Hey all. Just a quick check in - I know, that is all I seem to have time for these days. One day I will get organized and on track. Sigh.

Well, I made it to the gym this morning, barely. The only reason I did, was because Mayhem stood in front of the bedroom door as I was trying to go in there and take a quick nap instead. I realize I am projecting, but it really did seem like she was saying "nope, nope - mustn't go in there. Must go out!" Whatever, it worked.

Slowly, trying to drag myself in the right direction. Step by step. Kind of walking like a drunken sailor though. Here's to us!

Jolly, sounds like someone needs to take control and have a serious "breather". You've been so busy, it's hard to stay on track when things get like that. I think your "inner diva" should be serene, in control and always calm, also always in shape and totally in control of food choices. She would be a calculating diva who would figure out how to get all the tasks in that need doing, yet be amazingly organized.
You can do this!
Linda

OK. So I have to find that inner diva you discovered, Derry. I am not quite sure where she is. I like her already though. Hmmmm. Inner diva. Come out, come out wherever you are . . . What, that sounds too much like the trailer for that new Robert DeNiro movie. I don't want to find THAT inner diva or inner whatever!

Well, I survived the part time job last night. Had fun too. Now I am finishing cleaning, walking the dogs, getting ready, running errands, going to my grandparents, and getting ot the gym. All today.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Hi everyone --

Just a quick check in for me too. I've been doing good with eating and with exercise -- I've gotten to the gym every day this week (either for the personal training sessions or at least to do cardio). Today, was a training session. We did circuit training -- 2 minutes non-stop on the weight machines, then switch to the next one. We worked chest, back, biceps, triceps, legs, calves and abs.

We also took measurements today (we weigh in on Monday night). I didn't have good results on the scale last week, but I was pleased with my measurement results. I am losing inches! Yay! All this hard work and healthy eating is paying off.

It may sound weird....since my trainer is such a "drill sergeant" and really, really, really works/abuses us....but I am going to miss this once it is over in mid-March. It's very fun and motivating to workout with a trainer -- doing cardio and strength training -- and to be a part of a team.

Well, I'd better sign off. Sorry for such a quick post, but I've got lots to get done today, and my muscles aren't letting me move very fast.

Here's to a great weekend for all of us!

Hey all. Another quick check in. The thread sure got buried.

Busy weekend for me too. I made it to Bally's to start my membership there. I get some free perssonal training sessions, which I will use after my lasik surgery. Should be interesting.

Not much else to report. did make it to the gym, and even did weights, so that is good. I need to get there every day until my surgery, then will need some butt kicks on the 15th to start up again. I have to take one week off, per the doctor. So . . .

Hope eveyrone else is good, and checks in soon.

Jolly and Michelle, hi guys! Not sure where everyone else is, but sometimes on the weekends this thread dies down a bit.
Great job working out for both of you!
I took a day off from working out yesterday, I generally do that two days a week. I've done lots of reading and they say you should work out 5 days a week, whoever "they" are....
I have a body sculpting tape that is great and work on inner and outer thighs, abs, gluteus maximus and work with weights, etc. for arms, shoulders and all that. I do this for 1/2 hour and then go on the treadmill for usually 20 minutes. On days when I don't do the tape, I go on the treadmill for 40 minutes. Nothing as energetic as what our Chach does, but I am still happy with that.
I actually FEEL thinner today and think my weigh in might be a good one tomorrow. Considering my weight has gone up and I am higher than I was right before Christmas, I am due for a good weigh in! I seemed to lose more control over the last few weeks than I did over Christmas. I was eating lots of comfort foods during severe cold weather, and blizzard conditions. I realized what I was doing wrong, though, but couldn't seem to stop.
No blizzards this week are in the forecast, and temps will actually go above freezing (so happy even if it's temporary) for a couple of days here in New Hampshire, so maybe I'll be a really good girl?
One other thing, using my inner diva has really helped me this weekend. I asked myself when temptation struck what Frisky would be doing. She is remarkable! She helped me through a few situations that were very tempting. Though, she could NOT resist the ONE chocolate chip cookie yesterday, Linda won out. But, the score over the weekend is more like: Frisky 6 Linda 1 not too bad!
Take care everyone!

Hi people. Sorry I haven't been posting here. Just never enough time. Derry, hello. Glad to hear you're feeling thinner. Let's hope the scale and/or clothes comply. Also glad to hear you're having such fun with the split personality diva thing. I would do it but feel kind of silly. Then again, I may try it or maybe think of a friend or jiminy cricket kind of thing. Now, if that isn't silly. . ??! . . . I have a ton of work here yet and must get to sleep. Sorry, I can't write more. But I will try to get caught up later. Good night! Monday's over already here.

Goodnight, Red. The only people who know about my inner diva are on this web site, it's not like I am walking around talking to myself or something like that in front of others, boy would they think I was nuts!
Yet, in my head, I kind of said to myself.... "What would Frisky, the diva, do in this situation?" After all, this diva is supposedly the THIN person inside me, she is smart and makes all the right choices, of course. She places her needs ahead of my cravings for the most part! She knows that to be in good shape, not just thin, her body needs attention!
Take care,
Linda

Hi Derry, Ok, I understand. I didn't think you were nuts or anything. Although I was wondering if you had changed a little teeny bit. . .maybe were under a lot of stress recently or something. JUST KIDDING!!

No, really, you're right, this can be a very private thing so no one need know. I really do like the idea I guess. It's so simple and it's probably a lot less schizo-like to be separating the seemingly contradictory aspects of our own natures than allowing them to just churn around and make us feel guilty about our actions. Actually, I'm a little afraid I might like this TOO much and just not know when to stop. Oh, by the way, thanks for your suggestion for my name. Ok, I'll go with it. Sandy Purrkins. Could be a lawyer or something, no, entrepeneur, definitely successful, definitely in control, slim, lean, the sandy part and purrkins, happy kind of. Sandy Purrkins? Oh, yes I know her, she always looks so pulled together and confident. I'm feeling she may be a bit too pulled together. I think I'll make her athletic as well. Yeah, why not, like building a character for a book. The name is just the start and shouldn't say it all. I can decide. OK, must go!

Great, Sandy! By the way, Sandy usually has prepared herself special snacks for when she is busy (and could lose control) and tucks them into that great little entreprenurial (sp????) breifcase she carries. These snacks are to keep her going when her blood sugar gets low and she is busy at work. She refuses sugar binges and she knows that leads to "hangovers" and a loss of control.
People think she's just so amazing being pulled together nice and neatly. She glances at her watch to see see if her exercise/athletic things are coming up occasionally as well. She is cunning and people really admire her, they gravitate to her as she is always in control, organized and prepared for anything - and with a smile and confidence!
You are right, Red, she is like a character in a book. Frisky is developing herself as well. She even has begun to put her "toys" away as Linda is very big on not putting away what she takes out such as books, shoes, etc. These things lay around the house and clutter up everything. In fact, Frisky knows this is exercise to put things away! Wow, she is such a "together" person!
Go Sandy!!!!!

Thanks Derry, I mean Linda, I mean Frisky!! I will work on my character building for Sandy. Go Frisk!

Hey all, especially Frisky and Sandy. I really need to find my inner Diva too - though not with the name suggested - Greg Louisa just doesn't cut it for me. Unless my inner diva is really a drag queen! WEll, I made it to the gym today. My last day at the old gym. Start at the new one tomorrow. Also, stopped wearing my contacts in prep for next weeks surgery. YIKES.

My goals are to stay on track until next week when I will have to stop workouts and riding. Make as much progress as possible. To find that inner Diva. and to find ways to quiet my mind.

Have a great day all.

Hi everyone --

I'm having a hard time remembering street names I lived on as a little girl. We moved around a lot. The first street name I remember is Middleton, making my inner diva "Jolene Middleton". She's strong and lean, sassy, confident and energetic.

Last Monday at weigh in, I was up 0.8, and was pretty bummed because I've been working hard at workout out a lot and eating right. On Saturday, we took measurements, and I've lost some inches, which is good. I can't remember exactly how many and where, but I remember there were a couple measurements where I'd lost a significant amount. Tonight for weigh in, I'm really hoping I do well, but I don't know what to expect as I just started that time of month. My eating has been really good, and I went to the gym to work out every day except for yesterday. I'm still very sore from Saturday....we did cross training, which was using different weight machines for two minutes straight and then moving right to the next one -- working the chest, back, legs (quads and hamstrings), calves, biceps, triceps and abs. Yow!

Linda and Red, sounds like you're both doing really well.

Jolly -- Wishing you much success with your surgery. I've been thinking about getting it too at some point. Would you mind please emailing me what it costs? Thanks. That's cool that you've started at Bally's. I haven't gotten there yet to take advantage of my 2 month free membership that I got through the National Body Challenge. I've been going to the gym that's doing the contest I'm in. It's a nice gym. Wish they had a pool, but they have a nice whirlpool, steam room and sauna -- not that I've used any of them since my bathing suit was in my suitcase that got lost. I don't want to buy another bathing suit until I lose some more weight.

Here's to the start of a great week for all of us!

Good morning, Ladies.

Alright, tomorrow is the first day of February, so I will get on here and start the new thread as soon as I get to work. I might have time tonight to start it, but I am not promising anything.

We all need to start thinking of something for February to work on. I'm pretty sure I know what mine will be, which ties into what Frisky Linda had asked us about Lent. I'll share that tomorrow.

This weekend was a wash for me. Too many sweets, TOM started, etc. The list of EXCUSES goes on, but I made those choices, so it was my fault.

I got my 3.25 miles in on the treadmill this morning.

Linda: I made a "rag time" polar fleece quilt this weekend. It looks really cool! My hubby also got my quilting frame done, so I am working on the quilt for my mom's birthday. Lots of work, but very relaxing.

Red: I like Sandy Purrrrrrrrkins. Just something to have fun with!

Jolly: Hey, I've been hit by a type-by, oh wait, several of them. You are so busy!! Glad to see you made it to Ballys and got that taken care of.

Michelle: Okay, I know everyone says this, but it's good to remind....muscle weighs more than fat. I am losing inches, although the scales don't show it so much. My clothes are fitting better and I feel better. I would miss my personal trainer also!

Hi to Apple, Happy, Lucky and Raven.

Here comes February, who is ready ???

Chach

Heh people, can't post now. Chachee, michelle, glad you could join in. It had just been derry and jolly (and me occassionally) for a while there and I was starting to worry. Well, I'm on the fly, just in, worked, now out again to meet an Olympic athlete! Yeah! 2 golds, a silver, and a team bronze, that Japanese swimmer, Kosuke Kitajima. Does anyone remember him? Anyhow, I just wanted to bump up the thread. It had gone to my second page. Ciao belli!