Is this the challenge I joined for? So many threads sound so similar

Thighs Be Gone- Hi sis, I think you may be in the other one hun, You are welcome anywhere you want to post though and You are doing great according to your ticker, keep up the great work!

Good morning ladies!
I only have a few minutes before I have to get ready for church but had to wish you a wonderful blessed day

Good morning everyone!

Sorry I was so quiet over the weekend, we were just crazy busy running from one thing to another. So, I'll try to catch up with everyone today.

First, Fullsteam~ Awesome job on staying OP over the weekend, even when it included a restaurant trip. Sorry about being stuck at weigh in but I am sure that if we both stay at it the scale will move eventually. I would love to take a walk on the beach when the weather gets nicer. Of course, that will be a few months but imagine how much thinner we'll be by then!

Hattie~You have been truly blessed by a husband of 27 years ! and by 2 fabulous children. You must be so proud of them!

Lene~I am PM'ing the sweet potato recipe this morning so I don't forget. Hope you had a terrific weekend.

Christie~Are the pounds still flying off of you? You have been doing so fantastic on your new program!

Shy~You said that if you weren't posting that you were lurking and probably being bad and that we should yell at you. So, GET BACK IN HERE AND GET BACK TO WORK!!! We miss you and we know that you are off the reservation!!!

As for me, the scale remains stuck over the weekend despite my repeated attempts to will it to move by staring at it. That being said, I have done pretty well on food. When we went out on Saturday night, I just had two small appetizers as I really didn't even want a whole meal. Had a really fun time as we went to a comedy show and I laughed so hard that my throat hurt and tears were flowing. Laughing has to use calories, right? Maybe I'll look that up on FitDay. Anyway, I am determined to have a really focused week this week and to get that scale moving again. Am a little worried that if I don't get closer to Thanksgiving goal then whatever I have to roll into Christmas goal may make that unattainable and then a vicious cycle of not making it will ensue. Already got in my run this morning so off to a good start!!!

Oh, and today I am thankful for my husband of 19 years who is just the best guy in every way. Hope you ladies have a great Monday!!! Let's !

urockmom- Well I can say this week my weightloss has stalled some, only 1/2 pound to report, BUT TOM is here as of today and maybe once that is gone, I will have a loss, we will just have to wait and see Your weekend sounded like alot of fun, I love a good laugh too Oh and way to go on getting that run in early, that is AWSOME!!! And as far as not making our Thanksgiving goals, as long as we come in with a loss...well that more important or even not gaining this time of year os a big thing for me
I only set my Christmas goal for 5 pounds because it is so hard that month and I know that whatever I have left will make my Valentines goal more attainable

Well all I have a slight headache so I am gonna go lay down for awhile, hope to catch you all a little later

Thank you, thank you Fullsteam for the recipe. I'm going to make it up ahead of time and freeze it like you suggested. I can't wait to try it.

urock~Glad you got your run in this AM and sorry the scale is stuck. I'm sure it will behave in a couple of days and the numbers will go down. If not, throw it out the window.

Christie~ I hope your head feels better soon. I bet you will have a greater loss once TOM is over. You have been doing so great!

Hattie~ Hi, I hope you had a great weekend!

About me~ I ran my 3.3 miles yesterday and it was awful. It was really windy and I hadn't gone in a couple of days, it was just a struggle. Some days I go out and don't want to quit running. I feel like I can go on forever. But not yesterday. Enough about that! I ate pretty OP this weekend. I drank water like a fool (around 96ozs). And I have ALL MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING DONE (with the exception of 2 gift cards)

My thankful statement today is for my kids and DH who make my life so incredible.

Hi everyone

Lene: Christmas shopping done?! I am one of those people that leave it to the last minute. I have gotten better in recent years but I remember shopping on Christmas Eve.. Can you believe that? I always say I want to be done early but I never am. I am envious of those like you that can do that. You also got in a great run!!! You go girl!!

Christian: I hope your headache is better. Way to go on that .5 pound!

urockmom: Oh that scale will move!!! You are doing an awesome job! Just appetizers? Way to go!

Fullsteam: You rocked it at the dinner party! Congrats! It is so easy to use an excuse of a bday to go off plan. It feels good doesn't it? Your numbers will be going down soon too! I just know it!

Turkey day...here we come!

I am eating OP and doing the treadmill, wii fit and strength training. I lost my voice on Saturday and I found it again on Sunday. I had an annoying cough last night and decided this morning that I would stay home from work. I slept most of the day... guess I needed it. No exercise today. It feels weird after doing it everyday.

Thankful statement for today: I am thankful for my job. Not only that the money helps but the fact that I am busy every day makes me thankful. I don't know what I would do if I were home every day. Probably..eat eat eat.
I work in an elementary school and I love being with children of that age. They are incredible! You can be having a bad day and a little kindergartner says to you that she likes your hair. So... I am very thankful for my job!

Hello there Thanksgiving challengers!

Hope your day has been a great one this far

Hattie- You are doing so wonderful, with your exercise and your eating, I see that you have surpassed your Thanksgiving goal already by a pound and I know that feels good

Today I am thankful for family and friends that are there when you need them, and a beautiful sunny day

lene- GIRL!! I have barely started my shopping for Christmas!! You rock chic!!
Oh and 3.3 miles???

Lene~ Wow! Done with Christmas shopping? I have 2 of about 20 presents. I just can't get motivated to get out there even though I know I'll be scrambling around last minute.

Hattie~It sounds like you have a great time at school and I am sure that the little ones make you smile all the time! You are doing great on your exercise and eating and you are an inspiration to those of us who are still plugging away at our T-Day goal.

Fullsteam~I forgot to answer your question about my screen name. I picked it because when I do something special for my kids (pick up their favorite treat, find something that they were looking for, etc.) they say, "You Rock Mom!" So, by losing weight, exercising, and adopting a healthy lifestyle as I promised to do when I joined 3FC, I decided to do something for myself that would prompt a "You Rock Mom!" As a mom with 2 DDs I am really conscious of the body image issue in today's society so I want to be a good role model for them.

Thankful today for my 2 beautiful DDs. They challenge me everyday, make me laugh everyday, and make me remember all of my blessings everyday.

Oh, the scale moved a little bit this morning, just 1 pound, but you all were right-again! That means that you all have helped me lose 11 pounds so far on this journey. I couldn't have done it without you!!!! So, to all of you today and I hope everyone has a great day!!

good afternoooooon my dear sweet ladiesssss

I just popped in for a minute to say hi. It's freezing in this room and I am in a little t-shirt, waiting for my clothes! lol. I wanted to say hi , miss you all much. I read your news and am happy you all had a nice weekend. Keep up with the wonderful work, let's keep trucking. I had a good weekend, I will tell you all more tomorrow.......heading downstairs, brrrrr : )
Leneeeeee, you are so very welcome we'll talk more soon girls

Hi my favorite chicks

I lost 2 more lbs. I almost get afraid to post it. Like it will go away in the morning. Since it has stayed for a couple of days, I guess it is ok to post. I really feel that for the first time in my life that this plan is going to work! I have lost more weight other times but I wasn't in the same frame of mind then. Now I know that this is for life....literally! Of course...I could not do as well without you all giving me encouragement and strength. I hope you know how much you mean to me. I feel like I have been adrift at sea and you chicks are waving me onshore. Or we are all in the water together and we give each other a push closer to shore.

Thankful statement for today: I am extremely grateful for: Christian, Fullsteam, Lene, urockmom, and luckymom! They have given me the gift of friendship freely and unconditionally!!! Thank You!

PS...Boy am I getting mushy in my old age..LOL

Hi, sorry my post is a quick drop in post too. (Although I'm snuggly in sweats, not a little t-shirt like fullsteam.) I have to get my exercise in yet tonight and I have to be up at 4AM so I really have to be quick. Drank my water faithfully since Sat. Have been eating pretty OP. I have company coming tomorrow for dinner and already made that (just need to bake it tomorrow night before daughter's choir practice.) going to exercise and hit the sack. I hope everyone had a great day today!

I am thankful today for my nice warm home.

Hattie, I just saw your post as I was posting. 2 more pounds YAY! YAY! YAY!
You said you were afraid it would go away, don't be! Even if the number bobs up and down you have been working hard and you are achieving a loss that will be permanent. Go on with your bad self!!!

Hattie- 2 more pounds!!! You go girl!!!!!!!
And we are all just as thankful for you chic, your the best! And I feel exactally the same way, I know without a doubt that if it wasnt for this team, I could not have stayed strong through the temptations, I am thankful that the Lord brought us all together

lene- Way to go on eating so well and getting in that water...you are just kickin it girl

fullsteam- Are you dressed yet???

Well all I am now officially 2 pounds away from my goal and I am so excited, TOM isnt even over and my weight is falling off, also I had an exciting bodyfat test this morning and I am officially 31% from the 43.07% that I was March 29th and I have lost 23.5 inches overall since then too, so overall I am finally in a healthy bodyfat range and my BMI will be in the normal range once I hit 148 pounds so then I will be right where all the Dr.s say I need to be GOD IS SO GOOD!!!!!!

Good morning everyone

urockmom, ty for the encouragement about the weekend. It sure felt good getting through the weekend as planned. Congratulations on that scale moving and the 1 lb. loss wtg! I agree that if we just stick at it, that scale eventually moves for us. Maybe you intimidated it by staring at it I will have to remember that one! lol. Teasing of course.
A walk on the beach it is oh also, that's a really neat story behind your nick, thanks for sharing : ).

Lene, I was very happy to share the recipe with you and I can't wait for you to try it too and tell me what you think. on having a good OP week and getting all that water in. Have a wonderful time at your dinner party tonight .

Hattie, congratssss on another 2 lb. loss that is super! Good for you for your exercise regiment, OP, etc.......wtg hattie! keep up the awesome work. I am glad that you took the day off the other day to just stay home and rest up to take of that cold. I really enjoyed your metaphor about being out at sea, etc...... how so very nice. Ty for your kind words. As far as being "mushy", strange you should say that as I have said that about myself too! lol. You know though, I think it's a matter of certain realizations about life and not taking things for granted; thus, showing appreciation and love. I think that rocks, bringgggg it on anytime Hattie .

Christian? yup! I am finally dressed! I too feel the same way regarding us all here together, without you all, I would probably have drifted further out to sea......ay ay ay! Christiannnnnn, oh you, congratulationssssss on the wonderful news, on your continued loss and BMI and inches lost!!!!!!!!! That a girl! wtg!

As for my news, It's been a good week and I got through weekend as planned. Sat. night I had that anniversary dinner I told you all about and then Sun. was my belated b-day party at my parents. I didn't deprive myself and ate in moderation and did as planned with the leftovers as well. I am so so happy about that because usually on that day I eat up a storm that night. I had a lovely time, it was so nice to see my family. Tomorrow morning I am heading over there to go to a heart failure clinic appt. with them (i missed the last one due to the bronchitis) so I will get to ride with them and then visit with them after which I am excited about as I just did n ot get enough of them the other day.
The week is going very well and OP and I feel lighter so here is to hoping for a loss this round. Monday I spent the day running errands and stocked up on my healthy ingredients for my plan. I finally made it to the natural grocer too to get my special tea that I am crazy about! ginseng, it's called sun eluthero and that stuff really rocks! I went baby clothes shopping as I am going to a baby shower this Sat. night (it will be held at a seafood and steak house). I just love baby clothes shopping! lol. The little outfits are so darn cute . I am glad I did all of this on Monday because it got cold here, only in the 20's. It is nice and sunny though and on my agenda for today is to spend the day catching up with some cleaning and chores around here.
My kitties are doing much better and I am very thankful and happy for that. The little guy has not needed fluids in a whole week and is holding steady. THe female has low grade kidney disease but we caught it so early and are giving her k/d which is a special food for her condition. THey are both doing well and basking in the sun as we speak.
That is all my news for now ladies, had a lot to catch up on. Everyone is rocking it, keep up the awesome work .

I am thankful for my warm loving family and my wonderful and supportive freinds here (you ladies) Hope you all have a super and happy day, talk soon.

Christian~That is such amazing news!!! I am so happy for you!!! It is a great reminder to all of us that it is not just about losing pounds, it is about gaining health, and probably years with all of our fabulous families!!!

Hatttie~ on the 2#s! I realized this morning that you and Christie have both lost 13 pounds on this challenge!!!

Lene~How go the Thanksgiving plans? I just sat down with my mom to divide and conquer on the menu. At least with my family (DH & DDs) you can't have any changes on Thanksgiving. You can add something new but you can't leave out an old standard or great disappoint ensues!

I have had a good day food wise since I had some dental work this morning and so have only been able to eat yogurt. I did run this morning and was able to go the longest distance (4 miles) that I have been able to do for about a year & a half so I am feeling .

One of the things that I do this time of year is coordinate Thanksgiving meal baskets for the needy families in my town and I have spent a lot of time this week trying to put everything together and to make sure that everyone has a meal. So, while we say grace before meals, I would like to be thankful today that I have a full refrigerator (or I will tomorrow after I go grocery shopping ) and can provide a meal for my family everyday without worry.

Hope you gals are havin' a great day!!