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We want to invite everyone to join us in our journey.
We share laughter and tears.
We share what works for us and what doesn't.
We recently started a Topic of the Day.

Monday........Motivation Monday
Tuesday.......Tuesday Tips
Wednesday.....Wednesday Weigh ins
Thursday......Thankful Thursday
Friday........Friday Facials, Fingernails and Fun
Saturday.......Sit-up Saturdays - any physical activity
Sunday.........Soup and Salad Sunday - recipes

These are not required topics ...just ideas to share. We have found them very helpful. We also share heartaches and fears...joys and celebrations.

WELCOME!

I feel like I am hogging the boards here starting new threads.
But I hate for it to go to the second page. I think this might make me a "CONTROL FREAK".

I think I like to be a control freak in many areas of my life because...
I seem to have an inability to control my weight. Grrrr
Well that is in my PAST !!! I am determined to control my choices for my health and my life.

Yesterday was a good and a bad day.
I did not eat off program... but I wanted to.
I also felt sorry for myself a LOT.
I really don't think it has to do with my daughter being gone.
It has to do with making good choices for myself is an EFFORT for me.
Naturally thin people don't even think on the same wave length as me.
I want to be one of THEM... not me.

Well we all know what good self pity is. NONE !!!!
We all have our crosses to carry. Mine could be soooo much worse.
Well, I am NOT giving up !!!!!!!
I AM going to appreciate my life as it is.

I am going to go swim in that cold water to get in my exercise.
I am going to make good food choices today.
I am going to drink my water.
NO EXCUSES !!!! ONLY FACTS !!!
I am going to quit feeling sorry for myself and be PROACTIVE for ME.

Okay ladies... no time to post replies. I have a GOAL to meet.
2 pounds in 2 weeks !!!!!

(I just figured out why I am feeling sorry for myself.
I thought I should have reached that goal already.
I have been GOOD all week... and I have not lost those 2 lbs.
WELL.... I am NOT giving up. Even though I DESERVED those 2 pounds already... it did not happen. And it won't happen if I quit. SOoooo, I am not quitting. I am going to keep on keeping on... and it will.)

YOU GO 2CUTE!

You know those 2 lbs will disappear. Get off that G.D. scale unless it's your weigh in day. If it is your WI day, you know you did everything right and next week maybe it will show on the scale or in the fit of an article of clothing. Your doing everything you can. You're NOT sabotaging yourself! It WILL happen!!!!

Hi ladies - I hope everyone has been well. I can see that I have missed a whole lot of chatting this week! The hotel we stayed at wanted to charge $10 to use internet access - guess I'm cheap cuz I wasn't gonna pay that. So I'm waaaaayyyy behind

We left home at 3:00 am on Sunday morning and arrived in Denver at 7:00 am their time. Got to Colorado Springs and had hoped to check into the hotel early and catch a nap before going to my aunts. But, none of the rooms were ready. So, we went to my aunts and hung out there all day. What a day!

The reviewal was Tuesday and the Memorial service on Wednesday. We did get in some sightseeing this week as well. I'm really glad that I was able to go with my mom. My other aunt was such a wreck that she wouldn't have been any support at all. And of course I was the designated driver all week. That was okay, cuz then I got to choose where to go .

Monday we took the whole day to do sightseeing stuff. Haven't been to Colorado Springs in several years, so it was fun to be there (and with out kids I might add!). We drove up to Cripple Creek - that was huge disappointment as it's mostly all Casino's now. I remember being there years ago and it was all cute little shops and antique stores - not anymore. At least we got some fun pictures on the way up the mountain. I kind of wanted to drive up to Pikes Peak, and I kind of didn't. I drove up there the last time we were there in '96 and it was the scariest thing I've ever done! Mom isn't fond of mountain driving, so we decided against it.

Thursday we were able to go to the Olympic Training Center. That was neat. Didn't do the tour, but bought some stuff in the gift shop. I bought a bag for myself that had the Athens stuff on it. Then a lady in the airport last night asked me if I had been in Athens. I shoulda told her yah, and that I'm one of the women gymnists . But, I was honest and told her that I wished I was there, and that I just bought it at the gift shop.

Yesterday on our way out we stopped at the Air Force Academy. I wanted to get something for dh and Isaac there. Didn't find anything spectacular, just some diecast model planes. Oh well.

Oh, and the best part of shopping this week was at the Current outlet stores . Filled up my suitcase with stuff from there!

Got home this morning about 2:45 am and went right to bed. Dh and the kids were all gone to my mil so I got to sleep as late as I wanted (11 am to be exact).

S'pose I better scoot. I hope to be able to catch up on all I missed. Sorry for no personals. Hope to have time for that tomorrow! Love to all!

Lisa... Welcome Home.
Sounds like overall it was a good trip.
I drove up Pikes Peak many many years ago.... And it WAS the scariest thing I ever did too. I WILL NEVER DO THAT AGAIN !!!! LOL
I wanted to cry the entire drive... PLUS ... the next day a tour bus flipped over one of the cliffs and several DIED !!!!!
They do NOT give you enough room and those hairpin curves.

Judy... I WILL MAKE IT. I just love how just by writing in here made me see what was bothering me. Now I have dealt with it and feel better. Thanks for the support.

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, JUDY!!!

I'm only here for a second...on my way out to dinner. Yes, I'll be good!

THIN!! I did get a package today, thank you very much!!! This will be great, I promise to give it my full attention tomorrow...can't wait to start!!

We've had a bit of drama around here the past few days, I'll get into it later...all seems to be well now.

Gotta run.

I'm here

Hey everyone

Happy Belated Birthday Judy! Sounds like your special day was a good one!

Andria

Thanks for all the great wishes.


I've been glued to the tube watching Olympics. We're getting commercials, don't know if they're local or not, from an HMO with an Olympic theme. Basically the say things like: "Park farther away" and show a normal woman parking at the end of the grocery store lot and breaking a tape as she strides thru the store door. Then there's "Take the stairs" and "Eat smaller portions". They can't be more than 20 sec's but they stick in your mind. Today I parked down the line at the market and was careful of my portion size. They've energized the little voices in my head. Anyone else seen these?

My pillow's calling. Nighty nite.

Judy ...those must be local ads... but I like them.
I watch the olympics a lot and we have never had a single one of those ads.
Are they on the Major channel.. or one of the other cable stations.??
The olympics are inspiring me ... but I know those ads would stick in my mind too.

I never did tell everyone about my hummingbirds.
Last year I had 12-15 hummingbirds when we moved here.
They say that they come back to the same feeding grounds year after year.
I set out this summer to up the number of birds I have this year.
WELL... I have doubled the count !!!! I had 4 feeders out. One on each corner of our patio. Well I had to double the number of feeders. I have more than 20-24 birds now.
They are sooooooo much fun to watch. They come right up to me. I literally could touch them. I put one feeder on my window in front of my kitchen table and I can sit in the house and only be inches away. They are VERY aggressive little birds. They only share the feeders right at dusk. I guess they know they have to feed before dark. Don't have time to fight over who it belongs too. LOL I have several different varieties too. I just love sitting outside with them. Their feet are sooooo small.

2Cute, ....The ads are on our local NBC station and as I think back I've seen them only on our local stations.

I love hummers!!!!! They are so delicate and soooo territorial! We only had about 10 this year. Haven't seen any males this past week so the locals boys may have headed south leaving the girls and this years little ones to follow. We only get Ruby-throats. Are you far enough west to get other varities?

Yup, their feet are tiny.

Hello ladies,

Well, I can't believe it is Sunday already. This is just great. Two more days and I get to go swimming. I am so excited. I hope come Tuesday, I will be acutually ready to get my but out of bed early to go.

Happy be-lated birthday Judy!

Well yesterday was a busy day, went to work early and I got up and started cleaning. I said that I was going to get up and do some writing homework, but I haven't cleaned the house much since the surgery and I just needed to do it. I did two loads of laundry. Which the machines are down in the basement. I did the dishes. Organized the computer desk. Cleaned the living room. Dusted some things and cleaned the dining room. Cleaned the bed room and park of the bathroom. As I still can't bend over and clean the tub, has to do that.
We went shopping for some fabrics to make a baby blanket 's brother is having his first baby.
I went to the chiropracter, that wasn't that great, as I can't have my back popped only my neck and she hurt my neck. It just wouldn't go. I am still sore from that.
Last night we went to the Third Ward in Milwaukee, it is the artsy, party district downtown. My first time down there. We went to a show, it was fabulous, we will see it again.
Well I weighed myself the other day. I'm starting off this challenge at the nice round number of 300 lbs. I only drank a bottle and a half of water yesterday. So my goal is to drink three bottles today.
I am not sure what we have on the plate today. But I do know I need to do some shopping.
My goals for the week are as follows,
1) get up and go swimming on Tuesday and Thursday.
2) get up and ride bike on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
3) No Soda
4) Be drinking up to four bottles of water a day by the end of the week.
5) Read Dr. Phil, and my yoga book.
6) Write in my journal and do writing homework.

Well I have a busy week ahead of me. Oh my, I hope I can do it all.
Take care all,

Skit, Skat, Skadoodle.

Current 300
Goal 160

Howdy...Early bird entry for me. I'm off to the track today! My sister's shop does an annual day at the races thingy...so wish me luck! Perhaps I'll come home with a pile o' cash! not likely At least the weather will be lovely. Upper 70s, low humidity. Unlike the lovely rain we sat in yesterday for my son's football game. Football. BAH! On Thursday, as my son was dressing for practice, we got a call from the coach, saying essentially, that he thought my son should not play, he would probably end up getting hurt and he was 'concerned' about this. He did not offer a choice, it was like, "Okay, he's been cut...no hard feelings?" Oh, okay. None at all. Now, my son has not played football for the past three years. Most of these kids have played all along, so naturally they're better. I guess the willingness to get out there and try wasn't enough. Talk about knocking someone's ego down a few pegs. So that was that. Well. apparently someone else's kid had been cut too and his father had called the comissioner and complained. Seems that there's no "cutting" in Pop Warner football. Fast forward to yesterday, when I get this nonchalant phone call from the coach, saying that Sunday's game had been moved up to yesterday...so be there at 4:00. "Why would we," I asked, "since you kicked my son off your team?" Then he's all back pedalling, saying that he was just concerned that D wasn't as football savvy as a lot of these kids and he didn't want to see him get hurt....blah, blah blah. I asked my son if he wanted to play and he was thrilled. And he did play, just fine. He plays defensive end. Every play he was in, I'd ask my husband, "Is he doing what he's supposed to be doing?" And they won...which they probably would have anyway. But he surely wasn't a detriment to the team. So all that heartache (mine) and turmoil for nothing. Bah! Meatheads...These men think they're gonna win a Heisman Trophy or something with their little teams....grumble grumble...men! Bah!

Okay rant over. I have to get ready for my day at the races. So, I SWEAR I will be Oxycising tomorrow!!!! Thank you so much, Thin for the tapes!! I have the book, but I know being able to watch how it's done will make this so much easier to learn!!!

Have a great day, all!

Hi Ladies!
Geez, Suday already? I wish time would slow down a little bit. I need to get so much done and have so little time. Yesterday was fun - I got up, EXERCISED, showered, did some laundry, went out to lunch, played an on-line game last night with hubby, nephew, best friend from high school and a new on-line friend. What's great is that we set up a voice program so we can actually talk to each other while we play. I am spending more time talking with my nephew and old friend than I have in years. We were up until after 1am. I know it may sound goofy, but this game has really brought a couple relationships closer.

Hubby was sweet and let me sleep in today while he tended to the dogs. (I did the same for him yesterday). So I am sitting here in my jammies. Getting ready to shower and then we are running some errands and I need to go through some closets later --- Purple Heart is coming by on Tuesday to pick up donations. Somewhere today I will fit in some exercise.

For now I need to go hop in the shower....Have a wonderful day!
You gals are the best --- keep up the good work and enthusiasm. We all have 2 pounds to lose --- we can do it together --- little bit at a time!!!
Love to all!

My nightmare came true!!!! I was about 2 1/2 miles into my walk when I had to go to the bathroom so bad I knew I wouldn't make it home.

So, I scooted off into a corn field. Let me tell you, in case you were wondering, corn stalk leaves are NOT Charmin quality.

I did my business, without getting my pants wet I may add, and walked out of the corn field - , looked up and there was a guy in a car going by waving.

I didn't have my glasses on so I don't know for sure if it's someone I know or not!!!! Knowing the people around here I will find out.

I am off to have , how was your morning?????