georgia girl

I'm afraid I won't be able to lose 7 pounds by tomorrow, lol! But I did make my original goal of 15 lbs, then changed it thinking I could lose 10 more. Anyway, 18 lbs since the challenge began isn't too shabby! Everyone is doing great!!

LOL. Same here. Still have some boobs but they are not where they should be. My shoulders kill me by the end of the day. I've thought about going ahead and getting a reduction and lift, but I go back and forth on it.

Too bad J can't do it too. My SIL is still going, I think. I've been working with a trainer a little at the YMCA and I think he is going to run it too. Of course, he can run a 10k easy. He did give me a few tips though. He said to make sure that we go at our on pace. He said not to get caught up in trying to keep up with ANYONE and not to start off too fast. No matter how many people pass us, we need to keep our steady pace. I will probably be walking some of it too. All I care about is passing the finish line. It would be nice to do it under 40 minutes but I'm not going to stress over that part. My biggest problem will be staying at a consistent pace. Don't worry though, we'll be fine. It will be fun!!

YAY Renewed!! I bet a nice shower will make you feel even better! I'm so glad you are doing so well!! You're going to be running again in no time!!

I'm sooooo ready for it to be individuals!! I'll be doing the happy dance when those 3 drama freaks get voted off!!

Welcome Maggie! Glad to have you in the group. How are you doing since your surgery? Leslie~ I think I need a fill too! I've been doing great in the exercise department, but the food department is another story! I'm curious to see if I have lost any more fluid... Bagweaver~ I have a Wii Fit too! I really like it but I haven't used it lately. My focus has been on running and zumba. Leslie, our 5k is next Saturday....how are you feeling about it? I'm getting excited!!

Welcome NFaith!! Good luck with starting the program. Where is everyone?? This thread seems to be dwindling down more and more. I miss talking to everyone! My 5k is next Saturday and I'm getting excited about it. I can run the whole 5k straight on the treadmill, but I'm not sure I can do it outside. Taking hills and the colder weather into consideration, I just don't know. Even if I don't run the entire 5k....I'm okay with that. The only thing I care about it crossing that finish line!! Hope everyone is doing well!!

Can't believe it has almost been a week since your surgery! Sounds like you are progressing wonderfully!! I just knew you would be like Superwoman going through this, LOL! I'm so glad you are doing so well!! Congrats on your weight too....it's sooooo exciting that you are almost at goal. Take care of yourself girlie!

I agree....this season sucks! But like luluc, I'll still watch because I'm hooked, lol. Brady, Vickie, and Heba need to go!! Can't stand any of them. I think they are switching to individuals next week. I think that's a good thing. I hope Vickie or Heba goes home!! Oh, and I agree about the workouts. They need to show more working out and LESS drama!!

Yesterday: Treadmill~ run/walk for 50 minutes Today: Pilates~ 45 minutes Zumba~ 45 minutes Treadmill~ run/walk (mostly run) for 45 minutes Strength training~ arms, legs, and abs for 45 minutes Taking tomorrow off!!

That's wonderful littlefroggy!! The first step is always the hardest. Good luck with it!

Hope you are still doing well today. I'm still thinking of you and praying for you.

My son slept all through the night...thank goodness. You never know what their nightmares consist of. Glad your new job is going well. Have a safe trip and we'll talk to you when you get back. I am pooped today. I pretty much exercised all day, lol. DH says I'm becoming an addict, lol. I did pilates and zumba this morning. Then, tonight I ran 3.1 miles (in intervals~ mostly running though) and I did strength training on my arms, legs and abs. I haven't lost any weight lately and I think it's due to the strength training. Hopefully it will eventuallly catch up and I'll start losing again. Anyway, I've had a busy day and I think I may take tomorrow off. Probably a good thing because I doubt I'll be able to walk anyways, lol.

I can't wait to see your results! Glad you are doing so good. Take it easy and rest up my friend.

Hey everyone! I haven't been on much today. I had a rough night last night. DS woke up at midnight crying (think he had a bad dream) and didn't go back to sleep until 5:30 this morning. So, we were dragging pretty bad today. He is asleep now, so I'm fixing to call it a night too. I did manage to run tonight and I'll be doing Pilates and Zumba tomorrow. Kathy~ Glad your first day went well!! Renewed~ get some rest and take it easy. I can't wait to see your results. You are going to be absolutely stunning.

Tootie~ WTG!! Congrats on running the entire thing! Kathy~ Good luck tomorrow!! You will do great!! Lyn~ I did the same thing. I told my neice that my friend from Texas had a 360 lift and she gave me strangest look, lol. She said, "I didn't know you had a friend in Texas". Renewed~ Already getting out the house? You rock girl!! You are my hero! Glad you doing so well. Don't over do it though. At this rate, you'll be back to running in no time!

Glad you're home Renewed! Take it easy and call me if you need me to update everyone for you. Praying you recover quickly!

YAY, you're home!! Me and DS have been at his cousins fishing birthday party since lunch. I was going to give you a call if I didn't see a post from you. When I woke up this morning, my first thought was "I wonder how Renewed is doing", lol. I still can't believe how good you sounded on the phone yesterday. You rock!! Take it easy and try to get some good rest (if that's possible, lol). Call me if you don't feel up to posting and I'll update everyone. And ditto on the bestest band buddy....you're the best!!!!

Welcome Sassys!! Congrats on your surgery. How have you been doing since your surgery? This is a great group of folks here. I look forward to chatting with you.

Hey Shalee! Glad you are doing okay. Hope you have a speedy recovery. Take care and get lots of rest!

Okay guys, Renewed is doing GREAT!! She called me herself and she sounded sooooo good! The surgery went very well. She is staying in the hospital overnight and should be going home tomorrow. I can't get over how good she sounded on the phone. They did do the 360 degree lift and I'm soooo glad it worked out that they could. I'm soooo excited for her and I can't wait to see her results!! She appreciates all your prayers and support. Keep remembering her in your prayer and thoughts as she recovers. She will be posting as soon as she feels up to it. Thanks guys!

Okay guys, Renewed is doing GREAT!! She called me herself and she sounded sooooo good! The surgery went very well. She is staying in the hospital overnight and should be going home tomorrow. I can't get over how good she sounded on the phone. They did do the 360 degree lift and I'm soooo glad it worked out that they could. I'm soooo excited for her and I can't wait to see her results!! She appreciates all your prayers and support. Keep remembering her in your prayer and thoughts as she recovers. She will be posting as soon as she feels up to it. Thanks guys!

Hi guys! I just got home and I thought I would update about Renewed. I talked with her DH about an hour ago and she was still in surgery. They decided to do the 360 degree lift, all the way around the tummy and back, and that's probably why it's taking a little longer than expected. He's going to call me when she is out of surgery, but I'm going to have to leave in just a bit, so it may be a little while before I can post again. Keep sending up your prayers and positive thoughts. I'll update again as soon as I can.

Hi guys! I just got home and I thought I would update about Renewed. I talked with her DH about an hour ago and she was still in surgery. They decided to do the 360 degree lift, all the way around the tummy and back, and that's probably why it's taking a little longer than expected. He's going to call me when she is out of surgery, but I'm going to have to leave in just a bit, so it may be a little while before I can post again. Keep sending up your prayers and positive thoughts. I'll update again as soon as I can.

Sorry you are having a rough day Mia. If you are feeling burnt out, don't push yourself. Take a break from the exercise and just focus on making good healthy food choices the rest of the day. Feel better soon hun!