Looks like we lost a lot of posts. Today is day 5 will check back in later.

Day 5
All challenges complete

Wow did we ever. Day 4 - both challenges done. I really want to EAT tonihgt. Will try to make good choices after I shower. Just got done doing 3 miles in the humidity, and I am slimy!!

Hope to hear from you all soon

Hello. Am I going crazy or are a whole bunch of posts MISSING? It goes from May 22 to today. I've been lurking, so I kind of know whats going on...
Jolly, congrats on the Tri!!! It looks like a lot of fun. And I agree with Red..I remember the post when you were referring to yourself as unattractive....so NOT true. You have inspired me to do a triathlon too, there's one in July, but I'm thinking next year for that one. Maybe I can find something in early fall, I might be ready then. I have started a training program which should have me running a 10 mile run by the end of the summer. I'd like this to be my challenge, but I'm not sure that will work, since there are days I'll need to juggle around due to some short trips we are taking. So I'll leave it at 30 min of exercise.
Anyway, made my first swimsuit appearance of the summer and it was not pretty. I actually thought about NOT going to the pool party because of my fatness. That is so unfair to my kids, so of course I went, but I was sure hoping some excuse would come up. Ughh.
Well, my brother's on his way over for dinner. Chat with you soon!

Red - you crack me up!!!!

".oh, let's get rid of this thread, the one with that balloon person who hasn't made any progress despite 5 YEARS of challenges!"

LOLOL

Anyway!
I'm up for a new challenge!
21 days of food before 10:00 - completed! Wooooohoooo
day 20 - fruit <heck - I did 2 today - melon and dates>
i messed up on the writing food down one, but i did it now for tomorrow, so day 1 - write food down the night BEFORE

I'm keeping eating before 10 as a challenge - there were many a time these past 3 weeks that I did it knowing that I had a challenge to meet, so I'm up for it again.

Also - the writing food one is sooooo hard, so I'm making it a level 3, and I'll keep it at that for now!

So hello everyone and great to see you again!

I've been on my training program for 4 days, so...
30 min exercise, Day 4, 2 pauses left.

Congrats Miriam, on completing your challenge!!!
Way to keep at it!

I just found out today that my gym is having a "transformation" contest. If I went there more than once a month, maybe I could have entered it!! The grand prize is $600!! That's a lot of motivation. They are about halfway through it, so maybe next time. Although I'm hoping to have done some transforming before then, enough to not have to enter the contest. There! More motivation!
Ok, we are off to a party tonight. Have a great week-end everyone!

Hey all. I just couldn't post last night. I was really craving I was just going to take the pause, and go nuts. But, due to the weather yesterday, we are going to try to run today instead. I knew how I would feel if I didn't eat healthy, so went to bed instead. I have to work from 6a-noon, so got up at 2:30a so I could get my gym workout in first. Kept me away from the food.

Thank goodness, only 4-5 more years until a more M-F job!

I made myself come post this morning. When I start slipping away, that is when my healthy choices start slipping too. Not a good idea.

So Day 5 of my challenges was met yesterday. Here's to day 6 today. Will try to check in tonight. Have a great day all.

Oh yeah - I do need to change my thinking about eating. I think the total number of calories I have set for myself is appropriate. But I find myself kind of "banking" them during the day, so more for nighttime (I do love me some carbs for dinner). Problem is that this leaves me not properly fueled for my nighttime runs. And if I try to grab a snack at the last minute. . .. well, let's just say the run becomes a "moving experience." Yes, I wish I could take a pill, and lose all the weight overnight. However, the long term goal is to be healthy, strong, and athletic. I can't do that if I don't eat right. Things to think about.

I ate a square of chocolate! That certainly wasn't OP, but a victory nonetheless, because I don't remember the last time I ate a SQURE and not a WHOLE BAR!! lol

Anyway -
Day 1 - food before 10
Day 1 - plan the night before

good for you Jolly for going to the bed and not to the food!

Apple - the gym thingie sounds cool - wish mine had some more motivation! The only motivation I have there is a TV (which I don't have at home) and showers with better water pressure than what I have at home

Red - are you a calorie counter? how do you count the juice? Do you ever add beets to your carrot juice? I eat shredded raw beets for my iron, as I am constantly anemic (yaya vegetarianism :P)

30 min exercise, Day 6, 2 pauses left.
I had forgotten to check off one day on my training calendar, so I'm done with day 6! Yea!

Hey all. My technological challenges strike again! I bought a new MP3 player, so I could have tunes with my workout. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to be going from my computer to the player the way it is supposed to I have issues.

Tomorrow is my makeover. Woo hoo. See what i look like after. Apple, Red - I just don't see cute when I look in the mirror. Most days, I see Chris Farley. In Beverly Hills Ninja. Rarely do I look in the mirror and say 'Not bad chica!' I have never felt attractive. I don't expect to turn into Jessica Simpson, just want to be fit, and proud of what i can do.

I really need to go run tonight. Many excuses though - a) weather is bad. b) no tunes. c) Don't think I can stay up until my sister might get here - I was up at 2:30 so I could get my gym workout in before work at 6a. I'm beat!

So, we will see if I have to take a pause on following my workout schedule. I have to say Red, that I am slowly becoming a weight training junkie. I am really noticing the changes this time.

Well, if I lose 1 pound next week, I will earn my facial. I decided to go splurge on a pair of Tommy jeans when I get to 215. They make even my big butt look good, and I need the mental lift, even though I don't want to spend a huge amount of money on clothes as I downsize. But a few awesome pieces here and there are worth it.

That's about all for now. Wish me luck with the tunes.

Day 7
All challenges complete

Sorry, no time to chat today. Just got home a bit ago from our wonderful weekend away from everyone lol. The kids did a pretty good job keeping the house tidy. I went room to room and did a few things but that was about it. I still have a trunk full of food to bring in the house and put away and 3 loads of laundry to do before I hit the bed. Chat with everyone tomorrow.

Miriam
WAY TO GO

Red
Thanks. I am finally starting to see some real difference. The weight is coming off very slowly now. Guess that is pretty usual when you get close to goal. Now is the time for me to really stick with it. All this was pretty easy when I was seeing a drop in the scale every weigh in. Now I might go a couple of weeks before I see one if I even see one then.

Shy, just don't lose sight of the fact you have lost 50 pounds! That is amazing!!!

I had to take pauses yesterday. I did not get out and run - storm kicked in again, and I didn't think I wanted to be rnning in it for some reason. Then, started eating. Now, my house is fairly low on binge items, and I didn't go out for any, so it didn't get totally out of control. Just enough that my stomach was upset, I had a sugar headache, and felt guilty as you know what. I finally stopped myself, brushed my teeth, and when the storm kicked out my cable, did my yoga tape. Here's to a better day. I know I was eating because I was bored and overtired too, but just did not choose to do better.

Here's to a better day.