Suite: Sooo sorry about your divorce! Are you doing okay with it? I can't even imagine. I hope you take care as well! That's good that you're losing again! I know you were getting frustrated with that...

Cakebatter: I have tried the 30 Day Shred a couple of times, and every time I gave up because it WAS boring. I just can't get into it. Then again, I'm not a huge fan of workout videos.


Well, I am still waddling along as well . I have become really frustrated lately with trying to get groceries. I don't have a car, so I have to take the bus to the grocery store. And lately I have been having to go at least once a week in order to keep my produce stocked, and to have things to eat at work for lunch. It's really hard because I can only buy as much as I can carry on the bus. I stuff it all into my backpack and then go on the bus. So lately I have been having to resort to eating out a lot as a result of not having time to commute on the bus, and not having lunches for work.

I was actually surprised though because I ate Panda Express the other day and I thought for sure that it was going to be a horrendous amount of points, and it was REALLY low. I had steamed rice, mixed veggies, and eggplant tofu. The rice was 2 points, the veggies were 2 points, and the eggplant tofu was 2 points. I was seriously shocked. That is less than what I normally plan for lunch, which is 8 points. So I am glad that I know that now, so whenever I need to eat out and there is a Panda Express around, then I can order that.

I'm still not working out! I know I am being lazy...

VDay I just asked about you on the 20's thread. You're not lazy you gotta get some motivation. I can totally understand about the bus thing. Chinese is usually pretty low points as long as you stick to stir-fry type dishe. I live off the stuff if I don't want to cook or go the grocery store. I went the grocery store last night to get some produce and it was just tto expensive so opted for canned fruit instead...yeah I sacrificed healthy eating for being cheap.

Canned fruit isn't that bad As long as it's not packed in syrup, anyway. I never feel bad if I opt for frozen or canned produce over fresh, if money is tight - I did not get fat from canned pears in juice, or frozen green beans!

vday, thanks for asking I'm doing okay. I go through moments when I feel I may regret making this decision, but then L does something to show me I really am walking the right path for me. He's playing hurt puppy though, which is really irritating - he refuses to see how he had a hand in our downfall. I am kind of excited about moving on with life, even though it's still sad. I am seriously irritated at our management company right now though, they have the most RIDICULOUS lease breaking policies. As in, if I break my lease and pay them an obnoxiously large fee, I am still liable for every month's rent that they are not able to find someone to live in my place. So tell me, what's their incentive for renting out the place, when they know someone will be paying rent?!? AAAAHHHHH!!

I did find this super-cute little one bedroom apartment I am trying to get my hands on. I went to see it and have called the landlords but they have not called back. So that frustration combined with the mess of our current place is really aggravating. This part is worse than the actual divorce!!

In diet news, I've been doing so-so foodwise this week. Had Rice-a-Roni for dinner last night because I need to go grocery shopping - talk about salt overload! Bleh. I just have too much on my plate right now to want to devote time to meal planning and grocery shopping, though I need to do so.

Oh well! Hope everyone else is good!

Suite Sorry things aren't going so well. Apartment managing companies suck. I had the same problem before trying to break a lease. Some people are jsut so funny when it comes to the "blame game". Keep your chin up.

cake: LOL at being cheap! HAHAHA!

Suite: Yeah that's the same way I feel about breaking up with my boyfriend. I was sad for a while, but now I am really excited to just move on. It's also exciting to be independent, and not have to check in all the time with a spouse, or to plan your life around what you do together. I feel like I can do whatever I want to do FOR ME, and start building up myself again. I am sure you will eventually feel that way too. My boyfriend tried to play hurt puppy as well, writing all these sad poems and messages. I'm just thinking "You should've been thinking about that when I tried to get you to go to counseling, or work on our problems". I'm glad that you are getting your own place, hopefully the stupid managers will shove it!

Vdaybaby~ that must stink with the groceries. Are you getting your car back soon or is this going to have to become a permanent routine?

Suite~ Apartment searching always stinks, but think of how much fun it will be to do all the decorating how you want and basically be able to do what you want in your own place!


So some serious drama on the home front. My parents decided to call the cops on my bf (we are back together on terms that I will specify in a sec) for drugs and alcohol, so now he is required to go to court and rehab. My parents love my bf, but feel that his parents won’t do anything to help him, so they took it on themselves to basically force him to do something. So I’m both mad and proud of them since my mom promised she would just try to help him without including the police, but the counseling service she called said that the only way to make sure he gets the help he needs, is to basically force him into it. SO MUCH DRAMA! So he leaves in the next couple days. Going to be interesting. Some of you are probably wondering why I stay with him. He is an absolutely amazing person when he's sober, and I love him with all my heart. We have been through so much together and I can't imagine leaving him now when he needs me most. I need time for myself as well, and by his going to rehab, I'm going to get that time, plus still be able to be there for him when he needs me. Maybe it is twisted, but for now, it's what I want.

Good news… I lost 4.8 lbs this week!!! I stayed really OP up until the last couple days… but I plan on jumping right back OP today.

I've been doing OK. I've been sleeping a little better lately. Work has been stressful, I actually have more to complain about with work than I do with the pregnancy right now lol. I can't believe I am almost in my third trimester. Boy, time has flown by!

I have a friend's surprise wedding shower to attend tomorrow and Sunday we are going crib shopping.

Here are some belly pics for you that I took last night



vday - Ugh that would be so annoying to me - not having a car for groceries. I go shopping once a week and I hit Walmart (for non-produce, dairy, and meat products) and Stop and Shop. I usually come home with a whole trunk full of stuff. I pick menus for the week before I go shopping, which has helped keep my cost down and also the amount of times I go to the store (i used to go a couple times a week).

jaime - I can understand what you are feeling, the mixed emotions. At least when he acts like a jerk you realize you are justified in feeling excited about moving on. As for the apartment, that is a bummer.

Kim - WOW, lots of drama going on there. I understand why your parents did that though. It sounds like it will be the best for him and for you.

modkittn~ Yay baby!!! You must be getting so excited!!!

suite~ I love your new profile pic!!!

Should know more about what's going on with my bf by tonight. Rehab of some kind, may have to be out patient though.

Hey Ladies. Sorry I've been MIA - it appears there's been lots going on while I've been away.

Mod - cute belly pics. Bet you're getting anxious for Miss Phoebe to arrive!!

KimL - sorry for the drama with your BF but things will work out. It may be tough going for a while though. I think you asked me about my knee laproscopic and how long the recovery was. I was off work for 2 weeks then I was told to take it easy for another 2 weeks. No stairs or putting any undue pressure or stress on my knee. After that I could start adding things back in as long as my knee didn't have any pain or swelling after doing the activity. All in all it took several months for it all to heal back up and I could do the things I would normally do.

Suite - love the new avatar. Look at you looking all thin and all!! Sorry about the problems with the apartment management company. I went through that and it was not fun!!

Vday - that stinks about having to take the bus for groceries. I'm sure it really limits what it is you're able to buy. Are you going to get a car soon? Or is there someone that could take you to the store once a week in exchange for a nice home cooked meal?

Cake - belly dancing is always something I've wanted to try. But I can't find any classes around me to save my soul. I keep checking periodically but guess it's not a real crowd draw around here.

Not much new with me. I'm off work until Wednesday so I'm pretty happy about that!! The temperature is -18 today. I have to do some errands today so I'm going to bundle up. I'll probably look like the abominable snowman!! LOL Anyway, have a good Friday everyone. I'll check back in later. Be good to yourselves.

chiquita623~ -17 here, and they waited until I got to school to let me know we were delayed. 2 weeks isn't bad to be out of work, I'll probably wait for summer vacation then, although they did say I could put it off for a year or two if I want.

It's just cold all over!!! Everybody stay warm!!!

vday- It's a bummer to be without a car. I remember those days, hope it's a temporary thing for you. Hey does, looks like you were able to make some healthy choices when eating out. Excellent!! Have you tried getting a grocery bag that they sell at most stores, won't set you back too much, a few bucks, I even have one from Kohl's and Target that fold up flat, but have sturdy bottoms, so you can tuck them in your backpack, this way you have one more bag on those shopping trips.

Suite- Love the new picture, your face is so thin, you should be so Proud of yourself, you are doing Great!! Sorry for the added stuff on your plate, doesn't make it any easier, but it's Great that you are staying OP, sometimes it helps to have a least one thing that you can totally control, when theres so much that you can't. Be thinking of you alot this week, you stay strong.

modkitten- So cute that little belly of yours. Looks like Phoebe is growing quite nicely. So how many belly touchers do you have in your day?? Some people can't help themselves.

CakeBatter- Funny, I just did a bellydancing tape today, haven't done that tape in a while, it was alot of fun. I needed to do something today, but needed to make it lower impact on my legs, I think I over-did it on my Turbo Jam yesterday, my legs were so sore, that just climbing up stairs or getting up from sitting, would send a shooting pain up my leg. I know I should of taken the day off, but I must say my legs feel so much better today, and I think I will spend more time stretching next time after my TJ. Good Luck with your future plans and the dance troupes, sounds exciting

KimL-Wow-sorry for your present situation, must of been hard for your parents to make that call, even though I'm sure they were right, still hard. I do hope all can get pass this, and focus on getting everyone healthy, specially your BF, My best to you both By the way, Great Weight Loss this week, saw your post in the weight thread

chiquita- Hope you enjoyed your day off-Love when that happens

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Happy to say, had a loss this week and really staying OP. Hey I thought I would try something, I cut out all fake sugar, and trying to just stick with healthy things for snacks, I must say after two days, I do feel a differance, and really don't miss the pudding or 100 calorie packs.

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their weekend.

Institches21~ Congrats on the loss and staying OP.

One of my bball teams won their first game this weekend which was pretty exciting. Nothing really that interesting happened other then that though. Hopefully BF finds out what's going on today.

whoa this thread really has its highs and lows... we were really on a roll for a few days... and now... is everyone on vacation?

Bad weigh in this week, pushing to take care of that next week...

Good Morning Ladies. Not much new with me. Looking forward to the weekend. Taking 3 of my grandkids to see a movie tomorrow evening and then out for dinner. I'm hoping they won't want McDonald's - YUCK!!! Then Sunday will be spent doing my normal cleaning and cooking in preparation for the next week. Pretty exciting life I lead I know.

Anyway, just wanted to hop on here and say Hey. have a good weekend everyone. And always remember to be good to yourselves!!!