well, i weighed in today the same as 2/29. i'm very happy i haven't gained! i'm going to make a major effort to get my butt back in gear, especially for april and may. perhaps march will be a wash for me. next weekend (easter weekend) my parents will be up for a visit (from TN), and i'm sure there will be some overeating.

Sparkle: I take 1000 mg of metformin...took me a while to get the stomach upset under control. Hardly notice it anymore unless I take it and dont get to eat something soon afterwards.

Well folks I have been down in the dumps all week about our car situation. Motor needed replacing, no warranty, still making payments! Ouch...financial juggling we will repair it, but we will be paying this off for months to come.
Starting this Saturday, I will be super busy, singing for many church services. By Easter Monday I will be ready to just take the day off and do absolutely nothing to recouperate.

I am still struggling with my feet. Very frustrating...my hammer toe makes it hard for me to wear any shoes that push my foot forward too much. Well I also have a problem if I wear shoes that are too flat, I get a pain in the upper part of the foot. Just cant win at this...lol.

If been exercising minimally because of the foot. Way too much take out food still, so the scale is not budging but not going up either and I should be happy with that.

TGIF everybody,

Rosemary

Just thought Id say Hello..Food day was good. Overall day wasn't bad..Crazy busy from work. Whoo Hope everyone is having a great weekend!!

Hi everyone. No working today, everyone's playing video games and I'm waiting for the coffee pot to finish. Yesterday I took Kyle to the Easter egg hunt, then worked till 1:30, then went to a movie with Shelley (Spiderwick Chronicles - it wasn't fantastic, but I liked it) then we went to get my nails filled, then roamed the mall a tiny bit before getting KFC for dinner and watch a Sabres game. I was exhausted by bed time.

I'm pretty much not even doing SB anymore and eating like a . No weight gain - yet. But I feel like poop. Pretty much all I had yesterday was movie popcorn, diet soda and the KFC. No veggies, no fruits just totally greasy, heavy crap. It tastes good going down, but I always know I'm going to pay for it.

Derek had a phone interview with Rite Aid last week. At first they said, "We really need someone in Burlington, VT, Northern NH (which is so rural, they couldn't list a town) and Portland/Bangor Maine. Here's what I found in the choices: Burlinton: So expensive, that houses that are the same dollar amount as the one we live in here look like abandoned crack houses and houses that look like what we have here (100+ years old, 1500 sq ft with three bedrooms with a small fenced in yard) are more like $250k. So, on to Northern NH - if I moved my kids to a MORE rural area than we live in now, they'd kill me. On to Maine. Not bad, I must say. We looked into Augusta because Kyle knows the capitals to all the states and would love to live in one. Problem is that the drastic-ness of moving so far away (at least 8 hours) means that Derek would have to move there alone and I would hardly see him again until late in the summer when I can get out of my lease with the Barber Shop and packing, etc. If we picked Burlington, which is 4 hours away, Derek could at least come home on the weekends, but 8 hours away, by the time he gets home and rests from the drive, he'd have to go back. Not to mention the cost.

So, Derek mentioned to the guy that called him if there was any shot at something in New York state and he sent his resume to someone else that interviewed him over the phone and mentioned something that they may need someone in Utica, NY, which is between Syracuse, Albany and Binghamton. So, we're going with that and hoping that something comes up. He's hoping he'll get the job and they'll see they need someone up here as much as down there, but if we have to, moving to south of Syracuse is much better, for us, than Maine. I'm sure Maine is a great place, but the logistics of us making a move like that with kids going into high school and second grade is just too drastic for us. Keeping it close to home is much more acceptable.

Prayers, fingers and toes crossed that he gets this job...and the pay is decent and it all works out.

The barber shop is holding its own. I'm glad its mid-March and the summer people are starting to filter back into town. I can't believe I'm saying that, but only a business owner here can be happy to see the income of the summer people. I hope we don't have to move so I can keep it going. I'm starting to bond with my customers.

So, once Derek gets back to work and we can get into a more permanent schedule, I'm hoping to eat better. I'm so tempted by ease and cost at this point. It's so much easier to grab a donut than scramble some eggs. When I was home, I had the time. Now, its all about convenience.

Okay...gotta run. I'm going to see if I can keep it healthy today. Simply because if I eat like crap, I feel like crap. If I eat healthy, I feel healthy. I wish I could remember that when making my choices.

By the way...I know we have a FEW girls in Atlanta. Updates, please!! How are you guys?! I saw the radar last night on the Weather Channel for Atlanta and it looked like the end of the Earth!!

Well, I'm all dressed up with nowhere to go! My husband was supposed to be back by 9:40 so we could go to church and he just called to say he's just leaving his client's house. Mind you, the guy lives 35 minutes away. I'm not walking into church 45 minutes late. My husband has no sense of time. Normally it wouldn't be a big deal, but I told some of the women that go to my church that I'd be there today. Better luck next week!

I hope everyone is having a good weekend. I am very tired, but have been pushing myself to get the house in order. During the week it gets messy from watching Parker and now Grace (the girl from church). The only time I really have to go at it is on the weekends and I'd rather just rest-LOL. I also have been working evenings for 3 hours Mon-Thurs so I've had it by Friday. I think it's time to find a different job. A friend of mine at my evening job says I am still young enough to work for the state. I could put in 20 years and retire with a pension and full medical. That's very tempting since my husband is self employed and our major medical is a huge expense for us. Plus, come September both our daughters will be in college and the cost of that is also exorbitant. It's also the right time to take on a full time job for me since the girls will both be out of the house. I was a stay at home mom for 18 years before I started watching Parker and working in the evenings. I'm going to put some applications in and see what comes of it.

Solly-I hope you get some of that energy back. I think maybe you're burning the candle at both ends with all the wallpapering and prepping for painting. That type of work is exhausting when you don't do it all the time. Good for you for getting those walks in though!!

Sparkle-Enjoy that 75 degree weather, it makes life a lot easier. It's been nothing but gray and dreary here. Good for you riding that bike. I'm determined to get either a treadmill or bike so I have no excuse not to exercise.

Chrgrl-I know how you feel. I was doing the same thing on vacation. I would stay within my calories but not make the best selections. Try to only do that a couple times a week, that way you still get to have something sweet but at the same time feel like you're OP. You will still lose.

Dtrmnd-Your dinner sounds delicious. Did you make it in a crock pot? I think I may just steal that from you and try it this week. Enjoy your time with your niece. Happy belated birthday!

Gym-I hope you're starting to feel better. Don't get down on yourself about good days and bad days-that's life. There is no such thing as perfect. With all the exercising you do, a few m&m's aren't going to make you gain weight. When I really want something I have it. If I don't then I just keep obsessing about it and I end up doing more damage than if I just ate the one thing I really wanted. Congrats on the 2.5 pound weight loss!!

Rosie-Don't let that car get you down! Everything will work itself out-it always does. Now that hammer toe is another story. Can you have it fixed? I know they are very painful at times. I hope this week brings you lots of smiles. This is a wonderful time of year- Easter is right around the corner

Blessings,
Christine

Techwife-you slid under my radar! You sound as if you have your hands full at the moment. I hope your husband gets a job that works out logistically for your family. It's not easy to move when a child is in high school, you have my sympathy!! Hang in there and keep us posted. I'm sure once things have settled down a bit you will get back on track. I know when things are unsettled in my life, food is the first thing to fly out the window. Take care.

Hi all,

I am new...I haven't even got my SB book yet but based on my Googling, I think I can stick with SB. You guys seem so nice. I've read some of the posts. I am at my heaviest right now. I weight 260 approximately, maybe a bit less. I have never succeeded at a diet in my life. I'm just disgusted with myself. I feel terrible, I look terrible. Blah. I work FT and have a very overweight but in denial husband and an 8 year old son that falls into the obese category. We could all use an overhaul. I will dig into the book shortly. I look forward to getting to know you all better. Thanks for letting me post.

Stacy

Bob-Thanks for the update on Monet! I was hoping things were okay with her. These tornadoes are getting crazy to predict. Hope you enjoyed the movies.

Morning Folks,

Whew...I survived a busy weekend. But today is the only day I do not have to sing this week. Hubby is making corned beef and cabbage today. Happy St. Patties Day!!!!!!

Bob, before I was put on metformin, I was on prandin for diabetes which stimulates insulin and I was gaining weight on it. As soon as they switched me to metformin only, I dropped about 15 extra lbs that I had put on. So I guess the answer is yes, on metformin I do lose weight. <smile>.

Just one more crazy physical problem <sigh>. I dont know if stress can trigger premenopausal symptoms. For the past 4 days, I have been extremely jittery and profusely sweaty. I hate it. Started taking some black cohosh right away and it is suppose to help with the sweats. YUCK.


OK...time to get to work.

Rosemary

Hello everybody, how are y'all doing? I'll be going for my liver ultrasound in the morning. I'm sure they won't tell me anything though.

Went to my mom's Saturday and helped her in her yard. Got back late so I didn't ride the bike, but I hope the yard work was a good substitution. Did ride yesterday for 45 min, but not all at once.

It's a beautiful day here, prolly 80 or so degrees. Gotta get home and get that riding time in.

Anyone here watch The Sopranos on A & E tv last night? I don't have HBO so I never saw the show before A & E picked it up and started it. Now I'm hooked on it. I also watch The Shield, Rescue Me and I will admit to Monday Night Raw also.

Have a nice afternoon.

Evening everyone. Have my corned beef in the crockpot and will put my cabbage in really soon. My house smells so good. We're going to get a little blue heeler puppy in a month or so when its ready. It will be an outside dog and a friend for our other blue heeler thats outside and lonely. Not much else going on here. Had a nice weekend. We went to Lowe's and got a new screen door, its just a cheapie till we can afford a good one. But I wanted one so bad. Can't wait till Steve puts it up.

Bob- I'm so glad to hear Monet is fine. Thanks so much for letting us know. I'm not worried about the book I'll love it when I get it. Hope Kate's doctor visit went okay.

Sparkle- Good luck with your scan tomorrow. I'll be thinking of you and praying for good results.

Rosemary- Hope everything gets lined out with you.. Feel better!!!

Stacy- Its good to have you with us. Tell us more about you....

Chris- Good luck making up your mind about the job. The medical would be great...

Tech- good to see you posting. I've missed you. I hope so much your DH gets a good job near by.

Gym- Hello there......

Better run....

Hello Everyone,

Doesn't it just figure I finally star loosing and then I cheat. I wasn't guilt ridden though. I highly enjoyed my corned beef and cabbage wirh carrots and A few potato pieces. The killer was the Irish Soda Bread with the real butter. YUM. Although I wasn't a fully planned cheat, Sun night we decided we were going to have it for Monday. I also did have 4-5 thin mint girl scout cookies. I have wanted them for some time now..So I ate them, had tea brushed and went to bed. I feel fine today so hopefully I can just jump right back in. I kept the rest of my day very light, and almost carb free to help. I also went to the gym for 90 min and I plan to go for at least an hour today. Phew!

I only have to work a half day today so that's great..Im happy. I just hope I don't get bored and find something bad to eat. That's what happened last week.

BOB-That sucks about the Dr. What a pain in the butt when something like that happens. Enjoy your movies this weekend.

Toni-How are ya!!! Hope you enjoyed your corned beef..I Know I did!!

Sparkle-Good luck on the ultrasound.

Rosi-Hope you also enjoyed your corned beef..How are you hands from all the salt? Mine arn't too bad I drank a ton before I went to bed in hopes.

Monet-We are all still thinking about you!! Glad you missed the tornado..

Stacy-Welcome. I agree for the most part the concept is simple..It sometimes just gets tricky when your mind o body wants what it can't have. HA. Good luck with your start and check back often!!

Chris-Ahh I ahte to be dressed with no place to go..Maybe thats why I live in gym clothes..HAHA. Thanks..I know Just trudging along eventually something will give!!

Solly-Thanks--I hope you start to feel better as well. Being even slightly sick isn't fun..Blahhh

Tech, Mercee, chr, Determd, and anyone else I forgot-I hope you all have a great day..