Hi Red Team members -- It's going better -- I'm still struggling with beating my self up over my lack of perfection.....but I'm working on that too.

I enjoyed reading what you do for a "program" =- it's interesting how it's different but similar for everyone. I'm do best when I keep up with tracking on Fitday -- and I agree with you that i should eat as healthy as possible. Also, Mel, I agree that if I really crave something, it's better for me to count it out, own it, eat it, and get on with it.....

So I have tracked to eat 1,551 calories tomorrow, healthy food, with fruit for a snack, and a fiber one brownie for a choco taste when I'm working late at night, and a it gets in my fiber too. I'm going to take my food and lots of water to work, and so, I'm planning for success.

Also, I called and made an apointment with the doc because I've been so exhausted (kind of blue and cranky too)....so going to check in with him next week.

Hope you all have a good Wednesday!

Go Red Team!

Hey guys. i have a confession to make. i have relapsed. Big time. I can't stop shoving anything and everything into my mouth! i was doing so good too. Today I will not waiver though. That is my promise to you... and to me!!
It's the biggest loser challenge.. i must rock this!!! I do not want to post a raise in weight this coming sunday.... i do NOT!

I looked at old pics of the first time i really lost weight... and i almost cried... how did I let my body go back to the way it was? Why did I gain all that weight back!!!!???? I think I need to keep looking at those pictures.. and well eat right and move my butt too... I will NOT let the red team down!!

happy hump day everyone!!!
lets work hard and make it a 4 week sweep of losers!!!

I ran 5k again today! I even got a bit quicker - just under 44 mintues. I really don't care about speed yet; I just want to keep it up.

BUT, my weight is up more. Grrrrrr.

Elizabeth - great planning. Not a bad idea to talk with the doc, too.

Mountain mama - Hang in there.

Burg - I am totally the same way. If I have a big loss 1 week, I'm pretty much guaranteed a small or no loss the next week.

Let's finish the week strong, chicks!

Work is crazy right now. I feel like I'm going 10 different directions and I'm feeling a bit frazzled.
But being busy means I have to stay OP. I eat what food I bring to work, haven't been tempted by the junk in the student union (I work at a university) which helps- I just don't go there!

Hi Red team,
I would like to thank everyone for their support and friendship but I have to withdraw from the challenge. This past weekend my father had some bleeding and ended up going to the hospital by ambulance because he was too weak for us to get him in the car. He ended up getting a transfusion and has decided to no longer recieve treatment for his colon cancer. He is now on pallative care and hospice, both are great programs. Since dad lives with us and I'm his primary caregiver I need to concentrait on him and his needs at this time. Please keep me in your prayers and thoughts. Right now he is still pretty strong, but I don't know what the future will bring.

Good luck everyone on your journey
Bette K

ps I'll check in once in a while to cheer you all on.

My parents were just in Hilton Head and they had an amazing time. And I bet you will too! Sending positive vibes your way!

I have finally bit the bullet and made an appointment with a massage therapist for Tuesday morning. Hopefully they can get it sorted out because I do not want to have to walk my 8k in 2 weeks!

At least I have still been able to exercise, so I am thankful for that. I just miss running so much.

I am looking forward to the weekend. Our daughter is having a sleepover at her aunt's house on Saturday, so we get to have a date night and SLEEP IN!

Everyone remember to weigh in this week.

Bette - Sending positive thoughts your way.

rainbowsmiles - 5k...way to go!!!

Bette- sorry to hear about your dad. We'll keep you in our thoughts & prayers during this difficult time. Remeber to take time for yourself too. Being a caretaker is so very difficult.

Rainbow- run rainbow run!! Have fun.

Westcoastrosa- hope the massage therapist can work out at pesky it band. Did you enjoy date? night , nudge, nudge, wink, wink

have a great, active Saturday team! I'm off to walk the dog. We have beautiful weather here, dare I say it may be too hot for my liking tomorrow when I run my 10k which doesn't have a start time until 10 am.

Hi everyone -- thanks for all your kind support....this last week was so much better.....we're having a birthday weekend for my grown son this weekend, with company here, but food wise I'm doing well, and only had a tiny slice of bday cake....

I've lost a few of the pounds down from what I gained recently, I'm sooooooo glad I just didn't give up. I had talked Dahlia into doing this challenge with me, and she wouldn't let me give up either, and I'm so glad I got back on track.

BetteK -- so sorry that you are going through this difficult time...........my thoughts and prayers are with you and while you're taking care of him....take good care of yourself also...

Rainbow smiles -- go for it on your 5 K!!!

Mel -- you're amazing gal -- you are consistent even with being a busy mom and having a terribly busy week -- kudos to you for still getting out to walk the dog and best wishes for having a great 10K tomorrow morning.

Westcoastrosa -- massage sounds great -- hope she figures and massages out the prob for you.

Riddy -- YAYYYY for the time on the 5K....and I'll growl with you on the small gain.....grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.....doesn't seem quite fair with all your effort on the 5k....grrrrrrr....hopefully you'll have a great loss last week.....REMEMBER the great losses you had in the last challenge.....woooo weeeee...i remember those challenges....and you will have great loss numbers again.

Mountain mama -- good for you for not giving up -- read back to my post end of last week -- I had gained about NINE pounds and the gals were supportive and helped me get back on track......it's hard to think about having gained weight back -- I call that "circling the block"...it's like you're on a journey but by gaining weight back or yo-yoing with weight we just instead of going forward we just circle the block, circle the block, circle the block...THEN by not giving up, we can decide to go forward with determination and begin our journey and progress TOWARD goal again....GOOD for you for not giving up....hang in there gal!

Well, it's 1:39 a.m.....time to get to sleep....night all....

Bette and everyone -- I'm sending positive thoughts everyone's way.

I've been totally MIA -- traveled to my family for the Jewish new year, and then turned right around and went to Chicago to see my in-laws. I did make it to WW in Chicago today.

I'm going to be glad to be home and back on plan.

Rough week diet wise - kind of continued the vacation eating after I got home! Ugh!!!

Darla - Excellent job getting back on track!

Bette - Take care of yourself while you care for your Dad. Praying for you and your family.

Hey guys. Im using my second freebie this week because although i have gone down since last week, im not below my lowest weight and don't want to mess up the team if i dont have to! Will post a loss next week!!!!!