Hey girls. I have read everything but not gonna try to reply to everything. sounds like everyone is doing good on getting back on track after the holidays. We are still in Bama. Leaving out Tuesday morning after my niece goes to school. Not looking forward to leaving and going back to the snow. My sisters scale says I am up 3 lbs. Not sure if its the same as mine so gonna wait til I get home for an official weighin.

Got a PM from takeadeepbreath(Kelly). The founding members know who I am talking about. I'm gonna send her the link to this forum so she can check in with us.

I'll be posting regularly probably Wed. Hope you're all having a wonderfully skinny day.

Howdy girls!

neesy - I'm packing to prepare for moving to a new house nearby in February. Sort of a sudden decision but an opportunity came up and I just couldn't pass it up.

staccie - aren't roots the worst? they just make everyday a bad hair day - mine are bad right now too and need to be taken care of Keep up the good work with your eating plan - it sounds like you're doing great.

aj - wow, you are cranking! that's great to hear.

burgundy - looking forward to hearing more about your vacation!

Today is good so far - two soft-boiled eggs for breakfast, tuna for lunch and planning on salmon and green beans for dinner. What's everyone else up to? I'm headed to philly tomorrow for work but am not especially worried about it as I've managed to change my bad work trip eating habits (involving junk food from convenience stores) with your guys' help

AJ - thanks for the love - I only have one more week and then I get to incorporate one starch and one fruit per day into my diet. It's gonna be oatmeal for me I don't want to get wacky fat again lol

Burgandy - have a safe trip back and yeah I would wait until you get home to weigh in...every scale (especially non-industrial ones) don't always have the same caliber- looking forward to seeing you more (well reading anyway!)

Dance - your meals today sound awesome!! You travel a lot - I wish I could sometimes but when I do I complain - but there are so many cities in the States that I would love to visit! Have a good trip - don't take carry on

I have cranked through a crap load of work today, now I am taking a little rest, I'm super sore. I'm taking tomorrow off. I thought I could make it to Wednesday but because I'm working out so hard I think I'm best served to take two days off a week instead of one - my muscles need time to repair and get ready for the next killing! So I think Mondays and Fridays will be the days. I have to work out on the weekend or I am tempted to be bad and I usually really push it on the weekends. I will weigh in on Tues and Sat.

I've got a really tough week, well a tough next few months. I doubt I will get much for days off...I'm prepared though. As long as I workout, eat good and get at least 6 hours of sleep (pushing for 7) I can do it (and with all of your help too!). Bi-weekly massages, a pedicure here and there will also help!

hi ladies! it's new year's and i'm back to work on me. those that know me, know that last year was rough for me with my mom. things are still difficult with her, but that is not my main focus anymore-now i am the main focus. and that's all i'm going to say about her.

quickie on me: promotion and raise at work, new car (well, 07), quit smoking Nov 8, gained 10 lbs since Nov 8 yes, i quit smoking

i'm using my fitday account and really like it! i see how much fat, sodium and cholesterol are in the foods i eat...ugh! so working on that.

wow, i see you all are dropping weight like crazy! i realize now that i did not have the right mind-set while i was with you all, but i've got it now. so, if you don't mind, i would like to jump right back in. i know i won't be very talkative, but i'll report in and lend support where i can - i'm sure some things have changed. it really helps to know others in the same situation AND that they are doing it!

my ticker shows a 6 lb loss since jan 1... this is all water/sodium and i am sooo glad to see it go! i was miserable for a couple of weeks there. turkey day, food days-parties-holiday luncheons at work, eating out while xmas shopping, christmas dinner and all the appetizers...ugh! i'm glad that's over...haha!

Kelly- (Can I call you that? lol) Welcome back. Its nice to meet more of the founders. I quit smoking two years ago this feb 1st and it was the hardest thing I have ever done as well as the worst 30lbs I have ever gained!! GOod job jumping on it. Wish I had stopped myself. I still have to say that I still think about smoking but I am sick less often and for shorter periods of time and I have control over another part of my life. NOW IF WE COULD JUST GET FOOD! lmao. Welcome back. I am AJ.

Lindyyyyy-- Where are you???

I had an okay day. At my high end of my cal intake but I nailed my carb goal and my fat goal for the day. I prob could have lived with out pasta for dinner butttt no cheese so its a win lose. I am feeling okay because of the better nutrition but I am having major sleep issues. Not sure what is wrong but I am going to try to fix it with fitness. =)

Oh and after I wrote this I had a billion reeces pieces. SH1T!

Good Morning!
It is so hard to go back to work this week for five whole days after having four-day-weekends the last two weeks! Whew, already have a headache just thinking about it!

Deep Breath: Welcome! Or well, Welcome Back!!!

After talking about cuties I'm now wanting to get some I think I may run to the store after work.

I just tried to do a 10 minute yoga segment to add a little yoga into my mornings... I am not that talented! Yoga was not meant for fat, uncoordinated girls! If I rolled on my toes like that I would break them all off! All I did well was sit and breathe!

Enjoy your Mondays everybody!

Hey Everyone.

I am sorry I have been MIA. Between having the kids home for the holidays and being sick (it is still lingering) I really haven't had time to check in as much as I should have. I guess I was trying to maximize every moment with my boys.

I probably won't go back and catch up on what I missed but I hope you all did well.

Yesterday's weigh in 157.

So I need to get back on track today as my youngest son leaves today and I should be able to get into a routine. Especially as he woke me up this morning at 2:45 am with all the noise he and his friends were making downstairs.

I did take some steps today in that direction by stopping in to the grocery store and buying healthy snacks for work and a new notebook for journaling my calories.

Rocky- If you are looking for meditation there is a really cool place in Denver that teaches you true meditation. Its not about religion or yoga but its so good for your soul! Let me know if you are interested. Also I hope you get a cutie!

Popcorn- Glad you are back. I know it seems stressful but once they are all gone you will miss them. I hope your new start goes well today.

I am having a good start to the day but I feel terrible about eating candy last night. BOOOO on me. But I am going to the gym and I have eaten a good breakfast. NO AVALANCHES!

Skinny days girls!

Hi girls- sorry for being MIA, with the holiday and then getting back into the swing of things at work, I needed the motivation. Anyway, today is a good day food wise and exercise, so yay me. I made it to the gym and for my 2 mile run, whos a rockstar?! Im a rockstar!!! Haha.

I dont have a ton to comment on because I started getting ADD after about 3 pages of ebing behind, I did make it far enough to see that Dance had a yummy and fun NYE, Stacie's hair dresser crapped out on her, as did mine! Grrr... and Neesy didnt gain while her hubby was in town, so yay to you. I also noticed Takeadeepbreathback- welcome back!!! And congrats on the no smoking, that is a HUGE challenge in itself, so baby steps.

Ill be back into the swing of things tomorrow girls, until then...take care and think skinny!

Hey ladies,

My lunching time - also to check in. It's been very hectic today! I feel lost from not going to the gym but my body needed a day of rest. I have another 6-7 hours to go with a crummy sleep last night. I even turned on the nature music and it just p*ssed me off more!

Anyway I have no bad cravings today other than just waiting too long to eat. I'm doing good!

Kelly - welcome back, it's great to 'see' you again. And congrats on no smoking.

Ok it's taking me awhile to write this so I apologize if I don't comment on everyone. Will do when I get home tonight.

But I hope everyone is having an awesome day so far - think and be skinny!

OMG Staccie- That nature sounds makes me the same way! If I heard 90% of those noises in the wild I would be running like I have never run before. It raises my heart rate! LMAO! I hope your first day away form FB was easy and felt good!!!

Oh my goodness, my fiance likes to play "relaxing music" to sleep to... it is just a little less painful than nature noises! I can barely stand the annoying relaxing music... nature noises would put me over the edge!

Hi Ladies,

Hope you are all doing well this evening. Today has been hectic for me, as has the last week or so. No loss this week, with TOM, I'm lucky I get out of bed in the morning.

Madeline started a new daycare today (she was at a home daycare) and of course, me being the overemotional mommy I am, I started tearing up. The only problem? I'm allergic to my own tears, so my face swells up and I get hives. I had the director asking me if I was ok. Yep, I'm a dope. Madeline was fabulous though...the teacher commented on what a great day she had and Madeline didn't want to leave when I picked her up, so that's a very good sign.

Neesy: way to go on not gaining while your hubby was home! CONGRATS!! Are you still moving up that way soon? Couldn't remember.

AJ: Put down the candy!!! You are sabotaging yourself! YOu can do this!!! How did you do the rest of the day today? How was your workout?

Well, I went to the gym yesterday, and I wasn't going to go because it was like -5 out, but I forced myself to go. My back was aching a little, but I figured I would suck it up and do the workout. I did cardio yesterday, and I'm going to go tomorrow (hold me to it!). I have the trainer on Saturday, so my new goal is to go 3 times a week and bump it up to 4 next month.

I have an appt with a back specialist tomorrow morning, so hopefully we'll get this whole injury thing sorted out. I really just want to not be in pain anymore.

Otherwise, doing well. Foodwise I'm getting there. Every time I want a cookie, I think of the $1K I just spent on personal training and think to myself "do I really want this after spending all that money?" The answer is usually no, so I don't have it. I also was able to get the hubby on a healthier diet as well. I think I've scared him with the doc saying he's on his way to diabetes. Whatever it takes to spook him I guess.

have a great night ladies!

Vicky- I have put down the candy. I am on the other hand eating baked bananas with honey and vanilla frozen yogurt! =) Healthier and I have alloted for it in my cals. I really hope the Dr. can help you find a solution. Its heartbreaking to think that you couldn't work as hard at your health because of your health. =(

Well all. Another day is done and I did okay. I feel good about what I am eating although I still feel like I am eating too much. but according to this new site I am under 1500 and above 1200. hmmm. Maybe tomorrow I will do dailyplate and spark people to see how accurate it is.

Hi ladies...

Well I made it through the day! I'm tired and moody but I'm doing ok otherwise. I hate Mondays anyway!

I got an email message from a friend of mine on fb saying that he was looking up someone (but ended up getting the wrong spelling) and my profile picture popped up with the name. The photo is three years old (before I was even on facebook). I am really creeped out. All the friends are creepy guys - no one I know. I'm frustrated because I am trying to report it but it won't accept the URL I am putting in. I messaged her and said wth - why are using my profile pic. I guess I should be flattered but I am creeped out! I guess it's so easy to right click and save pictures everywhere...


Rockymtn - I'm with you on the Yoga, I've tried it a few times and I have given up, it's just not me. I get impatient...or stuck lol! But good on you for trying something different!

Popcorn, happy to have you back...you will do great and get back on track...the season can seriously mess people up!

Vicky - awww about your little girl but she sounds great - usually harder on the parents than the kids! And keeping in mind about the money you spent on a trainer not being worth the cookie is a great incentive because you are doing so well!!! I'm such a big believer in trainers!!

AJ congrats on the good day...I wish you lived here or vice versa!!

I am looking forward to the gym tomorrow...wondering if I should weigh in...considering my mood I'm not sure that's so smart but I got two comments today about how good I looked..I don't notice it as much but I will take it because people at work don't really know that I am trying so hard

I think my poor mood is related to no starchy carbs? I am impatient, rude and just not myself. And headachy too, otherwise I feel really awesome. It could be something else but the timing seems to match. I think I am going to put one starchy carb back in my diet - something with fibre. We will see if that helps.

Today I could of scratched anyone's eyes out. I felt like I was faking it all day. That's just not me