Rat - I needed a brace and the ortho told us - no way she can keep it on since the leg above my knee is so big - GRATS on fitting in one. So are you off the bike for the time being?

GGG, the stupid brace only fit with a lot of effort! ugh.. the brace did make it feel better. Yep, off da bicycle for now. Healing should be in 2 weeks. It does feel better when I'm off of the leg and when it's up. Unfortunately, I can only take tylenol and not any other stuff like aleve, aspirin, etc. I'm such a baby when it comes to pain! Bring on the heavy artillary!!! hehe.

Speaking of pain and body part mutiny, Catherine, how's your back?

Luv,
Rat

Thanks, Debbie, Annie & Cyn!

Cyn - good for you on that treadmill!

I wish I'd stopped in here before the PB brownies landed on my desk at work. I still haven't blown it if I just keep those calories in mind the next day or so and make a few other allowences. Not doing too bad overall, but need to stay focused and find some extra exercise.

Debbie: I will be praying for you MIL. Hugs.

Penny: Great job working at the concession stand. I will pray for your DH

Rat: Hugs. Praying your knee gets better real soon and the stress subsides.

Cyn: Great job getting to the gym.

Val: Yummy. PB brownies. lol. Just say no!

Carol: Hi my friend.

Debi: Hey there.

Well, I am so happy it is Friday. So much so that I am going to celebrate by going for a wonderful swim. My house is clean and DH is going to help me move the furniture around in the Livingroom getting things away from the heaters and stuff. I gave my darlings doggies a bath yesterday with this wonderful smelling dog shampoo that my niece sent me that smells like lavender and mint.

The interview was a good one. I really liked the lady that interviewed me. She said they will be doing second interviews next week then hiring immediately there after.

I am really excited about Monday after work I get to go have a free "Bod Pod" since I spoke at the seminar last week. I will let you guys know about it and what I learn from it. Not looking forward to wearing a sports bra and shorts but at least it will be a female helping me out.

Blessings all,
Annie

Ratkity, go slap the crap outta that boss and tell her she has no right to be sending you nasty emails. The nerve of some people! Give 'em a little power and it goes to their head. What's her number??? I'll straighten her right up! Hope your sister has a good surgery. :hug:

Penny, here's a little :kickbutt: to get you going!

HI to all the other sistas and lurkers!

Gonna try and make some jam this weekend. Wish me luck!!
Debbie

Annie, we must of been posting at the same time,
The bod pod thingy sounds really interesting. Can't wait to hear how it goes. Great news on the job interview too! You gotta be a contender and so sure you'll win the job!!
hugs
Debbie

hehehehe you made me laugh Debbie.. I have my own thugs here on 3FC!!

Thanks for the healing prayers, Annie! I'll send job ones your way.

Speaking of jam.. my sister's BF made some pineapple mango habenero jelly that was so yummy! I'm going to try to duplicate it next weekend (this weekend is crazy booked already).

Hrm.. a swim sounds good. I almost cancelled my gym membership, but didn't at the last minute. The pool is calling my name.

Luv,
Ratkity

Rat-Sometimes I think my body didn't just mutiny, it actually made me walk the plank too. The pain I'm having isn't ordinary. The normal pain I have in my back is muscular with the occasional sciatic shooting pain. First off this is on the left side, and it's the right side of my back that is injured. This pain also doesn't go away when I roll into a different position. Normally my back quits hurting once I sit or lay down taking the tension off it. This is waking me up early in the morning, and I have to get up. I thought it might be a kidney infection or stone. The doctor isn't going to take any chances because I ended up in the hospital the last two times I've had a kidney infection, and put me on anti-biotics before the test even came back. It still happened this morning. I'm just so used to the way my body feels, that when it hurts someplace new, I get quite cross and cranky.

Ut oh Catherine.. glad the doc isn't taking chances! Get better soon.

Luv,
Rat

Catherine_ i pray it isnt a nasty stone!!!!!! I hate those horrible rocks!! I have had 3 of them. Be sure and drink lots!!! Hugs and let us know what they find out!

Thanks to all for the warm welcome :) I've been reading through the posts - you are a caring and supportive bunch!

I'm feeling pretty good as this is the first PMS I've had to deal with since the start of my lifestyle change. And there have been a couple of extra stressful days this week as well. I haven't done perfectly but I've been staying on plan. Exercise seems to be the thing I slack on the most when I'm tired and stressed. But even when I've felt like I wanted something extra to eat I've been able to keep it within the confines of my eating plan and keep my blood sugars in reasonably good shape. I'm crossing my fingers for as much as a 3 lb loss when I weigh in Sunday morning, but I will have to see how the PMS affects things.

And I had a major battle with my computer last night/today and I won! Gotta love dominating a pc, hehehe.

Hoping all of you are getting ready for a fun weekend :)
Jen

Good Morning Ladies,
Wedding dress shopping was so easy..she only tried on 5 and narrowed it to 2 fast..she ended up going with a very tradional style.I love it!! She was able to pick her bridesmaids dresses as well.
Eating was easy on the way home..in fact i came in short on calories yesterday.
I thought we would shop for hours and more than one store but she didnt need to and i think she was a little bit overwhelmed when she finished buying it all. She said we will tackle more stuff another day.

catherine_ I have thought about you all night and pray you arent in pain..

rat_ the same goes for you hun!!

annie_ how are you?/ what is a bod pod??

carol_ whats the weather like there?? its warm here again...and im so ready for fall..

smom_ i am so glad you are with us here!! Great job on staying on plan!!

val_ glad your back with us!!

debbie- you crack me up!!!

cyn_ how was your day?

julia- where are you?? how is your plan going?

dmpls_ how are you?/ have you been drinking your water?

penny_ glad to hear you are drinking.
hugs to all i missed

Princess Puffy Pants - Good to see you! Hope you had a great week!

Debi - That is so funny! I jumped for 20 min during house! It was a good episode. I usually save them to watch when DH is home. But I just could not wait. I completely get why you are sad about your babes growing up. Even tho mine are still little DS1 - 12, DS2 - 7 & DD-5. I was sorting thru the closest purging ya know. I keep wondering why they are growing so fast. The one sweater my Oma knitted for DS2 now does not even fit DD. So into the cherish box it goes for when they have little ones. Made me cry to think my grand babies would wear something my grandmother made. Glad that the dress shopping went well! Did ya cry? Love the look the bride to be has when she sees herself for the first time in "the" dress.

Anne - I really have to have my meal plan and daily intake in front of me! When I don't I stall like right now. Now here is the excuse. To many demands on me and what everyone else wants I end up giving up the time I put aside to do the planning and recording. I and "they" need to learn I cant do that and that the time needs to be sacrificed from some where else!

HappyK4evr - Welcome! I look forward to getting to know you! Have a great day!

Annie - Good job on exercise during TBL show!

Bernie - YOU can do it! You rock!

Cyn - glad your feeling better!

Jen - Hiya! Glad you came! Debi is right! The gals here are awesome!

Ratkity - hope your knee is feeling better today. Same for your sister!

Vida - Never heard of ifit but will check it out thanks for sharing info

Val - Glad your back on kickin some butt

Catherine - Hope your feeling better!

I have had a good few days. Not quite perfect on plan. But got in exercise and water with a few little treats. I dropped from 296.5 on Monday to 291.4 today. So as you lovely ladies know YOU'RE right! Thanks for your reminders. Now here is the kicker I still have not seen TOM. So maybe another woosh after that is done.

Have a great day. We were to have sun and 26C weather but the morning fog has not burned off yet! And I see the tree out front has turned yellow quite literally overnight. Autumn is here.

Morning all...

Well the drs office called me this morning..asked me to reschedule my pap/appointment..i guess the dr's car wouldnt start and she wasnt going to make it in to her saterday appointments...Should't a Dr have a better car?? lol soooo I wont be able to weigh in!!!!

I am going to the gym in a few hours....tackle the treadmill again

Later tonight going to play cards at my aunts house..have not done that in forever!

hope everyone has a great day

Ratkity, yep, I'm here to back up all my sisters-in-loss!!

Catherine, how's it going today? I hope you're not in too much pain.

Debi, how fun to go wedding shopping! My dil called me to come look at her in her dress before she bought it. She was so beautiful, I just cried. Take lots of pics, even of the process of getting ready. It's something to have to look back on.

Julia, you're doing great!! Keep it up. I will if you will!! (hmmmm, is that a challenge..hee hee)

Have fun Cyn. Sorry about the doc appt though. Yep, you would think his car would be better.

Off to make my jam!
Debbie