Today Show Club! (Everyone Always Welcome)

I haven't posted on this thread in a while, but I'm still here! Last week was rough due to school starting back up (I'm an elementary school teacher). I shouldn't have gained anything, but I doubt I lost anything.

But I'm determined this week will be better! I started week 3 of C25K and did a circuit training dvd. Seeing the exercise posts of people here has motivated me to do more. I'm so very glad I saw that Today show segment.

no scale yet those back to school needs came first for this weeks budget and part of next unfortunately but setting aside a lil for a scale. i get to go in for a check up Thursday so i will know if i truly have actually have lost something other than my sanity. the first few weeks of the kids returning to school always has me running all over looking for the elusive yet most important supply those darn 3 brad folders with pockets.i always seem to hit the store after they run out:laugh: but i have to work extra hard this week i have to make sure i can have fun with my son at a scholarship banquet next Friday the tenth.

i would love to give away my "cleaning bug" to a few people mainly my sons .... but once i get on a spree im going to finish it .

Marcie i will keep your mom in my prayers along with my dad as his heart is having to be monitored again its out of rhythm again after stent surgery repairs.

I just wanted to share my excitement before bed. I was walking past the clearance rack at walmart and lately, ive been looking and finding nothing, but today I found some bermuda stretchy type shorts. I think they are like work out pants but I think thier cute. Of course because IM so short they look like capris on me but its ok. They were 5 bucks and I wasn't gonna pass it up since my favorite pair of stretchy capris have a hole in the bottom that started out tiny but is getting bigger. I was debating on the large or the medium and I was gonna go wtih the large since I wanted the blue and not grey but then at the last minute figured id get the medium and if they were too small its ok I have till next summer to get into them. Brought them home and they fit great wtih alittle wiggle room! I MEDIUM! I'm amazed seriously. Not if only my stomach would get flatter so I didnt have the hang over gut lol o well it will come in time. WOOHOO,

I also havent done the situp challange all weekend since I was doing them at night and hubby is home at night firday and all weekend so I figured I would keep up with it this week as well as whatever challenge is brought upon us. (i am scard lol). I need to do more abdominal workouts anywas.

Just wanted to check in. I haven't posted in awhile, but I'm still here!!! It's great to see all of you, and the support on this board is AWESOME!!! I didn't have a good weekend, but still managed to lose, so I'm happy with that. Today, I'm back on track and need to boost up my exercise!! I'll make sure to add some push-ups to my exercise program and I've been doing good with my water; however, I'm not supposed to do sit-ups for medical reasons, but maybe I'll think of something else to do in its place. I like the idea of switching the weigh-in day to Friday as well, even though I already weighed in today!

I hope you all have a fantastic week, and I'll start trying to post at least once a day. Maybe I'll make that my goal for the week!!

Ooops...I somehow managed to repost the same thing twice...so had to edit one of them.

Good morning and Happy Monday everyone! I missed all of you over the weekend. It is so hard for me to get on here and post. I did manage to log on each day and try to log my calories. I spent Saturday and Sunday with my in laws and went to church Sunday morning. I had an awesome time with them. We went out to eat both days and I did pretty good with my choices. Saturday we went to Cracker Barrel and I had grilled catfish and veggies with no bread. Sunday we went to Ruby Tuesdays after church. I order the turkey burger minis with no mayo and broccoli instead of fries and the salad bar. I had one plate of salad with veggies, grapes, cranberries, sunflower seeds, eggs, a little bit of cheese, maybe 5 croutons, and one scoop of dressing. It wasn't the healthiest because of the dressing, but it was so good with the fruits, nuts, and veggies. I love a great salad. They brought fries with my minis and I immediately took them off my plate and sent them back for my broccoli. I did not eat one single fry and I only ate one of the minis and I was stuffed. I went ot 4 of my nephews' bday party afterwards and I had a small piece of cake. The sugar almost made me sick, but it made me want fast food. However I did not give in to temptation again. I had special K nutri grain blueberry waffles for dinner and I was good. I was under my calorie goal to maintain my current weight. It could have been better food wise this weekend, but still I am pretty happy with myself. I had a lot of temptation in front of me and I only caved once. I still managed to get all my water in and do my sit-ups over the weekend. i even got a run in on Saturday and took Sunday as my rest day.

It is Monday and I am back at it again. Tonight when I get off work I have a few errands to run. Then I am heading home to do a double workout. I am doing Jillian's No more trouble zones and then I am doing Leslie's 2 mile walk at hom with my 2 pound hand weights. I have had my breakfast and I am about to plan my meals for the day. I will stay on track this week and get in a few more great workouts before I leave on Wednesday. I am taking some workout gear with me also. The hotel has a gym and I should be able to get in a little bit of cardio. I am not a fan of running on a treadmill, but it will do. This is going to be a great week. My goal is to stay positive and get as many workouts in as possible.

I am glad to see that most of you had a great weekend and were able to stay on track.

Marcie - Awesome job on losing 2.5 pounds, especially with every thing you have on your plate right now. Also great job planning ahead and taking snacks to the hospital with you. How is your mom and how are you?

Shari - It is great to hear that you are feeling smaller. Keep it up. You are making great progress and you are helping others as well thanks to this thread. I am so gald that you started this. Friday is a better weigh in day for me because of the weekends. Weekends are the hardest and if you get off track, you have all week to fix it.

Gail - You will get the scale when you can. For now, just keep eating healthy and working out when you can. You will notice that your clothes will start fitting more comfortably or looser and that will help you feel great about your progress.

Deneen - Sorry I was gone for the weekend. I really struggle with the computer over the weekend. How are you doign this morning? Did you have a good weekend? I am sorry that you had a bad day on Friday. I will see if I can send some sunshine your way.

Jessica - Way to go on walking to breakfast and getting into a medium. That is awesome. It is amazing how all the small changes that we make can add up. Keep it up and good luck with school this week.

Robin - I am glad to see that you are posting again. Lean on us anytime that you need any encouragement. We are all here to help support each other. I am glad to see that you are still losing.

Tamara - I am going to miss our run today too. It will be next Thursday or Friday before we get to run together again. That makes me a little sad. I love our runs, but don't worry. I will be right back at it when I get back from IL. I am proud of you for running Saturday. I know how much you didn't want to. Enjoy your run today. Text me and let me know your times and when you are back. Keep it up girlie. Oh BTW I am not happy with you. I HATE pushups. They kill me bacause of my shoulders. You know how bad my shoulder is, but I will give it my best shot. If I cannot do the 25, I will do supermans or something else that are difficult for me. Deal?

Ladies...lets make it an awesome week and have a great day every day. We are in control of our moods and ourselves. We make the choices for us and we are worth it. Stay positive everyone and keep working hard. Your weigh ins are proof that it does work. Keep drinking your water and doing your sit ups. Good luck on the push ups. They are a weak point for me, but I will give it all I got. Also keep posting something positive about yourself. It really does help. Someone give me something positive for today?

Today I really LOVE my calf muscles. I feel like I am starting to have a runners legs. I was shaving this morning and even when they were relaxed, they were really solid. It was a great feeling. I am going to be in my knee length dress in just a few days and I will get to show my legs off. I have not wanted to show off my legs in a very long times. Now I will feel confident in my dress. I am so excited.

Keep up the great work everyone. Have a great day!

Shari - Congrats on the excellent loss! You are doing so good. I like the idea of changing the ticker asa reward. Very nice. Also great job on taking better care of yourself. I am so happy to hear that! It can make a world of difference! Thanks about my eating. I totally agree with you about the fries. I would not have stopped at one so I did not start at all. I wonder what it is about sugar that sets of the cravings. I passed some of my favorite FF spots on the way home and just kept on going. I tell myself you have groceries at home and you will be mad at yourself if you stop. I am so determined to stay at goal weight or below!

Jessica - I know it is hard to fine time, but you are making time for you. You have to find or make some time for you. Some of the workouts are short. Even if you could squeeze a 10 or 15 minute one in, that would be better than not doing it. Plus if you start adding them in, then they will become a part of your routine.

Welcome teemac2: I found this club a few days ago and love it, and everyone posting. I think you will too!!

I am really excited about this club and know that I will get the end results I am looking for this time, because we are all here for each other.

I am just playing it day by day, and realizing each new day means I am just that farther away from where I started from (even though it's really been only 5 days, but who's counting? :laugh: ).

Have a great day everyone!!

I just had the greatest phone call from my husband. He passed Battle Stations and can now be called a SAILOR!!!!!! We got to talk for 55 minutes and it just made my heart feel so good. I answered the phone and he immediately began singing to me. I teared up instantly. I love that man so much. He sounded amazing and is so ready for graduation. His division is performing at graduation and he is doing drill. He is so ready for it and to see me and his family. He told me that after we leave the base we are going straight to lunch and then straight to the hotel. He said that while on base, he can escort me, but not hole my hand. He said that we can do that as long as we do not enter the Chapel. he said that there is no touching in there. he told me we will nto even venture towards the Chapel. Oh how he makes me smile. I am so happy and so excited. He is graduating in less than 3 days. I am going to enjoy every moment with him. He even has a 4 page letter to give me that day. He said that our love kept hm strong and that he could hear me in his head the whole time. We have a connection that is unbelievable. When I saw the area code I knew it was him and my heart stopped until I heard his voice. When I heard him, I got chills over my body. I know this is probably TMI, but I never knew that love like this really existed and I am absolutely blessed to know this kind of love. I wanted to talk all about him, but he wanted to know about me. Always concerned with me. I told him I reached goal weight and I could hear the excitement in his voice and it made me cry. He is my biggest supporter, my number one inspiration, and my best friend. I am extremely lucky. God is so good to me.

Okay enough of that. How is everyone else doing?

Deneen - Please do not worry. I am not going anywhere. I will be gone for a few days this week, but I will be right back at it next week. I have worked to hard to just quit this site. Now it is time to maintain it and keep working at it. This is my life stlye now and my health. I can't just quit now. Plus I have so shine some sunshine on you! I am sorry that you are having some rough days. It will get better. Take care of you and things will improve. Just a tip though. Do not weigh yourself at night ever. You will almost always be up from where you have ate and drank through out the day. Your body has not finished processing everything yet.

Shari - Have fun at our Monday night club. I can't wait to hear how you did on your eating. I know that you will do great. You have a game plan and are ready to make good choices. Good Luck.

Jessica - The excercise bike is better than nothing. You will do the pilates. I know you will. Moving and doing something is always better than nothing.

Okay now I have to have dinner and get my workout on. I still have to do the push up and sit up challenge too, but I got my water in and I have said my positive for the day. Have a great night every one. I will check back in tomorrow morning.

wtg sheri. Im proud of you and man what fantastic will power. And your such a great role model for your family at your BBQ. I wish my family would have healthier alternatives at thier get togethers.