Sandra, Vickie, and Frouf on exercising!

Angela, hope you have fun. You probably didn't even need the "girdle." I'm sure you look great!

Vickie, I'm very proud of you for exercising through the pain. You are inspirational.

We're watching a movie called "The Island." I've never really heard of it but so far it is intriguing.

melissa, i saw that movie at hollywood yesterday. it looked like my kind of movie. i'll get it when it goes mvp. how are you feeling? better?

Sandra, thanks for asking. I'm feeling better than I did yesterday and Friday, but still not up to par. I think that I just got a bad cold. The meds are helping and I'm hoping that by tomorrow things will be working better.
The movie was pretty good. I am surprised that I hadn't heard more about it, because I enjoyed it. You would probably like it Sandra. What does mvp stand for?
Your chickie is flying past my snowman. He needs to start melting!

I am going to the training tomorrow to become a smoking cessation class facilitator (!!), so I won't be around much tomorrow. I hope that you all have a great day and stay op!

I'll try to do my part! Nighty night, all!

Have fun at the training tomorrow Melissa - hope you have a great op day too!...and that your cold is on the mend.

I am back from the party - and did not do too badly altho I think I ate a bit too much? Had a few veggies and dip for "appetizer"...also 2 diet cokes to help fill me up.

Then I had one bagel w/cream cheese and smoked salmon, 2 servings of salad (altho it was already "dressed" but very yummy) and a couple of potato latkes - one was a sweet potato one! The good news is the pancakes were tiny ones so I was able to enjoy without going crazy!

I actually avoided the dessert table - altho it was mostly laden with FRUIT! I had one bit of pineapple and a small bunch of green grapes w/my decaf coffee.

...and I came home and PREPARED my lunch for tomorrow - which involved cooking some boneless/skinless chicken breasts - happy to say everything is ready and packed for tomorrow (time to visit the menu thread I guess?).

Only downfall was lack of water today - will try to improve on this tomorrow! Biggest challenge will be getting to bed early AND doing my morning exercises before I get into the shower tomorrow!

Frouf

Have a great day tomorrow girls. I don't know how much I'll be around. I'm going to call my Internist to try to get an appointment with him. I think it's time for someone to be the Quarterback after going to the Specialists. I had talked to the Urologist's Nurse last Wednesday and she still hasn't called me back. Not feeling too happy with them right now.

I weigh in tomorrow. I'm supposed to have lunch out and dinner out with two different friends but frankly don't feel like I can eat much of anything so who knows what will happen after my weigh in.

I'll try to come here if I can.

I just got back from my WW meeting. I'm down 3.8 and back exactly at my 45 pounds down. I'm thinking it's because I've been sick and not eating much. Plus the exercise yesterday for the first time in 2 1/2 months. I've got an appointment with my Internist on Thursday. Just have to keep hanging in there.

Hope you are all having good days.

Wow it sure is quiet around here this morning?

Vickie - how did weigh-in go? Hope you have a lovely, relaxing day planned and are able to enjoy your outings!

I am finally at work after sleeping in a bit and arriving late - this will teach me not to stay up til all hours reading and get to bed earlier - bad froufie!

Dh is on the rampage - about working no less. Seems he did apply to a job a while ago (thru an hr firm) and they just got back to him for an interview - so now he's balking again - doesn't want to go back to the "rat race" - wants to work on his company idea - feels burnt out (after being home for over a year?).

I just don't get it - I said why did you apply - resposne: cuz I was feeling desperate? and I guess you no longer feel desperate? Very weird - I think he is "afraid" of working. I told him not to make any assumptions - right now there is NO JOB OFFER ON THE TABLE - and he can always either refuse the job if and when it is offered if not acceptable - or try it - and he feels like he's on the verge of a burn out/breakdown - he can leave! Now he is angry at me of course- telling me how he is tired of being abused (first as a child in his dysfunctional family and now by high tech management and of course my kids as well!). YIKES!

Good news is I am SO GLAD I have recommitted to staying on plan - cuz this morning I found a xmas gift of ceramic dish w/handmade chocolates in it (from co-worker) on my desk, and in the usual "snack" spot across from my desk I can see a BIG silver box of chocolate truffles, a small box of donut holes, and a container of home baked cookies - I could sure blow it if I had the inclination!

Also I did do my morning floor exercises and had some cereal and milk before heading out to work.

I still plan to try and treadmill tonight, but seeing as the sun is out I am even going out for a winter walk - not sure how cold it is - but I figure even a 10 or 15 min walk around the block is better than sitting here. I also have my great lunch to look forward to upon my return.

So where is everyone? Come out, come out wherever you are!

Frouf

HEY VICKIE - guess we were posting at the same time!

CONGRATS ON THE FABULOUS LOSS and getting back to your previous weight (I too am struggling to do that so I am inspired). I'm sure the exercise helped?

I'm glad you have another appt coming up - hope you can get some further answers and/or relief! Hang in there - we are all rooting for you!

Frouf

Thanks, Frouf. I hate to be a bummer but I'm very depressed. I'm just determined to not gain any weight back during all of this. I'm sure I'll be blubbering in the Doctor's office on Thursday from the stress of not being well. I told Jim this morning that I just want my life back. I asked him to please not throw in the towel while I work through this. He's such a great guy....he says all the right things.

I'm SO proud of you for resisting those treats. They really aren't worth it when you realize how you feel when they make you gain weight or not lose. I think you hit the nail on the head with your DH. What does it hurt to try? He can always quit. He needs to go to work and do his contract on the side until that business gets going. That's what other people do. I hope you stick to your guns. I'm off to make my farina for lunch and try to get some cleaning done....even though all I want to do is lay on the couch.

I'm here, just super busy at work and trying hard not to hate my life. I can't stand having 45 things to do at once and a list of another 200 things! I did NOT want to get up this morning but figured I had no other choice. 5:30 comes awfully early when you go to bed after midnight. There just aren't enough hours in the day. And I have a tummy ache right now; I didn't take my vitamin over the weekend and I guess this morning when I took it, my body said WHOA! What's that thing?? I've stopped all other Rx's except for the hormone pill. I just can't stand taking medicine.

And this morning the scale said a stinkin' whoppin' 153! I was just in absolute shock! Last night's japanese food (which, by the way, why don't they just hand you a salt shaker and a spoon when you walk in???) bloated me up more than I had anticipated. I am really upset about it too; I've never lost and then regained more than 5-6 pounds, and I'm not going to do it now. Even at my highest weight of 175 I had no intentions of ever being that big again, but now I know if I don't watch it, I'll be headed there!! UNACCEPTABLE!

Sorry for the rambling, I'm just really ticked off. Thank goodness all of our holiday eating is over early. Maybe I can get back on track over the time I'm off work. If you don't see me online for a while, it'll probably because I'm spending 8 hours at the gym.

Frouf, I can't believe your DH. He really has some issues, doesn't he? I'll bet you're right that he's afraid to go back. Also, he probably sees that you've been getting by with him not working -- nobody has gone hungry and there's still money for movies and restaurants and things for the kids, etc. -- so he's not too concerned.

Vickie, hopefully they can give you some answers soon. I know you're getting tired of it. Thank goodness all of this didn't happen while you were trying to work; can you imagine sitting at a desk and feeling like you do? (Speaking of which, my stomach is KILLING me now!)

Okay, gotta go. Everybody have a good day.

Hang in there Kathy - I'm sure the scale number is definitely a salt blip - loved your analogy to salt shaker and spoon - it is AMAZING how much salt is added to food! Hope you can prioritize and get the most important things done - the rest can WAIT!

..and now dh is "pissed off" with me. I guess I am supposed to feel sorry for him, but frankly I don't! While I thankfully have a good job, and my inheritance - it is not a neverending supply - and it will run out! Hopefully his "business" will eventually work out- but I told him if he thinks he will even make $$ in the first 2 years to forget - it will surely take that long to make a profit - and yes I'm supposed to be a major investor in his company! Good luck to us!

Vickie - do whatever you need to do feel better - take good care of yourself and don't worry about anyone else right now. Sorry you are feeling so depressed but is sounds like Jim is doing a great job of keeping you focused.

I did go out for a 20 min walk - my ears and face are just thawing out now! While the sun is out, the wind is pretty cold and bitter - definitely need some earmuffs (froufs don't wear hats by the way - maybe coat hoods or earmuffs so they don't squash their hair). The main drag was very cold, but once I turned into the side streets/neighborhood it was a bit less chilling.

Now time to chow down!

Frouf

melissa, i'm not sure what mvp stands for but it's a program that hollywood has. all you do is sign up at the store and give them your credit card. they charge $14.95 per month. you can rent as many videos/dvds per month as you want that have an "mvp" label in the top right corner. new releases usually get marked mvp after 3 weeks. also, all the older videos/dvds are mvp whether they are marked or not. i definitely get my money's worth. normal rental is over $3 each. i rent at least 3 items a week. also, you can cancel any time. there's no contract.

my chickie stood still this am. i was expecting a slow down. sure hope he moves to 189 by sunday. wouldn't that be a hoot? your snowman is going to melt.

kathy, i'll do my part, too.

frouf, congratulations, girl! you're doing great! don't you feel better already? i do. dh is going through typical depression from being out of work. his self esteem is low right now. my ex used to be the same way. i empathize with what you're going through. be strong.

vickie, i'm sorry you're still feeling poorly but i am soooo happy you lost back to your 45 lbs. you are definitely to be applauded for staying true to core while in so much pain. i hope you feel like eating today. i'm like frouf and understand this re-losing stuff. i have been at the weight i'm in now several times since i joined here. i've lost the same lbs multi times. it's time to move on down those scales. all of us!

be careful about the blubbering. remember what happened to me last summer. i'm almost surprised i didn't get put into a straight jacket before i left the doctor's office. seriously, go ahead and cry and tell your doctor everything that's going on. you might need an antidepressant to help get you through this. wellbutrin is what my doctor put me on but took me off because it caused shakes. (archery no no). it prob wouldn't bother you as the shaking is barely noticeable for things other than trying to aim a bow. she had prescribed wellbutrin because weight gain is not a side effect.

got to go. i have some things i need to get done and a tangerine that has my name on it. i'll be back later. have a good day.

kathy, chug that water, girl. i know you're glad the eating fest is over. you're smart to get in control of your weight before you regain much. my big challenge is coming the 2nd weekend in january. i'll talk about that to ya'll later. right now i have to get off here. i'll be back this afternoon.