Got in some walking today. Went to a car show and so far I have logged in almost 8000 steps. I know that's under what I should be striving for but it's twice what I have been doing just with every day stuff. My feet also hurt so I guess that's good. Also did loads of standing around talking to friends as well.

Mel, Way to go getting right back in your routine. Sometimes when company or whatever gets in the way I can be tempted to take an extra day off. Like I "earned" it or something. That's awesome. Thanks too for all the encouragment. It means a lot to me. As for the tae-bo, I really like it. I try to do the punches as if I'm actually training rather than just going through the motions and it makes me feel really powerful and strong like. You can actually have a new tape sent each month. I've been tempted to order it, but that's a lot of cash. I can't quite justify it. My visitors wil be arriving tomorrow and Wed. My SIL is coming from Kansas and my BIL from NY city. I think something's been cooked up for my BD which is on Tues., because they rarely visit at the same time. Well, I had a great day. Me and 3 of the children rode our bikes to the park and stayed almost 2 hrs. When we got home I did my tape and hit the weights hard. Doing more exercises than planned. It felt great. Have a great night! TTYT.
Great job Janine!

Kristi

Good Morning ladies,

Don't have a lot of time.....I had a really good weekend, I did not work out Friday, I walked 2 miles on Saturday (w/Elmo). I didn not work out yesterday, but will be back on track today. I also went to the mall this weekend and found that I down one pant size....(WOOOOHOOOOO)

I have to go, hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, and hope everyone has a
BLESSED DAY!

Yippee for you Abirdee!!!!! That size smaller feels SOOOOOOOO good. Great job!.........Well, I had to clean the chix coupe for the first time today. Not nearly as bad a job as I had anticipated. It's very humid allready today so I know I'll be blowing the fan right at my hiney when I workout. I'm excited about my SIL's arrival today. She should be here by 7pm. Hopefully the temp will dip some and we can have a campfire going when she gets here..........Planning 2.5 miles on TM, some ab work and a couple leg exercises. Have a great OP day.

Kristi

11 miles
1 LB
2 UB
3 mini strength
1 yoga
1 aerobic

Good Morning Gang!

Sounds like everybody is doing so GOOD! and seeing results from all their efforts! I'm always anxious to get here and see what everybody is doing! YOU GALS ROCK!

I did a 30 minute 2 mile WATP w/3 lb weights this morning. Then I did 45 situps and 15 leg lifts.

August Miles = 13

Hope everybody has a blessed day!

hugs,
cathy

Well, today was the last day I was able to swim. Tomorrow I can't because there isn't enough time between lessons and my #1 DS's orthodontist appy. Wed and Thurs there is no swim at all then Friday is their closing ceremonies so no family swim. Sat we leave for vacation. We are go to the beach so I hope to get in some AM walking. Not to sure about much swimming as the water is going to be cold. Last week the lake temp was only 70°F and this weather is not going to help.

Well girls, only a minute to post but I wanted to share my great news...

Tonight was WI and I'm down another 6lbs... so 10lbs in a month! Very very happy! I have another 11 to go before I reach my Labor Day goal and although I doubt I'll get there in time, I'm thinking I can probably pull another 5-6lbs off!

Oh, and yesterday Hubby and I went shopping and I bought a pair of pants to wear out on my birthday and they're a size 9! Now granted, they're a stretchier type fabric... but still! they're a size 9!

Well, I'll be on tomorrow! Hope you all had a happy and healthy day!

~mel

Hi Cathy, As always you're doing awesome. I'm always so glad when you post. You help give me the umph I need to keep myself going..........Janine, The water may be cold, but you're on vacation, Yippee!!!!!! Enjoy!...........Mel, woohoo!!!!10# this month. That's so totally awesome and smaller pants in any fabric are STILL smaller pants and deserve applause. Your attitude sounds right on the money. 5-6 # your second month is a good goal. Expecting 10# each month can be asking yourself to give up more than anyone should have to. ( my opinion, not set in stone ) Enjoy your success. When is your B-D?.....................My B-D is today!!!! I'm 40 y/o today and I feel terrific. Well, I'd be better w/o TOM, but I still feel terrific. I had cake for brkfst yummy. My 10 y/o made cake with HOMEMADE frosting!!!!!! It was totally delicious. She applied white frosting (on warm cake) she used one of those big #1 candles and around it wrote # (big candle) MOM in green frosting. She had 4 plastic white doves along the top (from our anniversary cake) representing her and her siblings. All very beautiful. It'll be yrs before she fully understands what she did meant to me. Not only was it a wonderful thing for her to do, but it's the first B-D cake I remember having that I didn't get or make myself. The Lord has truly blessed me. Wish me an absolutely OFF P day. lol

9 miles
1 LB
2 UB
3 mini strength
1 yoga
1 aerobic

I really hope you have a wonderful 40th birthday, girl! Sounds as though you're already off to a great start, what with that lovely cake your DD made for you! What a precious little one you have! I only hope my Meleigha grows into be such a thoughtful person! We'll all be thinking of you today and sending you the very best birthday wishes!!! Enjoy your special day!

~mel

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuu

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuu

Happy Birthday dear Kristiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuuuuu

THE BIG 4 0! WOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO

Have a great day!

hugs,
cathy

Well girls, I'm glad to hear that you are all keeping well!

Cathy... You are so inspiring! Your hardcore effort seriously amazes me! Keep up the awesome work!

Janine... I hope you have a wonderful time on vacation! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back! Have a safe trip!

Kristi... I really hope you have a great day today! Very best wishes sent your way! I agree, another 10lb loss would probably be putting far too much pressure on myself and that's a road I don't want to go down. I'm happy with any loss right now... be it a half a pound or five. It all adds up, right? My birthday is Labor Day weekend... hence the goal... but more than anything I was striving to fit into a size 9 by that time. And I already do... so it's all good!

Sheila... I hope you are doing ok... and staying OP! Hope to hear from you very soon! Take care of yourself!

Sunny... I'm sorry to hear that you've hit a plateau and that you weren't feeling well on Sunday. *Hugs* You're right, all is not in vain. We are all here for you... just like you're always here for us! You're always so quick to pat us on the back for our hardwork and accomplishments... but you definitely deserve to be pat on the back as well... for sticking with this process! You will soon move past this plateau and continue moving toward your goal weight! Keep up the awesome work, girl! I'm glad to hear you got out to enjoy a couple movies over the last week... since having Meleigha, I haven't been able to go out to the theatre. We are planning a little evening trip up to a nearby town to the drive-in movie... once they show something we're interested in watching. I figure it's probably the only way we'll get to watch something on a big screen without having to pay an arm and a leg for a babysitter.

Today should be ok... going to get my strength-training in this a.m. and my 4mi tonight (between watching Outback Jack and The Amazing Race). <--- I'm a reality TV addict! Hoping to get another 16 miles in before next Monday (not including tonight's walk). So we'll see...!

Anyways gals, I've got to go get my morning exercise in! I hope you all have a happy and healthy day! Take care ladies!

~mel