Starting us up this morning.

Morning Jane...how's it going??

Well, made it through the first day w/out a "problem". If you don't count wanting chocolate and having a headache and almost falling asleep at 6:00 on the couch a problem. I think that's also due because I was drinking straight Pepsi (my absolute FAVORITE)....so now I'm back to 1 Dt Coke. But I'm determined to be good as Gold until this weekend. And who knows..maybe I can even con myself into thinking I don't want that cake Or maybe I'll surprise myself and not really WANT the cake I'm farther ahead to just say I'll be good as gold AFTERWARDS!! One step at a time I'm working on!

Good morning.

I am stressed out girls I can feel it......just tired, worried, stressed, tired, worried, stressed...........need a vacation and a massage
DH is starting to worry about his business....I am worried about being layed off......never got the house remortgaged so we are still paying a couple hundred more than we could.......*sigh*

I feel bad because I couldn't get in my walk last night. I'm not sure but I may have a UTI (which I never used to get until this stupid bladder surgery that I had done last fall). Walking was not possible cause of the pain last night. It is quiet now though.

Felt the need to just eat healthy today and not necessarily worry about my carb total. I brought a ham and swiss sandwich on TWO pieces of low carb bread and some strawberries...more than the 2 oz. I usually do. These will make my count a little high but that's ok...they are good carbs.

Well, now that I have unloaded.............I am off to start work.

Morning Brenda: I was taking so long to type this morning I knew someone was going to sneak in on me!
Good for you! You can do this! If you are good all week then you just may get over the cravings and will NOT want cake after all. But if it is your birthday.....don't tell anyone.....I think it is ok

Morning Everyone

Can I go home and go to sleep??? Working out in the mornings is killing me. I think it should be illegal to wake up before 6 am. However, I'm actually kind of proud of myself. I've upgraded to the 2 mile walk although without weights. The weights make me hold my back all funny and I think they are why my back wasn't getting better. My back feels TONS better since I took Thurs and Fri off last week and am going without the weights this week. We'll see.
I was all weepy last night because I have to take my kitten in to get neutered and declawed... and it was supposed to be today. I fell asleep early last night and before I fell asleep my BF came in and asked if I felt ok and I said yeah I was just tired, but could he remember to take the cat's food away before he came to bed (they can't eat anything from midnight on before surgery). Well, I woke up at 4:30 this morning to pee and he shoots up out of bed, runs to the dining room and takes the food away. He forgot! So needless to say, Tommy is not going to the vet today. I won't risk it. I can't believe what a sissy I'm being about the whole surgery anyway. I'm such a sucker for my babies.
The school year has started and my students are CRAZY this year. I need to crack down for at least the first quarter. I hate being mean.... it takes soooo much energy.

Jane: Breathe.......... One thing at a time/ One day at a time.... that's all you can do.

Brenda: I love regular Pepsi too. It's like my favorite treat.... and very hard to stay away from!!!

Good Morning ladies!!

Jane I hope you fell better soon!! I know how that feels to be tired and worried, its no good!

B- you will not even miss the cake.....and they usually don't taste as good as they look! Think what is better 2 minutes of cake of being skinny all of your life!! ahahahaha

Shimma-good luck at school.

Well I am off to work today, yesterday was crazy but they were good calls, lotsa sales. But the phone was constant not even a break in between and keeping up your chipper attitude that long sometimes can be hard. You must be happy helpful salespeople to get a sale! But the day went by sooooo fast which was nice. It will probably be the same today since Wednesday is the last day of the internet sale.

I am going to try to make it to the gym today if I am not to tired, we will see how work goes. (and I have alot of housework to do, and garage sale stuff to go through). Was OP yesterday and feeling great!

Happy Tuesday!!!!!

PS: SP sorry about Puppy he will probably be back before you know it, since I suspect before the election "W" will be sending alot of guys home! But it sucks to have to miss him now. I know how you feel I have some family members over there and some good friends and I just pray fro their safe return, and one by one they are coming back home. Chin up little lady.

Theo'sgirl: Busy at work???? I wish. It is so slow in my place. Your right about the cake advice to Brenda....it never tastes as good as you think and it definitely isn't worth it. Congrats being OP yesterday

Shimma: Be a mean old teacher.....give them something to talk about when they get older I use weights when I walk and you are right....if you are having back issues it definitely doesn't help. You really have to concentrate on holding in your stomach muscles to support your back and keeping your self erect and don't slump over from the weights. Sometimes I can do it and others I can't.

Mscat: Sounds like you're doing great! Keep it up!

Brenda: Way to go! One day OP! Me, too! We can do this.

Jane: I'm a bad worrier, so I know how you're feeling. I hope it passes soon -- that's a miserable feeling.

Shimma: Way to get those walks in! I admire you for getting up early and doing it. That's something I definitely can't do! I feel sick and feel like I'm sleep walking if I exercise before 11 a.m.

TG: I love it when I'm busy at work because the day goes fast, and I don't have time to think about food. Unfortunately, that doesn't happen for me very often. You're doing great -- you're really on a roll!

Well, I can't tell you how fabulous I feel! It's amazing how one OP day can make you feel. Yesterday was a great day in terms of eating and exercise. I just felt in control -- I even passed up chips and salsa at a Mexican restaurant! Now, I've just got to make this a constant feeling.

My in-laws used to get on my case about doing Atkins. They swore it was unhealthy. Well, after they've seen me lose 40 pounds and see what I eat (not all meat, cheese and eggs), they've decided to try it out! I couldn't believe it. They don't really need to lose weight, they just want to eat healthy, and they chose low-carb. Woo-hoo!

DH and I are tentatively talking about a trip to Puerto Rico in November. Since he works for an airline, vacations are extremely affordable with free flights and reduced hotel rooms, which is really nice. I hope it works out. Talk about some motivation to lose weight. Just what I need!

I got some other motivation last night by shopping. I didn't buy anything, I just needed to get out of the house so I didn't eat anything. But, I did try some things on, and it made me realize I still definitely need to lose weight. Things that I thought would look good on me now, really didn't, but they will 30 pounds lighter. I'd just love to go into a store knowing that I could pick anything off the rack, and it would look decent. I still got a a ways to go for that to happen! But, it gave me the kick I needed.

Well, I hope everyone has a great day!

Take care,
Jina

Hey kiddies!

Jane - You'll get over this....find something good and therapeutic. Oddly for me, my stress therapy is cleaning the **** out of everything in sight

Brenda - Good job yesterday!

Shimma - Just out of curiousity, why are you having the cat de-clawed? I thought that was a really bad thing to do? I just trim my cat's claws with nail clippers. He's really good at not tearing things up and if he gets out he's still got some self-defense. Anyway - just wondering....

TG - Glad you had a good day yesterday! And thank you for the kind words about Puppy. I got a couple of emails from him yesterday and got all fluttery when I noticed that he signed them 'Your Puppy '. I told him I'm going to spoil him rotten while he's gone.

Yesterday was a lot of work! Some friends are moving so I spent all afternoon cleaning their house (it's still filthy! ) then I spent all night helping unload and unpack. And there's tons more to do today! Argh! Well, it's good equator-trek miles, right?

At work I'm training my replacement so you may not see me around as much. One week from today is my last day and I'm starting to look forward to the break. I want to sleep in with DH on a weekday

Have a great day!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Jina! Take me to Puerto Rico with you! Puh-leeeeeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaaassssssssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeee ?

Jina: Oh a VACATION! Can I go please, can I huh, can I go? You will lose that other 30.....you have done so wonderful and you have a great attitude. Shopping can do two things...either pick you up or SLAM you down.

Star: CLEAN! Can't you think of something that doesn't require a mop and bucket? I'm glad you heard from your friend.
When they declaw a cat I think they usually only take the front claws that way if they get out they still have defense. They can climb trees and if you have a cat you know they love to kick with their hind paws I had one once that we tried to clip her claws!!!!! OMG It turned into a bloody battle!
You have a great cat if they let you do that.

OK NOW I AM OUT OF MY SLUMP!!!! I am getting a bike! I am so excited I can't sit still. My friend offered to sell me hers but even though it was an awesome bike and worth every dime I just couldn't. She just IM'd me and asked if $75 was too much! WHAT????????? NO! It is a Cannondale Hybrid and only 3 years old. I am soooooooooooo excited.

Called DH to tell him and he said "It will look nice in the garage" Grrrrrrrrrr
he is funny, NOT!

Kick him in the shins, Jane!

Nah, don't kick him Jane run over him with the bike...

Yeah! I'm gonna run him over with my new bike!!!! Then kick him "somewhere else" when he is lying on the ground

Naw, not my hubby. I'll forgive him.