Hey girls, i have been MIA for a few days, but with the baby and my bf two kids all weekend and building the house I haven't had time for anything! But I did have time to pop on to the scale, 165.2:) My original goal was to loose 6lbs, but I am down 5 already, so I am aiming to see 160. I know it will be HARD work but I can do it! I had a very good weekend in regards to food and exercise, i may have had one too many glasses of wine last night, but other then that i am not going to beat myself up to bad! i am going to try to log in later a read ppls post, but i got to go tend to my screaming 7 month old!! ahhhh life!

Sandye and Tummy- Honestly I can't wait for Saturday. I just want it to be good! All this prep isn't fun....lol she better be surprised.
I'm babysitting for a friend today...can't remember the last time I watched a child. He's almost 2, pretty good kid doesn't need anyone but his toys...he's talking to himself right now....too funny!

Shari- Good perm as long as you didn't burn your scalp too badly!

Have a good one everyone!

Morning Ladies,

Jellofer - Sounds like a plan, next year and we'll be cheering you on. I love watching that stuff too, it just warms the heart.

LTTG - Oh what fun a Vegas girls trips! I hope you had a blast and at least you brought your clothes, baby steps right? Next time you can actually do a workout, especially since your next trip is to see Sandye, lol.

BigMid - Ugh the snow, isn't it gross, they said we're 12degrees by thrusday so it might be gone again! Just to come back of course. Woohoo on the lost too, that's incredible given conference food, heck I've gone to wellness conferences where they served pizza, it's nuts. We've got Thanksgiving here today so I'll see if I fair as well as you in the pie department. I have a plain old pumpkin pie in the fridge I made as a back up incase the one we get served tonight is too unhealthy, it's just not thanksgiving without the pie!

Jessicado - Congrats on the loss, small though it may be. And lol we just had that happen here with our mouse, she was trying to feed it.

Jasonslea - Congrats on the loss and what a beautiful girl you are btw, wow! Great job taking a somber night and turning it into something fabulous!

Jen7 - How fantastic, you're almost at goal and with so much going on my goodness! Here's to some hard work for the rest of the month, you ca do it.

Cle - LOL mine does that all the time, talk to herself, I think it's one of the drawbacks of only children, they get a little weird :)

Just finished the run this morning and now going to head to the shower to warm up, wow snow is slippery, I know this seems obvious but I hadn't thought about it until today since I had to do speed intervals in it. But survived I did and it makes for a brighter run since it's so reflective. The weather is calling for 12 degrees by Thursday so I might just get some warm runs in again before the deep freeze hits.

Today's our thanksgiving meal at some cooworkers place, I need to whip up a salad and grain something so we have something to take and I made a pumpkin pie (only 200cal a slice!) so that I can have a slice of that in case the one offered tonight is not something I should eat.

And the scale's down another 0.4 today to hit 160.0 on the button which is nice but let's face it I'm not in control of all food prep tonight so there will be some sodium bloat tomorrow but that's a lot better than last year's thanksgiving b/c I'm sure I brought some pounds home last year and not just bloat.

Have a great day ladies!

I finally got my scale working! I was planning on weighing in last week for the first time since mid july, but it wouldn't work.. and since I was scared anyway, I just let it go. But today, as a birthday present to myself, I got it working and stepped on knowing that whatever that number was, it wouldn't hurt nearly as much as to know not and keep going up again. But, good news! I am only up about 3 lbs from where I was when I stopped working out almost 3 months ago! I have been watching what I eat, but not strictly. I cannot even say how happy I am to not have to start over again from the beginning. I am still planning on losing 5 pounds this month. I should be able to do that now that I am starting to exercise again.

Good morning girlies!!!! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend!!! :)

Tummy~ Yeah, that about sums CA up for me too--well, during the Summer. Add to it tons of dead grass and brown-ness everywhere and you got it! Now, if I had lived by the coast or up in the mountains I'm sure I'd have a different view, but I lived in the valley (not the Southern one either). I love having 4 seasons! It just makes me so very happy! :D So, how ya feeling today? Is the PMS'y stuff over? I hope so! I missed my chance to run before hubby left this morning so I'll have to do it later :mad: and I even tried to use you as motivation!! "Hey listen, I know you're tired and all cozy in your nice warm bed, but come on! Tummy got out there and ran in the SNOW!!! It's only in the upper 30's here, maybe even low 40's--suck it up girl! Get out there and start running!" it would have worked too, except I must have fallen asleep because it went form 5:15 to 6:15 in all of a minute and then it was too late. :( So now I have to do it on the treadmill which will take longer--because for some reason I run slower on the treadmill--and will be horrifically boring! :tantrum: Dang!! Have fun today and you're going to have to share that pumpkin pie recipe ya know! You can't just come here bragging about a 200 cal/slice pie and not expect my ears to perk up! :lol:

jellofer~ awww, you poor thing! Your post just made me want to rush right over and give you a big ol' :hug: Hope you're not feeling as weepy today! I hear ya though, some of those people have overcome such giant obstacles on their way to getting where they are!! Some incredible people out there huh? I have confidence that if you want to run that race next year, then you WILL!!! You can do anything girlie!!! :)

Mom~ may the force be with you today!!! ;) I hope you had a great flight home and I can't wait to hear all about your trip!!! :) I just got the first glimpse of Baby Z!!! Oh my word is she ever cute! I just wanna chomp her sweet chubby cheeks! And did you see her fingers?! Long like Ry's and Ab's! Sigh...I wish I could see her in person. Have a great day and I'll probably call you later! :)

Bigmid~ congrats on the loss! :carrot: That's great!!! Happy Early Birthday too--just in case you don't make it here before then. :) Mmmm, pumpkin pecan pie...ack!! Sounds so good! And if you do decide to do the cheesecake--let me cheesecake binge be a lesson to you--know when to stop! :lol: I have zero self control when it comes to certain sweet treats!

Jessica~ congrats on your WI! I know it wasn't as low as you wanted, but hey, at least you didn't gain right? Right! Bummer about the mouse--but thankfully that's a cheap fix! We'll chat with you soon hun!

Shari~ Woo hoo on the perm!! I would never in a million years attempt it--I know I'd end up with a head full of smoky peach fuzz! The most I'll do is color mine--but that's just because I'm gray, gray, gray!!! :lol: Congrats on the loss too! Let's hope that TOM doesn't mess too much with your next WI!! Just remember to drink your water!!!

Jen7~ :carrot: WTG on the big loss!!! And congrats on your new goal!! Keep doing what you're doing and I'm sure you'll make it! We still have over half the month to go yet!!

Cle~ and the countdown begins...less than a week now! Is it crazy that I'm getting excited for your mom? :lol: I just can't wait to hear how she reacts!!! :) Stay strong through all the planning! It sounds like you're doing great prepping for everything, I'm sure it'll go off without a hitch!

Delphi~ Yoooooo hoooooo, where are you? :D Miss ya chickie!!! Hope you're having a nice Fall Break with the boys!!! :)


Well, not much going on here. I kept both boys home today. Dev is still all sick looking and lethargic and Ry--my word--that boy sounds worse than a seal when he gets to coughing. However, he's feeling fine otherwise so that's good. I just wanted them to spend the day resting and I'm going to be giving Ry some breathing treatments to see if I can't help break up the stuff in his chest, poor kid.

My cold is still lingering and I'm all phlegmy and gross--blech :barf:--but I feel okay. I missed my run this morning due to narcolepsy and now I have to do it later. :( Got my P90X in though--dang that Ab Ripper X!!! OUCH!

Hubby got the shelves build yesterday and so I'll be putting stuff on them today. He made the shelves with casters on them so I can move it all by my little ol' self! I'm glad because they're over 6' long and heavy!! 50% organized, here I come! :lol: I'd take pics of the basement--but I can't--I lent my camera batteries to my friend so I'm without a camera. Hmph.

Down a bit more today--almost back to Goal! 135.8, only .8 to go! I got to add back another :trampo: to my siggy too (yes, I took one away when I gained--didn't wanna lie! ;)). I'm hoping that with lots of water today I'll get rid of that .8! I slacked on the water this weekend! Mostly due to just running around or not wanting to have to pee without a bathroom nearby.

Well, better get the day started! There's dishes to do, laundry to start/switch/fold/put away...ya know, fun stuff! Hope everyone has a great day and don't forget to...

Drink Your Water!!!
:D

Gekster~ you sneaky sneak you! We posted at the same time! Happy Birthday to you hun!!! So happy for you that you're starting again with a loss still! :carrot: Awesome stuff!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!!! :)

Gekster - Happy Birthday hun and wow, that's pretty awesome, you must have been watching that food a bit closer than you thought! Congrats.

Sandye - Actually feeling a bit more jolly today, still bloated feeling but I think maybe less so. I do hate random funks, sometimes I just try to muscle through the darn things but other times it appears as if backing off a bit might be the fastest way to perk up so I hope that the case. Sorry I couldn't pull you out of bed this morning, my alarm went off at 5:10 so I was already running, lol. I've had those mornings too where you swear it was a minute later and boom there goes an hour or two. Hate that. But you got your resistance in that's awesome and I'm bound for that in about an hour after breakfast digests. I believe I've decided to have my pie for morning snack b/c I figure there is no way their pie is healthier than my pie and I'd rather eat it earlier in the day anyway. Since I haven't tried it notice how I didn't say it was any good, lol. I'll try it and see if it's share worthy. I used a bought pie crust so if you can get a pie crust under 100cal or make one for less then it would be even lower. You guys are all just nasty sick, I hate when the kidlets have coughs, it just breaks my heart all wretching and suck. OMG you're almost there again, that's awesome, it sure was faster the second time! Have a great day!

Happy Birthday Gekster!

Tummy- lol...it's cool he's singing and dancing...not a care in the world
Sandye- I'm glad you're excited lol....It'll be good!

Hiya ladies!
Finally bought a new mouse...My old mouse was part of a whole wireless setup with my keyboard, so I had to buy a whole new set.....ugh. I was able to find one for half the price of my last set though, so it wasn;t too horrible ($25). Aren't kids awesome?

Had the biggest surprise today when I got on the scale....It was down over 3 pounds!!!!! Weighed in at 245.5! That extra sodium gain must have come off from my splurge the other night. After those 3 weeks of TOM where I kept gaining and then that last week of just really slow weight loss I had about given up. I figured I just must have hit some stopping point and only to expect a pound or two a week from now on....but maybe the stall is finally over! Man wouldn't that be awesome. So anyways, I am feeling pretty good right now, lol.

Also had a really nice experience yesterday when I went shopping for some new workout pants. I know I have been losing inches lately even if I haven't been losing pounds because my pants are fitting looser and I just had to clean out my closet again. I have two pairs of size 18 jeans that I own and fit into (one a pair left over from last time I was this size and then the pair my sister just brought me), however, I still haven't had the nerve to go into a store and actually try on a brand new pair of size 18's. When I went into the dressing room though, someone had left a whole bunch of size 16/18ish clothes in there and there was this pair of really cute size 18 juniors pants laying there. I decided to try them on just for fun and they FIT! They fit so cute I actually paid the $35 to buy them! I am officially a size 18!!! :carrot:

Okay, going to go fix breakfast and then will come back to do personals---putting the mouse up so this time DD won't water it for me and I can actually get back on here!

Just a quick fly-by to weigh in... 133... I'm up... but I'm SOOO HAPPY! I'm PMSing and bloated to no end, but last night after I worked out, I walked by my DH. He was all eye-balling me and my PMSing self was like "What?!?!" and he said "Hun, You're looking really GOOD! Looking all lean and toned. Especially your legs, butt and arms!" so that made me VERY HAPPY. THen today, I tried on a skirt that has been in my closet WAY too small - for about 8 years because I loved the skirt and "someday I would wear it again" and that someday is TODAY! It fits! So I tried on some other shorts that I had bought in a size 2 two years ago and have never been able to wear (they were Ralph Lauren on clearance for $3 when I bought them - so I bought them even though I couldn't get them above my hips for that "someday" and they fit too! Even if I don't make it to 125 by the end of the month, if I can lose another inch around my belly I will be beyond thrilled! THis is huge for me! I'm in such a good mood now, PMS or not!

Howdy ladies! Struggling with some frustration today....No matter what I eat or do, my weight is going up, up, up! I'm hoping like heck it's pre-TOM. I was SO not thinking straight last night and over indulged at supper (it was our big church potluck picnic). Sadly, it hardly effected me on the scale, since I've been gaining weight when eating POP. I am in a REALLY foul mood today. I did my workout but was saying about every 30 seconds at the screen, "I hate you" to my virtual trainer on Wii Fit. I hope I didn't hurt her feelings! LOL Seriously though, got some major attitude to work through to get my head back on straight. Today has been and will continue to be OP. I have to just choose to eat right even when there's no positive reinforcement for it! UGH! NO motivation to do anything right, but I'm gonna just keep on keeping on. I am going to use the day to plan meals for the rest of the week, read up some more on diet stuff and enjoy some time with DD2. Wisj me luck! Sorry for being a downer!!

I met my first overall weight goal today. I am no longer Obese!!! 39 lbs down and never to be seen again. Only 2 lbs lost this month so a ways to go for my October goal but I am so happy to only be Overweight!:carrot::carrot:

Thanks for all the birthday wishes guys! They made me feel better after a crappy lecture.. I love history, but this woman drives me crazy! Anyway, just a couple quick personals before I walk to the gym.

Tummy- Seriously, I was shocked! I mean, I KNOW I have been seriously bad, but at the same time, I know was eyeballing calories and not doing too horrible most days. Ah well, it is motivation to get back on that treadmill!

Jessica- That is great! Congrats on being and on the new pants, love that feeling!

Amy- Wow, so awesome! Its a great feeling when someone you catch someone you love just looking at you because you look good! Especially when you are having a crummy day to start with!