Yee Haaaa! I saw 179.5 (briefly) this morning! The next time I got on the scale it was gone, but that is the first time I have seen it! I am very excited.

Susie--I am so sorry to hear about your husband's job. It is good to know you are keeping strong in spite of it all.

Mindy--Hope that scale went down today.

Ward--Mmm. That sounds like a good reality show! I am sorry you had a bad binging day. Just get back on plan and keep moving forward. Every day doesn't have to be ruined because of one day.

See you all tomorrow!

Feels like forever since I've been here, but it's only been a day. Well let me tell you my whole body hurts. Did BL Bootcamp on Thursday and P90X on Friday and all muscle groups hurt. My DD and I spent the day at a horse expo and I complained al day. Sitting, abs hurt, standing, thighs hurt. Still hurts today. I am back to 193.8. I saw 193 today, but then it went away. Strange, wacky scales.

It is beautiful here today so I am planning a walk/jog for later. Haven't been able to get outside in a while now. I am actually looking forward to it. Maybe tomorrow I will see the low 193's.

Susie- Sorry to hear about your husband. About 15 years ago something similar happened to me. I worked for a bank, they were sold, then downsized. I was one of the people let go. It turned out to be the best thing for me. I got my unemployment, profit sharing and went back to school to become a teacher. Things have a funny way of turning out. Wish him all our best.

Ward- Chuckie Cheese?? So gald I don't have little ones that party there. Pizza is my downfall. I might indulge once a month. Good for you getting right back on track. Don't let one binge become two.

Kelly- I knew you would see it very soon. It will be right back, I'm sure. Keep strong and get a workout in this weekend. Just one, that's all I'm asking.

Hello,

Thank you ladies for all your kind words about my husband's job situation. When I lost my job 2 years ago things turned out so well for me. It took me about 3 months to find the job I have but it is for the most amazing company.

I'm hoping to make it to the gym today for a walk and some weight workout.

I'm not sure that I"ll get there for sure. I still have some housework to do. I didn't get it all done yesterday, my energy and mood were just zapped. I usually take a little nap on Sunday but I'm not going to do that today. I want to be sure that when I go to bed tonight I sleep.

Mindy: Look at that great number on the scales! Your workout sounds rough but I bet it gets results!

Kelly: 170's! I'm sure it looked great and it will be back on the scales soon.

Ward: How was Chuck E Cheese? I hope you were able to work through the food hangover.

:carrot:178.5 today!:carrot:

But, it was my dad's birthday, and we went out to eat for lunch. I only had a salad, though. Then for dinner we ordered pizza. I am not hugely over my calories, but it is super tough to count.

Mindy--I know tomorrow that scale will go down even further. I wonder if this week will be a race for the money between the two of us. I don't care who wins, as long as we lose a bunch!!

Susie--Keep hanging in there.

Ward--Hope Chuck E. was nice to you!

See ya!

Well I did get 193.2, so .6 lower. I was hoping for more, especially since I was really low when I checked last night. Well there is still tomorrow and I am looking for 192 something. PLEASE!!!!

Kelly- It would be nice if one of us won this week. You just might be able to do it. Stay strong. Warn your hubbie that when we go eat tomorrow, it will have to be some place decent on calories. For Ward and Susie, we need to stay after school tomorrow for a reading night.

Ward and Susie- Hope you are both working hard today. Some of us need to lose this week. Ward, you just get to stay the same.

Mindy & Kelly - you guys are totally going to win.

Susie, I hope you got your workout in today.

My eating was back on plan today. Workouts have been good - 9 mile run on Sunday, Group Power and Group Kick today. I hadn't done Kick in a while - it was fun. I hope I'm not too sore tomorrow.

Oh, and Chuck E. Cheese is **** on earth. The kids had fun, though.

I was back up to 180 today. Oh well, at least I know I will ping pong between 180 and 178 now instead of 180 and 182. Let's just hope I can get 178 (at least) back by Friday. It would be nice to have a chance at winning this week! I gotta earn my money back at least!

Mindy--It's coming. I can feel it.

Ward--I agree. Chuck E. Cheese is ****. I hate going there. Especially if I have to keep track of more than one kid.

Susie--Hope everything is going well today.

See ya!

Hi Ladies,

I'm so tired! It's the stress of our recent situation that's doing it to me. The good thing is that I have no desire to eat. I'm eating my meals but no desire to binge or anything.

I have not got a workout in. It will most likely get done on Wednesday this week. You know, some weeks are just like that. I am logging my food and doing my feeling journal.

I have been working on DH's resume and things like that for most of the night since i got home from work.

Tomorrow I told myself that I will watch Biggest Loser and give myself a little break from the job hunt. DH isn't all that computer savey so I have to help him a lot.

Mindy: Those numbers on the scales look good!
Kelly: It looks like you are doing ok as well and I know you will get back to 178 soon.
Ward: I'm glad you survived Chuck E Cheese! lol. When I go there with my nieces I always need a nap when I come home.

I'll see you all tomorrow.

I am just here doing my thing everyday. I feel like I am not really making much progress. I should be getting down to 192 or 191, but no such luck. It will be time to gain here pretty soon and I'm scared I will just go right back up. Something has got to give.

Ward- your workouts must be killer. Youe remind me of the Energizer bunny.

Susie- Enjoy the show. Take a break. you deserve it.

Kelly- Keep it up. you know it's working.

Hi,

I made it here! I came home from work and did more job searching for my hubby and then we spent almost 4 hours working on his unemployment worksheet telling them why he was discharged unfairly. I'm praying it will be allowed.

I did watch the Biggest Loser--I didn't see a lot of the 1st hour...just bit and pieces but I did watch the last hour. That poor Blue team! Cathy does look really good now..and that's even at 215!

Mindy: You just keep doing your thing...it will pay off. Do you think you could be overtaining. Jillian was talking about that.

Ward: Did you see Cathy spinning? I was thinking of you!

Kelly: How are you doing?

I'm looking forward to Zumba tomorrow. It's going to be my first workout since Friday!

Hi Everyone,

I was so happy to do my Zumba class at lunchtime today. It really made my mood a lot better.

I think I will have a pretty good loss tomorrow unless the stress of this past week plays havoc. I've done really well with not binging or eating more than I should. It's crazy actually...I almost forget to eat because my mind is on so many other things that I need to do.

I am looking forward to everyone's posts. Stay STRONG!

I didn't eat well today, but my exercise was good. Yesterday I did an hour on the elliptical and Group Ride. Today I ran 4+ miles, did Group Power, and 20 min on the bike. Tonight I am meeting some high school friends that I re-connected with on facebook. ack. I haven't seen them in 25 years. Hopefully drinking tonight won't lead to bingeing later.

Good job staying on course through the stress, Susie.

Mindy & Kelly - keep up the good work!

Not much to tell. Didn't get to work out with Kelly after school, due to a meeting. I need to run a few errands, then I will come home and workout. I was still 193.6 today, just hanging around that area. I can only hope and pray that things don't go haywire this month and I shoot back up to 198.

Susie- Hopefully you will do awesome at your weigh-in. ZUMBA, ZUMBA!! I want to try it.

Ward- Hey, so eating was off a bit. I'm sure you made up for it at the gym.

Kelly- I hope you are reading this after you worked out tonight. :smug:

Sorry I have been AWOL this week. Busy, busy. I dropped my calories this week to 1300, and so far I have lost 2.5 pounds since last Friday. I was down to 178.0 this morning. Let's hope it stays for weigh in tomorrow.

Susie--Glad to hear you are getting your workouts back in. Looking forward to your post to see how your weigh in went!

Ward--After all that working out, it seems like you could eat and drink anything you want. It is unfortunate that no one can do that. Have fun with your friends and just have a couple!

Mindy--Hang in there. I can feel another loss coming your way tomorrow. Let's hope that last chance workout did it for us!

Hi Ladies,

I am happy to report a 2.50 loss this week! I'm so happy about that and I can't wait for my workout tomorrow.

My hubby is in the kitchen baking cookies, some friends of his is coming over tomorrow to watch the March Madness basketball games and everyone always wants his cookies. He just asked me if I wanted a cookie and I'm really full from dinner so I said no. I will most likely have one or two tomorrow but that is it.

We also got a bit of good news today. He has an interview on Monday. I'm praying, praying, praying!

Ward: I bet it will be fun to see those old friends. Remember to drink plenty of water, before, during and after those drinks. To keep those binges away, be sure you check in here everyday.

Mindy: I know you would love Zumba...it's so fun. Keeping my fingers crossed for a good loss for you tomorrow.

Kelly: I'm glad you were able to get here even if you have been busy.
I must say that 2.5 lb loss looks good on you! Good luck at your weigh-in tomorrow.