Today is mine and hubby's weigh in day and I am down 2 pounds this week. I was suprised because I had eaten a little more this week but I guess I needed it.

Even though we are not suppose to eat corn I have some on the grill and I can harly wait to give it a try. I rubbed them with some chiptole olive oil that I made and frijita seasoning....yum yum. At least I hope so..LOL

Gym...awesome on the good health report. Zachary is suffering from his asthma. He hasn't had a major problem since he was a baby. He is on round two of steroids this month. As much as I wish he didn't have to take them they make a HUGE difference in his ability to breath. It seems like everyone is having more trouble this year with allergies and the problems that come from them.

Peggy...((hugzz)) Thank you so much for you kind note. It is so encouraging coming to the board and reading how everyone is doing. My grandbaby will come out with some doosies also.

RiceKrispy...The SF ice cream is so good and it is easy to eat too much. My hubby has portion control issues with it... The other night I opened the buttered pecan. Just thinking about it makes me want some.

155 awesome on life returning to normal. I hope you get a chance to enjoy your new time off.

Heart...praying this next doctors report is good news.

Ellen...Bob...Toni..Solly...Chris...Tech...((Every body)) Wishing all of ya'll a SUPER weekend.

God bless,
Crystle

Good morning, everybdy!

Sorry its been so long since I posted. Like everyone else I have been extremely busy and my life has had some serious drama, too!

There is good news------ we got our garden planted tow weekends ago and now the plants are coming up! I am excited about fresh veggies this season!

I am on my 6th day of quitting smoking. Just having to fight the urges to eat any and everything in sight------

I hope to get moving this week and look for any suggestions and support. I think I will begin with early morning walking the puppies.... Anyone suggest any good videos for cardio and for begining excercisers?

I have missed seeing everyone and I have missed the support..........it is pretty sad when life gets so complicated on can't find time to send a post to their support system! Thanks ALL for being here for me!

Have a wonderful Sunday!

Michele

Oh my gosh my eating has been just been horrible. I went to bed feeling so icky last night because I'd had my worst eating day ever. I just can't go on eating bad. So today I'm back to eating right. I've missed you all. And the support of this board.

Hiya..Just a quick check in. eating was rough fri night--I did good yesterday aside from fixing my problems of a bad day with cookies...today was fine except I had one sugar cookie at a party. they just looked so yummy. But that was it and I did 3 hours at the gym yesterday and had 2 bday parties today. so overall getting myself back on track. Im not really too hungry today so always a plus. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

I started Remember Me By Sophie Kineslla on Fri afternoon and I almost fiinshed it. its laugh out loud giggly. I recoment it highly. Bob can do movie revies and I'll do book ones. I can't sit tstill to watch movies but I do great readin!!

Oh my gosh, I feel so out of the loop! I've just caught up on everyones' posts and feel like I need to get back into the swing of things.
I had my colonoscopy on Thursday and besides the prep , it was a piece of cake. I had 1 polyp removed. The doctor said it looked fine, so I'm sure the pathology results will be negative. Anyone who is tentative to have this procedure shouldn't be afraid one bit. It doesn't hurt at all. The worst part is the cleansing process 2 days prior. I don't have to go back again for 5 years.
I just had 2 days in a row eating sugar. I don't know what it is with me, but for some reason when I don't eat legal foods, I do it for 2 days in a row. I ate a whole Pepperidge Farm coconut layer cake in 48 hours!! That's my sugar addiction rearing its ugly head. I have no problem stopping after the second day and going back OP, but it's just weird that I always do it. It didn't affect my weight, still at 169, but it bothers me that I don't have control over it.
I'm still looking for a job. I've sent out more applications than I can count, but haven't heard back yet except for one, and they didn't offer benefits. It will happen when it's meant to be.
I hope everyone has a good week!
Blessings-Chris



Toni-I feel your pain. Hang in there- you WILL get back OP.

Ellen-Enjoy your time alone. There's nothing better than lazy days. I will be saying a little prayer for the new mommy. That's very painful. Enjoy your time with the baby.

Dtrmnd-Congrats on quitting smoking. You can do it. Just think of how much healthier you're going to be. It's better to eat something than cave into the cigarettes. I'm not a big exerciser, but I have done Leslie Sansone's Walk Away The Pounds. It's aimed for people who are just starting an exercise program.

Rice-Congratulations on your 3 pound loss!! How was "27 Dresses?"

Bob-Hope you enjoyed the Derby. I read that the horse that finished second had to be put down right after the race. That was so sad to see. Have a good day back to work on Monday.

Dreams- Sugar Busters is the best for those of us who have sugar issues. Most of the time I have it under control now. But there is always the occasional slip up. Just remember to get right back OP and you will be wearing shorts on your honeymoon.

Country-Congrats on the 2 pound loss. I find that even if I eat corn or bananas within moderation I don't gain weight. It's all about portion control. I guess for those who are diabetic, it's a different story though.

Heartmom-I will be saying lots of prayers for Boogie. I'm sure all will turn out well. It sounds as if he is seeing very good doctors who know their stuff. And I'm sure you're not biased, why wouldn't he be handsome, his mom is very pretty!

Peggy- on the weight loss! I'm happy to hear you've cleaned out part of the barn. I love finding things I forgot I had. It's like Christmas when that happens.

Gym-Sounds like you've had a trying couple of weeks. I hope you have a better week coming up. I find I'm much better when I have everything I need in the house too. I'm glad your test results were better than expected! You'll be back to the busy you in no time.

155-You deserve a good long break! Three weeks straight is tough. Weekends make all the difference, don't they? Hawaii in December....oh what a lucky lady!

To anyone I may have missed-

Evening Ladies,

Great weekend. Got lots of things done that had been hanging over my head. I do a lot of volunteer work besides my 2 jobs, so I was getting a little behind on stuff at home. Since I live alone with my 3 dogs it's easy to just let things go until you wake up one morning and go "Holy @#*&!! this place is a mess.

Got the house tidied up, some graphic design work done for two different foundations I volunteer for, (senior's centre & our hospital foundation) plus did 4 hours at the Farmer's Market selling t-shirts & raffle tickets for the SPCA. Sorted a lot of paper that seems to build up from nowhere, shredded a bunch and tidied up the office. Made chili and spaghetti sauce, cooked up whole wheat noodles and made some quick & easy reheat containers for the freezer. Got all my shopping done for the week.

Feels good to go back to work with the home front a little more in order.

Countrymom
Congrats on the 2 lb. It still surprises me when I get on the scale and I've lost. This just doesn't seem like a diet, but the pounds just keep coming off.
Agree with you about the SF ice cream, sometimes it tastes toooooo good!

Gym
That's my plan for my next long weekend. To curl up in the sun and read. I'll check your book out. It's so easy to get so busy that you forget how nice it is to just get carried away by a book.

Peggy
So cute your gd. You forget what little sponges they can be. :-)

Heartmom,
If your son looks anything like you he must be a cutie. He's lucky to have such a strong mother to look out for him.

Welcome Dreams,
Great support here. Very friendy bunch. Once you get over the first hump, it's a great way to get healthy and lose weight. Tip, tell people sugar makes you ill, then they won't try to tempt you with it.

RiceKrispi,
Awesome on the 3 lbs. With TOM too. That's great. From your picture you don't look like you have a lot to lose. How was 27 dresses?

BOB,
What did you think of Loins for Lambs, I thought it was okay, but didn't live up to all the hype it got. Your thoughts?

Michele,
Way to go quitting smoking! 20 years for me. One of the best things I did for myself. 13 years to the day I quit I got certified for scuba diving - my lungs would never have let me do that if I'd continued smoking 2 packs a day.

Ellen,
You can't beat a day of doing nothing. Recharges the batteries. Hope you had a great weekend.

Toni,
Best thing about SB, you can just start free the next day. The week will be great!

Chris,
I have my colonscopy at the end (no pun intended) of the month. Glad yours went good. Glad to hear it's not as nightmarish as people lead you to believe. Hawaii in December is my birthday present to myself. I turn 50 so where better. Hawaii 5-0! Book 'em Dano!

To everyone else have a awesome week. And if you think of any really good jokes please pass them along. Somehow I got talked into doing a stand up comedy routine to raise money for the SPCA. I've NEVER done stand up before. It's on May 14th so I went online and downloaded a "how to" book. If any of you know anything about this, all help is greated needed. Good grief the things I'll do to help animals.

Night all, off to study up on comedy.
Have a great week.
155

Morning,
Happy to report another 3 lbs gone. :-)
155

Happy Monday Ladies,

I am exhausted My weekend was non-stop and too busy. We had fun at the Oaks, but as BOB said it rained most of the day. We stayed dry until the walk to the car. I had a garbage bag so that helped. We just went to a party on Derby. I only cashed 1 ticket all 3 days. I did win a little bit at the party. Didn't get to relax yesterday. In the morning we went and got some flowers to plant and DH did all that, I had to drive to Lexington for a birthday party so we didn't get home until 7:30. I was worn out and did nothing but sit in the hot tub and then watch TV.
My house is a pit sty and we have no food. So tonight we will walk the dog and then I will hit the grocery and try to clean up my house some.

Bob, we didn't get wet, we stayed inside alot and back in our office at the track. I did go up on millionaires row. we had a pass that got us in most places. We didn't see anyone but the govenor of Indiana and a couple ball players. Derby Day would have been better time to go there.

Ellen, sorry you are stuck at home today. Hope you get a lot accomplished.

155, Congrats on your 3lb loss. You are doing great. Send me some of that success.

Chris, glad your colonoscopy turned out ok. That's over for 5 years. I know you can get back on track.

Gym, that's a great idea of you doing book reviews and Bob the movies. I love to read, just never have the time until vacation.

Toni, I am right there with you girl. I need a good boot in the rear and Bob to send the wagon. Come one, we can do this. I have missed you.

Determined, congrats on you quitting smoking. Hang in there, dieting and quitting smoking both are tough. Glad to have you back.

RiceKrispie, for your loss. You are doing great. Rub some of that determination on me will ya?

Dreams, to our group. This is a great group for support. Congrats on your upcoming wedding. Jump in here and ask questions all you want. We are here to help.

Country, Girl you are leaving me in your dust. I need your determination and help. Congrats on your 3 lbs. You are in the 160's and that is awesome.

Of course eating has been horrible. I am so disgusted with myself. I need to get back on track and do this once and for all. My boss purchased 4 tickets for me to go to the Susan B Komen Pink Tie Ball in September and I have to get back into the dress I wore at my DD's wedding by then and we are going to St Martin in January and would like not to look like a fat blob. So I need to get back on the ball. I am tracking my food hoping that will help.

Got to run, have a great day

Good evening. We had the plumber here and he fixed our stopped up pipes that DH couldn't fix. Oh what a relief to have use of the sink in the kitchen. My gosh it makes such an awful mess when you have plumbing problems. I'm going to make pork tenderloin fajitas for dinner tonight. I hope they're good. It really warm outside. I can't wait to get my garden plants this week. Hopefully we'll get them planted next week end. Sorry I'm not doing replies today. Have a good evening.

Happy Monday, everyone!

Thanks for all of the encouragment on the quitting smoking. It is sorta tough!

We had an emotional weekend, with our abused friend who had been with us for almost 7 weeks deciding to go back to her abuser. DH was even stressed out and went to KFC and we ate horribly last night! Back on track somewhat today. We are just trying to regroup and let go of our fears and concerns for our friend!

It has certainly been a beautiful spring day here in Middle Tennessee.

It is great to see all of the weight loss and healthy eating!

Have a great night, everybody.

Michele