Well I did meet up with Billy last night for a late night romp HEHEHE. Only 8 minutes but better than nothing. My DH is out of town, so I am not getting good sleep. I can't wait for weigh in this week. You all mean serious business.

Amber did you get that laundry done?

Charity- Happy belated anniversary. Hope you enjoyed that splurge.

Melissa-While I haven't got all of my challenges done, I've gotten a lot accomplished this week. But I owe some jacks and cruches. How's the smashing going? I think I am going to detox next week to make sure I meet my goal of 170.

Erika-Where are you girl?

I think I am going to check out Leslie again today cuz it's soo cold here today then I'll check out Billy this evening. I am going to dinner with my Aunt and cousin today. Healthy choices of course.

Love - Way to get in that second work out!!!

Charity - good for you getting back on the wagon! my biggest problem is also letting a splurge meal, slide into a splurge day, into a splurge week. Quite frankly I've been on a 'splurge' since Easter. That is until this week

Melissa - good job on the 2 miles

Ann - Don't count yourself out for the title! I've seen your stats, and you're doing so awesome. I'll have to keep my eye on you.

Lindsey - if you're out there! don't think I haven't noticed how well you're doing! I'll be watching you too!


As for the laundry... yea, not so much. I hate it with such a passion. I think I've bribed my BF into coming over tonight and doing a load for me All it's going to cost is dinner, and perhaps my dignity.



Any one have any ideas for healthy snacks to take on the road? I'm ROAD TRIPPING this weekend

SORRY i've been MIA AGAIN but i just feel so guilty i havent been trying and gained 5 of the 6 lbs i lost feeling really down right now i know i should be here for support it's just hard when i see all of you trying so hard and im just not...........
Michelle

Michelle- Don't get down on yourself!! You're still -1 overall. And -1 is better than +1!!! You're a mommy and a grandmommy and a care giver to about a bazillion people! I just have little old me to worry about and it STILL took me the last month and a half to finally actually start trying again!
Seriously... you moms amaze me.


Don't give up!

Michelle, you can do it!!! You can join in the recommittment with the rest of us! It is a new week - you can't get down about the past. It is over and done with, it is time for you to move on. Look ahead! Besides, once you get back on track you will probably drop some water weight and get a bit of that gain off right away. Come on, you can do it!!! We are here to help! No more excuses, just get back on track!

Well, I didn't go for a walk, but went to the driving range with dh instead. Got some exercise and it was loads of fun! Plus, I am getting better, so I am not as horrible as last time!

Thanks Amber and charity
i knew i could count on you guys thanks for being here

Good Afternoon Red Team!!

Ann....oh you wanna send those teenagers over to my house? I can keep em busy! My oldest is a tween and I just dont see her being helpful at all! I hope that today was a productive one for you! sounds like you've got lots to keep you busy. And I'm really glad the popcorn wasnt a big deal in your day. Its good to have a treat now and then anyway. did you like the movie? We just loved it!

Love...Way to go on getting in your date with Billy!!! Excellent job woman!! Did you do those jacks and crunches yet? You owe em! LOL!

Amber...healthy travel snacks....well there is always fruit...but dried fruit.YUM! We love craisins around here. jerky, Quaker makes some yummy mini rice cakes that are kinda like chips, Those 100 calorie packs are great ideas, string cheese, babybel cheeses, raw nuts, dried cereal makes a good sweet treat (like cocoa puffs) I would just put stuff in snack bags so you arent reaching into a big bag of whatever you get.

Charity...oh driving range! Great ab work!!

Michelle...you cannot compare yourself to anyone else. This is about YOU and the amazing things YOU are doing. You've given us a little slice of your life so we all know exactly what you are up against on a day to day basis. Girl...I dont know how you do it! But you do! and you still managed to make great choices for yourself and be a healthier you. The great thing about a support group is that not everyone is on the same page, so when one person is having a down time, the rest of the group steps up and brings them back up, when someone is high we do all we can to keep them there. You know how hard this battle is, its even harder when you do it alone, because we ALL need someone to help us through the rough spots. We are here for you! The numbers arent the important part, the important part is that you keep moving forward, that you keep feeling better and you keep getting healthier so you've got the energy and the stamina to deal with that crazy life of yours. You can do this Michelle! I've seen you be the biggest loser! You are still down 1 LB!! Thats alot!! Think about what a lb of butter looks like and that is gone from your body! You can do this! Feed off that amazing fire thats on team right now! There is no way we are going to leave you behind!! So what do ya say? Ready to turn it all around again? Its never too late, we are going to win this battle...together!!!

Thanks hun I found the world's greatest team mates right here you gal's rock i will pull my head outta my arse and get moving again thanks ladies

Thats the spirit Michelle!! and let us know if you need some help unlodging LOL!! You rock girl!!! We ARE going to win this!!

Okay guys -- what a cheering squad you all are -- amazing!! If weight was lost on encouragement alone, this group would all be thin!!

Back on the "recommitment wagon" with the rest of you. I've been going up and down, but I'm sure if I really stuck to it, I would be down a lot!! So -- let's see what next Monday's weigh-in will bring!!

I don't know how you all keep up with each other, it amazes me -- it takes me all my spare time to just read up on everyone!!

Have a great holiday weekend and you guys make Billy sound SO amazing, I might have to borrow him from the library for the weekend -- can we be nice girls and share him??!!!

Well Shelby, I think there's enough of Billy to go around for all of us...

Getting ready to go out to dinner, will check back with you chicks later. Just thoguth I would pop in to see how everyone's day was going. You all are really great like Shelby said. We are going to be some hot Mommas by July!!!

yea we will totally be hot! If not hot, atleast a step or two closer to being healthy for life!

Shelby- my secret to keeping up with everyone is a) have a boring desk job and b) have no children!


I got my run in!! I sense a Red Team Victory this week ladies!

Good morning everyone!!!

Love, good for you for meeting up with Billy!

Shelby, I keep going up and down too, but I really hope to be down by weigh in!!! Let's keep this recommittment up!

Amber, great job on getting your run in! I really need to get back to running!


I am so sore today from the driving range (and from my "punishments"). Unfortunately, I think I have a couple of punishments for yesterday too

I'll check back in with you girls later, have a great day!!!

Good morning all you lovely Red team hotties!! Ready to have a successful day!? I bet you are!

I didnt walk!!! I was all ready to go out and do it and just as I was lacing up my shoes we had this big drama with my youngest and the neighbor kids, she had a complete meltdown which is COMPLETELY out of character for her, she's usually my happy go lucky girl. So needless to say I never got out that door. Which in reality is not really a good excuse because I do have an elliptical sitting right in the living room, just a few feet away from where I sat my large butt on the couch for 2 hours and watched Lost! So....I face my punishments today!

Shelby!....hey lady!! So good to see you! My secret of keeping up is, I'm on summer vacation!! LOL! I'm so happy you are on the recommitment wagon! Those extra lbs got nothing on us!!!

Love....how was dinner? Were you going out for a special occasion or just because? Thats so nice of you to share Billy, personally I've never met the fella! But hey for 8 minutes I might be willing to cheat on my Bob!

Amber....way to go on your run!!! You rock!

Charity...just think, its a GOOD sore!

Have a FANTASTIC day Red team!! Keep shining everyone!! And for those MIA RED team members, we sure would like to hear whats going on with you! Lindsay, Danielle, Karen, Erika, LittleBlueCat, Angie, Tanya...just to name a few!! Where are ya girls?

~melissa