Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Healthy you Challenge- Update

Hey there...
Since scale junkie changed the rules- I'm back in the game... woo woo woo....I've committedd to checking everyone's blog that posts a comment on mine (to be honest- I think is slightly rude when you post comments on blogs and you never see them visit yours) ANYWAYS...support is great in whatever form it takes...I will also be randomly checkin various blogs VIA mr linky.... when the chance arrises- it may take me all week but I'm gonna do it

This week has been difficult- I just couldn't get it together foodwise, yesterday my TOM arrived which sorta explained the weird cravings, back pain, thirst....anyways I'm pretty sure I'll be up at my meeting tomorrow night (wed WI) but I'll posta bout that later.....I'm committed to a strick program this upcoming week- I REALLY need to win the mini-challege with my husband (we set up a valentines challenge since Jan- currently I"m winning however if he actually tries he could probably kick my butt)

I'm heading off to my hometown tonight to visit a friend who is here from Australia...getting sick and have a big day at work- actually I may not even make it back in time for my meeting we'll see it has been snowing all night- the drive could be treaterous

Take Care all and have a Healthy WEEK!!

9 comments:

Carolyn said...

My lord... the difference in your face blows me away! Really inspirational! Sometimes I can see a diff, sometimes I can't. I guess I never really realized how large I was when I was big... so I kinda feel l ike this is how i've always been!
I'm sorry you're sick chickie! But I"m super glad that you're taking care of yourself. Be careful on those roads, and keep chuggin'!

HappyBlogChick said...

Holy guacamole, look at those pictures! Wow! You're looking great!

Hooray for you for not letting one difficult week get you down - good for you for being committed to being healthy and on-track this week.

I'm sorry you're not feeling well - hope you're doing better soon.

Carol said...

I just found your blog through Mr. Linky. What struck me right away was your picture and what a big difference there is. How much have you lost? You've obviously done a wonderful job!!! Good for you! :)

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Linds said...

Thanks for the comment! I'm going to have to check out the St. Johns Wart. Hope your cold is feeling better, and that your night with your friend goes well! Nothing better than catching up with a friend that you haven't seen in a while!!

Take care!

Heather said...

glad you are back in the challenge! TOM sucks...always makes me feel icky too. enjoy your visit with your friend.

Hanlie said...

I'm so glad you're back in the game! And doing well! Good for you!

Drive safely, enjoy visiting with your friend and have a great week!

Diana Swallow said...

YAY!! I'm so happy you decided to stay!

The photos of your face are just incredible!!

I really think this new system is going to work out for the best for everyone!

Swizzlepop said...

Yay, you stayed. I totally agree on commenting to others who comment. I try and do the same. I even have my google reader categorized that way so that I know how I need to vistit before others. Yea, I'm a little anal and OCD about that kind of stuff. Hope you made it to your meeting.

pointing the weigh said...

I agree with you about posting on folks blogs and not getting any support, encouragment comments in return, afterall I thought that was what blogging was all about.

I had a bit of a barny with someone about this not so long ago but this person was just so pig headed and unreasonable, a horrible woman...enough said about that individual.

A mini challenge...FAB! Healthy competition didn't do anyone any harm eh?

Enjoy your time at your hometown.

Hugs x

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