crap! I had all my personals done and I was getting ready to send it and one slip of the backspace button and the stupid thing deletes everything!

Marti~ I will be keeping an eye out for that new picture!

Jane~ When Tommy took that picture, I only had 4 hours leading up to that picture. so, I guess I felt more exhausted then I looked. It is nice to be back in the fold of things.....I have more people to talk to!

Jodi~ we had some of that freezing fog and fogginess all day today! some day for a doctor's appointment, huh?

Sassy~ how are you doing on that vacation of yours?

Good morning ladies!

Jodi - I know this is probably unusual, but I used to just love snow days. The kids would get so excited, and the next thing you know we'd be outside making snow angels and snowmen. For some reason, we'd always get out the Monopoly game when we came in. Then they reached their teens and wanted to go back to sleep instead of play. But I surely do understand you wanting to have a day alone. I still need some of those, too, and have been known to say so, loud and clear, lol. After reading what you and Marti wrote about the yoga dvds, I think I'd better pass, lol. I can barely do an exercise dvd that I can see and hear!

Sassy - hope your back is better today. Are you and your sweetie having fun during your vacation? The weather's been nice, hasn't it? Gives a person renewed energy!

Mindee - aww, I just hate it when a long post is lost! It's happened to me, too, and if I think of it now, I'll go to edit and hit the Copy key, just to be on the safe side. So has this been an easy pregnancy so far? Gina has had a rough time, this time. She's diabetic and has had to be monitored very closely. I had no idea what a risk that is! Did I read that you're going to wait until the the baby's born to find out the gender?

I've been doing pretty good with the food this week, but for some reason I haven't gotten in nearly enough water again! What's up with that?? So I've made a note on the fridge to remind myself.

Today Makenzie and I are going to town for groceries and who knows what else, lol. She always finds something that she and her sisters "need", lol. No doubt it will be something Easter-ish since all of that stuff is out now. Ahhh, it's all good!

Have a great day,

Jane- the day didn't end out too badly. I told the kids I didn't want to hear any bickering and they actually behaved- lol. We went to the library and I didn't end up with Pilates- that just looked a bit difficult once looking at the pictures and reading the back of a couple cases. BUT I got excited... I found a dvd of Yoga (by Just My Size). I was excited over the plus sized instructor!!! My daughter and I did it and it was so much better than the other video. I guess I get a bad attitude when you have a 100 lb woman doing contortionist moves- haha. But... with this one, they show you and tell you what they are doing so it is easier to follow. It also has a tips section that tells you how to do different things if you don't have the range of movement you need to do it full force. Maybe it was just a mind thing, but seeing a woman bigger than me doing the moves (and I realize she is limber because she does the stuff), it just gave me hope that I too can do the moves! I am going to look for it on Ebay so I can get a copy of my own.

Hello Ladies--

Took the day off....had a dentist appointment this morning and I thought I would come to work, but it didn't work out that way. Mouth is a bit sore....

Jane--Have fun w/Makenzie today!! I wanted to say that I finally mailed your pages today......I went to the post office both Tuesday and Wednesday and there was such a long line....I wasn't able to stick around without being late for work. So I took advantage today and mailed them. Should get it at least by Monday. Let me know.

Jodi--I was in Walmart today and I ran across a section where they were selling workout DVD's.....there are so many out there! I wonder if that would be one they are selling?? How fun that your daughter did it with you. I think Jhanai did pilates w/me once. She didn't last long, told me it wasn't fun. I did see a workout dance DVD that she might like.....done with the "Cheetah girls". I couldn't do it, but she might. I don't particularly like the idea of little girls teaching me moves.

Mindee--It may be a long while before I get a recent photo of me. Unless I take it myself.

Sassy--I had co-workers at Sony ask me how hubby and I got along so well since we worked together. I told them that it was because I actually LIKE my husband!

Hello to all you other MIA ladies!!

Well, I think I'm going to get some rest and then take advantage of being home today to get a early walk in. I have increased my speed once again and also the incline. The incline of 5 kicks my butt....literally! I can feel it in the back of my legs and when that goes on, I start invisioning a slender backside. Keeps me moving when I do that.

I'm off to go lay down. You all have a great rest of the day and just think: Tomorrow is FRIDAY!!!

Hugs to you all!!

Hello ladies--so many posts so little time--whan I catch up on the reading I will be back to post--probably tomorrow!! Too tired tonite!!

Hello! I am new here and I'm just trying to find some support to help me reach my goal. It's going to take me a long time and I've tried to get started on my own for soooooo long and I just haven't been motivated. I'm going to have to do this now tho. I'm at the highest weight ever. And I'm so uncomfortable in my skin right now. I've been depressed and I think that getting some weight off will be so good for me. (depressed over different issues, other then weight) But I have about 70 pounds to lose in total. So I will try to get to know everyone if you guys don't mind a newbie hanging out here.

Tina

Hello again girls--

Jules--Get some rest....we'll chat when you have more time.

Tina--We absolutely don't mind at all that you're here! Glad you made it to chitchat. We'll all support you and feel free to come here anytime you need someone to "talk" to. The girls are wonderful and so caring.

Well....I haven't walked yet like I intended to....I'm thinking I need to do that soon though. Some shows are on tonight and it would be great to watch them while sitting.

I've talked about needing to get more water intake. Well I ran to Walmart earlier and bought some crystal light. That always helps. I need to quench my hydrated body with some form of liquid besides coffee!! (I should know better!)
It's a start.

Just wanted to pop in really quick and say hello. Need to get moving before I lose my momentum of walking.......

Hello to everyone out there!!

Chat w/ya later!

Marti- I had to do some merchandising in Walmart today so I looked for the DVD but that wasn't one of them. I did see the Cheetah Girls one and kinda thought of getting it. They were out of the 3 in one WTP I wanted to get. Couldn't afford it today anyhow. lol

Jules-hope you are able to get some rest and come back refreshed.

Tina-WELCOME! I am glad you found us here. If you jump in and start posting, I am sure you will feel at home here in no time. These girls are great support. Looking forward to getting to know you. What day are you going to weigh in? If it is Monday, I have a group for Monday WI girls, let me know and you can join us there too.

Not much going on in my life today. Which I guess is good- no news is good news right? lol

just sitting down after having the lights flickering and going off numerous times today due to high winds.

Jane~ We had intentions of not finding out the gender. But since I got everything straightened around with the insurance and the referral, I go on my mom's birthday for a level II ultrasound. I mentioned to Tommy that if they can see what the gender is and I find out, could I tell him or did he want to wait? He said "it depends on my mood. if I am in a good mood, then go ahead and tell me. if I am in a bad mood, then don't tell me." I then said "well, don't you think if you are in a bad mood, and I tell you that it would put you in a good mood?" He thought for a moment and said "yeah, you're right." This pregnancy has been easier but I can't seem to get rid of the UTI. I had one about a month ago, got the script and took it. Went back two weeks later and it still showed that there was something in there, so they sent the sample to the lab. the lab report said that there was nothing in there so they let it go. I went in this past Wednesday and it showed up again, so they wrote me a script for the same medicine as a month ago. They want to make sure that it doesn't end up as a kidney infection. While I am in the hospital they are going to tie my tubes as well. I told Tommy when he got home on Wednesday and he says "so would I have to take some time off work until you can get around or could we get someone to come and help you?" I said I didn't know. I am going to ask my sisters Katy and Wendy who recently got their tubes tied.

Marti~ I hope your mouth feels better soon.

Tina~ Welcome to the group! I hope to get to know you better!

Jules~ how are you doing girl?

Good morning, ladies,

Jodi - yay for finding an exercise video you like. It would be very encouraging to see larger-sized women doing the routine. Sometimes I'm relieved when life seems sort of boring... that means no crisis is going on, lol.

Marti - how's your mouth feeling today? Hope it isn't as sore as it was yesterday. WOOHOO about the scrapbook pages. I can barely wait to get them, and I bet Cristina feels the same way. You know, for some reason, I'm not getting enough water, either. I noticed the trend last week, so I've upped it somewhat, but still not enough.

Jules - hiya sweetcheeks! Git yer bunz in here, and tell us what's going on in your life, ok?

Tina - a big ol' to you! You said you have a lot to lose, and one way to not let that get you down is to focus on just one pound at a time. That's the same way you gained it. If you want to set a mini-goal, you might want to think of it in increments of 5 or 10 pounds. Losing 5 pounds sounds sooo much easier than 70, right? Regardless of your approach, we'll be here for you, ok? Welcome to the family.

Mindee - I had to have help when I had my tubes tied, with things like running the sweeper and lifting stuff. Since my next-youngest child was 6, that was no problem, but you may need help lifting the little ones you already have. Asking your sisters what they think is a good idea. Once you find out the gender, be sure and let us know, ok? We won't tell Tommy, lol. You might want to add some cranberry juice to your diet for the UTI, along with the meds. Some people swear by the juice, but I personally don't know if it works, but it couldn't hurt.

Cristina - where are you? Hope all is well.

Hello to anyone else reading this.

I have put it off as long as I can, and MUST do some cleaning today. I'm not coming back in here until the house is spic and span! Another thing that's been sapping my time is, I've been planning a cut-flower garden, and will not let myself sit back down with that stuff, either, until I'm done with the house. Not that we ever get "done", right?

Toodles,

Ok...Hopefully I can get everyones names straight. I'm really excited to have some buddies to talk to.
Marti thank you for that really nice welcome! I know what you mean about water. Before I started 2 days ago I avoided water like the plague. But now I'm drinking so much water and diet green tea that I'm taking a bizillion trips to the bathroom. haha...I'm not exercising yet because I'm trying to get the eating thing started first. My eating habits were so bad!! I'm following a Diet Center diet because I was a counselor back in the day.

Jodi ~ look we have the exact same starting weight! Had you been at that weight for a long time? That was the highest I've ever been. I usually resided around the 180's but stress has gotten the best of me. But in the year 2000 I was 132 and I was at my best. I felt so good. So I think anywhere under 140 would be great for me.

What program are you guys following? Oh yeah ~ where is the weight in on Monday? Right now I'm weighing myself every day. But I would love to have a day to report in...hee...stay honest!

Congrats on the upcoming arrival Mindee! You have your hands full! I know I had 4 kids 5 and under at one time. Been there...done that...haha....

Talk to you all later. I'm off to be a bus driver....for my kids for the next little while.

Tina

Tina--Welcome--you'll get the names straight pretty quick--this is a very chatty bunch!!

Jane--with all the snow/ice melting and two dogs...my life is cleaning the floors!! Not much going on, had a flu bug that didn't want to go away--totaly drained me, hopefully it's gone and I am feeling better.

Mindee--good to see you back!!

Jodi--hey there!! I ordered the Zone pilates dvd--don't know if I will like it or not--it just came today. Does your local library have exercise dvds to check out, also there a a few indoor flea markets around here and I see exercise tapes from time to time for pretty cheap. There's always Ebay too.

Marti--I love the crystal light peach tea.

Hi to everyone else!!

Christina and Jules....thank you for the warm welcome. It's hard to get started for me. I'm trying to stay on track and I'm just starting. I AM going to go with the smaller goals. The last time I had to do this ~ I lost 60 pounds. (this time it's 70) But I would say to myself, "I can't wait to get into the 180's or whatever the next step down would be. And then I do a little celebration when I reach each level. Well, I need to get busy. I'll check back tomarrow! You all seem to be so nice and many of you have similar goals as me. Thank you!!!


Tina

Cristina--you and your family will be in my prayers, must be so scary for you!! We were posting at the same tiem so I missed yours!! XOXOXOX to you!!

Tina--I would be ecstatic to get back in the 180's again, though my ultimate goal--at this point oneunderland looks beautiful!! Good idea with the smaller goals--keeps the frustration at bay!!