Good Morning Ladies
 

ladyRider I have a few scales like that...boy do they piss me off...thats why I prefer to measure myself:lol:

Last night I went out for Thai food...so yummy and I ate too much...as usual....1992 cals consumed for the whole day...so this weekend, I will have to tow the line. Ho Hum.

I dont know whats going on around me lately, my dad's good friend is in the hospital ....he collapsed yesterday and is in a coma...he's young...mid fifties...he is like a second dad to me...used to fix my car for free when I was in university...even drove out for 2 hours once to fix it...always looked out for me he did...so I am sad for him and hope he gets better. My good friend suffers from schizophrenia...a mild form and on meds she is fine, but her doctor recently changed her dose and now she is feeling manic...and of course, my mother who stedfastly refuses to eat and is slowly withering away...we might have to hospitalize her either tomorrow or monday for starvations if things dont turn around.

Sorry for all this negative accounts...but this is what is going on right now...amidst all this holiday cheer.

Thats it for now

Cyan

Cyan,
I am so sorry for all difficulties that are surrounding you. I will pray for you dad's friend and especially for your good friend. I know how hard that is.
I really hope things get better with your mom. I really know what that is like to watch someone wither away. I think of my situation as if it just happened. I miss my gram's but I know now that she was happy that I was there for you. You are a great daughter, and you be strong for you mom. That is what she needs.

LadyRider, congrats on the pants fitting loose on you now. I know that is a great feeling and I can't wait to get ther.

Ladies, I have to confess that I was not as good this week as I thought. I just had a overall bad week and I promise to get back on track. I am starting to get the Christmas blues about my in-laws not wanting to spend the holidays with us, and what it is doing to my son and husband. I love the holidays, but when there is such extreme tension between all of us, it just gives me anxiety. And that lead to stress and you know what stress leads to:?:
:devil: EMOTIONAL EATING!!!!
I have let it take over the latter part of the week and my husband had to tell me to slow down before I really regret it. He wasn't being mean, but he knows how much this means to me so he had to hit me where it hurts. He brought out the scale and told me to weigh myself. Then he said if I can look back at this week and say that I was good, I shouldn't be afraid to get on. As you can guess:o I couldn't get on.

I want to be strong, and I hope this week brings better moods and less emotional eating.

Sorry for dumping, but I can't keep things from you ladies and Cyan, I need the virtual kick in the butt today.

You all have a great day, I will try to check in tonight.

Hi ya'll! :)

Finally got some shopping done. My sis and I left her house around 2:30 yesterday afternoon to start. We went back home around 6:00 to fix a quick meal for the hubbies then by 7:00pm, we were gone again. Got home a few minutes after midnight! My feet felt like they were about to fall off.

Not sure about my calories. Havent logged them into Fitday yet. Not great choices tho. Around noon, I had a Burger King Whopper with cheese, Fries, and Diet Coke. Didnt eat again until 11 pm but then I had a Grilled Stuffed Steak Burrito from Taco Bell with Diet Pepsi. I was honestly hungry both times and not just eating out of habit, but definitely NOT healthy things to eat. I hope all that walking got rid of a good bit of those calories.:?:

Today we had Mexican food. I had a Burrito stuffed with grilled steak, onions, and green peppers covered in cheese sauce with a side of refried beans and spanish rice. (sounds like the same thing I had at Taco Bell but this was wayyyy better tasting than theirs.) I havent eaten anything else and I know that meal is HIGGGHHH in calories! I think tonite I"ll just have an orange or something.

Lisa, you said your M-I-L gave you each money to buy 5 gifts for yourselves..right?? So why not buy yourself a Gift Certificate to the YMCA and wrap that up? The other 4 things could be just really inexpensive things. Just a thought. Of course, I cant remember how much you said a membership is but I was thinking it was less than $150. I hope it works out for you to go. I told my hubby about it also. It sounds wonderful and I was telling him how lucky you are to have something that great close to home.

Cyan, wow, seems like you've got more than your share to deal with right now. Thanks for filling us in on things tho. I think it's great we can share anything going on in our lives. Seems that all of it somehow ends up affecting our food habits so it's nice that we can come here for support or advice. Just knowing someone is always close to listen helps me out. My grandmother was like your mom. She would NOT eat at all. Nobody could force her. She ended up having a feeding tube against her will. Anyway, it was a frightening thing to watch, and my dad was affected more than anyone I think. Every time me or one of my sisters comments about a diet or says we arent hungry when asked to eat over there, he doesnt believe us and he tries to convince us we need to eat. He is so worried that we could end up like that, I think.

Taiwan, I have been thinking about you and your family ever since you first mentioned that Taiwan doesnt formally celebrate Christmas. You know, tho, it is sooo commercialized here, I bet it actually has more meaning for you and your family as far as the real reason for the season since they arent bombarded by the secular parts. My kids have always been taught what Christmas is all about.....Christ, giving, love, etc but they also get caught up in the Santa parts and the wanting everything they see at times. Sometimes that part seems to take over the holiday and we have to remind ourselves what it's all about.

Reina, you deserve to occasionally have days when you arent in the best of spirits. Normally you come in here and brighten up the place so once in awhile, you're entitled to be down and use the posts to vent a little. Dont stay out just cuz you dont feel cheery! We miss you anytime you arent here and we dont just care about good days. If that was the case, I'd have to miss posting alot more than I do..lol (the entire weekend last week, for example:dizzy: )

Hooray for LadyRider!! :cp: Glad to hear you are back to your pre-vacation weight. Sounds like you had a fun time while you were gone but got back to business once you got home. Way to go.:)

PreciousOne, Debee....missed hearing from ya'll today!

Annie and Cjunk....Please check in if at all possible!! If something is wrong, we're here anytime to listen. If things are just hectic, and you havent had time to ck in, hope the pace slows soon so you can get in here and catch up with everyone. You are REALLY REALLY Missed!:(

I'm going to go for now but if possible, I may check in later tonite. Reina, have a good time at your 2 parties this weekend! Fill us in later with all the details.

Later chicks!;)

MIKI

I don't do weekends
 

Hello Hello Hello. How is everyone. I really have to make myself get on here and post on the weekends. Not because I don't want to but because my schedule is so different on the weekend that it doesn't happen unless I make it.

Yesterday, I don't think I did really bad food wise and I was great exercise wise. But I did do some emotional eating when I had a horrible phone conversation with my MIL.

This morning we had a Christmas program rehearsal at church and I stopped at McDonalds and had a Bacon Egg Cheese Bagel. It was pretty good and filling. However...they had none other than Krispy Kreme doghnuts at church and I had one. ONLY ONE!! I had a cookie at my mother in law and some tortilla chips and some chocolate kisses:chockiss: throughout the afternoon and evening...and then I had a Hot Ham and Swiss from Arbys with a small order of Jalepeno bites. There....:s:

I did get some Christmas wrapping done and laundry done and put away and my floor vacuumed, my piano dusted, my kitchen cleaned and my kids rooms straightened.

Now, I'm going to bed but not to sleep because my daughter is out with my SIL watching Harry Potter and will be home late.

I might not post tomorrow but will be back Monday morning!!

See ya!
Lisa

Morning Ladies
 

Reina thank you for your kind words...they are appreciated. And Now....get ready for that virtual kick.....here its comes....POW:foot: Also...thank your husband...he seems wonderfully supportive and very much interested in helping you and looking out for you...You are so lucky to have a husband that loves you enough to keep you on track. And, have you thought about why it was you overate or got off your program? I would identify those triggers. Reina you are too important to you and your family .... you are on this health journey because you realize this...so love yourself enough to stick to it...you deserve this and you can do this..truly you can. I am sorry to hear that you are sad about your inlaws not coming over for christmas. Sorry to hear that there is anxiety there for you...I send you a virtual hug too.

Miki thank you for your kind words...they too are appreciated.
And I am sure all the food you ate was spent up shopping...WOW all day shopping spree...that is tiring :lol: but fun I'm sure. And put it into Fitday...because you might be surprised to see that it wasnt that bad.

Hey Lisa I am happy for you that you are doing well ...postive attitudes cant be beat....enjoy Harry Potter.

Stay strong and motivated

ps: my dad's friend passed away saturday morning at 11.00 am...he was 59 years old...he will be missed...he was a wonderful caring man...he leaves behind his wife and two sons of 18yrs and 22yrs old.

Cyan

Cyan, Thank you so much for the virtual kick. It was so needed. I am really trying to identify those triggers, but my husband once again, came back with a good one by saying that I can't use my Menstral cycle as an excuse for ruining something I worked so hard for. And he is right... I used that as my excuse all week and every month for that matter. He is a great guy and he has the biggest heart..
Also, thanks for the hug. I needed that too!
I am soooooo sorry to hear about your dad's friend. I will keep him in my prayers.

Miki, glad to hear you got some shopping done. Thanks for your kind words. I am glad to hear that I occasionally can help someone else out. I know how good if feels when you all help me out. I won't ever stay away because I am having a bad day. I will keep coming back the virtual kick in the butt and your supportive words.:)

You ladies mean so much to me and I know I couldn't get through this journey without you all.

I did decide to get on the scale last night when I got home to let myself know I am doing damage only to myself and no one else. Luckily I am still at my current weight. I keep fluctating 1/2lb back and forth. But I am glad I haven't gained a pound back. I am ready to face my challenge full force today.

Thank you all, and I hope you have a great day.

Hi again everyone. It's a lazy Sunday around here today. I feel awful. Have a bad cold I guess. I dont think it's what the kids had because I havent had any fever, but my poor nose is raw from my blowing it so much. Didnt feel like getting ready for church. Slept in, then went to Huddle House for late breakfast/early lunch. My family ate like :ink:s lol but I hung in there this time and didnt give in. Josh and Luke both ordered fried eggs, biscuit, bacon AND sausage! Phil ( my hubby ) had eggs, hashbrowns, and a waffle! I ordered the grilled chicken salad which only consisted of a grilled chicken breast cut up on top of shredded lettuce and cabbage with 3 slices of tomatoe with Ranch dressing. I have to admit tho, that one bite of waffle that Phil left on his plate was sooo tempting! The melted butter was sitting in each of the little squares of the waffle and it had sat long enough that the waffle itself was soaked thru from the syrup...yummmmmy! But I left it sitting there. Had to make myself not look at it tho..:lol:

Cyan, I finally put my foods into Fitday from Friday and Saturday. Friday, which was the Burger King and Taco Bell day, totalled 2214!:o Saturday, the delicious REAL Mexican food day, wasnt quite as bad with 1614 calories. I am hoping maybe all the walking averaged the 2 days not much over 1500.:^:

Lisa, I was so excited when you happened into Chat last nite while I was there!! I had hoped some of this group would. I had fun; just wish we had more time. I only stayed about 5 minutes after you left. I had already started feeling bad and was about to leave when you came in. Definitely couldnt leave then. :)
I hope things have smoothed over between you and your mom-in-law. I cant stand conflict. Gives me a huge knot in my stomach when things like that are going on. Luckily, I have never had the usual in-law probs people always joke or complain about. Believe it or not, I have worked directly with my mom-in-law for around 15 yrs at the bank, and we've never had any bad feelings between us. I'm probably closer to her than my own mom. I'm very blessed in that area.

Cyan, I was so sad to get your note at the end of your post about your Dad's friend.:( I had so hoped he would get better. Sounds like he was really good to you, and I really feel for his family and for you and your family to lose someone so dear. Especially so suddenly and right in the middle of the holiday season.

Well, I am going to take a nap in hopes of feeling better when I wake up. Maybe by then, Reina, Lady,Taiwan, Precious, Debee will have posted too.

Oh, heard from WI-wide again thru email today. Remember her daughter that's pregnant and just got married and is diabetic? Well, she's been really sick and was hospitalized for several days last week. Seems that WI has alot going on right now but she is in hopes of getting back in here after things slow down.

Ok, really going now. I"ll be back later on I"m sure.

MIKI

OOPS!
Reina, just as I hit "submit", I noticed you had posted. I guess we were typing about the same time.lol Anyway, wanted to say hello to you too. :) Glad to hear you havent gained any more weight! I know that had to be an encouragement. Ok now, I really gotta have that nap! bye for now...
MIKI

It's Monday here
 

My weekend was ok. I am not as strict, but don't overboard either. I stuck with my breakfast drink Sat and Sun and didn't fall into the "buy" it trap. I mean, I don't think Taiwanese people have ever heard of low fat stuff. Seriously!! My inlaws LOVE to eat pork, but with like a 2in layer of fat and .5in of meat (maybe that much). Anyway, Sat. my biggest bad thing was a hamburger and coke (didn't have the french fries and lucky for me their were all out of their delicious blueberry pies:p ) Sunday for dinner we went out to the night market (once a week thing, our biggest happening in town:lol: ) and had an oyster omelet--don't even know some stuff they put in so won't even thing about it. Also, I broke down and had Pearl Milk Tea (I know, I know, MAJOR calories--oh well, such is life).
Today is Monday and I am back at it. I found a breakfast drink that has oh, I don't know how many beans (well the powder) and some fruit and such. Only 91.6calories and I think less than 1g of fat. Then I found "7 Fruit Bars", ok, a little expensive, but pretty good and only 69calories from that. So that's my breakfast for today. We will probably go out again for lunch, but I will probably stay away from the meat sauce for rice and just get rice and veggies. Didn't walk on Sunday, but went 1.5miles on Sat. Will try for 2mile today.

Cyan---sorry to hear about all that's going on in your life right now, and especially around the holidays. Don't let it get you down though. You need to take care of yourself too. I'll be praying for you here.
Reina---You have such a wonderful husband. I think most men would just let their wives do what ever they want and eat whatever they want. Your husband sounds so supportive (can he teach my dh a few things:dizzy: ). Now you can get back on track. Good to hear you hadn't gained any thing back. Sorry to hear about your in-laws. Just remember, you can come here and tell us all, don't let it get you down. A new week is ahead of you, the old week is behind you. Start fresh and GO GIRL!:D
MikiG---I would just die for something from Taco Bell!!! They don't have one here:( We have 2 McDonald's, another fastfood place and one Dominoes Pizza. That's the exent of it, oh! I almost forgot we got KFC on Sept.19 (the day we had a traffic jam here, everyone was like lined up for the drive thru). But KFC doesn't keep non-spicy foods around as alot of Chinese like spicy:mad: So we don't go there often as our family doesn't do spicy. As for Christmas, yes, I think it does mean a little more to us here. I mean, here Christmas is all about Santa Claus and give me too, but I doubt as much in the states. But here, it also seems like something for children only as they are the only ones who seem to get gifts (not in our house!!!!--I better get something!) Our fostergirls were here with us last year for Christmas and were in awe of it. They had never had a Christmas nor a Christmas tree, nothing. The oldest has to go back this month and we worked it out for her to be here at least throug Christmas. My parents even bought gifts for them too.
Lisa---hope things are settling down with your family now. Don't let it ruin Christmas for you. We haven't even started Christmas shopping here:o Gotta do something soon. You know, I was thinking about your pig--my mom just LOVES pigs. She grew up on a farm. My mom's kitchen is decorated in pigs.
Ladyrider--our town, let's see. One side is mountains and one side is ocean--not bad:D It's actually considered a "low class" town here in Taiwan, but really, I love it. It's a slower pace than most places. Of course there are ALOT of things we don't get here: food coloring, koolaid (for kids not me!), chocolate chips, just to name a few. My parents send shoe boxes of stuff here and there for my kids and all. Our town population (well our county) is mainly aborigine (similiar to American Indian--my dh is aborigine). They live a simpler lifestyle than the Chinese do. Don't know what else to say about our town other than I love it and am glad God brought us to this town.

Well, I hope I didn't miss anyone in the personal notes. DH and DS1 are out getting breakfast, yes they eat at like 10am. I currently homeschool Joshua (DS1) since he is just 4yr, gotta get his English ability up to par:) Josiah (DS2) is awake but not fussing yet. Hey, I 've tried the chat a few times, but noone at all was on it--the joys of living in another part of the world. I will still occassionaly check.
Have a great night ladies.

"Don't let the midnight munchies bite"

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Oh, if anyone wants to check our website of our family and ministry check us at: www.moringlightministries.org

Taiwan....I checked out your website :) ( I did put an "N" in the word morninglight tho:p LOL) It's great now being able to put a face with the name. I enjoyed looking thru the site. I admire you and your husband for the work you are doing. Your children are ADORABLE! You all are a very nice-looking family.

I'm still not feeling great and my nose looks like Rudolph's now so this one will have to be short and sweet. Just wanted to check back in before I head to bed. Since I cant taste anything anyway, havent had much of an appetite today. Had the grilled chicken salad for lunch, and tonite ate an orange and a baked potato. Havent felt like exercising at all either.

Time to go tuck in the kids. Be back tomorrow!

MIKI

Good morning ladies!! My Monday has begun. I tried to find a reason not to go to the gym...but I'm going. It's just a little hard to get going after the weekend.

Taiwan, I checked out your website also! Great looking bunch! Sounds like you're doing a great job figuring out those wierd foods. Keep up the good work!


Miki, I agree! It was great chatting with you! I can't wait until they get the full version of the chat room. Is there a time this week that we could all get together? How about Tuesday night at 9pm Central Time which would be 10 pm Eastern Time. I have no idea what time or even what day it would be for you Taiwan. We really need to figure something out so we could all meet in there.

Cyan, I am so sorry to hear about your friend. Yesterday in Church we had a lesson about why we are given adversity in our lives. It's important for our growth. It's essential for our growth so that we can become stronger. Don't let it get you down. Yes, you will mourn and that's necessary. While it's sad for you remember that your friend is at peace and I believe you can see him again. We are here for you for anything you need to talk about. Don't forget that.

Yesterday my choir sang in church. We were awesome! Tomorrow night is our Church Christmas Party. I'm singing a Solo, I'm directing the choir and I'm singing the soprano part in a trio. I will be sung out when it is over. I think the program will be very nice. I wish you guys could come!!!!
I've been feeling very weird lately. Ever since Saturday night I've been having the nervous feeling. Mentally I'm not nervous, but my body feels nervous. Does that make sense? I've been feeling a little like my head is floating off my body. I guess I've been feeling a little funny since about Friday morning in aerobics class. I had a dream I was pregnant and that's a lot how I feel, but I have an IUD so that's impossible....right???

Reina_Mia...I didn't mean to leave you out! Sounds like your husband could be a good motivator. It seems he's motivating you to do something important to you because he knows it's what you want and not something he wants you to do for him. That's great. Maybe he needs to join our group to give us motivational speeches. LOL

Our pig is doing fine. He's behind me on the bed. Every once in a while I hear him snore...or snort...whichever. He's been getting in trouble for eating my piano music. I need to get a piano bench where I can store it all so he can't get to it. We have to put our gifts this year up on top of my hope chest in our living room because he will eat them....and Our dog will too. The joy of Pets!
:ink:

Well, just to give you a heads up, I am going out of town on Thursday night and won't be back until Sunday night. Wednesday Night, dh and I are going to see Lord of The Rings The Two Towers. Anyway, just FYI.

See ya later!
Lisa:wave:

Good Morning Ladies
 

I want to thank you all for your kind words of support...it means a lot to me.

Lisa...tuesday night sounds great! I check in to see if anyone is there. Lisa...let us know if you are or arent...do you want to be? Oh dear! And good on you for kicking your own butt to the gym...monday mornings are tough!

Taiwan...great site and its nice to put a face to you and your family...a bunch of cuties.

Miki I hope you are feeling better and stronger today...colds :tired: suck ..especially before the holidays.

Reina how are you doing...are you keeping on track?

Actually, how is everyone doing thus far...have you guys been maintaining...does anyone want to do a mid challenge update and post our results! just kinda like an act of accountablility...I am doing well, I've managed to loose 3 pounds since the challenge begun so I am now at 167 ... Its very hard for me to lose weight...I have a sluggish thyroid and a huge appetite:lol:

But I keep trying and slowly but surely I will get there:D I will post my measurements later...once I get the chance...I'm at work.:cp:

LadyRider and PreciousOne hope you are doing well and come post soon.

Annie and Cjunk you are missed and not forgotten.

Cyan

Exercise for Sunday
 

I forgot to post my exercises for Sunday and cal consumption so here it is

Ummm...cal consumption was 2033:eek: but I cycled for 35 minutes for a distance of 10.3 km and burned off 360 cals for a total of 1673.

Okay, someone...anyone....give me a virtual kick...my weekends are hard...I eat too much...when I socialize with my friends...food is always involved and I cant say no:o

My challenge to myself for this week is to stay at 1500 cals before exercisind from now, monday until friday. So I pledge here infront of all of you that I Cyan will eat below or at 1500 cals for the week of dec 16 to dec 20....ok I now have to go through with this because my word is my honor.

K Ladies...if anyone wants to do a challenge for this week and join me in supporting and participating with me...lets here it...challenges to be tabled today.

Cyan

It's me again. I have some news. Today during my workout at the gym I began having GB pain once again...of course since all my tests have come back normal....I really didn't know what kind of pain it was. But...here I am in the middle of my workout and I start having pain. I'm frustrated and angry because this pain that no one can figure out is now interfering with my workout that I hold near and dear to my heart. I wasn't going to quit working out because then everyone would think I couldn't do it. I kept on and kept on...trying to ignore the pain. As soon as the class was over I went to the phone and called the doctor and made an appt. They couldn't get me in until 1:30pm. I was determined to still be in pain when I went in so that I could prove to them I was really hurting. I didn't eat or drink anything before my appointment. I suffered and suffered, but I had to. Finally, I made it into the doctor's office. Now...my actual doctor was out of town last time I went in so I haven't seen her about this until today. I was ready to plop myself up on the table and let her examine me. I had memorized exactly what I wanted to say so she would understand the urgency of this problem and the symptoms associated with it. As she walked into the room she said, "So, are we ready to do something about this gall bladder?" I said, "Well after 3 years of pain I would like to know if it's actually my gall bladder or not." She then said, "Well, you do have 2 stones." I was stunned. "No, I don't. The nurse called and told me that my ultrasound was normal." Well, I honestly didn't believe her but she showed me the notes in my file and the radiologist report and everything. I was speechless. I was dumbfounded. All I could say was, "well, that's good to know." She then informed me that the best thing would be to take my gall bladder out. Now, I was elated! There was a light at the end of the tunnel. My pain would soon come to an end. After 3 years of feeling like a hypochondriac and an idiot and suffering through this pain, there is an end in sight. So, tomorrow, I meet with the surgeon and surgery is set for January 7. :cb: :cp: :dance:

The ironic part is that I did all that suffering for nothing. There was no examination, no questions about symptoms. LOL

Just thought I would share!!!

Hey, Lady Rider.....Where are you?????? Precious One...??? Hope everyone else is doing well and I hope to hear from all of you soon.

I will definitely be here to chat tomorrow night!!!

Lisa :wave:

Lisa, you poor thing!!! I can't believe that they said it was all normal and you had stones!! Glad to hear they finally got to the bottom of it. You can rest easier now. My sister has had a pain on and off for over a year. She had ultrasound, catscan, bone scan, nothing at all. Now dr tells her when she is in pain to take some medicine. I really feel that there is something wrong, but dr is just ignoring it. I am suprised you still finished your workout, you go girl!!!
Cyan--glad to hear you are doing ok. You are the queen of exercise! I just can't do stationary bikes, I love treadmills though. There is no room in our "shoebox" to put one, though I am dying for one. I did order some exercise DVD's that should get here before Christmas, then I will get to work. DH suprised me and bought me 2 5lbs dumbells yesterday. I guess he felt bad for me doing my arm exercises with one 3lb soup can:-p

Well, ladies, my yesterday went ok. Did my 1.5miles and some arms/abs/butt lifts yesterday. Not sure what my calories are, but I am watching my foods alot closer I know.
The weather here is probably 70's today. Feels great:-)

I need to vent: Our oldest fosterdaughter is 16yr, been here for a year (of ups and downs!!) and now is supposed to go home on the 20th. We tried to allow her to stay for Christmas, but that didn't work. Well, we get a phone call today from her school teacher asking if she was sick or something. She's not at school!! nor was she at school yesterday!! but yesterday she came home on time and in her school uniform. I went to her room to see if I could find phone numbers to call (we called her boyfriend whom we do know and he was at work and didn't know she wasn't at school). Well, she has locked a drawer on her dresser. I finally got it open (I know, bad me, but it just seemed to suspicious to me). It was just the notebook of love letters her boyfriend sends her. But now I can't get it locked again--lol! Oh, well, guess I have explaining to do. But Wendy has been here a year and her not going to school and sneaking around it just so aggravating. I hope she behaves herself this week and when she goes home. If she messes up again she is sent to a group home until she's 18yr.
Ok, I had to write that. I am just angry and disappointed right now. Thanks for reading this far:-)

210/198/145

Hi Everyone,
I worked this evening, then stopped for groceries, so I will post a quick one, then relax with my hubby.

I bought a new scale; one that measures body fat as well as pounds. Guess what? It says my body fat is at 39% and I'm obese! :o Funny, I don't feel obese....moderately fat maybe, but not obese.:lol:

I looked up my measurements from the 26th when I posted them and was discouraged I haven't lost more. Then I remembered Thanksgiving, vacation and that our goal to maintain and not gain...so I am meeting our goal. :p I have lost 1/2 inch in my bust and 1inch on my hips and I've lost 1 lb.

I am so sorry there is so much sad news at a time that we hope will be "the happiest time of the year." But I'm glad you all feel comfortable venting and letting us share in your pain or anger.

This has been a rough year for Bryan and I, and it isn't looking much better. First my sister died, then Bryan's older brother, and now it looks like his younger brother is no longer in remission. Life can be so difficult, but if we can take the time to see our blessings it does get easier. If we look around we can always see someone who is worse off then we are.

Cyan I understand your sorrow at losing your father's and your friend. My prayers are also with your good friend who's living with the burden of mental illness. I hope she gets her medication adusted correctly soon.

Reina_Mia - Hope things are going better with your MIL. Sometimes people can say and do things that really rock our boat, and most of the time they aren't even aware of what they did or said that was so upsetting.

Taiwan, I enjoyed hearing about your town and loved seeing your family on the web. Those boys are real cuties! You have my sympathy in dealing with your foster daughter. You try so hard to make her life better, but sometimes kids just don't have the maturity, insight or judgment to make good decisions. Just be sure that when she matures she will look back at her time with you and bless you for it.

I would love to be able to join you all in the chat room, but I'm still not able to get onto the chat room, My son has an idea that involves downloading another browser and might work. I will try it as soon as I have time.

Bryan just ask me if I was getting a cold because my voice sounded scratchy. I told him it was just that I had been talking to you all for so long! :lol:
I'm sorry I have left out some of you, but I'm pooped so I'll call it a night for now.

Take care,
Lady

My Mom was hospitalized tonight
 

Just a quick note to say that this evening I made the decision to hospitalize my mom for self starvation and dehydration. She has withered down to 104 pounds with clothes and shoes on.:(

They will keep her in the geriatric wing while they do a series of tests to rule out any malignancy or illness. But I am pretty much sure its due to the alzheimers...it has affected that part of her brain that regulates hunger. She just doesnt want to eat even after I have begged her or cajoled her.

She should be there for a week...I hope she can come home for christmas. I felt so guilty for putting her there but I was even more scared of letting her stay at home...I dont want her to starve to death. I hope I have made the right decision.

My dad is pretty much usless in these situations...he gets overwhelmed and shirks off any reponsibility and being 76 I can't get too upset with him...so its all on my shoulders.:(

For all of you who pray, please pray for my mom.


good night

Cyan

Cyan--just a short note to say that I am praying for you. I can't say I truely understand what your feelings are since I haven't been through what you are going through. BUT I can say that I am praying for you. I believe you did the right decision about putting your mom in the hospital. Don't be feeling guilty, you are doing all you can to help her.
Take care of yourself. If you ever need to "talk" we are always here for you.

Good Morning everyone, I am happy to report that I am on track and worked out for 40 minutes yesterday. I did stay within my calorie range, and even took the day off yesterday to re-evaluate my priorities. I did a little meditation, and pampered myself.:dizzy:
Boy, did I need that!
Thank you all again, for helping me see what is most important to me.

Cyan, I am sure putting your mom in the hospital was one of the hardest decisions you had to make. Don't ever second-guess yourself when it comes to her health. I am sure they will take great care of her and get some food and fluid in her. You and your mother are in my prayers and I hope everything gets better for you and your family. YOU are a great daughter and you are doing what is best for both your mother and father. Stay strong and you have many virtual shoulders to lean on.


LadyRider, I had the same reaction when I check my body fat. Mine was at 39% also, and when I check the scale and saw obese, I wanted to cry. Even after I lose my 50lbs, it still said obese. I feel as long as I don't feel big, I refuse to call myself obese.
I am sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I will keep him in my prayers also.

Taiwan, glad to hear you are still on track and working out. Good for you lady! I know it must be so hard to try to raise a 16 year old. I took one in for a few months and it was a living nightmare for me. I can only tell you this. Nothing you do is wrong, all you are trying to do is help raise her. Girls at that age, have their own opinions, outlooks and intentions that no one can ever change. They all rebel at some age, and this is her way of doing it. We were put on this earth to guide our children, not to order them to be the best they can be. They also have to have it in themselves to do that. I hope you and her can work something out so she doesn't have to go into a girls home until she is 18. Be strong and just try and talk. That is all you can really do.

Lisa, I am so happy to hear that all your worries will be over in the next few weeks. I am glad that the doctors finally figured it out and you will be good to go after the surgery.

Cyan, if your challenge still stands, I am right there with you. 1500 cal daily before exercise....

MikiG, I hope you are feeling better from your cold. Good for you with the waffle obstacle.

Well ladies,
I hope I didn't leave anyone out. I wish you all a good day, and better times ahead.
:grouphug:

Hi sorry I have not posted in awhile but we are doing some remodeling in our house and I am covered in drywall dust. We also brought a vacation home on a lake that we will be remodeling in the spring. The closing on that house is on Friday.

With the house remodeling, the closing on our other house and Christmas coming in eight days I am feeling overwhemled. On Thursday I am having 16 of my girlfriends over for an annual ladies christmas lunch. The main dish is a very fattening chicken dish (but it is sooo good) and dessert is English trifle. I will probably gain five pounds on that day alone. Waking up with what is worst than a drinking hang over--a "food hangover"

Last weekend I went to visit my parents in Connecticut. Cyan, I know it is hard when your parents get sick. My dad is on oxygen and barely weighs 100 pounds. He told my children that he is writing a journal about his life. I have a feeling that he thinks the end is near.

Lisa two years ago I had to have my gallbladder removed so if you have any questions please ask.

Reina Mia, Lady rider, MikiG and everyone else I love reading your posts and one of the highlights of my week is checking in and seeing how everyone is doing. I never belonged to any message board and never realized how you can get so close to people you have never met before. During the week I catch myself wondering how everyone is doing. Kids are fighting need to go. I'll try posting again later.

I just ran into Lisa in chat again tonite. We only got to chat about 5 minutes, but it was fun. Wish the rest of you could have been there.

I am still not feeling great. Stayed home today and did as little as possible. I did cook supper and wrap a few gifts, but that's about it. I havent exercised since my shopping trips. I hate missing but I just havent had the energy, and I was afraid if I did, I might make things worse. I have to work tomorrow because I'm filling in for someone else. ( I dont have a backup when I AM the backup..LoL) So anyway, I'm going to get to bed early and hopefully I"ll feel ok by morning. Just wish I didnt have to look like Rudolph.:(

Ate a little too much tonite but I think it was because I havent eaten much at all for the past 2 days. Finally getting my appetite back. I'll have to watch that.

I dont have time to write to everyone individually. Actually just dont feel up to it right now, but Cyan, I do think you made the right choice for your mom. I wish you didnt have so much on you right now, but thankfully your mom has a caring daughter to make those choices that she isnt able to make for herself. Your parents are lucky to have you around. Wish there was something I could do or say to make things better. Just know I'm here anytime tho if you need an ear to listen, a shoulder to lean on, or just a virtual hug. Just try not to let your own health suffer from all that you're going thru.

Well, girls...gotta go while I have the energy to do so. Fading fast! Nite all....

MIKI

Evening Ladies
 

This afternoon and this evening I spent with my Mom at the hospital...she is acting a little more like herself...the antidepressants are wearing off ...so that is good...we had tried antidepressants in the hope it would stimulate her appetite more but it had the opposite effect. So we will see what will happen...she desperately wants to go home so its tough everytime I leave cause she wants to go with me.

Wow Debee..sorry to hear about your Dad? Yes its tough to watch your parents get sick..its downright horrible.

Lisa...glad to hear that at last your gallbladder situation is going to be resolved...that goodness for that.

Reina and Taiwan...thank you for your prayers..I appreciated it...keep it coming.

Reina...yes I am sticking to my 1500 cals consumption daily...I havent been exercising this sunday. Monday 1328 cals and 41 grams of fat and today I had 1274 cals and 40 grams of fat. So I hope you are sticking to your challenge.

Big hug to all

Cyan

Just read your post Miki
 

Thank you for your kind words...I appreciate them...I truly do...that goes for all you amazing ladies

Cyan

Hi Everyone!
Cyan, please believe you made the only choice you could have under the circumstances. If you didn't admit you mother, she would not have lasted much longer. Tough Love is doing what is best for someone, even if they don't like it. You did good, kiddo.

Debee, good to hear from you. A vacation home on the lake sounds wonderful! What an excellent Christmas present.:)

Reina_mia. I'm so glad you're back on track and you've got those priorities straightened out. No one or thing is more important than your health and happiness. Keep up the good work!

Lisa, I'm sooo glad you are finally getting fixed up! No more pain! Yea!:D

I met my friend, Nancy, for lunch today and had a great time. Nancy is using Weight Watchers and has lost 17 lbs, so we are a good influence on each other. I had a bowl of home made chicken noodle soup and 1/2 of chicken, raisen, walnut salad sandwich on home made sourdough bread. Yummy. Then we went to the craft store Michaels, and found some great gold wire baskets for half price. The baskets will be perfect for the home made goodies I'm giving to several people this year.
And finally, we went to B Dalton for tea and Biscotti.
For supper I had yellow squash and zuccini sauted in lite margarine with 1/2 cup white rice and a dinner role.

I have something fun to tell you. I started reading a mystery series by Sue Grafton when I began my weight loss program. The main character, Kinsey Millhone, runs 3 miles 5 days a week, and this is part of what got me motivated to start running. Now you gotta understand that Kinsey is a fiesty, fun person - kind of my role model. The titles of the books start with the letter A and goes through the alphabet. Well, I just startedP is for Peril and I'll be darned if Kinsey didn't started working out with weights twice a week - in addition to running! Soooo, I had no choice but to do the same thing! :lol: I dug out the instruction book that came with our old exercise bench thingy that uses these fat rubber bands. I picked out 5 exercises and did two reps of 15 each. My new goal is to do this (resistance training?) on the 2 days a week I don't run, and ride the stationary bike once a week. Whooooeee! Body beautiful here I come!:cb:

Talk to you all tomorrow!

Take care,
:grouphug:
Lady

Whoa, what a day--well night
 

I bought a new nutrition drink right. I figured, oh it's low calorie and next to nothing fat. Well, since Monday my stomach has been totally out of whack. Last night (Tuesday) I was up all night with the runs:o not fun at all:( Today, I didn't drink it and feel alot better. I want to lose weight, but not that way. WOW!! that was awful. Today I haven't had a whole lot as I am recuperating. Didn't walk last night since it rained, though will walk tonight.

Don't have time write personal letters to all right now as we have church later tonight and some cleaning to do. Have a great day girls:D



210/198/145

Good morning girls. How is everyone. Everyone except Miki is on my doo doo list. Where was everyone last night when we were supposed to chat????:mad: :nono: I missed you. Oh well, I wasn't able to talk for very long. My husband had rented the movie Deliverance and he wanted me to watch it with him.

I'm not going to the gym today and I probably won't go tomorrow either. I am soooooooooo busy!! Today I have to get all my Christmas Baking done and laundry laundry laundry!!! Also, my sugreon had to reschedule my appt from yesterday to today at 12:30. I can't wait to get some questions answered. Tomorrow I have to get my house clean, grocery and Christmas shopping done and have everyone packed and ready to leave for Missouri by 5:30pm.

Okay, debee and MikiG...you have both had your Gallbladders out right? Did they do the laparoscopic surgery on you with the tiny holes? If so...did they bring the gallbladder out of your belly button? I think that is what they will do to me. I'm really concerned that my nice inney will become an outey. How big are the scars and where are they? How long were you in the hospital after the surgery? Did you get to see your gallbladder afterwards? That would be cool!!!! Actually, any information and /or advice would be appreciated from anyone!!!

Cyan, I have been thinking about you and your mother. You made the right decision and Your parents are very lucky to have you. A lot of kids would not step up to the responsibility.

Taiwan...I hope you are feeling better. You're right ! The Runs are no way to lose weight. One time I got sick like that and I couldn't control things....(if you know what I mean). It went on for 3 days!!!!!! It was horrible. I lost 5 pounds!! But I also had what felt like diaper rash. :^:

Lady, I love your enthusiasm for exercise. You really seem to have a great love of life. That's awesome. Those books sound very cool. I love to read. Maybe I'll check in to them.

Reina_Mia...how are you? I was so jealous when I heard about your day of pampering. I really need that. I have so much stuff to do...I don't know when I'm going to get a break. This weekend we're going to Branson for a family trip with the WHOLE family. There's 33 of us. Jeff's (my husband) grandparents take the whole family on a trip every Christmas as their gift to us. It's awesome. It probably won't be a very relaxing trip though. With the kids, I never get to just do whatever I want to do. However...next weekend I'm going to Florida with my parents and my sister and my brother for my other brother's wedding. My kids are staying home with dear hubby. I will miss the kids, but I can't remember the last time I had a conversation with my parents without kids butting in or causing problems. I'm really excited, but most of all, because I've never seen the ocean before. I've asked my parents that when we get there to drive me to Pensacola beach and just let me out by myself so I can really take in the experience. I think it will be an emotional and spiritual experience for me.

Well, gals. I'm off to start my chores. I really want to leave tomorrow night with a clean house. It's a bad feeling when you're house is messy!

Talk at ya later!!
Lisa

Good Morning all,
I had a good day yesterday, I stayed within my calorie range and was at 1456 calories, but 58grams of fat:mad: I have to bring that down!. It was the ground beef in the pasta sauce.
Can anyone tell me the calorie count for Fannie May Mint Meltaway's? Those are my favorite and I am dying for 1 or 2 that are sitting on my company table for the last 3 days, but I won't consume if I don't know the calorie count. That is my new way of restricting the food intake? What do you think????

Lisa, Sorry I missed the chat yesterday, I was wrapping gifts and had a 3 year old climbing on me in the process, so it was a little hectic. I would have loved to be there. It was fun last time. As far as the gallbladder surgery, my husband had it done the laprascopic way and his innie is still intact. So you don't have to worry about that. His scars are like tiny lines, about 1/4 inch long and barely noticable. I believe he was out the next day. It is a very fast procedure, but the recovery is about 1 1/2 weeks to be back to normal. Rather that the 30 day recovery back in the 80's. I am sure you will be fine and up and about in no time.

Taiwan, Sorry to hear you had a reaction to a diet drink like that. That is what happens to me when I drink Slim-fast! Oh brother, look out:lol:
Hope you are feeling better. Eat some toast!

LadyRider,
Looks like you had a blast with your friend. It is good to have someone close to you like that who can relate to your healthy living. About the books, sounds like they are really interested and keeping you well motiviated and goal-oriented. Keep up the good work with the weights!

Cyan, I am glad to hear that your mother is showing a little improvement without the antidepressents. I totally know what you mean about leaving her. My grandma would cry when I left her at the end of the night. I hated that part...She is in my prayers everyday, and so are you to continue to be strong. I get weepy thinking about the days with my grams'. I have one suggestion for you:
Cherish each and everyday with your mom, like its the last....Don't ever take any day for granted...If I had any regrets about my past, it would be that I DIDN'T understand that suggestions at the age of 22. Give your mom a hug for me!

MikiG, I hope you are feeling better so you can get back and give some more motivational pep talks...

Debee, sounds like you are totally overwhelmed. It sounds like you have a great beautiful summer home. Congrats on that, and remodeling must be a drag. Hope it comes out beautiful...

Well ladies, I am hoping for another great day, and I am challenging myself to drinking 9 glasses of water today... If I say it here, I have to come back and post results. I love the accountability part of this group.

Have a blessed day everyone:grouphug:

Reina_Mia, You're sounding VERY motivated!!! I want to meet your challenge about drinking water 9 8oz glasses today. As for food...uh...my goal as of now is moderation on the yummy goodies and try to fit in some veggies. My Christmas is starting tomorrow!

I measured myself yesterday and compared to the beginning of our HOliday Challenge:
Chest was:42 now is: 41
upper arm was: 15 now: 12.5
waist was: 39 now:39
hip was: 47 now: 47
thigh was: 24 now: 23.5

I've lost a total of 4 inches. not bad. I can really tell the difference in my arms. I have muscles!!!

I still weigh the same as I did then. 184.5

Well, see y'all later!
Lisa

Hi, just a quick note before I go out to dinner with the kids and hubby and drive around to see the Christmas lights. Lisa, just like reina mia said about her husbands gallbladder surgery--the scars are very small, my belly button is still an innie and although my hubby wanted to take my gallbladder home in a jar, I passed on looking at it. I could not drive for about two weeks and right after the surgery I was sore for a few days. However, I recovered much quicker than when I had a c-section with my first son. The good news is that in the two years I have had it out I never have had any problems. Good luck and if you have any other questions please let me know.

Cyan, I hope things are going better with your mom. You seem to be a very caring daughter and sometimes the hardest things we have to do, we do for love.

Miki and Taiwan hope your feeling better.

Lady rider I love Sue Grafton books.I just wish I had more time to read.

I thought it might be a nice idea with Christmas coming soon if we wrote our own letter to Santa. My next post I will staqrt my wish list.

Talk to you all soon.

Debee Letter to Santa

Dear Santa,

What I would like this year are gifts you can not get at the local mall. I would like:

1. To fit in a size 6 black sequin strapless evening gown. While in my gown I would like you to transform my off-key singing into that of Billie Holiday so I can drape myself over a piano in front of an adoring crowd.

2. To have my husband realize that being a stay-at-home mom is one of the toughest jobs on earth.

3. To have my sons always need their mother as much as they do now when they are seven and four.

4. To help me appreciate all of the wonderful gifts of health, friendship, love and support that I receive everyday.

5. To start and end each day with a smile.

6. To eliminate the "clutter" in my life --too many material things, too much junk food, too many negative thoughts.

7. And last but not least to always look at life as an adventure and live with no regrets.

Well, since I am still waiting for my husband to come home and have some time I was wondering if someone can help me figure out how to get my picture on the message board. Last Christmas I got a digital camera however, although I can take pictures with it, I have been just getting them developed at the camera store because I'm not sure how to hook it up to my computer. One of my new year resolutions is to learn more and set up a web site so I can share my photos with my family and friends. As you can probably tell I am not very computer literate.

Having everyones photo on this site does make it seem more personal and hopefully by the new year I can get mine on too.

By the way, I was wondering if anyone is in weight watchers
I was about two years ago and only lost 8 pounds. I dropped out after five months because it was too hard with my youngest son to make the meetings. I was thinking about joining again in the next few months since my son now goes to pre-school five days a week.

My husband just came in so I better go. Good night and hope all is well.

Dear Santa
 

Dear Santa,

For Christmas this year I want the following:

ENERGY to keep my house nice and clean and play with my kids and help them with homework and learning activities, be a full time nursing student, a good wife, and always have dinner on the table at dinner time and to take care of myself and exercise every day

WISDOM to know that I don't always have to be perfect.

KINDNESS so that I don't hurt other's feelings and so that I am considerate and a good friend so that others will want to be around me

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS so that I can always have my studying and homework done, bills done, grocery shopping done, and still have time to workout and do things with my family and friends.

WILLPOWER to say NO to those bad foods that will make me fat!

SELF ESTEEM so that I will know that no matter what size I am, I am still a child of my Heavenly Father and he loves me.

Last but not least, I want to feel at PEACE with where I am at this stage of my life. While I am always striving to be better and to learn and to grow closer to God, I am doing what I need to be doing NOW.

Sincerely,
Lisa

Good Evening Ladies
 

My Letter to Santa and all who grant wishes

1. To have my Mom not have alzheimers
2. To have my Mom home for the holidays
3. To have my Mom want to eat so that she can come home.
4. To lose weight.
5. To stay healthy

Today I ate 1552 cals and 52 grams of fat...I went over my 52 cals...Reina...oh oh....I went over my 52 cals ...tomorow I will have to be under by 52 cals to even it out....How are you doing?

Lisa...wow you lost lots of inches around your arms...way to go and 4 inches is awesome...I havent had a chance to measure myself put I have lost another pound on the scale.


Everyone, thank you for your prayers and good wishes...its means more than anything...more that what words can say...keep it coming.

Tomorrow my Mom will have a stomach ultrasound and then on friday a Gastro GI exam...and then if all goes well, she will come home. Keep your fingers crossed

Cyan

Hi everyone! :)

I'm feeling somewhat better today. Worked all day, then on the way home, I heard on the radio that the warning sirens were going off in town and that a tornado had been sighted 7 miles from me and that everyone should take cover. Well, I was about 3 miles from my house, and Josh, my 13 yr old was home alone so no way was I stopping! I FLEW home and arrived just as my sis ( who had my 10 yr old ) had come to get Josh to go with her. My sis and her family went to her mother-in-law's ( who has a storm shelter ) and Josh,Luke, and I all went and sat in Josh's closet for 45 minutes. It was hot and stuffy, and thankfully nothing happened, but it was nerve-wracking.

Everything seems calm now but there's a watch out until 9:00 pm. So far, we have always been lucky. There have been several tornadoes within a few miles of us over the years, but never right where we live. I feel much better now that we bought a house this year. Before, we lived in a mobile home.

I'll try to take my measurements in the next day or two. When I do, I'll be sure to post them (for better or worse..lol) My Christmas get-togethers start this Saturday. My family has Christmas with my mom Saturday at lunch 2 and a half hrs away, then that nite, is hubby's work party so we'll be in a rush to make both. I hate having 2 on the same day. Christmas Eve is spent with my Dad, then Christmas Day is at my hubby's grandmother's, and that evening at his parents. Whewww...I'm already tired just thinking about it all.

I just realized I havent been drinking my water like I used to! I think that makes a major difference in the way I eat, and I have got to get back into that habit. I do drink water with my meals, but lately, I rarely drink any at other times of the day. I guess that's a challenge for me...to get back into my water drinking.

Lisa, I wasnt able to have the simple gallbladder surgery. I had some stones lodged that could only be removed by way of the old way..CUTTING! My scar is diagonally across my tummy and about 6 inches long or more. I also had complications and had to have a drainage bag attached which I ended up having to leave in even after I came home for awhile. Nothing I ever do is normal..lol My hysterectomy was the same way...had to do the cutting thing then too...a bikini scar about 4 inches or so across. I also had to have 2 C-sections because my birth canal was too small. ( proves that body size doesnt matter in giving birth ). As you can see, hubby can practically play tic-tac-toe if he wants..:lol: Dont worry, tho, most people nowdays are able to have the laproscopic surgery and in about 2 weeks feel good as new!

Cyan, I'm proud of the way you're continuing on the healthy journey even while undergoing the stress of taking care of your parents. You're an inspiration to me.

Lady, thanks for the story. You always make me smile with your posts.

Reina_Mia...glad you had a good day today! Thanks for reminding me about my water! I didnt even realize how much I had slacked off in that area. How were your 2 parties over the weekend?

Debee, I hope you can get your pic on here soon. It's cool seeing everyone. I have never tried Weight Watchers, but my cousin lost 60 lbs this past summer doing that. She started in Feb and had lost 60 by August. She looks great! I just cant get into counting up all those points.

Poor Taiwain, I feel for you. I know that's a miserable feeling. I hope you get to feeling better very soon. Just proves we need to do this the healty way, not the "Get thin quick" way that almost always are a scam anyway.

Well, hubby wants a turn on the computer. What nerve!:mad: LOL Just kidding, guess he deserves to use it occasionally too. :)

Nite all....I'll post more soon

MIKI

I lLost Another Pound
 

Hi Everyone!
Boy last night was different. :^: I went to bed about 11:30 and just couldn't get to sleep. At 2:30am I decided I may as well get up and do something rather than lie there figiding, so I got up and made chocolate dipped pretzels for Christmas. I did both the white and milk chocolate and finished up at 5am! Well, I went up stairs to try to get some sleep, and my 150 lb Mastiff was sleeping in my place. Have you ever tried to move a sleeping Mastiff? Easier to sleep on the couch, which is what I tried to do. I dozed for 30 minutes, but then Bryan got up. I finally went to bed at 7 this morning and slept 'till 10am. Then I spent most of the day making fudge and the dough for the cookies I will make tomorrow. I made it through the whole day of baking and cooking and only had 2 small pieces of fudge ( I LOVE fude!) and 2 chocolate pretzles. I'm so proud of myself!:D

We went to my granddaughter's school play this evening and stopped at Hardees on the way for supper. I had a small roast beef sandwich, small fries and water. When I got home I looked up the calories on 3FC and was surprised to see dinner cost me 650 calories and it wasn't that good. Hardees and Wendys are two of my favorite fast food places, so I printed out the nutrition list so I will be better prepared to make good choices next time.

I downloaded a great weight tracking program called Weight Commander and I really like it. I'm too tired to go into the details here, but it is a small program that is totally packed with goodies. I entered my weights for the past 90 days, and when I turned on the program today a red warning was flashing. I clicked on it and it told me to be careful, an evaluation of my weight for the past 90 days shows I usually gain on Thursdays. I never realized that. Then it showed a chart of the days of the week so I could see the pattern for each day. Totally Cool!

It is almost midnight, and I've got to get some sleep tonight,
talk to you all tomorrow.:)

Stay Well, Take Care,

Lady

Bad Reina, Bad Reina!
Ok, I was good for most of the day, but blew it in the evening! I had about 850 cals by 3pm and last night, family wanted Chicken from KFC. I just can't seem to find anything there that is healthy. Their Chicken breast sandwich tasted awful last time, and I just was too tired by that time to want to stop at Subway to get a sandwich, so I settled for a chicken breast, mashed potatoes and cole slaw. I rang in the night with 1697 cals and 47gm of fat!:moo: & :ink:
I did drink only 5 glasses of water yesterday, so I still didn't reach my goal for the water, but I am challenging myself again today! I won't have any coffee this morning either.

LadyRider, I have so had those nights where I just can't sleep. I usually work on my scrapbooks on nights like that. Sounds like your willpower was very strong that night, to only have 2 pieces of fudge. I know that temptation. I will make sure to check out that website.

MikiG, how scary is that! I couldn't imagine the fear for that drive home. Thank God that everything turned out for the best and you and your kids were safe. You are one Brave woman! My parties turned out good, I paced myself for both of them and eating wasn't that bad. I tried a little of everything so I wouldn't feel deprived, but it was very small amounts.;) How did the water intake go?

Cyan, I hope things are looking better for your mom. I will pray that all the tests come out with good news. Keep the faith!

Congrats on losing the inches, You are truly an huge motivator in my journey. Keep up the good work.


I love all your wishlists, they just show how caring and loving you all are!

My Wishlist for Santa
1. To find the self-esteem to make my life change a successful one!
2. To have the strength to have a workable relationship with my in-laws:?:
3. To learn how to turn all negativity that surrounds me and my family and make it a positive situation
4. To live each day to the fullest and not take another day for granted.
5. Hope and pray that my son, husband and myself will have a long and healthy life.

I am starting my family tradition on Saturday of making the 40 dozen of fresh homemade Tamales, so I will not be on at least until Monday night!. I will check in on Friday, but I hope you all have a great day and I will check back soon.

Hello all. I'm busy busy busy, so I don't have a lot of time. I just wanted to check in before I go out of town tonight. We're going to Branson and I won't be back until Sunday night. So, everyone, have a great weekend. I will miss you all. I will be thinking of you while I am gone.

Lisa

Good Afternoon Ladies
 

I thought I would check in here before heading off to the hospital for my usual afternoon visit. My Mom's tests are done in the morning and I will be meeting with her doctor today at 1.30pm...wish me luck.

So far diet wise...pretty good 500 cals and 21 grams of fat...so I am keeping up with that. Althoug I have not been cycling all week but I have been walking to the hospital and running around getting medical files for the doctors and other clinics...yeesh, they have me working for them instead of the other way around.

Miki...wow on the turnado..that must have been scary...glad to hear that all went well. Water water water...Drink drink drink:lol:


Reina...keep going...dust yourself off and try again...you are doing so well...keep it up.

Hi Lady...I must say I can usually sleep but on ocaision I do experience sleepless nights...they suck...and its always a weekday and the next day I have to get up early to go to work...ugh!...that weight commander sounds cool...how much did you pay for it.

Lisa have a great trip and enjoy yourself to the max! Looking forward to hearing all about it when you get back.

Debee to upload your picture just click on usercp on the top menu and then edit options...once on that page...scroll all the way down to avatar ...on the right hand side below the picture of your avatar press on the button that says change avatar...once on that page..scroll all the way down to the section that says use custom avatar...on the right hand side there is a button called browse..click there and find on your computer where you stored your picture that you want to use....click it and it will upload it and you will have your new picture...its easy...hope I was clear.

Taiwan..hope you are doing well..hang in there and congrats on your new dumbells...your hubby sounds like a real sweetheart

Take care all..I am off to see my Mom

Cyan

Cyan, I hope your mom is doing better. Thank you for the advice on getting my picture on the computer. I will try it right after the holidays.

Miki, my seven year old son wants to grow up to be a weatherman and is loves reading about tornados. He is always telling me that he wants to be a storm chaser. In Philly we don't get many tornado warnings but I'm sure it was scary.

Lisa have a great trip.

Lady rider, I love chocolate pretzels!

I had my ladies lunch today. It was great seeing all my friends together. I realized how lucky I am to have such great friends (just like I am lucky to have found all of my new friends at this site). Some I see everyday (mostly at the bus stop or at my son's preschool) but a few others I only get to see a few times a year. One such friend is Jen. We lived near eachother a few years ago but when I moved about 45 minutes away we now only see eachother a few times a year. When she walked in I almost did not recognize her. She lost 40 pounds since May. She is in weight watchers and was encouraging me to start in the new year. I must admit I was a little depressed and even jealous.

I wish I had the willpower to stop eating. No but instead I ate a lemon square, a cheesecake tartlet, a truffle, eggnog, and my fattening chicken dish. My other size 6 friend was talking about how she just bought a new scale that measures body fat and how it showed that she was out of shape. AFTER THAT CONVERSATION i ATE THREE PIECES OF FUDGE. My skinny friends just do not understand what a struggle it is when you have a weight problem. As a size 12 or 14 I am twice the size of most of my size 6 and 8 friends.

I know that my weight should not take up so much of my thoughts but sometimes I think it si my lack of willpower to control my weight that bothers me more. I see people all around me losing weight and for some reason I am not able to control myself. I need to get a kick in the butt to really start to motivate myself.

Well I have a sink of dishes to do and presents to finish wrapping so I better go. Sorry about venting but I just needed to write.

Well, yesterday I thought I was almost well because I felt so much better. Not so sure now. I feel awful again tonite, and I think Phil ( my husband ) is also getting sick. We dont have time for feeling bad! We still havent finished all the shopping, and our Christmases start this Saturday!

Dont feel up to posting much, but I did take my measurements again today and thought I'd fill you all in. Ok, I copied this from my posting the week before Thanksgiving:

Weight: 228 lbs ( started at 235 2 weeks ago )
Waist: 43.5 inches
Chest: 44.5 inches
Hips: 52 inches
Thighs: 26.5 inches
Arms: 15 inches

Ok, now here's the latest:

Weight: same
Waist: 43 inches
Chest: 45 inches ( what's up with that??:?: )
Hips: 52 inches
Thighs: 26 inches
Arms: 14 inches

Not too bad, I guess..at least I have maintained, but I was hoping to do much better. Just hope I dont blow it during Christmas!

Lisa and Reina...we'll miss you the next few days! (Lisa, I love Branson, we've been there several times)

Debee, you've got to stop that bingeing!! Sounds just like me at times, but afterwards, I know you hate it. Besides, you're twice their size, but I'm twice YOURS so it could be worse..lol :p

Cyan, I hope today you find out something helpful from your mom's tests. Let us know how things go.

Lady_Rider, I hope tonite you get lots of rest. It's awful to be tired and not be able to get to sleep. Good job on not overdoing it on the goodies. :)

Taiwain, Didnt see a post from you today. Hoping you're doing well!! Miss ya.

Well, time to hit the couch! Still no exercise for me.:( Just still dont feel quite up to it. Soon, I hope!

Bye for now

MIKI