Just got back from the gym.. and I'm dumb. I wore the same shoes from yesterday. I am definitely buying a new pair. My pinkie toes have huge blisters now. I think I will give my feet time to heal and do some living room workouts for a while.

I really wish I ate fish. It would give me sooo many more options. I just can't do it though... don't like the taste or the idea of it. I'm a weirdo like that. I can't even eat chicken on the bone. Sundays weigh in is fast approaching again. I can't wait to get under 200. I have decided that I will treat myself once I hit 199.. with a new haircut and massage.

Neesy- I can't eat anything on a bone. And I don't eat ground meat so you don't sound strange to me at all. I think it is disgusting. And good for you for rewarding yourself!

Hey Ladies,

Neesy - I love your 199 plan and I think I might do the same! Sorry about your toe blisters, and hope they mend quickly.

AJ - That Salsa Dance mentioned is awesome. I find it (Lindy told me about it) in the Deli section of the grocery store.

Dance - Awesome about your 4 miles! That is tremendous. I can't run 1!! LOL. Hope your dinner tonight is fun and cozy.

Well, today was horrible. I won't go into details, as that will just stir up emotions, but it really sucked. I am going to bed early, as I just mentally can't deal with anything else. I hope you all have a great evening. I will check in tomorrow.

Awwwwe Sandy!!! I am so sorry.
I hope a good night sleep helps and a new day will bring good things. I know you have been going through a ton and I am so sorry. ***HUGE HUGS***

Sandy-sorry you had such a bad nights sleep and such a bad day. Hopefully tonight and tomorrow will be better for you.

Dance-4 miles in 48 minutes, wow. I need to start running with the rest of you. Your dinner sounds yummy, hope you have a good night

Staccie-hope you get to feeling better and get that BP up. Not too sure what all we will be doing on my trip. She doesnt know I am coming so cant really plan anything yet.

Neesy-go get those new shoes girl. Give your feet a rest day and hopefully the blisters go away. I love your 199 treat too, you deserve it.

I got my workout in today and all my last minute shopping. I still need to download some songs for my mp3 player, then I will be ready. I am gonna weigh in 2 days early. I am hoping to still be at 216 tomorrow. Have a great night girls

Morning, all! Up super early today - yikes!

mygrits - hang in there, sweetie! Hope today is better. Come and vent here whenever you need to!

neesy - Ouch! your poor feet! love the idea of a nurse being squeamish about fish! Too funny - not even tunafish sandwiches? Staccie and I couldn't live without our tuna subs : )

burgundy - bon voyage!

this morning is going to take lots of coffee, I can tell. Just weighed myself and finally got that extra carrot - small happy dance!

Good morning ladies. I am up and ready to go. I weighed this morning and I am still at 216, yay!!!!!!! So thats 2 lbs for me this week and 6 lbs since the start of our challenge. I hope everyone has a fun week. Oh yea, I got another sun. I am excited about my weight loss and excited to go on my trip. Talk to you all soon.

Morning Ladies,
Great Job to Burgundy and Dancer on their weight loss!! Great accomplishments!

Haven't posted in a few days, but I have some news....I went back to the gym! Yep, Wednesday night, I couldn't stand it anymore (even though my back was still a little sore). So, I went and warmed up and then did my normal strength training workout, I know, I know I shoulda taken it slow, but I didn't. My back actually stopped hurting after my workout. I think the stretching and lifting actually helped. I'm still sore here and there, but overall, feeling good. I'm going back tonight to do cardio.

Sandy: Sorry things are so rough for you right now. We're here for you whenever you need to vent. Just know that we're thinking about you.

AJ: Glad you're getting back on track. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

Neesy: Sorry your hometown is getting to you. I hope your feet feel better soon too! Poor thing. It's the worst when you hurt your feet, I wear heels all day (business professional everyday) and when I get home, I think I want to cut my toes off so I'm not in pain. Not fun...especially when you want to work out.

Gotta get back to work, I'll catch up with everyone else later.

maddiesmom - you exercise addict, you! So glad the workout went well but taking it a bit on the easy side is probably not the worst idea : )

Burgundy - can't wait to hear about your trip! And great job on your losses so far!!!

AJ - how goes day 2 of the on plan binge free week countdown?!?

Lindy - I'm assuming you're swamped at work - hope everything's okay!

Hi TLadies,

Thank you for all the hugs and well wishes. Yesterday was just bad, and I was so stressed I couldn't sleep. I was finally in bed by 3am and up at 7am. I did go ahead and get my workout in, as I figured it might help me relieve some tension - which it did. Today has been better - not great by any means, but better. Again, thank you for your thoughts.

Where's Lindy??????????? Hmmmmmmm

Burgund - I hope your trip is fine and HUGE congrates on the weight loss. You are doing awesome!

Dance - You too - congratulations on your carrot......lol. I am do proud of you and also your running is just impressive.

Maddiesmom - Well you are one tough chickie! I am so glad your back at the gym, because I know moving around makes us feel more productive. I hope today was good and your not too sore.

AJ - So happy your feeling better and refocused on your health. Thank you again for the hugs.

Neesy - I hope your toes feel better today and work isn't causing them pain.

Tiff & Lindy - Hello!

I will check in later today.

Hey girls---yep, you guessed right...Im very swamped at work.

Burgundy and Dance - Awesome job on the weight shed. Dance, I know how exciting it is to add another icon, I cant wait to get to 180 to update mine.

Mygrits - how you holding up? Anything you want to talk about? Sorry things are going so rotten.

Maddiesmom- kudos on getting back into the saddle...try not to push yourself too hard.

Ok, quick update. Im sick...really under the weather, but doing good. Im really busy. Ill try to catch up later.

Lindy - <<waves of get well energy heading your way>> Sorry to hear you're not feeling well - that's especially tough when you're in crunchtime at work. Glad you'll be able to rest up a bit over the weekend, if Gabadoo cooperates that is : )

mygrits - that sounds like a super tough night but I'm SOOO impressed that you worked out anyway, after so little sleep. I officially nominate you as 'Weight Loss Buddies III' Hero of the Day!!! How can we help you get through this tough time?

Okay - I have only three weeks left until I need to wear that bridesmaid's dress so I'm going to try to get more disciplined about what I'm doing as I tend to get a bit wobbly over the weekend - no more posthike treats until after the wedding! We're using some of my hotel points to spend Sat night down in Colorado Springs to be closer to some different hikes and I've already figured out what restaurants we're going to.
Here's my plan through the weekend:
Today: Rest/recovery day, Fruit and yogurt for breakfast/chicken, brown rice, veggies and peanut sauce for lunch/gyro meat and salad for dinner

Sat: 1 hr run, fruit and yogurt for breakfast, chicken veggie chili over brown rice for lunch, trout and veggies for dinner

Sun: 3 hr hike, oatmeal and fruit for breakfast, ahi tuna salad for lunch, rotisserie chicken and veggies for dinner

What's everyone else have planned for the weekend?

Hi ladies!

Quiet the past few days - end of week blues and/or everyone is so busy getting ready for a weekend!

I'm feeling a bit better today other than a major headache but that is caused from looking at the budget all day lol. I kind of had a mini binge - ok not so mini last night and I've barely eaten today - I feel lethargic and lazy - but I am making myself get a sandwich and eat decent the rest of the day. I'm pretty stressed out right now. And the gym in out of the question but I am going for a walk tonight to at least get some exercise in. My body is crying out for some. Arggg! I feel so crappy - emotionally that is.

Dance- woo hoo for the carrot - that is a great incentive, I think I am going to do that!

Burgandy - yeah for the loss - woo hoo

Vicky - for you too! I bet your body was like oh yeah....!!!!

Sandy -

Lindy - sorry you're swamped and sick - I know the feeling and it sucks arse!

I hope to get re-centered later today and find a way to deal with my issue, my stress and workload by still treating my body like the temple it deserves to be!! Will write more tonight - have to fun off to a meeting

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Staccie - by my count, you deserve two dancing carrots (or other dancing icon of your choice) already! Good luck with the headache - a walk to de-stress sounds like a great idea!!

oh.. what a long day. My patients were soooo bad off. From the moment I walked in the door it just went down hill. They were very sick. But I made them better by the time I left=) One of my patients.. they suspect has the swine flu. Ofcourse! Just my luck.. Oh.. and they don't tell me until I'm in the room with him for an hour. Anyway.. My feet feel better. I wear crocs at work.. so my feet don't hurt at all even after 13hrs. The rest of my body.. is a different story. Plus I still feel sore from my workout yesterday. I figure I got a pretty good workout at work today. My heart was racing constantly because it was one thing after another. So thats the good in it.

I feel lighter today too. I haven't gotten any mail lately. I'm hoping for one soon with a return address. I write him everyday and my letters are starting to pile up here. haha...

I'll catch up more tomorrow. I can't believe its almost sunday again. Crazy!