I'm awake now! Actually, I skipped the Pilates class and slept so that I could work this afternoon. I'll just have to get some exercise points with WATP or the WW aerobics DVD tonight.

I had eaten about 1/2 of my day's ration by 9 AM so it was good to sleep a while. I still haven't mastered eating while sleeping! I have managed to eat fruit and veggies most of today and will have a small and lean ham steak for dinner. I should be OK with the food by the end of the day.

My WI is tomorrow evening. I really, really hope I can report a few pounds gone.

Oh, I went with my ex-husband's niece to a thrift store to buy her 5- year- old some school clothes. Got those for her and also got two pairs of crop pants that had better fit me for the cruise...paid only $9. each for high- end, never- worn clothes. The "rag trade" is a really murky place but I did get a real bargain.

rhonda, sounds like you got some good bargains. i'm having a hard day eatingwise today, too. i'm going to w a in a sec mainly to get away from the kitchen. so far i'm all right. i just don't want to use wpa's today. my wi is fri am.

i'm sending you :;) :;) :;) for yours tomorrow. hang in there. just think how cute those crop pants will look on you.

Evening, all. I just got home from work and am pretty tired after the 14 hour day. I wish I had an easier life, but I don't. So there. I have to deal with it.

I got home and there were dishes all over the place, and Judd was sitting in the chair watching TV. I told him anytime he felt like helping out, to feel free. He said no thanks. Sigh ... and so I did the dishes (actually it's two loads, so the first is washing now).

My sore throat has gone from being on only one side to being all over the whole area. I'm a little hoarse and it hurts to talk, so goody for them. They won't have to hear me gripe about nobody helping me here.

And that's all I have to say about THAT.

Kathy - can you take something for your throat and maybe get to bed early? Trust me the dishes/laundry/mess will still be there tomorrow (I have vast experience with this phenomenon). I have these anti-bacterial lozenges (ovc from drugstore - Dequadin) and I find if I pop them at the first sign of pain they do help (of course if it's a virus and not bacterial it doesn't work but I do always try!).

Perhaps 'telling' Judd to help out instead of 'asking' him would be more appropriate? Sorry you had such a long day!

Rhonda - good luck with your WI tomorrow - hope you can share some fabulous news with us. And congrats on finding those bargain capris!

Sandra - no I did not go to the gym - altho I should have - stayed at work til 6 pm to finish up some stuff I obviously could not attend to today - and too ate so I went home and ate too much (as usual).

And I just realized our first week of challenge is over? Must go check out the results - hope everyone is hanging in there.

I really need to get back to the gym esp given all of my recent stresses - I know it would be good for me.

And kids now whining for money! Such spoiled ones I have. Big ds wants clothes shopping $$ to go to watertown/syracus with his dad and sister. I already have about $150 US for her and nothing for him alas - still trying to get together around $400 for his books which he will need next week - he just doesn't get it when I say I have no money right now (payday next wed) - like I'm supposed to have a printing press in the basement and just go print up some money whenever they need it?

And dd now 'building' her new dresser in den - what a feat that was. First a lot of whining, complaining, inability to handle a screwdriver - her room is a disaster as her old drawers have literally collapsed - bought 2 new dressers from Ikea which need to be constructed. And she's on the computer and phone chatting it up w/her friends. I DON'T THINK SO!

Got her off and to work - after 30 mins of 'I can't do this" and "I don't know how to hold a hammer" - but once she realized we were serious she did put a little more effort and elbow grease into it and is finally almost finished first dresser - like pulling teeth for goodness sake - and this is for HER OWN ROOM!

Almost time for bed right?

Frouf

Gals I'm pooped. Just checking in to say hi and let you know I'm still out here.

Kathy, I'm so sorry that you aren't feeling well. I wish I could give Judd a swift kick in the butt for you.
I'm on vistaprint now, thanks for the reminder about it.

Good night friends!

i'm just checking in tonight, too. i had a great time at w a. when i got home, i had a high point dinner, but i don't think that's bad cuz of all the exercise. i may do a little extra exercise tomorrow. we'll see.

Good Morning Chicks! I had an icky night of sleep here. Humidity is not my friend. Normally the air conditioning is on when it's humid here. It's not been going over 72 degrees here for the last two days. The humidity last night was 81%. Not quite Florida, but still too much for my allergies. Oh well. I'll also be closing my pool soon since the 15 day forecast doesn't predict anything over 78 degrees. It was certainly a short season this year. I had hoped for more pool exercise. Now it's just me and my treadmill!

On a happier note, my scale is moving downward. I don't wish to reveal the details, since we know A LOT can change between now and next Sunday or Tuesday when I weigh in. I'm almost reluctant to eat that darned kosher today. I'm sure I'll get over my reluctance in about 4 hours.

It seems like the board was quiet last night. I was watching the White Sox come back for an exciting win over Tampa Bay. I'll be hoping to see a sweep today!

Frouf, we could SO hang out together and have fun! If I can't find sauerkraut then mustard and onions are my backup toppings for my kosher. You definitely need to get to the gym. Not only will it help with weight loss but it will help with stress reduction. I've learned that if you don't MAKE time for yourself it will not happen! Schedule yourself at the gym and let everything else happen or not around you. I hope your database is up and running well this morning.

Rhonda, you sound like you had a great eating day yesterday! Good luck at your weigh in tonight. I read your profile and it makes me smile that we have such a diverse group of women here all struggling toward the same goal. I love it because there is just support; no sniping or nastiness. You are going to love it here!

Kathy, my ear/throat feel about the same. I'm sorry yours is worse and may even require a trip to the Doctor. I hope you are feeling better this morning. Stop doing everything at home. They'll get the picture.

Sandra, I know you'll recover from your big meal last night. I'm sure your metabolism was revved. Now the only question is wether you stayed up long enough to digest! :D

Ok, I'm off to have breakfast and shower for my game. I'm sure I won't be back until very very late tonight. Jim and I are going out for dinner tonight when we get home. I'll be having something very healthy.

Have a great on program day!

Hey Stacey....I forgot to say thank you for beating Detroit. You came SO close to winning both games. Let's win that one today, ok?

Good morning all:

There's a new study indicating that people who drink fruit or vegetable juice everyday have much lower incidence of Alzheimer's. I realize that juice is not core, but it's just one more reason to eat those fruits and veggies...the secret is in the skin it seems. I suppose everyone knows that blueberries (a cup a day, I've read) are also supposed to be protective.

Rose...I live near Coxwell and Danforth...are we in the same area?

Morning chicks,,,Im quickly posting this and then heading out the door..off to visit my dds. I was out of town on monday and tuesday for work and now we are gone till wednesday. Be good while Im gone and behave!! haha
ttyl

good morning, chickies. i just finished putting the enchiladas together and they are baking. i did not make them ww friendly; however, i am also baking me a lean cuisine enchilada dinner. yesterday i wayyyy overdid my wap's. i used 12. that wouldn't be so bad except i wi tomorrow am. i'm afraid i may have a gain. we'll find out tomorrow. i guess i needed a splurge. this may be "write off" week, but next week will be better. i'm already more focused.

vickie, congratulations, girl!! are you thinking of changing your wi to tuesday instead of sunday? come to think of it, i thought your wi was on monday. guess i'm confused. i strongly suggest you eat the kosher. just keep in control. you're a strong chickie. you can do it. enjoy yourself. (just realized you're already at the game.)

vickie and kathy, i'm sorry you girls aren't feeling well.

rhonda, thank you for the heads up on fruits/veggies. i need all the help i can get to keep this brain working. rose may already be gone to the lake. she'll be back monday or tuesday.

patti, have a fun, safe trip. we'll see you when you're back.

Hi chickies,

Back at work in my dimmed office (no lights on again today) as I had a headache this morning which, after 2 advil, is finally showing signs of dissipating.

Okay everyone - Patti's gone now - we can jump on the beds, and even have a food fight (all core of course teehee) - she'll never know we were misbehaving!!! ha ha ha

Sandra - the enchiladas smell marvelous - hope they were yummy....and I don't think that one wpa blip will greatly affect your WI - good luck.

Vickie - ya I know - thanks' for the 'reminder' - I need to get myself to the gym but everyday I find another excuse - what's up with that? I have turned into a lazy froufie (at least I am taking the stairs at work?).

Kathy - how are you feeling today? Hope you got some good rest and get fight off whatever 'nasties' you have!

I still have this pressure on neck/head which is not nice - wish I could go home and go to bed. Ya - what a joke that is!

My database is 'hibernating' now as they try to fix it - I shall have to go into 'pit bull' mode and get them cracking! My manager will freak when she gets in on Tuesday - I am SO HAPPY that I am going on vacation soon - boy do I need it.

And Big ds still hounding me for money - you would think a 20 yr old would be somewhat sympathetic and understanding instead of wondering why his sister just got new furniture, and dance lessons, and spending $$ for her trip - what a big baby - he makes me so angry (now telling me maybe his dad will advance me the $$ - ya like I want a loan from my ex!).

DH also panicking as I fret about our finances - yes dear maybe time to check out the want ads? He knows he has a few more months to work on his 'project' then he better start bringing home some additional $$$. I am so mean right?

Thank goodness for long weekend coming up - I can get final items (still NO BLACK BRA!) and start organizing and packing my stuff! I think we are getting leftover bad weather from Hurricane Ernesto as they are now predicting rain for sat and sunday - but monday supposed to be nice!

....as donna summers says "I shall survive!".........

Frouf

frouf, check out the bra sale at just my size. here's the website:http://www.jms.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce...&wtqty=68&mn=D

Hey, tootsies! I'm home now but have to leave because just before Judd left to go riding his bike, he said we're out of dog food. So ... I'm off to the store.

It was a rough day.