sf40, I GOT THE JOB!!!! They called this morning to say that all their background check and drug test had just come back in and I go in wed morning to start orientation!!!!!!! I was really disappointed and down about that!

Hope everyone is doing well! I didn't get a bike ride in yesterday like I said I was, we took my hubby to the beach for Father's Day. But, I did get in a jog last night and ran alot farther than I have so far. My knees are paying for it today, but I did it!

Kim

Kim - congrats on the job! So awesome! What will you be doing? Starting a new job is always hard, I hate it - that sick feeling in you stomach, YUCK! haha

I got in lots of riding this weekend, Saturday 31.26, Sunday 29.11 and this morning 30.78! I am getting close to starting over! I lost 2.2 pounds this week and the same last week, I just hope to keep it up! I am sure the 80min of biking a day is helping a lot. I was jogging before but then I hurt my knees, that is when I switched to biking. I never got back into the jogging. But I remember how good it felt to jog only because I was never able to do it before and it felt like I was working myself harder, but biking burns more calories, haha. Make sure you have a good pair of shoes or yo uwill really hurt your feet!

Courtnie,

thanks! I'll be cashiering at Walmart on third shift. Not the best job, but the best paying around here for the hours for a non grad. I mainly wanted it to get out of the house, and to be able to send my middle kid to karate classes without putting such a strain on hubby's paycheck, so it's gonna serve it's purpose! Besides...10% discount at my favorite store...lol. Gosh, I haven't worked in about 5 years...gonna be wierd! Yeah, I always hated starting a new job...you wonder what you're gonna screw up...hehe.

You're doing so good on the challenge. You started after all of us and you're fixin to lap us! I guess that's why you're seeing a weight loss...hehe. Yes, I'm scared that I won't be able to jog anymore....my knees are giving me trouble since starting, but I think it may be my shoes. I got a cheap pair the other day just to see how they'd do, and I think I'll have to suck it up and just pay for a good pair if I want to keep jogging.

I know what you mean about feeling like you're working harder...it feels great to me to really sweat, besides just breaking one! I don't sweat easily, so I know when I'm dripping that I'm getting a great workout...jogging is about all I've found that'll do that for me! So I love doing it...go figure...I'll probably have to quit...lol.

Grrr...I can't ride today! Hubby won't be home till about 9 tonight so I have the kiddos all day. I can't wait till they're old enough to be left alone for awhile...lol. That's awful huh?

Hope you're doing well!

Kim

Kim - you need to go out and get yourself a really good pair of shoes. I know I did, I havent used them yet - but just in case! I think it makes a huge difference!

Good luck with the new job My search for a puppy continues!

I didn't know you were looking for a puppy!!! What kind are you hoping to get?
I'm thinking of getting a puppy for Christmas...but not sure about that. We have a houseful of new furniture and I'd hate to end up with chewed up table legs and shredded couch....I don't know what I'd do...lol.

There are so many great breeds out there! Mutts are worth looking at too. Shelters are sadly full!!! Let me know how the search goes!

Kim

The search is dreadfull! I am almost pulling my hair out! I want a small dog. I don't care if it is a mutt as long as it has good mixings. I have been asking about boston terriers. I would like a mixed breed but they are hard to come by around here. The way it is going for me it will be christmas by the time I get one too. Lots of the smaller dogs need lots of grooming and are not good with kids - I dont have kids, but I will while the puppy is still alive!

Oh man, there's so many choices in a small dog that doesn't require alot of grooming!!! Chihuahua's(not sure bout that spelling), Boston's (good dogs, my daughter's friend has 2, good with her kids at least), Poodles (need grooming, but aren't shedders really). Do you not have shelters around there? Or are all the small dogs grabbed up fast? Oh! Daschounds are great dogs too and require no grooming at all!

My fave small dogs are Pomeranian's. I wouldn't say alot of grooming that needs to be done outside the house, you just have to keep them brushed out....they're extremely smart and sweet dogs!!! We had one and that's the only dog (besides his childhood dog) that my husband has ever really liked..he actually loved her...she took his pillow, yeah, he was in love...lol.

I'm actually not a small dog lover, but wouldn't turn one down...lol. I'm a dog lover period really, I just prefer a HUGE dog!

Good luck with your search! Keep me posted! Like I said, I'm a dog nut...right along with horses

Kim

yes, I am a big dog lover too! I was offered a boxer puppy yesterday, so hard to say no but I had no

The problem with the pom's and chi's is they can be a bit snippy and yappy. I don't have any younge kids, but the dog will be around when I start a family. I am really thinking I want a Boston but having trouble finding one. My mom suggested a beagel today and I found some puppies, about half the price (or less) then a boston.... I don't know much about Beagel's tho, they sounds like great dogs but they need LOTS of exercise.

As for biking, I got in 30.06 today

Congratulations! Or condolences ... It will be nice for you to get out of the house and have some extra spending $$$.

My new job is going well. Because it's a career change for me, I'm learning lots of new things and at times I feel my head will explode! I think it will be this way for a while but that's ok because I enjoy learning new things.

Haven't ridden since last weekend and haven't even exercised because my foot is still giving me trouble. I don't think it's the shoes after all; it seems more like an infection, perhaps caused by a spider bite I found on my leg or my most recent pedicure. Think I'm gonna try to get some antibiotics from the doctor to get rid of it. Tired of hobbling around and not exercising!

Speaking of dogs ... Hubby likes big dogs. I like little pets. So we have a very large dog and a couple of cats. Luckily they all get along. In fact, the cats "raised" the dog and she has a lot of cat characteristics. Kim, if you want a well-behaved huge dog, try a lab or golden retriever. Ours is a mix yellow lab/golden and she is the very best dog I've ever had. She sheds after her bath, but doesn't require any other grooming. She's never chewed furniture, never had an accident in the house, is great with kids. She is a wonderful dog.

my parents have a yellow love and he is awesome, I love him to pieces! I just need a smaller dog tho

got in 30.86km this morning.

30.46km this morning

I ride my bike for 6 to 6.6 miles three times a week. Sometimes I feel too lazy/tired or something gets in the way by the time the third time rolls around so I only do it twice a week, but I always try for 3.

It's on a gravel road for 1.7 miles before it turns into pavement, and there's a few hills. On the way back there's a HUGE hill I have to go up, then the gravel again. Gravel adds resistence, right?

I'm gonna try going 80 miles on my bike in July. I've never really kept track before, but I'm sure I typically go around 65 - 75.

Last night I got back on my bike again and did 17.77km and this morning I did 31.15km. So 500 miles rounds closest to 805km (804.63 to be exact).

I have done a total of 833.79km meaning - I HAVE FINISHED MY 500 MILES in exactly one month! I started May 23 and finished today! So time to start again. So far at 28.79km

Good goin Courtnie! You've shamed us all lol. At least you're dropping the lbs to show for it! I haven't had the time or energy lately for bike riding! Between training for the new job and my sister in law and her 2 kids coming in for a visit, we've been full force the last few days. At least my eating is still on the good side!

I have dropped some, she scale showed 174.6 this morning!! Not much of a drop, but any little bit counts! I'm pretty sure that if I drank alot of water for the next day or so I'd drop some more...I haven't been good with the water!

Sherry, glad to hear your job is going well! You might need to get that spider bite checked out! Even if it wasn't a poisonous spider it can get a bad infection...not a fun thing!

I'm done with my computer training, thank goodness! They put me on a register yesterday with another cashier shadowing me and I only messed up a few times! LOL. I think I shop at Walmart so much that I knew some of the procedures anyways...hehe.

Hope everyone is doing well!

Diem, welcome! Bike riding is so much fun and so good for you! I noticed a big difference when I started riding. Hop in! A few of us don't seem to be getting much riding in lately

Kim

A little bit of a drop is better then a little bit of a gain! haha
I had no drop this week, but that is cuz I ate so bad. The only thing that stopped me from gaining was all my riding.

This week I will stay under 1700 calories everyday (except maybe 1) and I will ride my bike everday (except 1). The scale with drop this Saturday! haha I hope!

Anyway I got in 28.87km this morning and 23.28km on Saturday!