Sounds like everyone is doing pretty well.
jl
your field trip sounds like great fun.

Emily
nice going on the loss, sounds like you are doing terrific.

ksk
you aren't the only one. This time of year is rough. The nice days I feel great, the raining days I feel down.

A REALLY quick flyby to say hello and I hope I will have time to post more personal messages tomorrow. Church meetings every night this week. But, I am thinking of all of you and doing my part to stay POP this week

I DID IT! Go me. I worked out. I didn't want to. And I didn't do the Bob Harper again - no way did I have energy for THAT, but I do hope to align the kids' naps tomorrow and get it in - but I did one of the 12 minute 'Shape' cardio workouts and a 6 minute ab workout. Just enough to feel like I did something worth showering for afterwards.

Thanks for the motivation ladies!

WOOOHOOO Heather!! Way to go!!

I'm exhausted and my tummy doesnt feel good! I think cuz I had to say goodbye to my dad and my mom tonight, I hate that I see them once every few years! Plus my dad is having surgury later this month so its even more upsetting to me.

So the place I interviewed with today has called several times. Never leave a message, finally my daughter answered and gave her my cellphone number but when she called it I missed it!! So I dunno...either I got it or they are calling me to say no thanks but it makes me wonder if I didnt get it why they would call so much...but then again why no message?! I hate to wait! LOL! Tomorrow I'm sure I'll know.

Okay I'm off to bed! Still light out and I'm going to go crash out! Have a wonderful night Red team and I'll 'see' ya in the morning!!

I've got this luncheon thing at work tomorrow. The vegetarian option is four cheese lasagna and bread. My coworkers are relentless when you don't join in on their pigfest, so I decided to go ahead and have the lasagna, just have a small portion. I hope I have enough willpower to stay away from the bread and the second helpings. I usually don't have too much trouble staying within my calorie/fat budget, but I'm a little worried about tomorrow.

We had a birthday party for my manager a few weeks ago, and someone brought their famous carrot cake that everyone raves about. Well, I thought I would try a bite. So I went and had literally a bite, but two of the other women ganged up on me. "Here, you didn't have enough. Have some more!" I had to say no to them three times. Finally my manager told them to leave me alone, she doesn't want any. It's annoying when people scrutinize what you're eating when you're trying to eat healthy.

Good Job !!!! Woo hoo!

I bet you got it.....here's good thoughts going your way

Melissa, I sure hope you got it. I can't imagine them calling that much to tell you no thanks. But the important question is, will you have internet access @ work?

Well I am back down 2 + lbs. It's gotta be the exercise is all I can say. I also bumped up my calories since I've been more active. Go figure....I've dropped out of the Beach Hopping because as much as I do exercise, I can't make them numbers and still rest my body, so O'well. I exercised in my sleep too! I dreamed that I was roller skating and having myself a wing-ding!

huneb I get you got it too! They wouldn't call so much to tell you you hadn't gotten it, and in fact they might just send you a letter in the mail (I always hated that). Let us know!

I'm taking the kiddos to the science museum this morning to release their wiggles since it's going to be another rainy day. I hope it tires them out enough to take a good nap so I can work out after lunch. I was up .5lb this morning... but I had a super salty dinner so I'm chalking it up to that and really pushing the water today!

Happy OP day everyone!

Good morning ladies~ I'm happy to report the sun is shining here today That makes all the difference in my mood. I did a core workout and upper body weights yesterday. I got my fill of King Henry last night also He is one fine man...although if I'm remembering from the books I've read he was not an attractive man, so thank you Showtime for glammin' him up!LOL! Today I've got cardio, and I think my SIL and I will go for a walk tonight. I tell ya my arms feel a little sore today. I did a Cathe Fredrich workout yesterday and that lady always does me in She is on FitTv if anyone is interested. If ya have tivo search under Cardio Blast. I do love her, and I tell ya she gives me results. Not much else happening here though. Hope your all having a great week.

Heather- Have fun at the museum today. We have a membership for The Museum of Science and Industry and I really want to get up there again soon. They have a glass blowing exhibit I'm dying to see. Great job on getting that workout in yesterday

Diva- Lord I haven't been on skates in forever...I think I'd fall and bust my arse if I triedLOL! Congrats on being down 2...keep it up girlie!

csChick-Don't let co-workers pressure you...this is your journey! Have a great lunch that being said

Melissa- Did ya hear anything yet about the job? I'm sure you did great girl, and they would be very lucky to have you! I hope your stomach feels better...you've been through the wringer lately girl. I have to say though your spirit just amazes me...I don't ever hear you complain! Your family is so lucky to have you!

Counting- Have a great day~

Good Morning Sunshines!!! We finally found our sunshine here, now that my family has left go figure! Supposed to be absolutely beautiful today!

Thanks a million for all the well wishes on the job! *fingers crossed* I'll let ya know when I hear!

Tina...way to go on those workouts lady!! So glad you've got some sunshine too!! Thank you so much for the compliments, that really means alot to me!

Heather...dont sweat the small stuff! Up that water today and I bet that sodium bloat will flush away! I hope you guys have fun today!!

Diva...ha!! A wing ding! You funny girl! WOOHOO at another loss!!! I'm thinking internet isnt an option where I'm at. Its very a corporate environment, the presidents wife is friends with Oprah LOL! But I can MSN and yahoo on my phone!!

csChick....you conquered the carrotcake despite having it literally shoved in your face!! Way to go!! I'm thinking with situations like that the old saying misery loves company comes into play! You did great!!!

Sending good vibes!!!!! Usually if I don't get a job, I don't get a call at all....ever. When I got my current job 3 years ago, I had to send rejection letters to the 70 other recepients on my first day (maybe second day )

That's so annoying! It drives me crazy when people try to force food on you. Back when I was thin, I probably did that to others, but I think I've gotten more sensitive now that my circumstances have changed. Good luck on eating in moderation. You can do it!

I knew you would do it!!

Yea, SUN! I'll have to add Cathe Fredrich to my Netflix!

I've been having aches and pains lately. Must be gettin' old! The past couple of days have been very bad for my allergies and I've sneezed the entire time. The sneezes have stopped, but my chest is very sore. I feel like I pulled a muscle or bruised a rib or something. I almost had to leave my Zumba class last night after the first song because it hurt so bad. I was able to modify my movements and push through to the end though. I also had (and still have) a sore foot and shoulder. I don't remember anything that I've done to either one of those. Ugh!

I weighed today because I'm out of the office on Monday and I weigh on the doctor's scales here. I may try again tomorrow, but Fridays are jeans day and I always weigh more in jeans! I just need to remember to record my weight for whichever one I choose.

Karen- I hope you start to feel better...my allergies have been insane lately! That is the only thing about this time of year I hate, otherwise I love the weather I'm glad you were able to make it through class last night. Once I finally get to the gym I would hate to have to leave!LOL! Have a great day and feel better~

As promised my graduation pics:



Yep, those are high honors cords! LOL! I'm just a wee bit proud of those!

You look so pretty Melissa!!! You should be proud of yourself Those are super cute sandels!