Hey ladies, I'm back in the office. :cb: Kempy, Karen and Cal, thanks for keeping the thread going. I was sooo having withdrawals from you guys. It shows too because over the weekend I felt like I wanted to snack non-stop. I didn't go to weigh in on Fri or Sat. because I couldn't drive. I am trying to rein myself in this week so I can at least show a maintain and NOT a gain. If I do though, I can use PMS and the surgery as an excuse right? :lol: You should see my leg--it's still swollen and much bigger than the right side, it's comical!

I went through my first Starbucks drive-thru this morning. I am walking w/one crutch and am off my pain meds, but I didn't want to have to get out of the car and have difficulty carrying my coffe and opening the door with one hand, etc.... plus I'm lazy right? :lol: I went to my first therapy session yesterday and it was almost brutal. I had to ice my knee down something fierce yesterday. Well, as luck would have it when I can finally go up and down the stairs my home computer is acting up so I can't get online. I think it finally may be on it's last legs. I am going shopping for a new laptop though so I'm not totally heartbroken.

We have been having some chilly weather here during the day, sometimes not even up to 75 some days. That's weird. The sun is out now though and it's nice and cool. Hope you guys can get some sun where you are.

Karen, congrats on your 3 lbs lost! :dancer: You are doing great with all that exercise too.

Kempy, it's always fun to have your husband tweak your memory w/moves you forgot about :flame: That's great about the p/t job. How soon will you start?

Cal, I use a photo program I downloaded for free to resize some of my pictures. I will look it up and see if I can find the name of it. It is pretty easy to use and then you can upload your pics here.

Well, it's my first day back so I guess I better get some work done. :grouphug: Chat later.

Hehe Noelle I didn't think about it that way.

Did you happen to watch Rules of Engagment last night? I really like that show.

When you find the site you downloaded post it. I want to get it too. I was looking on my puter and the only thing they offer is shutterbug and I really don't want to download everything to that.

I don't know if I have the job actually. My realtor just said that her co-worker might still have an opening. I am not really getting myself worked up, it will happen if it is meant to be.

It is good to hear that you are out and about. Do they think this will be what fixes your knee?

Hi everyone, I've been missing in action again. Trying get caught up on how everyone's doing.

Noelle, I'm praying for a speedy recovery for you, but glad your back. I've been going to the WW meetings, but seem to be playing with the same couple of pounds. Still having trouble getting motivated with the exercise thing. I long for the day when exercise used to be such a habit, that if I missed a day, it felt like something was missing from my day. Unfortunately, those days have been long gone for a while.

Karen, Hi. I've been on this site for about six months now, off and on. These ladies are the greatest, but I'm sure you've already figured that out. A little about myself: married 18 years, 24 year old son, 15 year old daughter, and one two year old granddaughter (who is the light of my life) with another grandchild on the way. Oh yeah, and I can't forget my baby, my 3 year old Pomeranian named Nala. She's all black with a little white patch on her chest. I agree with Kemp, you are the motivator right now. keep up the good work.

Kemp, sounds like things are going good with the house. I'd love to have a mini-workout room. I started to have one of those when I first got married, but it became my junk room, and now is my daughter's room. My workout room didn't last too long.

Dips, I hope school is going good for you.

Cal, how's your foot healing?

well, better go for now.

Hi cwneeds2lose, Nice to meet you.. I agree with you this is a really great group. I feel like we have been friends forever. So you have a pomeranian too!! I love mine to pieces and they are both spoiled. Ginger the red one, I got in July of 2004 from the local shelter. She just turned 4 on January 9. And Sissy, my sable one I rescued from a puppy mill in December of 2005. She will be 3 on July 12 this year. They each have their own car seat and I just got a stroller for them (ME!) a couple weeks ago. :) I am hoping that one of these days it will quit snowing and I can join the walking group in Woodland Park!
It's nice of you to think of me a a motivator because I really have never been and that just motvates me more! It's nice how that works!

Noelle, glad that you are feeling better. I know that you will be up and going again in no time.

We have a sun room off of our bedroom and I have my treadmill and ab lounge in there. I love it because I can be in there and watch the deer and elk when they go past our house. I have several pictures of deer that like to tease Ginger and Sissy through the fence because they know they can't get out!

Hi Cal, I too am looking forward to not having all this weight by Summer time. I first made my goal date of June 15th but have changed it now to July 1. We usually go on vacation in June but I think we are going to go later this year. I hope I am down at least to a reasonable weight by then. I'm still going to shoot for 125 though!!

Well, guess I'll close for tonight. Take care, Karen

:val1: GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY LADIES!! :val1: It is a balmy 1 degree here this morning! I have already received a phone call from my oldest brother this morning asking me how it feels to be officially a "senior citizen" today!!! I told him GREAT now I can get all the senior discounts at the stores!!! :rofl:

I hope all of you have really great days today! And enjoy!

Take care, Karen

Hey guys! It is nice and cold here too. Our high is 42. That is cold for down south. Just wait for sunner though, we will be baking.

CW good to see you agian. Don't be such a stranger. What's up?

Karen where are you guys going on vacation this year? We don't know if we are going to go on one or just work on saving for the pool. We do have to go to Nashville in April for a convention and that is like a vacation. Well, for me it is. I don't have to go to the darn thing. It is pretty boring so I usually hang out in the hotel room or go shop.

I am going to help my realtor friend today. She has a bunch of letters she needs addressed so I figured why not. I am just going to be sitting here so I should make myself useful.

Do any of you have plans for Valentines Day?

Well, I didn't workout today but I did go to help my friend. It was nice to hang out with other women. I guess I never realized how much I miss being around other people. I had a good time and I am going to help her tomorrow too. I didn't ask if she was going to pay me but I guess she will. To be honsety with you guys I really just enjoyed talked to them. Another lady there said that she might want to utilize me too so how knows I might actually make a few bucks from this.

I am cooking some lasagna for dinner and we are going to hang out here with a bottle of wine. What a great Valentine's this is going to be!

hello everyone,

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's day.:val1: I spent my valentine's day at the world ag expo walking, walking, walking. I guess all the exercise I got today was the highlight of it. I did see a beautiful aquamarine (very clear) and dimond ring at the expo. :yikes: I wanted it so bad. It's a good thing I left when I did, or my finger would be sporting that beautiful ring right now. :yes: I almost told my husband that's what I wanted for valentine's day. He did buy me some flowers this morning. I really wanted to go see a movie :corn: "music and lyrics" or "because I said so", but we spent so much time at the Expo, that we didn't get to do anything else. Anyway, I'll talk to you soon.

cw

Good Morning,
I am getting ready to go and do my WATP's and thought before I do I would jump on here and say hello. I told my hubby several weeks ago that I really wanted a mini trampoline for my birthday and was I ever surprised that he ha that for me yesterday!! :) I know, I know it's not very romantic but I really wanted one!! :trampo:

We will be going to Pensylvania to see my hubby's Dad and family, and after being there for a few days will come back to Missouri to see my Dad and family there. Both of our Mom's have passed on and his Dad is 86 and mine is 84 so we spend our vacations visiting with them now. I'm glad that my hubby gets 3 weeks vacation because we spend 10 days of that just on travel time!:(

We are going to try to sell our 5th wheel trailer this year before we go and see if we can find a small motor home instead. It is kind of nice to stay in State Parks and campgrounds along the way. So we will probably be going in September this year instead of June like we used to. Thought it might be nice to stay home in Colorado through the Summer instead of going back in to all the heat and humidity!! :sunny:

Guess I'll get going and finish my coffee. Then WALK, WALK, WALK!!!
Karen

Just a quick hello. I am helping my friend today and I need to hop in the shower. I did go to the gym this morning so that is out of the way.

I will be abck later to chat.

Hello Everyone,

I'm home today getting caught up on some things and just taking in easy. I've been really tired lately, and I need some down time.
Hope everyone has a great day.

Cal

Hope everyone had a great Valentine's day yesterday. I am stuck with two boxes of chocolates that I don't know what to do with...well, I did dip into one of them this morning and had a few pieces, but I know i have to get rid of them somehow because I will eat the rest in one sitting if they are still there when I get home.

Karen, happy belated birthday!!! :hb: :hat: :gift: How nice to have a birthday and a :love: occasion like that all in one day. And hey, you got what you asked for with the trampoline, you can't beat that. I have to say that I'm proud of you for having your babies in their own carseats. Some people don't even restrain their dogs when they go riding, it freaks me out to see them hanging out of windows.

I couldn't get into the office yesterday or on the computer for that matter. I started my Valentine's day off with dropping Michael off at school, then going for my first post-op physical torture...I mean therapy session. OMG I was in pain! I didn't take the pain meds before hand because I wouldn't be able to drive but sheesh, those therapists are sadists! They would tell me to bend my knee until I feel pain, then they'd push it back a few degrees more--OUCH! To top it all off, after doing the circuit they do a massage afterwards complete with manipulating the very site of my incisions--DOUBLE OUCH! Then I couldn't take the pain meds because I still had to do the after school pick up, then go to a doctor's appointment. I was limping around like it was only the 2nd day after surgery. OK, enough cry-babying from me. I am tough right? (I'm just trying to convince myself I guess.). I go back for another session on Friday...then 3X week for another 3 weeks. Can't wait, NOT!

Kempy, I totally know what you mean about having women around to talk to and work with. I have been in this office by myself for about 4 years now and I miss the girls at my old office...that's why I hang out here so much I guess. Glad you're finding something to do.

Cal, hope you can relax today and catch up on your much needed rest.

I have to go and get some work done, these piles are getting high!

Ok, I can finally post.

Karen Happy Belated Birthday. I always give weird things on holidays. One year on our anniversary I have Joe an ironing board. The gift for that year of marriage was wood so I thought that was a good thing. He loved it.

Noelle I hope that I never have to fo through PT, I think I would punch someone. I wonder if they have ever had that happen. I would say send the choclate to me but I don't want it either. A few of the ladies at the office have it sitting out and that is not a good thing.

Cal did you get yourself caught up? Are you guys cold out there too? We are getting the coldest air yet tonight. The low is supposed to be 26. :yikes:

I am going to stay home tomorrow and work on the mailers here. I have some guys coming to instal trim in the garage. It is a good thing that I can do this here. Today I did 100 envelopes in 2 hours. Mind you, I wrote each one by hand. Talk about a cramp. At least there is money involved in this cramp. Joe seems to think that I need to ask what she is going to pay me, but I really don't care. It gives me something to do with my time instead of watching decorating shows. I look at it this way, I am making money instead of spending it.

Hello My Girls
 

I seemed to have missed so much. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY KAREN!!

Can I just tell you all that my Valentines day SUCKED! :mad: My boyfriend had to work overtime to deliver flowers and gifts which I suspected, but he did not have anything sent to me and it pissed me off. He claimed that he got me something but he wouldn't be able to give it to me until the 15th (today). Then he got into a minor car accident so he said he was too upset to come see me so he will see me tomorrow. He has a lot of making up to do.

Okay I'm done ranting. I have to get caught up with everyone's posts. I'll check back later...

HEY DIPS!! Good to hear from you! I was wondering about you and if everything was OK. Sorry about your Valentine's Day. I've had those too even with it being my birthday.

And Thanks to all of you for your Birthday wishes. It was really a pretty good day, even though I hit the big 55!!:eek:

I wasn't very happy when I got on the scales again this morning--- I didn't lose anything!:( I haven't gained any so I guess that is good. But I was hoping to see at least a one pound loss after I've been doing the WATP's so much. But I'll keep it up and continue and refuse to give up! I guess just like everyone else I get frustrated when I work so hard at it and don't see it on the scales.

Sure hope everyone has a good day and I'll check back later.

Karen

BRRRR! It is cold here right now. It isn't even 30 yet. So, I am not going to the gym this morning. I am going to stay and clean. One of the pool guys is coming back to show us a drawing. I am really looking forward to that.

Dips men can be such pains sometimes. I just wonder if you have found the man that knows what he has with you yet? Whoever figures that first is going to beone lucky man!

Karen I really try not to get on the scale these days. That book I am reading says to measure your waist and go from there. If you pose from there you are doing good. It is bad to have fat around your organs like that.

Noelle did you ever find the link to the photo site?

Good morning ladies. I am stalling getting ready for the day. I am weighing-in first thing today at WW hoping I have a maintain. My home scale might say so but I know it doesn't match what the center's scale says. Then I have PT this morning...TORTURE! I can already feel myself tensing up :lol:

Dips, I'm sorry about your Valentine's day. I have those kinds of delays all the time. I make sure I get compensated real well later on :devil:. I hope he makes it up to you the way you deserve. How's this semester going? I just realized that you are probably the same age as my oldest nephew :lol: He's going to school for a teaching degree.

Karen, don't worry about the scale not moving, you have been working out so much that your muscles are retaining water while trying to repair themselves, that always seems like it "slows" our scale progress. I am so proud of you for being so diligent w/your diet and exercise. You will look and feel fabulous come your vacation.

:wave: Hi cw! Long time no hear. Oh, I know what you mean about those expos and the jewelry! I don't know if I would've shown your restraint :D.

Kempy, have fun w/the pool man, well, you know what I mean :lol:. I can't believe you addressed 100 envelopes by hand! You're making my hand cramp just thinking about it :lol:. But good for you for staying busy. Hope it warms up for y'all in Texas :sunny: ...oh, the photo editor software, I believe it's called Irfanview or something like that. I got it off of Cnet.com . If you go to the Cnet website just type in Irfanview and it should bring up a link for you. I'm doing this off of memory because it's on my home computer which is cr@p.

Cal, have a nice day at work. It's Friday, give those kids a pop-quiz or something :lol:

I've gotta run and let the dog out, she keeps poking me with her cold nose looking for attention. Have a great Friday :grouphug:

I want to see if this works.

It is so small. I am going to have to play with the software to see if I can figure it out.

Hi Kempyd, Your dogs are really cute!:) Are they both Labs?

I was just going to try to do some jumping on the trampoline when Ginger decided that she thought it was better for her to be on it than me!! Guess she thinks she needs to lose weight! :rofl: I tried several times to get on it but she jumps right up there before I can start jumping! Sissy just kind of looked at it and figured it looked like work so she went over to the couch and layed down!

I just had to snap a picture to share.

Have a good day!!:)
Karen

I am back from my WI and was DOWN 1 lb :cb:. I am really happy with that because I wasn't really tracking my food over the past week and a half. P/T wasn't as painful as it was on Wednesday--either because I am loosening up or because I took 3 Advil before going :lol:. Either way, I am really happy how my morning turned out. I got a really good massage too so it made up for a lot of the pain I endured :lol:

Karen, that Ginger is too cute. I hope she gives you some time on it for yourself :lol:

Kempy, so you got some software going on huh? Hope you can get it to work for you. I love seeing pics of your girls.

Happy Saturday ladies. We've got rain here and I've got laundry to do...I guess the dryer it is. We went to a Health and Fitness expo last night. Rick and Michael's karate club had a booth there and the dojo was doing demonstrations and getting people to sign up. It was two hours long but at least I brought my chair. There was a pets and people section so I checked that out too. They have a bodymint for dogs so they don't smell, isn't that funny?

Anywho, any plans for the long weekend?

Hope everyone had a great weekend. I've got today to rest a bit, then it's back to school tomorrow. Only 3 weeks until Spring Break. I can't believe how fast this quarter is going.
I didn't do much over the weekend. I don't like trying to go anywhere during a 3-day weekend; too much traffic.

Weather is so far pretty nice. It's chilly in the morning, but warms up to the mid 70's during the day. I think today is the last day I have to go to physical therapy; I hope so. My dr did say that I will probably have to wear the brace for another month or so. I'm just glad that I won't be wearing it when we go on our cruise in June.

I do have a dentist appointment in about 45 minutes, so have a great day everyone.

Cal

Hello everyone, Well, I finally made the 5 miles today! :cb: I did the 3 mile Super Fat Burn and then right after I did the 2 mile High Calorie burn! :running: Then I did the 150 crunches on the ab lounge. Now I want to continue that through this week--- maybe add another mile next week!

We've had a really pretty day here today but there is a snow storm coming in tonight! Can you belive it is in the 50's now--- and 20's tomorrow!! :( I know Spring is supposed to be jsut around the corner but I think they forgot to say WHICH corner!!!

Well, I'll check back later to see what's going on with everyone.
Karen

Hey guys. I didn't get a chance to post over the weekend. i guess we did more than I thought we did. We went shopping Saturday and then went to our friends house Sunday. Yesterday we met the young couple across the street from us so that was nice.

Karen the girls are Labs. Spoiled ones at that. It is so funny to me that as soon as Joe gets out of the bed to get dressed the hop up in it with me. It is like they can't wait for him to get up. We have a Tempuerpedice bed and I think they love that even more.

Cal how long have you had that cast one now? I am so jealous that you are going on a crusie. We keep talking about it but I think the pool with be first.

Noelle I would have been with the pets too. Our mall had a set up this weekend for camps that kids can go to over the summer. I guess that is a big thing over here. We never even thought about going to camp back in LA.

I am home today. I finished the mailers and I am going to go back Thursday to help one lady try to get her office straight. Not much else going on other than that.

Hello ladies, just checking in before heading to work. I've got a late start today but i have to go in and do some work. With therapy 3x a week I just don't feel like going in after being worked over so I don't go in much, only when I really have to.

Karen, thanks for the link to bearshare. I remember using them awhile back, but don't have it anymore on my computer. No time like no to start downloading some good music. You are so rocking that exercise! You go girl.

Cal, hope you're well rested. 3 weeks til spring break? So how many weeks of P/T did you endure? Aren't you glad it's over? The therapists at the center I go to are really good, they make it fun to be there--even though I'm doing things that hurt, they joke around and make you feel more at ease.

Well, I gotta get my butt out the door before I start having thoughts of jumping back into bed :lol: Chat later.

I don't know if I told you guys this before, but "Lost" will be filming at my sisters' work place tomorrow. The set builders are there now constructing what looks like a guard shack outside, and the building where she works is supposed to be an "airport". It's really the newspaper print/production facility. I think they will be using the lobby inside as well. I have P/T tomorrow, otherwise I would be sitting in that lobby as an aiport extra. :lol:

Oh yeah, I've seen Jorge Garcia (Hurley) walking around at Ala Moana shopping center on prior occasions. I wish I could bump into Matthew Fox or that other handsome blonde guy.... the one that got robbed....you know, the famous whatshisname? Josh Holloway...yeah, that's it.

That is cool Noelle. I love lost.

WOW! Noelle, That is really neat to know!! I never miss Lost and if we have to be away for any reason when it it is on it is recorded!! I think that is just one really great show! Oh yeah, and if you run in to Matthew or Josh Tell them Karen says Hello!!! :lol:

I've never watched Lost; don't know anything about it.
Kempy: I had the cast on for about 8-9 weeks and now I have a brace that I'll be wearing for at least another week or so. I think I'll miss it when I don't have to wear it anymore.
Noelle: Yes, I'm soooo glad that PT is over. It really wasn't that bad, but I felt like I never had any time to get things done. I've been extra careful going up and down stairs.

Cal

Hi everyone,

My weekend was a fairly busy one. Went to See's Candy and moved a bedroom set on Sat.; had a cheer compitition:cheer: on sunday. Luckily, it was in Fresno (about 30 min drive) so that was good. yesterday, Arbonne delivery and Michael's for some beads to make watches. Pretty boring, huh. :yawn:

Dips, sorry about your valentine's day. I wanted a movie, and got the World Ag Expo instead. I hope your man is making it up to you big time.:cofdate: :chockiss: :val3:

Kemp, I think it's great that Your helping your friend out. I would love to do something like that right now. I want to do something part-time to make a little extra money. :write: I seem to be taking care of everyone's checking account (not getting paid), and helping people with Estate sales. I lost 2 pounds that week,:goodscale and didn't even try, I worked so hard. I really can't complain, because I got my grandmother's antique oak table & chairs, her vintage Fransican china, silverware, vintage cookie box, etc. I made out with everything I got out of it. Anyway, I hope you really enjoy your time out of the house, Kemp.

Karen, that Ginger is sooooooo cute. :rofl: I lover poms. They are the most loving, affectionate dogs, with so much character. My baby spends most of her time laying around. When you walk in the room, she will roll over on her back so you can rub her belly. That's about the most exercise she gets. It's a wonder she's not huge, but she's still 6-7 pounds. You just gotta love em' You are my exercise hero. I'm trying to get my butt in gear and start getting into the exercise routine, :ebike: :woops: but I hate it. I did belly dance :belly: for weight loss today, and needless to say, i don't know if I'll do it again. oh, I'm the exercise dvd/video queen. :queen: You know how it is, you buy them and think that by getting them you'll lose weight by osmosis. :lol:

Cal, I hope you got the rest you needed yesterday. My parents spent most of January in Arizona. They left AZ last week and now they're in Laughlin, NV. My aunt's spends the fall and the winter in Tonto Basin, because my cousin (her son) lives in your home town. I'm so jealous about your cruise. My husband and I have talked about it, but never got around to doing it. Well, someday.

Noelle, :carrot: :bravo: on the weight loss. I've got to start journaling along with the exercise. I just flat out need to get back on track and follow the program instead of making excuses. My husband is crazy about Lost. That's the only show he wants recorded if he misses it. I didn't watch it from the beginning, so I never got into Lost like him. Now, Grey's Anatomy is a different story. I love that show, and that's the one I record if I'm not home on Thurs. nights. Anyway, it's too bad you can't be an extra. That would have been so cool.

Have a good day. Sorry to be so wordy today.:blah: :blah: :blah:

cw

Good morning guys. I am heasing to the mall to get some clothes for our trip. we are going to a convention in Nashville and some of Joe's customers are taking us out a few nights so I am getting some dressier clothes.

Karen I love Lost but sometimes I wish they would give you more. It seems like they only give you a smidgen of info. My hubby is about had it with it and I have to force him to watch it now. Maybe I can get him back into it.

cal I bet you will miss the brace. You have had it on for so long you have gotten used to the weight.

CW I don't know how much I will be out of the house with this. I am not working today but I am ok with that. I have things I am going to get done.

We have another pool guy coming today with a drawing. I am so looking forward to it. It is amazing the designs they come up with . I amsure we will start to make little changes on it though. I had sticker shock from the first guy. :yikes:

Hello ladies, I'm just back from my PT session and Im walking a little straighter today. The massage that I thought was so awesome last time was so SORE! I guess the bruises I got from the last time were just poked and prodded some more... I'll stop whining though if it'll help me get my natural walk back w/out a limp. I'm such a crybaby though, I admit it.

Kempy, when is the convention? Did you find some fabulous clothes? You know, I've never really watched Lost other than the initial episode. My sister loves it though and won't miss any shows. I do like the look of Josh Holloway though, and blondes aren't usually my type :lol:

Hi cw, my girlfriend gave me some Arbonne body scrub and a nice body lotion. I love it! I think it's called Mandarin cashmere or something like that. The lotion is great and lasts a long time. Hey, Grey's Anatomy has some good looking guys too :love:

Karen, if I do run into anyone from the cast here, I will tell you guys all about it :lol:

Gotta go grab some lunch, I'm starving.

Noelle the convention is in 2 weeks. I still ahve not gotten abck to my WW weight but oh well. I did find some good clothes. There were hugh sales going on. I still need to find a black jacket. I am looking for one that I can wear with jeans not only dress pants. I am thinking I might have to find that in Nashville. All of the jackets down here are gone. It is summer clothes now.

I could really use a massage right now. My lower back is on the fritz. Of course, I don't want to be in pain like Noelle.

Uh oh, we were almost onthe second page. Where is everyone today.

I went to the office to finish the mailer and I am getting started on one of the girls office tomorrow. She needs to be more organized and that it right up my alley. I am going to go in in the morning and start that. I think if she just had it set up in the correct way she would do fine. Other than that nothing else is going on. I am planning on doing our taxes tonight. I would like my refund before we go to Nashville.

Anything else exciting from you guys?

Hey Kemp, nothing exciting from me except I can walk pretty much without the assistance of a crutch or cane--pretty exciting huh? :running: I just sent pictures of Lulu, a dog belonging to Lost director Jack Bender who was at the shoot yesterday. She hangs out with the crew. According to my sister, the scene shot yesterday was done with the character "Juliet" (Elizabeth Mitchell). I don't watch the show so I'm not in the know.

Thanks for mentioning taxes...I just found a document I needed for my interest dividends so I can bring everything to our accountant. I hate doing taxes :mad:

Anywho, here at work trying to get motivated to do something.

Good Morning Ladies! :sunny:
I have to say when I got on the scales this morning I was very HAPPY!!! :) I lost another 4 pounds! When I first started on this I was at 189 on January 1, so that makes it a 15 pound loss so far!! :cheer: I know my ticker says start weight at 185 but that was what I was at when I found 3FC! I have never got this far before and I know it is because that I have all you ladies to cheer me on! :carrot: I've lost 10 or 12 before but have never hit the 15 pound loss. So now I'm really motivated to keep going and I know that with the help and encouragement from all of you I'm going to lose the last 49 pounds that I need to. :dust:

So now I need to get busy and go WALK, WALK, WALK!! :running:

Have a GREAT DAY!! Karen

:high: Way to go Karen! :cb: :dancer:

What a great job Karen!:cheer: :dancer:

You are doing great. i told you that you weremy motivation. Now you know why.

I actually woke up earlier than I normally do and Joe and I went to the gym. It felt good too. I had to work for about 2 hours but now I am done for the day. I have to return a few things to the mall but I am not complaining about that at all.

Anyone else have anything fun planned today or over the weekend?

Hey ladies...whew, I am beat! I just endured 3.5 hrs of P/T. I went to my WI this morning and get this, gained 2 lbs :eek: -- but I had to eat breakfast before I went so I could take my pain medication before therapy, which was right after the WI. I was bummed, but really, my leader said that since I ate before I weighed in, I could now eat before each WI and track my results like that. Whatever... made sense, but it doesn't make me feel better. But there was no way I was going to P/T w/out my meds :lol: Oh well, I just have to do better next week and eat right after WI. :rolleyes:

Kempy, it's me and Rick's 12th anniversary on Sunday so we are probably going out to dinner and a show tomorrow so we can sleep in on Sunday. I can't believe we made it to 12 years, we've been at each other's throats lately :lol: There's an ebb and flow to everything right? The main thing I guess is that we keep finding each other again. I have no idea what I'm going to get him as a gift yet. I have to sneak around the mall and go shopping.

Well, that's all around here.

Karen, I forgot to ask you, what did you think of American Idol last night? Any favorites yet? I like Lakisha for the girls, and Phil for the guys. The girls are in such a different league than the boys though... what do you think?