Kempy , you will spend hours and hours on your new computer I'msure! In the beginning I did lol. I got so hooked and then realized " Who's gonna cook dinner? " lol

Enjoy!

Hey Rusty! How did you pick your name Rusty,Rusty?


ttyl!

Gen

I can't wait to get on it tomorrwo. Yeh, we got a dell. I think the guy is kind of a goof. They just gave us the best deal. We even were able to pick between a 17" regular screen or a 15" flat for the same price. We didn't want that big of a sceen so wee got the cool 15". I hope I don't get to addicted.My hubby spent a few hours last night playing the games on it. I guess it is my turn next.

Congrats on your new technology, Kempyd, and I hope hubby lets you have a turn soon! (Isn't it funny how they'll spend hours playing with a new computer or t.v. because they 'know about all this technical stuff', but a new dishwasher or vacuum cleaner- forget it!)

Something thati s funny is when we first met I had to hook all of the electronic stuff up. He had no clue. lol I will give him this he is a wonderful cleaner. Sometimes to good. He will bother me until I help him clean. I really don't want to come home from work and vaccum everyday. He does. So, guess what I tell him, have at it while I sit and watch Friends and eat my Weight Watchers ice cream. That usually shuts him up. lol

Woohoo! Dude you got a Dell! That is great Kempyd!

Well I just got back from the luncheon with my son. They had a Thanksgiving luncheon for the kids and their parents. So I went over there and stuffed myself in one plate. It is amazing how much you can really fill up on if you just take your time. I ate very slow. I am not overly stuffed but I am contentdly FULL. Then I went over to purchase our turkey for Thanksgiving. I don't know if any of you might know how many days i need to keep it in the fridge to defrost before the big day? Hmmm?

Okay well I will send this through and surf the world for a while.
Kina

PS...Does anyone own an ab roller? I want to know if anyone can share any success results or whatever. I have been using it at night and I have been 20 rolls per night (as if it has been that long) I only started using it this week. Thanks.

I used to love that turkey dinner at school. It was like they cook better when they knew the parents were coming. I wouldn't mind going to eat in the caf. right now. Only problem is I have no kids.

I havn't used the ab roller b4. I know a workout ball is great. Also one of those wheels that you hold onto adn sit on your knees REALLY hurt but it work. They are pretty cheap too.

My school had great food. Too good actually, I worked in the kitchen for extra credit so we all sat there and stuffed our faces. LOL I did love the turky and gravy.YUM. I don't know if I will make a pumpkin pie or not this year. I have a low fat crust but I am the only one in my family who eats it. We aren't going anywhere for Thanksgiving or having any family over. I actually am going to have to work so the donuts are ready to deliver the next morning. YEEHAA!!!

We just gor our computer in April too and I know I am addicted to it!!! I will turn it on when I come in for pee breaks during work and check my messages. LOL

We are picking up a honey baked ham for Thanksgiving. I have a coupon for a free pumkin pie with it so of course we have to get it. I am going to have to use some serious self control next week.

I know what you mean Kempy. I like to nibble all day on Thanksgiving and Christmas. Stuffing is my favorite!! I haven't had any sweets for 43 days so I don't really want to tempt myself with too many this year. I would make the pie and cut a piece off and give the rest away so I am not tempted but everyone will have pies already. I will have to figure something out because I am craving pumpkin pie.

I started using the fat free half and half in my mashed potatoes and no butter. The half and half makes it so creamy that you don't even notice the lack of butter. When I do my stuffing I don't use butter either. the juice from the turkey makes it moist. I didn't gain any weight from thanksgiving the year I hit my goal so I am hoping I don't this year either. Now Christmas is a doozy because we give all of our neighbors donuts so they usually bring us something on Christmas day. One of my neighbors makes the BEST homemade caramel corn with nuts.

I obviously grew up in a deprived school district. I also remember very clearly the special "Turkey and Dressing" meal. The dressing was a mostly gelatinous glob of unknown origin that I swear would bounce if you dropped it on the table. It seemed the Turkey was always a bit off-color.
My family dinner, on the other hand, is much the same as when I grew up. Enough food for 4 times as many people as there are. "So there are plenty of leftovers", my mom says. What that means is theres enough for everyone to gorge themselves. I usually do O.K. at the meal. I've learned not to eat until I'm uncomfortable. But there are always way too many sweets around. Same at Christmas. My sister and I have tried without success many times to start new traditions like board games or charades or anything to move the focus off eating. The food still seems to be the center of the celebrations though.
I seem to be inching my way toward following my planned food program. Better yesterday than Sunday. Better today than yesterday. Tomorrow I expect to do better still.
Congrats on the new technology Kempyd. DSL is wonderful. I don't know how I ever managed without it. And I would definitely DIE if I didn't have a computer at home. I've got 3 as a matter of fact! One is my daughters and one is an old one I have (just in case). Yes, I'm definitely an addict.
Bye all for now.

Jen
238/236/140

Ciao Ladies,

My my my. Have we benn busy. And so have I. I seem to have missed a bunch of action.

Kina, I have every "ab" gadget and gizmo evr invented to include the ab roller. For me, I would have to say the most effective was the wheel that Kempyd mentioned. Though I think it's for the advanced ppl because the next day I couldn't even laugh, my abs were so sore, but I guess that means it did it's job. The Ball is awsome! I love that thing. The ab roller is good because you can isolate muscles better.

I am sooooo happy because in less than 1 week I will be home with my family. I think this is the first Thanksgiving in 3 years I'll get to spend at home, Plus the family will be throwing a party for my 21st B-day. I'm so excited!! I gotta got to work now. I'll try harder to keep up with you all. It's kinda hard when your in a totally different time zone.

Later

Dips you must be so excited about coming home. 3 years without being with your family for the holidays,wow. I gave birth to twins on my 21 birthday. LOL( not much of a fun party.) but hey the nurses gave me an extra piece of birthday pie.

I weighed in today so this is my final weigh in for the challenge, right? I lost another 3 pounds. I have lost a total of 11 pounds for this challenge!!!How the heck am I losing all of this weight???? I only exercise for 30-45 minutes everyday and I am eating my 3 meals.Somebody please look at my journals for my food intake and let me know if I am doing this right? I'll take all the quick loss I can get because when I get to about 160-150 pounds it will slow right down to about 4-5 pounds a month. Plus, I am dying to get into real jeans so I don't have to wear baggy tshirts.

I hope you all have an awesome day!!

206.5/185/130

Our last weigh in is the 24th Sunday. OMG right before Thanksgiving! I will hate to get on the scale 2 days after Thanksgiving to see if I maintained!




Angie ,it seems you are doing all the right things. And even if you think that 45 minutes of exercise is not enough,you might be busy around the house and are burning extra calories there as well. I do 1 hr everyday but when I get home I never sit down! I'm clceaning,answering the business phone ,laundry,running errands,cooking ,washing,sweeping and mopping. You'll burn at least 500 Extra calories there for the rest of the day. Keep busy! It is working for me !


c ya later !
Gen

Thanks for the support Gen. I was on the calorieking sight and they said that I was losing it too fast but I am not hungry . I eat my 3 meals a day and no snacking in between. I have been having a hard time getting in any extra exercise because we have a winter wonderland outside and I don't like walking on glare ice with a 30 pound buffalo trying to pull me. LOL.

I jumped on the treadmill and cranked the stereo this morning. My favorite workout song is PINK 18 wheeler. It is so upbeat and perfect for a dieter. I like the new eminem one too. for 8 mile.

My favorite workout song is PINK 18 wheeler. It is so upbeat and perfect for a dieter. I like the new eminem one too. for 8 mile.


lol, that's too funny! I work out to Pink too. Just like a Pill and Family Portrait are personal favorites. I usually watch
mtv on mute while
I listen to my cd player, but when a good video comes on I listen to it and turn off the cd player. Today I was watching the video for 8 Mile and I thought about getting the cd to walk to. I also love Dixie Chicks, Everclear and No Doubt. I like when Jennifer Lopez or Gwen come on because it gives me added motivation to move my butt!! Does anyone have any suggestions for good, upbeat, fast paced workout cds? I need to spice up my collection to keep myself moving!
Honeybaked Ham for Thanksgiving!!! I'd be in Heaven. It is one of my favorite foods of all time. Now I'm thinking about it. I wonder if I could talk dh into one?
Kempyd, congrats on the computer!!! Good luck winning some time on it too.
So I've lost two pounds on this challenge. Maybe three. I can't remember. But I was thinking about it last night and I have seriously dieted three times in the 7 years since my sons birth. Each time I have gotten to right where I am now and then regained. Usually, what happens is my loss slows way down or stops and then winter comes and brings with it the end of my exercise. But this year, I finally bought a Treadmill so that won't happen. I think my body is just really fighting to stay here. My lowest in these 7 years was 183. Right where I am now!! But I'm going to do it this time. I'll just keep plugging away and my body will have to give in at some point!!!
Take care everyone and I am going to try to start posting more! Have a great Wednesday!!