Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Yesterday I was a little discouraged. I had gained a pound with no cheating. But then this morning I was down that pound plus two. I have no idea what went on. Still exercising and eating like I should.

I hope everyone is having a good weekend!

Is it to late to join?

It's never too late! We are all happy to have you.

I had a pretty good weekend, a little more eating than I should have, but loads of walking, so if I keep it up with the water today, it should all level out!

Eny, hope to see pics soon. How was the WEDDING?

Hi Everyone~I weighed in at 179 this morning. I took 3 me days off. I got back on the wagon Friday. I started walking again. I really want to see some movement down on the scale this week. I am ready to rock and roll. Catch ya all later. Pat

Hey girls! The wedding was PERFECT! I'll get pictures soon!

bigmomma -

Pat - don't be discouraged! This weekend took me back up to #188!!! I HAVE to get back into the grove!!!!!! I need to take a serious look and determine what is going on with me.. what is stopping me, and what work i'm realistically going to put in to obtain my goals! Sometimes I wish that I had a trainer to feed me and force me to work out - but then again, if I'm not willing to change on my own then no one is going to make me do it! GAH!!!

Hi everyone!

Welcome Bigmomma, jump right in!

mommapossum, so sorry about your dad.

barbarajean, congrats on the weight-loss!

Eny, glad your big day was a good one!

I'm trying to recover from a bad weekend of binge-eating. Sometimes I just don't know how to shut that monster off! Damage done: 4 pounds. Well, back at it today!

Eny~Trying very hard not to be discouraged. I know I could have eaten better, but I also know I could have given in and ate a ton of chocolate and other really bad for me carbs. I certainly could have done without 3 days off the exercise wagon. But that is all in the past. I can not undo the damage I did. I know in my heart I have made the choise to continue with my efforts to be healthy.......I have a mindful plan. I do need to write it down and own it, be responsible for it, and decide just how I am going to obtain it. The gym is my first step. I have a veg idea what I want to do at the gym. Once I get that in place I am hoping More things at the gym will fall into place for me. I don't want to be a gym rat, but I do want to reach my goals. They will not fall from the sky into my lap, they will not be handed to me on a silver platter. I have to work for it. I didn't get this way over night, I won't get healthy and thin over night. Here is to patience, commitment, and hard work. Eny WE CAN DO THIS!!!!!!!!!!!! Catch ya later!! Pat

Hang in there ladies. The past is gone and we can only go forward. This is a healthy lifestyle choice for all of us, so ONWARD WE GO!!
I was off of the exercise wagon for Saturday and Sunday, as well, after a three day lack of exercise with the flu! But... I went to boot camp tonight with a compliment by the instructor! He said he can tell that I am looking slimmer!! YAHOO! This is just the motivation I needed to hear!
We can do this, ladies. HERE WE COME!

Thanks for the warm welcome everyone

Ok, so my goal for Christmas is to lose 28 lbs., which would bring my weight down to 305. Maybe I could even get under 300 by the new year!!!

Sunday I started my 3rd week of healthier living, however, I weigh in on Tuesdays.

Who's ready for pictures???? Here's some of my favorites.

Eny, you look absolutely radiant, perfect. Good for you! OK, now the little one is obviously your daughter, I figured out who Joe was! Who are the 2 other women? Sisters, friends? You were a beautiful bride!!

Dixie, come on chick. I want the dreams to fall into ( or out of ) my lap,
POOF, you've a perfect figure.... but seriously, I'm with you, working toward it. I am focused on getting out of the 140's this month. It's gonna take some work. Getting back on the serious cardio bandwagon this week, trying to run, if my knee will not cooperate, will do it on the elliptical.

Mommapossum glad you are back, but so sorry about your Dad.

Congrats Eny! And ditto what I said in the Halloween thread!

Looks like I may have to adjust my Christmas goal. I don't think I'm going to make my Halloween goal so that throws off the rest of the year. In the words of Napoleon Dynamite ... "Dang it!"

Eny~You are absolutely beautiful!!!!! I love the pictures. Your gown is gorgous, Joe is so handsome. Hunter Is a little princess. Who are the other 2 ladies? Are they your sisters or close friends? I am so happy for you!!! May you always be happy and in love!!!!!!!!!

MM~Here is to perfect figures C H E E R S!!!!!!!! i don't know what I would do without this board. I find so much support and help here.
Catch ya all later Pat

Eny, those are great pics - you look incredibly happy and that dress is beautiful.

Pat, I'm so impressed that even when you have "me days", you still don't totally blow it. I'm still learning that hard lesson!

Bigmomma, welcome and congrats on your healthier lifestyle. I know it wasn't an easy 3 weeks, but great job on sticking with it!

Sorry to hear about your dad, mommapossum; you're in my thoughts

Congrats to everyone on their losses. I've had a REALLY rough few days, but you're all inspiring me to get back to it, so thanks!