Almost the weekend, already! Well, just wanted to pop in and say hello. But the Taebo is calling my name and it's already 7am, better get moving! Coffee's already on and everyone's welcome to join.

Tummy

Happy Thursday!

I made through hump-day, but just barely. What a horrible day! At the end of my work day I just sat down and cried. One of my students has been challenging me all week. He gets started and gets other students going. Three of my students decided to have melt downs at the same time during last period class. It didn't help that TOM was visiting. While I was in the middle of dealing with a couple of the boys, (I had sent the worst one out of the room with the associate) I realized that I had had a slight TOM crisis. I couldn't leave the room, I stood with my back to everyone as best I could (not easy when you're moving around the room trying to help 15 kids do their seat work. So as soon as school was out, I high-tailed it to the rest room to assess the damage. Not too bad, tiny stain should come out. Then I had to call DH to tell him to start supper without me, as I had to make some parent calls. He got all huffy, something he doesn't do often, but that was all I could take. Thank goodness no one came by. I don't usually get emotional like that. Enough ranting. thanks for listening.

Do any of you keep a food journal? I started using one this time around and to my surprise it really seems to keep me honest. Whatever goes in my mouth goes in the journal. There is a place to record which vitamin/minerals I've taken. It's also a good place to write what went on in my day. I don't journal on-line, but I really like the one I keep.

Well, it's time to get ready for another day. Have a great one!

Karla

I think I screwed up the Daily! I merged it with some other early bird threads. I'll see what I can do to fix it now. I am finding Moderating two threads a bit confusing. CRAFT, I guess.

Sorry. I'll figure it out shortly.

And here I was thinking that the darn computer was eating my posts, ty for the update ruth.

Tummy

Whew! The good news is that Suzanne is going to move South Beach out of Low Carb Lifestyles so that should keep me less confused!

Actually, I'm not feeling too perky this morning so am looking forward to a day on the homefront. I've been feeling draggy, as if I was wearing divers boots, for the past three days. Hmmmm. I think I'd better get back to taking supplements. Duh!

Gorgeous fall day! Enjoy.

All done the workout, phew! Tippur, that's just insane sort of day, holy. No kidding break down in the bathroom. And isn't always the way that the days you can take no more is when usually supportive people get a little crabby.

I do the food journal thing as well, kept it faithfully since July 13 and it has been so helpful in seeing things in my food that are causing the weight loss problems. I track everything, especially salt and eating out which are my 2 biggies for stalling. I have always kept a thought journal since I was young and all my other stuff goes in there despite the fact that it is often food related, oh the issues I have with food!

Well water weight is history today, the scale was flirting with 189 today, but didn't want to give it up. Don't be shy 189, I won't think less of you if you give it up after one day .

I did make a sacrifice to the TOM monster yesterday but it was a diet coke and not a plate of french fries which it would have liked better. And I still lost so to the hormones today. I dare not think I have aspartame immunity like Brad, that might get me into a world of trouble though (I used to drink 6 of those things a day, ugh!)

Tummy

Good Morning Everyone

Karla~its another day, hopefully it will be better than yesterday

Tummy~I used to drink diet coke like that too, when we were traveling I had a couple, then switched back to water. It certainly didnt taste as good as I remembered.

Didnt do too bad yesterday, my only flubs were 2 muffins at the end of the day. I had just baked them fresh for hubby's lunches, and they just looked and smelled so good......so in they went. Other than that, it was pretty good. Ive never been one to go cold turkey off this stuff, so I suspect today will be my last day of something illegal to eat. This isnt too bad, I havent really had any cravings, and Im ready to get back to it.

I want to get the rest of these lbs off!!! It shouldnt be that hard, Ive come all this way so far.......45lbs should be a piece of cake!

Ok, Im off to make lunches, have a great day everyone

Robin

Ok, two of you have mentioned supplements, so now I am remembering to take mine. Thanks!

I don't journal my food other than the daily menu thread here. I think it might be a good idea to do it, though. I log my exercise, crap things my ex-husband did (or didn't do is more like it!), and special events my son did, but that is about it. I guess I should expand!

Tummy, you are too funny trying to sweet talk your scale. You're persuasive! You almost talked ME into giving it up!

Ok, off to exercise!

Good afternoon everyone!!

I don't think That I am going to be able to get here any earlier than afternoon now that school has started! WHat a week! DS started 1st grade on Tuesday and DD Kindergarten on Wednesday. I have been pretty glum! It is really strange!!

I just discovered home many carbs a tomato has! WOW Didnt expect that! I am up at 14 carbs already for the day! But I have to say, that tomato really was a great treat for me! I savored every bite!

I am doing well with my exercise too! 4 days at the gym this week! I am planing one more for sure tomorrow and most likely my treadmill on Saturday. My kids start with soccer games Saturday morning, so I dont know if I will make it to the gym or not that day!

Karla - I hope your day is better today! Dont you love those TOM days. (Ya Right) I have them too. I do journal,... have been faithfully every day since the beginning (32 days now!) I use Fitday because it really helps me see that I am getting enough protien and fat and that my carbs stay low. I like to see the graphs too that show how many calories I eat and then what I burn off. (I log my exercise too!) The best part is that it is FREE!!

Tummy - I'm over here cheering for your 189 too! I realized yesterday after talking with the PT at the gym I realized that 189-192 is a set point for me. Pre-surgery that is where I sat for 2 years or so.. so it may take me a little longer to blow through that. BUT the cool thing was today after my work out/shower and breakfast, I weighed in at 190 which is down .5 from my sig weight.. So who knows... I might be with you at that 189 at weigh in on Monday! I am hoping!!!

Robin - I was just looking at your stats! You are such an inspiration! You can do it! I know you can!!

Ruth - You start feeling better you hear?

Well, Got to go.. almost time to pick up DS from School!

See ya all later!

Afternoon everyone! I'm rather late getting here today, but I made it. I had quite a blunder off of program last night with DS ice cream. However, after reading all of the posts today I feel inspired and much stronger. Thanks!!

Karen, your schedule wears me out thinking about it. I have two minor children at home, DS is in Kindergarter, DD is a junior in HS and another DD who is an adult, in years at least. I work full time and I thought I was darn busy until I read yours and some of the other chicks posts. My life is leisurely in comparison!!

Karla, I sure hope your day was better today. Bound to be, right? I have been printing out my postings from fitday.com and keeping them in a notebook so that I can see how I'm doing and what triggers things. I always think about keeping a journal about everyday life, but never seem to keep it up.

Well, I'm not even opening the freezer tonight and if DS can't scoop his own ice cream he will just have to knaw it out of the container!! I'm not going near it.

Have a good evening everyone!

Well I napped today I got the kids off to school and came home, surfed the net and hit the sheets again.

I am looking forward to going to bed tonight. I am exausted.

Older boy had a tough day (one class) where one of the girls shut him down in expressing an idea....I felt baddly for him, I hate when people do that.

Little man had a great 2nd day of grade one. We only need 1 kid at a time that has problems, right?

Well going to get the kids to think about bed, they are at the computer now.....

I am still on plan for the day so I think the 2 hour sleep put a small hold on my eating for the day

-L