Here we go my "steadies." Post away.

Ok I posted this on before/after pics as well, but wanted to show all of you. I did this really for me because I have been feeling like complete sh*t. This makes me feel better! lol...

Brandy, you look so amazing!! :-) I am so proud of what you've accomplished girl. And I know what you mean about having those bad days... where you feel like your going no where :-) It does help to look back and see how incredibly far we've come!

and YOU my darlin'... YOU have come a LONG way. You look gorgeous!

Just keep remembering to be proud of yourself... and i know with your drive and dedication that you are just at one more step on the ladder. You are going to keep on moving until you reach that goal!! I just know it :-)

I love the way you did your pictures!

OMG.... cant breath!! BUT feels soooooo good. I just went out on my bike.

13.2 miles in 1.1 hours!! :rockon:

That was awesome!! Totally doable.

It is about 90 degree out. HIGH humidity. And we are having winds of 10-15 miles per hour... so half the time I was riding, I was fighting the wind resistance. NOT perfect conditions by any means... and I still had no trouble pumpin out over 13 miles!!!

I dont think 13 mph is too shabby... not a scenic tour!! I was moving pretty fast for me! Especially to keep it up for 60mintues!!

Im PROUD of myself! :cheer2:

BUT excuse me why I go die!!! hahahahaha

Actually, I feel freakin great!!

Brandi---

You freaking rock! 13 miles!! Woo hooo!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulations girl, we are all so proud of you!

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Hi Darling Friends!

I just popped in to say....

227!!!!!!

I am 3 pounds from my birthday goal weight! My p'rot is on its way (God willing!) and I have been eating like a birthday girl! And I'm STILL 227 today. I rock. I! ROCK!

I'm refocusing myself, planning to exercise every day, and eat well to clean my system. I'm definitely going to hit my under 200 goal by 12/14. And maybe even by T'gvg - right Annie?!?!

Thanks for the birthday wishes!

Brandy you look effing great! I am amazed at your transformation! You went from looking like Carnie Wilson (red top pic) to a bitchin' buxom beauty! I'm so proud of you!

Brandi work out that bike, chile! You are so motivated again. Don't be so hard on yourself, ya hear? Take it one day at a time and be as supportive to yourself as you are to others.

Claudi - be safe. Sorry you won't be on TV, but cool that your brother can be a part of the program!

VaB - how's it going, gal? Are you getting back into the swing of real life? I know it can be hard, especially after being on such a fabulous vacation!

Steph - hope you're having fun on vaca!

KayDoll - I MISS YOU! I think I have your email address, and am going to drop you a line. I know you're busy with family, school and work. I am sure you're kicking butt with your band, too. *HUGS*

BTW, I went out on Friday night and met a man. He's 6'4" and broad with a narrow waist and muscular thighs. (Just like I like 'em) 2 grown kids, employed, and called me yesterday. We have a date to go to my company picnic on August 4 together. When I went out I felt gross, fat, old, dressed like a geek, never thought I'd fit in. In spite of it all, I got asked to dance (by my friend's friend) and picked up by this cutie pie (whose name I have forgotten... HA! I was tipsy!). I left feeling quite hot and sexy. hehehe

Okay, getting up now. Walking DS to the park, and then going to go bike riding this afternoon with my friend Sue.

Love you guys!

Nathalie

hey just checkin in hope everyone is doing awesome

not much time I have been away on a business trip bought a new puppy and elliptical so happy got a awesome deal on both

see ya later well write more later

Hey Gang!

BMAN...you ROCK on the bike girl!!! Glad to hear you're taking it slow w/the new potential man...definitely keep us posted on that!

Brandy! Wow girl....You have come a long way! You are lookin HOOOT! Hopefully posting the pics have made you realize how awesome you are doing. I understand the feelings...I've been feeling pretty depressed the past week b/c of some stupid MAN....despite the fact that my scale finally budged a little bit in a good way!

NAT....I'm about 10 pounds from where I want to be by my B.day in August....so I need to kick it up a notch too. so HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!! And Congrats on making your b.day goal!

CLAUD...so sorry to hear about your accident!! But that's cool about your Brother!

Well, just checking in to say HI to everyone! My boys are off for a few days of camp/vacation so I have a few days to myself...peace and quiet! now if only I could get my head screwed on straight. Men really suck sometimes!!

hope you all have a great weekend....Love ya girls!

Nat---wooo hooo girl you can do it! Drop those 3 pounds like a bad habit baby! Thanks for the kudos! The Carnie thing had me rolling!

I am so freaking pissed off today, but no idea why....lol.... I dropped under 200 to 197! For a freaking month I sat at over 200 and overnight I drop???? Ugh....I am convinced it is not real. Anyone else ever drop a TON so fast?? (like 7 pounds)

Va--ENJOY the quiet!

Nat - way to go on the guy!! you hot mamma you! I am so glad you had a good bday and are losing the pounds!

bkwalling - hey girl! congrats on the new pet and the elliptical! let us know now you like it!

Vaband - i know what you mean about men messing with your head. I am just NOT messing with them for now. I will keep talking to the nice guy (from a distance) but it is certainly nothing serious. more like a new friend. I want nothing to do with a relationship right now. (hugs) Want me to kick his butt?!?!

Booboo - girl I WISH I had that problem!! Ive lost weight like that before though. and it was usually water. I tend to drop in chunks though or 3 or 4 lbs... WHEN I drop wieght that is.

You all know what??? ALL of this exercise... and guess what?? That scale hasnt moved a single pound. NOT ONE!! No cake... NO bad stuff of anykind ALL weekend... exercised my BUTT off.

and the scale didnt move.

You all know what??? ALL of this exercise... and guess what?? That scale hasnt moved a single pound. NOT ONE!! No cake... NO bad stuff of anykind ALL weekend... exercised my BUTT off.

and the scale didnt move.

What about the tape measure? Has the tape measure moved?

NAT - Now, acutally I HAVENT check the tape measure yet. I will take a look tonight when I get home from work! GOOD CALL NAT!

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I wanted to share this... i got it in an email from the Susan Maria website (i am on their mailing list). It has some GOOD, NEW ideas for jump starting metabolism!

Susan Maria's 'Good Morning' Metabolic Makeover

Eat a 200-300 calorie breakfast

In the a.m., your energy stores are depleted by as much as 80% from the night before. Without food, your body shifts into starvation mode, which means it begins to conserve energy and burn fewer calories. In other words: your metabolic rate takes a nosedive! That may be why, in one study breakfast skippers were 4 1/2 times more likely to be obese than breakfast eaters. For more long lasting energy, include protein, dairy products, and whole grain complex carbohydrates like oatmeal.

Throw in half a cup of strawberries

Research suggests that getting enough vitamin C - 75 mg a day - may be essential for optimal fat burning. The fresh berries provide 45 mg.

Get a dose of sunlight, take a morning walk!

Exposure to bright light decreases melatonin and increases serotonin, shifting your body from sleep to awake mode and in turn, revving your metabolic furnace.

Take your multivitamin

Antioxidant nutrients help protect mitochondria, tiny structures found in every cell, from damage: they're the microscopic fat-burning furnaces that convert food into fuel.

Move at the office

Moving throughout the day - even if it's just walking to a co-workers office rather than sending an email - keeps your metabolism higher than remaining sedentary.

Have a midmorning protein boost

Good choices: a reduced fat mozzarella stick, a protein drink, or a half cup of Splenda-sweetened yogurt. Every time you eat, your body burns additional calories to digest the food. Take advantage of this automatic increase in energy by eating a small protein meal as a supplement every 3 to 4 hours and do not skip meals.

BMAN...YES, I want you to KICK HIS ASS!! He doesn't know what he's giving up and this was his last chance w/me! I'm sure your tape measure has moved...and Thanks for that little article! That was perfect! I definitely need to jump start my metabolism! My scale dropped a few pounds while on vacation, but seems to be stuck AGAIN! GRRRR....

BOO...why are you mad that your scale dived?? I'd be thrilled! (as long as it was diving down and not up!)

Did I tell you all that I put on a pair of Size 18 shorts yesterday and wore them to a b.day party for a friends son!?? a SIZE 18 Ladies!!! I'm In the TEENS!!! WOOO HOOOO!! Just had to share w/those that would understand

Va--wooo hoo girl you are on your way! Rock it out sister! Welcome to the skinny side! Soon you will be out of the 18's and down lower!

I am not mad it moved (I think..lol..) I am mad it took so long and really scared it is not real! lol... but it happens to me EVERYTIME....I stay stuck forever and then I scheduale a fill and loose..why?????

Vaband -- I will gas up the car and be on my way!! haha... stupid men. they are all a bunch of selfish/oblivious fools.... at least all the ones I meet.

OMG congrats on the 18's girlie girl!!! doesnt it feel awesome??? I'm so proud of you! Go strut your sexy stuff and try not to think about the man troubles. I know that is probably not going ot happen :-) but it sucks how much we worry about them when they are just not worth it half the time!

Booboo - girl, be HAPPY that scale is moving. mine has been stuck for 2 months, i'd give anything for it to drop somewhere. At this point the only place my scale is going to be dropping is OUT OF MY WINDOW! I'm gonna drop kick that bitch. I hate scales!

Hey my girls! How are we all doing? I got a small fill today, not that I really needed it. I lost 11 pounds since last month. Almost to goal! WOOOO HOOO!

Dr said they would help me promote the book as well so I need to get my ass in gear to finnish it!