Dagmar~Thinner scales are made by Conair and the website says that they have a "pre-installed long life battery" and a 10 year warranty. For $30-$40, 10 years is good for me.
Lisa~yes, Dana is majoring in Music. Music Education with a double major of Computer programming. She's also in the Honors Program which has her taking different core classes than the rest of the student body (most of the classes in this division have 15 students or less compared to the 100+ in the regular student population). Her original plan was to get a job in computing after graduation, make good money, retire early and then teach music, but I think she's now planning on teaching high school music (and I suppose if they need a computer teacher, she can do both).
Megan~hang in there! I hope things go well for you at work after your boss is gone. Don't give into the food!
We made it home safely from the motorcycle rally. It was fun and I did tons of walking. Bought some more bike shirts. My eating wasn't too awfully bad, I did have a quesadilla but only ate 1/2 of it. DH wanted a funnel cake but never got one. I drank several bottles of water that day.
My one big problem is that since riding while on the tail end of a bad cold, I'm now sick again. I knew I should have stayed home, but didn't want to disappoint DH. We headed out that morning in what was supposed to be a group with 3 other couples, turns out we left in a huge group of at least 50 motorcycles. We took lots of pic's with a disposable camera and I haven't had them developed yet. Someone else took a great pic of DH that has been posted and man he does look HOT, if I say so myself, LOL. I'll try to get Lacy to put that pic on here for all to see.
Jessica, I'm right there with you on being up 10 lbs. I can't seem to get mine off. I have decided that as soon as I am well that I'm gonna join WW. Maybe they can help. At least I'll feel like I'm trying my best and I can still use the maintenance help. I really feel like the rest of my body looks fine, it's my tummy that I hate. My DD is tall and slender with a rounded tummy and she gets asked if she's pregnant all the time. It just crushes her. It really irks me that people are so insensitive as to just assume that and have the nerve to say it.
I'm counting the days again, 19 days til my son comes to visit. This time his plans should not get changed as he already has his flight tickets.
Lacy is enjoying her new job at Subway. Shelbey is enjoying not having a job. Both girls are getting an allowance each week (which they won't receive if they don't do their chores).
Monday DH got one more bedroom finished with a new wood floor. Woohoo.
Good Morning, This day is not starting well for me. I think I've mentioned before, I don't weight oftne. I usually just rely on my clothes to let me know how I'm doing. LYING clothes. I finally got on the scale this morning and I'm up a pound. So, it's back to the old drawing board and starting to really concentrate on what i'm eating. And i know the problem. Since the weather has turned cooler I want to EAT! I'm hungry all the time. Is this nature's way of making sure that we last the winter? Doesn't it know we're not cave men and women any more and can get food any time? Rant, rave....and get to work losing it!
Allison, Having no musical talent at all, I always appreciate people who do. Seems you and I have had the misfortune to gain lately. we'll have to work doubly hard to have a good report next time.
Pat, hope your trip is good.
Dagmar, My scale is so old. I just make sure it and the doctors scale say the same thing. I've found that I don't like all the things that I used to "crave" either. I think our taste buds have evolved, don't you?
Lisa, Taking care of a baby is all-time consuming. To be taking controle of what you eat at this stage is great. The exercise will come when you have the time. You did it once, you know how to do it again.
Megan, I hope your new boss isn't as bad as you suspect. Did the plumber come out yet?
Barb, I wish I had controle of my food right now. Sorry to say it has controle of me. But, now for long. I feel too good at this weight to regain. And all those lovely clothes i bought is an added incentive. Funny, all I have to do is look in the closet and gives me added incentive.
Michelle, Enjoy that new charm. You earned it. This is the first time I haven't been able to get my new charm! I'm mad at me!!! I was looking forward to it. I could go get one anyway, but that would be cheating and defeat the purpose. When I look at that charm I want to know that it stands for something. A new plan maybe? I have to take a charm off every time I gain?
Lilly, I forgot to say, I hope you feel better soon. And I think you're doing wonderful, considering you're taking steeroids. They were one of the reasons I gained weight. I know how hard it is to controle your appetite while taking them. And I can't wait to see pictures of you and "hot" hubby on the bike!
LisaMarie - can you come and give me piano lessons? I took them as a kid but my retention is poor. I can play the right hand in the key of C only. Would love to be able to play more. Time, all I need is time.....
Eh, Slim, one pound - while something to be watched - is certainly not a huge deal. You could be retaining water, or whatever. Most people have a 3-5 pound "range" that keeps them happy.
Lily, hope you feel better soon. GOod to hear that SHane has his flight tickets. I'm sure it'll be great to see him.
I have interesting news from my best friend Vonda that went on the bike rally with us, her daughter, Melinda is dating a movie star. She lives in Hollywood and is a Model. She is very beautiful. Vonda told me Melinda is dating Shane West (star of the movie A Walk to Remember) and is on ER (I think). Anyway, last week he came to Vonda's for several days with Melinda. They taught him to ride 4-wheelers and go fishing. (things he wasn't accustomed to doing). Report is he was very likeable and made himself right at home.
. I was sick and didn't get to go meet him. They kept his visit very low-key so they didn't have a bunch of people there wanting autographs. How cool!
Jessica - I am determined to finish a triathlon too.
So far I have been working on the running - but should step up on the other two sports. I hear you though about losing motivation in the winter.
I plan to cross train by skate skiing when ski season opens.
Maybe we can keep each other motivated??
Hope everyone is doing well.
Allison - how is the Dr. G plan going? Are you loving your mixed nut snacks?
While I was following that plan - those were the highlight of my day.
sznn~the plan is going OK. I'm still not 100% with it. I've been eating a piece of fruit with lunch. I've been having sweeteners in my yogurt. I've had some low carb wraps (which aren't allowed until later). I'm moving slowly towards it. And then my son asks for pasta and bread sticks for dinner! Instead we had a southwest salad (which had corn and black beans). I'm not sure that I'll be able to do this. I'd prefer to do South Beach.
ETA: about the nuts, next time I'll just buy the raw pecans and raw almonds. Both of those I LOVE! But the pepitas aren't that great.
I'm definitely suffering from post-vacation letdown .
DH is totally (and understandably) busy with his study, work, and drumming schedule. I'm having to do all the housework .
My dad is calling several times a day with demands . And there's the whole financial crisis/my own personal one with 30% of my business down the toilet in the last 3 weeks. And there are at least 3 more dogs who will be leaving in the next two months, one of whom I love like she was my own .
I sat in my office, in the dark, last night eating those little mini chocolate bars for Halloween. I think I went through at least 25 of them.
I can't seem to get started with the diet/exercise plan again. What's the point ? NYC, the highlight in an otherwise really nasty year (and probably a couple of bad years to come) is over. I really have nothing to look forward to in my life.
Sznn - Yeah, I was thinking of starting a chat thread on the exercise forum for triathlon. I don't know how many other people would join in though! I could definitely use accountability and motivation. LOL, when you said "Dr. G" I totally thought of that show on discovery health channel, Dr. G Medical Examiner.
I'm really enjoying the breath of cool air that's come down this way. It's finally pleasant to be outside, in the morning at least. I love it when fall comes to northern Florida after the loooong, hot summer. My friends and I love to go boating, camping, sit around outside in this kind of weather. It seems strange but in Florida summer isn't the time to be outside if you don't have to - fall through spring are definitely our seasons!
Jessica, I love Dr. G! You haven't posted any dog antics in a while. How is your pup doing?
Dagmar, . I'm sorry your business is suffering in these poor economic times and you continue to have difficulties with your father. Is there any way that you could sit DH down, explain that you know that he's busy but you need more help around the house and with DH? I know those candy bars taste good - but they won't in the long run. They won't help! Let me remind you that the point of sticking to a diet & exercise plan for all of us is to enable ourselves to live better quality, longer lives, for ourselves, for our friends and family. We're here for you.
Lily, glad the bike rally was fun. Too bad you missed the movie star. Maybe he'll visit again and you can meet him. I saw "A Walk to Remember" and he is a cutie. How are you feeling today?
Freda, I'm not surprised that your clothes didn't reveal a 1 lb. gain - that's not very much! Don't worry too much about it. BF showed the plumber the leak, and once the plumber determined what was causing it BF realized he can fix it himself (actually made the same repair on a toilet at my old house). The plumber (who's a friend of my landlady) isn't even charging for the quick house call. Thankfully it isn't a big deal at all.
Hi everyone...I got about two hours of sleep last night so I'm not very chatty. I'm reading all your posts and thinking about you, even if I don't have the strength to respond individually!!
I planned on trying to take an easy jog tonight when my husband gets home but it will be hard to find the energy. Also, I haven't figured out what to do about my boobs! I always had to strap them down with two bras while running before I got pregnant, and now that I'm nursing I don't know if that's a good idea. Sigh... I just want to RUN!!
Dagmar, sorry things are looking so down for you right now. Hope it all turns around soon.
Megan, spring and fall are my favorite times of year too. Best for fishing, hunting, golfing, camping and most of the things I enjoy doing. This morning I had to wear a jacket when walking the dogs, it was only 58 degrees. And yeah, I'm sorry I missed meeting the movie star too. I can't believe my friend was so nonchalant about her daughter dating him. I hope she marries him and maybe I'll get to go to a big fancy wedding, LOL.
A question about allowance for teenagers. I am giving Shelbey and Lacy each $35.00 weekly and they have chores that they are responsible for doing each day. Is this a fair amount? Lacy has a part-time job at Subway and makes some extra money that way. Shelbey quit her part-time job that she was tired of working at. I pay for all their meals at school and home , they only use their money when eating out with friends, going to football games or movies and such.
Last night both Shelbey and Lacy slept with me. They were scared because they thought they saw a ghost, LOL. Both of them are convinced our house is haunted. They call our ghost , Kenny, who was the 17 yr. old son of the previous home owners that died in a car wreck the night of his senior prom. Sometimes they get themselves all worked up and scared and end up in my bed. I've never saw the "ghost". We've lived here 9 years now. Shane had also convinced the girls the ghost was real.
I am getting excited about my son's visit. I miss him terribly. Going 6 months without seeing my son has been miserable for all of us. I'm already worried how hard it will be for me to let him board that flight back to Iraq!
Healthwise I think I'm starting to get better. Just an occasional dry cough now that's very irritating during the night. I'm gonna try to go to the gym this evening and see how it goes.
I finished the current round of radiation, don't know if I will have more. Had surgery yesterday , feel a little sore and tired today but otherwise OK.
I took them as a kid but my retention is poor. I can play the right hand in the key of C only. 
Would love to be able to play more. Time, all I need is time.....
Bleagh!
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. And there's the whole financial crisis/my own personal one with 30% of my business down the toilet in the last 3 weeks. And there are at least 3 more dogs who will be leaving in the next two months, one of whom I love like she was my own 
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? NYC, the highlight in an otherwise really nasty year (and probably a couple of bad years to come) is over. I really have nothing to look forward to in my life.
. I'm sorry your business is suffering in these poor economic times and you continue to have difficulties with your father. Is there any way that you could sit DH down, explain that you know that he's busy but you need more help around the house and with DH? I know those candy bars taste good - but they won't in the long run. They won't help! Let me remind you that the point of sticking to a diet & exercise plan for all of us is to enable ourselves to live better quality, longer lives, for ourselves, for our friends and family. We're here for you. 
. How are things?
