Well I am sorry to hear I am not the only one! MEN!! You know I decided since I just put both of my kids down for a nap, that I am going to skip cleaning up today and just relax. I worked really hard last week and I deserve it. There.
Wow, I'm so sorry to hear your DHs are falling down on Mother's Day. I know, for most moms, it is the one day that means the most because WE DESERVE A LITTLE RECOGNITION for all we do!! Personally, I spent most of the day working on a cake, but my kids gave me lots of goodies they made at school, some LOVELY necklaces and windchimes, and pens, etc. Those art teachers were BUSY, I'll tell ya!
You've got the right idea, Merissa. If you aren't given the day off...TAKE IT!!
I'm falling off the no-computer wagon. It's been heck of a weekend and looking only to get worse. I came home just now and found the dog had not only eaten my Mother's day hat from the Preschool tea, BUT had managed to eat the enitre box of GODIVA chocolates I had purchased in Vegas (they got left on the table with the hat). I was eating one a week so I would really savor it, not even sharing with the kids or DH and who gets them all - THE DA#$ DOG!!! 
Misery Loves company - I'm kind of glad to hear my DH isn't the only one who totally blows off mother's day. At least I know it's not something wrong with me - it's him (LOL) 
Now I have to ask....Shellie how is it you manage to be so upbeat all the time? You have awful back problems and have to be on steroids and even when you're mad/sad/upset you always seem so happy underneath. Keep posting I need you 
Amber, I'm on lots of prescription drugs. 
Nah, I don't know. I'm just naturally optimistic, I guess. I have plenty of down days and recently my DH has complained about how cranky I get when my back is bothering me (all the time now!)
But I figure I can't control what happens to me in life, the only thing I can control is my attitude, so I try to keep it upbeat.
Feels like we're losing steam...here's a challenge for us today...
Focus on the number one reason that you want to lose weight. Post it if you want to. Let's get our focus back where it belongs.
I want to lose weight for my health. I have high blood pressure and am at risk for diabetes. I want to be healthy and teach my kids good habits so they don't end up where I am now.
Agreed...I think a lot of us have lost steam. Today I am really going to focus on getting though today making good choices and feeling proud that I did. then I hope that one day will turn into two days. I realy want to get that drive back that I had when we started this.
I guess the number one reason I am doing this is that I am scared I am just going to keep gaining weight! I dont want to get any bigger! Of course I would love to have a killer body, but I know I probably need to be realistic and be happy with that. I think for now I am going to reset my goal for 140 (it was 135) If and when I reach 140 then I can reevaluate. I just dont want the goal to be so far off that I get discouraged.
Maybe this week we need to really start writing out our goals...specifically again, like we used to. I think maybe we would feel more accountable. I have been sort of vague lately.
Great idea Shellie, & you're so right about losing focus - I can't speak for anyone else, but I know I have.
I want to lose weight for a few reasons -
1. I've been overweight for 90% of my life and I have always hated it.
2. I had high blood pressure last summer because I had gained so much weight that year & never want to have that happen again.
3. I want to be healthy. Not skinny, healthy. Along that line of thought, I want to set a good example for my daughter. I see a lot of myself in her, and I don't want her to struggle with her weight (especially when she's still a kid, since you know how other kids can be) all her life. She is not overweight, but, like me, she loves to eat all the "wrong" foods. Also, like me, she's not - how shall I put it - athleticly inclined. She does swim and enjoys it, but doesn't want to do swim team or anything like that. Unfortunately she has inherited my total lack of coordination for all land sports (no, I would never tell her that). But she already feels self conscious about running, etc., because she compares herself to the other kids at school and realizes that they're more athletic than she is.
That was kind of a tangent, but I really want to lose another 10 pounds for those reasons! {I hope it's still 10 pounds, but I have a sneaking suspicion I gained a few this week}.
DIE FAT CELLS DIE!!!
-Lisa
I MISS YOU GUYS SOMETHING HORRIBLE!!!!!!
I loved coming here and just checking in to see what everyone was up too. I have kept up with some of the cakes you have posted and said hello from time to time. If I missed saying hello to anyone I am sorry. 
I just have been busy with our new daughter and her health issues I told you guys about. I have even skipped out on church for most of my hiatus .
So in returning to church God let it slip into my head I might really need to get back in touch with you guys for support and just fellow cake love!
I hope you'll have me back since I started this adventure then bailed out when my life got complicated.
I am praying and have been for each and everyone one of you, and I am back {if you'll have this fat butt} to say
DIE YOU FREAKIN FAT CELLS......DIE!!!!!! 
I have gotten so much accomplished today and it's only 1:00. So I'm rewarding myself with 15 minutes of computer time. Yep I even set the timer - in the kitchen so I have to get up to turn it off.
Thank you Shellie for your answer about you great attitude towards life. I feel like I do way too much whining these days. What you said about control hit home. I decided baking can wait till tomorrow but there were other things in my control that were way out of control (did that make sense?) So I'm spring cleaning today - so the walls don't feel like they're closing in on me and tonight I'm overhauling my calender so I don't over extend EVER again!
Now for your challenge, I want to lose weight because I want to be comfortable in my own skin. I'm tired of feeling awkward like the world is looking and judging the fat chick. I can say it's for my health (because that's important too) But deep down, that's the truly honest motivation I have right now.
All right I'm beeping, I think I'll keep this little daily timer routine up so I don't feel left out of the world but still get something done.
Yes, welcome back Tuesday! you have been missed!
God help us all now hu??? 
My motivation for weight loss is much the same as stated above by rambo.
I am tired of being the "fat chick" in the room!!!
I have ballooned up to 133 I am loosin it ladies!!!!!!
WELCOME BACK TUESDAY!!!
You've been in my thoughts and prayers so much lately. I'm so glad you're back, we have missed you!!
Great job finding that motivation ladies!! Now let's keep that in the front of our minds so we can stay focuses. We can do anything we set our minds to!! It wasn't that long ago I lost 8 lbs in one week. What happened since then?? I got discouraged and nearly gave up. But I'm back in it now! I can't use steroids as an excuse anymore, as it looks like I'll be on them for a while. It doesn't matter...nothing can stop us...loud & proud...
DIE FAT CELLS..DIE, DIE, DIE!!! WE'RE TAKING YOU OUT! 
Welcome back, Tuesday. I'm otter (Karen), and I'm new (a few weeks now). I was just thinking about you. I noticed that you had started it all and I hadn't seen you around since I joined.
My motivation for weight loss is that I want to fit into clothes again. I also don't want to end up like my sisters and mother with diabetes and high blood pressure/cholesterol and I don't want to be in poor health when finally I am able to enjoy life (if that ever happens, I seem to just be working all the time lately).
Ladies, I started this to boost ALL OUR SELF-ESTEEM and loose weight in the process with loving support and group accomplishments so we don't JUST focus on OURSELVES. Which is what we do without help.
I am jumping back on this bandwagon to continue at an even higher weight than when I started this originally. BUT, it is because I FAILED TO KEEP UP MY FIGHT!!! No if and or butts. I DID THIS, AND I AM FIXING IT TOO!
SO BUCK UP BABY AND PREPARE...."IT'S GONNA BE A BUMPY RIDE!!!!" as my idol Betty Davis would say!
Welcome back Tueday. I'm so glad to see you've rejoined us!!!
There are a couple different "main" reasons I want to lose weight. As previously stated I want to be comfortable in my own skin. I hate be so self concious.
My children are my other reason. I want to set good examples and live a healthy lifestyle. We try to eat healthily (word?) but really need to focus on.
more exercise and less tv.
I know it's not time but my goals are:
1. Drink my water. I have a jug that when I fill it I drink it, and it holds the daily dose of water.
2. Exercise, I keep saying I need to do this and get that done and putting it off but it's just cuz I don't feel like it. Those other things can wait! I need to exercise.
3. Try to be positive.
Get up. get movin and GO, GO GO LADIES!!!!!!!!!!!
Another day here at cc and we are kicking some fat cell hiney and whipping these bodes into bodacious shape with a vengeance!!!!!!!!
Got my water, got my fridge full of veggies and fresh fuit and fish. I got rid of all of our red meat and goodies except for the 2 layer 8 inch for my daughter's teachers and my 2 layer 6 inch that is supposed to be for my md cake. But I going to decorate it and give it to my daughters school office staff after I am done with it. No extra butter cream or cookies in this house!!!!
So here is my today challenge if you should choose to except it...
Encourage someone else who is trying to loose weight or be healthy or exercise. Really just do something nice or say something you find in them you would like to be doing and do that too!!!!
When you help someone else in this way you may gain an idea or too to help yourself and make someone else's day at the same time! What better a day could you ask for?
I am starting to get excited about doing this again. I know it will always be a rollercoaster, but if we keep getting back on for another ride, we can accomplish anything!
I did really well yesterday and I felt really good about it. Today I did eat a handful of graham crackers (which i regret) but I will plan to do better the rest of hte day.
I am starting to get excited about doing this again. I know it will always be a rollercoaster, but if we keep getting back on for another ride, we can accomplish anything!
I did really well yesterday and I felt really good about it. Today I did eat a handful of graham crackers (which i regret) but I will plan to do better the rest of hte day.
Here's a thought...better you ate grahm crackers instead of a chocolate covered oreo!!!!!!
See the sun shinning on that one hu?
AND THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE WELCOMED ME BACK....LOVE YOU GUYS!!!!
yeah yeah, but it still was pretty much like a cookie! I am not beating myself up over it, but it's good to feel a little guilt over it LOL!
Okay in honor of it being weigh in day....I am officially starting over!
Here we go! I am Merissa, I am 31 (soon to be 32 ack!) and I am 5' 8" and weigh 151.4 this morning. When we started this group back in December I was about the same weight. Over the last 6 months I have been as high as 152 and as low as 143. I really wish I could have stuck with it when I was 143 ! I would really love to be 135 pounds, but I think I will settle for 140. While I dont feel like I am really overweight, I can see this getting out of control. I dont want to keep gaining weight.
Here are my goals for this week:
1. I am going out for dinner tonight (a treat from my mom for Mother's day). Choose the healthiest meal I can.
2. Drink 64 ounces of water daily.
3. Exercise 3-5 times this week. Get my butt out of bed early!
4. South Beach diet phase 1 as much as possible.
5. Dont get discouraged! Keep going!
Anyone else need to start over?
My hand is so raised it's hitting my roof!!!
I am Tuesday, 32 years old and I am 5'3 , 131lbs.
I have been as high as 250 at one point 2 1/2 years ago and have been as low as 118 lbs. 1 year ago. When we started this I believe I was 128 so not so good having to start over at 131!
But I digress.....I am here and I am loosing them pounds if I have to walk 80 miles everyday! I am determined to feel better about myself and teach my 3 girls, 14, 2 3/4 and 1 1/2 to live life not to be thin, but to be healthy.
So to do this I am:
1. walk my 2 miles everyday-no small feat with my 2 little ones in tow!
2. Drink my 64 oz. of water EVERYDAY!
3. Eat as healthy as possible with out starving myself, eat well not not eating at all!
This is only my first set of goals but I don't want to get over zealous and then burn out too quick.
I am glad you are here Tuesday! I was hoping not to be the only one in the "starting over club!" maybe we will have to go and find the members who stopped coming....LOL! Big thanks for shellie and amber and katie. They seem to have kept me coming here and helping me to not give up entirely. Oh and Lisa too. Gosh did I forget anyone? Sorry! oh and casey and karen...you guys are all a great source of support for me, even if I wasnt trying very hard for awhile!
Great idea Merissa! I'm starting over, too...
I'm Shellie, 31 (32 is creeping up on me, too, Merissa) working mother of two. I'm 5'7" and (oh, this hurts) nearing my highest weight ever at 206. I've steadily gained over the last six months due to a lack of focus and back problems that prevent an exercise plan. My short term goal is to get to 180, then eventually to 160.
This week's goals:
1. Make healthy choices for meals. No more fast food!
2. Limit snacks. Only one small snack per day.
3. Walk at least 3 times per week, as much as my back pain will allow
4. Stop making excuses and stay motivated!!
Tuesday, in honor of your return, would you be our cheerleader this week?
Let's go girls...DIE FAT CELLS DIE!!
AAAAWWWWWEEEEEE!!! You know I'll harass some butts for a week!!!!
O.k. FOR TODAY'S CHALLENGE:
Look into a mirror. Find 1 feature about yourself you really like. Eyes, legs, feet,neck, hands...etc.
Now write it on a slip of paper. Put this some where were you will see it throughout the day. Every time you see it it will remind you of some you like instead of focusing on what you don't.
Starting over - again. I think that's all I've been doing. BUT at least I keep coming back for more.
This is going to hurt, I have been avoiding the scale since Vegas so I'm not surprised. Oh wait clean slate, right.....
Hi my name is Amber I am 5'4", I weigh 227 (2 lbs more than when we started) I got to 213 last year on WW before I fell hard. My heaviest was 233 and I just CAN'T digress that far.
My ultimate goal is130/135 or a size 8! My goals for the next 21 days: (they say that's how long for a habit so I'm doing it until then, so help me)
1. Water, Water, Water - every day, every hour until I float
2. Exercise everyday! 10 min of yoga in the am and pm, 15 minute walks with the dog(whcih I already do) and 30 minutes of anything that will get my heart going.
3. Fruits and Veggis. Have them ready at all times.
I'm not strong enough to do much more food wise. There is a serious emotional attachment and every time I tell myself "no" over it, I go out of control. I have been much happier limiting my computer time, I can't believe what I can accomplish if I simply keep this thing turned off and the radio kept on. I'll be here daily just not ALL DAY. I love the enthusiasm from you all, once we get it going
DIE FAT CELLS DIE!!!!!!
Welcome back Tuesday!!
Starting over is a great idea - and I sure need something to get me going. My name is Lisa, I'm 34 (so Shellie & Merissa, quit whining 
), 5'0" and weigh 152 pounds. I started this at 170, and managed to get down to 150 before eating an entire cake and about a dozen cupcakes this past weekend. So I'm back up to 152 today and want to start by getting down to 140. I have 2 kids and a DH who all love to eat sweets & fast food, so it's a struggle to get everyone on the bandwagon. Or at least to not eat out once a week & constantly have ice cream or cake in the house.
Goals for this week:
1. WATER. I've been slacking on that lately.
2. No mindless snacking. I've been really slacking on that too.
3. start food journal again
DIE FAT CELLS, DIE!!!!!!
-Lisa
Hi, my name is Casey. I am 5'4" and 190.5 lbs (10 less than when I started here). My goal weight is 130 (140 realisticly). I'm a sahm to 2 wonderful children a 4.5 y/o boy and a 2 y/o girl. I want to set a healthy example for them.
My goals for now are...
1. Portion control, I eat way too much come dinner time.
2. Water, I always feel good when I get my water in .
3. Exercise regularly...no more excuses.
Good luck to everyone!!!!
Good idea, Katie, I'm going to post mine as well. I need all the support I can get and goodness knows I check my posts often enough!
I have really nice hands and my nails have grown out nice and long lately. So I'll have to give myself manicures instead of snacking to keep them gorgeous!
I also have nice full lips and a nicely shaped mouth.
Why do I let myself go so much when I gain weight?! My two best features are getting neglected when all I need is a little lipstick and nail polish to feel great!
I'm adding another goal to my list for this week:
Wear lipstick every day and keep my nails nice. There's no reason to let myself get sloppy just because I'm fat!
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