Morning all....

Just catching up on reading the posts..Welcome to those whom are new.

Hubby and my oldest son are in Alabama visiting his sister. While I know they are having a blast..I am not. I really really think i am suffering from something..lol..depression I am sure. Not just cause he will be gone a week but just everything going on in my life. So I have decided that I need to go to counceling. I went a few years back..well when I was 27 so that was 8 years ago and was able to free myself from the grasp of my mother. But with my grandparents who raised me both being gone, raising my cousin for 2 years while his mother is in prison, my brother moving in with us, and life in general, I think I just need a tune up. LOL

Sometimes i wish I could take all my emotions roll put them in a bag..and set them at the curb to be picked up by the trash man...but then life would be a bit boring. :)

Toodles ladies...hope everyone has a great day.

Hello everyone. .. Trying to catch up on everyone's post...
Well my doctors appt went well. On his scale I weigh 276!!! I am 1 pound shy of the 16 pound goal. I am not going to cry over it. He was happy with my progress and so am I. I just wish my scale weighed the same as his. I am going to keep track of both numbers though and he said I could come in every 4 months instead of 3.

BTW we have started the paperwork on the house we want. It is scarey buying a house right now in this market. It is the 3 level house I was describing the other day. We have gotten it for a pretty nice price.

I will catch up more later.

Tina

Luan:

I am also down for a drive south...I was in Torrance/Palos Verdes all weekend :) For some reason I thought I remembered you working or going to school near Hollywood...maybe I am wrong...it's early in the morning.

Sharon: I love the sound of your craft day. Glad you enjoyed it so much.

Julee: Hope your back is better very soon. Congrats on the weigh in!

Worthapenny: Thanks :)

Debbie: I hope that you are able to do all the things that you want with the cooking thing.

Wendy: feel better soon. I would love some more info on the stability ball.

Anne: Thanks

Rat: Hugs

Sandy: I got your email address and will try to email you soon. My home computer has a virus and I'm afraid to email you from home because I don't want to send a virus so, it may be a while until my computer is fixed. I called someone to come fix it but they don't have an appointment yet for me.

Angie: Hugs

Luan: Thanks sweetie :)

Carol: have a great day.

Battle: Hugs to you.

Betty: Welcome

Nancy: So glad that you are enjoying your dates out with your new friend.

Bernice: Have a great day.

debimitch: feel better soon

Tina: Congras on being only 1 pound away from your goal!

Cyn: Hi there.

I'm using my work computer and Hopefully I can check back in later today cause my calendar is empty except for intakes from 10-12 today. I just asked my supervisor if I will get paid out for my accrued vacation and she said no. I will loose all of it! I think that is a stupid rule and I may leave early today and tomorrow and use some of it. They will be cheating me of about 40hours of earned PTO. Oh, well.

I hope you all have a great day and drink your water, move your bodies.

Blessings,
Annie

Valorie- you said… (move on and keep trying. How many times did Edison try to make a light bulb before he found success??) I LOVE YOUR ATTITUDE!! :D I have NO doubt that in the end, you WILL be successful. Just let YOUR “light” shine often. I believe in you and know that you CAN DO THIS! Hang in there. Hugssss :hug:

Zed.. I love your charm idea! The heart :val1:…the butterfly… splendid idea! Maybe your next one could be a little “chick” :chicken: for 3fatchicks!

Carol - how are you doing?? Did you like my little subliminal message!! Oh I so want to get into the 2sies! I didn’t lose anything this week…ugg..no doubt because I wasn’t truly OP after that trip the Paula Deens! Yikes…I ate myself silly :yikes:and paid for it with an awful tummy ache! I am back OP now and working hard to meet my goal before the end of the month. No word yet from you know who! Still praying for a miracle!

Angie how have you been? It must be a scary thing to find out you are pre-diabetic especially after having a family member die from those complications. The good news is that you can do something about it. I am sending you strength :hug: through this post..and prayers that you will find the answers asap and get your plan in progress. When I started on my Nutritional Take In…back in Jan. the first thin I did was look at and track my sugars. I read so much about how eating low fat or fat free was not working for most people with a weight issue, but that eating less than 50 grams of sugar a day I believe has been essential to me losing 39 pounds. ( I try to average about 30-35 grams a day)

Tina- OMG….how exciting to be buying your new house!! :congrat:KUDOS to you!!

Ratkitten…HUGS :hug: to you…I am praying for you that you can find peace within…I wish that you could look into the mirror and see the beautiful soul that you are. :flow1:

Cyn- sending hugs :hug: your way and hoping that if you do go to counseling, that it is effective for you. Know that you are doing the Lord’s work….Matthew 25:40 “Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” And remember also… 2 Thessalonians 3:13 … But ye, brethren, be not weary in well doing. I know that it must be difficult for you…but I also know that somewhere inside, of YOU…there is that amazing special lady :angel: that God obviously trusts because He has assigned you so much of His work to do. Focus on Him…and He will see you through. God Bless You.

Sandra- I wish that you lived closer to me…we’d just tackle this together! You have always been such an inspiration to me with your vast knowledge :book2:…I declare I think you could write a book about what do to do be successful…and it would be a huge best seller! I wish that you could impart some of that information and apply it to yourself! I had a thought…maybe, you could go “start” anew…I remember when I first decided to start this Nutritional Take In…It was in Dec…and I was so excited. I started gathering information and then on Jan. 8th, 2008, I began this journey. I had zeal and commitment and excitement. Maybe if you can go back and find that energy that it seems we all have when we begin, when we just get back to the basics…maybe that would help you get back on track…and get your desire and yearning to becoming a better YOU… back in your bloodstream. I believe in you. I KNOW you can do this. :encore:

Sandy – you said… If a man is worth anything, he'll accept you and love you for who you are. …WOW….that is so true! I hope that all is well with you. (.25 is a whole stick of butter you don’t have to lose again)…I will REMEMBER that…I will never look at stick of butter the same!! hahahahaha ;)

Catherine – :angel: I imagine all the people will be surprised to see the beams glow with “pride” What a wonderful thing you are doing! Your spirit just “shines” through your posts all the time! Your posts always either make me smile, laugh or be thankful. Thank YOU.

Cuckoo and Earthshaker - :welcome2: I’m Looking foward to getting to know you…post as often as you can. This is a great site with tons of knowledge and FABULOUS ladies!

DMPLS – I know I said it before, but I just love your new pic on your avatar! LOVE THOSE DIMPLES!! Thanks for the cranberry tip! And the BErNICE! Made me smile! I love drinking water. I never have any problem getting my water in daily. I guzzle tons while working out and after working out. Have you tried the Splenda packets you an add to water…I love to mix one Raspberry and one Lemonade in one bottle of water. I don’t care for any other non-sugar sweetener except Splenda. Maybe you can try those little packets. KUDOS…for reaching your goal early!! :bravo: That is such a wonderful accomplishment…I AM SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!

Luan – I know what you mean about being busy! Glad to see you back. We missed you! :hug:

Nancy – oooooooh I am so excited for you dating. :cp: I remember when after my divorce, and for about 2-3 years, I thought I would always feel that way….I gained about 80 pounds after my divorce over the course of the 3 years…and that of course added to my frustration. I never had any trouble getting a date. I had trouble allowing myself to accept the attention in the way of opening myself to the possibility of being loved again. I would date a few times, then retreat, being scared to trust. I was refusing to make myself vulnerable. I would say things like I don’t need a man to take care of me, I can take care of myself! Then one day I met Nigel. He was persistent. He never gave up on getting me to tear down that jaded wall. So I put my trust in the Lord, and said, OK Lord, I will do it your way. I will learn to let someone love me again. I will allow someone to love ME. (even though I thought how could someone love me when I am 150 pounds overweight??) Now…2 years later, we are happily married. I discovered how wonderful it is to be loved again. I never had a problem loving…giving love…I had the problem of believing that someone else really loved ME. I guess I said all that to say this…Allow yourself to be loved. :val2:

Debi – I hope you get to feeling better soon….I sometimes deal with allergies and sinus issues and IT’S NO FUN!! :getwell:

Annie - good luck on the new job!! I am sure it is the right move for you! Everyone deserves to do the job they love. I declare, you seem to be shrinking before our eyes! Another 2 pounds…KUDOSSSSSS to you! That is awesome! I so love that smile of yours! :D Keep doing what you are doing…you are amazing!

Anne - back to you! I declare that you are the workout queen! :woops:I don’t know how you have such energy!! I am still managing to ride my 10 miles on my bicycle…getting a little used to the route I mapped out…I did go riding on the beach this past weekend, and it is much more difficult on the sand that on the pavement. Good luck with your weight training. I recently purchased weight loss for dummies!

Sharon - I wish I lived closer to you, I’d just come over and give you a great big HUG in person! :hug:You have NO idea what a blessing you are to me and many others. Go back and read some of your previous posts…and you will see sunshine and moonbeams and then you can see the YOU that you are! Go back and look at yourself in that white top! Ooolala sexy! YOU CAN DO THIS. Now is not the time to get weary. We are all in this TOGETHER! Lean on us anytime time you need….we will carry you the distance!!!!!!:dust:

Julee – I know what you mean about being stubborn….I am pretty stubborn myself. I loved your story you shared…made me think…how the heck do I know that there is a hole, see the hole and then let myself fall in the stupid hole anyway??? Heck, sometimes I think I even acknowledge the hole beforehand, and then jump right in! :trampo:(Perhaps… I think that if I acknowledge the hole, it makes it acceptable for me to jump in! Haha)

Penny – kudos to you for going swimming with your daughter. :swim:Nigel and I are just itching to get back into the pool. Its looks so inviting and while the temp here is getting into the high 70’s now, the water temp in the pool is still about 59…and CC-HH-i—L-L---Y!! Hopefully by the end of this month or mid month April I can be back swimming laps!! I am like a dolphin in the water! Like Shelly Winters once said in the movie the Poseidon Adventure… when it comes to swimming I’m a real skinny lady!

TheWalrus – so sorry to hear about your back problems…hang in there! :hug:

Debbie – YOU are one amazing lady…and SO BRAVE. I think it is an awesome idea to stat your own business selling healthy treats. :chef: wooohoooo keep us posted!

Betty grrl- way to go about the cubbies…great idea! :)

Wendy – ewww the flu….hope you feel better soon. :getwell:I have been so fortunate to have avoided the flu all season! Drink tons and tons of water!

cheeriooooo
rainbowsmiles :rain:

RAINBOW- Thanks for the vote of confidence. I seem to be getting something of a grip again - finally.
SHARON - Gabes says the invitation stands! Come on over and visit!
ANNIE- Good luck, best wishes and prayers on getting that new job. This job may have been what you needed at the time to get out there and back to work, but I'll be so glad to know your outa there, as miserable as they've made you! Hey, I weighed in at 282 this morning - same as your ticker, so I'll try hard to catch some of your momentum for the rest of the trip down. You're doing So incredibly well!!
LUAN - Good to see you back!

EVERYONE - I missed the first part of the water challenge. Bravo to those working on that, and CHEERS!

Rode Gabe last night - along one wall of the indoor arena there's a wooden door/window above our heads. Just as we were standing under it, the horse in that stall banged it hard, popping it open. Gabe jumped and did a half spin sideways - just the sort of move that I've always been terrified he'd make and dump me. But I just reacted with an "Eeeeasy" and he stopped immediately after the first jump. And YES! I stayed on - far more easily than I would have expected to. We've come a long way, baby! Every ride we're more in sync, and every day I can just hardly wait until the next ride. I used to have to gather my courage and even MAKE myself ride. It's so different now, and getting better. That cake in the next office over? I need only ask myself if I'd rather eat cake, or ride well? Now, I feel like I have this purpose waiting for me, and the cake isn't sounded so good anymore. One day at a time....

Rainbow: That's such a good point about acknowledging the hole and giving ourselves permission to jump in. That's what happens a lot...we go OP once...and then look down the road and see more obstacles...a party, a birthday, a potluck at the office...and instead of seeing our goal at the end, we just see the road blocks and use tham as reasons to stay in the hole!! We are always our own worst saboteurs, aren't we?

I have a very long weekend of work ahead. I may leave early today and hit Bed Bath & Beyond. I think I'm redoing my closet this Saturday while DH is geeking out at the comic book convention in LA.

Smiles....

Angie, hey girl, don't panic. I was diagnosed with diabetes a couple of years ago. You just have to watch your carb intake. As you lose weight and get into exercise (which helps tremendously), your numbers will go down. Just take it easy, plan out your meals, and you'll be ok.

Sandy, I miss that show too. It was really good. I'm just glad the lady that played Amy is on another program now. I miss Tyne Daly though. You never hear of her anymore. And thanks so much for the offer to help me with my proposal.
Yep, get rid of the candy bars.....deadly stuff

Carol, thank you too for the offer to help me. I don't have a clue to what a proposal even is. Did you get all your calories in yesterday?

Battle, I get lost too. And it takes a while to get that feeling for why we're doing this in the first place. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

betty grrl, that's a great idea! Now go drink your water!! :rofl:

Nancy, it's so hard to have patience in romance. Just take it slow and easy and enjoy the ride.

Catherine, Have a good rest. You certainly deserve it.

Julee :bravo: on the 1.8 lbs gone.

Bernice, Way to go!!

Debi, hope you get to go out and enjoy the sunshine. Take care of yourself too.

Cyn, I hope you find the help you need. It's so hard to deal with life as it is, and then with all the extra, it can be daunting.

Tina, that's great news on the house. Good luck.

Annie, I don't understand, if you earned it, how can they not pay you for it?

Valerie, so you finally had to face your fear of Gabe throwing you....AND YOU MADE IT!!! That is just awesome! I'm so happy for you and Gabe.

I sent some of my banana muffins into Jim's work for the guys to try. They liked them for the most part, but one guy said they need more sugar. LOL. I had to laugh because Jim didn't tell them what was in them. I might have to tweak it a little more to give them a bit more of a sweet taste. Now I just have to start coming up with some more recipes. At the Farmer's Market that we will sell out, one lady sells coffee. So I'm trying to think of things that will compliment coffee. The muffins would be a start.
Ok, gotta go drink water and figure out some stuff.
Have a good day
Debbie

Hi everyone,

So far so good today. I had a nice walk that got my heart rate up in the morning. I made sure to plan on lots of protein for the day because I do best when eating a lot of protein and fiber. As of now, I'm feeling like I can get through this day and stay on plan. Yesterday I managed to stay at my previous high calorie limit, which is something. Today I'm trying for my newer limit of 1800 calories.

Looking in the mirror and feeling the fit of my clothes, I can tell that I've put back on some weight. The last 10 lbs. lost made a big difference in my face, and it's back being puffier again. I don't know when I will weigh again, but probably soon.

Thanks for all your words of support. I don't know what I'd do without all of you. Being here during the ups is great, but sticking around during the struggles has proven to be just as valuable.

Luan: Nice to see you again.

Julee: Congrats on your loss! I like the story about the roadblocks and potholes. There is a lot to think about in the way we approach our eating choices.

Bernice: Great job staying on plan. Yay!

Debimitch: Great NSV with the sweatpants. It's nice to see the progress in the way the clothes fit.

Sharon: I know you can do this! It wasn't long ago you were reporting a good week. Let's try for another one.

Cyn: Counseling sounds like a good idea. It will give you a chance to step back and figure out how to take good care of yourself. I'm a big fan of using every resource available to help with my problem areas.

Tina: Congrats on reaching your 16 lb goal! Good luck with the house purchase. This is an excellent time to buy.

Annie: I can't believe your employer is cheating you out of vacation. Leaving seems like the best thing to do for your sanity.

Rainbow: Thank you for your kind words. Also you give me hope, having found a good guy like Nigel. Nigel is one of my favorite names.

Angie: I'm sorry to hear you're in the danger zone with diabetes. I know you can turn it around. For me, vanity was never enough of a reason to lose weight long term, but things changed when I could feel my health slipping away.

Catherine: It's great that you are contributing the way you are at the church. It's good for you, it's good for them.

Debbie: Good for you! I know you've got the entrepreneurial spirit and I love it. I look forward to hearing how it goes.

Valerie: I love reading about you and Gabe, and your adventures. When I can frame my choices in terms of the things I can do by being smaller, it helps. Being able to ride Gabe is much more important than a cupcake.



Hi and hugs to everyone else.

Hi everyone.
It's been a very rough day. Problems at work again with the same witch as before. Then issues with Abby at school. Not so much academics, but socially.
She's been very moody at home and at school. Her teacher thinks it's mostly hormones, but who knows. I hope that's all cuz she is INDEED moody.
And she's getting a cute little figure and losing the baby-ness in her face.
And, she's getting boy crazy....and writing notes crazy.
It'll be really good for her and I to go to Alabama next month just the two of us.
I must be pmsing cuz I'm right there with ya Battle. I want naughty food SO bad. I caved in today again, but am counting my success with drinking water.
I'm really upset this evening cuz of all the stuff at work, Abby's school and dealing with my sister's about my mom's business. My oldest sis won't be coming to Alabama after all, so it's just me and my younger sister. That won't be fun.
I'm gonna get off here so I don't take the chance in bringin' y'all down.
Sorry no personals.
Hugs to all
San

Hello all,

I'm feeling a bit tired and unfocused today. I really had to push the treadmill this morning, but managed to finish it off. Tommorow I'm back to the lifts, and considering maybe a two-day rest this weekend. Although it's warmer here today it was gray and miserable outside. I'm thinking that my moods seem to vary depending on how close I think spring is. :)

Ratkitten - glad to hear that the counselor is helping. It's always nice when you make progress towards relieving stress (especially at work).

Sandy - yay! I tend to use the same few, but every now and then I'll use a password and not have a clue.

Debbie - how nice that the kitchen qualifies. I haven't a clue about what kind of proposal to make. Do they have a going rate for rental, or is this something new for them? I saw your post further on about ideas to go with coffee. How about biscotti? I make them smaller, but even at full size they can be lower cal, and usually low fat. I use a basic Emeril recipe and modify it to my tastes. I posted the recipe I used last time in the recipes section in this forum.

Angie - what levels were you eating before you cut your calories? Don't panic and react. One thing you could do is try and change the percentage of nutrients instead. I'm thinking possibly lower carbs, higher protein. Eating more fibre (whole grains) may help as well. You could do more damage overall by trying to drop weight too fast. The reality is that it's going to take months (likely 4 or more) to drop ten percent.

BattleAx - my first reaction was to tell you to keep going, but in the end, maybe just working on maintenance might be a good idea. I'm not sure if it will help, but the last time I slipped into that idontwanna cycle I ended up gaining 70 pounds back from the 130 I'd lost (with 45 pounds to go still to get back). If I'd just worked at maintaining perhaps I could have stopped that. Maintaining is much better than regaining.

betty grrl - that's a great idea for workout clothes. I used to do that kind of thing when I worked out at the office gym.

Nancy - I did know that (about the muscles), and I agree that Krista's site is a good one. It sounds like you're making a little progress with the guy, best of luck.

Cyn - if you think it might help, counseling could be a good idea. On the whole we all need a tune up now and then. I usually think physical, but emotional might be a good thing as well.

Tina - congrats on the loss, and hey, one pound is nothing to worry about. Buying the new home is indeed scary, but worth it in the end. My mother and I combined money (her from selling a house, me from cashing every investment I had) and bought this house 10 years ago. I'd have to look up the exact price, but knowing roughly what it's worth now it's up about 75% over what we paid for it. Even with the costs of upkeep (new roof, new furnace, new pool liner) it was well worth it.

Annie - I'm assuming this was some form of 'time in lieu' that companies con salaried workers into doing instead of paying for actual overtime. I got caught with this many years ago when I was laid off. They did pay some of it out, but not enough to make it worthwhile. I've done my best since to either use it up quickly, or try and avoid doing it. I know, easier said that done. Use as much up as you can before going!

Rainbowsmiles - I'd give it all up if I could be riding a bike on a beach right now! I'm not sure where I find the energy, but it has a lot to do with being stuck in the house because of the poor weather outside.

To the rest, just a big hello, and hopes that your day is going well... and since I'm so late in the evening, that tomorrow is just as good.

Hi Peeps - I'm pooped but wanted to say hi and post my water. See you tomorrow.

Hugs to all,
Carol

Battleax, so glad you're having a good day. It might just be that you do need to take a break and try to maintain. All you can do is take it one step at a time and one minute at a time. I know you can do it.

Sandy, o my goodness. That Abby is going thru a lot which puts you thru alot. It's so hard with kids these days. I hope the mini vacation will do you both some good. A good bonding time to get things straightened out. Sorry your other sister won't be there though. Take it easy.

Anne, I admire you for your determination to keep going. I'm sorta slipping right now. I hate having these d*mn chips in the house. I think he's going to have to put them back out in the truck. I'm craving salt and they are calling my name. It sucks cuz tomorrow is my WI and I caved to those awful rotten nasty things.
The biscotti would be a great idea too. I'm even thinking of making a lighter fudge and brownies as Jim thinks these would sell really well too. I know whenever we go to a touristy place, and they are selling fudge, people are always crowded around and buying it up.

toodles
Debbie

Well did well all day till dinner....but actually did alright considering. Dh got off work & didn't go to classes tonight. We went to a chinese buffet we enjoy. We have NOT been to a buffet at all since starting the change in our eating. Our choices were good for the most part and if we had something that was high in fat(ie: fried) we ate a very small portion. I mostly had chilled shrimp & green beans...with a couple of bites of peanut chicken and skewered shrimp (which I think is grilled) I did have a second plate with more green beans & broccoli and a couple of bites more of peanut chicken. DH did a bit worse than me. He had two plates as well, but he had rice and some chicken....and then skewered shrimp. I guess all in all we did FAR better than before. I stoped when I was feeling full.

Afterward it is so nice out today that Dh & DD wanted to take the dogs for a walk so we walked them around the neighborhood (we drove it in the car first to see the distance) we walked 1.5 miles! So I think we burned off quite a bit of dinner....specially with my poodle who has never been on a lease....he was hopping like a rabbit LOL
We had a nice size hill at the very end of the walk. Also, Dh ran our lab for about 100 yards! He was feeling kinda guilty about eating there.........but quite honestly we normally would of eaten around 5 heaping plates (Im not joking). Needless to say we wont be going there any time soon Im sure!

I calculated out our calories as best I could for the foods that we ate and we both went over a tad....not more than 100 calories but more fat than I want......so we wont be able to eat any extras this week. But that's ok we enjoyed tonight and still worked out too!

Hope everyone had a great evening! Talk to you all tomorrow!
Bernice

Hi everyone,

I want to report in that I'm finishing out the day on plan. That is two days with reasonable eating in a row. I hope that I can string together more. I think there is a lot at play here for why I have been having difficulties, but I am not ready to throw in the towel.

It is astonishing how quickly the weight comes piling back. It is confirmation just how quickly I'd go back go my starting weight and then some. I can't do it. For one practical reason, I don't have anybody or any government program that is going to support me if I can't support myself as a result of becoming unemployable. There are many other reasons, of course, but that is today's.

The heavy emphasis on protein helped a great deal in controlling my appetite and cravings today. In that vein, I went to the store and loaded up on meat for my freezer. Can't wait to cook the corned beef, which I bought for a treat. I'm going to cook it and freeze individual servings. More chicken, too.

I'm officially done with popcorn for a while. I seem to have really overdone it to the point where it's not appetizing anymore.

I want to mention that about a week ago, in the 100 lbs section, a member posted a link to Jillian Michael's test for the type of diet that would be most effective for each person, along with a full chapter from her book explaining it. I found it very helpful in that it confirmed the conclusions I came to through trial and error about the types of foods that are best for me.

It's here http://www.cbn.com/communitypublic/J...sonalDiet.aspx Don't get freaked by the Christian Broadcasting Network web site if that is not your thing.

Chinese buffets have always been my downfall!! No matter how hard I try to resist chicken balls and egg rolls. LOL 90% of my plate is usually meat. Bernice, I have to say I think you did wonderful-loading up on veggies and shrimp!!! Isn't it a great to feeling to know when you are indeed full? WTG!

I've had a hard lesson today on no good deed going unpunished. I think I pulled a butt muscle yesterday. With the size I am there, I just assumed there were no muscles there. It was important for me though. When I was at my largest, using a wheelchair, there were long periods of time when I couldn't go to church. Being able to now is so important to me. It's a cog in reclaiming my life. I remember being basically trapped in my home, or trapped in my bed, and how grateful I was when I walked my first mile.

betty-thanks for the encouragement. DH & I both talked about dinner last night and we both agreed we wont be going there again! Not enough vegies and too much fried. Given the food available I did make good choices (except for that blasted peanut chicken I swear they put something in the sauce that makes you crave more of it! LOL) and those bad choices I limited myself. So I take it you like betty boop? my car is decked out in betty and we named her betty LOL (I know strange but I name all my cars) my mother collected her and when she passed on each of us girls got her part of her collection.

Well its 6:30 and Im sitting here in my PJ's and need to be getting dressed!!! LOL today is jean day so it wont take me long.......LOL just pull my hair into a ponytail and throw on a College team Tshirt(spirit day too) I need to take a more recent photo because my hair is MUCH longer than that picture!

Well don't forget your Water!!! I'm again shooting for 50oz today! Lets see one of these days I will actually hit it!

Good Morning Peeps - how's everybody?

Battle - two days - I'm so glad to hear it. Probably not as happy as you are though. I'm going to check out the link - thanks - sometimes I feel my body craving protein too. Do you feel the strength coming back? You have had so many challenges and come so far in a fairly short amount of time - maybe you just needed to catch up with yourself.

Bernice - your post makes me happy and sad. Remember, you are not dieting, you are changing the choices you make for the rest of your life. It is not practical to say you won't go to a Chinese buffet for the rest of your life (since that is something you enjoy). Look at the choices you made - they were fantastic - you have changed. We can't be hermits until this weight is off - what would happen then when you first go back to the buffet? You wouldn't have any idea how to handle it. We must continue to live our life and enjoy this journey. OK - I'll step down from the soapbox. Look at the other great choice/change you have made - taking the dogs for a 1.5 mile walk - awesome job! That's a change I know. Have a great day!

Catherine - isn't that funny how you can pull a butt muscle - all that stretching - is the job complete? Has anyone seen it yet? Were you able to swim yesterday?

Debbie - hiya! I need to send you some ideas I had during the night when I wasn't sleeping so well. Maybe you should just turn down the volume on the chips - there are days when I don't have a problem fixing a dish of ice cream for Ed - but other days when I have to tell him I can't and he'll need to do it himself - I always feel bad because then he won't even do that because he thinks it will tempt me too much. It's that part that's leftover on the spoon that causes me to taste - the next thing I know the leftover is a heaping scoop. I do understand the salt thing though - my best solution to that is 100 calorie popcorn - salty and a good quantity. Have you tried that?

Sandy - so sorry your other sis won't be joining you. That has to feel like the circle isn't quite complete. Hugs to you! Oh my, dear Miss Abby and boys - you have your hands full with that little beauty. She seems to have your personality too so I know they will be flocking round. Just remember - she's a great kid - you have taught her well. She knows who her best friend is - MOM.

Anne - you continue to amaze me with the amount of exercise you do. I was actually going to add another class and my trainers wouldn't let me. They told me 4 a week was max as our bodies need a day off between lifting sessions - I actually hadn't done any weight training since last Thursday - last night I could definetely feel it. I am not sore today - I'm kinda surprised. The last time I worked out with the weights I had backed my weights down (feeling kinda lazy) - last night I increased all the weight and did two sets on the complete circuit. Felt good - even managed 30 minutes on the treadmill. Your comments about changing the incline are so right on the money. The big boy professional treadmills they have at the hospital prove that so much. I've been doing an alpine trail course that takes you to a 9% incline - the second part of my walk last night I just did a forest walk only going up to 5% - I didn't burn even half the calories I normally do. But it was a nice change.

JuleeC - great job on the WI this week. Soooo - did you make an appointment about your back? You know we can nag you from here too - just remember you would urge us to get proper attention too!

Cyn - how are you feeling hun? It's really nice to see you posting. You have done so much for others these last several months - how about some time for Cyn? Really my friend - do something nice for you. You will be surprised how a manicure will make you feel special - you'll only be gone an hour. Or maybe a new haircut at a different salon. Browse the bookstore? I'm not one for massages but maybe you are - whatever it is - do something for Cyn - please. Big ole hugs to you!

Annie - wow - you gave notice! That's a big step - I'm so proud of you. I would just make sure I take all the PTO - or at least a big part of it. My company does not pay you anything if you are within the first year. After that they only pay you 70% of it with 2 weeks notice - I have 45 days - you can bet your bottom dollar I will take it all if I'm ever in that position. So have you heard from any other prospective employers? Will they do an exit interview with you? Hugs hun - you are a blooming flower - the transition from the person I met last fall to now is incredible - it's so fun to watch.

Susan - yes I too so want to get to TwoTown. This morning when I weighed I was 300.75 - have been hovering around that for 2 weeks now. I am not complaining as I have lost 10.5 lbs the previous 3 weeks and my body has had this fat for a long time and doesn't like to give up much at a time. Once I am under 300 there is no going back so I want to get under by a good margin to deal with the daily fluctuations - I'm not moving that big weight on the scale back to 300 - EVER.

RK - what's new with you? Been riding the bike since it's light later? I've really noticed I'm not interested in fixing dinner until it starts to get dark - that's pretty dangerous for me because I'm hungry before I realize it and choices can be bad. I'm trying to adjust to fixing dinner at 6:30 or so like always - not 8. Hugs to my favorite Rat.

Nancy - are you getting caught up from last week's trip? Sounds like you have another busy weekend with your stepmom in the city. Don't forget to take time for Nancy. Is there another date scheduled? You mentioned he has weight issues of his own. Does he know about your journey yet?

Oops - just saw what time it is - the vet is coming this morning - would be a good idea if I've showered and am dressed. Remember............

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE.

Hugs to all,
Carol

Rainbow: Hope you have a great day.

Val: I am so happy for you and wishing I could get on Gabe too and let my spirit soar again with the happiness that comes when you are conected to an animal so powerful. I can only recall that feeling. It has been about 21 years since I have ridden a horse. I long for the day I can do it again. Hugs to you.

Debbie: the answer when I asked my supervisor why they can just take my earned vacation time is that: that is how they do it. Idaho is a right to work state which makes it very difficult to have compliants that stick. So, I'm happily going to work in Washington. :)

Battle: Good job taking one day at a time. Hugs.

Sandy: Sorry you are so stressed. I hope things get better very soon.

Anne: I am so proud of you for perservering and doing the treadmill even though you really didn't feel like it. Huge thumbs up!

DMPLS: It's good to eat out once in a while and after you do if you feel icky from the change in your diet it is nice to remember you aren't that person who eats 5 plates of food anymore. Great job.

Catherine: Ouch. Sorry your butt muscles are sore. I remember not very long ago when I too was a prisoner in my own home and my own body. Hugs to you on getting the "key". I know I am thrilled with that too.

Carol: I don't know if there will be an exit interview or not. I was told before 3/7/08 that by that date I will have a letter of recommendation and there hasn't been one. Who knows what will happen there.

Well, my home computer is still with a virus and someone is supposed to come fix it tonight. Hopefully by Monday night if he has to take it home with him for the weekend, I'll have it back. Hope you all have a great weekend.
I'll try to check back in later.

Blessings,
Annie

Good morning everyone,

I am going to try to get my post in early before my work day really begins, but that doesn't leave me much time for personals :(

Battle, I just wanted to let you know that you need to be very proud of everyday that you stick to your program or that you manintain where you are. I understand your frustration. I think we are about the same size and I have been doing this so long that there are times I just need to reboot the old body. I may gain some weight but it tends to come off much faster afterwards when I go back to working out regularly and staying OP. I just try to remember that all of this weight didn't come on in a few months it took me years and most likely it will take years to come off, at least if I want it to stay that way. You are doing a fantastic job! You should be proud of yourself!!!

Bernice, I understand about chinese buffetts. I went to one on Saturday. It was my cheat meal and while I managed to make BETTER choices and only had one and 1/2 plates I still managed to feel awful an hour later. I don't know if it is the amount of oils/sauce on everything or what. I have just been eating so clean lately that my stomach rebelled. But I think Carol is right. You can't tell yourself not to ever eat chinese buffetts again. You know that you are able to handle it. Thanks for posting the water thread. I am planning on checking it out. :)

Catherine, sorry to hear about the pulled muscle. That stinks! I am going to the doctor Monday to have him look at my shoulder. I think I may have a mild separation. Right now all pushing and lateral exercises are quite bothersome. Well, that is putting it mildly:p!

Debbie, I understand the salt cravings. I am sending you some extra willpower. You can do it!

Anne, I am the same way with my moods lately. The last few days have been pretty warm and relatively sunny, and although I feel yucky I still can't help but want to take a walk. I hope the weather is a bit sunnier for you there and your mood picks up. But great job on powering through your workout despite the BLAHS! :carrot:

JuleeC, congrats on the WI! Way to go!!

Cyn, :hug: I am sorry you are having such a rough time right now. Maybe you do need to take some time out to talk to someone and then do something nice for yourself. I do want to commend you on keeping in touch with you support system. I find that very important at these times.

Annie, I am glad you are moving forward with leaving your job. They evidently don't know how to treat their employees if they are not going to honor your PTO. :mad: I am more than willing to give you any info you want on the ball and good exercises. If you are worried about the balance thing you can also use it against the wall to do squats and lunges, as well as between you legs on the floor to do leg raises that work your core and inner/outer thighs. Let me know what you're thinking? :)

Nancy, I am enjoying your stories on the dating front. I am just beginning to come out of my cocoon when it comes to dating. It is good to know that there are possibilities out there. Good luck with this new guy!

Carol & Susan, I saw your posts about wanting to get to 2-town. I can remember clearly how I felt to cross over into the 200's. You guys are so close you can taste it. It won't be long and you will be looking forward to that 250 mark like me! :D I am really anxious to move that marker back to the 200 spot on the doctor's scale. I can't remember when that last occurred.

I know I didn't get to everyone, but my time is very limited as I am getting interrupted every minute or so. Take care everyone and have a great weekend. I hope to be feeling lots better by Monday. Cross your fingers!!

Wendy

Im on break right now for a few mins....just checking in....will post more later after work.....thanks guys about the buffet.....I appriciate your posts!

I love this place!!! LOL
gotta run

Catherine - I hope your tush is better! I'm sure your efforts will be appreciated!
Annie - I hope your PC is better. No word on the new job for sure yet? Come ride! You'll love the big guy! I've got a 3-step block - couldn't get up there without it!

Dh has been home off the road this week. Love having him around, but it's murder on my sleep schedule, as well as every other schedule. He wants to start talking about the household budget (which I truly want to look at) at BED time. Of course I often don't get home until 8-9 pm, and by them I'm exhausted and just wanna go to bed. At least he's up in Cleveland working for a... "friend" until Sunday night, so I have play@theBarn time over the weekend.

At least I worked out this morning, although the loss of sleep is costing me dearly today. Snooze time tomorrow morning!!

With many of you talking about water intake, I'm trying to up mine as well, and lay off the coffee.

Best wishes for a healthful day, chicks!

Carol-I got the beams and arches done, and about ¼ of the pews. I’m going to go back on Tuesday to do the rest of the pews. My mom always said save the pews for last because at least you can sit down to do them. The pews I did finish were on the side we use for morning mass, but I haven’t heard if any of the little old ladies slid off. I didn’t really want anyone to notice. I wasn’t doing it for that. Secrets are more fun.

Annie-I knew you’d understand what I was talking about. For you, that job has been the brass ring, even if it stunk. Baby steps and stepping stones. The next job will be better, but you needed this one in the same way I need to walk the steps into the church instead of using the elevator.

Wenny-I’ve had a separated shoulder. It involved a lot of alcohol, and a game of jungle rules volleyball in college. Jungle rules mean that full contact and tackling are allowed. I’m not sure I remember who one the game, but I wasn’t the only one who ended up in the school infirmary that night.

Valerie-My husband also waits until I’m half asleep to discuss important stuff. My tush is covered in icy/hot right now. I just about slipped off the toilet. I was temped to leave it to see if himself noticed when he sat down later, but there are some pranks I’m just not willing to do, I think.

I’m going to go eat breakfast while it is still technically morning. Then I have to bury my head in stuff written by guys who have been dead for a really long time. Good thing I can get it in English, because I don’t do Greek and Latin.

Hey peeps,

I'm looking forward to the weekend. Once I get a big project off my desk, which may take into the night, I'm spending the rest of the weekend on mostly recreational activities. I need it.

About the buffets, I generally stay away. For me it's not difficult on a day to day basis, because my favorite restaurants are not buffets. I'm often disappointed with the food quality at many buffets, and I get caught up in a lot of irrational thinking patterns when I go, such as wanting to get my money's worth. But when going is unavoidable, like when it is for work, I go in with a plan.

Have a great day, everyone.

Hi Battle...what kind of recreational activities are you thinking of engaging in?? Do you ever go bicycle riding? I hadn't been on a bicycle in years, until I got my new one at Christmas and I forgot how wonderful it is to ride with the wond in your hair! It doesn't even bother me what others might say when they see me as an overweight person on a bike! I love to ride! I'm so with you on buffets. Nigel and I both always "want to get our money's worth!" if we go. Our favorite restaurants also are not buffets so its easier for me too. I'd rather only go out to dinner once a week and eat at a favorite more expensive restaurant than to go to a few buffets or lesser expensive places more often. It keeps dining out much more enjoyable for me that way. Hope you are having a fabulous day.

Catherine...I cracked up when you mentioned the icy hot meets the toilet seat! hahaha Somehow I just at that moment had an incredible vision of someone slipping off and wedging between the WC and the wall! OMG...that would be so terrible...I'd be black and blue all over! Your posts always seem to indicate this vibrant lady who is leading and has lead a most exciting life!



Valerie...does your DH drive a truck?


Wenny....KUDOS to you....you'll get that clinker moved on that scale! As far as the possibilities out there...as you mentioned...Yes, there are still GREAT men out there who can appreciate a lovely lady and love them unconditionally for who they are.

For nancy, battle, wenny….anyone else who might be jaded….
I remember after meeting Nigel...I was so jaded. I mean I didn't trust anyone, especially a man! I wasn't a "man basher" I just didn't trust that if a man showed interest it could be sincere and genuine. I thought when I looked into the mirror and say me as this fat person, that how could anyone else see beyond that as well. Then despite what I would tell myself, I would fret and think, why can't a man love me for who I am and not for what he sees....I'm an intelligent lady, funny and giving...I think I would defeat myself. The first year after my divorce I didn't date at all. I was still reeling from the divorce after being married 21 years. When a spouse has been unfaithful, its hard to find the strength to trust again. I tested the dating water a bit in the 2nd year after my divorce but when the man I was seeing tried to get closer and starting wanting a deeper more committed relationship, I bolted like a wild pony in Montana! He was a fabulous man...it was me. Then I had three short lived relationships (all 6-8 months long) over the next 3 years…all of whom would have entered into a serious relationship but I was not willing. As soon as the relationship started to get more serious…I ran! I was very jaded. My ex had remarried within the first 3 months of our divorce and not to the lady whom he was unfaithful with! I couldn’t understand at all. When I met Nigel I was NOT looking for a relationship…I just wanted to find a decent man whom I could have a Saturday night date with to go to the movies or a concert. When I met Nigel, He was working from out of state on a project within his company that was in the town I lived in. He is an engineer and from England. I love his accent! I was hesitant from the beginning about any sort of long term relationship because he lived in Ohio and I loved in Florida. He was there on assignment for 2 weeks. We had a blast and saw each other every night except one, when I said I needed some space. He became serious very fast. I was jaded. He said the most amazing things to me. Endearing things. And I would find myself thinking, yeah…unhuh…he is just after one thing! I kept him at arms length. He never gave up. He left and went back to Ohio and we continued to talk via the telephone. A few weeks later he came back to Florida on business again and we saw each other and went to dinner. He said many things that time…about needing me in his life and that some how God could and would make a way. He was seeking God’s will and I was seeking my own. I remember distinctly one night after a long conversation about love and marriage and about me spouting… I am NOT moving to Ohio, I don’t want to marry again, EVER….I don’t need a man to take care of me I can take care of myself…and he looked at me and was so serious…and he tilted his head slightly and looked over the rim of his glasses…and looked me square in the eyes and said, Susan, If not me then who? I remember hearing his voice and seeing his lips move but it wasn’t really him. It was God speaking through him and it hit me like a ton of bricks…I was the one who wouldn’t allow MYSELF to be loved. I could easily love and give love…only I couldn’t accept it in return. From that moment on I decided to let love in. Things moved rather fast after that moment. I did quit my job and move to Ohio to support him. I had my own apartment and he had his house. We grew closer. We took his boys on a 3 week vacation out West to Denver and had an amazing time. Had I not been willing to let God direct me I would probably still be running from Love. 9 months later he proposed. I accepted. 4 months after that we married on 7-7-7. Love is an amazing thing. I had to learn how to let myself BE LOVED for all that I was and all that I am….AND all that I am not or may never become. We are coming up to our first anniversary in a few months…and we are as much in love now as we ever were. Was it an easy road….the years I spent crying myself to sleep and feeling so alone and blaming my weight for not having a meaningful relationship…no it was a long hard road! I built that “wall” higher and higher each year. Nigel continues to support me in everything I attempt to do….and our love for each other continues to deepen. If the fairy tale can come true for me…then I know it can come true for many others. Open yourself to be loved. Take a chance on YOURSELF. Love is amazing.

Annie…I hope your day is fabulous as well hugs to you
rainbowsmiles

I do agree on the buffet, as far as needing to know how to eat our new way even if we are at a buffet....I feel I did well last night. I guess I still do have the "diet" mentality and felt I over indulged. I am glad I felt that way though.....since if I could justify it by saying "I need to treat myself since I've done so good this long" or something else that would then send me to the freezer where 4 more boxes of thin mints & two logs of Nestle tollhouse cookie dough sit & wait for me to mail out to my son......where I wouldn't stop......so I guess at least if nothing else it taught us to appreciate the changes we have made this last month. I went with somewhat of a plan.........no more than one portion of fried food items & more than 1/2 my plate was veggies.

I guess since we have been out to sit down restaurants where I can order something healthy and feel good about my choice, going to the Chinese place was harder since there was so much bad stuff to decide what was good....
as far as buffets go....we will probably not have issues with the regular ones....because of the variety of good choices.

tonight I made a HUGE salad with shredded chicken.........I figured it would do us both good to avoid rice or pasta tonight and get some extra fiber in! LOL

I listened to a really good Podcast today while I was walking/waiting for my daughter's show choir to finish practice! I am going to type up some key points that really hit home for me......I think some of you might get something from it too!

well good night ladies, and hopefully you will sleep ok (since we are all drinking more water, there is that pesky potty issue!)

hello everyone.
well I have the flu. THe test came back postive. I moved from the bed to the couch today and thats about it. Still trying to eat 3 times a day. I really like what I saw on the scale this morning. We will see what it say tommorow or the next day.
Have a good weekend everyone
debi

Good evening all,

I'm sore, tired, but I'll live. I went back to the workout A today (all total I do variations of it 12 times). I did manage to not fall off the ball... as much, during the last exercise. I have a feeling that I'm going to be quite sore tomorrow. Oh well, right now I'm actually quite up, but that probably won't last.

Debbie - I really don't know how I do it myself. I think being stuck in the house all day and not wanting to go outside is probably making it easier. It will likely become more difficult when it gets nice enough to work outside. Chips used to be my big thing, but thinking back I never ate the single bag of chips that my mother takes a few of on Fridays (with our hamburger). I always bought my own, so this is probably why I can avoid them. Soy nuts aren't a bad substitute if you're really craving salty. I've been good with them since I bought them, filling an ounce (134 cals, 10g protein) into a container. The trick is to never refill them just after eating them. I tend to refill the container after dinner, when I'm the least likely to eat more. I'm also thinking less about the ice cream bars in the freezer, although I'll probably try and work one in on Sunday. Lower fat/cal fudge and brownies are probably a great idea.

Bernice - congrats on the buffet. I'm most definitely not there yet. :)

BattleAx - glad to hear that you're back on plan. And yes, it is amazing how quickly you can gain weight back when you're not careful. Increasing your protein should help with hunger. Late night snacking has always been a problem for me. When I can't sleep I would just think of what I could eat. I find that a 90-cal protein shake before bed seems to stop that completely.

Catherine - sorry to tell you, but there are muscles everywhere, even though we don't think it. Hopefully it's a passing thing, that won't interfere with the rest of your cleaning.

Carol - It's really not that much. I really think the treadmill time is just a little more than if I was out working. The last couple of jobs I've had involved a fair amount of walking around during the day. I'm wavering between doing a little walking tomorrow and doing none, we'll see how I am in the morning. I likely won't bother increasing the speed on the treadmill until the incline doesn't get my heart rate up. I'm really doing it more for endurance, and to strengthen my leg muscles. The highest I do is 10% incline, and it's quite tough. I usually either start low/end high, start high/end low, or go back and forth. We'll see if I keep it up in the spring when I go out and start working in the garden.

Annie - hope the computer isn't too badly corrupted. Although I have some decent backups I do not do them as often as I should. Perhaps you've given me a task for the coming days.

Debi - sorry you've got the flu, get lots of rest, and maybe you'll be lucky with a short bout only.

I think that's it for me tonight. I'm back to one good night of sleep, followed by a poor one. So even though I tried to sleep early last night it was the poor one. Maybe tonight will be the good one. We're off to buy (what's probably too much) lamb tomorrow morning. It's on special at one of the local grocery stores, but cut up. The other one has whole and halves only. I checked first, and as long as I make sure to trim it well it should be a fine addition. If nothing else I'll have to start looking for lamb recipes to work on. It's been a long time since I've made any so we'll see how it goes.

Rainbow-I am actually a very boring housewife.

Battle-I’m with you, I stay away from buffets because I always want to get my money’s worth, and that just screws up my head.

Debi-Get better soon, yikes.

Anne-When it comes to lamb, I like to keep it simple. I use crushed garlic, lemon juice, and Greek oregano. You can add some olive oil or balsamic vinegar, and just marinate overnight in a roasting dish in the fridge, and then plunk it in the oven the next day.

I finally got around to using my Christmas gift cards. I bought new plates. Now I can have a nice sit down dinner with just a few people rather than paper plates with the 7th Calvary.

Bernice, It sounds like you had a lovely dinner and really didn't do bad at all. And then a nice walk to boot! All in all, it sounds like it was a really nice time.

Catherine, is this a great opportunity for Himself to rub your hiney or what? :rofl: Really though, hope you didn't pull anything but it's just a bit stretched from doing all that reaching while polishing up the church.

Carol, nope, haven't tried that. I've been staying away from salt so much, I think that is why I was craving it. I had my fit, so I'm over it and the craving is gone. I'll be waiting for the ideas and thanks so much.

Annie, so you live that close to the Idaho/Washington border huh? That's pretty cool! It still sucks though that they won't pay you that money. Hope all goes well with the puter.

Wendy, feel better soon!

Anne, I've been having trouble sleeping lately too. Last night I was up til about 11:30 and then awake at 4 til about 7 and then slept til 10. The only thing I can think of is starting this new venture. I'm just constantly thinking of what I need to get done and then.....I think I think too much!
I hope you get the much needed rest so you can feel better.

Kayley, sorry to hear about your grandma. Good news on the 10 lbs gone!

Last night my dear dogs decided to get in a fight over stupid cat food. I got in the middle of it trying to pull them apart, and guess who ended up with a dog bite? Yep, right on my wrist. It finally quit bleeding this morning. It's a bit swollen, but I'll live. Next time they can just fight amongst themselves...I'm not doing that again.
They finally found out what was wrong with my Mom. It's something weird, Collagenous Colitis or something like that. Her body makes too much collagen which results in upsetting her bowels, and boom....you know what happens. So hopefully the new meds will take care of it. Even the doc told her he's never had a patient with this but he's heard of it. She gets some weird stuff happening to her.
Went off OP a bit last night but back at it again today. Didn't get enough water though, so I'll be drinking that at karaoke tonight.
Enjoy your evening!
Debbie

{{{{{{{{Kayley}}}}}}} sorry to hear about your grandma. Glad to hear you lost 10lbs!!! You go girl!

Debi-sorry you feel poorly, I hope you get well real soon! Glad that scale gave you some good news!

Anne- Sounds like you are doing so good with your workout!!! I don’t think I can balance on that silly Ball! My DD has one but I haven’t even attempted it LOL. I don’t think I’ve ever tried lamb before.....is it similar to any other kind of meat? Ohhh wait! Is Mutten lamb? I’ve had that!

Rainbow-I was touched by how you opened yourself up & your feelings to share with the other girls who maybe having the same thing happen to them. It takes alot to share an area we too have struggled with. Great Job!!!

Catherine- Great choice on the new plates! I would like to do that soon! I have two sets of black dishes(not the same style but close enough) for larger dinners (12) and then I have the mix of the years LOL I think I have 3 different styles in that each having no more than 3 pieces LOL If we do more than 12 which quite often we do! Its paper plates here!

Debbie- Wow over catfood? Hope your wrist heals up fine. Our Dogs fight over a squeaky toy! LOL but usually the Lab snatches it away from the poodle & runs for him to chase her. So you karaoke? Kewl! My Dh & 3 of the 4 kids can sing.....unfortunately for one son he has inherited my singing ability.......I’ve handed him my bucket........since I can’t carry a tune in it maybe he can!!! hehehe

So ok HOW do you girls that drink more than 50oz of water live???? I seriously have some bathroom issues with water level increase! Matter of fact I woke up twice last night and then woke up at 6am (ON SATURDAY!) LOL I did manage to get a little bit more than 50oz last night but wow! I’m gonna have to work on drink/potty LOL

I find myself sitting at work too much! I need to make that a goal I think. Working in a special needs classroom we do all our classes in groups and thus I sit! LOL so maybe I need to walk around more? I am going to work on it this next week!

Well today is laundry day & I must vacuum & shampoo the carpets! I could make that a workout huh? LOL

Toodles peeples
Bernice

Good Morning all,

Kayleystar-- so sorry to hear about your grandma I am going through similiar things right now. Mine is in the hospital with her heart.

DMPLS and everyone else about the chinese buffet-- IT is my biggest downfall (up until I got sick on it last time) before I started watching my weight my family never had to ask where I wanted to eat. It was always chinese buffet. Coconut Shrimp, sesame chicken, and orange chicken with a pile of fried rice, Crab Ragoons, egg rolls you name it. After I got sick on it a few weeks ago (the sushi) I decided I would rather not go back again for a long time it is just not worth it. The other buffet I cannot control myself at is a pizza buffet.

Well, we go Wednesday to sign the papers on the house and then begins the wonderful task of painting, cleaning, moving, cleaning the condo etc etc. I figure it will be summer before I can sit down again. I am excited about the house,but already wore out at the thought of moving. We have 2 storage units plus the condo to get into this house. Our old house was way bigger than anything we had been in since we left it thus the 2 storage units. The kids are excited about the back yard if it would stop raining and snowing in Ohio they might get to play in it.

Food has been ok...everyone wanted Bacon Cheeseburgers last nite and had been whinning over turkey burger and chicken burgers... so I made the real deal and they made me sick of course. So back on my normal eating.

I am going to go down the points that are equal to my doctors weight he has me at..

Catch everyone later.

Tina

Morning Ladies...

Thanks for all the HUGS!!! Sometiems ya just need them. Hubby will be home from his sisters in Alabama on monday so that will help a bit. Today me and my youngest son, he is 13, are going to the movies and where ever else. Free day today no cleaning or anything closely related to work. Yea I think counceling will be good for me. :)

Kayley..hun I am so sorry for the passing of your Grandma. I have lost both my grandparents, and since they raised me it has been rough. I will keep your healing in my prayers.

Good morning Peeps - we woke up to - you'll never guess - SNOW again. Today is the big Snake Saturday parade in our community - we weren't planning on attending but I'm sure this will keep lots of the little ones in too.

I'm really kicking myself - I mentioned to my sister the cardio/circuit training I do at the hospital - the low cost of it - the benefits of being in a smaller setting rather than a big gym, etc - and she plans to go now. Dangit - this is my thing. She needs to lose weight - as much as I do - but she is a know it all and will be fiercely competitive - why did I forget who I was talking to. I'm trying to go into this with the same attitude I've had - I am only competing against me and striving to do better.

OK - so I'm also fighting this now nearly 2 week, not by choice, maintenance. I'm mixing up the calories a bit. Honestly, I think my body is playing catch up but it can play catch up later - I want the scale to move and I want it NOW.

Need to get busy around here - didn't get much done yesterday - after the vet came I felt a little guilty and just spoiled the pups.

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE. See you after my swim - Catherine - I'll get to experience your earlier post - swimming with big snow.

Hugs to everyone,
Carol

Carol-I do the same thing. I get excited, mention it to someone else, and then regret it. I was trying to get a friend who's diabetic and really needs it to come to the pool with me, and then was horrified at the idea that she would be in there with me. She decided to go to Curves instead much to my relief.

Catherine - yes, I always kick myself later. I'm not going to bring it up and since I won't see her until Easter maybe she will forget about it. I really value this as "my" thing and don't want to share it with anyone I know.

We're going to try your crunches in the water today - when I mentioned it to my trainer he thinks he will sink - I had to laugh as I have enough buoyancy for both of us.

Hi everyone:

Sorry to be off for a few days. Yesterday was the check-in with the doc about my leg. I do have a walking cast, though I'm still on crutches, but I'm going to have the cast on for 2 more weeks than they had originally predicted -- another month like this! Agh! :(

The good news is that I can start riding the exercise bike again and I can rest my foot on the ground, so I can sit better at the desk and can start moving again :)

Walrus-I had a non-walking cast when I was 16 that I was just telling someone about yesterday. I'd had ankle surgery, and they cut a porthole in it so that they could change the dressing and take out the stitches. It was soaked through with goo, and I had it on for 3 months in summer in Oklahoma. Man, did that thing smell, and we lived down wind from the slaughterhouses, so I knew from bad smell. He wanted to know if I wanted to bronze it when it finally came off. I wanted to put it in a biohazard incinerator.