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I am also trying to decide if I will create another challenge after the Memorial Day one ends. I like the idea of having that challenge there to be a helping push! Maybe I will....
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Julie,
I was thinking about doing a challenge after Memorial day as well, maybe for the 4th of July. 10lbs.

We could do it!

IM REVISING MY NEW POSITION...MY FIRST JOB WILL BE TO MOTIVATE, ENCOURAGE, AND CHECK IN ON ALL OF THE TEAM MEMBERS WHO DONT SEEM TO BE AS ACTIVE AS SOME OF US ARE...I DONT WANT THEM TO GET DISCOURAGED...AND VANISH...SO I HAVE STARTED TODAY ...CONTACTING EVERYONE THAT IS OR HAS BEEN ON OUR TEAM....BUT SEEM TO BE A BIT SCARCE....IF YOU HAVE TIME ...PLEASE JOIN ME IN MESSAGING THEM, COMMENTING...WHATEVER ...TO LET THEM KNOW THAT WE DO CARE ABOUT WHATS GOING ON IN THEIR LIFE...AND LETS BRING THEM ALL BACK IN....TO BUILD THIS TEAM BACK UP...AND TO HELP THEM LOSE THIS WEIGHT FOR GOOD! SOME NEED MORE MOTIVATION THAT OTHERS...AND IM SEEING THAT IS ONE MAJOR PLACE THAT I FAILED AS LEADERSHIP...I WAS GOOD AT RECRUITING BUT, I HAVE TO BE GOOD AT KEEPING THEM TOO... NOW THAT CATHY IS THE LEADER I WILL BE ABLE TO DO THAT...SO I WILL DO THAT...AND HELP THE NEWBIES....! NOW..I HAVE BEEN SITTING HERE WAY TOO LONG...AND HAVE TO GET MY BUTT IN GEAR!! IM GOING TO THE GROCERY STORE TO GET SOME YUMMY HEALTHY FOODS....AND WILL GO FOR A WALK...WITH THE PUP AND KIDDOS..SOON...HAVE AN AMAZINGLY WONDERFUL DAY!!

GO HEARTBREAKERS!!

Well hello April! glad that you're back!!!!


Julie-- How's planning that vacation going??

Cathy-- Do you like that workout video you mentioned? I'm so bored with the same old same old.

Anyone!-- Can you help me put up with the same old same old?? LOL -- I know I should really be using that exercise ball!

Some semi-short term goals:
1. Lose 5 lbs by memorial day (eeek this might be kind of close! I was at 3.5 this morning.. whether I stay or not is another story)
2. Be under 200 (I'd love to be at 195!) by graduation (June 5th)
3. Be at/around 185 by June 24th... My dress fitting day!!!! Then hopefully I'll be around 175-180 for my wedding July 26th (I don't want my dress to not fit...)

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Well hello April! glad that you're back!!!!


Julie-- How's planning that vacation going??

Cathy-- Do you like that workout video you mentioned? I'm so bored with the same old same old.

Anyone!-- Can you help me put up with the same old same old?? LOL -- I know I should really be using that exercise ball!

Its getting boring. lol
I liked it at first, and I still do, but doing it week after week after week its getting boring.

Well I just gotta brag...You know how I used to hate to exercise. Any excuse would do....couldn't walk because the dogs would feel bad if I went without them and it was, too hot for them or too cold, or too rainy, or their toenails were too long, or ....well you get the idea. Since Chrisie told us about wogging I have gone every other day without fail. AND IT RAINED TODAY and I went anyway. Best of all, I actually enjoyed it. Smelled so good, the lake looked beautiful with the rain hitting it and when I got home I was soaked and so proud of myself. I think I'm starting to like exercise. WOW! Never would have thought that would happen! Thanks Chrisie and Podrunner.com

April, I think that you are the perfect one to help the newbies and keep some of us on track when we start to waver....you just seem to sense when someone needs a little extra support. I'm so glad you're going to continue to be a big part of the Heartbreakers' leadership team. Brett, I have to tell you, because of your homework assignment I have been looking at myself a lot more than usual. Instead of avoiding seeing myself in the glass when I walk up to the store, like I usually do, I have been sucking it in and telling myself I look great, even have a sexy little wiggle in my step...lol And my dogs can't figure out who I'm talking to when I look in the mirror. Telling myself only good things; nice hair, good cheek bones (yep, they are there) nice chin (singular) and just look at the belly shrink! What a good idea. I have told a few friends to try it, too.

Good evening all....

I don't have a lot of time right now. Things are kinda hectic around here today.

Money is the root of all evil around here lately. There never seems to be enough of it! I don't know what to do, aside from taking a second job, and I just don't have the time to do that. I will write more tomorrow when I have more time.

Hi all~ I have to tell you that I've been doing so good lately. I think the more results I see the easier it is to keep it up. At least that's the story this week. Tres, thanks for posting your blog on the forum. I loved feeling your confidence grow through out the paragraph. I like the idea of blogging and then just coping it in our forum.

Hi All, Just A Quick Little Note To Let Yall Know I Didn't Log In Today Because I Have Been Throwing My Guts Up All Day. Either We Have Food Poisoning Or A Very Bad Virus Either Way We Will Probably Will Be Going To The Doctor Tomorrow. Hope You Are All Well.

Laterz

SANDY, as always i just absolutely adore reading your posts...you show so much character in your words....and thanks for the words of encouragement...there are so many who have been recruited who have fallen away...and i blame myself for not being able to do something about it...(when i say i blame myself im not down in the dumps gotta eat a doughnut depressed about it...but, its disheartening to know that i could have reached out to them and they could have lost alot of weight...and gotten healthier.....but, they will come around...hopefully before its too late....to make that decision on their own...and not hold it against me.i will try harder to do better...i believe that there are alot of overweight and depressed people who join us and then vanish to eat and cry themselves to sleep...because they feel like there is no hope....they feel like they dont know how to change what they have been doing all of their life...they feel like they dont have anyone else...okay..thats depressing me...someone who is never depressed...i dont have it in me...i believe you have in your life what you allow into it....by the choices that you make...anyhow...this is my public apology to all of those who i didnt reach out to...IM SORRY ..NOW COME BACK AND TAKE YOUR LIFE INTO YOUR OWN HANDS...AND DO SOMETHING ABOUT YOUR WEIGHT, AND YOUR HEALTH!! okay that was sort of a rant...but, im okay now......

Annie..how long has it been..? i think maybe food poisoning..can last between 24-48 hours...but so do some bugs too...drink drink drink...your water.... so you dont get dehydrated....(you have to sing that to the tune of row row row your boat....its late...let us know what the doc says if you do go....praying for you ...how is the baby...? hope she doesnt get it...

CYNTHIA, Im so proud of you for doing so well....you should celebrate...have you gotten your hair done lately?? your nails? do something....or buy something to reward yourself..if you can..a new shirt...that compliments you...??? YOU DESERVE IT GIRL! it doesnt have to be expensive if you are on a budget like most of us...something small is good if you dont usually pamper yourself...

JOY, thanks..thought you already knew that i was back?? or maybe you mean ...really back..like talking way too much back...?? either way...im glad to be back too...and Gosh you look Amazing...you will reach your goal girl...!! you have already came so far....keep up the great work...and as far as the same old boring tape...maybe you could turn down the volume and put your own jamming music to it...?? i dont know...or go to the library and get a couple to alternate...?? find what works for you....!

JULIE, maybe you could look into something like crown financial services...or something similar...sometimes working another job just causes more money problems...and other problems such as marital...problems...you wont have any time for eachother....maybe you could cut back in other areas of your life.....entertainment ? do you have cable? maybe you could downsize on your bills...?? and maybe you will be able to cut enough corners?? I know it will all work out! you will see...dont get discouraged whatever you do....that will only make everything worse.....keep us posted...and keep in touch! my prayers are with your family....love ya HEARTBREAKER!