TUESDAY: Today is Target Tuesday and we are targeting exercise this week. We can do nothing without exercise and if you cannot find time for aerobics, walking, whatever, find it in your normal routine, ie park far away from your office and walk to the office, go upstairs instead of elevator, etc.

I will check in later

Faye :)

GOOD MORNING LADIES!!!

WOW! I feel SO freakin' amazing!!!! Okay, no I did not sell the book yet. When that happens, I'll use colors :lol: I took off for an hour and went x-country skiing across a frozen bog near the house. It was 29 degrees (which after weeks of sub zero, feels like a nice 75 ) and the sun is brilliant this morning....I just kept skiing and skiing and skiing....my heart was pumping, but I wasn't really tired. I only turned around cuz I was afraid I'd be late picking up Ben. Skiing has never been this much fun to me, because I've always gone into the woods trails. The sun doesn't penetrate the trees much, and the terrain is very bumpy so you're always fighting to stay upright :lol: But this bog was flat and beautiful and perfectly quiet.....Oh! I can't wait to go back tomorrow. So, XC skiing burns like, what, 800 calories an hour?? :D

Anyway, I've decided that THIS is my reward for 3am feedings and 10 years of diapers and clothes left on the floor.....FOR 2 HOURS IN THE MORNING, I GET TO DO WHATEVER THE *$#^^@ I WANT TO!!! :crazy: I'm tired of feeling guilty when I enjoy myself in the morning. NO MORE. Stay at home moms get NO PAY....So I'm TAKING some pay! My only rule is that I cannot go online from 8:30 to 10:30. Other than that, I can do anything.....go skiing, walking, kayacking (didn't use my boat even once last year!), get a massage, whatever! WOO Freakin' HOOOOO...............

See what an hour of sunshine does to us light deprived states?? :crazy: :lol:

SO, I got 4 points yesterday. On track for 4 points today.... Faye, I only lost 1 pound in January. Too much stressing over the book. Done with that...I'm gonna make up for it in Feb.

Gotta go get Ben now, hope everyone is having as awesome a day as I am!

TTFN,
JUlie

Hi all,

Well, I weighed myself this morning and I've lost nothing more - boo! I'm disheartened that I've not lost at least an extra pound since Friday as i've worked my butt off harder than ever - But I've had a good talk with my personal diet guru (Nigel) and know that I shouldn't worry as I'm doing all the right things and it WILL come off as long as I keep going and don't get bogged down by what the :devil: scales say. In light of this I am not going to weigh myself now until the end of February. Nigel is quite astute and he said he sees me fall into the same pattern every month - getting disappointed with the scales, feeling fed up and resentful that I haven't lost weight, then getting really down and turning to food for comfort and rebellion. It's all true! So I'm just going to keep on working as hard as I can and I'll check my weight on Feb 28th.

Anyway, so my total for Jan was 5lb. I got 4 points yesterday - still had a good 30 minute walk, but my legs thanked me for the break from the exercise bike! :lol: I've already had my walk today, even though I didn't feel like it - I forced myself to go and I feel alot better for it.

JULIE - WTG on deciding to spend some time on yourself - you deserve it and should never feel guilty about it. :) You are quite the outdoor enthusiast aren't you - skiing, snoe shoeing, kayaking..........where you live sounds like a great place - is it in the country? I bet your kids love it!

Have a good day everyone

Love Amanda x

Afternoon All ... I had 3 points yesterday...I was just thinking to myself this morning that today is the first time that I have actually started to feel like I was actually losing weight again and getting smaller. Dh commented yesterday that I was looking slimmer and then this morning a lady here at work comes in and says "you look great, you have lost alot more huh?" , of course I didnt tell her how much I had gained over Thanksgiving and Christmas, just thanked her and went on my happy way... :lol: :lol: Also I am just now getting into the whole swing of things with this diet and will power for being off through the holidays...so it took about a month for me to completely get back on board and not want to eat everything in site... :D

Faye - What luck you have had lately!! If I was you I would not leave the house for a few days, or even get out of bed, ha ha ... Stay safe, Hon.

Julie - Good for you with the ski-ing, I could tell you were severely pumped this morning when you typed that...had that great exercise adrenaline going...keep it up and you could have that weight off in no time!! :)

Amanda - Congrats on the 5 pound loss for the month...I would tend to agree with Nigel, if weighing yourself is that upsetting and causes you to over indulge then I would just weigh monthly...you might be surprised just how much you have lost!!

Nikki - Oh Jagermeister, that takes me back...well back to my last b-day!! ha ha, that stuff is so gross - I have to already have a buzz to even take a sip...
Great job on the 3 pound loss, you are doing a great job !!!

Sandy and Sandy - Hi to you both!!!

Well better get back to work...I have been so not into work lately, yesterday I walked in the door from work at 4:50p, walked right up to the bathroom, took a shower, put on my pjs, and sat on the couch all night...what an evening huh? Sometimes I love those lazy evenings...well talk to you all later, have great evenings!!!

POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS POINTS:


Julie :bravo:
Amanda :bravo:
Faye :bravo:
Carri :cp:


****NEED YOUR FEBRUARY GOALS, BOTH AMANDAS, JULIE, AND SANDYG****

Julie: Sure took you long enough to figure out you deserves some screwing off time! :lol:

Amanda: I read an article that said a lot of women's weight is 2 weeks behind, so don't panic! Just stay the course.

I am having chicken soup for lunch because my tummy has been upset all morning for some reason. I got my walk in, but man it was tough. I am so darn sore and I guess if I was 20 I would bounce back faster! :lol:

Hope everyone has a super duper day!

Faye :)

Hey ladies!
Well, my dad recently has been giving me a really hard time about what I eat and making a big deal about my weight...why he started this after i lose almost 50 pounds i still have no clue. However...he actually apologized and told me that he was proud of me...and is going to buy me my surfboard! I have to say...that is the only time in my entire life I remember him telling me he was proud of me. :). As good as all that is though I am pretty stressed. I am pretty sure I just lost my best friend. Oh the joys of unessecary teenage drama. Anyways...excersice and everything has been pretty good...though i did have two cookies this afternoon....at least i will get two points for water and excersice.
Faye-Sorry to hear things havent been going your way, good for you for staying on track through all this! Anyways....for my 6 month and year goals... I plan on losing around 6 lbs a month...so for 6 moths i want to lose just under 40lbs...and by a year i hope to be at my goal weight of 130.
Amanda-It is a good idea to rest up a bit...if you over do it youre more likely to give up on something. I also agree with nigel and everyone about only weighing in once a month, youre lucky to have someone there to help you.
Julie-I love XC skiing...I actually took it as a class in school when i lived in alaska. I hear you about the wooded areas too! It can get pretty bumpy and tough. Fantastic idea to take some time to yourself! Enjoy!
Carri-I totally agree on the nastiness of Jager...but good times were had by all. Dont you love it when people compliment you! Dont worry about how long it took you to get back into the swing of things...just stay focused...you got this!
alright, well ladies...I am outta here. Yall have a wonderful day!
Nikki

Carri: You must have been posting at the same time as I. I put in your points! I am a mess lately, aren't I?????

Nikki: Please do not ever let anyone talk down to you. I do NOT mean be direspectful to your parent, but you have to understand people who are not overweight do not understand the struggle and like idiots, think it is easy and anyone can do it if you put your mind to it. Just focus on what you have to do and keep at it! Oh, you are now included in the tracker and I put you in the spreadsheet for Feb at a 6 lbs loss so work hard!!!!!

Well, gotta run

Faye :)

Been sick still yet am just checking in goal for Feb is 8lb. Later chickies