Dance, thanks for the congratulations on the weight loss........I am doing my weigh-in tomorrow, so hopefully the loss will stick.

Popcorn, I too enjoy the dark chocolate at night. I eat a few small pieces, as it curbs my sweet tooth and snacking urges.

Simply, I weigh everyday. I only do so I stay on track. I don't allow myself to get 'emotional' over ups and downs because I know my weight fluctuates constantly (as all of ours do). I change my ticker if I lose and as a group we 'report in' on Sundays.

Neesy, how's it going? Do you have alot of hours this week? We are you and your husband meeting up?

Burgund, how is the 30 day shred? I am trying to catch up to you! Stay at 204 and let me do that! LOL..........HA HA!

Ok, I am getting ready to go to bed, tomorrow is another work day. Nite everyone ;-)

Thanks Sandy for the kind words...have a good weekend!!

Welcome Pam - good to see that some readers are now joining in :)

Well I am going to head to bed soon...looking forward to this weekend and getting back to the gym :) and eating decent food again!!

Pammy- OMG thats a terrible living scenario! And awful about the breakup. Good for you for moving on. You are very welcome here.

Sandy- What is in GA? I love cheese too but I am happy going from no cheese to some cheese!! My ham sandwich was oh so much better tonight with swiss!!!

Staccie- I missed you so much. I am sad you are off of vaca but I am happy to have you back!

grits- I work sat/sun. Haven't had to work all that much lately. Not too bad. I saw my husband a couple weeks ago at BCT graduation. ... for about 8 hours. Now he's in maryland. He gets to come home for thanksgiving and christmas though. So.. i get to see him again November 25th.. this will be the first time I can keep him overnight. YAY!

Bri-Welcome and join right in.

Aj-I am so glad to be in on the walking/running with you too. Gotta keep it up. A man is uniform is always a nice treat, yay for the eye candy!!! Did you get to walk outside today? I want 80 degree weather again.

Neesy-I stayed away from the healthy choice today. Sticking to lean cuisine. They were cheaper and had more options. They were on sale at Kroger today. Yay you get to have your husband home all night, will it only be the one night for thanksgiving?

Mygrits-you are kicking some major(in the words of Staccie)ARSE!!!!!! You are gonna catch me!!! 3 lbs this week, man I need to kick it up. I finished my 30 days of 30ds on October 21st, havent done it since. I need to get back to doing it, just dont think I will do it everyday.

Dance-thanks for the recipe, will have to try that sometime. I absolutely love mexican food. Glad your knee felt better today. Hope your bf is out of his funk soon, but glad you are still focused on you and not in the funk with him.

Lindy-I think that all the time, a year ago I would have sat and ate a half or maybe even a whole bag of chips. Now there can be a bag of chips in the house and I wont even touch them. It amazing how far we have come. Hope things for Gab work out and softball is better for her, you are a great mom. Dates dates dates, you are hooking them left and right!!!!

Popcorn-I have a bad habit of hopping on the scale every morning. I hate it sometimes. I officially weigh in with the group here on sundays.

Simple- I have only lost 32 lbs so far so havent seen much difference so far with ppl.

Staccie-thats great about the job, you get to be somewhere you like and sounds like a great job if they made it just for you. How many days, I know you are doing your countdown. Now lets get you back on the wagon and get healthy girly. So glad you are in this challenge this time.

Pam-welcome, jump right in and dont be shy. We have a great group here. Sorry to hear about the comments from everyone that lives with you but you can do it. Let it go in one ear and out the other.

Got my walk in but not exactly sure how far I went. I think I have hit a plateau, havent lost any yet this week. I am so close to onederland and I am gonna stall. NNNNOOOOOOO!!!! Its torture. I just want the scale to say 199.8, come on!!!!

Had a long day, went shopping with my SIL and the kids, she can really shop. Got my turkey and lots of lean cuisines and fruit. Gonna have a yummy orange in the morning.
Gonna get some sleep now. We have overnight guests so I have to be a good host and try to get up before them. Have a great night everyone.

Hi Ladies

OMG it's early........ugh. Anyway wanted to come on here and say hello.

AJ Georgia is where Bubba is from and he is wanting to open a restaurant up there. Yes, a restaurant........food! LOL......He is a phenominal cook and has wanted to do this for years. He is really looking forward to it and has been offered a great deal for a purchase. Although we have only seen pictures, he wants to go up later today and really walk through it and sign the deal. I am a little apprehensive, only because it has been such a hard year and a half with losing so much from the economy, business', etc.. So, we will see. Thanks for asking ;-)

Neesy, Ok I must have missed a day on here when you finally saw your husband, so I need to be filled in. How was he? What did you wear? What did he say about your fantastic body? LOL........How is the Army? I am so glad you will see him over the holidays and over night. Guess we won't here from you on those days! LOL.........LOL......

Burgund, you have done great with all of the food changes and I, like you, see food differently now. Maybe thats why I am feeling apprehensive about the restaurant to???? I don't know. Sounds like you got your cardio in with shopping!

Staccie, I also think if you can really try to stay on healthy foods, it also might help the stress. When I eat crap, higher sodium or sugars, and even caffiene, I don't seem to sleep, or handle stress as well. Just a thought and yes, glad your back!

Ok, I was 3lbs down at 214 today. So, incase I can't weigh-in for tomorrow I will take it. :-) Yiipppeeeee

Off to work, and maybe Georgia after.........

Just a quick check in before I go rake a few leaves.

I didn't realize we "weigh in" on Sundays so ........even though my official weigh in is on Saturday mornings......
I will wait until tomorrow to share my exciting (for me anyway) news.

I will try to check in later today .... I have a clicker seminar with Harry today.

Have a good day everyone.

Heya Friends,

Dance: Relationships are tough! Anyone who doesn't think so hasn't been in one long enough. Good for you though for not letting yourself get pulled into his drama...I've always had issues with wanting to run in and rescue people I care about when they are stuggling...truth is though the decision to change has to come from him and by not getting involved you're going to be in a much healthier/balanced place to help when he is ready =-) Sorry if that souded "preachy"...I'm working on that ;-)

Burgundy: I'm so impressed that you can have your tempting foods around and not give in...I used to be at that place but not anymore...hopefully this challenge will help me to get back! Deep Breath...You will make it to onederland it's just a matter of time...and we'll all be here to celebrate with you when you do!

My Grits: The restraunt sounds exciting! Georgia is one of the few states I've never been to and I would really like to check it out someday. I was born/raised in Seattle, WA so going anywhere in the south is almost as exciting as visiting another country =-) BTW-Woohoo! for losing 3 lbs!!

Lindy: Glad to here you are okay...it was hard for me to even watch the news while it was all going on...it drug on for hours and I was at work so I couldn't even turn it off! BTW your dating life seems like it is really taking off! Are any of them special yet or are you still just checking out the market?

Have a great day girls!

Our weather here has been wild! It's been storming with thunder/lightning/hail/torrential rain and the like for two days now! We lost power early yesterday morning and my alarm clock didn't go off to wake me up. What a way to start the day! Bike commuting is definitely out of the question for a while...

Good news though...I got my new computer! It came in the mail yesterday...it' s just a little netbook but it means that I won't have to deal with the DVD drive falling out while I'm trying to type anymore...

Pam: I laughed because I had just read your post about unsupportive/critical roommates before I walked into my kitchen and found stacks and stacks of leftover desserts that one of my roommate brought home from a fundraiser last night....seriously...seriously... LOL-I have definitely dealt with the comments though as well and it's no fun.

Stacee-Glad to have you back! I also have a hard time staying on track when I'm visiting family...it's like all the old behaviors come back and I don't know what to do with myself! I'm already dreading the holidays...

Today for me is step class and then crazy stress at work. Hopefully I can pop on again to check in this evening but who knows...

Good morning girls from rainy and dreary Vancouver :( but it will give me a chance to get my stuff unpacked, pick up food and get my arse to the gym! I am leaving for the dentist in about 15 min - I hate the dentist (as I am sure everyone does). I know I have a cavity and it's so frustrating because I take such good care of my teeth - but I didn't years ago so maybe it's all long term effects.

AJ - I am glad to be 'home' - in my own bed, with my own shower and stuff. I don't travel well. I missed it on here as well. I figured out how to get it on my BB but it obviously didn't post what I wrote. I will definitely need to figure that out when we are at the Olympics because we don't have access to the internet and I won't be home too much!

Neesy - congrats on charging through the little plateau you had! And exciting about having your husband for a night and some visits coming up. The anticipation must be huge!

Burgandy - you are so close to onederland...push it hard to see it beyond 199for next week. It's so awesome to get there...I can't wait. Have a good time hosting today and enjoying your shopping purchases!!

Sandy - you are so right about the healthy foods, I have to change my frame of mind and just not allow myself treats - because it's definitely not a treat for my arse! A restaurant - well Bubba sounds like he would be a great chef! I understand though the fear of going into something new like that after a tough year - hopefully you guys can work through it and see a light at the end of the tunnel. How is the new job going - are your feet getting used to it? And congrats on the 3 pounds, you are kicking butt!

Simple - my official 'hi' - good to see you on here. I have to search for a new computer during our boxing days sales after Christmas - I use my work one now and will need one for when I move away. I am thinking pink...I'm such a girl. Wild weather - I miss having thunderstorms but definitely not tornados! I just brace for earthquakes here. Stupid question but where are located - I am not sure where PNW is. Hope your class went well and job wasn't too crazy!! What do you do?

Well I am off to the torture chamber otherwise known as the dentist. Good times drooling on myself while I am at the grocery store. Will check in later this afternoon after I get my arse to the gym. I can feel it squeezing together in fear but anticipation (ok that was kind of gross but I swear my arse has a mind of it's own sometimes).

S

morning, ladies!

Pammy - welcome! Sounds like you are doing great with so little left to go to meet goal! What is your eating plan exactly? Maybe it's time to mix it up a bit to get you through those last few.

Staccie- I'm so excited for you to be moving back to a strong support network - I think it makes such a difference. Now, imagine how incredibly cool it would be to be moving back in April all slim and fit! We've got to help you stick to plan and make it happen! When you say 'bingeing' what do you mean exactly? Do you mean going slightly off plan and having a few cookies or are we talking the whole bag (or bags)? Everyone's frame of reference is so different, I wanted to make sure I really understood. It seems like most of us (with the possible exception of the oh-so-strong-willed Burgundy) find that not keeping anything overly tempting in the house is really helpful in preventing major slippage. When I get the late night munchies, so far, I haven't actually jumped in the car and gone to the 7-11 to get the junk food I'm craving - and I'm hoping it stays that way. Is it time for a major cupboard cleanout maybe? Anyway, sorry if I'm overstepping the bounds - just want you to be successful!!

simple - not even the littlest bit preachy! I've found with him specifically that I can help if it's just a little downward blip by providing a distracting or just getting him out of the house but in the big ones there's nothing I can do but wait for them to go away because rational arguments don't work with someone who's in an irrational place and it just upsets us both. Anyway, I'm out of my pity party and had a great time with my friends last night at the dinner I had them over for. Have a great workout and hope work stuff isn't too stressful!

Sandy- Thats sounds so fun and exciting. I lived in Atlanta for 7 years growing up. Pretty there. I hope it is awesome!

PopcornGal- I hope your seminar went well. I have 1 dog clicker trained and on that is scared to death of the noise. Its actually sad. Is your dogs hair coarse of soft? I ask because it is hair not fur right? (like mine and they are super soft)

Simple- Hurray for the new computer!! Thats great. I miss thunder storms I wish I could live somewhere where they are year round!! If you find that place let me know. lol.

Staccie- Well at least you won't be tempted to eat right after!! I hate the dentist too and I go a lot because I love my teeth. Still hate them!

Dance- I am really sorry about that. I haven't yet figured out how to NOT let my husbands funks effect me. We spend so much time together that even if it has nothing to do with me it is deflected at me. I hope he gets the help or meds he needs! How is the weather. Running today?

I am having an off day. Not bad or good just off. I am going to eat well and keep my head down. I have a lot of cleaning to do and I need to work out! I have been so lazy the last 2 days. Boooo!

LINDY- Why oh why are you eating pie???

Popcorn - Your news will be exciting for us too! I look forward to tomorrow in seeing what happened with you this week with your weight!

Simple - Hey Seattle is beautiful and I have always wanted to go there and Alaska........hmmmm, maybe someday. The South is nice, but I have been here forever, so it's not that exciting for me.......lol. My favorite place is anywhere away from Florida! LOL.......Well, as you can tell we didn't go, so we are still planted here at home watching TV. Ahh, such is life in the Spell household.

Simple, wow those storms sounds horrible, but I wish you could send some of the rain and cooler weather out way. We are hot, hot, hot and dry, dry, dry......ahhh, the South. Roommates, oh my gosh I went that round years ago and had roommates from ****. One roommate stoled checks from the bottom of my checkbook, so I wouldn't notice unti they bounced and he left town. My next roommate lived like a cyclone in her roommate, owed me rent and left town.....leaving the cyclone for me to sift through. Oh,,,,, yes, and then there was my last roommate that decided she would like my boyfriend for herself and took advantage while I was at work. Yes, he was a loser too.

Staccie, welcome home! Ahhh, comfy bed, and familiar surrounds.......thats always nice. I hope the Dentist went well today and not too painful. I don't like Dentists and avoid them as much as possible! LOL........Oh, my feet hurt and hurt, but I am adapting and just dealing with it. They aren't as bad if I keep switching my shoes from day to day. Bubba is a good cook, but we just see what the best move would be. Hey did you get your arse moving today? LOL.........How about your eating?

AJ why is your day off and why are you being lazy? Maybe a brisk walk or workout would help you get out of the funk or offness........LOL.......As Staccie says "move that arse!" LOL......

Lindy?????? Micky D's Pumpkin Pie? Hmmmmmmmmmmm

Ok, we are still in Deland and didn't go to Georgia. Just financially felt we better wait for several reasons. I'm not upset, as I am too tired to be. So, I am here and will weigh in again tomorrow. Today my food was good, but didn't get an workout in and feel a little bloated. Anyway, I will check in later.

Bye for now.

Sandy-3 lbs, that rocks!!!!!!!! I am so proud of you for jumping right back in and losing amazingly.

Popcorn-cant wait to see your weigh in tomorrow and be excited with you.

Simple-most times I do very good and stay away from temptations in the house. If there are chips and I want some, I will have 3 or 4 and put the bag away. I have taken plenty of deep breaths today, thanks. I just want to be 199 or lower soon. I know I will get there!!! Yay for a new computer.

Staccie-I am going to try my hardest to see some results from the scale next Sunday. I am not expecting a loss tomorrow, but I am not gonna get down about it.

AJ-did your day get any better?

Today was awesome, the sun was out and it was almost 70. I loved it. I was outside almost all day. Went for a walk in the am with the dogs(2 miles) Then went for a pm walk with some friends(2 miles) SO I got my 4 miles in today. Getting back in the groove with exercise, now my eating is slipping a little, its not horrible, just not as good as it should be. Working on that, tomorrow is a new day and I will do better. Hope you all have losses tomorrow.