30 lbs Down!!!

Sorry, I didn't post last week.  Hard to decide what to say.  So last week i was down 27.8 lbs(so 10%).  Last night got on the scale and down 30lbs. 
So I finally found the new flavors of Crystal Light Energy at the store.  Grape is good, Citrus is awesome.  They have caffeine.  I like the flavor of these better than the Mio Energy, which has a bit of a medicine taste.  The only store i have found them at so far is Target.  http://www.kraftbrands.com/crystallight/pages/default.aspx#/energy

A friend at work has recommended Chia seeds.  Yes,  ch-ch-ch-chia, but not the kind you grow on a terra cotta head.  Aparently these seeds have many health benefits.  So I have bought the bag, but have yet to try them.  Anyone out there used these?  I'll let you know how they are.

Again thanks for all the support, it is appreciated and keeping me on track.  Haven't had one Girl Scout cookie yet, even though i have spent many hours in their company the last week.  First unloading the Manchester Truck, since getting orders to girl families, passing out Melissa's orders and a cookie booth over this past weekend.  Keith has been instructed to place two samoas in a bag for me when he opens the box.  I think i am better off not handling the open box myself. 

Any Hikers out there.  Want to get my family into a little hiking this summer.  We need to do healthy activities as a family.  I am also hoping to get a group of Girl Scouts together, this summer, to hike a portion of the Appalachian Trail.  One of the initiatives for the 100th Anniversary of Girl Scouting is the Great Girl Scout Hike, the goal being to have all parts of the Trail Hiked by Girl Scouts(current and alumnea) between March 12th and October 31st of this year.  I did speak with someone from the Appalachian Mountain Club at an event over the weekend, i got his card and he is going to get me some advice from their membership.  But i am open to suggestions.  Especially from those who have hiked with kids.  Mine are 4 and 7, so what are some good starting hikes, what gear do in need to get for them, any sources for used gear for kids?  Please share if you have any thoughts.