Norma, let me know if the rubber band thing works..... I could just see the bruise that I would have at the end of the week. LOL

I think so much of my problem is just plain old nerves. Just a lot of things that seem to be going wrong right now. I just have to remember that life has lots of peaks and valleys and I'm right in the middle of a valley climbing to the peak.

I love the picture of the cat, is it one of yours?

Good Afternoon Ladies

Spkrleyes37 - I'm going to Taos & to Santa Fe. I will will be up there for about 5 days, looking forward to getting away from here, but dreading the eating & drinking. When I'm on vacation... I forget all about eating right...

Semo - Hey I can relate... I was on a roll of losing some weight, then for some reason, I stopped. OH, now i remember I had a real bad sinsus infection & earache. So for that week I did not exercise & I have not been able to get back with it.

But I am going to take your challenge & maybe that will help me get back on my roll.

hello ladies!! It is Wednesday!! My brain is scrambled eggs, I'm telling you!! We started our new scheduling program on Monday. I really like it, and I find it fairly simple. I do have some computer knowledge which helps. (thankfully) It's just "different" from what we are used to.
I am getting all geared up for our vacation which starts Sunday. My girlfriend and her husband (with whom me and MY husband double dated in high school) will be joining us in Southern IN at the campground. We have always had fun with them. It's hard to find a couple where everybody likes everybody, ya know? But the four of us have been tight for 25 years.
I will bring you all a souvenir LOL! ;-)
I found a website called The Bible in a Year. It's pretty neat. you read some everyday online and mark your progress. Kind of keeps me centered during the day if I read it first thing.
See you all later!
lauri

Good Afternoon Ladies

This has been a busy week for me... it seems like it's getting busier here when it's suppose to be slowing down. And with vacation coming up in less than 2 weeks i'm wanting to stay on top of things.

Lauri - sounds like alot of fun. I still have 2 great friends from grade school that I hang out with. If you get a chance put the web site for the The Bible on here.

I sure hope everyone else is doing ok...

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GOOD MORNING CHICKS!!

It is a beautiful morning here in Ireland at the moment although the rain is never too far away. I didn't get for a walk yesterday but I went linedancing for 2 hours. I will be going shortly for a walk today. My eating has been so-so for the past couple of days but I am feeling in much more control today.





Have a good OP day all and take care

Anne

Here you go 1day!

http://bible.crosswalk.com/BibleInAYear/

Glad to see everyone seems to be doing ok.
I am still busy, busy, busy.

Just popped in for a sec. Have to dry my hair and make breakfast.!!
lauri

Good Afternoon Ladies

It was a busy weekend... My sister & I decided to have a garage sale... I had lots of things in the garage already boxed up... so I just had to pull them out.

I ran lot of errans on sunday... still getting ready for vacation.. Went shopping & got some new cloths. This week I need to get things ready for the dog. I'm going to kennel him, so I have to have copies of his shot record & pack his food & treats...

I haven't did my tae-bo, but I am walking the dog every night...

Perception

Things which seem to frustrate you cannot frustrate you. Your frustration is your own doing. Those things which seem to annoy you cannot annoy you. Your annoyance is your own doing.
The world is as it is. The world you see and experience is as you choose to see and experience it. Every bit of everything is filtered through your own perception. And that perception is what you choose it to be.

That is the reason why one person can build a fortune and another person can become impoverished. They both live in the same world, yet each perceives it differently, leading to vastly different results.

If you wish to change the world, begin with your perception of it. See the world as how you would like for it to be, and that is how it will become. Perception is no fantasy at all, but rather your own special flavor of reality. Choose the world in which you want to live and make it so.

-- Ralph Marston



GOOD DAY CHICKS

Patty - you must be getting really excited about your holiday now.

Lauri - how is the running coming on?

Norma - I am calling you this from now on cause I can never remember how to spell Sprkleyes!! Hope the elastic band is workling!!

Semo - hope all is well with you!!

Have a good OP day all

Take Care

Anne

Hello Ladies

Mooz - I guess it's just you & me this week... Lauri is on vacation & I'm not sure where Semo & Spkrleyes are? As Taz would say "I hope there not in a corner eating candy).

I'm still getting ready for vacation or as you say Holiday. I got a list going of what all I need to do, or buy. It seems i have been so busy I really haven't focused on my eating or exercise. I keep telling myself when I get back from vacation, there are no excuses. I have got to get back on track.

We'll I need to run, talk to you tomorrow...

Good Morning:
Mooz it is OK to call me Norma. I spell spkrleyes weird because someone else had the screen name Sparkleyes. How is thing going with you? Where do you get all the cute things such as the scale you have on today? I have lost 3 1/2 pds this week. Rubber Band is working you dont put anything in your mouth without thinking.

1 Day: Where are you going on Vacation? It sure is a lot of work to get started. No Candy in corners for me this week. It is WALK WALK and I joined a gym called Curves. I really enjoy it.

Well I better get off this computer and take my walk. It is 5:00 AM
and if I wait any longer I will not walk. Have a good day.
Norma

GOOD MORNING CHICKS!!
I walked 3 miles last night but I did not go linedancing as I was so tired. The above is the sort of weekend I dream of but it never happens does it??

Norma - CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 3.5 POUNDS LOSS!! I think I will get a rubber band too!!
I get most of the images from www.123greetings.com
They are easy to put in the message - if you don't know how I will try and tell you as I did not have a clue a the start.

Patty - you will probably be back from your holiday before you get a chance to check in again but if you do have a great time and make wise choices!!

Take Care All

Anne


WATER
8 GLASSES A DAY KEEPS THE FAT AWAY

WATER - THE TRANSPARENT, COLORLESS LIQUID (H2O) WHICH FALLS FROM THE SKY AS RAIN, ISSUES FROM THE GROUND IN SPRINGS, AND COMPOSES 3/4 OF THE EARTH'S SURFACE IN THE FORM OF SEAS, RIVERS, LAKES, ETC.

Water is probably the single, most important, catalyst in losing weight and keeping it off. One of the things we take for granted, water plays a very IMPORTANT role in permanent weight loss. It aids in suppressing the appetite naturally, and metabolizing stored fat.

Studies show that a decrease in water intake causes fat deposits to increase, whereas as increase in water intake can actually reduce fat deposits. The kidneys do not function properly without enough water. It is important to note that the kidneys require water, and that other liquids do not replace water. Soda-pop, coffee, tea, juice, beer, etc., all have a different osmolality than the blood, so water from these drinks will be taken out of the blood when the blood reaches the kidneys. Dehydration occurs, and when this occurs, some of the kidney's load is passed on to the liver. The liver works to metabolize stored fat into usable energy for the body. If the liver has to aid the kidneys, it can't function efficiently. Consequently, the liver metabolizes less fat; thus, fat remains stored in the body and weight loss ceases.

Many people whose bodies retain water drink less water, hoping to eliminate the problem. The body sees this action as a threat to its survival, so it attempts to hold on to every drop. Water is then stored in spaces outside the body's cells. This causes swollen feet, hands, and legs. Diuretics offer only temporary relief. The best way to overcome excess water retention is to give the body what it needs - PLENTY OF WATER. Only then can stored water be released.

Overweight people need more water than thin people. Larger people have a large metabolic load. Water also helps to maintain proper muscle tone by giving muscles their natural ability to contract. It helps prevent sagging skin that often follows weight loss. Shrinking cells are plumped up by water. The complexion then appears clear, healthy and resilient.

Water also flushes waste from the body, and thus eliminates constipation. The endocrine gland's function improves, thus the entire system functions more efficiently.

Water not only accomplishes all of the above, it also works with the fiber to create a satisfied feeling and helps subdue hunger pains. At least 8 to 10 eight ounce glasses of water per day is recommended.

Good Morning Ladies

Norma - I'm going to Taos, New Mexico... It's sort of a family vacation. Meeting my brother & his family, my parents & sister...
I took off today to get last minute things ready... Leaving sunday..
I'm ready for some rest & relaxation.... Oh, congats on your weight loss this week...

Mooz - I hope you get to feeling better.

We'll I need to run... I check in later...