Good Morning Red team!! Rushing this morning as my dd informs me she needs to go to school early to decorate her friends locker for her birthday. I love the advance notice I get!

Got tons to accomplish today so I may skip class, but that puts a krimp in my running agenda so maybe not!

Have a fantastic morning everyone!!

Good morning ladies~ Well I'm a lot more calm today. I got out last night and chatted with my SIL and MIL and they put a lot of stuff into perspective for me, so that combined with all your kind words really helped to calm me down. I didn't recieve a phone call yesterday from my sister though, and I really was expecting one. I guess she didn't like what I had to say, but I'm done holding back with her. If I feel it, shes going to get it...and I don't mean I'm going to be a witch everytime we talk, but I won't hold stuff in anymore. That only hurts me, and I'm done with it. I only got in a 25 min. workout yesterday, but I guess that's better then nothing. I had to help at the kids school all afternoon, so I just didn't have the time. I've been recording a bunch of fitness shows on tivo though, so I'm going to try one today. They look pretty hard, but I like a good challenge I may be going over to my MIL's again this afternoon to visit my twin nieces who will be over there. They are so darn cute. Not much going on this weekend, we're having some family over tomorrow night for game night. We love games, and so does our family, so we get together quite a bit to play My sinuses are acting up something fierce though, my head is killing me. I took an Aleve this morning, so hopefully that will kick in. Other then that nothing new happening here. I'm glad it's Friday though, how about you all?

Roni- I'm glad your feeling better...take it easy. Have a great weekend~

Countingdown- I really hope that my sis can turn this around...it would be great!!

Andi- Glad to hear your car is back. I hate being without a car. That bootcamp sounds intense. I would not want to wimp out though in front of two former TBL contestants, so that would push me through the class How cool that you were able to meet up with someome from MPM.

Rennie- I see I'm not the only klutz on the team. I swear I should just be wrapped into a bubble. I'm really surprised that I've never broken a bone. I usually don't fall down stairs though, I fall up them! I love oreo's...I don't buy them a lot because I seriously could eat the whole pack...and I'm not a huge sweet person, so that's bad! I tell ya everyday you crack me up one way or another....I love the "why doesn't the ambulance driving look like the ghost whisperer" classic! They never do, do they? Have a great weekend, and take it easy!

Cassie- Sounds like your eating and workouts have been OP so I wouldn't overly worry about the scale right now. Whenever I do weights my weight goes up or stays the same. Just keep doing what your doing

Melissa- WOW! Has it really been 3 wks. already? That went by really fast. Great job on sticking with it...that's great! When my blood sugar gets low I turn into a lunatic. I get crabby, shake, dizzy, all that fun stuff. After I eat though I always feel better. I think shoveling counts as exercise...at least shoveling my driveway does! Have a good weekend, and make sure you eat on time today

Muse- Hello...how's it been going?

Laura- I bet your glad to be home...nothing like home! Good luck at your race this weekend~

Mom23BC-Great job with being OP...keep it up. Good job on those step ups....those can get hard after a bit

Melissa73- How's it going girl? Everything good?

Well you ladies have a wonderful weekend~

Hi everyone.........I think I am going to be moving again......a little bit closer in town....then hopefully things at my house wont be so stressful and crazy like they are right now.......Probably going to be moving these next few days so sont know if I will be on much.....hope everyone is doing well!!!

Well Omaha is a tough place to live and I am familiar with moving to new places. No matter how nice it is there is no place like home. Besides Omaha, I have also lived in Chicago, Detroit, Seattle and now Atlanta. There are somethings I really like about Omaha. For one, the people are really friendly and smile alot. Another thing I like is the pizza. I do not know of a single restaurant in Atlanta that can match Valentinos or Big Freds, or even Godfathers. I also really like Runzas and Rotella's bread. Other great things about Omaha is cheap golf, drives in the country, 4 lane Interstate highways (as opposed to as much as 8 lanes on one side in Atlanta).I also like being to look out long distances and watch clouds moving in the sky or storms from miles away or stars at night. Plus you get to work out with TBL contestants. I've never done that one!

Shy-You have a knack for making even a fall down the stairs into a funny story. Oreos for pain,. Be sure to take it easy and let yourself recover.

Cassie-I bet those extra pounds are just weight variation during the week. Keep up the good work!

HUn.E.B-When I first started running my knees bothered me some but it did not last long. I don't know if that helps. Be sure to remember to eat!

Tina...I'm really glad to see the strength you are drawing in all of this and realizing that you deserve better. I'm sorry about the sinuses though, its really going around isnt it! Hopefully the aleve helped. Stay strong my friend!

Cathy...excellent job getting that workout in when you are sick! Just dont push too hard or your body may rebel! Keep up the great work!

Barbara...ugh I hate moving!! I hope it goes smoothly, dont forget to post your weigh in just in case you dont make it back in time!

Terapet....your input was very helpful thank you!! I definetly feel better today so I'll just see how it goes. Thanks for the help!

I said I was going to do this earlier in the week so here goes. Here is where our team is standing on Freebies. If your name isnt listed here its because you've not used a freebie.

1 Freebie used 1 left to use
bbybear712
cakses
countrygirl18
jasmine987
jerseymadchen
nicoyaangel
optimistk
pinksnowdays
skinnyvibes
tina30
tinkerbelle

2 Freebies used - no freebies left (this also means if no weigh in is posted this week these people are subject to elimination from the team)

buddhabelly
justfine
meechster2000
miss 1982
purduegal
txgal731

If you think there is an error here, please PM me and we'll discuss it!
Thanks Red team!

good morning ladies,

41 OP days and counting!

sorry I was MIA yesterday, it was a hectic day and I had no time to get here. I thought my school day was going well until after lunch. about 2pm my girl had a huge blow out and trashed my classroom, throwing and kickign EVERYHING in her way. Her mom ended up picking her up around 3pm. Then at about 3:20 (the time all kids are going on to the bus) one of my boys was mad that he lost a point on his behavior sheet during the day and he got pissed and started punching and kicking the door and lockers then punched the glass window, we had to put him in a floor management hold because he could have really hurt himeself if the glass broke. HE was screaming, kicking, trying to bite us and he just wouldn't calm down. We had him in a hold for 20 minutes long. I was sweating and exhausted. He finally calmed down and his foster mom picked him up, I didn't get out of school until 4pm. UGH!!! Then I had to get DS a bite to eat and drop him off at his couches house for 6pm. He brought my son to soccer for me because I still have a donut on my car and can't ride on the highway.

I took the opportunity to go to the gym. I completed my day 3 of week 2 c25k and I could have kept on running, it felt really good, i did an additional 25 min of cardio on the bike and 30 min of strength back, thighs and abs. It was a great work out and I watched the new Survivor during my work out! God James is a gorgeous man!!! LOL

I only missed one day and I can't even keep up with all the posts.

Sara: Sorry about your loss!

Tina: Glad JOey is home safe and sound! Thanks for asking about me while I was MIA.....I am doing well, still feeling a little stuffy and have a sore throat, but that doesn't keep me down, I'll still be at the gym again tonight! WEigh in is tomorrow morning and I NEED to have a loss. My scale finally went down but it's only .4...that is NOT enough for me! LOL That stinks about your sisters situation, but i'm glad your feeling a little better about it today!

jlblake: Thanks for the tip on the Yoga DVD, I'll have to check it out!

Melissa: Hope your feeling better! I've been a little sick myself for the past two days!

Sorry if I didn't get to you for personals. I just can't keep up. LOL
I have to go update the exercise challenge and our vacation challenge!

So I did my measurements last night because I was feeling a bit smaller and my clothes were feeling a little lose and since measureing myself on 1/23/08 in two weeks I have lost a total of 8". A total of 15" since my first measurments taken on 12/12/07.

body part - SM 12/12/07 - 1/23/08 - 2/8/08 - Total " Lost

neck - 16" 15" 14.5 " - 1.5"

chest - 49" 48" 46 " - 3"

Waist - 45.5" 43.5" 42" - 3.5"

Hips - 50" 49" 48" - 2"

Abdomen - 50" 49" 47.5" - 2.5"

Bicep - 12.5" 13" 12.5" - 0

Forearm - 10.5" 10.5" 10" - .5"

Thigh - 28.5" 27" 26.5" - 2"

Calf - 17.5" 17.5" 17.5" - 0

Total 297.5" 272.5" 264.5" - 15"

I NEEDED TO SEE THESE RESULTS BECAUSE I HAVE A FEELING MY WEIGH IN ISN'T GOING TO SHOW AS GOOD OF A LOSS AS I HAVE BEEN HAVING. So 15 inches in 6 weeks is AWESOME!!! I know my exercise and weights are paying off.

Hey Red Team. I have been sick all week but I have still managed all 5 of my workouts for the week! I didn't even want to get out of bed today, but I did it and got my butt kicked big time. I ran two miles *after* my one hour weights session with my trainer. The girl I ran with just wouldn't stop haha! I feel exhausted but I feel a bit better. I think if I had sat at home all week I wouldn't have gotten better any faster. So at least I did a good thing.

The eating this week was pretty awful, mainly because I did not want to be bothered in the kitchen. These are the weeks that I wish my husband was home so he could have picked up the slack. So I picked up dinner a lot and for that I suffered. The scale has not moved one iota. Better than a gain (which I was up 2-3 last week because of my TOM) but not great. I could have done way better. So I am re-focusing my attention to what goes on the plate and hopefully next week I will have a decent loss!

I am so far behind on the thread and I have about a million pieces of paperwork to fill out for my new job, so I am going to just say I hope you all are doing well, and I will keep current from here on out!

Hi ladies! I’m doing better today. Thanks for all of the support!

Tina – I’m glad your son is back and had a good time. I’m sorry that you’re going through this stuff with your sister. I’m glad you could have a good talk with your MIL and SIL. Thanks for commenting on my avatar. That’s a picture of one of my babies. She’s a Weimaraner. She’s hyper and spoiled, but also very sweet. I just came across that picture. I think she was licking her lips, but it looks like she's sticking out her tongue. It cracks me up!

Melissa – It sounds like you’ve been keeping yourself very busy. I have experienced the low blood sugar thing, and it’s not pleasant at all. Sometimes I’m so weak I don’t think I’ll make it to the kitchen to get something to eat.

Laura – sounds like you did well on your trip this time. It’s always nice to be home, no matter where you’re coming from! Good luck on your marathon! It’s great that you can do them frequently!

Andi – sorry about the car problems. Forking over the money stinks, but it’s nice to have a happy car! Your workout with Marty and Amy sounds intense. I’d probably be curled up in the fetal position by midway through! Cool that you got to meet someone else from the MPMU!

Cathy (Catway8) – I hope you get to feeling better soon!

Mom23BC – I hope your baby keeps getting to feeling better. Great job on the step-ups! I’m impressed. I think it’s great that you have added running to your walks and that you son is joining you!

Emily – you’re doing great on the C25K! I’m anxious to hear how your 20 minutes goes!

Cathy (Catsgetnhealthy) – Hope you’re feeling better soon, also. Good job on exercise even though you’re not up to par. I don’t usually keep on plan when I’m not feeling well.

Kari – sometimes it’s more like work at home than at work, huh?

Diva – I’m glad you’re feeling better!

Rennie – Girl, your fall sounds painful! I’m a bit clumsy and have had similar experiences. I feel your pain! The work on the house sounds exciting. I had some done a few years ago and need to get someone back at the house to finish up the details and do a little more.

Cassie – I’m sorry you’re discouraged. Hang in there! Since your eating and exercise is on track, I bet the (fish) scale will go down soon!

Muse – I need to get onto weight training so that I can build my muscle tissue up. I’ve read about the torn muscle fibers and then the muscles building when it repairs itself. Thanks for the reminder/nudge!

Utah – good luck on the move. I hope your move goes smoothly!

Melissa73 – I admire anyone who teaches! It sounds like you had a rough day. I’m glad you could work out your frustrations at the gym. Inches lost is always wonderful and 15 inches in 2 weeks is amazing! And I love Survivor and LOST (I think you were one that mentioned that last week). James is definitely a favorite of mine! Did it suddenly get hot in here? Wait,…what was I saying?

Cat – I’m sorry you’ve not been feeling well. I’m impressed that you’ve kept up with the exercise. Don’t dwell too much on the food either. It’s hard to eat healthy when you’re under the weather. Just get back on the healthy eating as soon as you can!

DK, Counting, Terapet, and anyone else I missed, hello!

Now about me: I’m doing better today mentally. I weigh in at work and my usual weigh in day is Monday. I have been also weighing in on Fridays in case something happens, and I can’t make it to work. I don’t want to miss a weigh in. I weighed this morning and the scale was down quite a bit more than I was expecting. I actually had a “this can’t be possible” moment and teared up. (I’m an emotional person so this is nothing unexpected). In the back of my mind, I’m nervous that this is a fluke and I’m trying not to jinx it. We’ll see on Monday, huh? I have upped my water and been on the higher end of my working out time. That may be just enough to keep me on the right track!

I have a surprise birthday party for a friend tomorrow. I’m planning on eating healthy and staying on plan. Maybe the potential bigger loss will keep me motivated! Take care everyone and have a great weekend!

Hi Team! I didn't get a chance to check in yesterday and I missed you all. I don't have time for personals today, but I want you to know that I'm thinking about you all--especially Sara and Tina.

I have a question for you all. I was surprised this morning when I stepped on the scale (unofficially since WI is on Saturday). The scale was up almost 2 lbs. I've exercised some this week (not a lot) and my calories have been okay. It's not that time of the month yet. This is really upsetting to me. I was so excited to lose 3 pounds last week.

I did have two off days. Last Friday, I only ate 891 calories because I was sick and not very hungry. On Sunday, I ate 706 calories because I was fasting most of the day. The rest of the week my calories have been between 1200-1700 calories. Could these two days be enough to mess up my metabolism? Could I really have gained two pounds? What do you think?

I will weigh myself officially tomorrow, but if I really am up 1-2 pounds should I take a freebie week or not?

Thanks everyone!

Andi - WOW - that sounds like an intense workout! I hope you are able to move tomorrow!

Shy, oh dear - I hope you are OK! Don't overdo it, and take it easy! A warm bath, some tea (maybe even a little Mountain Dew) should make you feel better!

Cassie - that has happened to me too. I notch up the workout and gain weight. It is temporary - hang in there, you will be losing those lbs. again shortly.

Melissa - I count snow shoveling as exercise. It is actually more intense than a lot of my workouts (yoga, walking, etc.) I don't run because I do have trouble with my knees. They are getting better as the weight comes off, but they still twinge if I do anything high-impact. Of course, carrying around that weight for so many years, hasn't helped me much.

Laura - sounds like resting your body was a good idea - so I think it probably worked out for you. I find airport delays and traveling in general to be very tiring. Sitting around, or even wandering the airport seems to wear me out. Kinda odd really.

Mom23 - wow - you are doing great with your running! You are making wonderful progress! I'm betting you will be running that mile in no time!

Tina - I'm glad you are doing better. This is hard to go through, but you have so much positive going on in your life - concentrate on what you can change, and be ready for when your sister does need you again. I will keep her in my prayers.

Cat - glad you are feeling a bit better. Here's hoping you are well soon!

Utah - sounds like the move will be a good thing for you! I will be thinking of you!

melissa73 - wow - way to go with those inches! I never took my measurements, so I am just going by my clothing. Sometimes I wish I had done the measurement thing.

Cat - hope you are better soon! Way to go getting your workouts in!

Karen - congrats on your loss! I have my fingers crossed that it is the same or LOWER on Monday

Jen - I'm betting that it is just one of those pesty, nasty little variations on the scale that we all have once in a while. I really don't think that two days of lowered calories made a difference. Many people cycle their calories like that. I have light calorie days sometimes too. There are so many things that affect the scale - just a bit of water weighs so much. Those lbs. will be gone in no time!

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Hi all - Just a quick pop in today.

I Upped my running intervals to 2.5 run and 2.5 walk for 60mins... I did 25 mins total running! Wow! Gotta get new running shoes this week.

-muse

Counting
The warm bath felt real good. I warm bath, a warm shower, a warm bath, a warm shower lol. That is why I hated all the oreos I would have rather had the mountain dew lol.

cakes
It is hard to eat right and get our exercise in when we don't feel well. Hope you feel better and get back on track.

jl
Weight does fluctuate. It is the over all you see not just one week. I don't think I would worry so much about it unless you are seeing 2 or 3 weeks in a row that weight is up. You may find next week the weight is down again.

ksk
I am glad to know I am not the only one that can't walk lol.

Melissa
Nice going, you are doing great. Sounds like you had a very hectic day. Do those kids have problems? Or where they just acting up? Losing weight is such a funny thing, sometimes it happens when we least expect it.

Terepet
Sometimes I think I was put on this planet to make people laugh. I was in a car accident 20 odd years ago and they told me I would never walk. With Gods help I proved them wrong. I tumble down the stairs is nothing lol.

Utah
Hope your move goes well.

Cats
You know, if you are going to look stupid because you don't watch where you are walking. The darn men around you could at least be good looking lol. What is going around is nasty. My daughter has had it off and on for going on three weeks. Every time she thinks she feels better she isn't feeling well again.

Tina
It comes to a time in our lives that we either have to get people out of our lives that are not either physically or mentally good for us or not let them bother us anymore. Sometimes that means telling them what we think from time to time. I have been told all my life I should live in a bubble. My mother would just laugh and say that would do no good. I would find a way to break the bubble lol.

Hun
His name is David Conrad. http://www.imdb.com/media/rm3515586560/nm0175633

Andi
Sure glad I am wanted for something heheheheheheh.