Hey Carri! We didn't really get any snow we got all ice, DH had to leave at 8am instead of 4am because of all the ice. Of course schools are out but I am not taking the kids out in this. Hope you have a great lunch....man I would love some pasta!

Still OP here hoping to see 195 sat morning

Hope everyone has a great day!

Oh Auntie g! So sorry to hear about your husband getting laid off. Right before Christmas too -- that's brutal! Sending good energy for a fast luck turnaround : Try not to get discouraged, Honey -- this too shall pass.

I was laid off the week before Christmas when DS was young and first DH and I had split up but I had nothing then -- so nothing to lose -- and just moved back to my parent's. Not that I wasn't upset. I remember sitting on the floor and crying and DS coming and stroking my face and saying "Don't cry, Mummy -- we're not going to die."

My current employers have always purged right before Christmas. Did a huge one the year before last and everyone was on IM, reporting on who was getting called into the office. One guy said he knew when his BlackBerry went dead.

Got to be the worst Christmas tradition ever.

I did dinner for 10 last night for DH's birthday. Despite being mostly prepared well ahead of time, it always seems like a lot of work. But all went well and people had a nice time. My mom came in and helped me prepare the last-minute things and that was fun.

I didn't overeat but didn't count points and ate a few things I wouldn't ordinarily. Trying to be perfect on non-feast days.

Carri, yeah, shopping, cleaning, cooking. And that was just DH's birthday -- now I can start thinking of getting Christmas wrapped up.

Mel, ice? So beautiful but so treacherous too. Not very tempting to drive in, for sure.

Liz, thanks for the reminder -- I'll start wrapping today. A bit here and a bit there and I won't have to do the marathon session.

Tara

Just reminded myself of the potential for GAINING weight over this period. Not gonna do it.

Let's make this a good one!

Auntie G - that SUCKS !!! So sorry that had to happen and especially now...I know I would be as mad and sad as you ...hope he finds something soon, did he at least get some severence?

Arabella - the potential to gain is here with me and it has happened, dh and I are doing pretty well though with just maintaining the current weight and not gaining a ton through it all ...

Mel - I think I would normally want snow over the ice, that ice is just horrible to drive on and get any kind of traction...we are getting some more light snow right now, just looks pretty outside.

Hi Tara and Liz !!!

I have my first Christmas get together tomorrow for my moms side of the family, I am responsible for bringing the rolls ( and not the ones on my stomach haha ) ...so guess I will run out at lunch and try to get those...still have some more shopping for dh, just some stocking stuffers and a few little extras.

Have a good day everyone...hugs to you Auntie G ....

Carri

Auntie- I am SO sorry to hear about DH being laid off. I really hope he finds something fast. I will be sending good vibes your way!

Arabella- Great job not overeating!

Carri-Yeah this ice stuff sucks! The kids were out of school again today so Cody missed his Christmas party at school Our subdivision's roads still aren't looking the best but I may try to get out today

Hi Liz and Tara!

We are suppose to go to my MIL's tmw to make cookies....don't get my started on what I think about her grrrr. But the good news is her "homemade sugar cookies" taste like crap so I shouldn't have a problem staying away from them HAHA!!

I am trying to stay OP so my weigh in will be half way decent tmw. Next week my weigh in will be Friday morning bc we have the big holiday meal at my MIL's Christmas Eve and I know a Christmas day weigh in would not be a good idea lol

Oh auntie g I am so sorry. That is really terrible, especially at this time of year when you should be relaxing and unwinding. I'll be thinking of you and hoping he finds work quickly!

Arabella - Wow dinner for 10, good for you! I am so not a cook. I need to learn - even with weight loss it's just been whatever's easiest and convenient!

Mel - Hmmm, should we swap MIL stories?? haha sounds like it!!

Carri - Hi! Have fun doing your errands, although at this time of year it's anything but fun, isn't it??

Tara - Hi!

As for me, the house is still in disarray due to our family room being nonfunctional, but one day soon it may be done!! We can only hope, lol. We still have to do the floor though which won't be done probably until the new year. Anyhow just hanging out at home today and having a playdate for Jacob.

Liz-yeah I have a MIL from ****.
Auntie- The cookies still weren't good this year haha unless you put tons of frosting on them.

My internet has been out for 2 days and its driving me nuts lol They are suppose to come out tmw and figure out why...I hate my cable company! I finally got this to come up on my phone but its really small. I had a horrible day yesterday I was just an emotional mess. I don't know if its bc of these bc pills (I've already been on them over a month) or everything just built up. I weighed exactly the same as last sat this sat which depressed me yesterday, but all I could think was that we had dinner at 9 the night before and that's why. We had it so late bc we were out late shopping but I had a healthy under 550 cal meal from the rest (called Logans). All I had was 700 cals yesterday so I weighed in at 195.2 this morning so I feel so much better even if it is only one pound. Do you all think I should change my calorie count some....I'm normally around 1200 to 1350. Talk to you all soon hopefully with reg internet by tmw afternoon.

auntie g - Yes try not to worry over Christmas, just rest, relax and enjoy yourself!

Mel - Sorry about your internet, I always feel lost without it! Probably your late meal was the reason I would imagine. Don't worry, you're doing awesome! How are you feeling on that calorie count? I thought you were closer to 1500, do you just tend to eat less than that? How much exercise are you doing right now?

Went to see the christmas pagaent today at church, my two nieces were in it - very cute! Hopefully Jacob can be in it next year. I'm getting so many comments at church, this lady came up to me and just went on and on. It's kind of embarrassing! lol Anyhow hope everybody is having a great weekend - mine's about to get better, the kids are going to my mom's for dinner! haha

Morning everyone...hope you all had a great weekend...I did, but just mainly hung around the house...Saturday we did have my Moms side of Christmas and we had a good time...looking forward to all the festivities at the end of this week though, I LOVE Christmas....

Liz - I 2nd the mother in law from ****, I have one too ....drives me absolutely batty !! Congrats on your comments, you can tell a HUGE difference.

Auntie G - well glad he did get some severance, but yeah it might take him a while...like eveyrone else said just try to put it out of your mind for the holidays and then regroup.

Mel - I did have some emotional issues when I first started those 3 month pills, I can tell you that the first pack is the hardest, so get through it and after this one your body will adjust...hang in there...I was even having some hot flashes from them of all things...at 35 !!! But those went away and now I have been on them for over 2 years now and LOVE them...you can get through it.

Arabella - hi, how was your weekend ?

Tara - Girl you better check back in here, we havent heard from you in a while....

Hope everyone has a good day and that my work day FLIES by ...talk to you all later !!!

Carri

Hey ladies I'm back!! Turns out my router was fried....I can't complain bc I have had it for years.

Carri- I'm glad to know it wasn't just me with the hormones! I have had some pretty bad days and just feel very emotional. But I am a week into the second month pack so hopefully it will get better! I am also having a bad headache....but it could be worse!

Liz- Yay for the compliments!! The app says I can have 1452 but I never want to reach that so I end up between 1250 and 1400 normally.Ii just dont want to hit a plateau KWIM?

Auntie- I know what you mean about fudge...my MIL sent me home with a bunch and I am trying to stay away from it. lol

Hi Arabella and Tara, hope you're doing good!

Well ladies I have a 4 day diet this week because I am weighing in Friday morning bc I just cant miss the Christmas eve dinner!

Morning All ...boy these holidays are hard when you work in an office, every day someone is bringing in some kind of homemade goodies...and it is way too hard to stay away from them....My 2011 is going to be ALOT different than my 2010 weight wise ....

Arabella - just alot of rain huh? we got more snow last night and apparently are supposed to get alot more on Christmas eve, which I dont care for since I have to travel that night to my parents.

Mel - I am with you, weigh in early and then enjoy a meal or two, only comes once a year and you are doing such a great job anyway !!

LIz and Tara - Hi Girls !!!!

Auntie G - my work day went VERY slow yesterday, ended up with a headache and was grouchy - so thanks for that, hahaha ...

Going to try and get the rest of dh's presents on my lunch hour today....just got a couple more things I thought of that I want to get him, and I have some coupons I can use...have a great day everyone !!!

And dont worry about me, I know I am slacking right now and probably gained about 15 pds but I will get my mind back in it after the holidays - you just watch me !!!!!

Carri