Hey everybody!

Wow everyone here is doing really well, I'm looking at your tickers. They will come off one stubborn pound at a time. It all adds up, don't forget that, if you ever feel blue.

Well, my hubby has been gone now for a couple of weeks. First week was harder this time than the last time he went away. I thought I remembered the first week being the easy week last time. Now that it's been a couple of weeks I guess I'm back in my 'alone' patterns so I am doing okay. I wish I could talk to him more on the phone though. So far only 2 calls once when he was at a port stop. I am not complaining at all though - there are many ladies (maybe even some of you) who won't have their hubby around for much longer. I feel for you, and I hope you're hanging in there okay. Just remember when he comes back it will be so good!!

I'm still doing A-okay over here. I have been keeping up with my exercise and doing some walks outside on the days it does not rain like crazy. I actually prefer walking outside to walking on my treatmill.

I'm going to a little thing tomorrow called a "pampered chef" party. Hopefully I won't spend a lot of cash but still come home with something neat.

Hope you're all havin a great weekend

~ Angie

I had a great NSV yesterday!
Yesterday was an awesome day! The kids and I got to see Daniel on a Big Screen TV the talking wasn't the best because of the Delay but it was so good just to see him there. Man it made me so happy. Hailee was really excited too. He called me afterward so we could talk some more cause we hadn't really talked much in the ten mins they give you to VTC and he said honey you are losing so much weight you look beautiful!!!!!!! I wanted to cry cause I can't see the difference and in all actuallity have hit a plateau and wasn't sure if i wanted to keep trying but after that statement from his mouth I will keep on going just to hear some more compliments haha.... and of course for the health benefits but LOL lets be serious I love those compliments from him!!!!!

Good Morning Ladies & Happy Monday!!

married2asoldier~ Awwww..... That is so wonderful. Not only getting a chance to see him on TV but for him to see what you are achieving and to tell you that your loosing so much weight and you look beautiful. WOW!! That right there is not only wonderful but is so motivating. How much longer is he going to be gone? Keep up the wonderful work. Your doing a wonderful job!!!!

He will be gone for 9 more months at least as long as they don't get extended.... Praying for no extention! Oh it just made my DAY!

Hey everybody,

That's great news about the video conference you had. That must have REALLY helped you keep going. I hope you'll be able to get to do that every once in a while. 9 months is a long time but just take it as it comes. You have a great amount of time to just blow his socks off by the time he gets back!! And hey he's noticed already! Woo hoo thats so great.

I see your ticker there says 42 (if my memory is correct) That is a great amount and yeah I bet that others would notice much more than you would. You see yourself every day and you're looking for it. It's really nice that you had a good day, and it encouraged you to keep going.

~ Angie

Hi! I just wanted to say hello. I too live in Virginia. Wanted to give you a word of encouragement. Just cheering you on!

Married2asolider....I am in the same boat! My husband too is gone. I have not seen him since January 2, 2006 at 11:45 AM. But he'll be home soon. (In the middle of January)

Whe he left I was at my starting weight and as you can see below I still have a long way to go but I can see a difference now and I know he will too. Thank God he loves me for me! Hang in there time will go by quicker than you think!

Way to go Sandy you have made great progress! This isn't my first year long deployment its my second in the three years that we have been married so I know how it goes. I'm counting down those days till R&R which we think :fingerscrossed: will be in Jan so thats not too much longer to go. Hope everyone else is staying on track. Abbey You took off your weekly weigh in's on your sig are you not doing that anymore?

Well you are stronger than me! I would go crazy. I applaude you. I hope that your husband makes it home for R&R. Mine didn't But I've mostly gotten over now. Two months and he's home..YEAH!!!

I'm very excited about being here with all you guys. I have needed a support group for so long. I'm progressing but slowly!

Hey girls - WELCOME to the group Sandy!! Everyone else CONGRATS on your weight loss....I have been MIA for awhile because I had a pretty high gain and it was being VERY stubborn coming off - and to be honest, I was a little ashamed to come in here until I got that weight back off, but I realized that was childish and I am going to come back and get what I started this group for - some @$$ chewing and some motivation!! I let stress get the best of me and convenience took presidence over health - SO, now that I've learned that, 3 of the 7 lbs I gained are gone, the rest should fall off this week the way I'm working out and drinking water like I'm a camel who's going to be walking the Sahara for 3 years....no excuses. I've been practicing doing some pushups because I'll have to do atleast 20 for the Navy Reserves which I am in the process of joining. A week ago I could BARELY push out ONE, and I mean I'd go down and couldn't push back up - so I'd practice doing some on knee assist. Well, yesterday I busted out TWO real pushups NO problem, the third was a tad bit of a struglle, but then I popped off the rest of my assisted like nothing!! Hopefully by the time hubby gets home in December from school, I can push out atleast 10 for him Anyways, once again I'm sorry for being such a poop-head - promise I'll be better now!

Just wanted to stop in and see how everyone is doing. I have changed some things up and cut out some unnecessary snacks that I had been eating along this journey and its helped me to lose 3 pounds this week so that was nice. Its been quiet here for a couple of days so I thought I would check in. Have a great Sunday!

Good Morning ladies!!

I have been pretty busy lately but had a few extra minutes so I thought I'd pop in and see how everyone is doing.

Missy~ That's awesome what your doing. Pushups are pretty hard. Keep up the good work. Who knows, when your hubby gets back, you might can give him the whole 20

If I don't get a chance to post again before Thursday, I wish everyone a nice and wonderful Thanksgiving!!

I hit 190 this morning!!!! OMG, I am going to work so HARD and I WILL bust into the 180's this weekend, DESPITE Thanksgiving, yes - I know this is a tall order, but I am going to be REALLY good!!! I just have to tell myself, everything in moderation....everything in moderation. I am just so stinking estatic that I am down to 190!! Hope everyone else is as excited about this week as I am!! Keep up the good work ladies!

Wow!! Nobody has posted in over a week. I hope everyone is doing good. Missy, Congrats to you on hitting 190. Your hard work and determination really paid off. Keep up the hard work and you will definitely hit your next mini-goal by Christmas.

I had slacked off for a long time but I have my sis staying with me for a couple of months and she has become my workout partner so today makes it day 6 back on Atkins and day 6 going full force at the gym. I'm really pushing myself so I can see positive results. Not only on the scale but in body definition also. Everyone, stay strong and motivated. Keep up the good work!!

Missy - Congratulations on a your weight loss!!

I feel like I have been away from here for forever! I hope that everyone had a great Thanksgiving!!! I went home to be with my family for that week, and there wasn't any snow, which is unusual for that area. I was irritated, but as we flew in last Sunday there was snow here at home! It was nice.
I have been on a weight loss "break". I did have a pretty good work out today, so that is good news! How is everyone else doing today??