[macloud]

Happy Monday everyone. Twinzy...thanks so much for the extra week! I have been struggling with loosing any over the last week or so and since TOM is about over, maybe that will help. I have stopped weighing myself at home since the scale has a mind of it's own so I will have an official weight on Wednesday to see what I've lost over the last 2 weeks! Wish me luck!

Resmoo - my God, you crack me up. I was laughing so hard that people were stopping to see what was so funny! Congrats on Eddie. There's just something about bringing home a new member of the family!

Kimberlee - enjoy the beach! the closest I'll get to the beach until next year is Lake Michigan ) I wish your husband and his nephew good luck in the race!

Donna - Congrats on the ring resize! there should be some kind of celebration for that! just like going down a size in jeans!

Miami - do you like the Billy Banks tapes? I would like to get something to do while I'm at home but not sure what would be a good one to start with.

Mic - I did take my measurements before starting the CLA so I'll let you know how it goes. I got mine at walmart for as cheap as I found anywhere, including the internet. I looked into a lot of different types but from what I found - the Tonalin formula is suppose to work the best. I take 2 1000mg tabs - twice a day, with breakfast and lunch. How is it working with your personal trainer? I have a gym located in my building that is free to tenants and they have a personal trainer that is also free to us. We just have to make an appt with him. I have thing about working out in the gym and am having a hard time getting myself there, let alone in front of a trainer. Do you find it more motivating than not or intimidating at all?

LZ - Sorry to hear about Sparky ( Dogs seem to have a sixth sense about things like that. Just enjoy the time you have with him. I lost my dog of 12 years - 2 years ago and still get choked up with I think about him.

Sorry if I missed anyone. Need to get back to work.

Twinzy - you are correct with my starting of 201. Fingers crossed for Wednesday! )

[miamithin]

Hello,

Hope everyone is having a great day? Let me start off by saying that I love your comments Resmoo. I am sitting here at my desk with tears in my eyes. I have not had a good laugh in a long time.

I totally pictured the whole scenario. It was too funny. I am still laughing.

Outside: You're almost to the park, good, no more traffic lights, hey there's those old Polish women, bless their hearts for walking everyday, too many seniors are sedentary, I just wish they wouldn't take up the whole sidewalk, watch that dogshit, ooo, here's that fabulous jumbalow with the clay tile roof, my dream house, here comes cute guy in Bears sweatshirt, s u ck it in, now let's review my day, oh I have to go to the UPS store, man I love the way I feel, I never thought I could do this, I love this song, I want to go to a NYE party in that little black dress, oh and I'll borrow that double strand of crystals from the store, oh dear, here comes that double D chick who hasn't discovered sports bras yet, dang that HAS to hurt, honey, seriously, they're like 20 bucks, you look ridiculous, wow almost 3 miles now and I don't even feel like stopping but I have to shower and get to work, ok, keep it up, wow, this endorphin thing is true, I always thought, it was BS, but I am so geeked up, I love this song too, I'm going to play it twice, oh hey I wonder if.....

Inside: Are you kidding me that this clock is so slow, I've only gone .2 miles, I can't breathe, the doctors say running is bad, am I losing my balance, I can't breath, I hate this, there's nothing to look at, I can't breath, I hate this, I swear it's been an hour and it's been what, 3 minutes and 24 seconds, I can't breathe, why am I here, I can't breathe, etc.

I like to run on the treadmill and outside. I usually do most of my running on the treadmill on my lunch hour and on the weekends I prefer to be outside. I use to get up at 6:00 am to run outside but now with the time change, it is dark outside and I don't have enough time to run and get ready for work.

I will try and catch up with personals later. What day is weigh in day - Friday or Sat. I can't remember.

Have a good evening.

[Gonnasail]

7Jeans-you do not have to tell me that Duck/Corolla is beautiful! My husband and family have actually been there every April since 2002. We got married on the beach in Myrtle Beach in 2001 and invited (and paid for) 60 friends & family to come on vacation with us for 7 days. One of my sister-in-laws suggested we do the family vacation thing every April. We did a bit of research and found OBX. We spent the first 4 years we vacationed in Hatteras, and the last 2 we spent in Corolla. It feels like going home when we go there. We are again planning another trip in April 2008, but are looking at Carova Beach.We travel out to Carova. The wild horses are so awesome! We have deer here, but horses....so cool!

The drive will be long, 10 hours, but so worth it. This trip will be quick and hubbie will be very strict with his diet before the marathon and of course after we will hang at the beach, However, I am making a mental note your families restaurant and we will go there in the spring, all 40-50 of us!

Now, for the beach running....I find the hardest pact sand to run on. The soft stuff is WAY TO HARD to run on. So, its not too hard, not much harder than the good ol' road.

Off for my 5 miler...NY is getting cold!

[2getskinnysoon]

Sounds like most of us had great weekends... Twinzy, I envy your weekend without the kiddos. I could use a quiet house, if only for 1/2 day.

I survived many food obsticles this weekend and managed to come out unscathed in the end. I feel good about my choices. Still no regular exercise but, hey, does thinking about it count? Yeah, I know, gotta get out there and moving.

Catch you all later...

[7jeans soon]

Hey ladies
I have finally caught up on all the posts I missed and let me say...was it ever worth my time! I am literally laughing out loud and my roomates are looking at me like I'm crazy-

Resmoo, that quote was HILARIOUS! It actually sort of motivates me to run outside...like I may see something really interesting to entertain me. Congrats on your puppy You must be sooo excited! Eddie sounds so adorable and I bet he will make a wonderful exercize partner in a few months! I just hope you start to get some sleep...we got a puppy in August and I had NO idea how demanding they are! I also haven't really been able to get online much since Halloween and let me say that I LOVED your pics! They were soo cute! Your costume was great

GonnaSail- That's so awesome that you frequent the OBX! It is most definitely a beautiful area and I was fortunate to grow up there! As for the sand running- I'll have to give it a try when I get a little more in shape. I hope you have a blast...and best of luck with the dieting! It always seems so much harder to diet when I'm away from my normal surroundings. And car rides? phew...good luck!

LZ- I am sorry to hear about your dog;( While I have a little puppy at my apt. in Wilmington, my parents keep the lab that my brother and I basically grew up with. She is now 13 (not quite as old as Sparky) and she's part german shepard so she has all these hip problems. Suprisingly though, the docs say she is still doing well! It is just so hard to watch them grow old. Our little Molly is always so exhausted and can't climb stairs...best of luck with Sparky. Send the poor little fellow my love. On a brighter note you continue to motivate me with your stories regarding health. As a 22 year old I hate that I tend to place more emphasis on getting skinny than reaping the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. I need to alter my focus a little.

Twinzy- Thanks again for keeping up with all of this You are truly amazing...I don't think I could do it! And your running...your running...not much to say except that the thought of 5 miles leaves me speachless. Right now I would be happy with a solid 1 mile run, haha. Don't ever forget how awesome it is to be able to run that distance!

Donna- Awesome work with the weight and the ring! I tend to forget that other things shrink when you diet besides just the typical: boobs first, butt, thighs, stomach, etc. I am hoping my feet with shrink...haha. Being a size 10.5 is no fun!

To all of you I didn't get to..know that I am thinking about you ..literally..everytime I open a kitchen cabinet or the fridge I think about you! Best of luck for this 2nd week!

Now, about my previous week/weekend/ day/ etc:

I really hate that I have not been able to check in! Last week was mostly my fault because it was just Halloween and I was really just having fun and not doing anything I was supposed to: school/diet/etc.

As far as this weekend I was about to go INSANE! I wanted so badly to be in touch with all you motivators (the internet was not working at the house). Overall the weekend went pretty well...I didn't really count calories, but I definitely watched what I ate. It was hard because we ate out a lot. I stuck to salads, sushi, water, etc. I'm not saying I was perfect- but I didn't splurge too much either. Also, TOM was visiting so it made me extra proud of my effort! I guess the downfall would be that I took that frustration to Marshals and spent like $200 on things I didn't need. But, oh well. I had fun! Oh yeah- and I didn't work out. The food habits I have down, but getting off my lazy a**- that's my problem. It's sad because I'm really not that out of shape, nor do I hate activity that much. I tend to freak myself out mentally and then I dread it so much that I'm miserable- It's all mental with me. sigh.

Now for today: Well, I woke up early (4:30am) this morning and drove back to Wilmington. It has been particularly hard not only because I am not used to getting up before like 9am, but also because I came back to a dirty house that had no groceries and I had to immediately go to school/babysit from 10am- 5pm. Anyways, for food today:
B- baked lays from a gas station ha....I was sooo hungry and not prepared (210 cals)
L- Lean cuisine white chicken pizza with added bruschetta (425)
S- frozen corn (80)
D- basically a trash bowl, hah- rice, black beans, avocado, tomato, 2 tbps LF sour cream, 1/4 cup cheese, 1/4 cup corn ...I am not sure of the total cals for that, but the sour cream, cheese and corn is (140)

I did not work out today I know there are no excuses, but let me at least try: I'm exhausted and only got 4 hours of sleep. ..haha.

All in all..better day tomorrow. Halloween is over, I am back home, I have a ton of school work to do and I went to the grocery store. I am going to really tighten up this week The most amazing thing is, I just got on the scale ( it's 7pm and I usually weigh in the morning because I am SO much heavier at night) and it says Im 214.4! I'm not getting hopes up...but I really don't think I gained. As a matter of fact, I may have kicked this dry spell of no weight loss. It could also be that I think TOM is about over....It's kind of early but I have been really horny, haha. It's always tough this week of the month seeing as how I am not in any relationship, lol.

I am taking your advice on the detox bath, Resmoo. I got the epsom salt today and I have been looking forward to this moment all day! I know I need it...

one last note- I am adding another goal for myself. I learned this weekend that a person is supposed to drink half of his/her weight in ounces of water everyday. Apparently it will really help my muscles in my lower back that have been acting up so much. Therefore, I bought myself a nalgene bottle today and I'm really going to track my 110 ounces of water per day.

Sorry that was so long! Hope I didn't bore you guys to death, ha. Have a fabulous day t/m!

[LoseItNow]

I'm so glad for the time change! It is easier for me to get up during Daylight Savings Time. I think I actually get more sleep. It sound like everyone's weekend was busy. Mine too. My rings look great. I had some repair work done on my wedding set. It needed to be re-tipped, soldered, and deeply cleaned. I also had an appraisal done. It used to have a 4 prong setting but now has a 6 prong setting. I couldn't believe it when my ring started twirling already today. At least I can wear it without worrying about losing it. I won't resize it until I reach goal.

Twinzy - I've been negligent in logging my food. I can say that Friday, Sunday and today I had cereal for breakfast. Friday and today I had Lean Cuisine for lunch. I was good over the weekend. I hope to see a solid loss this week. Maybe I should say I know I will. Hope your quiet weekend was refreshing. I remember days when my girls missed the bus and I had to take them to school. I'd wear whatever I had on. I also prayed that I would get pulled over or into an accident. Comfort and crawling right back into bed was what I was thinking of at the time.

7jeans - I'm with you on sticking together to reach our common goals. I also get you on the exercise. Eight months ago, I was addicted to my gym. I went religiously. Now, I can't seem to find the time. I know I need to make the time, but so much is going on around me that it is so hard. How about we pick 4 days this week that we plan to exercise "together." Say maybe, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday? I will check on you and you can check on me to make sure we have done it. What do you think?

Resmoo- Who cares that the television writers are on strike? We have you to keep us laughing. I absolutely loved your "outside" jogging description. Having visited your city this summer, I can definately relate to to the people watching you do while you are out and about. About the anti-depressants, I have been taking amptriptoline (sp?) for something other than depression, but I was taking it before phen, so I'm not sure if I don't feel too much anxiety or depression. Also, the issue with "the girls" and sports bras. My "girls" are just one of my reasons that I don't run. No matter how good the sports bra, it still hurts to run when you have 40DD running with you. Also, I have bladder issues that prevent me from even jogging too much. I need to have my bladder tied up, but I don't want to slow down long enough to have the procedure done. Maybe next summer I won't teach summer school and I could get it done. Keep sending us the funny tales. I'm sure we all live for it daily.

Miami - You go girl! Running your butt off aren't you? Keep it up.

Gonnasail - I have a few shows I DVR, but not as many as you. How can you keep up with every one of them? I watch The Biggest Loser and Deal or No Deal. And, that is only after it's done recording so that I can FF through the commercials. Again, a time issue for me.

Welcome Macloud! You'll do great with this group. Everyone is so supportive and helpful here. I think I'm probably saving money on therapy by being here. I'm sure as stressful as my life is, I should be seeing a counselor, but this group watches out for me and keeps me sane. Best of luck to you!

LZ - I'm glad you were happy that today was Monday. It sounds like it is at least a small break day for you. I spent about 7 hours grading papers and planning lessons on Sunday, so my weekend was short-lived. BTW give your son a high five for me. It is great that he earned that recognition. Something like that goes so far in bringing up self-esteem. (yours and his) When you get your laundry done, I'll PM you my address and you can come help me. Hugs for you and Sparky. I have had to take a dear pet to the vet to be put to sleep. Just after I left my parents house (many years ago) the family pet, Chiquita, a german shepard, got very ill. My parents realized that it was terminal and she was in pain. They couldn't handle taking her to the vet, so my brother and I had to do it. My brother drove the truck and I sat in the back with her. It was hard, but I knew she was in a lot of pain and this was my only way to help her. Knowing her pain went away was the only thing that got me through that ride. I hope Sparky is comfortable. I agree with Macloud about enjoying your time with her.

2getskinny - I'm with you on credit for thinking about the exercise should count. Actually, join 7jeans and me and we will work out "together" this week. Plan for Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. We will check in with each other to be sure we are doing it.

Micmic- You deserve a weekend to celebrate getting your BA. You'll be right on track again because you went right back to work today. You even confessed to your trainer. Brave girl! Keep workin' hard and you'll soon be nippin' at my heels. It wasn't really that long ago that I was in your spot. Just remember that you are worth it!

Kitty- I hope the kids are ok. I haven't noticed a post, but I didn't post over the weekend either. I think they would have been sick right away if the pizzas had been bad. From what I read, it was the pepperoni that may have the problem. It's almost like you can't trust any processed food these days. Anyway, I'm thinking of you and your family.

I will be posting my menu and exercise this week religiously. Come knock on my door and drag me outside to walk with you if you see me slacking off 7jeans and 2getskinny.

Donna

[LZ]

Good morning. I didn't have the best day yesterday. i was really tired and hurting from standing on my feet so much over Thurs-Sun. So I listened to my body and went and visited with daughter durin her break while son was at BB practice instead of jogging. I also took a two hour nap and went to bed before 9:30 last night. I'm up too early today, but have just messed around so far. I have to jump in the shower soon and take son to the orthodontist. My calories were too high yesterday. I only took one phen and as you know that is not enough for me. It wouldn't have been bad had I exercised. So here goes.

B-Kashi 1 cup;1 cup skim milk;1 T ff coffee mate
S-yogurt
L-smart ones ravioloi, 1 can green beans
S-fiber one bar
D-lean gourmet shrimp;1/2 c broccoli---starving 11/2 cup HB helper eek! 2 slices low cal ww bread

total 1702

I haven't been on the scale yet, but will do a check before i get in the shower. I will exercise today!

[LZ]

Tina, LOL about dropping the kids off while still in PJ's. I have a story for you. One time and only one time did I go drop off the kids at school while still in PJ's. I got home and realized I had given my garage door opener to a friend to feed the dogs the past weekend and had not yet retrieved it. My house was lock up tighter than a drum, not a window unlocked, no house keys. I called my frien who was at work 30 minutes away. She works at a major insurance company with several hundred others. I had to go in there in jy PJ's to get the opener from the security guard. I got some good laughs. Now, I may be embarrassed to be seen, but i at least have on sweats.

Mic, I'm with you. Just got on the scale before my shower and I cannot repeat the number. I am also very thankful I don't have to report until this weekend. I have to be extra super good today because I have to weigh in at TOPS tomorrow.

Macloud, we just lost another 13 y/o dog around August too. That one was more unexpected because she had been OK and then I think she had a stroke. Sparky is still hangin in there. I went out to check on her at 4am.

I'll have to finish reading later. Off to Son's ortho appt.

[abkaloo]

ok, i thought that what i wrote out yesterday would show up sometime today when i was activated, but maybe not.
anyways, i started phen on saturday, nov 3. i set my goal weight at 150, but it is really 145. i am obsessed with the scale right now but i won't have an offical weigh in until saturday because i am afraid the scales are lying to me, lol. are we allowed to post before and after pics here?
yesterday was my first day counting calories taken in and calories burnt. my doc gave me no instructions other than call him if my heart starts pounding. i've used the calorie calculator to figure out the calories i need each day and i think it is around 1800, but so far i'm taking in way less than that. anyways, here is my diet diary from yesterday.
November 5, 2007
Meals
Breakfast ½ cup of OJ 56 c, 1 egg 101 c, 1 banana muffin 186c
Lunch 4 fish sticks 173 c, 1 tootsie roll 1 c
Dinner 2 chicken clubhouse squares 400 c
Snack – 3 saltines 60 c
Total Calories <1000

Phyiscal Activity
Not So Tough Tape 30 minutes – 278 c
5 Day Abs 10 minutes – 80 c
5 Day Abs 10 minutes- 80 c
Child Care – 278 c
House Cleaning – 139 c
Misc – 52 c
Total Calories Burned >1000

Oz of water:
36

[Resmoo]

I have gotten 6 hours' sleep total in the last 2 nights.

Eddie is an all-powerful evil 3-pound ball of urinating fluff.

Actually, he's doing amazing on housetraining for a little guy whose bladder isn't fully developed yet. All poops have been outside (yeah!) and about 1/2 of the pees.

The problem is he cries and barks incessantly in the crate. I do not reward this behavior, I let him cry it out. But last night it was from 10:30 until almost 2. I woke up Dan (******* can sleep though everything) and started bawling my eyes out. At that point I had been up for 22 hours straight. I let him out for a pee and then put him right back in. He continued wailing for another 30 minutes, then finally we both slept until 6 (me upstairs of course).

I need help. I just don't think it's right to let a puppy, weaned from the mama too early, be that scared and crying for hours at a time. I need to nuture him yet let him know who's boss and what the rules are. He's a smart pup, he is starting to respond to his name and click-treat. But how can I get him to be calm in the crate, so we can sleep or heaven forbid, leave the house? I have an appt downtown today. He will be alone for 3-4 hours.

Sorry, no personals. I haven't worked out in 2 days, other than squats wiping up pee.