Hi ladies. I am so sorry I have been mia for a bit. I hope to catch up with you all soon. I am ok. I have tried to stay on target while i have been mia and my progress is a loss of 10 tatol since I have started. I hope to catch up with you guys soon. take care

Good Morning Sistas!
 

So how did everyone's first day go on the challenge. Here better than I thought. I drank all of my water, went swimming and logged all my eats. I am making a conscious effort to not think about eating all the time. I am heading to Subway for lunch, having a salad. Well I just wanted to check in to see how the day went. Stay focused and we can all do this. Good Luck to everyone.:carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Good to hear Amanda. Way to go on the drinking and the eating plan for the challenge. I know you will rock with this whole thing. Are you counting down the days until your big concert and big debut...you go girl!!! Where's the new avatar?

Regina,,,good for you! Are you planning in advance your meals?

Amanda,,,ya know I must be dazed and confused...but man girl you have lost alot of weight! All i can say is I am down right can't help it, but being your friend and all you will understand ...I am jealous! You should be so proud of yourself!

Well my first day was pretty good,,,second day could of been better,,,should of planned ahead. Need to eat cleaner.
Tomorrows big plan is to grocery shop,,,and plant my flowers. Im so far behind. Anywho need to get to bed...this parenting thing is harsh some days...totally forgot that I had to be at Tanner's (13yr son) band concert at 6...should of read the news letter...me bad.
night all

Day 3
 

Good morning sistas!

Amanda- Sorry to hear about your day thus far at work, good for you in regards to keeping your options open. I know for me I had to..... I was far past wanting to go to work each day. I can't seem to understand why people are placed in a supervisory role when they aren't willing to make a management call. Why be in that position then. Anyway GOOD LUCK on your search for a new job Amanda. There is a match for you out there. :cp:

Well I am due to go to work today at 12:00, its my short day since I work this coming Saturday. Only 4 more days until I am gone...can I get a WHOO-HOO!

Yesterday was a good one. We all went to the movies last night and saw "Over the Hedge" too cute, anyway I made some popcorn at home and took it with me. I bought a SF candy made by Russell Stover's to have the chocolate in my system, I like to eat chocolate with popcorn and I had a diet coke. Then for dinner I had a cup of pasta and some water. I was so proud of myself. I did consume all of my water for the day. I bought a container that holds 64 ozs of water. I found it at a Dollar Tree. So no excuses, but I wish I had a port-a-potty by me so I don't have to my co-workers relieve me. Anyway things are going good.

Angie you asked if I plan my meals, I try to but sometimes I wing it. I do keep my WW materials with me everyday though so I can look back.

Well let me go and start getting ready for work. I'll talk to you all later. Good Luck my little chick-a-dees.


Cassy...Where are you girlfriend?

HELLO MY SISTA'S!!!!!!!!:hug: :hug: :hug:

OK LADIES, I HAVE BEEN PERSONALLY TOXIC THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS. I SINCERLY APOLOGIZE FOR THE LATE ENTRY. BUT IN READING THE POSTS I AM SOO HAPPY FOR ALL THE PROGRESS MY SISTA'S HAVE MADE.

AMANDA....I FEEL YOU GIRL ABOUT LOOKING FOR A NEW GIG. I WORK NIGHTS AND I FEEL LIFE JUST SLIPPING AWAY FROM ME. I NEED TO GET BACK TO THE NIGHTLIFE! SOOO SOOO PROUD OF YOU AND ALL YOUR WEIGHTLOSS SUCCESS.. IT MAY BE LATE BUT I WILL STILL DANCE FOR YOU:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

REGINA...MY ROCK, THANK YOU FOR ALL THE LOVE SUGA. WHEN DO YOU START YOUR NEW GIG? DID I MISS THAT IN THE POSTS? FORGIVE ME IF I AM REDUNDANT.. (DID I SPELL THAT RIGHT?) YALL KNOW WHAT I MEAN! I HAVE BEEN IN WITH YALL WITH THE CHALLENGE TOO. I DIDNT FORGET;) YOUR BATHING SUIT SOUNDS REALLY CUTE! I CANT EVEN PURCHASE ONE YET LET ALONE PUT ONE ON!! I AM DETERMINED TO GET INTO MY BIKINI IN JAN HOWEVER.. GOT TO GET ON THAT POLE BABY!

FURIOUS...WHAT IS UP MY SISTA??? HAVE YOU BEEN CHEERING FOR MY PISTONS??? THEY ARE REALLY UPSETING ME BUT I LOVE THEM ANYWAY. NO SMOKING IN THE CASINOS OVER THERE HUH?? MAYBE I WILL START GOING AGAIN!

WELCOME 4THEFUTURE:hug: :hug:

CONGRATS PRINCESS ON THE HOMELSS POUNDS.. I WILL DANCE FOR YOU TOO:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

I HAVENT EVEN TURBO JAMMED SO YOU KNOW IT HAS BEEN ROUGH FOR ME... MY SISTER CALLED ME AND SAID THAT SHE WILL PAY FOR THE ENTIRE TURBO JAM SERIES TO GIVE ME VARIETY TO KEEP ME MOTIVATED. SHE IS SOO SWEET. I WILL NO LONGER HAVE AN EXCUSE, ALTHOUGH I LOVE MY TURBO JAM AND THAT NEVER WAS THE EXCUSE ANYWAY :D

WELL I HAVE TO GO BACK TO WORK.. I WILL HOLLA BACK TOMMOROW..

Hey Cassy you have been missed...
 

Sista Cassy, so glad to see you back. You and Regina are so inspirational.

You mention Turbo Jam many times in your postings where can we get this it sounds great.

All the best to everyone.

Note: This past week I lost 5.8 lbs.:carrot:

Day 4
 

HEY SISTA' ELAINE!!!:hug: :hug: :hug: I AM SO GLAD TO BE BACK SUGE. THE VERY FACT THAT YOU ARE HERE WITH ME MOTIVATES ME TO GO ON, THANKS SUGA!

TURBO JAM IS THE BEST EVER! I LOVE IT!!! IT IS FOR LOW OR HIGH IMPACT WORKOUTS THAT COMBINE THE PUNCHES OF TAE-BO WITH MUSIC THAT IS CURRENT AND NICE TO LISTEN TOO. THE HOST, CHAYLENE JOHNSON, IS REALLY MOTIVATING WHICH IS WIERD FOR ME CUZ I HAVE WATCHED THESE WORKOUTS FOR SOMETIME NOW AND WHEN SHE TELLS ME TO PUSH MYSELF I REALLY WANT TO!

ANYWHO YOU CAN ORDER IT FROM BEACHBODY.COM OR THRU THE INFOMERCIAL LATE AT NIGHT.. ALSO CHECK OUT QVC, IT WAS ON THERE A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO. THERE IS ALSO A THREAD ON 3FC THAT IS CALLED "TURBO JAM" THAT IS HOW I FOUND THIS SITE AND ALL MY SISTA'S.IF YOU PM OR POST QUESTIONS THERE THEY WILL GIVE YOU ALL THE INFO YOU NEED. THEY ALSO HAVE COUPON CODES ON OCCASION. I GOT ALL MY QUESTIONS ANSWERED B4 I PURCHASED AS WELL AS READ SUCCESS STORIES. IT IS FUNNY CUZ I HAVE NOT WORKED OUT IN 2 WEEKS BUT AFTER 2 DAYS OF TJ I AM SORE LIKE I LIKE IT-ALL OVER THE PLACE!

MY SIS HAS LOST SEVERAL,SEVERAL INCHES DOING THIS AND I KNOW I HAVE TOO! I HAVE NOT MEASURED MYSELF BUT MY CLOTHES ARE GETTING SMALLER AND FITTING MUCH LOOSER. I HAD TO GIVE A LOT OF CLOTHES RECENTLY TO MY PREGNANT SISTER. IT WAS A SHAME THAT A PREGNANT LADY CAN WEAR MY CLOTHES AND BE COMFORTABLE BUT I AM GLAD THAT I WAS ABLE TO HELP HER AND MAKE ROOM IN MY CLOSET FOR MY NEW WARDROBE!

REGINA.....LIKE VOWS..LOL TOO FUNNY, YOU ARE BETTER THAN A HUSBAND CUZ I DONT HAVE TO CLEAN AND COOK FOR YOU!!!

Cassy not yet anyway...ha!ha! Honey where are my keys at..LOL!!! I am on my way to eat lunch. I'll talk to you later.

Regina,,,you have jinxed us all,,,in a good way! I made my resume and cover letter late late last night and then checked the online job market,,,and sent off a few emails...was WOKEN up this morning by one of those companies wanting me to come in for an interview ASAP! Then 1 hour later as I am getting my nails done another company called...(totally loved my cover letter) think he wants to hire me on the spot. Anyways need to take a day off just to go for interviews! So Amanda and Cassy,,,do up a resume,,,and send it off...late late at night...lol kidding...but seriously if you are not happy at your jobs,,,get another!

well been eating not bad,,,drinking my water. feeling good....
ran out of time with planting flowers...so will do that saturday.
night all

Day 5
 

hello Everyone!!!

i Am Sitting Here With This Evil Heffa At Work Tonight. I Swear If She Wasnt Here My Life Would Be So Much Better! Anywho, I Hope All Is Well With My Sista's. The Instructor For Tj Cousin Posted On 3fc The Other Day And She Is Looking For B4 And After Pics To Put On The Website. I Think That This Will Be Another Motivater For Me. I Would Love To Be On The Infomercial!!! Lol

Ok Peace Out Yall!!

Im down right miserable...house is a mess its obvious both kids didn't do their chores the last few days. Hubby usually doesn't say anything to them about them doing their stuff,,,so leaves me to be the bad guy,,,and if Im not here then things pile up. So Now,,,Im about to blow a major BF,,,Ive warned the holdest he may have to fine another place to leave, so he can live how he wants. Cause the way hes living in my house isn't how its going to be. Either that or he can start paying for a house cleaning to come in weekly to pick up after him. See how long that goes for before he clues in. The youngest one was causing me grief yesterday,,,hes now grounded from computer and game station. Hmmm wonder if he realizes he shouldn't of pulled nothing with me yet...cause the list of chores Ive piled on is pretty long.
Eating has been good,,,water intake good,,,need to do my exercises though...lazy.
Still haven't planted any flowers...and don't want to right now since my neighbours are outside...don't really care for that side...their son is an evil child. Thinks its funny to ring our doorbell and run...kid is not too bright since we know its him.
Anyways,,,going to go finish everything up...
later all

Cassy, that is great about your clothes going else where....

Im going back outside to work on my flowers,,,only have half a dozen more big pots to fill...lol I feel so grungy from all the dirt. Can't wait to shower and go to bed,,,,
have a great night all

I've been away for awhile getting back on track - the rest of you look like you are doing a great job with the challenge!
Angelia - I'm with you on the teenagers and their mess. I hate this time of year! Schools almost out and they don't care about anything. One is graduating this week and I told him he'd better start looking for a place to live if he no longer wanted to be part of the family!
Amanda - you are an inspiration to all of us! Trying to turn my jealousy into motivation that I can do it too! We all can!
Congrats GoofyGirl on the 5lb loss - hope you were able to stay with the veggie tray at the party!
Hope you all have a good week!

Hello Ladies,

I just wanted to check in a see how everyone's weekend went. Here I struggled and struggled. The veggie tray was there and so was everything else. I did it again. This is so a never ending cycle for me. I was doing so good this past week then I messed up. What's wrong with me? Can I not follow through on anything. What the ****. Let me stop. I better go and chill out . I'll talk to you all later.

Hi Everybody! I've finally moved and am getting settled. The start of the challenge hasn't been going too well for me. I was living with my inlaws and their idea of a healthy dinner is fried chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn, and homemade macaroni and cheese. My MIL actually said, "I made this dinner especially for your diet - nothing but chicken and vegetables." The next night was pork chops breaded and fried and then soaking in a gravy that was so oily it separated as you were spooning it out of the dish. YUCK!!:barf:
Now we're moved into our own apartment, but I haven't been able to unpack the kitchen so we're eating out every meal. But I'm drinking as much water as I can and I hope to be able to unpack the kitchen soon. I would do it today, but I just started my new job and I'm really tired - I haven't worked since I started the move in April. But my new apartment has a pool and a fitness center. I hope to check them both out this week.:carrot:
Well, I hope everybody is doing fine. Congratulations to all who are "loosing" this weight loss battle!:)
GoofyGrl - Don't beat yourself up over the party. Those are the temptations that are the hardest. If it were easy, we would all be thin. Just pick yourself back up and start again. And remember, we're all in this together. :hug:

FURIOUS....YOU ARE TOO FUNNY SUGE! I AM SOO SORRY YOU HAVE A DEMON CHILD LIVING NEXT TO YOU! I PLANTED SOME FLOWERS ALONG MY DRIVEWAY. I WAS TRYING TO BE ALL CUTE AND PLANT DIFFERENT ONES THAN WHAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER PLANTED. WELL THE DAMN ANIMALS OVER THERE BIT THE HEADS OFF OF ALL MY FLOWERS!! I WAS SOOO MADD!!!:mad: THE ONLY THING THAT SURVIVED IS THE PETUNIAS. SO I HAVE TO DIG UP THE DEAD PLANTS AND PLANT PETUNIAS INSTEAD. I AM TRYING TO MAKE MY HOUSE A LITTLE MORE SPECIAL THAN IT WAS WHEN I BOUGHT IT IN OCT. LAST YEAR. NOW IT LOOKS LIKE I PLANTED NEW GRASS OR SOMETHING!

REGINA...JUST REMEMBER SUGE "... IT WILL NOT TASTE AS GOOD AS LOOKING GOOD FEELS" THAT STUFF IS NOT WORTH IT GIRL. I AM SITTING HERE MUCHING ON GRANOLA BARS AND WATER. THE GRANOLA BAR HAS FRUTOSE CORN SYRUP IN IT, WHICH I AM TRYING TO AVOID- USING THIS NEW PLAN BY DR. OZ. BUT THAT IS ALL I HAVE, THIS DRIVER BRINGS ME WATER AND GRANOLA BARS EVERY NIGHT. HE IS SO SWEET TO DO IT SO I TRY NOT TO DISAPPOINT BY NOT TAKING IT. THAT IS HOW I FEELS AT SOCIAL GATHERINGS TOO, LIKE I HAVE TO EAT WHAT THEY HAVE TO NOT OFFEND THEM. ALL THIS IS MINOR MINOR SET BACKS.. TODAY IS A NEW DAY BABY!

4 THE FUTURE...SOMETIMES CIRCUMSTANCES PREVENT YOU FROM DOING WHAT YOU NEED TO DO. FROM WHAT YOU SAID, IT SOUNDS LIKE YOU REALLY COULDNT DO WHAT YOU NEEDED. BUT IT IS OK GIRL, MAYBE PICK HEALTHIER CHOICES AT THE FAST FOOD PLACES. WHICH IS SO HARD, I KNOW. NOW THAT YOU ARE GETTING SETTLED I AM SURE IT WILL BE OK.

AND MOVING IS A WORKOUT GIRL!! CREDIT YOURSELF FOR THAT!!!

Hey all...
Cassy,,,we have large rabbits populating the neighbhourhood at an alarming rate. Some are bigger then my dog, Jack Russel. They ate some of my pretty plants that usually come up each year. Just saw some lil chew marks along one leaf...great..... (almer fudd,,,going out to hunt rabbits)
4thefuture,,,sounds like you tried,,,and well some times instead of freaking you just go with the flow...eat as less as you can of the man made food...ie: gravy and other no nos and fill up on fresh fruits. Which you can buy...

well Im off to bed,,,I have a bad cold and feel like Ive been carrying around a head that is 4 times bigger then it should be. Drugs are my friend right now...lol Nyquil is calling me name....
night

Thanks for the encouragment. I have been eating as healthy as I can when we eat out. Last night I had a turkey sandwich with no cheese and no mayo and all the veggies they had when we went to try out a new sub shop. I also subbed pretzels for the chips and, of course, had water to drink. I'm finding that I have a lot of time with not really anything to do at work (my boss went out of town the evening of my first day and nobody knows what I'm supposed to be doing so there's noone to train me) so I've taken the time to walk around the campus and explore. There's lots of hills around here (I'm in Charlottesville, Virginia) so it's quite a workout.
Furious - I hope you feel better soon. Summer colds are the worst!

HELLO MY SISTA'S!!:hug:

WELL I HAD TO TAKE A BREAK FROM TJ TODAY. I SWEAR I WAS NOT FEELING PERKY ENOUGH TO DO IT.. BUT I DID THE TJ AB WORKOUT AND DID A BELLYDANCE WORKOUT TAPE THAT I FOUND. IT WAS REALLY FUN.. TOO MUCH FUN I THINK, I FELT THAT I MIGHT NOT HAVE WORKED OUT AS HARD AS I SHOULD HAVE.

DOING SOME SCULPTING TOMMOROW. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO KEEP UP ON THE WATER THING, FOR SOME REASON IT HAS BEEN HARD LATELY.

FURIOUS...WHAT I WAS TOLD WOULD HELP WITH RABBITS IS TO PLANT MARIGOLDS. THEY REALLY HATE THEM AND WILL STAY AWAY FROM WHERE EVER THEY ARE. I TRIED TO PLANT A MINI GARDEN WITH ONIONS, CILANTRO AND BASIL. WE WILL SEE HOW IT TURNS OUT!

OK LADIES, BYE,BYE FOR NOW :hug:

Hello Sistas
 

:carrot: Ya Hoo. Lost another 2.4 lbs. I'm hoping this keeps up. I've tried to setup a whole new plan and so far it's working.

1] Eat 6 mini meals Breakfast, snack, Lunch, Snack, Dinner, Snack which add up to 1,200 per day calories

2] Reading and learning on how many grams and % of fat, carbs, protein etc...I can consume on a 1,200 per day calories program

3] Reading alot of info from the ladies in the 3FC Maintainers part of forum on how they lost their weight and have kept it off for years. How that losing weight takes alot of work but its' well worth it in the end..

4] Started walking just a little but hey it's a start === need new running shoes that's for sure

5] Going to Weight Watchers and staying at the meetings

6] Changed my thinking about losing = even it's 1/2 lb. or stays the same at least I didn't gain!!

There is probably other things. I'm quite happy the way things are going and I really don't feel deprived at all.

I really wish the best for everyone, talk again soon.:hug:

ELAINE...CONGRATS MY SISTA!!!! I NOW WILL DANCE FOR YOU AND THE HOMELESS POUNDS:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE REALLY FOCUSED. I AM SO PROUD OF YOU! IT SEEMS LIKE YOU ARE KEEPING A FOOD JOURNAL..DOES IT HELP YOU?? I CAN NEVER SEEM TO DO THAT AND STAY COMMITTED TO IT.

I WANT TO GO HOME AND DO SOME ABS TONIGHT...I AM ALL TALK NOW, WHEN I GET HOME I KNOW THAT I WILL BE EXHAUSTED!

Hello My Sistas
 

How is everyone doing? Here totally happy becasue today is the day my mom comes and we head out on our vacation together. My whole family is going down to San Antonio to see my dad and spend some time there. Hope the challenge is going good, here I am managing. I didn't gain anything so that is good.

My new job is nice, I know this may seem dorky and all but I have always wanted to work where I had my own cubicle space and I do and it is in the corner area, even better so I am hidden...:D I think I am going to enjoy it.

Well I just wanted to say Good Luck to everyone and I will be out of commission until the 19th of June. So I will talk to you all then. I will miss my sistas and will be thinking of each one of you. Until then take care, be safe and have a great weekend.:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :hug: :hug: :hug:

Regina,,,I work in a cube too,,,and have it so I am away from everyone else...mostly.
Cassy,,,belly dancing moves...well what video is that? Gonna have to try that.
Elaine you are going well...keep it up.

Amanda Mae where are you?

Had my second interview yesterday and by the time I was done I was done. Migrain...haven't had one in months. My eating has been good,,,could be better...I did mention the ice cream cone thing on Tuesday didn't I?
Well Im off to shower and get ready for work. Later

have a safe trip regina! i will keep you and your family in my prayers. i am glad you are loving your new job!!!

yeah furious....it is lead by this set of twins.. they are soo cool.. ok got to go now!

I can't believe it!! I finally went to Target and bought a scale over the weekend. It took me another day to get the courage to get on :goodscale and I was down to 175!!! That's 12 pounds gone forever!!!:D I knew that my clothes were feeling looser, but I had convinced myself that I had just stretched them out because I don't think I look any smaller. Talk about a great weekend! I'm really on :cloud9:
Regina - That's great that you love your job. And wanting your own cubicle is not dorky - everyone needs a space of their own. I'm still waiting for them to set me up at my own desk. It'll be nice to be able to put my babies pictures up and not have to look at someone elses kids all day! And have fun on your vacation! I love San Antonio (or as it's called in Texas - SA) There's so many great things to do there.
Elaine - Congratulations of the loss and the new plan.:cheer: It sounds great and pretty similar to the one I've tried to adapt to.
Good luck to everyone! I hope we all have great weeks!!:) :hug:

Hey all, been trying to eat totally clean,,,seems like I am eating just as much bad as clean.
Cassy, Im going to have to check those out,,,have never heard of them before.
4thefuture. WOW that is fantastic! I know what you mean about the scale,,,I hide mine under my garbage in my closet. Sad really,,,keep avoiding it.
Didn't get the one job I really wanted...sad...lol Not really it just means there is something else better out there for me.
well Im going to bed...need to get some extra sleep. Night all...

HEY AMANDA!!!!... HOW ARE YOU DOING GIRL?? I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU IN YOUR NEW JOB, WHO WOULD HAVE THOUGHT THAT THE SISTAHOOD WOULD INFLUENCE ALL ASPECTS OF YOUR LIFE GIRL!!!

ANGIE... DONT WORRY ABOUT IT GIRL. IF IT IS MEANT FOR YOU, IT WILL BE YOURS! WHEN YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU CAN DO, YOU HAVE TO GIVE IT UP TO A POWER GREATER THAN YOURSELF GIRL.. GOD WILL DO THE REST!

FUTURE..CONGRATS SISTA!!! I NOW WILL DANCE FOR YOU:carrot: :carrot: :carrot: :carrot:

Amanda Mae,,,Fantastic! WOW so happy for you! You will have a great vacation, Your future is bright.

Cassy...how ya doing?
Im hanging in there...I stgruggle and want junk food...seriously want junk food. But this past while I have just maintaining my goal of staying away from the sugar. I took miss Skittles out for a walk yesterday,,,no long trek or anything but a nice walk. Thank goodness cause its raining heavy since about an hour after the walk.
I go see Dr. McKenna today. I got bumped, some one cancelled and I got their spot. Im so excited...scared though,,,Worried shes goes to say...well its obvious you are wacked! lol anyways Ive been told I can;t have caffeine before going....*heavy breathing that is my lifes blood *whimper

Dr. McKenna is fantastic Dr. I still have some tests to do but shes so understanding and knows the trials and such of weight loss. Feeling good...

Amanda - where are the Toby Keith pictures, oh yeah - and yours too! :D

Angelia - where did you find this doctor? What do you look under inthe yellow pages - sounds like he's getting you focused!

I think the Sistas of the Fluffyhood need a kick-start or a :drill: drill sergeant! :(, Where has everyone gone? I haven't seen a Happy Dance :dance: for a long time! We've all been away; :chin: - lets think up a way to get fired up again! Any suggestions? :dunno: