I just wanted to pop in and say hi, for those that remember me. I won't join in in the middle of a challenge, but hopefully can join in next time. I had continued to lose very slowly but after the last 2 pounds came off, I put them back on again. I know 2 pounds isn't a lot, but after seeing a steady maintenance weight and a little loss, seeing a definite gain, even if it is only a small amount, is enough to kick me back into gear.
I want to join you ladies on the next challenge so I'll be back around July 4 to see what it is!

Feeling pretty good today- finally getting a new pair of glasses (it's been 5 years, and that was my last eye exam too...oops) today and seeing about contacts, depending on how my rx has changed.

Was op yesterday, came in a little under cals though. Did my exercising, today and yesterday first thing. I think I may start doing pilates again at night. I've been doing a little running too.

I wasn't op for a lot of my TOM- had a chocolate milkshake as the worst indulgence, though I think I was only around 1700 cals, so not TOO bad. Ah well, I'm back in the swing of things!

Had a delicious breakfast with 1 egg scramble, tomato, olives, and dill havarti cheese. According to myplace, 1 egg has more cholesterol than I should be allotted for an entire day! Yikes. But they are such a great source of protein. I may start using egg whites (I love those!) more often.

Rainbow- Hey there! You could join in and make your goal a pound or two- I've done that before! Either way, thanks for stopping by and hope to see you on the next challenge! I was at goal weight in July of last year, but 5 pounds crept up on me during the winter after successful maintenence so I decided to get in gear again- I also lowered my overall goal, but we'll see how I do when I get there! Congrats on the initial loss though!

Fruit- Great job on jumping back on plan! You know you can do this, and we all have faith in you!

k15- CONGRATS! Major high fives! I remember when I first weighed into a healthy BMI, and I hadn't thought that was ever going to happen at the start! Feels so good! And 70 pounds! Major accomplishment! You go!

Fit- High five for 3 days OP!

Emme- Thank you! And I think that I will definitely be adopting that phrase!

Jiggle- Woohoo! That would be an excellent birthday gift! You can do it! And thanks- I was shocked I was able to stay OP, but it helped that I was with more active people and we spent much of our time away from food. Well, one guy I was with has an appetite you wouldn't believe, and is super skinny- but I was able to decline all food offers. Just have to keep going!

Jdon- Thank you! And congrats on your loss- I know it doesn't seem like much, but it's still a loss! And I'm sure TOM is probably playing games with you. Good job staying op! And awesome about the car!!

Thank you my dear, and TOM is supposed to be off-plan...or so I say I'm very sad about the cholesterol in eggs because I LOOOOOVE eggs, can't live without them for breakfast

JOIN IN!!!!!! You can make those 2 lbs, you can totally do it by the 4th, that's over 2 weeks from now!!!

I understand about other people and their d@mn sweets; have your husband lock them away, seriously. One of my roomies keeps stuff locked away from me, it drove me crazy for the first 2 months (like really) but now it's out of sight, out of mind...lol I know how it feels to feel out of control, sweets are my arch nemesis

GIRL YOU BETTER WORK!!!! SO proud of you

Ladies, I am shooting for 4 days OP today!!! very proud of myself, I am learning that every day counts, and that I have to take it day by day not month by month or week by week and it's working for me...I am down to 234.0 today and it feels good, I still have 2 more workouts this week (today's walk and tomorrow's bootcamp) so I may see some more ounces lost () I'm still gonna power through to make my goal of 228, but it I get within 2 lbs, then I'll be fine! I'm just glad I'm back on the horse! LOL...You ladies have a good day and keep it OP, we can do this!!!

I love your positivity. Keep it up its uplifting!



way to stay on plan.. I remember the days when I was ON PLAN.. lol.. being out of work has really put a FORK in my planning! lol vut Im glad youre doing well & feeling good keep up the good work!

70 LBS !! What an achievement! im so proud & happy for your loss, it is exciting & inspiring !!! GOOD JOB!! Keep going!!!
win some/lose some.. we know that gaining is part of Losing.. which is a bummer, but your mindset is still positive & as long as your outlook stays that way, Im sure youll get back on track. the weather is alotting for us being able to spend more time exercising & sweatting outside.. & the challenge isnt even halfway through yet.. you can do this, just stay focuse, chick


Yayyyy! thank you for everyone who wished me happy bee-day.. I had such a good time.. I got so many gifts & surprises.. the best gift I got by far though was from my little sister, she's 21.. she got me a care bears coloring book & a pack of crayons... Yes Ive been coloring since Monday! lol... something about coloring is so therapudic I love it.. hubby got me a credit card with 9000 limit.. LoL heknows good & well Im not big on credit cards so its like a gag gift, but still..

Im so happy right now.. && guess what else?? I GOT A JOB!!! Im soooo relieved!!! yall know I was BUGGING when I lost my job, went on an ice cream binge, gave up calroie counting for a while & was so down on myself... but after venting, & countless nights of praying, I guess God decided to shut me up & bless me with a JOB! We were driving him crazy with all the whining!! LOL anyway Im so happy....t he job doesnt start until July 5, but STILL i have something to look forward to & something to build on... its better benefits & WAY more money than my last job!! this is the motivation I need to get back on track, because all this freedom & free time is making me slack up.. lol

okay im gonna end it here, I just wanted to share the good news..> its my TOM, but I dont even feel that bad because Im so excited about my new job.. .. a little crampy, emotional & moody, but Ill be alright.. Im gonna go walking in a few & then Im gonna treat my nephews to a movie! maybe kung fu panda.. wooo!! lol ...

beautiful ladies, have a blessed day!

oh yeah & if anyone is on Facebook, my link is facebook.com/l0vevisionary ..... dont be shy!

P H A T WOOOHOOO GIRL!!!!! Good job on the...job LOL

Fit ~ Yes, every single day counts. I have to take it day by day, too. Sometimes I have to take it minute by minute when I'm having a really bad and stressful "I want to eat everything" kind of day. You are going to do great.

P H A T ~ Congrats on the new job!!! I'm so happy for you!!

Congrats! On losing 4.5 lbs!!

Yay! For a new car!

Amazing job!!

Definitely join the challenge! We're all here to support each other.

Great job staying OP.

Congratulations on a new job!!

Well ladies, I am down to 111.2! I haven't been this light in about 8 years. I will see how I feel and look at 110. I may want to lose another 2 lbs after that and then maintain between 108-112.

Phat--congrats on the job!! Woot!!

I completely understand the job/no job stress. I am giving my 2 weeks notice tomorrow and all this week I haven't been sleeping or eating right. I haven't gained back the 2 lbs I lost and I have only walked once this week.

I need to do better, eat cleaner, exercise more but right now, emotionally--I just want to get through tomorrow and deal with the aftermath. I may sleep all weekend.

I may have to readjust my goal to 10 lbs weight loss but I still want to aim high and push myself.

Hang in there everyone--week is almost over!!

Thanks everyone, you chicks are the best!
Jiggle- I'm so happy for you!

Second day on plan, stayed under calories again(1186) Walked for 30min, wanted to go longer, but my knees were hurtin. We do steep hills & walk brisk everyday, all this extra weight that I'm not used to, is really slowing me down.

Lost 4.7lbs of water overnight! Yesterday's eating clean, just one day did it! Lots more to go, long haul ahead!

Thanks for all the love ladies!

RAINBOW- So glad to have you back!!

Morning ladies!

Friday, weigh day. Down to 121.2! Getting back on track the last couple of days has worked out. My last "official" way in was 122.8, so I say after a week of vacation and then TOM a loss of over a pound is fantastic! I'm feeling very optimistic and am thinking that perhaps I *do* want to lower my goal to 115.

I'm having a situation right now (man related) that in the past, would probably cause me to go into a binge because that's how I always dealt with emotion...but I'm proud of myself for holding back on that urge which was so strong and doing productive things instead. Not to pat myself on the back too much, but it's just such a change I've noticed.

Fruit- Nice!! That's a lot of water. Keep moving!

Laughing- Quite a big step there. Life happens, all we can do is our best! Here's hoping the change will be for the better!

Ekicna- High five! I love that feeling! You're doing fantastic!

Phat- Major props on the job! When I was jobless about two years ago, I was really in a funk. I felt so worthless- but that interview when I knew I secured it really pushed me back into reality! It's such a great feeling to be back on track! Glad to hear you had a great b-day. I love coloring, heh.

Fit- I know! I love eggs so much! I try to limit myself to 1 per week (only because I already know I've had high cholesterol in the past- hopefully it's lower now!) but it's tough. I always savor my egg days, haha, and think about all the great nutrition in them! 4 days OP, you go girl!!

Happy Friday! It sounds like everyone is doing great!! I am down 2.8 pounds from last Friday, and I am 5 pounds away from goal. I am excited to get into the 160s (hopefully at next WI). I haven't been this weight since 2000, so it's been a long time coming!

sorry guys can't do personals, I have a quick second at work to update.

Still at 138.4, even after TOM, so for my 2 weeks I have only lost a pound on Phase 1. I have no idea what happened, but i've been following everything correctly. Like I said though i'm not giving up. I have 10lbs to go till I meet my goal. so I will take this one day at a time.

Good Luck ladies and keep up the great work! I'll try and check back in later.

quick check in...Phat ~happy belated birthday girl~& I agree I need an upgrade but I live out in the country & highspeed is like 80 bucks more a month then I pay now & I am a total tightwad ~LMBO!
So for now I suffer~hehehehehe! Anyways didn't get to read all the recent posts will try to catch up with them later ~SENDING HUGS TO ALL!

I have lost an extra 2 inches from my tummy & I weigh 124.6 now(The losing more weight thing freaks me out But the inches from the tummy ROCKS!)

TTYS! Off to do tons of chores!

Sorry the Phase 1 isn't working out like you want it to, I'm sure you will see a whoosh in a bit, just take it one day at a time...like you said lol

WTG GIRL!!! I can't wait to get 1-anything LOL, I know I'll make it one day, but until then, I am living vicariously through you, wit' yo skinny self

Awesome on the change in habit and the weigh-in...love it and eggs are awesome, my cholestrol has never been high (that I can think of) but who knows? I just love me some eggs! LOL

Short testimonial about daily-weighing: so this morning I did NOT feel like getting up and going to bootcamp, but I had to pee when I got up so I decided to weigh in anyway, well I did and I was 233.6 I felt awesome, in fact, I felt so awesome I decided to go work my @$$ out because I was feeling so good. Anyway, Sunday is usually my official weigh-in day, but I am moving it to today because I will be out of town until Sunday evening and it's for a family get-together, so who knows how I'll be doing, I am scarred. LOL. Anyway, you ladies keep pushing, there are so many of you making or surpassing goals and it's so inspiring, WE CAN DO IT!!!!! Have a good weekend.