Happy New Year

Sort of glad to see 2011 go. Looking forward to tomorrow, Jan 1st and the start of the 40 day challenge for me, Lisa and Ilene. I am in, hope you are too. We can follow the great examples set by Kim and Heather. We will all be at goal weight in 2012. When? Looking forward to lots of fun, healthy events in 2012. Happy New Year, let's make it a great one.

Thursday

Met goals.

Glad to be here

Hello my friends!! I am in southern Utah visiting Shawn's family. I thought it would be one of those things you do as a wife, but turns out it's been really fun! We went 4 wheeling today and I rolled my 4 wheeler! It was one of the most scariest things!! Aubrey was with me and so I had to hold up the 4wheeler with my leg to free her. I was pinned underneath until Shawn could get to me. Aubrey and I were extremely mud covered and very shaken! Turns out I have torn leg muscles and I'm nice and bruised. So happy to report Aubrey was fine ( but her new white sweatshirt is not ) and I am relatively fine. We were muddy, scared, and crying! Nothing like a little flip and roll to make you happy to be alive. So I've been doing well with my goals and hope I can get back to running soon. By the looks and feel of my leg I'm not sure when, but I'm willing myself well very soon! Awe the power of the mind and prayer!

And the fun continues . . .

We just returned from a snowmobiling trip in Island Park. There wasn't a ton of snow, but the day was perfect!

Heather has to be the most dedicated person I know! Christmas night at the gym--impressive! Cherie, Ilene, Lisa: I'm excited to hear your plans for a 40 day challenge. I know it has really made a difference for me and I'm sure it will be the same for you. I'm also excited to be thinking about a goal weight party! We'll have to talk about that at our next meeting.

Ilene and Cherie--It sounds like you're having fun with all your company. I still have Jake, Tanya, Caitlan, and Allison here until Monday.

I'm still meeting my goals. I hope you're all having a great week and enjoying your company and activities.

Great ideas

Love the idea of setting a goal for all the goal weights. That means we have to reach it or maintain it by that time. Maintaining has proven hard for me over the holidays. Lucky for me there are so many people at my house for the next 3 days (22) that all the junk food will be gone. I am on board to do a 41 day challenge starting on Jan 1st and ending on Feb 10th when Kim and Heather end. Me, Lisa and Ilene will be strong just like Heather and Kim. I also want to train for the 5K in April. Hope your holidays are turning out to be very merry. Mine are crazy and bright. It is 11 and I feel the winkies coming on (let the giggling begin).

Merriest of Christmas's to us all!

Merry Christmas my friends!! I will just say I met my goals today because I know I will. This morning I made some very yummy carbs and I was a little resentful of my family as I watched them endulge while I had my eggs, but other then that today has been easy and I've been blessed! I am so grateful for everyone of you beautiful women and truly cherish our friendship! Merry Christmas again!!

Officially Christmas Eve

I met goals. Blessed Blessed Blessed we all are!!

Christmas Eve...Eve

Met goals and love you all!!

Fun times

It has been a fun week so far. I always thought it would be impossible to go through Christmastimes without treats, but it has actually been easier than I was expecting. I've still been able to have a fun time at gatherings without the sugar! I learned something!

I met my goals today. Heather and I have passed the half way point, so it's all downhill from here. I think it's a great idea that some of you might do something similar in January. We finish (this time anyway) on Friday, Feb. 10. We plan to start up again the next Sunday or Monday. We're really going to reach our ultimate goal this next year!

Snow!

So we got a little snow for Christmas. I love looking out my window at the snow, I just wish there was some way it could snow on the ground but not on the roads!

I mer my goals today. I hope all of you are doing well!

Uhh Ohhh....

I made some treats that were too yummy to resist...

I am however proud of passing up so many other tempting treats during this food frenzied holiday season :0)

IT WAS WORTH IT!!! ...sorry for the bad behavior...

Winkies

I have the winkies for some odd reason. The winkies, in case you don't know is when you laugh uncontrollably about nothing and everything seems funny. I actually think sleep deprivation has caught up to me and I am going nuts but I am cracking myself up right now. Wish you guys were here to catch the mood, Dave just thinks I have gone over the edge. No goals met today (not sure why I think that is funny), but everything is when you have the winkies. Hope you had a successful day. I am thinking I should join the 100 $ challenge or at least a shorter, cheaper version of it. Sugar high!

twas the Week before Christmas

I met my goals today. I've been freezing the goodies we've gotten. I'm going to take them all out for everyone that's here on Christmas Day

I hope you're all looking forward to a great week!

Another glorious Saturday has come and gone

I met my goals and am MOST proud of Kim and I for making treats all day and partaking of not a one morsel!

Going strong and half way through the month

I met my goals and had a good day getting pampered by Lisa, Christmas shopping, and School Christmas Party and sing along.
Cherie, I hope you are better and I still have something for you! :)
Ilene, you sound like you are happy and that makes me happy!
Lisa, great job getting back on track and your legs are looking slim!
Kim, you and I are at 46 days and going strong!! Thank you for the challenge!
We pretty much ROCK!!!
Happy last weekend before Christmas Weekend! :)

Goals Met

I met my goals :-)

Multi tasking

I have been smiling when I think of Ilene riding her bike while crocheting. Love it. I am going to finish a scarf I am knitting tonight as Kim reminded me that you can't knit and eat at the same time. I have done well today and want to keep it going. How is the chicken Lisa? You earned it. Way to go Heather, keep it up. You guys are awesome. So glad you are my friends.

Tuesday

I'm glad to hear you're back on track Lisa. Good job on the exercise Ilene! I saw Heather at the gym, and she had good weight loss news, but I'll let her share that.

I met my goals today. Have a great week!

Monday and 12 shopping days left

I met my goals. Weigh in tomorrow, hoping for good things.

I bring you good tidings

Do you realize Christmas is in 2 weeks?!? How fun and exciting! I met my goals. I went to Eva's viewing tonight and came away with an overwhelming feeling to be grateful for life. What a sweet, beautiful lady Eva was!! I love you ladies!

Ok! I'm a loser!

Man...I can't seem to get back on track. I'm not too far off, but not as strict with myself as I was...I'm gaining!!!

So, I'm giving myself till Monday, which I know is a bad idea, and if I'm not 100% Monday I'm asking ya'll for an intervention!

Hope you all have had a successful weekend!

I drove by the Campbell's tonight...I'm so glad his family is gathered around him at this time...so sad. She was a real sweetheart.

First for a change

No exercise today but good from a nutrition standpoint. I ate on the run all day but planned ahead and had healthy food in my car. So sad for the Campbell family today. Eva's unexpected passing reminds me that we all need to live every day to the fullest and be grateful for every minute with friends (you guys) and family. Love you ladies.

Chick-Fil-A

Ok...a HUGE T H A N K Y O U to Ilene for supplying me with winter wear for the camp-out in the Chick-Fil-A parking lot last night. I would have froze to death...no lie! Thank you thank you Ilene!!!

As far as my diet goes...I royally blew it the past 2 days!! I feel like crap too. SO, back on track tomorrow (Friday) and I'm excited!

You are all doing so good! I'm so proud of ya'll!!

I did qualify for the 52 free combo meals at Chick-Fil-A for the year. I was trying to get it for Steve, but when I found out anyone in the family can qualify (over 18) he came and stayed with me from noon on, then my brother, then Steve's Cousin, then Steve's boss. So we had a real fun group to hang out with all night. It was a cool process...you didn't have to stay in line, they just gave you a wristband with the number that you checked-in as. Then you were free to roam the restricted boundaries. They had a DJ, Christmas games, a movie on a big outdoor screen with kerosene patio heaters. And the bathrooms were inside the restaurant, so I was able to defrost a bit when I was faking that I had to go :0)... and they fed you breakfast, Lunch and dinner for free along with chicken noodle soup in the middle of the night. I was even on the 5 o'clock news with Michael Coats, so now I'm pretty much famous :0) jk

Have a good weekend ladies...I'm off to play some volleyball...gotta burn off all the junk I ate! It was fun though...that's how it seems to be hu? fun in the moment, but then sickening in the aftermath...I so love to feel good! Chau

Seventh of December

Crazy.... Where is time going?!? I met my goals and it was VERY hard to do today. I really really wanted French fries and fry sauce! But I held strong and hated every second of it. Strange how some days are so hard and others so easy... Guess that's why it's life!

Fun times

Hey, thanks for the good food, good fun and good shopping. It was fun to hang out tonight. I am quite excited about the sports bra I got (apparently I am easy to please). Like I reported yesterday I am down 1 pound. Better down than up. Happy times.

Party tomorrow

Can't wait to hang with my lady friends!! Met my goals!

Brrrrr

I met my goals today.

I hope everyone has a good week! Looking forward to Tuesday.

Super Saturday

I met my goals! I had a good day! Ilene please DO come!!

December 2nd

Hello my friends!! I met my goals!! Hope everyone enjoys their weekend. I sure do love you ladies!!

Thursday

The title is as creative as I can get today :0) ...I met my goals...played some good ball tonight...off to bed for some sweet dreaming :) Night ladies!

Oh, I put together a co-ed volleyball team to compete in Apple's winter league....so if your looking for an FHE activity come down some Monday night. I think the games start mid Jan.

Day 4 for me

Day 4 going well. Good to be in control. I met my goals but not sure I did it with a flourish, Ilene. I love that and plan to do that tomorrow. Good luck all. Be strong.

Meetings and Plans

Fun meeting tonight! Everyone is doing so well! You're a success no matter how many days you've stayed with your goals.

We talked about moving our Park City trip to May 18. Well, after I got home, I was talking to my step-mother and she mentioned that she wanted to attend her granddaughter's college graduation in New York during the weekend of May 12-13 but that she was afraid to leave my dad alone (and he won't travel). So, I offered to come out to Sacramento and stay with him while she's gone. That means it probably won't work out for me to go to Utah the very next weekend. Sorry! Kind of funny that this all happened on the same day. So what do you think about changing the date to some time in April or June? Heather and I (and anyone else who wants to join us) will be running a race on April 21 in SL. We could plan our trip around that. We'll be finished with the race by 10 or so and since we'll be in such great shape by then we won't need to spend the afternoon recovering! There is also the first weekend of June--It might be a fun way to celebrate the beginning of summer. Maybe you have some better ideas?

I met my goals today.

2 days yippee

Feels good to be in control. 2 days is a row. I know the rest of you are many days in a row but I will start here. Thanks for the encouragement. You are awesome. See you tomorrow.

On to the Next Holiday

It was a great Thanksgiving week. It sounds like the rest of you had a good holiday too. Now I'm gearing up mentally for Christmas--such a fun time, but a time that brings daily healthy eating challenges. I think we're up to the challenge though!

I met my goals today.

Home again

So proud of you 4 amazing ladies that stuck to your goals and fought the good fight. Last week was very tough for me. I hate to say it but my jeans that I bought at my goal weight a few months ago are very tight. Why do I do this? I am wearing them today to remind myself how good they used to feel. Looking forward to meeting on Tuesday, I need to raise my hand and swear to stick to my goals, like the rest of you are doing. Good job. Hope you found some great bargains on your black Friday shopping. I was nearly trampled at Walmart and have a few bruises from flying elbows and crashing carts. My very quiet, very sweet son-in-law almost started a riot at shopko at midnight, great fun.

Shopping fun

What a good day for spending ( oh I mean saving ) money! I met my goals and after 40 hours of being awake I'm heading to bed!

Turkey bliss

Happy Thanksgiving!! A very different day today for me. Dinner consisted of turkey, ham, and broccoli salad! I did also enjoy a slice of low carb cheesecake. It was fun to feel in control and never stuffed! I also ran this morning and feel great! Goals met again and I'm excited that I made it through a MAJOR food holiday! Now... I'm off to fight the crowds for great deals! Wish me luck!

Thanksgiving Eve....

On this Thanksgiving Eve I am very grateful for YOU! Thank you all so much for the friendship and love you have given me. You have made it very easy for me to be happy here in our little part of the world. THANKS!

I met my goals today....I struggled when the family went to Pizza Hut today and had Pepperoni Stuffed Crust Pizza. I had a salad bar, but kept debating on having one bite! I didn't and was very proud of myself. I felt even better when they all got in the car and complained about how stuffed they were and they felt sick! :0) I actually for the first time had no sympathy for my sick family :0)

I decided today that I am going to have just one bite of whatever I want tomorrow on Thanksgiving Day. I can't have one bite of the same thing that's off my diet though. Does that make sense? So, one bite of stuffing, one bite of cran. sauce etc...I decided that because I was getting in a bad mood about the whole food thing.

Happy Thanksgiving to all you fabulous women!

Ugg

Ugg and not the boots. Rough day today. My mother-in-law had surgery yesterday and it turned out to be worse than expected so I am playing nurse and chauffeur for awhile. She is sweet and I am happy to do it, so it is all good, just interesting timing. She would do the same for me. I need to get through this week unscathed and start again. Good thing you guys are going strong, I need the inspiration.

Awesome quote that speaks to me!

"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." John Kennedy. I read this today and simply loved it. HAPPY THANKSGIVING WEEK!!
I'll post later that I met my goals! :)

Fun time

Hey. I had so much fun at the party for Wilma. Who knew 80 could be fun? She was touched that so many people came. Thanks. I did not eat any real pieces of cake but cleaned up a lot of spatulas and edges. Yuck, why did I do that? Starting over tomorrow. Seems like I say that every day.

Productive Saturday!!

I love Saturday's, I always feel so productive and get so much done. I met my goals! Happy Sunday HLC!!

Star Wars Wisdom

"Try not...do, or do not! No try!" I just seriously LOVE that wisdom from Yoda!! I went to Breaking Dawn last night and got home and in bed at 3am, then got up at 5:30 and went to work. So tonight I was very tired and didn't want to go to the gym. Then this quote came to mind and I went and ran my 3 miles that was required! Because quiet frankly if I want to meet my goals there is not trying just doing! Goals met and I'm heading to bed! Happy Happy Joy Joy!!

Thanksgiving begins!

Today I attended two Thanksgiving dinners--one at school and one at Relief Society. I had the same thing at both: turkey and green beans. I actually was fine with it, but of course I got lots of questions. So now some of my friends at school and a few more people in our ward know about the $100 challenge. No turning back now!

It was good to read everyone's comments yesterday. We're doing great!

Half way through November

Well, I met my goals again today--not that I have a choice! It's been great to hear from everyone too. See you at the RS Thanksgiving dinner--except Heather. She's going to see Breaking Dawn. That'll be interesting!

ONE HUNDRED

I wanted to post that today is my weekly weigh in- I FINALLY lost 100 lbs!!! It took me 23 months but I did it!! I'm so proud of me!! Thank you all for your support and friendship! It made it possible! 25 more to go and I'll be at my GOAL!

Breezy Monday!

I met my goals! Hope ya'll had a great start to your week!

Sunday

Way to go everyone! Everyone is doing so well--it's fun to read! I'm going to assume you're doing well too, Cherie!

I was going to tell you about all the yummy food I resisted today, but then I thought about how every day has challenges and I'm sure you get tired of hearing about every little thing! So I'll just report that I did meet my goals today.

We forgot to schedule our next meeting. How does Wednesday, Nov. 30th at 5:30 sound?

Saturday is a Special Day...

I met my goals! Hope all is well with ya'll

See you tomorrow!

FRIDAY!

I met my goals! :0)

Thursday

I'm surprised to be the first one again! It was so great to see everyone's comments for yesterday.

Cherie-How did Day 1 go for you? Ilene-I knew you'd do it! I agree about the feeling better mentally. Eating healthy is just a good thing all around! Heather and Lisa, you're on a roll!

Today in the faculty room we had coconut cream pie (my favorite) and Texas sheetcake. I liked Ilene's comment about how the decision is already made. I didn't even have to consider whether or not I should have some! I just ate my salad while everyone ate the goodies and made comments like "I really shouldn't have this, but . . ." "I'll just take a little tiny piece" etc. It felt good to walk out of there feeling fine about my choices.

I met my eating goals (as you probably guessed). I also ran on the treadmill at the gym. It was easier than I was expecting. I haven't lost a lot of weight, but I think the little I've lost has made a difference.

Wednesday

Good to hear from everyone yesterday! (or in Ilene's case, today :))

It's sounds like we're all motivated to have a healthy November. It'll be great!

I met my goals today--healthy eating choices and a pretty tough workout at the gym.

good times

Thanks for the great company at dinner tonight. It is such fun to dine with wonderful friends. I feel inspired to get back on track. I am aiming for 10 days, good luck with the 100.

Monday

I love it when we all post-yeah for yesterday! Everyone is doing so well too! Let's keep this momentum going through the holidays.

Unless I hear otherwise, I'll plan to pick all of you up tomorrow night. Leave a message on my cell phone 569-6440 if there are any changes.

I met my goals today. I went to the gym and worked out on weights with Heather. I'm afraid I can already tell I'm going to be sore tomorrow.

See you tomorrow!

Sunless Sunday

Howdy Girls!

Cherie, great job with the lesson today in RS. Very motivating, thank you!

You all looked so good today, Ilene looked so happy to have her daughter there, Kim you looked great in your sweater, Cherie you were rockin that double buckled belt, Heather marital bliss was brimming on your face. I love seeing ya'll and I'm so excited to have dinner with you on Tuesday!

I met my goals today, and I'm going to bed early! yipee!

good job

Way to go ladies. You are all so strong. Kim, don't know how you resisted cocoa bean, so brave. Went to a birthday party for my granddaughter today. Did not eat the real cake but snitched the left overs while helping to frost. Guess that counts as cake too. I am weighing in tomorrow and seeing the bad news as a way to jump start my resolve. Expect to be up about 5 pounds but we will see.

Friday

Met my goals. Even went to the gym tonight, woohoo! Happy weekend!!

Thursday

I met my goals!

I passed up pizza, homemade PB milk chocolate butterscotch chip cookies, and reed's dairy chocolate milk!! ugghhhh....I'm a happy girl though cuz I killed the ball tonight!! no lie!

Hope ya'll had a goal met day!

2 days in a row

I met my goals again today--so I'm still at 100% for November! It sounds like you're all doing well too. Good to hear it! Cherie, if all you ate today was a burrito, you didn't do so bad either!

By the way, where are we going next Tuesday?

First day of Atkins induction!

I started Atkins induction today! It was simple and I'm super happy to back at it. I met my goals!!
Happy trails my friends!

It's begun!

I think this is the start of the holiday season. Maybe it starts at Thanksgiving . . . I don't know. But I do know this is the perfect time to get refocused (if you need to). I'm committing to a 100% November even with Thanksgiving and company. I hope we all have a great month!

It's Over!

Yipee!! Halloween is OVER! I made it without any candy!! Hardest day of my life as I am a candy lover!

Goals met today....Hope ya'll did well.

Scary day tomorrow.

I have put off buying Halloween candy so I would not eat it all but guess I will have to buy some tomorrow. Last year we had about 4 trick or treaters so I won't be buying much. I will have to buy something I don't like. Hope all of you keep on doing so well. You are all inspirational.

Goals Met??

Yes!

Lovely

Heather, yesterday was lovely and you were a beautiful bride. Thanks for including me. Lisa, I am glad you are finding out what to do to help your daughter get better, stressful not knowing what is going on. Kim you will be right back at it and Ilene I know you are doing well. I had a good couple of days. Lovely weather also.

Happy Day for Heather!!!

The big day arrived--Heather, you looked beautiful and happy. Thanks for letting us be a part of your celebration!

I'm sorry to report that I did not meet my goals today. My problem is once I ate something not on my plan, I didn't stop. After the reception, I went home and ate a few things I shouldn't have, then I went to another gathering and had some Great Harvest pumpkin bread. I did learn that most things look better than they actually taste (not the GH pumpkin bread though!). Well, I considered restarting on Tuesday because of Halloween and the weekend, but I've rethought it and I'm going to get back on track tomorrow. It's funny because I feel like I've gained back the 9 lbs. I've lost this month, but I know that's not possible (at least I hope!).

Anyway, congratulations again Heather!! Shawn is an extremely lucky guy.
To the rest of us . . . let's continue on!

TOMORROW'S THE BIG DAY!!!!

Wow Heather! It's here!! I'm so happy for you.

I've met my goals the past couple of days... minus the pouting :0)

I'm excited for tomorrow...

Tuesday

I met my goals.

Cursed Thai Food!!!

Went to Thai food for lunch today with my brother for his birthday.

I met my goals, but did not enjoy lunch AT ALL...I actually left with a terribly bad attitude because I didn't get what I really wanted!!! It was so hard to sit there with egg rolls & fried calamari right under my nose! I felt pouty all afternoon! Hard day...

But, in he-insight I'm happy about my choice and feel like I conquered a major temptation for me, at least for today...happy to go to bed now so I can stop pouting about it! I'm such a baby...

HEATHER!!!! I'll see you tomorrow for wedding nails :0) I'm SO excited!

Oops

I posted today's post on yesterdays blog so ditto to what I said only the junk is now gone and tomorrow is weigh in day and start over AGAIN day.

AWESOME Shower!!

Such a fun shower today Heather...good food & friends are the best combination!

I met my goals today!

OOps

House full of company and feeding the 5000 for a few days makes it hard to stick to goals (excuses, excuses). Hope you are doing better than I am.

Thursday

I met my goals today.

Wednesday!

Hey all...hope it's all good!

I met my goals.

I had a great experience at the temple tonight doing initiatory work...I'm so thankful for a healthy body! I really hope to keep taking better care of it.

Thanks again for your friendships and motivation! WOP!! (Women Of Power)

Hope to see you all at Relief Society tomorrow night! 5pm!!

Tuesday

Good to hear from everyone! (almost--Ilene, I know you're out there!)

I met my goals today. It's been easy so far--don't know why. October is always a good month for me weightwise. It was last October that I hit my all-time low for about the last 20 years. I stayed at that weight for 2 whole days and haven't seen it since! I've been going up and down within a 15 lb range ever since. Well, I'm 1 lb above that weight. I'm working on gearing myself mentally to get below that weight and then to keep on going. I cannot let things like Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Heather's bridal shower (yes, mini Cocoa Bean cupcakes are being served) get in the way!

weigh day

I lost another LB... Happy day!! I met my goals. It's officially getting down in the single digits until my marriage to one of the sweetest men on earth!! Ahhhhhh!!!!!!

Monday

Well, here it is, 10 o'clock at night and I'm the first to post! Luckily I have good news. I'm still meeting my goals, both nutrition and exercise. I feel good and am just hoping I can remember how much better it feels to eat right all of the time not just most of the time. I'm getting close to that new decade (weight, not age). I'll let you know when I get there.

Heather, you're doing so great. I'm sure you'll hit 100 next week. I saw Lisa today. Wow, I can really tell you've lost weight. I hope Kelsea is feeling much better. How's the playhouse coming Ilene? And Cherie, I'm trusting you still have enough cinnamon rolls for your visiting teaching ladies.

I'm looking forward to more hiking next year too--also bike riding and running.

Have a great day tomorrow!

Wierd weather Sunday

Hey. Loved the posts from yesterday. Way to go ladies sticking to your goals so well. I look forward to seeing your playhouse Ilene. You are so clever and talented and can do anything. Only 11 days Heather. You look fabulous, can't wait to see you then. It will be nice to have you back Kim. Lisa where are you? I am still struggling with nutrition, felt the need for comfort food today so made cinnamon rolls (I have not made them for years). I would offer you some but that would make me a bad friend. I plan to eat only one and give the rest away when I go V Teaching on Tuesday. Wish me luck. Keep up the good work.

Double days...

I'll post for both Friday and Saturday.
Friday I met my goals. I had to go to Boise to pick up a newborn. I ate at Cheesecake factory. They have lowcarb cheesecake. Divine!! It all worked into my carb count.
Saturday I met my goals. I got up and went running in Boise. 3 miles and it was beautiful warm fall morning.
Cherie- you have been on my mind a lot. Can I do anything for you?
Happy Sunday Everyone!!!!

Two weeks.....

And I'll be married!! I met my goals.

Keep the sunshine coming

Had a better day today. I decided to be like Heather and weigh every Monday so hope to have it together again by then. Hope your weigh in went well Lisa. Hope the rest of you did well too. I went on a 10 mile bike ride with my daughter and five 11-year old scouts that she is the leader of. Great fun with 1 flat tire, 2 chains off, one sick boy to run home and another too tired one. Forgot the fun days of scouting. Keep the sunshine coming.

Tuesday

It was fun to see everyone post yesterday! And we're all doing so well. What a team!

I met my goals today--hope you did too.

Rainy Monday

It was so exciting tonight to get on the blog and see that everyone posted yesterday. Yahoo!

Ilene-great to have you back. Do you know why your posts wouldn't come through before? I'm not surprised to hear you're at 100%. I knew you could do it!

Lisa, you're funny. Thanks for the compliment though. I'm glad to hear you're doing well too.

Cherie--you look great already. I'm sure you'll be able to maintain your goal. Thanks for sticking with the rest of us. We'll get there one of these days!

Today's Heather's birthday. Happy Birthday Heather!!!!

I read a lot about Atkins the other night, and decided that if you do it the way they say, it's actually pretty healthy. So, yes, I'm joining Heather on the Atkins bandwagon. This is just my third day, and I'm amazed at how much better I feel both physically and mentally already. I haven't forgotten the No S diet. I've incorporated a few of the ideas with what I'm doing now--like no seconds. I really wasn't paying attention to how often I refilled my plate "just a little."

I hope we all continue to be just as successful as we have been. It would be fun to split the money five ways at the end of the month!

super sunday

Good work ladies. A commitment, is a commitment. I blew it a bit but thanks to exercise and fasting I am probably OK. Keep up the good work.

Saturday

It sounds like we're all inspired by not only Heather but also her upcoming wedding! Ilene has been doing well also--just can't get her computer to post for some reason.

I met my goals today and I wasn't even counting it as an S day!

Friday and miracles

I had a family date night of watching 17 miracles and it was great!! It's so fun to see my children learn and develop testimonies!
I met my goals today! My boss bought everyone cinnamon rolls today. It was fun to not even think about my answer on if I wanted one. It was even more fun to honestly not to have cared about my answer either!

Merry Christmas

Can you believe all the snow? Amazing. I will be gone until Sunday so I will post then about the weekend. Good luck.

Day 1

Day one of our commitment. Had to do the treadmill today for the first time in about 5 months, sad. I would much rather be outside. Too busy to eat today so I am good. Hope you are too. I totaled the amount of weight that Kim, Heather and I admitted to losing yesterday. We have lost 147 pounds since the beginning (mostly Heather). Go HLC.

I Commit!!

I SO LOVE HAVING THE HLC IN MY LIFE!!! Thanks for the motivation tonight ladies! I am committed...we can do it for the next 3 weeks and beyond!

I just found out tonight that my 25 yr class reunion is this summer, so with the shopping in March and that in June I'm committed to keep going.

I appreciate all your support and help...really...more than you know...

Hey

I did well today with exercise and nutrition. Hope you did too. Ilene, we have missed you. Hard to stay on task when you are off playing. New start tomorrow. Is there still a meeting tomorrow at 5:30 at your house? Heather hope the weigh in was good. Love the beautiful wedding announcement. You looked great today even though you were sick. Keep up the good work Kim and Lisa.

Sunny Sunday

Love the fabulous weekend weather. New month. So far so good for me. Looking forward to the upcoming meeting.

5K and SLC

Kim and I ran in the Race for Cure 5K this morning!! I am quite pleased with our time! I am in SLC gearing up for confrence in the morning. I met my goals today.
Have a blessed Sunday my friends!

Emotion bowl fun!

Good game tonight, oh how I LOVE football!!
I met my goals and feel great! I seriously love Atkins! Looking forward to a weekend of confrence. Shawn, Aubrey and I are attending Sunday morning session, it will be neat!

Thursday

Wow, one day left in September. What a beautiful day today! I was able to go on a short bike ride--I hope you were able to enjoy it too!

I met my goals today.

Wednesday

I'm so glad to hear you're all doing so well! What a team.

As far as my goals--for sure I've met my exercise goals this whole month. It's hard to say about the eating. I've modified my goals here and there so I'm not so sure I can say I've been 100%. I'll get back with you on that one!

One thing I 'd like to do in our group is list every possible activity any of us do in that column on the right--like races, going to the humanitarian center, etc. You just never know who might want to go. We can talk more about that on the 4th.

Have a great rest of the week!

Tuesday

Great to hear from you Lisa! Cherie, how did the weigh in go? Good job Heather! I'm expecting to see you on the Atkins site as one of their before and afters one of these days. I'm pretty sure Ilene is still gone out of town. Have we lost the rest of our members?

I'm doing pretty well--exercising and healthy eating. I'm seriously thinking of making some changes in my goals next month--like not just having eating/exercising goals, but adding housework and/or spiritual type goals. I'm not sure yet, just thinking about it. But I was thinking that healthy living involves more than just the physical body. I really like this idea of checking in at the end of the day, and I think it might be good to expand my focus a bit!

I still haven't weighed myself all month. I'm a little nervous because I feel like I may have lost a little, but nothing drastic.

14.8 lbs!!!

That is the induction verdict!! So happy about that! I met my goals!

Forget me not

I keep thinking about President Uchtdorf's talk and it applies to so many aspects of life. Supporting and helping each other is all part of the "forget me not" idea. Thanks for your support, help and examples. HLC rocks. Love you guys.

SLC FUN!

I met my goals! It was an enjoyable day!
Kim- thanks for not being too annoyed with me. ( or at least for being good at hiding it) and I'm proud that you did so well resisting the delish bread, brownies, and ice cream!

Friday Night fun!

I met my goals! Looking forward to weighting in Monday morning!! Hope everyone's happy and healthy! See most of you tomorrow!!

First day of Fall

Hola my mates! It's officially Fall, also would have been my 20th anniversary had I stayed married. Always a day of reflection. I met my goals today. Have a wonderful Friday friends.

Wednesday

I met my goals today. It's late so I don't have much to say. I'll leave that up to you!

Canning

Hard work today, canned apples, peaches and pears. Ate a few along the way but it was fruit and not cupcakes. Yeah.

Monday

Well, I have nothing clever to say today. I met my goals though! I hope you're all doing well too.

Hiking or football you say?....

Today I had the choice lay around and watch football or get up and take the kids hiking.
Hiking won!! I met my goals.

Cool Saturday

Too many deserts at a family gathering where I was in the kitchen for hours. No time for exercise. Rough day and I fell yucky, why do I do this? New week tomorrow. Time to weigh in and get going again. I would love more activities. The hike was great. More bike rides and more hikes would be good for me.

Beautiful soaked and super fun HIKE!

Thanks for the memories my dear friends!! I met my goals and feel great. I watched the cutest movie tonight... Letters to God. I HIGHLY recommend it. It made me cry and cry but was awesome! What a great day!!

Hike tomorrow

Good day today, helped my daughter move (why do my kids move so often?) See you hikers tomorrow. The rest of you good luck with meeting your goals.

Wednesday hump day!

Woohoo getting closer to the weekend!! I met my goals and I'm loving Atkins! I could be a poster child if only I'd stick with it. Hope everyone is loving life and happy!!

Tuesday's Here!

It feels SO good to be back on track! I went to the blessed "food festival" at the fair last week. Aren't CORN dogs a vegetable? :0) I can't seem to escape a fair without one! or two!

BUT...I feel SO MUCH better being on track with my eating as we all know, it feels so much better to be a conscience eater....physically and mentally.

I picked up one more volleyball game during the week this last week, so now I play co-ed on Thursday nights in Rigby. Steve plays as well, so it's like a date night. Probably the most competitive I've played in a VERY LONG time. Boys! They just have to take everything so serious :0) It's SO MUCH FUN THOUGH. We played 3 hours straight. By the time we got home, both Steve and I could barely get out of the car...we both had a good laugh at each other about how old we must have looked all hunched over and wobbly.

Well, good luck to us all the rest of this week. I'm headed off to the camper with Steve for a couple of days. We have to give it back this weekend, so time to clean it out and hug it goodbye! :0( ......unless we buy it :0)

Monday

I'm in for the hike!

Things went pretty well today. I met my goals. How's the rest of the HLC doing?

A New Week!

Okay, tomorrow starts a new week, a fresh start! I know we can all do great. Let's make the second half of September a lot better than the first.

I didn't quite follow my eating plan today. I'll be really good the next 6 days though, so then we can just forget about today!

What's up with us?

Sounds like we are all stuggling with our goals in September. I know I am about every other day. Let's all get back on track tomorrow. Hope the fair was fun again Heather, you are the funnest mom ever.

W W

I missed all of you W Watchers. Had a good report there and met my goals. Hope you did too. Sounds like you had fun at the fair, Heather. Me too. Great place to people watch.

Oops

Oops the fair got me again. I had to miss book group and I was so looking forward to discussing The Help. Bet it was fun. Sorry that I missed out. I went to the fair instead with my daughter and her 4 little kids, so relaxing. Maybe that is why I succumbed to the mini scones again.

Wednesday

Good to hear from everyone! It sounds like we're doing pretty well. I met my goals today.

Is the Sept. 16 hike still on?

Tuesday

I met my goals today. Heading to the fair the next few days... Planning on being as good as possible, but you know there are funnel cakes, tiger ears, scone nuggets, fried OREO's, fried everything yummy! Have a fantastic day friends!

Labor Day

Hope you did not have to labor too much today. I met my goals if I stop now, which I will do. Another gorgeous day, keep them coming.

Sunday

I met my goals today.

I hope you all have an enjoyable Labor Day vacation!

It's Still Considered Saturday!

...even though it's almost midnight!

Goals met so far for September..it sounds like it's going to be a successful month for us all! YIPEE

Exercise

Exercise in beautiful weather with good friends is such fun. Hope we can all get outside for a couple of more months. September will be awesome for us. Dave says he feels left out of all the fun things we do so he is starting his own club. It is called the ULC (unhealthy living club) and involves lots of sports (watching from the couch, remote control lifting and eating of pork rinds). If you know anyone that would like to join let me know. Good luck with all your great goals.

It's September!

How's everyone doing?

Ilene, I know what you mean about the stomachache--hope you're better! Heather--good job and thanks for all the encouraging words.

I weighed myself this morning since it's the 1st--not too bad. I'm right in the middle of a decade so I'm hoping that the next time I weigh myself on Oct. 1st, I'll be down in the next decade.

I met my goals today--hope you did too!

End of August

Congratulations to our 100%'ers: Ilene and Lisa!!!! You two are amazing and inspiring!

We had a good meeting tonight--encouraged each other on. We decided our next meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 4--same time, same place. (Thanks Ilene.)

My goals are the same other than I'm going to make it a goal NOT to weigh myself the whole month. I'll weigh tomorrow morning (Sept 1) and then no more until Oct. 1. I'm doing this so I can focus more on how I feel and how my clothes fit rather than what the scale says. I started this a few days ago and I already I feel thinner. It may be just in my head, but at least I'm happy!

My plan is to be 100% in September. Yes, I will do it this time and join the rest of you!

Happy Birthday Allison!

Today is my baby's 19th birthday. Can you believe it?

I met my goals today which means I avoided birthday cake and ice cream. The nice thing about having a 19 year-0ld is that she wanted to make her own cake!

I hope you're all doing well and can make it to our meeting tomorrow night. Here's to a successful September.

Ahhh...the sweet sound of SILENCE!

Well, the girls went back to school today. I SO enjoyed the quietness in the house...yes I love them home, but there's nothing like the 1st day back to school where I can get a few hours of mid-day silence.

I met my goals today. Looking forward to seeing ya'll Wednesday!

Sunday

Well, I did my 12 days of "repentance" and then I slipped again! I didn't meet my goals both Friday and Saturday, but I did today. This is quite the ongoing process! It's hard to believe, but we'll be meeting this Wednesday already.

It's fun to hear from those who write. I keep thinking that as long as we're trying we're still a success.

Have a great first day of school!

Saturday

No posts yesterday so I guess we will catch up. We did not go to NYC as it is shutting down and we would have been there just in time to evacuate. We were supposed to be at the Statue of Liberty, ground O and a broadway show today. All those things have been canceled and the hotel we were to stay at is in the evacuation zone so I am glad to be here instead of there. I was bummed yesterday though and chocolate made me feel better. Oops. Good luck today, I am going to meet my goals.

Bye

So far so good today. I am leaving town for a week so scrambling to get things done. Not sure I will have internet so will check in if I can. When I travel with Dave I lose weight because he does not ever think about food (so strange, as I think about it all the time). I plan to eat only high nutrition food and strive to not get blown away by a hurricane or shaken by earthquakes.

The Help

How was it ladies?? I'm sure fantastic!! Hope you had a splendid time!
I met goals.
I'm looking forward to some hiking coming up!

Happy Tuesday People!!

Hey Ladies! I can hardly wait for tomorrow night...I so need some girl time...not that I don't get enough here with my girls...I just need grown up girl time I guess :0)

Today was a great day...I got invited to play volleyball in Rigby on Tues and Thurs so today was my first day...the girls playing were very strong players (two of them were over 6') and we played 4 on 4 so I had a good 2 hour workout :0) That'll be a new fun thing for me during the week!

This has been a great month...I think we're all doing great! Keep it up ladies!

23 for 23 :0)

Monday, monday

Met my goals today. I will pick you up at 5:40 Ilene on Wednesday. Anyone else want a ride? Where are you Chris? I agree Elise, yuck for school starting. Sorry you can't come Heather and Elise. It will not be the same without you. Good job on the vacation Heather glad you had so much fun and did so well. So far August seems to be going great for the HLC. Yeah!

Wishes

I wish summer could go on forever. I also wish I had not made chocolate chip cookies today but that is another story. Hope you are having a great day. Lisa, you party animal to get that many ladies to go to a movie. Should be great fun. Anyone want a ride to Rumbi and the movie on Wednesday night? I will pick up whoever wants to go together.

Sunny Saturday

Cherie, Lisa, Ilene . . . wow, you're doing so great! It's fun to read your comments. Heather, I'm sure you're doing great also. Anyone else?

I'm happy to say that I met my goals today. I ate well plus spent a lot of time in the yard--We now have a few less weeds than we did this morning, but there are still a lot to tackle.

Any takers for a Tuesday bike ride?

Friday, Friday!

It looks like we have a great weekend ahead of us!

I met my goals today. I'm gearing up mentally for the weekend as weekends seem to have been my downfall in the past.

Is anyone interested in running a 5K at Shelley Spud Days on Sep 17? I picked up a few entry forms today. It's $20 if you sign up by Aug. 31st.

I'm looking forward to Wednesday! Some of my school friends went last night and they raved about it all day today.

I hope everyone has a great weekend--fun and healthy too!

Quote

I love, love, love what Heather said in yesterdays comment. She said, I don't think I could be happier." I feel that way too sometimes and am setting a goal to feel that way more often by being grateful for all the great things in my life and all the great people (you guys). On that happy note I have to confess to having a rough day nutrition wise. Geraldine's called my name in a big way. I made Dave eat the rest tonight so tomorrow is another day. That makes me 15 for 18 I think, it might actually by 14 for 18, I lost track.

Good day

Hey. Fun bike ride tonight. Thanks for joining us Elise and Allison. Good times Ilene and Kim. I met my goals today, hope you did too. Can't wait to see the movie next week, I hear it is so good. Hope you are having lots of fun in CA Heather.

Tuesday

I met my goals today. I hope everyone is having a nice time with this beautiful weather.

See you tomorrow night at 7 pm in the church parking lot!

Greetings from the Land of the Lost

Hey, remember me?  :)

I know it's too late to join your 100% group for this month, and frankly, it's also too late for me to "repent" for the first half of the month!  Still, I decided that it's pretty silly to not start today just because it's the 15th and not the 1st.  So here we go. 

I've been thinking about joining Weight Watchers.  I'm not super excited about that prospect, but obviously I'm struggling to make it on my own and I think that having to pay for it would motivate me to stay with the program. 

I updated the sidebar to show upcoming activities-- are those still right?  And is it 7 PM or 7 AM for the bike ride on Wednesday?  I'll try to keep that updated.  :)  Happy Monday everyone!

PS-- My parents came over here for dinner last night and left ALL of the dessert stuff.   I've got strawberry shortcake, ice cream... sheesh.  Thanks a lot Mom!  ;)

100% club drop out

I was about to write that I was the first 100% dropout, but now I see that Cherie has joined me--boo hoo! I've actually missed 2 days. It has just been such crazy--but good--times here! I haven't overeaten out of frustration, just haven't taken the time to plan, measure, etc.

I'm happy to hear that so many are doing so great though!!

I don't know if we're still doing the repentance thing, but I'm going to pretend like we are because I'm afraid if I don't I'll just give up for the month (very silly thing to do). We said it was 6 days of being perfect to make up for one bad day, so my plan is to totally stick to my goals for the next 12 days, well really longer, but at least 12 days to make up for these past 2. It's a plan!

ICE CREAM-I SCREAM!!

My tongue has been screaming for ice cream....I'm dying here...someone help me!!!

I'm still 13 for 13 :0) I'm gonna make it this month!!! I'm determined...but I'm struggling big time....

Kim's big day

What a great day for you getting Caitlin back home. Hope things went well. It is good to be home where it is warm (not words usually said about Idaho). Met my goals so far 12 for 12 even on vacation (it is easy because Dave is never hungry and does not eat). I weighed this morning at home and stayed the same as last week. Hope you all are losing like crazy, sounds like you are very successful so far this month. Let's keep up the good work.

Thursday!

Hello Ladies! The weekend's around the corner :0) yipee

Met my goals today....11 for 11 :0)

Hope ya'll are doing great!

Early today

Still in San Francisco (cold here, highs in the 50's every day). I had to drag out winter clothes and it was fun because they don't fit. Sounds like all of you are doing so great. I am 9 for 9, sounds like we are all having a good month. My goals have changed because I am trying to maintain and it is hard to know how much and what to eat. I am anxious to get home and weigh to see if I got it right the last week. Lots of exercise as we walk miles each day to get wherever. Going to the Giants game, today will be home tomorrow. Keep up the good work, you guys are so inspiring.

Hopefully I do this right this time! I'm in SLC with my daughter and granddaughter. FUN! I'm still 8 for 8 and great!

8 for 8 . . . Feeling great!

Here I am, first again. I met my goals today. It's funny how Monday is so much easier than Sunday! I hope you're all doing well.

Sunday

Hi everyone! I hope you've had a good weekend. I seriously considered taking the day off today, but I didn't want to have to admit it to all of you! So, yes, I did meet my goals today. I hope you had a good day too--7 out of 7!

Good bye and good luck

Had a great time at my class reunion last night. Did not get home until 1 a m. Dave thinks I am crazy. It was interesting because I could recognize the women really well and not the men at all. If you are ever in charge of a class reunion have people put first and LAST names on name tags (the High School name). I still do not know which Dave's, Bob's or Greg's are which. Great fun though. Off to San Francison today for 6 days, seafood here I come. I hope to be 11 for 11 when I return. Hope you are too. It is so much fun and such good motivation to hang out with all of you. YOU ARE AWESOME. Keep it up.

I got SPANKED!!

Man, I sure got spanked on the bike ride this morning!! Kim and Ilene were maniacs :0) I stayed in the rear the whole time...AMAZING women!! My hamstrings are aching tonight, but great workout...LOVED IT! Thanks Ladies!

Heather...I loved visiting with your mom and daughter today...thanks for sharing them with me! I don't think I've ever heard a sweeter voice than your daughters. And your mom is a wonderful woman...I'm looking forward to visiting with her again.

Cherie...you are truly beautiful. (period)

I do my blind weigh-in in the morning :0)

Goals met...5 for 5!!

Passed it by

Everywhere I went today (I went a lot of places) I saw my favorite treat or something extra yummy. I passed them all by and am proud of myself. 4 for 4 ladies, I know you are too. Tomorrow is my H S class reunion so I am stressing about what to wear (silly me). Hope all of you were successful today.

3 for 3; We're on a roll!

It was fun meeting with everyone tonight! I think we're all going to do well this month. If nothing else, we need to look good for Heather's wedding pictures! (just kidding)

I met my goals today.

2 for 2

2 for 2, hope you are too (that rhymes sort of). Chris, great to have you blogging. Can't wait to hear how good your August turns out to be. I saw Kim and Heather running tonight, way to go ladies, wish I liked to run. I did walk 4 miles today. See all of you tomorrow. I think the meeting is at 5:30 at Ilene's house. If that is not right someone post about it. As for the bike ride how about we meet in the church parking lot at 7:00. I guess we can decide tomorrow where to go.

August is here

New month, new goals. I met mine today. Looking forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday. Who is biking on Thursday? We scheduled a ride to Smitty's or somewhere fun that morning at 7 am.

Well Hello Ladies!!

Hi ya'll!! Just finished reading all the past posts I've missed...WOW you guys are SO amazing.

I was 25 for 31 in July...better, but not as good as August will be!! I'm on a good plan now and actually have one of my girls as my personal trainer and motivator... She set a 3 month weight loss goal for me and weighs me every week...I'm not allowed to look at the number...she just tells me if I've lost or not and if I need to work out more or eat less (I have to turn in a food journal each week) It's working for me because I don't want to let her down and I feel motivated to show her that I can do hard things.

I had to put my dog down this last week. I was so stressed and upset about that, that I realized I was reaching for food to comfort myself...luckily I didn't eat it....but the thoughts were there. I was happy to conquer those temptations.

Hope to see ya'll on Wed.

Great Job EVERYONE!!! I always feel like as long as we keep trying and do what we can to improve each month we are sucessful....no matter how many days we think we messed up...just keep trying...I don't know...I'm just sick of being disappointed in myself when I don't have a "Prefect" day....I need to lower my expectations I think ;0)

New month

I have been struggling towards the end of this month and need a new starting point. Planning on hitting it big tomorrow. I stocked up on good old W W friendly food and am home for a few days to be at my own schedule. Heather you are a star. So proud of you for your diligence. Keep it up and I will join you.

Last Friday for this July!!

I met my goals. I lost another 3 lbs today!!!! Hope everyone has a great weekend and stay's focused on their goals.

Hey

Better day today. Meet exercise and nutrition goals, hope you did too. Anyone want to move the HLC meeting to Tuesday?

cookies

Why is it that grandma's think they have to make cookies (and then eat most of them). Guess that tells you how today went for me.

Tuesday and going strong

Ilene, I'm proud of you! You are doing a great job of blogging even when you have a little struggle!!
I met my goals! Going to finish nice and strong this month! Hope everyone is enjoying the week and doing well!

Monday, monday

Met my goals today. Maybe not quite enough exercise but good nutrition. I'm in Utah babysitting for 5 days. With little ones it is easy to stay on track because they eat other stuff anyway, Good luck ladies.

Pioneer Day Blessing!

What a fantastic Sunday! I love pioneer stories and enjoyed hearing about some today. I met my goals. We are on the last week of this month, let's all meet our goals this whole week!!! Happy trails friends!!

Happy day

Happy day. No more oreos or brownies. I met my goals today. Feels so good. Hope you did too.

Friday

Hello friends! I met my goals. A perfect 22 for 22. I also lost 3 lbs, bringing my total to 21 lbs in 6 weeks. I'm sure happy with my progress and everything. I'm so glad I have you fabulous women to help me and encourage me. We are some blessed women! Have a wonderful goal met weekend. :)

Oreos, brownies and bears, Oh my!

Scary things did me in today. Too many brownies, my favorite kind. Hope the rest of you did better than I did.

Hey

Ilene and I had a great bike ride this morning (except for the wind on the way home). The route was her idea and it was a good one so I will let her tell about it. I will probably be stiff tomorrow but it was so worth it and a great way to start the day. Who will be at W W on Friday? I hope I am not alone. See you tomorrow 6:30 at the R S pioneer celebration. I know there will be meat, potatoes, fruit and salad so we will all be able to eat. Heather always so good to see you, glad Atkins is working so well for you. You looked awesome today. Ilene thanks for pushing me around the huge block, it was such fun to chat and ride.

See you tomorrow

Looking forward to a bike ride in the morning. Hope you are too. Met my goals today, hope you did too.

Monday and it's very hot!!

Hello my friends! I met my goals. It's sure hot out there. I just got home from running and whew it was not so pleasant going in the heat. But I do really enjoy the sun. So I made a fantastic find at walmart. Atkins makes a low carb Oreo!! Oh yes, they come in little packets of 3 for a serving. They are delicious and work into my Atkins lifestyle. I'm super happy that after 5 weeks on Atkins my hair is in tact. I'm loving this low carb living! Hope everyone is enjoying their various vacations and summer!

Wonderful weather

I am so enjoying this weather. It made me forget all the bad stuff we had in the spring. I met my goals today and yesterday. Can't wait for the bike ride on Wednesday.

Oreos

Oreos are the devil. A package showed up just before I left Colorado, once I started eating them there was no stopping me. Why do we do this to ourselves? Back on track today, although the day is young but I have no oreos in the house. Good work Lisa, good to hear from you, way to go Ilene, Heather and Kim. I am now 12 for 16 if I make it today which I will. I guess I will be proud of myself for making my goals for 12 days and forget about the rest. Thanks for the encouragement. I am excited for the bike ride on Wednesday. I recall it was going to be down the river road over to Ilene's mom's at 7 am. Is that right and who else is going?

Hey Ya'll

Hey ladies...Sounds like ya'lll are doing real good. I'm at 13 for 15. Not too bad. I feel stronger this month for some reason.

Kim your trip sounds heavenly. I love Lake Tahoe...especially on a bicycle. LUCKY!!

Steve and I went to spend the week at the camper by ourselves, the girls were at YW camp, but our Jessica got sick the 1st day of camp and came home SO, so did we...bummer! Hence the 13 for 15...I stressed and ate not so good...gotta break that terrible habit.

I did however get to spend some time on getting my nail business up and running. I am now set to do Manicures and Pedicures. I'm actually getting my California License switched over to Idaho so I'll be a Legal "Nail Tech" :0) SO, if you or anyone you know likes to pamper themselves please keep me in mind. My schedule is really flexible, so have them or yourself give me a call 932-3118 !

Keep up the good work ladies!

Thursday

Coming home tomorrow and I am ready to get back into my own routine. Hang in there Ilene, patterns were meant to be broken. You can do it.

Zoo

Penny and I are going to the zoo in Colorado Springs in a few minutes. Should involve a lot of walking if I can keep her in the stoller. Have been meeting my goals. Climbed a MT called the Incline last night. One mile straight up, tough going, 4 miles down the back side. One of those once in a lifetime challanges. My son did it with a 20 pound baby in his backpack. hope you are all doing well.

Thunderstorm Tuesday

I met my goals. Just got home from running and the thunderstorm and lightning ended it at 3 miles, rather then the 4 I was supposed to do. But all in all a great night. Hope everyone is well!

Monday

Hi everyone! I'm still managing to meet my eating and exercise goals. Ilene, Cherie, Heather . . . it sounds like you're doing great!! How about everyone else?

Sunday, such a blessed day!!

Today has been great!! My children and I went on a 10 mile bike ride after church, it was so fun! I met my goals today.
Kim- Excellent Job on doing so great while on vacation!!
Ilene- I was going to tell you at church, but I thought you looked great today! You honestly looked rather thin!!
Cherie- I saw your grandkids, they are cute!!
Have a wonderful and goal met week my friends!!

Hey

I am back from spending a few days at the cabin and in Jackson with 4 of the grandkids, ages 6,5,4,3. I have to say it was good to take some of them home and then to see the parents of the others come back. Great fun but too many oreos and chips. I am now 6 for 9 in goal achievement for the month. Not so good. I did get on the scale though and I lost another pound. Go figure. I will probably have gained two when the bad days catch up to me but for the moment I am in a new decade in terms of weight #'s. I hope to stay in this decade forever more. I will be back in control tomorrow when all the company goes home. Way to go Kim, Ilene, Heather and Lisa for staying strong. You encourage me to do so too. Can't wait to hear about the next weigh ins. I will be back to W W on the 22 and hope to have good news then.

Friday

Hello friends. I met my goals again. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoy's the weekend!!

Thursday

Greetings from Arkansas! I'm having a fun time here. It was funny when someone asked me where in the North I came from.

Despite walking by such places as the Brown Sugar Bakery, I met my goals today! Plus, I walked in the morning plus later we walked all over town. I hope you're all doing well!

Missing in action

Sorry to be MIA for a few days. No access to computer. I wish I could have gone on the bike ride sounds like fun. I will catch the one on the 20th. I have been shopping because all my pants are too big. Jackson Hole has some pretty good consignment stores and of course Eddie Baur. Such fun to buy a smaller size. I met my goals every day except yesterday so I am 5 out of 6. I ate pizza yesterday (too much) and it made me sick (literally, but only for a few hours). Guess that will be good motivation to not eat it again. Sounds like you are doing awesome. Keep in touch. Kim I forgot to tell you I loved your hair Sunday.

First-Ever Blog

I am not accustomed to blogging, so this is a new adventure for me. Excited to be part of this great group of ladies striving to get and stay healthy. I also love that all you want to hike and bike, two things I love. Although, you are all capable to biking and hiking greaters distances than I am accustomed to. It is going to be tough keeping up with all of you - good challenge.

On my first post, it is good to report that I successfully journaled (my eating) and had a good day. My goal for the month is to record everything I eat and become an accountable (rather that mindless) eater.

Kim, have a great trip to California (and beyond).

First again!

I'm posting early today because I'm not sure if I'll be at a computer again today. I've been using Elise's since Thursday in case you're curious.

I've met my goals so far today, and I feel safe in saying I'll do okay today. 5 for 5!

Lisa, Ilene, and I had a fun bike ride this morning, and I'm looking forward to more in the future. Thanks Ilene for leading us on that beautiful route.

I'm leaving on my big trip tomorrow, so I'm not sure if I'll have a chance to blog every day. However, I am going to keep track of what I eat, and I will report for each day whenever I get a can. This morning I weighed right in the middle of my current decade, so I'm hoping to at least be down into the next decade, but even better, at least 10 lbs. down.

I'll miss all of you, and I hope you all blog lots so I can hear how you're doing!

Happy 4th of July!

I'm surprised to be the first one on at 11:28 pm!

I did meet my goals today. It's great not to feel stuffed, etc. It wasn't hard! I hope you all had a great day!

It's a hot one!

KIM!!! What a great lesson in RS today...you're AWESOME! And I love your hair!

Today was a goal met one for me. WOO HOO!

I'm looking forward to the fireworks tomorrow night...it's one of my favorite things :0)

Take care ladies! See ya Tuesday for our bike hike!

Happy 4th of July weekend

I got caught in the mysterious loop of computers and could not get my post to go yesterday. Weird. So good to hear from so many of you. July is going to be a good month. I like the "proud of myself idea", Kim you always have great ideas. I am proud because I lost 1 pound. It is getting very slow these days but still going the right direction. I am also proud of myself for having great friends like you guys. Looking forward to all the fun.

It's July!

It was so great to see so many on the blog yesterday!!!

Ilene--Good job! I know you'll stay away from that poison (sugar).

Cherie--Wow, you're doing great! You're so skinny.

Lisa--7 lbs. in a month is great. That's about what I lost this month and I stuck with WW 28 out of 30 days.

Heather--Keep up the good work. And yes, we know about Charlotte's Web, but Cherie assures us we'll be welcome there.

Elise--Welcome back! I'm sure you'll be successful this month.

I'm posting early because I don't know if I'll have access to a computer later today. I've met my goals so far, and I have my meals planned for the rest of the day, so I should do okay. What do you think about adding a new feature to the blog: "Why I am proud of myself." Here's what I could say today--I am proud of myself because I had to go to Great Harvest and I didn't take any samples.

The HLC Comes Alive!

We planned several activities at our meeting tonight. We know not everyone can come to everything, but do what you can! Also, if you think of something fun to do, post it on the blog.

Tues. July 5th bike ride. Meet at the corner of Meadowlark and Bramble at 7 am.

Tues. July 12th bike ride to concert on the river. Meet at Ilene's at 6:30 pm.

Wed. July 20th, bike ride. Meet at Cherie's at 7 am.

Monday Aug 1st Next HLC meeting 5:30, Ilene's.

Thurs. Aug 4th bike ride to Smitty's for breakfast and greenbelt. Meet corner of Meadowlark and Bramble at 7 am.

Wed. Aug 17th bike ride to Charlotte's Web. Meet at the church parking lot at 7 pm.

Friday Aug. 26th. Spend the night in Island Park. Go to the Playmill that night. Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is playing. Tickets will be purchased out of the HLC fun fund! Whoever wants to can run at the Mesa Falls event the next day--5K, 10K, half-marathon--something for everyone.

Friday Sep 16 Hike to Union Falls.

Friday October 7 Hike to Table Rock.

We talked about going up to Harriman this winter to cross country ski too. I also think a shopping trip is in order at the end of the year or the beginning of next year to celebrate the fact that we're all going to reach our weight goals.

Everyone has been doing great or will be doing great this month! Keep it up.

I met my goals today--looking forward to the weigh-in tomorrow at Weight Watchers. I won't be going to WW again for 5 weeks (although of course I'll stick to it religiously!), so it will be interesting to see what I can do in 5 weeks--hopefully get rid of at least 10 lbs.--a decade I haven't been in for over 20 years.

I wish you all a very successful and healthy July!

Wednesday

Met my goals today--yahoo.

We'll be meeting tomorrow, 5:30, at my house. Bring your calendars so we can plan some fun activities!

Meeting

See you Thursday 5:30 at Kim's I think. I met my goals today. Hanging in there for weigh in of Friday.

HLC

I would love to meet on Thursday instead of next week sometime. Maybe we could all bring our calendars and plan some hikes or a trip to Island Park or whatever. We need to spend $. I always feel like spending $ but we have a lot in the pot. I met my goals today, hope you did too. I don't feel like I am losing weight but we will see on Friday. I am good meeting where ever.

Good day

I met my goals today. Hope all of you did too. So fun to have great weather. Party on.

Good to be back

I missed following the success of the HLC. Great news Heather. Atkins really is the game for you. So happy for your success. I bet the W W ladies were blown away because they don't see #'s like that often. Way to go. Kim you are right the weight will come off. Congratulations to the bone and back ladies team. I had a good week until today and I had a come apart but tomorrow will be better. For June I am 23 for 25 wo I am not going to worry about this bad day. Best of luck. Wish we had more bloggers.

Friday, Friday!

What a beautiful day! I did meet my goals today--gearing up for Bone and Back tomorrow. When I went to WW this morning I had gained a pound. I'm okay with it because I've stuck to the points and exercised lots, so I know the weight will go away one of these days. Heather did great, but I'll leave the exciting news to her!

If anyone is reading this, I wish you a wonderful weekend!

Thursday and still beautiful!

I met my goals. I'm super excited to see what my weight is tomorrow at WW. Life is great! Hope everyone else is continuing to be successful and you all are fairing well.

Darn allergies....

I met my goals today. Hope everyone enjoyed the weather. It felt so good!

Wonderful 1st day of summer

Hope you got out and enjoyed this great day. Congratulations Lisa on 5 pounds gone. Good job of getting your family involved. Cudos (sp?) to Heather and Kim also. I managed a small bike ride today and went to the circus (I forgot how weird the circus is) but tomorrow will do more exercise. I met my goals today without using any extra points. Feels good.

Monday June 20th

No more eating today so I thought I'd post. I met my goals today-yahoo!

It was great to hear from Lisa. Heather, I can hardly wait until Friday to see the results of your Atkins diligence. Cherie, good job also. I'm looking forward to the time--which I know will be soon--that you reach your goal.

Have a great week!

OMW!!

Oh My Word!! You guys have been doing SO great!! I'm proud of al ya'll!

It's SO nice to be back in Idaho. Loved the weather in Cali, but I missed the general population of goodness that exists here in our little part of Idaho. Both Steve and I had major confirmations on our trip that we did the right thing about getting our girls out of California. And Steve also with the job change. Our life has been so enriched by this move.

As far as my diet goes....still flip flopping, more flips than flops :0) It's a lot easier for me to eat healthy in summer as the fruit has been way better!

Have a good week ladies! We're off to Island Park for a while. I think they have wireless there so maybe I'll have time to blog. We'll see :0)

Happy father's day

Fun father's day at our house even though none of the kids were here. I met my goals today had a fabulous walk this morning. I love 11:00 church.

Post b-day

Thanks for the birthday wishes. I had a wonderful day. Went to W W and lost 1 pound, went to my grandson's t-ball game, he is 4 and so cute. Then went on a picnic and hike with Dave, followed by a great bike ride and wonderful dinner. Today I ran the 5 k and finished in 33:05. That is my best time for a 5K so I was happy. Got two bags of my favorite chocolates for the b-day and have only eaten one so met my goals today. Can't wait to hear from the rest of you. Hope you did great.

Good day

It's been such a beautiful day today! I hope you've all enjoyed the various activities you're involved in.

Happy Birthday Cherie!

I had a good weigh-in at WW this morning--2.8 lb loss. Cherie had a loss too. Heather, I can hardly wait to see your loss next week!

I met my goals today. Have a wonderful weekend!

Weigh in tomorrow

I met my goals today and plan to be done eating now. Should be a good weigh in I hope. Hope to see some of you tomorrow.

Hike

Fun hike ladies. We did not make it up to Palisaides lake (either one) as the river was so high it was over the trail. We found another spot to hike and had a picnic on the top of a ridge with a wonderful view. Great fun, not too strenuous but a good taste of more to come (I hope). Good job ladies, especially Becky who was on her first hike and also on her birthday. I will meet my goals today.

Finally starting to feel like summer?!?

I met my goals. I pretty much plan to meet my goals everyday until Halloween! :) that's when I will be at my goal weight. Have fun hiking ladies.

MMMM

Did pretty well with goals today. Not as good as some days but still within W W guidelines. June seems to be going well for the HLC. Who is hiking?

A Good Day

I met my goals today for both diet and exercise and got organized on what I will eat the rest of the week. That makes a huge difference for me. Hope you all had a good day. I don't think I will be able to make the hike on Wed. Too much other stuff going on.

I'm Ready to Begin Again

I am returning from the dark side where I have been dwelling the last several weeks and following the light of my HLC friends! Tomorrow is the day I start again on WW. Elise will be at EFY and the weather looks like it will be good, so healty eating and exercise--here I come!

Ready for a hike?

Kim, Heather and I are planning to hike the Palisaides Lake trail on Wednesday. Not sure how far we will go. I think upper is 7 miles (one way) and lower is 4. I could be wrong about that but we will see how it goes. Wednesday June 15th. Meet at my house at 8:00. Bring lots of water and a lunch and we will see how the day goes. We hope to be back by late afternoon and would love to have any of the HLC or anyone else join us.
On another note. I lost 2 pounds at the W W weigh in yesterday. That was over 3 weeks but I'll take what I can get. Can't believe oatmeal is 7 points. Not good. Congratulations Kim on your weight loss and for keeping up with your goals. Good luck Heather with Atkins. I have succeeded on it twice, too bad I did not keep it off but you will. I do love you.

Fabulous Friday

The sun came out today!! 6 points for oatmeal at Jamba Juice, 1 pt for the brown sugar topping, and 6 points for the drink. I was full after all of that though, and just had a snack and then a yummy Mexican-style salad for dinner. I'm done eating for today, so I thought I'd go ahead and report. I met my goals today. I started weight lifting last week, but increased the intensity this week. I'm a little sore, but I feel really good. In fact, I'm kind of surprised when I look in the mirror and still see so much fat there!

I hope the rest of you are doing well.

Again

I am sorry to post first again. If I don't do it early I forget. I had a good day today and am looking forward to the weigh in tomorrow. Is anyone staying to the meeting? I am. Hope all of you are doing great.

Countdown

Two days to W W weigh in. It is motivational to me to know I will have to face the scale on Friday. Had a good day today. Glad you are back on track Heather, way to go Kim.

How's it going?

I am done eating for the day so as long as I stop I met my goals. I am not expecting to lose at the Friday W W weigh-in but I hope to have lost what I gained at the end of May family reunion. I have not weighed for awhile but can tell my clothes are not as loose. Hit it hard in June, all you all.

2 and a half good days

Good to see you at the HLC meeting. Thanks for the new motivation. I am planning to lose 5 pounds in June. Good luck all you wonderful friends.

Sunny Sunday!

Yahoo--what beautiful weather.

Ilene wanted me to tell all of you that she's been trying to post, but somethings not working right with her computer and this blog. She's proud of everyone and says, "keep up the good work !"

I'm posting early in the day, but I'm sure I'll meet my goals today. We're having a dessert, but I've been saving up my points all week, so I can "legally" have a piece.

Our meeting is tomorrow at 5:30 at my house. Hope you can make it!

Saturday

Heather, 7 pounds, I can't believe it. Are you sure their scale was not messed up? Did you weigh at home? So sorry. Camping for a few days would not have made that much difference. Don't let it get to you, just move forward and next week will be better. I stayed away because I knew it would be bad news. Was Becky there at W W? She was there on the last Friday that I went. Thanks for hosting us Kim on Monday. Sounds like Ilene and Lisa will be gone. Anyone heard from Annette for awhile? I am doing OK getting back on track but seem to be hungry all the time. Before I did not use any extra points and the weight came off fast so I need to quit snacking and using those points.

Friday

Met my goals a whopping 2 days in a row and plan to do so today. How did the W W go for you Kim and Heather? I am putting the weigh in off until next Friday so I not get bad news, by then I hope to have good news. Have a good trip Ilene and Lisa?

Home again

I feel like I have been gone forever, glad to be home. I did love the weather in St George, 80's all the time. I am back on track (one day in a row). June is going to be awesome. Way to go Kim and Heather, where are the rest of you?

End of May

I'm finished eating for today, so I can safely report that I met my goals today! I'm feeling great, and it's getting easier and easier to avoid unhealthy food. I'm hoping we see a little more action on this blog tomorrow since it will be a new month. My goal for June: 100% on program with Weight Watchers all 30 days of June.

Don't you love the sun?!

P.S. Our next meeting will be next Monday at 5:30 at Ilene's.

Hey friends

I feel like I have been gone forever and my computer is being picky about using the network here so I could not post until today and who knows about tomorrow. I will be home late on Wednesday. I did so great for the first three days when it was just Dave and I but after all the troops came on Thursday and I had to fix meals for 27 people every day I gave up and started eating all the junk that showed up. They will all be gone tomorrow and I am sending all the junk with them. I felt so great when I came 10 days ago and now feel like a giant slug. What did I do that for? Oh well, starting tomorrow and for the month of June I will get back on track and get to my final goal. Glad you guys (Kim and Heather anyway) have been doing well. I will be at W W on Friday hoping just to not get back news. Missed all of you.

Sunday

I'm finished eating for today, so I can report that I met my goals. Today also completed my WW week, and I"m happy to say that I stayed on program this entire week! We don't have any big plans for tomorrow, so I should do fine.

I hope you're all having a fun weekend and not getting too wet (especially Heather and crew).

For Saturday

I met my goals on Saturday. I'm feeling a bit lonely on this blog! I know a few are out of town . . .or are we fading because of the end of the month? I hope if anyone is reading this you're having a great weekend!

Good heavens what was I thinking.....

Brrrrrrrrr and it's raining and we are in a teepee with a hole in the top. Ummmm we are in good spirits though, we might end up in the car I'd the rain keeps up. Anyway on to weight issues... I went to WW and lost 3.6 lbs. Yea!!! Now if I can keep it off this weekend. I'm going to try. Hope everyone does great!!!! Where is everyone anyway.

Brrr Where are you spring????

I met my goals again. Hoping to see results tomorrow at WW. We are going camping this weekend, so I'll try to post if I get a signal. Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Hola!!

I met my goals, and feel great. Hope everyone is having success. Remember Do or Do Not, No Try! We can do this, mind over matter. Afterall it's that matter that got us here! ;) have a fantastic Thursday!!

Tuesday

It's 11:00 and I'm the first one to post! I'm missing hearing from all of you. But, if you're not checking the blog you won't even get that message :(.

I met my goals today. I almost talked myself out of going to the gym because it was late, but I did it, and as Allison said when we got home, "We never regret going to the gym after we're done."

I hope everyone is doing well.

83 degrees

Hey all. I was in Northern Utah for a couple of days and am now in St George for about 9 days. 83 degrees today. Lovely. Sounds like you all are doing well. Good job. I had a come apart on Saturday and have now blown it 4 days in May. However that means I have done great for 19 days so I will be happy with that. I hope to make it for the next few days but family gatherings are always hard.

Sunny Sunday

I met my goals today! I'm happy because that means I completed a WW week. I'm having my week run from Monday through Sunday. Allison and I went on a nice bike ride tonight. It was such a pleasant evening and so fun to ride a bike. Unlike Pearl, my poor bike is nameless, so I need to think up something. My bike is aqua and all I could think of when I was riding was "Aqua Velva"--not my favorite. I'll keep thinking.

I hope you are all having a wonderful day and making healthy choices!

My baby boy is 7

We have been celebrating a birthday today at my house. I am proud to say that I made the piece of cake I ate fit into my points today, and I have met my goals. I am glad that I am finally back on track, good grief why does food have to taste so good. Hope everyone enjoys their Sunday and stays on track.

Yeah for W W

At W W weigh in today I lost another 2 pounds. That was over two weeks but still a pound is a pound. I saw Becky there and I think Heather was coming later as I had to leave early. Are you going tomorrow Kim? Hope the rest of you had good results too. For May I am now 17 of 20. Sounds like maybe Kim is winning this month. How about the rest of you, how are you doing? Heather, you are right, your kids are more important.

thursday

I'm a little surprised that I'm the first to blog today . . . but here I am! I met my goals again today. We had a fun and healthy RS meeting tonight. Running outside is a lot more fun than the treadmill! I hope you're all doing well. I'm at 17 out of 19, in case you were wondering. You'd think I'd be skinnier.haha

Happy trails

Happy to report I'm still on the wagon of healthy eating. Hope everyone has had a great day, we are almost to the weekend!!

Sunshine

I am posting early because I am leaving for Logan in a minute. Will be back tomorrow but am planing on meeting my goals both days. I packed lots of W W friendly food to eat. Ilene thanks for introducing me to Pearl, it was a fun bike ride. I think we went 8 miles. In the wind that is not bad. Hope all of you meet your goals. How is everyone doing? Heather have the last few days been better.

Monday mid May

I'm posting early tonight because I just had dinner and I'm done eating for the day. I'm going to go to the gym later tonight. I had hoped to run outside, but it's just a little too cold and windy. So, yes, I met my goals today. I hope to hear good news from all of you too!

What a wind

Hey to all you wicked people. Great play and a great time. I even managed to keep going with my W W goals. I am 13 for 15 in May. Hope all of you had a great weekend.

The Sun is Out!

I think there's some problem with the blog site. I was unable to get on last night ( a few times) and I see our last post has disappeared.

Anyway, still meeting my goals! I had a good weigh-in at WW this morning. It's good incentive to stay on track in Boise.

I hope you all have a great weekend!!

Met?

I met my goals on this beautiful day. Hope all of you did too.

Tuesday (Last day of rain?)

Yea-Our internet is fixed! It's funny because the only thing I was really bothered about no internet was the fact that I couldn't post on our great blog! I can do just about anything else I need to on the school computer, but things like blogs and facebook are blocked.

I met my goals today. Hope to hear good news from the rest of you too!

Tuesday

I am posting for me and Kim. Her internet is down but she told me she has been doing awesome and meeting her goals. I too met them yesterday and today. I am now 8 for 10 in May. How are the rest of you doing?

Post mothers day news.

I am posting for me and for Kim as her internet is down and she was excited to post good news.

Kim says: I met my goals yesterday, which means I completed the whole week 100% for Weight Watchers. I was happy because this is the 1st time I've done that for awhile. I gave my Mother's Day candy bar to the grandchildren. So, for May I's 7 out of 8. I'm not sure if our internet will be fixed today and I didn't want everyone to thing I had given in to the sugar.

As for me Cherie, I did give in to the sugar yesterday, even though I shared my candy bar with the grandkids also. The other stuff at a family party got the best of me. That makes me 6 got 8 in May. Today I am back on track and will meet my goals. Ilene I want to come test drive your new bike but will wait until it is not pouring.

Can't sleep

Have you noticed when you eat better you sleep better? (Except for tonight). I met my goals yesterday but am awake at 3 so "Hi" to all of you. Hope you met your goals too and managed to sleep past 2:30.

Good news

Yeah for weight watchers. I lost another 2.4 pounds, I am now down by 15.something pounds. I heard that Kim and Heather are going tomorrow. Good luck, glad you are joining, let's go together sometime. Good job to all of you. Keep posting about the losses.

ZUMBA!!

Hello Ladies! Went to a Zumba class this morning....things were shaking that hadn't been shaked in a while :0) I loved it!! Except the things that shook shook a little more than they should have shaked! I need to do some major toning :0)

I met my goals yesterday and today. Hoping to stay active over the weekend, headed to our last tournament in SLC YIPEE!!! I won't miss the drives that's for sure!

I hope you all have a great Mother's Day! I know I will as I get to talk with Benson!

Ya'll set such good examples for me, thanks for your friendship and love.

Lisa

Wild Wednesday

Hey friends, when is the RS 5K? Is there a date?

I'm done eating today. I met my goals again.

The sun was beautiful today. I enjoyed a rest in the hammock.

You all are doing very well. Let's all keep it up. Thanks for the motivation and friendships.

Tuesday

I had a great workout tonight while I watched biggest looser. Another day - goals met.

May is the month

May is the month that all of us are going to do well. I met my goals today. 1 for 2.

A new month, a new week, a new day . . . A new beginning!

Well, I don't know why, but I definitely fizzled out on my healthy living goals this month. Maybe I can blame it on the weather :). I feel ready to go today though. THIS will be the month I make 100%. I'm proud of all of you--Those who have stuck to their goals and those who have picked themselves up despite a few falls. I still have faith that every single one of us will reach our ultimate health goal in 2011.

Yes, the meeting is tomorrow. I'll text everyone I have on my phone with a reminder in the morning. (I mean everyone in the group, not everyone on my phone.)

Sunny Saturday?

At least it was sunny now and then. I went to the women's conference, such fun and great motivation and I also managed to meet my weight watchers goals all three days and so far today. Since tomorrow is fast Sunday and I am now fasting I will meet them today also. I guess that makes me 26 of 30 for April since I slipped up 4 days in the month. Will have a weigh in on Friday so have to be good until then. I think we have a meeting on Monday, is that right? It is the 1st Monday of the month.

Royal Wedding

Well I must say I sure didn't understand all the Royal Wedding hype.... Until now while watching Dateline. There really is something fun and enchanting about a commoner becoming a princess!! I didn't meet my goals today. But sure plan to tomorrow.

Last Thursday of April and it's still cold!?!?

Met my goals today. Hope everyone is having a great time in Utah!! Kim let's get a running plan figured out.

Heading to Women's Conference Wednesday

I am planning on meeting my goals through Sunday. I am leaving for Provo this morning after I exercise.
I'm kicking myself for the self-sabotage last week. It's good to be back on track!

Tuesday

I met my goals today.

Oops

Not such a good day. I had to make cookies (big mistake) and ate a few too many. So far for April I am 21 of 25. I will do better tomorrow.

My, oh my, it's Monday

I'm blogging early this morning to tell you that I am going to get 100% today. I'll report tonight. You are all doing great! Thank you for the inspiration!

Easter

Hope all of you had a good Easter Sunday. I met my goals today, hope you did too.

Saturday is the day to turn things around

I walked outside today for the third time this year. Yippee! After being in Arizona for three days at a stressful family event and eating everything in sight I am happy to say that today I have gotten back on track. I know several of you are struggling so let's all get going as of today.

This post is for Thursday

No one blogged yesterday! Okay-I know we all start out strong and then for some reason, a lot of us get off track in the middle of the month. I'm including myself in this. Let's make a turn around and end the month as strong as we started it. Ilene, I'd love to see your baby bonnets! Are you sewing, crocheting, . . .? Cherie, it can be hard to not eat chocolate, etc. when you're with family. You've been doing so well--I"m sure you'll get right back on track when you return to Idaho and if you happened to gain any this week, it will come right off.

I rejoined Weight Watchers this morning (the meeting one) even though I said I was never going to do it again and it's way too much money! I decided that I could reach my goal within 6 months and I'd gladly paythe amount it will take to be at my goal for the first time in 25 years. So, I HAVE to stick to the program so I can accomplish my goal. I do not want to be paying WW any more money a year from now! One reason I didn't want to go to the meeting was because I feel like I know the program inside and out. But I have to admit, it was good to be there, to hear the other women's experiences, and just to be reminded of the things I need to do. Hey, that kind of sounds like church. I'll start reporting my weight change each Friday to you just for the accountability. I'm 36 lbs. above the WW recommendation, and I am going to lose an additional 12 lb for a total of 48 lbs. from today. That sounds like a lot, but 6 years ago, I was 75 lbs above the WW maximum. So, it's been slow going, but at least I"m headed in the right direction!

Wednesday

I met my goals today. Looking forward to the day I can run outside . . . .whenever that is!

Burr!!!

Where is spring? Hope all of you met your goals today. I did. I am excited that Kim and Heather are joining weight watchers. Let me know what meetings you will attend so I can go with my HLC buddies. Way to go Ilene, doing so great all those days in a row.

Starting Monday

No one blogged yesterday so I am going early today as I have a crazy busy day. Sounds like you are all doing amazing things. Good job. I met my goals yesterday and plan to do so today. So far for April I am 17 for 17. Hope for two more lost pounds this week.

Wind, wind GO AWAY

Do I sound angry? This weather is getting to me. I did meet my goals today despite being angry at the weather. Hope it was better in Utah for those of you running. Can't wait to hear about it.

Freezing Friday

I'm heading out of town. I am planning on meeting my goals over the weekend. I have met them today.
Repent Kim. You can do it!

Thoroughly Windy Thursday

It was great to see Lisa, Kim, and Cherie today. Good luck on your long run Heather.
I met my goals today.

Wet Wednesday

Met my goals today. I am anxious for Friday's weigh in. I hope I at least lost a pound this week. I used up my extra points so may not lose much but please be something. Fun night at Relief Society. Thanks to those that came and those that helped, Ilene cudos for helping in the nursery. I bet it was a wild place.

Nabisco

I blame them for making OREO's!! I am laying here, in bed no less, getting Oreo crumbs all over my bed, those which are not soaked in ice cold milk!! I did excersise really hard today. Sorry to go a stray... Nabisco isn't though!!

Monday monday

I met my goals today. Hope everyone is having a great week! I'm looking forward to the big run this weekend, I figure if I say that out loud it will become true! ;)

Where is the sun, Sunday

I met my goals today, hope you did too. Looking forward to outside exercise SOON!

Balmy Saturday

It was a beautiful day today. I went for an hour bike ride this morning. I named my new bike Pearl. She performed beautifully! I had fun. It was a bit chilly, but I enjoyed the ride. If any of you would like to join Pearl and me for a ride I would be thrilled.
I cooked all afternoon today. I have 14 people coming to dinner tomorrow.
I met my goals today.

Bummer

I am a little ticked off, I was so good following weight watchers all week. I did not feel like I lost any weight but was hoping for the best. I went to the weigh in today and gained .02 ounces. I guess it will average out but I really was hoping for at least a pound off and not any gain. Hope the rest of you are seeing results. I will hang on to the success the last few weeks and keep going.

Snow . . . again

Is it really snowing again?! I have a new bike sitting out in my garage waiting for me to ride it. I can't wait.
Who ordered this snow anyway?
I love Spring. Normal Spring. But I guess this IS normal Spring in Idaho Falls.
I hope you all had a great day.
Met my goals today. Don't plan on eating anymore today.

Snowy Wednesday

I was waiting for the first blog, but I guess I will contribute. I had another successful day. Kim's words about helping each other have helped me stay the course today. I met my goals. Yeah for each successful day!

I'm Still Here!!

Hello Ladies!! WOW! Where have the last 3 weeks gone. I think I've come to the conclusion that I'm a stress eater :0) A week before Benson left it started and I finally called it quits on Sunday! What the heck!!! I've spent the last two days in a bad mood because I gained all my weight back plus 2 lbs...this afternoon I concluded that being upset about it is going to make it worse...SO back in the saddle my friends!

I do have something fun going on...on Monday nights I play women's volleyball at the Apple on a league team. It's me Sara Maughn (sp), Brooke Young, Renea Merzlock, Julie that use to live in our ward, and a girl named Valerie. We had our first game last night and we did so good!!! We won of course or it wouldn't have been so good. If ya'll ever want to come watch it's free to get in and fun competitive ball to watch. Luckily it has pushed me to get back on the wagon. I can't jump as high when I'm carrying all this baggage, so that's good motivation for me.

Well, all is well in the Morales household. We were able to talk with Benson yesterday as he was flying out to New Mexico. MAN IT WAS SOOO GOOD TO HEAR HIS VOICE! This has been a big adjustment as I'm sure most of you know having experienced it yourselves.

I'm so proud of all of you trekin' right along...YOU INSPIRE ME!!!

New Start

Thanks for the motivation at the meeting today. I know April will be a good month for all of us. I met my goals today so I am 4 for 4 so far.

Where is everyone?

Heather, I think everyone has run away for the weekend. Glad you are back, looks like you had a great time. Eating right will be easier now. How did the 12 mile run go? I have never run anywhere near that far. Are you still doing the half marathon on the 16th? What a woman. I had a good weekend and managed to keep my goals going. Looking forward to seeing all you all at the meeting tomorrow. 5:30 at Ilene's.

Saturday day 2 of the new month

Met goals. Hope everyone is doing Wonderful!!

April fools

Again ate way too much and not healthy... And that's no joke! But I'm finally home from vacation so I think I'll have a better handle on things.... And that's a joke! ;) tomorrow is my 12 mile run.. For the love that's a lot of running.

Ah repentence

Sounds like the end of March there will be a lot of repenting going on. I completed my repentence but did need forgiveness in the month of March. I am posting early because there were no posts yesterday (too much partying for spring break going on). I wanted to report good news. Keep in mind I had bad news for Nov Dec Jan and Feb, so I was due. I stuck to Weight Watchers new program through most of the month of March and from March 2nd until March 30th I lost 10.8 pounds. Yeah. Too bad most of it was the 8 pounds I gained in the four months prior. I am going to keep going now and it will be new poundage (is that a word?). If anyone wants to try something new the new W W plan is easier to stick to than the old one. April is going to be a great month for all of us. See you at the HLC meeting on Monday.

Famous

If you have not seen today's front page of the Post Register be sure and look. Our own HLC member Annette is the big picture and article above the fold. Awesome article and well deserved. It is great to see some of your many talents recognized. Annette you look great in real life and in the picture, can't wait to hear how much you have lost recently. Heather, glad you are having fun, you can be good again when you get home. Kim, hope the road trip is going well. Hope the rest of you are enjoying this lovely spring break (or is it winter break)? I met my goals today, weigh in is tomorrow.

Early to bed

I must be the first one to get to bed lately since I am the first poster the last few days. I met my goals again today. Love it after months of struggle.

Spring Break

Hope all of you have fun plans for spring break. When your kids are all gone it is just another week but I hope you have fun. I met my goals yesterday and today. I can't remember when our next meeting is. Anyone know? It should be soon. I plan to weigh in at weight watchers on Wednesday so I have to be good until then. Finish the month strong ladies. Those of you that I saw at church today look so good. Keep up the good work.

Saturday

Met goals.

Stange weather, good day

I had a successful day, hope you did too.

Spring, please

Ilene, I agree we all need spring. Hope you can get out from under the train. I have been there and it is hard but you can do it. Way to run Heather. You are right about easter candy, it calls to us as we drive by any store in town. Hope you are doing well Kim. Good luck on your road trip. Keep up the good work Annette, you look great. I have been out of town much of this week but managed to stay on top of eating, not so good with exercise. For March I have messed up 3 days nutritionally and missed 4 expected exercise days. Not great but so much better than the last 4 months.

Wednesday

I met my goals today. I hope you're all doing well . . .wherever you are!

Good day

Had a good day, hope you did too.

Grand day

It is a grand day because my 1 year old granddaughter is here to entertain us. Such fun. I met my goals today, hope you did too.

Sunday

I met my goals again. I'm actually looking forward to walking and riding the bike at the gym tomorrow.

I hope you're all doing well! Have a great week.

March madness

March madness for B Ball and for the crazy weather. Hope all you all had a good day today. I met my goals.

18th

I have no creative title for today...lame! Anyway I met my goals today. Hope everyone is doing well and has a wonderful weekend!!

Windy Thursday

Why is every day windy? I met my goals today. I am hungry tonight but will just go to bed as soon as Utah State loses, bummer. I sleep so much better after a good day of exercise and nutrition, why do I blow it so often? Hope you are having good days also. So glad you are back Annette and have fun Ilene wherever you are going.

Wild Wednesday

Lovely weather today, all over the place. I had a good day today, met my goals. I am weighing in on Friday at Weight Watchers so need to be careful tomorrow.

Ides of march

Good ol Shakespeare... Hope your day has been good. I met my goals.

I'm Back

Hi Healthy Living friends. I haven't posted forever, but have been diligent in keeping my goals. I did a round of HGC and lost well and now am ready for the real work of keeping it off with a no sugar/carb diet and exercise. I have been so busy with Guys and Dolls that I haven't had time to post, but also haven't had time to cheat either :) 2 more days of the show and then I get to return everything I've been rounding up for sets and props--fun, fun!!

Sunday, Sunday. So good to me. . .

It was a great day.
I met my goals today.

The real Saturday

Look. I posted first twice today! I'm sure that I'm the only one who is impressed.
I met my goals today.
Cherie, you made me giggle when I read that you need to "repent" twice. If you're not careful you'll run out of repentance days. (I'm just joking with you. I think you are so cute!)