Black Team Week 11

SatelliteCrush80

YAY my beans is back!!

Had our anniversary dinner last night and lets just say that I might not get back to that under 170 before we go to NY.

We also went to the movies and I was very disappointed. Sorry Beth or Shuntae if you liked tht harry potter movie but I sure didn't.

Looks like my mom is moving back in with us for awhile. Fun stuff. That is always stressfull. Lets see how long this lasts.:ohwell:

I HATE THE SCALE! WE ARE NOT FRIENDS!!

On a positive! Packed our food bag and the girls suitcase are packed. our overnight bag is packed and all we have to do is wait. :ohwell: :ohwell:

I enjoyed the IMAX and 3D but I was definitely disappointed with the movie. Didn't hate it, but definitely not as good as the last two. Because I need to have the whole set, however, I am going to buy it when it comes out on DVD.

SatelliteCrush80

Damn I missed a lot while I was gone! At least I got my super cute purse...it is my birthday/100 pounds lost present to myself.

As far as the itch goes, sometimes I have it...then I go out in public and see bad-*kitten* kids running wild and it goes away. I know it's all about the parenting, but DAMN. Sometimes, it really is nice to be able to give them back. :laugh:

Sara- YAY! Glad to see you back over here!

Sam- Happy anniversary! Hope you enjoyed your dinner as much as I enjoyed mine. Damn scale.

Andrew- Good luck on your race tomorrow!

Everyone else- Hello!

Marla64

uh-oh. I said *kitten*. :laugh:

Marla64

It all started with me freezing my gym membership. :grumble: Then, FOUR birthdays in July. Blah blah blah. Gotta get a move on. I have a 5 mile race to train for! :bigsmile:

One thing leads to another and before you know you it become MIA and we have to send out a search party for you. Funny this is I was thining about sending you a PM today to see what's been up. Knew you were still alive from facebook.

My ticker shall remain MIA for awhile, though. The scale & I are going through some stuff. :grumble:

Thanks, Lori! :smooched:

Probably the four cakes and peanut butter pie-- that kinda stuff?

Marla64

Good luck at your 5k tomorrow, Andrew! :flowerforyou:

Thanks sara, it's so good to see your smiling face back on the thread! Glad to have you back. I am looking forward to the 5k tommorow. First time I have run in my home town and I am sooooo excited to have some family coming out. I am however beginning to freak out about my triathlon at the end of the month. lol

:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :noway: :noway: :noway:

How fun! I'm sure you'll do awesome tomorrow & even more awesome at the tri! :drinker:

And thanks! Like I said, I'm shocked that after 11 months I let myself get so far behind again. Nonsense, really. :drinker:

We don't mind sara. we look at it as job security. It's nice to feel needed and we are always here to pick each other up off the floor. Got your back woman, now get your *kitten* in gear.


oh crap I said *kitten*.......<Looks around for Marla> oh good looks like she might not have heard me.

Marla64

Good luck tomorrow Andrew.

Sara- you gonna get your *kitten* in trouble!

My *kitten* is sooooo gonna be grass! :laugh:

And Marla is the lawnmower!

Call me John Deere.

72lori

Yay, Shuntae got her purse! You are allowed to have the itch, you haven't scratched it yet.

Sam- none of us like the scale, you fit in well. Remember how I was desperate to get below 150 before I went to PA to visit family? In hindsight, I'm glad I didn't. It would have been sort lived and I would have been PO'ed that it lasted for such a short time. So my dear, what I'm saying is, who cares what it says before you leave! :laugh: Enjoy your time away from home. Those few pounds don't matter a hill of beans. You have all the time in the world to get under 170 when you get home!

Marla64

Hey gang-- heading out to run MINUS the dog--

The ol' hip has really been hurting today, but I think I can run-- we'll see.

just had a teensy-weensy ice cream cone with the kids, so now really need to get out there.

I've been watching the added sugars, carbs all that kinda crap-- white breads, white flour-- lo and behold, I actually weigh what my ticker says after a 3.5 to 4 pound gain-- I'm down 4 pounds since last week.

The wolf knows his ****-- oops-- my bad.

Later my friends-- next time you have a flippin' party, make sure I'm home!!

72lori

Good luck tomorrow Andrew.

Sara- you gonna get your *kitten* in trouble!

My *kitten* is sooooo gonna be grass! :laugh:

And Marla is the lawnmower!

Call me John Deere.

Run Sara, run! I'll get her attention.... strawberry salad... gym membership....Olive Garden.....

Marla64

Good luck tomorrow Andrew.

Sara- you gonna get your *kitten* in trouble!

My *kitten* is sooooo gonna be grass! :laugh:

And Marla is the lawnmower!

Call me John Deere.

Run Sara, run! I'll get her attention.... strawberry salad... gym membership....Olive Garden.....

Mommy!!

Marla64

Hey my friends--

Well, the run was interesting-- hip hurt, so I started babying it which made everything else hurt. I ran 1.5 miles and then walked 1/2 mile home-- let the emotions out from this very stressful week-- hell, very stressful life.

Between kid issues, everpresent finances, ailing mother-in-law, normal bull****-- the emotional cup runneth over, and out my eyes on my way home-- quite cleansing, actually-- one of the things I love about my solo runs-- get things straightened out up in the ol' attic.

Oh well-- later, my good team-- :ohwell:

Don't worry, be happy-- right?

72lori

Marla- Just think of all the weight you left outta the brain...... Sometimes we need it.

My brain is pinging and I just woke up. I am dealing with the ‘how much to eat battle’. Go figure. I did calculations yesterday, I researched it online, I thought about it, I dreamed about it. Seriously, I did. Bare with me, I’ve got to say this out loud to people who are doing this too. I’ve been talking out loud to my husband, the dog seems to care more. :laugh:

Most research agrees if you work out you need to eat more. Simple fact. Most do not figure how much more by eating every blasted calorie you work off through exercise, they are not that extreme and obsessive in their calculations.

If I got with MPF’s recommendation, I would eat roughly 1300 calories a day, plus exercise calories. On days I burn 1000+ I’d be eating 2300 calories, which, call me crazy, seems a bit extreme. (Do any of you eat that much and have success?)

So I used various websites, did a billion calculations and came up with 1800 calories being my ‘maintenance calories’ if I’m sedentary, which, I’m not. SOOOOO, scientifically speaking, if I eat maintenance and work out, I should lose whatever I burn through exercise- right? Most weeks I burn 3500-5000 calories through exercise, which translates to a pound or a pound and a half, scientifically speaking of course. We all know science is shi!t when it comes to human bodies, especially hormonal females, but I’m going to find out if this works. Wish me luck.

That’s all. Now my brain feels lighter like Marla's.

arewethereyet

Hello John, Dear...........love the new av!! keep us kids on the straight and narrow....but monkey see monkey do and I think I am a monkey just like YOU:laugh:

Sara-

Lori-dont you hate the just not knowing?? I wish I had a person who would say VIOLA...eat this, do this, and you shall lose 1 pound a week!

I have tried all form of calories and still am at a standstill. I hired a trainer, then injured my knee...well more over worked my knees and they are better now.

I just know that someone out their is STARTED at 136.5 and dropping 5 pounds THIS week and that pisses me off . KWIM>>

Btw Lori you are beauitful...........truly radiant.

Andrew- I hope your run goes well and I am so happy you get your cheering section on a nice summers day!!

Beth-keep up the good work!!

Sam-ARGH on the anniversary dinners........no WAY I am eating chicken and salad for that baby!! You will be fine.........you work really hard, and it shows!!

Family GIRL- LOVE the AV you look HOT So proud of your accomplishements here HUGS

Lynnie- (:frown: ):happy: :happy:

Shuntae!!!! That is all!!
NO really......I was thinking when I lost the last 10 in 1987 I was so happy I scratched that itch and VIOLA Kelly-Anne!!

72lori

Jeannie is all sunshine this AM. :glasses:

:flowerforyou: You are great! If I could tell you how much to eat and when, I would, I promise!

3babybeans

Probably the four cakes and peanut butter pie-- that kinda stuff?

I licked the spatula too much. :grumble:

3babybeans

Lori - :laugh: I'm glad you feel better. That was a lot of sciency stuff to read! :noway:

Howdy, all! Thanks for th welcome back! :smooched:

familygirl37167

Good morning my team

I walked/ran (I ran as much as i could with 4 yr old riding bike) 6 miles and took her to get a treat after since she hardly complained for doing 6 miles.

I think I am gonna rematch her to bowling today!!! We shall see how that goes

72lori

Lori - :laugh: I'm glad you feel better. That was a lot of sciency stuff to read! :noway:

Howdy, all! Thanks for th welcome back! :smooched:

I don't really feel better... my shorts feel tight :grumble: and I've been STARVING this week :huh: ... my mind is lighter though. :ohwell:

We missed you, glad you are back!

renae77

Hello everyone!

Yes I have learned that having small get togethers with as few as possible for birthdays are the best! We had a great time with no hassle except for my daughter getting a little tired and worn out and we had bought a small cake just for us and that way we don't have a lot to eat or a lot of people to feed or whatever. I actually think birthday parties are sooooo overrated!! Too much of a dang hassle! Just go with it and don't worry about it all!

Hope you are all doing good. I'm in the middle of cleaning but wanted to stop in and say hey so HEY!!! Have a great Saturday!!

Marla64

Probably the four cakes and peanut butter pie-- that kinda stuff?

I licked the spatula too much. :grumble:

I hate when that happens.

Tri_Dad

Afternoon my teamers! I'll tag back in later tyo read up. Just wanted to know the 5k was a blast and that I set a new personal record. Havent gotten and official time yet. I'll let you know once results get posted. Anyhoo, gotta get back with the family. I dont get down here too often. Have a great afternoon all!
:drinker:

Marla64

Afternoon my teamers! I'll tag back in later tyo read up. Just wanted to know the 5k was a blast and that I set a new personal record. Havent gotten and official time yet. I'll let you know once results get posted. Anyhoo, gotta get back with the family. I dont get down here too often. Have a great afternoon all!
:drinker:

MMMMMUUUAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!:smooched:

Great job, Batman-- !!

Have a great day with your family--

arewethereyet

Afternoon my teamers! I'll tag back in later tyo read up. Just wanted to know the 5k was a blast and that I set a new personal record. Havent gotten and official time yet. I'll let you know once results get posted. Anyhoo, gotta get back with the family. I dont get down here too often. Have a great afternoon all!
:drinker:

That is fantastic!!

arewethereyet

Hello everyone!

Yes I have learned that having small get togethers with as few as possible for birthdays are the best! We had a great time with no hassle except for my daughter getting a little tired and worn out and we had bought a small cake just for us and that way we don't have a lot to eat or a lot of people to feed or whatever. I actually think birthday parties are sooooo overrated!! Too much of a dang hassle! Just go with it and don't worry about it all!

Hope you are all doing good. I'm in the middle of cleaning but wanted to stop in and say hey so HEY!!! Have a great Saturday!!

My friend has had the best Bday parties. Invites for camping, skating, riding a bike a the park (she found one that rented bikes!!) canoeing..........all active stuff.

:drinker:

arewethereyet

I think the more I know, the harder this gets. It is frustrating to know that if you eat fewer calories than you burn, you will lose weight.

Then you eat fewer calorie than you burn and your remain the same.

I am not asking for much, just a size loose 6 please.

Just 6-8 more pounds.

But the frustration is unnerving to say the least.

The only thing that keeps me sane, is that others that are working just as hard as me are in the same boat. Misery loves company, but it shows me I am not fooling myself.

:flowerforyou: Jeannie

Tri_Dad

Just popping in the throw our the official result.

Placed 117 out of 277.
Official Time was 24:41 which is only 23 seconds better than the last one. But the best news is I ran a 7:57 second mile. Broke the 8 min mile mark. woohoo. Ok back to the family! miss you guys!

3babybeans

Just popping in the throw our the official result.

Placed 117 out of 277.
Official Time was 24:41 which is only 23 seconds better than the last one. But the best news is I ran a 7:57 second mile. Broke the 8 min mile mark. woohoo. Ok back to the family! miss you guys!

:drinker: WTG, Andrew! You are blazin' fast!

SatelliteCrush80

Shuntae!!!! That is all!!

Jeannie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Team...looks like it was busy around here today. I just got home from a long and emotionally tiring day. Had to go back to my hometown for my friend's grandmother's funeral. It was definitely tough, because I've known her and her family since I was 6...but I'm glad I was able to be there for her when she needed it. Spent the rest of the day visiting my granny, aunt and 2 second cousins and hung out with my mom before making the long journey back down here. Soooo tired, but enjoying a house to myself as BF is at his best friend's bachelor party. Fun times.

Hope you all had a good day!

SatelliteCrush80

Just popping in the throw our the official result.

Placed 117 out of 277.
Official Time was 24:41 which is only 23 seconds better than the last one. But the best news is I ran a 7:57 second mile. Broke the 8 min mile mark. woohoo. Ok back to the family! miss you guys!

That's awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

72lori

Andrew- you speed demon you! Way to go!

Jeannie- if you weren't quite so far away, I'd meet you for drinks and we could compare notes and drown our sorrows over some drinks. I am SO there with you on all this calorie crap. Heck, the week I ate great and exercised my *kitten* off I gained a pound. I got stories to share. Frustrating is putting it mildly.

When I first started this I went like 4 months eating only 1200 calories and walking. That's it. So simple. I never posted a gain, never stayed the same, had great numbers all the time. Then kaboom! Plateau city here I came. Now I'm in see saw land- up, down, up, down, up, down.

The funny thing is I remember reading everybody complaining about the 'last 10' and thought that won't happen to me. HA!

I'm going to try my new thing for a month, if it doens't work, I'll try something else and after that, something else. I will figure it out someway, somehow. I'm not sure I always give my new plans enough time, so I'm giving it unti September.

Stupid body anyway, why can't it just cooperate?

I will say it's awesome to have a team that gets it, many of you have been at this for a while and know the trials and tribulations! Yippee for a team!

The few of you that met goal- any secrets to share?