(((((Kristi))))) Hugs to you & your sis! I hope that thing will be okay for your Sis.
Cristi your weight loss is awesome! Keep up the good work!
I'm going to have TOM and have to weigh in this weekend. Ughhhh! Not so sure how I am doing. I'm trying to get my water in and activity in. Tonight I went on my regular routine and then long bike ride.

I need some motivational butt kicking to get my butt in the right gear for making better choices in food! HELP

Looks like everyone is rockin with the walkin!


Total Miles Today~ 2
Total May Miles~ 31

I got my regular route in of 3.5 miles today, no sweat! I just love my new walking shoes, so much shock absorption and ankle support, no shin splints or aches and pains to speak of . Why I waited over a week to get them I don't know. The next time I start to get pains again I'm heading to the shoe store right away.

Kristi I'm sending good thoughts and prayers your way for you and your sister. It's good that she's staying positive throughout. I think it helps w/a speedy recovery.

Jenifer here's the butt kickin' you asked for *BIG BOOT IN BUTT* Hope it doesn't leave too lasting an impression, I'm a size 9 shoe ya know. How do you like the pedometer so far?

Cristi glad you enjoyed the tape. Seeing your enthusiasm makes me want to go out and buy another one . I'm so glad you're getting use out of it. It's much too nice here for me to stay stuck indoors to exercise. Good job on your exercise BTW.

Lynne good job on the exercise too, especially w/TOM. Is this the TOM thread? Mine showed up right on schedule yesterday. I find that exercising regularly has helped immensely w/the cramps and other achy joint pains I used to experience. And you w/your spreadsheet--sounds exactly like something I would do . Birds of a feather...

Here's a shout out to all your other fine ladies on this thread: Kristen, Janine, Jen (how's the sunburn?) . If I missed anyone I'm sorry . Hope you all have a great night and wonderful day tomorrow.

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May Goal Miles: 85
Miles walked today 5/20/03: 3.5
Total walked to date: 64.5
Miles to Go: 20.50

Hi, can't talk for too long, it's late and I'm REALLY tired!

Just quickly coming in to say I walked for 25 minutes, covering about 3.4km. I then did my stretches, and am finding that I'm walking a lot easier than a couple of weeks ago - I'm finally losing that slightly bent over, I'm-just-recovering-from-a-caesarian, look!!!

Food's been good, finally managed to get UNDER my points for the day.

See ya soon!

Cristi, Jenifer, and Noelle, Thanks so much for the hugs, good thoughts, and prayers. You have no idea how much they help.

Cristi You're doing great WTG

Jenifer, Good luck at your weigh in

Noelle, What kind of shoes did you buy? Strictly for walking or cross training? My tootsies are screaming for new ones too. I totally agree with exercise helping the aches and pains of TOM. The ups and downs emotionally too seem so much better when exercising also.

Lynne, Keep up the good work. It's wonderful when you start to see and feel a difference from the work you've done.

I surpassed my May goal today and I am so happy. I was tired and crabby and didn't want to do it, but with every step I felt better. Thanks for all the encouragment. You guys are great!

May GM 30 / MW 31.75

I want to join the group sorry so late. But I need the support. I just got a treadmill and did to start using it. I want to walk/run 12 miles a week. Well I will submit my totals tomarrow.

Happy Wednesday all. Just turned the TV off after watching the finale of American Idol. I'm very happy for Ruben, a bit sad for Clay. Although each of them will probably have very lucrative recording contracts anyway...I cheated a little and asked for the results here on the website and knew who won before watching--I'm 6 hours behind east coast time and 3 hours behind west coast so there were a few cooperative souls who gave me the lowdown .

I did get my regular route in today 3.5 miles--I still love my shoes! Kristi I bought New Balance running shoes...I don't think they're walking shoes because the way they're really contoured looking, and walking shoes look, well, kind of orthopedic and geriatric . But I've heard so many other people on 3FC say good things about New Balance that I just had to try them, and I must say I agree, I have only good things to say about them. Great job on passing your goal this month! WooHoo!

Welcome aboard Jessamybowes! Any motivation and support you need can be found here. Let's do it!

Hey Lynne, it's good to walk upright again isn't it? I wonder if I can find a OB doc who's also a plastic surgeon--I mean, if a c-section is in order, than can he give me a tummy tuck when he's done? hehe...that's just me, getting ahead of myself again.

Let's see: Cristi, Jen (where are ya sister? still at least lurking I hope!), Jenifer, Janine and Kristen, here's wishing you all a happy Thursday. Keep walking
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May Goal Miles: 85
Miles walked today 5/21/03: 3.5
Total walked to date: 68
Miles to Go: 17

Hi gang!

I've had a very hard day today. Couple of times have wanted to go for a walk, but been really busy cooking. Then I've had this headache from , and in the end, no exercise got done. But that's ok, I'll just go for my really long one tomorrow!
And the good thing is that I stayed on program with food, even managing to bank points!!!

Good news is I HAVE LOST 2 KILOS!!!!!!!!! YAAAAAYYYYYY!!!! My first official loss since I started my program again!!

Night!

WooHoo Lynne! Congratulations on your 2 kilos... um, if I converted it to lbs correctly, that was 4.4 lbs. WOW! That's great!!!! Sorry, it takes me a while to do the math, hehe.
Have a great day!

Well, didn't get any exercise done yesterday, as far as walking. I did however do a lot of house cleaning so I would say that is exercise. I have really grown to dislike house cleaning. There was a time I honestly didn't mind it but after doing it for so long I am sick to death of it. I need to get a maid! I've turned into a pack rat and am trying to get rid of so much junk. Haven't done any walking today as of yet. I will get a walk in before the evening is over though and will post my exercise later this evening or first thing in the morning.

Noelle, hey I just got new shoes too, well a couple of weeks ago. I had to go get something for work, being on my feet all day. And they feel good also. I bought some Nikewalk (airliner) and boy do they feel goooood! They are so cushiony and my feet don't hurt. My hubby has worn New balance for a few years now and he won't wear anything else. Of course that's about all he can find in his big size 14, that and nikes. He likes the New Balance better. And you are doing great with your walking, WTG!

Actually everyone seems to be doing good with walking, Kristi, Jenifer and Lynne and everyone else, WTG ladies! Keep up the good work.

And WTG Lynne on your loss! Hope your headache gets better.

Kristi, WTG on passing your goal for the month!

I need to get working towards passing my goal, which I am hoping to do. It ain't gonna happen if I don't get off this thing though!

A BIG WELCOME to Jessamybowes! Glad to have you aboard.

Hi to Janine, Kristen, Jenifer and Jen whereever you ladies may be! Hope you are doing fine and hope to see ya checking in soon.

Hope everyone has a GREAT rest of the day! Take care ladies.

P.S. Thought I would just edit this post rather than post again. Finally got my walk in this evening and wanted to get it posted. Hi Janine and Jenifer. Sorry to hear you haven't been feeling well Janine. And Jenifer WTG on your walking! Have a good evening ladies! I believe I will be turning in early tonight. See ya tomorrow.

May Goal~60 miles
5/21/03~zero
5/22/03~3.02 miles
Total Miles 5/03~48.14
Miles to go~11.86 (Slowly getting there)

Well, I didn't get any walking in today but I did a lot of walking and pushing a shopping cart in BJ's. I left the house at about 11:15am and didn't get home till about 3PM. I spent just over $300 and then had to come home and lug everything in the house then put it all away. About half the stuff had to go downstairs and all the meat had to be repackaged so I got all that done. I didn't sit down till about 4PM then that was only for about half an hour then I had to start getting supper going. Now it is just a matter of waiting for DH to get home and hope he doesn't kill me after he hears how much I spent. The cupboards were really bare and now things are quite full. What I bought should last us about 3 to 4 weeks so overall it isn't bad.
My sinuses are still draining but at least my throat isn't sore anymore. I have also finally been able to get a good nights sleep so that is also helping me feel better. I went probably 4 days with hardly any sleep or no more than about 1½ hours in a stretch. That is not good esp. when you are sick and really need a good amount of sleep.
Well, I had better take care of the 50+ emails sitting in my mail box just from this afternoon!

Hi ladies! I got my walk in yesterday (Wed) and I am going to go later tonight. The heat here is over 95 degrees! I am not complaining thought b/c I am ready for summertime!
Welcome Jessamybowes!!!!! Glad you could join us! We love the support from eachother here!
Lynne! Whoohoo! Your Awesome! What a great job you have done! Keep it up!
Janine~ What did you buy??? I love to shop but have to really be in the mood. Never take the hubby also (at least mine). When we go to a store he is like "We're In and We're out"............LOL
Noelle~ Your doing so great on your walking! I had a pair of New Balance Shoes and I really liked them. I now have Nike and I should have gotton New Balance........oh well next time.

I hope everyone else is doing good!
Were getting to be a big group! YA!
Have a great night!
Total Wed Miles~ 2
Total Miles Today~ 2
Total May Miles~ 35

Whew, it's been a long day and I'm tired. Did get my regular walk in today and got it done at a faster pace than usual since my sister and I were discussing some annoying emotional family issues about my other sister and her daughter. So there was an upside to getting upset about it, it made me pound the pavement even harder and faster!

Anyway, I need to hit the sack as it's way past my bedtime . Hope everyone had a great day and hope to see you all burning up those miles tomorrow.

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May Goal Miles: 85
Miles walked today 5/22/03: 3.5
Total walked to date: 71.5
Miles to Go: 13.5

Jessamybowes, If it's inspiration you're looking for you've come to the right place. These ladies are great! Welcome.

Noelle, I'm so glad you didn't dish. I'm like the biggest "American Idol" fan. Clay and Ruben both stole my heart. They just seem like such nice young men. You and your sister made such a wise choice to "pound the pavement" over an issue. Much better than doing it over chocolate cake. Plus the exercise itself can make the issues seem less intence. WTG. Your miles are looking great again this month too. Be proud!

Crist, You've got 8 days left in May. I know you'll make your goal. We're all cheering for you, "Go Cristi, Go! Yeaahhhh Cristi"

Janine, Here's wishing you rest and relaxation over the weekend.

As for me I'm happy to announce I was able to buy capri's in last summer's size so I know things have moved.(thanks for motivating me girls) They're not quite as loose as last summer, but I knew there was no way I'd lost the full 15#. I really didn't want to go shopping, but I have 5 high school graduation parties to attend and really needed something new. With any luck the capris will still fit after all the parties. Keep your fingers crossed for me. I'm actually looking forward to getting weighed on the 28th. Well, I have to go set up the tent. With a 3 day weekend my kids are sleeping outside and we're having a camp fire etc.. It has been getting pretty cold night
35*f, but that's the advantage to camping at home. They can always sneek in the house in the middle of the night. Have a great weekend all and keep on walkin'

May Miles 33.75

Kristi

Didn't get the chance to have that long walk I'd hoped for. Marc got offered a shift that would bring in good money, so my day went too quickly to get one in... but I went for a quick one so I've at least done my exercise for the day! I had to go when it was dark, and on the main streets it's ok, but relectant to go down the side streets, so that's why I kept it short

Food's been really good. I've been under points again, and feeling really positive, which is a good thing!!

i haven't posted in a while, but i do read up time to time. everyone seems to be doing a great job!

welcome, jessamybowes!!! you'll like it here. everyone is really supportive of one another not only with exercising, but with everything going on!

anyway, i've gotten at least a mile or two walk in every day this week, except yesterday. i had a get together last night right after work and didn't get home til around 11. and by that time, i just wanted to go to bed. tonight i'll do a two mile walk and then start cleaning up my apartment. my friend is coming up from connecticut for the weekend, so... i want to make sure that she's not sleeping in any clutter. we'll see.

weigh in is tomorrow morning. i'm trying not to obsess over anything... i should start taking measurements.... and recognizing whether things fit a little looser. cause that will be the true test.

but... this week, there were two people at work that said i was looking good... like i was losing weight! i was so psyched. cause i can't tell since i see myself all the time!

alright... i should really get back to work.... but i just wanted to check in .... and let you know i was still alive!