Mamakat Thanks for the wise words.
Andejean Well done for getting to the gym, good job
Alaskan Way to go on keeping busy! I'm a fundamentally lazy person at heart, I'd like to change that and be a busy bee like you!
Larry Congrats on the whoosh!
Mojojuju Well done resisting the movie snack tempations! I don't have that much control, we buy a small pack of sweets and some popcorn to take in with us, cheaper and smaller portions so still a bit of a naughty treat but without the horrendous price.
Berry I can totally feel your hubby's pain. When I first started power pump (I assume it's the same thing) I struggled to stand up / walk down stairs for nearly a week. I've not been going to the gym regularly for a couple of months now and when I go to a weights class I can feel the pain for a good few days after still. I hope he feels better soon and is brave enough to go back!
Diana32 I think I missed the terrible news about Magnum. I'm so sorry to hear that. My thoughts are with you through this difficult time, I hope you and DH, friends and family are able to support each other through the sadness. Xx
Jeniansmom I'm glad things are calm right now. Hopefully the storm (if it does come) will pass quickly and smoothly and not cause you too much stress.
Shish I know it's written everywhere that eating too little isn't good, but maybe if you're really not hungry then you won't do any harm if you don't eat. I do believe that listening to your body is often the right thing to do for you. Hope you worked it out in the end and I also hope your back mends really soon.
K9 I think 140 is the weight I could most easily maintain, but I have a very small frame and it's actually quite overweight for my build. I've definitely with you on the new exercise regime and food strategy - we can do this, I know we can
Zoodoo The fact that you have more on days than off sounds like a success to me. As you can tell from these boards, we all have our struggles, and the attitude you have that you're still at it is a brilliant sign of your strength and determintation that's got you this far! Keep at it and you'll be so proud of yourself. On another note - what is your art-class-walk? It sounds like fun
Shells 100%?!!!! WOW! congrats to you
Violet I'm sure you already know this, but you have to accept fluctuations when weighing daily. If you're eating right and working out then you know you're doing well, and evetually the scale will show that, as well as your body shape changing for the better. Keep going and stay focused and you will be rewarded in the long run
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to everyone I've missed, there's so many of you!
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So I don't know how much UK news you guys get over the pond, but we're having a pretty nasty time here in London with riots at the moment. Stupid kids with no moral code have been looting shops and businesses all over the city, setting fire to cars and buildings and charging at police. They say there's an extra 10000 police officers on the streets tonight but it's still a pretty scary place to be right now.
So because of this, all the shops are shut and we have no food!! I've been good yesterday and trying to stick at it all week. Not made it to the gym yet but we're being told to get back to our homes early for safety so hopefully this awful situation will pass soon and I can get back to my long lost gym routine!
I'll let you guys know what's going on, please have in your thoughts the people who've lost their homes and businesses. I know I do.
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I follow my TurboFire rotation, though. I do weight work when the rotation calls for it. This week, I have weights scheduled for 3 days.
I told him no more dogs. Right after that DH "informed" me that we were getting another dog and that was all there was to it. We haven't gotten anything, yet. I am going to leave that up to DH. I am more interested in getting a dog from a pet rescue, but I think DH wants to get one from the place where we got Magnum. 
Another funny thing, Magnum was originally an outside dog. As he got older and the temps in the Summer seem to be getting hotter, he became an inside dog. Mind you, DH never liked dogs in the house. I told DH (jokingly 
Magnum was a very special pet and changed/improved our lives in so many ways. DH said that he really misses getting home from work, sitting in his recliner, and being able to pet or hold Magnum.
My daughter called me a child at least ten times yesterday and then she said I was the best mom ever because I was childlike, I understand kids. Then (in the mall) I started to sing "I don't want to grow up". Even my son's friend turned pink. Oh I understand kids alright and if you give me enough time, I'll do my best to embarrass them bwaaahaaahaaa. I love kids. 
