MyOwn- As long as the lights are not on i can dance whatever...LOL

Okay, Okay, I'll give in and let Carla have the last word(s). But she is probably out terrorising the streets already.

No I was not out celebrating the soccer. I don't mind watching the odd game of soccer here and there but I am a rugby union person from way back. I follow my beloved All Blacks and the Crusaders and Hurricanes in NZ. The whole world is soccer mad and now that the Socceroos have won the first game, Australia is planning the party to bring the world cup home. Yeah like right on mate. Not belittling Japan, but they have yet to meet up with any of the real big boys.
The Aussies are into any that involves sport - if they are winning - well I guess that is no different from the rest of the world really. No it is not their first trip to the world cup. I believe they also went in about 1932 or 52 or something - years ago anyway.

Rugby World Cup is on next year. In France??? maybe. Somewhere over there anyway. More hype to contend with.

Gotta go - I'm terrorising the men from the mines with SAP

OK all. After a brief hiatus/lurk period, where I had to assess my goals and basically get my head out of my @$$, I am back, and ready for action.

I will have two challenges, both level 3s, starting tomorrow 6/14/06. I will add more as I get some success back and stop being such a $#!^.

Challenge 1- NO SODA. This one has been very hard. Allergy season is bad for me this year, and the more meds I take, the tireder I get, and the more soda I drink. But enough is enough.

Challenge 2 - follow menu and stay under 2000 calories. I don't have a lot of "pusher" friends. They are all supportive of me, and if I take the initiative and plan for healthy, they will join in. I just use it as an excuse to be bad. No more. When I am eating healthy more often than not, I can have an occasional off day. Right now - EAT HEALTHY!!

So, sorry I have been absent. Hurray for everyone's successes, and to everyone struggling - we will conquer. Have a great day all.

P.S. I haven't had the time to go back and read ALL the posts I have missed, but MyOwn, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, and I hope for the best.

Oki doki...I´ve decided that I´m addicted to ...............and my husband is not doing me any favors, because he´s always bringing me some...on the upside, I´ve done well on all my other challenges and I´ve lost my first post-pms pound!

--Katherine

Morning all. I am up and checking in before off to the gym. Then to another day. Will be running on little sleep for the next week and a half - I have a friend's horse to show, so have to make time to drive an hour away to ride him before the show. It's cool that they asked me though.

Yes, Red, I am back and stoked. I am reading Dr. Phil's book right now. Several people have recommended it based on his principles - however, I have to admit I have a hard time getting past the fact that I think he is a bit of an arrogant Whatever works though. And congrats to you for getting to the gym. Anything is better than no workout at all. You did it!

KT - congrats on losing some PMS weight. You have to love what our bodies put us through.

Everyone else - have a great day, and I will try to check in tonight when I get home.

Good morning girlies

Well my back is sore but that is no excuse and the crunches are done for today . 2 down and 19 to go and since I am feeling so confident this time around I give myself one more challenge.........drink 64oz of water a day. That one is not too hard for me so I think I will see it through.

A challenge that I am thinking about starting tomorrow is quiting smoking but that wouldn't be a 21 day challenge but a lifetime challenge. I didn't want to quit until after my SIL's wedding for I know there is a tendency to gain weight and I have a dress to fit into however with being here and watching what I eat I figure maybe I should just go for it or maybe I should wait.....oh crap I don't know.....will keep ya posted on that one

rebeca, I am with you on the no lights and dancing, I think I look alot better with the lights out

jolly, good luck with your 2 challenges, they are good ones!! Hope you had a good workout at the gym. Thanks for your kind words, it is such a worry but then that is life isn't it.......

ktgk, husbands are a pain in the butt this way. Mine will decided he wants treats then puts them in the cupboard because he decides he will have them later (days later) and then I am stuck with all these bad foods in the house calling my name. I have zero will power at times like that which is why I keep my cupboards bare of those things. I think I am going to tell him that if he wants some he better get single serving sizes and eat them the same day or don't get it at all!!!!!

red, way to go!!! You are doing great, only 7 days to go , you're in the home stretch now.

That's it for me now, I have kids who need breakfast and then school work to get them busy with. Only 7 more days until summer holidays yahhhhhhh

Good Morning Everyone- What a wonder over the hump day hun?

1) Exercise daily (at least 20 min) 19 days done!
2) Drink 64oz of water (at least) 19 days done! (Level 1)

There are only 2 days left for my challenges and I am starting to think of greater ones for next time...I am open for ideas.

Red- Thanks a bunch! Living in another country is such a great experience. I been in the US for 5 years and those were the most experienced years in my life. We learn so much about ourselves when we are exposed to such adventures, and we become so much more than we ever thought we would! I too wish to visit other countries but the $$$ wont allow me to do it...In December my DH and I are going to Brazil, it will be his first time and I havent been there for 5 years so its going to be so great!

myown and ktg- I married a italian man whos idea of fitness is to subscribe Man's health! He is 6-1 and ONLY weights 170lbs!!!!! He eats pasta with every meal and doesnt go one day without a potato! Since he does the shoppign I cant say anything about it, so i put everything in one cabinet where i dont look much and try not to think about it! The kids in the neighbohood love coming over because they know Nick is full of junk for them! Then I wonder where did the 40lbs i gained came from!

Hello everyone! I'm back!!!! I finally joined Butterfly Life (similar to Curves) I have been going for almost 5 weeks, at least 4 times a week. I like going, it's definately a nice get away from my family, if nothing else. But I haven't lost ANY weight. Nil. Zilch. Zero. My husband says he notices a difference. Actually, I notice a difference too. I have definately firmed up. I may have even increased my biceps a tad, but all the flab underneath is still hanging out. But I haven't lost and my clothes fit the same. I believe that part of the problem is that weight lifting doesn't really burn a whole lot of calories, although I haven't really checked into that. I've just started jog/walking to add some cardio. But I haven't changed my eating habits. It's just like Red recently mentioned. I have to control the incoming calories. So my challenge will be the dreaded, extemely difficult virtually impossible NO BEER. I can hear Carla and Red laughing from here. Well, here we go....
Hello to Jolly, Shad, Carla, Sushi and Red of course. Missed you guys. Hello Rebeca, MyOwn, ktgk and anyone else I haven't met. Looking forward to getting through our challenges together!

HEllo all - Day 1 of follow menu successfully met. I will have to restart the no soda challenge tomorrow I was having a tough day, and really needed to self medicate. I know it was wrong, but it was so bad, I knew if I didn't let myself "splurge" on a diet decaf soda, I would end up with something worse.

Gym workout was great, though a lot of isolated inner thigh moves with weights. Can you say sore??

Have a good one all. Talk more tomorrow.

Hi.

Could I join up? I have a mini-goal to lose 10 lbs by July 25th [my 49th birthday]. I've got 3 challenges:

1--Do my Slim in Six exercise video 6 days/week and a long walk on day 7 [level 3, fer shure]

2--Drink 64 oz. of water a day [level 1]

3--No eating after 10pm [I'm on second shift so that's not as late as it sounds for me...] Another level 3. Maybe level 4!!!

Today was my Day 1 and I did all 3. 20 more to go........

Onward! Diana

Good morning all, and to Diana. Good luck with your challenges.

Just want to wish everyone a wonderful, incredible, challenge met day. I'm off to the gym.

diana


i've done day 15 of my exercise but my eating is stil wildly out of control, ditto the drinking. anything that can go in my mouth is. i am craving fizzy drinks and wine as well as food. bad news. on monday one of my diet buddies is joining me in a detox to try and cut sugar and high GI foods to get back on track. i could do apple blossom's no beer (hate the stuff) but no wine and soda - i don't think so!!!

jolly ~ well done on the diet and exercise

myown ~ quitting smoking would be a great health move. start with 21 days and take it from there. i hope you decide to do it!!!

red and everyone else keep up the good work. catch you all soon

Hello everyone,

Welcome Diana, I hope you enjoy this supportive group and good luck with the challenges.

day 3 crunches done.....18 more to gp
day 1 water done......20 more to go

sweet pea, I decided against the quit smoking challenge for now. The fear of putting on weight which I am trying so hard to shed is to big for me to do it. Just a couple more months until the wedding and then I will tackle that challenge. Great work with the exercise challenge... not that much longer now.

jolly, good girl for following your menu.....bad girl for drinking the soda but hey if your going to do it might as well be at the beginning of the challenge
Have fun at the gym!

Apple, good luck with the no beer challenge and I look forward to seeing more posts from you.

Rebeca, my brothers are like your husband, they can eat anything and want to put on weight but can't seem to no matter what they eat and my sisters and myself have to be careful not to look at the cake or we gain weight. Oh if only it could be reverse then everyone would be happy.

red, hope all is well with you and that you are crunching and journaling away!!

Must go look after the kiddies

Monica