Diva How could anyone not think Justin was gorgeous. Don't think of your running shoes as wasted money- hun they don't go bad. They will be right there waiting for you the minute you decide it is time to use them! I hope things get better for you at home!

michie I LOOOVE QUEEN!!!!!! Freddy Mercury is just amazing, I don't think anyone has ever or will ever have a voice that could compare to his. I'm so glad there is a fellow Queen lover

As for workout music, some others are "Stonger" by Christina Aguilera, anything by Crossfade...I can't remember..my ipod is being worked out- it went flying off the tredmill at the gym a few weeks ago, thank god for warranties.

Morning all!!

Diva, I have seen you over on the Cool Runners thread too. I am only on Day 3, week 1 of C25k (last run of week 1 tonight) But I would love to have someone to be accountable with!!

Julz, I missed my Valentine goal by 5 lbs, but, I am much closer than I was.
Good for you for givng notice. That credit card deal was bogus!! Your kids are only small for a little while, enjoy it!!

As for music, I agree w Michie, fat bottom girls gets me moving, don't want to be one any more!

One more thing....

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY

Don't eat too much or you'll be doing a lot of and hehe!

~Roni

Good morning to all! So today is the big day and I did nothing!!!! I lost track and didnt loose one pound! I didnt gain eathier so......I am happy. I am very happy for all of you that made progress! Keep up the great work! Dont stop know that the challenge is done. I am glad that the bad vibe is over with! We all need the LOVE!!! I am very happy that I found this site! I am happy with every thing here. I need another challenge to help. I will stick with this one!

Losinitino7- I LOVE nickleback and doughty!!!! They always get me pumped up! I always listen to both whille I workout.

Diva- I am very glad that you desided to stay! I to always thought you where one of the leaders! I am sorry thought you are haveing trouble at home and if you ever need anyone to talk to you can pm me. I am here for you.

Meichie- Great job with all the cardio and weights! You do a great job! Do you go to school? I work midnights cause 5:00 am is way to early for me!!!
Check in later! Have a good V day!!!

My hubby, of course, got me chocolate! (but they sure are good! ) He's determined to pass me in weight...I say HA!!!! Good luck! I am happy to say that I did meet my Valentines Day goal of 192! I can't even believe it!!!! 180's here I come!!!!!

I posted a new blog about my lame job and the reason for my quitting. So, if you feel so inclined you should go read it!

Okay... we need to start another challenge. I know that SoulBliss mentioned a new one with whole foods/health foods. Soul, if you'd like to start the next one, feel free! Just type out the guidelines and rules, start and end dates, etc. I'm excited to start a new mini-challenge!
After this next challenge, I have one I'd like to try, but I'll wait until after this next one to reveal it.

You all have a FANTASTIC V-DAY! I'll be back on later!

Good Morning Black Team. I also did not do well on the Valentine's Day challenge. I failed miserably. Didn't gain any weight but didn't lose any either. And for some reason I just cannot stay on plan with my foods. I'm hoping when the eliptical gets delivered next week it motivates me some. In the past when I work out and get some exercise it focuses me on my eating and I put more effort into eating the "right" things.

As for music when I work out, I'm old so I like the old classic rock groups and songs - Bob Segar, Lynard Skynard, ZZ Top, Rolling Stones. You get the drift. In fact I play these songs so much and sing along with them that my grandsons know the words to a lot of them and they're only 8. Their parents think I'm a little short of a full load at times. But then when you're a grandparent I think that entitles you to be a little goofy.

Diva - I'm glad you're staying. Believe it or not you do motivate us to try to do better. We need each and every one of us on this team and you are an integral part. Now, get those shoes on your feet and start moving!!!

When is Easter - March 23 or somewhere in that neighborhood? If I've missed this please excuse me, but I think we should try for a bunny hop challenge. Let me know if this is already out there and I'll pretend I never mentioned it. If it's not, do you wanna try for it?

Hope you all have a peaceful Valentine's Day and all your wishes come true. I'll check back in later.

Oops I didn't see Julz's post about SB's challenge so never mind about this one.

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

So I guess the challenge is officially over. I didn't really set a weight goal, I just wanted to stick to my eating plan. That went well. The part I didn't meet was the workout part. I wanted 5 days out of 10 and only got 2. Oh well, at least I got started!

SoulBliss: Are you creating our next challenge?

Gotta run and get some things done. Hope you all have a great day!

Morning everyone!

Happy Valentines Day to all members of the fabulous black team!

QOTD: I have a little of everything on my ipod. But, I have ALOT of John Mayer/John Mayer Trio. My favs are pretty much all non-radio hits.

Julz - Morning fearless leader!

Vanetta - why do I hear evil in that laughter????? lol!

Minday - I like the dirty version too, lol!

Losinit - Oooh, Daughtry!

Hope - 2 days is great! Now keep moving!!

Diva - welcome back to the fold! Sorry you are feeling so blue. I am wondering if exercise would help??? I know it sounds yucky, but promise me you will put on your new sneakers and just walk for 10 minutes today - that's all you need to start with. Then, if you go for longer, that's a bonus. If you just do your 10 minutes, that's GREAT!! If it's too cold where you are and you don't have a TM, just walk around your house, use stairs, whatever. You can do it!

Michie - I keep finding all these Amy fans! I don't know....I just can't get into her.....I have a hard time separating her wackiness from her music, lol.

good morning every one I hope it is a nice sunny day for ya. I was going to take the dog for a walk but with all this ice I'm thinking twice about that idea.Will do a WATP tape.At least the sun is shining today.
Hope4Me- I also have a hard time finding motivation to get my exercise in I know I need aso hard some days with every thing going on. Your doing great.
Chiquita623-ZZ-Top is good motivation music my grand son has listened to WE Will Rock You (Queen) that he can sing it word for word funny how they can grasp things so easily .It is cute when he sings it.
Catibeans-I need to get me one of those flying IpodsI asked for one for Christmas didn't get it maybe easter or mothers day.
Mothermavis- Hello nice to meet ya .
Diva- I can't even run for 5 mins so awe some that you do the c25k some day I'll think about doing one.
Rain lips - Some thing about Nickleback their music is so upbeat easy to move with.
LondonJulz- I saw your photos and you have done awesome both you and your husband when my husband and I were both trying to lose it seems as though he lost quicker then I did.
Michie- I agree flat bottom girls will get ya moving.
Hsmomx2-hello nice to meet ya.
A big hello to every one else sorry if I missed any one. Hope every one has a great Valentines day.

Has any one try ed Turbo Jam? Is worth the money?

ceegee I thought I spelled that wrong lol I've never seen it spelled so I was guessing thanks .