I am hoping I will have a better day today if I start off here! I have been struggling since the weekend, and not doing well. I am going into the last 2 week stretch of prep for a big audit in one of my programs, sept 12th. And I have some house/money worries, getting estimates on some work that will my more expensive than I planned. Well, eating chips won't solve that!

I'll do better today. Really looking forward to the 3 day weekend for Labor day(in the states). Probably will have an afternoon bbq at DM's and other than that, just be home. I have one or two bigger projects for Sunday and Monday- our bedroom hasn't been painted yet, and some trim on the first floor, a pair of louvered bifold closet doors, and put up some shelves in that closet. There's lots of yardwork here- trimming down down some humougous shrubbery, so that the painters can get near the house. I think that will take us a couple of weekends.

Other than that, Im going to try to stay focussed on my food today...we'll see, right?

have a good one,
dottie

I'm already caffeinated and raring to go!

I had a bad encounter with some red licorice nibs and some pistachios yesterday but no harm done. I am still in ONEderland and the drawbridge back to that other place is firmly closed.

The Girls and I played "hockey" on the deck this morning with two empty tuna tins. I wonder what the neighbours would think. Luckily our deck is extremely private when the leaves are on the trees.

Hershey went to her "job" with me yesterday. We have to protect client privacy but I did so want to take a picture of a dear old lady as she petted my baby. She got such a lovely sweet and happy smile. A Kodak moment for sure! The newspaper article comes out today so Hersh will be followed by her public all day today, I'm sure. Since everyone wants to give her a treat, I took red pepper cubes. Otherwise, she'd gain more weight on those damned cookies that everyone seems to have stashed away.

This morning we will do our walk and then a bit of gardening. I have to go to the doc later to get a couple of skin bumps checked out. Maybe he'll just take some of the loose skin from my upper underarms and patch me up! They are nothing serious - just skin tags. And if you don't know what those are, you are lucky!

Off for a second coffee and then outta here.

All coffeed up and onto the water already this morning.

Yesterday was great fun, had a hoot shopping although it was raining, the biblical flood kind of rain, almost had to build an arc to get home. All foggy this morning but so nice that it has cooled off a bit.

Today, is exercise rest day, thank the lord. This morning it seems that I'm waddling around, everything is soo sore. So today is not so much rest day as it is healing day I guess. But alas, it is that good kind of sore. My calories continue to be just huge, I've been up nearly 400 a day since this exercising began, got to feed those weary legs! But back down to normal today, hopefully it will induce one of those mini weight drops that I've become so fond of. as I'm still looking for the illusive 189 (has anyone seen it, I know it's around here somewhere?)

24 hours and counting until I'm off the emergency crisis pager, and still only 4 calls (pardon me while I take a huge sigh of relief.) There's even a short work day today, even if only by an hour to make up for my late day yesterday. Then off to dinner with friends, again, I think I may drive myself insane with all this dining out stuff.

So all is OP and right with the world, as far as I can see, there is fog mind you, so I might be missing something.

Almost the long weekend ladies and Brad, hang on, we're almost there.

Tummy

Just ploppin in to say good morning, and it is !! Its seems like the perfect day so far (weather wise).

Dottie, I'll be crossing my fingers for you today !
Ruthie... tisk tisk no more licorice for you, and I mean it (just stay away from the black, it raises your blood pressure).
T.G. hang in there, its almost the weekend (I can't wait either).

Everyone to come, enjoy ~

Hugs, Leens

Good Morning!
Into my second cup of unleaded. I just met my newest student. I'm getting her a week early. The poor thing couldn't handle regular classes. Kids just shouldn't have to be miserable in school. She seems like a real sweetie. I'm staying OP and plan to start exercising, soon. I'm feeling great adn can't wait to get to the lake tomorrow evening.

Dottie - I'll give you the same advice I give my students when they start to stress --Deep breaths in through the nose, out through the mouth. (if you do it the other way, you blow boogers)

Ruth - I wish I could have seen Hershey on the job. I have to confess, I would be sneaking her treats. I just can't resist. I also am unfortunately familiar with skin tags. One little guy drew a picture of me that looked like I had an army of ants crawling on my neck (I have them under my arms, too). I had to explain what they were to him, because, " I drew them things, but i don't what they are." Gotta love kids.

Tummy - Enjoy the fog. There are things out there you don't want to see.

Leens - I hope you weather holds out for the weekend.

To everyone else have a great day.

Karla :

This must be a 2-cup coffee kinda morning as I am just finishing my second cup with my omlette too. I make a deal with myself, for every 16 oz glass of water I drink I can have a cup of coffee, up to two. I don't usually drink more coffee than that but find if I don't drink the water first then I'm not thristy after the coffee and don't get my water in at all. I try to have 64 oz of water by lunch and then all liquid after that is a bonus but "the pressure is off".

It is sunny and nice today, not too hot. There is a beach gathering for the kids in DS class so I'm trying to motivate the troops. Both kids claim they don't want to go so I'm debating between the path of least resistance and forcing them to go have fun

Thirteen out of twenty kids (including DS) are new at the school this year so I really want him to have a chance to meet some of them before school starts next week but it seems counterintuitive to "force" him to go. Of course, 10 minutes after we get there he'll forget he didn't want to go... Ah, the thrill of parenting.

Wishing everyone an OP day!

Hello - I am new to this area. I normally hang around the 10 pounds at a time thread.

Anyway, I started Atkins in Jan, lost 10, got a new job in April - and gained it all back. Just got re-focused (since I quit the job). I also just bought the Walk Away the Pound 1 mile video, and am LOVING it.

I hope you won't mind me checking in with your group to keep my low-carbing on plan. Weighed in today at 181.5!

Talk to you soon - Meg

Welcome, Meg! Of course we don't mind! The Daily is for everyone - we can whine or brag or just generally chat in here.

Oh, ain't it the truth, Kim! I found that when my kids hit jr. high age they became shy and needed pushing to go places - I was forever saying "You're going and you'll have fun, d@mn it!" I still get the evil look from 'em but they admit that I'm right most of the time.

Have a nice day all --

Kel

Good morning! I just wanted to pop in a say hello. Today will be a challenge for me. We have several people here at work with birthdays this weekend so there will be chocolate BD cake this afternoon. I hope I can stay strong and resist the urge and pressure to have some. Any suggestions? Please help!!

G'morning, Ladies...

I'm still insanely busy at work, and it isn't changing anytime soon. I haven't posted much at all in the last week because by the time I get home I'm ready to just zone out for the rest of the night. Bah!

I'm down another 2lbs or so for the week. I'm still losing, period, so that's all that matters.

The latest drink kick: Pepsi released a diet vanilla version. Not bad.

Good morning!

I have my coffe brewing and I am ready to go!

Brad - you are doing so well! I truely envy the male metabolism!!

Turtle - You can do it! Remember we are all here rooting for you! You can resist the temptation!

WELCOME Meg! I am pretty much a newbie here too! These gals and guy are wonderful incentive and support!!

Kim - I do that "your going and your are going to like it" bit too! DS's class had a summer Hiking club. Ds did NOT want to go, but we went to the first one and he loved it! We had to miss the last one (there were 4 hikes in all) and he was so mad he wouldnt speak to me!

Karla - You are doing so well!

Tummy - how did the eating out go last night? I am so glad you had an easy time of it with your pager!! I am looking for that elusive 189 too! You an I are at about the same spot!! Although I only weigh in once a week! I would drive myself insane!

Ruth - I would have loved to see a picture of that! I used to bring my puppy to see my grandfather when he was in the convelesance hospital. I would have to stop by every room because Lady would make her self known to everyone and it was the most precious thing to see how animated the patients got, even the alzheimer's patience! I know those skin tags well too. Part of having PCOS....

Dottie - Hang in there! We know you can do it!

Forgive me if I forgot anyone! so many of you posted before I got here!!

Another busy day for me. I teach crochet again tonight so I need to prepare. Food wise I am on day 25 cheat free! WOO HOO! I just hope the scale shows it this week! I will be taking my measurements on monday also so hopefully I will see a ton of inches down too!

Well, I am off! Have a good day everyone!

Good morning,
I am madly putting stuff away, I have about 40 for the jewish holiday in about a month and as usual, I got little done over the summer. the push has been the 5 boxed of dishes and glassware I inherited from my grandmother. The kids are over at the neightbors and Mil is with her SIL, Fil and DH are playing golf so i can destroy the house to get it cleaned up all alone.

KFS called, she DID NOT go to the beach, they have gone to NH to the local amusement park, I wish we could have gone but I missed the call.

Ruth, both of my gorls were service dogs. hey loved to go to schools for "doggie matainance" talks and for kids who were afraid of doggage. Now they are dog shaped rugs I have to walk around and over.

Exercise is good. I have done 1 houre for the last wekk and I am feeling a little sore, that is a good thing

SIL bday tonight, lobsters and clams for 9 tonight, YUMMMM

have a good day chicks and rooster, keep posting!
-L

Good afternoon, Chicklets and Rooster. Hey, Brad, good for you. Try to imagine 2 lb of butter coming off whatever part of your body you like. That's a good weekly loss.
Last night I went out for dinner with some gal friends and I managed to have a small steak (hold the garlic bread) and a small Caeser salad with a diet pop. Can you believe that little bit cost me $14? Sheesh! But I was OP while the others gobbled up their pasta and breads. We then went to see the stage show, Mamma Mia, in Vancouver. It was excellent. Lots of humor, Abba songs, dancing, etc. I'm nearly crippled today because I'm not used to wearing dressy shoes. I really should get out more.
The GOOD news is that this morning I'm into the 270s at last! Ta DA!! Now, for those of you in ONEderland, that may not seem so terrific, but it's been a long struggle for me. It has also proved to me that sticking to the plan --without trying to sneak in evil carbs every chance I get-- really works. (surprise, surprise) I'm ready to keep on trucking the Atkins way. I've also learned that I can have the occasional Atkins bar without serious consequences and...and this is a big AND....the more fat you eat the less hungry you feel with the end result that you eat less total food (calories) per day. It's so simple but a concept that is really hard to grasp when we're so used to cutting back on fat. I'm still sticking with less than 20 gr of carbs per day and I believe I'll continue that until I get another 20 lb or so off.

Ruth, I wish I could see your Hershey doing her visiting chores. I bet she just loves being the center of attention and what a treat for the shut-ins!

Linda! WTG!!! Congrats! And I think that every loss is a big deal! I can relate to the struggle from past experiences! You should be proud and happy and thrilled ! I know I am for you!