okay, my arms are a little sore. Well one of them really. But I think the weed wacking and weed spraying may have contributed also. I haven't made it back to the gym again, but I will tomorrow. I only have a week and it is almost up. I did 3 miles of interval training tonight. Feel like I just stepped out of a sauna.

Here is one more bit of delight. TOM arrived Monday......about 11 days early. WTH??? So what happens now??

Susie- That's right. You get right back on track. DOn't let this little setback derail you. Move forward.

I had a good workout last night. I did a upper body workout in the weight room and I'm not sore today but my muscles have a tired feeling...I sort of like it because I can tell I worked the weights well. I also did a 45 min walk outside. It was so warm and muggy! But I am enjoying summer this year..last year we really didn't have a summer.

I have an interview today so I'm working from home this morning...so nice and quiet. I have TOPS tonight and I'm tempted to not go because I know I'm going to be up...but so what...I've moved on from that binge and will just go forward. I get motivated at my TOPS meetings so I should go!

Mindy: I LOVE interval training...it keeps me engaged in the workout. I know that it is as hot in MI as OH so please be careful when working out in the heat.

I was right...I was up at my TOPS weigh-in..but that's ok...I know why and I know how to not do it again.

I'm so glad it's Friday! We have another wedding this weekend, other than that not much else planned and I'm working hard to keep it that way!

Went to the gym yesterday. Did the same basic workout. Had a funeral today, so most of the day was taken up with that. Got home and did a 5 mile walk, with some jogging intervals thrown in. My 2nd TOM of the month is over, so I'm curious what will happen with weight now.

Family went out for pizza last night for my daughters birthday. Pizza always makes me gain...and it did. Darn!!! I have been on track today so hopefully I will be back down tomorrow.

Susie- Glad you are back on track. Gotta try and stay that way now.

I got up on Saturday morning and did a 3 mile walk; but I didn't do anything on Sunday...it was just to darn hot for me.

Doing well with the food. Hope to see a loss this week.

That's about all that is going on right now..that and I'm so darn sleepy.

Mindy: Pizza makes EVERYONE gain...I bet it comes back off today.

Back on it this week! I am on summer break, and have all the time in the world, right? No excuses!

Hi Kelly! So glad to see you here again!

Anglea: When do you get back from vacation?

Mindy: What do the scales look like today?

I'm in a much better frame of mind today. I'm looking forward to my Zumba workout and my treadmill workout. I've logged my food for the day (I already know what I'm having tonight for dinner) and calories for the day--I promise I won't eat anything that I haven't logged.

Good morning. How's everyone doing? It is a BEAUTIFUL day here in Ohio. Makes me feel good to wake up to days like this.

So, last night I had Zumba. I've only been doing it for 30 min and then doing the treadmill....but I forgot my Ipod and there is no way I can be on the treadmill without it, so I stayed and did an hour of Zumba...fun, fun!

Tonight I am skipping my workout because I'm going to see Eclipise. I have some pretzels packed so I won't be tempted by the popcorn.

How is everyone else?

Hi there! I'm going to set some July goals for myself and will be reporting on them daily here.

So here are my goals:

1. Get at least 7-8 hours of sleep EVERYDAY

2. Workout at least 5 days a week for minimum of 60 minutes

3. Stay within my designated calorie range

4. Journal when stressed--get it out instead of pushing it back with food.

Haven't made it here in a while. Been busy with many things. My mom had genetic testing done. BRCA gene is messed up so we are at high risk of breast and ovarian cancer. Need to be tested myself to see if my gene is messed up. My dad had knee replacement surgery yesterday. I have been trying to deal with children's issues, help my son find a job, etc, etc. CRAZY!!!

Well after having my second TOM the scale is being kind. I am 177.4 today, almost my lowest. Now if I could just keep it going I would be really happy. No idea what this body is going to do next though. Guess I can only keep doing what I'm doing and hope for the best.

Susie- you stick with those plans girl. You are on the right track.

So happy that it is Friday and a long holiday weekend to boot!

We didn't have a TOPS meeting last night so I have no idea what the scales say but I think I got a reprive.

I met all my goals yesterday with the execption of sleep. I only got in 6 hours. I stayed up reading.

What is everyone doing for the 4th?

Mindy: I hope that things turn out well with your test. I'm also happy the scales are being good to you...you work so hard!

Angela: Did you make it back from vacation?

Kelly: Where are you?

Hi everyone! I worked really hard at counting my calories and paying attention to my food this week. Over the last two months I had gained 8 pounds, and the scales yesterday had me down 4 of those pounds. Today, however, I was back up a pound, but still, 3 pounds in a week is not bad. I did some yard work and went for a good walk with my husband one day, but need to get back into some better exercise. I think I will change my ticker today so I won't go back up.

Mindy--Hope the genetic testing goes well. It would explain a lot if you are messed up in that gene. If that gene is giving out no signal, maybe it is hurting your weight loss efforts as well.?? Hope those boys in your house get jobs soon!

Susie--I am so glad to hear you are on the right path! Your goals look great! That sleep one is always the hardest

Angela--You are looking good! I am so proud of you for losing 20 pounds! Keep up the good work....I can tell the difference even if you can't see it! It was so good seeing you the last couple weeks.

Keep it up everyone! See you soon!

Well 175.8 today. That is a new number for me. I am happy with that. I hope it keeps going. I would really love to be in the 160"s sometime soon.

Kelly- Don't give up. Get moving girl.

Susie- you too.

Angela- Hear you're looking great. Keep it up.

Ward- Don't know where you are, but hope you are doing well.

Mindy--That's great!!!! I need a "like" button on here like they have on Facebook! That calorie cycling must be doing the job!

Went back down a little today 177.2. It is a higher calorie day, so that should be fun. Working out outside is getting trickier. It is really hot. I walk/jogged last night but waited until almost 8:00. Time to get another free week trial at a gym...with air.

Girls, hope you are all on track and working hard. Hope to hear from you soon.