Good Morning Ladies and Happy December!

WOW I can’t believe it is December already. Have you ever had one of those moments when you realize how fast your life is moving. Well I finished my marathon final last night. (That would be the 48 hour take home exam). I’m still not sure on it. The first problem was hard but fair, the second problem I think was slightly unfair because I believe the professor made a typo with one of the numbers which created an extremely difficult argument. Anyways it’s anonymous grading so I can’t say anything to him but I made sure I very explicitly stated all of my numbers and math so that he can’t mark me down for proceeding under his numbers even if they are mistaken. So that was the entirety of my weekend (seiourly I talked to no one all weekend and just sat in my apartment). It is funny the only thing I wanted to do when I finished was exercise which I can’t do because I think I have a hernia. I keep having to remind myself I can’t do this because I want to actually make it thought finals. Don’t worry I’m going to go get it checked out after finals.

How was everyone elses weekend. Hopefully you all had more fun then me!

remember -

where did you get your avatar?

and no i can't believe it's already december... crazy how time gets away from you

I fit into my first pair of 16's today!!! Yipeeeeee!!!

RememberHTS - wow, that exam sounds like a killer. I always liked my essay exams because you could pretty much argue yourself out of anything Hope that hernia turns out to be nothing! You'll be back to exercising soon!

Kim Renee - WTG!!! Congrats!!! That's AWESOME!


I finally saw the scale move in the right direction today! It's only 2 lbs but 2 lbs is the start of the next, oh, 70 lbs I should lose. I'm excited, anyway! After so long of seeing the damn scale show higher and higher numbers...

I'm working from home today, so I'm having to control my snack cravings... When I'm in the office it's easy cos I just don't have tons of food with me, but here at home the kitchen is just a step away.... I have a healthy bean soup cooking for lunch today, and tonight will be equally healthful. I just have to figure out what it is

Have a good day everybody!

Whoo! I'm back! I got my desktop back today and I feel normal again. I started my weight loss trek again today. I'm back up to 185 now. OMG I've been so horrible. I think this time it will happen for sure though.

Today has been so strange. Getting my computer back has kind weird because it's been gone for a month now. I also found out this morning that my hubby will be leaving in March for Iraq. Yea, I'm sad but I know he's coming back. He will go to NJ for 4-6 mos, have off for 2 weeks and then go overseas for 12-18 mos. I knew he was part of the national guard when I married him but I guess I never really thought he would actually have to go anywhere. I'm hoping that while he's gone that I will get the house fixed up inside and also lose all of my extra weight. That way when he gets home we can plan for another baby. We will see.

I saw something today that I'm curious about. The Pink Patch. I've never heard of it until now and it seems weird to me that a patch would work. Has anyone tried it or known someone who tried it? I've got hoodia that I'm trying to remember to take right now but I'm thinking about trying it when I'm done with the bottles of hoodia that I have.

Remember: Yea it sooo doesn't seem like it should be December yet! I was thinking that last night actually.

Kim: YAY!! I love dropping a size!!!!!! That is so awesome! Keep it up! You'll be an 8 before you know it!

suitejudy: Hey, 2 lbs is 2 lbs!!! I'd count it! I know how you feel though. I've been going back up recently. It stops today thought!

Everyone have a great day!

Good Afternoon Ladies!!!

My weekend was pretty boring! I worked all weekend and didn't get much else done.

Go Kim!!!!

Here's to a good week!!

Judy - 2 lb.s is HUGE. Any pound lost in my book is an achievement. At least it's not 2 lbs. gained !

HappyMomma - I have a cousin that recently got married and her husband was in the national guard and she too, thought he'd never have go anywhere. When he comes back, and you've reached your goal, what a treat it'll be for the both of you! Oh, and an 8 would be AWESOME!!!

Jana - Thank you! Love the new avatar btw!

Have a good Monday ladies!!!

Hello everyone on this lovely fall monday afternoon!

So I had a nutso weekend. I went to the opening performance for the Spice Girls Reunion tour. It was a fantastic blast! But I got barely any sleep this weekend, and my eating feels all out of whack so... ugh. I am exhausted and I have some homework to get done before tomorrow, and all I really want to do is go to sleep again.

Kim - 16? that's awesome!!! Congrats on the size down. And you will be that size 8 before you know it.

suitejudy - 2lbs is an awesome loss! It's what's recommended for healthy long term weight loss even. Good job!!!

Happymomma - That's too bad about your hubby. But I bet it would be amazing to surprise him with a skinnier you when he gets back.
Also what is this Pink Patch? Something to help with cravings or something? Weird. I wouldn't trust it.

'ello everyone! Good on all of you with victories, be it dropping a size or loosing a few lbs! It's all good work.

I agree about december coming around so quickly. It's insane, it seems the older you get the faster the years fly by, I'll be 28 on wed! MUST get this weight off before I find myself in my 30's. Hopefully next year, a year or two early!

My nsv is that I went from a 26 to a 24. Can't wait to get to a 22 cuz (I remember from when I lost 70 lbs BEFORE) after size 22, after loosing that certain amount of weight, that you get in a groove and it all becomes so much easier and the lbs just seem to melt off.

I don't weigh myself really. I go by nsv only for the most part. I mean, I get weighed at the doc, but that isn't until about late january. I'd much rather see one big CHUNK of weight loss than 2 lbs here and there, and have to deal with the natural 2 lb daily fluctuations. AUGH, who else here hates water weight?!!?

I spent my day at the library. More studying. It seems like I never get a brake. Ah well a little more then a week and it will be over for a few weeks. My exam turned out as well as I could expect. It was hard.

Sally - Its funny you asked because I generally get that question once a month. Here are the instructions: I made mine at http://prevention.mvm.com/rodale_ctx/jsp/sim.jsp
There is also http://www.mvm.com/en/index.htm which you can make them at.
To turn the virtual model into an avatar all you do is right click and save as target. Then I opened the file in paint and cut and past to put the three together. The first one is my starting weight, the second one is my current weight, and the last one is my goal.


Kim – Good job on fitting into 16s!!!

Judy – Um yeah I’m pretty it is a hernia it’s been around for a month constant and well it was off and on before there. Ah well what can you do.

Happymama – Woo Hoo I’m lost without my computer too. I’m sorry to hear about your husband.

Howdy all..

I hope that everyone had a great weekend. I got some more Christmas shopping done, but other than that not much to do. The scale was -4 lbs this week so I am guessing that the gain I had last week must have been some water weight, but I will take it.

remember - good job on getting your final exam completed. I bet you rocked it!

kim - 16's that is awesome...great job!

suitejudy - great job on the 2 lbs!

happymomma - sorry to hear about your hubby, but you will knock his socks off when he gets back and you smokin.

jana - I hated it when I had to work weekends...it seemed to throw off my whole week.

catstongue - I used to love the Spice Girls...I bet it was a blast.

lottie63 - what a great nsv...congrats on the 24's!

I am off to put kidos to bed. I hope that everyone has a great evening.

thanks

ps: i lost .4lbs this week. i think i need to change my weigh in day because i'm lighter on thursdays... i don't count calories too much during the weekend, and it's reflected in my weigh in.... i'm really good during the week though...

lottie - Congrats on the NSV!!!! You'll be in those 22s in no time. I like your profile pic, is that you? You're super cute.

remember - I'm on the count down of school work as well. Today is my last day of classes. Then it's exams and I'm done!!! Hope your 48 hour exam went well for you. And all your other exams.

lovinglife - Congrats on the loss!!! 4lbs is awesome!

sxulcmnky - Congrats on .4lbs gone!!! I too would switch those weigh in days. Although for me, having weigh in and stats on Sundays keeps me accountable.

Last day of classes. A group of friends and I are going for a burger and beer special. I planned out my day so that I would be healthy until then... And I plan to try ordering a side salad, and not over eating. I've found when I eat with people around I tend to not overeat, which is good. Wish me luck with this!

thanks... and ya i'm going to keep it the same to keep me honest

Good Morning Ladies!!

The scale was up to 195 this morning and I know why, I have not been behaving good so now I'm paying the conseq. This summer I had gotten down to 182, my head was on right, I stuck to plan everyday with no problems but it's hard now. I can't seem to get juck food off my mind and I've been falling to temptation a lot lately. I've got to get past this dilemma and get my head back on straight. This is my promise to myself and I WILL keep it beacuse I know I can do it.

Remember and Cats - I am with you 100% on the countdown, this year we only get a week and a day off but it's better than nothing. I will still have to work at my part-time gig but at least I get to sleep in!! I need a break!!

Congrats to everyone with loses!! I WILL be joining you next week!!