Cindy - Food poisoning can definitely put a food off the list! I have, however, been blessed with a cast-iron system. Fries dipped in milkshake ... not my inspiration. However ... at Xmas when they bring in eggnog shakes? I have one every year - bring it home, drink about 1/2" down, and then pour in the dark rum. Major naughtiness!!!

Heidi - I empathize with the everything scheduled at dinner dilemma. Sounds like you've made the best of it with planning! I'm looking forward to retirement, when I can eat my biggest meal at lunch.

Hydra - good luck with the flu bug! May you have a speedy recovery.

Giv - yep, it was about a year ago that I forgot everything I know about hangovers and did the same thing. We call that "negative reinforcement" and just move on, more wise ...

wlw - I lurk EVERYWHERE on this site! There's so much to learn, and even when I'm feeling antisocial, I can still get motivated.

lambchop - thanks - but it's an old pic from June. I had DS10 take a new one this morning and I'll try to get that up later tonight.

Marie - yes, iPod is in and I already have 27 hours of music loaded and a bunch of silly apps recommended by DS10. Very cool toy/tool - and yes, LoseIt was added too. You're right about the 10, and while I'm annoyed at being stuck just over 150 again, it's still lower than I've been in 15 years and it feels fantastic.

OMW - don't bother trying a Big Mac. Seriously, they have NOTHING going for them - it was just a weird sudden craving, and there's not a single thing about the 550 calorie cost that makes it worth eating. Today it sounds properly icky like it ought to. :x

Still on plan - peak calorie night was last night at 1830 and now it's back to 1400 again for today. 20 days to Tgiving!

OnMyWay homemade apple butter sounds delightful!

WeightLossWanted good luck with the elliptical, sounds like you've got a renewed commitment, which is great! Just don't overdo it...

LambChop patience... the time will come where the high will continue while clothes shopping, I promise you. But, BTDT re: feeling great and then going into a dressing room. Give it a few months; you'll get there.

CruiseCAT thanks for all the encouragement; it means a lot to me!

TLC sounds like you are doing great on the exercise, and have learned a valuable lesson re: the drinks! Hope you're feeling all better...

DMC2009 I hear you re: being busy... check in when you can.

ICUWishing LOL re: the retirement wish. After a particularly annoying "get out the door" morning with the boys a couple of days ago, DH announced that retirement will begin immediately, the day DS8 goes off to college LOL

So I have finished up all those little items I promised: threw away the candy corn, planned the dinners, did the grocery shopping, exercised, and even this morning bought the new batteries for the food scale. I'm feeling back on track...

Now to eat lunch, work, then exercise.

Newleaf, you’re so right about getting used to more than just the meal planning. I told DH that we’re going to need to work on our marriage. He was confuses until I pointed out that he’s used to being a bachelor and I’m used to being an old spinster with 4 dogs. It will take some getting used to. Luckily he’s my best friend so it should be ok. And good job making your daily goal list!

ICU – yeah!!!! On passing the big mac. I’m with OMW and Newleaf, never have had a big mac. I havent’ had a fast food burger in about 20 years. But alas, that didn’t stop me from gaining loads of weight. The wine is just so much better for you!!!! I love your avatar!


OMW, we shall overlook the non-exercise. Following doctor’s orders is so much better. I’m glad you had a nice relaxing day. And that the surgery is over.


WLW, walking got me started in my weight loss but it’s the higher intensity that got my metabolism to rise a notch. I still walk (doggies see to that) but added the elliptical.

Hydra, I hope you’re feeling better. After I post here, I’m on my way to the dr. for my H1N1 shot (high risk due to asthma). Enjoy the time with DGD.

Lamb, ROTFL – oh my that was funny – “what an UGLY experience”. If it makes you feel any better, the mirrors still make me cringe. And 15 pounds isn’t a tiny drop, it’s a big splash. You are doing great and those ordered bras will be perfect.

Cruise, I hate the time change – I like having time after work to walk the dogs. I tried on Monday thinking life was normal. Put it this way, I am thankful I had a full moon by the time the dogs and I got back. It was a little frightening. So I understand about too dark for your walks with Mack.

Giv, great job on the weight loss and only one strawberry dipped. Me, I would have vacuumed in all the strawberries and skipped the chocolate. I LOVE strawberries!!!!

DMC, weigh in tomorrow because no matter what it helps keep you on track.

So DH will be home sometime this afternoon (he’s driving though a snowstorm and mountain passes so it could be a little later). I had the floors nice and clean last night – a major feat with 4 doggies. But alas, it was drizzling this morning and the pups looked at me with their beautiful husky faces and I took them out for their walk. Did I mention I live on dirt roads??? Man, the floors look atrocious. C’est la vie. Then as I was getting ready for work, My curling iron slipped from my hand and I tried to catch it. Oh my wrist is blistered and burnt nasty . No resting my hands on the desk while typing. But it is Friday, I’m at the lowest weight in decades, work is quiet because it is a non-school day and DH is coming home. Life is awesome.
Marie

I have lost two lbs and managed to keep them off for almost a week! Hopefully this is the beginning of a new trend for me.

Yesterday turned into a rest day. I thought I was supposed to do weights and decided to skip the workout because I was tired, but had I checked I would have found that yesterday was my short workout day, and I get to choose the style. I proabably would have gotten something in. . Today is weights.

ETA: I decided to to Upper body today because I've been doing so much Pilates etc. I pulled out two 'newbies' for me. Denise Austin Get Fit Fast: I did Upper Body Level 1 {which I didn't like because she wouldn't tell us what exercise we were doing so I had to skip the first one, straining my neck to see} and Level 3 to see if I was missing anything. I don't feel that I was. Then I tried DA's 10-5 min Target Toners for Upper Body. I did as much as I could before she drove me nuts. I started working out with Denise and will always love her for her enthusiam and encouragment when I needed it but I just can't stand her lack of cueing and constant chatter.

ICU, Glad to 'see' you in the avatar again.

Hi everyone! Another good day here. DD was off school so she came to work with me. We don't have students on Friday so it is a relaxed day anyway.

Changed the dressing on my wound and was a little startled to see how big it really is. About 1 1/2 inches long. Oh well, it is what it is.

Patch, Congrats on 2 pounds! I knew you would find what works!

Marie, Hope DH made it home safely! Sorry about the burn, that sounds horrible. Enjoy your reunion!

Newleaf, Regaining control is a great feeling. Keep it up!

ICU, Your eggnog shake sounds delicious. Might have to give that a try!

DMC, Thanks for stopping by. Go ahead and weigh in, you may be pleasantly surprised!

GivTLC, 30 pounds is a grat accomplishment. Don't let one party ruin your progress, get right back to what was working!

Cruise, French fries dipped in milkshake? I may have to pass on that one!

Lambchop, your bra story gave me a chuckle. Hope your order works out OK. 15 pounds is a great start!

Hydra, Hope you are feeling better. Enjoy that time with your DGD.

WLW, You CAN do it! Attitude is everything and it sounds like you have a great one!

OMW, Glad to hear you are doing well after the surgery

I was all set to get in a good workout, finished work on time and headed downstairs to the gym...only to be reminded by a friend that the gym closes early on friday : ( I did do the stairs 3 times throughout the day. I counted the steps today, 32 -gasp, pant, wheeze!

Cruise- I'll miss seeing you daily! Enjoy your trip

Giv - good to see you - 2 day hangover!!! yikes, but great job on staying OP and beating the chocoate fountain

DMC - good luck with your weigh in

ICU - I don't care if it's from June -- it's YOU - not a turtle

New Leaf - thanks I know...one day at a time - awesome for being on track and doing all the planning, exercise, etc

Marie - LOL, I've got another fun one to share later about a running skirt....As for hubs, I'm sure it's going to be an adjustment, and jsut take a bit of time to feel like "old times again"...you live on a dirt road? that's so wild Not many of those in NJ...man, it's so crowded here...even in the suburbs..sigh.

Please get some burn cream or aloe or something on that burn so it can heal properly :\ OUCH

Penguin - congrats on keeping those two pounds off..that's 8 sticks of butter girlfriend!!!

OnMyWay - when it heals it won't be so obvious hon...just takes time.

WLW - the stairs are free!

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Think we're going to the running store today to get my gait analyzed...i'm a supinator (run on the outsides of my feet) so I need to get shoes to neutralize or help that some -- it's TOM, heavy day so i'm all blah, want to curl up in a blanket and be a veg....but i won't give into it...too easy to do that. I need to keep a "STRONG" attitude, and a little achy, blah isn't a reason to sit home and complain....

Where the heck is menopause when you want it? My sister is through it at 44....pfft, i'll have mine until 75 probably! LOL

Thanks LC, the first couple days I'll be able to check in then I'll be off line for a week and then the following week will be crazy in Orlando. I'll definitely be checking in THAT week.

Mack and I are headed back to Owl Canyon to do the 8 mile loop.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

have determined that Friday's are my worst eating days. The hard part of my week is over, I can relax etc. I'm waiting for the weekend to start! Hubby brought home a small pizza from our favorite place. Celebrate! Hmmmm. I did okay yesterday but I could have done better. I didn't know we were going to get the pizza until Hubby called right before he left work so I didn't 'save/plan' any room in my food plan. So I had two snacks yesterday instead of one, then pizza on top of that. Oh, well. I'll have to remember to be more careful next Fri. Maybe start a new project to keep me extra busy.

Lambchop. 8 sticks of butter...intersting way to look at it. Maybe two bags of Hershey's Kisses would be more my style, LOL. I've benn looking forward to memopause for several years now also! I'm usually freezing in the winter, so I'm looking forward to my first hot flash, although those who have had them laugh when I say that.

Cruise, Have a good time!

WLW, Good job on the steps! How dare the gym be closed whan you want to use it!

Penguin, congrats on the 2 pounds.


OMW, sounds like you had a fun day at work. Do you not have students on all Fridays? That sounds like my type of work week even if you have to work the Friday.


WLW, perhaps you might want to find a fun workout video for Fridays since the gym closes early (and how weird is that!!!).

Lamb, I’m pretty sure TOM will visit me until I’m 75 as well. A running store??? My DH needs one. I made him an appt with a podiatrist yesterday so that they can try to figure out how to make his running more comfy (I personally think reducing 25 pounds off his frame would help but I’m not about to mention that – he always left my weight alone so I won’t bug him either).

DH is home safely and nicely tucked in his garage at the moment. We’re going into town for Blizzards laser treatment then the hardware store. Wow, such fun. We’re also going to get the makings for canning 14 qts of marinara. Now that will be fun. We’re going to make the hungry girl’s bloomin’ onion recipe. He was game to try the low cal version. So daring he is. We had a nice night last night and it’s too bad my back is all messed up. He agrees we’ll walk the doggies for at least a week together so my joint isn’t pulled for a week. We’re trying to eliminate all the known irritants before I go to a dr. about it. Last night DH took new really horribly unflattering pics of my for the plastic surgeon. It's amazing how yucky all the skin looks on a photo!


Have a great weekend everyone!
Marie

tried 10MS HB Bootcamp again today. I did four sections Drills, Cardio, Abs, and Stretch. I started with Drills and loved that section. Amy {the lead} would give us about 4 exercises to do in a pattern but if I pick one and stick to it I find I do better and my HR gets higher, also. I tried Cardio again, huff puff, I finished it but I was breathing hard by the end {only 10 MIN!} Again with the pick one thing and stick with it. I did the abs section and loved it, even though it uses weights. LOL, I'm a gadget person maybe because of the weights! I think I had another Amy workout that I hated the workout but loved the abs??? The stretch was okay, it used a towel/belt and had a lot of standing poses, so I was leaning against the wall, LOL for those.

Marie, Nice to have your Hubby home! I hope your back is feeling better.

Marie I'm glad you are having a nice time with DH finally being home... How is your wrist??

Patchwork Congrats on the 2 lbs -- woo hoo!!

WeightLossWanted how horrible about the gym being closed. That's really weird. Good job taking the stairs!

LambChop did you make it to the running store? Did they have any advice?

CruiseCAT How was your hike? And, are you all recovered from that tumble a few weeks back?

I've had a good day, good food so far and I'm about to begin making dinner. It's just me and my DS8 since DS10 and DH are camping. There have been a couple times that I've wanted to go off-plan today, but I had a popsicle the first time and an apple the 2nd time, so both good choices. DS8 and I made brownies for dessert tonight, but I'm not planning to have any. I'll just have some tea.

going to do the running store tomorrow - we figured it would be less crowded - street parking in that area (Princeton)

Marie, running specific stores - most will do free gait analysis so you can get the proper fit of shoes, based on how your arch is, if you pronate, supinate - etc...it's just the closest to me is an hour away. Usually employees are also runners too - and it's not just a big sneaker warehouse with all types, it's running specific

Add today to my list of good days. I'm on a roll! I can also finally move my ticker since I was at 178 this morning.

DD had volleyball and then I went to a craft show with a friend. Bought some really neat ornaments made of glass from wine bottles. Love the recycled material idea, plus they are very pretty. They will make nice gifts. I am not really ready to start thinking about Christmas but I know it will be here quickly as usual!

Marie, I work in Early Childhood Special Ed. We have a morning and afternoon class. Our kids come to school M-TH so Friday is our day to plan and prep. Definitely a plus! Glad to hear DH made it home safe and sound!

WLW, bummer about the gym!

Lambchop, TOM here too. Isn't it funny how many of us are on the same schedule! Now sign of letting up here either. I'll probably have mine til I'm 75 too!

Cruise, enjoy you hike!

Newleaf, Glad to hear you are back in the groove too. Keep making those good choices.

Patch, way to stikc with those workouts! You exhaust me!