Ciao Ladies,

I hate it that I couldn't post this weekend but It's been so hectic with me trying to get my gear together for shipping. I have read the posts, though in an effort to catch up.

You all are so suportive, thank you Noelle, Red, Julie, Angie, Kempy (aka Tree ) Gem, Jackie and everyone else for the encouragement. It seems as though I'm finally seeing the fruits of my labor as I see more definition in my arms and abs. My butt still seems huge to me, I guess that's my problem area

The scale is still hovering at 140/141 all I want is to be in the 130's even if i jump on the scale and see 139.5 But it seems the more I want it, the more it becomes "mission impossible" All I can do is keep going because, you know what? i decided that i would be happy in florida just knowing that I gave it my all and I'm bound to see some more changes in the next few weeks so we'll see.

Just on a final note, Noelle and Angie- you two crack me up with your talk of Mickey but Noelle I'll pass on the message and Angie, You have that silly mickey song in my head now. WOW all that money to swim with the dolphins?? I'll take my chances finding them at the beach

Well everyone seems to be doing their thing so let's keep it going!!

-Dips-

PS Do mondays SUCK or what!!

Good Morning! Yes Dips Mondays suck! I went to bed last night at 9:30 but my head was so congested I couldnt get to sleep until I gave myself a headache. I guess my fingernails are getting too long again because when I try to make a capital I it comes out small.

Dips the mickey mouse song me and my best friend used to sing because we had a hot guy in school named Mickey Miles so we sang it that way instead. Yep, we are freaks!

Yesterday was a perfect day for me dietwise. Mostly because my head was stuffed up so just eating supper was a chore and I was in my bed watching tv at 9. I'll take it anyway I can get it though.

Well that is about it for my weekend. I'll check back later.
Have a Great Day!!

Well, it is Monday again, and my payroll Monday.. so this will be short! I hope everyone had a great weekend.... Mine was just too short! :-) But back to work today, back to my routine!

I made the vegetable quiche cups last night.. they look good, I will let you know how they taste. Having them for my morning break...

Well... it finally happened... got on the scale.. and FINALLY.... I got past that 148.50 mark!! YEAH ME! 148.00. So... lets figure this one out.. I had pizza on Friday, I had McDonald's happy meal on Saturday... I didn't work out except my arms on Sat. and Sun. but come Monday Morning... I FINALLY broke through that wall! Hahaha... Anyway... Dips... I know what you are feeling... it's taken me almost two weeks to break past that plateau. Phew... you will get there girl! Just keep working!

Angie... I hope you finally start to feel better. I was sick all last week and I am glad I am past it. I am taking my vitamins now, so hopefully I won't get sick again... too much time wasted on getting well!

OK... back to work here.... Have a great Monday! :-)

Cherie

Ciao Ladies,

Oh My GOSH!!

Angie- would you believe that you had me singing the song with your hot guy's name??!! I crack up thinking of you and your friend getting all giggly over it Oh my, the things we young gals do.

Cheri- At least one of us is getting some relief! I'm so happy for you, this just lets me know that there's hope. Hmm so it seems I've been doing this all wrong, so pizza and McDonalds, huh, got it! but seriously I take encouragement from you. As soon as I hit 139, you'll be the first to know!

To all my WI ladies I hope you all are having the best possible monday, despite it being monday.

-Dips-

I can't chat just yet but I wanted to post a pic of Echo and my FIL's dog Lexus. Aren't they cute!

Cheri, Way to go girl!! I knew you could do it! I have that happen sometimes, maybe it shakes up your metabolism so it doesnt know what to expect. I have to go buy some vitamins. I dont take them but I was thinking of starting since my cravings for peanut butter are so bad around my PMS time. Maybe I am missing something.

Dips, You will be in the 130's before you know it. You have been working super hard to get there. SOON!!!

Kempy, They are so cute. I love their names. How did you guys come up with the name Echo? Lexus is a cute name too.

Hey Ladies! I cheated a lot this weekend mostly on dessert stuff (Ben & Jerry were in da house, but at least it was the low-fat version ) but I did fit in good eating otherwise and got to walk Sunday morning so it wasn't a total bust. Let's see, my son did have Pink eye and got some antibiotics to get rid of it, he's looking pretty normal today. I also took him to see a stage production of Dr. Suess' Green Eggs & Ham. It was a cute show and we enjoyed it. I also got some good news this morning about the "dog fight" incident. The Humane Society gave us the name of the other dog owner who asked that we contact him to make some kind of arrangements to get the vet bill paid. I haven't called him yet but it's a step in the right direction. I'm so dang busy with work it's not funny. Gotta keep up.

Cherie, woo-hoo on reaching 148! Happy meal and pizza diet~ I can dig it.

Dips that's a great positive attitude to have. Visible changes are a good indicator instead of just watching that number on the scale. I'm just jealous, you're on the cusp of the 130's AND you get to go to Disney World . I just got an email from a colleague who returned from a 3 week trip to Italy. Haven't asked her what part she visited but I'm sure she had a blast.

Kempy that's such a great picture. I love labs. I've always had a fondness for the chocolate ones (hmmmm, I wonder why that is??? ) We've always had some sort of lab-mix mutt, but never a purebred one. Maybe one day I'll get one as cute as Echo.

Angie, hope you're feeling better soon. I imagine twice glazed donuts and burnt cookies wouldn't sell too good huh? Good luck on getting your weight bench. Um, did I mention that mine is sitting outside collecting dust ?

Chris so glad you're safe and sound. Keep your chin up and everything will fall into place. House hunting too? That's exciting. I'm willing to bet you find your dream house and the little one will follow. :

Sandy!!!! Welcome back...I knew that bungee cord would snap you back on the wagon eventually. Let's do it! Good job on staying OP.

Emily how are you doing today? I'd love to visit China too, esp. the Great Wall. So much history to see.

To everyone else, hope you're doing great this fine Monday. Gotta run and pick up the boy from school. Take care!

Noelle, That is good that at least the people are going to be responsible enough to pay the vet bills. Hopefully anyway. How is Kai today? I hope your sons eye is doing better. I hate pink eye.

I got my weight bench!!!YEAH!!! It was funny because the guy said he has the same one at home it is pretty good for a cheap one and Jay says "well I figured I would buy the cheapest one I can find so I dont feel bad when I dont use it." He is a funny man. haha Now I need to rearrange the livingroom to squeeze it in.

I did good I went to the city tonight and then I came home and had chicken noodle soup and a fat free toasted cheese sandwich. YEAH for me!! I wanted junk food so bad because when i am sick I want to eat to get the nasty taste out of my mouth.

HI girls! Good news to report I weighed in today and I am down a 1lb. Maybe its just water but I dont care its a loss. I even had weekend full of bad food! That long walk yesterday may have had something to do with it. I really want to get a good digital scale. Is that what you guys have? I just can not wait to get to the 140's.
Angie I hope you feel better. I know the feeling about eating when you are sick. I just want a big bowl of ice cream.
Kempy I love the picture of the dogs. I hope you are having a good Monday. How are you doing? Check in when you have time.
Noelle I just hate that when Ben and Jerry show up! Glad your sons eye is better. Good luck with that vet bill.
Hi Dips and everyone else. Take care Julie

Julie, Yeah I have a digital scale at my house. I love it(maybe too much )

Ciao Ladies!

Well the hard part of the week [monday] is over and it's all gravy from here. Tomorrow is my first shipment, just clothes and small items, then friday its everything else! YAAAAY

Hi Julie- Good job on the pound loss. Not bad for a "bad food weekend" That seems to be the way to go these days I must say that I love my digital scale! I had the one with the dial before but I swear eventually those lines play tricks on your vision, whereas a digi- scale with give you the numbers plain as day! I say go for one, you'll love it.

Noelle- Old Ben& Jerry. right there when your vulnerable. But as you said, it was the low fat kind so don't sweat it. i'm so glad your boy is feeling better. And the owners want to elp with the vet bill??!! GIRL you need to make that call like yesterday!! All that money, you better get dialing, heck if your too busy I'll call the *******s myself

Angie- Good for you on getting your weight bench. I'm sure we have some fun stories ahead of us! Feel better soon, Hon, so you can get that evil PB out of your head. And I'm soooo happy you were good with food last night. It will pay off later, you'll see

Kempy- What beautiful dogs. And their such hams! hey look like they know how to work a camera Like Noelle, I'm crazy about the chcolate coats, they're so shiny and beautiful.

GEm- What's good, Chica? Are you being good on your plan? Let us know.

Cherie- How are you doing today? Moving forward and accomplishing great things, I would imagine

Hi RED- Always thinking of you and your beaming personality. Hope your week is off to a good start.

I have to [pretend to] work so I'll check in later

-Dips-

Ciao Ladies,

Well I'm stuck at work now, not because i have work to do but because I have no power in my room and it won't be on for another hour and a half. While I have so much time to kill I thought I'd pop in and see how you all are doing.


RED- So good to see you here. I know you're busy spreading sunshine and happiness around other posts...good for you! Wow, we will just miss eachother in NY. I touch down just 3 days after you leave then 2 days later I'll be in florida.Your schedule seems way more hectic than mine though. Oh well Hopefully oyr paths will cross on another occassion.
You CRACK ME UP! "no money....but got credit" Well just don't go crazy but you simply can't leave the city without a few items, it's against New York Law! You may not see your beaming personality but I can!! You're awesome, keep up the good work.

-Dips-

Good Morning! I just pinched the side of my knee in the weightbench. Now it is all swollen and it bruised instantly. OUCH! No pain no gain, right?

I weighed in this morning. Why? I dont know! The scales are still at 145 and I would normally be pissed but....My jeans feel so much better that I cant get mad. I am not going to weigh myself too much though where I am going to try to do weights. I may do it at the end of the month and then try to wait until the end of October before I do it again.

Angie you poor thing

Ouch! I bet that really hurt i don't knwo how you can avoid the scale, I know I can't for more than 2 days, sad huh. I know you'll find your focus again. Take good care of that knee.