Hi everyone!
I am happy to say that I am back on track today! I have eaten well, and even got in 20 minute workout w/ one of my Kathy Smith DVD's. The only thing i am lacking today is water...I have really got to get back on track w/ my water , I can already tell i am retaining again, LOL.
Hope all are doing well.

Amanda & Becca -

Alisha - Cool Goal , HA HA!!!

You guys are great fun!!! I am glad that I checked back in!! I have a million things to do and nowhere to start! I am irritated because I am not going to be able to do my other w/o tonight. My house is trashed. My little guy ( ) was up all night last night. He has molars STILL coming in! All I have to say is the toothfairy is BANNED from my house. I got so behind w/ chores and laundry, etc.... I am playing catch-up now. I did get my water in today, so I am proud of that.

carafre

PS If I haven't lost a pound this Sat. I am going to scream and all of ya'll will be able to hear me!! Oops, I just tried to jinx myself - Ok Happy thoughts.

Good Morning Ladies! It is COLD here, LOL. I ended up only getting in 32oz of water yesterday, but did better than I have been, lol. My goal for today is 60oz. I stayed on track w/ my eating yesterday, Finally! I was having such a bad week...I think my hormones were out of whack for a few days there. But I am feeling much better today and cant wait to do my workout this afternoon.

Carafre-Teething is the worst, I feel for ya. My DS has been losing teeth left and right here lately, lol. he lost the 2 bottom front ones, and now the 2 top ones are coming loose...He'll be singing "All I want for Christmas is my 2 front teeth..." LOL If I see the tooth fairy I'll tell her to stay away from your house, LOL. And dont feel bad if you didnt lose this week...I am pretty sure that I GAINED this week!

OH, my dear Christian is having a MUCH better week at school, thank goodness. I am hoping that all that talking has finally gotten through that hard head of his, LOL. I have to go over to the school later to pick up the things I ordered from his fundraiser, and I managed to stay away from the yummy chocolates he was selling, LOL I ordered a Thomas Kinkaid (sp?) planner instead

I'm off to the store to purchase goodies for the kids' halloween parties at school. I am taking them straight to the school so that I am not tempted, lol. Hope you all have a great day!

Good morning, ladies! Just a quick note to say Hello and I won't be posting again until Saturday evening. Good luck to everyone who weighs Saturday morning!

Carafre: You ARE going to lose a pound, at least, at this week's w/i. There is no question about it, you've been exercising fantastically all week, drinking lots of water, and eating right. And you've been thinking positive thoughts, so don't stress it!

Amanda: Glad to hear your little guy is doing better. He just had a bad week like we all do sometimes. And I've really noticed that my little guy has a bad day when I'm having a bad day, I think they respond to the energy we project.

Hi Alisha! Stay warm. And good job with all the water you've been drinking.

Have a good rest of the week, all, and I'll check in on Saturday evening.

Cindy B.

And the challenge is.... umm.. hmm, I'm so not good at these things!!

I would say not scale for a week but I know everyone's weigh in days are different...

Last week was water..

So this week will be... Eat Healthy Every day. Follow your food choices/diet to the "t"...

This is going to be hard for me. But I can do it!!! I'm going to eat smaller portions and be sure to get my 5 a day... and no snacks after dinner!!

hello ladies. I was wondering if I could join? I'm a stay at home mom of 4 kids. 7 years, 4 years, almost 3 years and 9 months. I also homeschool and live in Texas. I'm 28 years old and just celebrated my 10th wedding anniversary last month.
I finally know I'm not having any more kids (unless God has other plans) and would like to lose this weight once and for all.
I started with my highest at 210 and have worked for the last few months to lose 25 pounds. I now weigh 185 and feel great. However I've got 40 more to go. I know with the holidays coming up it's gonna be hard, I LOVE to bake and have goodies around. So my goal is to maintain my loss. I think that for one since it's harder to maintain if I can achieve that I'll be tickled pink and know that I can do it after ALL the weight is off. If I lose during the holidays, that's just a bonus. I eat sensibly, my meals that is, and I exercise 5 to 7 days a week. My snacking isn't TOO bad until I bake and have goodies laying around.
I'd love to join in the fun and continue on my way.
Thanks

Hi Crystal! Welcome to the board It sure sounds like you have your hands full! I have decided NOT to bake this year, lol. I cant resist fresh baked cookies I am 25 and am a SAHM to Christian 6, and Haleigh 5. I have just recently started my weightloss journey, and still have lots of off days, but I have lost 8lbs so far and visions of onederland dance in my head You'll find lots of great support here, these ladies are great! Best of luck to you!!

Becca, I think the challenge is great!! Especially since I have been really off this week So my goal will be to keep my calories at 1500 or lower this week, and stay away from the sweets...I have been really craving sugar and carbs this week, so this will be hard, lol.

I am really dreading my weigh in tomorrow...I just KNOW that i have gained this week...But if I have it will keep me focused next week

Hope everyone is having a good day, and best of luck w/ your weigh ins tomorrow!

First off - Crystal, Wow, you are busy!!!! I hope you enjoy the group here. Such a wonderful group of supportive friends! Ok - Let's get going, girl. You can do it. If you want you can join us for our weigh in on Sat.. We also have mini-challenges!! (See previous post)

Becca - ARG - ok that is a challenge!!! I accept!

carafre

Wow, well thank you ladies. I do have my hands full I suppose. I have really good kids so other than them just being kids it's okay. And with homeschooling, it helps having them around all day.
I have been weighing on Saturday's so that's good with me. I would like to join in on challenges, that should help me keep trucking along.
Thanks again for the welcome. Can't wait to check in here tomorrow.

My weigh in kept me at the same... no weight loss, no weight gain. That's good since I didn't work out or eat well all week.

I'm going to do well this week!!! It's been SO COLD to go outside and workout... I need to find something I can do inside other than yoga. I def. need a cardio. I miss it a lot. I've struggled w/ depression over the past few mos since my secon dmiscarriage and I really need the cardio exercise to help boost my moods.

I'm glad you are joining me in the challenge. i wondered if ti would be too hard. We can all do it!!!

I stayed the same this week... No one but myself to blame, I only exercised 2 days and i ate really poorly this week.

Becca, I just had a miscarriage at the end of August, so i know how you feel...My thyroid wasnt being controlled enough w/ the dosage of synthroid I was on at the time, and by the time I found out my little one had already stopped developing Actually, going through the pain and grief of losing my baby is what finally got me off my rather large rear end to do something about my weight. I want to try again, but before I do, I want to lose this extra weight, and get healthy. That way I will know that I have done everything in my power to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Sorry to have rambled on...

I have to take the kids to school tonight for their fall carnival...I plan on eating a healthy dinner before we go, so that I can resist the bbq and pizza they will be selling...Should be fun though, plus I will get the exercise of walking around the school for several hours

I'll check back in later, I have to get busy on this pigsty

Hope you all have a great day

Becca & Amanda - Getting healthy is the best thing we can do for our bodies. You guys are great.

I stayed the same again! Si I've decided instaed of getting mad, I am going to just think of it like this - I am gaining muscle since adding the bowflex. I need to eat better than I have been. I also need to remain calm and not get crazy. I am giving myself another week. Ok, so exercise everyday this week, drink lots of water and eat healthy everyday. All I can say is that I am going to do my best. I can do it. We all can do it.

carafre

Hello Ladies!

I am still out of town, we ended up staying here in Birmingham for the soccer tournament, but luckily this hotel has a "business center" with a computer. I'm having to deal with using Windows for the first time in over a year (I'm a Mac person) but I'm not complaining too much, at least I got to see my Slimmin' Sahmmies friends!

Carafre: You are quite possibly right about the gaining of muscle. Do you feel better, and do you think you look different? There are times when I haven't lost (especially lately) but I still catch a glimpse of something different in the mirror. Most recently it was a hint of a waist. You are definitely keeping your spirits up and that helps.

Becca: Great challenge! It couldn't have come at a better time for me, and I hope it helps everyone else out too!

Crystal: Welcome to 3fc and to Slimmin' Sahmmies! Good luck with your weight loss goals! I am planning on home educating my little guy, too, maybe I'll PM you with some questions if you don't mind.

I couldn't weigh today because my scales are back at the hotel. The other hotel, that is. Sheesh, now I know what it's like to be a rock star on tour; I'd much rather be a regular old SAHM! I'll check in again with you ladies tomorrow evening. Don't forget to set back your clocks.

Cindy B (PS: I didn't update my signature but I finished out the water challenge on a positive note, smilies for Thursday and Friday).