fruitlady~good job Staying on plan. I have a question though...Just because I am concerned....Have you consulted a doctor about eating under 1200 calories daily? I have read that it is unsafe...I hope that u do not get mad at me for asking...& I am super proud of your loss~just wanna make sure your eating enough though. ~I hope that question was ok to ask...HUGS TO YA!!!!

Lorra~OMG girl that is soooooo sad...I am so sorry to hear that~those girls families will defintely be in my prayers.When I was a teenager I done rideshare with my brother on summer jobs ~he drove~i was only 14...We was heading home one day And someone beeped and he got pissed and nearly stopped cause he thought it was a boy he didn't get along with...When He did He Noticed he was Getting ready to go straight out in front of a train that went through the town I still live in.Thank God He got stopped in time...It was one of the scariest things ever happen from my childhood.
Trains are so dang dangerous! I feel so bad for the 3 lost & there friends And family's...SO SAD~Couldn't imagine reading a mothers words to that ~just the thought of it all breaks my heart. So far they stopped the trains here But there suppose to be back running through here within 4 years I heard~UGHHH
HUGS TO YA! Glad you posted!

Farn~WAY TO GO ON WINNING THE 5 pound challenge!!! I AM SOOOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!

as for me...Well I gotta dentist appointment 2morrow so wish me luck getting there...cause I wanna get outta going so badly~Cause I am scared But I need to get my teeth fixed though So I am trying to keep a positive attitude & this is for a cleaning which is The start of the whole process.

I just done some catch up cleaning on my house and now I am feeling like crap~I wish I hadn't done it ~My hubby has been doing everything though & I felt like he needed a break cause I have been so weak....Now I am weak & feel crappy again...Maybe I am just tired. ~I am gonna stay positive regardless...I am always so down on myself alot ~So I am trying to change that about me.
OH~Caught the American Idol Show 2night ~3 favs of the night were Siobhan Magnus,Didi Benami,& Crystal Bowersox~crystal is from OHIO & I adore her!!!! If she goes all the way to the top 3(yes I have high hopes for her) I have decided to go to her welcome home Thingy! Since I live in OHIO~COME ON CRYSTAL! ~Yes I am an american idol junky~hehehehehe! & I ADORE ELLEN ON THE SHOW!

:o Ahh shucks... Thank you. I am trying really hard this time around.

:carrot::carrot::carrot: Congrats...I am so happy for you!
I hope you feel better soon. It's probably your body releasing all the stress and excitement.

Losing4: That is so sad. I will be sure to pray for the families. I could not imagine. And I will keep you in my thoughts too. We all go through these times. Remember to keep everything simple and when you are ready come back at full force.

Farn: Thanks. It's driving me crazy but I am here. If you want a copy of the rest of the bootcamp let me know. You are doing an awesome job. 3lbs and one night and 8 all together. Keep it up, whatever you are doing. Goal is soooo close and I know you can do it.

I had some shocking news this morning. So last night was my long run night. I did 5miles again (only my 2nd time) and this morning i woke up to a 4lb loss. I am 195.5 I had to get on the scale a few times to believe but it was there over and over. I am like Farn, questioning will it be there tomorrow. But either way it there and I am claiming it as my low and keeping it moving. I will just keep my fingers crossed that my body is finally out of that funk and we can start moving again at a decent pace.

KDM: Thanks. I'm feeling a little better but starting to get what Misspriss has. I totally understand about taking a break from C25k, and seriously that's so awesome you've done that. It takes alot of work and dedication to go through that. I hope you find something that works for you :)

Misspriss: I told you things happen for a reason and I am so happy for you! It's exactly like Lori said...If you want to paint a room hot pink on a whim you can go for it! Plus it's sooo much nicer without Land Lords. The first night sleeping for me was the best, waking up and walking around kowing it's mine! I hope you and your family have a great move and a wonderful life in your new home. :hug: Hope you feel better too!

Lori: I do love the nails! I hope your feeling better today. Some rest will help :)


Jigglefree: You are right about the student loans. First then send a letter saying since I'm graduating in August 2009 then I'll have to start paying a few months from then...ummm well I'm not graduting then so I called and told them May 2010, they said no problem we will change it and it's all fixed. Then I get a letter saying since I'm graduating December 2009...and yet again...I told them May 2010. Lol everytime they say they got it and fixed it...YA RIGHT! It's ok though, I have no problem paying them back, just get the darn date right. Hope you have another OP day!


Jae165: Wow the pics! You look amazing! seriously, a completely different person. And you can see the collar bone and the change from your 6week boot-camp. Keep it up!


Myjourney: I know what you mean bout gaining back the weight. I didn't know it before but yes it was the calories. So i've learned from doing it in the past that everything in moderation. It's worked so far, I'm down 2.2lbs from starting it but I know most of it will be water weight. so I'm going to work out and increase muscle too, I don't want to lose water and muscle. I know people say the low/carb diets are bad and stuff, but I really can't put down the South Beach diet. After the first 2 weeks you can eat bread and pasta and fruit, just slowly work your way up and you eat all the servings a day any healthy person eats. You just eat the whole-wheat/grain stuff. I hope everything goes well for you.

fruitlady: I love it! I see your progress and it gives me hope on reaching that last little goal! and the 1/2lb is still amazing. Great job!

losing4another: I will pray for the girls' families. Hope you have a good day.


farn: I'll have to ask the bf if he knows the names. It is funny how they react to racing. He thinks just cuz i'm going for EE that makes me a mechanic and he can talk about it and I totally understand every word he says...:?:....it's ok though I enjoy watching him try. About 4 years ago I was perscribed zoloft and for me I hated it! I had side effects, and felt numb. I would have to stop taking them just to feel something. I hated how I felt on it, so then I went back and got on Welbutrin. I had depression and anxiety, and this helped me alot! I felt normal and then I started to lose weight, do better in school and I wasn't depressed anymore. for the anxiety about 2 years ago I got xanax(spelling). I have .25mg tablets. I started taking about 2-3 a day then went to taking only 1 a day, then to 1 every month or so and now I only take maybe half of one (.125) once in a while, maybe every 2 months normally during exams when I can't sleep. I've learned to overcome alot and losing the weight really solved alot of problems. but if you feel like you need it get on the medication! I wish I would have done it years ago to help, and don't be afraid to swich meds if you are feeling bad on one, just talk to your doctor and be completely honest so you two can figure out what helps. I felt the same way about being one medication my whole life, but once you start to feel normal, things get better in your life and then you start to see you don't need the meds anymore you can pick up the peices on your own. And your doctor will get you on a program so slowly get off of them. I hope you find something that works for you! Thanks again!:hug:



I think I got everyone, If I didn't i'm sorry and I will later :)


Thanks for the get well wish everyone! Monday I was finally able to keep food down. And normally when I "toss my cookies" I lose my voice for several days and I brake out in blood vessels on my face from the stress of heeving(spelling)...I try to avoid "tossin my cookies" like the plague. So now I"m starting to feel what misspriss is, a scratchy throat with that icky feeling in the back of my head. I'm trying to rest as much as possible. I don't want to get sick again. Did well yesterday with the CC and Im down 2.2lbs from Monday. I'm still going to workout and gain muscle becuase I know with this I will lose water weight but I don't want to lose muscle. Hopefully I'll fell well enough tomorrow to get a workout in. well that's it for now, have to get ready for class. I hope everyone has an amazing day!

Hi everyone! Just a quick note to check in. I was down 2lbs this morning since my weigh in on Monday! I won't change my ticker until my "official" weigh-in next Monday but I wanted to share some good news! I worked out Monday (W3D1 of C25K and some weights) and took yesterday off because I was so damn sore. My eating has been in check for the most part - had a couple of slips the other day but they were accounted for and I've been in the 1200-1300 range Monday/Tuesday. Today is OP thus far and I have no plan to do otherwise the rest of the day! I am super excited about something, though... my boyfriend flies into town tonight from California (we're in a LDR right now) and will be here until Monday. He's well aware of my weight loss efforts and is totally supportive so I expect to not have any issues of being OP whilst he's here. Yayyyy! I'll try to check in daily while he's here.

Meanwhile, let me tell you... you are all awesome! Stay OP, enjoy your day and burn some calories!

I've done well so far staying w/in the 1600-1650 range since Monday. I feel like I'm eating all the time, though!

I've got to get off here and onto the treadmill. I plan to do at least an hour on the TM and then do Denise Austin's abs workout, she kills my abs!

Katy- when you said you're in a LDR I read that as Labor and Delivery Room LOL!

Had 1200 calories today, did well considering I really was extra hungry today. I didn't eat extra though. I convinced myself that hunger is a good thing to feel, that means you didn't overeat earlier and I waited til lunch to eat. farn00a57, I lost another 1.5lbs, I guess I was stalled. I stall for a few days too sometimes and then all of a sudden I lose 3 lbs. too. your not alone!

I haven't posted an update so here goes. My goal is to have my BMI out of the obese range. I started the challenge with a BMI of 32.14, today my BMI is 31.3. 1.4 points to go! I may not be able to make it, it was a pretty lofty goal, but if I don't, I hope I come close!

Keep up the great work everybody!

thanks for the prayers everyone :hug:

Jdon- Get well soon...One good thing about being sick is it's easier to stay away from all the bad foods.

jae- thanks....Words to keep in mind. I have to get my mind back to eat because I', hungry or because of anything or everything else. Great job on the four pounds :exercise: After I lose more than a pound I'm scared of the scale for the next couple days until I know that number is a keeper :lol: Way to go :yay:

Lori- do you take a multi- vitamin? Maybe there is more than one thing your body is missing. What about your thyroid have you had that tested lately. Before I was on meds for that I was always achy for no reason at all. How did the appt go?

The girls hit by the train two were 14 and one was 15. There was also a teenage boy with them that was a boyfriend to one of the girls...He made it though and was able to get out of the way. He seen everything :( They were on a bridge trying to take a short cut to the beach. The city has talked about putting a fence up or adding a walk way since it's said a lot of people take that short cut. I'm sure one of the girls had took the tracks before to know that it was a short cut. For some reason they were doing this at night..the trains come thru mostly in the evening after 4pm. Had to hug the hubby after all this happened because hes very protective of DD...I'm the one that says let her go and have fun... hes the when and where. He makes me see the holes in the kids stories when they want to do something alone like that. Drives me crazy sometimes though. I know a lot of moms are hugging their kids tighter these last few days...even the mean teenager ones ;)

may tomorrow be another day on plan :yes:

Hey everyone, I'm back!! My computer had stopped holding a charge so I've been gone for a while. I finally got a new computer today! I've still been having trouble dropping the weight since I started my new job. I burn anywhere from 2800-3200 calories on days that I work. So I've been eating 1500-2000 calories on those days, and aiming for 1200-1500 on my off days. I've been drinking about 64-80 oz of water a day. So I guess for now it's just a waiting game. As of this morning I was 179.4 so I'm hoping to get to about 173 by St. Patrick's Day. This is a bit of a stretch because that's 2 lbs a week, but hopefully it'll happen.

Just on for a quick post ~lorra.. Have an appointment to get my thyroid checked next week...Have an appintment At the GYN 2morrow Of all days (My 17th anniversary LOL) & The dentist appointment I had today ~went well considering I was A panicing fool!! I was so scared & was shaking lijke a maniac!~but getting my teeth cleaned was the first step to my teeth getting fixed so I am proud of myself for following through...I have fillings to be done on March 24th! & then soon after I should get to post a smiling pic of me With some teeth showing!
They are also gonna fit me for 2 partials cause I have alot of back teeth And a few side teeth missing. So They say partials will work well~Hope there right.
I am super tired But feeling better...Have Multi Vitamins & started to take them again yesterday~Gonna make sure I ado daily from now on...Just incase.
~Off to bed
HOPE EVERYONE HAD A SUPER DAY!

HIYA ZOOCHICK ~SO GLAD TO SEE YA!

Good Morning, just checking in before the day gets crazy again..

Im dealing with idiots at the power company...they turned on the power at the WRONG address yesterday:mad: how in the world can they make that mistake? The water is getting cut on today and i hope all goes well. AND DH had to cut the water off here(old place) because there is a leak in the hot water heater...i said this place is getting in the last word:p

JD-i can't wait to spend my first night...im so excited about that! Hopefully it will be soon!:hug:I hope you feel better today! Take it easy!

Lori-Yeah,can't wait to paint the rooms whatever color i want...its almost like im in a dream or something,just doesn't seem real? I told dh that yesterday and he pinched me,LOL. Good luck to you and i hope a diagnosis is found soon...hang in there,just like JD said...good things happen to good people!:hug:

A big Hello to everyone i missed,looks like were all doing well! I will try and bbl, ive got to go and buy a vacuum today because mine broke yesterday:mad: and im sure its really broke after i kicked the s*%~ out of it;)

Hey everyone!! I'm soooo excited. Like that's unusual...:D I tried my goal dress on this morning. I was looking good. I know by my hubby's birthday it will look real good. :jig:

I don't want the jiggles showing and my two workouts a day is working. I'm only doing one today though. I will make it count. I will be doing 30DS and another cardio video. :woops:

Today is a new day to get it done.

Lori - Happy Anniversary!!! Enjoy it after the gyn visit!!:celebrate:

MissPriss - :congrat::congrat: Enjoy your new place, I remember the time!!!

Zoochick - Welcome back.

JD - How are you feeling today. Don't try to do too much and end up doing more harm than good.

Just catching up here. Lori, I'm glad that you survived your dentist appointment. I have to admit that I overcame my fears by always asking for the nitrous oxide, but most people I know don't get the gas and still do okay. In any case I know it will be well worth it.

misspriss, it's great about your move. So much hassle but lots of rewards also!

Last night was official weekly weigh-in and I managed to lose a pound so that was okay--I've definitely done worse.

So for today, I wish everyone on the challenge the most positive thoughts whether the scale is down or up, persistence is the key!

Well...
 

I'm finally caught up with myself...wooo...

losing4another: Thanks for the get well soon. And again i'm very sorry for those girls and their families, especially how it made you and the DH feel. It's a good thing to have the balance of one parent not so protective and the other very protective. My mom was the parent who when my sister and I said we were going to a friend's house she would call a and make sure ahead of time a parent was there and was aware of the situation. lol I hated it as a child but thank her all the time now for caring. My bf didn't have that and got into alot of trouble as a child. So when we become parents, he'll be the one to see past their lies because he's done it all! lol I hope you and your family have a great day.


Lori: HAPPY ANNIVERSIARY! I saw the pics on myspace and you have a very beautiful family and wonderful home! You are very lucky and I hope you have the best day ever! Gool luck at your appt.


misspriss: Thanks. I hope your move goes smoother. I laughed to hard when you talked about your vacuum..lol..we need a new one and the bf says ours is just fine....ya and how often does he vacuum? one of these days he'll come home and it will be in peices and he'll ask what happened?....my response, "It fell down the stairs:?:" hehe.


jigglefree: I'm so happy you fit in your dress. That will be the best B-day present for your hubby :) :carrot: Keep up the good work. I'm feeling a little better today thanks for asking. My throat isn't as sore. I'm trying to rest because as you said it will do more harm than good, and last time I worked out and didn't rest...it got worse. So yesterday I went to CVS and got Niquil D....I used my CVS extra care bucks and $2 coupon and got the big bottle for $2.56 wahooooo! I'm a big coupon person lol. So I took a dose of that last night and I was sleeping like a baby!



I really wanted to workout today, it's been 2 weeks and the scale is showing a loss but it's one of those that shows body fat and hydration. Well the number is going down but the body fat % is going up...I know it's not the most accurate but it still bothers me. One of the biggest things I wanted in our last challenge was to increase lean muscle so i'm happy that the weight is going down but not at the expense of losing muscle tissue. Maybe i'm just paranoid. But I know that Jiggle is right. so one more day of resting and then back in the game!


I hope everyone has a great day and I will be back later on here to chat more.