MsP~ good luck on your race tomorrow! Sorry you have to postpone building your house, that's a bummer!

SG~ So, you couldn't talk hubby into starting the closet huh? Ah well, at least you tried! There you go scaring me about next week! I told you I never look ahead--well, I didn't--after reading your post I went and looked it up...by the end of next week did you see that we're supposed to be running for 20 mins straight? With NO walking?!?!? HUH? Man, I knew I shouldn't have looked ahead! Okay, we can do this--right? I mean--YEAH! We can DO this!!!

Delphi~ Congrats for making goal! And during TOM no less! Woo hoo!!! That's awesome! I sure hope that TOM lays off ya with the cramps hun, that's just rotten! As for the Normal BMI, girls you'll be there before ya know it! Only 7 pounds, that's nothin' chickie!!! Easy peasy lemon squeezy!!! Hope you get rid of those cramps magically overnight and that you have yourself a wonderful day off tomorrow!!

Well girls, I finally got my HIIT in after hubby came home. Never before have I looked forward to a workout so much! I was thinking about it all day long! I simply could not wait to get on the treadmill, crank up Dave and run! I even had a moment today where I thought about just taking off outside and seeing how far/long I could run without stopping!! But then I remembered that I'm doing the C25K for a reason...and that reason would be lack of endurance! Plus, it would be my luck that I pull something or strain myself running outside and then I'd be unable to do my C25K run tomorrow!

Speaking of which, I think I might just hit the pavement for tomorrow's run. There's a 5K here on Oct. 3rd and I've been toying with the idea of entering it...but I would need to be used to running outside first and if I keep doing my workouts on the treadmill, I won't be ready for a 5K by Oct. 3rd. So...depending on how crazy the weather is, I might just do it--I might run outside!!!

Well girls, even though I'm not all that tired, I better head to bed. I want to get up early tomorrow and get my workout in before I tackle my to do list. Hope everyone has a great night and a wonderful weekend!

Evening all,

CMo4 - And thanks for that welcome, lol, you know I had crazy cramps too until after the baby and now I don't think I've had them in three years, small mercies I guess. In the mouth and out the nose seems to work, and nothing like crazy intervals to exorcise the child demons. It's great to be back I was feeling all unhindged at the end of it without my routine, it's a minor OCD Do it, go outside, run in the rain, who cares, and there's much better scenery too.

SG - WTG on going in the rain, it's so nice when we get to a place that the only excuse is actually that our legs fall off or we've broken a body part and not those silly ones we used to use before. I'm all over that closet stuff too, just think how fab your new clothes are gonna look, ok now I'm excited too!

Shasha - that sounds rather painful indeed, I would definitely take it easy and let that heal up a bit for sure. Too bad about the trainer but I'm a cheapy and soemthing for free would sell me on it too.

Delphi - darling you ain't ever gonna be normal love maybe a super hot sex goddess but normal, heavens no! But aside from that that's only 7lbs! Can't wait to celebrate that one with ya, next month! And well, virgin fat happens to be that fat that's never been touched by a man because it's never been on the surface before, lol, we Canadians have lots of tricks to get through cold winters. for GOAL!!!!

Ruth - Congrats on the weight loss and those home renos I do so enjoy them, nothing brightens up a day like a fresh newly painted room. And honestly it perplexs me a bit that I managed to goal this month but I ordered very wisely it seems and sometimes I even ordered helathy things that I didn't really like that much so I won't eat a lot. That was for the days that my willpower was tanking, you don't need willpower if you dont' really like it, lol.

Jessicado - Bravo to you my dear, that is one heap of stress and hard choices and a lot of things outside of your control and you are doing great with everything. What a wonderful example for your daughter!

FSA - why thank so much and thank for the red, it is my very favorite color.

MsP - Good luck and knock 'em dead, I bet you beat that 30 minutes too!

Had a wonderful night at home with dd cuddling on the couch doing her nails and my nails and reading stories, it was so nice given that I've been dealing with a grandparent behaviour hangover the likes of which I've never seen. I had breakfast hit the floor this morning b/c it wasn't made of chocolate. The entire day seemed like one long time out intermingled with eating, working out and a nap she only had b/c she was too tired from screaming and throwing herself on the floor all day. And then appeared my angel with all her lovely manners and cute little phrases right before bed, just in time so I won't curl up in the fetal position and rock myself to sleep while tieing my tubes in my mind. Hopefully tomorrow will be better, she even assured me that she will try again to listen better tomorrow but now I'm going to crawl into my very quiet bed and do some reading and I will catch up with all you lovely ladies tomorrow.

Hey chicks,
Checking in before I go to bed, yes I am going to bed at a much more decent hour.
My sister got here this afternoon and she brought with her food that she had already cooked at home so I didn't have to make lunch or dinner and it was healthy. She did bring a peach pie that she had made this morning but we all only got small pieces because there are 11 of us between her family and mine. I measured out only 1/4cup of ice cream to go with it. Then after supper my sister and I went for a 50 minute walk, it didn't seem like that long I guess because of all the yacking we were doing. We walked at a pretty good pace until well after dark. We would have done some jogging but she said she doesn't like to jog if she can't see well enough (because of it being dark) to make sure she don't step in a hole or something.
So we have planned out tomorrow's eating to make sure we don't overeat. Overall today my calories are very good so I'm glad about that. Now if I can just make sure tomorrow goes just as good. I will be making a pan of brownies but with 8 kids eating them that doesn't leave very much for me LOL.

I wonder what exercise I will do tomorrow... maybe some weights, I have GOT to start strength training again.

Congratulations Delphi on meeting your goal!!

Good morning and happy Saturday to you all!

I should be out running, but the iPod needs at least a 30 min charge on it so I'm waiting on that...

Tummy~ aha! You are a smart one! I honestly wouldn't have thought to order a healthy dish that I wasn't terribly fond of to control how much I ate! Miss Smarty Pants! "grandparent behavior hangover" oh what a perfect way to describe it! Sorry you're going through that, what a dolly to show her sweet side at the end though. Ya know, my girls pull the same thing--act like little heathens all day and then when it's bedtime they are the sweetest things ever! I swear, I think it's a survival mechanism--they bust out the cuteness when they know we're close to the end of our ropes. My girls have been in rare form this week too, so let's hope the weekend holds smiles and giggles from our girls, not tantrums and screaming.

Ruth~ oh what fun! You have a diet/workout buddy! I loved it when my mom was here and we ate well and worked out together! Sounds like you'll do just fine while she's there (and after that too of course )! Have a wonderful time visiting with her and her family!!!

Well girls, I guess drinking all my water did the trick! The scale was kind today with a 143.8!!! I hope it sticks! I just need to remember to get ALL of my water in not just the bare minimum.

Okay, well I think my iPod is charged enough for my run--I'm outta here! I'll be back later to check on everyone so be sure you're on your bestest healthiest behavior ladies!!! And of course, be sure to...

Drink Your Water!!!

Thanks for the advice. Since it was our first time the instructor set our bikes for us, but unfortunately, I didn't take notice to the settings, so someone will have to show me again when I go back. I was in pain for days...each day got better, but my quads were the worst. I'm assuming it was from the workout and not the settings on the bike.

That TOM is such a jerk!!! I hate him...fortunately I won't have him this week when I am in FL with mom. It will be the first time in MONTHS that he isn't visiting while I'm on vacay or doing something special.

You are AWESOME!!! Keep going!!!

Helloooo Chickies!

Wow, I stepped on the scale this morning hoping to see the 216.4 that I saw yesterday morning and I saw 215.0!!! What is up with that? I have absolutely no confidence it will stick but I suppose it could be due to TOM having left though I have absolutely no expertise there. Perhaps the earth's gravitational pull is on a slight break under my house right now.... that seems far more likely than the 215.0... let me tell ya.
It does kind of remind me that I should take a high calorie day though. With work and everything I haven't been keeping track of my calories as well and I don't think I'm getting them all in every day. It's time consuming to plan all that food and then time consuming to eat it all at work (trust me I've been shoving my face full at night) and sometimes I come home with some uneaten because I just didn't get it in...and it doesn't get eaten. I think I've been carting around the same bowl of cereal for half the week... gah, maybe I should check that they're still flakes and not a fine powder by now!

Ms P - Sorry! I didn't see your post yesterday. Good luck in your race!

Delphi - Wow, close to a normal BMI... you're amazing! Congrats on meeting goal!

cmo4 - Oops! Sorry! Didn't mean to make you look! Next week has been scaring the pants off me for a while now. 20 minutes? Impossible... right? Of course, that's how I felt about 3 minutes and now 5 minutes and the beginning of next week's 8 minutes. I can tell you I'm going to be taking that 20 minute run sloooooooooooooooooooooooooow..... like, so slow I'd pass myself walking! We can totally do it. I mean, I haven't thought I could do any of this so... if I go by that... we can totally do it! And yay for running outside! There is a 5k in late October I found that's nearby and I've been thinking about signing up... my whole social exercise anxiety thing has kicked up and started naysaying me... I won't know what to expect, I won't know how to do anything, I don't really have good enough shoes and of course that oh so fabulous inner voice (They're all gonna laugh at you!!!). Yeah, fantastic, I know. Maybe you'll inspire me to do it anyway!

Tummy - You know, my DH looked at me like I was nuts when I said I was still going and all I said was "well if you hear thunder or see lightning... come get me!" and then headed out the door giggling. Oh he's prolly thinking I've gone off the deep end between that moment and how stupidly excited I am about this closet. I think I'm going to post before and after pictures on my blog because our closet right now is absolutely ridiculous.

ruth - mmmm brownies, I haven't had chocolate since June when I started. Ice cream yes.... chocolate no. I'd make a pan myself but I don't have 8 kids around to eat most of it!! Oh man, I can almost smell them!


I hope no one posted while I was rambling. Man, you girls really are the best, I'm so glad I found this group... you guys make everything so much easier and much more fun!!!
Have a great day!

Hi all! Just me again!

Jacque~ I'm glad that your quads and muscles were the only things hurting--I had various other parts (ahem, girly parts ) that were in agony for 3 days afterwards! That's what I get for jumping in with both feet before dipping a toe in to test the water! Ah well, at least I can say I did a spin class right? TOM is a jerk! He decided to crash my honeymoon of all things that SOB! So yeah, he's high on my list of things to detest. Glad to hear he's not going to crash your FL trip!

SG~ Now you listen to me girlie! You are doing a totally fantastic job and THAT'S why your scale says 215!!! It's not a fluke. You've earned it! Don't question it, just roll with it! And heck ya, post TOM weights have been known to take a 2-3 lb dive, so WOO HOO!!! You're 215!!!! Now, as for the exercising in public thing...honey, I want you to do something for me k? The next time you're out running and you see someone, I want you to say to yourself, "I bet they're thinking 'that's so cool that that chick is running! She's doing something fantastic for herself!', who cares if they're actually thinking that--chances are they're thinking about work or what they'll be making for dinner--the point is I want you to say it to yourself because it is cool that you're running and you ARE doing something fantastic for yourself!! (wow, sorry for the insane run-on sentence! Jeepers!) Whenever I see someone exercising who isn't svelte and totally toned, the first thing I think to myself is, "Good for them!!!" and before I started working out, I would think, "Man...she's working out...I really need to start working out...sigh..." so you never know, you just might inspire someone to start exercising and taking better care of themselves! Lastly, the 5K...I'll do it if you do!! Really! I've been toying with the idea and even if I end up walking half of it, it would still be fun to at least do it right? I mean, I could add it to the list of things I've done in my life if nothing else. Who knows, it could be the first of many! So, you up for it? Hmm? And heck ya we can do 20 mins! I have no doubt!!!!! We are going to take that 20 mins and OWN them!!! Yeah baby!!!

Okay, wow, sorry for the novel SG!!

Running--Outside--ROCKS!!! Okay, I've admitted before that I'm a total wimp when it comes to running when it's hot, but when it's in the upper 50's--I'm golden!! It was heavenly!!! Ahh, the fresh air, the scenery--even if it was just my subdivision --it was so much better than staring at my messy basement! And my muscles felt different afterwards too, more worked--especially the ol' hiney! Woo hoo!

So, now I'm all fed, caffeinated and ready for the day. Just need to try to sneak in a shower while the kids are playing and I'll be good to go! Hubby took Ry fishing and Dev decided to stay home, so we'll be trying to organize the playroom today I think--wish me luck!

Have a great day ladies and be sure to smile and start working on those September Goals! It's almost time to post them!!!!!

Morning ladies,

Ruth - yup I'd say eight kids is a sure fire way to not ahve any brownies left over and how awesome to have a sister in on the healthy lifestyle, just makes it so much easier to have an ally.

CMo4 - LOL, I'm only accidentally smart, I wanted to try and expand my eating horizons a bit and thought that since my taste buds have changed a lot maybe I would like some different things so I ordered a previously unliked food and it turns out it's not as bad but still not something I would eat tons of and the idea was born! It annoyed dh endlessly though, why would you order something you really don't know if you'll like?!! I don't know how often I heard that in two weeks but boo on him, it did the trick.
on 143s, holy wow, wasn't it yesterday that you couldn't get under 150? You're amazing! Glad you got that run in, it is great isn't it? I love the morning air and the quiet and just moving forward is pretty great.

Delphi - I bet you were up watching some horrible movie, like Showgirls or something, lol. Enjoy your weekend chickie, TTL.

Jacque - Hope you're mom's doing better, will you be gone all week?

SG - Or maybe a lot of hard work? You're getting up pre-5am to run your little butt off, I betca that's helping! And totally sign up for the race, anxiety or not just imagine how proud of yourself you'll be when you cross the finish line of a race. And I totally second what Sandye said, you know that when you see someone who isn't all super fit running you're amazed and awed and wish it was you, you can be that for someone else too. My dh thought running in the rain was crazy too, the first morning it rained I got up like usual and commented on it and his first words were, well I guess there's always tomorrow. Honestly, where's the encouragement? LOL he just didn't think I had it in me but almost 3 months later, haha, rain or shine still going(minus the lightening of course ) Totally post the pics I love me some organization, and I'm a horrible peeping tom too.

The devil in the child is quiet for now, I appeased it with pancakes this morning. And about those pancakes, I have searched long and hard for a healthy recipe that fit my eating preferences, higher protien, no flour, natural of the earth kinda stuff, oh ya and for it to taste good too. I finally found it and my dd ate them too which is part of why tasting good is so important round here. While I was cooking them I thought this might not be a good idea, two is a serving size and they're 1/4cup of batter each, not much food so I started to think I was going to eat too much but sure enough one and a half pancakes in and that was all that fit, nutritionally dense holy cow. Pretty happy about that it was a family favorite that we have not had in over 3 months and it was nice to find a way to put it back without compromising, except of course dd had maple syrup and I opted for pureed fruit. Wow who thought I'd get that excited about a pancake, lol.

Speaking of excited, down 1lb again today to hit 176. I thought I had a few in me after that first vacation weigh in, my waist went down 1.5inches while I was away for two weeks with only a 3lb loss, something seemed fishy so it seems I'm catching up. Not to mention I was bloated out on white flour and not drinking my 80oz+ a day of water like I do when I'm home.

It's gonna be a hot one today so I'm going to get my HIIT over with right away, it makes me sweat enough already. Oh and Sandye you're right week 7 is by far the hardest but i'm almost done!

Sorry ladies, this is gonna have to be fast as I am running out the door to get to the new house and meet the cable guy. Set up the appointment before I found out I don't have to be to work until next Friday instead of Monday, lol. Oh well, will give me time to get kinda situated in the new place a little. Well not really, because hardly any of my stuff is going to be moved down.

Anyways, just wanted to check in for the last of the month since I probably won't be back till the Sept thread, and say that I made my goal! It's TOM and all and the scale still said 269.5 today! Normally I don't take a pound lower until I have surpassed it completely, but since I'm going to be gone for a few days, and it is TOM, I'm taking that 269 d***it!

Hope everyone is doing awesome and see you on the next thread!

No longer morbidly obese- MET

10% mini goal- MET

No candy through Aug 21- MET

255 lbs by Aug 31- Not gonna make it. Maybe next week

Just a quick one today. The scale was down .4 today. Getting close to a 15lbs loss!
Have a great day!

Hi chickiessssssss Happy Saturday.

Delphii and Jesicca, congratulationssssssssss on having met goal girls :c heer:

Delphi, I hope you feel better girl

Tummygirl, Shrinking girl, Ruth, and to all who lost...........congratsssssss on the losses girls :c heer2: wow ruth! that is wonderful! congrats .

tummygirl, wtg on finding a way to make healthy pancakes. Hope your having a nice restful day.

MsP, sorry to hear about the delay on your house...hang in there chicky! Hope your having an awesome run

sandye , (cm4), wtg on that run! I love working outdoors too! I don't get the same high on the treadmill as I do walking outdoors.......it's just awesome! Sounds like a perfect day for your run! hugs

Aclaia........that's okay, you are doing awesomeeeeeee! keep up the great work

SG , wtg on that positivity

Jacquee, hope your feeling better. Glad you wont have TOM while in vaca with mom. I always used to try and plan around mine...when are you taking off?

well, I'm hungryyyyyyyyyyyyy lol. A big hi to you all ladies. I am going to go downstairs and make something. Oh, our new thread is up! I will catch you all later on, hugssssss.

:c arrot:

FullSteamAhead: get to last lowest weight and drop a couple of lbs.
sstolte: get below 210
jeweliek: lose 12 lbs., run 48 miles, weight training 3x/wk.
crazymamaof4: lose 5 lbs--MET GOAL!! try more new recipes, eat my fruits +veggies, try calorie cycling, + include more good fats in my diet.
canadianangel: report here everyday, be 205, minimum 50 miles running on treadmill.
UniquelyNormal: eat healthy + exercise.
TERAPET: lose 6 lbs.
Delphi: lose 10 lbs., maintain a 1, 000 calorie deficit 6 days a week--MET GOAL!!inthemidst: lose 10 lbs., eat OP, not get sidetracked on vaca., + not let school freak me out.
dcapulet: lose 6 lbs., maintain good eating habits, start getting some work done for school, 1200 min. ex.
Darby1: lose 6lbs. to get under 190--MET GOAL!! Lose another 3 lbs. to get to 186.5. ex. 5x/wk, work on a ST program, stay within WW points every day.
nellonello: get to 199
ajowens: lose 8lbs. to get to 158, eat all vegetable servings, + walk everday.
misspiggy408: say "buy-bye" to the 140's, wight training 3x/wk, cardio 4x/wk, + no beer during the week.
UrthWurm: lose 6 lbs., eat more fruits and veggies, exercise 3x/wk, walk 1x/day.
Miss Mallee: lose 5lbs--MET GOAL!! eat balanced meals, + start exercising regularly again.
NewShinyMe: eat OP 6 days/wk, journal food intake, keep track of water intake, + stay accountable on weekends.
LateToTheGame: lose 7-10 lbs., 3 days ST + 3 days cardio.
MountainChick: lose 5-7 lbs.
BlueIsis: 2x limit eating out at restaurants, no ice cream or alcohol, reach 120's.
mamatoni: lose 11 lbs. to reach onderland, ex. 5x/wk. No dessert with the exception of elephant ear at fair.
merose: lose 7lbs. to get to 174.
ernurse: lose 2 lbs. per/wk, stay within WW points, 4 bottles water daily, + give support at site daily.
MsPerception: take a multivitamin most days, get into the 140's.
Wifey: lose 10 lbs. +drink a lot of water
Pucedaisy: get down to 145.
wanting2b140: lose 10lbs. to get to 228
chunksoflove: lose 12.5 lbs. to get to 240.
Ruth135: lose 3-5 lbs--MET GOAL!!
Tummygirl: Lose 8lbs. to hit 177--MET GOAL!!
bbee: Lose 6 lbs.
Aclai4067: By Aug. 7- no longer morbidly obese--MET GOAL!! By Aug. 13- reach 10% target--MET GOAL!! No candy through Aug.21 (started July 21)--MET GOAL!! Down to 255 by Aug. 31.
princess2323: start exercising again, workout 1 hr. a day, get eating in order, + get into the 140's.
iamren: lose 9lbs.
Shrinking Girl: lose 6lbs, goal weight for end of August is 217.5--MET GOAL!!
Sunny Gee: lose 5.5 lbs. to get to 157.5
Jacque9999: see 125 sometimes in August--MET GOAL!! try new foods...health foods! + tone more and lose more belly fat.
susie martin: lose 10lbs. and do a daily chick check in.
ladyfyre: lose 11lbs, take my lunch to work...no more fast food, get to the gym 3x/wk, at least a 1/2 hr. of daily exercise and never be rushed in the morning.
loriehohlf: no post weight in off plan eating, track what I eat, continue with my activity and keep losing.
HeatherEljohari: goal weight of 169.8, 3x/wk at the gym...60+mins. a pop. 40 15 lb. weights, + 40 sit-ups.
KEmery08: venture into the 150's + get involved in some sort of ex. class.
lookingtobehealthy: goal weight of 225.
nellonello: get into onderland.
khunter: lose 7lbs. to get to 145.
Mystical: lose 6-8lbs.
BKKchick: lose approx. 5 lbs. to get to goal weight of 114.5
gillychicks115: lose 5lbs, keep it off, + start strength training more.
rcrough: drink 2.5 liters of water/day, stay OP, + no mindless snacking.
mars540: lose 10lbs., fit a size 8 by Sep.1, + no excuses.
shasha17a: lose 8 lbs.
naz: lose 10lbs.
75togo: lose 8lbs. + ex. 45 min. 4x/wk.
Phenomenal Woman: lose 6 lbs. + ex. somehow everyday.
sotypical: Lose some weight.
Ja23: Lose some pounds.
Jeannep:
smileydd: to go from 251
echo: lose 8lbs.
glutio: lose 5-10 lbs.
jessicado22: get into the 260's--MET GOAL!! Fit into small size 20 pants--MET GOAL!!
twilightfan: Lose 10 lbs.
Lisan1128: lose 5lbs.+ exercise 4-5x/wk.
Hotsplashes: get out of the 180's--MET GOAL!!
MrsVegan00: lose 7-10 lbs., keep up running with DH, stay on fiber and cut out junk food like chips, and drink lots of water.
holamamacita: be 195 lbs.
smileydd:

Oh yeah...spinning hurt those parts too!!! Plus what I was doing the night before contributed . Yes I am glad TOM will not be with me next week.

Mom is doing really well, although yesterday she was sad because a good friend died and she received a card from me that that made her cry more. Thanks for asking. Yes I will be gone till next Saturday...but will check in when I can