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Hi everyone, My weekend was so-so. I am working on getting all my good habits back up to where they were in early November. I am exercising, but not as often as I want to. I did not get all my water in each day, but I got some in. And as for meal planning that is still nowhere near where it should be. I am trying to focus…

Hi Everyone, Cathy, I'm jealous that you are able to go to yard sales this time of the year and you have the "gym" running through your blood. We are getting more snow ( I don't think it has stopped since early December) and the temps forcast for next week are all under 20 degrees. Have fun today. I got up and on the…

Hi All, Pedal, WOW!! Good for you. That is a great loss :happy: I don't update my ticker on Friday, just check in. I am up 1.6 since Tue. I was so hungry last night that I couldn't get to sleep, so I got out of bed and ate several things. I never do that. :noway: I ate normally through the day, so I don't know what was…

Hi Everyone, I didn't have time to read posts today. I took my Hesi test and scored 95%. I am very pleased that is out of the way and hope to get an acceptance letter to our nursing program in April. I have been exercising, but really need to focus on my calories. I am eating pretty healthy, but haven't started counting…

Hi all, Wow!!! What a great group of people to start out the new challenge. OK, Here we go. Kristen, Hope everything is well with you. Katy, From what I have learned about you during our challenges is that you can do whatever you put your mind to. I'm sure you do fine on your own. You go girl:happy: :heart: :heart: :heart:…

Hi All, I hate to admit it, but I gained during this challenge. The end result was 1 pound and that is ok, since I have usually gained at least 5 pounds during past Christmas holidays. Congrats to all you losers!! I am so very proud of you and all your hard work; you did a very good job. Cathy ~ SW 210.8 / GW 199 / CW 209…

Hi all, Glad to see everyone is slowly finding thier way back after the holidays. I started out the day with a healthy breakfast and 1 hour workout. I really love getting a good start. I can't wait to watch Oprah today, because I expect to be motivated by this show. Kristen, I'm excited about tomorrow's new challenge:…

Good Morning All, Lauryn, Congrats on losing over the holidays. That is an awesome thing to be able to do. Cathy, It was so sweet of your DH to make the pumpkin oatmeal. How did it turn out? Pedal, Glad to hear you enjoyed your workout so much. The fondue recipe sounds great. I only need to get the almond butter to make…

Good Morning Ladies, I'm feeling pretty good today. I lost .2 lb. Not much, but it's better than going up. I got my exercise in right away today; I love getting it done first thing in the morning. I am hosting a birthday party for my FIL today, so there will be cake and some fattening foods. I am glad the eating part of…

Happy New Year All, I hope we all have many great successes in our weight loss journey this year!! Kristen, Glad I could make your day. You're such a sweetie:flowerforyou: Cathy, That Doctor sounds like a jerk. He should be complimenting your great job on the pounds you have already lost. He must not be in touch with the…

Hi all, Kristen, You have a great list of goals; you are so organized, I just love it. You're also very inspiring. I hope you do them all and the first step is putting it down on paper, so you're off to a great start. How exciting about becoming a fitness instructor. Good luck and have a great New Year!!!:drinker: Have a…

Hey Kristen, I was referring to the overall picture for this challenge so far and it looks like you are down there. Katy ~ SW 183.2 / GW 174 / CW 174.6/ Progress -8.6lbs Cathy ~ SW 210.8 / GW 199 / CW 209.6 / Progress: -1.2 Kristin ~ SW 159 / GW 155 / CW 157 / Progress: -2.0 Deb ~ SW 201.4 / GW 197 / CW 203.4 / Progress…

Hi Ladies, Katy, Cathy, & Kristen You all did so great during the holidays. I am so happy for all of you being able to lose during the holidays is amazing. Congratulations to all of you for sticking to your good habits through the holidays!:happy: I am sorry to have to post my progress as a 2 pound gain over the holidays…

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Hi Ladies, The weight can come back fast. I am in the same boat as you, Pedal, but it only took me about 2 weeks to undo so much hard work. I am trying to get back to my good habits, but not quite there yet. I am so embarrassed by how much I've gained back. I really didn't think I would do this again. I can't wait for the…

Ho Ho Ho, Merry Christmas all, Kristen & Cathy, Thanks so much for the encouraging words. You're so helpful. Way to go to everyone with losses this week. You did so good, keep it up!!! I will check back in after Christmas. Have a great day, Love you all.:heart:

Good Morning Ladies, You are all doing so well. I wish I had what it takes to make it through the season without gaining, but hopefully I will be able to learn something from this frustrating experience. I am up quite a bit. I honestly don't know why I can't seem to keep focused on my goal. I have started that all or…

Hi Katy, Just noticed the new pics. You look great and have come a long way. You are awesome!!!:happy: :happy: :happy:

Hi Cathy, Thanks for the speech. I liked it. I am very jealous of your weather. It's really 8:44 pm here and the driveway is almost done. We are expecting more snow Saturday night. It is backbreaking work and wears me out. I substitute it for my exercise, but I'd rather be on the tredmill. Kristen, Too bad the party was…

Hi all, I weighed in today at 200.6 so I am hanging around the same as Tue. Not bad considering I have not been keeping to good choices as well as I should. I want to get to my goal of 197. I am putting that number in my head and going to think of it when I make my food choices over the upcoming week. We are getting…

Good Morning Ladies, Sorry about missing that weigh in yesterday. I've updated & moved my name. This week was a 0.4 gain. I've been slowly & steadily climbing. It's so hard to stay on track when overwelmed and I haven't had time to think about this enough yet to learn from it. I finished my last final last night & got an A…

If anyone has any tips for staying on track while feeling overwhelmed by too much too do and not enough time please post. Reminder to myself: These are the minimum things I should do during busy times like holidays. My rules if I don't have time to plan: Drink my water daily Exercise at least 3-4 times per week (even if…

Hi, This is the longest I've been away from mfp since August. I am still pretty busy trying to finish up finals and Christmas shopping and spending quality time with my family. I have not stayed with my few little rules I made for myself for this busy season and my weight is slowly creeping up. I'm trying to get back to…

Good Morning Ladies, I am off to finish my Christmas shopping & spend the day with my mom (she just wants to go out for dessert instead of lunch). My weigh in today was the same as monday. Thats ok with me; just don't want a gain. Hope you all have a great day.:happy:

Good Morning Ladies, Kristen, Love the new photo! Your hair looks darker & I like it on you. I must get a decent photo to use, maybe today. You are working so hard and stay so committed & it shows. You are really a wonderful leader and inspiration for this group. :flowerforyou: Cathy, Yikes Men- I think you have to tell…

Hi everyone, Amy, Glad you will be able to wear that pretty black dress. Remember to get photos.:happy: I agree about adding in almonds they are so healthy, but kind of high in calories this is a good opportunity to add in nuts for you. Robin, This is a good chance for you to really think about what & why you might be…

Pedal, BIG CONGRATS on getting to the "normal" range. What a great feeling that must be. Glad you're feeling better.:flowerforyou: Cathy, You WILL make it to under 200. Everyone struggles now and then. It could be your body readjusting to the lower weight and different metabolism. You should focus on all that is positive…

Kristin ~ SW 159 / GW 155 / CW 158 / Progress: -1 Cathy ~ SW 210.8 / GW 199 / CW 211.2 / Progress: +.4 Deb ~ SW 201.4 / GW 197 / CW 200.8 / Progress -.6 AmyLou ~ SW 155.6 / GW 150 / CW 153.2 / Progress: -2.4 Tammara ~ SW 224 / GW 214 / CW 221 / Progress -3.0 Allie ~ SW 178.4 / GW 171 / CW 177.6 / Progress -0.8 Rhiannon ~…

Hi Ladies, I can't believe we are starting week 3 tomorrow. This is a challenging time of year. I don't expect a loss tomorrow, but hope to start getting back to normal. I am soooo tired right now. These finals really took a lot out of me. I have one more, but don't expect it to be as bad. I have let so many things go…

Love it Cathy. So true so true. I feel good about this morning, got up and jumped right onto the tredmill and plan to do the same tomorrow. I got a good night's sleep and that always helps too. Thanks for everyone being so understanding about this time being hectic studying for finals. So, I'm off to study more. Have a…