I think I'm finally on the backside of this headcold - why are those darned things so nasty. I must say this is the first cold I've had since I started my journey to new health - I believe there is a strong connection!

Yesterday I "fed the cold" - no - I shoveled things into my mouth - no kidding. I had been trying to not be quite so black or white about food and the obsessions including journaling each bite that went into my mouth. Worked pretty well until yesterday - so today it is back to TDP. Too much confidence is just as bad as too little - takes me back to one of the few things I learned from our corporate spy (oops I mean trainer) - any strength taken to an extreme becomes a weakness.

I'll be over the top happy when I feel like I can exercise - today i've moved around the house a lot more and am about pooped but that's more than I've done in several days.

Great to feel like posting - see you soon!

Terri - a PS to you - we booked the horse excursion - DH told me to lie about how much I weigh as I won't quite hit the 250 by time we go - I doubt they will have a scale.

The past few days have not been good here. I did enjoy my granddaughter but she has started climbing..so time to get the baby gate out and block the steps. Until this week she had only sit on the bottom step. Yesterday she saw the bigger kids going up stairs and she started following.
Hubbys aunt died and that has thrown him into a state of depression. He is worried about his mom and how upset she is. We have also had some other family drama that has upset the family. Then to top it all off my daughter in law is having contractions and they have her on meds to stop the contractions until she hits 37 weeks which will be later this next week....just worried and its causing me to not take care of myself. I wake up thinking ok..whats next.

I also think I need a day out of the house. So Im going to wake up hubby and get him moving and we are going to the store and stock up on salad stuff again and then go out for a long walk before the rain comes in.

I also talked with my dr about hormones the other day and she is convinced Im starting the change even though tom is still almost monthly. fun fun

Deb

Keep strong and just think soon you'll be burning up calories chasing older granddaughter around the house and yard.

My prayers will include your son, DIL and the child she has growing inside.

me day....I took one. Went for a long walk alone. Went and browsed the antique mall and the thrift store. I guess I just needed a break from life...lol and I do feel better!!
I found something similar to the arnolds thin I have read about.They are amazing and only 1ww point and 100 calories.I am pumped about them. Got my house full of healthy food and got my menu planned.

I had a good day too. Stayed OP all day. Didn't plan well and am way under my points. I know I should eat them all but I'm not hungry. If I need to later I'll have fruit.

I'm trying not to eat after 8 PM. It's working pretty well. My goal is to not eat after 7 PM but it's hard for me so I'm gradually backing up my time.

Due to a miscommunication, we ended up getting to the gym 1/2 hour early for hubby's appt with our trainer-- but I got in a 90 min workout!! Felt good not to be rushed.

Sounds like there are some good days out there!! Hope you all have a good day!

Hi Gals!

I took a Zumba class today. FUN! I felt so uncoordinated, but loved it. I got a great workout and was sweating up a storm. As I learned the last time I took a class, I need to be careful with the knee. I heard it pop during one move and it's a little tender now. I have to lay off the moves that are particularly hard on the knees. My gym is trying to get this class of the ground and today was the first day. I hope it continues.

We went out to Applebee's for dinner and I splurged a touch. I'm over on my calories for the day, but we had a nice time and tomorrow we'll be back on track. We were celebrating Carlton's family day....Four years ago today we were in Guatemala picking him up.

DH continues to do wonderfully. He lost 3 pounds this week for a total of 10 in just under 2 weeks.

We are watching NCIS, but I wanted to pop in and say HI to my favorite gals! I'm off...chat with you later!

Great day today! Feeling better - two hours of exercise - 1548 calories - I think it's one to duplicate! I did try a new recipe "Red Chicken" - not a keeper for me. Live and learn.

Mornin' Ladies,

Just stopping in for a quick "Hello". Hope to make today a Successful Sunday by being active and staying OP.

I'm off!

This is my first post on this forum, although I've been active on the 100# support forum.

I've been struggling the last week or so. I have started doing some cardio dancing. Only 3 minutes the first day, and adding a couple of minutes a day. The biggest challenge is protecting my knee that is recovering from a total replacement.

gggirls - I've read a few of your entries where you mention a "POP" day. Could you please eplain what that is? Thanks!

Hey, it's GREAT to see old friends here. I couldn't log on under my old name, NoLifeWithoutHorses, but if anyone remembers me, well then HELLO! It's me again!

I've been through a bunch lately, starting with my beloved Simon (my dachshund) herniating a disc and have $2500 emergency surgery in November. I've finally told my husband I want a divorce, hit some ice and wrecked my car on New Years Eve, and this time of year I get slammed at work as well. So, those are all my excuses for packing on the tunage recently.

At one point I was down to 270 or so, but I'm back all the way up to 314 as of last Wednesday. I went to a TOPS meeting and faced the scale, and I'm doing really well now. I'm going to try to really stick to South Beach since that's how I lost 70 pounds a few years ago. I've been off the white stuff for 3 days now, have been getting a little more exercise, and already I feel SO much better.

But I have a long way to go, and I've always done better when I come here. It's nice to be here.

Valerie

Valerie, Hi. Of course we remember you. Welcome back.

Life hasn't treated you too well lately has it? 2010 will be better. You'll have a new car, a mended Simon, a good start on a healthy lifestyle (again, like most of us ) and maybe a whole new, single, lifestyle to learn.

You know we're all here to give you support and a place to vent, or chat as you need it.
WELCOME BACK!

Welcome Back, Valerie!!!!!! Any idea why you couldn't log into your old account?? Sorry life has been so crazy lately... I hope things will all work out in the end.

In the meantime, wanna get yourself over to that exercise thread we started years ago????

Stop! Do not post here! Join us on the next volume of the thread!