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I've had a good weekend. Had planned some walks, but doing anything outdoors is not an option due to the fires here in So Cal. The ash and smoke is horrible, the fire closest to my house is 10 miles away, only 1 mile from where I work. Anyway, I pulled out my gazelle and got some work in anyway. I've done some of my…

Welcome, I'm sure you'll love the support on the boards! Anita

We did have a good start for November, but I want on that losers bus also. Does everyone have their weekend planned out? Healthy snacks available? I know PLAN PLAN PLAN is what it takes for me. :wink: Anita

Welcome from another So Cal member. I have a long way to go but find this site great motivation. Anita

I love Mondays that I don't work! I work a 4/10 and have either Monday or Friday off every week. Next year that may change, I mght have to take my day off during the week. Our area is the only area that has had Mondays as an option and I think they want to make us the same as the other teams. I've got all my errands done…

Glad to see such positive comments. I've been seriously considering getting it. Anita

Welcome, I'm sure you'll find great support form the site. Anita

Well, I'm on that zero bus this week, but definitely not giving up. I get a lot of satisfaction in knowing I'm following the plan. I'm journaling and getting my exercise in. The scale isn't the only gauge of my journey this time. I think in the past I have put too much focus on it, and given it too much power over me. Not…

Great job Black Team!!! Nichole, I hope you're feeling better soon. I agree, tell me no to something and I want it! I hope everyone has a great on program day and weekend. Anita

Welcome, I'm sure you'll find a lot of support and information from the folks here. I sure have. :smile: Anita

Congrats Purple Team!! And a big cheer to everyone!! Anita

Hello everyone. I got grocery shopping for the next week out of the way yesterday. I'm home by myself today so will just fix what I want when I want it. Have my meals planned for next week that I'll be fixing tomorrow. No planned exercise for me on the weekends. I do wear my pedometer and try for 10,000 steps while working…

I look forward to seeing that final number for the team! Hope everyone is having an on program day! Anita

I had a really good workout at Curves tonight. I can tell the difference now that I've been consistently back for 3 weeks. I can really push myself again on the machines and it feels good. Hopefully the scale will be nice in the morning. Anita

I've never done it with lettuce leaves. But I have just made myself a bowl of enchilada filling from time to time when I want an enchilada fix. Without the tortillas it really cuts the calories for me yet satisfies my craving. Anita

I find the extra lean beef I get has less calories than the ground turkey, so I've never stopped using beef for hamburger helper. I do have to make sure I really watch the portion sizes though.

Well, my weekend food eating wasn't bad, but it was a little more than I had planned. I'd say I was eating in maintain mode more than losing mode. I think today will be much better. I've already been to Curves for the day and that tends to keep me on track. I tell myself it didn't do any good to work out it you're going to…

Welcome! You're doing this for you! That's the best reason. I'm sure you'll find a lot of support here. Anita

I'm so glad to see you here! You'll find lots of nice folks posting here. Anita

I've never heard this about sugar alcohol, thanks for the info. I try to avoid the sugar alcohols, it doesn't take much for me to have stomach problems with it. Anita

I'm off to a good start today also. The last two days haven't been great. I do better on weekends than I do when I'm at work. I'm doing my laundry walking today. Wash a load, hang up an item and walk each one individually to hang it up. I'll have my 10,000 steps in by the end of the day. It may be sill, but it works for…

Great job everyone!!!! Anita :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Go Black Team!!!! I feel an awesome week total coming on! Anita

If I understand it correctly, this is only my second week, you email your team leader, for us it's Nich0le, with your weight on Tuesday or Wednesday morning. Once the whole team has weighed in and it's all posted we actually start talking about what we did for the week. All the congrats and sympathies! Anita

Well, that certainly was a nice surprise. I tend to underestimate my activity also. Still uncomfortable with the thought of eating those extra calories. Anita

Mine refers to my affection for betting on the horses. Anita

I weighed in for the first time last week on Wed, since I had just started I wanted that extra day. I think I'll continue on Wednesday unless I know I won't be on my usual work routine that day, then I'll weigh on Tuesday. Anita

Good morning fellow black team members. Weekend went pretty well for me. I actually didn't eat all of my calories yesterday. Very unusual for me. I know that's not a good thing to do continually, but not worried about it for one day. Did have a bit of an upset stomach yesterday. So far today, my stomach seems to be ok.…

Happy Saturday fellow Black Team Members! I participated in a bowlathon this morning to raise money for MS. Can you say pizza everywhere? Luckily I knew this ahead of time and since we bowled from 10 - 12, I made sure I ate breakfast before we left and it was a little too early for lunch. Had a really fun time plus burned…

Well, your body is certainly trying to tell you something. I've been there myself. Seems like as soon as I get going something happens. I understand your frustrations completely. Hope you're feeling better soon, but don't push too hard, you don't want a serious injury. Anita