Holy Moley!!!WOw did everyone post while I was gone. Weekends keep me so busy that I don't have time to get online. Glad to see everyone doing well.

((hugs)) to Sarah.

I have not gained or lost this week, but I think that was thanks to TOM. I am done, but I ended up the same as last week. I am going to really push to get to the gym this week 4 or more times, and I am really going to watch what I put in my mouth. I have not been so good about that, and I think that is why I am not going anywhere.

Not too much planned around here, just a trip to the gym this morning, then off to my mom's to visit my Uncle and his new wife from Austrailia. Dh will meet us there after work.

HAve a great Monday!

Hey everyone,
I"m back! Over rested. I just sat for most of the week. I did get dh to take a walk one morning but that was it. They had a curves by MIL but everytime I mentioned going there was yet another relative we had to go see. LOL

Holly: I skimmed thru a few of the post ( I'm at work). When you visit your family put on your magic armour. Don't ever feel bad about yourself. You are a very loving, giving person. You have a great immediate family. Draw your strenght from them. I could only dream to have my life as together as you do.
Hold your head high, my friend!! When you a feeling low all you have to do is look at your beautiful home and garden that YOU made. And let's don't forget those 2 little angels.

Susie: It was so wonderful talking to you.

Got to go I'll do more later

I have been cleaning bedrooms since 8:30am. It is a holiday here. Windows, curtains and all are done. It is 2pm. I am going to take a shower and clean the kitchen because the kitchen fairy is hiding somewhere and take the kids for swimming lessons.

HUGS!!!!

I wanted to join this forum because I am trying to get under 200.Im at 200/ 201 ish. My goal is to get at 195 by the end of this month.Im starting a spinning class today, with encouragement of my friend.

Down another pound today. Slow but sure wins the race!

Hello to All.

(((HUGS)))

I know I will have a gain when I weigh in this week, But what good is a vacation if you can't relax a lttle.

We have a tight budget so there are not many frills in my life but Dh told me WHEN! I hit the 100lb mark we are going to the jewery store.

Annie: I think we should celebrate every oz lost. Great job :

Rock and roll Ladies!!
Down 2 more lbs!!! And to think just 2 weeks ago I was platueaing (sp?)!! 3 lb a week! GrrAArrRRrrrr!!!! 4 more and its time to post progress pics! The BIG 5-0! I was a lil bit surprised, ok alot surprised due to my weekend, not that I went over board but I was struggling!
Annie~ All those oz add up dang it! Great job on the 1lb 2oz !!
WeLcOmE DDran!!! You don't have far to run in this race @200!
Holly~ I'll see you at my house around 4ish??
Debbie~ DIAMONDS! OoOoOoo Earrings are nice. I've always wanted another pair for the other hole in my ears.
Upswife~ Sorry so hectic! Great job on makin' it to the gym anyway!
Susie~ The only good thing about going off plan is you have a chance to "start over" and get that big initial loss again. Well, not AS big. My 1st was 9 lbs..I doubt that'll ever happen agin on this journey. But my last big one week loss was after a plateau, I went off plan and then back on and lost 5lbs!
Sarah~ (((((HUGE HUGS)))))) I lost my (biological) father when I was only 12.

Love ya Deb!!!

Go Stevi & Annie!!!!

Welcome Ddran!!!

Gerbil in a wheel again for me.
7 kids all day yesterday. Business meeting at 8 am. Had a conflict to resolve from that. Took all 7 kids to swimming lesson. I swam with 5 while my 2 had their lesson.
Just 2 extras today. I will garden all morning.

3 more sleeps til friends for Tokyo arrive.

Ladies,

I found a very cool challenge here in 3Fatchicks, check it out! I am doing it. I feel stong and confident today in this challenge.

Here is some of my "go get em'"

Stevi-Logan is adorable, could kiss him all up!

Have a rockin day!

((((HUGS))))

Ooops, forgot to tell you where the challenge was, lol, here you go..............

20 weeks till Christmas Challenge!

2 more sleeps............

Dont seem to have a headache yet today. Have had one for 2 days. Combo stress/allergies. Nose is running like a tap tho. Slept in til 8.

I will make a grocery list for later tonight.Planing some “Canadian “ meals for our guests. I know last time the fella was here he loved everything I cooked. His wife and babe have never been to canada. I dont want to scare them. On the Sat we will have a roast chicken dinner with stuffing, gravy, carrots and potatoes.On sunday for the corn roast( we dont have a bbq) I am making a teriaki beef stew with rice, we will cook corn in a big pot on an open fire and then salads and apple pie.I am more concerned about lunches and breakfasts.

I also want to mulch the front beds and thoroughly clean the kitchen. My helper comes from 10-12. Tomorrow I have her here from 9-3. I will clean the whole house...I hope. Will have 7 kids here. My dad did mention taking DS golfing. That would be great!!

Hello Ladies,
I'm finally feeling better! OMG part of Tue, all of yest, and part of this morning I have had a headache from he!!. Really weird that I have a loss right before TOM, he got here yest. He's the one that brought this headache I suspect. Didn't walk yest and most certainly won't have time today. Having a dinner out with the family to discuss the baby's baptism. Fun stuff. Got the baby's 6 month portraits doen yest. See my signature. All 6 poses where great! Thats a 1st.
Holly~ I'm assuming sleeps are nights? Americans! You are a busy, busy bee! I'm very intrigued by your Teriaki beef stew...sounds yummy!
Annie~ I'm gonna go check it out. You can smooch him all you want! I certainly do!
Hope everyone else is well and good!

I'm still at work and not happy..14 hours and counting.
I knew I gained over vacation but I was suprised it was only .6 lbs. Yeah...I expected at least 2-3. Ok, I know its silly to celebrate a gain..but oh well you know me

Later

Ah Deb...(((Hugs)))

Stevi-that is how the kids count it.

I made up my own recipe. I marinate stewing beef( cut up bite size) in Knorr's teriaki marinade for the day. Drain it and then simmer it with onions and mixed peppers, thicken the sauce and serve with rice. Very yummy.

Lots and lots of cleaning today.I have my helper here for 6 hours.Things are in good shape tho.
I will spring clean the spare bedroom and wash bedding and curtains and then tidy, dust and vacuum the rest.

Swimming lessons at 4. Hubby will cut the grass tonight.

Hoping flights wont be delayed with all this nonsense.

HUGS!!