I'm with you - 100% NS today and 2 miles at track practice tonight = ready for the weigh in tomorrow.  Have a wonderful day.  Judy

Yeah Judy.  That's the spirit!  I guess I need to get moving too. Alright you pushed me to the elliptical.  See you in a bit.  Marie

Good for you - enjoy the elliptical.

Thanks Judy that was the best workout I've had all week.  If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have been motivated to use my elliptical for 22 minutes.  Yes, that's right.  I got on it because you said you were going to track practice tonight, so I thought I better do something too.  So on the elliptical (Mind you I didn't want too) coming up to 5 mins. and I was talking to myself saying I have to do at least 5 mins for Judy.  I can't blog that's all I did.  So I talked myself into 10 mins would be OK.  Then this upbeat song came on and of course I couldn't quit then, so a little longer.  Then I could make it to 18 mins but I wasn't finished the lap.  Then of course Baby Got Back came on and the perfect song to keep going on.  Off at 22 minutes and thanks for the push.  Marie

Baby Got Back!  That is an awesome elliptical song!  I've done some serious exercising on my elliptical to that song...it has a terrific beat for that!  LOL!

But I'm actually writing today to confess.  Last night was an emotionally draining night, and I gave into temptation...not a huge binge fest, but I did have a small piece of my husband's homemade cherry pie and some rice crackers.  I've been trying to figure out why these past couple of weeks have been so hard for me (besides the whole elbow injury thing that I'm all better from now).  I think I'm realizing more than ever that I really am an emotional eater.  I had to take my dog, Duke to the vet last night to have a lump checked out.  It turned out to just be a fatty lump, but my other dog, Harley, had an upset tummy all day, so by the time I got home from the vet, I had a good bit of doggie puke (TMI, I know) to clean up off the carpet and sofa.  Both of my fur-babies are seniors, so whenever either of them shows any signs of illness, I panic.  I lost an 11-year-old dog to cancer on December 26, 1996, so I do tend to over-react, but our vet is very understanding of that.  Her tummy didn't get a whole lot better throughout the night, either...I woke up at about 2am to find her puking on our bed.  My hubby let her go outside just in case she was still sick.  After he brought her back in, she got sick in the living room.  It was a less than restful night, but I love my babies and wouldn't have it any other way.  

I've also got something coming up on Saturday that is going to be extremely emotional, too.  A parrot we took in back in February is going to an avian rescue.  I know it's what's best for him and for us because we have just taken on way more than we can handle, but I sure did get attached to him in the last six months.  The closer we get to Saturday, the more my heart is breaking (I figure I'll start bawling like a baby tomorrow while I'm packing up his playstand, food and toys)...but my husband and I wrestled with this decision for weeks and are convinced it's the right thing to do.  We had a houseful before we took in Skittles (that's his name...he's young Scarlet Macaw): 2 senior dogs, 5 parrots, and 3 reptiles (all of whom were either adopted or rescued from bad situations)...so adding a juvenile macaw to the mix was almost like playing with a lit match around a powder keg.  Still, it took me a while to find someone that I was comfortable enough with to take him.  The rescue is actually up in Indiana, and we are driving as far as Cumberland, MD to meet the gentleman who runs the rescue.  He's a great guy with over 20 years of experience with Macaws...has several other rescued Macaws and an incredible indoor aviary that I'm tempted to move into!  LOL!  He also had excellent references, told me that Skittles would become a permanent member of his flock (not be put up for adoption), and that he'd send me updates and pictures any time I ask.    

Sooo...I know this is a really long post, but I think I just needed to get all that out...not so much to excuse my continuously falling of the NS wagon, but just to get it out, you know.  I'm a little afraid of what the scale may say tomorrow morning, but I'm going to try to work out extra hard tonight...maybe that will help keep my mind off of Saturday.  :(

On a brighter note, though, I've had two people give me some very nice compliments on my weight loss this morning.  That felt good.

Thanks for letting me get all that out...
Cyndy

I'm sorry to hear that your dogs are sick.  I know what it's like to lose a loved pet.  We lost Bubby our Lab last year too.  We had a black Lab Jake was his name and he was stolen around the holidays one year but holiday thieves.  They were going around stealing dogs to sell to this lab for research, so they would have drug money or whatever.  We had Jake for about 13 years. He broke loose from the thieves and walked many miles to get back home. He was gone for a week. His paws were bleeding and he had been posioned.  He was so sick.  He couldn't eat or drink. He died in just a few days after that. Buddy our 2nd Lab got hit by a car last year.  He was just over a year and the sweetest puppy.  We just bought the Pug puppy because the last pug got stolen from our house and she was three years old.  We just name our new puppy Little Buddy.  I feel funny calling him that but that's what my husband wanted to call him.  We told him it was his birthday and father's day gift.  He gets to name him.  I just call him Baby and he come.  We are still not over the death of Buddy our Lab and it still brings tears to my eyes as I'm typing this.  So I completely understand what your going through.  The man from the rescue sounds wonderful and I'm sure your bird will have a great home with loving friends.
Shame on your DH for making pie.  What has gotten into him, lol.  Did he use a sugar sub.?  One piece and no more.  Give it away to someone.  Out of sight.
Have a good day today.  Do the best you can.
Marie

Well, truth be told, he did not make the pie...it was homemade, but by someone else...but it was for him, so that's why I said it was his homemade cherry pie.  It was good, but you're right...I had the one piece, and that's it...no more.  Hopping back on the NS wagon as we speak.  :)

And thank you for the kind words of support concerning my pets.  I'm so sorry for your loss...and I totally understand where you are coming from.  I still cry over my Skipper that I lost in 1996.

Good Morning All.

I have to confess I was bad yesterday and did not stay 100% to plan but I did not go overboard and totally blow it either.  Back on track today.  I was up at 6 so I could get a workout in before work.  I don't know if anyone else has tried it but I LOVE THE BIGGEST LOSER SEASON 1 workout DVD.  I checked it out from the library (wanted to try it before I bought it) and it is great.  I love Bob Harper anyway I think he is an awesome trainer with one heck of a bod.  He looks incredible in the cool down (anyone who likes Bob and has seen the dvd knows what I mean).  Sorry did not mean to get off on a tangent there.  So anyway 40 minute work out this morning and I plan to do at least 30 on the elliptical tonight before I head to my second job.  Even though i blew it yesterday what an awesome day it was.  I work part time at a Kohl's and I bought a few blouses in April for work without trying them on.  When I got home they were the longer cut shirts and I am short so I was not happy plus they seemed to just emphasis my belly.  But I got them so cheap I decided to hang onto them and eventually wear or give them away.  I WORE ONE OF THE BLOUSES YESTERDAY and I was comfortable and got so many compliments it was incredible.  To the point where I really wanted to wear it again today and tomorrow.....

Cyndy - I am so sorry about your troubles.  I will put you in my prayers.....I know how hard it is to lose a pet.   I am guessing that you live in MD?  I live in MD....Glen Burnie.

Good luck to all - Robin

Hi Robin...

thank you for your support and prayers.  Actually, I live in Dale City, VA, but we are travelling up to Cumberland, MD to meet the gentleman with the avian rescue.  He's got a much longer drive from Indiana, but he is a truly wonderful person and actually pretty excited to be adding Skittles to his flock.  My husband has family in Cumberland who would like to say goodbye to Skittles before he sets off for his new home and adventures with all his new Macaw buddies up in Indiana, so that's one of the reasons we are meeting him there.

So far, so good...100% today...
Cyndy

OK girls here we go with 100% on plan day today.  No pie, no candy unless it's sugar free, no extra buns, bread, biscuts or saltine cracker (no extra salt, it will make the scale go up tomorrow).  Extra vegetables are just fine. Extra water is great.  Extra walking and any kind of exercise is super too!  No crying today, only happy campers here, lol.  Marie

Well Sunshine your posts always make me smile.  I'm off to buy those cables for the DVD player so wish me luck.  Have a wonderful day and I'll see you tomorrow,  Betti

Hey Betti!  I hope you find those cable so you can hook up your DVD today.  Good luck and have a great day.  Marie

Agreed Marie!  100% and all smiles today!  :-D

hi Marie,
I'm not sure I am ready for tomorrow.  I have been surffering with these allergies all week and yesterday DH went back to the Hospital again. Why didn't I think to bring the NS bars with me! But i am going to jump on the scale and accept whatever it says

Hello Marie & FFCers!

I'm afraid my weigh-in tomorrow is gonna be ugly. This hasn't been a good week for me. I got off track last weekend when I went out of town for a writing workshop, and never got back on. I've consistently stayed on plan during the day but then blown it by bingeing around dinnertime. Also, I've only exercised once. The one thing I've done right is getting in all my water.

I started this challenge 4 lbs from my goal but I'm going in the wrong direction. Being so close to goal seems to be bringing out the worst in me! However, with FFC being extended until August 1, I'm determined that I WILL earn that gold goal bear!

So far today I'm 100%, and I plan to be extra vigilant about staying on plan after work. Also, I have my water aerobics class tonight, which is really good exercise - about 40 minutes of cardion and 20 minutes. Plus it will keep me busy and away from the food.

100% and all smiles here!  No birthday cake or ice-cream last night for neighbors son's birthday!  GO ME!!!  NO brownies or oreo's either.  I love resisting food.  It makes me feel so powerful and in control...OK I couldn't resist a sip (OK two) of DH beer. I know it's not on the NS plan but come on, two sips...that's not enough to say I didn't have a 100% day right??!!

Did they find out what's going on with your husband yet?  Is he still having stomach pains?  My goodness dear.  I'm sorry.  I hope they can figure it out soon.  I know how hard it is on both of you.  Do the best you can do and that's all we can hope for now.  Marie

Find something to do with your night hours.  Gail do you have some SF Candy like SugarFree Lifesavers?  How about drinking hot tea and some extra water in the evening.  Take a diet soda and pour it into an ice cube tray and freeze it.  You can suck on them over time. Go out for a walk and that will get you away from the food.  When all else fails go to bed early.  Good luck.  Marie

Go Jamie!!!! Two sips is not enough to say you weren't 100%.  Looking forward to another 100% on plan day.  Marie