Good Afternoon!

SUPER on the pound Crsitina! Sorry you still feel crappy.....maybe flush it out with water?? Call me Dr Susan - haha


I am having another strawberry/banana shake as I type! They are good and the protein powder is even edible, gives me 24g of protein @ 200 calories. I am doing a greek salad protest.......I miss my feta!

Going to the beach tomorrow and looking forward to Mo's clam chowder. YUM

No news on the results. I feel better though been taking naps...lol Actually I am on hold w/ Kaiser. I don't hear the music anymore.....they better not have disconnected!! argh......

k- off to dial again! &^%$#@

Yay Cristina... Guess who else lost a pound this week? I am back into the 160's...barely! I know I am going to have to work so hard this week to NOT gain that pound back. That has been my previous habit. Get to 169 and pig out.

That protein shake sounds good Susan...Have fun at the beach. That is a good place to walk.

WOOHOO SUE! WTG on the pound and being in the 160's!

SUSAN...you're killing me! All this talk about the beach, ugh...I wanna be there. Have fun at the beach and think of me while there, lol. What kind of protein powder do you use? The shake sounds so good! I bought some frozen strawberries to make some shakes but have yet to get around to it. What's in yours? I bought some yogurt to try in one and see how that tastes. Not much of a yogurt fan but figured it couldn't be all bad in a shake. Maybe I'll have one for lunch. Hey when does Gaby start school? I saw on the news last night they are starting here in two weeks, yikes! Seems kind of soon to me.

No plans for the day. Went to the library this morning. Getting on a regular routine with my walking and exercise this week so no walk at the park today. The park walks will be M-W-F and maybe Sat. On Tues & Thurs I am going to ride my (stationary) bike and/or weights, walk a mile on the treadmill and do the 2 mile WATP video. And if I don't walk at the park on Saturday I will do the same. We'll see how that goes and thank you Dr. Susan...I do need more water.

Have a good day ladies!

Good Morning -

omg- I wanna be 169!! *wah - that is super Sue, congrats! *wah

ok, so like I gained. - lol Not going to change my ticker because I am *flushing* out my system with water. I mean I only ate clam chowder and maybe some corn chips and some spinach dip with pita bread,,,,,,oh, plus the wine. That was all though and ta ta , I gained ....&%$#@.....so, I am *flushing* and hopefully will get right back down. haha......argh.

The protein shake is MLO Super High Protein Powder (original , huh?? lol) It is nasty without the fruit. I liked the strawberry/banana combo - plus I put in ice to make it thick. So, it is 190 calories (plus the fruit) and gives you the 24g of protein.

The beach was awesome,sorry Cristina! Sat on the beach and watched Gab play in the water, got lots of sun. We stayed in Neskowin and drove down to Newport the next day. Went to Mo's and had some yummy chowder.....I am good for another 3 months.

My blood count went up from a 9.1 to a 9.2.....yipeeeeeeeeee.

k- off to pay rent and other bills. Taking Gab to grandma's to swim. oh btw she starts school on the 10th of Sept - my baby!!

Hi Gurls!

Tis me! Remember me?? lol. Sorry I've been MIA. I just honestly haven't felt like being on the computer much and I haven't really been actively trying to eat healthy and exercise.

But my appetite has gone WAY down and now DH & I have been bringing our lunches/dinners to work and now that we are going to be on different nights working (I begin my new shift on Monday Night) we are both going to work hard at cooking for the other and freezing food to take to work and not order out. #1 its EXPENSIVE and #2 its not good for you at all, I know this, I don't need any lectures, please.

It was just very difficult for us both working on the same shift, so now we can actively make an effort in eating better for both of us. I even thought of ways to have some things we like, but modifying a bit so its healthier. So I guess that is good, I know its not the best I can do, but we've been pretty busy lately and I know that isn't a good excuse either, but its the truth.

Also we are thinking of getting a dog (small one) since somebody will be home all the time now. If we do that, that will be a great excuse for us to take more walks! So we'll see. I just worry about our cat, after our other cat died he has become extremely clingy and he's also older, he's 9 yrs old, so I just worry if we get a dog, how he'll be, but again, someone will be home all the time, well at least we won't be gone all night like when we were working the same shift.

Anywho, I'm rambling, sorry.......lol

Cristina -- Thanks for the Card Hon, I got it yesterday (Friday)!!!!!!! I hope you had a great Bday! I felt bad that I didn't get to actually send you a "real" card, but I figured an ecard is better than nothing...........

Well gurls I am not promising anything, but since I got Cristina's card yesterday, I figured I would pop in and at least say hi and I've done that and then some! lmaooooooo!

If anybody would like my email addy to correspond with me outside the group, just PM me or you can ask Cristina -- anybody from here or the JL is fine to have my email addy.

Take Care,

Hello ladies...

SUSAN...you can talk about the beach all you want! I would love to be there...one day. Can you believe little Miss Gaby will be starting kindergarten? Wow, shes growing up momma. Will she be full day or do they go half days? She's gonna love it! Glad to hear your blood is up, woohoo!

Well, do my eyes deceive me? Lol Hello there MsSassy! Good to see you posting and we missed you! You are welcome for the card and thank you too! So what kind of doggy are you guys getting? I've been wanting another for soooo long but I am afraid Ernie dog won't like having another one around. So, you and DH will have different schedules now, eh? Who's changing, him or you? Can't remember if you talked about this before or not. Anyway, glad to see you posting.

Hi to everyone else Come out, come out wherever you are, lol!

Nothing going on with me today. Went for my walk at the park this morning and have exercised everyday this week, woohoo! Going to ride my bike later, get laundry done and clean house. The guys are working today and dd is in her room so...basically have the house to myself...kinda quiet around here as well.

Have a GREAT weekend ladies!

Sassy!! Yippeeeeee, glad to see you post!!! HUGS to you!!

Good Morning -

Blood went down Cristina, found out yesterday the latest results. It was a 8.9 - down from 9.2. . So, decided to go with another 2 weeks off and that takes care of all my medical time I had - 6 weeks worth. After that I will be cutting into my vacation leave.

Gab is a doll Cristina!! I will get a picture in the mail today! Promise! If it is the only thing I do, and it probably will be - lol . I was so slow in enrolling her at school we missed out on the full time. Good news is she will have a small class of 15 and the teacher is new to the school. Very excited!!

Scale is almost back to 181 after the Mo's Clam Chowder Binge.....haha....it was yummy, worth every spoonful.

Going to bum the day, get mail mailed and do laundry. Try to escape being a mom for the day and go at my own pace. Sheesh, exhaused from these girls.

Chat at you later!!

Hi to Sue, Michelle, Katy, SusanNYC, Jules and again Sassy!!!

Good morning ladies....Another hot, humid day here. Geeze, after my 3 mile bike ride I had to shower and change clothes before I could even get comfortable to eat breakfast. Had a bowl of cereal with skim milk. I decided to save the banana until I want a snack. I HAVE to get my food intake back on track.
WI...stayed the same, at least I didn't go back up to the 170's which is what I usually do as soon as I fall into the 160's. DH is getting more upset than I am about the scales not moving. He says he can tell by looking at me (and hugging) that I am losing weight. He says "heck, you don't eat anything." (This from a man who loves food, the bad kind. Biscuits and gravy made with fat..etc.) LOL Gotta love him for the encouragement factor alone.
I hope you all met your goals today....I didn't, but at least I didn't gain again.

Hello Ladies...

WTG SUSAN on the pound! And...WTG SUE on not gaining! ladies!

SUSAN...ugh! I kept forgetting to tell you that I did NOT forget about the article. I just kept forgetting about telling you, lol. I can't find my notebook, ugh! I have searched hi and lo and I think someone is messing with me, I swear. I saw it and now it's gone. Okay, it's not gone, it's somewhere in this house and I will keep looking, as soon as I get off here. I was just looking at the thing and for the life of me don't know what I did with it, driving me When I find it I will get a copy and get it too you, and I will let you know once I do, sorry.

SUE...your DH sounds like V...he knows I get frustrated when I've worked hard and I don't lose anything. I am glad your hubby is supportive and encouraging, I think that really helps. And hey, you didn't gain so that is always good.

As for me...the scales say I am up 2 pounds, ugh! And this is why I get frustrated because I know that my eating was right on last week and, I even got exercise in every day except Sunday, my free day. But...I am not so down this week because I had a surprise visit from TOM and I know that explains everything. Okay, my TOM has been so weird. Haven't had one for months, at least 4 or 5. Then I thought I was going to because there was a little, and I do mean a little spotting for two days then nothing. And then Saturday, spotting and Sunday evening BAM! Anyway, not letting that stop me or get me frustrated. I went for my 3 mile walk this morning, early and then headed to the pool at 9...feels so good to relax in the pool after that walk. It is supposed to be 97 today and not be any better this week so early walks for me all week, on the days I walk that is. Anyway, have some laundry to get done.

Take care ladies and I hope everyone is having a good day!

Hello...where is everyone? Too quiet around here.

SUSAN...I found it, finally! When I buy groceries tomorrow I will get a copy of the article and get it mailed to you. It was in the last place I looked and should have looked first, lol. Very inspirational Missy!

Man, it is HOT here! Supposed to be 100 all week, ick! I did get to the park a little bfore 7 this morning though and it was nice. There was a breeze and the sun wasn't up yet so it was really nice. Got my 3 miles in Also, went to the pool...not sure I will go anymore this week...I think the sun is making me sick, seriously. Anyway...nothing else going on...getting laundry done today.

Have a good one ladies!

Hi...Just being lazy for now. I took Mom's dog for a walk as soon as I got up this a.m. and it was still way too hot out there. Needless to say I didn't ride the bike. The heat index is well over 100* Nasty!
We went for breakfast and I did ok...eggs with green peppers and mushrooms, whole wheat toast very lightly buttered. Not too bad.
DH and I went to the grocery, which seemed funny. He has been so busy in his shop that he hasn't gone with me much at all lately. When he first retired we went together for groceries almost all the time.
Now I am fixing a ham..in the crock pot since it is so hot. Smells really good too. I bought fresh baked Italian bread...so that will be my downfall at dinner. I love fresh bread. I will TRY to eat a nice salad and veggies with watermelon for dessert. One slice of ham, one small piece of bread. That is the plan.......really.
I will ride the bike tonight for sure as it is now raining which I am supposing will cool it down a little.
Mini stepping before the ride. Get my rear in gear a little more.

Have a good day ya'll and keep cool. Hydrate!!!!!

Good Afternoon - grrrrrr.

Your breakfast sounds delish Sue! Green peppers have so much flavor, yum. I had yellow squash last night and that was pretty tasty too. Love ham....mmmmmm

Thanks for the copy Cristina! Appreciate it.

Didn't get up til noon so feel like a lazy day. Can't get kicked started even with coffee. Had a greek salad w/ salmon for breakfast and a protein banana shake for lunch. lol .......I am desperate to get to 179 by Monday!!!

Saw the endoscopy guy yesterday . He ordered a test for a disease called celiac sprue. It is a wheat allergery in the intestines that make it difficult to absorb iron and other Vit's. I am low on vit D too. So, blah - waiting for that result.

k- wanna zzzzzzz but have to take Gab to speech.....zzzzzz. ta ta!

Hello ladies

SUE...be careful out in that heat. It is H-O-T here too, UGH! Of course we had rain last night, bad rains and it didn't cool any, lol. Supposed to be very hot the rest of the week and into next week. Your dinner sounds so good...not had ham in quite a while. I too love fresh bread! And tomorrow DS is taking me to Olive Garden for lunch...I love their breadsticks! Going to try and be good though and not eat much, maybe two. That was nice/sweet of DH to go with you to the grocery store.

SUSAN...hmmmm, wondering now that you mention that if that is what you have, hope they can find out for sure. Salad and fish for breakfast, ick! Lol Hey, THANK YOU for the card, pictures and the post card! Made my day except for the post card...would love to be there and I can't Gaby is growing so fast and Rachel as well. They are both beautiful girlies! But where's one of Rebecca? Missed not seeing her pretty face. Thank you though.

Went and bought groceries today and man I came this [] close to leaving that store and going elsewhere. I got the worst, laziest cashier ever and she was a smart arse too! Hey, I am not making you work there so don't get an attitude with me, lol. I debated over going there this morning anyway and guess I know where I am going next week. Then ran to the library to take some books back and pick up a couple, went to get a rose bush to replace one that died, ugh and came home and mowed the front yard. After last time there is no way I can do the front and back at the same time and with the heat, I don't think I can do it in the same day! It is a hot one for sure. Going to do my 2 mile WATP dvd later to get in some more exercise. Forgot to put my pedometer on when I mowed and forgot to check the time.

I am so weird...I am noticing that on the days I don't get up early and go to the park to walk I sleep a little bit later, a hour or two longer. And when I get up I am grouchy all day. Just seems weird to me that one would be grouchy from not walking first thing in the morning, but that's me...weird, lol.

Anywho, starting to babble. Take care ladies and I hope you are having a grand day! Hello to the MIA's, KATY, JULES, SASSY & MICHELLE...miss ya!