Hey all. Hopefully you all have found your invites. Shanaber and Beeps, you have invitiations waiting, so says the group roster. Chloe says, "My invite wasn't very apparent...it was up in the right hand of the page where the little bell is" so maybe look there. I figured we'll start posting there in November/Monday. We can start a new thread each month.

I had a busy day off work. I did not run. I did Bulgarian split squats Monday and I don't think that was a good idea. Then I did 1/2 of my pilates class which was quite a bit of lower body too on Tuesday. My back and hips were really sore Tuesday night. I did go walk with Daphne about 35 minutes total yesterday and then stretched and used my therapy ball on my hips so am feeling better today.

The addition is starting to look like real rooms! We had the first coat of paint go on yesterday and met with the trim guys at lunch today to talk about our custom carpentry projects. Should be soon now! Then it's time to decorate.

Sorry not to check in with you each individually, but I have had a crazy day at work already so better get some stuff done.

Shanaber: Toes crossed we get to keep our toenails LOL.

Better: I am on lost on where the invite is...

Amy: I am also splurging this week b/c of my run on Sunday...I am starting to think I am may be feeling a bit too entitled LOL.

Yesterday was another busy day! The fun part of the day was that we accepted the house that we were offered by base housing. It is about 4 miles from where we are now, and the same distance to work (instead of going 2 up hill, we go 2 miles down the hill to the water). The house is small...well, it is to us anyway since we have been living in such a big house. The tricky part is going to get my "gym" in ...The master bedroom is funny too...there is no partition/alcove/anything that separates the bedroom from the master bath, so you walk in and BAM there is a sink in the bedroom LOL...then then a door with the toilet/shower. Hubby can't get over that LOL. But the rent is $1300 a month less than we are paying now AND utilities are included up to a certain $$....oh and we will now have central air again!

I went to running group last night and ended up walking again for 75 min. My knee was experiencing a sharp pain in the back hammy area. I got home and took a 200mg motrin and iced it for a long time. I know I brought this on myself b/c I have not stretched since my run...or ever really LOL.

Dinner was Jack n the Box Hubby made hamburgers but then called and said he thought the meat smelled off...I got home and agreed, it was definitely sour. We bought it Sunday...this is the 3rd time we have had meat spoil w/ in 3 days of purchase. I don't think it is our fridge...need to be careful with expiration dates.

Today I am having my smoothie and trying a new appetite suppressant...I normally don't use these but Hammer Nutrition sent me a bottle to try (something about them promoting their winter/off season anti-weight gain campaign...evidently they don't live in Hawaii LOL). I have another speaking engagement this afternoon and then going to go home and take 1 more day for my knee...it is 90% better this morning but not going to press my luck for Saturdays run.

Yeah, I can't find the invite either!



Measurement day is upon me! I will do it first thing tomorrow morning.

Then I lift.

Then lunch. Then a 2-hour massage. And then a halloween chocolate binge! KitKat anyone?!?!

Chelneal, sorry I missed you! I added your invite yesterday afternoon. Kelly's is there waiting too but I think everyone else has transitioned over. So we can officially move there Monday.

Happy Halloween! I'm dressed as a pregnant cheerleader. We're going to trick or treat for a little bit tonight with Daphne (she's a kitty cat) and then hand out candy and roast marshmallows over our fire bowl. It's getting cold tonight; like in the 30's with chances of flurries. Boo. Not much else planned for the weekend other than working on potty training hard core. Ugh. Have a great weekend ladies!

...gonna post in new group...

ericalynnward wrote: »

I teach group fitness, circuit, interval, really intense classes, I run, I swim once a week.....my point is I know it's all about my diet! I am addicted to food[...]

I can relate. I have competitive sports 3x per week, I swim 3x per week, I run on the weekends, and I regularly do strength training. But. I consume almost twice as much food as other girls my age.... Gonna try to stick to a plan for two weeks, and slowly change my habits!

sonofabiscuitrawr wrote: »

hello!! im 5 foot 2 and i weigh 115 pounds. i lost 17 pounds over 5 months. half of it i lost when i got flown to alaska for a job where i worked as a seafood processor for three and a half weeks doing 112 hours a week in a freezer. oi!!!

the rest of it i lost walking 11 miles a day. ive got 6 miles commute to and from work both ways and then i walk between 5 and 9 miles a day AT my job. PLUS im lifting 35-50 pound boxes all day. carrying pallets around and lugging a pallet jack around. my supervisor calls me mighty mouse!! lol

im trying to figure out how to flatten my stomach. thats the only thing ive ever been really worried about. i never expected to lose 17 pounds. im kinda interested in getting a belly wrap or something to help. would that help?

im living with a roommate right now so my diet is out of my hands. but i want to incorporate a paleo diet when i get my own place. i also wouldnt mind drinking more tea.

i have an omron pedometer that tracks my steps. i get points that go to free samples and junk which motivates me to walk more.

Don't waste your money on a wrap, what it does is dehydrates that area therefore shrinking the cells, but its only temporary. You want to lose the belly fat? Me too, but it will probably be the last thing to go. Eat at a consistent calorie deficit, and it will decrease over time. Keep lifting those boxes, and maybe hit the gym to lift heavier - that will burn the fat in the long run

ericalynnward wrote: »

I just need someone to be accountable to other than my totally ripped, totally self controlled husband. Poor guy just can't win with me. I ask him to help then yell at him for helping! I really want to get down to 115 before May 2015. My short term goal is 122 by Thanksgiving. I weighed in today at 128 and I am 5'2". I teach group fitness, circuit, interval, really intense classes, I run, I swim once a week.....my point is I know it's all about my diet! I am addicted to food, especially sugar AND coke zero. Most of my weight is in my belly, the exact spot where sugar goes and NutraSweet is attributed to building that belly fat too! Is there anyone out there who can check in with me every day and even yell at me???

First I would work your way off the Coke Zero - the artificial sweeteners are really bad for your body. They make your body think it is getting something it can work with and then it has nothing. I lost 60 pounds and the biggest (food) change I made was to stop drinking diet sodas. Start by having water or tea or something sugarless to replace just one a day and drop them over time. I no longer buy them at all - if my husband wants one he has to go out and get one and I haven't had one in over 2 years now. Once you stop drinking the diet soda you may find your sugar craving diminishes as well.
You can add me as a friend but I sorry I won't yell at you - I will however encourage you :bigsmile: