Good morning girlssssssss,

Sounds like a plan! Sounds super! Happy new day, let's kick some major hiney! :D

Christian, I hear you...me too! I need to come in and post as well, it makes a big difference. :high: on showing our bodies who is boss! : ).


Leneeeee, I am going on with my bad self :lol: :) Congratulations on the 2 lb. loss anddd on that super exercise :carrot::carrot: wtg! I like your plan. I have been keeping a journal too but slacked off recently in writing it so I am going to do that too! It really helps! I like to look back and see a good week and what I ate and also a not so good week. It helps me to analyze things and it's another form of holding oneself accountable. Congrats once again : ).


Hattieeeeee, what's wrong with you girl? moving the scale around like that! hahaha :rofl: :) I can relate! I used to do the same exact thing! Congratulations on the 1 lb. and eating OP and exercising :carrot::carrot:. As far as not eating any candy, I think that is a great accomplishment too! :carrot: good for you! : ) .

urockmom, miss ya sweet lady. I hope that your feeling okay. I had some soup yesterday. Last week when I went to the store that day I picked up a couple cans of cambells soup (hadn't eaten that in ages) to have some backup while sick. Well I finally tried some yesterday and it was good! The hot soup soothed my throat too. Well anyways, I guess it's new. It is called harvest select light, savory chicken with vegetables. There are 2 serv. in a can and only 80 cals a serv, low in fat (10), 3grams sugar and no msg or artificial coloring in it. I put a little fresh sqeezed lemon and pepper in it. Ladies, it's good back up! I need to get some more. urock mom, feel better :hug:

As for me, yesterday went very well. Friday is weigh day and as long as I don't feel bloated I will go on the scale (due for TOM this weekend). I will see how it goes but it is especially important for me to have plenty of water this week. For dinner, I am planning either cheese omelette with veggies or roast chicken with salad. I really need to go to market real soon, I should feel well enough to do that tomorrow.
Have a super and successful day :) keep up the great work everyone.

Christiannnnnnnnn, wtg!!!!! :carrot::carrot: keep up the great work :)

Hi ladies!

Christian WOOHOO on the loss!!!

Lene: What a workout, thats amazin. I think I can do maybe 15 crunches, lol, thats sad.

Hattie: I hope I dont sound dumb, can you explain to me a little about clean eating, what to eat... what not to eat. Thanks
Good for yoy not getting into the halloween candy, I had 1 peice... I feel good about it though becasue in the past years I would eat it off and on all night, lol.

I've been doing good ladies.
Except for yesterday.... I didnt any real food. My ANNOYING fiance insisted on bring oreo cookies into the house knowing my junk food weakness and thats not all... he also made a batch of oatmeal cookies.
Needless to say I snacked on them all day its a wonader that....
IM DOWN ANOTHER LB TODAY!!!!
I dont know how but hay, I'll take it.
That means if I lose 6 more lbs I'll make my original Thanksgiving goal, you ladies think I can do it???

Hope everyone has a great day.
Its Tuesday Biggest Loser night!

Yes :D Shy- You can do it :yes:

Go Shy...Go Shy!! :cheer:

Hi, I'm here :D
My Dh took off work, kids had off school and we did a lot of running around together today. We went out to lunch and I behaved. I didn't get out to run today :( but I will hop on the bike for an hour or so.

Christian~ :carrot::carrot::carrot: yay on the loose jeans! Great job!!!

Hattie~ I'm so proud of you for staying away from the candy. I couldn't do it the first 2 days but I'm good now. I'll do my best to eat clean.

Fullsteam~I'll be officially weighing in on Friday too. I hope we both see losses that day. I also need to get more healthy choices in the house. It's been another busy week.

Shy~ you can lose 6lbs, absolutely!!!!

Have a great night!!

lene- Way to go on eating good yesterday, I know for me it is hard too, my hubby wants to go eat at all kinds of places that I cant :lol: He is doing the Body For Life diet and he gets a whole day to cheat and let me tell ya...the cookies, donuts, chips and junk he puts away that day would blow your mind :dizzy: I just have to avoid being in the same room with him while he does it :yes:

Well I am down ANOTHER pound this morning so I am thrilled!! I dont know if I mentioned it before, but I started the Micheal Thurman 6 week body makeover Saturday and it has been great so far, I figured I will do this until Thanksgiving and see how far it takes me and then if it isnt too hard to keep on it, I will do it until Christmas as well. I am desperate to lose the last 20 pounds I have not ever lost fully, once I got down to 142 but I was on Phenermine so I am ready to do it naturally this time and so far so good ;)
Have a great one ladies :grouphug:

Good morning ladiesssssssss, well it's almost noon now, lol : )


Lene, sounds like it was a nice day with dh and the kids, wtg on behaving at lunch.


Shy and Christian, congrats on the loss! :carrot::carrot: Christian, is the michael thurman body makeover the advertisement on T.V? I'm not sure it that's the one I am thinking of or not. Either way, it sounds like it's working great for you....keep up the awesome work all.

As for me, I have been puttering around all morning catching up on a few things around here. I am well enough to do things now and it feels good to move my tail again. Yesterday went well but I didn't get enough water in to my liking so this is high on my priority list for today. I better get back to work, hope you all have a great day.....catch up with you l ater on. :hug:

Hi everyone!
Nothing new to report. Just wanted to check in.

Christie~ I've always been curious about Michael Thurman's program. I'm glad it seems to be working. Congratulations on another lb. down. How's your home reorganization projects going? Did you start the girls room yet?

Fullsteam~I need to make sure I get my water in today too. I have to get some cleaning done and I'll make sure I carry a bottle with me from room to room.

Okay. Enough computer time for me.
I'll check in later

Hi chicks! :wave: I'm back....

Sorry I have been so quiet. Ty very much to all for the nice words of comfort and encouragement with the cold. It has really, really been knocking me around since Friday. :kickbutt:

Given that, I can report some good news & some not so good news. Good news: I have lost 1 pound since last week & since that short dip into the bowl of Halloween candy I have been staying out of it. I have also only missed one day of exercise. Not so good news: I haven't really been eating OP this week and think that I haven't been keeping to my calorie count but can't tell how far off because I have been too tired to log in stuff on FitDay. So, we'll see what happens on WI on Friday.

As for you lovely ladies...:woohoo: you guys sound like you have rededicated yourselves to your Thanksgiving goals and are really doing well!

Shy & Christian- :congrat: on the losses!!
Lene-way to go on the exercise. I can't imagine doing that many crunches!!!
Fullsteam-glad that you are feeling better and I can't wait to say the same. :)
Hattie-Awesome job on the candy and while I don't move the scale around on the floor, I do get on, then off, then on, then off, then on, then off...in the hopes that it will say something different. :D
mkat & barbara-where are 'ya gals?

You have all inspired me to really, really push through the next 3 weeks no matter how I feel. So, my mini-goals are 1) to be more consistent on the water. (This is usually not at all a problem but I have been completely off track on this for the last week. :dunno:) and 2) to eat an apple a day until Thanksgiving. I am exactly half way through my challenge and time is running out!!! I have to lose 8 :eek: pounds by Thanksgiving and I think that is going to be really, really, really hard. BUT I promise to try.

I, too, do better when I post more often and feel that you guys are holding me accountable so I will be here at least once a day until Turkey Day!

Hope everyone is having a great day!

Good afternoon lovey ladies.

Christian: WTG on another lb lost forever!!!!

fullsteam: Good for you for making sure you catch up on your water itake. I know I don't drink near enough.

lene: Congrats on the loss. Just stick around here daily for the motivation and I know you can reach your Thanksgiving goal.

I'm feeling good today....
My eating had been awsome and I'm doing more and more exercise.
Today I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, may not sound like a whole lot but I put it on the interval training workout, IT KICKED MT BUTT!
On some of those hill I thought I'd just fall over and it was hard to not just give up in the middle of the workout but I did it!
Enough computer time for me to. ttyl <3

Hi everyone:wave:

I was caught up in the election...

Christian: WAY TO GO!!!! You are awesome!! Back on the losing road again:turkey:

Luckymom: What I meant by eating clean...eating OP without anything unhealthy. If you are calorie counting that would be not including oreos in your calories.:smug: AND...I have no doubt that you can lose 6lbs by Thanksgiving! GO! GO! :running:

Hey another idea...who wants to pledge to post at least once everyday until Thanksgiving? I will!

Urockmom: So glad to see you back! Glad you are feeling better! Congrats on the loss!! I had to laugh about the on then off then on...I do that too..just around the room:rofl:

Lene: Wow! You can really work out! 14 miles? :bike2:

Fullsteam: I also write everything down and I find it is absolutely great! I can always look for ideas on those days I can't figure what I am going to have. :write: I also write down activity or non-activity with excuse so I can see it and be honest the next time I try to use that excuse. Writing it down keeps me on track. I got a cute little notebook that goes everywhere with me. The notebook also has a little flap that I keep a calorie counter(from online) and an old pic of myself (thinner days). I am now on my second notebook and was thrilled when I finished the first. Just something healthy completed gives me good feelings.:shrug:

I missed my exercise on Tuesday night and this morning. :( I am going to do something tonight!! Really ...I am. I think I lost two more lbs but I am kind of nervous to post because it tends to go up and down. I don't like to post until I am sure. So I will wait until tomorrow.
Here's to our health and happiness!!!:cheers:

Hi everyone!!

It has been another wonderful day :D

Fullsteam- It is the same one from TV, I watched the extreme makeover show and decided to see if it works as well as they say it does ...so we shall see right ;)

lene- I have dont just a little in their rooms so far, but I shampooed the carpet in the family room today..next on to the laundry room and then I will hit Megans room, I am feeling much better just seeing the changes from the kitchen though, it was a wreck :lol:

urockmom- I will be looking for you everyday now girl...we can do it!! :cheer:

Shy- Way to go on not quitting in the middle of that workout :carrot:

Hattie- I will be looking for your weigh in tommorow, you rock girl! :hug:

Well I am off to bed, I am so sleepy tonight, guess it was shampooing that carpet , catch you all in the morning :wave:

Good morning team!
I am just doing my morning check in so I will not cheat :lol: So far so good! 5 days and no mistakes, here is to 22 more! :carrot:
How is your day so far?? ;)

Sorry I haven't been on lately. I just lot all motivation after I was sick and then TOM came. I finally got back to eating right, but I haven't exercised in a week. I'm going to today. Thankfully, I have lost what I gained (just some ounces) and a pound. I don't know if I'll make it to my goal, but it should be close.

Hope everyone is having a good Thursday! :carrot:

Barb- You can do it sis! Way to to go getting back on track, You have done so well since September and I know you will reach any goal you have set for yourself :yes:

Good morning everyone :)

Sounds like everyone is rocking it! :carrot::carrot: We have exactly 3 weeks from today until Thanksgiving.

urockmom, so nice to see you back! :) I'm sorry to hear that that cold has been "kicking" you around, you give it a good :kickbutt: kickback. Hang in there , you will get better. As for your good news, I think that is terrific! I really do! The fact that you were able to lose a lb. (and congrats on that :carrot:) and even do exercise while not feeling well, I don't know how you managed that one. I havn't exercised in 2 weeks! I still have some coughing fits and the bronch. but as of a few days now not feeling sick no more so I think I'm going to need to give myself a good kick to get back to it urockmom. I got out of the groove! I didn't feel like I was OP either (eating was erratic) and it bugged me but I think your doing amazing under the circumstances and in general so hang in there, things will begin to stabilize as your feeling better. :hug:

Lene, I carried around my big mug of a cup with me everywhere yesterday! lol. I got in a lot of water and it flushed some fluids out for sure, I just love that feeling. I felt hungry a bit after lunch so I drank some more water and picked up the vaccum cleaner and started vacuuming and keeping busy....then more water! That hunger or inkling to have something passed after a short while. THe T.V is bad, as all they show are food commercials to tease and tempt us! I'm going off on a tangent now :D.

Luckymom, I am glad your feeling good and eating awesome, etc. :) wtg girl! :cheer2: on the exercise, sounds like you got a great workout. Keep up the good work : ).

Hi Hattie : ) That's neat about the little notebook that goes everywhere with you : ). You know something? You just gave me a great idea! I record my exercise too but when I dont do it, I dont record WHY! That would be an absolutely perfect thing for me to do right now...yeahh, ty :hug:
Goodluck with the weigh-in, you have been working so hard and you have hung in there despite any frustration or stall...that is inspiring! Keep up the great work : ).

Christian, wtg on another wonderful day! :cheer: Keep rockin' it sis : ).
Ohhh, regarding the Michael Thurman....so it is the same thing I was thinking of. THat looks like a super program, DH saw it once on T.V and was very interested in pursuing it. Regarding the cleaning, I always feel better when the house is in order and you know, a clean house seems to help along with my clean eating too, it's wild. lol


As for me, yesterday went very well and as planned. I feel like things are getting back to normal and I have a grip on things so that's a good feeling. A lot of water on the agenda for today as well.
The weather is miserable here ladies, rainy and grey. Apparently the sun wont be out until Sunday so I best keep as busy as possible. If I'm smart, I will hop on the treadmill today. I am not sick no more and quite frankly I am wondering if I got lazy, gulp! This is something I am going to have to work on so this is def. up there as my primary goals.
I think everyone is doing awesome, it's a new day for us all...let it be a great and successful day for us. I am thinking about my meal plans for the day (since yesterday). I had planned to go grocery shopping and get a roast chicken for tonight but I am super hesitant to go in this horrendous rain. I have some frozen cooked haddock on hand that I cooked last week. I never really freeze anything (until recently), can you freeze cooked fish like that? Does anyone know? Do you think it's still good?

I just saw the new posts! morning CHristian and barb :)

CHristian, right on! :high:


Hi barb : ). wtg on getting back on track. I hope your feeling better now. That is super that you lost what you gained. My goal is way up there too, I will know more tomorrow. I am going to just do the best I can as well, the important thing is to just do our best and eat healthy. Keep up the good work. OOps, I ahve to go, kitty broke in here to come and see me, going to check on my baby.

Fullsteam- You sure can freeze that fish, I do it sometimes, just be sure to re heat it on medium heat in the microwave when you rewarm it :yes:

Good morning everyone! :wave:

Hope everyone is having a healthy, OP day. Busy morning this morning as DD had oral surgery so I had to be up and about and am now on call with ice, water, advil, etc. Anyway, we'll get through it. I wasn't able to exercise yesterday due to crazy schedule and parent-teacher conferences so I am feeling bad about that but I did stay OP, drank all my water, and had my apple.

Barbara- GREAT to have you back and here is some :dust: to keep that motivation up for the next three weeks.

Fullsteam-You get on that treadmill and I'll get on that elliptical. Let's kick it together!! :kickbutt:

Hattie-We both have weigh ins tomorrow. Let's keep our fingers crossed all day! :)

Shy- Way to go on the exercise! I do the elliptical all the time but I can't handle the hills. You go girl!

Christie-Congrats on the 5 days! I know you can make it all the way.

Everyone else--Have a great day! Drink that water! And let's keep :carrot: to Turkey Day!

Oh, one more thing, I don't know where it's gone but back in Sept. there was a post that said it has been proven that the more disorganized you are, the more likely it is that you will be overweight. So...keep on cleaning! :D

urockmom- sending prayers for your DD hope she heals up quick :angel: And now that you said being organized helps with not being overweight, well I just have to clean now ;) :D And way to go for staying OP :cheer:

I have to post and run. I worked at 4AM and have lots to do and if I sit I'll get sleepy. I'll check in a little later after
* I do one load of laundry
* make a grocery list
* write 2 letters
* drink 2 glasses of water
* and 150 crunches
I know ridiculous that I posted that but thought it my keep me on task.

Later Gators! :D:D

morning ladies!

I know my eating will be good today but I soooo do not want to exercise. I kinda don't think I will even though I know I need to.
I feel like a toddler " I DONY WANNA DO IT" LOL.

BTW I lost another lb.
5 more lbs to reach my goal!

Go SHY!!!! WOW!! You are melting chic...and what would you tell your toddler?? We tell them it is good for them and that it will be over before you know it ;)...I know I know....I do the same thing :yes:

lene- Hey girl, you post whatever helps you here, I may start doing the same thing, I got the laundry room partly done this morning and have rested some today, I have TOPS tonight so I wanted to just chill a little, I go out of town with my grandma tommorow so I may not be on much, but I will check in later tonight to check up on you ladies!

Hi everyone:wave:

I love you guys!! You are all the best!!!! :grouphug:

I went on the scale this morning and the two pounds were back.
I am just going to wait patiently. I know it will happen but have no idea why it goes up and down like that. :dunno: I am eating OP and clean and still exercising.
I will check tomorrow and see what happens.

Congrats to Christian, Luckymom, and Barb on the losses! :congrat:

Lene, Fullsteam, and urockmom you are awesome and keep it going! :flow1:

Hattie- I am sure those 2 pounds will be gone in no time! You rock chic! ;)

Hi my ladies, planwise it has been okay, I mean I absolutely had no appetite today! My kitty sick again and then the other kitty, omg! I hate to complain and to make matters worse when I talked to my mom today I ended up balling, I can't believe it, I really cant! We have been through so much tish year with daddy getting very sick and all and the last thing I want to do is upset my mom, who is my best freind, and me like a big baby ended up crying on the phone! God! I called her back at 9:30 to let her know I was okay..........that woman is an angel! An angel she is I tell you! Anyways, I am mad at myself for doing that....I am really trying to take care of my parents right now and the las tthing they need are more worries! I just got so upset aobut my kitties and all. Oh I am sorry for going on this way, I guess I just need to vent! The extra stress did not make me hungry, on the contrary, I feel like eating nothing at allllllllllll! This is not good e ither! Not good! Im sorry to vent this way..........jeesh! Well, I am glad tomorrow is a new day and yes I will eat! Catch you all tomorrow.

Fullsteam- Hang in there sis, and you feel free to vent anytime you need to, that is what we are here for, to cheer you on during the good times, and then luv you through the rough ones :hug: Sometimes when we get so stressed out, the only thing that helps is to vent, so you did the right thing.
Keep us posted on your mom,dad,and kitty K ;)

Well all, I am off to take my hubbys grandma to see her sister today, so I may not be on much, I am going to pack my food so I dont have to cheat, I will see you all later this afternoon :wave:

Good morning my dear ladies,

I came in to apologize for last night and I saw your post Christian, oh you! Thank you so much, you made me feel so much better about that little rant! Your a real sweety! :hug: have a nice time with your grandma today : ).


Girls, you are all wonderful!

urockmom, how is DD today? I hope he is feeling better. How are you doing? I h ope your feeling better and better every day! I like that kick butt emoticon : ). You have the elliptical at home? Those are so popular and you burn a lot of calories on those, yes?

Leneee, 4 a.m? and you still posted and put your crunches in there too! :) You go girl!


Hattie, aw you! Love you too :hug: ty sweety, you are awesome too! You hang in there with that scale, you are doing sooooooo good Hattie, keep up the great work! : )

luckymom, wtg! :) congrats on losing another pound! :broc:


As for me, I am feeling much better today. Tis a new day and I woke up with a new outlook. I guess I had been holding it in and kaboom! lol. ohh, I weighed in and am down 1 lb. and this is with TOM any day now so I am very hopeful of a good loss this coming week. I will need to very good of course too! Lots of water again on the agenda for today and I really have an inkling for roast chicken so DH and I will go pick one up after work.
Ladies, I hope you all have an awesomeeeeeee day! Keep up the awesome work and Happyyyyyyy Friday! :)

Hi Girls!

My scoop:
Ran 3 miles last night, 30 man push-ups and 150 crunches.
lost 2 lbs this week :D
Bought new clothes (all size 8's and mediums) last night
eating OP so far today
need to get more H2O in for today

Fullsteam~Yeah on the 1lb loss!!!:carrot: Sorry about your Dad and furbabies. I can understand why you were so stressed. :hug: I normally eat and binge through stressful times. I hope you had more of an appetite today. Enjoy your chicken tonight.

Christie~I hope you enjoyed your visit today and had a nice trip. Good thinking about packing your own goodies.

Hattie~ love u 2! Don't worry about those 2lbs. They'll be off before you know it.

Shy~ great job on another 1lb lost! Did you end up exercising or did you cut yourself a break?


Great Job Everyone!!! I need to go figure out something for dinner tonight.

Hey girls!

Lene~ Man pushups???? Are you serious???? I can do about 15 girly pushups and that is it. I don't think I can do 1 man pushup! You are awesome!! And size 8's! :cool:

Fullsteam~So glad that you are feeling better today. As Christie said, we are here for all rants and jubilation so bring it on anytime. Hope kitties are better and Dad too!

Christie~Hope you had a terrific outing today!

Hattie~So here's how I try to think about those pounds. Imagine that they are like that yucky mucus guy from the Musinex commercials. The longer they have been planted in the neighborhood, the tougher they are to evict. Your two pounds went out the front door but snuck around to the back and are trying to pitch a tent in the backyard. But, you are not going to let them and they will be gone quickly because they haven't put down roots. You will evict them in no time!!!!

luckymom~Awesome job on the loss you will be at goal before we know it!

As for me, it was a really good scale day as I am down 3 pounds for the week and am back in the race to Thanksgiving in a big way. :D I have to lose 6 pounds in 3 weeks, which seems tough but doable. I really have still not been able to exercise everyday the way I usually do so for the last 3 days I dropped my calories down to about 1200 (usually around 1500-1600) and I think that it did the trick to evict my own nasty pounds.

We are going to a football game tonight so I am going to have some healthy snacks right now-including my apple-so I stay away from the fries, etc. but I feel so good about the scale movin' again that I think it won't be too much of a temptation.

:hug: to everyone!!!

Fullsteam: Oh...I wish I could give you a real hug! I have 2 dogs, 1 cat, and 9 hermit crabs. I love them like they are my babies. Since my real babies are now 22 and 24, the pets fill that position. My cat is about 15 years old and I know that soon she is going to start declining. I try to not even think about it. I am so sorry that you are feeling that pain. Don't you ever think that you are bothering us and have to apologize to us!! We are here for you!!! Through good and bad, thick and thin....forever! Your mom probably feels good when you can cry with her...that way she feels that she is still needed.
Congrats on your 1 lb. loss!!!! Thanks for the encouraging words.

urockmom: Your analogy cracked me up! I wish I could just cough and get those yucky two pounds out that door again. Congrats on the 3 lb loss!!!! You are incredible.

Lene: 2 lbs!! Great!! But no wonder...man pushups...I don't think I could do one of them. Forget the crunches!! Wow, keep it up!! Maybe I will nickname you size 8.

Christian: Have fun or I hope you had fun. Good job on the planning. It is always better to be prepared!

Luckymom: so.. did you exercise? Who won the toddler or the grown up?

Nothing new to post yet... eating clean and working my butt off.

lene- WOOO HOO!! Size 8!!! You are an inspiration to all of us chic :yes: Way to go on your success :party:

urockmom- You sure do rock girl! 3 pounds :dance: I am so proud of you!!

Hattie- Clean eating and exercise is the way to get this done, and you are doing so AWSOME!! I just know you will reach any goal you have set for yourself, you are one determined chic :hug:

Well ladies I finished my first week of Micheal Thurmans plan and lost 9.5 pounds total since last Saturday, now I did eat that pizza last Friday night and it had put me back up 5 of the pounds I had lost, (water weight) BUT even at that 4.5 pounds are real I just know it and I am so thankful to have found this plan, I will not cheat until Thansgiving and who knows how much I can lose by then right ;)

OOPs Fullsteam- I missed your post, I am so glad your outlook changed, sometimes we all have those days and having each other sure can make the sun a little brighter on cloudy days huh?? Your the sweetie ;) :grouphug:

Good morning Ladies : )

Ty for the support and kind words. My daddy is fine now! : ) has been fine for a while. He had a massive HA last october (he died and they brought him back) and was in the hospital many months. It's a long story and it was a long journey, they d idn't think he would make it for a while there but he did and miracles surely exist. They even called him miracle man! I would pick up mom and we would be at the hospital day in and day out, it was hard for us all but we fought like the dickens for daddy and we are very blessed and very happy that he is fine today! This past july he had heart failure and was sick for awhile but they now finally found the right meds and he is doing very very well! : ) He just needs to watch his salt intake and make sure to exercise to strengthen his heart. If you saw him today, you would never know he had a HA, he is handsome too! : ) anyways my dear ladies, what I meant was because all mom has been through, I try to protect her from any additional worries....Hattie, I think your right though...I think she would want me to reach out to her if I am upset about something. So in a nutshell, we are very very lucky that all is well. We can't risking having him catch cold so that's why I havn't seen my parents in 3 weeks and why I was pouty too but I am happy because soon, real soooooooon I will get to see them! :yes:


I am also so happy to come in and read your great news ladies :)


Leneeeeee, congratulationssssssss on the loss and all your hard work! : ) That is so awesome. My apetite is absolutely fine now, too fine! lol ;) keeping a major eye on myself. I am awed by the 30 man push ups too! Congrats on your new clothes too! Oh how nice! : ) I bet you feel dynamite! Did you get some sexy booties to go with your pants too? lol. I just love boots this time of year.

urockmom, hi there : ) Congratulationsssssss as well on the loss :) I'm real happy for you as well. wtg! I hope you had a great time at the football game last night and what a smart idea bringing in your own snacks.

Hattie, ty for your kind words. I have 4 kitties and a little pomeranian, they are indeed my little darlings. Where do the hermit crabs live? How do you care for them? That must be one of the pics of your doggie that you have up there, he is very handsome and stoic looking! Regarding eating clean and exercising, keep rocking it girl! :).

Christian, hope you had a nice time yesterday....you keep up with that great work, your on a roll.

As for me, aside from a few cramps here and there, feeling pretty good! I am happy it's the weekend and I have DH home for company. Tomorrow is my Bday and we are planning to go to dinner tonight. I am looking forward to it but really consience of not over eating this weekend. We might go back to that seafood restaurant and it will be okay there as I can get that haddock dish. Next weekend, I have an anniversary dinner to attend and then a belated bday party for me at my moms house so It's important to me to be OP a.m.a.p in the interim. Time for me to move my tail. What a nice way it was for me to start my day,, coming in and reading all your posts and news....keep up the awesome work ladies and have a super duper weekend :hug: Looking forward to chatting soon.

Christiannnnnnnnn, we were posting at the same time again! lol :) That is so awesome that you completed your first week of Micahel Thurman! :carrot: keep up the great work and have a terrific day : )

Christie~you lost 4.5+lbs. this week on Thurman's plan???? Are you kidding me??? I'm so excited for you. When you have a chance could you give us the gist of what his plan involves? :carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot::carrot:

Fullsteam~ Our soon to be Birthday Girl!! I hope you and DH enjoy your weekend together.

Urock~ I hope you enjoyed your football game lastnight! Congrats on the 3lb loss! :carrot: Your goal is completely within reach.

Hattie~ great job staying on track!

Nothing new to report.
Dh and I are going to a benefit dinner w/dancing and the whole shabang. I didn't exercise today so I better shake my money maker tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend.

Hi everyone:wave:

Fullsteam: :bday2you: :balloons: :woo: :bday2:

Lene: Did you shake your booty last night?

urockmom: How was the football game? Did you stay away from those fries?

Christian: Wow! You are really rockin it!!!

That is my girl dog. Harley. I have a boy dog soon to be pictured. Colby. I keep my hermit crabs in a 40 gal tank. Yes 40! I had three in a 12 gal tank and realized I wanted a bigger one so that I could have fun decorating it. I went to the store with my dh and he suggested the 40gal. I was going for 20. I then needed more crabs. So I bought 4 more. They need their food and water changed daily and spot cleaning in the tank. Deep clean of tank every three months. You have to keep the tank at a certain temp and humidity level. I have two more in my 12 gal tank at work. (elementary school) They are pretty cool to watch...when they are not buried for molting. I will post some pics soon. They all have names..Mac, PC, Rosie, Storm, Vista, Crabby Patty, Apple, Sluggo, and Rawlings. Maybe too much info??? I get carried away.

I just saw "Secret Life of Bees" yesterday. Did anyone read that book? The movie was great! I went with two girlfriends and we all cried. I haven't been to a movie with girlfriends since I was in high school. It was great!

I have a sore throat today....uh oh! What was the first thought? Oh maybe I shouldn't do exercise and just rest. I am going to "just do it" and not fall into that trap of excuses!

See you later chics...

:bday2you: Fullsteam ~ Hope you have a terrific day!

Lene~Hope you had a great time last night with DH and really got your groove on!:dancer:

Hattie~Sorry you are not feeling well today. You take care of yourself and have some soup.

Christie~ Wow! Over 4#s in one week! You must be exercising like crazy. Count me in with Hattie, what is involved in this thing?

I stayed far away from the fries at the game and did a ton of "exercise" yesterday since we spent the whole day getting the house prepped for winter. (Cleaning out gardens & flower beds, washing windows, stacking wood, moving mountains of leaves, putting away outdoor furniture, etc., etc., etc.) My shoulders are killing me this morning! :eek:

I did read Secret Life of Bees awhile back with book club and really enjoyed it. I haven't seen the movie since I hardly ever go to the movie after I've read the book because it is always so disappointing. Next on my movie list is the new Bond, but I'll go with DH as it isn't really a gal pal thing. OH, DD is recovering well from her surgery. Thanks for the concern! I am off now as other DD has try-outs today. She is a big volleyball player. (She is also 5'10" so she is just big. :D) Then a full day of Sunday laundry! :p

I'll check back later. Hope everyone has a good day!

Happy Birthday Fullsteam!!!!
 

:bday2you::bday2you::celebrate::woo::gift: Enjoy your day girl!!! You are an incredible blessing to all of us :hug:

For you ladies who have questions about the program I am on, I will try to PM you this afternoon so I dont get in trouble giving out any info that I shoudnt, I can tell you to go to Micheal Thurmans homepage though, and take the Body Blueprint test and it will tell you your body type and such, I am down 10 pounds now and I am amazed to see the scale moving at a rapid pace , I really am not exercising much either, maybe a mile a day of walking and that has been about it. I hate to run off but I gotta get ready for church, catch you all later today :wave: