Susie, I hope things work out ok with your job. That's one more thing I don't miss about being in the corporate world - constant reorganization, lay-offs, stress! You're right about the bingeing - we need to learn that it doesn't solve whatever the problem is, and it only makes us feel worse in the long run.

Mindy, how was the scale for you today? Coming down yet?

I am up (another) 4 pounds from the binge. I can't seem to string more than a few on plan days together. Today will be on plan, though. Workout was walk to and from the gym (took a short cut because I was running late, only 1 mile today), and then Group Ride and Group Power. I also mowed the lawn. :)

See you tomorrow!

I'm always sharing stressful news with you guys..BUT today I have some happy news. My brother and his partner of 11 years adopted a baby! She was born today at 8:30 a.m. and she weighed 6 lbs, 13 oz and she's perfect!

They named her Eilanna and I will get to meet her in about 2 weeks. They have to stay in LA with her (that is where she was born) for 2 weeks and then they can take her across state lines.

I have also done my Zumba workout today and my food is good. I thought I wanted some M&M's about 3:00 but I talked myself out of them and had 3 Altoids instead! :D

I have yoga tonight and I can't wait for it. It always makes me feel great.

The food is good for today--still have the evening to get through but with the yoga workout I should be doing ok.

Ward: keep stringing those good days together one at a time!

Congratulations, Aunt Susie! She is precious! ♥

AW!! A new baby. How exciting. Bet you can hardly wait until you can see her. Good way to get back on track today.

Ward- That's right. One day at a time. You know you can do this.

I am down a little today, 183.2. I am hoping to go down some more tomorrow. Going for a long walk/jog tonight. Alternating between long moderate workouts and shorter more intense ones. We'll see if it does any good.

Congrats Susie! New babies are so exciting!!!

Ward--I hear ya on the having trouble stringing together more than a few days binge free. Just when I feel like I am doing great, something comes up and I eat way too much, sabotaging all the hard work I just did. I have got to get that under control, too.

Mindy--You, however, don't have that problem. Curse you...:DJust kidding. You are going to see those 170's before the students see you on Sept 8th. I know it. As I was working out tonight, I was thinking it might be fun a little later in the school year to start an exercise club or something at my "new" building. We'll have to see where I end up.

Yes, I still don't know where I will be teaching in 2 weeks. I know I have a job, I just don't know where or what it is yet. It is very stressful for me, because I am a pretty anal "planner" by nature. I am finding myself tearful, anxiety filled, and standing in front of the pantry far too much trying to "distract" myself. In the 11 years I have been doing this job, this is the first time I have had to deal with something like this, and I am just terrified. Everyone keep your fingers crossed for me!

Hi Ladies- thank you for all the congratulations.

I don't have TOPS weigh-in tonight. A member's husband passed away and most are going to the funeral visitation.

I'm going to watch tennis tonight. I hope to see the Williams sisters. I don't think they will be playing but I hope they are there. I would give anything to have Serina's body!

I just talked to my workout partner here at work and we have our workout planned for tomorrow....I have not been working out on Fridays but I'm hoping by doing so I have a good mindset for the weekend.

Kelly: I am a planner too and not knowing what is going on would put me in the same state of mind. I'm going through something similar at my work. As we both know the answer is not in the pantry or the fridge...so let's get out from in front of both!
I just looked at your tracker and you have 18 more lbs to goal!! Lady..you are so doing this!!

Ward: How was your day today?

Mindy: I hope you are down today.

Ok..got to run..see you tomorrow.

Kelly, I hope your job situation works out in your favor. I am a planner, too and not knowing would drive me crazy!

Susie, I really like what you said about not finding answers in the pantry or fridge. I think I am going to post signs on the doors - "It's not in here!" That's cool about going to the tennis - I hope you get to see a good match.

Mindy, did you go down some more?

Today I walked to and from the gym (1.4 mi) and did Group Ride + 60 min on the elliptical. For some reason I woke up super sore all across my shoulders and back, and now my legs are toast, too. Eating is on plan today. :carrot:

See y'all tomorrow!

Screw the pantry AND the fridge. I have no interest in them and I am not cheating or be tempted, so.... WHAT GIVES!!!!!!!! 183 today, not 182 something. :?: :devil: :mad: Do ya ll get my point??

Kelly- You know what you have to do. So, JUST DO IT!!!!! ;) :cool:

Susie- Sorry about the funeral thing. That is never any fun. Have fun with the tennis though. Just think what that scale is going to look like when you finally get there.

Ward- Walking to the gym everyday?? and then your workouts. Good for you.

Good for you, Mindy for not cheating or being tempted! You will be rewarded on the scale.

Today I walked to/from (1.4) and did 45 min on the elliptical, Group Power and 15 min on the bike. Eating is on plan.

See you tomorrow.

Today's workout was Group Ride + 50 min on the elliptical. I had the kids with me, so no walking to the gym today. Eating is on plan.

And I forgot to say that we were invited to a birthday party tomorrow, for the daughter of one of the trainers at the gym. ACK! I have a wear a swimsuit in front of one of the trainers!

Ward- Don't worry about that swmsuit. I'm sure you will look awesome.

Back from my trip. It was tons of fun. The beach and Lake Michigan were great. Let me tell you what. The lake is COLD!!! Ward- I was wearing a swimsuit, in public. First time since dinosaurs roamed the earth. I felt pretty good about it too. Thank God for boobs. Takes the focus away from the cellulite ridden thighs.

I am hoping that the scale will be favorable tomorrow. I worked out one night while gone and ate pretty good. So, keeping my fingers crossed.

The dinosaurs, LOL! Glad you had fun.

I got up at the crack of dawn (before, actually) and ran 9.4mi (1:42) - same route as last week. The party was ok but there were some hard bodies around the pool. I skipped the hot dogs, burgers, chips, cupcakes and ice cream. Eating is on plan.

See you tomorrow!

Hey Ladies, it's been a few rough days. At the last 11th hour the birth mother of my brothers baby decided that she could not place the baby for adoption. I can't even begin to explain how sad and heartbroken we are. I am dealing with my own emotions about my loss of a niece and it brings up all the old feelings that I went though dealing with my own infertility also, I hurt so much for my brother.

I did manage to get a workout in at lunch time on Friday. I just felt that I needed to move. The exercise is good right now but not the food. I've got to get that back in focus.

I'm so tired of struggle to even have a couple days on plan! But I will not give up. No way...you guys haven't and you have made so much progress; I know that is available to me but I have to do it.

Mindy: A bathing suit in public...how very PROUD I am of you.

Ward: Good for you for skipping the hot dogs and things.

Kelly: How are you?

Susie- That really stinks about the baby. I'm so sorry to hear it. I know it's tough, but things always seem to work out for the best.

Ward- That is quite the run. Good job skipping all that party food.

I really thought the scale would be kind today, like 180 or 170, but NOOOO!!! I was 181.8 again, back to my lowest. What gives??? I just don't know why it has been so difficult this past month. GGRRR!!!

Susie, that is truly heartbreaking. :hug:

Mindy, you'll get a new low tomorrow.

Today I did the walk, Group Ride and Group Power. Eating is on plan.

See you tomorrow!