200+ Hot For Halloween!

Amy - Congratulations to your brother! I am so happy for him, and for you! That has got to be hard, but it's awesome that he has such a good support system.

Kendal - Good luck with the house! I hope that things work out the way you hope for them to. And the husky pic was adorable, lol. I know I liked it on FB, but huge congrats on your run!!!

Rikki - I'm sorry that your husband has to go, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. *Hugs*

Jenn - I would never be able to do no sweet so I applaud you...! I am impressed and good luck with TOM.

Nava - I totally feel you about that illness. My asthma was flared up a couple weeks ago when I had pneumonia and I couldn't for the life of me find any of my old inhalers because it's been so long since I've needed it and after a panicked search, gave up and went back into the doctor ASAP for a new prescription. No bueno. I'm happy to hear that you're feeling better though!

Jessi - I recently had one of those frustrating days at work myself. I feel ya. *Hugs* No apologizing for venting though! The bunnies are ADORABLE!!! How could Boss Man not think so?! He must be crazy... :laugh: I also saw that story on FB and LOVED it. Although I do want to be thin and *keyword* HEALTHY, I do believe in too thin and that is pushed upon us. I'm sorry to here about how awfully you were treated by your ex. You don't deserve that, no one does, and I'm so glad you found someone that treats you so well.

Hosanna - That's exciting. My gym offers free classes and I've been working up the nerve to try a Zumba class. They also offer Yoga classes so maybe I'll work my way up to that. Lol. I do have a Wii though, so I might just look into getting that! I'm much more comfortable learning within the confines of my home... :laugh: I've been living with a herniated disc, degenerative disc disease, and fybromyalgia since I was 11. Yup. Sweet, right? Lol. So it'd be awesome if I could find some way to manage it. Also, you can get something called kwickstop at most pet stores. It's made for "cut-too-short-nails." In a pinch, corn starch, baking soda/powder, or flour are known to do the trick. Sorry to hear about the traumatizing incident though.

Sarah (WnT) - My thoughts and prayers continue to be with your friend. When you said some people think stay at home moms don't do anything, but others know better, I had to laugh because it's so true! I've been told many times (usually by my daughter's father), that I do nothing. So I totally know what you mean. And potty trained at 2?! I can only hope for such a miracle with my 13 month old... :laugh:

Annette - I'm so impressed with you. Someday I'll work my way up to goals like yours. You're doing a great job! :happy:

Katheryne - I feel ya on the anxiety condition. I think the pacing counts though.

Pam - I KNOW, RIGHT?! They're everywhere! Roflmao.

Lacey - Gracie just cracks me up! I'm to the point where I don't want Charlotte to grow up (so totally dreading the "no" and "mine" stage), but the little things like that make me look forward to it. :laugh:

Bobbie - Did you try the Zumba class?? What did you think?

I think that catches me up with everyone! And guess what? Tomorrow's DAY 7 without a cigarette! And I made it to the gym Tuesday and Wednesday and have my last personal training session tomorrow. So I'm pretty much on course!!!...

Except for the celibacy vow. *Sigh* Totally messed up situation although I should have known better.

*TMI ALERT*

Tim and I slept together the first night we met after repeated "no"s because I don't do one night stands. He insisted he didn't either (obviously he was right...) and after quite a bit of smooth talk, manipulating, whatever you wanna call it he worked some sort of voodoo magic that convinced me it was ok. Fast forward to yesterday - I went over to his place to see him with the little one. (Remember, despite everything, we are still pretty good friends...as f*cked up as that is.) Everything was just fine, no problem. She laid down for a nap and we went out into the living room. I on one side reading my book, he on the other watching youtube videos on his phone. Whatevs, right? So he starts doing his stupid boy thing where he turns into a 12 year old and thinks it's cute to flirt by throwing things at me (insert eyeroll here) and I knew what he was getting at. I shot him a glare, told him to knock it off, and he went back to his videos and me to my book. A while passed, I got to a part in my book (a murder mystery) and decided I needed to take a break. So I got up, got some water, came back to the living room and grabbed the couch pillow and pretended to suffocate him, asking for any tips on hiding his body. (Yea, we're weird, lol). We joked around for a bit before he threw me off the couch and pinned me. Started off jokingly until it just kept going...and once again "no" was foreign to him. He kept telling me to give him a better reason than my "celibacy kick" and he would stop. After about 15 minutes of arguing and fighting with him, I gave up. ARGH. Normally, this wouldn't be TOO big of a deal other than frustrating. I still feel like I'm at an in-control, level headed mindset. But I know he took advantage of me. And even during, there was the little voice in the back of my head knowing I wanted to anyways, hell I still love the man (even against my own better judgement. If only those feelings could actually be controlled). Now my biggest problem is that I was having problems with my IUD. I had it removed 2 weeks ago. I am not on birth control. Can anyone say FML???

Sorry for this probably rather inappropriate rant. Just don't have a whole heckuva lotta people I could talk to about it. :embarassed:

Quick pop in to weigh in... ... drumroll please... .... ... *******159.8********* :drinker: :bigsmile:

Yeah. I'm really really happy. That puts me at 80 total pounds lost. 10-15 more to go, baby.

Consequently, when I started on MFP, my original goal was 160, and at the time I didn't think that was possible. I'm flyin' pretty high today, girls. I wouldn't be here without you. Love you all!

Yeah Kerry!!! Yeah Bobbie!!! You both are doing fantastic!!!

I am weighing in at the same number

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192.75

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Plyo - OMG ... I think I might die!!! Just kidding. I really liked it although my knees may yell at me tomorrow. They don't like high impact things. Now to get on with my day I love Fridays!!!

I know... Messy. Just crossing every appendage that everything works out ok and I hop right back on my fancy little bandwagon. I was content there, lol.

Kerry - CONGRATS!!! I've been feeling like 170 is unattainable, but you are such an inspiration! What you have been able to do is amazing and I'm so happy for you! :happy:

Happy Friday, ladies! I've been out & about all day so this was my first chance to get on here and check in with you all.

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Weigh in: 190

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It's 3 pounds down from last weigh in but still 2 pounds over where I was when I left for vacation so I'm kinda "meh" about it.

Rain: Crack wraps are super-simple. You take whatever wrap or tortilla type thing that floats your boat, smear it with hummus (I make my own, a lot of people here use store-bought), sprinkle it with cheese (or veggie shreds) and wrap it up and grill it in a frying pan that's been sprayed with some cooking spray. That's it! Easy peasy and super yummy.

Crystal: I echo what Kendal said.

Kendal: Enjoy Uncle Kracker!!!

Victoria: Plyo kicks my booty EVERY single time. But then I feel awesome for getting through it.

Bobbie: Awesome loss this week!!!

Kerry: I bow down to your awesomeness!! You inspire me EVERY single day. I'm so happy to see you reach your goals as it makes me feel like I can totally DO this thing. Thanks for being so awesome. Hot stuff.

Tasha: Enjoy your weekend, sounds like fun!

So I was walking through the mall as The Kid and The Hubbs were getting their hair cut today and a group of dudes totally checked me out. It made me happy. Have a good day!

Kendal - We must have posted at the same time. I do know what you mean. I've given the wishy washy no before, I think that's why he didn't believe me. I feel like crap about this situation because I don't know what to think... Honestly. I said no and meant it. And have bruises to show for it. That's the confusing part. But then eventually I caved. Or am I justifying his actions? I don't know and I'm a mental bundle of confusion. We talked afterwards and he apologized and admitted to not believing me and said it'd never happen again if I was really serious. So I guess I don't know, I'm not as worried about a repeat occurrence now.

I make all of my decisions for my daughter, that's why I want to be healthy and teach her how to eat right. That's why I quit smoking. And that's why I started my celibacy kick. Even if I'm doing this alone, I want her to know it's not ok for a man to treat her that way. In essence, I just want her to have everything I didn't have... :embarassed:

Kendal: I super- that you're willing to be Crystal's celibacy sponsor. You are awesome!

Crystal: I'd take Kendal up on the celibacy sponsor thing. She's pretty awesome.

Pam: mmmm ...cake.... I'm so happy you're gonna try the P90X!!!

Thanks girls for all the positive words of encouragement! You all inspire me every day to try harder and be better, so thanks.

Crystal, ditto to all that Kendal said. Isn't she smart and fantastic?! And you better take her up on the celibacy sponser business. She'll be super duper helpful.

Kendal, you are adorable. I love love love your glasses. And I adore you running. How's your foot responding? You haven't mentioned it so I assume its good, and that makes me super duper happy for you.

Pam, mmm cake mmm cake mmm cake. Yum. I'm SO EXCITED that you're gonna try P90X. Don't be scared. Know that you can take breaks and modify, modify, modify. You'll do awesome! Good luck on beating the cold... those are no fun.

Amy, of course you got checked out at the mall. You are smokin'! And those other 2 pounds are gonna come right off, especially since you've started busting out P90X again.

Tasha, I have mad amounts of Kauai envy right now. I've never been... I spend a week on Honolulu with my best friends family (they took me for free b/c her dad had a business conference). Chris and I almost went to Kauai for own honeymoon, but d@mn its expensive! Have fun!

Hosanna, nice weigh in girlie! Keep it up!

Katheryne, glad you enjoyed the link. I have developed a minor obsession with reading on health and nutrition.

Hailie, ****waves**** hi girlie! Glad you're still around, catch up when you can! We miss your youthful spunk!

Rain, I hope your brother is alright! That's stressful! Happy early birthday to Brody and enjoy his party this weekend!

Victoria, woot for plyo! I totally have a love/hate relationship with that, cuz its such a pain (literally), but you always feel like such a rockstar when its done. I'm happy you did it and I hope your knees/joints are nice to you tomorrow.

Bobbie, hellz yeah woman!!! :drinker: :flowerforyou: Cheers to you and your amazing loss. 200s are so close, you will be there in no time! You really are doing awesome!

K. caught up. Nothing else crazy to report here, just excited for the weekend to get here. I have to work til 7 tonight so Chris and I are staying in, which is good cuz I can keep cals in check at home, especially since tomorrow will more than likely be a bust. Oktoberfest mahem headed my way! (that is after I run 6-8 miles in the morning).

oh wow, an awesome congrats to almost everyone on the board. Especially (but not limited to) Bobbie, Kerry, Kendal. I'm sure there are more, but my note taking was kind of lax this morning.

Crystal--I've so been there, I'm sure most of us had. I'm sure must everyone agrees that you can vent whenever you need to. A very firm no is in order for the next time. Guys can be a little simple minded when it comes to certain physical aspects. The pillow to the head probably confused him. (I throw things at her when I want to get laid, so if she horses around with me, she must want to get laid.--even the most intellegent of men use 12-year-old logic when it suits them). Anyway, I'll step down and not nag. Just know that we all love ya.

Tasha---you are one busy girl. Do you ever have time to sleep? As for the snorkeling, I am so jealous. That is one of my absolute fav things to do. Unfortunatly we don't get to do that kind of thing up here. Or at least I don't, just a little chilly in my opinion

as for me. So far so good, the scale seems to keep inching downward. I'll do my official weigh in on Monday, I always seem to be at my lowest on Monday morning, I'm hoping my ounce a day loss will turn into two or three ounce a day loss over the weekend.

-Katheryne

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And this, to go with the dress, because its absolutely freaking fab!

Victoria - It's been around 70 here, too, and I'm loving it.

Hailie - <333 I've missed you! Hopefully all your business is on the up side, at least!

Tasha - Wow, sounds like you've been one busy bee, lady! Holy goodness. I think it's awesome you tutor at the homeless shelter.

Crystal - Boss Man is a dogs-only person. :P At least he tolerates me bringing fuzzy/feathered little guys down here from time to time. And honestly, as bad as the ex was, I never would have met Nerd without him. I'm a firm believer in everything working out for a reason, and it does seem like things are improving, so I'll take it. Maybe I just needed bad *kitten* to make me appreciate that while things are sometimes hard now, they're so much better than they were. -hugs- I may not be the best for giving advice on things like this, but it seems like maybe only letting him see the little one when she's awake, then leaving, or meeting up in public places would be a really, really big improvement; that way situations like that can't happen. I'm really sorry that it happened, and especially that you're not on birth control. I think it's common to justify their actions afterward; you said no, you meant it, and he didn't respect that.

Kerry - Gratz on being under 160!

Kendal - Yay for being her celibacy sponsor! And I think we have the same glasses.

Sarah - Yay for less than 180! Great job!

It's cold and rainy out today; I love it, and it sucks I'm stuck inside. Fortunately, it looks like we'll be having highs of mid-to-high 60's for the next week at least, so we're finally out of the 90's! YAY!

I walked my *kitten* off last night taking pictures of some local bands performing. It was so much fun, but our street lights are orange, so all my pictures need serious color correction, and I'm soooo not feeling it since it was for my own enjoyment, not really for work (though I'll share the pics on their FB to give us an "official presence" at these things). I did approach a guy last night about being on our Live show; it took me half an hour to convince myself it was acceptable to talk to a stranger, but my coworker who does the show was pretty happy this morning that I did.

Today is my long day for work; I also just realized that instead of ordering 50 Christmas cards this morning, I accidentally ordered 100. Way to go, eh? And initially, I wasn't going to send them to everyone because they're not very "traditional," and I'm not sure my grandparents are going to think they're awesome... but I may as well, with this many spares. Maybe some of them will turn into Christmas ornaments, too. (BTW! Want a Christmas card? Message me your address! I love to send cards.)

I miss one day, one day and there are so many pages to catch up with. I Love It!!!!

Not going to be able to respond to all but just a few things:

Sarah: yeah for 'goodbye' 180's - hope you get somoe more sleep

Kendal: you have totally cracked that running and I am so pleased for you that Mr Reunion is joing you in the Warrier Dashes - yeah for supportive partners

Kerry: you lost again - hurrah - don;t be too hard on yourself when you have a plateua moment - you are an inspiration

Lacey: hopefully I have unlocked my diary - which reminds me - I must fill it in - let me know when you are onto yours.

Pam: sorry for giving the wrong impression - The Moon Walk is just that - a walk, but it covers the course of the London Marathon

Jessi: looking forward to those new pictures of your bunnies

Crystal: I am with those who suggest a trip for the morning after pill if you wish to make sure that there are no mishaps - concerning to hear the evening ended with bruising and suggest that you both a) take Kendal up on her offer and b) speak with Tim and agree a word that he will accept if no isn't good enough - on re-reading that it sounds a bit 'matronly' bot the intent but can't think of any other way of putting it. Also thanks for your ongoing support re my goals - very appreciated.

Victoria: you said at one point that logging food really helped you - just a thought......

Krisitna: you are still not around girlie.........if you are being too hard on yourself, stop and think about how you wer 1 - 2 years ago, not earlier this year, it is the big picture that counts xx

As for me - not too good a day yesterday - missed lunch, had no tea planned - Hubby suggested 'chip shop' but while amanging to resist that did not manage to come up with much of an alternative. Going to give myself the tick tho (I did turn down chips!!!!)
So currently 12/13 for food choices, reading and exercise (cycled c.2 1/2 miles uphill yesterday - I know that means 2 and 1/f wer down hill but who's counting!!!) and dropped to 10/13 for productivity - not looking good.

NSV: out for lunch today with hubby - chose lowest calorie dish - chicken with jacket pot and veg - and turned down ice-cream. The real victory howevder, is that I found I enjoyed my lunch. I could taste every mouthful and pick out all of the different tastes - I didn't realise I had lost that until now.

Kerry- yes, my foot is better. It only gets slightly tender if I walk barefoot or in flip flops for several days straight and since it's now too cold for flip flops, I haven't had any pain in a while. Actually my left knee was feeling a little wonky the first 5 minutes or so of jogging but it faded away and was all good after that.


Nava- Yes, I keep this Happy Bunny hoodie at my desk constantly. (I seriously think it's only been home twice to get washed, and it's been here about 3 years.) It says "I'm not bossy, I'm just right" Very work appropriate, if I do say so myself lol

Congrats to all the ladies with losses!!! We have a lot of big numbers this week!!

Sarah - love that dress! I wanted to get one too..but figured I'd better be a bit frugal and then ended up buying the peacock bracelet anyways! LOL. We go all out for our Christmas party, so my goal is to ge tmy *kitten* into that dress and have it drape properly - which means I need to keep running, gotta lose some more inches. Though it could totally fit now, you never know with dresses. Congrats on the loss!

Nava - yeay for baking, what recipes are you guys going to try? I want to find a recipe (today) to make some homemade granola bars since Gracie loves those things for breafkast.

Kendal - I have a sweater and a vest here in a drawer at work..never know which I am going to need to wear.

Annette - yeay for tasting the food, that is so great!

Amy - way cool on the dudes checking you out.

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Well, on the bright side at least I'm back to my starting weight. *sigh* Only down from here!

Thank you ladies, for all of your support. Kendal, you should send me your number. In crisis mode, I'd definitely call you but I'm definitely a texter.

My best friend suggested the morning after pill. She has some, ironically that I gave her because Planned Parenthood gave them to me and I wasn't going to use them. Even though I know 48 hours isn't too long to wait, I don't think I could do it. I know everyone has their own opinions and I always respect that, but to me, it'd feel too much like an abortion and I just can't do that... I guess maybe I'm a little too worried. I mean, the IUD thins the lining of the uterus, it doesn't stop ovulation. So probably pretty unlikely that it's all back to normal 2 weeks later, right? Or am I rationalizing again? Argh. Even my doctor was surprised to hear I've been getting periods like clockwork because they usually stop altogether, so I don't freakin' know... Welcome to my nightmare

I guess I don't know how to explain it. I don't wanna call it the dreaded "r" word, cuz it doesn't seem right. I mean, I never said yes, but stopped saying no eventually. At one point it did get scary. He wasn't listening to me, anything I had to say, or any of our formerly chosen safe cues when I really mean "that's enough". And he didn't care. Didn't care that he was legitimately hurting me. But then I gave up.

I will stick to public places. That'll help I'm sure.