good morning and Happy Mother's Day, here is a pic of my beautiful Mom who passed away 3 years ago
Fiona - Quote:
Originally Posted by Fiona W
Holly— Your summer job involves baking? That sounds fun, but also kind of maddening, when you're trying to stay away from sweets. At least it would be for me!
Yes, it can be if I'm hungry..but actually because it's in a work setting, I'm able to treat it more as 'this is a work product, it is not for me'. I try to think, if I was working in a bank, I couldn't treat myself to money
And my chef boss is very fit and lean, and only will pop carrots or romaine lettuce as snacks, I'm so insecure that I don't like to appear like a piggy if I'm seen eating my stuff
Sorry you hit the proverbial and physical wall yesterday. I think the idea of the girl helping for the summer is great!
worththeeffort2 - -
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Originally Posted by worththeeffort2
I'm feeling quite down and alone these days..
I"m so sorry !!! I will star * your issues and at least let you know we are listening! *first, it can be so lonely-feeling when you want commiseraton on how hard it is to stick to a diet and work out to better yourself. I do think males try to offer problem-solving as opposed to listening to us just speak about our trials and tribulations. *As for your mom, that must hurt, to feel that she's competing in a competition of weight loss with you, ideally Moms should be thinking of their children's feeling first. *Doesn't it suck when you are always 'there' for people who need someone to listen to them, yet when YOU have the need for that, they don't care? so selfish of them! *I would have felt SO frustrated, when trying to make an appointment with the trainer, to be given such a long time to wait! and it is sad
that we have to PAY someone to listen to us about our thoughts. *
for your commitment to working out!! it IS doing good for you
*I want to smack the lady who would not let you 'on her property' to donate sh*t!! what the ****!! and I'm glad the younger woman came to pick it up, but hey, weren't the items supposed to be sold for the benefit, not 'up for grabs'?? I hope this paragraph wasn't too hard to read but I 'm so sorry so many troubling things are piling on your now. Sometimes, just the next day might be a little better, so hang in there dear!!
Monte Cristo - Quote:
Originally Posted by MonteCristo
. I wish I didn't feel so responsible for everyone all the time...but I can't help it since I end up picking up the pieces when everything falls apart.
Oh, that feeling of responsibility towards your family must feel so heavy!
lilturtle -
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Originally Posted by lilturtle
Well I may be moving down here. My mom found a place that I could afford that is like 10 miles from her that we are going to check out. It would be nice to be closer to my mom. My father passed away 2 years ago and he was the only reason I stayed in Pennsylvania. It's something to think about.
I think if your mom found that place you could afford, it means she wants you nearby
Sabrina - -
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Originally Posted by FleurDeLis
I came home to flowers and a mother's day card today. Since he won't be feeling well to get them this weekend. It was so sweet, but not not what I dreamed of my first mother's day. No one wants the first to be without the child that made them a mother..
that is so sad, sweetie
I hope the retreat this weekend is helping you through this first Mother's Day. We are thinking of you!
Kathleen - Quote:
Originally Posted by IBelieveInMe2
I finally went to the store yesterday and stocked up on healthy items. Now, I just have to stick to eating the healthy stuff ~ in moderation! Worked out with our trainer yesterday and will walk the pups today for exercise. We are in the process of getting our backyard pool ready to swim in, so that will soon be an additional source of exercise! YAY! It was just installed at the end of last summer, so this will really be our first summer using it. I can't wait! It will also be wonderful exercise for my handicapped daughter. That's the main reason we put the pool in. All docs have always said that will be her best form of exercise. I feel really spoiled having a pool in our back yard, but I LOVE it!!!
You deserve that pool and I hope you have warm weather to enjoy it! and burn those calories, baby!
Amy - -
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Originally Posted by seabiscuit
I have had a rough day, I need ankle surgery again
Amy
Oh no!!!
that is crummy news ..really sorry to hear that! We are here for you
I'm glad you had a good day with your friend. Oh and thanks for the CUTE pic of Snickers, he is a beauty
and hello to Ohio, Chelsea, projectjudi, 1life2live, and Hope
I missed 2 days of working out since going back to work, it will be difficult to fit it in, the only way I can will be to get up at 5 a.m. and do it then, before DH and DS wake up and are in the living room (that is where I do my thing). I can never do my exercise in the afternoon, when getting home from work.
I am down 7 pounds
at 155. I have a range of jeans, crazy how the sizes differ! all different brands, but - the 8's are baggy in the butt, the 10's fit okay, I have an 11/12 that are OK, another 10 that is good in waist but tight in thighs...sheesh.
We rode about 80 miles yesterday because it was GORGEOUS! blue sky, mid 70's, few clouds, just so nice. I think we're more appreciateive of nice days because we hardly have any
A question - I should know, if I should talk about 'what I did at work' because it would maybe be triggering cravings, as my job is to bake desserts? I won't if it bothers even just one of you all.