Hey Guys...err, gals! LOL

Day 16
Workout - Done
Diary Tracking - Done

Another round of TJ Learn & Burn, then PY Pilates this morning! This evening I'm going to take TJ over to my coach (my friend Russ) & we're going to work out together. I hope I have a slight advantage since I've done the learn and burn twice, but I'm not sure...since he's been doing p90X & has YEARS of martial arts experience! Oh well, I can only hope that he doesn't show me up too badly & that I have enough energy at the end of the day to 'bring it'! Good news of the day - my eyelashes are no longer sticking together! LOL

Jolly - I love the Ford Escape! I actually used to have a Mazda Tribute (very similar to the Escape), loved it! Congrats again on that! Food porn - love that term...at least you recognized it, now you can just get back on track and keep going

Shy - Of course you're thought of! I think of all of you, you guys are great! AND it helps me keep motivated knowing that I have to come here and 'confess my sins'! LOL

Where is everyone else?? Must be a busy week! Well, I'm off to yet another meeting. Happy Friday!

Well, got too busy again yesteday and didn't start my challenges. Had teacher conferences last night on top of everything and with 2 kids in high school I was there for over 2 hours trying to talk to all the teachers. Anyway, today I'm back to normal (I think) and will count today as day 1.

Shy - You're doing great! 30lbs gone is terrific! Hope you have a great day!

Nikki - So glad to hear your eyelashes are no longer sticking together! Funny, I have never been a mascara kind of person myself. Have fun with your workout!

Jolly - You'll have to let me know what you think about the Escape. Is it roomy? I'm in the market for an SUV, and we have 5 people in our family so I need room but don't want too high gas mileage.

Shy!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Hey all. Will try to come back and read everything tomorrow. It is 11:50pm my time. I just got home from work, took care of the dogs, and did my ab set real quick. Just wanted to come on and post, so day 3 of my challenges could be met, then off to snooze.

Hopefully the weekend will be quiet, so I can catch up on a few things. I did get my applications submitted today for school.

Happy Birthday Shy. Glad you earned yourself a great weigh in for your birthday!

I took a pause on all challenges yesterday. Still feeling out of sorts with all the drama and such at work. Trying not to be miffed at my father too. Ah well. Had a good day today.

Hope everyone had a good weekend!

Well, thought I was back to normal and would start my challenges the other day, but, it didn't happen. Had a busy weekend running around and playing catch up with some chores. Went out yesterday and got my son a snowboard package at a ski swap sale they had. It seems we got a good deal, but I'm still in sticker shock over all the money spent. (I don't spend well). This is something he's wanted for a long time now I took advantage of the sale to get him started and told him that this is his main Christmas present!

TODAY will be day 1 of my new challenges.

Hi Shy, Jolly, Red & Nikki!

Well, I am in a nice funk today. Blame PMS. I had another recurring dream about an ex boyfriend I haven't seen in 16 years. How pathetic is my life that I have to dream about a boyfriend from that long ago??? I have only had 4 dates since college Just sad. A friend was trying to tell me I was a strong woman, and I should be beating guys off with a stick. Riiiiiiiight. I can see the Match headline now: "Do you like opinionated, sarcastic, smart and quick witted women? Do you find yourself strangely attracted to the cosmetically challenged? Do you perhaps need medication? APPLY HERE!"

I took a pause day on my follow menu challenge, but did meet the others. I know I need to take better care of myself. I know I need to feel better about myself, like I am worth more. I have never felt confident when it comes to relationships. I know I need to work on this.

Just feels better to wallow in self pity though. Hey, I am comfortable down here.

Have a better night all.

Hi all. I am restarting my challenges tomorrow. I have been home sick today. Rather restart then take a second pause 5 days in to my challenge.

Have a good day all.

Hello Ladies!

Day 16 - Day 20 (WOW - it's Day 20)
All workouts completed & Diary tracking done! WOOOHOO!!

I lost 3.5 more pounds last week, so I'm down 20.5 pounds!! Or 49 pounds from 2 years ago!

Sorry I've been away guys - my life is as hectic as ever. I have 2 exams this week, house-fire season has started & we're crazy busy at work. Guess what? My ex (Mark) finally gave in and called me...talking about how he misses me, he's sorry - he didn't deserve me, I'm to good for him... & of course I agreed! LOL So, we're talking again...don't know what that means, but it is what it is!

Shy - I hope you had a wonderful birthday!!

I'm sorry I don't have time to catch up with all the posts and respond right now. Just know I'm thinking of you guys & hoping that you're sticking to it!!

Have a great day!

Quick catch up here. Sounds like life is hectic with everyone here! Just yesterday I realized that Thanksgiving is NEXT WEEK! Yikes! I'm glad I remembered in time to buy and thaw that turkey!

Day 1 & 2 are done with counting calories and not snacking after dinner.

Have a great day!

Hi everyone. Very sorry not to have been posting. LIfe is just too hectic. I've been doing a LOT, but somehow the idea of a challenge is just too much. It's like having the freedom NOT to be accountable takes the pressure off and allows me to actually do the things I wanted to. So, it's OK. I just feel bad about not posting.
Maybe I should do a light challenge on top of the other things, just so I have something to report and can take part.
It sounds like everyone is pretty busy. Jolly, hang in there. I am going through periods of extreme self-hate myself, so I know how you feel. I don't know why. I think I just woke up to how fat I am and am hating, really hating myself for having allowed myself to get there and stay there. Why now after all this time do I finally wake up and see it? I don't know. I guess I should be happy, because now I can change it. But, really seeing what I've become is too much. It disgusts me no end, most of all because I was thinking I looked fine. My God!
Anyhow, which is better, the bliss of denial and the lack of change or being disgusted enough to finally change? I guess the latter if I truly do seek change.
Anyhow, talk to you all later.

Oh, right, my weight is actually down. I've become so obsessed I am happy but not...I need a pep talk. I mean, I AM losing weight, but the self-hate is so great I can't even pat myself on the back.

Hey Everyone!

Yesterday was day 21 & the successful completion of my second challenge. Yaaay! I wish I had more time to post, but I'm slammed. I'll be back tomorrow evening or over the weekend - I'm missing on putting in my two cents (can't have that)!! I have to think of what I want my next challenge to be too.
I hope you guys are doing well. I'm thinking of you!!

Hey all You all are awesome, and I am glad you are here!

Day 1: daily posting, daily workout, following menu, and 3 sets abs - all met.

Off to bed myself. Met up with a friend tonight, so it is late and time for bed.

Day 3 & 4 are done with counting calories and not snacking after dinner.

Another busy day yesterday. Someone gave me a router yesterday so I could have wireless internet in my house and spent the afternoon removing wires, installing everything and trying to clean up my very messy desk area. Can't say it looks a lot better, but it's something! Now my son can get internet on his laptop without running a wire across my dining room table too! We're both thrilled!

Nikki - Great job on the challenges! You're doing so well despite being so busy!

Hi Shy, Jolly, & Red! Have a great day all.