100 lb. Club - #165 New challenges, new beginnings, continued success!

Starting a new thread, last one is kinda long :)

Today was an interesting day. I had a bad food day, but not the kinda bad that I expect to have. I ate only about 500 or 600 cals today. I had a slim fast bar and 2 small slices of pizza. I didn't realize that I didn't eat that much. O'well I'll do better tomorrow. I did drink my gallon of water. So at least I did something right, lol.

Hope everyone else had a good day. Tomorrow I will get weighed in. I'll let you know then.

Bella23

Today I felt like cheating. Our local chinese restaurant was calling my name. Chinese food is my "bad food". Its the food I turn to when I want to intentionally cheat. If I were to allow myself a cheat day I would get loads of veggie lo-mein and veggie fried rice and just starch myself into a coma :)

Today I went to visit my mother (which can be stressful at times) and on the way to her house I kept thinking about chinese food. Ok, maybe I can have it just tonight and then get right back on the diet tommorow and never do it again!
Well, I have been there before. I used to call it my "one last hurrah". That was when I would say"I need to seriously start the diet...ok I will start seriously tommorow morning, but tonight I am gonna have "one last hurrah""...at which time I would go out and get the worst food posible and make a total pig of myself. And of course the next day came and I didnt start the diet and then that night I would again have "one last hurrah" and the cycle just went on and on.

Well I didn't have the chinese food tonight. I came home and had my Lean Cuisine (Veggie eggroll and rice) and some steamed spinach and broccoli. Its weird..the way I got through the craving was to look down at my thigh as I was driving and it actually looked smaller and I thought "wow..this is working...I am losing some weight here". And eventually the craving passed. But I could sure use some Ben & Jerry's right about now...somebody talk me down :)

Kerry

300/280/190
Haven't been drinking as much water as I should ..bad me

Kerry - I am also a big one for the "last hurrah." I once heard it referred to as "The Last Supper Syndrome." :lol:

It sounds like you did a wonderful job of finding a way to beat the craving. I especially like how you went home and ate "legal" Chinese food.

BTW, I am one who could die happy in a vat of sesame chicken...

One last hurrah...hmmm, I seemed to have been doing that for about a month now. Good for you though for staying strong. Did you ignore Ben & Jerry? I hope so. That stuff is addictive. I will eat the whole container without breathing.

And who said food wasn't a drug? Err.

I have found that by giving myself a "free" day , I am doing much better than I had hoped.

Yes I did avoid the Ben & Jerry's. Had I eaten it I am sure I would be wallowing in some serious self pity today :)

The last time I seriously dieted I allowed myself a "treat night" where I would eat the meal of my choice for dinner once a week. This time I think I will do it once I get a few months under my belt. I don't feel strong enough just yet.

I agree that food is a drug. I can have a few bites of something "bad" and it can send me spiraling into a frenzy of gluttony. I am definately a food addict.

Kerry

300/280/190

Good for you resisting that trigger food. I find that baked goods do it to me. I can't have just a bite. Chips I can have one, ice cream one spoonful and I can walk away. but cookies, no way.

I found the free day is necessary for me. I had one on Saturday and ate a fresh buttermilk biscuit at breakfast, also had a sausage dog at the festival we were at. And I didn't have to feel guilty or worthless, I enjoyed it and looked forward to Sunday and being on Program again, my only rule for free days is that I have to get some exercise and drink my water. And i try not to drink any alcohol, it's not on my program anyway, so free days are it for having a glass of wine or beer. But I've found it errodes my resolve to take it easy and I end up eating silly food late at night.

Sometimes knowing that a day to be indulgent is less than a week away is the only thing that keeps me going.

YaY for you for resisting your craving :cp: I've learned that my trigger food is...well... food! I had myself a free day yesterday, had a decent meal, big for what I usually eat, and split this HUGE slice of carrot cake with hubby, and I even let him have the top pat that had all the frosting, I took bottom layers, so that way I had less... it was soooo good, but heavy, I gave about 1/4 of my slice to Ravyn, and left another 1/4 behind... so all in all, even on my free day, I didn't do too bad :D We had a really good night... went to eat... then shopping, got some new clothes, we got me some b-ball type shorts to workout in and I just got them in *my* size, didn't try them on...got them home, and guess what?? THEY ARE TOOOOO BIG! YAY! I have to use the drawstring on them to keep them from falling off :D I forced Johnny to spend some money on himself, he got some really nice shirts... got some small essentials for Ravyn...socks... I don't know where all her socks go, but we're constantly buying her socks...lol... and Johnny got me some lingerie too...hehe...really cute lingerie :devil: who says you gotta get skinny first? :s: I did try on some jeans in my size, but they are low waisted, and I'm high waisted with all my belly weight below the waist line, so, of course, they didn't fit... too bad too, they were cut in the legs just the way I like them... AND to top it all off, I've maintained, even though I've got some belly bloat... so I guess that would mean I actually lost? Here's hoping...lol
OK, so the new challenge starts today, so all of you who signed on for it, good luck! :)

Having a pretty good Monday here. Just finished my "on plan" lunch and am feeling pretty good about the prospects about being OP. I'm not allowing myself a planned cheat day. I know there are days I won't eat perfect, I plan on not beating myself up then and leave it at that. I would inhale everything if I got a whole cheat day. But for instance, this weekend is the fair. Well, I KNOW I will have the steak & potatoes and an elephant ear and although I plan on having fruit for lunch, I know I will go over in points, that's OK. So I guess I have free days, they are just not a certain day each week.

So far my day has been great. I went to the doc first thing this morning to get my weight checked and didn't have high hopes because it's that time of the month for me. Well I got a GREAT shock. I lost 4lbs. I am SO happy. I almost cried. I have now lost 10lbs total and am just flying high.

I then went to the gym and had a GREAT lower body workout and have drank 62oz of water so far. So I'm on my way to a great challange day!! Hope everyone else is as well.

Well that is enough bragging for me today. I think I have posted this almost every place, sorry, but I'm just so happy.

Bella23

SO.. here's my life in a nutshell...

Hurt myself this weekend SOMEHOW, did a LOT of lifting of heavy stuff, my back is VERY sore in one localized area...

Decided we want to get a "new" dog, found the one we want, but still waiting on the landlord to give us his answer (very frustrating, its been almost a week since we've asked!!) We can't pick up the new dog until next monday (one week from today) at the absolute earliest, but I wish we could get everything taken care of soon, so we could go get the new dog!

Back "OP" as of today, already drank 64 oz water, planning to take oreo for a walk tonight..

Sorry I don't have a TON of time...
love to all of you!

You all are doing so well. I had my planned cheat day on Saturday, but it went really worse than I thought and at my weigh in this morning was up 1.5 pounds, but I guess that after losing 8 last week, I can't complain too much. Hopefully this wekk will be better. I just couldn't resist the Chinese food and then I made my son's birthday cake and of course nibbled on the icing as I was icing it. Las B-day cake I have to make for a while, so hopefully won't fall into that trap again!

I think food is much more addictive than drugs or cigarettes or alcohol. Look at it this way, we need food to survive, the other stuff we don't. If you stop smoking you never have to look at another cigarette as long as you live. If we lose all the weight we want to we'll still have to eat everyday forever. I think losing weight has got to be much more difficult than giving up those other things.

Like the title of this thread because Monday is always a new beginning for me even if I didn't backslide too much over the weekend.

Good day for me - 96 oz water, 50 minutes water exercise and at least a half hour of gardening plus pretty good on food. Tomorrow looks like it should be good too. Wed/Thurs might present some challenges this week if plans work out. But tougher doesn't mean undoable so I'll try to suck it up and work it out.

Slimdown - maybe it relates to the lime thing but I like my water room temp too. My soda as well. Really convenient for drinking on the run.

Anagram...I thought I was the only person in the WORLD who liked her soda at room temperature! :D

Jen...I completely agree with you re: the food vs. other addictions. We can't just not eat...

BethAnne...I also seem to have done something to my lower back...I think it might be the horribly uncomfortable driver's seat in our van...I took some Advil, which seems to be helping, so hopefully I will be better tomorrow.

Can't remember who said they didn't feel strong enough to incorporate a cheat day....I am in the same boat with you, though. When I really start to feel like I am making my eating plan a lifestyle rather than a diet, I will be ready.

Hey all Just to let you know I had a wonderful interview andwas hired on the spot. that does not happen in nursng no matter how bad they want you. and I start today!! so off to work. I will be a bit scarce but stillhere if just browsing/lurking but here none the less. I am still in the challenge but habe limited time. so if you do not see me for a while do not worry!!

That's great news, Sue!!!! Congrats and best of luck on the new job - I hope you love it!

Sue that is AWESOME NEWS!!!
here's some dancing banana's for you.

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I am having a very hard time finding inspiration to do this lately.

Completely blew the food thing yesterday, but got the water and the exercise so that's good...

My back is feeling a LOT better, just kinda stiff today, so that's good.

On the other hand, DH has turned into a complaining maniac and is making me quite crazy and pissed off.

Haven't heard from the landlord yet about the dog situation, which is ALSO making me crazy and pissed off. If I haven't mentioned yet, we've found the dog we want, everything is all worked out to make it happen, we just need to hear from the landlord which is taking forever and 7 weeks!!! In the meantime, there are thunderstorms scheduled to come through today, and Oreo is home alone... Hopefully my mom will be able to go take care of her!!

I have weigh in tonight, and I'm quite non commital. I really just don't care. It's kinda wierd, I don't know what is up with me. I'm sure if the scale is up, I WILL care... but we'll see.

TTFN..

Just went to the cafeteria, here at work, to buy some water and the lady that works there noticed that I've some weight :D . That sure can make a persons day. :smug:

Hope everyone has a GREAT day!

So proud of myself, for getting in my water. Had to buy it, so that I have some way of making sure that I drink enough today!

Oh happy day!! Another hot hot and humid filled day. But thankfully am stuck in my freezing desk. Survived an OP day yesterday. Didn't get in any exercise though. But am aiming high today.

NASUS..WOOHOOOO CHICKIE!!! Oh, am so glad to hear you got it! Yay! How was your first day?

bella..10 lbs!!!! Yay!!!!! You are meltin away!!

Everyone seems to be holding their own. This is a rough time of year for so many, including me. I am really positive that the challenge that Sandi (JacobsMommy) started us all on is really the trick that we all needed. Thanks Sandi!!

Well, I'm here, and other than not being able to sleep for t he last couple days, doing good... I think... got the kids back yesterday, they are on a strictly week to week basis right now, but they've been absolute angels the last 4 times I've had them....so, maybe I can still keep my mini income, which will come in handy while I pay off my hospital bill, which luckily, for just the hospital costs, I only have $317 left to pay, the doctors bill and the tech's bill haven't come in yet...

not spending much time online this morning, don't know about this afternoon, been on too much, going to set some downloads to go, and hang out with the kids, get my workout out of the way... maybe watch some trashy daytime tv while the kids sleep...lol who knows...

Sue... :cp: that is fantastic... getting hired on the spot like that means you must have really impressed them!

Beth Anne... I've also been running hot and cold about this whole thing, and I've noticed that right around this time of year in general, I tend to binge more, and even though I quit smoking when I was pregnant with Ravyn, right around this time is when I tend to crave smokes too, even though the smell makes me positively ill... I started up smoking twice since I quit, not this time though, I've been almost a year totally smoke free, so I think I can fight it :D

Jennelle and anagram, and anyone else drinking warm drinks... BLEAH....lol, I hate anything at room temp...and I don't like most hot drinks, I even ice my coffee :D

Ok, well, I just wanted to pop in and say hellooooo... lol, now I'm gone...didn't want anyone on my messengers to think I croaked or ended up in the hospital again...lol it's not often that I'm not on these days...

Hi all!! Having another OP day here. I have done sooo poorly lately, it's almost hard to believe that I am trying. This challenge has saved me.

Been feeling kinda poorly lately, so I made a Dr. appointment for Thursday. I am going to get a complete physical.

Sue - WAY TO GO!!! That is os awesome!! Hired on the spot!! How do you like that!!!

Susan! WTG! I know the money coming in is a huge relief. :D

BethAnne...When I went to weigh in last week, I felt the same way. Even after I weighed in and had my big loss, it was like, "Okay, good for me, but now it's time to move on." Usually I would have been jumping around like a wild woman! :lol: I've been doing a lot of soul searching over the past two weeks, and I think I sorted out a lot of the "whys" behind this weight loss journey of mine. I just feel more at peace...more at ease with myself...I just seem to have more "quiet determination."

PNG - Good for you for staying away from the evil weed! I admire anyone who has quit - it's so hard! I was an on-and-off "social smoker" in high school, and when I graduated I actually took it up for a day or two before I realized I really didn't want to be a smoker. I think it was a craving from being exposed to secondhand smoke my entire childhood (both parents were smokers - my stepdad, about 2 1/2 packs a day).

School starts next Monday...Teachers are back on Thursday. Say a little prayer for me. :)

As some of you may know, I've been pretty discouraged lately, and for some reason could NOT get myself back on track. I would start the morning out with great intentions, and have screwed up by 11 am, and then could not find the motivation or will power to pick myself up and get back on the train!!

It was so bad that I can't even tell you what I've eaten the last two days, and That is VERY unusual for me. Normally even if I am eating like a cow, I can remember what I've put in my mouth.

Well thank GOODNESS for my WW meeting, and ESPECIALLY my leader Wendy. (There has got to be some divine reason why she has the same name as my mother!) I went last night, found out the scale was up, (only 1.6 lbs which is NOTHING) AND got enough motivation to remember what the heck I am doing this for. So as of this morning I am BACK ON TRACK! Yippee!

I'm going on a mini-vacation starting tomorrow. Eating within points will be REALLY hard, but I'm not too too worried about it because where we are going you walk EVERYWHERE! 2 years ago this was my first week on WW, and without drinking, eating totally off program, I lost 7 lbs just from walking. It's a huge festival, and you have to walk to get to anything.

Obviously, I'm not going to use that as an excuse to eat whatever I want, but at the same time, it is a difficult eating situation, as you are technically not supposed to bring in your own food, and all the food they have on site is fattening! (Cheese pizza, sausages, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.) But I am confident that I can "sneak in food!" and also make good choices about what I do eat! (peanut butter and jelly here we come!)

We're also camping which is always fun, so I have control over breakfast and lunch at least. But it does get hard because you get REALLY HUNGRY doing all that walking! But I suppose if I am hungry, I am allowed to eat, its just what I eat that counts! (High fiber cereal here I come!)

I bought a backpack that has a water sack thingy in it that holds 2 liters of water. That's the other hard thing, I HATE going to the bathroom up there because there are only porta potties, the real toilets are pretty far away from everything else. But I'm sure I'll survive somehow!

How is everyone else doing? I'm feeling great, and SO glad to be back on track and "On Fire!"

I've just realized that I need to lose enough weight to equal a whole 'nother person! When I started I needed to lose 147 pounds! Neither one of my sisters even weigh that much! So I have to lose the equivelant of them PLUS some! The thought kinda depresses me :( . I realized last night, that I've lost more than my 5 month old weighs, and am on the heels of losing the equivelant of my 16 month old son. I should probably be happy about that, but for some reason I'm not. I started this morning out great (mentally) but over the past hour have gotten more depressed about. I'm not going to fall off the wagon, I'm not go to fall off the wagon, I'm not going to fall off the wagon... I've almost gotten down half my water already :) , which has been my biggest hurdle. But a teeny, weeny, tiny part of me is asking what's the point? That's just too much. I will be strong :strong: and try to remember that it could be worse. I could have gained what I've lost already. I need some positive thinking vibes..... Lady's please don't let me slip and fall off the wagon!

Dyan - Boy do I know where your coming from. I started only 1 lb less than you. It seems overwhelming. But just remember, YOU CAN DO THIS!!! It didn't come on overnight and it's not going to come off overnight either. If 147 lbs is too big to imagine, think of it as 15 -10 lb segments. Or better yet, How about 6 25 lb segments. You almost done with one!!

What's the point? YOUR the point. You deserve this!!! But only you can do it, one bite at a time!!

Thanks Sandi!

I think I can manage thinking of it as 25 pounds at a time. I was sitting here trying to think of another way to think about it, and I think you've hit the nail on the head! I'm sitting here thinking, that is so simple, why didn't I think of that? But I guess I just got a little overwhelmed about the whole thing. Today was the first time I actually thought about the actual amount that I had to lose. I see it and say it alot, but I guess it just never really dawned on me until this morning.

SO again, THANK YOU :angel: I really needed that!

I've already gotten in all my water for the day, so that makes me happy :dizzy:

:wave:

I think I know why people are feeling a bit off lately. It is almost August and you what that says to me...the summer is practically over and that makes everyone feel just a little blue. It also says to me that I have to go back to work in 6 weeks and that is enough to send me right into the ice cream!! Only kidding, I haven't indulged like that in awhile.

hey Jen.. my favourite season is actually fall ! It finally gets cool enough that you want to be outside all day! I can't wait!!!

Today has been going pretty good so far - just need to get that blasted exercise in. :strong: Can anyone recommend a fun exercise video - all I have is Richard Simmons - I hate that guy! :lol:

I just purchased a new work out video called "Zumba" for information about it you can go to www.zumbafitness.com It looks like a blast. More like latin dancing then a workout. I should be getting it in a few days, so I'll tell you what I think about it when it comes.

Today has been a great day for me. My hubby finely got paid so we went food shopping today and I got lots of good for me stuff. That made me happy.

Well I hope all of you had a good day as well. I'll chat with you later.

Bella23

Well tomorrow we leave for my in-laws - drop off Sara then go on to Minneapolis. Oh Fun. We were going ot my inlaws anyhow this weekend for Jim's high school reunion.
I really hope this is going to be a good diet for me.. the next 3 nights I will be at the inlaws. I will be going grocery shopping before we leave tomorrow. I want to try to prevent some damage.

Dana

Fall is my favorite season too, both spring and fall because the sun is still out a lot but it isn't too hot. I also love rain and thunderstorms. Maybe it is not so much the end of summer but the end of a season.

Have you tried tae-bo? I would do exercise videos if I had a/c, as it is I sweat like crazy just walking around the house. I have some tae-bo tapes and some old Buns of Steel videos. I can practically talk along with TamiLee Webb, I've watched them so much. But hey they work and that's what is important.

Dyan - I agree that it helps to break it down into smaller increments. I have broken mine down into 10 lbs. chunks, and now it seems so much more manageable.

Jennelle :)

Hi everyone. Looks like a quiet day here. Almost Friday, thank goodness. Been one of those weeks for me. Glad it will be over soon.

Dyanm..Believe me, we all can sit here and analize how many lbs we each need to lose. It could drive anyone insane. Your not crazy nor alone. Like everyone said, take it a few lbs at a time. I am trying to do that right now. When we set small goals, focus on the near future, makes it alot easier.
And believe, it will all come off in time.

Slimdown..Try to enjoy your trip and hubbys class reunion. That should be fun despite the lil trip to the govt office.

bella..glad to hear hubby got paid..it stinks having no money or "good food" for ourselves. I think I may check out those latin dance tapes. I might enjoy them more then other tapes.

Fall is my favorite time of year. The colors of the leaves, the weather, the "newness"....reminds me of when I was a kid, going back to school, new clothes, new friends..ahh, I loved it.

Thanks Ladies! :D

I'm gonna take the advice given and do 25 lbs at a time! That's so much nicer than 125 lbs mor to lose.

Well today has been horrible. I haven't felt great today and because of that my will power has gone to pot. I haven't eaten terrible food just all carbs. Not my program. Then to top it all off, I got 2 cold sores. One by my nose one under my lower lip. That just sucks. I think it's from my stress and TOM. I thought TOM was going to be easy this month, no cramps to start, then about two days after it started it really hit me, I feel horrible. O'well it should be over soon. I just have to get my but moving so I don't gain any wieght this week.

Well I hope your all having a better day.

I'm making dinner and it is a great dinner for my diet. I'm having hamburgers (low fat) with tomato sauce and cheese, and a huge salad. So hopefully that will be enough to get me through the evening!!

Bella23

Totally off subject, but might be of interest to somebody...

I'm not much of a clothes hound, but if you have a Dillard's department store near you and need a couple of pieces of clothing to get you through, they are practically giving the clothes away this week-end. 25% off of all clearance items. I bought the next size down - they were all a smidge too tight at the moment, but they were winter clothes, and will fit great and get me through work this winter. Just thought I'd pass that along...

Thanks for the note! I like Dillard's a lot, but usually can't even afford to walk through the front door! :lol:

Hello all,

I should have posted the last couple of days. I am doing good. Finanlly lost a pound. :dance: I felt good about that. I have been taking the kids swimming that has helped. I am hoping to go tomorrow. I have not gone all week. I will be babysitting my niece tonight because my sil's boyfriend has an interview finally and my sil has to work. Her boyfriend is a dead beat loser. He works for about 2 weeks and then quits or gets fired. So my sil is supporting him and her baby. Thank god he's not her father. :mad: He is also an abuser. My daughter went over there for the weekend and came back with a rug burn the size of my hand. She told him she was bored and he taped her legs together and handcuffed her and taped her mouth shut. :mad: He is not allowed to have any of my kids ever again. My husband is not talking to him about it so my daughters real mothers husband is going to go over there and deal with it which is not good. But maybe he will get the **** beat out of him and see how it feels.

Sorry I had to say that. I will be checking my niece over tonight any bruises they will be turned in.

I have been holding that in way to long.

I hope everyone is doing better than me right now. I will be in touch with you all. Take care.

Hi all!!

Went to the doc yesterday, looks as if I have bronchitis. Got some meds, so hopefully I'll be feeling soon.

Having a good day. Staying OP, feeling strong. Hoping Monday will bring good results. Must stay strong this weekend!!!

Bella - Have you ever tried Abreva. It's awesome on cold sores. It seems to work BEST on them right when they start, but they hurry things along when they are already there. Be warned, it's pricey.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYONE!!!!

Tamara!!! We must have been posting at the same time. OMG!! That is horrible. That man should not be free. He should be locked up some where!! I can just hardly believe that!

Ohmygawd Tamara,

I would be livid! I swear it would take 3 to 4 BIG guys to get my fat arse off of him!! My heart goes out to your niece! Is she old enough to talk and tell you if anythings been done to her? And trust me....I thought you worded your post just fine, because I have a few choice words that I probably would have thrown in there!

Please let us know how your niece is doing.

Hi to all!!

At this point the most important thing is Tamara's post. You need to take photos. If you don't have a camera, borrow one, get a disposable, or better yet, take her to the police dept and let THEM take the photos.

This guy's backside would NOT be resting on a La-Z-Boy tonight if I were there.

That is abuse and there is NO WAY around it. DON'T let it go. He could do it (and worse) to someone else.

annie

Tamara - I totally agree with every other post. Also, I would definitely call the cops and turn him in for the abuse of your daughter. That way, if something does come up with your niece, he's already had another complaint made against him.

Tamara, don't send someone to "talk" to him, send the police... as a former abused child, I beg of you not to let him get away with a talk... talking does nothing, DO SOMETHING.

I have had an OK couple of days, not much op, today I have been, mostly, still can't swing the water...haven't been posting, been very busy, but today Ravyn is gone, hubby is at work, dinner is about to go into the oven... (whole wheat pasta,spinach, and my special sauce, stuffed into blanched bell peppers...yum! Plus a side dish of just the pasta for hubby to take to work with him tonight for his double...) Already had my exercise for the day... walked downtown to get lunch, then up to hubby's job to share lunch with him, then walked home... and I have the night mostly to myself... gonna catch up on my graphic work, and then veg in front of the TV...all the new shows are debuting, so there has to be SOMETHING on, right?

Bella, I feel for you...really... when PMS/TOM time hits me, I break out in awful acne...and I swell like the girl from Willy Wonka's Chocolate factory...lol... only without the blue...and I find it almost impossible to eat OP anywhere NEAR TOM... I have to have crunchy, salty, sweet, creamy and chocolate all in one sitting....LOL :lol:

Well, here's hoping I make it the rest of the night OP, so I can get some points going....lol... maybe I can power flood the water so I can get all 3 points :lol:

D'oh! missed Sandi...hope you feel better soon!

Hello there. I finally went to the doctor a few weeks ago about my wrist pain. I have tendinitis in both arms and cysts on my tendons, so I keep computer stuff to the minimum if at all. I think the tendinitis is beginning to improve slightly, but the cysts remain. Might require surgical draining or removal if they don't disappear soon. I haven't been losing weight and I'm only 1 lb. away from my summer mini-goal. I'm not sure what's keeping the final pound --- maybe the body is trying to heal the hands? Who knows. Weight loss is mysterious to me still. All I can do is provide the conditions under which weight loss sometimes happens - activity and reasonable eating -- and sometimes the loss happens, sometimes it doesn't.

Well yesterday was interesting for me. I was doing great till we had a bad storm. The neighbors think it was a twister. We my house is the only one in the area that didn't loose something. The other houses had fallen trees, uprooted trees, broken fences, among a lot of other bad things. We lost the power for 7hours so ended up going to burger king for dinner. That was the only time i wasn't op. That bumbed me out. But I'll do better today.

I am supposed to have a free day tomorrow, but I think I'm going to skip it. I ate really bad on thursday and with last night, I'm just gong to wait till next week.

Well hope everyone's weekend is great,
Bella23

How fortunate, Bella, that you had no damage. I'd do what you're doing - count yesterday (& Thurs) as your free day and go on from there. We can't always control circumstances. I'm sure in one way it was fun for you and the girls to go to BK and after the storm and power loss, I'm sure you needed some fun.

Don't be bummed- just keep up the good work you've been doing!

JML = sorry about your wrist problems. Glad you got on, wondered where you were but importnt you take care of those wrists.

Thanks Anagram, It's been really frustrating not to be able to write --- and some days to just have holding a book open for any period of time give me a problem. I'll be glad when it's healed.

Started a new thread

Bella23