Hello Ladies!
My blah mood has pretty much lifted, and I'm trying to keep positive and look at what my options are and other steps I can take to finally get a job. It'll work out somehow. Plus it's the long weekend and that always helps a person's mood.
I have to go to my nephew's high school graduation tomorrow, which means getting up too early for a Saturday and driving into downtown Atlanta. Should be fun - not!
Anyway, I just wanted to drop in and make a few shout-outs before I totally fall behind in what's going on with you all.
Nancy, oooh I miss New England seafood! We actually went to a seaside restaurant in Rockport a few years ago for a lobster dinner with friends, I think it was called the Lobster Pool. I wish I'd read Anita Diamant's 'The Last Days of Dogtown' before I was there so I could have explored that bit of Cape Ann's history. Speaking of which, have you been to the Paper House?
I hope the rest of the move went well and you are not too sore after all of that.
Ammi, I love the new haircut! That's a great photo of you. I hope your daughter had a wonderful 16th birthday. I don't think purple hair is a big deal - if that's the worst you have to go through with a teenager, I think you're lucky.
And congrats on the 2lbs gone! :hc: I hope the blood tests for you and Daren come back with good results.
Kayley, congrats on the new car! And a road trip to boot!
Cris, I can relate to the hard work of room remodeling - we moved into our house back in January and I have literally painted every single room since then, including the laundry! We've made some other minor changes but nothing like flooring. It my goal/dream to remodel the bathrooms and kitchen someday. I bet your new room is lovely! Oh, and a big
for losing 5.2 lbs and making it to Two-Town!
Catherine, interesting about the chocolate cravings/magnesium deficiency correlation. I wonder if that relates somehow to women who crave chocolate when they're PMSing? I'm glad to hear you are going to try and relax and take it a bit easy. You're definitely right in that it will do you no good to over-exert your body.
Shannie,
and congrats on losing 5lbs! Don't discount the 'water weight' - it's still 5lbs less that you're carrying around and 5lbs closer to goal!
Sharon, take any and all compliments! You definitely deserve them!
Metachick, a belated Happy Birthday!
Donna, you're not a Sagittarian, are you? Us Sags are known for our clumsiness.
Lilion, I'm sorry you're having such a difficult week, emotionally and stress-wise.
I would imagine the 6lbs is water retention and will come off as quick as it came on.
Sandy, I wish we'd get some of your rain! We are already in drought conditions, not to mention the fires in Southern Georgia. The smoke has reached our area, it's so bad. I'm sorry you're feeling a bit sore - be sure to go easy on yourself and give your body plenty of recupe time. By the way, is it just my computer or are your posts lately repeating themselves three or four times within the same post?
Shandie, what a wonderful bunch of NSVs!
It's even more gratifying when other people notice the differences, especially those who see us everyday.
Annie, I'm so glad you're enjoying the pool and getting in so much exercise - that's great and I'm sure your body is thanking you for it. Even gladder to hear that you are following plan this week!
brandnewme, I'm sorry you're still feeling sick and sorrier still to hear about your Dad.
and I hope you're able to enjoy what time you do have with him, and hope that their quitting improves his chances at a longer life.
Oh yes, and congratulations on losing 2lbs! Perhaps Catherine's scale has been talking to your scale, and warning it about the measures we'll take with uncooperative scales.
Story, TOM can wreak havoc on what shows up on the scale, so I wouldn't worry too much about it.
Michelou, I started tai chi myself just recently and love it! I also only do walking as my regular exercise, but find it's enough for me for now. It sounds like you've made some great changes towards getting healthy. Try not to stress too much about the numbers. They're going down and you're feeling better, right? That's the main thing! What does your dietitian have to say?
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OK, I'm off to bed. I hope everyone has a lovely weekend!
. I will work on catching up.
I have a few NSV's I wanted to share with you guys. 
First of all my son who is a man of few words called me skinny the other day when I was getting in the car. Made me laugh. I am so far from skinny but it meant he could really notice and he wanted me to know he did. 
Then one day I noticed that the tattoo I have on the front of my left shoulder looked to be moving down on my chest. I asked my 16 yr old son if my chest was starting to shag a lot. He says "WHY?" I told him I was able to see more of it when I look down than I ever have. He tells me, "Mom, you can see it better because you have lost your 3rd chin and your neck bends down more!" 
I thought I was going to die
laughing so hard. He is right. that is what has changed. I would never have thought of little things like that happening with my weight loss, but it is soooo cool!.
Then, last week I made the move 
back to the pool. I put on my swim suit and it was all baggy and hanging weird. I thought it was just shot from the clorine and then just laying around for almost a year. So I go to buy a new one. Well, suprise for me! It was just too big. My new ones were 
2 and 3 sizes smaller. Last years 
was a 36 = 6x. My new ones are 32=4x and 30= 3/4x. you have to know me, I refuse to wear anything clingy or snug at all. I always go with bigger for more room. This was such a super reinforcer for me. Ok, one more then I will shut up. In January I bought new bras undies and shirts and capris. This last week end I was wearing one of those bras and driving around with my hubby. I kept having him reach under my shirt to pull my bra down. It kept crawling up my back. 
YEAHH! it is too big around. He told me to just take it off if it was bugging me so much. 
HA, we had a good laugh at that. I never go out of the house with out. It is such nice weather I put on my capris and they look like just 
short pants. Waiting for
a flood look. and they come up to3 inches above my waist. This is getting a bit fun
let alone your outer beauty. Hugs and try to have fun.
Congrats on -5 pounds.
gal you. Congrats on -2 You are doing soooo well.
that pound and a few more I bet. 
late. So sorry. I haven't loged on it a couple of days. What a great gift 
to give yourslef a new BMI number and catagory! Hugs.
you are healling well.
another -4.5 Excellent job.
some fun camping! Hugs to you about your friend's daughter. 
on Track now. Good luck in the apartment search.
birthday to Beth!
daily pretty much too. I hope everyone in America has a wonderful Memorial Day
weekend. 
Anyways I am back to being OP so I feel better now. Well I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. And hopefully next week I will be able to post normally. 