"All I Want For Christmas Challenge" week of July 31st!

07-31-2005, 08:45 AM

Hi everyone..and to another awesome week of exercise, clean eating and doing the BEST for ourselves!

This week, I'd like us all to look at what we are currently doing in terms of exercise and ask one question:

Am I seeing a difference? Is this working? oops

that's TWO questions, isn't it?

If you answer "Yes"..than great! keep on keeping on..but, if you are like me and had to answer "No" ..then it's time to shake it up a bit

There are many ways you can do this...increase the length and intensity of your cardio workouts..walk longer, faster and/or more often...strive to bring your 12 min mile run to 10 minutes...if you run on a basically flat route, run some hills...you get the picture

In terms of strength training, alter the type of workout you do with weights, structure it differently, and/or use heavier weights.

On another thread, I read a very good article about women and weightlifting I'll post the two links here for your perusal if lifting weights is your thing. It even has video clips of how to do the lift in the second section.

http://www.*****************/fun/berardi12.htm

http://www.*****************/fun/berardi13.htm

Now..on to clean eating! I challenge EVERYONE in this group to one week of PERFECTLY clean eating according to the stage of your plan you are at. Post your menus (with portions) , name the plan and stage, water intake and total carbs for the day (and list net too if that's what you count..sorry..never been a fan of the net carb idea..but that's just my opinion becasue I lose better counting total carbs..but I digress..lol

) IF you like fitday, that's an awesome way to keep track of everything. I'm sure there are other great ways too

I'd like to see at least one post EVERY day for this, k?

So I guess I should put my money where my mouth is and cough up my weekly goals right?

..ok..here goes!

My "Step it up" change for this month of August is to run at least 2 miles at least 6 days a week at a pace of 9 minutes per mile. As I'm off on vacation for most of the month of August, I will not have access to the gym facility I use so my strength portion will be abs and butt work EVERY day , 30 minutes minimum...I'm going to try the Janda sit-up mentioned in the links I gave too.

So, for this week:

Sunday: run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt
Monday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt
Tuesday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt
Wednesday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt
Thursday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt
Friday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt
Saturday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt

My clean eating goal is going to be a solid induction week with one addition..a small serving of some of the lower carb fruits three times a week. Plus 100 ounces of water each day

I made a really nice dessert last night..I'll have to estimate the amounts..I rarely measure anything

...in my small mini food processor (I'm a kitchen appliance junkie..have 4 different food processors Yikes!) I put some cream cheese 2 oz, some Da Vinci sf white chocolate syrup 1/4 cup? or to taste..blended these till smooth then added 2/3 cup heavy cream and processed until the consistancy of a mousse. Served with sliced strawberries (with splenda) it was delish!!!! it's rich so a small serving was enough

So to all I say one thing:

STEP IT UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love...Mandy
xoxoxo's

07-31-2005, 08:54 AM

Hmmm..no idea why those links have *'s in them

07-31-2005, 08:59 AM

OK..let's see what THIS does..lol

Weightlifting for women

What and how to lift

Cool! I just learned something new!

07-31-2005, 09:06 AM

click the link......turn your speakers WAY up.......

Shake your groove thang!

And DAAAAAAAAANCE!

It'll get your blood pumping for the day

07-31-2005, 09:07 AM

grr..that didn't work ..back to the drawing board *sigh*

HeatherNicola · 07-31-2005, 09:51 AM

Heres my exercise plan for this week.
Monday: Walk 10'000 steps
10x2 back strengthening exercises

Tuesday: Dance for an hour to VH1 Classic
10x2 crunches
basic flexibility exercises
10x2 back exercises

Wednesday: Take dog for long walk
10x2 back strengthening exercises
basic flexibility exercises
10x2 crunches

Thursday: Walk 10,000 steps
basic flexibility exercises
10x2 back exercises
10x2 crunches

Friday: Dance
Flexibility
back
crunches

Saturday: Walk
back
crunches
flexibility

Sunday: Slob out

07-31-2005, 09:58 AM

WTG HeatherNicola!!!!!!

Impoverished Writer · 07-31-2005, 02:57 PM

My plan is to get back to total woman 3x this week. I hope my back is up to it. And the hot weather has me feeling so weak all the time. I hope I can get it together soon, it's been a lousy month.

HeatherNicola · 07-31-2005, 03:29 PM

I think I now someone who needs not only a big

but also

and most of all a huge reality check! Patti I know that this has been a very tough month for you, but just look at what you have acheived since that 1st day of induction! Stand tall and proud, bad back permiting! I know that nothing can and will not defeat the fighter and survivor called Impoverished Writer, a woman I'm proud to call friend.

Nikki

07-31-2005, 04:40 PM

Now Dance!!!!!

Please work

07-31-2005, 04:40 PM

I give up! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Impoverished Writer · 07-31-2005, 04:45 PM

Thank you Nikki, that was so sweet.

07-31-2005, 05:07 PM

Today was my daughter's fifth birthday party with her two best friends..A tea party to beat all tea parties..A proper english afternoon tea at the century old Empress Hotel! And we had a ball!!!!!!!!!! I had the pleasure of the company of the three most beautiful little girls in Victoria

All dressed up in pink with flowers in their hair (seems Anastasia told them all to wear flowers..not jsut me..lol

) and off we went downtown...when they saw where we were going, my daughter remembered that when she was younger we had taken her there to see the queen so from then on, they referred to the hotel as the queen's palace..lol The area they set up the tea is in the grand lobby of the Empress..a huge and very elegant room. There is a pianist playing wonderful classical music on a large grand piano in the center of the room. The host , upon hearing it was Ana's birthday, was absolutely wonderful...really rolled out the red carpet, so to speak . The girls drank 7 up from crystal wine glasses..lol ( the host said it had to be special if the girls didn't like regular tea..lol) and then the assortment of goodies they brought us was astounding..unfortunately, the fresh fruit and cream and some of the sandwich fillings was about as good as it got for me..but oh well..all in the name of this woe, right? So anyway..at one point the pianist speaks for the first time to announce he's going to play something very special for a very special young lady..and launches into "Happy Birthday"..lol and the host brings out a special dessert for Ana with a birthday condle in it..it was very sweet. So..when the girls have eaten their fill of teeny tiny sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, eclairs, shortbread, truffles, fruit tarts, lemon tarts, etc etc...I told them I had one more surprise for them..a horse drawn carriage ride through the city!!! Their eyes just about bugged out of their heads..lol..so we went in search of a 'golden horse'..lol..and actually, as luck would have it, the first carriage we encounter has a 'golden' horse...we later find out his name is hugh..lol..and off we go for our ride. All the way, the girls are waving to people on the sidewalk and doing their 'royal waves'..lol...it was fun. We stopped for a freshly squeezed lemonade in the harbour and then it was time to head home. All in all, it was a great time.

Here is a picture of the the type of carriage we rode in..they are very popular year round here in Victoria.

It was an expensive day..but a memorable one

I'm popping into chat for a bit..cya there maybe

Melly · 07-31-2005, 05:25 PM

Just saying hello.....hasn't been a very good weekend......WOE is on target but emotions got out of hand......from out of the blue it hit and hit HARD.......I will post more later......not up to it now

07-31-2005, 05:33 PM

I hope you are OK Melly

If you need someone to talk to, you have my number girlfriend

07-31-2005, 05:41 PM

Hahahah..out of the mouth of babes...my daughter jsut came up to me and told me she's broken her foot so she needs a 'crotch'

HeatherNicola · 08-01-2005, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Melly

Just saying hello.....hasn't been a very good weekend......WOE is on target but emotions got out of hand......from out of the blue it hit and hit HARD.......I will post more later......not up to it now

08-01-2005, 08:23 AM

I'm sorry you had an emotional weekend babe, I'll throw in my fondest birthday wishes too. I owe you a big birthday kiss! And maybe some spankings <chuckle> Hope you get feeling better, you're a major babe and major babe's shouldn't get blue...

Camping went well, I was with a fellow low carber so except for two s'mores on Saturday night with the girls, we were right on plan. Saturday I got up and took the girls hiking... at 5 and 6 their legs are short but their energy is long... we went about 2 miles straight up a mountain and then along the top. We looked at all the different mushrooms that were out, got a little lost, then got back about an hour and a half later. Afterwards I went for a nice little 10K jog, the first jogging I'd done in three weeks (hanging head in shame). Then it was off to the pool to throw around said 5 and 6 year olds for awhile... I was pretty exhausted that night!

Mandy, what an incredibly special birthday you gave your daughter, she'll cherish that memory her whole life! My daughter's birthday is in two weeks, I need to get thinking about what to do for her and with her. The queen stables her horses here in Lexington, maybe we can go up and see them to keep in line with the princess theme!

OK you other elves, I'm seeing a whole lotta nothin' out there so far this week! I know, it's early... but get in here and post! Talk to you soon...

Dano

HeatherNicola · 08-01-2005, 02:09 PM

I think I'm going to have to review my step count! Doing no more than my normal daily routine I've clocked up 16,594 from 8 o'clock this morning until now 9 o'clock this evening. Now before anyone asks my step counter is a good one not for example one of those given out at Macdonalds! Stayed on my eating plan today even with a trip to Macdonalds. Zoe had her fish finger happy meal and I shared a quarter pounder meal with my mother in law, I ate the burger minus the bun, she had the fries and Zoe polished off the bun itself and for my drink I had a bottle of mineral water.

Nikki

08-01-2005, 06:06 PM

Sounds like you had a great day! Good for staying on plan at McDonalds too!

I didn't realize until i read this last post of yours that you are in the UK..whereabouts are you? My family is all in Berkshire. While I haven't been back to Britain since '92, I love it there..wish I had seen more.

Mandy

08-01-2005, 07:41 PM

And I DO mean copied...pretty much WORD for WORD!!!! Well..actually is IS word for word..LOL..someone who joined our challenge initially has done this...quite unbelievable...well...you know what they say...Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery...Hahahahahaha..but I do wish them lots of luck..we all deserve to succeed..no matter HOW we do it, right?

Here is the link Wanna be us!

Mandy

goalinsight · 08-01-2005, 10:02 PM

Melly - belated birthday wishes girl! Hope it was great.
Mandy - daughter's b-day sounds great! Will work on the email again.
Sorry I have not been here I guess I am depressed....cannot seem to lose and TOM is here and I can barely walk from computer to the bathroom due to my arthritis. Family camp is in 3 weeks and if I cannot walk there is no way I can drive the 8 hours - can't lift my right leg to hit the brakes - or walk from the cabin to the dining hall or the bathroom.
Hubby had his 50th b-day so I am also feeling old....must be the arthritis, husband's age and in the nursing home combination.
Water fine
eating on plan
excercise sucks
coconut oil is nasty
and I have not lost either inches or pounds.
and my attitude needs adjusting...
Sherry

goalinsight · 08-01-2005, 10:04 PM

BTW TT congrats on the sucessful househunting!!
and Horsenutt keep your chin up...it will be soooo fine when you all get it done!
Sherry

08-01-2005, 10:08 PM

Never forget we love you Sherry..and we are all here for you!

justmarvi · 08-01-2005, 10:15 PM

Hi Mandy and Challengers,

Thanks for dropping by our copy-cat Christmas Challenge and it really is that guys, we've always said it was.

I thought you knew we loved it and wanted to incorporate it into the forum. On your very first day I posted:

Quote:

Originally Posted by justmarvi

I think you guys rock, this challenge is such an excellent idea, do you mind if I do a notation and quote about it in the South Beach Forum?

Good luck to all!

Marva

Anyway, thanks for the support and good wishes, we do think you're tops and hope you aren't offended by us wanting to be like you!

Thanks,

Marva

08-02-2005, 08:35 AM

Happy Tuesday!

I laughed when I saw this !

I fought the carbs but the carbs won

Mandy

HeatherNicola · 08-02-2005, 09:13 AM

Big news! I'm going to be a Great Aunt! Now how do great aunts act? Should I purchase a zimmer frame and start drinking sherry?

goalinsight · 08-02-2005, 09:39 AM

Thanks Mandy for posting the ridiculous card and song! WOW! My children thought it was really funny....made us all smile and laugh a bit.
Water good.
Trying a new coconut oil recipe today.
Excercise from the chair again!
Meals on plan.
Working on my attitude

Sherry

sinny · 08-02-2005, 10:47 AM

Hi guys

Back from a long weekend off.

Melly Happy belated Birthday

Love Ya Girl

Hope you are feeling better.

Wow some one wants to be like us.............COOL

07-31-2005, 08:45 AM	#1
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	"All I Want For Christmas Challenge" week of July 31st! Hi everyone..and to another awesome week of exercise, clean eating and doing the BEST for ourselves! This week, I'd like us all to look at what we are currently doing in terms of exercise and ask one question: Am I seeing a difference? Is this working? oops that's TWO questions, isn't it? If you answer "Yes"..than great! keep on keeping on..but, if you are like me and had to answer "No" ..then it's time to shake it up a bit There are many ways you can do this...increase the length and intensity of your cardio workouts..walk longer, faster and/or more often...strive to bring your 12 min mile run to 10 minutes...if you run on a basically flat route, run some hills...you get the picture In terms of strength training, alter the type of workout you do with weights, structure it differently, and/or use heavier weights. On another thread, I read a very good article about women and weightlifting I'll post the two links here for your perusal if lifting weights is your thing. It even has video clips of how to do the lift in the second section. http://www.***************/fun/berardi12.htm http://www.***************/fun/berardi13.htm Now..on to clean eating! I challenge EVERYONE in this group to one week of PERFECTLY clean eating according to the stage of your plan you are at. Post your menus (with portions) , name the plan and stage, water intake and total carbs for the day (and list net too if that's what you count..sorry..never been a fan of the net carb idea..but that's just my opinion becasue I lose better counting total carbs..but I digress..lol ) IF you like fitday, that's an awesome way to keep track of everything. I'm sure there are other great ways too I'd like to see at least one post EVERY day for this, k? So I guess I should put my money where my mouth is and cough up my weekly goals right? ..ok..here goes! My "Step it up" change for this month of August is to run at least 2 miles at least 6 days a week at a pace of 9 minutes per mile. As I'm off on vacation for most of the month of August, I will not have access to the gym facility I use so my strength portion will be abs and butt work EVERY day , 30 minutes minimum...I'm going to try the Janda sit-up mentioned in the links I gave too. So, for this week: Sunday: run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt Monday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt Tuesday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt Wednesday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt Thursday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt Friday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt Saturday:run 2 miles (9 min/mile) 30 minutes abs/butt My clean eating goal is going to be a solid induction week with one addition..a small serving of some of the lower carb fruits three times a week. Plus 100 ounces of water each day I made a really nice dessert last night..I'll have to estimate the amounts..I rarely measure anything ...in my small mini food processor (I'm a kitchen appliance junkie..have 4 different food processors Yikes!) I put some cream cheese 2 oz, some Da Vinci sf white chocolate syrup 1/4 cup? or to taste..blended these till smooth then added 2/3 cup heavy cream and processed until the consistancy of a mousse. Served with sliced strawberries (with splenda) it was delish!!!! it's rich so a small serving was enough So to all I say one thing: STEP IT UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love...Mandy xoxoxo's

07-31-2005, 08:54 AM	#2
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	Hmmm..no idea why those links have 's in them Last edited by MandyDee : 07-31-2005 at 09:00 AM.*

07-31-2005, 09:06 AM	#4
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	When you read this post...... click the link......turn your speakers WAY up....... Shake your groove thang! And DAAAAAAAAANCE! It'll get your blood pumping for the day Last edited by MandyDee : 07-31-2005 at 09:17 AM.

07-31-2005, 04:40 PM	#10
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	One more try ( I got instruction this time...lol) Now Dance!!!!! Please work

07-31-2005, 05:07 PM	#13
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	Well..Cinderella is back from the ball...lol Today was my daughter's fifth birthday party with her two best friends..A tea party to beat all tea parties..A proper english afternoon tea at the century old Empress Hotel! And we had a ball!!!!!!!!!! I had the pleasure of the company of the three most beautiful little girls in Victoria All dressed up in pink with flowers in their hair (seems Anastasia told them all to wear flowers..not jsut me..lol ) and off we went downtown...when they saw where we were going, my daughter remembered that when she was younger we had taken her there to see the queen so from then on, they referred to the hotel as the queen's palace..lol The area they set up the tea is in the grand lobby of the Empress..a huge and very elegant room. There is a pianist playing wonderful classical music on a large grand piano in the center of the room. The host , upon hearing it was Ana's birthday, was absolutely wonderful...really rolled out the red carpet, so to speak . The girls drank 7 up from crystal wine glasses..lol ( the host said it had to be special if the girls didn't like regular tea..lol) and then the assortment of goodies they brought us was astounding..unfortunately, the fresh fruit and cream and some of the sandwich fillings was about as good as it got for me..but oh well..all in the name of this woe, right? So anyway..at one point the pianist speaks for the first time to announce he's going to play something very special for a very special young lady..and launches into "Happy Birthday"..lol and the host brings out a special dessert for Ana with a birthday condle in it..it was very sweet. So..when the girls have eaten their fill of teeny tiny sandwiches, scones with strawberry jam and clotted cream, eclairs, shortbread, truffles, fruit tarts, lemon tarts, etc etc...I told them I had one more surprise for them..a horse drawn carriage ride through the city!!! Their eyes just about bugged out of their heads..lol..so we went in search of a 'golden horse'..lol..and actually, as luck would have it, the first carriage we encounter has a 'golden' horse...we later find out his name is hugh..lol..and off we go for our ride. All the way, the girls are waving to people on the sidewalk and doing their 'royal waves'..lol...it was fun. We stopped for a freshly squeezed lemonade in the harbour and then it was time to head home. All in all, it was a great time. Here is a picture of the the type of carriage we rode in..they are very popular year round here in Victoria. It was an expensive day..but a memorable one I'm popping into chat for a bit..cya there maybe

07-31-2005, 08:59 AM	#3
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	OK..let's see what THIS does..lol Weightlifting for women What and how to lift Cool! I just learned something new!

07-31-2005, 09:07 AM	#5
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	grr..that didn't work ..back to the drawing board sigh

07-31-2005, 09:51 AM	#6
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	Heres my exercise plan for this week. Monday: Walk 10'000 steps 10x2 back strengthening exercises Tuesday: Dance for an hour to VH1 Classic 10x2 crunches basic flexibility exercises 10x2 back exercises Wednesday: Take dog for long walk 10x2 back strengthening exercises basic flexibility exercises 10x2 crunches Thursday: Walk 10,000 steps basic flexibility exercises 10x2 back exercises 10x2 crunches Friday: Dance Flexibility back crunches Saturday: Walk back crunches flexibility Sunday: Slob out

07-31-2005, 09:58 AM	#7
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	WTG HeatherNicola!!!!!!

07-31-2005, 02:57 PM	#8
Impoverished Writer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west coast USA Posts: 834 Gallery: Impoverished Writer Stats: 339/223/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: July 12, 2004	My plan is to get back to total woman 3x this week. I hope my back is up to it. And the hot weather has me feeling so weak all the time. I hope I can get it together soon, it's been a lousy month.

07-31-2005, 03:29 PM	#9
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	I think I now someone who needs not only a big but also and most of all a huge reality check! Patti I know that this has been a very tough month for you, but just look at what you have acheived since that 1st day of induction! Stand tall and proud, bad back permiting! I know that nothing can and will not defeat the fighter and survivor called Impoverished Writer, a woman I'm proud to call friend. Nikki

07-31-2005, 04:45 PM	#12
Impoverished Writer Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: west coast USA Posts: 834 Gallery: Impoverished Writer Stats: 339/223/140 WOE: Atkins OWL Start Date: July 12, 2004	Thank you Nikki, that was so sweet.

07-31-2005, 05:25 PM	#14
Melly Its all about me! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: La La Land Usually Posts: 6,782 Gallery: Melly Stats: CRAP!!/not there yet/comfortable WOE: WW - Core Start Date: June 9, 2003	Just saying hello.....hasn't been a very good weekend......WOE is on target but emotions got out of hand......from out of the blue it hit and hit HARD.......I will post more later......not up to it now

07-31-2005, 05:33 PM	#15
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	I hope you are OK Melly If you need someone to talk to, you have my number girlfriend

07-31-2005, 05:41 PM	#16
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	Hahahah..out of the mouth of babes...my daughter jsut came up to me and told me she's broken her foot so she needs a 'crotch'

08-01-2005, 08:23 AM	#18
Dano Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: Dano	Melly dear! I'm sorry you had an emotional weekend babe, I'll throw in my fondest birthday wishes too. I owe you a big birthday kiss! And maybe some spankings <chuckle> Hope you get feeling better, you're a major babe and major babe's shouldn't get blue... Camping went well, I was with a fellow low carber so except for two s'mores on Saturday night with the girls, we were right on plan. Saturday I got up and took the girls hiking... at 5 and 6 their legs are short but their energy is long... we went about 2 miles straight up a mountain and then along the top. We looked at all the different mushrooms that were out, got a little lost, then got back about an hour and a half later. Afterwards I went for a nice little 10K jog, the first jogging I'd done in three weeks (hanging head in shame). Then it was off to the pool to throw around said 5 and 6 year olds for awhile... I was pretty exhausted that night! Mandy, what an incredibly special birthday you gave your daughter, she'll cherish that memory her whole life! My daughter's birthday is in two weeks, I need to get thinking about what to do for her and with her. The queen stables her horses here in Lexington, maybe we can go up and see them to keep in line with the princess theme! OK you other elves, I'm seeing a whole lotta nothin' out there so far this week! I know, it's early... but get in here and post! Talk to you soon... Dano

08-01-2005, 02:09 PM	#19
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	I think I'm going to have to review my step count! Doing no more than my normal daily routine I've clocked up 16,594 from 8 o'clock this morning until now 9 o'clock this evening. Now before anyone asks my step counter is a good one not for example one of those given out at Macdonalds! Stayed on my eating plan today even with a trip to Macdonalds. Zoe had her fish finger happy meal and I shared a quarter pounder meal with my mother in law, I ate the burger minus the bun, she had the fries and Zoe polished off the bun itself and for my drink I had a bottle of mineral water. Nikki

08-01-2005, 06:06 PM	#20
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	YAY Nikki!!! Sounds like you had a great day! Good for staying on plan at McDonalds too! I didn't realize until i read this last post of yours that you are in the UK..whereabouts are you? My family is all in Berkshire. While I haven't been back to Britain since '92, I love it there..wish I had seen more. Mandy

08-01-2005, 07:41 PM	#21
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	Too funny! We've been copied gang!!!! And I DO mean copied...pretty much WORD for WORD!!!! Well..actually is IS word for word..LOL..someone who joined our challenge initially has done this...quite unbelievable...well...you know what they say...Mimicry is the sincerest form of flattery...Hahahahahaha..but I do wish them lots of luck..we all deserve to succeed..no matter HOW we do it, right? Here is the link Wanna be us! Mandy

08-01-2005, 10:02 PM	#22
goalinsight Formally known as longways2go Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: melting it all away... Posts: 831 Gallery: goalinsight Stats: 430+/297/170 WOE: Atkins/Kimmers Start Date: June 2005	Melly - belated birthday wishes girl! Hope it was great. Mandy - daughter's b-day sounds great! Will work on the email again. Sorry I have not been here I guess I am depressed....cannot seem to lose and TOM is here and I can barely walk from computer to the bathroom due to my arthritis. Family camp is in 3 weeks and if I cannot walk there is no way I can drive the 8 hours - can't lift my right leg to hit the brakes - or walk from the cabin to the dining hall or the bathroom. Hubby had his 50th b-day so I am also feeling old....must be the arthritis, husband's age and in the nursing home combination. Water fine eating on plan excercise sucks coconut oil is nasty and I have not lost either inches or pounds. and my attitude needs adjusting... Sherry

08-01-2005, 10:04 PM	#23
goalinsight Formally known as longways2go Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: melting it all away... Posts: 831 Gallery: goalinsight Stats: 430+/297/170 WOE: Atkins/Kimmers Start Date: June 2005	BTW TT congrats on the sucessful househunting!! and Horsenutt keep your chin up...it will be soooo fine when you all get it done! Sherry

08-01-2005, 10:08 PM	#24
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	Never forget we love you Sherry..and we are all here for you!

08-02-2005, 08:35 AM	#26
MandyDee Guest Posts: n/a Gallery: MandyDee	Good morning everyone Happy Tuesday! I laughed when I saw this ! I fought the carbs but the carbs won Mandy

08-02-2005, 09:13 AM	#27
HeatherNicola Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 987 Gallery: HeatherNicola Stats: size22/size18/size14 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 2005	Big news! I'm going to be a Great Aunt! Now how do great aunts act? Should I purchase a zimmer frame and start drinking sherry?

08-02-2005, 09:39 AM	#28
goalinsight Formally known as longways2go Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: melting it all away... Posts: 831 Gallery: goalinsight Stats: 430+/297/170 WOE: Atkins/Kimmers Start Date: June 2005	Thanks Mandy for posting the ridiculous card and song! WOW! My children thought it was really funny....made us all smile and laugh a bit. Water good. Trying a new coconut oil recipe today. Excercise from the chair again! Meals on plan. Working on my attitude Sherry

08-02-2005, 10:47 AM	#29
sinny MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: upstate NY Posts: 1,113 Gallery: sinny WOE: atkins Start Date: 11/14/2004	Hi guys Back from a long weekend off. Melly Happy belated Birthday Love Ya Girl Hope you are feeling better. Wow some one wants to be like us.............COOL