Angela, aren't we ALL just broken little records?! I can't think of a bunch of better women to climb back on the wagon with. It is SO good that being 132.2 makes you say EEK!!! I'm sure you remember a day where you might have not been upset or surprised until you had 20 pounds to lose. So what I'm trying to say is congratulations. It seems like maintenance is working for you!

Kathy, I don't think you are being critical and I APPRECIATE the suggestions. What you hear in my "voice" is frustration and fear. I'm also still very hormonal. I never got my TOM in May and I suspect the beginning of the end is starting. It's doing ALL kinds of weird things to my body and I'm not sure that I'm coping well. I'm trying to do this naturally. Sigh! I do believe everything is relative and I do know how hard you are struggling with the last of your weight. I do feel embarassed sometimes though. I've 120 pounds to lose and many people expect that someone with that much to lose should be losing regularly. I'm trying to shake up as many things as I can. I'm even trying to vary my foods to see if that will help.

Speaking of food, darnit, I'm past hungry which isn't good. I'm gonna go cook my omelet now and try to figure up my points for the day BEFORE I eat them like you are supposed to!

Wow, I feel the frustration! Hang in, it will happen.

During massage we started talking about food, and low and behold, this sweet young thing eats mainly core, but for here its just plain healthy living. We have something good here, and it will work. :)

New cleaning lady should be arriving soon. My previous lady brough her own supplies, so I hope I have everything. Since I'm a bit of a junky on new products, I should be okay. I'll report back when house is clean.:dizzy:

Sorry to vent but I feel like I'm about to crack today. I feel like if anyone says anything cross to me I will just blow up. A client just tried to push my buttons too and I snapped at her. I'm so sick of this job, I just want to cry. I don't know why I'm here and why I can't get out. I need good thoughts and prayers ladies. I don't know if I'm going to get through the day without a major meltdown!!
Sorry, needed to get that off of my chest.

Oh, Melissa, I sure wish there was something I could do to help you. You really sound like you are the end of your rope. Have you thought about making working the the Federal Government? Sorry if I asked you this before. They pay great money and have wonderful benefits. They advertise all their jobs on USAJOBS.com. There are 45 jobs in KY right now but I don't know what's close to you. http://tinyurl.com/rv6wu. The Government would be delighted to get an energetic, reliable young person like you to work for them. I'm sure you'd be a viable candidate, especially with your education.

I see there are two Health Assistants at the VA in Lexington. I'm sure you could qualify for the GS-6. I'm not sure how much graduate level work you have done. Between your current experience and your education, you might also qualify for the GS-9. There's great health, life, LTC, and vacation benefits.

Oh...and besides all my above attempts to help...I'll be praying too.

Saundra, lucky girl! I wish I could have a housecleaner again.

Melissa ... :hug: I'm so sorry you're having a hard time.

vickie, i'm sorry you had the bad dream. we don't watch "deep" movies before bedtime either. jim was smart to suggest ya'll watch something light. i got on the scales at the doctor's yesterday and was up several pounds. i'm not going to change my tracker till i go to ww next week. those dr scales always show me heavier. always have. however--i do know i've gained quite a bit the past week. i had one of those spells where i was eating like i wanted to gain. oh, well, we are op and doing great. the weightloss will happen.

melissa, i am starting to get a few blossoms on the south side of the house. these roses get sun all day so they are always a little ahead of the others. the liquid fence is in place. that should slow the nibbling. i know i wouldn't want to put anything in my mouth that had it on it. :lol: i am very impressed with your dedication. yes, you are serious. i love it!! you are motivating me, girl. i forgot to ride my bike till after 9 pm yesterday. i'm going to do it earlier today. i was afraid i wouldn't be able to sleep with my metabolism whizzing along but i was. :lol:

vickie, i'm wanting to get some weight off before i go back to ww friday next week. (senior olympics are this fri so i have "a reprieve from the governor"!)

rose, how's your week going? i wish we could get together for some walking and laughing. are you doing well opwise? did you decide to count pts and do core at the same time. (i'm thinking some call that floreing.)

saundra, what are gazinias? are they some kind of gardenia? i'd love to have some annuals that smell like gardenias. i read the da vinci code and thought it moved like a chase. i can see how the movie would. my gf down in tx saw the movie and loved it. she wants to see it again to help with the puzzles. she hasn't read the book. i guess i should go see it tomorrow if curtis is out of town.

WE'LL BE LOSING WEIGHT AND SMILING DOING CORE..
WE'LL BE LOSING WEIGHT AND SMILING DOING CORE.......
WE'LL BE LOSING WEIGHT AND SMILING
WE'LL BE LOSING WEIGHT AND SMILING
WE'LL BE LOSING WEIGHT AND SMILING DOING CORE......

WE'LL BE EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES WHILE WE LOSE..
WE'LL BE EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES WHILE WE LOSE.........
WE'LL BE EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES
WE'LL BE EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES
WE'LL BE EATING FRUIT AND VEGGIES WHILE WE LOSE...

WE'LL BE GETTING HELP AND PRAISE HERE EVERY DAY....
WE'LL BE GETTING HELP AND PRAISE HERE EVERY DAY.........
WE'LL BE GETTING HELP AND PRAISE HERE
WE'LL BE GETTING HELP AND PRAISE HERE
WE'LL BE GETTING HELP AND PRAISE HERE EVERY DAY......

(do i need a life or what?)

vickie's post about our being on a wagon together made me think of this song. i can see us all laughing, singing and chugging along on that wagon.

melissa, i am tempted to touch your shoulder and say, "boo!!" but i won't. i hope you're feeling better now and are more settled. just smile at those people all the way to the bank. i was once told that by someone special. don't let anyone get under your skin.

kathy, i missed the post about your doctor's visit. i want to tell you how very very happy i am that you are back into normal shoes. i am so glad you're doing well.

Hey Sandra - what a composer! I love our new theme song (as I hum along!) - very cute!

Vickie - I know hormones can wreak havoc with weight loss - which only makes it more frustrating - definitely keep changing things around - you never know what will get the ball rolling (downward) again!

Melissa - hugs to you:hug: I am so sorry you are feeling so dejected about your job - definitely time to find something more appropriate? We can't have a mopey melissa around here!

Kathy - your chinese food sounds very very good. Our lunch out was fun - I had the chicken and vegetables in the spicy garlic sauce (made milder for the sensitive frouf palate) on rice - it did come with a spring roll which was very yummy. Did drink lots of water too!

Saundra - what are gazinias? Too bad about the bugs attacking you on your walk - the pool idea sounds great! We will tend to hang out at my sil's in greely on hot weekend days as she has a lovely inground pool. I find it very relaxing there - pool is small but well heated and landscaping is lovely and calming (think inukshuk, rocks, shrubbery, waterfalls). We do usually end up bringing our own food tho and bbqing there so they don't end up feeding us all the time!:o

In fact dh just bought little ds an early bday present (july 25) - this ride on water jetski looking thing that is on sale at toys are us ($39 instead of $69!) - up to 80 lbs so should last a couple of years? (he is around 55-60 lbs now). He is very excited to try it out at auntie helen's pool - maybe this weekend?

And the big surprise of the day was bumping into dh as I came back to my office from getting some coffee downstairs - he had dropped off a dozen red roses for me! I am surrounded by the lovely scent and they look very good on my desk!

Now here is a pic of big ds from his recent trip to Toronto! Such a happy camper (turning 20 on Sunday!!!): http://community.webshots.com/slides...584&key=hyiPvo

He says he wants driving lessons for his bday present (yes the only male above 16 who still does not have a license)! So I have a place in mind I will call - claims he will be buying his own car soon - but that's a whole other story!:dizzy: (and insurance will be WAY cheaper if he has taken driver's ed).

Still have to finish up a couple of things before I head home - but had to take dd to dance rehearsal for 6 pm - so not much time for me! UGH!

Frouf

Frouf, you've got a good looking kid, congrats again.

Sandra, got the lyrics memorized, you're the leader.

Vickie, you're on your way, you can, you can.

Melissa, time to get out of there. You were on such a positive note, read those government posts.

Kathy, I can still smell your barbeque. I bet you had fun.

Cleaning lady is still here. (came at 2:00) My previous cleaners brought their own tools, so I discovered that my Hoover is busted. Ran out and bought a Bissell upright. It wasn't very expensive, but works well and had really good reviews on line. In the past, I've spent so much, and they still break down. Any how, cleaning lady will come back next week and then every other week after that. I'll have to start accepting the WW shifts to pay for this.:D

Dinner time, so I'll go see what's avaiable, I'm hungry!

frouf, big ds is a doll. he's a very good-looking young man. thank you for sharing the photo.

saundra, wish i had a housekeeper. i'm pouting here right now. you're a lucky woman. how about those gazenias? i saw some on the net (i think?). are they kind of like daisies? do they smell like gardenias?

Sandra, I haven't really smelled them. They ARE like daisies. They wilt and die, and I cut them back and then they'll come back. I'm just so happy to see them in full bloom when the sun is shinging. I got two varieties, one bright yellow and one yellow and orange. Also, my day lillies are showing signs of flowers. Isn't life good?

So remember my friend I was telling you about? The one who might starting doing Core? She decided to go ahead and do it and (I think) started yesterday. She said she's going to read and might try and get up her nerve to register and post but meanwhile, say hello to Melanie!

:wave: Hey, Melanie!!!

Frouf, Joel is such a cutie! I know you're very proud of him and I'd be saying WOOHOO if he wants to drive and/or buy a car. Think of how much easier YOUR life will be when you can quit the roadie crew!!!

I have to go make some dinner now but will be back in a little while.