OMG where have I been! We are 3 pages into game 7 and I am just showing up now? Maybe this game I can start getting exercise points in... I think chasing a puppy around the house should count for a point or two, haha

WELCOME all the new players! It's lots of fun and sure helped keep me on track... well except the last game I started slipping :( BAD COURTNIE!

Just about to jump on the stationary bike for awhile, then I have a tonne of things to do yet today! Glad to see everyone so motivated!

Congrats for getting on that bike! Mine has started to collect dust....

Thanks for the advice for the water gain. I am looking to lose weight for myself but also for my 20 yr reunion next June and being the Maid of Honor in my friends wedding.

keep up the great work everyone!

:dust:

woohoo two miles on the treadmill.......i seem to do better when at the gym but at least i did it!!!!! time for more water.....drink-drink- drink
keep up the great work ladies

Sherrie

GO Sherrie!!!! :carrot:

Thanks Rosario--By the way, I love to visit your city. I have fond memories there, and I am a big BRAVES fan.

Sherrie

Wow, today has been HORRIBLE as far as eating is concerned. It all started off with me sampling the chicken biscuit that we started carrying today. I ate half of one even though I didn't like it, I was so hungry. I had half a turkey sandwich (on wheat, the only good thing I ate today) with no mayo, only mustard. Then throughout the day I snacked on little bits of chicken selects that happened to fall in my path :P After work, my nephew was eating chicken selects and a double cheeseburger, and I stole half of one of his selects and several of his fries. Just now I ate a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And I'm still so hungry :(

I didn't much exersicing done first day of "aunt flow" so I am lucky I am still concious .well at least I got 35 mins in..........oh and i gave in and a piece of cake but it was gooood.

So today was EXTREMELY stressful. I can't get into details right now since it's after midnight and I SO need to get to bed, but basically two of my head supervisors were being *******s. But they are soon going to learn that I am not the one! I document everything so I WANT them to try me! Anyway, I left furious and the first thing I thought of was candy and Taco Bell. But you know what I did? I sat in the car and ate my usual sandwich then ONE WW mint chocolate. I was still pissed and of course still was craving so instead of heading over to Taco Bell...I went to sleep. Yep, I pushed that seat back and went to sleep! I woke up like thirty minutes later as my mama was calling my cell and she let me SCREAM at her about my shitty day. I felt better, not craving, but I was making excuses for not going to the gym. As I was making the excuses, I was getting changed into my gym clothes in the back seat. Then I kept telling myself over and over and over again 242, 242, 242, 242 ,242 as I got out the car and walked out the parking garage. Why? Because my WI for today came in at 242.6 Next thing you know, I'm off the bus in front of the gym. I let myself think again about my *****y sups, got angry again, and spent the next hour lifting more weight than I have EVER lifted and half jogging on the threadmill. And yes, I DO feel pretty damn good.

:dance: HAPPY HUMP DAY!! :dance:

Shari-Great job turning a possible gorge fest into good choices and a great aggresion relieving workout!!!! I'm sure you're feeling a lot better today than you would've if you'd given into temptation! Good luck with the work situation. Sometimes I'm so happy that I work for myself. Even though I don't make much, at least I don't deal with others crap getting passed down on me. :hot:

canadianmom-35 minutes is far from no exercise. Good job! :cheer:

Lydia-1 day of not eating perfectly isn't going to get you off track. :mcd: Today is a brand new day and you've been doing so well. I'm sure you'll be back to normal by the time you read this.

Sherrie-great job on the treadmill. :woops:

Courtnie-Dust that bike off girl!!!!:drill:

Wendy-Great job on the biking!:bike:

Rosario-unconventional exercise is usually the most fun! I hope you made it through yesterday without falling asleep at your desk!

I did a 22 minute run and got just over 2.5 miles in. I was trying to go faster than my usual pace, but only got slightly faster. I've got a week before my next 5K, and I really want to be a little faster than the last race. I also finished the walk to total 4.5 miles this morning.

I leave tomorrow at 6 for the Breast Cancer 3 Day Walk!!!!:flow2: I am so excited. Its going to be so much fun. I'm working safety crew (riding my bike alongside the walkers) and my aunt is walking. It'll be her birthday on Saturday and I have all kinds of things to decorate our tent and make her wear on her special day. I'll be gone all weekend and I'm sure I'll post all about it on Monday.

Have a terrific day ladies. Keep up all the hard work!

Good morning all! When do we officially weigh in--on Sunday or Monday. I cant keep myself off of the scales on most days, so I just need to know when to record it on here. Have a great day everyone, I'll be back later. It's off to the gym for these chubby thighs...........lol

Sherrie

Morning everyone.

Now that everything is back to normal, I should be able to at least try and get some excercise in. The only thing today is that we have to go grocery shopping and that is so time consuming. Yuck!!! We also have to go pay some bills and return some stuff and then I still have to come home and cook. There just aren't enough hours in the day. I really should wake up early in the am, but that is just too hard for me!! But no more excuses, I must excercise tonite!!!!

Sherrie-Weigh in on whatever day you'd like. I personally weigh in on Monday mornings. I don't like the Braves. I'm a California girl. DODGERS all the way!!!

Lydia-you have been doing so well, so don't let one day of bad eating throw you off track. Just forget about it and move on!

Canadian mom-35 minutes is way better than a big fat 0 minutes. Keep going girl!!

Shari-that's awesome that you didn't give in to your cravings, especially when you were stressing out. And your excercse points yesterday rocked!! Woohoo!!

Brandy-the Breast cancer walk sounds like lots of fun. Great job on your run. I hope your times get faster.

La3y-I think today is your surgery day. I'll say a prayer for you. Good Luck!!!

Yikes!! Scale was up this morning. I don't even want to say where it's at. I better get moving.

Chat with ya'll later :wave:

ok guys, this is working for me. 45 minutes on the treadmill and 40 minutes of weights and stretching boy i need a nap now. im working on my second water point already woohoo come on ladies where are all the chatters how is everyone doing today so far

Sherrie

Howdy! I have nothing to say about exercise or diet right now as I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off! I am getting ready to go on a little road trip and won't be back till around Sunday.
Sure is going to be fun with a 2 year old in the back seat! At least I went out and bought a portable DVD for him in case he gets to bored! I'm hoping it will keep him entertained for a couple hours anyway!
Better go and get a meal in, haven't had anything yet and I'm starved!
B4N!!!

I loooove road trips. Me and my bf did Los angeles to atlanta a little more than a year ago and it was the best. We're gonna go on a little on in about 5 weeks--only 6 hours though (fingers crossed).

So today started off good but then took a really bad turn. I ate something so bad and now I just want to go throw up. I feel too full and bloated. I will definitely be working out tonight. i'm kind of scared though, since it's been so long. I have forgotten what it feels like!!!

Hey Rosario-I don't think you can forget how to work out. You may bugger up some moves if you're doing an aerobics tape, but as long as you're moving and trying that's all that matters. Put the bad food behind you and move on! I hope you have fun tonight and the bloat goes away soon.

Rosario - you not alone, my only work out is walking up and down the stairs to take Keiko outside. I just eat less - I told myself if I wanna eat more I gotta exercise... and I don't wanna exercise, haha.

Today was okay, not eventful BUT SCHOOL STARTS TOMORROW!!!! YES! My little brother and sister are out the door! *evil laugh*

Two days of poor eating have done a number on my stomach. Today, back to healthful eating!

Last night was... disappointing, to say the least. I'd been planning on going bowling with some girls from work for a couple weeks. We ended up not going because most of the girls couldn't make it, and the one that could wasn't allowed to drive me to the bowling alley because she's one of my managers (something about other employees seeing it as favoritism or some crap). Neither of us knew about this rule until we met up at work and another manager told her this (she's only been working there a couple months).

I suffer from social anxiety, so I have a LOT of trouble just working up the courage to talk to people half the time. I have no friends outside of work, and I've only hung out with a couple people there outside of the work environment once. So today, I'm feeling blue :(

:( AAWWW Lydia, that sucks! I hope you are able to get out with your friends soon, Hun!
Well, I'm off in about an hour, theres a thunder storm here and I hate driving in the rain:mad: for some reason I get nervous! I'll take it slow though.
Have a great weekend everyone,get the exercise in. Absolutly no reason to sluff off because you don't have to work!!
Cheers big ears! LOL!:p :D ;)

Brandy-hOpe you're having fun at the Breast Cancer Walk. Good Luck!!!

Lydia- i don't think that's true about your manager. as long as you guys aren't on the clock, you are pretty much free to do whatever you want ( a romantic relationship between a regular crew person and someone in a management position is a different story) I worked there for a year and my cousin was a 2nd assistant and she always hung out with girls we worked with adn drove them around. I don't know why that manager said that that was not appropriate.

I agree Lydia - I see nothing wrong with it. I think someone just wanted to be a B*TCH and ruin your fun. Don't let it get you down. I don't really have any friends either, just my boyfriend and my puppy so I know how you feel. It sucks - I wish I had a girlfriend or two.

I dont believe it myself--but I feel so good after my workout this morning. I walked for 50 minutes and because I had friend to work out with, I did weights and stretching for another hour or better. Laughing should count as exercise, we did a lot of that. Hope everyone is having a great morning. Lydia, sorry your evening didnt go as planned. Youve always got us to talk to. Have a great day everyone.

Sherrie

Hi everyone. I've been a little quiet lately. I have been really tired this week. Not sure if it has something to do with my sinuses acting crazy or my cat waking me up throughout the night. :lol: I feel happier today than last week's water gain. My pants feel really loose today. :carrot: My break is up so I will have to write more later. Keep up the great work everyone !

Linda

Well i was doing good today until my mom brought my oldest 2 home from a tour of the chocolate factory ( in st. stephen for any maritimres that know what I am talking about) .She brougt home a box of chocolates a big bag of jelly beans chocolate covered marshmellows and some maple fudge. All I had was the maple fudge . The box of chocolates r calling my name though And so far I am resisting. I just thank godness that they didn't bring any Laura Secord home.........

Lydia that doesn't sound right ...maybe the other person is just a trouble maker....my sister was an assistant manager and could hang out with whom she choose too....they went all wennt out with 1 of the managers sometimes even hung out at her house.

The person was the district manager, so I somehow doubt he was doing it as a practical joke. But yeah, we all decided that after next payday we're going to do it again and just not meet up at work. After all, what business is it of theirs what we do on our own time?

Eating today was MUCH improved. I ate before breakfast (whole-grain cereal). I was tempted to eat a biscuit this morning, but I pushed through it until I got my break and had a turkey sandwich on whole wheat bread (low-fat mayo). Had peas and corn as a snack after work and homemade pizza (with TONS TONS TONS of fresh veggies!) for dinner. I don't feel bad about the pizza because it's all fresh ingredients, no preservatives, healthier cheeses and sauces, and literally half a cup of vegetables on the pieces I had. I think I'll end the evening with a glass of water and a creamsicle (70 calories... come on!). Not horrible eating, I'd say. Not as bad as eating McDonald's :P

Good girl Lydia! I'm like you, I have severe social anxiety. I usually hang out with the same two or three people. I don't even have a boyfriend. Hopefully after I lose the weight and get comfortable in my skin, I will be more outgoing.

Wow...we are on page 5 and I am just checking IN!!!!! LOL I've been busy looking after my grandmother and I am homesick; 8 hours a way from my kiddies and boyfriend! But I am helping out here and my grandmother has helped me out so much in the past I MUST SUCK IT UP!!!! Last week I did not do good eating wise or exercising! This week is getting better!

I need to do this for me and I will get there! i'm so down & out right NOW! Aunt FLO has popped up out of no where! A huge surprise...I feel bloated, and yucky!

I should go for a run I'm doing the couch to 5k challenge from coolrunning.com. Gotta finish week 1 today!

Just updated my points...definitely not in this game to win- LOL. But I'm determined not to go AWOL again so I'm just going to have to live with it :p
It's just ended up being a crazy busy week and I need to re-asses where I can get the exercising in before school starts! I know it will be easier once they go back...but I still have 3 weeks before that!
Foodwise...just eating too much, but it could be worse I suppose. hanging in there.

no, emily, do not go awol again. look at me. sometimes I get 0 points for the day but I still come here and post and al. helps keep me motivated.

So far I am doing good on food. But it's only 1:30 so who know what'll happen. good thing is there is no food here at work excet for some strawberries. I am going to be soo good this weekend because I am not liking wha the scale ha sbeen saying lately. Good food and excercise!!! But like I always say, it's always easier said than done.

HAve a great day everyone. Chat with ya later.

I got my GED!!!!!!!!!!

Scores:

Language Arts, Writing - 93%
Social Studeis - 92%
Science - 93%
Language Arts, Reading - 99%
Mathematics - 62%

I cried when I got behind closed doors

Emily--Dont give up--sometimes it just takes time--sucky but true:hug:
Lydia--Way to go lady congrats:carrot:

I had a fast food lunch today with friends, but did good for the rest of the day. I have started to try and have supper before 7pm. I am also going to try to get two cardios in a couple of days a week. The scales seem to be stuck, so maybe that will help. Havent dont very well on the water today, but I havent been out of the car much today either. Will definitely do better on that tomorrow. How is everyone else doing? Lets get a move on and fill up page 6.

Sherrie;)

Don't go Emily!

YAY Lydia! I'm proud of you!

Hey every one!
I made it back!!! I am a little sore but I am still hanging in there.
Looks like everyone is doing good. I will check in a little later. Have a great day....

Hey ladies,
Where is everyone? How's Saturday going? At least I got my exercise in. My food for the day has not been as good as it should be. But I am still drinking the water. Hope to hear from more of you soon.

Sherrie

hello!

Well today I went out for lunch with my grandmother...she is doing so good but she was craving Smittys pancakes...lol so we went there. I did not over indulge...I ordered soup & a salad and it can with a slice of cheese bread! But still way better than cheeseburger and fries...something I probably would have ordered any other day!

I need to do good for me in the long run not for the moment! :D

I also went for my walk/run 20 mins and did my ab workout! YAH TOO ME!!!!! My water isn't so good yet....actually to think of it I did drink all my water! Yah too me!!!!!

WOOT WOOT TOOT TOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yesterday... what an emotional day.

I got a call from a guy I work with who I've been friends with since the day I started. I hadn't seen him in a week and a half, and yesterday I realized this fact. I promptly checked the schedule and, lo and behold, his name wasn't on it anymore :(! That really, really bummed me out, though I knew that he was going to quit eventually (he was in the process of getting a better job), but I didn't know that it would be so soon. I'd given him my number a month ago, but he never called me. Now with him being gone from work, I was sure I'd never hear from him again.

But he called me yesterday to tell me what was going on. We talked for three hours. This guy, I have no interest in him romantically (especially since I already have a very very serious boyfriend), but I have been VERY interested in being better friends with him. Have you ever met someone that you feel is nearly a mirror image of yourself? That's what this guy's like. I feel like I've known him my entire life, and I feel close to him even though I've only known him for a month and a half. It's completely bizarre, but I feel like he could really become one of the best friends I've ever had.

Why am I saying all this? I have no clue. I just, for some reason, felt compelled to share and wondered if anyone else has ever had a similar experience.