Sounds like you are doing a good job. Keep it up.

I second that. you're doing great.

G

is only 1000 cals a day enough? Seems a little low, but I could be wrong.

Well let's see. I did well today. Yestaerday was rough in the evening. I came back from running starved and didn't make very good choices. I will definately work on that. I agree with Dabble that 100o calories was a little low. Here is the rund down for today so far:
B: one slice raisen toast with teaspoon of light cream cheese, coffee 180
S: Worked through, forgot to bring anything to work with me, need to remember that.
Lunch: Grilled chicken with lettuce, one tablespoon of dressing 250, 1/4 cheese stick 100 calories
Snack: one teaspoon of pb with two large pretzels 80calories, light yogurt 100 calories
D: spaghetti with two meatballs, homeade, lean meat and measured one serving of spaghetti 350
S: Planning on cheesestick. 100 calories

total: 1270

I will run tonight and lift in the morning.

I really need to plan better as I will be back to work (teach) in 12 days and my life will get crazy. My kids started back today, so I only have my little one at home. They had a blast, they are growing up too fast.

Thanks for the encouragement so far. I just need to keep focus.

That's what we're here for.

Doing well, sticking right around 1300 calories. Weighed myself today and I am at 136, down another pound. I am gradually getting where I want to be. I have lost a total of 8 pounds, 5lbs of which I have lost since starting my diary. I am rapidly approaching a very busy time for me and I plan to stay on track. Right now my goal is 128 lbs, which is what I weighed in my twenties. I am more concerned with how I look though, so I will likely change that goal and add some muscle later on. Off for my run.

Congrats on the weight loss.

You're doing really, really great!

Okay, I am so excited . I met a personal running goal. I ran 5 miles in 50 minutes WOOOHOOOO . I am so happy with that. The furthest I had ever run was 4 miles. I don't think I have ever persued running long enough to do this well. I realize it isn't that fast but I am so shocked I pulled it off. I run outside so the terrain varies. I actually clocked the mileage with my car just to be sure I had estimated the distance right. One half mile of this run is on a moderate grade hill and I made it up the hill and caught my time up on the way back. I can't believe I didn't kill myself lolol I am also doing well with my eating plan and I am very pleased with my progress. Started back to work today after my summer off on a very high note!

Congrats on the personal goal. It's the best feeling in the world.

Feeling tired yesterday and today. It is definately harder to cram things in right now. Food wise i blew it yesterday. Today is another day I guess, and I am doing a little better. However it is my dad's birthday and the cake isn't really the best choice, but as you all know I will have it anyway. Planning to lift tonight, ran yesterday.

Yesterday I ran 5 miles and it felt great. Nutrition wasn't the best this weekend, but Monday and Tuesday were much better. Hopefully things will settle down and it will be easier this wekk.
Missy

Okay, so I have survived my first week back to school. I have maintained my weight, but not lost anymore as I got a little off track. I only managed to exercise three days last week and my nutrition wasn't the best. Some of my weight could be fluid as I weighed myself two days ago and was at 134, so either I am retaining today or was dehydrated then, who knows. I currently weigh 136 lbs, which is what I weighed when classes started. I feel really bad that I have not progressed and it is no one's fault but my own. SO I guess it is off to another week and this time I will stay on track if it kills me.

I think the biggest thing I need is a new set of 6 week goals. I work better it that time frame, I guess it corresponds with Crisis Theory lol. When I get back tonight I will jot them down.

Good luck and let us know what you come up with.

Here is my plan for this week:
Sunday: Lower body -did it ;-)
Monday: Cardio
Tuesday Upper body
Wednesday: Cardio
Thursday Lower body
Friday: Cardio
Saturday: Day off, skating party for my twins.
Sunday: Upper body

I will stick to this if it kills me. Cardio is either running 5 miles, or various workout CD's.

Nutrition wise I'm going shopping today and I will make sure I have things for work. I forgot snacks last week, not good!