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I have been out of the game for a while, but I am recommitted today. I have put on about 5 pounds over the past 6 months, but I'm nipping it in the bud! Congrats on the 200 lb mark! Jeff

I live in CT, so I'm only a little less than an hour into the city on the train. I love how the used to have gigantic light bulbs where they now have the Christmas balls. Did your food come immediately at Pig and Whistle? Last time I was there, it took a few minutes to get there!

Hi Smurfettes! I indulged on Thanksgiving and the weekend, but I got right back on track today. I'm sure I put on a bit, but that's OK. I had a great weekend at home with family and friends, and I moved on. I have my personal training tomorrow night, so I am very excited. I also was at Trader Joe's and bought some amazing…

UGH I just gave in. Somebody had these amazing Turkeys that were made out of sugar cookies, frosting, and chocolate covered marshmallows. I have no idea how bad they are, but I ate one along with a mini coffee cake (it was really small though) argh. now i have to starve myself the rest of the day!

I figured I would start the thread today. I think we're all looking for each other! I feel as though I've plateaued. I keep bouncing between 169 and 171. I am hoping to stay about where I am until Dec. 1, when I have a personal training session. My schedule will really allow me to start lifting weights at the gym.…

I bought the vanilla last night as a coworker recommended Greek Yogurt to me. It is SO GOOD! 120 Calories, 0 Fat, 13 g Carbs, 13 Sugar (from Sugar, NOT Corn Syrup), and 16 g Protein! I am so filled up from this an an English muffin! I also have the peach, strawberry, and blueberry flavors--they were on sale 4 for $5!

If I drink a pot of green tea, I feel a lot better the next morning. It definitely does curb my hunger, too. I don't know if it directly helps you lose weight, but I think it has effects that make it easier.

Good Morning, Everybody! I went to the gym last night, and I ran on the elliptical machine for an hour and watched Disaster Kitchen. It was a great show. My weekend will be relaxing. I'm going to hang out with friends tonight, and I'll be going into New York to see a show on Broadway tomorrow evening. The only challenge…

Good Morning, Smurfettes! Not much time to see anything more than good morning. I weighed in, and I am down. FINALLY! I still have a bit to go to get back to where I was a few weeks ago. Jeff

Hi Everybody! I went on the elliptical for an hour last night, and I listened to Bon Apetit podcasts about Cheesecakes, Sangria, and other delicious treats. I have been touching the candy bowl this morning, and I need to stay away. YAY ELECTIONS TODAY! GET OUT AND VOTE!

So I just have something to share... We have a health fair at work today with massages, flu shots, blood pressure screenings, and cholesterol testing. I knew that my blood pressure was high when I was a junior in high school. I weighed about 200 pounds at that point. I am happy to report that today, my blood pressure was…

Good Morning, Smurfettes! I have not been doing a great job since I went back to PSU the weekend of October 18th. Starting TODAY, I am recommitted to this. I will be going to the gym tonight to go on the elliptical machine, and I commit to doing cardio at least 4x a week! I went overboard eating with my friends in DC this…

Good Afternoon! I wasn't impressed with Biggest Loser last night. I can't stand Vicky at all, and I've always stuck up for Heba, but now she is getting to me, too. Phil has a big mouth, but she went a little nuts. May--I know what you mean about "feeling normal". Somedays I wake up and "feel" thin. Other days I "feel" like…

I just found out last night that my 5 year reunion is in August 2009. That gives me plenty of time to lose 10 pounds, and put on 10 pounds of lean mass!

Good Morning Everybody! Strangely enough, we have rain here in CT (outside of NYC). No snow. I ate spaghetti squash last night, and I did not go overboard. I woke up this morning, and I fear that I will have another gain this week. I am going kickboxing tonight and then eating a light dinner to prepare for weigh in…

Great job, Connie! I think worrying about 70 calories becomes border line obsessive. Where do you live that you have turkeys running around?!

Good Afternoon! Connie--when you lift weights, you put tons of tears in the fibers of your muscles. Water is filled into these small places. You can actually show a small water gain from weight lifting. You know that you've been sticking with your diet, so give it a few weeks to work out. Jeff

Good Morning! So last night I made a spaghetti squash. The problem is that I liked it so much I ate the ENTIRE THING. Next thing I knew, I was laying on the couch in pain. I guess it had expanded in my belly. It's kind of pathetic that I ate an entire 4 pound squash, but it was oh so good. I'm still full from dinner last…

I gained this week, Connie. Don't worry. We'll have big losses next week.

Good Morning Smurfettes! Don't forget to send your weights in! I killed myself at kickboxing last night, but it paid off. I have almost all of the weekend disgustingness off of me. Welcome back Jules...I was wondering where you had gone off to! Welcome to the team Soccermum and Nina. Where are you girls from? Congrats to…

Hi Everybody! I survived the exam, but I didn't survive my weekend unscathed. I was up 10 "pounds" after my weekend drink-a-thon. I'm taking it easy these few days. It was an amazing weekend with my best friends, so it was worth the small speedbump. I was right back on track yesterday. Kickboxing tonight AND biggest loser!…

This is my confession... I went back to my college for the weekend with friends. I ate and drank whatever I wanted, whenever I wanted. I paid for it today on the scale. I left at 167.8 last Thursday. This morning, I was a staggering 177.2 I know that a lot of this will come off in the next few days, but psychologically…

I don't know why everybody is so upset with Heba. She said she would eat ONE donut to keep the teams the same! Phil got sneaky. I can see why Heba doesn't want Phil on his time. Red team should have thought about that before!

Good Morning Smurfettes! I am very excited for Biggest Loser tonight! I weighed in this morning, and I was very happy with the result. Tomorrow is my "official" day, so I hope to stay right where I am. I am going to go kickboxing right after work today, and then, I will do my final practice exam! I can't wait to have this…

The Tuesday before last, Jillian said something to Shellay. When I heard her say it, it motivated me so much, but I couldn't remember it word for world. I watched a portion of that episode again, and I finally have the comments she made. "You're one breath away from being anything you want to be. That breath is a choice.…

Good Morning Smurfettes! I had a very nice weekend! I walked 10 miles through NYC on Saturday (woot for the pedometer!). Thanks, Punka! It felt good to see a big loss after a GAIN the week before! I am currently the thinnest that I've ever been. I going back to Penn State on Thursday, and I am about 20 pounds less than…

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Congrats, Shauna! What a great accomplishment.

Good Morning Smurfettes! Congrats on your fall challenge, Connie. We all need some motivation always. It's those fun little token items that can really spur competition, isn't it? I went kickboxing last night for the first time in a week and a half. I feel like one of the better people in the class, which is always nice.…