Looks like I was the last one here, so I'll just saythis. being back to work is tiring and I don't quite have my routine down yet. I was 181.8 today, but there are signs of TOM coming early. Hope that's the cause.

Mindy-I'm sure that is the cause.

I agree that it's hard to get a routine down. I know mine is going to change a lot in the next month or so, so maybe I'll just plan my routine until the end of September and then look at it again. Or maybe I'll set expectations that I know I can meet and if I exceed them then that will be good.

I think I can meet a 30 min workout daily for 4 days out of the week and that I can journal my food daily and that I can post at least 5 days a week.

I don't know what to expect on the scales tomorrow so I'll just take what it says and move on.

See you all tomorrow.

Susie- Good luck in your battle with the big, bad scale. take it all one day at a time.

I was told by 2 people today that I lost my butt over the summer. I can live with that. I haven't eaten terrible today, but I feel like a blimp. I was still 181.6 today but feel like 190. TOM, bring me relief.

Hi-I am happy to report a small loss, I was down 1 lb. I thought that was pretty good since I did not exercise this past week. I will start back on Sunday.

Mindy: Doesn't it feel good to get compliments? I would say that you literally ran your butt of this summer!

Kelly and Ward: We miss you!

I'll be around this weekend.

Susie- YAY another loss. Look at you go. I am also hoping for things to settle back into a nice routine. I really need to get some stuff done this weekend. I didn't even workout last night, so i MUST tonight.

Still waiting on TOM and hopefully some relief.

See ya tomorrow.

Ward and Kelly- Stop in and tell how it goes.

Hi, I got my house cleaned from top to bottom today and I'm very tired. I had hoped to get my car cleaned up. I'll do that Monday.

Tomorrow morning I am getting up before church and getting my walk in. If I don't do it in the morning then I won't be able to do it tomorrow due to church and then hanging out with friends in Cincinnati for the WEBN fireworks.

This is such a fun event for those in the Cincinnati area. Google WEBN fireworks and you will see what I'm talking about.

Mindy: Did you get a workout in?

Hi--it sure is quiet here. I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday. Even though it will be warm for a while I always feel like this is the end of summer.

I must admit that I didn't get my walk in yesterday morning. I just couldn't/wouldn't get my butt out of bed.

My food has been good but I need to get that exercise in. Usually for me it's the other way around.

Looking forward to seeing everyone back here soon.

I am home from our little mini vacation. I was quite active there, but also ate a ton. I am looking forward to getting back into my routine. Oh, and I won't be weighing myself for a while.

I hope you are all having a good holiday!

I have been trying to get stuff done outside this weekend. I have made a little progress, just not nearly as much as I'd hoped. I have been walking and sometimes jogging these past several days. I am supposed to do a 5k this weekend. I seem to have slightly pulled a muscle in the back of my thigh. It doesn't bother me when I walk, but if I jog a lot, it will start to hurt. tyring to take it easy and work through it.

Tomorrow is day one with children. Wish me luck. First thing in the morning I need to address the fact that I have 11 spec. ed students on my list. that just can't happen. This should be fun.

Hope everyone gets back on their horse and makes some good progress this week. TOM started today and I was 181.2. Not under 180 like I wanted for the first day of school, but I suppose it is possible?????

Survived the first day of school. Have been busy as a mug ever since school got out. I hope to settle into a routine here quickly. I was 180 even on the scale today, so I'm gunning for those 170's again.

Hi--I've been preoccupied this week with issues around my current position and also looking for a new company to work for. It takes a lot of time and energy.

Saying that I have not been putting much energy or time into my weight-loss effort but I feel that when I face the scales tonight that is going to change.

I need to get my head and heart back in this game. I'm trying to figure out a way to do that--I'm such a routine person and my routine is so messed up right now and will be. Any suggestions on how to move on with this part of my life I would appreciate it.

Mindy: I'm glad to hear you survived the 1st day and that the number on the scales was positive.

Ward: Welcome back from your vacation. It's ok to avoid the scales for a bit.

Mindy: How are things going with you?

TOM has passed and I was 181 today. I BETTER start to lose something here ssssosooonnnnn. If I don't I will be pissed. Just finished my 3 mile walk/jog, so hope that helps. I'm starting to get frustrated. GGRR!!!

Susie- I know all about routine. Mine has been pretty solid still. Hang in there. Hope your weigh-in goes well.

I am not quite back into my routine yet. A couple more crazy days and then things should start to calm down. I need to get another part replaced on my car tomorrow (fell off on the way to Hilton Head) and then I have to take both kids to the dentist on Monday. I took my daughter for a check-up with the doctor today.

Workouts have been good - Friday we did a weights workout and aqua jogging, Saturday we ran almost 10 miles and then went to the beach, Sunday we rode our bikes almost 18 miles and then walked around Harbor Town. Monday was a travel day, no workout. Tues. I did spin and 60 min of cardio, Wed. was spin and power, and today I did spin and 60 min. of cardio.

My eating was pretty bad on vacation, but it's been worse. Today was the second day back on plan. I might be totally setting myself up for failure, but I am trying to do really well until Thanksgiving, when we'll go see the family (if we can afford the plane fare). That's 77 days away and I'd like to be fitting comfortably in my jeans by then.

Susie, I hope you have a good weigh-in today.

Mindy, you are soooooo close! I hope you have the woosh soon!

Kelly, how's it going at the new school?

Hi--The weighin was not pretty! You all know how much I used to work out and for the past 3 weeks I have not been working out except Zumba on Wed and yoga. It all caught up with me yesterday.

The good news is that it served as a reawaking for me. I have been pulled so far down with this buyout and worrying about my job and benefits and such. It's time to get up and moving again in all areas of my life.

Today is a new beginning.

Ward: So good to see you. Your workouts are amazing--I can't wait to be like you! I think your Thanksgiving goal is a great one. I think I'll make that a timeline for me as well. We have some friends who will be here then--I haven't seen them since June, so if I get busy and work hard, eat healthy, maybe when they get here they will see the small change.

Mindy: Ok..lady....TOM is over get to moving and look at your food and see where you need to make those changes to get in the 170's.

Kelly: Are you ok? Do you need a hand up to get back on the wagon? It's right here!

This really does take focus and hard work doesn't it??? My whoosh had better be on it's way. I'm starting to feel stuck at the 181ish area. I don't know what to do differently with food. Workouts are still steady. I do a long day, a short day.

Susie- Gotta get back on that exercise train. I know that is really the only thing that helps me.

Ward- You always amaze me. You ARE the workout queen. I'm sure your jeans will fit just fine at Thanksgiving.

Kelly- Week one under our belts. It's time girl!!! You know you gotta start working out with me. Some people are running the halls after school these days. It should be us. Well, maybe nor running. I know you hate it. But something D*** it!!!