Sounds like you had a busy day TJ, but a very enjoyable one. I am sure there was lots of peace and quiet on the way back. Have a great time visiting your son. My brother lives in Stronghurst, Illinois. Close enough so he can still go home to Iowa and visit on the weekends if he wants. Hoping to move my butt back there soon. I love it on the east coast, but I really miss the little hometown that I grew up in.
Well, I did pretty good yesterday. I didn't get in much exercise. I wanted to do more then I did but I am really not sure what happened. Oh well, no dwelling on that. I have to think about today and what I am going to do today to get some exercise in. I wanted to go for a walk, but guess what.. It's raining. Big surprise there. I has been doing that off and on now for about a week. Feels like months. So.. goal today is to jog for 5 minutes, do sit ups and stretches, get some time in on the stepper, and get 20 minutes of rowing done. And to make sure that I drink plenty of water. Still can't get that mastered. I like what but I feel so bloated if I try to drink too much.
I hope everyone is doing well and you all have a great weekend. Talk to you all later.
It was a beautiful day yesterday here, and is suppose to be pretty all week.
This week I have lost 2 lbs, so I am a happy camper. I have 14 more to lose on a Christmas challenge of getting to 199. It is looking more and more achievable all the time. I am excited about that.
Annie,
Sounds like you are doing really well. I didnt get my walk in yesterday like I planned, but I did get in my Yourself Fitness for 30 minutes. So, at least I did something. I am going to make sure I walk today, also. Tomorrow I have to get back to work. I have been off all week, so I am anxious to get back into the routine. It is helpful on the food thing. Not as much idle time. But I wont have as much time to exercise , which worries me. But I will try to work around that even if I have to walk at night.
Congrats on the 2 lb loss Patti. Way to go. I weighed in this morning. I am happy to say I lost 2 lbs too. I am very excited about it. I have 17 lbs to lose for my Christmas challenge but only 13 more to get to 199. Onederland. I am looking forward to that. I really do believe that I can do it. I was stalled at 213 for so long and now I have lost 3 lbs in 2 weeks. Of course I wish it were more, but I'll take it. Hopefully we can hit Onederland together.
I didn't get much exercising done this past week as I had wanted considering we are into hardcore Potty Training. She can't get enough of the potty. I think she says she has to go because she likes to flush the toliet and wash her hands when she is done. But hey, she's using it and we are slowly getting away from pull-ups and diapers. Night training is our next step. Not sure how that will go.
So I hope everyone is having a good weekend. It's been ok. Still cloudy, cool and rainy here. How I wish I could see the sun just for a day. I am thinking about getting up early in the mornings to get out and walk some. Going to be a bit chilly but I think it would do me good. Ok so today is #35 for me. Thank goodness I'm not having any b-day cake. I might splurge and just a bit of ice cream though. Not much. I am not going to go overboard. I am back to exercising this week and I am going to write up a list of things that I want to accomplish each day. If I get it all done, then I am going to give myself a star for a job well done.
Ok. Time to get in some quality time with my DD. Need to shower and read alittle. Need to grab a bite to eat for lunch. Take care all. Enjoy your weekend.
Congratulations Annie on the 2 lb loss. Maybe we Will hit Onederland together. !
Gosh, you are potty training? My daughter has had a really "fun" time trying to teach her 3 yr. old. Her pediatrician told her to get Noah a doll that wets. Her husband had a fit, but she bot him the doll which came with a little potty, etc. and so far he has improved on going. She has her fingers & toes crossed. Her 5 yr. old loves the doll, too. They have fun taking him potty. I think his name is Tinkles or something like that.
I am not feeling very well today. Dont know if I am coming down with something or it is the whole menopause thing I am going through. I just wanna curl up on the couch today. Maybe I will get some energy later and exercise. Walk for sure later this evening.
Trust me. I can relate to her "fun" at potty training. She's almost 3 1/2 and it's been a heck of a time for us. She just refused to use it. It was like a punishment or something. She has great control, but I think it was a comfort thing for her. She would just rather do it in the diaper. So we just put her in panties Wed night and no accidents, but get the diaper on for bed time and bam. She did it. So the next day she said she had to go. I wouldn't put her in anything and she was doing the pee pee Dance > It was funny to see her. I just said you should use the potty. And then here came daddy. He went to the bathroom and there she did it. Now she is doing very well. We've had one accident on the floor but it's so nice. Now we just have to figure out to get her to stay dry through the night and we'll be all set. I know there will be an accident from time to time, but she'll improve.
Yes, it would be great if we could get to onederland together. We are both close in weight and we are both looking for the same long term goal of 135. Hopefully we can inspire and help one another to get there. Have a great day and I hope you get to feeling better. Hope everyone else is well today.
Okay, Where is everyone??????? Have you been bad girls? Or did you get lost?
Well, I was a bad girl and didnt exercise Sunday or yesterday. I couldnt yesterday, (worked 13 hrs) but Sunday I just talked myself out of it.
Today I am going to get in my game and hopefully a walk. I feel great and have my mind back into it, thank goodness.
HI Annie,
Hope you are having a great day. Is the potty training still going well? Getting a child to stay dry through the night is always a challenge, but she will get there sooner or later. My daughter is just hoping for a dry day.
I think some days ya just need a break from the routine. I guess I got mine Sunday. Hopefully I will behave the rest of the week.
Hi Patti. I'm hanging out here today. Just kinda surfing through some of the other threads looking for some inspiration I suppose. I have to say I didn't get much exercising done yesterday either. I jogged for 6 minutes in place but that is about as far as I got. I need to get in gear and start getting my motivation back up to par. I guess I just felt a little down after Sunday. I am really feeling homesick and stressing because I don't have a job and I can't support us for much longer. It's a scary thought. Plus I talked to my neice and we were talking about my older 2 children and well let's just say I was a bit mad at my ex hubby. I found out that he forces my children to call his new wife mom. It's like he wants me to be dead to them. My son Zach got in trouble for not wanting to call her that. I guess he beats them with a belt when they get in trouble and leaves marks for a few days. Really makes me mad. That's not right at all. I swear he just needs to get out his anger and stop taking out his frustration on them for what I did by leaving him. I just think he is still mad about it. He is living in the past. I don't know what he'll do when he finds out I will be living back there again soon. I know my kids will want to live with me at that will infuriate him more.
Ok.. so enough about that. I want to be happy and motivated. I am planning on stepping up today and being held accountable for what I am doing. Going to get some rowing done and going to do some time on the stepper. Wish me luck. I think we all need to take a day off once in awhile to recooperate. Ok.. so I guess I should get some things done. Still waiting for the DH to get up. He's not feeling well. So I thought I would let him sleep.
Oh and before I forget, potty training is going pretty well. We've had a couple of accidents but doing very well. Just having issues with her having BM's on the potty now. I think she's afraid of it. Though she did it on Saturday now she won't. The fun of potty training. I so can't wait for it to be over. Then we can relax a little and she can do it on her own. Right now it's a struggle sometimes every 5 minutes she wants to go, but nothing then she wants to wash her hands. But I know it is going to get better.
Hello Girls,
We had a long weekend with our son and then a five hour trip home and back to work on Monday. Just been trying to catch up today. We had a great time though.
Congrats to you both on your losses for this week. The number 2 seems to be popular. I lost 2 lbs too. I didn't workout Sat or Sun but I hiked at least 2 miles on Fri. Up and down hills and rocks. It was lots of fun. Yesterday I went to the gym and had a good workout. Did ok on the food intake too. Today I didn't workout. Just getting things caught up here....laundry, dishes, ect..
Patti~
I hope you have been feeling better. Sometimes you just have to take a day of rest. It's good to here that you are back at it today though. It gives me a boost in the right direction too. Thanks!!!
Annie~
Ooohh, the days of potty training. I remember them well. My daughter was easy, but....my son was another story. He didn't have time to be bothered by such silly stuff. He didn't care if he wet himself or pooped and smelled to high heaven either. The summers wheren't bad cause he would just whip it out where ever he was.....much to my embarassment (sp??? sorry). I don't know what finally turned him around but he turned out to be a preety good guy. Even if he is a jock.
I'm so sorry about your children being so far away. It must be very hard. How long before you get to move back closer to them. I'll keep them in my prayers.
Someone told me the other day to keep my thoughts strong and my body would follow.
Well I better go to bed. It's past my bedtime. Tomorrow will be a great day!!
HI Annie,
I am so sorry that you have to deal with an ex husband like that. I couldnt imagine having to go through that and worry about my kids and how they were treated. Well, he will get what he gives out. The children will always love him because he is their dad, but they wont respect him and when they get independent, they wont want to be around him.
I hope you were able to get in your exercising today. It definately makes you feel better and gives you a better outlook. But I know everyone has to have a break from it now and again.
I did my Yourself Fitness Workout #11. It was 30 minutes long and worked on flexibility. I didnt care for that one much. Too many stretches and hold your leg out here and there. I am use to the cardio ones that you really feel like you have done something. So, I rode my exercise bike for 25 minutes and then after The Biggest Loser and Amazing Race I went outside and walked for 20 minutes. I wanted to make it 30, but was too tired. Onward fighting the battle of the bulge !
HI TJ !
Good to seeya here again! Bet you had a great weekend getting to visit your son. And it is great that you did so well with your food and getting plenty of exercise ! Sundays are always my hardest days of being focused and getting my exercise in. It is the only day of the week that I am off from both jobs, so I just want to stare at my sofa and tv and dog etc etc etc
Well guess I will get myself to bed , so I can get up for work tomorrow. I will have to ride my exercise bike tomorrow for exercise, so I can watch the Cardinals play the Astros. I hope the make it to the World Series, but the Astros are a great team too !
EVERYONE TAKE CARE and have a great day tomorrow ! ! ! ! !
Good to see ya back TJ. It's nice to hear you had a great time visiting your son. Congrats on the 2 lb loss. Let's see if we can make it 3 next weigh in. The week is going well. I'm not sure if I'll show a loss or not but I'll be happy with atleast maintaining. Until I can get my head out of my you know what, I'm not going to make much progress. I'm feeling oh so stressed lately. I need just a day to figure things out.
Thanks for the good wishes. I really appreciate it. I am hoping to get back to Iowa before the end of next month. The sooner the better for me I think. We're all going to be close together in a way when I move. You have Iowa, Illinois and Missouri all together.
TJ: My brother lives in Stronghurst, Ill. Not sure how close that is to you. And Patti, I lived in Missouri for a couple of months. I lived in a little town, I think it was called Foristell. Didn't last long. Moved back to Iowa due to boyfriend didn't want me anymore> I don't think I was up to par with his friends. Though I did alot for him. Oh well, that's that past.
I watched The Biggest Loser and The Amazing Race as well. I usually watch House on Fox but it was a rerun. Can you believe a rerun in the new season? How disheartening? Oh well, what can we do. I probably should have done some exercising then.
Well, I suppose I should hit the bed soon. Talk to you all tomorrow.
Annie~
I hope you are feeling better about things. Sounds like you will be much happier when you get back to Iowa. I'm not sure where Stronghurst is but I am in the middle of the state, close to University of IL.
I watched the Biggest Loser too. I'm usually not much for reality shows but my daughter said I should watch this one. It's good and I can't wait until next week to see what happens next. I also watch the Gilmore Girls.
Well Patti~
So much for our CARDINALS! Maybe next year. I think taking a day off the do nothing is a must and much needed if you have 2 jobs.
I had a very hard day at school yesterday. I guess thats why I am awake at this hour. The students had a ruff day too so at least it wasn't just me. There was a full moon the other night. If we are going to have trouble thats when it will be.
We have open house tonight so it will be another long day.
You girls have a good day. Stay active and eat healthy so that we can reach our goals together.
TJ: Stronghurst I believe is close to the Iowa border. My brother works in Burlington, Ia. And I was rooting for the Cardinals to win too. So close.
I hope everyone is having a good day. I am so happy. We finally got to go outside for a walk yesterday. It was a bit cool, but it was so nice get out in the fresh air. Emily was so excited. She just sang and talked the whole time. I think she was tired of being cooped up in the apartment. We didn't walk to far. Just down to the local drugstore walked around, bought a few things and came home. I even saw one of my friends there. It was a nice time. The sun is actually shining today too. Wow. I am going to have to take advantage of that and get out there again. I don't know how much longer this weather is going to last.
I missed the first couple of shows last season of The Biggest Loser, but since I started watching I couldn't stop. I love that fact that they are helping them not only lose weight, but also showing them healthier ways to eating and alternatives to snacks, etc. I would love to go on there, but I don't have the self esteem to be on national TV for all to see my fat rolls. Kudos to those that go on there. I have alot of respect for them being able to do it.
SO I've been doing so badly this week. About the only exercising I seem to be getting in is my jogging in place. I am up to 6 minutes now. I am totally slacking. I think it just has to do with the fact that I am bummed and I need to find work soon. There's just nothing around here. I am not sure what to do.
I hope everyone is doing well this week. I try not to weigh every day but sometimes I can't help it so I weighed in this morning just to see where I was at and I haven't gained any so that is a good thing. I'll be happy to stay where I am. Well, I guess I am off to do somethings around the house and keep busy. Have a good day all.
Hi there, Congratulations on doing so well in pretty much a short amount of time. Would you mind posting your eating plan here so those of us who reallyneed it like myself can take a peek. I know that weightloss varies for different individuals, but your post inspires me to ask, and hopefully I can get positive results. The more ideas on how to lose this weight the better, it gives one more choices. Thanks for reading this and a response will be most welcomed.
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Hi Everyone,
Sorry I havent checked in. I have been having the TOM from h*ll. Menopause is no fun. I never know when my period is going to pop up or how bad it is going to be. Well it has been bad this time .... cramping, headache , leg aches, heaviness. It has felt like someone cut open my stomach, put in 3 or 4 bricks and sewed me back up.
I feel better today and hope to get back into the swing of exercise. I lost 2 more lbs, which really surprised me. I didnt expect to lose during this time. But, I will take it and run.
I hope everyone is doing well. I need to get of here and get some house work done . UGH! I will talk to you guys later.
It was a beautiful day yesterday here, and is suppose to be pretty all week. 
Way to go. I weighed in this morning. 
I am happy to say I lost 2 lbs too. 
She can't get enough of the potty. I think she says she has to go because she likes to flush the toliet and wash her hands when she is done. But hey, she's using it and we are slowly getting away from pull-ups and diapers. Night training is our next step. Not sure how that will go.
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