Hi all,

Thought I'd try coming back to this thread. It moves so fast I had to give up before, but I'm going to try to keep up.

I've been doing better with exercise this month--not great but better--and a little better with eating. I hope to move into an even more serious mode in July.

Catherine, Your ticker is an inspiration! How can I complain about how far I have to go when you've come so far?

Healthymonster, Welcome!

Just a quick pop in tonight to say hello. I have been doing a lot of shopping and planning. Mostly the last few days I have been agonizing over my choice of vacuum cleaner and microwave. I want to get the best ones I can find for the least money possible. It also seems with these types of items that for every one person who says it is the best one they ever used, there is another person saying it is the worst. Argh! So tonight I bought a regular broom and that takes care of the vacuum question for awhile, but I am still not sure on the microwave. More research, I guess.

I got my time off approved so I will have Friday through Wednesday to get moved over and settled in. I am really thrilled that one of my new friends from the gym has offered to help me move. This will make it so much easier than with just me and my ex! The box moving is great exercise, but it does have its draw backs – my arms are starting to be covered with bruises. It’s a small price to pay though.

Vortex-Don’t feel bad about complaining. I do it every day. I’ve come so far, and still have farther to go. Sometimes it feels like trying to dig a deep hole in the sand. For every foot down you get, the sand caves in about half of it. If you can’t keep up with the posts, just make sure to read them, and then post how you are doing. I had to do that for a long time until it got easy enough to do personals. We don’t hold grudges if you can’t be as long winded as the rest of us.

Shadie-I realize that this will date me, but is Prince some kind of singer?

Nancy-The key to microwaves is to keep in mind that their seals start to go literally years before they quit working. There are a lot of people who use a microwave everyday that leaks and they don’t even know it. It’s better to buy a cheaper one that you are more likely to replace sooner than an expensive one.

Wow. This thread moved fast today!

Just a quick shout out to Donna -- wtg on getting back on plan! (or at least trying!) how did it go???

Rochelle: Good job on loosing another 5 pounds. You are doing awesome!

Kari: Any exercise is good exercise. Way to go.

Storey: Feel better real soon.

Jenn: Hi and welcome to our little corner. We are so happy to have you here.This is such a wonderful place to make friends and get support and to support others.

Catherin: I think we are both lucky to have seen what we have seen and keep it in our heads. I know I watched the rest of that program tonight that I was watching last night and I got off the sofa and did another 30 minutes on my exercise bike while I finished watching it. LOL. Yep, Prince is a wonderful super star singer from Minnesota. He did a movie called Purple Rain in the 80's. A couple of other movies too that had lots of music in them. He is eccentric and can play pretty much any instrument. He is a tiny little svelt African American and Hispanic I believe. Most of his songs are very sexual content. I fell in love with him when I was a teenager and can't seem to stop being enthralled when I see him on TV. Tee Hee.

Vortex: Welcome Back. Glad to see you posting again.

Shadie: Hi my friend. How are things? I miss seeing you around.

Nancy: oooo how exciting. I can't wait until you are settled and are thriving on your own! Good luck hun and blessings to your on your new home.

Miss you Ammi, Zelma, Sharon, Sandy, Michelle, Jilly, Xena, Brandnewme, All the mia ladies, Brenda.... hope your friend is doing okay hugs to you all. All the

Blessings all,
Annie

My sweet Cathrine


PRINCE is a singer who came out of Miniapalis Min.<sp? in the late 70's. He sang things like Little red corvette, 1999, then later he sang Purple Rain. He changed his name for a while to a symbol because of all the prostitution the record company was doing to him with holding him to his contract them. They had started with a deal that he would have complete control over his music and he played all the instruments on recordings himself, but they used loop holes and changed his music into cookie cutter dance tunes. I don't think he would appeal to you much because he has some colorful/dirty lyrics. I like his more hidden spiritual/cultural messages. I really like the remake he did of What if God was one of us. But hey, I like some of the dirty ones too if I'm singing alone in my car. But the boy has eyes to die for. Well, sorry you got a small synapse of the man and his history when all you asked was WHO is he.

OOOHHH and his color is PURPLE for royalty.


Love and prayers to you my friend...xoxo

Shadie & Annie ME TOO!!!! Gett Off, what a rude but FANTASTIC song!!! I often wear purple now, even my bedroom is, thanks to him, lol!xxxxx
I've lost4 of the 9 lbs I gained last week already & I'm EATING!! Slimming World is great BUt I really hope work picks up for hubby soon, I REALLY want to go back on liquids.
Catherine you aren't much older than me, if at all (I'm 42) How come you never heard of Prince???
Gotta go & research a new phone socket, ours was blown from the storm & we haven't be able to call out since the 15 of this month, though only just found out that was the problem. We bought new phones thinking the storm knocked out our digital ones.
xxxxsharon

Hi everyone. Wow, this will be a drive by post as I got into a super busy situtation last night and didn't have time to come on except to read a bit... will try to catch up tonight!

Catherine I am cracking up about the books in the oven story! LOL a man after my own heart! Glad you domesticated him a bit... bet he enjoys that and having some actual FOOD coming out of the oven!

Donna, LOL so glad you got back on track and we didn't need to use that nasty ole butt kick icon! Good for you!

Jenni... welcome! Glad you joined us. And to any other newbies I missed in my rush through!

Last night I got home and had a message that a woman from a yard sale I had been to on Saturday had brought in huge bags of clothing and toys to the church! She had gotten our name from the dinner flyer I handed out and she knew I was buying stuff for the pregnancy resource centers. So I went down and hauled 4 bags of baby stuff home, dumped them out and sorted. Most of it was for older kids or not nice enough for the centers... so I am taking it back (and they kept the rest of it) for the kids' fund raising yard sale on Saturday. Busy busy busy. That was really nice of her to think of us!

More tonight... everyone have an OP day and let's try to leave that icon buried away ha!

Good Morning Ladies!

Heather: Thanks for the "shout out" (I was cracking up because at Sammi's dance competitions they are constantly doing them!!) I did well (pats self on back), although my parents are here until this afternoon, and as much as I love them to death, it is stressful enough to make me pig out!! I was tempted to scarf the last piece of cake, and almost threw it at my poor Andrew, but he was happy to eat it~that boy is a 6'5" eating machine!! I know it takes alot to just fill up his long legs, but holy cow that kid can eat!!! I appreciate your advice, and I would never feel like you or anyone else were saying anything to hurt my feelings!!



Annie: I have watched that program too, and I got really upset knowing that if I didn't take care of myself, it is just a short step over the fine line and I could be there too. I am keeping that in mind as motivation to stay OP. (Plus the pictures I just saw from the Graduation Party )
I loved Purple Rain and all the music, but I haven't enjoyed him as much since he became "Formally known as...". Musically he is definately a genius!



Nancy: At least the bruises will go away! Just think of all the muscles you are developing! I am so happy for you!!



Peggy: DDR is just too hard for me. I bought Sammi a game called Twister Dance which is a little bit slower. It breaks down all the steps and then once you have learned them, puts it all together. There are different types of steps and music, so you can go at your own pace and find what you like. It's alot of fun!!! I hope you had fun at Applebees...their WW Menu is great!



Catherine: EWWWWWWWWW!!! Have you ever seen a tapeworm?? Just the thought of it skeeves me!! When Sammi was a baby, we used to get slugs in the kitchen...one day I looked down and she had one dangling out of her mouth!!! That is one gross picture that is burned in my brain forever.



Kari: I don't know if I have said yet...I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. And I hope your Grandma is ok!



Jenni: to you also! This is a great place for motivation, advice, and friendship!


I have a really busy day today...back to the foot Dr. to find out if I need another shot {{shiver}} and lots of in and out of the car exercise for me!!!


Have a Great OP Day!

Good morning chickies!

I've had some super busy days so it took me awhile to catch up with all of you this morning. I'm not even going to try to do personals today except for this: PRINCE ROCKS!! Count me in as a big fan since 16. When you're 16, Prince lyrics are very "dangerous" which of course was the draw! For some reason, Tim was not aware of my fascination until this past Super Bowl when he did the halftime show and I sat there enthralled for the whole show - shushing anyone who DARED talk during any part of it! LOL!

I have not had great op days since Friday. Too busy and too much work. No excuse but according to the scale this morning, there has not been too much damage done so now I just move forward again!

Hope you all have great op days! Welcome to all the newbies!

Cris

good morning everyone. i made the mistake of stepping on the scales today... not good at all.. anyways i will do better this week and not weigh again til next friday.. and i am leaving my ticker as it is cuz i will be back to that weight soon and lower i hope!

Oh my, I come out of the closet as a Prince fan and see what I've started.

shadiepurple at best we tie as a big fans. I've loved him a long time. I have to say your husband is a gem; the man formerly known as my husband hated him. I'm lucky enough at this point to have a partner who is as hooked as I am. We are both adult women (I'm 45 and she's 57) but we have his pic up all over our home and his music/videos are always on somewhere. He's kinda a hobby and an addiction. I'll IM you; I LOVE to talk about him.

3tek fan, I see you're in New England--me too! Glad to meet another woman who shares my passion (Prince) and my struggle. Sorry your week hasn't gone as well as you'd hoped but today is another day, right?

Vortex: Cool that you feel you are doing better with eating and exercise. It's hard, I know, but each day we do "a little' better is a step---and when you add up all the steps you move along in your journey. You can do it! We both can.

Donna: Good luck at the doctor!

Sharon: Another fan--and a lucky one at that. Are you going to any of the shows in London this August? Congrats on losing the 4 lbs!

Yesterday was hot as an oven here. I could barely move when I got home, but I did manage to drink all of my water and managed the cravings for cold and sweet with a sugar free icee. Today I am going to keep focusing on drinking water and decaf green tea throughout the day. I'm doing well so far, but I have to say I am worried about the weekend. Those are always tough for me....Ah well.

I adore you wonderful women!!! Have great days!

Robyn

Greetings all!

I'm relatively new here too and I have found everyone to be very supportive. You all mean a lot to me!

I have been playing DDR and ended up playing for an HOUR yesterday. That was on top of a 15 min morning session. (yes, I'm putting this all up on the exercise thread ). I managed 10min on the treadmill this morning for a half mile even though I was late for work and will prolly play DDR later tonight as well.

I was worried about a weight gain because of my new exercise regime. I did see a difference in the first few days, but today I was back to where I was originally. I have also been drinking all my water and staying OP (currently doing WW). I think the water has been the key.

I ordered a new DDR mat that is supposed to be better than the one that came with the game. I had foot surgery in April and a little padding will help da foot a little. All in all, the treadmill and DDR (as well as cycling the half mile to work) hasn't been too stressful on the repaired foot. The doc has signed off on my exercise, btw. He said it will facilitate additional healing and circulation.

I'm waiting for the exercise to kick in those reported endorphins and energy!! Some peeps say it's like a drug. Since I'm all for better living through chemistry, I'm gonna do this exercise thing!!! hehehehe

Luv to all,
Ratkity