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I messaged Lacey to find you guys. :) I'm back with the motivation to lose this weight once and for all... And hoping my first smart phone with the fancy MFP app will help me - in fact, it already has! I'll be following this one ' til the next challenge starts and join in. :)

Nah, Mr. New has dropped off the planet. I know he had a lot going on between a death in the family and then visiting home for the 4th and stuff. We texted a bit when he got back into town for a day or two then he just stopped texting me. Given, I was sick of always initiating so I stopped as well, but I did text him last…

Sorry I went MIA, this weekend was CRAZY but so worth it. :happy: Took Charlotte to the beach for the first time on Friday, went car shopping on Saturday and then spent the rest of the day with a friend and her daughter, went back to the beach with same friend/daughter on Sunday and was in a parade with work on the 4th in…

I did it! My first good eating day!! *Happy dance* It's been a number of weeks now since I've stayed within my calories so it feels good to have finally had the self-control to be back to it. :happy: 1. Well, I used to cope with emotional eating by just eating... :tongue: Now that I'm making this lifestyle change, I…

Kendall - I was going to ask how Mr. Reunion was doing, but seems like things are going well...! :wink: Lacey - Thank you. :heart: My logic at this point, is maybe a rebound is worth it. Who knows, maybe it'll end up being more than that. :tongue: And thanks for reminding me not to give up... *just keep swimmin'...just…

HEY KENDALL!!!! :bigsmile: Definitely sucks to not meet up to your expectations when they're set too high. Not making my goals nearly impossible should help, and giving myself some leeway was kinda what I was going for (especially seeing as how I didn't log today and ate very poorly again... :grumble: ) But at least SAYING…

*Peeks out and sheepishly waves* Hi everybody... :embarassed: I know I kinda disappeared the last challenge. Lots and lots and lots going on right now and it's hard to focus on any one thing in particular or be able to keep up with anything. My goal this challenge will be simple, because I feel like I tried to do too many…

Weigh in for this week - 223. Only lost one pound but I'll take it given my "slip up" weekend last weekend. Oh, and my work has started an 8 week Biggest Loser challenge, and I'm super excited. I thought it was funny because the co-worker that is organizing it looked at me and said "You have to start at your weight now,…

OMG Kendall! Hahaha, how exciting! Having a little "spice" in your life can definitely change things and I'm happy for you! Seems like you found quite the man, one of those few and far between that is willing to go above and beyond! (Brushing your hair...? Yea, I've never experienced that...) I'm so happy for you, he seems…

Tae - Thanks for the butt kicking offer. :P In ways, I always need it, just like everyone does. But I got a pretty good "self" butt kicking on Monday. Started with my personal training session and I made the mistake of telling her I wanted to give up. BAD MOVE, lol. She pushed me harder than she ever had and I wanted to…

Amy - Thank you. *Hugs* I hope the icing and stretching makes you feel better really soon! I'm trying to just find the oomph and motivation to keep going. Obviously the 20 lbs I've lost since April proves that I can do it, I think it's more of my attitude than anything. And given I've always been an emotional and boredom…

Unfortunately, I have proven to be a bad @ss kicker when I can't even kick my own... And I have no one and nothing to blame aside from my own negative attitude. But hey, at least you got that far! I wish I had even made it out the door today... You're ahead of the game!

I love all these pics in one place! Congrats to everyone on your successes, you all look amazing and I am super jealous! I can't wait to join you all. :happy:

Ok, will someone PLEASE find the magic words to KICK MY @SS! I don't know what my deal is but I do great all morning but by the afternoon/evening I just give up. My "I don't care anymore" attitude is coming back with a vengeance and I don't know what to do to get rid of it. And to think, last week I was so proud of myself…

I'm sorry I haven't been able to keep up again lately. Trying to get things situated for Charlotte's daycare transfer, my little sister leaving for (Army) boot camp, lots of things going on right now, but I'm doing what I can! I'll pop in as I'm able and reply to everyone. :happy: Official weigh in for this week - 225. I…

Tae - I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Strangely, I was thinking about something similar this morning but more along the lines of "I have no idea what I'd do if my mom ever got seriously sick" and I can't even imagine how terrifying that must be. We are always here for you when you need us. *hugs* Well, I worked my…

Nava - Thank you so much, you are a doll. New or not your support means everything. *hugs* Amy - Yea, we've tried the whole "only talk about Charlotte" deal and somehow it always gets awkward and then we start talking about us. I wish it was as easy done as said. Hailie - I'm so glad you enjoyed prom! Can't wait to see the…

Amy - Yes, I know I want him to love me the way that I love him. And I realize that by manipulating, pushing, etc. that he'll never TRULY love me the way that I want him to love me. Victoria - I get that I can't change him, no matter what I say, do, think... I've tried my hardest, even though deep down I've known that it…

*Sigh* I can't keep up with y'all, it's crazy! Lol. I'll do my best to catch up but no promises,:laugh: Kendal - I *love * your pics, they are ADORABLE! I'd love to see the rest if you're willing to share. :) You should be so proud of yourself! Also, congrats on the weight loss! You showed that scale!! (And cracked me up…

I won't lie... I tried to read all 4 pages but eventually had to give up, lol. But here I am!! *waves* I can't reply to everyone but congrats to Kerry and welcome to all the newcomers! It's great to have you all. :happy: It's insane to me that I lost 14 lbs during the last challenge leaving me at 18 lbs less than when I…

Thanks for your input! When you purchase the "program" or what have you, do you have to pay 100% up front or do they have a monthly payment plan sort of thing? Maybe it's changed since it transferred, but if you or anyone else have any input, it'd be great!

ROFLMAO! That was epic... :laugh: I LOVE it too, it will be my new motto as well... Could definitely use it today.

Ronnie - Sorry to hear about the sick baby! It's definitely no fun and I hope you get some rest and that little one is better soon!! Kerry - I hate fighting, it really truly is completely draining. I'm sure things will work themselves out with a nice good chat but I feel for ya! Karen - Unless I eat out (which is few and…

Congrats everyone on such great jobs! It's so motivating to see others seeing such great progress and results. Welcome Ariel! Sarah - How exciting! I'm so happy for you!!! I can't wait for the day I can shrink down to my former size. It's sad to think that just 1 1/2-2 years ago I was a size 11. And I finally succumbed to…

The baby's napping and I'm about to join as it sounds like a great idea so I'll catch up later but I met my goal even without going to the gym. Definitely has me feeling more positive today! (Although still a lil grumpy, lol.) So weighed in at 232 today, goal for next week I'll be forgiving and shoot for a 2 lb weight loss…

It's insane how much posting is going on in here! I did read everyone's posts and got a couple good chuckles, but I am in the same boat that I just can't keep up! I will try to do better, promise. :bigsmile: I'm having one of those days where I just want to eat everything in sight. I'm in a bad mood and not for any reason…

Update: it's a bad sprain. But the gym and personal training are out for probably about 2-3 weeks according to the doctor. :frown: I hope dieting alone can keep me headed in the right direction... Hailie - I just noticed your post something about the University of Minnesota. I'm in Minnesota! Just thought I'd say hi and…

Rarr. Had to reschedule my 2nd personal training session from tomorrow 'til *hopefully* Wednesday. I'm pretty sure I broke my ankle today. I had my arms full with the baby in the carseat in one arm and the diaper bag, my purse, everything else in the other and I didn't catch my footing coming down the front step onto the…

Thank you all for the hope that someday the sleeplessness will end! Unfortunately I am well aware that it won't be for a very long time as she is only 7 months old right now. It was so disappointing (although expected) when she stopped sleeping through the night because she learned to stand in her crib as she had JUST…

Thank you! Yea, she was doing great sleeping through the night until she figured out that she can now stand in her crib and cry for FOREVER because she knows eventually I will come get her. Yesterday was too much and it took 20 minutes of straight, solid crying for her to eventually fall asleep. And only because she was…