Bob,

Curtis took the digital camera with him along with the pics...lol I will have to get him to post when he comes home again Sept 9. Have a wonderful day!!!!

Yes shes ready but I'm not really sure I'm ready...lol They start to school on the 23rd August. Shes wild as a hare....heehee. Curtis also took some pics of the kids will post them also when he gets back.

His truck is white with a eagle on the doors and top of the sleeper. Its really very nice and he has a nice size bed.

Tonight was my first ballet class and I made it, but walked out with jello legs! There are only four of us, three moms and one teen. One mom is the teacher's mom and she's probably in her 50's! It was fun. I remembered more than I thought and actually think I did better on some things than the others. The teacher is a young fresh out of college girl, but very nice. She kept saying that we and our bodies are all different, so what is the right position for you may not be right for someone else. Thanks goodness we're all different or it would be boring. Bless her heart! She tried to make sure we all felt comfortable. We did some arm, abs and buns floor exercises and then some barre work. we only did 2-5 repetitions of each and we'll build up each week. Try to practice at home 2-3 times a week. It was nice. I have posted on the exercise board two days in a row! going to shoot for three!!!~

Good Evening!

Well, I had a great OP day! It was the first day with kids and I have to say – it wasn’t too bad….I’ll give you a report after the week and let you know if I still feel the same way! HA!

SOLLY: I’m so sorry that you are still having aches and pains. I’m not looking forward to my aching feet now that I’ll be standing in front of a classroom all day long. My plantar faciitis (sp?) just kills me! I can barely walk at night! I do have permission to wear my tennis shoes to school so I may have to start doing that. I tell ya – I’ve been trying to get my big arse up and down off of the floor and it isn’t fun! I have been this way for so long now….I don’t know what it’s like to just hop up!! I can’t wait to feel good again. Thanks for the warm welcome back my friend…you know I love ya!!

TECH: I had to laugh at myself b/c I misread your post about the frozen veges. I thought you said it was good for banging on the heads of your kiddies!! HAHAH! I even had a visual of that! The emotional roller coaster with Alexis is very tough. Fortunately, the parents have continually screwed up so I never really had to worry – you know – oh they are starting to show signs that they are doing things – that just never happened. I just can’t wait until after October 2nd. Hopefully the judge that pushed for termination still has the same feelings. Once rights are terminated they have one visit with her and that’s it. Then Alexis goes into the adoption section of the process and that can take 6 months to a year. That part doesn’t bother me at all – once he makes the ruling – she’s ours – the rest is just paperwork. It’s just the ruling that I’m concerned about. I don’t want him to change his mind. But, from what I hear this judge doesn’t play around at all. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers – we need all we can get!

MONET: Gosh…I sure hope you get those levels regulated! That must be so scary! We have a child at school that is severely diabetic (is that a possible diagnosis) and he has to go to the office several times a day to check his levels. He’s very religious about it though and never misses a beat! As for being jealous of my heading back to work – girl please! If I could retire – I’d do it in a heartbeat! The system is so backasswards (get it) right now – one year they want one thing, the next year something totally different – we are so tired of the mess. I envy you! I’m sorry that your illness has stopped you from doing something you love though…that is unfortunate!!

HEART: Sorry to hear about the tiff with the hubby…hope you can work things out. I am so with you about the feelings, clothes, food addict, etc. We must be twins!! Well, hope you are feeling better tomorrow! We can do this!! Thanks for the motivation – it really helps to know others have the same feelings as you!

THUNDER: WTG with you weight loss! That is wonderful! It must really be hard for the girls when their daddy is gone for such long periods of time. I can see why they are so clingy when he’s home. Going with him on a run will give y’all some good quality time together – sounds like fun!

BOB: I do have some new pictures to send to you – she is just getting cuter every day! I wish I could take credit for how cute she is but I can’t! She’s probably lucky she isn’t mine biologically she wouldn’t want my genes! Your seats in your wagon are just fine – I had enough cushion on my own bottom that the ride was quite comfy! HAH!

QUESTION FOR EVERYONE: I know that many of you have already gone through the “change” or are in the process of it, but for those of you that are still having the monthly visitor….are any of you on a pill called seasonale? It’s a 3 month pack of pills – you take all the pills and you aren’t supposed to have a period but every 3 months. Well, I’m on week 6 of the 12 week pill pack and I’ve been bleeding for the last 2 ½ weeks – heavily like a period. Anyone else have this? The doctor put me on this to help my endometriosis. With my last few cycles I was starting to have the back pain that I experienced each time I had endometriosis. So, I asked him about having a hysterectomy b/c this would be my 4th surgery for endometriosis and that is just ridiculous. And since we aren’t trying to have a baby anymore, why not just yank it all out! Well, he said that was definitely an option but he wanted to try this before we went that route esp. since I wouldn’t be able to do the surgery until next summer anyway. He told me that there would be break through bleeding but to me – break through bleeding is spotting – not passing clots (sorry TMI!) When I called them they said that it’s normal until your body gets used to the hormones. She said that things should be normal after this first pack. SO, do I just bleed for the next 6 weeks?!?! UGH – that stinks!!

OK – well, I’m off to bed so I can be nice and fresh for a new day with the kiddos at school!

See you later!

Missy

Heart--Here is the main URL for The Recovery Group, and there are all kinds of meetings for "overeaters."
http://www.therecoverygroup.org/
If you click on "recovery meetings" you will see various buttons for various meetings. I click on the "Christian ODAT" which stands for One Day At A Time. Or click on "The Recovery Group, 12 Step Loops" and you will find all kinds of information. The button for ODAT Loops offers you the opportunity to subscribe to a email list in the loop of your choice. The email loops are specifically for discussion strictly pertaining to OA, or specific needs re. the program. The Yellow Brick Road loop (under "The Discovery Loops" ) is more like our board here where there is talk about our lives in general, not limited to the OA journey. Possibly the most helpful one for someone "checking it out" is the OA Newcomers button that takes you to a very good intro. page where there is lots of information re. OA and whether one might be a compulsive overeater or food addict. Good luck.
I will have to say, for myself, that even though I am a Christian, it has been too easy to think that if I just tried hard enough I could succeed at losing weight and gaining a proper perspective on food. I did actually get down to my goal weight about 13 years ago, but as soon as I relaxed just a litttttle bit, zoom, the weight started creeping back on. I never wanted to "bother" God with such an insignificant thing as my eating, because surely he had more important things to do, and he was probably somewhat put out by my repeated failures to "eat right." It was easy to feel guilt over the tiniest slip. My perspective is changing and I have been having success, both mentally and physically through what I have learned in my OA experience. I know that there are face to face meetings in many cities, but doing this online is easier for me. Plus, the meetings are more in line with my schedule. The Christian meetings are 4 pm. and 10 pm. 7 days a week, and the regular anyone is invited meetings are every 3 hours around the clock!

Fruit--Welcome back. We never considered you "gone." Just in temporary hiatus. Here's wishing you the best of success. And congratulations again on the joy and fun you are having with your foster daughter. This is such a cute age.

THIN: We were posting at the same time...ballet?!?! You go girl..sounds like great exercise! Keep up the great work!

Missy

GATOR: Once again posting at the same time!! Thanks for the welcome back! Alexis is at a great age - she is very fun! I can't wait for you to see a picture of her - I'll have to get one to MONET asap!

Yes, ballet! I took for about 9-10yrs long, long ago. I quit after my first year of college. Then I got married, quit exercising and had two kids. The weight ballooned! This class is exclusively for teens and adults and is more "do the best you can do" not "be perfect". I thought I'd give it a try and see how it goes. Hopefully I'll be toning up and losing more weight at the same time. That can't be a bad thing!

I didn't think I was sore this morning till we went down the stairs to leave. Then I really felt it in my legs! I wore my pedometer to work today and I already have close to 2500 steps . I wanted to see how many I was getting and hopefully push myself to increase it over time. dh and I plan to walk tonight if he gets home at a decent time. if not, it may just be Buddy and me.

Thunder- Hope the next few weeks go by smoothly. The kids and I have things for dinner that Daddy doesn't like when he is out of town.

Monet- Glad your levels are better and you feel better as well!

Fruit- I am a school nurse and started back to school last week. It's kind of nice to get back into a routine even though I sure enjoy my summers off!

Tech- Hope you enjoyed the park!

Gator-Hope the rest of your renovations go smoothly and efficiently!

Everyone else- Have a Great day!!

Monet- We'll be thinking of you in the meantime...!

OK, Major soreness setting in now, but it's all good! I have found that looking at myself in a wall full of mirrors does wonders for your motivation!! I also have clocked in almost 4500 steps today! Busy day!

Just a quick reply, Time for lunch, be back later.

Tech, you are lucky you held at one wt all summer. I would have gained 20 lbs. One thing off plan and the pounds add on.

Monet, Sorry you have stuff going on. Hope it settles. We are here when you need us. PM me, with your email addy. I have something I want to send you about microwaves.

Laurie, sorry about the problem with your DH. That could be a big part of your eating. Saying a prayer for you.

Thunder, what a nice surprise your DH coming in to see you. I bet he loves it. Men love stuff like that.

BOB, I have 2 bulging dics and 1 herniated and I guess something is pressing on the siatic nerve. An epidural should do the trick. I can hardly walk.

Thin, glad you lided the ballet class. Sounds like good exercise. Those jello legs will get stronger and the soreness with go away with time and work. I know it is hard for the kids with him gone so long, and you too.

Fruit, one day OP and posting I'm still praying for you. Surely that judge won't give her back to those parents. Do they even want to visit her? Sorry, no more periods for me. I know the mess you have with the endo, my DD has it too. I hate to think she will need more surgries and might prevent her from having kids.

I'm so excited everyone! For the first time ever I found 100% whole wheat hamburger buns at the store.
Now if I'm careful with the starchy carbs the rest of the day I'll always be able to have a burger on a bun with the rest of the crew.

Heart, sorry about the problems with DH. I'm sure it is stressful to the max!

Bob, I'm not a fan of football except I enjoy everyone elses enjoyment of it you know? Do you ever hear from Debbie? What is going on in her life?

Monet, share when and if you can. I'll be thinking of you.

As for me I'm having my sister in law and her two boys spend the night and then they'll catch a flight back to California tomorrow. I don't even have to cook as she said she would take us out!

Solly, Fruit, and everyone else hi.

KayeC

Now that I'm stuffed and sleepy....

Did not go to the gym last night. DH said it wasn't a good thing for my back. I said ok if we walk later. But it took over 2 hours at the grocery & $280 dollars later, and it was dark by the time we finished putting them away. Tonight I will try to go and do upper body wts.

I was awake at 4:00 with my leg and back. Ugh! Can't wait to get that shot.

That's all with me. Busy here so I had better go.Have a great evening.

I'm still here!! I've had computer problems since Friday and my AOL wouldn't let me sign on. I decided to try it again today and I'm on, but who knows for how long. I still haven't missed a day at Curves, but eating has been kind of lousy. Dave is in Atlanta again for school, and I always stress eat when he's not here. I don't sleep worth a crap either. I guess 12 years in the same bed with someone gets to be quite a habit. Thank Goodness we have free mobile to mobile.. LOLOL!!

The kids are still loving school... I go back to work Monday, and in a way I'm looking forward to it, but I know I"ll get the cold shoulder for being off for 9 weeks for this surgery... it's easy to blame the person who was off for them being shorthanded when it's really a management problem for not hiring enough people!! Maybe by Friday they'll forgive me!

Well, I'm gonna go before this thing messes up again!!! I"ll check in again tomorrow if it lets me online!