Support Groups - Chit Chat & Weight Loss #180

Hello :welcome: and to the Jaded Ladies thread to anyone reading this!

We are a supportive and caring bunch of ladies who share our journey with weight loss, as well as our everyday lives. So feel free to pull up a chair and join us. :cofdate:

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Well Mrs Cristi I walked all the way over here all excited to see what you had to say today and not a thing hmmh :lol:

Hiya ladies :wave:

Today was Wally World Wednesday! I actually got in and out of that place in record time! :carrot: Then had to run to Penneys to take back some capri's that look like pj's! I swear to you they looked kind of like flannel. Can't remember what it said in the catalog as far as the type of fabric but eeewww! So, took them back and went looking for some type of something to exercise in and some white capri's. Anyway...I am going to have to check in more than once a day! You ladies are definitely keeping me on my toes with all the posts! I can't keep up!

ANGIE...so how are you liking your Sante FE? I am lovin' mine! At first I didn't like the smallness of it, even though I wanted something smaller than the mini-van. But now, I don't see me driving anything else for a while. It's grown on me. V hates riding in it because he is so tall and has a hard time getting out of it. Anyway, so ya...you can steal the heart tattoo since I am basically stealing it from someone, lol. I really like it! I so love watching Miami Ink, when I remember it's on. There's another one too, can't remember the name of it, but they are in Vegas...I watch that one too.

ELLEN...okay, were you kidding about the chip tattoo? I guess I missed that one...will have to go back and see what you said. And geez louise woman...I can see why you were too pooped to post! You did a lot yesterday. I bet your house is looking so pretty though, and I can't wait to see pictures when you are done.

And speaking of houses...JANE...your house is so nice! You did a great job decorating too! Can't wait to see the outsied next.

MICHELLE...WTGon getting the WATP done! :carrot: I can't tell ya how many times I do that...not want to walk or exercise and then just do it and feel so much better afterwards. So good for you for getting it done! :bravo:

MARTI...I was trying to find a tattoo that had some kind of meaning this time, instead of getting one just for the sake of getting one. You'll have to share pictures of yours. I can't remember what all you have or where they are. Did you get your time in on the gazelle?

MINDEE...Wow, Logan is a big boy! Growing like weeds they are. I didn't realize you guys were moving so soon. Make sure and send (pm or e-mail) me your new address, please and thank you. :D

SUSAN...at least you got a start on the show looking. Hey, you'll get back in the hang of it all. You've done it before and did an awesome job and I know you will do it again. And how the heck do you drink so much water?! I am doing good getting the 4 bottles down, I couldn't imagine drinking 80 oz. :yikes: I would just have to sit on the potty all day, lol! Hey, I got as far as buying and reading the BFL book. Thought it was something I would do but decided it wasn't, lol.

JULES...I'm hoping I love going to It Figures. I'm sure I will once I get the hang of everything. Question: How often do you go to Slim-n-Tone? Everything I have ever read/saw says you shoudl skip a day in between so your muscles can rest but some of the ladies up there go everyday that it is open, which is M-Sat. Seems like too much to me. Anyway, was just wondering. I like your definitions for BFL, lol! :lol: Speaking of Susan Powter...I saw her on something about a week ago. I don't know what it was. I was switching stations and for some reason I'm thinking it was a reality show on VH1. :dunno: I had to stop for just a minute to see who she was 'cause I thought she looked familiar. Haven't seen or heard anything about her in years until then.

Hi to everyone else :wave:

Well, Josh should be in California by now. At least he's a little closer. They were leaving this morning and he called last night. So good talking with him. I think he is going to be too busy so he just said I will see ya in a month. I told him I hope so because I will be at the airport to pick him up. He said you better have some flowers and a sign and all kinds of stuff, lol. I'm actually going to have the yard done. There's a place called Signs By the Yard and they put things like pink flamingos, smiley faces, hearts, dinosaurs, cows, a lot of different things, in the yard with a sign with a message on it. For BD's, anniversaries, etc. So that's what will greet him when he comes home, a belated BD & welcome home message, I'm thinking with smiley faces. They put it up in the yard for 2 days. Anyway...I need to get going ladies. Need to runa nd get some gas for the lawnmower. V is mowing when he gets home and then we have a showing at 5:30 so I need to get some cleaning done. Glad there's not much to do.

Take care and have a great day everyone!

Hiya Ms Ellen!

I'm here, just busy playing catchup and writing/typing a novel! So read away Missy! I will be back later!

Hope you are having a grand day! :D

Can you believe Jane moved and unpacked already Cristi? Those pictures are amazing, what a beautiful home :bravo:
I finished my lunch. I am full . Full is good, good is full. I ate a whole bag of veggies but it is only 150 calorie, so what the heck.
I think I will buy myself an air popcorn maker. I use to have one and I would sprinkle garlic salt on it. It was yummy. I ate all I wanted. "All I want" is a good thing- lol
Dang, I have done this before haven't I Cristi?? WTH.......I lost before because I wanted a change in my life. I lost before because I wanted to get out of my mothers house, I think I wanted a man. I lost again because I wanted out of the marriage and I wanted a man...lol
Now there is nowhere I want to go and I don't want a man....lol ....I figure I have lost 300 pounds in my lifetime a measly 30 pounds is a stroll in the park. I can do this, I can , I can.......
blah.....
My old boss is looking for a Sec. I was thinking of applying. It would mean less money (5 less an hour) and less stress.....and I like working with him. I would have to get another job though to earn the $$$ I would lose.
One thought is I have gained because of the stress and my self esteem has taken a beating. I am really shy and quiet. I know, hard to believe but I am. Not exactly the personality that goes with a site manager of a 300 unit building. Working with a control freak doesn't help, I always have to be on my toes with him. Just miserable in the job. *sigh.....

better get....

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HI CRISTI....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/7884aevbovn94r.gifMissed you again, oh well I picked you some flowers.:yes: I wasn't kidding about the chip tattoo, now why would you think that :lol: I wanted to have a chip tattoo on my shoulder, so when people asked whats that on your shoulder I could say a chip :lol: get it:lol: that was in my hurt :( anger :mad: stage of life :lol: :D but I am better now ;) I was up at 7 I have put another coat of polyurethane on the counter tops , gave my kitchen table a fresh coat of paint, stencilled some polka dots on the sides in yellow, put the kitty out in his little blue harness and lead in the yard , brought the crying kitty back in , put the whiny kitty back out sheesh :lol: I am indeed having a wonderful day, I really am its a beautiful day. b back during my break :lol:


HI SUSAN...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/7884aevbovn94r.gif Fine don't say hi to me, REPEAT AFTER ME, WE ARE LOSING WEIGHT FOR OURSELVES, NO ONE ELSE :yes: who is more important than us. I think its funny that you said you are shy and quiet, because so am I , I was thinking last night if I got in a room with all you girls I probably wouldn't know what to say :lol: This is like having an alter ego, :lol: I am so much better than I was before, being able to talk here has helped me a lot. Now remember what I said , this is for you no one else, remember the reasons why you keep gaining it back, because you lost it for someone or something else :hug:

Hiya ladies,:wave:

Ginny - for the record, my DS is getting married in July. They still haven't made any plans, and I think they're going to the courthouse for the ceremony, then have a reception. If I were Gina, his fiancé, I'd be going crazy with the indicision. But then again, I'm anal, lol. I'll be visiting our local nursery soon to buy some things to landscape our yard. The concrete porch should be added soon, so I have to wait for that.

Cristina - YAY for you joining It Figures. That's a cute, catchy name. I think it's cool that you're having the yard decorated for Josh's homecoming. That's a good business idea! We don't have anything like that around here.

Marti - yes, Mary loves my new house, but she ain't gettin' it, lol.

Michelle - no thyroid problem here. YAY for you walking the 2 miles with weights. You're doing great!

Ellen - yikes, you were one busy lady yesterday! Did you get the paint and polyurethane washed out of your hair, or do you like it better that way, lol.

Mindee - hope you make it back before the move. Speaking as someone who just went through that, I don't envy you. But I betcha I have lots more "stuff" accumulated through the years than you do. Anyway, I hope you have lots of help with the kiddos while you're moving.

Angie - 3 weeks from today is when we see Katie! I'm getting so excited!! She hasn't seen the house decorated at all. She wanted it to be a surprise, so I haven't even shared photos with her. I saw her best friend in town and she said she'd have to stop by to see the house, and I told her no, because I want Katie to see it before any of her friends do. But she's welcome the very day Katie gets home, and I invited her to stay in the guest room for awhile.

Jules - Johnny Depp was at WDW promoting the Pirates ride, but Katie didn't get to see him. How can your DD marry him if he's gonna marry Katie, lol?

Susan - when I was losing weight (notice the past tense) I planned my food the day before. That was so helpful in staying OP. Now I do plan our dinner menus, but the rest of the day is a crap shoot.

The phone company guy still hasn't freaking shown up!!!!!! He was supposed to be here Monday. I called the company on my cellie and griped about it, and the rep said they should be here sometime tomorrow, and said I'll get a $25 coupon towards my bill.

The satellite guy made it though, so at least we have TV now. :carrot:

I am going to an ortho (bone) doc tomorrow for my knee. Not sure if I mentioned what happened to it with the trundle bed in WDW, but it hasn't been right ever since.

Gotta run. :hug:

Good afternoon ladies,
Sheesh I don't post for one lousy day and you guys fill up 3 screens or whatever you call it.. so much to read.. but I love it...it is actually a way for me to destress after work. And I have to make arrangements for my doggie and I am so sad about that.. but he is failing so fast... he is my last puppy and I hate to have him go..so this is going to be a very heartbreaking weekend but Saturday is my 34th wedding anniversary, so hopefully dh will take me out. I've mentioned it enough times this past couple weeks he better do something sweet. Or it's back to the guest room with him.... just kidding.

I didn't take notes so I am not going to do individuals right now because I would probably get them mixed up again. But Jane, I am a little envious of the others, they have seen pictures of your new house but I have not been so priviledged. I would love to see them too. Also, if you have no phone yet and the satelitte guy just got there how do you get on line to post?

Ellen, you find the neatest pictures for your clipart and I don't believe you are shy and quiet, you are quite witty and appear to be very outgoing. I know this place can make you seem like a totally different person, but deep down, this is the real you.

It's been very nice here weather wise, warm and sunny, but of course I open the shop on Monday so next week they are calling for it to be in the 50's only. Never fails.

I remember Susan Powter or whatever, does she still have her hair so short, she always looked bald to me..

So what are these new places you gals are talking about like Curves? I went to Curves for 8 months straight, 3 times a week, like I said before I lost inches and weight in the first 6 wks then I stayed there all the rest of the time.. even when I went an extra day sometimes.. It was fun in the beginning but the lady who owned it at the time didn't really know a thing about nutrition and she was telling people stuff I knew wasn't right. She since has sold it to one of her workers. I was invited to join again but I don't think so.
I really don't think it did me any good. I didn't feel anything after using the machines no matter how hard I worked them. We had a Belly busters open up it was same type of thing only for men.. it only lasted about 6 months and had to close. Men didn't like it. I like riding my bike, just wish something would show pretty soon. I do think my body is beginning to change a little but it sure is being slow about it.

I have to go. I'll check in later.

Ginny

Hi Ellen!!!!!
I agree. I guess I was in thought this morning that I was always losing for something (sex) or someone (man) . Now I want neither and I am at a total loss. I am joking.
Lets celebrate me! Lets celebrate the 40's! Lets treat ourselves with TLC!!
Honestly, though Ellen. I think maintaining is harder. I think I am ok one on one but in a room I freeze. Thinking counseling would help me a lot. I think I have a lot of anger and hurt. There was a saying in a mag that Drew Barrymoore (sp) said something like "I don't regret anything, I am just past it now".....I would love to be past the hurt.
You haven't gained some back Jane? I thought you had some? WW has a deal now to join. Did you buy their food when you were losing? Also how long did it take for you to lose the 80 some pounds? I did buy lunch for the next 3 days. I was thinking of Atkins shake and fruit for breakfast......haven't thought of dinner.........*sigh*......I am getting there! better get.....

Jane--DD has that very same poster on her bedroom wall--maybe they could share Johnny.......I am sure that his current wife and mother of his children won't mind two more cute young girls hanging around with them...tee.hee.hee
I am supposed to go get another MRI before going to an initial visit to the ortho doc for the crunchies in my knees due to the accident two years ago. I told DH I want to put it off until late fall so if I do have to have any kind of surgery at least I won't miss spring, summer and early fall and all the fun stuff to do in warmer weather....

Christine--I try to go to Slim-n-Tone 3 times a week with on of them being Wednesday so I can stay for the Pilates class. There are people that go all six days a week and some that go one or two. There are weeks I only do two days because something comes up and I have rarely gone four but never any more than that. It's usually Mon & Wed evenings and Friday mornings--there is one lady who I meet up with up that does the same schedule without the Pilates class

Susan --I love popcorn with garlic!! I agree with Ellen do the weight loss for you--that Ellen is just full of wisdom...hey did you wink at your maintenance guy for me!!

Ellen--your kitchen with it's new paint and pretty yellow rug sounds so cheery--I am still deciding on ideas for the non-purple kitchen--you girls were so full of helpful ideas--I did decide to paint the spare bathroom purple and buy a new shower curtain for it....DH never uses it--if I planned right I could take a day off without him and have it done and get rid of the paint smell before he got home--he doesn't use that bathroom so he might not realize I'd done it for months....I like the chip on the shoulder tattoo--too funny--When I get to my ultimate weightloss goal of 140..I want to get another tattoo of a lotus flower on my lower back

Angie--hope you didn't get too baked in the tanning bed

Where's Ginny!! Katy...are you somewhere knitting away??

Hi to Mindee, Eileen, Michelle, Marti, Sue and Connie..and anyone else I might have missed!!

Whatever happenned to EM??

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/105.gifGinny I am wounded ,:lol: Honestly up until my late thirties I couldn't be in a room with people, my hands would sweat, my eyes teared up, and I would have to leave the room. :yes: It got a little better later on, but when I began to open up ,my then husband wouldn't allow it and put an end to that , forbid me to talk to anyone, forbid me to have friends, forbid me to go out. Threatened me, and that's when I headed for the hills. I have always had a happy disposition ,looking for the brighter side to life , but have never been free to express it I guess. I think this is the real me, but I still hide inside myself. I think it might get better in time, but I still can't go into places where there are a lot of people.:no:

A quick fly by today girls....

I have to get the lawn mowed (it's gorgeous out w/NO rain!)
And I need to wash the car.

Take advantage of the sun while we have it. Suppose to rain by the end of the week!!

No gazelle for me today....no time. (what an excuse!)

Hugs to all!:hug:

Ginny-DS's girlfirend belongs to a Curves and doesn't like it--she came for a couple of Pilates classes with me and loves the owner of the S-N-T I go to and says as soon as she gets out of the Curves contract she's joining with us. As far as messing up individuals...I have done it too...

Ellen--early in our marriage my husband was very controlling and on occasions even physically abusive--I finally got the guts to leave and he promised to change and wanted to work things out so we went to counseling. It was very enlightening for me when the counselor told my husband to be quiet when the counselor asked me a question so that I could answer it myself--I never realized that I was letting him speak for me. After the kids went to school and I went back to work, I had a wonderful manager who really helped my self esteem issues and I began to find me again continuing the work that began during counseling. My DH can still be a little controlling and emotionally distant but he has come a long way too. He has never been physically abusive again since I left because he knows I would leave again if it happens. I too have the tendency to be quiet and hide inside myself. I have improved but the doubts linger...

Ellen, I think you are a wonderful person and we just need to stop doubting ourselves and see the good things others see in us...you too Susan!!

Marti--mowing the lawn and washing the car will give you a good workout!!

You know self affirmations might be a wonderful thing. I was going to do it. Need to boost my self esteem on a daily bases. I usually wake up and say 'oh, my gosh...I am getting so fat" ...."oh, my gosh....I am so dumb" ....."hate myself" lol
I do. I guess it isn't funny.
Anyway, these last 6 months have been horrid trying to keep myself esteem up. Just working hard daily to keep one foot ahead of the other and all the problems with the girls and feeling like a failure as a mother.
Gosh......what a strong person I am to be still standing! I am amazing. I deserve those damn shoes!

hmmmmm, now I need to go like I believe all that. ........:)

Ginny - aww, I took the pictures offline. I'm weird about leaving personal photos on too long. My internet satellite and TV satellite are two different companies, and the internet was hooked up yesterday, thank goodness! So sorry about your doggie, Ginny. :hug:

Susan - no, I have not maintained. I did fine until all the stress kicked in, but that is NO excuse! I've gained, and only since the move have I been able to get on the scales with an accurate weight. May I just say.... BOO HOO!!! What a terrible failure I am!! I need to get in gear and nip it in the bud! It took me about 1 year to lose the 85 pounds, and even then, I wasn't fully at goal, if you remember. My sister said I was looking too wrinkly in the face, so I stopped. About the food, I always ate what the family ate, and bought very few "diet" products. I like the Light Done Right salad dressings, and the Blue Bunny frozen yogurt, though.

Jules - yikes, I hope they don't make me do an MRI. I'd freak. Hopefully, they'll start with just some xrays. Well, ok, if it's alright with Mrs. Depp, I guess our DDs can share Johnny, lol.

Marti - what Jules said! Washing the car and mowing the grass is good exercise, too. You will probably use more muscles, too.

Later.....

You are such a terrible person Jane , I don't know how we deal with you. You can't even maintain!! lol I am joking.......psssst, so how much have you gained back??? Dying to know......do you think losing is easier or maintaining? just curious.....btw- can you put the pic's up til tomorrow? I wanted to look again. lol
I have never heard of Light Done Right. I like Atkins (over slim fast) because it isn't as sweet and it is full of good thing and is filling......that with some fruit in the morning sounds good to me.
I am trying to get a garden patch. I really want to garden and be outside working. I really want a yard to mow......hmmmm, I could mow yards?? It would earn me extra money on the weekends???
What an awesome idea. I am so smart *kiss* *kiss*......I am so in love with myself.....there is no time for relationships! lol

hehe

gawd, I am so sick of carrots! barf....and I have to go pee again,,,,,,,hmm , too much info?? lol

Jane--I had to get an xrays and a MRI right after the accident for the physical therapist. The MRI on the knee wasn't bad--I went to one that is open(????) so I didn't get the claustrophobic feeling. Embarassing story--I am so claustrophobic and my and DH were helping to his stepdad get a building ready to sell they were outside and I was inside vacumming sweeping dusting etc...I was doing the back of the door in the one office and it shut--it would not open--it had to be that office with a broke door knob..it couldn't have happenned in one of the ones with a second door or even a window. I panickd...then calmed myself down...then panicked again...long story short -- fil finally opens the door with me on the other side pounding on it and somewhere between screaming and crying...they still remind me of it to this day...Could you actually see me in a closed MRI with less than a massive amount of happy pills or sedatives....anyway--I am told that I need it to be updated that the one that I paid $300 after my insurance covered their part is too old....
I'll let Teri know that she will have to share Johnny with Katie....lol...

Jane did the food porn on me with the Light done right (and grilled chicken sandwiches) and now I am an addict!! I like the Atkins shakes better than the slimfast ones too--I wonder if you put a strawberry Atkins shake in a blender with some ice, fresh strawberries and a banana if it would be good......

Susan--you are so smart and don't forget it--I think you need a new purse to go with those shoes--purse therapy tends to work for me!!!

Hi! my name is Maryann i`m a SAHM..i recently turned 40 UGH ..i saw this group and it looked like u ladies are a fun bunch ;)
i belong to Ladies Workout Express-kinda like Curves-couldnt go this week cuz my daughters (i have 2 ages 12 yrs (Someone Help me!) and a 5 yr old (going on 50)..lol they are on spring break this week so no gym till they go back to school UGH anyway I hope to chat with u all soon going to get my:coffee: and sllimfast Optima bar..lol
smooches*
Maryann

Ellen, you find the neatest pictures for your clipart and I don't believe you are shy and quiet, you are quite witty and appear to be very outgoing. I know this place can make you seem like a totally different person, but deep down, this is the real you.


Ellen, why are you wounded, I meant the above in the nicest way, I think you are the dearest, sweetest, funniest person I've met in a long time, and I love to read your post, and I wish I could go to your house and have a cup of tea with you and be real live friends... so I am sorry if you are wounded..:hug: .I like you a lot just the way you are and shame on your nasty husband for trying to quell your spirit and keep you locked away inside yourself... I used to be in a shell too, but I have broken free and become more outspoken and I think being on here has helped me a lot... making all new friends like you all here has really helped me and I think all of you ladies are spectacular.

:MaryAnn welcome.. you have joined a great group. I am looking forward to getting to know you. Great job on losing 18 pounds already..:bravo: :cp: .you'll have to share your way of eating. I too am on optima slim fast. But some days I vary to regular food.

Jules, I hear you on being terribly claustrophobic. I was on a trip with 3 of my sisters several years back and got up during the night to use the bathroom. I couldnt' sleep so I thought I would read in there for a little while without bothering the others. Well, when I closed the door the lock jammed and I couldnt' get out. This was a motel bathroom with only a toilet and tub, no window... tiny tiny tiny..:stress: :fr: I tried to keep my sanity, without panicing... but it wasn't easy. IT was 1 o"clock in the morning so I rattled the door a few times. then one of my sisters woke up and when she couldnt' open it from the outside either, she called the desk.. they sent up a lady but she said they didnt' have keys for the doors besides it wouldn't work anyway when the lock jammed like that.. the hinges were on the inside so that was out.. finally after 20 minutes they got it open by taking off the wood around the lock whatever that is called.. I was pretty white and shaken but I had never yelled or paniced, and boy was it hard....I also had to have an MRI a couple years ago, but I was lucky, they understood being claustrophobic and they gave me a sedative, I was awake but I had on earphones with music I got to pick, a blind fold and a fan blowing air on my face the whole time.. it was a breeze.. being drugged ...I wouldn't be able to do it otherwise.

I've never seen Atkins powders etc. around here. Is it really better than Slim fast. I like the ready to go cans better than the powder. The snack bars are rather sweet and since I can only eat the non chocolate ones, my choices are limited. I need to try something to get my body to give up it's fat, any suggestions out there.

Well, need to go ride my bike. :ebike: I'll catch ya in the morning.

Ginny:carrot:

Hi..remember me? I was on here, looked at Jane's photos and responded. When I came to this thread I got booted...so I am back and trying again.

Got Mom through her surgery and home. She is doing great. It was a lonnnngg 4 days however and I have taken 3 days to catch up on all that I ignored. Finally got groceries today and also got back to walking. (2 miles today) Now I am doing heavy cleaning...which will take days and days.

Talk to you all soon. Welcome "newbies."

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GOOD EVENING GIRLS


HI SUSAN...http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gif Hmmm girl we are to much alike, I do the same things, when I look into the mirror I have no clue who is looking back, I beat myself up all the time. My kids are my self affirmation, but you have to believe it yourself. You are a wonderful Mom , everyone goes through something , you can only teach them Susan ,what they do with it is up to them. Some kids have to learn the hard way, we try to protect them, but some resist , its not your fault :hug: Your a loving caring hardworking Mom , so don't you dare doubt yourself. Now get out there and buy them shoes :lol: :hug: Now shame on you trying to force Jane to tell how much weight she gained just to ease your guilty conscience :lol: Your the best :D Now you pick your face up off the floor, and say with me, I am strong , I am invincible , I am woman, :lol: hey isn't that a song :lol: darn that Helen Reddy.:lol: when you do get those shoes ,you best get yourself down to my house, we have business to discuss.:lol::hug:
HI GINNY....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gif I know you meant it in the nicest way, it hard to believe in yourself though after being pushed down for so many years. I know I am doing better in some respects and that makes me happy. I never thought I could ever be on my own , I was terrified, but I like it. Sometimes I get lonely and when I do I just come here and talk to my friends , I am not so sure they listen, but I rattle on anyways till someone does :lol: I am happy that this has helped you to, its amazing what friends can add to your life. I to wish that you lived close by, I would love to share a whole pot of tea with you, who knows maybe someday, we will meet and I would love for that to happen.:hug:Sorry to hear your puppy isn't doing well :hug:

HI JANE....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gifYes Jane where did those photo's go , I came back this afternoon for another peek, and they were indeed gone. It was me wasn't it commenting on your bedding, made you nervous I bet :lol: I should have told you when I joined Jane I'm a serial quilter :fr: I understand , I guess it is kind of nerve racking having a bunch of strangers going through your house :D Don't give Susan any information , she is trying to ease her conscience , I think she secretly, has a Twinkies stash :yes: :lol: Now that you are all settled in your new home, hopefully the stress will subside, and everything will fall into place. I take it you are also an emotional eater. Now Jane say with me I am fit, me Tarzan , you Jane, no I don't think it goes that way :lol: Ok enough of my silliness , I am driving to the junk food now aren't I . Hope your having a great night, but I really wanted to see those pictures again.:yes::hug:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/1846rn5x1bm76t.gif MARYANN.....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gifSORRY , its all I had that matched my clip art :lol: and you know the clip art has to match :lol: Welcome, nice to have you here. You have two little girls , that's so nice, so one is my age you said :lol: I really hope you have fun here, everyone is so nice, even me :lol: Smooches I like smooches, I nickname my daughter Smoosh , it was a cross between sweet and mushy , somehow it ended up Smoosh , I guess you had to be there:lol: :hug:
HI JULES....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gifAfter a car accident I was in 20 years ago , I had to go into traction , they put the weights on my neck and started to walk away, and I started hyperventilating and they had to take them off , I was so panicked. Then I had to have this test which was done in an operating room, at the internal damage in my face from the same accident. I had to be awake I couldn't move , they made an incision in the side of my face and put a scope in. If I moved I would ruin the whole procedure, well I got sick to my stomach and they had to stop, the surgeon was very upset and threw down the scalpel. I had ruined the procedure, they had to reschedule the procedure and the second time round they drugged me,:lol: I made it that time. Now every time I have to do something, I get all knotted up inside. That's my story :lol: Its good that you and your husband were able to work things out, I agree its always better to try and do all you can to save a marriage . I had become an empty space, I lived in my room, I was alone, I was frightened, I really had no way out. If not for the strength and support of my Son and Daughter, I don't think I would have made it. My daughter is non confrontational like I was , she kept all her feelings inside , she was supportive in a gentle way, where my son was aggressive in giving me a reason to go on. It was a very hard time, and I am very happy to be out of that situation. Never in my life ,did I think that I would leave my marriage, but it wasn't a marriage anymore. I am happy that yours did survive , but the doubts don't go away do they.:hug:

HI MARTI....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gif Wash that car , mow that grass, the gazelle can wait, it was an incredibly beautiful day here to, one you don't want to spend indoors, so why then I ask ,did I spend it indoors painting :lol:

HI SUE.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gif:hug: To Mom, happy to hear everything went well. Take your time catching up , trust me it isn't going anywhere :lol: :hug:
HI EVERYONE .... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/blue1icon3.gif HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL EVENING :hug:
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WELL GIRLS ITS BEEN A LONG DAY FOR ME. I AM OFF TO BED, AND I WANTED TO SAY GOODNIGHT:hug:

My oldest munchkin, is already half my height!! Doesn’t say much for me, the short one. Tommy jokes that he will be as tall as me by the time he is 5.

Cristina~ I will get on the ball and send you my address in a minute. No problem….your welcome! (and if any one of the ladies in this thread, asks for it while I am gone, I give you permission to give it to them in my absence.)

Jane~ Congrats on the move and being unpacked already! I am sure that it won’t take us that long to unpack and get situated again. Just getting the tv and internet turned on will be a task. I am so not looking forward to watching DVD’s again!

I got quite a work out today! We went to a city here in MI, that is famous for their swinging bridge. Tommy has been wanting to take the boys there. We parked on one side….I had Brandon, and was scared out of my mind when I watched Logan and Tommy walk over it. Unfortunately for me, Brandon noticed the park and the stuff to play on on the other side, so I had to make it over there for him to play. I made it…..then was told I had to make it back over to the other side or I would get left there. (not really…just making me get ready for the walk back over) Both times on that thing, was I got off of it, I was still swinging back and forth. It was a real work out let me tell you!

MaryAnn~ Welcome to the group!!

Good evening all,

Christina i love my santa fe, got a oil change this morning,,,all is well. Im over 38,000 km 18 months. Its so full of costumes and junk...thank goodness I havae it and not some small car..
I want to get a tattoo when I have lost most of my weight. And Brandon has said he wants to buy a tattoo for my mom,,who will be 60 in Jan. I had to laugh...her first tattoo at 60.

Marti,,,can you wash mine too? ARghh maybe not,,,mine is gross.

Ellen,,,,I think you are remarkable,,,you have such a great personality,,,I can't imagine you not being like this in person.

Susan,,,I lost 67 lbs on BFL,,,took me a solid 4 years to gain it all back! dang double dang...I didn't know we had the same size feet?

Welcome MaryAnn...

Sue,,,good to know your mom is doing well...

Jules, BFL was pretty rigid,,,but thats what I needed at that time,,,and seriously got into weight training,,,travelled to south carolina for a power lifting thing. I couldn't even lift a quarter of what I used to. I do want to get back to doing that.

Ginny,,,Im sorry about your dog,,, he gave you alot of wonderful love filled years. Im such a suck when it comes to animals...

Not much happening ,,,did costumes today at school...almost ready.
Then off to tech week for the caberat. Opening night tomorrow,,,Im cool...got my stuff together.
Need to get my nails done...broke 3 so far. well need to get to bed,,,have a great night ladies

Angie--I have a hard time lifting bottles of water to my mouth on a regular basis...DH is looking into "Total Gym" vs "Bow Flex" to decide which he wants to invest in--he turned 46 in Feb and his "winter weight" isn't going away as easy as it has in the past...either one will be good for me!!

Mary Ann--welcome, I was a SAHM until the kids went to school and then eased into parttime-before full time. I am having the turned 40 in December, empty nest syndrome-no longer mom-who am I & over 200 lbs blues.

Ginny--I would have been curled up in a small ball by the time they openned the door and a motel bathroom floor doesn't seem to be the most hygenic place to do so!!

Ellen--I always thought that I would leave after the kids grew up--(and there are those days!!!), but he's mellowing with age and I stand up for myself more. I do love him and I still get the little butterflies (even after 20 years)when he gives me that little grin. One thing I will give him--he is a good Dad--he can be a little tough but he is there when they need him.
I was in a motorcycle accident two years ago which helped move me past the 200 mark (HW-225) and after physical therapy my knee caps still sit a little too high but I can walk without much pain most days. The pt wants me to go to the ortho to at least remove the "crunchies" (floating calcium buildup that got knocked loose due to the accident).

Mindee--I miss playing in the park with my kids--I just might have to come play with you and yours!!

Susan--Do you have the same problem with men that everyone told me I did. Put me in a room with 100 men--99 that would treat me like a queen be romantic, supportive and loving and all the other good stuff and the other one not any of those things and I would walk up to the "ONE" and say take me I am yours and believe I can "fix" him.

Hi to everyone else!!

Welcome MaryAnn, my name is Ginger. haha. I am joking. Just teasing in a welcoming way. Welcome though and say hi to the Skipper. I am joking....lol

I don't know Jules, I have never had the pleasure of being in a room with a 100 men. I use to just pick a guy with a pulse and semi warm and figured we were set for happily ever after, silly me. My first husband was nice enough but he was as backwards as me - so we lasted 2 years. My second husband was my boss and I loved the way his keys jingled (true). He had the keys to the pop machine and this was my Pepsi phase and he was "it" for me. *sigh* so I left my first husband *gasp* (yes, it was an affair!! ....shy, quiet Susan tsk, tsk.....thus began my downfall -lol). I had 2 girls with him and was miserable for 11 years. Gained back the 110 that I had lost before I married the first husband. Ahhhhhhh, and next we have Mike! Ugh. (I lost the same 110 pounds again to get out of the marriage) We met at school, I thought that was wonderful Healthy, someone improving themselves. lol.........whatEVER.....course he was using the system for money with grants and by the time he admitted to a crank problem we were already in a relationship and lil Gabster was on the way.

Anyway, as my world turns. I think I have finally set some standards and don't look for a man to save me or give me something that I should be giving myself. I only get dreamy for my maintenance man .......he has a really big set of keys......lol

Ellen - Pooh. I don't force Jane to say anything. I think it would do her good to confess what she has gained and go forward with a clean slat. lol hehe....

Hi Sue!!! :) ((((Angie))) 9 1/2 feet.....we won't tip over will we?? lol

yikes.. I gotta get to work! I bought veggies to munch on this AM and an Atkins to drink. I bought my shoes! yay.....haven't walked yet. chat later......have to run....

hey gurlz..i`m reading your posts and i am in the same spot.. i`m on meds ..but sometimes it`s hard to be around others..i think they are thinking i`m a cow..i`m ugly-i`m stupid..i guess what u are told by the ones that are supposed to love u really affect the way u grow up.. my husband is emotionally abusive..and i keep telling myself.. it will get better but it wont.. one month he loves me then the next 6 months he hates me-calls me names..i hate it..i hope it`s ok to talk about this here with u all..i don`t drive..have been wanting to learn but hubby doesnt want me too.. i never have my own money. i always have to ask ..and hope i get him at an ok time..anyway..i`m off to color my hair..:) and then i`m gonna do my highlights.. lets hope i don`t end up with green hair..lol ps..Before my gurls i was a hairdresser..LOL (but not a colorist)..lol
Smooches all around!
m a r y a n n

Susan--I think your ex and my ex are related--I didn't find out about his addiciton until I was pregnant with DS--I was 18 at the time and thought I was smarter than I was...I actually have never been in a room with 100 men unles you count some of the rock concerts that I used to go to.....

MaryAnn--i love that quote--I had it on one of my signatures for another website a few years ago...I think you should learn to drive--ask DH what if something life or death happenned and you needed to do it.....


Back to work---yuck!!

Jules- He does have a brother named Robert/ Bob........lol both total worthless human beings. I am about to call CS again and see if she will do the suspension now because of no payment.

Eating a serving of green peppers, cauliflower and grapes along with my shake -yum-yum.....I think I will take a 20 minute walk next. I feel so healthy and light *snicker*

Happy News!!! Gaby went on the bus to school today. She loves her bus every time we go through the village I have to drive by the school so she can look. She is so cute. She had a bath this morning and looked so nice. I took some pictures outside while waiting. We have 2 ducks hanging around our pool and I think I am going to have to get Gaby into swimming lessons next. She loves water and playing in the tub.
I talked with Rocky last night after a horrible counseling session with the girls. I am a horrible, horrible mother according to Rachel. WhatEVER, I am pretty awesome when I have $$$$ in my wallet. Anyway, I thought it was funny because he was so chatty and I fell asleep while he talked ( I listened for an hour....sheesh.).

mmmmm, green peppers are good! Better get busy.....

One of my snacks on the Sonoma Diet is green peppers with Laughing Cow soft cheese....mmmmm....good....Susan-Stop with the food porn, are you trying to make me & Ellen hungry!!

I remember thinking that my Mom was the worst Mother in the world during my teenage years....I still apologize to her every now and then--she's cute, she always ask if the kids did something or if MIL was acting up again...now that woman(MIL)--I could tell you horror stories about my DH's childhood--no wonder he's such a control freak....she has never done anything to me but she treats my DH and DS really bad--but not when she needs work done around her house.....

DS's biological father's name is actually Robert William though every calls him Will who is also a worthless human being but has wonderful parents--his sister and her family are wonderful too--don't know what happenned to him...

The wheels on the bus go round and round, round and round...lol! Every time someone mentions a school bus I get that song stuck in my head. Thanks Susan! LOL Does Miss Gaby know it yet? Bet she was the cutest...getting on the bus this morning. Brings back so many memories of the kids and their first days of school. :cry: And SUSAN, you ARE amazing! So you just quit that negative thinking about yourself. Ellen said it best...we can only do our part as a mother and hope they turn out for the best. I think thought they have to learn some things on their own and that is why they experiment with different things...they are just trying to find themselves.

ELLEN...okay, got the chip tattoo and ya know what? I like it! I may have to tell V to get one. After all, his family said when he married me he got a big one on his shoulder, lol! Also, said, well if it's her you want, you got her! Weirdo's! And this is why I too have a self-esteem issue. I was always so confident regardless of how big I was. But when DH#1 died my so-called friends treated me like I had a disease and stayed away. And so I built a wall around myself and wouldn't let anyone in. I still have issues with that even with V. Let me tell ya it hurt and still does sometimes. I just have a hard time trusting people because of all the hurt others have bestowed upon us. I don't let people walk over me though, I refuse to put up with anyone's crap especially if it is unwarranted. So, I may be quiet, and a little reserved but I am like a bomb waiting to blow! Anyway, I can't wait to see pictures of your house. I am picturing your kitchen and loving it! Now, what are you doing to the counters? Did you rip the tile up?

JANE...I definitely don't envy you in moving. It's nice you guys have a beautiful home, but I bet the moving process was a pain! You did a great job though and it looks nice! I thought It Figures was a catchy name. They have a tape measure in the sign also. Right after they opened the place a Curves opened up a year later. They have their regulars and once in a while get some new people but the business isn't doing as well as they hoped. Since Charlotte owns the building she won't close it though. A little bit of profit is better than nothing and she's got so much money it wasn't a big deal for her.

MARTI...you can come and wash my vehicle next! PLEASE :^: Can't keep it clean around here. Everyone's sprinklers seem to be going nonstop and the water puddles at the end of the street so gets the car dirty after I wash it! Oh well...at least the top stays clean, lol! I would say though, mowing and washing the car definitely gives a great workout!

MARYANN...a great BIG WELCOME to you! :welcome: :welcome: Glad to have ya aboard and looking forward to getting to know you!

SUE...glad your mom is fine after the surgery.:hug:

CONNIE...I know you probably won't see this, but I am thinking of you today! :hug: :hug:

ANGIE...Even though the Sante Fe is a little on the small side, it still is roomy! I've hauled all kinds of stuff in mine.

Hiya JULES...I'm thinking I am going to just do the It Figures 3 days a week and walk the other 2 or 3. I know the machines are a little different from actually lifting weights but I think 3 days is good for me. There are a few ladies who go every day!

MINDEE...thank you for the address! I don't like those bridges either. Of course I am afraid of heights! :fr: :fr: I went to the Royal Gorge Bridge in Colorado and OMG!!! It was beautiful though! It wasn't so bad at first walking across it, as long as I didn't get close to the rail and look down! But then a dummy decided to drive across it while we were halfway over! :yikes: Scared the crap out of me. I declined to take the rail car down the side of the mountain after so my mom took the kids. Such a chicken I am! Hope you guys have a smooth, happy move!

GINNY...HUGS to you! I can only imagine how hard it is for you and your puppy dog. :hug: :hug:

Okay, I hope I didn't miss anyone. It has taken me too long to try and catch up and I am pooped...can't keep up ladies! I had planned on getting on last night but that didn't happen. We had the showing at 5:30 so had to leave for that and then dinner was late and I was totally pissed! I am so tired of these people not showing up for a viewing when "they" schedule an appoinment. i go out of my way to make sure the place is looking nice and they don't bother to show up or even call to cancel! :mad: It has happened one too many times. Anyway, I am over it but yesterday it totally made me mad. And our dumb realtor won't call them and ask what's up! Geez, I hope we don't sell just so he won't make any money! He's definitely not doing his job and we are two months into these and I've had enough. But we can't back out unless we want to lose our money on the other house. So we have to wait it out. Of course I don't have to show the house now do I? :devil: Anyway, I went tanning today and did It Figures and let me tell ya...it FELT GOOD! I was never one to do squats and man that hurt! :lol: But it felt good at the same time, if that makes sense. I went around the circle twice but you are supposed to do it three times. I am so outta shape, lol! Then I rode the exercise bike for 8 mns. And she showed me how to work the elliptical (sp?) I like that thing. Did that for a few minutes. She also has a stair master and three treadmills along with all kinds of bands and weights for an extra workout. I'm going to go tomorrow and then not again until Monday. Want to get on a regular schedule and do it M-W-F and walk in between. Anyway...that's about all I have. I bought some flowers and I think i will go plant them in the pots.

Hi to everyone else and you all take care and have a wonderful day!

ELLEN...forgot to THANK YOU for my flower clip art! :thanks: And I love the blue bear too! So cute! :flow1:

And add another to the list with big feet...I too wear a size 9 1/2 shoe! You know, I always thought my feet were big and ALWAYS got comments on them too! Like I didn't feel self-conscious enough that someone had to make a comment about my feet AND...call me pleasingly plump when I weighed 135-140! Man, hate to hear what they say now! I actually had a guy say something to me about my feet being big and then said, but then I guess you have to have big feet to hold up that big bod! He was an arse to say the least! Anyway, back to the shoe size...depending on the shoe, (mostly sandals) sometimes I wear a size 10! :yikes:

Forgot to mention that while in the backyard this morning I found a dead bunny by the air unit. I have never seen any bunnies around, but smell skunks once in a while. This just stunned me and saddened me. :( I hope Ernie dog didn't kill the poor little thing. :(

Okay, I really am going this time! :lol:

Cristina--I love the elliptical--I can't do the bike because it makes me knee hurt--but I can do the squats and other knee exercises--go figure?? Tanning sounds good--i went last year but DH complains and points out all the bad stuff they say about it...My Dad used to tell me I needed to lose when I was in the 125-130 range...even now when we do talk the question always is ..."so did you lose weight yet?" I tell him I am happy and finnally feel loved and that's all that matters.

HI GIRLS
I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO POST FOR THE LAST 4 HOURS, I HAVE FINISHED THREE FULL POSTS AND MY COMPUTER HAS FROZEN EVERYTIME I SEND, SO I AM SENDING THIS QUICK POST SINCE I JUST MANAGED TO GET BACK HERE, I WILL TRY AND COMPOSE MYSELF,:lol: AND I WILL TRY AGAIN LATER, I HOPE EVERYONE IS HAVING WONDERFUL DAY. ANGIE THIS COMPUTER IS NOT MY FRIEND :lol:

I don't know Ellen we really need to get our trackers moving, so sad. lol

*gurgle *gurgle drowning in water. I did have a yummy lunch. What did you have Susan?? Why thank you for asking! I will tell you because I love porn......*cough, I mean food porn.

haha

anyway, Ma Jane is going to come after me if I don't behave.

I had cucumbers, cottage cheese and turkey for lunch. I feel so full and satisfied!! Thank goodness because there is a carrot cake in community room screaming my name!

Gaby looked very sweet getting on her school bus Cristi. It only has 5 rows of seats and Gaby calls it a "baby bus"......lol

better get to the restroom!! yikes.....

Thanks for the well wishes for Mom. She is doing good. I didn't go over to her house today, but have been with her every day otherwise. I had to get some things done at home for a change. When I talked to her I asked her if she had gotten her appetite back yet...she said "yes, now can we go to Fazoli's?" SO tomorrow I am taking her for lunch. She tires easily, so we will go eat and go home, but she will get an outing.

I walked bright and early today. I found out yesterday that I can not walk during the heat of the day, even though it was only 75. Just cannot stand the sun and am not supposed to be in the sun anyway. (due to melanoma) So I will just have to walk early morning or late evening. Or both!
I keep going up and down on the scales and don't know how to get myself on track. Willpower is not in my vocabulary. I was 175 again....boo hoo.

There is actually wood on our new house now as the floor joists are in place and hopefully we will have walls this week...if I keep saying that it might happen. :) Shopped for appliances today and am trying to decide on a bottom freezer or a side by side. Saw the stove I am going to get and the micro hood.

After walking I did our ironing and cleaned the porch. Ran to Lowe's and then came home and fixed us hamburgers and salads. DH was really tired from his projects today and went to bed early. I am trying to avoid the dreaded after 8 snack. My new resolve is "nothing after 8." I am a night owl, so am used to snacking late. By the way, I am having no problem getting my liquids since I drink Crystal Light all day and night. Some times I swear I slosh when I walk.

Speaking of DH's projects. He has built the vanity for the main bathroom and is working on the one for the master bath. The 1/2 bath is going to have a pedestal sink.

Enough chatting tonight. Sorry to not do individuals...I can't keep up with you all. I hope to do better one of these days.

Happy Friday to all the JL's.

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THIS IS THE SECOND ATTEMPT TONIGHT, ITS NOW 1:25 AM I STARTED AT 12:30 ITS THE FIRST TIME I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO GET THROUGH , WELL HOPEFULLY THAT IS. I WON'T SPEND A LOT OF TIME TONIGHT , SINCE NO ONE WILL BE READING ANYWAYS :lol: BESIDES I AM REALLY TIRED. I JUST WANTED TO POP IN AND SAY HI. SORRY I MISSED ALL THE CHATTING, I REALLY DID TRY AND GET INTO THE CONVERSATION, BUT SOMEONE SURE DIDN'T WANT ME TO :lol: MY INTERNET HAS BEEN ACTING UP ALL DAY. WELL I'M POOPED GIRLS HOPEFULLY I WILL HAVE MORE LUCK TOMORROW, WHICH IS ACTUALLY TODAY , I BEST GET TO BED SO I CAN TALK MORE LATER , WHICH IS STILL TODAY :lol: SLEEP WELL , NIGHT GIRLS

Good Morning Ladies!!

Ellen: I am so sorry you are having computer trouble--don't get discouraged!!! We miss your witty posts!!

Sue--I am glad your Mom is doing good. I know what you mean about sloshing--when I drink alot I feel the same way.

Susan--blub..blub..blub--that's me after you have inspired me into getting back to drinking at least 4 20oz bottles of water a day. I did the 21 day challenge and for four weeks had no problem but then went back to trying to dehydrate myself by not drinking enough of anything. (At least I am not a Coke addict again--for those wondering--that's Coca-Cola!)

I am going to Slim-n-Tone and then off to Walmart for groceries....I was planning on going in to work (yuck) but they are re-sealing the parking lots this weekend so darnit I just can't go in either today or Sunday!!

Hope everyone has a wonderful day...might pop back in later!!

Good morning all,

Not much happening,,in the midst of the caberat thing. We have a magician as an MC and our show went from 2 hours to 2.5 *sigh But he does the craziest balloon animals. He swollowed a huge long skinny balloon, burps then says in about 20 minutes Im going to make the most amazing balloon animal. I didn't get it till i was driving home...lol

Ellen, hope you can get that computer going...

better run...work work work....

Good Morning!

I had a bagel cream cheese this morning with an Atkins shake. I looked for a banana at Johns Market (this is for Katy) and they were all rotting. I was annoyed. So, I went to Starbucks and bought the bagel.

Need to go fill up my water bottle . I walked a sad 1 mile last night. Just distracted with the girls . I will do better today.

I better get to work!

Chat later.

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GOOD HAPPY FRIDAY AFTERNOON
I almost choked when I realized it was Friday already,:lol: where did the week go. I tried to get on all morning, but again it froze when I tried to post.:( My son is coming over this afternoon to check it out for me.:D Its a sort of cloudy/sunny/cool kind of day today. I have been busy you see , I had this great idea. I saw this product for grout , which seals and colours the grout, so I bought some ,I wanted to change the beige grout which turned kind of brown , into a lovely shade of almond. Well I had to scrub the grout to make sure it was dirt and grease free, and then apply the sealer to the grout lines, let it dry for 24 hours, and then clean the residue . It is so much work, :dizzy: I can't believe I put myself through these things :lol: It looks really nice , but really whats wrong with darkened beige grout anyways :lol: I have finished the kitchen , well the applying stage, now I just have to do the powder room , the hallway , the upper landing and the main bathroom upstairs and I will have finished that task :yes: :lol: My fingers are coated with the grout sealer, I am a sight :lol:

HI SUSAN... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gif Tell me the truth is your scale moving :lol: I am afraid to get on mine :lol: I have stuck fast to my diet, but I still feel sluggish. :?: Well maybe by Monday , I will feel better. MMmmmm a cream cheese bagel, sounds so yummy, what does the Atkins shake taste like ? Is it yummy to.:lol: Whens Gaby's birthday, did I miss it!!! Honestly I am so exhausted I don't remember one minute to the next this week :lol: I hope you are having a great day, will chat later computer willing :lol: I have a lot to do.:hug:

HI ANGIE... .http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gif I must say I am a very patient person , but this computer is driving me to drink :lol: I am praying right now that when I go to send this it works, or I may be bald by tonight. :lol: I hope you are having a wonderful day:hug:
HI JULES.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gif I have a hard time drinking the water, although I try very hard, there is just something about all that water.:lol: Glad to hear you are managing yours. Did I understand you , You are sad about not being able to go to in to work :lol: Hope your having a great day, I will b back later , I have so much to do , and its my own fault :lol::hug:

HI CRISTI.... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gif. I did take out the tile, but I will be back to fill you in on it later, its just to time consuming to tell you now, and you know how I don't leave out any of the detail :lol: I hope your having a great day.:hug:
WHERES GINNY.....http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gifGINNY I MISS YOU GINNY :)


HI TO THE REST OF YOU GIRLShttp://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gif I HOPE YOU ARE ALL HAVING A LOVELY DAY , I WILL TRY AND CATCH UP WITH YOU LATER. NOW I HOLD MY BREATH AND POST, :^:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/bartfear.gif DID IT WORK , ITS HARD TO SEE FROM THIS ANGLE , I THINK IT DID :lol:

Another quick one ladies...

Woke up remembering that this is my early Friday and I have some errands to run in town before I go!! Where did the time go this week?? This week went by so fast!! I just can't keep up anymore!!

Hugs to you all and I will catch up after work!

:hug: :hug:

Hi Ellen
I like the canned strawberry shakes. I think they are good chilled. It is somewhat filling, especially with a banana. I love bagels though with coffee. Gaby even dips her bagel in my coffee - lol
I am eating cucumber slices, turkey and cottage cheese for lunch.
Have to find out Monday if that scale is moving!!!!

HUGS!

...oops....need to get it in gear for that Monday weigh in. Kind of forgot about that when I went through the Burgervillle drive-thru today. One bacon cheeseburger later...:rollseyes: 'Course I got it dry, so that takes off a bunch of calories, right? and it was only about a 3oz piece of meat...practically healthy I tell you!

Well, preschool saga is over as we have decided to send DD to a new school in the fall. I think it will be a really fun place for her and everyone will feel good about it. I will not miss preschool fundraising...did I mention new school has no fundraising? It wasn't the deciding factor, but a nice perk for us nonetheless. I wish kindergarten would hurry up and get here!

Susan...you were probably in John's as I was driving up to the preschool this morning...hehe...another close call jk. We might actually run into each other again one of these days. :)

Jane - I enjoyed the pix of your house - is it stick built or manufactured? it sure went up fast, I'm envious. Our remodel is inching along. Sheetrock is almost done, then we hopefully can afford to hire someone to do the taping and mudding.

Hi Ellen Angie, Ginny, Jules, Cristina, Sue, Marti

Welcome MaryAnne

Hiya ladies...

We are going through these threads fast ladies! But that's good...means people are posting a lot and I always like to see that. I get lonely when no on posts. Anyway...

Oh, ELLEN...love Bart and the bear, so cute! And my goodness, you are one busy lady. I admire all that you do, instead of hiring someone out. I think it makes your home that more special knowing that you did it with your own two hands, and a LOT of sweat of course. I can't wait to see your kitchen! Actually, I want to see it all!

SUSAN...you can do it! Just keep saying that over and over. My new mantra is Just DO it! Okay, so I stole it from Nike so don't tell. :sssh: And don't you dare say you only walked a sad mile missy! :nono: That's like when people say they only lost a pound. Well, ya know what? All those 1 mile walks and 1 pound losses add up. So you take it and be happy! That's an order! :drill: And WTG on getting that mile in! :carrot: OMG! You mentioned a school bus again!! You know what that means? That song is in my head, get it out!

JULES...I know what ya mean about all the bad things with tanning. DH doesn't say anything but those thoughts are always in the back of my mind. After I paid for the month I started thinking, maybe I really don't want to go this year. I'm not going as much this time as I have in the past though. The last two years it was like I couldn't get enough. And this year, I don't really want to get real dark, but just a little tan, which I am there already. So, I'm just going to tan on the days that I exercise, maybe. I may just cut it back to two days of tanning. It really does scare me when I think about it though. But that is like with anything...I've learned to take things as they come and just try and enjoy life. I've been so stressed lately with trying to sale the house and DS being gone. I finally got it in my head that I have to stop because the stress was killing me. I can't live like that and I have no control over what happens. So, just gotta go with the flow. I doubt that I will tan next year. I think I am more afraid of wrinkles than getting cancer, lol! :dizzy: When I got on the elliptical yesterday, I kept thinking, I really like this! I have wanted one for our exercise room but before DS left, he went and bought a big stinking weight bench and that took up the rest of the room.

SUE...you know people are getting better when they want to eat, lol! I'm glad your mom is doing better. And good for you for making her take it easy for now. Shouldn't do too much too soon. How exciting that you have some wood going up on your house! :carrot: And the projects DH is going to make for it! You must be very proud of him and I bet all that he makes is just gorgeous. You are definitely going to have to share some pix soon. I'm getting excited for you! And WTG on getting your walk!:carrot:

ANGIE...OMG about the clown! :lol3: :lol3: :lol3: Now that one I would love to see! Well, maybe not.

Hi to everyone else, MICHELLE, MINDEE, MARTI, JANE, KATY, MARYKATE, KATHY, GINNY, and anyone I missed! Our group is growing so much I can't keep track of everyone.

I was up early to get some housework done and started watering the front yard. I just can't keep up with doing the front and back on the same day so have gone to doing one one day and the other the next day. When needed of course. It's just way too early to be watering. Anyway, so went to do my It Figures and I went around the circle three times today! WOOHOO! :carrot: I felt like I could do three yesterday but Charlotte said we'll just do two to start. Didn't do anything else but was dying to get on the ellipitcal! I REALLY like that thing. Definitely going to have to figure something out to get one for home. Anyway, since I didn't get on anything else (had some errands to run) I did a 1.5 mile walk on the treadmill when I got home. I feel so energized and am lovin' it! :woops: :running: :lifter: :strong: :workout: :tread: I have been taking my vitamins and drinking four bottles of water since Monday. Had an extra one two of those days and I am almost finished with my fourth today! :carrot: Will more than likely have another with dinner. I'm making chicken and rice but I am fixing me a salad and chopping up some chicken to throw in it. For some reason it has sounded good to me all day! Anyway...anyone up for another 21 day challenge? We can just continue with the last one Marti started if anyone is interested. Okay, so probably should get going. Have a load of laundry to fold and dry another.

Take care and have a good one ladies! See ya tomorrow! :wave:

Hiya KATY, MARTI & SUSAN! :wave: Someone always sneaks in while I am typing away! Actually, I have been at this for over an hour now, lol! :lol: I've gotten up three times to go potty and every time I get up to go ErnieDog thinks he needs to go. So I went out with him, and then I went and turned the sprinkler off, took the clothes out of the dryer and started the other load! How's that for multitasking? Oh and I made two phones calls! Anyway...

KATY...glad you guys got little Miss Leigh enrolled in a new school! And not more fundraisers, yay! :carrot: Hey, don't rush kindergarten! I swear when the kids started that is when it seemed like the years started flying by!

MARTI...does an early Friday = a Jhanai weekend? I can't remember. Too much going on with everyone it's hard to keep things straight sometimes.

SUSAN...you must have a strong stomache, or the shakes have changed over the years. Years ago, I tried the slimfast ones...didn't work for me. I bought some in the can and could not get past the smell. Went right from the fridge down the drain. So did the powder with milk. I did that for one week straight. Stuck to it, no cheating what-so-ever and I even exercised every day...did not lose one pound, not one I tell ya. Anywhoo...

Gotta get going ladies. Didn't realize it was almost 3:30, YIKES!

Ok, hello ladies.

I have been having a very bad week.:stress: As I told you my dog was not doing well. He passed away (with assistance) this afternoon. He went down hill so fast, I can't stand to see an animal suffering. I hated to do it, but everyone said it was for the best, and the kindest thing to do for him.. I know it with my head, but my heart is breaking. I want to share a poem my friend wrote to me for his eulogy. His name was Trooper. He was 14. 14 years of being constantly at my side.

In Memory of Trooper
You came to us while still a pup
We had so much fun
Watching you grow up
All thru the years
You've always been
A loyal, faithful loving friend
We come here now to say good bye
with saddend hearts and tearful eyes.:cry:
We lay to rest our dear family pet
and keep with us memories of Trooper
that we will never forget.

I'll be back soon to rejoin the conversation. Just wanted you to know what was going on and why I am not posting.:headache: :tired: :cry:

Ginny

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/cutecolorsplantflower1.gifHI SUSAN ....I absolutely love strawberry banana shakes , I make mine with 2% milk strawberries banana & protein powder. they are so good, I also love banana shakes with 2% banana cinnamon and nutmeg with protein powder. Are you worried at all about the scale status :lol: I just finished a salad with lettuce cucumbers and red peppers with a light balsamic dressing. I really feel like something else but I don't know what, I usually snack on 0% fat free yogurt , but I'm hungry :lol: You didn't say about Gaby's birthday, I don't even remember if I saw anything, I am walking around in a daze the last few weeks, OK who am I kidding the last 20 years :lol:

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IN MEMORY OF TROOPER
HI GINNY..... I AM SO SORRY ABOUT THE LOSS OF YOUR PET, I HAVE LOST MANY AND ONE ONLY MONTHS AGO, I DO KNOW HOW YOU FEEL. ITS HARD KNOWING WHEN TO LET GO, BUT WE DO IT WHEN WE KNOW ITS THE BEST FOR THEM. HE WAS YOUR FAITHFUL FREIND FOR 14YRS AND YOU HIS, AGAIN I AM SO SORRY

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{{{{Ginny}}}} so sorry :)

Ellen - Gaby's birthday was in Feb,she was 4 years old.

STARVING now....dang.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v619/tearose1/ice-cream.gifSUSAN HELP ME I WANT SOMETHING GOOD SO BAD :lol::

Ginny, Im so sorry about Trooper,,,,

I had an apple Ellen, I am totally ....starving still!! lol whatver.....hmmmm. I want some shrimp chips, those are soooooo yummy and Arbys has a wonderful Gordon Bleu ......*sigh......30 pounds isn't that much Ellen. I could live with that if I could have shrimp chips.:devil: :devil: :devil: :devil: come on what do you say??? :devil:

Gotta go get the Gabster!! woo hoo.....let the weekend begin!!

Katy- I was at Johns at 8:55 am...where were you??? I never go there usually but I thought they would have banana's - what a pain!

OMG!!! We are melting, melting , melting.........is no one going to start a new thread??? :flame: :flame: :flame:

I'm just popping in to say HELLO! Though there is no way I can possibly say something about all of you individually as I have CRC Disease (can't remember crap ;) )

Ya'll look like fun so that's why I'm here!

Ginny, so sorry about Trooper! I lost my Sam two years ago next month (my first kitty...a black and white tuxedo...handsome boy) and I still miss him terribly. The ache does get better but still...it's so hard! (((Hugs))))

I do the Curves thing and so far I am loving it! Of course, I barely did exercise at all before that, so that could be why I am doing so well with it. And I'll tell you what! My energy level has been through the roof! I worked this morning from 9-1, then worked out at Curves, then came home and dressed our new bed, cleaned out the walk-in closet, cleaned out the two closests in our room, moved nightstands and cleaned them out...I was on fire and that never happens! Having the extra energy from working out...it makes it all worth it!

Hey thank u everyone for the welcome! ok my hair isnt green but it`s too dark..lol so i have been washing it like a mad woman..lol ..ok today I had 2 SF Optima bars 2 cups of coffee a roastbeef sandwich .a few rf chips.and ok this is bad..lol i had a iced cappacinio(sp) it was so good..lol i don`t get um everyday..lol i`m gonna go to the slimfast website and print out some sample meal plans..maybe that will help ..Good luck everyone! if anyone wants to chat ..IM me or add me to ya bud E List..ps how do i add pics to my posts? it`s makin me nutz that i can`t fig it out..lol
Smooches*
m a r y a n n

Happy Friday night ladies. Hope your weather is beautiful and your week-end is the same. Hello to the new JL's.
I was not a good girl today and the scales are not going to be my friend on Mon. 'Nuff said about that....it is depressing.
I DID walk 2 miles and hope to start walking morn and eve tomorrow. I am having issues with my knee and my heel, so hope I can keep up.
Mom enjoyed her lunch out but was ready to get home for a nap after eating. She is so funny. She thinks she should be totally healed and have her strength back...and it has only been a week since her surgery. Add to that the fact that she is 78 and she has to realize it is going to take awhile.

Ginny- I wish to add my sympathy on the death of your pet. After 14 years I am sure it is very hard. My (((hugs))) to you.

Ellen- Whoa, slow down girly. You are so busy and I am sure your house shows it. Hope you get the computer troubles fixed. I just put all of my pictures on CD and off the computer. It has helped speed things up. Maybe you have loaded too much on your hard drive???

Cristine- Yes, I am proud of all Dh builds. He is so talented. He made DGD a walnut writing desk and I am "hiding" it in the bedroom. Now I want one. :) The bathroom vanities will be with us forever in the new house and they are beautiful. I will do pics. soon, I promise.

Susan- I agree...let's just keep these 30 pounds. Eating is much more fun. That is why I had 3 breadsticks for lunch....(bad girl.) I do well for 3 days and fail for 3 more....then take 1 day to feel sorry for myself. Gawd.

Katy- I hope the new school works out well. Sounds like it will be a break for mom anyway. Aren't those drive-thrus murder on us though?

I got my hair cut very short today. Now I am trying to decide if I want to color it. Seems everything I use on it turns red, which I did for 20 years or so. Everyone thought I was a natural redhead..and I do have red highlights, but not as red as I colored it. ha! Now I just want to cover the gray and not go too dark.
DH burned limbs and twigs at the lot today. There is much more to do as far as clean up over there. The whole joists/sub floor is on. Walls are next...finally.

Aloha until tomorrow.....

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OK GIRLS ITS TIME FOR A PEP TALK :
SAY AFTER ME
I CAN DO THIS

I KNOW I'M HUNGRY
I KNOW I'M WEAK
I KNOW I'M SHAKING
AND CAN BARELY SPEAK
I KNOW ITS HARD
BUT WEVE COME SO FAR
WE CAN'T GIVE UP
IS THIS WHO WE ARE
I SAY NO,
AND I SAY IT AGAIN
NOW PICK UP THAT PIZZA
AND FINISH MY FRIEND

(JUST KIDDING JANE ) :lol:

Can I finish my Whoppers before I put down my pizza Ellen???

We can do everything in 3's Sue? That seems fair,,,,,,3 candy bars, 3 pizza's
( or should we do slices??) 3 beers........mmm, I so want a cold beer. Congrats on your 2 miles!!

Hi Mary Ann! and where is Michelle?

Welcome LakeGirl :) My mother is doing CURVES and she likes it - so far she has lost 20 pounds since Jan.

I guess I will take Gaby home. The Middle Child was grounded for pulling the smoke alarm at school. What am I going to do with these kids?

Katy - Hope the new school works out for Leigh :)

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SUSAN GO TO BED :lol: Finish your burgers and beer and I don't want to hear another peep out of you tonight , do you hear me. :lol: Who pulled the fire alarm ,:nono: I say tie her up,:yes::lol: and I don't know what to do after that I have no experience in this area.:no:did you like my poem , that was an Ellen original :lol: now I am going to bed I am soooooooooooo tired :tired:Chat tomorrow, night girls

Wow!!! Lots going on!! Don't post here...another thread started....see you there!


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