300 + Weekly Thread # 1184
 

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Good Morning all,

I don't have time to post right now but I will be back later. I had a great time with my family. Unfortunately cold is in my chest now but I'm home and heading out to work. Have a wonderful day all.

Blessings,
Annie

annie_ wow girl great weight loss !! way to get out of the 230s! I barely made it out of them.

Annie, you are amazing! You are almost there, I am so proud of you.

Whew. I finally caught up with the other thread. lol.

Catherine: First I want to tell you how impressed and proud I am of you for going out with the girls. How did it go? Thanks for the reminder of not having as much insulation as I used to have. lol. I was cold the whole time. No snow except on the mountains though.

Brandnewme: I think you are doing fantastic. One day at a time hun.

Bernice: What kind of jewelry are you doing? I hope you are a smashing success at it.

Sharon: Hi there, glad to see you back. No horse back riding. My dad sold all of his horses and cows. He only has his doggie and cat left. He did give me 2 more huge boxes of tack. I guess I have enough tack, horse meds and supplies to start my own stable. I just need the horses now. lol. Glad that you got your doggie back.

Carol: Isn't it amazing when we think we have overcome those old behaviors that try to sneak their way back into our life? I'm proud of you for recognizing those sneaky old ways and nipping it in the bud. Hugs.

Fixingit: Welcome. All the people here are so sweet and supportive. I'm looking forward to getting to know you better. I think that your goal of walking your doggies is a good one. I went through the same thing as you. Just walking the dogs was a big deal to me too. Hugs.

Debbie: I hope that Jim's sleep study can help with his snoring problem. I hope you get a Wii Fit soon too. I just put one on layawy for reching me last goal.

Debi: Glad that you had such a nice time with your family. Woo hoo for being out of the 230's! We did it! Sorry your dh is having a struggle right now with depression too. Hugs.

Cyn: Explain slumber party sales please? It sounds interesting.

Toni: Woo hoo and congrats at loosing another 2 pounds. You are almost at your 100 pound goal and I am so proud of you! Thanks for the sweet compliments.

Mimi2: Great job lifting weights.

Angie: I totally hear ya on the size 24 pants. You got them on Girl!!! Woo hoo and way to go. Congrats on reaching your 50 pound goal!

Mimi: That stuff is what gets to us. lol. I work on my "stuff" daily and I even go to weight loss support group every Tuesday evening to work on "Stuff". Hugs to you.

Purpleorc: What a wonderful NSV for the bonfire and not over doing the food there. Great job.

I updated my exercise minutes for the month so far and I have reported my Biggest looser weigh in for last week's weight and now I just need to change my ticker to set my next goal. I want to set it at 210. That will be 300 pounds lost for me.

I had a great time with my family except for my chest cold that got worse and worse. lol. My Aunt from CA decided not to come up here but to go back home this coming Wednesday from Boise. She kept telling me how beautiful I look and each time she told me she thought I have always been beautiful. She was so sweet. My Uncle, Mom and Dad were all amazed at how different I look since they last saw me in March. They are all so proud of me and it made me feel great.

My Dr.'s office had someone call me and wants to have me be in their commercial for weight loss surgery. When I called them back he said he will be setting up a photo shoot soon. I will let you all know about it when I find out more. lol.



Blessings all,
Annie

Annie-I was mostly worried for your dear hubby. I mean in a Donner Pass situation, you wouldn't provide much sustenance. My afternoon with my best friends here was great. My great epiphany was that we are all nervous when someone new comes into our homes for the first time. I'm not the only one who worries if it is clean enough, or if the lunch is going to be okay. I've spent so much of my life worried that I don't measure up to my mom's vision. I mean when you have a Martha Stewart type mom (and I'm not exaggerating), how can you ever hope to measure up and still leave the house now and then to do other things.

I'm supposed to be busy on my term paper. I've had to ask for rides to school for the rest of the semester. I hate asking anyone for help, but they are doing construction on the highway in front of the college. In fact a year from now a large off ramp is going to be going right through where our chapel now stands. The whole place is moving to a better spot for me actually, but in the meantime, the bus stop is closed. I had to walk over a mile, on an unprotected highway shoulder to the next one, and sat on a concrete highway divider until the bus came. I can't do that again, especially once it snows, I'll be dealing with drifts. So, I asked for help. I get a ride in to school, and a ride to the nearest protected bus stop on the way home. My pride is severely damaged, but better that than my legs.

Catherine: I packed him lots of snacks. lol. I think that you may just have blessed the person you got a ride from! Now, go do your homework you.

Blessings,
Annie

Hi all!

New here, well this time. Was on her years ago and loved it. I'm hoping to get that same encouragement this time!!

Annie - I am absolutely amazed at your weightloss! You look fantastic!

I hope to get to know you all very well. You seem like a great bunch! My absolute hardest time is at night, I want to snack. I seem to hold it together during the day but once dinner is done, homework, bathes, and the kids are in bed my stomach starts yelling at me. I'm "hoping" to hop on the treadmill while watching tv instead of putting food in my mouth. So for the most part I will be posting at night.

Christy :)

Annie, how exciting!! You're out of the 230s!!! And now you're going to be a movie star!!! I gotta come and get your autograph before you forget about all us little people!! :rofl: Honestly, you're doing sucha fantastic job. :woohoo:

Debi, how's hubby doing? I hope he simmers down soon for all your sakes. Must be hard on all of you.

Catherine, sorry they closed your busstop. It's hard to ask for help but sometimes that's just what ya gotta do. Don't let it get to you. It might end up being a good thing!

Hi Christy, glad you joined us and I look forward to getting to know you. Awesome bunch of gals here! Nighttime is my hardest time too and just want to sit and eat. We can overcome this though. We've both done it before!

As for me, just been busy making beads and filling orders. I still haven't gotten my new Etsy store open yet but will soon. I'm calling it Eye Candy because it's going to be jewelry. Can't wait! I've already started making some earrings.
Weight loss on the other had has suffered for it. I'm always looking for quick things to make so I can get back to making things and I'm not even getting my water in. So I've sorta fallen to the wayside. You probably all could tell that from my lack of posting here. I'm not going to say I'm going to start tomorrow because tomorrow never comes....but I will commit again soon. Right now I think I will just try and maintain for a bit.
toodles
Debbie

Christy, I've found that what I eat during the day makes all the difference when it comes to nighttime hunger. If I've gotten my calories in, right amount, and right proportions, I just don't have the hunger. I do things at night to keep myself occupied. Boredom is a killer. If all else fails, I just go to bed.

Annie-BLLLLLLLLLRRRRRRRPPPPP. I don't wanna do my homework, and you can't make me. I got a new yo-yo today, so I've been busy with other things. Going to play a round of disc golf tomorrow, cause we don't have snow yet. After that, I will knuckle down. I promise.

Debbie-we must have been posting at the same time. What I've done since I'm so busy now, is I braised 20 lbs. of chicken breast last week. Basically cookie sheet, spray of canola, and some water. Throw in the oven, when done, I let it cool, then I cut into bite sizes, and measure a portion in each zip lock baggie, and throw in the freezer. When I come home, I put a bunch of frozen veggies (Italian mix this week) on a plate, chicken on top, in the microwave. It's done before I get the mail and stuff gone through. I keep a collection of different sauces to put on top for variety. Yesterday it was Damascus pomegranate. The day before it was Kashmir tandoori. Just enough, on the top where you get the biggest bang for the buck.

Annie - look at you girlfriend. I think the plateau is broke. Glad you enjoyed your visit and are home safely. Hugs back at ya.

Catherine - I'm glad you found alternate transportation - doesn't sound so safe since the construction started. Enjoy your disc gold - been to the pool lately?

Christy - welcome - there is so much support here. I look forward to getting to know you - keep posting.

Toni - how's your week going?

Debbie - need a hand up? Grab hold - you've done it for me before.

Debi - Hiya!

Things are going well here - I think I am getting a little more used to the time change. My dad is getting "old" very quickly. He is 84 and quite suddenly is not as sharp as a month ago, not quite as mobile, and a few other things. He didn't recognize his neighbors of over 40 years last week at the polls. I've been spending quite a bit of time stewing over all of this and trying to appreciate him every day.

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE.

Hugs,
Carol

Good morning,
catherine- you better enjoy your golf before the snow comes..and do me a big favor keep it up there when it does,...im not ready for winter yet!!

carol- its hard watching our parents age. Try to enjoy him as much as you can now. I have found it takes more patience dealing with them as they age.

Debbie_ put your water nearby as you work on the beads. WE are here for you when your ready to jump back on the wagon!

mom- welcome back glad to have you. Tell us all about yourself.

annie- We will have a famous person amoungst us! I am so proud of you honey!! You look amazing and to top that off your such a sweetie!!

toni- how are you doing?

has anyone ever added a sugarfree hot choc mix to your coffee...its so good, nice for a different flavor.
I made a homemade chicken pot pie last night...yummy...need to work on making it lighter next time by using just a top crust and using frozen veggies instead of canned to cut sodium. I also will use the healthy cream of chicken soup..hubby got the real kind . It was a good hot meal on a cold rainy night. We had company and ate about 2 hours later than normal ...i ate to much because i got to hungry i think. My youngest daughter made 4 pumpkin rolls and i didnt eat any of it. Chilli may be on the menu for tonight..or maybe just baked porkchops and veggies.
hugs to all

Thanks for the inquiries, I am doing well this week. I am without a truck for a few days so I have an opportunity to walk on all my errands. I couldn't have done it last year or even six months ago so I know I am doing better. I was gone for an hour and a half yesterday on foot. I wasn't moving nonstop but I sure was ready for a nap when I got home. Luckily the P.O. is closed for Veteran's Day so I don't have to go there and mail my order I got overnight. I don't even have to go to the store if I can get potatoes from the basement. Sounds like everyone else is doing well also.

i wonder if UPS runs today?? My daughters bridesmaid dresses are scheduled to be delivered today!
She has kinda put wedding plans on hold while she finishes her final semester of college. I really need to do some housework today but its a rainy gloomy day and i dont clean well when its gloomy.

I woke up to a foot of snow this morning. No golf. I mean I could play, but the primate I live with won't let me go. He says it will be too slippery on the hills. I wanted to go because my water aerobics class was canceled today because of the holiday. I can go tomorrow, but the Mon. Wed. instructor isn't nearly as good. Last time I took her class, we both pulled muscles because her routine is bad. I'm pouting right now. I'm going to buy a portable basket, and set it up in the vacant field at the end of the block, and play disc golf all the way down the alley, and he won't be able to stop me.

Catherine, That's a great idea to make meals in bulk. It's quick and easy and fast. Just what I need. I'm going to give it a try. Your's sounds really yummy too and I love chicken anyway. I want to make some soups up too. I've got to stay away from breads, that my downfall. Thanks for the tip!
Sorry the snow came in but the idea of the basket down the alley sounds like a good idea. Go jump on himself and tell him to quit being an ogre!

Carol, ah, it's so sad when we see our parents declining with age. You're doing a great thing though by just enjoying him and being thankful for having him right now. My Mom isn't as sharp either and it's a bit scary for me since she was always such a quick thinker. Now it's like she stalls out at times. All we can do is be there for them and love them.
Yes, throw a hand, an arm, a leg, a lifeline to get me back in the game!!!!

Debi, the water is right there in front of me and I'm so involved, I just don't drink it. I'm so obsessed with beading now it's ridiculous. I go to sleep thinking about them and wake up thinking about them. I wish I could get this way about losing weight!
Your meals sound scrumptious!

We are expecting high winds and flooding rivers today. We have a 1-2 punch of storms coming in. It's wierd to sit here and see the winds kicking up and moving the storm in. Usually when they are coming in from the east, they are alot worse than coming in from the west.
Did better with food yesterday because I kept pretty busy last night. Hopefully it will continue. Goal for today is to get my water in.
have a wonderful day
Debbie

I also wanted to take a minute for Remembrance Day here in Canada to remember those that I love who have served so that I can complain about not getting to play golf.

My son John, Navy, Iraq War
My brother Dail, Air Force, Vietnam
My brother Chris, Army Artillery, Vietnam
My brother Ray, Navy, Vietnam
My father, Army Air Corp/OSS, WWII, DFC
My uncle Bruce, Marines, WWII, Purple Heart, Iwo Jima
My uncle Jimmy, Navy Seabee, WWII, POW
My aunt Jenny, Marines, WWII

Annie-I am doing Jewels by Park Lane....around here they are relatively new in the area.....they have an awesome plan for not only Directors but hostesses & customers as well! I'm loving it! I have a show tonight and hope I can get some more bookings from it!

Catherine I like what you did so I am going to copy your idea hope you don't mind......

My Father Hector....Navy WWII (he lied about his age to go)
My brother Hector Jr.....Navy
My brother Andy.....Army Vietnam
My brother Manuel.....Army
My Husband Joe.......retired Army Desert Storm
My son Anthony.....Army

Hi guys,

I feel so sad. I went to the Dr. and dropped off my perscriptions. I just went back to get them and saw a doggie get hit by a car. It made me almost sick to my stomach. The car that hit him kept going! Luckily the lady behind her stopped and put the doggie in her car to take him to a vet. It looked like his leg was broken. I actually cried about it. I came right home and hugged my doggies and said a prayer for that other dog.

The Dr. took tests but he is pretty sure I have walking pneumonia. He is treating me with meds for it and gave me an inhaler. I am running a pretty good fever so feeling not so hot right now and could use the extra prayers. Luckily I have tomorrow off work because it was volunter and I asked to be excused from it because I was feeling so poorly during work before I went to the Dr. The Dr. wanted me off work for at least a week but I told him I'd be okay after tomorrow's day off because my job isn't too active. lol.

Christy: Welcome back. Glad to have you here. It sounds like your plan for night snacking is a good one. If I can suggest also, have some clean celery you can eat with some peanut butter, carrots, brocoli etc. I usually have those things cut up for my night snacking hubby and lots of salsa for him to use as dip. It has very low calories and he says tastes great. Good luck to you hun.

Debbie: DId you have to close your old Etsy store? I tired to go there and couldn't get on so I'm just wondering if it is closed?

Catherine: You be a good girl now and mind your man. lol.

Carol: I think you are right that I finally broke through that plateu. I did my measurements and lost a total of 13" in 2 months time because I forgot to do it in Oct. lol. Hopefully it will keep up. Sorry that you are missing your Daddy being younger. I hear ya. My Daddy is 74 and I don't get to see him very often and every time I do he is looking older and older and seeming more and more tired. It is a sad thing but thank God they are healthy otherwise. Hugs.

Debi: Aww shucks! (kicking foot in dirt). You are so sweet! I can't drink coffee but I do enjoy sf hot cocoa and I add a tiny drop of "Watkins" brand liquid chocolate flavor. No sugar in it but it really makes the cocoa taste excellent. Your home made chicken pot pie sounds yummy.

Toni: Woo hoo on all that walking you are doing. See exercise has a way of working itself out. Sorry your truck is out of commission or being used by other family members but what a wonderful thing that has come out of it. Hugs.

Bernice: One of my sister in laws used to sell that. They have some beautiful stuff. I hope you do fantastic with it.

Okay to follow through with what Catherine and Bernice did for their family but I don't know their ranks :(
My Dad Frank US Navy during Korean War
My brother Bob Marines during Vietnam
My Uncle Joh US Airforce WWII
My Uncle Fred US Army WWII
My Father in law Bill US Army WWII
My Brother in law Gerry US Army during Vietnam

Thank you to every Vet and their families for all the do and sacrifice!

Well all, I'm really tired and need to go rest now. Hope everyone is doing well.

Blessings,
Annie

Thanks to everyone for your warm welcome! I think I've found the right place to help me along.

Something happened at work today that bothered me. A lady in my office was stuck in the elevator for 1 1/2 hours, poor thing. I would have been climbing and clawing the walls! This woman annoys alot of people and my direct coworkers always have alot to say about her. When we found out who was stuck my coworkers had a field day making fun of her. When the fire department arrived one comment was made that "they better not try to get her through the trap door, she won't fit". Now that is just plain wrong. She is a larger woman but why is there always a negative thing to say about a person size? I guess always being big has put me on the defensive but that was uncalled for. Just had to get that off my chest.

Thanks everyone for the suggestions about eating at night. I made it thru last night with no snacking! One down and the rest of my life to go!

Christy

Annie, it's so hard when we see an animal get hit and some people just don't even stop to see how it is. I'm so glad a lady stopped and picked up the poor dog. I hope it found a new home with her too! I would of been bawling my eyes out too. It's so sad.
Nope, didn't close my Etsy shop. I even got picked to be in someone's treasury! I'm opening another shop now with just jewelry. I'm starting off with earrings. I'm calling it Sugar Shack Jewelry. I should be opening it in the next couple of days. I'm really excited about it!
Prayers are coming your way to get over that terrible pneumonia!

Christy, it really is a shame for people to make fun of us heavier ones. They don't realize how hurtful it is. How come they don't make fun of anorexics or bulimics? No, instead they feel sorry for them when they are harming their bodies as much as a heavier person is, if not more.

Bernice, good luck to you on your jewelry party. I hope you get tons of bookings and sell lotsa stuff!

Well, that's it for me. Today is another good day. Just not so hot on my water, but I'll go start drinking it right now!
Debbie

I know I should, but I don't want to
 

Evening all,

TOM has arrived, with kicking cramps, etc. It makes me grumpy. I am daily weigher....ok, I am a weigher mulitple times a day. I am watching my weight go up, and I am hoping it is water retention. I know I should be downing water, but I just don't feel like it. Have any of you seen water wash away water retention? My eating today hasn't been great, but definitely not that bad either. I have an aggressive (for me) goal of 10 pounds a month, and I fear TOM will make at least one of those weeks very hard to hit.

Annie - I am so sorry you are feeling well. Hope you feel better soon.

Not too much else to report, so I will close here.

Take care and be well,
Angie

Annie-I'm so sorry about the dog. I can't even watch a movie where a dog gets pretend hurt.

Thought since I had some more time, I'd finish my veterans list.

My Grandfather Jesse, Army WWI
Cousin, Aquilla, Indian Wars, Medal of Honor, 1877
My Great-great Grandfather Edward, 11th Missouri Infantry, CSA
His Brothers, George, 4th Regimental Calvary, Union; and William, 7th Missouri Calvary, Union Army
My (4) Great Grandfather George, War of 1812
My (3)Great Grandfather Asa, General Harrison's Regiment, War of 1812, POW in Canada
My (4)Great Grandfather Edward, Colonel Virginia Militia, Revolutionary War
My (5) Great Grandfather Robert, Colonel Virginia Militia, Revolutionary War, Battle of Yorktown
My (4) Great Grandfather John, South Carolina Militia Revolutionary War
My (6) Great Grandfather Georg Adam, French & Indian War and Revolutionary War
My (8) Great Grandfather Thomas, Lieutenant, Massachusetts Militia, King Phillip's War
My (10) Great Grandfather Thomas, First Commander of Topsfield Militia 1668, Massachusetts Bay Colony

Angie - I gained 8 pounds overnight and flushed it out with water in 2 days - it works!

Ok so I wanted to post this earlier however I was short on time then........
Just got back from my show....pretty good show....but, no bookings this month....one for the first part of next year.

My DH was working at his part time job (car sales) and he was calling some people he had on a list.....one of the office girls came up and gave him just one slip of paper with a husband/wife name on it....this slip was from a drawing the carlot had....the boss had previously told this lady NOT to give out any of the slips yet.....so DH was NOT suppose to have even called these people yesterday.....well he picked up the phone and called......a little kid answered........proceeded to find out if parents were there....the kid told him Dad was in Korea....mom had packed all her things and left that afternoon and that the kid & an older brother were there by themselves......DH left his name & number and told the older brother (10...the younger one was 5 or 6) to call him if they needed anything....DH felt uneasy about these kids being alone......since he had talked to both of them seperately and didn't hear them discuss what the other said....no laughter so he thought these kids were telling the truth......DH after hanging up with them....called the Military Police since they were on the Army post ..........they sent a car over..........Dh called the Military police back after an hour and not hearing anything...........they said mom was there the whole time outside in the car..........DH still felt like something wasn't right..........then he got a call from a neighbor lady of the kids.......she said that she got the number from the boys....and that she wanted to call just to tell him thank you for following up on the boys and calling the MP's......then a few mins after this call she called back and explained a little more in detail.........she said the mom was found in the garage in her van and that she had committed suicide......Today DH got a call from the MP's for him to come in and fill out some paperwork about the calls he had with the boys...........when he went in they told him she had not died....but that she had sliced her wrists several times.....she is commited and has lost her boys..........the boys are staying with the lady that called DH untill their Dad can get home from Korea.....the Army is shipping him back ASAP! Talk about God moving in mysterious ways! DH would of never called that house had that lady not given him that slip like the boss had said...............if you think about it.......please pray for those boys!

Bernice, thank God that it all happened the right way & your hubby was there & had the sense to worry & get help for those boys. What kind of a woman does that to her kids? I've been suicidal before but I would have taken my boys to a family/friend's house, imagine if those poor boys had found her? Hug your hubby, he's a hero!xxxxx
Annie, yep poor kids & animals, I can't even read about anything bad happening to them without being upset. There's been a 17 month old boy in the news here, he was killed by his mum, dad & their lodger (I won't go into detail but I cried last night it was so awful what they did to him over his lifetime) social services failed to protect him. I really hope there is a **** for those people & heaven for por little children. I hope the dog gets better & gets a good home; in the UK it's illegal to run over a dog & not report it to the police. I hope you feel better soon, pneumonia sounds REALLY serious, you look after yourself! BTW hope you don't mind, Ammi sent me a pic of you, you look AMAZING!!! Much less than 200lbs!xxxxx
Well got on the scales & they aren't budging, tomorrow is my first weigh-in at my new slimming club, I've been good, so I'm hoping to lose SOMETHING.
Well I have to go & eat then tidy then the dentist for a filling to be re-done, it won't be good as it's an awkward one & quite big. YIKES!!
xxxsharon

Just wanted to say "Good Morning to my chickies"

also that I posted that picture of me in the photo thread.......with one more recent....so you can see a comparison.

I really never knew I looked that HUGE till looking at this photo!

Good afternoon chickies!

Water was good yesterday and food was so so. Keeping busy and doing better today though.

Bernice, you look great!!! What a difference. I look back at one of my pics from before I started and I look disgusting. I can't believe I let myself get that way. I don't look human, just like a big lump of something. I'm sure when I lose more weight, I will look back at the present pics and think the same thing. The things we do to ourselves.
God Bless your hubby!! What a guy!! Thank goodness! Those poor boys.

Have a great day!
Debbie

Hello all-

Off to my son's cub scout meeting. It's outside tonight. BRRRRRRR!!!!!!

Berniece - your story broke my heart. I agree that God works in mysterious ways. I feel for your husband, it must be very hard. I keep thinking of this father on the other side of the world getting this news. I can't imagine what is running through his head right now. Those poor babies. I want to go and hug my boys now.

Angie - I'm a daily/multiple weigher too. I know I shouldn't but that scale screams for me. Do you get depressed if there is no change or heaven forbid a small gain? I beat myself up over that. How do I mentally stop myself?

I have a question I'm hoping someone can answer. I'm new, a few days in, and I know I can't do a signature yet. It says that I have to have so many posts? Do anyone know how many I have to have?

I'm really looking forward to getting to know you all better and please if you have any questions for me lay them on me. I'm a open book ;)

Take care!
Christy

I solved the weigh all day by tossing the scale in the trash

Berniece: YES God works in mysterious ways...I will keep those boys in my thoughts.

As for me just passing through..I have been naucious all day..going to take a bath and call it a night.

Hi Ladies! I was just poking around and thought I'd check in and say hello! I wanted to say that most of you have new pictures up since I've been here and I'm telling ya.........you all look beautiful!!!! Congrats!

jeanne

Jeanne - I was thinking of you just the other day - so great to see you.

Hi all,

A little cranky, because not only is TOM giving me fits, but I have caught a cold. Argh. As of this morning, I was up 1.2 pounds, and I ate poorly today. Never going to hit my year end goal like this. Very irritated at myself. Tomorrow is another day. I hope.

Angie

Good Morning Chickies,

I'm feeling a bit better today, ah the magic of antibiotics!

Debbie: I can't wait for your new store either. Please pm me with the address. I will try to go see your old account again. Maybe it was just a glitch in the system that day.

Angie: Sorry about your cold and TOM. You are in the same boat as me. TOM started for me this morning so I'm up 2 pounds!!! UGH. I haven't been feeling like eating so much so that wasn't a problem yesterday, hopefully today will be the same.

Catherine: I wish I knew all the family that served in the military like you do. You sure can go far back with yours. Thanks to your family.

Bernice: Hugs to your DH. I know that God did that to save those boys. I will be praying for them. Give your DH a great big thanks from all of us here. What a great guy you have!

Sharon: I absolutely don't mind one tiny bit that Ammi sent you any photos. Thanks for your sweet comments. Hugs to ya.

Christy: Hi there. Hope you had fun at the boyscouts meeting.

Cyn: Feel better soon.

Jeanne: Great to see you. Talk about beautiful! Your avatar is so beautiful!

Well, as I mentioned I think I am feeling a bit better today then I have been. I am going to brave the cold and go to work for a few hours. They are expecting to be super busy today so I can't let them down. TOM started this morning which is putting my weight up 2 pounds. I sure don't like seeing that. I guess none of us do even though logically we know it is water weight.

I hope everyone has a wonderful day. I am planning on coming home and doing at least the bathrooms. They are horrid. lol.

Blessings all,
Annie

Good morning Peeps - another quick by - will try for more tonight.

Annie - don't push too much please - antibiotics are wonderful but please rest when you get home.

Move your bodies, drink your water and SMILE.

Hugs to all,
Carol

Toni-never throw a scale away. Run over it with your car first. So fun, and wickedly satisfying.

Debbie-I get disgusted when I look at old pictures of myself too. The stereotype is that if you are overweight, you must be stupid because no smart person would allow that to happen to themselves.

Annie-I wish I had that kind of genealogy on my dad's side. My mom's from a prominent family, so lots of paperwork. People who have money tend to have things like birth certificates and wills. Too bad I didn't inherit any of it. It also helps if one of your cousins is rich and Mormon and can hire professionals. My family has always served, all the way back to the Crusades. My dad said it is a combination of being large, strong, and having a bizarre need to stick our necks out. He told me that when I was a kid, and I guess I can't think of a better description of my gene pool, or me for that matter.

Im in a crafty mood. I use to stay crafty..now it just hits me from time to time. I am thinking of making some towel cakes. I saw a few online and got some cute ideas. Guess I will be hitting the sales big this weekend and stocking up on neutral colored towels.
Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. We are starting to get sunny after 3 days of rain. I heard the S word in the forcast. I could do without it for now!!
Drinking my water and being good today.
hugs to all

Hello Everyone,

I owe everybody personals. SORRY! I've been swamped over here!

The highlights:

* One more pound lost this week. That makes 10.7 lbs of fat off my body. YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

* Ugh. Ended up binge eating over the weekend. First binge in over 2 months. I hate having to work all week and then over the weekend. But I was pushing myself to get a project done so I worked all weekend and ate all day while working. LONG story on why and what I'm doing about it. The good news is that I'm back to paying attention to myself. Monday through yesterday eating was back to normal.

* The client for whom I worked all weekend is throwing a neurotic fit and now doesn't want to pay me for the project (over 9 hours of work!!!!!!!!). Money has been SUPER tight these past few months and I really cannot afford to have this woman playing power trips. I am TRYING to find compassion in my heart for her but all that is there is anger and intolerance. Will pray about it through the day. I don't like it when my heart feels hardened like that; it leads to attitudes and behaviors in me that I don't like.

* Did 50 minutes on my bike the other day - AND IT FELT EASY!!!! I could barely do 10 minutes at the beginning of Sept! Have increased my exercise goals to 45 minutes (up from 30) on the bike every other day and 30 min (up from 20) WATP exercise video on alternate days.

* Strength training has been sporadic and not at all satisfying. I think I'll wait till December to tackle it again. In the meantime I found a strength-training-on-stability-ball upper body workout I like. I'm going to start doing those before my WATP videos.

* Went to get a mammogram a few weeks ago - baseline one since I'm getting up there in years. Yesterday I got a letter from the hospital saying I have to go back and get another once cuz they found something in the film they want to explore further. That's the last thing I need right now with all the stress and pressures in my life. Will call today and schedule a follow-up.

Water intake is not going well in my new office. Old office we had a water delivery service and getting up to fill the water bottle was mindless habit. Here I have to filter tap water with an old PUR pitcher I found in a box when I moved and then transfer to gallon-sized water jug for storage. I fill my water bottle from there. It's only a few more steps but they are not yet automatic. If I had the money, I'd just buy a water filter for the fawcet in the break room. For $ and environmental reasons I refuse to just buy bottled water every day. For taste reasons, I prefer the taste of PUR filtered water vs. tap water or Britta or other brands. And, yeah, I have a very sensitive palate and can distinguish the taste in water from one source to the next. My pitcher-to-gallon-jug system will work...it just has to be come a habit. Right now it is not. Last night I got home and felt so thirsty I downed 1 qt of water in one sitting. Must remember to drink water throughout the day.