Oh my! Once again time has slipped away from me and I just haven’t had time to sit down and post…..officially I am back to work…but just 3 days this week and next then back to full time! Oh well it has been a great summer and I am ready to go back!

I REALLY wanted to be at 230 by the end of the month….but I just am stuck bouncing around between 238-240……so I may not make it…but I am not giving up!!!!!

Sandi…It is nice to get the compliments, even when we don’t feel that good about ourselves….it does boost the ego!

Annie…..Don’t you love the fresh veggies this time of year….I have been downing the fresh tomatoes from the farmers market YUM…..have some cukes and green beans too!!! Never thought I would consider them a treat, but I do!!!

Holly….great pic! Your kids are cuties!!

Susie…..thinking of you and your family…..we need to cherish everyday in everyway!!

Oh yes….I did 5 days of exercise last week again……and already did two days this week….I start my weeks on Sunday…..so I am doing the right things!!!!

Well just wanted to touch base…..good eating and exercising to all!!!

Lilybutt

Good morning,
Sorry about being MIA again. Just rambling thru life. I've not been op. Not really crazy off. Just enough that I'm sure I've gained. I missed curves yesterday so I will have WI today. I hate when I loose my focus. No reason. Thing are the same here. My life is very stable... or is that boring.
I did make it to curves 3x last week and plan to go this am. We have a small family owned gym close and they have water aerobics. I'm thinking about that. Might be a nice addition to my routine.

Susie: (((HUGS)))... I'm sending my prayers that way. I hope everything goes well for your SIL.

Holly: Thank you for sharing pix. House looks wonderful. That is a very nice family picture. The last one we had done. was in the 80's.

Lily: Hi They start school so early. Our state is trying to pass a bill that no public school will start till after labor day. Some kids started last week. That is crazy. We don't miss much school because of bad weather. Listen to me complain, Its easy when your kids are grown. LOL

Sandi: CONGRATS!!! That's a big loss.
You are doing great.

Haley: You're working hard. You'll lose that 3 lbs. Our body water weight changes so fast. That 3lbs is probably mostly just water. That's why I don't weigh but once a month. I get discouraged too easily.

Annie: Sounds like everthing is going well for you. You sound very UP.


Everyone have a blessed day. I have to get moving... BIG (((HUGS)))

I am feeling more centered. I have been reorganizing life a bit and I must say DH and the kids are holding up their end of the bargain.
I am eating too much or at least mindlessly. I am not getting enough exercise. I have realized I get the August blues. This time last year I became clinically depressed. I caught myself this year. I love my gardens and going to the beach but for day to day living and work I really do not like this heat. I feel sick and weak and want to curl up in a ball til the end of Sept.
I made a list on Saturday and it had about 15 items "to do" and they are all completed. it is slowly coming back to me of how I used to function with a home business.I used to schedule everything, even laundry etc.When you are home all day and you are a homemaker, Mom, babysitter and runa business they all overlap, you need to give each a block of time and time for yourself too. I am dong better with it.
I have 8 kids today. DD is going to a bday party from 10-3.

I have posted some house pics in my journal yesterday and will again today if you want to take a peek.
HUGS!!

I like the family pic but it is not fantastic.This one of the kids is fantastic!

I was up 3lbs!!
I'll have to get busy and get back op.
Same goal for August. Maybe I'll make it.
Got to go. I'll change tracker later.

Deb we can do this!!!! i started recording on fitday again yesterday, yikes, over 2000 cal!!! I need to be under 1800. ARG!!!!

Howdie!

Deb and Holly - Come on let's get focused, we can do this, here comes some of my UP vibes transporting your way.........

Holly - Your kiddies are gorgeous and look very happy! What an awesome job you have done with them.

LillyB - Great job on exercising, you rock!

Sandi - Sounds like a fun day with momma and relatives.

My big news today.....down 2 lbs at WI at WW last night, for a total of 12.5. I am so excited and pumped. That was with eating movie popcorn Friday night when we went to see Dukes of Hazzard and also a margarita last week. I think I will do better this next Monday, as there are no outtings planned.

School sign ups and hair appt tonight. Should get home around 9. That is late for me.. I go to bed with the chickens and get up when the bars close. 3:30 am since working OT here. 5:30 am to 7:30 am in the mailroom then 7:30 am to 4:30 pm (when I can get out of here on time) at my regular job. Kohls on Saturdays.

Got to get busy. Have a marvy OP day!!

Annie

Good morning,
Thanks for all the encouragement
I think it has a lot to do with the heat.
I have 0 energy. Only a couple more months and it will be better. Yeah!!
I'm off to a good start this am. I had my usual low carb yougurt, and natural applesauce, and of course my iced coffee.
I plan to go to curves also. So for at least now, I'm OP.
Hope everyone is doing well. I'll check in this evening.
GIANT GROUP (((HUG)))

THANKS AGAIN

Good Morning My Lovely Racers!

Stayed on track and OP all day long yesterday. I can't believe I am starting my 4th week with WW and have not fallen off the wagon one time. Maybe not ate the right things, but always in my point range for the day! Yeah!

Hope everyone is doing well this morning! Had an enjoyable evening with my hairdresser. Hair turned out great. Trying to grow it out, so it is driving me nuts.

Another hot, humid day, here in Indy. I will take it over snow anyday, however.

Everyone have a glorious OP day!

Hugs

Annie

Good job Annie, that is awesome!!!

I got on the scale this morning and was at 207, so I lost whatever I gained, I would like to be down 2 pounds by Sunday morning, so I'm just going to stick to my 1200 calories and either ride my bike or go to the gym the rest of this week.

Good luck to everyone!

I think, I say in a whisper, with my fingers crossed, knocking on wood wearing my lucky charms, I may have broke the plateau.....weighed in today....down 4 pounds!!!! But I am being reserved and waiting to see what happens the next few days....maybe??? the exercise is working?? LOL

Lilybutt

I was under 2000 cal yesterday. In the right direction at least.Aiming for 1800 today!
I posted more pics in my journal!!!

Hey Ladies,
I am not sure how many of you will remember me but I know at least a few of you were here the last time I was. Congratulations to all the successes since I have been gone. Since I left here, I have gained more weight, been put on High Blood Pressure and Cholesterol meds, and have reached Borderline Diabetic status. I have also been a non smoker for 1 year and 1 month. I can not seem to find the motivation to change even for my health. Can I tag along for some inspiration?
Sue

HI SUZI!!!!! Welcome back!!! Sorry about the health issues. You can tag along and even get motivated to lose some weight!!! HUGS!!!!!!

Good evening,
I have done a little better today.
I made it to curves and then I had a very busy day at work. Lots of climbing and stooping.
B- yogurt and nat. applesauce.
L- kfc tender roast chicken breast w/ 2
sides of green beans.
D- slim-fast and a pork chop. I did say I did better not great.

Sue: WELCOME BACK!! Good for you quitting smoking.
We are just racing on. Some days we're the tortise, some days we're the hare. Lately I feel like I've been the start line... Going nowhere.

Holly: DD looks like a little angel.
You really did wonders on your basement.
It looks terrific. I like the paint job.

Lily: CONGRATS!! What a fantastic loss. I'd say you really blasted off of that plateau.

Haley: Your doing great. Just try to stay focused. Look who is giving that advise. Miss Rambler-off in a whole other universe... LOL

Annie: I so glad you enjoy WW. Sounds like you are doing really well.
My hair is down to the middle of my back, but this time of year you can't tell because I keep it up in a clip.

Every one have a good evening.

Morning Chicks!!!!

I am BLOATED!!
Too much salt and too much heat and not enough water yesterday!!!! I feel and look like the Michelin Man.
I did well with food and then came home from getting healthy groceries and pigged out on feta cheese. Fine in moderaton or sprinkled on tomatoes. WAY too much salt and fat at the end of the day.
I was super tired all day but had a great sleep last night. It is going to be a glorious 26c today(72F) YA freakin HOOOO!!!!! I may weed the veggie patch. A tomato worm has eaten an entire plant, must go hunting for it.
DS has been building benches for in his closet/fort since 7am. The banging is obnixious but he is sooo creative.
I ordered back to school clothes and shoes for the kids from Sears, new jeans for hubby and a summer night for me, mine is almost a rag.
Today I will stay away from the bread and butter. I have been using fitday again and I mostly eat carbs and fats. ARG!!!
HUGS chicks!!