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Thank you for all the replies. Chalean Extreme sound exactly like what I'm looking for but I'm going to make a note of other suggestions for future use. I can't wait ti get started! :smile:

Anyone? Please???

I'm back from vacation and what I learned is that I have little self control when faced with really good food. I'm fine when I'm home and I have the same food around all the time but when options are available that I don't have access to on a daily basis I have a hard time saying "no". I did exercise and walk a lot on…

In just a few short hours I'll be leaving for the other side of the ocean and will have very little internet access. If I get a chance I will definitely check in and see what's going on here, otherwise I'll be back in 16 days. I'm going to be doing a lot of walking and I'll do my best to make wise food choices but I am a…

@Alison - You're right that a trainer is always supposed to push you so it never gets easier but I'm so sore and I have another appointment tomorrow that I'm not looking forward to! And as for running at 5.1 mph, I only do that for 1 minute at a time and then I walk at 3-3.5 mph for another minute. We do this 2-3 times, go…

Good Morning everyone! As usual I'm behind so going to do a little backtracking. Friday Fitness - Had a double session with my trainer because I haven't been able to get to the gym as often due to my erratic work schedule. He had me running at 5.1 mph for short bursts and I felt like I was going to die. When will running…

@skinnyjeanz - I'm hungry all the time, too. In fact I'm starving right now and I just had 2 hard boiled eggs 2 hrs ago. I'm going to have to get a snack soon. @toots - I'm tired, too. Between work stress and worrying about being hungry (see above) I'm not sleeping well at night. @pampered - I have no wisdom or advice but…

Trying to make up for missing a few days... Monday check-in - not doing well with my calories. I've been so hungry lately and while I've been trying to make good choices i keep going over my calorie limit. My work schedule has made it difficult to get to the gym and/or work out at home so I'm just going to do the best I…

I've been MIA lately due to work and a case of bronchitis but am trying to get back into the world of the living. Wednesday wish - that I could keep up with this group. Before I joined I was reading it every day and now that I finally joined I can't seem to log in every day and keep up with what;'s going on with everyone.…

I don't see a problem with this. :wink:

I was on rounds at the hospital. When I went back downstairs I asked where everyone was and someone told me what happened. I went into the conference room to see what was happening and my first thought was that a pilot lost control of his plane and a horrible accident occurred. Then a few minutes later the second plane…

Laurie - I am really so sorry to hear about your cat. I know exactly what you meant when you said you wished he would just go in his sleep. You know you did the right thing for him even though it was so difficult. naceto - congrats on walking 3.85 miles! I get bored so easily I'm not sure i could walk that far. skinny -…

@Robin, @Nicheven and @Laurie - thanks for the encouraging words. It's just that I'm still pretty new here and I don't want people forgetting who I am or not reading my posts because they think I only pop in once in a blue moon. :smile: I had a routine physical yesterday (my doctor has been after me to have one for the…

I am so far behind in this group. Darn night shifts really messed with my sleeping/eating/exercising/posting but I think I'm back on a normal schedule now. Will try to get back on later but for now... Wednesday Wish - That I could keep up with this group. I love it here but I feel like I'm doing everyone a disservice by…

@nicholsvj - The free weight section of the gym intimidates me, too. @jana - 2 sets of 10 is impressive. I feel like I'll never be able to do that! @skinny - that stair climbing race sounds hard but I bet you could do it! @Laurie - I want to try rock climbing some day but I don't think I have the strength yet. @annie -…

Tuesday Goals - to try to stay under my calorie goals every day this week. Somewhat of a challenge due to awful work schedule. Also to make it to the gym once more day this week. Wednesday Wish - that Time Warner Cable finally manages to get my internet working the way it's supposed to, without me having to call them…

Monday Check In - I've been without a computer much of the last week but my new computer is now home with me and seems to be working fine. Now if only Time Warner Cable could keep my internet connection working. I bought a Vitamix today! I'm so excited and can't wait to use it for soups and dips. Will be testing it out for…

@nicholsvj - Good luch with the long shifts. I never work out when I have to work 12 hour shifs but I don't have to wok them 6 days in a row. For protein powder I recently discovered Optimum Nutrition 100% Natural Vanilla powder and it tastes great! I like it because it doen't have an artificial ingredients and has 24…

Quick Update. Will try to get back on later tonight. Friday Fitness - Just going to walk the dog tonight. Unfortunately he doesn't like to walk very fast or very far. But we'll both get a little exercise, which is better than nothing.

@lizmil - Good luck on that new computer. I hope you do get it soon! @nicholsvj - An orthopedic surgeon told me the same thing about the effect of excess weight on your knees. It certainly makes me want to lose weight even more because I don't want to ever have to go through the pain of knee replacement surgery someday.…

Wednesday Wish - that it doesn't take Apple too many days to transfer data from my old PC to my new iMac.

@vinson - I recently bought Optimum Nutrition 100% Natural Whey Protein in Vanilla and I really like it. Sometimes I add 1/2 banana but usually I add 2 tablespoons of cocoa powder. They also make a chocolate flavor and I'm going to try that one next time. Tuesday Goals - To try to do a better job of keeping up with this…

@shygur - Great article but I do know a few skinny people who "forget to eat". It just makes no sense to me. :huh: @Lin - Great job passing up the gluten-free yummies. I might have caved and bought some. Why isn't there an emoticon for eating??? @Christine - Hope you feel better soon. Good walk with Belle, though, even if…

@monarchris - Great job on the 4 walks with Belle. I'm sure she loved them! @skinnyjeanz - I can't imagine having to mow the lawn. That's so much work! Also I have to say I don't think a donut can ever not taste delicious. JMO. @Laurie (and skinny) - I want to try Cross Fit but I just don't think I'm up to it yet. I hate…

Good for you and congratulations for keeping your eating under control during a stressful situation! Saturday Success - I think I stayed under my calorie goal every day this week and only had beer twice. And I managed to make it to the gym 4 times this week and I'm still sore from Thursday's workout.

@Christine - Walked Belle and went to the store? That's great! I know it's a lot but you proved to yourself that you can do it. Keep up the good work! :smile: @Lauriek - Isn't it so nice to feel appreciated? And by a stanger, no less! What a nice gesture on her part! @witchmoon - I had 2 beers last nght and they were…

Thursday Truth - All I want today is some beer and whisky. I've been really good about my alcohol intake this week and I don't have to work tonight so I'll probably have something, hopefully not too much. :drinker:

@MyMOwMOw - I *only* have 94 lbs to lose now and they haven't thrown me out yet! :wink: @Nicholsvj - I hate that steel cut oats take so long to cook. I also hate when they boil over on my stove. :grumble: @skinnyjeanz - I'd also add peanut butter but I'm trying to decrease my intake. Almonds are better for you anyway. Also…

Sounds like my grocery list. I would add: Eggs (I am sick of them but try to keep some around) Fresh Spinach Avocado/guacamole Greek yogurt Cucumbers Tomatoes Apples Steel cut oatmeal Cottage cheese Laughing Cow cheese Olive oil Balsamic vinegar You may have some of these items and hate others and some of them are not low…

@kah - Have a wonderful vacation. I loved Alaska! @bellawares - So sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers to you and your family. @kinnurse/Charlotte - I love dance, too. Definitely want to see Step Up Revolution! Will see if it's in 3D here. And Happy Belated Birthday! @Diana/kickingthescale - Welcome! I'm new here, too.…