Dancer- I LOVE dailyplate! It took the work out of counting for me. Its sad that a few of US have vanished. Tiff is so loved =( Hope its nothing and they will be back!

Burgundy- YAY!! I love that feeling. Its the best when the xl is too big!!!

Staccie- I am doing okay with food and great with working out. I am climbing the stairs here. Swimming (seeing as its a million degrees here) and going to the gym today. =) I am following you right now though and I have cleaned, cooked and bathed so I am now back in pj's and on the couch with two dogs and 4 blankets. lol. Saturdays....

I am cooking dinner for my sick hubby and I am excited about soup I can eat. Also, my gym opens today so I am headed that way now!! I am excited. I set cardio goals for myself along with Dancers weight goal chart. I am so glad you are all doing so well!!

Hahaha! Staccie- I just read the top of your post to Burgundy. I laughed out loud. I am the same way and I am that way at 130. Its just funny to hear someone else say it =)

Oh my...not I! It is shocking how much my girls have shrunk. I just got fitted for new bras last week and went from a J (in the spring) to a C cup :yikes: Five babies, close to ten years of breastfeeding, and a seventy pound weight loss does quite a number on them. :lol:

So I got the flu shot yesterday. Mandatory by work. Last year, I got really sick afterward. .. So I was really dreading it. I slept like 18hrs last night/today! I just woke up at 3:00.. I feel so lethargic and achy. Hopefully I don't get worse. Anyway, nothing new going on. I was gonna go to the gym today but I just do not feel up for it. I'm gonna try and clean my house since I've been putting it off. I think I will clean , then take a break, then clean, take a break.. haha Only 2.5 weeks til I see my DH. I can definitely tell a difference in my body. But I really wanted to get in the 180s. At least 189! So.. I'm gonna kick my butt in gear for the next 2 weeks. I don't think I will have much of a loss tomorrow. But I'm gonna chalk that up to TOM. I just feel bloated and feel like I've been retaining water. So.. we'll see.

Mom- I would give anything to be a large C! That sounds great to me. I am sorry that you are unhappy with it though. Maybe when I have a child I can get bigger... then smaller! <3

Neesy- I am so sorry you are feeling icky. I am the same way. Most years that I get the shot, I get sick and vice versa. There is literally nothing worse than feeling gross and having to clean. Bad day! Take a few minutes and think of a way to pamper yourself. Take a long bath or I love to watch movies online with a glass of wine. Just make time for you!

ajowens: Not really unhappy...just surprised :) Amazing what a difference six months can make!

I would love to lose my 'friends' - but I'm probably going to need to have some work done on them...I don't want them to look like golfballs in a sock. I don't like them now, I can't imagine I will with 80 or so pounds gone.

I had a really good workout...lots of cardio. I am hiking the famous grouse grind here tomorrow - it's like 2800 stairs - eek! For now, I am down 5 pounds, almost six according to today. I weigh in again on Monday morning as I only use the scale at the gym and I am hiking tomorrow. Also bought some good food and going to explore counting calories better.

Neesy - I got so sick from the flu shot, I never had it again - but if it's mandatory I suppose there is not much you can do...hope you get the rest you deserve today!

AJ - sounds like an awesome day to me!!! My covers are calling my name today...hope your new gym is great too!! Can't wait to hear about it.

Mom - I'm still really impressed with everything you've already done and clearl going to keep on doing especially with you busy family and life...impressive! And I am counting down until I lose some of my boobs..

And on the subject of boobs, the other one is 'boob buddies' - you know that fat that is between your armpit and boobs? I hate mine...isn't it bad enough that we already have one set but then another one to worry about?! Incline chest flyes help though - I am working on them...

I tried to run a mile today...I just don't like it. So what I did was interval training, run for 2 min, walk fast for 2 min and I got a really kick *** workout. I think I will do that a few times a week. I watched gossip girl while I did it - love having tv's on our cardio machines at my gym - and mini fans. It's awesome!

Well I hope everyone is ticking along at a good pace!! I'm laying low tonight and looking forward to it!!

So I have a dilemma.

I am registered for a 5K tomorrow and just found out that everyone in my group in planning to walk, not run :( Bummer. I have actually been planning to run this one (my first 5K EVER!!) but this whole Run for the Cure thing was my idea because there is a woman in our circle battling breast cancer so we are running in her honor. This sort of means it feels weird to consider ditching my group in order to RUN rather than walk.

On the other hand, it feels llike sort of a cop out to walk rather than run.

Sigh. Not sure what I should do. Opinions?

I am sort of thinking I should walk with my team and find another 5K to run soon. Am I taking the easy way out?

Hmmm. Mom- I would run. I don't think people will feel ditched. I think they will admire you for working up to it.

dancer: Yes, it sucks when people disappear. I worry and wonder. Sigh oh well. Stuff happens to us all and for some the on-line stuff is the easiest thing to let go.

burgundy: i am a huge proponent of the C25K program as I am SO not a runner. If I can do it, anyone can!!

ajowens: You think? Part of me feels like I should walk with my friend with breast cancer...to show "official" support. Part of me feels like I may be using this as an easy way out. I don't know.

Do you have a sign with her name or a shirt with her picture. You would be running in her honor. No one else put that much effort into it. You are giving it your all for her. I just walked the alzheimers walk in Denver 5k and I wish I had run. Walking it was like walking through walmart. It was not satisfying. And I think she would be flattered if you said. I trained to run this in your name but every one else is walking. Do you mind if I run??.... =)

Momof5: I agree with AJ...let your friend know that you trained to run this 5K and see if she would mind you running...I'm sure the fact that you trained "for her" would be a huge honor for her.

AJ: How was the gym? Glad you are settling in to your new home.

Neesy: Glad you got some rest...you deserved it after your hectic schedule. Good luck getting to the 180's...I know you can do it! Kick butt this week at the gym!

Staccie: I laughed at the golfball in the sock comment. :) It's strange, I've lost almost 50 pounds (wow...50!) and my chest is the exact same size. I'm sure my hubby is thrilled, but I'm kinda surprised actually. It's not exactly easy to run when your chest is bigger. Plus, look on the bright side, at least you have side boobs by your armpit rather than "back boobs." Have fun on your hike.

Well, I had a good day. I went and worked out with Hott trainer, who is soooo funny. He makes me laugh through my workouts and he gives crap as much as he takes it, so it works for us. The hour goes by really fast. Plus, he really pushes me and I'm so competitive, that when he gives me something harder to do, I push as hard as I can to do it.

Then, went to a b-day party for our neighbor across the street and she said "wow, you are looking slim." Then she said, not that you looked horrible before, but the weight is really coming off of you. Then, I was outside with the kids and her husband said to me "wow Vicky, how much weight have you lost?" I told him and he said "you can totally tell. That's awesome." So, I had a good day. Then I came home and ate chinese! :( Oh well, my splurge.

I think I'm coming down with a cold, but I am refusing my body to slow down and get sick. I have way too much to do at work and I don't have the luxury of getting sick. I have no one to back me up at work, and we have a lot of training classes coming up, so I can't be out of the office. Lucky me!

Well, Lindy is probably basking in the sun while I'm in 40 degree weather with rain. I'll be back tomorrow to weigh in.

Mom - I totally agree with the other ladies on here - taking the steps you have to improve your health is something to be very proud of and showing that and running in her honor I think is very admirable. Your friends will be supportive and maybe it will instill some motivation and/or confidence in them too to run the next one. Just think how great you will feel after running it for such a great cause. You've come so far and it sounds like this is something you were really planning and looking forward to - good luck regardless and high fives for doing the run in honor of someone special.

Vicky - your trainer sounds so awesome...that's hard to find so lap it up while you have him!! The most important part is when you are done, you are going to know all the ways to breathe, move, posture body and combinations of exercises best for you...it was the best money I ever spent on myself - and that's saying something considering my brutal collection of designer purses :) And the compliments from people - how awesome too - it's so great when people recognize the efforts. You never know how many of those people are inspired by you!!

Well I had a boring night and didn't do anything I wanted to...I did watch the Bodyguard...bad hair and clothes but the movie is still awesome. I'm not going on the hike tomorrow...I got an email that they are not sure if the trail will be open due to some slides...so I guess it's another great day at the gym. More laundry, cooking, preparing my meal and weekly plan - woo hoo so exciting!! Next weekend I'm going to the mountains so I won't feel too much like a introvert!! I just get so much social interaction at work that sometimes on the weekends I like to just be quiet :)

Hope everyone had a good day and will chat with you tomorrow!!!

Staccie-you are hilarious, I myself dont have that problem with the girls, mine are just right. I sure hope they dont end up shrinking. 2800 stairs is major.

AJ-did you enjoy the gym. There is a SMALL one her that opens sometime this month. I am gonna join.

Neesy-hope you got rest and are feeling better.

momof5-I think you should do what everyone is saying, tell your friend you trained to run and see if she is ok with it. I am sure she would be.

Maddiesmom-so fun when people notice your hard work. Sounds like you and the trainer make your workouts fun and not too grueling. Keeping my fingers crossed that you dont get sick.

I am kinda disappointed today. The scale said 211.8 today. I am still claiming that as 211, but I was so hoping for 210. I guess Sandy is ahead of me now, with all the walking and running around, she is sure to be at 210. I dont know why but it seems my weight loss has slowed down since I started 30ds. Lindy said she gained when she did it. I was consistently losing 3 lbs every 12 days since the start of our challenge and not its been 12 days and I have barely lose 2 lbs. I am frustrated.

Plans are to stay home today and keep cleaning and organizing my house. Do have to run to my SILs and husbands aunts houses for a minute sometime later today.

I am debating whether or not to keep going with 30ds. Its a great workout and I really sweat but why am I not dropping more weight. My sister has lost 6 lbs since we started. I have been doing good with eating. Trying to stay around 1200, is that enough?? Help, advice?

I will check in later

Rayne-Don't be dissappointed. You are doing awesome!

So. I lost 2lbs since last sunday putting me at 192.... 24 total since the start of this challenge & since hubby left! I'm 1 pound away from being 50lbs down total. That is crazy to me. I cannot believe I was 50lbs heavier than I am right now. Getting ready to go to a baby shower at a pizza place! I'll be good. Plus hopefully I'll wow some people I haven't seen in a while. That's always fun. haha

Talk to you later!