Yesterday's lunch was McDonalds. I haven't gotten up to the bringing my lunch in again yet. But I did look at the menu online and I got a single cheeseburger (the smallest one they had) which had 300 calories.

My brother wanted a small fry, so I just ended up getting him a medium and I took a small portion of them. Had I ordered us both smalls I would have eaten all of mine, even if I didn't really want them. So I figured I'd eat less just getting some of his. And I added an orange to the meal.

Surprisingly even with eating the candy bar and fast food I stayed pretty low on calories for the day. I was hungry in the afternoon, cause the burger wasn't the right kind of calories/nutrition, but it worked out okay. I snagged a cheese stick on the way to class and didn't pig out after.

I actually miss eating healthy. I really enjoy veggies!

I wouldn't be able to go the rest of my life with out eating a fry or eating a candy bar or mac and cheese or cheese cake. So instead I'll just keep coming up with ways to have them now and then, in moderation and when they are truly worth it.

Plans for this weekend are to clean out the fridge, go to the store, do some food prep and try to bring my lunch at least a few days next week. I could say I'll bring it all 5 days, but that won't happen. So I'm going to aim for 2 to 3 days and then make what I eat at home more on the healthy side of things.

Now to just figure out what I want to get at the store...

Well well Margie, I took your challenge.

First let me say thank you, because it was the push I needed, especially since I wasn't doing good at racking up miles this weekend.

Friday night I did 4 miles on the exercise bike only.

Saturday night I only did 1.5 miles on the treadmill.

When I read this post on Sunday afternoon it was the push I needed to just do it, and to try to do it a little faster. I posted on my facebook that I had been challenged, so that was even more incentive for me to be able to come back and say I did it.

I did my mile on the tread mill last night in.... Drum roll please.... 18 mins and 48 seconds.

Since I was doing the happy dance from that I hopped on the bike and did 6 miles on it, in 27.5 mins.

The cord to my elliptical is still MIA, so I can't challenge you to that one. Which I'll be honest, I'm not heartbroken about. That thing is hard!!

Thank you and thank you for the challenge.

I'm not sure if I'll push any faster than that this week. While I want to be able to do my mile in under 15, like I use to be able to do, I'm listening to my body as well. My shin was hurting some when I was walking last night, so I cut back on the speed where I could have just pushed on and made it in less time. But I knew if I ended up with my shin hurting worse, I'd be less likely to do a lot the rest of the week.

The muscle in the back of my thigh has eased up too, which is nice. It wasn't a full on pain yet, but that muscles was letting me know it was there, when I was just doing normal every day stuff.

Tonight is class night, so I'll probably take a break from the big equipment tonight.

When I first started walking on the treadmill we joked about where I was headed. At one point, I had walked enough miles to make it to Dallas and back Dallas is about about 100 miles away from here.

I'm not sure where I'm headed this time, but so far I've clocked 39.50 miles in 10 days. I like that I can really add up the miles on the exercise bike, but I can't forget about the treadmill because it seems to burn more calories and I really do think they are working different leg muscles. Feels that way anyway.

Okay my exercise week is over, since I have class tonight and I start a new 'week' Friday.

My totals this week ended up being 30 miles on the exercise bike and 4 miles on the treadmill. In the last two weeks I have 'traveled' a total of 61 miles.

Not sure what the scale will say tomorrow, and I'm not going to stress over it. Still haven't gotten to be the better eating at lunch yet, but at least I am doing exercise. That way, even if I don't lose, I will hopefully not gain, like I had been all year.

Jade - where are you? I haven't seen you on in a little while. Everything going ok? Hope all is well....

Yeah for the steps thing! That's always a plus!

I've missed you too Jade!

I'm up exactly a pound this morning. I'm okay with that, since I had fast food for lunch and then take out (via my parent's) after class last night. I'm going to tell myself it's the salt in the food, and not drinking enough water yesterday evening.

We shall see what the next week brings.

Darn that sodium. I know I haven't eaten the best this week, but on the same side I've eaten a lot worse in the past, and I did all those miles, so I'm okay with being up a little. Next week is a new week.

I'm thinking about braving the shoppers out there this weekend, tax free weekend here, and heading to Kohl's to get some Shape-Ups. I have a 15% off coupon so I figure I could make use of it. My plan is to wear them during the day and to class. I've got to get another pair of shoes to walk in. I don't want to use the shape ups for that, because I wear the tread off the balls of me feet pretty quick on the treadmill.

Awesome. I love my shape-ups. They are really comfortable, however, I can't wear them for too long. I couldn't walk a mile in them at one time. The back of my legs start hurting. But for shorter distances, they are great. It's like walking in sand.

I do a lot of sitting at work during the day, so I figure they would be okay to where here. Please I live next door, so I can always change them out if I need too.

I'm pretty sure I'm gonna go look into them this weekend. I hate paying a bunch of money for shoes, but sometimes ya just gotta.

Margie, I haven't even beat my time! Most of my miles were on the exercise bike this week. I was 7 miles over the amount I did last week. Debating aiming for 7 miles over what I did this week for the week to come. I've already started my pep talk getting on the bike and/or treadmill tonight.

I'll wait a little while before I try for another fast mile.

I'm hoping new shoes will help on the treadmill. My shin seems to bother me more on it. Or course I think the slight pain in the back of my thigh is from the exercise bike.

Morning Texas Sugar & Butternut. Just wanted to let you both know that y'all have inspired me to get going again. I got up this morning at 7:00 AM and walked 2 miles with my neighbor. Have to get up that early here to beat the heat. It was great. I too have fallen off the wagon and it ran over me. I managed to lose 30 pounds and i see it slowly creeping back on. I need to lose about 80 more lbs. I have issues with my blood sugar and high blood pressure. So I need to stay motivated. Its three weeks before I go to the beach with my family for a week. So if I can stay focused until then I should be able to stay focused after. I'll be checking in with you guys. Congrats on your accomplishments and thanks for being here when I needed an inspiration.
Sheryl

Shermie1, Welcome!

I give you big kudos! One for being up at 7am on a Saturday and the other for doing two miles that morning! Awesome job!

I did spend the afternoon shopping with my mom, and did get some Shape Up's I wore them Sat night and for a while yesterday. Have them on this morning as well, so we shall see.

I only did 5 miles on the exercise bike this weekend. I'll have to make up for that this week. After shopping Saturday and not sleeping great the night before I didn't have it in me. And yesterday I stayed home instead of going over to my mom's where the exercise equipment is. When I go over there I get nothing at my house done and always end up staying longer than planned.

Tracy, glad you got the Shape-ups. Did your shoes come with a video on how to walk in them? I remember when I first wore mine. There were a couple of times that I lost my balance. I do recall that my legs got really sore. I think I wore them too long that first day. Love them, though.
I did my weigh in this morning. I know I did well all last week but the scales just didn't want to show my effort. It showed the same weight as last Monday. Oh well, that just means that next week will be even better. Gotta just keep on pluggin along.

I haven't watched the video for them yet. Mom has a pair and she was like just walk heel to toe. They did feel totally weird when I first put them on though. Saturday night my thighs were a little sore, but I'm not sure how much of that was the shoes (wore them 3-4 hours) or that I was on my feet all day before that.

Don't worry about the scale this week. Remember sometimes it doesn't move very much. Doesn't mean what we are doing is wrong though.

Hey guys. It's been a while since anyone has posted and I just wanted to check in to see how everyone is doing. I did in fact post a couple of weeks ago but for some strange reason, my post is not on here. Hmmmm, guess the gremlins are back. I hope everyone is well. I've been hoping that someone would post. I didn't know if everyone kind of took a break or what. Let's keep communication guys, even if we're not doing as well as we would like. I was doing really well up until vacation time.... Yep, does it every time, doggoneit. Didn't put on too much so it shouldn't be too difficult getting it back off. I can do it but it's much easier with the support of my chunky monkey buddies. So, what has everyone been up to? Tracey, I asked you this in my last post (where ever it is) how the Sketchers were working out for you. Are you noticing any difference? I really like mine but I still can't wear them too long at one time.
Jade, you still out there?
Ok, just wanted to check in again. I miss our chats. Come on guys let's join in again..... There's nothing like a good support system.... I miss my buddies......

I'm still here. We'll I'm back on track at least. Because I was feeling a lot like a broken record on here I decided to go for a fresh start.

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I'm not sure about the shoes. I can feel a 'burn' in the shape ups when I'm walking fast, but not really in the every day wear of them. I don't wear them every day, but usually two to three days a week.

I've missed you! And were hoping you'd pop back in!

I had no idea on the new thread either, because I have been avoiding this one. I will definitely check it out. I am so off track it's awful! At the one year anniversary of my mom's death which was the end of September, and my DH now working in Tulsa- (he's only home on weekends), I started eating everything again! So consequently I am up 20lbs I have to get this under control 20lbs in 1 month is beyond awful!!! But I am determined to stop eating junk food, and start exercising again!! No more excuses!!!!

Awww guys I'm sorry! I figured you would have seen it on the first page of the Lobby instead of having to look for this one.

Anyone that wants to join please feel free to hop on over.

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Margie, I say post anytime, even if you think others are taking a break. It may inspire others to join in.

Karen, I think stress and emotional eating out probably a big down fall of a lot of us. But we will work through all of this. HUGS!!