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Dashing back through again, trying not to lose the habit of checking in even when things are really busy. Quickly: Freda, you're just like me. If I have bag of something, I'll eat the whole thing. I am learning to use little snack bags to make my own single-serving bags.

Quiltmama, congrats on taking extra measures to keep the stress from settling around your hips! I admire you for not pigging out at a buffet. I'm trying to avoid places with buffets altogether, 'cuz I always feel like I need to eat my money's worth:?:

Marie, you have been awfully patient, waiting three months for that steak!!!

Carol, congratulations on fitting into that skirt. This weekend I will be going through my warmer-weather clothes. If I've lost a lot or a little, either way it should be good motivation for the next phase.

Jules, thanks for your kind words but "laidback" isn't exactly how I would characterize myself right now, more like "crazed"....

Gotta go. Keep it up, ladies, you're all doing great!

judy

Freda and Marie in Family CIrlcle there was an article on walking with your buddy (dog). It was quite interesting. I am going to the shelter soon to start my journey to look for a new dog. I will also think of buying one else where but would like to maybe take one whom needs a home, time will tell. I don't think it will be a puppy. To easy for my husband to fall over etc. not knowing to be any better etc. Oh time will tell not in a real hurry. But would like to train the dog to camp with us this year.
Juls sometimes hubbies just don't have a clue. God help them! But I also felt pretty darn good in my skirt. Good for us! I will be looking into a few new work clothes this weekend. Just sick of all my old stuff. Maybe I can add a few new skirts in. I have a few new tops alread from Hawaii.
Judy good luck with your clothes. I am sure you will see a difference. You have been trying so hard go and reward yourself something new for spring. Wish we could shop together how fun that would be! I will let yah know what I buy. I read that watermelon color is in. I saw a cute watermelon skirt with a white lightwt. shirt in a mag. Really cute! I think I need one! With my dark tan that would be nice.
My highlights turned really blonde while I was away. Now I need to touch up my roots I guess I am going light for the summer months. Changes are sometimes good for us all.
Well the afternoon snack helped yesterday so I wasn't so straved when I arrived home. I am trying to stay within my cals 1400. Not so bad if I eat healthy actually can be a lot of food. But at anyrate I have to figure out some healthy evening snacks. Last night I had 1/2 of a skinny ice cream sandwich on 65 cals. Go figure the hubby had one too. I didn't tell him it was diet he just ate a whole one! Hah hah! See we need our kicks once in awhile.
The scale that little white square thing I hide in the closet came out today its up 1lb. not too bad for a 2 1/2 wk vac. eating what I wanted. But its time to take a serious look and move that number. I set a mini goal of 2.5lbs. by Easter I will work on that. Scheduling myself for early morning gym visits next week. Take care gals guess this is kind of long sorry!
Quiltamama hope you know our thoughts are with you!

Good morning all

Good morning all,

It's going to be another beautiful day here in Michigan! I'm taking advantage and going for another long walk outside! Got to get out there soon thought, we're supposed to get some of those April showers later. I know it's going to rain and I have the sinus headache to prove it. I should loan myself out to the weather station! I can predict rain much better than they can! Think I should apply? How much money do you think I should ask for?

Marie, Steak sounds yummy! I don't make it much in the winter, live on it in the summer! Just so easy to throw on the grill. Got to watch those portions but other wise, it's not bad.

Judy, I've been going through my clothes close too! Mayve you and I and Cacmsc should go shopping together!

cacmsc, We're planning a shopping trip. Want to come along! I've heard that coral shades are in for spring too. I don't look good in orange or pink shades, I have too much red in my complexion, but a skirt would be ok! I jsut got my hair streaked for spring too! I'm getting blonder and blonder as i'm getting grayer and grayer! Good luck with your search for a dog! Our had died a few years ago (hubby and I both cried for months) and we finally, after about a year, decided we wanted another one. And I wanted to find one that needed a good home too, so we adopted one. He's a little Shih Tzu and he's adorable. We didn't care what kind we got, we love them all, he's just what came along.

Make it a good day, Freda

great news on the skirt, that sure lightened my day. I know what that feels like and I can't wait to get there, maybe in another 10 pounds I will try on some of my older clothes that I haven't been able to wear in two years. I know it gives you a big lift and a ton of confidence. My day was a busy hectic and sad one. Drove about 4 hours north to visit the aunt with brain cancer. Her kids are not telling her what is wrong or what is going to happen. I don't agree but not my call.

I did grab a sub at a sub shop when I got back into Mobile, AL where my dad is at in the nursing home, and took him one too. I made mine turkey with no mayo but did get mustard. That was dinner the rest of the day was normal so I hope I didn't go to far over the days calories. I'll be burning up some calories today doing a major house cleaning as my aunt is coming in tomorrow and we are into quilting together so that will be fun.

Yogurt. Yep Yoplait is my favorite at the no fat 100 calorie one. I make a strognoff recipe using no fat cream cheese, and do it in my slow cooker. I've also used chicken and curry and used the no fat cream cheese and it was really good too. It's great because I put in the slow cooker and ignore.

Can't wait to see the pictures of Hawaii. I'm so ready for a vacation, the hubs found one for cancun, 5 days the same week as our anniversary. We have some logistics to get worked out but maybe we can take it. I just hope it doesn't mess with my diet and I would like to lose another 10 pounds by then.

This was a red-letter day: I did my first "bridge walk" of 2006, and it felt great. I've been waiting for the nice weather so I can go back to my 50-minute walks from Arlington Cemetary to my office in DC. And although I didn't get everything finished up at work this week, I just finished a major project and my boss is very happy--so I'm happy!

Hope you all have lovely weekends. I have a long to-do list, including taxes:o but I will also go sandal-shopping, which I love to do.

Keep it going, ladies! We're all doing great.

judy

G,day, LADIES well we all sound like we are on track eating wise, sorry your day was a bit of a bummer, Quiltmama you sure have your share of woes I agree with you about your Aunt not being told but like you say its not your call maybe if they don,t tell her then maybe its not really happening you know what I mean a bit of denial on their parts which is understandable we all wish it was happening to someone else in these situations which I,m sure your no stranger to :hug: I hope you have a lovely time with your Aunt quilting I would love to be able to do that I,m crafty but not a sewer, your ideas on using no fat cheese sound Yummy I like to use my slow cooker to so convienient just throw everything in and set and forget, next dish I make that calls for sour cream (substitute yogurt) I,m going to give your idea a try, Judy sounds like your doing good, you inspire me with all your walks and exercise usually after reading all of you guys posts I get on my bike and go for a ride which is great keeps me motivated something I need alot of when it comes to exercise:dizzy: :p Hi Carol your right hubbys don,t have a clue but I know I look good 74kgs and counting down and I know I,m gorgeous :lol3: hey watermelon sure is in I,m eating it in yogurt and your wearing it;) good luck on you dog search and the one that is right for you will find you if you go to the shelter there will be one there that will just look at you and ask you to take him home he is rather quiet and needs love, Hey Freda sounds like a good idea you couldn,t do any worse than these weather people these days I think they just put their heads out the window and guess and say rain MAYBE or sunny patches MAYBE as far as chargeing goes I would say could could get the going rate hey they get it for getting it wrong most of the time:?: you sound very upbeat and the feeling is catching yes I will make today a great day thanks for the tip,:), G,day Marie I sure envy you and your computer knowledge but I,m learning as I go along like you say some of it is just common sense I was pleased with myself yesterday I solved a problem for my hubby he was trying to scan an old photo for this booklet he is printing for a customer and he was using a high resolution setting and it kept coming out fuzzy so I thought being a photo of at least 35yrs old drop the resolution down lower and it worked and he is suppose to be the genious ;) :D OK FIRST A 3MLE WALK THEN A SURF :carrot: you go girl doing great fully sick, I agree babies are the best and they are even better when they are grandbabies, WELL THATS IT FOR ME I,LL CHECK IN LATER ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND, TAKE CARE BE GOOD TO YOURSELVES AND REMEMBER YOU TIME EVEN IF IT IS ONLY SOMETHING YOU DO JUST FOR YOURSELF FOR 10MINS ITS IMPORTANT, BYE FOR NOW, BLESSED BE ...JULIE

Good afternoon, my chickie friends. Well, we're at the end of my spring break week. I'm really sad to see it go. I don't ever want to go back to work. 'Tis a bummer come Tuesday morning I'll have to go. There's some talk about increasing my contract from 200 days to 260 days. I'm not so sure I'd like that. I think 12 weeks off a year is a good thing. :)

Today, I finished a drawing I started yesterday for DS2 (the one in the military at tech school). I was looking at my doggie photo album (missing my dearly departed Teddy Bear) and saw a picture of Bugsy. She was a husky we had for about a month that was very good - we'd gotten her as an adult. Turned out a gruff voice male abused her and our neighbor set her off. We saw a lawsuit in the making so we brought her back to the Humane Society (cried and cried) with the agreement I would support her till she was adopted - which she was. Anyway, this was about 8 years ago and DS2 and her had bonded quickly and DS2 just loved her. Sinnce she wasn't with us long, we have very few pictures (5 to be exact). Well from one of the small ones, I drew a big picture of her for DS2. I sent it out today since I finished it this morning. It turned out so nice. I know he will love it. I'd told him I was thinking of doing it and it was a "please do it now". So I did good.

Jules, good job on fixing the scanning resolution. Computers are easy if you can think logically.

Judy, way to go on the walk. Just how far is the bridge walk? With the cherry trees in blossom (hopefully) and spring springing somewhere (since it's not here), it would be incredible. I loved Washington and visited often when we lived in Hampton, VA. And great job on finishing the big project.

Carol, good luck on your doggie search. Bugsy was the only time I didn't get a puppy and the heartbreak from having to return her made it so I couldn't do that again. I hope you find the perfect doggie needing a loving soul since you certainly are.

Freda, I lived in Minnesota for a good chunk of my life and whenever I here of the midwest (Michigan included) having beautiful weather when we should have it here in the further south desert, I get very cranky. It's not fair, I cry!!!! Enjoy the weather for me. My huskies just came in and I petted their backs and they were wet - I assume it once again drizzling outside. Boo-hoo. Hope your walk was good.

Quiltmama, totally agree with you on your aunt. How unfair to not be told what is wrong with you. If she's coming over to quilt, it's pretty apparent she's not totally incapacitated. That just isn't fair. I'm proud of you for following the wishes though. Good luck and my prayers are with you.

Well, off to some other threads. Love you all!
Marie

Freda I also had a Shih Tzu mixed with minature King Arthur Spaniel. She was a love and it killed me to put her down. But at 16 she was suffering and hated the cold just shivered so. Well needless to say she will never be forgotten by any. When the kids would date she would sit right between them and the date. My daughter inlaw loves the story of how she tried to get back next to my son and Katie growled and let her know no way! It was cute! The shelter was awful the dogs barked and growled lots of pit bulls and rots. Not cute little Katies. There was one cute doggie but she had been adopted already. One was dropped off by an officer someone had shoved it out the car. He was cute but too big, too much energy for me! I want small cute and cuddly a little lap dog. Shopping oh I bought a pr. of jean capris and a pr. of blk knit capris to workout and relax in. Fashion Bug go figure!
Quiltamama hope you get the break to go away. Your right on the money with your tohoughts on the aunt. But its their mom and you could only say if it was you would you want to know? I had a client who's brother took his own life and they weren't going to tell my guy his brother had died. I said he understands more than you think. Did they think he didn't hear them talking. After a bit they rethought and together we told him. He had a right to know but in a not with as much info. Good luck with that not an easy situation. My brother has a condo there he doesn't share it but he goes every year and loves it. A break is in need you have so much going on. Sometimes getting refreshed is what we all need. Subs aren't so bad if whole wheat is offered grab it. The bread is the biggest problem. But once in awhile yah just have to do it Being careful somewhere else will balance it all out.
Judy hurrray for you! Up hill is never easy but how good did you feel inside that makes the difference? Your doing great keep it up. Rain for today here tom. will be a lake walking day 4 miles!
Juls no doggie there for me at least not yesterday. They weren't happy and I don't blame them but I will ck the paper. I am not in a hurry just starting to look. Isn't it funny how we all are into the spring wardrobe. Guess it was a long winter. In the cold weather I first start out with enjoying sitting in front of the fire with my knitting or a good book.
The little ones 3 stayed over last night. I enjoyed helping them make some necklaces and braclets. Then the played and settled down to a nice movie and popcorn. Grandpah slept downstairs with all the kids and their sleeping bags. Its cozy with a nice woodstove and grandma took her bed smart lady huh? I will make pancakes with blueberries on the side. My sister inlaw also came out to stay and get out of the city. So we have our own hotel and all our guest are lovely, kind and sweet. My sister inlaw has r. arthritis really bad and has a hard time with doing somethings. She will be moving in late this year we are remolding the garage with a bedroom, sitting area w/t.v. space and a small bathroom. She will take her meals with us for the most part. We get along well and she is good with the kids. Together it will be a good thing she will have her own space as we will. Then the fact of helping each other will make it easier for all of us. My hubby gets into doing something he shouldn't at least if he falls and is hurt someone will call me etc... It will give me piece of mind to say the least.
Take care girls oh and wish me luck I am taking my sister inlaw to the casino. Not to spend a lot but to ck it out. She has never been. While I play a bit she will ck the stores etc.. Then we will have some coffee or lunch? I need to watch my cals...... I plan a grilled steak, mushrooms and baked potatoe later. For card night some healthy snacks and one bloody mary to go!
Have a great day. Marie sorry you vacation is ending. Another will come soon time always flys.

Carol, I hope you have good luck at the casino, you deserve it! I envy you your relationships with your extended family. How wonderful to take in your SIL. I haven't lived in the same town as my family since I went away for college. The day may come when I need to go back to help care for my mom. I'm close to my mom and sibs, but since I'm not that fond of Ohio and have enjoyed not being embroiled in the extended family's "issues," I'm not looking forward to living there again.

Marie, I know your son will love the picture of his doggie. How nice it must be to be artistic! I'm not, but I really, really appreciate those who are. My "bridge walk" is close to 3.5 miles, depending on which route I take once I get to the Lincoln Memorial. Most of it is non-stop, but once I get past the memorials and Constitution Blvd., I zigzag as much as possible to avoid having to stop for traffic lights. The cherry trees everywhere are in full bloom and all the tourists are ecstatic. Other trees are just starting to blossom, and the tulips are beginning to come up...I love spring!

Jules, I'm so glad you're back, I think you are genius, no matter what the hubby might say. And I'm sorry to hear that Aussie weathermen aren't any better than they are in the USA.

Quiltmama, I hope you're enjoying your time with your aunt. I agree that it's hard to participate in deceiving someone else, but you are doing a great thing for your aunt by helping her do the things that she enjoys while she still can.

Freda, I love shopping for clothes, as long as I'm somewhere that has lots of good-quality plus sizes. But except for shoes and bras, I hope I don't have to buy many clothes for this summer. I been holding onto lots of nice clothes that I was able to wear a few years ago. On Sunday I'll know if I can squeeze into any of them. If I can't, I will give them away. It's annoying to have so many clothes and still have nothing to wear!

judy

Hey Judy, even if you don't fit in them this Sunday, you might want to give yourself a little more time beofre tossing them. Cherry blossoms. Mmmmm. Can you take a picture and post it here??? I just loved the blooms in Washington. We have snow today. I'm wearing a jacket over my knit jacket in the house, I was so chilled. I want spring.

Carol, wow, a hotel. You are such a generous person. The pancakes sound delicious.

Today I pretended it was spring and I highlighted my hair. Gone is the drab winter dark blonde. Pretty streaks everywhere. It looks really nice and outdoorsy.

I started my April walk with a 3 miler today. My goal is 75 miles for April. I did 75.2 for March so it'll be about the same except one less day. BTW, my March goal had been 54 miles. I blew by that. :)

DS, GF and DGS will be back today. I've enjoyed the alone time with DH. Empty nest sounds so inviting.

Well, I'll chat with you later.
Marie

Hi Everyone, Our wonderful, warm weather is gone! We got a thunderstorm last night (I thought it was supposed to be an April shower) and it took the warm weather with it. I still went for a walk outside todya, but had to wear a coat! Oh well, spring is just around the corner.

Quilt mama, I agree with you, anyone should know their diagnosis and decide what they want to do with their life! I don't think that is a decision some one else should make, even your children. And, legally, they aren't allowed to. A Dr. cannot even give your diagnosis to any one else (kids included) without your permission. And Yoplait is my favorite yogurt too! Love the peach. Have you tried the NO PUDGE brownies? You make them with yogurt and I use the cherry or peach. YUM!

Judy, It' will be awhile before I will be able to wear them, but I bought a new pair of sandles too. Guess we're craving sun! Can't wait to get a pedicure and get my toenail painted a pretty spring color! Your walk sounds so lovely! I love to walk outside in the spring and see all the flowers. To walk under a cloud of cherry blossoms would be so enjoyable! I might even be able to walk 50 min too!

Jules, You're right, grandbabies are the best! I enjoy mine so much. I think I am a much more relaxed grandparent than I was a parent!

Marie, Always hard to go back to work after you've been off awhile, isn't it? I get my routine down and then have to change it again! I'm such a creature of habbit! Now, if I could just form a few more good ones!

Camsc, We always look forward to new seasons, don't we? I, too, was looking forward to the fall and winter and sitting in front of the fireplace and reading. I love to read and usually have a few books going. Right now I have one i'm reading, a book tape in the car and another book tape that I listen to when I walk! I do have to be carefuland not listen to 2 books by the same author! Can get very confusing!

Have a Blessed Sunday, Freda

hi and good morning. The aunt that came over was a different aunt then the one that was sick with brain cancer. But I did enjoy it. We didn't actually get to quilt, but she's very interested in doing some things in her quilts like I do in mine. I will often use an embroidery blocks as an alternate block in a quilt. I'm in the process of making a baby quilt, and the theme in the room is sail boats. So I'm doing that and was doing that yesterday and she was fascinated by watching the machine do it.

I made a gumbo, with chicken and turkey sausage, I ate a small bowl so it was not too much food, but still filling. I thought she was going to stay the weekend but she only stayed the day.

I'm still not exercising, have never found my mojo, but I'm sure running around like a chicken with my head cut off. Now that is a big bummer. I don't think my life will settle down to a routine for a while, with so much going on at the same time. I guess I shouldn't be surprised though because my father, and aunts and uncles are all elderly and I have a bunch of them so it would just be normal for several of them to all get sick at the same time.

It really does stink, but it is a fact of life. Sure makes me appreciate life a bit and makes me forget about my personal woes and aim for taking better care of myself.

Wow, someone else that uses embroidery with quilting. Quiltmama, the quilt I made for my bed has 5 counted cross stitch panels. There are four corner pansy blocks and the center block is a big bouquet of pansies. I made it about 6 years ago and after so many washings, a few the of seams are coming apart. I figured when it's a goner, I'm ripping it apart and taking the embroidered blocks out and put them in a new quilt. They took WAY longer than the quilt did. :)

Freda, at least you got a taste of spring. :) I'm wearning a heavy sweatshirt today because yesterday I tried to pretend it was spring and froze the whole day. Live and learn. :)

Yesterday I made the back of the sweater that I'm stitching for my sister. I love my knitting machine. It's so fast. Then this morning after I exercised, I stitched most of the right front (all but the ribbing which has to be done by hand) while I cooled down.

Well, I'll chat with you all later. Today is Nascar, so I will be working on a drawing while I watch. If I don't I fall asleep. The round and round of the cars makes my sleepy. :)
Marie

G,DAY :angel:S :wave: :hug: it is good to see your all in high spirits, Carol good luck at the casino and good for you for making such a warm and welcoming place for your SIL I,m sure she appreciates it and you for your caring to you sure are a loving person;) Quiltmama your quilts sound more and more interesting I do cross stitch to Marie never thought of putting it into something like a quilt, hey Freda PUDGE BROWNIES sound yum if you have the time I would like the recipe :thanks: Judy for recognizing my genius, I guess hubby is just jealous but after all he is a male so I should make allowances and I,m glad to be back to :hug: I missed all you ladies when I was away for so long even the ones I have just met are important to me well just a quick check in for me not doing to bad I got of the train at an unscheduled stop last night platform CHOCOLATE ATE ABOUT 500 CALS OVER daily allowance so I,m going to work it off today they say it takes 3 days for whatever you eat today to turn into fat so if I,m lucky it will leave before it arrives:rofl: :woops: :ebike: :wl: hey I can only hope , well BYE FOR NOW, TAKE CARE, BE GOOD TO YOURSELF AND REMEMBER WE ARE COMING ALONG FURTHER EVERYDAY, BLESSED BE...JULIE

Hello all I just lost my letter darn! Oh well casino was fun won about 30 played it off only lost a total of 20 of my own cash. It was a few hrs. of fun and a bit of laughter. You guys give me a lot of credit. My SIL is a good person she deserves to be treated good life has been tough for her. I guess I like to give of myself as the reward of feeling good is payment enough. Working helping others it my regular job ensuring others get a break or what they should or could have out of life. Working with developmental population has taught me well never to take things for granted. Thanks for all your support and caring. Your a great bunch of girls. So nice to have a place to feel so comfortable.
You girls quilting make me realize I should get going on the grandaughters quilt. Thanks for making me think about it. I went to buy some new curtains for my livingroom today. Can't wait to change a few things around for spring.
Judy you should hang onto your favorite clothes with all the changes and lifestyle habits your building its got to pay off soon. Keep going hang something up and keep it out as a reminder soon you'll be in it and thankful for it.
Marie your break is almost over but you have done some fun stuff and look how organized you are.
Juls keep up the good work you are a motivator. I hope you stick with us forever! Thanks for you uplifting ideas and sharing your thoughts.
I wish Maureen were here again too.
Take care girls oh I did my 4 miles around the 2 lakes today while the weather was good. Suppose to change for a few days I guess. I like it sunny it gives us a better outlook on life in general.

Good Morning Ladies, hope you all had a Blessed weekend. I did well, ate right, exercised. But, can't report a weight loss today. I guess these last few lbs. are going to hang on for dear life! Guess I'll just have to show them who's boss. But I did go shopping and bought a new pair of capri's this weekend, size 6, and I have to take them back because they are too big! I know it's just sizing, but I want to find that guy who designes LEE and kiss him on the mouth!!!

Quilt mama, Don't forget that you need to take care of yourself to be able to take care of others. We are good at taking care of other people but so poor at taking care of us. Try to find some time to take a walk or get some type of exercise every day, even if it's just for a few minutes a day.

Marie, Those few days of warm weather we got have gone away! We probally won't see any more warm weather for awhile. I do hope it warms up some for Easter. I always have an Easter Egg Hunt for the kids and They love it. I just want the weather to cooperate!

Jules, The No Pudge brownies are from a box! Don't know if you have that brand there, but they are at the grocery store. They are low cal, made with yogurt, and GOOD when you just NEED that bit of chocolate. Hope you can find them.

cacmsc, Glad to hear that you didn't loose too much money at the casino's and had such a good time! It's just good for the soul to get away and have a blast sometimes! Hope your SIL enjoyed it too! Sounds like she needs some laughs. You guys are ANGELS for helping her. I am beginning to get the spring cleaning bug too! We cleaned the basement over the weekend. We took a big load to the salvation army. We need to take a LO more! Where does all this stuff come from? I think it mulitplies like bunnies. Speaking of which, we have a couple in the back yard and I think it's mating season. I saw them out there chasing each other yesterday. My little dog sees them and wants to go out too. He does all the time but it's usually just with the one. They chase each other! It's hilarious! He has never made any attempt to hurt her or even get too close.

Have a good day, Freda

I got a late start on going through the closets yesterday. A few things do fit better, but I'm still a few pounds (and a couple of inches around the thighs) away from where I need to be. Not bad, not great, but progress.

Freda's rain is heading in my direction, so that means good-bye to the famous cherry blossoms. If you want to see what all the fuss is about, take at look at the Washington Post. Their photographers are a little more talented than I am: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/gallery/2006.

Off to a co-worker's good-bye lunch. The food is good and hearty (soul food), but I am visualizing a big plate of spinach or greens and grilled fish.

Be well--judy

Hi all, I officially have 12 minutes left of my time off. Today didn't start off very good. I was in a very blah mood. I didn't want to do anything and basically didn't. At noon I forced myself to exercise and voila, the blahs are gone. Unbelieveable. After I exercised, I scrubbed my shower, picked up my craft room, played with baby, cleaned my kitchen and vacuumed the whole house. It's amazing what exercising will do. Funny thing was I was dragging through the entire 3 miles - yawning and cursing. It really is an amazing thing.

Judy, the link didn't work for me, but brought me to a search page and "cherry blossoms" brought up the pictures. They are so pretty. I hope lunch goes as you visualize.

Jules, I've never heard that it takes 3 days for extra calories to turn to fat. That's pretty interesting. I didn't eat sparingly yesterday but did tons of exercise so I think I was fine. I try to balance my exercise and food intake on the same day. Sure would be cool if I had 3 days. Like buying on credit - oh that's right, I go in debt with credit. :)

Freda, wow a size 4 is what you're going to get??? That's fabulous. You have done so great.

Carol, sounds like you had fun at the casino. $20 for a couple hours entertainment isn't bad at all. Almost the price of two movie tickets and you probably had more fun. :)

Well, I will chat later.
Marie

Freda good for you glad the clothes fit loose. I am a size 10 on the bottom and never will be a 6. I feel good in a 10 and if I have to go to 12 I blame it on the designer can't be me!~
Judy progress in any form is a great step closer to your goal. Don't think of it so lightly. You have worked hard changing habits sure isn't easy for any of us.
I started my spring cleaning the closet also. Its in progress!
Marie sounds like your enjoying that baby. They are fun! My grandson called tonight and wanted to stay overnite. I said not during the week. So I have him saturday evening. He was so cute he started off by saying is grandpah sick. I said no why then he asked he is only 4 how quick they learn.
Today I had a good eating day and stayed within my calories. I did journal my intake it makes a difference. When I am off balance that is the best way for me to get back on track. A little soul searching for the cals to add up right and I can eat a lot if I choose correctly. I like that 3 day window girls. Nice line of thinking!
No exercise today rainy here. My hips are sore from my walk at the lake yesterday but it feels good that way I know it was worth the effort put forth. I am going to walk or go to the gym on tues. Hopefully it doesn't snow they were threatening it. Oh no! Spring is here! Gas prices have sprung along with the regular spring. Isn't it awful? We are at 2.69 and up around here. Yah just can't get ahead.
Take care girls.

G,DAY :angel:S :wave: :hug: hope your all well , its great you and your SIL had a few laughs and didn,t lose to much Carol but sounds like the deversion was worth it, we are the same here downunder with petrol prices they seem to go up every time you turn around I read about the three day thing in my slimming mag it has something to do with the digestive system and the time it takes to completely break everything down it doesn,t give you a licence to eat what ever you want because you,ve got three days before it will show up as weight it means that if you go off track today then your body has time to make up for it the next day with healthy eating and a bit of exercise, before it has a chance to turn into weight gain :dizzy: I hope that explains it better;) I think your journal idea is great I used to keep one but haven,t for awhile it used to keep me on track to should give it another go, G,day Marie I,m sorry your back to work but you did great by exercising to beat the BLAHS it,s funny how it gets the feel good juices flowing and after a good work out you think you should be tired but seem to have a flood of energy the body is truly amazing, Freda you are doing great I,m not sure on your sizing there I know its different to here but size6 sounds a good size to be you go girl :carrot: and Carol remember beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and I think 10 is perfectly lovely :hug: Judy you are doing great too the clothes that are still a fraction tight are a goal to look forward to find something in those things that was a favourite and think how good it will feel to put it on and it is loose, and you are making progress all progress is great there is no such thing as not good not bad only great other words are unacceptable, well thats enough of my ramblings BYE FOR NOW, TAKE CARE, BE GOOD TO YOURSELVES, BLESSED BE :grouphug:... JULIE

Morning everyone, It looks sunny out here but I poked my nose out the door and it's NOT warm! And we may still get snow this weekend!

Judy, Hope some of your cherry blossoms are still left! Do they have a scent? How did you do with the luncheon? Soul Food is not known for low cal! I know you did the best you could!

Marie, Exercise does give you energy! I know I have to force myself to go for my walk sometimes, but I always feel better afterwards. The body really does know what it needs, if we would just listen. That's why we feel so stuffed and bad after we over eat! Our body is trying to tell us "NO". Why don't we listen more?

cacmsc, I like keeping a journal too. It keeps me on tract. If I start to gain or not lose for awhile I can look back and sometimes find out what I'm doing wrong or getting off tract. And as for the size 4, It's just that jean capri! I should go buy a whole closet full of them, shouldn't I? I am short, 5'1" and i'm small boned so I can't carry much weight.

Hi Jules, Have you had a chance to look for those No PUDGE brownies yet? There is a recipe on the back so you can just make one at a time, which keeps me from eating the whole box!

Everyone, make it a good day, Freda

Morning everyone, here I am at work. Boo-hoo. Had a long, long meeting this morning, but am all caught up and am currently importing/exporting files. So while the computers are doing their thing, I'm here surfing. I just have to keep an eye on them.

Freda, don't feel bad about the cold. It is cold and cloudy here with snow forecasted at 5000 ft (I'm at 4100 so I'm safe for now). Had to scape ice off my windshield this morning. Where oh where is spring?????? Certainly not in the west where storm after storm keeps coming off the Pacific. I do think, Freda, you should have a closet full of size 4 capris. :)

Jules, interesting info on the 3 day stuff. I do like the idea that I can make up for bad days, but I also know I'm an expert at spending on credit. Has taken years to get rid of all my credit card debt (but it is gone). Food wise, I should probably live in the here and now.

Carol, yeah, these grandbabies are cute. Ethan is starting to smile and watch/pay attention. It's just so cute.

Well, got to go for now. :(

Where did the time go? This has been one of those days where I have ten different conversations and no time to do any work connected with any of them! But at least the conversations and meetings are with great people. I could never work at complaint desk or something, accepting abuse from strangers...abuse from people I know is a different story.

Freda, I did well at the luncheon. I ordered the grilled catfish, which came with collard greens and a corncake-polenta type thing. I passed on the appetizers, except for some of the mussels. And while most folks had chocolate cake or carrot cake, I patted my stomach and managed to convince myself that I was too full to eat another bite. Which wasn't true--there's always room for chocolate--but a little white lie for a good cause isn't a sin. By now most of my colleagues leave me alone if I say 'no, thanks,' and I made sure to sit at the far end of the table, away from the food pusher. So i earned a gold star yesterday.

But I haven't worked out much since Sunday. I feel a bit draggy and achy in the morning, and haven't adjusted yet to the time change. So I've made sure to get off the subway a stop early, so at least I get a little more of a stretch, and I'll go to Curves after work today.

Marie, I think if I still had to deal with ice and snow I would scream. I'm going up to Boston Thursday evening, and I sure hope that the worse we have is rain.

Jules, Carol and all, thanks for the upbeat words re progress. I am trying to keep motivated, although this is how much I weighed two months ago, and while I have gone up a few pounds now and again, this is where I was back on Feb. 12:mad: . I will see a nutritionist if I am still stuck here a month from now. I've probably ruined my metabolism from losing and gaining so many times over the years. But I am afraid to do anything drastic, because that might only make the problem worse. A professional might help me figure it out; I have a long way to go to reach my 2006 goal.

Quiltmama, I hope you're finding a little "me" time in there somewhere.

Keep it going, ladies--judy

Juls your doing fine sometimes maintaining for awhile is a smart thing. Lets the body adjust before losing again for a more perm. wt. loss. I haven't lost a lot of wt. over my year but have toned up. I am 5' 7 and big boned in the shoulders. I am not complaining as it helps strech the lbs. hah hah! I am off to work soon. I made plans to walk around the lakes with a friend after work we will meet. I have a back ache not normal for me I think dum tom is coming again its lower back. Boy he was gone for a few months and I NEVER even missed him a bit! Thought it was for good our body sure can play tricks on us.
Work was busy yesterday I even skipped breakfast that isn't usual for me. I made up for it later on I am sure my cals around 1400 for the total day. I didn't eat anything junk was or sweet. I am trying to shoot for having something special on weekends only. So we'll see how that goes. I am trying to journal my intakes and it does help to reflect back even use some of the intakes as menus. Oh so tricky huh? At any rate sounds like we are all pretty upbeat. I am going with an old friend this saturday for a girls adventure. We are going to the FingerLakes Region to shop, eat, casino and to buy some pies for Easter. Its her idea and her birthday so its going to be her day out with what ever I am just the driver. She doesn't drive and so its her treat! Well catch you all later. Has anyone had trouble geting on here? It took me awhile the last few days? Maybe just me!

Good Morning everyone,

Not a good night for me. I ate too much junk! Can't say what started the kitchen rampage but rampage it was! And now this morning im disgusted with myself. Can't change it, just pick myself up and go on..... Hope every one else is doing well. I think that I was just having a pity party for myself. I broke a tooth and I know that means a root canal! Well, sit here and figured that one out! But a poor way to handle the stress of the dentist.

Marie, Sounds like your weather is worse than mine! At least I haven't had to scrape the windshields! But it remains cold and i'll going you in wishing for spring!

Judy, I get abuse from strangers often! Comes with my line of work! But I get a lot of thanks too, so I guess it evens out! You did so great at the luncheon! And why does people push food? A simple "no thanks" should be enough but there are some who will just keep on. You did win a gold star! If you're stuck on a plateau it is probally that your body is readjusting. Shouldn't last long. To end it you could probally eat less (but don't go under around 1300 calories) or exercise more or change your exercise. Some times the body gets used to one type of exercise. Do you lift weights? Works great for me!

cacsmc, Your trip sounds like fun! And how nice of you to treat your friend! About those pies though...... I am having trouble getting on too! And using the smilies. I keep getting "there has been an error on page---do you want to continue. many, many times! It's so annoying I would quit visiting this site if it wasn't for the wonderful people here and the support I get every day. Now who's the computer expert? Any way to stop this?

Ladies, I feel like I have gotten to know most of you pretty well. Did you introduce yourself on an earlier thread? I could go back and read.

Make it a nice day, Freda

Morning everyone, it's gray and dismal again. I just went to the store and post office (I know, I'm supposed to be working). I picked up a couple staples we ran out of at home and a couple things for lunch since I didn't bring one. Best I could do was a lean pocket. Not too great of a grocery store, but I wanted a fountain drink and they mix theirs the best. So it was a sacrifice for the rest of the lunch. I sold a couple things on eBay hence the trip to the post office.

Exercise continues to go great but food wise, I'm just muddling along. Better than before but not where I need to be. I'll just keep trying.

Have fun shopping Carol - I'd like the pies. :) Also, I haven't had any trouble here at 3FC, here or at home. I have noticed that sometimes it takes longer to post replies and the such. speaking of that, should we start a new thread? It's getting pretty long. Also, if we don't put page 2 or page 3 other people might want to join us. I never look at threads where I have to read a novel to get to the current date. There may be others that get scared away too.

Freda, I'm Marie and live in Oregon. i'm a database manager and webmaster for a school district. Much of the time it's a cushy job. I am a doggie person - I live for my puppies. I knit, draw, stained glass, and generally like crafty stuff. I'm married, 2 kids (one living at home with his GF and baby and the other is in military tech school in Mississippi). That's my life in a nut shell.
Marie

Hi Marie, Thanks for the introducton. I hope the others won't mind giving a little information either.

Let me introduce myself now. My name is Freda. I am married, one son, 2 grandchildren! I'm an RN and I work part time, keep my grandkids 2 days a week. I'm not terribly crafty but would like to be. I love to read, mostly mystery novels and love listening to books on tape in my car too! I collect antique jewelry and depression glass. I don't follow any particular diet, just watch what I eat and try to eat healthy and watch my portions! Love animals too Marie, almost any!

Hi, all--

So after all that venting about not losing anything, the scale recorded a whole pound down this morning, so I finally got to change my ticker. There was a time when only losing a pound would have been disappointing, but at this point, I'll celebrate any downward movement at all!

Freda, I'm a bachlorette in the capitol region, no pets or kids. I've worked for activist nonprofits around the country for over 25 years. Too busy or not talented enough for hobbies, I guess, but I'm a big reader, enjoy going to the movies and sleeping in. I'm on a kind of modified Body for Life for Women plan at the moment, and have been doing variations of higher-protein, good carb eating plans since early last year. I do cardio and toning videos most days (although I've been a slug this week), go to the Curves gym 2-3 times a week, and walk a lot. I ultimately want to get down to 160 lbs. over the course of the next two years, but I've been over 200 lbs most of my adult life, so we'll have to see if that's realistic. But that's what I want, anyway. I'm glad that you have bonded with our little thread.

sorry if you don't hear much from me over the next few days, I'll be in and out of town and not taking a laptop for the next week, but I'll check in when I can.

ciao--judy

Have a great trip, Judy. Bet you could be crafty if you wanted. I never particularly thought I was creative until I tried. Then bam, I realized I had talent. The drawing still blows me away.

Freda, my sister is an RN, working part-time in obstectrics and pediatrics at her local hospital. She loves it. Sometimes, I wish I'd gone that direction but at 44 I'm still trying to find out what I really like to do. After many years in the work place I have eliminated several. :)

I did my 3 miles walk after the funeral (friend's mother) and that helped perk me back up. Funerals are sad.

Well, I should start thinking about dinner. BTW, I didn't eat anything at the funeral reception. They had loads of goodies, but miraculously I wan't hungry so I didn't eat. That's a novelty!!!!
Marie

G,DAY :angel:S, you all sound in good spirits, Judy I agree with Freda maybe changeing your exercise routine or just dropping an extra 100cals sometimes gets you off that plateau it has worked for me in the past, and :dancer: :yes: on that lb loss you go girl :hug: Carol good for you from keeping away from sweets and :devil: junk food but please try not to skip to many breakfasts and I hope you injoy your day with your friend but I don,t know about the pies but you know all about moderation so there will be no problem;) I know what it is like to be the chauffer but when its for someone you care about you don,t mind G,day Marie I hope your mood is better than the weather but I,m sure it will pick up and be warmer soon we are in Autumn which I love I,m more of a cold weather person our summers here downunder can be a bit on the hot side, Freda I,m not that interesting I,m 48 have 5 kids all grown 8 grandkids another on the way I also love to read I like Thrillers and a good horror movie from time to time I,m studying a Business course at the moment, thats about it and as you know I,m an ozzie, well thats it for me BYE FOR NOW, TAKE CARE AND REMEMBER TOMORROW IS ALWAYS FRESH WITH NO MISTAKES IN IT BLESSED BE...JULIE

Finally found a minute to get back in here. My diet is still going strong in spite of the very stressful life I'm leading. I had a very extra rough day Tueday and Wednesday dealing with my step mother who wants to get my father out of the nursing home. I've found myself wanting to eat, but caught myself and wouldn't let myself do it.

I didn't even make my TOPS meeting on Tuesday. I was so upset. As you remember my father can not walk at this time and is in a nursing home for rehab and his alcohol demenia, and my stepmother wants to get him out, but she has to work. I fear what she really wants is for her life to go back to normal with both of them consuming large amounts of alcohol. She is still consumng large amounts of alcohol. I fear the first opportunity she has she will get him out, and she will give him alcohol and his demenia will get worse or even kill him. I realize what many other people have gone through in dealing with alcoholics. It's worse than banging your head on a brick wall.

enough of that. I'm missed you guys and I'm glad ya'll are here. I'm glad I didn't sucumb to the urge to eat the whole house to handle my stress. I'm just staying focused on my goal and my little mini weekly goals to get me through day by day.

To reintroduce I am a 52 yr. old young gram. I am married and have 3 adult children. 4 grandchildren and 1 grand dog Storm in Hawaii. For work I am a Medicaid Service Coordinator and work for non for profit with Dev. Mental Disabled population (adults). I have been working at this job for almost 8 yrs. Before that I worked in Special Ed as a TA for 10 yrs. in a school with kids. Got brave and went back to college when the hubby became ill. Still paying for my degree in fact. But oh well a late bloomer. I enjoy my job most of the time. My daughter told her son grandma's a hero. I laughed I am pretty strong willed and will go the extra mile for my folks on my caseload. Sometimes it can get pretty sticky. My mom says I should of been a lawyer. I don't think so! I like what I do and it is an important role, sometimes I can help make changes in peoples lifes that make a difference. I am happy to say I get good benefits it out weighs the human service pay. I feel good about what I do and thats important. I enjoy camping, spending time with the kids, family, knitting, sewing, quilting, gardening, traveling and trying to live a healthy lifestyle is important to me. My family comes first above everything else.
Quiltamama so sorry to hear your troubles. My dad was a drinker and its tough to sit back but its kind of out of your control to do much. All you can do is your best he has had that desire for a long time it won't most likely change now. I know with my dad it drove a wedge in our relationship which now I regret. I was one who tried to fight it and lost the battle. Sometimes we need to accept their choices even know we know their not the healthiest choices. Otherwise we just get upset and it still doesn't change much. Good luck and feel free to vent.
Girls I am trying to balance my intake today. Healthy breakfast this a.m. and lunch out, dinner at home it will be healthy and walking 4 miles around the lakes.
Take care all.
Freda I am glad you have joined our group.
Freda I feel off the wagon yesterday but tried to jump back on at the end of the day. I got into the m&m's at least they were peanut. I dropped the rest of the bag off to the kids on the way home. I actually started in on them in the car. Oh so bad! Later on I walked 4 miles with the girls. But still for the day did way above my normal for calories. I need to get serious according to the square thing I am up in lbs. This doesn't make me feel to good. I need to take the bull by the horns. Exercise sometimes does make me eat more and that I need to becareful about. Between sun til now 8 miles almost. We are walking again today. Maybe its just Tom the choc. attack and all? Oh well life goes on pick up and move forward as I tell my clients.
Juls I messed up with the sweets but I am starting all over. The pies will get put away til Easter less I have to prepare. I do dinner for 20 and have a big egg hunt at my house. We have an acre and the kids find eggs everywhere. Including in my gardens!
Starting a new thread isn't a bad idea at all. Maybe it will give us all a jump start. We could maybe add a goal in somehow a long term one and a mini one? Think about it Marie your the computer wizard. Hah see when your good at something it means more work! What do you think?

Good Morning all, I'm happy to have found this group too. I'm meeting a lot of wonderful, interesting people. Thank you for accepting me so warmly!

Judy, Have a wonderful trip. Hope to see you back soon!

Marie, I didn't go back to school intill after my son had graduated, so i'm a late bloomer too! BudtI knew what I wanted to do. Good for you for not getting into the goodies at the funeral! And you got your walk in too!

Jules, I love to read too, and mysteries and thrillers are my favorite also! I always a a book (or 2) laying around and another one in the car (books on tape). Who is your favorite author? What are you reading right now?

Quiltmama, You can't do much for an alcholic! I know from experience, long line in my family too! You end up beating your head again a wall and they end up doing what they want anyway. You can't help someone who doesn't want help. Most of the people in my family are older now and they have either quit or gotten a little better. Now the younger generation is getting into drugs. It's that addictive personality thing! It's so hard to watch a smart, wonderful person to mess up their life like that. My sister just had to ask her 23 year old son to leave the house because of drugs. I think it was the hardest thing she ever had to do, but I think it was the right decision. Sometimes you can mistake being an enabler for love.

cacmsc, As I said before, I went back to school late too. I was told by the college counsler that I "didn't have a chance againt those hot shot kids comming out of highschool" I made the deans list every time and those hot shot kids barley made it through. It's how determined you are. I'm glad to hear that you got rid of the M&m's. We all have our weaknesses and it's a strength to know them and deal with them. I can't keep Fritoes corn chips in the house! I will eat a whole bag! So, I jsut don't buy them!

Take care, and every one have a great day, Freda

What will the new thread be about, the same, or are we jumping to a new one because this one has gotten so big?

Yep, life is too with alcoholics. I've long since accepted his decision, but now have to deal with the face he has been declared mentally incompentant as well as he is physically incapble of providing any care for himself. Unfortunatly to add to that, my step mom is an alcoholic herself and is unwilling to provide the care he needs and expects us to come do it while she sits around drunk.

I feel I will have to draw the line there.

Followiong of the wagon, glad you jumped back on. I think making some mistakes helps you to understand yourself better and then helps you down the road. You know what they say we learn more from our mistakes then we do our successes. I'm balancing my food really good, but I do over eat at times. Fortunatly I've managed to stay away from some of the bad things by giving myself a piece of sugarless chocolate when I feel it hitting.

I've found that it helps me to keep from binging out and losing control, which I am so capable of doing.

now if I could just find my exercise mojo I'd be feeling much less stressed and more in line health wise.

Okay, a new thread because this one is long and intimidating. What about naming it Daily Check In - Long and Mini Goals?

Things are going good today. Had to work all morning. Tis a bummer. I couldn't just play here. But now it's afternoon and I have a moment to catch up.

I got up at 5:15 and did my exercise before work. But lo and behold, the sun is sort of shining so I want to go for a walk with the doggies after work. I guess I'll exercise twice. :)

I went back to school in my late 20's so I was a non-traditional student too. I definitely did WAY better than the youngsters, too. :)

Also, alcoholism in my family. My father is a recovering alcoholic and has been dry for 5 years. Way to go, Dad!!!! He went through rehabilitation once and it stuck. He's a stubbron Dutchman, so I suppose it wasn't a surprise. Probably because of him, I totally abstain. But then again, I hate the taste and there's no way I'd use my precious caloires on alcohol when there are brownies. Priorities, right? so Quiltmama, you have a lot of understanding with us. sure doesn't help that your step-mother is an alcoholic that is drinking.

Well, back to work. I'll chat with you later. Let me know about the thread name.
Marie

G,DAY :angel:S, A new thread sounds good it is getting big but we seem to have lost a few along the way I really miss Tired do any of you know if she goes to any other threads, I think the new name is catchy Marie we could all discuss an achievable mini goal and take it from there :carrot: I,m so :sorry: you have to work at something you don,t seem to enjoy it would be nice if we all had enough money to be comfortable and there was no such thing as bills well it costs nothing to dream;) :rofl: and way to go to your DAD I lost my DAD 5yrs ago miss him like crazy at times I grew up withhe also was an alchoholic gave it up for 5yrs as well but then went to a friends birthday party and fell off the wagon but the alchohol didn,t get him it was cancer, good to see you are exercising and don,t look at walking your dogs as exercise but more of a fun you time, Quiltmama I know what you are feeling my second husband was an alchoholic, it is like hitting your head up against a brick wall you can,t make a difference no matter what you do it is the path they chose, I feel for you in your plight with your stepmother it sounds like she just needs a drinking buddy I agree with you I don,t think it would be of any benefit to your DAD to come home at least where he is he is getting the care he needs you have your family and your own set of everyday problems to deal with and it is not fair for her to expect you to come running when she has to work or rather when she is drunk and by the sounds of it she has trouble taking care of herself from experience if she is a heavy drinker they are out of it most of the time an can just function enough to do what they have to do I think you may have to dig your heals in with this one and make it clear it,s in your DAD,S best interest to stay where he is, glad to hear that your staying strong and the :devil: food isn,t winning as far as your mojo is concerned don,t sweat it I,m sure it will turn up it,s probably just on vacation and isn,t ready to come back yet :hug:;) Hey Freda you sound like your doing well, I like Stephen King, Dean Koontz, Virginia Andrews I don,t think I really have a favourite I think all authors have something that grabs you and keeps you reading some a bit more than others you know there are books that you just can,t put down, I,m rereading Virginia Andrews the Flowers in the Attic series of novels, I don,t think I could listen tto a book while I,m driving if it got to a good bit and it was to exciting I,d probably become a headline in print myself by driving into a tree or something, Carol I love the warmth that comes from you you are truly one of those people that go that extra mile for the people you care about I identify with your family being first and formost, as for slipping with the sweets M&M,S lets see I know that stands MORE MOVEMENT so just work it off girl Hey Judy hope your well I,ve ramble enogh boy I can be long winded at times but I do like to try and catch up with each and everyone of you lovely ladies, BYE FOR NOW, TAKE CARE, BE GOOD TO YOURSELVES, AND MAKE TODAY COUNT, BLESSED BE...JULIE

P.s. Please Excuse Stuttering I Was In A Rush, Bye Again

Juls I also get long winded but I always enjoy your input. So don't stop I look forward to your notes.Tired hasn't been here in quite awhile family stuff with extended family illnesses. I am not sure if she is on another thread. I miss her as well . You could look back maybe and do a personal message. If so tell her hello from me.
Everyone we sure seem to have some of the same life experiences with alcholics in our families. I am a social drinker like my wine once in awhile. I have an older sister whom has followed in Dad's footsteps. Her daughter is 32 and hates it. I know how she feels. It can control your life and ruin it too. A relative is currently in rehab its like his 5 time. This time might be the right one though. He is in a 9 month program where he has to live and he is learning a trade of welding. Maybe it will be right for him. His mom is the one moving in with us this summer. Boy the building project is getting interesting. Prices sure aren't cheap. But it will be okay juggle a little money here and there and hope for the best.
I think a new thread with a short and long term goal would be great. Maybe we should ask the new girls what caught their eye to this thread? Feel like sharing? I have been on here so long I can't remember but think it was the daily check. I know when it is routine it works for me. I just started a new way of journaling trying to improve my journey to lower wt. loss. In the future I would like to lose about 14 lbs. That would be less than I have been for many years. But I want to reach it with healthy measures to ensure a good lifestyle. I am documented my daily activity if I do it. So far since 4/2 12 miles around the lakes. Yah!!!!!!!! My monthly goal is 50 miles. Thanks for the idea Marie. Then I am jounaling intakes, preplanned sometimes, calories for the day. The scale thing jotted down next to the date. I had put on a couple of lbs. 1 is gone today! Hurray! I didn't need it my mini goal isn't working for Easter but I will not take any extra lbs. for the date either. I am determined to take control. This is my new line of thinking its up to me and me only what goes in my system!
Wish me luck girls!
Judy hope you have a good trip. Look forward to hearing from you soon!
Marie the walking has been great and your the one who motivated me for adding it all up. I think that will help. Also I have walking buddies two regulars and yesterday had 2 extras. I think its catchy and that is super share the healthy lifestyle. The hour walk seems to go quickly. We have been meeting after work on our way home at the local state park.
Take care girls my Kashi cereal awaits me and then its off to work its friday. We have a happy hour my dept. won at a local spot. I am only staying a half an hour and will try my best to behave with food. After all saturday I am going away with my friend. We are doing breakfast with will hold us over for lunch too. I am packing water and some healthy snacks for the ride. That will keep me out of trouble.
Have a great weekend.

I guess you could say I'm getting some exercise, putting out fires in my family, LOL, today is better emotionally for me. I tried to get the brothers to understand where they need to be in how they deal with the folks. So I'm trying to let it all go as best I can and refocus on my own day to day life.

I had a pretty good day yesterday, but I've not lost any weight in a couple of weeks so that is bothering me.

CSCMSC, I to was an adult returning college student and worked full time plus took care of my family while getting my degree. NOt easy but I knew in the long run in would make a world of difference. and I wasn't wrong. What building project are you having done?

Well still no real exercise for me, I guess one of these days I'll stop running around like a chicken with my head cut off and do something. I'd love to walk outside, but it is just not possible where I live due to traffic and lose dogs. I've always stuck to the treadmill. When are we going to the new thread ?

Good morning ladies!

What attracted me to this thread....a few things. The fact that you seemed to be FRIENDS! That you discussed your problems and seemed to honestly care about each other! You gave support where it as needed and praise as well!

Looks like all of us have had our lives touched with alcohol! I telll my family you either had an addictive personality or you don't. How it comes out is different, but that addiction is still there. Some of us use food, some drugs, some alcohol! Be aware and recognize it.

Quiltmama, I walk on the treadmill most of the time also. I have a favortie show I watch on TV and when it comes on it's time to get on the treadmill! It becomes a habit! And good habits are what we're striving for! I have to agree with you, bring your father home would not be in anyone's best interest! You can't be in the house with him all the time and you know you can't depend on your stepmother to care for him. Have you been to Alanon? I think that's the one for children of alcholics. They help you realize that ther is only so much you can do.

cacmsa, have a good time on your trip! Taking some healthy snacks is a smart move! It will help you resist a lot of unhalthy ones! I always keep some nutrition bars in my car for those times when i'm out and starving!

Jules, I read Stephen King and Dean Koonts too! A couple of my favorite. I could never get into Andrews! I do read inspirational book occasionally. Joyce Myers (an evangalist) has a new book out about eating and weight. I can't wait to get it, I have in for it at the library.

Marie, Wow, got your exercise in allready! Go girl!!! But if you do it first thing you don't have to think about it all day. And if you get busy in the evening you aren't going to miss it! Of course, if you have the time in the evening a little extra isn't going to hurt!

Have a blessed day, Freda

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