Simply Filling/Core - Chat for the week June 17-June 24

Wow, board is slooooow. Hope everyone is doing well today. Off to the zoo today - meeting a friend adn her 2 kids. I'm looking forward to it. Going to pack lots of core snacks and a sandwich on 1pt wrap.

BBL!

Have fun, Paula! I'll move my post over here that I put on the other thread. I'm such a good. I keep forgetting to add a new thread on Monday mornings.

Good Morning Chicks! Is it truly possible that no one has been here since me yesterday morning?

We are going to get cancelled for lack of interest!

I didn't go to WW today. We had too much to do. Bad excuse, I know. I ate very badly yesterday and didn't want to weigh in with the sheer volume of the stuff in my tummy. We didn't plan to go out for dinner and we had a big lunch. My 6 year old Great Niece started crying hysterically when she found out that Jim and I weren't going to the restaurant. She was at her dance recital while we stayed home with her brother and Sister. So big softy that I am, we went to the restaurant and then I overate. Sigh.

Then they all came back here and we swan for about 2 hours. It was great fun. Now Julianna wants a sleepover. She's a good girl....even if she does talk nonstop! I'm sure she is just like I used to be as a little girl. She must control and organize everything. It's pretty darned funny to me even if not to her Mom.

Kathy, I just heard that Gainseville got 7 inches of rain yesterday. Is that near you?

Have a great day. It's going to be 90 plus here again today so Jim and I will be swimming after lunch. More exercise, thank God!

Afternoon Ladies!
Busy weekend myself.went to WW (lost 1lb) then off to grocery shop.Went to a fathers day cookout sunday didnt do awful brought my own wheat bun and turkey burger handful of chips and so glad they didnt have any mayo based salads! Scale is liking me this morning.Ive been doing the job search,I have 2 interviews Tomorrow! I am sick as a dog trying to prepare myself.I have a hair appointment tonight and im in desprate need for a suit that fits.Macy's is having a 50% off sale so I must head over there.
Eating well today!
Have fun Paula! And dont fret Vickie I'm sure you worked off alot by swimming!

Tiki, VERY well done! Congratulations on your loss. I'll say a prayer and hold good thoughts for your job interviews tomorrow. Happy suit hunting!

Tiki - Congratulations and good luck.

Vicki - Have fun in the pool, I met my folks and walked this morning and needed a shower when I was done, it was so sticky I sweated like crazy. FIND ANOTHER MEETING and go. We are not allowed to skip because we ate bad the day before!

Patti - a lanyard is a strap you wear around your neck and hook/clip your badge to. Where I've worked they've been just plain nylon, but Kathy's been adding beads to hers to decorate them.

Kathy - send some of that rain this way, my garden would love some more water.

Rhonda - I've been to Toronto, you can't blame all that smog on us. How was the new classes?

Well, my weekend went so/so. I don't think I did to horribly, but I didn't do well. So it's back on track for me today, and hopefully the scale gods will be kind at wi tomorrow.

Have a great day everyone.

-Tech

I know you're right, Donna. I go to a Center so there are millions of meetings. I'll go tomorrow. :p

Back from the zoo - we had a great time, got there at 10 and after 2:00 Sarah was dragging. We got back to the car about 2:15 and she was asleep by 2:16! Brought our food and stuck to plan. We walked for almost 4 hours - I did the activity points on ww on line - did one 120 minutes, then 60 minutes, then 30 minutes - all low intensity. It gave me 8 points for the day! Plus, I'll still walk the dog tonight for another point. Had a great time.

Tiki - good luck on the interviews. Hope you find the perfect position. Congrats on the loss!! Have fun shopping.

Tech, good luck tomorrow at wi.

Vickie, hope you have fun in the pool. Its great to be the spoiling auntie!

Gina, Kathy, Frouf, Coco, Sandra -- where are you all????

Well, off to get dinner together. Tomorrow, we have to drop off my car at 8am at the dealership, then 11:00 gymnastics - last class!!, then nothing planned. Sarah is brining a friend to class and its my turn for our neighborhood playgroup. Its going to be hot so I'm planning on putting out the sprinkler and the kiddie pool.

Oh, my car story. Not sure if I had mentioned I had a defect in my transmission (new car we got in March). The dealership was great, did all the replacement work and we were all set. Well, it was leaking transmission fluid - not alot but drops. WE should have brought it right back but didn't get around to it. So, I'm driving to the zoo this morning, zipping up the left lane on 495 when I notice bluish smoke out the exhaust. Or I think it was, now I'm not sure if it is or just the light playing. So, knowing I do have a leak I start to panic - I'm meeting my gf at 10, can't get ahold of her, 1/2 way there , I call Jim leave him a message. I decide to keep going - get off the highway and keep going. Don't see anything else. Finally get there and everything is ok. But my worst fear is being off with Sarah and breaking down in some back woods road or worse, the highway. The zoo is off in Mendon - I decide to look for a service station and stop. 15 miles to the zoo - I did not go past one service station or gas station!!!

In the end everything is fine. But not fun this morning. I'm trying not to get upset - as it would set off Sarah. She is very, very sensitive. So, that's why we are off the garage tomorrow. Good thing we have the spare truck or it would be a looooong vacation week.

That it for now. BBL

Hi All:

Well, yesterday I went to see my former MIL in the hospital. She's still heavily medicated but they are changing the meds to see if that will help. I spent the afternoon with my former FIL and some other members of that family. It did him good, I believe, to see people and talk and even laugh.

Today, I just worked. Nothing too interesting there. I have done some :exercise: and plan to go to the first new class tomorrow night. My eating was just so-so. I'm unhappy that I have regained the two pounds that I lost not too long ago, but, I won't go on and on about it..just get it off again.

Toronto is still a bit smoggy but today was a bit better. I read about those rain storms in North Texas (not really that close to Kathy's house)...it's so sad when people die in those d*&$#( floods. They just come up in a second!

I'm off to make something for dinner.

BBL

Rhonda

Hi Chicks! I was going to hang out here for a while but I have to get off the computer. There was a tornado spotted in Joliet and it is headed this way. Life in the southern suburbs of Chicago.

I'll be back tomorrow.

Hello, I'm new here. Kinda been reading everyone's menus and trying to get a feel for Core. I've been doing it for a few days. I have a question. I saw someone write that they couldn't have oatmeal because they didn't have milk. Do you have to have milk with oatmeal or cereal? I don't drink milk (at all), but could have ff cottage cheese, ff yogurt, or a slice of ff cheese if it's just to get a dairy in.

No, you don't have to have milk with oatmeal that I know of. I would think it was just a personal preference. I don't have milk in mine always....sometimes a sugar fee jam is what I like. If you can't have milk, like you say, find a substitute.

It's quiet here these past few days. I've been ridiculously busy!


Rhonda

we're back. i'm wayyyy behind in reading but will try to get caught up. curtis and i shot better than we ever have at the senior olympics. i got 1st and he got 2nd. we're both happy about how we did. i think my target panic is about healed. thank goodness!

congratulations to each of you who are losing. those of us (and i mean "us") who are having difficulty, i wish a "speedy recovery" and fast return to program.

curtis stayed op all weekend. i'm the one who floundered. i am totally impressed with his will power. i need some more dust.

here's an update on our waterfall. you can hardly see it for the jungle now.

http://pic80.picturetrail.com/VOL982/5031459/10306167/260579824.jpg

Good Morning Chicks!

Welcome Home Sandra! We did miss you. Congratulations to Curtis. You and I are living similar lives. Jim is the one with most of the will power between the two of us. You and I will just keep plugging along. :dust: Your waterfall is adorable. Now that's more MY speed!

Paula, what an adventure! You might just have pushed that car too far.

Rhonda, you sound tired. Poor thing and it's only Monday. Save some energy to enjoy yourself.

Mary Jane, :welcome3:! I think Rhonda is right on the oatmeal. I make mine with oatmeal because I think it seems richer. The rule is for cold cereal. They don't want you eating it dry out of the box like a snack so the rule is that you have to have milk or yogurt with it. How are you doing and how long have you been on Core. Any successful tricks you'd like to share? Or recipes? We LOVE new recipes here.

Well, no tornado last night for which I am quite grateful. My Niece and her family who live 20 minutes North of me had to go into their basement since the tornado siren was going off. We got lots of free rain on our sod and will not be watering this morning. Maybe later tonight.

We did get into the pool yesterday for an hour and a half. I got great exercise and I'm quite proud of myself. Today will be back on the treadmill since I don't think it will be warm enough to swim today.

I've got to go figure out what I'm cooking tonight. I'll be back later to check in on all of you.

Hey Frouf....where are you?

Kathy?

Welcome back, and congratulations to you and Curtis, Sandra.

Nothing new here, and you're right Vickie, it was only Monday and I was tired already. The weekend had too much packed into it, and a lot of it was very emotional about my former MIL's Alzheimer's treatment. Life has been very hard for that woman, I'll tell you.

But, today I'm seeing a friend for a long lunch and that will perk me up. She is someone who lost over 100 pounds on WW, and has maintained her loss for about 5 years now. She looks fabulous, and is inspiring.

I hope everyone has a good OP day today.

Rhonda

Here I am - feeling poopy and tired - still suffering from major insomnia so I am only getting a few hours sleep each night and it's a @##$# getting up each morning - not sure if I am feeling crappy cuz of the depression, exhaustion or a bit of both?

Eating still not the best tho I am trying - TOM here - need I say more?

Hanging on by a thread!

Frouf

well, howdy do, chickies. it's so good to be home and back online. we will be hitting the trail for spokane fri am, but we're going to stay in a hotel instead of taking the trailer so i'll be able to be online.

vickie, thank you for the :dust: i need it. i'm hungry right now but am hanging in there. maybe i'll go pull weeds or something. if i have dirt on my hands, i won't be tempted to put them in my mouth.

rhonda, that's sad about your mil. bless her heart. do you think her disease is harder on her or on her loved ones? i used to think i'd rather lose my mind than my body if i could make a choice. know what i mean?

hang on there, frouf. i hope help is on the way for you. sounds like you're in a mess. when do you see your doctor again? can you get in soon?

Rhonda, I hope you had a great perky lunch!

Frouf, I am worried about you. Insomnia is horrible. Maybe you are having some menopause issues too. They are wicked. I can sympathize. Maybe it's time to talk to your Doctor again.

Sandra, you said you needed the dust so I was happy to comply! Whatever you need.

I'm eating well so far today. I don't want my water but other than that, I'm ok. I'll be cooking dinner soon.

Thank you for the welcome. I have been on core a week. Still getting used to it. I think i'm losing, but i weigh myself every day, so i really can't tell.

Oh well, the lunch didn't happen because of last minute scheduling problems. We're trying again for next week.

I was OK most of today, except for those "H#$L no" :cookie: meetings. On July 1, I'll have a whole new set of meeting colleagues, and I'll ban those sugar-soaked monsters!!

I'm not getting to the new :exercise: tonight because I have too much work to do with a deadline of tomorrow. BUT, I will get there soon. I'll let you know how it is. I can't start the :swim: classes until the first week in July because of their scheduling.

We had a quick but devastating storm move through this afternoon. We had no problems, but a few blocks from here an old, but beautiful tree was uprooted and fell on a two-storey house, taking out the ENTIRE top floor! :yikes: I hope no one was hurt, but the paramedics were called. There are tree limbs down everywhere.

I'm off to read students' applications for grant support. So hard, everyone needs money, and we have to choose among them.

Have a good night!

Rhonda

rhonda, i'm sorry your lunch plans fell through. and that storm?!! i hope no one was hurt.

It seems that the tree in our area was not the only one uprooted to fall on a house. The morning paper has a picture of another one in another part of the city. No one was hurt by that one: still don't know about this area. It was a messy storm, for sure.

OK, everybody...here we go! Another OP day for us :drill: Drink that water, eat right and MOVE.

Today is DH's 65th birthday and we're going out for Mexican food at a fancy, new restaurant that opened last summer. We've been once, and the food is actually good. It's not easy to get good Mexican food here. But, as more Hispanics move here, the cuisine improves. So, I think I'll have fish and only ONE margarita. I won't find it hard to avoid rice and bread, but guacamole will be a challenge!

Have a great day, all!

Rhonda

Good morning everyone. Hope all is well. Rhonda, we had storms like that last summer - there were microbursts in the area. I think they are not quite tornados but a blast of wind straight down. In my area there were streets with major trees down, then the next was fine. Glad you made out ok.

Frouf, have you called your dr? Maybe he can adjust your medicine or change it to something that won't cause such bad insomnia. Hope things get better.

Welcome MaryJane!
Sandra, welcome back - for a short time. I take it that its now tournament season. Hope you and curtis get back on track plan wise. Congrats on the wins!

Well , today its going to be rainy and overcast. Not much planned - may take Sarah shopping for some last minute camp things for next week and then to lunch. My car was kept overnight -- there were warning lights that were staying on. The good thing is the systems were OK but the computer had an internal error. So, they are replacing it. Its all under warranty. I should get it back today.

I was going to WI today - head into work for it. But now I'd rather to off to the mall than into work. I'm still doing well and should have a good loss next week. My online tools automatically reset my WPA today so all my added points from Monday are gone. Oh well.

Time for breakfast.

Good Morning Chicks!

I'm off to the White Sox afternoon game. Talk to you all later.

Rhonda, BTW, guacamole is often Core. I find that the restaurants don't add any non-Core ingredients and, of course, avocado is Core. For me, it's a red light food but I eat it in moderation and do not count points.

Happy Birthday, Doyle!

Ok you all. I've had a moment (several of them actually) about my weight. It is really starting to affect my life and how I enjoy it. I'll explain later. It is my renewed AHA moment. I'll explain later.

Hi Everyone
Well not much happening here. I went to WW monday eve. I gained one pound. It is getting close to that time. and then with the humidity my hands and feet are swelled. And then on Mon. I had several errends to run before I went to WW. So am trying to drink more water.
I havent read the post. So will have to go and read them to catch up on everyone.
I hope everyone is doing ok.
Has anyone had any bad storms. We have been in some storm warnings. But seems the storms are going all around us. My parents live 4 miles from us. The other night they got over a inch of rain. And we barely had anything.
We sure do need the rain though.
Well am going to get off here.
'HI" to everyone. And I am thinking of each of you.
coco

Hi All:

The dinner was just wonderful. This restaurant is the BEST in Toronto for Mexican food (which isn't saying much, but it is really good).

I haven't much to say. But, I'm looking forward to some time soon to get back into some exercise groove. I really feel the need for it. There is just way too much work in my life right now. Hopefully, July and August will be a little calmer. Sorry, to be soooo boring, but that's my life these days.

I don' think I have mentioned it but an acquaintance is dying from cancer, and I'm on the "care team." So far there hasn't been much for me to do, but to contribute some money for some others to be able to travel into the city to be with her. But, it looks like my friend may have to go to the hospital, against all of her wishes. We often romanticize death, thinking we'll just keel over, forgetting that it can get very messy. It's not a wonder that most people die in the hospital; the rest of the world is too dang busy to stop and take care. Well, enough....

Take care all,
Rhonda

Morning Ladies
Sounds like everyone is busy!
Sandra-glad you had a nice time and congrats for your win,loved the article BTW!
Paula-sorry about your car,thankfully its still under warrenty!
Rhonda- Im sorry for your friends condition,will say a prayer
coco- Hang in there hon the heat will do it to you!
Vickie hope you had fun at the game!
Welcome MaryJane! This is a great board!
Frouf- I would def talk with your Dr.Sounds like maybe some side effects from medication.I know when I had PPD my Dr suggested if I cant sleep take it in the morning and if it makes me drowsy take it at night.I actually felt worse on it so I took myself off of it.

Well the interviews went really well.First interview was with a staffing firm she would get back to me on some contract work she has planned.Very tiring traveling to boston tho.
Second interview was fantastic,loved the director and company and was literally 2 minutes from my house.she invited me back for a second interview to meet other people.thought that was a good sign.she hasnt called me back for a time,im wondering if i should call her,my former boss says wait till monday,Jim says call today,my mom says today.I told her morning worked best,was wondering if i should email her and let her know i changed some things around so anytime works best.I want to show intitative cause she loves that but i dont want to come across pushy.What do you guys think?
scale is down despite TOM woohoo! must be all the stress lol

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BTW here is my eldest daughter Sheridan at her preschool graduation end of the year show.It was most precious

Tiki, if its been a few days and something you told her has changed, go ahead and call her. I've never not hired someone because they called to follow up.

Well, my car is fixed and they did the first oil change for free. Now, as long as it doesn't have any more issues I'll be happy. No big plans for today - hitting the craft store to stock up on construction paper, foam stickers and glitter glue. No, not for me :)

Sarah has been fighting a fever for the past few days so we are not doing much today. I still want to go on another day trip, but we'll see.

The scale is not happy -- TOM is here and its up. I have still been good, so I'm hopeful it comes back down by next Wed.

BBL

Well here I am again - and it's reared it's ugly head again.

Stayed home yesterday cuz of the insomnia and getting up several times w/little ds (nightmare!) - then had the therapist appt w/dh - well it seems he has been UNHAPPY for the whole 10 years of our marriage - and it's all because I'm FAT! Yes - shallow as it sounds - this is very important to him - enuf to leave me over.

I weighted 160 when we met - and that was still not thin enuf - so I told him he might as well pack his bags right now - cuz I'm sure never going to weigh 120 or be stick thin - not my body type - and I wouldn't be able to maintain that anyways! (and what happens when I get wrinkles, saggy baggy skin and dentures? - will that send him on his way as well?)

I told therapist about the tension in the house and the way he treats the kids - and she said we could work on that - but first dh had to decide about the weight thing - said he wanted to go back to his therapist a couple of times to 'explore' and discuss this further. ...so the plan is to go back to this lady in a month to see where we're at! (and if he can 'deal' with the weight issue!!!!)

Yesterday I felt so absolutely rejected and hurt - but I realize he does have his own issues and problems stemming back from his family of origin- in fact after talking more last night I think he realizes it's not really the weight - that even if I were thin - there would be something else he wouldn't like - that's just the way he is - and his unhappiness manifests itself in that way. I think he has a lot of work to do to resolve this.

I am now thinking - if he can't stand me because I'm fat and I am unhappy about the way he treats my kids why the heck are we together? Yes we are friends - yes we basically get along - but that is obviously not enuf.

....and the therapist asked him why he married me if he was unsatisfied with my weight at the time - said there were other 'things' he liked about me - but I guess 10 years later that's no longer enuf for him?

Today he is looking very morose and depressed and frankly I am ready to move on - I feel like I have wasted 10 years of my life with him now - the only good thing to come of this is little ds - and that's the only reason to try and save the marriage as far as I'm concerned!

Frouf:(

P.S. Sorry for not responding to everyone's posts - but I am reading/lurking!

((FROUF)) I was going to write some words of wisdom here but it dosnt matter what I say..its how you feel..and right now you need some cyber hugs from your friends here!! Im am so sorry....

Oh Frouf.....I am SO sorry! If you can....remember this isn't about you and it isn't your problem. It's your DH's problem. I hope that you make the best decision for your self and your kids. It doesn't sound like it's a good situation for anyone. He's had it good for a long time. IMHO, he doesn't deserve a wonderful woman like you.

I bet being around him and the drama he causes is one of the reasons you can't lose weight.

Hang in there, GF! We are always here for you.

Thanks Vickie and Patti - your support and kinds words mean the world to me - I am trying to remember that this is NOT about me - and it is his problem - but part of me still feels somewhat rejected!

He has an appt to see his therapist tomorrow morning so maybe he can figure out what his issue is and how it can be resolved - or if it can be resolved? But I am tired of sitting around and waiting for him to figure it out!

Frouf

hi there. sorry i was awol yesterday. i was free-for-alling in the fridge. you don't want to know what all i ate. today's a new day and the beginning of a new week. we went to ww this am. curtis lost 2+ and i didn't weigh. i used the "no weigh" pass. we stayed for the meeting and got a good jumpstart for the coming week.

this week's meeting was about "the cure for everything." it was a really really good meeting with a fantastic message. curtis contributed at the meeting as did several other members. i am amazed at how well he's enjoying the meetings. and he refused to go for years! but when he decided he wanted to go, he was ready. he's not fooling around and cheating like i am. he's much more serious. he did make a few choices this past week that slowed his weightloss down a bit, but he's basically doing great.

vickie, what's going on, my friend? i'm worried about you. however, it thrills me to read that you and jim have gone to watch your sox play today. life is good.

paula, congratulations to you for doing so well. so what did you buy at the mall today? are you having fun buying smaller clothes?

tiki, what an adorable daughter. i know you're busting buttons being so proud. thanks for sharing the photo.

rhonda, mexican food sounds good to me. i'm taking some chicken fajitas and rf beans with us this weekend. i don't have any tortillas, but i do have some low point flatout bread. i hope it's good. hmmmmmmmmmmm did i pack the salsa? i think so. i'll go look later.

night before last curtis and i watched "phat girl" on tv. i highly recommend it for all of you to see. i'm going to watch it again, too. it is a comedy starring mo'nique. it's loaded with messages for we "thick madams." this is the first time in a long long time i've wanted to watch a movie again immediately after seeing it. it's that good.

frouf, i typed my above post before i read what you wrote. my heart is breaking for you. what sadness for all of you. you know i wish you the best whatever you decide. keep your chin up. you're a beautiful woman inside and out. remember that.:hug:

Hi Everyone
Just checking in.
FROUFY :hug: I am so sorry. You are in my prayers. You are a beautiful person inside and out. Your hubby is the one with the problems. So you do what you need to do. Take care of yourself. And your kids. You and them are the most important.
Well ran some errends today. Got some veggies and fruit. Now to get it all clean. Was going to do it when I got home. But then started washing clothes. Then it started storming. So I am behind. So will work on cleaning the veggies in the morn.
Well I am thinking of each of you.
Hope everyone is doing ok.
Eating isnt very good. But what else is new with me on that front.
NIGHT
coco

Hi All, and especially Frouf:

I was going to email you, Frouf, but came to the boards first and read your message. First, I'm really sorry. Second, take care of yourself and your children and NOT him: repeat; repeat; repeat.

You want to lose weight for yourself, your own health, and so you'll be around to love those children and their children. NOT so someone might decide to love you again or still, or whatever.

You're here because you care about getting that weight off for all of the right reasons. DO NOT let him throw you off that track. (And I'm talking to myself here: I gained weight when I was busy taking care of a man who wouldn't take care of himself. Go Figure!)

We're all sending you :grouphug: Froufie.

Rhonda

frouf, i came back to give you another hug. be strong, friend. every time i read your quote at the bottom of your signature, i smile. you are truly special and unique. you are a treasure.

Hi everyone. Well, I did not do so well last night - went for ice cream and rather than the fat free yogurt, I had a small mint fudge cookie. I have to say - it was very yummy! Oh well, one splurg. I did log it in this morning with everything else. Today is the last day of vacation for me. Not much planned, Sarah is going to her friends for a few hours so I'm going for a long walk. Tomorrow is her camp orientation. Otherwise, not much going on here.

Frouf, HUGS to you. I'm sorry you are dealing with this. You need to keep in mind what is truly important - and thats your kids and yourself. If dh is having issues, let him work them out without causing more pain for you. In regard to losing weight, I firmly believe that unless you are doing it for you and only for you, it just won't work. Have you thought about speaking with someone without DH to help work through some of these issues? Does he realize what he is close to losing? I wish I could say something more, but know we are all here for you.

Hope all is well with everyone else. Need to go make breakfast. BBL

Frouf ((hugs))) I'm sure you did not expect this.My only advice is do what you need to do to take care of yourself and your children cause that is what is important.I'll be honest if it were me,I'd say hit the road jack! and concentrate on myself and children.Cause if someone didnt love me the way I was,nothing is going to change that,whether you lose 20 or a 100lbs.Do not let this discourage you from your goal! Your better than that

Thanks so much for everyone's 'hugs' and support!

Things seem a bit better today - we had a long talk and connected a bit last night and today he had his therapist appt which seemed to help as well. She told him that I was within my rights to drive my kids around and he realizes it is probably some misplaced jealousy from when he was a kid. He has another appt next week.

As for the couples counselling seems he did not like this person we saw - and I can't say I was super impressed so his therapist gave him the name of someone else who she knows and has had good feedback on - and I think dh feels a bit better trying this person so of course I have agreed to go with him. Not sure how this will play out right now but I will go along with it for now.

And I agree I can't lose weight for him - but only for myself (or my cruise :D) - can't have his issues hanging over my head cuz that certainly won't help me reach my goal. In the end, as Sandra says, I know I am a unique and special individual with a lot to offer and if he can't see that then it's his loss!

Leaving early today to go do ds' school play - very excited to see him on stage. And tomorrow is his 'early' bday party (his bday is in July but we have party right after school ends and before everyone takes off!). Cosmic Adventures (indoor play gym) - w/lunch and cake. Just finished working on the loot bags last night so we are ready to roll.

Frouf

Hi Everyone
Just thought I would stop in for a few.
Trying to get several things done. But not really getting anything done.
Well I did get veggies cleaned. And that seems like it takes forever.
FROUFY Hope you are doing ok. Am thinking of you. Glad you and hubby talked. I bet your son will be cute in his play. Take care.
Well just wanted to let you know. I wont be on here for a few days. We are going on a little trip. We havent been anywhere for 4 years. So trying to get things ready for that too.
So know that I am thinking of each of you. Have a wonderful weekend.
See you when I get back in a few days.
Coco

Hey, all. I hope you're doing fine. I don't think I can find the patience to read the pages because I'm having page-loading problems again. It is very annoying.

I guess that's a sign ... everyone be well. :hug:

I'm ok Chicks. I'm just running around like a crazy person. I'll try to get here tomorrow or Sunday.

I had another long day at work, but a good one. I went to some interesting meetings both yesterday and today, and today I also attended a colleague's retirement party. These are "feel good" events, as well they should be.

I bought an orchid plant for my friend who is in the hospital. Then, I came home to get a head start on tomorrow night's shared birthday dinner for DH and a friend. I've made their cake, prepared the gazpacho and made the salad for tomorrow. I have the main dish yet to do...it will be some kind of Tex-Mex casserole...then to buy the Sangria makings...then nothing left to do but have a party. It will be at my friend's house, so at least I don't have to clean house. That, I don't have the energy for.

Have a good night all...be back tomorrow.

Frouf, hang in there. Coco, have a good trip; enjoy your time away.

Rhonda

Good Morning Chicks! It's raining here this morning which is GREAT for my sod. And for Honey Lamb who is very tired of watering but is NOT complaining. He never complains. I'm the complainer in this house. I've got to eat breakfast and get on the treadmill. I'll be back later, I hope, to catch up.

I hope you are all well and staying on program. Drink your water. It's 9:15 and I've had 16 ounces already.

Frouf, you are on my mind a lot.

Angela, I've been thinking about you. How are you doing on program? Also, I've been worried about you with all these horrible storms in Iowa. Can you please check in and let us know you're ok?

Wow, Vickie, you're a morning drinker!!

Well, I spent the day grocery shopping and fininshing tonight's meal. I've eaten sparsely and correctly, but must admit to licking the beaters after making the cake icing. I think I can eat reasonably Core tonight and don't seem to be too enticed by the cake.

Our weather has been fantastic but it's turning a little cooler tonight. That means we won't spend as much time on the patio as we would all like and will have to move indoors probably. My friend has some huge trees in her backyard, and we are normally entertained by the four baby racoons who live in one of them. Toronto has about as many racoons as it has people!!

I hope everyone has a lovely evening...see you tomorrow.

Rhonda

Hi Vickie! I'm here...just don't have much to say so I lurk. :) I'm actually trying to eat on program, and doing a fairly good job, considering TOM is here. We have indeed had quite a bit of rain over the last few days. There is standing water in several parts of my yard, but so far, nothing disasterous. Gotta love the sump pump.

Dh's contract job ended last week, but he's applied for a permanant position where he was contracting. We find out hopefully next week whether he gets the position or not. Meanwhile, he's been home this entire week, and it feels like a never-ending Saturday. :lol: I'm really, really hoping he gets the job. Unemployment is NOT fun.

I watched my neighbor's dogs last weekend, and with some of the money she paid me, I pampered myself today. I got some homemade soaps from the place I love...a tiny little shop with one lady running the show. I just love all the scents she has, and it's a great soap. My sister came too, and she got some spray lotion. It's really cool - it's made with avacado oil and aloe extract. It smells great, and doesn't feel greasy, which is something that really bugs my sister about regular lotion. Anyway, it was nice to go out and do something nice for myself.

I'm hoping next week I'll have something nice to report, but even if I don't, I'll try to check in more often. :) I don't want to give Vickie anything to worry about. :hug:

Angela

Good Morning Chicks! I've been up since 2:30 with some major hormonal insomnia. It really stinks when one can't sleep.

I've been struggling the past couple of days but I believe I have a grip on myself. I'm going to WW with no excuses on Monday. I think I've finally frightened myself for my health reasons. Nothing happened but I'm afraid it will.

Angela, I'm glad you checked in and that all is well. Fingers crossed and prayers are being sent up for your DH to get the job permanently. I'm glad you pampered yourself. We forget to do that sometimes. I wish you lived near me. I'd gladly pay you to watch my canine baby!

Rhonda, I am a morning drinker.....well water and coffee anyway! I'm sitting here with a 24 ounce bottle of water now and it's almost gone. I'm not brewing any coffee because it would wake Jim up. No sense in both of us being awake. Your dinner party sounds marvelous. You really seem to be a top notch hostess. How did everything go?

Frouf, I'm thinking about you and wishing you so many wonderful things. How was DS's party? How are you feeling?

It rained here all day yesterday so the sod got a good soaking and we didn't have to do anything. I'm making Core sloppy joes and oven fries today with some fresh green beans. I am on program and there to stay. The biggest failure I've had lately is with the exercise. I must and will recommit, starting this morning.

Have a great day all and drink your water.

Well, I slept from 6-9 until the Scottie Girl was let out of her crate! She had to come see if her Momma was ok. So I awoke to a 25 pound Scottie sitting on my ribcage.

So, I'm off to eat and then the treadmill.

Good Morning All:

I woke up with my calves feeling like I had run a marathon. I guess I did, in a way. The dinner was a huge success, so my friend and DH had a great joint BDay party. That chocolate cake is calling me, but I've had my one piece, and that is going be it!

Thank you, Vickie. I do try to be a good hostess. It's the "southern belle" and the "mother's daughter" in me. We used to have great family dinners. They were normally just at the holidays, or on Sundays, but I learned to love to cook and to enjoy others enjoying the food and conviviality--despite the "required" family tensions that we all experience ;)

I am having a slow day. I'm spending it working in the garden, then going to see former MIL in the hospital.

I hope you all have a great day. I think I'll make the time to do a :exercise: DVD!

Rhonda

Wow! I'm actually able to access the board -- now let's see if this post goes thru. :lol:

We're leaving in a bit to go to Old Navy for jeans for Judd, Garden Ridge to get some rugs/runners for the family room, and Home Depot so I can get Miracle Gro for my garden. It all looks okay but I'd still like to have some food for it.

The new neighbors moved in toward the end of the week and they're very nice. The best news is, though, that THEY HATE THE DECK! It's going to be coming down in the very near future and we are more than happy to help them! I was just so relieved to hear them say it was hideous (as we all know).

I might as well now write out a whole lot just in case I have to recreate it in a few minutes. I hope everyone is doing well. Frouf, take care. :hug:

I feel I should be in the garden. Rhonda and Kathy are! Enjoy your afternoons ladies. I'm cooking and I'm penty hungry. Working on glasses of water 7, 8, and 9. Tomorrow's weigh in is not going to be pretty. This nonsense must stop.

I never made it to the garden to speak of! I took a 2 hour nap! :yawn:

Now, I'm reading days' worth of newspapers and drinking water!!

Have a good night all.

Rhonda

weekend check-in:

Well saturday started bright and early - 6 am - with little ds THROWING UP - yes - several times - did not know why? Gave him tylenol - but him back to bed - and by 9:30 am he is up and happy and chipper and recovered? did not know what we were going to do if he was still sick.

The bday party was a big success - playgym type thing - cosmic adventures - 8 kids: 1 hr playtime (running around like maniacs - parents trying not to get a headache LOL), then lunch (pizza) in a private room w/party host, games/ magic, face painting (yes I had a pink bunny painted on my cheek), cake then tokens to play the games, get tickets and redeem for prizes!

The best news is we had a great (hard to believe?) family day! Dh was amazingly well behaved - actually chatting and joking with the kids and not being his usual stuffy self. When we got home we dropped things off then headed out to a family movie (evan almighty) - then out for dinner (altho both dh and I were too stuffed to eat so we just had soup!) and then grocery shopping w/everyone in tow! Kids had fun and I told dh how impressed I was with his behavior - and that I was actually enjoying myself and not getting too stressed out!

He is also being much more attentive so I am enjoying it while I can - hope this is not just a temporary situation - but we are waiting for a callback from the 'new' couples therapist so we can make an appt to see her - and dh is going back to his therapist next week so hopefully we can make some headway.

Today ds had another bday party and was up at 4:30 am - threw up once - back to bed - and up as good as new? Wonder what is going on with him? Seemed okay the rest of the day - We hung out at the party for a while - then did some shopping and were home around 5 pm - dh gone out to ottawa jazzfest to see some conga band (in the rain no less) and I am home (the place is a pigsty!).

Tomorrow morning there is a baby shower at work - then out for a bday lunch - lots of eating challenges ahead of me - I started out okay once TOM was over but has slipped a few times today (bday cake, ice cream sandwich, popcorn) so I really have to put the reins on!

Still having some insomnia issues but hoping they will soon pass!

Frouf

Back again! What a miracle! :lol:

Well, we got the garden feed and so I put it out and watered really good. Hopefully I'll see some improvement in the next few days. I have several tomatoes but they won't ripen. Squash is starting to blossom and so are the peppers. The ornamental peppers are ripe but I'm not in the mood to pickle them right now so hopefully they'll keep til next weekend. I have my little deco bottles to put them in.

I made dinner for Judd, got our lunches ready for tomorrow, and then did a few loads of laundry. I'm waiting for the last one and then will go to bed. I need to get to work by 6:30 every day this week in order to get off in time to do the long list of errands that I have made.

My weigh-in should be good in the morning because I've spent the weekend being diligent about portions and water ... the last few days have shown slight decreases. I'm definite that I'll be under 139 for sure by our vacation time (Aug. 4-11).

Happy evening to all!

Frouf, I am right there with you on the insomnia issues. Problem is that with us, there's no daytime naps or sleeping late! :lol: I hope you can get some rest tonight ... and WTG to DH for the improvement. Maybe this therapist is going to do the trick. :hug:

Good Morning Chicks! I'm off to WW, lunch and errands. I may even come home and get in the pool. I'll be back later to catch up.

Have a great day and drink your water. I'm freezing a 24 ounce bottle to bring with me on errands after WW. It will slowly melt in the car while I go from store to store and stay cold. Planning, planning, planning.

Hi All:

Frouf, that's good news. Let's all hope that the situation continues to improve.

Kathy, I'm so envious of the gardeing. We can certainly grow tomatoes and squash, but my back yard belongs to Jake (7 year old border collie X Lab) who will pee on absolutely anything and everything that appears in HIS territory. I haven't been able to grow much in the years that I've had him! Thank goodness there are really good farmers' markets in Toronto!

Vickie, enjoy that water..you've really got me drinking more, for which I thank you!

Rhonda

Time for some new pages - join us on the clean chat pages!

Frouf

I noticed that this is where all the action is...

hello!

:welcome: lyndz. come on over to the chat thread for july 2-july 8. that's where we are now.

come on over and hop right in. we're waiting to meet you.