Cyan, I had no idea from our chat that your day was so awful!! I am so sorry you had to go thru all that with your mom! I cant even imagine how bad it was...sitting at the doctor is bad enough when something IS done...sitting all day in vain...that had to be next to unbearable!! I cant understand why they couldnt do something especially with your mom's circumstances the way they are. And poor mom too...it's not her fault and I can understand her being fidgety and uncooperative. I'm sure she doesnt understand all they were trying to do and that it was for her own good. You are such a good daughter, and I know at times it has got to be almost impossible to deal with all you have on your shoulders. I wish I had some magical way of making things better for you, but unfortunately all I can do is be here. Just know that we all care...you're in my thoughts and prayers along with your mom and dad. You're such a help to me, I feel so inadequate when I cant repay the favor. Speaking of your help to me...thanks for the kick. I can always count on you to keep me in line. I hope you have a much better day tomorrow! I'm praying for that.

Debee, I bought fat free chocolate pudding today also. Now I dont have to feel guilty and I can ignore those stupid chocolate chips. It's time for me to get my highlites done again too. I always feel like a new person when I finally get around to it.

Cjunk, wow..your fat gram intake is great. I need to aspire to be as diligent keeping mine down. Today was better than usual actually. My calories totalled less than 1200 with only 12 grams of fat. That is VERY unusual for me tho.

Reina, good for you finally getting rested up. And how sweet of your husband to take care of your son so you could get to bed early. So are you refreshed and ready to start exercising again? How is the water intake coming along? Mine still isnt as much as I'd like.

I do have some good news. Today I did 60 minutes on my Air Walker!! Burned 456 calories...yeahhhhh. 'Bout time I got back on that thing. Just hope tomorrow's weigh in shows a loss even tho I missed several days of working out.

Well, going to eat some popcorn (altho it's after 8 ) and watch ER. Talk to ya'll later...

Miki

PS...I forgot to tell ya'll...Josh won the spelling bee yesterday. He won in his grade week before last and yesterday he was the overall winner 4th-8th grade so in 2 weeks, he'll compete in the county-wide one...Cool huh?

Hi there everyone,

Cyan, I read through your post--it sounds like it was a very frustrating day for you---lots of challenges all the way around. I am sorry that you had to go through such a trying day. We are here to support you so feel free to vent at anytime because it is important to have friends around to listen and hear you out at a time when people around you don't seem to understand your challenges. From my perspective, I could think of a few ways that the hospital staff doing the tests could have tried to work out the test but didn't seem to have the resources to try. That in a nutshell is maddening. A big hug from all of us. Your mom is very fortunate to have a daughter who has loved her and cared for her dearly throughout her illness. I think it is perfectly normal to be angry at situations like that.

Miki, congratulations on your son's spelling bee accomplishments! I have seen them on television before and they don't look easy. I usually can't spell the words the kids try.

Also wow! I gotta take up something like your airwalker!! That is some calorie burn!

Debee, I hope that you are feeling better today after an early sleep. These bugs seem to be going around lately. Cuddle in a bunch of blankies and take care and have lots of soup!

Reina, good for you on getting an early night's sleep! Sounds like your body needed the rest. It's good that you and your husband can share in the responsibilities like that and that you have time for yourself to rest and recover.

A big hello to everyone who hasn't had a chance to post lately. I miss you all. Hoping everything is well. I'm off to work. Thank goodness it is Friday---feeling burned out from the past few busy weeks. Hope today is a good one!

Cjunk

I read this email sent to me and found it funny. Thought you guys might like it!!

Woman's Workout Week
>
>
>This is dedicated to every woman who ever attempted to get into a regular
>workout routine.
>
>Dear Diary:
>
>For my 40th birthday this year, my husband (the dear) purchased a week of
>personal training at the local health club for me. Although I am still in
>great shape since being a member of the high school bowling team, I decided
>it would be a good idea to give it a try. I called the health club and made
>my reservations with a personal trainer I'll call Bruce, who identified
>himself as a 26 year old aerobics instructor and model for athletic clothing
>and swim wear. My husband seemed pleased with my enthusiasm to get started.
>The club encouraged me to keep a diary to chart my progress.
>
>Monday:
>
>Started my day at 6:00 AM. Tough to get out of bed but found it was well
>worth it when I arrived at the health club to find Bruce waiting for me. He
>is something of a Greek God - with blonde hair, dancing eyes, a dazzling
>white smile and a deep sexy voice. Woo Hoo! Bruce gave me a tour and showed
>me the machines. He took my pulse after five minutes on the treadmill. He
>was alarmed that my pulse was so fast, but I attribute it to standing next
>to him in his lycra aerobic outfit. I enjoyed watching the skillful way in
>which he conducted his aerobics class after my workout today. Very
>inspiring! Bruce was encouraging as I did my sit-ups, although my gut was
>already aching from holding it in the whole time he was around.
>
>This is going to be a FANTASTIC week, I am already planning to join!
>
>Tuesday:
>
>I drank a whole pot of coffee, but I finally made it out the door. Bruce
>made me lie on my back and push a heavy iron bar into the air then he put
>weights on it! My legs were a little wobbly on the treadmill, but I made the
>full mile. Bruce's rewarding smile made it all worthwhile. I feel GREAT,
>it's a whole new life for me!
>
>Wednesday:
>
>The only way I can brush my teeth is by laying the toothbrush on the counter
>and moving my mouth back and forth over it, my damn arms hurt to bad to do
>it the regular way. I believe I have a hernia in both pectorals. Driving to
>the club was OK as long as I didn't try to steer or stop. I parked on top of
>a GEO in the club parking lot because I could not pull my leg up to brake.
>Bruce was impatient with me, insisting that my screams bothered other club
>members.
>
>His voice is a little too perky for that early in the morning and when he
>scolds me, he gets this nasally whine that is VERY annoying. My chest hurt
>when I got on the treadmill, so Bruce put me on the stair monster. Why the
>**** would anyone invent a machine to simulate an activity rendered obsolete
>by elevators?
>
>Bruce told me this would help me get in shape and enjoy life. He said some
>other **** too.
>
>Thursday:
>
>Bruce was waiting for me with his vampire-like teeth exposed as his thin,
>cruel lips were pulled back in a full snarl. I couldn't help being a half
>hour late, it took me that long to tie my shoes. Bruce took me to workout
>with the dumbbells. When he was not looking, I ran and hid in the women's
>room. He sent Lana (the *****) to find me, as punishment he put me on the
>rowing machine, which I sank.
>
>Friday:
>
>I hate the ******* Bruce more than any human being has ever hated any other
>human being in the history of mankind! Stupid, skinny, anemic little
>cheerleader. If there was a part of my body that could move without
>unbearable pain, I would beat him with it. Bruce wanted me to work on my
>triceps. I don't have any triceps! And if you don't want dents in the floor,
>don't hand me the #!*%!*$ barbells or anything that weighs more than a
>twinky. (Which I am sure you learned in the sadist school you attended and
>graduated magna cum laude from.) The treadmill flung me off and I landed on
>a health and nutrition teacher. Why couldn't it have been someone softer,
>like the drama coach or the choir director?
>
>
>Saturday:
>
>Bruce left a message on my answering machine in his grating, shrilly voice
>wondering why I did not show up today. Just hearing his voice made me want
>to smash the machine with my planner. However, I lacked the strength to even
>
>use the TV remote and ended up watching eleven straight hours of the Weather
>Channel from the couch.
>
>Sunday:
>
>I'm having the Church van pick me up for services today so I can go and
>thank GOD that this week from **** is over. I will also pray that next year
>my husband (the *******) will choose a gift for me that is fun, like a root
>canal or a hysterectomy!
>
>

Good Morning Ladies,

Cjunk, I could not stop laughing at that email that you attached. That is too funny.

Cyan, I am so so sorry to hear how bad things went at the hospitals. I know how insincere, heartless, and unsympathetic some facilities can be with patients... I hope there is a good outcome of this whole ordeal and your mom will be able to take this test!
Do you have homecare of anykind? I don't think I could have done it alone. I had people come in 3 times a week to assist me.

Miki, Kudos to you for burning off so many calories.. Congrats to Josh for winning his spelling bee! I have trouble spelling ABC!

Debee, I so am well rested, but I am greedy and I want more. Sounds like you are gonna have a great spring break. I love Las Vegas. That is where I want to move one day! And I just love going to Walt Disney World! We are going to San Diego for our Vacation this year, and of course we have to visit Mickey Mouse in California! I am gonna have to try that progresso soup. Those are really big cans, I am shocked to see that they are only 200 cals a can! Isn't there more than 1 serving in them?

Well ladies, I am thoroughly frustrated. I have worked out this week and I have eaten pretty reasonably! and ok, so I snacked on strawberries and cool whip! But her are my stats and I am very pissed off about it!

I gained 2.4 lbs this week, brought me back to (and it hurts to type this) 197.4
WHAT THE **** IS WRONG WITH ME!

Well, I decided that because I am having a hard time with portion control, I was gonna give Weight Watchers a try for a month and see how I do!
I went last night and it was a great meeting. It is a new facility with all new people and everyone was eager to meet each other!
I am planning on a 3lb weightloss next week! You got it! I am challenging myself to 3lbs! I just hate to look at myself in the mirror and I am getting really disgusted with the fact that nothing is helping me!
Look out, because I am one pissed off Mexican!

Well, I hope you all have a better weigh-in than I did.
Have a great Weekend and I will check in later!

Hello ladies! I know I haven't been very good at posting this week. But I know you all understand how busy I am and you still Love me anyway!!! RIGHT???!!!
I have been reading the posts and keeping up with them...I just don't always post after I read them. So I'm still keeping an eye on all you gals!

Cyan Cyan Cyan. I am praying for you and your mother. It's scary to think that as we get older our mind can turn on us that way. You are a very strong person and you love your mother so much. I admire you for your courage. I wish the hospital staff would have been more considerate. It also would have been nice if they had pulled their heads out of their @$$!!

Reina, good luck with Weight Watchers. They are a good program and I still use their point system. If you would like, I would love to do the points also right along with you! That would be good for me!

Miki, give your son a big pat on the back and a CONGRATULATIONS from me!


Also, hoorah for you and the Airwalker! YOU ROCK!!

Cjunk, your e-mail that you sent was hilarious. I e-mailed it to my mother and mother-in-law!

I hope everyone else is doing well. Lady, Reina, Precious One, Annie, debee, TAIWAN, Lobacal. Hope to hear from all of you soon if you haven't posted in a while!

This week went by so fast. I made it to the gym on Tuesday for YOGA and yesterday for YOGA and Body Defined. I was going to go this morning for Step/Double Step/ Body Defined, but I am sore from yesterday and I need to relax. I guess I'm going to have to work my way up to the intensity I was working out at before.
Eating wise this week, It's been hit and miss. I don't think I've done too bad. I had a test on Tuesday so afterwards I had a chocolate brownie. (Tests give me a chocolate craving). I had DiGiorno's Pizza one night so that was kind of fattening. I've done a little better with the water but I'm not getting the 64oz a day like should. Wednesday Night I had a candy bar during my Human Growth and Development Class. I was in a pissy mood because everyone kept asking dumb questions during the lecture and I just wanted to go home. I don't need to hear about everyone's psychotic problems when the instructor is talking about Freud and Erikson and Piaget. They need to make an appointment becuase I DON'T CARE!!!!
Okay...a little venting there.

This week, school was great. Yesterday we did physical exams on each other. I have a little group of 5 girls and we do the group activities together. We had to take our shirts off. I was a little nervous, but I'm not the biggest girl in the group and it was actually no big deal when it was all said and done. One day we have to wear a bathing suit and we will learn how to give baths!!!***???? At least it's just us five girls....but still, I don't even wear a bathing suit when I go swimming.

Well, that's all for now.

Lisa

Thanks so much for all your kind words, support and validation for my struggles in dealing with my Mother's illness and the horrible medical system inwhich we have to deal with.

Cjunk..no I did not take offense to your question about my fat grams...I'm curious about how you can keep your fat grams so low...what do you eat...flavored cardboard Can you share with us a sample of your day's food...if you want..just curious. Oh and that last post was hilarious...so funny...especially about that part about brushing the teeth...I have felt pain like that before and I should of thought about doing than myself.

Miki...the exercise queen....60 minutes on the airwalker...you will be gliding yourself into a thin woman's body...YOURS!

Reina...sorry to hear about your weight gain...very discouraging but you will not give up...remember...you are now on the path to thinness...and good on you for attending weight watchers..let me know how that goes for you.

Debee, Lobacal, Taiwan and Lady..hope to hear from you soon.

Lisa...how is nursing school coming along for you. Are you holding up ok...and how about your healing ridge..is that now better?

Well Ladies...I back at work so I better get working...I took yesterday off so this week, my pay will be 4 days and not 5

Cyan

Hi Everybody!

Annie- I know you check in to read this sometimes, so I want you to know you are still a big part of this list. Good luck in your treatments and post a note whenever you feel up to it.

Cyan – Boy, you had a good exercise day! You’re right about fat free foods; it is a trial and error process. I eat a lot of low fat foods, but with some things I would rather have a small piece than the fake stuff, like eggs and cheddar cheese. I factor it into my total count then adjust what I eat for the rest of the day. I was so sorry to read about your horrible day. Neither you nor your mom should have had to endure that kind of frustration and lack of caring. I put this largely in the doc’s court. He (she) should have had a sedative on order and prepared the staff to your mother’s condition. In the future, when the doc tells you about these tests, try asking specifically what special orders he has written (sedative, etc) and what arrangement have been made relating to your mother’s condition and limitations. Make it clear you will not tolerate that kind of situation again. God bless you and give you strength.

Lisa – Yes we still love you! I laughed out loud when I read you post, especially the I DON'T CARE part! How did you do on your test? Congrats on getting to the gym and staying on program!

Debee – Glad you are feeling better. Soup is a good idea; I read some where that people who eat soup once a day lose more weight than those that don’t. I have no idea if this is true or not, but soup is good food. It sounds like you are discouraged about the amount of calories you burn when walking. Remember, exercise is not just about calories burned, it also keeps the metabolism up so you burn calories long after you stopped exercising.

Cjunk – That exercise gift was a funny story. You get a big Sympathy Hug for not being able to eat chocolate! Wow, sometimes life just isn’t fair. Get back to that pool soon, ok?

Miki –Your kids super spellers. Congrats to Josh! You must be so proud! Hmm…Fat free pudding and air walker – Sounds like you’re back on track! Way to go, girl!

Reina – Glad you are feeling better too. Are you back on Fitday? Oh, and concerning your advice the other day when you said don’t fall prey to hot pretzels – Oh oh. Too late. It was covered with cinnamon and was wonderful! Weight watchers is an excellent program and it will work for you, but you must track what you eat carefully. When we make guesses, we usually guess way low for what the calories (or points) really are. Remember! You can do this! You WILL Succeed!

Me – Well, it’s Friday, and I have a day off to do whatever I want. The bike ride was great, but Cyan, I wear a helmet, so no wind blowing through my hair. But I did think about you when we crossed over the 5 mile long Tampa Bay Bridge. The beautiful blue ocean was sparkling on both sides and it was spectacular.

After nearly three months of deciding, we bought a new car! Several years ago I drove a little sport car. I loved that car and drove it for 8 years until it was totaled in an accident. Then we bought the minivan, and it was ok, but I never felt comfortable in it. Well, the minivan started to have problems, so we traded it in for a Hyundai SanteFe – a mini SUV. I absolutely love it! It’s smaller than the van, handles beautifully and fits me perfectly. I am a Happy Camper.
I was able to buy size 10 pants this week! Also, my leather pants that I wear on the bike are huge around the waist. I promised myself a new pair when I make my goal weight. Yes, Ladies, I wear leather pants and a leather jacket when I ride. Who says little old lady grandmothers have to be stodgy?

I’ve been too lazy to run outside but I ran on the tread mill or did Taebo 5 times this week. My calories are getting better and I seem to have settled into a pattern where I am losing a pound a week and a bit of inches.
This Weeks Measurements:
Weight: 142 - Down 1 lb and 1 inch from last week.
I lost ½ inch on my hips and ½ inch on my right thigh.
I averaged 1238 cal and 30 gm of fat per day.
I pigged out two days, and if I can avoid doing that again I think I will lose more next week. But still, I am happy that I am losing steadily.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Lady

Question for everyone.

Is drinking hot tea the same as drinking water???? I am better drinking the tea than I am of the water!

Also, how do you make Iced tea like the restaurants. Don't laugh, but I don't know how????

Lisa, you and I can track points anyday!

Lady, I just love your love for life! I hope I am like that. And especially for the Leather Pants! Love it!
Congrats on the consistancy of losing weight! You totally ROCK

Hi everyone,

First of all quick notes to everyone...

Cyan, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom...if you ever want to get away from it all for a mini vacation you can always come and visit Philly.

Miki, you are so lucky to have two great spellers in the family. I was an advertsing copywriter, speechwriter and newspaper reporter in my former life and still could never spell.

Ladyrider, when we go to Chicago to the Oprah show you must wear your leather jacket and pants ...it will make us all look like such a cool group!

Cjunk, loved that e-mail...I could have written it!

Reina, whoa baby...one angry mexican on a weight loss mission...watch out for flying tacos! i tried weight watcher a few years ago and still have the info...I 'll do the points with you too...by the way I goofed you were right the progresso soup was for two servings...but it still was good because I watered it down and it really filled me up.

Lisa, how do you like Yoga?

Betty, annie, taiwan hope to hear from you soon.

Oh, I almost forgot..weigh-in Fridays.

I lost two pounds! The best part was that I fit into my skinny jeans this morning and my husband even said that it is beginning to show that I am losing weight!

stats

1/3 - 141/38 % bodyfat
1/10-139/33
1/17-135/34
1/24-135/34
1/31-133/34

What I did good this week:

1.Ate alot of soup
2. Gave myself treats but did not binge
3. Didn't go out to eat
4.was sick so I went to bed early and did not eat after 8.. 4 days
5.Did yoga twice
6. posted here almost every day
7. went food shopping for lots of low fat snacks
8. used my pedometer and tried to take extra steps
9. drank alot of water/green tea
10. got some of my motivation back

What I did not do well this week

1. Had a few chocolate cravings
2. did not exercise..too cold...too sick
3. doubted myself too many times that I could lose the weight
4. did not write in Fitday everyday

What I will do better next week

1. Yoga 4 times a week
2. walking videotape 3 times a week
3. drink more water
4. try to eat oatmeal for breakfast
5.try to find two new low-fat snack foods I like
6.control portion size of food
7.no binging
8. try to eat three meals a day and three healthy snacks all under 1200 calories and 30 grams of fat.
9. and of course, to check in with all of you!

Hi Everyone,

Glad you all liked the email. I thought it was fun too!

Cyan, I think my fat grams stay low because I am allergic to chocolate and I am also lactose intolerant so I rarely eat cheese and when I do it may be a bit of soft goat cheese as an accompaniment as a treat. I do have lactose free skim milk and I eat "source" brand yoghurt now and again. I also enjoy soy milk quite a bit.

My favorite lunch items are vegetable or fish sushi, hot and sour soup (which does usually have egg and tofu in it), any other kind of non-cream based soup (because of the lactose), and also turkey, turkey and more turkey----it is my favorite meat to eat!! I literally could eat sushi though every single day three times a day and it has been my favorite food for years. I love fish and rice and don't tend to overdose on the soya. So I guess you could say that this is a healthy habit for me.

For the most part I have few bad eating habits but now and again I like pizza when I take a whole lotta lactaid pills, bagels and also pasta with marinara sauce. Unfortunately, I can eat a whole lotta that in one sitting as well as a lot of bread so I have to be really careful. I eat soup for lunch about 3-5 days per week. I enjoy soup and it fills me up a lot. We have a chinese restaraunt down the street where egg drop, miso, hot and sour, wonton and a light broth soup all cost under $3.00 for a large bowl so I take full advantage of that. For the rest of the day I have to watch my sodium intake as they are usually high in salt.

I love to drink herbal teas (fruit ones) and decaf flavoured coffees as treats. I love ordering shrimp coctail as a starter at a restaraunt as I love shrimp.

Unfortunately, my metabolism is very slow. If I ate cheese everyday, I would wear the cheese every day . Same with candy or cakes or bagels. My weight is always highest when I get into routines like this.

Typically I eat between 1200-1600 calories a day even when I am not watching what I eat. But my body frame and height is small--I am only about 5 feet five inches with a mid size frame. So I can easily pack it on only by a few pounds and it is very noticable. One time I gained 4 pounds and everyone was commenting in my family because it really does show on my butt and face.

I wear usually a size 8 or 10. When I gain I move to a size 10 (fitting tight) or a size 12. The most I have ever weighed is about 143 and the least about 118 (I looked too thin at this weight I think).

I am a social exerciser so I find it hard to motivate myself when I or others are busy because I lose my motivation to do it.

I am an emotional eater and when I feel blue I run for pasta and bread!!

I hope this helps others to understand as well as this was pretty long-winded!! My sisters can both eat like pigs and only put it on after major excess!!!!

Debee, I love how focussed you are and how you map out your goals for us. Congratulations on getting into your skinny jeans! I just grew out of mine in the New Year and my goal is to get back into them again! It feels awesome doesn't it??

Lady Rider, you truly are an inspiration with your tenacious determination, your constant support and your leather pants!!! I love it!! I agree, that is definitely an Oprah outfit!! I found bathing suits on sale today and bought 2 new suits so that I feel more motivated. A new suit usually gets me to the pool to try it out! Planning on going tomorrow afternoon for a swim and then on Sunday for ski lessons. Took some walks this week but not as much activity as usual. Will have to be my fitness goal for this week upcoming.

I am with you on wishing Annie well. Hope the treatments are going well and that we hear from you sometime soon so as to give you a big hug Annie!

Reina, you are with me on the few pound weight gain....we can get back to our goals together. I am aware of the weight watcher's point system and it seems to help if you constantly keep track of what goes into your mouth. Fitday helps me too because I start entering and seeing the numbers climb and then it helps me to slow down on eating! We'll get there!

Lisa, I know what you mean about getting fed up every now and again. Today someone called the line and told me I had no good information to provide, that I was stupid and should go back to school and learn how to help people for real. I didn't take it personally because he was going through major nicotine withdrawal and man was he cranky! Sounds like your classes are really neat and you are getting to the gym. Good for you!! (You wanna hear something funny?? The "g" on my keyboard is right next to the "f" so I accidentally typed in "food for you!" at first!!).

Hope to hear from everyone else soon!


Cjunk

TGIF Whew...what a week...I forgot to post earlier that once again I did not lose a pound...I am holding steady at the same weight of 167 pounds...humph!

Cjunk...I am 5ft4...and have an hour glass figure...I carry my weight very well and most people thik I weigh about 140 instead of 167 Anyway, so this week...starting Sunday I will give up cheese for one week...I didnt eat cheese today and I will try for no cheese tomorrow too. I will see if I am able to lose weight with no cheese diet...fingers crossed

I have been tracking my food intake on fitday since oct 2,2002 and my diet his high in carbs...I am not a big meat eater and a huge dairy and pasta gal...I try to balance it out but I havent really made the effort that I sould...my goal over the next few month will be to aim for a 40%carbs, 30%protein and 30%fat of my total cal consumption which should be no more than 1500 cals per day.

I have been doing well with the exercising..I got off track when my Mom was hospitalized and just this past week got back to regular exercising...I've exercised since sunday everynight except for thursday...and you all know how horrible my thursday was...and tonight...I am hitting the bike...looking forward to doing it actually. Anyway....I am hoping that next friday...I have a one pound weight loss...the scale has to give me something.

ok girls Have a great weekend and I will be back tomorrow to read up on all your wonderful posts

Cyan

oops I almost forgot...tonight I ate 1190 cals, 40 grams of fat which works out to 30% of total cal consumption ..my protein was low at 27% of my total cal consumption and my carbs were higher at 47% of my total cal consumption...but its getting better

Hi girls! It's getting late and I have to work tomorrow so not going to take time to post individually this time. I did love reading all your posts tho.

I lost right at one lb this week. I was kinda disappointed in that because I have kept my calories fairly low, but I guess missing exercise Thurs, Fri, And Sat last week made a difference. Today was my highest fat and calorie day but I planned it that way. Hubby and I are still having one meal per weekend that we just want, healthy or not, and tonite was it. I had a slimfast for breakfast, roasted chicken Subway sandwich for lunch, then tonite I had grilled steak, salad, baked potato with butter, and a roll. Drank a Diet Coke also. Calories totaled 1519 which wasnt TOO bad, but my fat grams were 60! I try not to go over 30. Didnt plan on exercising today because after we ate out, we drove 30 miles to shop. Figured I'd be too tired. Once we got home tho, Phil got on the computer for awhile so I hopped on the AirWalker. I did 25 minutes burning 174.6 calories. Wasnt moving quite as energetic as yesterday. lol

Well, I hope everyone has a great weekend full of good choices and burned calories.

Bye for now...

Miki

Good morning. I finally got to sleep in today! But now I'm awake and I need to get moving. I have lots I want to accomplish today. I need to go to the bank and clean my house. I also want to get organized and prepared as far as homework and school goes.

Cjunk, you have very healthy eating habits. I'm very impressed. I told my husband that you were very allergic to chocolate. He said, "her allergy is her diet!" I think if I was allergic to chocolate I would have a moment where I just broke down and ate it anyway, damn the consequences. I would probably die. I hear you on the bread and pasta. That is a weak spot for me. I can't stand sushi though....and I'm not brave enough to try the soy stuff either. Maybe you could give me a couple of things to try so I could slowly change some of my food choices?

Reina...Today is Saturday and I am with you on the poings. My range is 22 to 27 points. So, I will stay within my points range, drink 64 oz of water 5 fruits/vegetabes and exercise. We can do it!!!

Yesterday was a horrible eating day. I went to my mother in laws and pigged out...twice. And then I came home at 9pm and took chips and dip to my bed and ate them. SHAME ON ME. I think I need one of those cyber kicks just to get me motivated...Cyan?

Well, that's all for now...oh yeah...yesterday I weighed myself and I was 185. I don't know what I was last week, but I think I'm the same. Maybe I lost a pound. I don't remember.

See y'all later!

Lisa