Happy Valentine's Day!!

And a happy weekend, too! I had a great WI this morning, and was able to honestly update my ticker, hurray! I'm not sure what today will hold, food-wise- we're still trying to decide whether we're going out for dinner or not. However, even if today ends up with a splurge, I feel like I am strapped into my seat on the wagon and it's all good.

Marie, woo hoo! Parasailing seems like so much fun! I used to want to try it, back when I was young and got to go on vacations, but somehow it never happened. Maybe some day... Thanks for posting the pix. Glad you're having a good time, and staying on track, too - wow, that is something!

Off to walk my girl, then go to my nephew's basketball game. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYONE!

Wow Marie - You're having just too much fun! Thanks for posting the great photos. Are you going to the Daytona 500?

I'm on my own today as my DH is still in Las Vegas. It was 28 deg. there this morning, so I'm not too jealous! Lucky for him, he remembered to call me this morning to wish me a happy Valentine's Day.

I'm making myself a special lunch of grilled giant prawns (from Trader Joe's) and gourmet spinach salad (also TJ's). We'll go out for lunch tomorrow when he gets back - at least we won't have to stand in line at the restaurant.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Marie congrats on having fun and on plan. And cheering must burn some cals hah hah. Anyways I was good with no candy for v day. But for me then I went for all you could eat crab legs first time in years and my overall favorite. I pigged out on them with my friend are hubbies just laughing as we squirted splashs of crab juice around. Oh it was fun but now its time to get back on plan so off to the gym today. I am planning on making some soup for dinner and making a yogurt dessert for after dinner.
Having a treat once in awhile I guess is not so bad as long as we recognize it as a special time and then get back on track soon. So I will be trying to do just that today.
Auntie g, Penny, Kathy, Judy and everyone else hope your all doing well. We can live through Maries fun on vac. how cool huh? Lets be strong and try to get right back on track today if we strayed off the road for v day. I even had a white pot. the first in almost a month. I started with a little dinner roll but only ate half and gave the rest to the skinny little guy I live with my hubby. What I would give to never worry about a cal, fat or other yummy things. Crazy how some folks just don't have to worry. I guess life gives him other struggles and let up on at least eating...

Hi Everyone!

It's been a few days since I've checked in. It sounds like everyone is doing well.

Auntie G - YEAH! I knew you could do it. Way to go for strapping into the wagon seating and having a great ride this week. Keep up the good work.

Marie - Congrats on staying on plan during your vacation in Florida. I don't think I could do the parasailing. My best friend lives in Florida and has been after us to move down. I like to visit but have no desire to live inFL.

This week has been a stressful week, but I stayed on plan and lost almost 2 pounds. After having struggled with the scales it was nice to see a loss. We didn't do anything for Valentines day so I stayed on plan.

My husband lost his job this week. He had been layed off for 18 months, got a job the week of Thanksgiving and now lost this one after just 3 months. That was very discouraging, but I know God will help us through.

You all have a great week!

Kathy

Girls I made it out to exercise outside. We went to the park my daughter and I went around the two lakes. It took a good hour and it was a good workout. To nice to exercise inside the sun was shinning a bit cold and windy. Well food was on target today. I made spaghetti sauce no meat only mushrooms, onions and Barilla whole wheat pasta angel. Not to bad. Well take care.

Hey, chickies, I'm still out here! I was in Nashville for a few days. The conference center had problems with the wireless in our rooms, and then I was too much of a slug when I got home this weekend to do anything but putter and zone out. I saw The Reader yesterday at the theater, but I left just before the ending--at warp speed--because I saw a mouse The manager was shocked, shocked, to hear of it, and I guess I won't be going back there for a little while.

Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about the layoff. I hope that things pick up for your hubby--and for all of us--very soon. WTG on the weigh-loss, though

Auntie, you're right, it's never just one thing, it's always a dozen! I found out that my father (who I generally avoid) is in the hospital after traveling to another state, to his sister's funeral, without his medicine. Good for you, staying on track.

Penny, isn't the weather out west crazy this winter? Sounds like you had a lovely weekend.

Carol, you seem to be on doing great, making good choices

Marie, thanks for sharing these photos. I'm envious!

judy

Morning everyone. Things are going good here. To be honest, I left the race early. I was surrounded by rude fans, so I went back to the hotel and watched a movie. Way better choice. Besides I didn't get rained on. Auntie, they'd run over half the race, so they can call it for rain and it's over. Today is gorgeous and sunny. We went to the beach and watched the sun rise over the ocean. It was wonderful. I posted pictures below. Then we did laundry - there are perks to a laundry mat - both loads done at once. We'll be heading to the beach for the late morning and afternoon. I'm going to listen to a book and lay on the white sand. It's a bit chillier than I'd like but the sun makes it worth it!

And now me...


Auntie, way to go staying strapped in. I'm sorry about your grandmother. I hope they figure out the problem quickly!

Kathy, I'm so sorry about your husband's job. How disappointing after it took so long to find one. Congrats on the 2 pounds and keep your head held high. My thoughts are with you and your DH at this difficult time.

Judy, sounds like you had a relaxing weekend. I plan to do that this coming weekend. I'm getting tired of the hectic go-go of a vacation but I can't complain as DH agreed to several hours at the beach.

Carol, I'm with auntie on the seafood (I swim with the fishies, I never eat the fishies) but I believe crab is low cal and full of good stuff. Unless you dunked it in butter, then I think some of the goodness goes out the window.

Penny, I hope you're rested with your alone time and are glad your DH is home.

Well, that's it for now.
Marie

Carol - You had me drooling for crab legs! I haven't had them for years but it's funny I actually dreamed about them the other night (before you mentioned them) - how weird is that?

Kathy - I'm sorry to hear all the stress you're going through with your DH losing his job. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Congratulations on losing weight despite the extra stress!

Auntie G - I'm sorry to hear about your Grandma, I hope she soon feels lots better. Yes, thank you, we did have a nice "late Valentine's" lunch. We had sushi at our favorite restaurant. For dessert we had a couple of dark chocolate dipped candied orange slices - yum. A bit sinful but better than having a box of chocolates. I'm glad you're staying on track in spite of all your worries.

Judy - I hope you had a nice time in Nashville. Our son was just there for a few days last week. His firm sent him and a coworker to visit a supplier of industrial equipment. They had good time being put up in a nice hotel and taken to a hockey game. We're keeping our fingers crossed that he'll still have a job in 60 days when they will be deciding whether to let any more people go.

Marie - Thanks for posting the gorgeous sunrise photos. It must be wonderful to walk on the beach breathing the sea air. I enjoyed my alone time but it was good to catch up news from our friends in CA and hear the latest news from our industry (he was at a trade show). It's not looking too good as the show was very poorly attended. Luckily we don't have much overhead as we work from home, but lots of other small companies are going out of business. At least my DH is close to retirement age.

The sun is out and it's a bit warmer today - I'm looking forward to going for a walk with my DH this afternoon.

Have a great week everyone!

I think I need to get on board with this thread I am Karen and I am getting back on track losing weight and getting healthy. I had lost a pile of weight before (over 50 pounds) but over the past three years have gained it all back... I was here in the fall and lost some weight but fell of the wagona bit when I hurt my back in December. At least I didn't gain back much of what I lost in the fall.

Anywho, I'm back on track and look forward to touching base here on a (close to) daily basis

Welcome Karen!! We're happy to have you join us. This is a great place to be and full of encouragement.

Penpal - Thanks for your thoughts and prayers for my DH job situation. He is still feeling very bad about losing his job, but we don't have control over some things and it will all work out in the end.

Today was a beautiful day in central PA. It was 34 degrees but the sunshine was beautiful. I love the sunshine, it just makes me feel happy.

Marie - The pictures you posted were beautiful. The sun rise picture was gorgeous.

Hi to everyone else. Have a great evening and a wonderful Tuesday.

Kathy

Down 3.2 pounds from Sunday morning But I don't expect things to go that fast much longer since I am just back to eating better

Thanks for the welcome