Today Show Club! (Everyone Always Welcome)

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.

Shari, I'd love that salsa recipe too. Sounds dee-lish!! Hope you all had a great day )

Howdy Friends, Qucik run down..I am feeling pretty amazing today althought the busy day..Let me just give you a run down of my day yesterday..

315 am 425 am ate breakfast and got dressed headed to gym/made kiddos and my lunches
425-5 am waited for gym to open
5-6:20 worked out 10.5 miles done on machines
6:20-7:05 got ready for work and got daughter ready for school
7:05-7:30- droppped both kiddos off at 2 different shool on oppisite ends of the town..
7:30-8:00 ate after workout breakfast
8:00-2:00 worked and snacked at worked ( all healthy)
2:00-2:30 ate salad
2:30-3:00 waited for daughter to get off bus and ate my favorite treat of the day..weight watchers ice cream
3:00-4:00 got dinner ready, did homework with daughter
4:00-5:20 hit the gym for more cardio and weights as I didnt do walking group last night(we were to busy)
5:30-6:00pm headed to sons school for open house
6:00-8:00 was at open house changing classes like he does and meeting his teachers
8:00pm- thinking yeah I am tired been up since 315 ready for bed.
8:10 I get home and my wonderful honey says hey we need to go to staples for filing cabinets. I said am tired he said I havent seen you all day come on.. I said ok..
8:10pm-10:00 running around with him..Does he know what time I get up!!

Anyways I know that alot and ya'll never wanted to hear.. But today is pretty much same thing on tap other then daughter has open house tonight and son has scrimmage game!! Oh and I am off so I will be cleaning all day I am pretty excited about that though for some awful god reason..

Shari- I am super proud of you girlie,, that is amazing.

Bobbie- I am so glad to be able to call you my best friend, you keep my drive in me and keep me grounded when I wanna give up..thanks

Gail- You will get a scale when you can, just keep pressing on, we have faith in you.

Robin- welcome back, glad to see you are on here.

Deneen- Thign will get better, saying a littel prayer for you now.

Marcie- I am so happy for your mom, will keep happy thoughts for her today

Kim- Welcome so glad you are here to join us on out new lifestlye..notice I didnt say diet..

Jessica- The bike is better then nothing, I love to use the bike at the gym thinks thats what I am doing today as a matter of fact..
You could start with bringing new healthy stuff to the party and other people may follow..

Me as ya'll noticed in my post..I didnt do sit ups or push-ups I promise I will catch up on them today..since I am off and all.. but know I do get my water in everyday..its all I drink..

Next monday I have decided to live my life..I told myself after I got to goal weight I was not pashing up on hoildays or celebrating that I am around.. So we are having a bbq, probably not the best food options but will make healthier choices..

Well gotta go make kids lunches and get dressed..I am feeling pretty spectacular today!!!

Good morning ladies. Sorry for the late post. Work is crazy today. This is my last day for a week. I got to keep my butt in gear today. I have to leave on time for my mani/pedi appointment. Last night I got an hour workout in. I wanted to do more, but with all the phone calls I did not have time. I did my 25 sit ups and 15 push ups was all I could handle. I did 10 supermans since I could not finish the push ups. I was under calories for yesterday and I got all my water in. I could not sleep last night because I was so excited, but I still got up at 4:20. I did an hour workout this morning and the 25 sit ups. I was only able to do 10 push ups this morning. So I added 15 supermans and a set of 12 sumos and 12 surrenders. Push ups are a very weak point for me. I have a bad shoulder and I just cannot manage to do that many. I am giving it my best, but when I hear my shoulder pop then I am done.

Marcie - I think I have a special talent for making you cry! I love sharing our story! He was so funny because he just went thru boot camp and he wants to talk about me. He asked me about my weight and when I told him I hit goal weight, you could hear the joy in his voice and his pride. It made me cry! He has went thru all kinds of H*** and he is proud of me. It was sweet and funny all at once. I am glad you liked the salad at Chili's. Did you get the guiltless dressing? If you have the regular dressing it is twice the calories. I am glad your mom is doing okay. Good luck with every thing today. Fingers crossed and a prayer said that she continues to recover and every thing goes well today. I am super proud of you for staying on track with all that you have on your plate. Keep it up lady!

Shari - Awesome job last night. One piece of cheese that was not in your plan is really good. I have had peach mango salsa before and it is delicious! My MIL makes it and serves it with the blue chips. Yummy! Again, really great job.

Jessica - I hope you enjoy the book. At least you are walking to get it. I am the same way when it comes to reading. If the book is wonderful, I just let it consume me. I have been known to read a book in one day and cut myself off from everyone. Books are an escape for me. If I have had a bad day, there is nothing like curling up with a great book and slipping into someone elses world for a bit. I hope you enjoy it.

Gail - Keep on hanging in there with us. Are you still playing super mom and cleaning like crazy?

Robin - How are you doing on meeting your goal for the theme park?

Deneen - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your FIL. I have witnessed what cancer can do to someone and it breaks my heart. I hope that everything goes well with the specialist today. I can see why you have had so much on your plate lately. Wonderful job on the loss. I am very proud of you. I do the same thing with my scale. I think it is playing with me some mornings and I keep stepping on it. I have a bit of OCD when it comes to certain things myself. Stay positive today and know that you are in our thoguhts.

Kim - We are very happy to have you on this thread. Continue to post with us.

Tamara - Thanks ma'am! I do what I can. lol Seriously though, I am just as happy to have you as my best friend. There have been times where it would have been easier to give up, but somehow we always find the strength and courage to push forward. Life is all about choices and this is our choice. We choose to be healthy and to control our lives. Look at how many people you have inspired. I know it is hard and a lot of the people we know just don't get it, but I do girl. I am always here for you. You help me just as much too. There have been days that I have blown your phone up because I have felt weak and my emotions were controlling me, but you were always patient with me and helped me to stay on track. Thanks for everything. Now I get to go and show my DH that all the hard work has paid off. Thanks for the double workouts and all the positive energy you send my way.

FYI - Tamara hardly ever takes a nap. She is super woman and on the go for most of her day. I don't think she knows how to sit still for very long.

My positive for the day is...I saw sparkle in my eyes today! It has been lacking in luster the past couple of weeks, but it is back today! I can see joy and life when I look at them and it is an awesome feeling! Today is going to be another great day!

I hope everyone stays on track and have a wonderful day! Sorry if I left anyone out too.

OMG its so hotand humid today Im sweating by just sitting here lol Atleast I think that means I can sweat away the sodium im gonna eat today lol. I might not go to the library since its WOW so hot. Im still debating on it lol. So we have one more subject and handwriting but man its so hot, I may try to get science in in the living room since we only have a/c in there.

I need alittle vent here soo sorry if I post too much lol Can you tell I am a SAHM with just little kid interactions lol. Anyways so the county fair is this weekend. Its a huge deal, they are one of the biggest fairs in the state I think it is. Thye have a whole website and everything. So I decided we were gonna go saturday. I told my husband all weekend that we were going. He calls me today to ask if I called the dr to get him an apt sat morning and then tells me he just remembered that his dad is having a party for his brother (who lives outa state with the military) on saturday so try and make his apt as early as possible! I said uhh hello the fair and the only time the demo derby is there is saturday night and Alex would just love to see it. So he starts saying he can't just stiff his brother and blah blah. Now here is the thing that totally has got me peeved. His brother is a POS literaly. He could care less about my husband and about my kids. I know he doesnt like me but that goes way far back from the first time we met (he hated that I took away his only friend from him, my husband). He was in town a few months ago and I went out on a limb and told my MIL (she wantd to get pics of her kids done) that if she made an appointment at the picture studio I go to thats a bout 35 minutes from me towards her house I would meet them there and we could all have dinner together. So that was the plan untill his brother said he would rather go to dave and busters which was way far from my house. He could care less to his only niece and nephew and he hasnt seen them since my almost 3 year old was 4 months old and even then he didnt care about being near us. It just makes me mad that he drops our plans to go spend time with someone who seriously doesn't care about his family. And he always likes to say bad things about me and since they will be at his dads house its gonna be a big hate on Jessica party, grrrr. Of course my husband defends me but it still irks me the stupid comments that he makes. When I was pregnant with our daughter his brother was convincing him to leave me adn that I was a lazy POS. It was insane. Of course that was before my husband got help for his PTSD. ok vent over lol So Im hoping that sunday the monster trucks atleast will be at the fair since my son is all boy and loves trucks.