Everybody, this is a great way to get to know each other. Life is difficult but when it is shared...and the burden is shared somehow it becomes a little bit easier. We all seem to be in the same boat..wanting to lose the weight yet all facing obstacles..and turning them into stepping stones. You are all an inspiration. We pull each other through thick and thin. Well, I better go..it is almost 11 P.M. and I don't want my typing to keep anyone up. Take care.
Remembering all of you each day..even though I might not have the time to check in everyday.

Jen, you are doing great just to maintain. Hang in there, time will pass!

Trish, I ache for you. I hope you have an all right time of it with mil. I remember when mine stayed with us after having our first baby, I would be up all night with baby, and just as I fell asleep for a rest she would knock on the door, and say how all I did was sleep. It was hard.

Fiona, thoughts and prayers are yours.

Oh, I'm tired, or as they say here in ky., "I'm tarred". Good night ladies, and DJ too, if you still read about us.

GOOD MORNING FANATICS!!!!

Here are some challenges for us to try this week---

ARMS: Push-ups (Regular or modified to your comfort) 25 reps, 4x a day

Shoulder presses: Hold weights at your shoulder height, slowly raise above your head and hold for 5 seconds. Slowly lower back to your shoulders. 30 reps, 4x a day.

BUTT & THIGHS: BALL SQUATS--Place a rubber ball, pillow etc. between your legs above your knees. Start at standing position, then slowly lower as if you are sitting, slightly squeezing the item between your legs. Hold for 5 seconds and then slowly raise to standing again. 20 reps, 4x a day.

Also, try to work in CRUNCHES, any type, 25 reps 4x a day.

Have a great morning!!! I'm off to my parents to mow and trim their yard.

GOALS for this week: Get in my exercise and work on challenges

Get in plenty of WATER...it's hot!

Stay positive with the MIL in our house.....she's trying to take over my kitchen in her own way "just keep swimming"

Be a supportive buddy to you great FANATICS!!! (((hugs)))

Trish--hang in there girl! Swim baby swim!

Susan your absolutely right...it sure helps to keep us sane (well me anyway lol)

I do this to myself every single month...I hunt and hunt for the midol, cant find it so I'll go to the store and get some. Well, pms showed up for me yesteriday. I came home and looked for the midol--none in sight. So, i'm going to the store and get more. Wonders what I've done with what I had here! I'm like super bloated right now but more then anything my back hurts with every movement. But, still in a good mood. I hope you guys have a great sunday!

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Hi there
There he is, the new world wonder.

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His name is Gijs. 51 cm and 11 pounds.
Born june 26

on his T shirt means sturdy.

OKe, just one more.

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Just back from the hospital. The baby is a little sick giving his food back.

When everyting is oke they come home tomorrow. My doughter in low has a lot of pain from the operation bud she will be oke, she is a tuf lady.

Jen, Good to see you here, we miss you to.
Take good care, great job on the maintaining.

Marion and Verity, good goals

Debra, you are blessed girl, i am so happy for you.
Geep the good mood

Trish, wil tinking of you . ( here am i the mIL LOL)

Lori, hope you had a good night sleep.

Go sitting in the gareden with hubby, it's hot out site.

Have a good day

Susan, thanks

Oh Gerrie what a precious baby boy!

Congratulations once again.

Gerrie, baby is beautiful! Congratulations!

Debra, didyou get your midol?

Weigh in!
Wildcats: 35
Mvp is: Dagny with a 5 pound loss!!

HBR: 28

FF: 24.10

Congrats, teams!