300+...and ready to try again....#504

[VermontChick]

WELCOME !!!

We want to invite everyone to join us in our journey.
We share laughter and tears.
We share what works for us and what doesn't.
We recently started a Topic of the Day.

Monday........Motivation Monday
Tuesday.......Tuesday Tips
Wednesday.....Wednesday Weigh ins
Thursday......Thankful Thursday
Friday........Friday Facials, Fingernails and Fun
Saturday.......Sit-up Saturdays - any physical activity
Sunday.........Soup and Salad Sunday - recipes

We chat on Wednesday and Sunday at 8:30 EST, 7:30 CST.

These are not required topics ...just ideas to share. We have found them very helpful. We also share heartaches and fears...joys and celebrations.

WELCOME!

[2cute2Bfat]

Thanks Melissa for starting our new thread. :thanks:
I always love it when others do that too.
I left a short brief message on the old thread before I knew you started the new one so I am not going to repeat myself here. I need to get going and get my day started.

Tuesday TIP ....

DRINK YOUR WATER !!!!!!!
Eat your veggies
Do some sort of exercise above and beyond your everyday stuff.
Feed your mind healthy thoughts as well as your body healthy food.

[ageoldie]

My Tuesday Tip is to work for someone other than your Husband and Son!!!
Seriously work has been a killer for the last two months. I thought after the loan went through, things would get better, WRONG :nono: Last week went pretty well at the new plant, they produced about 13 parts and everyone was happy. This week three employee quit, one went to jail and we have orders running out our ears we can't fill yet, so the customers are getting irate and wanting to cancel, DH & Son are at the plant all the time, leaving me to "RUN" things here at the office!!! And did I mention that DH calls from his cell phone about every 30 minutes to see what I'm doing, and will I do this and this for him!

I need a break! I think I'll buy a plane ticket to Oklahoma for April!

[Stinger766]

Hi ladies. Happy Tuesday. :)

Nothing much going on here. Things at work are pretty much always the same. One of my employees quit yesterday (which is a good thing) so the stress level should go down a lot for me because he was my main stress lately. I'm actually having a good day because of it, horrible as that may sound. The prior manager (I took over in Aug) should have and threatened to fire him lots of times but never did so I inherited problems. Age, I'm sorry that things are so stressful for you and your family on the work front. I'm sure all the kinks will get worked out and things will get back to normal. What is it that you do? (If you don't mind my asking).

Barb, I'm glad that your surgery has been scheduled so soon!!! You must be so excited. (Not about the surgery but about the IVF, lol).

On a dieting front I'm doing great! As I said before I have no idea why I'm doing so well or able to stick to it this time but I'm very glad and seeing results makes me even more determined. I haven't really had any days in the 9 1/2 weeks I've been dieting that I've felt like giving up. I feel better physically because I'm getting so much more nutrients in my body and being lighter makes me feel physically better as well. I know you all know what I'm talking about. :)

That's about it for now. Hope you all have a great day!

Ingrid

[VermontChick]

So I get a call back for a job..we play phone tag for nearly a week..finally she calls me this morning and i answer..and she tells me that they're looking for someone with more "office experience." This really sends me because everyone knows that "office experience" is so vague and generic...I could just spit bullets!! (She was really condescending to me, about how most of my custumer service experience comes from retail). It was funny because she called me "Martha" despite having my resume right there. Actually it was more like "hello M-Martha? Me-...what is it?" I wanted to ask her what exactly one gains from working in an office two years...because it didn't seem to be helping her one bit(no offense to office workers, but get real....if our computer skills are above average, and we can multi task and work with other people...what else is there? Making copies? Fetching coffee?? I think you can learn all there is to learn about the "office environment" by working there for summer jobs...which I have..grah!! :rollpin: <--- that is exactly how I felt on the phone.



<b>PS: Still wondering about tips for lower back pain...or perhaps some stories to make me feel like there are others who have gone through it :( </b> I'm wondering if I should see a chiropracter instead of an MD.

[BlueHairFawn]

Hey girls. Sorry I got so far behind. I swear I put a post up explaining that I was ill. I have terrible acid reflux. I have been very sick with it, especially the last two weeks. I ended up pleading with my doctors office to move up my appointment, and after hearing what was going on they let me in. I was really fortunate. I got it taken care of hopefully. I don’t feel much better yet but I am also not in any real pain which is good.

Ah well. On the upside. I lost 15 pounds! It’s been two weeks. The doctor says once I hit 400 lbs it will get even better. I am happy.

Age: Hope things get better for you on the work front!:crossed:

Ingrid: Glad you got rid of that jerk. Right on! High five for the dieting success!:high:

Miss: Ew, that sucks. You tell em!:coach:

Have a great week everyone. Big hugs!:grouphug::goodluck:

Sincerely,
Blue

[VermontChick]

Blue -

YAY ON THE WEIGHT LOSS!!! That's sooo rad. :clap: I have NO idea how much I have lost in the past couple of weeks...my scale doesn't go beyond 300, unfortunately :(

So i'll just have to pray :pray: that i'm losing....

[thinthinker]

Hi everyone! :wave: Can't stay, but I needed to get here to wish Syn a Happy Birthday!

Syn:

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

Hope you had a wonderful Birthday! :)

[BarbPA]

Hi Ladies!
What's happening? I hope everyone is having a great night! :) All is well here. DH and I had an appt. with our RE today and all went well. I am good to go for tomorrow procedure and the next steps of the process. Tomorrow is going to be a long day. I am not allowed to eat or drink anything (not even water) after midnight and my surgery is not until 2:15. I am going to be one hungry gal by tomorrow night! I have a big cup of water sitting next to me and 1 hour to finish it off! Not sure how I will feel tomorrow night but I'll try to get in here for a quick update.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SYN!!!
I hope you had a wonderful day!!
:hb: :gift: :balloons:

Melissa - Sorry about the job. Hopefully that means something better is going to come along! Sorry - I can't help you with the lower back pain problem. I hope you find something to help.
:flow2:

Blue - Congratulations on the 15 pounds lost so far! Keep up the great work! I hope you feel better soon!
:flow1:

Barb.g - Whew! Sounds like you have a lot to juggle working with your family. I think a trip to OK is definately in store! I wish I could be there with you!
;)

A big Hello :wave: and hugs :grouphug: to everyone!!!
Talk to you tomorrow!
Love Ya!
Barb
:)

It's nearly midnight, so....

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!
May the luck of the Irish be with you!
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

[2cute2Bfat]

Happy Birthday to you ...
Happy Birthday to you ...
Happy Birthday dear Syn...
Happy Birthday to youuuuuu !!!!!

:balloons: :hb: :hat: :hb: :balloons:

I sure hope you had a wonderful day.

Batb.g ... {{{HUGS}}} I feel for you sweetie. I hope it all straightens out for you guys soon. I hear it takes a long time to get a new business to iron out it's problems... hopefully yours work out sooner rather than later.
Hop on a plane... get behind the wheel .... any way you come ... I will have open arms waiting for you. :)

Ingrid... Glad that you had your problem child quit. Congrats. LOL
I loved your quote....I feel better physically because I'm getting so much more nutrients in my body and being lighter makes me feel physically better as well
More nutrients... it is such a key to success.

MissMeliss...I am sorry to hear you did not get the job. Please don't take it too personal. You never know what they are hunting for... all you can do is apply and then accept what happens. It is that old saying... "Not enough experience but no one will hire you to get it"
I have been to a chiropractor and they have done wonders for me and my family members. It is worth a try.

Blue... CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!! 15lb loss is awesome.
I am glad the doctor got you in for your acid reflux. Take good care of yourself.

BarbPA.... You will be in my thoughts tomorrow. I wish you the best on your surgery. I was surprised to hear you will be home tomorrow night.
Thanks for reminding me about St Pattys Day.... I must wear green.

Okay.. I am out of here again. My daughter goes to bed early so I have to be out of here so she can sleep.

[Terri in MO]

Good morning ladies!

Happy Birthday Syn!!

:bravo: Blue!

Barb - You'll be in my prayers today. One step closer!! {{{hugs}}}

Howdy to everyone else!

The bathroom looks great. I got home last night and DH was grouchy about what they had accomplished - more like NOT. He said all they did was remove the kitchen wallpaper and leave. Didn't paint the bathroom but they did SOMETHING because it smelled. I walked into the bathroom, took a sniff, looked at the walls and went back to the kitchen and told him that he was dumber than dogshi* because the bathroom walls were GREEN and had been white. What a dork. I was kidding about the dumber than whatever. Sort of. I'm thrilled with it. I'm thrilled to see that wallpaper gone - it was lovely back in the early 90's but no longer for me. And it went well. Today they will paint the kitchen and hopefully be done. After seeing how well this guy paints - I told DH that I'm not ever doing it myself again.

I've done a great workout this morning between the medicine ball, curl bar, dumbbells and stability ball. Too bad I have to waste this wonderful feeling on work.

Now I must run because the painter will be here in less than an hour.

Enjoy your St. Paddy's day!

[thinthinker]

:) Happy St. Patty's Day!!! :)

[2cute2Bfat]

Hope everyone is wearing green today.

I am here to wish everyone a Happy St. Patricks Day but then I am out of here. Got a dozen things to do.

BarbPA we are all thinking of you and saying prayers.
Terri... I am glad your bath turned out so well and know the kitchen will too. What color is the kitchen going to be?

Okay.. gotta run. Love you all. :love:

[katrinabgood]

...even though it's the bottom of the morning at this point! :) :lol:

In other words...

:) HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY! :)

My Irish songs are playing in one room, the parade is on the TV in another, and my corned beef is simmering on the stove...okay, you guessed it, I'm a wee bit Irish! ;)

I have only a minute or two to spend here...lots to do today and my honey is coming home tonight! It's weird, we don't see each other a lot with our crazy schedules, but at least I know he's around here somewhere...I don't like him being so far from home...I MISS HIM!

Hey!! Who sent the COLD back to these here parts??? On Monday, my daffodils were just about to pop open, and now they're covered with snow. And it's FREEZING!!
Luckyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy...was it you? Hmm?? :mag:


I have absolutely NOTHING to report on the diet and exercise front, so we won't even go there. But congrats to all you "losers" out there! :cp: :cp:

All right, gotta get moving here...Have a grand day, all!

Happy Birthday, Syn! :hb:

Good Luck, Barb! :goodluck: :crossed:

[Syn]

Thanks for all the birthday wishes!! It made me feel special!

I have been really busy babysitting!! 2 year olds can be so energetic!!!!!!!

Happy :) to you one and all....

I have an impatient friend waiting for me to get going, She wanted me to go to dinner with her, but told me she would pick me up at 6:30...and it is just barely 5:30 now. :(

I wanted to reply to more individual posts but haven't the time...BarbPA you have been in my thoughts and prayers. I hope the surgery went well.

I need to run..will try and write more next time.....

[qsilver]

Happy St. Patrick's Day! :) :) :) :) :)

My day started off on the oddest note ever. I actually got chewed out by my boss for being on time to work! :lol: Ok, it was seriously NOT funny at the time, but now that I'm home and in safe/comfy surroundings I can laugh. My boss admitted that he probably needs to be medicated, but says he can't afford it. The other woman in the office and I offered to take up a collection. Yeah, he really was that bad, but he is awfully funny and easy to get along with when he cycles back to normal. He was gracious enough to laugh at our offer. He was just upset because he wanted to work at my computer since it is so much faster than his, and he thought I wasn't coming in until noon today. I had given him my schedule and he approved it, so he should have known? At least I wasn't there the last two days. He ripped my desk apart, threw files on the floor and in the garbage, you name it. He has been on a major rampage.

In case any of you are wondering, I'm sticking with that job until I have health insurance at the night job or find something better with benefits. During that time, we will also have paid off the very last of my student loans, DH's car and 1-2 small credit cards. Yes, I am a woman with a plan! With those other bills out of the way, and if job situations don't change too dramatically, I can have everything else paid off within a year.

Ok, so far this has had nothing to do with my weight loss and getting healthier, at least not on the surface. Actually, it does have a lot to do with it though, because getting all the other stuff good works to the positive for my body as well. If I'm not stressing over this other junk, I don't want to stuff it down with a lot of food. We'll just say that I'm approaching this problem from all sides! :lol:

My girls have been working hard while I was writing because they want me to take them shopping tonight. Since they are finished, I guess I'd better get off here and out the door?

Take care, all!

Andria

[BarbPA]

Hi Ladies -
Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers today. The surgery went very well. I didn't get to talk to the Dr. afterwards but Jeff did and the Dr. said all now looks great for the next stage of this adventure! :bb:

I am still very groggy and sore and only out of bed for a few minutes to stretch my legs. I was put under general anesthesia for the surgery, which I haven't had since I was about 17. When they were rolling me into recovery I woke up bawling :cry: They kept asking me if I was in pain and why was I crying? I just kept saying "I don't know". They told me that anesthesia can have that affect on some people. I got some extra drugs through IV for the cramps I was having and now I just need to take it easy for tonight and tomorrow and then I should be good to go!

That's my update for the night. I have a horrible headache and can only assume it's from all the drugs, so I am going back to bed!

Thanks Again! I love you all!
:)
Barb

[VermontChick]

Hey girls, thanks for all the encouraging words. Today was a pretty good day...I even left enough free points to drink a frappuccino from Starbucks (five points for a grande, in case anyone cares :D)..but other than that it was just another day :blah: Writing down all the foods i eat really does make me stay under my points :write: ...imagine that...and I have a great memory..but imagine my shock when i found out that a 16 oz bottle of Dole Orange juice has 4 points :eek:

Thanks guys for all the advice about the leg thing, I guess it's best to go to a 'back doc' instead of an MD, only because they'll be familiar with back related injuries. Chiropracters are doctors right? I'm sick of takign Aleve and having my legs feel like rubber at night from the muscle relaxent.

I'm pretty tired, I took Nyquil before i went to bed last time, so i didn't feel rested when i woke up. :tired:

Well I trust you ladies are well, and have a great day tomorrow. I'll be doing a Bonne Belle reset for the better part of the day...wahoo :jig:

And yes I know, I probably went too far with the smileys. I always discover new ones every time i look :lol:

[Terri in MO]

Hi ladies!

Barb - I'm so glad to hear that the surgery went well. Take care of yourself! That is weird about the crying. I had foot surgery several years ago and I remember hearing someone say, don't cry but then the next lady puked so I think it must have been me crying. Better to cry than puke!

Can we discuss Survivor?

American Idol? I don't think the tall redhead will go far. He's good but he's not pop idol material IMOP. He needs to perk up. I still think that little Jon guy is not good. He dances too much and his dad dances like a dork. But there are several that are really good. I didn't think the little gal that was ousted tonight was all that good. Not consistant enough. Well, I guess when I start recording CDs in my rec room, I can choose! :lol:

Well, I'm off to bed. The painter came back at 6 pm and just now left at 9. At least he's finished and we can start putting the house back together. I've already warned DH - deep cleaning ahead. :s: I'll be anxious (?really?) to see the bill. He lives next door so he's not worried about being paid immediately. He needs help with his bookkeeping - maybe I should barter my accounting services for future work - like fertilizing the yard or painting the downstairs rec room.

Well, that turned into a long-winded paragraph about nothing. Kitchen looks fabulous. Medium taupe - beige with a gray undertone.

Good night ladies! My Janet E. book is calling.

[2cute2Bfat]

Terri... you and I agree 100% on the red head and little John. I HATE little John... and I don't say that often. LOL I agreed with who got knocked off. But I did not agree with the other 2 in the bottom 3. I was surprised the one Hawaiian girl wasn't there. She was "TERRIFED" while singing Tuesday. Not the one who wears the flower... I like her...but the other girl from Hawaii. I can't wait until little John goes... but I think it will be a few weeks still.

I am really frustrated with myself food wise. I have avoided the subject here because I know you are all probably sick of hearing me fail ... AGAIN. :( I really think I am not eating all that bad... but I gained 5 more pounds. :mad: I do know I am REALLY retaining water. My legs "feel" swollen.. especially in the mornings. I need to drink more water. The best way to get rid of water retention is to drink MORE. But I have also eaten a lot of high sodium foods.

Barb... I am so glad your surgery went well. My daughter had the same reaction when she was under anastiesia ... woke up bawling and did not know why. No pain.
The nurses said it is a common reaction for many. Take good care of yourself.


Miss Meliss... journaling is definitely a wise step of action. Journaling foods, exercise, moods, everything. Keep up the good work.

Andria... sounds like life is going well for you. I agree.. stress of life is definitely a factor in losing this weight.... or gaining. I am feeling the stress of not having my taxes done. Heck.. I have not even started. I find myself eating to avoid it. Grrrr

Syn.. how was your dinner out with your friend?? I am always glad when you stop in and visit. How was your birthday??

Kat.. I thought I was getting corn beef for lunch. I ordered a Rueben Sandwich.
My idea of a Rueben is corn beef and sauerkraut. What I got was ham and turkey with swiss cheese and coleslaw on rye. It was very good... but not what I was expecting. How was your corn beef???

well friends. That is a reply to everyone who posted since my last post.
Don't forget Thankful Thursday.... lets hear an 'attitude of gratitude' !!!!

[VermontChick]

In light of THANKFUL THURSDAY, I thought that I would post what I am thankful for.
-I'm thankful I have decided to do something about myself before it becomes a huge health concern. Last month my systolic was in the 130's, lately it's been in the lower 130's and teens.
-I'm thankful for a wonderful and adorable young man who loves me for who I am, who wants to help me shed this weight (literally).
-I'm thankful to have family who is very supportive, especially my brothers

:D Cheeziness factor: 7.5

[VermontChick]

Oh note to 2cute:

I just noticed your blurb about being frusterated food-wise. It seems like there's always something we are eating too much of, doesn't it? I mean if you opt for a low fat diet, it's high in sugar....if you opt for a low carb diet, it's high in sodium. I remember you mentioned how good you always felt doing a low carb diet...is that what you are doing now? Maybe it's time to go back to the 'strict phase' of the south beach, or if Atkins has worked for you..maybe that should help? You lose a lot of water during the strict phases of these diets (amazing, considering the sodium rich foods we inhale eating all that meat)

Just an idea, I know by now we all know what works and what doesn't..and that it's never over until we take a step back for every two we take forward.

Good luck today!

[Terri in MO]

Hi ladies,

A quick Thankful Thursday as I have 8 mins left on the laptop battery!

I'm thankful for.....having God in control of my life and that he is there to be strong for me; I'm thankful for my husband (most days) and the life we are NOW leading; I'm thankful for a good job; I'm thankful for my family and friends that care and accept me for being me. I'm thankful that we live in a country based on Freedom, individuality, and love. I'm thankful for my friends here whom some of I get to meet in just a little over a month!

Have a great, wonderful, rejoicing in life kind of day! :D

[BarbPA]

Good Morning Ladies!

I am up and around the only complaint I have now is a whopper of a headache. A nurse just called to check on me and said I probably got a little dehydrated and to drink lots of fluids today. Other than that the rest of me feels pretty good - slow, but good! I told work I'd occassionally check e-mail and voicemail today but other than that I am taking it easy! ;)

SURVIVOR? Yes, please feel free to talk about it! I did manage to stay up and watch it last night!

I only 1/2 watched American Idol this week so I can't really comment on that one.

On this Thankful Thursday (and everyday) I am thankful for all the wonderful people in my life - my family, my cyber family, my dear friends and of course my wonderful husband! I am extremely thankful for the opportunities we have been given in life!

Love Ya!
Barb
:D

[2cute2Bfat]

I am thankful for everyone here... and a special thank you to Miss Meliss this morning.
I am thankful for "Spot Shot". :lol:
I am thankful for Spring ... but today it is going to be more like summer. :flame:
I am thankful that I lost those 5 water lbs this morning. :D
I am thankful for my family.
I am thankful for my new home.
I am thankful for second chances.

[BlueHairFawn]

Hey girls. I ended up having to go back to the doc for tests. My doc was a little worried I might have ulcers. Good news though, the tests came back negative. So I am thankful for that.

Ohhhhh well I need to offer up some musical recommendations. Now my mom probably wishes I wouldn’t, but I’ve fallen in love with a few great songs recently and I need to share. Musical inspiration is important to me so I am going to pass on my favs.

:love:“Maps” Yeah Yea Yeah’s, :love:“I believe in a thing called love” The Darkness, :love:“April Fools” Rufus Wainwright.

If you check em out I hope you enjoy. Have a great day girls. :goodvibes

Thanks,
Blue

[Stinger766]

Hi ladies.

Not much to say today. I'm having a typical day at work, nothing extraordinary but still feeling the stress level being lowered A LOT by the person who wasn't working out quitting the other day. It's funny how one little thing like that can make a big difference in the work place as a whole.

My dieting is still going great. I feel more inspired as each day passes. I'm getting very anxious to start exercising. I know now it's probably too hard on my joints but I kind of feel like trying it out just to see. I can always quit if my knees start hurting again etc. right? :)

I wish that I knew you all better so I had more to talk about. What can we talk about to break the ice? Any ideas?

Thanks for being here to listen to me babble on. lol.

Ingrid

[Grannie39074]

Hi alll I'm still here lurking

[BarbPA]

Hi Ladies -
Just popping in to check on everyone. It's pretty quiet around here today. I am up and around still just tired and headachy --- DH, however, is not doing so hot at the moment. Actually he's in the Emergency Room and won't let me go be with him (doesn't want me driving). Looks like he has an infection from the surgery last week. Very uncomfortable and painful. I am waiting to hear from him. He's been there for about 5 hours and just saw a doctor. His own Dr. was out of the office today and couldn't see him until tomorrow so he didn't really have any other option. I hope they can give him some relief. I just feel helpless. I actually had a friend of ours on the way over to take me to the hospital to be with him and he nixed that idea. Even though my Dr. said I could drive after 24 hours he doesn't want me leaving the house.

I can't wait to tell our kids everything we went through to have them! :)

I am going back to bed to rest.
Talk to you all later!
Love Ya!
Barb

[qsilver]

Hey everyone :)

Ok, this girly fell off the wagon at lunch this afternoon with DH. I am in the middle of beating myself up for not just saying no to dessert. And when I did say yes, why didn't I just walk away after a couple of bites? I have been turning down other yummy items with no problem and feeling really good about those accomplishments. I have allowed myself just enough to not feel deprived. This afternoon I didn't feel deprived. I was just sitting there enjoying lunch and wanted to eat like a normal human being. Or, is it that I wanted to eat like what my perception of a normal human being is? My thin sister wouldn't eat a big dessert after downing a monstrosity of a chicken sandwich. That is part of how she stays thin!

I am trying to put some stop gap measures into place. I made sure to go work out, even though my belly was begging me to do anything else (a nap sounded like a much better option!). I'm going to make a big bowl of steamed veggies to eat at work tonight. I'm also downing water as we speak. None of those things can change what is already done, though. :(

Andria

[BarbPA]

Andria -
Like you said, you can't change what it done. Don't beat yourself up about it - move on and stay on track! You can do it! You've been doing so well, don't let one dessert get you down! Pick yourself up and keep on going!!!
You can do it!
:cb: :cp: :cb: :cp:

I, on the other hand should listen to myself - I haven't been doing the greatest the past couple weeks. Maybe I'll take my own advice! :LOL:

;) Barb

[ageoldie]

So Andria What didya eat? :hun: What tempted you so much you couldn't refuse? Did you enjoy it? BarbPa's righ, what is done is done, just pick up and go from here. Seems like you have a great plan, stick with it.

BarbPA, glad you are feeling okay, hope your DH is okay.

I am thankful that God has blessed us with the ability to have and run our own business that is prospering and growing. I just wish it would calm down and get to be a little less stressful.

I'm thankful that I'm not letting it make me crazy :crazy:

I'm thankful for this 3FC site where I have made so many good friends who I can share my feeling that I can't talk about with people who really "Know" me :censored:

I haven't done well with the eating or anything else this week. I have been feeling really bad, and I thing I'm having a flare up of my Sjorgren Syndrome. Since it's all new to me, I'm not sure that's it, but I think maybe it is. I have an appointment with my Rheumy Monday morning so maybe he can do something to make me feel better.

I'm thankful that I didn't get upset when I lost my whole post and had to do it all over again. :bomb:

Well I'm going to end now before I loose this one.

[Terri in MO]

Stop!

Don't post here! See you on the next thread!