Hello Ladies!

I'd like to join you if you don't mind! I joined 3FC around this time last year and I am about six pounds lighter this January. LOL. I haven't been very active on here or outside lately. I seem to be sick a lot lately. Grrrrr.

I actually took and recorded my measurements today. WOW! As I posted on a different thread, it was a definite (and appalling) eye opener, but good to have for measuring progress. There is a tool you can use to calculate your body type (apple, banana, pear....) based on your measurements. I'm a banana who always thought she was an apple. Of course, I was a "pencil" when I was a teenager, so I guess that makes sense. Now I'm like one of those fat pencils kids used to use in kindergarten. There are recommendations based on body types as to more effective diet/exercise....don't know if it amounts to "hope or hype". LOL. Interesting, nonetheless, to learn that I'm still a basket case, just a different type of fruit.....

Happy Birthday Andi! Big fluffy snow here! What a nice present. First fat flakes I've seen since last winter!

My goal is to be at 159 by the first day of spring. 16 pounds. I'm going to eat a balanced diet of whole foods and wear my fitbit daily, and work on a 5k. I lose quickly on a low carb diet, but I always gain it back. Going to switch it up and see what happens.

Good Luck Everyone. :)

Hi Weekend Boater...

Looks like we posted at almost the exact same time...It kicked me out when I hit "post" probably because you were in the process of doing the same thing! I have a friend who says the opposite. She can drink milk to her hearts content, but ice cream tears her up.

Hi LurchMomma We love to have you join us! :welcome2: and yes, I was probably posting at the same time! Were it not for copy and paste, I would be in big trouble! lol

I am sorry to hear that you were sick and hope that you feel better. Hope that we can touch bases along our journeys together! Have a great night and again, wishing you a speedy recovery!

I am heading down to workout! Slowly of course! DH is late and I spend a lot of time alone, what better way to blow off some steam? Going down! Thanks for all being here :hug:

That worked! I am not sure which lovely lady prompted me to do so but every experience is a lesson learned! I believe she had something to the effect of she was tired of putting off exercise! Regardless of the weather or circumstance, she just needed to do it! Something in me clicked, and I thought, "heck yes"! I had been postponing going to my new gym equipment area and finding excuse after excuse! That little bit she shared was so helpful!

I wish for us to all have a good night and I look forward to getting to know you all better. Have a great night ladies and may we all wake up to a new and great day!!

Great job Weekend Boater!!!!!!!! :carrot:

Rusty Thank you so much girl! :) :hug:

Thanks for the kind birthday wishes!

Weekend Boater, exercise is just what I need and I have a treadmill in the basement gathering dust... You have inspired me to use it again!

Hello again April! (LM). Hope you stay healthy and stick to low carb living...that's the only thing that works for me. Can't wait till it's warm enough to get outside and walk again, and I'm sure you're the same way.

I lost another pound this morning and hope I never find it again! :D

Andi

Good morning ladies and Happy Friday! Hope you all have a great start to your weekend.

Ophelia Thanks! :) have a great weekend

WebWoman oh good , I am glad! It's infectious, isn't it. We get each other going which is great! Congrats on the loss! :carrot:

A big hello to all of you! Last night went well. Onto a new day and wishing you all a successful and happy one. Not sure what we are doing this weekend yet but may go out tomorrow...I have been working hard in prep for it! lol My plan is to make wise choices at dinner and not over do it and then have a light meal plan on Sunday, most likely fish for dinner. :dust: for us all over the weekend for whatever each of our plans and goals are and wishing you all a great one!

Hi everyone!

It seems like everyone is doing an excellent job kicking off their 2017!! Congrats to everyone! The start to my year has been pretty good. I have dropped 2.4 lbs so far. A little more would have been nicer for the initial jump back into it, but they are results nonetheless AND I have been actually eating real food and not barely eating anything this time around.

Big shout out to Ophelia and Scotgirl for jump starting their 2017. Way to go ladies!

Hi anm Congratulations on the loss and on your other changes :cheer2: Hope you have a great weekend.

Hi Ladies :wave: It feels good to sit! I am happy because I was tired today but kept pushing myself to accomplish all I wanted (with the exception of posting, which is always a daily goal of mine regardless).

I got all my stuff done, I felt quite tired as I did not sleep well last night. I have been pretty much moving non stop with the exception of sitting here to break and post and generally like to relax after dinner!

Hair is done, kitchen is clean ( I find it easier to be on plan when I am organized) nails and all dolled up and ready to go tomorrow but alas, we are supposed to get a snowstorm! I had to give myself a good push to go grocery shopping but I promised myself that my plans would be in place and fridge cleaned out etc. I was planning on making baked haddock tonight but they already took the fresh stuff so it looks like it is rotisserie chicken for me, which is fine! DH got take out from outback.

THe funny thing is that when I came back I felt rejuvenated and went down to the basement to work out some more! GO figure! I am really beginning to love the gym set up down there! There is plenty of lighting which means a lot to me! I tend to get depressed or down if an area is not well lit or dank and dark.

I have not even brought a radio down yet! I think I am just enjoying the change and I get into a state of focus, if you will! DH came home and was looking for me all over! LOL

On an NSV (non scale victory), I can tell you gals right now that I was worried about some things in as far as my appearance! I tend to get puffy in the face and abdomen, upper bod area! I had no idea at this state and age what would happen but when I saw a reflection of myself I could not believe it! It can go awayyyyyyy! So please don't get down or worried about that, for me at least, staying positive and just keep on truckin' is what is working. Full steam ahead!

I hope I am not driving you guys crazy or too much TMI but I really love to share as well as hear your stories! I hope that we keep it going and get through the weekend and start our new 2nd week on Monday!

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Hi ladies, a quickie post today. We are having a snowstorm! I am enjoying a lazy day today! Just wanted to wish you all a good day.

Happy Belated Birthday, WebWoman. You are all doing so well! I've already been a yo-yo on the scale. :( But, can't give up.... Gotta keep moving forward.