ok.. I have decided that I LOVE CORE! I decided to jump on the scale today(hard fight not to weigh myself everyday) and the scale shows I have lost 7pounds since Monday. This week is my first real week doing core. I have not used any activity points or flexpoints... I have never lost this much in a week let alone in 3 days. I know, it has to be water weight, but this is the best feeling ever. especially since I am fighting to lose the 18pounds I regained. Do you think this is possible or is my scale broke. This definitely makes me want to keep OP and I cant wait until my official weigh in on Monday.

It's definitely possible, Anna. Some of it is water weight but some of it is certain to be nasty old fat! Keep up the great work and you will be rewarded. Do you know how close to WW scale your scale is normally? I've heard that humidity can affect a scale which is why I try hard not to get on mine too often. Just keep doing whatever you are doing. Congratulations. Can you weigh in on Monday? My WW is closed for the holiday.

So Kath, is Judd's bike wrecked? How will he get home?

7 pounds in the first week is definitely possible. I think a couple other ladies on this board had that happen. Not me though! :D

I was hefting 40 pound bags of topsoil last night, and it occurred to me while I was struggling with them: I have lost more weight than one of these bags. Wow! No wonder I have more energy now! It was a real eye-opener to me.

Kathy, I'm glad your dh is OK. I would have strangled him for scaring me like that!

I'm going vacation shopping today - gotta get diapers, sunscreen, swimsuits for dh and oldest dd (those size 4 suits I have just won't fit this 6 1/2 year old anymore!), and maybe some Nair for me. :lol: I am still planning on wearing shorts with my swimsuit - the stretch marks are quite unsightly at any size. Plus, I have such sensitive skin, if I can avoid any shaving, I will! :D

I'd better go and make dd's school lunch now...

Angela

Angela, I have some real sensitive skin too. I found Venus Divine blades to be very, very nice. Expensive, but nice.

Hello chicks!! I have missed out on pages and pages and pages here....but I think I have read through and caught up on the activities of your lives!! It is a slow day at work today, so far only half of our 6 staff are here, so not much going on. In fact, we have the door locked! Keep those clients out! :lol:
DH and I had a wonderful time last night. Thank you so much for all of your suggestions. I saw many of your suggestions were things that I thought about getting...but didn't. :lol: I was bad. But not as bad as I could have been! I ordered the chicken marsala, which is at least not a cream sauce. Left quite a bit of the pasta on my plate but it was still not a good Core choice. But at least I didn't order a pasta dish with garlic cream sauce, my absolute fav. I did eat the bread however (wow! yummy!) but drank a diet coke and water. Passed up the desert tray that our waitress brought by (difficult!) and ate a handful of dh's m&m's during the movie. We went to see Star Wars. How romantic, right? :lol: We both really wanted to see it though, and don't have many opportunities to go to the movies. Actually, it was kind of romantic....our first real date was to the movies to see the re-release of the first Star Wars (I guess its the fourth one now) back about 8 years ago. So it was a nice remembrance of our beginnings. :D
We found out yesterday that the church wants us (yes, both of us!) to come to dinner at someone's house, so that the search committee can meet both of us and "get to know us"....so whatever that means! Hopefully it is a good sign. Actually, someone we know spoke to someone who was part of the committee that interviewed Aaron and told our friend that Aaron really blew them away with some of his responses. So things are looking up in the job search!!!

Kathy, so glad to hear that your DH is okay. How scary, especially with him being so far away. Now you can thoroughly ring his neck when he gets home. :lol:

Frouf, the drama never ends for you does it? :D Good luck getting back on the wagon...I'm still running alongside somewhere.

Anna, CONGRATS!!!

Angela, good luck with your garden. I miss having a yard to have a garden in!

Well I guess that I should go and get some work done! Chat with you all later!

Vickie, he drove his truck with the bike in the back so the trip home won't be affected. He said when he gets home we'd discuss whether or not to fix it.

I'll be out in the lab for the rest of the day, but will be back on here tonight. Everybody have a great day!

First and Foremost......Kathy glad to hear Judd is ok....thank God, NOW you can smack him in the head!! :D
I hope everyone is doing well and you all have a great weekend.
I am no longer doing core with the start of my new week. Talked with my leader today (took the day off) it just is not working for me. Looking at my book, I lose better on points. More options to play with and I like and NEED that. I know, I know the 35WPA, but that doesn't work for me with Core...go figure!! I may consider counting points the Wendie Plan way (points already established each day) ....that is what I did from June to Sept 04 (hurricane season) and lost all that I regained and then some.....Oct I started Core "just to try" and failed miserably, and I have been unsuccessful ever since, as you all know. Either way, Wendie Plan which IS WW Points, or Counting Points, that is the way I have to go. I don't have much to lose and this should have been OFF months ago!! Ridiculous!! The size 10's are creeping into 12's and I just can't deal with that, I am soooo uncomfortable in my own skin :( I was a 16 long enough - I can't go back there again I just can't :(
Plus I like feeling a little "hungry" makes me feel light ;) but trust me I am eating what I should be for the day!!
I have not and probably will not ever have that Satisfied/Full thing down and probably never will. So why fight it. I need portion control and BEING in control, instead of second guessing... "Ok I'm satisfied now, but I'll go back for more later"....can't do it, and this up down up down thing has proven that.
Portion control works better for me. I have been at this too long to screw up now. UP, Down, UP Down....Ridiculous I tell you!! These pounds will start to multipy themselves soon if this keeps up and I want to see the scale trending down.
I did something right counting losing 55 lbs so it's BACK TO BASICS for me.....portion control, measuring, jouranaling....basic training
Well that's my story for the weekend....hope you all have a great one....It is hot as :devil: :devil: here and will be all weekend. We have a BBQ to go to but I have realized that socializing doesn't constitute eating out of control. I already know what I am going to have there BUT I just may bring my own 1 pt hotdog and 1 pts hotdog bun :D If not I'll look in my CFC for the points of a hotdog / and still bring my own bun and 1 serving (1PT) FF pringles or Light Lays 1 0z= 1 PT :lol:
Hope you all have a great successful weekend.....As you now know I did not meet my own Memorial Day challenge but now I am challenging myself for July 4th Weekend Goal......AND.... I am going to try and walk on Tues and Friday evenings, OR Friday evening and Sundays, this way Frank and I could do it together....which he would just love - honestly. Hey it's a start... :D

Linda, it sounds like you have relief and a great deal of resolve. I'm glad that you are making a change that you feel is best for you. I can't seem to figure out which plan works best for me, my discipline has stunk on both. :rolleyes: But I'm glad that you are figuring things out for you. It sounds like you are really ready to get going with your weight loss. Good for you! And good luck with your 4th of July challenge. You can do it!!

My Niece just invited us to a BBQ on Memorial Day. She's making ww pasta salad and I'm bringing sirloin burgers and buns and Core swee and sour coleslaw. I think I might also surprize her with some Core deviled eggs.

Gotta go eat brunch now! Just got off the treadmill and I have PT at 1:00. Better shower too or the therapist won't be able to get close enough to do the therapy!

Linda, you have to do what is right for you. I have two friends who don't think they could ever do Core. They need portion control too. Good Luck!

Talk with you all later.

Thanks to everyone for their support - while I did eat a few non-core items at the potluck dinner, I did better than I would have had I not taken some of your suggestions into account. The two things I could not avoid was the fabulous ceasar salad (yes w/real garlicky amazing dressing!!!) and the FRESH HOMEMADE BAKED BREAD! (what a treat). Also had a 1/2 devilled, a spoonful of some eggplant dish, and a bit of ricotta lasagne. Lots of diet coke also filled me up. I avoided the fattening pies and cakes and headed straight for the fresh fruit platter, but was not that hungry so just nibbled some grapes, pineapple and strawberries.

Got to the dress rehearsal as it was ending - dd was there w/2 friends. Her dad left as he was tired and I was driving kiddies home (dropping one off at the other's place for pickup)...and right before we get in the car the 2 girls REALIZE that they had left their backpacks in ex's car!!!! Just what we needed, so we had to do a detour to his place first - get the backpacks, and then drive everyone home. I was already so tired, and this did not help. so this morning I am feeling it quite a bit, and my eyes look a bit red :tired: and tired looking (to match the big bags under my eyes!).

Scale does not seem to be moving in the right direction for me and I can't face another gain - after gaining 3 lbs last week! :yikes: The best I can hope for this week is staying the same - how pitiful is that? Can't walk now at lunchtime as it is raining so I will have to be diligent and get on the treadmill :tread: at home tonight! (dh is out so this should be doable!).

Anna - CONGRATS :cheer: on an awesome loss - yes it is for real and you will be smiling ear to ear come official weigh in day! :goodscale

Vickie - good luck w/the PT and the bbq sounds yummy. I am very impressed w/your consistent exercise plan and wish I could be as dedicated as you are! :wl:

Melissa - sounds like you did great at your anniversary dinner - and how appropriate to go see Star Wars. The "dinner interview" sounds nervewracking yet promising (I would probably spill red wine on everyone or use the wrong fork :hungry: or something!). I would give them a core menu ahead of time and tell them they must cook everything to your exact specifications! :lol: :lol: or else! :tantrum:

Kathy - bet you are breathing a sigh of relief - glad your dh is okay! My dh also has a bike (altho currently out of commission) and is also extremely safety conscious with full gear :scooter: (and hates when he sees others riding without taking the right precautions). I can understand that sometimes these things happen but boy it can be heart stopping! I would kill my dh too for not telling me!

Linda - you do what you have to do - the best thing is knowing what works for you!!!...and this is not always such an easy accomplishment. :sunny:

Angela - have fun shopping!...and you bet you should be proud of not lugging that extra weight around - like a little extra person off your back! :dance:

Now for today's challenge (life is never boring right?).....I forgot we have a wine & cheese party at work this afternoon (did I mention there are still hunks of leftover chocolate cake w/icing in our kitchen today??) and I am a bit nervous about it. I brought a bottle of red wine, there is also some white, some pate, cheese, crackers and regular soft drinks! I would like to have some wine - but am afraid this will loosen my "inhibitions" enuf to give myself permission to eat the wrong stuff! I may have a nibble or two of cheese :cheese: , and bring along a diet soft drink (and yes everyone will say something about that you can be sure!). Of course w/weigh in looming tomorrow am I should just put a piece of tape across my mouth and be done with it! :tape:

Will try and drink more water and think "light" thoughts. :dizzy:

Frouf :cool:

Hi all --

Kathy, you had quite a scare! I'm glad your DH is okay.

Melissa, this is very exciting -- sounds like they really like your dh. Hope you get their decision very soon. Maybe at the dinner?

Anna, congratulations! I'm another person who absolutely loves core. I lost 7 pounds my second week, so I know it's possible. Try to avoid the scale at home though - otherwise you'll start making yourself obsess. Kudos on your sticking with the program and your excellent progress.

Sandra - I love my garden veggies, but I have to admit that I'm not so fond of all the work. I plant every year with the harvest in mind. I think it's the bugs that bother me. I swell up really bad from mosquito bites and I seem to beckon to them, so I end up with a mass of welts when I spend too much time in the garden. But there's nothing like garden-fresh veggies!

Froufy, maybe your problem is your popularity! ;) So many parties and social events! I wish I had advice, but a wine and cheese party is a toughie. I don't suppose anyone would want to dig in to some soy cheese . . . Maybe walk a little more and get some APs.

Linda, it's so good that you are taking decisive action when you're a 10/12 instead of being in denial til you're a 16. If points work for you, then go for it with gusto. Everyone is different and you're the best judge of what you need. I hope that switching to flex (wendie?) gives you some good losses and encouragement.

Vickie - isn't it great that we can enjoy barbeques and still be core! We're doing one this weekend too, and I've got core pasta salad, core cole slaw, corn on the cob, potatoes, core burgers, core halibut, and some totally not core brats for my dh. I'm looking forward to grilled LOs for next week.

Angela, you're another gardener. We moved in December and I've noticed lots of rabbits in the neighborhood. I'm not so sure how we're going to keep them out of the garden. I have two dogs who'll be happy to trash my garden chasing the rabbits - so we'll just have to see how it goes. Enjoy your shopping trip.

I'm wearing pants that actually are falling down. Yay! I think this is going to be the last time I wear them. I remember when I had to wear them with a bigger blouse because they were too tight in the belly.

So I'm having a good day. Happy Friday!

Hi everyone:

Well, I'm still down this morning, so I may get my wish, if I'm a very good girl. Actually, the first time I hopped on the scale this morning it said 149! (Our scale runs about 2 pounds under the WW scale.) The second reading after I moved it was 150.5, but it sure reminded me how nice it's going to be to break 150. They're just numbers, I know, but whatever keeps you going, right?

Linda, you shouldn't worry about switching back to points. It's a tried-and-true method for lots of people. Most of the champion "losers" in my group are on Flex--there's one woman that I swear gets a 5 pound star every week--and they always credit journaling for their successes. I admire them a lot, but I knew from the first week I wouldn't be able to stick with Flex long term. It's nice to know it's there as an option, though.

Good luck with the interview, Melissa, it sounds like they are getting serious. I'm sure both of you will charm their socks off.

Kathy, I'm glad your Dh is okay. I have to confess that motorcycles scare the heck out of me. My ds is fascinated by them, of course.

Froufy, wine and pate? Boy, it's a good thing I don't work there. The worst thing I have to dodge here is the occasional birthday cake.

Frouf, :rofl: I love the suggestion. I'll just call them up and say, "Excuse me, but I am eating according to some very specific guidelines. I would appreciate it if you would prepare the following..." I'm sure DH would get the job then!!! :lol: Good luck with your wine and cheese party...there aren't too many options there!

Terry, congrats on your NSV of loose pants! What a great feeling! They probably won't tell us about their decision at the dinner. That would be too easy. :D But hopefully it won't take them too long!

Cher, thanks for the encouragement. And :woo: for the scale reading! I know its not "official", but man does it make you feel good.

I'm going to rearrange my office now. Since we got our computers I don't like the way it looks any more!! Be prowling around here again soon though!

Can't stay here long, gotta take DD to a bowling party.

Linda - i started the Wendie Plan on Monday. Arranged it so my super high day falls on Sat., tomorrow. Yay! I think I may be down a pound today, but will wait and see Monday a.m.

BBL
Lisa

Well I kinda blew it at the party - and I did NOT even have any wine (thank goodness). Pretty busy and stressed out at work and there I was with all this yummy stuff sitting in front of me. At least there was fruit as well - which I ate, also drank a diet pepsi (the bubbles usually fill me up)....but then I got into a few slices of havarti w/herbs and spices, and this salmon mousse and wheat thins.

Pretty full now tho and hoping to skip dinner as I think I have eaten plenty already. Hope the treadmill walking will take care of some of it, but I am not optimistic for tomorrow morning! :(:(

congrats on the lb off lisa - hope it stays off for weigh in. You too Cher - just keep moving the scale around til you get a # you like! boy wish I could do that w/my scale!

Terry - I sense a shopping trip for new pants is in order?

Still looking grey and yucky out and rain expected all weekend - UGH!

Best news is looks like I will become permanent here after a year and a half on loan from my home department!!! Lots of red tape and cloning of positions required, but now I'm told it's doable - so I can stop fretting about either returning (not very happy w/my previous management) or looking for something new! Gee maybe dinner out to celebrate!! ha ha ha

Frouf

Hah! Unfortunately, once our scale makes up its mind it doesn't budge.

Sounds to me like you were pretty good at the party. At least it wasn't junk that you ate.

Hey Lisa, My SHD will be Saturday too, but I will forgo it tomorrow because I am starting today. I am all planned for the BBQ tomorrow so I am good with it. I feel I will have a loss next Saturday.I will of course make the best choices for myself and that will include keeping count, jouranaling daily and portion CONTROL, and will stay on board here with everyone.
I had a real good day today with it and feel good.
Terry - loose pants...now isnt' that great!! That's the feeling I am working on getting back and that is why the 'shake up'
Cher123 I agree.....I am NOW glad there is STILL the option of points. I really feel sucess will be mine (again) and I am challening myself to a 4th of July Weight Off !!
It may not be as much as want by then, but I will be on my way there at that point.

Frouf good luck at W/I tomorrow !!!

Talk with you all later............ciao for now Chicks........Linda

Terry ... pull your pants up, girl. You're embarrassing me! :o

Linda, I hear you loud and clear on the journaling. I guess some people just aren't cut out for Core. I like the foods, that's not the problem -- but I find that when I try to stick totally to Core, I eat about 900 calories a day. That just not enough! I've never been a big eater and usually have to walk around looking for things to get me up to at least the minimum ... so I too will go back to points and journaling. I'm going to WW in the morning after I have my bloodwork done and will see what happens after that.

Frouf, it'll all settle down one day and you'll wonder what to do for excitement! LOL! I'm glad your job situation is working out though, and it doesn't sound like you did really bad at the party. It's all good.

I had to take Zuki for a checkup today. The stitches came out but he still has to wear the cone for another week. I'm letting him run free without it right now because I'm watching him ... but the minute he flips over and starts licking his new parts, the cone goes back on. I know it's itchy because of the hair growing back in but still, no need to keep it irritated.

DH leaves in the morning to start heading back. I'm ready for some company! Usually when he goes on these trips it doesn't bother me, but this time I've really been lonely. He such a sweetie, so it'll be good to have him home.

I'm not eating tonight, just sitting in the chair making potholders. Can you say obsessed??? I'm supposed to be making a quilt but just can't psych myself up for it. The last one I made was for my sister. :( I have a mental block now and really don't want anything to do with the sewing machine.

Looks like rain, so I guess I should get the flag in, potty the dogs, and get ready for a relaxing evening with just me, the dogs, the recliner, the potholders, and the TV. Both DDs are at work. Sigh ... gotta love a quiet evening.

anna, congratulations on your fabulous weightloss. i'm proud of you, girl.

kathy, thank goodness dh is all right. enjoy your last 2 days of wild eating before he gets home.

angela, we planted "pizza pots" this year--no garden, just pizza pots. i'll let you know how they do. that's quite a revelation about those bags, isn't it? i can only imagine how much energy you have. congratulations!

melissa, your evening sounds romantic to me. i know you had a great time. i can tell by your post. there are smiles all over it. and the interview with both of you? that has to be good news. i'm happy for you and hope all goes as you want.

linda, i wish you the best of success. let us know how you are doing.

vickie, i hadn't even thought of core deviled eggs. that's a good idea. it sounds like you are going to have a healthy celebration.

frouf, you have a lot going on right now. it's hard to lose with so many special events, isn't it? just hang in there and do the best you can.

Kathy....and there's always exciting Texas Rangers baseball to watch, right?! Jim and I are going to eat dinner in a couple of minutes so we can be done for the game.

Terry, you go girl! I just got rid of all my old stuff from last summer. I'm down 37 pounds and 2 sizes since then. So...I know you need to replace all of your stuff too! What a joy.

Cher, how exciting to be under 150! My dream is 150. Some day I'll be there!

Frouf, you're ok. Just try real hard to get on the treadmill tonight and then pound some water. Maybe you'll be surprised tomorrow.

terry, i honestly don't plant a garden except for pots. i just go to the market and get the veggies. gardens are hard work; plus the deer are nuisances up here. i am very very impressed with your pants being so loose. don't you just love it? you've come a long way, baby.

cher, you've lost a lot of weight and must be feeling better healthwise and you're probably fitting into smaller clothes. you're right. the scales just show a number. they don't show everything. you're doing great. i just looked at your chart. wish i weighed what you weigh. keep on keepin' on. you're doing great.

we're getting ready for the archery tournament tomorrow. i'm taking core snacks. i have grape tomatoes, core pimiento cheese and celery, red grapes, fresh strawberries, and i may even make some polenta cakes to take. now won't the guys be surprised? i'm the only female in this tournament. the reason i'm taking core foods isn't just for dieting. dh and i are both coaches and are trying to model good food choices for tournaments. you know how it is--sugar and caffeine give you the jitters. it's hard to hold a bow steady to shoot when you're on a sugar or caffeine high.

vickie, you are inspiring me to do better. congratulations on being down 2 dress sizes. you go, girl!!!

got to go. i think i will make some polenta cakes. i'm just going to make bitesize ones. i added cayenne pepper to my batch so they'll have a little zing to them. hmmmmm? hope that zing doesn't affect our shooting.

have a fantastic friday evening. i'll be back later.

Vickie, you know I can't talk about the you-know-what!! :lol: But yes, I'm planning on watching! Rain is still forecast for tomorrow and Sunday afternoon, and besides DH will be home by Sunday ... I'm still trying to decide on the game tomorrow. I guess I'll call my "boyfriend" in the morning and see if he wants to go. Heck, maybe I'll even go by myself! I can park at work and walk since it's just two blocks from the stadium.

Frouf, it doesn't sound like you did too bad at the party. And congrats on the job news!

Kathy and Linda, I need to do a better job of journaling. I have just been doing it sporadically...I really need to evaluate how many cals and points I am eating in a day. Today I ate through the roof I know!!

Kathy, glad Zuki is doing well. And I just can't believe 900 cals!! :eek: I wish I could do that. :lol: I have no self-discipline. Enjoy your evening!

Sandra, we did have a romantic evening. Its just nice to go out and relax. Congrats on all of the Core snacks that you are planning for your event. That's great!! Hope you have a good time.

Well I ate a fairly core dinner (minus the handful of baked fries) but DH really wanted some sweets afterward, so we got ice cream. At least we got Edy's light ice cream. I probably still ate 8 points worth. :( Well, its behind me now. No more. (That will take some serious discipline!!!) I'm planning on gazelling this evening. :D Tomorrow I'm going to analyze the pantry and create some meal plans and go to the grocery store. I'm thinking of trying some mexicale pie tomorrow (I think I got that recipe from our thread).
Hope everyone has a good night.

Thanks everyone!
Im doing this on my own no ww meetings here, Just with the help of you. I only account for what the scale says on Monday morning when I wake up, since it changes if you weigh yourself daily. It is hard not to though.
I hope everyone is doing great today. I'll be back later.

Kathy, lucky you to work so close to the ballpark. I hear it is a beautiful one. Maybe Jim and I will get there some day to see the White Sox play.

It's raining here now so I guess I better go close up!

I am SO deserving of a break ... and SO walking out the door the minute DH gets home on Sunday! I SOOOO need a vacation!!!

Zuki was fine, nothing was wrong. I just took the little ones out front to potty and when he came back in the house, he was trailing blood. Not drops ... no, he looked like a gunshot victim. I managed to grab him and put him on the counter, blotted all the blood and now he's not leaking anymore. I don't know if the wound came open since the stitches just got out 4 hours ago, or what! I just know I'm freakin' sick to death of dealing with this crap! I got all the trails cleaned up but good Lord, that was a lot of blood!

GRRR!!!!

Hey, I'm in PA and just wanted you all to know that Carrie and Bo are on Larry King with Randy and Paula. I guess you guys west of me will be able to see it shortly. It was a pretty good show. Came on at 9:00 here.

Lisa

Evening everyone! Melissa, that's great news about your dh's interview. I hope the dinner goes OK, and that there is some good Core-like food there. I agree - telling them you have special dietary needs probably wouldn't go over too well! :D

I am proud of myself. I ate at Olive Garden tonight, one of my favorite restaurants, and I did well! I had a small plate of salad, NO breadsticks, diet Coke, and the pork tenderloin with roasted peppers and onions, without the Tuscan potatoes that usually come with it. And, I resisted the lemon cream cake (my FAVORITE dessert) even though my friend was urging me to get it. :cheer: Now maybe that'll offset the chips I ate today. :D

We've got 2 graduation parties to go to tomorrow, but I'm not too worried about eating there. I'll have the girls with me, so they'll keep my hands busy. :)

Dh is having a computer gaming party tonight, so I'm on my own. I wish I had a good book, but I haven't been to the library lately. Maybe I'll spend the time shaving my legs. Or doing dishes? Nah!

Nighty night!
Angela

lisa, thanks for the tip. they should be coming on about now here in montana.

{{{{{kathy}}}}}

i was wrong. larry king comes on at 10 pm mountain time.

Hey Terry,

How do you make the core cole slaw... Are the burgers core because you are using lean ground beef? We are also having a BBQ. I have the pasta salad and potato salad, but wasnt sure about the dressing for cole slaw.

Oh am I ever up way too early on a Saturday morning. Woke up this morning with my eye burning...it is still hurting really badly...feels like something is lodged in it. I don't know what to do, I've rubbed it, flushed it with water, looked in it...what else can I do? But its very painful and I can't go back to sleep because of it. :mad:

Kathy, goodness you had some drama last night. I hope Zuki is okay. And I hope that you can get a vacation soon too. You deserve it.

Angela, Thanks! You did really well at Olive Garden. Its so hard to resist their creamy pastas...and breadsticks! But you had some great self control. Have fun at the parties today.

I am hoping that whatever is in my eye will make its way out shortly...I want to sleep in! So much for that I suppose. I'll talk to you chicks later.

Well, I called the doctor first thing this morning and he said he's not surprised about the bleeding, due to the location and irritation. He said if it has stopped for now, he's not going to do anything about it. I have his home number in case we get into trouble this weekend.

I'm going to the 9:30 meeting -- get this! This morning my scale said 155!

:yikes:

How on earth is it possible to be up 4 pounds? Even if it's water weight or salt bloat -- I don't know what that's all about! I'll be back later with the official WW weight and to change my ticker. I'm not exactly looking forward to the bad news.

Kathy, poor Zuki...imagine how that poor little guy feels. How long has it been since he was well? Sorry you had to clean blood up. I would have lost my mind with worry. We would have been at the emergency Vet. Kath, I'm so happy that you are going back to meetings. I think it may be the thing that finally helps you to get to 145. Try not to worry what the WW scale says. My home scale is actually heavier than WW's scale. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Angela, you were GREAT! You should be very proud of yourself. You could have had some ww pasta to substitute for the potatoes. I like to eat ww pasta with a bit of Smart Balance and some salt and pepper. Yum. Hope there is some great Core food for you there today.

Sandra, did you want a creamy coleslaw recipe or a sweet and sour. I think I have both.

Well, no big plans for today. Maybe just a trip to Walmart later. I tried to get there during the week but couldn't get it done. I HATE to go there on the weekend, although actually it is crowded all of the time. I need toiletries and cleaning supplies and of course my coupons expire on 5/31. Maybe it would be better to go early on Memorial Day. Hmmmmmm....I'll have to think about this.

Well Jim is done on the treadmill and I haven't walked or eaten breakfast yet so I better get a move on! Have a great Saturday and I'll see you all later.

Melissa, were you outside where something could have blown into your eye and scratched it? Or, sometimes eyelashes get caught up under the lid. I used to pull my eyelid out by holding onto my lashes and try to blow up under my eyelid. Sometimes it would work its way out. Sounds insane, but sometimes it works. Do you have an urgent care center that you can go to? Hope you feel better soon.

Kathy, you've been doing the Gazelle. Maybe that's doing something with the muscle/water?

Well, the chubby girl is back -- 157! Holy smokers!!!!!

I'll go fix the ticker now. They put my 10% at 142, but I guess that will actually end up being my ultimate goal as well. All I know is that yesterday and for the last several weeks it has been 151, and this morning all of a sudden it was 155 at home! I had breakfast from Grandy's Thursday and Friday, Taco Bueno last night, some beer, not much water, and some marshmallows that my DD brought home from her camping trip. You wouldn't think that would add so much ... that would be like 14,000 calories extra to gain an actual 4 pounds of fat! I wore denim capris, a sleeveless turtleneck cotton shirt, my flipflops (which I didn't take off) and I also left on my jewelry, etc.

Now I don't know what to do -- Flex or Core -- and so today is my day off and tomorrow I will make the grand decision. Meanwhile, I guess I'd better start doing some heavy thinking.

And it's pouring here! Thunder, lightning, lots of rain ... I hope the ballgame isn't rained out but now there's no way I can go and leave Zuki home alone. I'm watching him carefully to make sure there's no more bad bleeding.

Congratulations, Kathy, for rejoining! I really believe this will be what you need to help you get over that final hump. Just another reason that we can't trust our home scales. Maybe yours at home is affected by the humidity or something crazy. I always weigh in with my watch and all my jewelry on but I never get on with my shoes. Bummer if the ballgame gets rained out. That'll probably mean a double header tomorrow!

I really enjoyed going -- there were probably 35-40 people there! I thought that was pretty good for a Saturday morning, plus there's also an 8:00 meeting and quite a few people were leaving from it. The leader had been one of the Core testers before it was officially rolled out, so she knows a lot about it. I think she might still do maintenance on it. She referred to it a whole lot, and then in the orientation which I stayed for, she talked about it more. It almost seemed like she was trying to sway the other new ones (there were 7) towards Core. She would mention the freedom from journaling, and that there were so many foods, and that it was easy to use from the points allowance for those few foods that weren't on the list. Anyway, I don't know which direction I'm going to go, but I do know it's possible for me to get down quite a bit this first week because I imagine a lot of this number is salt and water. I also think my new BP medicine might be affecting things a little and if that's the case, I'll ask them to switch it to something else.

Kathy, that's great that you got a Core savvy Leader. I think that would make a world of difference.

So I'm a cookbook fanatic but since I'm retired I can't afford to keep buying them and finding out that there are only one or two recipes that I want to try. I got my library card and took out 6 cookbooks last week, including the new South Beach one. I found a couple that appealed to me that I'll share on our recipe board. One is Cottage Cheese stuffed Celery, another is Mixed Greens with Creamy Poppy Seed dressing, and the third is Apple and Almond Souffle (no flour and the almonds are optional!). I'll share any other goods ones too. An old WW book, Cut the Fat, had a Hasty Pudding which is cornmeal and bananas. Sounds good to me! These are all untried so let me know if you try them and like them.

Vickie, that is such a good idea! I don't know why it never occurred to me to check out cookbooks from the library. You have inspired me to get a library card. :lol: Oh and your eye advice doesn't sound silly. I finally got mine settled down enough to go back to sleep for awhile. Its feeling better but I bought some eye drops too.

Kathy, Good luck with your decision. I have also struggled with which plan I have done better on. I feel like Core would work best, if I would work the plan. But its that way with everything I guess. Glad you had a good experience at your meeting.


DH and I went downtown to the Farmer's Market today. Its a beautiful day and it was so fun! We didn't buy anything, but it was just so nice to be out and about. I also took a bunch of pictures of downtown buildings and scenary. It was a really fun evening. We are going out for Mexican tonight with some friends. I think that I will get fajitas and try to lay off the tortillas. Got to clean up the house, be back later!!