I've lost two more pounds this week, 7 so far on the challenge!!!

Hey Ya'll
I've been off all day too. I get to go back to work tomorrow. I should be more on point because I'm back on my regular scheduled program!!! Of course I don't have to go in until noon but I get out of the house. Actually we all get back to work and daycare.

So today I'm better on plan today. I got all my water in today.

Northern - You look great. Those pants are too big now huh?? NICE!! I was planning to go get a smaller pair but I didn't because I decided to wait until I get to my goal. They are so comfortable. On the M&Ms, I know how you feel...I was hoping this week would have been better but it has been what is has...now I'm ready for a big fninsh. LOL

Hey everyone! Glad to see everyones doing well even with all this snow. but being a New Englander it comes with the territory. I'm doing very well, lost 2 more lbs this week so total of 5lbs and my goal for Vday is 10 so halfway there! :carrot: Tomorrow is my scheduled monthly cheat day so i definatly won't feel guilty.

Checking in...
sorry I have been away, been busy but I am have getting back on track with the eating and been exercising X3 a week......

Excited school starts tuesday so I am pretty excited...

Northern That bootcamp workout sounds ridiculous haha! Sometimes the skimpy outfits the women wear are either really motivating or really depressing...some of the outfits in this kittycat dolls one were ludicrous. Sorry to hear about your M&Ms consumption, but it's ok! I know what you mean about bite size/miniature - my mum bought some Hershey's miniatures back from America in September...they are still good, and I know that from very recent experience (ie yesterday when I ate three..oops).

Hope everyone else is doing well!
I'm down to 67kg finally (my Christmas goal weight) which is 147.7 pounds. Heh...guess it's only a few weeks late right? I'm happy anyway, I feel good. Had a good calorie day yesterday and although I'm fairly low so far today, I know something is bound to happen for dinner tonight that will bump it up significantly haha...it's Friday night and eating out somewhere usually happens. I'm fine with that. I got in some good exercise this morning and I only have 20 minutes left at work so I'm HAPPY!!!
Only one thing I'm not happy about - my problem with my lady parts is back with a vengeance, so I guess I'm headed back to the gyno :/

So, I posted last week and had been MIA for quite a few months...one of my goals I set was to check 3FC daily...well, I have been doing this but have not been posting...I'm still struggling with my food choices, but the past 2 nights i've actually brought my dinner to work instead of eating out...that's a step in the right direction! AND, today, I joined Urban Active..it's a gym here in Nashville (there's a few other places but not too many) and I like it because you can pay month to month and it's only $14.95/month!!! AND today, the sign up fee was only $20 instead of the normal $99!! SOOO, guess what!?!?! I'm going to the gym tomorrow morning!! YAY! I haven't been to a gym since college...I lost my first 50-60lbs by only working out at home or on the treadmill here at work (which by the way, is no longer available!) I'm kinda nervous, but I HAVE TO GET MY BUTT IN GEAR!!! so i think i'm finally gettin back into the groove of things...now if i can only start logging my food intake again!!!! UUUGH!!! I WILL DO IT! I WILL DO IT!! I WILL DO IT!!! haha

well it looks like we're all just scootin right along on our V-day goals!! I plan on weighing in tomorrow at the gym and using their scale as a guide from now on...mine is packed away somewhere from the divorce move! so I haven't weighed myself since atleast September and I KNOW it's gonna be up there!! yet another reason i'm nervous!! HAHA but i gotta do it!

Keep up the good work everyone!! Reading your posts is getting me back into the groove of things!! you guys are my motivation!!!!

First week into the challenge and I was down .8 lbs. Kind of disappointing, since I thought I had a good week. My calories averaged about 1350/day, and I went to the gym 5 times. Even did a spin class and some running, which I hadn't done in a while. Hoping for 2 lbs. next week.

Happy Friday!!

So I usually avoid weighing during TOM, but I decided to sneak a peek today anyway. Up 1/2 lb to 193.1. Considering TOM, my mediocre week calorie-wise (not to mention my little M&M binge yesterday), I'm actually kind of pleasantly surprised...was expecting a couple lbs of bloat.

Looking forward to my first fully OP weekend in quite a while since I have no social obligations. I'm happy I've been able to minimize the damage since the holidays (plus girls' weekend last weekend) but I need to get this thing going in the right direction NOW!! Not sure if I can get all the way to 185 in a month, but I WILL get out of the 190's!!

K15, Weight4Me and Rainbow: Congrats on your losses! You guys are proof that we can ALL get going in the right direction! And Rainbow, yes, better late than never!! Hope your doc is able to figure out your female problems soon.

Jiggle: glad to hear things are getting back to normal down there!

KDM: congrats on joining the gym! Sounds like a good deal.

Everyone else: have a great weekend!

Nat: I know what you mean about being disappointed over a small loss when you've worked so hard...but at least you didn't gain like me, lol. Here's hoping for a big whoosh next week for both of us!!

Doing good so far this week! Went over calories by about 400 last night at dinner. But planned on it, so, all is good. Got in an hour and a half of exercise so hopefully all is well. When I plan a high caloric meal ~ always try to make sure that is a day that I get in a decent amount of exercise.

I have the gym tonight, and then lots of exercise planned for tomorrow. Sunday's are my no exercise, high caloric day. I still count on Sunday's, and make sure I only go over by about 400 - 500 calories.

amandalynn ~ I think you just need to figure out what works best for you. When to fit in exercise, etc. I find that planning out my snacks and lunch to take to work the day before, as well as my exercise plan for the next day REALLY keeps me on track. Usually my only unknown factor is "What's for dinner?" It's like my own personal game show! :) But I usually have a general idea.

Never calorie counting before is a switch to adjusting to doing it, so if that is really what you want, then just take your time and ease your way into it! As for the exercise, we will work on trying to figure out when you can squeeze it in. It's all about planning!

I'm at work today and I'm eating within my calories. It feels so good to back on task. I don't want any junk food...what do you think about that?

I'm planning to weigh in on tomorrow morning to see how much I've lost. :D:D

Come on everyone let's have a WONDERFUL WEEKEND!! I should be able to post a good loss next week because I will be able to do what I need to do.

123.4 this morning.... Maybe I can get below 122 next week?!

Here's hopin.'

Trying to think of something to do tomorrow night with a friend that will not involve horrible food/drinking. Hmm....

Welcome back KDM322!

Hi Chicks- Sounds like everyone is doing great!

I'm finally over the flu, stomach is better too. There will be nothing stopping me from eating junk, not good. Last night ate a couple cookies, today had peanut butter, went over my calories both days. Already gained 2 lbs! Ok, back on plan immediately!

Good morning! Had a good time at the pool friday. The scale s at the gym said I weighat 250 but I dont trust them..so we will see monday night at TOPS weigh in. My eyes is getting heavy. I sleep a couple of hrs then bk up go thru the night this way. Im still in pain from my fall on the 13thf of dec.
Had hubby put some muscle rub on my back and i couldnt stand it so had to get in shower and wash it off. Never experiance that in my hole life. Have a good day going to lay bk. down>

Had a totally off-plan meal last night that I kind of half-planned. Thinking maybe one high-calorie meal a week might help. Anyway, it was very delicious(pizza with ricotta, tomato, and pesto, followed by ice cream). Not getting on the scale this morning since I'm sure there's bloat.

Planning on a low-calorie day - 1200 or slightly less. Have running around to do, so I'll get to the gym for some cardio and lower-body work late this afternoon.

bigmama, hope your back feels better soon!

fruit, glad you're feeling better. take it easy getting back into it.

fpsj, you're doing great!

jiggle, looking forward to seeing your weigh-in!

megems, love the way you plan it all out - looking great!

northern, since your gain was less than expected, you should have a great loss next week once the bloat is gone.