Well, I'm down about .6 pounds from Friday. Let's hope this means I can get the last two challenge pounds down!


Started off well...woke up early and went right into my routine. I'm now munching on my Kashi cereal with coffee and water.

I have a staff meeting later this morning...and it's my manager's birthday. One woman is bringing in muffins and another one bagel twists from Dunkin' Donuts. How can I resist?! I looked up the calories for the bagel twists, thinking I would just have one as my mid-morning snack, but they're 400 calories!! That's a little less than 2 meals worth right there! So, I'll just have to decline. Or politely except and take it home to give to someone else, haha.

Another negative thing... I'll be working at a house that isn't terribly active tonight. And it will be hot. I'm also not used to working at this house and don't know the routine very well. And they don't eat as healthily as the house I normally work at.

Oookay, I can make it through though! Maybe I'll pick up some salad for myself before I head into work tonight.

Glad to hear everyone is doing well- keep pushing!!

Jiggle- How's the little one?

KDM you are looking great girl!

Lori - I can't believe I missed pics. I think you look great where you are now. It wouldn't be bad to just maintain and give yourself a break if you wanted. Maybe take it 5lbs at a time and see where you are satisfied if you want to.

welcome to the challenge new people!

I got the job! I got the job! WOOOOHOOOO!!!!

grats Shan!

My baby girl is doing better today so far. I feeling good today. I was on plan yesterday. I will be waiting on the baby to take her nap to do my workout because she sticks to me like glue. Just had breakfast.
Shan - :congrat:Glad you got the job. What age will you be teaching?
Corinne - She's doing better today, thanks for asking...I think it's more being needy than not feeling well today. How did you fare with the doughnuts? I can tell you it's a great feeling to say no. My director was bring cookies everyday for about two weeks. I was upset the first day but I moved past it and it was no problem.
KDM - OOOO You look so good. I like to see you all post the where I am now pictures. It makes me more motivated to get to my goal.
Sugar - You are doing big things. Pulling up carpet and laying tile. Go head girl. How long is he going to be home? I'm praying for his safe return.
Susie - She has her molars. The dr said it's a stomach virus. Yesterday she only ate a banana and a couple crackers. So today we are introducing foods slowly to make sure her tummy can handle it. So far so good.

Okay I have a couple NSVs. Maybe they all equal one...anywho. I can see my collar bone peeking through when I'm getting dressed. I was putting on my lotion yesterday and could feel my ribs. And there are really hip bones under there. No really, I can feel them when I lay on my side. Yep...there are bones under there...can't wait to SEE them all. Talk about motivation!!!

Hope everyone is having a good day so far!! I'm feeling great and motivated to stay OP the entire rest of the challenge!! I'm going to try and get as close to goal as I can. I don't think I'm going to make it. I have 6 pounds left and only 6 days. that would be a MIRACLE if I made it! I need to get back on track with my 30DS. I have to be honest, I haven't done it since last Thursday!!!! eek!!!!! I have done other cardio, but my goal to make it every day for 30 days is shot. I guess I can always just start over today.

jdon: great to hear that the party went well!!! :) I'm sure you will be engaged in no time, how exciting!!!! You gotta post pics of the ring too!!!!! :) So happy for you! it's alright to have fat days every once in a while especially when it's around a time of celebration! I always remind myself that eating healthy and working out is a lifestyle change, NOT A DIET, that i'm on so if I feel like treating myself one day, there is nothing wrong with that! :)

KDM: I'm with ya on that we gotta kick butt, only 6 days left!!!! These challenge fly by soo fast! I've had days too where i've only been around 900-1000 calories at the end of dinner and am simply full so I just drink water. I agree I don't think it hurts, I mean as long as we're not doing it everyday. I wouldn't be able to, haha i'd be sooo hungry! and you look PHENOMENAL in your pic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

susie: congrats on that NSV girl, that's amazing!!!!!!!!!! I've kept some of my clothes that I used to fit in and will be checking on them soon, to see if they are close to fitting or not. isn't that exciting?! It's almost more exciting than buying new clothes, almost! haha. what you said about starting when your young is exactly what my mom tells me. my mom has never had a weight issue, but her siblings have and she's like you don't want to struggle like they did losing weight, it's harder when you get older. one of the reasons why i started now!

jiggle: good to hear that your girl is doing better!! how exciting about your NSV's, i'm jealous!! haha i will be there soon, hopefully! hearing about your NSV's gets me motivated, so thanks!!! :)

sugarox: congrats on that pound, you are working it!!!! how exciting that the hubby is going to be home too!!! :)

lori: you look amazing, as always!!!!! :) Like sugarrox said, just go until you are comfortable and happy. as long as you are healthy and happy that's all that matters.

shan: congrats on getting that job!!!!! that's so awesome!!!


nicole: welcome, 2 pounds is totally achievable!!!

addicted: welcome, if you kick butt this last week you can do it!!! I've got a similar goal, 6 pounds, mine might be a stretch. but we'll give it our best!!

mykice: ouch i hate getting burnt!! i get burnt like crazy even being outside for 20 minutes!!! i feel your pain! haha

corinne: congrats on the loss!!!!!!! you're definitely going to make your goal!



I'm not sure if i got everybody, I tried my best!! I missed so many posts over the last couple days it's hard to keep up!! well we only have 6 days left ladies, lets kick some major butt!!!! work out and stay OP everyday, do the best we can to make those goals, or pass them, wherever we may be!!!!!

shan--CONGRATS GIRL!! THAT'S AWESOME!! How was the gym??

mkyice--good job on the extra WO! Hope the sunburn doesn't hurt too badly! I too get burnt super easily...I've been tanning for this month in preparation for our beach trip in June...if I don't, I'll get burnt wearing 50SPF! haha even with pre-tanning, i'll still wear 50SPF and reapply every 4-5hrs AND still be red at the end of the day! hahaha Just not crispy to where I can't go outside the next day! LoL

corinne--GOOD LUCK with the last 2lbs!! And hope you did well saying NO to those temptations! It's always really hard for me to say no...I usually give in and just count the calories...then reduce somewhere else...or just go over my daily limit that one day! LoL HOW DID YOU DO??

Shylah--Thanks girl!!!

Jiggle--THANKS! Glad to see the little one is doing better! and I know just how excited you are for those NSV...I was the same way! haha I used to just look in the mirror and stare at the collar bones...and heck, nowadays, I catch myself just sitting and feeling them! lol and my hip bones...it's so weird seeing them when you're laying down!! sometimes I even get pain when I lay on them too long! lol I guess there's just not enough cushioning anymore! ahaha OH WELL!

Ashley--It's all good if you don't meet your goal...there's always the next challenge!!! :) 6lbs in 6days might be possible if you kick butt exercising AND keep your cals in check!! GOOD LUCK!!! And thanks for the compliment! Also, you're right, you can just restart your 30DS challenge today!

As for me, I've entered a new decade!!!! 169.6 BUUUUUT, I'm not gonna change my ticker until it's there tomorrow also! :) It might be just because my cals were sooo low yesterday, so today I'm gonna aim closer to my limit & see what it says tomorrow :D But, it's about time for a whoosh and TOM is in the process of leaving SOOOO hopefully it sticks!!!

Oh, I almost forgot, I guess I also have a sort-of NSV...it's a weird one, but it's a FIRST for me! So, I've talked before how "cheap" I am and will always buy clearance/off brand when possible...well, we're going to the beach w/DH's family in June...will be gone a total of 9 days...and we've talked about only packing a carry-on so we don't have to pay the "Checked Baggage Fee" (yes, it's only $23 at United and SW is free, but still, it's $23! LOL) SOOO, last night I did a "practice-run" (I'M A DORK, I KNOW!) and guess what!?!?! I FIT EVERYTHING FOR 9 DAYS INTO MY ROLLING CARRY-ON SUITCASE!!! This included 3 capris, 5 shorts, 9-10 tops (a girl's gotta have choices! LOL),2 bathing suits, 2 b. suit cover-up dresses, AND 3prs of sandals!!! The only thing I didn't gather was the bathroom supplies, but I'll only have to take my makeup, toothbrush, hairbrush, etc. because the MIL is going to get the liquids (shampoo/cond/lotion/sunblock) so we don't have to worry about the airport check point crap! SO YAY!! I'm contributing some of this success to my smaller size clothing! Sz. 12 compared to 18 and Sz. L compared to XL & XXL....WOOOOOHOOOOO!!!!! DH couldn't believe it either! He was very impressed! LoL

Sorry for the novel...sometimes I just start rambling! haha Hope you all have a great OP Tuesday...I'm off to do 30DS!

Hey everyone!!

I'm feeling so good got my workout in and it was great. My daughter had a little set back but that was my fault. I introduced juice too soon. I'm going to go to work tomorrow and tell the daycare to call me if they need me to come pick her up. I think she should be okay. She did well at dinner eating her rice, crackers and gatorade. But this has been my day.

KDM - Great packing!! I think that your smaller size helps a lot you can fold them into smaller items.
Farn - Do what you can do. No matter how close you are to your goal you are at least moving in the right direction.

So we are a week away and we are still doing the thing. So lets push past any obstacles that arise and end strong!!

Hello Ladies!!!

Im doing good calorie wise. I did have a little "aha" moment today though. I DONT have a sweet tooth at all but I bought a couple of those little skinny cow icecream cartons, they only have 150 cals. I hadnt eaten one, and today when I was ready for a snack I decided I would try one. It was too sweet and not what I wanted at all but I ate it anyways. THEN, since it didnt satisfy my snack craving, I had a 100 calorie bag of popcorn. I should have just had the popcorn to begin with. Both items fit into my calorie budget so Im ok, but I really need to listen to what my body wants and not just eat it because its low in cals.

KDM DH has been gone 7 months. He's in the airforce, so his deployments arent as long as other military branches. This was our 1st deployment though, and our first time apart so it feels like he's been gone for centuries lol. You look GREAT in your dress, its very cute, and I dont think the shoes look that bad.

Shan Congrats on the job!!!!

Jiggle DH should be home for good, or until his next deployment. We're hoping that wont happen anytime soon or at all lol. He's been in 4 years and this is the 1st time theyve sent him anywhere so we're hoping he will be home for quite awhile. He has 2 weeks R&R and he requested 2 weeks leave so he will be home for a whole month before he has to go back to work. It should be fun :) Congrats on the NSV!!! I remember the 1st time I saw my collar bones AND the 1st time I was able to move my belt one whole smaller. I hope your little one has a good day at daycare tomorrow :)

Jiggle - collar bones? what are those?! lol I haven't ever seen mine.

Sugar - I'm so happy your DH will be home soon. How exciting!

I just got done doing 30DS. I felt guilty I didn't get my treadmill in this morning, so I was going to do that. DH decided to hook up our spare DVD player so I could select my work out, so I decided to try 30 DS. My shoulder did really well! The only part I had a hard time with was the crunches, I couldn't make my arm bend to the ground that way.

Oh, and I hate that when I jump my belly fat flaps. :( Must wear tighter undies tomorrow.

Sugar ~ I know you will be glad to have your husband home. Mine is in the Navy and while none of his deployments at this command are long, there are a lot of them, so he is gone more often than not. Enjoy the leave time!

Shan~ congrats on the job!

It sounds like everyone is doing well today. I can't believe this challenge is almost over. I can't remember exactly what my goal was. I know about where I set it, but I'll have to go back and check to be sure.

Thanks for the well wishes on my sunburn. It is bad, but it is only in a few little spots, the little area of skin from my neck to where the neckline of my t-shirt started and then my left arm between the bottom of my sleeve and my elbow and my nose and cheeks. I didn't think I was going to be outside for as long as I was or I would have put sunblock on because I burn fairly easily. I just hope it is all gone before the weekend. My husband will be home again and I don't want to be stuck hiding out from the sun!

Sorry I aint been on much ~with Doctors appointments& I am new to facebook and an addict.LOL ~I just skippped out for ahwile hope that was ok & hope y'all didn't miss me too much~LOL JUST KIDDING!

Just wanted to say a quick thank to everyone ~ I am gonna take everyones advice 5 pounds at a time til I am where i wanna be.SO THANKS EVERYONE BUNCHES ~*HUGS*!


HAD TO COMMENT YOU .......


KDM ~U look so dang good in a 12 !OMG U look smaller than even a 12 to me!( & u know how bad I am about fashion~the shoes looks great too~SO I wouldn't worry bout that! U look totally Perfect! Your dressed beautifully)
U also make me proud to have got my hair cut Cause it is similair to yours and it looks fabulous on u!~YOUR JUST ADORABLE!

off to myspace then facebook ~then bed.........TTYL!

Thanks Sugar & Lori!!! It means alot to get advice from other females who've struggled with their weight also!! Thanks again!!!

day #2 of 30 DS done this morning. Man I sweat a TON !

I wore some supporting undies today, my tummy still jiggles a bit, but I don't hear it flap anymore :p