Hello--I'm on my 3rd day in a row of being on plan. But man am I hungry! I'm eating grapes when I can't stand it.

I went for a walk last night in the neighborhood...it felt good to get out and move and then came home and did some ab work and some yoga for my hip flexors. They get really tight on me.

Mindy: I can just feel that those scales are about to slip under that 180's soon.

Ward: Did you put up the "the answer is not in here" signs..I did. My DH thinks I'm crazy!

Kelly: I'm missing you!!

I have Body pump tonight after work...I'm looking forward to it.

Susie, I didn't put up the signs. I probably should, though. How was Pump?

How was the scale today, Mindy?

Today I did Group Ride, 60 min elliptical, and walked to & from. Eating is on plan, but I must say, I was tempted today.

See you tomorrow!

Still hanging out in the low 180's. DANG!!! This is getting on my nerves.

Going to an amusement/water park today with my son and his GF. I am looking forward to floating down the lazy river. I'm not into the rides, but it will still be fun.

Ward and Susie- Good for you both staying on plan. You are tough cookies and can do this.

Mindy, we went to a water park a couple of weeks ago. Fun!

Today was Group Ride/Group Power and walked back and forth. Eating is on plan, day 9 today. Sore, tired, weight not budging. What's a girl got to do?

Ward & Mindy: Going to a water park is one of my goals. I plan on being able to do this next summer when I'm not embarrassed to be in a bathing suit in front of people.

Ward: I hear you on being sore, & tired. This is my first week back with really hitting the exercise and my body is saying "what the heck??" but I feel so much better mentally for it.

Tonight is my TOPS weigh-in--it's been 3 weeks since I have weighed in. I'm not sure what the number will be but I will take what it is and know that I'm moving on and that I'm motivated again.

The park was a ton of fun. I thotoughly enjoyed myself AND felt comfortable in my bathing suit. Who thought they'd hear me say that one. I realized while there, that there are a lot of BIG women wearing suits and don't seem too self consious. I am pretty average actually. I even spotted a few men checking out my ......well, boobs. Anyhow, that is the good news.

Here is the crummy news. I cannot seem to lose a friggin ounce. I didn't even get a post TOM whoosh. I am mad, frustrated, sad, disappointed, you name the emotion. I don't even know what to do or think. I am back in my classroom Monday and all I can do is hope that getting back into a work routine will help jump start the loss.

I so do not want to be 180 or even 170 something for the rest of my life. I just feel overwhelmed right now and don't know what to do. So, as soon as my food digests, I will go out for a longer walk/jog session. Not that I expect to it to do much good. I'm done ranting now.

Susie- Good attitude about weigh-in. You always seem to remain so positive. That is so refreshing to hear. Especially since I'm such a whiner. I wish you all the best for weigh- in tonight. Take it in stride and move forward. Good plan.

Ward- If I could figure out what a girl's gotta do, I would certainly tell you. Good job being on plan for 9 days though. Now it's on to day 10, 11, 12.....

Hi girls. I am sorry I have not posted in so long. I have been reading every day, I just haven't posted. I have been very stressed about my job because I am supposed to go back to work on Monday, and I still haven't been assigned a new position. I have been spending a lot of time on the phone with friends ranting about the frustration of it all. It is about the only thing that seems to make time go by faster. I am happy to report I am down a little on my weight. This morning I was at 167. That is a new low for me. My goal was to be at 165 by the time school starts in two weeks, so I am hopeful I will make that goal.

Mindy--You have nothing to worry about with that bathing suit. It looks really nice on you...just ask the men who were checking you out! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you that getting back in the routine of work will jump start your body.

Susie--I am looking forward to your update on your TOPS weigh in.

Ward--You are still rocking the gym.

See you all later.

Thank God for nice boobs. It seems to be my only good quality right now. I am annoyed with all the other body parts. Need I say more???

Kelly- You look awesome. Just thought I would let the other girls know that. See looks great guys. We were talking today about taking new pictures soon. I'll make sure she posts them.

Susie and Ward- waiting to hear about your days.

Hi Ladies,

I had a 4 lb loss! Yeah for me!

Kelly: I understand the frustration and the stress you are experiencing with your job. I'm enduring something very similar with my position; it's scary, frustrating and feels like I'm waiting for something bad to happen. This is not a good thing for an emotional eater like me. I hope that when school starts next week you get some closure.

Mindy: I think the routine of school and being busy will help you continue to drop those numbers.

Ward: Where are you ?

Susie- YAY for you. That is a good loss. You keep it up girl. You are doing awesome.

Tomorrow I go move my crap to a new classroom. Sounds like fun, huh?? Kelly is going to come in and help me. Isn't she a great friend??? Then when she knows where she is moving to, I will go help her. It will make things a little more fun.

I was still 182 even today. Let's see what happens now that my daily routine is changing. I have worked outside a lot today also, so maybe that will help???? HA!!!

Kelly and I banged out the moving today. Just about everything is moved and in place in my new room. See, TEAMWORK!!!! Tomorrow she is helping me again by putting up posters on the walls and bulletin boards. I think I'm in good shape. Ready to help her when it's her turn to move.

I jumped from 182 to 183.8 today. What do you suppose that means??? Mid-cycle gain time???? Gosh I hate that.

Well I'll check in tomorrow and see what you girls have had to say.

Hi Ladies--I found out today that I will no longer be working for my company but I will be working for a new company...my company, a very large consumer company, sold it's pharmaceutical business to a New Jersery company.

It was very surprising that the new company wanted to take the Admin's in the sale, but they did. So, I guess I still am employeed but who know what it looks like.

It's going to be some very rough days ahead. I want to cry but I feel like if I start I won't stop.

Mindy and Kelly: I wish you both a great school year!

I am sorry, Susie. I hope it works out for you. When will you know more? Great job on the loss last week, by the way.

Mindy & Kelly, good job getting that moving done. Any more details on your job, Kelly? I am still waiting for those photos, girls.

My eating has gone back to the crapper. I can't remember when I updated, but I ran 11.2 miles on Sunday - took me 2 hours. Yesterday I had to skip the workout because of a completely crazy day involving having my car at the dealership (where it still sits), meeting with the financial planners, painters all over the house, t-ball, etc. Today I did the walk to and from (no car!), Group Ride, 50 min on the elliptical, 10 min on the stair mill. I have a healthy lunch planned but I am also feeling binge-y. Plus I feel puffy and squishy.

See you guys tomorrow.

Hi everyone. I have no news on the job front. I was supposed to attend a meeting last Friday to choose a position from a list of available positions, and then they canceled it because they did not have any positions available. The meeting has now been rescheduled for tomorrow morning, so hopefully I will have news for you tomorrow. I have been helping Mindy the last couple days. She is such a great friend. I am very thankful she is willing to help me when I need it! I appreciate you, MINDY!!! Weight is staying steady at 167.

Susie--That is so scary about your job. You won't have to relocate will you? Also, congrats on your 4 pound loss at TOPS! You keep up the great work!

Ward--Don't worry about the binge in the past. Just move forward and get back on track. You know you can do this!

Mindy--Just wait. That mid-cycle gain will be over before you know it. Moving lots of heavy boxes tomorrow should help, too!

See you girls tomorrow after a long day of moving stuff!

Hi Ladies,

I found out a bit more today. At this time we don't have to relocate and we are guaranteed that we will have jobs for two years.

I am trying to not eat for comfort reasons.

Kelly: I hope that you find out good things about your job. Keep that weight staying steady during this unsure time.

Mindy: I think you are dealing with mid-cycle gain..it will pass. Hang tough

Ward: You have a lot going on and for bingers that is a trigger. Keep the workouts going and try not to give in to a big binge. If you need something off plan, have it small.