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smileLisa 
12:59am
I am very happy to have an old DS friend back on here. Ashlyellen is her screenname and she is a doll. I am so proud of her for getting back on track and re-joining the group. Let's welcome her with open arms and lots of support. 
My back is still bothering me. I am pretty sure that I pinched a nerve, which means that I NEED to not run for a while while it heals.
In the meantime, I am still going to work out just not running. Elliptical, weight lifting, pool here I come!!
I just wanted tell all of my friends great job with sticking with this weight loss/life change fight. It is not easy and sometimes not fun at ALL, but the important part is that in the end, we are taking care of our bodies and taking control of our lives by making those daily choices day after day. You guys are amazing and should be totally proud of your success and progress. 
I love you all!
The countdown begins!!
4 days until...
*my birthday
*Emily & Docc's weigh in!
6 days until...
*Kathy's super awesome 5k run!
I am happy to report that yesterday was week #6 of maintaining. I weighed in at 137 and I am feeling really great about my maintaining streak. It can be challenging, but I am learning to find that balance that my body needs in order to maintain. Yay!
SUNDAY'S FOOD
Meal #1
venti white chocolate mocha frappuchino light w/energy (285)
Meal #2
dad's oatmeal with fresh strawberries and blueberries- yum!! (670)
low carb monster (20)
Meal #3
alternative bagel (110)
1.5 tbsp lowfat cream cheese (45)
1/2 cup egg whites, scrambled (50)
4 oz lowfat cottage cheese (80)
small romaine salad (with broccoli, carrots, corn) and light italian dressing (85)
Meal #4
I was feeling like something sweet so I had some oatmeal with chocolate chips inside hehe (550)
TOTAL= 1,845
No Sunday workout as planned
Sunday's Water
102 ounces total
UPDATED GOALS
Drink 100+ oz water daily
Progress 25%
days (#)
50
water (ounce)
102
Encouragements: 28
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Maintain weight loss 1yr!
Progress 5%
Weight (Lbs)
137
weeks (#)
6
Encouragements: 44
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Comments
Lookin good!! Sorry to hear your back is still bothering you. I'm sure you will be back out running in no time! :-)
Jaime1313
Hope the back improves quickly. Thanks for the shout-out in the journal you're the best! You are rocking maintenance Lisa! Go birthday girl go!!! Thanks for connecting Ashlyellen and I she does seem really nice. Always great to meet cool people here. Thanks for everything hope you have a great Monday! (((HUGS)))
Emily75
Woo hoo on maintaining!!!!! You are doing so great! That stinks about your back :( I hope it gets feeling better soon!
sweetcyndi
I LOVE YOU LISA!! Great job maintaining and finding the balance to do it. Even with oatmeal and chocolate chips :). I'm glad youre allowing yourself some yummy treats without any guilt. So speaking of yummy treats, no fro yo for almost 7 days! Kick that craving's butt girl! Take care of your back, are you icing or heating it? That was really the best thing I could do when I injured my back, besides resting it. I hope you had a happy monday love. I love you!
ashlyellen
I LOVE YOU LISA!! Great job maintaining and finding the balance to do it. Even with oatmeal and chocolate chips :). I'm glad youre allowing yourself some yummy treats without any guilt. So speaking of yummy treats, no fro yo for almost 7 days! Kick that craving's butt girl! Take care of your back, are you icing or heating it? That was really the best thing I could do when I injured my back, besides resting it. I hope you had a happy monday love. I love you!
ashlyellen
umm... i guess im paying you back for getting button happy.. sorry! haha
ashlyellen
I knew you would figure out the maintaining thing- what a great feeling to feel in control again. So, you challenged yourself to a week with no frozen yogurt-IMPRESSIVE!! Are you going to celebrate by treating yourself??? Yum. Only one place in all Des MOines has frozen yogurt. I miss that when I lived in Tempe AZ there was a place on every corner- I swear! Well, sounds like ya got a game plan to rest your back-I am assuming the eliptical and other stuff does not make it hurt, right?? Well, I am SO happy for you- you are in a great place! Love and hugs!
Docc
GLAD YOU FIGURED OUT WHAT YOUR BODY NEEDS AND WANTS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN, THAT IS TOUGH AND I'M DEALING WITH THAT NOW. HOPE YOU FEEL BETTER AND GET IN A GREAT WORKOUT EVEN WITH NO RUNNING, I'M SURE YOU WILL BE FINE. THANKS AGAIN FOR THINKING OF ME AND MY 5K, GETTING EXCITED AND KNOW I WILL DO GREAT. GOOD FEELING AND PROUD OF MYSELF FOR DOING THIS. NO PICS THOUGH, DARN IT! VERY HAPPY FOR YOU ALSO, KEEP IT UP!
KACKY
You are just such an inspiration to so many people on here. Thank you for being you and showing the support that so many of us need. (((HUGS)))
wymama
Nice job! Sorry to hear about your back, but great job finding alternate ways to workout! How exciting that your b-day is coming up, can't wait to see this cake!
NCFroggy