Good morning. Sorry but it's just a regular two day weekend, not a nice long one this week.

We are cloudy and rain is threatening. I have mixed feelings about that as the gardens need it but I wanted to be outside today! Even doing poop patrol is exercise, right?

My suddenly very strange life is cranking along. I am so glad I have my Girls to lend a trace of normalcy as H. is still speaking in very bizarre sentences. The Girls are just into woofing and mumbling. Porties have a great vocabulary. They even have two barks - the baby puppy one and the big tough dog one!

Have a great OP weekend, chickies.

hi, ruth. it's beautiful weather here. but, we are inside still working on boxes. i'm glad you have your girls. have a great weekend!

Hello everyone :0

Sorry I ahve been MIA these days, I've just had so much on my plate that I literally am exhausted! I spent the night last night in bed--a forced rest period--really!

Bad news last night, I found out my inlaws won't be coming after all. My MIL has taken a turn for the worse and is now in the hospital. She will be transferred to a hospital in Seoul later next week where shewill be in the hands of specialists. She is very weak but she is expected to make it. we shall see. Dh is beside himself with worry...

Moving plans are in full swings, it is confirmed we are indeed moving to Atlanta (thanks for all the help and info Deb!) Looks like Deb and I are gonna be neighbours! We are working towards a January move. So right now we are in full swing repairs and such on the house. Most of my exhaustion stems from the fact that I redecorated my bathroom in one day. Stripped off wallpaper, painted the ceiling, puttied holes, and painted. Dh is more than impressed.

Miree started school and loves it The teacher is in love with her and is terribly upset that we are moving. She called her her star student. Aaahhhhh such good ego stroking to the mommy

I have gained 10 pounds and that's due to my meds. My eating itself is not intensive Atkins, but do allow between 40-60mg of carbs. It's all I can handle right now and it's better than letting it get out of control. Hopefully I can once again get off these infernal meds and get back on track!

Sorry to write a novel but I know it's been forever since I was last here and knowing me these days probably forever since I'll be able to get back.

I hope you all take such good care of yourselves

G'morning Ruth and fullfig. Cloudy here in southeast Iowa as well. Lovely napping weather. DH just got off workand is taking a shower. Then he and I are going to get haircuts. He works straight midnights and I work straight days. We've decided that this is the perfect way to have a happy marriage. We're not together enough to fight and we really do charish the time we have together. I'm not sure what we'll do in two years when he retires, though.

Hang in there Ruth. Just know that if you need to vent, we are all here for you.

Have a great day, all!

Karla

hey pooky good to hear from you.
Morning Chicks and our MIA rooster.
I am going to get out of bed soon. I have been exausted. I have a new found respect for all single parents!
DH comes home today......
Ruth hang in there, take the doggies for a long walk and a fun romp.
-L

Good Morning Everyone

Pooky~ its good to hear from you. Thoughts and prayers to your MIL.

When it rains it pours...hubby has been so busy lately, and yesterday, he had 3 more orders come in. One for a new sign for the new shop opening up 3 doors down. If I knew how to work the sign programs, Id be more than happy to help, but I havent got them figured out just yet.

Been op all week, and Im very proud of myself. Did all my workouts, and my cardio when I was suppose to Only 11 more weeks to go for this first challenge. I can do it!

Have a great day everyone!
Robin

Morning All,

With school back in full swing I don't get as much time at my computer - ah well at least I am getting to the gym after I drop the kids off.

DS had his first ever soccer game today. He played well and both teams were evenly matched but the other guys scored way more goals so our team was kinda bummed. Everyone clapped for both sides and they had fun. It looks like it will be a nice day so I'm hoping to have the kiddies run around outside today.

I have been OP and finally back to exercise. The scales should be looking better by Monday - TOM arrived today but all the bloating ought to be gone by then. The percent body fat on my scale is down and I'm pretty sure I've taken off inches this week. L has gotten me on the elliptical trainer and that is getting my heartrate up where it needs to be.

I have just started reading Dr. Phil's new book - very interesting insights. One of my goals is to find enough time this weekend to do some more reading!! Of course, DD has asked to learn to play a computer game with me (she picked one of my new ones :-) so I am going to spend today teaching her the finer points of strategy role-playing games

Have fun today!

Good Morning everyone,

Pooky, glad you found a minute to let us know you're doing alright, everyone has been worried for you .

Robin, good job on week one of BFL, I've looked into that program some years back and you're going to be ripped my dear, I look forward to hearing about how it's going.

So, I now have tonselitis, woohoo, can't eat a darn thing, my stupid tonsels are draining down my throat so the thought of food is well, uh, nasty right now. (Sorry for the disgusting detail) Getting plenty of fluids although drinking more coffee than I should but it keeps my asthma from getting out of control which is far more important. I so feel for you ladies with allergies, I just have insane tonsels that flare up twice a year and wreak havic. But no one wants to take them out, supposedly I'm too old. Going to the doctor on Wednesday for my monthly blood sugar/weight loss tests, make sure I'm still on track so I will take that opportunity to beg, and beg that he rip these dare things out.

So off to read some more posts and then lay down again, no working out for me today, darn it. Have a happy weekend.

Tummy

Hi all.
Slept REALLY late this morning, but finally got my butt in gear. Going to do a little housework and then DD and I will head over to my brother's to meet up with him and my nephews. My brother's a C1 Quad and his only entertainment is the television, so he's got a 52" one. I'm bringing my "Two Towers" DVD and we're going to all sit and watch at his place. The boys mentioned popcorn. Guess I'll bring some home-made beef jerky, hard-boiled egg, string cheese and have maybe just a bit of the popcorn. Still OP. Still losing. Can't believe how well this low-carb stuff works!

Jen

Congrats Fullfig, you're doing great. I don't have a loss to report today but I'm hanging in there. Tummy, I know how you feel with the tonsolitus. I had chronic problems with tonsilitus and strep throat while living in Mississippi. My throat problems cleared up but moved to my sinuses and ears when I moved to Florida and Maine. I begged for years to have my tonsils ripped out to but I always fell just short of haing enough episodes with the two to have them removed. I was 20 or 21 when I started begging but also was told I was too old. Best wishes!

Pooky, good to see you but so sorry to hear you've been under the weather and also that your MIL is so ill. I hope you both improve LOTS.
Tummy, I was a thin child until I had my tonsils out at age 8. I've been fighting flab ever since so maybe your infected tonsils are a blessing in disguise. Just kidding. Even after all these years I can still remember how tonsillitis felt. Owwie! Hope the meds start working soon for you.

Ruth, you are going through a lot right now with Harry. Those doggies of yours must be like a lifeline for you both. Sending warm hugs and good wishes your way.

Sorry to be getting into the hen house so late. It's been a busy day and I've had a little emotional upset. Our older daughter has this knack of making me feel as guilty as sin for just about everything that has ever gone wrong in this world and I've just about had it. Worst of all is I'm always stuck in the middle between her and her father trying to be peacemaker. I don't know why I feel compelled to try to explain and/or justify his attitude. I'm just as upset as she is that my hubby's stubborness is causing a deep rift between him and our older grandson. It's just breaking my heart. Oh well, I guess it will eventually all blow over.

I did my 15-20 minute Body Flex workout this morning. It's getting easier so I suppose I'll be increasing the reps in the coming week. The bad news is that the darned scale refuses to budge. I'm hoping it's all these taut new muscles that are causing the stall.

I'm still totally OP with carb count under 20. Some days the test strips barely turn blush and other days they show moderate ketosis but I never get the dark purple. Very frustrating. I wouldn't mind if the strips didn't change color if only the scale would budge. I guess the true test will be on Monday when I measure. I do feel fitter since I started the BF program.

I'm in the preparatory phase of redecorating our master bedroom. I bought some window toppers from a friend who had just made them but is now moving and they won't suit her new house. Trouble is, there is no duvet cover or bedskirt to match. It's a large paisley print in rose and shades of blue with touches of silver so I went and bought some dusty blue sheets and a plain dusty blue bedskirt and I'll make my own duvet. There was enough left-over fabric from the window toppers to make some pillow shams. Now I have to talk dh into painting the bedroom dusty blue. I'm afraid I'm not Mrs. Capability like Pooky and I leave the house painting to him. I think it's enough that I will be doing the sewing. LOL
Have a nice weekend, Chicks.

Good morning chickies. I have a semi-busy day planned. Hubby is going to St. Louis today for the Rams/49er's game. I am going out to breakfast with dad. We have a tradition that whenever we're all in in town, we have Sunday breakfast together. Dad is the only parent left for DH and I, and we all love our time together.
After breakfast, I'm heading into work to get my grades into the computer and write some lesson plans for next week. Later I may go hot tubbing with my girlfriend. If you have never been, you should try it. So-o-o-o relaxing!
I'm staying OP and after a slow start, (15 pounds and then a 3 week stall) I think I'm losing again. I am trying to stay under 20 carbs every day. I usually manage between 12-15.
Hubby just woke up. I need to see him for a bit before he leaves. I always get a little nervous on the days he goes to games. 3 hours down and 3 hours back. I know he and his friend are good drivers, but it's the other fools on the road that I worry about.
Have a great day, all.

Karla

Good Morning Ladies, and Brad (who should be back from his trip soon, I believe)

Managed to sleep in a bit later today, thank goodness, napped a lot yesterday and not feeling horrible but still having great difficulty eating. Called my doctor and he gave me the name of a few health food stores that stock high protien, low carb soup mixes. So far consumme is the only thing I've been able to eat and that's not going to help keep my strength up. Lost a stinking pound and a half yesterday alone, which is soo not healthy. But DF ran out and picked up the soup, bless his heart and they are not too bad. The calories are a whole lot higher too so I hope that will help out so I don't start lossing all this hard earned muscle.

A weird thing happened yesterday, I'm all nasty and coughing with a runny nose and I still wanted to exercise. That just freaked me right out! Heck a few months ago I didn't want to when I was healthy. But since I'm not certifiably nuts, I just did some stretching instead. It was a great feeling knowing that I have started to love it though.

Karla, I hope your hubby has fun at the game, I'm a football nut too and have driven an 8 hour return trip to watch it in Regina. Hope he gets back safe and sound.

Linda, wtg with the body flex, I don't know a whole lot about it but will go check it out so I at least know more of what everyone is referring to Hope your family stuff works itself out, being the peacemaker of the family I've been there so many times too, it's a tough spot, hang in there.

Jen, sounds like you're doing well with the low carb thing, it is simply marvelous, glad you're enjoying it so much.

Tummy

hi all. can only stay on for a minute. i've got a killer migraine. let's me know TOM should be showing up soon. i already feel the water packing on. i don't expect to see any further loss until next weekend. have a great week!

Fulfig - you and i are at the same place.. TOM is due to show up any time now... ANd I wish he would just get here! The migrane is my clue in too!

Tummy - He take care of your self. The Coffe works wonders for Asthma doesnt it! I am sure you will be fine with it!

I dont have much time to reply to everyone as I am due to go out to my cousins in a bit to see my aunt and uncle who are in town from Californa!

I am still OP.. Stying off the scale until tmo which is my official WI day.. but I can tell I am losing! I also met my goal of 6 days of exercise! Today is my day off..

Yesterday I went to te Eddie Bauer Store with a 20% off coupon (My DH's company had a corporate event with them) and got 6 new tops for fall! All in a large! WOO HOO! I tried on pants and a 14 fit! I didnt buy them because they were all to low in the waist and I am just not comfortable yet in that low rise cut. But I am OUT of the EB size 18 and XL! WOO HOO! What a good feeling that is!

Anyway.. I will check in tmo with more weight gone.. I hope!