Ladies, this week hasn't gone the way I planned. I have been dealing with some sort of virus---GI issues and low-grade fevers. This is the first day I have eaten real food and drank more than sips of water. I could function as long as I didn't eat more than jello and drank gingerale.

I did join the gym at work so I can get back to working out a couple days at work and have a few evenings at home. My plan is to workout S, M, T at the local Y. W&TH at work, Sat at the local Y.

I plan on the schedule starting next week.

Mindy: Sounds like a busy week for you. Look at you---getting that workout in even when it's late. I have no idea why you can't seem to get out of the 170's. Do you know how many calories you are takening in and burnning? Are you still using your Body Bug?

Angela: You are approaching the exercise right--doing it everyday is key. Also, good job on trying some new food!

Still going! Keeping with the walks every night. They're actually kind of enjoyable. I've got my music and I can just tune everything out for a good 30-45 minutes. I was dragging tonight for some reason, moving slower than usual. Just over a mile and a half, so I still need to up the distance. I tried to get my brother to go up to the tennis courts instead tonight, but he didn't want to. I like my alone time, but then sometimes I feel like I want a workout buddy. It's tough doing it alone. If I didn't have you ladies, I know I wouldn't still be working, so THANK YOU! Weight was 202 today, so still on my way down.

Mindy- I'm so sorry about the plateau you seem to have hit. I really wish I had some suggestions, but this is still so new to me. I actually need to do some reading/ research myself. I know you've probably already answered this question, but have you talked to your Dr. about your concerns?
Just hang in there and know that we are here as a sounding board.

Susie- :getwell: I've had GI issues in the past, so I feel for you. Hang in there and get back on track as soon as you can.

Hi! It has been a beautiful day here in Ohio. I should have gone for a early evening walk but I didn't . I am planning it tomorow.

I'm feeling much better--finally over the GI issues and fever. My hubby had it for two days.

Angela: I am so proud of you for doing that walk! I like to workout alone too..but then I like to have a workout buddy sometimes. That is why you will find me on the treadmill somedays, or walking the neighborhood and other times in a Zumba class.

Mindy: How are you doing?

Kelly: What is going on with you?

Ward; It's been a long time but I"m hoping you still check on us from time to time...come back to us!

Spent all day Sunday dealing with a migrane. This is my 3rd one in 7 days. I thinki it is because I don't stretch my back and sholders and I work over a keyboard all day long.

I am going to the chiroprator to get a range of motion back in my upper body, back and shoulders and neck and I'm going to make a point of doing some desk stretches every 20 min.

I did go for a walk tonight...it felt good to move and my chiropracter told me it would be good to do that daily-in fact he told me to do that daily for 3 weeks and then start to build in other exercisesand always stretching.

I'll listen...that pain was horrilbe and it stopped me from getting a lot of things I had hoped to get done,done.

Looking forward to others posts.

Hello????? It's so empty in here I can hear a echo. Where is everyone?

I am happy to report that I have worked out 3 days in a row this week. Mon and Tuesday were 45 min walks and today was 45 min of Zumba--did that class at work...felt so good!

I'm so lonely here!!!!! Where is everyone? Please come back,

I had a 4.5 lb loss at my TOPS weigh-in on Thursday!:carrot:

I've been a little off track today with my food but will get back on track tomorrow. It wasn't really bad today but just eating here and there because I wasn't on a "normal" routine today. For me to be sucessful I know I need to be on a routine most of the time.

Sorry for deserting you Susie. Things have been really nuts around here. Work has been busy,giving the MEAP test to my class. Staff meetings, working out after school etc. Then there have been family birthday get togethers and band concerts etc. Then one night I found out my sister has stage breast cancer. Devastating!!!! She is mad and freaked out and not handling it well. She is having surgery on Wed, which includes removing her lymph nodes. Needless to say..it has been a tough week. Keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Susie- So happy to hear about your workouts..keep it up. TOM is coming for me so I'm not even really worried about weight right now. Not that anything is happening anyhow.

Mindy--good to hear from you! and it does sound like you have been busy.
I'm so sorry to hear about your sister's diagnosis. I will keep her in my prayers for sure. What stage is it in? My sister-in-law was 43 years old when she was told she had stage 3 breast cancer. It was a tough year, but it's been 5 years now and she's doing great!

I can't even begin to know what your sister is feeling. I know that last month when they called me and told me that they saw something on my mamogram I heard all the blood in my body rushing in my ears and I was numb for hours! I have that recheck in 6 months (now 5) and as you can see I'm very aware of the time that is passing.

Hi! It looks like we are all busy this week?

I've not been on my personal email or pages this week....I've been on the computer so much at work that when I get home I don't want to get on the computer.

But I miss getting here everyday and giving and receiving support, so for the month of November I'm planning on making a change in behavior goal that I get here 5 days out of the week. Is anyone else setting goal for November?

Our trick-or-treat is tonight and I"ll be glad to have all that chocolate out of the house! I had a mini-binge on Snickers on Tuesday night.
I don't have TOPS weigh-in tonight as we cancelled the meeting due to the Trick-or-Treat.

I'm looking forward to hearing how everyone else is doing.

Hi Ladies,
Last day of October. If you are handing out treats for trick or treat be sure to make sure it is all given away so it won't be in the house tomorrow, which is a new month and you can set new goals. The past is behind you and tomorrow starts your future!

I have been working hard around this house this weekend, cleaning out things and organizing. I feel I need to get that all in place before the Holiday's start..they bring a lot of clutter, and clutter makes me feel nervous and then I soothe myself with food. I am determined that I will be 15 lbs lighter at the end of the year than I was at the first of the year. I already have a 3.5 lb lead on that.

Hope to see posts from all of you really soon!

Hi! So...is anyone lurking out there?

I was off track BIG time over the weekend..but got back on Monday afternoon and actually went for a walk last night at the Y on the track. I've got my workout gear with me for Zumba at lunch time today.

Is anyone watching Biggest Loser. I thought last night was interesting. With all the physical activity they did at the base you would have thought that big losses would have showed up but they didn't. It just proved to me that it's not about the hard, crazy workout, but it has to be a combination of the right food, the right portions, the right amount of exercise, the right amount of sleep, the right amount of down time. It's all a balance.

Mindy: Saw of FB that you did a 3 mile run yesterday. Good for you!

Angela: How close are you to ONEderland?

I know I have not been getting here very much. I just don't have much to tell. I gain 5 pounds before TOM, lose them and then gain them again. Not making any progress downward. I may be joining that gym and working out with Kelly again. Gonna see if I can swing it.

It is tough to be stuck like this. I am not happy to settle for this weight, but cant seem to get it to budge. Maybe the gym would help. We"ll see if I can manage it.

Girls- Keep working. I know it can be tough, but we are strong. Even though nothing is happening on the scale, I still workout almost eveyday. That has become part of my life. It is here to stay.

shhhhh...I think that I might actually be understanding my new job. :D
if so this will help me a lot to get on board and stay on board with my weight-loss plans. Although I have to stop thinking that I can only do this when things are calm and orderly...life just isn't always that way!

I have weigh-in tonight and I expect to be up a bit due to Snickers bitesize candy bars that didn't leave my house until Tuesday morning.

It's hard to post and weigh-in when there is no progress or it goes the wrong way but that is when it benefits me most to do so!

Mindy: I know you are not happy with your weight as it is, but lady, you have come so far you your statement about working out shows why and makes your success! I'm really proud of you and honored that I got to support you here as you made those changes! :hug:

Susie- thank you so much. Your words are encouraging. It is really tough to come post here when you fell there is nothing to tell. I will post at least a few times a week though. Honest. You keep working. Hope you can into the gruve.

Kelly, her husband and I went to the gym today. They joined and I am getting ready to. It was a really good workout. Gotta say I am proud of myself and some of the stuff I am able to do. I am REALLY hoping that this will be the kick I need to lose some more weight. Keep your fingers crossed.

Had a BAD weigh-in this week and just sort of down. I'll get back in the game..just taking a few days. I just feel so overwhelmed and I'm not sure why.