Tummy...congrats on the acceptance!

Great news Tummy :carrot:

Another good day here.
To keep out of the kitchen during my binge time...
I'm spending afternoons cleaning manure out of my barn with a skid loader instead of scarfing down sweets :cool:

Tummy- great to hear the news!!!! That is one of my goals. I feel that it may help me in my maintainance. I can't wait to hear all about it.

Susiemartin- what a great way to get in a workout and to avoid the sweets!!!

Jen

Tummy-That ROCKS!! I'm SO super excited for you!!! That is totally something I've considered doing myself, but I wouldn't think about it until DD2 is in school and we're settled in our new house. A woman can only have so many things on her plate at once! LOL I just wanted to throw in my congrats! I'm totally jealous!!

Susie-Yay on the barn cleaning instead of sweets! It's nice to have the distraction I guess.

moon fairy-Glad you're here and ready to restart. The month is young yet and it's all yours. You can do this!

Girls, I had a truly unbelievable experience at Goodwill today. I tried on 6's by accident (they were marked 8 on the GW tag) and they nearly fit nicely. Once I looked at the inside tag and saw they were 6's I was going to put them back....like, 'what? I'm not worthy to wear 6's?' I'm so weird! Anyway, my mom made me buy them because they will fit nicely in a few more pounds and she was so incredibly thrilled for me. I still don't believe I fit 6's, but it was a nice surprise.

Good morning girls!!!
Nella~ congrats on the new decade! :woohoo:

Tummy~ thanks for adding my goals to the exercise thread and congrats on getting accepted to the program!!! You'll make an uber awesome trainer!! Any chance you'd be willing to come out my way for a personal session? ;)

MsP~ :woohoo: on the 6's!!!! It's amazing isn't it? I mean, you almost can't get your head around it sometimes--we're really doing it! We're changing our bodies so much!!!

Well girls, just a quick post--I feel bad for not doing more personals, but I'm afraid that's how just how it's going to be until after the holidays. After my mom and sister head back home :cry: then I'll be in full blown holiday prep mode and things will get really busy. I do intend on checking in daily, but I think I'll have to keep the personals to a once a week type of thing.

We're heading down south today for a Girls Day Out and I'm so excited!! I really need the time away from the house with grown up people who don't whine or need me to wipe something. :lol:

Down a bit more today--weekend weight is slowly but surely making it's way off of me--I'm still crazy bloated though :rolleyes:.

Well, best hop in the shower so we can hit the road soon. Mom's working out as I type, so she's doing fabulous!! Go mom go!!!! :cheer:

You ladies have a wonderful day and be sure to...

Drink Your Water!!!
:D

MsP. 6!!!! you are so deserving of them. Like I told Tummy if the shoe fits wear it sister!!!! I bet you felt invincible! I know I would. I am so proud of you!!!

IDream sounds like you and I are both gonna be crazy busy for the next few weeks. It is so great to see all your jumping smilies!!! They make me smile. As for getting mom working out, that is great. Mine just has a bunch of excuses and always says sorry for whatever she cooks. Oh well.....her time will ocme. Enjoy your girls day out! You have so earned it.

Sending love and light out to my peeps!!!

Hey Chickies

Just a quick check - in. This is my super busy no time to breathe week and so I've not even really had time to keep up with the thread. I did see that Tummy had news so I went and checked it out and wow. Just when I think you couldn't possibly be any more of an inspiration to me... you go and do it again. Personal trainer..... there are not words to describe how very cool I think you are right now. Way to go, I know you're going to be fantastic!

As for me... man, it's been a rough week. DH's birthday and he wanted to go to an all you can eat buffet. I did OK... not great, not anything like I would have once upon a time. Pot luck during parent teacher conferences tonight so I made brownies and homemade corn chowder last night, both are delish but it took up most of my free time.... and now I'm frantically trying to print out grade reports and such for conferences. I'll be at work until after 8pm tonight so this is likely all the free time I've got. Hope everyone is doing well.

Hey ladies,

Thanks for all the woohoo's it's going to be a long haul, 2 more years of school and then certification and such but for once I'll actually want to know about what I'm learning. Well that starts in January so I've got some time for a slower pace of life until then, and to ripe off these last 11 pounds. Mystical, I may be in your neck of the woods before anyone else's so you'll have a deal ;)

Going to run off to the big city now, Ms P Holla! 6's girl, that's fantastical I'd be wearing those things muffin or no muffin, strut it out! Sandye - enjoy your day out!! Run, be free and go to the bathroom all by yourself!

Back tomorrow to get really catch up. Oh and I cracked 151 today, just, but I've been at 152 bouncing around for something like 5 days so that was nice :)

Tummy-Yay on the glimpse of 151! It's always good to see SOMETHING lower, even if it's small.

SG-Wow! I hope the days goes smoothly and is over before you know it! I hear ya on the buffet. My DH or parent still want to go there and I've got some strategies that help and no matter what, it's a far cry from what I capable of eating a year ago! Yay, progress!

Sandye-I had to smile at your "full-blown holiday prep" comment. At my mom's yesterday, she has basically turned their one spare room into a Christmas gift organization and wrapping station! It's really a good idea, though. She's gonna be so ahead of the game. It made me realize I should get myself in gear too!

Today is another healthy day here. I feel just amazing and look forward to seeing what this month has in store for me. Tonight I was invited to a Ladies Night Out by some of DH's co-workers which is gonna be fun. They're nice ladies and fun to be around, so I'm looking forward to it. I've already pre-chosen my meal at the restaurant they chose. Thank heavens for online menus since I'd never been there before. I'll let ya know how it all goes. I better go hit the shower now. I've got some cleaning to do around here. Got 2 kids home sick today, but thankfully it's just a fever and cough so far. They seem to be doing pretty fine now.

Sorry have been mia for a few days, but I'm still keeping up to date on your lives. :) We have entered a really busy period of work so that means probably overtime on weekends if we can't catch up, so thats why I'm sparse on the boards. But really quick, just wanted to say CONGRATS tummy on being accepted into the PT program. I know I have said it a bunch, but you really are an inspiration to us all. Also MsP- Yay on getting into size 6's. Thats amazing. I don't check in for a couple days and you guys have all this fantastic news. As for me, I'm doing good with my diet/exercise. No loss (or gain thank goodness), but I certainly don't deserve it the way I have been eating halloween candy.

Mornin!
It's a dark and rainy here day, so I am having a slow start. So I will take the time to do personals today while I drink my coffee :D

I'm still not back in the groove and I am still searching for a good motivator to keep me going. I think the problem is that I have not actually taken some quiet time to actually think about what I want and why I want it. I must do that really soon.

:welcome: to all our new girls!

Nella: Congrats! :cheer: So happy for you :D. Sorry to hear that you hit a rough spot though. Saboteurs suck!

Miss Mallee: :hug:

jen7: Hang in there, the cravings will pass and then eating well will become second nature. It's awesome that BF is doing this with you. Nothing better than having support at home.

KimL1214: Thanks! ...Oh no, hope you are not getting sick, the bug seems to be going around everywhere. Take care of yourself.

sweettooth: Congrats!

Shari: I hear you! I still have a hard time getting up every morning. Glad to hear you're ok.

Gekster: Hey girl! It's been a long time since you and I were together in the thread. So you're going to a gym now? That is awesome. I think getting a trainer for a few sessions would be good, it probably helps with accountability.

Tummy: Congrats!! Are you going to do long distance training? I would totally be your client :D

moon fairy: Don't apologize. We all have different schedules and there is no right or wrong way to do this. Come when you can. But I can tell you, the more I am here, the better I do. The support here is great!

susie: Yay on tht good day!.. I had to laugh at your strategy though.. I am sure cleaning manure would definitely take my mind off food :lol:

Ms. P.: Hi girlie! I missed you too!! I am so happy to be back :). You are almost a size 6! That is amazing you incredible shrinking woman :D. I am so happy for you. I suppose it will be time for a new profile picture really soon to see how much nicer you look :D. Oh, and have fun tonight.


Sandye: Hope the visit with mom is going great. Say hi from me. Enjoy your day out too.

jellofer: Hi! :wave:

SG: I got tired just from reading your post. Hope you can get some time for yourself really soon.

shasha: Hi there! At least you are maintaining, huh?

Ok...I am semi caught up here, and at least I feel like I am with you all again. I guess it's time to go do something around the house. See you later!

Hey NSM, good to see you! The university I'm at now has this brand new state of the art gym that I have started going to. The fee for it is in the tuition so I've been paying for it for over a year without using it! It is very fancy and nice. I've always talked myself out of going because it is nearly a mile off the main campus, so by the time I get there I already feel like I've had my workout! But its cool. I enjoy it and have a goal of going 3 times a week.. gotta get my money's worth!

iDream I completely understand about being busy with all the holiday prep.... It gets really crazy sometimes doesn't. You and your mom are doing so welll I am proud of you both keep up the good work:dancer: you ladies ROCK! Enjoy your day out :flow2:

jellofer2 :wave: Hope you having a wonderful day and I hope the holidays don't get to :crazy: for you...

Shrinking Girl Sounds like you have a crazy schedule today so I will send you some :goodvibes to get through your day... Hope tomorrow you will be able to get a little relaxation. :D

Tummy Girl I am going to hold you to that deal :yes: :lol3: You have always inspired me, when I am down, or just need some motivation to get through my day they you are helping me out. You are going to do great. I am so very happy for you. :woohoo: 151 that is great... See I told you that you are my motivation !!

Ms Perception Hope the kids feel better soon! You have a great night out and way to go on pre planning your meal.. I would have to agree with you "Thank goodness for online menus" Let us know how it goes :)

shasha17a Glad to see you back... :cp: Good job on maintaining. Keep up the good work with your diet/exercise.

Newshinyme :wave: Hope you have a wonderful day! Sometimes we get so busy in life we forget to take out time for ourselves... I am trying to do that as well...

There I think I got everyone today if I missed anyone I am sorry.

As for me I am having a wonderful day. I am eating POP and last night I used my new steamer and had some wonderful veggies for dinner YEAH!!! DH and I also went to the gym and had a great workout.. Will be going back again tonight. We have finally got a schedule for the gym around work. Can't believe it my schedule is finally falling into place... I'll keep you posted how it goes. :)

Newbie to the "Weightloss Challenge"
 

I am going to lose 8lbs in the month of November! :carrot:

Can someone tell me how to add the cute weight loss tickers you have at the bottom of your posts? Thank you!

Miss Mallee - I’m behind on my V-day goal too. Don’t try to catch it up all in one week, especially not after being sick. I’m glad you are feeling better.

Sandye - I’m glad your visit is going well and congrats on getting some more of that weekend weight gone. I hope your day out goes well, sounds like much needed fun.

Ms. P - Way to go on the size 6! I’m in agreement with your mom and I’m glad she made you get them. Congrats!

Nella - Congrats on the new decade.

Sweettooth - Congrats!

Gekster - I’m having the same debate with myself about hiring a trainer.

Tummy - Congrats on getting into the program. From how supportive you are to others on here, I think you would be a great trainer. Congrats on the 151 too.

SG - I hope conferences go smoothly.


I ran 10 minutes straight yesterday!:dizzy: I was so amazed. It was less than 2 months ago that 1 minute was killing me. I ran the 10 and then 2 3s and 2 2s and 3 30 second sprints at 7.5 and 8mph. I ran a total of 21 ½ minutes, take that Mr. Evil Treadmill!:carrot: Now I need to work on cutting down the walk break times to get all the running smooshed together. I also went last night with hubby to our first dance lesson (my onederland reward). We started learning the basics of east coast swing. We had a blast and will be going on Wednesday nights from now on. I love that I have a hubby who actually enjoys such things. He wants to go next week, even on his birthday. I met my new doc today and luckily, he is just as much a sweetie as the last one (who got out of the air force and moved away:(). It was so nice to hear a doc tell me that I’m doing a good job and to keep it up instead of having to hear the diet, exercise, and smoking lectures I used to have to endure. Tonight I am going to try to be brave enough to try again at attending an OA meeting, I had myself all psyched up for it last week and it was weather cancelled. Now time for lunch and some extra water since due to running around all morning I am behind in water consumption, sorry Sandye, I’ll be better, I promise.