I did end up going out yesterday, I exercised and I went out for dinner with a friend who is going to Europe for 6 weeks. It was good to get out, lol.. can't indulge all those vegging out feelings! On the diet front, yesterday wasn't the best, I didn't have enough water, and I ate within 2 hours before bedtime. That last one killed me because I slept SO badly! I was up every 2 hours, and tossed & turned all night. A good reminder of WHY I choose to follow that rule! I am off to drive Josh to work!

-Aimee

Aimee- Today is a new day. You can make it better. I wander if anyone knows when boys grow old of their video games. Dh does the PS3, Wii, and internet games (usually on myspace). I'm glad your feeling better. Yes, I've felt like vegging out and just staying at home. I've done it a few days in a row this past summer. When I was wanting an outlet from all the stress of this year so far. It doesn't do any good or did it help. Way to go on the exercise.

Ro- Weigh in is in 2 hours. My home scales says its not going to be good. I don't see how it could be that bad unless the stars days are closer than I expect. Can you schedule the Jorge Cruise once a week or something? You owe it to yourself to take care of yourself. Your worth every min. you invest in and the benefits will have you feeling more energized. Great job on the tennis! We've played around with tennis and had fun, but we're certainly not good at it.

Well, so far I've only used 3 or my 26 points on coffee. I don't plan on having anything else until after my weigh in. I don't care for the new one I started going to either but I need to go for the accountablitiy. I wished ww had no got rid of her. So what if they had to start paying her more. She had been an employee for awhile and they just got rid of their best assest. I like the ww program because it makes sense but the other leaders can't come close to her. It's like she brought the program alive. I'm going to make it thur this program and make goal but I don't know how long it will take.

How's everyone's day going so far? What are ya'll plans for the day?

My goals for today is to get my water in, not eat after 9, eat within my points, go to weigh in and do my 5 mins of weights. Yesterday, I got my water, didn't eat after 9, did an hr & 13 mins on Wii Fit, and only went over on my points by 1/2 point (I had 5 activity points so it was covered), and went to bed before 12:30. I'm bad at not getting enough sleep. It's one of the reasons I eat when I'm not hungry because I need the sugar rush to keep going.

Weigh in at ww (+3) was better what my scales (+7) said. The ww leader started coming up with reason for the gain after she saw the disappointment in my face. She knows 3 weeks ago I was talking about stopping my membership. Well, I'm off before I start to be a downer. I've got to finish getting dinner done. I hope everyone had a great day and met all their goals for today.

hsmom - you definitely have had a stressful year! Definitely tops anything I've got! Sorry to hear about the weigh in, what do you think happened? And what can you do to change that so your next WI is better? I'm sorry to hear about your WW leader, it can make such a difference when you have someone there to motivate you.. they just rub off on you! How are you doing with your eating plan? Are you doing flex points or core? What kind of weights are you doing? I just learned a new thing, the plank, apparently works almost every muscle group in your body! Its SO hard, but so worth it!

I exercised today, but didn't drink enough water! I also didn't eat 2 hours before bedtime, so I mostly did it! Every little thing makes a difference. Hopefully I'll see some kind of POSITIVE change on the scale this weekend, even if it's one pound.. I want it pretty darn badly! I am pretty exhausted these days, I work hard, workout, and have been trying to make healthy foods at home. Also doesn't help that I had to get up at 4:30am to drop Josh off at work, yuck! I couldn't get back to sleep, so its been a long day.

-Aimee

Well today was... crazy!! I got up and had a migraine, which Josh helped to make it go away. And then I worked 1-10pm, we had out ladies event today, 3pm-9pm - it was non stop! Everytime someone had a question - they came to me, everytime someone wanted a drink of water - they came to me. You get the point, I was INSANELY busy! But it was good, I completely forgot about the headache, heh. I was also too busy to eat, I just had a late lunch, and then also a late dinner. We also had a representative from Webber Naturals come in, and she gave me their newest, latest diet pills. I'll give them a try since they were free, and since they are natural. We'll see how they work out!

For my plan? I definitely ate within the plan, also had enough water, but no formal exercise - I am sweaty like I did though! Thats it from me! Have a good night!

-Aimee

Just me again! Josh and I went for a looong walk today! 56 minutes! Phew! It was pretty exhausting, its that distance, not really used to it!

We are heading to a pub for a goodbye party and then are heading to Seattle until Monday night! So if I'm not posting (or journaling?) thats why!

-Aimee

Aimee- I've been busy thinking about your questions. I'm on flex b/c I can't do a diet that restricts the foods I "can" have. I've been doing a few free hand weights and bench pressing. I thought it was funny you mention the plank. I tried that this passed week on the wii. I think I just need to "wipe the slate" clean and get going with the ww plan with the same gusto I had from the beginning. When I first started ww I was just following the 8 Healthy Guidelines and lost weight without even exercising. Great job on your walk! I hope your headache is gone.

I've also been on the net getting ideas to motivate me and get me back on track instead. I just don't feel I've gotten completely back on track. I believe it's because I fail off track and haven't forgiven myself for it yet. (Hindering me from moving forward like I would want. I can't stand to fail.)

arggh!! sorry I haven't been posting. I keep forgetting to do it. I've been wrapped in reading the twilight saga so it keeps slipping my mind. Weighed in this morning. Came in at 249.2. I know it's cause I've been eating a lot. ANd I didn't get any exercise this week. But plan on continuing the tennis after work. Haven't started the 8 min in the morning yet. I'm wondering if it'll be as effective if I do 8 minutes in the afternoon. IDK. goals today are just getting in my glasses of water and exercise. Hopefully the food will fall into place.

hsmomx2 - motivation is my downfall too. I need something that can lost longer than a couple of hours. What usually motivates you?? You're weigh-in didn't look too bad. Just need to keep going, you know?

aimee - waking up that early must be a PITA! I hate waking up at 630. It's still dark outside. Just doesn't seem natural to be up that early. You seem like you're doing great!!! Keep it up!! Hope it pays off at your weigh in. Have lots of fun in Seattle.

Ro- I sat down and started surfing the net for ideas. The reason I've been failing even with baby steps has been the lack of effort. I decided last night I wanted to start the ww plan like I did last Oct 11th. I tried alot harder even though I was just learning it. So how much better can I do this time! I know it works and half heart attempts isn't going to get me where I want to be. (Nor is fear of failure)

So I've decided by the end of this year, I want to be down 21 pounds (10%). That would have me at 189 for the beginning of the New Year. That would mean more to celebrating than the New Year it's self. I'm allowed 27 pts. So far today I've had 11pts. I got a good nights sleep last night. Yesterday I didn't eat after 9 and got in plenty of water. I may take a nap today since I'm tired and I don't want to eat for the sugar rush. I think the reason I'm tired is because I missed my two cups of coffee this am.

Ro- You must be better at tennis than my family. We have to try and so when we are the only ones on the courts. If not we interupt the others that are playing right beside us. lol Tennis is a good work out. I hope you have fun. We need to get back to giving it another try.

Courtnie- How are you doing today? You've be awful quiet lately.

Shari- I hope your doing good and got the other job you were wanting.

WOW It's been a while since I posted.... I come here everyday, guess I forget to check in! lol

Aimee - hope you had a great time in Seattle!

Friday night I went to the Backstreet Boys! LOL it was fun! Weekend was okay eating wise, but not perfect. I am about to give up. I dunno. Measurements are getting bigger if anything, scale just keeps going up. I dunno what to think anymore. Overall this year has been the worst year ever for me. I know lots of people that said 2007 was the worst year ever and they couldn't wait for 2008... well just when I think things can't get much worse, they do or something else happens. Every-time my phone rings I dread answering it especially if it is certain family members. I am ready to move across the country in hopes I can ignore it. I am so immune to most of it now that I don't even know what to say anymore when I do get the phone calls :/ blah, okay enough. Maybe this is why I feel like crap, maybe it has nothing to do with my birth control.

Courtnie- Sorry to here about all the family annoying you. Don't give up though. You can do this even if it's just one pound at a time. Take some time to yourself and think about where you want to be at by the end of this year. What's standing in your way? I'm saying this because I've also been struggle with weightloss. We're here for you. I hope the family issues get resolved so that you aren't so stressed.