Heading off to work now just wanted to quick post of my weed

W goal get back up to 80 oz (NO DIET COKE!) at least 48 oz today though

E I am going to start working out 30 m inutes a day again unfortunately it will have to be after dinner workouts which I hate, but I will likely save my dinner until I return
E Dropping calories to try and lose, I am going down 115 calories and see where that takes me.
D WEE are my daily goals. I feel a renewed ambition toward losing, I know it is going to be slow but I have a new FAR FAR AWAY goal. 30 pounds in 36 months (Next Disney trip I am a nerd and planning already, DH told me to stop with plans, my daughters getting too excited so I am focusing on my weight loss instead.

The nerd is going to work!

:cb: Thanx for taking the pass, freeqeegrl. That darn thing was heavy! What a lovely picture. You are beautiful!

aud :cp::hat::dance: Way to go!!!!!!!

jcatron243 Sounds like a solid dose of WEED to me!! Good luck! :dancer:

Holyteror Hang in there! Sorry to hear the stress fairy is getting around so much!:crazy:

I don't see the stress lowering around here. I was woken up at 5:30 this morning. My MIL passed away around 4 AM today. She was in a nursing home with my FIL and hasn't been eating for over a month. We were expecting the call one day. My DH is doing some writing this morning about it. Haven't had any tears flow yet, but I imagine we will have our share of grief soon. Thankfully, we live 20 minutes away, so no expensive flights to incur.

I feel so bogged down with all the crap I ate yesterday and all the emotions that were coursing through my body! I need my WEED!!

W - 8
E - I didn't get to swimming this morning. Normally I'm just exiting the pool right now. Hey, I think I'll substitute the pool for a bubble bath. I could use that right now. :bubbles:
E - It is supposed to be an all-fruit day today according to my Fit For Life schedule, and that sure would feel good to flush out all the back log, but I don't know if I am mentally up to it. I'm going to give it my best shot.
D - Take care of yourself today, Carolyn. Something tells me you're going to need all the support you can get with a healthy dose of WEED.

Clykk (and i just tried to spell cluck mind you) i'm sorry to hear about the loss of your MIL. I lost my grandpa back in January and it was sorta expected eventually, he'd just turned 100. So I can understand the immediate lack of tears. i like the smiley face ya put on my personal.....that's how i feel every day LOL

usual dose of weed, hopefully i'll get my c25k workout in. I gotta hit walmart and sally's on the way home tonight...probably barnes and noble too as soon as i find out what i need from my enrollment advisor in the way of books.

W- 8-10 glasses
E- 30 min cardio (c25k week 9, workout 1), 30 min walking, ab workout
E- Slim Fast Optima diet
D- Why walk when you were born to fly?

OK, so I made it to 30 minutes of running. Let me tell you, it wasn't as daunting as it seems. I not only made it through, but enjoyed today's run. If you would have told me 9 weeks ago that I would not only be able to run 30 minutes straight but also enjoy it I would not have believed it. Not for a second. To all of you on the c25k right now, stick with it!!! It is truly an amazing program.

Hey!!!
 

A little birdie told me I might find you all here. (A little birdie named NurseMichelle!!)

How the HECK is everyone?? Sorry for the lengthy absence, but I had to kind of rearrange my life a little bit (i.e., less time on my butt and more on the treadmill! Hah!!! :lol:), but I've got things well under control now.

And HELLO to all of you who I don't know! Gee, it's so good to see that W.O.W. is still going strong, and with most of the "core" members! You gals are terrific! :grouphug:

Brief synopsis of the past few months:

When I got back from Bermuda in early May, I started doing The Beck Diet Solution. Since then, I've lost 17 lbs, and I'm now just 8 lbs from my goal. I cannot even begin to tell you how this book changed my life... I am so much happier and healthier, and the dieting hardly seems like dieting at all now. The book reiterates what we've all talked about so much before: this whole weight-loss thing is 50% psychological. Get into the right mindset, and you can do anything. And that applies not just to fitness goals but to our very lives.

I've even stopped being afraid of doing things I've always wanted to do. Michelle, remember when I said I've always wanted to run? Well, I've added running to everything else I'm doing, and I'm on Week 4 of the C25k. My progress is probably a little slower than most (stupid asthma!), but I'm doing it! (And Glitter, I see you're already running the complete 5k, YOU GO GIRL!!!! :carrot:)

I'm even considering going back to school to learn how to become a personal trainer! Scary!!

SO! There's the Reader's Digest version. :D There's a link to my fitness blog in my sig if you want to see all the gory details.

OH, it's so good to see everyone again!

I'm late in the game, but as a charter member of the W.O.W., I'd like to set a Labor Day goal - 145 by Labor Day or bust!!

Have a terrific day, everyone. Remember your WEED, and remember to just keep putting one foot in front of the other! We WILL get there!!

What an emotional morning you guys! First I'm so sad for you, Clykk, I know, but even an expected death is a sad one. Is your FIL in the home "of sound mind"? Does he know she died? Or is his own health poor? I wish you strength to support your DH and your children at this time. Not to mention the stress you mentioned yesterday (which, lemme tell ya, maybe this woman is $$$$ in credit card debt? Living beyond her means?) Either way, you're on my mind today. :hug:

But on the other hand.....I MISS AND LOVE ME SOME SUZ! The rest of you just don't even know---RowdyBliss practically INVENTED WEED! And her posts were always the MOST inspiring and encouraging. I'm so proud of you honey!! Look at your ticker! Welcome back! :hug:

Well and hugs :grouphug: to the rest of you, sorry I'm in a hurry, on my way to the gym....I WANNA GO BACK TO BED! WAAAAHHHH! Still have to work out, clean up, get the kidders, make dinner and back to work tonight. Then I'm off til Friday night. I think DH and I are planning a date night for Wednesday? (we're struggling a bit financially too, Clykky, but my mom wants the kids and we don't want to waste that)

W- TONS, about 4 liters
E- Strictly on plan! I have a nice spaghetti squash waiting for me
E- on my way to the gym now
D- WEE, maintain my composure working with one little twit I don't look forward to working with

xxoxooxoxoXOOXOXOOO Michelle

Awwwww, clykk & DH :hug: Expected or not . . . NOBODY loves ya like your Mom.:( If nothing else, hope you keep up your Water intake during this time of caring for Hub. You're in my thoughts & prayers.:hug:

Oh and HELLO to you Miss Bliss!!!!:carrot: And MAJOR CONGRATS!!:hug: I was gone myself from about March til July - unfortunately I was on a menopausal rollercoaster ride of binge carb-medicating and ballooned to my highest ever (248#:o) - Got to thinking that maybe some Rowdy WEED would lead to BLISS and was so sad when you weren't "here.":( You've sure got what it takes to be a personal trainer/motivator!:hug: Can't wait to read your blog when I have time!

Hmmmmmmmm . . . I see that NChelle has conveniently not mentioned my Post to her on Pg 1 . . . :devil:

Had another Positively INSANE night at work - think I'm going to quit Posting about making it to the weight room - don't want to get down on myself for not making it, ya know? Maybe that's the psychological connection rowdyb is talking about? I've been making WEED - long walks etc/water etc but no weights.

W: same

E: Staying OP

E: Walking everywhere & planned walk

D: If up early enough - getting pedometer tomorrow!

Back ! All hot and sweaty from the gym, can ya'll SMELL me or what!

Aud THE BOD! I noticed BABY! You're killing me! I love it!!!! You're doing SOMETHING right! YEEEAAAAHHHH:carrot::carrot: BRING IT GIRL! The race to ONEDERLAND is OOOONNNN! Imagine if we gave up our BL!?

Do you guys do mountain climbers with your exercise routine? I tried some today, can't get down to the floor, exactly, so I set the Smith bar pretty low and did some, and really felt the BURN! I'm not very fast at them, but really felt a good stretch. Yeah, sorry, I tried looking for a cute little cartoon of what they are and can't find them.

Freeq, HOT picture! You really are very photogenic, and I'm not just saying that! Your pics are ALWAYS beautiful. I love that you keep changing them.

Glitt! 30 minutes of pure running! And I love that you're amazed and I love that you ENJOY it too! You continue to inspire the rest of us to become runners. Teror, Audie, Clykky and I are all trying to do the same BECAUSE OF YOU! BECAUSE OF YOU! Now, that's gotta feel good. Thank you.

Libby, I saw you pop in last week, get back in here for your weigh in!

Jeni-hope you're taking care of yourself, working all those hours. I'm so glad I work my nights and not those LONG days. Plus with patient care, there's so much more activity with them in the daytime, I imagine your job is the same hard work all 24 hrs.

Teror, (will you tell us your first name yet or what!? or did I know it now I forget it?) I cannot wait to live vicariously through you going back to school. I always thought I'd make a good professional student. Not for all the studying and tests and stress, but I keep IMMACULATE notes, all color coordinated and neat and recopied, and I LOVE SCHOOL SUPPLIES! I love the SMELL, the ATMOSPHERE of Office Max or Staples.... I know I'm a nut. But I've always LOVED the THEORY of being a student. Of course, I HATED it when I was actually there....I'd love to take a literature or photography course, or something just for the interest of it.

Musictchr, I'm a looking for ya! You must have a busy week! Almost back to school eh?

So easy a Caveman can do it! We're on our way! Keep up the good work girls!


xoxooxoxo Michelle

lolol i forgot i don't ever think i did tell you guys my name ROFLMAO

and how long have we been weeding? since before thanksgiving??

ROFL

My name is Amy LOL

btw Rowdy welcome back. Missed you much :)

Clykk- I’m so sorry to hear about your MIL. Dealing with a death in the family is always hard, no matter if you were expecting it or not. I’ll keep you in my thoughts. :hug:Also to answer your question about yoga, I mainly use it to stretch. I find that I carry my stress in my upper back and shoulders, so yoga helps me stretch and work those areas out. Afterward, I always feel so much better.

I went out for a walk this morning. I couldn’t make it out of bed as early as I wanted to, but I did go, although the temperature had already hit 80. I really hate these Texas summers, it makes workingout outside such a pain. I have a question for you ladies. I’d really like to get some new workout gear that wicks moisture away, but I can’t find any for a plus-sized girl like myself. Any ideas?

I'm off to work….Have an excellent day everyone! :spin:

i miss the Texas summers :( I miss Texas period *sighs*

ok gotta eat breakfast and run to work....gosh i feel achy today....you ladies have a good one :)

I'm achey too, htAmy! Forgot to tell you that Sunday I had the worst hangover of my 46 yr existence . . . went down to the river and just WALKED up and down the river (It's Dog Days Knee Hi) - forcing myself to enjoy nature and to just MOOOOVE despite the pounding in my head!:o My body hurts in the WEIRDEST places as a result! Even some of my FAT hurts - guess it's the motion of walking in water?:?: Whatevah - finally had to take a muscle relaxer last nite and a bit better this "a.m."

I "think" I'm beyond caught up at work - barring any blow ups I should be able to make it to the gym/weight circuit tonight. *fingers crossed*

nchelle, yes, glitterlish is a total inspiration! When I'm plodding along - I DO think of running again someday.

EVERYONE here @ WEED is motivational to me tho' - I was thinking of musicT when I was in the river - on her recent campouts - and ALL of you when I just wanted to sit on the river banks and let my Liquid Advil soothe my hungover soul - WEED made me get up and get MOOOOOOVING and I thank you all for that!:hug:

W: Made it yesterday - Do It Again Today!

E: Got a new cassette player and a new audio book - Hit the Planned Walk!

E: Continue to "Intuitively" Eat OP when hungry and enjoy the loss of appetite due to the heat!

D: Think of the gym as a "treat" - a reward for getting the deptartments running smoothly enough for you to go there!!:carrot:

Uh oh Aud (and you guys) tonight is huge poker game, DH even said he'd go with me, and my baby brother (28?29? I forget!) is coming too....dilemma is OF COURSE.....THE BUD LIGHT! My real goal is just to doll up and look hot (I get to publicly debut my SPANX) and have a good time, but NOT to overdo the drinking....oh and maybe win a little $$$.

So think of me tonight, wish me the strength not to get too crazy. Especially with my bro, a HUMONGOUS drinker. No shots, just light beer. No shots. And NO wings!

Short day for me, slept all day, woke, ate light breakfast, gym (1 hr cardio only today, wanted to get home to dress) shower, get kids, get to mom's for babysitting, get to the game. Light meal? Calorically I should be okay unless I overdo the drinking and get lax about drive thrus. LOL

I'm feeling confident that I'll do okay. Mostly looking forward to going out with DH! Love to all, report tomorra


xoxooxoo Michelle