I can't tell you how awesome I think that is Debbie! Congratulations, you must be so pumped! What is your next running goal?

As for me, I lost 4 pounds this week (since last Wednesday really) in my first weigh in. I'm pretty pleased wit that. I'm also pleased that I had a friend over with her daughter this weekend and we made both lunch and dinner and I stayed within my calories - even enjoyed a glass of wine with her! The MFP mobile app on my phone made ALL the difference - even with a not so great 3G connection I was able to look everything up easily and log it all without guessing. I'm in love... LOL

Congrats to both Debbie and Becky - sounds like a good start to the week here!

I'm entering my last week of summer vacation (poor me, I know, LOL), so the beginning-of-the-fall-semester insanity is now in full-swing. I *still* have to write my first two lectures (boo), but everything else seems to be set for the first week of class. I suppose I should dig out my work pants and see if any of them still fit...

Despite the dramatic increase in my work load (from basically nothing to almost full-time at the computer over the last 2-3 weeks), I've still managed to keep up with some decent exercise. Yesterday, my husband and I took a nice long 1.5-hour walk on the foot path around one of the lakes (retention ponds) near our house. I don't know why we haven't walked around this one before - there IS another one closer, but this new one isn't much further away, and it's a MUCH longer and more hilly and interesting path - it'll definitely be in our regular rotation from now on. (And I cannot WAIT for winter and snow so I can take my snowshoes over there! ). Also, I resumed NROL4W today after taking a rest week to let my knee get back to normal. I started stage 3, and WOW was workout A tough! The lifting part took me almost an hour, and then I had to do a crapload of squats, lunges, jump lunges, and jump squats. Admittedly, I only did half-lunges for a bunch of the jump lunges (because I'd like my knee to STAY feeling better), but I still felt like my legs were going to give out at the end of the workout. I imagine I'll be plenty sore by Wednesday - just in time for my next workout! :laugh:

Hey guys!

Thank you, Debbie!

Well, it is official as of today, I still have a job, but I am running a different store now, a high-volume store, so now I won't be so bored daily during the off season. It's bitter-sweet. I am really sad because I love my store and my associates, but at least I still have a job (re-structuring was done). So, if I'm absent a lot, I am running around like a crazy person trying to get adjusted to new store and now a longer commute to work!

Saihtnyc- glad you are doing better! hope you are able to get back into your routine soon!

Hope you all have a nice rest of the week! I will most likely only be able to log this week

thank you, Ellie! Yeah, the stress has been horrific,,,it feels like it is getting worse the stress! I have like a billion questions to ask and I had to go in blindly today not knowing what all gets done there daily! uggh. At least next week another manager is coming to help me learn what I need to know...I am short staffed too, so that blows. So, I have to work 6 days a week for now, but I get home earlier so that is a plus...


Ellie, I know the feeling. I have some friends that eat whatever and they are like eat whatever you want. Most of the time, I try to follow what I think is better, but it usually doesn't work. Maybe you can suggest some kind of activity or outing that doesn't involve eating or drinking? Good luck to you! You will get back on track, just stay positive and strong

I am still here Sorry I fell off the grid this past week. We went out of town and I thought I'd keep track of everything and come online as well but I was just so busy having fun with family and friends I didn't even check my email. Completely disconnected myself and dropped off the grid. Good news is I am still down the weight I lost before I left and bad news is I really ate poorly and didn't work out a single day this past week. So, I will start from scratch again tomorrow. My cousin (who is also my bestie) is coming to visit us in Oct. I told her she will see a slim me. Fingers crossed! I hope everyone else is doing good.

Yay Debbie for falling under 140. I can't wait to see mine go under 160 for now.
Ellie: I am totally with you on the friends part. This past week I kept saying I want to watch what I am eating if I don't get to workout at least but the cakes, pastries, ice creams, frozen yogurts just kept coming. Finally I caved in so I won't be the kill joy of the group and ate everything. Surprisingly my weight didn't change this morning. I hope to see a downward trend now.

Cynthia: Hope you feel better soon!