Weight Loss and Chitchat #255
 

Sending a BIG :welcome: to Shy!!! :wave:

Everybody have a great Sunday!!

Happy Sunday Ladies!!

Had my weigh-in today and lost 3 lbs!!!! I'm so excited!! :cb: Going to the beach in 5 weeks and want to be safely in the 130's. My sis and I are looking into a WW meeting in Myrtle Beach so we can try to stay OP while vacationing. We usually cook most of our meals with everyone taking turns but do splurge on a seafood buffet. I would rather cook a quick meal and save my $$ shopping or going to shows.

Cristina--have a safe trip!!

Shy-- :welcome3: You'll love it here!

Hope everyone else is have a wonderful weekend. Gonna put some chicken on the grill along with some grilled red potato's and onions sprinkled with old bay seasoning. I'm getting hungry already!

:welcome2: Shy and Congrats on the 5 lbs loss! :D

TY Cristina. We were very glad to get home and sleep! lol.

Hey girls....
I'll hafta do this fast. Only have a moment. But I had that infection in my foot again last week. Was really sick and then went to Palm Desert to see my DR. He was so impressed with my 21 pound loss since the last time I saw him in April. And my overall 40 pound loss. That felt great. And then I went to my sons football camp on Sat/Sun and some of his friends were asking him what I had done. They said has your mom lost a bunch of weight? haha! That was a GREAT NSV! ;) So, today tho TOM is here and my weight is slightly up and my foot is still a bit swollen from the infection. So, things can only get better right? haha! I might take a shot at walking some today anyway. It really doesn't hurt. It's just a bit swollen. So, hopefully this week should have a good loss. My goal is to be down another 10 by July
18th when I have another appointment. :)

Brit made it into the semi finals for smashbox. Please go vote for her every day. If she makes it into the top 10 by June 25th she'll be a fiinalist. :)

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Thanks Girls! :)

Tina- Wow..you are really doing great. I hope the foot continues to improve and you can walk some. I am doing well on the exercise, just can't get a handle on the eating like I should. I KNOW what I should do.....just don't.

Tammy- You are doing great too. I wanted to ask if you stay right at Myrtle Beach when you go? I am looking at places to stay and trying to get DH talked into a week at the beach. We would go in the Fall however.

Cristina- I know you are gone by now...on the event that you do check in I am sending good thoughts your way. Safe driving!

Sassy- Glad you got back and all is well.

Kim- HI to you also.

Welcome to Shy...

Howdy to all the rest of you...you know who you are. :) :hugs

I rode 3.5 miles yesterday and 2 so far today on the bike. Got the laundry done, beds changed and dusting finished. More to follow I am sure...

I did reach my 10 pound goal. I was wondering because it went up and down a little last week. I decided if it was down today after the family get together yesterday that I was TAKING it. So..after a bad year of ups and ups...I am back to 171 and shooting for the 160's. With the help of the bicycle I will make it. But, maybe not as soon as I want. We are off to LV on Thurs. for 2 weeks to sell the place there....so that might mean disaster. I am planning NOT to have a disaster...but I am so weak. (or it wouldn't have taken me years to gain and lose this same 10 pounds)
Lots of stress right now, and although I used to smoke and not eat during stress I now eat and don't smoke during stress.

BBL...

Just a quick one to say hello. This is Vacation Bible School week, and I'm watching Madison for Mary while Mary is volunteering there. Her other 2 DDs signed up, but Madi wouldn't. I have no idea why she thought she'd have more fun at Grandma's, lol. :D

I asked Gina if I could have Jackson for the day, and tomorrow is when he's coming, and I can't wait! :carrot:

Wednesday I'm headed to Terre Haute with my buddy Dixie, to the Hobby Lobby and the mall. Cha-ching!!

Hope you're all doing well, and big hugs to you! :hug:

Morning Ladies...

The sun is shining bright!! Should be a great week for sunshine.

Had a great weekend. Sunday we drove all over, just needed to get away from the house. We drove into Washington had lunch then drove to Mt. Hood. We're now planning some hikes for this summer. We want to be more active and out of the house.

I'm ready to go canoeing!

I need to get to work early so this is just a quicky. You all have a great Tuesday.

foots feeling better. should be walking by tomarrow. need to! :P TOMs here so not great on the scale. But hanging in there. ;) Have 2 much work to do today so gotta go for now. please go vote for brit...takes like a second. she's at 19. Needs to be in the top 10 by the 25th of June. :) So i'm trying to get her as many votes as possible!

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tina

Got in another 3 miles last evening to make 5 yesterday..and did 5 today also. It is getting easier. Funny thing is now my neighbors have bought bikes and are riding. It gets down right crowded out here in the evening.

We had a discussion about food again today.....going to try for more veggies and fruits and get DH off the meat and gravy. If he is willing to eat well it is so much easier for me. If I am cooking for him I just EAT.

Lots of errands to run tomorrow..and taking Mom to the Dr. and for blood work.

Glad everyone is busy....hope you are all OK.

Afternoon Ladies!!

Things are a little slow around the boards. Just dropping in to say hi :wave: Had my yearly gyn appt today, was lovely as ever lol. Then on to Penney's to return a pair of shorts that after wearing them for about an hour, started to fall off of me. Returned them for a smaller size :cp:. Going dancing tonight. I friend that dances with me said that she wore a pedometer last week and found that she had done 2.5 miles!! Gonna keep up with her on the dance floor tonight to do the same. Happy hump day ya'll!!

Hi Gurls!

I hope you all are doing well!

:hug:

Hi ladies,

Yowza, I need to slow down! :dizzy: This week has been a whirlwind so far, but I'm about to slow down now, lol. Dixie and I had a blast in Terre Haute. She's going to join my scrapbooking group that meets the 2nd Friday of the month, and I'm glad about that. I got some new cool paper, and a larger paper cutter. And more 3-D stickers. Gotta love 'em!

Sue - :cp: way to go on reaching your 10 pound goal.

Shy - hello and welcome to you!

Sassy - didn't you get a card from me?

Cristina - hope you're having a good time visiting your family.

Tammy - can I go to Myrtle Beach with you, lol? I've always wanted to go. Or could you send me a post card?

Tina - yay for the too-big shorts. :cp:

Marti - when will you get to go canoeing?

Pink Jane - it's hot here, too. :yes:

Hello to everyone else reading this. :wave:

Tomorrow I'm having lunch with my niece Carol. We try and meet once a month. Her mom, (my oldest sister) died 20 years ago, and so I like to keep close to her.

I've got some paperwork to take care of. Then I'm headed for a good soak in the tub. Have a good one, ladies!

Woo-hoo :woohoo: I just got tickets to see Paula Deen Nov 3rd at a cooking convention in Washington DC!! Going with a group from work. I'm so excited. I watch her while I'm doing the elliptical (go figure! lol). Makes lots of sense! Can't make much of her high fat stuff, but I do love her. Jane, wanna go?? If not, then you are surely invited to Myrtle Beach!

Tammy- Love Paula too. She sure likes her butter....
My aunt and cousin just stopped in Savannah at her restaurant last week. Said it was way way yummy. Wow..2.5 miles dancing. How did you do?

Hi Jane- Glad you are getting to slow down this week.

Sassy- Hi to you.

Marti- I hope you get to go on the hikes. Yes, sometimes ya just need to get away from the house.

Pink Jane- WDW is getting closer. Things seem to be slow for alot of people in the summer. Enjoy!

I only rode 2 miles tonight. Got company and had a late dinner. I did get the errands run today and then a few stressful hours with this darn change of plans. Not going to LV tomorrow after all....ugh. We finally got it put off until the end of the month. DD and her family are coming next week from CA, so I was very glad to be able to be here. Now maybe some of my stress will be lessened. I have been near frantic with this mess. :dizzy:

Nothing else much to report.

Hi Gurls, Again! lol
 

Went for a morning ride, but only 1 mile. It is HOT already. I will do more this evening.
I had toast for breakfast and hopefully won't even be hungry today....when it is hot my appetite dwindles. Does yours? I am thinking of making a big salad that we can munch on for lunch. I made hummus yesterday, we have that for nibbling along with some cheese. I made DH lemonade, so we are really good to go. :)
Just cleaning house today.....have no laundry. That's a GOOD thing.

Sassy- I am sure your scan will be OK...don't "borrow trouble" as my granny used to say. In other words think positive!!

BBL I am sure.

I rode another 3 miles tonight, so a total of 4 today. I didn't eat as great as I planned, but not too bad. I made some bad purchases along with the fresh fruit and veggies...don't know why I bought chips...erggg.

Happy Friday tomorrow chickies.

Just a quick hi to all--busy day ahead so I will try to be back later!! Anyone have plans for Father's Day?

Hi Jules...No plans for Father's Day here. We thought we were going to be out of town, so now that we aren't we need to plan something.

Rode 2 miles this a.m. Hope for another 2 or 3 tonight. It is HOT here, but we did turn the A/C on. I think I will do some cooking since it is cool in here. Maybe make a pasta salad and some tuna salad. Something to eat this week-end. I like to make a few things and then eat leftovers when we don't want a big meal. Works for the 3 of us.

Have a good day and week-end ladies.

Another quickie--I am so tired

went with DD to her 2nd doctors visit--heard my grandbaby!! the baby was really active and we got to see lots of different views!! so cool!!!

So cool Jules...is it a boy or girl, or too early to tell?

I did ride 3 more miles tonight for 5 today. Had veggies for dinner...we plan to go meatless a couple times a week. Bought fresh plums and apricots..yummy. I even did some strength training..need to do more than I do. Going to the Farmer's market in the a.m. I doubt there is very much fresh produce yet though. The store bought corn was delish today.

Happy Fri. all. Looks like everyone has a life away from 3 FC's. Haha...

There's no place like home!

TAMMY...WTG on the 3 lbs...and...getting the tickets! :woohoo:

SUE...WTG on all your biking and reaching your 10 pound goal! :woohoo: :bravo:

Hi to everyone else :wave:

Sorry this is a short one. I am still pooped. Taking it easy today though, well, except for catching up on laundry. The guys kept the house cleaned and did thier laundry while I was gone but there was still a little. Plus what I brought home, lol. But it's good to be home. I hate to WI on Monday, yikes! I will though, good or bad. Last Mondays WI I was the same. Anywho...

Take care ladies and have a great weekend!

Only 2 miles riding this morning. It was and still is hot out there.

Nothing going on here.....just trying to stay cool. Cleaned house...like most days. Ha.

Hi Cristina- Good to have you back!

Pink Jane- We could certainly use some rain here. Your life is exciting like mine..LOL.

Sassy- Didn't mean to ignore you. Hope you find out about the scan Mon.

Happy Sunday ladies. :hug:

Do I have great news ladies!!!! :celebrate: My daughter got engaged this evening. She had a dance recital for the dance studio where she teaches and her boyfriend (now fiance) walked on the stage after the last dance number and gave her a big bouqet of flowers, got down on one knee in front of several hundred people and proposed!! It was all being taped because they had a professional videographer already taping the recital. Now I'll have the competition between both my kids on who is going to get married first. My son is thinking about getting married Sept/Oct 2008 so I'm hoping that Lauren waits until the spring of 2009. Looks like I gotta save a ton of $$$ for these two weddings. I told them both I only had one request......I gotta get my baggy eyes taken care of first!!

hello ladies......did you miss me?

we are all doing well. things have been crazy between taking Marissa to the hospital and then getting readjusted to waking every three hours it has been rough. I figured I would post a little note so you wouldn't worry. I will post the full explanation of every thing that has gone on and then some updated pictures.

My son went to Annapolis to get OT work on his bosses house on the bay. They are going out on the boat and eating fresh Chesapeake Bay crabs. DD & I are taking her Dad out for Father's Day dinner. He is finally going to see her new apartment.

Hello to all my old friends
 

Hi to all!!

I know it has been 2 months and I have thought of you all often. I have to been on so many trips it has been hard to try and do it all, but I got back from Birminham Alabama on Thursday night and that is my last trip for 3 months. I am looking forward to working on myself some more. I gained 5 pounds while I have been gone. I hate back tracking, but you do what have to do!! I also went to Cabo Mexico..it was beautiful, but honestly guys I am a home body and miss Griffin so much. Oh well..I won't dwell on the past.

I am back..and trying hard to get back in the groove. I am back on fitday too. I hope you guys will accept me as am...MIA and all:-)

Mindee--Your daughter is beautiful!! What more can I say.

Christina--Again-thanks for reaching out..your timing was perfect.

Marti--How is your new house??

Jane-How are the G'kids...you must be having a wonderful summer??

Tina--You look fabulous!!

Hi Sassy, Jules, Tammy and Sue- I hope you guys are all well. Many Hugs to you all.

Thanks

Vann

Hello everyone! :wave:

Been busy keeping busy! Sorry I'm not on much, just with the gorgeous weather we've been having, it's hard to want to stay indoors, let alone hang out on the computer.

Been walking still. Not as much as I should be but at least I'm still walking. Spend a lot of time outdoors tending to the yard (very relaxing as strange as that may sound) and tending to our little garden.

My hubby went on a bike ride the other day while I was at work and is wanting me to join him when we have days off together. Sounds good to me!! Apparently we have some gorgeous bike trails around here. I'm ready for it.

Well I hope everyone is doing well.

Vann--Missed ya, so glad to see you poppin' in. Tell us more about your travels.

Mindee--Posts soon! I hope little Marissa is ok....what's this trip to the hospital about?? Glad you posted so we know you're ok.

Sue--I'm hoping to join ya on the bike rides soon! Do you go early in the morning or in the evening??

Tammy--Congratulations to your DD!!! How sweet and romantic of her fiance to propose in front of everyone. And to have it taped!! That's a tape to cherish forever.

Jules--How exciting to hear your grandbaby's heartbeat!! It's been so long since I've heard a heart beat of a baby......and my DD is only 13 (almost) so it better be a very long time until I hear one!! :D

PinkJane--92 is just too hot! I hope you get to cool down some soon.

Cristina--Glad to hear you're back safe and sound and that the house was kept clean!! Good boys. :D

Sassy--Well....have you heard anything from the doctor yet??

Jane--How did your day w/Jackson go?? I bet it was just wonderful. Do you have a scrapbook dedicated to just him all filled up yet???

Tina--How nice to have people notice the weight loss! Really boost the confidence up and makes you want to strive for more.

Hello to MaryKate, Jodi,Kim and oh goodness....I'm sure I'm missing someone...but hello and pop in soon with just a howdy when you can!!

Ok....I'm going to pick some flowers to press. You all have a wonderful rest of the day and Happy Father's Day to all your hubby's!!

Hugs!:hug:

Good evening ladies. I managed 3 miles on the bike today and a quick walk also. It was very hot again...and humid. Yuck. I get spoiled when the air conditioning is on. Really had a rather lazy day....

Marti- I ride in the morning and at night. I have been trying to do at least 2 miles in the morning and then whatever I can manage at night. (shooting for 5 miles total, but didn't make it often this week) Yardwork is relaxing, I know what you mean. But, not if you have to do it in this heat. :)

Vann- Welcome back. You will get back in the groove quickly. I'm sure you have mentioned before, but please remind me, what type of work do you do? I think the traveling would be great...for a little while, then I think you would just get wanting to BE HOME.

Jules- Hope the dinner out was nice. Did DH like DD's new apartment?

Mindee- Please come back and tell us what the heck is going on. We have missed you. :hug:

Okay folks, another week-end gone. My DD and family will be here Fri. I am already excited. My 7 year old DGS said he was going to read to me....he has found a new love of reading and is excited to have a "chapter" book. (as opposed to a kiddie story book I guess) He wants a Hardy Boys book.

Good HOT Morning, All!
 

Good morning, ladies,:wave:

Tammy - aww, what a proposal! That's every girl's dream! Are you really going to get your eyes done? Is it very expensive? I'd like to get rid of my neck wattle first, then all sorts of stuff, lol. Paula Deen is the real deal. I've only seen a few of her shows, but she strikes me as someone who would be just the same in person - very friendly.

Sue - bet you're so excited about your DD and her family coming Fri. Speaking of the Hardy Boys, when I was in Terre Haute the other day, I saw a bunch of the old HBs and Nancy Drew mystery books on a center isle. I think they're making a big comeback.

Sassy - did you find out about your CAT scan today? Hopefully the switch in shifts will take away some of your stress and help with weight loss, as you said. Finding a program that's right for you is the important thing. I do better with 3 meals and 2 snacks. Seems to keep my blood sugar level. Which program are you thinking of doing?

PinkJane - it's hot here, too, and we're having a drought. We're behind about 7" of rain so far this year.

Jules - oh, I'm sooooo happy for you! Just wait until you can see the gender. I predict you're going to go on a big shopping trip right after that, lol. They've got the coolest things for babies now!

Cristina - glad you're home safe, missy. Yes, there is NO place like home. Even when the whole family is with me, I still get homesick, lol. Did you have a good visit?

Vann - hey, so glad to see you! I've wondered where you were. How far away is Griffin? Sweetie, you can share with us when you feel sad. That's what we're here for. And also for all other emotions, too.

Marti - I've added Jackson's photo's to my son's scrapbook along with his DDs pages. I tell ya, I'm going to have to get new books for all the kids! I'm running out of room, lol.

Mindee - good to see you, hon! Sounds like you've had some scary times, but I'm glad you're all doing well now. Don't stay away so long!

Hello to everyone else reading this. :)

I've got a new toy - a bluetooth for my cell phone. It's so very small, and I love it! I can just see it now - people at Walmart are going to think I'm talking to myself, but wait.... I do that already, lol.

Mary and the kids are going to Mississippi for two weeks with Dale. Neal and I are in at a loss what we'll do without the little buggers for 2 whole weeks!

I've had too many treats over Father's Day weekend, :o but I am back on the straight and narrow today. My rings are tight, and I need lots and lots of water today.

Hope you have a good day!

Hello everyone!

Sorry it's been so long since my last check in. I don't really have an excuse. I just haven't been on the computer much lately.

The past two days I've been VERY sluggish. Basically no energy whatsoever. Haven't exercised or anything. I'm going to try to at least do my biking today. I just don't understand the lack in energy. Today I've been VERY sleepy, but slept fine last night. I don't know. My birthday is tomorrow. Maybe it's the knowledge that I'm turning another year older but am still just as big now as I was last year. :( Who knows?!?!

Sorry for such a down post. But that's my mood in general right now.

Hope you all are having a MUCH better day!!!

Kim--we all have our "down" posts everynow and then, sorry you have no energy...hope you get feeling better soon!

Jane--I can't wait to find out what the baby is!! I just got the crib set. DD wants to do a celestial theme. It's got alot of blue and I asked her what if it is a girl--she said she is a girl and likes blue better than pink.

Sassy--hugs to you, sorry about the workplace harrassment, that is never fun. Good for you about doing baby steps to doing more for you!!

Sue--dinner was nice

Marti--I wasn't ready to be a grandma and dd turns 20 on the 20th and was not ready to be mom but what do you do...13 is WAY too young though!!

Vann--welcome back--I wanna go to Cabo!!

Hello Ladies!

Marti--my travels have mostly been for work...BUT - I have been to Florida, Atlanta, Birmingham and last but not least Cabo, MX. Cabo was beautiful, but it is tough for me being around the language barrier. I wasn't sure if I was being taken advantage of ...It was also very far from Griffin which makes it tough for me and him. BUT I am home for 3 months and I am thrilled about it.Thanks for asking and thanks for the welcome back

Sue-I am in Sales. I actually sell PMI which is on some peoples mortgages. I work in AL, GA, TN and NC--I live in NC so I will be working this territory for the next few months. My goal would be to work here full time and not have the other states, but who knows if that will ever happen:-) Good to be back here though!!

Sassy--Sounds like things have been tough for you. I can certainly relate to the stress and the impact it can have on your body/mind...I am so glad that you will be taking care of YOU!! :hug:

Jane--I missed you and hearing about your "crew" grandkids and all. You will have to tell me how you like your blue tooth..I have been thinking about getting one. LMK--Griffin didn't leave..I was the one traveling and leaving him. I feel such guilt, but am happy to be around for a while. I am taking off the week of July 4th and then going to the beach 2 weeks later. I need a BREAK:-)

Hugs to you all.. I couldn't post for hours because we were unexpectedly without power. Have a good night!