Im heading out the door to church and then cooking lunch for the family. I plan on going for a long walk this afternoon and enjoy the beautiful fall weather..winter will be here soon!!

Today is a day for me. I know it is Monday and that wasn't the challenge, but I'm sick and tired of helping people and getting flack back, especially in my life and the stress and hurt feelings it causes me...sooo...today I'm TAKING A DAY FOR ME! I slept late, I did my exercise, I am going to eat nice things...pfffffftda to the world lol. I hope everyone is still doing this challenge and still rocking!

OK - we've got 11 days left - let's kick it in gear and do this as if Dr Oz was following us with a camera - let's show them just what we can do!

Amanda has lost 30 lbs since the first of the challenge - I'm so proud of her but have a case of scale envy. I have adopted some new habits as a result of this challenge though - I do something special for myself each Sunday. I kick it up a notch frequently, I try new things more readily (still haven't mastered putting my fork down between bites), I'm weighing my foods more often.

What changes have you made during this challenge?

I haven't lost 30 pounds, but I have lost some weight, learned how to exercise and challenge myself, learning how to balance things so I can lose weight steadily, and staying on track with my focus and goals right on the spot. Still not there yet...I need another 60 days lol.

Jacquie - maybe we should do another challenge to take us to the new year.

Thoughts anyone?

I haven't lost 30 lbs either but I do feel like this challenge has refocused me.

Yeah, I sort of just figured some things out today lol...I think we need to keep the challenge going for sure. Plus I am going to attempt going 100% raw...I think I can do it! That is a challenge in itself, even with little slip ups along the way.

I feel refocused as well...listening to my body again...I think I was a bit deaf to my needs over the past few months. Too much stress, not able to handle it, learning how to cope and move forward. Right now my body says "PLEASE NO MORE COOKED STUFF!" lol... it isn't happy right now.