ok, So weigh-in was good tonight.... but the the scale was acting really weird. General concensus was that it is approx 3lbs light for everyone. (hehe the first time I stepped on it, it said I was down almost 7lbs!!- I knew it was wrong!) after resetting the thing is said I am down 3lbs, and I'm gonna take the 3 just cuz I think I can use the ego boost, and my goal for next week will be to not have to move my slider up

wow curly that was quick!!! Dontchya just LOVE a new car tho? Congrats!

Petra! Good to see you again. I'm sorry to hear things aren't going well at work. That sux! I know it's easy to say- but stay focused on yourself hon. On another note, how are the boys liking doggie daycare?? I was thiisssssssss close to adopting a puppy yesterday lol. Lab/shar-pei-poodle mix heheehe... If I don't get my chocolate lab or a Vizsla, then a good old fashioned mutt is just fine with me... but the time is just not right yet.

Val~ congrats on the pound... that's one less pound to carry around

Lexus~ Yup, journaling is a huge factor. I don't do it enough. The weeks I do, are the weeks I lose weight, and if not at least I'm aware exactly why.

ttfn all

PETRA: yep life is too short to spend it unhappy... with your background and experience... you will have no problems what so ever should u decide to make a few changes!!!



way to go losers!

Dee congrats on the loss!!

Curly congrats on the new car!

I had an ok day. I was a bit high on my calories.

Wednesday: 1892 calories, 816 deficit - 45 minutes curves

STARTING MAY 1STYANKEE-DOODLE DANDY CHALLENGE THAT WILL GIVE US 65 DAYS TILL JULY 4TH set your goals... and get ta crackin'on may 1st!!!!!

So we can set our own goals for this challenge? I think I'll aim for 1000 or more calorie deficit everyday and an hour of exercise everyday. How does that sound?

sounds good.... did ya have a weight loss goal # as well? I am thinking i am gonna go for 15 lbs prob wont make it but ..heck y not shoot high!

Well, yesterday I did really good with my food intake and I even went on a 2 mile bike ride with my daughter. It felt good and I slept like a baby. My daughter asked me why I was going so slow, and all I could say was "I am fat and out of shape, but bear with me and I will get up to speed." Today I got on the scale and it hasn't budged. I keep telling myself not to get discouraged, but it is hard. I have also told myself over and over again that when the urge to eat stricks up, drink a glass of water, so yesterday I was so full and bloated from drinking a gallon of water. I had to make my bed in the bathroom HEE HEE! Well, I am a little nervous for this weekend, but I am going to DO IT!!!
Talk to you all on Monday. have a good weekend.

Lexus sounds like you're doing a great job. You might want to pick one day a week to weigh yourself and do it only on that day. Personally I go crazy when I weight myself everyday because of the natural ups and downs.


Curly I'm not going to set a weight goal for myself. With the way things have been going for me I wouldnt' know what to aim for and would probably be very disapointed if I didn't hit it. I'm just going to keep doing what I'm doing and hope for the best.

Thursday: 1503 calories, 1222 deficit - 45 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes weights

Well I think the final straw is about to break at work. We have been trying to hire a new psychiatrist and they have found one they are interested in. She is coming for a second interview soon. Only problem, they are likely going to give her my favorite part of my job--the cancer center. When I first came here, I took this job over other offers because it was the only place that was offering to let me do Internal Medicine along with Psych, but after a couple years, that got taken away. Then I got the cancer center job which I have really enjoyed and they really love me at the cancer center but this lady is coming from Sloan Kettering so that will be the end of that. Then there has been all the BS with people taking advantage and this week something really ugly happened (didn't involve me directly but showed me just how nasty some people in my dept can get.) so I think I have finally had it. I need to wait until I find out my biopsy results after next week but provided my health is okay, it is time to move on. I dread selling my house. It will sell quickly but getting it ready to sell will be a big pain in the butt. I'm feeling really sad today as I realize it has come to this.

Hey Girls,

Happy weekend to you all! I"ll be thinkin' about you PIC's while I'm working hard. hehehe...

Petra~ Sorry to hear you may be job hunting. It's never fun! But, I have learned from my past that sometimes it's the best thing that could happen to a person. I'm sure you'll be doing some major soul searching. Will you HAVE to actually move? Did you already have the biopsy? I'm praying for you my friend. Please be kind to yourself.

I've been semi-offered a position at another small nat foods store near hear. My old boss is the manager there now. I really feel a loyalty to the place I'm at, and I have the hours that I'll never get at any of the other stores around here......... AND I told her I make about 3.50 more per hour than I actually do- (thinking she may finally leave me alone about "defecting")- and she thought she may be able to match it..... I dunno... if she comes back with that offer......... *sigh* lol... Guess I'll not worry about it til it happens (IF).

Lexus~ Hey, I totally agree with Val. Keep away from that scale! Some people (*Looks around, but not an anyone in particular* hehehe) can become a bit fixated on the numbers.... remember it's the way you feel, and the way your clothes are fitting that will really tell the tale.

Curly~ Yankee Doodle Dandy! Sounds good. I'm gonna have to think about what I can do there.... But it's a great idea for a challenge. I'm thinking I want to try a treadmill distance challenge for myself... like 100 miles?? hmmm gonna go find my calculator lol..

Val~ OK, What is a deficit and how do you figure it? (I'm assuming its the difference between the cals in and the cals burned?) I'm really curious. BTW, I talked to Otter last night and told her how you're doing and she said say hi! She is really thrilled for you and your success!

okies PIC's, I'll pop back in tomorrowish... Ciao Ladies

Petra sorry to hear you're having a hard time at work. Why would you have to move when you switch jobs?

I applied for a job at a vet yesterday and I'm really hoping i get an interview. It's hard for me since all my experience is in teaching. I really just need someone to give me a chance in a different area.

Dee you have it right its the difference between calories burned and calories ate. Its easier for me to figure this way since I can take into account my exercise. Plus it encourages me to exercise more!

Friday: 1646 calories, 1061 deficit - 45 minutes curves

I have what is called a "no compete clause" in my contract. I think they are also sometimes called restrictive covenants. It says I can't work within 10 miles of any of the hospitals I currently work at for at least 2 years after I leave. This is almost universal in medicine because they don't want you to leave, move to another practice in town and take all your patients with you. Makes perfect business sense. I suppose I could stay put if I wanted to commute somewhere. I've really wanted to live on the Gulf Coast for several years so this seems like a good time to do that. I sent my CV (our version of a resume) for a job at the Biloxi VA hospital last week and haven't heard anything yet--it is still early. I decided I shouldn't put all my eggs in one basket so I put a little info on a website last night that posts physician jobs. I didn't expect it to turn into a feeding frenzy but within 1 hour I had 2 phone calls and 3 requests for my CV. I'm going to be picky so we'll see what happens.

Well then, don't look back Petra. This chaos was the push you needed to do something you wanted to do in the first place! It's awesome to hear you are already getting such response. BE PICKY!! ......hmmmmm it seems to me I remember you talking about your love of N.O. when I was first posting here. (not long after Katrina hit)..... so GO FOR IT!!!! You and the boys will probably be happy happy happy... and no snow either

Grouphug: to all the PIC's!!!! Hope you are all having a wonderful weekend!

yep they say everything happens for a reason.... maybe this all happened cuz u are destined to head to the gulf?

I understand now Petra. Maybe a move would be good for you. I wouldnt' mind moving someplace warmer!

I had my cheat meal out tonight and we went for Indian. I had Tandori chicken, a samosa, 2 pieces of Naan, a mango Lassi & rice pudding. I was definetly higher on my calories then I like. At least I got my exercise in.

Saturday: 2704 (178 deficit) - 45 minutes elliptical, 30 minutes weights.