Neesy - I just want to give you big hugs and a gold medal... Your daily routine and career overall says so much for the person you are. You should be so proud of yourself! I love my crocs they are sooo comfy. I do hope you get a letter soon and I know he will be in for a HUGE surprise when your mail arrives! LOL........Put them in number order on the envelope so he will know where to start! LOL.....

Dance - Thank you for the reward! Today was comparable to yesterday - maybe a tad better. It did kill me to go out this morning, but I know with the stress I am under right now, I need to keep the blood pumping. I love your meal planning - sounds yummy!

AJ - Hope your headache is better now - Its FRIDAY! I really hope you have a couple of days off to relax and start feeling good again.

Well, after my early workout, I haven't done anything today. It really whipped me out. I have eaten, but I think my calories stayed around 1550 - of course that is if I don't endulge tonight...........hmmmmm.

Well girls, after my complaining fest earlier this week the scale completely cooperated. I guess it got scare

Last night we helped our friends move in an emergency, and it was about 80 degrees and 80% humidity. So we made like 5-6 trips with two carsfull and man was it a workout. I am so sore and beat this morning. It took about 4 hours. So I was telling myselfthat I worked out for 4 straight hours...lol. Almost the truth. The scale gave me a big reward for my efforts. LOL. I am down to 285.8. Woohoo!

Lindy, I hope you're feeling ok!

Sandy, I'm glad your days are getting better!

Staccie, Don't let that binge turn into more binges! Turn it around and put it past you. It sounds like things are getting more and more stressful. Good luck in managing it.

Burgandy, hope you are having fun on vacation!

Neesy, greaat job on the 4 miles and sorry about the painful feet. That's the worst! I actually went through something similar at the beggining of the weight loss. I got new shoes from Reebok. They are the most comfortable shoes I have ever had. They have like extra padding in the soles and the shoe is mesh so that air gets through. They feel like walking on air with a bounce to your step. You should check out your local reebok store. I actually got two pairs at the reebok outlet because they were buy one get one half off.

Sorry I can't catch up more but I have to get to the dealership to get this clunking noise in my rear end of my car checked out.

Oh! and I turned down pizza last night! I am on my 11th day perfectly on plan and I am 10 lbs down since returning from my honeymoon. Yaaaaay!

Hi Ladies,

Tiff - WOW is all I can say! You are doing fantatic! I am like 'majorly' impressed. You are just a kick a** diva! lol........ I agree that you got a 4 hour workout!

I am having a lazy day. Haven't done a thing yet. I had plans but just haven't gotten motivated to do them yet......LOL. My daughter is coming down today to move some furniture in that she bought last week, so I know I will have to have my arse (love that word) up and going soon.

I will check in later today.

mygrits - enjoy your downtime!

tifftiff - way to go!! woohoo! 11 days is awesome!

Off to run even though I'm having a really really don't wanna moment. Am going to do it anyway as the scale looked like maybe 172.5 (at least if you squinted at it the right way : ) ) this morning and I really want to be 172 by the next time I weigh in which will probably be Monday as I'll be at a hotel tonight.

Can't wait to see all of your great weigh-in results tomorrow! Count me in for 5 lbs down since the beginning of our challenge on 8/1. What's everyone else's challenge progress so far?

Hi ladies!! Well I didn't bring my computer home last night so I wasn't able to check in. I am work already and will be here for awhile I didn't eat dinner or do anything productive last night and went to bed by 7PM. I obviously needed it. Anyway, I feel much better today and I am taking all day tomorrow off to rejuvenate, cook my meals for the nasty arse week, get my hair done, get in a good workout and focus. I may need your advice, push and spankin (for lack of a better word) next week to keep on track. It's going to be a tough one - our event starts really soon and I'm managing 100's of people all that want a piece of me I can't even explain.

Neesy - amazing what you do - making peoples lives better and/or saving them, I just set up things for people's leisure! Oh and Croc's - amazing- I used to wear them when I worked our fair and was on my feet for 18 hours a day - I had all kinds of colors (they are in storage now though). Ugly as sin, but who cares they are amazing for you feet!

Tiff - - in no time you will be

Dance - hope you have a great run - and woo hoo for 172

Sandy - lazy day - that sounds good - but I wouldn't call you lazy that is for sure!

Well I better get cracking - chat later!

Hi girls...Im sorry, Im really behind and am under the weather so I dont feel like playing catch up this time around.

Anyway...from what I could read, it looks everyone is doing quite well. Tomorrow is weigh in day...Ill hop on although Im sure Ill be bloated as **** bc of all the meds and liquids Ive been consuming. I did well food wise but I have easily consumed 1200 calories in gatorade, oj and soda...yes soda. Ive offset it with a ton of water too but when your sick...you just want to drink and drink and drink.

Anyway...good luck to everyone, I look forward to feeling better and being more interactive.

Take care.

p.s. - Mr. Sweet 16 knew I was sick, so last night I got a knock at my door from the local chinese restaurant and its was steak skewers for Gabriella and rice and soup for me. He ordered and paid for it (btw...he's over an hour a away) just so I wouldnt have to cook dinner. I swear to you..I have never met anyone like this.

Hi girls
Quick check in, I decided to stay the night in Detroit with a cousin and am leaving out in about a half hour to NY. I am ready to be there. Hope everyone is having a wonderful day and I will try to catch up sometime this week.

Hey ladies!! Miss you =) I spent 3 hours in 98 degree heat walking around a flee market today. Actually pretty fun. HOT! but fun.

I am feeling better. down 2 lbs. first loss in two weeks. I love 30ds because it kicks my butt Thank you for helping me to commit to that!!!!! <3

OK.. I'm joining in!! So much positivity here!

I need a weightloss buddy. I need ALOT of buddies to keep me accountable!

And maybe someone will know why my ticker isn't working? Doesn't show the middle number. Shows beginning, shows goal, doesn't show current.... I've tried everything!

Have a great weekend!!!

Hotsplashes!- Hello. I am probably the newsest member and you will never talk to more wonderful girls than here!

Sorry I can't help with your ticker. <3

AJ: WAHOO!! 2 pounds down...good for you!!!

Hotsplashes: Welcome! This is a really great group of people, and we're very supportive, but can also be the "voice of reason" when you need one and we'll tell you when you need to "put the fork down and step away from the table." LOL All kidding aside, I think you'll meet a lot of great women here. We share quite a bit as you can read, but it really helps, because in the end...what happens in our life does have an effect on our weight loss.

Lindy: Sorry you're not feeling well, that is the worst. Especially when you don't want to drink all the liquids, but know that you need to or else you'll feel worse in the long run. But WOW...Mr. Sweet 16 is living up to his name! How thoughtful of him...looks like you found one of the good ones!

Tiff: Great job on the loss! And the 4 hour workout!

Staccie: Good job on thinking ahead and planning your meals ahead of time. Hope the week isn't too stressful, but we're here in case you need to vent.

So, I've had a couple of really good days. Yesterday I went out to dinner with the family, had a side salad and a dinner roll (our food took forever) and had some chicken kabobs and took half home. I told Matt, looking back, I would have eaten that whole thing without even thinking about it. But I'm really trying to watch my portions. The half plate stuffed me! Then...at 8:00 at night...I got dressed and went to the gym! 45 minutes of cardio, then did my arm/shoulder strength training. I was there for over an hour and I felt good about myself on the way home.

Today I went to the mall with the family to shop for clothes for Maddie. Had a sweet and salty bar for breakfast, then for lunch, we were at the mall, and the first thing I thought of was Subway...had a 6 inch chix breast sandwich...without giving a thought to eating Chinese (my fav). Maddie had some McDonalds and I tried a fry, didn't care for it AT ALL. Guess I'm getting used to eating healthy. Then for dinner, I had the rest of the chicken kabob. Not too shabby. It's back to the gym tomorrow, then I have the trainer on Monday. So, I am thinking weigh in tomorrow is going to be good.

Talk to you all tomorrow!

Hotsplashes - welcome to this forum! As one of the "founding members", lol...we've been together since last December! You will find all the support and ACCOUNTABILITY you need. Just awarning....you are entitled to off days but if it becomes consistant, we will get Jillian on your arse! Lol. Anyway - tell us a little about you.

AJ - 2 pounds...holy crapola! That is awesome chick! You are sooo pretty right now, I cannot even imagine what a bombshell your gonna be when you get to goal weight...your husband is very lucky.

Maddiesmom- what will power. Now that I am on my diet I cannot go to the mall until I eat BEFORE I go, otherwise I too, have a downfall for Chinese, oh...and Aunt Annes cinnamon pretzels....mmmmmm, those are so freakin good. Im proud of your selection, thats a hard thing to do. Did you treat yourself to anything?

Ok...so drum roll please............................

I LOST 3 POUNDS THIS WEEK!!! Woot-woot, the plateau has finally subsided! Wow...finally. Im amazed at this because I am seriously bloated beyond believe, between the meds, not exercising, and all the calorie beverages...but hey, Ill take it! On the sick front, I went into a sleep induced coma last night, I went to bed at 9 and just woke up at 10 and still wouldnt mind sleeping longer. I had to get up to get Gabriella some breakfast. This is the first time since my separation that I wouldnt mind having someone else here. Mr. Sweet 16 offered but its still too soon to meet Gab, and Im really sticking to my guns on that.

Well...Im going to rest. SOrry Im not more chatty. Im hoping Im feeling better by Monday...or even more so...Wednesday, as me and my honey are going to Seaworld for the day.

Hi Ladies!
I've missed you all--- sorry for being MIA, we headed up to the cabin last minute for the week, so I had no access to the web. Ack! I'm trying to catch up on the 4 pages of goodness I've missed out on.

Tiff- It's so awesome how much you've lost and I have to say, your dancing marshmellows give me the giggles each time I scroll through!!

Lindy- Whoo whoo girl! Love to hear about your time with Sweet 16...and truly coming from another single parent of a young kid, it makes my heart happy to hear how he is slowly involving her too!!

Hot Splashes- Welcome to the group, it is a great place of positive motivation!!


Big WOOOOOT to everyone that's lost so much weight this week!! I'm happy to report that I'm down 5 from where I weighed in last week with my added pound!!! I'm looking forward to everyone else checking in today

Hello Ladies,

Lindy - I am sooo sorry for your being sick, but wow, it really brought out the compassionate side of Mr. Sweet 16! I am very impressed, and it sounds like he is slowly winning the approval of your girlfriends here ;-) He has to pass our full approval now! Also congratulations on the weight loss - that is awesome.

Basics - Love your picture. What a beautiful lady you are. A cabin trip sounds absolutely wonderful and very relaxing. You my dear deserve a MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS for 5 lbs down! My gosh what are you doing?????

AJ - A BIG congrates to you also. That is wonderful that you are down 2 lbs with all the stress you have been under. I would imagine with the packing, lifting, moving you will sweat alot more off fast! LOL.....I don't know what you mean by the "bars" you bar for $250??

Maddiesmom - I bet your little girl had a blast shopping and being the princes for the day - well she probably is everyday, but getting news things is special. You sound like you have really gotten great at food choices and I know that will reflect with your weigh-in. How is your back feeling - all better I hope.

Burgund - Hope your having fun in NY today!

Ok, can you believe I have TOM again? I mean 'hello' what is going on here? Must be more menopause moments. I feel for you ladies when you reach this stage of your life - ugh. Anyway, I am telling myself that is my problem with weight loss because several days ago I was down 3 lbs, but now on weigh in day it is 1 lbs - but whatever I will take it! LOL.......I am not upset and know my weight will move more when my body is ready and TOM leaves....lol

On another note, saw my daughter yesterday. She drove down with two Navy friends to move some furniture she bought into our home for a couple of months. She plans on getting an apartment in November. So needless to say you walk through tunnels when moving about in the livingroom and diningroom.......lol. She did have a happy surprise, as her fiance flew in and showed up to help move. He lives in Wisconsin and she didn't know he was coming down. So, it was a fun day for her!

Hope today is great for all of you!

Thanks for all the kind words. On our official weigh in day I am 285.2. So I am 7 lbs down since the beginning of our challenge.

I am sending good thoughts your way Lindy. I really hope you feel better soon. And congrats on the loss!

Basics, glad your back! Congrats on the 5 lbs!

My allergies are really kicking in this morning so I am feeling like complete crap so I'm gonna go find something to eat...good to eat, lol.