Tho I haven't seen anything Fab yet including my eating I figured I needed some inspiration
Tommorrow if i can Get DS to give me a ride I have an interview which i just finished re revamping my resume for I think I'm just goign to go as Early as possible scoot there and avoid the rain
SO I want t get from Flabu to FABU dammit! right now I'm feeling rather Whale like esp with my bday in just under a month (if you feel like shopping I like things that sparkle )
So my 2 items tht are inspiring me to lose weight
1 moving around better i.e. being able to get out of a chair without the phrase oh god i'm an old woman
2 my gut dear god ( i talk to the big guy ALOT when Its time to reduce) I'm sick of my abdomen or lack thereof I WANT IT GONE!
Queen homeade sin should have a body to match not a body of a 50 year ol
Anyway my Darling Chicks
my beds calling and as its 1:33 I'm going to answer
Love
the nolonger MIA
Kier

morning girls...

well, I'm going to start OP again next week. I forgot how much fun cop week is. I was out till 1:30 last night (miraculously woke up at 6:30 this morning, must have shut off my alarm in my sleep). We are going to be back there tonight prolly around 7, so it's another big night of drinking ahead. I met a Hugh Grant lookalike from NJ last night, so hopefully he'll be there again tonight (not a cop, brother of a cop). I should prolly explain what it is...maybe I did yesterday. Cops from around the country come in to memorialize cops who have been killed in the line of duty over the past year. Our kickball bar is a big Irish bar in capitol hill, and a lot of the guys go there. It is so much fun, bar packed with men, they have the guys with bagpipes come in and play songs all night, it's basically just a big party. Anyway, my reward for making myself not call in sick to work (might need to save that for later in the week) is to go get Chipotles for lunch. Yum. I'm ready for it now, too bad they don't open for 3 more hours!

Good Morning from the Other side of the arse crack of dawn
its 2 min to 8 and I'm about to hop in the shower (insert wolf whistles here) I just checked one of my job search engines and I found a paid internship so lets allllll hope my resume wowed them Since I am up with the sun and before my pesky family membersI have a better shot at being OP I WILL BE OP TODAY!
I just have to figure out what to wear aAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH
BBL ladies
Kier

Well, after all my jabbering yesterday, I don't have a whole heck of a lot to say. Yesterday was a good day and I'm determined that today will be too. I planned out what I was going to eat on Sunday night and managed to stick to it!! I also exercised (3 miles on the treadmill), drank all my water (plus some!), got in all my fruits and veggies (even got in a little extra!). It was a great day. I'm planning on today being just as good.

As far as my answer to the poll, I chose "Other". My inspiration/motivation to lose weight is just me--I want a healthier body, I want a sexier body, it makes me proud to accomplish weight loss and it makes my family proud. I also know that when I'm losing weight, it's an inspiration to my entire family to lose weight and that feels good. So, there you have it.

Kier--It's good to see you!! Good luck with your interviews, I'm sure they'll be wonderful, you're such a charismatic person you'll just knock their socks right off.

Lexxy--Oh my goodness, cop week sounds like sin waiting to happen!!! I have a thing for guys in uniform (what woman doesn't?) and being surrounded by a bunch of guys who regularly wear uniforms might be overload for my hormones... And a Hugh Grant lookalike? I've got to get out of Nebraska...

Hello to everyone getting ready to post!!! I'll stop back in later to type some more responses (hopefully).

Jess, I was just thinking of you! I'm not really sure why, but it popped into my head that you were saying you and Aaron are getting back together? Is this a good thing or bad thing? This may have nothing to do at all with your situation, but I was just thinking about my ex, and some of my other girlfriends, and it totally applies to me - I think that a lot of girls with weight issues tend to settle and sell themselves short when it comes to guys. I know deep down the kind of guy I want (like the hugh grant guy!) but I don't think I could ever get a guy like that, so I settle for the first guy who will have me since I don't think I can get better....and then it turns into accepting all sorts of crap so they won't leave, etc. Anyway, I got off on a tangent here but I think you know what I mean. I'm sorry if this is totally unwarranted, just something to think about. Aaron could really be a great guy - what do I know! And good job staying OP!

Kier - good luck with the interview!

Lexxy - have too much fun this week.

Jess - you go girl - 3 miles - yeah!

So I'm having more patio trauma and drama. I always thought that patios were set in the ground. In order to get from the edge of mine into the yard - I have to jump - seriously - I can't even step off the edge of it. Also, it seems to be sloping towards the house.

This can't be good.........

Anyone ever installed a paver patio before? Am I jumping the gun on my concern (they aren't quite finished - a few more pavers to install)?

Ugh....

Laura

OK, I really should be working, but apparently the motivation fairy has no intentions of visiting today...

Lexxy--You're so sweet to think of me! Before I clarify the Aaron situation, I'm afraid I'm going to have to step up on the soapbox and lecture for a minute... DON'T don't don't ever think that you could never land a guy like the Hugh Grant--that's not true, ever!! Regardless of what any of us weighs, we all have unique personalities that make us 120% lovable. Not only that, there are guys out there who like larger women, and there are guys out there who are genuinely unconcerned with weight and want osmeone that they can talk to. So, basically, what I'm saying is don't ever settle because you think you can't score a guy who's better from you. OK, stepping off my soapbox...

Now, about the Aaron thing, it's a good thing. I dated WorkBoy and Mike and a couple of other guys and there's just something that's not there with them like there is with Aaron. Aaron and I have SO much fun together, I love to talk to him, he has the biggest heart of gold, he's finally making some goals for himself (and achieving them!!) The other guys bored me, but even after 2 1/2 years, Aaron is still fun. And I love him a whole lot...

Laura--As far as the patio stress, I don't know what to tell you. I have no idea. But I can tell you to take a deep breath, buy yourself some Diet Coke and spend a few minutes relaxing. Does that help at all??

OK, back to work. I really should get something done.

Lexxy: What kind of work do you do again that has you involved with cop week? I didn't realize you were talking about Police Memorial Week until you explained it! I cover crime for a newspaper, and I've never lived in a community that has had a big ole party for the week, just solemn events like wreath-laying. Your version sounds much more fun. The last city I worked in had a cop bar (owned by a former cop) that I used to hang out at sometimes. It was much fun.

Poll: I checked other. Yes, I want to be healthy, but my latest motivation is getting in better shape before getting pregnant.

Hello Jess, Kierie, Laura and anyone else about to post!

Morning all. I got some much needed sleep last night. It felt so good. Hopefully I can sleep all night tonight too. I answered doing more/feeling healthy cause that's kinda what started it. I realized I was huffing and puffing after going up a set of stairs and that was no good. Now I can run through the rain from the parking lot and not be out of breath and that's a much better feeling. Looking good is just a fringe benefit. I have WI tonight. It's also TOM which sucks. I figure I should go anyway and I can see what kind of effect it really has instead of using TOM as an excuse to run and get some junk food (cause I'll be up anyway.) We'll see.
Kier - Hope you found something amazing to wear, keep us informed on your job search.
Lexxy - sounds like a fun week! and Jess is right - NO SETTLING!! I settled for five years and I'm happier on my own then I could have ever been with my ex.
Jess - as far as the Aaron thing goes, you do what's right for you - like you said, don't settle, but, if you know it's right then we'll all be happy for you.
Laura - I have no frame of reference for your patio, all I can suggest is avoiding paying until you're happy with the work that's been done if that's possible.

OK - hi to anyone else lurking around. I'll be back to check in later.
KT

Good morning ladies---

Trying to get motivated this week. I finally got a ton of sleep last night & worked out & ate well last night, so hopefully the momentum will stay. But the mindset is just not there like it was for the last couple weeks, I'm hanging on by a thread! I picked size in the poll, but it's really a matter of all of it -- I want to feel more comfortable in my own skin in a crowd. Not to feel like I'm the "fat girl" like I've felt for the last 15 years or so... And the size 14 STRETCH jeans hanging on the door of my closet are helping!

Kier -- Good luck with the job hunt -- bring that confidence in to the interview with you & the job is yours!

Lexxy -- the copweek thing sounds great - i'm so jealous of you hanging out in bar with a bunch of hot men in uniform all week!

Laura -- Sorry, I'm no help on the patio either!

Jess, Kim, KT & everyone else -- hi!

Ok I lost a post again. I will have to write again later b/c I have to go. I am so bummed

I just lost a post too - accidently hit my keyboard and poof. Can't really write much now, BBIAB

OK I have severe PMS and when I lost my post earlier I had to take a break I am feeling better though b/c our late evening group was cancelled and I get to go home early!! Hey I may even catch Oprah

I went healthy grocery shopping last night so I am ready to begin eating well again. I may walk outside today b/c we actually have a nice day for it! I am so glad b/c yesterday felt like winter. DH and I house shopped last night and found an adorable old house. It is in beautiful condition, smaller than we originally wanted b/c it doesn't have a bsmt. but adorable. We are excited but who knows we will probably continue to look a little. We have only seen the inside of about 4 houses. We see this on again on Friday.

Oh for the poll I put the one about health b/c I want to be at a healthy wt. before children. We are waiting as I said before a couple of years but I want to take this healthy lifestyle thing slow and steady rather than my usual up 5 pds down 5 pds cycle.

Kieri-When's your b-day? Mine is June 2nd! Ya know I think we may have discovered before that ours are the same or close. Not sure though I may be hallucinating

Lexxy~ Sounds like you will have a fun week! Don't you hate losing a post! Uhh! Ok I need to get over it

Jess~ Exercise, water and veggies! Yikes I am inspired Keep it up!

Kim~ Hi! How long since the wedding? I have forgotten exactly how long ago it was. OK I KNOW you are sick of this question but since you mentioned losing wt before babies....How long are you waiting?

KT~ Good luck at WI! Your right you should go so that you don't use PMS as an excuse like I do

Laura~ I have no idea about the patio but sever slanting can't be good. Can it?

Angie~ Wow I totally get the "fat girl" thing. Isn't it ridiculous that we do that to ourselves. I wonder if mentally you ever get past that. I mean I have felt that way since High school and I was average size. Oh well we will conquer our mindsets together

Well I should do a bit or work before I leave early Such a rough life I lead!

hey Becky ; ) Mine is June 9th! Ugh the intervew I think was pointlessss grrr I'm going to make lunch for gramma bblladeis

Becky: The wedding was Nov. 9. We want to start trying for a baby starting this fall. That might seem quick, but we've been together for six years. Plus, I'm 30, he's 35, and I don't want to wait much longer!

I do want to be more healthy so I'm not impossibly uncomfortable during pregnancy. I also bought a book the other day called "Getting Pregnant." My mom thinks I'm nuts and was joking with me how "in her day" yada yada yada they didn't need a book. But hey, I like to research things!