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!