Hey girls-

Mygrits- OMG, I AM LOVIN THE WEATHER. It couldnt be more perfect. Furthermore, I turned off my air and it feels great to just air out my house. Hmmm...as far as the Lean Cuisines, I just cant do it. I dont really like the taste of them, I did the weight watcher ones for a while and that was ok, but not much better, they are pretty much all the same.

Simple---girl, dont worry abou the gain, we all fluctuate. Um, yeah...I weighed myself this morning and was 168, thats 3 pounds since Sunday, Im willing to bet water weight but who knows **shrugs shoulders**. Anyway, good job at the pot luck. Thats certainly a down fall for me, other peoples cooking. I always feel like I NEED to try another persons cooking because its not like I always get to eat it, ya know.

Neesy - so what are your thoughts on the 30DS? Do you feel you are able to stick with it? Its funny, because I always thought I had a good amount of will power but when it came to 30DS, I just threw in the towel.

Popcorn- Im so glad we dont have a Jack In The Box here. I have friends on the Westcoast and they always talk about their food. In fact, they advertise JIB here in Florida and they have none here, lol...go figure. Anyway, kudos for imprevising. You may be being redundent, but what do you do for exercise? Or is it just diet at this point?

AJ- I didnt realize your calorie level was so low. Hmmmm....you know you have to get "the lecture". Going too low will put your body in starvation mode and you'll just gain it back...blah...blah...blah. Im happy to hear you have the willpower to do it, just be careful honey. :) **BIG HUG**

Simple- I go home almost everyday for lunch too, its my lifeline to a successful diet, although...I am a sucker for sushi once or twice a week, but it is budgeted into my caloric intake.

What is everyone doing for exercise today? I did my 2 miles this morning. Gabriella has soccer tonight, so I wont be able to get my run in but I have Bodyworks tomorrow and plan on going in 30 minutes prior for 30 minutes of deather before me on the Evil Stairclimber Toya (named after my ex-mother in law, hee-hee) I doubt Ill be able to check in anymore tonight, so have a good night ladies...and remember to eat "skinny". :)

AJ- sorry, just missed your post. :) Glad to hear you rback at 1500, that sounds more reasonable. :)

I have a tip for those of you that forget who posts what. I have our thread open in one window or tab and open another window or tab for the reply and reply to each post as I read. That way you know exactly who said what.

AJ-I could do tea and honey. I love honey.

Luv-I was all confused about calories too, Dance knows a lot about it. I was eating 1200 and have since upped to 1600. Still thinking about getting the Biggest Loser for Wii. Need some more options for the cold winter.

Maddiesmom-I am stay far away from the boys for a while until they are healthy again. I have already been sick, dont want it again. Hope Maddie is feeling better.

Popcorn-if I give into something that isnt totally healthy, I try to only eat half and sometimes the doggies get some too. Good job getting rid of the cookies.

Dance-I will admit, I was lazy last night and didnt get my dvd in, I am disappointed in myself. Today is a new day though. Bummer about your knee, I have no advice on PT for you.

Neesy-I feel the same way about all of you. I know I need you now. I ran out of lean cuisines, will have to get some tomorrow. I tried on I had never had the other day, but I think it was a healthy choice. It was lemon pepper fish, NASTY!!!! Great job losing 3 lbs, I am gonna mirror you.

Mygrits-what kind of workout are you gonna do today? Enjoy your day off.

Lindy-let us know about your moms diet. I had steamed veggies and chicken for lunch. Now gotta figure out something for dinner.

Simple-you have lost so much already. Potlucks are always hard. I try to stay away from them but you cant all the time.

Ok, I jumped on the bandwagon with some of you and got out the door to walk 4 miles. It is a cold day out today. I took the dogs with me(of course) We made it 3 miles. Bandit was shivering so bad. He has short fur and was freezing so it made me feel bad so we turned around. I am happy with 3 miles though. I think it snowed a little since I have been home. It was sunny before. Gonna get a walk in tomorrow too.

May I join? I think I need a support group...

Lindy- LOL! Thanks for the love though =) I will be back at 1500 tomorrow and yesterday obviously with my wing I was over. Have fun @ soccer and you eat skinny as well!!

Burgundy- I love honey! I could eat it plain. WoooHooo on the exercise. I am not going to participate today but I am so happy you are in it with us!!!

AND BRI!- Welcome. We have a few new members so feel free to just jump right in. We can move fast but we care very much about each other.

bri- Absolutely. Join right in. Welcome!

Lindy- I definitely can't keep up with it. I'll do it when I can.. It is pretty intense. I'm definitely not doing it every day. I do tae bo.. but even that kicks my butt too. I need to start just running again. I miss doing it plus i want to be able to exercise with my husband. He runs like 5 miles now like it is nothing. I'm so jealous.

Rayne-I stay away from the healthy choice. I never found any I really liked. I pretty much enjoy all of the lean cuisines I have had. I have favorites. I'm someone that can eat the same thing every single day and be happy. I'm just weird like that. But it's crazy that I'm eating pizza and ice cream (lean cuisine/ WW) and am losing. It's great!

Hello Ladies,

Neesy I am with you on the Lean Cuisines, I have many favorites. The flavors are just delicous and I too lost alot of weight on them. I never like Healthy Choice, WW, or others as they taste like crap. For some reason, Lean Cuisines just taste good. I now also enjoy some of Amys and Cedarlake, as they are organic.

Ok, I got my 2 miles jog/walk in, which felt great, and I vacuumed out the car, plus walked Hondo a couple of times today. I hope with that activity I burned extra calories. My food has been good and still have 200 extra calories for my 8pm snack ;-)

Oh, Alina came home today for the night. She is moving her stuff to Kings Bay tomorrow with her brother and Bubba. I have to work. She looks fantastic and is doing good.

AJ, I remember doing the calorie fluctuations when I lost a bunch of weight. There were days I stayed around 8 - 900 and then others when I upped it to 1400. Lindy is right, just be careful so you don't gain the weight back, plus don't allow yourself to be too hungry as you don't want to burn muscle. I did that.

Dance, Staccie, Tiff how's is going? Did you get your workouts in today?

Just tried the YUMMIEST thing and had to share immediately! I'm having people over for dinner tomorrow and made a healthy/spicy black bean dip and wanted to bake some flour tortilla chips to go with but wasn't sure they would turn out so just did a test drive. Since I was only doing one small flour tortilla's worth as a test, I did mine in the toaster oven so the cooking time was shorter. Here's what you do:
-Flour tortilla (can be whole wheat, low carb, spinach, whatever, just not those super thick homemade style ones or they'll never crisp up)
- Spray both sides of tortilla with cooking spray (like PAM) or brush lightly with canola.
- Sprinkle with spiced salt (salt with a bit of cayenne pepper - if you like spicy - and cumin mixed in in a little dish)
- Bake at 350 for 5 minutes in toaster oven, possibly 10 in normal oven but set the timer low and check to make sure they're not burning.

They should be crispy and golden/toasted looking around the edges when they're done. Just polished off mine with salsa and ff sour cream - delish. Not great if you're doing low carb but I have a such a major weakness for salty/crunchy and when you combine that with feel-the-burn heat from the cayenne, I'm in heaven.

Which is nice, as I was kind of grumpy just before my snack - knee is pretty uncomfortable and I've been running up and down the stairs getting stuff done all day so I'm going to call that my exercise for the day. Will give it another shot tomorrow. And will also come back and get caught up properly but didn't want you to miss another second without homemade baked tortilla chips. Seriously - try them and see if they don't rock your world too! Some of the variations on the recipe included dusting them with cinnamon sugar or adding lime juice to the oil for that 'hint of lime' taste.

Dance- That sounds fantastic!! I am going to try it. I make a really good homemade salsa filled with all kinds of veggies and usually just eat it on eggs and salad but now I know how to make yummy chips =)

Neesy- The only LC that I like is the pizza. I don't really like frozen anything like that. EW! If I need pizza that is what I allow myself. Tae bo kicks my butt into the ground. I did it once and my husband laughed the whole time. Way too intense. Like I said... when it comes to coordination I am like a dog on slick ice. How is your time off??

Sandy- What a good idea planning an 8pm snack. Maybe that will help me. Also, my dogs said they want to come live with you because they never get out that much!!

So I walked in on drama in my hall today. Boy hitting girl. So I called the police. Thats a whole other story... Now to the yummy officer that came to my door. OMG. My husband would hate me if he heard me all googly eyed over him but OMG! 6'6" maybe taller. An ex marine so he is so fit and so smooth shaven. Plus I think Marines are sexy anyways. But he was a stud. We talked for a bit after the whole thing about deployment and my brothers and when he left I almost burst out a squeel!! Oh he was so hotttttttt!

On to other news. My plan got changed because I am too active for the one they had me on and I got cheese back. I LOVE CHEESE! and I get an extra starch a day. I can do this. Easy Peasy!

I am proud of all of you for working out. I "ran" to call the police...

<3

AJ - hooray for cheese! :) Sorry about the scary stuff next door - so glad you did what you did.

Just a quick check in...

AJ: glad to here you get to incorporate more foods in your diet...I know when I get too low I get sluggish and tired all the time and life is just plain no fun. Way to be a model citizen calling the police and all that. What happened with the couple? Sorry...I'm a social worker so I have to wonder about these things.

Dance: I've made the tortilla chips before but never the black bean dip...it sound scrumptious though so I'm going to have to give it a try!

Yeah for everyone who did 4 miles today!!!

Hello Ladies,

Unfortunately getting ready for work, but wanted to check in.

AJ, hilarious about the 'hot' police officer/marine......lol. He sounds scrumptous ;-) Sorry you had a scare, but hey, but it sounds like it ended on a good note! You also sound like you are just zooming along with healthy eating and weightloss. Awesome!

Dance, the tortilla sounds yummy. I am a huge tortilla and mexican food lover. I can't get enough sometimes........aka my downfall. Anyway, thanks for the recipe, I will try it.

Well, I was down another pound today........YES. That is 3 for this week and my goal is one more. I know its alot, but it may be water weight too, since I am just starting off......although I did start working again after 2 months, so maybe not. I don't know, but I'll take it.

I will check in tonight when I get home.

LMAO AJ!!! You are so funny! Im soooo jealous, no...not of weight loss, that you had a scrumptious police officer at your door. I am such a sucker for a guy in a uniform. Oh, and hoo-rah for some cheese, you and I would be lethal together, because I too am a huge cheese person, love it.

Burgundy-yay for you joinging us in the exercise. Do you ever sit there and think..a year ago I would have never been able to swing a 4 mile walk/run? I do. I would be dying after a mile. Poor puppy on the cold front. My Lola Bear is like that (god help her if we lived up north, lol) and I bought her a pink petticoat, she looks so darn cute in it.

Bri- of course, hop right on the bandwagon. This is a pretty active forum,be prepared to be held accountable, lol.

Mygirts- is Alina's move going to make her closer or further to you? You'll have to post some pics of her soon. Wow, the weight is just melting off of you. Im convinced that it really is good to go off the diet routine sometimes, just for a week or two, I think it kicks your metabolism into high gear, but then again---Im not an expert, lol.

Dance- OMG, that sounds sooooo yummy. I think Im going to try the cinnamon version because that would be a good counter balance for something sweet. Ill let you girls know how the sweet version goes, yum.yum. Thanks Dance! Hows the weather? Snowing? Did you get to do the eliptical with the knee issues?

Ok, I got 2 miles in yesterday morning but not yesterday evening because of soccer. Today, I did Bodyworks and my 2 miles in the morning, once again--soccer game tonight, so no run. The trainer guy is calling me a slacker bc everyday he wants to meet up, I have something planned, but I really am busy. Gab will be done with soccer in 3 weeks, thank god. On that note, Im going to vent. Gabriella is not a good soccer player, I will admit this but the kids on her team are so darn mean to her, she goes to practice and games and gets put down by them the whole time, to the point where she doesnt even want to go anymore. Now, I dont want her to give up bc shes going to have to deal with mean people all her life but man, I just want to push those kids down, lol...sorry, mean mommy moment. And the parents...their not much better. They all drive their Mercedes and Porsches (no offense if anyone here does) and has their high and mighty attitude and it just irks the heck out of me. Anyway, I told Gab that prove to her team that shes better than them and not a quitter. They are being mean to get to her and if she shows shes upset, that just makes them push harder. There is no point to my story and no need for comment, lol...I just had to get that out. Food wise, I am KILLING IT. I am doing awesome. Soooo proud of myself. Im back on my old diet, which is more balanced and Im happy. NOW, I have noticed extra bloat and my skirt feels tighter but I dont care, Im not gaining (according to the scale) and I dont feel hungry all the time, so Ill take it. Also, I wanted to tell you. Emerald Nuts makes this DELICIOUS Cocoa Roast Almond thing, its in this green container. The almonds are super filling and the cocoa helps curb my sweet tooth. You should look into it.

Good morning everyone.

I finally feel energized for the first morning this week. But I am nervous about weighing tomorrow morning.

How often and when do you weigh in?

I weigh in once a week on Saturday mornings. The theory when I started this 9 years ago was that it kept me better on Fridays when a lot of the weekend partying starts (like food in the office, etc.) and hopefully it gives me motivation to continue my efforts on Saturday and Sunday.

Lindy - Walking is my exercise of choice. Especially when I am getting restarted on exercising again. It clears my head. I like to walk outside mostly but with it getting dark earlier now it is definitely harder.

Burgundy - Great idea on doing double windows for posting. I started it as soon as I read your post.

Bri - Welcome. I just joined too and this is an amazing group.

Grits - great job on the calories and exercise, it sounds like you were active all day yesterday. My 8:00 snack the last two nights was a piece of dark chocolate.

Dancer - thanks for the recipe. I will try it when I am less vulnerable to falling off the diet wagon. BTW I had tea again last night at bedtime - I love your idea. How is the knee today?

AJ - glad you got your cheese back and had the tantalizing eye candy too! ;)

mygrits - holy cow! you go, girl! That's amazing progress in one week - way to go! I'm keeping my fingers crossed about your schedule next week - hope it all works out.

lindy - thanks for th cocoa almond tip - I've been wondering if they are any good! And so glad your sticking to plan no problem - that's great!

bri - welcome!

popcorn - I weigh-in officially on Sundays first thing in the morning but jump on the scale during the week if I think there's a chance progress is happening. I notice that if I think I've slipped a bit in my eating, I avoid the scale like the plague for a few days - sort of a denial thing I guess. If you aren't already doing it, I think it's pretty inspiring to keep a word or excel file with a weekly weight - seeing the downward trend over the months is pretty inspiring when you hit a plateau or have a bad day. Does anyone else do that?

Knee's feeling okay today - may try a short run just for the psychological effects :)

HAPPY FRIDAY!

Quick post cuase I'm off to work for the majority of the day...

Question...Have any of you who have lost a significant amount of weight thought that people were nicer to you or questioned their motives? This is definitely something I've struggled with and I feel like it's leading me to self-sabotaging behavior. Or am I just crazy...???

Have a great day chickies!

Popcorn- I weight in "officially" (as in updating my ticker) on Sunday mornings, right after I wake up, I go to the bathroom then strip down naked and hop on the scale. Occasionally I get on through the week though if I feel "lighter" or "heavier".

Simple- I used to feel that way, but I also found that when I was heavier that I was more miserable and depressed, so Im not sure Im the best judge for that. I can confirm that naturally, A LOT more men are interested, like 3x as many men hit on me than ever before but honestly, thats to be expected. Im just as shallow, as I will not date someone morbidly obese, so why should I expect any less from men. **shrugs shoulders** Anyway, it doesnt matter about the past, just move towards the future.

lindy - can you tell us a little bit more about your daughter and her soccer skills? Is there anything you can work on with her (say, running speed, kicking drills) that would help? If not, and if she hates it, would you be up for having her try something different like dance or gymnastics? I sucked at all "ball" sports but was decent at xc running and have always had a natural aptitude for dance-related stuff. My poor parents (who were major athletes) were totally bewildered when I just didn't get any better at tennis, softball, etc. I've tried again as an adult (tennis) and still no luck so I'm sticking to what I'm good at, or at least capable of improving :) Curious to hear more about her situation... And there's nothing worse than competitive suburban moms in fancy cars ;)

simple - I've seen a lot of people asking that type of question and I'm always baffled at the link between more positive attention and potential self-sabotage. The last thing I want to do when I'm feeling better about myself and I feel like others are reacting to my improved outlook and more slimmer self is go back to the way I was. I guess we're all wired a little differently, but I don't really see how the ideas connect unless it's being afraid of the attention and I guess I'd say that's a good fear to work on overcoming because, girl, you DESERVE the attention with all of your talents and accomplishments! Bask in the glow! And stay away from the bag of cookies ;)

Gorgeous weather expected here today - high in the 70s! Okay, am off to focus on work now...

Lindy- Are you safe?

Awww-AJ, yes I am, thank you for asking!!**BIG HUG**, I really look forward to meeting you AJ, I wish you were closer because I seriously think we would end up being best friends. Anyway, yeah, it happened downtown Orlando. Ironically enough, I have to go to the Downtown Administration Building (which is a block from where the shooting was) every Friday, except starting today, we no longer have to go...whew. Thanks again for your concern. :)

Dance - I have worked with Gabriella a little bit here or there and paid for workshops where they focus on just certain skills but the problem is, soccer is not really my thing either, so Im not much better, lol. I did softball and tennis my whole life, so I decided when Spring comes around, were going to take a shot at Softball and Im going to sign up to coach. Im excited. In general, she just doesnt have the coordination for soccer, shes a ok runner but because she has some extra pounds on her, shes not as quick as the other kids. :( Its ok, she is good in music and art, I just try to keep her in sports for stamina reasons, I dont want her to become a chubby adult because I didnt push her more as a child.

I had a lunch date today and did sushi, I didnt go overboard and consumed about 500 calories, so Im good with that. Ok, gotta catch up on work, have a good day girls.

Lindy- I am so glad you are okay. Its sad. Two days of that. What is your favorite kinds of sushi? Also, I was terrible with ball sports but loved hockey. Also has she tried goalie? Its the only position I was good at. Some kids are not sports inclined and maybe she is an artist or a future computer programer =)

Dance- I heard Denver is going to be 80!! WTF?? Awesome. My parents are golfing. Only in CO can you run your AC and heat in the same day. I miss that. What are you going to do? Just run or are you going to go somewhere (hiking, zoo?)

Its only 83 here today so I am going to try to walk somewhere. Not sure where but I always complain about the heat so I have no excuse now. I am doing well back on more food. I am happy to be done with that. Hope you are all having good healthy days!!

AJ- I love the volcano roll, crunch roll and philadelphia roll. Im also a fan of the shrimp tempura roll but know I should stay away from it, so I do. My date had that today and I had one piece, but thats it. I also LOVE...LOVE...LOVE hibachi....mmmmm. As far as Gab, I definately think shes more of the artsy type kid. Goalie--yeah, shes done that, lol...um, her team is so good, no ball ever makes it to the net, sooo...oh well, no biggie.

Dance- hey, there is this awesome organic restaurant downtown right around the corner from Lake Eola, its walking distance. They have some amazing soups and wraps, Im just not sure if they are open at night, probably but anyway, I thought it would be fun to check that place out if they are open. They also have organic coffee and ice cream, cool huh?

lindy - so glad you're okay - what a scary thing. And I'm up for anything restaurant-wise!

aj - nothing too wild and crazy planned for the day as I have a report to finish. I'll either get in a short run or just take the dog I'm dogsitting for a walk to get a good dose of vitamin D.

I could use some sunshine induced happiness - my bf has been in a pretty bad funk for two weeks and I haven't talked to him the whole time : ( I'm getting kind of lonely - so glad I have you guys! The good part is that I'm not comfort eating my way through this and that feels really good. Oddly enough, I've kind of lost my appetite - for example, it's two in the afternoon here and I'm trying to finish a small container of mixed fruit and that's all I've had for lunch. Definitely not like me but maybe a low appetite day or two will get me off this plateau.

Hugs all around!

Dance- awwww....big hug!!!!!!!! I cannot imagine. How long have you and your bf been together? Has this been the case the whole time you are together? This may be a none of your business moments, so just ignore me if thats the case. Nonetheless, my heart goes out to you, it stinks when you actually have someone and still feel lonely. :( I have those days with no appetite, they come far and few but when they do, I welcome them, lol. Maybe its because you havent been able to run. I noticed that since I cut down on my exercise routine, its helped with my appetite. I dont feel like ravaging things when I get home.

Ok, soccer tonight so Ill be heading out shortly and depending how my day goes, Im not sure if Ill check in tomorrow. The guy I had a date with just called and asked if I wanted to go on another date tomorrow, guess I left a lasting impression, lol...Gab will be with her dad tomorrow, so who knows...maybe. If not, a trip to our local farmers market will definately be an option.

lindy - we've been together for almost 7 years and he's been struggling with depression since he was in high school. He takes anti-depressants sometimes but isn't right now for reasons that aren't entirely clear - hence the funk. When he's in a good place, he's the absolutely perfect guy for me and we have the best time. During his moody periods (one of which was my trigger to get going on this whole weight loss thing in late May when I joined you guys), I try to just do my own thing and not get dragged down with him since that doesn't seem to help. Anyway - sorry to go on and on - I just get wobbly sometimes.

Have a great time on your date(s) and come tell us all about them later this weekend :)

Hi ladies,

I feel so behind and there is just way too much to read so I hope you forgive me if I missed some :)

I got in really late last night after a long delay at the airport. I am emotionally exhausted.

The visit with my sister was great, I miss her so much already. She just 'gets' me. My visit with my mom was ok - she is annoying sometimes but I know she doesn't mean to. She really encouraged me to eat bad, even offering me ice cream and stuff. Now I can't blame her because I am the only one that makes those choices.

I went to Edmonton, where I moved from to work for the Olympics here in Vancouver. I worked for a fantastic company and had a pretty good life, but my career goal was the Olympics and I made it here. Anyway, obviously I have been thinking a lot about what I am going to do after. I've been struggling with how to balance my career and the personal life that I really want. Anyway, I accepted a management job in client services (events) and hospitality there that they created specifically for me and I start in late April. It's going to be great and I feel a huge sense of relief. It was an emotional two days for me though, seeing everyone again, trying not to focus on the next 'phase' of my life too much and focus on what I have coming up these next few months. I promised myself that when I got home, i would not focus on that and just the huge few months I have coming up. And I will do that. I have a 'life' waiting for me when I get there - one with a good job that will allow me balance, friends, family and a city I feel comfortable in. I thought that maybe I was stepping back but how can one step back when they move forward with their personal life I suppose. There is a ton of room for growth there - both professionally and personally.

Now the last two weeks has not been good for eating or exercising. I binged pretty bad a few days. I just keep going back to this after a few successful weeks and it's horrible. I can't keep doing this. I need to be healthy. If not for a physical appearance and confidence but for health. A friend of mine just had a heart attack, he is 30 years old. I see a bunch of people I used to work with at my old company who are very overweight and unhappy. I don't want to be that person anymore.

I've been crying all day today, maybe it's because of self awareness, I really don't know. I feel like I deserve to be physically, emotionally, spiritually and financially healthy and happy. Anyway, I have to try harder, do more and stay focused.

I'm really worried about how I am going to get through the next five months being so busy and stressed. I know exercising and eating well will help that. I know this, I have to do it. I feel like such a failure that I've been this way for as long as I have.

Anyway, enough self pity, sorry I just needed to get that out. You are all so supportive...I can do this

Ok, I have read most of this new V thread - lots of activity and success on here...woo hah!!!

I would love to go to Colorado. I am just unavailable to do anything until June. I am scoping out trips after the Olympics are over and then with the move and starting a new job, etc. Meeting you ladies would be so awesome.

I look forward to jumping back in to the forum. I just put time in my outlook calendar so no one would book me so I could check in at lunch everyday.

Well I will weigh in on Sunday - gulp :( Not looking forward to that but I have to start somewhere. I am at the dentist tomorrow morning and I always weigh myself on the same scale at the gym first thing in the morning. This also gives me a few days for the sodium to leave my body from the past two weeks... and yes I definitely want in the challenge even though I am a few weeks behind.

After the dentist tomorrow, it's off to buy good food and do some cooking, a good workout and starting to catch up on my work emails - I looked and there are over 500 anxiously waiting for me...ewww.

AJ - what's that site again that you put in all your calories and stuff? I like that you posted that.

And I look forward to meeting all the new members...I am the arse girl. More to be explained later :)

S

Hey ladies mind if I join in the chat?

My names Pam im 25, but soon to be 26 at the end of November. I have been "dieting" since me and my ex broke up on our 4 year anniversary (pretty Sh%%^y huh?) on Dec 28 07. I struggle for months at a time but I always end up back on the wagon. I can say most of my weight loss is from this year when I joined 3FC when I REALLY focused on loosing weight and not just casually doing it. I now have a very supportive bf who I love dearly but lives hundreds of miles away from me, which is a huge struggle for both of us. Im planning on relocating to live with him within the next year. I live at home for now with a house full of people (8 to be exact) and I struggle every day because everyone makes jokes about my food choices "YOUR GOING TO EAT THAT, THATS DISGUSTING" "OH A LITTLE BUTTER WONT KILL YOU" Its tough im really surprised I made it as far as I have. Im finding myself having a hard time now to lose weight. Im not sure what i should be doing. If i need to add on more cardio more weights? I just dont really know. HELP ME! :)

Hi Ladies,

Staccie, Congratulations on moving forward in your life and having a plan. I understand your sadness at feeling you deserve so much more in life, and striving for that like you are will enable you to have just that. You are a beautiful, talented, smart, funny and personable woman - who deserves all life has to offer and WILL have that. I wish I would have been as aware as you are at your age. I wish I had set goals in my life's journey as you have, when I was your age. You should be very proud of what you have done already and your plans that you have accomplished for your future! Don't worry now about the next 5 months, just enjoy the experience, stay close to us, and allow us to help you through any stressful moments. Also, focus on April, and how exciting your life will be with the changes coming up. You will do great!

Dance, I am sorry your BF is in a funk, but how wonderful it is for him to have you by his side. It says alot about you, and your love for him. I hope this 'funk' is over soon, and in the meantime stay focused on your health and getting fit. I am glad your knee is better today, but take is easy and don't overdo it.

Lindy......ooooo la la.....another date? Wow, you must have left an impression! I hope tonights date is just as fun!

AJ......I agree WTF with 80 degree weather in Colorado?? That sounds like Florida!!!! I am so proud of your focus......wow! I love cheese to, which is why I can't have it in the house. I will eat the heck out of it melted on Tortilla Chips.......yummmmy!

Hello Pammy or should I say 'neighbor'. I am in Deland, Lindy is in Orlando and Tiff is in SW Florida (Naples I think). Anyway, long distance relationships are tough, but it is wonderful that 3FatChicks has helped you stay focused. In this forum is a close group of 'tough love friends' who will help you stay on track! Welcome!

Today was a long day at work, but I did great all day with food. I didn't get to workout, as I had to be to work early and knew it was a 11 hour day. That was enough. Anyway tomorrow is another work day and then we may leave for Georgia tomorrow night and return Sunday Night. That being said, I will weigh-in tomorrow for Sunday.

Ok, I will write again because I didn't take notes on the past pages and forgot some stuff..........LOL........

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