Motivation, Success and Frustration Sharing!

Yes I did make it! I did laps in the pool for an hour and I am so glad I went!

Jen, Shy has an under the desk bike that she uses all the time.

@Rachel0778 - what a great goal to have and well done with the baggy trousers, that's a good victory and reminder that you are on the right track
@MFPJVAL - it is so hard when you don't see the number move but remember that it's not all about the weight and that's really great feedback from your trainer. It sounds like you are doing so well so keep it up and you will get to where you want to be.
@FitEqualsSmile - hope you enjoyed the meal with your father in law. That's a long way to go for a meal - good for you for making the effort knowing that he enjoys it. My father in law is on his own now but is a 4-5 hour drive away depending on traffic and it's hard - it is far more than just a quick pop to visit him, particularly now when we have to plan and pack for the little one as well!
@JenHul - love the meme, sums up exactly how I felt yesterday. I'm so glad today is Friday - why is it that when you work a short week, it feels soooooo much longer??
@ngolden3320 - no experience of the teenage years (yet!) but feel your pain, I'm not sure I'll always have the ability to keep my mouth shut! What do you mean by getting her temps?
@goonietime - well done you, I'm looking forward to going swimming tomorrow!
@CariTJR - I've fallen off the wagon myself and you have so much more justification given the month you've had. Don't sweat it - tomorrow (or today ) is another day and you'll get back on track over time.

So, so glad it's Friday - the sun is shining and we've got a busy weekend in prospect. Two play dates for Alistair (one at ours and one at someone elses house) - he has far more of a social life than me!! Swimming tomorrow afternoon and somewhere along the line I need to find the time to do some batch cooking for Alistair's meals. Oh and I have a herb planter in the garage which needs weather proofing so that I can put it in the garden and actually grow some herbs in it. Have a good day all!

My second day dressed and out. I'm on my way to a Melt class this morning to ease into activity after a week of recuperating from a cold.

Welcome Newcomers, keep posting!

@MFPJVAL I agree that taking measurments sounds like a great idea! I haven't budged on the scale but my pants are a lot looser. The scale really doesn't tell the whole picture

@FitEqualsSmile How was the magical doughnut? Was it everything you were hoping for and more?

@jkhoffe My friend used to have one and loved it. Apparently they sell them online at Target for a pretty reasonable price. I agree with the fitbit article. I can get pretty obsessive about things which is why I don't have a fitbit, but it works well for people who are less obsessive than I am.

@CariTJR Don't worry too much. You're easing back into the routine this week and there's bound to be bumps! Just think of all the progress you made with running already! I would totally mass murder people without coffee

@janetay01 Sounds like you have a busy weekend planned! I hope you both have fun at all the playdates

Tonight a local bar is doing a zumba and buti yoga night. My friend and I are making a girls night out of it and I am so excited! I am all about wearing workout gear and tennis shoes to the bar and having wine with yoga Hope you all have a fantastic weekend!

nice job Nichole, awesome NSV

Good morning people. It's Saturday. That means most of you are home from work. So...I am here to tell you to:

Go for a walk
go to the gym
dig in your garden
plant a tree
get on your bike
turn on that Zumba DVD
do something - anything
but get going no matter what.
You always feel better AFTER you do it, even if you didn't feel like doing it in the first place.
Besides...
You could be here in an hour....