Just time for a quick report. I'm officially down 6.4 pounds since 6/23. Woohoo!! We're all loaded up with veggies for the weekend and first half of the week. I'll report in later with exercise accomplishments today (that will make sure I actually do some today so I can report it! :lol: )

Bluvsu2 - Thanks for the words of encouragement.

I weighed myself first thing this morning...down 3 pounds since Monday! Yay! :flow1: That's motivation to stay on track!

My fiance and I are off to see the Seattle Street of Dreams today. I don't know if you have the "Street of Dreams" in your area, but every summer in Seattle builders get together and build a dream neighborhood with huge, fancy houses that you can tour. It's a lot of fun to see the amazing homes & the beautiful decor. Then, after that we're off to the mall to register for our wedding. Then, after that we're going to see "Pirates of the Caribbean!" So maybe I'll keep myself so busy today I won't even think about food (yeah right!)

Have a great day everybody! :)

Genesis, it never ceases to amaze me what some people will think is their business. I have had one lady from my church of all places, say to me when I was on my way to a good-bye doo at the church, "you don't look like you need any cake". People think that because we are in varying degrees of overweight, that it is all of a sudden their place to comment on what we wear, eat, look like, how we exercise etc. I know for a fact that I am in much better shape than most of my "skinny" friends, even though I am carrying some extra weight.

Bottom line, I know where you are coming from. Okay, rant over.

Genesis-I am sorry that you have to work with people that are insecure about themselves so they have try to discourage you and make you feel insecure. You know what plan you are on and don't let anyone discourage you! The words maybe hurtful but actually they are jealous of you because you have set goals and are sticking to them! The problem is they don't have that self-control themselves. I have people tell me all the time if I ate those chips on my diet I would never stay on it. I also reply with If I had that attitude I wouldn't either! Keep your chin up and stay on task! Once you start seeing results so will they and they will envy you!

Since I have taken off some of my weight I have people tell me that I am inspiration to them! I thanked them but said I still have a long way to go! I know that I have made a lifetime committment not a 3 month or year one. Hang in there Genesis it will get easier to blow those type of people off!!

I have stayed on track today except I haven't had time to exercise! Both my boys have baseball today! One has a double header tonight and the other played at 9:00 am.

Have a Great Saturday!;)

RAken and simcoe, you're the best! Thanks for the support. Eating right for life is a struggle, but we can do it! :smug:

Hello bootcampers! :drill:

How is everyone's weekend? We've relaxed a bit with food for the weekend but certainly not like we used to do before getting committed three weeks ago. We've worked in some starchy carbs just to keep us from having binges later on. I'll work up the final food plan for the week and we're ready to get focused on the lean proteins and veggies.

Yesterday, we ended up taking two hour naps which is incredibly unusual for me so I must have needed it. We did some yardwork but I didn't do any cardio. I'll get my bike out this afternoon and take a spin around the neighborhood.

Looks like everyone is doing well especially with dealing with folks who try to derail your efforts. Don't ever quit no matter what anyone says

We're almost halfway through our bootcamp for July. Still plenty of time to kick butt on some fat! My plans for the week are to do three spin sessions with Johnny G video, walk the dog every night, use the 8 lb handweights three times, and do two 20 minute airdyne sessions. I want that scale to be under 250 by month end.

Have a great Sunday afternoon!

Hello Everyone!

I lost 4 lbs last week! So now I am at 90lbs off and only 11 more to go before the end of the month!

We had a relaxing Sunday! No Baseball! It was awesome! However, I didn't do any exercising over the weekend:nono: so I have to work extra hard this week. I lifted weights this morning and hopefully later I will be able to go for a walk!

Have a Great Monday!!:cb: :cb:

I had a not so healthy dinner last night (Taco Time veggie wrap with mexi fries:devil: ) but I kicked it up a notch during my workout this morning to compensate. Now, my muscles are fatigued & and I want to go back to bed (and it's only 8am!).

Have a great week everybody! :cb:

Hi guys. Sounds like most who have posted are doing really well. I had my first "on track" weekend in a long time and I am thrilled!!! This included having a dinner out and having a birthday party for my son. I am sure what helped is that I planned out my weekend, I knew what was happening and I had in my mind the whole time what I would be eating. It felt great to get through it on a positive note for once.

Exercise has been good also, did a 30 min. bike ride and some free weights on Sunday; had aerobics and a 40 minute bike ride today.

Also, last Monday I decided to stop weighing myself everyday which was stressing me out so today was my weigh in and I am down 2lbs to 181 :strong: My goal is to be under 180 by the end of the challenge so I am well on my way.

Keep it up ladies. We are doing great.

:bravo: Rhonda! Four pounds is great!

Doing well ladies! Food was good today but it was not a good exercise day. I have no energy whatsoever because of allergy problems. I will take the dog for our walk but it will not be at a fast pace. I did use the 8 lb weights this morning and its getting a little easier. Progress!

simcoe-Congratulations on the 2lb loss and not for wieghing yourself everyday! That would stress me out too!:cb: :cb:

Genesis-Good job compensating for the calorie intake! :bravo:

determined to succeed-I hope your allergies clear up and you start feeling better!

I did so so yesterday with calorie intake! My son was eating skittles so course I had to eat some. I usually am pretty strong and resist but not last night! I did get up today and do a walk/jog routine! I didn't think this fat body would every jog again!

Have a Great Day!:D

I have made great food choices for an entire week now :) I am down only 1 pound though.. O well. Last night I tried Pilates to break the repetition of my regular workout, I liked it, not sure if I got as much excercise as I thought I would though. Tonight it's back to the treadmill and grueling situps :)

"Just one lb" Tonya??? Sounds pretty darn good to me! Way to go!

Had a good day; did my journal on 3FC and recorded food intake. Today is my off day for workouts to give my poor body a rest. I usually try and keep at it 5 days out of 7 so I don't feel guilty about two days for rejunivation.

Let's keep at it, girls. We are almost half way through our second week!! Where does the time go.

well yeah, make that 2 pounds.. :D hehe , I shouldn't weigh myself every morning, but sometimes I do... *shrug*

I took the night off last night from working out too, I had every intention, but like Simcoe said, 5/7 is a good way to do it, take 2 days off, sometimes even 3, it's good to relax some nights, especially when you are like me and work full time and take care of a family too :)

Wow, quiet on the thread tonight. Hopefully all are out enjoying a pleasant summer eve. Had a good day today, and did my one hour muscle conditioning class (ouch).

Just so you gals know, I will be leaving tomorrow for a weeks vacation so I won't be around. Hope you all keep well and will talk to you upon my return.

Cheers.;)