Cristina--my husband blames everything on my facebook account...

Sue--sorry about the weightloss and exercise not going the way you want it but so glad your Mom is doing well

Slowly moving stuff out of Dad's place...took his 2XL polos, dress short and sweaters along with his size 12 shoes to a downtown community center who were thrilled to have nice clotes in a bigger size. Ryan took the 70's style oragne and gold couch and Tonia actually likes it...hubby wanted it but I put my foot down..I think its ugly even though it is in extremely good shape and well made. My brother wanted us to have everything out by last month but I said no way, use the security deposit and give us another month. Now we have to the end of the month and he's gung ho to be done this weekend yet he hasn't moved the things he wants 5 minutes down to his place. He is moving the rest of the big stuff out this weekend, his friends want the bedroom set which is fine with me and then I only have the kitchen stuff, and a few other things to take care of. Then there is the storage unit...yikes!! I am working on all the calls and faxes to take care of the financial mess...today I have to ride over an hour to actually walk into the bank he has his truck loan with to pay the final payment and take care of getting the paperwork to have the lien removed.

Exercise has not been going well and even though I am not eating bad..the stress seems to be not helping with weight loss.

Hope everyone else is fine!!

Got the payment on Dad's truck done, got to eat some wood fire pizza and eggplant fries...not op eating but was reallly good. Stopped by Dad's cleaned out the fridge and did a few things then to the hospital. One of my hubby's bf's has cancer and now it has moved into his spine...it's not looking good for him.

Got Dominic last night, watched all kinds of tractor and firetruck videos on you tube...get Ashton sometime today...Tonia's 21st bday is tomorrow.

hubby and dom were riding on the tractor and saw a deer and two really tiny fawns

So let's sink another drink
'Cause it'll give me time to think
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
And I'll be dancing with myself

Oh dancing with myself
Oh dancing with myself
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance
If I had the chance
I'd ask the world to dance

Where is everyone? Pretty quiet 'round here...

Of course I haven't been posting much but I have been reading.

Hoping everyone is well in your little corner of the world!

Nothing going on here...been too hot to even want to do anything. But I have been keeping up with my walking and a dvd every now and again with some weights thrown in as well. Other than that not much going on.

WI Monday was ridiculous...said I was up 5 pounds for some reason. But I am back down so not sure what was going on there. Hoping for a 1 or 2 pound loss come WI this Monday.

Was supposed to go to AR again but that got cancelled...apparently my mother forgot, lol. Which is fine as I wasn't really ready for another trip down so soon. Decided we would do it Labor Day weekend...we'll see, my plans change daily sometimes, lol.

Anyway...take care all and have a good day! Hugs

Cristina...Great that you are keeping up with your exercises. What weight weights do you use? You are talking about arm and upper body, right? I started doing some last week...didn't know how heavy to use.
Have been riding the bike at night too....nothing major. Started at 1 mile at a time and got up to 2 miles last night. My legs and knee hurt in the night, but I am going to try to keep it up...just not push it until my legs get stronger. After the 2 pound loss I haven't weighed.....I might not weigh again for awhile. I keep forgetting to pick up a battery for my scales..lol.
Jules- Hugs to you as you deal with everything. I know it is not an easy time for you.

Nothing going on here. I am just trying to get my life back in order and quit hovering over mom. She was released by the surgeon today and he is still very pleased with her progress. Now I need to back off.....but it is hard after being the one to do everything for her.

Have a great week-end ladies.

Hello all and a Happy Friday!

HIYA SUE...I have a gym type thing, not sure what it's called, works the legs and upper body. I'm a wuss and can only do 15-20 pounds right now...have a bad arm. Then I use hand held weights...have 1, 2, 3, & 5 pounds weights. Usually use the 5 pound when doing the Biggest Loser DVD and use glove weights that are two pounds with the Slim & Thin/shape & Firm and Sculpt & Burn WATP series. Glad your mom is well and got the okay from the docs-good news!

Tomorrow we are having family dinner...all the kids & hubby will be here this time. With Charlotte starting school Monday she wants to do it on Saturday after work...guess the plan is to go to school during the week and work weekends...Saturday is fine with me. Trying to get back in the habit of doing the f-dinners again. I've gotten so lazy. Anyway...that's about all I have.

Have a GREAT weekend!

Cristina- Sounds good then. I have 3 pound weights which I am using for several different exercises, so sounds like they might be okay. I started to get 2 pound, but was confused. Mom and I had been using soup cans..lol. That is what the therapist had her using. Believe me the 3 pound gets heavy... I have been lazy about EVERYTHING for the whole summer. Seems like I have been busy, but I couldn't say it is with anything other than mom and doctors. ha..
Hope the Sat. family meals works out for all of you. I didn't know Charlotte was going to school..that is great. Did Josh get a new job? I feel like I am out of the loop on what is going on with everyone...I read it here all summer, but it didn't soak in. I guess I have been self absorbed.

Spent the day with hubby today and left mom for awhile. She did great and had no problems. Now I can relax a little about leaving her.

Still doing the exercises although I did not ride the bike for 2 days....I am doing good with food, but so far not much loss. I know I take fooorreever to lose. Oh well, I am feeling good, so that is the main thing.

Howdy...

SUE...soup cans work. I think anything anyone uses is better than nothing at all! I too have been lazy this summer...it's been so hot. But yeah, you have been busy with your mom. It's hard to worry about exercise and eating right when life gets in the way. Josh hasn't found a job yet, still looking though. Yes, Charlotte starts school tomorrow for RN.

HI to SASSY, MINDEE, SUSAN, JULES, KATHY, FRANCIE, KATY where ever you are. Hoping all is well with you all!

Dinner yesterday was fine. J & C were on each others nerves so she was a little rude. Josh went for an overnight camp with Chase and Char decided on a night of drinking so yeah. Same old crap with those two. She keeps coming to me, or did involving me in their marital affairs and after the last time I told her I didn't want to hear anymore. If they last another 2 years I will be surprised. Cambrie is HORRIBLE and has a major attitude and Josh isn't supposed to say anything and when he does he is vetoed everytime and the MIL is STILL in their lives more than anyone should be so yeah, blah...same old stuff. I got onto her yesterday a few times for being rude and screaming at people. She's only 6 and is just terrible. Anyway...Charlotte left with an attitude...not sure why they came over if they were going to act that way. Anyway...today I am being lazy...going to get some reading done and watch some stupid movies, hopefully.

So tomorrow back on track with the exercise. Been lazy last week. Since I'm not watching Lily I'm not getting up at 6 anymore so off track there and my body doesn't like it. So going to force myself to get up and get to the mall at 7...like having the biggest part of my exercise done first thing in the morning.

Hoping everyone is well and enjoyed the weekend! Take care ladies

Good morning...er..afternoon chickies.
Got in a bike ride last night of 2 miles..then another this morning. Still doing the upper body weights too. I am not sure if any of it will help, but I am feeling better.
My new rule for drinking: If I drink 1 glass of tea I have to drink 2 of water before I can have more tea. Sure has cut down...and yesterday I found myself getting 3 or 4 glasses of water in between.....so that is good! Fun things to trick myself into doing what I need to do.
I am enjoying the weights more than the bike right now, but hopefully my knee will get feeling better and the riding will be more fun.

Nothing much going on with us....mom has a dr. appt. later for her pain management. Hope the MRI didn't show anything too bad.
We got haircuts this morning....

Life is good...even if somewhat boring!

Have a good week ladies.

3 miles on the bike yesterday....hope to do the same today.

Food has been okay, not perfect, but I am working on it.

Lazy day today...just dusting and sweeping.

Have a nice day ya'll.

Hey Ladies!

Sorry I've been MIA. I've been "off the wagon" and been busy with getting DH ready for his new job, which he started on Monday. I haven't really been watching what I eat or exercising, but I managed to lose a pound! WHOO HOO! lol.

I hope your all doing well!

Big Hugs

Sassy...what is DH's new job? Sounds like an exciting time for him. Yay on the pound lost. Hope everything is going well with you guys....

2 miles on the bike yesterday....day off from weights. Food was good though. I had a nice salad for dinner.
Then today a salad for lunch...I might turn into a green leafy veggie.
Met a friend for lunch which was nice. We had not been out since last summer. I love my friends and don't know why I let things slide so long.....*note to self* be a better friend!!

been mia myself...everything is out of dads apt and storage unit, both car and truck are at my house loaded down..need to decide what to do with whats left. AT least I can do it at my house instead of having to drive 40 plus minutes to his place after I work all day.

Teri left JR..she is moving into a place this week. I can't believe it but he was cheating on her. Ryan and Tonia are having problems too. Her temper and jealousy and controlling nature have gotten out of control. I am not sure if they will make it or not..Ry has been trying to stay for the baby. I just hope if they break up she lets us continue to see Ashton. SHe can be very vindictive.

Hello

I feel like CRAP! I always want to sleep in and when I do I feel horrible...my body gets stiff from laying in bed for so long and of course I get a headache. So why do I want to sleep in knowing this, lol? And...I feel like half the day is gone and I've got nothing done! yet anyway...

SASSY...good to see you missy! Didn't know the hubby was starting a new job, hope he loves it! Or at least likes it. Woohoo on the pound!

JULES...good to see you posting. Lots of hugs to you! And the kids! Sorry to hear about the kids, hoping everything works out for both Teri and Ryan. Hope you are able to take a breather with things done now.

SUE...good job on the biking and weights! And eating too!

Hello to everyone else wherever you are

Not a lot going on with me...did my walking 4 days last week and dvd just 2 days. Aiming for all four days next week...and better eating. Need to get both in sync but honestly I am really getting tired of always having to watch what I eat...it's a real pain in this old arse.

Started watching Lily again cause Josh got a job, yay! He'll be working 4 10 hour days so will give me a 3 day weekend! Funny thing is when he got out of the Army he hired on at this company and was laid off two or three months later...who cares, it's a job!

Anyway...going to go get some things done. Have tons of pictures to delete from the computer...cleaning up. Daughter is putting them on her computer and then on dvd's...my computer is old and can't do dvd's. Have some reading to do as well...falling behind on my challenge for the year, sort of.

Have a great weekend all!