********Forever Foxes********

[manalu]

Happy Spring!!! It began 2 minutes ago!!

3 more days until Lauren's birthday!!



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[microChip]

Good morning foxes!

Checking in quick - I'm about to go do my elliptical morning workout. Had some sausage patties and an omelette this morning yummmmmmmmmm. I need more practice with the omlettes though so I don't make too much of a mess in the kitchen.

Back later - have a great day foxes!

- Chip

[Kimmi]

Hello all!
Happy Spring

I am doing well and staying on plan.Just wanted to pop in and say hello.

Chip- lol...I just mastered omlets myself. Everytime I would flip them they would make a mess,lol.

Wishing everyone an awsome day!

Kimmi

[pokemom]

Happy Spring Foxes!!!

I'm heading off to the gym as soon as I take a shower. I switched my routine up yesterday and am a big giant ache. Hopefully I'll be able to move tomorrow. I need to hit the gym today, tomorrow and Tuesday if I want to get in one more ab day before my birthday. I don't think it's going to help enough in the goal jeans department, but it can't hurt, either.

Nancy, how was church and Sunday School? Did you end up having snow? Thanks for keeping track of my birthday. It's Sloane's 20 month birthday today!

Chip, when you master the omelettes, lemme know what you do. I always end up with scrambles rather than omelettes.

Hey Kimmi, thanks for popping in.

Tarsha, I actually saw a bellydancing DVD at Ross for $5. I just NEVER have privacy at home and that's not something I want anyone to see me doing. Have fun with DDR. I need to start playing that again, too. I totally suck, but it's fun.

I hope everyone else is enjoying their weekend!

[tajuan]

Hi all,

I am lying in bed with an ice pack on a very swollen part of my leg because I wanted to play daredevil with my friend's kids. I keep my bike over their house and we went riding to their old school today. They have this very, very steep hill there that just calls to a person with a bike. So, I went down and the first couple of times it was really a blast. I guess I got over-confident because I decide to go and different more trickier route. Let's just say that I ended up going airborne! My front tire hit a huge, gigantic hole and I did a full 360 in the air. I landed on my back and I thought it was okay...until my bike landed right on top of me!

That's where most of my injuries came from. The landing was a clean landing...the bike falling on top of me wasn't. I don't know what part hit my leg but it hit it pretty hard and now the front of my leg looks like the size of my calves. Needless to say, I don't see working out tomorrow. I'm hoping the ice will bring the swelling down and I will be able to get back to practicing DDR.

Other than that, I had a great weekend!

Lauren-You should have bought the belly dancing video just to see what they do. Maybe it would have tempted you to use it... I have a co-worker who will be recording it for me along with a hip-hop dance work-out. Give Sloane a big hug for me for her 20 month birthday!

Chip-It looks like you and Lauren are going to have to take my place in the workout department. You're doing a wonderful job so far!

Nancy-How was SS class today? Did you get all the candy and cards made?

Kimmi-I'm glad WW is working for you. I honestly think I am going to have to eventually shop around for something different to put in my diet so I can start losing again.

Okay...I'm gone to change my ice pack...

[pokemom]

Tarsha, ouch!

[tajuan]

Thanks Lauren...I now know how those kids on the bikes do the 360s in the air...now I just need to practice on the landing...

[busymomX3]

Hey Gang!

Just checking in quick from Anchorage. Things are going great ~ the kids are having a blast. We've done lots of swimming, shopping, and Chuck E. Cheeseing. We'll be heading back home tomorrow.

Tarsha, be careful girl. I hope the leg gets to feeling better.

I'll have to catch up with personals when I get home, but I wanted to let you all know we're alive and well and I'm sticking to plan! Yahoo!

Talk to you soon,
Monica


Happy Spring!

[microChip]

Good morning foxes!!

Tarsha heal quickly! I hope you're not hurting too much today. Please don't come back to quickly and aggravate your injuries - be careful!

Lauren, I'm glad to see you kicking workout butt! If you're aching be careful on the exercise though. You moving again?

Monica great to see you checking in! Keep having fun and we'll see ya when ya get back!

Kimmi you may need to teach the rest of us 'bout those omelettes! The one I was making on Sunday - first flip was great, 2nd flip not so great. Saved most of it though. Keep staying on plan!

Nancy thanks for getting us going into spring! How's everything?


Ermm ... sorry I haven't posted a picture yet ... I took a few yesterday but none of 'em turned out good. I'll try to get a decent one taken tonight. I know broccolihead isn't what ya want to see.

I've been pretty good about water and exercise recently ... I still have to do more prep work on food although I got some done over the weekend. Also lost a couple more lbs. I'm now down to 309.2 ... I'm starting to itch to get under 300. I'd like to get that done before I head off to Vegas (which is about the same time as my one-year Atkinsversary), but if not that's ok.

Have a great day foxes!

- Chip

[pokemom]

Hey all--

It's a really good thing today is the day I work my legs, because my upper body is unhappy with me today. I think it's a combination of my workouts and sleeping funny. It's all worth it, though. I actually saw real scale movement this weekend and the 10s looked okay this morning. Of course, I was so busy yesterday that I only had one "real" meal, and shakes and bars for the others, so if I eat normally today, it might all just come right back.

Chip, what was wrong with the photo you were using? That one was pretty hot. And I'll be careful with the exercise.

Monica, sounds like you're having fun! And congratulations on sticking to plan while doing it. Of course, you're pretty good about that.

Tarsha, how's the leg today? Did you go see a doctor? Chip gave you some good advice. All I can say is, Ditto.

eta: It's my 8 month Atkinsversary today. I've lost 84 pounds and dropped 5 pants sizes. Scary.

[tina1973]

Hey Lauren...I didn't even realize it was our 8 month atkinsversary!! Wow...you're doing awesome! I have not done quite as good as you, but I'm still very amazed and very proud of my progress. 8 months ago I never dared to dream that I would lose 75 pounds in the upcoming months, but here I am. 75 pounds lighter and who knows how many pants sizes smaller!!Ugh...I still can't do the smileys...how annoying.

Tarsha...you better take care of yourself, girl. I guess if you're going to hurt yourself though, have fun doing it! It sounds like you were having fun until the bike decided to land ON you istead of under you. Hope your leg gets feeling better..wouldn't want to slow down our super fox.

Yes Chip....a pic would be nice. Much nicer than that darned broccoli...you're such a tease. Hey girls, here's a pic...NOT!
Don't worry you'll get to twoterville soon! I can't wait to celebrate with you. I hope I can do my smileys by then, because it will definetly call for some dancing and jumping smileys!!

Monica...SWIMMING????No fair!!! It's sleighriding here these days....

Hi Kimmi...hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

Hi Nancy, Kim, Sandy, Netta, and whoever else pops in!!!!

OMG...how could I almost forget my news???? MY Grandma's cancer is in remission!!!!!! Wooohooo!!! I cried when she told me. It scared me when they found that lump that they had to check last week, but it was just scar tissue and the cancer is GONE, GONE, GONE!!!!

[manalu]

Monday, Monday!! 2 days into spring and it snows! It looked like God put us in a snow globe and shook us up. It was the big fat snowflakes too, but it was pretty and all melted away. It did get to 48 today!


Lauren and Tarsha~I got your new avatars!! The belly dancing hula Foxes!!

Tarsha~are you trying to give a Momma Fox gray hair?? Keep this stuff up and I am coming down there!! One of my friends has DDR and we are going to start doing it on Saturday mornings. I can't wait!

Lauren~wooooohoooooo on your loss! What a great birthday gift you have given yourself, the gift of health! Any big birthday plans for you?


Chip~I found your new avatar!!!
Woooohooooo Chip you are almost in Twoterville!!! You are doing incredible, and in less than 1 year!! WOW!!

Monica~no spring break here yet. Though DS only has a 3 day week! Grrrrr!! Well I took Friday off anyway. Spring break is not until mid April.

Kim~how are you doing? I hear there was a shooting in a school in Red Lake, MN. Are you anywhere around there? I hope not. I am praying for those involved.

Kimmi~when can we all come by for omelette lessons? How much are the private lessons?

Tina~how's it going in your neck of the woods?

Neeta~where are you? How's it going with you?


Things went kind of crazy at Sunday school yesterday! The teens did make 32 lollipops, til my son ate one when I brought them home. They did not do so well on the cards, so they had to finish them at youth group last night. I will use the rest of the candy chips to make more lollipops, then we can hand out a bunch.

Any Easter plans for anyone? None for me....I miss the egg hunting days I need a Sloane in my life!!!

[manalu]

Just an FYI.....
I did 28 minutes on my gazelle. I went 2.08 miles (so a 13.46 mile)
I was super happy with my workout tonight.

[Kim in MN]

Hello Foxes!
Whew! I don't know where the last week has gone. I'm still fighting this crud -- now it's moved to my chest and I'm coughing like crazy. Pretty much have done nothing more than work and sleep in the last 8 days. Ugh.

I can't describe what's been going on at work. I've been writing training documentation all weekend long to begin training a team of people on a project tomorrow. I think the documentation is complete -- I'm not a technical writer and had to detail many technical aspects so that people who've never done something can proficiently complete the project. The project deals with removing personal information for individuals requesting opt-out from our public records databases. When I left on Friday I had over 700 requests received in 2 weeks. I can't imagine what's come in since then. I've got a meeting with head of security (ex-FBI agent) who wants to discuss how I'm protecting the information received. On Friday, our Facilities group built me a "closet" to keep a secure fax machine for the federal judiciary to send me their information -- there are 3 keys to the "room" and I have 1. Out of 6,000 people at our location, I've always been able to "blend" in -- now I'm way too visible! NOT my comfort zone. Oh well, things will eventually settle down.

Sorry to say my WOE has not been 100% on plan. Mainly due to my being sick and not having the energy to worry about what I'm eating. Also, being under way too much stress at work hasn't helped either. I'm determined to get things under control -- just isn't happening right now. My goal is to get through the week -- that's all I can do right now. I'm not eating crazy off plan -- more like grabbing a bowl of soup for lunch or eating a sandwich ordered for me at work and the wrap wasn't low carb -- things like that.

Kids are on Spring Break this week. I had off today to run around to dental appointments, etc. I'm bringing them to my sister's house tomorrow afterwork for an overnight with the cousins. I'm hoping for a quiet night once I get back home tomorrow.

Sorry for being MIA for so long -- I've just been so consumed with work that I haven't had the desire to touch the computer. That, and I've been dropping into bed as soon as dinner is over and homework was done last week. But, that will change soon.

Hope everyone is good -- I haven't gone back and read last week's posts, just trying to keep up with this week.

~Kim

[Kim in MN]

Sorry Nancy -- didn't answer your question.
Red Lake is about 230 miles north of the Twin Cities where I am. It's a horrible thing that happened today. It's been difficult to explain to my kids. It's difficult for me to understand, much less have to explain it to children.

Prayers going out to all of the families affected.

[pokemom]

Hi all,

I was feeling lazy tonight, so I decided to make tuna helper for the kids and I have nothing to eat myself. Hmmm... Hmmm... Hmmm... maybe I'll just eat a bar for dinner. Looks like it's about time to restock the freezer.

Woo Hoo Nancy! It sounds like you're really getting back into the exercise.

Kim, I hope things ease up at work soon. Enjoy your night without the kids.

Tina, that is excellent news about your Grandma! And happy Atkinsversary!You definitely should be proud of your accomplishment.

I hope everyone else is doing okay!

[tajuan]

Hi all,

I'm sorry I have been MIA today...I haven't really had time to post like I usually do. The leg is doing great! I think the ice did the trick. It's still a little swollen but I can walk on it. I didn't think I needed to go to the doctor. But when I showered this morning, I realized my leg wasn't the only place that was bruised...I ache all over. But guess what I did tonight??? Come on, guess???

I probably should have rested but the gym was calling my name...I heard it. After about 10 minutes of step class, my leg felt a lot better and I was able to continue. I also did some weightlifting and I did 50 floors on the stair climber. Then I came home and practice some DDR. My calves are really sore...that DDR ain't no joke! So, either I must not have been as hurt as I suspected or I'm just a raving lunatic who can't get enough of the gym...I'll let you guys decide.

Nancy-Thanks for my new Avatar! My co-worker recorded a bellydancing program. I probably won't get a chance to look at it until I get back from Memphis. That's my Easter plans by the way. I'm leaving on Wednesday and won't be back until Monday. I don't know if I will have internet access. I think you will love DDR! It's really fun and pretty addictive so watch out!

Monica-Thanks for checking in! I know you and the girls had a wonderful time in Anchorage. It amazes me how you are able to stay on plan every time you go out of town. That's when I am the weakest...If Mom fixes Easter dinner, I know I am eating...how often do I get to eat my Mom's cooking???

Lauren-Okay Lauren, I'm the hula girl with the blue bra... Now if I can only get her shape... How are you sleeping funny? I pictured you in some kind of pose all night. Do you know how when you wear jeans for a little while they tend to stretch? This is what I am doing to my size 10s...I'm wearing them around the house trying to stretch them enough so that I can wear them comfortable...I think it's working.

Tina-I did have fun doing the hill and I will probably do it again. Now I know which route to take. I can't remember the day I started Atkins but if I was to celebrate it would probably be in May. You have made tremondous progress...don't underestimate that! You should post a pic of you at your highest weight and a current pic of you now and you will see the difference and treat yourself to a lc dinner!

Chip-I don't think I was as hurt as I thought I was...probably more my ego. I am having so much trouble finding someone to play racquetball with me...I'm going to try it by myself...then maybe someone will take pity on me and try to teach me the ropes...at least I hope. You are doing great and I have no doubt that you will be in twoterville real soon. Make sure you let us know so we can throw a party in the Fox Den!

Kim-From the description of what you have told us you do at your job, you sound like a secret agent and you're working on some top secret thing. I do hope work slows down for you so you can get well! Rest is the key, Kim! That will make the crud go away.

[pokemom]

Tarsha, I am very familiar with the jeans-stretching phenomenon. That's why I'm trying mine on every day

Nancy, I forgot to mention that I currently have no major Easter plans, other than baskets and eggs and such.

Besides Tarsha, who gets mom-food, are you all staying on plan for Easter? I've been so tempted to cheat lately that I'm toying with the idea of having a high-carb Easter to get it out of my system. We'll see.

[NuttyNeeta]

Work is super crazy, we have 440 attendees going to this trade show and I've a TON of stuff to do before April 8th. Our meeting is April 12 - 15 but I don't have to be there until the 13th. Arizona.. here I come!! Always wanted to go there Needless to say, I cant post like I want too.. but you are all in my thoughts. Especially our Foxy guy! Oh lala!!

[busymomX3]

Hello EVERYONE!

Wow, it feels good to be home! (meaning home with my Fox family....I could gladly live in Anchorage because there's so much more to do up there)

We had a great long weekend. The kids are all wore out and grumpy today, but that's to be expected with all the activities we did. It's bright and sunny here, so I may boot them outside for a while after lunch.

Pokemom, 85 pounds in 8 months? My gosh, that is incredible! How in the world did you accomplish those kinds of results? I am down 85 in 12 months, so you should feel pretty darn proud of it. Was this your first try at Atkins? Did you stay under 20 carbs the whole time? I'm amazed at that progress.....tell us what you've been doing. Tomorrow is your b/d.....YAHOO!

Tarsha, I'm glad the leg is doing better. Nothing slows you down, does it? You're amazing too.....When you get good at those bike stunts, you'll have to take a video for us. I'd love to see your tricks. Love the new avatar! So, tell me more about DDR....what kind of mat do I need? It sounds like so much fun and something the girls and I would really get in to. We have a PS2....what else do I have to do? Can you come up here and get me started?

Neeta, great to hear from you. I hope work doesn't get too insane for you....between you, Kim, and Chip, I'm thinking it would be safer for me to become a professional student. I'm scared to go to work and have a real job! Take care and check in when you can. Good luck with the trade show. Arizona sounds like lots of fun. Pack your sunscreen. Do your kids get to go?

Kim, you poor girl....yikes, your job sounds scary. I hope you make the big bucks with all that responsibility! I hope you can get over the crud too. Yucko. Worked like that AND sick?
Feel better soon and check in when you can. Take care and enjoy that quiet evening. I'm jealous of that one! A few of our close friends are on vacation for Spring Break, so I actually don't have a house full like usual. And my kids are bored! They are way too used to having 24/7 entertainment. Grrrr.....

Nancy, WAY TO GO! Awesome job on the gazelle! Have you done your stats lately? Is the scale cooperating with you yet? How come you keep getting all the snow? Ours is melting like crazy! Doesn't make sense! Your Spring Break sounds late....when do the kids get out of school? We're out on May 26th for summer. My last day of class is April 26th, so it's starting to feel like the home stretch now. Yahoo! Your lollipops sounds yummy! Do you use the colored melting chips or are you making hard candy suckers?

Tina, congrats to you TOO on the 75 pounds gone already! You guys really amaze me......I'm so happy for your Grandma. That's awesome! I can't imagine how relieved you are. Is it Spring Break in your neck of the woods? How are your kids? I agree with Tarsha, you should post some pics for us. I think it's been since Christmas if I remember correctly......

In fact, aren't we ALL posting pics this weekend?

Chip, that goes for you too. At least give us back the photo you had on there a couple of weeks ago....there was nothing wrong with it. In fact, I can't imagine a bad picture of you. You're being too hard on yourself (again). Quit that, would ya? You'll be under 300 in NO time at all, I just know it. And it's gonna be a Low Carb party like no other. I can hardly wait! Make sure you keep us posted. Take care, pal.

Kimmi, omelettes.....Yummy, yummy. That's about the only way I'll eat eggs. I love omelettes, although they are a pain to make and keep in one piece. I make them for dinners sometimes and I'm lucky to have three of the five turn out like they should. The kids got me a microwave omelette maker for my b/d last year and I still haven't tried it. I should do that....maybe tonight. I'll let you all know if it works. How is WW going? Your progress is amazing.

Well, now that we're home, I have a serious mountain of laundry to get after. Yuck. My goal for Spring Break (besides school work) is to weed through the kids rooms and pull out stuff for a garage sale. Their rooms are getting way too crowded and since I went a little overboard on Spring clothes shopping in Anchorage, I need to make room in their closets.

I also found several new shirts for myself. My Godsister gave me FIVE pairs of her size 14 pants that she doesn't wear anymore (she was either sick of them or she's more of a size 12 now), so I was more than thrilled to get them. And amazingly enough, three of them actually fit me. What a nice feeling! (Of course, they are used and slightly stretched, but who cares...the tag says 14) So, a new Spring wardrobe for me too. Lots of fun!

I did stick to plan while up there, but I ate too much. We ate out a lot and my portions were a lot bigger than what I'm used to. I also bought a big can of Macadamia nuts at Costco during a weak moment (all those little sample stands were making me way too hungry), so I got into the nuts. Bad, bad Monica. I need to lock up the can so I can stay out of it. They are way too addicting. I didn't weigh in this morning. I'm scared to. So, I'm going to wait and weigh in on Saturday to document my ONE YEAR anniversary on Atkin's. I'm really excited.

And I plan on posting pics with one of my new outfits on. So, the rest of you need to follow suit. I think we need some before/after's on here. It will be the Fox Family progress pic gallery. Who knows who we might inspire. So how about it guys? Will you post pics with me?

Pretty please?

Ok, well since I've written a book, I better get started on the laundry. I'll be checking back later.......

Monica

[tajuan]

Originally posted by busymomX3
Can you come up here and get me started?

Oh how I wish I could come and get you started...

You just need the game and 2 dance pads. I got it as a packaged deal on Ebay...I don't know if you do ebay or not. Other than that, I'm not sure where else you can get it.

The Fox Family photo gallery sounds like a great idea! I will definitely take pics this weekend.

[busymomX3]

Thanks Tarsha.......is this it?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...179765627&rd=1

What's a good price?

Looks like fun! And do I do Ebay? Ha, ha, ha, ha...... You're talking to the Ebay QUEEN!

Monica

[manalu]

Happy Spring Here comes the snow again, tomorrow we are supposed to have 2-5 inches!! What the heck is going on? Who's job was it to tell the weather man???
Tropical Fox, I think it's your job!!! Get moving on that, will you?

Lauren and Tina~love the avatar!! You guys are two funny!!
Happy Birthday Eve Lauren!!!

Well I am going to keep it short. I have to do the dishes, go pick up a prescription and get on my gazelle again. I am trying to keep my miles under 14 minutes, so we'll see tonight. I can't wait to try the DDR!! I think I need a head start though, I am not too coordinated.

Did a pot roast in the crock pot today, no veggies, just meat. I made broccoli salad and had pot roast with it for dinner.

Talk to you all later! to all