[Angela_aka_Alice]

Hey gang--

After swearing to check in more often, I've had terribly spotty internet access all week (at work--sigh). Also spent most of this week preparing my "retention portfolio"...I'm not up for tenure until next year, but until then I have to document everything I do in order to "apply" for another year of employment... no worries, I know I'll be retained and all, but just a TON of work, and it's also the first week of classes, so everyone here is sort of out of their heads. Trying to stay OP... doing okay with food, but haven't exercised in a day or two. Guess I'd better go back and renew my contract with myself for 2005....

Thin: Hope you and hubbie enjoyed the ritzy dinner. I actually dined at The Ritz over Christmas… had the best asparagus I’ve ever eaten. Happy b-day a little late.

Steph: Hope you stay well. Everyone here seems to be sick too… we had temps in the mid-60s here yesterday, then snow and sleet today.

Mary: Love that treadmill at work idea. Hope it keeps working for you.

2Cute: Thanks for the inspiration to exercise. I will before the day’s done, I promise!

[MichelleK]

Just a quickie here! We are leaving tomorrow for PA and RI so I probably won't get to post till saturday night when I get to my mom's. I'll be back in NC on Wednesday evening so if I dont' catch up to you saturday I'll definately be here wednesday.

Have a great weekend!
Michelle

[blissful]

ok, I am up for this challenge, the years keep going by, and I gain weight, alot of it since high school, and that is not good!!!
So here I am, spilling my guts, literally, to kick my own butt into action!!!

I hope I can help inspire, and be inspired!!!!

This is going to be a long journey, but one I have put off for far too long...and time keeps ticking by, and I have taken way too long to do something aboout it.....

[thinthinker]

Don't Post Here. Follow us to "300+ And Ready To Try Again..... #632".

See you there!

[kari_berry]

Hello ladies - I am just popping in today to see how everyone is doing and update! I am so busy here at work - that I don't have much time to reply to everyone - but everyone seems to be doing great! (And that's always good news!)

I have been OP 100% and you know what.....it feels great! I do not have the desire to cheat, or go off plan, because I know this time, I am doing it for myself! This weekend though, my father wants to take my brother and I out for a "good" dinner at the Outback Steakhouse. I'll probably order a salad.

Good news. Today is my weigh in day! I last weighed in on January 6th and I weighed 315 lbs. Today I weighed in at 310 lbs. I am more than happy with my first weeks results! I know that the first lbs are usually water weight, but I don't care. It's gone...right???

Also - today at lunch - my aunt and I made it around the mall twice, and I didn't get tired! Usually my legs burn a little, and I feel like I am over doing it - but not today. I was fine! I must be getting used to walking again!

Food has been good today. A bagel w/low fat cheese & tomato slice for breakfast. Two slices of Turkey, 3 baby dill pickles, 1 low fat string cheese, and some fresh fruit. (double ) lol. I'm not sure exactly what I am having for dinner yet. Probably some type of chicken. I feel like I need some more protein today, and chicken definatly has it.

Well ladies - I am off for the rest of the afternoon. I may pop in later tonight and check back in! I hope you are all having a splendid day! TGIF!

~ Kari Berry ~

P.S. - I was just curious about the Detroit thing. Are people planning a trip to Detroit?