Well It's one day at a time. Yesterday I felt the "need" to run. So I bundled up and headed out for 2.1 miles in the 35 degree weather. It was cold. Then I was sweaty wet and that just made me colder. When I got home I did another 2 miles with WATP. Today ia m feeling it eveywhere, including the scale. It went up to 199.8 So I also am up 2 pounds. Hoping that is it for me. This is that mid-cycle gain week after all.

Have a great Thanksgiving eveyone. Talk to you later.

I am looking for you all to return from you Thanksgiving Holiday. I got out for a run Wed. and Thursday. Did a little shopping Friday, but didn't work out. I am planning some shopping today and getting in a good workout.

I am hoping to make it through the mid-cycle gain with just a 3 pound gain. It went down a little today, so I am hoping to be on the downside.

Hope to hear from you all soon.

Hello,

I did very well on Thanksgiving and didn't over do it. It felt great not to be stuffed to the gills.

Friday I did some shopping and today hubby and I worked out in the yard for about an hour, just cleaning up some things in the flowerbeds, and yard. It was chilly out but nice and sunny and when we got to moving it wasn't cold at all. Those two things have been the exent of my exercise.

Mindy: I can't believe you went running but good for you!

Kelly: Hopefully things turned out better for you after you posted.

We have friend arriving in a about and hour and I need to finish getting ready so I'll talk to you all tomorrow.

I, too, did not overdo it on Thanksgiving. I agree, Susie, it felt great not to be so stuffed I felt like napping. I even got in some exercise. I went down and played on my mom's Wii Fit for about 20 minutes, then came home and kickboxed for another 30 minutes. Believe it or not, that is the second time I have worked out this week, and I plan on doing more tonight. I am back down a little bit, but still up to 190.5. I want to get back down to 188.5, then down to 185 so I can hit my 50 pound mark by Christmas. Maybe more???? Let's hope.

Good for you, Mindy and Susie for keeping things under control for the holiday that is all about food!

I was back under 200 today and hoping to get lower tomorrow. I did a 2 mile jog at work before coming home. Nothing much else to report.

See ya tomorrow.

Hi guys! I am back. Well, I have been back since Saturday but I am slowly clawing my way back onto the wagon. It sounds like you all did a much better job than I did of controlling the Thanksgiving pig-out. I think I have probably gained 10 pounds, despite only missing one day's workout. ick!

I am still exhausted, but I did a double today - Group Ride, then Group Power. Eating was on plan today, too. I am giving myself until Friday before I get on the scale.

See you tomorrow!

Hi,

I was doing so well yesterday. I ate a good breakfast and lunch and I even worked out at lunch.

When I came home from work, I just had to have some chocolate. I told myself, just a little--it turned into way more than I had planned. The good news is that I did stop, even when I didn't want to and I told myself that if in an hour I wanted more I could consider it--I kept myself very busy for that hour and I forgot about it and then remembered at 9:30 p.m. and I just decided to go to bed.

Usually I'm in a bad state of mind after something like that but I told myself this morning it's over, it's done and I will move on. I'm drinking my water--getting that sugar through my system and moving on. I have my workout bag with me for my workout after work tonight. Sometimes it takes a lot to keep on that wagon!

Ward: I'm glad you are back and I know you will be on plan soon..keep fighting.

Mindy: Nice to see those scales under 200 again.

Kelly: I believe you can hit that 50 mark by Christmas...come on...get moving!

Ladies, How is everyone? I am stuck in a holding pattern. How frustrating. Thought I would let you know about a new website i learned about today. www.dwlz.com It is a dieting type site that has a million restaraunts listed. If you want to look up calories when you eat out, check here.

Well I worked out, ate pretty good and am crossing my fingers for some weight loss tomorrow. PLEASE???

Hello,

It looks like everyone has been busy--it tends to get this way this time of year!

I ended up with the flu this past week. I missed one day of work. I'm feeling like myself again but it has taken a few days.

So, I haven't been working out. The good news is that having the flu stopped my overeating. I'm off the sugar once again and I'm going to keep it that way.

I really hope to meet my end of the year goal of a 10 lbs; it's going to be hard because I just don't have the time nor the push to do it right now but I"m not about to just chuck it all. I'm still trying.

Mindy: How did the scales turn out? Thanks for the website...it will be good to have.

Ward: Are you back on plan?

I have a offsite meeting Monday and Tuesday--I might not get a chance to post again until Wed.

Susie, I hope you are feeling better.

Mindy, have you hit 195 yet?

I want my routine back! There is a lot going on this month so I haven't been here much. My husband is wrapping up a project at work, so he hasn't been around home much, either. Anyway, I am doing my best to work out every day and I have been on my eating plan for the last week, since I got back from PA. My weight is still up somewhat, so I am glad I had some wiggle room there. I keep hoping to see it come back down, but those pounds are stubbornly hanging on.

Have a great Monday!

Today I did Group Ride and then Group Power. Eating is on plan. I have my annual mammogram tomorrow. With all the waiting around, it will probably take up the whole morning, so I probably won't get to the gym. December is crazy!

I hope you are all doing well.

I took a few days off from exercise and didn't count calories. I am trying to jumpstart my weight loss. We'll see if it did any good. Did a light workout today, just walked. Eating was okay, although I did have leftover pizza for dinner. I only have 2 weeks to get close to 195. Don't know if I'll make it.

Doing ok. I can't figure out why I am not as committed to this weight loss chapter in my life as I was last January-June. I lost a bunch then, but once I stopped being vigilant in the summer, it has been really difficult. I have only really lost 7-10 pounds since the lowest weight I was in June. That is sad! I have got to get with the program. My nighttime snacking is what does me in every time. We were gone a lot this past weekend, which means a lot of eating out, which means I gain back everything I work so hard for during the week. UGH!! Last week I got down to 187.5 one day, and today I am back up to 190. We'll see what tomorrow holds. This weekend is going to suck, too. My niece has a birthday, we have 2 christmas parties, and a hockey tournament that keeps us eating concession stand food for our meals. It makes me want to give up until after the holidays, but on the other hand I still really want to get down to 185 by Christmas so I can have an even 50 pound overall loss. I guess we'll see how it all goes.

Hello,

I'm traveling today, was just gone overnight for a work meeting. It's hard to stay on plan during these sort of things but I've done ok..not great, but ok.

Ward: I am a routine person as well...I'll be glad when it gets back to that.
I wish you well on your mammogram tomorrow.

Mindy: I'll be anxious to see how your jump start plan turns out. I hope you reach the number you want by the date you want, but I want you to look at how much you have lost this year and be proud of that as well.

Kelly: It can be hard to get your frame of mind to where you want it to be. Just remember that success is in the trying...when you give up is the only time that you can't succeed.

Ok..back to my meeting. Only 2 more hours and I get to head home.

I raced out of my mammogram and made it to Group Ride for the noon class. I also did 52 min of cardio after that. Eating is on plan and I am exhausted now.

Kelly, I completely agree with Susie - you've still lost weight since June so you're doing something right. Slow progress is still progress.

Mindy, you'll make it. Maybe not before Christmas, but you will get there.

Susie, have a good meeting and good job with your choices so far.

See you tomorrow.