Originally Posted by debbie

Looking good Diamonds!

I'm a little blurried eyed tonight but i see that there's lots of exercising going on - Cathy, Jenn, Diane, Lia, Dawn - nice!

Christine do you do it yet? Find that motivation?

WW how about you? How was that walk? Did you burst into a run - darth cader voice and all?

Cathy wish i could explain - you are so active? do you know if you're eating the right amount for your body and exercise level? I personally eat really well for a person that runs marathons everyday, but since i don't run marathons everyday i seem to just pack on the pounds And then there was the time where Angela wasn't eating enough for her "workouts" (tee hee) with Billy and Shaun every morning. May be good to do some calculations. Inches are good though!!! Also, have you been to the doc lately?

Linda and Lyssa - when the desk unchains you have at it, k? And Linda so nice to have you back - hope you keep getting better. Lyssa loving the tude you have going!

Zina, you running after kids all day? Get the bubble bath ready - although it is so HOT right now...

Angela - Good to see you back on top. You always come through!

Lia - by the way - i love the mini goals. I kept resetting mine for 5 lbs at a time when i was losing

Dawn - kick assing again, sweet!!!!!!!!!!

Diane - rockin it!

Tanis - woo hoo!!!!!!

Tasha - WELCOME - that's so exciting to see you here!!

i am sure i missed so much - i will go back and read now, but i am just a little weary tonight. we did a 3 mile loop in the hotness of the day today, plus some packing and cooking, and shopping, so it's my time of night to crash and guzzle water...

Drink slowly Debbie, but drink all you can. I don't know how you do all you're doing right now. I do get some walking in, but that's about it except for moving my fingers. Stress level is still up there, but someday maybe it will get better. I did think about walking to the gym in the afternoons, but by the time I walked down there, I would only get about 30 minutes before hubby got there. And honestly I can't afford it right now, so I will walk. Take it easy and have a good night.

Originally Posted by Jenn

I was told today by my brother that he is being deployed again. Those of you who have gotten to know me know my brother just came back from a deployment in January. He missed the first four months of his sons life. Now he has only been home for a six months and this time he will be gone for a year. I'm heartbroken right now for his two kids and his wife. This will be so hard for them. We are a close family so I know we will get through this again but it just sucks. He does not leave till the 15th of December so hopefully we will be able to get out to Virginia a few time before he goes. Ok sorry for the downer just needed to vent.

You vent anytime you need to. My son in law got back in May from Iraq. I understand. My daughter is learning to handle it, it's the coming home that's hard I think. He comes in and wants to be the boss after she's had it all on her shoulders for so long. You'll be in our thoughts.

Originally Posted by 13317

I was told today by my brother that he is being deployed again. Those of you who have gotten to know me know my brother just came back from a deployment in January. He missed the first four months of his sons life. Now he has only been home for a six months and this time he will be gone for a year. I'm heartbroken right now for his two kids and his wife. This will be so hard for them. We are a close family so I know we will get through this again but it just sucks. He does not leave till the 15th of December so hopefully we will be able to get out to Virginia a few time before he goes. Ok sorry for the downer just needed to vent.

I am sorry to hear that your brother is being deployed again. It so sad when they have to leave their families like this. I also know so many men and woman that have been deployed atleast two times. I'l keep your brother in my prayers and I will send a prayer out for all the serviceman while I am at it.

Well I want on this bandwagon of exercise everyone is on lately....
I got my 5 miles in today and drank my water... Chased the kids... and took a nice long shower tonight. I can't wait for the weekend... You are right Debbie it's hot here...

Ok Zina, I can't do your 5 miles, but I did do, probably close to two miles this afternoon right after work, then after I got home, actually about an hour ago, I did a little over a mile and a half before my foot told me to go to the house, so I did get a little in. Can't let you all have all the lime light.

Also, yall remember my littlest grandaughter in your prayers, she is 17 months old and has the stomach flu. Also pray the others don't get it. Thanks.

Wonder Woman - Don't worry, when you donate your clothes to Goodwill, they still go to good places!!!

I'm actually going to have problems now - because I have WAY TOO much stuff to take down from friends/family/students sending stuff my way, LOL. I leave Aug 2nd of this year. Glad to see this orphanage has a member from their Board of Directors that lives in TN, so I can mail my extra-heavy stuff for him to get down there!

I just found out tonight that in addition to my son joining me on my trip down there next year (in 2009), my cousin now is making preparations to go as well. I plan to go each year from this year forward.

Ok, I walked my 3 miles today and ate really well. Let's go Diamonds!

Nice job Zina getting in your 5 miles!
Nice job Linda getting in more than 2!

So sorry Jenn about your brother. I have a brother in law that just left again for the third time.

Let's stay strong Diamonds. There are some great workouts going on!

Originally Posted by 13539

Hello to All, I just got done doing my kickboxing class and boy did she kick our butts!!But it felt sooo good. I've drank 32+ oz of water today and still drinking.Between that and the water pill the Dr. put me on I have been in the girls room all day.
Linda glad to see you are back. Hope you get to feeling better.
Nyssa----- Where are you friend?Hope things are ok...You too Melissa, how are you, and the not smoking coming along?

Hey, sounds like you had an awesome day! Great Job!

Originally Posted by Wonder Woman

Oooh, it sounds like you did fabulous today Dawn! Awesome.

I am doing well today too. I'll go for my walk later tonight. But, I am a little down today.....I mean down on the scale! Yipee! I hope to turn in a good number this Saturday.

You are too funny. I love your since of humor! Im glad the scale is being nice, I just hope mine does the same! Have a great night!

Originally Posted by 16247

You all make me so tired. I think Lyssa will commiserate with me. I sit behind a desk for eight hours a day while all of you run around and get your swimming in and miles walked/run and weight training. I do good to get some walking in of the afternoon. Proud of you for it, but you make me tired.

I know what you mean. I also work in an office and its really hard to have energy at the end of the day to get in some exercise.