way to stay strong maddy ... I'm pretty sure that a banana won't do any damage this one time! :)

I did ok for the day ... not great, but ok. Hope all is going great for everyone else!

I did ok again today ... better than yesterday, not as good as the day before, but still ok in the overall picture. Happy Friday everyone!

Yesterday was a bummer... I had a business lunch that was indulgent and prevented me from getting to the gym. I have a day outside today that will hopefully end with a lot of exercise, but I also know it will be another bad lunch day.

Well girls I am admitting that I will need your help. As some of you know it is my b-day today. I am 35 yrs old. that is half of 70. And although I did get some compliments at work "you dont look it" and was even accused of lyin. But alas I am 35. I am wanting to loose more weight. I have lost about 20 lbs since 02/27/2006 when I had the surgery. But now I need to get my butt in gear and loose more. I am wanting to loose 70 lbs before my next birthday. I didn't put this on in one week so I know I can do it in 52 weeks. I have already been watching what I eat and makeing sure I add more water to my intake which was hardly none. And only grant myself one soda a day. Which I do want to cut out since I hardly ever drink the whole thing. So here I am.

My goal: to look sexy when naked and in clothes!!!!! and to feel better about myself.

Good on ya TGE! Water is the best way to start.

Speaking of water...

The dog days of summer are upon us, and it's all the more important to keep hydrated! Drink up, everyone.

That reminds me of my dear departed Irish grandfather.

Pop: Would ye like a drink, luv?

Me: I've got some water.

Pop: But do ye need something to drink?

Me: Look, Pop, I've got a glass of water.

/Pop faints from not pouring a drink



I spent a lot of time in the Rockies so I knew how important it was to have water when you hiked. I also know the other side of the spectrum where you're sitting in an office. :)

I'm checking into Pixies Power to say I'm here to support y'all. I've slowed down because I'm working & looking after an old dog.

I realize the weight gain is mostly due to slowing it down for him but I'm watching what I eat.

Activity is the key.

My ex-husband always said, "If you're active, you can eat what you want."

I believe that but at the same time, those of you who are counting calories & are doing well -- you rock!

The end of my week was a rough one with some huge challenges. I have increased my water intake thankfully. This next week is going to be an even bigger challenge as I'm out of town for nearly the whole week. I'm still debating if I'm taking two notebooks with me (personal and professional) or if I'll just leave the personal one home. I know last time I considered it and opted against it I got stuck in the airport with nothing to do for a ridiculous amount of time!

((((maddy)))) have a safe trip!

I am chasing the wagon again, as of today. I am back in the saddle after a trip to Columbus, and had a pretty good day....1500 calories, no dinner....and I walked to and from class in lieu of a workout. Tomorrow I will add the water back int the diet also.

Hope everyone else is doing well. :)

I still need to do better on my weekends, but this one that just ended was the best I've done on a weekend for the last couple of months, so at least there's improvement! :) Doing good again today.

maddy ... travel safe!

osuche ... you do so great ... thanks for that!

Aqua ... by the way, if I haven't said it yet ... YAY for you and your work with decreasing your dew intake!!

txgrneyes...welcome aboard ... glad to have you with our little pixies power group.

Steph ... always good to see you ... hope the dog is happy every minute you're able to spend with him!

WI (and the rest of ya) I've also been trying to increase my water intake .. and my veggie intake is still something I'm trying to increase .. the soup is very helpful with that still ... hope I'll be wanting to still do that as the heat of summer fully settles in ... I've never been much of a fruit or veggie person ... cooked or raw, so when I find something that works reasonably well for me, I try to keep with it.

I was watching Animal Planet...of all things...and was reminded that drinking cold water causes your body to use energy (calories) to bring your internal body temperature back up to 98.6°. 12 calories, to be precise! If you drink three glasses of cold water a day, for a year, you will lose three pounds without changing your eating habits or exercise routine one bit! Imagine what it does when eating and moving about in a healthier manner!

You guys are doing great, and I love coming here. Just sayin.

So....If I eat a ho-ho a day, I only have to drink 20 glasses of cold water per day to make up for it??? :D ;)

Good deal! :p

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I thought you said "hoo hoo". :tongue:

Good suggestion! That would mean aerobic exercise *and* fewer calories!

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Is the weather out there ok to walk in?

Up here, it seems to have switched to oppressively hot and humid very quickly and it makes you just want to sit inside and vegitate. I hate that there only seems to be six good weeks a year where you actually enjoy going for a walk. It really makes it tough to maintain a healthy lifestyle.