Here I am!
 

First things first...Hattie-:bday2::bday2you::celebrate::gift:, I hope it was the best Birthday ever :yes: oh and I weigh in first thing in the moring before breakfast- in my B-day suit :eek: :lol:

Lene- Cakes??? You rock girl! I would be back to 205 in no time if I had that job, you are awsome!! Also I am in the same boat as far as wanting to enjoy the holidays and sush, I am pretty secure where I am now too, but I will try to maintain through Christmas and then as you said, Valentines Challenge...here we come right ?? ;)

urockmom- A chainsaw??? You crack me up girl :rofl: and as far as working at the church, you are such a blessing for giving of yourself during this time :hug:

Fullsteam- Way to go on those 7 pounds :woohoo::congrat: You should be VERY proud of yourself, I know I am proud of you, this time of year people are notorious for gaining and well, you lost weight and that takes alot of determination :hug:

SBD Sass- Relax sis, it will be ok, I look at it this way, Thanksgiving is just one day, I decide whether to have a piece of granmas pie or not and if I want a sliver I will have one and then jump back on track, I feel like it is punishment to not enjoy it or to have to obsess about what I am going to eat that day, BUT if it is what you want to do, then you just stay strong and stick to your guns, you can do it , I know you can :hug:

Well the concert was AMAZING!!! I had to stand outside in the cold to get where I wanted too though as it was standing room only so if you wanted a good spot you had to be in line first to get it...my friend and I stood for over 2 and a half hours in about 35 degree weather but we got awsome spots and it really was worth it, I could also tell that my weightloss helped me tremendously, I mean we stood up for over 8 hours and I think I jumped up and down for 2 of them :lol: and I didnt even hurt afterwards, I felt like a teenager for sure and I am so glad I got to experience it :D I also got a new purse and a pair of jeans while I was at Penneys and I love the way I feel in those pants! I left the dressing room in a smile and I used to leave with disgust so that was huge for me :cheer2: Oh and I didnt quite make my Thanksgiving goal either, BUT I am 12.5 pounds lighter than when I started and I am ok with that, now to just maintain that during Christmas!:woohoo::goodscale I will try to post a few concert pics later today ladies , Keep up the great work and know I am here if you need me :hug:

HA! When do I weigh myself? That's an easy one-whenever I am lightest!!! :lol:

No, really, what I do is weigh myself in the morning when I get dressed to take DD to school, so this is after my coffee but before breakfast, and then later in the morning after my workout, also before breakfast. Whichever one is lighter is the one I go with for that day. Although most days they are the same. ;)

Sass~I'm with Christie. Relax about Thanksgiving. Granted facing two meals is hard but just take small portions of the things you love and larger portions of the vegetables-assuming they aren't drowning in cream of mushroom soup or butter! :D It's one day on a long journey. Enjoy it!!!

Christie~So glad that you had a great time at the concert! I am sure that all those workouts helped your jumping!

I am going to pick up the turkey today and try to wrestle into my already full fridge. I am really, really trying to lose 2 more pounds before Thanksgiving as then I'll be half-way on my journey. (Just seems like it will be a great mental boost!)

I'll check back later! :grouphug: :dust:

Concert pics
 

Here are a few pics from the concert!

Thanks for the words of encouragement guys. It's just that I'm losing pounds nicely right now and I don't want to mess it up. I'm about to go look up the nutrition facts about cranberry sauce.

Have a good day everyone!

Hiiiiii ladies :)

Miss you all. I am getting off to an awfully late start today and I have so much to do. As much as I enjoyed all of the social events the past few weeks I really like to have some free time now to just relax and catch up with things around the house. I need to organize my clothes too, they are thrown on my bedroom dresser from trying on stuff! lol
I want to say thank you so much to all of you for your encouragement and support, thanks girls! :hug: The shower on saturday was lovely and boy did they have quite the spread! I had a very light lunch and then ate a bit of everything on my plate at dinner. I did okay sat. but was completely not OP on sunday. I feel like I am floundering a bit and a bit worried about the long holiday weekend. Dh will be home thurs.-sun which I am absolutely thrilled about but we like to eat together so I am very conscience of not over doing it. I snuck a peek at the scale and am up a pound, so by sat. I need to get rid of that lb. and shooting to get rid of another lb. by months end.
I have to get going, need to make some calls...but wanted to wish you all a super duper day. I'll catch up with you all again soon. A big hug for you all, ty again my dear ladies and keep up the great work.

Hey guys!
I have an idea, I will post a new thread for our Christmas Challenge today and I wanted to make it so that you will all recognize it and know where to go for after Thanksgiving, I dont expect any of us to be able to post much from now till Friday or even after the weekend, so I was thinking of a name for us...here are some to pick from

Losing til Christmas Challenge
Christmas Chics Challenge
Chics maintaining thru Christmas

Which on do you guys like? :grouphug:

Fullsteam- Right back at you girl :hug: I am sure you will have alot of fun with the hubby, just enjoy your time together ;)

I like either #1 or #2...but I like number 2 the best. I must admit that I was looking for the Christmas challenge thread last night, but there wasn't one. I'd like to subscribe to it now...I have no patience. :lol:

Yahoo! Christian's back! I missed you! Glad you had a great time. Love the pics! I would vote for #2 Christmas Chics Challenge. Any is fine!

Fullsteam: Don't be discouraged. You are doing awesome!

urockmom: You have the best sense of humor! You make me laugh all the time.


Thankful today for: Laughter! Thank God we can find things to laugh about. Where would we be if we couldn't laugh?

Hi, I read everyone's post but don't have time to respond to everything and I'm so very sorry for that. So to all my chicks good luck until Thursday. I have family coming in tomorrow night. My house needs help I have things to bake yet tonight and I have to work at 5AM Wed AM. My children are doing their best to drive me crazy.
I love you ladies and today and everyday I am thankful for getting to share this journey with you.

I'm psyched for the next challenge to start. You guys know I'm just trying to maintain till Christmas but I know others may have different goals, so the title of our thread doesn't matter to me, as long as you are all there.:hug:

Fullsteam~ I made the spanakopita yesterday and stuck it in the freezer I wanted to bake it and eat right then and there. Thanks again!

Ok ladies, I made a new challenge thread and Christmas Chics Challenge it is.... see you all there :hug:

good morningggg ladies :)

urockmom, wtg on helping feed all of those families. Frozen turkeys sure are heavy! It was freezing out that day too. Hope you wrestled that turkey into the fridge okay! lol : ) ty for the words of encouragement and for that willpower dust.

Hattie, thanks girl. Oh, I weigh myself in the morning before I have eaten anything and in my birthday suit as well :lol:

Christian, thanks : ). I am looking forward to having DH home, enjoy your time with family as well : )Ty for starting a new thread for us!

Lene, you are so welcome : ). You must be a busy bee getting everything ready. Have a beautiful time.

Hi sbd sass and lucky mom : )

I woke up to a nice sunny day and am thankful to see the sun today. I have cleaning to do today and last minute errands at the market tonight. I know that everyone is busy getting ready for Thanksgiving with the food prep etc. and not sure when we will all talk again by thanksgiving so I wish you all A HAPPY THANGSIVING :thanks2: Have a wonderful time with your families ladies and enjoy your Thanksgiving meals, we owe it to ourselves;).
Talk again soon, god bless you all :hug:

I achieved my Thanksgiving Challenge GOAL!!!!! After the first two weeks in November and crying...I DID IT!!!! :carrot:

Congrats SBD!!!! :congrat: :turkey:

Looking forward to the xmas challenge!!!

I will check in tomorrow because that is my official weigh in day for Thanksgiving. I don't think I will make my second goal but I am proud that I made my first goal and added 3lbs. to that one. Total of 13 lbs.

I couldn't have done it without you guys!!!!

I hope everyone continues on with the Christmas Chics Challenge that Christian has set up. I need you all! I still worry about Luckymom and hope she comes home for Christmas.

I'll check in tomorrow...until then...

Congrats SBD and Hattie!!!!!!! :carrot::carrot::carrot: I am so proud of both of you!!!

Have A Wonderful Thanksgiving Ladies!!

I will be thinking of all of you. My MIL gets here tonight so I won't be back to the board until Friday. Enjoy yourselves and please be careful if you are traveling.

Urock~ I was making your sweet potatoes and had a question. And in my tired little head I thought "I better go call her" like going to call you was something I always do. LOL See how much I like you. :D

Okay I have lots and lots to do. I really must go. Hugs to all of you and I'm eager to hear how everyone did on the challenge. Take care!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!!

:turkey::thanks1::happ3::thanks2:

I lost 1 more lb. for my final log in on this thread. I am jumping over to the Christmas Chics Challenge.

Everyone enjoy the day!!! We deserve it!

I am sooooo Thankful today!!

One more thing.... YOU ALL ARE THE BEST!!!!!

THANK YOU!!