Hello--Wanted to post first thing this morning to get myself back on track and keep staying there.

I started the day off right. There were doughnuts this morning at work and I stuck to my boiled egg and ceral bar.

Have a great day everyone!

Trying to post from work this morning. It can be difficult with children in the room. Anyhow, I am up to 192 this morning and spotting. I'm sure it all has to do with mid-cycle time and the cream. I hope things get all normalized and I can get back in the swing of things.

Susie- Sorry to hear about your gain. Get rid of that junk and you will be fine. It sounds like you are already back on track.

Kelly- You've taken off the gain, don't blow it this weekend. We will get in a good workout tonight.

Ward- I just know you are at the gym trying to undo any damage.

Hey, where is everybody? I am feeling a little frustrated today snce I have gained 3 pounds in 3 days. WTH??? I thought this cream would help put an end to this crap. Maybe not. Well I will just workout like always and I know I will go eventually go back down and hopefully get a little further.

Hope you all have a great weekend. Keep on track with food and get a workout in. I fixed my computer this morning so I am really happy about that.

Hi,

I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. I was at Ohio's TOPS SRD (State Recognition Days). It was truly an inspiring exerpience to see all those who have been working so hard on their weight-loss and to be rewarded for it at the State Level. I so want to and WILL BE there next year for some sort of award! I would love to think I could have my KOPS status but I think it will take until this time next year to reach it (I have 100 lbs to loose) but I think I could be a Division winner and maybe also in the Most Improved category.

I'm doing well with my food this weekend, much better than last weekend.

Mindy: I know how you feel about those 3 lbs. Just keep working at it. Celebrate that you fixed your computer....life's accomplishments include those things too!

Kelly and Ward: Mindy and I are missing you guys!

Hi girls. I have not checked in for a few days. My daughter has been very sick. She started throwing up Friday afternoon, and by Saturday night we had to take her to the ER. She was very dehydrated and had to have IV fluids. It has been a long weekend. My other daughter's birthday is today, and we had to cancel one of her parties. She wasn't very happy. Overall, throughout the disaster of a weekend, I have managed to eat ok, not get sick, and maintain my weight. Now, if I could just lose some more. Anyway, I have to go call in sick to work for tomorrow, so I can take care of the little one. Keep up the good work girls!

Kelly- Sorry to hear that things went from bad to worse. Can't believe you had to take her to ER. Sometimes lfie just stinks. Hope she is feeling better soon.

Susie- That would be great to get some type of honor next year. You can do it. You know what it takes, just stick with it.

I am just doing my normal thing. Eating on plan, working out everyday. Last night I did 40 min. of Jillian. Always a ton of fun there. I hope this gain is stopping and starts to go away soon.

I so want a bowl of ceral...not sure why...but it's not because I'm hungry. I will just go to bed and sleep it off!

Why do cravings hit like this?

Good morning,

I have my workout bag with me for my Body Pump class at noon today. Ready to work out hard.

I just got a call from my doctors office. I had blood work last week and my thyroid is too low again. I've had issues with this since I was 21. So, they are upping my meds again. I noticed that I was really feeling tired a lot but just thought I was doing to much. Because having a low thyroid can make one gain weight, maybe this is why I've had to struggle so hard to take anything off. I will start my new meds tomorrow morning.

Have a great on-plan day everyone and I'll check in tonight with you.

Susie

I am sorry I haven't been around much. I needed a vacation after my vacation. Plus my computer is giving me fits AND the site now makes me log in every five minutes which is adding to my frustration.

Kelly, how is your daughter today? How scary.

Mindy, have you kicked those 3 pounds to the curb yet?

Susie, I know you didn't eat that cereal. I am glad the doc is adjusting your meds - I hope it helps!

I have five days on plan, working on day 6. I finally braved the scale and it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be: 133.0 this morning. Still more than I would like, but that's ok because I am back on track now.

Today I decided I would try calorie cycling again. I was looking over my food journals from this time last year and I had periods when I was able to go 30 days binge free when zig zagging. I think the higher calorie days give me the freedom to "treat" myself a little more so I feel less deprived and binge less. Let's hope so, anyway. Oh, and I lost 10 pounds during one of those 30-day binge-free times. That would be nice.

See you tomorrow.

Ward- you are so with it. you always know just the right thing to do. you might get off track, but you are really good about pulling it all back together. Good for you!!!

Susie- I have been super hungry. I am resisting big time. Have fun at your class.
Kelly- Maybe you can get in a workout tonight.

My 3 pounds is still hanging around. I didn't work out yesterday though. I never even got dressed. I am back with it today though. Hopefully something good will happen.

Well, things have gone from bad to worse. My daughter is much better, but I am now throwing up. I guess that is one way to lose weight . I can't even sit here anymore. I don't have enough energy. Keep it up girls!

Hi Ladies,

I'm happy to report that I am on-plan. My workout bag is packed for my 5:30 p.m. cadio and strength class, I have my food sheet up to date and I've written in my feeling journal this morning.

I also got some things done last night, like paying bills. I even wrote a friend a letter and put it in the mail today.

Now, I'm trying to use the quiet at work that I have today with catching up on things here.

Kelly: I'm glad your DD is better but I'm sorry to hear that you are now ill. I hope you get better soon!

Ward: YEAH! for you for getting back on track and for looking back in your food journals and identifying the cycling method. That's why it's so important to keep those journals so one can use them as a reference.
You are right, I didn't eat the ceral but it felt weird to just go to bed so I wouldn't!

Mindy: Keep doing what you are doing...your body will let go of those 3 lbs sometime!

Holy crap!! Just when I get excited because things are going well, I have a week like this. I have gained 5 pounds. Yep, 5!!!! WTH??? I swear that if I was not so determined to get thinner, this would be where I give up. There is no possible explaination in the world, so I just move on.

Did 43 min. of Jillian last night, alone. I will be on my own probably all week since Kelly is now sick. Not sure what I will do tonight. Maybe Jillian's strength DVD. Haven't done that in a while.

I posted in the mini-goal photo album thread. It was a bit scary, but I have been recieving great comments. That is kind of fun.

Ward- Glad you are back on track. Come tell us how you're doing.

Susie- Good planning always helps. I pack my workout clothes every morning after I get dressed. I am always ready to work out after school. This week is really becoming a bit odd. No Kelly.

Kelly- Hope you are feeling better and are not spending as much time with the porcelain God. Hope you get back to yourself quickly.

Thanks for all the well wishes! I need them big time. I don't think I have felt this awful in my life. Even during childbirth, I went for the drugs. This time, I couldn't even drag my butt out the door to get some drugs. To make matters worse, my husband started getting sick in the middle of the night, so neither one of us is worth anything to our kids. I am taking another day off from work, so hopefully that will be enough recovery time. At this point, I feel a little bit better, but I am still weak and get lightheaded when I stand up. On a more positive note, I have lost 6 pounds. Not that I ever wanted to do it this way, but I guess if I was going to be sick, those 6 pounds can go away, too. See you all tomorrow.

Kelly, I am glad you are feeling a bit better. Take it easy.

Mindy, I saw your mini-goal thread. You look awesome.

Susie, I am glad you're back on plan. The TOPS award would be such an achievement - I know you can do it.

I am so inspired by the three of you. Through all the ups and downs and challenges, you guys never give up! I am so glad I found my way into this little club.

Yesterday was day 7 on plan for me. I hope the cycling does the trick. See you guys tomorrow.