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wow mel! I can't believe it's been a year! It seems like just yesterday that me, you, & julie were losing our minds with our wedding planning, lol! I can't believe my anniversary is next weekend, time goes by so fast!

We bought it last summer and stuck with it for about 2 months I'd say. It's really tough, but I definitely noticed results. The biggest problem I had is that I have weight to lose and I wasn't losing doing these videos. I think if I had stuck with it longer I would have seen the pounds come off because I could definitely tell with my clothes that I was losing inches. But I was frustrated because the scale wasn't moving. My husband really liked them and did them faithfully everyday. It's designed so that you work out 6-7 days a week for 3 months. I too like to do classes at the gym. So I bought some other videos for myself to do, but I'll still do a couple of the P90X videos from time to time too because they are good, I think it was just too much lifting weights for me, not enough cardio.

Ann did you not get my email? I fell asleep on the couch last night right after I got home (early) so I didn't email until early this morning around 6 am. I actually lost this week too! LOL!

well, I was by no means perfect this week, but better than last week, so as long as the scale goes in the right direction this week I'll be happy. I intended to start working out this week and didn't do very well with that. But I'm going to try to squeeze in at least 3 workouts this week, it's not much but it's better than nothing, right?

Erica, I can't believe it's finally time for your wedding!!! I too remember when you first joined and it truly does feel like our little sister is off to get married, I only wish we could all be there Have a wonderful time, enjoy every minute of it, and good luck! I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

Good Job Everyone! I did really well at the beginning of the week, but the weekend killed me! I'm so mad at myself, I gained .8 of a pound. I know it's not a lot, but it's still a gain! But I will lose this week no matter what!

Well girls, I'm back from my weekend away! I did so good during the week, but I'm pretty sure it's a wash with what I consumed this weekend. Friday night was BBQ food, ribs, brisket, chicken, corn bread, etc... And last night was lots of yummy apps, 5 course meal, etc... And of course both events were open bar, soooo not only did I eat too much, but I drank even more! But I knew this weekend would be hard, so I was good all week and tomorrow I will be back on track, no excuses! I have to start exercising this week too. I hope everyone had a good weekend.

Morgan, you're so brave!!! I sent my weight off to Ann, I think I'm back around the weight I was before BL 1 & 2, so much for losing that weight! I am such a yo-yo dieter and I don't know how to break the cycle Anyway, I'm in, everyone have a great week!!

WOOHOO Erica!! I'm so excited for you!! I know your wedding is going to be fantastic! We've been watching you plan for so long and your big day is almost here! Can't wait to hear all about it and see your pictures, you are going to be a beautiful bride!

Hey Cristina! I didn't get married in OBX, but we started a tradition with a bunch of our friends a few years ago and we rent a house down there every year. We usually stay in Nags head, but I think we may go to a different area next year, we're starting to look at houses now. You're going to have a fantastice time! I've always wanted to visit Ocracoke Island, which is closer to where you'll be, then where we usually stay. It's supposed to be one of the top places in the world for searching for seashells (amongst other things) Might be a great place for you or your guests to visit while there. I don't know how much I can help, but definitely let me know if you have any questions and I will do my best!

Ann I just sent you my payment, I'm in!

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan i just got back from a huge shopping trip. My fridge is now stocked with lots of healthy stuff. I'm so excited about BL4 starting this week!!! my only worry is that thursday night I have a work dinner at the best restaurant in town. we usually have lots of wine & amazing desserts. I'm going to skip the alcohol & dessert and just get a veggie meal for the 2 courses. Then friday is a dinner at my bosses house. Social things are the hardest for me when I'm eating healthy. Morgan, social situations are a huge downfall for me too. And of course, next weeked we'll be away all weekend for a wedding, so there will be lots of eating out, wedding food, and the rehearsal dinner, YIKES! I'm going to join, I haven't sent my payment in yet, but I'll just have to be super strict all week and try my best over the weekend to not totally blow it!

You look beautiful! You must be so happy it's almost time!

ROFL! Fat Ferret, I love it! Morgan I think last time Janet created them, but anyone that wants to make them is welcome to, I don't think it would bother anyone. can't wait to see what you come up with!

I participated in season 1 and did really well, I also did season 2 and did okay, then I skipped season 3 and it's been all down hill since then. My pants are SO tight it's disgusting. So, I think I'm going to join for season 4, I need to get this weight off for good!

I used to love BSC & SVH books!! I loved reading when I was younger I used to have tons of books.

I hate the economy. We already have a child and it is true, you do find ways to make it work, but it's so stressful. Money is on my mind from the time I wake up until the time I go to bed (and sometimes in my dreams) It's horrible, I swear I'm going to end up in the hospital being so stressed out all the time. We have a house, but it's small and nothing fancy at all, it actually really needs some work. We both have car payments, but we can't get rid of a car because we both have to drive a lot and we live in the woods. We don't do anything because we don't have any extra money and I feel like I'm always picking and choosing which bills are more important to be paid this week. It totally sucks! I know we should be grateful that we have a roof over our heads and that we have jobs and a way to get to work, etc... but it's so hard to be grateful when you are so stressed and living day to day with no money saved. boo

I love it, I wish it was white gold, though

Martha your pictures are gorgeous!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by Rachelle E. We had a featherbed on our old bed and loved it. After a couple years of use, yeah, some of the feathers would come out. But they didn't come out enough to be bothersome. Like you didn't know they had come out until you took all the sheets off and there would be a few sticking out here and there. But it's not like they got all over everything, poked us while we were sleeping etc. IMO the benefits of it FAR outweighed the few feathers that would come off when I would change the sheets and fluff it. I think if you try to get a good quality one they usually hold up better. Yeah, yours doesn't sound nearly as bad as mine was!!! I think the ones at LNT are probably a better quality than the one I had before, so I think I'll try it again.

Quote: Originally Posted by Jenn I've never had a featherbed... but I would hope that it would stay intact Are all of the LNT going out of business? I went to mine today looking for new sheets and the featherbed (which they didn't have) and they were also closing... hmmm... Decent sales in there on bedding, btw - most stuff was 20% off. Add a BBB coupon and that's a good deal! I had heard that they were going out of business, but I wasn't sure if it was all the stores or just some of them. I was thinking about the coupon too, sometimes I get 20% off a single item, I wonder if you could combine it with the 20-30% off that they are having now, that would be great!

Oooh, I want to buy that that featherbed, I was out shopping today and the lnt near me is going out of business, so I'll have to try to get back in there in the next week or so. One question, for anyone who has one, do the feathers come out? We used to have a featherbed and at one point there was just feathers coming out all over the place and we ended up getting rid of it because we couldn't stand it anymore. Anyone know?

I like the one with the burgundy stone, I think it ties everything together nicely. I can't believe your wedding is so close!

Quote: Originally Posted by heather007 I really like these pom-poms from Martha Stewart. I think that they would look really nice hanging at the reception along with the white lanterns. What do you think? Martha has instructions on how to make them, but I know that I have also seen them at Walmart. Another thing, I also really like the napkin holders too. Maybe a good way to tie them together? What do you think? Pom-Poms and Luminarias and more inspiring wedding dresses, bouquets, cakes, favors, and advice on marthastewart.com ~~ I really wanted to do these for my wedding, I saw the kit at Michael's and loved them! But the only issue I was having is that I would have had to make them when I got to mexico, because I don't think they would have transported well and I didn't have any extra time once I got there. But they're very pretty!

We SOOO need a new bed!! I wish I had the money to buy one now! maybe next time.