The January Club - 2009
 

Happy New Year! Time for a new start, a clean slate, to turn over a new leaf! There are a few of us who started together last January to change our lives for the better. We have had ups and downs, successes and frustrations, but through it all we have offered support and friendship to each other. We will continue our journey here, but this thread is open for anyone who has resolved to be healthier in 2009. Tell us your goals and share a little about yourself. We will all work together to be FINE in '09!

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Hi everyone! I'm am currently about halfway through my weight loss journey. Last January I joined 3FC with my friend Mindy. In 2008, I lost 48 pounds using purely diet and exercise. I have about 40 more pounds to go before reaching my goal weight, and might even like to go lower than that. For now, losing the 40 pounds will be just fine, thank you! Last year, I lost 35 from January to June, so I am hoping I can do that again. Mindy and I are teachers together in Michigan, and we work out together after school every day, and keep each other on track. We have competed in 2 Biggest Loser competitions at work, and won one of them when we were doing "Couples". We begin another BL race in a few weeks, so I am very excited. I look forward to hearing everyone's successes and setbacks. It will be great to help each other stay on track!

Hi!

I was so glad to be able to find our new thread so easily. Thanks Ward for getting us going again and I LOVE the Fine in 09...that's going in my journal to remind me of what my goal is summed up

To anyone that is new and finds us...we would love to have you here with us to share our successes and help us through the hard times--we promise to do the same for you.

Ward, Mindy and Kelly had a GREAT year last year when it came to weight loss. Me, I did NOT! But it wasn't a failure. I learned so much about myself here and it has set the stage for good things to happen and much success in 2009 for me--I can just feel it. This will be the year that I control the binges and emotional eating and by doing so, I will show a huge loss this year.

I had a good on plan day. I even had a birthday part to attend and I stayed on plan. No mindless eating. One of the things I know I need to do is to stop and think about what I'm about to eat..and if need be have conversations with myself if I'm not eating for fuel. I did have a few of those today. I had waited a little to long to fix my lunch and while I was fixing it I saw a cookie, I thought I could have one while I"m fixing my lunch and then I said to myself, why, you are going to have food in about 5 minutes..I can wait, eat my lunch and then decide if I want the cookie...I didn't want it and that allowed me to have a small brownie at the birthday party--Aften I had my dinner there.

The new year has gotten off to a good start for me and I feel good about that.

See you all tomorrow.

hi Ladies. It seems I am the last of our core group to check in. I just finished my 5K for "Stinkin up the New Year Challenge." It is cold here in Michigan, so I did it inside with WATP. I am good with food today and totally committed. After some reflection today I realized I have been within about a 5 pound range all of Nov. and Dec. How frustrating.

Today I was up to 202.4. yuck!!! Maybe I snacked a bit too much at last night's party. Didn't seem like that much. I even worked out yesterday. All I can do is stick to 1400-1500 calories and workout most days. I am aiming for 45 min. a day.

Ward- Awesome job with the working out. You are a champ.

Susie- You have figured out a lot this past year. You will lose weight in 2009.

Kelly- Back to work soon and so back on track. We will reach our goals this year. Or die trying. :smug:

See ya tom.

Hi Ladies,

I hope you don't mind me jumping in on your thread? I'm a bit of an old timer at 3fc, but I haven't been around for a long while and I feel that I'm finally in the right frame of mind to tackle my weight problems. I've weighed in today at 190.5lbs, so have around 55lbs to lose.

I've been so unhappy for years with the way I look and feel, but just haven't been motivated enough to do anything about it ... I've tried and failed miserably many times to lose weight and now I feel like my life is passing me by. I don't want to waste any more time feeling the way that I do. I want to do this the right way ... no gimmicky 'diets', or starving myself and then binging ... I'm choosing to eat healthily and taking it slowly, one step at a time. I'm doing this for myself and no one else. I'm not going to set myself any targets as I know from past experience that this always sets me up for failure ... if I haven't managed reached a certain target, for instance, I immediately feel like I've failed, and end up un-doing all the good work that I've already done.

I look forward to getting to know you all and hope that we can all give support and encouragement to each other to help us on our roads to success.:)

Hi Nichola! We are very happy to have you on board! I totally agree with your outlook on weight loss. There is no point to starve yourself, go on some fad diet, or yo-yo all the time. The only way to lose and keep it off is to make a lifestyle change, or the weight will come right back on. I am like you, when I feel like I haven't reached a goal, I binge big time. This year I hope to talk myself out of that mode and not sabotage myself. My other resolution is to post on this site more often. I wasn't very consistent last year, and I feel so much better when I have so much encouragement from others. I am glad to meet you and look forward to your posts!

Susie--Glad to see you again! This will be your year! You have such a great mindset-- weight will be falling off because you are as determined as you are!

Mindy-- Can't "weight" for Monday. I kind of miss Kickboxer Kelly, so don't do her this weekend! I got new shoes this week, too, so I won't be complaining about those worn out shoes anymore!

Ward-- You are a rockstar working out as much as you have in the last year. Do you plan on keeping up that pace in 09?

Good morning,

I"m up early. DH is working today and I want to get some things done.
I just set up my new Ipod with some work-out music so I'm excited to get back to the gym on Sunday.

I wrote in my journal last night and I logged all my food on my food sheets. It felt good to do all that. I just want to be sure I keep up with it all when I get back to work. That's the funny thing, I do better with a routine but you all know how busy my routine gets with my job and then I get behind with the journal and the food...but not this time. It's ALL about me this time...it has to be. I'm tired of "loosing weight" being my hobby. I want to get it done this year and next year my hobby can be maintaining my weight loss.

I am having lunch with a friend today. Before that I want to organize a few shelves in the garage and write some letters to get mailed out. I"m about to have a bowl of ceral and get on with my day.

Hi Nicola--WELCOME...we are excited that you are here and look forward to your posting and being a help to you to reach your goals as we reach ours.

Mindy: I"ll say it again...I can't believe how much you work out now...I'm so proud of you for that. I know you want those scales to stay under 200 and you are frustrated that you can't seem to get out of that 5lb range. What about more lean protein? I've read where that can help with weight loss.

Kelly: I'm glad to read that you plan on posting more often...I like it when you are here! You inspire me.

Ward: Your numbers last year looked great. I'm thinking about keeping a spreadsheet of my workouts. Do you keep yours in Excel?

Ok...I'll see you all tomorrow. Stay on plan--we are doing this!

Hiya guys!

Newbie! My motto for this Year, 'ZEINAB, YOU'RE WORTH IT!':carrot:

Good luck to you all my darlings!:dizzy:

Welcome, Nichola and Zeinab! I am looking forward to getting to know you both better.

Susie, I agree that this is going to be your year. You are mentally ready and that's half the battle.

Kelly & Mindy - Are you ready to go back to work? I have mixed feelings about my kids going back to school. On one hand, it's been nice having them home and we've had fun, but on the other hand, they can get a little rambunctious. Well, a lot. ;)

As for me, I have stayed on plan for five straight days(!) and my workouts have been good. We have the final holiday party tomorrow. I plan to get up and to the gym early and avoid all food except fruits and veggies until I get home. (It's an open house at 11am.)

I also weighed and updated the current numbers in my profile. Wow, how easy was it to pack on that many pounds over the holidays? It'll be a lot harder going in the other direction, but I am up for it.

See you tomorrow!

Hi Everyone ... Thanks for the welcome! I look forward to getting to know you all and I promise to be a regular poster.:)

I've got off to a good start and I feel such a sense of relief that I'm finally doing something positive about my weight problem. I went food shopping yesterday and stocked up on lots of good stuff ... plenty of veggies, salad, fruit, chicken, etc. All of the Christmas goodies are gone out of the kitchen cupboards, so I've no excuses for not being able to eat healthily from now on.

I must confess that I've never really been into exercise, except in my younger days, when I used to do aerobics classes and go jogging, but that was many, many years ago, why back before I had kids ... my son will be 20 on Monday and my daughter is 16, so that gives you a good idea of how long it's been!!:o Anyway, I do realize that I need to start moving, so I plan to start walking more. I've got two dogs who need plenty of exercise, but it's usually hubby and the kids who do most of the dog walking. From now on though, I plan to do it more regularly. I'm going shopping this weekend to look for some decent footwear ... if I'm going to do it properly, I need to get some good walking shoes/trainers ... the ones I already have, have never really been that comfortable.

I had an ipod for Christmas ... I'm just waiting for one of the kids to put music on it for me ... I'm really rather naive when it comes to technology of this kind. My son has promised to do it today, so once that's done, and I've got some decent footwear, I'm ready to go!:running: (OK, I know that's a running smilie, but I couldn't find one for walking so it'll have to do for now!:))

Have a good weekend everyone! Make the most of it if you're all back to work on Monday like I am!:(

Ooh, Ooh, new people. How exciting. Welcome!! I am feeling better today since I was down about 2 pounds today. Yesterday I ate 1400 calories, worked out 45 min. and drank more water. I hope I have found the right mix. Today was pretty much the same, so hopefully I'll be in good shape tomorrow.

Nichola- You will find that this is not easy for any of us. We certainly have our struggles. What is nice is that we are here for each other. You can count on us. Had to laugh reading about your Ipod. I also got one for Christmas and my DD and I spent a few hours the other day loading music. Oh to be young again.

Kelly- New shoes are great. I will be ready to do some kickboxing. I am going to try for 45 min./day, so I might have to add in a little something more each day.

Susie- Accountability is so important. I can not let up any single day. Went to the movies today and was offered popcorn. Had to turn it down flat so I didn't overindulge. I need to make sure I am not sneeking in a nibble of this or a bit of that.

Zeinab- Welcome. I personally feel you have joined up with a great group of women.

Ward- I, on one hand, would love to stay home longer. But, I do so much better on a regular schedule, that in that respect it will be nice to go back.
I have gained and not changed my tickers. I guess I shoud do that.

See ya tom.

Hi Ladies,

I am on plan and doing well with it. I'm keeping a food sheet and a Feeling Journal. I have found it has helped me out of some emotional eating temptations already. Yesterdays was when I wanted a chocolate covered cherry (they are my DH's). I thought, just one and then I thought no...one will lead to many others. So I wrote about how good it would feel to not give in to that "just one" and I didn't.

DH and I went to the mall last night and I had some gift cards to the Footlocker...I bought myself a new pair of shoes for my workouts. I'm going tomorrow to the Y for a walk on the indoor track.

Ward: It's good to have you back and on plan. As much as you workout those lbs that you gained over the holidays will be gone soon.

Mindy: I'm glad to see that you had a 2lb loss. What you said about being on top of this everyday is so true. I will think of you saying no to that popcorn when I'm at the movies today with my nieces. I just won't have any, because I know that it would start a binge. If you can do it, so can I.

Nichola: Did you get your new shoes? I think both you and Kelly will love having your Ipods to workout with. If I don't have music I find it really hard to workout.

Kelly: How are you doing? I know you and Mindy are going to do another Biggest Loser contest at school and I think that will be great fun and and a big help to keeping yourself on track and getting to your goals this year.
I've never watched the show "The Biggest Loser" but I see that it starts on Tuesday so I'm going to watch it for inspiration.

Zeniab: Wclome to the January Club thread.

Ok..got to get moving here. I'll see you all tomorrow.

Hi guys. I made it through the open house. I got up extra early and worked out, then had a snack size zone perfect bar before we went. Despite all the delicious looking food, I ate some grapes, most of a clementine, and 8 almonds. I also skipped the wine and warm cider.

You guys are making me want new shoes. :lol: See you tomorrow.

Hi girls,

For the past couple of days, not touched chocs or biccies. I've replaced them with cucumber & carrot sticks eaten with a red kidney bean dip (similar to humus). Also had low fat,cottage cheese mixed with tomatoes, cucumber & a little chili powder, to make it exciting. Even the kids loved it! I've really surprised myself not heading to the biccie drawer!

Kids go back to school Monday. So will definitely go jogging for an hr. Can't wait!

Thanks guys for welcoming me here with open arms. Just the kind of support I need to get me into, The Motivation Mood.

Susie- I really wanted that popcorn too. I have been craving it ever since. So, tonght I had some lowfat popcorn that I added into my calories. It was even better than at the theatre because it didn't blow my plan for the day.
BL should be good this time. There are some really large people with a lot of health problems. I believe we start our next round at school next week. Can't wait.

Wardhog- Way to nibble. And avoiding wine. That would not be aproblem for me. I don't like wine. Even got in a workout. Good for you.


Zeinab- I also go back to school Monday.:( I have been enjoying my vacation. The good thing is, I will be even more on plan.

See ya tom.

If I could find the wagon, I would happily climb back on it. What is wrong with me????? Yesterday, I ate out for lunch with my mom. Greasy, terrible quesadillas AND some of my mom's nachos. Then, I proceeded to have ice cream for dinner. Oh, wait...did I mention the hot fudge, peanut butter topping, and mound of whipped cream on top? I felt like throwing up when I was done. Why do I do that? I am sooooo done with it. No more sabotaging myself! I missed 2 days of posting already, but, hey, I was out of town, at least I have an excuse, I guess.

Zeinab--Welcome! Glad to meet you! By the way, what are biccies?

Mindy-- Glad to see those 2 pounds come off. You know this is just a temporary blip on the screen for you. Will you be there after school Monday? Don't you have the afternoon off?

Susie--Good for you keeping that journal. You are going to do it this time! Let us know what you think of the BL show. It is just so inspiring!

Wardhog--Good job keeping those party snacks away. That is so difficult!

Nichola--I am glad all the Christmas goodies are out of your house. That will certainly make a difference. I just got a pair of Nike Running shoes. They are great! I really notice they are much lighter weight than my old ones which I think were cross trainers. Check out the Nike section--I have always had good luck there!

Kelly- The wagon is right there. All you need to do is jump on. I'm saving you a spot. See ya tomorrow. Don't think I will be there after school. My appt. is at 3:00. I could come back though, if you want me to.

Hi,

I just got back from the gym. I walked for 40 minutes and got in 2 miles and then I did some ab work. It felt good to get back to working out. I've packed my gym bag for tomorrow so I can do my lunch time workout.

I am happy to report that I was able to not have the popcorn at the movies. I felt so strong and proud of myself for being able to not have it.

I'm about to sit down to dinner--hubby cooked for us tonight. I've had a good day being on plan and working out.

Tomorrow it's back to work and normal life.

Ward: What a good idea to eat before you went to the open house and to get your workout in. It's not always easy to do these extra things to keep on track but don't you feel good about yourself for doing so?

Kelly: Yep..the wagon is here...we will always come around and get you when you fall off. It takes all of us to keep the wagon balanced.
That binge is over and done with..you are moving on.

Mindy: Counting the popcorn in to your calories and having it at home where you can control how it's made is a smart choice. You have taught me that I can have things like that...just count it in and control it.

Zeinab: Glad to see you here and that you are on your plan.

Nichola: How is the dog walking going? Looking forward to hearing from you.

Ok..got to go..talk to you all tomorrow

New to 3fatchicks!

Back on WW and lost 4# since 12/31. Water probably, but none the less 4#!

Going back to teach 4 year olds tomorrow and hope I can do it without a Real Coke. Stress makes me want a coke soooo bad!

Wish me luck.

I want a weight loss ticker!!!

Danielle- Good luck!

Kelly- Biccies short for biscuits, this part of the UK! LOl

My Choice- Proud of you. Well done.

Mtiger- Low-fat popcorn is fine. Good girl.

WardHog- What amazing willpower. Hope it brushes off....me!

My day started with some fruit salad (no bananas) & a hot lemon & honey drink.

Midday, had some homemade veg & lentil soup (consisted of courgettes, carrots, onions, celery, tomatoes, clove garlic, cooked in a light chicken broth). Both filling, healthy & yummy. Drunk 2 litres of water & for supper had a low fat yogurt mixed with fresh blueberries & sliced strawberries. Before bedtime, herbal drink.

On that note, shall bid you all a good night, cos crazy school run tomoz, for the gang of 4. LOl

Night Night! :dizzy: Zzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Kelly - I am sure once you get back into your routine you will find your mojo again.

Mindy - when does the next BL contest start?

Susie - great workout! Keep it up!

Danielle - welcome to 3fc and our January club thread. I hope you will come back and post often. Another teacher!

Zeinab - I think I would starve if that's all I ate in a day. The soup sounds great, though. What's a courgette?

I have been on plan 7 days now and I'm starting to feel a lot better. My workout was awesome today but I am a bit worried that the gym will be super crowded tomorrow. It's my Group Power day and if the class is full I will be annoyed and off-routine. What will be, will be - I will deal.

See you tomorrow!

Thank you for the encouragement everyone. I think I am back on track. Food was good today. My daughter was in a hockey tournament all weekend, and it was really difficult to resist the concession stand. But, I did it! (Her team won the whole tournament, undefeated, by the way! We were so excited! Hers is a team of pretty much all girls that beat 4 teams of all boys!)

Ward--Hope Group Power is kind to you tomorrow!

Susie--Great workout! You are doing great staying on plan!

Mindy--I am bummed you won't be there to work out with me tomorrow, but I am still going to walk or something!

Zeinab--I think I would starve, too, but everything sounds really good!

Danielle--Welcome! Mindy and I are teachers, too. I look forward to your posts! Let us know if you need help finding a ticker!

Nichola--Hope things are going well!

See everyone tomorrow! I hope I can stay awake long enough to post. Had the last 2 weeks off, back to kids full force tomorrow--they wear me out!

Hi all and Happy New Year!
I'm new and looking for some gal pals to keep me motivated - and judging by your tickers - I came to the right place! Last year was kind of a disaster for me. I suffered a pretty bad injury at the end of 2007 and had to stop working out for a while - that combined with stress eating from grad school - I gained over 30 lbs. I wasn't a thin girl to begin with. Now I'd like to lose about 50 lbs or so. I figure I'll know when hit my goal by how clothes fit and how toned I am.
My immediate goals are to eat healthy (lots of fruits and veggies and whole grains and very little processed sugars or fats) and to exercise several days a week. I've never liked exercising, but there were times where I was able to make it a habit. I want to get there again.
Thanks for reading!

Hi Ladies,

I survived the 1st day back to work. Someone brought in saltwater taffy and also some chocolate covered cheeries. I just told myself that it would't taste that good and then I moved them away from the file cabinet by my desk to a much more open space. I am a "closet eater" and I only overeat in private so I knew if they weren't where I could get to them in private I wouldn't eat them.

I wasn't too tired when I got home tonight. Maybe it's because I did get in a lunch time workout? I did 20 min on the bike and then finished with some Natulis training for upper back and chest.

At my work gym they are offering us 3 free months with a trainer for free. Let me tell you I jumped on that! I should have something in place with them around the end of January. I'll let you know more as I know more.

I am on plan with food, with posting here, with keeping my food and exercise sheet and my feelings journal. It sure takes a lot of work but if I learned one thing last year...that's what it will take and so because I so want to be successful this year; I WILL do what it takes.

Martini Girl: Weclome to the thread. I had a hard time last year as well but just posting with these gals kept me from giving up and this year I have the right mind set. I'll be looking forward to your posts. I had to laugh when you said you didn't like exerice, neither did Mindy and you should see how far she has come with that. Now she signs up for 5ks and is actually running!

Kelly: I'm glad you got back on the wagon--I knew you would. How was your workout without Kelly? Did you use your new Ipod?

Ward: Was your class crowded today?

Zeniab: That soup sounds really good. Your food looks very healthy and balanced.

Danielle: Welcome to the thread. We will be here to support you and look forward to your posts. All posts help all of us and give us support. If you need help with a ticker I'm sure many of us can help you.

I'll see everyone tomorrow.

Susie- WooHoo!! Score for you. A trainer. That would be heaven. I am sure you will get a lot out of it. Keep moving them cherries away. As I type, there is a box sitting next to me. Good thing I don't like them. Thanks for the comment about my working out. I do seem to live for it now. 45 min. today.

Danielle- Welcome and stick around. This is a great group and we really support each other.

Zeinab- You're making me hungry. I hope that's enough food. :smug:

Ward- Today is day 7 for me also. Hope you get your class. Funny how we get so stuck in our routines.

Kelly- you didn't mention the tournament. YEAH!!! GO GIRLS!!! Hey, I made that workout today after all. Kickin butt!!!:cool:

Martingal- Welcome. I've said it before, this is a great place to be. Hope you stick around. We can meet our goals.

I was under 200 again today. Lost track of how many times now. Got a good 45 min. cardio workout in and have eaten well. What more can a girl do??

See ya tom.

I promised to post every day, and I will. Short but sweet, today, though. Got homework to help with. Food was good today, I was over my goal calories by 115. I ended up eating 1515 today because of a stinking piece of garlic bread. I guess I'll have to do some Wii Fit tonight to make up for it. Mindy ended up returning to work after her appointment so we were able to work out after all. 30 good butt kickin minutes of Bob Harper should help me! My husband made some cookies after dinner, and guess how many I ate?........0!! Woo Hoo! I told him he better eat them all and eat them fast! See you tomorrow girls.

Welcome Martinigal! Looking forward to your posts and helping in any way!

Hey, something must be going right. I am inching down everyday this week. Must keep it going in the right direction. I am eating 1400 calories, doing 45 min. cardio one day, 45 min. strength/cardio combination the next day. I am allowing myself one rest day a week. Hope this keeps working.

Kelly- Tell that hubbie of yours to ixnay on the cookiesay. I'll miss you tonight. Get that workout in though without me. Promise?? :smug: I'll be getting mine done also. :strong:

hope everyone is doing well today. See ya tomorrow.

Susie, that's some fantastic will-power you have! Way to go!

Kelly, you too! And I can't believe your husband made cookies. My husband can't boil water.

Mindy, :woohoo: on the results! Keep it up!

Welcome, martinigal! I hope you will be reading and posting here a lot. I am looking forward to getting to know you.

As for me, I am on my 9th straight day of on-plan eating but the scale has not budged. Soooo frustrating. I had a great workout this morning - 60 min of cardio and Group Ride. I also had a nice long chat with another woman at the gym. I know a lot of people at my gym, but I hope she and I will become friends - she's a mom of two small kids, too.

Zeinab, Danielle, Nichola - I hope we haven't lost you. ;)

Ward--Oh, yes, my husband is a great cook. I cook, too, but I let him do it most of the time. If only I could get him to stop making stuff that makes me want to binge.

Mindy-- Just returned from hockey practice, and BL is starting soon. It will record, I will get my workout in, and then I can watch it. Just have to wait for my girls to go to bed.

Dropped a half a pound today. Hope it keeps going in the right direction!

Danielle, Nichola, Zeinab, Susie, Martinigal,---Hope all is well.

Hi Ladies,

It's later than usual but I'm here. I just finished watching The Biggest Loser. This is my first time to ever watch it. I cried and cheered. I'm excited to see how those who go home do.

I know if I was someplace where I had someone in my face every day that I would loose weight more easily. One reason, I'm competitive, two I'm a binger who overeats in private, so I'm anxious to hear the stories of those that go home.

The desperation of those people on that show is very, very familiar.

I am on plan, I've worked out (did my Hi/LO class with weight training=60 min and then did a 30 min walk. I went 1.50 miles).

So, tomorrow is a day I had to think about and make a decision about and I needed to do it tonight. We are having a "Welcome Breakfast" for a new Brand Manager. I orginally thought that I would just eat what would be there for my breakfast. But after thinking about it more I have decided that I will stick to my own breakfast..it's something I can control. I know the calories, I know I like it and I know what it will be. I've never given this much thought to my food before.

Ward: 9 days is something to be proud of. I know, as you do, that the results will come. Stay strong.

Kelly: Some days it just gets really busy doesn't it? I'm proud of you for sticking to your goal to come and post and for planning on working out after homework is done--you'll show that piece of garlic bread!

Mindy: I'm glad you went under 200 again...I know you wanted it. You are doing all you can do--just keep doing it.

I need to go write in my feelings journal and then get to bed. 5:15 a.m. comes early.

See you all tomorrow.

Had a busy evening. Dr. Appt., hair appt, then needed to get home and WO before the show. Got home at 7:40. YIKES!! Did 20 min. of Jillian and the show was 7 min. in. Then I did 25 min. of walking and jogging while watching the show. I got in 45 min. YEAH!!! Stayed on plan eating wise and went down a tich today. Day 10. TOM is looming, so I must keep it together, perfectly.

Good job to all of you with your own success's. We are all learning so much and doing so well. Let's keep it up.

Hello,

Posting a bit early today. I think I'm going to have a busy evening. I'm working a bit late and then I have a workout at 7:15 p.m. then home to eat a salad for dinner. So I might not get computer time tonight.

I'm on plan and going strong. I'm happy to report that I did skipp the group breakfast and feel so much better about myself for it.

I tried a new class at my workout gym. They have Zumba. It was scary walking in there knowing I would be new but once I was there, it was ok and I had a great time. It was a workout. 45 min of Latin style areobics is how I describe it. It's like dancing though so it feels fun.

Ok..got to wrap up some things and head home. I'll see you all tomorrow.

Mindy, I taped TBL and have only watched the first half hour or so. I can't wait to see the rest tonight.

Susie, you rock! You resisted the breakfast temptation and tried a new class. Even though you were nervous going in, you did it anyway! :bravo:

My husband drove carpool this morning so I was able to do Group Ride and then Group Power back to back. I love when that happens. Eating is on plan. Even though my weight is still stuck, I feel so much better than when I was eating junk. :)

See y'all tomorrow.

I am doing well this week, with my eating and with the scale. I have gone down a pound two days in a row. Unfortunately, last night, I had great intentions to work out after my daughter's homework was completed, but I made the mistake of sitting down on the couch to rest for a few minutes, and never got up...:( That's ok, I worked out today with Mindy, did 30 minutes of Kickbox bootcamp, and boy are my legs going to hurt tomorrow. After my dinner tonight, I realized I had about 360 more calories to eat to reach 1400, so I decided to have some ice cream. Last year, I just gave that stuff up, so I really had no idea how many calories there were in ice cream. I had a whole cup of vanilla (280 cal), which I measured out in my pampered chef measuring cup which is for dry measurements, then you push the bottom up to get the stuff out. I was shocked at how much ice cream a whole cup is! It was way more than I ever imagined! Then, I decided to have some chocolate syrup on it, which I used a Tablespoon measuring spoon to measure out. 2T was 100 calories, but after measuring out 1T, I had plenty! I guess I had overestimated my calorie "guesses" on ice cream toppings in the past and was marking down way too many calories. So anyway, now I am just 30 calories short, and by god, I am not one to waste calories, so I WILL find something else to eat tonight.

Ward--Let us know your reaction to BL! I was surprised at the end!

Susie--Good for you for giving up the breakfast. We have one on Friday to deal with. We'll see how it goes.

Mindy--Keep your head up with that scale! You are rockin with TOM right around the corner! Let's lose more by Friday!

See you all tomorrow!

Hi,

Last night I was filling out my food sheet and I realized it was completely filled out. I did it! I haven't done a whole week in so long...I was so happy with myself and excited to start the 2nd week.

I feel like I've done well with the food, the exercise and the emotional part of this. I haven't ate for any reason except hunger. I've had a couple of times that I wanted to eat for an emotional reason--usually it's because of an anxiety feeling--but I haven't done it. So...I'm hoping the scales show my effort. I have my weigh-in at TOPS tonight so it will tell.

Speaking of emotional eating; I came out of a meeting this afternoon, walked past a filing cabinet where no one was around and there was a huge plate of BIG chocolate chip cookies. Now, I can have a cookie..I just can't have it because I came out of a meeting where the aniexty was a bit high. So I walked right on by...came to my desk, got a piece of gum and here I am.

Ward: The scales will move soon...I know it. In the meantime..how great you got to do the workouts you love to do.

Kelly: It's good to see you here. You are doing great. I was shocked at the end of TBL too! Good luck with the breakfast. I'm sure you will figure it all out.

Mindy: I hope you are having a good day and I'm glad you and Kelly got to work out together.

Zeinab, Danielle, Nichola: How are you guys? We miss you!

Ok..I'll see you tomorrow. After my TOPS meeting I will go for a 30 min walk. I didn't workout at lunch today so I could have lunch with my mentor.

Kelly, I always estimate in the other direction. That's why I have to weigh everything I eat. You are doing great!

Susie, you are too! There is no way I could have passed up those cookies, especially if I was upset at the time (and no one could see me). Great job!

I had an awesome workout this morning. I started with a 35 min (3.55 mi) treadmill run. Then I took my son to preschool and came back for Group Ride and 25 min on the elliptical. My bodybugg says I burned a ton of calories; in fact, I have met all of my targets for the day already and it's only 5pm. Eating is on plan.

See you tomorrow!

Ward--Mindy and I were just talking about getting Bodybuggs today! How weird! Are they expensive? So you get them online or do they sell them at stores somewhere?

Susie--Good for you, both on logging in your food and walking by the cookies! You are doing amazing! I eat in secret, too, and I know how hard it is to walk away from food. Especially cookies! Great job!

Mindy--Do your arms and legs hurt yet? Because mine can barely get me up and down my stairs!

Mindy and I did Biggest Loser Weight Loss Yoga tonight. Anyone who ever thought yoga was not a good workout has apparently never done yoga with Bob Harper! That was tough! There were times when I wanted to collapse onto the floor because my arms and legs burned so badly, but I made it through! Food was good today, and I still have 60 calories left, which will be filled up by a Sugar Free Jello Pudding cup. I am feeling great about all this today! I feel like I am totally back on track with a new drive and I know I can do this!

See you all tomorrow!

Kelly- Everything on my body hurts right now. Some of it is from yesterday, doing the kickboxing using your 5 pound weights. Then jogging afterwards. Then we repeat today with Yoga. My arms hurt, my quads hurt, my shoulders, and then to top it off I have the cramps from TOM. Tomorrow could be ugly at school. Those children better watch out. OOH, we have that breakfast in the morning.

Susie- I think I need to pull a Susie and eat my own breakfst and avoid the one at school in the morning. You never know what they are going to have. Let alone how many calories some of that stuff will have. I'll pop in for the social aspect, but not eat. Good luck at TOPS. You have been doing great.

Ward- Keep it moving. You and that gym. They should give you a frequent visitor discount. Or put you in their commercials or something. :)

I am on plan, day 11. The scale went up today with the start of TOM. Unusual for me. I usually gain before and start to lose when it starts. Not this time. My body is going, "WTH?" How do you like the bodybugg? Tell us more.

See ya tom. My official weigh-in day. :?:

Hi,

I'm usually on the road to work by now but I decided that going in early this week hasn't helped me get done what I want done because as soon as my group sees me they need me for something else, so I decided to take some me time this morning and get my laundry sorted so I can start it tonight after work and to answer emails and post.

Ladies, I had a GAIN last night! and it was 3.25 lbs. I was so shocked. I don't feel like I gained, but there it was. I have no idea why. I have stayed in my calorie range and I know this range works for me to loose weight in.

The only thing I can think of is that we had almost 3 weeks off between weigh-ins and I must have gained a bunch during two of them before I got back on track.

It was hard to see that gain..but I am NOT giving up. I want this to badly.

I will admit I'm in a bit of a bad mood about it all..another good reason to take bit of me time this morning.

Mindy: I know you will see another loss soon. Just keep doing what you are doing.

Kelly: I have done yoga before and it can really be a workout! I hope the sorness is better today. You are doing a great job!

Ward: What is bodybugg? Good job with your workouts and for staying on plan. I know that you have issues with binging too and it can be so hard to overcome but you are doing great.

Ok..I got to start getting ready for work. I'll see you all tomorrow

Mindy and Kelly, you guys are sounding so strong and motivated! :carrot:

Susie, don't let a temporary gain de-rail you. Keep working your plan and those pounds will be gone.

Today I did 45 min of cardio and Group Power. I ate more than usual for lunch so my total intake for the day will be higher than normal. But, I did not binge. :D

The bodybugg is a device that you wear on your arm that measures four things that are going on with your body and from those measurements tells you how many calories you're burning, how much time you're active, and how many steps you're taking.

You subscribe to the website and upload your data there. You also keep a food log there so it calculates your surplus/deficit. It sets targets for you based on your goals. For example, I put in that I want to lose 8 pounds, so for me, it said I should burn 2150 calories a day and consume 1650 to create a 500 calorie deficit. That should result in a 1 lb per week loss. My other targets are 3 active hours per day and 12,000 steps.

I bought my bugg on eBay (used) so I didn't pay a whole lot for it. You can read all about it and see the current pricing here -
http://mystore.24hourfitness.com/pro...m=400005660832

That's actually a fabulous price they have right now, and it's a newer version of the armband than I have, too. I absolutely love mine and I wear it all the time. It is so motivating to look down at the display and see how many calories you've burned. Or if I look down and see that I might not meet my targets, I get off the couch! Like I need to do right now. ;)

See you tomorrow.