Good Monday Evening Ladies

Terri and Es ~
YOU DID IT GIRLS

Ok my friends, I'm on a roll here.......finally back on track, counting my points and feeling great!!

Hope y'all are doing good tonight. I'm watching a special FEAR FACTOR while I type so I'm going to go watch the rest. It's such a gross show.

Have a great night.

Zoe <><

MEL,
Tomorrow is another day. Just start again and forget about the extra cake. That is what is wonderful about this program. You can restart anytime of the day or night. I can't believe that when I do what you did, and we all have, I actually start as soon as I dust myself off. I mean it is actually dark outside. Before I would have jumped in the car in search of my last snack and start "tomorrow". Don't worry about the cake now. It is done, gone, finished. You will be fine. Just don't let it go into a binge and then it could take you days to get back on. Whenever you go off a little on program just start again right away.
I am sorry about the Outback. You are the one who lit the fire under me to go there. I had actually forgotten about it. Haven't been there in awhile and didn't think about it. Sounds like you relaxed though. That is always good.

I just got this TIP OF THE DAY in my mail and it is fitting here:

TIP OF THE DAY: Still upset that you "blew it" and had that piece of cake last night? Get over it! And a piece of cake is far from "blowing it!". Those who have taken weight off successfully and kept it off for years have learned that it's not going to work to analyze every little bite that you put in your mouth, at least not long term. Most of us would go crazy and burn out without our favorite foods once in a while! The goal is to eat good most of the time, and when we do eat something that others may label as "off limits", we should slow down, enjoy it, savor it, and then get over it!


ESSIE,
What a great sister you are. I sent my sister (no kids but wanted them) a box with a bath pillow and dog treats and bones and toys for them. Her Sheltie and 2 yorkies are her babies. Brittany bought her a CD. Tell the point lady congrats!!!!!!



ZOE,
Thanks again. I watch that only when they have a celebrity I like like Donny Osmond or a Days of Our Lives person. Kind of grosses me out. Congrats for being back on track.

Bruce brought me home a cd that is pop hits from the 70's.
Your Momma Don't Dance, Maggie May, Free Ride, Fooled Around and Fell In Love, Momma Told Me Not To Come, The Cover Of the Rolling Stone, Rock On, Without You, Evil Woman, Baby Hold On, Wildfire and American Pie. I love it!!!!!

Better run and get to bed.
Terri

Hi everyone,
Since everyone is telling what they got for Mom's Day I will tell you, but you guys have to promise not to hate me afterwards Ellen knows that we're finally (after 11 yrs in the house) doing the backyard this summer and she knows I love wild flowers so she got me wild flower seeds. She also wrote me a very touching Haiku poem and made me a plate with all kinds of pictures of cats on it. One of the kitties looks just like the cat I grew up with, Missy. SHe was such a wonderful cat. I picked her out of the litter when I was about 9 yrs old. She lived till she was 16 yrs. I still miss her.

Now the part you guys are going to hate me for. Steve gave me a 1 day pass to the Claremont Hotel Spa. I think I told you that we took my FIL there for dinner on his 80th Bday. I guess that was when DH got the idea. It is a beautiful turn of the last century resort with a 4 bridge view of the SF Bay. A whole day to pamper myself. Massage...facial...manicure...pedicure... Now all I have to do is find a whole day in my schedule to do it. That will be the difficult part For dinner we just did Thai take-out.

Dianne,
It was good to here from you. I am glad that your mom is doing better.

Have to go and get my walk in. Will check in tomorrow after i WI.

Hugs,
JanieD

JanieD,
You will love it. Bruce has done that for me a couple of times and it is WONDERFUL! I did it in Florida. You will be sooooo relaxed. Have a wonderful time. What a thoughtful gift. Last year for Mother's Day Bruce gave my sister and me a cruise to Nassau. We were supposed to go on Sept. 17 last year but we have postponed it cause of 9/11 and will take it later this year. I love unselfish gifts.

Have a great hump day everybody.

Terri

Wow, I hate it when I don't check in everyday. I get so far behind on answering post. But I'm gonna give it a good try now.

JANIE, we will try not to hate you too much. That is a wonderful gift. Ellen is such a sweet girl, I love hearing about the relationship you two share. Now, are you really going to have a hard time finding a day to be pampered!!

TERRI, the quote of the day is so true. Thanks for adding it, they are words that we all need to remind ourselves from time to time.
Wow, I could really do some walking to that 70's CD.

ZOE, congratulations!! I am almost on track. I have more good days that I've had bad days, so that is a start. I really have to get my rear end in gear and start walking. You really inspire me, I will definitely go for a walk tomorrow!!

MEL, I second everything that Terri told you. We have all been there, best thing is that there is always tomorrow. You'll be just fine.

ES, hey girl, how was your Tuesday!! I hope it was a good one. How sweet to share your mother's day with your sister.

Well, I'm off to bed, hello Dianne, Jen, Myra, Hollygirl, Sandy, I hope I didn't forget any one.

Oh yes, I managed another 4.0 this semester. I now have 30 hours toward my degree with a 4.0. I rewarded myself with a new monitor for my computer. The old one was so dim that I couldn't see some graphics. Now things are so bright, I gotta wear shades!!!

Nite
Ruth

CONGRATS RUTH!!!!!
That is fantastic. You are such a smart WOMAN!!!!!
I'll bet your family is proud of you.

JanieD,
I forgot to mention about how cute the gifts were from Ellen. The friendship that I have with my daughter is priceless. You and her will have so much fun.

Goodnight Essie, Jen, Dianne, Zoe, Sandy, HollyGirl and Mel.
Please, Please don't let me have forgotten anyone.

Terri

THANK YOU, TERRI!! I sometimes don't feel very smart. Such as when I almost lost the 4.0 because I thought the Algebra class was another remedial. I thought I'd get a Pass or Fail and it wouldn't hurt my average. Wrong!!! It counts as an elective toward my degree and I was getting a grade. Boy was I full of regret for not applying myself more. I guess the Lord is watching out for me, because I pulled off an A somehow. But, boy did I feel stupid!

Take care ladies, I will check in more so I can keep up with all the post.

Ruth

Ruth,
Just take it as a lesson learned. You will know better next time to make sure. I probably would have done the same thing. When I was in college I probably did.
You did great!

Hi all! I just found out last night that we are going to Colorado Springs for 6 weeks this summer. I just read in Woman's World mag. that it is the number 1 fittest city in the country. They say one reason is because the city is at the base of the mountain and it draws people outside. I saw pictures and it is beautiful. We are taking Tanner. That ought to be an interesting trip. Bruce, as you know, works for NASA and they are involved in a project with the Air Force and they asked him to go out there for 6 weeks so we are all going. I am kind of nervous.

Have a great day!
Terri

Ruth and Terri,
Thank you both for not hating me too much You're right Ellen is a very special girl. I hope we stay close even through those dreaded teen years.

Everyone,
Well I WI this morning and lost 1 lb. That takes care of most of last week's gain (1.5). I think I am going to reward myself with that day at the spa after I reach my goal weight. I guess I should be happy that I have been maintaining for the last 4 months but I would rather be maintaining 5 Lbs lower. There are still some of my old clothes that are a little tight.

Hugs to all,
JanieD
179/147.5/143

Hi Buddies

I'm on my lunch break so it's a prefect opportunity to say hello & catch up a bit.

Janie, WOW A day to get pampered! A dream come true. Gee, I wonder if I would have a hard time scheduling a day.
WTG with your loss.

Terri, soooooo cool. 6 weeks in the fittest city in the country would motivate more than I can imagine. I think I would take up running instead of walking till then. Why are you nervous?

Ruth, I have to laugh everytime you ask how my Tuesday was. Thanks for asking. It was soooooooooooo slow. A real draggy day but I survived it along with tendinitis on my right arm. Something new. Congrats on your 4.0!!! You Go Girl!

Hi Zoe, Mi Amiga, Jen, Mel & HollyGirl.

Hasta Luego(Till Later)

Love,
Es

Es, Sorry about your tendonitis. Sounds painful.
I guess I am nervous because when we leave for 2 weeks everything can be let go without much thought. Now we have to get someone to cut the grass, forward our mail instead of just holding it cause the bills can't be let go that long , It will take us awhile to get there so we can't all go into a restaurant together cause we will have Tanner, no fence probably at the rental place
for him to run (normally we kennel him for 2 weeks), 1 TV. Major. I think I talked Bruce into taking 2. 3 kids 2 adults 1 tv, NO WAY! I don't know how we did it growing up. He is now thinking of taking a small u-haul so we can take our bikes, computer, 2 tv's, and any assentials we may need. I plan for us to do a lot of sight seeing, walking and maybe we will see why they are the most fit city in the country. Columbus, Ohio, where I used to live and sister still does, is the 5th fattest city. She wants to go with us.
I guess 6 weeks is just a little longer than being able to pack clothes and go.

Great loss JanieD. Keep iy up and you will be going to the spa in no time.

TTYL,
Terri

Ruth,
I can't believe that I forgot to congratulate you on youR 4.0 in my last post. You are incredible! I think you should be talking to your department and the shcool administration about a scholorship at this point. It couldn't hurt. You go girl!!

Terri & Es,
Thanks for the kudos regarding the loss.

HI to everyone,
JanieD

Well, a quick post before I'm off to buy text books for the summer semester.

TERRI, I would love to have six weeks away from home. Of course, it would only be my husband and myself, so it would be such a simple matter of just packing and leaving.

JANIE, thanks for the congrats. I did receive a small scholastic scholarship for the fall and spring semester. It is only for a thousand but every little bit helps. My former employer has allowed $7500 for the first two years, that $1000 will allow me to spread that out a little. If I keep the grades up next year I may check into more scholarships. I have Federal assistance, but the paper work is awful!! OH, I ALMOST FORGOT, CONGRATS on the weight loss!!! Every little bit helps, especially when it is taking off those small gains!

ES, "thank you, thank you very much!" (that was my Elvis impersonation, could you tell?) Glad you made it through your Tuesday, now its Wednesday, almost the weekend.

Well I'm off to buy books. I'll check in later. It is so much easier to do this several times a day so as not to get behind. I know there are still post that I haven't read.

Bye
Ruth

Ruth, you did a spectacular job! Way to go on that GPA. How do your daughters feel about you pursuing a degree? They must be proud of you!

Janie, how sweet of Ellen to have the perfect gift for you. She sounds like a very loving daughter. AND how cool that you received the spa gift from your husband! What a luxurious day that will be. Congrats on the loss

Terri, I would freak about being away from home for 6 weeks. The preparation for a one or two week vacation is hassle enough. I think you're showing remarkable restraint in using only a small u-haul I'd definitely need a large one for the kitchen sink! It's a great opportunity to really get to know Colorado Springs and what it has to offer. I'll bet you and the kids will love it.

Es, how's your arm? Tendinitis can really be painful. Do you know what caused it? I used to get tennis elbow from blowdrying my hair when I got it cut short and I don't play tennis.

HI to everyone else.....Dianne, Myra, Sandy, Zoe, Mel, Holly Girl, hope you're all great.

take care,
~Jen

Hello my friends!!!!

Terri ~
I love the thing with the names big and bold. I'm copying ya. And wow, Colorado Springs for 6 weeks!! Jen is right, I don't know how I'd be prepared. Will you be taking a computer? Oh please, oh please, we'll miss you.

Janie ~
What a wonderful Mother's Day you had. Ellen's gift must have really touched your heart. As for the day at the spa, can you believe that I turned that down once???? The thing is, I think that would be so much fun if it was a ladies day out, doing it with a girlfriend but I have no one that could afford it. Have a great day whe you go!!

Ruth ~
WTG on that 4.0!!! Wow, you're such a student! Are you back on track yet? You told me the other day that you were "almost" back. Hope you are.

Es ~
How's your arm sweetie? That can be so painful and I am hoping that it's better now.

Jen ~
I feel like I haven't 'talked' to you in ages......how are you?

Okay, now for exercise.....I am going with a bunch of girls canoeing. (sp??) We are going, 2 to a canoe, down the Brasos River. We start at one of the girls homes...(yes, right on the river, how nice, huh?) and then canoe down about 15 miles....Woo Hoo....am I gonna hurt in my arms OR WHAT!?!?!?? I am really excited about it.....breakfast of bagels, fruit and danish....(no, no danish for me!!) and packed lunches in water proof coolers.....can't wait.

Hi everyone else. Have a wonderful night. I'm going to relax....I'm pooped again. How on EARTH will I make it through Saturday's canoe trip?? ha!

Nighty,
Patti <><