New Creations #4

guerita765 · 01-08-2005, 10:57 PM

Today was good for me too. I am working on the water thing Jenn. I will also check out that sight that Cyn put on the last post. I don't know how I missed it the first time.

Not much new here. I did sign up for the two week free trial of etools and then put a thing on my reminder to let me know when it is up. Then I will decide if I can keep it or not. Depends on how much I use it and all that.
I had those lettuce wraps like they have at P.F. Changs for dinner. Not sure on the points but will figure it out. I know I probably went into my flex but that is what they are there for.

Well, I will go for now. Spend some time with my L and do some cross stitch.
Talk to you all later!

Christalynn · 01-09-2005, 01:33 AM

Hello Ladies.
Came home to no power

fortunately it was out for about an hour.
I'm with you all I can't afford etools and I don't even have a credit or debit card to get the free trial. I subscribe to WW magazine and online newsletter and that's about all I can do for now. Walk Away The Pounds is on sale for $14.99 ..I may buy it Wednesday. It is the walking/kicking one.
I also need a diversion like the rubberband idea..hmmm. I've gone so far as making my own virtual model before/after picture and putting it on my fridge

. ive decided to learn a new skill like knitting, painting or something at low cost I can do with my hands..any ideas

I've taken ceramics but that costs money to use the equipment. I did very good on points today but neglected my water. My points are going to drop for the first time with the next 3 lb loss. I consider that a small victory by itself.
My sister-n-law sent me some tips and I thought I would share them with you all...
Five tips for a woman

1. It is important that a man helps you around the house and has a job

2. It is important that a man makes you laugh

3. It is important to find a man you can count on and doesn't lie to you

4. It is important that a man loves you and spoils you

5. It is important that these four men don't know each other

..sorry I know that most of you have someone in your life but I couldn't resist.
Well this is the end to another long day

. I'll check back in the morning.

Jennh1988 · 01-09-2005, 02:24 PM

Hey Everyone,

I just got back from church waiting for anyone I know to get online so I can talk to them. I am having vegetarian chili, toasted turkey and cheese sandwich, cornbread, and milk for lunch. 9 points I've already had 4 so I will have 20 left for Dinner and Snacks. I thought I would get on and see how everyone was doing. I hope ya'll arn't as sore as I am. Also What is the rubber band idea I missed it?

I will talk to oyu all later.

at weigh in's!!!!

cyn37 · 01-09-2005, 05:06 PM

Ugh! I am having such a relaxing afternoon~I have been just curled up in my recliner with my dog and my cat reading some WW info. I decided I better get up and move or I might be there all day! I did some yoga and some stretching today~nothing too strenuous. I have been getting a little exercise everyday~even if it is only a small amount. Lets face it anything extra I do is better than the way I had been living. I am so glad you guys are doing so well with your water! I am no expert by any means but I do know water is great for you and a huge help with weight loss.

Since I made such huge pot of veggie soup yesterday I froze it into individual containers so I can have a quick meal or snack if I need one. I am planning on doing this with all my low point recipies that I make in the future. That will help my budget along with my waistline. That is another one of my goals this year~be more careful with $$. Seems like there is never enough! Ok gang have a happy healthy day!!

guerita765 · 01-09-2005, 06:41 PM

Ok Jen...I think the rubber band idea came from Lori. I was saying that my new year resolution (excluding weight loss) was to have a more possitive attitude. I was only on day two when the negative thoughts came in. I said I had already failed. She suggested a rubber band on the wrist ( not too tight) and everytime I let the negative thoughts come in to snap it and remember that I want possitive thoughts and attitudes. I haven't actually tried it yet but I will (soon as I locate a rubber band

)
I like the little suggestions Cyn! I am lucky that in my Larry I have all 4 of those (ok well he knows himself pretty well, that is good though 'cause he is very self assured and secure in who he is!)

But they were cute!

I like laying around sometimes. I think we all need days to wind down. I have been on line most of the day. I signed up for the etools and was putting some recipes that I have in to get point values for them.

It is pretty cool. I plan to do that with a bunch since I am getting it for free for two weeks. I will write the point values on the recipe card and know that I have it even if I can't get to it again. I think too there are ways to make the points less by choosing low fat ulternitives in some of the ingredients.

I guess I will let you know how it is going. If I find a peticular recipe that is low in points I will share it with you!
Bye for now.

Jennh1988 · 01-09-2005, 09:04 PM

guerita,
Thanks for telling me about the rubber band I am going to try that. I have a rubber band bracelet that I got one year at one of our Christmas plays. I will start wearing it. Thanks I gotta go eat my supper. Bye

cyn37 · 01-10-2005, 10:40 AM

Morning! I just finished some yoga and WATP! I always feel better after its over~not because I like it but because its over!

I was just thinking about how Monday is a great day to refocus and dedicate ourselves to a healthy lifestyle. Just remember if you believe in yourself than nothing is impossible!

guerita765 · 01-10-2005, 11:18 AM

Good Morning all!

Yes, Cyn you are right, it is a good day to refocus and start anew!

I really applaude you for your dedication to your work outs! That is a big trouble area for me.

I know I should...it would be good for me, my weight program and my flexablity.

I just can't get motivated enough to do them.

I always find "better things to do". You know? Just guess I think it takes time from other stuff I should be or would rather be doing. I always feel better when I take a half hour or so on the cross trainer at work. I just don't understand why I don't just do it!

Hey, Maybe I need a coach!?

Like I can afford one of those!

Oh well, I will get it done.
Anyway, what does everyone have planned today? I am cleaning house some more. You know sort of getting stuff changed around and put away. I moved in here about 3 years ago and have stuff in a storage unit that costs me a fortune! So I have been getting boxes from there and need to start going through them. Sorting out the ex's things and I know he won't be needing them for some time (I will probably sell them). I will give some stuff to the kids and selling lots of it this summer in a rummage/garage sale. Just tired of paying an arm and a leg for the storage unit and having the mess here. Incase you are wondering....I was married for 23 years and was finally divorced about 2 years ago. My ex. is in prison

but we were not, in my mind, married for sometime before that. He is a peice of work. I will tell you about it some other time. So I have lots of stuff. Junk mostly, I guess. Anyway, I have my work cut out for me.

By the way the

face is because he is getting away without paying for lots of stuff, not because he is in prison.
Ok well, I had better get busy.
I am betting Umma will start the new thread today. I looked but couldn't figure out how to do it so we will leave it up to her!

Be back soon!

guerita765 · 01-10-2005, 11:22 AM

Sorry I went on and on guys! I hope you can forgive me.

queen_medegha · 01-10-2005, 01:15 PM

Hello Ladies.

This is Christina formerly Christalynn. I had to re-register because I forgot my password and for the life of me I can't remember it. I also had to get a new email address

I weighed in and lost 1.4

I am just around the corner from my 10% goal

I got WATP today from the Library. I will try it tonight. I hope it is as good as everyone is saying it is. I am off Wednesday and Thursday so I plan on a lot of activity. I want to start cleaning out closets..etc..I have about 30 years of stuff. I am very sentimental but this is getting out of hand. For example I have a big box of different porcelin frogs..I need to find a home for.
If it can be collected ....I have it

Gotta get ready for work..have a good day

umma · 01-10-2005, 02:49 PM

Hey everyone,
I am still here just have been very busy. I have been reading all of the posts but when I start to post myself something always seems to happen. I think from now on I will just post what I have written and then you will know that I am still here and that something just happened. So if I starta post and then it ends suddenly its because a child need me or my husband need me. lol
Anyway, I will be starting a new thread tonight after I get back from weigh in. I am very happy to hear all of you are doing so GREAT!!!!!!!!! All of you seem to be very motivated and that is awsome. I am also sorry to here about your fall Jenn. I hope you are feeling better. Well, as always I must go back to cleaning. I will be back tonight to start the thread. Thank you all for not kicking ME out for disappearing.

Have a wonderful day.

TTFN, Lori

umma · 01-10-2005, 04:24 PM

I am sooooooo sorry. I forgot to welcome any new people that I have not talked to since my disappearance. SO WELCOME TO THE GROUP. Just had to get on here and say that so I didn't feel bad all night.

TTFN, Lori

guerita765 · 01-10-2005, 07:09 PM

Hi gang! I am accomplishing lots today. Got most of the house cleaned, laundry done and put away. I am just straightening up my craft area and then I am free!

At least for a little while.
While I am straightening the craft stuff I will check out the dvd from WW and see what it is like.

I have a box ready for the garage sale this spring/summer. Books. I have tons of those!

I love to read but don't have lots of time for all the books I want to read. I plan on making a dent this year though.

I am doing pretty good so far today...Had Cream of Wheat for breakfast- 3 pts. Salad with fat free Zesty Italian dressing and 5 sm. olives makes 4 pts total. Then yogurt ( I never have enough milk things) that was 3 I think so I was at 7 pts. and then I had an orange and celery and carrots. I try to keep myself satisfied with low pt or no pt. food. I know I have something like 16 pts left so I need to save most of those for dinner. L is making his chili!

I am remotivated and will try hard to make a loss (probably not this week I fear) at the scale next week.

I am going to work on my water intake as well!
I'm going to go get busy some more.
Hope to have heard from you later!