Weight Loss and Chitchat #251.
 

Hi ladies,

I couldn't sleep, so I got up and went to Walmart before 5:00 this morning. They were stocking the shelves, and it was tricky to get around, but I did like the peace and quiet of the early morning.

Today I'm making a casserole to send to Terry's and his family. Gina's family has been helping out, too, and so has Mary. Also going to get my laundry done, and clean the baths. It's supposed to be hot and humid today - blech. I don't mind "hot" but don't like "humid", lol.

Pink Jane - you're doing great - keep it up!

Sue - those hostas sell fast around here! You may still be able to get one at a large nursery. Btw, they don't seem to get nearly as big as the old fashioned ones, just so you'll know. YAY for getting the bike ride in.

Cristina - I think it's really neat that your and your friends are doing the Walk to Iraq. Gives exercise a whole new outlook, doesn't it?

Marti - how's the house coming along?

Sassy - I agree that size discrimination is out there and running wild. If it were race, religion, handicap, age, or sex discrimination, we'd have a law to protect us. I guess some (not all) people feel our size is something most of us could do something about, and mislabel us as lazy, inadequate and/or lacking intelligence. Regardless, I feel your pain.

Jodi - hope you're having a good day.

A big hello to everyone else! :wave:

Have a great day!

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Jane ~ Jackson is absolutely adorable! :) Love the BIG picture! haha! The bigger the better!
Sassy ~ ignore the ignorant! :) Just concentrate on your small successes and know that you are in the right place. We are here for you! Take it hour by hour.

Ladies...Well, I don't have a lot of time here. I wanted to share something I did yesterday. I was behind on my personal goal so I wanted to boost it. So I did a JUICE FAST. I have done them many times before. But not for years. Well, you're not suppose to have anything but the juice and water. So I didn't have my usual diet cokes. And my head throbbed. I might have to have a diet coke today just to help my head. But I was down 2.5 pounds from yesterday on it. I just like it because it gives me a boost and helps clean out anything toxic in my system. It's a cleansing thing. But it's hard and I don't expect others to follow it. For me tho it was good. haha! But my head...ohhh...makes me realize how dependent I am on caffeine. shucks. I hate being dependent on anything. haha...

OK...Have a great day girls! I'll talk to you all tomarrow.

Tina

Hi ladies...

JANE...Jackson is soooooo cute!

SASSY...I hear ya...your day sounded like the beginning of mine. These darn construction workers have no respect for anyone. I was up at 6:30 this morning with blaring music. To top it off, later on when I was leaving the cement truck was washing his truck out in our yard. I know it's just dirt but come on. Umm, yes they heard from me. Aplologized and cleaned up their mess. I don't know why people are this way. But...4 a.m. :yikes: There are ordinances and if I were you I would have called the police. And about people being mean and insenstive of others size...I am with ya there. I don't think it matters about your size, race, etc. I just don't understand people being so mean now days period. Hope FIL is fine.

Took DD to the womens center to have her breast checked again after getting onto the guys next door, ugh. Trying to get some laundry done now and going to try and get a walk in. Not sure if that will happen or not. I have to go pick up our dining room table at about 2:30 then later on the family is headed to Olive Garden for dinner. Not often that we all do dinner together and I feel bad that Josh isn't here to. Anyway, after trying to nurse a headache now. Sometimes I just want to scream, and then runaway, lol.

Hope everyone is having a GREAT day!

TY.

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TY Tina! I didn't see your message until now, I was kinda "out of it" earlier today! lol. :hug:

Jane- Oh My Gosh..that picture is wonderful, so adorable...so real I can almost smell that baby scent. I wanna hold him..... How have all the "grand" girls taken to having a baby boy in the family? I bet they can't wait to show him all the neat things about grandma's house. :)

Sassy- Sorry that you have had jackhammering and insensitive remarks....life sucks some days. Like you I can't believe people can be so rude.

Tina- I can't believe you can lose 2 or 3 pounds so quickly...takes me forever to lose a pound. I don't think I could do the fast.

Pink Jane- You are continuing to amaze me. Keep up the good work.

Cristina- Maybe those guys thought you wanted a cement yard....ha. Well...it would keep down the weeds. :) Talk about rude people.

I had a nice day with my DD, Mom and ex IL's. It was DD's birthday. She was actually born on Mother's Day 42 years ago. Ugh...how old does that make me? Anyway we went to the neatest greenhoouses and to lunch there at a tea room. Was fun.
I got a few groceries this afternoon and then fixed dinner. DH and I walked 2 miles. Watched Idol...and that was my day.
Food continues to be a rough one for me, but I am doing better. I actually lost a pound. (couldn't resist weighing this morning)
We finally got a nice steady rain for a couple hours and the plants all appreciated that.

Have a good Thurs. ladies.

Happy Thursday Ladies!!

Jane--Wow, 5 a.m. at Wally World. We don't have any 24hr Walmarts. They are finally building a Walmart Superstore not far from me and hopefully it will be open 24 hr. Jackson is beautiful!! You must be so proud!!

Sue--I love hostas and have a few but the moles seem to love them more.

Tina--LA Weightloss wants you to do a fruit juice thing the first 48 hr. But they give you very minimun food intake with it. It does work. I think it mostly cleans you out, losing several pounds and really gives your morale a boost. Congrats on the 30 lbs!!

Sassy--I hear ya hun!! People can be jerks! I have to work tonight and tomorrow night and will probably have to turn the air on to block out the outside noise.

Cristina--Good luck on the miles. Josh will be so proud. I see you are looking at sprinklers. We have an irrigation system in our yard and it's the next best thing to sliced bread.

Jodi--Feeling better?

Mindee--How's the family?

Marti--All moved in?

Hello to all that I missed!! I have had a very busy hectic week. I had a wonderful time at the beach last weekend. Spent too muck $$ and, of course, ate too much. Did a $300 impulse buy on two wall hangings for my dining room. Was attempting to replace the last of dh's ex-wife (there is still a little of her literaly hanging around. lol!) I brought them home and immediately took down the old and hung these up and my heart sank. Although the colors were perfect, they were a little too contemporary for the room. After looking at dh's "I told you so" look, I decided to re-do the entire room. I'm going to replace the curtains, paint and paper under the chairrail and replace the fabric on the dining chairs. I probably should just sell the wall hangings on e-bay!!! Would be cheaper!!

I also had a funeral to go to yesterday. My Aunt/Godmother. She was 79 and in very poor health. On a better note, it was great to see my cousins and finally exchange e-mail address and catch up. We had a great reception after the funeral with no tears and only happy reunions.

I have to go now and return wall paper books, pick up some annuals at home depot and hit the grocery store before going to work tonight. I have finally decided to join WW this monday!! Can't seem to control my sweet tooth and need to start being accountable. Myrtle beach vacation is only 8 weeks away!!

Tammy...yeah I needed that boost to motivate me further...i'm sure it's mostly water but it looks good...haha! I actually went down a total of 3.5 from it. Back on food today...whoop whoop. And I shopped for a new pr of jeans yesterday my current pair are...baggy...whoop whoop..so I got a size 10....CAN YOU FREAKIN' BELIEVE IT? I couldn't ... :)

Just a quick HI for now :wave:

Busy day but wanted to stop by and say HI.

Will have more time tomorrow to post.

Hope everyone is having a great day!

JUST FOR YOU GUYS>>>

Before and NOW...more to come!!!! (after I get closer to my goal) :) haha! The before one was the REASON I did this in the first place...scary stuff!!!!
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My night for tv also. Grey's and ER. Hope you all had a good day.
I took Mom and Baby for Baby to get a haircut..lol. Did the ironing..ugh!
Got in a 2 mile walk, but know I need to ramp it up a bit....soon.
Good Friday all.....

You all are doing great..........wish I was. :cry:

At least with me not feeling well, I don't eat that much.......

Have a Great One and Keep up the good work.

Hello ladies,

Tina - OMG! What a difference - you're doing great.

Cristina - I won't be able to be on the computer much this weekend, if at all, so I wanted to say:


To all of the Jaded Ladies, I hope you have a wonderful Mother's Day either as a mama, or as a daughter celebrating with your mama, or both. :hug:

Jane...thanks!! That first picture is a mess but it was a great motivation to take action. ;P
Sassy...hey hon..what can I do for you? What's going on? Are you on a program right now? Let me know if there is anything that I can do or say to help you feel better or to get motivated. :) Just do things for YOU and don't worry about what other people say or do around you. You need to think about numero uno. I know this because I was putting myself last for so long and it got me nooooowhere. And now I feel better about myself and this all in only 3 months pretty much. So we can move mountains when we get motivated. You just have to say I'm going to do this for me right now...not tomarrow not in the next week...NOW..right this second. And just start making those small changes or big ones...just hafta do it. OK? Let me know if you need anything!
Oops..Christina...HAPPY BIRTHDAY DARLING! :)


Tina

Hey Tina & Cristina, thanks a lot. I shouldn't have read this at work, it got me all teary eyed. lol.

I think its just mainly a lot going on right now with my in-laws health, esp. my fil, and now my health, I got the results back from the ultrasound, well partially. DH called and spoke with the nurse, she didn't go into detail. I will find out more at my appt. But so far I know I have Cysts, which I know is a common thing for my disease: PCOS. But I think once I get "ME" back in "working" order once again, I think that will help a bunch. ;) My appetite has decreased tremendously though. DH even asked me this morning when going home, are you sure your okay and not hungry, you didn't eat a lot at dinner. But I just was not hungry! :woohoo: It actually felt good to say that! Okay I guess I should have eaten something, a piece of fruit, yogurt, something, but I just was not hungry. I instead drank 16 oz of water, I was just so thirsty! I have noticed that lately that is about all I've been wanting lately: water. :)

I did get me some oatmeal to eat so at least that is something healthy to have in the AM when I get home from work. (if I am hungry that is) I just think once things "calm down" a bit that I will be able to do more. Also my mom is coming up to stay with us for a few days and she said she would help me and maybe we can take walks together. (we used to do that ALL the time when I lived back "home")

I think mostly I need someone to encourage me and not put me down, as the putting down part does not work for me, it just makes me want to give up and eat.

Well I guess that is all, thanks again, you gals are great!

Tina: I will PM you my email addy if you want to email me personally, etc! Let me know if you also would like to exchange home addresses, if you would like to exchange cards, etc. (I love sending and receiving cards!)

Cristina -- HAPPY BIRTHDAY! So sorry I forgot and didn't get to send you a card! :doh: I can't seem to remember anything anymore!!!!! I hope you had a great day!

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to you ALL -- SO I don't forget! lol.

:hug:

:balloons:

Cristina... :bday2you:


Jaded Ladies.... have a :sunny: week-end and a
HAPPY MOTHER"S DAY.

:balloons:

Not feeling tip top here ... I started walking and got less than a mile when I felt sooo sick.
Didn't do much today..weeding, cleaning the birdbath and filling the feeders.
Cleaned some inside too. Nothing going on tomorrow either, but will do some cooking for a Sunday family get together. (hope to goodness I feel better)

Happy Birthday Cristina!! :celebrate:

Tina--Wow!! You look great!! What an inspiration to us all!! Keep up the good work :bravo:

Sassy--Sweetie, keep your chin up. It will get better. I know how you feel when someone puts you down. Criticism can put a real damper on one's mood but praise will do wonders.

Sue--Hope you are not getting sick for mother's day weekend :(

I'm at work right now doing my dreaded night shift but wanted to wish everyone a Wonderful Mother's Day!!

:balloons:

Hello Everyone!

Things have been so busy around here. I've been busy at work and busy with my children's school activities. I try to chaperone on each field trip my kids have, so I've been to many in the past month....end of year trips. Yesterday the 5th and 6th graders visited Islands of Adventure in Orlando.

Losing wt is still the main goal of myself and my 2 daughters. They are looking so GOOD! Both of them have been getting so many compliments from family and friends. It really helps boost their confidence and desire to keep going--especially for my 6th grader--she has always been chubby, and now her friends and teachers are telling her how small she is becoming! But the best and most important thing is, how much healthier our lifestyle is becoming!
We're still going to Curves - for them it's 3 nights a week, and for me 4 or 5 days.

Well, I'm going to take some time to catch up on my reading here, and I want to wish everyone a HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

Morning Ladies!! :wave:

Been totally enjoying our Spring weather and tending to our yard, making it pretty. Not a lot of time to spend on the computer.

Today Jhanai & I will be hanging out at my sister's place....gonna get myself a haircut. Desperately needing one.

Cristina--Happy Birthday!!!!! :celebrate: :bday2you:

Tina--GREAT photos! You look fantastic. Very inspiring. I hope you've posted them in the goal photo gallery area!

I need to get off the computer for awhile....I'll be back later tonight to do individuals for the rest of ya!

Hugs!

Just popping in to say hi :wave: We are leaving for Disney World tonight :yay: millions of things left to do...

Working half time has been challenging, arm gets very sore by mid-morning. I have another follow up appt with my surgeon when I get back from vacation.

I am so seldom here now, that there are so many new names and faces -- :welcome2: Welcome to all the newer Jaded Ladies!

Cristina, :bday2: :celebrate: :woo: hope you have a great birthday!

Sassy, hang in there, hon. If you've been feeling really down and have no appetite, you are doing the right thing to try to pick healthy things when you DO feel like eating :cp: Oatmeal is really good for you, and lots of water, of course -- good choices :yes: I had a friend w/PCOS, and I know it was rough on her. Take care of yourself, hope you start feeling better soon. :hug:

Sue, sorry to read you've been sick, too :( Doesn't sound like you "didn't do much" -- weeding and cleaning the birdbath, cleaning inside...try to get some rest, and hope you feel better soon, too :getwell:

Tina -- these are the first posts I've seen from you (shows you how long it's been since I've logged on here! :rofl:) But it looks like you are doing great, from those before and after shots -- you look slimmer, of course, but also happier, healthier, and YOUNGER! :bravo: Great inspiration and encouragement for all of us!

I have a friend at work I haven't seen for months (since I've been off with this injury). She's always been a short kinda chunky gal, and when I came back, holy toledo! She doesn't even look like the same person! Very trim, fit, wearing really flattering clothes...I asked what she was doing, and she said all she did was start working out at the gym at work regularly -- trying to watch what she eats somewhat, but the exercise is what really paid off :lifter: :ebike: :woops: :exercise:

My goal at Disney World is to not gain any weight. I know we will have treats and indulgent food, but we will be walking a LOT and drinking a LOT of water. And I will try to make wise choices on the menus, but I'm not going to worry about it too much for this week. :D

By the time I get back, you'll be pages and pages ahead, I'm sure, so I'll try to catch up then...hello to all the other JL's out there :D

Hi Ladies. :wave:

I want to say from the bottom of my heart, Thank You All for your kind words and support. :grouphug: I know its not easy reading about how "miserable" I am day in and day out. I am going to really make an effort to stay positive, because that will help me, as well. ;)

Today I was very very stupid. But I learned something: listen to my body, it is honestly rejecting bad things and won't let me over eat anymore. Which is a good thing! :carrot: I want to seriously go shopping for some healthy snacks to have here at work, instead of hitting the *horror music* vending machine.

So here is too a new and more positive approach to life. *clink*

Again, thanks a lot, you ladies rock!

:hug:

Hi ladies...Yes, I am feeling better. Thank you all for your concern.
I did some grocery shopping first thing this a.m. Getting ready for company tomorrow. Came home and cooked a roast for bar-b-que beef and made some cole slaw. Did a little yard work, but not much. :)
I rode the bike 2 miles tonight and walked just 3/10 of a mile. Then did a little of the Oz workout. I ate pretty well today.....cut off time for food was 6:30. I am trying to cut out snacks again. That seemed to do the trick for getting me started last month. *fingers crossed*

Have a good Sunday and Happy Mom's Day all....

Hello Ladies!! :wave:

Sorry I haven't been around as much, just been pretty occupied w/the yard and enjoying the weather. I have come to love working on the yard and making it look pretty!:D Today Jhanai & I went w/my sister to one of the Nurseries. Got a lot of plants and some climbing flowers, Clamatis & Wisteria's. (not sure if I'm spelling those right!)Anyway, lets see if I can quickly get up to speed here!

Jane--How is the grandbaby?? I bet you can't wait to have a grandma's day w/him when he gets older. How is Gina doing now after having him? My house is pretty much the way I'm going to leave it. I think the office room is the only room that needs to be worked on.....but it was like that at the other place too!!:o

Tina--I've heard of the juice fast diet. Not one to want to ever try it but who knows. You're looking great, and I'm glad you shared your photos. You should feel proud. We ought to bring back up our photo thread. Probably too old. But maybe I'll start a "Before, During, & After" photo thread. That's if anyone else would like to share.

Sassy--Working nights is hard when you're trying to get some sleep and the rest of the world goes about their day. Make it hard and understandable when we become grumpy. Listening to our bodies is something I'm continually trying to do. I'm so stubborn and hate to do it at times, but you know.......it's smarter than my brain! I'll toast to your "positive approach" to life! **clink** :cheers: And I also wanted to agree w/what the others have already said....we're here for you, so if you need anything just give us a holler and we'll do what we can to help, encourage, support and cheer you on. That's the great thing about this place....you find wonderful friends! :grouphug:

Sue--Glad to hear that you're feeling better. So tell me, what is the OZ workout? While I was at my sisters I saw her books "You on a diet" and I forgot to glance through them. Been wanting to do that, but got distracted. I need to cut out snacks too.....I think I need to start buying veggie snacks. I love them, just don't tend to buy them.

Tammy--Sorry to hear about your aunt. It's sad when it takes a funeral to see family you haven't seen in awhile isn't it? There were cousins I hadn't seen in YEARS when my grandma passed away. Myrtle beach......so should I start packing now? :D

Cristina--Hope you're having a wonderful birthday. AND a wonderful romantic Anniversary! Hope you're having the time of your life and if you can.......share w/us what you did! ;)

PinkJane--I was just checking out your ticker....you have done an outstanding job so far w/losing almost 50lbs!! How inspiring! I read about all your exercising and want to do some too! Keep up the great work, you're going to reach goal in no time!

Judy--Awww....what a great thing for your DD's to get compliments. At that age it's a great self esteem booster! I started walking my DD around our neighborhood. We get to check out the area and get exercise and on top of that....do some talking. Mother/Daughter bonding....wonder if she's caught on yet?? :lol:

MaryKate--Ooooohhhh.,.....I'm jealous. I want to go to Disney World someday. Don't know if I'll ever make it that far....but I should since my sister lives in Florida and is only 20mins from it! I should at least go visit her sometime!

Hello to all the other girls out there!! Hope you're having a wonderful weekend.

Ok....this took much longer than anticipated so I better get moving. You have a great night!!

Sassy is Inspired!!!!!!!!!!!
 

Hey girls...if you all can go over quickly and give Brit a vote...that'd be nice! Her site had been down for a long time but it's up again and I'm trying to secure her position to go into the second round. ;)

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It's MONDAY!!! Let's start the week off good. I kinda ate off yesterday. But it could've been WAY worse. :P I did eat popcorn at the movies last night. I'm slightly up on my digital but nothing to freak out over. haha!

I gotta go get the kids moving now...schoooool!

A quick Good Morning to you ladies. The weekend went by too fast, and here it is another Monday. I had a great day yesterday and hope you did, too. I went off program a little too much, but am right back OP today, with my food list in place.

My plans for the day are to get the laundry done, do some cleaning, then later I'll be getting a shot of cortisone in my foot. Youch!

Have a great day. :hug:

Hello Ladies...

MARTI...glad you are enjoying your new home, and...working in the yard.

JANE...thank you for the beautiful BD card...it is really nice :thanks:

SASSY...good for you missy for listening to your body! And...glad your mom is going to help you. :carrot: :hug:

JUDY...kids can be so mean so I am glad that your DD's are getting compliments on their weight loss. Nothing better than hearing you look good!

MARYKATE...hope you guys have a GREAT vacation at DW! Okay, so that is a dumb thing to say, of course you are going to have a great time, lol! Sorry your arm is still a bother.

PINKJANE...I would love to see Grissom with anyone but who he is with, or was with. :shrug: I do not like that woman...they make a funny couple.

SUE...glad you are feeling better. BBQ beef and cole slaw sounds delicious.

Hi everyone else! :wave:

Thank you ladies for the birthday wishes! :thanks: Hope everyone had a nice Mothers Day.

Today is WI and I am happy to say I am down 1.8 pounds. Think I will do a ticker factory thingy since it shows the 1/2 and such.

Had a terrible weekend! :( My back went out Saturday morning, early and the whole weekend was shot! Better today but still walking around like the hunchback of Notre Dame, lol. We are supposed to have a yard sale this weekend and I think that is out. Wasn't able to go to the storage shed and get things out. V said I could sit in the truck as he got stuff out but what about when we got home? So thinking the yard sale will have to wait for another day. Going to see how I am Thursday and see if I can manage it alone, well, me and DD. V has to work. Anyway...it's put a halt to my exercise too, bummer :( Just when I was getting a good start. DD was right, it will take me 30 years to get to Iraq and back, lol!

Take care ladies and enjoy your day! :hug: :hug:

Oh Cristina..I hope your back is improving. Nothing worse than that. Hope you had a wonderful BD...in spite of the bad back.

Jane...Glad you had a nice Sunday. Don't feel too bad, I am sure most of us ate something we shouldn't have. I know I had cake....two days in a row. Yikes.

Tina...You have done soooo well. Love your avatar photo. Yes, I will go vote...

Marti...The OZ workout is just a 20 minute exercise routine in the book. Starts with some stretching and has a little yoga and is pretty easy. I am trying to do it 3 times a week, but actually could and should do it daily.

Sassy...Sounds like you are taking control of your feelings/actions. It isn't easy...but we can do it gal! Have fun with your Mom.

Judy, MaryKate, Pink Jane...Hello, glad you are well and hope you had a nice Mother's Day.

My Sunday was nice. Both of my CA kids called in the morning. DS was in a talkative mood...DD is always in a talkative mood. LOL
DD who lives here and her family came for dinner, which was really nice. She was born on Mother's Day...but it didn't fall on it this year. I didn't walk yesterday and you know I over-ate.
So, today I managed to ride the bike 3 miles. I have plans to get it up to 4 miles by the week-end. I really enjoy it more than walking...since DH walks slower than I like to walk and it is frustrating to try to walk with him. I miss my walking buddy from the other neighborhood. (but I do like to walk with DH if I just want to stroll and talk)
I did laundry and changed beds today. We planted a new rose bush and 25 bulbs. Mulched a new area out front with a burning bush and bulbs. Yard is looking nice, but I keep waiting for things to GROW. :) We have to re-do some areas of grass and have some top soil being delivered Thurs. More shoveling!
WI today and I was still down the 1 pound from mid week...which I thought I would gain back over the week-end. That is only 7 pounds total...but I am shooting for 10 SOON.
DH went to the Dr. last week and he had lost 5 pounds..without even trying. Grrrrrr.

Okay ladies...gotta scoot. Tomorrow is another day...keep up the good work and I will try to also.

Just a quickie here!!

I went to my first WW meeting today!! Yikes...I have to lose 14 lbs to get to my 10% goal. Gotta change the ticker!! DH got a little sarcastic with me with a "So, what are you going to do different this time?" I blasted him, right in from of my DD. I told him that every time he has said that in the past that it made me more determined to prove him wrong and then when I failed, it just make me feel worse. Well this time, I am doing it totally for myself, with or without his encouragement. My DD got up and gave me a big hug and said that she believed in me, made DH feel like crap and he was pretty much quiet for the rest of the night. I would love to get my sis to join me and might ask her in a few weeks. She is probably about 275 lbs and just broke up with her FOB (father of baby, otherwise known as the sp**m donor) and could really use a little boost in her self esteem. Well wish me luck on my first day of counting points tomorrow! It's a little late and I'm heading to bed to read. I'll do personals later.

Cristina--hope your back feels better!

Where's Mindee???

Yeah Where did Mindee go?

Well, I've been prone to cheat since mothers day. I thought it was my day and I went off a little and yesterday same thing...so hopefull today I can straighten up my act. I got upset and went back to my old defense mechanism...the ol' why and who am I doing this for (after dh went off and was all in a bad mood) :P So I talked myself into eating something not so good. I so badly want to get into the 160's. I'm close. So I don't know what it's going to take to get back into it. I just hadn't tasted certain things for so long and started going on a taste test. :P

Tina:?:

I'll do personals later....I have to go run some errands. T