Hey all. I am hoping to do that whole wireless thing too. I am trading this in for a laptop when I get my taxes back. It will be tidier at the desk, and essential when I get accepted into law school.

(notice the "when." I am trying very hard to improve the negative self talk)

Day 2, all challenges met for the day. Hurray.

Have a good night all

Guys - I'm just dropping by to fill you in. My cousin, Jeff - the one that was shot about a month ago, died this morning. I'll fill you in on the details in a few days. I'm not sure at this point where I'll be and when. But wanted to let you guys know why I may not be around for a few days.

Day 5 is a pause one counting calories and good for not snacking after dinner.

Nikki - So sorry to hear the news. You and your family are in my thoughts.

Hi Shy, Red & Jolly!

Gotta run. My little one is sleeping and that's my time to workout!

Have a great weekend.

Nikki, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Red, DJ, Shy

Day 3 - daily postng, daily workout, follow menu, an 3 sets abs all met.

Need to whip up some dinner, and decide if I feel up to cleaning my office tonight, or do it tomorrow with the bedroom. Hope everyone else is having a good weekend.

Hey all. Red, I understand busy. Shy - 4 hours of shopping????? Being more a "Supermarket Sweep" kind of shopper, I don't know if I am impressed, or scared.

Day 5 - posted, did my workout, followed my menu, and did my abs.

Have a good night all

Day 5 - counting calories - 2 pauses left
Day 6 - not snacking after dinner - 3 pauses left

I'm here too. Just busy like everyone else. I too spent too much time yesterday in a shopping mall. A little shopping, and a lot of waiting for the kids to get their yearly portraits done! I can't believe how early all the Christmas stuff has started. We actually saw santa yesterday at the mall. What happened to waiting until AFTER Thanksgiving?

Jolly - I'm with you on the shopping. I prefer to get in and out quickly. The more time I spend shopping with all those crowds, the more I want to go home and have a stiff drink or ten.

Shy - Good job! And yes, I'd count 4 hours of shopping as my workout! I'd be burning lots of calories just from the stress alone!

Red - Glad to see you popping in as you can! It's nice to know you're out there.

Have a great day everyone!

Hello,

Got room for one more 21 Day challenge girl? Here I sit, right before the holidays only 16 pounds from goal, after having dropped 36 pounds since last January for my New Year's resolution. I am 5.7 and currently weigh 146.

My daily goals are simple, to take in between 1200 and 1300 calories daily works very well for me if I incorporate at least 30 minutes of light cardio/strength training, bicycling, and movement into my day. I aim to take in 3 liters of water a day (which is easy now that I have my 1 Liter water jug at my desk) and eat dinner before 7:00 p.m. I also log everything I eat into fitday.com to keep track of calories and exercise, although I am also using a workout log to track exercise/fitness goals. In 21 days, I should at least be down six pounds through healthy eating and exercise. I would love to join your challenge if you will have me!

Sincerely,
Aimin

Hey all. Nikki, how are you doing? DJ, amen. In particular, despite how much I love finding the perfect presents for people, there is nothing that gets me out of the holiday spirit faster then dealing with the shopping crowds. Aimin - welcome. Shy, good luck with the new challenges. Where, oh where, has our Red leader gone? Where, oh where can she be?

Day 5 - all challenges met for the day. I made some bad food choices (PMS), but did do my double workout. I have another planned for Wednesday, to battle Thanksgiving!!

Good night all

Day 6 - counting calories - 2 pauses left
Day 7 - not snacking after dinner - 3 pauses left

aimin! Glad to have you join us. Good luck with your challenges!

Jolly - I too love to find the "perfect" present for people. I have just found that I do better shopping during less busy times or to shop online in order to save my sanity!

Shy - I wish I could be stress free myself. I do work at that goal, but things lately just don't let me do that too easily.

Have a good day everyone!

Day 2- Did 30 minute workout YAY!...need to work on drinking water more!!! and frighteningly, I am at the mercy of the country club for dinner this evening because I have to speak at a town hall meeting for my neighborhood association...Wish me luck!!!

Thank you so much Dj, Shy and Jolly for the warm welcome. It is so much easier to go through this process with the proper support, so thanks!!!

Here you go, Shy, blue skies and fluffy clouds.