Oh sure Paula, ya take Kate's word for it but not mine!!

Seriously though, the paper towel analogy, I love it! I have never heard that either! And I think it is a very accurate way of describing it ! So don't despair girl you will get there!

As for those who have not noticed, I certainly hope you're not expecting those munchkins in school to be the observant ones of your weight-loss. I recommend going out with some girlfriends in the near future, I imagine they may say something. Plus besides, some people are very careful to mention weight around others, as it could be one thing that easily offends someone. So maybe that is why people aren't speaking up. Just another perspective for you!

Oh and you HAVE to check out biggest loser. It is SO motivating!!

Now Dana, you know I listen to you above everyone! LOL! And no I'm not counting on the little ones to tell me... just surprised friends or family haven't really come right out and said anything... but maybe you're right, they just don't want to say, "My, you're not looking as fat as you used to!"

Hehe!! Paula, you know we are both our own worst enemies girl!!

Good morning sunshine!

Hope you are having a wonderful day Paula. And if I am lucky I'll catch you online to harrass today! I am sure you are doing great. I am crossing my fingers that you don't get hit with any of those nasty munchy cravings today!

by the way, when I weighed myself this morning, I so desperately wanted to call you and tell you my good news (chk out the ticker!) but I figured since it was 6am my time you might not love a call that early!!

Hope your day is equaly as gratifying!! Keep on truckin!

That is so awesome Dana! Congrats and HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

I got up and did my cardio this morning. Feeling really positive right now... just keeping the whole "paper towel analogy" in the front of my head. I think I really am to the bottom half of the roll where the weight loss is going to really start showing and I can't wait to get there!
Plus I've already surpassed my weight loss goal for the week (I'm at 150) and JOSH COMES HOME TONIGHT so what don't I have to be happy about right!?

Oh yeah, I want to give a special "shout out" to NewLeaf for "sponsoring" me through a tough craving yesterday. I went shopping and was so tempted to eat bad things, that I felt like a recovering alcoholic in a liquor store! LOL! Anyway, she "talked me in off the ledge" and I am truly greatful! THANKS DANA!!!

Haha! You are more than welcome Paula!! Trust me, I've been on that ledge so many times and I am sure there will be moments in the future for me too! You've been a great support to me, so I am more than delighted to return the favor. Plus you have come so far, I don't want to see you slip now!

Oh yes you have plenty to be happy with! For one thing you did your morning cardio, and from all the cleaning you told me about today, you have probably burned a plenty more calories too! Well deserving of your "family night"!! Enjoy it and Josh's company!

LMAO!!! You're hilarious!

I need to get some phone numbers, so i can call some life lines when I'm about ready to fall off that ledge we all know so well. I'm glad to see NewLeaf helped you through that one. Too cute.

Paula girl!!! I missed chatting with you yesterday afternoon, but luckily I had FH and my co-workers occupying me with some surprise birthday fun!

I hope you are having a great day and had a nice evening with the family. Did you guys do "family night" ? Mm.. popcorn and reeses sound SO yummy right now. lol!!

MJ: Hey girl you can bug me any time, I love being the life-line!! Cause goodness knows I need the favor returned at times!

glad to hear newleaf was there for you! i know how that is, and cravings KILL! newleaf, you saved her from certain distruction!

keep up the awesome work, paula, you are transforming as you read this!

Hello all! Well, last night was great!! We had a wonderful family night and it was so nice to have Josh home! Plus, even after eating popcorn and reese's, I still weighed the same this morning (I expected it to show a little water weight from all the salt)! And when Josh came home he said, "You've lost weight this week, I can tell." Now, I don't know if he was just being supportive but I loved it anyway!

Got up and did my cardio this morning and I'm feeling great!

Man, I love the support I get from this board... you ladies are all awesome!

Good job Josh! Glad he noticed, and glad he was smart and actually TOLD you he noticed! Good for him! I hate it if we have to ask, and then ya get a "oh, yeah, sure" as an afterthought.
ptttt...

I tell you what, your going at a really great pace, and you made me realize I need to step up my intensity on the workouts. you are perfectly on track!

Thanks Kate! My intensity isn't really that much though... I'm only doing 20 minutes of morning cardio right now.

That's all Paula? must be the chasing with your kids too that helps! Gosh girl and all your muscle, must be helping burn off that fat!!

I don't know... I figure I'll have to do more the closer I get to my goal but if I can lose weight just doing 20 now, why do more! LOL!