Ok I really need to up my exercise, I weighed today and was still at 215 so I need to do more. I am hoping to be down at least a lb tomorrow. I got my workout in today. I am gonna start running without the dogs earlier in the day and walk them in the evening. I dont have gym options around here. Hopefully we will be moving in the next year and it will be somewhere with a gym so I can join.

So heres to a week of getting my arse moving, a lot more!!!!!!!!!!!!

I did go at 4 and worked out till 530 - I am exhausted and I pushed myself really hard. It felt great though. Now I am relaxing with a book and a movie later. I still have to get more cardio in though - I really hate it. But I did do 45 min so I guess I shouldn't be too hard on myself. Foodwise went very well today, I did have an extra fat free pudding but I didn't have the chocolate bar that I was eyeing at Chapters!! I am not craving Coke Zero at all...knock on wood that continues...the real test will be at work...

I am weighing in tomorrow and I am only estimating where I think I might be, so I hoping for the best! Goodnight everyone!

Burgundy: It could be that your body is getting used to the walking. My trainers said that since a person walks every day, it gets used to it very quickly. Are there hills, etc (any type of incline) that will push you a little more? Doing a walk/jog will help as well.

Staccie: Way to go on the workout!!! Especially after the week you have had! Great job on not giving in to your cravings! Diet soda is my downfall and I really need to try to cut it out of my diet. It's the last vice I'm holding on to!

Went to the gym and did cardio. Didn't do as much as usual because I'm still sore from Hott Trainer's workout. I did a lot of stretching afterwards to help with the soreness, but we'll see. I pushed myself while on the elliptical and burned almost 400 calories in 35 minutes, so not too shabby.

Good night ladies! See you tomorrow for weigh in

Hey girls! I'm glad you kept the board moving yesterday as most of us have been MIA... Haha. I was running errands all day. & slept a lot.

My official weigh in is.. 199.4lbs. Down exactly 3lbs since last sunday. YAY. I'm happy with that. I just gotta keep this pace going and I'm gonna be lookin HOT by grad day.
By the way, I got the letter in the mail about all the graduation stuff. I thought I was gonna get two days with him.. But I only get 8hrs basically after the ceremony. That sucks. But I'll take what I can get.

I'm gonna go take my dogs to the park. Maybe I'll go to a regular park and walk them on some trails instead of just going to the dog park and letting them run. That way we both benefit. haha

Talk to you later! Hope everyone is doing well!

Staccie-how was your book and movie, what movie did you watch??

Maddiesmom-yea there are few hills one way I go, if I go that way and run it should help. Thanks

Neesy-3 lbs is great. Hubby will be happy. 8 hrs, make the most of it. When is graduation?

I was 214.0 today. Down from 215.6 last week. Almost 2 lbs so I will take it. But I am upping everything now(exercise, diet...) Cant wait to see everyone elses numbers today.

Hiya!

Well I have no change in my weight...but I am ok with that because that means I never gained anything. However, I am sure I did but the last 4 days I have been rocking it hard so maybe it fell off. Anyway, I am ok. I have a mini goal to lose 25 pounds for Halloween. That's seven weeks and a lot to expect but I feel more determined than I ever have. I finally found it!! Not that I dont have to keep working hard to keep it, but I finally feel ready and set!!!!

I have to tell you all a quick story. Today while I was eating lunch, I watched a few episodes of the Biggest Loser. I have never really watched it before. I was sitting there crying my eyes out - not sure why, maybe because I can relate in many ways and others just because who knows. Anyway, I am addicted now. What a great show - I mean losing 17 pounds a week is kind of hard for those of us that don't work out 8 hours a day but it shows that anything is possible. I felt really proud of all those people, it made me want to help others and also to push myself harder. I know we all help each other on here and I hope to provide some motivation for some of you sometimes like you all do for me!!! :hugs:

Neesy - yeah for you!! - I can't wait to see the 1 again!! I'm so happy for you - you are steadily losing weight and that is awesome - no plateaus which means you are changing it up a lot for your body!

Burgandy - yeah for you too - that is awesome!!!

Last night I read a new James Patterson book - I am a very quick reader and finish a book in about 3 hours - but I always read it again or sometimes three times to get the details I missed - definitely get my money's worth. I watched last house on the left. It was very disturbing...I thought it was more of a horror movie and it is, but it's just disturbing - home invasion, etc. It's times like that I am really glad I live in an apartment!!

I went and worked out this morning although my body is seriously sore!! I still need to push cardio a bit more - I choose the easy one - the bike when I should be going for something that is incorporating my whole body. Then I came home and had a quick swim in the pool and hottub - it felt great on my sore muscles!!! I bet I am going to have to put on my bra in the front and slide it around to the back tomorrow!!! I always get a good laugh when that happens - those buggers are just a pain in the arse!!

Well I am rather bored...I am going back to work tomorrow and I am glad that I had some time at home to try and incorporate some new habits - I might have to check in lots tomorrow for support because of that darn coke machine and to contain my stress levels!!

Hope everyone else is recovering from the party this weekend hee hee!

S

Thanks guys. His graduation is October 22

Rayne-Great job on the loss!
Staccie- Maintaining is awesome too girl!


WHERE IS EVERYONE??????

Hey Ladies,
Not sure where everyone is, but I hope all is ok! Burgundy, congrats on the loss! Staccie congrats on maintaining, especially with your crazy schedule!

Had a busy day of shopping, cleaning, and of course, gym time. I weighed in this morning and I'm down another 2. I swear, this is the lightest I have been in at least 5-7 years.

Really didn't want to go to the gym today, but pushed through it and did my strength training at 8 pm.

Neesy: Congrats on your loss, I know you've wanted Onederland for a long time now. I hope I'm there by the end of the year! I'm so jealous! I know you can't wait to be with your hubby, you are such a strong woman to be going through this.

Good night ladies, hope everyone checks in!

Seriously??? Where is everyone?

Staccie-yay for maintaining. Now that you are focused(right along with me now) you will starting dropping those lbs. Dont think I will be watching that movie, I would rather see a comedy. My husband wants to see District 9, we might so see that. Hope tomorrow with the coke machine isnt too bad. Check in and we will help you through.

Neesy-Oct 22nd is my moms birthday so easy for me to remember and its not that far away.

Maddiesmom-you are truckin right along, congrats. I am sure you will see the 1 by the end of the year.

I had to watch the boys tonight for a few hours. Got a walk/run in. Really need to get my house clean tomorrow. My husbands great uncle passed away so I am sure we will have some visitors.

Hope to see more of us checking in tomorrow.

Burgundy: Sorry for your family's loss. I'm sending positive thoughts your way.

Wow, still can't believe everyone is MIA. I was thinking that by now, at least a couple of people would have checked in. Hope everyone is doing ok. Look forward to hearing from all of you soon!

Also, keep your fingers crossed for my hubby. He has a 1st round phone interview today for a company that is listed on the "100 Best Companies to Work For." We're hoping something comes of it.

Happy Monday Ladies!!

Good morning, ladies! Sorry to have deserted you for so long! Hope everyone had a great weekend...

The wedding up in Aspen was great but I'm glad to be home and focused on normal life again. I did pretty well with eating and food choices but yesterday on the trip home it fell apart a bit. Oh well - back in the saddle, right?

I haven't quite caught up on all the posts while I was gone and will work on that later today.

Am heading out for a run to get back in the groove....

Good morning everyone. I am going to check in before I leave for work as I won't get on here again until lunch. I had a great workout this morning, I pushed myself really hard on the cardio - I did 50 min on the treadmill at 3.5 speed on a 5.0 incline and did not allow myself to touch the bars - I walked backwards every 5 min or so as well (although not as fast or I would fall on my face!). A few times I felt like I was going to explode but I pushed and then I finished off with 1000 metres rowing. I really have to work on my cardio....I feel good today - anxious about going to work but I can do it. It seems a lot easier to focus on just me - but when I have to focus on other things I can't seem to multi-task it all - which is silly because I can multi-task myself like crazy at work but can't do it for myself...hmmm!

Burgandy - District 9 is awesome - some ppl don't like it but I really did - it had a lot of messaging and I am definitely going to see it again when I can squeeze it into my schedule and not worry about raiding the popcorn worker!! And I don't mean raiding the concession, I mean teeth bared, charging at the concession worker for popcorn - I don't want to scare them again lol. PS - sorry about the loss

Vicky - fingers and toes crossed (yes I can cross my toes - freaky heh!).

Dance - we missed you - and glad to hear you had a great trip in Aspen...pictures? I bet you looked amazing in your dress!! You think very positive - I like that about you!!

Well I better get ready - I am procrastinating really bad about going into work but I am sure once I get there I will be fine!

Have a good day everyone - hope everyone else has a chance to check in!! We miss your smiley faces and posts!!!

Maddiesmom-fingers crossed for your hubby. Let us know if he finds anything out.

Dance-glad to see you back. We want to see you in the dress. I bet you looked great.

Staccie-sounds like a great workout this morning. We will have so go see District 9.

Well TOM showed up with a vengeance last night. But despite that I was 213.8 this morning. Not going to change my ticker yet. I will wait til its down a little more. Have a lot of family coming in for the funeral today, so will be spending time with them. Funeral is tomorrow.

Hope everyone else gets a chance to just drop in.
Have a great day

HEY GIRLYS!!!

So sorry I didnt get to check in at all during the weekend. I had crazy fun though. I was due to "ease into" eating again this weekend and that went terribly, terribly wrong. I did ok on Friday, but I was supposed to do 2 more days of veggies and broth and well...that didnt happen. I ATE AND ATE AND ATE. And I did not go organic as planned. I pretty much sabotaged my intention of the cleanse but I will admit that I feel great and definately removed the toxins so Im happy about that. Anyway, that being said, I weighed myself on Friday for the cleanse, since it was my last day...all in all, I held up for 15 days and lost 20 pounds, it was 165.5 on Friday - HOWEVER, as to be expected, I gained 5 pounds over the weekend and was at 170 this morning, but trust me, for what I consumed and Imsure Im retaining a lot too--ILL TAKE IT. I know 5 pounds is a lot for a weekend but I do know some of that is water weight and a lot of that is what I digested. I went all out, no self control. So 170--I am happier than a pig in mud. I am going to try to swing back into my plans of organic eating. On a separate note, my mom surprised me with an early Christmas present and is paying for me and my daughter to go on a cruise in October with the rest of our family. IM SO EXCITED. Maybe I can lose another 10 before the cruise takes off on October 4th, totally attainable, lets get my butt into shape, lol.

Ok, Burgundy, Maddiesmom and Stacie - you guys had me cracking up with your party of 3 conversations, Im so sorry--I just kinda went MIA. It sounds like everyone is rocking and rolling and making some really good decisions.

Theres so much to catch up on, Im sorry if I didnt comment directly this time around. Ill talk to you girls later.

Lindy - woohoo on your cleanse results! Good for you!! At least for a day (until your water weight drops off), we can be 170 buddies! I'm totally sick of this number and am ready for a change this week!!! Ahem - when are we going to see the new darker hair already???

Staccie - love the new avatar pic - you are super photogenic!

I can't download pics b/c of a technical issue with my pc but will see if I can use my bf's or something. Back to the grindstone...