I know, I know, I haven't been here in awhile! I am sorry. Time just seems to be flying by and also, I haven't had much to say. I was not having any progress and wasn't trying real hard either. I haven't exercised in like 3 weeks. I hit a big bump in the road and wasn't making any progress. So, you can imagine my surprise when the scale said 199 today!! So, I
m hoping that is just the motivation I need to keep going, getting over that speed bump when I had been 201-204 for the last 2 months.
I'm trying to get rid of this nasty head cold and kind of feeling like crap, so I hope this is a step in the right direction, a positive point. Also, we decided to go to MI for Christmas and bought plane tickets this week. I'm really looking forward to seeing all the family, Kelly being one. That's going to be another motivator for me. Of course, the weight loss is for myself and my health, but it'll be a real bonus to look and feel good when I see everyone. I guess I should set a new goal for these next 2 months. Maybe instead of a number on the scale or a number of lbs to lose though, I'll set goals for better eating and more exercise and get back to keeping track of them both.
So, I promise to keep in touch more often and I'll add personal messages next time, so that this one doesn't get any longer.

Worked out at the gym with Kelly and her hubbie on Sat. Sore upper body ever since. Working out there with Kelly tomorrow. This should be interesting. I am waiting for my boss to join with me. I am really banking on the hope that this will be what I need to lose some more weight.

Susie- Hang in there. I've been there.

Ang- Good for you with the loss. Hopefully it keeps going for you. I'm sure you will enjoy coming to MI.

So that's wired that I'm the last one to post. Where are you girls?? I have been to the gym 3 times now. FIrst time left my upper body in pain. Next time waant a big deal. tonight I worked out hard. We'll see how I feel tomorrow. Any weight loss??**** NO!! Oh well.

Hi. It's good to see you girls posting. I had a busy week at work and just didn't feel like getting on the computer when I got home so I was MIA for the week.

I did have a 1.5 lb loss at TOPS. Would have LOVED to have lost all I gained last week but at least it was a loss.

Mindy: How GREAT that you and Kelly are working out together again. I think if you give it a little time you will see results again. I take it you are doing some weight training?

Angela: How awesome that you got to 199!

I am working hard at the gym. I do cardio one day and weight training the next, with a little cardio. Had a training session and learned some stuff. Hopefully I am on the right track. I feel like I have worked when I leave. The stairmaster is my new "friend"...NOT!! But it is very effective. Hope this is the key.

Susie- Glad you lost some. Keep working and you will lose the rest.

Hi. Sorry I haven't been here to much. It just seems like when I think of it, it is 10 pm and I really need to go to bed.

I had another loss this week. 1.25 lbs, so I was happy to see that. I need to get back to the gym and start to add some weight training into my workouts, but I know I won't be doing that until after the first of the year...I might but I'm not making promises. My focus for the rest of the year is 30 min of cardio 5-6 days a week, journaling my food and hoping that I keep seeing some sort of downward movement on the scales.

What's everyone doing for Thanksgiving?

Mindy: That stairmaster is a KILLER but it is effective. One time I went to the Arnold Classic and I was talking to one of the bodybuilders. He told me he did a hour on the stairmaster everyday...I was in awe!

I will check in more often this week.

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and is looking forward to the Christmas Holiday and then the New Year!

My TOPS group had a special weigh-in on Wednesday to help all of us make good choices yesterday--it seems when we miss a meeting due to a holiday we have a lot of gains the next week and we want to remain focused.

I didn't have a loss this week but I stayed the same and I was happy with that.

Today I got my Christmas decorations out and we have a new pre-lit tree this year. I haven't had a new tree for 22 years so this was a lot of fun!

I was in a major cleaning mood and my DH was very helpful in helping me move furniture. I spend most of the day cleaning and taking small breaks here and there. I still have my bathroom to clean and the ornaments to put on the tree...will do that tomorrow.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

How did everyone do over the holiday? I was pretty reasonable in my food..but I did have some wonderful things that I usually don't have! I just tried to compensate with portion control.

I did a 30 min lunch-time walk on the treadmill today. I have set up my work calendar so that on Mon, Wed, Thursday I do a lunchtime workout. I'll hit the YMCA in my home community on Tuesday night and I'm going to try to get there on Sunday's as well.

Looking forward to hearing from everyone.

Hi! It's lonely here!

I had a 1.75 lb weight-loss at TOPS last night. Every week that I have a loss it makes me just want to do it again.

Where is everyone?

I am dealing with a cold this week and have no motivation to workout. I just want to sleep and eat warm soothing foods. Trying to be "on plan". Which for me until Jan is to maintain.

It looks like everyone has left this forum. In case you make it back, I wanted to post some thoughts I have about each of you and wish you the best.

I'm going to try to find a new forum that will inspire me as much as this one has over the past two years.

While I haven't been as successful as I wanted to be in my weight-loss over the past 2 years, I have been able to witness how succesful those here with me have been and I know if I don't give up I'll get there too!

Ward: It's been forever....I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I'll try to keep up with you on Facebook.

Mindy: You have done amazing things! Merry Christmas too you and Happy New Year. I'll try to keep up with you on Facebook.

Angela: I remember that the last time I saw a post from you, I believe you made it to Onederland...I hope you have stayed there. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Kelly: You have done great things too! Keep it up. I think you were almost at goal? Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

If someone decides to come back and posts or makes a new thread, send me a PM on here and I'll join you!