Thanks Joni....for keeping all of our stats :)
My BNWI this am is 196.2. I don't really think I can win anymore.......but I am sure going to try :)

Well, there it is in black and white!

^%&^$&$%@ !

Congrats to Val and Tina for continuing to kick butt in this challenge.

Joni - thanks for keeping track...WI this morning was 181.2.

Tina and Val - you gals are doing a great job!

Carrie - you are doing great! Keep up the good work.

Kim - new avatar picture??? something looks different in it. Are you looking for a new job?

Thanks everyone...and Joni for keeping on top of everything.

I really need a swift kick in the butt, though. I don't know why I'm struggling lately. Ever since I got back from my trip, I just can't seem to get back into the groove.

Joni - yeah, new pic. The old one is still in my profile. No more bangs.
I had applied for a couple of jobs, got one, which I took (supposed to start before Thanksgiving), but it might be a little boring. I had also applied for 2 other jobs, one which is great, but an hour away. Had the 2nd interview of Fri,and I think they are going to offer it to me. 3rd application is the job I really want, my district, 5 minutes away, and I have an in with the boss, but the interview isn't until next Friday. Ugh. I would normally never take a job and then quit, but I'm tired of looking out for everyone else. It's very uncomfortable.

Thanks Joni - I've been trying really hard but fell of the wagon and I mean way off yesterday. Oh well, today is a new day and I'm getting right back on. I was scared to weigh this morning thinking I probably gained 2lbs yesterday.....I'll be really good today and see how WI goes tomorrow:(

Tina - this msg is from Emily.

"mommy - please keep eating healthy and getting all trim and slim so you can continue to play with me and when I get older we can share clothes. I plan to be a size six or eight max. Also, if you get too big you won't be able to secretly spy on me...I'll see you all the time! :cheer::cheer:

Oh, I may be a little bit short to kick you in the a$$, so you'll have to settle for the shin!"
:kickbutt::kickbutt::kickbutt:

Love, your daughter, Emily

Harsh Joni, Harsh...

Oh, and my dear daughter Emily - thank you for the words of love and encouragement, but for saying a$$, you need to stand in the corner for 3 minutes...we don't say bad words. :)

Well today I was 168, but hope to be back down this week. The weekends are just so hard when we are doing stuff with the kids. Amazing how my will power goes out the door. GRRR.

Lizzy..........did you realize that you are only 16 lbs from your goal? Just wanted to make sure you realized just how well you have done.......even if it has taken you longer than you had hoped :smile: Hang in there girlie :smile:

Joni - Thanks for keeping track of this for us - I don't know if I said before how much I appreciate it - I know it's a lot of work keeping us all in line :).

Well, back from Vegas and obviously had a few too many liquid starches and fruits, so WI on Oct 30 was 265. I know that's all from the copious amounts of alcohol, and hopelfully is mostly water retention - so hopefully should be gone again soon.

Val and all - I enjoy running the challenges. I never win, but it keeps me somewhat honest on this journey. This one has been especially fun since the prize is so good :-)

Joni - I just wanted to tell you that I shared your post from "Emily" with DH...he thought it was great! But then he gave me a kick in the butt on behalf of Emily:) It really was a great reminder as to one of my main reasons for getting healthy. I printed your post and have it in my office...so thanks! :hug: