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The scale did not produce numbers in the direction I was hoping this week. I had an off week and didn't expect a big loss. However, I didn't plan on gaining either. UGH. Last week, the kids were out of school 3 days and I was completely off my game. The cold weather is discouraging to me. I hope this will be a better week…

Did you make any changes in your grocery shopping or food choices? I am definitely checking out my options. I am also thinking I should try planting a garden this spring:) j_g4ever, thanks for the book recommendation. I am going to see if my library carries it. All the cold, wet weather we have been having really…

I love reading all of the goals. I hope to make a few positive changes this month too. * Keep logging in (I have been slacking a little this week) * Drink more water and less coffee *EXERCISE more (Been slacking in this dept. too) *Explore better eating options (clean eating, local/slow food, etc) I watched Food, Inc while…

For the most part, it looks like most everyone is headed in the right direction. Good Job Blues! :drinker: I hope to stick to the basics again this week. It seems to be working for me.

Count me in! I have challenged myself to logging in and drinking water for the last 10 days or so. I hope to squeeze more exercise into my week. Thank you for reminding me to stick to the basics.

I worked out again today. It wasn't as smooth today. My HRM was loose. Then, it came undone. One of my kids woke up and caught me dancing around the living room trying to perform Taebo while adjusting my HRM. Of course, then I had commentary for the rest of my workout. There is nothing like having a play by play of your…

I am off to a good start todoay. I have had some water and finally completed a workout. smadag- I am glad you made it to the dr. I hope the meds work quickly. almomay- I hope your baby is doing better today too. chrissyh- It sounds like you are burning the calories. Way to go! I hope we can all make good choices this…

smadag- How is the headache? I have been having them too. Mine seem to be allergy/sinus related. They have gotten more frequent and intense over the last week so I will probably go back to the doctor to see what else can be done. I hope you have been able to get yours under control. Thanks, debnu1 and chrissyh for the…

I am off to a good start this week. I have logged in everyday. I have been a little lax on the exercise and I know I will get back to it soon. I am just glad that I have faithfully tracked my calories for the last 5 days. It has been a long time since I did that much. I think it really makes a difference in my total intake…

Thanks, pettmybunny, for starting this thread. It looks like you are getting a lot of ideas and information. I am encouraged that my problems may be allergy related because the allergies can be addressed. Sinus surgery may or may not fix the problems.

I haven't felt the need for a water bottle since I work out at home. I have been thinking about getting one to take to work and haven't done it yet. I have trouble fitting exercise in on the days that I work. I also have a love/hate for Jillian and have put her away for now. I received a pair of Sketcher Shape Ups for…

Looks like everyone is having a better start this week. I think the New Year resolutions must be kicking in. I didn't do as well today as I have the last few days. I have had a terrible headache with little relief. I was able to sneak in a little exercise at work today before the headache started....just not enough to burn…

I just started back too! Your picture reminds me that I need to update mine. We are now raising a golden too. She just turned 6 months old. We got her at 8 weeks and she is a cutie much like yours.

My child downloaded the app today on to an iPod Touch. You might keep in mind that you need to have wireless internet access to use it. We were out of range and I could not log on to track anything. So, if you are hoping to go mobile with it, you will need to have wireless internet access to use it.

Good work! You are an inspiration to me. I came home with a headache and haven't been very motivated to work out. I have watched my intake for the day. I hope the meds kick in soon so I can get in a little after-dinner workout.

Thank you so much for sharing your problem. I have had similar problems and recommendations. I have been thinking about skipping the ENT recommendation and seeing an allergy doctor first. Unfortunately, I can't get in until February. The headaches are killing me today and I am wondering if waiting until February is the…

I am starting over too. I was on the right track for a good stretch and then I got to busy to log on to the site. My body has definitely paid the price. I am off to a good start so far as I have logged everything in for the last 3 days:) I wish you well with your new start.

Thanks, debnu1. I will be sure to send in my weight on Monday. I look forward to the challenge and the accountability. Thanks.

May I join the Beautiful Blues again??? I haven't visited MFP much since April. After a little reality check, I have realized how much I really need to monitor my eating and exercise choices. Reading your posts has encouraged me to start again. I have already eaten too many calories today. As I read your posts, I began to…

I am one of the 13 too....sorry. I have been super busy and it seems to be paying off as I have managed to drop a pound or two:happy: I hope to be able to read the posts this week and see how everyone is doing. I missed most of them last week so I need to catch up. I wish you all the best toward meeting your goals and…

I could write you a note:wink: Please excuse RachVR6 from work this afternoon. She is ill and requires medical attention. Your cooperation with this matter is appreciated. Thank you, mrwatson

I weigh once or twice a week. Anymore than that drives me crazy since my weight tends to flucuate. Be sure you update your weight on your goal page. You can also update your activity level. This is not done automatically when you update the check in page. Your calorie recommendations could be off if your weight or activity…

Hey Rach, You might want to consider seeing a doctor today. You may need some help to get over that cold. A little medicine may improve the outlook for your weekend:smile: Chrissyh is right. You need to give your body a chance to heal. So consider putting the exercise off this week. I will be away for the weekend. It is my…

Are you sure you were on the right website??? The recipes from the actual show are free at http://www.mylifetime.com/on-tv/shows/cook-yourself-thin/recipes . You can even watch full episodes of the show. I tried the sweet and sour pork last night and it was pretty good. I hope to try the french toast sundaes soon. When…

I started to post a rant this morning about how much I do not want to exercise. My morning was a lot like pshook. As I was writing, I realized how much whining I was doing and decided I would be better off getting exercise in my schedule rather than whining to the blue team. I ended up burning about 388 calories by walking…

I appreciate the encouraging posts! I logged in thinking I would enter my intake for the day and then go to bed. However, now that I am reading the posts, I think a walk is in order as I have not exercised at all today. Thank you for sharing your experiences. You motivate me to do more to improve my health.

Is there a WEEK 2 post set up yet? I haven't logged on all week and need to do a better job of checking in. That will be my goal for the week: Maintain water intake and log in daily.

Glad to see we are off to a good start. I have slacked off on drinking enough water so I will definitely accept the challenge. Additionally, I hope to do a better job of logging in. I have slacked in that area too...with good reason. With the larger group, we will all need to check in more frequently to keep up with the…

Be prepared for more gas as you switch from processed foods to more fruits and veggies!!! You might want to consider reading some of the posts from the "Clean Eating Club". They avoid processed foods and have tons of ideas and tips. Do a forum search on clean eating and you should find it. I worked out today and did fairly…

Hi Everyone, It has been another busy week for me. I didn't keep track of my intake as well as I should. I think I should start writing it down and logging it in the computer when I get the chance. I did exercise some and could do better. I need to look for Jillian's radio shows again. I had listened to one a week or so…