Lisa, we've done a daily food log over the years that usually died out from lack of logging...or guilt, I dunno!
Christie, How do you get here? I have the main 30-something's page in my favorite's, so when I click on it, it brings me to the main page, not the weekly thread, KWIM?
Maybe we could start with a "30-Something's Daily", and see if that helps?
I usually title the week of thread starting with "30-Somethings", because a lot of people come to the site and click "New Threads", which will show our thread also. They sometimes respond, but don't realize what group they're posting in...and some of them aren't in their 30's - for shame!! J/K there, but you get the point, right?
Yes, that is how I have it, I have a link for the 30ST main page.
So what you are suggesting is doing a daily instead of a weekly. That might be good. I personally wouldn't want to do the individual post. That was one of the reasons I came here as apposed to the 20something board. It just seems friendlier for everyone to post on the same thread. On the other hand, I can see that a lot of folks seem a little overwhelmed by all the post here. maybe we do need a different approach.
Lauren, I think that a daily thread might be a great thing to try and if it doesn't work out, we can always do the weekly again, right?
Stevi~So sorry about the car trouble, hope they can figure it out. We bought a brand new car last year (needed better gas mileage when the price kept climbing!) and it has the slightest little hesitation (almost feels like the AC is kicking on and off, on and off.....) but it only does it at certain speeds and it is definately not the AC. Very odd, anyway, they cannot figure out why it is doing it. The guy just told me that when an idiot light comes on or if it gets worse, to bring it back. Needless to say, we are looking for a different dealership to use for service. It is so frustrating dealing with not knowing the answer! Hope the answers come quickly for you. BTW, How's grandpa adjusting?
Molly~You crack me up! I know that there have been times, especially when I had DS #2, that I was just SO exhausted that I dozed while my oldest was watching something, mom's have to grab a Z or two when and how they can!
Christie~beautiful picts! When I saw that first one you posted, I think yesterday, I could not get over how much it looks like my yard, the distance to the row of trees behind your daughter, then in today's picts it looks like the same little hill we have here and that you might be the same distance from the road. Well, it looks like what my front yard USED to look like, before the trees were cut down. Oh, I am going to miss those trees!
Missouripe~Sounds like a busy day! Enjoy that massage tomorrow!!
Karen~Sorry about the halloween candy incident, but I have to say, they way you worded that made me laugh!!
Hello to everyone else and hope things are going well. Anyone know where Squishy/Jessamy is? Hope all is OK with her!
Well, my day was busy. Had to go to Social Security office to get my little one's card....Finally! I applied for it when he was born, but never received it. We went back and forth for what seemed like forever, then I gave up for a while, but it needed to be done. Then I took the kids out to lunch, not the best idea, but I could have done worse I guess. They wanted Pizza Hut, so we did the lunch buffet and I started with salad and had the veggies on the thin crust pizza, it was good. Then it was to the Orthodontist. Drew needs braces, but lucky for me his adult teeth are coming in very slowly, so that is buying us some time. We do not have to go back until May, which is good for many reasons....christmas is coming, Snow is coming and it gives me time to adjust for that blow to the budget.
I am going to the recipe link to share a salad recipe that I got from my You on a Diet book. OMG!!! It was just unbelievably wonderful, lots of flavors and surprisingly it has satisfied me and I do not even feel the urge to scavenge for a sweet treat!
Well, have a great night and will check in tomorrow!
Darcy
I got overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with posts here- couldnt keep up, and overwhelmed with working my jobs! I was also wrapped up pretty tight in the mid-term elections so my days have been super full. Since I could only post once per day or 2 I just could not keep a handle on all that was going on here! Sorry I just let go. I see you've all been discussing the same issue recently!
Went for a walk tocday- first one in 2 weeks probably. Yippee!
Eating is slow-going. I have been TRYING to keep away from sugar as my goal. Was going well until DH requested PB cookies. I had my share today but not out of control. KarenK- I love the image of falling face-first into a bag of halloween candy. This is the type of thing I am trying to avoid. Maybe I need to be on the binger's thread... I dunno what is going on with me!
Darcy~ your post has me buggin!! 1st the car issue. That initial slight hesitation, like the a/c kicke don or maybe the engine is cold, is how this nightmare began! The car only did it maybe 4 times in 3 years but I thought it odd...now look. They STILL can't figure out the issue. I get a rental tomorrow. 2nd the SS# being issued but never recieved. My lil feller just got his card, but when I went to apply they ( and not very nice I might add) told me his card had been issued and he had a #. Living in Ca I asked "does that mean there's a possibility his card was stolen and my be being used by someone?" The arse of a clerk looked at me all stoopid, didn't answer my question as it was something she OBVIOUSLY didn't want to get into and shoved the 3 credit bureau's (sp?) #'s at me and told me to "red flag" the #. FABULOUS.
Oh and Gpa and Gma are now together, she's out of the hosp, and he's kind of being a jerk. Mostly to Gma. Yelling at her and stuff. I dunno what his problem is. Did I tell you guys my great Aunt died (super sad, she was ALL alone, not to be gross but they didn't find her for a month..ewww) She's my Gma's lil sister or was, anyways apparently she was LOADED and left it all to my Gma. Like $2 Mil +. To an 83 year old woman. Well at least she can get whatever care she may need and then some.
Since my last posting, I haven't been feeling very motivated these days. Some (minor) disappointments have had a (major) impact on my mood and motivation and I seem to be stumbling - but not fallen - on the wagon. Snacking more than I should be; eating a little bit of the wrong things. And all of this after I was doing so well.
Worst part is that my disappointments aren't nearly as bad as some people's troubles - like Stevi, for example. But, I've decided that I'm going to be selfish and mope about my little disappointments. :P
Just did the scale thing. Despite my transgressions and lack of exercise this week, I guess I didn't go too far overboard because I'm down over my weight yesterday. Sad part is that I'm SO bummed that even that's not making me happy. Oh well.
And in case I don't get around to posting....I'm going to digress away from wight loss for a moment. Tomorrow is Remembrance Day here in Canada. While I know everyone around the world celebrates their soldiers - past and present - on different days and in different ways, but a short pause to remember the sacrifices made on behalf of freedom for a moment at 11am isn't much to ask.
No, I don't come from a "millitary family". I'm not even a huge proponent of armed conflict for any reason. But all the same, I do acknowledge the horrors of war and those who defend us and the many who give the ultimate sacrifice.
I am having major time management issues. I need major intervention. Yesterday, I took ebay pics, and did some major photo editing, then spent hours painting, not to mention the time spent chatting. I spent about 2 hrs cleaning a rug outside. In the end, the house was in chaos this morning. The sink is full of dishes, the living room is a mess, and there is clean Laundry in baskets waiting to be folded... I just don't know how to solve this problem. I thought about doing a weekly plan and dividing the work through out the week. This may work, but I also have to have the self discipline to stick to is, Any and all suggestions is appreciated.
On the weight issue, I am 1 lb from my ticker weight, but my goal was to drop one pound from my ticker weight. well, I have 3 days left to reach that goal.
Stevi: ohhh, that's soo sad. Your poor aunt. Sorry to hear it. Your poor grandma too. Shame on Grandpa.
Hi guys, I have been kinda bummed today too! Lets all have a pity party today and feel better tomorrow!
Anyway, I have noticed a change in my fit of clothes, but it seems like my scale isn't really showing any progess. This makes me so mad! I just don't understand.....The people on the biggest loser are cutting calories and exercising way more than me and they are losing ALOT of weight!? Go figure......
Well I'm sorry everyone is having a bad day.....Feel better soon!
Everybody is so crabby! Must be in the water. I'm just super tired. I don't wanna do ANYTHING but maybe sleep with lil feller thats not a possibility. Its finally caught up with me I suppose.
I have advice for Christi as we live similar lives ( except I sing and you E-bay) I have to make "DEALS" with myself other wise the house is a wreck and I feel really guilty. I can paint or sketch for HOURS...like 8-10 taking pee breaks. Its rediculous. So I have a "to Do" list that has to be completed before I can even sit down. Its not the best plan for what I want as the boys always have the unplanned come up and it'll be 8pm before I get to do what I want, but some tasks can be done symotainiously (sp?) (cooking and laundry) I usually set aside days for tasks that take awhile (like the riugs etc..)...What sucks now is I have a TON of new songs to learn for the new band. That means my spare time is taken up down loading and writing out the lyrics ( I do this to not only have them but to memorize and make note of key changes etc..) I dunno when I'm gonna get that damn Evil Queen done.
I was thinking along those lines too Stevi. I am used to working outside of the home until recently, so learning to manage my time is new to me. well, its been about 4-5 months, guess I'm a slow learner. Anyway athought occured to me.... I may have to start "clocking in" Everytime I do house work, or anything that is mommy or wife related, I write down. Maybe that will give me an idea of where my time goes. I'm definantly gonna start a list too. thanks!!
sorry to hear you guys are havin a rough time of it. I can relate, although I'm one of those people who *will* try to keep track of my time at home. No wonder i'm always so frazzled. I asked my mom in her spare time (now mind you she lives in Texas) to track down a few easy breakfast meals for me. The kind i can just cook and throw in the freezer and take out on a regular basis. i get to chat with hubby in the morning, so i want to get as much time as i can with him without distraction like making breakfast. So I've also considered waking up another 15 minutes early...so I can get in both walking and abs in the morning, and not feel rushed to be ready to go. I know it's just 15 minutes, but if i don't feel terribly rushed to cool down, I might be more motivated to get the walking done. Leaves me time in the evening to walk the dog, get other stuff done....gosh i'm so goofy about that sorta thing.
I'm planning sewing time, go to bed time, prep for the next day time (like programming the coffeemaker right after i get home) so i can still get exercise in, dog walking time in after work, and time to relax (when the sewing's all done lol) I'M horrible about it, i try to plan things out and then get real frustrated when they don't work....i'm one of those list people....likes to make lists of to do stuff and cross it off when it's done....
Goddess: lemme know when the baby shower is and I will come up with some great babyfavors. And when i have the tree trimming party to entertain the dog and myself, you're more than welcome to come...
maybe we do need a different approach.
to everyone else and hope things are going well. Anyone know where Squishy/Jessamy is? Hope all is OK with her!
TGIF - 8 hours to freedom.
Oh well.
) I have to make "DEALS" with myself other wise the house is a wreck and I feel really guilty. I can paint or sketch for HOURS...like 8-10 taking pee breaks. Its rediculous. So I have a "to Do" list that has to be completed before I can even sit down. Its not the best plan for what I want as the boys always have the unplanned come up and it'll be 8pm before I get to do what I want, but some tasks can be done symotainiously (sp?) (cooking and laundry) I usually set aside days for tasks that take awhile (like the riugs etc..)...What sucks now is I have a TON of new songs to learn for the new band. That means my spare time is taken up down loading and writing out the lyrics ( I do this to not only have them but to memorize and make note of key changes etc..) I dunno when I'm gonna get that damn Evil Queen done. 
