Morning Ladies!
Lameducklucy - you were busier than an fart in a whirlwind yesterday! no wonder your back is sore.
Jaymi - I really do appreciate what I have here. When I went back to re-read that post is sounded like I was complaining and that wasn't what I meant at all. Your son's picnic sounds like it was nice and I am sure that is exactly where you and your little girl needed to be. I am sorry you were so upset I hope everything has settled down and worked itself out. I didn't get a chance to read your journal yet, I'll try to later. Until then hang in there!
Jennifer - Your shadow sounds like a real piece of work! I think choking her would qualify as exercise but not enough to go to jail for. The land deal is really frustrating for you and it is very easy for us on the sideline to tell you to "let it go" because we aren't living it. Don't let it consume you though, I have found the serenity prayer to be especially helpful in this kind of situation. It is so irritating to have no control over something that is so important to you. I just know everything will work out for the best.
Miss Whoopie and I got in our miles this morning but not as early as anticipated. Hubby didn't leave for work until after 7 so we didn't get started until then. We reallys need to walk so we are done around 7 or a little later, this northern girl isn't used to this much heat this early in the year! Not sure what the rest of the day will bring. I have a couple errands to run, then I would like to finish cleaning the house and there is still some weeding in the garden that needs doing. A light day, with luck I will stay on task and get a couple hours to lounge in the pool this afternoon! Ain't it the life!
Lakester -- Thank you!! I needed a good laugh to start me off this morning. I'm gonna be even busier today!!!
Couldn't sleep worth crap last night. Not sure why. I laid in bed until around 12:30 (went to bed at 10), and finally got up and had a coke (usually puts me to sleep right away) and ended up having a cookie to shut my stupid stomach up (felt sick). Stayed up and watched tv until around 2:30... went to sleep. Laid there until around 5. FINALLY fell asleep and got up at 7:30 and just waited until 8:30 to get up
I'm gonna hop off here and right onto my workout this morning for at least 1 hr, then grab a quick apple snack and hit the showers. I finally figured out a cute way to do my stupid hair!!! AND the best part is, it should only take me 2-3 minutes to do it, and it'll basically stay where it is ALL DAY. *phew* What a relief!! (I'm growing it out and it's too long to spike, too short to put up, and too icky looking to wear down).
FOod today -
B - 1/2 cup pesto leftovers from dinner (to take w/ vitamins because they don't agree with salad)
L - 1 cup salad greens w/ a slice of cheese and 1 rice cake
D - leftovers
Also I think tonight is the girls' night out at my friend's house, so looks like I'll be drinking a few beers as well. I don't really mind... I have to drive, anyway, so I won't have more than 2-3.
Well, I'm off to go sweat like a pig and love it!! Hope everybody has an awesome day!
I just realized I didn't post yesterday! I read all the posts, just didn't "get around" to posting, I guess! Maybe it was because I was feeling guilty about the icecream I ate or the pound I gained! YIKES! Could be all that sugar is catching up with me! I reall need to be vigilant with wathcing my food intake...eat ONLY what I plan for...and I do have meal plans (sort of) through the end of this month. So I need to stick with it!
I am feeling a bit stressed at the moment, but I'm sure it will pass. I just chewed off my daughter's head for "bugging me" while I wanted to get this posted! Seems I can't get on this computer lately without her or hubby interruping my time! And it is MY time right now. I don't have much time to myself during the day and I consider this time to be therapeutic. Hubby doesn't seem to understand that and DD is too young to understand I wouldn't expect her to, but she does need to start understanding boundaries. She got the message when I told her she could go to her room if she didn't want to leave me alone!!
I have time constraints tonight which never helps my mood! I am having a "home jewelry party" at 6:30 and my friend who is doing it is expected to arrive around 5:30, so I have 45 minutes to get things in order. Actually, I did most of it this morning, but still have to dust and vacuum quick! If my friends don't like the way my house looks when they get here, they don't have to come back...I just don't have the energy to "deep clean" like I usually do or like I would like to! I'm still feeling under the weather and a bit "groggy" today so if I wasn't having this party tonight, I would opt to take a nap right now! My eyes are heavy and my head hurts, my throat still hurts a little, and my chest is congested with a cough!
I sure sound like I am complaining, but really...it's just the day! Muggy and sticky here...work was crazy and I KNOW I have bazillion things to do around here...and I'm only ONE person! Tomorrow will be better! You all are so uplifting and I don't want to drag you down. I've been in a little funk lately and I need to get my a** out of it soon! I want this weight to start melting off of me but I know I need to work harder at it...it's so frustrating...as I'm sure all of you can attest! So thanks for giving me what I need from this list and for not judging me when I'm having a crappy day! You all are the best!
Food today was good...right on target! Water has been good so far...about 32 oz so far! I did some toning on my lunch hour at work...but just a little. Not really feeling like exercise today! Hopefully tomorrow. I had every intention of working out this morning before work, though. I got a new alarm clock/radio/CD/noise thingy for MOther's Day and it didn't come with directions so I can't figure out how to set the alarm...hubby did it last night for 5:30 this morning but it didn't go off! So I need to figure out a new systme or take the stinkin thing back!
I've rambled long enough...
Lakester...I like your attitude. You have such a calming way when I read your posts. You are wise, I can tell.
Lucy...hope you get some shut eye tonight...have fun with the girls! Maybe the beer will help with the sleep!
Jennifer...I hear ya on the "not knowing". Like Lakester said, it's easy for us to say "let it go" but it's so much harder when WE are the ones waiting!!! You are doing awesome, chickie! Don't be too hard on yourself for not exercising! You'll get back on it soon, I just know it! Hugs!
Jaymi...keep up the good work and remember that YOU are in control of your destiny, chickie! Glad you enjoyed the picnic. I am going to my DD's tomorrow...weather pending! This school business sure does get busy, doesn't it? Hug your kids!!! Hug yourself!!!
Well at least it's good to hear I wasnt the only one with a tough day!!!
Jennifer- As I said in your journal....Throttle, throttle! I do agree with the other chickies. If I sounded insenstive I REALLY apologize, but I did mean what I said. I know that it's easy for "us" to say let it go, but I have done it. Never mentioned to u all, but we've been trying to get a new car/truck for like a month now. The dealer kepts putting it off and putting it off, said we be in something by Thursday....Ok? Where is it? Not here!! We need the car to get to TX next week because my car is broken and he is leaving his truck in TX. Now as you know I need to get to TX now more than ever because of my DAD, but with all the other things in my life, I'm not even gonna stress myself over it. I'm going to just let it go....What can I do? Nothing. So I wouldnt tell ya something that I wouldnt at least try to do myself......although....I can't do it all the time!!! But like I said before....everything will be ok. Just try to ease your mind as often as possible.
OK JENNIFER!!! I TOOK SO LONG WRITING THIS THAT YOU POSTED BEFORE ME SO CONGRATS!!! I TOLD YOU IT'LL ALL BE OK!!!! SO NOW YOU CAN SLEEP TONIGHT.....IF YOU ARENT TOO EXCITED!!!
Lakester- I know that you werent complaining. I read mine over too and it sound like I was saying you were complaining.... "I need a life" But I knew that U were simply just describing your life to us. You know what...I wish I could have yours!! I cant wait until I can!!! We are not gonna talk about jounals!! Today's entry was worse!! Is that Whoopie in that pic?
Lameducklucy- You seem to always be there when I'm having a breakdown!! I'd swear you were my long lost sister or something all the things we share in common!! Thanks for all your comments on my journals!! Girl, really, you workout more than me!!! Have fun!!! Maybe when I get to TX I'll get a girls night out...probably a girls and kids night out!! Last night I couldnt sleep either, as u probably read in my journal..what was up with that? Sucks!!
Hikein- 1 lb? Aww you can knock that off in no time!!! Ok my daughter does the same...only when I get on the computer! She tries to make me feel bad like I am soo not paying her attention. I try to go over and play with her and she ignores me....Is it kids? Or Girls? I dont know! Hey, Join the "today sucks" club!!! Ok like someone told me in my journal, dont feel bad for spilling your guts....DUH! That's why we're here!!! Let it all out!!!
Well chickies....My kids are driving me NUTS!!! I get dizzy and my vision gets blurry at the same time everyday!! Around 2 o'clock. Has this happened to anyone?
HMM, yesterday sucked..today sucked....So tomorrow have to be good right? Hope so. My hubby's gone fishing til late. Ok I already thought beer and fishing didnt mix...but now they are adding a boat and nighttime... Ok I just think that's plain dumb!! Damn construction workers.....all they ever do is drink beer!! Never made friends with any of his coworkers or their wives. I dont drink....well hardly ever unless it's something very sweet and hardly has any liquor in it. Use to get down when I first turned 21!! Now my tummy says no!!!! Plus I think i stopped when I went out with my friend to a place where they were making their own drinks.....1st mistake!.... then only had 1 drink..passed out on the floor in the bathroom, had to be carried to the car in the rain, and ended up throwing up in my friends car!!! LOL Ok I spilled my secret!!! Afterwards we heard that someone may have put something in the drinks. So didnt really have a taste for liquor that much anymore!!
Great!!! My daughter wants to fall asleep!!!!!!!!!! Yeah right!!! I'm way too pooped to get on the treadmill now!!!! Kids....never do what u want them to!!!! I guess I need to since I've switched weigh-in day to Friday! Ok, now I'm freaking!! Guess I better do something!! All I'm gonna say about today is that I barely ate anything, only a Salad from MCD and an apple. Not good at all!!! But was too upset. Did 60 mintes of Denise, but my daughter was holding on to my legs and slapping my butt most of the time....didnt do it like I wanted to. Was supposed to bake me "a" fish for dinner. Maybe eat a couple of fries to up my calories a bit... would eat a baked potato, but threw them away! They were in there for too long. Well maybe I'll take a nap too! Will be the first day since May 1st straight that I didnt do both exercises, but I really didnt eat enough! Maybe I'll get on there while I'm fixing my food and get off afterwards. Cut on the Golden Girls and sweat a bit!! I need to wash my hair before tomorrow, my hubby tried to make up for making me mad today by booking me a hair apointment tomorrow... he tries...but he still cant seem to get it right!! Who said I wanted to spend my Friday night in a beauty shop all night?!?!? Oh well, he tried....
Well I'm gonna get my butt off of here and stop procrastinating...(or whatever) Talk with you all later!
Bye!!!
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*hugs* go out to Jaymi & Jennifer!! CONGRATS and YOU ROCK!!
I'm catering my best friends' wedding. Wooooo!!! Easy but fun, and it'll be something else extra that I can do to help her with her wedding, because she was so supportive through all of mine, especially after I almost died in the wreck 2 weeks before it. She helped me get dressed, do the candy-making, dye my hair, put the stupid icky horrible painful corset on , get my clothes after the ceremony so I could breathe again, and she was just awesome. I love that girl!!
Also, I am hanging out with the chicks over at her place tonight, girls' night. We're drinking wine & whatnot, and I made some chocolate liquer cups (well little chocolate cups you pour liqeur into) and a giant batch of real whipped cream (to put on top of the liqeur, btw I know i'm spelling that wrong, but I just don't care anymroe today haha!). I figure I can celebrate a little bit once in awhile, plus if I get some chocolate liquer and bring it with me... fun fun!!
I did 1/2 hr on the ellipitical today. I remember last time I started, I found a website that calculated that if I did 12 min. bike at 20 mph, I'd lose weight 2-3 lbs per week, which was perfect. Given that I've lost a bit of weight, I decided that I'm going to double it and do 1/2 hour per day because I've lost about half of what I want to lose, and, well, the logic made more sense in my head. But still... I feel skinnier. I see my legs, and they are WAY toned and muscular, and the cellulite is even starting to go away!! That is AWESOME to see!! I'm gonna get a bottle of fake-tan today or tomorrow, and start doing my full body with it, except for my face... that gets tanned naturally in the summer.
My hair is just so cute today I love it to death.
Other than that... I am in an awesome mood all around, and I hope everyone is -still- having a kick-butt day. You guys ROCK!
I can't seem to find the time to talk on here & on the journal! I try to read it all & then Hubby or kids NEED me. I feel like i'm ignoring them b/c I want to sit & read about all yall wonderful people. Yall all live the life I do & its so fun to read this interesting stuff. We are all miles apart but we all need the same things. I skimmed thru these b/c DH has been up here 2 times peering over my shoulder! Can't stand that.
Tomorrow after his Comps we are going shopping!! For Cancun clothes! I can't wait. Now he just interrupst again & tells me he scrapped a truck on the way home with our cooseneck trailor & may have to go get it fixed tomorrw! But he has promised me we could SHOP! MEn well yall can tell our luck if we have anything going good then something bad has to happen! Hope the truck don't cost too much! & its one of those TICKY people. ITs his bestfriends dads truck & OH how he is about stuff. Food was not much today! Breakfast is all I had time for & now its past bedtime.
Jennifer hope the sale comes thru soon.
Jaymi maybe u will get a truck or car soon too . Good luck to all J
Hi Ladies,
Jennifer - Yeah!!! I just know everything will go smoothly from here on out!
Congratulations!
Jaymi - sorry about the car trouble, I hope it works out for you. I remember when the kids were small and I would try to exercise it was sooooo frustrating at the time but now when I look back it makes me smile. I have the dog now to help me, Whoopie (yes that is her picture) is good but our lab puppy wants to help! When I am on the treadmill he puts his head by my feet and tries to lick me, I don't know if I am more afraid of hurting him or myself. He can't get involved at the weight machine but when I try to do situps he is right there in my face! We are working on it and he is getting better.
Janiepeppers - Cancun huh? when do you leave? if you get a chance go over to the island Isla Mujeres (spelling is probably wrong) Sorry about the truck thing, I hope it isn't to bad.
Lameducklucy - Catering a weddin?! sounds stressful to me. How awful about you and the car accident, I am glad you are all right. You are lucky to have such a dear friend. Your girls night out sounds like a lot of fun, have a good time!
Whoopie and I got our miles in a little earlier this morning, we let about 6:40, just that 15 - 30 minites makes a difference. I got an early start to the weekend last night. A bunch of the people my hubby works with met at his boss's new house for a casual dinner and drinks. I made a dessert to take over (chocolate of course!), that way I can have a little and it is not in my house for me to pick at. I only had two drinks then switched to water (I don't drink and drive especially now when I have the rental car), ate two ribs, one half of a corn bread muffin and two bowls of salad. All in all not too bad. I need to get the lawn mowed today and I had better be getting hubby's car back! they have had it since Tues(long story I won't bore you with it). We leave Sunday for Portland Or for a couple days, we need to be in a meeting for hubby's job on Monday and we fly back early on Tues, quick trip. I am having a neighbors son stay at the house with the puppies, I hate to send them to a kennel. Whoopie doesn't know how to sleep like a dog, she likes to be under the quilt by my feet. No, a kennell is no place for the Princess Whoopie! I'll try to check in later today and see how everyone is doing but I probably won't be back after that until Wed., so have a great weekend everyone!
Hi everyone! Just poppin in since it seems like I've blown off my exercise time!! Man I suck!!! LOL I know not really, I'm going to get it done no matter what, my little upset yesterday caused me not to get on the treadmill yesterday. Since that was the first time I havent did both since the challenge, now I'm like whatever. But I also noticed I've only lost 1 lb. Not too happy about that, since weigh in is usually Sat, I will try to knock that other one off by then, and if not...at least I exercised my butt off!!
Ok, Ok I know you chicks are like...shut up heffa, so what if u missed 1 lousy exercise...you aint all that!! But I tell ya, it just made me grouchy for the rest of the day, I think that's almost the only reason I do the treadmill!! Ok, but today, I'm gonna kick butt!! And about to whip my daughters if she doesnt stop begging me for my apple (which happens to be my breakfast) and spitting it on the floor!!!
Listen up! I'm gonna try to cut it out with the pastel colours!!! But hey, I've been here all this time and didnt even know they were there!!!
Lameducklucy- I'm soo glad so much fun!! I'm glad youre in such a great mood, and I'm glad you are alive today to be here for me! Have fun at the wedding, being in a wedding nearly kills me, couldnt imagine catering one!!!!
Janie- I Hate that!! Why does our hubbies do that? Ok If I were talking to a man or something...I wouldnt do it in your presence!!! I am sooo excited for you about Cancun....I've never been to such a place..hopefully one day I will!! I'm not even gonna flinch about that car/truck issue....whatever happens, happens. Either way, I know my hubby will do everything in his power to get my to TX, he knows how much I need to see my DAD.
Lakester- I need some advice from you. I see how good and patient you are with your dogs, how do you do it? I love animals, I've already told my husband what I want when I grow up! A big farm with a whole lot of animals!!! But I think I got the puppy from ****?!?! I can't seem to deal with "accidents" on the floor as well as if my child would have had an accident. It really ticks me off!! LOL I'm also having a hard time shuffling time with the puppy and time with the baby. I know it should be time with both, together...But until she can stop the "accidents" which freaks me out since my daughter likes to lay on the floor...and eat off of it too! And the biting or nibling....My daughter freaks!! So either I have to put her in her cage (playpen) and let the dog run around while she fussess, or let the baby play while the pup gets put in her cage. GRRRR!! There's gotta be a way!! I think I just prefer dogs to be outside with big yards to run around in. Or shall I say puppies...Dogs tend to be calmer..sometimes. Sorry to bother you about my probs, I wanted to say that I luv to travel!!! Portland sounds great! The food sounds great....I thought you were supposed to save me some!!
Well, this was supposed to be short but....oh what the hey! I havent been doing well at all with my eating...reason being this will be the third day that I either havent ate breakfast, or only ate like an apple. I cant seem to make myself eat!! I think I'm going to buy me some grits, I havent read the labels on it...but can't be too bad with splenda and some lite butter. I've debated on trying oatmeal, but can't talk myself into it. I just dont like the way it looks, or sounds, or something!! I ate a salad from Micky D's and forced myself to eat some Salmon and 3 oz steak fries to kick my calories up. Still was only 730 calories!! Ouch! Then by the time I convinced myself it was after 9 p.m. Double Ouch!! But oh well! Cant turn back time! Its almost time to pick my son up already, it seems like I just dropped his bad butt off! Well, I'm gonna go, check back later because it's a tad early now!
Well, girls' night was fun. Maybe a little too fun!!
I had a few too many glasses of wine last night but it was all worth it. Other than that.....
I am taking today off of working out because my cold is driving me nuts, and becuase i'm really tired, and 'cause I just feel like it?
Anyway, so I'm just gonna chill out today... hope you guys have an awesome day!
Ok well I've picked myself up and gotten back on track...but before I go there.....
Ok I dont remember exactly who I discussed this with but We all were interested in the NCC...NO CRAP CHALLENGE! Anyone who wants to start it let me know. I guess it would have to be Monday. Some people do it by the week, others by the month. I prefer weekly. Any one who's interested let me know.
We arent gonna get the truck so...whatever. We'll look somewhere else.
Ok I'm going to try and change my whole attitude. I want to make some new goals in my life.
1. Be a better wife
2. Be a better mom
3. Be a better "me"
I'm going to need you guys support because If I start slipping up, I want you to fuss at me. Dont show me mercy!! I know better.
Also, my weight goals will remain also. But If i dont lose, or even if I gain, I will be fine because I will know that I have done the best that I could possibly do.
And I wanna feel that way about everything I do! Ok, my hubby wants to take a ride while we talk, so will come back later and comment on you all.
Hey girls! Hope everything is good!
Jaymi- don't worry about 1 skipped day on the treadmill! U don't eat enough to keep a bird alive!
Lame Ducky glad u had a good time but oh those mornings after have to sux! I know to well. It has been a while though!
Lakester- Yes Cancun we leave May 31st!! can't wait. Ok I will put that Island on my list! Mostly I will be lying by the pool.
We went shopping today. I tried on from 12's to 15's. Clothes make me so MAD! how can u be a 12 & a 15??? Why even put a darn tag in there with the size if none are gong to match.? Hubby went to he was very supportive & picked up the first pair of 12's & handed them to me. I said yeah whatever he said try them on so I did. THey fit but just a little tight across the BUTT! I know some of yall have that problem we have discussed it! ANyway I wound up with 2 outfits 1, bra & pantie, & a new bathing suit & wrap to go with it. ITs lots of different orange colors with some yellow threw in. Hubby got some orange trunks to match. I'm fixing ot start packing!
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Janie, I got confused as usual to which thread I am talking to you in but...
I figured it out.
I will attach some pics of the kids on here. Everyone is welcome to check out the rugrats!!! I'll try to put up pics of me while in tx. So Janie *hint hint* We want pics of the trip!!!
Ok here we go, gotta try to get to bed! Talk with you all later!!!
Last edited by Jaymi_Dol_78; 05-21-2004 at 11:58 PM.
OH MY GOSH! THose babies are too cute & I can't believe that Jariel would have on DORA~ Jake does not look overweight like u mentioned earlier I think he must be very tall! He's a big 6 yr old.
Well I don't have a clue how to post pictures on here so someone will have to help me out. It took me forever just to learn how to post. DUH! I'm not real bright with this computer stuff.
Girls we don't have long till our challenge ends. Hope everyone is on track.
Originally Posted by Jaymi_Dol_78
Ok I'm going to try and change my whole attitude. I want to make some new goals in my life.
1. Be a better wife
2. Be a better mom
3. Be a better "me"[/COLOR
Also, my weight goals will remain also. But If i dont lose, or even if I gain, I will be fine because I will know that I have done the best that I could possibly do.
Jaymi,
I'm with you on the weekly challenge! It's only one more week till this challenge ends and I have disappointed myself...again...with this challenge! So, I'm going to rethink my weekly goals and restate them here for accountability each week. I did manage to follow two of my goals, which was do my month of May food journal and journal each day (well almost each day) here. My exercise sucks this month and it probably didn't help that I got sick last week and have been sick ever since. As soon as I am feeling better, I will get back on track with exercise. I'm pretty sure I have some sort of infection (bronchitis or sinus or both...)
OK, what I wanted to say to you to help you with your goals is that (and please don't take offense to this because really, I am here for ya, chickie) can you be more specific with your goals? Those goals are great, really...but how are you going to do those things? How will you be a better Mom, wife & you? For instance, one thing I am going to do in my week's challenge to be a better ME is to "pray daily upon waking". One thing you said to me was that you know you don't tell hubby the things that you say here, well...you could make one of your goals to "share with hubby daily your feelings about your weight loss journey--good or bad" or to "ask hubby for help with specific household tasks". Do you see what I mean? Then it's not so overwhelming. Break down each goal into smaller goals. At work, we call those smaller goals "approaches" when we write a care plan for a resident. That way, we can see what we are actually going to do to get to the goal. I hope this makes sense to you and please know that I don't want you think that I know more than you do. I think you are doing awesome, chickie! The fact that you are only 23 and want to make these changes in your life is incredible. When I was 23, I wanted life to be perfect...and it wasn't...but now I'm 42 and I just want life to be peaceful...and it's not...but I am getting there! Some day when I grow up, I want to be just like Lakester!!! LOL!
Good luck with your weekly challenge, chickie! I am going to do a seperate post with my weekly goals. Hugs!