Hi MK,
Sorry I didn't email yesterday - ROUGH day at the new office. How is your weight loss this morning? (do you weigh in am? I do). I am at 158.5 which is good for me - officially lost 10 pounds ins 3 weeks (very aggressive dieting). No real workout this week for me - between the new job and the diet it's been too hard. Hopefully next week (keep on me

So you didn't do weights the other day - how was the workout yesterday? I'll be out of town until Tuesday (going to see family in E. TX) and might not be on - SOOO STAY STRONG - STICK TO YOUR EATING GOALS (CLEAN!) AND TRY TO GET IN SOME LIGHT EXERCISE.

TTYL
Lee

Wow!! WTG with the weight loss!!! You are doing GOOD!! I'm 153.6 this morning. Holy crap!! I'm on track for that 10 pounds in 3 weeks too if I keep this up! I'm going to Las Vegas on the 19th of next month (for work), I'd LOVE to be in the 140's by then. 147 Would be ideal!!! I am not working out at all. I think we'll have to keep on each other. I'm having this weird chest pain thing going on - not sure if it's heartburn (I've never really had it) or what.... It's brief, intermittent but super intense. Debating on going in since we have the long weekend coming up... Have a safe/fun weekend! You keep it clean too, but don't deprive yourself! Have a bite or two of yummy stuff!!

Can I join in with you ladies?
I am 46 (47 in less than 2 weeks) Need to drop closer to 40 pounds, but 30 would put me in a great place! I have 2 older kids. 25 & 22. 2 super stressful jobs and 46 years of emotional baggage. Stress makes me fat and unhappy & I need to cope with something other than food. I was looking for an active board for moral support and while it is only the 2 of you so far, it looks like you are both dedicated and I need to be too!

Welcome MotherMavis!!! Super excited to have you join us!! I love the quote in your siggy! I hear ya on the stressful job thing! I just changed careers (same company) and am now out in the field. It's exciting (and more $$$) but it's also quite stressful - I'm not really doing sales, more of a liaison position, but there are a lot of unknowns.... Do you have boys or girls (or both)? I have one 22 year old daughter who is home for one more week before her final (hopefully) move OUT! LOve her, but ready for some no kid time with my husband! Do you have any plans for how you are going to achieve your weight loss goals???

Thanks Kim! I so appreciate the welcome!

I have both boys. One started in his career, but all the way across the country, the other is home for the summer, just graduated college and going back in the fall to start his Masters. The time when they are gone is tough at first, but you do adjust.

As for getting there, I plan to go back to low carb & exercise!! I walked about 2 miles this morning and have been working on a Couch to 10k program. I will start week 3 tomorrow, so I am not far into it. I've started a few times, but this is the last time! I also need to incorporate some weights but I struggle with that.

I am headed over to Pintrest right now to find some low carb recipes and try to plan my recipes for the week. I have a bad habit of doing well all day and then blowing it in the evening because I am too exhausted to stay on plan and end up eating crap or ordering pizza.

I was reading thru both your posts and I have to say, so guilty of the eating too much because I worked out that day!

I think I am going to journal/blog more this time too. Maybe Fitday for food and blog for emotions (can't get to the blog until I get home, but I have fitday on my phone, so I think I can track my food better there!)

Good for you with the walking MM!!! I NEED to get motivated and start doing something!!!

How did everyone do over the weekend?? I am at 154. Pretty much maintained and I am good with that! Looking forward to hearing how you guys did!!

Hey MK,
How was your weekend? Mine (eating wise) was awful!!!! I ate everything under the sun and totally undid my work from last week. Starting off frustrated! Hope you did better. Shooting for a GREAT week this week!

Last day of work before vacation! Yay!
Challenge myself to stay mostly on plan for the vacation.
Should be fine, I love seafood, just stick to broiled, no sauces!

Exercise is not an issue, I walk the beach for hours while I am at the ocean.

Hello and welcome to our small group I just started a new job last week time has been spare. I hope you ladies are doing well. I'm struggling with the weight I put on over the holiday - total binge. I know better - just wish I could behave better!

I see where you maintained over the weekend - YOU ROCK! Nice job

Oh Leel! I'm sorry - now KNOCK THAT OFF, LOL! I'm stuck bouncing around at 154 to 155. I've been off my thyroid meds for a couple weeks too and I'm sure that is wreaking havoc. My eating has been really good. That seems pretty easy for me to stick to. I'm going to go pick them up later this afternoon...

MM - Have a WONDERFUL vacation!!!! Stay on track and come back with exciting tales of relaxation for us!!!!

I just saw this. I did not realize that you were as well in your 40's. You should join some of our challenges!! We have a very nice group of 40 somethings and we keep each other accountable. Pop in any time; no need to worry about not starting the challenge at the beginning.

See you tomorrow morning at the weigh in

LOL, do I HAVE to be WELL in to my 40's?? I prefer to think I'm dabbling.....

LMAO!!! Punctuation error there; hehe! You, as well (as I), are in your 40's, I meant -- You are a baby; I am well into my 40's (45)