crystalAN85 Member

Oooooh, a Minnesotan group. Love it! Thanks Apryl for the invite or I probably would have been oblivious. :tongue: I'm Crystal, single mommy to my lil girl. I grew up in St. Louis Park and currently live in Montrose - tiny town near Delano/Watertown/Buffalo. But I work in Richfield and spend a lot of time in Apple Valley…

Megan - Thanks for remembering! Yes, I have not had a cigarette since September 30th so that puts me at 35 days smoke-free today. :happy: Congrats on the loss this morning!!! That's so exciting, especially after being stuck for a while. Amy - I try to tell myself the same thing. The problem is, when I "lose it" and start…

Can we say fail? Gosh... At this rate the holidays are gonna be the death of me! I can't seem to keep up with anything lately. :grumble: Well hello ladies! I have an unbelievable amount of catch up to do tonight... I need a designated person to ride my *kitten* this challenge. *sigh* Anywho, I'm sure I'll have a more in…

I'll be playing reading/replying catch up later tonight hopefully. :) Wanted to pop in quick to say I'm passing on this week's weigh in... TOM (Hey, not pregnant! *happy dance*)

So... Far... Behind... Lol. *****Weigh in for this week at 214***** Happy dance! Life and work are crazy this week, I'll be catching up as soon as I can! :happy:

OMG puppies are adorable and that was hysterical! I will be getting back to replying probably...er...tomorrow. Or Sunday. Here's me being wishy washy 'cuz I'm going out with my BFF tonight for a little night out, dancing fun. I'm SO excited. And then tomorrow my mom is bringing home a little extra work for me to make a bit…

**********216********** Well, on the bright side at least I'm back to my starting weight. *sigh* Only down from here! Thank you ladies, for all of your support. Kendal, you should send me your number. In crisis mode, I'd definitely call you but I'm definitely a texter. My best friend suggested the morning after pill. She…

Kendal - We must have posted at the same time. I do know what you mean. I've given the wishy washy no before, I think that's why he didn't believe me. I feel like crap about this situation because I don't know what to think... Honestly. I said no and meant it. And have bruises to show for it. That's the confusing part. But…

I know... Messy. Just crossing every appendage that everything works out ok and I hop right back on my fancy little bandwagon. I was content there, lol. Kerry - CONGRATS!!! I've been feeling like 170 is unattainable, but you are such an inspiration! What you have been able to do is amazing and I'm so happy for you! :happy:

Amy - Congratulations to your brother! I am so happy for him, and for you! That has got to be hard, but it's awesome that he has such a good support system. :smile: Kendal - Good luck with the house! I hope that things work out the way you hope for them to. And the husky pic was adorable, lol. I know I liked it on FB, but…

I miss feeling like I could keep up around here. :laugh: I love you all! Just checking in quick, I'll reply more tonight after work or tomorrow, but today has been REALLY hard. I'm proud of myself for reaching Day 4 without a cigarette, but today seems even harder than the first day. As in like, smoking is all I can think…

***Weigh in for this week: 217*** Well, at least I lost the sodium and most of the pre-TOM weight. Speaking of sodium, I hear all you ladies talk about going over your sodium, and because of that I've been tracking mine. Seems as if unless I go to a fast food joint (which I have been avoiding altogether lately, just gets…

Kiki - Awesome NSV! Congrats! Apryl - Totally posted in that thread. I'm SO excited and it definitely gets me motivated to start on the C25K. Not only that but exercise in general. :embarassed: I've been watching the food, not so great with getting my @ss to the gym. But this is my new found inspiration! Annette - That's…

I really hope to be able to do this with you guys! It looks like so much fun! *Edit* - I'm having trouble finding the date for it. Maybe because some of the tabs won't load on my phone. Anyone know the date?

Victoria - If the others' whips haven't worked for you, here's one from me! *cracks whip* Figured it's only fair after the whips you've given me. :wink: Sounds like you've done a great job on your own though! Kristina - I can't even imagine the sight of that chart...! Thanks for all you do for us. :smile: Kendal - UGH! Why…

I officially vow to keep up now... :laugh: Pam - Thanks for your support and congrats on the run!!! And good luck on your 5K, I'm sure you'll do great! I'm so jealous of you runners... Maybe someday I'll be able to run without huffing and puffing like a suffocating Pug. :tongue: Welcome Janette and Michelle!!! Tasha - Can…

Now to finish catching up... :smile: Hailie- *HUGE HUGS (and joins in the group hug)* Rikki- I couldn't agree more with what these ladies are saying. I have not looked at youe food diary but along the lines of fast food: I can personally vouch for the fact that it sabatoges you, even if you're within your calories. I spent…

Nava- That is SUCH a stressful situation between your work, Joe, and his potential job. I'm sure it'll all work out, but I can't even imagine the many directions your head is in right now. *hug* Katheryne- As frustrating as those idiots can be (I deal with a fair amount of people lacking common sense as well), I couldn't…

Eek! I'm two pages behind! :tongue: I'll hafta catch up tonight or tomorrow night (more likely as I actually have a night out tonight!) But weigh in for this week.....219. Hooray sodium... I hope... Lol.

Kerry - Thank you for the thoughts. *Hug* And this: Like "oh hey we're friends now but you've seen me naked, so... ... ..." Awkward. made me LOL! So true... :laugh: Hailie - That sucks about your grades, but I know you can do it! And I can definitely see a difference in your pictures - second-ing Victoria here! YAY! I love…

Victoria- LOL! I love you! My FB pic is the same as here. You can probably find me the fastest using the link www.facebook.com/crystalAN85. If I get home before ya track me down, I'll find you. :wink: Anyone else can feel to find me as well! Rikki- Yea, our local station is 93x, so maybe it's coincidence that ours is…

Jessi - I can only imagine. Yuck! I know it's completely different but that little piece of tissue can be SOOOOO sensitive! I've had my tongue pierced and it had been pierced too far back and to the point of rubbing on that under-the-tongue thingy. I was miserable. I eventually gave up, took it out, and had it re-done. I…

Finishing my game of catch up! Sarah (WnT)- Many thoughts and prayers for you, your friend, and her family. I can't even imagine how scary that would bre. Welcome Joy! Kristina- Good job saying no! I, myself, did not have such luck as I got to work to see cupcakes staring at me...lol. Rikki- Is X Fest a national thing?…

Hey all. I guess I'm a lil less mopey, I know you all understand so I won't apologize for being sad. Thanks again for all of your support this weekend. *hugs* This weekend was a total bust food-wise. Emotional eating galore! And then with the game yesterday, I had the same football munchies many of you mentioned, lol.…

Because I need to: This is the picture I took of my beautiful girl right before she went to Heaven. *Sigh* Thanks again ladies, for all your support. You don't know how much it means to me. Speaking of, anyone have any tips on avoiding emotional eating? I just can't seem to stop... :indifferent:

Tasha - thanks and nice to meet you as well. I am really excited for my cruise, and I don't even know where I'm going yet! Lol. My mom told me a few months ago that she wanted to take me, my daughter, and my brother on a cruise in February. Since she mentioned this, February has been my goal. I know we'll be headed…

Thank you all for your support, hugs, and well wishes. I don't really have the heart to sit and read all the posts right now. I did put my furry baby down this morning. Almost 14 great years, she was honestly the best dog I ever could have asked for. God, I miss her already. :frown: Weigh in at 216 today. No change, but…

earthsember - YES! Getting in exercise with a little one under foot can be such a challenge! Hibernating is so much easier... :laugh: Luckily, I do have a gym membership with a daycare, I have some workout DVDs also and I'm hoping between these options, I can beat the urge to go into hiding until spring. :tongue: And when…

Now that I've caught up with everyone's posts, I figured I'd pipe in a few comments and my re-intro before bed. :) I'm Crystal, and I'm a 26 year old single mom of a beautiful now 1-year old. I have "baby daddy drama" lol, this may come up a time or two in my posts. I have an AAS in veterinary technology and work part time…

Hi everyone! I have noticed that our threads seem to explode, so I apologize in advance that I know I will never be able to keep up 100%, but I will do my best. :smile: Thank you for all the welcome back's I received in the last thread while I eyeball'd it waiting for this new challenge to begin! I've missed you all and…