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LoseForLife

11-05-2003, 08:49 AM

Hi all!

Jo, sorry I didn't post again for a while. I've been down with a really bad case of hayfever, with a touch of a cold or something, and been very tired.

Birthday was ok, but you know when you really look forward to something and then it doesn't quite pan out? well....

You've started your walking again - good for you!!! :cp: What's this diet you're on? Can't you eat fruit? Are you remembering your water? I found out recently that for people who don't drink enough water - ie. 5 glasses a day - they have a 50% higher chance of a heart attack! Anyway, hope it's going well, and good luck on your weigh in.

I'm 200 grams away from my first 5 kilos!!! I've been a bit off over the last week or so, but back to planning and recording tomorrow. I want to focus on my next 5 kilo loss. In all, I had 40 kilos to lose, which sounds really daunting. But WW encourage you to aim for 5 kilo losses and feel really good each time you reach a 5 kilo goal. And then Marc put it into a really cool perspective - I've lost one lot of 5 kilos, I've got 7 to go. When you put it like that, doesn't sound so bad!

I've been thinking about how I could track my loss. They suggest something tangible, like a bracelet, where you add beads each time you lose, or something like that. Well, I've got a big glass jar, and I've got rice. For each amount of weight I lose, I put a 10% equivalent into the jar. And I'm dyeing the rice, so end up with a really cool layering affect. And what's great is that when I get to goal weight, I'll have the jar as a really nice ornament for the house. Actually I'll have 2, because this jar won't fit it all - I'm going to put enough to equal half way goal, 20 kilos. :lol:

I'm sure you'd appreciate that Jo, considering your creative skills! Sounds like you've got your hands full with all the stuff you make. Good on you! Did you make a nice profit in the end? We're planning on having a garage sale soon, and I'm gonna chuck out everything old. Well, within reason anyway! I'm finally at a stage when I can't handle all the old stuff I've had for years. I want new and clean. A part of my total makeover I think!

Well, my eyelids are getting rather droopy, so I'll say goodnight.

Oh, went to aqua again today. Mum and Dad bought me a 10 visit pass for my birthday, which is really good.

Catcha soon.

Kermie, please drop in and say hi soon. Miss you! :)

Lynnebee

LoseForLife

11-06-2003, 08:37 AM

Good evening folks!

I've had a pretty good day today. It's still quite hard to feel totally motivated, but I'm pushing myself cos I really want a good loss this week.

I had my weigh in yesterday and gained 100 grams, 0.1 kilos, which is very minimal, and not too surprising. However, it's taken me a little further away from my first 5 kilo goal, which is a bit disappointing. However, I know this is not going to happen overnight, and I've got to be patient!

I knew I'd be doing canteen today, so quickly did my walk first thing this morning after dropping Josh off at school. I started volunteering at his school's canteen last week, and quite enjoy it. But usual me, going in there and start trying to improve the place! Josh loved being able to come and visit and go BEHIND the counter and check out all the action! hee hee

Food's been good, although I've just had a little of Marc's caramel slice. It's so torturous having all these biscuits and slices that he makes floating past. I even have to help roll biscuits out, and cut up slices. It is NOT helping the diet!!! But I've finally figured out 2 things - 1) make sure I'm not hungry when I do it - after lunch is a good time and 2) put some chewing gum in my mouth - less tempted to nibble!

Oh, the little things we do to try and avoid temptation! And if the craving is REALLY bad, then I had a small amount, and then get back to the chewies! :lol:

Hope everyone's having a good week....

Our lease officially expired today, and funnily enough that is GOOD news. Basically our landlord has been a total *** when it comes to repairs, and we ended up having to take him to court to get them done. So we were mega worried that he wouldn't renew our lease, which ended today, considering that we weren't exactly his favourite people. However, the property manager who sent him notice that the lease was due for renewal has assured us that this old guy has NO idea what's going on and hadn't done anything about it. So we found out that if the lease expires, it automatically goes to a periodic lease, which means it runs indefinitely, until he kicks us out, but to do so he'd have to give us 90 days notice, which is heaps of time to move. So basically, now that he hasn't done anything, we are here for a long time to come! YAY! We really didn't want to have to move again. I mean, we've finally found a place we're happy with until we can buy a place of our own....

Gosh I can crap on! :lol:

Better get some shut eye!
Night!!! :D

Grandma3

11-06-2003, 08:40 PM

Hey Lynne--caught up with you. Your doing great! Sounds like your motivatiion is:flame: on fire!! I'm doing really well this week. Yep--drinking plenty of water, walking and eating well all at once!! Been a long time since I could say that!!!! New month, new season and new motivation!! The diet I'm on now is called the South Beach Diet--I'm sure it will be in Australia soon if not already. Low fat, low carb. The first two weeks I can't have very many carbs and that includes all fruits, but after week 2 I can start adding them back slowly--week one is almost behind me and I can feel a weighloss in my clothes. Only going to weigh once a week--Sunday mornings. Keep your fingers crossed--a loss would sure keep me going:cb:
Why is Marc doing so much baking and cooking again? Is he working? Good news with the landlord. Hope you can stay put until your able to buy your own home. Did you get any vegis planted in your garden yet?? I did miss my garden this summer. Think we'll put in a few things at the lake next summer.
Gonna run--hubby is packing for his annual deer hunting trip with our son and I haven't eaten yet---can't let myself get too ravished or I'll Pig-out. Talk tomorrow.
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

11-08-2003, 08:10 AM

Hey how's everyone?

I'm sitting on the puter enjoying some "me" time. Marc's watching the rugby - he's a huge fanatic, being from New Zealand, where it's HUGE there. And I thought the Aussies were totally into their footy - nothing like the NZ's with their rugby, that's for sure! He's been pacing up and down with his beer yelling at the tv! It's hilarious! :D

Jo, glad to hear things are going so well! :cp: I haven't heard of that diet yet. Glad it's working out for you! Good luck on your weigh in! Just remember that the losses won't necessarily be immediate, and not always huge. Any loss is a good loss! And even if you don't see anything in the first week, hang in there! Your clothes feeling looser is a sign in itself. Another really good way to see your loss is to measure, say once a month. Sometimes the centimeters lost is a better indicator than the scales!

Marc's last job didn't work out, and he's pretty fed up with all the idiots in the hospitality industry, and because no one will give him a break elsewhere, he's decided to have a break. Cooking from home will give us a good income boost. Hopefully we'll finally get ourselves off the poverty line!

Now that we know we can stay we can start planting veggies. We didn't want to do anything in case we had to move. I've sprayed the area with weed killer, so it's now ready to be turned and cultivated. It's so nice to know that we don't have to move again. Buying a house is a long way off yet, but once our debts are under control, then we might be able to consider it. In South Australia, the government have created a new scheme to help new home buyers, by supplying a $7000 new home owners grant. And a lot of companies are giving really good deals where you get to keep that grant to put towards your own costs, rather that having to use it to cover fees etc. I think it will be available for quite a while yet, which would really help. However, we might move to New Zealand at the end of next year, in which case the whole house buying business might be put on hold even longer. Who knows!?

One of my best friends got married today. But I didn't bust my points too much. Munched on a few nibbles, like meatballs, spring rolls and mini quiches. Problem was the wedding was at 1pm, so couldn't have lunch before we went, so was STARVING by the time they had the reception, which was in a garden. Kisten looked gorgeous. She's normally one for dark clothes such as jeans and jumpers, so it was quite amazing seeing her in a white wedding dress! I got quite teary! :lol: Reminded me of my own wedding, which seems like yesterday, not almost 2 years ago!

Jo, the comment that your husband is going deer hunting really struck me. We don't have that here. Over here we farm deer, but it's fairly new. People hunt for kangaroos, rabbits and foxes. It's funny how the kangaroo gets hunted, considering it's one of our national emblems! Admittedly, I don't like the idea of animals being hunted, although I know it's what man has being doing since the dawn of time! I reckon if it wasn't for the fact I was raised on roast lamb and beef, I'd be a vegetarian. I reckon Josh will be. It's always been a battle getting him to eat meat. He has the same sensitivity to animals that I do.

I'm gonna go play some puter games.

Hope everyone's having a good weekend!

I wonder how Kermie is?

Lynne

Grandma3

11-08-2003, 12:33 PM

Lynne--what kind of cooking is Marc doing from home?? Sounds interesting. We have a local lady here who started doing meals for busy people a few years ago and it has really taken off. She cooks 7 meals--complete--freezes the part that needs freezing. Packs the rest in microwavable dishes and delivers them and puts them away with instructions as to which extra goes with each meal--bread, salad , desserts etc. She has been featured on the tv a few times and the business has gotten so big she has had to hire several more people to help her--cooks, packers, delivery people. I also have several friends who do catering--from their homes. That is a pretty good way to go also--except your working like crazy the day before the event and then idle the rest of the week--most weddings etc are on Saturdays--so they might be catering two or more on a Sat.--thats a lot of food to get cooked and safely stored until serving time! My friends that do the catering got started by word of mouth so there wasn't a startup few so to speak--they did it for this friend who recommended them to that friend etc.
My diet is going pretty good. I did let a few un-wise choices slip thru my mouth this week--but not many. Wish I hadn't though. It's like starting over getting rid of the sugar and carb cravings. They say it takes anywhere from 2 hrs. to 48 hours to get your body re-adjusted. Mine is definealty in the 48 hour range:(

Hubby and son have been hunting together forever. Deer are not farmed here--their in the wild. There are a few farms sprouting up for deer and elks to sell to restraunts ect. but it is still pretty odd. I have never eaten lamb--a lot of Americans do but I never have--they look too cute and cuddly too me. I prefer chicken or fish. But also eat my share of pork and beef. Hubby also hunts grouse and pheasants. Both game birds. I like both of them too--they taste pretty much like poultry--a cross between a chicken and turkey. Do you have many turkeys in Australia??? We have wild turkeys here--but most are farm raised.
Ok--by all my food talk today I guess you can tell I haven't eaten breakfast yet. I was checking my E-mail early so I can hit the shopping mall. I want to get my CHristmas shopping started early and my oldest grandson was supposed to mail me his wish list and one from his younger brother and sisters. Two of the grandchildren also have birthdays in early Dec. so it looks like a pretty big cash outflow for me:eek: However--no list apppearing yet in my mail so I may relax a few more hours and then get going. Reading a great mystery--stayed up half the night trying to finish it--still have a few chapters to go--my eyes gave out before the ending:( I love to read but it is addidictive--

Do you weigh on Saturdays? If so I hope you see success--it is a great moral boaster!! I'll weigh tomorrow. I'm doing this diet on my own--bought the book--not sure if it was available in the library yet--there is a lot of talk about it on the boards here--so I know its a safe one and a lot of people are having success. Iniatially you can expect a pretty good weight-loss 8-13 pounds the first two weeks, then it slows down to a healthy loss of a pound or so a week. My middle daughter is back at WW but I know she won't stick with it--already making excuses. She is having surgery soon for an esophagus problem--so she knows she will have to be on liquids for 2 wks after the surgery, then pureed for a while before returning to normal eating--so she has pretty much told herself she had better enjoy real food while she can--all of my sensible talk about look how much slimmer you can be before the surgery has fallen on deaf ears----
Have gotten a few jokes etc from Kermie in the last week or two but no real news. She leads a busy life these days. Really keeping busy since her Dave passed away--but she is still losing weight or mailntaining so I guess "busy" has its advantages--Kermie--if your reading this--let us know how TOPS is going--
Talk tomorrow.
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

11-10-2003, 07:52 AM

Jo, that lady you described doing the home cooking sounds like a weight loss program we've got here called Lite'N'Easy. Basically you order the meals you want based on the program they provide, and it gets delivered to you. Unfortunately it ends up quite expensive. For someone like myself, who's got such a tight budget, I don't have the money to blow my stardard budget just on those meals alone, let alone all the fresh fruit and veg, household goods etc. Marc is cooking slices such as brownie and caramel slice, biscuits etc. My mum is involved in a "hobby" shop that sells all homemade stuff, such as clothes, wallets, lamps, kids toys etc, and she provides cakes etc. Because at Christmas it gets quite busy, financially Marc can do quite well. This is only temporary, and he'll have to seriously start looking for another job after Christmas. What we'd like to do, which is just starting to become quite popular, is in-house catering. Where you go to someone's house and do the cooking for them when they've got people over. The ideal thing is that you could cater to each person's budget - if they don't have a lot of money, you could just cook the food and leave it for them to serve. However, as a person's budget increases you can start to do more for them - set up the table, serve the food, wash the dishes after, etc etc.

I've heard that it can take more that 48 hours to readjust, so you hang in there. Remember that you are eating in a way that is not "normal", but a chance to cleanse your body, so it is bound to be difficult. But hopefully it will show positive results!

We don't have grouse and stuff, but we do eat turkey at Christmas time. I think it gets farmed. We've got it in the shops, but it's not really in demand until Christmas. We have it with the roast pork as part of Christmas dinner. My favourite is my grandma's turkey soup! She's promised to pass down the recipe to me so I can make it in the future for the family. Problem is I might start making it all year round it's so nice! :lol:

This time of year is beginning to become rather full-on. I've just had my birthday, Josh is about to have his, then it's Christmas, then Marc's birthday in Jan, and Bec's in Feb!!!! My budget is begging for mercy! We've made a list of what we're getting everyone, and we're going to buy one present a week to space it out a bit more. Josh is asking for lots of Thomas the Tank Engine stuff. He's been a big fan for ages, but went off them for a while, but now he's fully into them again. Really good because it would be a shame for his set to go to waste, but difficult cos the stuff's so darn expensive! Luckily we don't have to worry about Bec too much this year - a couple of empty boxes in bright crinkly wrapping paper will do her! :D

Do you guys watch Queer Eye for the Straight Guy? It's hilarious! We just wish we had a team like that here. Our house, and my husband, could do with a makeover!!!! That's why I want this garage sale. I've decided "out with the old, and in with the not-so-old!" Because we're renting, we can't paint or anything, but we can at least have nice furniture!!! Part of the problem is the house is small, but we make do. We went and had a look at a few second-hand shops today to see how much stuff is. We want to buy a couple of wardrobes that we can put on either side of a chest of drawers. But most of the nicer wardrobes were at least $200 each. And drawers were sometimes more! But, we'll keep looking at see what we can find.... I just hate the fact that all our stuff is mismatched and was old and worn when I inherited or bought it nearly 10 years ago. You make do because you have to, but if I don't have a change, I'm gonna scream!

I LOVE reading. I don't get to do it as much as I used to, but when I was single and childless, I used to sometimes stay in bed all weekend and read read read. If I got into a really good book, I wouldn't stop reading until I finished. These days I have to contend myself with chapters at a time mostly. Everyone now and again I rebel and retreat to the bedroom for "time out"! ha ha

My weigh in is on Wednesday. This last week has been a bit up in the air, and I haven't kept track very well at all. It's so hard to keep motivated when you feel tired and headachy. But I DID go for my walk today, and even weight lifted my water bottle to tone my arms!

I'm off to bed. Bec had another bad night last night. Oh, I can't wait until she outgrows this!!!!!

Bye!

Grandma3

11-10-2003, 08:39 PM

Lynne--you mis-understod me--I didn't mean you should order meals--I meant it was something Marc could look at for a work from home idea. Glad to hear he's busy--even if it is seasonal. We have people who cook in your home too for parties etc.--thats a good way to go too.

Well I had a pretty good loss so far--6.5 pounds! Yea I'm doing a happy dance. Didn't have a great Sunday--got called to my daughters to babysit--her father-in-law passed away during the night and they had to go out of town--naturally she didn't have any of the foods in the house I was supposed to be eating--and I hit the floor running when she called--so no time to pack a few meals. Oh well--back to the basics today and I still have my loss working for me--hope for a few pounds this week too--then it will slow down. Can't wait to be able to add a little more variety to my meals--

Good luck to you this week. I won't be touching base real regular for a few days--I have to take middle daughter to the dr. tomorrow and then the funeral is on Wed. Next weekend I'm back at my oldest daughters wtih the grandchildren. Hope Bec outgrows whatever is bothering her fast!!!

Keep up the great work--I walked this morning--feels good to be working out in the a.m. again--I missed it!
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

11-11-2003, 08:49 AM

Jo

Sorry to hear about your daughter's FIL.

I wasn't talking about me ordering that food - lol - I was just commenting on the fact that it sounded like what we've got here. No, I'm quite happy with my WW. Yes, it would be really good if Marc could do it for others. One day maybe...

WOOHOO on your loss! :dance: :dance: :cp: :cp:

I'll keep this real short, as it's quite late. Had a more energetic day today. Was able to do some cleaning and sorting. Needed to do some major cleaning cos Bec started crawling! yay! She's so excited, but still hasn't quite clicked where she can go. But she's getting there. She discovered the front door today, and was able to look out the locked screen door at all the people and cars going past!

Hope you have a good week and look after yourself!

Lynne

Grandma3

11-11-2003, 09:12 PM

Lynne--just a quick helllo! Had an ok day--did a little shopping then spent the afternoon at the drs. office waiting for my middle daughter. She sees the surgeon on Thursday. Hope they can get her in quickly--she'd like to be healthy again before the holidays. Doing a little baking tonight--hate to have goodies in the house but I need to bring something down for after the funeral tomorrow, Weatherman just said snow--yea! and we have about a two hour drive:( I'll try to touch base tomorrow,. Let me know how your weigh in goes---
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

11-13-2003, 08:39 AM

Hi all!

Had a MUCH better day today. I gained .200 grams yesterday, which in itself isn't much, but a gain is a gain, and I don't want ANY!!! Grrrrrr

So I came home yesterday determined to get myself reorganised. I know why I've gained - I haven't been counting points properly, haven't exercised as often as I should, and not always making the best food choices. I'm lucky it wasn't more!!!

I planned my menu for the week again, and prepared all I needed to get me through. I went shopping today, so I have no excuse to eat anything I haven't allocated.

One more day to prepare for the garage sale. Turfed out quite a bit so far, including lots of clothes that I've been hanging onto, in the hope I would wear them again one day. I've realised that I will get down to those sizes, but my tastes have changed, so I wouldn't want to anyway! :lol:

Jo, when you make stuff for the funeral, you should look at a low fat option. WW has some amazing recipes for cakes etc. That way you could indulge without feeling guilty!

Hope all goes well. Hope it doesn't snow - driving in the snow must be scary. We don't get snow here, apart from occasionally up in the hills, but only a little. Other states get it in some areas, so people can go there to ski. So the only experience I've had is trying to drive after a huge hail storm that I got caught in. Freaky having the car skid out when I tried to use the brakes!

Catcha soon. :D

Grandma3

11-13-2003, 10:56 PM

Lynne--glad you have such a positive outlook on the small gain. It is disappointing but your right to get right back on track and not let it depress you too much.
I've had a terrible two days--but will get back on track tomorrow. I wasn't doing the cooking for the funeral--only making a few things to go back to my daughters MIL's after the service. I left everythng there--didn't bring back any leftovers so all is ok. Didn't eat more than I should have=--just not things I could have on this diet--so it's starting over again tomorrow ridding myself of the carbs. Had terrbile cravings today and gave in a few times--donuts and muffins at work calling my name
:devil: New day tomorrow and the positive is that I did walk this morning and will tomorrow morning too.
It's late--I'll touch base with you tomorrow. Chin up girl--you're doing great getting yourself "legal: again--journal every morsel this week and get out in the nice weather--you'll see it on the scales next week.
Jo:wave:

Grandma3

01-08-2004, 08:46 PM

Lynne-just logged on and found out about the major crash. Gusee we've lost alllof our correspondence since early November. Oh well--hope you hadn't posted anything in the last few days that I missed. How goes WW???? I've been following the diet since Sat. Out of town this weekend--but i did get to the grocery store for some sensible staples. Now to watch what goes into my mouth when we eat out! I'll be weighing on Monday--probably. No scale at the lake. MIL is going in for another surgery next week so I guess out lives will once again be turned upside down with the hospital runs----it never ends----
We booked out winter vacation this week YEA!!!! Going to Florida for 3 weeks in March. Beachouse for 8 days, condo for 4 more and my moms for a few days. I am looking forward to it--the rest of the time we're just bummin!!
Gonna run--I need to get packing for the weekend. Leaving for the lake right after work.
Take care--talk early next week.
Jo:wave:

Grandma3

01-12-2004, 06:48 PM

Hi Lynne--Guess you haven't been around lately. Lost 3 pounds this week----would have lost more if I would have followed the program a little better--oh well--I'll take what I can :devil: Fixing dinner now so I'll talk later in the week. Hope all is well-
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

01-13-2004, 09:04 AM

Well that was a bit of a mess!!! I've tried logging in a few times, but only finally got through tonight!

Jo, CONGRATULATIONS on the FANTASTIC loss!!!!! Every bit counts - trust me, it all adds up! It's taken me since September to lose 5 kilos overall, and most of the losses were quite small. But you hang in there, have good weeks that show positive losses, and before you know it you've reached a goal.

I'm getting more and more determined to knock this weight off. I've never felt this way before. Really "gritted teeth, darn determined" type of determination! I said to Marc that it's like when I feel like a Fanta at the end of a hot day in the garden. I think to myself, why would I want to waste the valuable points I've just earned with my exercise on a bottle of softdrink, when I can a diet softdrink or water?! I am so SICK of being fat, and hate all the side effects that come with it. My sore back. Sore feet. etc.

Jo, you hang in there too, and make each day accountable. I've finally realised that if I take the easy way out, or don't do the right thing today, it DOES make a difference to tomorrow and the whole week. That I have to make sure that each minute of each day is dedicated to my weight loss, and if I don't do my exercise, or if I do go over points, I'm only cheating myself out of getting to my goal quicker.....

Sorry, I'm really harping on aren't I?! :lol:

JO, the holiday sounds wonderful. And you're off to the lake this weekend.... sounds like you lead a lovely life. I hope I can look forward to relaxing times like that in the future...

I've been working hard to get my studio up and running so I can start painting again. I've also almost got the house under control - it's looking lovely and clean and uncluttered - and the garden's on the mend. Marc even started digging the veggie patch yesterday. WE've got some cherry tomatoes in pots that are starting to produce, but are struggling, so we've got to get them into the ground.

Another busy day tomorrow. We had a friend of Josh's around today, and they take a bit of maintenance, so didn't get much done. Got my WW weigh in tomorrow, hoping for a decent loss. Last week I lost, which was fantastic, but was hoping for more. Hopefully see a better result this week!

Good night!

Lynne

PS Really glad that this site is up again. I thought, wouldn't it be awful if it was totally lost?! What would I do without my buddies!!!

Grandma3

01-16-2004, 09:42 PM

Lynne--don't think all the bugs are out of this site yet. I posted last night but don't see it--oh well. Doing ok this week. Hope for another loss this week. I'd like to lose 20 pounds before vacation mid-March. Thats about 2 pounds a week. Of course--it's one pound at a time:) Exercise is still going ok. MIL had her surgery today--don't know how successful yet--they did have to amputate one toe--the docs aren't expecting any miricles--but they hope it will help with the pain--time will tell.
Let me know how it's going for you--I'm off to the lake again in the morning--talk on Sunday--Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

01-18-2004, 07:35 AM

I lost again at my weigh in, but only .3 kilos, which was a lot less than I'd hoped for, and can't help feeling disappointed. I hate the continual mental torment and arguments we suffer, trying to lose weight!

The last couple of days haven't been too good. I MUST go for a walk tomorrow. I've been so busy organising my studio and working in the garden. All good exercise, but walking is the best. Our "class" on Wednesday was about exercise and how you should incorporate various activities during the week, and how many bonus points you should aim for, and walking 3-4 days a week alongside other things was definitely recommended.

I've got a mini-goal to lose 5.7 kilos before Feb 14th, which is Becky's 1st Birthday, and of course, Valentine's day. Not getting there as quickly as I'd hoped, but might get close! Once I reach that weight loss, I'll have lost 10% of my starting body weight! Which means I'll have lost 11.3 kilos!! (That's 24.86 pounds)

I hope your MIL recovers well. Does she have cancer?

I'm going to read the paper and watch a bit of tv. We were around at my sister's having a little birthday party for Marc - he turns 30 on Tuesday, so we had a little family surprise party for him. Being around my family always exhausts me, so I'm looking forward to snuggling down and relaxing with a cup of tea!

Enjoy your weekend at the lake. What do you do there, besides rake millions of leaves!? :lol:

Night!

Grandma3

01-18-2004, 03:44 PM

Lynne--no leaf raking this time of the year. We fish thru the ice in the winter. We have a small house on runners that is pulled onto the lake and holes are cut thru the ice. It's a lot of fun--when the fish are biting--which they weren't this weekend. The house has beds, cook stove and heater. We also have a small black and white tv, radio etc. Our house is 10 feet X 18 feet. We came home last night--weather was turning wicked. We are warm and cozy in the house--but hubby was afraid with the snow drifting like it was that we wouldn't be able to get off this morning--would have had to wait for the plows. No MIL doesn't have cancer. She has cogestive heart problems and a pacemaker. Her circulation is very bad from her heart which was causing the poor cirulation to her feet. They did the best they could re-opening the artieries to her feet--not a cure but hopefully a little better blood flow.
Congratulations on the loss!!!! You can make your 10% by Valentiines day--just get in the walkling!!! I'll let you know where I'm at tomorrrow. Didn't weigh this morning. Too many points YESTERDAY! Not that I can un-do THAT in a day! Have a good weekend--whats left of it--are you still working on-call?? What did you call it--day work??
Jo:wave:

wannabeloser

01-21-2004, 05:03 PM

It is really nice to know that as much as things change some things stay the same!!!!!! I can't believe ya'll are still here.
I don't have a lot of time to post, but wanted to drop by and say HI!!!! :wave:
Barry and I are doing well.....we are trying to get pregnant. Been trying for about 9 months now w/ no luck. Doctor has started me on Clomid so we will see what happens.
I am working two jobs now. The one I had when I was a regular here and now part time as a Pampered Chef consultant.
My screen name is wannabeloser and I am living up to the name.....I am a complete loser at this weight loss/maintenance game. I have gained 17 lbs back and even though I care, I seem to be at a complete loss as to what to do about it. I have absolutely no motivation anymore and just keep hoping that I will hurry and get pregnant so that I wont have to worry about it anymore----isnt that terrible!!!!!!

So tell me what's going on here.....Are Jo and Lynne the only two left???? Where's everyone else?????

Am I welcome back even though I am a complete slacker and failure----lol

Grandma3

01-21-2004, 08:54 PM

Welcome back Chris--it's great to hear from old friends. Yes it is just Lynne and I right now. Kermie posts once in a while. She lost her Dave last May to cancer and has been pretty much absent since then. Has a new man in her life--not sure if it's companionship or love at this point, but they do spend a lot of time together--horseback riding, cross country skiing etc. Her weight is still off--as far as I know. Her daughter got married in Aug. I get some mail from her on and off--usually jokes etc. I'm still struggling--gain, lose, gain. :devil: Lynne is back at WW and doing pretty well--we both had a rough year--Lynnes little one will be 1 on Feb. 14th--hard to believe how fast the time has gone by. Hope you and Barry can report a new little one to us here soon. Planning a long vacation in March. Need to lose at least 20 before then or I;ll be buying all new clothes--YUCK!!!! Why do I let myself go like this. I am still exercising faithfully. Walking 3 mornings a week with my friend Chris--but the food aspect is never good for long--
Are you still going to WW?? Just a little something to think about--I have a number of friends who struggled with conception then got PG as soon as they joined a weight loss program---I sometimes wonder if it's because they start concentrating on the diet and worry less about a baby ---then BOOM!! it happens.
Welcome back!! Hope you continue to drop by--we'd love to help re-motivate you--IF YOU RE-MOTIVATE ME-- :idea:
Lynne--how did this weeks weigh in go?? I missed weighing on Monday--had such a terrible weekend I didn't dare step on the scale.
Talk later--keep posting Chris--
Jo:wave:

wannabeloser

01-22-2004, 11:33 AM

Oh, Jo, I am so sad to hear about Dave!!!!! Poor Kermie!! I am glad she is getting out and about though, gosh, I am always at a loss for words with death.

I have thought about going back to WW but really dont have the money right now. Also, thursdays are the meeting nights here and that is a popular Pampered Chef party night and I really need the money, sooooooooo. I have tried doing it on my own, but can usually only manage to string 2-3 days together OP. I did at least make it to the gym last night for a class. I think it would help me a great deal if I would just start going back there on a regular basis, but I always manage to find a dozen excuses......but I felt so good doing class last night and afterwards was proud of myself for going, so maybe that will help motivate me. I am starting to drink my water again and am drinking green tea in the mornings instead of coffee. So at least I am starting to think a little heathier again---Baby steps, right?
As for the baby making.....I wish not thinking about it so much were that easy. The doctor has me charting my temps everyday, using a fertility montor (which requires testing first morning urine about 10-15 days each month) and charting our love making habits. and of course taking the steroid that is supposed to bring on ovalation which I dont do on my own without the medicine. SOOOOO it is a little hard to NOT think about it so much---LOL. I guess some people need to wear glasses to correct their eyesight and some of us need help making babies---LOL. I am know that it will happen in time and am not too worried about it. As a matter of fact I have even thought that if it didnt happen for a few more months that would be better for us financially.

I can not believe that Lynne's little one is almost a year old---gosh, time does fly!!!!!!! I am glad she is doing well with her program.
Maybe coming back here will help to motivate me again!

I talk to you soon!

Grandma3

01-22-2004, 08:11 PM

Chris--glad your posting again. I KNOW where your coming from with your 2-3 days OP. I did string 9 in a row 2 weeks ago--haven't been close since :( Maybe tomorrow! Walking in the morning--on a M-W-F- schedule for that and been pretty faithful since about Nov. 1st. Bitter cold here right now--so it's walking before the local mall opens. At Christmas they were opening early so we were getting in a little more time--but every little bit helps. Bet it's hard on party nights with Pampered Chef--you need to prepare yummy stuff for the party--right??? I havent been to a party in years but I do order the little paring knives on a regular basis. just love them. Keep one in my lunch box for cutting up my fruits etc. Have 2 at home and 2 at the lake--how about a challenge???? Lets strive for 5 good days next week and 3 days of exercise??? Are you in??? :strong:
Lynne--where are you???
Talk tomorrow.
Jo:wave:

wannabeloser

01-23-2004, 01:42 PM

As long as the challenge is next week and not starting today---LOL!!!!! OK, sure, count me in!
I love Pampered Chef products! You should try the Apple wedger for your apples! You know the actual party isn't so hard on me, cause I never eat at the shows--by the time I finish taking orders the food is usually gone! But the bad thing is I dont have time to eat before the show so on the way home I am starved so stop and get something from a fast food joint!
Got to run....my mom is on the phone and I cant do two things at one time!

Grandma3

01-23-2004, 10:36 PM

Chris--the fast food thing is a downer. You can make healthier choices at most now but eating that late isn't ever good :( You should start planning a little better on party nights--picking up frozen the day before the party that you can pop in the micro before you go or something---cooking extra the night before so you have leftovers to re-heat in a hurry---how many nights a week do you usually have parties??? I have an apple wedger at work--I do love it! O.K. it a challenge--Monday morning for sure--Lynne--hope you pick up on this. It will be a challenge for me=--lots of extra stress at work next week--but I WILL NOT LET THAT STAND IN THE WAY :nono:
It's the weekend and I'll be busy so won't be posting again until Monday--started on my tax stuff tonight--what a headache! To the lake in the morning and company on Sunday. Have a good one ladies--STAY OP :lol:
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

01-26-2004, 07:40 AM

Chris! It's so great to hear from you again! :D You are certainly welcome to join us - I figure our thread is about friendship, regardless of where you're at with your weight loss (or gain! ;) ) Jo and I have certainly gone through our ups and downs, but it's really nice to know you can come in here, and not be judged. And it does help. Just knowing there are other people out there going through the same struggles as you can give you the motivation you need.

I'm definitely up for the exercise challenge. I said to Marc that I am not doing well with that at all, considering how determined I was a couple of months ago. So we talked about how I can make it happen, so that it stays regular. Basically I said that if I don't get my shower in before taking Josh to school, it might not happen until after lunch cos of looking after Becky, and the fact that I feel too crusty for walking until I've had my morning shower - wakes me up! So we agreed that as soon as I get up to go and have my shower, and he'll look after Becky, so that as soon as I get back from taking Josh I can go for my walk. I'm very lucky to have such a supportive partner who's home to give me the time I need.
Chris, WW say that as long as you can get 3 - 4 good walks in a week, as long as maintaining a good food plan, you will get good results. I was thinking about your party. Maybe you SHOULD have a couple of the nibbles on offer. That way you won't feel so hungry when you leave. Also, have a couple of good snacks in your bag for the drive home. I find a nice cold bottle of water and a WW meusli bar really helps.
I've learned that tracking is soooo important, as difficult as it can be. But WW have this new little book where you can track your points and food groups, without having to log everything you eat. It just has a running total, and you cross the points off as you have them, within your point limit. That's really helped for me. I know the cost is difficult, but I found it hard to do on my own too.

I really wish you guys luck with your baby making. I've always been very fertile, so I don't know what it's like to go through what you guys are, but I can imagine how frustrating and hard it must be. I heard a funny one once - sneak out of the house with your partner and go "parking" and do it in the back of your car... hee hee - they reckon if you "pretend" to be naughty and hope not to be caught, that you're bound to get pregnant! lol Anyway, best of luck to you!!! I have heard that weight loss can help get you pregnant, but everyone's different. Would you believe I actually LOST weight when pregnant??!! Go figure!

Jo, that house on the lake sounds so COOL! Never heard anything like it! Pity you didn't get any fish - what type are there? Can you eat them?

I'm not working, but I am going to start applying for jobs - something part time to bring in some extra cash.

Josh starts school tomorrow - grade 2! I must admit I'm glad he's heading back - he's got too much bottled up energy! lol

Last couple of weeks haven't been the best, but I have to share a little success story - today I felt like some chocolate, so Josh and I got a few bits and pieces out of the cupboard to have while we watched a movie. And all I had was a couple of bits of chocolate and a handful of Skittles, and that was enough!!! Normally I'd polish off the plate and want more!!!! I have found that although I still enjoy my "special treats" I don't need anywhere near as much as I used to. My binges are not as frequent, and certainly a lot more under control. I reckon I will never have the urge to eat a carrot when depressed and feel like eating, but at least I have cut the quantity down!!!!

Jo, I hope your mum has a quick and good recovery. It must be worrying!

I didn't go to my weigh in last week, and I know that my weight loss won't be the best - but hopefully something! I walked yesterday, and ran around with the kids at the park today. Plan on going for a walk tomorrow and will hopefully make it every day!

Good to talk to you both, and catch up tomorrow!

Night pals! :D

Grandma3

01-27-2004, 09:45 PM

Hey Lynne--It's nice having Chris back, isn't it??? Been doing ok on the exercise this week. We went fishing again this weekend and did get some nice perch. Yes we do eat them. We also fish for walleye--but didn';t catch any of them this weekend. Finally found a good spot to put the ice house--but we didn't get to fish for very long--bad weather came in earlier than expected--we spent the night--then left about 11 am. Would have liked to stay until sundown--maybe this weekend. Had lots of snow the last two days--its so pretty and good exercise too--shoveling and playing--
How long do the kids go to school there? Here it's from early Sept until early June. They have some time off for Christmas (usually a week or 2) And a few other days here and there for holidays, teacher workshops etc. Is Bec walking yet??
Chris how's your program this week so far???
Talk later--things to get done at home
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

01-28-2004, 09:05 AM

Jo, what is Walleye? Never heard of it! :lol: Don't you love talking to people from overseas!

Our schooling has 4 terms, and ends about 1 week before Christmas, and he's just gone back now, so 6 weeks holiday. Between terms they have 2 weeks. We get so hot here over Christmas so I guess it makes sense! Mind you, we've had quite a mild summer by comparison. Having really nice days of around 27 degrees Celcius. I don't know what that is in your terms.

I had my weigh in today and gained .2 kilos, which is about .44 pounds. Not much I know, but still a gain.. DOH! But it's made me more determined to lose this week. I didn't walk today but a huge walk going to my Chiropractor yesterday, and anticipate walking every day if I can.

It's great to have Chris back, and I'm hoping Kermie will join us again soon. I'm so glad we are still in touch. I love being able to talk to you guys about my daily battles. Hopefully one day we'll all meet.

I'm off to bed. Talk tomorrow!

Lynne

wannabeloser

01-28-2004, 11:59 AM

Thank you to you both for welcoming me back with open arms......Yes Lynn, it is about friendship and not the weight loss journey. I guess I was a little afraid to come back b/c I had been such a steamroller and a sucess with the program way back then.

Jo, not doing very well with the challenge this week. We got hit Sunday with lots of Snow and Ice. Have been unable to leave my yard since Sunday, so exercise was out and as far as the eating......well, lets just say I have been cooking lots of stick to your ribs, warm up your belly food!!!! SORRY!!!!!!

AND now it looks like I am not going to be able to follow the WW program EVEN if I could get motivated to do it......I got two positives on two at home pregnancy tests this morning. I will have to call the doctor and set a time for blood work to confirm, but it is looking pretty good. So it looks like, if doctor says I am, that I will be trying to eat healthy for the baby and me, but not worrying about losing weight. I am so excited and yet so nervous that the at home tests were wrong. I will not believe it until the doctor confirms it. Well, I had better run. It is almost 11am and I havent even had breakfast yet, my belly is rumbling......I will go have a bowl of oatmeal and an orange......That sounds healthy!!!!

Grandma3

01-28-2004, 07:16 PM

Lynne--a walleye is a freshwater fish in the perch family. Very tasty--not fishy tasting. Hubby fillets them out so there are no bones. Really good and healthy! Having them for dinner tonight--
Chris--I sure hope a big congratulations is in order :cb: :bravo: The home tests are pretty accurate. But it isn't a reason not to watch it--just concentrate on healthy eating. I lost weight with two of my preggers--and at that time I wasn't overweight--go figure! The middle one was another story--kept telling myself I would lose so I needed to eat more to make sure I didn't lose too much :devil: gained 50 pounds with that one! Oh well--a good way to keep it in prospective is to tell yourself that only good, healthly foods will go in--babies don' need empty, unhealthy calories! And they HATE SUGAR!! :chef:
Still in a deep freeze here--but I did walk before work at the mall--and shoveled out the mailbox tonight--eating---well that could be better :(
Get on your walking shoes girls--it's still the best workout around--
Talk tomorrow
Jo:wave:

wannabeloser

01-29-2004, 09:09 AM

Well, I will be going to the Doctor in a few to confirm what I already know. I have taken 4 tests here at home and the Rabbit has died--LOL.

Jo: Thank you for your advice..... I know that I need to eat healthly and not just use my pregnancy as an excuse to eat anything and everything. I really want this little one to get the right stuff. I am going to really try to eat lots of veggies, fruits, protein, and drink lots of water. It really isnt much different from the ww plan if you think about it...it just isnt on a points system to lose weight. I also know that whatever weight I put on during this time will have to come back off down the road. That is motivation enough for me not to over do it.

Well, I need to run....it is 8:15am and I need to be at the dr at 9am. Havent even dried my hair yet.

Hey Lynn!!!!

Hope I will have time soon to really sit down and chat

Grandma3

01-29-2004, 07:22 PM

Chris--keeping my fingers crossed--no time to post right now--I'll chat tomorrow night. Still in the deep freeze here--getting a little anxious for spring---
Lynne--don't worry about the little gain--you can take that off in no time and plenty more--get walking!
Jo:wave:

LoseForLife

02-02-2004, 07:46 AM

Chris! I've got my fingers crossed for you too! I lost weight for exactly that reason - I was eating well and Marc was cooking decent food. I hardly exercised at all (which isn't exactly the best), but it was mainly that I ate well. The important thing is not too gain it all back on after!!!!

I've had a reasonably good week so far. I had a drinking night on Friday night which I wasn't planning on doing, and am kicking myself for it, but I've been busting my hump over the last few days to make up. Really pissed off with Marc again, but managing to not lose the plot and pig out. Keep reminding myself of how good it will be to have a good loss this week, and that I don't want to blow it!!

Gotta go, he wants to "talk".. sigh, sometimes I hate relationships!

Night!

Lynne

LoseForLife

02-02-2004, 07:48 AM

PS I keep forgetting that you guys are in the middle of winter, and that walking isn't too easy! What about a low-impact aerobic video? I've got one that's really good for those days that I don't get out. Also, WW recommend lots of other forms of exercise that are "incidental" that can help gain bonus points - hanging out washing, playing with kids, 10 pin bowling, shopping, etc etc..... shovelling snow would DEFINITELY help! :lol:

LoseForLife

02-02-2004, 07:49 AM

PPS Oh, and Chris, babymaking would sure earn those bonus points! :eek: :lol:

Grandma3

02-02-2004, 08:50 PM

Hey girls-thought I could get in a post tonight--but alas--no time:( Hope you hang in there Lynne--don't let hubby sabatoge your hard work. Chris--well???? Got in lots of activity this weekend. Had a few of the grandchildren up fishing with us--been shoveling ect. since we got home. Still pretty cold out but I LOVE snow so it's worth it! Shoveled a little tonight--a path out to my deer feeder--I think they watch for me to do it--doesn't take long for them to show up for the "EATS" after I've put it out. Very relaxing watching momma and baby chow down! Stick with your programs. Talk tomorrow. Jo

LoseForLife

02-05-2004, 07:30 AM

HI guys

Shook off the .2 kilos that I gained last week. Was hoping for more of a loss, but considering my week, in all honesty it's not a surprise that I didn't lose more. I'm slowly getting there with the changes and understanding, but it's hard!

Jo, watching deer feeding in the snow - how cool! If we want wildlife, we have to go to the zoo! Either that or head outback.....

I'm gonna keep this short, but thought I'd let you know how my weigh in went....

Chris, don't leave us in suspense!!!!

Night! Lynne :)

wannabeloser

02-05-2004, 03:17 PM

Sorry!! I left you all hanging there didn't I? I didn't mean too, everything has been busy here.
It is official....I am pregnant. 5 wks this week. The funny thing is that I don't feel pregnant. I guess I always thought that when it finally happened I would feel different or something. I am not having any symptoms other than I am a lot more tired lately and want to lay down around 4-5pm everyday for a nap. That and my boobs hurt so bad. Barry wanted me to cuddle up behind him last night when we were trying to get to sleep and I couldnt cause it mashed my boobs and caused me such pain----and I am not little up there either so those puppies are out there!!!! I will be going for my first exam on March 2nd. I guess he will give me an idea of a due date then, but we are figuring the 1st part of October. In the meantime I am tying to eat right and get light exercise in. The OB nurse really doesnt want me exercising much other than walking.....I would have thought that they would want me doing more, but to tell you the truth, I am so tired I dont want to do much. It seems like what ever I dont get done in the morning just doesnt get done. I have been told that the 2nd trimester I will feel more like myself...I hope that is true!

Lynn: what had Marc done???? I hope you have kissed and made up---lol. Yeah, it is still winter here. What is is like there? Of course, I dont have it near as bad here as Jo gets it there. I think it was week before last we had some snow and ice.....It was pretty bad, but it is all gone now. It was supposed to get up to 50 here today, but I dont think it has made it.

Jo: Fishing....I love to fish.....It is so relaxing to me. I told Barry when we first started dating that if I was ever in a really stressed or bad mood and he wanted to calm me down all he need to is take me to the river (or a pond) sit me down on the bank, put a pole in one hand a a beer in the other and leave me alone for about 30 min-1 hour. It has such a calming effect on me. Of course I really dont even care if the fish are biting, it is just the water that does the trick for me.

Well I am going to go get some clothes folded before I have the overwhelming urge to lay down and take a nap. I hope you are both doing well on your programs and keep up the good work!

I will check back in tomorrow----I PROMISE!!!!

Grandma3

02-07-2004, 11:01 PM

CONGRATUALTIONS CHRIS ;) HOPEFULLY THE FIRST FIVE WEEKS ARE AN INDICATION OF YOUR ENTIRE PREGNANCY. THATS HOW ALL OF MINE WERE--NEVER SICK--JUST TIRED IN THE BEGINNING AND YES THE SOAR BOOBS....IN THOSE DAYS I HAD TO ROLL MY HAIR IN CURLERS AND I ALWAYS KNEW WHEN I WAS PREGNANT BY MY ARMS FEELING LIKE THEY WEIGHED A TONE WHEN I ROLLED MY HAIR--NOT A BAD SIDE EFFECT COMPARED TO MANY WOMEN WITH THE PUKING ETC :devil: SWIMMING IS ALSO A GOOD EXERCISE WHEN YOUR PG--IF YOU HAVE THE FACILITIES AVAILABLE.
LYNNE GLAD TO HEAR YOU LOST YOUR LITTLE GAIN. IS BEC READY FOR THAT FIRST BIRTHDAY???? STICK WITH IT---YOUR DOING GOOD. HOW HAS THE EXERCISE BEEN GOING?? ARE YOU STILL SEEING THE CHIROP. FOR YOUR BACK PROBLEMS??
GONNA RUN--SPENT THE DAY AT THE LAKE--AND I NEED A GOOD SOAK. I ENJOY FISHING TOO CHRIS. HAVE YOU EVER HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ICE FISH??? I ENJOY IT MORE THAN SUMMER FISHING. YOU CAN LAY IN YOUR BUNK, READ A GOOD BOOK OR WATCH TV AND WAIT FOR THE FISH TO BITE. AND OF COURSE THERE'S ALWAY GOOD EATS AROUND :devil: CARDS TO PLAY AND FRIENDS TO VISIT WITH--AND NO SUNBURN, WINDBURN OR SEASICK CHANCE--WHAT A LIFE!!!! AND ABOVE ALL--IT'S SOOOO PEACEFULL ON THE LAKE IN THE WINTER--NO BOAT MOTORS OR WATER SKIERS--JUST AN OCCASSIONAL SNOWMOBILE--BUT WE'RE IN THE MIDDLE OF NO WHERE THIS YEAR--SO WE'RE NOT EVEN HEARING THEM
TALK LATER.
JO:wave:

LoseForLife

03-06-2004, 07:55 AM

I feel so bad that's it been so long since I posted...

Firstly, CONGRATULATIONS Chris!!!! If feeling tired is the only side effect you get, then lucky you! For both my pregnancies I was sick 24 hours of the day!!!! Luckily there is a drug that you can take that can get rid of the nausea that doesn't affect the baby. I didn't throw up or anything, just felt fowl! Definitely the boobs were out of action - your hubby better get used to that - he won't get them back till you stop breastfeeding! The doctors don't recommend heavy exercise cos it isn't good for you or the baby, so walking is the best. As you say, exercise is the last thing you feel like doing, so don't stress if you don't. Even just small walks can help. You won't really "get" being pregnant until you have that first scan and you see the baby - that's when it starts becoming real. That's the best! We have ours here at about 18 weeks.

Marc and I have been through a really rough patch, and almost separated. But we're in counselling and it's getting better. That's part of the reason I haven't posted in so long. I've been incredibly depressed and tired. I'm still keeping up the program, although I haven't exercised in the last couple of weeks.

Becky's been really struggling with her teething. She's now 1 and STILL no teeth! Grrr.. it's been so hard over the last week or so because she's been very whingy and up all night, so Marc and I are very tired all the time. He got a job doing courier work and it's made it very hard on him. I'm looking for work too, and have had 2 interviews this week, which were difficult when feeling so tired. I've got one job that I'm waiting for an answer on - I feel quite confident that I might get it, but won't know until Monday.

My release is reading and watching movies - we don't really have anywhere close to fish here, and it's not my cup of tea. Definitely don't have the snow thing!

My weight loss has been a bit up and down. I had a good couple of losses 2 weeks ago, but the last weigh in I had I gained. Which was not good considering my mental state! But overall the changes I've made are still going strong. I don't binge like I used to, and keep an eye on the points I have during the day.

Do you guys watch Dr Phil? He's been doing the most amazing weight loss challenge, and I'm very impressed with his drive and compassion to help those who are struggling with their weight. I try to watch it every day, cos it's on at 12pm during the day when I'm having lunch... He's also brought out a book about repairing relationships which Marc and I are reading at the moment. I wish we had someone like that here. He's very inspirational and dedicated to helping people with total honesty. Beats Jerry Springer! :lol:

Marc's out of the shower, and we're going to watch a soppy movie together, so I'd better sign off.

How are you both going? I know that you've been busy too, but hopefully you'll have time to drop in too.

Take care
Lynne :D

Grandma3

03-08-2004, 10:37 PM

Lynne--finally getting back to you. Site has been down all weekend--I'm leaving for a vacation at the end of the week. Will be gone 3 1'2 weeks-hope all is going better for you. Haven't heard from Chris again in ages--hope all is well with her. Did get an E from Sandy last week. She's hanging in there. Still going to TOPS and losing. Still having a time missing her Dave--which is to be expected.My wieght is still the same---FAT--but I'm ok with that for now. Hopng to get in lots of exercise on vacation. We're going to the ocean for most of the trip--so lots of walking in the sand--great for toning the legs. I'll try to touch base again before I leave--if not see you in early April. Hang in there and lots of luck with all your other "life things" Poor Bec--no teeth yet??? She's cutting them late--No I don't watch Dr. Phil ver often--usually on when I'm at work--maybe I'll catch him on vacation--
Jo

wannabeloser

03-16-2004, 03:23 PM

HI Lynne and Jo!!!
I know I havent been on there in a long time, but to be honest between two jobs, keeping house and having to take naps all the time I havent really been up to posting much.
I am starting to feel better though, not as tired all the time, now it just comes and goes. I have not been sleeping well the last several nights so I am more tired now than I have been. Still no major preggo symptoms just the sore breasts and they arent really that sore anymore, so I was starting to worry that something had happened, but had my 1st u/s today and boy was it love at 1st sight.....of course I am only 10weeks and 6days along so it looked a little like an alien, but it is my little alien--haha. Too early to tell if it is a boy or girl, but we were mainly just trying to find out if it was one or two----it is only one baby! Everything looks great----it's heartbeat was 184 and that little one was moving all around. I can't feel it moving yet so it was very amazing to me how active it is-----I have no feeling one way or the other as to whether it is a boy or girl, but tend to refer to it as a He. Barry couldnt go with me today as he was out of town working, but my mom went and she is sure it is a girl----one thing is for sure, it is one or the other----we will find out when we go for my next ultrasound in late April or early May. They gave me pictures they took today for me to show Barry. I cant wait to see his face!!!!

Lynne, I am so sorry to hear about you and Marc. I am glad that you are working though the problems and seeking counseling. I will keep you both in my prayers.

Jo, I know you are on vacation for another week or is it two, but knew that if I didnt post now there was no telling when I would be able to again. I wish I were on vacation, but I hope you are having a grand time. Barry and I are going to take a few days in June and go down to Charleston SC. I told him that this may be the last trip we get for a while. I won this trip with Pampered Chef so it wont cost us very much.
Please tell Kermie that I said hello next time the too of you email. Also tell her that I am sorry about her Dave and that I will keep her in my prayers.

Gotta go.....My love to you both!!!!!

LoseForLife

03-30-2004, 08:26 PM

Hi pals!

Things have been pretty full on here as usual, which is why it's been a while since my last confession... er... I mean post! hee hee

I haven't been doing WW at all. But amazingly I haven't gained weight considering everything going on - I think it's because I'm more aware of what I'm doing. If I have a large lunch I have a light dinner, etc. Starting to be a bit more interested in it this week, but it's been a struggle cos I'm now suffering depression again, and that makes it hard to find the motivation to do anything! However, I'm on anti-depressents now, and starting to feel a bit more alive!

Marc and I are getting a lot better. The counsellor we are seeing is amazing- it makes such a difference having that third person to mediate and interpret. Even when she's saying the same things to Marc that I've said, he hears it more because it's not coming from me!

Bec finally showed a tooth yesterday! MInd you, it wasn't the normal front bottom, but one of the eye teeth up the top! And then she got really sick last night and I spent the whole night up with her while she threw up all over me! Gross! Josh never threw up as a baby so it was a bit of a shock! She's asleep now in the portacot next to me so I can keep an eye on her. I really should get to sleep myself, but wanted to catch up with you guys first.

Jo, hope you're having a wicked holiday - half your luck babe! I'd love to get away for a while. Marc and I are talking about going to a friend's shack on a weekend without the kids so we can have some adult time!

Chris, how exciting to see the baby! It starts to make it so much more real! You had the u/s early - was that to check your dates or is that the norm in the US? It's really funny how many theories there are about how to tell what you're having - just don't go decorating all in blue based on a gut instinct - SHE might hate it! ha ha I was lucky with Josh. He was breech, so they did about 3 ultrasounds during the pregnancy, and I kept asking, so is it still a boy?! With Becky, she was too shy when we had the u/s, so we had to wait and find out. I was carrying her differently, so I suspected it might be a girl, but you never know! We'll understand if we don't hear from you very often - I know what you mean about hectic life and expecting. You've got to make sure to relax and have "me" time as much as possible - you won't have it again for a very long time! I remember when I was pregnant the first time, and I thought, how hard can it be? They only sleep and eat and that's it! HA HA HA I never realised how much I appreciated being able to go down to the local deli at a moments notice - no such thing with a baby - it becomes a whole day's excursion!!! All the best anyway, and keep us posted as much as possible! And pass on my congrats to Barry as well.

I might sign off and try and get some sleep. Hopefully I'll be back in again soon..... At least soon enough to keep this thread from disappearing altogether! :)

Take care guys!
Lynne

wannabeloser

04-05-2004, 11:04 PM

Hi! Only a minute to post and then I am off to bed. I just wanted to jump in here at least to bump us back up to page one.

Been working hard last few days on the nursery....moving junk out, painting, etc. I am absolutely pooped!

Lots of stress right now with some tenants I have in some rental property. Not paying their rent, cars in and out all hours.... like I need this mess right now.

Lynne, they did the u/s so early on me because I took fertility drugs. They wanted to make sure I was not carrying twins or triplets. Otherwise, they normally only do one and that is around weeks 18- 22. I will have another one done on the 4th of May to determine gender and also as a Down Syndrom screening.

Jo, Hope you are having a blast! Cant wait to hear all about it!

I will catch you gals later.....I am going to bed

Grandma3

04-07-2004, 09:46 PM

Chris & Lynne--still getting caught up and back on schedule. Had a wonderful vacation. Lots of family time, walks on the beach and sun. Back to reality now at work :( of well--should be thankful I still have a job. Will touch base after teh holiday--should have some normalacy back in my life by then--keep the thread going girls--I will be back next week.
Jo

LoseForLife

04-19-2004, 11:03 AM

Hi buddies

Finding it really hard to keep up with everything at the moment. Can't find work, broke as all hell, practically divorced, no sleep, stress stress stress......

So how about you!? LOL

I'd love to go on a holiday - thinking about going to a friend's shack this long weekend. Jo, glad to hear you had a good time. Pass some of that relaxed vibe my way will ya?

Our weather has been gorgeous! We've finally gotten rid of the awful heat and have been having great mild days where you feel like you can do anything. OUr garden is finally getting the attention it deserves!

I've been pretty slack in the weight loss department, but finally went to a WW meeting last week and have lost 1/2 kilo - that's about 2 pounds! hee hee Not bad for someone who's been a slacker! I think that being more aware of what I eat and trying to make better choices is paying off. Mind you, reckon I've blown it all this last few days! LOL

Chris, have you seen the baby yet? It's such an exciting time!

I'm off to bed - not getting a lot of sleep at the moment, so I need to try to NOT go to bed late for a change!

Lynne :-))