Hey all. I'm in early after doing drop in visits at some of my programs. Hurrah Hurrah. Well, hopefully if things stay quiet, I can leave at noon. Go ride, workout, and go out tonight. Of course, after being up at 2:30am, how late am I going to want to party.

Chachee, what are the pictures from? I would love to see them. Raven, buying land, huh? Pretty soon own business, own farm - you rock.

Well, off to do more paperwork. Have a great day all and talk to you later.

Hi there, everyone. The computer booted up. (It rarely does anymore) I just wanted to say hi, I'm alive and I miss coming here to chat. But with the computer down I really can't get any access. When I'm at work these days I can't get on the computer to check in here.

Well, couldn't read any of the posts. Really sorry. Things have been hellish and I've been having problems with both my legs being numb all the time, legs to the soles of my feet. I've been sitting so much working, exercise (and I did a lot!) became nonexistent. Some people tell me it could be a pinched nerve in the pelvis? No insurance and no time to get to a doctor for an xray. Today it actually seems better. I've been forcing myself to try to walk at least, force myself to take a break from work even if that means spending more time at the office or wherever. I tend to sit and sit and want to just plow through it.

Well, we'll see. That on top of the usual **** of work has really been majorily stressful. I was wondering what was going to give. So the legs did and this is something new.

Gotta go. Take care all!

HI guys, duh! I forgot that eveyone here starts a new thread and kind of missed you all a bit....
Had a discouraging week, for me. I am struggling. I wonder how one week can be so different from the next? Have not been feeling well, motivation suffers, etc.
We're going away for the weekend as well, I think it's depressing me when I should be looking foward to it as I know I won't be able to resist the food temptations.
I feel more like an alcoholic than a weigh watcher..... always in danger of going "off the wagon".
Linda

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Howdy all.

Happy: Big congrats on your job! I'm so happy for you. What a wonderful and exciting new adventure for you and your family!

Lucky: Keep us posted on the land issues. I know how trying that can be!

Linda: I can't even think about "week to week". I'm still trying to live day to day with my eating issues. They will all come into place one of these years, I am hoping! Gains happen, though, and the way you deal with them is what makes or breaks you. Hang in there.

Red: I'll keep you in my prayers for your health--both mental and physical. Seems like you have just been hit hard the last couple of months.

Raven: Spending time with Richard relaxing and not needing to do anything sounds like something you haven't had the chance to do in many years. Enjoy not being a mom 24/7 and take some alone time. You definitely deserve it!

Jolly: Hope you can get out of work early and get some more raquetball games in. I'm hoping your weekend is good.

Well, hubby gets back tonight. I'm taking a girls day on Sunday to go to the fabric store, Walmart, out to lunch and then to get my nails done and a pedicure. It's all about MEMEMEMEMEMEMEME!!!!! (I'm sure I'll feel guilty when it's all done, but that is just me also!)

Happy weekend if I don't get a chance to talk to you all before Monday!

Chach

Hi guys!
Chach, sounds like you are in for a fun weekend and I find myself wondering if you will be just as challenged as I!
Lucky, hope the land thing works out.
Have had a good day so far.... made 5 can soup to go with my lunch, one cup is one point! Have you all heard of it before? My ww leader posted it at our meeting this week.
Linda

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Awwwww Kathy thank you!! Underscores and all! I have had next to NO computer time lately, and it doesn't look like it's going to get a whole lot better anytime soon. I'm trying to get used to having Ian back and the ex in town, plus I have a weekend out of town coming up to go to a horse training symposium. I hope everyone is doing well!!

Goodness, I am surprised at how little to read here. Hope everyone is doing ok.
As predicted, I blew it last night, but what are weekends away for anyway? : )
I had two glasses of wine, dessert, stuffed mushrooms, cheese and crackers.... all the extras. I used up all my flex points and am starting over today... but will be extra special "good" between now and weigh in on Tuesday morning.
I worked out in my MIL's pool for 40 minutes this morning, even doing 200 jumping jacks under water (more resistance!)!
If I even break even on Tuesday, I'll be thrilled!
Linda

Hi all,

Happy Birthday RAVEN!!! Hope you had a great birthday and a lovely day.

Linda, at least you made an effort to burn off some of the extra weekend calories with some exercise - that's a good thing. The weekend slides can be extra dangerous, can't they. Just keep up your resolve through the rest of the week.

Chachee, did you thoroughly enjoy your memememememememe weekend? Oooh that sounds like so much fun and by gosh, we deserve it once in a while, don't we?

Lucky, hope the septic and computer problems get fixed soon.

Red, numbness is never a good sign - you need to get that looked at. It's kind of sad how many of us can't look after our health because of poor or no medical coverage. It really stinks.

Jolly when will you be taking off to visit your buddy?

I am back from my weekend trip. Was nice to see everyone one last time. My cold is lingering, I've been taking all sorts of over the counter stuff, still coughing and congested but I'm sure I'm doing much better than I would have if I was still smoking so thank goodness for that. I just need it to be over with as there is sooooooo much to get done now that we have made our decision to move. Of course my husband and I are at opposite ends when it comes to what to do and in what order. I'm sure there will be some tense moments ahead for us. I'm still kind of mopey from the cold but I've got to put the peddle to the metal and get rolling if we're going to move. Time to get very "list" and task oriented again.

Hope you all have a good week- seems we are quite the busy flock of chickies right now.

Raven,

What?!? Your birthday is it??!!
My computer just booted up. It must have been for you!!!

Happy Birthday! May you have a great one and MANY more to come!!

Hello all. Happy Belated Birthday, RAven. Ok. so how do you know when it is people's birthays? I feel like I am always a day late and a dollar short.

Red, good to hear from you. Get that numbness checked out soon. As Happy said, it is never a good sign. Unless you are at the dentist or giving birth.

Happy, glad you had a good weekend. When is your move taking place?

Derry, glad to hear from you too.

I head to Nashville on NOvember 10th. I can't wait.

Talk to you all later.

Guess I am the late one in birthday wishes, but they are heartfelt nonetheless. Happy Birthday, Marian!!



My weekend was okay. I hit a really good sale at Joann's Fabrics and bought up an entire cart full of clearance fabric. It was an additional 50% off the clearance, prices, so I ended up getting some of the fabric for .50$ a yard.

We went to see Shark Tales this weekend. It was pretty cute. My son enjoyed it, but I think he enjoyed his popcorn a little more.

Food has not been the greatest, so I will work on that this week.

Go in tomorrow night for our Christmas pictures and pick up the doggie pics. I'm so excited.

Remember how I said work was not going well? I have applied for two new jobs. I'm not sure if I am totally qualified, but as things progress, I'll keep you all posted. Exciting time.

Have a great Monday and a wonderful week.

Chach

Good morning ladies! Weigh in day for me, the day of reckoning! (sp?) Happy Birthday to Raven! Happy, hope you are feeling better. I hate colds! Red, so glad to see you back here, hope you get that computer fixed soon! Must be very aggrivating!
Chach, I'm the "immature" one in my family where movies are concerned and am the only one who wants to see Shark Tales so far! Can't get them to go with me!
The sale at JoAnn's sounds great!
Linda

Chachee, good luck on the new jobs. I know what you mean about not feeling you're totally qualified. I've got a bit of nervousness myself with the new job - it's all new stuff to me and that shakes the confidence. However, many times in my career I've stepped out of the comfort zone, tried something new and tho I may not have been a zen master at it, I did well. Hope something better comes through for you.

The scale was down a little bit yesterday (2 pounds) which is encouraging. I will have no real time to devote to the diet and exercise. Unless you count exercise as cleaning out the whole house. As for food, I'm trying to empty the cabinets so you can imagine what kinds of meals we'll be eating.

I have the next 2 weeks to myself, then I go to training for a week and I'm sure they will want me in Memphis very soon afterwards. At least that's what I'm preparing for. There is just SO much to do, I am trying not to feel overwhelmed. Hope the rest of you have a calmer week.