Marie- You may want to make your traditional beans, some hard boiled eggs, some greens you like etc. and put them into mason jars. I've been prepping this way since December and it's really helped get me through the times when I don't have the energy or focus or time to cook. It's all measured out with nutrients/calories I need. Things last a bit longer this way too and can be heated if needed. Shame to not get a little more help at home, but we do what we gotta do sometimes.

Connie- You're ready for the next stage. I'm excited to see the steady movement again, now that you've reset your body.

Becky & Esther you both just blow me away with the activity, amazing how much you guys are doing all.the.time!

Faye - Travel is something I've never really got around to, although those areas always look so beautiful. I have a colleague going to Thailand and India this November, so excited for her. I'm going to do a small trip to New Orleans, going to be tricky to stay on track there food wise.

So many people... I'm reading along, every word, promise.

One of my weight loss friends ran a 31k in 4 hrs 40 mins this weekend. In Arizona. He's already lost 116 pounds and just continues to amaze me what he is doing with his body! I'm not ready for that.

Tomorrow is an official weigh in day for me and I have a book on the way to help me get started with core work. I'm hoping to take myself to MY next level. I really want to be "Fit by 50."

So I have a burning question of the day........ Once again I was gone for almost 11 hours today. Why are we called Stay-At-Home Moms?

Esther

Good morning, misfit losers! Happy Tuesday!

Marie..glad you had a good day and hope you are feeling better.

Eninad..you have such a refreshing attitude about this process! It so helps when we realize that our level is different from others.

Janice..I am so happy it was only 4.4 pounds, too, and hope that my body will cooperate this time around.

Nancy..how are you doing?

Esther..you are so busy!

Steph..yes, the summer has flown by! I am looking forward to fall!

Cristina...HI!!

Becky..when will it slow down for you so you can get back to your routine?

Yesterday was a good day. I managed to eat exactly what was on my menu, drank plenty of water, had a light morning exercise session, and spent a good bit of the overnight getting rid of a lot of water weight! It feels great to have order return in my life!

This morning I have had another light cardio session and need to get breakfast now. Make it a great day, losers! Stay strong!

Connie

@Eninad - traveling is one of my favorite past times - probably explains why I've been in Singapore for the past 3 and a bit years ;-)

I would love to work and live in the US maybe that will be on my list next!! It will definitely be a lot nearer for family to visit

Faye

The scale whispered sweet nothing into my ear today. "Eninad you have just earned a ticket to ONDERLAND."

Yea! 198.8, I am never leaving numbers that start with "1".

I should get my strength book today and will take the next actions to continue the drop. 60 more to go before maintenance.

Eninad-Congratulations on reaching onderland, I took a picture of my weighing when I reached onderland. It is a special day for you, you should be proud of yourself for all of your hard work. Janice

@Eninad..that has got to be the most wonderful achievement ever!! Congrats!

Hello from beautiful NW Washington where the poodles are much happier with the cooler weather and want to walk even more than usual.

Barbie

Hello, ladies! I miss you all! I haven't read everything but skimmed the last two pages a little. @Eninad CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Marie, Lean Cuisines are pretty tasty, and they have some good meat-free options. I've had a few Smart One's meals lately too that were good, also meat-free.
I hope everyone is doing well! Staying cool and keeping active, I hope.
I'm drowning in homework these days, College Mathematics is pulling me under the deep end. They doubled up the course for it, we have an online version to do and a written/paper version to do. It's way too much and it's killing any momentum I might have started with. I want to focus on the studies I'm there for, and not so much math, but that's not the way they're doing things. And there's so much "busy work" and trick questions in everything, it's crazy.
We were supposed to having closing on our house tomorrow, but due to the bank requiring the septic be the image of perfection, we were pushed past our date, and now our loan application is expired and we'll be doing it allll over again. Not sure when the next closing date will be.
My husband and I will be going to Tennessee with my sister and brother-in-law this weekend, so that will be a lot of fun!
I haven't lost any more weight, I've actually gained a pound or two. My eating has been hit-and-miss lately, and I've changed my workout to just P90X instead of all the running, etc. I may not be getting thinner but I think I'm gaining some muscle(not weight-wise, but visually), which makes me happy. I look forward to getting the keys to our house, because if I'm distracted and kept busy(moving), I forget to eat. Haha. Or atleast I'll be burning some extra calories.

Have a happy hump-day!!!

-Rachel