Happy Monday Everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend. It was busy for me. The walk went well, but then we only did the 1 mile. Saw some old friends and almost my whole family came. We had my 2 great nieces birthdays afterthat at my house. I did nothing. My DD & niece took care of everything. The baby feel asleep while everyone was gone Halloween shopping so his dad put him to bed at my house so I just let him stay. That bugger got up at 6:00 am Sunday. I was so tired. I took a nap that afternoon, but it may me feel worse. I drove to work today. Some parts were dicey but I made it, now to get home.

Well they say you have to hit rock bottom to turn your life around. I think I am there. None of my pants will button and I am miserable in them. The scale was up today (but I did not have any water pills the whole weekend) but most of it is me. So I have started today eating right. Trying to stay at 1300 calories. If it is not healthy, I am going to do half. I am going to try to do some type of exercise tonight, walking, weights etc. Just a few but a start. I am determined to get this wt off once and for all.

I just finished a ww egg quesadillia with 2 t of salsa. Quite tasty. I have greek yogurt and mixed fruit for a snack. A big peach and some fish sticks for lunch. Dinner is cheese raviolli and a salad.

Ellen, Congrats on your great loss. I hope your bs continues to stay where it needs to be. Sometimes prayer is the only thing left. I know. Hope your foot feels better soon.

Toni, Weekends usually are better for me. Working tends to make me dizzier looking at the screena nd then the desk, etc. Hope we have a few more days to grill out. Doesn't lok like cooler weather coming for awhile. We really need rain.

Crystle, Hope you got up and got your exercise yesterday. I didn't but today is a new day. I liked your smoothie recipe. I may try it with some protein powder. I have trouble eating bananas so that is a good way.

Mercee, hope you had a great weekend. I know you kept up with your exercise and eating.

Talk to you later.

Howdy ho everyone. Nice week end but can't wait for next week end. My kids are coming from Texas. And hopefully my Grandson is going to get to come from North Carolina. Theres a wedding in the family so everyone is gathering. I'm looking forward to them being here. Lots to do. This evening I get my hair cut. Had a great pork tenderloin last night. Guess its leftovers for tonight.

Solly- Glad you had a good week end. I know you can lose this weight. I've been struggling for months to get back on eating right. Doing good 80% of the time. We've got a chance of rain tonight.

Check back in later....

Good morning
 

Woo Hoo another day. A fresh start. :carrot::carrot:

Solly...you are a rock star!! You will get the weight off. There is not a doubt in my mind you have the umph and the drive to make it happen. Praying that you continue to recover and regain your energy and your strength. Also that you will start to crave those foods which are good for you.

Toni...80 percent is good. This week up that to 81 :) You too got what it takes to make this happen. When that inner voice tells you that you messed up..tell it to hush up you are trying. And get right back where you need to be. How exciting that your family is coming in. Can't wait to hear all about it.

Ellen...Where or where are you this morning? Are you at you WA or walking? How is that foot of yours?

Mercee...You are doing so good. Have you thought about giving yourself a little reward? I want a bike. I'm thinking that would be a good reward for me for keeping up with the exercise. Biking still give me trouble but hopefully one day it will be easier. Hope you are having a super day at work.

(((Everybody)))

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Good morning, we have a bid today so thought I would get here early.
Went to bed early last night around 9:15 but I am still tired and dizzy. I think I'll change my name to Dizzy Lix or Dizzy Dame, Might be more appropriate. We walked around 2 blocks last night. DH said I was draging my left foot and thought I was tired. I did go downstairs and did some arm exercises and leg lifts. Nothing to get excited about or time wise but it was something more than I have done. Eating was on track yesterday. Lost lots of water yesterday so that is a start.

Crystle, you are so inspiring and such a good coach. I bike would be good for you. My DD wants one too. I told her to check yard sales first. I decide today that I am going to reeward myself with a pair of new brown slacks. I hate mine now (plus I can't button them) and when I get down to low 180's I am going to get a new pair. Rewards are a good thing.

Toni, it is so exciting that your family is coming to see you. We want to hear all about the visit. You are doing great. I bet no one (other than Mercee) has a 100% legal mark. We can do this.

Mercee, Rewards are a great motivator. I did that the first time I lost weight and it really helped. I love shoes so that would be nice too. You are such an inspiration. You have motivated many people here.

Ellen, I hope you are at WA. How is your foot today? Mine still bothers me. I am going to give it another 3 weeks before I go to the doc and see what it is.

I have already logged my food for today, breakfast and lunch are packed and ready to go. Dinner will be steak for the family and I will have baked fish, some peppers on the grill and something else I can find. going to try to walk and exercise a little tonight. wish I knew where to go to find out what I can do with my back and this stroke. Not sure what my limitations are. Have a great day.

Mornig ladies:

Had a great weekend but busy. We celebrated our church's anniversary. My hubby and I were off work yesterday and went to a birthday lunch with a friend of ours.
I amd still working out 6 days a week except the week when I had streph I went 4 days. I walked 4 miles with my hubby yesterday on the trail instead of going to the gym. I needed a change of scenery.

Ellen-Glad your glucose levels are improving.

Solly- Glad to see you are getting better. You have been through so much yet you keep going. That is truly a blessing.

Crystle- You have really gotten into gear keep up the good work. You probably would do well with a bike. I only ride the exercise kind. LOL

Toni- Enjoy your visit with your family. It is great when we get to see family.

Yes ladies, I do reward myself I just got 2 new pairs of shoes. I tLove shoes and I have plenty ofpairs to prove it. LOL.

You ladies a re such an inspiration here. I am at the lowest weight I have benn in a very long time. Thank you so much for your encouragment.

Good morning ladies. Got a good nights sleep at last. Sure felt better this morning. Didn't eat very much yesterday. Just didn't really feel like dinner. So I ended up eating 2 peanut butter waffles. I get a hair cut this evening. I'll be so glad to get this hair out of my face.

Solly- Oh boy girlfriend you are having a time of it. I think its time you treat your self to that new pair of pants too..... Maybe two. LOL..... Thats so good you're back to eating good. Seems like there would be a wealth of information on the internet for strokes. Wish you could get some answers. Keep up the good work....

Mercee- Wow you're still going. Bet its so great to step on the scale. What inspiration.

Crystle- Are you having your coffee too? Whole new day.....

((Everybody))
 

Good afternoon. Thought I'd pop in before my workout this afternoon. I'm feeling a tad lazy. We stayed up way to late last night. My thirteen year old is going to work out for half of the video with me. That ought to make it a lot more fun.

Solly...thank you for being so sweet. I'm sorry the dizziness is still hanging around. I think you are doing great with the exercise. Remember even 10 minutes a day benefits the body. I joined the Dr. Oz lose ten challenge and that is one of the things they advocate.

Toni..I did enjoy a nice cup of coffee this morning. I actually sat with my hubby instead of at the computer so we could enjoy coffee time together. I'd like to get some decaf because I can only drink one of the leaded kind now and sometimes I like to have a second cup of coffee milk for a treat.

Ellen...where are you? Hope all is okay.

Mercee...congrats on being at a new all time low. How neat your hubby walked with you. That is one thing my hubby will not do. He says I walk too fast. I've offered to stroll with him but he thinks walking is boring.

Need to figure out something for lunch. I know when I finish walk walk walking..LOL I"m gonna be hungry.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Good morning
 

Just popping in to share my weigh in this morning. Down 2 pounds. :)

Be back later. I need to get off my tushy and eat some breakfast or workout or something.

((Everybody))

God bless,
Crystle

Good morning ladies. Not a good morning here. Still feel bad and dizzy. Sent the neurologist an email so we will se wht he says. I got rid of about 8 pounds of water to I thik today's wt is a good startig wt. 196. Calories are on track. Only walked 1 block last night, my leg bothers me after a while.

Crystle, I am so excited about your 2 lbs. You have left me in your dust. I amy look at thta Dr Oz sight and do that challenge too. It's nice to start your day with your hubby.

Mercee, I cn't beleive you are at your lowest wt ever. How much until goal wt? We all need a change in exercise routine. Glad you enjoyed your walk. Mr DH walks too slow for me.

Toni, glad you are feeling better today. Better eat to keep up your calories and lose wt. I only saw the weight-in last night on BL. I will have to see who else goes home tonight.

Ellen, where are you? We are missing yours posts

Off to balance my bank account :fr:

Got up early this morning and went grocery shopping. Lots to do before company comes, cleaning, cooking etc. You know how it is. So I'm busy busy. I'm trying to eat right.

Ellen- Nice you had a good time. I finally got the last of my stuff today to do my Indian chicken. May have it tomorrow night. I need to half the recipe, do you think that would be okay?

Solly- Sorry you've had a bad day. Hopefully you're resting tonight and will feel better in the morning. I hate to see anyone go on the biggest loser.

Crystle- WOOPIE two lbs. is so great. You're really starting to see those lbs. go now.

Mercee- I love shoes too! That's such a nice reward. Your walk sounds good.

Well watching Storm Chasers right now so I'll finish up the program.

Good morning ladies,

Feeling much bettr today, still dizzy, but overall feeling better. DD wanted to go to a mexican restaurant here last night. I knew it was not legal so I told her we were only eating half of the burrito and taking half home. I stuck to my guns. Normally I would have eaten the whole thing and been miserable. It was probably over my calaories but I only had 650 for the whole day so I was probably close or just a little over. But that is my goal. I know we are going to eat places that are not legal ao I am going to half things.

Tony, at least you are busy getting ready for company and it keeps you from eating. When are they coming?

Ellen, I thought you might have been out of town. Glad your eating went ok. Hope the scale is good to you.

Off to check out FB for now. Talk to you later.

Good morning
 

I am tired this morning. Robert's allergies are keeping both of us up at night. :dizzy:

Solly...So glad to hear you are feeling better. Pretty soon the dizziness will be old news. You did a great job at the Mexican restaurant. I have a hard time not eating a whole basket of chips. I just love the chips and salsa.

Ellen...Woo Hoo on losing two more pounds. You are really knocking off the pounds. :carrot:

Toni...Can't wait to hear how your chicken comes out.

Mercee...howdy :wave:

I am starvin' like Marvin. Think I'll get and get some breakfast.

Love and hugs,
Crystle

Hello ladies:

Congrats to all the losers. Good job!! I tell you we are on a roll here.
Solly- I am not at my lowest weight ever. I am at my lowest in 10 years. LOL
I did not lose anything this week. I stayed the same. The trainer was not shocked at all. LOL He said my body has to catch up now. I reved up everything another notch to break through. Have a great day ladies. Gotta run.