300+ and Ready to Try Again #493

[Terri in MO]

WELCOME !!!

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[Terri in MO]

I'm moving this over from the previous thread to satisfy the posting police!

Hi ladies!

I went to WW this morning as planned. I told the gal that I would WI with the brace and start from there. She acted shocked that someone would take a gain. I was up 2.4 so I consider that good.

We've been out running errands. I stayed in the van other than having to go into Kohl's to buy baby clothes for one of my employees who is having her first baby. Not something I could trust DH too! I had such fun. Spent too much, but fun!

I've got a stack of paperwork here on the loveseat, my foot in the air, the laptop and a tape of taped shows playing....all settled in for a nap.

2Cute - I'm glad to see you're feeling more human! Thanks for letting us know about Pam. I'll add her to my prayers.

Take care!

[Grannie39074]

HI all started setting my new fish atnk up went in and bought gravel and such it is going to look good hand in there all

[thinthinker]

Hi all! :wave: Sorry to be gone for awhile. It was a busy week.

I got to represent one of the companies I work for on Friday with their client. Guess I should explain sorta how this all works. I'm what they call an Independent Contractor (which means I'm not an employee and they do not take taxes AND I'm not obligated to do any jobs for them that I don't agree to do) for about 30 companies across the country doing various things like my "showgirl" jobs, back when I was the "bra lady", "shopping", audits.....anyway, a bunch of stuff. I'm hired by a company who is hired by a client to conduct work for them. In other words, a company (Playtex, for instance) will hire a company in Kansas, to hire local people (like me) to go into their stores and do a reset of their bras. Consequently my "bra lady" job. It could also be a "shopping" job, or it might be something else.

So anyway, back to Friday, this company that I'm an IC for, that I do pricing surveys for, the owner asked me if I could handle a meeting with his client here in the Detroit area for him. It was over on the other side of town, but I told him no problem. So I went and had to do a presentation to a few people about just how I conduct their surveys, and then we went on a "field trip" to two local stores and I actually showed them what info I look for and what numbers I would record. It all went very well.

After the meeting I met honey for lunch and then came back on this side of town to do a couple of those "showgirl" jobs so that I would have the weekend free. When I went to the restroom at the theatre the white of my right eye was all red. It wasn't at lunch, but it was later in the afternoon. All I know is that I took a frozen drink into the theatre with me and you know how you get a "brain freeze"? Well, I got one. So I don't know if that's what caused the eye thing or not, but I've had a headache off and on ever since.:(

I was off doing assorted other jobs last week as well. Generally keeping out of trouble. Not out of food, but out of trouble. :rolleyes:

I feel totally out of the loop here. I've been reading without time to write, but it kinda doesn't matter, cuz I don't remember enough to do replies unless I go back and read all over again. :( But I'm going to try. If I miss you, it's not on purpose.

Mary: I guess I missed it. Was the ring for your birthday? What kind is it? A new wedding ring? I'm guessing since he was down on one knee. * I bet the new fish tank will keep you busy.....for a few hours anyway! :) What happened to all your babies? Did they survive?

Katrina: Glad you had a nice time in the city. It must be nice to live so close that you can commute in anytime you want. I would love to see NYC, but honey was there as a kid and swears he'll never go back.

2cute: My God, girl. Pneumonia!!! That's what I thought mine was at Christmas time, but mine was just pretending. Please do not play around with this. Stay in bed, don't go out. Just chill, sweetie! [[[hugs]]] You are better off putting everything on hold for a couple of weeks so that you are really ready to be back on your feet than to just feel a little better, go out and overdo, and then be sick for twice as long. Boy, doesn't that sound preachy??? Sorry, but I speaketh the trutheth!!! ;)

Terri: I'm soooo sorry to hear about your foot. Good thing you did decide to see the doctor. Please do exactly what he tells you or you will have lingering problems for life. Honey tore up his ankle years ago and still has problems because he rushed out of the cast. And the "baby" still has trouble from his PCL that he tore in the auto accident back in '98 because he didn't continue his physical therapy exercises at home. * Bless your heart weighing with the cast, but look at the bright side, when you get it off, you'll have a REALLY great loss!!! :D

Barb: Can't wait to hear how the party turned out. Does sound a bit like you got a bunch of the preparations dumped on you at the last minute though. Hope all went well and you and your friends had a great time.

Joanne/homebound: Don't you worry about having to change those stats back, because they can just as easily go back in the other direction real quick like. You need to get here more often for some friendship and motivation. Actually, I think Terri is our current motivator extraordinare, and of course Barb is in a very close second. Both of them have just been so right on with their exercise endeavors lately, can't help but cheer us on.

Barbg: I'm so sorry that the research project is not panning out for you. I know you wanted it to be that extra shot in the arm you needed to jump start your loss. Struggling with weight just seems to a way of life around here. I hope that you'll find the strength to work real hard at it without the meds, and see some results real soon.

Andria: Oh honey, I can't believe this new job is jerking you around like that. You and hubby have had more troubles with employment that anyone I have ever met. I sure hope you find something you like that's steady real soon. [[[hugs]]]

Sandy: It's good to see you. Ya know, if you've got time to "lurk" you've got time to post. ;) We miss you when you're not here.

Duckie: Hope you had a wonderful time in Edmonton this weekend. Sounds like you had some fun planned. Hope it all turned out just how you wanted it to. * Sorry about the scale, but you could be right, that you just weren't eatting enough. Even on the WW points, I found I lost better adding 2 points per day a couple of times a week. Of course that was on the old points program where you had a range to work with. I haven't journalled on this new flex program so I couldn't really tell ya.

Jen: Isn't that just like a darn vehicle. I swear, they know when you got a couple of bucks in your pocket. They must be physic or something. Hope you're back into wheels by now. I sure don't know how you do all those stairs to your place. It thought my house was bad.

Audrey: Hey, girl. You haven't been here in awhile either. Hope all is well with you.

Michelle: Where are you these days?

JoeAnne: How did Riley's project turn out? Did he get all the stuff he needed to complete it???

Alison/yogakitty: You posted with us over a week ago and we haven't seen you since. Are you still hanging around???

Steph: Hey, girl, your anniversary was on the 12th. Did you do anything fun???

Stephanie/natenkayliesmom: You haven't been around in a long while either. How are you doing?

Joyce/gmalil: How's the move coming? Are you all boxed up and ready to go???

Pam: You came back to visit and then disappeared again. Hope things are going well for you.

Amanda: You're back from your trip, girl, get in here and post.

Tracey and Carol/carrotstyx: You've been gone for awhile too. What's up?

Well girls. That catches me up to a couple of threads back. Hope all is well with you. See ya later. Love :love: ya bunches.

[2cute2Bfat]

good evening.
Thin.... I want to thank you for that long post.
I was so depressed when I came in earlier and only Terri and Mary had posted ALL DAY.
I was in a bad mood to begin with... and then to come here and everyone is awol ... I just wanted to quit myself. I guess I am being overly sensitive since I am still sick... and even MORE SICK of being sick. :mad:

I can't talk ... every time I try to talk I start a severe coughing spell and that leads to gagging and it is getting OLD FAST. I am in a MAJOR feel sorry for myself mode.
If I walk I cough and gag. If I talk I cough and gag. If I lay down I cough and gag.
Not to mention not being able to breath half the time. And that is how I am doing while being MUCH BETTER.

Hmmm... maybe I should delete all of this pity post. I don't know. I imagine you guys are sick of hearing about me being sick. I feel like a guy. LOL Men are such babies when it comes to being sick. And I am being a baby now too. :o Plus.. my husband can do a million nice things for me... but I focus on the one or two negative things he does. Man... listening to myself is pathetic. LOL

Okay... I am going to shut up now. Thanks for tolerating me. I will hopefully be better tomorrow and will bring some joy to the thread.

[katrinabgood]

I just got in from work. Turns out I had requested last night off when I had turned in my schedule for the month...and forgot! :doh: So, instead of having a day off in between two stretches of four days, I'm working straight through Tuesday night! (took the day off Wednesday instead!) I figured since I was there, and dressed and no one was home anyway, I may as well stay. It was a quiet night too!


I have to go put my groceries away...see you all later!

[Terri in MO]

Good morning! :wave:

Yes it was disappointing to check in yesterday and see that no one but me had been around! I spent the day sitting in the chair and catching up on all the bills and budget work. DH is wanting to trade our boat and he's wanting to know how much extra payment we can handle. I think I learned how to handle steps without destroying my opposite hip and knee. That was a big accomplishment!

We did something different last night. I have to admit that DH and I don't have a huge social circle. Especially since he quit smoking and since we started going to church. Hanging out in the bars didn't see quite right after that! At my 25th high school reunion, I had traded phone numbers with someone who had been a close friend back then. Turns out she knows DH's son and his wife and had been friends with for several years. I hadn't heard from her and couldn't really come up with something that we could do as couples. She turned into more of a smoker/beer drinker/bar person than me (I was such a pollyanna and guess I still am!). She called earlier in the week and asked us to join them in playing cards with other couples. We did that last night. Of course, the three women smoked like fiends (I'm allergic). One of the other couples is good friend's with DH's son. I've never been a card player. But they showed me how to play spades and then we played this game called "crazy pitch". Wow, it was fun. We had a good time until they whipped out this game called "Show Tunes of the 50s and 60s". That was too hard and too slow. We didn't get hom until 1:30 am! We are always in bed by 10:00. I told DH that I'd love to get together with another couple and play without it being a drinking fest.

Today, I'm resting up (aka laying in the love seat recliner like a slug) and then going to see "House of Sand and Fog" with friends from work. Tonight is the finale of Sex and the City. :cry:

2Cute - Yes you are being overly sensistive if you're thinking of quitting here. We're not tired of hereing about your being sick. I think I can speak for all to say that we are very worried about you and anything you post shows us that you're feeling okay enough to get up and get around. That coughing stuff wears a person out physically and wears you down mentally. DH was sick for three months and he was just grouchy and mean about it. It gets old. Don't beat yourself up. You will feel better and you can be cheery then. :D :grouphug:

Thin - What a great post to find this morning. Take care of that eye. I don't like the sound of you having that and having a headache. If its still red tomorrow, I think you should see the doctor. Yes, my medical degree is in the mail!

Mary - How many fish tanks do you have? I used to have a goldfish that grew huge. Too much work keeping him clean!

Kat - That is funny about forgetting your day off. That would never happen to me! How are you doing with SBD?

Okay ladies, I make a vow that today I will do some of my pilates DVD's before I go to the movie. And I will be careful with my food. Which means I should bypass the popcorn at the movie.

Have a great day!

[Grannie39074]

Thin glad to see you stopping in. I forgot to thank you for the birthday card. I bought a 29 gal aquarium for all my babies. I have about 20 fish now. DH got me a new engagement ring. Bigger than what I had . He never got down on one knee to start with 11 years ago but he did this time.

I have the new tank and a 5 gal. one I got last year.

2cute: gld you are feeling a little better.

I sure do miss Tina especially this time of year(nascar time)

well girls I better run I have to do my shopping for food and finish filling up the new aquarium.

[Terri in MO]

Uh oh, I discovered a bad web site! Zone.com

I played spades against the computer for a while and then downloaded a jigsaw puzzle program. Thomas Kincade pictures. What fun!

I'm going to go hit the shower now.

[2cute2Bfat]

Good Sunday morning all. :sunny:

Terri... I would love to come watch "House of Sand and Fog" with you. I also would love to play cards and games with you guys too. I am not an anti drinker but just don't do much of it myself. I could ALWAYS have fun without it. I do partake now and then... but prefer tea, soda, etc. I never was a coffee drinker either... or anything hot. I have always been a cold drinker.
My husband and I use to socialize a whole lot more than we do now. I have really let my weight control my social life. When I was 285 I didn't like it.. but I still invited people over all the time. Once I passed 300 all that changed. I am looking forward to seeing old friends again once I get under 300. AND BEFORE everyone starts telling me to live my life NOW .. don't ... I ALREADY KNOW. LOL .. I would be the first to say it to you too. LOL

Kat .. going into work on a day you requested off sounds like something I might do. :lol: You seemed to be lucky that you could stay anyway. I would have thought they scheduled someone to replace you.


Thin.. I too am worried about that eye in combination with the headache. You really should get that checked out.
I could visualize you representing that company. You are a super saleslady. I bet you had them eating out of your hands when you were done. I would definitely hire you to do anything. You are a very versatile person and very impressive.

Mary... do you have just gold fish or those colorful fish they sell at WalMart?
I thought the colorful fish had to have their own tanks because they eat each other.
My husband has always wanted a big fancy fish tank with exotic fish. Those suckers get expensive $$$$ ... so needless to say .. we never got any. LOL Now that our kids are grown and gone... who knows ... maybe I will break down and get him some next christams. I mainly worry about losing all the fish if we lose our electricity. That happens often around here. I checked into it once and they need that air pumped in or whatever it does. I can just see me investing all this money and then all of them die.
Okay... I did it. A no complaining post. :cp:
I better quit while I am ahead. :lol:

[thinthinker]

Hi Everyone! :wave: I was a bit worried yesterday too about the headache after the red eye, but the red eye was gone when I got up yesterday, only the headache remained. I really do need to start watching myself though, I've just really taken my life in my own hands lately and that's got to STOP!!! It's been a year now that I've been on the Lipitor (when I remember to take it) and in April, it will be a year for the Glucophage (when I remember to take it) so I really need to get with the program, any program. I don't want to lose something to diabetes and then think about how stupid I was that I could have controlled it all if I'd just paid attention. :(

Honey and I are home alone today. The "baby" asked #1 son if he would like to go scout out a road rally course that he will be participating in next weekend. I'm always happy when the two of them get together. Being an only child, I never had the companionship of a sibling (not that at this point in my life I feel like siblings are the best deal in life given all the troubles my friends have with theirs when it comes to taking care of their parents :eek: ) so I really have dreams that the boys will always remain close and supportive of each other. They have always been soooo different, the "baby" being the "brain" and younger, and #1 son always feeling bad and having to be reminded that we all have our own talents and he will shine in his own right. Maybe now that they are both out of college (well, the "baby" is almost out) and successful, they will both realize that. :shrug: I just don't want them to fight when I get old. But heck, I'm spending all my money NOW, so I guess they won't have anything to fight about, will they??? :lol:

2cute: Don't you feel one bit bad about whining. You're entitled. And I agree with Terri, at least it shows us that you are ABLE to get out of bed. [[[hugs]]] I know what you mean about letting "my weight control my social life". I do the same thing. But mine is more about not going places I would really enjoy because of not fitting in the seats. :( Honey and I used to have season tickets to the theatre and did cool things like that, but haven't now in years because of my big A$$ not fitting. You'd think it would be enough to make me change my ways, wouldn't ya??

Mary: You're very welcome. I figured you might like something besides bills in the mail to come home to! :D A bunch of your babies survived. That's cool. I bet you're having fun getting that new aquarium up and running. *I love the idea that you got a new engagement ring, that's wonderful. Did you know it was coming, or was it a surprise?

Terri: Well, I suppose I'm glad you found that new site, since you're not able to be up and around. But I had to give up on my game playing because I already spend too much time on this dang computer without sitting all day and playing games. * It sounds like you had alot of fun last night. We used to have neighbors a few doors down and we would get together almost every Saturday night and play cards. We would alternate their house, then ours, etc. It was great fun....until they moved to Arkansas! :(

Katrina: You went to work when you had asked off? UNBELIEVABLE!!! :lol: Glad it was a "light" night for you, but it's the pitts that you won't have a day off until Wednesday.

Well girls, the Nascar race is about to start, which means I can sneak out of the house and run a couple of errands. :) See ya later. Love :love: ya bunches.

[2cute2Bfat]

I am sooooooooo ANGRY !!! and even more HURT !!!!

My son and husband planned on ME babysitting so they could go play golf !!!!
I am sitting here sick from puenmonia and they figure I am going to be home anyway. :mad:
I am sooooooooo MAD !!!!!
My son called to see how I was feeling. STUPID me thought it was because he cared.
Now I find out.... it is because he wants a babysitter. I am sooooooo hurt !!! :cry:

Before he came... I told my husband that our son was coming to "visit" to ask me to babysit and that there was NO WAY I was babysitting. My husband said okay... but I could tell.... it had been discussed by the two of them. Then when my son gets here... my son says "Samantha will sleep for 3 hours... so we can go play golf." My husband acts all innocent and says "You go son, I am staying here with mom." I KNOW he planned on going too. Then my son asks his dad why he isn't going.?? And I say... "Because I am not babysiting." And my son says.. "I thought you were feeling better" and I said.. "Yes, I am feeling better ... but I am still sick. And I am not babysitting for you".

My son is VERY bad at taking advantage of me. And I know that is my fault. Someone cannot take advantage of you UNLESS you let them. I have always lived for my children and I gladly sacrifice for them and often knowingly let them take advantage of me. But ... this time is different. I have never been so sick in my life... and he STILL wants to take advantage of me. That hurts soooo bad. :cry: And what makes it even worse... I truly believe my husband was in on it. I may be wrong.... but I don't think so.

I just had to cry on someones shoulders. Thanks for listening.

[Grannie39074]

I have guppies only I want to get some different kinds now I have a bigger tank. I don't do goldfish. I knew I was getting the ring when he asked me to pick it out. It's not an expensive one but it is new and bigger.

[Jehari]

I wasn't going to post, cuz I was on my way to bed, but I just had to say to 2Cute:

YOU POOR THING!!! :o Men can be so incredibly thoughtless!! Unless you are actually in the hospital on the edge of death, they think you can just do whatever. All it takes is ONE LITTLE SNEEZE and they call off everything and demand the world come to a halt for them. :mad: I can only imagine how hurt you are. My brother does the same thing to my mom and I wish I could just smack him. And my DH has used the "since you are here anyway" thing on me with the kids and his friends kids and I would like to choke the !@#$% out of him. I'm so glad you stood up for yourself. Obviously nobody else is going to do it for you. You are seriously sick and need to look out for yourself. HUGS to you, and take care girl!!! :grouphug:

I'll be back tomorrow to confess all my wrong doings over the weekend :devil: .
Talk at ya later,
Jen

[2cute2Bfat]

I just had this emailed to me... I thought a few of you might appreciate it... I know Jen will. ;)

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A study at the University of Missouri shows that the type of male facial features that a woman finds attractive can differ depending on where she is at in her menstrual cycle.

For example: If a woman is ovulating, she is attracted to men with
rugged and masculine features.
If she is menstruating or menopausal, she is more prone to be attracted to a man with scissors jammed in his temple and a bat shoved up his *** while he is on fire.

:lol: :rofl: :lol: :rofl: :lol:

As you can tell... I appreciate it. :lol:

[ageoldie]

2Cute, Men what can we say? and boys grow up to be men!!! Just hang in there and take it easy and stand up for yourself, and most importiantlyTake CARE of yourself

Sorry I didn't post any yesterday, I did check in a couple of times, but it was a busy day. Went to work about 9:00 and then DH & I left to get some breakfast, and then went to Home Depot and loaded the back of the Excursion with weed & seed/potting soil/ pots/ and flowers. (note: we fill up the Excursion which holds a lot more than the Mustang!)

About an hour after I got back to the office my mom called and said she and my sister were on their way by to get me to go to lunch with them. I tried to explain that I had just gotten back from breakfast and needed to get some work done, but to no avail. They got me back about 30 minutes before time for us to leave. Needless to say I didn't get much work done.

When we got home we worked in the yard until we got everything done, then went to the grocery store, then to visit my SIL then home to eat supper, then it was time for bed.

Today we went to Church and then I've been taking my nap.

Thin enjoyed your posts, sounds like you not only enjoy your work, but do a very good job of it. It must have been an honor to reppresent your employer(?) with their client.


Terri, I'm glad I'm not the only one into computer games. I am almost addicted to computer jigsaws. I bought the offline version of the Kinkaed puzzles, and just this last weekend bought on called Puzzle Master4. On WWW.IWON.COM there is a Universal JIgsaw of the Day. My very favorite game site www.prizegames.com shut down around the first of February and I really miss it. It had two game I was also addicted to. They were Marbles and CoinsAway. Most games are around on several sites, but I can't find these anywhere. I find several named Marbles, but it not the same game.

Mary Where we went for our anniversary they had several of the largest fish tanks I've ever seen, and some of the biggest oddest(translated ugliest) fish I've ever seen.

Well, it's time go get ready for church, so have a great night. If we don't go out to eat, I'll be in the chat room at 7:30. I've never found anyone else there on any Sunday night I've stopped in, but I'll keep trying.

[Terri in MO]

House of Sand and Fog was very good. Just like the book but very powerful performances.

Men are just stupid. DH is doing some of that crap with my foot. Apparently he thinks he doesn't need to help clean house. He'll have to rethink that stupid theory. Don't be hurt, 2Cute, they were being thoughtless and they just don't get it. Even if you try to explain your feelings, they'll apologize but do it again.

Okay, I need to do some work that I brought home on Friday. Should have done it this morning.

[Stepping Out]

2 Cute: :lol: :rofl: :D That was GOOD! I'm sorry that your menfolk were so insensitive. :mad: They'll come to their senses-eventually.

Thin: How's your headache? :headache: Maybe you should go get yourself checked out, just to be safe.

Terri: I like to go to zone.com to play Hexic. That thing is ADDICTIVE! How is your foot doing? :)

Mary: I hope your fishies do well in their new home :D

2 Cute, Terri, Thin: Feel better soon! :)

Barb g.: Sounds like you've had a nice relaxing day. :)

See you all soon!

[2cute2Bfat]

Gee.. I have been posting a lot lately... but then again I was not well enough to do anything but read / post / sleep. LOL

And for my dilemma earlier... thanks for the sympothy and support.
Even though I was angry and hurt... I also know that men are truly CLUELESS. :doh: I don't think my son for a minute thought about how that hurt me. He really is a great son... and if he knew it hurt me... he would be the first to apolgize. I don't know how I raised such a "male" son. LOL
I am over it now... and put it in proper perspective... but I also am more aware than ever... it is MY RESPONSIBILTY to not let others take advantage of me.

I am glad to report I feel even better tonight. :)
I still have a stuffed up nose and a cough ... but nothing like before.
I plan to go to bed in a few minutes and get a good nights rest.... and hopefully tomorrow will be a new day. :sunny:

No replys tonight... just peeking in. I will check in again tomorrow.
Good night.

[thinthinker]

Hi everyone! :wave: No time to really post right now, off to WI (not Wisconsin) at WW. But I had to come by early for just this one thing:

Barbg:
:balloons:Happy Birthday, to you!
Happy Birthday, to you! :hat:
Happy Birthday, dear Barb! :gift:
Happy Birthday, to you! and many, many more!:balloons:

Hope you have a wonderful birthday, Barb.

I'll see the rest of you later.

[2cute2Bfat]

:balloons: HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB !!!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday dear Barb.g
Happy Birthday to youuuuuu !!!

:hb: :cb: :gift: :hat: :queen: :cheer:

Wish I had time to visit.. but not this morning.
Just had to wish Barb a belated birthday wish.

[Grannie39074]

Happy Birthday Barb

[Jehari]

Ok ladies....

I could give you the rundown on the cause of my INCREDIBLE STRESS :eek: over the past week, but I doubt any of you have that kind of time. What I will tell you is how BAD my food was yesterday. I went on a binge the likes of which I haven't seen since before I had the surgery. I ate all day. I ate until it hurt. I ate until I was sick. And as soon as the pain or the queasiness passed, I ate some more until I was sick or hurting again. :( I cannot even grasp what was going on in my head. I can't believe I did that to myself. WHY??? :?: I was sooo out of control. I ate about a zillion of Reeses mini peanutbutter cups. I just couldn't stop eating. I ate anything and everything.
I'm back on the wagon today. My food has been good so far. I did NOT spend my entire savings, fly half way around the planet, have major surgery, and come this far to fail now. If I blow it this time, I feel like there's no hope. This is it for me. I HAVE to do it. I really hope I don't see another episode like yesterday. That was just awful.

Sorry, no replies today. I still have an awful lot going on at the moment. I'll pop in later tomorrow.
Later taters,
Jen
:wave:

[thinthinker]

Hi everybody! :wave: I'm back. WI (not Wisconsin) was nothing spectacular. I stayed the same. :( That's not a sad smilie as much as it's a disgusted one. But, you can't expect a different conclusion when you've done all the same things, now can ya??? Need to change some things.

2cute: I'm so sorry your son (and hubby, for that matter) were so insensitive to your situation. But men just really have NO clue. When they're sick they don't expect to be asked to lift a finger when they're sick. (he!!, what am I talking about, they NEVER expect to be asked to lift a finger :s: ) But past all of that (you know me, always thinking outside of the box :lol: ) I guess I'm more surprised at your DIL even THINKING about allowing you to sit with the babies when you're so contagious!!! I mean, does she really think she wants to deal with two babies that become infected just because her husband had to play golf??? I'm thinking NOT!! * By the way, that study was slightly off, I have more of the "prone to be attracted to a man with scissors jammed in his temple and a bat shoved up his *** while he is on fire" days than just when I'm PMSing. Must be the having to live with 3 grown males that does it to me. At least you had a couple of daughters to comiserate with. I feel like such an outsider sometimes.

Mary: I just know the new ring is lovely. Come to think of it, my honey never got down on one knee either. We were sitting in the front seat (yes, I said FRONT seat :nono: ) of his car, overlooking the lake that is on campus of the University he was attending. We were on our way to the theatre. Ahhhh, those were the days......OMG, do I digress! Sorry.

Jen: So sorry about your binge, honey. That's not good. What happened? We're here for you. Did the other guys from your DH's unit come home this past week or something that set you off? Since you've had the surgery, doesn't bingeing make you deathly sick? I suppose I'm asking for TMI, but I'd have to say that puking would definitely keep me away from stuff I shouldn't have. Well, at least I think it would, cuz I HATE puking! :eek:

Barbg: Hope your birthday is going well and you're doing something fun (No, another trip to Home Depot is NOT fun!!! ) *I do really enjoy my work. I started doing this kind of work so I didn't have to go back into the work force and get a "real" job. :lol: The business is really growing in leaps and bounds. I've doubled my income two years in a row now. As far as John trusting me to handle this meeting, yes, I was a bit honored. Even though I've been doing this job for him for almost 2 years, it's one thing to do the work and quite another to have someone trust you enough to represent the company for them. (Funny, on the side, I found out that John is 53/I'm 50, and he has two kids: 22 and 24/and so do I). Now he's talking about having to go to Florida and meet with people there and how he should send me. YIKES! I don't fit in airline seats. Oh well. That probably won't happen.

Terri: "Even if you try to explain your feelings, they'll apologize but do it again." AMEN, sister!!! It just never sinks in, does it??? * House of Sand and Fog is one we haven't seen. They're bringing a bunch back around for a second time, probably because of the Academy Awards coming soon. The theatre I work at brought back stuff like Mystic River and Cold Mountain. I didn't see either of those.

Joanne: Doctors and I don't get along. They want me to lose weight, I don't seem to do it. :shrug: I got the notice to schedule my yearly GYN appointment the other day. Do you know how much I want to do THAT one??? :no:

It's Monday.
Hmmmm, a new week.
No gain this morning.
Plenty of extra time to play.
Maybe it really IS time to shake some things up.
Let's go back to Curves!!!
Ok, lets! :D

I'm outta here. I'll be back later to report in that I really DID go. See ya.

BTW, I posted a new article on our Article Thread about Attitude. Take a look.

[2cute2Bfat]

Oh Jen... {{{ HUGS }}} Although I have not had one of those type binges in a longggggg time... I remember it well. STAND STRONG and get back on the wagon. Yes... you fell flat on your face... but stand back up... wipe the crumbs off your face and get on the bike you bought and ride out your anxiety.

Even God cannot undo what has been done. But you can start anew... TODAY.
We can all relate to you ... and we can all learn from your experience....
Don't take the first bite. We never know when we won't be able to control it.

Thin... I don't think DIL knew anything about it. She was having a baby shower for a friend and she just knew he took the baby for an outing during the shower. That is my thought .. I might be wrong... but I don't think so. She gets angry too because of his complusion for golf. I don't think he intended on telling her. Just my opinion... not fact.

okay.. I am going. I hadn't checked in today and just wanted to say hi.
I actually showered and got dressed with makeup today. That alone makes you feel better :) Up until last night ... I did not feel up to even that. I will be happy when I am 100% well again. I am hoping before my next doctor visit.

[katrinabgood]

it is MY RESPONSIBILTY to not let others take advantage of me.

Oh, how I hear THAT! That is an issue I struggle with all the time. I'm getting better though. I don't feel that at home as much as I do at work. But I have started to speak up for myself...and it is AMAZING how good I feel afterwards! Strong and in control. Not *****y, which is what I always thought I'd be thought of if I spoke my mind.

It's time to realize that we count! We, who are always concerned for other's feelings, need to consider our own, and let the world know that we have them. As mothers, wives, sweethearts, daughters...heck, WOMEN, we need and deserve to to taken care of too!! And if we have to do it ourselves, then so be it!!

I'm glad that you're feeling better, 2cute!
Thin, Well? Did you go? Good girl.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BARBG!!! :hb:
Jen, put your seat belt on and strap yourself to that wagon! Or at least the bike! Past is past...moving forward now!
Homebound...okay, I confess...Alchemy is my game! Very addictive!
Terri...How's the foot? You're a good woman, continuing your exercise despite your injury...my hero!
Mary...how are the fishies? Have you seen "Finding Nemo?" Watch it and you'll see them in a whole new way!

Okay, I'm bent over...could somebody give ME a good swift kick in the A$$? I used the pms/period excuse for about a week and a half...time to get back in gear.
Why is it so hard to LOSE the weight and so @#%$^% easy to pack it back on? hmmm?
Why, I ask you...WHY??????

With that in mind...I have to make dinner for the boy. I hope he's not too hungry!

See you all later...

[BarbPA]

Hi Gals!
Whew, what a busy day! I am getting ready to head home, but wanted to stop in for a minute.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARB.g!!!!
:hb: :joker: :cb: :high:

I will try to stop back later with more to say and replies. However, I have told myself that I HAVE to exercise before I get on the computer. So, hopefully you will see me later! :^:

:wave:
Barb

[thinthinker]

I'm baaacccckkkkk! :wave: I DID IT!!!! :cp:

I went to Curves and did my workout for the first time in several months. I just knew after this weekend that I needed to mix things up a little bit. Now to just keep with it. :crossed: I've got to dump some of this weight. I'm tired of not being able to go places or travel for fear of not fitting in the seats. I'm ready to renew my faith in WW and to GET MOVING!!! :strong:

:coach:Are ya with me???? :cheer:
:cheer:Come on, girls, we can do this! :drill:

[Terri in MO]

Hi ladies!

Happy Birthday, Barb.G!

How is everyone tonight? I had a fairly good day. I've kept my food within my plan and drank lots of water. I kept my walking to trips to the ladies room and to get something for lunch. The maintenance guys built a block so that I can put my feet up since I have to sit so much now. What sweet guys! They are probably idiots at home. :rofl:

I did do my general conditioning stuff this morning. Most of it anyway.

Kat - Now, you've worked too hard at phase 1 of SBD to blow it all on PMS. Be strong!

Thin and Barb - Did you exercise? Inquiring minds want to know. :drill:

2Cuter - That is great that you are feeling better. A good hot shower can do wonders. But don't get carried away doing stuff. So that makes me be nosy - what where you doing that you didn't have time to post??? You better be resting and letting your body heal itself. :s:

Jen - Sorry to see that you have such a tough day. This isn't just about eating less so that we lose weight. We got fat because of how we handled something in our lives and used food to medicate. Something wasn't right in our lives that kept us from eating properly or exercising. This is a lifelong journey and if we're going to be successful, we have to change how we react. You had a really bad food day. You stopped at ONE day not a whole string of them. Give yourself credit for that. But next time, jump on your bike or take a walk instead of eating when the stress hits - anything but food. Its incredibly hard but its something we HAVE to learn if we're going to get healthy and stay that way. Hope that isn't too preachy or "know-it-all". But we need to face the truth and we need people to help us see it. Have a great day tomorrow - just make it great! :grouphug:

Okay, I'm going to go browse around. Oh, thanks for the game ideas!

[Terri in MO]

Thin we posted at the same time.

:bravo:

[BarbPA]

Hi Again!
YEP! :yes: I exercised so I am back to post. Our weekend was fairly uneventful. All of Saturday was devoted to my friend's party. Her sister, who was throwing it, had a sick baby so I ended up shopping for all the decorations, doing some baking and going early to help set up. We did stay out too late, but had a nice time! :spin: Yesterday was the laziest day I have spent in a very long time. Slept late, watched tv, took a nap, watched more tv....you get the idea! Lazy to the fullest of the word! :lol:

Food wasn't great this weekend and exercise was bad, which is why I was being so hard on myself to exercise tonight. I ate pretty good today and I am going to make tomorrow a good day as well. I am back to taking it one day at a time! It's amazing how much willpower and motivation this takes. It's a lifetime change!!

I think Terri summed up men very well....Men are just stupid. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Jen - Oh, sweetie, yesterday was certainly a rough day! {{{HUGS}}} Take some time to figure out what you think caused such a binge and hopefully to can hold it off next time! A good start --- get the Reese's out of the house (if there are any left) Those things are addictive! You have come too far and been through too much to do that to yourself!
:grouphug:

2Cute - I am so happy that you seem to be feeling a little better - don't push yourself too much too soon! :snail: Take is slow!

Kat - You really hit a tough spot of mine...
But I have started to speak up for myself... I have to work on this!!!

Hi and Hugs to all!! I've got to jump off and spend some time with my sweetie!

:)Barb

[2cute2Bfat]

STOP !!!! DO NOT POST HERE.
Instead come join us on 300+ #494
See all of you there. :wave: