Waiting on TOM. Should have been yesterday, but no. Hopefully today. Need to get it over so I can lose this weight gain. 178.6 today!! Yikes!!!

Did Bootcamp the other night at school. Was really sore yesterday. So we did Cardio MAx last night. Man...not doing those DVD's all summer shows.

Lord have mercy!! I know TOM is in the house but 180.6 today...really??? You have got to be kidding. That is like a 7 pound gain. Unthinkable. Guess I will have to wait and see what the next week holds. Gonna work out like a madman and see if I can at least get back down to below 175. Crap!!!

Hi-really feeling the pressure of being new at work and only having someone with me one day a week training me--it leaves a lot for me to figure out on my own and I feel so far behind. I'm not sure what to do about it?!

I have to start making my workouts--I am planning on going to my 6:30 pm Zumba class tomorrow night.

Mindy: Are you still logging your food and keeping track of your calories/fat? I know I need to get back into that happen--and I"m going to right now.

Angela: How is it going with you?

Hi Ladies, I made it to a workout last night! Yeah me!! I went to Zumba and it sure did feel good to move and sweat.

My food is going really well for the week and I feel better; more energy.

Did anyone watch the Biggest Loser last night? I just love Bob--he's hard when he needs to be to get results but he knows how far to go and he is so encourging even when he is pushing you.

When they were showing the favorite foods that some of the contestants received and I saw them I could relate...and I thought "why would I put that in my body". Also, the real age segment really got me to thinking as well. I'm reflecting on those things in my journal to keep me motivated this week.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

Back to doing some heavy duty DVD's. I worked hard tonight. I am pissed that I gained 7...yep7..pounds before TOM. How can that even happen. Now I want them gone...like now!!! I am begining to feel like I will always be in the 170's someplace. Distressing.

Hi Ladies,

I am happy to report a 1.75 lb loss on Thursday's TOPS weigh-in.

Also, I don't know if Mindy and Kelly saw on FB but I had a health scare this past week.

I went on Sept 29 to get my routine mamo and got a call on Sept 30 that something showed up and they needed to get a better look. Talk about freaked out!! I had a diagnostic mamo on Oct 1. They were trying to get a better look and see why the density in my right breast looked different than the year before. They couldn't see through the density using the diagnostic mamo and then took me in for a ultrasound of the breast. The tech could not see anything popping out, so the radiologist came in and confirmed that there was nothing under the density that showed suspicious. I will have a recheck in 6 months. I'm glad they did the ultrasound, it gives a much better look.

I told my husband this is a wake up call. I've got 6 months to get some weight off, my goal is 30 lbs. Extra weight, means extra estrogen and that can contribute to breast cancer. Also, I am going to use exercise, prayer and meditation regulary to help me with stress..my stress level has been very high for over a year--high stress leads to many disease.

I hope you are having a great weekend. Plan to stay on your plan. Come and post everyday. It will put our weight-loss desires in the forfront of our lives and we can then commit to it each day.

Mindy: I think once you get a week or so under your belt of those DVD's you will see the weight come off. Also, I would encourge you to post your food and calories and fat intake every day here so you can be sure that you are getting enough calories and your fat intake is within range..and hopefully that will help you to see all your efforts and how it is paying off for your health and weight-loss effort.

Angela: How are you? What is going on?

Kelly: Would love to hear from you!

Hi! Where is everyone?

I'm doing good with the food. I even talked myself out of a pre-dinner snack and just waited until it was time to eat...and I didn't die! lol

Exercise not there yet..but I am going to Zumba tomorrow night. I'm trying to get things caught up at home and get into a afterwork schedule that allows me to go to the Y and still have time at home to get things done.

Hope to see everyone here!

Ladies,
Not been doing well here. I got down to 200 a few days ago(sooo close) and then back up to 204.5 today. I know I've had a bad couple of weeks. TOM was horrible, cravings too.Not feeling well, busy evenings, and warm, rainy weather all contributed to the problem. I do well for a few weeks and then BAM, I fall off the wagon a little and have to get back on, but at least I do get back on, right? Anyway, I walked 1.5 miles tonight. The weather is better, but most of the yards in my neighborhood were cut today, so I would have kept walking, but the fresh cut grass was aggrevating my allergies and asthma, so I came in and had to use my inhaler, which I very rarely use. I guess I need to take a zyrtec on Mondays if I'm planning on walking the neighborhood. I got a new DVD last week. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm looking forward to it. It's a Walk Away The Pounds one.
Susie- I'm sorry to hear about your health scare, but on the other hand, glad it was just a scare and not something more serious. I've actually never had a mammo, but it is something that worries me a little. Luckily, I don't have a family history, but my breasts are large and dense, so I'm thinking of starting earlier than the typical 40 or 50. It's just another thing to add to my list of things to get checked out as soon as I have $ and insurance again.

Well girls it is breast cancer awareness month. take care of em. I need to have the Brca gene test done. My mom has the bad gene.

177's. YUCK!! WHY??

Hi Ladies,

I made it to Zumba on Tuesday..I lOVE that workout. Now I just got to get into the habit of daily workouts. I keep trying and I plan and then I let other things creep in there.

I had a migrane yesterday and still have it a bit today..going to the chriopractor after work..that always takes care of it. So, I didn't work out last night..just couldn't do it with my head pounding that way all day.

I'll see tonight what the verdict is at TOPS.

My food is going really well and I'm just so amazed at how much better I feel without being stuffed all the time and filling up on sugar and junk and how I crave veggies and protein when not stuffed with the other junk.

Angela: You are still so very close to that 199..don't give up..and I'm so proud of you for getting back on that wagon.

Mindy: Hope TOM arrives soon and you see that WHOOSH. That is scare about your mom having the gene. I have a friend who had breast cancer last year and they tested here for that gene...and she doesn't have it...isn't that strange?

For sure ladies take care of the ta tas. Regular monthly exams, and then testing when appropriate as well. Also, losing weight is helpful, eating healthy and exercise..all of that lowers the risk.

See you all tomorrow--which is my 22nd wedding anniversary!

Just got in from a nice walk. Went 2.52 miles, my longest distance yet. I got a later start last night and only did 1.35 miles. it got too dark for my liking. Even though it's a safe neighborhood and there are street lights, I guess I just don't really care to walk by myself in the dark. So, I got an earlier start tonight and walked longer before it got too dark. The weather is great with a cool breeze.
Happy Anniversary Susie!

So today, I was totally off the wagon with food...I'll be back on tomorrow.

We had a lovely anniversary day---we took off from work and just spent the day together doing some shopping, eating, sleeping in.....very nice day.

Angela: Good for you for walking. I don't like to walk in the dark eithier.

This has been on very full weekend. I told my husband that it is the last weekend I overschedule. While we are doing a lot of fun things I haven't had much time to myself just to check-in with me. I'm eating on the run, no ideas of the calories I might be taking in and no formal exercise.

Today we are going to church and then to the Saukraut Festival in Waynesville, OH. It's going to be packed! We are having 80 degree weather in Ohio this weekend. It's just beautiful out. No humidty and a lot of sunshine. At least at the festival I will be standing a lot and walking a lot. There are over 500 vendors there every year. I'm looking for a winter-theme painted sled to put on my sled or snow shovel to decorate my pourch for the winter season. Who knos what else I might find!

Even though we have been busy my DH has been a great help to me this weekend and the house is clean and the laundry almost done-only one more load. We need to go to the grocery but that will be after we return to the festival. I am looking forward to having myself a baked potato ith saurkraut at the festival.

Monday ladies, I"m back to logging my food, recorrding the calories and maybe even the fat grams and back to formal workouts.

Looking forward to seeing how you all are doing this weekend and what you plan on doing this coming week to reach your weight-loss goals.

Well the weekend's over. I hope everyone had a great one! Nothing real interesting going on here. I am crossing my fingers for that elusive 199 this week. I'm still sticking to walking every night. It's not always the same distance, but averages at least 30 minutes and anywhere from 1-2 miles. I'm trying to slowly build up the distance and pace.
I have to admit I haven't been great on the food side. Not horrible, but not great either. I was in the mood to bake yesterday, so I made cupcakes. I'm trying not to eat too many, though. I tried something new yesterday, too. I'm a fairly picky eater and had never tried avocados, which you always hear are supposed to be pretty healthy. Last week I was at a friend's house and she has a tree full, so I picked a couple. They were ripe enough yesterday, so I had been looking for some recipes and kind of made up my own for guacamole and it's actually pretty good. I used greek yogurt, some onion, salt, and lemon juice. Now the tortilla chips are not so healthy, but in moderation, and I'm going to try using it as a veggie dip too.

Susie- How was the festival? I know weekend events can make it difficult to stay on track. I hope it wasn't too bad for you. This will be a better week, I'm sure. Great idea getting back to keeping track of those food numbers. I know I need to do the same myself. Have a great week!

Mindy- Have a great week, and I look forward to reading your posts.

Kelly- It's been forever! I miss you!

GEESH!! Things have gotten busy this week. Took Monday off to work on the barn...that was fun!! We are MEAP testing at school...huge deal. WOrking out late every night, but getting it in. Weight is up and I want to hurt something. I seriously do not know what to do differently. I think I will be in the 170's for the rest of my life. Ladies..Keep up the good work. Any ideas or suggestions...send them my way.