What's everyone doing this weekend? Not much going on here, just some plans with family mostly. Hope you all have a great weekend. All's well here today and from the looks of it, you're all doing well too.

LTs girl--Have fun with DH! Have a great weekend with him. Thanks for the recipe, I'm trying it out!

Jacki--YAY! Great job on the loss, girl. 25 lbs loss is phenomenal! Exciting weekend plans too, huh?

Beila--A competition can be a good motivator, but you're right, you don't need one to be successful. You're doing awesome, just keep it up.

It's so nice to have you guys as buddies. I find it so motivating to talk with you everyday and share support. Yes, LTsgirl, too bad we can't all meet face to face for coffee and motivate in person! LOL.

Have a great weekend. I'll be around.

Ughhh, my weight this a.m.... 153 boooo!
And my friend just postponed our spa date for tomorrow.

I'm just going to clean here at home and do some jogging at the park, maybe some home exercises. So sad!

Anyways, WAY TO GO JACKI!!! 220's! You must be so stoked! You seem so determined and motivated. AWESOME JOB!

I hope to break my 150's next week. It's been forever seems like. Sighhh...

Hope everyone has a nice friday. TGIF!!!!

Thanks so much girls!

I went to the gym last night, and did 30 mins on the treadmill. Looks like I should have just rested, after my P90 injury/incident. At the gym, it didn't feel too good, swollen a little, and sore, so I decided not to do the elliptical. Within 1 hr, it was worse, so I iced it (still am) and prompted it up on a pillow. I will have to baby it for a week. Hopefully not longer than that! I am still working out, today is P90 sculpt (strength), the only issues I should have are with lunges (run lunges is what I hurt my knee with on P90 yesterday). Then tonight it is strength at the gym, I will just stay away from the leg machines. So now I am looking into doing the ACL reconstruction surgery, not until Jan 2012, I need time to get my body in shape, so I can handle it better! When I did physical therapy for my knee 5 years ago, my therapist told me recovery would take 6 - 8 months (for the ACL surgery). That is a LONG time! Reason, I need to get in-shape beforehand. Last night I told my husband, "I need to get the ACL surgery, so I can workout like the animal I see in my head." I always have to be careful, and I hate that! LOL

Other than that, everything is good! I will be weighing in at 8am! Can't wait to see!

Weight is stuck for another day!!!! Don't understand how I can eat so well and exercise and not drop any weight. I mean, it's not like I'm close to goal, I still have a lot to lose.

Anyway, I know it's completely psychological, but now I'm planning a big cheat meal. I feel like i don't lose either way, so I might as well enjoy my night out with hubby and friends. UGH. And, I'm taking off from the gym. Take that, stubborn body!

And don't worry, I'll get right back on track tomorrow. Just having a temper tantrum.

Day 2 of Power 90 finished! The only thing I couldn't do were lunges so I did squats. Weighed in this morning I am 228! I lost 3.4 lbs!

Ann, I know how frustrating that can be! Just stay on plan, it will come off sooner or later. I know it is hard to stay focused! My knee is messed up, and I won't let it bring me down or have negative thoughts. Things happen, we have to fight through them! Stay strong girl! Give me a couple days of your exercise routines and meals. Maybe we can evaluate it. Doesn't hurt to try! Enjoy your day!

Happy SATURDAY CHICAS!!!

The past couple of days has been discouraging, the scale doesn't want to budge! I'm about 152, but still hopeful to BREAK THE 150's next week! WOOO HOOO!!

Ann, we're gonna make the scale budge! I like to change things up, like exercise on an empty stomach, or exercise less intense but cut out a meal. Somthing like that, so I don't get ravenous after exercising super hard. WE'LL MOVE DOWN AGAIN!

Jacki, so sorry to hear about your injury. But I know you'll pull through this. You seem so motivated and determined! I'm cheering for you here! Keep going! Work your other muscles! I've seen the people on Biggest Loser get injured and I know it's a drawback, but it IS POSSIBLE to keep losing with an injury! Oh and CONGRATS on 228!!! HIT THE ROAD 230's!!

Gonna head to the spa now for some R and R and a pedi! A little reward for the 3 pounds lost since starting this journey w/ you girls!! We gotta remember to give ourselves a nice reward every now and then

Btw, have you seen HEAVY on A & E? It's a another weight loss show. It's quite motivating. The people are really big, like one guy was 500 pounds. Also, "Shredding for the Wedding" is on the CW next wednesday. More motivation!!!

Good morning girls!

Last night was strength day at the gym, I worked everything but my legs. I also did a 5 min elliptical warm-up beforehand, didn't want to push it. Especially with P90 Sweat (cardio) day today. I am pretty confident I will do fine, just going to stay away from the run lunges (for now).

Thanks so much, Beila! I can't believe how focused I am. In the past I would have used this for an excuse to stop exercising, and would have went off track, because it would depress me. Not any more! I am taking control! My motto is: Eat to live, not live to eat. I am making t-shirts! Just know, when you are closer to goal, it takes longer to lose. I know it's frustrating, just keep on track. The scale will go down eventually. Awesome reward! I agree, you have to do nice things for yourself, makes you feel great! For my 25 lb loss, I bought new under clothes, workout clothes, another Jillian dvd, and a mexican cookbook! I LOVE mexican food! When I lose another 25 lbs, I am going to my fitness center's spa, and getting a manicure, pedicure and a massage! When I hit the 2teens, I am going to get my hair done (cut, highlights and styled). Mostly I am looking forward to feeling and looking great, all the rest are bonuses! No, I never seen those shows, I will have to look them up! Thanks! I love watching weight-loss shows!

I have about 2 hrs til P90 (that's when I am waking up hubby), I will let you know how it goes!

Thinking about you LTs girl. I hope you are having a great time! Can't wait to hear all about it! Ok, not EVERYTHING....LOL

Just finished Day 3 of P90! I wasn't sure how it would be. Happy to report, I was able to do everything except run lunges, I ran in place instead. One day, I will try run lunges again! LOL So far my knee isn't any worse, still swollen a little. Last time it took an hour to notice a change. I am going to the gym tonight, it is cardio day. Definitely doing my regular routine! Let ya know how that goes. LOL

Now I am enjoying my protein smoothie ( strawberries and bananas). Best breakfast ever! To me at least. Today, I am meal planning, prepping, and grocery shopping for the week. Not sure what I am having for lunch, but dinner will be turkey chili with butternut squash.

How is everyone else doing? Any new recipes you want to share? Have a good day!

Happy Start of a new week!

I'm doing, meh... Gonna break 150's this week. That's my goal. Giving it all I got. Today I plan to do loads of cardio. It stopped raining, so a day at the park and some gym exercises would be fantastic!

Congrats on day 3 of P90! GO JACKI!! I couldn't even do day 2 of P90X. So hard. You're doing awesome!!!!

Was reading an old women's health magazine...50 diet tricks to stay fuller longer... I like this one...

"Declare yourself perfect." Accept your body and, according to a study at Ohio University, you're more likely to eat healthy--and not for emotional reasons."

I AM PERFECT! I LOVE MY STOMACH!

Talk soon!

For the tv junkies...

Mondays 10/9c, "Heavy" on A&E
Tuesdays 8/7c, "Biggest Loser" on NBC
Wednesdays 10/9c, "I used to be fat" on MTV
Wednesdays 9, "Shedding fort the Wedding" on CW

Good morning chicks!

Day 4 of P90 Sculpt (strength) completed (6am)! Just dropped my husband off at the Metra (to go to work) and looking to start Jillians Shred, following that I will be doing P90's Ab Ripper (10 reps of 10 different ab exercises, it is added on our Sweat Day (cardio) workout, not Sculpt). I did every exercise today even the walk lunges. My knee is still swolen, and sore, but it isn't getting worse, so I am not going to lighten my load! Haha I am also going to the gym tonight (strength). I will try to do some leg lifts, extensions, etc, but with a lower weight and smaller reps. Everything else will be my normal workout.

I bought a magazine yesterday named First, Dr Oz is on the cover. I LOVE Dr Oz! He had a great article, on why women have belly fat. We are stressed too much and release a hormone, which gives us cravings etc. The way to cheat that is by consuming Omega 3s, which you can get by eating fish (salmon, trout, sardines, tuna etc), flaxseed (you can get it ground), fish oil (capsules), and walnuts. You also need Vitamin C, he suggests 1,200 mg per day, buying a bottle of vitamin C 500mg once a day, plus getting more from foods (pineapple, cauliflower, grapefruit, tomato, sweet potato, spinach etc. He said women stress to much over the scale budging, on losing weight etc and that isn't good for you. It causes belly fat. Very interesting article!

Thanks Beila, and thanks for the show times and channels!

LTs girl, how are you doing? Hope you had a great time!

Ann, where are you at girl? How is everything going?

I hope everyone has a good day!

I am done with my morning workout! I did P90, Shred and P90 Ab Ripper! I feel great! LOL Tonight is strength day at the gym. I will be doing a 15 min warm-up on the elliptical before the weight machines. I can't believe I am doing it with my gimp knee!

Breakfast was a protein smoothie. Today I used 1/2 cup of coconut milk, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1/8 cup walnut halves, 2 cups spinach, 1 scoop whey protein (Muscle brand) 1/2 banana, 1 tablespoon psyllium husk (fiber), 1 tablespoon flaxseed, 1/2 teaspoon fish oil, 1/2 kiwi and 7 whole frozen strawberries.

Does anyone eat protein bars? I just bought some from Costco named Detour, they have a peanut carmel one, it is delish! It is a variet box, chocolate chip carmel, peanut carmel and peanutbutter creme. I only had the peanut carmel, reminded me of a snickers! Haha 50% less sugar, 180 calories, 15 grams of protein. Great for before or after your workout!

Lunch will be fajita tacos (grilled chicken, lettuce, tomato, guacamole on a corn tortilla (cooked in Pam in a pan). Dinner will be grilled chicken, roasted brussel sprouts, and creamy garlc mashed cauliflower.

What's everyone having for breakfast/lunch/dinner?

Hello ladies. The weekend went by way too fast! He definitely noticed the difference.

Dropped DH off at the airport today and wasn't upset, cause I know I go to see him in 10 days. Then had a freak out moment because I realized I have to do the warrior dash in 12 days. lol. I better hit the treadmill hard this week. Glad to hear everyone is doing okay.

Ann - hope you enjoyed your cheat meal with your hubby. Gotta live it up every once in a while.

Beila - you will break the 150's this week. I know it.

Jacki - Way to keep a good attitude even with an injury! Not sure I would be so strong at this point.

So it is weigh in Monday.
174.4/-2.4/172.0 YAY!!

Can't wait to see what this week brings. Went off track a little this weekend with DH being home. So back on track. Chat with everyone tomorrow.

Hi ladies,

So, I did my all out wild cheat meal on saturday night (including 2 drinks, a huge fattening meal, and dessert) and I stayed the same still! What is going on with my body? So strange, makes no sense but I'll take it since I enjoyed my meal. Guess we'll see if I budge after this little cheat meal incident. Sometimes a day off plan can jump start the metabolism.

LT--Glad you had a nice weekend with DH. So good that he noticed. Congrats on your loss.

Jacki--Wow, you are just dropping weight like crazy. So glad that your plan is working, you are working really hard. I love Dr. Oz too. His show always has some interesting advice.

Hi Beila--Yes, you are perfect the way you are! We should all remind ourselves of that and accept where we are at the moment.

Take care!