Today I got up before the kids which helps The house wasn't destroyed since I've been trying to maintain a bit at a time and it's adding up. I had a bananna with some natural peanut butter, 2 eggs and an orange and I drank one container of water. I did my taebo tape and then some yoga on tv. Now that the kids are up and won't freak over where I am I'm going to go mow the grass!

By Cat on Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 09:46 am:

You go, Girl! lol It's nice when the day starts well, isn't it? Have fun mowing (better you than me! lol). I work today and then I'm off until next Thursday (my mom's visiting and I wanted some time to spend with her without kiddos). I have a belly dancing class tonight (should be fun!). I tweaked my wrist at karate last night, so thankfully I won't need it so much at class tonight. Actually, I probably won't need it (for working out, anyway--I'll need my wrist!) until next Monday night so it'll have some time to rest. We're headed out in a few minutes to take Randy to football practice and then to the store real quick before the next kid gets here for bbq sauce. Bbq chicken in the crockpot for dinner tonight. Yum! It's good even without the bun (for those that can't have gluten or are watching carbs).

Have a great day!

By Enchens on Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 11:24 am:

WTG, Rayelle!

Cat, is this your first belly dancing class? You will have soooo much fun. I hope you love it as much as I do!

Today, I have an eye appt and then the kiddos and I are going out for a picnic lunch at the park. I plan on getting my exercise there. lol

Debbie, how are you doing today?

By Happynerdmom on Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 11:35 am:

Sorry I haven't been posting! I've been away and busy lately. I have been good about getting to the gym pretty much every day, and I've been really trying to watch what I eat. Since the end of May, I've lost almost 5 pounds, which I guess is good, but it seems like I should have lost more, LOL!! I must say though, I've lost some inches in my waist, which is the whole point for me. I need to get back into my size 10 shorts and pants from last summer before our cruise in 30 days. I wasn't able to come even close to buttoning them before, now I can just barely button them with some effort, but they don't really fit yet, kwim? Four more weeks...

Sounds like you guys are doing great!! I would love to try a belly dancing class. It sounds like so much fun.

By Cat on Thursday, July 3, 2008 - 12:43 pm:

Yep, this will be my first class. The gym I belong to (really it's a wellness center, not a gym) has dance every Thursday night. I've been in a writing class and we're off this week, and then finish next week. I'm looking forward to the dance classes. He changes the style every couple months or so. Should be fun.

By Debbie on Friday, July 4, 2008 - 12:04 am:

Way to go everyone!!!

I exercised again today. I am just focusing on that. I am not concentrating too much on food. I have gone almost 3 weeks without candy, which is a BIG thing for me.

By Rayelle on Friday, July 4, 2008 - 11:56 am:

Cat your classes sound like so much fun! I did pretty good overall yesterday, no boredom binges. There's a big long story and an accompaning list of reasons why I don't really drive. That's going to be changing soon and being able to get out more will definitely help that.

Dh has a short workday today so we're probably doing something with the kids. I don't think there will be any bbq food to tempt me this holiday lol!

By Cat on Friday, July 4, 2008 - 01:54 pm:

The belly dancing class was fun! He said not to be surprised if our obliques are sore today. lol I can't go next week, but I'll be there the week after! There were only three of us in the class, plus the instructor. He said I did really well for it being the first time I'd even done it. I got rhythm--that helps.

Great job yesterday, Debbie! Keep up the AWESOME work!

I'm glad you didn't have any boredom binges yesterday, Rayelle! You're doing great!

I hope everyone has a safe, happy and HEALTHY 4th! We're not doing much today, but we're having friends over tomorrow for a bbq. I'll do fine as long as I load up on salad and watch my portion sizes.