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Hi Ladies,
Just stopping in to say thank you for the many good wishes and encouragement. Lu, congrats Ms. Lady!! Auntie G--I'm just trying to be like you in this weightloss journey! LOL! Penpal--you guys just stay positive and try to focus on the solutions, and not the problem. Mazza, keep up the good work. Good luck to all the ladies on this day! I hope everyone went out and voted today ;) Today, I went to the gym and got in 55 min on the treadmill including the cool down; and 20 minutes on the weights. Today was legs! My butt was burning today! LOL! But, it's a good burn! |
Hello ladies,
Marie: Because of the deployment our orders got canceled. I'm just thinking positive and hoping that we to go to Okinawa or stay here a little longer. But we will see. Carol: I know you will reach your goal of 10 lbs by Christmas. My husband will be deploying to Afghanistan and just found out he will be leaving this Satuday, Nov. 11th. One of his friends will be coming over to help him with his gear, so I decided I should make some chicken enchiladas. His friend will be here with his wife so I told her she should come over for dinner. I'm still have cramps, so here is another day without exercising. I hate exercising in the begining of my monthly friend because it gets worse. But I should be able to workout tomorrow. Everyone have a great day!! Take care, Lu |
Thought for Today!!
For want of a nail, the shoe was lost. For want of the shoe, the horse was lost. For want of the horse, the rider was lost. For want of the rider, the battle was lost. For want of the battle, the kingdom was lost. And all for the want of a horseshoe nail! Your smallest actions add up to something big Everything you do makes a difference. Even if you're not on the front lines leading the effort, you have a contribution to make. Without your contribution, no matter how small, so many other things would never happen. The world needs what you have to offer. You have no idea how the simplest of your everyday actions can effect your child, and even people you've never met. Chances are, you'll never know. But if you're looking for a purpose to work toward, all you need is the desire and the right perspective. Define yourself as your task, and that's all you'll ever be. Define yourself as your contribution to your family, and suddenly you're a very important part of a bigger picture. The biggest pictures are the ones where there's room for everyone to be seen. Take Care, Lu |
Lu my thoughts are with your family at this time. It must be tough but you both sound like strong folks. Lu I love your little reading they make so much sense.
Marie you keep that snow we are having out Indian summer here. Today was in the 60's sunny and nice. I am driving to a conference about 35 miles away on wed. so glad its nice out. Today I didn't go to the gym but the coworkers and I walked 25 min. and I did an additional this a.m. 15 so I figure wow 4 days of exercise and it feels good. I was a bit sore today I must say. But thats okay at least I know its working. The scale was still up a bit higher today but down from monday. I ate a bagel with ff cr. ch. for breakfast, had a salad with chicken, croutons for lunch with spray dressings. Dinner was a bit on a no no ck parm. with some sauce and thin spaghetti but I only ate 1/2 which was quite big portions. So tonight only a fresh grapefruit for a snack. Lots of water intake today. I am not a person who gives everything up just cuts back and adds cals. Bit higher today around 1600 total but not too bad. Much better than some choices and the walking had to burn some cals. So I will keep moving forward in the right direction for my goal. Went to vote I am with your Judy at the polls this a.m. by 7. In and out. Awaiting word and praying whom is put in this position is strong enough to make some good choices and move this country in the right directions because its not so good right now... economy is slumping and people are so stressed. Everytime I speak to my daughter my heart goes out to her and my sil. All you can do is try your best to be supportive. Aunite g your doing good... Maza keep it up girl.... |
Evening, all! Having a hard day today. I behaved until a couple hours ago, and then got attacked by the chocolate monster. PMS and being alone all day... not a good combo. DH has been out at the polls since 6:30am, and will not be home until well after I give up for the night. Ugh!
Carol, keep up the good work with the exercise! A little chicken parm won't hurt as long as you keep on moving! Marie, Richard Simmons - LOL! I used to love him when he was the only game in town, but now he makes me sad. But whatever works, right? Like I have a right to any opinion on the matter... And I sure did have some words for the truck, but I don't think it cared. :( It's so nice that you and your DH can work on projects together. We've got such different interests here that I can't even imagine that! Judy, ah, you're all wrapped up in the political scene, too, huh? I personally HATE politics, but DH is so involved that I can't keep my head in the sand anymore. Waaaah! I hope you have a celebratory night, assuming we're on the same team, that is... LOL ;) Mi Mi, you're kicking butt with the exercise! Keep it up! (And stay away from the chocolate monster, too!) Lu, hope you're feeling better tomorrow. We'll be thinking of you with your husband on the road to Afghanistan. Stay positive! And thanks for today's thought of the day. It was a goodie! Better get back to the election results - I thought I'd be fast, but I always get sucked into computer land longer than I'd planned. (No TV in the computer room here - eek!) Have a good Wednesday, everybody! |
Auntie G, you hit it right on the nail! Mother nature will be visiting me soon and I've been salavating for chocolate! LOL! I'm trying to fight it! I said if I give in, I have to do an extra day at the gym!! But, I'm gonna try to be strong
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I hadn't planned to be out so very late last night, but things happen :D. I ended up staying at the party until after the acceptance speech. By the time I left, in search of a taxi home at nearly 12:30 AM, the streets were filled with deliriously happy people--many of whom needed a taxi, also. I ended up walking among the crowds for over an hour. Actually I had a good time with the gangs of folks waving flags and singing "God Bless America," or trying to decide if they should head toward the White House or toward one of the traditional socializing neighborhoods. This morning I and very sleepy, my legs ache, and I am a wee bit hung-over. But, to quote Edith Piaf, I regret nothing! It was a lot of fun. I phoned my grandma last night. I am glad that she is still with us, to a see a moment that she didn't expect to see in her lifetime.
And, as icing on the cake, I'm down two pounds since Saturday. I ate lightly yesterday, and didn't gorge on the snacks last night. I have two receptions after work today, so I planning another soup-and-salad day today. Hope everyone is having a good day---judy |
Hello Ladies!!
I hope everyone is doing great. Thank you all for your support. I'm feeling much better with the cramps. I just can't wait for my monthly friend to leave already. I'm pretty busy with hubby and getting things done before he leaves. I guess, I will be back later but before I leave, here is today's thought.. Making the most of your day Do you often tell others (and yourself) that you just don't have enough time? If you are like most people, this is probably something you think about at least once a day. It seems like our lives continue getting busier but time never grows in proportion. This quote reminds us that great things can (and have been) done with the time that we all have. What will you do with your time today? Take care, Lu |
Happy Wednesday Everyone!!!
Judy, it was a great night last night. I enjoyed the concession speech (I thought that McCain was very honorable and gracious last night) and I particularly loved that my Darth's bumper sticker came true.:D Unlike you, I didn't party, instead went to bed but with relieved thoughts. Carol, I hope your day trip is uneventful. Be glad you're not here. Snow is pouring out of the skies. It's above freezing so it's not sticking quickly, but it's starting to... Roads with this morning were glare ice and probably won't be better on the way home. It wasn't comforting that today was the 1 year anniversary of my accident last year. Dangerous roads wasn't/isn't helpful. Lu, wow, I've never had problems with my TOM like that. Geez, I'd hate it even more and it's at such a nasty time for you. I hope you feel better soon. Judy. :carrot:on both the history makin last night and the 2 pounds. Auntie, you think of the scale slayer when mr. chocolate hits and visualize taking the ball and chain over the monster's head. You can do it. You're so on a roll, no TOM can take you one. Mi Mi, good for on on burning the ol' glutes. Amazing how good muscle fatigue can feel. You are doing so great. Mazza, I want your weather. I really would like to visit and I'll bring Judy with. Last night, in wet snowy yuckiness, I took the doggies for their 1.5 mile hike. This morning it wasn't snowing so we went again. Amazing how even dirt roads can be glare ice. I need new thingies that go on my boots for ice walking. The right one fell off last spring and I never found it. Today is my dr. appt for all the test results. Bet I'm normal as can be but just without a metabolism. :D Marie |
'Tis a better day today! No chocolate monsters around, and new hope for the future... :)
Mi Mi, did you make it through the chocolate craving? Normally I am fine with my fake fudge (which is more of a fake brownie), but last night I just went off the deep end. Don't let it happen to you! Judy, :carrot: :carrot: yay! A great night and a weight loss, to boot! How cool that you got to be right in the midst of all the excitement! Lu, ah yes, time... We should certainly make the most of each day that we have. Glad you're feeling better! Marie, yep, aside from my feeding frenzy, I agree that it was a great night! I did print out the scale slayer, too, so now I also have hopes of defeating PMS! Be careful on that ice! And I hope you found out something useful from your tests. |
Quick note I am down from monday 1.5 and so that means I have 1 more lb. to go to be back to where I was a week and half ago. But thats okay at least I am on my way. My doc called yesterday but I was out of town for a conference I will rtn the call today. I bet my thyroid is off again which would explain wt. gain and my restless nights. Hope thats all it is. Anyways I am workin it girls off to exercise this afternoon. Missed only yesterday but did write my intakes and getting into the groove of doing that again. It does make a difference and cals were about 1500 yesterday. I will stay within that amt. again today. I am preplanning.
1.5 0f my 5 before Thanksgiving..... turkey day!!! |
Morning everyone! It's another cloudy day but the snow is melting. :carrot:Last night's drive home from doctor was not fun. Snowy, icy and dark. But this morning's commute was better. Wet roads but not icy. All the tests came back normal. They're doing a couple other tests but are thinking that being freezing cold all the time is normal. There is a reason that I never go to the doctor, there's never anything conclusive about what's what. On one hand I'm very happy that all is good, on the other, I'm irritated that I'm so cold that I'm always freezing and people around me are sweating hot.
I did Richard's Sweatin' 2 this morning. I was in the mood for some good music and I enjoy that one the most. The S video cable wasn't connected all the way the other day so today I had color. :) Tonight i'm going to hike with the doggies. It's supposed to not be raining or snowing. :cp: Carol, good job on the pounds lost. I hope you are able to make that Thanksgiving goal. Auntie, I love the scale slayer graphic. Every time I want to kick the evil scale, I look at the graphic and grin, thinking that the ball and chain could do so much damage to it. Then I go on my way. I haven't even given the evil box a choice finger since I put it up in my bathroom. :D Marie |
Hello everyone!
It is way too hot here right now and I really wish I were where you ladies are - do you all get a white christmas? From a young age, the massive imports of american popular culture onto our TV screens led me to believe that christmas always meant having snowy weather and being inside with your family drinking hot chocolate... but an aussie xmas couldn't be farther from that! Most late-december nights around here are spent outside of the house - whether it be in the backyard, front yard or balcony - having a bbq with some friends and family, and drinking cold beverages (usually beer or soda, but not me personally). I don't really know why I am mentioning this, but I guses it took me a while to fully comprehend the difference between a US and an australian xmas, and the fact that it will never snow in sydney ... let alone in december! :)Anyway... Marie - The way you speak about the snow in your parts makes me imagine some sort of mystical winter wonderland! I've only ever seen snow once - and that was a 12 hour drive away. I hope you had a great hike with your dogs - I don't know if you've gone yet or what... because of the time difference and all. Regardless - I hope it went well! Cckayac, congrats on the loss! Your diet also sounds on track. Keep at it =D Judy - Nice work on the 2 lbs! I like your 'icing on the cake' metaphor. How did your soup and salad day go? I love salad and soup - I make myself a salad as part of dinner several times a week, and we make homemade soup, too - what are your favourites? Mi Mi - If I cold have my way, chocolate would make up 90% of my diet - I have a total soft spot for it... most other things I can go the rest of my life without eating...but every four weeks the cravings begin. Paradise - aargh cramps =[.... I feel your pain. I really hope the exercise has helped with pain relief! Bye for now. - M |
Carol, :carrot: :carrot: on the 1.5 lbs down!
Marie, I'm glad you're not kicking the scale anymore - the slayer has some powers! And I am definitely with you on the doctor theory. No point elaborating. I guess that's why I have a habit of trying to diagnose myself and everyone I know. I'm not a doctor, I just play one on TV. :rofl: Mazza, we don't get a white Christmas nearly as often as I'd like, here in eastern Pennsylvania. We think we should because of TV and movies, too, but nope! At least it's not generally sweltering hot at Christmas. Your December sounds pretty much like my July. Oh, and I finally looked up a world time zone map, and you are 16 hours ahead of us in the east. Wow! Too bad you can't tell us what the lottery numbers will be since you're so far in the future! :lol3: (Guess it doesn't quite work that way, huh?) Have a great Friday, everyone! (Or Saturday to Mazza!) |
Well okay my lb is back on the scale today crazy dang thing. But I thought back and yesterday had eaten some soy sauce at lunch and that is quite salty so I am hoping that is where my wt. gain came from? The report came back from the doc. chol was up 269 oh not so nice. She wanted to put me on something new zocor but I said not yet not so quick. They are sure quick to throw you on something but not give any ideas on how to get it down on your own. So all my other #'s weren't so bad. Today I started the oatmeal in the morning I have been doing more eggs lately oops maybe too many even though they were mostly poached. I am not switching to no white breads in my diet. Adding even more veggies. I had recently listened to others about the confliciting info. on butters, marg. etc. and switched back to butter with using less well guess that didn't do me any good now did it? What does everyone else use? I am open for ideas please share if you'd like. I switched over to seasalt only in the house for cooking. And I don't use that much.So thats it for me I did let her know I just got back into the swing of regular exercise and joined a new gym. So many times we just jump to what they offer I like to challenge the doc and do my own thing. If my numbers had been up higher well then I might of done it her way. Isn't it interesting they offer you no counseling or advice just a little curing pill. I am with you Marie these docs whats up with that? At any rate I try my best not to go often and I guess this is why. Self curing and the natural food store. I did try red yeast in the past and that didn't help me at all. Oh another thing is I do take fish oil but generally only 1 1,000 gr. so the bottle says 3 I will now take 2 in the a.m. and one before bed. Lets see how this goes reck in 3 or 4 months most likely 4 as far as I go. Good news is my company isn't increasing our ins. and they are offering 300.00 towards our gym again so mine is fully reimbursed to me. I am real pleased with this. There is a web site for assistance as well I am going to ck out lowering chol. ideas.
It does snow here usally on christmas and this year I am hoping for my family coming from HI. Yippy!!! Marie you keep that snow send it my way the day before christmas! That would be great! Todays weather again in the 60's I am off today and planning the gym for wt. resist. and then a nice walk. I am taking my sil for elbow replacement to be removed so half my day at least inside at the hospital. I am taking my 2 yr. sweater project to finish, jewelry mag. to mark what I need to make some new pieces. I have a few orders how exciting I say! Marie do you use reg. yeast when using the bread machine? I just purchased some bread flour and want to use the machine soon its been so long. I need to look up some healthy breads with seeds, nuts etc.. |
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