Good morning everyone. Sigh, yes, unfortunately, I think this is a lifetime thing. Remember that "success story" that Laurie posted the link to? Go reread it. Even when you do get to your goal it will be a daily struggle to maintain. I am not sure if struggle is the right word but basically it is something to think about all the time. I am trying to teach myself how to eat right and the portions to eat so I don't have to always count calories. I am also preparing myself mentally for the fact that this is lifelong. We will also always slip up so it is important to always get back on track.

I have been pretty good so far this week. I hope I can keep it up. I want to loose 2 pounds. I have yet to do that!!

Have a fantastic day!

Its HUMP DAY!!! Good morning everyone!!! Seems everyone is pretty busy lately and not checking in as much! Don't get side tracked now and wonder Off plan!!

Today is pretty going to be a stay at home day and do some cleaning!! MUCH needed cleaning at that! I sneaked a peak this morning and I am down the 2lbs I gained on vacation and since I STS last week I am glad to have those 2 lbs off! So I am back down 22 thank heavens!!

Anyone heard from Teri? HOpe things went well for her. Becca, how are you feeling? Hope you get better soon!!

Phyllis, hope you are feeling better too!!

OK I am hungry this morning so I am off to find some breakfast!

Hope everyone has an awsome day!!

Man, I'm tired. I went to bed a midnight and now I'm up at 6! I'm going to the basement and exercise! Yep, we finally got that basement orgainized for a pla room/ exercise room! yiPpEe.

It does seem slow maybe it because the end of summer is nearing us and everyone is getting in that last bit of fun.

I have an interview for a job at a health club! I am so excited. I think is would be a swing shift. Pretty exciting! I would love to work at the gym.

Dani

Good Morning Everyone On This Hump Day:

Dani: Good luck with your job interview. I hope you get that job at the gym. That would be such a big motivator to get in shape and a perfect way to maintain. Glad to hear you are enjoying your new workout space in the basement. It does help to have an organized spot set up in your house to go to.

Laurie: Have fun cleaning. Don't send your dust bunnies to me! Happy for you that those vacation pounds have disappeared.

Becca: Glad you are back. Really glad you and Mark are non-smokers! That's awesome.

Anyone hear from Teri? I keep thinking about her. I hope she is improving and will be able to come home today.

As for me, I didn't stay on track yesterday. I let stress get to me. My Mom had surgery yesterday and is in ICU because of breathing problems (she has emphesema). It's hard living 6 hours away and depending on my sister for updates. But I am very grateful that my sister is with her. I also volunteered at the church day camp in the nurse's station. Worked w/ another nurse who got on my last nerve because of her incessant talking the whole time! And of course I feel bad that I wasn't more understanding and compassionate toward another human being, especially another sister in Christ. I came home and ate everything in sight! Today I am staying home and planning on peace and quiet. I think I'll keep the house completely silent today - no tv, no radio, no talking! For me the challenge is not working - it's too confusing for me as to what to post and what to YIM to Dani - I just can't keep up with it all. So I think I will just post on boards only if something interest me and just follow along with how everyone else is doing. That works better for me! PLus since I won the last challenge, I don't think it would be nice for me to be in the running again!!!! Good luck to everyone who is following the challenge.

Have a great day everyone.

Hi Everyone. I am having a busy week that is keeping me away from a computer most of the time. I am semi-on plan.. Are we still scheduling chat times?

Allison

Good hump day morning ladies...I see there are a few that have been up and at em this morning..It's quiet here...DH and DS went to the fiields and my youngest DS is still sleeping..wish I could do that..sleep in that is...

Today, I am starting fresh...with JC food plan..I did the 8mm first thing and I ate my OP Bfast...

I am not going to "officially" do the challenge, cause I too am a little confused as to where to look for the ? and where/how to post the info..I am a simpleton so.. I will just check in on your all's progress as I have the time..I am recommitted to doing JC tho!!! I have the 3 hr diet book round here...somewhere???? Need to find it and go over it again...

Thinking bout Becca, Mark, Phyllis, Karen aka Serenity, Karen-from PA, and Teri..praying for you all and sending get well wishes to each of you and your family members...

Dani..hope you get that job..I always thought that would be THE perfect job to stay in shape!! Excited for you!!!!

Laurie...I will be thinking bout you cleaning..thats what I have on my agenda today too

Julianna..your not up early this AM?? Whats going on..you OK???

Lynn...what are your plans today?? Hows Donald??

Anita..Im with you bout the lifetime thing...we have to change our way of thinking bout this being a "diet"..to its a healthy way to live!! Keep up the good work..you are doing great!

Dory..wassup?? Love your picture...or did I already tell you that??

uhh....ok Im having a SR moment here..the lady with all the kids..sorry. I cannot remember your name..but just wanted to say...I think bout you alot...hope you get some "ME" time in your day!! How many more weeks till school starts..or are yours school age yet???

Thats all I can recall this early in the am..gotta get started on that cleaning

Good morning everyone!

It seems like many of your are slipping....GET BACK ON PLAN! Do you want to loose or STS or worse - GAIN???? I didn't think so. Please keep posting!!!!

Well, I seem to be on a different cycle than everyone else. I have been doing really well this week. I peeked and I am down 1.5. Of course, anything can still happen through Sunday! I hope not, though.

I totally attribute this to walking everyday!!! I am pretty much doing the same with food (maybe a bit better) but I started walking 30-50 minutes each day. I think I need some type of cardio to loose weight.

Have a great day everyone! Please keep posting (whether you are OP or not)!!!

Good morning everyone.
I finally took the time to look up this site. So many are here from LL's.
I was wondering if anyone has heard from or about Teri. I've been thinking about her.
It sounds like everyone is as busy as I have been. Today I have an easy day,
Just Curves then taking care of a drivers license problem. They have me listed as a male and I did't even know it till I got the new photo card. Now they want me to pay to change it. I said No, you made the mistake now you change it. Of course they make it as difficult as possible so you will get frustrated and pay for it.

I keep losing the same two pounds, Iguess I can't complain after last week and going out for dinner every night. I am planning a trip in Sept. so do want to stick to it and get rid of some of this weight.

I have been fighting this problem for 30 years, am the heaviest ever. Of course the accumulating years don't make it easier. Last week I celebrated the 34th anniversary of my 34th birthday. Puzzle: how old am I. lots of people could not figure it out.

Have a great day and think happy thoughts
Gay

Hey everyone, disapointment yesterday...only had a PT evaluation no therapy but start tomorrow and dh wouldn't let me drive (which probably was a good thing).

So today I am getting some laundry caught up and unloaded the dishwasher which I believe will be the highlite of this day.........getting funny isn't it!!!!

Good luck on the job interview Dani.......that would be great.

Sounds like everyone is busy.......I'm jealous!!!! BORING here!!! Going to try to read a bit today to make the day go faster....only so many soap operas I can deal with. lol

Everyone get well, Karen stay calm my dear....everything seems to work out in the end. Phyllis

Well...good afternoon all!Yes...you heard right...its afternoon.I have been resting as much as possible but I am going stir crazy!I haven't watched so much T.V in ages!I'm feeling a little better everyday,but the antibiotic makes me want to...well ...you know so its been hard getting back OP.I can honestly say I haven't had an OP day since last Friday,before I got so sick!Oh well...nothing I can do about it,just make the best choices I can when I feel like eating.Dani...hope you get the job...it sounds great!Laurie...wanna come clean my house?Lynn...how's Donald doing?Has anyone heard from Teri?I've been wanting to call but I figure she may not get home until today...so I'm thinking about tomorrow afternoon.If anyone else has heard anything...please let me know!Whew...its amazing how quickly a person tires out while battling an illness...I better go catch up some more before I'm too tired to do so!I know I've left some people out..but I plead C.R.S....Can't Remember Sh*t!Sorry....Have a lovely day All!

Good morning everone! Been hot around here this past week but Dan and I got the pool set up for the girls so my house has been "kinda" picked up-it doesn't need a bull dozer, anyway! I went out with a girlfriend last night and had a MUCH needed girls night out! Got home a 1:30 am had WAY too much coffe so I didn't get to sleep until almost 4. but MAN WAS IT WORTH IT!!!!!! DH even put all the kids to bed by himself cause I left at 7:30! He's so awesome!

Laurie-SCRUB! SCRUB! SCRUB!

Dani-Good luck with the interview!

Becca-We are proud of smoke free you!

Becky-DONNA - DONNA - DONNA - DONNA - DONNA - DONNA - DONNA!!! LOL

Teri - Thinking about you!

Everybody!!!! HAVE A WONDERFUL OP DAY!!!

Becky and Karen please re join the challenge. I can modify it for you or you can just do the part where you YIM me the OP for food and water if you'd like. But please continue to do at least a part of it. Next week we'll change it a bit and maybe it will "fit" better for you, just hang in there. Let me know........

ITS THURSDAY!!

Good Morning everyone. How did everyone sleep? Well I went to bed early beacause I am not feeling the greatest. I have had a headache for 2 days and I kinda feel like a headcold is trying to get me or something and then I have had lots going on here so I haven't been on much.

Anyone heard from Teri? *IT* arrived yesterday according to my email. I hope everything went well and she is resting comfortably.

Lynn, you getting ready for that trip tomorrow? You guys go and rest up and have some fun!! You deserve it.

Becky, did you make that gyn appt yet?

Hope everyone else is doing good, I think I am going to go take some more tylenol and go lay back down.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Good Morning Everyone,

Today is my first Shiatsu massage. My SIL gave it to me for a belated birthday gift. I'll let you know how it goes.

I must grade a set of papers and pack. Not much time for chatting today.

As I will be away on Sunday, I will weigh in tomorrow morning.

Have a great day,

Lynn

Laurie:

Sending good health vibes your way to rid you of that headache.

Lynn:

Have a great time at the beach this weekend w/ Donald.

As for me, I am happy that I stayed OP yesterday. It is so hard getting back on track after getting off track.

My plans for today are to get 2 new tires on my van. I had a flat tire yesterday - ran over some metal sharp thingeee! When roadside assistance came to put my spare on for me, the man noticed how bad my back 2 tires were. I knew I needed new tires this year but I thought I could make it until the Fall. So it was a blessing getting a flat as we have to drive DD to camp on Sunday (5 hours of driving) and then we'll be going on vacation to the Jersey shore in 2 weeks and I will need to have good tires on my vehicle.

Have a great day. Hoping we hear from Teri today.