Slim in Six starting November 1st

Happy Hanukkah!!!!!!

That being said, there is nothing healthy about potato latkas but you know what, it's Hanukkah! So I'm definitely over today. And I didn't have time to do the slim but it was for good reason - they LOVED me at the audition!!!! So excited! No word on if I got the part yet but I should know by the end of the week. But it was really nice getting such positive feedback. So by the time I got home and cooked up the latkas and lit the candles and played guitar so my boyfriend could sing silly Hanukkah songs over the phone to our parents, it was too late for slimming and my back still kind of hurts so I think I'll take today off. No worries, I'll be back in it tomorrow!

Unrelated but kind of a bummer - I got a REALLY bad steam burn. It might be blistering over which I believe makes it second degree? It was a rough night last night. I was in too much pain to sleep much. Thank goodness it's better now but it looks nasty. It was sad.

Anyway, I have to go because we're opening presents and I got my boyfriend a video game he's going to want to play for the rest of the night and want my company, I'm sure.

Keep it up though everyone! You all rock!

Abtropix - Hope your daughter's presentation went well! Keep on keeping on with all that tennis! I'm so jealous it's nice enough to do outdoor sports all year where you are!

Landry - Awesome job getting through BIU. It's not too bad at all and I know you'll kick it's butt! Keep it up! And thanks so much for the recipe! I'll definitely be trying it soon and I'll report back. My boyfriend and I love our soups!

April - AWESOME weight in! It's not pretty good, it's REALLY good. And great job working out when you were tired. I love the feeling when you make a good choice like that! Keep on killing Ramp it up! You're doing awesome! Oh, and I love your ticker for the Slim.

Truhvn - I love the stories about your kids. The Xmas present thing is hilarious, I'm sure your little one won't remember anything. And just picturing you guys trying to keep all those scouts occupied... you must have been EXHAUSTED. And I'm sure your kids ADORE sleeping all in one bed. It's probably the cutest thing I've EVER heard. Keep the stories coming!


So I haven't heard anything from the theater yet but I'm not giving up hope. Even if I don't get this particular show, I really like that theater and everyone was so nice so they'll see my face again and again until they cast me in something! I'm not one for giving up. I also have a big audition for a job at a theater all spring next weekend so I'm setting my sights on preparing for that as well. But being little Red Riding Hood would be awesome. As soon as I know, I'll let you know!

Oh, and a happy surprise this morning, I weighed in just to see the Latke damage and I was down .8 lbs! That's almost an ENTIRE lb. That doesn't happen to me anymore in such a short span. I was floored. It made my ticker move so my little runner is in the flowery section of the background and that's how I feel even though it's gross and rainy out - like I'm in the middle of a meadow of flowers. Plus seeing that I have three lbs left is ridiculous. My goal is to get there by New Years. With you all and Debbie at my side, I think I'll make it :-)

My back still hurts a bit but I don't want to take off from slimming today so I'll just have to be extra careful. And my burn is looking much better - no blistering yet so I think it is safe to say that it is a first degree burn which means I can more or less leave it alone. Which is great because my new insurance doesn't kick in until the new year. I NEED to have a safe December!

Alright, I'm off. I PROMISE, if I hear anything about the show, I'll post ASAP. Thanks for all your warm support and wishes, you guys are amazing. Tonight is matzo ball soup night (tradition in my family for the second night of Hanukkah) which is much healthier than latkes so my body will be happier. Happy slimming!

Hey All,

Been so busy and stressed out this whole weekend. I've been eating ok and walking a TON but haven't sat down (stood up?) to a workout since Thursday. But tomorrow is the start of a new week and with it comes new dedication. My goal is just to do a DVD for an hour every day. I'll probably start with Burn it Up, jump around to some of my 10 minute workout DVDs, look around on Netflix for something new, scout some Turbo Jam, anything. I just need variety to keep myself going. I know I'll get there.

No word on the callback yet. I think it went well but you never know. I'm trying not to get my hopes up but I always do, it's who I am. I like that I care so much about everything I do and it stinks when you're in a business that eats those kinds of people alive. So I go into everything with all of my heart and try my hardest to focus on the next thing instead of sweating the outcome. I've found it helps to try and look at each experience not by the outcome, but how I felt doing it. Oh but it's so hard sometimes!

I would definitely be into trying some p90x. I have to look into it a little bit more - is it a mapped out system like the slim (you do a certain workout for a few days, then another for more days and so on) or is it more self directed? I have no idea. I've also been thinking of just making up my own schedule for January that combines all the workouts I own now (Slim, 30 Day Shred, p90x, ten minute workouts, insanity...) so that I do something different almost every day. I think it might be interesting. Either way, I want to do it with you all :-)

Oh yes, and send updates if you have them and haven't done so already. I'll probably post the chart tomorrow afternoon.

Hope all is well, more later!

Ok so here we go, Day 2!


Day: 2
DVD: 10 Minute Solution: Kickbox Bootcamp
Favorite Part: "Arm and Shoulder Sculptor"
Comments: So this one is a much higher intensity then yesterday and I liked it. At first I hated Keli (the instructor) but I ended up really liking how down to earth she was. There is nothing more annoying than a peppy DVD instructor. I've never done kickboxing before and I had a good time. I was a little bored when they showed the moves for the first 10 minutes (though I was sweating by the end of it) but by the time it got to "Fat-Burning Blast" I was fully engaged and sweating up a storm. Definitely a better DVD then yesterday, I'd have to rate it a 7/10.

Truhvn - In case you haven't noticed, I ALWAYS write a book. Sometimes twice a day. :-) So keep on writing as much as you'd like! Burn it up will get easier! And hopefully your back will stay in tact. Just be REALLY careful on the standing ab work when you get there. I mean REALLY careful. Tae Kwon Do sounds awesome. I had a friend growing up who was really into it and I used to go to some of his matches or whatever you call em :-P. Lots of respect for that stuff, I hope you can get it going again! And what a great way to spend time with the hubby! I'm not sure where to look for CE as I downloaded mine online TOTALLY LEGALLY. The advantages of having a computer nerd boyfriend :-). Maybe try amazon? Walmart? And I LOVE "From Debbie to Dynamite!!!"

April - We all have down days, don't let it get you too discouraged. You still lost a total of an inch in one week. I think that's a pretty HUGE accomplishment. Especially from your arms! That's the hardest area to lose inches on my body, so I'm totally jealous of your success. You hear me? SUCCESS :-)

Daisy - I've since moved on from BIU (as you can tell) and I feel like I'm still getting in the workout I want. I hate being bored and I don't think exercise has to be boring so don't force yourself to do something you're finished with. Search around, find something fun until the new year starts and we CE together! I'm so excited :-)

landry - I miss you girl! I tried the tofu pudding and LOVED it. I used sugar free maple syrup and the recipe counter said it only comes out to about 50 calories per 1/2 cup serving (which was plenty for me - I felt full!). I even gave some to my boyfriend and didn't tell him it was anything different then chocolate pudding and he loved it. He actually finished it (so I'll have to make more tonight...) and was so shocked when I told him it was mostly tofu. He hates the stuff :-) So thanks!



Tonight is Hanukkah day 7 and as tradition dictates, it's the second latke night. I've done really well today (may actually have just burned the only calories I ate today) and while I didn't get my run in today like I would have liked (darn sun sets so early in the winter) I am feeling good. I can pace myself. I can do this. I also make some delicious Brussels sprouts and some hard boiled eggs so I have healthy things to snack on this week. Yeay for planning! Hope all is well and you are all still brainstorming new names for our forum, checking out ChaLEAN to see if you'd be interested, and getting in all the exercise your little hearts desire!