This is my entire day! I am not sure what was in my water but this is litterally exactly how I feel!!

I called the girls at my weight loss center and they just said... "hang in there and tomorrows a new day". Yeah a new day I pass mediterranean, thai and bagel restaurants and think... I miss that so much I could just quit. Its that bad. It doesn't help that my husband eats whatever but this is wayy bigger and deeper than that.

***So mad at myself... and I didn't even cheat.***
:mad:

Well, today was good...and then bad...sorry Sandy! :) LOL

I did well for breakfast, had 1/2 a bagel and didn't even finish that...had some o.j. with it. I was filing and there were donuts 2 feet away that I could smell, and damn they smelled good! I didn't have any though. Then at WW, I hit my 5% weight loss goal (go me!) We had a potluck with healthy alternatives to the normal "diet" food. Well, it was a buffet, and it was WW food, but I know I ate beyond my points. Had a small Milky Way (the bite size one, that's literally a bite). So not too terrible. Then? I went home and ate pizza! My downfall. Oh well. I was going to skip the gym tonight, in fact, this is about the time that I arrive. So what am I gonna do? I'm going to get off this computer, get dressed, and my punishment (or should I say "to make up for") the pizza, I'm going to the gym. I need to go after that fiasco. I gotta tell you, the pizza was good though!

So, I'm not going to say off the wagon, I am going to say that I am "calorie cycling." LOL Hey...lay off...I'm making up for it with a workout! :)

AJ: Way to say no! I've been saying no for weeks, so I think I deserved the treat...it's all about moderation.

Lindy: GREAT JOB eating out!

Have a great night!

I did pretty well today. I'm calorie guestimating... I estimate I had 1200 calories today. Not too bad. I'm not hungry right now but I have the munchies! Ugh.. I'm just gonna be good and go to sleep. I still need to get to the gym. My mom is on vacation today and tomorrow so we have been running around doing stuff. We went to this new outlet store and sat in traffic forever! Then we went to the casino. I lost 20 bucks and left. I passed up the buffets though.. so thats a win!

Well. off to bed I go. Goodnight!

Ok, I'm hanging on, but ugh is it ever hard. I keep drinking water....to the point I'll probably be in the bathroom all night! LOL...

Maddie yummm pizza which is my absolute weakness. I could eat it every day. I don't think you did terrible though because remember you have been working out hard.

I will check in tomorrow.

I have to say...I love you ladies. If it wasn't for this forum, I would have eaten that pizza and sat on my lazy butt all night. But, since Sandy was congratulating me, I had to go (especially after I typed it and hit "send.") So I did go to the gym, ran 2.25 miles in a half an hour. So, I feel better now. If I didn't have you guys, I wouldn't be doing so well, so THANK YOU!

Well first I want to say thanks for all the kudos for posting the pics, but KUDOS to us all, we all posted them and really was it that bad?? We know we are all headed in the right direction and just have to keep our heads on straight and dont think with our stomachs and we will all win in the end. :grouphug:

AJ-I have 2 bostons, they are my babies.

Maddiesmom-:congrat: That is awesome. 30 lbs and you are still on a roll. Glad you went to the gym after the pizza. I have to admit, I had pizza tonight too. I am not a pizza fan, so didnt have much, but after I ate, I got up and turned Jillian on(level 2). So at least we didnt just call it a night and sit around. THANK YOU TOO, you are an inspiration to keep going.

Neesy-competition is fun. I am gonna catch you, just 5 lbs.

Lindy-your positive energy is rubbing off. Even after the pizza tonight, I am not getting down on myself or going to slip again. Just gonna keep on truckin. And the irregularity thing happens when I eat super healthy too. I like the way Basics said it.

Sandy-glad you got your workout in and we are gonna rock, ALL OF US. Hopefully you didnt give in to the nighttime munchies. I just go to bed when that happens, which isnt often anymore.

AJ-dont be mad at yourself if you didnt even cheat, you can do this. DOnt give into temptation.

Worked til 5 today. Got my workout in but didnt go for a walk. Gonna go with my SIL tomorrow. I am trying to talk her into 4 miles, but she thinks she cant do it. I need to add some jogging or running into my walks, I dont get out of breath anymore, so my body is getting used to walking 1.5-2.5 miles everyday. I may run earlier in the day and then walk with SIL in the evenings. RIght now I am walking with her every other day, she just wont push herself to go everyday yet. I am working on her. Went to the beach for a little while today but the water was so cold. The boys were frozen by the time we left. I should have taken them on the run in the sand before we left to warm them up, have to remember that for next time. I am gonna try to sleep, have a great night ladies and a successful and productive day tomorrow.

Whoo whoo! I love all the posts tonight!
Lindy- Yummo, I love steak in a salad...

myGrits- hee hee....I feel ya girl, there are days-- especially at night, when I am groaning that!

AJ- that's awesome that you called in when you were having thoughts!! Way to recongize without caving...I think you should be proud :)

MaddiesMom- whoo whoo 5% of goal, you rock!! I hear ya on the donut gig-- I was in a meeting this morning and at least 4 people asked if I wanted one of the donuts on the tray in the center of the table... so I finally said, Yes I do WANT one, but I won't have one.... a moment on the lips, a lifetime on the hips...lol


I just got done with a Burn Phase 2 of Chalean-- and tomorrow morning will be cardio at the club-- then the ab burner when I get home!

Tonight I went grocery shopping and picked up some goodies-- tomorrow morning will be a tomato and goat cheese omlete-- and for dinner a Greek Salad pita sandwhich-- 42 grams of protein...

Have a good Friday ladies-

Morning, girls! The power of a support group is an incredible thing, isn't it? Because of you guys, I made myself go on an hour run before dinner last night and as I was going to bed I started to get the munchies and thought, no I can't go eat - that's it for today or I won't lose enough this week and I'd have to tell the girls about it so I didn't. That's big for me as I have no will power on my own : ) Sounds like lots of you were having similar challenges and came to talk about it - very cool. Will write more later but wanted to say hugs all around! And happy Friday!

Good morning ladies -

Sounds like everyone is killing it lately. Even with the minor slip ups, your balancing yourself with a great workout, so yay to us! I love reading everyones posts about their day and slip ups. After my steak salad last night I tried to take it really easy for dinner, so I had an apple as my afternoon snack and for dinner I chopped up a chicken breast (shredded style) and added salsa. I was going to have zucchini but just wasnt in the mood and that was the only veggie that was left before my trip to the farmers market tomorrow. Ill eat it tonight, Im making talapia with mango salsa...yum.

I am so hormonal today, it is ridiculus. I think my body is used to my healthy diet because I dont find myself eating junk anymore...at all, even in the worst of times and trust me, between last night and oh say...right now, Ive had a couple of whoppers dropped on me that have made me cry. For no good reason, just because Im hormonal. The good thing in all this is that Im not losing focus-thank god. So...my whoppers...Mr. Dreamy 16 pack is kinda dropping off, were still talking but not as much and I think he's upset with me because I had to reschedule our date for Sunday because thats my Gabadoo's first day back and I want to be with her. Thats ok - his loss. Thats what it means to date a girl with a kid and if he cant accept it, it would be best that he hit the door...him and his 16 pack, lol. Then...TMI alert- I have came to the conclusion that I have the worst bladder ever, I cant do Jillians DVD at all without wearing a pad because the jumping, well...you get the picture. Its depressing, I called my gyno to make an appt. and he was just like...Nicole, do keggle exercises, it will help. Ugh - whatever. I guess Ill try it. Then this morning I came in to my boss, who swears that he his never wrong (even though I have emails that say different)...and it just pissed me off so much that I had a breakdown..not in front of him or anyone else, but I had to close my door and just cry because we cannot be on the same page these days, it just sucks. It makes for a stressful work environment.

Anyway, Im sorry this is such a self obsessed post, I just had to vent. On a positive note, I was debating on going to happy hour tonight with some girls from work and have decided to pass because I dont want to lose focus on my diet. It wont always be like this but Im in the zone, AND HORMONAL, so Im pretty sure that would be a bad idea tonight, lol.

Good luck today...Ill check in later.

I just had to share this, I got on the scale this morning and it is down to 220. Another lb. I am so excited. I dont think I will change my ticker until Sunday but just had to tell. I'm gonna try to get the hubs to take a bike ride with me. Dont know if that will happen but I will still go, alone or not.

K, I will check in later, Have a great Friday everyone.

burgundy, girl - you are on a roll! Way to go!

Lindy - hugs! Sounds like a tough day - I'm sorry. Hang in there, sweetie! You are strong, gorgeous and getting thinner by the second - don't let the hormones drag you down for long... And even if those exercises don't sound fun, they pay off when you're, ahem, with your partner as well : )

back2basics - sounds like you are cranking!! What is chalean? I don't recognize the name but whatever it is - it sounds like it's doing the trick!

So, the scale was hovering near another pound lost this morning (but not quite enough to claim it) so I'm pretty sure I'll see a drop tomorrow if can just stick to it today. Am planning on boston market chicken and veggies for lunch and fish and veggies for dinner out with the girls and will walk to dinner to make up for the glass or two of wine that I'm sure I'll get talked into : ) Tomorrow will be another run day and we're going to work on some gardening projects at my bf's so I'm sure that will burn a few calories too.

Keep it going, girls!

Hi Ladies,

BacktoBasics - Do you hire out as a Chef? LOL.....Seriously now, you make some killer meals that have me drueling when I read them....... I wish I had you cooking for me!

Lindy - Well, your right, 16 pack is losing out, but it is better you have a clue about him sooner than later - you know? When I was a single-mom for those 16 years, I dated some, but not alot as the kids always came first. During those years I did date one guy for 5 years, and really loved him, but realized that it just wouldn't work long term. I mean 5 years is long, and I think I hung on because we had a blast, but our values were different when it came to raising kids. It was hard breaking up, but my priorities were raising my children right. Oh and keggles......ugh, I hate them, but I did do them faithly for many years. For some reason I got away from it, but now that you mentioned it on here, I do need to get back to it. I can't imagine at the age I am now wearing depends............ugh!!!

Today is good so far, however I missed my workout and yard work - the heat is here, so no way am I doing it. I will do some indoor stuff to burn calories though. Bye the way, all of you are awesome and thank you for supporting me during my tantrum last night. Be warned, it may be ongoing for awhile!

I'm still catching up with yesterday's posts so sorry for the delay in responding!

AJ - way to show restraint! The temptations are tough, aren't they? But it's all about temporary happiness in the moment (of eating) vs. longer term happiness (for being thin, fit, healthy, etc), don't you think! You can do this! You are doing it already and you will get where you want to be, I just know it.

mygrits - sorry to hear about the munchies - that's so tough! I bring a bag of carrots with me to work (just about the boringest snack ever) in case I get the munchies there. I remember a friend doing WW a long time ago saying that you basically burn all the calories in a carrot just by doing the chewing. I'm sure carrots were not what you had in mind at the time but they do keep your mouth occupied so you can't put anything else in there : )

maddiesmom - you are just killing it with these workouts - very impressive!

Awww....girls, you can get past your late night munchies. Does anyone else find it helpful to chew gum. I know they say gum makes you gassy but it always helps me when I want to binge. Anyway...so, I didnt ENTIRELY go off the wagon but I splurged on sushi, which totally sucks in some regards because I was trying to go a virtually low to no carb diet...grrrr. Oh well, calories wise, once I eat dinner, I will be at 1500 and I was planning on going to an abs/cardio class tonight to help "relieve" my stress and frustration with the male species, lol. Thanks for your support and what I have decided is that as many times as I log on here, everytime I do, I am going to do my "keggle" exercises. p.s. - Dance...you are so funny, I had read an article about that once and I was like...really? hmmm...I need to try that. lol

Burgundy - yay on your 1 lb! I am trying my darnest to not hop on the scale. I want to soooo bad but I hear all the time that people who do the 30DS dont always see the scale going down, they see the inches...well let me tell you...I am not seeing crap in my clothes, then again..its only day 5, lol.

Ok...gotta go. Ill check in later.

You girls are so motivating. I was really going to pass up the gym today. But I'm going to to go now! I have been walking my dogs a lot lately and working up a sweat. But its not the same as the gym.

Lindy-Sorry you have so much stress lately. You are really holding up well. I'm so proud of you! You inspire me day after day.

Oh.. my aunt called just now and wants to have lunch tomorrow. I was really trying to not eat out. But.. I guess I'll go and just get a salad or turkey sandwich. I'll be good. I promise.

Oh and my mom wanted to go see a movie. I talked her into just coming to my house and watching something. Saves money and my diet. I am a sucker for nachos and cheese at the movies. mmm...


I have found that I'm able to stay on track because I know what my husband is going through right now. I don't feel that I should have any priveleges if he cannot. I know I shouldn't but I feel guilty if I eat anything bad. Everything and everywhere reminds me of him. I feel much better about the situation if I have to struggle too. I feel like we're in this together. Plus I want to shock and surprise hime on graduation day. I can't wait!

Well.. I'm going to the gym now. I'll let you know how it goes. Hoping for a big loss on sunday !

Lindy- I am sorry about your hottie. They will come and go. You don't need someone who would have ducked out like that anyways. Just think how much worse it would have been if it had been later! And... gum does help me. I just never think of it in the heat of the moment. And I would give a breast for sushi ;) What is 30DS?? I keep seeing it and I want to know!

Dancer- Thank you! it is hard but you are right. The long term is way more important. I woke up just fine. Didn't feel deprived and I was still kickin' so I guess that shows me how fast it goes!

I lst 2 more lbs this week. Can't wait for Sunday weigh in. I am hoping to hit 160-!! Try hard, remember your motivations and know you have support. This is my new motto!

AJ - 30DS is the 30-day shred by Jillian Michaels and is a workout video. I haven't tried it myself but lots of other people swear by it. Does sushi not fit on your plan at all? Some of it seems pretty lean - is it the rice you're avoiding? Two pounds this week - that's awesome - you are on a roll - way to go!

Neesy - good for you for deciding to hit the gym! You'll be so glad later. And what a cool thought to be training alongside your hubby, if only virtually. I just know he'll be so impressed when he comes back.

Lindy - sounds like you're right on plan calorie wise and your cardio class sounds great.

Neesy - you KNOW I am going to ask you about your lunch tomorrow, lol. Sooo...the big question is...how was your workout? I am going to try to go and do a abs class tonight. I have never done this class before but I dont have anything planned tonight and theres nothing on tv so why not occupy my time with something new? Besides, I normally dont like going to the gym at night but on Friday nights...no one is there. Im a morning girl.

AJ - 30DS is Jillian Michaels (from the Biggest Loser), 30 day shred. It guarantess that if you do her dvd every day for 30 days and maintain a well balance diet, you will lose 20 lbs in 30 days. I am totally up for this challenge and would be interested to see. Although, I have read blogs where people see inches lost but not weight. Since I dont meaure myself I hope this is not the case. I would depressed as **** if I did lose something from doing that workout because it is KILLER. Seriously, Im doing laps in the puddle of sweat after the workout, lol. You should buy it. Its only $9.00 at Walmart and I think $12 at Best Buy. Well worth the money, but be warned...it hurts so good, lol. You will be in some tremendous pain the next day...pain like you need a wheel chair to walk, pain like your toothbrush feels like a 10 lb. weight....pain like it hurts to squat on the toilet to pee, lol...

My minor set back with sushi will not defeat me. I have a plan to do 30 DS and the gym, which btw...I did the gym this morning too and my 1.5 mile run. Woo-hoo...Im on fire, go me...and Im out of my hormonal funk...thanks for letting me vent. Love you girls!

OH AJ- sorry, I totally missed your 2 lb loss! GO GIRL! 2 lbs is fantastic! I love it! I will weigh in on Sunday and let you girls know where Im at. My jeans are feeling awfully tight today though, please let this be bloating or something. lol

Lindy- That sounds awesome. I will go get it. I need a good A$$ kicking =) And I have lost 13 now and my pants don't fit any different! I am in the same damn jeans. I am not sure where I am losing it from but NOT my waist. haha. Good luck girl.

I am going out for the first time in oh..... a year(!) tonight. Not drinking but can't wait to be out amoung the genereal public again. I have no husband for 3 nights and I am making the most of it ;)

Hey girls. Well, I did three miles on the treadmill.. no weights today. I think it was pretty good considering I haven't gone in a long time.

Lindy- I think I will stick to mornings for now on too. I don't like going when there's a ton of people. I'm gonna keep at it though. I go back to work next tuesday so I figure I'll go atleast on all my off days. I will keep you posted about my lunch tomorrow. haha

I have found that I have been eating the same thing everyday. I need to spice it up. I just hate buying a ton of stuff for just one meal.Does anyone have any simple recipe ideas (like fewest ingredients possible)?

dancer- Thanks. I didn't even think to look at it that way. But yeah.. we're training together in a way. =)

AJ-Congrats! That is awesome! I can't wait to be where you are.. again. It's been a while!

Busy, busy board - Hello!

AJ - Congratulations on the pounds lost. You are doing awesome! 160 here you come!

Neesy - Big kudo's for making lifestyle changes so you do stay on track and save money! I am sucker for buttered popcorn at the moves with peanut M & M's throughout the popcorn - REALLY BAD! Sounds like you are definitely focused and your husband is going to be shocked when he see's you. Hey, does Army.com have day by day viewing of what he is doing? The Navy.com does. Its shows week to week boat camp and what they are doing. Just curious.

Lindy - I have never tried Suishi, but love seafood, so I probably would love it. Hope your ab class goes good tonight. Oh and the keggle thing Dance mentioned - it is true and does makes things great......;-) lol

Ok, today I ate alittle more earlier, which of course means I will be starving later, because I am already hungry now! So, I am hitting the pool to stay busy and allow myself something lite when I get out. So hopefully I won't be whinning later......LOL

Two days and weigh in!!!

Ok...quick update and then Im going into a coma like state after my darn abs class...lol. Did abds class...little did I know its 45 minutes hard cardio with 80% lunges...grrrr...if there is anything I hate more, its lunges! So then I thought to myself...15 minutes of abs...no problem....HA!!! HA-HA-HA! Usually you are supposed to feel your workout the next day, Im pretty sure its a bad thing that I am feeling it at 830 at night and the class ended at 645, lol. God help me tomorrow.

Neesy - awesome, 3 miles-good job girly. Sounds like you are on track. Ok, I have been eating for 1 for the past 3 weeks and I have a TON of ideas for you:

I usually go to the store and buy individual filets and freeze them. My fav. is tilapia because its cheap and not to fishy. Then I switch it up, with mango salsa as a topping, or parmessan cheese on top, or just a little lemon and pepper. Any which way...its delicious

Also, lets not forget our favorite...rotisserie chicken. Divide into individual portions when you first get it, then mix it up each day. Ie: black beans with chicken and salsa, mixed together. Or chicken with squash, gosh..there are a million ways to do chicken.

Subway sub...another favorite. I get the five dolla foot looonnngg, lol. THen separate it into 2 portions.

Sometimes, 3 egg whites with 2 pieces of turkey bacon on whole wheat toasted bread. And I ALWAYS make my own veggie tray each week. Where I get cherry tomatoes, snap peas, carrots, broccoli and celery. CLean it and put it in different containers and like for tonight....I opened them all up and had a feast.

Hope that helps. I have so many more I can give you but you get the gist. And none of these meals takes more than 30 minutes to cook, prepare time is 10 at most.

Mygrits - how was your swim? I love to do laps but we only have a community pool and with good intention in mind, I get down there and there is just too many people going back and forth, so I cant do laps. I supposed I could do them at LA Fitness, as my gym does have a lap pool but some GENIUS thought it would be a good idea to put the pool at the main entrance and make it GLASS WALLS!!! So, not only can every member in the gym see you as they come and go but everyone in the flippin shopping plaza that walks by can also see you....im brave in my bikini, but not that brain, not in the environnment!

Ok...going to bed. If I dont log in tomorrow its because I died from my darn ab workout, lol.

Lindy - You are so funny sometime - Glass Walls.......yes genius! I don't blame you there! My pool is also a community pool. I mean I live in a house, in a neighborhood, but we have a fenced in pool, tennis courts, Club House and all. The pool is 3 doors down from where I live, so it is really close. I am on a large pond/lake (whatever it is) and the pool is next to that. Our is empty alot, as this neighborhood has a lot of 'wealthier, older folks' that have their own pools, so there is only a few of us that use this one. Good for us! Anyway.......gosh I rambled didn't I? I took my husband with me, and I swam a ton of laps, did push ups, and more. I was pooped. He did some exercises too - yeah! So now I just need to be good the rest of the night.

Oh Lindy love the Mango Salsa idea, where did you get it, Publix? I have never seen it before, but I looovvveee Mangos!!

Ok, I am off here for the night. Check in tomorrow after my workout.......ugh!

I did well today food-wise. I had fruit and low-fat yogurt with a bit of granola. (If you haven't tried the "Bare Naked" fruit and nut granola...you are missing out! So good) Lunch was a salad, and dinner was California veggies and a turkey burger with no bun. Everything was filling for me. For a mid-afternoon snack I had some fresh veggies. No sugar, no coffee, etc. etc. My only downfall is Diet Dr. Pepper...love that stuff.

Well, I was going to go to the gym tonight and decided to pass. I went last night, and I'm going first thing tomorrow morning, so I am going to stay home and clean/do laundry. I really haven't seen the hubby all week with workouts, etc. so I think I need to stay home. Plus, I've been to the gym 3 days so far this week, and I'm going Sat and Sun. I think I deserve a night off. Of course, if I get on the scale and don't lose on Sunday, I will be kicking myself in the butt for not going.

Have a great weekend!

Ok...its ok folks....Im alive and kicking, lol. Whew...I slept like a rock last night. Ya know what I notice, I am at about 12 cups of water a day and now that I consume that much on a regular basis, I go to the bathroom but not nearly as much as I should. Maybe this is because Im doing more work out wise? Things that make you go hmmmm....

Maddiesmom- of course you need a day off. I never go to the gym on Saturday or Sundays. Now I do exercise at home on Saturday but Sunday is a total relaxation day. No exercise at all, well...I guess that will change this Sunday because I want to see what the results of the 30 DS is if I do it for 30 days straight. I will gladly keep doing it and take "after" pictures just for the 30DS so you guys can see if it is as great as they make it out to be. Fingers crossed.

Mygrits - nice on the pool front and that is fantastic news that Bubba also exercised. This may be your gateway? If you cant change his eating habits, change his exercise habits. Push-ups huh? Ugh...I hate push ups but man, I can see a different in my shoulders already since Ive been doing them for a week. Keep up the good work. You and Burgundy are so funny on Facebook...you may want to check my reply, lol. ;) The mango salsa I get from Publix its in the "fresh" salsa section, usually by the deli area, with cheese and stuff, I imagine your Publix has somewhat of the same layout. Its great on fish and chicken and such a kick of flavor, love this stuff!

Oh...Back2Basics...was it you that was asking what protein bar I eat? Anyway, its called Detour Protein Bar. It has 15g of protein per serving, its only 170 calories a bar and the one I buy tastes almost exactly like at Snicker bar, sooooo....good. I sometimes want to eat 2 a day but I limit myself to one. I am going to BJ's today to see if they sell them, or one like them because they are kinda expensive. Like $7 for 6 bars. Well...thats expensive for me.

Ok, got my morning run in, it was invigorating. Im going to do 30DS this morning becacuse tonight I will be driving to Ft. Myers to pick up my monkey girl, lol...cant wait! Im off to the farmers market after my workout and then I will be poolside all day long until I leave at 3 p.m. NICE! And...did I mention my house is clean and the yard is done. God, I couldnt ask for a more perfect weekend. :)

Basics-your meals sound yummy, you are doing so good.

Dance-I know, this group keeps me from doing a lot of things. Last night I was going to have a snack before 8, but went walking earlier than I had planned. I was going to eat a plum and my SIL was like just have it, its just a plum. But I did not do it. It was after 8 and I will not eat after that. You will def. see a drop on the scale Sunday. I hope we all do.

Lindy-sorry your hormones were out of whack but glad you are feeling better now. I chew gum all the time, I keep some in the truck and in the house all the time. Keep me from getting something if we are out and my husband runs through McDonalds or somewhere. Today will be day 9 of 30ds, I have seen a little difference in some clothes. I have a pair of pants that dont have to be unbuttoned to pull them down now. YAY. You are rocking, I need to kick up my workouts and get up to your speed.

Sandy-glad you are getting your workouts in but watch that heat. Hope the munchies didnt take over since you ate early last night

Neesy-good idea "training" along side your husband, he is going to be impressed when he sees you at graduation. Great job doing 3 miles.

AJ-2lbs, woohoo. You are gonna be at goal in no time.

Maddiesmom-sounds like a day off from the gym is needed, I am sure you will see a drop sunday even taking a day off. You will burn calories cleaning too

Ok, so I was thinking we should all post how much weight we have lost so far and add them all togerher to see, as a group, how much we have lost together. I have lost 16lbs so far.

I dont know if I will be able to check in later, gotta work later. I will get my workout in before the boys get here though!! I wanted to go for a bike ride today but of course its gonna rain all day. Oh well, I will do something inside.

Maddiesmom - you DO need to relaxation, plus that helps kick in your metabolism when you workout again. Keep changing it up and your body doesn't get complacent. You meals sound perfect too!

Lindy - LOL.....yes FB.....LOL....we tried to sabotage....have to think of a different strategy! The pool was nice and I am thinking about going again tonight for that last 'kick' before the weigh-in. Thanks for the Salsa info. I never go over that way, so it's probably why I haven't seen it - duh! Hope your trip is good today.

Burgund - Way to go on the 30DS. I have to hand it to you for sticking to that. I was never one that could commit to inhome cardio on the TV. I tried so many times, but just gave up. I remember years ago buying the Tae-Bo videos and did it for a week, and that was the end of that!

Ok, got my 2 miles in this morning and am wiped! I better have lost a ton of weight this week, after workouts, not snacking at night, swimming at night ...my body better lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm an going to shower and relax, then I need to go to the store......Have a great afternoon all! Weigh-In Tomorrow!!

AJ - how was your wild and crazy night out? Hope you had fun!

Neesy - good for you on the workout! My quickest and easiest recipe idea is chicken breasts baked in your favorite salsa (regular, green, peach, mango - you name it) - just put the chicken in the dish, cover with salsa and bake for around 30 min. Tastes more complicated than it is : )

Lindy - wow on the abs class - you go, girl! Too funny about the glass walls - wouldn't be my favorite either : )

mygrits - way to go on the laps! I've never been much of a swimmer for exercise so I especially admire people who do it voluntarily.

maddiesmom - a rest and recovery day is perfectly all right! And I'm right there with you on the weakness for diet sodas - my latest kick is diet root beer for some reason - it tastes like dessert.

burgundy - you are doing great!!

Things are pretty good here as the scale is down another pound which is two for this week so I'm off my plateau, thank god! Ate a little too much yesterday - major protein cravings which is not normal for me at all but a little extra light string cheese probably won't kill me : ) Heading out for a run in a bit to make up for it. Hugs to all my girls - you guys are the best. So glad we're doing this together!!!

My Grits- Hilarious---I only wish I had a personal chef to cook for me!! I just chopped up a bunch of veggies on Sunday and then I sit and try to figure out how the heck I can change up how to eat them.

Lindy- Ahhhg, I have to cover my eyes each time you say sushi. That is a downfall for me. Oh, how I love me some of that goodness all rolled into a glob of rice. But, that 30DS sounds fantastic—20 lbs in 30 days would be awesome! And thanks for the 411 on the kind of bars you eat…I am going to give those a try.

AJ- hope you had fun going out last night… but, why haven’t you been out in public in a year??

Burgundy- Wow—good resistance on not eating after 8, even for a plum!! I need to start paying attention to doing that as well.

MaddiesMom- I love BearNaked….so tastey and the name gives me the giggles each time.

Dance- Congrats on another pound down!! I love moving away from plateaus :D

My daughter and I just got back from the Farmers Market… I picked up the usual suspects, but this time I added beets to the mix and we’ll see what kind of goodness we can make from that.

Well, since I’m on a roll and I don’t want to fade out…I’ve put a mini-goal out there to run my first 5K on Halloween(it’s called Monster Dash and you can wear a costume). I told some friends about it yesterday and now about 6 of them are going to run it with me—I love my friends! Tomorrow I start the C25K (Couch to 5K) since I am not in running shape… kind of fun that the timing of the race is the day before the end of our weight loss goals. :jig:

Okay- I have another day on the burn circuit on ChaLean that I need to get to right now. Oh yeah, someone asked what that is…it’s called ChaLean Extreme and it’s a 90 day circuit training that involves free weights :carrot: and lots of squats and push-ups. It changes circuits every 30 days so your body doesn’t become use to the cycle.

Hey All!!

Dancer- 2 lbs!! We are having twin weeks. Even a little bit helps motivate.

Back2basics- I love farmers markets! No one will go with me but they are my fav. I haven't gone out in forever because as I gained more and more weight I wanted every one to remember me when I was skinny. I am so affraid of seeing someone and them asying "Look how big she is now". I worked in the bars not partied... in case I sound like a drunk. =)

Lindy- I didn't go out. I wussed out last minute. Story of my life. Its okay, girls movie night tonight!!


ADD YOURS!
List of buddies weight lost so far/Total:
Burgundy-16lbs so far
AJ- 13lbs

Total= 29lbs!!

Hello everyone! I had lunch out with my aunt today.. I was sooo good. I got grilled chicken salad, no cheese with low fat dressing. No dessert. We went to this family reunion type thing where there was fried chicken and a ton of desserts. I didn't have anything. So proud of myself today. I did a lot of walking today and it was a very hot day. Can't wait to see the results tomorrow. Oh ... my cousin (whom I've never seen before today).. she's 57years old.. but looks in her 30s. She ran 17 miles today. She goes out of town all the time to do various marathons. WOW. I would love to do that one day.

Anyway, in other news.. I got my first phone call from my husband last night. I really needed it. I think it gave me the strength to be good today. I just keep imagining myself at graduation and surprising him. I can't wait. Oh what motivation will do.



Lindy- You are so motivated! You have gotten a lot accomplished. You go girl!
Thanks for the meal ideas. It's got my mind working=)

Grits- The army has something similar on their website. It goes my phases. They have a red phase, white phase, and blue phase each 3 wks long. They have videos showing what they do in each. So it is pretty neat. I can follow along and see what he is doing week to week.

Dancer- YAY for breaking your plateau! It can be so frustrating sometimes. I stopped really dieting a few months ago because I didn't see a loss. I can't think that way! and I'm glad you didn't! Way to go!

AJ- I know the feeling. I sometimes avoid seeing people because I want to be thinner first. It is also a source of motivation. I know I will see a bunch of family at my husband's graduation in October.. so I want to impress them almost as much as my husband. I can't help it.

Neesy- I really hope you get that satisfaction. I am sure you can do it by October! Kick its butt.

So get this! I helped my mom host a garage sale at her house today. Her neighbor who I have not seen in prob 4 years, came over and ASKED ME WHEN I WAS EXPECTING because her friend is selling baby stuff and it LOOKS like I NEED IT!. OMG OMG OMG this is one of the hardest days ever. I have lost friggin 13lbs nad I still look preggo. Grrrr. Not a motivating day.

Hi Ladies!

Man all of your are doing sooooo good, I can't wait to see results tomorrow! Just think one week is down towards our November 1st finish date! Yes!
Today has been good, and my calories are at 1400, with a 2 mile jog/walk. I also might add laps in there, I am debating on swimming some shortly to burn off more calories before weigh-in tomorrow. The reason is Tom said 'hello' today.

Neesy - I am sooo glad your husband called today, I know that was a special surprise. I am so proud of you sticking to your foods and workouts. You are doing awesome!!!

Basics - You sound like you have some very supportive girlfriends - that says alot about you!! Beets hmmmmmmm I never liked them and then ate some cooked about two weeks ago and yummm, they were really good. I may have to buy some myself. Let me know how you prepare them.

AJ - I can so relate. When I was younger I used to avoid going out, party's and all because I felt so inferior to others and thought they would judge me on my weight and looks. I wish now I had gone out more. I realized that is what I was thinking about myself, that they weren't thinking it. I missed out on some good times and memories. If someone did 'think' something, who cares. That is their own shortcomings and an insecurities showing. Meaning they have to bring you down to make themselves feel better - So sad for them! Hold your head high and be proud of the awesome person you are!

Dance - Congratulations, your kicking butt! I love all the salsa's you mentioned. I may have to go on a salsa shopping trip, after hearing you and Lindy talked about them. Yumm, salsa with chicken, fish, chips, with rice, taco's and more! Wow, I could have a salsa diet! Thanks!

Ok, I'm off here, but will check in later.

Wow! Usually on the weekends I see you girls drop off, not this time...thats awesome girls. EVERYONE better weigh in tomorrow, NO EXCUSES. To be honest I know for a fact that I did great this week, absolutely no slip ups yet when I went to get dressed today, some of my clothes felt WAY TOO TIGHT...I dont know what the heck is up with that, but I will report my numbers no matter what.

AJ- OMG! Are you freakin serious about the preggers thing?! That sucks, thats sucks soooo bad. That has happened to me so many freakin times, its sickening when it happens. Awww...big HUG, dont let it get you down. Maybe it was what you were wearing. Sometimes the skinniest people can put on the wrong outfit and bam! instant belly bump, I mean...look at all the movie stars that are supposedly pregnanant...just keep that in mind.

Mygrits- good deal on the swim. Lets get you through tonight with no munching, even with TOM. Just imagine me...doing my happy dance in front of you...lol...frustrated yet? lol. Lookin forward to seeing your numbers, I am confident you can do this.

Neesy - I am soooo proud of you, you overcame some major obstacles today and hopefully the scale will thank you tomorrow. Gosh..I cant WAIT to wake up tomorrow.

Back2Basics - 5k...great mini goal. I think I am going to look into your ChaLean Extreme. Although right now I have my hands full with running 7 days a week, 30DS 7 days a week and gym 5 days a week. Dont you just love going to the farmers market? I do! I picked up something out of the norm for me too, sugar snap peas, I washed them and ate them raw and really enjoyed it. I read an article on how eating raw veggies helps boost your metabolism...I guess we will see.

Dance - how did you hold up today with your protein cravings? I couldnt agree more that without this group, I would have fallen flat many months ago - so thank you girls!

Ok...I just got back from picking up my Gabadoo....yay! So happy, Ive missed her so much. She kinda sleepy and a bit cranky but ill take it - lol. Im suffering from some hunger pangs tonight so I am going to call it a night early, I can screw up tonight of all nights, tomorrow is weigh in.

OH - burgundy, I have lost 35 pounds as of today- so that brings the total too:

Burgundy-16lbs so far
AJ- 13lbs
Lindy - 35

Total= 64lbs!!


Ok....I will see all of you tomorrow!

Sandy- Thank you so much. I know I should and I am close to feeling okay with it. Good job with the walk/run and I hope you get to swim. I love love swiming.

Lindy- I am so serious! It happened to me when I was big when I was younger and I still remember the taste in my mouth. I was so upset. This time I am not sure if I am ready to cry or wanting to laugh. I realize that I will lose more so its not thattt big of a deal but WOW! shocking. I was wearing a weird shirt so maybe that was it. hahaha.

AJ: So sorry about the comment the neighbor made. That has happened to me, at the mall, I had some kid come up and touch my stomach and ask if there was a baby in there. I was humiliated, so I know how you're feeling. Keep your chin up, I'm sure it was the clothes. So many clothes now are cute, but tend to look "maternityish" if that's a word! :)

Also, when I WAS pregnant, I was in my normal clothes until almost 8 months. Then, I had someone ask me if I was having TWINS! Couldn't believe it. You can sure believe I wanted to smack the crap outta that person though. I mean, I only gained 20 pounds during pregnancy, but I was overweight at the time. Oh well, it's behind me.

Lindy: I'm so glad that Gabadoo is back home. It's been a long time since you've seen her. Congrats on the healthy week! As for the bloating, that could be all those healthy foods causing gas or something, that tends to make me feel bloated.

Sandy: Did you go swimming. Good job on the walk/jog. I think we're getting some of that Florida heat/humidity today. It was over 90 with humidity, so I didn't spend much time outside.

Neesy: Glad you were able to talk to your husband. Stay strong!

So, I got up this morning and was at the gym by 8:15. I was there for an hour and a half doing cardio and strength training. I can really feel that I'm losing inches in my legs...my pants are a lot baggier there. I just wish my waist would go down! I could probably fit into a 16 if I lost another inch or two, but it's being stubborn. I know that it took a long time for me to get my body this overweight, so it's going to take some time and a lot of hard work to reverse what I have done to myself. I am proud of myself for going to the gym. Between last Saturday and today, I've gone 5 times...each time for more than an hour AND coming home sweating like nobody's business.

Did well eating today as well. Breakfast, didn't have any before I went to the gym...wasn't hungry. Lunch: Chix Parm Lean Cuisine, snack: pretzel, Dinner: grilled chix with baked potato and broccoli. Had a Diet Dr. Pepper with my sweet and salty granola bar for a snack mid-afternoon.

I'm actually looking forward to weighing in tomorrow...I know I've kicked butt this week, so I'm feeling good. I do notice I have more energy as well, don't miss that morning coffee anymore. What about you ladies?


Burgundy-16lbs so far
AJ- 13lbs
Lindy - 35
MaddiesMom: 30

Total: 94 pounds!! We are doing awesome!!! :grouphug:

Sandy- I think for me, if I didnt do the videos, the only thing I would do is my walks. SO I am glad I have those. But you get good workouts in with out them. Sounds like you had a good day, did you get in a swim, I want a pool.

Dance-you are kicking some butt, glad you are over your plateau.

Basics-I love the farmers market, just went on wednesday and got tons of good stuff. Made pico de gallo out of some of it and it is yummy.

Neesy-I bet it was good to hear from your husband today. He is going to be so proud. I want to be that 57 year old that runs marathons and is super healthy, I want that to be all of us.

AJ-I have had the "expecting" question happen to me TWICE in one day a few years ago. It sucks, but just think you are losing and people will start noticing that.

Lindy-glad Gabby is home, maybe she wont be cranky tomorrow. I was getting hungry around 1030 so I figured it was a good time to go to bed. Took the dogs out and now here I am, got my mind off food. NO EATING AFTER 8!!!

Maddiesmom-good job making it to the gym that many times. I love it when clothes start fitting looser and looser. I think we are all actually looking forward to this weigh in. We should have been doing these challenges all along.

Ok 4 of us have added our lbs lost together for an AWESOME 94 lbs. Now we just need Dance, Mygrits, Basics, Neesy, Staccie, and Tiff

I did good today. Finished day 9 of 30ds. Didnt get a walk in, it rained all stinking day. Ready for the weigh in tomorrow. I hope we all have a loss:goodvibes. Gonna go to sleep now. Night girls

Grrrr.....I am beyond pissed today, pissed would be an understatement. I weighed in today and am 187! WHAT THE ****!!! I did not binge eat in any way shape or form, even on my sushi day, I budgeted it into my calories. God, I am so freakin mad right now. So...Ive been exercising my *** off and eating nothing but healthy and where has it gotten me...NO WHERE. I am going to stick with this plan for 1 more week and if this happens again, thats it, time to try a new system. Grrrrr!

Hi Ladies,

Lindy I guess your the only one on today so far. Don't worry about the weight, I guarantee it's not the healthy food. Could it be your body is overworked with the workouts, or complacent because your doing the same things, or lastly possibly sodium? Just some thoughts for you to think about.....as I know in the past I would work my a** off and not lose because my body got use to the exercise routine, so I changed it up riding the bike and bam...I started losing again, then I changed up when I worked out and it happened again. Just some ideas.

I did weigh in and it said 215.4!!!!!!!! Woo Hoo! Finally some results. That is 3.6 lbs this week! Gosh sweating and being hungry at night worked! Now I am starting Tom, sooooooo who knows what that means for this week, but I will do my best to stay on track and workout.

I didn't know you all were taking totals to date, sorry. My total weightloss as of today is 54.6 lbs.

I will check in later. Today is a 'do nothing' day unless I do decide to go swimming - otherwise it is my day off.