Well dangit! I don't have any tatoo pictures to share...do monster stretch marks count? How about the spider veins on my leg that look like a web? I could ink in a black widow on that? Geez, I feel lke a nerd or even a McNerd or Mega Nerd now! Only thing pierced are the ears....guess I'm middle-aged mom
Chris I haven't made WW Mac-n-cheese but it sound delicious! Those oatmeal, p-nut butter with chocolate cookies sound DANGEROUS!!!! Remember 3 grams of sugar per serving or less. I don't think they would be legal. When you see people eating donuts and ice cream in front of your face....run into the bathroom, strip your clothes off, look at your back side in your monster mirror and the cravings will instantly disappear....or go to Target (ther open til 10:00pm) and try on clothes you wished you'd fit in and look at yourself in one of those three way mirrors...that works for me....or you can try giving yourself a complete pedicure and realize you can't reach over your gut to paint your toenails....I'm such a smart a_ _! Forgive me....I'm in a silly mood!
Toni I will hunt out the oatmeal cookie recipe and try them out....I usually torcher my family with new recipes and watch there faces carefully before I'll try it!
Zippy Liverface I could swear I saw your name on the board, but it was so quick, couldn't be sure if it was REALLY you.
What is the Vincemeister doing with you. I fear you're still walking around that 10 mile loop!
HSMama Looks like you need to eat more fruit and veggies, and try to get that 8 glasses of water in....are we exercising?
Monet Di we find a dress yet?
Deb Please don't make me get out a map and add up all the little miles from here to Ferndale. It's about an inch down from Oregon, and way above San Fran. It was 106 here today, and 58 degrees there....what would you want to do if you were me? EXACTLY! Plus it would be a new place for you to visit me at!
BOB Had to open up the "french" e.mail when Dan walked into the bedroom ....now he'll probably question this whole trip thing to North Carolina...and who is supposed to be sitting by my side in the VAN!!!!! Don't worry, I covered for you. How's the weight thing going at work???
Okay...the Nancemeister has to go to music practice.....catch up later!
TREE...feel better...nothing worse that when your noggin is banging!
NANCY...don't worry, all we have to do is start whispering TJ's TJ's TJ's in Deb's ear and she'll get those panties packed!!! Your mission if you move is to find the nearest cheap airport...
Tell Dan I'm harmless....****..tell him I've been spayed AND neutered!!!
OK! I found a dress! Well, not a dress, but a royal blue short sleeved suit. I am going to try and find either a royal blue or white hat, and a scarf to jazz it up. I got it at Dillards on sale!
(aren't you proud of me, Bob? 33% off! Not as good as the $180 silk dress for $27, but a sale is a sale!)
Then I need shoes...
Also gotta find shoes for my younger daughter..she is the maid of honor and needs to get her shoes so her dress can be hemmed. I am NOT looking forward to shopping for them with her. She is terribly picky about shoes.
So tomorrow morning I will be off to a different mall in search of the hat, scarf and shoes.
Can you believe it - 2 nights in row!! WOW! Thanks to all of you for the well wishes for my upcoming surgery! I know everything will go well….I've had so many different surgeries that I don't even get nervous anymore! The only good thing about this one is that I don't have to take a laxative or enema before!!! HAHA! We are working on the opposite end of the body this time! THANK GAWD!
COUNTRY: Glad to hear your vacation is going well. My hubby loves to hunt. He does have a bow but never hunts with it - go figure! Enjoy the rest of the vacation and keep us posted!!
SHEANN: Way to go on getting out of the 270s! I'm so proud of you. You will hit that 259 before you know it - keep up the great work!
HSMAMA: I can't believe that you have never eaten an orange before! That's un-American! Doesn't it feel good to stay on plan? I always feel much better when I make it through a day without a cheat! What a success!
MONET: Sounds like you are one busy chic! I need some help redoing my classroom- feel like taking a trip? I'm decorating my classroom this year in all purple and gold - I'm a huge LSU fan and my room should reflect my personality and favorite things! So, I'm gonna paint the wall white and they splatter purple and gold(yellow) all over the walls. It will be so cute! So, feel free to come down and help! HAHA!
CHRISB: When I get hungry at night- I go to bed!! Sorry I can't help with that question! I drink water and go to bed!! I'm looking for a ketchup too - so if you find one - let me know!!
GRACIOUS: WOW - you are very busy too!! How do you keep up?! Those cookies sound yummy - can you bake them and not have one? Or do you have at least one?
BETH: OMG - you have your nipples done too?!? WOW! I went down to the French Quarter with my friend and her daughter so that her daughter can get her belly button done. While I was there I called some of my friends and play a joke on them. I told them that I was getting my nipples pierced! It was so funny to hear the different reactions! All I can say is OUCH! Oh yeah - as far as the $$ situation goes. I've just plain ole accepted the fact that I'm never gonna have extra cash - something ALWAYS happens to screw that up!! Hey - cool tattoo! I just don't want to have anything that will permanent because I change my mind all the time. One day I may like them - the next day - can't stand them!! HAHA! So, I'll just have to stick to the fake ones if I have the urge!
MEL: Way to go on the body fat loss! WOO HOO! That's fabulous! You know - I'm terrible with bed rest! Oh well - I'll have to make it work! My hubby has been joking about how wonderful it will be with me not talking but I tell you - I'm gonna fix him. I've packed my little bell from my classroom and I'm gonna ring that sucker every 15 minutes just to aggravate the crap out of him!! HAHA! He'll be sorry he made that comment! I'm not sure about eating after the surgery - I'm gonna find that out on Monday when I go for my pre-op stuff.
DEB: Do you have a sealer over that grout? If not - after you get it cleaned - you better seal it - it will prevent it from getting so bad in the future. I tell you what - you could be that sore from grout cleaning! All of that up and down stuff - squatting on the floor sure works some muscles that you don't even know you have! I think I'm making a good choice too - you know - waiting to try again. If I don't and I miscarry again - I will always wonder if it was because of the weight. So, I'm waiting for now. Nope - we won't be able to chat on the phone but I'll be looking for you online!! LOL!
JACK-K: This is my 2nd round with the Lupron shots. Mine is for the endometriosis too. I've had 2 surgeries for it. The last time I did them, I only did 3 months of shots. I'm doing 6 months this time. I NEED to lose weight before I go back to the fertility specialist - he is obsessed with weight! So, I'm glad that I'm on them longer. I actually haven't had too many problems - I do get hot flashes and I'm moody some days - but nothing major - I like to blame the moodiness on the shot - but it's probably all me and nothing to do with the shot!! HAHA! The only thing that is bad with the shot is that it costs so much! Each shot is over $900. My portion after insurance is $151 - and those add up! So, I hope your DD has good insurance!!
JENN: That's a cool tattoo too! Like I said before - they are just so permanent! I would hate to get one and then hate it after a short period of time!!
SEF: You and MELF are meeting without me?!? I'm so sad!! Can we all get together after I'm out of my no talking period?!? PUUULLEEEEZZZZ!!! Let me know! I can come to Slidell any week day after that - we'll be out of school!!
BOB: Glad to hear you are feeling better today. Did you read my post to MONET about my classroom? I think you need to help too! After all, I know you just love purple and gold! HAHA! Actually you could visit with on of my teacher friends - he is from TENN and he is a huge TENN fan. We always laugh when either one of us wears our teams shirts!! Nothing like a little rivalry at the work place!! The thing he has going against him is that our boss is a huge LSU fan like me!! HAHA!
NANCE: I have those same body marks - we must have gone to the same tattoo parlor!! LOL! Aren't they gross? I can't stand the veins - they are so ugly!
Well, I guess I'll run for now! Don't think I'll be back until Sunday cause we are going to our camp. So, see ya then! Tomorrow is the last day of school! I'm so damn happy about that! I told all my students to stay home! Sorry moms - but I'm sick of them!!
Let's see, I have a menu and I've dusted. Tomorrow morning just need to make bed, vacuum and clean me so I look good for a picture and don't want Melf to think she's met a raunchy person!
But DEB, cheesecake pose?!? You got to be kidding!! Would you do one? You certainly could! Now don't start protesting, we've all seen pictures of our Queen Deb!
Just had to settle a question about Jack Nicholson for my GD. We graduated together so she thinks I'm an expert on Nicholson. Years ago some business was offering $100 for a yearbook that had his signature in it, and had to be mint condition. Sell? I think not. Besides my cover is smoked because of the house fire we had in '58.
FRUIT: We were supposed to meet on the 18th, remember? Melf couldn't make it because of wedding, and you weren't able to answer my post. We will all get together I am sure. I would love to meet you.
I don't know why I'm here, lousy TV night and didn't feel like stitching! Besides I love to catch up with y'all.
I'm checking in on Day 2 of this WOE. I stayed OP all day. Lunch was the only time I wanted to jump ship. The kids and I were out so we stopped at Wendy's. I had their BLT salad instead of my usual. It just wasn't the same, but I ate the salad.
I didn't take a walk today. But I did take one yesterday. I know...I need to work on that. I was busy today and didn't realize the time until it was dark. I tried to talk my hubby into going with me, but his leg is bothering him.
Ok, the general agreement is that I'm eating too many carbs. Now that I know I can start making adjustments to my WOE. I also need to drink more water.
About the oranges -- I've tried very little fruits. Until this WOE I've only eaten starches. Very little meat; very, very little veggies; no fruits whatsoever. I'm changing, though. All the recipes on this website are helping. Today I tried for the first time: Pork Chops and zuchinni. Delicious.
Debbie -- I currently weigh 275 lbs. I haven't had much of a headache (just a little one) or cravings yet (knock on wood). But, I'm soo tired. I took an hour long nap yesterday and a two hour nap today. I rarely nap during the day. Is this normal for starting this WOE?
Beth and Jenn -- Really cool tatooes. I've never been brave enough, but would like a small anklet tatoo.
Well I think I'm getting back into the swing of exercise again! Hooray! I always feel better when I'm exercising, don't know why I stop Eating is going pretty good. I did have some ice cream last night but felt yucky afterward, so remembering that feeling will help curb the craving next time! My water drinking has increased also.
Thanks for the well wishes for my son. He's doing a lot better and went to school yesterday and played his little heart out.
DEB: Hand foot and mouth disease is very contagious and fairly common among young kids. the hands feet and mouth are covered in painful sores. In DS's case, he only had it in his mouth. He had dozens of canker-like sores all over his mouth and tongue. Didn't eat for 5 days (and this kid eats pretty much everything--even asks for seconds on broccoli and zucchini!) cause his mouth was so sore. DS was actually pretty good about it. I would have been pulling out my hair and asking for something to make me sleep until it was gone! Wouldn't wish it on anyone!
Oh JEEZE! There's the big thunder storm! I better get off the puter!
Good morning all!! We've had much rain here yesterday evening. Don't have to worry about the garden being watered while we're gone
Well, we've packed & ready to load up & head out. Looking forward to meeting SEF around lunch time. She has been so gracious as to ask us over to her house for lunch. I'm so excited to finally meet her.
Then tomorrow as we pass through Jacksonville, we'll be meeting Tranquil for lunch too at one of our favorite stopping places, the Outlet Mall!!!
Monday, Slaphappy will be our guest & I have special plans to treat her to a cajun meal. SB legal of course!
That is a quick run down on the highlights of our plans, but also, my DS & BIL are coming also & we're all excited about that. My Sis came by yesterday & had a REAL smile on her face about being able to come with us. That is a true blessing for us.
Will try to check in next week, as I know where the Library is in NSB!!! Bye ya'll
Quickie here, just to check in this morning-will play catch-up at some point later. Haven't gotten in my walk today, was raining this morning and I didn't sleep well last night either, which doesn't help motivate me to get out there-but I'm going to try.
FRIDAY FUNNY
Q. Why do sea-gulls fly over the sea?
A. Because if they flew over the bay they would be bagels!
Will be back later!
Have a wonderful weekend!!!
Debbie
194/12?/129
SB since 3/22/00
Reached goal 6/10/01
Vacation is going great. We were able to get out again yesterday to the bow shop. They gave me a new peep site. So with the new Whisker Biscuit....arrows..and peep sight..I think I have it just about sighted back in. My husband still blew me away but most of my shots were barely out of the score zone. Still being fairly new at this, it's still such a rush. As competative as I am, I can hardly wait to blow him away one day....LOL
You know what I find amazing? How our perceptions can really change how we feel about things. I weigh the same thing I've weighed for months now...yet when I'm in a great mood I feel almost good about myself...versus on a bad day when I feel like the puff girl. So today I'm praying everyone gets a true perception of your selves and sees all the progress and good changes you are making. I think we are tougher on ourselves than we are others.
Eating on vacation is going well. Yesterday I had a little treat for lunch. Fried liver and gizzards. But it all worked out because at dinner I was still full and didn't eat. But let me tell ya, I was paying for it about 11 last night. Started to get hungry. Had a few grape tomatoes and went to bed. I haven't been able to walk but have been working out so hopefully that will balance things out in the end.
Toni I hear ya about the snakes. They are coming out something terrible here also. But for a different reason...they are looking for water.
Beth I know what you mean about being the typical mom...LOL I don't have any wild piercings but I do have four in each ear...and a tattoo. Nobody can tell unless I tell them. It's fun to shock people sometimes.
Tree I hope your head is better this morning.
Tranquil Thank you. You are doing great on your walks.
Sef Oh yeah...Gonna go after Bambi's moma and daddy..LOL At least I think so. I'm worried about how I will feel after my first kill. But since it's to fill the freezer I think it will be okay. I love venision and it's very low in fat, almost none and very high in protien. Gonna go after Porky pig too. If I chicken out I will stick to the targets.
ChrisB Howdy! Nice to meet ya. If I get the munchies at night I eat a spoon of peanut butter or some SF ice cream. If it's past eating time I will usually just drink some water or go to bed. As for the ketchup I just eat the real stuff and make sure I eat it with protien, like meatloaf or hamburger.
Furit Your classroom is gonna be so cool next years. It's sound neat with all those colors.
Monet Your suit sounds just lovely. Hope you find just the right shoes today.
HomeschoolMomma When your body gets use to your new WOE you will get your energy back and then some. Hang in there.
Zanne Glad your son is doing better. That sounds so painful.
Sheann Super on reaching a new low!
Trish Thanks it's been a fun vacation so far. Mostly just being together and not arguing. That's the best part.
Deb Man, my legs are screaming just reading about all that grout work. I think that gets to count as extra exercise. Thanks for the breakfast ideas. They say those that eat breakfast keep the weight off longer. But I am just not a breakfast person. I'm trying. What kind of bow did you shot? Long bow or compound?
Well, now that I've bored ya'll to pieces...WAKE UP...LOL Have a super day!!!! And remember this is a journey and you will get there one day.
OKAY I'm going to confess what I just couln't, wouldn't post on WIW. I was up 3.5 pounds...and the last 2 days actually 4.0 I'm hoping it's a homrone thing or something!!!
I feeeeeeeel puffy, but am not due to start my cycle for another week I think ( of course it's marked on the calendar at work!)
Sometimes, it's so discouraging....but like I admitted, I did have a '"few" bad things on the weekend that I fessed up about. Either I'm one of those people who can't cheat at all (most likely) or something else is going on. I've even walked 3 times this week. I've been eating right through the week, but know I need to work on my water intake. Just wanted to whine....because I know you all will let me!
Okay enough about that.....Dan the Man called me from the lovely freeway system in So. Cal. He's going to a military exercise....calls at 6:30am (he had to leave at o'dark thirty) and said "When are we moving to Ferndale?" I had to laugh....he was stuck in bumper to bumper traffic. WHY does this people want to work in that kind of environment, pay ridiculous amounts of money for homes, and think that it's great? That's why I need to get me to my little country town, population 1,400. The only traffic jam I want is to stop for cows who are changing pastures My brother told me about a house for sale in Newport Beach area that was built in the 40's or 50's run down, small sq. ft......sold for $449,000....am people, let me tell you if it was anywhere else in the USA it would have sold for more like $49,000....that's how insane things are in So. Cal.
Melf & Sef Hope you two have a great time today...I know you will! It's so neat to be able to get together with a fellow SB'er
BOB The question was......HOW'S THE WEIGHT THING GOING AT WORK??????? Wanna talk? Want me to go away? Well that won't happen...cause I'm "THE GNAT" buzz....buzzzzzzzzzz.
Don't tell me that there is a TJ's in NC?!?!?!? You know how long Deb takes to go shopping there??? We might melt inthe van by the time she get through!
CountryMom Fried gizzards and liver as treats???? I can put them into stuffing at T-day....but other than that I'm having a hard time visualizing them as taste treats!
Fruit Glad to see you post, and I'll be thinking of you in spirit when the final bell for the day rings...hopefully it's a minimum day too!
I am heading to the doctor's this afternoon MONETso I will get the results of my TSH and other bloods. The fact that I didn't get a call means they are in normal range, but I will ask the exact number and see about that subclinical hypothryoidism if it is 3.5 or over. I am still fighting with these new allergies and froggy sounding throat. The pnuemonia is gone of course but the lungs are still recovering supposedly.
It is supposed to rain tomorrow but I am hopeful that we can still get some of the work on the house done, we shall see. Tonight is my son's graduation from Kindergarten. He is singing a duet and has a few other parts to do. I am going with camera in hand, waterproof mascara on my eyes and a fistful of tissues! I will be in the front row bawling my eyes out and loving every minute of it!
Update on my youngest son's accidents that he was having. Some of you gave advice for his all of a sudden wetting and even pooping his pants after being fully potty trained for ages. I am not sure what happened but I think it was 2 successive rounds of obvious punishment that helped him along. Since that time he has been accident free. It has been over a week since he has had one and that is reason to rejoice! Now if I could only get the kid to stop picking his nose!!
CountryMom- I have tried pulling back my husband's bow and it takes a lot of strength. Of course it is set for him but I am afraid the thing will break and hit me in the face! I am sure with practice you will at least give him a run for his money.
Melf-Have a great trip..keep safe!
HomeschoolMama- Wow, you have been missing out on lots of yummy stuff all these years. I was tired in the beginning too. Lots of people say they feel a rush of energy but I never experienced that myself, but I think it is because I am a high energy person to begin with and wouldn't notice the difference. I did find that I sleep like a baby at night..very deep and restful.
Fruitloupe- I baked 6 dozen cookies yesterday and a pan of squares but I only ate 1 cookie..all in all I thought that was pretty good!
Monet- Way to go on finding an outfit for the wedding so quick! I am sure your accessorizing will be successful too, not sure about your daughter though...they can be difficult to shop for they tell me...but she has to get them now to be ready for the wedding so maybe you will be all done by tonight!
Nance- I am the same as you..pierced ears and stretch marks accented by a variety of veins..oh and some cellulite to boot! That is enough for me..thank goodness for makeup and clothes to hide all that mess!
Well it is not showing me any other posts to reply to on the bottom of this page so I will call it quits. Have a great Friday!!
Hey I forgot to report that I had my cholesterol checked and I used to be somewhere around 220ish and now I'm at 176!!!
Go Nancy, Go Nancy, Go......okay
Late posting today. Been busy here at work, had to balance my checkbook and write some bills . Now to post and then start working. At least it's Friday and been a short week.
Decided to sleep in this morning instead of getting up at 5:15 to walk. I was so tired yesterday and still didn't get to bed when I wanted to. So when DH got up I decided t skip the walk and if I feel back to sleep. Well I layed there thinking about how much I really enjoy athe morning walks, even though I'm by myself, it's cool and tranquil. and I get to job some of it. So with all that guilt I didn't fall back to sleep, so when DH left I got up and headed out. Of course I felt better about myself for doing it. Glad I did.
Nance, for some strange reason I'm in a crazy mood today too.
Sef, Soounds like you have such wonderfull food planned for Melf. All legal too! Hope you all have a great visit. Don't forget pictures!
Toni, the cruise isn't until Nov 10, we are going to St. Thomas, St. Martin, San Juan and th Bahamas. I can't wait. Never been on one before. It's supposed to be 90 here all weekend. I don't care at least it's warm and not raining.
Tranquil. It's nice to have people to walk with. Makes it much more fun and sounds like Gram is really enjoying it too. Miss your son, but know he is in wonderful loving hands and having fun.
Bob, so glad you are starting to feel better. Yoga all and body fat analyzer? SOunds like you are getting into this.
Tree, hope your migraine is better. My DD gets them alot. Not fun. Heard something this molrning about Arizona. I think it was 6" of rain in 2 hours. Are you floating?
Nance, I'll pu my stretch marks up against yours.LOL You crack me up. I laughed thru yur whole post. Crazy Woman!!
Monet, I feel so much better that you have found a dress. I was packing my suitcase to bring you some. Hat and scarf sound neat to jazz it up. Bet you will look spiffy. Take pictures please.
Fruit, Had to laugh about the enema. I had to give my dd one before her surgery. I thinkit was more of a big deal then the surgery itself. She said never again. Now I threaten her with them. The Lupron shot is $900> I was afraid to ask about the cost. I will probably have to pay the 180.00. Oh well the things we have to do. It will be worth it if it helps with the endo and she can still have kids. She adores children. SHe nannies for 9 mo old twins all summer. They told us she would have hot flashes and be irritable. What's new. LOL I know you can lose this weight and then be able to get preggo. Keep up the good work. You definately have some great motivation going for you. Praying for you too. PS How about some Wildcat Blue to mix in with the purple and gold??? Now we can really have a rival with Tenn, LSU & KY colors all mixed up. LOL
Mama, WTG on trying different things. I eat things I would never believe I would eat. asparagus, zuchini, squash. I try to at least try different things. I don't like tomatoes, but I am trying them some. I'm not a bid fruit eater either, but I eat an apple everyday and strawberries. Of course I love pineapple and we can't have it. WTG on the choice at Wendy's. This does get easier with time. Hang in there you are doing great.
Zanne, Glad your son is better. Maybe we all should get that disease. That would get the scale moving in the right direction. Just kidding. I know he must have been miserable.
Melf, Sef, Tranquil and Slaphappy, You will me getting up there with Deb on the people she has met. Sounds like a great time. Hope your DS and BIL can find some peace on this vacation. Have fun. Take lots of pics.
Deb, I have only one thing to say about your "funny" Corny!!
Country, sounds like you are having a great vacation. ETG on staying op and working out. I agree with you. Our preceptions about ourselves are usually negative. Some days I do like what I have accomplisehd and feel pretty good about myself. Sometimes I even think I look good. We need to think that way more often.
....now he'll probably question this whole trip thing to North Carolina...and who is supposed to be sitting by my side in the VAN!!!!! Don't worry, I covered for you. How's the weight thing going at work??? 
Day 2
Morning Gang!
Hooray! I always feel better when I'm exercising, don't know why I stop
Eating is going pretty good. I did have some ice cream last night
but felt yucky afterward, so remembering that feeling will help curb the craving next time! My water drinking has increased also.
My brother told me about a house for sale in Newport Beach area that was built in the 40's or 50's run down, small sq. ft......sold for $449,000....am people, let me tell you if it was anywhere else in the USA it would have sold for more like $49,000....that's how insane things are in So. Cal.
That is enough for me..thank goodness for makeup and clothes to hide all that mess!
