Julie I watched it last night. I know that I said I don't like reality shows but it is dealing with weight loss so it got me. The reason they didn't loss that much was but they all lost water weight that first week. I knew that was going to happen. They are also putting on muscle. I bet since they are all wearing elastic stuff they can't tell if they are losing inches. It did get me motivated though.

Joe and I never go to bed mad. I make sure of that. I just can't sleep if there is tension.I was in a relationship when I was 18 and all we did was fight. I make sure that we don't do the same things. I learned some big lessons with that guy. I don't ever want to go back to that. It was miserable.

Noelle I know that when it comes to family poeple get kind fo crazy. Even if they know that family member is in the wrong they still feel the need to take up for them. Joe does that sometimes but I just let it slide. It isn't as bad as your situation though.

I am trying the Slim Fast thing today and I AM SOOOOO HUNGRY!! I am just trying to get msyelf strated b/c I couldn't seem to do it on my own. Being home just makes it too easy to eat everything. Julie I know that you lost a good bit of weight being at home how did you do it? I don't even know how Angie can be around all of those goodies. I have been drinking lots of herbal tea trying to keep my stomach full but I am still hungry. I guess I just have to keep pushing to see if this is going to work.

Good afternoon everyone!

Kinda slow here today, huh? I was thinking on booking a trip just for a weekend to Las Vegas just for me and hubby sometime. And surprise him. See if it will restart the fun in marriage or whatever , what do you all think? Can't really afford it, with x-mas, and b-days but can't afford to have a stressful relationship either ....I don't know just a thought! I hope you are all having a great day! The weather here totally sucks! It is making me so tired.

Kempy I wish I had an answer for you. I chase the kids around all day, I mean somedays I feel like I never get to sit. I am afraid I will gain all it back when they are in school full time . I am sure you can understand with the dogs. But as you know this year has been kinda stressful year in my life, so sometimes when I am stressed I want to eat and sometimes I have to force myself....I don't know, I just basically tried to cut out snacking and regular soda and get cardio in when I can. I still do snack but try and make it healthier. Don't get me wrong I do not forbid myself from anything or else it is binge time! Ya know? It has been so much work to get where I am....I don't even know what I weigh. But it takes discipline and self control....which I don't have all the time, who does, no one is perfect. Just keep trying and never give up on anything, weight loss or whatever goal you have in life! I believe in you . Hugs, Julie

For dinner, honey mustard chicken, rice or potatoes, veggies, and biscuits. Hus had to make some da*n homemade cookies last night. Ugh, more temptation, like Halloween is not enough . Btw I read a news article on a man who weighs over a 1,000 pounds and had gastric bypass surgery. I hope he pulls through. He had to lose like 421 pounds before the surgery. Poor man. Hopefully he can live a normal life someday.

Hi Cal, Angie, Summer, Cherie, Kempy, Holly and everyone lets try and have an OP night! Julie

Forgot you Noelle! Hi !

Fogive me ????

Hey all.. I am here... it's been a long day checking my payroll making sure it's OK.... I've been sitting here at work thinking of all the things I could be doing if I were at home!

Julie.. I read that article too.. he lost that 400 plus pounds in FOUR MONTHS... can you imagine? That is just unbelievable...

And Las Vegas sounds like it would be fun.. I was supposed to go there next week with my sweetie.. but since my ex can't keep the girls for that long right now during his treatments, I can't go. so he will go without me... (there is some sort of car thing there.. he is meeting up with another couple who race too).

Kempy... I always find it harder to control my eating at home than here at the office. I feel for ya. I miss staying at home... but I don't miss the ex-husband that came with that. And I am going to try for 10 miles today. Remember, I am single.. after the girls go to bed, which is 8 PM sharp, I can get on the treadmill with no interruptions. I would think having a partner at home would make it more difficult because they would want my attention, and I would be wanting to be spending time with them as well. So I have it a little bit easier than you. My day is REALLY structured. From the time I get up, get dressed, get the girls out the door, work, pick up the girls, make dinner (I have about an hour here that I can spend with them or watch TV with them) get them in the shower, books read, then it's their bedtime. Workout time. That is my day every single workday. Doesn't vary so, I find having a structured life makes it much more easier for me to get my exercise in.

And now that I have the treadmill, everytime I sit down at night.. I think to myself.. I need to get my lazy butt up and walk.. even if it's not jogging.. just walk... now if my scales would just walk themselves down the numbers, I would be happy!

OK.. almost time for me to get out of here.... Julie.. I'll be thinking of ya when Byron comes on tonight!

Talk soon!

Good Thursday Morning everyone! How are you doing? I had a good night. A little sore this morning, but that is good too!

It's going to be a busy day, so I just wanted to pop in and say HI to everyone!!!!

Julie... btw.. I'm glad that pyscho Jayne is gone!

(((hugs)))

So Cherie how far did you get last night? My intentions are always good when it comes to working out. I really cleaned the house yesterday so I counted that as some sort of movement. It really made me sweat.

I have to clean the deck today for the party. I really need to split some ferns but I don't know if I am up to that right now. I usually split my plants every 2 years and give lots away. I just gt taken over by some of them. I wouldn't mind so much if they were able to go into the ground but some of them the first cold snap and they are gone forever. I really love my plants so giving them away kills me everytime. I have to be realistic though.

What is everyone up to today? Cherie why is it going to be so busy? Joe is coming home tonight after being gone since Sunday. Can you believe he had to miss my big test. I was a little dissapointed that he wasn't there when I can out. I am going to make him take me to dinner tonight to celebrate.

Hi guys! Well, Jay is sick now and I have Britt's cold. My throat is all tight. I can not wait until things go back to normal in my house. I am going on 3 weeks of not leaving the house and I am going stir crazy. We arent going to work until Monday so that jay can get to feel better. I am so sick of this ****. I need a break from it. My hands are so dry and cracked from cleaning everything.

Kempy, You havent heard if you passed your exam yet? You would think they would at least call you when they grade it to let you know you passed. Have fun at your party.

Cherie, I wished I could work out. My eating is basically junk because I dont want to cxook too much and I have no energy right now. I was looking forward to losing some weight before we go to Florida but now I will settle for not being sick.

Kempy..... I did 10 miles last night. I am planning on doing that again tonight. Tomorrow, I won't have time for exercise because I am going out with Alan... and then Saturday.... I am going to try to squeeze in 3 miles after I pick up the girls. As long as I am home on my scheduled routine, I can motivate myself to work out... but the next two days are going to be busy because I won't be home. Tonight I'll be walking while Survivor and CSI are on, and Without a Trace.. so good TV night for walking!

Today is busy because it's month end and I have to do all my journal entries on top of doing all my after pay period reports. Right now I am having a problem because I can't seem to download any of my information from my payroll processing company... and that isn't good. I need to figure out who can help me.. so that is what I am working on.

Angie.. you poor poor thing. I am so sorry you are having such a rough time. When are you going to Florida? I am not doing great with my eating, but I don't think I am doing too badly either... today is going to be a really good day because I brought a spinach salad with grilled chicken. Hannah wanted some of my chicken this morning, so tonight, I am going to make chicken quesadillas and refried beans. Hopefully she will like that.

Kempy, Take lots of pictures at your party this weekend. I will try to get a few of the girls and post them next week. I love ferns.. if I were closer I would come grab a couple. My mom used to have about 10 HUGE ferns..she had them for years and years. I am not sure where they are now.. I think my step dad still has them.. but he cleared out alot of her plants after she died. I remember getting two of them after I got married, and managed to keep them alive for about a year.. then we moved to a place where I couldn't find any direct sunlight for them.. so they ended up dying. I am not sure if I don't have a green thumb or if I am just lazy.

OK.. back to work here....

Angie my teacher called me and told me that I passed the practical. I am just waiting on the news about the written. They said I would hear from them in 10 days. I think I did ok though. I would have to miss 25 to fail and if I did miss some it is probably about 5-8. There were some questions about the old was of doing things that really threw me off.

Ok Cherie that is it. I am telling Joe that we need a treadmill. I can't beleve you can walk that long. What do you have the speed set on? I usually walk at 4.5. I have shin splints so I have to be careful how fast I walk. They get really tight and then I can't walk at all.

I have a serious green thumb. It started when I was really young. I usually buy the plants that are on sale b/c they don't look to healthy and b4 you know it they are huge. There are only a few types of plants that I don't do well with. Joe keeps telling me that I don't need any more plants. WHAT!!! You can never have to many. I want my house to look like it was set down into nature not the other way around. I think once our beds grow for a few more years it will start to look like that.

Angie do you guys take any sort of vitamins? Maybe you should all start to load up on some. I hate that you have been sick for so long. I can't beleive it has already been 3 weeks. I would go crazy too. Is this a slow time for you guys?

Kempy... I used to do the treadmill at 4.3 miles an hour (remember I am only 5 foot 2 inches so my legs are not as long as yours) or I would run at 5.3 to 5.5.... however, this time around, I have lowered the speed to anywhere from 3.7 to 4.0 at an incline of 5.5 to 6.0 to be able to walk that long. I am still getting my heartrate up to the max. fat burning level, but it's a little easier intensity and therefore I can walk longer, hopefully burning more calories. I've been told you burn more calories walking a mile than running a mile (because it takes longer to walk) so I am trying to make my walking sessions longer, instead of faster. Once I get back doing this on a consistant basis... I will start trying to train for a 5K or 10K, then I will be working on my speed. But that won't be for another 6 months or so. I want the weight off first, then I will start having fun with my hopefully running by then.

Hi girls

How is everyone today?

Angie sorry you are sick with a cold now. Your poor family, I hope it passes soon. You all take care.

Kempy congrats on passing the first part....I am sure you will pass the next, you worked so hard! I hope you can talk Joe into a treadmill.

Cherie, I am soooo glad Jane is off! I could not believe her mood swings. It was like really bad pms .

Noelle where are ya? Busy I bet. Don't work to hard girl.

Well I have a throbbing headache so I am going to go take some advil. Plus my dd is being a little stinker, I cannot get her trained and she is three years old! Going to work with her on that today, major! Hahaha.
check back later, Julie

Hey girls, I'm here . I have been having a major headache with my computer here at work. It seems to have picked up another funky trojan or something. I've had to reboot 3 times and run Spybot several times along with the virus scan. I'm crossing my fingers right now that I won't lose this post when I hit submit . I tried to post twice already, once yesterday and once this morning. The virus scan took well over an hour just to run through the files. Well, here goes...