Tiff - Awesome on making it to Twoterville! You look so happy in your new pics and I can see that you've lost.

Nicole - Wow, how did you do a workout AND walking through park with your legs in so much pain!

Burgundy - How didi the workout and party go?

Neesy - Keep at it, you will be in Onederville in no time! You are soooo close. Next week you will do it, I can feel it!

I met my goal of 1 this week by losing 2 lbs this week! Overall, I did pretty good with food this week. I kept telling myself I only had to lose 1 lb. and when I think about it like that - it keeps me from eating a greasy burger and fries, or a sausage, egg and cheese biscuit for breakfast cause that could make me gain 1 lb. I worked out 3x this week and will jump on the treadmill or do something at some point today. I'm really starting to learn how to think about how my eating will affect me physically and mentally. There's still the potential to go stupid with it, but I know how to get my mind back in check.

I have the usual laundry to do and have to go see mom so I can take some of her stuff home. She is coming home on Wednesday....so I have to be prepared for the stress that will follow. I can NOT let it control my actions/behavior or what I eat. I have healthy foods in the fridge and will plan each day because I need that time to myself to take care of myself.

Will check in later and hope everyone does well today!

Tiff-Yeah... that's true. I was freaking out because I didn't lose anything the last two days. I'm nuts. I shouldn't weigh myself everyday but it is like a ritual now... more like OBSESSION! I even thought about buying another scale because in my mind that has to be wrong! I'm losing my mind!!!! Ugh. Oh well..

Sandy-He leaves August 5th to Fort Knox for BCT. Then around OCT he'll go to Maryland for his individual training. It's going to be a major adjustment but I think it will all work out for the best.

Lindy-Thanks. I took my snacks to work. It was crazy. I usually never get hungry if I don't eat 12hrs. BUT I ate one thing and then I was starving. So I then had to eat every 4hrs. Which I guess is good.. because it kept my metabolism going. By the way, are you going to be meeting with your trainer regularly? That sounds tough.


Oh by the way, when I got to work yesterday. This girl I work with screamed down the hall, "Denise! You lost weight!!!!" really loud. It was kind of funny. It made me feel good. It always does when someone else notices. I was just thinking too.. I see a lot of my family around 4th of July. I want to shock them! That is my goal..

Hi Ladies

Lindy - "Mack Daddy" that is so cute. Gosh, now that really does sound yummy and I could really get into eating one! I know, 'clear the mind' of those thoughts! LOL......I am glad you got to the parks, but sorry you woke up so sore. No pain, no gain, right? LOL.......atleast that is what I used to hear. I too am surprised you haven't lost, but remember shows on the Biggest Loser where their weight loss would just stop, even though they worked out daily all week, but then the next week their bodies adjusted and they dropped a ton of weight - so maybe you will too!

Neesy - I know the military life is an adjustment, but I too think it will all work out for the best. I grew up in the military and loved it. Our daughter who finished Boot and is in her 5 week of A School absolutely loves it and is very, very happy. Boot was hard and so is A School, but it has really helped mature and excel in life. Our son wants to join, but for now his wife is not agreeing, so we will see what happens. Anyway, I wish you both the best when he does leave and the way you losing weight, he will be leaving one hot mamma!! LOL...

Well, This weekend has been good. I haven't been as productive, but I am going to pack a couple of boxes and move them upstairs later. I will get back on my daily schedule tomorrow of exercise and one day goals. Tomorrow is walking and working out in the backyard again. It still isn't done and will require atleast two more dreaded days. Ugh, I hate it, but love it when is done!

I will check in later, but in the meantime, thank-you thank-you for the congratulations as it really does feel good. It is so awesome to know I have a place to peek in everyday and chat with some encouraging, and caring friends - so THANK-YOU!!

Tiff-we will let you be obsessive, I know I have my moments. Your pics are beautiful. I like the bold shirt, but I am like you, I wouldnt have paid 40 bucks for it either.

Neesy-glad to see you are taking snacks to work to it the calories you need. You will probably have more energy eating the fruit. That awesome people are noticing you loss

Mygirts- I need you at my house, it could use some spring cleaning.

Lindy-I felt the same way walking the other day when I walked almost 5 miles, I didnt think I was going to be able to move the next day.

Kelly-I walked but we ended up staying at the party longer than I thought so I crashed when we got home, didnt do 30ds, but I am going to do it today. I promise. Yay for you losing 2 lbs this week.

I am going to take the dogs for a walk, cant go too far, my smallest dog has had the poops the last few days so I dont want to stress her out walking too far(sorry tmi) So maybe I will walk the a little then bring them home and go for a bike ride. Tonight I plan on doing 30ds. Talk to ya'll later girls.

OMG...I just got home from bike ride #2 of the day, and boy is my butt whooped. Our first ride we did this morning was about 5 miles and we stopped in the middle and watched the airplanes taking off. The bike trail wraps all the way around the local municipal airport which I live like 1/2 a mile from. The second one, we went 13 miles. It was a destination bike ride to the ice cream shop. Yum, was it good, and we felt like we burned it off because we did a 13 mile bike ride just to get it.

I ended up going to the mall today with my mom and so I walked a bunch there. She wanted to have lunch (yes even after the conversation I had with her this week). So we went to Ted's Montana Grill to try it out since a coworker told me it was amazing. My general review is that it is not great and definitely not worth the money. But I guess they specialize in bison, not chicken salads like I had. I actually split it with my mom so I did really well. We also halved a cookie.

Today I weighed in at 302 which is a major bummer but I am sure it is as a direct result of the Outback dinner I had last night. I was majorly craving one of their salads. If you ever want to go to a restaraunt and have an amazing salad, that is my recommendation. Every time I go, the lettucce is perfectly crisp, the tomatoes are sweet and delicious. Ugh, I want another one! LOL. I think I could have their salads for dinner every night of the week. And it is just a normal dinner salad, so it's not bad for you (except maybe the cheese) and it's really reasonable. Wow am I advertising for them or what? They should definitely be paying me. Don wanted cheese fries so I had some of those two which I am blaming for the 2 lbs. I was within my calories for the day, so I know it's not a real 2 lbs.

Lol, burgandy, your mentioning that you were going to go walk your dogs reminded me of my walk with my yorkie yesterday. It was about 90 degrees and I think it was really affecting him. I think I only went about a mile or a mile and a half but he was dying! I was practically dragging him, he didn't want to walk, and kept trying to lay in the shade under the trees! I even had to pick him up and carry him a few times! Keep in mind that he is like the world's biggest yorkie and weighs 21 lbs (and isn't really overweight). So, it was rough carrying him. It totally reminded me of the biggest loser when they carry all the weight they have lost. Except he didn't even weigh half of what I lost and I was really struggling. Crazy to think about.

Neesy, kudos on someone at work noticing. I am still waiting on people to start noticing. One person at work has commented twice, but she is just really nice like that.

Brown Eyed Staccie, where are you? You were posting like everyday and then I rememember you were having a hard time at the beginning of this week. So if you haven't gotten back on the wagon, and that's why you're not posting, we still want to talk to you...If you're just busy and haven't had time, then I hope you can find some time soon to let us know how you are doing!

Kelly, I am definitely sending good thoughts your direction with your mom coming home this week and you handling everything!

I took the dogs for a walk, we didnt go far at all. Lots of kids playing outside, distractions for Bandit, I kept having to pull him along, he wanted to play. Then I did for go a 2 mile bike ride, sounds like nothing compared to Tiff and her 13 mile ride. I need that motivation, but it is a bit chilly tonight so 2 miles was it for me. I still plan on doing the 30ds, if some of you dont have it and want to try it, it is on youtube. Just type in Jillian Michaels 30 day shred level one. There are 3 videos for level one, I use it one there sometimes if my husband has the PS3 in our bedroom. Not enough room in there to do it. Hopefully soon I will get past 220 and get to change my ticker, I havent lost anything since April 9th. So frustrating. Kity, hope you are at least reading these and doing the 30ds. I skipped it yesterday but gonna do it tonight, you better too!! Ok now that I have written a novel I need to get up and move. Have a good night everyone, who knows if I cant sleep I may be back.

Ok last post for the night I promise(maybe). I did my workout, my abs are sore. But I am not gonna let it stop me. Wish me luck with a drop on the scale in the morning. Night girls

Morning ladies!!!

So, my legs FINALLY started to feel better this morning, not great, better and then I go to the gym, lol, and do what? - MY LEGS AGAIN!!! Haha. Its just so funny to me. I have been walking around whining like a baby about how much pain Im in and when I finally feel better - I put myself in tremendous pain again. Mygrits is spot on - no pain, no gain. So, heres what I find interesting. I do 40 minutes of cardio 6 days a week at the gym and as much as I do, I rarely sweat. I mean, I do sweat but not for the level of exercise that I do. But today, I start to incorporate weights, little cardio, a lot of weights and I walked out of there sweating my a** off! I mean I really felt the workout. Thats a good thing though.

Takeadeepbreath - good job on your 2 lbs!!! Good luck with your mom coming home on Wednesday. Just stick with what your doing and PLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE feel free to rely on us to vent or what have you, thats what were here for.

Neesy - your story about your co-worker is funny. If that happened to me, I think I'd be like "uh-thanks", meaning, thanks for broadcasting to everyone around that you thought I was bigger before. I know...she was just being kind and in all actuality, I probably would be totally stoked, just maybe more so on a one on one basis. Lol. Oh - and isnt strange how the snack thing works? If I go hours without eating, I can deal with it but if I do snacks every 2 hrs., I am starving the whole time, in fact, Im counting down the minutes to the next snack - haha. But, I think its only because my body is not used to it, you cant break habits that have been 20 + years in the making overnight, at least thats how I see it.

Mygrits - I know EXACTLY how you feel about the yard work. Yesterday I went out in my yard and did a complete overhall. Since my legs were already in pain, Im not sure how much of my "left over" pain was from yard work but Im sure it contributed. I also got a horrible sun burn on my shoulders. Can you believe we were at 91 on Saturday?! and 90 on Sunday?! Crazy. Its great for me, the obsessive sunbather, but it stinks when Im doing yard work. I just want to lay in it, not work in it.

Tiff- whoot...whoot! Good job on 17 miles!!! Should I take on some accountability for your trip to the ice cream shop? lol. You know - with my "mack daddy" sundae. We have to indulge every once and a while and I think the fact that you "worked" for it, was a great idea on you and your hubby's part. I was also really excited to read in your post that you and your mom went out to eat and had a good meal with no "issues". YAY!!! She obviously supported you with splitting the meal and a cookie and not bringing up any sore subjects that would cause tension. Lets hope that there are many more meetings like that one. Oh - and dont stress your 2 lbs., that will be gone by the end of this week and you know it.

Burgtundy - thanks for sharing the info. about Julians 30ds on Youtube. I have been wanting to see what all the hype was about but am not a big DVD person so thats perfect. I can view it without buying it (even though its only like $10.00 on Amazon). Kudos on the bike ride too. What is the weather like where you are? Its getting pretty darn warm around here now. Its not too hot to go outside YET, but 3 more weeks it will be. Which is why Im lovin that gym membership even more so now.

Maddiesmom, Kity and Stacie - its time to get your butts back in the game. Busy or not busy, just pop on a drop a line - can I get a "present" (as in role call), so we at least know we are still motivating you?

Ill check in later.

Quick update on my eating habits:

Wheat bagel with 3 eggwhites and 2 pieces of turkey bacon (300 calories) - can you tell this is a favorite of mine?
Granola and berry packet (190 calories)
2 legs and 1 thigh of bbq chicken with corn on the cob (650 calories) - big mistake, now I have to take it easy the rest of the day.

Lindy, no you can't take credit for the ice cream yesterday, that was Don's fault. But Saturday night on the other hand, that one is your fault. After reading about your mack daddy sunday I went to McD's and had a caramel sundae. LOL.

My food for the day so far:

1 large granny smith apple (100)
2 whole grain waffles with a bit of honey (350)
Apple sauce (90)
Lean Cuisine Lasagna (320)

Today is a hungry day...lol.

Oh and this morning 1 of those two lbs were gone, so yay for that.

Tonight Don and I are going to anytime fitness to look at switching gyms. This gym is open 24 hrs, hence the name. It just looks a whole lot better than our current gym. Plus, we would both be getting memberships so that would eliminate the problem that when I want to go and he doesn't I can still go. Currently, only he has the membership and I use the unlimited guest priveleges. This one is also closer to our new house. The current one is so out of the way once we move. Plus our membership expires tomorrow, and it is time for a change of scenery.

Oh and burgandy, I hope you saw a drop this morning! You deserve it!

Lindy-my legs would be so sore after all you have done. I'd have to lay on the floor and pull myself along with my arms. You're welcome about the 30ds. Its better than buying it when its all right there, except at the end they do leg stretches, just pull your leg up to your butt with the opposite arm and stretch it for a few seconds.

I am happy to announce after almost one month of not moving, I finally got to change my ticker today. Its only 1 lb, but its another lb. I was so happy to see that this morning. So 17 down, 69 to go.

HERES TO 1LB for BURGUNDY!!! Its not ONLY 1 lbs - it all adds up. You go girl!

Ok, I overindulged in baked cheetos again, I know what your thinking, just get rid of the darn things. Lol. I hate wasting food. Still....no excuses. Anyway, I have pretty much elimnated all my calories for today and obviously I have to eat so....

Oh, on a more interesting note. Someone at my job was incredibly sick and was rushed to the hospital and now everyone is all like "swine flu this and swine flu that"....ahhhh...its so over exagerated! I know its serious and I shouldnt down play it but I mean common, did they possibly take into consideration that maybe she just has food poisoning?! Ok, I have nothing relevent to talk about, I cant wait to get out of work to go BACK to the gym and try to burn off some of this crap.

Hi everyone,

I have been MIA, and took some time to read over all your posts. Everyone sure seems to be doing ok. I'm not so good, I am having some problems with my back and it's making me grumpy and tired. I am hoping I can get it figured out soon.

I will check in again when things have improved...I'm not feeling too social

S

LOL, Lindy, you are so hilarious sometimes! I hear it to, "It's swine flu, it's swine flu" Good grief, there are other illnesses you know! Well, anyway, sorry about your leg pain, but hey, that's how you make nice thighs and calves..... You'll love it later! Hey, stay OFF the cheetos now! I am a Cheeto Addict and when I read your posts, I have withdrawals..LOL..

Tiff, congrates on the 1lb coming off, and I know the other will drop off quickly too. I am amazed and impressed with your 17 miles, as there is no way in **** I could do that. For some reason my legs get so incredibly tired and sore riding a bike. I can go a couple of miles and then I have to get off that thing! Your doing awesome!

Burgund, I am so proud of your 1 lbs loss! You deserve it and with all of your hard work, you will drop many more. A pound is alot! Pick up a pound of sugar and you will be shocked! Thanks by the way about the information on Youtube - I will check it out.

Browned Eyed, I am sorry times are tough right now. I have had similar "moments" where I just want to be left alone and work through it, so please know when your ready, we are hear if you would like to rant, or just chat.

Well, today was good........I think. I am sitting hear at 8:30pm wondering why I feel kindof 'full' and hoping I didn't eat too much. LOL......it's weird when you don't log food, because you just have to pray all is ok! I did get my walk in and packed a couple of boxes which was my goal today. Other than that, I have been rather lazy....

All of you are doing fantastic and I am so proud of you! This can be a fantastic week for everyone as it is just Monday!!!

Just got off work. I'm sooo tired and have a headache. Not going to the gym tonight like I planned.. that was just toooo overzealous. I will go tomorrow though. I'm going to put what I eat on here too. It's interesting to see how you guys eat, because I get tired of the same ol same ol.

Lindy-I did think that at first. I thought.. jeez thanks. But then I thought... I knew I was fat. Now I feel like I'm not so much anymore. It doesn't feel bad when your blatantly honest with yourself. I love when anyone notices. It makes me feel like its actually working. The swine flu story was hilarious. People have been calling me, since I am a nurse, " I have this. I have that. Do you think it's the swine flu." Oh jeez!!!!!!

Tiff-17 miles! INCREDIBLE!!!!! I'm speechless. You soooo deserved that ice cream.

Staccie- hope you feel better

Rayne-Congrats on getting that stubborn scale to move. YAY!

Today I had:
Protein Bar (190 calories), Diet Dr. Pepper (I have to. I can't do without. Not yet atleast)
Baked Chicken and 3/4 cup of noodles
Grapes, an orange, and an icee cup (100 calories)

I'll check in tomorrow when this horrible headache goes away. See ya!