Tammy
Hubby makes me so mad. I never know he is in pain until it is serious. I make myself a grilled chicken salad almost everyday for lunch. I love the things.

Well ladies, I spent most of yesterday under the fog of pain killers, although I got a lot of work done at home (god knows I couldn't rest). I bet my phone rang more at home than our office phone rings..lol I did get a little rest though. I spent 30 minutes in the jacuzzi and then went to bed to rest, but about the time I would be ready to doze off, the phone would ring...so I would then be AWAKE.
I talked to my mother, she had a job interview the other day and she should hear back by today (fingers crossed). Then I spent some time with my almost 3 year old, she climbed in bed with me and we watched cartoons. My DH took her to a basketball game, so I could rest and I took 1 of the lunesta at 7 and a pain pill like the dr said, MAN I still didnt sleep good! I am going to TRY again tonight, but for now I am back at work. Still in pain, but I am sure I will survive.

I did get on the scale today and it is still going in the downward direction..lol down another .2 SO I AM HAPPY about that.

Oh Girls...I am so sorry about all the pain you are suffering...No fun at all...Take care of your selves and give your bodies time to heal.

I, since watching the two little ones last week can't seem to get on the ball very good about my food plan...Just hungier for some reason....of course with one daughter giving me candy for Valentines day (bless her heart), I find it harder to stay away from....I don't dare open the box as if I let out that monster it will comsume me.

Went to water class and happy to report the water was warmer...I was starting to hate the class...Someone fooled around with the theramostate on the water and it took two weeks to get it back where it belonged....Next person that does that is due to be kicked where it hurts..

I wish you all and myself too....the rest of the week on program and losing...

Have a good day. As good as possible with the aches and pains...

Bionic
Pain is all in the mind they say. Wellllll mine is in my knee today but since I am so short that isn't far from my mind is it lol.

Still
You take care of yourself and let your body heal. Turn that darn phone off so you can sleep.

I couldnt turn it off that was the problem, since I was out of the office, I was supposed to be working from home....I did get a lot done while I layed in bed, but I didnt get any sleep. And that Lunesta didnt help at all last night! I barely slept. So I hope it does tonight since I have a training class all day tomorrow and NEED to be awake for it.

Still
Take if off the hook for a nap lol. Sure hope you get some sleep tonight

Bionic, we have been so upset at the Y because the water in the pool is so much cooler than it used to be.

Still, did your mom hear anything about the job?

Shy, I giggled about your knees! lol

Hope you are all having a great weekend!

A cold and brisk morning in the NW...
 

Good Morning All,

Cold but sunny :sunny:here...it's so nice to see the sun shine again!

Still, take care dear one, I pray you are better each and every day...rest, rest,:beach: rest!

Shy, I finally made:stir: my own grilled chicken salad and you are right...it's great!

Karen, I am sorry but I have not tried Slim Fast so cannot help you...but :welcome3:to our Alli thread.

Enigma, were you able to find your Alli?

Tammy and sis...where are you?

I am doing okay...I believe I have this program all figured out - at last!
I have dieted, starved, even once had a gastric bypass (taken down in late 70's) joined every diet center you can name, joined gyms, did line dancing, walking was a constant until I had bad feet...gave up, started again, gave up...etc...but this time around I think I got it! Counting calories/fats is the only way to truly stay on track. I can eat :hungry:anything I want to if I first check that it fits into my plan. I have not felt deprived even once. Into my fifth week on Alli and I feel good. They claim it takes 30 days to form a habit...this is my new habit. I will never have to give up that piece of chocolate, that baked potato, the glass of wine:cheers: again. I will never have to feel guilty because I put something in my mouth that 'someone' says 'is not on your diet!"
Okay girls forgive me my confessional...I can only hope it might help someone else who is struggling today.

I love:hug: you sis,
Brighten:flow2:

For every 5lb loss :congrat::congrat:

Hey all, thanks for the well wishes.. I feel quite a bit better today. I was still pretty sore yesterday, but by mid afternoon I was feeling better.

I talked to my mom yesterday and she didnt get the job:( But she did get an offer for a job that is only a 3 hours per day, but it is $15/hr and will most likely turn into a full time job in the future, so she starts that on tuesday.

Well I am down another 1 lb!!!! I am shocked! All I have done is give up the sugar!

OK Girls...I goofed by going to Home Town twice...Once taking small grandsons and then on Valentines Day...Up one darn pound!!!! Hey, I want to go the other way...No fun losing a pound you gained...
But back on track today...will see what happens next weigh in...

Even having the TE one day didn't prevent me from going back to Home Town. I think it was because the meal was free at Home Town for those married 50 years on Valentines Day....But I regret it now....Doesn't pay. No fun....

I hope all of you learn from my lesson...Don't go to any buffet while trying to lose weight... Anyway I wish you all well and success this week....On ward and forward ! Good week ahead....

Sis: I knew I blew it !!! Oh well, back on track with you today...I love you...I miss you and thinking of March when we can come see you and pick up SweetPea...

Oh Girls: New picture of Sweet Pea...She has her eyes opened now....

Still
WTG

Tammy
:0)

Was gone most of the weekend so just thought I would pop in and say hello.

I had a nice long post then lost it...so this will be short and sweet.

Still wonderful about your mom's new job with some promise for a future...congrats for the weight loss!

Sis, so sorry for the gain but we all know...two steps forward three back...but it was only two back...great! You will get right back on it because I lost two pounds this week and you know you will not let me beat you! (Smile) I love you.

Shy, Tammy, Enigma, all...Hi!

Take care and God Bless,

Brighten

For every 5lb loss :congrat::congrat:

Brighten, I enjoyed reading the confessional. Sounds like me in many places.

Still, that is great about your mom finding the other job!

I finally broke down and went to convenient care. I have a sinus infection. I am now on an antibiotic, a nose spray, and a medicine for the cough. When my temp went up over the weekend, I decided that it was time to go. Hopefully I'll feel better when our son gets here on Thursday. Looking forward to seeing him.

Shy, I hope you were able to do something fun over the weekend!!

Hello everyone!

Girls: With so many of you feeling under the weather, I wonder if you all might have caught the "Humboldt crud", that is what we call it here..Maybe it got passed around via our "postings"....smile, girls I am kidding....

Still: I am happy about your mama's new job...sounds like good hours and good pay to start. Tell her we wish her the best.

Shy: They may say Pain is all in the head but why does it travel so far and so much through out the body...

Sis: My twin...When one falls the other does....But in pairs the strength is twice as strong...So on ward and forward with our weight loss....eating right and remembering to eat...and not to go into temptation places to eat....I love you baby doll....Lu

Bionic, I think I caught the crud, that's for sure!!

I got up this morning, and my hair looked awful. It has grown so much since we've been here. I stopped in a beauty shop and told her I needed help. She just laughed. I went back at 4, and it looks pretty good! A bit poofy right now, but it will look less poofy after I wash it.

We both felt good enough to go out for dinner tonight. I had the same grilled chicken salad that I had the other night, and Bob had a shrimp dinner. Yummy!

Have a good one!