THE Team Week 11 April 17-23

adopt4

Adopt4, you inspired me to change my pic on my av. I had decided I would do it at every 50 lb weight loss, but then I thought, I could use some more motivation, and I would like to chronicle this journey a little better, so I am trying to blog more faithfully, and will perhaps post a new pic every 25 lbs instead of 50. We'll see.

Well I see a tremendous difference already! Good job! Keep up the good work, girl!

cmriverside

Well yes it did ruin his day.. They impounded his mothers car and drove her home... :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I just have to laugh cuz I know how it drives him crazy...:noway: :noway:

:devil:

cmriverside

Kristi! I would never have recognized you! I love the new picture. :smooched:

I am so happy you devised a workout plan for me, because today I went to buy new shoes to continue running. I have a knee injury and I went to a very reputable long-time runner's specialty store, in hopes of a "Shoe Fix".

I spent a couple hours there, soaking in the knowledge from many different women and men who came in to buy shoes. Tis the season in Seattle!

Two days of sun in a row!!

So the consensus is for me to take a week off. :frown: I am so sad. I was loving the running. Now I have to do weights and upper body crap, argh, I hate that stuff.

But since Kristi is doing it, I'm going to "buck up" and stop whining and play along. For a week. Waahh.

I have to watch "Survivor" and eat - be back later.


hey, look I had to edit...................................................................................................................................

swignal

tomorrow is the big day...



Only 3 weeks and 1 day left before I leave on vacation and a few more inches to go.... can I do it???

Good night see you all on the new thread...

Sheila

lulubar

There are so many brave, beautiful people on this thread willing to share their very personal stories and share the strength of their experiences. You all amaze me and make me so very ..... I'm trying to think of the right word.... I just feel such a peace being a part of this group.

From my own experiences, this is what I've come to know. We have a heart with which to feel and a head with which to think ~ sometimes one interferes greatly with the other. When there is conflict between the two, we must turn to the soul for searching.

Jamie, my advice is to not meet with the woman that gave birth to you until you have a clear understanding of your personal needs where she is concerned. You do not owe her anything, but you do owe it to yourself to have peace with your decision. Take your time. Do not let this be a point of stress, but a time to process and to grow beyond the angst this causes in your life.

When I was pregnant with my daughter, I had to tell my dad that if he didn't quit drinking that he would not know his grandchild. It was the hardest thing I ever had to do because I loved my sober dad so very much ~ but my drunk dad, no, not so much. I had to be prepared for the possibility that I was indeed shutting my dad out of my life forever. Fortunately for me, my dad got sober two months before my daughter was born and stayed sober for the next 21 years ~ the rest of his life. I tell this just as an affirmation that even when we think we are turning someone away, we may just be turning them around.

Peace to you and your sister.

cmriverside

Yes, Mrs. Jamaica Cutie Pie, :glasses:

U Can Do-it. You got-to move it-move it.

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I'll start the new thread. I'm watching CSI, but I'll do it after it's over. Yes, I'm a TV addict. Just on Wednesday and Thursday. And whenever NASCAR is on.

LosingIt4good

Ok Im playing catchup because I literally have been a busy monkey and havent had a chance to check in since Tuesday.

Prayerful- Yesterdays wog was awesome. I went to week 2 of the c25k because week 1 was too slow and for some reason wasnt on my playlist on the new phone, so I skipped it. Week 2 was ok, could prolly go to week 3, but figure I'll do week 2 again tomorrow and see how week 3 is next week. I stretched really good yesterday before and after too, so that made a HUGE difference. I was stretching after, but not before...so thats gotta change.

Swignal- Those pics of your trip last year look incredible! What a nice looking group of people in your hubbys family. I can already see a big difference between that pic of you and hubby from last year and the ones you have up there now, but yeah, definitely take a shot like that one you posted cuz you just dont get backdrops like THAT everyday! Very nice! As for taking pics like me...the key is to be patient and ready when an opportunity presents itself. That one of the 2 cousins walking.... priceless when they are older and will tell a story all on its own. Scrapbook that one hon! Adorable!

Jaime- 2 weeks is definitely not enough. I say so because It has been 2 weeks since I have even weighed in and Im not even sure I wanna get on that scale tomorrow. :laugh: I know things are slowing down for me. I steadily lost 2#'s a week for several weeks, then went to 1# a week. I knew things would slow down eventually but I was hoping I could get a bit closer to my goal before they did and I sure as heck aint calling it a plateau YET! :noway: Definitely keeping track of the sugar and the salt will help a TON!

Indiana- You can borrow the cat, but I get her back when she has her babies in about 3 weeks!

After the gym yesterday I spent the remainder of the day working in the yard, pulling more weeks and planting more flowers. Got my Tomatoes and Broccoli planted and got the stakes set up for the beans and peas, which will get planted tomorrow. Had the inlaws over for dinner and I crashed out early last night after they left. I was exhausted!

Today was my off day from the gym but I spent the day chasing this little one around.

SHE IS SUCH A BLAST!!! She'll be a year old next month and I have been watching her since she was 8 weeks old. I just had to share that one, cuz she was having so much fun in that swing!

Needless to say, between her and the 4 year old little guy I watch, I got my exercise in today.
After they left, I took my daughter prom dress shopping... and THANK GOD we found her dress! Regularly $300, I paid $107 for it on sale with tax.

Not the best pic, but here's a preview of the poofy purple princess:

Dad gets to buy shoes and acessories and pay for the hair to get done..:laugh:

cmriverside

wuwu ~ that was so so beautiful and well-put.

lulubar

Okay, I know that on Monday I recommitted myself to exercise M-F ~ had a pretty rough stomach virus yesterday and today and did NOT exercise and also ate below calories, ughhh. :ohwell:

Kristi - You look fab-u-lous dahling! Great new pic! Way to exercise! Can I come for breakfast?

Anita - nothing more frustrating than a jerk of a boss!!!!!! Sorry. My mother has a way with @$$es, she always says "Kill them with kindness" and it works for her ~ I just don't have the patience for them myself.

Swignol - your inlaws look like a fun, happy bunch - LOVE the pic of your daughter and her cuz - priceless.

CM - so, which shoes did you get? I got a new pair of New Balance on Sunday - haven't really taken them out for a spin yet... this weekend I will.

K, see you all tomorrow - :yawn:

edit - had to get out my language mangling mistates...

lulubar

wuwu ~ that was so so beautiful and well-put.

that's sweet, thank you

lulubar

Li4g - LOVE the poofy purple princess prom dress and the alliteration that goes with it!!:laugh: :laugh:
Your daughter is so precious! Teenagers are God's greatest creatures - I have soooo much fun watching them! I am NOT a creepy stalker lurker lady though!:bigsmile:

stillkristi

I want to say ditto to what lulu said. Also, ditto to what cm said about what lulu said. :flowerforyou:

Sheila, we are absolutely gonna nail this thing!

Li4g, what a beautiful baby, and beautiful daughter, AND beautiful yard behind her! :flowerforyou: Here's a flower, not that you need it!

Thanks to all of you for your encouraging comments on my av. That is such a boost to my confidence! Its nice to have people cheering you on. Its actually way beyond nice - its essential.

In a group I ran last night, we were talking about this issue and one of the guys said, "You know, we really never do anything on our own. Even a thief has to have someone to steal from." Interesting twist! Everything we do, good or bad has an impact on some one else. Thanks to all of you for the positive impact you have on me! You are essential to my journey.:happy:

stillkristi

Kristi! I would never have recognized you! I love the new picture. :smooched:

I am so happy you devised a workout plan for me, because today I went to buy new shoes to continue running. I have a knee injury and I went to a very reputable long-time runner's specialty store, in hopes of a "Shoe Fix".

I spent a couple hours there, soaking in the knowledge from many different women and men who came in to buy shoes. Tis the season in Seattle!

Two days of sun in a row!![

So the consensus is for me to take a week off. :frown: I am so sad. I was loving the running. Now I have to do weights and upper body crap, argh, I hate that stuff.

But since Kristi is doing it, I'm going to "buck up" and stop whining and play along. For a week. Waahh.

I have to watch "Survivor" and eat - be back later.


hey, look I had to edit...................................................................................................................................

How could you not recognize me? Every day, there you are, dragging me out of bed and pushing me to exercise... Thanks!

Sorry you are on a running hiatus. However, no whining, drop and give me 20!

cmriverside

how 'bout three ???????



chat??????

stillkristi

how 'bout three ???????



chat??????

:laugh: :laugh: Feel like I am chasing you around the threads. {Stalking!} Yes, chat. GIve me a minute to find that link again.

cmriverside

It's




and you know what that means...........


http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/50604-t-h-e-team-april-24-30-week-12



See ya there!