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QOTD, Wednesday, November 9th: Recently MFP instituted groups, and I am actually finding it more inticing than I thought I would. What groups have you joined, if any? Please share the links for your groups with the rest of us! I haven't joined any groups yet, but will have to look into....

QOTD, Tuesday, November 8th: With the Thanksgiving season upon us, it's a great opportunity to share at least THREE things that we are thankful for this year! 1. I am so thankful that I married my best friend this year. He is such a good man, and I feel so lucky that he chose me to be his wife! 2. I'm thankful that we are…

QOTD for Monday, November 7, 2011: Where do you find peace? Do you take time daily to turn everything off and to just be alone with yourself to assess life? What a great question! I'm fortunate to live in a beautiful place, and looking at the ocean brings me peace and calmness. Before I moved to Florida, I was very…

QOTD - Friday, 11/4: What's your favorite strength training move? Why? Least favorite? Challenge: Every time you go to the bathroom today, do 5 squats! Favorite: chest press while laying on the bench Did you read Beverly Cleary books when you were a kid? Do you remember Ramona chanting "we must, we must, we must increase…

QOTD Tuesday 11/1/11: This is a DARE: I DARE YOU to tell us about a part of your body or something about you that you LIKE but never really tell anyone you like it! Then tell us Why! The old me when respond with my smile because it is always pretty at any weight! But I the new me wants to celebrate the small things.…

Oct 31 QOTD: Do you celebrate Halloween? If so are you dressing up for the occasion? As what? What is YOUR favorite halloween candy? What kind did you buy to pass out the the goblins tonight? I've never really gotten into the Halloween holiday. Although I don't dress up, I love to see the little ones in their costumes! I…

Saturday mini challenge: It has been pouring raining all weekend. The credit card machine was down at the gas station because of the Tstorm and they were only taking cash. The lady behind me in line didn't have any cash so I paid for her items:)

QOTD Saturday, October 30: Top 5 Bucket List 1. Own my own business 2. Get a post graduate degree 3. Run a half marathon 4. Watch LSU live in the BCS Championship (might happen this year!) 5. Visit Greece and Turkey

QOTD Friday 10/28: In a week where you gain, how do you stay focused and not let it draw you back into giving up? Unfortunately, I am the queen of giving up. Joining this challenge and pairing up with Rebecca has kept me going! Losing weight is a decision...and everyday, I have to wake up and decide to make changes...it's…

QOTD Wednesday 10/26: Lets make this a fun one.... If you could go anywhere in the world, where would it be? Right now, I want someone to pay for me to go to Fitness Ridge for 2 weeks! But since that isn't going to happen, I'm going to dream about exotic places like Australia, Fiji and wine destinations like Italy!

Tuesday QOTD - Is there anyone that you know personally or on TV that inspires you to lose weight? I'm a huge fan of the biggest loser. I love to see their body transformations, but I really love their mental transformations. Did anyone watch last night? One of the red team contestants didn't think that he could run faster…

Monday October 24, 2011 QOTD: When is your favorite time of day to work out? Do you find it makes a difference? If I didn't have to commute, I would definitely work out in the mornings. It's a great way to start your day! I work out after work on the weekdays and in the mornings on the weekends. The hardest day of the week…

Friday, 10/21 QOTD: It's not my turn for QOTD, but I'll fill in for the team! How does your workout routine change with the change of seasons? I live in Florida. Our summers are really hot and it's too unbearable to workout in the heat. I'm stuck in a gym for a good 4 months! The temp finally cooled off this week, and it…

10/19 Wednesday Question of the Day: Do you cut off your eating at a certain time of night? Do you find that if you do, you lose more weight, or that it doesn't matter? I do not think that cutting off your eating a certain time makes a big difference. The only way to lose weight and keep it off is to change your eating…

QOTD Tuesday: Are you a person who naturally eats small meals throughout the day or do you prefer a couple larger meals (and maybe a smaller meal or a snack)? Are you changing your eating habits as part of your attempts to lose weight? I am not a big breakfast fan, but I've trained myself to have something every morning.…

QOTD Monday 10/17/2011: Can you see an improvement thus far in your weight loss journey? How are you staying motivated to continue to lose weight? Although I haven't seen an improvement on the scale, I feel like I have changed my outlook on losing weight. I'm not going to give up and this is a huge improvement! I'm staying…

Sunday 10/16/2011 QOTD......Stop nitpicking! When you pick your flaws apart with all the intensity of a brain surgeon, you only increase your anxiety at not being perfect. Try to see your body as a whole and concentrate on what you LOVE about yourself. Name three things that you LOVE about your body and embrace it 1. My…

Saturday (a day late) October 15 QOTD: When you get to your goal weight (and money was no problem) would you consider having any plastic surgery? Definitely. I've wanted to get a breast reduction for the past 7 years. I'm waiting until after I have kids though. At least losing weight will make them a little bit smaller for…

Friday, Oct 14 QOTD: Is there a motivational type of phrase that really seems to "hit home" with you - and helps keep you on a successful weight loss path? I was raised in a very religious household, but as an adult, I haven't been an active member of any church. I still consider myself a faithful person though. Since…

QOTD Thursday - Just posting a fun question for the day. If you woke up with a million dollars in your bank account tomorrow. What would be the first thing you do with the money? I would book a month long stay at the Biggest Loser Fitness Ridge. It would be so nice to have a life break and regroup!

QOTD Wednesday 10.12.2011 - What have you accomplished since your journey began that you could not do before? List as many accomplishments as you can think of! 1. I reached out for support. I was too embarrassed and proud to admit that I couldn't do this alone. And thankfully I found this challenge and my partner Rebecca!…

QOTD 10.11.11: Close your eyes and visualize yourself at your goal weight. When you look in the mirror, what do you see? What are you wearing? How do you feel? Every morning, I picture myself at the finish line of this weight loss journey. I'm wearing tailored black pants (size 10!), black patent leather high heels and a…

QOTD 10/6/11 Thursday: What is your workout routine? Do you always do the same thing? Do you mix it up? What kind of music is on your iPod (if you use one)? I do circuit training classes where you rotate between the treadmill, row, trx, weights, abs, etc. There are usually about 20 people in a class, the music is blaring…

QOTD 10/5/11 Wednesday - What do you think was the biggest factor in your weight gain? What do you think is the biggest factor in your successfully weight loss? I dated my husband for five years before we got engaged. So once he proposed (finally!) I went into full workout/eat healthy so that I could look my best on my…

QOTD Tuesday 10/4/11: Now that you have been communicating with your partner for a full week, except our newest member on the blue team, I'm sure you have some words of encouragement, congratulations, thankfulness or up lifting... Today is give your partner a public shout out day.... (I hope this is ok, I know it's not a…

10/3 MONDAY QOTD. I thought I do something fun, so here we go. If you could have any celebrity body part, shape etc,. who would it be? I watched DWTS last night, and I think that Ricki Lake is looking great! She is never going to be a petite woman (I won't either), but she is confident and counting inches instead of…

QOTD - Thursday, September 29: What is one of your favorite recipes? (please share with your fellow stars) I love mexican! I found this recipe on cookinglight.com and made it last week. It is simple and yummy! And only 235 calories per serving. I added chili powder to spice it up a bit and an extra jalepeno. I love spicy!…

09/28-2011 QOTD, Wednesday: Have you resolved any emotional issues connected to your weight? And What's the biggest one you have over come, if any? I think that if I had resolved my emotional issues with my weight, then I wouldn't be looking for a support group like this one! I don't know that is will ever be completely…

QOTD Tuesday: What are your top 3 reasons for losing weight and what is one thing you are going to do once you lose it? 1. To look in the mirror and like what I see 2. To be a better wife...if I feel good emotionally, I can be a better partner. 3. To have more energy I'm going to the Gap and buying a pair of size 10 black…

Monday 9/26/11 : Since we are all at different points in this weight loss process, what has helped you to be the most successful in weight loss, exercise, and staying within your calories so far? Accountability is key for me. And that is why I've come back to MFP. Logging food and exercise keeps me on track and focused.…