20-Somethings - Weekly Chat Nov 12-18

Morning ladies...I hope that everyone had a great weekend.

Went shopping and bought some winter clothes for the kidos on Sat and then just cleaned and played on Sun - my life is so predictable.

Scale was down 3 lbs this week even after the sugar cookie incidents (both of them)...so I am pleased. :carrot:

I am off to work so everyone have a great day!

Good Morning Everyone!

i also hope everyone's weekend was great. i ended up having the whole weekend off, i met a great guy last night, i also got a phone call from an old flame! things are looking up!

i also got to spend some wonderful time with my sisters and mother!!

happy monday to all of you!

AHHHH!!! :mad: I'm having a really really bad day! I'm completely unmotivated to do anything - looking at the scale and wondering if it's worth it. I need some instant results today! GRRR

Then to top it all off, my ex gets ahold of me becuase he caught wind that DD was going to be at his parents this weekend. So now I get to deal with the fact that he's going to jump into my daughter's life - make all sorts of promises that he won't keeep and then jump out again. I'M PISSED!!!!

I'm working my *** off to support the two of us - I have an incredible boyfriend that loves her to death and yet he feels the need to ruin our lives time after time. He reeks havoc on her little 5 year old heart... and I'm the one that yet again gets to pick up the pieces! AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!

Sorry guys - i need to vent. I just don't know how to fix it!

Hey Ladies.

My weekend was alright. I studied Friday night, Saturday I went to my sisters and took care of her (she had shoulder surgery last week), had a trip to the Urgent Care clinic on Saturday night because it looks like she has a skin infection because of her arm being wrapped up. Then Sunday more taking care of her. I actually just got back to my place, I missed my morning class because I was over there and had to straiten things out with her Doctor. She called to tell them what happened on Saturday and the reciptionist said she couldn’t come in the office for her follow up because she is contagious. Well that is problematic because she is post-opt and they need to tell her what to do so her should doesn’t freeze up and make the whole surgery pointless. So after a “nice” discussion with her and the office manager the decided that they were going to talk to the doctor who (big surprise) agreed with me that he had to see her this week and couldn’t wait another week. So now I need to go to class and work.

The highlight of my weekend (which I reported on Saturday) is I finally got to my pre-vacation weight of 176. So now hopefully I can start working my way to my goal.

Lovin – Good Job on being down three pounds.

Jana – Ohhh a new guy :) I’m glad to hear that after how last week was ending for you with all the boy drama.

Eny – I’m sorry to hear about the ex. That is so unfair to your daughter that he makes promises and then doesn’t fulfill them. That is terrible.

Oh enygirl - I am so sorry that you are having to deal with that.

My ex husband can be the same way. Making promises and then not showing up or coming through with anything. There is really nothing that you can do to fix it sweetie.

It is like torture to see your little ones hurting and that is when my mama bear claws come out too, but kids are resiliant and they tend to bounce back quickly. Just be there for your daughter and let her know how much she is loved. It sounds like you have a great boyfriend right now.

Just hang in there and hopefully things will get better.

remember - your are such a good sister. Good job again on the pre vacation weight!

jana - I am so glad that things are looking up for you. Where are you finding all these great guys...cause I need to go there. Ever since my divorce I tend to attract every needy, jerk within a 50 mile radius. :lol:

Well, look whos back! lol... The past couple of weeks have been horrible for me... :( I don't really know what triggered it, I'm thinking it's a combination of a change to cold weather and stress from school. I have definitely fallin off track. I worked out maybe once last week. The food hasn't been that bad, compared to my eating habits before this "lifestlye" change, but it still wasn't good. I'm trying to LOSE weight not maintain! I'm just going to put these past two weeks behind me and focus on the future. I have made a goal for Thanksgiving that I am probably not going to meet, but that's ok, I'm going to try and get as close to it as possible. Anyway, I'm just looking for a way to vent. It always makes me feel better and helps be get back on track when I post on here! Have a great Monday ladies!

Well... Lovin and jusj... glad you had a wonderful weekend.

enygirl - I'm sorry things are so rough right now. I hope that your ex either backs off or follows through...

I had a decent weekend... could have been better calorie-wise, but not too shabby. Went out to Howl at the Moon with some friends... drank A LOT! Barely ate dinner bc of the awkward timing of hte happy hour and then proceeded to get wrecked. Yikes! I layed low the rest of the weekend and was very careful with cals yesterday... I just can't seem to pass 170... I've been hovering for the past week... I just want to hit -30lbs and kiss the 170's goodbye!

So, don't want to go to class tonight... ugh!

wow...a lot happened in the time it took me to post the last post... part was typed during my planning and now I finished after the last class I teach... oops! I'll have to read the other posts to comment... sorry ...confusion!

lovin - i don't know girl!1 it's like everybody can tell that i'm finally truely over my ex and all they want to do now is hook me up! a sav-on rep just came into my office and chatted with me, then on his way out he ran into the counslor who was also his couns in high school. after he left the couns asks me if 27 is to old for me! i'm like why is everybody trying to set me up!! just last week the ot came in and told me she ran into one of her son's friends and she wants to set me up with him. he's about 30-31 and she also asked me if that was to old. the guy i meet yesterday is one of my bff cousins.

i don't have any complaints!! i'm lovin it!

aw envy girl!
u sound like a truly loving mom to worry about her heart so much, yes kids have feelings and memories that last a lifetime.
Wish your day was better, keep your chin & spirits up!

Thanks for all the well wishing and positive thoughts. I talked to my ex's dad and explained my side of things. He completely agreed with me - and actually has no idea how the ex found out she's going up there. Now you have to understand if he wanted to spend time with her - and be a dad, and be constant in her life I would have NO PROBLEM at all!!! but this in and out - never calling stuff just is too much for both her and I to take.

On the other hand - DD made the cutest picture at school today. They had to write what they're thankful for and draw a picture of it. Hunter's says: "I am thakful for god bekuz he halps pepol." (she's 5) I thought it was adorable! Definately one that's going to work with me!

So today didn't end up too bad... and now I'm off to do my workout! WOO HOO! :exercise:

Hello everyone!

It's amazing how skipping coming here for a couple days makes me feel like I've been MIA forever...

My weekend has been pretty good. I'm on reading break right now (UVIC gives us 2 more days off after today being Rememberance day...). Anyways I'm home visiting family and friends. It's pretty good, but I just don't feel like I'm doing any work. And I need to be doing work. I'm so afraid I'm going to start failing all my classes... Which i won't but still, I hate getting those crappy grades.
Sigh
Plus let's just say my eating has been wonderful either, and it's almost TOM so I'm feel just, ick. :( Hopefully it gets better soon. I'm trying to get in lots of veggies to make up for the other crap I'm putting in my body, but at the same time I'm trying not to stress myself out about food and school.

lovinglife - Congrats on the 3lbs down!!!

Jana - glad to hear about the new boys. :) Glad things are looking up and that you had a good time with your mom and sister.

enygirl - that sounds so frustrating. How can anyone do that to someone they love? your daughter sounds absolutely adorable. And the pic and message for what she's thankful for is just darling. :)

caseygail - Vent away. :) I love coming on here and venting too, and seeing what's new with everyone. And I know the feeling about maintaining. Although it's a victory of a sort it's not the dierection we really want to be going is it?

remember - Congrats on getting down to pre vacation weight. :) And I hope everything goes alright with your sister. And with your work.

Today I applied for another University which has the program I want to get into (deitetics... I love food and the science of it ;) )... And I'm so scared of leaving Victoria and all my friends again it's not even funny. :( I'm already thinking about how much I'm going to miss them.

Wahoo!!!!! I did it! I've finally lost 30 lbs. 30.2 to be exact! I kissed the 170's goodbye!!! I'm almost halfway to my goal!

Off to work! Have a great day!

Hope CONGRATULATIONS ON THE LOSS!!! :cheer: :bravo: I can't wait until I can kiss the 170's goodbye.. then again i have to see them first :) - hopefully I'll meet them by the end of the month and kiss them good by by the New Year!

I am glad that yesterday is over...on to a new day.

cats tongue - it is nice being w family, but when you feel out of routine it is hard...hang in there. Good luck on applying at the other University.

hope2lose - yeah!!! Congrats on leaving the 170's and not looking back - great job! :carrot:

caseygail - hang in there you have came a long way...you have lost 24lbs. You are doing awesome just need to get back in the swing of things. Good luck - you can do it!

jana - oh honey I know about being fixed up too. It seems like everybody has that perfect brother/cousin/friend that they know whould just be perfect for you. Maybe I am just not putting out the right vibes. My divorce is just final a year in Dec so I am just stepping back in the dating pool. I was with my ex since I was 15 and a sophmore in high school. So I never really dated or been with anyone else and to be honest it is pretty scary. I am just taking it slow and steady and hoping that mr right will find me someday. :^:

Hope everyone has a great day!

Hey everyone! I know it's been awhile since I've posted. I've been just super busy moving in to my new apartment and getting everything settled and such. My diet has been much cleaner since I've been away from the dorms, that's for sure.

What I'm super proud about, though, is the fact that I actually took out my new mini stair stepper this morning and USED it. For 25 minutes. I feel so accomplished by that!! I do hope I can keep it up.

Hope everyone has a great week!

HOPE - BRAVO! :carrot: :carrot: very well done!

remember - what a good sister! i hope your sis feels better soon.

jana- i never say no to a set up. whats the harm? ill go out with practically anyone once. ;)

eny- sorry about your ex. im glad at least his parents are on the same page as you!


as for me... im doing well! feeling good and lean and making good choices. my scale still needs new batteries so im not sure where my weight is. im going to weigh at least by next sunday. on a not so great note, i woke up with pink eye this morning sooooo.... i cant wear my contacts in italy (you have to wait like 2 weeks after you finish the antibiotics) whichs means im either going vain and blind or wearing my glasses ;) im thinking vain and blind?! heehe.

this is my last full week of work and i have a paper due the 21st. so basically im really busy and busting my butt to get everything done! since i have to take tonight off to do laundry (wash sheets so i dont reinfect myself, awesome) im kind of worried i wont finish in time!

Good Afternoon Ladies!!!

Yesterday was a great day!!! My new guy friend came over and we watched a movie and had a wonderful time!!! Not once did I feel uncomfortable like he was going to make an inapp. move. I hate when I like a guy and he tries something inapp. with me tooo soon. I know after so long he's bound to try at least once but I hate when that time comes toooooo soon. It is such a turn-off to me.

*Anyway* He is about 6 yrs. older than me so I thought it was okay for me to expect him to respect me. I hate when those expectations get shot down, but he didn't. He is the most respectable man I've met in a long time and he is also the tallest man I've ever talked to in my life. He stands at a whopping 6ft 8in!! I'm only 5ft 4in (3 and a half to be exact)!! We were sitting on the couch last night and my yorkie-poo 'precious' just looked so tiny next to him, it was hilarious!

He's really sweets though and I can't wait to see him again!

Have a good evening everyone!

Oh my am I sore. I did the ABC with the medicine ball last night (there is another thread about it) and my thighs are so sore today. I guess that is good because they are still a problem area for me.

Today was a really long day for me. I only have two thirty minute breaks on Tuesday because of class and work and I spent the entire time on the phone dealing with other people problems. During my first I have my mom and my sister calling me because my sisters doctor is still giving her trouble about getting her pain medication refilled. Um maybe if they could add and give her enough to last until here post opt visit then I would have to call and complain. Then I spent half of my second break on the phone with the office trying to sort things out (because of course the doctor isn’t in the actual office today.) Almost finished that and then my really good friend calls (third time he had called me today first time I could answer) because he wasn’t going to be in class because he’s having family problems of his own and had to go home. So I listed to him for awhile until I had to go to class.

Finally I get to start tomorrows homework. I can’t wait until this semester is over!

Casey – Welcome back and good job on getting back on track.

Hope2 – Good job on getting out of the 170s. Hopefully I’ll be right behind you.

Envy – At least your DD father is on your side with things. Maybe he can help talk some sense into his son.

Cat – Good job on expanding and trying another University. Keep us updated on how things go with the transfer.

Lessthansign – I know what you mean about the dorms. When I moved out I have much more control over my food.

Freddy – Oh that is a real bummer that you can’t wear contract. :( I hate that choice because I can’t see without my glasses. I’m hoping to get lasik soon so I’ll never have to deal with that again.

Jana – I’m glade things with your new friend is going well. You deserve someone that treats you well.

Happy Hump Day!

freddy - that is so sucky about catching pink eye. My daughter had it last year and it was a pain in the behind to get rid of...good luck.

remember - you are one busy later. Hang in there honey you rock!

jana - your new guy sounds great. I am so excited for you.

I had lasik in January of this year and it is the best thing that I have ever done. It is a bit pricey here still, $4000 but totally worth it. I wore glasses from the age of 8 to 13 when I got contact and wore them up until last year. Honestly it was painful the afternoon and evening that I got it done...like there was sand in my eyes, but when I woke up the next morning I felt fine and I could see!!! Went back in the next morning for a check and I had 20/20 vision - less than 24 hours later. I only really even get dry eyes when I am at my computer too long. I have been very satisfied with mine. I would receommend it to anyone. If you have any questions let me know.

Have a great day everyone!

Morning ladies!!!

lovinlife -Hump day? I feel so clueless.

Freddy- Pink eye? :( Hope it gets better soon. And not being able to wear contacts would suck.

Remember - Being sore is always good. It makes you feel like you did something doesn't it? ;) And i will definitely keep you guys updated on all the university switching...

Jana - Sounds like a fun evening. Are you seeing him again? He sounds gigantic. I think that 6'2" people are tall, I can't even imagine 6'8"... heeheehee.

So I head home to Victoria today. It's funny how it most definitely feels a little more like home than here does... Which is why I'll miss it so much if I do get accepted by UBC next year.
I've gotten quite a bit of work done and I'm actually looking forward to focusing on my weight loss again. It's time for a Christmas goal. :D I'm trying to decide how many inches/how much weight I'd like to lose by christmas. I really want to get weight lifting too, I have a mat at home and I have 8lbs and 5lbs dumbells so it'd be easy-peasy for me to do a workout... I just spend too much time on the computer.

enygirl- My sister's ex is very much the same way. He is diagnosed with BPD, and it is just horrid for my nieces to try to keep up with his ups and downs-he's in their life when it is convenient for him.

Freddy-I had pink eye last year, it was a pain in the butt, and I don't even know where I got it from! Hope it clears up soon.

I worked on Saturday, then did home work. Sunday my husband and I had my three nieces. We took them to the local humane society and volunteered to walk a dog. Everybody had a blast, I think we will be going back next weekend. It is a great way to sneak in an extra walk and so rewarding! We watched the hockey game Sunday night, then went to bed! We stopped for ice cream after the humane society on Sunday, and I think it showed-I was up 2 pounds on the scale on Monday morning :(.

I've got a big paper and presentation due on the 21st too, not to mention this next week is really busy at work, so I'm going to try very hard not to fall off track, I want to get those two pounds back off!

remember and lovin - im going to get lasik as a present from my parents for finishing law school! woot woot! im going to get it after i'm finished with the bar. im so excited. i hate contacts and while i dont mind wearing glasses, i hate how i LOOK in them ;-) as my uncle says - girls who wear glasses dont get passes. hehe

freddy - glasses can't be all bad. There are some amazing styles out there now. Sometimes I wish I had glasses just so I could wear the many funky shapes that are available. lol.
that said lasik would be cool. A friend of mine just got it and he was thrilled beyond measure. He just kept going "I can see! I can see!"... "I don't have to worry about finding my glasses!" It was pretty funny.

sister of the groom - don't worry that 2lbs will disappear pretty quick here. :) Most likely it's just some water weight from the food eaten.

cats tongue - that is what we call Wednesday's around here. There is always some kind of nightly drink special, promotion type thing for being hump day...the middle of the week. Does that make sence...maybe it is a midwest thing? :dizzy:

Lovin - Here in Michigan we find any reason/excuse to go and have a round! Somewhere it's Happy Hour! :D

Hello Ladies!!

I've been at a workshop all day so I'm way behind!

Quick update:
My new friend is great, I have not talked ot him today but the day is not over so hopefully I'll get a call or text sometime later.

eny - love those tickers girl!!

Will catch up more later, have a great evening!!

Good Morning Ladies!!

It's kind quiet around here this morning. Yesterday was an okay day! I went for 2.50 margaritas again with some friends! I know, I know! It's the holidays and all my friends are back in town so I'm having a lot of girl's night's out! It will cool back down after Thnxgvng but it going to pick right back up again during X-Mas. This is always my worst time of the year.

I love all my girls to death so when they come into town I love getting together and catching up.

I finally heard from my tall friend today and we are going to go out ot eat tonight.

TOM showed up this morning and so did 193 on the scale. TOM is kicking my butt this morning so I hope it get's better throughout the day.

Have a Great Day!!!

Hi everyone...
I just joined a few days ago. My info is in the intro section. I just started WW for the second time on Monday. It didn't pan out the first time but I think I'm a bit more determined this time around. I am a commuter to the University of Rio Grande so my usual food is McDonald's or pizza. But I'm doing well this week and the scale says I'm down 3 lbs. :)
I just wanted to put myself out there. So consider me put. :) I just really need to be able to vent to people who get it. And I'm pretty sure you all will. God Bless!

freddy- i'm a glasses wearin girl(since i was 10) guys do make passes at girls with glasses. if they didnt i wouldnt be married lol.i want lasik but i'll settle for having ditched bifocals this year and getting cute glasses and better contacts.
things have been off for me lately and today as much as my hubby disagrees i'm gonna buy a scale. oh well i need the push i'm sick of feeling like this.its like i'm the only once in this house that cares about their health. i'm gonna ask my family dr about some stuff like which is better 25 pounds over weight or being in a healthy weight(mil saw something on the news that said being 25 pounds overweight could be a good thing, tho something tells me she didnt see the actual news story)

Hi ladies...

jana - this time of year is hard for me too, just hang in there. Have a great time at dinner and I hope that you get to feeling better.

lindzy - welcome...welcome...we are glad thave you here. Sounds like you have a great plan in place and down 3 lbs is awesome congrats!!

lissa - sorry that you are having a hard time. It is hard when you feel like you are the only one that cares about things that are important to you. You are doing great and I say that if buying a scale is going to help you then by all means by one and let the hubby deal with it. ;)

freddy - you will love lasik, the best money I ever spent. Do you know how much it costs to get it done where you are - just curious on prices. Mine cost me $4000 for the post op visit, procedure and 3 month, 6 month, 9 month and year checkup.

I hope that everyone else is having a great day. I better get back to work.

yeah i think its something like 4 gs maybe 3. i have a friend who would do it for 2 but im kind of scared... he has alittle substance problem lol and those are my only eyes! i think id rather pay the extra 2 g.

no scale so no weigh in, as usual.

I'm back! lol. Back in Vic anyway, and sort of back on plan. I've recorded my food for today. I got for a run. Plus I did a LOT of work today so i feel justified in watching a little Ugly Betty and Supernatural (I watch it for the boys what can i say, yum ;) ).

lovinlife - I've never heard that saying before. LOL I thought it was some odd national day in november...

Lindz - WELCOME!!!!!! I'm a university student too. I don't have a commute but it's still hard to be a student trying to lose weight isn't it?

:) Alright everyone good night for now. Hopefully your weeks have been good so far.

Happy Friday everyone...does anyone have big plans for the weekend?

I am going to try and get some Christmas shopping done since the kids are supposed to be with there dad on Sat.

Have a good day!

Cats tongue- It is definitely a challenge! I still live with my parents for another 6 months until my fiance and I get married. So my mom buys the groceries which mainly target my brothers and dad...so a lot of junk and red meat. ;)

happy friday everyone!

YAY!!! Friday.

So I need to do some exercise here... I was going to go for a swim but it's totally TOM and I HATE tampons...so swimming's out. I'm thinking I'll use this oppurtunity to do some weight training. I really want to add that in... but I always put it off.

lovinlife - Christmas shopping starts so early doesn't it? It seems to start earlier and earlier every year...

I'm totally on the Christmas shopping too! And it's over a month away... But I'm making my parents a quilt so I have to go and get fabric today. And I'm making my roomie a pair of oven mitts. lol. I'm looking forward to shopping though, my friend (crush!boy) is giving me a ride. heehee.

lindzy - It sucks when parents buy junk food for certain members of the family. Does your mom try at all to buy healthy alternatives for you? Ooohh! A wedding?! Do you have a dress yet? :)

hmmm. I had no class today, it was cancelled. And so far it's starting out as a very lazy day. :p I think I'll go and put that weight training plan into action. Wish me luck.

i found a snack that works for me mini bagels and cream cheese. it helped last night with a headache i had all day yesterday(it was gone before my 6'5" headache left for work this am)
and danged if my 2 yr old didnt just walk in the room with a bag of bbq chips a minute ago.
lindzy- is there a way you can buy your own food or offer money for your parents to buy stuff suited to your needs(my hubby and i lived with my family 2 months before getting married and then 4 months after, we bought our own food and offered up money if we couldnt get to the store. funny thing is out of 3 kids that grew up moved out and moved back in only me and my hubby did this. now we're doing it again for hubbys family we just bought the biggest parts of thanksgiving)

Just wanted to say hello to everyone. I am back after travelling for the summer and taking some time to set up my life in a new city. I'm still working on getting a job but am trying to at least get my weight under control in the meantime. I came to the realization.. again, that i need to be on here getting inspiration from all you dedicated chicks!

Happy Friday!