I have never had a pedicure either! Lots of manicures...but I am hate having my feet toucheed...so I have never braved the pedicure!

Hello Ladies....

Well I am back...I have to say even though we had horrible weather...it rained almost everyday but we had a great time we were not going to let that ruin it for us. My girlfriend told me it was the first time in a long time that she seen me this relaxed. Since I got in early this morning and I am caught up on things I will tell you all about my beach trip and all the bad eating that I did....

Friday...I got up about 8am and finished my packing and then I headed up to the gym. I did 1 1/2 hrs of cardio and I took a yoga class. Figured I wanted to get some exercise in before we left. My girlfriend meet me at my house and we left about 12:30 and we got to the beach about 4pm...traffic on the Bay Bridge was not all that horrible plus we were chatting and snacking on carrots and trail mix and the trip went quick. We got to beach walked the board walk and then decided to do a good dinner. We went to Phillips...the all you can eat seafood buffet. I had just about everything...actually I did stay away from the pasta and potato stuff. But I did have crabs, shrimp, hush puppies, salad, and of course I hit the dessert station...I had apple pie and ice cream...and a little bit of strawberry shortcake. And I was soooo stuffed that when we went out dancing I kinda felt sick. My friend tried to drink a beer but her stomach was too full. We went to this bar called Secrets...it was soooo much fun. So we got home about 4am. I was sooo exhausted but I was having too much fun to go to hotel room.

Saturday....believe it or now I got up and went running on the boardwalk. I ran about 4 miles. And when i got back my friend was just waking up so then we left and went to get some coffee. It was soooo cold at the beach that we had to go to store and buy some sweats. We got in car and left Ocean City and drove to a Walmart...it was the craziest thing. Out of all the clothes I packed I didn't pack any because I thought it was going to be hot. So we went out shopping and then we decided to have lunch. I was acutally good...I had a chef salad. And then we hit the boardwalk and walked around somemore. Ohhh she got some fries from Thrashers...I only had a few...too much vinegar fro me. By this time we decided if we were going to go out that night that we needed a nap because we are not as young as we used to be. So we went to room took nap and when we woke up it was 8pm. So we decided not to have dinner...well actually we had peanut m&M's, trail mix and apple and peanut butter for dinner. And then we started drinking in our rooms...you have to remember that I am not a drinker but...this was our girls beach weekend...and I was going to drink...well after two drinks in room I didn't need anymore...but....I continued to drink even after we got to the little bar. And we stayed at the bar until closing which was about 2:30am and then of course we hit the greasy little pizza place and we chowed down on greasy garlic cheese pizza at about 3:30am and then we had to walk back to room. And when we got back to room we wanted something sweet so we broke out the gummy bears, twizlers, and the tootsie rolls and of course more trail mix. I don't remember eating all this stuff but I know I did...it was a good night. I felt like I was in my 20's again.

Sunday....woke up to a pretty sunny day...but I was pretty sick. Too much food and way to much alcohol...so I spent most of the morning in bed trying to recover...I forgot how bad hangovers feel. When I was finally able to get out of bed we went to get breakfast...I wanted something solid so I got a bagel and cream cheese....it was soooo good....my first bagel in about 8 months...after breakfast we hit the beach. We layed at beach from 1pm to about 4pm. It was a little chilly so I layed with a towel over me reading my book and trying to feel better. After we got done we went shopping again and then we decided to get some dinner. I had a chicken philly cheese steak sandwich with fries. Why did I think my stomach could handle this I don't know. After I ate it I felt soooo sick so we went back to room and took nap....Again we woke up at 8pm and started getting ready to go out. My girlfriend is a party animal...she is used to this type stuff...me on the other hand...was trying to hang in there and I made it. I didn't drink but I hung in there until 3:30am. Then we went back to room and passed out.

Monday....woke up at 8am and started to pack things up to leave beach. It was raining soooo hard...good thing we were leaving. Of course we were exhausted but we enjoyed ourselfs sooo much. We left beach around 11am and I got home about 2pm.

So needless to say we had an awesome time. My eating was not great...i snacked way tooo much on junk. But it was sooo good. I did make it too gym on Monday night...I tortured myself I did cardio cardio and more cardio. Hope I didn't bore you guys but I have not done this type of vacation in ages. It was a good time.

It seems like everyone else was staying on track. But today is a new day and I am back on track. I don't know if I gained weight but I am sure I did....so I will drop whatever I gained I hope.

Kim....Good luck at the interview...let us know how it went.

Marcy...I am the queen of pedicures, manicures and massages. I treat myself all the time. My hubby jokes and calls me princess. It is one of lifes little pleasures to me. My hubby sometimes suggest why don't you go get a massage...so I take him up and go and relax. As for the waxing......I had laser hair removal and it was the best thing I ever did.....no more waxing. I mean I still do eyebrows and I think it hurts. But it has to be done.

Diane....How are you??

Well I gotta go....too much in one post...I will type more later. Have a good day.

Good afternoon ladies,

Tab, it looks like you had a great time at the beach. Don't worry about over eating, you'll make up for that in the gym and during the week. By the time you weigh in, you'll be right back to normal. I haven't interviewed in a couple of years so luck is what I need. This is a very prestigious law firm so I hope my suit looks the part. This is only the first round of interviewing. If I pass with personnel than I've got to come back. I work in a business casual type environment so having to dress in business suits every day will be a challenge and it's also going to cost me. I have about 6 suits and the rest are 2 pieces. Anyway, I'll do what I have to in order to make it work. I'll buy jackets to go with the 2 piece outfits if I need to.

Marcie-I've had tons of pedicures, you will love it! I was very skeptical at first but after that first one, I was hooked! I also get my nails done from time to time but I must get a pedicure at least once a month. Diane-you will love it, sit back and enjoy!

Well, today is a very hectic day, I guess the director was giving us a break for one day (monday), but today she's on the war path and my name has been called all morning long. I will be glad when the end of this day comes.

Until tomorrow, hopefully, but if not, you all are in my thoughts!

Good Morning Ladies.....

I wanna go back to the beach :( I thought I was caught up but boy I didn't realize just how far behind I was. It was soooo bad here yesterday that I didn't even get to go to the gym at lunch time. And that stressed me out even more. So I have been here at work since 6:15am this morning trying to get myself on track. And I think...I know I am jinxing myself by saying this but I think I am caught up. But then again it is only 9am. I feel as if I have put in a whole day already. I still have not stepped on a scale. I know that I will be up when I weigh in on Saturday...two reason..one it is a week before TOM and because of how I ate last weekend. I have been on track every since I got back. And last night when I did get to gym...I did major cardio...almost 2 hours...I felt good. I got out alot of my fustrations before I went home. Going to gym after a day like I had was soooo good for me. I proably would have been such a little :devil: towards my hubby.

Kim...Fill us in...how was the interview. We are business casual here at work to...unless I have a course to teach or a big meeting.
So I have a few suits but mostly I have casual clothes. Just think of it as a way to justify buying new "smaller" clothes if you have to get some new suits. Sounds like a good shopping adventure...you know me I love to shop.

Marcy and Jib....you girls need to treat yourselfs. Can't believe that you have never had pedicures. Man it is totally awesome having one. I actually emailed my aunt to see if she was ready for our next massage. Still waiting for her response. Even if she doesn't book I will. I get the hot stone massage and it is just wonderful. Little weird the first time but...you get used to it.

Well gonna to get back to work. Hope everyone is doing well. I will check back in later....

Hey Ladies,

Yesterday was very hectic and I didn't get to workout either Tab. I've been feeling really down about not going to the gym like I use to but with this job, I just can't. I'm not as young as I use to be. I feel good body wise but I know I need to be there. Today, I have a doctors appt to talk about nutrient and I'm excited about that. I'm hoping for new ways or ideals to change the way I eat to help the process go along a little quicker. I'll let you all know tomorrow how that goes.

So far so good this morning, my new boss is in a meeting and I don't know if she's aware that I'm leaving early today but I have no intention on telling her. She want's to control everything but that part of my job and that's fine with me. The apropriate person knows and I'm good with that. She's the type that will set-up a meeting at the time you're scheduled to be off and expect you to change your plans.

Anyway, I'll let you girls know how everything goes. Until later......

Hi Ladies:
Well my husband did not get the updates on my computer the other day and so I got stuck in the computer mess. I am hoping that the patch update worked.
I have been doing o.k. plan wise not perfect but hanging in there.
Kimbo so how is the new boss?
Tab its a week of things breaking for me the phone doesn't work, the washer leaks and this stupid worm thing on the internet
was just a royal pain. But I did not get to upset over things.
Hi Marcie
Diane

Hey all! Things have been CRAZY at work the last two days. I have been working from 6am to 7 or 8pm!! Today I left at 3:00 so I could go to the post office and to the grocery store. Whew, I am ready for a night off!

I am grilling burgers for dinner...yum yum!

Good Morning Everyone...Well my days are seeming to run together...today is my Friday so I am excitied about that. Work is hectic but nothing that I can't handle...just had that little wacked out day on Tuesday and some of yesterday. One good thing...I booked me and hubby's hotel in Las Vegas yesterday. I got a really good deal. At least I think I did. We are staying from Thursday night to Monday and it was only $350.40 for a King Deluxe room with a view at the Excalibur. I really don't care to much about hotel...we like to explore when we are on vaction. That is why the cruise was good for us. We were in a new location every day. So now I am trying to find cheap airfare. A friend of mine is a travel agent so I am hoping she will be able to find us something. I have been looking on internet and the cheapest I can find is like $225 per person but that is out of BWI which is a little ways from my house. But I am sitll searching. I still can't believe that I have almost been married a year :dizzy: What a crazy and fun year.

Well TOM is around the corner and I am having all the symptoms. I am craving candy and peanut butter soooo bad. And yes unfortunately I have given in. I am a little nervous to weigh in this Saturday but I will.

Well I hope everyone has a great day...and I will check back in later!

Good morning ladies,

I thought I'd better post early, never no what the day may bring. I'm glad it's Friday but the work week doesn't end for me, I still have Sat & Sun to work but the good thing is it's a thinkless job!:).

Eating wise, I've been doing great but the exercise is still falling by the waist side. I'm hoping to have more energy next week. With the heat and all it's just zapped my energy level. I'm sweating so bad at the P/T job that I must be burning calories. I mean non-stop for 3 1/2 hrs of sweating. It's making me very tired.

Friday's are usually pretty laid back and I'm hoping for that today. Yesterday was very busy but it was also very productive so I'm happy about that. Today is clean-up dy for me, I really need to clean my files and throw a lot of papers away. Hopefully, this will be accomplished.

I went to the doctors the other day and they gave me a plan to follow and I have to go back and see them in three weeks, which will be Sept 2nd. I'm really trying to follow this to the letter. I would love to see 10lbs gone by then and they said that was possible within the first 3 weeks. I was glad to know that I hadn't gained a pound but disappointed that I hadn't lost any either. I do believe I've lost inches, I can tell in my clothes, I'm even in a couple of pieces that I wasn't in before. Anyway, my sister followed this plan for a couple of months and lost about 20lbs but then she was unable to continue to see the doctor. They don't take insurance it's cash, check or credit card. I'm actually saving my tips from my P/T job to pay for this so it works out well for me.

Anyway ladies, I hope everyone is doing well and I'll keep you all posted on the drama in my life as it unfolds. I'm difinately living "As the World Turns".

Until later.....

I am beyond frustrated this morning!

My fiance and I (mostly me) are paying for our entire wedding and reception. I am trying desperately to save as much money as I can. Well....it is impossible! We have had HUGE unexpected expenses lately.

Our AC went out 4th of July weekend.....$2000
Matt's car (his pride and joy) needed a lot of work....$2000
NOW...this morning....I found a leak in the unfinished part of the basement!!! UGH! No telling how much that is going to cost!!

Down 1 pound this week....not bad for TOM.

Slowly but surely getting there!!!

Good morning

Marcie-I do understand, a house and a car are very expensive to maintain when something goes wrong, but you'll get through them and still have the wedding you're planning for. I hope all goes well with the basement. Congrats on the 1lb loss last week!

Well, I had a good weekend eating wise and I worked out first thing this morning, which was refreshing. So I'm feeling pretty good today but it's going to be a very busy day, I have a meeting at 10AM and that might go for a while but that's OK, hopefully.

My DH's grandfather passed on Saturday and our Pastor's mother passed on Sunday so it's been a sad time as well. We have 2 funerals this week. I'm hoping to be out of the office Th & Fri, this will allow me some time to spend with my Pastor's family and then the weekend with DH's family. My DH's grandfather lives in Philly so we're going to hit the road late Fri night or very early Sat. He's been sick for a while but I'm glad the suffering is over and there is no more pain for both of them.

Until later on, have a great day!

Good Morning Ladies...

I had a wonderful weekend. I did absolutely nothing. I went shopping and laid at the pool. It was sooo nice. I found some really good deals on summer clothes. I love shopping and finding deals. I went to Kohls and to Hechts.

Well I went in weighed in on Saturday...and I was up 3lbs. Some of it is TOM because it should be here anyday but I am sure some of it is from the beach. Soooo I am going to be extra good this week starting today. I have already turned down candy this morning and that was hard. I just kept thinking of those 3lbs. I would like to be down those 3lbs by this Saturday when I weight in. So I will have nothing but good eating reports. I am even gonna stay away from the peanut butter...that will be hard.

Kim....Sorry to hear of you losses. Funerals are always hard on everyone. What type of plan did you get from the docotr?? What type of doctor is it if they don't take insurance. Is is a weightloss doctor or something like a nutritionalist (sp??) Wow...sorry for all the questions...I just love hearing about new things. I am always wanting to learn more about diet. I know I am at maintenace but I like to know all that I can.

Marcy....I know what you mean about paying for a wedding .... been there done that and we are still paying it off. Only 2 more months/payments and our wedding/honeymoon/rings will be paid off. We will be totally debt free. We knew what we were up to when we decided to pay for the wedding ourselfs so that is why we took out a loan to help with the costs. And to be honest I would do that again in a heart beat. Because I had no money worries. I knew that we had the money in the bank if something went wrong or if I wanted a little something extra. And I paid what I didn't spend back to the loan. Maybe you guys should check into something like that...it worked for us!! Just an idea. Way to go on losing 1lb specially when it is TOM...I go up and up and up....:lol:

Diane...Hope all is well with you. Post and let us know how things are with you.

Well gonna get my monday started....I will check back in later...everyone have a good day.

Hello all, I have just recently joined LA Weight Loss (actually in last two weeks) and did good the first week I lost 6 lbs. I have religiously been following the diet and the last two weigh ins I have gained 1 lb. I am totally discouraged about it, and have already spent $600 trying to follow this plan in the last two weeks...counting the plan cost and food. Any advice or tips you could give would be greatly appreciated. I am feeling really down about it.
Thanks so much.

Hi ad4now,

We all here can feel your fustrations but try not to get discourage. Are you keeping a food diary? Do you exercise? Are you watching your portion sizes? Is it that TOM for you? So many things can play a role in what will make you lose or gain.

Tab, who is the LAWL queen can give you even some better tips on the plan.

One thing that I discovered, you must following the plan to the letter or you will gain. There is no room for cheating so make sure you're within what the plan offers you. It also could be the plan you're on, speak with your counselor and see what type of advise they can offer you.

Anyway, best of luck and keep in touch, it's helped us all get through some tough times. You don't want to lose your money.