Lindy - I'm so sorry to hear your news - how very sad. We need to treat every moment as precious, don't we? I will have your friend in my thoughts...

Hey girls - hope you're doing well. I've fallen off the exercise bandwagon a little this week but am hoping to get back on tonight with a good run after work.

Lindy - so sorry to hear about your friend's passing on fb. Hope you're doing okay... Sort of a strange coincidence that all three of us have been dealing with with sad losses lately - yours and burgundy's were much closer of course. Big hugs all around.

Just got back on match and am setting up my first post-2nd new guy dates. Will have to come up with a more creative name for the next guy ;)

Almost to a long weekend....

Hey girls,

Feeling a little better and got in a good workout today. I want to pick your brains because i may be very out of place with this comment but does anyone see a change in vanessa's comments about her hubby on Facebook. I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm super proud of her and understand the struggles of a spouse who does not make the same choices but it seems to me that it's taking am ugly turn on their relationship and was wondering if i should tell her an outsiders perspective? Or is that too personal?

Dance....details onyour new boys.

Dance that sucks to hear about the new guy but glad you are moving on. Let us know about any new guys.

Lindy-so sorry to hear about your friend. It makes it so much harder when it so sudden. Sounds you are one busy lady these next few months. I need to get back in the exercise groove with you girls.

It rained all day so I did a lot of crafting. I have two craft shows coming up and need more inventory. No walk today but I will get out there tomorrow. I did walk yesterday. Its been so humid, maybe tomorrow evening will be better.

Deleted some of the stuff I had here since you girls already read it:-)

Hey girls!
Vanessa and I never connected on FB so I haven't been following her situation. Sounds really tricky. Didn't Neesy run into a similar situation in a way? I know everyone's life is unique - I just see some parallels.

Just got back from a nice hike with a friend and am heading to another friend's for dinner. Have a date with one of the new guys tomorrow and the other on Weds - should be interesting. No word at all from old new guy but that's okay - nicer to have a clean break and I'm mostly over it. I have a habit of talking myself into the compatibility part even when there are issues or red flags - I really need to work on that, it gets me into trouble over and over again!

Hope you guys are enjoying the weekend...

Hey girls...

Just checking in with everyone to see how the long weekend went. Unfortunately, I felt the need to hop on the scale after I did a lot of emotional eating last week. The end result was the scale went up to 169. Still at my lightest but very upset at the damage I did in such a short time. I am back to clean eating and workout out today so hopefully I can bring that number down a bit.

Whats new with everyone else?

Hey you! Nice to see you back on here with everything you've got going on in your life - you sound beyond crazy busy!

Doing okay here - just had a first date for tonight cancel - supposedly because he has to go out of town. Might be true but he probably just got a better offer. I'm a big girl and will survive :) Working on setting up a second date for fri or sat and have first dates all but confirmed for sun and mon. Hate being at the beginning of this process again but oh well. Since tonight's guy canceled, I'm going to go for a run instead - way better for me than a few glasses of wine, right? I need to start cooking again so that there are healthy leftovers around when I get home starved - anyone have any good recipes they're loving lately?

Hey Dance....

Ive been addicted to this zucchini feta pie for a while and its really easy. You grate 5 small zucchinis, buy a wheat pie crust, 4 egg whites, and 6 oz. of feta cheese, wheat flour.

Grate the zucchini and then squeeze out the water. Put it aside. Take 4 egg whites, and 4 tables spoons of wheat flour and mix together, throw in the feta cheese (you can save some for a topper if you like), then add the zucchini. Mix together, place batter in pie crust and bake at 350 for 1 hour.

This is a crazy week for me and I am behind in school. I leave on Thursday for a wedding in St. Augustine so I will likely be checked out after Wednesday.

Dance - did anything come of the possible Sunday date? Are you just maintaining now?

Dance-good luck with your dates. A run is way better than those glasses of wine, but hey, I don't care for wine:-)

Lindy-how are you liking school? I might have to try your zucchini pie, that sounds delicious.

The scale isn't moving for me but I haven't gained any weight either. I'm exercising but my food could be better. Once I get that under control, I'm sure I will see a drop on the scale. Life around here is getting back to normal. Me and the hubby have been busy getting ready for our craft shows. The first one is in 12 days then another one two weeks after that. I have lots of different stuff this year. I'm excited and not stressing so much like I was this time last year.

Lindy - that sounds like a great recipe - thanks! I have some zucchini from my mom's garden that I wasn't sure how to use up. Hope you have a great time at the wedding - looking forward to seeing pics!

Burgundy - I hear you on the no downward progress thing ;) I've been pretty much maintaining - sticking to plan roughly with occasional wobbles and it's not enough to help me lose. Good to know what it takes to stay at this weight though.

Lots of dates but lots of flaky guys that cancel or guys that sound good but end up being duds. It's a numbers game, I know. Dates with two new guys tonight and tomorrow and a second date with a sweet guy (who's a little shorter than I'm used to but he's growing on me) on saturday so I'm keeping busy at least. Setting up yet another first date for sometime next week. Can't wait to have a boyfriend I can actually count on - I'm ready to be done going on first dates!!!

Off for a run before work...

Lindy-I just have to say you look amazing in the pics I've seen on Facebook. Good job, girl.

Dance-any good dates lately?

Me and the hubs have been working our butts off getting ready for a craft show this weekend. I'm excited, its actually a hot air balloon festival. It should be fun. Monday I walked 6 miles, Tuesday got two more tattoos so I didn't walk. Only one mile today, I waited too long and it got dark on us. I am gonna go at least three tomorrow if I can get all the last minute craft show stuff done early.

How have you two been??

Burgundy - thanks so much. I must say, I am very happy with my current weight, which is good because Im at a plateau and instead of getting frustrated that the scale isnt moving, Im just fine with it staying where it is. I am wearing size 8's and mediums. :-D

I saw your tats on FB....so jealous. They look awesome! I told the DF that I may want a new tattoo for Christmas or my birthday. It has been a while and I have an itch. The only problem is my next spot I was hoping for is my ribs which is crazy painful. Do you have any there? Good job in getting in your walking! Gabriella is starting to gain a lot of weight so I suggested us walking 5 days a week for "mommy/daughter" time, that way it doesnt seem like I think shes gaining, just wanting to spend more time with her. Its a bonus for me because it gives me some extra cardio. I currently do 30 minutes at lunch 3 days a week, and weights after work 4 days a week. So adding in some walking before or after work would help us both.

Dance - hows the dating life going on?

Hey girls!

Going on lots of dud dates and getting a little burnt out. I recently reconnected with an old high school bf on facebook. Not sure if he's with someone right now but we're supposed to be getting together to catch up soon - will keep you posted.

Need to get focused on eating on plan and exercising - I've slacked off a bit and don't want to start moving in the wrong direction.

Lindy - love the exercise idea with your daughter.

Burgundy - how was the craft show?

Dance - I remember that too well. I enjoyed dating at first but then I got at the point that I was sick of it. I forgot the part of all the duds, lol. Instead of doing the dating site, have you tried like hanging out at Starbucks, or going to some concerts or something? It's funny because I did the online dating for 2 years, and then friends hooking me up for a year, and then finally, I went to a bbq and met Bob. It's when you are not exactly looking that love finds you sometimes. Not to say that dating sites dont work because my friends are married now as a result of the sites but maybe just change it up.

Not much to report on. Still maintaining and feeling great.

Lindy -I want a new tattoo cos tomorrow is Saturday, lol. I'm addicted. None planned right now but you never know when I'll have another one. I don't have any on my ribs, not that comfortable with my body there yet. Maybe after I lose some more. How is the walking going with your daughter?

Dance-keep us updated on the hs bf. Never know, might relight that old flame. The craft show was awesome on Saturday but sunday was awful. Not worth the money we paid for gas to go there on sunday but we had fun.

Im staying off the scale these days and walking a lot. Eating is where I always slack. I just bought Bethenny Frankels book Naturally Thin. Gonna start reading that tomorrow. I have to work at the cabin tomorrow so if its slow, I can read.

Hey girls! Been on a couple of blah dates and one good one yesterday that lasted for 13(!!) hrs (and before you get the wrong idea, it started at 11am). In touch with high school bf and we're supposed to go for coffee next week. Still don't know if he's interested but it seems like he might be a little.

Went on a hike with the fun date yesterday and did a 6 mile walk today with a girlfriend. Am going to run tomorrow before a meeting close to my house (so I should have some extra time in the morning).

Gotta stop having treats - all these dates encourage me to break my rules more than I should.

Glad we're all getting exercise!

Just got back from a three hour hike and am whupped! Taking a quick tv rest before getting cleaned up and going out on yet another first date - ugh! Am having lunch with the hs bf again on Tuesday - will keep you posted if it goes anywhere interesting. How are you girls doing?

Hey Dance-3 hour hike. Wow, I need to do that. Ive been walking but its getting frustrating around here with all the loose dogs. I am not scared of dogs but we have had a few(way bigger than my dogs) run up on us a few times these last few weeks, now I get nervous anytime I see any of them. I fell last week because my dogs tripped me up barking at loose dog. Saw the same dog today so I just picked my dogs up and stopped and let the dog run past us. I hate not being able to walk anywhere I want in my own neighborhood. We went two miles today, I wanted to go more but I am having foot pain in my right foot from tripping last month. I might have to get it checked out.

I am still having trouble getting back to eating better. I got groceries today, lots of veggies. Gonna hit the farm market for fruits. I have to do this. I dont want to gain anymore. I havent been on the scale in a while so not really sure where I am right now. I'll get it under control.

Have fun on your dates, Mr Right is out there.

Just went on a hike but that's the first good thing I've done in a while. Need to reboot my eating and am going for a fresh start tomorrow!

How are you girls doing?

Hey girls, sorry Ive been MIA. Lots of craft shows, this is the best season for them. I have one this Saturday. Plan on making cake pops and dog bones for it plus all my jewelry and other stuff. Lots to do this week. Im trying to stay on top of my eating. Not every meal has been as healthy as I would like but not awful either. Been trying to walk 20 miles a week. I only got to 15 this week.

Hope yall are good and check in soon

Yikes, ladies! I'm up to 164 (about 10 over where I'd like to be) and am hitting the program hard for the next two weeks before I leave on vacation. I'd like to be at least 159 by 11/8. I'd love it if you guys were up for daily accountability on here!

I went for a run this morning before work and am planning on a 3 mile walk after work with a friend. Will post later about meals but off to a good start!!

Burgundy - cake pops must be such a temptation! Good for you on mileage - that's great stuff.

Lindy - come back and join us to get your tiny bit of vacation weight off!

Still at 164 - no luck budging the scale at all. Ugh!

Im up to 189 right now Dance, ugh. Eating has been awful lately so I turned a new leaf today. Back to healthy eating. Carrot and orange juice for breakfast, salad for dinner. Roasted veggies and chicken for dinner. 1 square of dark chocolate to curb the sweet tooth. WATER WATER WATER.

Gonna do Just Dance 2014 later and the 30 day challenge I posted on FB.

Burgundy - woohoo on the new leaf! That sounds like a crazy healthy eating plan!!

I'm finally down a little to 163. Can't believe how slow it's going this time - I usually lose a few quickly at the beginning. Ugh!

Just got back from a weekend at my grandparents (stuck to plan the whole time) - took today off too and am planning on a hike in a few hours.

Finally - 162! I'm only losing a pound a week/max but at least it's coming back off. How are you girls doing?

Im still up but trying the Jillian Michaels detox. Its 60 oz of distilled water, 2T lemon juice, 1T unsweetened cranberry juice and 1 dandelion root tea bag. Drink 60oz of this everyday for 7 days. Supposed to be able to lose 5 lbs in a week. We'll see.

How is that working, burgundy?

I'm still at 162 but am hoping to make more progress soon.

In other news, there is a new guy :) He's coming to my family's for thxgiving and we're going up to the mountains for the rest of the weekend. I'm hoping this one will work out ;)

Its going OK. Lost two lbs in the 7 days instead of 5 lbs. Oh well. The taste gets to you after a while. Dandelion root tea is nasty. We are having our thanksgiving meal at church tomorrow, lots of cooking to do. Turkey is in the fridge and I made skinny broccoli salad. Its a weight watchers recipe I found on pinterest. The soup kitchen is open now so I've been there a few days a week. Put some of my jewelry in a shop in town, looking forward to seeing how that goes.

Congrats on the new guy.

My mom had a very small stroke on Friday. She's doing better, has to see the neurologist on Monday. They told me not to come down right now but if I have to I'll go. I would love to go down but just under different circumstances.

Hey Ladies!

I'm BAAAAAAAAAACK! I know, I know, I've been gone FOREVER. So sorry! Life has really exhausted me and the girls...well, the girls are the main reason I am busy. They are 18 mos now and my oldest turns 6 on Thanksgiving. Cannot believe how fast time has flown by. Girls are wonderful, the lights of my life, but now it's time to focus more on me.

I was working out a few months ago and then suffered another road bump - I fractured my lower back. Lots of chiropractic and physical therapy and drugs from my ortho, but I'm ready to hit it again!

So, instead of going "gung ho" by myself, I decided to jump in and do a boot camp, similar to what I was doing back in the good 'ol days. There's a bootcamp less than 15 mins from my house with classes and personal trainers there, so they have a holiday promotion right now that guarantees you will lose 5-8 lbs and a number of inches in 28 days....or your money back. Figured it was worth a try...so I start tomorrow. Nervous and excited, but I think they trainer will keep me from doing too much too fast.

So, to treat myself, I decided to buy some really nice running shoes to help with my workout along with custom inserts to mold to my feet to keep from injury...$300 (yikes) I was out the door. They measured my feet in all sorts of different ways and found my pressure points, etc. If you've never had that sort of thing done, totally recommend, I LOVE the shoes they picked out.

So, eating still my problem, lots of sweets...really got to stop. Eating whatever is quick while watching the girls, taking Madeline to swimming, etc. etc.

Burgundy: So sorry to hear about your mom, glad to hear she's doing better.

Lindy: You look AMAZING! I've seen the pics from FB- your are looking GREAT!

Dancer: So the new guy is meeting the family??? Way to go! Hope it all works out for you.

Goal for Thanksgiving: not eat so damn much! LOL. but seriously, going to pace myself a lot more than usual, small bits of everything, and waiting before that second plateful. I plan to go to the gym the next morning and we actually have to report to him (via some computer program) exactly what we eat and how much. So, don't want to overdo it and have him look at me like I'm a nut.

Plan to be on here a lot more ladies! The bootcamp I'm on is through the holidays (did that on purpose). I don't want to wait until a New Year when I can make the change now. :)

So, after much nervousness...I returned to boot camp, and WOW, did it kick my butt. There were 4 other people in class, working in pairs, so I was with the trainer, which was good, he was able to keep me motivated and worked on my form, etc. It was 4 rounds, 30 seconds on, 15 second break with 8 stations. It kicked my butt! I'm starting to feel sore now, the workout ended 2 hours ago. Made me realize that I am horribly out of shape, but the class seemed really good. Plan to go back Wed morning, if I can still walk.

Food is another issue, need to get working on that now. Of course, I saw the cookies in the pantry, but with me being stiff and sore right now, I didn't take a second glance. Hopefully this will help me. The gym is having a Black Friday workout in the morning to help burn off that Thanksgiving meal, so I will give it a shot.

How is everyone else doing?

maddiesmom - how fun to see you here again! So sorry to hear about your back troubles - that has got to have been rough! Way to go on getting back into boot camp - looking forward to hearing about your progress.

Burgundy - it must be hard to be far away from your momma when she's dealing with something like this. Hang in there and congrats on the losses!

I'm down another 2 so I'm fitting back into my skinny clothes again which is nice. Another 3-4 and I'll be in my sweet spot - can't wait!

So nice to have company here - really appreciate you guys!

Hey everyone! I am looking to make some new friends along this journey I'm going through - and you are, too. I am assuming anyone can join this here? :] How does this thread work??

Save: Yes, please join in - we have been together on and off for years, so it's nice to get a new person to the group! Just post whenever you can! :)

Dance: It's nice to be back! You are doing so well! From the pics on FB, you are looking fabulous!

Burgundy: So happy to hear your mom is doing better! Must be a relief!

I didn't go to bootcamp - was so super sore on Wednesday...was going to go on Saturday, but had Madeline's birthday party with 40 of our closest family/friends, so I didn't want to be sore for that.

Monday started my "cold turkey." I gave up: Caffeine, soda, refined sugar, and bread (well, all unhealthy carbs) and I had a huge migraine by the afternoon, so again, didn't go to bootcamp, but then again, the migraine would have made it beyond impossible to do, so I focused on my diet. I had approx 1300 calories yesterday and am onboard for about that today. Still eating, not starving myself, just being more careful of what I put into my mouth (including staying away from the incredibly delicious caramels that are literally 3 feet from my desk right now). I know it's going to take another day or so to get used to the withdrawls, but I'm determined to do it.

Tonight is swimming lessons with Madeline, then bootcamp tomorrow and Saturday, with workouts at home in between. I purchased Insanity, so may give that a try. Plus, I'm now going for a CEBS certification, so will be taking classes on top of that, plus Madeline has Sunday school and Christmas pageant practice and school work - so busy, but if I'm so busy, I can't eat junk, right??

How was everyone's Thanksgiving? I limited myself to one plateful and then had dessert. I have full, but not stuffed (like I have stuffed my face in the past).

Hope everyone is doing well! :)

So, I am now on day 4 without: Coffee, refined sugar, bread, sweets, soda, etc. and I doing well! I can't believe I've done it! Very minor cravings, but not too bad (though, I could go for a Dr. Pepper right about now). :)

Went to bootcamp last night and lucked out that my heart rate monitor decided to work. I burned..............1068 calories in an hour! Couldn't believe it. I also stayed at about 1200 calories, so I'm proud of myself. Not too sore today, but I am sure I will feel it more tomorrow. Going again on Saturday morning, so that will be good. Then off to do Christmas shopping, as I haven't even started yet.

How is everyone else doing?

Hi everyone - I figured I'd join in, even though it seems kind of dead here - I could really use some weight loss buddies. :\ I am hoping to find one here !

I'm Danielle - I have always been chubby, or as I'd rather call it "pleasantly" plump. My weight has always held me back - I am always so down on myself, but I want to change that, and that is why I've been here for so long, but I haven't ever really made any serious progress ever. This time WILL be different. I promise that to myself.

I am a wicked animal lover - anyone else out there love animals? I have 6 cats and 2 dogs, and a hamster. I also foster for rescues and I have 3 foster cats and a foster dog currently, too.

Anyways - really look forward to hearing from everyone else <3

SaveMy - I, too have been the chubby one, was always feeling like the outcast or the "fat girl" in my group of friends, even though it was not their intention to make me feel that way. I am an animal love, although I don't have any myself (used to live on a farm as a kid, then had cats/dogs, now just kids!) I have 3 girls - a 6 year old and then 18 mos old twin girls. They keep me pretty busy.

I did bootcamp on Saturday, with the owner, who totally kicked my butt. He seems like a great guy who generally cares for his clients and has set up a coaching call to talk about my goals and what I want out of all of this. The question is - what do I want? I said to be healthier, but he said that's only going to get me so far. I need a set goal to help keep me motivated. So, now I have to give some thought to it. I talked with him for a good 20 mins after class ended and I had an "ah ha" moment. He allows one cheat day a week, where you can eat what you want : chocolate cake, pizza, you name it, it's on the table. I told him that I felt guilty in doing that. He said to take the emotion out of it, and make it a scientific decision. Based on scientific research, that one cheat day actually boosts the leptin in your body, which will help you lose weight. So, no more guilt, this is how to do it. Take the emotion out of it - interesting way to think of it....something I never thought about before.

The class was GREAT! Very tough, but the women in the group were wonderful and so supportive of each other, it really helped to keep me going. I burned over 1300 calories in under an hour. I also decided to work out Sunday morning (Dustin says...earn your cheat by doing a super good workout, then burn your cheat by working out the next day). I did some Insanity workout, but back was too stiff, so I went out in the 7 degree weather to jog. Yep, out in the freezing cold, but during my run, as much as I wanted to stop, I kept saying, "Why not me? Why can't I be the one to do this? What's keeping me from reaching my goal?" That really helped me to keep going (my iPod died, so it was only my inner monologue that I got to listen to. Just trying to keep positive.

Clothes are starting to feel looser. Was able to button a pair of pants that I wasn't able to less than 2 weeks ago. I am going for more bootcamp tonight...have to schedule it, our home is so busy with everything, that I need to put it all on there. :) Today, Thursday and Saturdays...those are my days.

How is everyone else?? SaveMykisses...what are you doing to help in your weight loss?

Hey ladies, just a quick check in. Have some friends on their way over. We made an emergency trip to Alabama last Tuesday. My mom had the mini stroke the Friday before. We didnt think we would have to go down cos she was feeling good. Monday night my sister called and said she had to have surgery so we headed out. Got somewhere in Ohio and my mom called and said she didnt need surgery after all. Huge relief. We went down anyways and spent Thanksgiving with them. My niece was so excited. Then the day before we left I got sick. We've been home since Thursday and I havent been on the scale. Im feeling better now so maybe tomorrow I'll check out the damage. I need to get my zumba videos out and start doing that again.

Im looking into getting a juicer or a nutribullet of magic bullet. Not sure what I want yet. I know I want to start eating more fruits and veggies and a juicer might help with that. Does anyone have one??

Save-welcome!! We all check in when we can, join right in.

Maddiesmom-Sounds like you are doing really well. I need to cut out sugar. I did good back when we were all really active here. I just allowed myself a small square of dark chocolate after dinner each night. I need to try that again.

Dance-how are things with t new guy??

Thank you everyone for the welcome - you're awesome! I am really just trying to find my place here on this forum and hoping to find some friends that I fit in with and can receive support and just give support back. I want to make friendships and just get to know one another. You guys seem to know one another already so I am hoping I can fit in, too. :\

Vicky - Gosh do I understand the issue with the food. Although mine is food & exercise. I have a hard time in general. I just want to eat yummy deliciousness all the time and I am trying to reprogram my body into thinking the healthy foods are the yummy things, not the burger & fries loaded with ketchup that I always thought were so delicious.
Your bootcamp class sounds like everything I would die to do. I just can't stand going alone, I can't let go of the whole awkwardness of being alone and not having the support of a friend or anything. So major kudos to you. I also know there are some bootcamps around here but it's hard for me to fit it into the schedule - for example they're either too early or too late. I can't wake up and be at a place to do a workout at 5am.. and I hate the idea of getting out of work for 5pm and not having my class til 7pm... :\

Right now what I am trying to do is Dolvett Quince's 3121 diet... he is the trainer on The Biggest Loser, and this is his new book out. It kind of has a similar idea to what your trainer told you Vicki, he has it based on you eating clean for 3 days and then have 1 cheat day, then eat clean for two days and another cheat day. It's so hard for me though.... I just started it yesterday and already today I kind of went off plan, but not horribly. I meal prepped all weekend for this week so that it was all planned and I had zero excuses, but the hospital threw a holiday meal for everyone, and granted I didn't eat horrible I didn't eat my meal that I had prepped for this clean eating day. Instead I had a small piece of turkey, some small potatoes with green beans and turnips and carrots. and a side of a salad. I am proud to say that I skipped the cookies! :] & even when a co-worker offered me a piece of the cookie - I passed! That's saying a lot for me.

My heart really isn't into exercising like I want it to be, HOW can I get myself into that whole heartedly? Yesterday I did a 30minute dance workout I found on youtube and I felt 100% awkward doing it. I don't think I was getting like ANY of the moves right but I kept telling myself that as long as I'm moving I'm burning. Right..? And tonight I did like 25 minutes on the treadmill.

Dolvett's book includes a 48 minute workout which I did do 2 times last week, I started the diet part this week. This morning I was down a pound from yesterday but I'm not sure if it's the truth or not. I can't stand it, haha. I really want to do this but it's so hard and I know it's not going to be easy but how do you just force yourself to do it? I think once I see results it may be a little easier. :\ but am unsure of how to get myself that far, first. :| GRR. Sorry I think I'm just a little frustrated and really I have no reason to be, aside from the fact that I could really go for something delicious right about now.

I have been thinking about getting the Turbofire work outs.

Vicky - 3 girls huh, and twins? That's crazy! I'm sure you're completely inlove but I am sure you need to work on getting some 'you-time' I am always busy too with my animals I'm not sure how to get some of my me time in, too, but I am not really sure I want too much of it, I love being around my animals and spending lots of time with them. Of course it's different though. My foster dog had a meet & greet this past sunday.... people were strange & I'm unsure if they're going to want him or not, but I wouldn't be too disappointed.

I'm rambling here, now. :| Sorry!!

Sorry to hear about your Mom, burgundyrayne and about you being sick. I have also had a horrible cold since thanksgiving. I am hoping it's finally at the end of it. I hope you're feeling better, or atleast starting to.
Anyways Hi everyone!! *waves*

Hello ladies! I am new here. I'm wondering if there is a thread that is something like "Share what you ate today!" where people post replies of what they ate all day at the end of the day. I am figuring it will be effective in helping us stay away from those midnight snacks and binging, because we would be too embarrassed to share it! LOL.

Danielle: I'm trying my best for clean eating - it does get easier with time, I have to say. I was a candy/sugar/sweets ADDICT before doing this work with the trainer. I'm held accountable, so I want to be sure I'm doing what I'm supposed to do. I do a food log every day (myfitnesspal.com has a free one) and I have to send to my trainer on a weekly basis. I'm actually having the opposite problem now- I know I'm not eating enough calories (only about 900-1000/day which isn't good). I'm just not hungry, and I feel that if I force myself to eat more, it's going to cause a problem in the long run.

Health Nut: I'm sure there are forums like that on here - we do post what we eat and recipes from time to time.

So, I have been battling a cold, so I didn't go and work out on Monday with the hopes of getting some rest - but with 2 under 18 mos, that didn't happen. So, I think I am getting worse, but I don't want to skip boot camp for too long. Hoping I'll be ok tonight, if not I HAVE to go tomorrow. Feeling lazy..always seems to happen, I get into a routine and then I get sick. The twins have been sick all week too with a cold, so it's a germ fest.

Had our annual dept pot luck today. I was good - only a tablespoon or 2 of dips, had some chicken, some vegan items, etc. Overall, I think I consumed 700 calories. Not THAT bad, but it's a salad for dinner tonight, that's for sure! Didn't want this to be my "cheat day" so I will eat super clean the rest of the day. I didn't eat very much and I stayed away from the sweets. Actually sat near the sweets table and didn't even try to get one...didn't really appeal to me, so I guess the cheat days are working for me.

Danielle: as far as feeling awkward, trust me, I feel that too. I'm very overweight in comparison to a lot of the people in the boot camp I go to, but I figured, I dont' know them, they don't know me...so it's not gonna hurt. You are probably worse on yourself that others would be. The women I worked out with last week (and I was SUPER nervous starting out), were so wonderful and supportive, that I soon forgot if I didn't have the best form - at least I was trying and moving.

Ok, so I will make another goal - try and check in daily here. Anyone else up for that???