!!Health4life team Thread!!!

Ok all here for motivation!!!!  

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KT-195

chris-160

sheila-45

val-180

sheila, that's funny about your house...and vals. I have zero decorations, though!

the game was amazing. so close to the floor, the 3rd row back. You can see so much more down there. and teh court doesn't look so big! haha. We had a blast.

i didn't vote for the finale. Here's some spoilers so close your eyes if you didn't watch the finale!!!!

I loved how Ed was voted in with the most votes!!!!  it was like a huge slap in heba's face. I was so sad for vicky's kids. she's gone for so long, then comes home adn is gone all day long. that's so sad to me. I was thrilled that she didn't win. Michelle totally deserved that win! Ed looked liek he didn't even care to be there, like he knew he wouldn't win. Amy looked amazing too! I was so mad that she didn't win the at home amount. I am just so happy for that finale!!!!

I did ok with food today, just soup for lunch. but i snacked too much at work. and dinner was 3 pieces of pizza. I need to really track my cals seriously again. I need to remind myself that that cookie really isn't worth it and I can't afford the cals. I just need to smack some sense into myself!!!!

o and val, i am insanely jealous that you get to take a ton of time off! I don't even get the day after christmas off. so sad. you better enjoy your time!!

Original Post by valsgoal:

Between Ed and Heba I really don't care because regardless, if either wins they both win.  Still, it makes me wonder if Ed isn't trying as hard thinking Heba has the final spot in the bag.

I totally called that with Ed!!!  I had that feeling he would think everyone would go along with his pleas to not vote for him.  Although it would've been much more of a poetic justice if Amy would've beat out Heba.  I agree, Amy looked great.  So did Shellay and the other Amy.  I was very impressed with Stacey too!  She did it all on her own...just like we're trying to Kt.  Good for her!  I felt bad for Vicky's kids too.  Did you hear her say it was all about the money again last night!?  She makes me want to puke!  Yes, the money is great but shouldn't be the reason you want to better yourself.  I felt for her though when she hit that plateau.  I was wondering which would.  One of the girls here at work was telling me she didn't believe Vicky did all that work and only lost 2 pounds.  I told that girl I completely believed it. 

I can't believe they're starting up so quickly with the next season!

I'm trying to be good too with my foods Kt but my casualness is winning out.  I am adament about starting back up with my food log in the new year.  I bet if we get back with logging and back on a better schedule with our exercises we'll jump start our losses again.  I reallllllly hope I'm right!  At this point I'd be lucky if I maintain.

yes i think vicky is a liar. i think bob is right that she will gain the weight back. she is not going to stick with it which is sad.

i think that in jan we need to post our cal totals to each otherto help us out. we have to be accountable! only 2 more weeks!

yes i think vicky is a liar. i think bob is right that she will gain the weight back. she is not going to stick with it which is sad.

i think that in jan we need to post our cal totals to each otherto help us out. we have to be accountable! only 2 more weeks!

I think so too about Vicky...both things you said.

I totally agree about posting the cals.  I'm going to start my journal up again at that time too.  I tend to stay good if I'm constantly being watched.  Lol  I know a lot of people that read my journal at this point are doing so because of the amount I'm down...that makes me feel a bit more obligated to stay good.  Does that sound bad?

ugh i was going ot the gym tonight but when i went to change i realized taht i forgot socks again!!! dangit! then my mom said she would give me socks she had so i met here but then realized i left my gym clothes at work b/c i didn't have socks! so o well, no workout again. i haven't worked out since tuesday of last week. but i haven't gained weight and haven't changed my eating at all. hmmmm...i will try and go to the gym tomorrow. i'm going on kind of a fast w/ a girl at work. so no food tomorrow. I will still have coffee and tea and stuff to drink, but no food. not sure if we'll do it just one day or two. hopefully that will help a couple pounds to fall off!

but definitely in jan I will be logging my cals againa nd posting my cals in and out on here. I have been at about 186 lately, so if i could  get a few pounds off before jan i'd be super happy.

Sheila's MIA again.  Poor thing is probably crazy busy.  I can't imagine walking around the compound she works in with all this weather we've had.  Sheila----HOW YOU DOIN'?

I hadn't worked out since Wednesday last week too.  I did last night though.  I almost didn't.  When I got home I put my workout clothes on, sat on the couch and almost fell asleep.  Hubby tells me "I thought you were going to work out?"  I told him I was too tired and just wanted to sleep some more.  Then I thought better of it and went with my light jacket on still and started up the treadmill.  It was so cold in the basement I didn't take off my jacket until 10 minutes into the workout!!  It wasn't a great workout but at least it was something.  I'm not sick but I've been feeling very spent lately.  I cut my eating drastically this week...just not feeling like anything.  Ya know what I mean?  I've been lingering at 178 for a week.  I'm down to 173 this morning, probably from my drastic food cut.  I hope it works the same for you Kt.

Did you guys hear Las Vegas is getting (or already got) 6 inches of snow!?!?!  What is that all about??  I joked with my mom...oh no!  Hell froze over!!!  Lol

wtg val! that must feel so good right before christmas! hopefully i can get similar results!

im doin good so far. i was 185 this morning, so im hoping i can see 183 by sat. i think i can make it happen!

It felt good to see it but I wish it made me feel even better.  I'm still up from before Halloween.  I'm sure you'll make that by Saturday, especially since you're doing that semi-fast.

I went to Limited at lunch.  They're having a 40% off of everything sale today.  I picked up a couple pairs of slacks.  Yeah!!  I finally have enough pairs to get me through the week without having to wear my 18's.  I love those hip huggers kind...the kind that fits below the waist.  I always hated being able to pull half the pants I wore practically up to my bra!  I didn't wear them that way, I'd roll them down but that sucked too.  Lol   

ooo new clothes would be nice. i might go to the mall tonight to get my bosss present so maybe ill go by. new york and company has 50% off everything i think. i need more pants for sure!

its after 1 and im still doing good. having a yogurt for lunch so i can take my ibuprofen. yummy haha.

Whatcha getting your boss?  Have fun at NY&Co.  I can't wait to get out of here tonight!!

Ugh, I'm going to my cousin's cookie exchange party tomorrow and wellllll, I hadn't even attempted to bake a batch of cookies, let alone 5 dozen.  I'm frantically wracking my brain trying to figure out what I should do.  Hmm...  Lol

5 dozen cookies??? wow. hope you got them all done! One of our branch managers brought a bunch of cookies in and I was good and put some in a bag to eat later. All I ate while at work was yogurt (80 cals) and one candy (75 cals). I had coffee also so maybe like 200 cals total? Pretty good. I'm not even really hungry now. I'm past the point of hunger so really I could go however long I want w/o eating right now so long as I don't want to taste anything lol. I think this is a good test of my willpower. I know I still have it!

sheila, you getting any time to breathe???

val, thank you so much for that tip about limited! I got 2 pairs of pants for $40!!! Then I went to limited and got a black pea coat and 2 cute shirts for $55! so exciting. I managed to pick up a few presents for other people while i was at the mall and target aswell haha. I got a lot accomplished and only have a few presents left to buy!

Congrats on the great finds at the store!!  I like Pea coats, they're so cute!  I'm glad you're almost done with your shopping.  I'm on the verge of being done but it seems things are neverending and I don't get a good chance to really look to finally finish things up.

Okay, the next time I tell you I've been invited to any kind of party where I need some kind of skill just slap me!  I give you complete permission.  I was up until almost midnight baking.  My shoulders are sore and I'm tired.  I ended up making a layered brownie with M&M's.  It seemed like the easiest thing to do when I was looking at the recipe.  Yeah right!  They're done though and that's what counts.

I've been eating my usual breakfast, oatmeal/coffee and part of my usual lunch, a sandwich.  I normally eat something with it but not this week, this week it's only been the sandwich.  I know what you mean, this being a good test of willpower.  I'm thinking once we get past this, the black hole called our stomachs will be taken care of.  Lol  *crosses fingers*

wow val, those do sound easy but that sucks u were up until midnight!im going to be making cinnamon rolls next week. my mom is going to make the dough for me so it can rise before i get there. i love making cinnamon rolls.

i really think im going to back on track after the holidays. the new pants i got are size 14 and fit great! i really want to get down to a 10 though. i know we can do this!!!

are things busy for u this weekend?

I want to see a single digit size.  I've NEVER been a single digit size that I am aware of. 

I should be busy.  I still need to take Lil'V to see Santa.  I also have to pick up my BF's main gift.  I want to get her a nice necklace but I may end up buying her another DVD set.  I hate getting her something that encourages her to watch more TV.  She is a TV freak.  She worries me about that.  She's gotten very very big and I know her TV habit doesn't help.  Besides her gift I have a couple other small gifts I have left to get.  Are you spending part of your weekend with similar errands?

YUM!  Cinnamon rolls.  Thank goodness I only took a couple tiny bites of the stuff I made last night.  I didn't have dinner so those small bites were fairly inconsequential...thank god!!  Lol

Hey guys!!  I'll try to check in soon... just wondering if I could get some prayers for my dad... he's in the hospital and they're not really sure what's wrong... we're hoping it's not his heart again!!!  Thanks!!

I'm so sorry sheila! I'll keep him in my thoughts. I hope everything comes out okay!

val, my weekend is packed and I won't hardly be home for any of it. Tomorrow afternoon we are leaving to go to the mountains for my cousin's christmas party. We will stay the night there, then come home the next day and go to dinner at my fiance's mom's house. So I will have time tomorrow morning to get some cleaning done and possibly go run if it isn't raining. We'll see. the fiance is going shopping w/ his mom (momma's boy! ugh) all mornign so I won't actually see him until we are leaving. So I'll be busy. I might get some errands done in the morning tomorrow, get my hair trimmed and get soem wrapping paper. too much to do and too little time. we never even got a christmas tree :(

Thanks KT!!  He's home now and seems to be ok... they never really figured out what was wrong... but I think they ruled out his heart at least!!!

Well I kind of randomly got a job and start tomorrow.... sigh!!  I don't know how I'm going to get all my stuff done in the next couple of days if now I'll be working!!!!  We really need the money though... after those stupid hospital bills!!

Hope you guys have a great Christmas!!  I probably won't have time to come on again before..... Merry Christmas!!!!

Glad to hear he's out of the hospital, sheila! I hope he stays well. So what kind of job is it? Are you not working at the prison anymore?

I had a crazy crazy weekend. We went to sonora sat. it's about a 2 hour drive. partied that night, stayed up til 2, woke up at 8, did brunch w/ my cousin's fam, drove straight home to fiance's mom's house, had dinner, came home. holy crap am i exhausted. I will probably go to bed at like 9 lol. The weekend just sucked the life outta me!

I'm not sure how mye ating was. Probably really bad yesterday, but not too bad today. We'll see what the scale says in teh next couple days. I posted goals in my journal for 2009. I really want to try and make them.

Val, how did your weekend go?