Still 200.4 this a.m. but that is good. Was higher most of the week. I'm going to try to use that last .4 as a motivator. Like, good grief, you can at least lose half a pound!

Working on the water, reminding myself I used to do a lot more there than the minimum 8 glasses. Seems harder this summer for some reason. Upped the exercise a tad, and looking for more fun. Sort of going to take an "at home" vacation the next few days. No special plans. Right now, I think I'm going out on patio to read for a while. Feels sinful! Even if it's catching up on backed up stuff instead of a juicy novel.

Just a quick post...car accident Wednesday, car likely totalled. Front end impact...I was going through a green light, car going opposite way made a left hand turn in front of me, no time to stop, no where to go. Taken by ambulance, strapped to back board, neck brace, etc. Okay, but very sore all over, back/neck hurts, hands/wrists/arms really hurt...had hands on steering wheel at impact so it went up through my arms.

Dealing with insurance aftermath now.

Hurts to type.

Just in case anyone wondered where I am.

hi wildfire-the accident must have been terrifying! i'm so sorry to hear you are in so much pain. very relieved, however, to hear you were not hurt even worse! please take good care of yourself. sending you a big (but gentle, non-painful) hug!!!!

Ouch, Wildfire, even reading about it hurts. Sorry you're in pain but grateful you're otherwise ok. Insurance aftermath guaranteed to be a mess, I guess. Assume you're off work. Hope you're doing better soon with no long term consequences.

Wildfire, I happened to be lurking in the palace looking for ol' compadres ... how awful about the accident ... but so glad you're okay, even if sore and in shock. Please take care of yourself ... insurance IS a pain, hope you get that part of it over quickly.

Wildfire, I'm so sorry this happened to you, but happy that you weren't hurt. But I don't want to downplay the extent of your injuries either---I had to be taken away once on one of those backboards and I still shudder when I see one in the hospital or on TV. I know I speak for all of us when I say I wish we were there to take care of you. Sending healing thoughts......

Hello All!

Just got back at midnight the other night and am still struggling to get the house back to some semblance of normalcy & self into some semblance of groove. Looking to recommit fully to plan of attack on Monday -- I managed to lose a few pounds in July, but am going to do official weigh-in on Friday.

Wildfire! How terrifying!!! That's the worst possible scenario driving, isn't it -- no time to stop and nowhere to go. Hope you're not reliving that moment. I'm so very glad and grateful that you weren't seriously hurt, and here's hopes that the aches and pains are soon gone completely. Healing vibes coming at you from your East Coast pal!

Amarantha, it's great to see you check in, even if you don't feel like talking. Been there my own self.

Anagram, here's how my mind is going this morning: I looked at your note about going on an organizing binge, and read it as "organizing A binge" -- started imagining things like pacing self so as not to get a tummy ache, getting the right mix of stuff in the right amounts. I remember years ago doing things like that and getting a real rush from the decision to go ahead and pig out! What does that mean, I wonder?

Kaylets, that's the other side of the coin, resisting what we know will feel really good. So easy to get off track and so hard to get back on! Here's to HEALTH!!!

Eydie, I had to laugh at you doing housework procrastinating over working out!!! We're so disciplined, aren't we! I used to suddenly have energy to clean my oven when I had a paper due. I know I couldn't fool myself into just actually goofing off, but if it's something virtuous it makes it past the superego I was just thinking the other day about how my superego and id seem to be constantly at war. Probably need some work on the ego

Grandson has arrived must fly. Kisses!

Hopping in with a just one month goal. I have exactly 1 month until school starts (September 7th) and I want to lose 10 lbs. Completely within my abilities if I can just show some restraint ~ missing so far this summer. Started today .... I'll let you know tommorrow.

Did one day pretty well with the exception of a bit of dessert at the end of the day, but still managed a low cal day. My mom serves safeway deli raisin walnut bread that she tops with cream cheese mixed with fresh raspberries. I had 3 slices, but other than that I did great.
Breakfast: 1 waffle (no syrup)
Lunch: 1 avacado, roasted chicken, tomato salad
Snack: blueberries, carrots, strawberries
Dinner: Roasted chicken salad with apple, celery, and poppyseed dressing
Dessert: bread with raspberry cream cheese stuff

I think I was still around 1600 calories with everything. My goal today is to be even lower. I would really like to be diligently under 1500 calories every day for the next month. I have been feeling unhealthily fat lately. Today I am going to try to get in a swim workout while my mom watches the kiddos.

August 7th (day 1) 196 lbs

Hi girls. Thanks so much for all your concern and good thoughts!

Welcome morrigan! Good to see you back on the boards...last time I saw you was before you had your first baby. Did I hear you have two now?

Well, it's official. I'm 35 (yesterday). My gift to myself was a subscription at e-diets. I don't like how they charge separate subscriptions for different things on the site, but I'm giving the weekly menus a go to take some of the brainwork out of this.

Starting to feel more normal after the accident. Back is still sore, but not as stiff. Chest still bruised. Hands/arms are loosening up, but there is a weird popping/crunching coming from my left wrist that I guess I'll have to get checked out. We went over to take pictures of the car yesterday but it was back behind the locked fence.

Today's plan is to get the housework done I refused to do on my birthday, send DH for groceries, and get set for a fresh start tomorrow. I'm aiming to lose 20 lbs by Christmas, and my goal for the next week is to stick to the meal plan from e-diets and exercise every day.

I'm buckled in on the wagon....

wildfire-a belated happy birthday!!!! so glad to hear you're feelng better.

morrigan-welcome!

hi to all the rest of the royal palace!

have been doing pretty well with food program and exercise. hope the scale will start reflecting my efforts eventually. was supposed to go to bbq at some friends' this afternoon, but another friend i was driving with can't attend after all, which means i can't go either (since too far for me to drive on my own steam.) i'm a bit disappointed about not being able to go, since a lot of folks i know will be there, but also because it's a reminder of some things i can't do because of ms. the good news is i won't have to worry about my food choices there and the hosts are good friends, so i will be able to see them sometime soon. actually, since i do have a little oomph today, am putting the time to good use by doing some more of that organizing/cleaning out of my closet.

well, hope everyone has a good rest of their weekend. take care, all.

Thank you for the birthday wishes, wsw and Arabella! I'm trying to figure out what to do with that chocolate fudge extreme cake that is in my fridge....I think I'll send half to work with DH and I'll take the other half for my unsuspecting coworkers. I don't want it hanging out in my fridge calling my name!

wsw, I'm sorry you didn't get to go to your friends' barbeque. That's really disappointing. I hope you found something else enjoyable to keep you busy today.

Arabella, the Department of Health would be awfully busy if it weren't for us keeping on top of the menfolk! I wish we were capable of selective sight like they are.

Well, the groceries are bought and put away, the menu for the week is printed out...all set for Fresh Start Monday!

...and the boss with MPD (multiple personality disorder) is on vacation this week!

Wildfire, Happy B. D. ! And glad you're feeling somewhat better. At least things should be a bit better at work this week?

wsw - sorry too for your enforced change of plans. Sometimes, though, I find that things oft work out for the better. Hope it did for you.

Wood Nymph - I agree the world would be a different place inhabited by only men. Dh and I were having a discussion (i.e., I was talking) today about how I used to clean as vs. how I do now and he said he didn't notice any difference and unfortunately I believe him. Oh what energy I wasted!

Have had a pleasant restful weekend here and am looking forward to a fresh start. Like W.N. I haven't been bad, just not quite as disciplined as I need to be to get what I want.

Speaking of b.d.'s, mine's coming up in about five weeks. That should be enough time to get me permanently in onderland. Now THERE'S a goal to consider.