Christmas Countdown Challenge (Closed) - Week #11

CW: 160.6 :grumble: I know, I know, it's only a gain of like 0.6pounds, but it still irks me just a little. Will do better and WOW everybody next week now that I'm healthy again! :smooched:

Hi everyone!

I've been kind of missing in action for a while I know. I've been going through a lot of personal difficulty in the last little while. I'm finding that I don't have the coping skills that I need to deal with my situation. I have asked for help but have to wait for my appointment. Meanwhile I am just trying to breath and simply keep my head above water.

I have given myself a really busy schedule at work. It helps to get me by, if I'm busy I don't think. I am just trying to do my best to take things one day at a time. I am finding myself exhauted and out of energy most of the time. But I'm hanging in there and hoping for no more drama. I really need a break from all of this.

Angie I'm so glad to hear ody is making positive progress!! I pray he continues to improve and returns home soon!!

Azeria Im sad you are having such personal struggles. I wish you all the best and as I've told you before if you need to talk I'm here!



How's everyone doing today ? Things are getting back on track over here. I will admit I haven't got back in the excersise tran yet, but one thing at a time

Ohh and I definatley think another challenge after this one is done!!! I love this group!

WHO IS YOUR INSPIRATION? And better yet.... Why?

Its always hard to just pick one person, there is so many inspiring people out there. ya know?

Ody, my oldest son is starting to make some progress towards recovering from pneumonia. I am hoping he will get to come home from the hospital sometime next week. He still has few more hurdles to get over first. Finally after 2+ weeks of a fever he has been fever free for almost 48 hours.:bigsmile: I got to see him smile yesterday for the first time in like 3 weeks. Thank you for all the prayers and well wishes. I am headed for bed. Good night.

Thank God!! Glad to hear this

That is great news! Hoping his recovery goes smoothly from here on out!

What a crazy week. I had a out of town training that had me trying to find healthy foods a restaurants I never heard of (much less have ni on their web pages). However the training gave me a lot more confidence in certain aspects of my job, so I think it was a good thing. We will see what the scale says next week. My gains usually show up a week or so after my bad choices. Hope everyone had a great week!!
cw 207.5

sorry seems everytime i get motivated and back on track something happens !!! husbands in hospital, this is why havent been on
main concern right now is infection and blood clots ,please keep him in ur prayers !!! thank you. back to hospital i go .
CW 207

160 this morning. Lost almost all that I gained while out of town last week. Maybe there will soon be an actual loss next week.

Happy weekend! Well on top of my food show this week I had to conduct Sara Lee presentations yesteday!!!!! Showing Pecan, Apple and Boston Cream pie along with some other desserts! I only had 3 bites total! Then I went to breakfast and had Eggs Benedict (sauce on the side) with potatoes!!!! I am so fine with that...I logged it all and didn't eat much for dinner or lunch. Got home super tired since I left the house at 5am.....forced myself to the gym and felt sooooo proud and actually had some energy once I was done!

Today is running..I missed my last class. We moved up to running for 4 mins!!!! :indifferent: Not too sure about that but I will do my best!

GennyBunny ~ Happy Thanksgiving! I am so glad we have a while until that challenge!

Nevermorex ~ Wow the meds thing is awful...it's like you are doing your best but have no control! So glad you are feeling better, just keep making good choices and it will catch up with you!

Angie ~ So glad you and your family are on the way to getting better! Hugs to your wonderful son.

Yramesor333 ~ Sorry to hear about your husband!!!! I will be thinking of you guys :flowerforyou: Try to pack some good snacks...you know how that hospital food can be!!!!! Hang in there - we will be here when yo need us!!

AZ ~ Gosh so sorry to hear about your stress and drama. That can really bring you down! Glad you are putting in some extra hours to keep busy. Can you use some of that time to work out. It might not be what you want to do but it will really help you get rid of some stress. Maybe Kickboxing!!!!!!! I love that!I Remeber this won't last forever!!!!

Good losses coming in!!! Good Job guys!!!! Hey since we have been together for awhile now and hopefully after this challenge too can we share our first names???? It really makes it easier for shout outs :drinker:

I am up alittle....I was good with all the challenges I had this week, I know it will drop right off so I am cool with it. It's all part of the game or journey as we call it

CW 187.6

Judy :glasses:

AZ ~ Gosh so sorry to hear about your stress and drama. That can really bring you down! Glad you are putting in some extra hours to keep busy. Can you use some of that time to work out. It might not be what you want to do but it will really help you get rid of some stress. Maybe Kickboxing!!!!!!! I love that!I Remeber this won't last forever!!!!

Thanks Judy!

I have been looking into taking a kickboxing class. It's funny you mentioned that. I have been waiting for someone to get the info back to me as to when and where the class is. I've been waiting for a month, but really haven't been that motivated these days anyhow. Hopefully, after a break this weekend and some time to breathe I will have the energy to get back on the exercise wheel. Thanks for your words of encouragement.

back off hiatus ^_^ 308 this morning...up some but after the month i had, im REALLY RELIEVED its not higher than this :blushing: :grumble:

Had my first run this morning after a few days off (shin splints). Man oh man, this california-bred girl is not used to running in a real autumn... my lungs are crying after the icy air. but nothing a hot shower didn't fix :happy:

Weigh in time already???

Last week: 168.8
CW: 167.7

Slow and steady... I'll take these 1 lb losses... even though it means I may not quite make my goal by christmas... but we'll see. I think I've just made it to the half-way mark this week (so 1 week behind schedule).

Keep up the great work guys!!! :flowerforyou:

Finally a loss!! CW 230

CW - 244
Another pound kicked to the curb!

I completed my Pilates for the week (and my legs are still pretty sore from yesterday's!) and am about to get my Zumba on. Gotta get my workout in early today because it's my birthday and I've got a full day of fun planned.

And I made low fat chocolate cupcakes so I can indulge guilt-free after lunch.

-Chris