No More Excuses -- Week 19

Good evening all...Had a busy day today. I typed this morning and then went thrifting with my step-mom at 10:00. We didn't get hom until 4:30. Found some really great bargains and only spent about $10 plus lunch, which was a wonderful homemade buffet (not getting on the scale tomorrow). I decided to turn in my notice and leave my national job. The local work pays so much more and I don't have a set schedule. I get the work one afternoon and have until 1:00 the next day to get it back and I work for a very sweet lady so that is a big bonus. I'm sure it was the right decision, it is just scary. Hope you all have a great evening.

I just have to brag a little on my oldest son. He got an invitation to join the National Technical Honor Society for academic excellence in his engineering courses at Swofford. This is a program that students can take while in high school and finish their senior year. If they go to a technical college, the classes will transfer. If they go directly to a four-year university, the classes will not transfer but the students have the chance to test out of their first 3 engineering classes. He is our brainiac. We are very proud of him

How exciting!!! My youngest wants to be an engineer as well. Good for your son! You have every right to be proud and brag!!!

Good morning team!

Well......I did W1D2 of C25K last night!!!! EGADS!!!! The good news is, I made it the 20 minutes last night.....The bad news is, I am SO....sore this morning. After I did the run, I went to Curves. What a dummy!!! The scale is still not so kind this morning, but I know I didn't drink the water like I should have yesterday because of the meeting and then I walked into a disaster at work when I got back. SHOOT!!! That is my mission today....WATER>WATER>WATER!!!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful Thursday. We are suppose to have 70 degrees again today....Then 30's and snow tomorrow. What is up with this weather!!! I think it is called Spring in Colorado!!!!

Ann

Good evening team...Hope you all had a wonderful day. I worked until about 2:00 and then rested for a while and had just about talked myself out of the gym, but I made myself get up and go. I did the outside trail again today but for some reason it was terribly hard. I guess it depends on my mood. Then I went into the gym and did 10 minutes on the bike and did the Nautilus machines, crunches, push-ups and stretches. Today it was made official that I am leaving my national job. They started the paperwork for my resignation, so no backing out. I'm sure it will work out fine. It was beautiful here in SC today. The boys are out of school tomorrow so I'm taking my youngest swimming and then his dad is taking him to play golf at the Par 3 course. My oldest is "hanging out" with some of his friends, so no family time with him The Mentalist comes on tonight so I'd better finish typing so I can watch. G'night.

Morning Everyone,

I hope everyone has a great weekend. I don't know about you, but weekends are always the hardest for me to follow my calories.My wfie and I eat out after working out on Friday night so I am usually ok there, but since we don't workout on Saturday's, that's where it becomes hard. I try to plan ahead of where we will be going, but sometimes that just isn't good enough. If anyone has any good tips other than "not" eating out, let me know.

We are also working out now on Sunday's and skipping Monday's since the gym is too crowded. That really helps since I do a lot of snacking on Sunday's throughout the day.

Take care, Hawkeye

Good Morning everyone...:drinker:

Tammy - love those type of shows and No you are not unusual. DH and I do not watch sports. No basketball and No football....yeah....:happy:

Hawkeye - what I do is figure out where we are going to eat and plug it in to fitness pal. If it is not in the realm of what I should be doing, we don't go there. And we find something else we can do. Plugging things in really makes you accountable. And yes I do cheat sometimes. I'm afraid the scales are going to show it this week. I really haven't worked this week except for walking and dancing.

We have 2 dances this weekend. Sat. is square dancing. And Sunday is round dancing (ballroom). Looking forward to doing the Rumba. We were taught that Wednesday. We knew it, just haven't danced it enough to retain it. And they are both St. Patty's Day dances.

Went to the thrift stores yesterday. Had a ball and didn't spend but just a couple of dollars. I think we walked for about 2 hours and we went out to eat twice. It was very dangerous. At lunch I had beef tips and noodles. No way is that on my menu. I'll pay at the scales. This is one time I didn't plan what I ate. Sure wish I did. I think I had about 700 calories and about 80 carbs. (I think). Anyway I know it was alot of carbs. I need to get back on the Wii today. I'm sure going to enjoy the weekend unless they cancel because of the big snow storm coming in. Suppose to be as bad as Christmas storm. BUMMER:grumble: :noway: Everyone have a great weekend.....

Teresa

Hello to all. I know this thread is already in progress with everyone doing a great job. I was wondering if there is room for one more. I need to be held accountable for what I do and this is just what I need. Plus I like to see the numbers displayed like that. If it is too late to join that would be ok. Please let me know if I am able to and if so, what you need from me.

Morning all. Well it is cold and snowy here again, blah. Went to step aerobics on Wed and burnt 740 cals, did nothing yesturday, and today just did 20 mins of some weights and crunches (all the kids would allow).

Met my goal today for April 1 of 158, weighed in at 157.2. Can't believe that I am on such a good role. 1 more pound to go to get to my pre prego weight before I got pregnant with son in 2005. But still have 15 or so pounds to go. Still a long way.

Working on books and taxes today. Plan on having a quiet weekend. Will start week 4 of C25K on Sun or Mon.

WTG Renae!!! That is totally awsome!!! Can't wait till I break the 160 mark.

Hi team....confession time... I am miserable tonight. I didn't really think I ate that much, but I have felt horrible all day. Just like I have eaten a whole bag of cookies. I haven't but I sure feel like I have. Not sure what is wrong. Might be the weather because it is really dreary here today. I was spoiled by the sun. Didn't even go to Curves tonight. Allowed myself to come straight home, get on my sweats and I felt like I could have gone to sleep at 5:00. It is now 8:30 and proud of myself for staying awake. That is pretty bad!!!!! I am about to go have my cup of green tea and watch some boob tube.

Did manage to get a load of laundry in the wash!!! EEEEHAW!!!!! That is an accomplishment! Holy Cow. Hope I wake up with more energy in the morning! Night All!!!!

You will feel better tomorrow. I have days like that occasionally and I feel so guilty about them, but I think we all need them sometimes. It gives you a much needed break!

Morning all. Well it is cold and snowy here again, blah. Went to step aerobics on Wed and burnt 740 cals, did nothing yesturday, and today just did 20 mins of some weights and crunches (all the kids would allow).

Met my goal today for April 1 of 158, weighed in at 157.2. Can't believe that I am on such a good role. 1 more pound to go to get to my pre prego weight before I got pregnant with son in 2005. But still have 15 or so pounds to go. Still a long way.

Working on books and taxes today. Plan on having a quiet weekend. Will start week 4 of C25K on Sun or Mon.

You rock!

Kay.....so it looks like evreyone is having a busy week-end!!!! Not much "chatting" going on!!! We are off and running today, as our youngest has a basketball game this afternoon. Will check in later!!!

make it a good day!
Ann

Good afternoon team...I am cleaning carpets today. Just thought I'd stop in and say hi. It is yucky here today, kinda rainy. See y'all tomorrow.

Good Monday morning team...That just doesn't sound right:laugh: Hope you all had a wonderful weekend. I got half of my carpets cleaned and have to finish the rest today. I'll be glad when it is done, but they won't stay clean long with kids and husband running in and out with shoes on. Oh well, what are ya gonna do? Off to work for me then hopefully pool shopping. It is time to replace our above ground pool. We put it in in 1998 when we bought the house and it is shot. They have just about doubled in price since we got ours, what a shock:noway: My goal this week is to lose 2 pounds. I have been doing better on my cals but missed the gym yesterday. I will go 3 days this week plus 3 days of some kind of cardio (almost warm enough to start hiking), and I will drink 8 glasses of water or Crystal Light daily. Have a great day.

Kelkie...Welcome. We do weigh-in on Sunday. Just send your weight to Jack if you want to be added to our progress chart