Oh Bargoo, I'm sorry to hear this. Brings back too many memories for me as it was how DH was diagnosed. :hug: to you. And please let us know how it goes.

Anne - :hug: to you too - screaming, whining little children put me right off, which may be why I never had any. :) I love them when they get to be 3 or 4 and can communicate a lot better.

Megan - stay dry! I hear that Hannah is moving up your way as well, or maybe past? A friend in NC mentioned it.

:wave: to everyone. Busy day here, and it will continue all week I'm sure. I'm never sure that long weekends are worth the short work weeks that follow. :lol:

Bargoo-sending prayers and positive thoughts to you.

Thank you all for your kind thoughts and prayers, it is greatly appreciated.

Bargoo-- Many :hug: and prayers to you. Please keep us posted.

Hello to everyone else! I don't have the time or energy to post individual replies right now. We returned late last night from dropping dd off at college. I feel sick now and exhausted. My eating was some good, some bad... no gym though tons of walking... my weight was up a couple of pounds but I'm not surprised. I was going to go right back to the gym today but I feel lousy so I'm giving myself a pass until tomorrow. I feel at a loss with dd gone. I'm not sure how I feel but my dh is taking it hard......he is devastated! He is not usually sentimental but some things really get to him like when my mom and dad died. He is so sweet and I just want to comfort him and not show him I'm hurting. He is making me sad.... It is an adjustment for all of us.

I feel really "fat" but I know much of it is water and lack of exercise. I hope I feel better tomorrow so I can get back on track.

Here's to a great September!

My Three-Year Reward
 

August marked the third anniversary of my joining a gym and completely overhauling my diet and exercise. I've bought myself a present for every anniversary and had promised myself a new car for my third anniversary. And not just any new car--a convertible! In 2001, I totaled my Acura Integra (which I loved) and made myself buy a Honda Civic as punishment. I decided seven years was enough punishment and now I could have a fun car again and after three years of exercise and eating right (well, most of the time ;)), I think I earned it. I bought my shiny new Mazda Miata with a retractable hard top this weekend. I've attached a few pictures below.

Otherwise, the weekend was uneventful. Eating was okay, could have been better, but nothing too far off plan.

Meg: Please! How can we blame you for not responding--you're drugged and have new titanium knees to worry about! I'm sure you will get your eating back on track once your routine gets a little more normal and you are in a little less pain. I'm still get the heebee jeebies just thinking about your surgery.

Robyn: I sometimes get a similar response from my SO when I ask, in all seriousness, if I look fat (and he also possess no tact for questions like that). It's nice! :D Much better than the response I would get three years ago (when I knew better than to even ask the question). That sweet dumpling squash sounds awesome--I have to find some of them. I love small vegetables and fruits!

Midwife: I am so jealous of your self-picked raspberries! :drool: I'm glad to hear that you've gotten back on plan.

alinnell: Congrats on the 2lbs lost! :goodscale: I'm sure you look fabulous in your new Bermuda shorts!

EZ: I hope you have a good trip!

lilybelle: Isn't all about how you look anyway? ;) Who cares what your golf score was so long as you looked fabulous while playing? Congrats on finally getting some $$ out of the XW--that must feel nice. :s:

Dagmar: Sorry you are having so much trouble with your Dad. :hug: Hopefully once you get to NY you'll be able to forget about him and enjoy yourself.

joyofsix: Welcome back! It sounds like you have a lot going on; just like with Meg, I can't believe anyone blames you for not posting.

the slim me: Sigh. I wish I could figure out how to eat like a naturally thin person. :dunno: When you get it down, be sure to clue me in!

wndranne: I know how you feel about the running. I also have knee problems and had to stop running for a while--not even on the TM, much less outdoors. It's such an important part of my exercise routine that it was really a struggle to find replacement exercise. Every time I thought about going over to the gym and getting back on that :censored: elliptical, I just felt exhausted. And I'm sorry you are struggling with the kids. :hug: Raising kids is hard! I can't take loud noises (I don't even like the phone to ring), so I don't know how anyone manages kids (they are so noisy). I don't think you can be blamed for feeling stressed at times. Not that this is true for you, but I know lots of women that were relieved to go back to work after having kids because being home with them was so stressful. And I don't believe for one minute that you are starving your DS! I'm sure you'll get his food figured out.

paperclippy: Sounds like you had a great weekend (and free rocks for the yard are an extra special plus--how nice that your DH was willing to do that)! Wish I could go away for the weekend and come back only 1 lb heavier (you won't find any advice from me on Dagmar's vacation eating thread--I'm a dismal failure at it :nono:).

Bargoo: :hug: I am so sorry to hear that the results of your test were bad news. You'll be in my thoughts and please keep us posted.

Megan: I'm glad Gustav didn't hit you as hard as Fay. The organization that I oversee is holding our major annual conference in New Orleans in October and with all the reports of hurricanes, etc., I have to say that I'm starting to get nervous about it. :eek: We're a pretty small organization and it's a significant source of revenue for us. But I can't wait to hear about your move! You are going to be so happy in your own place.

clvquilts: All that sailing sounds marvelous! Congrats on placing, even if you could have placed higher if you hadn't gotten confused (sounds like something I would do :dizzy:).

Michelle: :hug: Sorry that you aren't feeling well and that dropping your DD off at college has taken such a toll. Not having kids, I just can't even imagine what you and your DH are experiencing, but I'm sure it must be very hard. I hope you feel better (physically and emotionally).

What a beauty!
 

And I'm not just talking about the car Barbara, although it looks fabulous too! You look so fit and happy in the photos!You deserve every fun minute you'll have driving it. And don't forget to keep the passenger seat free for all the hotties you'll attract! ;)

Dagmar

Barbara, what a great looking car! And you look gorgeous! wow!

bargoo, I am so sorry to hear about your bone scan results. You will most definitely be in my thoughts and prayers.

Barbara, first of all congrats on your 3 year anniversary. That is most certainly a reason to celebrate!!! And celebrate you did. Enjoy that little beauty. And oh yeah, speaking of little beauties - you are GORGEOUS. You skinny little thing you. So yes, I hope you enjoy the car and your healthy, fit and trim little self for many years to come.

Whew! Nice wheels, Barbara! Congrats on your milestone!!

Barbara, thanks for your kind thoughts. Your car is beautiful. congratulations. You look great, much younger looking than your avatar.

Good morning all,

I'm currently having a bad hair day and am dunking my tired, cranky self in a vat of coffee. :coffee2: I know that my life is actually quite great, but I'm in a bad mood, so I'm trying to keep that from translating into any emotional eating. BF was being stupid last night. He isn't stupid very often, and additionally his stupidness kept me from getting enough sleep. 'nuf said.

Barbara, you look wonderful! Very slender and vivacious. And your new car is pretty too. Congratulations on 3 years of maintenance!

Michele, aww, I hope you and DH can adjust smoothly to your DD being away at school. Don't worry, I'm sure she'll be home in a week to do laundry like Allison's DD!

Pat, thanks, I'm out on the panhandle of Florida so at this point Hanna is not projected to impact us directly. Of course if you live in a hurricane-prone area you learn projections mean nothing. And then after Hanna there is Ike, and Josephine, and the next wave off of Africa... :dizzy: I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Jessica, ah yes, I remember that too. I was so nervous as I'd never really dated anyone for more than a few dates and I didn't want to screw it up! I can't believe we've been together for 3 year either. Of course I remember when you and DH were just dating, and you moved, got married, bought your house... time flies!

bargoo, :hug::hug::hug:

It's almost the weekend, right?

Bargoo:hug::hug:

You are in my thoughts.
Please let us help in any way we can


Hi to all the others,

:hug: to meg (don't be too hard on yourself)
:hug: to Anne: You 'll figure the boy's food out. Is he allergic to anything? My DS went histerical at the bottle ( I did not have sufficient milk so he got additional bottles.) It actually took me 2 weeks to figure out he was lactose intolerant, and het did not gain much in that period.

Rabbit

I'm starving!
 

Really hot day today and no wind at all so we were all broiling :flame: at the beach off-leash. I drank too many diet colas and now DH is late for dinner.

Had a small protein fix at 5 p.m. and now I AM starving :drool:!!
Was given a humongous chocolate bar as a gift from some folks in Estonia whose kid (never met any of 'em) I bought a gift for from my father.

That bar :devil: is calling to me very loudly right now. I am gifting it to my two skinny young nieces tomorrow night. As long as I keep typing I'll keep things from getting out of control :crazy:.

Any of you ladies have all evening to chat ;)? Now I know I have more willpower than this and just coming here for a break I've made the decision to not go for the chocolate. I will put it out in the garage and get it tomorrow after work.

Have a great night all!

Dagmar :cool:

Wow Barbara! You and your car look amazing!
My dd is jealous. She wants me to trade my Mazda in for a convertible! I'm thinking that I might be ready for a convertible next time I get a new car (but my car is newish so it will be awhile!).

I have found it hard to get back into the swing after my weekend away. I know that it is partially stress but I do worry that I can lose my focus so quickly. I managed to exercise at the gym tonight while watching Sarah Palin's speech and I cooked tonight, so I hope I'll be back to myself soon.

Barbara-awesome car and you look great
Megan- I was grumpy yesterday too. I'm blaming the heat. Even if that's not why, I'm blaming the heat.

It was 98 here yesterday. I walked a couple miles but not at a killer pace. Eating sort of fell apart at dinner. Ah well, today is a new day.