I shouldn't have joined this challenge - I haven't posted all week! It's just too insane at work - I clocked 63 chargeable hours last week, which means I actually worked about 70 (some admin stuff isn't chargeable to a client). I've been up since 6am today working but at least I'm doing it at home and not having to drag my sorry butt into the office. The only good news is that it's March on Monday and busy season officially ends March 31, so the end is now in sight!

As for the whole weight loss gig, I'm sort of holding steady. I was out of town Mon/Tue and despite being careful and working out at the hotel gym (which was REALLY nice), it was still harder than being at home with the pool, my local gym, and my own kitchen. The rest of the week has seen NO workouts - I just can't do it with 12-14 hour days right now and the stress level has soared lately. I know a good hard sweaty workout would help my stress but I'm so tired, I can barely function so I had to give something up and it was the workouts. But - the pool reopens today so I'm going to try and get in there once I'm done with my work. And next week should be just a tiny bit calmer so I'm going to get my workouts in again. Sick and tired of being tired!

Hopefully I can post a bit more often next week, even if it's only to say I'm here and still trying!

I had 1050 calories yesterday and I lost .5 lbs. not much, but at least something. That seems to be my magic number for losing weight. I'm going to try to do it again today but am 200 cal. over my breakfast limit already. Got 2 lbs. to go!

Jules~I adore every visit you get to Do during a challenge~So even if busy always join~post when your able & hang in there!!


Lorra~Thin mint cookies~OH MY! Sound delightful! ~Thank god I bought out the last bit of candy canes at the savealot store for a sweet fix here & there!LOL There 40 calories per candy cane and I can make them last for hours...~Hope they last until next Christmas...If not I am gonna have to figure something else out~I do admit those cookies sound so darn tempting! hehehe

It warmed up a bit today so I am ok by the computer at the moment.
Since I am a stubborn idiot~LOL I can not find anywhere else in the house that I would like for it to be at the moment.
Trying to wait it out for warmer weather cause my door should be placed in sometime in March ~plus were getting a new roof & A New gutter system...The house was lovely but a bit in need of a few things when we bought it But I aint complaining ~it was a farmhouse & that was my type of dreamhouse ~Came with nearly 4 acres and there is a creek across from it.
To fish or canoe or whatever so its a great place.
For those that liked the trees in my myspace pics...I love them too~But 1 of the huge ones will be getting cut down before the roof is started~it is right up on the house Nearly touching the front porch and keeps ruining the roof.~So Although I will miss it ~it needs to be removed.
We have 3 huge trees right next to our house and they are tulip poplars (I think thats what there called~LOL) they bloom a beautiful flower in the begining of summer to end of Spring(somewhere in that time frame)~but are a Huge mess when they fall off!! Its like fall time when they do here! So I will be glad to get rid of 1 of them at least although the shade helps with cooling~LOTS LESS SWEEPING!
Anyways I got another new low today 161.2. I'm SO dang close to losing 100 pounds! Come on 150's! I think I will make it to that goal at least I am hoping so.To lose 100 pounds by my dads birthday march 7th Or before in his memory!~I am working hard at it and it is showing so far.
I can bearly believe I only have 11 more pounds to go to reach My MAJOR GOAL!~It seems unreal....I will lose a few pounds more if I need to once I get there. My only problem at the moment is my belly And With every pound lost it is getting smaller ~So 150 might just be that magic number after all. Regardless it has been my goal for a little over 15 months and I am so happy to be so close to reaching it!!!

HUGS TO ALL HAVE A SUPER SATURDAY!~Oh & ignore all my typing errors~I always spell something wrong or add a extra word or something crazy~LOL

Lori ~ I am so excited for you. You are so close to goal. I know you'll see the 150's soon.

Lori, this is such an exciting time for you! You'll be at 100 pounds lost in no time and then to goal right after that! I looked at your pictures and you look like a completely different person! You've done an amazing job.

Thanks so much mkyice & susieyarb~I appreciate it.

I am sitting here taking a break from making friendship bracelets ~LOL
I saw them in a catalog after I made one the other day & thought OMG there charging 12.50 for 3 bracelets! I can make them for pennies...Was making them for me~ Now all 3 of my kids have placed orders ~LOL~LUCKY ME!
I need more string!
YES I am bored! LOL
I am so excited that all the cool stuff I could not fit into when I was a kid is coming back into style! I get a second chance to wear the 80's styles!! I gotta get some leggings ~I can not wait to be done losing weight so I can shop for a permanant wardrobe. The friendship bracelets I can make with my eyes closed nearly & was so thrilled to see them back in style! I love them things~Even if they are for kids~I will make them work! LOL
Well ~off to post on the other threads I am into~SO THANKFUL IT WARMED UP Some TODAY! I can sit by the door!

Went ahead and did C25K Wk7-D2 today! WOOT! It was hard bc I started getting that darn side stitch, but got through for the most part...stopped once for 2min and then started again...TOM is officially here and I think I'm gonna use tomorrow for my OFF DAY...weight was a little up today, not sure if it's TOM or the lunch meat I had yesterday??? prob. a little of both

susie--WATP for Abs?!?!? Sounds awesome!!! I'll have to look for that one...it's the first program that I actually LOVE to do!!! haha

Lorra--mmmmm THIN MINTS!! They're my FAV!!! good luck staying away! lol I know I wouldn't have the willpower!

Jules---sorry you're so busy, but even if you can't post, you'll still remember you're in this challenge and the end result is all that matters...good luck w/de-stressing!

Lori---ooo, so close to 100! you're such an inspiration!

Fruit--congrats on the loss...AND finding that magic #...i'm still trying find mine

I was making one the other day, youngest daughter came in and saw it and wants me to teach her how to make them.

PS I love the 80's style clothes too!

Man sizing is confusing most of the time. I tried on a pair of size regular 18 jeans and they fit better than the 18w jeans I had on. I planned to go shopping today to see how a pair of regular 18 pants fit. I'm still going and will let everyone know.

Yes I'm still working out like a addict , eating on plan , expecting changes , so why am I afraid of trying on smaller sizes. I tried on everything in my closet and got rid of all the TOO BIG clothes and even most of the clothes that haven't fit in a long time, FIT . But at stores I panic when it comes to trying on new clothes. HELP!!!

A funny: It is very rare that I have a sugar craving but when I do I will eat weight watchers or skinny cow ice cream or animal crackers. I usually have something in my daily calorie count that's sweet like chocolate cheerios to keep those in check. Well yesterday my husband was trying on his "too little" clothes and they fit. When we were at the bank we passed by a ice cream shop and I suggested we share one. He said no you are trying to get me. We will not be eating any ice cream from there because we have no idea how many calories they have and could be all our calories for the day. I laughed and told him I appreciate him keeping me on task.

MY DATE DRESS IS TOO BIG IN THE UPPER BODY AREA. IT FITS AT THE BOTTOM...WHAT TO DO??? I can't sew

I had 1100 cal. yesterday, I stayed the same weight this morning. I did eat a little more than I'm used to. That's ok. I don't know if I will ever lose the 2lbs. I wanted to.

I didn't weigh myself today and I don't think I will tomorrow. I don't have time to work out today and I had a skim no whip mocha from starbucks. (guilt)..... and some BBQ shredded pork.(guilt #2)...I may not weigh myself for a few days. I feel so guilty. I know I shouldn't but i do. It's alright though 'cuz I will get back on the horse tomorrow!! I'm not going to eat the rest of day day just in case, or maybe just have a salad....ugh....

everybody else have a good day and stay OP!! this is my first day I havent....

Can I just say that the men who are skiing the 50km cross country race in Vancouver are either phenomenally fit or totally mental? Possibly both... 50km... crazy crazy stuff.

I just made my lunches for next week - I made chili. Well, sort of chili - turns out the chili seasoning wasn't very spicy so I threw a packet of taco seasoning in as well! Apart from the seasoning, it's "clean" - extra lean ground beef, kidney beans, onions, green peppers, carrots, mushrooms, zucchini, and diced tomatoes. So good, and it made five servings and I calculated it as just under 300 cals per serving. How do you guys figure out calories for a homemade meal? I usually add them all up and then however many servings I get out of it, divide the total by that. Not sure if that's the easiest way but it works for me!

I also went for a run today that I am certain my body will make me pay for tomorrow! I haven't run in a few weeks, but it was so gorgeous here and I didn't want to be inside, having just spent three hours with my horse, so I went for a slow, short run - but it felt SO good to just move! I can't wait til it gets light at 5:30am so I can go regularly again.

Lori and Krista - thanks for reminding me that it's about sticking with it and posting when I can! I do get motivation from reading how well everyone is doing - and Lori - you are THISCLOSE to your goal, that has to be ridiculously exciting!

KDM322~tom is always Out to get us LOL!~So hang on it will be gone before ya know it & you should get a big swoosh on the scale!


mkyice~hehehehehe~yeah kids love them too right now cause there back in style....I made my daughter some about 5 years ago when she was approx. 12 Years old and she wasn't that into them ~now she is making orders on colors & styles ~LOL & speaking of 80's style...I went to the store in my town where everthing is cheap & new & lots of cool items ~name brands ect...Not sure if u have heard me speak of it~anyways...got a fabulous Shirt that is totally 80's! And some leggings With l the designs in them In black.(like back from the 80's) there like cool tights but non footed~I always wanted some but never could afford them when I was young & acutally could not ever find any to fit me back then ~LOL! I also got a purse that went with the shirt...It rocks!(I hope anyways!)
My whole town I live in will proboly think I am over the top cause there all hillbillish but thats ok ~there always looking at me now Wierd cause I try to do the 80's stuff A little bit & dress up too~But this outfit should really get them talking~ I was gonna post a pic to show everyone~but I think I will save it for my 100 pounds lost pic!!!
I felt like a cool teen in it~But May look silly in it since I am 34 now~aint sure~But I love it regardless~! totally something I would have worn back in the days if I would have been smaller & Had the money to have bought it... & silly or not for my age I am gonna wear that outfit with pride! LOL~Geesh I am blabbing on & on~SORRY ~HEHEHE


jigglefree~So proud of ya~When things are getting to big maybe you can safety pin them in From the inside...If you aint good at sewing. If u lived close to me I would sew them for ya. I love to sew.

fruitlady~I am thinking maybe your calorie intake may be too low...This can prevent loss too I have heard & be unhealthy~I am just so worried maybe your not eating enough...Maybe check out www.freedieting.com and use there free calorie calculators there to see.

farn00a57~we have all had our days we have ate more than we should have...Thing is ~is not to ever ever ever ever ever GIVE UP~And just start fresh the following day!! U doing awesome! I am very proud of u!

julesp313~Yes I am sooooooooooooooooooo Excited to be soooooooooo close to goal!! I just have a little bit of a belly left and the rest of me is skinny~OMG~I AM MORE OR LESS SKINNY! 1st time ever in my life (unless I was as a child But I do not remember ever being!) & 11 pounds from being Normal weight & at goal! wooooooooooooohoooooooooooooo
~yep girl I am excited~LOL
Good job On going running!!


EVERYONE ELSE~~Hope all is going good for everyone~Hope the weekend was super for each & everyone of u! HUGS TO ALL!

Lori~ I love reading your posts! I can't wait to see the 80's inspired outfit. It sounds great. I miss the oversized sweaters with leggings and slouch socks. I wish I were stateside so I could go hunting for fashion bargins. I can go out and look, but even if I was at the lowest possible weight for my height, I wouldn't be able to find clothes that fit (I'm too tall for the clothes here). The Navy Exchange here carrys very little that fits my height. I am at the mercy of online shopping.
I saw that you like to sew. So do I. Mostly quilting and crafts although i dabble in making clothes. now I'm rambling! :~)

I am on plan and waiting to see what the scale has to say on Thurs.

mkyice~Believe me I wanted to post a pic of me in that outfit quickly but wanted something for my 100 pound day celebration(if that day ever arrives~LOL) ~I too love those oversized sweaters! Even those sweater dresses kicked butt! And the socks I loved too!!!!!!!! I actually had a neon green pair that I left when I was 13 at my grandpas in Alabama On vacation & he had to ship them too me In ohio cause I was throwing a fit. He said it would have been cheaper to just have bought me another pair of socks but I threw a fit Because I lucked out to find those...And he mailed them~LOL
As far as sewing...I use to sew sock Monkeys all the time. I actually use to sell them on ebay years ago...LOL I thought they was adorable. I also make pillows from time to time & would love to make a quilt someday~As far as clothes~thats a neat idea to do~I could design my own which would be fun.
I hope you do well on the internet. I wonder if the home shopping networks such as www.hsn.com www.qvc.com & www.shopnbc.com ship to japan.
I am sure they do. Maybe try them they sell alot of things with Long lengths & they actually do value pays~!where u can make payments too~No credit needed.
They have adorable stuff!
Also www.delias.com ( i think I spelled that right~so If it takes ya to a silly Webpage I apologize LOL) Anyways they sell stuff with up to a 37" length!!
Reasonable I think! About 35.00 for jeans but there name brands & ins style And the carry size 1's to size 21's I think. Truely cool in style clothes too.
~Were both rambling~but hey it's fun to from time to time~LOL