Ate too many calories on Thursday, kind of went haywire, but have been pretty good since then. Have been working in the yard most of the weekend, so that's been my exercise. Taking easy today though because at least part of your weekend is supposed to be relaxing right?

FL - Hope you're feeling better!

Timber - I step on the scale most mornings, with the understanding that my weight fluctuates, but it helps me stay on track. However, the weight on the scale only "counts" on Thursday mornings, as that's my official weigh in day for tracking purposes.

Heather - Just wanted to say "hi"

Patch & Legal- Thanks, stomach is better, but still not right.

I did good this weekend w/ eating, mainly because I was afraid I wouldn't feel good again. It's better today, but not normal. Yesterday, every time I started eating my stomach made funny bubbly noises, but I had to eat something. Today it didn't do that, so it's getting better. I've been wanting something sweet & I can't have it!

Well....came back from vacation last week and am embarrassed to say that I gained 2 lbs. I haven't changed my ticker....can't bring myself to do it! I am just pissed that before vacation I worked so hard to watch my eating and reach my mini goal of 179 and not only didn't I reach my goal but I gained. The only pat on the back I can give myself is that I only drank water and no soda or diet beverages. However, my eating was just all over the place and now I have to suffer the consequences. I'm still not back on track.

Aug 21
B= 2 c milk, vits, small bowl cereal
L= Jason's Deli 1/2 BLT, cup Broc Cheese soup, blue chips/hummus
S= choc chips
D=McAlister's Savannah Salad 1/2 dressing
S= 2 c milk, 2 cookies
E=painting???

Lazy weekend until this afternoon. We pulled everything out of the kitchen, prepped, taped and painted the first coat of white primer. I'll get to the second coat tomorrow. Didn't really plan this just made a comment that I'd like to repaint the kitchen and Hubby started. Gotta love that man!

It stormed LOUDLY last night! so we got some rain.

Thank you all for the warm welcome - It feels good to not be lurking! Here's to an on-plan day...

I did Firm's Body Sculpt Blaster this morning. Will continue painting when I get re-energized! Can you tell I'm excited. It WAS my idea! I'm sure I'll be happier when its done. I'm not sure I want to document this mess but this is my kitchen. http://i554.photobucket.com/albums/j...nspics/002.jpg The walls were red, then I painted the cabinets and didn't like the combination, so I painted some areas different colors so its been a patchwork since. I think I settled on a lighter color of the 'butternut' cabinets. The door/trim are original, but covered by many coats of paint so we are discussing replacing or stripping the originals. Opposite wall has a black stove and a beige fridge.

Heather, sorry I missed you. Welcome, glad to have you join us!

Annie, I hope the house plans work out. Lowe's can be a fun place!

Aug 22
B= 2 c milk, cereal
L= 1/2 Leftover RR salad with extra greens
S= handfull choc chips, cranberry juice
D= 1/2 homemade BBQ chicken pizza
S= apple PB
E= 30min cardio/weights + painting

Morning All, been doing quite well since last check in. The weekend did go good with one blip on the radar. Sunday lunch I unded up eating to much (this is always a very hard time for me) but I have to celebrate because once I finishe eating lunch i did not eat for the rest of the day and yesterday I did amazing. I am just so glad cause this has been more of a mental emotional thing for me. Usually on Sunday if I give in I just i figure what the heck Ill just eat whatever I want and start over on monday but then I end up off plan for 3 or 4 days and I am still on plan, although I don't know how many calories my the small piece of brownie I ate for breakfast has. So I will probably count it as 200 at least. It is so nice to eat what you want when you are hungry and not go overboard, very freeing.

FL - your chest issues sound serious, are you going to go to the doctor?

Welcome Heatherangel.

Annie - your building a house? How fun that would be awesom.

guac - dont be to hard on yourself, although I know exactly how you feel to work so hard only to ruin it. I am so sick of doing that I do believe it is helping me to stay more on track.
Penguin, always nice to have something done around the house!

Ashley- I was in the hospital in Feb., they did loads of tests & found nothing wrong. Thanks for your concern, sounds like your doing so well! Keep up the good work!

Over ate yesterday & today, that's ok, I ate what I was hungry for. I will be back on track tomorrow!

Aug 23
B= 2 c milk, vits, cereal
L= Salad, choc chips, cranberry juice
S= 1/2 can beets {I was hungry and it looked good!}
D= Leftover spaghetti, peas and carrots, bread/butter
E= 45min cardio

Taking a ride on the PMS train again. Feeling bloated and clothing feels tight.

Not sure if any of you have kids that haven't started school yet (most schools have started last week or this week). All of mine are home right now and all I can say is.....can't wait for them to start again! My eating and exercising are suffering and I barely have any time to post here or focus on my weight loss efforts.

Forget about gaining weight during pregnancy....it's the rest of motherhood that is a challenge! Making foods the kids will eat (not exactly diet food), taking them to kiddie places where there are non-dietetic snacks and drinks, taking them for ice cream, Slurpee runs, movie popcorn.....a woman in her 40s can't eat like a 6 year old!

I realize how much I need my normal schedule (with kids in camp or school during the day) in order to succeed in my weight loss efforts. I really feel like I am drowning right now.

They go back to school next Thursday (don't ask what genius thought of that random start date...guess it made sense to someone). Until then, I will just tread water and try not to completely gain all my lost weight back again!

Well I've made the decision to have back surgery in early November. I've been debating for several weeks whether to go ahead and do it, or put it off as long as possible. So now that I've decided to do it I have to keep the right attitude about trying to lose weight. My weak, lazy side wants to just say that I'm not going to be able to lose weight for at least 2 months after the surgery, so why not just wait and start over again after the first of the year, eat what I want and enjoy all the sweets and fattening stuff for the next 2 months. The smart side of me says every pound I can lose between now and surgery will help me heal faster from the surgery. That's the side I need to listen to!

guac - It is definitely hard to lose weight when you can't completely avoid the temptations! Hang in there and do your best.

Aug 24
B=2 c milk, vits, cereal
PBJ
2 c milk, 2 slices turkey {got shaky}
5 Guys small bacon cheeseburger/all veggies, 1/4 fries
cereal

We are a quiet bunch but it think its that time of year, everyone's busy!

Aug 25
2 c milk, vits, pbj
Red Robin 1/2 Cobb Salad
peach
spaghetti and carrots
cereal
2 cookies/milk

Aug 26
B=2 c milk, vits 2 cinn toast
L=1/4 RR Cobb Salad/extra greens, cran juice
D= meatball sandwich cran juice
I took a lot of naps today after not doing much yesterday. I didn't sleep well this week so I think I'm catching up.

Calories have been higher all week, but not terrible. Just having one of those weeks! The hurricane rains started today, so no walk. Figures, a hurricane gets here just in time for my B-day tomorrow!

Hi everyone. I've been missing, my husband was in an accident & he has a couple casts on so I am trying to work, trying to take care of him & trying to just keep things normal around my house. I haven't lost any more weight but I haven't gained either so I guess I am in an alright spot at the moment. I was hoping to have time to read & get caught up on everything but I really am just so tired I think I will just try again later. i guess I just really wanted to say hi.

I know hurricane Irene has been the topic of a lot of discussions on the web, tv & radio since I don't have time to really get caught up I will just say I hope everyone is in a safe place, your families & extended families are in a safe place & everyone survives without too much damage or disruption to your daily lives.