Holly: I've gone thru the same thing with Dh. His mother was a sahm and his father was disabled for most of dh life so his mother did everything and in our 20-30 he expected it from me. He didn't want me to work. The men he grew up around did nothing to help their wives. When I did start working he never would do anything to help. Just the oppsite, it seemed like I never could do anything to please him. Now he's that he's an old fart. He'll jump in and clear the table or do dishes. Just hang in there.

Susie: Hope the rest of your day was better. Take time to do something just for you.

later

I forgot to tell ya'll earlier. I'm down 4 lbs from last month at curves. I lost the paper they gave me but I lost several inches, I know it's true because of how my clothes fit or don't as it may be. I still weigh the same as I did at work so I don't need to change my tracker. I'm only going to weigh at curves on mondays from now on. The scales at work seem to vary too much.
I threw my old scales out because I'm compulsive about them. I do better when I weigh no more often than weekly.


Have a great night, (((hug)))

Good Morning All......

Sorry about being awol lately. Last week was ****. Dad went back into the hospital, so I spent the majority of my week there. Plus being sick, sick, sick, missed a day of work, went to the doc, had sinus infection, upper rep. infection and fluid in my ears, but they were not infected. Doc gave me KETEK a newer drug and believe it or not, I felt much better the next day.

Dad had a block vein (one they already replaced 16 years ago), and it was deteriorating. Docs didn't want to balloon, stent, or bypass again, as his heart is not in good shape, so they were saying there was nothing they could do for him. Doom and gloom, then lo and behold on Thursday night, docs said they would go ahead and try to stent that vein on Friday morning. Risks: stroke, heart attack or death during surgery. God and the angels were with us. He came through the surgery with flying colors, feels great, and even came home Saturday evening. Mom said he was cleaning windows and brooming the porch yesterday. What a remarkable miracle. Thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers. Dad goes back next month for a "extra" lead added off his pace maker to the back side of his heart where most of the damage is. This surgery is NOT supposed to be risky. Please keep dad in your prayers.

Didn't make it to WW last week or this week, but according to my scales at home, I am either the same or down 1. I am planning on going back next week. Starting back at Curves tonight. Was too sick and at the hospital to go to WW or Curves last week.

Took my DD who turned 20, yes that is 20, bout makes me cry, to see Keith Urban in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, which is about 3.5 hours away from home. OMG he is just gorgeous and very talented, he plays the guitar, keyboards and percussion, and sings adorably. Big Little Town opened for him, and they are really, really good. I had never heard of them, or even knew any of Keith Urbans songs, as I don't listen to country much or any for that matter. I am in love with Keith now. hehe. Got home at 4 in the morning Monday, so took a vac day yesterday to recover. Went to my cleaning at the dentist and got hair done, went home and went to bed. (Thus missing WW and Curves last night).

Holly-you are one busy chicken, may the forces be with you. I love kitties and they love me, however I am so allergic to them, my eyes swell shut. Guess I will just stick to my doggie, Bella.

Susie- good luck on the job interview, I KNOW you will get that one. Great loss at Tops too! and I love your email addy, very creative.

Debbie-See you at Curves, hehe, wish we could go together. 4 lbs down is awesome!. all the while buiding muscles.

Hello to everyone else. I will try to be here more this week. No, I WILL be here more this week.

I missed you and love ya chickies.

(((HUGS)))

Annie

Good morning,
Well, I'm feeling a little better this morning. Yesterday I was suffering from some sort of stomach aliment. I had been dealing with it since Friday night and I was really getting tired of feeling bad.

I've not really ate much of anything, but today I don't feel sick so that's a good start.

I'm afraid that I'll have a gain on Thursday because I tend to do that when I'm sick. I don't know if my body just goes into protection mode and hangs on to the calories that I am taking in. I'm just going to be very careful what I eat the next few days and start back on the water. I had a lot of rootbeer, it's not acidic and I can drink it, when I have a stomach ache I just can't do water and with IC, tea or coffee is not an option.

My interview is today at 11:30 a.m. I'm excited and scared at the same time.

I'm hoping to make it to Pilates tonight. If not that I will at least walk. I've got to move this body.

Debbie: I'm so excited about your 4 lb loss! You are doing so well!

Holly: Did you have a OP day yesterday?

Annie: Nice to see you again. That's wonderful news about your dad's surgery. I'll keep him in my prayers concering the upcoming surgery. I'm not a country music fan, but I do know who Keigh Urban is and he is HOT! I like his voice as well. Ft. Wayne is about 4 hours from where I live in Ohio. I had a seminar there once and it was the first time I ever went anywhere that far away on my own. My boss from my old job was going to go with me but had to cancel, so I went by myself. It was so liberating to go somewhere that I had never been and do it by myself.

Well I better get to work. I'll let you know how the interview goes, it's at 11:30 a.m.today.

Susie

Annie~ so sorry about your Dad. he will be in my thoughts. HUGS to you dear friend.
WELL????? Susie~ it is 2:22 here. Any news? positive vibes????
Debbie~ wooohooo go sister go!!!
I could have stayed in bed and cuddled with the kitties for a LOT longer. I LOVE going to sleep at night with a kitten attacking my toes.Didn’t know I missed it till the last 2 nights. 5 kids off to school. 4 preschoolers here.3 will nap at 1 woohoooo.DS had a hockey game out of town, another Dad is driving and DH will meet them there. Theyw int be home til 8pm. It will be a girlie night for me and DD!!!!!!

Daily Journal
1.My renewal statement for the day. I WILL do this.
2. Weekly weight. 229 , I was 227 this morning will see if it holds.
3. Exercise-type, how long, what level. yikes
4. % fat, carbs, protein.
5. # meals and snacks. 3 meals,2 snacks
6.# fruits, # of veg. 4 veg
7. How many glasses of water.10
8. Time of last food intake, time I went to bed. 8:30, bed 10:30
9. Why and when I ate due to stress or emotions. still not feeling 100% , I had an evening snack but wasn’t really hungry
10.General feelings about food, exercise, life. okey dokey
11. Any really good events or feelings today. Of course, Rainbow is a joy, Clyde is great,good morning with DS, got a bunch of school council emailing done,went to storytime with kids -enjoyable, had a good Avon meeting with my district manager,I have only placed 5 orders and my total is over $400 already( looking at $1500)-woohoo,nice quiet afternoon, went to the rink for 4:30 for hockey practise, got 2 new Avon customers,DS had a fab practise, DD wasn’t whiney!!, came home and DH was peeling his potatoes, i had already cooked chicken so warmed it up, At 7 3 other mom’s came to put 250 covers on the Parent handbook, we finished it in an hour, had lovely convo the whole time, kids went to bed, I rubbed hubby’s side( pulled a muscle, will call massage therapist asap), he went to bed after doing the dishes!, I had a delightful couple of hours in my tidy house watcing the tube!!
12. Overall, how did the day go. Pretty darn wonderful!!
13. How can I improve for tomorrow. dont eat crap food!!

Good evening everyone,
I had a crazy busy day. I can tell I've lost some weight and been getting exercise. I'm moving quicker and easier. The cooler weather really helps.
I had a really bad b-fast. OMG! Dh stopped by IHOP this am. I had a 18pt
meal. I'll spare you the horrid details...LOL
B- OOPS! 18pts
L-WW meal 5pts
S-sf jello
D-WWmeal 5pts
Since I only get 28 I'm done for the day.

Annie: So good to hear from you. I'm glad you dad is doing better. I'll keep him in my prayers. Get some rest. Sounds like you've had a very rough few days.

Holly: girls nite with DD sound so nice.

Susie: glad you are feeling better

Hello,
The interview went well and I'm very interested in the position and I hope they make me an offer. I feel that they are strongly considering me.

I had a small food victory yesterday. I went into the break room and there were some peanut butter cookies left from a meeting. I love peanut butter cookies. It was about 4:30 p.m. I had my lunch at 12:00. I was hungry. I knew that my dinner would be a late night dinner due to Pilates class (I can't eat anything heavy before that class and usually wait until it's over to eat). I had one cookie; I thought about having two, but told myself that one would take the edge off and it would taste so good because I needed to savor it, it was all I was allowing myself. I feel this is a victory because I ate it AND stayed in control.

I haven't journaled my food, thoughts, or exercise in a few days. I need to sit down today and make that a priority today.

Holly: Your journal shows you had a good day yesterday...make today one too! Thanks for the positive vibes.

Debbie: Isn't it a wonderful feeling to be able to move around easier? You are reaping your rewards.

Susie

Susie~ fingers crossed for an offer!!!
Hi Debbie!!
Major thunder storm over night and I didn’t hear a thing.
Yesterday went well. I am still getting tired in the afts so I need to rest. I MADE myself lay down for 45 min. It is soooo hard not to pop up and do stuff. It was a beautiful 17C. All the kids were outside. I did some raking and gave the kids wheelbarrow rides.
The hockey running around went well. I made the SB tacobake without the beans, served it on a pile of romaine. YUM!!
DD and I did some Avon deliveries and then painted our toes.
Phone started ringing this morning at 7. I have signed forms and had people coming and going ever since. Hubby is home cause of the weather. I have a call in to the Massage therapist for is back.
Quiet day with kids. boooooooom more thunder. I love storms.

Daily Journal
1.My renewal statement for the day. I will do this.
2. Weekly weight. 229
3. Exercise-type, how long, what level. raking 1 hour
4. % fat, carbs, protein.
5. # meals and snacks.3 meals 2 snacks
6.# fruits, # of veg.1 fruit, 4 veg
7. How many glasses of water. lots
8. Time of last food intake, time I went to bed.9& 11.
9. Why and when I ate due to stress or emotions. didn’t
10.General feelings about food, exercise, life. Getting there
11. Any really good events or feelings today. YES!
12. Overall, how did the day go. good
13. How can I improve for tomorrow. Eat with awareness

Hi,
I Thought I would check in before I go to bed. I hope ya'll had a good day.

Susie: Hope you hear about your job interview soon. I'm excited about it for you.
Great job controlling the cookie monster.

Holly: I also love a thunderstorm. I have a cd of a storm I listen to when I have trouble sleeping. It's a distant rolling storm with a light rain. It puts me right out. We haven't had much rain lately. We need to fake it some..LOL

Annie: Hope you are getting back on track after your hectic week. Check in
when you get a chance. We are missing you.

B-Mexican burger, (HB patty with cheese and jalepenos in a flour tortilla.)
L-tacobell bean burrito
S-sf pudding
D-chicken breast
S-sf jello
Boy it helps to journal. I sure think I need to do better tomorrow.
WHERE ALL MY VEGGIES???

Hello,
Tonight is a weigh-in night for me. I'm hoping that I lost something...or stayed the same. I was off track a little at the first of the week with the stomach thing and drinking all that rootbeer and eating all those crackers. I'm worried about a little fluid retention because of that.

My goal yesterday was to get my food journal done and my feelings journal done. I hadn't written in them since last Friday when I started feeling sick. I did get it done last night. It sure helps me to journal.

Holly: Your goal was to eat with awareness. I'd love to hear how you did and what you did to achieve that. I think it's something I need to work on as well.

Debbie: You are so right about journaling. I was reading that we should go back over our journal entries every 3-4 weeks so we can really get a good recap of what's been going on and see what we like to keep happening and change those things that we don't like.

I've got some things to do this morning, so I better get to it.

Susie

Hellooooooooooooo.

Times are tough, money is tight, and I don't care!!

I have decided to quit worrying about things and what will be, will be. DD ran cell bill up to 500.00 bucks, and the dang thing is now turned OFF. IF, and that is a big IF, I get them turned back on, I am not reactivating DDs. She can get her own plan.

Tough LOVE, haha

My eating has suckieeed for the past two days. Too much mexican food lately. I love that stuff.

Daddy-Oh is doing great. Washed windows and broomed the front porch. That is more than he has done in 78 yrs of life. He should of had that heart surgery years ago according to my mom. haha

Susie- Glad you did well on your job interview. I am sure good things will come to you.

Debbie-I feel the veggies coming your way. OPEN WIDE....yum!

Holly- I love reading your daily journal. Kitty is cute too!

Everyone else, come out, come out, where ever you are! and Hidee HO!!

Have a wonderful evening.

((HUGS)))

Annie

Hello everyone,
I just walked in from work. An 11 hr day, mostly walking. It's to the showers and to bed for me. I just wanted to check in real fast.

Annie: Sometimes you just have to use tough love. The bills add up so quick.
Dh and I have a shared plan with unlimited mobile to mobile. The best is my sister in ga has the same plan and we can talk for hours. Love that

Susie: : How was your WI?

Holly: (((HUG)))

B- Yogurt,applesauce
L-Pinto beans, cornbread and fried green tomatos
D-roasted chicken breast

Good morning,
Just a quick note here, I'm a little busy at work this morning.

I had a loss last night. I lost 1/2 lb..I'm happy..it's a loss and that's my plan for now to show something of a loss each week.

I have not heard anything from my interview, maybe I'll hear something next week.

Annie: Tough love is important. It's better that you teach your kids about the tough things in life than them having to muddle through it on their own later. It's building character in them.

Debbie: You put in some long hours lady. Your food from yesterday looked good

Holly: What's going on with you? I love reading your journal. I know that you have a writer in there just struggling to get out.

I've got to run.
Susie

I advocate tough love. Someone shoulda used it with me! LOL!!!

Keep on Ladies!!!!!!

Life is grand. I had a delightful day yesterday.
This morning was fab too. No extra kids. My angels were angels. Lots of good convo, laughter.... Of course, now I start to think is it a mistake to have all these extra kids here. But then I know without a doubt we need the income and the other choices would stink. Needless to say I am lovin this morning!!! DS is off to school. DD is playing house with the kitten.
I do have 2 kids coming for the morning soon and we will go to play group.

Daily Journal
1.My renewal statement for the day. I WILL do this!
2. Weekly weight. 229
3. Exercise-type, how long, what level. not
4. % fat, carbs, protein.
5. # meals and snacks. 3 meals 1 snack
6.# fruits, # of veg.1 fruit, 3 veg
7. How many glasses of water. 5
8. Time of last food intake, time I went to bed.10&12
9. Why and when I ate due to stress or emotions. I ate for cozy comfort while watching ER.
10.General feelings about food, exercise, life. Very nice.
11. Any really good events or feelings today.Today rocked. 5 big kids in school , 3 little ones here. DH was home causae of weather. I left a baby woth him and took the other 2 for groceries, came home made lunch put 2 down for a nap and the tube on for the other and went and got my hair colour done( kidless!!!!), came home and all the troops arrived and were fun/no conflicts!, Whipped up a light supper, hooked up the TV system up in our bedroom and watched a show,aaaaaaaahhhhh, DH jokingly accused me of hiding out, um YUPPERS!, went to book Club, we had read Clara Callan by Richard B Wright, exellent book, excellent convo, i adore this group of people!!, came home, cuddled with DH, made a few calls, got some Avon orders, t5idied up a bit, put a load of wash in and watched ER at 10, put clothews in the dryer and came up to bed and read some of Letterd From Earth by Mark Twain. I woke at 5:30am to the sound of Clyde being pounced on by Rainbow and sounding quite disgruntled. Went back to sleep til 7. Beautiful sunrise this morning. Brisk fresh air!!

12. Overall, how did the day go. okey dokey.
13. How can I improve for tomorrow. dont much for comfort.