WW Clubs and Groups - tuesdays 20s and 30s daily thread!

Morning girls,
Why is it whenever I want to post, things at work get extra busy? Might have to rush off soon, but hopefully not.
So - who's been a good girl? And who hasn't?
Me, I'm a good girl at the moment. I've been writing down everything I eat and working out the points, plus I'm back into an exercise routine. After about a month of being on holiday and pretty much eating what I liked it's time to undo the damage! i prob put on 4 or so pounds but they're coming off! i can barely lift my arms above my head today. i went to yoga on sunday for the first time in ages, and the teacher there is great but it's very physical and very tough. in the sun salutations (you'll know what i'm on about laura!) he makes you do full press-up position. again and again and again. that and downward dog! but it certainly seems to have done something, hopefully something good for toning up my upper arms! and i've been working on my swimming. my legs just won't kick right so i think i'll go to some adult improver classes to sort out my technique. not much else to report. for some reason i still haven't drunk alcohol since oct 12th. but don't worry jenk, i'm sure i'll be back on it by the time you're over here!!
belle - hope you and carmen are doing ok.
tonya - any thoughts on having another baby? glad to hear you're back on track. how's hubby's eye?
rina - good to have you back.
jayne - hope you get some sleep and aaron is better soon.
jenl - for some reason even though we've moved my bookmark took me straight here. which was nice!
kier - lovely to chat to you on messenger yesterday! now get back to your books!!
laura - 5.8 pounds! that's fantastic!!
cat - are you sore from all that backpacking? i do cleaning sprees as well. sunday it was the bathroom that got attacked!
jenl - how's the snow today? we've just got rain here. as per.
marcie - made any wedding venue decisions then? i don't even know where i'd get married. most of my family lives in scotland, but a lot of my friends live in england so lots of travelling either way!
right, work calls. back later,
kirsty

morning all!

It was super busy at work yesterday, so by the time I read through, it was after 6 PM.

I've got to get jeremy on the bus.

1 day OP! ;) I'm shooting for 2 now - 1 day at a time.

Talk to you later!

I must admit that I giggled when I saw Kirsty's question. It got me thinking about the difference between a good girl:o and a nice girl :) . Actually, though, I too have been good about eating in range, journaling and working out. A little obsessive but I'm working really hard to get to goal before Thanksgiving. Something clicked for me after my vacation because I'm finally ready to do that instead playing with the 5lbs or so above goal that I've been losing/gaining all summer.

Kirsty - I do know what you mean! Last week my instructor had me doing endless repetions of lowered plank, plank, dog and back to lowered plank. My arms hurt for 3 days! I've got yoga tonight and can't wait to go.

Deb - hope you have a good day.

Jayne - is Aaron feeling any better?

Rina - good job staying OP on your most stressful day.

Hi to everyone else. I'll check in with you later.

Laura

.....that I really wanted to tell you guys about. Last week my leader gave us a recipe for a dish she called veggie bake. I made it Sunday and it was incredibly, awesomely, delicious - and the best part is that it is easy to make and a lot of food for very few points. I'm going to hop on to our recipe thread and post it - if you need a new veggie dish check it out.

Also, I have to go out to a lunch meeting today. The restaurant is a small family owned bar and grill without posted nutritional info or obviously healthy choices. I've never had them so I don't know what's in them, but would chicken quesidillas be reasonable on the points?

Good morning all! I had a nice relaxing night last night - I skippped bellydancing and stayed home alone taking care of myself. I did one load of laundry, read, lit candles and relaxed. I was in bed by the time b/f got home from class. Its amazing how one night of time to yourself can have an effect.

Moreover, I WI today for the first time in a few weeks and I was down to 204. I WI at home after the week Carmen came and I was up to 210, which forced me to pay attention and go to the gym 2x/week, plus dancing 1x/week. I guess it paid off! I was dreading WI.

BUT....here I am at the same spot where I always seem to choke. I don't know why, but as soon as I get to 204 I go - wow, almost at 199 - out of the 2's and that's when I choke. I don't understand this, but I guess I must self-sabotage. I mean, I have't been out of the 2's in over a decade. I guess its a comfort zone for me in some ways. So this time, I am going to be aware of that and proceed. I am going to journal my brains out this week and go to the gym 3x (since I bailed on dance last night) and try like **** to get past that 200 mark in 2 or 3 weeks....

Kirsty - I get busy too - its Murphy's Law. I started yoga/pilates. I have 't ever done it before but I do find its my arms that hurt after. And I have a time balancing. I am flexible, but my balance is rubbish (as you would say).

Deb - good philosophy! I'll shoot for 2 too - since I was OP yesterday as well.

Laura - you work on your 5 to goal and I'll work on my 5 to 199 and we'll cheer eachother on! Yay us!! :D

OK I should get back to work. Oh, Carmen update - nothing new, she is expecing an echocardiogram today, but yesterday the nurses were not busy so they got her out, respirator and all, and let my sister hold her for like 2 hours. She stayed awake and looked at her mommy and was very content. Then she had a poop. Ah, babies....! Thanks again for yor prayers and well wishes. I can't tell you all what it means to me to know there are people all around the world keeping her safe in their hearts and thoughts.

Belle

Hey all. I have been away from my desk a lot the last few days, and I am finally back. Got the project done. But I have had some horrid back pain since yesterday and I don't know what I did. I swear this PG is not being nice to me this time around!!!! Tonight I finish my basket weaving class.... Yipppeeeee. I can't wait to see what it looks like and if I can actually do it!

Kirsty, I don't know what I am classified as. Not eating like a good girl, but not horrid either. I sit down to eat and have a huge appetite, but then I fill up quickly! So who knows. I am only weighing when I go in for my monthly appointments. Also, got the treadmill moved to the new workout spot in the basement, so I can't wait to brush the dust off. Maybe it will help me feel better!

Deb, Yah on the 1 day at a time. That's the way to do it!!

Laura, can't wait to see the recipe!!

Belle, Way to go on the You time. We all need that sometimes to get our heads back on!

Oh and we did get a ton of snow. Emma went out with hubby to sled, but she didn't like that too much and started screaming. I got pics. Then we watched as hubby snowblowed the driveway. The sad thing, my pretty mums were in bloom and peaking out of the snow. And then hubby shoveled a pile of snow on them, of course I scolded him!!!

OK, back to work!

Good morning ladies!

I am here, still staying OP, but no exercise in sight. My son has a dr appt this afternoon, I think he has an ear infection. So, I am taking this afternoon off.

I am getting my kids' pics taken tonight at Sears, I will try to post one tomorrow.

I hope everyone has a great day, and I will post properly tomorrow!! :D

Hey Ladies
my eating today has been less than stellar I went to midnight study last night adn we all ordered pizza so at 2 am i had 2 pieces of mushroom amongst all the other crud i hve consumed
I've had 1 hour of sleep but I did my exam and I passed and thats all that matters!
I just ate some wierd but good asian pastry with a bean filling and it kinda looked like a mini bagel no hole tho
ok
Deb and Laura WOOHOO on your OPness and i can't wait to see the veggie bake does it freeze well?
Belle darlin girl of mine I'm in the same boat with you I get close and then stuff ensues but we can do it!BBIAB
Kier

Well, I was being a very good girl and then I kind of, uh, pigged out on animal crackers last night. Oops. But, I resisted the urges for pancakes this morning and had fruit salad and toast instead, so back OP. Also, I did the weight workout in this month's Self mag this morning (anyone else read this? I like it, but it's sort of a guilty secret. I wouldn't admit to any of my friends that I read such stuff). But it's a good workout and no fancy gym equipment required. And it was a pretty good workout. I'm going to try to do it 3x a week, so hopefully I'll see some results. And then this afternoon a friend and I are going on a 4 mile walk, so I'll get my cardio in for the day too!

Kirsty- Doing a good job of pulling yourself back on track! I could definitely use some pointers on that one. And now that everyone is on about yoga, I really want to try it! Maybe I can find a video and do it when all the boys are out sometime....

Deb- 2 days OP! Whoohoo! Someone told me once it takes 21 days to make a habit, so you have 2 less to go before eating OP becomes a habit!

Laura- veggie bake sounds good. I'll have to try it. I'd been getting into a bad eating rut for a bit and now I want to cook something new.

Belle- We all need a day off sometimes, and it certainly seems like you deserve one! Good job on the loss. You are going to make it below 200! 199 is right around the corner:)

Jen-L- Back pain is def. a pain. Hope it clears up soon and doesn't become a permanent feature of your PG. Maybe there are some exercises you cando to help strengthen back muscles?

Ok, I am off to have lunch. Being healthy w/ sandwich, apple, carrots combo. But I really want something hot. Maybe a cup of veggie soup.....

Cat

Hi everyone - I'm here too, went home early yesterday because of all the drywall dust in the office. It really bothered my allergies - today I made sure to bring my allergy medicine. I also got a flu shot yesterday - sure hope it was worth it - my arm is a little sore today. I have a strange question for everyone - what do you find more intimate...hugs or kisses? The ex and I met up last night to exchange some stuff and we went to a movie but he likes to kiss (peck on the cheek)- or lips but WIL NOT hug - which I find bizzare - to me a kiss is intimate and I hug everyone - what do you guys think? Gotta go on a break - I'll be back soon.
KT

Hiya Girlies!

Just thought I'd pop in before I head off to work. Not much new here. OP so far today & I've got my day planned outpretty good so it shouldn't be a prob to stick to it :)

Tonya I hope your son is ok. I have no plans for exercise today either :o

KT, I definitely think kissing is way more intimate. I love hugging everyone but resever kisses for the very special only ;) Hope your allergies are all better today.

Jen hope your back is feeling better. Of course you know I'm going to say go get a massage. You need to make sure your therapistis certified in pregnancy massage though. Its really good for both you and the baby :)

Kirsty, kudos for avoiding alcohol for 10 days!

Kierie I'm glad to hear your exam went well. Is there any sleep in sight?

Cat, I really like Self. Its got some great articles. Usually someone brings it to work & I scam it for a few days. I'm like you too though I would never admit to my friends that I read it-somehow its embarrassing. Weird.

Laura, glad to hear you're so motivated :) Veggie bake looks delish!

Belle, Yay for 204! You'll make it this time just keep doing what works & you'll be in a new era in no time!

Deb today is my official Day 2 also! We can do this!

Anyway I should head to work. Have a great OP day everyone!

-Rina

Rina, I want to get a PG massage, but not for this back pain. It is my low back and it is an agrivated injury that gets really tender. It hurts to have it massaged when it is like this. Heat does help a little tho, and of course ibuprofen, which I can't take while PG! The place I have had a couple massages at has a PG massage person, so I can't wait to try it out. I said I would get one when PG with Emma and never did. This time I am FOR SURE!!

It is really damp and cold here. I am just not ready for this. They say the last time we had snow like this, and this early it was in 1995. And that time it was only 3 inches. WOW.

O.K. I know why Lisa and JenK aren't around but what happened to Jess and Jayne today?

Belle - good for you taking "me time".

JenL - I'm so jealous of the snow. I love going for walks after the first big storm. Have fun at basketweaving.

Tonya - hope your son feels better after a trip to the dr.

Kier - don't know if the veggie bake freezes well - I had company for dinner when I made it and the only leftovers went in the fridge. It does reheat well though.

Cat - I don't read Self but I read Fitness. I think some of the routines they suggest are silly (who does walking lunges around the gym?) but get lots of good ideas on individual ST exercises.

KT - Kisses - totally more intimate - hugs are great - I hug my sister and brothers and grandparents but anything that might involve the swapping of spit is way more intimate.

Rina - hope today at work is a smoother day than your Monday.

So I think I survived my work lunch. We ended up going to a great pasta place instead. I got penne with grilled chicken, fresh spinach, mushrooms, and tomato done with chicken broth. I'm estimating that it was 12 pts - way more than I ever spend for lunch but I'll just reverse my lunch and supper point ranges today and should be O.K.

Laura

Well, my meeting before lunch ran over and my meeting after lunch is at 1 so I am eating now and taking a little break rather than going to the gym (not enough time).

I am eating a veggie wrap with salsa and tomatoe and roasted red pepper soup with a diet coke. Yummy lunch.

Jen - we have snow here too so don't feel bad - its like -4C right now and very cold...yuck.

Tonya - let us see the pics when you get them developed!

Kier - why oh why do we do that?? Lets make a challenge for ourselves - when is your thanksgiving anyway?

Cat - I was doing the same thing as you last night 'cept mine was with TEddy Grahams - I love them!! I ate 4 points worth, yikes. But you are back on today, so no worries ;) I like Self too

KT - kissing, of course! Its way more intimate! What's up iwth that guy?

Hi Rina! Long time no chat.....glad to see you are still OP too.

WEll, should get some work done before this foolish meeting :(

Belle (still OP today BTW - 13points so far - leaves me 11 for dinner!)

Thanks for missing me Laura :) , it's nice to know that someone notices when you aren't around.

I worked this morning, and spilled an entire bottle of yellow tempra paint all over my brand new Tommy H Pants that I was so proud of because they were a size 14...ack! I'm really hoping Oxyclean comes through for me on this one!

Aaron is still a mess ear-wise and sleep-wise. He didn't have a temp for daycare this morning, but he's running one now...

I'll once again try to come back later and do a decent post...

Have a great day, all!

Hey I just stepped on the scale in the bathroom at work and it shows a loss but I'm not going to change my sig b/c I'm not sure I trust it LOL if it shows the loss at the end of the week or next tuesday then its real
;)

Hey all,

Great news, I passed that exam that I was fretting about. Actually I got an A on it, so I was perfect on every other section except for the area which I messed up on (sorry to be boasting, but I left that exam in tears,being a perfectionist sucks sometimes).

Belle: I so relate, for a couple of years I would get close to the big 200 (for me that would be being uunder 220) and then I would gain. Getting under 200 is a big psychological step, at least it was for me!! Good luck!!!! I am glad your sister got some major bonding time with her daughter. Teddy Grahams are good.... in the winter (which I consider October onwards) I can't keep them in my cupboard, since a magic little elve (known as me) keeps eating them!

Laura: 12 points for a restaurant lunch is fairly decent! I try to eat healthy too... my co-workers laugh at me when I order something small and low-key. Then again most don't know that I ever had a weight problem. I do tell them that I have to pay attention to my weight so they understand (though I think with a roll of their eyes kind of deal).

Jayne: argh!!! Don't you hate that when that happens. Good luck getting the stain out.

Jen: enjoy the massage.... hmmm can you sniff lavender when you're pg?, that's relaxing...

Rina and Cat: weird, never felt embarassed reading Self, Shape and Fitness, should I?;)

KT: Hmmm I think a kiss is loads more intimate, hugs can be good too... but yeah, I save kissing.... Which I'll explain in a minute:)

Kierie: Gotta love late night study sessions... yeah we would order pizza and stuff, it was fun.

Tonya: On having more kids. I can't talk in some ways since I am not a mother yet, but I am from a large family. I am one of four kids and my mom gave us tons of attention regardless of having to share it around. So I never thought I was deprived of my mom's attention or anything (though we are achingly close in age, my older bro was born Oct '74 and my youngest was born Aug '79).

Deb: Hope you day went well despite how busy it was.

Kirsty:Ah, I so wanna visit the UK, gotta get a permanent job first with vacation time;)

Anyhoo, I hung with grad student boy yesterday, we just hung in his room and watch videos.. I didn't pounce, but a friend of mine advised me not to... This guy actually has catergorized me as relationship material and I just don't want to mess this up... maybe I am just a chicken. Also he was just so tired last night to. But we get along so well... we joke around, we like the same stuff and he appreciates the fact I am ultra sarcastic:P now I just wonder... we both have told each other that we like each other.,... how do I try and shift this into a relationship... should I just wait it out..... I understand what he means by not wanting to lose our friendship saying it's so valuable for him. Oh another good sign, I made a joke that it had been like 4 weeks since we had last hung out and he said "well I should have a lot more free-time soon" that's good right? I just don't want to get in the "friends" trap.... He did say last week that he didn't make a move on me for the fact he respects me.... We still haven't even kissed, but when we were watching stuff we were kinda touching and getting close to each other and we hugged at the end of the evening... My god, I feel like I am in high school again, but seriously, going too fast in a relationships has many more downsides than this. My friend says I should delay the kissing or making a move. I just don't want him to think I am not interested, but this going slow thing is nice... I seriously have to admit it... You really get to know the person... and the more I know, the more I like:)

Take Care!

Ali

Thanks for the huggy-kissey talk. I agree with everyone - I'm taken aback when someone kisses me (even on the cheek) that I am only on familiar terms with but, as I've said, I hug everyone. Then again, I have this New Friend (note capital letters) and he always likes to get a hug before I leave - not from the male friends though - oh well.
Belle and Jen - I can't believe you guys have snow!! because I work on a mountain, we will get snow when the rest of the area has rain but we are no where near freezing yet. That's what I get for living near sea level I guess. Have fun playing outside!
Ali - yay! good job on the exam - you rock!!
Kier - your work bathroom has a scale! that would frighten me.
Jayne - Oxyclean is amazing stuff - hope it works!
Laura - that sounds like a great meal -
cat - animal crackers are so small, and so good.
Tonya - post the pict!!! I love pictures.
I'm missing people - hi to all of you - I'll check in tomorrow
KT