Hi chickies.

I am fianlly among the awake and living, except the circadian clock in my head thinks it's time to be up. Worked way too many extra shifts at weird hours. After this week, my life will be "normal" again.

Been discouraged about the weight thing. Don't seem to be budging the numbers at all. 1 pound all month long. Maybe this is where I'm supposed to "live". I'm certainly happy with that. I feel great about the weight loss and the way I feel. I little bummed about not getting to the "number" though.

Every day continues to be full of temptation and choices. I kinda thought that by now that would have ended. What a journey this has been. Certainly would have been more difficult if this this board wouldn't have been available. You are all great cheerleaders (check out them pompoms! ) And you have had great shoulders to lean on and been full of good advise! Some of you have just been full of it!

Thanks for everything, you are all my heroes!

Hey! Look at you! Only 4.5 pounds from goal! Congratulations! and Maybe you ARE at goal?

Up entirely too darn early today because Hershey is in anti-terrorist mode! Since we got the lovely new kitchen windows, I've been leaving them open at night and she hears every sound! It's so nice to know she is keeping us safe! She's also lonesome for her Lucy who may be home today. However the results of yesterdays bloodwork may mean that Hersh is off to be bred so we'll not be a two dog night for a little while longer!

I stuck to my food plan yesterday, my house is clean and tidy from Gail's visit, I had a nice nap yesterday, dinner was great and I slept without my wrist splint last night! I should be writing a gratitude journal lately as some days are pretty difficult.

I do the Library programme this morning and am finally off to the doc with my knee after lunch. I NAIRed my legs (yes both) for this visit. How pathetic is that! It's even more pathetic that I had to mention it!

What's the excitement in your life today?

Good morning, Chicklets~~

Was actually up before the alarm went off this morning. Yesterday pm, I got out of my car here at the house and was greeted by dh who told me he'd finally figured out what caused the water leak in the AC. The drainage pipe that runs from the condenser to the outside was clogged. I sort of suspected that all along, but you know how men are...can't step on those fragile egos. So, slept nice and cool last night... a little TOO cool for me. Woke up with an aching back.

RNMOM, being a lifelong dieter, I've read just about everything published on weight loss. Sounds like you've reached a new "set point"...where your body decides that it's comfy, even if it's a higher weight than you want. You need to figure out some way to jolt your metabolism back into high gear. Maybe a few days of intensive aerobic exercise combined with going back on Phase I? Or you could just be patient and in a few months after your body's become accustomed to the current weight and your way of eating, you could jump back on Phase I for 2 weeks and I'm betting you'll lose those 4.5 pounds.

At any rate, I bow at the feet of your success! You've done awesome, girl!!

Ruth, glad you're enjoying your new windows. I'm jealous. We're in dire need of new screens if nothing else. Also glad to hear your wrist is doing better. Now, if we can get some good news on the knee!

Oh! Just looked at the time...need to scram and get in the shower!

You all have a great day on the Beach!

Mamacita

Hi Everyone,

not sure If I am awake today. We started getting phone calls at 4:00 pm last night. The phone rang and I owuld pick it up and ther would be nobody there. This happen for an half hour or so. I even let it go to the answering machine. They would just call back. Just say I am tired.

My weihgt was 217 now it has jumped to 220. Not sure what is going on. I am eating on program (except for 5 gum drops) and exerzising. Time will tell.

Hope everyone has a pleasant day.

cac

Hey, darlings.

RNMom, you've done SO well, sweetie! Yes, perhaps you have indeed "arrived".
Ummm... I don't see your name on the exercise thread, hon. Ever thought of joining? Might just tip you over the edge.

Oh, Ruth! Lucy and Hershey might miss each other! I'd better go and take my meds, because that just makes me want to burst into tears.
I'm glad your wrist is getting better!

Mamacita, I hope your backache doesn't last long.
We've been having lovely cool weather for the past few days.

Cac, those phone calls are so nasty.
Are you drinking enough water? Getting any exercise in?

I'm having lunch with Mom and Dad today. They're moving into the city next week, and I can't wait to be able to just walk down the street and have a coffee with Dad.
He's having more bad days, but the doctors just keep upping the pain killers.
DH is on holidays for several weeks, and we're having a very relaxing time.
We went to the cottage on the weekend. We've decided to let my sister and her DP have the original cottage that Dad built, and DH and I are going to take the log cabin (that's currently sitting in my parent's barn) up to the lake, and turn it into a cottage for ourselves.
Anyone know anything about chinking? I'm about to get a taste of what it's like to be Suzanne Moodie. (definitely better get my meds...)

CAC...about those phone calls...it might be a little inconvenient for you, but the next one you get, pick the phone up, answer and if they don't say anything, just lay the phone down without hanging up. It will tie up their line and they won't be able to make any more calls til YOU hang up! I've taught more than one mischief maker a lesson that way.

Mamacita

Chinking causes water retention, ellis, so be careful. You really will be turning into Suzannah or her sister! I didn't realize you had pioneer blood.

Bummer on the stupid phone calls, cac. Do you have call return in your area? That would track down the culprit.

Gotta run and get into something decent for the Library program this morning. i'll catch up later.

Morning chickies! Dreary and gloomy here in Cleveland but I'm feeling pretty good. Two good Phase 1 days. Worked out with weights and did some treadmill yesterday. Maybe pilates today? Hubby is starting to feel better.

Ellis - Meds are the best! Must take them

Ruth - I'd miss my poochie, don't know how you can part with them.

RNMom - Way to go on your loss! You'll figure out what's best for you, take your time.

Mama - I'm sorry to hear about your back, but at least the AC is back!

CAC - I'd turn the ringer off.

To all - Have a great OP day! And thanks for being here!

morning chickies!!!
how is everyone today? not much going on here just the same old junk. i've been trying to follow along with you all but haven't had much me time lately. i haven't really been op but i am working on not binging and that is a positive step for me. i am making the final prep for our little trip this coming weekend to the nascar race in the poconos and i am really excited about that. even more exciting little chick and her dh are supposed to be there also and hopefully we will be able to meet up somehow, what do you think the odds are of us actually being able to get together with 200,000 people in the crowd?? where there is a will there is a way i guess.

not much time to address everyone (sorry) but i got to say WOOOOHOOOO to rnmom and smilintwins on your great accomplishments!!! also to barb great numbers at the doctor way to go!!! ruth keep getting better!! ellis a log cabin??? and you tease ME about camping??? sounds like a great adventure, nice of you to give the cottage to ds and her dp. hello to all the rest of you lovely chickadees have a great day!!!!

Yes. Weezle knows all about THAT!

Hi Palm Tree and Jodi!
Palm, congratulations on the exercise, girl!!
Jodi, wear a very large hat.

Good Morning, all! It's actually raining here today, but for some reason, I find that comforting and lovely. I suppose it's nice to know that things are not glorious outside while you are stuck at work.

RNMom, CONGRATULATIONS!!! from one who is "full of it"! Seriously, I think your success is truly admirable and wonderful! I get your feelings about the numbers, but it looks like several of the ladies here have had good ideas on how to jumpstart the loss of those final pounds. In the meantime, enjoy your new skinny self!

Ruth, you are putting us all to shame with your OP eating and napping and running around! Wow! Glad Lucy is on her way home...will Hershey's conception time mean that she'll deliver a week or two later than Lucy? Glad the wrist is better. Hope the doc has great help for your knee, that is if he can drag his mind away from your silky smooth legs! Are you wearing short-shorts?

Mama, so glad your A/C is working! Know what you mean about it being too cool, though.

cac, ack about those phone calls! Darn buggers! You'd think people would have something else to do with their time! Were the gumdrops sugar? Might have set you off. If you stay OP for the next day or so, bet those pounds will melt back off.

Ellis, you pioneer ! Wow! I can't imagine chinking something...but I bet it'll be an adventure. I figure you're just taking the log cabin in hopes that you can put it somewhere remote enough to keep even the missionaries away! So glad your parents will be close by your house soon. My continued prayers for your dad, hon.

Palm Tree, you're exercising and doing Phase 1? You are my hero! That is awesome! So glad your DH is feeling better.

Jodi, congrats on not bingeing...that IS a positive step! I hope you and LC can meet up. When you see her, tell her that she *is* a BBQ skewer! It'll be fun to meet in person!

Me:
Well, tomorrow is a the last summer registration at school. The last third of our incoming freshman class comes on campus with their parents for a two day frenzy of meetings, tours, and lots and lots of food! I did great last time and am looking forward to doing the same this time. But keep your fingers for me, if you would. I can use the extra help to avoid the trays groaning with petit fours, liqueur-filled chocolates, and other tiny desserts! I'll probably be incognito for the two days. I'm sure Ellis and Ruth will be fine without me, but just in case Ellis is wrist deep in chinking and Ruth is high on painkillers, play nice. :

I'm on the fourth day of my one day with 2 starches, next day with 1, etc. plan, and am about four to five pounds down, which is great. Maybe this is working?

We made stuffed peppers last night and they were delicious! Tonight is this pizza crust made of summer squash (I posted it in the forums) with low fat pepperoni, mozzarella, Hunt's sauce, and mushrooms and onions. Should be interesting!

Have a great day! :

Morning everyone! I am not looking forward to going to work again today. I have SO much to do, since my assistant didn't do crap on Saturday, his last day. I was so busy that I stayed late last night and didn't even get the store CLEANED, let alone anything else done, because I had to run to Job #2. Ate dinner at 9:30 last night. Whatever I ate didn't like my stomach because Lucy Stools and Di A. Rrhea came to visit this morning. Thought for SURE it would change my weight......not one pound. I really need to get back to exercising, but my body is just so tired by the time I get home....I don't want to do anything but eat dinner and go to sleep.

Had freaky dreams about tornados last night. Tornados are my biggest fear. Second comes claustrophobia, with arachniphobia a close third. Always good during tornado season.....when the sirens go off, go down to mom and dad's stuffy basement where all the spiders reside. Instant panic attack.

Anyway, I'd better pack a lunch and get into the shower. You all have a fabulous day!

Poor Weezle. She's never going to live this down!

I don't even know what chinking is? At first glance, reminds me of what Archie Bunker would call someone of Asian descent..... are we talking about bleeding to death?