pvt dreamer reporting in sarge...I....I am very sad to report mission failed for last week. :\ I gained 2 lbs as of my way in...I have no excuses.

*senses sarge's gaze and runs for those hills with sarge right on her tail*

Dreamer -- I put you down for 2 lbs. this week...you know, those two you just gained!!!! Don't worry tho, like I posted earlier, plenty of us kicking our own butt-ers over last week! Just DO IT this week!

Resolute -- lol over your comment about still posting even when you have nothing to say!

Back to the gym!

Sarge

Well nothing important i guess, some days i just post a bare minimum, i am rambling on pretty good today though, sorry.

Have to run down to the doctors office then i will try to do something, if only a little light housework or something.

Pvt dcapulet reporting in- hello plattoon!

90 min in - 60 cardio and 30 weights - on three hours sleep. And that's NOTHING compared to what you all have accomplished - i might be good enough to hang with you all this week- whadda ya say sarge?

private rain MiLES reporting in SARGE SiR!

oatmeal, banana, water breakfast

GYM THYME: complete!
exercise bike: 35 mins, 8 miles (a little slower today)
treadmill: 20 mins, 1 mile....plus 41 seconds running at 4.8 speed
swimming: 1 hour, 1 mile swim, 4 laps kickboard, 4 laps underwater resistence weights, 10 mins stretching
free weights: 25 mins
dips: 7
pushups: 2 uggg i just cant get to 3!! no matter how hard i try!!
water: 48 ozs during gym thyme!!

lunch: salad with turkey and pine nuts, peaches, water, small can gingerale, walnuts and raisins and almonds trail mix

walking: 2 miles in light drizzle rain!!!

now i am freezing cold!! brrrr!!!

SARGE SiR: glancing at the pledge board OMG...DID I READ THAT RIGHT?? 8 POUNDS SiR????
ALL HAiL THE SARGE!!
LONG LiVE THE SARGE!!
WHAT AN iNSPiRATiON YOU ARE SiR!!

i sure feel a nap coming on! whew....i am busting butt-er here...gonna push hard hard hard the next 2 weeks!!! i aim to do it or die trying!!

No, no, no....Rainbow--you are the inspiration! Even a second longer run time for you and those losses you've been posting in the Biggest Loser Challenge...OMG! Sarge pledged 8 to get all the Spring Break excess off as well as a few to make up for what should have been a real loss last week and a few for this week. Like you say, do it or die trying!!! The scale will read 185 this week and it won't be a dehydrated cheating 185!

Sarge done for day! 1280 "machine" calories burned on stairmaster & treadmill, calorie consumption back under control via journaling and house 1/2 cleaned! It's gonna be a GOOD WEEK!!!

DCap--You rock! Doing any sort of workout on 3 hrs. sleep is a job well done!

Keep those big ole BUTT-er butts moving platoon!

Most of you probably see postings like these, but I thought this was a good one article from The Biggest Loser Club:

Fight the Urge to Splurge
When that unplanned bag of chips comes calling, here's how to answer

Are there foods at the ranch that can trigger some unhealthy eating urges? Sure. For example, this week we see one contestant secretly cuddling up to a bag of chips. (A warning for future contestants, all rooms have cameras in them!)

But who hasn't snuck away with a bag of treats every now and again? The problem is not letting it become a habit—and learning to slow down the urge. Our Biggest Loser Club weight loss coaches offer a few strategies:

• Delay and distract. If you know you're not physically hungry, delay eating for 10 minutes. This may be difficult to start, but if you can drive a wedge in between your emotional feeling and automatic eating, you'll increase your chances of making healthier choices. Drink a glass of water or listen to music, read a book, take a shower, check your email. If after 10 minutes you still really want something, then start with a healthy snack.

• Nurture yourself. Turn off the TV and do something you truly enjoy. Is it time to bring back a beloved hobby—playing an instrument, painting, quilting, drawing—or reading in bed or writing a good friend?

• Understand the emotion. Get your journal and go sit in a comfortable spot and write about what you're feeling. Invite your troubled self to freely express what's going on inside. It's not easy, but it will start you down the path of greater awareness. If you can create a safe space to express (without judging yourself), you'll begin to notice that you'll feel better and begin to see things clearer by writing about your emotions. Ultimately, journaling is a great tool for making peace with your emotions.

Have a good evening all!

Checking in Sarge.

Almost flaked on the exercise today. Our weather is being wonky and I've gone and caught a cold. I was fighting a headache all day, sore throat and just feeling blah.

But I made it home a little earlier, took a snooze for 40 minutes all the while thinking I'll just skip today.
But after the cat nap I was laying there breathing in and out my nose and mouth and just thinking that no, I'm not that sick. My chest, lungs or whatever aren't affected. My nose is barely running and little soreness in the throat won't be a big deal.

So I suited up, got in my run then my leg exercise. I feel better for it!

Sarge, I see we get on some of the same mailing lists!

Cheshire--Way to shake off that nap and go for it. Who knows, that cold may grip you even worse tomorrow and then you'll have already got a workout in! Most excellent!

Peanutt-- Yeah, I'm sure a lot of us get the same emails. I just thought I'd share that last one for some of our "students" out there. There are no bags of chips in my house, but dorms and shared apartments?!?! That's a different scenario.

You rock resolute! I'm not mentally being hard on myself. I know I can push myself harder and I'm slacking for whatever reason. I know it won't come over night, and it's a lifestyle change. I did the same thing, changing my intake first. Then added working out. About a year and a half ago I lost about 30+pounds, fell off the wagon and gained it all back. That's why I'm so hard on myself cause I know I can do it...it's been done before!

So i decided that this should in no way stop my efforts, slow them sure, just another obstacle to navigate.

Can't say my efforts have been overly impressive but i got dressed and went for a 5K walk, although i was slow like a turtle and extremely careful, the fresh air and blood circulating helped clear my head a bit, doesn't seem to of caused any damage.

Also did some light housework, dishes, a little dusting took the garbage out maybe a few other small things like shaving. Will keep my calories below 2000.

JayTee, i apologize if i acted out of sorts, that goes for everyone, this journey is stressful enough without my weekend of shock and awe, if i made anyone uncomfortable i'm truly sorry, normally i can't stand drama or excessive emotion, i just want to get back on to the business of my health.

Honestly i have no idea if i am retaining water from the surgery or shock and or what my weight is or should be, yesterday it was 240 so i make a slightly belated pledge to hit 238 by weigh in, no reason i can't fully concentrate on this while i'm doing nothing else.

Couldn't make it to the gym today (campus gym=lame hours) because my eye appointment took a whopping 3 hours!! Grabbed my shoes, dog and boyfriend and walked around the town for about 45 mins. I'm going to try to get 2 hours in at the gym tomorrow to make up for my "break" today.
Happy to report that the rain has stopped and the sun is out!! Felt good to get out to the [flooded] river yesterday to get my dog some overdue exercise and a nice hike for my boyfriend and I.

I'm just hanging on barely, you ladies truly keep me going.

I'm glad you are feeling better today, a change in the weather plus some exercise sure can help. Don't overdue it at the gym.