Morning ladies! Here's the last few posts in last week's thread incase anyone missed them:

And for those of you that don't know, there's a thread in the 20-somethings forum about a 24 day challenge to walk/run everyday and do planks everyday!

Have a great Monday!

Happy Monday (grumble...). Hope everyone had a fabulous weekend. Our weather was absolutely gorgeous, so it was a joy to get in plenty of outdoor activities! I had a sort of rough weekend it seems, food wise, and have fluctuated back up a pound, yet from looking at what I've eaten, I'm not exactly sure where I went wrong. Eh...back at it this week, still hoping to break into the 150s by the end of April.

Haley's 86 pounds lost is fantastic! That is absolutely incredible! Congrats, girl! Sorry to hear about the whole wedding situation, but nothing should diminish your joy over your accomplishment!

From last week...

Haley - You are an inspiration How fricking cool that you've lost 86 pounds (although that sucks about the wedding)!

Mary - Hahaha - My wedding is this summer, so I went to one wedding convention earlier this spring and ate SO. MUCH. CAKE!!! Seriously - it's like the most horrible thing ever if you're worried about getting down to your goal weight before the big day, but soooooo good

As for me, I got a little nibbly this weekend. It's been a stressful few weeks and I was fighting with myself to get the work done that I needed to do (which I didn't, by the way - why is it so hard for me to get motivated when I know I have mountains and mountains of stuff to get done?!). I finally started packing, which is good, since we move next weekend (assuming we close on our house this Friday according to schedule). Hopefully after that things will calm down for me.

I did make it to the gym this morning for my C25K workout, even though I reeeeeeally didn't want to. I'm glad I did - I feel a lot more energetic and focused this morning than I usually do on Mondays.

Happy Monday everyone

Morning ladies! Happy Monday (Hehehe)
I did alright last week, my first official week back on plan in a year. I lost 5 pounds, however I was a bad bad bad girl this weekend, I drank too much I'm up a pound or two today. No worries, I intend to go for a walk in a bit. It's really chilly here today. Mother Nature is playing games with us.
How was everyone elses weekend?

And a BIG HELLO to all the new faces around here

smisen, congrats on a new home! you may want to use one of those stress ball things to get your "signing hand" in tip top shape for settlement. We had just gotten married prior to our closing, and I certainly perfected my new signature that day!

I packed up a bunch of stuff, this weekend, from our kitchen to take to our new place today. I figure if I move a few things at a time with won't be quite so overwhelming! I can't believe how much we've packed into this house! haha

Luvja - That's great that you're back on plan! Congrats on the loss, and don't worry about the gain - you'll be back down in no time!

I bought two pairs of shorts the other day and they are sooo cute! The only thing is - I had to go up a size for them. Has anyone else ever had that problem? My size 10 jeans fit fine, but size 10 shorts were definitely not fitting my tush. Maybe it's because I was shopping at the consignment store though... which sells brands like Hollister, GAP, Aeropostale, American Eagle, etc - all junior-sizing stores.

Also, I just finished a huge post in my blog about the mental plateau I've been trying to deal with. I feel like I'm retaining so much water weight right now. Would that make sense that if you fell off the wagon for a while and are basically re-starting to feel like you have up to 10lbs of water weight to re-lose all over again?

Grr. I hate Mondays.

I gained 2 more lbs this weekend - but probably because I hiked 14 miles yesterday AFTER I went spinning, so hopefully that will clear up today. I'm so thirsty my lips are chapped. Next time I go hiking, I'm bringing my camelback...I've kind of been MIA because my laptop's being a big a-hole. I was going to call Dell tonight after the gym, but I may be working uber late, so we'll see.

I'm just trying to behave myself today. I just want to stuff my face and its soooo because of my emotions, so instead I'm just chewing gum. I need chocolate flavored gum...

Sorry, happy me will return soon.

Thanks Platform, by the way - you are looking SO GOOD

Stella - Hang in there, Monday will be over soon enough! Also, yeah I'm pretty sure you're gain is def. because of hiking after spinning lol!!! Is everything ok?

Luvja - Thank you! That means so much because I haven't been feeling that way lol

After pouring rain for a good hour, it seems to suddenly have stopped. I need to go snack on some fruit or nuts.

Sorry I disappeared all weekend; I'm just checking in but things are nuts right now...maybe they'll be better tomorrow and I can catch up. I still need to take my 1 year pics too. Have a great day!!

Mary-take your rain back... It started to rain as soon as I got to the post office, baby in tow... ugh

Stella- you're a beast... your body is just mad at you.... Its not really two pounds

I'm a bit stressed out.. why must applying to school be sooooo incredibly difficult... I would rather not deal with other people and make them write letters of recomendation and blah blah blah... I dont like the rely on anyone but myself...because then I can blame myself and get mad at myself if I dont do what I was supposed to...because its in my control (therefore I make everything go perfectly...duh) but when other people get involved....they do not run smoothly... grr

Sorry, I disappeared all week. I had the week from ****! I handed in my paper, wrote 2 midterms and did my class presentation. Waiting on the marks for the midterms, got my mark back for the class presentation. We got a 85.% which is an -A. Not bad, but we all though we did better. I wrote an other paper this weekend, and have one more to write that's due thursday. It's going to be super busy until the end of the semester that's for sure....

I went out for dinner this weekend and stayed 100% on plan. I was so proud of myself. I got up this morning and was down 1.5lbs. I'm not 140 even. I hope that I can be down 2 or 3 more pounds by easter. We're going out for a family brunch and would like to be in the 130s.

Haley, I'm terrfied about the grad school application process. I don't have to start applying until the fall, but I'm already having nightmares about it! I'm just so worried I'm not going to get in! Then what do I do!?! I hate having my future hinge on reference letters, scores and grades. It's terrifying! I just wish I could wish my way in to grad school!

Mary, I haven't bought any shorts, but I bought a pair of petite jeans, coz I'm a shrimp! And I had to go up a size. I fit into the regular size 6s, but had to go up to an 8 in the petites. I was half debating buying the regulars and just getting them hemmed! It was kinda depressing, to say the least!

Stella, so jealous that you managed to get out hiking. I can't wait till the trails open up here! Not until the end of April or early May though. It's still pretty snowy up in the mountains, so it will be a while till the trails thaw out. I love love love my camel pack! Best thing ever! I don't know how I managed to hike or bike ride without it.

Haley and shan, I totally get what you're saying...having such an important part of your future in the hands of others is truly stressful. Throughout my undergrad and grad school, I had to do so many team projects, it was rediculous. I have always felt confident in my own abilities, but to give another person some say over my grade required alot more trust than I am comfortable with for most people! The entire application process is stressful, though, as you try to ensure that as much of you is evident on paper. Good luck to you both and remember to breathe!

I just made an appointment to get my hair done tomorrow morning. I am seriously in need of a change and figure it'll be a nice treat to celebrate my 17/18lb loss! My hair is crazy long right now, which I cannot stand. I have no idea what I'm going to do...looking at hairstyles is making my eyes cross!!!

Mary - I'm just starting to hate my job. No, scratch that. I love what I do. I hate the people I work with. I'm usually kind of excited about going to work. Today I just did not want to go, but I had to because I have a lot of work that needs to get done before I go away on Thursday.

Haley - I know, I'm just pi$$ed. I'm drinking water and eating veggies (like right now) so it'll go away soon. Especially after the intense sweat session I have planned for later.

Shan - I don't think this particular trail I went on ever closes. Its just the toe path for the C&O canal. At least your school work is all done!!

Hi everyone. I'm new to this 3FC and this forum. I'm so excited to find this board. My name is Amani. I'm currently a Grad Student, and I have 6 credits left to finish Yes, I am very excited about that. I live in Atlanta, GA with my husband and kids. I'm a certified Turbo Kick instructor and I have lost 67 pounds so far. I started with Weight Watchers, but I now do calorie counting. I'm trying to decide if I would like to maintain or lose a few mores lbs. Either way, I def need the support and I hope I can find it here. I'm going to go look over the thread and catch up somewhat.