I got new sneakers so hopefully on Monday (after I've broken them in today and tomorrow) it'll help my walking. Today my shin splints didn't hurt to bad...I actually got up to 3.2 for 2 or 3 (ok 2) minutes. I also did 50 crunches. I can't wait to have a flat stomach!!!

Good job with the exercise! How is your husband doing?

Hubby is doing well. He worked with the trainer for the first time on Friday and walked for 25 minutes yesterday. He's also been writing down all the foods he eats so I'm having high hopes. My gung-ho ness of last week is faltering a bit but this site and those crazy tickers are keeping me going.

Yesterday at dinner my hubby (John) was talking about how he's addicted to food. This is the first time that he's ever admit to me (or anyone I guess) that he doesn't just want a piece of cake, he wants the whole thing. Or if there's a plate of cookies that he wants them all and not just one. It was kind of scary to me because I don't really understand that mindset. I know that there was a point in time where I would eat food just so John wouldn't eat 'my share' of it...and sometimes I still have to stop myself from doing that but I've mostly cured myself of thinking that he's going to eat all my food. I really don't know how to deal with his food addiction, does anyone know what I should do?

My goal for this week is to workout everyday except Sunday. Walk at least 8 miles on the treadmill (at a speed of 2.5 or more) and doing 500 sit-ups. I also can't wait for my new sports bra to come in...I ordered one that Oprah endorsed on her show, hopefully that'll keep the puppies locked and loaded.

Thanks for reading!

Hey kaitie, welcome to the site, and good luck with your weight loss and your husbands.

Mindless rant:

I guess I just don't get what all the fuss is about...people up in arms about ads showing healthy food and healthy bodies on a weight-loss forum. What else should we expect--cookies and chocolate cake? I actually think that the ads are helpfully...I want that skinny body. I want to see that they are real people and that I can have that too. Maybe I just don't get it...are these ads really enough to leave a forum? We see these 'skinny' images everyday...it's the reality of life--why should I be offended because at the moment I don't fit into the 'real life' body that I should have. I don't know.

I feel weird...all day actually. Maybe I'm getting sick. John's ticking me off...I try to ask the computer guy about his computer and he gets all snippy--dude I was freakin' trying to help you and you're gettin mad at me....screw you then. Freakin' jerk.

Hi Kaitie And Welcome To The Forum You Are So Close To Onederland! You Can Do This Girl I Know You Can Just Stay Focused And Never Give Up And You Will Have That Awsome Goal Of A Bodyy In No Time!

Oh And By The Way I Will Challenge You To The 500 But I Would Rather Crunches Hehehehe

I'll take your challenge! We both do our separate exercise and try to reach 500!

*cracks knuckles* I will crush you! Mwahaha (j/k)

Yeah for me!!! I did 2 miles---yes, 2 miles on the treadmill today at or above 2.8 and my shins didn't hurt one bit...I think it must have been my body protesting last week :-) I also did 100 sit-ups so yeah, now I can update my ticker!!!

Hi Katie, Congratulations on completing the 2 miles on the treadmill. Wow 100 situps!! I can only do crunches. By the way welcome to the forum.

Thanks a bunch! I guess I should mention that I'm using a sit-up machine at the gym...I never was one to get my behind on the ground

I'm using that fitday website that someone recommended and I really like it. Did you know that you can burn 35 calories for every half hour of cello playing? That's good news! (heehee) I also like that the site will tell you how many calories you're burning off in a day...so far my burned calories is far higher than my intake--which is good news. Yeah!!!

By the way....when do I loose my 'newbie' status?

I've become a fast fan of fitday as well... I'm amazed (if it's correct) just how many calories I burn while on my bike. It's become a great motivational tool for me.

Best of luck to you and your hubby!

Thank you....and you too!!!

Today was fine....did the same workout routine as yesterday only I did 1.25 miles instead of 2. I got this major foot cramp, I think it's cause I tied my shoes to tight!!! I'm still perplexed about this carb thing....everything has carbs in it except steak! I guess I'll figure it out someday. For the time being I'm completely obsessed with this forum and find myself here alot and I can't wait to move my ticker on Friday. Fitday is telling me that I'm doing the right things and that I'm burning way more calories than I'm eating so I should be spot on for some good results on Friday. If not I'll just cry--I'm working so hard! I haven't really had any chocolate or ice-cream cravings (yeah) but I did try to rationalize getting a pizza today and fitday stopped that dead cold. Do you know that there are over 1500 calories in a cheese pizza...that's crazy. No wonder I'm fat! It's blazing hot here, I really want to clean up the yard but it's just too freakin' hot....the weather guy is saying that it's still 99 freakin' degrees...and it's almost midnight! Well, off to read some Harry Potter.