the office.

I made it to cardio last night, and thanks to a superfine silver fox on the treadmill I managed to stay on the elliptical for 40 minutes. Damn that guy was HAWT. If he would guarentee me he'd be there every day, I'd show up for cardio more often...lol!

Hey everyone!
Lori - I've been great, busy with school work. I completely agree, the 170's are a pain. I had gotten down to 167 over the summer, then completely got off track once I went on vacation and then found it hard to get back on once I started school. We are definitely gonna do this!!

So far this week has been going pretty good. I'm down 1 lb since Monday. I did really great yesterday, I worked out for about an hour and ended up with a 1004 calorie deficit for the day (. It is so much easier to keep track of calories burned now that I have a GoWear Fit. I only got in a 2 mile walk today, but that's better than nothing. I decided that Tuesdays and Thursdays will be my off days for exercise since I'm off on weekends now. Time for me to get some school assignments done. Hope everyone has a great day!

Lori, congrats on your weight loss!!! Buying new clothes is always a good sign... I'm trying to slow down my weight loss a little so that I can go shopping when I go home to my family for thanksgiving... and still meet my mini goal (with my larger goal a WIP!). 140 was my Halloween goal... but I can't wait to reach it by Thanksgiving!!

6 pounds to go! :)

Hi Everyone! :wave:

Good day here! Food choices were wise. I got in about an hour of weights. Still debating on what my evening snack is going to be. I'll be up for a while watching the World Series (Go Phillies!) so I'm going to put the kids to bed and find something yummy and healthy. Plenty of calories left today.

Losing...Thank you! Keep stalking me! I'm not going anywhere. I know how much I need you all! :hug:

Zoe - Thank you for the sweet comments about my blog!! It's nice to know people are checking it out and enjoying it. I wish I had more time to write.

There is still Halloween candy around here. Thankfully it's not even tempted me the past couple days. I need to get rid of it before I get the urge again.

I'm gonna get the little fellas to bed...I'll catch ya'll later.

:high: Barb

Mango30~ So glad to hear you got rid of the candy.
I know its a hard thing to do & to avoid when it's near....Good Job On The cardio!!!!

CoolMom75~ I totally understand the meals to early leads to higher calories of a day~Its hard to keep on schedule sometimes though.
I still think your doing great though~So hang in there.



BarbPA~SO GLAD YOU JOINED!!!! I know you will do super during this challenge~You Are such a strong human being & I totally believe In you.
As far as me girl.......
Yep I am so close to those 160's But only Thanks to all those like you That inspire me. You have kept me so motivated & I adore ya for that!!!
I am glad You are having a great day with plenty of calories left for the evening. I hope those 2 little angels are sleeping better now days & letting there SUPER MOMMA get some rest too.
AGAIN SO GLAD YOU CAME ON OVER TO THE CHALLENGE.:hug:


Hydra~so glad your joining the challenge~I Wish you the best with your goal. COME ON 213 FOR HYDRA!!!

Starzmom~
Thanks! My Little niece Is so cute.I am very proud of her.
I agree that the candy is the devil ~LOL
OH........
I hope the dentist goes well~I am scared to no end of them LOL!



Losing4another~ I did the same with The buying all the goodies for halloween candy That we all love. I let the kids eat it up quickly though So I only got a few pieces LOL!

crzymom6 Yummy A heath bar sounds super~Just totally continue to Ignore it!
As far as pumpkin Seed I have never tried them ever. Just stay strong ~Its So hard sometimes~But we can do it.

zoochick777 167 Sounds sooooo super!! I am totally in new territory Everyday.I have never had 160's ever in my life that I know of....I just know when I was 13 to 16 I weighed around 175 to 180 always for those 3 years when I was interested in how much I weighed~Not sure of the before weights ~then after I had kids(had my first at age 17) I stayed at around 215 to 230 ~Then When I quit smoking I went up to my 259..........So to see 160's will Be TOTALLY AWESOME!!!!
170's be gone for me & ZOOCHICK777~WE SO DESERVE IT!!
HANG IN THERE AND I PROMISE I WILL TOO!

loquaciousjogger WOW~Your doing super~I am so proud of you.
6 pounds to be to 140? AMAZING! I did get a pair of jeans today at the Thrift shop...A size 9 jr. In arizona Fit Perfect~I love how they fit~but will not last long ~LOL~I usually need a new size every month! I do have some size 8's ready though as soon as these ones get to big.


EVERYONE ELSE~Hope all is going well for you.


As far as me today.............Went to pay bills....Lots of errands.....Got me the 1 pair of jeans at the thrift store( Yes I only got 1 pair because I was being picky LOL!) I also got a new beret/cap type hat & Some new headbands & a new necklace & matching earrings~Just cheapy stuff But Fun to shop.I LOVE HATS & HEADBANDS & ALL SILVER JEWELRY!

I stayed on plan with my calories & So I am pretty happy with my day.
COME ON 160's!!! I was up a bit today~but its nearing TOM~~YAYYYYY MEEEE ~HAHAHAHAHAHAAHA~UGHHHHHH:dizzy:

I will type again soon~TAKE CARE EVERYONE

Waiting to go to the dentist! :eek: Dentists are the devil. ;)
Seriously a couple years ago after I starting on my diet, I had a lot of dental work done. My mouth was in very sad shape. Coincidentally I did lose a lot of weight while most of the major work was being done and I was healing from it. I do not however reccommend this as a weight loss method! :lol: