hi everyone.I know its been awhile since i've posted.i have totaly fell off the wagon,i am so disgusted with myself.i know i've gain a few pounds back.i've been eating things that i shouldn't have and i'm haveing a hard struggle getting back on track.To try and get myself on the right road i'm going to go and ride my exercise bike for a while.i have been doing so good and i can't let my weight go back to where it was..I'm starting a new month and i need to start a new mini goal.
glitterlisious,i really like that theory you came up with to stop that temptation.i will be asking myself those questions from now on.

Hey Everyone!!!!! Well I did not make it to the 5am spinning class this morning but I went to the Gym did some Cardio and than met with my PT Trainer so I worked out 45 min today. Today was my last session ,he is great not money motivated at all but really cares about me doing good .He set up a workout routine that I can follow until I rehire him....Since I have to pay for my summer semester I want be abel to efford him right now.Anyways, after the gym I stoped at Publix and got some talapia..I have it marinating right now ,probably going to have it with some brown rice and some steamed veggies.....yummi ...So far so good today...Hope you lady'z are doing good as well .I have to papers to write that are due tomorrow ,so I better get going. Thought I just let you guys know how I was doing...TTYAL!!

Feel The Rain,
I just read your post about a bad weekend... and i had the same experience! I went to a baseball game and had beer, cheese fries, hot dog and ice cream... and then went out and continued drinking... i felt so sick sunday and monday i never want to do that again... which i think is a very good sign, cause before eating really bad food wouldn't have bothered me! so at least now my body is used to healthy foods... and it does me no good to eat greasy nasty fried stuff!

Hi everyone!
My week has been extremely busy so far and it's only Tuesday! So, needless to say, I haven't been very good. I mean, I've stayed away from junk, but I am definitely not drinking enough water, especially now with the Nashville weather I'm experiencing. But, my weight is at 147.5 lbs right now, so I'm happy about that. 7.5 lbs to go and I'll reach my goal for the month. Can't wait. Alright, good luck everyone and I'll really try to update more often.

Welcome back 4amy!

You can do this, april is your month!!

This weekend was a bit of a slip already...turned out to be a party weekend...that went from Friday to Monday night...luckily I didn't gain anything! Woke up this morning on a mission...started back on my sweat cardio and very happily discovered that I can still do it (even with my new shoulder injury...courtesy of my kids)...so hopefully I can reach my goal for the month...good luck to everyone...here's to a fun AND successful April!

GO TEAM GO!!!!!

Hey everyone!

Sounds like most of us had challenging weekends health wise. But good job for everyone who has come back fighting!!!!

I'm doing so-so on my April Goal. I have to say my veggie intake has sky rocketed (think giant salad at lunch and veggies at supper all the time...) which I think is awesome. I'm still filling up on some not so great carbohydrates (sugary things....). I'm gonna work at that slowly, and I know I can cut back it's just a matter of actually doing it.

Exercising is great, it's been so sunny here that I'm always doing something, at least an hour a day!

jellybeanz, hey there so happy to see you, something was missing here....you! I really admire you. WIth all that's going on, you still managed to come in and post etc. etc.. For me personally , reaching out (except with my mom and dh) was pretty much non existent before here! IT's something I have and am learning to do!!! THe way I feel is, we have good times and bad times along this journey, it's natural and part of the process. IT's not always easy to come and post during a rough time....I remember a couple weeks ago when I felt I sunk, the depression hit me so bad and hard and I was so scared. I finally posted! said how I felt! THanks ions to the support here, I got a new wind. I always tried to fight things on my own, sort of a perfectionist in a way, and I realized that reaching out and being able to express myself during those down times were so unbeleivably helpful amongst such a supportive group as yoursleves! Aferall, we are not here just for the victories and losses, but for thos hard times.......which being human, we will all inevitably face. From the bottom of my heart, I admire you! Your strong , brave, and have so many beautiful qualities. Hey, I got my wish! my jellybeanz for eater hahaha . I hope your baby is feeling better. Sometimes things happen beyond our control, it's okay, you will get back to the gym when all is better : ) Although our thread here is titled as weight loss, it's not just about that, it's about us feeling good again and making strides towards our goals, weight loss or not! ANyways, in my glory to see you love, love you here! We will get through these times together, strong and smooth! afterall, the blasted ocean kicks up once in a bit! but then it's smooth again! : )


glitterlicous, congrats on the 5 lbs that is wonderful! I really like your theory, thanks for sharing with us : ) Also, bravo for resisting the temptation at wendys and making the choices you did! way to go! keep up the awesome work.

pigginpodgeyyyyyyy , hi : ) oh gosh, come , come! It was fun.. I took pictures for you too! lol. I will try and upload them to the site tomorrow for you ladies as an easter thing. My god, it was time consuming, but fun! THis one kit had stuff in it to make characters out of the eggs, like a tiger, butterfly, etc. etc. I got stupid glue though and had the hardest time gluing on the pipe cleaners. THey came out soooooo cute though!

Hi katyp , welcome : ) never too late to join! Along the lines of what pigginpodgey said about your goals being high, I agree...that that is quite an edeavor. I always would and do lose the most weight the first month, more than the recommended etc.... and I would always shoot high, just like yourslef! We all have our own unique individual goals here and that's okay. What I found, from past experience, is that when I shoot real high if I didn't get there I would get discouraged and just go off my plan OR I didn't eat enough and just couldn't last long term. I have set myself up for discouragement this way many many times in the past......getting so discourgaged if i didnt meat my very high expectations. It didn't help me setting my goals that high and that is the only reason I a m mentioning it. Now, I found a happy medium. I set them a bit high, but not what I feel is beyond my reach.........so that this way even if i get close to the goal it's not such a disappointment. GOsh I understand, Im sure we all do, how we all want that quick fix! I tried it so many times in the past.........ok im rambling again : ) I was just wondering if you hit sort of compromised and took it down a notch, to maybe 12-15 even? that way, your not setting yourself up for a disappointment or discouragement should you not meet the 20! I beleive in freedom, if you want to shoot for that, go for it! buttttttt. if you have to starve yourself in order to do it (as I have many times in the past) think twice. welcome aboard, we are all here for each other

nosnah, lollllll : ) sounds fabulous! you reminded of me of something. During my healthy so called way days, I couldn't imagine traveling without working out (loooooong time ago) . I used to travel often, and I packed my neon green dumbells in my suitcase to california! hahahaha my dh was furious with me when we unpacked! what's the matter with you? are you crazy? packing dumbells and all that extra weight? When we got back home, our freinds got a wind of it, and t hey teased me mercilessly for like 5 years, lol . I think back now and say wowwwwwwwwwww, I was that devoted! THey made me out to be an insane women though, asking why I couldn't work out with water jugs or something!

hmmmmmm, your going to vegas ha? casino city, free booze, your in trouble! lol. jeesh! well typically on vaca, when going out to eat, I would order chicken dishes, etc. and eat very light during the day. (when I was diligent). Something tellme your already stirring up trouble though, hahahah enjoy yourself! just try and eat light during the day and opt for healthier meals at night. One time during a cal. trip, I brought my rice cakes for lunch. GOod luck and I do hope you hit the jackpot


amyyyyy, hey there girl ah you! that a girl! get right back in the saddle! and you will, you will! I see your thought process. Amy, just one good day again under your belt will have you feeling better in no time! I promise you that! oh god, that last time with TOM when i had that rough time and slipped, I was miserable!!!! Not a fun place to be! THat's one of the things that helps me, I just absolutely cannot stand that awful feeling! Get right back in the saddle, just like you said.......tomorow is a new day! and fight like the dickens to make it a good day. WHen you wake up tomorrow, try and not think about yesterday or off the saddle except for how you will improve,,,,,,,,,, and you kick butt! ok? : ) that darn ditch we all fall into here and there has a powerful hold and its ****, who wants to be there? crawl out, get out........and give it a good swift kick on the way out and kiss it goodbye! say asta la vista! your history! today is a new day, and its my day! You can do it, I know you can! we all can! we just have to give each other a helping hand in crawling out. Good for you going to do your workout! way to go amy it's a chain reaction!

hi sunshine way to go! keep up the great work. SOunds like a great dinner!

bringiton, I have had to make a consience effort on my water intake too. It really helps me.

my twinsmommy, a party weekend from friday to sunday andno weight gain? lol I envy you for that! That's great you maintained, as for your shoulder injury............speedy recovery. Bravo to getting right back on track.

hi cats tongue : ) That's super regarding your veggie intake. I am working on increasing that as well this week. Oh, I bought these veggie balls to try for the first time, made of portabello mushrooms. I love portabellos so I thought i would try them out. I dont know, ok but not crazy for them , tasted sort of funky to me. Are there any other veggie type burgers or balls you ladies have tried and recommend? I am working on being more restrictive (or eliminating) beef for right now.


well, my day went well, and food plan went very well just that I messed up my leg again. Oh I don't know, this morning I was doing a chore and I guess twisted my ankle the old way (old injury resurfacing sometimes) so i had to stay off my legs all night! no exercise! I just posted my goals again for the exerc. challenge and am so gung ho ready to roll......I cannot begin to tell youhow I frustrated I get if my ankle goes bad. I am just trying not to stress or worry about it right now, rest it tonight totally so that I will be fine for tomorrow and can do what I need to do! I just don't want anything to get in my way right now. On a postive note, am handlingthe lousy grey weather very well thus far and you all have a lot to do with that! ty! Let's keep it going ! Tomorrow is a new day, lets wake up and kick some butt! The time is going to go by quickly , and with each and every successful passing day, we will be closer and closer to our goals. Let's keep it rolling, we still have 4 solid days before Easter!

Wednesday already! I had a good day yesterday, got my exercise in and eating was good. I need to uptake my veggies though, I havent been as diligent this week, getting in the fruit but the veggies have been left out.

Going walking tonight - getting a vcr from a friend tonight too so i can start doing my old aerobic videos again - hopefully jane fonda doesnt kill me!!! Im starting to get a bit bored of the gym, so Im mixing it up a bit before i stop exercising.

Im in a stupidly good mood today,feeling light and slim!! Im driving my colleaugues mad as I cant stop singing!!! Hehe!! Have a good day ladies!!

Pigginpodgey - I know what you mean about being bored with the gym. I feel like right now if I never went to the gym again I would be happy. Lately I ahve been using exercise videos too. I have a large variety at home to keep me interested in working out. My problem is pigging oput after work, but thank God I have been doing well with that lately. Hopefully I will do good with my first April weigh in on Saturday.

I hope everyone is having a wonderful day!

hey, speaking of exercise videos... here's my little trick so i don't waste a bunch of money on them... like you all i get bored easily with the same routines and exercises, so i get tired of buying exercise tapes... my solution? NETFLIX... i already had a netflix subsciption and they have exercise DVDs (TONS of options, literally tons...) and they are reviewed by members... so you can try them, keep them til you get bored and then send it in for another one, and if you don't like the workout tape send it back right away. So if you already have a netflix subscription add a couple of workout DvDs to your list...
Oh and for an added bonus every now and then i like to get a totally random workout DVD like salsa dancing or something

Fullsteam Ahead...
i like where you are going with that... free alcohol... so if i eat very light during the day i save calories to waste on alcohol and i will need to drink LESS to get tipsy... i love it, lol...
i'm not a big gambler... mostly cause i don't know what i'm doing and i enjoy my money being in my wallet... but it's my first time to vegas so maybe with some begginer's luck i can win it big, and maybe i'll split it with... but that's a big maybe

hi all : )

Day 4 of our month! I had a really good day again yesterday , keeping it going strong and I am feeling much lighter so that's a nice feeling. I didn't rest up as planned though last night and didn't get enough sleep so I am feeling tired today. THe dismal rainy day isn't helping. I guess it's going to be like this all week. Yucky! Speaking of exercise, I'm a bit bummed that I can't get outdoors for my walks. I got so spoiled by it last week and don't feel like going on my treadmill. I know I am real lucky to have it...guess I am going to have to give myself a good kick to just do it and get back into that groove...at least until the weather gets better. I am happy that my foot feels much better today, that's a releif.

Hope you all have a great day , let's keep it going

p.s - nosnah, maybe your going to share with......us? haha Hope you do try your luck on the slots...I hear vegas has some of the loosest slots. I go to conneticut once or twice a year at the indian casino to try my luck. I love the excitement! I am eager to hear about your trip upon your return : )

pigginpodgey, way to go girl! : ) keep on rocking.

wow...just finished my sweat cardio again today...my calf muscles feel like they might jump out of my skin though but it's a great feeling! I must say I'm very afraid of the coming easter weekend! I have been trying to stick to a healthy diet, I slip sometimes, but at least I slip with the healthier choices of bad foods ...I am working on it! Anyone here have a fool proof method for watching calories while in holiday mode!?!

I think not gaining any weight during the past weekend might just be because I have to run around after my two three year olds!

Netflix is a great idea...anyone know if it's available in Canada?

Well...here's to a great tomorrow Keep up the good work everyone...!

Hi everyone! Just wanted to check in. I had a great day yesterday and today's been good so far. I got my brand-spanking new pedometer yesterday, I'm so excited! My goal is 10,000 steps a day. Boy, that's hard to do. I walked my behind off shopping, then got on the treadmill for a half an hour - and ran after my girls all day. At the end of the day, I had walked 9,024 steps - SO close! I'll keep working at it. I love putting it on in the morning, it motivates me to do well. If I felt like bingeing or eating bad foods, I just look at the pedometer, and I get back on track. So far, at least! That's it for now. It's so great to see how motivated we all are! I love checking in everyday to see what everyone's up to!