AJ-5 lbs this week that is amazing.

Neesy-I knew you could get right back into the swing of things and no we arent tired of you. I love logging on here multiple times a day and always having new stuff to read.

Staccie-stick with eating well and get to the gym as often as you can and you will still see your numbers go down.

maddiesmom-congrat on 5 lbs, I need to do what you and aj are doing. Hope your back feels better soon

Lindy-I just guesstimate calories and have cut out most "whites" from my diet. I think Sandy said she did the same thing. Do 30ds almost everyday and walk everyday(weather permitting)

Dance-2 lbs is great. You are going to look great in that bridesmaid dress

So I havent done 30ds today and was gonna skip it. But then I log in here and get inspired and have decided to get up and do it before midnight. I want to finish day 10. One third of the way there. Goodnight ladies.

Morning ladies-

God almighty...everyone is movin and groovin...I love it. Ok, let me do my quick walk of shame. After my tribulations yesterday I gave in to a pizza hut pizza and bread sticks and soda and ice cream.....ahhhhhh! I dont have much to say about the whole matter because yes Im disappointed in myself but no, I cant rewind, just move forward.

I did a spinning class for the first time today...wow, that is freakin insane. WHo knew riding a bike could be so exhuasting. lol.

AJ - sorry to hear about your DH grandma, its sad but she is at ease now. I hate to put this in the same sentence...but kudos on your drastic weight loss! You are the queen of weight loss this week...."were not worthy....were not worthy" lol.

Thanks everyone for giving me a refresher course on your diets. I am going to stick with mine and maybe up my calorie intake to 1800, lets see where that gets me.

Ill catch up later.

Made it to the gym bright and early at 5AM - I had a mini temper tantrum trying to get up but I made it and feel good - have to remember that!

Lindy - I hear you about the spinning - it is amazing - the first time I did it, I came home and fell asleep in my chicken :) After awhile you get the spinner callouses on your butt too (well at least that's what I call them).

Burgandy - good on you for logging on and getting motivated - I also need to remember that.

Well I am sure by the time I log on here at lunch (I actually built time into my schedule today) I will have tons to read. Hope everyone had a great weekend and a not so maniac Monday :) Toots for now

Morning, girls! Couldn't get to sleep last night and did not do well foodwise as a result. I probably had 2000 cal for the day, definitely not great but given that we hiked hard in the morning, not the end of the world either. What was interesting is how bad I felt about myself and I had to keep reminding myself that one evening of snacking will not undo 22lbs of loss. Isn't weird how irrational we can be? In the past, something like that might have made me give up but definitely not this time!!!

Neesy - so interesting to see your journey over time. You too, Staccie! Did you guys find any patterns about why you fluctuated when you did? Life stress, etc?

Sandy - cannot believe you are 51!! I was sure you were younger than I am and I'm 40. Curious how old everyone else is if you're comfortable sharing - I was sure I was the oldest on this particular thread.

Staccie - I'm so impressed at your discipline in getting up so early to work out and then working such long days. You are inspiring!

Lindy - good for you on the spin class - those are so tough!!

Have a good Monday, all!

Staccie - Wow 5am! I would have a trantrum too and thensome! That is awesome that you can get up that early and get going. What time do you have to be at work?

Lindy - Indulging might be what your body needs - so good for you enjoying those delicious foods yesterday and also for doing a spin class. I have a girlfriend that is hooked on spinning. I don't think I could do it. I love bikeriding, but my legs aren't strong enough to go and go and go.........

Dance I hear ya - I couldn't get to sleep last night either and oh does that tick me off. I think I finally feel asleep around 3am........ugh. This of course meant of overslept this morning and flew out of bed at 10am. I was so pissed because I was scheduled for my cardio this morning before it became Death Valley outside. So, once again, my punishment, I went out there anyway at 10:30 and did it...............ugh.............I'm pooped.

Mygrits - you are INSANE for going out at 1020 in Florida. Wow, all the cardio that I do doesnt even compare to trying to exerccise at that time of day. No wonder you've lost so much, lol. SOrry to hear about your sleeping issues. The same thing happened to me, I think you, Dance and me are all telepathically (sp?) linked. lol. I tossed and turned and looked at the clock 200 times until it was 445 am and time to get up.

Stacie - good job for getting on here. I know its hard to fit into your schedule but it is always good to hear from you. It looks like you and I are on the same "work/lifestyle" schedule. You get up as early as I do. Although, I dont think I could ever work as much as you do. Callouses on my butt....hmmmmm....I dont have that YET, lol. Although, most of the cycling class is you with your butt in the air, boy is that a sight to see, lol.

Dance - that 2000 calorie day is probably going to do you some good. I feel the same way as you. I never in a million years would think I could become as obsessive as I have with this diet. I am so afraid to put weight back on and so frustrated that my goal seems so far away. But, I will prevail and get there. I need to stay positive because getting negative is only going to lead me to a downward spiral like yesterday.

Ok. So I am really struggling with this whole thing of not letting my body go into starvation mode. I am at 1100 after 3 p.m. today and have one more meal in which I am supposed to consume 700 calories. I just dont get it. Im full at my other meals and to consume 700 MORE...ugh...how is this so? I guess I will have to wait and see.

Hey girls.. It is so hot outside. I thought I was going to die when I was walking my dogs. I think also I'm going to have an anxiety attack about work tomorrow. I couldn't sleep last night (well every night since hubby left). So I just woke up at 1:00!!!! OMG! I have to be at work at 7am tomorrow.. which means I have to wake up at 5am to walk the dogs, etc. I don't know how I will be able to sleep tonight but I will try really hard. It wouldn't be so bad if my work days weren't 13hrs long. I guess I will get through it. I really am glad that I'm going back to work. Because it will give me something to do. I'm so bored and restless here. I think work will be just the right thing. But lack of sleep... ugh. Anyway, thanks for listening to me rant on and on about nothing. haha

Well, this freakin' figures. I finally get into a routine of working out, and then I hurt myself. My back is worse today, and I'm heading out of the office early to go and have it looked at. I'm really frustrated because I thought I was working my back and core muscles so this wouldn't happen, and now, one little movement and my back still goes out. Ugh......... What stinks is that I'm actually to the point where I feel bad if I don't go to the gym. I'm not sure what the doc is going to tell me, but I'm sure my last 2 workout sessions with my trainer is out of the question for this week...AND she's leaving for school, so now I have to find another one. Can you sense the frustration?!? :)

Doing well eating wise. Didn't have breakfast until 10:30 (had an oj when I got to the office at 7:30 and it filled me up). Then I had 3/4 cup of blueberries with a light yogurt and some Bear Naked granola. Lunch was a Healthy Choice meal with some grapes. For a snack? Have some fresh strawberries. Dinner is going to be some grilled pork chops with some fresh veggies. I'm really going to have to watch what I eat if I'm going to still lose this week without working out.

Dancer: Don't beat yourself up about the calories. I'm finding I'm eating more calories, but since you are working out, your body is going to need more calories as well. Just make them healthy calories. Lindy, this goes for you too! LOL

Isn't it amazing how much we're getting down on ourselves for having a splurge here and there, where, a year ago, we woulda gobbled that food down like there was no tomorrow! What a difference. I find that little splurges are a good thing, because if you deprive yourself, you will end up sabotaging or overeating what you were craving.

Be back tonight, since I can't work out. I'll let you know what the doc says. Bummer....

Neesy - oh....your lonely and stir crazy, sorry to hear that. I wish we were closer, I would totally keep you company. The work thing is going to be good for you, I hope you have planned your meals accordingly. Hows your workouts going? Are you planning on going to the gym while you are working this week?

Maddiesmom- it totally sucks about your injury. Maybe the doctor will recommend something light...like swimming? Just a thought. You are right about the indulgences. We need them.

Here's my issue with my weight loss right now. Any other time I wouldnt be as "agressive" in losing the weight but I have 2 goals...one, to kick your butts in the challenge, lol-I kid, I kid. Two, remember Mr. Sweet 16...well, he's stil **kinda** in the picture. I slowed things down but he has redeemed himself and were taking it VERY slow. He is coming here next Wednesday for a date. Right now, I told him 2 dates a month is enough for me, that I have to focus on Gabadoo and he understands that and says that he will wait as long as I need and that he doesnt want his actions to push "us" away. Anyway...point being. Im still invited to that wedding in September and IF I decide to go, I really want to look good representing myself (and him). I guess what is meant to be is meant to be. I move onto Step 2 of 30DS tonight...wish me luck. Step 1 was getting way too easy for me, I was swerating but not really huffing and puffing.

For dinner tonight I am doing a field greens salad with feta cheese, tilapia with mango salsa and maybe some black beans. Mmmmm...Im looking forward to eating. Whats everyone elses dinner plans tonight?

Lindy- Thanks=) I went and got some tupperware containers and some fresh fruit/veggies to snack on during work. I will also probably take a lean cuisine. I'm getting ready to go to they gym now. It's been going pretty good. Gives me something to do also. I am going to go on all my off days this week at the very least. I am also signed up for a lot of overtime the next few months so I will probably still go for 30 minutes on those days. I am determined! I got so close to being under 200 a few months ago. I am sooo jealous of you right now!

Ok girls are any of you have weird things happen on Chicks? This morning the am conversations weren't there, and then when I wrote my message and hit send, all the over conversations from you all showed up. So, I deleted mine and rewrote it so it made sense. Now I go on here and the am conversations aren't on here again, just the current ones from the last few hours. Prior to that is yesterdays..........weird. So If I don't comment about someones message it's because it's not showing up! Ok onward...

Lindy - Wow girl 16 pack huh? Good for you and I like the fact he is showing you and Gabadoo respect. Yes! A gentleman! Regarding your diet, I think you are smart to eat more, giving yourself the nutrients your body needs for the workouts you have been doing. I think that is just what you need!! NOT that I want you to kick my butt in this contest or anything.........Hey how about a piece of cake? ;-)

Maddiesmom - I am sooo sorry about your back and the pain your are in. That just really bites. I haven't thrown my out in a few years, but gosh last time it really put me down hard. I really hope the doctor was able to help you. Hey, and I like Lindy's idea of swimming!

Neesy- I didn't realize you were going back to work? I missed that conversation. What are you going to do? Good idea on the snack foods and staying busy. I too am looking for PT work. I am tired of being around the house and want to have something to do. This will sound nuts, but I really would love to work at a bakery......LOL. I have worked in managemenet and offices for 30 years and want to do something creative and fun. So, we will see.

My day has been good, but yes Lindy, I was nuts for going at at 10:30 the is morning. I have been pooped all day........ugh and my calories are too low. I'll check in later and hopefully all the conversations will be on here - hey, maybe its my computer?????

Hey Grits. I work full time. I was off for vacation for the last 2 weeks so that I could have more time with my husband. I'm an ICU nurse. That sounds awesome. I would love to have my own business. I hope to get my Master's degree in Nurse Anesthesia once we get settled in our new station. Financially, I will be able to go back to school now. So, I'm excited.

Lindy- that sounds good. I'm glad things are working out with 16-pack=) Good luck with step2! Your dinner sounds way better than mine. I'm being lazy. i'm having a lean cuisine and soup. Every night I eat a weight watchers dessert. they're only a hundred calories and i feel like i'm splurging.

Neesy - I am impressed, ICU Nurse........very impressive. I say that because I know the schooling it took to get there AND you day to day duties says alot for your dedication to help others and your profession. I was in school to pursue nursing and was a semester away from then going to internship but had to drop out to go back to work fulltime. My children were school (one daycare and one early elementary), because I didn't get child support, I just couldn't afford to do school anymore. So many years past of me having to work enormous hours for us to survive I never did go back. Anyway......just the schooling I took and not going to internship was tough so KUDO'S TO YOU! Sorry I went into depth about me..........oh well.....rambling again....

Dance, bye the way, thank you for the compliment on my age, but I have to say, I thought you were around 30 - 32!! You look great and young for your age!

Hi girls- for the first time in months, I have the late night munchies. Even though Im not too tired, Im going to go to bed soon so I can sleep it off.

Ok..I did the 30DS today, step 2. Hmmmm...Burgundy, do you find step 2 easier than step 1? Its weird. I didnt struggle as much, I dont know why. I did sweat and huffed and puffed but it seemed a little too easy for me. I am only going to do it for 1 week, then move onto 3 next Monday. So, I am at day 8 of 30ds. I did learn that I am completely uncoordinated, how they do the arm and leg thing and make it lok flawless is beyond me, Im pretty sure if a stranger was looking through my window it would look like I was having a seizure, lol...sorry, bad joke. (but so true)

Mygrits...hows the late night cravings coming along?

Neesy - I love ww desserts but Im trying to cut out "all white things" until after the possible wedding. Aside from yesterday, Ive done pretty well and am not craving. Anyway...hope you have a good week at work..good luck.

Grits- Thank you=) I didn't realize it was going to be tough when I started nursing school. I thought.. nurses don't really do anything. hahaha

Well I'm off to bed.. Well atleast I'm going to try. I woke up 8hrs ago... ugh. Goodnight girls! Late night munchies are the worst.