Hey Jana~after Neal cooks for you guys send him on over here to cook. I too get burned out but V works so much he is hardly home for dinner. The kids would make a huge mess or I would let them, that is if they would, yeah right! Maybe I will throw a Lean Cuisine or HC dinner in the micro. I guess every writer has to have at least one flop and I think Bleachers is John Grishams flop. But I will finish it, somehow. I will have to check out the t-shirts. And yes it does feel good to lose and I look forward to losing so much more-thanks to you! You have truly motivated and inspired me to do so. That and taking that good long look in the mirror. I need to do that more often.

Okay, I need to get going. Not sure why I have checked in so much today. Haven't been able to stay away from 3fc. Gotta go get dinner started. See ya...

Hello gals--

Well I did eventually wake up....didn't grab any coffee though. James wanted to run to some 2nd hand stores.....wanting to make our home look more country. Make it look like a cozy grandma's house. James idea....really shocked me that he wanted something like that. He surprises me sometimes. Told him that he just keeps giving reason to love him more and more!!

Cristi--Hurray on the 2lbs.!!! I'm so happy for you!! I completely forgot to weigh myself saturday and instead of weighing in the next day I just wait until the next week. You're going to do great!! Are you doing WW?

Jana--We were cleaning the patio, and after getting all our stuff together to try and make this fountain.....we cluttered it up!! So today I've been SLOWLY working on it. Been really hot out and I don't like working out there unless it's early morning or in the evening when it's cool out. I still need to mow my front lawn. I did the back yesterday and said....to H*** with the front--to hot!!

Well James and I have been eating really well the last few days. We've bought all kinds of fruit...and we've been eating lots of veggies...then today.....that man---went and bought hamburgers. So I had one. And a milkshake!! Such willpower I have! NOT!! Back on the drawing board for dinner though. James is on the swing shift so I'm on my own for dinner. Left over veggies....Love them!! Been a steaming freak!!

Ok...I'm babbling over nothing here!!

Hello to the rest of the girls!!

You all take care and I may be back later
Marti

Forgot...yes Jana I got your PM......You look great! You can see a difference in your face. You're getting so slim!! I'm so happy for you!!

Evening Ladies! Figured I'd better pop in here before For Love or Money starts. I had such a busy weekend. And still, I ate too much. Put a couple of my lost pounds back on. Shame on me. Guess I just freaked out, after such a busy week, all of a sudden I was at home, alone. Learned that lesson. Grandma came over yesterday. We had a nice visit, but she brought 3 batches of cookies and homemade coffecake. I took it all in to work today. Right now I am having a craving for something sweet, but I don't have anything. Oh well. Too bad!

I wish I had time to post to everyone, but the show is starting and I have to see if that Rachel witch gets it tonight!

Jen

Argh.......

Sorry another quickie. Just have not been on the computer since Saturday morning.

I have not heard anything on the job yet. My supervisor was in training the new site manager and when he walked by my office he just said *smile*....whatEVER that means. If I was fast enough I would have said" give me something to smile about!!"...lol
He is a pretty neat guy, going to miss him in September when he takes over another section of the city.

Anyway,Les?? ok.....

We met Saturday evening and he was going to meet Gabrielle. It was 7ish and by the time I got out there to where he was she had fallen asleep.So, he flew one of the kites and afterward we sat in the grass and talked. When he was at my house the night before we had ummm.......not going to say made out because .........oh, shut up........we made out. lol.........
So, we sat in the grass and he said he had thought about it all day and felt we had gone too far. Though honestly we kept our clothes on but I understood what he was saying.
He is a new Christian of 6 months.........
So,he continued to say his last relationship started that way and went down the wrong path where him and her sleeping together and he didn't want that for us.......he said " feelings start to develop that should come with time."
I got all misty eyed because he is the first man that has ever said those words to me........just blew me away.What a sweet man......said so much of who he is.....
We went to his house and Gaby had woken up by now , she was shy at first but warmed up fast. We talked and Gaby watched Rugrats.......we went out for ice cream and he carried her, very sweet. She climbed on his lap and he read to her and played peek a boo....
Sunday I had to take my dad to the doctor because he wasn't feeling good.
Les called at 1pm and wanted to know what I was doing. I said Gabrielle just had gone down for a nap ,he asked if he could come over and talk.
He came over and we talked about my dad and what his sermon was about. It was about Jonah and how he ran from God, so we read Jonah.
Afterward we sat and watched NASCAR and held hands.During the commercials we talked and he made me laugh.He really is very funny........cracks me up
Went to a church that evening that was having a concert. Gaby went into the nursery and we enjoyed the concert. Though it was real old, old gospel music. It was nice and he held my hand and put his arm around me.........just real sweet.
He went at 8ish to pick his kids up from their mothers and he called from home and we talked some more. I said " I probably won't see you til the weekend"....and he said " I will probably come visit you in the evening sometime during the week,,,,,,,,,if that is ok??"........and of course it is.....lol

Geez, he is a sweetheart.

Got on the scale this morning and am 139.5-YAY.....

LOVE your new picture Jana!!!

better go.......sorry, will catch up later on..........

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Good evening ladies
Jana, I had to do the double take with your pic...didn't reconsize you wihtout your glasses. My mom has a veranda that we sit on and have coffee. My deck is big but out in the open no privacy whatso ever...don't like that.

Brandon wasn't born with his feet like this other then of course being very flat footed,,,which I am also. We don't know when they will be doing a CT scan on him,,have to wait.

I feel like the queen of SUVs I have driven them all, that are in the 35 thousand and under price. Was disappointed in the Ford, and Honda,,,but then again I was doign alot of PI work then and needed the get up and go,,,which they both didnt' have. Totally love the Santa Fe and will buy one of them when I can. Monte has been looking at Outbacks..not sure yet.
I could do Vegas...lol again..lol
My friend stayed the night with her 6 yr old daughter...and all I can say is I was glad to see them go,,,OMG didn't know I would be so glad,,,her 6 yr old daughter was a total brat. And made our visit impossible,,,
did my 1 hour walk tonight,,,my feet are sore,,(dogs are barking)
Susan,,,let us know aobut the job...
well off to bed I go night all
Angie

Good morning Ladies,

Cristi - Neal will be going back to work right after the 4th and I will miss having him around. His days will be short, though. But he also will be editing some textbooks for the Prentiss Hall company, so that will keep him busy for awhile. I wish they would give him credit inside the book, but they don't. Thanks for saying I'm motivating you! Seems to me that your mind is pretty well made up to lose - your determination and all of us JLs will help get you to goal!

Marti - hope you had fun with James! OIC about the patio. I've looked at fountains, and think they are gorgeous, but haven't bought one. I always have to tinkle when I've been around one, lol.

Jen - hi. You know those Total Fruit bars you like? I have been buying them in the SF for a long time, and eat them when I'm craving sugar. Maybe you could give them a try. I also love Blue Bunny Brownie Fudge Fantasy frozen yogurt, 1/2 cup at a time.

Susan - I am really glad that Les wants to take it slow with you. Seems like he could really care for you and Gaby, too. From what you've said, he seems like a keeper. Toldya Les is MORE, lol.

Angie - sorry about the bad visit with your friend. Bet she was mortified! Yay for you getting your walk in. Vegas? I've never been, but my sister and her DH go about 4 times a year. They are high rollers and get the good treatment - limo at the airport, free rooms, etc. I would like to see a Vegas show... so when are we going, lol.

Hi also to Katiecat, RosieKate, and any other regular poster I forgot! Also a big hello to any lurker who is thinking of joining us....

Thanks for your kind words about my pic, but I am NOT getting slim yet, just less fat, lol. I still have almost 50 pounds left to lose, and if I was honest with myself, it would be more like 70. But my brain can only accept so much at a time, lol. But anyway, thank you for what you have said... it means a lot.

Not sure yet what I'm doing today. Whatever it is, I'm sure it will be totally glamorous and fun-filled, dahling, lol!!

BBL,

Good morning JLs,
Well, I survived being taken out to Izzy's last night I managed to stay away from all the fried stuff. Had a BIG salad, breadstick, and a few pieces of thier pizza - the pieces are small. Then I had some apple crisp and ice cream. Soooo.. could've done better - but also could've done way worse! Scales says no change - 3rd week in a row. I'll just keep plugging away. The next week has two celebrations. One is in my home and I manage my choices better on my home turf. The other will be the 4th at mom's, and she has a no-sugar, lowfat house and has for years. I can find greens in her fridge! However, we do tend to drink too much wine when we get together....

Today I'm off for my annual skin check. I have very fair skin and have been identified as a high risk for skin cancer. So I see a pigment lesion specialist once a year to check out all my freckles and moles. Over the years I have had many suspicious looking ones removed, but no cancer. I feel very fortunate. So wear that sunblock, ladies! After the app't, I'm off to Costco and I feel like I should be taking a u-haul - I having this list that just keep getting bigger and bigger!

Jana - What does Neal teach? David is a high school math teacher/track coach. He's also going back to work after the 4th - he'll be teaching summer school half days for 6 weeks. I also have about 50 to lose... think when I get back from Mom's, I might get the WW at home from ebay....they ought to hire you as a spokesperson.....

Marti - someday I would like a fountain. I have a wet backyard, so instead of fighting nature, I think we should just work with it, you know. My DD would just be too fascinated right now if I had one. She'd be splashing around in it every time I let her loose in the yard. Your James sounds like such a great guy - not many are all that into making their houses more homey. My DH is like " Whatever you want" which is fine, because I'm fairly particular. He's more of a big-picture person, I'm good at details, it's a good combo...

Christi- I enjoyed looking at your house pix. You have done a lot of work and the place looks so inviting. As far as trees, are there evergreens that work well in your zone? My next tree or big shrub purchase will be something green year round. In the winter after all the leaves fall off, I need something to look at out my window besides twigs... You have a lovely family - loved the pic of your kids...

Susan - still keeping my fingers crossed for you for the job. Les sounds like a great guy - just keeps getting better and better....

Jen, LibraryKate, Angie, Shanna, Katiecat - have a great day!

RosieKate

Hi Ladies~

I can't seem to wake up for some reason.

Jana~I know what you mean, except Vince has been working so much overtime we hardly see each other-I would love to spend some time with him. We made a date for Thursday, dinner and a movie.

Susan~does sound like Les is a sweet guy. I agree with taking things slow, but then I am one for taking it slow, very slow. Of course it was my second time around so I was making sure V was the one.

Marti~thanks! No, not doing WW-kind of just doing my own thing. I figured for this to work for me I am going to have to do it my way and not really follow any certain prgram. I am journaling my food, but not counting points, calories and such. I am also giving myself one free day to eat what I want, not pig out or anything but just eat what I want for that day.

Angie~I know how you feel. We ended a friendship because of her bratty kid, which is sad. But she didn't realize how bad this kid was/is. We still talked but she got mad at me because one day he was having a fit about the clouds moving and he wanted her to make them stop. I am serious! I said "What, you can't make them stop?" she got very angry. You couldn't say anything to her about her son, and at the same time it was really hard to be around them. She wouldn't even let her husband discipline him. I enjoyed her company but he was the devil!

Jen~I bet grandma's cookies are sooo good! But 3 batches?! Give them away, or take them to work that way you're not tempted to eat them. My kids are complaining that there is nothing to eat in the house-right! What they mean is there are no cookies, chips, junk. My mother used to try and make me feel bad because I tried to get the kids to eat healthy. She would bring candy over and say "Since your mom doesn't buy you any I thought I would."

Well, I need to get going. I have a few errands to run and then get back and do some laundry. Also, straighten the house but will leave the cleaning for tomorrow. Oh, yeah, I could really do Vegas! I too would love to see a show, and of course a little gambling. Not big on that though. I have watched people lose so much money and was thinking about all the shopping I oculd have done with it! Okay, I'm outta here. Have a great day ladies!

P.S Hi RosieKate~guess we were posting at the same time. Anyway, just wanted to say Hi for now.

Morning gals--

Jana--There is nothing more soothing than listening to the sounds of a creek, which is why a fountain would be cool. Of coarse I don't think it sounded like a creek...not that fast, but it was still soothing. Makes things sound more country and helps us forget were in town!! Although....we weren't able to make the barrels work...they leak. James has on order a tub though...he's going to make a water garden for the patio and put a little fountain in that. I will take photos when and if we ever get it done!!

Angie--You know that saying "Dogs are barking"? Well, let me tell you that I had never heard that before until a few weeks ago when James said that and I gave him this confused look. He told me that he can't believe that I've never heard it. And explained to me what it meant. Living with my grandparents I must have heard it.....but I just don't ever remember hearing it. So when you mentioned it I had to smile at myself!! (because now I know!!)

Jen--How did the show turn out? I watched that only a couple times....then had forgotten what channel and what day its on. So was Rachel booted?? Interesting show. I can't believe how I am a total reality show freak. Shame on me!! Some of them though...it's like "Are you for real?" and don't even attempt to watch it.

Cristi--I think your way is going to work for you!! 2lbs already gone. It sound very similar to what I did when I was at Sony. Only I actually counted my calories, fat, protein, and carbs. I journaled everything and once a week it was "anything goes"......I managed to lose 25lbs. doing that. I had wondered why I can't do that now......I think being able to go talk to the person who set the whole program up was helpful. I knew had to go weigh in and measured and I wanted to make a difference. So maybe I should go find someone to do this for me again!!! (I believe the girl works at the gym that's in the town over...maybe she would do it for free????)

Susan--Les has won my heart!! That is so sweet of him to want to take things slowly. You must really mean something to him for him to want to take it slowly and comfortably so no one gets hurt and so that you can truly appreciate each other. That is wonderful!! Has he met your two older girls yet? Have you met his kids yet? Take a picture of him and share!!!

RosieKate--You are a very smart woman to have yourself checked every year. Some of these young girls/guys who lay out in the sun everyday and cake on tanning oil rather than sunscreen.....I just can't do it!! I mean, I've laid out in the sun attempting to tan before,,,,but that only lasted a day or two. I think I may be a bit obsessed with my age and want to keep looking as young as possible as I get older. I fret when I see gray hair or wrinkles!! (of coarse...smoking is killing me!!) So I applaud you!!

Hello to the rest of the ladies.


Well last night was an interesting night. I called up some friends and they invited me over....and so when I pulled up in front of their house, I looked acrossed the street and saw a guy I knew from Sony!! (now these friends I was going to visit are from Sony) He was talking to the man across the street...he worked at Sony!! So the two men came over to the couples house and we all sat and chatted and drank wine. Did some catching up. Gossip, what have you......it was kind of funny. It was 10 by the time I left and as we were all in the front yard...I said "ok....this time next year for our next reunion!)
One of the guys was walking door to door offering to paint houses....he doesn't even live in our town! So that's what made it so interesting that he didn't know we all lived there and he happened to be right in the middle of the neighborhood.


Maybe it was more funny too me??? After a few glasses of wine....everything is that way!!

Ok...better get going.
Take Care
Marti

Back again for a few mintues.

RosieKate~I don't go to a specialist, but should, but did have a bunch of moles removed and checked not long ago with my doc. I need to make an appt. with her and get a couple more checked out and cut off. Of course they are on my face. I would much rather have a pink dot than this big brown ugly mole. But good for you! Have fun at Costco. Yeah, evergreens do good here. I have two in the front. I like the green in the winter also, and if I remember correctly they do stay green yearlong, as well as the shrubs in between the trees. Not sure about the roses.

Marti~sounds like you had a nice visit with your Sony friends. Yeah, I do think this will work for me. While I feel I can journal forever, I just don't feel like I can keep up with counting calories or points. I know what foods to eat and not eat so as long as I stick with that I should be fine. And it is not even a matter of what foods not to eat but not overdoing it. I think it is okay to eat a cookie once in a while, or have dessert because if I try to cut it out completely, it just makes me want it more. But I won't keep the stuff around the house. I am actually proud of myself because DD and I were in the grocery store, she was looking at magaizines which is right by the bakery and a Krispy Kreme stand (they now deliver to the local stores) I was wanting one so bad but I passed. See, I won't buy more than one,a nd they only sell them at the store by the 1/2 dozen. And to do that I would have to go to the Krispy Kreme shop on the other side of town and that ain't gonna happen-it's too far. I went home and had some strawberries. I was craving sugar bad yesterday for some reason!For some reason though I just know it is going to work for me this time.

Anyhoo...

Just got back from running errands and now I need to get started on the laundry. Didn't realize I had nothing to wash clothes with so ended up at Target-figured it was faster than going to Wal-Mart, and it was. Have a great rest of the day ladies. TTFN

Hi again

I just finished stacking up the rest of the wood....they were only small pieces...cleaned up the area. Nothing like putting on makeup and then going outside to sweat!!

Did any of you browse on over to the 100lb. club? Some women got together in Chicago and met up. They have photos being together and reading what they did was so fun. We are going to have to meet up next year for sure!! I can only imagine the fun we would have!!

I better clean up (myself) nothing like a smelly wife!! (Shanna knows that I take every opportunity to say wife and husband!!)

Take Care

I'm sure I'll be back later

Marti

Hi Cristi!!!

I think I just may follow your plan!! Similar to what I did in the past and you never felt deprived. Mind if I join you?

Hi ladies,

RosieKate - good idea getting the skin check. My Katie is very fair, and she should probably do that, too. Neal teaches Earth Science, Conservation and Astronomy. He loves it. I think you'd really like WW since it lets you eat anything, as long as you stay within your points. Plus, you get to eat more, if you have fiber and if you exercise, etc. They also want you to have a certain number of fruits, veggies, dairy, and water. All in all, it's a very well-rounded program.

Cristi - which movie are you and Vince going to see? If you haven't seen Terminal, it's a good one. There seem to be several good ones out there right now. You seem enthuiastic about losing weight which is half the battle, right? And it's smart to do whatever works for yourself.

Marti - we have a creek behind our house. Well, behind all the melons and soybean, lols. It's name is Muddy Run, and it never goes dry. It even runs in the winter and attracts lots of animals all year long. We saw a coyote with a cub in her mouth today.... the dogs barked but wouldn't go close at all to her, lol. We often see deer in the early morning or evening. Btw, I went to the 100# club, and wow! the pictures are great! You can tell they had so much fun! Makes me really want to get together with the Jaded Ladies.

I've been on and off the computer all day, making labels, designing sheets for my weight loss scrapbook, etc. Now I need to go stretch....

Toodles,

Your face does look a lot thinner Jana!! Now we need a full body shot, side shot and rear shot to confirm that you are becoming a little skinny thing!! lol

I have had a horrible day!!! I did my counseling with Gabrielles dad. He is asking to take her for the weekend and I am thinking about it. Just real hard working through old resentments and learning how to communicate in a different way.
Me being a pms fool had to cry.....so emotional.

Took Gaby to my mothers for the day. Made it to work just on time.....

Nothing on the job.......should I just contact HR and ask if they have selected someone??? They thought Monday.....

Yes, yes.........Les is a sweety. I will tell him that you said that.....he thinks he is on probation with my friends.I told him of course not ..........they just don't want me axe murdered or nuthin. The first thing I did though was jump in his SUV and drive up to the Rose Garden.....lol, so it's not like I am listening to anyone anyway........except Jana.......cause she is my adopted mom.....lol-

No,Marti.......he has only met Gabrielle, I haven't met any of his. Though I have talked to all of them when they answer the phone. I talked with his son the longest when Les handed him the phone so he could pitch the tent for the boys in the neighborhood..........so sweet. He is just so sweet........

darn......waiting for the other shoe to drop....lol- anyway, the boy wasn't too impressed with me -though he was polite and said "here is my dad" and handed back the phone........he is only 9......

Blah,blah........gotta go. Geez.........

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