OMG guys! This has been a hellish week! I sprained my elbow, we had thunderstorms for three days straight and my internet has been down since Wednesday! I HATE CHARTER!!!! Everyone, never get Charter internet! You could throw a tampon at their wires and your **** will be down for a month!! I missed you guys SO much! I'm so sorry I haven't been able to get on. Charter is still down but my friend let me get on her AOL so I can post to you all. I'll go collect the weigh ins for last week and post them. Everyone post your current weigh ins for this week here, k? I really missed you all. You're my inspiration! When I have more time, I'll explain in detail about the last few days. My weigh in for this week is 245.....I think that's like .8 from last week. Love you guys and sorry again! I'll post again as soon as I can!

Okay here's our list so far....btw I only lost .25 which is still a surprise considering how I totally pigged out this week. Pain meds will do that to you! As always, if I got something wrong, just tell me! And I'll try to post again tomorrow. Love ya!

Updated List:

Shari ~ 245
Chicky ~ 220
Rosario ~ 228
Donna ~ 168.8
Brandi ~ 177.6
Heather ~ 146
Butterfly28 ~ 267
Abby ~ 166.2
Noelle ~ 188
Elyn ~ 141.8
Randee ~ 234
Morrigan ~ 189.4
72butterfly ~ 219
Annie ~ 195
Chrissy ~ 199.6
Katie ~ 157
Groovy ~ 150
Lorra ~ 229

Hey Shari! Sorry about your elbow, that sucks. I hate it when I have puter problems. I feel like apart of me died when I cant get to the puter LOL Sad, but true. Hope everything gets fixed soon....elbow...puter lol

Have a great day!!

Thanks. And ITA about the computer. I was in a panic (when I was awake) because I hadn't been online in so long. The internet is addictive! LOL

Just thought I'd post quick. I've been super busy lately. I lost 1 pound from last week, so my new weight is 146! Keep up the great work ladies

Hello everyone,

Shari it's nice to see you back, so sorry to hear about the elbow. Ouch! And yes, the internet is addicting! Goodness yes!

Purplecrush, great job on the 30lbs lost (did I do the math right?) That's awesome!
LaBonita, good job on your loss this week. I keep reading around here that the body gets used to the same exercise so it's good to do something a little different? Maybe a little boost of cardio even. That's what helps me.

Ok I have to vent. You know when you start exercising and the metabolism starts working and the appetite increases. I have that right now. I am soooo hungry right before and after lunch. But I stick it out and don't give in. At least not yet. I exercise 5 days a week and feel great but all that exercise is starting to make me hungry! What to do? Suggestions?

I'd appreciate the help

thanks
Annie

Look at how much you take in. If you're hungry, eat. Just make it healthy and watch the portions.

Annie, have you tried eating 6 smaller meals (i.e. breakfast/snack/lunch/snack/dinner/snack?)...this lets your body know that it won't be starving and will constantly keep your metabolism revving (along with your exercise of course). I have only begun to listen to my body's hunger cues and I can usually know what time of day it is when I need a snack. For example, if I eat breakfast at 6 a.m., I will feel hungry for a snack right around 10:30 a.m. I eat my snack, lunch will usually be around 12 or 12:30, then around 3 I will eat another snack, then dinner between 5 or 6, then a small snack about 7:30 pm. By snacks I mean healthy things like fruits, veggies or yogurt or something that is wholesome and nutritive. Just my 2cents.

Same thing happens to me. I had a gym membership for 6 months or so. Worked my butt off four times a week but ALWAYS left there starving. I never lost any weight. I wasn't 100% on any diet but did lose some inches. Hope to start another membership the end of the summer

Hey Everyone! Sorry I've been MIA...been in a funk the last few days....Must be feeling better 'cause i'm talking up a storm to everyone....driving the men i work with crazy.

I had my official WI on Sunday after two weeks (didn't WI on Easter). I was down 2.4 from two weeks ago but up .8 from my home WI on Easter. So I'm at 199.6 now. I'm setting my MD goal at 187 which is 12.6 lbs from this past Sunday.

Hope everyone's having a good day. I'll write more later.

Hey all,

Thanks for the advice! It's very helpful. Will have the two snacks, healthy snacks of course. And poof, hunger be gone!!

Congrats on the weight loss Chrissy and nice to see you again.

cheers,
annie

Sorry about your elbow Shari! Sorry about the computer problems too. The computer problems. The computer is my best friend and worst enemy! Congratulations to all those who have lost weight!
Abby

So recently I've rediscovered flavored water and OMG I am so in love! After drinking nothing but water and 1 water with crystal light every day flavored water tastes like some sugary drink to me. This has to be bad, even if the sweetener isn't aspartame and it says 0 calories. Also, been drinking 1 diet pepsi everyday, which is bad. Anyone think the flavored water will work against me?

Thanks Abby and Annie. Congrats Heather and Chrissy!

Chicky, I LOVE flavored water!!! My fave is Dasani flavored water. I haven't tried those CL flavor packs but I heard they are good. I don't think flavored water will work against you. It is WATER after all! I LOVE diet Pepsi even though it is bad. I've been cutting back on that. I've discovered Vault Free, which has no sugar or calories. Has anyone tried it?

I hate flavored water!!! I'll take plain water over flavored anyday. I don't think it is that bad if there are no calories. Are there cals in flavored water?

I weighed myself this morning and I was at 225. It's not my official wi but I'm scared it'll be back up on monday. Especially since I'm not eating right and not excercising. Plus this weekend is gonna be really bad. My family is coming over for the weeekend so we'll be eating out alot. On the bright side i'll be walking a lot because I have all these touristy things planned out i.e. georgia aquarium, underground atlanta, etc.

I will be back in full force on monday ready (again) to lose some weight and try to hit my memorial day goal.