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WEIGH IN DAY!!! Wow, congrats to those who had a great week! Eliana and mnh1983, 3 lbs is awesome!! And sunstarsmoon, 5.5 lbs is just amazing!! I had a pretty good week too -- I lost 2.5 lbs, but I also finally broke a barrier for me (you know, one of those "10" barriers). And Natasha, 1 lb is still great -- better not to gain. Congrats to you too, Cindy! And to those who didn't have such a great week -- no worries, this is only week 1! There is lots of time to catch up. Looking forward to receiving all of your e-mails. If anyone would still like to join in the non-competitive group, it's still not too late. Happy Friday!

Quote: Originally Posted by JessicaANDJermaine Hi Ladies, Unfortunately I won't be able to make it . I have been sick for the last week and a half with a bad cold and a really bad cough finally I went back to my doctor yesterday and I'm on antibiotics and a puffer for my cough. I leave for my wedding 2 weeks tommorow and because I have been sick i have been so exhausted and I feel like I am so behind....I'm going to stay in tommorow night and get some much needed R&R So sorry guys!!! Jessica Oh no, I hope you feel better soon! At least you have two weeks to kick this bug before your wedding. Rest up, and I can't wait to hear all about your wedding when you get back!

Slight complication for me.... a friend of ours decided last minute to have a surprise birthday get together for his wife tomorrow night. I have to leave at about 8:30 or so to get there in time for the surprise. I hope they don't take too long to seat us so that I can grab a bite! Sorry for the short visit for me, but I still want to come and see everyone! See you all tomorrow.

I keep trolling the January 2011 thread here... and since we have a few February brides, I thought we could start our own thread. So who is getting married in the DR February, 2011? What have you done so far? I'm getting married February 3rd at the Majestic Colonial. We booked our ceremony with the resort, our photographer, videographer, DJ, and Pastor Rick York. We sent our STD's out on valentines day, and we plan to send invitations out in June with all of the travel information. Currently shopping around different rates with TA's and getting excited to look at dresses next weekend! What about everyone else? I know lots of brides have done tons more already...

60 minute moksha yoga class today

Quote: Originally Posted by elifrigo Hello Girls! I just found a great article on "How to Alleviate Water Retention During Your Period" I hate everymonth when I weight myself and I'm 5lbs heavier due to my period. Hopefully this will help! How to Alleviate Water Retention During Your Period | eHow.com Thanks for that Eliana! I don't know if I could ever abstain from caffeine.... but otherwise some great tips. Quote: Originally Posted by LadyTrunck Thanks Eliana! I swear I'm that girl that get's like 5 lbs added during the period. So does anyone ever come home from work and is just SO tired that you go straight to nap? I did that last night, napped from about 530-800 and when I woke up had NO energy to workout or even really eat... I feel great today, so I know I'm not getting sick... this seems to happen once a month or so. Sleep habits are consistent- no extra stress at work. IDK! OMG I've been pretty good since I finished university, but my FI is a huuuuge napper. It's so tempting to just cuddle up with him for an hour after work. But then it gets late and by the time I work out and everything, we don't have dinner until after 9PM (which I'm sure isn't good). And then we can't sleep, so we're up until after 1AM and then tired the next day... it's a vicious cycle that I'm trying to avoid. As for a tempting food to give up, I'm going to have to say chocolate. So far I've been awesomely good since Monday! Quote: Originally Posted by nsbride2010 My guilty pleasure is fast food: McDonald's, Wendy's, KFC, etc. I love it all! I will go all next week without any of it (since I usually allow it once per week). I'm under a lot of stress right now, my grandfather is extremely sick and isn't expected to make it past the weekend. I'm sure it is going to reflect on the scale tomorrow, as stress always does! So sorry to hear that Natasha. Our collective thoughts are with you!

Attention Toronto/Mississauga area brides: Bridal & Beyond is having a Maggie trunk sale! I am so excited Wedding Dresses Bridesmaid Dresses Bridal Gowns Toronto wedding dress

Quote: Originally Posted by Cindy* Thanks Eliana, if I don't find it used, I am tempted to try one of those knock off sites. Hey Cindy, it might be worth checking out the trunk sale -- I just called the store and apparently they will also be selling some dresses off the rack. Wedding Dresses Bridesmaid Dresses Bridal Gowns Toronto wedding dress

Quote: Originally Posted by jennypenny23 Renee- I just realized our weddings are the same week!! wooohooo!!! ;o) Wooo-hooo, nice! Too bad we'll be in different countries, otherwise we could grab a celebratory drink together!

30 min treadmill, 30 min elliptical, 100 crunches. Back to yoga tomorrow

Quote: Originally Posted by bikegirl Woohoo, glad to hear! Did you check Majestic's site or an external vendor? I just started checking itravel2000, selloffvacations, etc. Looks like the prices are pretty much the same. Still shopping around for group rates with TA's! I'm just excited that the actual prices are out and not just estimates now

Can you still do your hair curly after getting this treatment? I mean with a blowdryer, diffuser, or curling iron? It would be nice to still do it curly sometimes without all the frizz...

Great job so far, ladies! I just had salad for lunch and now I think I'll go for a little walk. Oh, and I just got an e-mail about a Maggie Sottero trunk show in Toronto next weekend, so I may look at dresses a little sooner than I was planning. Yikes! I have 10 days!

Looks like the rates are starting to come out for February 2011! I can book online now for the Majestic Colonial (January 29 - February 5) for $1389 + $329 taxes. Not so bad... but I'm hoping the group rates will be better.

Quote: Originally Posted by pamphilia i think this is a pretty old list, i am not on this one...but i will update! Yeah, I think there are a few now. I will update and add mine too! APRIL 2010 livinlife - April 20th, 2010 tiggerulz - April 20th, 2010 liujessicam - April 22nd, 2010 QCbride-April 28th, 2010 MAY 2010 lara&mike - May 3 2010 JessicaANDJermaine - May 11 2010 Nicoleswrld - May 13, 2010 CnC - May 14, 2010 Littleone77 - May 17, 2010 MexicoBeachBride2010 - May 18, 2010 Crystal&Matt2010 - May 19, 2010 ali0284- May 26, 2010 JUNE 2010 Vallarta_2009 - June 2, 2010 JULY 2010 Jenny K-W (Jenn and Dave) July 20, 2010 Jefiner - Majestic Colonial, July 21, 2010 Bronz & Brian- Majestic Elegance, July 24, 2010 Maigan & Brad - Majestic Elegance, July 26, 2010 Mel4983 - Majestic Colonial, July 27, 2010 SEPTEMBER 2010 TheEND903-Majestic Colonial Sept 3, 2010 OCTOBER 2010 Regine - Majestic Elegance, Oct 9th, 2010 Michele L - Majestic Colonial, Oct 19th, 2010 NOVEMBER 2010 Rhiannonbs - Majestic elegance, November 27th, 2010 JANUARY 2011 pamphilia - Majestic Colonial - January 27th FEBRUARY 2011 Oryx - Majestic Colonial, February 3, 2011 VBVB- Majestic Colonial, February 25, 2011

I was feeling kind of tired today and the weather was so nice, I started thinking about skipping yoga. But then I thought NO! I have to go! So I gathered all my energy and dragged my butt to yoga. I got there 15min early but when I went to sign in, they said the class was FULL! This is the first time I have seen this happen... I feel so disappointed and bleh now. Oh well, maybe tomorrow.

Very nice! Love your engagement photos too. Great idea.

Quote: Originally Posted by carly I have a consult set up for Thursday! Super excited about that! So Carly, how did your consult go?

Quote: Originally Posted by elifrigo Today is has been very hard for me... I was doing ok this morning, but this afternoon I "had" to eat two pieces of chocolate.. I feel like such a looser.. I didn't need to eat them, but I did anyways... I feel like I failed already... horrible. Hey elifrigo, two pieces of chocolate won't kill you, but feeling like a loser might -- don't let the guilt get to you. Every moment is another opportunity to start over. Quote: Originally Posted by ali.jeff2011 Is it too late to get in on Season 9 of BDW biggest loser?? It's not too late to start in the non-competitive group -- welcome! Please see the details on the first page of this thread. You can e-mail your pictures to [email protected]. Quote: Originally Posted by stachr Well the coworker who put together the pizza and cake thing just came to me and said "Is there something wrong?". I was like no, i'm fine. She says "well you're not having pizza or cake tomorrow". I was replied with "Listen, I'm getting married on the beach in November, I dont need to say anything else" haha that was the end of story. I hope I don't give in and have any. You know what I do when I eat bad and Im feeling horrible. I go home and exercise it off. Kudos to you for resisting the temptation! I know that I would have to remove myself from the situation as well. And that reminds me of that FitBitch blog: FitBitch. It's pretty funny, if you haven't seen it. That girl is always dodging unhealthy coworkers and their junk food, lol.

Quote: Originally Posted by LadyTrunck This is pretty much my plan too- but throwing in a couple of pilates DVDs, walking the dog, extra ab work. I would do hot yoga if I could find someone to pay for me! haha! I know, it is pricey! But I still have a valid student card, so that gets me 20% off at my local Moksha yoga studio. Otherwise I could not afford it. Quote: Originally Posted by Sapphire723 PS I'm still hankering for Papa Johns... but now I want some goat cheese on it. Or some California Pizza Kitchen. Does anyone else have really bad food commercial hungers? Like when you see it on a commercial and you want it REALLY badly? It's so bad for me that I can see a glimpse of it while I FF through commercials and I still want to eat it. I don't have cable, so luckily I do not have this problem! But I work in a very multicultural area with so many temptations.... sushi, dim sum, indian, thai... the choices are endless. I opted for a grilled chicken salad today... somehow. And LOL about the rule of thumb!

Hey bahiabride2010, I was wondering if you wouldn't mind bringing one of your OOT bags? They are adorable! I might look into that Toronto vendor you mentioned. And also the mugs. Thanks!

Quote: Originally Posted by Vallarta_2009 I work out with a trainer once a week and we do circuit training that involves kick boxing and karate. It's awesome! If you're like me and carry your weight in your hips and butt then check out kick boxing. It really tones your derriere! Oh that is totally me... all hips, butt, and thighs! Maybe I will try this in the future. For now I'm doing hot yoga 2-3 times per week, and then cardio and some sporadic free weights at the gym in my condo. Trying to work out at least 4x per week.

Good morning! I don't think we have Papa John's here in Canada -- thanks for the clarification. And I'm glad I don't have that extra temptation! I love pizza... especially the kind with chicken and goat cheese.... mmmmm. I was a little slow to start on the weekend, but I was so super good yesterday... protein shake for breakfast, salad + tuna, yogurt for lunch, grilled chicken and veggies for dinner. I've also worked out Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday... so far so good! I'm going to go to hot yoga again today. Thanks for posting that article LeAnne -- that is so true about toxic guilt.

Quote: Originally Posted by kickass_kanadian Majestic Colonial/HDC Photo/Pastor York Review Hi everyone! I finally have a few minutes to write a quick review of my wedding at the Majestic Colonial on Thursday April 8th, 2010.... Congrats! Glad to hear everything went so well. I'm not too worried about Sandra or the actual wedding, it's just these crazy little extra costs that keep springing up everywhere. I'm not gonna stress about it though. It seems like a lot of hotels are nickle and diming these days but hopefully it's all worth it in the end.

Quote: Originally Posted by Tifany So I popped online because the fiance ordered Papa John's but won't allow me to have any. Then I scroll to the bottom of this page and there's a Papa John's ad. Seriously? LOL Not sure what Papa John's is.... but stay strong!