Good morning ladies!

Well, this weekend was a caloric mess. Let's just say that Friday I ended up eating out 3 times, and again on Saturday morning. Yesterday wasn't too bad, but only because I slept through breakfast. Steve made me work out yesterday too, so that's good. The scale says 207.6 this morning, so now I have to work to take off the same pound I lost last week. Eesh. When will I learn?

But all I can do is climb back on the horse and pick up where I left off. I'm going to do fabulous this week, chicks! I plan to be at 206.0 or lower by Saturday! I can do it! I've got healthy food packed for lunch today, breakfast was good, dinner is salmon burgers on the grill. And I have every intention of exercising tonight, probably WATP Walk & Jog. I need to focus on making exercise an everyday habit. I can do it!

OK, it's Monday morning and I've got a ton of email to sort through, so I'd better get moving. Have a great day, chicks!
~Elisha

Good Morning!

Last night we spent a pleasant evening picking blueberries...you know, there's something so satisfying about eating fresh, warm blueberries right off the bush! I plan to pick some every day, and then freeze some for us to have throughout the winter. The bushes are just behind our house..really convenient!

I'm down another pound..must be all the water and all the veggies. For some reason, I am wanting a cup of coffee this morning! It has been well over a month since I had a cup....it's looking like I might just cave in and have a cup! Then again....maybe I WON'T! Decisions, decisions!! LOL!!!

My back had been quite sore and inflammed after our vacation, and I have had to take some prednisone for it..and I am better- so I am going to start my walking back as of today. I'm planning to walk outside..but this heat may get me- I may have to wait until later tonight. We just THINK it's hot here now...Georgia in August is a sauna!! My hair will be growing like crazy!! Someone asked me yesterday if I had had a hair cut, and I said no..my curls were just so much curlier due to the humidity!


I need to run, and so comments will come later!! Hope you all have a blessed day!

Hey, Just another quickie today,

This weekend has been crazy and went by way to fast. Friday Jesse went to some concert a couple hours away, so I made plans to go to a little house party at my friends house, Jesse was suppose to be home later in the night and he was gonna come pick me up so, I could stay there. I couldn't get ahold of him ALL night, I was so worried, I couldn't go to sleep cause I didn't know what happened to him. Then about 6:00am, he answered his phone. They supposely got blocked in at the concert and couldn't find the owner of the vehicle blocking them in, so they were stuck there til they found someone to tow the other car. Why he didn't call your asking? I don't know, but let's say... he's been paying for it.

Then Saturday, the manager at Cracker Barrel called and wanted me to come in for an interview and she wanted me to be there in an hour... So I had to run home and get ready.. It went pretty well. Then I went and got my nephew and spent the rest of the day with him. He's getting so big and cute. I wish I could adopt him, lol. Jesse is getting really attached to him, He held him for about 2 hours straight and rocked him to sleep, it was really cute. Jesse would make a great dad, the thought of it scares him tho. I'm thinking in about 5 years we'll be about ready.

Now, on to Sunday, not much happened, it was really rainy outside, I took my mom to the mall and bought her a new outfit and Jesse took me to Bob Evans for dinner, then we watched Phantom of the Opera. The manager at a local pizza place, called Colosseno's called me and wants me to come in for an interview on Tuesday, yay! AND the lady from Cracker Barrel called me to see if I could come to oreintation on Wednesday. I told her that I have an interview on Tuesday, and I would like to see what they are offering also, and If I could let her know, she took it pretty well and said just to call asap to let her know. I think I'll take the job at the pizza place, if I'm offered the job... I'd be guarenteed 40hours, I'd be off SUnday and Monday, I'd work day shift and be off holidays. Cracker Barrel on the other hand... I'm NEVER guanteed hours, it's all based on work preformance, They are open EVERY day of the year except christmas day, and shift would change all the time. So which sounds better to you???

Wow, this didn't turn into a quickie, did it??
Well I have to get going.. I'm planning on working all the over time possible the next few weeks, so my last paycheck there will be NIIICCEEE!!
Later

Miles -
7/15 - 3.27
7/16 - 2.7
7/17 - 3.93

Oh, yea, I think me and Jesse have finally set a definate date for our wedding
September 1, 2006
and I think I found where I'm having my reception, I'll take pictures of it and post them one day! Byez!

Good News: I HAVEN'T MELTED IN THIS HEAT!! Goodness..it is so hot here..it is making me grumpy- Grrrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!!!!! I worked in FIL's garden for a bit tonight..gathered corn, squash, tomatoes, okra, bell peppers, and jalopenos! I am planning to make salsa- DH loves it, and I made it once years ago...gotta get ahold of that recipe!

I said I would come back and comment, but it's crazy here..kids are bouncing off the walls, and I am going to get them ready for bed. I have gotten in some walking, but it keeps getting interrupted. Maybe I can do some short bursts of exercise, or wait until everyone is in bed. I hope you all had a good day . Talk to you all tomorrow!!

Evening all!

I came home from work today, fixed a little supper, sat down in my chair and slept for TWO HOURS! Oh my! DH got the old car fixed (something minor), so we went for a test drive, came home, and worked in the garden until the mosquitoes drove me inside.

Julie....Sounds like you really had fun at the ballpark! And good for you for not giving in to the ball park food! And I really am glad that your back is feeling better......sometimes healing is a long process....the exercise must be helping!

Elisha......Get back on that horse, chickie! That is the one thing I like about this group.....we never give up! Backslide occasionally, but never give up!

Lisa.....Mmmmmmm blueberries! I want to get some picked this year too.....they will be on soon around here, if not already! You are so near your goal......are you planning anything special to celebrate? You deserve a special reward for this!

Jessica.....Wow! You are sure in demand......offers coming in over the phone at all hours! Got my fingers crossed that you get the job you want!


Well, now that I am......ahem.....so well rested, guess I better go get something done.....before bedtime !

Morning Chickies!

I'm feeling a bit...depressed this morning and last night! Not sure what's going on but I think it has something to do with NO EXERCISE and not working on those endorphins! I also watched "28 Days" last night...it was on TV. It was kind of depressing to me and made me start to think about my life. Anyway...

I really have no reason to be depressed. Yesterday I came home to a new refrigerator...AND a new oven!!! DH bought me a convection oven/stove top. It's very nice. I even baked a cake in it last night!

Last night DD and I went to check out the blueberry place (they are soooo good, huh Lisa) across the street from our house. They will start picking next week, so I'm taking Monday off for my birthday and we are going to go picking some blueberries. We love them around here! I have one partial ziploc baggie in the freezer that we have been nibbling from in the last month! Yummy!

Food was ok yesterday, but I know I can do so much better! I need a kick start which is why I keep thinking about WW. I seriously need to get going on it. I weighed myself yesterday and it wasn't pretty! That also might be contributing to the depression...that and the fact that working out on my feet really causes me pain!!

Sorry I've not been commenting! I've been writing these things on the fly and I do need to get going again this morning! Know that you all inspire me, still! I just need to find my "mojo"!!!!

Hugs to all!

Morning ladies!

I had every intention of doing my WATP last night, but I feel asleep while we were lying around playing with the cat! Must have been a sleepy evening, huh MsRD?

And calories yesterday weren't good. Well, they were fine until dinner, when Mom fixed homemade spaghetti, garlic-cheese toast, salad, and chocolate cake! Eesh. Mom has made it her personal mission to make dinner every day, and she's not exactly the healthiest cook in the world (though I've told her to try to cook healthier foods).
I just can't seem to get back to where I was, even last week. I'm going to keep trying though. Never give up, right?

Anyway, I've got a big project on my desk right now, so I need to get going. I'll be around later. Have a great day, chicks!
~Elisha

Hellooooooooooo?

Well, slow day here yesterday.

Glad to report that I am inching closer to where I want to be. Calories were still high yesterday--I don't remember exactly, but somewhere in the neighborhood of 1875--but that's much better than Monday. And I did my WATP Walk & Jog last night. And somehow I am still up this morning. If I eat more than 1700 calories in any given day, I do NOT show a loss the next morning, no matter how much water I drink (yesterday, about 130 oz) or exercise I do (35 minutes). So my focus for today is to keep my calories down, 1650 is my limit. Mom says she's fixing salmon burgers and mac & cheese for dinner. I'll do fine as long as I limit my mac & cheese portion. If I don't go overboard there I should have a perfect day of eating. I don't know what vegetable she's planning with dinner, but I'll find something.

And once again I'm saying that I'm going to start planning my menus. Perhaps not right now, but definitely once we move. I'm always hungry when I get home, and I don't want to spend a lot of time cooking every evening, so I want to start making things ahead and then just throwing them in the microwave when I get home. That would make life so much easier. And I'd have time to cook fun, complicated dishes on the weekends and finally use some of my cookbook collection. Not only that, but I'll have my calories all figured out (for the most part, anyway), so it'll be easier to eat healthy. Right? Right.

Anyway, lots to do today, so I'd better get moving. Have a great day chicks.
~Elisha

Hey,

I don't have much to say today.. I got my job I wanted Yesterday. I start the 9th. I'm so happy. I put in my 2 weeks notice yesterday at my current job.. I hate it there. I can't wait til I don't have to go back there ever again!

I got in 9.99 miles from Monday til right now. I'm going to reset it as we speak. I can't been doing to bad with eating, considering it's TTOM. Well, I have lot's to do today so I better get going. Later.

Hello All!

DH just turned the A/C OFF in the house......yes, it is that nice this evening. I really don't like A/C, and view is as a necessary evil on these hot and humid days. We have turned the whole house fan on, and it is so nice to have fresh air in the house for a change!

Food today was ok......breakfast was Special K & milk & iced tea.....mid morning was half a bagel......lunch was a chicken salad wrap at Arbys and a turnover(oops).....dinner was steak (very small) and fresh corn on the cob & baked beans. It comes in just under 1500 calories, so I guess there will be no snacking tonight! That means I will have extra time to do some WATP, right? My exercise routine has been sporadic at best.....maybe my focus should be exercising EVERY day?

Julie....I sure understand the depression you are feeling......you get depressed because you can't get this diet thing under control.....so you eat to make yourself feel better......which doesn't cure the problem......and then you don't feel like exercising......so you have another snack......and you know what you have to do, but it is so hard to get up out of the chair......I go thru this vicious cycle all the time! When it is beginning to look impossible, I focus on just one thing.....anything.....but something that I can do well.....like drink 64-oz of water a day. And that becomes my goal.......my only goal......focus! Once I get that aspect under control, I add another.....baby steps.....you know the drill. You are strong......and I know you can do this! Never forget, we are always here for you.

Ellisha......It is so hard to eat healthy, when someone else is doing the cooking. (I always say things taste better when somebody else cooks!) You should start gathering healthy recipes for when you get your own place......have you ever subscribed to the magazine 'Cooking Light'?..... great recipes and exercise programs!

Jessica.....Major congrats on the new job.....and you got the one you wanted! WTG chickie!

Oh, dear...what a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yikes!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We "thought" we were buying a new car today, and, in the end, we felt this dealership was giving us a bad deal (I just DETEST car salespersons that insult my intelligence!). I put this experience as a 10 on a scale of 1-10 in the high blood pressure elevation category!!!! LOL!!!

Seriously though, I am doing quite well, and feeling well..which is a good thing. I am so grateful I am not a car salesperson..I am not cut out for that type of job- I would have a nervous breakdown!

Well, it's late..I have MUCH MORE to say, and I'll come back in the morning .

Hugs and blessings to you all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

and I am soooo tired , but I wanted to check in withyou all so you'd know that I still love you!

OK, I started my day off doing my stretches and then 20 minutes on the bike!!!!!! YEA me!!!! I will try to do it again tomorrow morning but I have PT and have to leave early as it is...UGH!

Food today started out good. Some cottage cheese & strawberries.
Lunch was a quick sandwich, pretzels and package of cookies (4 little ones) as our residents went on a field trip (boat ride around the lake) so had to get them ready. I did waaaaay too much bending & lifting today and now my back is really sore! I'm whining, I know...but I should know better! I did try to ask for help and got help from as many people as I could, but sometimes ya just gotta do the dirty work, ya know? The residents really enjoyed the day. I think I went up and down the steps on the boat (from upper to lower deck) about 20 times and so my knees hurt too! Not to mention that my thumbs are really sure from all the lifting, too! I'm a wreck tonight!

OK, I wont' whine anymore, but just wanted you to kow I did do some exercise today, which I am verry happy to report! Tomorrow is a new day and I hope to recover!!! LOL!

Lisa...a new CAR???? I guess you did have somethings to share with me!!! LOL! Glad you didn't let those nasty salesmen screw you over!!! That's just not right! What are you looking at buying????? I'm happy to hear your eating has been under control. Could you send some of whatever you are taking my way?????

MsRD....thanks for the words of wisdom and for reminding me that you all are here for me!! I sometimes forget that! You are so right with every word you wrote! We won't even talk about how not being able to exercise without pain makes me feel! It's gonna get hot and humid again! Turn that AC back on, girl! It's sticky out tonight here!

Elisha...Wow girl...you are chugging that water~! You will do great with getting all those cookbooks organized and start to cook! It's os much fun to have your own place! Is this the first time you lived away from home? (aside from college) When you get all those slow cooker recipes, send some my way!

Jessica...Have I mentioned lately how proud I am of you??? You have just been a rock here with this group! Keep up the great work! Is the 9.99 miles on your pedometer? I swear I walk that much in a day at work...some days I do!

Hugs to the rest ofyou!!!! Nighty night!

Morning chickies! Glad to see you all here (well, most of you anyway!)!

Yesterday was ok for me. I was at 1599 calories, then I got some news--my best friend got fired from her new position for something that was completely not her fault. I took her out for ice cream. I had frozen yogurt and didn't eat all of it, so it could have been much worse. I didn't add up the yogurt calories yet, but I'm sure I'm probably on par with my eating the other days this week.

My weight just keeps going up and up this week--210.2 this morning. I know perfectly well that I didn't gain a pound yesterday (I mean, there weren't 3500 calories in that frozen yogurt). I don't know what's up with me. Right now I feel like not eating at all until I'm the weight I want to be (don't worry, I'm not about to try it).

Anyway, I'm feeling scatterbrained this morning, and I have a lot to do, so I should get busy, because things are going to move slowly today. Have a good one, chicks.
~Elisha

Like always, just a quickie again today.

I can't wait to start my new job, and I'll have a little more time to write.

I only got 1.47 miles yesterday. Not good, not good at all. It's hard to get miles when all you do all day is sit in a little cubical and listen to people whin because their cable is getting shut off because they didn't pay their bill for 3 months.

On another note, I'm down 2 more pounds this week, which i'm VERY suprised to see cause it's TTOM and usually I eat like there's no tomorrow.

I didn't get in as much exercise as I wanted today.. I went to my house and washed down the siding and pulled all the vines off that were growing up the side and washed my car.

Welp, back to my cubical for the day. BYe girls

Hello All

What a day! Things were incredibly hectic at work today......my 'right hand' coworker is off for a few days, so that adds to the workload. Everytime I started something, I got interrupted.....sometimes 2 or 3 times......but I didn't maim anyone, so that is a good thing. After work, I stopped and saw Mom......she didn't know who I was......so I stopped at McDonalds on the way home and had a hot fudge sundae. *sigh*

Lisa.....I hate to go car shopping.....always send DH, who is actually very good at it. The last time I went with him, the salesman came up to us and DH turned to him and said "If you act like an a##hole salesman, I am not going to buy a car from you. Treat me decent, and we can make a deal." And it worked! The salesman was really nice.....and we got a good deal on a car!

Julie......Good going on the exercise! It must be hard to exercise and end up hurting. Hope you have an easy day tomorrow, so you back and knees can have a little rest. (And bless you for being so kind and helpful to the residents.....you have no idea how the families really appreciate you)

Elisha.....It almost sounds like you are getting addicted to that scale.....and letting it dictate your mood for the day. Put some tape over the scale readout for a few days and focus on something else!

Jessica.....down 2 pounds! You are the one inspiring us to try harder. Thank you for being there for us!

Got to get some laundry done tonight......and get some exercise in.....(focus RD, exercise everyday, EVERYday)