[Tummy Girl]

Evening Ladies,

Busy day here, just getting to posting now and I remember why I don't like to do that...

Ruth - hoping your smile siggy is gonna hang around, congrats on the big loss that's awesome! I like the squash in stuffed peppers, that's my favorite and not to mention short on the butter and sugar too.

Shasha - wtg on walking away, i must agree I have never, ever regretted turning food down. Congrats on the food cleaning, it's amazing what little changes can do and sure enough, when it's not there you're one step ahead.

HealthyBunny - welcome, welcome. We love some determination around here.

Delphi - the only thing that stopped me from that edition was Soap's head, just didn't fit my decore kwim? But if you have friend with them then you can try them out and be all creepy yourself, wicked. Awesome loss there wow, it was just waiting, and lurking and bam! YOu do get all the good ones, the church fella from next door, the preachers son and now garlic man! I like playing with the elmos and seeing if I can make them vibrate right off the shelf, that is good fun! I'm just wrting this novel while you wrote that, lol.

Jacque - I always hated summer for that exact reason and now I'm realizing why ppl like it so much. Just wear a lot of warm spandex and you won't be able to hide a thing

MeowMix - Welcome to the craziness, we're all some driven challenge seeking A types ourselves so you'll fit right in

April - Good for you making that choice, it makes such a difference when your significant other is on the same wave length.

Butterflydiva - you some fancy girl, that looks delicious!

Bootsie - I get that from lack of hydration only and otherwise I'm not terribly sure.

Jessicado - As long as you're back on track I imagine there will be arse biting. You're definitely going through a lot so getting back and not totally falling off is awesome.

Mizmizzy - Welcome aboard, congrats on the new and nice neighbourhood, those are always fantastic. We're big on the old exercise over here so I'm sure you'll find endless motivation.

Hotsplashes - Get better chickie.

MsP - Now that's some business and a good daughter too Burn those calories hun! Cograts on those inches, wow, it must be the STing it's nice to get such an awesome reward from all that hard work.

LE - you sure do work some crazy hours, enjoy your rest. To tell you the honest truth, every morning I run, the first thing that crosses my mind when the alarm goes off is to not go, still now after all these months and never missing a day. My next thought however is, exercise is not an option, it will never be an option, now go. That's my script, it works but it's something I think we all struggle with too so we'll try our best to keep you on the straight and narrow.

LTTG - woohoo on the panties , there's all that weight gone plus more!

Bessie Mary Alice - Enjoy that trail, how nice to have somethign like that so close to home.

Sandye - Well, so far, I'm loving it, the STing sessions are so crazy they burn around 700cal themselves, and today was shoulders and arms and I can barely lift my arms, they feel jelloy, just how I like it The ab workout is only 16 minutes but I swear it is almost cruel, like divine torture or something. It's all amazing, I love it to bits, and this is day three, lol, granted I've done all the videos b/f vacation so I kinda know what's coming. The variety is what makes me so happy, you actually only do abs more than once a week otherwise different workout every day. Is that crazy exciting enough for ya? A full pound, holy cow!!! Bravo you, you're a step away from the 130s

Misspiggy - Hope all is well at school, check in when you can.

Miss Mallee - And to think most of us felt like that all the time before, and didn't even notice it. Congrats on keeping up the exercise amist the headache and yuck.

Econnerd - Ya that doesn't make a whole lot of sense, LOL, work hard, gain 8lbs!

NSM - you didn't fall off, I'm sure I saw you dragging behind the wagon last month But super glad you're back. We'll try and tone it down, honest, you should have at least one safe place, lol.

Urockmom - the beginnings of the month are like tornados around here with all this crazy posting, purge on!

SG - Just remember the answer is no whatever naughty thing, you will overcome and rise above and laugh in the face of it, muhahaha.

Mystical - Loving the picture! Well with eating under control the exercise can totally wait for sure, and hopefully some sleep will come your way.

It's been some crazy busy round these parts today. DD got up the second I came in from my run, hence no post, then dh needed a drive to work, which he forgot to mention yesterday, so no shower, no checking here and off we go. And my funny ha ha today was dh had an autopsy to watch today and he had to take exhibits (ie body parts) back to work to catalogue them and do whatever they do with them. So what does he try and leave with today? My cooler! Honestly, please hun put brains in my food cooler and he didn't see anything wrong with that, he said no brains, just plastic bags with brains inside. What can I say, I love him anyway but sometimes he's a bit slow.

Got tons of organizing done today, cleaned out the walk in closet and got all my chubby clothes boxed up and ready to send to my friend (she asked for them, lol, I won't just send chubby clothes to ppl) They weight 65lbs in that box, I couldn't believe it but it's nice they are going to be loved in a new home.

So my slow downward trend is still trending, down another 0.4 today to hit the 173.6. I have been eating a lot less animal protien lately but who knows.

[mystical]

My DH and are starting trying to get a routine down. He is going to be taking some weights to the shop so in between his calls they will be able to do at least some weight training. When we lived in the states and he worked in a warehouse that is what he did and he seep to start droping weight just by doing that 3 times a day for 15 minutes. Crazy isn't it... Well hope you all have a great night I'll check in with you in the morning...

Tummy Girl Thanks DH just took this picture today we were on our way out the door and I told him to take it so I could have an avatar pic LOL

[dcapulet]

hi all,

so now that school started today my eating has gone to crap. no planning always lands me here. so, for tomorrow, I will pack some fruit, string cheese, water, and a healthy sandwich.

Just came from running, so at least that's ok.

I hope everyone's getting over the hump of the week in fine style!

[MeowMix]

I just noticed I've gotten lots of welcomes to the challenge! Thanks so much! I'm one of those weirdos who never feels like she fits in, even over the internet so it's nice to have see some friendly welcomes!

I'm not sure how you guys keep track of our progress for this, do I make a post about it or edit my old one with my progress? Or do you just go by my ticker?

[Late to the game]

Good evening, girls.

MSP ~ Woo hoo on the weight and the inches loss! You are such an inspriration!

Bessie ~ Welcome aboard!

SANDYE ~ I know you got that closet cleaned and woo hoo on the weight loss! I don't know if I'll be able to see you the next tijme I visit!

LE ~ So good that you listen to yourself! So many times I say "*screw it, I'm too tired!" Actually not so much recently, but oh, in the past, heck ya!

SHASHA ~ Great idea removing the temptation. I find that if I really want something and it involves driving to the store, I can wait it out. Almost out of sight out of mind. Of course I discovered yogurt, and though peach is oh so good, I still crave chocolate ice cream!

[Late to the game]

Dang! I lost my other posts! They were witty and funny, too! Oh, well.

SG Resist the naughty! You can do it!!!!

[DELPHI ~You survived the DMV! Major points there. I had to spend not one, but two afternoons there last week, which resulted in my missing two ST workouts!

TUMMY ~ Woo hoo on the loss! I told Sandye that I knew you and Delhi would pass me up, and good daughter that she is, said, "they are younger than you." True, but it is more than that. You two work your arses off and deserve to have those pounds fly off! Good job! I have to say that although I would not want brains in my coooler, I think it would be fascinating to investigate (and bring to justice those responsible) a murder.

As for me, I did upper and lower body ST yesterday, and as I missed most days last week due to the DMV, fence building, and a smashed little finger, I may have overdone it. I am so sore! Yesterday I did FIVE miles with Leslie (WATP). For those who are not ready to run, it's a great workout. I sweat much more that doing just two miles on the treadmill. Much more fun, too. Today I did upper body ST. So all in all, a good day.

[ruth135]

Well today went very well. Got two walks/jogs in and some pilates. I'm glad I've started pilates again, I always start to feel firm after doing it awhile. The scale was the same today so I'm glad, hope its down some more tomorrow.

I was looking into getting the kids a fitness DVD, I've been thinking about it for while, since we homeschool and I want to make sure and have some kind of fitness program. Not that we don't have enough going on around here to keep them moving, my son is 10 and this year he has aquired alot of chores lol! Sometimes he has to milk the goat, make sure all the animals have water, taking garbage up to the end of the driveway, etc. But come winter time and they won't be near as active.

Delphi I like some of the Healthy Choices, I only get them when they are on sale and I try not to eat them very often, but they do make a nice quick lunch. I used to buy Lean Cuisines but I haven't got any for awhile.

Catch you chickies later!

[Jacque9999]

Originally Posted by Tummy Girl

Jacque - I always hated summer for that exact reason and now I'm realizing why ppl like it so much. Just wear a lot of warm spandex and you won't be able to hide a thing

Yeah that could work....

[Delphi]

Good Morning Ladies.

This is merely a drive by posting. This is an off day, so no getting up early. I'm up a wee bit this morning, but I had a killer ST session yesterday, I'm sore all over, so I know I'm retaining a bit, nothing I can do about it..but sit back and admire my muscles. Oh my gosh my back look so good...I'm so glad I have stuck with ST all these months. It really is paying off...the fat is falling off and all those beautiful muscles are sitting there all sexy and stuff.

At any rate, I'll be back later to check in, so until then you beautiful people have an excellent day!

[iDream]

Another drive by posting here too! I'll be back for personals later on today. It's park day again and after that the store for some milk and stuff. I'm up a bit too and not fretting. It was my high calorie day and for the first time ever I actually at almost all of the calories alotted! Man was it a lot of food! Also I had ST'ing yesteday so I'm retaining a bit as well.

Did get up early and got my run in, W5D2--2 8 min runs! I did it! And the best part? I could have kept going when it was time to walk!

Okay, gotta get the boys out to the bus stop and get ready for the park! Have a great day girls and I'll be back later for personals!

Be sure to DRINK YOUR WATER!!!!

[Hotsplashes]

Drive by postie here too. Gees we should be the September Gangsta Gals Challenge!!lol

YoYoYo.. I'm feeling much better.. must have been the headache because it turned into a full blown migraine.

Got my student ID yesterday.. and my new elective. Forensic Science.. it was either that or "Disseminating teh DaVinci COdes" or "Philosophy Through Film"... that's all that was left by the time I registered and selected my schedule. WOOHOO Now I can watch CSI and know what they are talking about!lol

I'll do an indepth posting tonite!

Already have in 1/2 my water intacke!

[ButterflyDiva]

Morning everyone, hope you all had a great day yesterday. This is just going to be a quick post of what I ate yesterday. (figured posting what I've eaten will keep me in check)

B-scrambled eggs with american cheese, side of 1/2 cup of mixed blueberries, blackberries and craisins
S- apple
L- chicken breast, string cheese, and tomato cucumber salad with olive oil, feta cheese and black pepper
S- lightly salted rice cake with reduce fat peanut butter and strawberry all fruit jam
D- chicken salad with romaine lettuce 6 cherry tomatoes, black olives, craisins with balsamic dressing
S- apple mixed in 3 oz of plain yogurt with cinnamon and handful of walnuts.
water- 8 glasses.

I'll probably check back in to see what going on with everyone else later this afternoon.

[Lewisempire]

You girls are toooooo funny.... DRIVE BY GANGSTAS!
I won't be posting personals until tonight. I have an appointment in Knoxville today and gotta run. But I already argued with myself this morning about working out, but I won! YAY for me! I think having some good music really helped. I treated myself to some new itunes last night to help with my workout. Hopefully, they will keep me motivated for a while! I hope everyone has a really great day.

PS- Delphi thanks for the comment on my pics. I just love the one of my pup with her ears just a-flying! she cracks me up!

Alright you gangsta girls----keep it real! Wurd to your Mutha! Peace OUT!( LOL i couldn't resist)

[Bootsie]

I am a drive by to but wanted to touch base for I think that helps me stay on track, had a hard time following my diet yesterday went off base somewhat but did not gain . Having a hard exercising so hot but I got a feeling if it was not hot I would find some other excuse, I just need to toughen up. Be back later. I love to be in an active groups like this, it strengthens me hearing all your success and weakness 's seeing you doing something about it, not giving up!

[Ms Perception]

Good morning all! I'm on a roll here...3 days in a row remember ing my vitamin. I know it's a small step, but the small steps all add up. So, good breakfast, vitamin, exercise, and plan for a good day. It should be another productive one. I think today will be laundry...this time actually getting everything put away LOL, vacuuming everything, and cleaning up/sorting this misc. pile of junk (mostly papers) in my bedroom.

Sandye-Way to go on the 8 min runs...okay that sounds a little wrong, but still GREAT JOB! Just wait...soon enough you'll keep running alright!

LE-Oh my, heck yeah I have those conversations with myself! I win MOST of the time. Today my little phrase to myself was something along the lines of "No Excuses!"

Delphi-It's awesome uncovering those sexy muscles, eh?! You're doing all the right things to get to "normal" ASAP.

LTTG-Thanks! You're too sweet! I use WATP dvd's too. Well, not since the spring, but in the winter it can really give a nice indoor cardio workout. It was what kinda spring boarded me into running again. And good job on getting your workouts in the last several days...keep up the hard work!

MeowMix-This is a friendly board. I know that's what kept me here when I started these monthly challenges 8+ months ago...just knowing people noticed I was here and wanted to encourage me. It's a great feeling to have that support..even if it is online!

dcapulet-Way to stop the bad trend before it became worse! I know you can turn it right around and get moving in the right direction. Your lunch sounds yummy, too!

Ruth-I like pilates too for that reason. What dvd do you use? I've tried a few and haven't found the "perfect" one yet. Some are too basic and some aren't basic enough! LOL

Mystical-So nice to put a beautiful face with the screen name! Yeah, it's amazing how small changes can make a difference sometimes. It's great that DH is on board with ya!

SG-Come out from the paper tornado and take a break! JK I know you must be swamped getting back to the grading papers routine. Just say NO to naughties, but you know, every once in a rare while you can cut yourself a small break and have something special...as long as it doesn't turn into an all out calorie fest!

Tummy-You don't just send random overweight people your "fat" clothes? hmmm LOL It's nice your friend can make use of them. I'm all about passing stuff along. I gave a bunch to my mom who's on her own little weight loss journey.

I can't recall who asked, but mom's surgery is tomorrow (Friday). It should all go well. She's a nurse herself, so she knows the rundown. Also, the house we're selling is set to close (and be off our backs, yay!!!) the 15th of this month. It got moved up a touch and we are going to finish clearing our stuff out this Saturday and put it in storage while we're living here at the in-laws. Crazy times! I can't complain though. We're SO blessed!