So is everybody all geared up for Halloween? I am going to have to watch out tomorrow for all those sweets sneaking into my classroom. I am going to allow myself one sweet treat. I am hoping to be all the way back to 202 in the next few days, so I must be careful.
Just wanted to let you know that I"m still on the wagon. I"m looking up my food before eating it and journaling those calories. I've not gone over my limit one day this week...I am very proud of that.
It's been a very crazy busy week. My manager at work has taken another position and I've been busy tranistioning him out and other team members taking on his responsibilities. I am the nucleus for all of it so I've been pulled in many directions this week.
My workouts have suffered a bit this week. That's ok, sometimes. BUT I will get back in the swing of them on Sunday. I have plenty to do around home Friday and Sat to count for workouts. I hope to get all my wood floors mopped this weekend and all my fall/winter clothes out and closets organized starting tonight and tomorrow, so that Sunday I can relax, go to the gym and gear up for the week.
We didn't have TOPS last night due to it being trick-or-treat night in our town so I won't have a weigh-in report this week.
I will be back on Sat or Sunday to post and will do personals then. Everyone stay strong and stay away from the Halloween candy so that treat doesn't end up a trick on the hips!
Susie, those kind of workouts count! And they get things accomplished at the same time.
Mindy, I admire you for being able to have one sweet treat. I know that if I have one, I'll probably have 25. I just need to stay away from the candy.
I did Group Power and 40 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan, but I have just had some pretty bad news. It doesn't directly affect me, but is devastating to my SIL and my nephew and makes me very sad. I hope I can process it without diving into the candy bag.
I had a great workout today. I did Group Ride and the instructor picked a whole bunch of good songs. Then I did 55 min of additional cardio. Eating is on plan, although I am feeling hungry. I just finished my lunch and packed in a lot of protein, so that should help.
I had one fun size pack of M&Ms last night, but it was well within my calorie limit. How did you guys do?
I survived Halloween parties. I had a few tortilla chips with salsa and a couple of no bake cookies. They were very small. I have worked my tail off today. I went in to school for about 4 hours to move the rest of my stuff that I had left in the kindergarten room. I found out Thursday I was not going to get to go back, so i needed to clear out. Even though I worked hard today, I am not finished. It is amazing how much stuff I have.
I came home and went for 3 mile walk. I am going to go grocery shopping in a little bit. I think I will be ready to relax tonight. My 4 pound gain is almost gone. I was down to 202.2 today. When I hit 201.5 I'll know I am back down. I need to get lower. I am hoping to at least dip under 200 before TOM. arrives.
I spent the day cleaning house and closets. It feels good to have that done.
I did well with the candy until today. I started out eating one here, then one there and then another one and when I went for my 4th one I walked out to the garage and threw it all in the trash can so I would leave it alone.
I'm still within my calories allowance but it was getting out of control quickly.
I'm looking foward to turning those clocks back tonight so I can get an extra hour of sleep tonight.
I told myself that in November I would start going back to the Y on Sunday's so I plan on doing that tomorrow. I'm almost back to working out for 45 min now at a time.
Ward: I'm proud of you for not binging on the candy. I think you and I are a lot a like that we just can't start on it or we get in trouble quickly.
Mindy: I believe that you will see 199 by the 2nd week of December.
Hey, hey!! Gotta report that the 4 pound gain is gone, plus some friends. I was 200.8 today. Gotta say I am thrilled to be heading in the right direction and to once again be so close to thatelusive magic number. Wish me luck. I hope to see it sson.
Susie- Good job throwing that crap in the trach. Sometimes you just have to take matters into your own hands. I have a few cookies and donut holes taunting me. I am hoping the children eat them up quickly.
I am on plan today with my calories AND I made it to the Y for a 30 min cardio workout. I did 10 min on the elipitical, 10 on the treadmill, 10 on the bike and then I went and did 30 min of upperbody free-weight training.
Not much else going on today. I did get a nap in.
Mindy: I told you that 199 is very close. Stay away from the doughnuts and cookies.
Ward: That's a really good time on you run.
I'm going to download some new workout music to my Ipod so I'll see you all tomorrow.
I did Group Power + 50 min of cardio today. Eating is on plan. I had roasted spaghetti squash w/ pasta sauce for lunch. It was delicious, and a ginormous serving for less than 200 cal.
My weight is down a bit below goal, but that's fine for now. My birthday is coming up, then Thanksgiving so I am sure to indulge.
I threw out those cookies I brought home Friday. The donut holes are almost gone. I should be doing okay now. I have got to be really tough if I am going to slide under 200. It has to happen this week.
Susie- Good job working out. We did Jillian's shred tonight. A good butt kicking.
Ward- That is awesome running. You have done so well and you are under goal.
The day got away from me yesterday but I was still on plan. I did have a couple of snack size candy bars and then I realized what I was doing, wrote it down and stopped. I worked out at lunch. I did 12 min on the eliptical, 12 on the bike and 12 on the treadmill.
I'm on plan today and will do my Firm class tonight and will add a 30 min walk afterwards.
I've already voted in the election so I'm doing ok personally. Now I just need to know some things out professionally.
Ward: I can't even imagine being below goal..good for you! When you know that you have some food events coming up it is good to be below goal just a little.
Mindy: How was the workout. I really hope that you get below 200 soon but I don't want you disappointed if you don't do it this week. You have come so far!
Mindy, I am going to be so excited when you hit that number!
What a day! I have been on the run since 8am, and I just now finished lunch at 2:30pm. I was tempted to grab something on the road because I was starving, but I waited and had a normal lunch at home.
I did 1 hour of cardio, then ran my kids up to my Mom & Dad's (30 min each way), then waited two hours to vote, then did another hour of cardio, went to the grocery store while kid-free, ate lunch and now I'm going to hit the shower. After that I will pick up the kids and then probably collapse. Anyway, I accomplished the things I wanted to so it's all good.
I am so excited. Now you know, as well as I do, I will probably pop over 200, but I am sure going to do my best to avoid it. Saw my sister today and she even asked me if I've lost more. People can tell. Did I mention I am very excited???
Susie- No disappointment today. Step away from the candy bars. Keep sowking out.
Ward- You certainly pack a lot into a day. Wears me out just thinking about it.
I have worked, and hard, worked out, voted, had dinner, am currently posting, and then can sit back and relax.
