everybody's busy on those treadmills, counting those points! I'm off the computer for the night.

Rhonda

hi there. we've had a whirlwind of a day and i'm just now getting online. sounds like a lot going on with each of you.

vickie, i am soooooo happy jim's news from the doctor is good. what a relief!! you're totally entitled to eat out and celebrate tonight. one of the things our ww leader told us is that if we decide to have something, enjoy every bite and don't feel guilty. i think that's good advice.

gina, sounds like you're already having a busy week. i'm sorry your team lost. that was a close game.

frouf, i'm always gassy when i'm on core. lots of embarassing moments.

rhonda, you and doyle stay safe. sounds like a bad altercation in the street. i'm glad the police got involved. that should help keep things calm for awhile.

coco, i've been on a lot of detours with very scenic spectaculars. we'll get there eventually. (then what will we do?)

rhonda, i had an extra hard workout at :swim: tonight. i earned more wine. life is good.

Good Morning,

Sandra - that's what I did to earn my wine every night (need to get back to that). It was incentive for me to exercise :)

Vicki - Did I see a post that it's your birthday????? Happy Birthday! Also congrats on the loss.

Rhonda - Congrats to you to :carrot:

Coco - :hug: Chin up. We all reach those points, figuring out the why is the hard part. Good Luck.

Gina - Yea on your girls making the all-stars.

We got back from vacation at about 10pm last night so I missed my usual ww meeting. I'm going to try to hit a different meeting on my way to get the dogs from the kennel, but between vacation and TOM starting yesterday not really excited about it. But I'm afraid if I don't go the vacation mentality will carry over into this week.....

Have a great day everyone.

-Tech

Good morning all. Its a beautiful day and I just realized this weekend is a long weekend!! WOO HOO. I have WI today and I know I'll be up - TOM. I'm now focusing only on today and the future. If I've been bad and off plan I can't go back and change it. In the past I could not forget the bad I did and then continued on the bad path. Which just lead to more bad habits. So, my attitude for today is that I'm only looking forward. I'll wi each week and deal with the # and plan better. In the past if I thought I would gain I'd skip - which only lead to more skips until the last session I just stopped going.

Tech, welcome back from vacation - did you go somewhere fun?

Vickie, glad Jim's doctor did not find a growth. When does he go for the scan? Hopefully soon. Keep us updated. Congrats on increasing your minutes!!!
Sandra, great job swimming!
Gina, congrats on the win and on the new additions.

Well, off to a meeting. BBL

Morning chickies,,,,
Ive been having troubles on here but hopefully its cleared up now..I couldnt see the recent posts.
Vickie congrats on the loss the last two weeks...and getting back to the dreadmill... Im glad Jim's tongue clear of growths...now to get that test done and you will be alot better.
Sandra congrats to you and your dh on the losses this week...is that wine a red wine?? its good for your heart if it is.
Welcome back Tech
Paula sometimes we need the accountability to keep us on track...have fun at your meeting
Im off today adn tomorrow...going to get alittle gardening in this afternoon. Dh and I are heading to the city this weekend for my plants..I get so excited going to greenhouses. Its prob a good thing we have to drive 2 hours to get to one..haha
have a good one everyone

Hi all. Well, I did gain at WI as I expected, up 1.4. I will update my tracker. I'm not going to dwell on the gain, but remain focused on today and tomorrow. One thing we talked about is how to be more motivated - spent alot of time talking about how to fit in more time to exercise. The one great thing about the at work sessions is we all work for the same company, most of us have kids and very little free time. So, most of us are in the same boat in trying to find the time to exercise. When I got back to my desk I scheduled "walk time" into my work calendar. I had been walking at lunch alot and it did help when I was losing. I've gotten away from that so I now have time set aside for me each day. I figured I put WW in my schedule so I have the time set aside on Wednesday, why not other days as well??

Take care!!

Good Afternoon,

I did go to WW. It was a different meeting in a different place, and definitely different.....As expected I gained 3.4 lbs to be exact, I'm hoping most of that is water weight from the wine I drank and TOM which started yesterday. Anyway as Paula said, I can't undo it so I have to just move forward and get back on track.

Paula - We went to the Finger Lakes in NY wine touring. We go every couple of years for a long weekend (3-4 days) usually in the fall. This year we took my in-laws and they can't go in the fall so we decided to try spring. It was really pretty and a lot of fun. I think I've had enough of my in-laws for a while though. If I ever wonder why DH acts like he does now I know....

Off to make the menu for the week so I can go grocery shopping. The day after vacation is such a pain...

-Tech

Paula after supper is my scheduled exercise time..dh even takes it into account if we plan something. I need to do this..or I could talk myself out of it very easily.

Hey Chicks! Thanks for the birthday wishes. We didn't celebrate much yesterday because we were so focused on Jim's Doctor appointment. All I really wanted for my birthday is a healthy Honey Lamb.

Eating was not great yesterday and today but my birthday week is always a bit non-Core. I didn't walk on the treadmill today but I chased around a 1 year old and 3 year old. How do you ever all do that day after day? I admire all Moms.

My family party is on Saturday. I treat everyone to my favorite Core italian restaurant. I'll be having filet and ww angel hair pasta and some wonderful steamed fresh veggie of the day. I'm making two WW blueberry pies for my birthday "cake". They aren't Core but they are delicious and pretty point friendly. We've also been invited to a BBQ on Sunday but it's at my Niece's house and she and her husband are both watching their weight. I'll be all Core that day.

Jim is taking his medicine and so far no side effects. Fingers crossed.

Light and love to all.

welcome home, donna. now--how about a vacation update? we're all curious.

i didn't go to :swim: today so no :cheers:. i opted to shop instead.

paula, congratulations to you for looking forward instead of backwards. very impressive.

patti, i'm glad you're not having trouble here any more. the wine is a blush so i guess it's half healthy?

vickie, i love reading about your family get togethers. you're a very lucky lady to have family to help you celebrate. that makes me smile. enjoy your special week.

Hi Everyone
Just thought I would get on here for a few.
Not much happening. Was nice today. Had to turn on the AC. Was pretty stuffy in the house. Guess tomorrow is suppose to be more humid. They were saying on the news tonight. For those with breathing problems to be careful.
Did wash some clothes and hung them out. Am thinking of washing up the winter coats tomorrow and hanging them out. Then they will be ready for winter again. Need to wash the bedspreads and things like that too. So dont know if I will get it all done tomorrow or not. But do what I can.
VICKIE Happy belated birthday. Hope hubby is feeling ok. You both are in my prayers.
Well I am going to get off here.
I am thinking of each of you.
Hope everyone is doing ok.
coco

Coco, you sound better. Thanks for the prayers! We accept all of those we can get.

K im just catching the end of American Idol.....did anyone else think that Bette Midler sucked??Holy cow..I love that song but it didnt do her any justice tonight. IMHO

She was awful!