Staccie- bvAQ! Thats what my dog had to say to you =) I was going to ask how work was and if you were feeling better!! I miss your witty post and comments constantly!

Simple- How is the new non "diet" going?

Sandy- I changed my view too. And I also use daily plate religiously. I just raised my cals yesterday to 1500 so I am actually doing better since I don't feel starving all day. And I am not so focused. Don't let me fool you. I am a hot mess and I am just trying to shut my mouth lol.

Thinner- Welcome to the family! I worked in South London for a while.

Dance- Good for you with dinner. I love starches. SO I have to have a little in there some where. I love my bissell too!! Thanks for the screen advice. This really is easier to view and comment.

Lindy- I hope you go to the movies and just don't take celery. I did it once and I crunched all the way through the movie!! SO bad. Grapes, popcorn and water =)

Neesy- I am really sorry. I know that we don't really understand but I want to and I can imagine how horrible this must all feel. The good news is fights happen all the time in the military so hopefully they will clear him soon and he will advance fast. Is someone hurt? Why are they taking this so seriously? I can't wait for you too see him even if it is with someone else. I use to just watch movies while my brothers where on duty. I would sit next to them in the duty hut and I was perfectly content.

I am having a really terrible day but I am only at 560 cals so I am okay. I have gotten almost all of my water in for the day and I am going to walk.
Breakfast: clemintine and a protien shake. Lunch: Ham Sandwich on 45 cal bread. Snack: Carrots and a little wedge of cheese.

I am going to figure out dinner after my work out. I am also going to swallow another shake after dinner. Its only 30 cals and 30g protein. I will post when I eat more. I am having a horrible day but I am moving forward as fast as I can.

Staccie- bvAQ! Thats what my dog had to say to you =) I was going to ask how work was and if you were feeling better!! I miss your witty post and comments constantly!

Simple- How is the new non "diet" going?

Sandy- I changed my view too. And I also use daily plate religiously. I just raised my cals yesterday to 1500 so I am actually doing better since I don't feel starving all day. And I am not so focused. Don't let me fool you. I am a hot mess and I am just trying to shut my mouth lol.

Thinner- Welcome to the family! I worked in South London for a while.

Dance- Good for you with dinner. I love starches. SO I have to have a little in there some where. I love my bissell too!! Thanks for the screen advice. This really is easier to view and comment.

Lindy- I hope you go to the movies and just don't take celery. I did it once and I crunched all the way through the movie!! SO bad. Grapes, popcorn and water =)

Neesy- I am really sorry. I know that we don't really understand but I want to and I can imagine how horrible this must all feel. The good news is fights happen all the time in the military so hopefully they will clear him soon and he will advance fast. Is someone hurt? Why are they taking this so seriously? I can't wait for you too see him even if it is with someone else. I use to just watch movies while my brothers where on duty. I would sit next to them in the duty hut and I was perfectly content.

I am having a really terrible day but I am only at 560 cals so I am okay. I have gotten almost all of my water in for the day and I am going to walk.
Breakfast: clemintine and a protien shake. Lunch: Ham Sandwich on 45 cal bread. Snack: Carrots and a little wedge of cheese.

I am going to figure out dinner after my work out. I am also going to swallow another shake after dinner. Its only 30 cals and 30g protein. I will post when I eat more. I am having a horrible day but I am moving forward as fast as I can.

aj - so sorry the day's not going well - hope the walk turns things around! Do you need us to beat anyone up for you? :) Cause we'd do it, you know we would! Keep up the good work food-wise! I've never been able to develop a taste for protein shakes - you are a tough cookie, knocking those back!

I am feeling a lot better, still not 100% but getting there. I still have a little back pain, but was back at 204 today so all the fluid must be out of me. I am hoping to be at 203 by Sunday.

Dance-you asked how many calories I am at. I havent been exercising or eating much during all this, been nauseous. I am gonna try to stay around 1400-1500. Remodeling your kitchen is a great reward. Your planned dinner sounds yummy, I hate cilantro too, tastes like dirt.

Staccie-no I didnt catch it, it was really small. Hope that was the only one. I really hope you get to feeling like your self soon. Your new shirt is super cute. A facial and massage would be WONDERFUL right about now. Glad you got to pamper yourself.

Alyssa-yay for hitting your first mini goal. I bet you were super excited.

Popcorn-kidney stones are painful, my mom told me they are worse than child birth. It was horrible, glad to be feeling better.

Lindy-I read that grapefruit juice can contribute to kidney stones, so I did 6 days and got back to 204. I just bought a LOT of GF juice too, gonna return it.

Simple-how are things going now that you arent counting calories?

AJ-yea I have meds, vicodin has been my BFF this week. I had to up my cals a few months ago. Hows it going for you today?

Maddiesmom-so sorry you are hurting. Hope you feel better in time for your little girls party.

Mygrits-209 is super, great job!!!!

Thinner-WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

Neesy-glad you are having a good vaca.

Pam-I wouldnt worry about not getting walks in if you are doing other workouts. I havent been on my walks lately either and do miss them.

Havent worked out since Saturday, want to soooo bad, but my hubby wont let me. I want to be back to normal!!!!

Hope you all have a great night.

burgundy - :dance: for being back at 204! 203 this weekend is all yours, kiddo! You are doing great, despite the medical challenges!

Burgund so glad you on the mends and feeling better. Don't fret about working out, just let your body heal. When my husband has had kidney stones, his side is sore for days from the movement of the stone. Sooo, that being said, take is slow.

AJ what shakes are you drinking? I have never been able to get a good tasting one. I use to drink Slim Fast years ago until I read the label....LOL. I am so proud of you eating healthy. Keep it up!

What happened with Neesy's husband - I missed that post? Will he be alright?

Well, my husband is snoring, so I have the TV and am on a 'Criminal Minds' marathon! LOL.............. Check in later ;-)

Max Muscle Pro Shake (with Water)
I like chocolate. Sometimes I put it all in a blender and with a banana and some blueberries. mmmm! If you have a max muscle they let you sample all the flavors that you want to. I like this one because it is super light. Light enough to be taken with meals, not instead of meals. I have some little pet peeves with meat so it is just easier to get the protien in that way!

Hi chicks...

Busy day on here. I was so missing not being able to log in. I had such a busy arse day - I just got home and it's 730 and I have at least another 2 hours of work to get done....AHHHHH!

Today I tried on a pair of pants I bought on vacation that were too tight and they fit...woo hoo so that was a great way to start my day.

I felt pretty crappy this morning but it got better throughout the day. I am a bit dizzy still but only when I walk stairs and stuff. My mood is ok - I was kind of a scrapper today but I'm just impatient and want people to make decisions!

I ate today: Protein Shake/Banana, Chicken and Beans for lunch, some nuts (heh heh - I wish it was the other kind but no just soy ones lol), chicken, eggs and toast for dinner. I also had a small cookie and a few dark chocolate buds. Not really enough though, probably around 1300.

I really want to go to the gym right now...but I need a day of rest. I am back at it tomorrow morning for spin class and some weights. I have a late worknight again tomorrow too :(

AJ - I so agree about the shakes, I drink them as I get sick of eating meat and after awhile I feel like a chicken if I eat too much of it! I missed being on here too...I didn't even check my bb all day until tonight...I hate these kind of days!! How come you're having a horrible day....food wise you sure are not - Mr. PI Crickett is mad at the lack of work I am providing him!!

Pammy - good luck on preparing for thanksgiving....sounds like you got lots going on but finding time for exercise and that is awesome - you are so going to have a new rear for the new year!!! I love that saying btw

Lindy - oh popcorn at the movies..a killer and I cannot go without having some...

Dance - hope you had a good dinner out - I hate when social events pile up on one another...it's getting close to being that season but good on you for making good choices! As for xmas gifts I am usually Miss Creative but this year because of my busy schedule it's gift certificates. So sad. I will need to have a rocking xmas next year. But I do volunteer on Saturdays soon to wrap presents for a charity at the mall. I am the Martha Stewart of wrapping - love it. I just don't like buying things to wrap - so when I do it for other people it's awesome. I really don't have time to volunteer but I need to, and ensure I do every year. It helps me to know I am making a difference and that is worth the extra time away from sleeping :)

Burgandy - glad to hear you are on the mend and congrats on the weight, onderland is all yours very soon!!!

Mygrits - you are sounding so positive and happy - which makes me happy!!! I can't wait until you get to onderland either!!

I hope I never missed anyone, I apologize but I am so pooped out! I really hate not being to log in throughout the day. I need to make time for it, even if it means hiding out in the washroom so people can't find me. People are literally stalking me all day long. I feel like Robert Pattinson.

I want to see New Moon, I am a self proclaimed twilight addict. But no one wants to go with me....:( so sad - I might have to venture out alone. I can't even bribe anyone. I might take an afternoon off next week and do that. And then work out right after because of the popcorn!

Oh and Dance...we are less than 90 days to go....thank god. My life is going to be crazy but I am so ready to move on but at the same time, excited for the experience. I am going to decorate my hardhat and vest this weekend so I will post a picture for you guys :) I have to be different!

Night all - cheers and happy jeers from me and Mr. PI Crickett!

And my bad luck continues....I am having a severe allergic reaction on my face - I think from the new Clinique - red bumps and swollen eyes...ah fack!

OH STACCIE- I love you! (NUTS!) I hope I get to know you the rest of my life!! I think that I could have used that PI tonight. I still stayed within my cals but super migraine hit and I had soda. And I wish I could be a part of the olympics. Are you attending any events? Are they in Whistler or Banf? Or are they actually in Vancouver? I am sorry about your bad day. I lost my drivers license, passport, birth certificate and social security card. Oh and my security key to the building. I need a ss card to get a passport, a birth cert to get a new driver license and a birth cert for a ss card. Its like a viscous cycle. Booo. I am over it though. I have a package sitting at UPS that I can not pick up with out ID. Sorry mom about your christmas present... I ordered it. lmao. Is canada international calling?? Or texting?? Oh and! cold compress on your face!!

Hey everyone. Sorry no personals right now ..... but welcome to Thinner.

I am in a little bit of funk since last night. Out of the blue, after we finished our volunteer work last night I was totally fatiqued and my finger started bothering me again. I am not aware of rehurting it so I can only assume that it is arthritis that runs in my family. That means the same digit, same finger on my other hand will probably start hurting too for the rest of the winter. :?:

In any case, I picked up a pizza for me and hubby on the way home. I counted my calories and stayed within the limit. But the fatigue really got the best of me and I ended up not only not getting a second workout in but falling asleep.

I am still dragging today. This rain really needs to end TODAY!

The only good news is that I did put the word out to the boys that they MUST help me when they come home. Splitting entrees and helping me make good decisions when we eat out AND hopefully being a walking buddy on a couple of the days. I know if I offer it my 21 year old will do it for money. :rolleyes:

aj - what a bummer to lose all that important stuff! Any chance it might turn up again or is it gone, baby, gone? I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

mygrits - just to fill you in on what happened a while back, Neesy's husband got into a fight (I think the other guy started it) and was being disciplined by the military and as a result his plans to come home for thxgiving were cancelled so Neesy's going to visit him instead. Hope you enjoyed your tv-a-thon!

staccie - that's awful about your allergic reaction - isn't it the same makeup that you usually wear? I'm such a cheapy with that stuff - it's revlon all the way for me :) I wish you were around the corner so we could wrap packages together - I could use a dose of your creativity!! And I'm a huge nuts (soy) fan too! :)

I ended up adding some red wine to my calorie count for yesterday for a total of 1480. Today I finally get to stay at home for the evening - silly but I'm happy about it :) I'm going to make turkey black bean chili with lots of veggies. Served over brown rice with a sprinkle of lf sharp cheddar and some light sour cream, it's my favorite quick lunch or dinner and when I put enough veggies in it, I don't even need to make a salad or anything. Am shooting for under 1400 cal today. Hope you all are doing wonderful!

Dance thanks for filling me in on Neesys husband. I am so sorry that happened, but I am glad she atleasts gets to see him. Wow, your meal sounded wonderful and is making me drool........;-9 I hope today is good, are you walking today???

Staccie........AWESOME on the pants fitting. You deserve it! You have made so many positive choices for your life the last month (or more) and it is paying off. Isn't it a great feeling when something fits by surprise! Next is your cute new shirt! I am sorr about your face, are you sure its the makeup? I know their's is water based, which is why I wear it. Have you changed your hand soap, lotions, shampoo's or anything? Maybe use fragrance free handsoaps, lotions and such - possibly that would help. Hope today is more calm for you.

AJ great on staying in your calorie range, but sorry about the migrane. My husbands migrane have become much less (he has had them his whole life) since he reduced his processed foods he eats and reduced his sodium. I don't know if it would help you, but wanted to share;-) I hope today is good. What can you do about getting your identity back? That would be ****! LOL........

Hey Popcorn. I hope your rested and feeling better today. Sorry about your pain and faituge. I don't know if you do nutritionals, but I suffered from severe pain, aching and fatigue a couple of years ago and started taking 2 Tbls. of Buried Treasures Acai Complete and it has worked wonders. You can find it at the Health Food Store. It really helped me and I can't say for sure it would help you (everyones body is different), but wanted to share it with you. Maybe something else at the Health Food Store would help.

Well, I slept in today, which I rarely do, but felt my body needed extra rest before work starts up again tomorrow. I have to admit........awwwwww it felt awesome ;-) Anyway my weight was still 209, and my goal for Sunday is 208, so a workout is in the plan. I also think the bathrooms need a cleaning, so that's in the plan too. I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week!!!!!! Good grief it snuck up on me!!!!!!!

Have a good one and I hope Tiff, Lindy, Simple, Pam, Burgund, Neesy, and anyone I missed is doing great this morning!

Well my face looks like a wheat field that has been landed on by alien crafts...and it hurt like **** when I worked out this morning. Taking that stuff back, I wear the other make-up and it's ok, I guess it was just the 3-step cleansing thing. Live and learn I suppose.

I had a good workout this morning although I'm pretty tired I woke up at 4 and couldn't go back to sleep. Today I have a super long day so I have to stay focused as much as I can. I did have a bit more candy that I wanted last night but oh well - I will try and do better today. Considering my crappy arse week I think I am doing ok.

AJ - Mr. Cricket PI was out drinking last night and missed your little slip-up - I'm giving him sh*t!! But it's so hard to be good when we have things like migraines, rashes and dizziness isn't it? Canada is international calling - and do you have a bb - we could free message - or if not, I have a pretty good plan.

The Olympics are in Vancouver - and in Whistler. I am working at GM Place (Canada Hockey Place) for ice hockey. It's the premier venue for the games but it comes with premier problems!!! Like me needing day passes to the looney bin soon!!! I just want it to get here already - I am just too fringing busy.

Dance - your dinner and night in sounds awesome...I would love to do that too but I will be at the office until at least 10 ;( Tomorrow I see my personal trainer...I am excited but hope I can stay awake lol.

Well I better get to work, I will check in at lunch!!!

Grits- Thanks for the concern. It was nothing serious. A guy basically jumped on him.. trying to fight. My husband got him off of him and held him down until the sargeants came over. But they both got in trouble and recommended for an article 15... which isn't final yet. But in the meantime, he can't come home for thanksgiving and he wasn't allowed to "phase" meaning he can't leave base or have any priveleges. At least until the punishment is finalized. They are still thinking about whether or not they are going to take x-mas break too. hopefully not. I'm sitting at the airport now.. on my way to see him. YAY! My flight is delayed though.. ugh. but just gives me time to catch up with you guys. I'm loving this new lap top.. it's coming in handy. I can't wait to have webcam dates with my husband. I'm excited. haha.

In other news... I'm starting off this trip on the wrong foot. I got mcdonald's breakfast this morning cuz i was running late. The first time i've had fast food since september! I feel so bad. It wasn't even worth it. Oh .. and I went to chili's last night with my mom. I got a turkey sandwich with no cheese, no bacon, no mayo... and steamed veggies. Thought i was being good. NO! The bread was thick and soaked in butter. The veggies were also drenched in butter. i'm gonna stick with what i know. I feel like I cheated twice and both times weren't even that great. hmmm.. I don't know what I'm going to do the rest of the days of my trip. I'm gonna try and find healthy options eating out. I guess subway is always the way to go. I'm dreading the weigh in on sunday. But.. this is just life. you can't be perfect all the time. I know.

Dancer- That chili sounds soooooo good. I would love the recipe. My mouth is watering...

popcorn girl- splitting entrees is a good idea. I may have to do that.. except everyone i go out to eat with.. eats alot! and of course they don't gain weight. Hope you get a walking buddy. I walk my dogs a lot... they are my buddies. haha. When i first started walking them... i would just drag and be out of breath. Now.. they can't keep up with ME! crazy!

AJ-WOW. that really does sound like it would suck. I keep checking my wallet every 5 seconds to make sure I didn't lose my military id. It's the one thing I need to get on base. I have a habit of losing things a lot.. Not this time please! haha

Staccie- aw..i'm so sorry to hear that. Hope it gets better. hang in there girl. sounds like you're having a rough time.

Rayne- you're so close to the 190s! I'm excited for you. you're catching up to me quick! You can do this!