Walked for 1 hour this morning before work again today. Actually ran 1 block.
Need prayers about my food intake, Start good in the morning but something goes arye by lunch.
Thanks
Jayne

Day three done
I did 35 on the treadmill and 25 on the bike. I didn't do any machines because I think I heard somewhere not to do it everyday? A friend was at the gym tonight and she came up and talked to me while I was doing the treadmill and before I knew it the time was gone. If only I could have her do that everytime.
I have been extremely hungry today. I keep telling myself it is fat burning and just ignore it.
Jane,
Way to go, an hour of walking. I will pray for you about your food. Keep busy and do allot of self talk. The more you tell yourself what you can have today and what you cannot the easier it will get.
Amy,
Way to go. You know the scale will be good for you this week.
I remember when mine started kindergarten. It just seems like yesterday.
1nce,
I know you are doing good. How was the gym today?
TTYL,
Vicki

OK! Day four done.
I met some friends for dinner. I did great. Tons of vegies and a reasonable serving of beef. No noodles or rice or ice cream(which comes free with the meal) and I only ate half my meal. I will eat the rest for breakfast!
I went to the gym right after dinner. I didnt plan on doing the machines, but there was only one person in there so I figured-why not? I did Su,Tu,Th with weights, so I am done with that for the week. Yes Vicki, you're right. You are supposed to rest a day between to allow for muscle repair. I am getting some helpful advice over on the "women who lift" forum. I also did a solid 65min on the elliptical and burned more cals than I usually do. Seemed really easy tonight. Maybe it was doing it right after I ate that helped. Usually I go on an empty stomach.

Jane,
I know how hard it was when I first started back this time. I was hungry continuously. I think it does get better. It is easier for me now and I am in my third week of SBD and 5Xweek exercise. I could not have done it without the girls here though. Hang in there. You are making posotive changes.

Vicky,
Your over the hump for the week! I love being distarcted during exercise. It really helps. I am so impressed with how far you have come. It really keeps me motivated!

Amy,
Awesome! another day down. I have to hand it to you ladies with children still at home. You really have to carve out a chunk of time. Good for you!

See you all tomorrow!

2 rounds done

Day four done.
I will have to go tomorrow since there is only one day left. I will go sometime in the afternoon. I like to rest on Sunday nights.
1nce,
You are soooo good. We are getting so close to Monday.Your hubby is gonna take a double take.
Jane and Amy,
I hope ya'll are having a good weekend. We were busy today running errands. We went and saw the "Island" last night. It was really good. Made ya think. I was so hungry through the whole movie. I did eat alittle popcorn. I ended up eating a LC when we got home. My hubby has lost 25 pds and his wedding band fell off in the theater. Thank goodness we found it.
Well, I am turning in early. Stay strong,
Vicki

Day five done.
I am done for this past week. Start over again tomorrow. My hubby left out of town today. This week will be a challenge for me with him gone but I will do it.Well, I am turning in early tonight.
Vicki

Weigh In Day!
I am down two!!! Can't believe it. It should be my TOM this week. I would love to get in the 180"s.
Hope everybody is having a good day. It is already Monday morning for me. Another day of running errands.
TTYL,
Vicki

hey guys!!

wow! i couldn't believe when i logged on - y'all are doing sooo good!
everyone has lost so much and is exercising so much!!
the various schools around here have been starting back the last couple of weeks and so my workload has been a little crazy...but it should be settling down somewhat now. (at least until report cards come out!!)
i have still been struggling a little. my diet and exercise are going great but the numbers on that scale have been staying steady at 160...i was almost ready to call it quits and say that if it wouldn't go down any more this week, i was going to drop the diet and eat what i want and stay at 165.
but yesterday morning the scale went to 159.5, and now i'm all psyched. we'll see what it is at my "official" weigh-in on tuesday.
good going guys!!

Hi Gals,
I worked Yesterday a 13 hour day at work. Our Family Picnic was Huge this year over 700 quests add to that 200 of our residents. So i did not walk yesterday but i think i got my miles in with all that running around and setting up the event and taking down.
It was great to see all my residents smiling faces.
Back on food track today. I eat a huge dinner last night because i did not have time to eat all day. I have to weigh in latter today
Have a great week gals
Got to go to work
Jane

My calves are screaming at me this morning! I guess I really over-did at the park on Sunday, then did weights yesterday. I should have skipped the calf work. I guess I didn't consider the steps and hills at the park a "weight" day so I didn't give them a rest. And let me tell you-they hauled some weight around! I may have to skip the gym today and go Saturday.

Vicki! You are such an inspiration!!!! I am so proud of you. Look how far you have come! What a great feeling.

Jane-man you really had a busy day of it! I bet you are worn out. I am certain you got a workout in there!

Shrink! Your back! Yes, it just stops dead in its tracks sometimes, doesn't it? I am glad you pushed through it! Hang in there girl!

I was doing a 21 day challenge to stay on SBD on another thread and made it through. Unfortunately-on my free day I went to McDonalds and had a bigmac and fries. Plus I am on phase 2 as of this week, so I am really wary of getting on that scale. I decided to wait until next Monday to torture myself.

Hey all,
Hope everyone had a good Monday. I went to the gym in the afternoon and survived seven 16 yr olds that came over for a movie night.
Shrink,
I am so glad you are back. We missed you.Sounds like you have been busy.
Jane,
You busy girl. You did do allot yesterday.I love Picnics for all the wrong reasons of course.
1nce,
I am so happy your hubby is coming back. The support you have given me has been priceless. There have been times when the kids have drove me crazy and I just feel like eating bad and you are here to keep me going. Thank you.
Well, I am trying a class at the gym tonight. Wish me luck.
Vicki

day two done!

I could not NOT exercise cause I didn't want to get on here and say I didn't do it. So, I did it. 1hr ellip. 30min bike. Thank you, thank you Vicki, and everyone else of course. I honestly would have wimped out if it were not for my girls here. You are such a blessing. I hope you all have a wonderful day.

Hi gals
Just finished my morning walk. I think i am going to start some kind of weight training tonight. Wish me well.
Keep up the great job you are all doing.
Don't forget to strech, it will help with the soreness.
Jane

Hey all,
O.k. this crazy man tried to kill me tonight. In step class that is.
It was my first time in a step class. I think the guy was crazy. He had a mic and came up right next to me and Told me not to watch other people's feet because they may mess up. I just put my hand up like o.k. I am dying here so back off.
I walked out of the gym and it was pouring rain. I have never been so glad to get wet.The next class is Thursday and I will see if I will go again or stick to my own workout. I know my body hurts so bad. I will do my normal gym routine tomorrow.
Hope all is well,
TTYL,
Vicki

Hey all,
Went to the gym tonight. I did the treadmill and the bike. I am still very sore. I hope I can get through the class again tomorrow. I will go.
I had to get stuff done to start my new job today. I wore a 14 skirt when I went. I couldn't believe it fit. Some days I look in the mirror and think ..you can't tell I have lost weight. But, when you get in a smaller size you think the negative talk is stupid.
Sounds like everyone is doing great. Where is Amy? We miss you Amy.
Well, I'll talk to ya'll tomorrow.
Vicki