It's alive!! Well, I had trouble sleeping -- kept waking up every few minutes, so I know I didn't overdo it THAT much ... if I had, I would have been zonked out like a light! I got up kinda early today ... early for a day off anyway! I dinked around the house while DH got ready to go and we left around 9:30. Not exactly a super start, but I'm only working around 4 hours today and the same tomorrow.

Vickie, the whole company is 9/80, even managers, VPs, everybody. Of course our program has so much work that there's someone here every day so I can work even on our supposedly off days. Since the area is secret, meaning we have to have a security clearance, go by a guard's desk, swipe in with our badge, key in a code, etc. - and only those with both a secret and SAR (special access required) clearance can get in our area ... whew! ... we can't just waltz in whenever. Someone has to go thru a whole official opening and closing process with setting alarms and all that jazz. There's a list of about 6 openers but they're usually here. Anyhoo, who cares, right?

So the damage from last night was that I'm back to 150, which I think is what my tracker says anyway. I'm going back and forth with water weight. I know if I drink it all today, watch what I eat (no salt) and don't have beer tonight, I'll be back to 148 in the morning. My promise I made to myself about staying off the scale didn't work; I lied just to shut myself up, I guess.

Tonight depends on DH. The same guy who was leaving, the one we had the thing for last night, is having a poker game at his house tonight. I'm thinking it'll be mostly guys, cigars, beer ... only if he goes will I consider it. If he doesn't go, of course I won't. But even if he DOES, I still might not. I know of one other girl who said she was going but today at work (she's our admin) she sounds like she's coming down with a cold so she might not be there. If not, I'll be the only chickie in a house full of farting boys and that just doesn't appeal to me, ya know? LOL!!

Better do some work. Congrats SO MUCH to all those who had terrific weigh-ins! I am just so excited for you all! That just goes to show everyone that it DOES work when you stick to it, drink that water, exercise, and think positively. Oh and even if you do all that and still don't lose, it's just a matter of time!! You can't argue with science!

Wow! great weigh in's all the way around for everybody! Whoohooo

Frouf....Yep the Eaton Centre in TO will stay at the Toronto Hilton because that is where the conference is. But at least the underground will get me to the shoppes if the weather is poor. One year we stayed at Marriott Eaton Centre which i prefer over the Hilton......i find the hilton renovations made it very cold but nonetheless it is a week away!! I will be going down sometime soon to scout out hotels for a conference in 2006 that i have to organize for 60 int'l inspectors! can't wait.....I think my friend and I will stay at the Royal York but likely have the conference at the Sheraton Centre.....2 more fab hotels in TO

Kathy every once in a while we just have to do that right..........down the hatch! yummy, and before you know it the scale will go the other way for ya......just a little retention!

Vickie, thanks! your messages are so uplifting I love reading them and I search every thread to see where you are! What a cheerleader for the whole squad.

To Lisa, Lori, Deborah, Angela, and everyone else out there.....keep warm, keep up the good work!

Have a FAB Valentine's Day!!

greetings,

Deborah- thanks for the ff-jello/ff-yogurt idea... I wil try it later this evening.

Feeling rather down the past 2 days...having a very hard time staying OP. I just want to eat everything in that I can find. It is taking all of my willpower and my DH to keep me on track.... this is something that I have not expieranced since I have been doing CORE. so hopefuly it will pass.
thanks for all of your support
wriben

Wriben, I have days like that pretty often, usually right before TOM. Stay strong, you can do it! And if you do stray a little, remember that each day is new...you can always start over.

Good luck,
Angela

wriben it will pass....extra water and maybe a walk!

i just went for a 45 minute walk.......gorgeous outside, not one of those 'typical' ontario winter days! i was walking past the schoolyard, the kids were out for recess having 3 legged races, sled rides, volleyball in the snow.....i just wanted to be a kid again...they were having so much fun!!

frouf--what brand yogurt do you buy ? and the cottage cheese and fruits.......what are they, not in our area yet, i see pictures in the magazines but....

Hi Ladies
Angela you sure sound romantic to me I'd love to kidnap DH for a romantic weekend like that in place of champagne you could get sparkling cider?
Kathy Everyone needs a night off you will be ok
Tommorrow IS WI and I'm nervous! Yesterday I wanted to eat all day today I don't want to eat at all WIERD
I'm in the middle of cleaning the apartment I have to make a HUGE batch of potatoes au gratin tonight for a party tommorrow which will be a non core fest so if I eat there Minute portions and Minute bites
I'm also getting my do done and going shopping for new job clothes!
Sunday we are going to a wine and chocolate tasting at a winery in South Jersey
Monday is Vday and allegedly I'm having a girls night on Friday so I'll be hitting my max points next week
Gotta run this place is a MESS

wriben, hang in there! You'll break thru the slump, I'm sure of it!

I'm home now and making my onions on the stove. I had an entire 5 quart dutch oven full of the slices. When they're all cooked down nice and brown I'll put them in freezer bags to await soup-making someday. The house smells very good! I stopped at the store and got bad HB meat (85/15) for the family to make some hamburgers tonight, and good HB for myself (96/4) to make patties for my lunches/dinners next week. Also got a very nice looking roast to cook in the crockpot with potatoes and carrots on Sunday.

So that's my day! I think DH is going to his friend's house tonight for the poker game, and I have decided not to go.

greetings,

Frannie & Angela- thanks for the extra support,it truley helps.... just being able to know someone else is your place at times, means alot... My DH an I are going to DD tonight for a bit, DH is doing some repair work in DD's kitchen so all of the grandkids (all 5) will help take my mind off of eating while I am there.. then tomorrow we have basketball games to go to with the kids... I am happy that I will be busy for the rest of this evening and most of tomorrow...
thanks ladies...I'm trying but please forgive me sometimes my spelling and grammer isn't the best

Yay... I had my weigh in yesterday and I thought I was going to fail horribly because of those darn alcoholic drinks and that fat hamburger on sunday for the superbowl... but I did great! 2.4 more down and I got my 10 ribbon! yay... I hung it up on the fridge - If it wasn't for the support on this board and the awesome recipes and great women I don't know what I'd do. Thanks girls

Yay, Bride!! WTG on that weigh-in!!! You are doing super!

Wriben, this too shall pass. Take it from all of us who have been there. Are you feeling down for a reason that you can deal with or make go away? Sometimes for me I have no specific reason....I'm just blue. If you are really hungry then have a bit more Core food. If you mess up at a meal get right back on at the next meal. Try not to let it ruin your whole day or week. One bad meal will not wreck your weigh in. Have a little extra water and maybe a little extra exercise and you'll be just fine. Or maybe a bubble bath or a movie would help take your mind off your "blueness"!

Kathy, Hubby and I were going to go to the movie this afternoon but changed our minds. A quiet evening at home sounds good to us. Sounds like you'll be having a quiet one as well. I bet that beer bloat will be gone quick as it came!

Frannie, you make exercise sound fun. I'd like to go for walks with you. I just don't ever think about going outside to walk. Maybe Hubby would go for a walk with me some time.

Kierie, I could not do what you are planning for the next couple of days and stay on program. You must have a lot of will power!

Bride, glad you came over here to post and huge CONGRATULATIONS on your success. At this rate you'll get rid of that 38 pounds in no time flat. You should be very proud of yourself!

I just got back from my lunch at Sal Carvao's a South American steakhouse where they give you unlimited amounts of meat that they carve at your table. They served filet mignon, and top and bottom sirloin and a bunch of other fatty meats that I didn't eat. I had a beautiful salad (mixed greens, tomato, fresh baby green bean, black olives, fresh beets, asparagus, and I tried an artichoke heart for the first time). I was surprised that they didn't have any fruit so I'm behind on my fruit today. I'm sorry to say that I ate way past satisfied.....and through full....on my way to stuffed! I didn't eat any carbs (no bread or rice or potatoes) and the meat was very plain (mostly garlic, salt and pepper)cooked over charcoal. I just ate too much food. So I'll drink my water tonight and have a smoothie when/IF I'm ever hungry again! Hubby will still want food later so I'll be giving him some leftover pizza casserole and a salad. I'm glad we went because it was fun and different but also expensive. $25.00 for lunch. I think I got my money's worth!

Vickie, there's a place like that in Fort Worth if it's what I'm thinking it is. This place is called Texas de Brazil and they bring you a whole lot of meat to the table and keep it coming the whole time! We've only gone once but I remember it being very expensive too. I'm so glad you had a good time with your friend!

Wriben, bad grammar only bugs me in people I don't know, so you're safe! Besides, you do just fine. My dh has learning disabilities, and is a terrible speller/writer, so I'm used to much worse. And I still love him!!

Great job on your weigh-in Bride! Doesn't it feel great to hang up your success on the fridge? I keep mine there too.

Gotta go cook supper for the dd's, then out we go!

Angela

Vickie I think I'm going to bring a bag of baby Carrots on my errands with me tommorrow so when we get to fatty food Defcon 5 I won't be hungry Also NOT letting DH make my plate! he has guy portion ITIS Sunday I figure Max I'll have 2/3 chocolates Vday I'm just going to be good all day order something legal looking for my entree and DH and I always share dessert
Girls Night I'm a bit worried about b/c of the booze factor B/c its no longer at My house Which is good from a cleaning perspective but bad from a food selection Booze availability
I'll do Diet Coke and nurse one Drink Thats the plan Maybe I'll make a contract with myself so I don't break it
btw the meat and salad sound heaaavenly
Bride you are kicking ARSE!
Kathy MMMM I love onions! as much as I love Garlic and Anythign I make can lower your blood pressure Can I come to your house and Inhale ?