Wow, that's 38 pounds we want to lose as a group by May 27th. See what you've started, Nikki???

Okay, I did the ugly deed. I stepped on the HORRIBLE white box and nearly died at the number. It was horrible, terrible, terrifying. I've gained and gained. I guess not being a slave to the box didn't work. :( But at least I have my starting point for the 10 pound challenge. I definitely wasn't expecting the number I saw since my jeans fit close to the same as I did 14 pounds ago. I guess muscle does weigh more than fat since my body size is the same. Terrible icky, I tell you. I'm definitely SCARED into submission. I will be very good.

Other than the horrible numbers on the scale, the day is so so. I'm working with an idiot that screwed up one of our student databases. I hate when people don't ask questions if the peg doesn't quite fit in the hole. Sometimes it's good to ask before deciding to change something to make the peg fit. Can you tell I'm very frustrated????

I did exercise this am and during one of the miles, I added 1 pound hand weights for a tad more work. Yesterday was great since I had the day off and DH did too. We did go on a 3 mile hike with the doggies and it was so nice out. I love walking outdoors even though the asthma doesn't like it. There's nothing like mountains surrounding you.

Last year I started this goal of doing situps daily, starting with 10 and working up to daily. I had this ridiculous goal of 50. I made it up to 30 do-able situps then I struggled to add more. So then I quit. I think that the premise was good, just too high of a goal. So now, I'm going to restart at 10 situps and add one situp every other day until I reach 25 situps. Then I'll stay there. I'll be adding that on top of the walking. But I think my back and posture would be better if i strengthened the abs.

Okay, back to work. I'll chat with you later.
Marie

Hi All, I just put the cheese blintz recipe into my calorie program and found it had 219 calories per serving (based on the recipe I shared making 10 blintzes and using part skim ricotta cheese). I'd made it for myself last Friday and have had one for breakfast a couple times. It's good on the protein too.
Marie

Morning all
Feeling better here.
I hopped on the scales this morning as was disgusted with how much I have put on so that was great motivation to get this thing up and running.
I'm going to set myself some mini goals and see if that heaps me get my drive back.
I exercise on the treadmill 5 days a week for 1/2 an hour but I'm also going to try and do some exercise videos or go for an extra walk as well, I need to get my water intake back up and better levels, and I brought myself a new book to start journalling in.

I am telling you girls that dang white square got me motivated. I am keeping him in the closet and letting him out only for 30 seconds a day for balance. I feel good to Marie thats the problem. I felt like everything was fitting so nicely etc. Well I am sure I have lost inches but I want the weight down too. Oh are we asking for the moon? I sure hope not cause I want it gone. I have did good yesterday again. I had a funny type of eating though. I actually had a whole wheat piece of br. with peanut butter before going out last night. Then I came back took out some frozen shrimp and sauted them in a little garlic oil and ate them with ct sauce. Then had a 60 calorie fudgie to end my dinner. Kind of funkie food choices but not so unhealthy. I have been good about staying away from sweets unless their lower cal. Fudgies are a nice treat. I bought some healty whole wheat crackers the other day and had one with my soup at lunch. They are whole wheat, pumpkin seed, flax seed, sesame seed and some other healthy stuff. Not to bad the one friend at work said yuk. But they give me a crundh and are filling at 100 cals. fiber etc. So now I have something they will stay out of!!!!!!!!! I did add in a few cajun cashews but I counted out 6 they were the big ones. I added up everything for the day 1400 cals today. Not so bad see I need to journal for sure. The scale is moving to the lower numbers. I am walking today. I think there is a current Family Cirlce with info. on walking away the lbs. I think its worth grabbing. I did well with walking my problem I think was adding in extra cals as I was so hungry. So low cals healthy choices instead this time around. The sun is shining and I will go around both lakes today 4 miles. I am taking a snack to have ahead of time.
Good luck girls the square thing might not be so friendly but in the long run keeps us in line. The truth hurts but it sure does make us get moving in the right direction. I love company so I am glad your all there for this journey the more the merrier. Power in numbers they say!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Chaarli when I journal and am honest with my intakes and scale numbers I see results. So have fun journalling. I circle the oh so not good choices add up my calories and write down my exercise and track that for the month. That way I can see how many times I walked etc. Also can repeat menus when I need some ideas.
Good luck ladies!!!!!!!!!! Checking in here sure helps keep me motivated.

Hi girls -

I am hapy to report I am down 1.6 lbs this week. It is a start :)
I agree cac the white square does motivate us !!

Nikki

Hi everyone, I'm back.....had a productive day off, packed up 4 boxes and two bags of various STUFF to be donated to the Vietnam Vets.....they pick up at the door and leave me a nice ticket for charitible donations for my income tax.

I can now walk on the floor in the guest room and I have 2 empty drawers to fill with new STUFF.

I ordered TurboJam yesterday from QVC for variety....I didn't get to really exercise unless we can count "jumping to conclusions"....my head seems to be permanently lodged in the garbage disposal....I left my gym clothes in the car, so i'll get extra exercise hiking back to the garage....(it's about 1/4 mile trec. through this huge medical complex where i work).

Due to the fact that my head is screwed up, I didn't sleep but 3 hours. It was a struggle to feed the cats this AM, let alone exercise, so I've got to suck it up after work and work longer....the double workouts seem to elevate my mood better.

Oh Marie, I will send both of the cats to you.....they are giant Maine Coones. Slim weighs 25 lbs...(he lives to eat) and Wylie-Coyote weighs in at 18 lbs. and is TRUE PIMA! he's very arrogant.

I'm sorry about the scale HORROR:fr: :fr: Marie experienced...but she's right, that's her jumping off point...(congrats on the 1.6 Nicki)..and I think it would better to find out now than when it's time to jump into her bikini!:devil:

gottarun..busyatwork, BBL..:carrot:

oh, here's an idea I sometimes use for exercise incentive....PAY yourself $1.00 or 2.00 everytime you work out....at the end of the month you've got a little mad money for a pat on the back treat.

Hey Marble, I pay myself $1 for every mile I walk. I'm working towards a new LCD projector for my entertainment system. I like movies on the big screen. I started on 1/12/06 and I'm not sure what I'm up to but it's over 200 miles. It's been the greatest motivator. I do like my toys. :)

Scale HORROR - I love that description. It's amazing how many times it revererated off my brain throughout yesterday and a couple times today. I almost hopped back on it today to see if there was any improvement but I convinced myself that one day of being an angel wasn't going to undo the past 6 months. So I will wait until Friday. So I weigh on Tuesdays and Fridays, my most hated and most loved day of the week. I figure Tuesdays can' get worse with what it says (although yesterday gave it a run for it's money) and Friday is so darn wonderful that it can't be ruined.

Cats - I'm a doggie person. You're cats wouldn't like to live at my house. The two that do have been turned into outdoor cats (they lived with DS when he didn't live with us and he brought them with and I said no way to cats in the ouse although one used the doggie door early this am and I had to kick it back out). Most definitely your kitties should stay with you. Although they do sound like they're the sizes of a dog...

Nikki, way to go!!! You only have 8.4 pounds left till your May 27th goal.

Carol, yes the scale has motivated me into submission. Your food choices sound icky to me (allergies and pure hatred of seafood) but cool for you. Variety makes it more interesting.

I put my diet program (Lifeform) on my USB jump drive so that I can track my calories at work or at home. I tried fitday yesterday but didn't like it nearly like Lifeform. So if I'm going to track everything I eat, I wanted my program with me wherever I go. The jump drive goes everywhere. Yesterdays calories totalled at 1291. Actually, my goal is to be between 1500 - 1700 calories but I wasn't hungry so I just stopped knowing I was above the minimum. Today, I'm at 291 so far. I have a little over an hour till lunch and I did pack it. So I'm set for a few more hours. I also walked this am and will track it tonight - I'll let you know what I'm up to overall tomorrow.

Chaarli, I like exercise videos too. I'm not a gym person. I hate going anywhere so exercising in my own house is my best choice if I can't walk outdoors. And I hear you about increasing the water. I was down to almost nothing and have set a goal of 3 25 oz bottles. Failed miserably on Sunday, but have been doing good since.

Well, I should get back to work. Actually I have been working, I just toggle back here and write a little more. Probably why it's so disjointed. :)
Marie

I'm bustling around, getting ready to head back out to the airport, but wanted to check in with you to remind me I have some goals....such as walking past the Cinnabon counter, the candy bars, etc,. without stopping:devil: The conference center I'm staying at for the next few days has lots of fabulous homemade desserts. My colleague is promising to avoid the cakes and pies, too, so that should help. From there I go to Las Vegas for the weekend. The folks in my family are fond of buffets, and I tend to "eat my money's worth," but I will think of my friends on this thread and make good choices.

Marble, I have TurboJam, too. I enjoy it, although the woman's little verbal tics are already getting on my nerves.


Nikki, congrats on the loss!

Gotta go, my computer wants to shut down for some automatic update, grrr. I'll weigh myself when I return on Tuesday and join the Challenge, and try to check in at least once while I'm away.

Bye!

judy

thanks Judy, will I want to SLAP her hard?

I discovered chocolate cool-whip yesterday, NOT BAD with strawberries!

Well I've got my exercise sorted out and now I just have to ghet my food choices under control.
I've just changed from being at work full time to being at home full time and I haven't got myself iton a good routine yet.But the good thing is not only did I do my half an hour on the treadmill this morning but after I walked my children to school I then walked for 40 minutes more........The bad thing is that I was so hungry afterward that I ended up eating badly.But I know I can get this under control I just have to plan out my choices wisely.

Chaarli becareful with the being extra hungry after those long walks. That is what happened to me with increasing my walking. When I got back I could of ate a whole cow! Oh just an expression girls! Not really! But I was so hungry then I got this crazy idea as I ate extra cals and snacks oh but I walked so far. Well I know muscle weighs more than fat and its better for our bodies but in the long run I was up 4 lbs. Oh not so happy here! Now I am taking a healthy snack to eat on the way home from my exercise. After my monday shock I have been making sure I journal my intakes along with increasing the water and watching closer over all. I had a stressful afternoon during work yesterday. I have a new client and went to their home to do an intake. These folks need so much help instead of a normal intake of 1 hr. or so I was there almost 3 and I am not even done yet. Its crazy but they really need some help. I will try my best to get it for them but I am not a miracle worker by any means. My heart went out to them thats for sure. I woke up a few times thinking about their situations and how can I make things better for them. After wards I missed my friends for walking they were already at the lake and more than 1/2 way around. But I could of just not gone walking at all but I put my sneakers on and off I went. I only did one lake 3miles. But then came home and make good food choices. So I made it through another day. I am already down 1.5 lbs from my monday high. I will document my loss and now I only have 6lbs. to go before 5/27. Its small but a start!
Marie as soon as I read the 1.00 a day exercise payment I thought of you. Good going girls keep up that motivation it gets catchy. We are really a good support team on here. I feel the motivation is on the high. Lets keep it there Nikki see you have helped us all get going. Marie I agree that square isn't always so nice to get out but it sure does make us think differently. So I guess its a must. This week I am using it a bit more but I will also change to two days a week next week. I needed to push myself this week and I have.
Keep up the good work girls. 3 miles done 7 at least to go for the week. Oh I have to calulate for the month I was trying to reach 50. I will ck.

Good Morning -
I did pretty good yesterday. I did my ball routine and I monitored my steps I managed 2400 steps. I read somewhere that is equivelant to a mile. This was without trying so I am hoping I can get up to 5,000 after a week of trying. I had yogurt for breakfast, salad for lunch, a banana, chicken and broccoli with potatoes for dinner. Not bad.. I also drank my 128 ounces of water.

Hang in there everyone we can do it !


Nikki

Great morning everyone!!! I do believe spring has really hit my neck of the woods. It's been beautiful for nearly a week and the long term forecast is so wonderful. today it's supposed to be in the seventies and sunny. Same tomorrow. I actually wore a SHORT sleeve shirt to work (with a knit jacket over the top) even though the AC here is so cold. I want to be able to take the jacket off on my way home this afternoon or when I'm out and about today. How cool is that.

Okay, I'm going to be very honest here. You know how we all use food as our comfort to make us feel better? I'm a prime example of that. But since Tuesday's shock with the scale, I have been ultra good. Not a piece of badness has passed my lips, hence cleaning my system out of the artifical garbage. I feel great. So there's my honest, food was NEVER making me feel "better". The guilt and dragged down feeling was never good. But I feel good. Clean, healthy and happy. That's got to be because of the diet. So I'm hoping to take that brutal realization for the rest of my life. Yesterday, a co-worker offered my an ice cream sundae at lunch and I said no thanks. I think that's going to be the biggest habit - to say no thanks. I also said that if I didn't stop gaining weight I'd be diabetic like the rest of my family. She just looked at me and gave me a positive affirmation. I think I've got her on board to help me, not sabotage. Cool, huh?

Okay, the numbers: Yesterday's calories equaled 1310. Still a little under what my aim is, but I figure for a few days a shock to my system wasn't a bad idea. :) The walking numbers: I nearly fell over this morning when I looked at the total since Jan. 12th: 243.2 miles. Wow. i've been focusing on my April goal of 75 miles and I'm up to 80 miles. I blew by that one. Water goal is 75 oz/day. I made goal yesterday. I have to go to the store today and buy a bottle since I left my water bottle on the counter this morning. Nothing is oging to stop me. Tomorrow is weigh in. I'll let you know how I do.

Carol, sorry about your new clients. That's hard taking the load of someone's problems. At least you know that there is only so much you can do and to be realistic. But I bet they're darn lucky they have you.

Nikki, sounds like some healthy food choices. I could never drink 128 oz of water. I like soda and iced tea too much. I figure that 75 is all I can add to the other drinks. I'm in the bathroom all day as it is. :)

I exercised this am and enjoyed it. Wow. The first 1/2 mile wasn't fun, but then I started getting into it. Exercising at 5:30 in the morning is starting to become easier since I started it 3 weeks ago. I LOVE not having to exercise when I get home from work.

DH installed one of my two new car stereos yesterday. I found this stereo that has an auxillary plug in for hooking up my ipod as well as USB port and memory disk port. with my Jeep bumping around on the dirt roads, CDs skip. So this is too cool. Today on my way to work I got to listen to a 1/2 hour of my ipod audio book. Definitely a great way to pass the drive. I bought one for my Jeep and one for the Durango. Since the Jeep is having it's engine rebuilt, i'm driving the Durango and I just loved the new stereo. I think since it's gorgeous out, I'm going to get the bugger washed too. I'm in a definitely springy mood.

Have a great day.
Marie

Hi Everyone, Sounds like everyone is doing SO well!!!! Maybe it's this beautiuful spring weather!! So lets hope it sticks around for awile.

I did well this week. I Hadn't lost any for awhile but I knew it would take time. Got on the scale this morning for a pleasant surprise! I am down to 1 lb. of my goal!!! Whoo Hoo! Bad news is, I hurt my leg and can hardly walk, let alone exercise!! I don't know what happened. I worked yesterday and I get really bad leg/foot cramps on the nights I work PLUS I played soccer with McKenzie (GD) Tuesday. Don't know which caused it. Hope it doesn't last long, don't want to lose this roll!

Chaarli, Big adjustment from full time worker to stay at home! You'll have to work your routein out. Might consider writting it out for awhile. It helps me to plan things, menu, exercise.

cacsmc, It's hard not to get envolved in clients lives isn't it? But I think if I stop careing i'll stop nurseing!

Nikki, Whoo Hoo, you are doing so well! Keep it up girl!!!

Marie, Sometimes things just click, don't they. You go along for awhile just coasting and suddenly things just fall into place. The car speakers sound wonderful. I know what you mean about the skipping. Drives me nuts sometimes. But, not being a techinical as you, I don't have a clue what you're talking about with the other stuff! I wish!!!

Take care, Freda

Well girls look at the positive attitudes around here how could one help not being on the right track! Hurray for all of us! Its great to feel like my changes I am making are working. Todays little square said I am down 2lbs. most likely water wt. but I don't care numbers are numbers. I have on my jeans are their fitting fine so I know its all working. I didn't work out by walking never fit it into my day. I worked a little later than normal again. But today have time to adjust so I am ending my work day at 2:30. That will feel great and the sun is shining. I did unload 12 bags of soil for my yard. That must of counted as burned calories some how. I am working in the gardens this weekend and walking. My daughter announced last night she is getting married next summer. I am very pleased with that and have been waiting for awhile to hear it. So lots of planning. She would like to get married at my house and have a family gathering of about 150 next summer rentals would be involved and catering. We'll see its up to them. She would like a casual but nice wedding. I have a lot of flower gardens but this year will be putting in even more if she decides to go forward with using my house for the setting. At any rate I love gardening and some new items would sure be fun. I did well with making some good connections for my new client. I set the scene with my supervisor and director to ensure I would be covered and went off stage I love a good challenge and making a difference for people. So I guess thats why I was given this case she knew I would take charge and I did. Lots of decisions in a short period of time. But with connections that I have things move quicker. I guess being seasoned isn't such a bad thing. Well I am feeling pretty good also Marie. We are all working together to reach that 27lbs. loss. I think we just might reach it. I have my 41 miles in for the month. I need to finish my month with another 9 miles I better get out there. Today is the day gotta fit in some and the next 2 days.
Take care everyone and keep moving.
Freda caring for others pays off in the end with feeling good inside. Human service field for me might not be great pay but the pay offs for feelings good inside is high.

Cacmsc - good job on jumping back into things. When are you working to lose 27 lbs by do you have a goal date? or are you just working towards the goal?

I have been doing pretty good. Yesterday I walked 5,569 steps which is equivalent to a little over 2 miles. I woke up today and got my exercise in. Now I am aiming to walk 6,000 steps today. I am rally hoping all of the walking helps my weight loss. I also started taking cla tonalin suppliment which is supposed to aid in weight loss when you diet and exercise. I am determined to meet my goals.


Yay us !:carrot: :carrot: :cb:

Hi everybody:

I weighed myself yesterday too....I did it in the middle of the afternoon, after exercsing and drinking a lot of water...(30 oz.)...and I have TOM going on.

it was a stupid unmotivating thing to do....because of course i showed a 3 lb. gain~! so now my scale is covered with a bath towel and the cat is sleeping on it...he doesn't seem to care what the numbers say~

I'm doing well with my exercise...last week i put in 2 hours and 24 mins. of HARD cardio. This week it's Friday morning and I'm at 2 hours and 35 mins. I'm working my way back to 4 and ultimately 6 hours a week. I'm also strength training after 6 months with a broken shoulder (got clearance from my ortho. doc) but I don't count that as work-out time.

so I'm pleased with my progress and angry at my scale and my body...i swear, I fiber up and drink like a camel but I STILL need to "cleanse my colon"..nothing is moving.....(no wonder I'm crabby)?

I just read up on the thread, I see everyone is working hard....Marie i always exercise around 6AM, the day gets away from me...but I am trying to hit the gym some afternoons too.

I still have to see what my library has and can order for me...BBL, busy at work.

Marble-
Hang in their girl! I know what you mean about TOM mine will be within a day or 2. What kind of hard cardio do you do? I had a broken ankle and am slowly getting back into exercise with the walking and ball workout. I will move from that to swimming and by fall I hope back to aerobics. Keep up the good work Marble!

Nikki

Morning everyone. The scale was a little nicer today. 1.5 pounds off. :carrot: :carrot: That's definitely the right direction. Yesterday's calories were about 1250. I intended to have more towards 1400-1500 (my target) but I didn't get my treat for the day becauswe I was trying to comfort my angry grandson. He got his first set of DTP and was screaming all evening. Snuggling and rocking was the only thing that calmed him. I'd told my son that he had been extremely allergic to the P in DTP after his first shot and they (drs.) said that he could never have it again. But DGS's drs. gave it to him and he was screaming in pain all night. Poor little guy. :( So I didn't get my little ice cream cone (my traditional diet reward in the evening when I've been good). Oh well, today definitely.

It's sunny and supposed to be around 77 in town this afternoon but where I live it's usually about 10 degrees warmer. YEAH!!! My daffodils are finally blooming, my lilies are sprouting and my tulips have buds. I just adore spring.

Nikki, I believe the 27 pounds Carol referred to was the accummulation of your ten pounds, my ten pounds, Caros's goal and Marble's goal when we joined th May 27th goal with you. We're all off to a good start.

I walked this am and am having fun with it again. Definitely has to be eating healthy that's upped my mood.

Work is okay, some irritating things with a co-worker but that's life. I believe the dept supervisor will deal with it.

Carol, good job on helping your new client so quickly. I understand what you mean about the human service field. I could probably make 3X what I make in the private sector but I like working for a school district and making a difference in kids' education. It's worth it.

Marble, what in the heck possessed you to jump on the scale after 30 ounces of water and exercising in the dead of the afternoon??? Are you nuts??? Of course the white box was going to be cruel. The water itself is reason for 2 pounds alone. Let kitty play on it today and tomorrow morning, after you've used the bathroom and have stripped to your birthday suit, get back on the thing and marvel how much you lost in 18 hours. :)

Okay, back to work.
Marie

Marie-

Makes sense I wasd not thinking lol.

Good job on the walk and the 1.5 lbs gone ! :cb: :cb:

Nikki hope your ankle is coming around to being normal soon. You have had that for awhile no fun! Sounds like your doing well and headed down the right path. I did go for dinner with the hubby first time in awhile. I splurged and had cheese cake afterwards. But my energy level was higher yesterday and today I have bull work to do in the yard. I have about 10 bags of soil to spread around, plants to move etc. So I am not overly worried about yesterdays ooops. As long as I jump back onto the wagon today. Its when more time goes by of oops when we get in trouble.
Marble when I started working out more I gained wt. as muscle is heavier than fat I guess. But I ate more because I was so hungry from my workouts. When I got on the scale the inches don't show only the lbs. So maybe you are losing inches as well. Now I am trying to monitor my intakes closer. Good luck. Oh I do my scale first thing in the morning. I think the water and doing it a bit later could of been the problem too. I called my son in Hawaii last night and let them know about his sister getting married next year. Lots of planning and fun times ahead and lots of money I am sure. My daughter is quite realistic and not a top of the line girl. We will have something really nice and special for them. I am going to get her a wedding planner this weekend.
Well started today off with a preplan for my intake. That will help me make up for yesterdays ooops. Sometime if we want something I am a firm believer you should have it and then adjust. So I will try to adjust today and maybe it won't turn to lbs. Juls where are you???????? We haven't heard from you????
Marie my daughter would give the babies a little fever reducer med. before the doctors appt. for a shot. It seemed to work well. Maybe next time? Ck it out it would be worth a try. Our doctors here recommended Advil for children I think? Ask around? Freda do you know? Hope the little guy is better today. As far as your calories go watch going below 1400 as then your metabloism will mess up. In the end its not healthy or a good way to lose. Be careful. Have a health bar or something.

Morning all
I gave myself a huge kick in the butt yesterday and sat down and relanned out this whole journey.
Now I'm freshly motivated and ready to go.

Hi everyone. It's a gorgeous day here and I enjoyed lots of it outside. DH put up the solar pool heater panels on the roof with a little help from me. Little being the operative word since I'm scared of playing on the roof. But I was outside giving him things and the such. Then we took the doggies hiking. Since the dogs were running free, they got tired earlier than normal because this was their first run of the year. We went about two miles. Then DS's GF and I took DGS on a walk around the 2 mile block. I'm pooped now.

Doing good on the eating. I actually planned my foods for the rest of the and I will be at 1420 if all goes as planned. Yesterday was at 1412 so I'm getting where I want to be. It's amazing how great I feel since I gave up the junk food. I sure hope I remember that when I crave junk.

I also got the laundry all done and the vacuuming. I'm an energizer bunny today. :)

We're looking for a used small car since gas prices are so high. We decided on a used Mitsubishi Eclipse or Eagle Talon. That way we can do fun things like drive to Crater Lake without going broke. Right now we have the Jeep, old vintage truck, motorcycle and Durango. Only the motorcycle gets good mileage and I've outgrown the need to ride it. So we're searching. Hopefully we find something semi close (under 1000 miles away) that we'd like. Did I ever say that I live in the middle of nowhere? 1000 miles away wouldn't be too bad. We went 2000 for my Jeep but I'm not doing that again.

Okay, time to car search. Chat with you later.
Marie

Marie I hear yah with the mileage and gas. Thank goodness the car I bought last year gets 28 miles to a gallon. I drive in to the city to work and then to clients homes. I have tried my best to becareful with my scheduling to do all things in one area and call it a day. So far its working pretty good. The cheapest for gas right now in my area is 2.99 and most places above that. Ouch! My hubby wanted a used truck but the one down the road for sale is pretty nice but bigger than we need. With the cost of gas I would rather buy something a little newer and smaller it would payoff later on. Good luck with your search. I got on the little white scale today. No gain no loss but at least I stayed the same. I will try to move that number down this week again. I want to loss this 5.5lbs by the 27th or at least most of it. I did a lot of yard work this weekend about 3 hrs. saturday and 4 yesterday. Digging up things, planting things moving 40lb. bags of soil, mulch and peat moss. The yard is looking good still have seeds to plant, mulch to put down and annuals eventually. But all in all lots of calories burned. But no real loss but then again I had cheese cake on friday, and a small ice cream yesterday. But inbetween I have been pretty careful oh 5 chicken wings at a friends for dinner on saturday. So I guess I am lucky the scale didn't move upwards. I will be more careful this week with my preplanned meals. Good idea doing a weeks worth maybe I should try that. Well have a great day everyone. It is going to be around 70 I plan my walk today around both lakes. Get my 4 miles in. May is here 50 miles goal. I lacked a few miles last month ended up at 45.

Hi everyone, Carol sounds like you really did a lot of hard work this weekend. Yard work makes me tired. I think it's good that you didn't gain. You'd lost a chunk last week so maintaining that is a good thing. The few things you ate that weren't planned didn't add up to too many calories. It's not easy staying very good, is it? Think about the 45 miles this way - that's 45 miles that you wouldn't have moved if you hadn't tried. Good for you on the miles you did make - those 5 missing miles aren't a big deal.

I had a good weekend. Walked a bit. The weather was good. So we went hiking on Saturday, letting the doggies run free. Then DS's GF and I took one of my doggies and DGS on a walk around the 2 mile block. I was pooped. Yesterday, DH and I took all the doggies and DGS on a 2.5 mile walk. It really was a beautiful weekend. I think today, DS's GF and I will take DGS and the doggies around the 2 mile block. It's looking to be gorgeous out.

So my April walking goal was 75 miles - I made it 89.5 miles. Yeah!!! Total since I started my log is 252.9 miles. My bank account is looking good. Over the weekend I ate 1366 cals on Sunday and 1448 cals on Saturday. I'm hoping that the white box is nice tomorrow morning. My water goals are doing good. I've been aiming for 75 oz. per day. Last Wednesday I didn't make it, but since then I have. So I'm on track with all three - water, exercise and food. Maybe pounds will definitely disappear.

Other than the walk, I don't have a lot planned today. I'm going to call about a car in California (I live 5 miles into Oregon on the Cal/OR border). It's at a dealership so I didn't call yesterday. Other than that one and another in CA, I haven't found much. I'll keep looking. One I thought was good had no AC. Bad idea for living in the desert. :)

Marble, Judy, Freda and everyone else, I hope you all had a great weekend.
Marie

Hi ladies-
Marie - Sounds like you did an awesome job on your walking and eating I bet you see a nice loss tomorrow. I had a pretty good weekend myself. Saturday I got so caught up in walking I forgot to eat dinner. I walked a carnival and 4 stores.

Sunday I laid low did well on my eating. I don't count miles but I have been counting steps. I think I may design a goal number of steps I want to see every week. Right now I am doing 4,000-5,000 steps a day. That comes out to a little over 2 miles a day. I actually saw 162.8 on the scale tday so I am hoping to get to 161 by Wednesday.

go us !!! :cb:

Nikki

Hi Everyone:

I had a busy weekend, (not fun but at least I'm making things work in my favor). Those 3 lbs. are gone along with another one...I have TOM from ****....so my moods and wt. are swinging all over the place, but I've not been very hungry, I have to force the food in these days.

congrats to everyone on their progress...I got a good workout on Saturday, but am skipping today too as I have bigtime cramps and my motivation is out the window too.

Good Morning, or I guess I should say, afternoon all! Sounds like every one is doing well! And spring it here and the blooms are popping up. My lilac (what's left of it) is starting to bloom and the bleeding heart is dripping in blooms! Love this time of year!

I did ok over the weekend with the eating but still not exercsing much. I believe I have a shin splint! I was hoping just a sore muscle. I will continue my weights but not too much walking for me for awhile looks like!

Niki, Yeah for you! You are really getting in some serious walking! But I have to tell you girl, I have NEVER forgot to eat! I wish I could do that often!

Marie, You really have the walking part down pat! that is so great! and now another weighyt loss!!! :bravo: Hope you find the car you're looking for soon. I should take your lead and give up the junk food intirely! That is my downfall! So sorry about the baby! Poor little thing myst have been miserable. I'm not an expert on baby care (I work rehab, our adverage pt. is 70) but just from taking care of my grandchildren, we usually give them tylenol. The shots do make them miserable. Good thing grandma was there to love and rock!

Cacsmc, how awsome! A wedding to plan and get ready for! A good incentive for you too. Got to look good in the wedding party. It's not quite time to plant flowers here, but i'm really looking forward to it. I like to play in the dirt too!

Marble, It's hard to stay off the scale. But you can't expect results every day. And add some fiber to your diet, works wonders!

Everyone have a good day, Freda

charlie, Good for you! Sometimes it takes awhile to get motivated/started! Just count the other times as practice because this time you're going to get it right!

Hey all
I've had a great start to the week. I've been walking heaps and making great choices in terms of my food, I feel like that I'm finally getting this thing under control.
I've had a loss already so that's good.

Marie wow on the miles you keep it up girl! That is wonderful. I did walk yesterday but only the one lake. I was pretty sore from gardening so much and didn't feel I should push it. I think I will try to fit in the lakes again today. This is the last free week then the parks will charge. I will most likely look for a new walking place. You deserve a loss. I did well with healthy eating yesterday but ate a little extra than I should of. Good luck with car shopping knowing the car dealers the price went up on the lower gas models. My son is looking for a work vechile he said not much in the used stuff where he is. I wish you all the luck in finding a good one.
Nikki keep it up! Steps are important as well as miles. Anything that gets us moving will work. I know I have lost inches but lbs. would be nice too! I have never counted before and don't have one of those little machines. But it would be interesting to know. I have such a long step it would have to count as 1.5? HAH HAH! So I am reminded by everyone whom walks with me.
Freda shin splints are awful oh I hurt just thinking about it. Not fun!
A friend at work just went to the doctors and they took her off white flours saying her system most likely doesn't use them up right. So all whole wheat etc. Whole wheat does make you fuller longer I have noted that myself. She also was told not to eat anything past 7 p.m. I think I may join her on that one. Well I hope to get that little white box to lower the numbers this week. I have a wedding on the 20th still need a dress or I am wearing an old one. I think I might ck out a consignment shop today. No sense in buying new if I can find a nice one there. I don't mind a bit. With gas prices we are all thinking differently these days. Good luck everyone and lets keep us the good work!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi Everyone-

charri good job on your loss...

cacmsc- whole wheat makes a big difference.

I hada good day yesterday for the most part. I walked 6,413 steps which is about 2 1/2 to 3 miles. I ate cheese nips before bed last night which was bad but it is my TOM and I was craving salt. Oh well one cheat in 4 days not bad.

Nikki

Hi Everyone, I'm still limping around! So i haven't been able to exercise in awhile but I am keeping up with my weights. I'm going to have one of the doctors check this out tomorrow. I don't think there is anything you can do for shin-splints anyway! Makes me angry that I was doing so good and hit a road block. I just drove right into it! Reminds me that i'm not 20 or 40 or even 50 any more!!!!

Charli, good for you! Taking controle feels wonderful, doesn't it! Just keep that in mind when you start to make a bad choice (food or exercise). It's not worth feeling bad about it the next day!

cacsmc, I think I might join you and your friend with the no white flour thing! But does that count with cornbread too? I can't give that up and I think it is a good grain. And the night time eating is my absolute worst habit! I can't stop at 7 but I will go for 8! And definateally, whole wheat is better for you. Just watch the lables. Most are so misleading. Hope you find a dress soon. A CS would be wonderful and you can find some really nice stuff there sometimes. Have you tried the bridal stores? They have discounted items really cheap sometimes.

Niki, We all have those days when we just HAVE to have something! But you didn't let it become a major loss. And you got all your walking in! Good job!

Make it a good day, Freda

Today is a better day for me too.....

I did 40 mins. of cardio/wts. and hope to hit the gym in the evening for round 2.

The scale was kind today, showing me down another 1/2 lb.

I logged in 3 hours and 15 mins. last week and hope to do better by hitting 3.5 hours plus. i just hope the scale keeps moving!

I am glad today is a good day for you. Way to go on the exercise. I can't wait until I can do aerobics again. Today is going pretty well here as well. Hope the scale is nice to me tomorrow.

Nikki

Hi everyone, I hope your day is going good. Have I ever mentioned I hate Tuesdays. Just hate them. So I'm a bit cranky. Not much is working right at work and the scale wasn't mean this morning, just not as friendly as I'd hoped. I was down a 1/2 pounds. Way better than nothing or gaining. I just hoped for more. As Freda said, makes me remember I'm not as young as I was when I first lost all my weight and it dropped off. That just isn't so anymore.

I did get up and walk my 3 miles (although cranky with an attitude). Food has been good. I was at 1450 cals yesterday and not about 600 so far for breakfast and lunch.

Good news (this is now 2 hours later) my naughty computer is now sort of working. It's doing things it's supposed to so that's an improvement in my day.

Carol, good luck finding a good place to walk. Too bad you can't get a season pass for the lake or something like that. Keep being good, we're all doing great.

Nikki, here's hoping th scale is nice tomorrow. :)

Freda, I'm sorry about the shin splints. They are so darn painful!!!!

Marble, go chickie go!!! Between the two of us we lost a WHOLE pound. YEAH!!! The earth is lighter. :)
Marie

Nikki did you have the reduced fat chesse nips? I have bought them and I serve them up at a party and no one knows the difference not too bad. If I buy snacks I try to repackage them according to serving size. Just a thought for future snacks without guilt for all of us. At anty rate your doing great and its not good to give up eveything just not realistic. That can get us in trouble down the road. Then we want everything a bit of something is more control than having a real binge.
Marble ahng in there that is me usually a 1/2 lb. hanging in there another 1/2 will add up and then more and more. The good thing is no gain!
Marie hang in there I am sure you were like me with losing inches more than lbs. don't feel alone. I am having a harder time with taking off the actual wt. but its just going to take time. After all we have a 24 days left to keep up the good work. In that course of time we must lose something more. Maybe we won't lose are whole amt. but some is better than none. Keep up your good efforts. I didn't walk yesterday but will today.
I ate good yesterday but at the end of the day slipped in an ice cream sandwich. I looked it up only around 200 cals. so I had 1500 cals yesterday. I will try for 1400 today. I did journal it all down that helps to try and stay on track.
Hang in there everyone. Judy and Juls are you out there???????????? Miss yah!
Freda I didn't get there yesterday but I will one day this week. For my daughters wedding I will go to the bridal shops. But I have two weddings this summer also. Busy! I love corn bread too! I like it with jalopeno's in it. I love spicy stuff. I don't have corn bread to often and I don't think you should give up anything you truly love. Just watch the portions. Let me know what the doc says about your shins cause we have gotten them to. Never know what to do. So I will piggy back with you to the doc's!

Morning everyone-

Yesterday was another good day. I managed to walk 5,775 steps which is over 2 miles. This is a huge feat for me snce I was not able to walk at the beggining of April. I weighed in and am at 162.8 a loss of 1 pound this week. I wish it were more but I'll take it. I am aiming for 160-159 for next week. I had my TOM this week so hopefully once that ends my body will readjust and I'll lose more.

Way to go on the 1/2 lb Marie it is better then nothing or gaining!


cac- I ate my fathers snack so I doubt they were reduced but they were 130 calories for 26 which is not bad. I think it was the salt that through me off though. I should really start seperating things into baggies again per serving size. I use to do that all the time.

Nikki

Hi everyone~

Do you have room for 1 more?

Hi Lyn-

:welcome3:

Nikki