Morning Star Team 13 1/24

[LasiRH]

Last fuul week of this month!!!!!!!!

Hope it is ok that I started this week.

Hope everyone had a safe and warm weekend. I woke up to a frozen pipe, and I know better.

Anyway, off and running. I think I have lost 5 lbs
Had omlette for breakfast, drinking my water, and to the gym after work for 45 min of cardio. (not looking forward to it but I will do it)

If you get a chance, send Shawn a PM and let him know we appreciate all his hard work and LOVE this challenge.

Let's GLOW !!

What's up with you???????

[LasiRH]

Good Morning All.

Was it cloudy everywhere and blocked out all of our shining stars.

Morgan, we start a new thread each week. Glad you had a good day yesterday.

Hope everyone is ok. Miss you.

[LasiRH]

Hello ????

I hope I have some teammates. I think Nikoroo might be sick. I miss everyone being here. I can't cheer on myself.

[nikoroo]

Hi gang!
Lasi thanks for starting the new thread! I am having a week from...you know where and have had difficulty getting my act together. However I need to stay focused on my goals and not allow little things like my car not running, or work getting all psychotic, throw me off course. Right? Right!.

<sigh>

So hows everyone else? LOL.

[LasiRH]

Hang in there Nikoroo,

Maybe you can think of this challenge as a stabalizing point in your daily trials. Just a thought.

Glad you are back posting. I don't know what has happened to everyone else.

I have been doing good. I need to do one more Dunkin Donuts Challenge. I might go somewhere else, cause I have no desire to eat a donut at DD.

Talk to you later,

[morgan980]

Hey there GIRLS!

Geez I can't keep up with you guys all over the place! I thought that we started a new thread on Mondays so when I got on last night and there wasn't a message I thought maybe you guys were busy! I am still in! Where is Alliyah? Nik I hope that your week gets better..I have times like that myself. Lasi, I am proud of you! Keep up the good work. ALLIYAH??? We miss you.

[LasiRH]

Glad to see you Morgan, missed you.

I have a suggestion, or observation.

Our team does not seem to communicate very often. I think for all of us to be successful, we need to post what we are doing every day, what our trials are, and what our successes are. To be honest, I have been very discouraged to post in the morning and no one post all day long. Take a look at other teams, and see how there posting is.

I need you guys.

I have been going to the gym, on treadmill for 30 min., Sometimes 45 min. Water intake good, Food good, have one more donut challenge, I am going to a wedding, and I will not eat anything there, that will be my challenge.

DH is feeling better, and I am off today. Need to catch up on housework..

Hope to you see you soon.

[LasiRH]

Well,

It is another day and nobody to share with. I have acutually started sharing on another team. That saddens me, but your know what, I do what I gotta do. I am sticking with this no matter what.

Hopefully my teammates will want to join me.

[morgan980]

Hey Lasi
To be honest I know what you mean about the postings. I was not here last night because we had company. When you were not here I didn't feel like there was much communication either, which I guess is okay but not for part of a team. I felt like we could be here for each other, help one another and talk but that didn't happen much. It is worse now than ever. I am not trying to cast stones or offend I just wanted to be part of a team that was motivated and cared about themselves and each other. If that is not what this is about then I need to know. I have not posted to any other teams but I have read them and there are a lot of teams on the ball. I just feel like once again it is destiny, old habits didn't change. Sorry to be a downer. I know what you are saying though. At any rate on to a more positive subject! I have lost 15 pounds! I am thrilled with that one. I am going to increase my carbs next month though so I WON"T go over. Today was my three month anniversary for not smoking! So I am pretty happy with that one. I am sorry that I have not done what I could to inspire....I have tried. Tomorrow is a new day and I will continue to do the best I can. to Lasi

[LasiRH]

Glad to see you I too wanted a team as you described. I don't know what to do. I don't know if we should break up the team and see if we can join others or what. Let me know what you think about that idea and I will email Sweets and Shawn. I don't think 2 will make a good team.

Contrats on the weight loss and on the non smoking. That is awesome.

It is snowing and sleeting here with freezing rain later. My husband was supposed to work but his boss called and they made other arrangement.

See you later, If you want us to hang out here, we will

[morgan980]

Hey girlie!
I would like for us to be able to stay together if possible we started that way and I would like to end that way!!!!! If sweets can put us with someone else that would be great. Listen Lasi you have to do whatever YOU have to do to get through this...I WANT TO COME ALONG FOR THE RIDE!!!! I have also been reading threads from another awesome team (7). They have lost and gained some members..they are full now but very inspiring. I saw that you have been talking to team 1 and I just want you to know that I never bailed on you! I have been going through the same things myself and didn't know if I should just stop altogether, but I am more important than that! At any rate talk to Sweets! Sorry about the weather, we are expecting snow here tomorrow. YUK. I love to see it but I hate to be in it! We haven't had as much as we normally do, I hope that the water supply will be okay for the remaining year. I measured how far I walked one day last week and it was a mile and a half - I freaked out couldn't believe it. My dd said you walked all this way I said YUP she said dang mom good for you!!! Have a great day Lasi!

[LasiRH]

Hey Teammates

I copied the following for us to post our standings. If you want to fill this out, I will forward it to Sweets.


January 31st our FIRST OFFICIAL STATS REPORT
Everyone needs to use the following template to figure out their score. Please compile the score on OR before January 31st and email it to Sweets (sweets10@gmail.com).

Exercise points:

Weight loss points:

Water intake points:

Inches lost points:

Deduct 1 point for every can of diet pop that is not made with the Splenda Sweetner.

Deduct 1 point for every 12oz. you drink that is not caffeine free.

Deduct 30 points for going over YOUR monthly carb intake goal at all!

Deduct 100 points for NOT reporting stats on the 15th and by last day of month.

Add 20 points if you go to Dunkin Donuts (or comparable) 2 TIMES during January.

Deduct 75 points if you consumed any sweets at all during your visit!

Add 25 points if you watch the movie Super Size Me by the end of January.

Add 15 points if you read this very insightful link.

TOTAL POINTS ON JANUARY 31ST (OR BEFORE): _______

PLEASE remember to have this information to Sweets by 9pm CENTRAL time on 1-31-05. Please be sure to fill out each category individually - i.e. don't just submit a number. Alrighty, let's see how we did!!!

Thanks!!!!
Shawn & Wendy

[LasiRH]

Hey Morgan,

Lets just see what is going on by Feb 1, then we can make some decisions. We can be STARS.

Glad you are here

[morgan980]

morning Lasi, Will do. I have been out at Linda Sue's site getting recipes for the week. Tomorrow will be a struggle for me. My daughter is making birthday dinner for her boyfriend. Lasagna. She doesn't cook so I will be helping a lot. I hope that I get through it. What kind of exercise do you do when you have bad weather? I walk in my basement. Kinda boring but I do it. Need to start doing some tapes. Have a great day girl!

[morgan980]

Hey,
Read your thread and you seem very happy to post with the other team. I want you to succeed so go ahead and see if Sweets can move you. I will email her myself to see what I should do. Thanks for the encouragement and support. I have always been here and have been posting. I think I am a little disappointed that it seems like I have been portrayed to others differently. Take care.

[LasiRH]

Morgan,

I am sorry if I have indicated that you have not been there. I apologise if I have left that opinion. I am hoping that our other team members will show up and that we can be a good group. I am sorry.

I am not doing any exercise, which I know I should be. We are having turkey and I don't know what else is for dinner.

[morgan980]

Hey, Thanks for the apology I accept. I did email Sweets and told her that only two of us are here. I don't know what will happen with the team. I told her that both of us have been posting on other threads, I know that the one I post to is full. At any rate I guess we will see what happens. I am happy that you found people to keep you motivated that is a big part of what this is all about. I am proud that you are on this journey and doing so well. Went to the grocery store and bought everything for the week. We are having...Baked Tilapia, Shrimp Scampi and Coleslaw one night. The rest will be Enchilada Bake and Salad. Chessy Chicken Broccoli Casserole. Tomato and Basil Quiche and collard greens. Jambalya Soup. I ususally keep a tossed salad made in the fridge. A bowl of chicken salad to eat with celery. A bowl of tuna salad to eat with tomatoes. I think I might make some peanut butter cookies for something sweet. I have been walking so much that today in wal-mart my dh was a tagalong! I think I am gonna post my stats tomorrow. Do you want me to send them to Sweets or do you want to report for all of us? Let me know. Take care.

[simplemaw]

Morgan - Team 7 only has 3 members. The rest of us are still Team 3 and we just hang out together. I am not speaking for Team 7 since I'm not on that team, but if you're interested in officially transferring you could ask them about it. Don't know how they would feel about, but they seem pretty welcoming.

Ok, getting my eye away from the keyhole and my ear away from the door!

maw

[LasiRH]

Morgan,

Wow on the planning,that is awesome. It is just me and my hubby and we just wing it most days, but I have enough at hand to eat properly.

For dinner I made mock baked potatoe, and had a roast beef and swiss chees low carb wrap.

I have had 96 oz of water so far.

Since I was gone for 16 days, the only points I have are the extra ones, total of 80 points. I will let you know about the measurements and weight loss.

Thanks,

[morgan980]

Thanks Maw for the information and welcome I appreciate it. I love reading you guys are so awesome! I did email Sweets to see what is to become of Lasi and myself. We are the only remaining team members, I wish that we could have all stayed together. At any rate we will see what sweets has to say but I will be lurking trust me! Lasi, I have been wingin things to but I found it difficult to cook carbs for my daughter - she is Diabetic and needs them and fix something different for me and my hubby. I work full time so I am gone from 630 am until 515 pm and I feel the rush to have dinner on the table by 6! I have just been looking at recipes and planning things so I make sure I have everything on hand. Is the weather there bad? My parents live in Georgia and Atlanta was hit hard!!! You be safe. I think that I am gonna just send my information to Sweets tomorrow so you can tell me for sure what you have tomorrow or email it to sweets just let me know what you are gonna do. I had to help my daughter fix five layer desert and we did make peanut butter cookies. I fixed a big ole salad for tomorrow. Well girl have a great nite and tomorrow.

[LasiRH]

Good Morning Morgan,

I will let sweets know my stats. I just get the points anyway because I was gone for so long. I am down 7 lbs now, which is good for me, I am pleased.

It is icy out but not as bad as it could have been. We still have our power and no trees down.

Gonna get some breakfast and start on the day.

See ya

[morgan980]

Hey there!
Glad that the weather wasn't too bad. People in Atlanta are in bad shape. I will send my stats to sweets also. What did you do about breakfast? I mad some mini quiches last weekend with broccoli, bacon and cheese to have in the am for breakfast. Hope that you have a great day. You okay, seem kinda down? Talk to ya soon.

[LasiRH]

I think I am kinda down. My fibromyalgia is bothering me today and my hubby and are cleaning house. It hurts to stand, bend, walk. I have to take breaks. I'm sure my being fat doesn't help. I will not be able to join that team I was posting on cause they are full. I emailed Sweets to see where we can land. Maybe the same place. I would like that.

Breakfast was great. I fixed 3 pcs of bacon, scrambled eggs with cheese (I usually eat 2), and a fried low carb wrap with butter (kinda like toast). I ate late, so that will probably be brunch.

It is kinda depressing not having any points to contribut other than the extras, cause I was gone. But I will look ahead with hope and promise to next month.

What do you think of us both joining Team 3???

[morgan980]

Lasi just so you know I had 155 points. I went over my carbs that took away 30 pts. I have increased them to 25.

[simplemaw]

Team 3 is full. It's Team 7 that only has 3 members. We post back and forth on each other's thread, so it's kind of confusing.

maw

[morgan980]

Hey girl, I am sorry that you are feeling bad today. I figured that something was wrong you aren't your usual peppy self! I hope that you feel better soon. Do you take any meds? Being overweight is so hard on the body, I know that is part of the reason my knees and hips give me such a fit! Just do what you can today and try to take it easy. I am sure the weather doesn't help. Don't worry about the points. You have had a lot to go through this month. BUT look at you go, you have lost 7 lbs! That is awesome! So you have lost a little infant! Together we have lost a toddler! We are doing better than we were before! We are exercising, drinking water, losing children , and trying to take care of ourselves! That is a great thing!!! I hope that you feel better soon. Bacon sounds good!

[LasiRH]

Sorry I am a bit deslixic (sp?) at times. I will check it out.

Morgan, I am proud of you and what you have accomplished. I am going to check out team 7.

[LasiRH]

Morgan,

I hope we can go to the same team. Any others that you know of needing 2? I just posted on 7 to see who they are and such. Thanks for the post, I appreciate it.

Come to think of it, I took no medicine yesterday. Guess I better go take it.

Later

[morgan980]

No I don't know about any other teams. I only talked to 7 and 3. They are awesome people, I love reading their posts. I am new to this whole arena so I don't know anyone. I guess we will see. Take your meds and feel better.