Just wanted to check back in to let everyone know that it was late but I did get my workout in. Did the elliptical while watching Grey's Anatomy. It was a great one tonight, but then arn't they always. Okay back to reallity.
-emjay-love the suggestion of alternating them. I think that I am going to do Taebo one day, then the elliptical and light weights the next day. Sunday is my day of rest. The thought of working out seven days a week seems more cruel then effective. Right now the Taebo is only a 30 minute workout but I would really like to work up to 60 minutes.

Well need to call the hubby to see if he is working tomorrow. Check back tomorrow.
Jen

Emjay, no I ordered it through amazon and that said that it would arrive between feb-march. I have no idea why.

Good morning everyone! Happy Friday!! Who Hoo! Hubby is out of town still so a couple of g/f are coming by tonight for ... who knows! LOL.

I'm with you guys re: sometimes just -hating- the way I look, the way the skin seems so mushy. A cute guy told me recently that he thought I had a nice ***. (He didn't realize I was married at the time). I was stunned. I came home and stripped and kept turning in front of the mirror. ME??? It took a long time for me to realize (and accept) that I don't look now the way I used to look and that even though my thighs remain disproportionately large, it is my mind's eye, not reality, that makes me see them as huge and hideous. I don't know if its something I'll ever get over. It's called body dysmorphic disorder. (Sounds scarier than it is).

em: I have had a mountain bike for years. I rarely used it. I'd been working out on the eliptical for about a year and when the weather warmed up last spring and I wanted to do something outside to keep with my new active lifestyle. I pulled out the old bike and started riding. I came to the conclusion that it really isn't designed for riding on the roads. I live in suburbia. I did a LOT of research, screwed up my courage, whipped out the credit card and bought a road bike (skinny tires, curved bars, ala lance armstrong). I fell in love with it. AND I wore the heart monitor one day to see what sort of calorie burn I got and WOW, over 800 calories! I began riding regularly!! I didn't care what I looked like in the spandex shorts (I actually wear cute little biking skorts), I got out there! I ate and ate and ate all day (always making decent eating chioces) and the weight still came off. I'm not skinny, my goal remains 150, but I'm fit, strong, and I know I'll hit 150 eventually LOL. Yes - the trainer takes my bike mounted on it but holds it stationary while I ride. It's very stable, I was nervous the first time I climbed up there but it only took a few minutes and I felt like I was right out there on the road, before long the sweat was pouring off me. I'll stop here b/c I could easily bore you for hours with bike talk!

Well folks - I have tennis now so I have to run. Have a great day!!

Finally have caught up with you Chatting Chickies . . . YAAAAY! *Cue Dancing Carrot:

1st: PLEEEEEZ help me find us?!!! Currently, I am going to "Introductions" pg 7 and finding an emjay Post and then clicking on "Find more posts by emjay"

There's GOT to be an easier way!!!!! Grrrrrrrrr . . . HATE being Techno-Challenged!!!!

Sooooooooo much to say - but in a nutshell: It's just GREAT catching up with all of you!

I am sorry to see that LITTLE BUMBLE BEE has vanished!?? Where ya at GF? I know we'd love to hear from you regardless of if you're OP or not, you know? NONE of us got to the weights/fitness levels we're in by being perfect! Excuse me for PRESUMING that's why you're out of sight - just have that feeling. Then again, it could be that you moved your PC to another room and couldn't hook it up again for a few days???? That's why I was offline for several days!!

Reallyreally hope you return BeeBaby . . . identified with you totally!

And I was just asking WTH ladyinwhite was in the WEED Challenge I caught up on . . . HERE you are GF!

And mooooore to gingiejen & CB & Tahoe and WTH did IsThatReallyMe go????? Just when I found somebody my age durnit!

Soooo many things I wanted to comment on so just gonna Marathon Post in no particlar order, kay?

Thanks!

Was gonna ask WTH The Cyclops is but got my answer at the end of my reading---sounds Super Easy on the joints! Something to keep in mind at my aforementioned advancing age!

My DH was the foreman of a Cattle Ranch for years and years - (disabled by a kick to the head/wild horse/eventually brain tumor and still an aneurysm at the spot. ) . . . On a happier note - he is totally EXPERT when "cinching up" my freakin' bras like he did the work horses bridles/reins/saddles for years!!!

Continued Fantasy: Somehow/Someway - hiked up Boobage when I get to a normal weight.

The ability to RUN again.

dreamingdreamingdreamingdreamingdreamingdreaming - jogjogjog - sprintsprintsprint . . . . . . . . . wind blowing thru hair - radiant smile plastered on face . . . pert cute Boobage barely moving as I fly down the trails in my darling jogging outfit . . . . . . . ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh . . .

*Back to Reality:* - Saw YOU: On A Diet for $14.95 - isn't that waaaay cheaper than we first talked about?

How is LIWhite PT knee?????? How was Dreamgirls? How was Spamelot? How was NY????????? How was the day long in service? Or has it happened yet? I'm in Thread Catch Up Time Warp!!! You either WILL ROCK or already DID ROCK - sure of that fact!

HURRAH for alternating tae bo and elliptical - no guilt - JUST MOVEMENT, right gingiejen?

I want a tattoo . . . want it to be meaningful and small and beautiful . . . shoulder blade. Still planning . . . almost got one at Thanksgiving by lifelong childhood friend's niece (Yes, extended extended extended Family - LOL! Deb's Parents had her latelate in life too like me - so we spend a lot of Holidays together with both Core Families already passed on.) Anyhoo didn't really care for hers so passed this year.

Knowing I'll look *****IN' by next Txgiving - and perhaps Tattoo Niece's skills will have improved by then? (Couldn't argue with the price tho' )

Love the $5 a week Tahoe . . . I'm getting ready to dig thru **** Storage--basement/garage for my next size down!!!! Current crop of Tent Lady clothes are going STRAIGHT to Goodwill . . . and every size after that until goal. Just not keeping these varying sizes anymore! As I reduce - OUT they will go!

WTH is "spinning?"

Out of time for Beloved emjay dangit! Quickly: Glad you're better GF! Will just advise you to always CELEBRATE narcotics, kay? BRING ON the cough syrup . . . gosh, anymore doctors treat EVERYONE like they suspect you of being a secret drug addict, I think. It's like PULLING TEETH to get anything "good" - when suffering sick around here.

Or perhaps Dr. MO can see that Ole Auddie likes those narc just a weeeeeeeee bit tooooooooooo much??????????????

Have a Great and Healthy Day All!!!!

ttyal . . . .

PS EDIT: Just saw that me thinking I'll look totally "*****in' by next Txgiving" was edited.

Sorry if I offended anyone with this grand statement/slang.

To amend, let me just say that I will definitely be struttin' the freakin' catwalk of feast laden banquet tables by next November, kay?

*hushed comments by Txgiving diners:*

"Aud is looking quite BeWitching and totally BeFemaleDogging this year - LOVE the her perky boobage and darling, meaningful tattoo."

aud! I am cracking up!! LOL - what a great post! I'll answer whatever questions I can -

First, I left the WEED thread. I totally freaked under the pressure. I was totally getting myself down with my self imposed daily goals etc etc. I know I know, I need to relax, but for me, my life is so full right now that for some reason the WEED goals turned into just one more thing I needed to worry about.

PT knee: Is improving like crazy, am loving the strengthening exercises. I'm going to try to keep them up at the local gym when PT ends.

How was Dreamgirls: Dreamgirls was amazing if you love the musical type movie/show. We genuinely enjoyed it.

How was Spamelot: Spamalot was very funny. Not exactly like the movie but I'm ok with that. The way the movie spoofs the film industry, this musical spoofs broadway. All the best parts of the movie were included though so everyone went home happy.

How was NY: NY Is always awesome. Absolutely LOVED the Cezanne to Picasso exhibit at the Met and we had an upclose and personal encounter with Tony Danza which was VERY funny since the princess had no idea who he was.

How was the day long in service? Or has it happened yet? : Nope, not yet, coming up this monday (Martin Luther King day) and thanks for the well wishes!

Love the running fantasy - glad it's not just ME who indulges in them. Also gonna say that I think it's smart that you choose very carefully re: who does your tattoo!!! It's worth the extra $$$ to know it's going to be done right.

Do you ever watch Miami Ink on Discovery??

Good morning ladies, well what is left of it.
Aud-so wonderful to see you have posted again. I always look forward to them. Always good for a laugh.

It is very sad about bumblebee, hopefully she will find her way back to us.

lady-I must admit, I am jealous of your excursion to the city. I feel so don't know what words I am looking for. The closest I have been to a Picasso was a knock of at a garage sale and it was tacky. We don't have those great things out here in the middle of good ole Nebraska, all we have is cows, corn and football and that tends to be lacking these days. So much for my belove'ed Huskers. Ahh well someday.

On the topic of running-I so understand the fantasy, I used to run 2 miles a day, not much I know but I stil loved doing it and i want to do it again.

Collegebride-got my work out this morning but had to cut it short, was running a little behind, as I had to pry myself out of my warm kingsized pillowtop bed. Oh every morning is torture, the bed industry should be punished for making something so wonderful.
I am glad I did because now I feel like I have the rest of the day open. I must admit I also liked doing last evening as well. After my body had time to cool down I took a long relaxing hot shower and was ready for bed. I am going to try to keep up with the am workouts though if for no reason other than the metabolizing benefits of workouts.

This morning I was kicking myself for refusing to buy a parking permit to park on campus. My whole theory-force myself to walk, help lose weight. Well it was one degree out this morning. That two block walk to campus was a horrific experience. I really thought I was going to freeze to death. Oh and I don't use the elevator, which there really isn't that many stairs, its not a huge campus but there are stairs all the same.

Okay ladies I am off to do something, not sure what yet but I'll figure something out. Maybe do some baking for the hubby, who should be home this evening, if not tomorrow.
Until later,
Jen

Hello all,
Jen we were at 10 this morning, with a lovely brisk breeze. I heard the wind chill was -50 at the top of the mountain. When I told my husband he said he wanted to go up tomorrow just so he vould see what it felt like to be that cold. I will be staying home by the fire and waitting until Sunday to ski when it warms up to 30. I also feel for you because we don't have a lot of shopping in the Tahoe basin. There are some redicously priced stores for the tourist and a Kmart for us locals. I usually drive down to Carson City or Reno to do any shopping. It was quite a shock to me when we first moved here from Los Angeles.

Lady I had a great laugh at the image of you in front of the mirror trying to see your fanny. My husband couldn't see the humor in it.

I seem to have the same problem as a lot of you. The picture I have of myself in my head is me around 16-18, weighing in a 100-105. Most days when I look at myself in the mirror I still see that girl, so I want to cry when I see photos that show I really have changed (and not just my hair color). I can't wait until I am not afraid of looking at photos.

I need to go do dinner, but I just wanted to toot my horn and say that I am down another 2 pounds, for a total of 3.5 pounds. I hope I continue to do well this weekend.

Enjoy the evening everyone.

Yo Aud! Thank you SO MUCH for shouting out to find me!!!! I somehow lost this thread and couldn't find it. I had to do a search. I had also just joined 3FC and did a Marcia Brady -- couldn't decide what to join so joined a bunch of threads! How duh! Then kept getting confused as to where I was and what I'd posted. Anyway, this is just a quickie to say I'm back. Have to run out right now but will post updates soon. Kids are off Monday - cripes they were just off for two weeks for Christmas!!!- so it may not be till early next week. Kids just hog the computer all weekend. Besides, this is MY site; they are too nosey! Thanks again for finding me. Talk to ya later!

Jo

Hey girls,

Does anyone find that if they get onto this site and log in immediately and then read thru all the posts, by the time you get ready to post you have been kicked off and have to log in again? I'm just really curious if that only happens to me...

Anyways..

Aud, Funny post again. I still have the visual of your hubby bridleing you up no matter how fiesty you get. LOL. Also, for the life of me could not figure out what the word was that got edited. I tried all kinds of words but none fit in that many blanks. It was drivin me nuts. Good for you unloading all the fat clothes, I did that once and to tell you the truth wished I would have kept a choice few. I know, I know that is the wrong attitude. Oh yeah the easy way to get here is to click on support groups not introductions, and then scroll down past the listed groups to the regular threads and there we are. Hope that is easier.

Jen, Good for you for getting down to business w/ your excercising again. I hate to say it but I live in MI where it should be cold and it was 45 - 50 degrees here yesterday, downright balmy. Supposedly we are supposed to get the cold you all are experiencing tomorrow w/ snow all next week. Woo hoo. You will appreciate the walk at college when it warms up a little.

Zandria, the "you" book was on 60 minutes last night. I found it intrigueing I may buy it while I'm at work today. Too bad about yours not arriving forever. I'll let you know if I start it.

T, I have the mountain bike because we live on rural gravel roads. Maybe you will inspire me to get it out this spring and hop on. It will need some major tuning up probably (new tires for sure). My big fear is always dogs though. Do you get chased much? So does Tony Danza look good up close and in person?

Tahoemom, Does your family ski alot? I can't imagine skiing in the mountains. My hubby does when he goes out west though. I'm just not a good skier, never get off the bunny hills here in MI. Can you see Lake Tahoe from your home or are you not that close? Just trying to get a visual.

Jo, Glad you could stop in, hope to hear from you again soon...

LBB, WHERE ARE YOU? PLEASE COME BACK!

MJ

Walk me thru this emjay/gals: Click on "Support Groups" and then what?

I've clicked on Support Groups a million times and all I see is McSkinny or Floosies etc.

Help.

I found us today by clicking "New Posts" and fortunately emjay had Posted recently so it was a breeze.

4got to tell you that I Shouted Out to lilbbee and isthatrm in Introductions in case they were having the same prob finding us . . . gonna go bump it up.

Just got a bit o'time time to celebrate your return -are you "jo" isthatreallyme? - 46 yr old cyber-twin - with a dancing carrot: Wooooooo HOOOOOO!

Hope to be back later on - if the predicted ice storm doesn't knock out the power . . . .

ttyal - *fingers crossed emoticon*

Aud,

After you have clicked on support groups, scroll down past Mcskinny and Floosies and we are down on the second half of the page w/ the regular threads. Try it again you are just not going down far enough...

MJ

))))))))DOH!(((((((((( *smacking forehead*

(Which is about as much exercise I've gotten today. )

Am sipping ice water as I watch the ice storm tho'!

Hi Ladies - coming to you tired but still live from the NJ shore. Already curled up in bed (9pm) and winding down. Missing hubby and looking forward to his safe return. He's taking the red eye home tonight so he'll be back by around 7am. Always fret a little til he's safe in the house again.

Spent today recovering from a girls' night out last night. Headed to a restaurant on the beach. I thought it would be packed but it was VERY quiet. I usually only see the place in the summer and usually just when I'm whizzing by on the bike, I guess it doesn't do much of a winter business b/c it's right on the beach. We loved it though. It's a seafood place and the food, as always, was perfect. It was so nice that it was quiet so my g/f's and I could just sit and laugh and relax and there was no rush to give up the table. We sat by the windows and I couldn't get over how many folks were out jogging along the boardwalk between 8 and 10pm.

I ate ok - I ate bread and butter which I never do but was trying to give myself a fighting chance against the vodka martinis that were going down way too easily. For my meal I had a cup of lobster bisque followed by a tossed salad of mixed veggies with huge hunks of cold crab. (No dressing)

A very fun night but didn't sleep much and been nursing a martini hangover all day today . This of course made today's eating just out of control, anything and everything to keep the stomach happy today

emjay: Yes, I time out as well and have to re log in after reading the posts or even if it just takes me too long to write my own post. Re the dogs - nope, I've never been chased. Probably because I'm going so darn fast they don't even see me NOT! Tony Danza looked really tired . He'd just come from a stage door where he is currently starring in the producers. We were just passing by (on our way to spamalot 3 doors down) At first I thought Tony was going to just cruise on by to his car but he spotted a very young girl with Downs Syn. waiting to see him and he immediately stopped, went over, signed her stuff and posed for pictures with her. He then slowed down and chatted it up a bit with everyone else standing there. (There weren't that many people) before he got in his car.

jen: NYC is one of the few perks of living in NJ. We try to get in pretty often. The princess absolutely LOVES broadway so it's kind of my mother/daughter thing with her. Hubby happened to be with us last week because he's also a huge Monty Python fan. The princess is also an artist and I can't even express to you what it felt like when she was standing in front of Van Gogh's "Starry Nights" last weekend; I walked up to her and whispered "So what do you think?" and she said "It's so.. it's so.. " and couldn't find the words. This moment made my day. Living in NJ sucks in so many ways (born and raised in small town Vermont myself) so I try really hard to take advantage of the good stuff. Like going to Yankees games or NYC/Broadway, Museums, shopping, or going out w/ my g/f's to restaurants on the beach.

This reminds me. Speaking of perks of living in NJ. emjay, if you are looking for motivation to ride a bike - let me tell you my best (and true) biking story in which I was riding through Colts Neck NJ up a small hill, trying to get my groove on when I saw a man crossing the road in front of me at the crest - I made sure not to hit him when I passed.. I waved.. said Hi.. he waved.. said hi.. I continued on my way as I realized.. recognized.. OMG.. Bruce Springsteen.

So now my mom tells everyone "She almost ran over BS on a bike" LMAO!! just a SLIGHT exaggeration

On that note.. battery on the laptop dying so I'm off.. goodnight!!

You guys have me curious about the You book now. Going to give it a look.

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My poor body just has no idea what to do - sleepwakesleepwake - should be fun next week back on nights.

Really enjoyed reading your Post here in the Wee Hours ladyinw . . . awesome story about your daughter/art . . . AND New Jersey/New York . . . AND The Boss . . . AND Tony Danza posing/Downs Syndrome girl. My niece - who is a total homebody who lives in the middle of completely rural NOWHERE - her Midwest family vacationed in New York last summer and had the best time of her life. I mentioned her "ruralness" 'cause she's totally anal about seclusion and "hating groups of people" etc etc . . . she just RAVES and wants to eventually retire and LIVE THERE in NYC now. Freaked the whole family out! They go somewhere different every year or twice a year (All over US - mainly Grand Canyon - Nat'l Park - Disneyland type vacay's) - but she's already got the next two trips planned - ALL to NYC. They stayed in Connecticut I think - and rode a train in every day?

Can't wait to travel more *sigh*

Forgot to mention earlier that I time out constantly - very irritating. I'm sure I'll have to log in yet again after typing this.