Still awake - yuck! Am going to give sleeping another try now...

Another Monday and a quiet forum. Hope everyone is doing ok. I am recommitting myself to losing this week. For some reason, I've been sorta slacking on eating well, I know it was because of my work schedule last week, and that kept me from going to the gym 3 days in a row. That hasn't happened before. So, I have to make more time to prepare my breakfasts and lunches. Staccie: it's on! 2 pounds this week (even though I would really like 3 as well! :)

We're having a chili cook off at work today, so I made chili and no, it's not low cal. So I brought one of my healthy choice meals to have for lunch and then I'll sample the other chilis. Don't want to go overboard though. Plus, I have to go to the gym tonight, and chili with beans and a treadmill will not make a very good combo! LOL

Well, I hope everyone is doing ok. Dance: did you get to sleep? Congrats on the cute jeans. I have yet to buy myself a new pair...I've been spending quite a bit on clothes lately. Luckily I found a new suit at Macy's for $70...marked down from $350! Buying suit slacks and a jacket sucks though...it can cost quite a bit of money. Oh well...I'm happy for the reason why I have to buy them, but the cost itself is a bummer. Oh well.

Have a great day!

Morning, ladies! I've sort of got my equilibrium and positive energy back so the pity party is officially over.

momof5k - it's so tricky when nothing fits! But what a very nice problem to have. Do you sew or do you have access to not-terribly-expensive tailoring? I found an inexpensive seamstress on craigslist and she's helped me rescue a few things that just needed to be taken in along the side seams. Might be a cheap way to help you get through the next few sizes without major investments.

Staccie - love the sound of your new sweater! and you sound very wise about wardrobe choices. Cute black blazer, flattering jeans and stretchy tops that are size flexible are major basics for me too.

So, out here in Denver we're a little out of it fashion wise - is it still okay to tuck skinny jeans into tall boots or is that look over? I always buy bootcut jeans since they balance me better but I'm thinking of trying to do the jeans/boots combo this fall as a mini-goal reward. Any input?

neesy - how are you doing? You are such a trooper making all of these wonderful positive changes while your hubby is gone. I'm so proud of you and your strength!

Maddiesmom-I did my measurements a few weeks ago and going to check them again soon. I am hoping to see results there. Its fun when clothes are too big, but not fun when you have to shell out a bunch of money for some you know will be too big soon again. Have you looked at TJ Maxx or Ross. We can both get back to eating better starting today. I would love to see a 2 lb drop this week.

Staccie-yay to the seagulls staying away yesterday. I figured I wont stress about eating more than I should have yesterday. I dont do it all the time and I am right back on plan today. Hope your week goes smoothly, looks like you have a great plan for workouts. I need to work on my posture too, I really notice it when I drive.

Momof5-sounds like you have some shopping to do. Hit up the clearance racks, thats what I always do.

Dance-you are rocking with the weight loss, congrats on 2 lbs this week. Hope your bf gets to feeling better soon and not so moody. It always affects my mood when my husband is having a bad day.

I was up a lb at 212 today but that is to be expected with all the bad stuff I ate yesterday. I am gonna drink a lot of water and get all that sodium out. 1200 calories isnt doing me any favors, so I am going to up it today to 1600 and see if that helps. I really want to see a drop on Sunday. I think too, I need to step away from the scale for a few days. I really obsess over it. I weigh every single morning. Maybe I can get it down to 2-3 times tops. Sundays for sure.

No plans for today, except stay home and continue with the cleaning and organizing. Need to get everything in my life in order so I can continue on this journey.

Hope everyone has a fantastic day.

Dance just saw your post and glad you are feeling better today. Not sure about the boot/jean thing. I live in a SMALL town here in MI so I wear what I want and dont worry about it. Maybe some of the other girls will be a little more help to you than I am.

Good morning chicks!

Well I'm having a good day. Feeling confident in my new sweater - it makes me look skinny :) It has this cute ribbon thing that ties at my waist and I never usually wear that. I went to this store last night and they were awesome - honest about things that I shouldn't be wearing. But I promised myself that is my last purchase until the end of the month.

I didn't work out this morning, was exhausted - I never sleep on Sunday nights - but I have that class tonight and looking forward to it. I better see some results this week - especially since Vicky and I are competing :) A little friendly competing is good motivation!!!

Dance - sorry to hear about the stress and no sleep last night but that you are feeling better this morning! You are pulling a Staccie for sure!!! Nice to hear about the jeans though! Did you give your arse a high five when you tried them on?!?! I live in Vancouver - the mecca of fashion in Canada - think New York but in Canada lol and that look is very popular here so you can bet in Denver it's all good!! I don't think that look will ever stray too far and good thing cause it looks sexy!!

Burgandy - sounds good about staying away from the scale, particularly when the sodium from :devil: KFC leaves your system. Drinks tons of water and flush your system and I bet on Wednesday it will be gone :)

I am on the fence about weighing in everyday too. I am tending to stay away from it when I know I might see something I don't like, such as when I work out the night before, I always weigh more, etc. I am going to weigh in every second day and keep trying on my tight clothes. I sure feel like I have lost a lot, no one has said anything yet - so maybe it's not noticeable but then again some people find it scary to say it because it may offend you, so who knows.

Vicky - ok lady - we are on! Woo hoo!! And it's good that you are not having too much chili today at lunch - because that could be an unfortunate situation at the gym tonight lol :) You have such strong control though - I'm always impressed by that. Oh yeah - my weight is 224.8 as of Sunday - I hate writing that number down - I gained so much in July/August. Stupid meds.

Mom - woo hoo for closet purge - you've lost so much I bet your underwear could be worn as a jumpsuit lol! Awesome but hard on the wallet isn't it?

Well I guess I better get back to work. I am feeling undermotivated today as usual for Monday. I had a few productive hours and then boom! I'm always so tired on Mondays because I dont' sleep well after sleeping in and napping on the weekend. They are always a write off!

Will check in later after my class tonight...I'm looking forward to it - oh how my life has changed in the past month!!!

Staccie- I am glad you are having a great day! I hope it stays that way. I know your class will go well.

Where is Lindy again?

I am off to the gym. I am still sick but I am wanting to work out and with all of the high sodium soup and "sick" foods I have allowed myself (iced mochas and fudgesickles) I need to pound this out. So not so great on the food front but I am trying none the less.

burgundy - great plan on the increase to 1600 - I think you'll see great results at that level with the amount of exercise you're getting. Good luck with all of the organizing - I'm working on that too and it seems to help a lot.

Got day 14 done. Trying to reach 1600, I am at 800 now. Hope I can make it there by 8. Gonna have a snack, then Subway for dinner. Gotta go keep the boys in about an hour. Have a great night ladies, talk to you all tomorrow

AJ - Lindy's on a cruise with her family for the whole week, I think.

Staccie - Your posts always leave me smiling! : ) So what color is your new sweater? I can almost picture it except for the color. I think the skinny jeans and boots will be a 11/1 goal reward - can't wait!

Burgundy- Thanks again for the support!! And I LOVE Subway. What do you get??

Dancer- I am sorry about your Bo. Its hard not to let the ones we surround ourselves with effect how we feel. Its like food. Junk in, junk out. Bad attitude in, bad out! I hope that are able to hold your chin high through all of it. And I wanted to let you know that I saw pics from a bachelorette party and you look so beautiful! Looks like a fun group. <3

Does anyone in here use aim?

Ok, guys, I haven't gotten in my exercise yet today and it was raining most of the afternoon and is cold and gloomy out. I'm gearing up for it slowly ;) I have to keep reminding myself that I really like fitting into my jeans. I figured if I came and told you guys that I'm going to do my 4.4mile loop today, it might increase the odds of it actually happening. Promise to yell at me later if I don't come back and tell you I went running?

Dancer- GO! You motivated me. Its not rainy here. I went to the gym and there were people there so I walked 1 mile and left. I am going back now! I am going to go 4.4 miles with you!! Thanks. You better go though =)


....later. Just thought I would add on.
Dancer- I did it. 4.4. run run run. That was the first time I have ran since middle school. It felt better than walking. I hope you got out and did it with me. Thank you so much for helping me get motivated even though that wasn't your intention.

So i did the gym. I went a total of 5.4miles today. I ate so/so but I will have a great dinner and I am going to climb stairs after dinner. I love the indoor stuff because of the AC!! Now... to a great dinner and my beautiful dogs =)

*Sigh* Did my 4.4 miles in cold, windy rain. Brrr! Glad that's over...

AJ - did you go back for more for real? How cool!

I od'ed on peanuts and smarties...ewww :(

I had a pretty good day but then in the afternoon I started feeling snarly and cravings like mad - I managed to control myself until about 9PM - I don't feel so good. Particularly from the sodium...TOM is coming - AHHH my arse needs a spankin' not a high fivin' :( Guess that means I have to work really hard in the gym now tomorrow....

GRRRRRR!!!!! If I hadn't gone to the grocery store - now I convinced myself I needed fruit but heh, I could have gone without tonight...bad move going to the store when I have cravings from :devil: Tear...sob....scratch...hiss...howl!!!

Now I made it through almost 30 days of being clean, I have to make it through TOM!!! Give me strength to run from Aunt Flow's in Town!!!

AJ and Dance - good on you for running your getting skinnier everyday arses! One in the cold and rain and the other in the air conditioning...you deserve high fives! And Rayne - you too for trucking along!!!

Me, I never went to the gym, I got out of work late and then sat like a lump on the couch where I scratch...hiss...howl...pouted about everything. TOM turns me into a real *****!!! I bet that gets starred out!

Well I'm going to sleep despite feeling my stomach is really gross. Now I really only ate a small bowl of peanuts and smarties but it feels yucky!!!

Sorry for the self loathing...

Staccie - sweetie, you slipped a bit but it's okay, you're human. We're all highly fallible! As long as you don't let a small slip turn into a collossal landslide, you're good. Make today a better day. One of the amazing things to me with this particular weight loss effort (there have been many in my life, some very successful, some not at all) has been realizing that I can mess up for a meal or even a day and the overall trend is still very much downward. Of course, it would be faster without the slips but who knows, maybe the occasional treat keeps me from feeling deprived or something which helps you stick to the program. **Let go of the self-criticism** and remember how cute you looked in your new sweater. That hasn't changed - now you just need to *PLAN* out a day of healthy eating (don't leave it to chance - bring some healthy snacks to work, decide on dinner this morning) and make sure you get in some exercise, even if it's only a bit. TOM totally sucks but you're doing far too well to let that undo you. You've got this, kiddo!

aj - just saw the edits to your earlier posts - wow, you ran 4.4 miles your first time running in years? :carrot: :carrot: :bravo: you rock, girl!

Quiet board today!

I've started doing microwave oatmeal for breakfast in the morning as nothing keeps me fuller for longer for so few calories. Anyone else have good breakfast suggestions?

Staccie- You have done so well not slippin' up! You need a high five for that! Now forget about yesterday... take care of your self today and move on. I HATE TOM and every thing that comes with it. I am sorry that you had a rough day!

Dancer- I ran, walked, ran walked... lol. But it was awesome and I am so sore today. I wanted to start running I just made myself think it was too hard or I just wasn't made for it. I loved it. And I love being sore.

Today, I feel awful. I am even more sick than before. I can tell I am at the end of it but still icky. I am going to keep pushing through it and work extra hard today at drinking a ton of water.

I had a weird rant last night... I will go into later. I think TOM is coming... *scary duh duh duhnnn...*

AJ - sorry you're feeling icky! Curious to hear about the rant. And still so impressed with your discipline last night - WTG! I think you'll love the effects of running on your body - besides all the good leg stuff, you get more toned arms and torso from the upper body movement. And need I add - weight loss!

Am doing super boring budget reviews at work - aargh! Now that it's lunch time, I need to get out the door to run but am a little unmotivated - I may put it off to later in the day. I'm meeting up with some friends to walk in the park tonight which I'm hoping will keep me on track this week with the extra calorie burn.

Thanks Dance and AJ! I had the most horrible night dreaming about being sick and about chased by human sized peanuts...lol!! I couldn't get up to work out this morning because I was so exhausted but I am for sure going tonight, I am leaving work a bit early to accomodate it. I packed good eats for the day and my cravings are almost non-existent right now. I think I scared myself with smarties and peanuts to last for awhile!! Thanks for your support - it really helps!!! My body is aching to get to the gym and I am looking forward to it.

Fringing TOM!!! I hate that arsehole!

AJ - sorry you are still not feeling well - get better soon!!!

Dance - I hate breakfast - I usually only have a banana and a protein shake -so I don't have any options at all - but I eat egg whites with salsa a lot for dinner :)

Well I have to get some work done...be back later :)

S

Staccie - too funny about the dream! I had weird dreams last night too but I don't remember specifics - I did another one of those 10-hr sleeps to make up for the insomnia the day before. I'll have to give the egg whites with salsa a try - I love breakfast burritos with salsa but haven't been a huge fan of egg whites so far - maybe salsa will improve them dramatically ;)

Okay - one more budget review and then I'm off for a run...

Staccie- Your so funny. I hope you can recover emotionally from your frightful dreams <3

Dancer- Enjoy your run. My mom said it is freezing there. I am very sore but I am excited to run today. It might be more like run/limping. I hope your reports go smoothly. BTW... walmarts produce section had really great salsa that I eat on my egg whites. Its the only way I like egg whites.


**RANT** So TOM might be around the corner so this might be why this is worse but on the way to eat last night my husband told me he wants to take millions in loans to start his own studio instead of working for someone. I am not sure where your mind goes but here is where mine went...

I gave up my company for his music career, then I gave up my tiny arse when we were all over the board and I had nothing to do but eat and be alone. Then I finally get settled at home and then uproot everything to move to Tempe for his school. Now I have to give up the next bagillion years to debt. In my mind that means... no home, instability, no baby. NO BABY! I have wanted a child since we met 5 years ago. He is 23 and I am 28. I know he has time to jerk around but I feel like rotting fruit that has just been bagged and placed in the dark drawer of the fridge. I told him 10 months 2 months ago. I told him I want to start trying as soon as he graduates. Where did my dreams go?? Eff. Is this stupid? Am I being trivial. I feel like the mommy me has turned on and its all I can think about. Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

Sorry ladies. Thanks for letting me vent. It looks sill written out but it is what it is.

AJ-I love subway too. I get the subway club piled with veggies. So good. You ran 5.4 miles, amazing. Hope you are feeling better soon and can keep the momentum going. I am 28 too and want a baby so bad. Your dreams shouldnt be pushed aside while he lives all his. We have been trying to get pregnant for over 3 years now.

Dance-getting those runs in? I am a wuss when it comes to going in the rain, you are inspiring me to try it though. Its supposed to rain all week here, so if I may have to. I do microwave oatmeal too, or a protein bar most of the time for breakfast.

Staccie-Aunt Flow is :devil: She could go away and never come back. At least you are still getting to the gym. Dont let the smarties and peanuts get you down.

I was still with the boys this morning until 1030. Was bad and skipped breakfast. Didnt eat until 1 or 2 and had a tuna melt on rye with french fries. Yikes. Then didnt eat again until dinner. I was doing so well there for a while. For dinner I made turkey and gravy with green beans, mashed potatoes and corn on the cob. My southern genes kicked in tonight with my cooking. I WILL GET BACK ON TRACK TOMORROW. I havent weighed and dont plan on weighing tomorrow if I can keep myself from it. I may on Thursday. Staying home tomorrow so I can stay on track. More organizing and cleaning to do, can you tell I am taking my time with this?? Hope everyone has a great night. I will check in later, gotta go watch Biggest Loser.

Hi Ladies,

AJ: Don't put your dreams on hold! I know it's rough when you want to have a baby....but on the other side, you aren't a piece of rotting fruit (otherwise, I'm the fruit that has molded and is leaking all over the bottom of the fridge!) LOL I had Madeline when I was 29 and the timing worked for myself and my hubby. I would talk to the hubby and see if he can work for someone else while you are saving money and starting a family, and once that is stable, perhaps look into going into business for himself. I wouldn't blame TOM for how you're feeling, it's a legitimate issue.

Burgundy: Don't skip breakfast! It makes things so much worse!! Get back on the wagon tomorrow, you can do it!!!

Staccie: Did you go for your run?

I was gonna go to the gym today, but I'm starting to feel under the weather. One the one side, I don't want to skip a workout since I haven't been to the gym since Saturday, but I also don't want to make it worse for myself by pushing it. So, I'm going to bed early tonight and then go tomorrow no matter what then I have Hott trainer on Thursday.

Have a great night ladies.

I know Vicky, it was bad on my part to skip and I wont do it again. My food choices today were so much worse with out it.

I had to share...

So, I'm supposed to be in bed, I know. But, since I'm feeling down about not being able to go to the gym, I decided to measure myself to see how I am doing...since the scale isn't always the best indicator. Here are the inches lost from August until today:

Arms: 1 inch each
Legs: 1.25 inches each
Waist: 2 inches
Hips: 2 inches
Bust: 1 inch

This was from August until now. Now, I totalled up the total inches lost since January, and drumroll.............I have lost a total of 23 inches (7 inches in my waist alone!). How crazy is that?!? I'm excited. I needed this since I'm entering a "funk." Now I see that there are results happening, even if I'm not losing a ton of pounds each week.

Sweet dreams ladies!

maddiesmom - WOOOOHOOO! That's amazing progress - wtg!

AJ - sorry for your frustrating circumstances! my mom always says there's never a perfect time to have a baby - maybe there's a way for both of you to have what you want at the same time. Come vent about it whenever you like...

burgundy - what are you going to do to make today a good one?

Vicky- !!! *Dancing in my pj's* GREAT SUCCESS!!! I am so happy for you. You have lost over two feet of you. Thats amazing. It must feel fantastic.

Dance- Thanks. How is your day going? More reports or someothing more interesting =)?

Burgundy- I hope you are able to conceive. Isn't it weird to be trying so hard to lose weight when you want to be pregnant? lol. I want to be a healthy pregnant not a people can't tell I am pregnant. haha. I am glad to know there is someone else my age feeling it =)

I got up and cooked breakfast. I have never had turkey bacon. I actually liked it more than real bacon AND I got soo full. Now I am going to lay back down because my pushing through the being sick thing is not working. I am taking a sick day and staying down. So I will be here alllllll day =)

Hi everyone...sorry for being MIA - I have been really sick. TOM has hit me harder than ever, or at least I hope that it. But I was shouting to "Ralph" the toilet god for most of the night and I am finally getting ready to go to work now. I have a big day and can't take it all off :( I hope I am better before this weekend as I have 4 days off (it's our Thanksgiving weekend in Canada). I feel so gross...cravings were bad last night, I gave in a little but didn't go overboard...now I have no appetite for fear of chatting with Ralph again :(

AJ - I am sorry to hear about the situation - your dreams are important too and there needs to be some level of compromise negotiated...and it's not trivial at all - TOM may be an arsehole but he does sometimes force us into thinking and emotions that otherwise may stay wrapped up. I think talking about it out loud is the first step and acknowledging your feelings to others and then to him. It gives you a chance to really sort through how you feel about things!

Burgandy - fingers crossed for the stork for you too - you are making some positive life choices that may help your health and maybe that will be key? Not sure but I am hoping for you anyway! And yes I agree with Vicky - get back on track - you can do it!!!

Dance - egg whites are gross but with salsa...yum!

Vicky - sorry to hear that you are under the weather too...I can definitely relate today! But woo hoo about the inches! I need to do that too as the scale doesn't move for me too much. I haven't worked out since Sunday either and had intention of going this morning but obviously my buddy Ralph held my attention way too long :) I hope I can go tomorrow - my body really is feeling blah. Fringin TOM!

Well I better finish getting ready to go to work. I have a long day as I have to work the hockey game tonight so I won't get home until 11PM :( I hope I can make it all the way through! Hope everyone else gets through the day good - can't wait to catch up more tomorrow and see what's on the scoop for the weekend.

Vicky - we are weighing in on Sunday...I don't have high hopes but I got a good three days to get in... :devil:

xoxo - S

Howdy, girls!
Looks like they were doing maintenance on the board today - things look kind of weird (images not appearing) but maybe I need to signoff and sign in again or something.

Staccie - hope you're feeling better - that sounds tough. Glad you have a break this weekend!

aj - turkey bacon - yumm! Good idea on taking it easy today - sounds like your body needs some more recovery time.

Eating is good so far today. Will check in later...

Hope everyone's off getting in some major workouts or something good!
I was catching up on another thread with a bunch of newbies and it was such an interesting contrast to this gang - we all know what we need to do, it's just that sometimes it's easier than others.

Am going to swing by the grocery store on the way home - do you guys have honeycrisp apples in your areas? Super yummy and sweet right now - they've temporarily knocked gala and fuji apples to 2nd and 3rd place.

I wish I was getting a good work out. Nope... sick. lol. I am though super duper excited about tonight. I am going to Ikea. I love ikea. Best and easiest workout in the world. I need shelves and I can get out and walk all in one big trip =)

Dance- I have not had those apples but I will look for them while we are out tonight. Luvvvv apples!

Staccie- Sorry about the horrific night! Here is a cherry for your cake! You are one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen!!! Your pics on facebook are amazing and you have gotten to do so many cool things. Dang girl... I feel lucky to (online) know you =)

AJ: You are always such a sweetheart on this forum!! You are such a wonderful addition to our little group here! Sorry you're still under the weather. :( I hate being sick. Of course I'm still trying to talk my body into not being sick, but it doesn't seem to be listening.

I'm going to the gym tonight, still don't want to and I'm not sure if it's because I'm sick or because I'm lazy or because I'm in a strange funk. I thought getting the compliments from being would remotivate me, but I guess when it comes down to it, I really have to motivate myself.

Food was pretty good today:
Breakfast: Oatmeal with raisins and brown sugar
Snack: Sweet and salty bar
Lunch: Turkey breast sandwich with mixed veggies and small salad
Dinner: Chix breast with cheese and tomato on an Arnold flatbread and 1 cup of chili

Well, just waiting for the hubby to get home from his haircut before I can go to the gym. I have to go, there's no way I can go 4 days without going, plus I have the trainer tomorrow. I find that the more days I'm away (even tho it was due to being sick) I start to come up with reasons not to go. Anyone else have the same problem?

Have a great night ladies!

Maddiesmom-that is a lot of inches. I am so proud of you. Hope you get to feeling better soon. Maybe the workouts will help.

Dance-I was good today. Worked out, short walk. Good day. Havent heard of those apples but will have to try them.

AJ-I want people to be able to tell I am pregnant too, not just look like I gained a little weight. I am hoping to have a baby before I am 30. If it doesnt work for us the natural way, I guess we will look at other options. Keeping my fingers crossed for both of us. Turkey bacon is yummy. I havent had any in a long time, may have to get some when I go grocery shopping. Hope you feel better soon.

Staccie-man, looks like everyone isnt feeling well. Hope is only TOM and you arent coming down with something, feel better soon. Hope the long day doesnt make it worse.

Ok, I was back on the wagon today. It is so hard to make it to 1600 calories after eating 1200 for so long. Before it would have been easy, but now eating healthy stuff instead of fried, greasy, nasty things, its a bit of a challenge.

I got day 16 of 30ds done today. Walked the dogs, not a long walk, it was pretty chilly at 7pm. Cleaned/organized the kitchen, living room, dining room, one bathroom, rearranged living room(again) Gonna work on my bedroom and other bathroom tomorrow.

I am thinking about taking pics in the outfit I wore when we first started the challenge and the outfit I wore at the very beginning. I may or may not post them here, but would like to see the comparison.

Going shopping Friday. Dont plan on buying any clothes but I do want to try on some size 14 jeans. I had on a pair today, the tag said 15 and I pulled them up and down without unbuttoning. YAY!! I have stayed away from the scale 2 days. Hard for me, but I did it. May hop on there tomorrow. I know I am losing inches, I just wish the pounds would go a little faster too.

Have a great night ladies.

Ummmm Neesy... are you okay? Where are you?

And Tiff! If you ever lurk... we want you back please! So many people are just gone now. Miss them.

Going to bed. Not a good day at all. Tomorrow, cleaning day. I am strangely happy about that. Have a good night girls!

and mygrits - hope you're just busy with work and will be back with us soon!

aj- good luck on your cleaning day! For some reason, cleaning and organizing are tightly coupled for me with sticking to plan and feeling better about life so maybe that will happen for you too.

burgundy - One way that they suggest increasing your calories slightly is to add a small amount of healthy fats like olive oil, almonds and avocados - that might be worth a try. Wooohoooo on the jeans! Isn't that fun?!

maddiesmom - I know exactly what you mean - yesterday I just felt super ugly (bad hair day, forgot to put in earrings, make-up didn't turn out right, didn't like the outfit I put together but was in too much of a hurry to change it) and I got a compliment on my weight loss from a co-worker and I swear it was all I could do to politely thank her since I felt so whacked by the ugly stick (what was the expression you used ages ago? hit all of the branches of the ugly tree? I remember that making me laugh). And absolutely, if I get out of my workout rhythm at all, I have the hardest time getting back into it.

Cold and rainy-ish here - am going to try to get in my run before it gets worse.

Morning ladies. AJ-I am right with you cleaning today. Finishing what I started yesterday.
Dance-I will have to add some of that stuff into my diet and see if it helps, thanks.

I got on the scale this morning and still at 211. Hoping to be 210 by Sunday. Have some errands to run, then home to clean. I will check in later.

Good morning everyone!

Finally got my butt onto my treadmill this morning and ran/walked 3.5 miles. Hooray! I have had a headached since Monday that I can't seem to shake so I've been avoiding the run but then thought maybe my body was needing some exercise and was rebelling with the headache to prove it LOL

The run didn't get rid of my headache yet but it does feel good to get back on it anyway. And I tried out my new workout clothes and they worked great! Now I need a new sports bra and some sort of moisture wicking headband or something to keep the sweat off my face. Then I will be good to go.

By the way...you may notice my new avatar ;) 75 pounds!!! :woohoo:

Hi Ladies:

AJ: Have fun cleaning! Wish I had more time to do it, but with an active 2 year old, I'm mostly cleaning up the same toys multiple times during the day.

Burgundy: Good luck with your cleaning as well. And, great job on keeping with the 30DS!!

Dance: I always used the term, fell off the ugly tree and hit every branch on the way down. LOL. I'm just icky today and the work out last night didn't help like I thought it would. I warmed up and ran 1/2 a mile then did a mile on the elliptical. I didn't want to push myself too much and run into a big giant cold. Of course, today, I feel like crap and I have the trainer tonight. I'm determined not to skip and reschedule and then I'll take tomorrow off.

My schedule is so crazy and the hubby started his new job today, so now I have to get up even earlier, then I take Madeline to daycare and have to pick her up. So, the soonest I can work out during the week is 8:00, then I have to drive the 25 minutes home, get a shower in and go to bed. Makes for busy days, that's for sure.

I'm ravenous today, so I'm trying to avoid snacking. Had my sweet and salty bar and I'm drinking some hot tea for my throat...praying that I feel better. We're going to try and take Madeline to the apple orchard this weekend. I've been going there since I was 10, so it's a nice tradition. I'm going to splurge a little: they have the best caramel apples and make their own cider donuts. These donuts are so good that I drove over an hour, 9 mos pregant to get a dozen. So, I already plan to have one so that's what's forcing me to the gym tonight.

Have a great day ladies!