JANA . . .

Well, this is Victoria Day weekend in Canada . . . the usual time for everybody to open the cottage and get the spring garden planted. That won't be happening in Atlantic Canada for sure. Nothing but dull, cold, and rainy weather predicted for the whole long weekend -- at least yesterday's snow has melted away again.

Anyway, Chickies hope each of you has a great moving and shaking day planned . . . see you all later . . .

Diana- hope your loss was a "real" one and not due to something weird and medical...sounds like it was though so I'll congratulate you, lol.
Sorry you have such stress with your sil-- sounds dreadful!! Sounds like they are the ones with the problems for sure.

Jana- WTG on more weight gone forever!! You are doing awesome, girl!

Linda- sorry you are having crappy weather for the 3 day weekend! It's nice here, but not as warm as earlier in the week and they are saying we probably won't get the rain they predicted before. Are you going to do anything fun? Or just try to stay warm, lol.
We went out to eat as a family tonight at Moxies...I wanted to do a day trip tomorrow or Monday, but with gas prices so insanely high I don't know. Maybe we'll call it good with a matinee and picnic or meal out.

Well, I've done 5 days in a row of my t-tapp bootcamp. It's a killer workout so I'm pretty proud of myself for perservering through the pain. I was pretty sore on days 2 and 3. I *think* I'm going for 10 in a row and then will go to every other day. If I feel really ambitious I'll do 14. Pretty sure I've lost some inches though already

have a great weekend everyone!

Hi gang . . .

Sorry that I'm not feeling very chatty today. It's still raining and very cold around here . . . gets depressing really quickly. Not much else going on in my life either. Hopefully the weather and my mood will pick up again soon.

Have a great moving and shaking kind of day, everybody, and I'll see you again soon . . .

Wow, ladies. Everyone must be very busy....or totally off target. I hope everyone's just really busy. Where is everyone?

I'm back to feeling puney again. Tummy still giving me trouble. I'm thinking I'm going to have to totally quit taking Ibuprofen, although I'm not completely convinced that's where my upset tummy's coming from. Maybe it'll look good on the scales, though?? Haven't checked.

Hope everyone's having a good day. Hope everyone has a wonderful week full of God's blessings!

Diana

Good Morning Ladies!!!

Well I'm still holding on at 189. I'm taking bread back out this week so I'm going to try and see if I can see 185 this week. Ya'll think I can do it?? I sure hope so!

I have a new male friend in my life. He came over my house and we played a video game and watched a movie. It felt weird to have fun with someone of the opposite sex that was not my ex. It has been so loooooooong since I had FUN period. I had a great time yesterday!! He and I are just friends and nothing more because he has a girlfriend. We used to date briefly for about 9mths in 2005 right before I met my ex but nothing ever came of it. I actually kinda stopped dating him to be with my ex. BIG MISTAKE!!!!!!! He's sweet and we have fun 2gether.

I hope all you ladies have a wonderful day!!!

Hi gang . . .

Yesterday, I discovered my water heater had decided to start leaking. Try not to have semi-major disasters in a small town on a holiday weekend . . . wow - hope I find my plumber tomorrow; and hope he can fit my water heater into the morning or at least give me a definite time (because I have a previously scheduled appointment at 1:00).

Today, one of my ex-employees (pre-my-retirement) was at work (even though it is a holiday) and was whining for help, so that kept me rather busy . . . at least it took my mind off the plumbing problems.

Have a good moving and shaking evening everybody . . . see you soon.

I'm here! Today was a rainy holiday...not much fun. My dh took 3 of the kids to the movies, but oldest ds didn't want to go so I stayed here with him... read and had a hot bath. It was nice.
Still going strong with my t-tapp bootcamp. Today was day 8 and I will go for 2 more days, then take 2 days off and then continue with that every other day. On my off days I think I will get back on my treadmill. I'm feeling really good though.
Just fed the kids Mac-n-Cheese and I think dh and I will get vietnamese take-out to enjoy for the season finale of 24.
Let's all commit to a great OP week! Take care.

I finished my t-tapp bootcamp this morning- YAY ME! 10 days!! You aren't supposed to measure for until after your 2 days of resting due to swollen muscles, but I snuck a peak yesterday and added up 8.5 inches gone! 1.5 ea from my waist and hips and a a half inch from each arm, upper thigh, calf etc. I'm very happy about it and my pants are definitely feeling looser. Now to keep up the momentum. Starting Saturday I will go to every other day for the next 4-5 weeks and then re-evaluate.

Just had lunch...kids wanted McDonalds and I probably would have given in, but I was babysitting a friend's little girl so needed to be home. I bought some of those kippered seafood snacks awhile back, but have been too afraid to try them until today. They are actually quite good! Even my little Erin loved them. High in the good omega 6 fats and protein. I'm trying to eat more in line with Nourishing Traditions or "real" food.

Anyway, hope everyone is having a good day and hope I haven't been abandoned here! lol

Hi gang . . . . . .

Just a quick little hello to everybody. Don't know where the day has gotten to. At least nothing else has broken down today (at least not that I've discovered yet ). Went to the optometrist and ordered new glasses today . . .yippee . . . soon I should be able to see properly again. Another yippee . . . Finally got weighed after my 4 week abstinence and got to move my ticker 3.2 pounds further east.

Have a great evening, gang . . . keep things moving and shaking and I'll see you again really soon . . .

Hi ladies, I am so hopelessly far behind, I hope you don't mind if I pick up right here.... I've been lurking and reading, just haven't taken time to post.

I've been floundering lately on my exercise but after reading about Emily's 10 day bootcamp, I've gotten re-motivated about getting back on track with exercise. This is day 3 of exercising, I think I'll use Emily's 10 day example as my goal. Hope you don't mind if I copy you Emily, but you are good inspiration for me right now.

Jana, You are doing so well! Girl you are just flying through the lbs. Congrats and I love your new avatar. You are such a cutie! I'm glad to see you getting your spirit back regarding the new guy.

Linda, Congrats for getting to a new decade! You are very dedicated and I'm so happy you got to move it so far over. Wow you have really had the luck with your appliances lately. Did you have to replace your water heater?

Hi Diana and Losing4another. So glad to see you both here.

The last couple of weeks have not been so great for me. There have been several social situations that have made it hard to stay on track. I actually got back up to 201 a few days ago, but the scales are slowly retreating. They are back to 197 and I've been on track for the last several days, so I hope to be back to ticker by the weekend. I know I didn't actually gain that much, but the sodium and water sure reek havoc on the scales.

I have been enjoying the results of weight loss a lot lately, and it has been on my mind so much. I have sooooo much more energy since losing weight. It has really been almost amazing to myself. DH and I are working outside in the yard and garden for at least 15-20 hours a week, and it feels great! Last week, I had a stressful day at work, mainly sitting at my desk, trying to handle a problem at work. As soon as I got home, I changed clothes and went straight outside and worked in the yard for a couple of hours. All the stress was gone by the time I went back in. This weekend DH and I spent the morning clearing a fence line at our house, then DS and I went up to my Dad's house to plant his garden for him. I could never have done that in the past, as it was a full day from 8 am til 8 pm. DD and I went for a five mile bike ride this afternoon. These are all things that I wouldn't have had the energy to do two years ago. As much as I enjoy the smaller clothes and the compliments and the increase in my own self-esteem, I appreciate the increased energy so much more.

Talk to you all later!

Good Morning . . .

Life is good . . . the sun is shining this morning . . . although it is still a little too cold to be considered seasonal . . . 10C/50F . . . but it is a start and it's supposed to continue moving in the proper direction this week.

Other than that, things are ticking along at about a normal speed . . . no more appliance malfunctions () -- although I'm definitely not looking forward to getting the bill for the installation of the new WH (think the plumber was afraid I'd pass out on the spot if he told me what he was charging so I have to wait to get the bill in the mail.

Kittens are being . . . kittens . . . Most of the time they manage to truck down to the kitty litter just like the big cats but every once in a while they (well, mostly Frickle) get 'confused'. This morning I caught her peeing on the couch . Gave it a good vinegar spray after scrubbing it . . . hope that works to erase the 'memory'.

So glad you are enjoying all your new found (and well-earned) "Vim and Vigor", TAMMY . . . go girl go . . .

Nothing exciting on my agenda for today. Kittens have to go to the vet for their second round of shots this afternoon and I do hope to get some sewing done. Keep things moving and shaking, gang . . . see you soon . . .

Hi gang . . .

Hope all the 'Yankees' have a great Memorial Day Weekend -- with better weather than we 'Canuks' had for Victoria Day (well, some of us, anyway).

Keep things moving and shaking . . . see you later . . .

Hi everyone,

Day 4 of exercise feels good. Saturday's are my usual rest day (only from exercise - I'm going nonstop doing everything else on Saturday's) so tomorrow will be a real challenge.

Linda, if the vinegar doesn't work, try "urine-off". It is the only thing I have found that really works but it does! We got a new cat last summer and the disruption caused our old cat to pee in the corner of the living room, repeatedly. We ended up tearing out the old carpet (it was very old anyway) and airing it out for a few weeks, using the urine off. It removed the smell completely and since we had new carpet layed in that room, the cats have stayed in their litter box.

Hope everyone has a good, on plan weekend. Weekends are always more challenging.

Good Morning Ladies!!!!

Well I didn't see 184 but I did see 188 this morning which is good because I've been struggling lately. I HAVE NOT been off-plan but it has been harder then ever to stay on-plan.

Thanks for the compliment Tammy. Luv you ladies lots!!!

Have a great Memorial Day Weekend!!!

Hi there . . .

Sorry I've been missing the past couple of days, but I've had an incredibly awful migraine. I'm sure it's the stress of my appliance-gremlin filled May and all that has entailed (along with the kitten-related things, of course). Our weather has taken another turn for rainy and cooler again too.

Congratulations Jana . . . Keep doing the good stuff, girl and the rewards will follow.

Thanks, Tammy . . . I picked up some cheap uphostery vinyl and made a quickie throw for the couch . . . seems to be working so far. I've been wanting some new stuff in the family room anyway, so maybe this will be a good excuse . . . but I'll wait for a few months just to be on the safe side.

Big . . . . . . for everybody else. Hope all you Yanks have some great BBQ plans for today . . . keep it moving and shaking, gang . . . See you soon . . .