Scales looked good this morning, which is good incentive to stay on track. My run yesterday was CRAPPY (which we had a smilie of a little face actually crapping). I did the full distance, but there was a lot of walking in between. Tonight should be better. TMI: there was a poop issue involved yesterday, which won't be there today.

I plan to drink tons of green tea today since we are still having blah weather.

Off to impart my knowledge to the little people of the house! I get all excited about geometry, and they just look at me like I have lost my mind.

Hey, bluezers! We seem to be losing our momentum here.....what's going on?! We had a great win this week, but now is NOT the time to let up.

Let's all think of ways that we can do more to support each other and keep each other pumped!

Hiya onthetee! I'm finally off work & relaxing at the computer b4 bed - usually I'm so tired I just manage to Post my Moon Miles & say Hi to my Atkins Buds b4 collapsing but thought I'd stop by & give you a hug for trying to help us think of more ways to be supportive.

Also wanted to let you know I've had "Pumpkin Muffins" on my mind ever since you mentioned them - not even real sure WTH they are - just know I WANT THEM!

Have had some yummy orange squash this week - looks so pretty and tastes sooooo good! (No, not as good as you - you sexy orange LOVE MACHINE >>>>>><<<<<!!!!!) But still pretty durn good!

I so enjoy reading your posts onthetee-even when I can't respond personally - I am reading along and enjoying my time with you - and all The Blues! Home schooling is something that I've always wished I'd looked into - especially the "rocky years" that started in late middle school of my oldest daughter. It's just brutal out there for girls . . . was this part of your decision?

Just curious.

okokok . . . gotta surf around and Post my Lunar Travels - not getting many mile minutes in this week - hope I'm not resting on my TBL chubby laurels?

ttyal!

Good morning, Everyone!

I'm up to my neck with my project today, so this will be short and sweet. I'm still 100% on-plan and the scales are still 100% stuck at a 1 pound gain for this week. Argghhh! Today's plan.....stay 100% on-plan and drink even more water. I might be retaining a bit.

Hope everyone has a great on-plan day. If I get caught up, I'll come back for a visit later on. GO Blue!


Please tell me there is hope! My 11 year old has turned into a monster....I don't recognize this girl anymore. Negative, bad attitude, rude to everyone in this house. I swear, I'm turning gray overnight.

Good morning ladies~ Well I never did make it to the gym yesterday....I just feel beat over here! I don't know what my deal is. The good thing is eating has been good, and I haven't just been laying around, I've been busy. I went to the doctor yesterday and had her put me on Seasonique, a bc pill that will allow me to only have my period 4 times a year! I am hoping this helps with PMS....I have it really bad every month! She gave me a 3 month sample, so I'm crossing my fingers that I like it! Now if by some chance I get pregnant call me the "Blessed Mother" because I have my tubes tied I'm hoping being on the pill will even out my hormones, and help with the length and uncomfortableness of my period. I had her look at my toe also, which is black, just wanted to make sure it wasn't a fungus, it's just dried blood that will grow off. Then I had her check my head for lice, I'm still convinced I have them, she said she saw nothing....I was glad to have a doctor tell me that! Today I'm going to my MIL's for lunch, I'm really looking forward to just going and relaxing! I have leftovers for dinner tonight, thank goodness....Well that is about all for me today, I really hope to be adding min. to the moon challenge soon! Have a great day ladies

Chellez.....come out, come out, wherever you are?????? Is everything okay hun?

Morning, Blue Bombshells! I wanted to let your girls know that when I stepped on the scale yesterday, I was down to 155 So, I'll be posting a 2 pound loss for sure this week, and more than that if my amazing fat-burning machine of a body decides to drop some more before Sunday! I've been keeping my eating on plan, hitting the gym every day this week, and keeping the finish line in my mind


Tina, y'know what? Even if you didn't make it to the gym yesterday, at least you're eating right and keeping busy! There's nothing wrong with that. Exercise helps but keeping one's diet in line is 90% of the battle! Having no (or few) periods is SO nice. I was on Depo Provera for a year and a half and while it made me an emotional basket case occasionally, it was SUPER nice not to have a period--I didn't have one for a year. I've recently switched over to the Mirena IUD and so far, I still haven't had a period (I'm hoping I'm the 1-in-10 who don't have one on Mirena ). Hope you had fun at your MIL's!

Rhonda, I went through that angsty phase at the age of 13. I would say that 11 is a little young, but girls these days are maturing more rapidly...so I guess 11's the new 13 (be afraid, be VERY afraid!). It lasted for 7th grade for me, then I grew out of it. Don't worry about that scale being stuck, if you're following your plan 100%, then just guzzle the H2O, being hydrated makes SO much difference! Don't worry about the scale, I'm sure you'll have a loss to show by next weigh-in!

Auddie! My dearest LC chica My day isn't complete unless I've heard "tales from the life of Aud"! Think we Blues will make it to the moon before the end of the challenge? That's a LONG way But even if we don't, I'm gonna keep posting till we get there!

onthetee, sorry I haven't been posting much. Midterms have my brain bouncing all over the place this week. I still do check over here to read, but I often don't have the time or attention span to post something When **** Week is over, I promise I'll be better about popping over here for support. Thanks for keeping our team's thread alive.

Until next time, ladies!! Stay on plan, get your water in, exercise and let's kick BUTT this week again at weigh-in!

There were only about 4698 reasons that we chose this, but you can check out my HS blog to understand more:

http://openpath.blogspot.com/

Kudos to everyone who can home school....it would terrify me! I don't think I have the self discipline to home school.....I'm not even so great with homework some nights!!! Talk about a full time job!
My oldest is a 14 year old daughter....she eats everything, sleeps as much as possible, has roller-coaster emotions, is very athletic (basketball at the moment), drives us all crazy...typical teenager (and we have 3 more to follow)
Speaking of which....it's off to school to pick up the kids.
Stay on track, exercise, drink lots of water....and have a great rest of the day blue ladies!!

I'm with you dea - helping WITH studies is almost more than I can manage - but "if I had it to do all over again" - definitely would have investigated some alternatives to Public Middle School for my oldest. (She's now 21 and yes, it all ended up working out - just many gray hairs later!)

Will check out the link when I can onthetee - still have my "Baby" Tess who just turned 10 to consider.

Hoping your knee gets better soon GirlyGS!

Enjoy your Post so much too tina!

Awwwwwww . . . I'm just all huggy today, ain't I?

Hiya azzie! Keep on keeping on with those mid-terms - you ARE burning UP the gym lately girl! Such an inspiration - (but so far haven't made it there myself in a week and a 1/2!)

There's always tonight though!

ttyal! GO BLUES! Hit it Dancin' C:

I'm here! I've been busy with school and I just got finished emailing the moderators about everyone on the forums answering my survey for my class.

Well class is starting! I'm so ready to go home!

This is my second day of not being able to work out. DH is 'sick' and as a true testament to his gender, thinks he is dying. (Doc thinks it is an ulcer to which I reply, "take the antibiotics and get over yourself".) We are taking a little vaca to St. Louis this weekend, so I still have to pack my stuff, everything for the kids, all the snacks and get the rabbit ready to be dropped at the vet. If anyone could use a run today, it is me.

So, I guess if I am not dead by 10 PM, I will do it then.


GRRRRRRRRR!

WOOOHOOOO! Down a pound. Actually a little more than that. I had gained early in the week after a high-sodium weekend and was up to 155.4 on Monday. 152.8 this morning. I moved the scale and weighed again, I was so shocked. Then I moved it to another room and weighed again. I was stunned. Same number all three times.

Now my ticker is not living a lie.

Good morning!

Another quick note, but I promise to catch up with everybody over the weekend. I'm feeling the stress this morning. I have my doctor's appointment today and I have my project to finish by the close of business. I must confess, I'm a bit nervous about the doctor. I really hope he can determine the problem with my knee and not just make an educated guess. I really want to get back on the treadmill and make those inches and pounds start dropping again. The scales were friendly to me today.....they dropped the pound I had gained for no reason. Now, if I can just get a loss for Monday's weigh-in!

I'm still 100% on-plan. Turning to food for comfort hasn't even been an option this time. Maybe I'm getting the hang of this at last!

Hope everyone has a great on-plan day. I'll check back later. Go Blue!

Morning ladies!

I had a talk with Suzanne last night and the chicks have agreed to let me post my research survey all over 3FC for people to answer! I'm so excited to see the results.

I plan on posting it in this forum first but you'll also be able to access it through each diet plan's board as well.