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Truth- way to much pizza this week so that needs to stop. I will get back on track this weekend plus catch up on my sleep. I plan to catch up on my sleep as well this weekend. However, I will start by going to bed early tonight as this has been a very long week. Sorry to tired and exhausted to respond personally to…

Karen- Wow you have alot of grading already. I hope you can get it done without forgoing the gym to many days. I have just been working on the basic the last 2 days and no quizzes planned until next Friday. I need to get back to the gym and working out. This week has been packed with evening meetings and not leaving school…

Zakie-you did just fine with your wishes. I think many of us wish we had started earlier than we actually did. However, in retrospect, I know I would not have been successful as I am now. The reason is I wanted this for myself and I was ready for a change. The changes will come and so will the weight loss, just take it one…

Karen- I hope you had a good first day of school. My students will arrive tomorrow, the 6th graders started today in their uniforms. It was nice to see our students wear uniforms for a change this year. It will be interesting to see how the 7/8th graders adjust to the uniforms. Susan and Karen- Gorilla has signed up for…

Grammy- Where in Maryland are you are you from? What part will you be visiting in October? I live in Annapolis, MD (Anne Arundel county) so if you are anywhere nearby maybe we can get together. I also work 5 minutes from BWI airport so that could meet around there depending on what airport you are using. Lori- We will be…

skinny/Karen- We will get through the tunnel together and won't let it get to us. I also imagine that seeing all the people lining the tunnel will be very helpful and motivating to keep us going without giving up. Glad you did well on your 5K and that the storms had stopped. The additional length even a tenth of mile would…

Boho/ Allison- Welcome back. It is great to hear from you again, you have been missed. p1nxy- Welcome back from vacation, sounds like you had a great trip. Toots- Hope you get the travel approval soon. Robin- Thanks for sharing your story about the challenges you have faced this past year. Glad your are free of doctors…

Karen-Good luck with your race. I ran in the rain last night but it was a relatively light rain most of time but it did chase us inside at one point. I hope you reach your goal. My wish for this week came true. I received all the test results today and they all came back normal. :bigsmile: :drinker: The only problem is the…

Brenda- My trainer has talked to me about the big breakfast (King) smaller lunch (prince) and a tiny dinner (beggar). It does work but is not always realistic based on our lives. I have a made a few changes- I do eat more in the morning including the carbs, lunch is more controlled then dinner I try to keep it small- a…

Bettyjo- Don't give up and get frustrated right now. Remember that your body is changing right now especially with the lap band issues. Your weight does change daily and hourly, so don't let 1 or 2 days get you down. You can do this. Gotto go the worthless PD just ended.

ebailey-Sorry to hear about your uncle. I hope your and your family can find some peace. Kaye- Good news about having your blood pressure meds lowered. Skinny/Karen- I also love Moosetracks ice cream. I hope your DC gives you more time in your rooms. I am very lucky that my administration understands how much the teachers…

Skinny/ Karen- I went back to work today. We have 4 days this week, with Friday off for professional development and getting our rooms set up. I am surprised that you don’t have at least 1 day to get your classroom ready, they have built those days into our contract. I really dislike using my personal time to get my…

biturner-Great to see you back. Hope you are well. Nettie- The gain is all baby so just keep that in mind. I think the baby will be a boy. Tom- I will be celebrating with a piece of chocolate cream pie. I am Laurie- 44 years young and a middle school science teacher. I start back to work on Monday. This week will be plenty…

Karen and Susan- My flight is also leaving NYC at 4:15pm so we will be walking around the airport for a little while at least. Skinny/Karen-Glad Gunner is doing okay. Sounds like the new routine will be beneficial for you. BettyJo- Hope you get the clearance for the lap band removal and that you are cancer free. Hansea-…

cblue/Lori- Did you know there are such things as Super Sprint Triathlons? I found out about those this year it includes a 300-400 yd swim, 5-14 mile bike and a 1-3 mile run. The numbers vary based on the event but it is cool and a great way to start. I may actually look into this for next year. There are also indoor…

I found a few articles about weight loss and keeping it off. They do contain good tips for losing the weight slowly as that will help to keep it off. I had to do some research since many of us harbor the same fears about not keeping the weight off. An article about Weight Loss: Keeping the Weight Off A good article and…

Kaye- Your picture looks great. I would go by the measurements instead of the chart. Congrats on being out the obese category. I can’t avoid the peanut mm’s either. Glad the packing is going well and that you get to spend time with your sisters and dad. Lives to travel- Charlotte would be a great destination for an event.…

Here is a good article about weight loss plateau. http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/weight-loss/in-depth/weight-loss-plateau/art-20044615?pg=1 Some additional information about the Mayo Clinic Losing weight: What works? By Mayo Clinic Staff If you need to lose weight, take simple steps to improve your chances of…

Sephora-Welcome you joined our group just by posting. How long have you been on this journey? If you give us some more information, we can provide some helpful tips. Kaye- Glad the car can be fixed. Don't worry about your goals if you keep walking the weight will drop again. Grammy- You are doing great with meeting your…

new chiropractor to run stem on the foot. He should be able to find the trigger point for the area of pain. I love my chiropractor and I can’t begin to tell you how many times he has worked on my ankles, feet and knees. Congratulations on the 2 lb loss. Kate-We all have days that are tough but we get through them and have…

Skinny/Karen- Great news on the health assessment. Sounds like you have a found a great trainer. I very seldom lift at max so 50% should work for you. Brenda- Great job with the 5K. Your time was impressive for your first time out after surgery. Keep up the hard work. Robin- That is awful about the dish washer. Hope you…

Goals- To keep being active and exercise. I don't want it taken away from me again. I was very creative with how I exercised- ie an easy bike ride, jog today. This week on Wednesday- I will swim tomorrow night unless I walk with a friend. Trainer on Thursday- so that will be a good workout. Friday- I am going climbing and…

I am cleared to exercise again. :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :heart: :heart: :heart: I was at the gym when I found today. I just could not sit around waiting any longer. I had to run and try out the new shoes. I do have a mild backward leakage around the arortaic valve. NO Heart disease or other major problems. I love…

skinny- HOw did the health assessment go? I did get new running shoes, the first pair I brought ended up rubbing against my toes so they went back today. Now I have a pair of New Balance 660. I plan to test them out at the gym tomorrow if I don't go to school. tlh- sending prayers to your daughter and your family. Hope she…

Kate- TOM does refer to time of the month, you might also see it referred to as Aunt Flo, Red headed cousin visit etc. It does mess with your weight. Other common abbreviations: DD- dear or darling daughter DH dear husband DS-dear son GG- grandson/ GD granddaughter Today, I am waiting for the test results from the…

Tanya- I also weigh in everyday. The daily fluctuations don’t annoy quite so bad anymore since they are a normal part of this process. Brenda- I also agree with Tanya. There are many factors that will change your weight daily such as Time of day, salt, water retention, TOM (time of Month) so unless you are really eating a…

Newbies, Welcome to our Thread! You can join us just by posting your comment at the end of this thread. Feel free to say what you what. We have some guidelines below and some suggestions for monthly challenges but it’s not mandatory and you can jump into the challenge at any point in the month. GOALS and IDEAS for daily…