I'm here, if barely! I'm still only almost done with the giant project. I'm putting in between 3 and 8 hours a day for my contract job right now, in addition to my full-time job and the giant project. It's a miracle my hands haven't fallen off from all the typing and mousing! Too bad it means that I'm stuck in a chair for 10+ hours a day...

On the plus side, my husband's making fried chicken for us tonight -- yum! He also makes the best salads I've ever eaten, so we've been getting lots of greens in this week. I was up 2 pounds today, but considering that I haven't been to bed in three or so days, I consider that generous. I anticipate being back down (and lower, hopefully!) at next week's weigh-in.

So tired, stiff, sore, and stressed, but happily anticipating both the freedom of the coming week and the fat paycheck that'll be coming in! :D Well, something's got to make it worth it, right?! :lol:

Good to read about all your weeks -- hey missing people, we won't be mad if you come back -- we'll just act like you were never away -- deal? Here's a carrot for you!

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Helllloooooo out there!
 

Hmm...I'm starting to think that I chased people away when I started posting regularly. I'm I that scary?

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And yes, it IS all about me -- why do you ask? :lol:

Fried chicken last night was awesome. AWESOME! But this morning I'm plumper than a Ballpark frank. More water needed, I'm thinking :) Weather is fantabulous, so I'm hoping to get a great walk in with my husband tomorrow -- we've both been feeling emotional, though in different directions, and I know that getting out in the fresh air and exercising will do us a world of good. Of course, to make that happen, it's got to be time for bed :)

Carrots to you all, though I'm starting to think that I was getting ahead of myself when I put the stick back in the corner ;)

Wow - I didn't realize I hadn't posted - but I read every single one of those posts or would that be the single post?

Things continue for me in the zone. The 60 day challenge sticky is really helping me keep focused. Todays challenge is do something nice for yourself - we always take care of others - today do one special thing for YOU.

Yesterday I tried a new and very simple chicken tortilla soup recipe - wowza is all I can say. The whole pot has less than 900 calories. Strange thing is the difference for me in this recipe has to do with smell - it smells like it should and that smell comes from corn tortillas. Normally I forego them - what a difference it made.

Michelle - Welcome - keep posting - it's how we get to know each other (when we all show up).

Georgia - feeling any better? Miss you.

Heather - how's the adjustment progressing to being back at school? I do so much better when I am busy - I really envy being able to handle the non-work time like you do.

Debbie - how's your scale looking these days?

Judy - did you get the healthy shopping done? Any great and wonderful recipes to share?

OK - I really don't want Walrus to have to get the stick out - where is everyone?

I'm here. Went out to dinner last night with some old friends. We went Italian and to avoid a carb binge(i.e. that delish plate of pasta that could serve six!) I had lucious broiled scallops baked potato and a really nice salad. Miracles happen .... I didn't eat the bread!

Cold this morning. Just shy of a frost but it's supposed to be 75 and sunny so I'll be spending lots of time outdoors.

Have a super Sunday.

I'm here! Work is going to kick my can this year. I'm tuckered after the first week, and it's an easy one! I stress eat, so being busy doesn't necessarily help me stay on plan. Busy is fine -- but when I'm stressed and busy I can just hoover in the food! I'm trying to set up success situations so that doesn't happen!

:p Well, Walrus, you may think it's all about you, but your perspective is flawed...:lol:...you crack me up!

I'm here and I'm feeling pretty good today. Last night we went out to a local Greek restaurant for my parents' 50th anniversary. I don't recall if I shared this with you, but I had planned to host a party at my house, bought nearly all the food, started preparing things, got the invitations ready and then my mother, in one of her classic "things-are-going-great-so-how-about-I-throw-a-tantrum" moves, she cancelled it all. And then she and Dad decided we'd go to the Greek restaurant. Well, the food was terrible and far too salty, the room was cold and they didn't seem to know how to turn down the thermostat, and today I'm bloated and have gained five pounds. And I'm feeling good because we all agreed (except for my mother) that we are going to go ahead had have the original party at my house in a few weeks, with friends and family, and maybe my mother, so we can enjoy the good time that was already planned.

Well, perhaps the word smug applies a little more regarding how I'm feeling at the moment.

I'm sitting in my dining room right now. The entirety of the downstairs is clean, spotless. All the laundry is done. I feel alert and awake. I've not had breakfast yet, or even coffee, and I feel great! (Except for the bloaty feeling from last night.) I'm going to bake bread today for the week. I'm going to turn on the classical music in a minute and it's going to be a lovely day!

I watched the Dr. Oz thing on Friday. I'm going to do my own version of the challenge for the next 60 days, but I still need to plan it out. Will let you know what that is on that thread.

Have a lovely Sunday, everyone!

Hi Ladies! :wave:

I have missed you all this past week! We are home from vacation. It was a fun-filled, busy, crazy week in Williamsburg. It's not easy traveling anywhere with 2 toddlers. :dizzy: Food was awful! I don't know how else to say it. I had some good meals and some horrible meals. I have no idea what happened to my healthy choices, it was as if my mouth took over. I did get a lot of exercise. Today I'm back 100% on plan. I did not step on the scale. I'm honestly scared of it. I put it in the closet for the next week or so...or until I can't take the curiosity anymore. I have another hectic week...back in the office for 2 days and then my best friend in the world is coming in town on Tues night. We are spending 3 days in DC with his cousin and my son. Can't wait. We will be doing a lot of exercise and eating smart! We do have one big dinner out planned.

I have to get the boys to bed. I will talk to you more later!

Hope you are all doing well. I haven't had time to catch up on reading yet.

Love to all!
Barb
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Hey, new week, new thread!!!