the NEW black team

arewethereyet

Do you have a photobucket account? Take the directlink code that it gives you & post it here & I can do the rest, if you'd like.

yes! Ok. I will try. Thanks


Oh and BTW....I KNOW I am not supposed to weigh before next wed but ............................

142!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It has been 8 weeks since I have seen that freakin ticker move.....I HAD to change it!!

arewethereyet

arewethereyet

OMG I DID IT!!!:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

arewethereyet

ok...in the 2nd shot I am pushing in my handles!!!:laugh:

but the back shot had BETTER be BETTER at the end of this challenge!!:glasses:

Tri_Dad

Hey can you tell me another man secret? If a man says you are acting like a **tch, doesn't he realize he might as well just come out and *call* you a **tch cause... I mean don't split hairs right? Why don't men realize this?

Lynnie (grumbling about men ..okay just about her man)

Here's the secret on this one. Name calling is a common practice among men. We call each other names constantly and for this reason we are often desencitized to name calling. So in the mind of a man being called a name is not big deal. That is why you can call a man any name in the book and it's no big deal. Test this out in public and you will see. If you stand up in a resturant and call you hubby a **** in front of everyone a few people might look over. Call a woman the C word outloud in public and you will get a huge burst of shock from everyone within 100 miles. It's a double standard but it is a fact. It has alot do do with a couple of things. First it goes back to men being used to it. If you call a man a **** in public does he A: shrug it off. Or B: Run to the nearest bathroom crying hysterically trailed by three of his closest friends. I think we all know the answer is A. In the case of a woman the answer is most often B. So again men arent sensative too it because we are for the most part Palookas. So back to your question. I will use myself and my wife as the perfect example. Sometimes when we are getting on each other's nerves and I get aggrivated my knee jerk reaction is the throw a name out there and we will always phrase it like this. "Your being such a ***** right now." While we mean it as a statment of how you are being at this current momment... Most woman will hear something like "Your a *****, always have been, always will be. god I hate you." While that is NOT what we said this is the man to woman language interpitation. At this point the woman is furious and says "I can't believe you called me that." And the man thinking he's clever points out the fact that he didnt call you that he was just saying that your acting like one. It's a constant struggle that has been passed down through the generation. I guess the most important thing is understanding that name calling isnt a big deal in the man world and he is letting off steam in a standard man fashion. I do the same thing <

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Guilty

I do agree that name calling is not ok. And that is something that all us guys need to work on. Maybe anger managment classes or something lol

Tri_Dad

WTG Lady!

Keep up the good work!!:drinker:

loreeb18

Looking good!


I was brave enough to post my "during" bikini pics in my profile. But I don't want to leave them up for long.

Last night we went to one of Dave's friend's house for a housewarming party. We ended up leaving after less than an hour because we got tired of all the snootiness. For example they were talking about working out and one girl asked how much a treadmill cost because she'd like to get one. Another girl said $1200. The first girl asked "Really?! I thought like $400-500." Snooty girl said "No, $1200, well, if you want one that's any good." And everyone was talking all about the new houses they've all had built. It was too much.

Luckily though, since we were only there about 45 minutes, we didn't have time to eat a lot and mostly ate the veggies. :laugh: Plus we got subs at Subway on the way there and we both got them on wheat bread with lots of veggies. (Well, mine was just lots of lettuce but it's still a veggie!)

janiebeth

Hi fellow black team members..

Just checking in for now. I need to get set up for the 'before' photos. DD got a new digital camera for Christmas. Now need to figure out how to get it to talk to the computer and then how to add photos to post - haven't gotten this yet.

I am inspired by others, so will give this the college try later today (but not bikini photos - that would be scary and gross - Lori looks great, but I've got a bit more roll than rock these days :grumble: :grumble: :grumble: ). First must get to Agway for guinea pig food and bird food. Pig is starving and there is another storm coming so the wild birds have been very active on the feeders.

Need to think more about fruits and veggies, and water - am starting off behind today.

will be going to the pool to workout this afternoon - 45 minutes at my weight takes off many calories..

Have a fantastic day all.. drink your water..

jb

janiebeth

BTW - you all look fantastic..

nice job posting photos - it ia a pleasure being on your team..

jb

SatelliteCrush80

Looking good!


I was brave enough to post my "during" bikini pics in my profile. But I don't want to leave them up for long.

Last night we went to one of Dave's friend's house for a housewarming party. We ended up leaving after less than an hour because we got tired of all the snootiness. For example they were talking about working out and one girl asked how much a treadmill cost because she'd like to get one. Another girl said $1200. The first girl asked "Really?! I thought like $400-500." Snooty girl said "No, $1200, well, if you want one that's any good." And everyone was talking all about the new houses they've all had built. It was too much.

Luckily though, since we were only there about 45 minutes, we didn't have time to eat a lot and mostly ate the veggies. :laugh: Plus we got subs at Subway on the way there and we both got them on wheat bread with lots of veggies. (Well, mine was just lots of lettuce but it's still a veggie!)

Congrats on posting the bikini pics...I don't even have the courage to wear one, let alone take pictures and post them! I couldn't help noticing your picture with the Steeler jerseys. Behold the black and gold! I get lots of crap for being such a huge Steeler fan here in MD, but I can't help it.

loreeb18

DH is a HUGE Steeler fan. I'm just a fan by marriage. :laugh: For Halloween our daughter was a football. Here's Dave's favorite picture of them:

SatelliteCrush80

DH is a HUGE Steeler fan. I'm just a fan by marriage. :laugh: For Halloween our daughter was a football. Here's Dave's favorite picture of them:

That's such a great picture! My BF can relate to the "fan by marriage/relationship ties" thing...as I am a die hard West Virginia football fan (and WVU alumna), so he has also ended up being a fan. I'm working on following some of his teams, so I guess it has worked both ways.

SatelliteCrush80

Oh yeah, and here is my before photo this morning before going to the gym. Please excuse the camera blocking my face and the way too baggy clothes!

jennifun

Hi! I'm new to the website.. can I still join a team?

arewethereyet

Looking good!


I was brave enough to post my "during" bikini pics in my profile. But I don't want to leave them up for long.

Last night we went to one of Dave's friend's house for a housewarming party. We ended up leaving after less than an hour because we got tired of all the snootiness. For example they were talking about working out and one girl asked how much a treadmill cost because she'd like to get one. Another girl said $1200. The first girl asked "Really?! I thought like $400-500." Snooty girl said "No, $1200, well, if you want one that's any good." And everyone was talking all about the new houses they've all had built. It was too much.

Luckily though, since we were only there about 45 minutes, we didn't have time to eat a lot and mostly ate the veggies. :laugh: Plus we got subs at Subway on the way there and we both got them on wheat bread with lots of veggies. (Well, mine was just lots of lettuce but it's still a veggie!)

Silly rich people, dont they know the machine doesnt do the work-the person does?? Actually the cheapest treadmill, where YOU have to move the belt, burns the most calories!!

I think you look great in the bikini! You have worked hard to get there and it shows! I would proudly sit beside you done on Lauderdale Beach!

arewethereyet

Everyone looks great!! Thanks for the compliments....i didnt want to repeat my pix over and over.

Spyguy, I love hearing your mans side of things. I is all because of YOU I am speaking to my husband again!! We had a huge fight and he called me some names. I read what you said, spoke with him and he apologized....annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd so did I!!!

Thanks sweety, I REALLY appreciate it!!


LORI I love love love that pic of DH!!He is a really handsome guy! Hmmm pretty girl, handsome guy....lovely baby!!:flowerforyou:

janiebeth

Hi gang,

Back from Agway.. I have Boo as my avatar, but have updated some of my photos in my profile. Still figuring out the camera - but will soon have a more recent "before" picture in a black t-shirt..

Everyone looks fantastic. I love the photo of Lori's DH with the baby - very sweet..

Off to swim soon - may even work off enough calories to sip a beer during the playoffs..

jb

3babybeans

Jeannie - First of all, I am SO proud of you for figuring out pics! I told you that if I can do it, ANYONE can do it. LOL LOVE the color of your walls, too! You are looking awesome & I'm SO happy that ticker moved! Perhaps your fried food/ice cream day...never mind...I'm not gonna say it. Might jinx things.

Lori - You look awesome in that bikini! You would never know you just had a baby 2.5 months ago! I'm jealous! My stomach looks like a deflated balloon b/c of too many babies too close together = too much skin. Pfft. Whatever. I still love that pic of Dave. LOL Poor Harley's like, "Great...I'm a football." HA!

Satellite - (I'm sorry, I forgot your real name :blushing: ) LOVE the black shirt! Team pride! You're looking good lady! I am kind of wishing I would have taken a mirror pic so I could have blocked out my face, too. LOL

Janie - Good luck on working towards that beer!

lynniejones

You know..I was thinking if this team loses weight as well as we chat we are unstoppable! Hehehe..

Tri_Dad

Everyone looks great!! Thanks for the compliments....i didnt want to repeat my pix over and over.

Spyguy, I love hearing your mans side of things. I is all because of YOU I am speaking to my husband again!! We had a huge fight and he called me some names. I read what you said, spoke with him and he apologized....annnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnd so did I!!!

Thanks sweety, I REALLY appreciate it!!


LORI I love love love that pic of DH!!He is a really handsome guy! Hmmm pretty girl, handsome guy....lovely baby!!:flowerforyou:

Glad to hear the info was useful lol.

Everyone is doing such a great job. I'll give the teammates a recap of how things have been going this week.

Starting tuesday when I weighed in I have hit the gym each and every day.
45 mins on the elliptical burning 600cals on average.
2 sets of twenty reps each of
Bench press
Fly
and pull downs.
(Trying to develope an upper body. I have marathon runners legs with a John Candy Torse. I am a bit of a freak. )
Anyway below calorie goal but about 50-150 calories each day and I have drunk enough water to fill a swimming pool. Hopefully I have a good result for the team this week. :bigsmile:

Will hopefully get to the gym today but the DW has a stomach thing so I am watching the boys and trying to keep things in order while she rests. Maybe tonight after the boys go to sleep.

Anyway keep up the great work all. Your all doing so well!

3babybeans

You know..I was thinking if this team loses weight as well as we chat we are unstoppable! Hehehe..

Seriously! Sam really put together a chatty bunch! :laugh: <

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That's me talking & laughing at the same time. :bigsmile:

3babybeans

Spyguy - my husband is built the same way! We've been together since high school and although he's put on probably about 20# in that time, it is all in the space between his neck & waist! LOL Chicken legged boy. I'm so glad you've been able to hit the gym so often! Take care of that wife of yours!

lynniejones

Spyguy, I wanted to thank you for explaining as well. I appreciate the time and thought you put into your post, even though DH is still in the doghouse.

Girlmom282109

LOL Send your hubby my way! I need someone that is obsessed with cleaning. I told my friend the other day before she came over I was cleaning & she said, "Don't do that for me! You know better!" and I said, "Oh, no. It isn't for you. It's so the health department isn't called." It gets scary deep in toys in this place. I couldn't find Tabitha the other day b/c the boys buried her in stuffed animals!

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: My hubby can't even let you put down an empty glass on the table before he's standing on top of you waiting for you to hand it to him. The only thing he doesn't do is the dishes. He unloads the dishwasher but can't seem to figure out how to put the dishes in the same way he took them out. 5 years of taking the dishes out after I out them in and he can't seem to figure it out! Go figure! HAHAHAHa

Here a man secret that the man club would kill me for telling you... When men don't want to do something....We feign ignorance. Works every time :noway:

not in my house. because he is so obsessed with cleaning the dishes are usually done before I get home but when I open it to get something I see them in there wrong. :noway:

Girlmom282109

so I did the wii fit for an hour and when I logged it in it said that I did 422 calories burned. I logged it in as light aerobics.

arewethereyet

so I did the wii fit for an hour and when I logged it in it said that I did 422 calories burned. I logged it in as light aerobics.

wow that is great. fun and exercise at the same time.

i want one

3babybeans

Seriously! I can't find a Wii Fit in 50 mile radius! Believe me...I've tried...:grumble:

Girlmom282109

Seriously! I can't find a Wii Fit in 50 mile radius! Believe me...I've tried...:grumble:

Hubby got up at 4am on black friday went to wal-mart then and waited outside gamestop at 7 for it.

jackobean29

Did you guys know that there is a Jillian Micheals ( trainer from biggest loser) training game for the Wii?

Rachel6901

Seriously! I can't find a Wii Fit in 50 mile radius! Believe me...I've tried...:grumble:

We ordered ours on eBay last year and found an excellent deal with extra controllers and games. You might take a look there. I abosulutely love mine and need to use it religously. It keeps track of everything for me and I don't have to worry about what I did or didn't do last time and how much or how well I did.