Core Chat Thread - April 23-29, 2007
 

Ok Chicks! Here's your new clean pages :comp: where we can hang out and give each other great support :grouphug: while we work through life's trials and tribulations that affect our weight loss efforts.

:cheer2: Let's have a great week! :cheer2:

Good Morning Chicks! I slept until 7:15 which was so late for me. I didn't get a nap yesterday after getting crummy sleep the night before.

The bad news is that I have no time to catch up now. I have to get ready to go to WW and run errands. I'll be back later to catch up.

When does Rhonda come home? And, Frouf?

Let's work on our healthy 8's this week everyone.

Happy Monday everyone. What a glorious weekend -- in the northeast we went from non stop Nor'easters to summer. Saturday was sunny and close to 70, yesterday was sunny and close to 80. Today its supposed to get well into the 80s. I pulled out shorts and a tshirt yesterday. Its nice that they still fit from last summer - I've been feeling extra heavy lately (again, letting the #s on a scale mess with my head). So it was a boost to have them fit. I even pulled out a bathing suit that I wore the first summer after I hit goal (2005) but did not dare wear last summer. Its one piece but the sides are cut out so from the back it looks like a bikini. I tried it on over the weekend thinking it would be good motivation to stick to plan. It wasn't great looking, but not as bad as I thought it would be. I do need some toning!

We spent all day yesterday in the yard - transplanted alot of things from my sisters yard to ours - raspberries, tiger lillies, lilly of the valley, bee balm and some yellow flowers (she couldnt remember the names). Then we cleaned out the lilac bushes and general clean up. Of course I didn't even think about sun screen for Sarah, her cheeks were a bit red last night, but normal today. She got into a patch of posion ivy at my sisters -- she immediatly took her in and washed her up. So, now I'm checking her for a rash. Neither Jim or I are really allergic to it, but that is no guarantee she won't be and I would rather not find out :)

Elana - congrats on the loss! I hope the "official" wi is just as great.
Vickie - my hair appt was wonderful on saturday. Just a cut this time, next appt is a color - I do schedule my appts every 6 weeks. Means too much to me and its really the only regular thing I spoil myself with. Sarah came with me this time and she had her bangs trimmed - she was thrilled to be at the "big" salon.
Angela - how is your voice today? I think Sarah would be very happy if I lost mine. When I do have to yell at her she gets upset that I yelled - of course she doesn't understand that I need to raise my voice to get her attention at times. OH well, she's 4.
Nancy - are you writing a book? What is it about? It sounded like you have a nice weekend with dd. My dd brings up ear pierecing - I just need to tell her it hurts and she is off the subject. I'm planning on holding out until 13 -- or when she can take care of them herself. Oh, the things to come!
Tech - contrats on biking to work. That should off set the non-core foods.

Well, I'm going to post a new recipe - not 100% core. It is a thia peanut noodle dish - the non core item is peanut butter. I put in alot less than it called for an could have done even less. But its very, very good. I'll post it as written then add my modifications. I have a couple of others I'll post after I try them.

BBL.

Good Morning ladies, sorry I have been MIA, there is this nasty virus that does not want to leave my children alone :yikes: . DD now has it and has been running a fever and today she is just feeling crummy and coughing. A lot of the neighborhood kids also have or had it, so it is in the school. I am doing well op, my scale is still down :yay: The weather here is is gorgeous, we did some gardening yesterday so hopefully that will do well and thrive.
I will try to catch up if I get a moment, hope everybody has a great op day!

Morning ladies. My voice is getting slightly better, but I still feel pretty cruddy, with a pretty massive head cold to boot.

But, I am going to eat well despite the cold and TOM lurking, I swear it! :lol:

It's beautifully warm here today, although rainy. The trees are blooming and budding like crazy, which makes me grateful I have some allergy meds. I think we need to plant our peas, radishes, and lettuce soon to get those early crops in.

Lots of errands to run today, phone calls to make, etc. Life just keeps on going, no matter how you feel, doesn't it?

So Melissa, any symptoms yet that you've been noticing? I always noticed cramping and fatigue first, before any nausea. Be sure to keep us informed.

Later,
Angela

I'm back from WW. I stayed the same after 2 weeks. I'm good with this as the perpetual TOM is looming.

Time to run errands.

New at Core. This is my 4th day. I know there are 35 points that we can use during the week. Do the Activity Points add to these on Core? I guess I need to sit down and read everything again, because I sure don't feel confident in what I'm doing. I weigh in on Thursday.

Thanks for any help!!

It's my understanding that you can swap Activity Points for non-Core food same day only (i.e., today I ate 2 granola bars--4 points; I have a 4 pt. very intense Boot Camp class tonight--so it will cancel out).

This is what the regional leader/manager told me when I had my 1st orientation to Core.

Good luck!

Hey chickies - I'm back home - and so happy to be back! (altho the Falls were gorgeous as was the weather!)

The true definition of torture: to sit on a moving bus for 6 hours (at night) with about 30 screaming and giggling girls as you try to sleep! No wonder I have a headache this morning.

Niagara Falls was beautiful - altho the falls looked 'smaller' than I remember them from 30 years ago? ha ha ha. Hopefully got some great pics on the new camera - just need to figure out how to download them now. Unfortunately the Maid of the Mist (and other tours) were not running yet - guess it's too early in the season? But I did convince dd to walk along the falls with me BEFORE doing any of that cheesy stuff (yes she and I did visit 'Ripley's Believe it or not Museum - quite interesting!). Had dinners at the Hard Rock Cafe, the Rainforest Cafe, Planet Hollywood - and all other very high priced eateries in NF :D

The competition was very exciting - but so long and grueling - I don't know how the judges sit there day after day, hour after hour watching these talented kids dance! They can't possibly be paid enuf.

DD did pretty well - 3 dynamic (high) golds, 1 gold, placed 2nd and 3rd in some category - her dance jacket is bedecked with ribbons and she has 2 medals - walking around just like an olympic athlete. You should have seen these kids strutting around covered in ribbons - and I tell you some of these kids are in like 20 dances over the weekend - I don't know how they do it (and I am further curious as to how the parents can afford all of it!)

The most exciting part was sat night during the 'Bond' tap number ( an amazing number by the way) - the hotel FIRE ALARM goes off (complete w/flashing strobe lights) - it was too funny - first people thought it was part of the music - then they yell stop dancing (yes the girls were taught continue dancing no matter what!) - everyone remain calm - ya right - we were told to stay in the room (recorded message) and I understand fire trucks and paramedics pulled up outside and it was quite the scene - we were already about 1 hr behind in the competition and this only made it worse.

Finally said it was a false alarm (like 40 mins later?) - and on with the show - they also had the last dance on sat night as well - followed by adjudication which took place around 12:30 am! Then out for a snack cuz we were hungry.

By sunday we (moms?) had all had enuf - girls had a couple more dances sunday night - then loaded up the bus - left NF at 8:30 pm arriving in ottawa around 3 am! not a pleasant trip and I can now see I am not an 'overnight/sitting up' kind of a sleeper! Not a good sign for those europe overnight flights?

Just doing laundry and unpacking - I am already dreading the next competition (2 weeks) altho it is in town which is so much easier. Then off to Brockville 4 weeks later!

Poor dd had to wake up this morning as she had a school performance of her musical at 11 am! She is also performing wed/thurs/fri/sat nights - so there goes my week - guess where I'll be? :D

Dread going back to work tomorrow - not only will I have to plow thru the emails and messages but if I remember correctly I am supposed to be busy all day doing user acceptance testing on my database enhancements (remember my crappy constantly problematic database? ya it's still being fixed!).

At least it's warm and sunny here and we have some windows open for fresh air!

Will try to catch up will all of you and hope you are all fine and well in the meantime!

Frouf

Hi chickies! It's been a rough afternoon. My doctor called this afternoon and told me that my blood work confirms that I am pregnant but that my progesterone levels are a little low. I got some progesterone suppositories :p that I have to use every night. She said it will help the placenta to develop and attach properly.
I did some online research and it seems like most who take this route have healthy pregnancies, but it is still really bothering me of course.
Angela, thanks for asking. Mainly I am tired, have to pee every hour, and am very gassy! :o I had some very bad nausea a week or two ago but now I'm just feeling icky.

Thanks for the info Elanjel!! I'll just keep learning as I do this.

Septembersgoal, I also had low progesterone levels many years ago and did the suppositories. We have a very healthy 19 year old college student because of that. Best wishes to you.

[B]CONGRATS SEPTEMBERSGOAL!! [B]How exciting.:carrot:
Well went to weigh in tonight. And it wasnt good. Gained 3 lbs. So now have to work extra hard this week to get that off. I do know some has to do with salt. So will have to drink more water.
How is everyone doing. Hope everyone has had a great day. It was nice here. Tried to rain some their earlier. but not now. But said we may get some rain tonight. Hope no storms though.
FROUFY glad you had a good time.
ONTARGET how are you doing.
VICKIE Did you get everything worked out with the fence. Hope so. Good for staying the same. Next week the scales will be down for the both of us.
Well am going to get off here.
Just wanted to check in.
Have a great evening everyone.
Thinking of each of you.
coco

MARTHAS98
How awful your husband would say something like that. That is down right rude.

hi there, chickies. i've been offline all day mostly working in the yard and going to :swim:.

melissa, i understand your fear. i pray everything goes well. just do everything the doctor tells you. (but you already know to do that and don't need me to tell you.) if there's anything i can do for you, let me know. i'm here for you.

frouf, sounds like you and dd had some good bonding time. makes me smile.

vickie and coco, i prob have a gain this week, too. i'm afraid to step on the scales.

rhonda said she'd be back tuesday. (i think.) i miss you, cuz!!
got to go do some surfing. i'll be back tomorrow.

Welcome back Frouf - sounds like a looong weekend. I hope dd really loves dancing - not only for her to continue this schedule, but to subject you to it as well. I can only hope that Sarah finds something that she has a talent for and loves. So far I know she won't be a gymnast. She is doing well for her first year, but she is too tall and lanky. I think next year well add a dance class as well. She will actually have dance classes at summer camp.

Melissa, don't worry about the gassy feeling. As your pregnancy progresses there will be all kinds of "wonderful" things that will happen ;) By the time you are holding your baby, any bit of modesty you have today will be out the window. But it is all worth it!

Today is going to be a busy day - I have a list of errands to run and I have to vacuum the upstairs. I must say my new dyson really "sucks". What a huge differnce in my rugs -- I can't believe our dog has any fur left on his body, i swear I've vacuumed it all up :)

Food wise, I'm doing OK, scale is up a bit as TOM is here. Tomorrow is day 1 of our new at work session. I don't think we have 20 to get the 17 week special, but definaly the 12 weeks. I was hoping for the 17 weeks as on linetools are included. I had a trial membership and I did use them -- I don't think its worth paying but I'll use them if they are free.....

Well, got to get moving and into the shower. BBL

Good Morning All:

Well, we had a great trip to Philly and Gettysburg. I've been to Philadelphia a few times, so that wasn't new to me, but I still enjoy going. We splurged on Philly Cheese Steak, and I could eat only half of it, and didn't like it too much.

We went to the King Tut exhibit, which I had seen in Toronto, in the late 70's I believe it was. It's an impressive exhibit, of course, and worth seeing if you get a chance.

The trip to Gettysburg was my first, and I'm glad we went. We did the self-guided car tour, with narration from a CD. We ate in an old tavern, and I didn't have too much trouble containing my food intake.

We're back in Toronto with DH's daughter and grandson with us until Saturday. The grandson is 18-months-old and so precious. He's very calm and happy. We were all tested when we couldn't land in Toronto because there was a thunderstorm right over the airport. We had to go to Buffalo and wait while the storm passed over both Toronto and Buffalo. We arrived in Toronto safely, about 5 hours late.

It was all very dramatic, but not nearly as life-threatening as the drive home from the aiport. I HATE the traffic here. It is heavy, crazy and non-stop.

But, even then, when DH and family wanted to stop for Chicken Nuggets, I did and I ate only 3 of them. Not bad, not bad at all (the restraint, not the chicken!!).

Anyway, I'm glad to be home and have a full week ahead. I've read all the posts but won't respond individually. But, Frouf, you are a trouper! Good for you for doing all that for your daughter. I danced from the time I was 7 until I was 20. It's such an exciting and wonderful thing to do; you'll get your reward in heaven because there's not any big enough here on earth! :hug:

Rhonda

Good Morning Chicks! I had a busy day yesterday and another planned for today. I'm interviewing house cleaning services. I'm a little nervous about the two coming today. Apparently, neither of the women speaks english. I don't mind if the english is limited but none is going to make it difficult. My big fear is how to do they know which product to use if they can't read english. Anywhooooo......the fence repairs are being done as we speak. They didn't even ask if it was ok to do it today. Fortunately, I'm not leaving the house today as far as I know.

I'm off to call the Cardiologist to see if I can get new medicine that won't keep making the lump in my throat.

I'm happy to see everyone posting. I'll be back later to catch up.

Good to see you, Sandra and Frouf. I missed you. Welcome home, Rhonda!

The fence is fixed! Now on to cleaning ladies. Sheesh....the first one wants to charge $90 for 6 hours of cleaning. Seems like a lot....but I'll probably pay it.

Welcome back Rhonda- and thanks so much for your comment above - it really made me break down and cry - I don't think anyone really understands what it is to be a dancing mom (Paula - take note!) - and I know even dd won't appreciate all of this until she is much older (and hopefully wiser?)

What an exciting ride home? But glad you finally made it home safe and sound (and after driving thru those 6 lanes of traffic in Toronto I am very glad I don't live there and have to do that constantly!)

And yes she does love dancing - and I know it is good for her both physically and mentally altho it is very expensive and I do REMIND her of this - even on the bus back some of the older /university-bound girls were talking about whether they could AFFORD to continue or not - they really wanted to but were not sure about the $$.

Vickie $90 sounds like the competitive rate around here- I pay $100 for 2 people x 3 hours - so also 6 hours - twice a month. And yes I agree some basic english would be nice? Let us know how the 'sign' language interviews go!

Glad the fence problem is resolved - I did not read back last week - so forgive me for not 'reading back'- but was the throat problem caused by some medication reaction? Hope the dr can figure it out for you!

Melissa- hope you are doing okay - and yes you will have several new and exciting 'feelings' coming your way - enjoy them as much as you can!

I am home with a very sick dd today - throwing up from 3-5 am- still not doing that well- couldn't keep anything down (not even the gravol!)- went out and got some gingerale, gatorade and popsicles -she managed to keep down 1 popsicle and is back in bed now- needless to say I am pretty tired myself and may indulge in a nap as well.

Luckily the 'user acceptance testing' for my crappy database which was scheduled for today - is delayed til tomorrow so I was able to stay home!

Guess she won't be going to dance class tonight? She is in her school musical wed-sat nights so MUST get better fast. I am walking around the house with some lysol wipes disinfecting everything to make sure no one else gets sick!

Frouf

hi there. we're super busy with yardwork, etc.... today. i have the waterfall built and am ready to load'er up. i'll go get plants to set around it tomorrow. i don't know how "real" i'll be able to make this. the falls came in 2 sections. i have it on the front porch. not too authentic. :lol:

rhonda, i'm glad you are all safely home. what a harrowing trip home! tell ds/and little grand hello for me. i want to get to know them better. tell ds
for me, please.

frouf, you are an amazing woman. i am so happy you and dd are getting to do this together. not her being sick--i'm talking about the dance experiences. what wonderful memories you're building together!!

vickie, i hadn't even thought of their maybe having trouble knowing which cleaning products to use. do you have products that are in spanish as well as english? i'm seeing a lot of that now.

got to go. it's dinner time and i don't want to miss a meal. talk later.

Hi Everyone
Eating was AWFUL today. And not sure why.
But tomorrow is a new day. And I have to let today go.
I made some steel cut oats. I fixed my in my crockpot last night. Turned out ok. Now all I have to do. Is warm up some for breakfast in the morn.
Hubby liked them.
Am thinking of all of you.
Need to go read the post.
Have a great evening.
coco

Sandra you will enjoy the sounds of the pond. Dh tells me he is setting ours up tomorrow.....I cant wait. I miss it so much
Walking is up to 50 mins the last couple of days........yeah..
have a great day tomorrow everyone

I'm off to bed. I'm very, very tired. I have new BP medicine to try tomorrow and a follow up appointment with the Cardiologist in about 2 weeks. My fingers are crossed.

The new treadmill motor arrived today so I'll try to schedule a repair visit as soon as possible. I need to start exercising.

I hope you are all doing great. I'll try to catch up in the morning. I'm praying for a great night sleep.

we're still up. i just received a play to read that my former student who used to post here has written. i'm so proud of her. (as always) i'll read it tomorrow when i have both eyes open.

patti, i am ready for you to whip me into shape. don't let me get away with eating things that aren't "you." i'm going to hop in tomorrow.

vickie, i can see you melting away after you get back into treading. i had a horrible eating frenzy today. i think i have it out of my system now. hopefully, the sugar monster will not try to hold onto me too much and i can get op tomorrow.

Hi ladies! I posted on the WW Core Members my intro.I'm just going to hop right in if you don't mind!
Ive been looking around at all the resources and this board looks great.
I'm on Day 4 of Core and love it!
Nothing too new here going on. Spring Vacation is over for preschool,so it was nice to have the little one gone for a couple hours to enjoy some peace and quiet I'm sure everyone can relate:) hopping on the elliptical machine today if it kills me.Been in some sort of funk lately with exercise,NO MORE!
I look forwards to getting to know you guys!!!

Good Morning Chicks! Sheesh...I feel like the Peanuts character with the storm cloud over my head. There's a plumbing leak in my basement and the sprinkler company is here and can't get the sprinkler system to turn on. They think the fencers cut something. Sigh. At least I'm so nervous I can't even think about eating.

I'll be back when I can.

:welcome3:

Welcome Tiki!

I'll be back later today or tonight...super busy with DIL and grandbaby here from Texas.

:welcome: tiki. jump right in. we're thrilled to have you join us.

vickie, hope things get back to normal soon.

rhonda, have fun.

i'm off here to get some plants to go around the waterfall.

Frouf Is In A Funk!
 

Okay chickies - I am ready to confess how crappy I have been feeling over the past few weeks - have been trying to hang in but it's been way too hard.

I have lost my 'oomph'! I don't know what is wrong with me - but I just don't want to do anything! Don't want to go to work or get up, shower and get dressed for that matter - everything seems so hard to do. Don't want to cook, eat properly, exercise - just turn into a big blob and do nothing!

What is wrong with me? I feel like I have lost my will to live? (I know that sounds drastic but that does describe it).

Now I have a dr appt this afternoon - for a bp check and I know I SHOULD tell her how I'm feeling - but part of me is so embarrassed to be sound so helpless and needy - I am after all known to be somewhat of a 'superwoman' and that is what is expected of me and how people see me - so I am trying to keep up the 'charade' but it's getting harder and harder to do. I think I need pills or something to make me feel better? What do you think?:?:

Frouf

Frouf, ok....I'm alarmed! I just got on for a moment and read your post. PLEASE, PLEASE, dear friend, tell your doctor how you are feeling. And, don't downplay it because they need to know just how deep in a funk you are. There is medicine to make you feel better. We are in the prime of our life and should really be enjoying ourselves. You are describing classic depression symptoms. I'm worried about you and feel very sad that you feel this way.

I understand about the Superwoman thing and how people view you because I am much the same. We are entitled to need help sometimes.

Tell her Frouf...nothing to be embarassed about. As women we tend to think we can do it all and think of ourselves last. My best friend is on anti-depressents,,she says it made all the difference in the world to her. This winter I noticed you were taking alot of time off and I wondered then if this was happening to you. Im sorry for not asking you then....((Frouf))

Vickie dont you find bad news comes in threes....I hope this is the last thing for quite awhile for you. I hope your new meds help with the throat thing.

Sandra,,can you hear me crack that whip.........haha

Welcome tiki!!

Well Im heading out for a good walk this afternoon with my best friend. Im slowly getting her out walking too..(see Sandra I can crack that whip) Tomorrow is my last day for work and then Im heading out of town on friday not sure if its for one or two nights but it will be fun. We are going to a concert *America* a band from longgg ago. We are taking in a swimming event for my bf's brother..hes trying out for the special Olympics. I cant wait to see him swim. He is autistic and has an incredible memory. He has known me and my brothers since we were little kids and always reminds of something that happened when i was a todder...amazing!
Today I cleaned out my closet and THREW AWAY clothes that dont fit anymore..thats it. I also FOUND clothes that do fit now. It was like discovering a new wardrobe. love it. I have to buy shorts and t-shirts though...omg the old ones looked like clown pants..
I better get going..ttyl

No time to read -- busy day at work. Just wanted to stop by to let you all know I signed up for the 17 week At work session. we get the free etools along with it! I asked to not be told what my weight was today. I did peek and I'm surprised it was not higher! I still need to not focus on the # on the scale but focus on my progress. So, I changed my ticker to focus on the 8.2 pds I need to lose to get back to goal. I WILL DO IT!

Hope all is well with everyone. BBL when I have more time.

Hi Again:

Yes, Paula, you WILL do it. That's funny about not wanting to be told but peeking anyway!

Frouf, OK, talk to your doctor and re-evaluate what you're doing. Depression is often a product of negative self-evaluation and self-talk. If you could find a therapist who is skillful in cognitive-behavioural therapy, you might get assistance there also. That approach to therapy has been found to be as effective as medication, but it really takes someone who is skilled. I know people in Toronto, but not in Ottawa. (This is not an anti-drug speech from me, but do be careful about serotonin uptake inhibitors. Some of the older medications are actually better, reliable, well-tested, etc.)

You're not alone in this, although it probably feels that way at times. You can't do it all, shouldn't do it all...leave something for others to do!!

I've stayed home to be with DH and company. I took the grandson to a local park and around the neighborhood. I brought him home after a few hours, and everyone took a nap! Everyone but me that is. I should have gone to the office!!

I can't believe I wrote DIL, since she is really my step-daughter. It's only been 5 months, so I'm not used to all the new relationships!

I've been controlling my eating fairly well. BUT, of course THEY all went shopping and there are more chips, cookies and yuck in this house than have been here for years. It is hard to stay away from, but I'm determined! Wish me luck.

Rhonda

Good afternoon ladies, I have been busy, kids are finally starting to feel better.The weather has been wonderful, except now it is raining. I had about
5 neighborhood kids in my yard after school yesterday, seems they all want to hang out at my house, hmmm I wonder if it has anything to do with our big swing set that has a six foot slide and a fort and a rock wall & net :D :D , it is great they had a blast. Hey everyone keep your fingers crossed, dh went on a job interview with a different company which is offering more money, and room to grow. He is so unhappy at his present job, got 1 raise in seven years and absolutely no room to grow, the cost of living goes up every year but his salary stays the same. I have been doing well op, my scale is down 3 pounds from last week.

Froufy you definitely should mention this to your doctor. A funk should not last that long, it does sound like you may be a little depressed. I also understand about feeling like superwoman I take on more than I should all the time and it sometimes gets me down.

Patti so happy to hear your clothes are way too big, I can't wait to get to that point, I do feel some bagginess.

Welcome Tiki

I will be back to catch up to the rest of you, dd is whiny AGAIN!!!

Hi Everyone

FROUFY Am thinking of you.

Well not much happening here. Same old same old.
had some rain. But not alot. Guess we are to have a chance of rain every day until Sunday.
Well am going to get off here.
Stomach is upset. Going to go fix some tea.
Have a good evening everyone.
coco

frouf, i went through the same thing 2 summers ago. remember how i cried at the doctor's office? listen to the advice the ladies are giving you here. don't be a superwoman. it's not that appreciated anyway. be yourself and take care of yourself.

patti, i hear the whip. thanks!! i met a lady at :swim: today who goes to ww on sat am at 7. if i can get up, i'm going to join her there.

rhonda, i have a stepdaughter, too. i used to call her dil. it takes time to figure out who's who?, doesn't it?

congratulations, patti on getting into the smaller clothes.

congratulations to you, too, paula.

nikki, i'm glad things are getting back to normal.

i hear the timer. dinner's ready. adios!!

Its me again.
Dont know if anyone would be interested or not.
But seen a TV ad. And it said the DR. OZ was going to be on Oprah tomorrow.
Dont know what he is to be talking about or anything.
So thought I would let you know.
I am going to try and watch. See what he has to say.
Night
coco

Thanks Everyone For Your Encouragement And Concern!
 

Thanks to everyone for their encouragement and concern - I did 'practice' what I was going to say to the dr (had to pretend I was talking about someone else or I felt I would just break down!) - and when I got into the examining room to wait and saw the NEW poster/sign about depression and all the symptoms (most of which I had) I knew I had to say something.

She was very concerned and asked lots of questions about work/family etc and prescribed a low dosage of an anti-depressant - I am a bit leary about taking but I know I should try....and yes Rhonda I think I shall have a look around for a therapist and see what I can find - thanks for the advice.

Dh a bit perturbed with the 'diagnosis' and already asking when I will be off the meds (and I have not even taken the first dose yet!) - he had a bad experience years ago with a quack psychiatrist and some meds so is very fearful of me turning into a zombie!

Anyhow I shall give it a try - I have to do something as I just can't go on feeling like this - I do know that it will take a few weeks to kick in!

Patti - congrats on the 'new' wardrobe - maybe time for a little more shopping as well? Have fun on your weekend away!

Niki - congrats on the fabulous loss - you go girl!

Vickie - what's the good news on the leak?

Coco - hope your tummy feels better soon!

Paula - good job on rejoining - you sound bound and determined to get those lbs off - I know you can and will do it!

And a special :welcome2: to Tiki - please jump in whenver you can and join in the chat - sounds like so far you are doing great on Core!


Frouf