Hey everyone.

Sunday was a much better day. Went to zumba. Was a little late, but I made it. Haven't gone in about a month because of other priorities and... feeling like sitting on the couch more. It was great. I'm glad I went.

Also tried doing rock-climbing today. That was a failure. The footholds are too small to put that much weight on my poor toes. I may be under 300, but *just* under 300. Maybe after I lose another 50 I can try that out again.

I *also* got running shoes. And in-soles. They feel great, and I found myself running to the house just because I could. I'm even thinking I could do a marathon in the fall. Just maybe.

Sue, I know you're frustration. I don't understand why those boughts of hunger craziness comes on, but I've feel the urge before... and have given in (see cupcake). I keep reminding myself of the cheetah on the Discovery channel. They calculated his calories intake and burn on everything he did. Helps me remember that calories are supposed to serve a purpose, so if I'm eating them then I should *need* them, rather than want them.

Hoping to squeeze in a run tomorrow. Have a good one!

Got my walk/jog in! Only 17 minutes, but it boosted my steps by 2,000. So I'm happy there.

Quick question on the excel sheet. Looks like March has another week... so where do we post our stuff for this week? Also, when do we need to post our goal weight for April?

Thanks!

Well, weigh in was a bit disappointing today - I wasn't shocked, but still, I thought ti might be down a little... but it wasn't up after the week before in Miami, so I guess I'm about where I would have expected to be, if that makes any sense. I did get to the gym to start some weight training today, so that was good - hoping this will help my 5K time. Dinner out tonight, not so good... but no more eating out for awhile, so I should be able to make some progress.

Hope everyone's week is off to a great start!

So today was not a very good day. I was at a paper mill for most of the day doing an inspection so I didn't get to eat lunch til nearly 4. By that time I was starving and didn't really care what I ate. We didn't have time to stop and eat somewhere so we ended up going to a gas station. And we all know there are not any good choices there. :grumble:
I did happen to make it to the gym when I got off though so at least I burned some of the calories. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.

So today was not a very good day. I was at a paper mill for most of the day doing an inspection so I didn't get to eat lunch til nearly 4. By that time I was starving and didn't really care what I ate. We didn't have time to stop and eat somewhere so we ended up going to a gas station. And we all know there are not any good choices there. :grumble:
I did happen to make it to the gym when I got off though so at least I burned some of the calories. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.

It sounds like tomorrow HAS to be a better day - as long as your meals come from someplace other than a gas station, it will be an improvement, right? That is really tough - congrats for at least getting out and going to the gym!

sorry I didn't check in yesterday- I was at a conference all day (actually a really good one!) and then I took the kids to the circus last night- which was a blast except for the loud bang from the clown car that scared Ava into a crying fit that I couldn't get her out of until those particular clowns left.

I feel like I'm losing my umph. Didn't work out AGAIN today. Still eating okay but my body thrives on exercise and without it- well its not a pretty sight. I know this and yet I don't get up to work out. Just need to find that kick in the a** I guess.

*** VENT TO FOLLOW****
My husband got a gym membership- which sounds great in theory and I'm happy for him- but it also kind of pisses me off because I don't have a gym membership. I take my butt outside at 5am in the morning and run- then come home and do some Jillian Michaels. I know logically I nwouldn't really use a gym membership (I only work out when the kids are asleep and don't want to get up any earlier to add travel time into my mornings) but it still feels a bit unfair- I've been working hard for over a year (minus the whole ankle debacle) and HE gets a gym membership. Logically to accomplish his goal (gain weight/muscle) he needs a gym membership and it allows the kids to go to the play area which is more social interaction for them- especially Ava who doesn't go to preschool. I logically understand all the reasons why him getting a gym membership is a good idea, but it still feels like "what about me?"
Okay vent over

Have a good day RAVENCLAWS

Don't know what EOM (end of month?) but I'll wait til the week is over.

Loving the new shoes! Went to the convention center yesterday, and felt no pain in my feet.

Oh! BONUS! I wanted to wear jeans yesterday, but not the "bigger" ones I last bought. I dug in my closet and found a pair of jeans... size 26. I put them on and they fit! No snugness or anything! Way more stylish than the other, newer, size 32 jeans. That's 3 pant sizes, right? I was so excited! Shopping in the closet is going to be a blast!

Downside... out with friends yesterday, we ended up eating at Spaghetti Factory. Ugh! What a waste of calories! Food was okay, but I'm glad I only ate half- the calories was over 1200 for the whole plate! And 260 for a salad with vinigrette! What the what??!!

Afterwards, everyone got sick. I'm guessing food poisoning. Ate a salad for dinner and still kept under calorie goal. But no more of that place. Makes me not want to eat pasta. Ever. Again.

Hi! I think this is where I post that I am new... Am I right?

I had a terrible day on Tuesday. Woke up to find there was almost no food left in the house at all, and I had no time before I had to rush off to work. So breakfast ended up being drive thru McDonalds on the way to work. Because of having no food in the house, I also hadn't brought anything for lunch, so I had to buy lunch, and there aren't many healthy places to choose from in the area near where I work.

On top of that, I was working late that day, until 6pm, and picked my boyfriend up from his work on the way home, as he finished work at 7. Which meant by the time I got there and picked him up, we were both starving and so ended up eating out for dinner too.

I swear the hardest part about trying to lose weight is working full time, plus the 2 hours a day I spend commuting to work. If only I could apparate to work and back....

Is there where I post that I would like to join in? I need something to kick start me on my weight loss again and this could be it.

Yeah - EOM = End of Month

Sorry! Ack, I keep doing that out of habit. It's such a common acronym at work that I type it without even thinking. Thank you for jumping in to answer for me, lol.

apparently Sue gave me her cold from last week- share and share alike I guess!

Happy Thursday!

So kinda funny story, DW and I had planned on having something decidedly off-diet last night, but we weren't sure what. So we went over to the store and walked through the whole thing and I realized that all I really wanted was an apple with some peanut butter. Three months ago, we would have walked out with a quart of ice cream or pie or something of that ilk. Yay!

I was not so good. I had a big hunk It was still within my calories though so hopefully it isn't as horrible as it could have been.

Happy Thursday!

So kinda funny story, DW and I had planned on having something decidedly off-diet last night, but we weren't sure what. So we went over to the store and walked through the whole thing and I realized that all I really wanted was an apple with some peanut butter. Three months ago, we would have walked out with a quart of ice cream or pie or something of that ilk. Yay!

I was not so good. I had a big hunk It was still within my calories though so hopefully it isn't as horrible as it could have been.

In case anyone missed the name similarity, this is DW, who has also decided to join up.