dragonfly81 Member

Hi all. Tammy, do you think you can find a chest strap that will work with your HRM? Jack, good going on the 4 miles!! Sorry you're really, really hungry though. Have you downed alot of water today? I am having kind of a rough day today. I'm staying within my calories right now, but it's really hard, because I just want to…

Laura joined first, then realized I was trying to lose weight and pointed me in this direction. Best decision, ever! What part of SC are you in? I am from Upstate, near Clemson. Sorry your little one was sick last night! Feeling any better yet?

It's just myself and my DH, and we aren't hunters. We're too lazy to get up when the sun still has enough sense to be asleep! DH gets some deer meat from a friend at work and we have it processed. We eat it pretty much all year long. I am from SC!! Born and raised. I moved in 2006 and took a job offer in California. Stayed…

Laura, I hope Q heals up quickly and starts feeling much better. You too. I know you are probably so tired!! I'll keep all of you in my prayers :) I understand completely about the doctors. I can't believe they would charge you to fill those forms out, especially if you are a regular client. (Who is your doctor, just for…

You're doing great! You've probably just hit a plateau. Try changing up your workouts and giving your body a little shock. Your body may be used to what you're doing. Try a new workout, or change up your schedule and see if that gives you a little boost.

Oh boy, did I ever go through this!! I started out on this eating a turkey sandwhich EVERY single day for about a month straight! lol There are lots of options out there -- be sure to check out our Recipe board too. Depending on how many calories you are allowed daily, take a look in your local frozen food section…

Right on! I hope all of you have a wonderful day today :)

Everyone has done so well!!! Am I right in thinking that I need to have my weight emailed in on Sunday Morning then? I just did my weigh in a little while ago after my "last chance workout" lol Should I just not email my weight this week and wait til next Sunday morning?

Morning, beauties! Still no heat today! Can you believe it? It seems to be putting something out, but it's mostly cold to lukewarm. We will probably close early this afternoon due to the hard freeze warning. They just said our roads are expected to freeze this afternoon and stay frozen til SUNDAY! I didn't work out last…

No heat yet! The new unit did not come in this morning, so they say it will be tomorrow morning. Of course, we are under a freeze warning tonight, and all schools and county offices have been closed for tomorrow, so who knows if they will show up or if I will even be here. (but I have to work late tonight, til seven. A 12…

Good morning, beauties!! I am freezing!!! We realized yesterday that our heater is broken at our office. They guys were supposed to be here at 7:15am to put in a new unit. It's now 9:25am and of course, they haven't shown up yet. I have a candle by my keyboard I keep holding my fingers over! LOL I weighed this morning and…

Happy Anniversary, Laura!! You should be proud of yourself! You are sticking with this and you are being more and more positive each day! You brought me here and for that, I can't thank you enough. You are doing absoutely wonderful. You give so much support and motivation to so many people on this forum. I'm so very proud…

I haven't weighed, so nothing to update yet. I'll weigh tomorrow morning to see if there is a change, though. I am on my way to work out on the treadmill and wii fit in the living room! Yippeeee! Took some ibuprofen earlier today before I left work, and I went ahead and slapped a pain patch on my back to be on the safe…

Posting to keep track of the new thread!

Tammy - It was your son's birthday!! On birthday's we're allowed to cheat a little ;) Tigermom - I hope you have a better today. :) I didn't stick to my diet at all this past week. With my hips and back hurting, I kind of just let everything go. However, now that that is out of the way, and I am feeling better (Thank God!)…

Hi everyone :) I haven't even stepped onto the scale. I've had a really rough week. My hips have been bothering me again and I'm really swollen on both sides, so I know that is going to affect the reading, plus, with the pain, I cant get on my treadmill or do wii fit. I'm just in a really bad place lately! I got a shot…

WTG, everyone!! I hope everyone had a terrific weekend! My goals for this week: 1 - Stay away from the Caramel Popcorn! -- I even threw away what I had at home. 2 - Walk every single day on the treadmill through at least one television program or at least 30 mins at a quick pace. 3 - Find some good arm toning exercises and…

Happy Sunday, everyone!! I have NO excuse not to walk anymore! My husband's best friend gave us his older model treadmill. He knew how hard I've been working and decided I would use it more than he would! (Isn't he great?) So, we're going to set up the treadmill in the living room today and I can start my daily walking…

<squeal!!> You're back! :) I've been wondering about you and how you've been. I read your profile and I wish I could just give you such a big hug! You have been through so much, and yet, you are still so upbeat and postive. I really look up to you. I'm glad you've popped back on here. Don't keep pushing yourself so hard!…

Good morning, everyone! Laura, lots of prayers and mojo for you with your ultrasound. I hope they are able to get you all taken care of. Back/pelvic pain is just the worst! If you have a chance to order some, I would definitely reccomend Faerie Made Arnica Balm. I use it for my back/hip pain and it really does work…

Good afternoon!! I am sorry for the disappearing act from the last thread! Work has been crazy busy lately. I've been working 12+ hour days. I work for an insurance agency and we have to meet a certain Premium goal by 12/31 to keep our current commission scale. I have been coming in at 7am and not leaving until well after…

Hello and Welcome! I've got some friends in Cold Lake, but I'm not sure how close that is to you.

I would like to join this group to give support and to keep myself accountable, however, I am taking a doctor prescribed weight loss supplement and I don't want to throw off the weigh in's due to that. Is this possible? Join but not be counted in the weigh in? Thanks! :)

I have wanted to try Stevia, but haven't wanted to fork over that much cash for it just yet. I've heard that if you don't measure it out just right, it's way too bitter.

The beauty of Splenda is that it does not contain aspartame. I have been using it for years, since the Atkins diet, and I haven't had any bad side effects, or noticed that it makes me crave sweets more often. I love Splenda. That's all we buy in my household.

Congrats, ourgang!!! Doesn't it feel great! Everyone stay positive!!

I haven't been able to get out and walk for almost two weeks now. I'm feeling guilty about it, too! I'm still following my diet pretty strictly except for weekends. I've been letting myself slide a bit, but I have GOT to get out of that kind of habit. How are all of you doing today?

Morning, all. Laura are you feeling better today? I am STARVING today. Not really sure why. Am excited about getting out and walking tonight!

KFC Grilled chicken isn't so bad. I eat a grilled chicken breast for lunch often. It's only 180 cals, while a small side of Green beans is only 35 (I think... 25, or 35 one or the other.)

Laura, I hope you are feeling better. Is it your back that's still bothering you? Are you able to take Ibuprofen? My doctor would always prescribe 800mg (the equivalent of four pills) when my back would act up. Have you seen a chiropractor at all? Dr. Rhonda Finley in Westminster is really good. She's who I go to when I'm…