cats tongue on the measurements....I find measurments and pictures a much better gauge to weight loss...

Morning all you featherweights I hope that wherever you are in the world it's as gorgeous a day as it is here in little old Brum (Birmingham). Not so little actually, England's second city. Right well I've mainly got household chores to do today but it's so gorgeous that after I've finished my huge mug of tea I'm off to pound the pavments. Er, that would be walking not running.

I don't know why but today I feel really happy and positive so I think I'll just put in my favourite smilie for the sheer **** of it. Means absolutely nothing but I like her.

Good morning!

I'm going to second Ilene ... we really need to have several ways to gauge our progress ... especially when we only have a small way to go. The scale can be a fickle friend.

congrats cats tongue!!!!!!!!!!



I perfer messurements. When my scale was not moving my clothes were getting too big and when I mwssured I had lost over an inch aound my wist alone! I tell my hubby I would stay this weight if my inches would keep droppping I would rather be 137 and fit then 137 and flabby. Right now I need to consult a plastic surgeon to see how much on me is flab and how much is excess skin but nit sure if we can afford it right now. i know we cannot afford the procedure so it would just get my hopes up but on the other hand if most of it is skin then I know i am pretty much there just need to save money.

Oh dear! The calories in diner breakfast! But how could I resist if DH asked me to go?
Now I'm screwing down cement board for floor tile. I guess that'll even out.
S-t-r-e-t-c-h! What a crunched up job!

You should post in the Why I'm Smiling Thread!

http://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106692

Glad you're having such a good day!!!

Spanky~WTG on the BFL!

Catstongue~WTG on the loss!

I'm down to 140!!! I ate SOOOOO OP yesterday! As long as I keep at it this weekend, I'll see the 130's by Monday!!!

Everyone have a wonderful day!!!

Today I did 5 REAL pushups! Plus 20 girly pushups. I'm feeling stronger.

Last night's West Coast Swing dance party was so much fun. I've been taking lessons once a week for 2 months now and go to the dance parties 1-2 times a month. I'm really beginning to feel like I'm dancing rather than just counting out steps.

We also took a Hustle class last night, but it was too complicated for us to get through all the movements. We might go dancing again tonight. Not sure if the balls of my feet would like that...

Cats Tongue Wow, you've got great curve measurements. Congrats on the lost inch. I'm figuring I've lost six from my waist, but it's just a guess. Maybe I can try on my fat pants and measure the slack???

Well I officially had a 4 pound weight loss this week. I am so happy!! WW points are really working

Happy weekend.

Push ups rock!

Had a groovy run today which perked my drooping spirits. My legs are now officially sore.

Having an emotional week. Sick family, growing children and hormones. But I am hanging in there. Exercise has been a great focus for me. It gives me somewhere to put my energy. Thought about buying clothes today and bought a really cool yoga mat instead. I figure I might as well wait until I am a little closer to goal.

I am definately smaller than I was when I started my last pregnancy. Now I just have to rewind to the time before my son was born. That will put me at 155.

I suppose that is my next mini goal. Think I can do it my summer?

Congrats on all your losses both in inches and pounds!

Hi all,

It's a beautiful morning here. Hope it stays nice so I can go for a long walk with the dog. Did a medium one yesterday, but managed to persuade DD(14) to come with me, so it was good exercise for her too; and more importantly an opportunity to talk to her: mother/daughter time. Then I took her to see "Music and Lyrics" in the evening, which was fun (she's working really hard for exams so it's nice to arrange little treats).

Have a great day, all.

Good morning! It's lovely and sunshining here this morning too.

I'm not feeling particularly optimistic today. I'm not sure why. I had a junk food blow out yesterday but that doesn't usually set me back much mentally.
I have to go to church ... so that's a nice walk and some happy company. My parents are coming for coffee ... so that's uncontrolled calories

Maybe it's just because it morning. I'll have something to eat and see if that picks me up.

Have you all started thinking about next week?

Just got back from my 4-mile bike ride and am feeling healthy. It was warm enough to go out with just a sweater. The ground hog was right - we're having an early spring this year. It's suppose to be in the high 60's all week. That will make sticking to my daily activities easier.

I'm beginning to feel results from my daily floor exercises. My muscles are feeling firm and more toned. And I didn't feel like killing myself over my saddlebags when I saw them in the 3 way mirrors when I shopped for jeans this week. I doubt they'll ever be completely gone. I've had them since early high school when I weighed only 107 lbs!

Plus, I've always had stretch marks on my upper, outer thighs. I used to hate standing around in my swim team suit at meets, feeling like everyone could see them. My pediatrician said to put cream on them to minimize the scarring - like that ever worked!

Now I wear two pieced swim suits with skirts - there's no bikini's in this girl's future. I have a very small waist, but want to de-emphasis my thighs which are wider than my hips. I'm definitely a pear shapped woman.

What's your favorite trick for hiding your figure flaw?

I have my dinner menus all picked out for the week. Breakfasts and lunches will be determined daily from my usual list.

Then I turned the page on the calendar. Looks like 2 nights of eating out--Wednesday prior to DD's concert and then I told DH to make reservations for Friday night. No dinner Thursday, though, so it should even out a bit.

I'm down half a pound and am trying to stay OP today to keep it off.

DD and I are off to wash our cars. Might come back and bathe the dogs--it is supposed to be about 93 degrees today!

Had a very bust day today! went up the street to help my daughter in law out with my grandbaby, she had a major migraine. I ended up deep cleaning their apartment for 3 hours then I came home and did my house, so I'm pooped! Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday

Good afternoon everyone. I've been so busy the last few days working & sleeping I haven't been in much. I'll try to go back and read everyone's news.

Friday my son had a great tennis match at his school and then I barely had time to go home & sleep 4 hours before work. When I got off Saturday morning I drove home & then my son dropped me off in the Old Town area of our town where they were having a "classic" car show & my husband had a car down there. My son dropped me off about 1 mile away and I walked in since they close off some of the streets & the traffic is horendous. That was good though because I got some walking in. I went home again after that and got another 5 hours of sleep before work last night.

It was fun working last night for time change. It was great to be sitting at work at 2 am and then suddenly it was 3 am . A co-worker and I stopped at Costco on our way home. I came home and walked on my treadmill & then my husband and I went out to eat with some friends. It's almost 5 pm now and I DON'T have to work tonight so I'll be fading soon!

It is gorgeous here today. It was 96 degrees at one point. I'm sure it's hot out there where you are Allison. There are fires burning west of here in Orange, CA Hope they get them under control quickly.

Hope everyone is doing well. I'll talk to you later. Jane