Simply Filling/Core - The Support is Great on Core Board 38!

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Well we are back from running to the grocery and then to the park for some picture-taking. I got a couple of nice shots. I need to update my website with some new pictures. I wonder if anyone would ever buy them? I need to set up a way to do that. Sorry, just rambling. :)
Well we are working on a budget today to determine how to pay for school. Yes, it starts Monday and we have waited until now. Looks like we'll be pinching some pennies if we want to go to school and save $ to buy a house. So I'm going to try to do more budget-friendly meals, as well as eat in more. Today I stocked up on some healthy choice meals for when we are in a hurry (to keep us from eating out). This may impact how "core" my menu is but I'm going to do the best I can for now. I know you all have heard this sad story from me before. But that's how it is.
When we made our budget we decided that we would each get $50 a month to do with whatever we needed (a new pair of jeans, shoes, whatever). SO Aaron and I now have a wager going. Whoever loses the most weight by the last day of class (in May) will get the other's $50 for June. :lol: I'm sure that I will lose but maybe it will be motivating!!
Off to make some supper. :hungry:

thanks for the new pages, melissa. hey, that's a great idea about the $50 prize. i'm rooting for you, girl.

hi there, chickies. i'm still op and going strong. we overslept this am and i didn't go to ww for wi but i weighed here at home 191 so my binge last sunday didn't do too much damage. i exercised an hour yesterday and have already done 40 minutes today. i'll do some more tonight while tv'ing. i've been teasing curtis about how "cute" i am already after 2 days of exercise. :lol: he'd tell you all he's living with lucy. he never knows what to expect from me.

i guess frouf is in florida by now. i know she's having a good time. i'm waiting to hear all about her trip. does anyone know when she's due home? i miss her already.

vickie, i know you and i are retired. are you like i am about not wanting to do housework on weekends? it just doesn't seem right, does it? (but then my working mother used to clean house every sat am. not me, though)

kathy, are you feeling better? i just noticed your post from yesterday saying you hoped you'd feel more like talking today. i am worried about you.

coco, do this: highlight this post. then go to edit at the top of the page and left click. scroll down to copy. left click on copy. then go to the blank place at the bottom of this page where we type in new posts. left click on the spot where you would begin typing something to post. after that click, your cursor should be on that blank place. go back to edit at the top of the page and left click it again. scroll down to "paste" and left click "paste." this post should appear in the blank space as if you had retyped it there as a new post. this is how to copy and paste.

if you want to copy and paste something original, then you can either type it in the blank space before going to edit to copy or you can open up a new email and type your message there. (that's what i do. i'm typing on a new email box right now. when i finish typing, i will (1)go to "edit" at the top of the email and left click on "copy". then i will (2) go to the post new reply spot on the 3fc page and click my mouse on the box for new reply so my cursor appears. (3) then i will go to the edit at the top of the 3fc page and scroll down to paste and left click paste. my message will appear in the 3fc box because that's where my cursor was. (4)then i can click "post reply". if it gets lost in cyber space, i just repeat steps 2, 3 and 4. hope this helps.

melissa, looks like we weigh the same again. okay, girl. let's head down that tracker together.

patti, i hope all goes well with dh's job.

kathy, you are doing so well losing weight. i hope you reach 145 monday.

curtis and i have decided to only go out to eat once per week (instead of multi times) except when we're traveling. we're thinking we'll lose better if we eat at home where i definitely know what's in the food.

:rofl: Sandra, we're together again!!! We are so silly. Of course the way you're exercising, you'll pass me up in no time!! You're doing great! Aaron and I decided to eat out only 1x/week also, for weight loss and $ purposes. I'm sure it will help.
OK, I really have to go fix supper. I'm so hungry!

Well, hey there. I just got home from the store ... only got SlimFast Optima for Judd and regular SlimFast for Kate. Poor girl is 110 soaking wet (at 5'8"!!) but she drinks it in the morning for breakfast on the way to work. She's done that since she was about 15. I don't mind keeping it on hand for her because at least it's much better than going hungry until lunch.

Anyway, when I walked in, Judd asked if I wanted to go to Spring Creek BBQ for dinner. I don't!! But I said I would, so we will. There is plenty that I can eat like chicken or turkey or even sliced beef, green beans, corn, etc. It won't mess me up, but I had planned to not eat dinner because I had a little run-in this afternoon with a bottle of champagne. :lol: I saw it over on the wine rack (I think someone brought it here on New Years Eve) and thought I'd chill it and have a glass. I put it in the freezer, and when I went back a little later it was toooo chilled. I opened it and immediately it all went running out. I tried to catch what I could but half of it went onto the counter. Anyway, I drank the rest. First no-no drink I've had in two weeks, and it was terrible. I said right then ... okay, that was my dinner. Guess not, huh?

When I get back, I have to cook sausage and bacon for Erin. She makes taquitos for breakfast and I usually keep a bowl of cooked sausage (crumbled) in the fridge. This morning she didn't have any before going to work and so she ate whatever she could find. She works sooo hard, because their pharmacy is 24-hours and so they have a lot of business. Anyway, again I don't mind keeping the things on hand that she wants because it keeps her from having to eat a lot of fast food. Both my girls are very thin and in perfect physical condition; I'd hate to have them mess that up by not getting good nutrition. So ...

I suppose we're leaving now. I'll be back on here when we get home.

Thanks for the new pages, Melissa. I was thinking that #37 was getting long.

melissa, you'll prob get as much exercise as i will. don't you gazelle? i think it's going to be neat to lose together. we can do it. just think how much fun this is going to be.

kathy, i love spring creek bbq. we don't have any up here but "famous dave's" is being built here right now. i looked at their website. yummy! curtis and i are anxious for it to open. sounds like your girls eat healthy foods. i'll bet you looked just like them when you were their age.

i am picturing you trying to mouth-cork that bottle. wish you had gotten a photo. sounds like you're a lucy clone, too. so am i.

Hi All! I'm back from dinner. It was Core and Life is Good as my friend Sandra says! You are all right though. It is much cheaper to eat at home and it is also gives much better control about what is going in the food. Even though I interrogate them I have no real way of knowing if they follow my directions. I think they do though. Oh Well.....for now I'm not really going to restrict my eating out. I enjoy it too much.

Kath, good luck at dinner but I know you don't really need it. You'll be great because I know you are so motivated.

Melissa, good for you and Aaron for planning. Planning and budgets are the only way to achieve your objectives. Planning your meals and shopping ahead of time is definitely going to help you with your plan. I'm excited for you. Good luck on the bet.

Sandra, I'm so impressed with your exercise. I'm just not ready to start yet. I'm still hurting and walking makes it worse. I'm SO hoping my procedure will make me well.

I'm heading for the couch. Not feeling real great. I'm sure I'll be back in the morning. Have a great evening.

Sandra, Famous Dave's is yummy! I stopped going there though because nothing is Core. They have one of the best burgers around and their barbecue beans and drunken apples are fantastic. Enough now! I'm sure I'm still sporting a couple of Famous Dave's pounds somewhere on my body.

vickie, i'm sorry you're not feeling well. i hope you get "mended" when you have that procedure. this has gone on long enough.

HI
Well not much happening here this eve. Had a nice day here. The sun was shining and it was warm. The wind was a little cool. Just put you in mind of a nice sprind day. But I guess we are to get some rain tomorrow sometime. And then on Monday the temp is to start dropping. And the rain change to snow. I wish it would make up its mind.

ONTARGET Thanks. I didnt try to copy and paste yet. But I will. I am pretty dumb when it comes to this computer stuff. About all I know how to do. Is get on here and check my e-mail and send e-mail.

Well the dryer just dinged. So have to go check on it.And I have another load to dry. dont know. But the dryer hasnt seemed to be drying very good today. Seems to be taking things a long time to get dried.
Well I hope everyone has had a great day. I bet Froufy is having a good time. She deserves this cruise.
Hope everyone has a good night.
coco

coco, i have puter problems, too. just hang in there and don't let it frighten you.

Good evening everyone. We are back from TN and had a good day with Melissa (daughter). We went to flea markets and walked all day long. I think I will wait until tomorrow to go to the gym. I am really tired!
I hope everyone is feeling better and had a good day.
Melissa, we decided when we started WW to only eat out 1X a week. I can't believe the amount of money we were spending just going out. It was hard to get used to it but we do try. We usually go out to lunch after weight watchers and the rest of the time we eat at home. I did have to buy another freezer though so I can keep stuff on hand and won't have an excuse to go out because I don't have anything to cook.
I am going to go look at my treasures from the various flea markets today and then just relax for the rest of the night. Have a good night everyone.

We're home. I had sliced beef, green beans and coleslaw. Oh and a big glass of water. I'm full though ... thinking that tomorrow I'll just drink my green tea and water and forego any heavy eating in preparation for the week. I know I'll be eating a lot next week because there will be food everywhere. I'll just try to keep it on plan though with lots of lean meats, vegetables, and my egg for breakfast.

As for Core, I've found that my body doesn't respond well to potatoes, pasta or rice. It just sets me off on a hunger binge, so it's better that I get my carbs from vegetables. I've been trying to stick strictly to what I posted above: fish or chicken, steamed vegetables or salads, and an egg for breakfast. I get in plenty of good oil because of either the salad dressing or what I cook the protein in. As for dairy, I've had some full-fat cheese (pts) but we're out of milk and since nobody else drinks it, I haven't gotten any more.

I'm just glad that I finally got a clue and didn't let myself get any farther out of hand than I did. Plus I have decided to call the body wrap place at 11:00 tomorrow when they open. If nothing else, it'll make my skin feel better. I'll make sure to report back after I get it. :crossed:

i am picturing you trying to mouth-cork that bottle. wish you had gotten a photo. sounds like you're a lucy clone, too. so am i.
Sandra, it was definitely a Lucy moment. I ended up just mopping it up using a few rags and wasting it all. However, if I had drank what spilled, it would have still been a waste in a way, so no big deal. I'm glad there were no cameras around.

Evening all! It's almost time for me to hit the sack. :faint: But I wanted to stop by here first.

Sandra, I don't gazelle very regularly. I'm hoping to do better. I would like to do 15-20 mins on the gazelle and then the same with one of my dvds every day. But so far, it's a no-go. I did gazelle for almost half an hour tonight though. Yeah! I found some design shows that I love so I'm taping them to watch while gazelling. As much as I like my dancing dvds, I like being able to watch a fav show while exercising. Anyway, you are doing GREAT!!

Kathy, you did a really good job at the restaurant. I, too, am impressed by how determined you seem. Imagine that, figuring out what works and doing it. If only we could all learn that lesson!! You are a great mom taking care of your kids (ALL of them). ;)

Vickie, sounds like you've had a good day. Thanks for your encouragement. I'm going to make a real effort to get back into planning and shopping accordingly. I always plan, and then forget what I planned, sometimes wasting the ingredients that I bought! That isn't a good way to spend my $!

Paula, I know that we spend way too much money on eating out. Part of it is that we really enjoy eating out, but a big part is just laziness/being busy.

Coco, it was beautiful here today too. It was so warm and gorgeous. I got a few pretty good pictures. I know that we are going to pay for this warm weather, probably around March. We'll probably end up with a huge snow storm, that's usually how it goes.

Well I guess I'm signing off for the evening. Looks like everyone is gone anyway. Good night!

vickie, famous daves sounds awesome. i hope i've lost a lot of weight before it opens here. curtis and i will prob do like we did with krispy kreme. we went once then no more. of course, i am weighing about the same i've weighed for about a year now.

paula, i like your plan of eating out after wi each week. i go to ww on fri am so fri lunch would be a good time for us to eat out. curtis and i just talked over the coming week's plan. we won't go out this fri cuz we're leaving sat am for butte and will be gone till sunday night. we'll have to eat out about 4 meals during that time. i know what you mean about its being hard to stop going out to eat. we had been eating lunch out almost daily. that's expensive and makes losing difficult at best.

kathy, accolades to you for doing so well at spring creek. you are a determined chickie for sure.

congratulations on gazelling, melissa. i wound up doing 50 minutes total today. tonight i snacked on a banana instead of grapes or popcorn. so far so good.

Good morning ladies! I've got a busy day here. I have to teach singing time to the kiddos at church today. I'm subbing for someone. At least I forced myself to go to bed at a decent hour last night though, so I wasn't wiped this morning when the girls got up. :)

Darn it, I hear little dd bellowing from her crib.

I'll check in later,
Angela

Morning, all. I'm hoping for a quiet day here. The only definite things are laundry so we'll have clothes for work this week. It's supposed to be a very pretty day today.

Morning! Sure is quiet here! We're home from church and getting ready to eat some lunch--made at home, not eating out!! That's an accomplishment for us.
I think we are going to a high school musical this afternoon. A guy Aaron teaches guitar lessons to is in it. We've heard it's really good, so we'll see. But there may not be enough tickets for me, so I might be right here on the couch with you all. ;)

Sandra, I might have gazelled but you are out-exercising me for sure. I need to get in at least a half hour today. I should be able to do at LEAST that on the weekends. The weekdays are a different story!

Kathy, hope you are getting lots of rest today.

Well tomorrow is D-Day--the day we start back to school. Yikes! I'm kind of looking forward to it and dreading it all at the same time. I hope that it is enjoyable and not stressful. When we were in school in NC it was crazy but we were both working 2 PT jobs and then going to school FT too. That was just too much. Well my timer is going off so I better go. BBL!

it really is quiet here today, isn't it? i guess there are a lot of lurkers, though. sometimes i forget about the folks who just come here to read. i wonder how many of them come here often. maybe some day they'll hop in with us. i lurked her a short while before i took the plunge. one of the best plunges i ever made.

melissa, i understand your excitement about going back to school. i went back for my master's degree in the early 80's. then in the 90's i went back and got secondary certification. then i went on to get certification in theater arts. i enjoyed going to class; plus i think it helped me be a better teacher cuz i was used to being on "the other" side of the desk. you and aaron enjoy yourselves. don't let the stress get to you. try to gazell whenever possible. that should help relieve tension. (even though i loved going to school, i'd get the normal stresses.)

Dabburn It!!
It did it to me again. I had a nice long post. Sent and then it told me I was invalid. I am really going to have to figure out that copy and paste stuff. Cause this is getting frustrating. Maybe it is something with my computer. I dont know.
Well I am thinking of all of you. So I hope everyone has a great day.
Hubby isnt feeling good today. So glad he has the Dr's appt tomorrow.
Well I am going to get off here. Again I am thinking of all of you.
coco.
Will check in later.

Oh good a new post! I was getting so lost with all the pages!
Maybe this time I'll be able to keep up!
I am proud of myself this last weigh in I was down 3.8! So I think I'm only 8 lbs away from my 10%
I hope to get there in two weeks or so! And I upped my workout today, went uphill for a large portion of my thirty minute walk. I am trying to follow the idea from the Biggest Loser, they did a lot of exercise which I think is pretty important.
Plus it makes me have more energy and feel better about myself.

Kathy: I too am so proud to hear about your trip to the restaurant, it's sooo hard to resist all those things on the menu and then having to look at other people's orders, you go girl!

Paula: I agree about the eating out, you can save a ton of money by not going to out to eat, plus you know exactly what's going into your food at home...

Just going to try and copy and paste. See if I can do it.
I hope you have had a great day. Hubby took a 3 hour nap. So know he wasnt feeling good. Said he is feeling better now.
Didnt do much today. Just took it easy. I hope everyone has a great evening. Know that I am thinking of each of you.
Not sure how the scales will be tomorrow night. I am hoping for a loss. But dont know. Will let you know tomorrow after weigh in.
coco

Good evening all. I haven't even had time to check the computer until now. I think I run around more and find more stuff I have to do when I am on vacation.
Kathy, sounds like you are feeling better. I hope so.
Melissa, good luck with school tomorrow. My hubby and I went back to school last year...I was seeking a degree in pastry and baking arts but I decided it didn't go along with losing weight so I didn't finish. It was really kind of fun though. Try not to get too stressed.
Sarah, good for you for the weight loss!
Coco, good luck with the weigh in tomorrow.
Well I better sign off and go to the gym for a while. Have a good evening everyone.

Quiet as a mouse here today! :mouse:

Well we are just watching a movie and lazing around. I need to go do laundry and gather up school stuff for tomorrow whenever it's over. I can't believe class is tomorrow. I will leave here around 8:30 and not get home until around 9:30. Yuck!!! :p Lucky that DH has a flexible job to take care of the puppy and food and all of that.

Sandra, you just couldn't get enough of school, huh? ;) I forget about lurkers too. Although I'm sure they don't bother to read our silly chit-chat. :blah: I'm going to try to exercise more. Keep reminding me. :)

Where is Vickie today?

Paula, whenever I see those chefs on tv I wonder how they stay so skinny. There's no way they can eat all of the stuff that they prepare!

Coco, I hope that you can get some more info from the doctor tomorrow. It's scary when you just don't feel up to par.

Sarah, :bravo: on your loss. You're making fantastic progress. You'll reach your 10% in no time!

Well off to finish the movie and get ready for the big day tomorrow. I'm already worn out and it's only 8:30. :D

Melissa, have fun tomorrow! You'll be worn out, that's for sure. Is it Monday and Wednesday or what?

We've been dealing with Erin's computer all day. Seems as though Shaun downloaded some crap and it's causing all sorts of spyware and malware. We've all gone and password protected all six of the computers and I told him if he needs to use one, go to the library or a friend's house but to STAY OFF of these here. Since we're networked, his stupidity could affect all of them. I swear, he's on my last nerve.

I haven't eaten since lunch but have just been drinking lots of water. I guess I've been too distracted dealing with all this stuff.

Anyway, everybody have a great night and I'll see you tomorrow.

i'm just popping in here to say hello. i'm heading on down to do my daily exercise. ya'll have a good evening.

melissa, you're prob right. i doubt our posts are nearly as interesting as "desperate housewives." :lol:

kathy, is shaun going into the navy? i'm thinking i may have missed something about that. last i remember is he was meeting with a recruiter.

Kathy, the class is just on Mondays--3 hours long. :p

Sandra, you go girl. :ebike:

I'm off to get ready for tomorrow and then go to bed early. I'm tired and don't want to start off the day more tired than I have to be. Night!

Sandra, he's still talking to the recruiter. He's supposed to be going over this week to take the tests again. Who knows -- I'm sure there will be some reason he doesn't get in, whether health or credit issues or whatever. I'm probably stuck with him for life, and that makes me sick.

I can't believe we didn't make a menu thread today -- did anyone eat?

I'm not exactly looking forward to hopping on the scale tomorrow morning. I'll bet I'm up a pound.

Good morning all, I hope everyone had a good night.

Melissa, good luck with school today!

Kathy, I think I must have missed something from old posts...is shaun your stepson? When I got married to my current husband, he and Melissa did not get along at all and she was so awful and hard to live with. He told her to either get a job, go to college or move out. I was so upset, she moved out for a year. In that year she remained very hateful but discovered she had to work to pay bills. After a year she decided to go to college, which we help with financially, and she is much better. She really grew up in the year after high school and now she and Craig are really good friends and really get along. I really thought for a while I would be divorced over it much fortunately it all worked out. I hope things get better for you.

Well I am off to Franklin, NC to deliver our old car to my mother-in-law and to visit for the day. Have a great day everyone.

Good Morning Chicks! I just wanted to say hello before I go off to start my day. I was reading yesterday but just didn't feel up to talking. I've had a bad week and am in a really bad place emotionally. It took me a long time to convince myself to go to weigh in this morning. I've eaten a lot of Core food this week, including over my WPA's, and with no exercise I feel like a failure. My TOM is at least 3 days late and I feel like a bloated cow.

Oh yeah, and I worked on my taxes all day yesterday and we owe $1100. I need to fix that with our withholdings.

After weigh in we're going out to lunch and then to shop for TV's as planned.

It seems like you are all hanging in there so I'm really happy to hear that.

Talk to you all later.

Paula, no, Shaun is my son. I'm sure you're surprised to hear me say that it makes me sick to think about him being there forever. He's 28 and doesn't have a clue in the world. I'm sure that's partly my fault because I've "helped" him when he's been in jams. He did live in an apartment for the last four years but lost his job and everything else. Now he has no car because he had an accident and didn't have insurance -- so not only does he not have a job, he doesn't have any way to go find one and then get to work if he found something. We tried the college thing too. We sent him to Angelo State Univ. in San Angelo ... moved him into the dorm and everything. He didn't go to class and flunked out. We didn't, however, pay for it so he had the student loan to pay back himself, which he did. I'm just at my wits' end with him.

Vickie, I'm sorry you're in a bad way again. I wish there was something we could do. Are you concerned about your portions? (Since you mentioned eating a lot of food plus over your WPAs.) I wonder if your leader would have any suggestions? Sorry I don't but just wanted you to know I'm thinking of you and hope it all improves soon.

I was up a bit, as predicted. 147.6. I'm not changing my ticker though; I'm going to believe it's temporary and I can get back on track. My goal was 145 so next Monday's goal of 143 seems a little far-fetched. However, I'll keep trying. I didn't have all my water this weekend.

BBL. Happy Monday to all.

Thanks, Kath. My Leader will suggest Flex like she always does. Maybe I'll weigh and measure my Core foods. I say that and then I don't do it. I really think my problem is in my head. I just want to eat for comfort. I'm just in a valley at the moment. It's not any big slide or anything.

Morning...well, it's almost afternoon. I am here at work hoping that the day goes quickly.

Vickie, I was worried about you yesterday. I knew it wasn't like you to at least say hello. A big hug! :hug: You have had such a difficult time and have been such a trooper. We're all here for you.

Kathy, you are probably right about the gain being temporary. I think if I cleansed my system of all the salt and stuff that I would be down 3# or so.

Paula, hope you are having fun and enjoying your vacation! I think I'm due for another one soon.

Well ladies if I can make it through work today and class tonight I'll be doing well. :) Yesterday an ad came out for a Volunteer Coordinator at Hospice. I'm re-working my resume and will send it out (again!) this week. This is the first time that I am actually putting in for a specific position, in the past I've just been sending a resume. So this time I can call and follow-up, etc. like Vickie always tells me too. :D

Have a good day everyone. :grouphug:

Thanks, Melissa. I know I'm emotional because your and Kathy's hugs made me tear up.

Melissa, I hate to be stupid but is the Volunteer Coordinator and unpaid position? I hope you get it regardless since it would be great to get your foot in the door.

I gained 3.2. It's not all weight but it's upsetting anyway.

We bought a TV. http://tinyurl.com/7f5xu. We got them down to $3100 and got no financing, no payments for 18 months. I'll make payment every month and will be sure to pay it off before the 18 months. I'll just keep my money in the bank and use theirs for free! It's one of the new 1080p sets that is supposed to be spectacular for HDTV viewing. We decided to be ahead of the curve this time instead of behind it. Now for the entertainment center. The TV people said they can delay delivery until the entertainment center comes in about 8 weeks. Perfect. Now if it only all goes according to plan.

I had a salad for lunch and just ate a banana. I'm going to try to be religious this week about my portions and weighing and measuring every WPA that goes into my mouth. It's hard though, because all I want to do is feel sorry for myself. Waaaaaaaa!!!!!!!

Very nice! Congratulations on the purchase -- you're sure going to enjoy it!!

That 3.2 will be gone next week, I'm sure of it.

Afternoon chickies,
not good news this morning, the strike is on. Dh isnt in the union so he will go to work untill they send him home.....its not looking good at all. I will not eat,,,,,I will not eat.....
It was quiet at work this morning,,,alot of the participants belong to the local union so they are stressed out even more.... thank goodness the babies and young children are there so I can forget about things for awhile. Nothing like a childs smile to brighten your day. Back in to work again tonight, I think Im going to go veg on the couch for a bit.
Vickie,,,(big hugs to you)) you are always there for us,,,,to make us feel good.....I wish we could be there for you!! I think your scale and mine decided to give us a jolt this week. Im kicking mine back into shape....want a kick for yours too?? \
Ttyl everyone

Vickie, I don't want to make you cry, but here's another one! :hug: Kathy's right, that gain will disappear quickly.

Patti, I'm so sorry to hear that the strike is on. You are doing great by not turning to food.

Oh Patti, I was SO hoping the strike wouldn't happen. At least I'm hoping that it will be worth it and that they get something good out of it. Try not to eat. I'm living proof that stress eating just makes you miserable in the end.

Why does this have to be so hard for all of us?

I just posted a avocado and bean dip that looks great for potlucks.

kathy, i hope all goes well for shaun (and for you, too!) he really needs to get accepted for everyone's sake.

vickie, i have been worried about you, too. i like your description (valley). you're right. we all have our ups and downs. i am hoping you get "up" and your weight "down" soon. you've been under a lot of pressure with your health. you are doing amazingly well coping without food. i am proud of you. you'll have that 3.2 off in no time. be sure to eat enough to keep up your energy. congratulations on getting your new toys. you and jim are going to get a lot of good use out of them.

melissa, good luck on the job. i am proud of you for eating at home more. (again, we're alike)

patti, i'm sorry to hear the strike is on. you're being very strong.

vickie, thanks for posting the dip. i'll go take a looksee. i am leaning toward making a layered salad for thursday's ladies luncheon but will think about the dip, too.

Okay, you guys know me. I'm usually pretty even-tempered and easygoing, right? Well right now I'm about 3 degrees past furious. I swear, I'm about to pop a vein!!!

I walked in from work and the phone was ringing. I answered and it was the Navy recruiter asking for Shaun. I said let me yell for him. I yelled, no answer, so I told the guy he's not here. Then the guy said ... OMG, get this! ... he said, well Shaun told me he was going out of town to visit his grandma and I just wondered if he was back yet.

OMG!!! Is he TRYING to mess this up? He isn't home, and I have no idea where he is or when he'll be back or how he got wherever he went, but I am planning on lighting into him the second he walks in. How DARE he lie to those people? And for what reason? I swear, I'm so serious -- I'm about to have a major fit.

Thanks, Sandra. You guys are too good to me.

Kathy, I'd have blown a gasket a long time ago with Shaun. Maybe he really went to see his Grandma? He could be blowing a good thing. I hope he stops messing up soon. I hope he has a good explanation for you. How far can he be without a car?

I had a great dinner and was good on Core. I even know what I'm eating tomorrow. It feels good to be in control.

One grandma lives in town and the other one (my mom) lives 2-1/2 hours away. He has no way to go, and my mom would have told me if he showed up there. He lied.

Geez....why would he want to lie? I thought he wanted this?

I honestly think he has a mental condition. That's the only explanation. He claims to want this Navy thing, and believe me, that's the ONLY thing that will get him out of his current situation.

When he gets here, he's going to explain it. If he can't, he'll have to pack up and go. I don't care if he has to sleep under a bridge, he won't be here. I've had it.

No one could fault you for this decision, Kathy. I'm sure you aren't making it lightly. He's had a bunch of chances. Maybe he has a good explanation. I'll be praying for him. He sure has messed up.

Thanks, Vick. He's sure gonna need it (me too!). I might have to stay up all night to wait for him, and this sure isn't the week for such issues.

On a better note, though, I stopped by Kohls and found a pair of black pants and some tops. Two of the tops were clearanced to $7 and the third was $3. The pants were regular price but that's okay. At least I have clothes to finish out the week.

Well everyone I gained 1 1/2 lbs tonight. I am so bummed. Thought I had done good. So I guess I will have to try harder for next week.
Hubby's appt went so-so. Did up the blood pressure med. But I still dont think they should. Be we will see. So have to take him back to that Dr in 4 to 6 weeks. Said that the inflammation in his chest could take some time to clear up.
Well I am going to get off here for now. Just wanted to check in for a few. I have a headache. It even hurts to blink my eyes. So will check in tomorrow.
Hope everyone has had a great day. And I hope everyone has a great evening.
coco

No time to read posts - but hope all my favorite chickies are fine and well!

I am now sailing the ocean - weather is fantabulous - gorgeous warm and sunny today as we cruised by Cuba. Had some fun in the pool but very careful in the hot sun!

Just had formal night dinner - lobster tails, cherries jubilee - lime daiquiris and whiskey sours too at the captain's welcome reception. Met SO MANY nice people and cruise buddies. Little ds having a blast at the daycare - having a big party tonight (and slumber party too) so the mommies and daddies can have a nice time. Off to the the show now and then the r rated comedy hour!:D

I am getting fat but loving it!

later,

Froufy at Sea!

Morning Everyone
I hope everyone had a good night.
The weather here today is dreary right now. Rain trying to sleet. But the sun is suppose to shine later today.
Well I am still bummed about my gain last night. I was really wanting to get to goal this year. But at the rate I am going I dont think I will make it.

FROUFY So glad you are having a great time. So enjoy!!

Going to see if son will work on the kitchen sink. Having some trouble with it. So hope I can get him to do that. Not sure what else I will get into. But I am sure I will do something.
Well I will get off here for now. Will go ahead and clean out from under the sink. And then when son is ready. It will be done. And no excuses.
I hope everyone is ok. Have a great day everyone. Will check in later.
coco

Good Morning Chicks! I've been up for a while now but have been making some phone calls. Today is my last day of shopping before I start cleaning my house. I need it to be clean before I have my procedure since I don't know how long it will be after that before I feel like cleaning again. The house hasn't had a deep cleaning since before Christmas and it needs it again.

Frouf! SO glad to hear from you and to know that you are having a wonderful time. The joy in your "voice" is obvious. I can't wait to hear all of your stories when you return. I'm really happy that this worked out for you.

Coco, I think goals are great to set but just don't let it get you down when you miss one. Just set a new one and go for it! I wanted to be 100 pounds down by my 50th birthday. At the rate I'm going, I'll be lucky to be 50 pounds down by then. I'm disappointed too but I'll just have to keep trying. Let's try together. We WILL get there eventually and then we can celebrate with each other. I gained 3.2 this week and I KNOW how much it stinks. Try not to beat yourself up and just get back on track. That's what I'm doing. I hope your sink problems aren't too horrible. Lucky for you that you have someone to do that stuff. Jim and I are morons when it comes to home repair and remodeling. We always joked that we were lucky to have jobs good enough to be able to afford to pay someone to help us since we have no non-office skills!

Angela, how's the strep? Did the DH and girls survive?

Melissa, how was school? I bet you're tired this morning. Did ya get that application out?

Time to go eat my cereal.

Kath, so what was Shaun's story? I'm hoping all went well, although the fact that you haven't posted may be bad news.

I'm finally here. So, I went up there and reamed him really good. He said he didn't tell the guy he was going out of town, he told him he was THINKING about going. Whatever the story, I asked why he needed to say anything like that and he said the guy was pushing him to go over and take the test and he didn't feel like he was ready. The guy told me he WAS ready though, he scored 89 on his practice test and that usually the real test scores a little higher, and that the average test score is in the 40s. I told him just freakin' go take the test and get it over with! Sheeesh!

So I sat up there and drank some beer and ate some wings and came home and promptly got sick. My body isn't used to that sort of thing and it decided to reject everything I had eaten in the last four months. (Well, not really, but you get the picture. TMI, huh?) Now I feel like crap and it's gonna be a bad day.

I'm glad to hear from Froufy! What fun she must be having ... now why couldn't the rest of us have gone with her?

I have to catch up on some reading and do a teeny bit of work. I'll be back soon.

Oh, Kath, I know you weren't used to the food but I'm sure the stress made you sick as well. :hug: It must be SO hard to be a parent and watch your children messing up their lives and be powerless to make them stop. I would be frantic. I hope your day isn't too painful. I know you have all the important people in this week and have to stay. I hope you let yourself rest tonight. I hope you shocked Shaun into going and taking that darn test already. He really probably needs to get going on his life. Poor guy. He must be pretty tortured too. :(

I'm off to shower!

Vickie, thanks for asking! I managed to be the only one with strep around here. We're all on the mend, and doing fine. :)

I agree, it was great hearing from Froufie. Sounds like she's having a wonderful time...I'm glad.

I need to plan my menu for the month today... I don't enjoy it, but it's got to be done.

Later,
Angela

Sorry I haven't been on in a couple of days. I ended up getting sick on Sunday that went though to Monday. Monday evening my mother called to tell me my brother found his youngest son laying on the floor dead by his bed. We are all in shock. I don't know what to say or do. I'm very worried about my brother. My nephew was trying so hard to kick his drug habit and my brother tried so hard to work with him and help him stay sober. He was only 27. The really sad part is that my nephew's son, Austin (7 or 8 years old), now has to live full time with his mother who is an alcoholic and doesn't really want him. She "dumps" him at her mother's house so she can go off and have a good time. This is such a bad situation for Austin. When he is at his maternal grandmother's house, that's not so great either because the grandfather is also an alcoholic. The poor kid gets picked on so much at school and at home. He would stay with my brother and nephew on the weekends. My brother told Austin that he can come over any time he wants, but we'll see what the mother says. I just feel so helpless. I'm so used to being able to help. I don't know what to say to or do for my brother. He may seem like a he-man, but inside he is one big marshmallow. He is taking it really hard. It was my brother who found him when he got home from work at around 4 pm-ish. He called 911, but by that time, he had been dead since approximately 6 am.

Sorry for rambling. I'm just having such a difficult time accepting that this is really happening.

OMG! LeeAnn! That is just horrible! :hug: I can't imagine what you all must be going through! I will certainly put your brother and Austin in my prayers. Bless your heart ... I just don't even know what to say!

LeeAnn, :hug: I am so sorry to hear about your family's loss. It is always doubly difficult when a small child is involved. I don't know if it helps, but I have seen a lot of children with substance-abusing parents. The thing that makes a big difference is if there is someone (at all) in their lives who are stable and love them. You, your brother, and the other more stable members of your family can make all the difference to that little boy. But I am so sorry that you are going through all of this. Bless your heart. You'll be in our prayers as well.

Hello everyone. Would you believe that I have only been up for 45 minutes? Yes, it is almost 2:00!! I got up this morning, felt SO tired and just generally crummy, and decided that I was not going to work. I called my boss (yes, she has us call her at home when we take a sick day, isn't that weird?) and went back to bed. They did have to call me once to ask me a question, but other than that I slept until 1:00! I think that I was just exhausted and needed a day to myself. I'm supposed to go to a bday party tonight for a girl in my bible study but I think I'm going to just have DH deliver my drinks and stay home.
Class was really good last night. It is this much older guy who has written 27 books. Can you imagine? We actually used one of his books in one of my classes at Gardner-Webb. It was sort of boring, but so much good information. The class is called "Theology of Religious Experience." Very interesting. Since I'm home this afternoon I'm going to try to start on some reading and also work on that Hospice letter (no Vickie, I haven't sent it yet! :o ).
Well I'm going to go read or something.
BTW, Angela I can't believe you plan your menus a month in advance!! I'm so impressed.

LEEANN I am so sorry for your family's loss. I cant image what you are all going through. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I wish I could do something for you. Dont worry about the rambling. We are here for you. You need to let it out.
coco

Hey, I have a random question for you guys. Another "is this food okay?" question. :) I had some burger frozen for several months. I defrosted it and cooked it up. How long do you think burger is okay in the freezer? I assumed quite a long time. This was frozen before I got more organized, so I don't know how long it's been in there. But no more than a year. I don't know, what do you all think? I may just have to taste it and see. I was going to put it in some chili.

leeann this is such sad news. i am so sorry.

it was good to see frouf on here. sounds like she's having a great time, doesn't it?

vickie, you're sounding more and more like your old self. that's good.

melissa, i hope you're feeling better. i'm glad you stayed home.

coco, how are you doing today? i hope your spirits are better than yesterday. remember what they say omohod at a time. i'm here with you with some ups and downs. we'll get there eventually.

kathy, did he go take the test? i hope so for all of your sakes. i know he's scared but he needs to just do it, doesn't he?

Melissa, from the USDA ...

Length of Time
Because freezing keeps food safe almost indefinitely, recommended storage times are for quality only. Refer to the freezer storage chart at the end of this document, which lists optimum freezing times for best quality.

If a food is not listed on the chart, you may determine its quality after defrosting. First check the odor. Some foods will develop a rancid or off odor when frozen too long and should be discarded. Some may not look picture perfect or be of high enough quality to serve alone but may be edible; use them to make soups or stews. Cook raw food and if you like the taste and texture, use it.

Freezer Storage Chart (0 °F)
Note: Freezer storage is for quality only. Frozen foods remain safe indefinitely.

Bacon and Sausage - 1 to 2 months
Casseroles - 2 to 3 months
Egg whites or egg substitutes - 12 months
Frozen Dinners and Entrees - 3 to 4 months
Gravy, meat or poultry - 2 to 3 months
Ham, Hotdogs and Lunchmeats - 1 to 2 months
Meat, uncooked roasts - 4 to 12 months
Meat, uncooked steaks or chops - 4 to 12 months
Meat, uncooked ground - 3 to 4 months
Meat, cooked - 2 to 3 months
Poultry, uncooked whole - 12 months
Poultry, uncooked parts - 9 months
Poultry, uncooked giblets - 3 to 4 months
Poultry, cooked - 4 months
Soups and Stews - 2 to 3 months
Wild game, uncooked - 8 to 12 months

Wow Kathy, thanks. You're always such a big help. I figured it wouldn't taste fabulous, that's why I was going to use it for chili instead of by itself. Thanks, I feel like I can serve it without fear now. ;) Thanks!!

Sandra, what are you up to today?

I aim to please. ;)

Well at least you know that someone appreciates your help! Are you feeling any better?

No, and now I'm getting ticked at someone here. This guy wanted to look at a particular graphic, so I went out to the lab, got the boot disk, booted up my graphics station, pulled up the graphic, and went and told him. He acted like I should be bringing it out to HIM! :lol: Uh, sorry dude, that's not the way it works! So I waited and waited, then went back out and told him it was ready to be looked at. He said okay, then came in from the lab, went to his desk and started talking on the phone. Then went BACK to the lab, and has never come over to see it. I'm about to power the whole thing down and tell him tough luck, he waited too long.

And my throat is sore and I have a slight fever! What's up with THAT???

Kathy! I think it's time to go back to the doctor and yell at them. And while you're at it, yell at that other guy too. :lol:

kathy, i'm sorry you're still not feeling well.

melissa, i've been working today readying flyers to send out across the state advertising the montana senior olympics--archery event. i also made a core spaghetti pie. i'll have to post it later. it's awesome!!! how are you feeling now? better i hope.

Hello everyone, I am just now catching up on posts from yesterday.
Kathy, I am not surprised that you said thinking of Shaun being there forever made you sick. I love my daughter but sometimes I just plain do not like her. She can make it very hard to like her even just a little. She is much better than she used to be but she still has her moments. I hope all works out with him soon.
Melissa, I hope you had a good time in class. Good luck with the job search.
Vicki, I hope you are feeling better soon.
LeeAnn, I am so sorry to read about your loss.
I hope you all have a good evening, I am really tired and my neck is really hurting. I am going to go see if my hubby will massage it for me (did I mention that he is also a massage therapist?). Talk to you all later.
Paula

Sandra, sounds like you have been busy today. Did you make up a new recipe for the spaghetti pie?

Paula, a massage therapist on hand at all times sounds great! Hope your neck feels better quickly.

I'm going to try to work on that cover letter while I watch "Anna and the King." Have any of you seen it? I always wanted to but never did. I DVR'd it off AMC.

Evening Everyone
I hope everyone is doing ok.

SEPTEMBERSGOAL I use a seal a meal thing. I put alot of my meat. Its like a vaccum seal thing. And it lets you keep the meat longer. When we get any kind of meat. I seal it in that. And it keeps the frost from getting on the meat. One time I did a test. I put a pack of burger back. And a year later. Took it out. And it was still as good as when I had put it in.

KATPO Really sounds as if you need to go to the Dr. I hope you get to feeling better soon.

ONTARGET Thanks. It was just I had a good week. And then to gain. That was what was upsetting me. I am hoping it shows next week.

VICKIE Hope you are ok. I need to start getting some major cleaning done. Keep thinking about it. But that is as far as it has gone.

Well son got the sink fixed. Just needed the trap cleaned out. Now the sink is working fine. It has been dreary here all day. Nothing exciting went oh here today. kinda quite. Well I am going to get off here for now. I hope everyone has a great evening. Will check in tomorrow.
I am thinking of all of you.
coco

melissa, i got the spaghetti recipe out of a texas recipe book. i'll post it in a few minutes. it is fabulous!

Morning Everyone
Just thought I would stop in for a few. Have to get ready and take hubby to the Dr's. Yes another DR's appt. This one is just for a yearly check up. So not so bad.
I hope everyone is feeling better.
Know that I am thinking of all of you.
I hoping we all have a great eating day today.
I am really going to try and eat all core foods today. I hope I can get back at it.
You are all great support. And I thank you all for that.
So have a great day everyone. Will check in later today.
coco

Good Morning!
I just starting doing core about a week and a half ago and I really like it. All of you seem to be doing so well. I thought I'd hang around you and hope that some of it rubs off :)
I've lost 4 pounds already (today is my weigh in day) and that is really fast for me so I'm feeling quite inspired right now. I hope I can keep this up! Have a great day.

Good Morning Chicks! Sheesh, Kathy has new symptoms and so do I. Maybe it's meant to take my mind off of my abdominal discomfort and the fact that my darned TOM hasn't arrived yet. I still haven't heard from the procedure center. I don't know if I can have my procedure if TOM is present.

I won't be here long since the muscles in my neck and upper shoulders are all stiff and spasming. I was going to clean house today but that is out of the question. I think I'll try the heating pad first and then maybe move on to Ben Gay. I don't know what else to try.

I designed my home theater cabinet yesterday so at least that is done. We have to wait for the quote now. We probably won't have that until next week. I hope it ends up in our ballpark. But, if it's close we'll probably stretch and go with it anyway.

I'm wondering what made my neck sore. I guess it could be stress since I hold it all in my upper body.

Well, I love you all but I don't think I can sit here any more. I'm heading for the heating pad and I'll be back later if it loosens up my neck. The really bad thing is that I can't take anything but Tylenol for the week before my procedure so I can't even consider taking ibuprofen or Aleve. I generally avoid them like the plague because of my stomach but would definitely consider them today.

These months between 49 and 50 so far haven't been too healthy! All I ever do or talk about lately is trying to lose weight and how my body is failing me. It stinks.

Love to you all!

:hug: Vickie. I hope that you're feeling better by now.

:welcome2: Alicat! Glad to have you!

I am at work today, but so tired I think I'm going to skip out on Aaron tonight and not go to church. I still need to complete the letter/resume for Hospice and I really want to mail it tomorrow. So I need to work on that.
I hope that everyone is having a good day. I need to get back to work.

Alicat, you're gonna love this place and Core! Welcome and Good Luck.

Melissa, I'm not surprised that you're tired. My neck feels a little better. I'm going to continue to baby it. It's good that you are going to let yourself rest tonight (and work on your paperwork! ;) ). Don't you just hate a nudgey person?

I'm STARVING! I think it's nerves since I just got off of the phone with the surgical center to hear all the rules for my procedure.

I'm going to go have some Split Pea Soup. I'll try to check in later.

Wow, no one here. Guess it's back to the heating pad for me!

Vickie, I do need a nudge now and then! I'm sorry that your neck is still hurting. You should baby it. It's good that you had an eating plan today since that phone call was probably very stressful.

welcome to the group, alicat. you're going to love it here. this is a great bunch of losers. (pun intended)

coco, i had to use some wpa's today while we were at the archery center. i guess that's what they are for, though, don't you?

vickie, just think how much better getting older is than the alternative. ain't life grand? i'm sure your neck problems are due to stress. you've been under a lot lately.

melissa, are you feeling better today? i hope so.

we're staying home tonight instead of going to league. we trained about 3 hours today. that's a lot for both of us. sure feels good, though. we're switching to larger diameter arrows for this weekend's tournament over in butte. i'll let ya'll know how it goes.

tonight we'll watch biggest loser. life is good.

i can't remember if i mentioned making sorbet to ya'll. i have been making it all week and it's awesome!!

i'll go post the recipe over in desserts in case anyone is interested.

Evening everyone
Well I didnt get to stay all core today. By the time we got home from the DR's I was hungry. But I did pass on the temptation of going and getting the mash potato's they have at the cafateria there. So that was good.
Well this Dr wants to run some test on hubby. So he goes for a MRI on Sun.
And then there is another test she wants to run. Dont have it scheduled yet.
So I guess it will be more appts. But maybe they will finally figure out what is going on with hubby. He seems to be feeling better today. Just tired from sitting in the DR's. Only waited 2 hours to see the DR. That is tiresome.
Well I hope everyone has had a great day. I want to go get ready to watch the Biggest Loser. I like that show. I think the red team will win.
Everyone have a great night
coco
Am thinking of all of you.

Hey Girls! I just stopped in before I make popcorn for us. I just had a long soaky bath and was on the heating pad all day. Neck is feeling a bit better. I'm sure you're right, Sandra, that it's just stress. I got my phone call from the surgi center today and I'm a go no matter what happens with TOM. That's great news because I am ready to have this done so I can get on with my life. I'm happy to be alive and not have any serious illness but I SO miss my quality of life. It's been 4 months since I can remember feeling good.

I made the spicy orange chicken today and it was ok. Jim liked it better than I did. I was hoping it would taste like Panda Orange Chicken. It's a Chinese fast food chain here. Of course, the Panda version is breaded and fried and sticky and quite yummy. This poor version didn't have a chance! I like my Chicken Fried Rice better.

Coco, I hope they get to the bottom of DH's problem. His situation sounds so much worse than mine that I feel bad to be complaining. There's nothing worse than not feeling well. I'll continue to pray for him and you.

Sandra, you are such a bright spirit. You're good for me. Thanks for the positive support. Even with my aches, pains, and fears I know that Life is Good. Thank you so much, dear friend, for helping me to remember that. I hope your new arrows work.

Kathy, you ok? I'm guessing you're busy or maybe don't feel like talking. Just wanted you to know that I missed you. Hope all is well with Shaun.

Melissa, I hope you're resting and that you did stay home from church.

I'm off to popcorn and some DVR'd TV. Talk to you all in the morning!

I'm home from my wrap and it was fun. I lost a total of 15-1/8 inches and my skin feels SO great!

But I'm tired and don't feel like hanging around, so I'm going to watch TV for a while and then go to bed. Hope everyone's hanging in there.

Oh as for Shaun. I think he's ticked at Kate because she wouldn't take him to his hangout place. She took him to the doctor's office to get invoices to turn in to his (former) company; they're reimbursing him for a TB test and he lost the receipt. Anyway, I suppose he wasn't ready to come home. Oh well, tough luck.

vickie, you're the one who's always giving us lifts. i really hope you're back to feeling like your old self soon. this has been a long 4 months for you. that's for sure.

kathy, i am amazed at how many inches you lost. no wonder you're tired.

Good Morning Chicks! I'm up a bit early today. Just couldn't lay on that neck one minute longer. I know it's stress because the pain keeps moving around. I'll be asking Jim to put more Ben Gay on for me when he wakes up this morning. It seemed to help and I can't reach because of my little alligator arms!

He is just the best friend and partner that a girl could ever ask for. That's why he's getting his big screen TV. Imagine how much he has to listen to me!

Kathy, I forgot you were going for the wrap. That IS an amazing amount of inches to lose. I've heard some women get them before weddings and other special occassions. How long does the inch loss last?

Coco, poor DH. I REALLY hate all those tests as I'm guessing he does too. But....they have to find out what's wrong, don't they? I didn't have an all Core day either but it was as good as I could be. We really can't ask for more, can we? We'll both be better today.

Hey Angela, how are you doing lately? I noticed you haven't been posting menus lately. You said that's a sign of trouble for you. Just wanting you to know that I noticed and care.

Sandra, how are your feet holding up? I still haven't exercised at all this week but I'm not going stress about it. I need to clean my house and that's more important at the moment, sad to say. Gotta do what you gotta do. I don't know if I can even do it today, but I'll try.

Frouf, I hope you are still having a FABULOUS time. We miss you and can't wait to hear the details.

I'll go start a menu thread. I have no idea what I'll have for lunch. It ususally ends up being an eggbeater omelet when I can't decide. Talk to you all later.

WHOA KATHY! That is amazing. How long will that last? I'm jealous. ;)

Vickie, Hope that today is more relaxing, despite cleaning house. Maybe that will take your mind off things. Remind me again when the procedure is? And yes, I worked on re-wording my resume last night. Didn't get the cover letter done. What does someone really want to know in a cover letter anyway? I really want them to know how interested I am in working for them but don't want to sound insincere. I also want them to know that I am in school. Thanks for any advice, and for the nudging! :D

My dad called yesterday and said the homebuilders he knows has a house that they will wait to put on the market if we want to look at it. It is pretty much everything we want but a little over what we wanted to spend. Still interesting, we might go look at it this weekend.
Also this weekend I have a challenge! We are going to Texas Roadhouse Fri. night for MIL's bday and Mexican Sat. night for my mom's bday! :eek: I have to be good. :)
Better go do some work, I have a client waiting on me. :o

HAPPY GROUND HOG DAY TO EVERYONE
Well I guess the ground hog saw his shadow. 6 more weeks of winter. But either way you look at it 6 more weeks. We cant really complain about our winter. Really havent had much of one. I think this weekend they are calling for some snow flurries. And I think the next couple of days some rain.

VICKIE I hope you are feeling better this morn. Hope the neck is better. Have you put a warm heating pad on your neck. For Christmas I got this thing. Its for your neck. You put it in the microwave. And heat it up for 2 minutes. And it got all kinds of herbs in it. Boy does it feel good. Makes my neck feel better when it bothers me. When is your test. Sorry if I missed it in the post. Will keep you in my prayers.

KATPO Hope you are feeling better.

FROUFY Miss you. Hope you are having a great time. Cant wait to hear all about your trip.

ONTARGET How are you doing. Dont you have a shooting thing this weekend. Hope all goes well with it. Know I will be thinking about you.

SEPTEMBERSGOAL Hope you got some rest last night. Sometimes I think we dont get enough rest. And that makes a difference in how the scales treat us. Hope you have a great day.

ALICAT Welcome. The ladies here are great. They have really helped me.

Well I better get off here. I think I am going to go make a big pot of veggie soup. Just wanted to check in for a few. I hope everyone has a great day.
coco

Melissa, the cover letter should be short but give an overview of your resume. Every cover letter should be specifically geared toward the position being fillled. I always was turned off by "generic" cover letters. Here's a really rough example that you could use as a framework.

Dear (Try to find out the name of the person filling the vacancy. It's really impressive to address it to the correct person rather than to HR, if you can)

In response to your advertisement regarding the in your organization, I am enclosing a resume for your review. Please consider this letter as my formal application presenting my background, education and experience.

I have over years experience in the ; and I am well versed in the areas of .

I have considerable experience in dealing with social services/hospice stuff (sorry, I don't understand enough of your work to give much detail!; and a thorough knowledge of the process and procedures of the medical? environment. I work well with people and enjoy getting the work at hand completed. I guess it might also be cool to mention here all of your volunteer and other church related work.

Below is a list of agencies/groups I have extensive consulting experience with: (I don't think you consult, but I know you have contact with outside agencies to help your clients. You could mention your interaction here).

Insert here something about your attendance at school.

May I arrange an interview to further discuss my qualifications? I am available for an interview at a mutually convenient time. (This is supposed to be really important because it leaves the impression that you want this job and are not just sending out piles of resumes to the want ads).

Thank you for your time and consideration.


Sincerely,

Melissa Austin

Enclosure: Resume

Just something off the top of my head. Hope it helps a bit. As far as the house goes....I'd stretch a bit if the house is really cool and exactly what you want. You are both young and your incomes will grow over the years. Plus, I've heard that interest rates are going to be pretty high by summer time. That same house or a cheaper one will cost you more in a monthly mortgage than it does now. Will you look at it?

I have to go eat. All of a sudden, I'm starving.

My procedure is next Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. (I got smart this time!). I have to be there at 6:15. Jim and I were just talking this morning that I'll have to get up at 4:45 to shower and get ready and get there on time. I'll certainly be ready for a nap by the time they are ready to do the procedure! I am SO ready for this. I'm hoping it will help and also I'm really tired of the notion that the stone might try to pass on it's own hanging over my head.

Coco, can I come over for some veggie soup? I've tried to make it before and the broth part always tastes bitter. Not sure what I'm doing wrong.

Vickie, Thank You So Much! You are too sweet. I have written 100s of cover letters but they haven't gotten me very far yet. I REALLY appreciate your help. You are so kind.
As far as the house goes, it isn't really in the area that we wanted. Without going into a very long story, we want MIL to baby sit when the time comes, which means I will need to work in the next town over (where she lives). This house is on the other side of the city, which would mean an even longer commute for me. I know that is just all in the future and who's to say, but I want to consider all of that stuff before we buy. I would probably feel better if it was closer to the interstate. But we'll see. The good thing about this one is that my dad knows the people and if something went wrong they would probably fix it, are willing to help with closing costs, etc. But I don't want to do something rash.
Anyway, thanks again for your help. I so appreciate it.

Coco, I've never made veggie soup. You'll have to let us know how it goes.

Good morning all! Vickie, you're so sweet to keep me on track. :D I'm doing OK. Last week when I was sick, I ate whatever felt good, and this week I'm working my way back to more sensible eating. :) We did go out to Texas Roadhouse last night though. I had the 6 oz. sirloin and only about half my rice. I also had the salad dressing on the side. But, my downfall is those delicious rolls with the cinnamon butter. Mmm. Anyway, as my leader says, today is a new day, fresh with no mistakes in it.

I've got to get dd ready for preschool. They're taking a field trip today.

Later!
Angela

Angela, I'm glad you're hanging in there. I'm counting on you, you know! I love Roadhouse. I get the sweet potato and the steamed veggies (no butter) when I go as my sides. I carry in my smart balance. I love their pork chops. They are very lean and tasty. I also have to remember to tell them no butter on the meat since they brush the steak and the pork with butter when it comes off the grill. I LOVE the rolls too, especially when they are hot. I haven't had one in a long time.

Melissa, you are VERY wise (we knew that!) to consider all of those factors when chosing where your house will be located. A long commute can be grueling, especially after a hard day at the salt mines. You'll know when you find the right house. Maybe this one isn't it.

Well, my TOM FINALLY arrived. I'm so happy because it will be nearly gone by procedure day. Phew! I'm being a bum again today. I'm also really hoping the darn scale will go down some now before next Monday. I've been feeling bloated and icky for almost a week.

I have NO idea what to eat for lunch. Nothing sounds good.

Hey, all. Boy I sure have been MIA lately, huh?

I would call the wrap a success. My "test pants" that I bought last year when I got new jeans are proof of it. They are a regular 8 (whereas the jeans are also an 8, but stretch) and they just didn't fit. Hardly would pull up and barely buttoned. Now I'm wearing them and they're comfortable. The inch loss lasts for 2-3 months as long as you maintain your weight. My skin really feels good though. I would recommend it.

Vickie, so this is the lithotripsy? If so, good luck. I felt much worse in the days afterward but that's because I was having to pass all the little pieces that had been broken up. It was quite painful, as was the big chewed-up place on my back. However, that's been 10 years so hopefully there have been advances made in the technology. I was quite sick before it too because the stone held the infection and no antibiotic would get rid of it. Mine was "C" shaped due to sediment settling in a crevice and then breaking loose. It was just rattling around in there tearing up the inside of my kidney. One of the pieces was quite large and wouldn't pass, and so about a week later they were going to send the basket up for it if it didn't pass, but thankfully it did. I had to pee in a strainer and save the pieces for the first couple of days (nice, huh?). Anyway, good luck. I'm sure you'll do fine.

Melissa, what great help on the cover letter! I wish you much success with it! And I agree on the house; don't settle just because it's a good deal if you're going to be driving all over creation to take the future baby to MIL's house. You'll get sick of that in a hurry and then will probably want to move again.

Cripes, they're wanting me to work. I'll be back in a little bit.

Angela, those rolls are my downfall too. AND MIL wants to order a blooming onion. Of course she will eat one little section and the rest will sit there and taunt me. :lol:

Vickie, thanks. The more I think about it the more I know that I will have to work in the other town where MIL lives if we really want her to babysit for us. It will just have to be something that I do if her childcare services are what I want. Makes me wonder why I am even looking for jobs here. :dizzy:

Well I haven't made wonderful eating choices today. But it will get better. Nothing too drastic, just not the best choices.

Kathy, good to hear from you! That is so interesting about the wrap. I'm so glad that you had it done, you deserve a little pampering. Actually, you deserve a lot. And 2-3 months is a pretty long time really. Probably quite motivating in the weight loss department too.

Kathy, I've heard horror stories about the lithotripsy but I'm trying not to "claim" them. The nurse that I talked to the other day told me that people barely bruise anymore. She said some barely get a red mark on their backs. It's a water mat now instead of the submersion in the water. I'll have pain medicine (and the strainer!) to help me pass the gravel. I am NOT opposed to taking pain medicine if I hurt! If they can't break them all up I might have to have a stent to hold the big pieces in and go back for a second procedure. There are only so many "blasts" they can do per procedure. I'm hoping my guy is good and takes care of me in the first "shot".

So.....non-stretch size 8 jeans? What a marvel. Those are something that I can only dream about. I remember getting into a size 10/11 in my adult life and thought I was just about as cute as could be. Congratulations to you. Could your coworkers see the loss of inches?

I think it used to be quite a bit worse than it is now, so you're smart not to listen! I wasn't submerged at all, just on a table. It felt like a paddle hitting me in one place. I don't even think I had a bruise, but my skin was broken down. I also had a morphine IV and a prescription for home. I don't even remember the rest of the first day.

I think the inch loss is noticeable, but it's more noticeable to me with no clothes on because everything looks tighter. I might do it again next month just for fun. Meanwhile, I'm going to keep on my current plan and try to get the remaining 6-7 pounds off. I'm still hanging around at 146.

Kathy, your procedure sounds horrible. I'll be under general anesthesia so I shouldn't be aware of anything. I guess I won't be going out to breakfast afterwards?! I'm hopeful they've progressed in the last 10 years. My BIL had one a couple of years ago and said that if he found out that he had another kidney stone, he'd schedule the procedure again in a heartbeat. I'm trying to hang on to that. I'm SUCH a coward with low pain tolerance. I'm thinking my stone is causing my infection/unhappiness/discomfort so I'll be very glad to see it go.

I'm so proud of you for being (and staying) at 146. I really need to get well and get going. I'd like to get down another size before summer clothes.

hi there, chickies. it's a gorgeous day here. curtis and i went to train this am. we're going back this afternoon. i didn't sleep well last night and was exhausted. i need to rest a bit and go back and build up my confidence.

vickie, i hope you're feeling better. i wouldn't fret too much about doing housework. it'll still be there later. my feet are holding up well. i just keep wearing these old granny shoes. :lol:

melissa, i'm in challenges, too. dieting is rough sometimes, isn't it? we'll be gone all weekend. plus, i'm having problems now with weakness. my body is fighting me wanting more carbs. at least i think that's what it's telling me.

coco, my shooting today wasn't worth a hoot. curtis even talked about our cancelling the tournament this weekend. i want to go back now that i've had a good lunch and see if i can shoot better. i was wondering if that was today. i always get confused as to if it's the 2nd or 4th.

Vickie,
good luck on your procedure. You're going to feel sooooo much better when this is all over.
Frouf,
Hope your trip is great.
Sandra,
I'm retired too and am trying Flylady for housekeeping tips so I don't have to hate cleaning the house. So far I like the change in my attitude,so I'll keep up with her program. It's so funny because I've been married for 40 years and I still like to cook, but the housekeeping lately had been making me very annoyed. Changing my attitude and doing things in little bits of time has been enlightening.
Melissa, I'd love to be where you and Sandra are right now in the weight dept., but I've got to keep doing the right things. I've had way too many interruptions lately so I've gained and now I'm maintaining the gain. Not the way to go!
Coco,
How did you like the soup? It's always good to see your messages.
Kathy,
Wow, I had never heard of a wrap that would do so much good. Good for you and what a treat to wear such tiny sized pants. Weigh to go!

My WW leader had an interesting point last night. With the Super Bowl parties coming up, she said to think about what we can eat rather than what we're not going to eat. Plan it--beverages, snacks, do we need to bring something to a party that will help us tremendously? Anyway, you get the idea and sometimes I try really hard not to eat something that I know will throw off my weight loss instead of concentrating on the good foods that will allow me to lose weight. So, this weekend that's what I'll be concentrating on. I really want to see a weight loss this week.
Good luck to us all.
Judy Itry :chef:

Judy, I put a great Super Bowl party bean and guacamole dip recipe in our files. I just might make it just for myself. Thanks for the support on my procedure.

I just stopped by before cooking dinner. It's only 5:15 and I find that I'm hungry already.

But then, I've always been more hungry during TOM. Part of the curse!

Thankfully we have no interest in this year's Super Bowl so Judd isn't going anywhere. I might watch it with him (for the commercials, of course) and we'll make some snacks.

I'm not eating tonight because I'm making fried chicken for the kids. While it's very, very good, it's not what I should be eating. Judd has gone this afternoon to play golf with the AF people, and tonight they're going downtown Fort Worth. Erin's working, Shaun's going with a friend, Kate will be with her BF, so it'll just be me, the dogs and cat, and TiVo'd episodes of Judge Judy. :lol: Yippee!

Good evening all, I really haven't had much time to post in the past few days. Vacation has come to an end:( so I am back to work tomorrow night and back on track with WW. I did go to weigh in today and I actually lost a 1/2 pound. I was shocked, I really thought I would have gained. I am going to the gym in a little while to get back on track there as well. Hopefully next Thurs I will have lost more. I hope you all have a good evening.
Paula

Hey, Paula! How fast does 11 days go by, huh? I hope you had a great time off ... and congrats on that loss!!

we didn't go back to shoot today. we watched tv and napped. guess that was necessary. my hair stylist said my scalp condition (dry rash) was due to stress. i am very frustrated. seems every time i start doing well op and losing--my body goes haywire. i have been extremely fatigued and shakey lately. i am upset over this. i work very, very hard to be a good archer. if i have to backoff on losing till indoor season's over, then that's what i'm going to do. i am upset. (did i mention i'm upset?)

i normally shoot near perfect scores. today i was missing the target completely. something is wrong. okay, now to be positive. tomorrow i am going to go to the archery center and shoot a good game.

Well this is the third time I have tried to post. Both times it tells me I am not logged in. And I know I am.
So I wont write to each of you again. I did on both the other post. But do know that I am thinking of all of you.
The soup turned out pretty good.
Didnt know if I could post it here. OR do I post it somewhere else. That is if anyone wants to know how I made it

ONTARGET I am thinking of you. I am sure you will do fine this weekend. It will all work out. Just take some deep breaths and count to 3. And then aim and shoot. Will say a little prayer for you.

VICKIE Sure wish I lived close to you. I would gladly share the soup.

Well I am not going to post much. Cause I dont know if this will go through or not. Dont know what is going on. Is anyone else having trouble posting and not going through.
I hope everyone has a great night. I am Thinking of each of you. Will check in tomorrow.
coco

Coco, there's a recipe forum where you can post your soup recipe. It sounds good.

I don't know of anyone having as many problems with posting as you are. I would just suggest typing into NotePad or Word and then copying/pasting it into a post. That way if it doesn't go thru, you can keep trying. The copy and paste thing isn't hard at all so I hope you figure it out soon.

Sandra, what's up with you? If anyone ever needed to journal, sounds like you do. That way you can match up what you're eating with how you're feelilng when you eat it, as well as tracking losses and gains vs. what you ate during each. I'd give it a try if I were you. I know Core's best selling point is that you don't have to journal, but it's an important thing and I believe most people who are trying to lose need it.

thanks coco. i hope you can get your posts on without any more problems.

kathy, you're probably right. i will start journaling.

Well, I'm about to go to bed. All the chicken is fried and cooling in the fridge. Kate and BF got home from work and they're upstairs watching a movie; Shaun is sulking because he wants to go somewhere and has no way to go. I'm not exactly crying him a river in sympathy. Erin's at work until 11:00 and Judd's still hoo-hooing downtown Fort Worth with the Air Force pilots. I have no idea when he'll be here.

I like quiet nights but also I like to have someone to talk to. It gets pretty lonely being a single woman who happens to be married.

Hey everyone! I just made the switch to Core today after speaking with a few of you yesterday about possibly switching. I look forward to getting to know you guys. When I have some extra time (which seems like never :)) I will read through this message board to learn more about you guys.

Just a little bit of info about myself....I am a single mother of a beautiful, intelligent daughter who will be two at the end of March. I wouldn't trade her for the world. She means everything to me :). I am Irish Catholic and German. I have lived my entire life in Florida. I am also a full-time Industrial and Systems Engineering student at the University of Florida. I am minoring in both Business Administration and Sales Engineering. I hope to one day become the CEO of a Fortune 500 company.

Before I got pregnant I was at a "normal" weight. When I got pregnant, by my then boyfriend of two and a half years, I ate everything in site. I ate, and ate, and ate. I gained about sixty pounds. Right away I wanted to lose the weight, so I did Adkins. That was a huge mistake. My hair would fall out in clumps, (I have really thick hair, so it was hard for other people to tell, but my brush told the story) I was constipated, and very sluggish. I stopped Adkins and then gained everything back, and then some. I would lose weight by eating healty, then I would cheat and then not go back to eating right for a while. Some people are addicted to drugs, but food is my drug.

I am so disgusted with the way I look and I have finally decided to make a change, and stick with it this time. My braking point was when my friend told me, "You really are so gorgeous. You have the prettiest face of anyone I have ever known. You are so lucky that you have big, natural boobs and lips. You are the perfect height too. You should be a plus size model". My jaw dropped. I knew I gained weight, but that made it all too real for me. That was it, I had had it. How did I let myself go like this? Before I got pregnant I would have never been caught dead being overweight, let alone clinically obese.

Enough venting. As I previously stated, I cannot wait to get to know you guys. I really think talking to you guys and being accountable for my actions and getting (and giving) the support I so need is going to make this time around the last time. Thanks for listening.

Good Morning Chicks! It's 6:00 a.m. here in beautiful (but dark!) Chicagoland. I'm up because of my darned pulled muscle in my neck. I just couldn't lay down any more. I rubbed Ben Gay on myself the best I could and I've propped myself up at the keyboard!

We watched TV all last night since Jim has a lot on DVR for us. I guess you'd have to say that we are hooked on "pretty" reality TV. We watch American Idol, Dancing With the Stars and Skating With the Stars. I used to take ballroom dancing lessons early in my adult life but haven't danced in years. Jim would never take lessons but I would again in a minute but only if I could convince him to do it with me. It was also VERY expensive.

Kathy, what a bummer for you last night. I'm sure the quiet was nice but I don't know how you deal with the single/married thing. I'm WAY too old-fashioned for that. I told Jim right up front before we got married that I don't believe in separate vacations and nights out with the guys/girls. I got married late in life and want to spend my time with my husband. Rarely do we do things separately. I hope Judd got home, safe and sound, right after you posted your message.

Sandra, I use my online menu here as my journal of sorts. When I eat strictly Core foods, Core works for me. What doesn't work is when I get sloppy with my tracking of the 35 WPA's. You mentioned feeling carb deprived. I'm not following. When you are doing Core do you avoid carbs? I don't.....and haven't since the beginning. If you were eating oatmeal or Farina or Cream of Wheat at breakfast and potato/rice/pasta at dinner and maybe even some starch at lunch too, I'd think your body would feel carb happy. When I eat my whole grain carbs at two meals or more, I don't feel so likely to grab the other stuff that costs me my 35 WPA's because I'm satisifed. Maybe you're feeling bad because you are going too Atkins? I was so sad to see that you are so upset. You must have some other things going on if your stress is coming out in your scalp. I know that you are a VERY positive person, but are you maybe holding some things in that you should be dealing with? I can't believe that archery and eating healthy would ever be at opposition with each other. I've always heard that athletes think it is essential to eat healthy. I hope you figure out what's going on because I could just hear the distress in your voice.

Melissa, were you at school? I don't remember what nights you go to class.

Frouf, hope you're still having a ball. We miss you.

Senior, :welcome3: !!!! I'm glad you decided to take the plunge. We have a profile thread that we all filled out that will tell you a little bit about each of us. You are our youngest chick yet! We do have other young Moms on the board. Are you attending WW meetings? I do. I'm 49 (soon to be 50) and retired early from the Federal Government. You are SO smart to have identified your eating problems and to have begun to deal with them at such an early age. I only wish I had your wisdom. I've spent my entire life obese. I've lost 46 and have 115 left to go. But, I'm determined and know that I can eat the Core way for the rest of my life. I don't know if you cook, but we have an amazing thread of recipes at the top of our board. Some of them are extremely easy and many freeze well for multiple meals. You sound like an emotional eater as many of us are here on this board. I have used food to comfort myself all of my life. Good Luck. I attend my meetings weekly, but these women here are what keep me committed every day of the week.

Coco, have you tried the copy and paste yet? You really should practice because it would end all of your frustration. Here is a link to a website that gives a very basic tutorial of how to cut and paste. Maybe if you see it, it will be clearer than us trying to explain it to you. http://www.webmasternow.com/copyandpaste.html. Just always remember that when any text is highlighted for copying, you MUST NEVER hit return, or your whole message will disappear! You have to take your mouse and click in a white area of the message box to make the blue go away. I hope this helps. I like to get your messages and it really isn't necessary to lose them anymore if you practice the cut and paste function.

Paula, :bravo: on losing that darned 1/2 pound, especially while on vacation! Good for you.

I guess I'll go start a menu thread, although I think I'm almost the only one posting these days!

Good morning! Vickie, you're a talker this morning!

Welcome, Senior! You've found the right place -- and I know you'll love it here. We don't bite at all! Just jump right in and before long, it'll seem like you've been here forever. It's our little home away from home!

Vickie, I have no idea when Judd got home, I just know that there was a lot of door opening and dog comings and goings thru the night. By the time my alarm went off at 6 and I reached over to turn it off, I realized it was stinky in the room. Then I couldn't go back to sleep so I just got up and came on to work. Judging from the amount of stinkiness, I'd say he had a big night. As for the separate lives, I thought I had made that perfectly clear from the beginning too but after a few years, he changed and now I'm low priority. He would, of course, deny it and so I guess that means he doesn't realize (yet) that it's true. Maybe one day he'll figure it out, although I doubt it.

Frouf should be just about wrapping it up, huh? I hope she's back on tomorrow or Sunday, and I sure hope Emily behaved while she was gone. Nothing worse than coming home to problems. I suppose she was staying with big DS at their dad's?

I have to figure out what I'm eating today, so I'll be back later. Hey, maybe I'll even post my menu!! ;)

Vickie,
Thanks for the reminder to post a menu. I'll do so right now because I know it helps to put it in writing.
Senior,
Welcome and congrats on taking the time to do the right thing for yourself.
Katpo,
I don't know what to say, but here's a :hug: that Judd will see what needs to improve in your life together.
Coco,
I hope you get your computer kinks worked out because what you're going through is frustrating.
Sandra,
I hear you loud and clear. Something's going on and you'll find out what it is.
I too like oatmeal and the carbs in fruit. When I need carbs, I choose grits and also couscous when I'm really doing the right thing. I feel so much better when I do that that it is astounding to me that I don't do the right thing all the time. Stress, lack of preparing and lack of planning have done me in in the past, so this year I need to set my goal at being kinder to myself and making room for myself.
Hey, take care. You're great and positive and this will pass.
I'll have my grandkids this weekend, but I'll be back to posting again on Monday.
I'm going to check out that Super Bowl recipe that was mentioned here and wish everyone a great weekend.
Judy Itry
234.6/207/thinner into onederland :cool:

HAHAHAHAHA!!!!! I didn't realize how long my post was. Well, what the heck else did I have to do at 6:00 in the morning? You see it took me about a half hour to post my message.

I don't remember when Frouf was due back but I was wondering.

I hope Judd realizes it before it becomes a big problem for you. Could you have gone out with them if you had wanted to?

Yeah.....Jim's up. Now I can start making phone calls!

Morning Everyone
VICKIE Thanks for the web site. I will try and get into after bit. Sorry to be so dumb on this stuff. I would like to get a new computer. That may even be some of my trouble.

Well it is pretty windy here today. Was raining. Suppose to clear up. But looks like it is ready to pour again. Then tomorrow. The temp is suppose to start dropping. And we are to get some snow. Not sure how much. Hope just some flurries. Hoping the roads arent bad Sunday morn. Cause that is when I have to take hubby for the MRI.
Well I'm not going to stay on here long right now. But just wanted to check in.

ONTARGET Good luck with the shooting match. Will be thinking of you.

HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYONE
coco

Afternoon chickies,,,
Im not hiding,,down with a cold and feeling lousy. Catch up with you all later.

Vickie, thanks for the warm welcome. I am not currently going to meetings...I did WW before and I still have the material. I am probably going to rejoin because the accountability of having to go weigh in every week is a great motivator for me. Since my mother pays for all of my bills I am going to have to talk to her about writing a check for WW. My entire family is originally from Chicago (River Forest). Some of them still live there, but most moved to Florida (my mother is one of 8 children, and my father is one of 3 children, so I have over 30 cousins, 15 second cousins....etc.) It is such a beautiful place up there. You are so lucky. I am thinking about moving there when I graduate in little over a year. I am not sure I could handle the snow though. We will have to see about that :). Also, congrats on losing all of that weight so far!! How long did it take you? Thanks for telling me about the recipes and the bios, because I do cook, but obviously I haven't been cooking Core food up until this point. You also hit the nail on the head...I am an emotional eater. I hope to get that under control.

Katpo and Itryharder, thank you for welcoming me too. I can tell that this board is just what I need.

Katpo, it says in the beginning of the bios that the people who stop posting and are not active will be deleted from the list. It seems like a lot of those people no longer talk on here (by looking at their ticker and amount of posts). If you get a chance, can you please delete the people who do not talk anymore, so that I know who is going to be chatting. TIA (lol, that means Thanks In Advance.....some of you were calling me "tia" on the thread I started). My name is Sheridan, by the way.

Talk to you ladies soon.

Sheridan (so glad to have a name for you besides "Senior"!) -- welcome again. You'll really like it here, we promise.

I'm deleting a few of the posts in the bio thread, but you'll definitely be able to see who the current members are by watching who posts in these chat and menu threads. Some of the inactive members still lurk though, and so I'd hate to think we booted them out altogether!

Don't forget about the server move tonight, everybody! Don't start to panic if you can't get in for a while.

Whoa, how did I get SO behind?? Eek!

First of all, :welcome2: Sheridan! We're so glad to have you. You'll love it here, everyone is super. It's great to learn more about you. Be careful, coming here is addictive. ;)

Kathy, :hug: Why don't you just move to KY? Then you can come hang out with me. And I can eat your fried chicken. :lol:

Vickie, can I just say THANK YOU again for your help with the letter. I'm putting the finishing touches on it and your suggestions were a big help. Thanks for wondering about me. I only go to class on Monday nights. Last night I was so exhausted I napped on the couch after dinner, then cleaned house because IL's are coming over tonight for MIL's bday celebration.

Sandra, :hug: My friend! You sound so sad. You are going to figure this out gf, don't worry. I think journaling is a great idea, since you have such obvious reactions to the food that you eat. I don't think you will have to hold out on losing weight. You are on a roll and you're going to keep doing great!

I need to go finish up some work but I'll BBL. Hopefully!

Katpo, what is the server move?

Septembersgoal, thank you for the welcome. LOL....I rather be addicted to coming on here, then to be addicted to food (which I currently still am). At least when I am typing (or scrolling) that is less time for me to be eating :).

You ladies seem so nice! Well, that was pretty sexist of me, given that there may be men that are posting on here. Are there any males that come chat on here? I am going to go look at the profiles now :)

They're shutting the board down tonight to move to a new, larger server. We've been having quite a bit of additional traffic lately and it's just going to increase in the coming months due to new diet plans, the 3FC book that's due out soon, and swimsuit season right around the corner. This move will help us out tremendously but might take 24-48 hours for everyone to get back in -- mainly it will depend on everyone's individual internet provider and how quickly they update their DNS records. There's a post about it. Here's the text of the post so you don't have to go look for it.

Many of you have noticed a variety of technical problems since the beginning of January. This is due to increased traffic, sometimes as high as 2,000,000 hits per day! We love the new traffic, but our current dedicated server has had problems keeping up with us. We're moving to a more powerful server which should carry us through without any more errors.

How will this affect you? During our move, you may have problems reaching 3FC, and may even think we're gone. But don't worry, we'll be back up within a couple of days, or even hours! We'll close the forum and journals on the old server, so if you get a closed message, this means you are accessing the old server. Your internet provider must update their DNS records before going to www.3fatchicks.com will take you to the new server. Some internet providers will update their DNS within a few hours, so you'll barely miss us. Other internet providers are considerably slower and may take several days. Most of you will be back within one day. If anyone is curious about this process, this page provides a great explanation of domains and how you reach them.

When will we do this? We've ordered the new server and have several things we must do before we can make the move. We hope we will be able to move this weekend, preferably beginning after midnight Friday night.

So go check out a good diet book from the library, or buy a new exercise DVD to stay busy during the move, and we'll all come back with new energy, speed, and motivation to start the new month right. :)

I forgot to answer the question about our token male. We DO have one -- DannyB. Come to think of it, he went on a cruise over Christmas and New Years with his family and hasn't been heard from since. Uh oh!

24-48 hours!?!? It's worse than I thought! :faint:

I gotta tell you all I still feel like my body is trying to be sick. I'm still SO tired and one side of my throat hurt. Ugh! :p And now it is supposed to snow this weekend, so I may not be able to go out with my family tomorrow night. I think I'll be doing a lot of resting, that's for sure.

Going out the door!! Yippee!! :dancer:

BTW Sheridan, The Office is hilarious! :D

Melissa, feel better. And it might not take that long to get everybody back in. Keep trying tomorrow afternoon.

hi there, chickies. my mood is much much better today. thank you all for your thoughts on my carb eating. i did a lot of soul searching and have decided to eat more carbs. i was eating oatmeal most mornings and having pasta or potatoes almost every day, too. my body was still "missing" something it needed for me to be steady. someone here in town suggested i might have had a drop in blood sugar. also, i was reading up on my heart meds. a side effect can be fatigue and shakiness. a lot going on in this old bod, isn't there?

this am i waited till after we shot to take my meds. i also upped my carb intake. i shot like a champion again today. yesterday i shot like a beginner. there's a balance that my old bod has to have for everything to click right. i am not going to worry much about losing weight till after indoor season is over (louisville--mid march). after that shakiness won't matter. weightloss will be foremost.

i am going to continue to exercise daily and build up my stamina. if i lose weight--hallelujah!!--if i just maintain--what a blessing!

that may not be the best attitude, but it's the one i have now. i can't afford to jeopardize a year's training right now. i honestly don't think i'm making excuses. this is just what's going on. my priority right now is archery.

my priority after louisville--weightloss.

we have cancelled going to butte this weekend. that was my idea. my self-confidence plummeted yesterday. i am working to get it built back up. we'll probably train some this weekend here at the archery center. we only have 2 tournaments left--the NAA indoor nationals in salt lake and the NFAA indoor nationals in louisville. i am going to be ready for both.

i hope ya'll are doing well today and are being successful in everything you're doing. i haven't given up. i have just switched priorities right now.

got to go get on the treadmill. i'll talk to you later.

hugs to each of you.

Hi ya'll
Time to update, I had my weigh in last night, I lost another 3 lbs. Bringing my total up to 19.4lbs. in four weeks. I am so happy that I am doing well. I hope it stays like this for a while, makes keeping to the program so much easier.
Thanks for the continued support! It's nice to have a place to come to get horrays on my efforts! Thanks again!

Wow!! That's just absolutely awesome! Keep up the good work, and you're so right about success being a great motivator to keep going!

Katpo, what is the 3FC book going to consist of? Do you have inside info on it? Thanks for warning me about the switch.

Septembersgoal, I hope you feel better. I am so happy to hear that you love The Office as well. I never really laugh when I watch television, but during that show I am laughing the entire time. It's too bad that not that many people know what I am talking about when I mention the show. I am like their unofficial spokesperson....recruiting people to watch it.

For those of you whom have never seen "The Office" it is a show on Thursday nights at 9:30p on NBC. I guarantee if you watch it once you will get addicted, like I did, and have to watch it every week. You will then come back on here to thank me. YWIA = you're welcome in advance :). LOL.

Amomoftwo, congrats on the weight loss!

Ontarget, I may have missed something here, but why can't you eat right while doing archery?

I was thinking maybe we can make a Core chatroom on Yahoo! and we can go in there to talk to eachother until this site comes back on. What do you guys think??

senior, eating right isn't the problem. i need more carbs than i was getting. i just have to be more careful to get in enough.

Evening Everyone
Just thought I would check in for a few. Not much happening here.
Didnt get into too much today. Eating was so-so.

UFSENIORGIRL WELCOME The group here is really great. They give you alot of support and advice. I know they have really helped me.

ONTARGET Glad you done better today. Am thinking of you.

Wont stay on here long. Didnt know what time they are doing that server thing. But just wanted to check in. I am thinking of all of you. I probably wont be on here in the morn. Got some running around to do in the morn. Not sure how long it will take.
So everyone have a great weekend.
coco

Sandra, oh, okay. I thought you were talking about not following the diet because archery is more important. Thanks for clearing that up.

Coco, thanks for welcoming me here. Gosh, you guys are all way too nice :).

Does anyone know what time zone the midnight is refering to? My guess is Eastern. LOL....you guys probably won't even see this before midnight anyways :). See you guys in a couple days, hopefully sooner.

Good Morning Chicks! Welcome Home. We're back in business!

Sandra, I'm so glad you've figured out the problem! I know how passionate you are about your archery.

Melissa, I hope you're feeling better this morning.

Kath, I hope you didn't go to work. Sunday's were always pajamas days for me.

Patti, I hope you feel better soon. There is nothing worse than feeling sick.

Sheridan, I love Chicago and have lived here all my life. I don't even give the snow a second thought. I need the change of seasons. I also need my WW meetings. I've also proved (on one the millionth times I've joined and quit WW) that I need the accountability of my weekly meetings. But these ladies, and coming here, are what keep me going. No sniping or meaness here, just good old-fashioned positive support and motivation. BTW, my husband watches the Office and has been watching it since the beginning. I don't watch it though because it isn't my sense of humor. I guess I don't think it's funny because I lived office life for 30 years and I know some of that stuff happens! Jim laughs out loud at it too. I'm more a Boston Legal and Grey's Anatomy girl.

Sarah, Congratulations on your weight loss! At this rate, you'll catch up to me in no time.

I'm up early again. I just cannot lay down for more than 6 hours with this darn pulled muscle in my neck. I've tried everything and stuff works for a little bit but nothing is making it go away. I'm guessing if it's stress it's not going to go away until after Tuesday. Tylenol really does nothing.

I'm supposed to be cooking dinner tonight. Thankfully, Jim is the type to help so I should be ok. It's time to see if this will post ok. I think I'll start a menu thread too.

Wow....the board seems slow. They must not be done with all their work yet.

Frouf, are you home yet?

Vickie, I made it too!!! LOL. I don't blame you for not liking The Office in that case. Obviously if you delt with those situations for 30 years you would not find it funny. I, on the other hand, have only worked at Publix (like Krogers) in the front office, and haven't had my "real" job yet. Jim seems to have my same sense of humor, more like "guy humor". I have two brothers, was in advanced math and science classes, and now in engineering, so I have been around mostly guys my entire life, and their humor has rubbed off onto me. I too LOVE Boston Legal and Grey's Anatomy (and of course CSI).

Morning, everybody! What a relief to be back!!

I probably won't go to work because the one guy I was going to be seeing today was only going to be there between 7 and 10. By the time I could get there it would be 9, so no need. It'll wait until tomorrow. I think we have something like two more weeks to get all fixes in for the final build that gets sold off. So I'll probably just sit around and do laundry and get ready for the work week.

Here's what happens when you don't drink water and don't pay attention to what you eat or drink or do ... this morning the scale said 150.6. No way in **** is that acceptable, so today is start-over day. Geez, I just can't seem to make myself understand that I can't let up for a minute! I have to maintain even the slightest loss for a least a month so that it "sets" before I cheat just a little. Otherwise I get the wild fluctuations.

And I KNOW this!! So what's my stinkin' problem? :dunno:

Where's our Froufy????

Kathy, I know how you feel. I'm in the same place. My weight is probably going to be up again tomorrow. I know I've been eating too much food although it's been primarily Core food. I've just got that stress eating thing going. I'm hoping I can get back on the whole program soon. And, sitting home and doing laundry on Sunday is a good thing. You need to rest a bit. I've been having a problem with my water lately too. I'm getting my 8 eight ounce glasses in but it's been a real struggle.

Jim just went to get me a Subway tuna sandwhich with black olives and onions on wheat bread. I've been craving it for at least a week and finally gave into it today. What can I say? I'm sure I'm out of points and it's made with light mayo here. It's literally the best that I can be today.

I'll be back later since I hear that Jim is home. The dog will be over me for the tuna. She loves it as does the cat.

Hey everyone! I thought that I would have pages and pages to catch up on. But looks like I'm one of the first to be back!
I'm still feeling cruddy. Now it is starting to feel like I have pins stuck in my throat. Not fun. I actually wish I would go ahead and just be full-blown sick instead of just feeling "cruddy." I just want to get the impending over with.
We went to church this morning through the ice and snow and are now resting. Well, DH is studying, and I'm resting. I need to read some more for class tomorrow, but other than that and some laundry, there's not much in the works for me today. If I feel up to it I might gazelle or do some belly dancing, but it is doubtful. I'm just so tired.
We watched A Walk to Remember today. We had DVR'd it earlier. I had never seen it. Daggonit did it ever make me cry. It is a good flick.

Kathy, sorry to hear that the scale is up again. You know it is just temporary though. You've been doing really well lately. Better than me, that's for sure.

Vickie, your sandwich doesn't sound bad at all. We actually went to subway too, I had the roasted chicken breast. Not great but not McDonald's either! ;)

Hope everyone is doing well and that we get everyone back in the loop today.

And I KNOW this!! So what's my stinkin' problem? :dunno:



It's the same problem a lot of us have. At least I know I do. I've been so frustrated with myself lately. I know what I should do and don't do it. There's always some excuse, some special occasion, whatever. But I want to be healthy, I guess I just have to keep reminding myself.

I know it's temporary but it's really annoying, isn't is? Today I'm just drinking tons of water and getting ready to start back fresh in the morning. I might have a salad for dinner tonight, but that'll be it.

I hope you feel better soon!

The sandwhich was GREAT! I hate when I enjoy a non-Core item alot because I keep trying to convince myself that I don't eat that way anymore.

But you're right, Melissa, it is alot better than McDonald's and what I used to eat. I REALLY hope you don't progress to feeling horrible.

I'm working on our taxes. We owe almost $900. That makes me sick. We'll be upping our withholdings again. I don't mind not getting a refund but I don't want to write a check that big.

I'm going to keep track of our medical for this year. I created Excel spreadsheets for each of the Turbotax medical categories. I'll input the information as we pay it and then I'll have the totals ready at the end of the year. We might actually be able to claim in next year. Especially since you claim it in the year you pay it. All of my fall tests are just now coming due for payment. You can even claim mileage back and forth to medicial appointments and tests. Jim thinks I'm nuts for bothering but I enjoy doing that kind of stuff. It distracts me and it might pay off for us.

Well, back to work!

I know I should type this in the "core recipes" section, but I figured more of you guys would look here (and it is so last minute). What do you plan on eating during the superbowl?

hi, chickies. it's soooo good to be back here. vickie and melissa, thank you again for your words of support. you don't know how much i appreciate you and all the others here at 3fc. we're quite a flock of chickies, aren't we?

melissa, i hope this post finds you feeling better. i am worried about you. you've had a rough winter with so much crud. do you think it could be caused by all the stress you've been under?

kathy, i am proud of you for chugging that water. you are very smart to keep everything under control.

vickie, your subway sand sounded good. i'm glad you enjoyed it. i have only lived in montana since 97 but i love the snow, too. curtis and i are talking about building a snowman. we got a dusting last night but it isn't enough. frosty will have to wait.

coco, it's good to see you here. i hope you're having a good day.

frouf and saundra, i miss you lucky travelers!


sheridan, curtis watches "the office", too.

Saundra should be back by now! She'd better check in soon!!

Judd decided he wanted real superbowl food instead of veggie chili, so we're ordering pizza and wings. I just ate some rotisserie chicken and am drinking a diet A&W now. I doubt I'll have any pizza but didn't want to be a party pooper so I agreed to it.

Erin is at work but Kate has gone to a party. She made dip and cut up carrots, and made a crockpot full of little smokies in BBQ sauce. Oh to be 120 pounds and 5'8" !! I hope the little toot has fun. Not sure where Shaun is but I'm assuming he's upstairs. Haven't seen him today.

kathy, thank you for the update on saundra. i was wondering when she'd be back. sounds like a lot of super bowl festivities going on your way. are you and judd watching the game together alone? curtis and i are. the grands were here till about an hour ago. we just got back from taking them home. i may pop some corn for the game--not sure yet. we like both teams all right and don't have any particular reason to root for one over the other cept that the steelers have been around a longer time. (and we've been around a long time, too, so we have that in common.) :lol: seattle is much closer to missoula, though. oh, well. guess it doesn't matter to us much who wins. hope to see some good commercials.

We're watching it together alone separately, i.e. we're both watching it, have no company over, and he'll be in the family room and me in the bedroom. :lol: How's that for togetherness? I'm just sad that there's no EMHO or Desperate Housewives, but at least Grey's Anatomy is on.

All I've done today is take a bath, wash one load of clothes and one load of dishes, cook sausage and some boiled eggs for next week. Talk about a total lazy butt!

Whew! I had to go investigate to see when Saundra's going to be back and found this:

Got the tickets and found out that we fly out at 7:20 am on the 21st and don't leave Mexico until 11:30 on February 4th. We wind up with almost one extra day. We don't get into Ottawa until 4:00 am on Sunday morning, but Adam (ds) said he will pick us up...

So I'm hoping tonight or tomorrow, she'll be back on and we can get the full trip report!

Hey Chicks! I'm cooking dinner and hopped on while the potatoes boil.

Sheridan, I posted my goodies in my menu for today. I'll be having edamame. Yum Yum Yum Yum Yum.....great tasting and veggies to boot!

Jim is watching the game now but when I go into the FR and sit down we'll watch something else. We do like the commercials though. I'd let him watch the whole thing if he wants. I'm not a big football fan unless the Bears are in it. They aren't....are they?! Ha Ha Ha.....

Melissa, how are you feeling? I hope you napped. Sleep is good for the soul. I almost dozed before dinner but I was sitting up (can't lay down) and my darn head kept snapping and hurting my neck. This stinks. Tuesday needs to come so I can get some good pain medication or take some ibuprofen!

We have 2 Superbowl squares and are hoping to win. Our numbers aren't that good though. It would be nice to have a nice down payment on the TV/entertainment center purchase.

Gotta go update my menu and tend to my dinner!

Sandra, we love the commericials too. I thought about popcorn but I'm weighing in tommorow. I know it's going to be another gain but I just can't help it. At least I'm overeating healthy food at the moment.

Ok Chicks....what's up? Is there no interest in a menu thread anymore? Hmmmmmmmm? I may keep it up anyway since it does help me to be accountable.

I like reading what everybody else eats, so don't stop! Frouf will post hers too, and probably Saundra, and Angela from time to time.

Hello everybody, sorry I have been MIA since Thursday. Would you believe I ended up in the hospital Friday night (and I not as the nurse at work but as a patient). When I got up Friday I was having chest pain, back pain and my left arm hurt and was numb. Craig called my sister(physician) and finally convinced me to go. Of course I was admitted, put on a heart monitor, had multiple tests done and finally got to come home this evening. The doctor isn't really sure what was wrong but told me to follow up with my regular doctor. All the tests were OK so they don't think it was cardiac. I think I need my meds adjusted. Since I have lost alomost 25 pounds I think I am on to much blood pressure medicine. My blood pressure was really low in the hosptial. The doc there wants my regular MD to adjust the meds so I guess I will have to call tomorrow and make an appt. Anyway, I hope you are all feeling better and had a good weekend. I am going to sign off and go to bed early. I am really tired.
Oh, I almost forgot, welcome Sheridan, this is a great group. You will get much support here. Everyone is wonderful.
Paula

Paula, how SCARY for you! I hope you're feeling better now. Who knew you could get those kinds of symptoms with low blood pressure. I didn't know that 25 pounds could make a difference in blood pressure. I bought myself a blood pressure monitor but I haven't used it in the last couple of weeks. I'm sure my pressure is up and I don't want to scare myself.

Jim wants to watch the game and I'm bored. Maybe I'll play cards for a while and then go shower.

Can it really be Monday tomorrow already?

Yes it can. Sigh ... already.

Hi everyone. I hope everyone is doing ok. Just thought I would get on for a few.
Not much happening here. It is windy, cold and snowing some.
I hope everyone has had a great weekend.

NURSEINNC Hope you are feeling better. I am sure you were scared. Will be thinking of you. And keeping you in my prayers.

ONTARGET Hope you had a good day. I bet you had a good time with the grands.

Well I am going to get off here. May go watch some of the game. I'm hoping the STEELERS win.
So everyone have a great night.
coco

Coco, how's it going with your program? Is DH feeling well?

Kathy, is your office back to normal next week or is the Air Force still there?

kathy, i'm doing laundry while we watch the game. we're real party animals, aren't we?

vickie, i know what you mean about not eating popcorn the night before wi. i wouldn't do that either. i'm proud of you for doing so well on core. did you see the diet pepsi commercial where the can was in a movie with jackie chan? it was hilarious!!

i read the menu thread, too. i don't know if i'm going to post on it for awhile, though. i am journaling, though.

paula, that is scarey. i am so glad you weren't having cardiac problems. i'll bet you're right about the meds needing adjusting.

I found a recipe tonight for cola pork chops. I'll be trying that since I normally dry them out so badly when I cook them.

Sandra, we're party animals too!

vickie, i think i've made a cola chicken. i have! it called for diet coke and ketchup. have you ever made that?

curtis is holding the remote. we're bouncing back and forth between super bowl and gunsmoke. :lol:

Oooh, Gunsmoke! You are a REAL party animal, not just a wannabe like me! I'm playing games on Gamesville while watching the game (commercials), blowdrying and straightening my hair, and folding clothes.

All Air Force people are gone, thank goodness. They'll be back first week of March and then we have people going there for some testing. I have to get cracking and have all my stuff done by then that they're taking with them.

Paula, that is scary! I'm glad on one hand that they didn't find anything, but sometimes you just want a diagnosis ... ANY diagnosis ... so they can fix it! I hope your regular doctor can get you in quickly and get things adjusted.

I just had to put the pizza away in the fridge and there was one little piece rattling around in a big ol' box. What to do, what to do? Oh, I know! Eat it! :lol: So I did.

Tomorrow morning is "get serious" time.

Jim and I LOVE Cola chicken! It sounds absolutely disgusting but it's truly yummy. I use the recipe that calls for worchestire (sp?), dash of cayenne, and I also add garlic to the ketchup and soda. You have to be patient and let it cook down a while so that the sauce gets thick. It's worth the wait. I serve it with Angela's oven fries. We feel so decadent! I probably serve it at least twice a month.

Kath, pizza has been calling my name lately also. I'm glad there's not "rattling" around in my house.

Night Chicks. I'm going to shower and sit on the couch with Honey Lamb since the game is almost over.

Talk to you all in the morning.

Hey you guys, it's great to see everybody back here today.

Kathy, I hope that you are relaxing while doing all of that! Glad to know where Saundra is as well. She had a nice long trip! And hey, only one piece of pizza isn't too bad. I wouldn't have been able to stop.

Vickie, thanks for asking, I did nap on and off today. Did you post that pork chop cola recipe? I LOVE the cola chicken but don't fix it very often because it takes so long. When I get home from work I want something fast. I always serve it with baked potatos and sop up the juice. :) Sorry to hear that you have to pay so much on your taxes. It just seems ridiculous doesn't it?

Sandra, I was concerned about you. Too bad Montana is so far away. I was watching "Sell this House" today and it was in Montana. So beautiful! When are you coming to KY again? I remember it was around DH's bday.

Paula, I'm so sorry to hear that you have been experiencing medical problems too. It's going around I think. I hope that they can figure something out quickly!

I am feeling so cruddy tonight and trying to decide whether or not to go to the doctor tomorrow. This ALWAYS happens to me: either I go too early, and they won't give me anything, or I go too late and I am super sick. I can never win. I'm a bad judge of illness I think. :) But my throat feels like it has pins in it and it is starting to feel like it's going into my ear. I don't know whether to go or wait another day. I guess I'll wait and see what I feel like in the morning.

Well I suppose I'm off for the evening. Going to bed asap. Night. :yawn:

Oh, Vickie, I meant to say please don't stop with the menu thread. I haven't been posting because I haven't been core (or anything for that matter) lately. But it is encouraging to read everyone else's menus, and when I get myself back on the wagon (tomorrow? :crossed: ) then I will be posting again. It was my only form of journaling.

Melissa, hopefully by morning you'll feel either lots better or lots worse, and will be able to determine whether a trip to the doctor would help. Zicam is some good stuff if you think it's early in the cold and they won't give you anything else.

I'm going to fold one more load of clothes and get ready to watch Grey's Anatomy.

kathy, pizza often calls my name, too. the only ones we have in the house right now are those 3 pt ff ones. hmmmmmmmm? maybe tomorrow night. i have been folding clothes, too. i have one load on the loveseat waiting and one in the dryer. it never ends, does it?

vickie, your cola chicken sounds good. did you see that pepsi commercial where the diet coke can got squished?

melissa, i hope you're feeling better in the am. if not, go to the doctor and get some help. we're flying to louisville march 16 and will be there through the weekend. i think you mentioned earlier it was around aaron's birthday. curtis was very depressed today. i was afraid he'd put our house up for sale. the man gets moody. he probably needs something for depression. he's in pain all the time due to his shoulders. i don't know how he deals with it.

Geez, Sandra, put your house up for sale and move where? Would he feel better living somewhere else? Is it the weather? Poor guy, I wonder why they can't give him something for his pain.

Speaking of joints and such, my dad is having his other knee replaced next week. He had one done 3-4 years ago. I guess I'll go over to Tyler the Saturday after the surgery, which is on the 17th.

Now I'm really getting off of here. See you in the morning!

Morning Everyone
YEAH STEELERS!!
Well not much happening here yet. Snowing some. Nothing major. Just enough to make the roads a little bit touchy.
And I have to go down the road here in a little bit. Not far. But on this road it is one of the last ones to be treated. I hope it isnt bad later on today. Tonight is my weigh in night.
Well I hear the guys so better go get their breakfast. So everyone have a great day.
I am thinking of all of you.
coco

Oh sorry. Forgot. Someone sent me a card from this site. But it wont let me get it. Says the card is old. Or the number is wrong. Cause I have tried both ways to get it. The one were you click on the site address with the number already. And then I tried it myself. And it was just sent to me Saturday eve. Cause I sent one. And they got it. Any ideas how to get it.
coco

Good morning, all! I'm up and at'em already at work (actually been here for quite a while). I don't think I slept very well so it was fairly easy to get up since I was just lying there anyway.

Coco, don't know what to tell you. The link should take you to the card. I think you have some real issues with either your computer or internet browser.

It's quiet here for now because nobody's here yet. I have a few phone calls to make though; apparently I left my debit card at the nail place Saturday afternoon. Oops! I hope they have it. Kate had a good time at her party and I enjoyed my evening too. It was nice and peaceful.

Better get busy. BBL.

Good Morning Chicks! I slept until 7:15 and so far my neck isn't quite as sore as it has been. I'm still babying it, though, because I could tell that it I move the wrong way it'll will pop again.

I'm sitting here feeling very sad. I'm supposed to go to WW. I NEED to go to WW today. I'm sure that I'm up another 3 pounds according to my scale. I still have TOM but I don't think that's it. I've been eating too much Core food out of stress. I need to just break the eating cycle here and I need to go weigh in. There.....now the question is have I convinced myself?

Melissa, I didn't post the pork chop recipe but I will later today. I usually don't post them until after I try them and they're good. I'm glad you napped. Since you didn't feel any better from resting, and, in fact, feel worse, I'd go to the Doctor this morning if I were you. It sounds like your crud might be turning into something worse.

Sandra, poor Curtis! Of course he's depressed. Who wouldn't be depressed with constant pain? I get depressed with just chronic discomfort. Unless you've had that constant unrelenting bad feeling, it's hard to understand. He probably needs something for the pain AND depression. Can he have any more surgeries? Is the cold weather making it worse for him? I hope you both figure it out together.

Coco, congratulations on your Steelers! It wasn't me who sent the card. I don't have anyone's email addresses from here. How's DH?

Kath, did you get your laundry done? I didn't get to see Grey's Anatomy but it's on DVR.

Well, time for me to go make a menu thread. It's getting time for me to make my decision on whether or not to go to WW. I guess I should go. I still gained the weight whether or not I actually go and get on the scale. I might as well go. Maybe something will help me in the meeting.

Hey gals--I went to work for about 1 1/2 hours but my throat just got worse and worse. So I'm home now and going to the doctor in about half an hour. I'll let you all know how it goes. I've basically decided I have strep or just a viral infection for which they can do nothing. It sounds awful, but I hope it's strep.
I'll BBL to chat. I hope everyone's around, because I'll be lonely. :)

Melissa, I'm sorry you're worse but I'm very happy that you came home AND that your Doctor is fitting you in today. You must be there now. I hope you get some drugs that make you well again.

I gained another 2.6 for a total of 5.8 in the last two weeks. This HAS to stop. TOM is still hanging around a bit but I don't think it's what caused the gain. I am disgusted and very sad.

Talk to you all later.

kathy, we have spent a lot of time in hawaii. didn't seem to make too much difference for his pain. right now we're planning to stay in montana. i can see us moving some day, though. the cold does aggrivate his aches. he does a good job dealing with the pain most of the time. (a lot better than i would) i wish your dad the best of success with his knee replacement.

vickie, curtis has been told he's going to have to have his knees replaced some day, too. we're postponing it as long as possible. we thought for awhile he was going to have one done the same year he had both shoulders replaced, but that didn't happen. most of the time his outlook is good. he says he used to be able to 10,000 things and now he can still do 9,000. he has hydrocodone that he takes when the pain gets too intense. he tries not to take it very often.

coco, ;) ;) ;) for a good wi.

vickie, ;) ;) ;) for a good wi for you, too. i hope you go to wi. you're a success whatever you decide.

melissa, i'm glad you're taking time to take care of yourself. let us know what you find out.

we're heading to train in a few minutes. our next tournament is one of two national championships. it's march 11-12. the other one (kentucky!!) is the following week. season will soon end.

have a magnificent monday, everyone!!

vickie, you must have posted while i was typing. i mean it--you are a success! just think how well you're doing and what eating changes you're made part of your life.

Happy Monday everyone! :) I've gotten a lot done already this morning. I did the dishes, a load of laundry, vacuumed the entire main floor, mopped the back entry, started supper in the crock pot, and did the taxes! :cheer: Super-Woman! :cheer: Ha ha. There's something about Monday that recharges me.

It's turned colder here again, although I shouldn't be too surprised, as it IS February in Iowa. But it's sunny, which I love. I can take cold as long as it's not cold AND grey.

I'm starting to look forward to summertime though, when I can have more time at home with all the girls. We really enjoy our summers... we do all our jobs in the morning, and then go do something fun later in the day. Plus I get to hang my laundry out on my clothesline. :) It's just amazing how much time school drop-off and pick-up can carve from your day, and the girls don't even have after school activities yet.

Tomorrow evening is kindergarten registration for dd #2! Yowza. Don't know what I'm going to do with myself - next year I'll only have one little girl at home with me, and even then, she'll be at preschool two mornings a week.

Time to make lunch, speaking of the little ones...

Later,
Angela

Good afternoon ladies!

I did go to the doctor, and I don't have strep. I really didn't think I did, but was getting concerned since it wasn't getting better. She did give me a Z-Pack though since I have had a sore throat for about 5 days now. Hopefully it will help. I did some grocery shopping while waiting for my prescription, come home famished and ate way too much of a non-core meal :( and now I plan on laying on the couch until I leave for class. I'm hoping the meds kick in soon, although z-packs usually seem to take some time. Oh well, I'm just glad that she gave me something.

Vickie, :hug: You are still my inspiration. If I were in your situation I would have gained everything back. I just have a sore throat and I'm feeling sorry for myself. You are still really doing great. And tomorrow's the big day, maybe you will finally get some relief!

Kathy, have you found your debit card yet? That's pretty scary!

Sandra, I'm sorry to hear that Curtis has to live with so much pain. It's amazing how active you all are with his condition. How are you doing op? You know we have to keep up. ;)

Angela, you go super woman! I wouldn't have a clue what to do with our tax stuff. You know you really make me want to be a stay at home mom (I mean, I already want to be). Reading about your experiences makes it more enticing, it sounds like you all really have fun.

Well DH took the laptop to class with him. I'm using the computer in the study, which isn't very comfy. I'm headed for the couch. Have a great day all. I'll check back a little later.

Debit card was at the nail place; they called me back this morning after I left a message. I've gone there for years and they know me so I'm not worried. I'll go pick it up after work.

I have the rest of the day to hammer down some sort of plan. I've snacked all day long, seems like -- although it was "good" snacks like rice cakes and Light Ruffles and natural peanut butter. I didn't eat my lunch though. I'm really getting a little ticked off at myself, although the scale was down slightly this morning. I knew that yesterday's 150 was some sort of freakishly evil fluke.

Melissa, best news of all! You don't have strep but you got drugs. You'll be feeling better in no time. I can't take that zithromax stuff. The cure was worse than the ailment for me as far as that stuff goes! Thanks for the hugs. I'm really trying to keep myself distracted today. I hope by this time tomorrow there is nothing but happiness. My friends at WW have all promised to hold good thoughts and pray for me. I know that will make all the difference in the world. I hope you get some great replenishing rest before school.

Angela, aren't you impressive! Our taxes are done too but I'm not sending it in for a while since we have to pay. How exciting for you that you'll actually have some Angela time next year. Think of all the exercise you'll be able to get in during the day. It turned really nipper here today too. But, as in Iowa, it is beautiful and sunny. I'm with you. If it has to be cold, I at least like it to be blue skies and sunny.

Sandra, I hope you're enjoying your practice. I hope your new carb regime helps because I know how important your archery is to you.

Well, I'm off to make a few phone calls. Then, I'm going to lay on the couch and watch TV with Honey Lamb. I've no idea what's for dinner here tonight. My favorite Core Italian restaurant is closed on Monday's during the winter. I'm torn between eating light or having a steak. So far, the steak is winning!

I'll be back later.

Great news, Kath, about your card AND your weight. This is all so darn hard.

Hi chickie chicks!

I can't believe I get home and can't post - can you only imagine how frustrating that was!!!

I am NOT HAPPY to be home - okay I missed everyone but was kinda getting used to being waited on hand and foot - yes being served 4 course meals by my waiter Vinoo, having my water glass refilled constantly with fresh lemon slices provided by assitant Benito, and did I mention the decaf cappuccino that magically appeared each night after dinner? Oh yes and I can't forget Duncan my room steward (and his able assistant Claudio) who cleaned our cabin twice daily - leaving chocolates on our pillows each night along with some unusual towel creature that he made for us (little ds was always so excited to go back to the room to see the latest creation).

I dare not get on the scale - but I know I did overindulge and well what can I say - it all tasted and looked so good. It will be VERY HARD to get back on track this week and to start eating like a normal person again!

The weather was amazing (except for last night on way home to Miami - lots of rain and wind and rocking) but nothing too troublesome. We had a lovely time on the beach in Majahual, Mexico, did an amazing submarine ride (yes you heard me - 100 feet down in the coral reefs where we saw 2 baby sharks, various brightly colored fish and a great old sea turtle swimming about) in Grand Cayman. In Ocho Rios Jamaica we had hired a private guide and she was great - picked us up in her air conditioned minivan - took us to Dunns River falls, where we cavorted on the beach and walked along the falls, then off to the Coyahibe gardens for a tour (with a short stop to visit the local 'fire eater') - then to another beach, a bit of shopping (for t-shirts and jamaican coffee), and back to the ship.

The week went oh so quickly and I was so sad to pack up and head home - how depressing. Kids were okay - nothing major bad at home ( or at least we haven't discovered it yet? ha ha ha). Did find two cartons of ice cream in the fridge instead of the freezer?? a bit of a mess in the kitchen - but nothing horrendous.

We have already unpacked - and laundry has been started - I can't believe I have to go to work tomorrow - what a bummer! Dh and I are both pretty tired (woken up by debarkation announcements starting at 6:45 am) and lots of lines and crowds at the airport. And yes there is snow on the ground and more coming tomorrow - I can't imagine why we would choose to live here instead of in the warm caribbean sunshine??

Hope all of you are doing well. Leeann - so sorry to hear about your nephew - how difficult for your brother and family. Kathy - that wrap sounds amazing - and you are doing so well!

Welcome Sheridan - good luck to you! (My brother and sil live in Gainesville!)

Vickie - good luck with your upcoming procedure - I'm sure it will go better than expected....and as for WI - just a temporary number - remember that! and keep on going!

Sandra - eat those carbs and shoot those arrows girl - we know you can do it!

Melissa - location, location, location - need I say more? Happy house and job hunting! sorry to hear you are not felling well - hope the meds help!

Coco - hope your dh's tests show good news only!

I must now 'save' this so I can post it as soon as I can access the boards! ...and of course the dryer is calling!

Later

Frouf

P.S. Today's post: ya ya ya I'm back home now after a very exhausting day at an all day staff meeting - blah blah blah - and wouldn't you know it - food everywhere - muffins, croissants, fruit, coffee/tea for breakfast; big buffet lunch and then cookies and pastries in the afternoon - let's just say I was still in cruise mode and ate way too much - and scale is up 5 lbs since pre-cruise - and did I mention it is now officially PMS week? What more could a girl ask for?

I managed to get a few groceries on the way home - but I am so tired and I can't even imagine cooking let alone eating dinner! It will take superb motivation on my part to get back on track - will try and pack lots of heatlhy snacks for work tomorrow and try to stick to core as much as possible.

DD is dancing tonight and I am already in my jammy pants so may try to convince dh to drive her?

frouf:dizzy:

Frouf!!!!! Welcome Home. We missed you and completely understand why you are not happy to be there/here! Your trip sounds incredible. I hope it turned into a second honeymoon for you and DH. It sounds like DS may become a veteran travellor like his Mama!

I'm ok for now. I need to get off so Jim and I can decide where to go for dinner and what to eat.

Oooh, our Frouf! Welcome back, sweet girlfriend! I think all future vacation passes have been cancelled for you because we missed you too much!! It sounds like you had a fabulous time though and I'm SOOO glad!! Hey, does THIS look familiar??? :lol:

http://pic14.picturetrail.com/VOL564/498963/8425573/113422649.jpg

Now, for me. Yes, I sit here enjoying a beer. You heard me. This is my "drink while I think" time of day. I'm ticked at Shaun ... he convinced Erin to take him up to that bar hangout. I'm ticked at Erin ... she took him, then had the nerve to get pissy with me when I mentioned that I thought she had class tonight. I'm ticked at Kate ... who is here with Devan, the boyfriend, who I'm also ticked at. I'm ticked at Judd because I walked in and there were socks in front of the recliner, and two Pibb Zero cans on the end table where *I* wanted to put my beer. I'm ticked at Bindy because she won't stop barking outside and I'm ticked at Zuki because he pooped on the floor. I'm ticked at my office because they've blocked yahoo mail at work. Like we're looking at freakin' PORN or something! Geezo, it's just EMAIL!

And now ... big deep breaths. Hopefully the rest of the evening will be uneventful. Oh and did I mention I'm ticked?

I made turkey veggie chili for Judd to have tonight; the rest can find their own food. I'm not eating though since I had my lunch sorta late.

Kath, with as pissed as you are I'm hoping you'll be able to stop at one beer! When I was still working, I couldn't get onto the 3FC site. They had any site blocked that had the word "chicks"! I guess that was their way of blocking porn! If they only knew. Keep taking those deep breaths. They always help me.

I'm home from dinner which was primarily Core. I did good. I'll have a hot cup of tea and a Nature's Oven oatmeal raisin cookie about 8:00. We'll be watching TV and relaxing. Well, Jim will be relaxing. I need to drink 16 more ounces of water as I was told to be very hydrated for tomorrow.

I'm fairly certain that I won't be back until after I'm feeling better from my procedure. I'll be up at 4:45 (I'm not used to that anymore!). It would make me feel very happy if you all shoot a "hang in there Vick" up into the sky at about 7:30 a.m. CST tomorrow. It makes me feel good to think that I have lots of good luck vibes out there in the world! I'm very relieved to get this over with. I'm sure everything will go fine and then I can get back to my life.

Light and love to you all!

You got it -- 7:30 sharp tomorrow morning there will be a huge cloud of blessings going up for you! :hug: It'll be okay, I'm sure!

It smells really good in here. I'm making my list of food that I need to have on hand in order to forward; will have to stop at the store in the morning for reinforcements that I don't have, like FF cottage cheese for my snacks. Might as well just give in and do a few Core days and then I'll see how that goes. At least for now, I know I have turkey veggie chili for dinner tomorrow night. Thank goodness all of the SF recipes are also Core.

angela, that is going to be a big adjustment for you next year when dd #2 begins school. is her kindergarten half day or whole day? i'm anxious for summer, too, so i can read of your adventures. you and the girls have a lot of fun together and do the neatest things.

melissa, i'm doing all right opwise--today that is. this weekend was the pits eatingwise. i'm back on track now and am feeling better about myself. i know it's awful to judge myself using how i eat as criteria. i just can't help it. i'm glad you don't have strep. sure do hope you get to feeling better soon.

kathy, i'm glad you got your card back. i'd have been panicky. night before last i woke up several times reciting my visa card number. weird, eh? i don't know what was up with that.

vickie, thank you for understanding about my need for carbs. i'm eating mainly core but am counting the points. i'm having between 24-30 per day (that started today). i shot 298 with 39 x's today. i'm back on track. we'll have league tomorrow night. one thing i do while shooting (a round takes a couple of hours or so) is i eat a granola bar about half way through. also, sometimes if i'm nervous, i eat a granola bar to help me settle down. our tournaments will be here about this time next month. i'm feeling good about my shooting again. (thank goodness. last week i went into a panic.) steak for dinner sounds yummy. i had lo core potato soup. i did have a piece of bread with it, though. tonight i'll prob have popcorn if i get hungry. right now i'm still full.

frouf, my life is complete!!!!!!!!! you're back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i have missed you soooo much. sounds like you had a fantastic voyage. (sounds like a movie title, doesn't it?) i have been to jamaica and climbed the dunns river falls. your post brought back memories. one of the main memories i have of our ai in jamaica was these rum drinks that tasted like banana milkshakes. need i say "too many"? they were awesome! i haven't found any like them anywhere else.

frouf, 5 pounds is amazing. i can't even guess how much i'd have gained but i know it would prob be in double digits.

kathy, i'd be ticked, too. in fact, i'm proud of you for being ticked.

vickie, i am definitely shooting up signs for you. i'll do it now cuz i won't be up tomorrow till you're probably finished. HANG IN THERE, VICK!!!!:balloons:

Welcome Back Fouf!!!
Hang in there Vick!! ((hugss))
still under the weather here but once Im ok Ill be back posting again....dont give up on the menus Vikie,,,Ive only been eating toast and soup this week so I have posted.....
waving to everyone else.......!!

Wow, Patti -- eating only soup and toast should at least give you a loss of some sort, huh? I hope you feel better soon!

Oh kathy - enjoy the beer and hope it helps to alleviate the "pissiness" of your mood, however, given what you have described you have every reason to be ticked off - I would be too!

...and that little fella sure looks familiar (I am now making dh download all our pics onto disk so I can share some as well).

I keep reminiscing about the cruise - like tonight I know is formal night - and everyone is having lovely drinks (lime daiquiries, whiskey sours, manhattans, etc) in the Adriatic Lounge - all dressed up nice and sparkly - and little hot appetizers are being circulated - and everyone gets to see the captain and officers - and then off to a lovely dinner (lobster tails!)....sigh.....

Patti - sorry you are not feeling well - hope the toast and soup helps!

Sandra - I am so glad you shooting is back up to speed - and the falls were so gorgeous and such natural beauty - dh took some lovely shots of those as well!

Vickie - sending you fabulous good vibes for tomorrow morning :hug: (so exactly what time is 7:30 CST in relation to frouf time???:dizzy: )

..as for the 5 lbs - well I know it's pms setting in as I just can't stop eating - was grocery shopping and had an impulse buy of a bag of fritos - just had to eat some! How crazy is that? But I also bought some fresh peppers (green, red, orange and yellow) and some lf ranch dip - and ff probiotic sf yogurt (yes I just found a new brand and hope it tastes good!), and cucumbers and baby carrots and more plain oatmeal - so no excuses! Need to ensure the weight does not creep up on me - and of course I need to get back on that treadmill and start walking on these short stubby little legs of mine!

I am feeling depressed - I think part of it is post vacatio let down and pms combined - and having to back to the office tomorrow seems daunting - I know it will take most of the morning to get thru my emails and messages if not all day - then probably some fires to fight as well! I am already longing for the weekend.

...and little Miss Drama Queen started her whining yet again - about how she is not doing her 'kitchen duty' cuz I did not buy her this mp3/zen thing she wants - ya right! so I'm not driving you to dance class I reply - but you have to she says - no I don't - watch me. Yes the dishes were put away - finally - and the place is a pigsty and I am counting the seconds till the cleaning lady shows up on wednesday!

And I want you all to know how special you are making me feel with all your welcome back wishes - it sure makes me feel a whole lot better!

I think my tan is already fading! YIKES!:o (note to self: must try and locate the tinted moisturizer before tomorrow morning! ha ha ha)

Frouf;)

Thanks everyone! I'm having my last drink of water and I'm off to bed.

Frouf, of course your blue! It's only natural. Give yourself a break and enjoy those memories. I'm not sure what Canadian time zones are. I wish I had the time to look it up now. Does anyone know how it compares to the States time zones?

Talk to you all tomorrow. If I can't get on, I'll ask Jim to at least let you all know that I'm home.

Frouf, I think if you are near Ontario you are one hour later than CST. If that's true then 7:30 a.m. here is 8:30 a.m. your time.

OH NO! I got to work a little late today due to two accidents (not mine, thank goodness) on the freeway and two trains on the route I decided to take to avoid the freeway. Then I made my breakfast before getting on the computer, answered a question in another thread before coming here and so I missed the 7:30 :goodvibes for Vickie!

I hope it's all going fine for you, Vick! Hurry back!

LOL! The wacky things that make the newspaper! Look at this story:

GRAND PRAIRIE -- A man was arrested Monday after a four-hour standoff with police that began after the man was involved in a domestic incident with his parents, police said. The man reportedly had access to guns, but no shots were fired and no hostages were taken in the home near Ridgewood and Racquet Club drives, Detective John Brimmer said. The call began as a family disturbance. The man, whose identity was not released, apparently became angry at his parents over a missing pair of underwear and the confrontation turned physical, Brimmer said. An official at nearby Jackson Middle School said that the administration kept up with the situation but that there was no lockdown.
Over a missing pair of UNDERWEAR? Get a hold of yourself, mister!!! :rofl:

Morning all. I got up this morning, showered, and felt like crap, so I called in for half a day and went back to bed. I just got back up.

Vickie, I was thinking about you this morning even though I wasn't here to post. I hope all is well with you right now. :goodvibes:

Kathy, what a crazy story. Sounds like some of my clients. I'm glad that you got to work okay this morning!

Frouf, so glad to see you back!! I'm sorry that you are feeling down, but that makes sense after such a luxurious vacation.

Well I have to go get ready for work and walk the dog. I will talk to you all later!

Hi Everyone
I hope everyone is having a great day.
Well with weigh in last night. I stayed the same. I guess that is better than gaining. So hopefully I will have a loss next week. It is also TOM. Any day now. So leader said that is probably why I stayed the same.

VICKIE Thinking of you. Hope you got along alright with the test today. Am thinking of you. And you are in my prayers.

KATPO Hope you have a great day. Glad you vented instead of eating.

Well I am going to get off here for now. Just wanted to check in for a few. Will be back later. Have a great day everyone. Thinking of all of you.
coco

Hi All. I'm home and the lithotripsy is over. No stent so it seems everything went pretty well. I go back in 7-10 for another xray and find out whether or not I need to have another procedure. In the meantime, I'm a straining maniac!

I've had some food and a pain pill and I'm very tired. I'm going to go sleep on the couch now.

I'm glad you're back and it's all over! Go rest now. :hug:

Vickie I hope that you are taking a nice long journey through dreamland. We're glad it's over for you!! :hug:

Coco, you're definitely right. No gain is a good gain.

vickie, i'm glad you're home resting. sure hope you're feeling better when you wake up.

melissa and patti, are you feeling better?

coco, congratulations on staying the same.

we practiced a short while this am. we'll be competing in league tonight so we didn't want to overdo it. just had lunch. it was core cept for 3 pts of cake i had for dessert. i made it with a new recipe i got from a dear friend. i'll go post it now if any of you are interested.

Sandra,
Glad to hear you're eating Core. Weigh to go.
Coco,
Congrats on the no gain WI. I'd love one of those.
Vicki,
So glad the procedure is over. We can all breathe a sigh of relief now. Good for you! :cp:
Melissa and Patti, feel well soon.
Frouf, you and your rabbits were missed!
I'm doing fine and trying to keep my head on straight so my eating follow through in the way I know I can work this program. Straightening up the house and watching some TV after doing yoga. :cp:
Judy Itry
WI is tomorrow so I plan to stay on track.

hi, judy. sounds like you're doing great. i'm happy for you.

Sandra, my good friend! Do you know that I just got the PM you sent me yesterday? I was a little aggravated. I know that you are doing great though. You have worked long and hard at your archery and you are GOOD to boot! :lol: Thanks for asking about me. I am at work this afternoon, just very, very tired, a little dizzy, and of course my throat still hurts. But not as much as yesterday.

Judy, good to hear from you. Good job doing that yoga.

I guess we've all been a little off track lately haven't we? Maybe we need to pull ourselves up by our boot straps together and get back on the wagon. Maybe a new weekly challenge? I need something to keep me going, that's for sure.

melissa, you are so sweet. and smart, too. you're right. we need to pull up by the bootstraps. i'm game for any challenge.

i'm glad you're feeling better. don't overdo it.

:hug: !

coco, how are you doing today? did you ever work on the copy/paste thingee? it took me awhile to get the hang of it, too. in fact, i still have many many frustrations from this old puter.

:grouphug:

I'm going to set up a weekly challenge right now.
Judy Itry

Finally able to log on as I have been supremely busy at work - and now trying to head home!

Vickie - I am SO GLAD it's over and you survived! Good For you - hope you had a good rest and are feeling recovered.

Melissa - glad you got that extra rest you obviously needed!

I had a heck of a time trying to get out of bed this morning and in case you were wondering I still don't want to be here!

Made a 'display' on the printer table today and it was a big hit! A framed pic of me and dh at formal night, my golden (plastic) ship's trophy, copies of the daily carnival capers (daily agenda), a map of the ship, my submarine dive certificate and two boxes of cruiseline chocolates (one chocolate covered macadamia nuts and the other toffee crunch chocolate pieces) - they went very quickly (and someone actually left the empty boxes on my chair with a note that said 'refills please' - what a funny bunch!). I guess two boxes were not enuf!

Crazy busy day trying to get thru my emails and messages (took all day long) and then meetings (which I obviously didn't know about before hand). My eating is a bit wacky too.

Very hungry today - had a yogurt when I got to work (around 9 am) - then found out about an 11 am meeting so I had my lunch at 10:30 am (bagel w/cream cheese and smoked salmon and cherry tomatoes!)....then of course hungry at 2 pm (in a meeting too). Had brought some veggies and dip so I ate those at 3 pm - still hungry and I found some roasted sunflower seeds in my desk drawer so ate a pile of those w/diet soda - and now some jelly beans - not good!

So definitely need to head home and eat something better and more filling!

Will check in later!

Frouf:)

judy, thanks for setting up the challenge. i'll go hop in.

frouf, the display table sounds delectable. can i get a refill? i'm hungry today, too.

Ugh.....not hungry! For a change......

I've been sleeping all day...and snoring, I'm told! I guess I can't deny it because every time I wake up my throat and mouth are dry as the Sahara. Makes it easy to drink the water that I'm supposed to be consuming. My stomach is a trifle touchy because I think I'm over hungry. Oh yeah and my back hurts too but nothing serious. This straining is already getting old and I've seen nothing. I sure hope he broke up the silly thing and not that it's just still sitting there. Wouldn't that be a pip!

Melissa, I'm not surprised you still feel cruddy. Tomorrow morning should be a turning point for you.

Frouf, your first day back sounds crazy but not too horrible. I think your display sounds adorable. I would have really enjoyed working with you. My boss used to love going away with me there because she never had any bad things to do when she returned. I was a darned good employee. I guess that's why they promoted me to Director when she left. That's it, Frouf, you need a girl Friday! I hope you get some good healthy eats for tonight and that you are able to rest and relax tonight.

Judy, I NEED a challenge. I'll join. I'm sure there is something small I can do. This gaining must stop.

Coco, there have been many weeks where I was happy to stay the same. Congratulations and I know you'll get it off next week. I'll try too!

Kathy, how was your "hard" core day?

Thanks so much to everyone who figuratively "held" my hand and wished me well through all of my trials and tribulations. I hope in about a week I'll feel like new. If I have to have another lithotripsy, I won't ever feel so freaked out about it again. I sure could feel the love around me today.

My blood pressure was high when I got there and they were concerned about my pulse. It was 127 for a while and they kept saying it was "tacky". They sent the Anesthesiologist in to talk to me and he must have calmed me down. He asked me if I wanted some "happy" medicine to calm me down until the procedure. I gratefully accepted, and after that it was ok. There were very great and reassuring folks there. It was one of these new fangled Surgi Centers and not a hospital. When I told them how kind and reasuring they all were, every one of them said it was because they liked their jobs. How refreshing and wonderful was that?!

I'm going to have a bite to eat (non-Core) and I'll check back on all of you. Tomorrow is the beginning of the second phase of my Core program. It might go slow but at least it'll go!

Sandra, that cake sounds FABULOUS! Is it worth 3 points? YUM! I wonder how it would be to throw some poppy seeds in? I love lemon cake and still occasionally think about Curtis' lemon poppy seed muffins that he didn't share!

LOL! Vickie, at least you aren't tacky! Never were, never will be! Tachycardia = abnormally rapid heartbeat. Bradycardia = abnormally slow heartbeat.

I'm glad you're feeling better though. If "not hungry" is a side effect of the lithotripsy, then take it and run! Oh and did you get a free t-shirt? And did you get some extra "happy medicine" to go? :lol:

No tshirt and only pain medicine. No "happy" medicine. Jim will have to be my happy medicine! He as a great guy today as always.

I'll be back!

vickie, the cake is fabulous. and it's 3 pts when you cut it into 12 servings. look on the side of your cake mix box. it should say how many calories for the mix alone. usually they are 180 (i think.) the egg white and pop are 0 pts. the sf jello is about 1 pt for the whole thing.

i accidentally made mine with peach jello. :lol: it was still good. i don't know much about cooking with poppyseeds but i'm guessing it would be excellent. i'm thinking of making a strawberry cake/strawberry jello next.

Wow, I thought I'd have missed alot by watching TV all evening. Hope you're all ok.

Sandra, I'm really anxious to try the lemon version. I really shouldn't be eating cake but I sure do want some.

I'm going to try to do to bed soon. I slept so many hours that I'm not sure I can sleep. If I can't sleep, I'll be back here surfing again.

Good Morning Chicks! Nothing new with me. Last one here last night and first one here this morning.

I'm going to shower and get dressed early today. I need to plan some meals. Right now I only feel like laying on the couch. Maybe if I get dressed I'll feel better.

Good morning, Vickie! The second I walked into work someone asked me to do something so I didn't get to get on here right away. The very NERVE of them! :lol:

Yeah, how dare they ask you to work! Don't they know you have chicks to tend to?

Morning everyone! I can't stay but wanted to say hi. I am feeling less tired today but my throat still hurts.
:goodvibes: to everyone! It seems like we're all trying to get back on board today!

Hey, Melissa! I saw on the menu thread that you still aren't feeling up to par. Are you at work? I'm going to take it easy too but I'm going to be much better than I have been.

Man, sickness is flying through the air! My own ds is sick and she's my e-mail pal, and now lots of chicks are feeling under the weather too. Vickie, I think it's normal to feel tired after any procedure (especially if it involved anesthesia) but I hear how much you want to lose weight.

Right now I'm trying to fit weight loss into my lifestyle and it's not all that easy. What's the saying? Simple, but not easy. So for today I am planning and preparing. I've got the food in the house, and I'm aiming to baby step my way through the day. (I woke up dizzy and haven't been able to get to Ww's yet for my WI. Will get there later in the day. Darn!)
Everybody get well and stay well and let's do this!
Judy Itry

Judy, aren't we a sad but DETERMINED bunch of chicks? I'm getting off now since I'm very hungry and must starting drinking that flushing water. I don't know if I'll treadmill today but I MUST move around.

Vickie thanks for asking. I am at work. I am feeling better as far as not being as tired, but my throat still hurts quite a bit. You sound like you are doing well, that's good to hear! Drink your water! :D

Good morning all! Vickie, I agree. Take it easy here. Any procedure will leave you feeling drained (pardon the pun :) ) and I know you have a lot of pent up stress in there too. Just try to relax and enjoy your Honey Lamb's company, and focus on feeling better.

I just got back from the eye doctor...finally! It feels like we were there forever. My oldest dd and I had our exams. My eyes have gotten worse (big surprise) so I just need new lenses. But dd is moving into bifocals! I guess her tracking and binocular skills are kind of deteriorating. Her eyes are having more trouble working together, and the bifocals will help. She's been in glasses since she was 3. It's not that her vision is super bad, she's just got these issues. Since we've had her in glasses, it's helped, but I guess this move was pretty much inevitable. Hopefully, she'll only be in them for a few years until her eyes "grow up" a little more. She's getting the kind with a line, because our dr said it's easier for kids to use that kind. She also said kids tend to adjust much more easily to bifocals than adults do. We'll see! The dr also strongly suggested I bring in dd #2, especially since her sister has this vision problem. This could get even more expensive. :( Oh well. I'm glad in a way that we're taking care of all this early. Dh has struggled with learning disabilities all his life, and I find myself wondering how much of it was poor vision.

Anyhoo, I'm off to make some lunch for the girls...later all!
Angela

Ah glasses and eyesight - something I am getting into - as it seems there is a general conspiracy out there and everything seems to be in MUCH SMALLER print these days? Has anyone else noticed that?

I was actually cross eyed when younger - wore glasses since age 3, had surgery at age 5, then wore glasses til age 12 - and then nada! Now I think I have 'old' eyes - or getting there and I am having major trouble with all this fine small print! I think I just need some 'magnification' but broke down and agreed to let dh make an eye appt with his eye dr (yes I have to wait a couple of months to get in). I am very afraid that I will need glasses again - and I really don't want them - I look horrible in glasses - and I can't imagine putting contacts in my eyes? But I do love to read so will have to bite the bullet - eventually! (I do get $200 for glasses every 2 yrs I think according to gov benefits - yippee!).

I am feeling cruddy too today - I did relax last night in bed at 10 pm but read til 11:30 - still had trouble waking up - and had a minor (premenstrual/hormonal) headache - popped some pills showered and got to work - to find out our 'piece' at the the VERY IMPORTANT MEETING that we were presenting at - was changed from 11 am to 9:30 am (and I got in at 9) - so after a bit of a panic (and no food or drink for me) - off we went.

All went well (even got some major compliments from some of those present on the work my unit is doing), but by 11 am I felt horrible - got a blueberry scone and some REAL (caffeinated) coffee. Did not help much.

Had some leftover pizza for lunch (ya I know....) and another ultra tylenol and some diet coke - and still my head is pounding! I have a unit meeting soon (2-3pm) and honestly if I don't feel better I think I shall head home right after that.

At least the cleaning lady is there now and I can't wait to step into the lemon scented air and enjoy the view of the 'striped/vacummed" carpets! ha ha ha.

I have a meeting I'm supposed to go to tonight - but frankly I think I shall pass and just stay home and vegetate!

I have some steak and boneless/skinless chicken breasts in fridge - but not sure what I will cook - and don't feel like cooking at all - I'm sure dh can handle making steaks when he gets home?...and might convince him to marinate the chicken breasts for tomorrow night's dinner? I really have to do better at getting back on track!

Later,

Headachey Froufie:(

Frouf, sounds like you are having re-entry problems! You'll be ok. You just need to plan a few meals. That's what I'm working on now.

So I walked on the treadmill for the first time in a VERY long time. 1.25 miles in 40 minutes. No where near my fastest but I was just trying to get started again. I thought it was ok to walk since my paper says walking and moving aids in the passing of gravel. So then the woman from the surgi center calls to see how I'm doing and says I shouldn't get on the treadmill any more until after I stop passing blood. Sheesh.....now she's got me scared. I do feel kind of uncomfortable so I guess I'll take a pain pill and rest for a couple of days until the blood stops. Jim said they told me I could walk on the treadmill on Thursday. Of course, I don't remember any of the conversation from yesterday since I was pretty high. I asked him why he didn't stop me! He said he thought I just decided to walk no matter what they said. Double sheesh.....I was HIGH! Anyway, I'm trying not to over react but it isn't easy.

I'm off to take a warm bath.

LMAO, Frouf, I LOVE the towel bunny. I have a good friend who makes towel animals when we go on trips. She uses the towels from the hotels and it cracks me up every time :).

I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who convinced me to do Core. I am so in love with CORE!!!! I will eat this way for the rest of my life. I am so satisfied when I eat, not like when I would eat empty calories before. THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I want to continue to get this natural high from eating healthy for the rest of my life. I really cannot thank you ladies enough!

Vickie,
In my house when the kids did great things (A's on report cards, etc.) we'd always tell them to get on the steps, make a big to-do about the accomplishment and have a lot of fun. Well, "Vickie, get on those steps!!!"
It is incredibly wonderful that you got on your treadmill. Weigh to go. Glad you're keeping up with your challenge.

UFSenior,
I am so glad you love Core. Isn't it the best? It doesn't feel like dieting to me. Is it completely natural, not quite. But it's as close to losing weight without making myself crazy than I've ever been. Good for you!

Frouf, :grouphug:
I always think it's tough coming back into a routine of real life when I've been on vacation. Pretty soon you'll have your energy back and life will kick into gear and you'll be fine.

I'm doing well today food-wise, but woke up feeling dizzy and tried to do yoga and that didn't work at all! Hopefully tomorrow I'll be A-OK. It's probably just a little congestion that's affecting my balance. Anyway, I weighed in this morning, dropped 1.2# and am doing fine with food. Even though I changed the actual foods I'm eating from my posted menu, I still feel good about it because the changes haven't been BLT's, but sensible substitutes. Onward and downward! :goodscale:
Love,
Judy Itry
234.6/207.6/thinner into wonderland :cool:

:hug: Vickie. I'm sure everything is alright. We're proud of you for trying though! Hope you are resting and feeling well.

Judy, Great weigh-in! Was that a week or just a few days? It's amazing what will happen when we set our minds to things, isn't it? I know you are going to keep going strong. You've already come so far.

Kathy must be a busy bee today!

Angela, sorry to hear about all of your vision troubles. That does sound difficult, and expensive. Hopefully the other girls won't have similar problems.

Well I'm still at work, trying very hard not to melt down and eat all of the junk in site. I'm just reminding myself of that tasty taco salad that is waiting for me at home.

I do have to admit that I ate one cookie today and two bites of a breaded chicken pattie. I know, yuck! :p I was putting them away and it popped in my mouth before I knew what happened. :o

Hoping to go home soon...

Hi Everyone
Well not much going on here.
Hubby isnt feeling good today. His chest is hurting again. Guess that inflammation hasnt cleared up yet. He even took one of his pain pills today. He also had to take one yesterday. So hopefully this stuff clears up soon.
The eating today has been really bad. I have ate everything and anything I could get my hands on. Its that time (TOM). So I guess that is why. But you know there is some months and I do alright. And then other months I do really bad. Dont know why.
Has anyone been having trouble with the instant e-mail notification thing. You know down at the bottom where you can mark instant email. Then when someone post. It will let you know. Well since they change the server I dont get the e-mail thing. I check it. But I dont get it. Does anyone know if I have to go somewhere and change anything on my computer since the server change. I dont know a thing about these computers.
And the copy and paste thing. Still trying to work on that.
Well I am going to get off here for now.
I am thinking of all of you. Hoping you have had a great day.
Everyone have a great night.
coco

Gee Coco, I'm not sure about the email notification. I've never tried to do that and I'm not sure how it works. Maybe one of the others will know. Sorry about DH. I sure to hope it clears up soon. There is nothing worse than being unwell.

Melissa, I didn't have a perfect day either. But all in all, it was much better than it has been. I think that's all we can ask for. Taco salad sounds great. I hope you held out for it. Did you mail your hospice application?

Judy, thanks for your encouragement. I love your stair tradition. It made me smile....big!!!! You're doing great getting back on program. That dizziness is a bit disconcerting though. Try not to push yourself too hard.

Sheridan, I am SO happy to hear how you feel about Core. I wasn't sure that someone so young and in school would have alot of Core options. I feel the same way. I try to tell myself that this is how I'll eat for the rest of my life.

I've planned my dinners for the next two days. That's a relief for me. I'm craving cola chicken and corn meal chicken. I'll probably do oven fries both days. These are my comfort food Core meals. I figure they'll help ease me back onto the program.

Sandra and Kathy.....where are you?

I'm feeling pretty darned uncomfortable and had to take a pain pill. I had a nice bubble bath though so I'm feeling clean and fairly relaxed. I'm drinking glasses of water 11 and 12. I've also had 16 ounces of decaf coffee and 12 ounces of caffeine free diet Pepsi. I am QUITE hydrated. It won't be my fault if these particles don't wash out! I'll either have a cup of decaf tea tonight or another soda with some popcorn later. I haven't decided yet.

Here! Just got home after a wacky day at work!

And I shouldn't even report this, but I made some of the best stuff tonight! Nobody's here but I had to try it before I forgot. I made something sorta like pigs in a blanket but used string cheese for the "pig" instead of little sausages. OMG! Talk about goooood!

I had a pretty good eating day but the snack monster smacked me in the head this afternoon, so I had some raisins, and some Light Ruffles (olestra!) and then some sweet potato chips, and some Simply Jif peanut butter. Get the picture? I decided not to have dinner. My Core food list, when overlapped with the Sugar Busters food list, is practically identical. Neither have to be counted, and the main differences, at least to me, is no white potatoes on SB, but no WW bread or natural PB on Core. I'll probably have to do a combination and as long as I drink all my water and stay away from the real cokes, I'll be fine. Actually, I'm not even all that concerned about losing anymore. Weird, huh? Maybe I'm fine where I am.

AI tonight and I couldn't be more glad that the auditions are over. I'm ready for some Hollywood!!! Judd is bowling, Kate isn't home from work, Erin has just gone to work, and I have no idea where Shaun is. He could be upstairs or gone or maybe he ran away ... no idea. I suppose he'll surface soon.

I'd better get going on my bath so I can be ready for TV!

Hey this did instant e-mail this time. Execpt it took me to page 13 instead of page 16. Oh well. Maybe I just need to save my money and get me a new computer.
Have a great night everyone.
coco

Coco, sorry to hear that your DH is having pain still. I don't really know about that email notification either.

Vickie, I'm so sorry that you still aren't feeling well. And boy are you ever liquidated! :D That's great.

Kathy, sounds like you are ready to relax. Those cheese blankets sound awesome!! Enjoy AI tonight.

I didn't get home until 7:00!!! :mad: I've walked the dog, eaten my taco salad :T and now I have to do some laundry. DH is still at church. I just found out we are going out to eat for my mom's bday tomorrow night. That means I need to clean and come up with a cake or other something for her I suppose. I don't know if they'll be coming over here or not afterwards. I don't even have all of her gift yet! But her bday isn't actually until Monday, maybe I'll wait until then to deliver her gifts. I don't know.
Off to get some stuff done...so I can go to bed.

Melissa, you guys have more birthday dinners than anyone I've ever seen! I think all of the birthdays in your family are concentrated in just a few months! :lol:

Well, I'm all ready for AI and didn't even take my bath yet. I love that Kelly Pickler girl. She's my choice to go all the way.

:lol: MIL and my mom's birthdays are only a week apart.

Is Kelly the one they just showed from Greensboro? It's interesting how they pick favorites from the beginning.
Hey, we'll need a new AI board. :D

Kathy I just saw that you put your stats over in the profile. I didn't know you could do that!

It's new. Go to edit options and it's in there.

Kelly is the one with the pretty tan and long blonde hair. Her mom left when she was 2 and her dad's been in and out of prison. She lives with her grandpa and works at Sonic. She's from a little town in North Carolina and seems like such a sweet girl. I hope she does very well, because she needs it.

Yeah, I just saw her on there and thought that she will definitely be a favorite. Not to make light of her situation, but having a good "story" helps with the audiences as well. She seems very talented and sweet though.

OK I really have to go do some laundry. brb

Hey, I forgot about AI tonight! I'm going to finish my game of World Class Solitaire and go watch TV. I feel popcorn coming on tonight!

hi there, everyone. we have been gone all day to wildhorse plains, montana. we drove there (about 100 miles) to visit some archery friends. while there we found a used suv that will pull a travel trailer. they are delivering the suv saturday. life is good.

girls, we don't give up, do we? we're bound to get to goal some day.

i hope all of you who aren't perking well today will be perkier tomorrow. (sounds weird, doesn't it?) sorry i don't have time to post much. seems there's a lot to do after being gone all day. i'm not used to that.

Sandra, congrats on buying a new vehicle! That is exciting. You have had a busy day, haven't you? Rest up!

I enjoyed watching AI. I like it when they start narrowing it down and you can get to know the contestants.

Well DH is home now and we are watching the Grammy's a little bit. Invasion comes on tonight too, but I will have to watch the DVR'd version some other time. DH takes off on Thursdays so he always wants me to stay up with him. I'm too tired!!

I'm in a bad ol' pissy mood again ... seems like it doesn't take much to set me off. I'll be glad when every one of these kids is GONE! Kate and Devan came home from work, went upstairs and fell asleep on her bed. Ordinarily that would be okay, but her car was at his house (they're riding to work together this week) and I knew she had to eventually wake up, wake him up, have him take her to his house and drive her car back here. I made them get up and go ... said why put it off if you're tired? Just go get your car and come home and go to bed! Geez!

Then I was going to put the black beans from the stove to the fridge. I started looking for bowls and lids ... Shaun did the dishes last and I swear he hides things. I looked high and low for two that matched; finally found something after opening every cabinet! Aggravating!!!

So then the phone rang. It was Judd finishing up bowling. He said they were going to No Frills (a local bar) and was I still dressed? No, I'm in my PJs and not feeling too sociable at the moment. He said come up there if I want to and I say don't expect me. Grrr ... I have RE-FRICKIN'-SPONSIBILITIES!!!!! Doesn't anyone get it?

So then I put the big dog out to go potty, and she just goes out there and barks. And barks and barks and barks. OMG!!!! At this point I'm about to get out the gun!

Good Lord, I'm in a bad mood.