Good Morning! I survived the trip to the ils!! Ok, so THAT was a little dramatic! Although dh and I have decided that maybe one overnight night is about our limit....anyway, it was ok.

Saturday was great. I started the day with a nice long walk before it got super hot. Then I did some power shopping. I found some great deals--jeans at Old Navy for $12!!! I tried on a nice dark pair and was wearing a shirt that fit (not an old baggy shirt like I had been wearing), when I looked in the mirror, it was hard to believe it was me looking back! Nice ego boost! I know I have a long way to go, but it was nice to think I looked nice--especially in a fitting room mirror!!!! I found some great bargains at other stores too, so I am set for fall.

Saturday I stopped at the store and bought some nice healthy stuff for a salad. After a few snide comments, I actually felt like I had to defend 'why' I wanted to eat healthy, they got over it. Whatever. Like I said, one overnight might be the limit!




On a positive note, I got HUGE NSV's from one of dh's BIL's. He kept telling me how great I looked, asked me how I was doing it, after he found out that I exercise he asked what I do and how often--so that was really nice.


Have a great OP day!

bette_ pre-clamsia is scray stuff.I had it with all 3 of my kids.Keep her in bed and watch her for swelling. I had to be induced at 34 weeks everytime. THey are watching my daughter inlaw really close for it. She is on blood pressure meds already. She is 32 weeks pregnant. Good luck and i will keep her in my prayers
As for me...i am roasting sunflower seeds. I harvested 3 heads yesterday and have about 7-8 to go. This batch i soaked in salt water overnight and now they have to roast for 3 hours. The next ones will be salt free ..just natural roasted. They should make a healthy winter time snack.

Good morning everyone. Kids are off to school and it feels strange to be home alone again...kind of like letting out a deep breath I held in too long, that kind of wonderful strange. I will get out to the track and walk though...been waiting for that to start again

I don't remember who mentioned the Shimmy show, but they play tons of those over and over on Fit TV, if anyone has that channel.

armywife--I relate a lot to your life. My hubby is a truck driver so he's only home a couple days a week, and on those days he's got a million things to do and i still end up doing it all around here. It's like being a single parent with good financial support, and adding your class complicates it more...but you will get through this. You are strong You will do it, just give yourself a break whenever possible so you don't totally burn out.

Bette-- so sorry about all you have to deal with right now. I had pre-eclampsia when I was pregnant with my daughter and it was just miserable, my ankles were so huge I literally could not feel my feet to walk...but I carried her to term and she was fine, so it can come out okay in the end. She just may need a lot of help as she gets further along with it. Have her inhale water, tons of water, that was about the only thing that would help me with the swelling, which for me was worse than having to lay in bed 24/7 for months. I hope she carries to term and has a healthy baby, keep us updated.

Fluffy--Thanks so much for the encouragement, I need all I can get. I am really working on my issues when it comes to things like this, and I have made some progress mostly in recognizing why I do things, or refuse to do things, why I feel certain ways, so just understanding myself more is helping to shatter mis-truths and lies I've held without even realizing it. I jsut don't have that super confidence yet...guess I'm not strong headed enough just yet, but I'm working on it.

mj--very nice to hear you liked what you saw in the mirror. You have lost over 80 lbs girl...woohoo!!!!! You deserve to look at yourself and smile with pride.

Sorry about the cat.

The pre-eclampsia CAN be treated very easily. Dr. Tom Brewer created a diet in which NONE of his patients ever had PIH. All of my moms (I am a doula and childbirth educator) who followed the diet never had high blood pressure:
http://snhbw.blogspot.com/2008/08/bl...baby-diet.html

None of the moms did raw milk, and any soy or dairy product will work. She needs a MINIMUM of 100 g protein a day, and if she is pre-eclamptic this early, I would up it 110 for the minimum.

And no exaggeration, she cannot eat ANY processed food. None. But she can treat this, stay out of the hospital and get the baby closer to term.

HTH.

I continue to lose inexplicably. We have four gigs between now and mid Oct. When I get under 150, I am getting a new pair of jeans.

I even changed my ticker.

I had a busy weekend for some reason. Not too great food wise but managed to salvage most of the weekend. Friday, we went to a friends place just to hang out. They ordered pizza and it was not a great choice for me but I was good for the most part. I had eaten accordingly throughout the day just so I could accomodate the pizza night. Despite eating 2 slices of pizza I was very happy that I remained within my calorie intake for the day!

Saturday, Was Sushi night. I can't remember the last time we had sushi. It was pretty good. Then we went to see the Body Worlds show which was just amazing and very revealing (no pun intended). This display put so many things in perspective for me. Just Awesome!!

Sunday, was pretty much food prepping for the week and grocery shopping. I was very tired by the time the day ended. I can't wait for next weekend which is going to be a long weekend for me

to everyone. And here's to staying OP today and every day starting today!!! We can do it!

Vix - I haven't been to the farmer's market in weeks - having pains from not going. I will be there next weekend!

Zinke - awesome to find some people to wog with! I need someone to make me go also!

Modcat - I gotcha ;-) The weigh-ins really work for me. I know I can't rely on them but it's a great tool for now. When I hit goal I'll worry about weaning myself off!

Onefluffychick - Love the attitude! I need to remind myself of this from time to time.

mj5 - wtg on eating healthy and the nsv! I will never understand why people need to be snide about healthy eating. Maybe they're feeling like they should be also?

dgramie - my mom used to roast sunflower seeds from her plants. Hmm reminds me I might need to raid those next time i go home :-)

Anna - glad the scale is moving for you, unexpected or not.

Pinto - I saw the Bodyworlds exhibit last fall. It is amazing and gross all in one. For some reason the horse really wigged me out.

BetteK - So sorry about your cat and your niece! (oops!) You'll both be in my thoughts!

Josephine - I cracked up when I read about your "drying out!" I'm there with you. We partied ALL weekend.

Sorry I've been AWOL. My sister's novel is PUBLISHED!! It's a laugh out loud chick book. The site is http://www.soupinthecity.com . If you're looking for something light and funny, please take a peek. You can even read the first chapter on-line.

My goal over the next 2 weeks is to lose stinkin' pounds that showed up on my scale before the challenge starts.

Happy Monday everybody!!

Good morning!
I had a busy weekend, hardly rested at all. TOM is over and I just about fainted when I saw the scale this morning...285.0!!! I did a triple take! I can't hit the gym after work, but I am going to take an extra long walk at lunch to make sure that number sticks! I will be back at the gym tomorrow.

Last night while watching the closing ceremonies in Beijing with all of the London 2012 references, I couldn't halp but think about where I will be when those Olympics come around. Four years seems like a long time, but it really isn't. So...in 4 years I want to be:
--married to my bf, with at least one kid, working on number two
--done with school and working as a Forensic Accountant
--settled into my ideal maintenance weight

Does anyone have any goals that would like to have acheived when the next Olympics roll around?

Weel, its the last week of the month, which means tons of work. I hope everyone had a great weekend. Happy Monday! Does anyone have any plans for the long weekend? I have a final and my bf and I are helping my mom move. Fun fun fun.

First of all, what great, fun, exciting, and motivating goals. Yay!

Secondly: Forensic Accountant? Very cool! However did you choose such a neato career?

Awesome! I'm just starting to get some of the work in the office I'm likely going to have to switch firms to do this full time but I do enjoy the forensic projects over audits!

Do you get to carry a gun and a flashlight like in CSI Las Vegas?

Thanks Jo! Well, I have always been a whiz with numbers. I have tried to escape it, but haven't been able to. So, I finally succumbed to it and decided to major in accounting. I am a HUGE true crime buff (books, shows, etc) and while watching Forensic Files there was a spotlight about different careers in forensics. I never thought that I would be able to combine my love for true crime and problem solving and my ability with numbers, but there was a feature about forensic accounting and I KNEW it was the perfect job for me! Right now I am working on getting my BS so I can take my CPA exam. From there I take some specialized courses and VOILA...I am in my dream job! I am SUPER excited about it and can't wait to get there!

I prefer just the shades like Horatio on CSI Miami.

Will... you... also... talk... real... slow... and.... dramatic-like.. and... keep... your... face... frozen... in... only... one... expression?

That's totally AWESOME!

Mindy, that's very exciting about your sister's book. I'm gonna check it out!

(((((((((((Betty)))))))))))) So sorry about your kitty cat and your niece. You'll both be in my thoughts and prayers.