just a quick start thread.

Sorry it has taken me so long. Its been a long couple weeks here with the dang flu. Everyone is back to normal now. AND I made it to the gym tonight!

Emily~Your baby will be here soon!

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For any newbies, the traditional copy and paste:

Women on... WHAT??

Okay, let me explain that "Women on WEED" is not what you might be thinking. During previous challenges, a group of us formed a great bond, and we've been challenge buddies ever since. We use the word "WEED" as a mnemonic device to set daily goals, an easy and very specific way to remind yourself during your day to take care of your body, and to nurture your Mind, Mouth and Muscles... it really does help. After all, we are all taking this a day at a time, right?

If you join this challenge, you will see it often - and you are encouraged to give it a try. Here's what it stands for:

W - Water intake. Set a daily goal for how much water you're going to drink. Although there is conflicting research as to how much to actually consume in a day, we all agree it is important to drink lots to stay healthy. So make it a goal!

E - Exercise. Efficient, healthy weight loss isn't going to happen unless you incorporate some kind of physical activity in your life. Everyone does it differently; some go to the gym, some work out at home, and some find ways to sneak in little bits of exercise all throughout the day. Set yourself a goal, even if it's small. Little bits done often WILL add up over time!

E - Eats. Being that we all have different eating plans and weight loss philosophies, this is sort of a wild card. Whatever plan you're on, set yourself a plan-appropriate daily eating goal for the day. Don't forget to make it specific!

D - Daily goal/Daily affirmation. This is another wild card. It doesn't even have to be weight-loss related! This is the spot where you list something you want to get accomplished. Or, you can use "D" for a a daily affirmation - it's an opportunity to say something good and positive about yourself. Sometimes, when we fall short - and we ALL do sometime - we are tempted to berate ourselves. Although it's good to recognize when we don't reach our goals, it's also good to remind ourselves of the awesome parts of ourselves. So go ahead and remind yourself of that in the "D" part of WEED.


Well here it is! Jump right in, tell us about yourselves, your goals, your home lives, your healthy plan, etc. We LOVE newbies! And we LOVE our regulars! Welcome back!

Mavis, 44 (45 Wednesday) mother of 2, wife to their Dad. 2 jobs, 2 dogs and a very old bird. Currently on vacation, so making this quick.

Next goal, 144 by 7/4!!

WEED is all good!!! Me, I'm okay. Feeling down the last couple of days but its getting better. I walked so much at work the last couple of days!!!

Hi ALL!

So I have had several good days. Work is crazy, but what else is new.

W 80 oz
E 35 minutes
E 1200 cals
D house work.

Hey ladies!

Emily, mother of 2 boys (4.5 & 2.5) with a little girl on the way any day now. I work full-time outside the house, like reading, music, camping & hiking. Looking forward to losing this weight for good once baby girl gets her adorable bottom out of my body!

Jeni - yay for good days, keep it up!

Mavis - enjoy your vacation!

Em~I'm so excited for you!



Done at the gym. 45 minutes. Yay me. I just need to keep it up!

OK, I am back and ready to go!

45 years young today, DH took me to the beach in SC for a few days to celebrate. Had a great time, made mostly good choices food wise but still bloated as crap due to the sodium in eating all meals out, the heat and the flight. Drinking tons of Crystal Light to flush it all out!

W As much as I can get!
E Ankles are like snausages, doing arms today, that's it
E POP got it!
D Keep the great vacation mojo with me!

Jeni and Emi, missed you !

W 100
E Just a walk, maybe WII, still with way too much water
E POP, made a quick run to the grocery last night to some acceptable choices
D Relaxing & doing laundry!

Happy B-day MM

3 days in a row at the gym! Today it will be treadmill night before swm lessons.

Mavis - happy birthday! Hope you had a great time on vacation with your hubby - sounds really nice!

Jeni - woot for hitting the gym!

Had my 38 week appointment today, everything looks good, just a waiting game now. DH is at a Phillies game tonight and a concert tomorrow so hopefully she doesn't decide to make an appearance yet.

PrePregWeight: 164.0
1st trimester (5-13 wks): 165.4 (+ 1.4)
2nd trimester (14-28 wks): 182.0 (+18)
29 weeks: 186.0 (+22)
30 weeks: 186.0 (+22)
31 weeks: -
32 weeks: 189.0 (+25)
33 weeks: 191.8 (+27.8)
34 weeks: 192.8 (+28.8)
35 weeks: -
36 weeks: 196.0 (+32) eek!
37 weeks: 197.0 (+33)
38 weeks: 199.0 (+35) I was really hoping to not hit the 200 mark this pregnancy!

Emi, I weighed 203 when I came home with my younger son....you are doing great. She is almost here!!

Jeni, great job getting to the gym!

w 100
e walk, possibly Wii dance
e POP
d, focus on the little things

w 100, need to get going on that today
e did 30ds this am
e Sticking within points
d all about me today, working on de-cluttering, starting with kitchen cupboard

Got in 40 minute workout today.

W 80 oz
E 40 minutes
E keep it as clean as I can (birthday party today)
D good choices

W 80oz
E 40 minutes
E 1400 cals
D get back to low cals!

W As much as I can stand!
E Some crunches, some Wii
E Rest of day POP, had some Strata at church this am, need to make rest of day clean...
D More cleaning, 16 days of vacation end tomorrow!