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I only have 10 min to post so I'll address my goals from the last challenge 1) lose any amount of weight. I refuse to gain for the the umpteenth challenge in a row!!! -- Utter fail as I goofed up the last week... 2) Ave 60 min of exercise a day!!! -- I believe this goal was met :) 3) Have more days of being under cals than…

My biking partner called about 9:30 to tell me the northern lights are out... BEAUTIFUL!!!! I've been sitting our in 30 degree weather watching then for 45 min... Reds and whites today :)

I have 30 min to respond... Katheryne - oh KISS rocks... it sounds like you had a fantastic weekend. Amy - awesome job on the workout. Feeling Good vibes coming your way. You've been sick too long. Hallie - your pics look fantastic. I'm also in the no make-up crowd. I just hate taking the time to put it on. I will use…

I should've weighed in on Friday but forgot to get on the scale... Today I'm up to 195.... Eeeeekkkk.... Sighs. It figures I ate/drank bad on the bus trip, then have a sucky last weigh-in. I'll take measurements tomorrow.

The trip wasfun!!! We are a hour from home. I spent $70 at the casino in 2.5 hours. Not a bad loss. I feel great today. I only drank at the 4 eagle stops and had 4 jello shots on the bus. Some people were drinking hard stuff on the bus - they look pretty rough today. We woke at 8, went for a 30 min swim, showered, ate too…

Lacey - the jello shots are FREE but ou have to win them by naming 3 things in 5 sec... We've had 3 rounds so far. I'm an Eagles member and this a group trip stopping at 5 Eagle clubs then spending the night at a casino in Mount Pleasant, MI.... It's really just a drinking trip... Trust me - the bus is not sober or quiet.…

Gotta love this weather - I got to scrape ice off my car this morning!!! But the UNDER ARMOUR ROCKS!!!! 27 degrees out and I was toasty :) trying to walk/run with a hyper 3 year old is interesting. He wants to stop and explore and jump in all the puddles. I carried him piggy back style for 3/4 of a mile (he's 30 pounds)...…

Jessie - I got my last swimsuit at Kohl's clearance rack for $30 in Sept on the way to my Milwalkee race. The town was an hour from my town. Mom was talking about swimming in the morning when I realized I forgot my suit... So we stopped and I found a cool one on sale...I'm in a size 14 or Large now so shopping is easier.…

Amy - my friends Labs are really good running partners... Katheryne - I guess I won't be taking a day trip to see you :( Jessie - better the cat thinks it's a bunny than a human. My cats think they are kids. I just read an article in Cat Fancy about 2 cats that have learned to count, read there names, tell colors and…

Kerry - I've been to both brewpubs many times. When we head to K-zoo or Fort Wayne, we generally stop in Mt P for lunch and a beer. Then stop again in Marahal at Dark Horse - drooling thinking of their beer!!! I get you on being too cheap to pay to run but you often get a cool medal and great workout shirt - techy wicking…

Tasha - I finally got to my computer and I :heart: your outfit. It looks fab!!! Pics are too small to see from my iphone. Please send some of your energy my way!!! I applaud you for all the community service that you do. I'm like Lacey and tend to donate money since I can't find the time to do the normal things in my life.…

Amy - didn't the dogs get sick first? They could have picked something up from a dead animal outside. Aren't you the main one to be cleaning the dog messes up? It's scary how easily germs can transfer from one surface to another. I had a friend with Samonella poisoning and her symptoms were similar to what you described…

Amy - food poisoning jumped into my head after reading your last post!!! Samonilla or E-choli could get everyone so sick. Have you been to the doctors for you? Normal bugs don't last this long and pets don't often get so sick at the same time as their owners... Just a thought. Hope you feel better soon.

Hallie - the book has a strong female lead character that self sacrifices for family (so her sister doesn't have to go).... She breaks rules to feed her family and gains skills that help her do well in The Games... There is a love triangle... Compassion for others (singing chick that dies)... Unexpected team work.. Bucking…

Katheryne (by the way the spell checker just changed your name to lathered - who knows what I typed!!!) - I call them knit hats or Sex hats (mom thought dad looked sexy in them (*blushes*)... Qofsheeba - I've forgotten what you weigh, but you may need to eat more or eat better. 80% of weight loss is what you eat/drink…

Van Heuson outlet and New York Company outlet are my 2 fav places to shop for dress clothes. I wear slacks and a dressy top for work. No skirts since I spend 1/2 my day on the floor...

Jessie - in the dead of winter, I use Mr. Tready... I may need a lesson on Sykping!!! I'd so be your buddy. Does Skype include video or just phone? I have unlimited long distance with my business phone... Last winter, I'd pick the best book on tape I could find and force myself to only listen to it on Mr. Tready... I…

After running in the cold rain yesterday, I ordered an under armour top, bottom and face mask. My running partner has been backing out :( she has the new 3 year old as a foster child and she's been running him everywhere doctors, court, pre-school, etc. We just can't get our schedules to coordinate. Lacey - maybe I'll have…

Nava - I really like that name!!! What about letting people into the group but not putting them on the chart until the next challenge? That way we know if someone is serious about staying with us? That would mean anyone that completes the challenge would be on the next chart. Just a thought... I did the charts when we…

As to closing the group - I don't think it should be permanent. It is super hard to have time for groups during the holidays. The new year will be brutal for fly by the night newbies and New Year resolutions. I'm all for it, if it gives Kristina time to chat with us again... I miss you girl ((((((hugs)))))... I kinda of…

Hallie - it's time to get new clothes when they fall off of you without undoing snaps or buttons. On elastic waisted clothes - time to go when you have to fold the top over for them to stay up. Garage sales and 2nd shops are easy/cheaper ways to get clothes when at a temporary weight or continuing to lose. Having to get…

Lacey - I understand what you are saying. Maybe a new rule could be new people have to check in and weigh in for 3 weeks in a row before they are listed on the chart? That would prevent many fly by the night people. Kristina now has the 2 week no check-in and they are off the list rule... but that may be even harder to…

Sunday, I had a bizzaro incident that I thought I should share. I'm cleaning the kitchen, when I hear hear a thump and an increasing buzzing noise - it truly sounded like what I imagine an imploding bomb sounds like--- after I garner the nerve to investigate, I find the table top video game DH set on my treadmill bumping…

Congrats to Sarah(wnt)!!! Thanks for keeping us on track Kristina:flowerforyou: Rain - I like short yoga sessions but the P90X yoga is a killer... I purposely only put it into my schedule once in 4 weeks...

I didn't figure the collage thing out but I think I have the pictures figured out. These are old shots and some you may have seen before. My before shot at my highest while taking a vacation in Hawaii A weight close to where I am now... I'm 193 now and in the pic I'm 195. At least I have the same outfit on... I'm wearing…

Good morning gals!!! I'm in a much better mood today. I only missed 3 days of my modified P90X workout last week. I'm going to start week 4 of on the right track. Core Synergistics here I come... Enjoy your Tuesday!!! Amy - hope your day was fantastic and that all the viruses are gone!!! If you went feeling good enough to…

Welcome back Psychohope!!! WTG on the workout Megan!!! Hosanna - I *heart* your NSV!!! your weekend sounds like it was fantastic!!! Tasha - the rest of the weight should come off soon.

Oh what adventures I've had tonight. We went out to eat but stopped at the gas station to fill DH tires with air. 15 min wait to get car to the spot with air. We enjoy the dinner then car won't start - dead battery. We decide to walk home 1.25 miles - it's cold and I don't have a coat and slip shoes. I end up taking shoes…

Sarah - I loved your story. I've always been ready to leave as soon as I finish a half. The best food at the last 1/2 was salted red potato chunks - to die for!!! I generally have fruit, hard boiled eggs, string cheese and peanut butter after a race. I've found having extra in the car helps. At the last race my sweet…

I just read an article that a 100 year old man made history and completed a full -yes FULL- marathon in Toronto this weekend. His time was something like 8 hours and 19 min... Such an inspiration!!!