Hi all!

Just wanted to pop in and say Hi. Looks like everyone is doing pretty well. This will be the last time I'll be able to get in here since we are leaving tomorrow morning for our camping trip and won't be back until next week. I'll catch up with all of you then.

Have a great weekend everyone! Gotta run, lots to do before we go!

arathi! Good luck with your challenges!

welcome arathi!
challenges are all going well. i am at day 11 for both with no pauses left. i start back to work in the morning, not ready but what choice do i have. at least when i am at work my schedule is somewhat consistant which helps keep my eating in check. the ball games are all over...THANK GOODNESS...but they have left my whole family drained and grumpy. not what i need to deal with as the new school year starts. i hope that i can get caught up on everyone soon. just know that i am in your corner cheering for you!!

Hey all. Wish I had your extra "rev", Red. I am just looking forward to a day off tomorrow and the chance to sleep in. Actually, two days to sleep in. It's a good thing.

Well, challenges met. Again, didn't make the healthiest choices otherwise though. Once I am sure the no caffeine headaches are gone, I need to add the no unauthorized back into my challenges. Using that as a crutch. But, we'll get there.

Have a great day all!

Hey, Red, at least you made it. That's an accomplishment all on its own. I am trying to find that "rev" now. I took a vacation day today, so am trying to get my cleaning done now, do some banking and errands, ride the horse, work out, etc.

Here's to a successful day for all of us. Enjoy!

it looks like i am going to have to start my water challenge over. sitting through meetings all day does not go well with drinking 64 oz of water. SOOO, i am just going to stop both of my challenges for now until i get back into the swing of school. the crunches are not that big of a problem but we are going to be out of town this weekend and i can't see me getting down on the floor in a hotel room to do them. i just don't seem to be having very good luck with my challenges but at least i am trying.
hope everyone has a great weekend.
trob

Well, Red - I am now in the horse worrying boat. I went out to the barn yesterday, and my boy had a swollen rear fetlock. A little warmth in two spots, but nothing alarming. Favoring the leg a bit, but again, not in a huge way. Not bothered by pressure or touch. Just swollen. So, cold water and liniment, and hope it goes down. I really don't need a large vet bill right now. But, I need him well.

Anyway. Day 4 of my challenges met yesterday. I am going to add some tomorrow, just to keep my a bit more focused. Today I am going to the fair though, so I will wait.

Have a great day all

hey jolly girl, red and dj, just rolled back into town from good ole' branson mo. little did we know that there was a huge antique car show going on in town which brings in thousands of people. now i don't know if any of you have ever been to branson or not but if you have you know that it is not that big of a town. there were people EVERY where!! i think that we ended up with the last room in the whole town. anyway, it was not good for a person's diet. i know that i should go survey the damage but i just can't bring myself to do it yet. i hope that i am able to jump back into my challenges and maybe add a few more this week but i am just going to take it one day at a time. there is a lot of eatin' meetin's, as my daddy used to say, going on in my building right now (school building...first week back for teachers and that seems to be the only thing most of them can think about....eating.....it must be from the stress of a new year beginning). well, i have got to head out and go grocery shopping. i have convinced my whole family to start watching what they eat and making better choices. it probably won't last long but we are going to try it anyway.

red- i hope that you are able to pep yourself up some. i have been at a place before in my life where it seemed that everything was out of my control and i didn't like it. hang in there and i am sure that you will find the energy you need to tackle whatever it is that you are dealing with. good luck...i am thinking about you!

Hey all. We must be on the sci-fi kick, Red. I have spent the day watching "Nature . . Unleashed" disaster movies. Compliments of the sci-fi channel of course! My horse is a tad better today. We will see what tomorrow brings.

FOOD PORN ALERT! FOOD PORN ALERT!
I am going to add a third challenge, starting today. "Healthy Eating" - which will be defined in this challenge by 1) eating 2 servings each per day of fruits and veggies, and 2) no unauthorized chocolate (I can have the following: low fat choc milk, granola bars, and my low cal frozen treats).

I will get back on track. Off to do a few things before an early bed. I never seem to get the sleep I want. Take care everyone

Alright I'm back ladies... moved in completely (well almost all unpacked) and with regular internet to check in! So happy to be back.... really had a food filled week, while I did get in a ton of exercise I ate all of it and more. Ugh but I'm back and ready to start my challenges in the morning!! I'm hoping that now that I'm settled I'll be able to plan out my meals better and hopefully in advance so I might stick to it more as I know that is where my weight is staying on. Weighing in tomorrow morning... well I guess this morning... seem to be up at all hour lately :-(

100 crunches a day
2000 calories or less a day
No eating after 10pm

Hi everyone

I have been stuck on "pause" mode for quite a while now and I have gained 5 lbs. so maybe it's a good idea to try to go into "play" mode again before I gain back all the weight that I've lost.

My tracker is not accurate, but I'm planning to lose the 5 lbs. I've gained ASAP.

My level 3 challenges are:
1. Exercise daily for at least 30 mins.
2. Food journal
3. A daily net calories of 1200-1500
I started my challenges yesterday, so I'm on day 2.

Have a great day everyone.

Great news... despite eating everything in sight and nothing healthy during my move I still managed to not gain any weight back.... while I didin't loose any I'm thankful becasue I figured I gained at least 4 pounds this week... Relief... Ok On with the new challenges!!

Hey all. Real quick check in - mainly because I came home to a little "oops" from my girl, and this room really really stinks!

Congrats, Pink for not gaining. I wish I could say the same. Gained 2 more pounds last week. Well, that is why I added the new challenge, and joined the circuit class again.

I had to take a pause on following the menu. I had a stressful payroll MOnday, and I ate out. Bad choice, I know. So, day 8 of no soda, day 7 still of follow menu, and day 2 of healthy eating.

The good news is that I went out to the barn and my horse's leg is about 90% better. He was very well behaved too, so that made up for the crappy Monday (at least until I found the "oops"). Hopefully this means we can ride again, and no expensive vet bill.

Have a great night all.