Just a heads up.

I've been activated at the hospital. I go into work tonight, and then have to be back early tomorrow afternoon for lockdown. They typically hold folks for a couple of days just to be sure.

You probably won't hear from me until the end of the week. Don't assume that I've been washed away.

Thank you for all the good thoughts and prayers. I'll be back in, actually participating, as soon as possible.

Hi everyone!

Dixiemae, that article you posted sure hits home for me! I know that downward spiral of self-doubt all too well! But that's why I'm so glad to be here with everyone, just seeing other people's successes inspires me to get back up and keep on truckin'! I can tell I'm finally on the right track because on my last binge my weight went up but it didn't go over my starting weight, which is exciting to me because even if it is two steps forward and one step back, I know that with the support and motivation I'm finding at 3FC it will be a downward trend and not a yo-yo trend. At last weigh-in I was back at my Aug. goal. (Hopefully I didn't just blow it by eating too many Cheez-Its a little while ago, that's one box I have a hard time keeping my hand out of and can easily overdo it! Love them things!)

Enygirl! Congratulations! How exciting! You must be walking on a cloud!

See y'all later!

Good luck EarthShaker and stay safe!

Well, I've been great about food/eating, but slacking a bit on exercise. Didn't work out as hard as I usually do on Friday and I skipped yesterday all together. I was just exhausted for some reason, and even took a nap, which I never do. Today, I'm committed to doing both an ab workout and talking my walk.

The other thing I'm having a problem with is staying away from the carbs. Not because I'm craving them or having a hard time saying "no". But because they're in everything, even yogurt and fruit! And my go-to snacks are usually popcorn and pretzels, so that's a problem. I'm not doing a serious low-carb diet because I don't think they're particularly healthy and I don't see myself being able to do it long-term, which I think is an important component. However, I don't think my body processes carbs the way some people can, so I'm trying to at least scale back. Any snack suggestions? While I'm on the subject, does anyone know the recommended proportion of carbs/proteins/fats?

Thanks for all the support and motivation guys. Hope everyone has a great day!

Earthshaker, hope you are safe. Are you in LA or TX or AL? Looks scary. Hope to hear from you as soon as it's over. To answer your question from last week just before I went into my funk, we do ride an H-D. I highly recommend it!

Rough week my friends, but I think I've emerged. Need to remember to refocus when depression starts. I sometimes forget to get up and go do something mindful. Things overwhelm me and then it is just a spiral until I am a complete mess. I've gotten back op and actually am trying to quit maintaining and get losing again.

Pat , how are you doing on the attorney and ex front? Better I hope.

Eny, Marriage!! That's wonderful, what a reason to stay OP!

New folks, hope all is well - glad you found us.

Tapping Peony, where are you???

Ok so I weighed in - and it was NOT pretty! I let myself get back up to #189.6!!! So my goal for the next 4 weeks and 6 days is to move and groove, count and keep on it like NO OTHER! I want to lose #10 by my wedding day - Which is going to be the hardest thing I've done!!! But I WANT TO BE IN THE #170'S WHEN I GET MARRIED!!!

Pat - stay on me girl! We can still hit those #170's soon!!!!

Eny~Wedding!!! I hear wedding bells!!!!!! C O N G R A T S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ps: I joined the Seeing Myself Naked Is Scary Halloween Challenge. My knees are knocking. It actually might be the best thing standing if front of a full length mirror naked. OMG!!!!!!! Hey, catch ya all later. Pat

MM~I have not heard from my attorney since I called the other day. I need to get him cracking though. September is almost here, which means Oct 2 is right around the corner. I need to have all my ducks in a row and my eggs in my basket when that date arrives. I need to keep a very close eye on my ex. Thanks for reminding me of my over sight!! Catch ya all later. Pat

Anyone that wants to join the Seeing myself naked is SCARY Halloween challenge is More then welcome! I lke having shorter challenges to break up the longer ones. Plus it helps to keep me a little on track! I always feel like when I don't come on here and post that I'm letting your girls down - and that SUCKS! Plus I HATE being a negative nelly and alsways complaining - so when I stick to the plan I have happy things to say!

Eating today has been completely OFF plan! I'm going to have to do 4 hours of cardio to make up for it! (ok - not really ) But I am going to have to really push myself during my workout - NO SLACKING ON THE MOVES!!!

I'm GETTING MARRIED IN 32 DAYS!!! ( yes you will be seeing a constant countdown )

Halloween challenge sounds like a good idea ... i'll check it out!

Hi everyone!

Hi everyone~I weighed in this morning. The scale is stuck at 182. Can't complain I didn't gain I actually lost .2 pounds. I still want to see 170 something so bad I can taste it!! Everyone have a happy Labor Day! Catch ya all later Pat

Pat - After my complete binge yesterday, and the fact that I'm blaoted, and constipated (TMI - I know ) and stressed and completely SLACKING OFF! I SAW #192.2 this morning!!! I SERIOUSLY STARTED CRYING!!!!!

Then I got myself together - and decided that crying wasn't going to solve anoything at all - so I planned out my exercise schedule for the month. A 10-15 mins in the morning and 20-45 mins in the evening, depending on the day. I'm goign to push hardest M-F, Saturday is my 3 mile walk video, and Sunday is 45-60 mins yoga. Pushups are scheduled for everyother day (no 2 day breaks - it gets me off track!) I HAVE to get serious again!!!! I have to look at the benefits... 1 - if I win the Christmas Challenge I get $$$$ and 2 - I'M GETTING MARRIED!!!

I'm hoping that drinking a TON of water will help with some of this bloating... the fact that TOM is WAY late isn't helping, since i've been having PMS symptoms for 3 WEEKS!!! AHHH!!!! I can't control that, and I can't control what's going on in my body right now - but I CAN control what I put in it, and The work I make it do!!!

I'm SO disappointed inmyself right now!

Eny~I was doing some serious thinking and planning last night too. I am going to take pencil to paper and write down my work outs each day. I have some stickers. When I complete my days workout and meals I earn a sticker. Sounds simple, even corny, but it worked in the past, I think It will work now. New month, new opportunities, lets make the best of them. Catch ya all later Pat

H A P P Y L A B O R D A Y

Mornin' All!

Congrats Eny!!! Such wonderful news! And you could not have picked a better day, my birthday! You can reach your wedding goal girly!

Dixiemae, congrats on the .2 loss. It's funny that you mention the stickers. I've done that in the past. Now I keep a food journal on an excel spreadsheet and at the end of the day I add a pic from clipart. i don't know why, but I look forward to it, and I swear it keeps me motivated! Hey, whatever it takes.

Hope to hear from you soon EarthShaker

Official weigh in today - lost 3.4 lbs. First week of being serious, so I know that won't be the typical result. Excited none the less.

Take care everyone!

BeachLUVR~I like your idea too. Can you tell us how you created your spread sheet? That would be quicker and easier. I could still use the "sticker" at the end of the day. I gotta do something different, better, smarter, easier, to get this weight off by Christmas. Any ideas would be soooooo appreciated!! Pat

Sure Dixiemae. I'm on WW's, so it's designed to calculate food points minus activity points. I can't upload the excel spreadsheet, but it allowed me to upload word. I've not attached any documents on 3fc, so not sure if it will work. I can email it to you if you'd like. It has some formulas that are not available in Word.