W.O.W. Labour Day Challenge Week Five Thread!!!!
 

Wow...I can't believe it's already been a month in the challenge. We've all had our ups and downs so far but I think it's cause for celebration that we've all still kept with it, because that's what really matters most. :carrot:

Go us!

Anyways I thought I'd start the thread for the week seeing that I'm up early stressing over my test today. Eek. Can't wait to finish up this class this week. Thanks to clyyk and aud for the encouraging words as I try making it through my first plateau. I'm trying so hard not to let it discourage me. I just told myself now I need to work even harder this week.

Anyways, time for some weed.

W- 10 glasses of water
E- Slim Fast Optima diet
E- 30-40 minutes of full court basketball (last week of summer bball :( )
D- Losing weight isn't easy. At times it can be hard. But it will all be worth it in the end.

omg, i'm so tired....i'll post more later today! hi hi to everyone!

So confused!
 

glitterlicious You'll find this as confusing as I do I suppose, glitterlicious, because I have been off plan eating-wise for a number of meals this week, yet I am down 2 more pounds today and my measurements are down too, putting me at 35% body fat, down from 40% last week!!! :goodscale Even with last night's cake still making my belly feel heavy!!! I guess we should stop trying to figure out how the body is making it's decisions inside of us and like the stock market, look at the long-range progress and notice the improvement overtime as long as we stick with the original program as much as possible. Yes, there will be fluctuations in the results, but change for the better comes. As to your decision to "try harder this week", honestly I don't think you need that mindset. You are doing wonderfully! Just keep doing what you are doing for yourself. The results will show up on the scale soon enough.

W - 6
E - OP Except for the ice cream and glass of wine
E - Week 3/Day 2 of c25k and some yoga. There was a heat alert, so I lifted weights indoors instead today.
D - Yeah! I get my celebratory Chai Latte today!! I'm so tickled!

Good Morning Week 5 WEED'ers!:carrot:

I'm feeling tired too, holyt. Not sure what from - DID get the "stuff" back in the garage clykkie! DH has been working on "organizing" the garage for oh . . . I'd say YEARS now. Finally told him to Clean Sweep it - and we just emptied that puppy right on out into the back yard! (So it promptly rained!:mad:) Anyhoo . . . it's just beautiful now - tools in the tool area - camping stuff compacted - garden stuff organized and Holiday stuff back up in the rafters . . . could even park a VEHICLE in there!:dizzy: Wasn't it George Carlin that had the routine about STUFF? IA about the scale! Can be so infuriating glitter. Glad you're riiiiiding the storm out - as we sang with REO in the 70's!:dizzy:
Didja see Homeboy - Roger Wehrli - NMichelle? Just *heart* him . . . so humble and still CUTE! I am soooo ready for some FOOTBALL! Beloved RAMS need to kick it up a few notches this year - have no night games really on the schedule due to their mediocrity - turning that ALL AROUND this season!:carrot: Confession: Leonard Little is my Daddy!;)

okokok . . . back to healthhealthhealth . . . thinking of all those Frosty Bud Lights and crisp autumn weather here in the swelter reminds me that I need to kick it up SEVERAL notches - shift time has moved up an hour so will be out of whack til I get used to.

ttal!:hug:

W: even gal

E: OP

E: Circuit and Planned Walk

D: Stop the struggle to make time for Planned Exercise - goal is to make it a mandatory routine part of the day!

Hi gals, quick post, I'm SUPPOSED to be at the gym. ha ha. Feeling sluggish today, had a CRAZY nightmare all day, woke up feeling like I didn't sleep at all! Weird, I almost NEVER have bad dreams.

I am posting a LOSS!! Even if it is only a pound! 235! I swear, the digital scale flashed 234 then stuck on 235 so it's only fair I take that. But it'll just feel that much better next week when I post...hmmm....232 will be my weekly goal. Can you stand it? Long term goal, short term goal and now weekly goals....but this week, STRICT on plan! Last week, even with the poker game, even with HOF week, I considered myself reasonable, maybe lax on the exercise (I'm getting half-a$$ed on the cardio, so BORING!). This weeks work schedule-not too bad, last night + Wed, Thurs nights. Gives me a 3 day weekend....tomorrow, kid free day, they both have field trips at the daycare and begged to go and I have a denist appt and an appt for a Depo shot so I have those errands to run. Then I can really bust it at the gym.

So my dad brought me a BIG bag of fresh tomatoes, the girls from work brought HUMONGOUS zucchinis in and DH brought from guy at work a REALLY BIG zucchini and a GARGANTUAN summer squash. So I'm LOVING it of course, but really, what do you guys DO with all these veggies!?

Oh and Aud, don't feel too bad about your Rams, at least you're not a Browns fan, like I am ! This year is our year for weight loss and OUR YEAR for football too! BTW, I have no idea who Roger Wehrli or Leonard Little are, LOL I assume the first one was at the HOF, I cannot remember if I saw him or not. LOL I'm losing it.

Crap I need to get to the gym, but I do want to talk to you miss GLITTER about this little plateau of yours, I'm not worried, and you shouldn't be either! Have the rest of you seen our gorgeous glit in the mini goals photo album???!? Get there NOW :drill: You are amazing woman! I never realized how TALL you are! You are looking da BOMB! Just keep on doin what you're doin, it'll catch up to ya. xooxoxxxoo

Oh finished HP #3 last night, off to library to pick up FOUR today! I am so LOVING these BOOKS! xoxoxox Michelle

Hey everyone! So tomorrow is WI and I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I start August off right.

i did the stairstepper at work, i'm gonna go make attempts to start the c25k program.....

hi GUYS just a quick word, my crazy week is upon me and it has been awful (but I have learned so much and proved to myself that I CAN do my job by myself).

Michelle, I have read all the HP books, and I love them. I plan on spending tomorrow re-reading the last book, I was so excited to reach the end that I am afraid I may have missed a few details (although I did savor every word knowing it was the last).

I am still at 160, but dang it the last 4 days I have walked 15 miles per day (while at work) and eaten maybe 1000 calories each day (mostly because I only got 1 break per day since we were running 3 people short and my damn supervisor refused to call anyone in. TO THE UNION WE GO!!! I am going to get paid for missing my breaks!

I have been getting in most of my Water, keeping calories around 1200-1500 (on normal days) but I have to get my butt to the gym on my off days. I SWEAR I WILL DO IT!!!) Mostly my daily goals include staying awake for the drive home and cleaning house, which I am afraid to say has been neglected.

Happy healthy one everyone.

okok so Monday is my w/i . . . but I've been w/i on Fridays too to see how I do thru the week and then again over the weekend, right? I decided that if I gain or lose I will Post and guess what? I lost both Fri AND Mon w/i - so I'm claiming it!:carrot: 6 more lbs to labor day (TX UNION- GO jcat!:hug:) goal - thinking if I could EVER get to the gym and/or planned walk, I could knock out 4 more pretty easily . . . tonight was a nightmare night so no hope of the above but hoping today/tonight will be a different story.

Have a Great Tuesday Morning All - I'm off to beddie-bye!:)

Mornin ladies, I'm up at the crack of dawn today.:coffee: But my goal is to get this place CLEAN and not stay on this computer. We'll see.

Aud the Bod---You passed me up! We are just neck in neck in this race! I know, I know, I shouldn't compare or "compete" but I just know you and I will keep each other on our toes. Why is it whenever I crack open an ice cold BL I think of you? Sometimes it's a picture I have of you toasting with me and sometimes you're frowning at me and --->:nono:

I had the BEST dream last night, that DH and I were going to the prom (as adults, no less) but I looked so HOT in this little RED dress and really HIGH heels. *sigh* In the dream, somehow Spanx made me a size 4 even though I was technically at current weight. LOL It was a happy dream tho.

Jen, glad you still pop in here now and then. I don't know how you do it, such long hours, no breaks. I hope you DO go to the union, that's what you pay your dues for! I hope you aren't sorry you took this job. I'm sure the $$$ is worth it. I hear ya about your house though, I just came off 3 in a row and will spend the NEXT three just catching up the house/laundry/etc.

HT sounds like you kicked that cold. Let us know how C25k goes.

Honestly, I'm afraid I'll say something dirty if I refer to Clykk and Glit at the same time :o (not exactly PG rated this morning, eh?)

Shari, I can't wait to hear how WI went this morning! Remind me, what's the piggy bank for ?

Let's see, who is MIA? Libchick? Freequegirl? Paula? Musictchr? How was that camping trip? Well I'm sure to upset someone if I forgot them!

W- TONS
E- TONS
E-not tons and completely OP
D-TONS of housework. Get to the gym. Get the errands done (depo shot and dentist appt today)

xoxoxooxo Michelle

Checkin' In
 

aud WTG!!!!:bravo: You didn't say how much you lost. I forgot how much you were before.

NurseMichelle I never saw that before about my name and Glitterlicious. Very funny!!!:o

jcatron243 Don't worry, your body will drop that weight soon enough. It's probably in survival mode now with the extra exercise and the low calories you are offering it. Get more food in, girl!

Holyteror Did you do it? c25k that is!

JasonsLea So, what are the results of w/i? :goodluck:

W - 4?
E - Week 3/Day 2 c25k
E - OP
D - Stop cheating! Think of the long term gratification when you stick to a healthy diet. Do something else instead of eat! Cound from 100 backwards to 1.

I DID IT! I did my first c25k workout last night. i was tired for sure but i made it thru w/o real problems other than i sweat and was just gross LOL.....but i did ok :)
weed, the usual:
w 100 oz
e: workout at lunch
e: on plan
d: get an ab workout in :)

clyk, thanks for the encouraging words, but Ive been at 160 for quite a while now (up and down since about may) I just need to get in workouts when I am not at work. The good news is my body is reacting to the miles of walking everyday I work I have dropped a pant size and I think I may actually go buy an even lower size! We will see at the end of the month.

Michelle I am not sorry I took the job, I love it! we are just running really short handed this week, okay its been like that for more than a week, but we were having some difficulty with our machines which meant more time babysitting than anything.

Congrats to those who lost!!! I gotta get to cleaning!

Tx for the good giggles as I sip my coffee nmichelle!:D

There ARE a few WEED'ers MIA, aren't there? Don't they know that under Section 3XVIII Article 6 of the WEEDER Code: Members MUST Post - regardless of how hectic life is?:?::dizzy:

I'm thinking when I'm around 160 or 150lbs, I'll check out the Ck25 program - tried to jog a bit last nite and almost knocked myself out!:o;) It's a nice dream to think of actual running . . .

Yes, in my evil plan to quietly VANQUISH nmichelle, clykkie . . . (just gotta say that's a REAL TONGUE TWISTER! ROTF!:D:D) . . . I lost 2 lbs M-F and 2 more over the weekend!:carrot:

Sorry to be gone so long. I really don't even have a good excuse except grandson's been hogging his computer!!

I just got a call from the home my dad is in. They want to do a cookie swallow testing. Please say a little prayer that he passes it!!! He was in good spirits today when I visited.

I will be leaving for a Red Hat dinner in an hour. We are going to Ruby Tuesday's. I already looked at the menu on-line so I think I'm getting the grilled chicken.

Oh yeah, I forgot I lost a pound this week. Could the Jazzercise be working already? I joined officially on Monday. It's fun, but, boy do you ever sweat!!!

Carolyn- :goodscale: WOOHOO on 2 pounds.

Michelle- :goodscale: Hey a pound is a pound!!! Take it a run!!
How is your dad doing? I see he's bring your tomatoes. Mine still aren't ripen.. 2 are getting a little pink so maybe soon they will be ready to pick.

Jeni- Sounds like you are not eating enough. Of course if you aren't taking breaks I know it's hard to get the meals and snacks in. Take it easy. I think they are taking advantage of you. I keep telling my daughter the bank is doing the same thing to her. They are low on staff and refuse to hire anyone else and there is many days they don't get to take breaks or even lunch. Bad thing is they don't have a union to complain to.

Aud- :goodscale: WOOHOO another loser!! Keep it up girl!!

Hi it's me. Dinner's cooking but go over to General Chatter and read my post about "Rant about a Protest" and see what I faced today. I was going to just post it here to discuss it, but I really wanted to get it out.

Didn't get to the gym, but am eating on plan and house is SUPER clean.

xoxooo Michelle

Haven't had much time to post in recent days...I'm just trying to study hard and get through this class. My final test is on Thursday. Eek!

At least I've been keeping up with my healthy eating and workout scedule. It's actually a much better stress reliever than eating ever was, looking back at things.

I'm up to week 8 of the c25k program...28 minutes, no walking. Holy ****. It's insane. I would have laughed at anyone who told me I could do that 8 weeks ago. Now it's totally do-able. And...I have a 5K to run on Saturday. I'm just aiming to finish, but it would be nice to do it in 28-30 minutes.

It's funny how things often look their worst right before they start getting better. Thats exactly what happened with me. I was kinda of down and frustrated with my 1.5 pound gain last week...I just felt fat and disgusting, even though I knew the gain really wasnt such a big deal, since many factors could have effected my weight that morning. It just kind of hurt my mindset.

Well anyways, on Monday in our last game of summer basketball, I probably played my best game ever. I just felt so strong and in shape, and it showed. I felt so good afterwards and everyone was complimenting me afterwards...and at halftime a friend that I haven't seen me in a while ran up to me and was like...wow! you lost weight. Definetly lifting my spirits sky-high.

Then today my coach (who was at the game) sent out an email to the team early today, and it said "i was impressed with one player in particular no names but i hope her healthy lifestyle continues i am very proud of her committment." which I know was directed towards me. It made me feel even more encouraged.

And then there's you guys...who never have stopped encouraging me. Its awesome, seriously.

I feel like I have a team of supporters with me, and its a great feeling.

Of course I am losing the weight, but I feel like everyone supporting me also has a part in my success. I really could not be doing this all by myself.

Needless to say, I have went from lower than low to sky high. So to those going through hard and trying times, stick with it. Let others pick you up and you could find yourself in a place higher than you ever thought imaginable. :)

Ok, the day is almost done but here is my WEED:

W- 10 glasses (I was thirsty)
E- Slim Fast optima diet
E- 30 min cardio (workout 1 of week 8 of c25k), 15 min walk, resistance workout, ab workout.
D- I can do this. I am doing this! :)

I'm Baaaack!
 

Hi WEEDers! Sorry no personals - I have to take more time to go through your latest posts so I can get them all straight. From skimming through them quickly, it seems I've missed a ton of stuff.

I just got back from the big camping excursion and couldn't face the laundry, so I'm checking in with you instead. I came back to central air that's humming, but not cooling (I'm just praying it's not the furnace - I'll have to check it in the daylight) and a dead hydranga plant (I'm praying a little water will help). I figure if that's the worst, I'm in good shape.

Speaking of good shape --- I had a fantastic time camping! My b-in-law is a volunteer firefighter and plays on the dept. softball team. The trip was to a firefighters' tournament. His whole team travels about 3 hours away and camps for the weekend while the tourny is being played. What a hoot! If any of you have spent any time with firemen, you know that they work AND play hard. Discovered Polish horseshoes - even the least fit of us can play. The roads and trails were really stony, so walking was too hard without twisting an ankle. I relied on the horseshoes and pool for my activity until yesterday, when we changed campgrounds. The new place had great walkways, so I got 3 good walks in.

Now here's the really good part - I was able to pretty much stay OP. I, of course, strayed from time to time, but I couldn't resist getting on the scale just now. I weigh the same as when I left, but I usually weigh in the AM, when I'm a little lighter. Soo - I'm looking forward to stepping on the scale tomorrow. Maybe I'll have a loss to report.

Can't wait to catch up!

my lunchtime workout turned into the ab workout and a few pushups using the stability ball. we had technical difficulties with the dvd player at work LOL. i ate on track pretty much.....i still have the nibbles but i might be able to find something useful to snack on.

i am worn out though, i might head to bed in about half an hour...

im not doing to well ladies im eating bad only working out a few days a week, im not doing well emotionally. still having a hard time with everything, kinda stressed. . . but im still around

freegee i'm glad you're still here. Sometimes i find that if i'm super stressed out, i get a workout in, and it seems to help a little. today will be my day for another c25k workout and i don't know what we'll be doing at lunch.

W- 8-10 glasses
E- Slim Fast optima diet
E- resistance workout, ab workout
D- Every day all that I can do is to take a step forward.

Ditto on the support glitter!:hug: And a Big :hug: going out to freakqG! It'll get better girl, it always does. I recommend . . . yes here it comes: A Bubbly Tubbly Bath in Avon's "Creamy Frosting" (but really is CAKE BATTER) Time in the Tub Soak for all stress!!!:dizzy: OMGosh I love that stuff - so, of course, it hasn't been in a catalogue SINCE!:mad:
Must find out what Polish Horseshoes are musicT. Glad you had FUN!:)

WHERE are ya clykk?:?::(

Gotta go find nmichelle's "rant" . . . but realize I haven't been getting my WEED on . . .

W: Get More - It's H-O-T as H-E-L-* HERE!

E: Missing the Weight Room so far this week:( - get there tonight!

E: Staying OP! Bring it ON Dancing C: :carrot:

D: MORE h2o and Upper Body Circuits!

Oh my gosh!!!! I just realized that I'm 20% to my big goal!!!!!

:carrot::broc::carrot::broc::carrot::broc::carrot: :broc::carrot::broc::carrot::broc::carrot::broc:

Down 2.2 this week!

Camping plans thwarted!
 

A belated check in today. What a day!!!!!!! My DH and DS and I were planning on camping today through to Friday, but alas it was not meant to be. I did an hour of packing the car last night and this morning I was a couple hours into getting the food packed and the cooking hardware together, when my DH called me into his office to say that he was not feeling well enough to go! I was so bummed! So was he. I considered going on my own with my DS, but it just felt altogether too stressful. So, I had a meltdown of the crying kind and 2 hours later, I felt some peace. I think the hardest part was disappointing my DS by telling him I just couldn't go on my own without Daddy. That's a bit hard for him to understand because I have been taking him camping for 4 years on my own. But last summer, I had such a bad experience due to every little thing going wrong like TOM visiting, humidity around 40 Celcius, pouring rain for 24 hours up to and during packing up time. I WAS A BASKET CASE and I was all alone with my 8 year old. Poor guy, I was so angry and frustrated. Not his fault, but I had no adult for him to go to while I cursed the skies and cried in frustration. I kept telling him it wasn't his fault, but that does neither one of us much good if I can't calm down. I just can't bear the possibility of that happening again.

So, when my DH decided he would like to try camping again after years of staying away from it, I was excited about having another adult around to share up the workload. Anyways, I just couldn't face going alone. I was so far from packed and it was already noon. There was a 40% chance of rain tomorrow. It was humid. My DS was asking if another kid could come along now that there would be room in the car without Dad. All I could imagine was the possibility that the two boys would disagree on something which they do at times and I couldn't stand the idea of having to put up with it. I knew I wasn't in the right frame of mind to take the risk.

Sigh! How did I do today? Hard to remember!

W - 4
E - I had plans to let the set-up of camp and playing ball with my DS to be my exercise today. Instead, I got an emotional exercise today. Man, is that exhausting!
E - OP, except for the ice cream I just had to have after such an emotional day.
D - Try, try again.

JasonsLea, musictchr - Congrats on the weight reduction!!!!!!!!!!!

aud - My Mom is an Avon distributor. I ordered some of that BB from her today. I hope she finds it in her catalogue! I remember you saying you can't find it in the catalogue anymore.

glitterlicious Wow! What a great story!! I remember something like that happening to me when I was your age and in college. I dropped 10 pounds and the music director held me up as an example of someone taking good care of my health. It was so nice to be recognised for something that I was working so hard on.

Speaking of being recognised! I had a fella whistle at me tonight. I was shocked! It has been 15 years since that has happened, I swear! Put a smile on my face! He leaned out his window and asked if I was single. I blushed and said "No." But, hey, talk about making my night!

Holyteror Way to go on starting the c25k program! Who doesn't sweat like a pig, I would like to know?!

freeqeegrl Good to see you are still around! I guess you don't feel comfortable talking about what is stressing you out emotionally, eh? It might help.

alright! another day of c25k.....i'm worried though, i don't think i'm makin it to the 5k...then i realized how much i'll be jogging at the end ROFLMAO

brain's all brokey, i did 2700+ steps on the stairstepper/elliptical thing today, it was 21 minutes and 210 burned calories!!!!! i'm hungry now though, gonna get a shower, dinner, and fold some laundry :)

Hello Everyone!

I hope you all don't mind that I join your thread. I started one, but it's only myself and another gal that post mostly. It was getting a little bit lonely b/c I was mostly posting to myself. ;) I have two challenges that I'm working on. 1.) To lose weight in 10# increments, six week challenge. 2.) At least 30 min. of daily exercise. (A challenge to have every day!) I've lost my first 10# and am now working on my next 10#. (With a total of 50-60# to lose) I've lost a lot of weight before. I just need to figure out how to keep it off once and for all! Well, I've gotta run right now. Good Luck to you all on your weight loss journey. Take Care!

W- 8-10 glasses
E- Slim Fast optima diet
E- week #8, workout 2 of c25k, ab workout
D- I can't wait until the 5k on saturday!!!

I'll really want to write personals right now but i have to do it later because I have a HUGE test in a little over an hour that I need to review for.
Once I get done with this class today I'll have plenty of time.

Heya WEED'ers!:hug:

STILL haven't made my WEED this week but not going to let it get me down - mainly 'cause I've stayed OP eating wise and my energy level has stayed thru the roof. Just not making it to the gym:mad: or getting my water in.:( Which is really bad 'cause its soooooo sweltering here . . . gonna have a couple of days where the night time temp is going to get in the 70's again but supposed to go right back up . . . Had to stop by the drug store in the Wee Hours and it was in FULL HALLOWEEN/FALL decorations . . . I think its ridiculous, but also felt "cooler" just looking at it all!:dizzy:

Hey, maybe you could plan a FALL camp-out, clykkie? I LOVE to camp in the fall - yeah the nights are waaay colder (we tent camp) - but that can be fun as well. PLUS all the bugs are dead.:carrot: Ahhhh, an Avon distributor Mom . . . HEAVEN!:D Took a shower with my old reliable "Tranquil Moments" - smell reminds me of my Mom - I also have the room spray - nostalgic.

Test is over by now glitterlish? Howdja do? Kewl about your coach's email!

Welcome to freckles!:hug: Get your WEED-ON anytime!

Hey, aud! I just had the great idea to do fall camping about an hour ago when I was speaking with my DH. We have been mulling over the idea of renting an RV and trying out our first time at that. We would bring a tent along for my DS and a friend to camp out in at night if they choose. You must have heard me! I don't know what your experience is, but I feel like we speak the same language. It would make sense then that you would hear me wherever you are! Doo, doo, doo, doo! Doo, doo, doo, doo! [Insert spooky music melody to the "Doos"].

We camped out on our balcony last night. We live in a high-rise condominium. I was in the hammock and my DS and DH were on foam mattresses. It was a beautiful night for it. I am going to suggest that we go for afternoon tea somewhere in town today. We're basically trying to stay in vacation mode. I woke up this morning and put my bathing suit on and told my DH and DS that I was going for a dip in the lake. Boy, were they confused at first until I reminded them that we were pretending to still be camping. The nice part about camping at home is there is no dirt, sand and bugs to contend with.

Welcome Freckles! You are more then welcome here.

glitterlicious I see you aceing that exam!!

Holyteror Are you working up to doing a 5K run?

glitterlicious and Holyteror I feel my shins when I run the last week or so. I am worried about getting shin splints. Do you have this experience? Do you have any suggestions as to how to avoid getting them? It's making me feel wary about when the run gets increased.

W - 5
E - Week 3/Day 3 of c25k
E - OP. Nope. Cheesecake, scone, cream and jam. The tea house was lovely, but the ability to resist was not there.
D - Stick with the program girl! The long-term satisfaction is within reach!

Oh boy, you gals really took off with the posting! Where have I been? LOL

Been REALLY great, OP eating this week! I need to get to the gym, but I'm actually on my way there after I post this and catch up with ya'll.

Glitter, you should have seen my face :D when I read your post, positive vibes and that awesome note from your coach! I was just beaming, and my kids were like, what? I just burst with pride for you! Hope that test went well. I'm pullin for ya! You are on a roll!

WELCOME FRECKLES! So glad you hopped on board. I'm trying to figure out how many weeks now til Labor Day, I like that you work in 10 lb increments, when I was in the 290s and down, it was only the ten pound markers that would make the task seem surmountable. I need to get back into that mindset. I would be so happy to see what I called the "next under" 289,279,269, etc. just seeing that second number change was motivating to me. Now I'll be excited to see 220s but I'm so mad, I've been 215 at my lowest, then I broke my ankle, gained more than a few lbs. So I'm just grumbling my way back thru the 230s. LOL Oh and you mentioned that just you and another girl posted on your other thread, INVITE HER ON OVER! We ALWAYS have room for more! And of course the more people to kick my butt the better :drill:

Clykky! I totally understand you not wanting to take your son (and a friend no less!) camping by yourself. It's so much work! I like the RV idea, in a way, maybe you'd be able to do that one by yourself if needed, no pitching tents and lighting fires. But still. Sounds fun. If DS is too disappointed, can you put up the tent in the backyard for a mini campout? Make broiler s'mores? My girlfriend even has her son's little tent set up in his room, he camps out every night!

I'm feelin ya on those Halloween/fall decorations, makes me feel like lighting all my pumpkin pie candles and making soup! I've been telling the kids that swimming season is OVER, it's practically FALL, but honestly, our weather this week (apart from today's rain!) has been HOTTER than much of the summer so far. Fall is my favorite season to decorate my house for. I'm not even much of a decorator, not even at CHRISTMAS! But I love pulling out my autumn wreaths and the candles/scents. High school football anyone!?

Shari! 2.2 pounds! OMG!!!! You are killin it! :carrot::carrot::carrot:

Okay freeque, I'll echo the others, if you want to talk about what's bothering you, DO IT! We want to help if we can! Especially us older chicks, we KNOW about guy trouble! At least we can lend a listening ear if you need just to get it all out. Please don't leave us!

Okay, HT, and Musictchr, Paula, Jeni, I know I didn't hit ya'll today, but I'm thinking about YOU ALL, I'm off to the gym. So hard when I'd like to crawl back into bed and listen to the storm. And light those pumpkin candles. ha ha

xoxoxooo Michelle

Oh GREAT - starting the day out getting dog-bit! . . . Don't worry I'm fine - but wanna get my WEED on and head out early to get it bandaged at Plant Medical . . .

W: Increase

E: Staying OP

E: Please go to the weight room, auddie Ole Girl!

D: Mend some fences at work

Audie, was this your dog some random dog??? What gives!?

Well, unlike a few of you, I am having difficulty staying OP, but the working out is still in place.

D:hug::love: :goodvibes
I love myself
The way I am.
There's nothing I need to change.
When I look inside
I realise
There's nothing to rearrange.
I'm beautiful!
I'm capable
Of being the best me I can.
And I love myself
Just the way I am.

i've been having a really really bad day, and it's only gotten worse since i got home.

I've been OP so far and i'm short one bottle of water but i did get a real good workout in.

no problems with shin splints...yes I am workin towards the 5k....i would suggest good shoes.....

Yes it was a random dog (mixed breed boxer type-male) - wandered into our yard with leash still attchd no tags:mad:) . . . so we notified the police (no chip) & humane society and kept overnight - delaying taking to humane society - My Oldest put up fliers . . . Our little West Highland Terrier Ginger was tied out and their leashes got tangled so bad that it hung the boxers leg and both were fighting and biting and choking . . . ended up getting a butcher knife to cut them apart (lots of growling and blood) - had to pull the leashes tight to cut tight and the boxer just reacted to the pain in its leg and bit the heck out of my ankle.

Had the Doc at work dress it better - he thinks its fine unless I start getting infection. It's throbbing right now. The vet at the Humane Society fell in love with the boxer instantly - has him quarantined for observation for now - if no one claims him - she'll adopt as her boxer just died.

What a day! And it only got worse . . . :(

*BUT* still OP!:carrot: Just not exercising . . . Always tomorrow, eh?

Well, I'm back from a week at Disney, and after eating pretty much what I wanted to, I only gained 1 pound (which was probably water weight, since I had eaten Chinese the night before weigh-in, and started my period)... so, in actuality, i may have actually LOST!! Monday weigh-in will be the proof.

All in all, I'm dog tired, need a vacation to recover from my vacation, and am back at work. It will take me a month to recover from being away for a week (why is that, anyway???)

OK, to get back to eating right, I plan to plan my food more. Starting now!

W - 8
E - Yoga
E - Fruit till noon + 32 oz. of water by noon
- Raw vegetables with a nutbutter dip for lunch + 8 oz. of water
- Fruit for a 3 PM snack + 8 oz. of water
- A veggie sandwich at Quizno's for dinner + a V8 + 8 oz. of water
- 8 oz. of water + fruit for an evening snack
D - Without a plan, plan to fail!

Wish me luck!!