michelle08

I am happy that this morning I was 3.5 lbs down from weigh in! Maybe my excuses weren't so far off... so let's hope I can keep it up for next wednesday...I did just eat del taco and a whole bag of candy! Hmm...maybe I won't eat again today!

Great review!!! You look very beautiful!

Hope you had a great day!!!

congrats! I hope your day is everything you thought it would be!

Great review!! I think it will help the gals who are in doubt! It's always good to hear the good experiences to get reassurance. Now tell your hubby to post some Pics!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! I hope you have a great day!

Wow...seeing the percents is great! Not for me since I am only above those who didn't report...but all of you did an outstanding job!

What a fun proposal! I am so glad your grandma was there for the engagement...that must have been hard to deal with amist all the excitement...

Wow! Everyone did really well!! I guess I'm the only looser who gained! ;( My own fault though! For those of you who lost 3+ lbs and are upset about it...I think that is a wonderful amount and not just because I gained... You don't want to loose too fast because you want to be able to keep it off. Be happy with the loss and know that you are on the right track! Also...everyone's body is different. Before the wedding I was really good about eating only chicken and veggie and barely cheated and went to the gym 4-5 times a week for over an hour and that was from January - May and I only lost 15 lbs total! I was happy with it but I felt like I should have lost more because I was working my butt off and some people loose so much more. There are so many variables that go into each person's situation that's it's not fair to ourselves to compare with others...not that anyone was...I just am trying to offer some support based on my feelings in the past! Way to go everyone!

Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB I gained a pound! I didn't work out at all and got really hammered drunk on Monday. I"m not surprised. The AHR is this weekend, so I'm not expecting next Wednesday to be stellar either. I work well under pressure, LOL. Hopefully I can rally from behind! Don't feel bad!!! I gained 2.5lbs! That is ridiculous! UGH! I suck! I don't want to make excuses because I know I ate like crap and barely worked out....but also I am so sore from my trainer on monday at the gym that I can't move and last time this happened once they felt better I dropped a pound or so...I think my muscles are inflammed. I could just be making up crap though! Also...I will start my period next week and I always gorge the week before...so I am hoping that next week I can at least get down to my starting weight!

Quote: Originally Posted by Tracy my problem is every time i drive past COLD STONE CREAMERY - my car automatically turns into the parking lot Isn't that amazing?? That's funny! I have had a really bad week...I'm scared to weight tomorrow...I actually think I am up! ;( I have a problem! ;(

Amy your pics are great...you look beautiful!!! You had such a large wedding! The little girls are just adorable!

1. milk in a bottle game (sit everyone in a circle and put two baby bottles with milk into play. Start the music and everyone passes the bottles around as fast as they can (trying to get rid of it). When the music stops the two people holding the bottle have to drink out of the nipple and race to see who finishes first. They get a prize. 2. buy the little pacifiers from the party store and tie each one on a string (like a necklace) and each person gets one when they arrive and they can't say a certain word like baby and if they do and someone catches them they get their necklace and the person w/ the most necklaces wins. I know there are more...but that's what I got for now...

I'm so glad to hear that he is so excited! I'm happy for you!

I love it!!!! Very cute!

That's funny! The only thing that I guess was out of the ordinary for us was that it was about 12:30am and a few of our close friends were at the suite with us still and I was getting very tired. So I had went into the master suite and two of my girlfriends followed me. I told them I was very tired and wanted to go to bed so my friend undressed me out of my wedding gown (I was trashed) and instead of just letting me go to bed she dressed me into some of my lingerie and then put me in bed and then went out to my husband (and all the friends that were out there) and told him that he better get in there right now if he wants to get laid tonight...that I was ready to go!! NICE...talk about classy.

So is today the day you are going to tell him Please update us!

Great pics! I love your cake and how cute is your son w/ that walking stick!!

first let me say your meal plan today CRACKED ME UP! haha "poster child" LMAO! Oh God...it got worse!!! I cooked a freshetta pizza w/ pepporoni and I cut it into 8's and I had 4 pieces (Half the pizza!). Thank god there was nothing left in the house to eat because I got up 4 times trying to find dessert and came up with nothing!! So my lovely one pound down yesterday morning turned into 1.5 up today!!! Well actually .5 up from the starting weight on wed...I'm throwing that scale away!!! and yeah, i know percentage makes it fair, but if you go by the whole "1-2 lbs lost per week is healthy" then i'd have to be pretty darn unhealthy in order to get a high enough percentage to win! (not that it matters ... your menu sounded really good to me, haha!) Yeah that's true...however the more you actually have to loose the faster (at first) it comes off so if you stay consistent with your diet then you might loose 2-4 lbs a week and it would still be healthly. They jus use that guideline because someone who doesn't have as much to loose like skinny models who diet would have to seriously starve themselves or work themselves to death at the gym to loose more than 2 lbs a week...so they are trying to tell people to be realistic and healthy. actually i've done rather well so far (haha only been 2 days!) ... i even just went to famous dave's BBQ for dinner tonight to celebrate FBIL's bday, and i had a salad with grilled salmon. lemme tell ya, famous dave's isn't "famous" for their SALAD ... we're talking ribs and pulled pork and brisket and beans and mac & cheese and corn and mashed potatoes. That is so awesome that you went there and ate a salad!!! I have yet to master that willpower! I am just so proud of you! did i mention i had a SALAD? and went to the gym 2 days in a row now!

What a great video! You two look so in love!

The personalized napkins are great! I was too cheap to rent them...but had I thought about personalizing them and then they could keep it that would have been worth spending the money! Great idea! All of your plans are great!

I noticed the ticker but didn't say anything because I figured I missed the thread since I too am a bad bdw person! CONGRATS!!!!!!! That is very exciting!

Quote: Originally Posted by AnnR Ok, sounds like I should accept weigh ins through the end of the day today. As of now I am only missing 2 ... Aimless911 (Amy) pyxystyx (Sabrina) I agree...the rules were clear and things do happen but they should still be able to shoot you an email to let you know instead of not say anything at all. Quote: Originally Posted by DanielleNDerek Ann your siggy pic is so precious. she's so pretty. I was going to say that too!!! That picture is adorable!!! Quote: Originally Posted by Tracy I agree, if the numbers are not in by now, disqualified with no refund!! I hate to be hard-core, but i think the precedent has to be set from the start I also agree with this...as said above...the rules are clear and honestly it's not because I want the pot to be $15 more and one step closer to winning but ann shouldn't have to deal with this and issue refunds, etc...plus I don't know if refunds cost money... Quote: Originally Posted by mummergirl anyone have a LOT of weight to lose? (i literally have about 85 lbs. to lose ... i mean overall, not in these 8 weeks of course!) i see all your siggy pics and it seems like most of you aren't that heavy to begin with ... you guys should be thankful that the contest goes by percentage! looks like i'm going to have to lose twice as many pounds as most of you just to keep up! By doing percentage it's fair all the way around. You will do well as long as you stay on track and if you get off track just get back on. I can't honestly say I follow my own advice...but I definately know it works! Overall I would like to loose 20-25 lbs...but that will take a while. If I can loose 8-10 during this jaunt...I will be happy! Of course I had 2 eggo waffles for breakfast, 2 beers and pretzels for a mid morning snack, a cheeseburger w/ bacon and french fries and a mixed drink for lunch, a scoop of mint chip for dessert, and I am now eating shredded cheese out of bag! Should I be a poster child for what NOT to do in order to win this thing!!!!!

Quote: Originally Posted by 2bebridejamaica Wholly Toledo Batman... I am sore today from lastnight at the gym. I've been to the gym 2 times now ... and yesterday I was amped 30 min on the eliptical 20 min on the bike, and then another 10 on the tredmill as my cool down since my legs were still movin like crazy from the Elip... I CAN'T WALK DOWN THE STAIRS!!! HAHAHA I guess when they say "no pain no gain".. I better have worked my tooshie out hardcore with it! Oh I know this feeling all too well! Well last night I went to the gym and was informed my trainer double booked...but that's okay...I did cardio instead but I feel weak compared to you gals...I only did 30 min on the treadmill and I only walk fast at a high incline....but I'm down a pound this morning....so I fell okay. Today I get to take a limo to lake tahoe for a promotion payoff and have lunch and then head back...so with the alcohol in the limo and whatever they serve for lunch....I have some hard choices to make today! :0

This is unfortunate! Try and find any positive you can and not spoil your trip...I'm sure it will work out. I am unsure of how to dispute money from your debit card...that as always been something I was curious about so I always just use my cc....but I'm sure they will take care of you since it is your bank...