oh krystal i'm so sorry ...and mad for you...grrr that sounds just terrible, especially after you went to all that work...

i mustve been channeling you because i just ate way more pizza than anyone should reasonably eat

OMGaaaaaHHHHH!!

How about DH stayed at the party to talk to our friend D--the DJ.
When he came home he said, "Guess who D thought was your parents?"
I'm like, "IDK, who?"
DH replied, "Your sis and your BIL!"
What had he been ??

Oh my gosh, I loved, loved, loved that chili!!!!! Thank you for posting that. It will definitely be a regular in my rotation. I think some diced tomatoes would be good! And next time I think I will add a can of black beans too. I normally make my chili with salsa, black beans and corn, so this was similar, but the pineapple salsa and extra pineapple was the bomb! Also, that salsa had a little smokiness to it (chipoltle) and I added some southwest chipoltle seasoning to bring that out some more and some hungarian paprika. Oh my goodness it was good! My salsa wasn't hot at all, so I added red pepper flakes, but I want more heat, so maybe a jalapeno or two next time. Sounds like your salsa had some heat. I am so glad I doubled it for leftovers soon! We had ours with cheese and cornbread, but sour cream (or greek yogurt) does sound yummy!

Krystal, I am so sorry that party was so disappointing. Sometimes family doesn't always live up to our expectations, been there. What a bummer. Maybe a good workout will help you blow off some steam.

Sum, so proud of you and your personal growth! You are rocking it this week between that and the weight loss! Can I live vicariously through you right now? I soooo want to be in weight loss mode and feeling the things you are feeling with the jeans and the pretty dress.

Alaskan, great job on all the good groceries. Sorry the pizza got the best of you, but today is a new day. It's a marathon, not a quick race. Use that extra fuel for a kick butt workout once your blister is healed!

Morning.

Holding steady at 146. It is sticking. Now do I dare to dream of 145 by next Friday?

Jo, I am so glad you liked it. It is one of our favorite meals right now as well. It has only 170-180 calories per cup. But tastes totally sinful.

Krystal I am so sorry about your party! Your BIL does not understand the love you poored into this event.

Where is Star?

I am supposed to have a spike day....I am scared to death!

Kristiina - SOOOO proud of you on the MIL front!!! I am here, just been so slammed busy that I have only been able to pop by for my inspirational reading Not only are you having personal growth, but to have all those compliments on the dress too??? That's a great week right there!

Krystal - I am so sorry for the way the party went. I laughed at who was thought to be your parents though; shows how young you look and how the "personality" can age others, Hope you have had a happy National Nurses Week

Jo - I love that you are discovering so much more now with the metabolism reset you are trying. How awesome to have discovered more even about behaviors you have gained I say walk, cause you are active anyway... just no huge cardio if that is what should be out.

Alaskan - You gotta stop channeling others,

For me - no loss this week, however no gain with TOM approaching either, so I will take it. My body all messed up, cause it's supposed to be a full week before I started this "constipation, bloat" crap... I am guessing since I am so anxious for my parents' arrival that it's throwing off my system? Still amazed no 2lb normal gain at this time though, so I will take it Parents will be here in 9 days, SSI has pulled DD16's benefits (so have to figure out what happened there), getting her set for dental appointment, 10 days and I go for my schooling paperwork appointment - lots of things on tap, but honestly almost all of them are good things, so been happy! Busy busy, but happy.

Happy Mother's Day!!!!

Dare to dream girl!!!
Not sure why mine came out to be a little over 200 cals, probably just the ingredients I selected from mfp. And that was before I added the tomato soup, I have to go back and add that in so it is right for next time. I divided the single recipe into 5, maybe you did 6? Anyhow, I could care less, it is low in calorie either way, and yummy.
Maybe just have a spike meal? It wouldn't get you up where you want to be calorie wise, but may serve as a little break. Or just skip it and try again next week It is hard to Spike when you are on a roll, but remember it is supposed to keep things rolling, not stop them so don't worry if you do end up doing it.
Hope you have a great Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to the baby Mommas and the furbaby Mommas of the group
Hope everyone has a great day!

good morning and happy mother's day!!

got to sleep in today because i got up early and settled younger son on the couch with cartoons lol...once i got up i cleaned the kitchen and swept the floors...need to do some laundry today and clean out the back room, because we're putting in another washer tomorrow

it even stopped raining! not exactly sunny but at least not pouring rain like it has for the last week! blister is huge but healing up faster than some of the other ones

I can't wait to get to maint!!!!! I will eat like a king my 2000 cal felt so MUCH.

Mmmm food!

i had to re-think the whole idea of eating over 2000 calories and upping it....i know that my body is sensitive to sugar, carbs and somewhat to dairy...i could be sensitive to more, as my mom was just diagnosed at age 71 with gluten sensitivity also

anyhow, i have to remind myself that i didnt lose 35 pounds and kept it off by eating over 2000 calories a day...i lost that by eating about 1400 a day and exercising regularly...i just have to keep on doing what i know has been working, and not look for ways to "upset the apple cart"

i KNOW i was eating over 2000 calories a day when i weighted 230...and i dont want to have an "experiment gone wrong" where i toss out my whole counting calories thing and gain right back to where i started

i think i'm just in a bit of diet fatigue and have to remind myself of HOW i got down to 195 and just keep at it

Up bright and early.

I feel bloated after yesterday. I am looking forward to a normal eating plan. But I did have a few skinny girl margaritas....about 4 1/2 oz of alcohol.

Weight 146.5 lbs
Plan for the day
Walk 5.5 miles + upper body toning
No bfast
Lunch
Mozzarella/tomato/basil salad
Snacks
Sunflower seeds and dark chocolate
Dinner
Pork tenderloin, 3 baby potatoes, asparagus and salad

Total calories 1200, I will add an evening snack based on cravings

Did double workout yesterday and enjoyed mother's day in the pool most of the day. Back to the real world today. I won't be home until late and work will be slammed, so will check in with you ladies tomorrow morning again

i had too much to eat this weekend...partly due to extra carbs and sweets, which set off cravings for more....i know i ate too much, i know for sure that my calories were much higher yesterday...today being back to work and gym helps with my eating routine alot...im tired, didnt sleep well, will try to sleep before i go to the gym this morning ughhh