150 Club...care to join???

[TigerCheer2009]

He's sleeping right now. I don't know what got in his eye, but it's out (!!! ) and he has eye drops. Thank you for asking!

Are you OK???? I sure hope so!

Give Cody puppy kisses today and let him know that it's my kitties' birthday today and he can "come" if he is well behaved.

 

[Lesli54]

Well, ONEDERLAND will wait a little longer. The scale was up 2.5lbs! In one day, I would think that it is mainly water. I know for a fact that I didn't get all my water in yesterday and the last few days were higher in salt than I am used to. So, my new goal is to get to a solid 199 by the end of the week or at least going into next week.

I ate too much at our late lunch, not all bad foods, more like 1/2 really good, 1/2 protein, but high cal. Thank God, I didn't make desserts. Then we went to see Star Wars (can't believe it took us so long to do it) about late afternoon and I ate a lot of popcorn. Good thing we only go to the movies about 2x a year.

Today is back on track, I was up and exercising and had a good breakfast. There are lots of fresh fruits and salads waiting for me in the fridge. Tomorrow, I am off to camp w/ DD7 for 2 days so there will be plenty of exercise there.

Lisa - Hope you are feeling better soon.

Maria - Good job for getting back on the treadmill and starting each day new.

Linda - No money overseas is no fun. Hope you can get things worked out so your DD can get some cash soon.

Tracy - A piece of cake won't hurt, but the whole cake might. Every once in a while you have to enjoy the sweets.

Debra - Looking good! It must feel great to go around WDW with alot less lbs.

Tigercheer - I am guessing that alot of us ate too much yesterday, but was it as bad as "before"? My slip was bad, but not near that bad. You are doing the right thing by moving on. We should have just stuck to the virtual bbq.

Everyone have a great day and drink plenty of water.

 

[lmhall2000]

I survived the FOURTH!!! Whew!!!

I survived a 3 hour canoe tour (insert theme from Gilligan's Island here)

I mulched the house in Tennessee and signed with a new realtor!!!

I was officially asked to be a bridesmaid in my df's wedding October 1!!

Oh noooooooo! That means I have to LOSE this weight guys!!! No lollygagging now, I will be wearing a sleeveless dress!! I've got to get this flab off my arms!!! I'm committing to doing the arm exercises Oprah suggested on her 12 week boot camp...I'll do it EVERYDAY without cease!!! Anyone have tips on toning arms??? The canoeing was awesome..I thought I would be dead sore..but I really wasn't..so maybe my arms are going to handle some exercise pretty well...gonna try and swim more than just wade in the pool while the kids play.

Debra...PLEASE PLEASE stick around even into the 140's...I'm convinced that 145 is the weight I'll need to be at...so I need to see someone make it there!! You and Tera are my pilots! AND GREAT PICTURE!!! Look at those calves!!! They are lean and taking you to new numbers! You look sooo happy in the picture...isn't it great to be able to want to have your picture taken!!!

WELCOME BACK WE LOVE DIS!!! I know how discouraging it can be to see the scale go over 200 again...I had worked down to 178 last year and within a year had crept up to 202!!! But with the WISH gang I am now knocking at 178 again and going all the way down to GOAL this time!!!! So come on in and let us help make you stronger and make that trip down a fun one!

Lesli!!! GOOSEBERRY PIE???? That sounds way too good!!! You did GREAT with your eating...and you got in a good fruit..I think a good fruit pie is always better than some fudgy fatty thing that I would have opted for!! All those antioxidants in the berries will make you healthy, wealthy, and wise! I definitely would have had a piece of that. We had chess pie, chocolate fudge pie, and brownies for dessert...I skipped them all...but if there had been a blackberry cobbler I would not have been able to resist!

Lisa!!! Hoping you're feeeling like this today

Tigercheer2009....WOW! What a great chicken salad!!! I need your recipe! I always forget chicken salad is an approved low carb eating...you helped me stay good at our celebration! What? MACC/CHEESE not tasting good? Boy, that would be a pleasant surprise in my book....luckily we only had the Stouffer's frozen brand which does not tempt me at all. I had a cheeseburger with a white bread bun yesterday...the bun was my only cheat..I had deviled eggs as my side and no veggies besides the onion/lettuce on my burger...the only option was baked beans loaded with sugar so I had to avoid those. I also downed about 1/2 gallon of water after laying all that mulch in 90+ degree weather! OH NO!!! I hope your brother is alright!!! We didn't escape injury..dd (5) burned two fingers with a sparkler...luckily she slept most the 3.5 hour drive home. And yes, it is a holiday..those days don't count in my book...what is punky cake??? Sounds yummy!!! If there had been any homemade desserts (brownies out of the box don't count) then I would have had a piece....so don't loook back just look ahead with your great wisdom...come and babysit my kids!! They won't tie you up! But they may put curlers in your hair!

Worfiedoodles!!! Your actual 4th sounds sooo YUMMY!!! I, too have hip problems when I go for long times on the treadmill...I'm okay if I just stick to 30 minutes fast...but when I jump it up to 60 minutes I have pain right where my leg bone joins my hip bone...I don't seem to have that problem walking outdoors unless I go over 90 minutes walking...maybe switching it up and taking a break from the treadmill might help or taking an anti-inflammatory the night you do your long fast treadmill. Hope you're feeling better!

Linda!! YEAH for Cody!!! He'll be dragging you out more and more! And WAHHH for dd! That's miserable feeling stuck with no money in a foreign country...that happened to me in England and I had a dear friend who loaned me money...but I still felt compelled to just eat bread and water until I could pay her back....hoping your daughter is treating herself better!

Tracy!!!!! Everyone....really quiet, now....I think she is going to be our next 150'er!!!! We'll all sit with bated breath until you give us the signal!!!

I'm about to go weigh in...for my daily...I can tell TOM is any day now...bricks are in my chest....had too much diet coke yesterday trying to keep myself awake on the long ride home...I had to drive the 7 hours by myself yesterday because dh twisted his ankle on our canoe trip...which also meant he couldn't help with the mulch...so I'm hoping all the extra efforts I had to do yesterday will mean a good weigh in in spite of TOM.

ONWARDS & DOWNWARDS!!!

TAra

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Lesli-It certainly wasn't as bad as before. We should have just stuck to the virtual barbecue. A lot safer I'd guess. Thanks! We'll be waiting. But in the meantime, the miracle brownies are going back in the oven.

Tara-Holidays don't count in my book either, but I try to stay with healthier choices. Congrats on all the good happening to you right now. But this macaroni and cheese was the good kind: boxed stuff with real cream and butter and cheesey powder. But I kind of looked at it and some little voice in my head said "ew, why do you want THAT?" That, right there folks, is the voice of reason! Poor dd5. I'll babysit your kids. Curlers are just fine with me! I know the kids are having a hard time because their parents are right in the middle of a very rocky divorce. They have an attitude like no child I've ever met. Like "Do this or I'll tell." "You're not my boss. I can do whatever I want." "I'm not listening to you" "You're a __NAME__!" They weren't like that before. Punky Cake is like a pumpkin cheesecake on a yellow cake base best served cold with Cool Whip Lite on it! Very yum. You can do this getting in shape for the wedding thing. http://diet.ivillage.com/tone/tarms/topics/0,,4s4s,00.html Try it and tell me what happens. The ab workouts are great!

Chicken Salad recipe:
First one:

All ingredients to taste!

Canned chicken (1 can)
Mayo
Onion powder
Add your own chopped fruits, veggies and nuts (grapes, apples, celery, onion, pecans available)

Yesterdays; This is a salad bar salad
Lots of types of lettuce!
Tomatoes, cukes, carrots, spinach, radishes, etc.
Shredded cheese (dressing optional)
Your choice of Wendy's fried chicken strips or marinated grilled chicken in: Italian dressing or my dad's secret marinade.

Toss together and eat!
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Positive Postings everyone!!!!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning!

And welcome to our new beginnings! Now that Christmas in July is over (honestly, doesn't the food available make it seem that way?!), I'm ready to get back to doing what I need to do. Actually, I had a weird kind of issue yesterday. My dh wanted to take ds to the beach (which I knew was going to be a nightmare because of the crowds), and I opted to stay home. Then I started thinking about all the food I shouldn't eat. I knew this was not going to end well, so I got back on the treadmill. I went very slow, but I still think I managed to overdo it. Today my body really doesn't like me very much. I didn't have a big loss, either. So, I guess I'm going to have to find other ways to occupy myself when I want to eat.

Tomorrow evening is my real weigh-in at WW, so I'm hoping for another loss. I've got that cd waiting for me at Borders if I do it. Plus, putting two losses in a row together would be huge for me. Even if it's a little loss, that would be a big deal.

Tracy -- you have to eat your own child's bday cake! You don't want your child to think your not happy celebrating his big day. Just be proud you stopped at one piece. I've been known to serve everyone else and go back for seconds...

Jen -- you had a learning experience, and now your ready to move on. You have a terrific attitude! No wonder your the Tigercheer! I hope your brother is much better today. Eye injuries are scary.

Lesli -- keep going, you will make it! We're all rooting for you!

Tara -- you had quite an active 4th! Congratulations on all your accomplishments. You are exactly right, it is where my hip meets my leg that I have the issue. It's not so bad today, surprisingly, but the bottom of my foot is killing me. It's only one foot, so who knows what that means.

Lisa -- I hope you are much better today! It's no fun to be sick in the summer, especially over a holiday.

Linda -- I feel so bad for your dd. I can't imagine being in a foreign country without cash! Good thing she has a great Mom to come to her rescue!

To everyone else -- We still have 26 days to get a lot done in July! I'm onboard!

Also -- to anyone who cares and hasn't heard -- Cinderella Platinum edition comes out Oct.4th! I know it's silly for a grown woman to care, but I'm really looking forward to it!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Tomorrow evening is my real weigh-in at WW, so I'm hoping for another loss. I've got that cd waiting for me at Borders if I do it. Plus, putting two losses in a row together would be huge for me. Even if it's a little loss, that would be a big deal. Good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jen -- you had a learning experience, and now your ready to move on. You have a terrific attitude! No wonder your the Tigercheer! I hope your brother is much better today. Eye injuries are scary.

Yep! Thank you. But of course! He is much better today. He said he can see out of his eye. At least he hasn't grossed me out with it yet... !

To everyone else -- We still have 26 days to get a lot done in July! I'm onboard!

Also -- to anyone who cares and hasn't heard -- Cinderella Platinum edition comes out Oct.4th! I know it's silly for a grown woman to care, but I'm really looking forward to it! [/QUOTE]

Great! Let's kick it! I need some exercise ideas because it's rainy out and I'm stuck inside.

 

[wiskband]

Thank you all for the warm welcome bacK! I had a great weekend. I was very busy so my eating plan was a good one. I worked my tail off the did alot of walking the gym was close sunday and monday but I plan to get there today!
Ill check back in soon.
thanks again
renee

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Hello Renee! You're welcome. Glad to hear it! You can do this! Good job on the exercise!

I'm off to have a snack that is not a Punky Cake piece. Probably chips and salsa, so I can chug my water after it!

*Tara: Can I have your rib recipe...those were the BEST ribs I've ever eaten!!!!

 

[lmhall2000]

Great job Renee!!! I know you're going to make this losing mode stick and we're here to smile while you do it!

Tigercheer! You are a ray of sunshine around here! Oh, and you must do pork ribs...just none other compare...the best are baby back ribs....very tender...the key is cooking them in the oven before putting on the grill...using lots of fresh ingredients for the rub....lots of paprika/chili powder/garlic/onion/brown sugar/salt pepper....rub it on and bake in aluminum foil to keep the moisture in....then slab some bacon grease on it after it cools and wrap with saran wrap tightly and put in the fridge until you're ready to grill it...it's yummy!

Good news! I weighed in at 178.6...I think that's closest to my lowest ever (in 10 years)...just 2.6 pounds and I'll have my 65 pound clippie!!! It's been almost 3 months since I changed clippies...so this will be WORTH IT!!! I had a good protein breakfast then a greek salad for lunch...but had 3 small pieces of cheesy bread and one slice of my kids child size pizza....we tried out a new restaurant (they're all new to us here) and it was authentic semolina flour and goods in that italian pizza that I couldn't resist. I think I'll slimfast for dinner just to balance out the heavy lunch...not used to so much bread at a time...but I do my long walk tomorrow am...so hopefully it'll burn off...

GOOD WEIGH INS everyone!!!! Can't wait to hear your reports!!! I've finally made amends with my scale again...it doesn't get kicked as often.

Tara

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks, Tara! I have to get the Punky Cake out of my HOUSE! I'll try the ribs recipe tonight! YUM!

I hate to say it, but I feel like I'm slowly going back to the bad place. My eating has been all over the place...I haven't been eating the best foods...or drinking much water. Exercise has been good, could be better. I just feel like I'm going uphill in a strong wind. Grandpa hasn't been doing very well because he's fallen twice in TWO days at the "nursing home", he's confused, and I feel like I have to be here for people when there's nobody behind me. I know it's usually part of a FAMILY dynamic, but I have had to make many sacrifices, like I haven't been able to visit friends' houses without at least ONE other person being home for fear the phone will ring with something really urgent. I'm only one person, my mom is WAY too fragile to hear this, and my dad is way too tough. Grandpa will probably never come out, and if he does, it will only be a matter of time before he's right back in there. I'm really sorry for the rant, but I just feel so fake...seeing as this is stress and I do horribly eating wise under stress that could be it. And also hormones, because TOM will be here anytime soon.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Did I scare everybody off?? I hope not...

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey TC2009!!! You didn't scare me off!! But I was hesitant to post because I just subbed a brownie for a slimfast for dinner! I know TOM is starting any day and I just couldn't pass it up...my mom packed it last night for the kids on the ride home and they slept all the way so there it was just looking all moist and yummy. YUCK!!! I have exactly 12 weeks and 3 days to lose 24 pounds...it's AGGRESSIVE but I think if I atleast shoot for it I may just make 20 off.

Now, for you dearie...tough times call for tough actions. Please feel free to go to your mother in a very sympathetic way and explain what's going on with you! I would hope my daughters would feel free to tell me if I'm depending on them in an unhealthy way. We all need to lean on someone now and then but when the leaning becomes plain old bus bench seating time....maybe you should speak up. Sometimes, there are other ways...can't they give the nursing home your mother's cell phone number, so that one doesn't have to stay pinned to the house? It's very difficult trying to lose weight while you're a teenager...you're not in complete control of the grocery buying, you can't just up and go work out without clearing it with everyone first...it's tough...explain that to your mom and tell her your fear of getting off a losing track is worrying you and try to come up with ways between the two of you to ease the burden. And I bet your mom has just enough strength and your dad just enough sensitivity to meet you half way....you just need to tell them before you have a meltdown and then they think you've lost your mind! I know, I remember holding much in and then just venting loudly with my parents.....I never wanted to be another burden but believe me, sometimes parents just get consumed in their burdens and you're sooo good at keeping a smiling face that they may not even know you're feeling the pinch.

Stay strong know you're body is sooo happy that you've been working it and using it....let it carry some of the load for you!!!

Tara

 

[Sthronds]

Happy 5th of July! Yeah!

I'm still celebrating over here, even though I am sitting at my desk at work, supposed to be working! Weigh in yesterday was not my greatest, but I stayed the same which was better than nothing. I had a pretty good week but I had a few bad moments. Saturday night I went out with friends and we had dinner at a new Mexican restaurant. It was great! I blew it though, and had enchiladas with fried potatoes! I have been dreaming about it ever since. It was sooooo good and sooooo bad for me! Anyway, got past that and had a good Sunday. Monday was not the greatest but I got through it and it is over. I had a nice, measured bowl of cereal (I am not overflowing the bowl anymore) and then went to a parade. My aunt and uncle live in a golf community and every 4th of July they have a golf cart parade. The little gathering in my aunt and uncles yard has grown every year and this year we had around 15 people and quite a spread. I'm talking homemade scones (yum!), donuts, fritters, maple bars and oh yeah, cherries, watermelon, plums, nectarines and juice. I ate a lot of fruit (yea me!) and then a scone. . . and then a fritter. I never have them so I justified it that way. The rest of the day was fine until after dinner, I had a klondike bar. Basically I completed my weekly sugar allowance in one day. Today is a new day though and I am in a good mood (probably still a sugar high) and ready to focus again (until I crash). Thanks for all the encouragment too!

I am behind a bit in my reading so, some of this might be out of date, here goes it anyway!

Maria: I am thankful for this board too! You are doing great!

Leslie: We all have those bored days when it seems that food is the only thing that will pass the time. I picked up a cross stitch kit and it helps keep my fingers busy.

Lisa: I hope you are feeling better! How awful to feel so bad. Prayers coming your way

Renee: Wow! You are awesome!

Tara: Glad your arms didn't suffer too much. Canoeing sounds like fun, is this new for you or something you do often?

Karen: Welcome back! It sounds like you were doing great and you know how to do it. That scale will come back down in no time.

Linda: Did you get the ATM problem resolved? That is a frightening thing to happen. My co-worker's daughter is in Spain for the summer too and I haven't heard if she has had any problems. Prayers to you too!

Tracy: You had to eat birthday cake! It is just one slice and it could have been a lot worse. I heard a rumor that birthday cakes don't have calories. Anyone else heard that?

Debra: Cute picture! You look awesome! I would love to see before and after shots!

Jen: How's your grandfather doing? I know how it feels to wait around for a phone call you dread. I spent the majority of my high school and college years, waiting for those calls. It was hard to make plans thinking I might be out of touch. I jumped when the phone rang and dreaded checking for messages. Cell phones were just becoming popular when I was in college and I didn't have one so that was another problem. Just remember that you need to live and have fun. I am sure that your grandfather wants you to enjoy yourself too. Don't lose focus on your weight loss because when other parts of your life seem out of control, you can make conscious and controlled decisions regarding what you eat. I'm not saying it's easy, I am the first to tell you that it's not, but you can do it. You really can.

Have a good week everyone!

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Thanks, Tara. I'm very glad I didn't scare you off. She knows some of this because she knows how I've sacrificed...I've been asked to stay home from sleepovers so that I can be home base in case the phone rings. They have my dad's cell phone number, but they don't use it. They call home even when Dad's there! Yeah, it's very difficult. I control some of what's going in the cart, but my brother lives on junk food so it comes in anyway. And sits there. Everybody knows when I exercise because I say "PARENT, I'm going to play tennis" as I yell 1/2way out the door! I know they can meet me 1/2way...it'll take some getting there though.

Thanks a bunch seriously, Tara!!!!! I appreciate it! I like coming here and talking to people because without you guys, I would have dropped a LONG time ago. Thank you. I do smile a lot, even in the extreme bad. But it's just a facade. I've made a goal right here and right now: I'm going to show my emotions more. I can't be happy all the time...nobody can. I hope everybody's ready for me this year! It's gonna be real. Real what? Dunno, but real. No more lies about my attitude whether it be crummy or sunny. If people don't like it, you can file your complaint over there. <----------------- (in the litterbox!) Thanks again Tara.

Back to the somewhat regularly scheduled programming. (I swear, the madness/anger/angst...it's the hormones talking...TOM will be here anytime soon.)

ETA: Thank you Sthronds. I do wanna live and have fun. He's okay, grandpa is. He's very very mad at us for putting him in his place. It's just for therapy, though. I am my own person. I can (somewhat) make my own decisions. Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

I am going to go to my friend's house tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Bye.

 

[RF536]

Hi Everyone,
This is the first time since my last post that I have had to check the board. Last Weds. both boys came down with a stomach bug which lasted just 24 hours for DS4 and until Fri. for DS2. So needless to say it was not a pretty picture at our house last week. By Sat. everyone was better so we went to the park for fireworks. We spent the day at the park with my parents and my sister BIL and 2 nieces. Then on Sun. my uncle called and invited us to a spur of the moment BBQ at his house, this turned into an all day event, with his family coming to our house in the evening for fireworks.

With everything that has happened in the past week, things have not gone well. So this week I am focusing on getting back on track with eating and exercise.

I am hoping to catch up on everyones procress over the next couple of days.


Regina

 

[schatz5k]

Hi All,

Well, after I got over feeling sorry for myself, I decided with your help to TRY and change my perception. With that said I started off Saturday-the day we went to Super Scooper, the all you can eat ice-cream fundraiser, I managed to eat only an Atkins fudge pop(not to bad, I would even buy if I felt the urge for ice cream), 1 scoop of real vanilla ice cream, and 1 water ice. I brought lots of water with me, so I filled up on that. I was very pleased with myself for showing great control. On Sunday we went to the Kutztown folk festival. Temptations galore. I didn't cave however. Monday, I woke up and mowed the lawn, by pushing, I did sweat, and I counted that as my work-out for the day. Today I got back to waking up at 4:30 and walked. I do have to say, I THINK I noticed my shorts did get a little looser, I don't want to say that too loud, I may jinx myself. I don't want to weigh myself until friday however so, I'll just keep trying to stay on track.

Thanks, to all of you for listening and words of encouragement.

 

[TigerCheer2009]

Awesome work schatz5k! Nice job.

I think I'm going to back off the POINTS for right now. Instead I will be eating healthily, portion control, and minimizing snacks. I just need a little bit of a break. I'll still be here, don't you fret.

I had so much fun at my friend's house. We went swimming! And watched music videos. Lots of fun! We are easily amused. We're having a get together tomorrow, movies, popcorn, the whole bit!

Thank you for all your help. I will be back tomorrow and I'm going to go to sleep.

 

[Lacerta]

TigerCheer! - I don't know how I didn't catch from earlier posts that you are a teenager. From the maturity of your posts, I had it in my head that you were older than that. I guess it just serves as a reminder that a person can be mature at 10 or immature at 100. You have an incredibly awesome attitude in the first place, but to find it in the body of a teenager is even more impressive. And that is the best compliment I know how to give. Keep on Cheering!

Personally, I think it sounds like you are so much the grown up that your parents are tending to just let you carry the load, forgetting that you are a teenager and it is your job right now to get an education and have some fun. While it is ok for them to ask you to help out occasionally (it is family as you said), making you feel like you can't have a social life is flat out wrong. Its also making you feel underappreciated, which will hurt your relationship with your parents and make you resent your grandpa. Talk to your parents, see if you can't work out a compromise. Maybe you can be on call for a few set hours each day, or all day, but only on Monday and Tuesday each week, or something.

I'm having to work on a somewhat similar situation. I work for my parents, and lately, they are getting much worse about the workload they stack on me. The last few months, they have been giving me about 16 hours worth of solid work every day, which has lead to long hours and working on weekends. The last 2 week pay period, I put in like 120 hours (should have been 80). Its messing up my life too. As of last week, I've convinced them to hire an additional person, and that is helping a lot, I'm only averaging about 10 hours a day now, which I expect to improve more in the near future.

Anyway, point is I understand about parents unconsciously giving us more than we honestly can handle alone. It means they have faith in us and trust us, but sometimes it becomes too much, and we have to learn to say enough. What say we work on that together?

Sthronds - I do crossstitch to keep my hands busy too, but then I have a tendancy to sink into the couch and not move for hours and hours, which isn't giving me any exercise at all. In college, I was known to stitch for 10-12 hour marathons sometimes. Ugh!

Worfie - I'll have to let my mom know about Cinderella. You would be terrified of her movie collection (over 1500 at last count, and that was about 3 years ago) and Disney are her favorites.

I saw a glimpse of 201 yesterday, but was back up to 203 this morning. I'm hoping to get back to 201 for real by the end of the week. The weather is supposed to hold at 90 and sunny for a couple of weeks, so I'm getting a good 15 minute bike ride twice a day to work and back. I can tell my legs are getting stronger, since I'm setting the bike at a higher (lower??) gear now before getting tired.

4th isn't much about food in my family. Usually we have hamburgers and set off fireworks, but we were all so exhausted this year from work that we didn't even do that. So I had a normal eating day at home, which included fruit instead of pasta for dinner, YAY!

Wow, I'd better stop before I have to put chapter headings.

 

[Patsfan7]

Hello all!
I officially started today. Stuck to South Beach foods, but only ate eggs, cheese, and a little bacon for breakfast. Then nothing until grocery shopping at 7pm. Had turkey peperoni and cheese in the car on the way home...yup right from the cheese bar! DH said, my you must be hungry! Darn tootin! Then he made chicken and caesar salad while I bathed and put to bed DD. No excercise today, was in too bad of a mood with a screaming 5 week old baby all day! When DH came home, I handed him off and took a nap! So, my first weigh in is a discouraging 202, as compared to 196 last week!

Time to get going on this plan, I just hope that I can keep up with all the posts. I apologize ahead of time if I can't address everyone like so many others are able to do. BUT, when I am on the computer, I am either holding or feeding DS!