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Highs: Got in a good workout Sunday. Scale is moving down. Lows: A bit too much halloween candy made it's way to my belly. Stressful week and didn't make time for more workouts.

Most definitely. I don't know why that is - I think it is also a good deal of self-doubt. I've failed so many times at this - so I think part of me expects to fail again.

Hello all! Wow, how I've missed coming on here! Here are some updates: Youngest Sister - due 1 week from today. Still hanging in there (she's the one they have to watch like a hawk to make sure she doesn't hemmorhage, or if she does - be ready to act fast) It's complicated b/c having a big baby can increase her risk (both…

Could be a few stuck with the power outage? (strange thing to hope for!)... or just super busy with the Halloween celebrations... I keep thinking of someone talking about falling off the wagon, but not leaving it behind... whether you're pushing it, pulling it - not ever giving up, and that keeps me going.

KC - is it okay to reset our mini-goals? CW = 194.4 09/05: 198.6 09/12: 196.0 09/19: 193.8 09/26: 193.8 10/03: 191.4 <<<mini goal = 191>>> (so close!) 10/10: 192.5 10/17: 192.5 10/24: 195.8 10/31: 194.4 <<<mini goal = 185>>> 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: <<<mini goal = 179>>> 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/24: <<<challenge goal =…

Morning! Heading back in the right direction (thank goodness!) 194.4 today (down 1.4 from last week's gain). I will look at my calendar to set up my workout & repost later. Have a great day all! Hugs, Amy

Hi All! Sorry I've been so MIA. Life has been hectic to say the least. I think a big part of why I've gotten off track (other than a lack of time & spreading myself too thin) - is stress. Both of my sisters have been expecting. In February of 2009, I almost lost my youngest sister to a severe hemorrhage following the birth…

I love reading everyone's answers to these questions! So cool! Mine is a powerwalk with my cousin (who is also one of my best friends). We get a great work out physically & mentally b/c we can tell each other anything & get loving advice in return! :)

Ooooh, but there are so many! Ok, I'll narrow it down to three: 1. A Foster/Adoptive Mom - the only thing that holds us back from pursuing this is finances. So, we hope to actually have this come true one day - and are working hard to bring our finances up to a level that would turn this dream to a reality. Why? There are…

Well, the scale was ugly this week - but it was an accurate reflection of what no exercise & eating on the run (instead of planning) can get you. My favorite clean meal? lentils w/chopped veggies, avocado & lime juice.

Well, it's ugly, but I refuse to quit. My inability to say no, combined with Catholic Guilt has me doing for everyone else but me. And the result is a grotesque gain! (TOM arrived this AM, so I will hope that some of it is water retention, but know that I have not been exercising nor eating right.) CW = 195.8 09/05: 198.6…

Hi All, I've really been struggling the past few weeks. I need to figure something out & get back on track. Have a feeling the scale is going to be SUPREMELY ugly on Monday, but I will have to face it, accept & move on. Hoping for better results in the coming weeks. Many hugs to all, Amy

Hi All! Been swamped at work, at home.... can't even find the time to get online, let alone get a workout in. Hoping to have a much better week this week :)

October has been tough for me. I have been SWAMPED, at work, at home, etc. Hoping to get a fresh start tomorrow!

QOTD: What I need to do to achieve my goal is to budget in more time for me! This should be easier within the next 1-2 weeks as my son's baseball is ending... and our Saturday's will soon be freed up as soccer ends 10/29. I also need to change my mindset about going to the gym in the evening / at night. (an early AM…

Exercise calories sounds great!!

CW = 192.5 09/05: 198.6 09/12: 196.0 09/19: 193.8 09/26: 193.8 10/03: 191.4 <<<mini goal = 191>>> (so close!) 10/10: 192.5 10/17: 192.5 10/24: 10/31: <<<mini goal = 185>>> 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: <<<mini goal = 179>>> 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/24: <<<challenge goal = 174>>> Hi All! Was out of town since Friday - will…

Great work all!!!

Krys - you are such an amazing leader! Love all your positive energy you send our way! Great goals for the week, your birthday will definitely be one to celebrate this year! Maipai - welcome to One-derland! Your enthusiasm is contaigious!!! Nicole00lyn - great loss! Miss_Amy -= I think you are lined up for a great loss…

Krys - you are a mind reader! I just posted to my other challenge that this week I am going to log all my food intake no exceptions. See, I posted my very first gain this week since I started back on MFP on July 10th. I'm up 1.1#'s this week. I was tempted to use my weight from yesterday (which would have been a 0.4…

CW = 191.4 09/05: 198.6 09/12: 196.0 09/19: 193.8 09/26: 193.8 10/03: 191.4 <<<mini goal = 191>>> (so close!) 10/10: 192.5 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: <<<mini goal = 185>>> 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: <<<mini goal = 179>>> 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/24: <<<challenge goal = 174>>> Well, I guess it was bound to happen at some point :(…

Hope everyone is having a great weekend! Tomorrow is last chance workout for all of us Monday weigh- in people :) After my discombobulated week, I'm hoping to maintain this week (which means I'll need to be 191.4 on Monday (was 192.2 this AM). Thinking of you all & hoping you are having a weight loss winning day! Hugs, Amy…

Hope everyone is having a good weekend! Tomorrow is our last chance workout! My week was a bit wobbley to say the least, so I will be joyous if I just maintain this week, then have a nice loss in the coming week. Thinking of you all! Hugs, Amy

Highs: Dragging myself to the gym on Tuesday even though I really didn't want to go (was happy I did). Scheduled to meet my cousin @ the Gym this afternoon. Lows: Didn't plan meals out, unorganized chaotic week - inconsistent logging of food.... AS A RESULT ... the scale has been yo-yo-ing. Trying to get my focus back…

Hi All! I will weigh in tomorrow, b/c I have been Yo-Yo-ing all week. I'm so sorry I wasn't able to track this week's challenge! I had a crazy busy week (plus stressful) and wasn't able to track consistently, and my weight has been swinging back & forth by 2.5#'s. We'll see what the morning tells! Hope you all have a great…

Pam - I lose more when I don't eat my exercise calories. My calorie limit is set at 1200, which at times feels a little low for me (I'm 5'8" and right now 191#'s.).... I don't panic if I drift up to 1400 on a non exercise day. So, my ideal loss is when I'm working out, and hitting 1300-1400 calories. I don't know if that…

HI All! I went to get on here today from "My Topics" and couldn't find my link.... it looks like my answer to Monday's question didn't work somehow (I have been having computer issues - ugh!). My body part question answer was the part I'd change is my booty! Who wouldn't want a better butt, right? The front assets can be…

WoW! Gmomlyn - you are unstoppable!! Woo Hoo! Great work this week all! I slacked on tracking yesterday, so seeing what everyone is accomplishing reminds me to keep at it! Hugs to all, Amy

CW = 191.4 09/05: 198.6 09/12: 196.0 09/19: 193.8 09/26: 193.8 10/03: 191.4 <<<mini goal = 191>>> (so close!) 10/10: 10/17: 10/24: 10/31: <<<mini goal = 185>>> 11/07: 11/14: 11/21: 11/28: <<<mini goal = 179>>> 12/05: 12/12: 12/19: 12/24: <<<challenge goal = 174>>> Hope I can catch up on our thread tonight - very busy…