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.
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.
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
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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 and sllimfast Optima bar..lol
smooches*
Maryann
[B]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.[/B]
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.. .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.. .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.. 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. I'll catch ya in the morning.
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.
HI SUSAN...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 Your a loving caring hardworking Mom , so don't you dare doubt yourself. Now get out there and buy them shoes Now shame on you trying to force Jane to tell how much weight she gained just to ease your guilty conscience Your the best Now you pick your face up off the floor, and say with me, I am strong , I am invincible , I am woman, hey isn't that a song darn that Helen Reddy. when you do get those shoes ,you best get yourself down to my house, we have business to discuss.
HI GINNY....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 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.Sorry to hear your puppy isn't doing well
HI JANE....Yes 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 I should have told you when I joined Jane I'm a serial quilter I understand , I guess it is kind of nerve racking having a bunch of strangers going through your house Don't give Susan any information , she is trying to ease her conscience , I think she secretly, has a Twinkies stash 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 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. MARYANN.....SORRY , its all I had that matched my clip art and you know the clip art has to match Welcome, nice to have you here. You have two little girls , that's so nice, so one is my age you said I really hope you have fun here, everyone is so nice, even me 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
HI JULES....After 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, I made it that time. Now every time I have to do something, I get all knotted up inside. That's my story 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.
HI MARTI....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
HI SUE....To Mom, happy to hear everything went well. Take your time catching up , trust me it isn't going anywhere HI EVERYONE ....HOPE YOU ARE HAVING A WONDERFUL EVENING GINNY HURRY UP THE TEAS GETTING COLD
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!
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.
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.....
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.....
Newbie here :) be gentle..lol
and sllimfast Optima bar..lol
.you'll have to share your way of eating. I too am on optima slim fast. But some days I vary to regular food.
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'll catch ya in the morning.
Now you pick your face up off the floor, and say with me, I am strong , I am invincible , I am woman, 
((((Angie))) 9 1/2 feet.....we won't tip over will we?? lol 