I came across the Featherweights sub forum this morning. I think that is such a great idea and I'm glad they did it.
I have two words to describe Mother's Day. Chocolate cake. I'm actually pretty pleased with myself. I ate more than I should have but nearly as much as I wanted to. That counts for something, right? I cut it up yesterday and sent half to my sister and several pieces to our friends across the street. I'll admit though every time I would put a piece in the container I said to myself, "Do you REALLY want to give this piece away?" And then I'd have to answer, "No. No I don't. But I'm GOING to!" And today our house is almost cake free. Just three small pieces left - one for each kid this afternoon.
I am really enjoying the outdoor walks my friend and I have been going on. We've been rotating the tracks we use so our scenery changes every day. Yesterday we were on a trail of the Natchez Trace and crossed paths with a fox, a bunny, and a baby deer. Pretty cool. We've also come up with a plan to build our running skills. She's got an interval training program that we are going to start with. And, she doesn't know it yet, but I'm going to talk her into doing one of the local charity runs next year. I didn't even realize what an exercise rut I had been in until now. I'm actually ENJOYING it again!
Daisimae, I'm am glad to hear you had a good trip and made it home safely. I hope your WW stats are where you want them to be. I'm sure they will be fine.
I'm off to pack picnic lunches. Today is a beautiful day and I think the kids would enjoy a day at the park - and I wouldn't mind one either. Have a great day you guys!
We're over here guys I hope everyone finds us ok!!!!
I'm having a slightly mad day - and I'm up 2lbs!!! dehydration!
Last night I taught a kickboxing class all by myself, the other instructor's bike broke down! It was fun, but the kids' hearts just weren't in it, so I let them go a little bit early. Come to think of it, they all lack motivation all the time.
Eating's been a little bit on the high side this past couple of days, not horrendous, just a few hundred calories over. I got up in the middle of the night last night and ate a chocolate biscuit thingy. I'm an idiot! However I've hidden them away so they should be ok. I'm a little stressed, so I think that's the reason. DF and I were arguing on Sunday, and I'm not sure if he's recovered, however we did have a lovely night last night, and I feel a lot better about it than I wrote in my blog yesterday! He's a bit quiet and I'm feeling worried. He's still booking trips for us in the summer though, so he can't be thinking of leaving!
I asked Jennifer to move us to the featherweights... Just because I thought we all just had a few pounds to lose, not because we are necessarily light-weight. I thought this is what the featherweight thing was about??
Oh DF knows he's got a goodun, she irons all his shirts for him!!!
Well, I'm no featherweight but I'm glad they moved us up. Maybe more people will find us there. Lord knows I could use all the extra support I can find these days!
2frus, with all of your kickboxing skills would DF have the nerve to try and get away?
I had a real eye opener this morning. I put on my favorite shorts from last summer. I bought them at the end of the season so I only got to wear them a couple of times. Well, this morning - they were snug. They fit (thank goodness) but they didn't have that comfy favorite pair of shorts feel anymore.
So, it is time. I'm going to have to step outside of my comfort zone. I'm dropping from a range of 1500-1800 calories to 1200-1500. I've been exercising regularly for the past couple of weeks but I'm adding and extra workout in the mornings starting next week (school will be out so I'll be able to go to the gym without having to worry about a hectic morning schedule). I'm not trying to over do it or make drastic changes but it is time to get this over with. I know maintainece isn't going to be dramatically different (if at all) but I'm tired, tired, tired of trying to lose weight. I am ready to reach my goal and be done with it. Have I said that before? I'm feeling a sense of deja vu.
Food's high again today - not horrendous again, but still high! I think I might actually WANT a couple of low days soon, stupid buffet at work. It's something I still can't get a handle on! *sigh* At least I'm kickboxing tonight! Phew!
I guess I'm just worried that someone will notice (like I know on the brain) that I'm not really much of an example. I sincerely hope that folks who are feather weights do a better job of staying featherweight than I have.
I'm going to try to put a picture of my daughter and I in my profile.
Wow! This must be the longest thread on 3FC! Can I join you? Lucky, I'm in the same boat. My summer clothes are tight. Wearable, but tight. I had a feeling that last year's low wasn't real maintainable for the long haul, but it sure was nice. I need to get about halfway back.
I am not close at all to being able to join the featherweights. I just wanted to tell all of you that you are inspiration to all of us that have just started this journey. We cant wait to be where you are. I hope each of you reach the goal that makes you happy.
Susan, your family is beautiful...they must take after their mother! You are absolutely an example of a strong beautiful woman who is taking care of herself and has the looks to prove it! Don't be so hard on yourself...you are a SUCCESS even if you don't think so.
Susan! You have a lovely family. You and your daugter look absolutley radiant. And what handsome boys. By the way, by the looks of those pictures you most certainly ARE a perfect example to us featherweights!
First of all - Susan you are one tiny mama! Definitely a featherweight!
Ok, next thing - work is a pain, almost 4000kcals yesterday Want to eat choccy, but too much work to do Will call in later when I have things under control!
I hope everyone finds us ok!!!!
dehydration! 
It was fun, but the kids' hearts just weren't in it, so I let them go a little bit early. Come to think of it, they all lack motivation all the time. 
He's a bit quiet and I'm feeling worried. He's still booking trips for us in the summer though, so he can't be thinking of leaving!
mama! 
Want to eat choccy, but too much work to do 
Will call in later when I have things under control!