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#406

paradise , 10-31-2008 12:52 AM

Thank you Auntie.

Mimi: Every day won't be perfect but at least you were able to eat dinner before 8 pm. Good for you!!

1. 1 hour cardio and abs.
2. 65 ounces of water
3. Last meal 5 pm. (my husband is in duty and won't be home tonight)
4. 1,200 calories. (I had to push myself to eat. With what's going on and I don't feel hungry.)

Have a great night sleep!!

Lu
#407

paradise , 10-31-2008 02:30 AM

Friday's Thought of the day.

What do you take a stand for?

Courage comes in many forms. In Hollywood, courage involves evildoers and daring deeds. In real life, rescue workers, police, and the military have the courage to lie their lives on the line for someone else or a cause. Even for those of us who live life on a much smaller stage, courage is no less important. The world and the future can be scary. Fear of failure, fear of change, and fear of taking a chance can be enough to keep us in bed all day if we let them. Do you live bravely or do you often look for the easy way out? Next time you're faced with two choices, choose the bolder. As this becomes more natural, you can be sure that you'll do the right thing when called upon. Stand up for your values. Stand up for your goals. Stand.

Ladies, I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Lu
#408

Marie , 10-31-2008 12:18 PM

TGIF Everyone!!! Sorry I didn't get to post yesterday but things have been hectic. Kai Bear keeps getting/falling in the pool and the water is too cold so we're putting up another length of fence to totally block it off. Wednesday evening were bought chain link (geez, that stuff's expensive) and yesterday put in the 9 poles (with cement) before it was totally dark (had to do it after work). So now the cement is doing it's thing and tomorrow we'll start putting up the fabric. It will close off the pool some, but it will keep it cleaner (doggies like to dig around it and throw dirt in), and my beautiful grandson will always be safe as it will always be locked now. It's already enclosed by a 6 ft chain link fence, but he could go out the sliding glass door and there's the pool. So this will keep DGS and Kai safe. I ran into our vet at the hardware place and she just shook her head at the fencing and laughed about the youngest husky.

Welcom Mazza, if you're still around. I hope you are.

Mimi, take a look at your ticker - look what you've already done!!! You are doing fabulous and it is a one day at a time. I'm very proud of you for getting on the scale and making it move downward.

Auntie, I used to have one of thos round bread makers that made a tall round loaf. I would cut the bread in half vertically and then slic 9 slices from each half. Now that's not possible. I get about 12 slices out of my machine so I just do the math... I didn't have time to alter the recipe - I figured you all could.

Lu, Is the DH being deplyed to the sandbox? I sure hope not. My hubby is at a training base and they don't get deployed (it's an F-15 training base so they train pilots and he's the part that fixes the planes and the some of the funny boo-boos the student pilots make). When he was a Langley AFB long ago, I had fears of deployment so I do feel your worry. My thoughts are with him and you.

Penny, how awesome of the tattoo artist. Generosity in our world is mind boggling. I'm glad you're going back for the eyebrows. When I see you next (if you'd stop having medical dilemmas when I'm in your neck of the woods) I look forward to seeing the results. Of the eyebrows, of course. Not the recent tattoo. I'm trying to think of a way to do a weekend in Portland, taking the amtrak up as it's dirt cheap and it's so beautiful through the Cascades. I'm thinking maybe a group of my girlfriends might like doing it. I'll see and then let you know when I'd be there so we can do coffee or breakfast (I still owe you and your DH breakfast).

Carol, did you ever have your talk with your supervisor about your 5 year plan??? Inquiring minds want to know.

Judy, I hope that two more boxes are unpacked. Did you resolve the mattress situation?

Food is on track and the scale wasn't horrible this am, especially as TOM came to visit. I really wish it would stop. Very rude guest. I've been doggie walking every day as Blizzards hips are recovering from the lack of consistent walks while my heel was so bad. My alteration on the Nikes was truly the difference as it's only throbbing now. I can live with throbbing, the knife pains were too much. Anyway, Blizzard is doing better, back off the Rimadyl and happy to walk daily.

I'm so happy weekend is in 6.5 hours!!! I really like my house. I really don't like my office. OK, I like my job and I have quite a nice office - but it's doggie-less and that's just wrong!
Marie
#409

paradise , 10-31-2008 01:56 PM

Marie:You're lucky that your husband don't have to deploy. This will be my husband 2nd deployment. Last deployment, he was able to talk almost everyday. So hopefully this time won't be different.

Good news, I weighed in this morning 141.5 lbs. Two pounds lost!! Yay!!!

I will be posting later.

Have a wonderfull Halloween ladies!!

Lu
#410

judydc , 10-31-2008 06:49 PM

Oh, it's always something...I was so happy to get my home office up and running, but I'd forgotten that my keyboard was acting strangely before I left. So now some keys won't register, which makes posting or doing any typing an annoying endeavor! I convinced Dell to replace my keyboard (it's under warranty), so this should be resolved in a few days. Re my mattress, I didn't have time to fight about it, isn't that sad? My body is adjusting to sleeping on it. Now that Linens N Things is going out of business, I'll go there when they start liquidating and buy a plushy mattress pad.

Penny, congrats on the new tattoo! I got a tat 12 or 13 years ago, and hadn't thought that they fade with time. I've been thinking of getting mine "refreshed." It very kind of your artist to give you a very special one for free!

Lu, hurray on the 2 pounds gone .

Mi Mi, I have to stop drinking water by 9 PM. But it's hard for me to have an early dinner! I know you're supposed to, but I rarely get home before 7:30 during the week. When I was self-employed it was great to have a late, filling b'fast, a light lunch, a substantial but early dinner, and then work out in front of the tube. I lost a lot of weight in those days, despite a heavier travel schedule than I have now.

Marie, I'm glad your foot, and Blizzie's hips, are feeling better. And that nobody's falling into the pool this weekend. I've gotten a lot of unpacking done. Now I have to decide to either invest in shelves, containers, etc., keep some things packed and out of sight, or get rid of more things. You'll appreciate this: I'm testing VOIP, with a Magic Jack instead of a landline at home.

Hey, there, Auntie, Carol and Mazza! It's nice to have so much activity on our little thread

I am doing well with eating, and have better control of the night snacking. I haven't worked out much this week, though. I've been exhausted mornings and evenings--long, long days at work, then up late catching up on the election news and laughing my head off with Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert. If I don't force myself to get to bed before 11, I can't get up and moving at 6 AM, which I have to do if I plan to exercise. The time change this weekend will give me a big lift for the first few mornings--I can't hardly wait! Saturday's the day I promised to step back on the scale...talk about a fright-fest then I will set my T'giving and year-end goals.

judy
#411

mazza , 10-31-2008 08:29 PM

Hey, everyone - thanks for all the warm welcomes!

I've just come back from a spin class and I'm fresh from a shower. The saturday morning spin teacher at my gym is crazy!! But I like it

Yesterday was the hottest day in Australia in 18 months. A real scorcher - and windy, too. Today is a big change and right now it's pretty cool.

Heya, Judy - did you ever regret getting a tattoo? I'm just asking because there has been much talk about tattoos on the forums lately and I've been thinking whether or not a large % of people wish they hadn't gotten them.

Marie - good to hear food is on track. I'm guessing Blizzard is one of your huskies?

Paradise - congrats on the 2lbs!
#412

Marie , 10-31-2008 08:45 PM

It's Weekend!!!
I'm happily sitting in my house, enjoying the company of my huskies. (Mazza, yes Blizzard is my eldest - she'll be 8 in December. Kodiak is 6.5 yrs and Kai Pixie Bear is almost 8 months). I'm so happy work is done for the week. It's terrible, I thought of taking Monday off then realized how miserable it was to catch up after taking 2 days off and decided it wasn't worth it. How pathetic is that.

Judy, VOiP - wow, you are a trend setter!!! Organization is good. Personally I throw away lots because I'll never find it if I stash it away. Good luck on the weigh in.

Mazza, so you're coming into summer. I envy you. It was howling winds today and it really dawned on my winter is coming. Eeks. But once there's snow in the mountains (it can skip the basin where I live), I'll be back on my skis and filling my need for speed. I watched )for about 2 minutes) a spin class about a decade ago and thought it looked like torture. Horrible torture. If you like it, I'm glad it's you not me.

Lu, I've always been thankful my DH doesn't deploy. He does go on TDYs and has gone throughout the world. But nowhere majorly dangerous. I hope your DH will be able to stay in contact often. When does he go?

Now, time to enjoy the evening.
Marie

PS = Mazza, my website has pictures of my doggies, but not many as I'm too lazy to work on the website (I'm webmaster for a school district and I do enough there). www.mariesdogs.com
#413

penpal , 10-31-2008 08:47 PM

Well, I decided not to get the eyebrow tats! I did some internet research and found that a lot of people paid mucho dollars to get rid of theirs with laser treatments! I've seen some great 'before and after' pics, but apparently they can fade and change color over time, so I figured it's not worth it for something permanently on my face.

Mazza - Good for you spinning the pounds off! I'm an Aussie (and a Brit too) plus I'm in the process of getting my US citizenship. My test is on December 2nd.

Judy - Good to hear all your news and that you're finally getting settled into your new pad after all your traveling.

Lu - Congrats on the loss! Way to go!

Marie - That would be great if we can get together again on one of your trips north! I hope Blizzie's hips soon get better - I can empathize. My hip plays up when I miss my exercise routine.

Auntie G - I hope you've recovered from the B'day cake!

Lu - I'll keep your DH in my prayers during his deployment - give him my thanks for his service. I hope he'll be able to keep in touch with you regularly.

Mi Mi - It's hard to resist eating when you have to stay up studying, but you CAN do it! Maybe you can "save" some calories from earlier in the day. I find keeping a food log really helps.

Carol - I hope everything is going great!

Happy Halloween Everybody!
#414

auntie g , 10-31-2008 11:24 PM

Happy Halloween! I am glad it's over! No need to continue having evil chocolate thoughts! This has been a strange bloaty kind of week, so I don't have a lot of hope for tomorrow's weigh-in, but at least I believe it's temporary. And now there are 3-1/2 nice clean weeks ahead of us before Thanksgiving ...

Mi Mi, you already voted yesterday? I guess I haven't paid any attention to those kinds of details. I am anxiously awaiting Tuesday for it to be done with! (Although it never goes away in my house, cause DH is all up in it ) Good luck with the double meal deal. I think that's where having a bunch of healthy stuff set aside in the freezer could help! And you're absolutely right, this whole weight mess didn't happen overnight, and won't go away overnight - slow and steady wins the race!

Lu, congrats on the 2 lb loss! Is 1200 enough calories with all that exercise? I don't count cals, but that seems kinda low to me. So, how is Halloween in Hawaii?

Marie, oh, the poor baby falling in the pool! I guess you have had your hands full putting up a new fence! I must have missed the bit about Blizzard's hips and being on Rimadyl. My baby's been on Rimadyl daily for at least a couple years now. I sure didn't want to go down that road, but it has helped her so much. She was getting really slow about getting up and down - arthritis, of course, but the Rimmy made a huge difference! Anyway, I'm glad you two are both feeling better!

Judy, gadzooks! Linens n Things is going out of business? I hadn't heard that. The whole chain? Ugh, there are less and less choices every day. Isn't the unpacking fun? I haven't moved for um, 13 years, but I remember liking being able to put things where they belong. And of course there were several boxes that got shoved into the basement that I never opened for years. Then I realized that I must not need that stuff, so off to Freecycle it went. I had to look up VOIP - not very hip to technology here. Almost a dinosaur... Congrats on getting the night snacking monster tamed!

Mazza, Saturday morning spin class through me off, since it's still Friday night here. It's funny when one's world expands... Glad you enjoyed your exercise. And btw, I don't regret my tattoos one little bit. Of course they don't show except in a bathing suit, so it's not that big a deal, but I got things that are meaningful to me, so there's no reason to regret.

Penny, oh, it sure doesn't sound as good to get those eyebrows and then pay again to have them removed. But if they just fade, couldn't they still be covered with makeup? I guess it is a pretty serious commitment, like you said, it's permanently on your face. Eh, go for makeup!

Well, I'm supposed to be going on a hike in the morning, so I best get myself off this computer. Have a great weekend, everyone!
#415

auntie g , 11-01-2008 07:21 AM

Woo hoo! Another 1½ lbs down! I can't even believe it!
Off to go hiking... Have a great day!
#416

cckayac , 11-01-2008 08:16 AM

Wow took me a bit to catch up and I think I missed some info. Tatoo for you Penny you go girl. My son living in HI has quite a few but they are tastefully done and are quite nice. What is yours?
As far as the job promotion goes sounds just like I thought it would a snag from not having that piece of paper and it was so far its a no. Thats okay a little disappointed but yah know what in a way at least my job is a comfort level in many ways. What happens happens! Its not in anyway they didn't think that I couldn't do the work its a state regulation I guess and experiences don't count. I will catch up later my friend just walked in and we are off to the gym. I walked at work for exercise yesterday but today is the first real day at the gym.
#417

paradise , 11-01-2008 01:33 PM

Hi ladies!!

I hope everyone has a great weekend and don't eat too much candy. I was participating in a haunted house that I forgot to come back and post in my stat for the day.

1. 45 minutes of exercise.
2. 72 ounces of water.
3. last meal at 5 pm ( I had to go trick or treat)
4. 1,200 calories

Maries: I'm suppose to eat 1,500 calories but I think of what's going on right now, that I get too busy or I just don't get hungry. I'm glad that my husband was able to get a couple of day to extend his stay here in Hawaii. Monday for sure we will know the exact date. It should be sometime next week. The only thing I know right now for sure is that he will be gone for a year.

Penny: My mother in law has her eyebrows done and she loves them. I have two tatoos, one on my ankle and one on my bottom cheek (it's a yellow rose).
I have my done 9 years now and it still looks good. I wanted to thank you for keeping my husband in your prayers. That means so much to me. I will tell him that you are greatfull for his job.

Auntie: Halloween was great!! My dog was dressed up in scream. I had people take picture of him and I forgot to. Can you believe that? I guess, I got too excited about the whole thing.

Mazza: I love spinning classes. Last year, I use to go every morning. The spinning classes at the gym are in the mornings and I live 45 minutes away.
I can go while I take my daughter to school but they don't start until 8 am and my daughter is already in school by 7 am. It's an hour that I will have to wait. I guess in the future I can figure a way to go.

cckayac: Sorry, I forgot your name. Remember, I'm new. :-) Don't be disappionted about the promotion. I think the experience is better than a piece of paper. You know that you do a great job and that's what count. Think positive, you never know what the future holds. Good luck at the gym!!

I will try to come back today but if not have a great day.

Lu
#418

Marie , 11-01-2008 07:51 PM

Happy Saturday everyone. Well November brought drizzly, icky weather. But we were warned. DH and I got the fence up before the drizzle started. We also worked on the wiring in the house. DH still has the moving of lights and such with the remodeling.

Auntie, Blizzard has dysplascia (no idea how to spell it) and severe arthritis. She was diagnosed at 10 months old. We keep in control of the progression with Glucosimine/Chondritan (spelling again...) and walking 1.5 miles per day. If we hike longer, then she has Rimadyl so that she can move easier. Mostly it's in control with the Glucosimine stuff and exercise. When my heel was so bad that I couldn't take her out, that's when she started going downhill. I was getting pretty worried about her as she's my soul-doggie. Other than DH, she's my best friend in the world. But since I altered my Nikes, we're off again and she's better. Not great, but better and I'm not worried.

Carol, I'm sorry the govt regs are so stupid. It's sort of like the military. My DH has been in the military 26 years and has to salute a 22 yo office that just graduated from college. That is so stupid. Stupid, stupid, stupid. At least you like your job and you know that your boss wanted you to be promoted. That is something to value.

Penny, probably a good choice on the eyebrows. I use the eyebrow powder because of blonde brows. It's not too hard every morning although I rub it away be afternoon. We'll get together again - the timing will be right.

Lu, you're getting a week's notice for a year deployment??? That's ridiculous. My friend's son-in-law at least got 4 month notice for his 3rd deployment to the sand box. Which branch are you part of?

Well, I'm exhausted and even too tired for typing so I'll be back tomorrow. Oh, exercise - took the doggies out before the drizzle and food is a little on the short side so as my stomach is growling, I'm going to find something. BTW, I made sourdough starter last week and my first loaf is in the bread machine. My fingers are crossed that it tastes yummy.
Marie
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judydc , 11-01-2008 10:00 PM

Back in business! I bought a little roll-up keyboard for $9.99 at a discount store, so I can type at home 'til my replacement keyboard arrives--and the roll-up will be great for my laptop when I travel .

Mazza, I still love my tattoo. It a rosebud (not very original) just above my left boob. I'm glad I got it in a place where it can be seen--or not, and it's a little bit sexy but not slutty, which would be weird when you get past a certain age.

Auntie, a few weeks ago LNT announced that the whole chain is going out of business. So many stores going under these days! Oh, and yet again, congrats on the lost pounds

Carol, I'm sorry to hear about the promotion. I hope you had a good time at the gym.

So I weighed myself this morning for the first time in over a month: 219 Actually, I was afraid it would be even worse. So my Thanksgiving (that's Nov. 27, Mazza) goals are to do at least 50 minutes of cardio and/or weights at least five days a week, and to keep my journal everyday. I've been carrying it around all week, but I have lost the rhythm of tracking everything.

judy
#420

2CtheREALme , 11-01-2008 10:25 PM

Hi Ladies,

It's good to hear that everyone is still progressing on there Journey!

Judy: I love my tattoos too! I have 2 of them, one over the left boob ( ) and one on my ankle.

Penpal: It's good that you did your research about the tattoos on the face; very smart of you!

Auntie G & Paradise: Congrats on the weightloss!! Awesome blossoms!

Judy: Yes, linen&things has already started to liquidate here. I bought some nice things for my apartment. I plan to go back and get drapes. They are 50%off.

Friday I did 45 min on the treadmill with a 10min cool down. I've been reading the biggest looser workout book and I wanted to make sure I warm up and cool down properly. I'm prone to get headaches if I don't. But I was very proud of myself and my workout. I have to be careful. I was listening to some really good music and as the beats sped up, so did I on the treadmill. I went alittle too fast on some parts! LOL! I was singing in my own little world! Next week I incoporate weights so I'm a little nervous but I plan to stick to it. I've rearranged my work schedule so that I can go into the gym Tues-Fri from 8:45am - 10am.

Saturday was a good day too. I woke up at 9am and started cleaning the house. I pretty much did this all day. This if my first break. I have one more room to do and I'll be done for the night; and then I can do my homework. I can't wait till this class is over with! It ends November
16th

I didn't eat before 8pm on Friday, but I did tonight so I'm very happy about that!

Everyone enjoy the rest of their weekend!

Oh, I almost forgot...I got on the scale today and I've lost 3 pounds! Thank you Zelma and everyone who keeps me encouraged and inspired 2CtheREALme.

Mi Mi

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