Well, I'm off to go walking. My friend (Tara) and I have decided to hire a personal trainer to help us get the most out of our workouts, and to give us some specific exercises to do. We both use free weights every now and again and we want to increase that.

Sloanie good luck with the rebounder. I can't use them because of a disk problem in my neck, but I used to have one. They're fun!

Rhonda

Good Morning Ladies

Got up early this morning and guess what??? Its Raining again,so I think walking along the beach is going to be another washout,but what I see on the scale isn't, since last Monday I have lost 1.5 so there's some hope going lower on the calorie count.


Sorry not to wish our Canadian friends A HAPPY CANADA DAY yesterdayas I didn't know until I saw your post this morning.


SLOANE-I have such pretty blouses from the other cruises I was on,but none of them fit anymore. I guess I just have to get serious and lose this fat. I'll let you know about the shakes,I'm over on another board that does 2 shakes & a meal.I'm just doing it to sandwich the 4th as burgers and dog will be on the menu along with the whole nine yards.


RHONDA-Even if I didn't ask the question thanks for the information.Five teen mins is a long time to spin??? isn't it?? I bike for 30 mins but not spinning all the time,I do take a break about 5 mins in between. But then I doing it myself and not with a instructor aboard.


COCO-My MIL that lived in Ireland used to air out the clothes after taking them in, from the line,even in bad weather. She re hang the clothes in the kitchen and when that got soft she put them away.

Mornin' Chicks! I have a fun day planned. Some girls that I teach with are getting together for a pool party today, yipee!! The girl that is hosting is a ww member, so there will be ww treats to indulge in as well as ww margaritas I will work on remodeling later today with dh and prepare to leave tomorrow for out visit with dd.

Maryann-I think you better keep an eye on the horizon for the ark. If it doesn't stop raining, you're gonna need it. Maybe you could use these rainy days to shop for some new blouses for your trip. Congrats on the loss! I know it makes you happy to see that.

Rhonda-a personal trainer sounds exciting. You will have to share some tips! I am planning on purchasing a rebounder today. When you used yours, did you have a tape with it or did you just ad lib?

All the rest of you chickies have a great day

Hi there
Just taking a break. Been getting things ready to go camping again this weekend.
So now got everything piled up. Just need to start loading the truck.
Then when son gets home from work. We will take off. It is about a two hour drive. So it will be about bedtime when we get there. Oh well.
Got fresh veggies and watermelon to take. And then taking chicken and turkey keibolisa with us to have to eat. And made some macararoni salad too.

SLOANIE have a great time at your pool party. Sounds like fun.

BEACHBUM we had a little bit of rain this morning. Still awful cloudy. But maybe if it is raining where the camper is. We can find the leak. that would be great. CONGRATS ON THE LOSS. That is wonderful.

TEJAS That is good that you are going to get a trainer. And that you have a friend going with you.

ONTARGET Did you get the decks done. Hope so. Hope you are doing ok.

VICKIE I hope you are doing ok. Thinking of you. Well we might be getting another kitty. Said I didnt want anymore. But a stray came to my sister's. And she cant keep it. She already has two inside cats. And cant have any outside animals. So far she hasnt been able to find a home for her. So said if she couldnt find a home for her I would take her. She is pretty. She was going to have to take her to the pound. She found a no kill shelter. But they already had 40 cats. And I hate to see her go there. So will find out when we come home from camping wheather we get the kitty or not. Have a wonderful weekend.

BLESSEDWITHSARAH AND TECHALUM HI

Well I have to get off here. Have several more things to get done.
So have a great weekend everyone. Taking the laptop. So will check in.
Thinking of each of you.
coco

I just made the best salad:

bagged mixed greens
1/4 cup chick peas
1/4 avocado
stawberries, blueberries and blackberries
sweet onion dressing

It was delicious!!!!

Rhonda, a personal trainer sounds good. And your salad sounds delish.

Maryann, it got up to 104* here today. I'd love to have some of your rain, but I understand about being tired of it.

Sloan, how was your swim party? It sounds like fun.

Coco, have fun camping.

I took Curtis to the hospital today for an MRI. We think he has a pinched nerve in his lower back. He's not hurting as badly today so that's good. One of the guys was here today doing some painting. We are soooooo ready for the decks/porches to be finished. I don't think it will be finished for another week. Is this a marathon or what?

Good Morning Chicks.

I'm doing ok but finding that I don't care about much right now. Guess that's still part of the grieving process. I'm still reading every day but not finding much energy to post. I'm following my program pretty well. My bad meal on Wednesday was pretty bad but I kept it to the one meal. I'll be eating out (Chipotle Burrito Bowl) today with my Sister and BIL. I'll control what goes in (no rice) and be sure not to eat the whole things since it probably enough to feed tWo people on JC.

We have no plans as of yet for the 4th. We'll probably just stay home, chill and watch DVD's. What do you all have planned. We know Coco is camping.

Good Morning Ladies

Started my mini challenge of 2 shakes and a meal today to sandwich the 4th of July holiday and on Sunday I will do the 2 part of the challenge with 2 shakes & a meal to see if what my Monday W-I will bring.

So far I'm feeling full and I not snacking or looking for foods to eat,that's a plus.and its 9:30 and I had breakfast 3 hrs ago.


SLOANE-Thanks I will keep a watchful eye for the ARC.,but today it just cloudy and no rain in the forecast,hopefully that will be the same tomorrow when all the parades and firework displays are scheduled. Planing to go out this Tuesday to Marshal's to neighboring town. I always have luck in that store,our TJ Max is a b store and has noting I would be seen dead in. Thanks for the congrats I hope it will stay that way until Mondays W-I.


COCO-You might not see this post but I hope you have a wonderful 4th of July camping trip weekend.Thanks for the congrats,see you Monday.


RHONDA-That salad does sound delish,and cooling. I love fruit salads. Going to make a citrus salad for tonight's supper along with my shake.


SANDRA- OH NO!!! that's not the kind of weather I'm looking for .How did you mange to stay cool in the 104%???I just looking for some sun but you can keep the H H&H days of summer. Just don't like that stuff,That's the reason I moved to the north,be away from that kind of heat. Sorry about your DH Curtis having a pinched nerve in his back. WOW I feel the pain as I went thought that for 2 months with a sciatic nerve that a disc in my lower back was hitting.Hope the doctor can bring some relief to the pain.

VICKIE-I do know grieving will take a while to heal,but being with us can make it easier to post,by letting your feeling OUT. Not planning anything tomorrow either is going to be every quite just Leo & I have a BBQ of Hamburgers & homemade potato salad[I make mine with oil & vinegar] Do to all the tourist in town we are going to stay home an watch the gold tournament than later on in the evening watch the Boston Pops and the fireworks display.

Sandra, I'm sorry I missed the post about Curtis' back. I hope you get an answer with an easy remedy from the MRI. Give him a gentle hug and my best wishes from me.

Hello All,

Sorry I haven't been around after saying I was starting over. But for some reason I just couldn't get back in the groove and then I've been feeling ill this week. I did end up loosing 1 lb last week, but then this morning I was up 4 . We'll see what Monday's official wi brings.

We don't have any big plans for the holiday weekend. Tomorrow a winery we like that's about 1 - 1.5 hrs away is having a bbq and blues fest so we're planning on heading out there for the afternoon. My SIL and her husband are planning on coming with us. Should be fun. Next weekend will be busier, we're having the in-laws over for a picnic on Sat and then heading across the border to Canada for a concert on Sunday. Provided my new license shows up so I can get back. I forgot to renew my passport and it was cheaper and faster to get an enhanced drivers license, it should come next week.

Sandra - sorry to hear about Curtis, hope he's feeling better. You'll love those decks when they're done.

Sloan & Coco - enjoy your vacations.

Rhonda - You're an exercising fiend. I've gotta get my but to the gym and try out the spinning, you make it sound like fun.

Vicki - Hang in there things will get better.

Maryanne - enjoy your relaxing weekend.

Paula -

Well, I'm off to walk the dog. The sun has finally come out here, supposed to be a beautiful weekend.

Have a great holiday everyone if I don't make it back.

Tech

Hey chicks-the pool party was very relaxing with very nice weather, good friends, and ww margaritas. I stayed within my point allowance, too. I was very proud of that. I know I have lost some, but won't know exactly until Monday or Tuesday when I get to a meeting. We are in Johnson City this weekend to party tomorrow with DD and her housemates. We got to visit with her tonight and will spend the day tomorrow then go home on Sunday. So far, I have saved about thirty of my wpa's so tomorrow should go well. I don't plan to go crazy, but it's nice to have a little "wiggle" room.

Rhonda I got the rebounder, but did not get a chance to put it together before we left. I am looking forward to using it when we get home.

Sandra I hope Curtis is feeling better and y'all get good news from the MRI

Donna glad to see you back. Have a good time with your family activities

Vickie I was so glad to see your post. I'm with Maryann, you need to keep posting. We are all thinking about you and want to hear from you.

Maryann good luck with the challenge. Can't wait to hear how it worked.

Coco hope your camping trip is great. ENJOY

Paula hope you have a great holiday. How is your mom doing?

Got to give the laptop back to ds so I'll try to check in tomorrow. Happy fourth everyone

Good Morning Ladies


HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend celebrating our country's birthday


Nothing new, just going to have a quite 4th with maybe a burger of two,on 1 onion roll with home made potato salad with oil & vinegar as its base.


TECH-Sorry about your not being OP like you wanted to,but here's{{{{{{{{:good vibes:}}}}}}} for Mondays W-I.Have a good time at that BBQ today and in Canada next weekend. We'll be in Canada next Sunday also,but in the Prince Edward Island Part. I'll to you,it it not to cloudy.Thanks going to be on the patio all day sunning myself while crocheting my throw.We're finally having beautiful weather the sun shinning & the cool breezes are blowing.



SLOANIE-Glad you had a OP pool party, my fingers that you have a good weigh in this Mon or Tuesday.So Far so good with the shake & meal challenge.I not hungry with the shakes,but I'm only going to it for two day,Fri & Sun to sandwich the holiday.



Have agreat weekend ladies,I'll be back to lurk later on,just to see how you gals are doing.

Good Morning Chicks and.........

HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!

I'm getting ready to go to a BBQ at the Niece/NIL's house today. Just the Great Nieces and Nephews and my Sister and BIL. It should be great fun since I haven't seen the kids since before they went to Disney. I made a WW blueberry crumble pie. Triple yummy! It's only going to be a high of 69 today, definitely one our our cooler Fourth of July holidays. I'll eat JC until the BBQ and then I plan to eat a chicken breast with some FF pasta salad and maybe a piece of corn. Then pie for dessert!

3 off program meals this week are probably going to be a problem for me since I still haven't thrown myself back on the treadmill yet since before we went to get Sara. There's still time today and tomorrow. I need some encouraging!

Have a great day everyone!

Happy fourth all! Just hangin' out with my family today. Saved most of my wpa's for today, so I should be fine. I am journaling all of my food, though.

Vickie-How about some activity with the fam today? Maybe a walk or swimming; anything to get moving. It sounds like you have your food plan organized for today. Also, I'm glad to see you posted again. Keep it up!

Maryann-Enjoy your nice weather! I'm glad to hear that you are not hungry with the shakes!

Hope the rest of you have a fabulous/festive day

Oh...I'll be moving! Those Great Nieces and Nephew don't like to see Auntie Vickie sit down too long.