Support Groups - Weight Loss and Chit Chat #188.

Hello and welcome to the Jaded Ladies.:welcome2:
We are a group of ladies who come in for support and encouragement on our weight loss struggles. And we also find time for some chitchatting!:cofdate:
So please, won't you join us??

Hello Ladies!!

Jules--How fantastic to have found a friend to go work out with! I have co-workers who work out, but we don't all agree on the time to go work out. So I'm on my own. Which is ok, just got to go do it. We used to have a total gym and we ended up selling it. We didn't have the room for it and putting it up and down was just to much for me. That in itself was a workout. If we had more space we might have kept it. My gazelle is so light, it's not a problem putting up and down.

Michelle--Sorry your pedometer doesn't work. Will you be trading it in for a different one or are you just not going to buy one? I'm in agreement w/you on the weight loss and having kids! I'm just not sure why I can't get my mind to where I want it to be to get serious! I'm trying though!

Sue--So very sorry about your BIL. Many hugs your way for you and your family.:hug: You've gone through an emotional time in your life...don't fret w/what the scale says. Now you can concentrate on you for awhile and get back in the swing of things.

Angelia--I love that name. So very pretty. Is that what you would like for us to call you for now on?? You sound like you're so ready in getting in charge of yourself. Being able to say no to other things and concentrate on you is such a huge step! I am so very proud of you and know that I and the others will be here for support! As for a night time tour of Alcatraz.....does sound spooky doesn't it? Wonder if there are really ghost over there? I've heard that there were.

I've been busting my butt on the gazelle. Anyone who owns one knows that you can't get to crazy on the thing. But I've been trying to keep up a good pace so I actually break a sweat rather than just gliding slowly, doing that won't get me anywhere. Been taking a light lunch to work, and trying to avoid eating a big meal when I get home since it's late....around 10:00. I usually go for a snack to tidy me over. It's hard though. Trying to get the mind set to getting healthier! Been hating how I feel about my body.

Anyway....off I go. Time for bed.

Hugs to all!

Morning all! Ok today is a bit better - no help in site (work wise) but I can do this and I will ask for a raise in my next evaluation :)

What is a gazelle?

Not looking forward to weigh in hoping if it makes me nervous that will take some weight off before hand LOL -- I can hope! I need to break this plateau but then again maybe it is inches & not weight but this would be the first week with no loss in 9 weeks. Stress I am sure but at least I feel better about it. I was looking for the notes on previous posts for the above but they must be from 187? Sorry stop laughing I am a newbie with the Ladies :) hehehehe

Good morning. I missed some newbies, and I am sorry. Welcome to all!

Today is a better day for me. Even though it was hard for me to say good-bye to my son yesterday...he is the baby...I did get a call from him and he just makes me smile.

Angelia, You make me proud to know you. Your attitude is so great and I just know you will be able to achieve what you are striving for. YOU GO GIRL!

Marti, Way to go on the gazelle. I wish I had one. I hated the treadmill, but it hurt my knees. I hear the gazelle is easier on your joints. I admire the exercise you are doing. I have been to Alcatraz and we had to get reservations beforehand. You might check on that as I sure don't want you to miss the trip. It was so interesting. Don't know if I would want to go at night.

Robin, I am the queen of stress eating. I used to smoke and did that instead of eating when I was stressed. Of course, I was thin as a stick too. Now that I am a non-smoker I eat!

Michelle, I hope you are having a good day. I was so surprised today....I broke down and got on the scale. I am still 175, so I didn't gain. Now, to get working on that!

I walked last night with my neighbor and we talked. I think it helped me get passed the sadness of the last two weeks. Actually, I am going to call her right now and see if she wants to walk before it rains. We are expecting storms!
DH is keeping busy at the new house building our storage barn. That is his way of dealing with the grief. His brother was his best friend/father figure.


Thank you all for your well wishes. I think I can get going again.

Hello and sorry to miss any of the other JL's. Alot has changed here and I am just trying to figure it all out. :)

Good mornin', ladies...:coffee: That's actually green tea this morning, not coffee. Trying to get all my water in...now at about 48 oz a day, not great, but a definite improvement.

Quaker corn bran and 1% milk for breakfast...not too bad...think I'll have a banana, too. Lunch will be a challenge because we don't seem to have any stupid lunch food in the house. No smart lunch food either, come to think of it. :lol: Gotta go see what I can come up with.

Any creative ideas for a 15 year old who refuses to do his homework and is failing virtually all of his classes? I am at my wit's end. The kid is so smart, scores incredibly high on tests, but just won't do the work. Got a meeting with his counselor, vice principal, and my ex on Thursday. Fortunately my ex is a really great guy and we are ususally in agreement on how we handle kid-problems. At 15 he should be old enough to handle his school work, mature enough to do what needs to be done, but he just won't. He has ADD, so I know that's part of the root of the disorganization and lack of focus...but it's no excuse for laziness, or lying when we ask him if his homework is done. The only other thing I can think of now is to have direct email contact with each of his teachers to know exactly what his assignments are, and then he can't get away with, "Oh, I only have geometry homework tonight...nothing else." And now it's too late in the year...even with summer school, I don't know if they will let him pass on to his sophomore year.

Aw, crud...wanted to do individuals, but now I'm out of time! Gotta get used to the work schedule again...I will be back later today...

Good morning, ladies!

Well, today is not going well with my eating and I';m trying to get it turned around. However, with that being said, I have discovered today that stress is definately one of my triggers for eating. My oldest friend from high school (she's 38) is in a 10-12 hour surgery today for cancer. They are removing most of the right side of her tongue and then doing some reconstruction with skin from her arm. She's down in Baltimore (an hour and a half from me) so I have to wait until tonight to call her sister to see how things went. She's in for weeks of chemo and radiation once she recovers from surgery. I'm planning on getting down to see her this weekend.

ADD....I'm all about it! My ten year old has it (actually ADHD) and homework is a constant struggle. The best advice I can give to you on that one, is yes, definately get in contact with his teachers in the Fall. I know once they leave elementary school, and have more than one teacher, it gets harder, but sometimes it is the only way to stay one step ahead! Good luck. I know how hard it can be.

Marti ~~ I'm taking my pedometer back tomorrow and I'm not getting another one, right now atleast. I'm also having the hardest time getting focused. I want this weight off so bad, but my mind is not cooperating at all!:listen:

Robin ~~ Hope you get that plateau broken and get some pounds coming off again.:crossed: :goodscale

Sue ~~ I'm having a little better day today and the weather is beautiful and sunshiny.:sunny: That's good that atleast you didn't gain. I always say it's better to just stay the same so atleast you're not gaining.;)

Katiecat ~~ I'm sorry to hear about your problems with your son and his school work. My sister is also going through the same thing with her daughter right now, and she has always been an A-B student and the teacher called my sister the other day and said that my niece wasn't turning in her homework or participating in class anymore. She already has her on medication that the doctor just upped and in counseling.:(

Kimberly ~~ I hope your friends comes through her surgery safely. I will say a prayer.:hug:

Kimberly, I will also say a prayer for your friend. Hope all goes well.

Michelle, I am actually feeling better about everything today...so that scale better watch out!

Katiecat, My DD is having trouble with my DGS just as you are. He is so smart and just doesn't do the work if he can get out of it. She is in constant contact with his teachers. As of now he won't have to repeat 10th, but has to take a class in summer school. He even had to take these last few weeks off work because the school is in contact with his boss and they won't let him work if the grades don't come up. Hopefully that will get him motivated, but you are right, it is a little late in the year to do much. If I had a magic answer I would sure share it!! Hang in there.

Tried to get my neighbor to walk, but she wasn't home. I attacked my kitchen instead. I took everything off the counters (ick) and scrubbed. Cleaned the coffee pot, toaster, microwave, fridge and have the stove to go. It is no coincidence that I am taking a break before the stove is done. LOL. I also cleaned the utility room from top to bottom. Snaked the vaccum hose behind the washer, dryer, and freezer. Killed ALL of those dust bunnies. So as soon as I finish the stove I am going to think of something for dinner.

Foodwise I am doing okay and have been drinking all of my water/Crystal Light. Now if I get a walk in tonight I will be doing great.

I will probably be back later. I am Chatty Cathy today!

Good Morning Ladies

Robin:: I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you get that raise you want on your next evaluation. I'm also having issues w/breaking a plateau. If I can call it that. I have flucuated back and forth from 145-150 for who knows how long! My highest weight being 175 or more. (stopped weighing in once I seen 175) And for some reason, I can't get down any lower than 140!! Right now I'm about 148 or so and who know if it's going up or down. (broken scale)We just have to keep on working on it and eventually we'll see our plateau's broken!

Sue:: I don't know if the Gazelle is any easier on the joints. I suppose it might be due to the gliding movements. Not sure. I wish I had a tredmill. Want to trade?:D James and I looked into getting reservations for the tour of Alcatraz. Not sure when we'll get it, but we need to do it soon! So looking forward to vacation. I'm hoping to at least lose 5lbs. That's not a lot, but it will show that all my efforts I'm putting in is actually working!

Katie:: I love green tea!! I think I'll join you w/that!:cofdate: We bought some really good green tea leaves in SF last year, I will be picking up some more while I'm down there. I wish I had some advice for you about your son. My DD is only 11 and so far so good on the school. She keeps telling me she has ADD......now, why would SHE be telling me this?? I hope you find the help that you're looking for.

Kimberly:: Sorry to hear about your friend. I hope you hear good news that they got all the cancer when you call later tonight. Keeping her in my prayers.:hug: Stress eating in a situation like that is totally understandable. Hard to break the habit but we all know what you're going through. You can always hop online and talk w/us if you have the urge to eat something you don't want to be eating. (which is what I'm doing right now!) HUGS!:hug:

Michelle:: If our bodies and minds work together, we wouldn't have this weight issue problem would we?? I continue to make great plans of what I'm going to do to get myself in great shape....then I don't do it. I start and then I stop. So far though...I'm doing fine. I'm hoping it continues. I think for me, I need to write it all out and keep myself accountable for all that I do. Maybe I need to pair up w/a co-worker and exchange my stats w/her that way have a someone else to be accountable to. I need guidance is what I guess I'm trying to say.

Angelia:: How are you doing today?? Pop in when you get a chance and let us know!

Jane:: Hope you and Katie are hugging right now!!

Hello to everyone else out there!!

Ok, I must get myself ready for work. Such a beautiful day here in Oregon and I don't want to go to work...but, somebody has to pay the rent!:D

Hugs to all!!

Angelia--that's so beautiful--I am feeling like you are trying not to get too depressed at the fact that even with trying I don't seem to be losing--I was even good last week--I never binged while I was stressed and drank my water and ate healthy, but I still gained 2 lbs....I didn't do my exercising so I am trying again this week...we will see. on the plus side DH has been really supportive.

Marti--I have looked at the gazelles and they look easy on the knees, I really like the elliptical and am saving for a decent one. It was a beautiful day here too.

Katie--my son had problems too...they had a program in middle school that the teachers had him write down his assignments on a paper and they initialed
it and then I had him do the homework and initial it. I sat there and watched him do the homework and he did excellent on the tests because he knew the stuff but he wouldn't turn in the homework that he did--drove me completely crazy!!

Robin--they decided at my work that we didn't need a drector in our area that I would be supervisor and report straight to a vp. For all the added responsibilities I got a small raise and out on salary--I will make less now then I did before because now I can't get overtime but still have to work it to keep up from time to time.

Sue--I am so sad for the sadness you had to go through..I hope things get a little easier--I too am a member of the stress eating crowd.

Kimberly--so sorry about your friend...my friend/co-worker is doing better with all she has been through.

Michelle ma belle!! Hope you are having a wonderful evening!!

Jules, Ya know after everything the last couple of days I don't feel depressed,,,I feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders... (wish that weighed something...lol) I did feel over burdened not long ago,,,with geesh 4-5 month wait for the Dr,,and all that is happening at home/theatre/work. But like a cloud lifted as I was cleaning the house,,,why do I have to wait till I see that Dr.? Why not do your own thing? I have a hard time following rules so thought,,,your worst enemy for food is (other then will power and stress/emotions) is sugar and white flour... So my big plan is to wean off of sugar,,, and got to remember I can't have aspertame, so having no sodas and such can be hard but I feel Im at that point in life that I can do this.
I don't know if you going on salary is such a good idea...do you work just 40 hours? Are there bonuses?

Sue,,,reading your post Im thinking geesh should clean something in my house...lol BUT no,,,if anything will give Miss Skittles a bath,,,after we take a half hour walk. Good for you going for a walk with your neighbour,,,

Michelle,,,lets do a small challenge,,,go walk 10 minutes in one directions from your home,,,then back. While you are walking,,,think of something you can tell me about you,,,craziest thing you ever did in highschool....is you had a winning lottery ticket for 5 millions dollars...what ever you want to talk about. Either post in here or PM ...and after my walk I will do the same.

Marti,,,I really wish I was you,,,other then it being cold and rainy when we were there it was so much fun. Loved it there. Im so close to finishing Brandon's room down stairs which means I can get him out of the spare room which means my workout stuff can be put up. Gazelle, total gym and bike. Till then I walk.

Robin,,,when is your evalution?

Jane,,,hope you and Neil are having fun with Katie.

Katie,,,well talk with the teachers councillor vp and ex...and possibly have a two part meeting,,,the adults and what can be done,,,then another with Mr. Nolan about what he would want to do. Have rewards,,,as in he can watch tv,,,computer,,,and no summer school. hmmm is that rewards? or threats? Let him choose what they are...lol But no seriously he needs to understand that with his marks summer school which will totally bite is going to be his only option. What Jules said is good,,,we had to do that with Brandon, the teacher sign his home work,,,then I sign to show he did it.

ps,,,you guys don't need to call me Angelia,,,Angie is what I joined with,,,just felt like a new beginning ment starting over with everything including name.

be back later...(Michelle)

:wave: Angie ~~ The first craziest thing I did in highschool was we all piled as many people into a small volkswagen bug as we could...it was horrible!:devil: The other thing was to be on the flag team. We always had two girls that NEVER learned the routine, and always made us all look stupid!:dizzy: As a matter of fact, I have won some small amounts with the lottery tickets, but one time I went into the store with a ticket that I almost threw away and scanned it and it said "congratulations, please see retailer" and I ended up winning $100. I was so happy because I didn't even think I had won anything, and it atleast paid for my groceries while I was there.:o It felt good to walk and think about all of this; good therapy!:yes:

My neighbor finally did call and we walked 2 miles. I want to go for 3 but she has an issue with her knee. She can walk twice a day or more, but no more than the 2 miles at a time. Sooo hopefully we can start walking twice a day as we did last summer.
After walking and before I took my shoes off I headed over to the lot with a Coke for DH only to find that he had gone for a 44 oz. drink for himself. Oh well, I got a look at what they did today and at the shed he is building. Everything is right on.
I fixed pork chops, rice, stir fry veggies for dinner. Gave DH 2 biscuits, but I was good! I wanted rice, so no bread. I had a few animal crackers before 8 o'clock as per my new rule of nothing after 8. DH had cake and ice cream and I wasn't even tempted. My big downfall is if we have salty snacks in the house, so I am just not buying them.

I have decided to not do a challenge right now...I always mess that up. So I will just try for the walking every day and watching portion sizes. Once I can tell I am eating less/right I will add more exercise too. The drinking is no problem for me as I have a glass of water or tea with me at all times now.

Hope you all had a wonderful day and I will see you tomorrow.

Good for you Sue,,,I am like you when I feel restricted with rules/challenges I find my self feeling caged...but that might only be for awhile,,one day I may be able to do that. But you seem to be on the right track...does it help to come in here and talk about that?

Michelle,,, I once accidently caught the science lab on fire. I was doing an experiment with a girl name Loretta, she turned both burners on and I used the lil started and WHOOOSH the whole place went up in a big ball of flames. After that I was blamed for everything that happened..and well I did use that to my advantage, kept my mouth closed and let people think what they will,,,that I was a total Bad A.. (which I really was and wasn't...lol) I never tried to destroy anything or graffitied anything,,,but someone did and I was finger pointed.
Have never won money but have one many free tickets.
So tomorrows walk,,,tell me what you would do if you won 5 million dollars...and make it a 15 walk in one direction and then back....

I ate so clean today,,,feeling super in control,,,my lil walk made me so tired I came home, cleaned the dinner dishes and crashed,,,even got my water in! I know today could of turned...I started off rocky,,,slept in, didn't get my costumes all ready to return to this school I borrowed some from. Brought my breakfast in a bowl,,,anyone eat Kashi cereal? Its pretty good. Anyways I did like it but not all over my passenger seat! Ya I dropped the bowl and the lid popped open,,,arghh cleaned the best i could...1 box of kleenex... so didn't have anything to eat till 3,,,which consisted of a bun,,,as I was driving to the school with the costumes. I ate a healthy dinner,,left over roast, pasta and fresh veggies. I sprinkled parm cheese and pepper on it,,,and it was tasty.
Im working on the blog,,,just not sure yet how to link it to here...soon hopefully.
later all

Morning All! It sure is dreary here with this weather! I didn't get home last night until after 9 with the meetings at the schools - I should be totally whipped but I am actually in a pretty good mood today. :rain:

Had a WI yesterday -- no change (well ok -8 oz whippy LOL) Oh sorry --- my evaluation is either in June or July. :crossed:

Angelia - your story reminded me on one of our science classes -- I totally made my bunson burner explode (we were evaporating water from salt water to see the remaining salt effect) -- well I left it burning & boom -- Did you know high concentrations of salt when a fire is under it will do that? Well you do now LOL :fr:

I have put my pump for my exercise ball in a safe place apparently as I need to pump up the ball and I can't find the pump! I did get a new Ab Assult dvd from Ebay last night for the ball workout - can't wait to get it.

Ok I have to go run reports for work & will be back on in a bit (work is interupting my play time here LOL) :D

Angelia--I love the kashi cereal--I usually have it or two veggie sausage links on a piece of Ezekial bread from the health store. As far as being changed from hourly to salary--I was given no choice and no there are no bonuses just added stress and more responsibilities. Am actually looking into another supervisory credit card processing position at another local company--the pay for the same job is better than what I am being paid though I do make decent money for the area I live in.

Sue--i got very tempted with a co-workers birthday cake--it smelled really good--it was carrot cake--one of my favorites--but I was very proud of myself--I said I was trying to lose my hips not add to them...

Michelle ma belle--I once went to a Van Halen when David Lee Roth was the lead singer with five of us and a beer cooler in a Volkswagon bug. The concert was about an hour and a half away!! It was suppossed to be five girls but one of the girls got grounded and couldn't go so we took everyone's best friend Jimmy!! He said it was the best night ever!!

Robin--have you ever tried the pilates on the ball? My SLim-n-Tone was offereing a once a week Pilates class (which has been put on hold until fall) and the last one since it was just the instructor, the gym owner & me we di it using the ball. Very fun.

Marti-hope you have another good day!! I've got my cup of coffee gone (I should switch to green tea like Katie!!) and working on my first 20 oz bottle of water.

Kmberly--how's your friend?
Katie--hope all is going well for you and your arm is feeling better!

Good morning....I am actually feeling very perky this morning. I think it is because I was so good last night...no ice cream. I feel in control again.

Angie- I bookmarked your blog and will look at it later. Good luck with it! Yes, it does help to come here and talk about the weight issues. But I just have very little will power...so fingers crossed that I can so this.

Jules- Good for you on passing up the cake. DH ate the last piece of chocolate cake from Sun. I was pleased to see it go. Hope the job siuation works out for you.

Robin- Ever find the pump? I shudder to think of all the goodies I will find when we move...I am good at putting things away and forgetting where. Stay positive, the scales will move the RIGHT way soon.

Hi to everyone else. I am off to the Mall to return a top I bought (which looked better in the store than at home, go figure.) Then I will shop for groceries. It is rainy and gray today so my window washing is put on hold, DARN it. :)
DH is finishing the bathroom vanity for the new house. It is so pretty as was the first one.

See you all later. Have a wonderful day!

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I am hoping this will lead you to my photos. The new house doesn't look like much yet...but I will keep posting.

Good morning, ladies! Glad to hear that everyone is doing well! It is very dreary here today too, which made wanting to get up this morning an issue, but we all survived it.

My friend came through surgery after 14 hours. Haven't gotten too much of an update other than that. I assume they will have to wait for biopsy results maybe to see if they got everything and how the lymph nodes looked.

Back on eating plan today thankfully!

Jules ~~ I went to 1 Van Halen and 2 Journey concerts my senior year, and we had SO much fun! Oh how those days are gone!:(

Good Morning Ladies!!

This has to be quick, something is keeping me from staying logged online!!

I will post more later.

Just wanted to say good morning and hope you're having a great day today!!

Michelle--I saw Journey too. My first concert was The J Geils Band--remember "Freeze Frame" from when you were high school....

Marti--Good morning to you and hope your day goes well--sorry you couldn't get on earlier!!

Sue--How exciting for you--you need to keep us posted with more pictures as the house progresses

Kimberly-so glad your friend came through surgery--here' to praying that there is nothing bad found in the biopsy. Yes, it is very dreary today in Hagerstown....I think it's suppossed to be like this all week.

DD & I are going out to lunch Friday at the Blue Moon Cafe near the college she goes to. (Kimberly--since you'll know where I am talking about--she goes to Shepherd and the cafe is right in Shepherdstown) we were going to walk around town and checkout all the "nifty" (her new word) little shops so hopefully the rain will clear up some.

Michelle -- I have been to Billy Idol, Def Leppard, Van Halen, Alice Cooper and the Rolling Stones :)

Marti - Have a fabulous day!

Sue -- cool photos! Someday I would love to build our dream house. Keep them posted so we can watch the progress! How exciting!

Kimberly -- we are thinking of your friend and so glad surgery went well.

Jules if your weather is like ours (depressing) -- it is supposed to rain here until next Thursday - ugh! But then I say let it rain as on the 3rd my dd wants a luau for her birthday! 24 kids, must be outside LOL

I haven't found that darn pump yet, we are playing hide & seek and I am really cold! :) watch me go buy a new one & then find the old one. I haven't tried pilates on the ball yet. I have done the pilates on the floor and so far I really like the bun & thigh one - boy can you feel that one!

ok I have to go walk the building as it is still raining here. Well it probably wouldn't matter seeing how I got wet running to Target at lunch. But it is only 48 degrees -- too chilly! bbl

Robin--try the Gaiam website--some really neat exercise stuff.
I saw Def Leppard, Quiet Riot, Loverboy, Judas Priest, Rush and the list goes on...I would have loved to have seen Alice Cooper ,my son would be envious too as he is a Alice Cooper fan and also LOVES Billy Idol. I got him a record player for Christmas and he is having fun going to Flea Markets and finding records--he keeps bugging me to go to my Mom's and get my old ones for him. He already has taken most of my old cassettes when he moved out....

Just passing by real fast!!

Well, I got wet.. :rain:
I did get all of the errands finished and even bought a couple new T-shirts. I got tired of always having the same old ones to wear when I exercise. Maybe if I look good I will feel good. :dizzy:
DH finished the vanity and it is beautiful. Both bathrooms will have walnut vanities built by him. The 1/2 bath will have a pedestal sink.

Don't know if I will be back on tonight since we are going to a choir program that my DGD is in.

I have a question....if you go to the link with my house pictures, can you also look at the other 2 albums? If not I will go open them since one is family and one is furniture pictures.

See ya all later....:wave:

Hi Sue--was pumping gas when the clouds burst open--rode home wet. I could only see five pictures and no other options but it may be just me..

Sue, I can only see the 5 too,,,how exciting to be at this stage,,,Im envious.

Jules,,,Im going to go see Inxs at the end of the month...Tanner is excited,,Im ok. I saw Rob Thomas and well thats enough for me...lol I saw Loverboy once in a mall. I have seen Tears for Fears, April wine, Corey Hart, Default, Nickleback (story behind that one) Lighthouse Barenaked Ladies, and a few other country bands.

Kimberly Im so glad your friend came out of surgery,,,pleae keep us up dated.

Robin,,,go buy another pump,,keep the receipt cause then you will find your lost one...lol

Michelle,,,so whats it going to be tonight for you walk? 1. What would you do if you won 5 mill. or 2. Your dream vacation?

I ate clean all day and have most of my water in... I have a computer class to go to tonight,,,its justa refresher.

Angelia--I LOVE The Bare Naked Ladies!!! I have their live CD and I would love to hear them in concert. I drank my water and will be going to Slim-n-Tone in the morning so I am on target.

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Here is the link to all 3 albums. I need to add pictures to all of them.

(I will lock the 2 back up in a few days......)

Home from the choir program. It was good...my DGD is a freshman and in one of the 4 singing groups. She is so cute, smart and very active. Makes good grades, sings, dances, cheerleads and is active in her church. Just a sweetie. Of course, all my "grands" are special! (grandma's can say these things...just ask Jane)

I missed the actual walk outdoors today, but did put in some miles at the Mall, Kohl's and the grocery store. I also did a 1 mile WATP tape. Would have done more, but for some reason my heel is hurting every time I step down. Ouch!
Had chicken pot pie for dinner that was a few more calories than I needed, but having just had cereal for breakfast and a salad for lunch I felt okay about it. No snacks. Yay!

Hope this rain lets up or there won't be any more work on the house this week. We go work on the cabinet selections tomorrow. I also have to show DH the lights and fixtures I have chosen.

Goodnight ladies!

Hi Everyone ~~ Sorry about no personals tonight, but I have not felt very well all day. I woke up feeling fine and then all the sudden I got very light headed, warm and sick to my stomach. I've been laying down resting most of the day, and tonight I'm feeling a little better. I really think stress is catching up with me!:(

Angie ~~ I won't be going on any walk, but I can still answer your question. If I won 5 million dollars, I would first pay off all of our taxes, buy a new house, buy my husband and I each our dream cars, pay for both of my girls to go through college, give each of them some money to invest, help my grandma out with setting her up with full time homecare, go on a couple trips, and invest the rest. How about you...what would you do with 5 million dollars?:dizzy:

Sue,,,same here I didn't get any walks in,,,both times that I had planned something else came up. As strange as this sounds when I had my first half hour (my only break) there was fire drill and I spent my time standing out in the parking lot,,,(like school, getting roll call) I ate my soup literally on the run....grrrr

Michelle,,,as I was telling Sue I didn't get my walk in either. So tomorrow ok? Im going to try and get 2 / 20 minutes in.
What would I do with 5 mill....I would go and buy up all the land I can in near by towns /near lakes,,,for a total of 1 million. Then I would build a house on each half acre lot and rent for awhile then sell....moo ha ha ha can you hear me,,,I will be taking over the world! Of course I will take a half million and divide it up between our siblings. Take care of my mom,,,her house is so old it should be torn down. My favorite charities will get some...and of course the big thing is both boys would be taken care of. Educated,,,with degrees in finance...lol
better run,,,Tanner needs the puter...

Hello Ladies!!

Got home not too long ago. Had to do some grocery shopping on my way home. Had to get gas too....$50 to fill the tank!:eek: Ridiculous!

Oh lets see if I can catch up here.

Jules--I would love to have an elliptical! I want that over a treadmill but my hubby would rather have a treadmill so if we ever get another exercise gadget...we may get a treadmill. Is Slim-n-Tone like Curves?? I'm sure you've probably told me before already, but I need a reminder.

Angie--Do you have a path to walk on near your home or do you just walk around the neighborhood. I LOVE your idea of walking and thinking up of things!! Could I join you? Would it have to be only while we walked or could I think up things while I gazelled?? I think that would help make things more fun while exercising! Let me know.

Michelle--Hope you're not coming down w/the flu or some other type of virus/cold. Keep yourself in bed and get well and come back when you're feeling better. Let those beautiful girls of yours take care of you!

Sue--Photos of your house were great. I love the area you building in. Is it in the country or do you just have lots of trees? Great looking family and love the furniture!! Send the sofa table my way!!:D How great it must be to have a walking buddy. I wish I has someone who would like to walk w/me. But for now...I'm on my own.

Kimberly--Happy to hear your friend came out of surgery. Let us know how the test results all come out.

Robin--You're going to have to tell me how you do pilates on the ball. I've done them on the floor and really like doing them, but I've never thought about doing them using the exercise ball. Let me know once you try it!

Well tomorrow I'll have to squeeze in time to make sure I get my gazelle workout. I have to take my girlie dog to the vet before work. She stepped on something and her back foot is swollen. I say she stepped on a bee and that the swelling will go down, but James wants her looked at. Now......if only I could get him to see the doctor when he's feeling absolutely miserable!

Ok...You all have a great night and I will check back in in the morning!

Sue--what beautiful daughters and grandkids!! Does you DH make the furniture himself? Our Property is all up and down and since I have been exercising it's easier but with the leftovers from the motorcycle accident my right knee doesn't do well going down some of the steeper slopes. DH & I do go more in the summer. Where we used to live was a back road and nice and flat real close to the C & O canal trail (follows the route of the river back in the day--the trails are for the most part still maintained nicely for walking or biking) On nights when I wanted to walk longer I hopped on to the trail--there was a very nice mile marker near where I came out and markers at every other mile. Made figuring out how far I walked very easy.

Michelle ma belle--I am so sorry you are not feeling well. I hope you get better soon--I was wondering where you were - you are missed!!

Angelia--I like your blog--pretty neat. Your idea with Michelle is really cool too. I am the opposite as far as craving go--mine is salt more than sugar though I do get chocolate cravings near my TOM.

Marti-Slim-n-Tone is kind of like Curves. There is a circle of various hydaulic machines and then an area with a stepper, jog boards and bosu balls (think half of a exercise ball--feels a little like a mini tramp) There is a bike and an elliptical for when you are done the circle and then several stretching stations. I really like it. I am going this morning to start my day.

Katie--I hope your okay...

Robin- Hi to you

Jane--I hope your having fun!!

Marti of course you can join us and do it while on the gazelle. Hope your girl pup is ok. I nodded when you said you wished James would do the same when he is miserable. Monte is the same,,,infact the vet's office is 3 doors down from our Dr. office. And he has rushed Miss Skittles in, but I had to push prod and entice him to get the stitches in his head that he needed...lol

Jules,,,I joined a gym that sounds like that but wasn't curves. If I had known what I know now I would never have joined THAT gym. He changed the hours to where it was impossible to work out. He would close from 12 -3 during the day and certain days he would close at 5...it was to the point he was open 5 hours out of the day,,,and there was so many times I would meet up wiht other women all ready to work out and theres a sign on his door saying be back in 5 minutes,,,and we waited ove a half hour before leaving. So not professional. I had signed a 1 yr contract with him and on my last month I went in paid it and left with my receipt. 3 months later I get a letter from a credit company saying I am being sued for non payment! I tried phoning no answer, went down,,,waited over and hour,,,which I admit got me totally worked up and so by the time I was there I was freaking mad. He then told me that I hadn't paid and blah blah,,,I started talking loud and he started yelling at me,,, to shut up. WELLL wrong thing to say to me. I told him he had better shut up and open his ears,,,cause I was not leaving till he called the credit company personally to explain he had made a horrible mistake with my non payment issue. He got a bit nasty,,,and well I got very nasty. By the time I was done with him,,,he was grovelling. I kept trying to show him the receipt that he had signed to me after my last payment...which he accused me of changing the date... I asked him if this reciept would be the only one available,,,did he not keep the copy in my file? He opened my file and there sat the copy. Warned him that if I didn't recieve a call from the credit company in 1 hour I would be calling my lawyer (I don't have a lawyer) 25 minutes later I got a call. He has called many times,,,sent letters and even had someone else call...I have said each time I would not associate myself with someone of his character. Left it at that.
And all for $30.

Well I have no idea why I woke up so early this morning,,,infact I literally heard my eye lids pop open...lol
Michelle, Im hoping you care feeling better....think of somethig for us to walk and think about...
have a great day

Angelia-That gym sounds terrible. The one I go to is open from 8:00am to 7:00 pm Monday thru Friday and 8:00am to noon on Saturdays. They are closed on Sundays. If I am running late from work the owner tells me to still come in that she will stay for me to finish but I try not to go after 7:00 and if I do I do a shortened version. I can't believe the way the owner talked to you. I joined Golds Gym with my dd when she was in HS but it was over 30 minutes away and I was intimaidated by all the "skinny" people working out ended up not going enough to pay for it and had a heck of a time getting out of the automatic payments.

Did my bill paying and now off to the gym...

Good Morning Ladies--

In the middle of getting ready to take Coco to the vet. You know.....I'm not even sure how James spells her name????? :lol: Her foot is looking worse today...I wonder what in the world she stepped on!

Jules--Is Slim-n-tone a busy gym? There is a Curves here in town, well there used to be, and it was always crammed w/women. And to me that's as bad as being in a gym full a fit and gorgeous people.:D I like having space when I sweat. :lol: The gym at work.......I'm all alone! Now, that's ok sometimes but gets lonely.

Angie--The gym you joined sounds horrible! Is he still in buisness?? I'm in agreement w/you about men and their owies and not taking care of them! But our dogs, whole different story. He tells me it's because they can't voice whats wrong w/them. I tell him that it doesn't matter, if he's can't even stand up straight because he's in pain.....means he needs to see a doctor! Being able to say :"It'll go away" doesn't mean a thing to me! Men.

Ok....curling iron is about ready and I have an hour. Will check in later to let you know whats up.

Talk to you soon.

Hi All! What a crazy week! I think I broke my plateau!!! dropped 1 more whoohoo - was getting nervous there. :carrot:

Had to cram all morning -- someone sabatoged the website I am in charge of at work (not cool!) so I have been fixing that all day. (basically another tech did a backup on my system which is a no-no as that is my responsibility & it took the sites to the beginning - YIKES. Our new process starts on Monday so I HAD to fix it today.

Sue -- you have a lovely family!

Jules - Thanks for the site! I have to order the kids yoga & kids ball now, that is WAY too cute!

Michelle -- hmmmm 5 million? so that would be like 250M after taxes.... can you live on that? LOL just kidding. Pay off everything, buy a vacation home, new automobiles, (save some aside for gasoline! hehe), college funds, some to my fav. charities (CAPS - child abuse prevention service), Animal Rescue, and to Elle's Place (for kids who have lost someone close to them, helps them cope, deal, understand the loss and helps them to move on) and the Red Cross. Take a much needed longer than needed vacation with my family.

Will check back in on Mon - have to take dd to get her physical and then this weekend we are visiting our moms & grandmas & on Sunday I am crashing :)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOMS!!! :hug:

I'm back.

Well took Cocoa to the vet and she had to stay!:( Poor things little foot had this huge blister like sore forming (which I didn't see yesterday) and they have to put her under to get what ever it is out. They say it's usually a grass seed that finds it's way between the toes and burrows its way in causing an infection. Will pick her up in a couple hours.

So all you pet owners out there, check your little paw friends every now and then to see how they're feet are. And now......I think I'll go mow my lawn to keep it short short short!!

Grass seed........poor little dog.

Good Morning Everyone ~~ Well I wish I could find some way to get out of this funk I'm in! I'm totally not motivated, but I should be since I'm down 2 pounds this week. I really don't know how I managed to lose weight, because I've been totally off track, but maybe it's the water intake that I'm still getting each day. Oh well, I'm happy I finally lost some!:D

Marti ~~ My husband paid $31 to fill our tank up on Tuesday night. That's the highest it's ever been, and we have just a Ford Focus car. I haven't had the flu, but I think my health problems are coming around due to my stress overload these past two weeks. It's amazing what stress will do to a body!:(

Jules ~~ Thank you for your kind words, and I'm glad I was noticed to be missed.:hug:

Angie ~~ I don't know about walking outside each day until my daughter is out of school next month for the summer. I do my WATP in my home for my exercise, but I still like to participate in the game, and EVERYONE is welcome to participate...just jump right in!;)

Robin ~~ Your ideas for the $5 million are so great also! I just wish it would come true, but it's hard to pull off if I'm not buying the lottery ticket to begin with!

I hope all of you have a happy Friday and I'll check back later.:grouphug:

well...my DD bailed on my lunch--some of her friends needed help moving and so she asked if we could do it another day--her divorce hearing is the 25th and I told her since I already have off that day and we are planning to do fun stuff together we could go that day.

Marti--some nights or morning I go in and there might be one other person (usually Patty) but other times there are several. Sorry about your Coco. My Levi has allergies and we were going to take him in for testing when I talked to the lady at the pet store I go too--we switched food and got brewers yeast/garlic pills and he is actually doing better --the guy who has Levi's son Nitro says he ended up getting Nitro tested and he's allergic to pine needles and poison ivy. If the new food doesn't keep it cleared up we will go for the testing.

Robin--good for you dropping a pound!! I got measured at S-N-T today--my weight is the same since my 10 lb drop after giving up regular coke for water but I have lost an inch from all three spots (chest-waist-hips)--I'll take anything I can get!!

Michelle ma belle--so glad your feeling a little better--I dropped the two stress pounds so I am back at my "0" loss!!

I'll jump in the 5 million dollar question--I do pretty much the same as everyone else paying off all bills, new car to replace my 92 Toyota Tercel, new house on our property, college tutition for dd who's already attending, evening art/creative writing classes for son who loves his electrician helper job but has to keep that creative side happy and setting up a home business for hubby to customize and build cars and motorcycles--upgrade his lathes and get whatever else is needed to get the jobs done, money to the local SPCA and women's shelter.

Speaking of hubby..gotta go...

What a cold, dreary day here. We had errands to run and a couple appointments and got wet, wet, wet. I have a huge golf umbrella in my car but for some reason I just park and bolt...never do the umbrella thing.
Didn't do much of anything after getting home. I was just cold and lazy! Talked to all 3 of my younguns and my Mom. Read a magazine and folded laundry. Fixed DH baked fish for dinner (which I don't eat.) We also had tortilla soup and I had watermelon and 1/2 banana. Had a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch with more fruit. I know I got my water in today but no exercise. :(

Hmmm..5 million dollars, huh? I know I would finish my new home, furnish it and give DH the best tools money could buy for his woodshop. We would each get a new vehicle, but I don't know what kind. I would share with the kids and my mom. Pay the rest of DS's Law school, maybe some for the "grands" educations. Then I would make a large donation to St. Jude's Children's Hospital. That is our favorite yearly charity. But, hey....I would have to buy something really extravagant for myself. I just don't know what it would be. Maybe a super nice computer, a whole new wardrobe (after I have a tummy tuck and lipo..haha) OR even an extended trip to somewhere tropical.

Anyway, I am so "ho-hum" today. Hope everyone else is looking forward to the week-end. Have a good one!

Oh oh..better answer you ladies. Thanks for the comments on my house, family,etc. Yes, DH makes beautiful furniture and I will post the pictures of the new vanities ASAP. He mostly designs the pieces also, sometimes from 2 or 3 drawings that he combines for 1 project. My family is pretty neat...but I have to say that. (j/k) Actually I need to add a picture of my son and step-son. Then there is the house, more pictures next week as they hopefully finish the roof.
The house is in the country, but in a small area of about 30 lots. It is just one big cul de sac. The whole area is wooded. We had to take out 5 trees to fit the house in and believe me we had that house moved to every area of the lot and ended up with it where we could lose the least trees.
By moving I will lose my walking buddy, but hopefully I can gain one or two in the new neighborhood. There are 2 retiree couples on our street.

Okay...I am really leaving now. Happy week-end.

SUE ~~ You have a good point there. I forgot that I would also have a tummy tuck after I lost all of my weight, lipo and a brest reduction and lift. I want that last one really bad!:o

ok I have to change my answer to include the same as you ladies! I want the girls put back to where they used to me! And I figure that to get that way I would put myself in the same place that Wyona Judd put herself in,,,do a bit of the therapy thing along with the learning to eat healthy/ier. I think I would take a holiday before that,,,then again aftermy rehab,,,a long holiday,,explore Europe. Maybe even explore my own country...lol

Day 4 no white sugar,,,still feeling good. Ate plain cheerios for breakfast, then soup for lunch. One of the ladies brought me a diet Crush sweetened with Splenda...still don't like the taste. So there is no chance of me doing the diet anything even sweetened with Splenda.
Had bbq steak, some pasta and cukes chopped up.

Any plans for the weekend?

here is another question...if you could choose any career what would it be?

Hey all....Let's head on over to # 189. Then we can all answer Angies next question!!:D