Hey Guys,
 

Alice, I can tell by our cyber friendship that you are just the sweetest thing. I am afraid I think judi is right about the toxic friend though. Protect yourself sweetie!

Cheryl, thanks for your words of encouragement. I am really needing them these days. I just finished week two of cycle two and I am just suffering through. I have been so discouraged and close to quitting. But I already have an 8 week investment in this and according to the plan I am just 4 weeks away from the big payoff. So.....I am working through it. I may eat my words, but I think when I finish BRx it will be back to BFL for me. I think BRx is for people with less weight to lose than me.

Cher, what fun to remodel. It's always fun to have things spruced up. My D is in the process of redoing her bathroom. I have just had to let her go with her vision which is based on this very tacky "Moulin Rougiesh" lamp she found. She is painting the room bright pink stripes with gold streaked wood work. Then she has plans for a swag in front of the tub, matching curtains and some tacky French Provincial accessories attached to the wall and gold light switch covers. It's her fantasy bordello thing going on. I am just pleased she has a vision and the energy to be creative. I just wonder how long it will take her to get tired of it. Ah, to be young again.

Yesterday I went for a really long kayak tour. Maybe about 12 miles, I haven't figured it up yet. I left around 7 and got back at 1:30. I was so tired by the time I returned. This coming weekend I have plans to lead a few people that post on the same kayaking club board on an overnighter. We'll camp on an island. This is so out of character for me, but I think it is probably a good thing. I'll let you know how it turns out.

judi, you can do anything for 6 weeks. Let us know what this plan is. I am not familiar with it.

Sunday!
 

We have seen a few summer people around. But, I think the weather has kept a lot of people away. We heard this morning that it's to be like this at least until Thurs.:(

ledom, how nice of you to say that I was sweet. DH doesn't think so at times.;) Are you still in cycle 2 of BRx? If you are, see what cycle 3 brings when you start that. Your camping/kayaking trip sounds wonderful. Have a great time.

judi, I've seen Michael Thurman on Home Shopping Network (HSN)a few times. Each time I've been tempted to order his diet program, but never do. Let us know all about it when you get it. How long did they say until you receive it? Ya, the telemarketers can be a real pain in the a$$ Yes, my friend does like to spend time with me. I'm the only one of her friends that is still talking to her!:^: Since DH works out of the house, we lose track of days too.

Cher, hope you all have fun at the park. We had 2 Boston Terriers about 30 yrs. ago. I also walked them with a "Y" leash. One of the Bostons was hyper while the other one just plodded along, and her collar was always up around her ears!:D We'll be grilling hamburgers too, but inside on our GF grille. I bought some whole-wheat hamburger rolls at a health food type grocery store.

Cheryl, hope you're having a good weekend. I've been to Dillards in FL. It's a great store.

Enjoy the rest of the weekend.

Goodmorning!

Alice, MT sound's like he has been around for awhile. I read some of the old posts on him. I am looking forward to it coming, it should be here in a week. Like Ledom, says you can do anything for 6 weeks, I am going to totally commit to it for 6 weeks.

My FIL is here with his poodle, my DH came over with Bentley yesterday so with 3 dogs running around the house the cat had a bad day. Bentley is coming 3 now and he is getting so bossy (and fat). Marley was trying to control every one of the other animals but it was too much for him so he was kind of whining all day...kind of an object lesson in the results of trying to control everyone. My FIL is here for a few days.

Enjoy your Monday off everyone!

judi

Good morning....
 

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend.

judi, poor esteban being in the only kitty among all those dogs! How is Bentley doing with his allergy? Lacee will be 3 in Dec. She's not getting fat (only her mother is) :lol: but, she is getting snippy with other dogs, and she does not care how big they are. ;) She does not play well with others. Enjoy your time with your FIL.

Hey ledom, Cheryl, Cher

Have a great day.

It's Tuesday!!!!!

Isn't it nice just to be able to "skip over" Monday? I only have to work three days this week--Friday is my regular day off.

Since yesterday was a holiday, I brought my niece home w/me to help me clean my house. The girl is 13, and man did she inherit the "clean gene!!" I think it must've skipped over my generation! My house is lovely now. Unfortunately, my asthma (which I think is totally weight-related) is not lovely. Ugh.

I hope y'all are all doin' okay!!

Cheryl

Hey everyone,
 

Cheryl, enjoy your abbreviated work week.

Yesterday I decided to go to work and brave the inevitable of making my damages list for the insurance company. I stayed really focused and got it done by early afternoon and now I no longer have that hanging over me which feels great. I also did something for myself, I decided to take a free day from my diet. I enjoyed it very much. I didn't pig out at all, ate what I wanted, I don't think I ate as much as I normally do on the diet - I did feel really hungry though. It was good for my mental health, it showed me that I LIKE eating a lot of clean food and I like the way it makes me feel. I am ready to hit the ground running with the diet again this a.m. While I have had some free foods all along it has been 2 months since I had a free day.

On that note, I'll be going on vacation June 11-16 and I won't be able to keep to the strictness of BRx. It'll be interesting to see how I handle it. I am just going to not worry. I think if I do every other week in this 6 months like I am supposed to that I don't have to get frantic over this.

Car is in the shop today and I found out that I have to replace the cooling/heating system in my upstairs here at home. Ye gods, it seems that I have had so many unexpected expenses this spring. I had to replace my camera about a month ago. Well, I definitely want to be cool this summer and the old unit is at least 40 years old so I won't complain.

Hope everyone is having a good day.

Oh yeah, D's b/room has turned out so cute. Shoulda had more faith in this child that is addicted the TV show "Trading Spaces", she has done a fine job of it. Tomorrow we are going to Bed Bath & Beyond to look at curtains, etc. to accessorize with. I am also going to be looking for a new swimsuit:^: .

Hi everyone! I seem to be getting to the computer about every three days lately--I don't what the problem is these days! But when I do get online, I look forward to reading and catching up on your doings.

Ledom, I'm glad your daughter's room came out lovely--sounded like an impressive undertaking, though admittedly not "our" style. :) I'm always impressed with those like your D with decorating skill--my walls are mostly white (easy to freshen with paint) with mini-blinds everywhere! DH is the artistic one--but he goes for simple, clean lines. . . gone my country accenting.

Alice, funny how walking the dogs on the Y shows which is the alpha real quick. Our oldest (female) keeps the little male in line when he's too enthusiastic.

Cheryl, I envy you AND my DH the three days this week to work. . . especially when he calls Thursdays his Fridays.

Judi--you'll have to keep us posted on your Michael Thurmond program. LA is very structured too--which suits me just now. I weighed in yesterday for another 2 1/2 lbs. lost. Counselor questioned my having had 3 of McD's new grilled chicken Cobb Salads because they have bleu cheese--but all I can say, it didn't hurt me. :smug: I know some people quit the LA bars mid-morning and afternoon--but I don't foresee myself doing that anytime soon--my crutch--like a legal candybar! Good luck with your program. I must go look up the BEx (?) everyone's talking about on this thread--new to me.

Had a great leisurely morning at the park--DH inline skated, I walked Ditto (only took one this trip), and read. Was definitely a respite. Hope you all had a great holiday too.
Till later, Cher

Good morning....
 

Nothing new here dietwise, weatherwise, or otherwise. Yesterday my GF drove up to my house for our weekly luncheon and shopping. One of our seasonal restaurants that has fantastic seafood opened up over the holiday weekend, which we both enjoy.

ledom, your D's bedroom sounds lovely. Sometimes your children can surprise you! Did you find any curtains? You must feel relieved to have that list for the insurance co. over and done with. Now you can get on enjoying yourself over your summer break. We all have to take some free time from dieting. I'm glad you enjoyed your's and that you were ready to start your diet the next day.:cp:

Cher, congratulations on your weight loss. :bravo: I love those new salads at McDonald's. I've had the Cobb Salad and the Caesar Salad. I hope they will keep these around.

Cheryl, a three day work week....GOOD FOR YOU!!! Enjoy it to the fullest.

judi, hope you're having a good visit with your FIL. You'll have to fill us in on any cute animal antics.

Have a good day everyone.

Just a quick check in to say howdy. How's your company doing Judi. Alice, lunch w/ your girlfriend sounds fun. Last week my work buddy came over for lunch. Afterwards we went to the lake, poked around in a couple of stores. It was so nice to really get to visit instead of doing lunch in 45 min. and then rushing back to work. Cher, are you a teacher too? Something in an earlier post made me think you worked at a university. Cheryl, bet you're enjoying this nice break we're having in the weather. I sure am, specially since the air conditioner is on the fritz. Tomorrow evening I am headed out on my camping adventure with 5 total strangers. We all met via the web - boy isn't the world changing? Also, I may have gotten myself into another overwhelming situation. I offered to help w/ costumes for the play D is in. Well, there is no one to help - they don't have anyone at all. Things moved very quickly and so maybe I am in charge. And I have no experience at this. My bud from school happens to be the costume design instructor and he so generously offered to come to the production meeting w/ me tonight. Costumes will all be rented/ we'll just have to see how this all pans out.
So, the beat goes on. Have a great day folks.

Itsa judi
 

Hi! My FIL has gone, we had a nice visit. The best ever actually and now the DH is gone for 2 weeks. I wanted to stay home this trip.

It is safe to say I am NOT dieting...I am waiting for MT to arrive in the mail and then I will start...I am eating EVERYTHING that is not nailed down or running away:o

What is your new camera Ledom?

Hi Alice, the Cheryls and dear Miz Lacee!!

I will post more when MT arrives, I am hoping this week it will be here.

Hey Judi-

Hope you won't wait too long to post again!

I replaced the camera I was using. It is a med. format manual Fuji fixed lens camera. They no longer manufacture it and I love it because it is very light weight. I was able to find another one in almost new condition from KEH. They have another in their stock. If I could afford it I would buy it because I think using it in my kayak tends to be hard on it.

Had a nice time camping w/ the new group of people. Very different than other trips, but pleasant.

Alice, Cheryl, and Cher, hope you had a good weekend.

camera
 

Ledom, can you add other lenses to the camera? Medium format is so nice. I have a very old Hasselblad that I bought second hand. I rarely use it because the view finder is one of those old dark ones and of course the camera weighs a ton. But if ever my ship comes in (and it would have to do so sneakily because I have done nothing to make it sail) I would buy one of new Hasselblads.

I am hoping MT comes in today!

-judi

Hey all!!!!

I adopted a cat from the Humane Society Sunday! Don't have her at home yet, because she wasn't spayed. Gonna pick her up tomorrow from the vet's office. Hope she gets along with Baby! Gotta think of a name for her. She's a plain-old gray tabby. Seems like a great cat!!

Cheryl

ooooh, new kitty. Well that will be so much fun. I have a gray tabby, her name is Tweeg and she is 15. We love her, she has the sweetest disposition. Hope your new baby and Baby get along. Keep us posted.

Hello....
 

I've had a busy few days. My GF who came up to my house last Wed. left her cell phone in my car, so we met on Fri. for another lunch and MORE shopping, so that she could get her cell phone back. Sat. my cousin and his wife stopped in. We went out to dinner that night with them and some mutual friends and had a great time. Yesterday we had to go deliver some parts that DH made. :dizzy:

We are finally having a good stretch of weather. Went down to the garden center and got some flowers to plant in the planter at the end of our driveway. I just got in from doing that a few minutes ago. We've got to do as much as we can between rain storms.:lol:

Cheryl, ooooh, a new kitty!:love: Hope everything works out with her and Baby. It may take Baby awhile to get used to the new addition, but I'm sure they will become fast friends. I wish you many happy years with her.

ledom, glad you had a good time on your camping trip. How are the costumes coming along for the play? You will do just fine with the undertaking.

judi, did your MT come yet? When it does come and you have all the charts and such done, let us know how the plan is. I have been very curious about it ever since seeing it on HSN. Miz Lacee is fine. We brought her into Petco with us when we went to get her some dogfood and cookies. Surprisingly she was very good, which shocked DH & I. Smooches to Marley, Esteban, & Bentley.

Hi Cher, hope everything is well with you.

Enjoy the rest of the day.