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First question I have is What is a cool name for the Medifast Diet? Hoping for any comment. My 2nd question... HAPPY FREAKIN' SWAGGERIN' Sunday - Satursday SEXY SHAMROCKS!!!!. |
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That's a good question. I'm not sure what is the right answer. I'll do some poking around and get back to you if I bump into an answer. You should email the people at Medifast as they probably could answer your Medifast question..
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And a quote since Capt's not here to give us one. (Well this is a long one with a great message).
Don't Quit. When you've eaten too much and you can't write it down,. And you feel like the biggest failure in town.. When you want to give up just because you gave in,. And forget all about being healthy and thin.. So What! You went over your points a bit,. It's your next move that counts...So don't you quit!. It's a moment of truth, it's an attitude change.. It's learning the skills to get back in your range.. It's telling yourself, "You've done great up till now.. You can take on this challenge and beat it somehow.". It's part of your journey toward reaching your goal.. You're still gonna make it, just stay in control.. To stumble and fall is not a disgrace,. If you summon the will to get back in the race.. But, often the struggler's, when loosing their grip,. Just throw in the towel and continue to slip.. And learn too late when the damage is done,. That the race wasn't over...they still could have won.. Lifestyle change can be awkward and slow,. But facing each challenge will help you grow.. Success is failure turned inside out,. The silver tint in a cloud of doubt.. When you're pushing to the brink, just refuse to submit,. If you bite it, you write it....But don't you quit!. - Author Unknown.. |
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Thanks for starting the thread Lara! I don't know how to do that..
Barb - hope the weather warms up for you. Can't believe you have snow. Oh well. Hope the day with the boys cheers you up a bit.. T - hope you are having a great OP Sunday.. Sandy - see you in a week chica!. AFM - so tired. Ater church I went shopping for some mote things I had coupons for. Mostly candy for nieces and nephews Easter baskets and for my mom and mine students. I couldn't pass up two dove candy bars for 4 cents after. My coupon.. Think I am gonna take a nap.. Mucho love.. |
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Thanks for starting us out Lara. Nice to see Kori and Terri have found the new one. Nobody seemed to be around today. I'm heading in to watch Amazing Race and I'll be gone till Tues. at my dtrs. house babysitting so I'll check back with you guys then...
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Hey lara.. thanks for starting the thread. ive been on the soccer field all day so sorry I couldnt help..
Bon voyage to sandy, lori and robyn who are all already gone.. Hey teri and kori... hope you guys had great days.. Gotta log my food and ill be back later. cant beleive I'm going away in 2 days and I'm so not ready.... story of my life.... |
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Oh no barb... sorry I missed you. enjoy time with dd and tell me all about Amazing race. my kids are watching 2 soccer games at once so ill never get to see it. have fun!..
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Bye Barb...have a great time with the grandkids...Lots of love..
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Hey there hun, doing just wonderful here. Hope you are too..
Much love to ya.. |
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Ok, ladies,.
I have had an OP day. But, now that the time is here, Let me share why I have been so busy this week....I didn't get a summer school position, so few weeks back I was on the internet checking out summer positions when I ran across a position for an Economic Education Specialist at the Federal Reserve Bank. Hmmm...I can do that I thought. Uplaoaded my resume and filled out their online ap. Not thinking much of it. Well two weeks ago, I had a phone interview and was set up for a second with the hiring managers-4 people. I have been preparing for this interview as if it were my doctoral thesis. Turns out that there is a 50/50 split in responsibilities and the position is also in the Office for Minority and Women Inclusion doing research on policy and practices for mnority and women owned businesses. I was in heaven....I am a teacher-have taught Econ, I am a former business owner, one of my degrees is in Women and Gendar Studies and I am a minority...Pray for me ladies... I am really ready to come out the classroom. I don't know if I have shared but, I develop and administered a small private school and returned to the classroom three years ago. To be honest, I don't want to be an adminstrator. I have not shared this with anyone, except my husband and daughter, and need lots of prayers going up. I'll check back in with you all tomorrow when I get home. I am taking off for the 9 am interview. I really want this position.. |
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I love love love that quote/poem...perfect timing (for me!) Hi all- it's been crazy, and I'm crazy....love yall- happy op, water drinkin' day!.
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Morning shams,.
Have a few minutes to get on before leaving for doc appt. and dtrs. house. Terri, hope interview goes well this morning. I've lost another 5 lbs. so that's 11 in 2 weeks. Have a good day everyone and I'll try to get back on tomorrow... |
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Morning Lovelies!.
Off to work - already packed my gym bag and it's hanging ont e front door. catch you after my work-out. have a great OP water-guzzling day!.. |
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Good morning all. Haven't forgot about you and will try and catch up tonight..
My dd's very good friend's father committed suicide over the weekend..been crazy..will check back later... |
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Good morning ladies... going to try to be chatty today since I wont be back again until friday or saturday.... woo hoo! I need this vacation badly. got lots of work to do today... real work, not just my personal business stuff.. LOL..
Barb... you amazing woman!!! 5 more pounds... awesome!!!!!!! so frickin proud of you!. Eileen.. have a great busy OP day.. Hey erin... ditto.. Terri.. wow the job sounds amazing. ill be sending you good vibes... |
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Andi... have a great, water guzzling day..
Ang.. I'm so sorry. that is quite a tragedy. hope dd is doing ok... |
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Terri thinking of you this morning. You should be there now, you would be great!.
Hey Erin good to see you around.. Sandy hope you are driving safely.. At work gotta go!.. |
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Morning ladies - I hope everyone had a great OP weekend..
Dyed easter eggs yesterday that was fun. vivian had a blast, spilled 3 of the cups but to be fair, I spilled one and so did the hubby.. I had a big loss - for me - on Saturday down 3.8 for a total of 18.8 lbs!. I hope everyone has a great on plan day. xo. teri.. |
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Hello Erin, Eileen, Barb and Andii....
Hello to the rest of you Shmmie Sistahs!!!. Interview went well. I hopefully will hear somithing by the end of the week. I really want this position. But, of course, if I don't get that means there is something else out there for me. Thanks for your thoughts, vibes and prayers this morning. Oan.. I used egg white egg beaters and only used 1 tablespoon and I used 1/4 teaspoon of baking powder. I try not to stray from anything not op, but I like dry cake anyway. I didn't put anything else on it. Just dry cake. It was really good and was a change from the same shake.. Everyone have an OP day!. Much love to ya'll. Peace.. |
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Ang I'm so sorry to hear that news, not easy when trying to explain to kids..
Terri glad the interview went well, I'll keep my fingers crossed.. T and barb nice losses this week keep it up!. Andi we'll miss you when your gone. Have fun!. Off to do homework with the kiddos or at least keep them on track- lol. Then vball tonight if we can keep winning to go to the championship game I'll play from 8:30-10:30! We pulled it off last season, let's hope we can do it tonight!.. |
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Thanks Terri!.
I had a employee recognition luncheon today. I had asked what the menu would be so that I could plan. Salad, grilled chicken and veggies I could eat. Then there was gourmet Mac and cheese and cheesecake for dessert which I left totally intact on my plate! I was so proud of myself because in the past I would have said I've reached goal and am in transition so I can have it just today. Not today- totally OP with transition!.. |
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We love you crazy! Hope you got all your water in today and stayed OP Eileen!..
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11 Pounds????? Freakin' awesome! Keep working the plan chica, I want to see that ticker keep moving downwards!..
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So sorry to hear about dd's friend. What a hard thing to handle at such a young age...
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Terri - How exciting that the interview went well. Hopefully you will get some good news. I usually drink the RTD shakes when I need a change up from the regular old shake. I can never seem to make the shake cake work for me...
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Way to freakin' go Lara! So glad that you are doing transition OP and feeling good about it...
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Another day closer to Friday! WOOHOO!!!!.
Long day. But at least it is done. Still kind of feeling blah. Think I will go home early instead of hanging out trying to get work done... |
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Trainer just texted me so I need to go in early tonight. Guess I really do need to go home. Need to figure out my L&G so I can eat early enough so my stomach is settled and not full before I work out..
Will try to check in later.. Peace out hookers... |
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Hi to all...hope all is well in shammieland..
Things still haven't calmed down here but hopefully soon.. Love you all... |
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Evening lovelies!.
Home from the gym after a weight routine. enjoying some decaf coffee and thinking strongly about sleep soon.. Hope you hear soon about the interview!. Everyone else - have a wonderful evening and start the day tomorrow with a BANG!.. |
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Hey~ quick check in. had a hard day.... I dreamed of chicken nuggets all day long. I did not cave but it was hard and there were a lot of temptations (mcd's on every corner) glad I will be home all day tomorrow so I can have my L and G earlier in the day than 9pm!!!!.
So YAY for staying OP during a hard day. Will report in on ACE challenge tomorrow. Night Night.. |
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PS Dont I look like a dumazzz where oh where are everyones pics for the challenge!??!?!..
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Ang - hugs and prayers heading your way, chica..
Andi - I thought of you this afternoon and made sure my clothes for the gym are in my car for tomorrow. Went tonight to work with the trainer.. Jill - good for you resisting those horrible little chicken nuggets. I need to get a pic posted for the challenge. And no, you don't look like a dumazz sweetie.. AFM - Hit the gym then bought aton of candy for Easter. Think I am pretty much finished with all my candy coupons. May have some more. Off to bed. Catch you hookers in the AM.. Mucho love... |
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Morning shamrocks!.
Jill super proud of you for resisting- they would have made you feel totally ****** afterwards! I'll get a pix soon, I still need to post results!. Andi and kori way tobrock the exercise!. And thinking of you and hoping the craziness ends soon.. Andrea have a safe trip today.. Well last night we won the first game but lost our second. We were down a player and it killed us that game. Plus I now have a knee injury for trying to dig one out. Landed all wrong on my left knee! Will have to rest it to heal so no real heavy workouts for me for at least a few days. Hope everyone has a great op day... |
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Hey, I think I caught up. I am on my plan period and I don't feel like working. One class and then a meeting..
Shoutout to everyone I missed.. Happy travels to all who are traveling. My thoughts and prayers are with you.. Great staying OP ladies. We Rock!!!. I will see you ladies tomorrow, unless I get a phone call from the Fed today...lol. I'll be shouting from rooftops if I get this call.. Much love to all. Peace.. |
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Hi Shams,.
I'm home and boy am I worn out. Those boys really kept me hopping and my knee is totally paying for it now. Dtr. and her hubby had a good time though so that's what's important. I feel so lucky that a major winter storm is headed this way in a few hours. They're calling from 6-14" depending where you live. What's happened to the weather this year (and I mean everywhere). Sorry to hear about dtrs. friend Ang. Hope everyone has a good night... |
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Terri - Awesome shout outs!.
Lara - Rest that knee, chica. Don't want to do any permenant damage.. Barb - welcome back! Stay warm and safe with that bad weather coming your way.. Hi to the rest of my Shammies!. Finished an IEP today and feeling better about the week. Not so tired today which is good. Still wishing it was Friday.. Mucho love hookers... |
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Hey all...long time no post. So I am here again. I really KNOW I can't do this without YOU all. I have to be here to log my meals, post my concerns and gain strength and knowledge from you all. I have to be done this time. So here I am, diving in head first.
For those who don't know me I am Kirsten....this really would be my 3rd time around....have gotten to really comfy points twice and then the weight just creeps back on and up. I HAVE to make it to goal this time so I don't continue to feel like (and well be) a failure.. I have been reading for a bit but decided today was the day to post.. Thanks for reading....looking forward to being back!!.. |
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Welcome back Kirstenjust like I'm trying to recommit, we never stop trying. It's been kinda slow here lately and Capt. is in Aruba but we're all here to help each other..
BTWeveryone, here comes the snowYUCK!!.. |
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Hello and Welcome back. I am fairly new to group. get back on th plan And rock it! Set your mind and while you are losing work out why they creep back. make resolution onthose issues. keeping it off is tough but doable. We are here yo support you.....
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Welcome back Kristen we have missed you too. You can do this though. I know when you start getting down and to a comfy level it's harder to stay focused but I promise that is the time to be even more so. I am finally making myself so back and do transition the proper way so that 1) my body can adjust and 2) so that I learn to eat the tight way sovthet I can continue to maintain. I hit goal last June and have been up/ down 5-10 lbs, so it's important to do the plan the right way. (ok that was to remind myself to stay focused) glad your back!.
Terri rest this evening. I'm headed for the same. I slept about 4.5 hours last night from vball late and then state came in for annual survey at work so I worked 11 hours! Hopefully they won't stay as ling the next two days. Catch you all un the morning... |
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Kirsten - welcome back. Getting to those comfy points kill us all. I am so you came back! Get back in there and make it last!.
Barb - I am thinking warm thoughts full of sunshine for you.. Lara - hope the state visit goes well. We had the state at ourbschool today too. Very nerve wracking.. Terri - how was the day? Rocking the plan, girl? Really hoping you at least hear something tomorrow. The waiting kills me.. AFM - did some more shopping tonight. Got some real cute Toy Story 3 Operation board games for $2.00 after my coupons which is awesome. Thinking they might be family gifts for Easter. Then went to the gm even though I was butt tired. Rocked the treadmill like it was my J-O-B. Needless to say, after two episodes of seriously trashy TV (Khloe and Lamar, anyone?), and 575 calories later, I am exhausted. Night hookers.. Mucho love. Peace out... |
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Kori way to rock the gym I need to get back, hopefully by Friday this knee will be ready. Love your coupon deals!.
Last night sucked as far as sleep goes. I went to bed early- thank goodness- at about 9. My mom calls at 11:20 telling me of some severe tornatic storms moving our way and that my Sis, her kids and herself were coming over for the basement. Needless to say I was up until 1:30. Then had to wake up at 5:30 to start the day. I so hope state comes and leaves early! I want to sleep and not work 11 hours again. And the dam scale went up 2 lbs this morning, and I've been op! Not going to let it mess with me as I know I'm doing it right. Ok stay op ladies and let's have a shamrockin day!.. |
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Morning all. Thanks Barb, Lara, Terri and Kori! I am happy to be back and hope the scale keeps moving in the right direction. In the past several months when I hit day 3 (dreaded) I mess up. Well, guess what today is? SO, I am here, 100% OP and plan on staying that way. Need to get my body into that fat burning stage and I know I will feel GREAT!.
Hey any new products out there that you really love?. Hey to Andi, Andy, The Cap't, Erin and everyone else!!!.. |
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I like the dark choc too - and the anti-ox seems to rise better... cherry Pom is amazing (just sayin!)..
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Morning Lovelies!.
Long work day yesterday and another long one lpanned/needed for today. I need another Vaca. Need to fly - chuggin my water tho...... Have a great one!.. |
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Hi, my name is erin, and I am a failure also.
How are you? good to see you are back! i'm not here as much as i'd like/need to be, but school is really keeping me on my toes (and the job thing sucks too).... I had hit goal in feb. of last year and then proceeded to gain 1/2 of it back. I didn't do transition properly..... WARNING TO ALL- transition properly!!!!!!!. It has been storming all night here..slept like a baby, I love sleeping in storms!. Supposed to have a dentist appt. today but I have too much schoolwork to do...man, I even took a day off of work each week to help this, and it's not helping..... Anyway, heading to campus. hope everyone has a great OP day!!!.. |
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Morning everyone,.
Well we sure got the snowprobably 6-8". It's beautiful out right now but I much prefer warm sun and green grass. Hopefully this will be it for the year and by next Mon. it should really be warming up. It's in the low 30s right now. Home life still be rough on me. We still may end up at the hospital later today or tomorrow. Still now sure why I stay and put up with all this junk but we have dogs and a cat and they need my care. I'll keep you updated. Like I said before, thank goodness I have a large house so I can keep my distance. We talked quite a bit today and I let him know I've about had it. Hope everyone's day goes well and I'll check back later... |
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Barb I am so done with the winter weather! It is just rainy here, days and days of rain..
Hey Ang!!!. Finished my workout, having some stew and getting in the rain locker. I am off this week. DS had is tonsils and adenoids out last week plus they are on break. Love being home with my boys... |
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That is some scary weather Lara! I will take our once in awhile earthquakes that just shake and are done..
Whew!. You will get to the gym as soon as your knee is ready. Don't force it, you don't want to have any permenant damage.. Are you daily weighing?? (Shaking my finger at you, but knowing I do the same. ) Don't worry about it, it could just be stress. Stay OP, and you will be fine!.. |
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OMG!!!! Hey!!!!!!! Know you are having a wonderful time! Can't wait til you are back with us to share so I can live vicariously...
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Hey Kirsten! Just get past the first few day ickies and you will be in that fat burning stage and feeling better!.
I have heard that there were new scrambled eggs, even western style but I haven't tried them yet. I am loving the RTD shakes lately. Very convenient but they kill me on the shipping... |
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Hey chica! I need to text you cuz I have been a bad text buddy. I let 2 days go by without texting just because I have been busy and I don't want to text you in the middle of the night when I remember that I forgot to text you..
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Barb - Way to stick to it and with it! Times like these are when we usually eat but you are staying OP and working it. Stay on your side of the house or whatever you need to do to make sure that YOU are taken care of. Hope it warms up for you...
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Awesome! You picked a great week to start when you are home with your boys. Makes it a little easier than starting when you are working..
WooHoo!! Exercising too!.. |
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Happy Hump Wednesday Shammies!.
So glad this week is almost half over. I am so over it. Think I am going to take Monday off.. My legs are a little tight this morning after hitting the gym last night. Been stretching them as I can because I am working with the trainer tonight. Since my legs hurt, she is definitley going to choose to work on legs. Typical.. ***Starbucks newsflash*** On Friday, Earth Day, if you go into Starbucks with you own travel mug, they will fill it with their brewed coffee or tea for free!. Need to go watch the kids now.. Later hookers... |
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Kori, maybe I'll have to come visit you in Texas where it's warm!!..
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Good evening chics!.
Another long day at work with the state there- just one more day of this and hoping to take a half day on Friday.. Capt- Hope your having a great time, let me know about the tour.. Kristen- Day 3 girl, rock it, I know you are!. Erin- I have to second your motion to tranistion correctly. That's what I'm working on now. I will say this extra veggie thing isn't easy as I'm not a veggie person.. Barb- Take care of yourself please. You cannot control your husbands actions, but you can control yours. Do what you feel is best for YOU!. Kori- Hoping the trainer doen't focus on legs tonight. I'm taking it easy on the knee even if it means I won't make my challenge goal. How has the plan been working for you? And yes I am a daily weigher but have learned to not let the scale rule,, it just still ticks me off when that happens.. Not sure I'll get back on tonight, so have a great one and I'll see you in the morning... |
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Quick check in long couple days wirh work.... Feel a little off plan tonight.... Back on track tomorrow. I bought a new water bottle today hoping that will help me cut back on the condiments and lose a little quicker so I can keep my motivation......
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Barb - we can meet wherever you want as long as it is warm chica. I am so more of a tropical type girl..
Lara - of course she focused on legs tonight but that's cool. Got to keep it up. The plan is worKing pretty good. JACK is visiting this week so hopefully I will still see good numbers. Also, I know that with the exercise being there thatmight slow the numbers a bit. But...I like the results I see in my body with muscle tone when I work out 4 - 5 days a week.. Jill - hope the new water bottle helps.. AFM - worked out at the gym, heading to bed.. Peace out hookers.. |
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Kori I love your attitude with exercise. I love when I get a chance to go to the gym regularly unfortunately with kids it doesn't always happen. I'm looking forward to summer when their extracurricular activities are done and I can go more often..
Jill anything that will help girl! I like new water bottles too for some reason. Keep the motivation going, you CAN do this! Just keep imaging yourself at goal and what that will look and feel like. We've got your back so please come here when your not feeling it.. Hope everyone has a great op day. I'll have another long day at work today. Then bunco tonight which I will stay on my transition plan! Hubbie is working doubles fri- sun so it'll be me and the girls this weekend, but a nice paycheck for Aruba next week!.. |
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Morning all....finally a sunny day here!! So I made it through day 3!! Funny though I had a DREAM last night that I caved into chocolate. Funny how things work their way out in our sleep..
Lara and Kori it sounds like you girls really have your workouts down!! I am getting there. I do like to exercise but getting up super early to do it is not going to be fun. Having this week off has been nice.. Lara...I feel ya on wanting summer so the kids things are QUIET! LOL. Jill....get right back OP! I think that has been a problem for me is when I have gone off....I get the F' its. SO then it all spirals down. When did you start b/c you have had nice loss!! Congrats!!. Morning to everyone else. Hey where is Andrea? She is so close to goal and TINY!!. Also anyone heard from Val? Did she have her baby?. BBL... |
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Hi all! I'm happy that it's sunny, and I'm bitter that I have to go to work....
Is anyone terrified of the impending candy hell thats about to unleash this weekend? I am... I'm expecting Jack soon...I dont need choc bunnies taunting me.... Ok-coffee- then I need to read thru...xoxo.. |
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Morning shams,.
Kirsten, I know Val had her baby but sorry I don't remember if it was a boy or a girl. I'm with you Kori, there's a tropical girl hidden in my body ready to lay on a nice warm beach. It's been quite a few years since I've done that and I sure miss it. I didn't do well with staying OP yesterday but thank goodness I did get my WII Fit out and exercised so hopefully no major damage is done. Now I'm fixing my oatmeal muffin and thinking how summer is right around the corner (even here in MIlol) and I better get my act together. Hope everyone has a great day planned. And I may try to stop and get a little PT in too. Hubby is doing much better and hopefully his hand and knee will start to heal. He still can barely walk cuz of what the fall did to his knee but "one day at a time". Talk to ya later... |
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Hey~ thanks for the support girls!! I got a good nights sleep last night which is HUGE in my level of motivation and positive self talk!! I ran some errands... just got a ninja blender. Im excited to try it.
Have a great day!.. |
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Not having kids definitely makes it easier to get the exercise in. Hello....I was at the gym on Tuesday night at 10:30 pm for an hour. Not happening if you have kids. But...sounds like you fit it in where you can get it..
You are gonna rock Bunco tonight following your transition plan! Awesome to have that nice paycheck for Aruba!!.. |
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I hear ya about the morning exercise. I work out at night. If I did it in the morning, I don't think I would ever get up and do it. I am so not a morning person..
Andrea is on vacation, she should be back after this week I think.. Val had her baby, a little boy, but his name escapes me now. She pops back on here from time to time... |
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