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Finally into double digits

That's right, Day 10 is down. That's almost like halfway....sort of....

Vanessa - That's awesome that you've stayed on WW for more than three weeks now. Congratulations! Now, every single day, you can say, hey, this is longer than I've ever been on anything. That's a great self-motivator, I think.

Redballoon - All this talk of Indian food - I think that's going to have to be my splurge meal this week. I allow myself one a week, and I don't call it cheating because I don't like the guilt associated with that word. Luckily, I don't care for rice, so I can skip that and indulge in naan!!

Carla - It seems you have had visitors forever! But you seem to be holding up very well. Excellent, I know it's hard to have people staying at home.

Everyone else, have a great day, happy challenging!

Hi Red!

I am back. I will probably not be quite as active, but I will do my very best. Haven't read back on the posts, but will do that today. I hope to decide on my new challenge by tomorrow. Hope you and all are doing well. I missed you all! :goodvibes

Day 16 – So far so good. I worked out with my sisters last night it went really well. I was on the treadmill walked 1 mile. (Still have sore legs) I worked my abs and lifted weights. (I’m working on my arms got lots of flab)

Apple Blossom – Those 15 minutes a day will help you tone. You wouldn’t believe the effects of working out just a bit each day will do to you. It will help you in school you’ll be able to think clearer and it’s better for you heart the benefits are endless. Before you know it you’ll be tacking more than 15 minutes. It’s those baby steps that lead to giant leaps!! You are right just keep moving! 

Red – I heard that riding a horse is an awesome workout! You use all your body and especially your core because that is what keeps you on it. I love Greek salads with feta cheese!

Chaps – Traveling and eating right is extremely hard let alone others feeding you great free food! *faint*

vanessa6295 – That jumping frog is very cute!! Congrats on the weight loss and your 22nd day. I find that WW point system very handy. I like the fact that WW is flexible so if you have a special event you can figure out points and work WITH it. It saved me more than a few times when I 1st started and I believe that is why I’m still here. I also learn a lot from it. I find I read more about certain diets and have worked a couple into my WW plan. Once you get comfortable I’m sure you’ll be doing the same seems to be a lot of diet plan tweaking here.

curlylocks – Energy is what I’m lacking! As I typed that I yawned. LOL Not drinking that morning coffee sure makes for a yawn fest of a morning. By mid morning I’m doing fairly well. I guess it take awhile for my body to wake up.

Tina – Congrats on your challenges!

carla49 – Cats will hunt out the softest spots my daughters use to lay on freshly washed towels and sheets. Here other liked the lay in the dirty laundry basket!!

Day four completed

I did my situps yesterday after I posted, and have completed today challenge also. Having to come here every day is the push I need to make sure I "git r dun"

Day 11 done! :hat: :hat: :hat: :hat: 4 days with out beer! I had 2 glasses of wine.... :^:
The scale was kind to me this morning but I have a policy of weighing the same for 2 or 3 days before I announce it....
I was at the health food store today and saw a frozen indian meal. Palak Paneer (spinach & cheese), rice and dal. (No naan :( ) It's made by Amy's Kitchen and it only has 240 calories. I think I'll be hungry again, later tonight. I'll tell you how it is. All this chat about indian food; I just had to try it.
I've alredy had a couple of cookies today so I have to try and be really good for the rest of the day.
Mez- it must be nice to have work out partners. Are your sisters trying to lose weight too?
Way to go carla, you deserve a few days off :beach:

Good morning. It's the morning of Day 18 here. I'm wondering if I'll even bother to take a pause day. It's like, why do this to myself? Why not just stick to what I've been doing instead of having to do a whole day over again? I hate to do a whole day over for just a little infringement and, yet, I hate to pigout. It's the nature of my challenge, an all or nothing thing, which is really the only way to get me doing anything. We will see. The nan part is more a habit. It's not that I adore nan and this place we'll probably go tomorrow is nothing great. I may just stick to rice. Anyhow, blah, blah, blah...irrelevant stuff, really. Day 18 is here and I am going to knock it down!!! Came home last night and had a big bunch of grapes. No snack foods from the convenience store, of course, no sugar. I like what I'm doing and I may just stick with it. It saves money too I think! :)

Apple -- How did you like the Indian? You have to have freshly baked nan, otherwise it would be gross. Really, frozen meals are not going to be much good. Are there are Indian restaurants in your area? You should find a good one. A lot of them can be too heavy on the ghee (clarified butter) but others will not be so heavy. Some people like the fatty kind. I don't. I make my own curries using nothing but lentils, veggies and spices and they are yummy! :spin: Great going on getting through Day 11! and no beer, even better. Keep it up! :sunny:

diamond girl -- :cp: Four done! Keep it going! Yes, coming in here really makes a difference. I think it's, at least for me, the having written it down and said I'd do something, but it simply doesn't work if I just say it to myself, not for too long at least.

mez -- Did you make it through Day 16? I hope so. Your workout sounded great! :strong: Yes, riding is extremely hard work, at least dressage riding on an uncooperative horse. My mare gives me what you ask for and nothing more, and that's at each and every step. In other words, you have to monitor each step (which is kind of what dressage is about) and keep concentrating or she won't either. What the rider gives, the rider gets, that's the way it is with her and I can't blame her for being that way. :lol:

1nceagain -- Glad to have you back! :wave: Hope you'll be here with us soon again on a challenge!

Chaps -- Over the hump! Hurrah! :cb: Yes, I don't like the word "cheating" either. I mean, you can't really cheat anyhow if you're the one making the rules and I wouldn't have it any other way! Manhattan is great for Indian food, Pakistan, Bangladeshi. I knew a lot of great places down around Tribeca and I think it's Columbus Circle. Do you like spicy foods? I can't eat them so I always have to ask for "as mild as for children." Then they understand! :lol:

carla -- Glad to see you again. I hope you come back with a challenge soon. I miss your long posts. As for "feeling big," I feel big because I am big, or rather, big for my height and because I can grab the roll around my middle with two hands! :lol3: But yes, it doesn't help to have everything around me tiny...then again, I AM tiny so in my case, it IS a help in reminding me to get the fat off, but nonetheless depressing, especially when there is just NO room whatsoever for overweight as far as buying clothes goes, and the fact that I have big feet, which has nothing to do with the weight. The disgust comes from ME just not getting the damn fat off, that's all! The fact that it could be a whole lot worse is no consolation. I'm just lazy about certain things. :yes: As for arthritis, I have heard about tomatoes causing problems, as do any member of the nightshade family, such as eggplant. But I have heard that dairy is a far bigger cause of joint pain than is let on, especially since the dairy industry is such big money. Such things are kept hush. All the junk going into cattle these days certainly cannot be good for us. I do best with very little dairy.

justkeepswimming -- How are you feeling? I hope, better. You're neck and neck with Chaps! Excellent work! :flow1: Glad you're feeling good! Keep it going! :sunny:

vanessa -- Rolling right along, aren't you? :woo: So glad to hear about the weight loss and, yes, 22 days on WW is fantastic. I am just so happy to hear how great you are doing! Keep it up!! :dancer:

curly -- Good luck on round No. 4!!! :cheer:

45 minutes of circuit training.. 30 minutes walking and 132 oz of water so far!!

Day 9 done!! I satyed within my points and just finished exercising. :):)
Can't write anymore, gotta do homework:( lol
catch you guys later!

Tomorrow is day 21 for me! Sorry for the flyby post, I NEED to be here more often because I'm slacking in my calorie counts and with so little exercise that can NOT happen. Hope all of you are hanging in there and going strong!

Hello ladies!! :wave:

Ending day 11 on no soda challenge :D and day 3 on exercise challenge :ebike: !!!

I walked the 3 mile dvd today. Feels good :tread: .

I am considering walking the one mile dvd at work during lunch, but I'm not sure. Just about everyday when I eat lunch at my desk :eating2: (I have my own office and I close the blinds and shut the door) someone who has a key to my office comes in my office for something.

:chin: Just imagining myself in tennis shoes walking to a dvd playing on my computer and my boss walks in my office (wonder which reaction I'll get) :fr: :high: :encore: :dunno: :lol3:

Oh well, who cares what she thinks?? I have to worry about myself. :cp:

As for the shoulders, they still hurt a little. I did drink alot of orange juice sunday, Hmmmmm I wonder if there is a connection. I'll keep it in mind.

Well I better go now.

Good luck, be strong :workout: :wl: :strong:

Tina :grouphug: :genie: :chockiss:

Congratulations Gray!! If I hadn't fallen off the wagon I'd be just one day behind you.

Today's another day I'm too tired to post: I went to work today and have to go tomorrow too. I prefer retirement.

This morning's weigh-in was a wake-up call: not in onederland any more. I expect I'll be back there tomorrow, but I can tell I've been a bit too lax about what I eat. No thin person would have gotten thru the whole bag of cookies so quickly...

I get to sleep in my own bed tonight! And use my own bathroom instead of the cats'! And lie on my couch after dinner tomorrow!!!

I'll try to produce a good long post tomorrow. I'm so not inspired right now...

Red, you're almost there. I'm pretty impressed - I couldn't go without sugar and flour for 3 days, let alone 18.

Good night all. Sleep tight. Zzzzzzzz.....

Day 16 when well. I got my 10 minutes workout in. (10 minute Abs DVD) I stayed in my points and I’m hoping I won’t freak out again since I’m getting close to being in the 100’s Last time I got close (203) I went off the wagon for some reason I’m scared. I mean I really really want to be in the 100’s but I freak and eat so I don’t get close. I’m hoping this challenge will MAKE me keep going. I can’t you girls down. Right now I’m 209 and starting to get that feeling again. GRRR What’s wrong with me??!!!

diamond_girl – Looks like you did “git r dun” LOL 

Apple Blossom – Well done finishing with day 11!! I’ve never had Indian food and I don’t believe there is one in my area. I’ve heard lots of good things about it and I’ll get it a try if I ever find a restaurant.
I have 7 sisters I work out with 3 of them right now. 1 is fluffy like me she’s trying to lose weight and the other is thin she is trying to tone. She’s also the oldest of all my brother and sisters. (7 sisters, 5 brothers) She has noticed she is gaining weight easier so she wants to put on muscle. It’s a lot of fun we joke a lot and at the last workout my Big Sister accidentally put the treadmill to fast and was running fast (looked to me like she was trying to fly!) I quickly slowed it down since she dare not let go of the hand rails. It was so funny! I’m glad she didn’t fall off.

Red – LOVE THE ATTIUDE ON KNOCKING DOWN DAY 18!!! GEEZ GOT ME ALL PUMPPED UP I’M SHOUTING!!!  lol your horse sounds wonderful! Sounds like my dog. LOL got to love that spirit!

curlylocks – Your sure moving!

vanessa6295 – Congrats on day 9! That frog is jumping up and down for you!!!

gray eyed girl – Wow your challenge is almost finished! WOW U R KICKING IT!!

justkeepswimming – Maybe your boss will have tennis shoes on and you’ll have a
partner. 

carla49 – Sounds like your ready to have all the comforts of home sleep well. You know you burn the most calories when you 1st fall asleep. Happy Onederland!

Day 11 - past the halfway point!

Redballoon - I am with Carla, going all this time without sugar and flour is amazing. I am pretty sure I coudln't do it. You rock. Congrats on 18 days.

Gray - Today is going to be your last day!!! That's sooooo amazing, congratulations!

Mez - I love that you referred to your sister and yourself as "fluffy"! That made me smile. My mother and I are also giving each other support, we have weight loss goals for Christmas. It's very cool to have family doing it with you, don't you think? There's a connection that you can't get elsewhere, both good and bad. I like it a lot.

Have a great day!

:chin: Let's see . . .

Red-Hanging in there on the no sugar/flour challenge-wow, thats a tuff one! Great job. Sounds like you have really been enjoying your horse lately. :twirly:

Mez-Nothing is wrong with you. The ebb and flow, it's not easy. Hang in there and try to look ahead. You are almost done with this challenge! :angel:

Curly-Wow, up for another round. That's awesome. Love your new avtar. :D

Vanessa-That is a really cute avatar. Where did you get that one?? Day 9 is great! What are you going to school for? :write:

Gray-WooooHoooo! Another round down-you ROCK! :cheer: :balloons:

JKS-11 days no soda! Great job! Is this your first chellenge? You are doing sooo good. :cheers:

Carla-I'm sorry you have roamed out of onederland, but hopefully you will get back to a normal routine soon. It's difficult to have your daily grind changed up. Hang in there. :tired:

Chaps-Day 11! awesome. Over half way-I can't wait to be there. :D

Apple-That is a difficult challenge for me! I started a "no alcohol" challenge 3 weeks ago, but after a family emergency-I caved and don't think I am ready for that one again right now. You are over halfway there-so no doubt you will do great! :cool:

Dgirl-Is your challenge sit-ups every day? You are doing great! Keep it up! :flow1:

Well, after some thought, I think I will go back on the SBD Phase II for the next 21 days. I will start tomorrow. I know I can do it. It will be a bit more challenging trying to feed my son though. He is 5'11 and 127 lbs. Bean pole. Must have skipped a generation-LOL! :lol:

So glad to be back-Have a wonderful day all! ;)

Argh, that situp on the ball is HARD!!!! My belly aches, LOL.

Red - I cannot believe that you going without sugar and flour, the time it must take you to find something to eat should count as daily exercise, LOL :fr:

Appleblossum - congrats on the no alcohol. :cp:

Mez - Even if you fall off the wagon, as long as you get back up your good! :flow1:

inceagain - good luck on your new challenge. and yup I'm doing situps everyday. :dizzy:

Curly - Up for another one, good job :strong:

JustKeepSwimming (DORA, LOL) - No soda, that's a GREAT! I'd do the DVD at work. It is your lunch hour ;) :spin:

Carla - I know that tired feeling...ugh, I hate it. You'll get back to onedeland in no time :wave:

Vanessa - good job on day nine. :cool:

Gray - your last day!!! Good Job :D

Well I hope everyone is having a good day!