Good Morning Wonderful Ladies
 

Hey Miki....I am glad that you are staying honest about your lack of exercising....but now that you've come clean....its time you get back to it and start moving again...or else....I am gearing up for a cyber kick:lol: :s:

Hey Newie....yep that sun sure does me in...right now I sit here at the computer and my arms have this fine red rash all over them...and boy...does it itch. Sounds to me like you have a very busy life full of errands...but you must make time for yourself...you are important too and keeping you in top shape is the best gift you can give yourself and your family...so its time to make some time for your exercises....I send you lots of good energy and a hug

Hey...I chatted with Reina...and she told me her house got robbed a couple of days ago:( So now she is having to deal with the insurance and getting things back to normal. On a brighter note, she did have a blast on her vacation and didnt gain a pound! She is also enjoying her new job.

LadyRider's name is Chris Dunn...and she lives in Florida....thats all I know....Ladyyyyyyyyy come back and post will ya.

And that goes for Reina too...get your butt back in here .

Hey Lisa, Taiwan, Debee...hope you lovely ladies are doing excellently well...I am looking forward to hearing from you soon.

I think we need a challenge to get us motivated again...Can anyone come up with a good challenge. Let me think of a good one and I will post it when it pops into my head.

Well as usual, i am at work ...and I am happy too cause today, its 34 degrees celcius here...veryyyyyyyyyy hot!

Later Ladies
Cyan

Whew! I'm sure glad I did 20 min on my AirWalker before I signed in here. Dont wanna experience one of Cyan's kicks again!:^: :lol:

How awful that someone robbed Reina's house! That's a scary thought. At least nobody was hurt right? Reina, we miss you! Havent heard from you in ages. Glad you had a fun vacation.

Newie, I couldnt help but laugh when I pictured you in that huge bonnet. Especially the part about your hubby not wanting to be seen with you in it. Thats hilarious.:lol: Did you get your walk in today?? I hope so because I can tell you from experience...you dont want one of Cyan's kick..:lol:

Debee, are you still out celebrating that birthday?? Get back in here and post SOON ok??:D

Lisa and Taiwan, we miss ya'll too! I know you too are always extra busy but get back as soon as you can.

Miki

Hi, all! I am so glad it's Friday!! The weather here has turned much cooler--upper 70's--much more breathable and livable.

Thanks, Cyan, for the encouragement about making sure I take time for me. I have been very frustrated about that fact, because I didn't want to stop taking care of myself in order to take care of myself. Actually I can't take very good care of others if I don't take care of myself first.

Miki--Yes, I did get my walk in yesterday! And I did the whole 1 1/2 miles! I did it at 5:30 p.m. I brought my kids to the park with me straight from their grandma's house after I got off work and let them do their own thing while I walked. I didn't even let myself go into my own house because I knew I'd never get out again. It was a little harder physically to do the walk in the evening after a full day's work, but I found it made me feel not so heavy/dead, like I usually feel after work. I even had the energy to use my new battery operated floor sweeper to clean several rooms in the house and get a decent dinner together for my husband after I got back from the walk. I'm going to give it a try again tonight. I will say that I feel much less pressured this morning, knowing that I don't have to go out now, yet not guilty because I've skipped it, since I'll do it this afternoon.

Reina--I'm sad to hear you were robbed. Speaking as a fellow Chicagoan, I know it's something you always know can happen to you living in the city, but it's something you hope doesn't. We've been very lucky. We had some car vandalism about 10 years ago, when my hubby had a custom car stereo, and people walking through our yard, but we've never had anything stolen from our house or yard--only a shovel I accidentally left in the alley--but the alley is fair game for anyone going by. I bet that's a scary thing, having some stranger go through your personal things.

Well, got to go--have a great day, everyone, and thanks for the encouragement you give me.

Happy Friday Ladies
 

This hot weather is beating me down..I cant wait for a break!

Miki glad to hear that you did your airwalker.

Newie...good to hear you got in your walk.

I think I may have to kick myself in the butt:lol: I havent exercised since sunday...except to go to work..I walk for about 20 minutes...but other than that..too hot.

anyway...I am just too drained today...I wish I was at home..sleeping.

Ok ladies..just wanted to say a quick hello and to wish everyone a great weekend

Cyan

Hello girls. How is everyone. Well, I'm great! I've lost 13 pounds!!!!!! :cp: This Adkins diet is the best. It is sooooo easy. I used to think I couldn't give up bread or milk or stuff like that but it's really easy, because you get to eat things that you normally can't eat on a "diet." For example, I can have regular dressing instead of fat free dressing, I can have butter, I can have steak, and chicken WITH the skin, and I can have sour cream and cheese. I eat lots of vegetables and I'm so thirsty now, I have no problem getting my water in and all my cravings are now gone! I have to force myself to eat. I'm just not hungry! I'm about to go to lunch at Burger King and I'm going to get a Bacon Cheeseburger and I'm going to take off the bun and eat it. YUMMY. I can have mayonnaise and I can have bacon and IT"S AWESOME!!!!! the first couple of weeks, it was kind of a struggle, because I had to overcome my sugar addiction, but now it's great. I get these little candybars from Wal-Mart called Pure Delight and they are awesome. YUMMY. that takes care of my chocolate cravings.

Well, I have to go, I'll post more later!
Lisa

Lisa that is soooo cool!! I want to know more about it. When you have time, post a day or two of sample menus you are eating. I dont know a whole lot about Atkins. How long have you been on it...3 weeks?? I cant remember when you started.

Cyan, it's hot here too. That's a lot of the problem with me not being motivated to exercise I think. I havent done any today so far but it's a while before bedtime so I still hope to fit in some crunches, etc.

Newie, Hooray for you for getting to go for that walk. 70 degree weather is long gone for us ...you're lucky. It's already hit 100 F or so several days here lately.:cool:

Reina, come back and tell us all about your vacation and that new job. :)

Ok Debee, now you're worrying me too. It's not like you to be gone so long with no word:(

Deana we all look forward to hearing what's up with you.

Well take care ladies...Bye for now

MIKI

Hi, everyone! Well, I did it again! I walked last night after work--the whole mile and a half! I almost didn't do it because I was really tired from work, but my daughter wanted to go to the park, so I took a little rest, ate some dinner, and then went out. It's a lot harder to do it at night, and I don't walk as fast. I don't know if the benefit differs from a morning walk. At least I'm getting it in, though.

Lisa, I too am interested in what kind of menus you are eating on this Atkins diet. I've heard things both pro and con about the plan, but I've never heard a first-hand account from someone on it. I am definitely a carb addict, though I have become aware that if I eat carbs, especially refined ones, I want to eat more sooner, but if I add some protein and fat to my diet, I am not as hungry and don't eat as much. That's why I eat a peanut butter sandwich for breakfast just about every day. Please share with us.

Miki and Cyan, I feel for both of you with the hot weather. I'm waiting for it to come here and stay for a while--we've not had much yet, but it will be here one of these days. I just hate hot and humid weather. And when it gets like that, I don't even want to go outside at all, let alone work out. It's a real struggle. Just hang in there, and don't give up. I'll do the same when it gets hot here too. That may be when I give those WATP tapes a real go.

Well, have to get going. Talk to you all soon. Keep cool! ;)

Suprise!!!
 

It's me:p I am still here, no change. Just ultra busy!!! I was doing soooooooooooo well with exercise, then dh goes out of town last Friday through Monday leaving me with the one year old--not much you can do with a one year old around. Then on Monday, dh and Joshua get back at 11:30am and we take a plane to the north to work on visas/passports (we WON'T even get into how UNHELPFUL the US consulate is!!) at 6:30pm (I teach Monday's from 4:30pm to 6pm) and we get back on Wedn. afternoon. Out of town guests come in and we take them around town. Meeting Friday morning, kindergarten graduation Friday afternoon, ESL class on Friday night!! WOW:dizzy: :dizzy: :dizzy: It makes me dizzy thinking about it. Sooooooooooo we can see how Deana's schedule has been TOTALLY messed up!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok, Miki, yes, I am starting to homeschool all year long. We weren't consistent before, but Joshua is only kindergarten age (though he is doing 1st grade math and science!!!). We do Bible, Math, writing letters, English workbook(MWF), science and Chinese (occassionally) and reading all in about 1.5hours. Homeschooling is great that way.

Well friends, I will TRY to get some exercise in this week. My leg has been bothering me for a few weeks, don't know how to explain it. I am going to try and watch my foods, I am not disciplined in that area. Weight has gone up 1lb, though I have been floating between 187/188. Not really a gain. The exercise will make a difference, not to mention drinking water again. I have popped in and read the posts, just to busy to write.

If you have read this far, thank you. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Taiwain, great hearing from you! I figured you had just been busy as usual. I dont see how you get it all done! I doubt very seriously I could keep up with a one year old anymore. And I'm sure I couldnt do that and homeschool all at once! I'd say staying within a lb with as little free time you have for exercise that you're doing a good job. I'm still not back to drinking my water either..I dont know how I got out of it or why it seems to be so hard getting into it.

Newie, good for you for walking again! Wish I could say the same for myself.:^: I WILL exercise tomorrow tho! No excuses!!

Lisa which vegetables do you eat most? To get started that first 2 weeks, what were you not allowed to eat?? I dont know what fruits and veggies are considered bad carbs. And everyone always talks about eating their hamburgers the way you said...just taking off the bun, but isnt that extra messy?? lol Do you ask for a fork or what?? I know that sounds stupid, but I really was wondering how you do that.:lol:

How did everyone else do this weekend? Better than me I hope! I had Pizza Hut buffet for lunch, went to see "Rugrats", then headed to Baskin Robbins afterwards.:o At least I passed up the buttered popcorn and candy at the movie.:p

Later folks..

Miki

Hello Ladies!!!!!
 

:wave: I have missed you alll soooooooooooo much!!!!

I am so sorry that I haven't been around! But life has been so crazy lately, and it just keeps getting more and more out of hand.

As you all know, my house was broken into this week, which totally threw me for a loop!!!! Like Newie said it is something that you kind of expect in this city, but you really don't want to expect it.... Well, that is what happened to me, I have always thought it would happen here, and it did!!!!
the worst part about the whole thing
They got my digital camera full of all my pictures of Alex at Disneyland. And I mean all my pictures.... I am more upset about that than anything else. Not only that, my grandmother's ring was taken also!!! That meant the world to me! But life goes on and I go crazy in the process!!!
I am looking to move this month. I just can't stay here any longer. I can't even sleep in my own room! I am just so uneasy knowing someone was all over my house!

Well, about the vacation, It was beautiful, Alex had the best time, and we were just so happy with all the arrangements that we made
San Diego was beautiful and I can't wait to go back one day!

OK, now about the diet. Well, I haven't gained a pound in over 2 months. I am holdning strong at 190.2:cb:
Yes, I can be happy about that, because I haven't eaten great these past few weeks, and my body is holding the weight fine. I have been very active and keeping busy, so that is what my exercise consist of. I haven't been to curves in 2 months but I plan on getting back there, as soon as I get the chance. We have found a new place, and I think we may be moving in next month and there is a curves like 10 mins away so I have no choice but to go.

My new job is great, I don't have access to the web as much to post, but I promise I will try to get in here as much as possible. I work non-stop all day, it is great, becuase my days go by faster, but god, you need a break sometimes! :lol:

Well, it is late, and I have been had about 10 hours sleep since Tuesday, so I wish you all continued success, and I will try to get back here as soon as I can.

I miss you all, and I hope to hear from you soon.

Hi, all--I hope everyone's weekend was good. Mine seemed to go so fast! I'll be glad for the holiday coming up--three and a half day weekend!! I could really use it.

I went shopping with my older one Saturday--I love shopping with her. We just have to watch how much money we spend. I think I could get in trouble if we love it too much. Anyway, I was so curious about that Atkins diet we have been talking about. Even though I am working to eat healthy and exercise, there is a part of me deep down that would really like to lose those pounds. While we were out, I bought the new Atkins book at Wal-Mart. I wanted to see what it was all about. Well, I read about half the book over the weekend and saw myself a lot in the people he described who had trouble losing weight till they tried Atkins--carbohydrate addicts, I mean. I think that's probably over half of what I've been eating. I have also seen things in my own body that matched what the book was saying. Also, in the two times in my life past where I have lost a lot of weight--when I was 17 and when I was 30--both times I restricted carbohydrates big time. Anyway, I've decided to give it a go. Yesterday was my grocery day, so I made sure I had plenty of protein and green vegetables, and I did it for the first day. It seemed weird to be eating mostly meat--I've never been much of a meat person, but I was full a lot more than I expected to be. Anyway, I also took my measurements, which is recommended--that was enough to motivate me--46 1/2 bust, 37 1/2 waist, 43 hips--horrible for me. And I really didn't have a lot of trouble drinking water. Actually it seemed to match what I was eating. I did have a hamburger for lunch--I wrapped it in 2 romaine lettuce leaves. It tasted good. I did the same with some roast pork I ate in the evening.

Anyway, I'm going to try it for the two-week induction period and see what happens. I'm also going to keep track of how I feel energywise and moodwise--usually I am very tired, no matter how much sleep I get. I won't weigh myself for a week. At last weigh, I was 169, so we'll see how it goes. I'll keep everyone informed.

Some bad news on the walking front--I injured my right leg walking Friday night. I was very tired when I did it (I had been on my feet most of the day) and pushed myself. It hurts in my shin, only when I walk or when I press on this one area--sort of like a sore muscle, only a little sharper. I don't think it's a bruise. Anyway, I haven't done any abdominal crunches or leg stretching exercises for a long time, so I'm going to do those for now. I know it's important for me to let my body heal.

Well, I've got to get going. Lots to do today. Talk to everyone later.

:)

Good Morning Ladies
 

Ah its monday again...I dont like mondays:( The good thing, its tuesday tomorrow and its a holiday...Canada Day:) So another day off.

I have been very bad with the exercising...no cycling, no anything except for housecleaning! So tonight I get back into the swing of things by cycling! I have been ok with food wise but I havent really been trying to cut back a whole lot.

Hey Newie, let me know how the atkin's diet works for you. and sorry to hear about your right leg being injured..I hope you heal up fast.

Lisa...I wonder how many pounds you have lost now? Do tell us.

Reina...welcome back...sorry to hear about your home getting broken into...thats gotta be scary. They broke the Dad's car window yesterday and his car mirror too....all in one day in two separate incidents...now thats gotta suck too.

Hey Taiwan...good to hear that you keeping busy...and let us know how you do this week with the exercising.

hey Miki, at least you passed up on the buttered popcorn and candy...op:dizzy:

Well..I just wanted to say a quick hello before I get to work. have a great day everyone and stay

Hello ladies. Well, I haven't weighed myself again, so I am still at 13 pounds lost. I will weigh again on Friday. I'm delighted that you guys are interested in Adkins. Newie, good for you for giving it a go. I think you will be pleasantly surprised. It does feel weird cooking with butter and oil and eating mayonnaise, but...OH WELL!! IT WORKS!!! I went to the grocery store also, and I got 18 steaks for 20 dollars! 10 of them are filet mignon! YUMMY!

For those of you who want to know what I've been eating...Well, I started out with eggs for breakfast. They could be scrambled with cheese, an omelet with cheese and mushrooms or fried with some bacon. However. Now, I'm not hungry at all in the morning but I do make myself eat something. Today I had a few pieces of lunch meat. (chicken). For Lunches I like to have a salad with hearts of romaine lettuce, a boiled egg, cheese, bacon bits, cucumbers, mushrooms sunflower seeds and ranch dressing or ceasar dressing. YUMMY. I've also put pepperoni sliced in my salad also. Sometimes I would have some lunch meat with mayonnaise on it and some grated cheese and some lettuce. I would roll that up and hold it together with a toothepick. I make about 4 of those and eat them. YUMMY.
For diners, I've had pork chops, steak, hamburger, vegetables...whatever I'm in the mood for. I've also had taco salad with cooked hamburger with onion, cheese, salsa, green onions, sour cream, and it was yummy! There are also some great recipes in the book. I made the crustless quiche and It was GREAT!! I also go to the website.. www.adkins.com and they have some good recipes. I made the baked stuffed mushrooms with sausage and mozzarella. THose are the best! For snacks I like cucumber slices with dressing, or the Pure Delight bars from the store. They have 2 to 3 effective carbs and they are heavenly. Adkins also has Endulge bars that are pretty good also. I've also bought some ice cream from the store called LeCarb. They're a pint and 4 servings a pint. They're wonderful. I took some of the vanilla and put it into diet rootbeer. Yummy!

Okay...I'm getting hungry, so I'll have to go.

I highly reccomend the website. There's lots of information there!

Lisa

Hi everybody!

I am happy to report that I am now back on track and in full gear!! My sis and I did our Abs tape this morning at 8 a.m. after a breakfast of scrambled eggs and toast. I went to work at 10 and around noon, I had a grilled chicken chef salad with ranch dressing. I worked til 7 and around 7:30 pm, my sis and I walked 2 miles. After that I had a roasted chicken sandwich with honey mustard from Subway. I also drank 64 ounces of water today! Oh, almost forgot...sometime between breakfast and lunch, I did have a miniature hersey chocolate. I dont figure that hurt me too bad.

Anyway, I am just glad to be able to post something positive! Hope everyone else had a good start of their new week. I'm off the rest of the week so I have no excuses...I should be able to keep this up for sure, for awhile anyway.

Miki

Where is everybody?? It's almost 24 hrs since the last time I was here and not one post since then! I dont think that's ever happened before:shrug:

Foodwise I didnt do quite as well as yesterday but I did manage to do my Thighs tape this morning and then tonite I walked a mile with hubby. Both kids are visiting friends tonite and tomorrow so the food thing should be easier. I babysat a 7 yr old little girl today for a friend whose father is in the hospital so of course we went to McDonalds. I did ok there, just a grilled chicken sandwich and water but on the way home we all got snowcones. Still wouldnt have been too bad if I hadnt been a :ink: tonite!

Ok girls, it's lonesome in here so somebody come post before this time tomorrow nite, ok??:p

Miki

Hey Ladies,
Hope all is well with you.

As for me, well I am trying to get back to a normal life, after all that has gone on lately. Still looking for a place, but I did start swimming today. I was supposed to start when I got back from vacation, but I forgot that week, and I was rushing home last week to get my swim suit, when I noticed they broke into my home, so today was my first day!
It was fun, and tiring at the same time. I am exhausted.

Lisa, Sounds like your diet is going great, I can't imagine eating all those foods again, although, it sounds good, I don't know if I can eat like that again!

MIki, I am being good today, and getting in a post just for you ;)

Cyan, how is the beetle running????

Talk to you all soon!
Take care,

Good Morning Ladies
 

It was Canada Day yesterday so I wasnt at work..thats why I didnt post.

I did ok food wise..although I have been having regular pop...its so good in the summer time...I had two cans yesterday...so I must cut back on that right away.

I start back up with badminton tomorrow and this morning...I walked to work...I forgot to buy my bus pass for the month of July!

Hey Miki...good to hear that you are back on track!

Reina...The beetle is running just fine..zip zip zip! How was the swimming?

Well ladies, have a great op day and I will talk to you later

Cyan

I am here ladies. I did exercise today, 12 mins on the stepper today and walked at the school about 15 min I am guessing (about 9laps). Eating was ok, nothing big, though to many carbs. I am going to get something cool to eat though (popsicle sounds good). I did drink 2.3L of water today and took my vitamins. I do feel better today. Hopefully I can keep it up.

Chat later.
Deana

Thanks everybody for the posts!( Especially Reina who did it just for me..lol ) It was great coming to find new posts today.

I have done ok foodwise today again. I also walked 2 1/2 miles this morning with my sis before 8 a.m. then we did the half hour Arms tape.

I cant type much right now because I have steaks on the grill and I need to be checking on them already. If time permits, I'll come back again tonite.

Later!

Miki

Hello everyone. I didn't get any e-mail that people had posted so I assumed no one had and I didn't need to check. Glad I finally did.

Well, the kids have been at my parent's house in Oklahoma since Sunday night. Hubby had the week off so we've been having a very relaxed week, even though I've had to go to class every night. Actually class is going quite well and while I'd prefer it wasn't something I had to do during the summer, It's actually quite interesting.

The diet is going great. I went to a Health Food store and bought the Adkins pancake mix and Pancake syrup, so tomorrow, I'm having pancakes. Yummy. Can't wait. Then we're going out to my husband's granddparents's house to fish and relax. Actually, hubby will be fishing, I'll be laying out getting a tan and reading Harry Potter. I'm excited.

What are everyone's plans for the 4th of July. I guess, you won't be celebrating Cyan, but we'll light some extra fireworks just for you. We're going to my parent's house. My mom and I are going to make foods that are allowed on the Adkins plan for the party they have every year.

Well, that's al for now. I'll see you all later!!

Lisa

Hi, everyone! Sorry I haven't posted. I have some problems in my relationship with my mother, and that situation took my time and attention over the last few days. I've missed everyone, without a doubt, and I'm glad to be back.

I am following the Induction phase of the Atkins the best I can. That lasts for 2 weeks. Unfortunately, I don't get to eat all the fun stuff that Lisa is eating yet. I am eating primarily meat of any type, cheese, green vegetables, and natural fats. I picked real butter, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and blue cheese salad dressing. I tried to eat eggs, but I had to give them up because I have a history of getting sick from them, and I did (my poor stomach!). The Induction phase restricts all carbohydrates in order to change the body's metabolism from carb burning to fat burning. I'm drinking lots of water--partly because I'm thirsty, and partly because you're supposed to, to avoid constipation. I have to tell you, while it feels weird to eat things that are fatty and to eat as much meat as I am, I think my body likes it. I find that I am less on edge than I was, and my head is clearer. I feel tired at the end of the day, but it's a different feel--not the foggy, need to collapse, dead type of tired which has been normal for me for years. Also, I think what I eat fills me up more and sticks with me--so I don't want to eat as often. I miss bread and stuff, but after the first couple of days, the idea of eating something sweet actually turned me off, and I am not really craving the bread anymore. And now for the best part--I know I told everyone I wasn't going to weigh for a week, but I just couldn't stand not knowing if anything was happening--they say it starts quickly. And it's been so long since the scale has budged for me that I couldn't believe that I could actually lose on any plan. Here it is--AS OF YESTERDAY, I'VE LOST 2 POUNDS!!!!! Now I know probably most of that is water, but I haven't even lost water in the last few years! Anyway, I am very encouraged, and I am going to keep with it.

My injured leg is healing, thankfully, but I miss my daily walk. I've NOT been doing any toning exercises. I've been wrapping the leg because it seems to like support. The pain is down, and most of what I feel is stiffness. I'm walking better and can actually stand on it for extended periods with little discomfort. I will probably go out a little on Saturday--walk slowly and not far, just to move it a little. I think I can kiss my summer walking goal goodbye. I think it's going to be a while before I am back to full throttle. I don't want to reinjure myself.

Anyway, I hope everyone has a great 4th. I'm glad you have Canada Day, Cyan, so you don't miss the summer celebration, even if it's different than ours. We don't do fireworks--my husband gave them up when we got married and had a baby who screamed in fear at the noise. Also, this baby, who is now 12 and has allergies and asthma, is bothered by the smoke they make. I really don't like them myself, except for public displays, and they tend to be very crowded. Actually in Illinois, fireworks are illegal, but since in Indiana they are legal, people smuggle them over the state line like crazy, and the police just look the other way. My job (I work in Indiana) is in a building shared by a fireworks salesman, and the last few days there, it has been absolutely insane. So what are we doing? I'm just thrilled for a three-day weekend, first of all. I'll do a lot of home projects that need attention. My guess is that there will be some outdoor grilling involved. And then in the evening hubby is taking the girls to see "Finding Nemo". I am going to bask in glorious solitude at home and comfort our cat in the midst of the fireworks the neighbors do. There were a few pops last night, and our poor tabby Nikki jumped a mile at every one.

Well, did I make up for my lack of posts since the beginning of the week? I will talk to everyone soon. Take care.

:)

Happy 4th of July
 

Tonight I play badminton....time to sweat again! I have been doing ok food wise ... I have been cutting back on carbs not I am not following the adkins diet...not sure if I could handle all the meat ... we will see.

Hey Lisa...good to hear that you are off for some rest and relaxation. Good to hear that you are enjoying your classes too.

hey Miki...man with all that walking..you can walk on over to Montreal! Hope your steaks turn out well.

Taiwan...did you enjoy your popsicle?

Well as usual, I have work so I best get back to it. Later ladies

Cyan

Cyan, I sure did enjoy it:-) shouldn't have had 2 of them, yup 2 of them!!!! oh well, such is life.

I walked 21 min. today. Don't know how many laps I did, but I ran one lap. Maybe I can slowly add laps in. I need to get back to toning, but first just need to exercise. Will get my water in. Eating is still bad, but gotta eat right? hahaha!! It's hot and humid and the a/c doesn't do much good in our house when you cook.

Ok, I can't concentrate to type. There is a Buddhist or Taoist funeral down at the corner and I think they have hired mourners. Let's just say it is 9:30pm and they are playing loud music, screaming and crying for their father. This usually happens when the family hasn't been really nice to the person and they feel if they cry loud enough, the "ghost/spirit" will be nice to them.

Sounds like those with adkins are doing well. I live in carbohydrate capital of the world!!!!! I don't think I could do it. I do need to figure out something though. Count calories? count fat? count carbs? who on earth knows? go by blood type? so many things out there. Though I was thinking today as I have been having discussions with a friend of mine. She is about 5'6" 126lbs and wants to get to 120lbs. NOW, she is going to go back to using dexatrim. You know, at 188lbs, I must be really disgusting to people. Her dh prefers her thin, well, she is below weight!!!I am losing weight for me, my health. My dh just says as long as I am healthy he doesn't care how big I am:-) family is more important than a weight issue.

Ok, I need to go to another room, the screaming (using a microphone!!) is getting on my nerves.

Deana

Happy 4th of July
 

Hi all :) Glad to see so many posts again.

Lisa I hate that you have to attend classes even in the summer, but at least it's interesting. That helps for sure. I'm anxious to hear your Friday weigh-in report. Your excitement for your new diet is contagious I think. Makes me want to do better myself. I know the quick weightloss definitely makes me envious. I've been reading about it lately and was thinking of trying it but I've come to the decision that altho mine hasnt been fast, slowly but surely I'm losing so I'm going to stick to what I've always done. At least for now. I dont even have a certain plan, I just try to control portions keeping calories at a moderate level and learn to eat only if I'm truly hungry. I still just cant get to the point that I can honestly say I'd ever make certain foods totally off limits. I've lost 42 lbs since Oct but I do get discouraged when the scales seem to stick at times. Realistically tho, I know myself and there's no way I could ever agree to giving up my carbs...I dont have that much willpower. I figure if I'm losing without giving them up, I'll stick to that. Now I do admit, there may come a time when I am totally frustrated with the slow rate I'm going and ya never know...I may decide I need to try it. At least if and when I do, I can see from your experience that it's a plan that works! Keep up the great work. Your success is amazing! Is your mom doing it with you also? Losing all that weight plus working on the tan...hubby's not gonna know that new woman in his life!:lol: ;)

Newie, 2 lbs in a day...Wow! That's got to be great motivation for you. Sorry to hear your injury has messed up your walking goal but it's really important to let it heal before you do too much on it. I hope you are able to work things out with your mom. We did miss you but we understand some things are more important than coming here and family probs are one of them. I hope you enjoy your night to yourself. Sounds great to me.

Cyan, I should have kept up with the miles I've walked since October. I could be halfway there by now..:lol: I didnt walk any today..it is just tooo hot! Even early in the morning. I did do the Abs tape tho which is good except that afterwards, we went and had Chinese buffet which is a definite no-no for me.:nono: I never know when to stop when it's buffet.

Deana, everytime I hear about one of those funerals going on near you, I cant help but laugh. It's sad that they lost a loved one or a relative if not a loved one, but I've never understood about those mourners! I've seen documentaries where they really did get professional mourners to come wail and cry. That is just too weird! You have me wanting a popcicle now...it is just so hot and humid here and I bet that would just hit the spot. I'll have to get some soon. They're not bad calorie-wise. I hope you dont think badly of me, but I dont feel sorry for your huge 126 lb friend.:dizzy: :lol: Even 126 is plenty thin for someone 5'6, probably too thin even. I'm like you, people like that must think I'm totally disgusting.

Well, I better run. I think tonite Dateline is the one about all those people who all went on a different weightloss plans for the last several months to see which one worked the best and the results will be announced tonite. Should be interesting, I think.

Everyone have a safe 4th of July!

Miki

Hi, everyone! Happy 4th! It's hot and humid, and the air is so thick you could cut it with a knife. It's starting to rain, so I don't know how the holiday in Chicago is going to be for the outdoors types. Maybe it will get better for tonight. I slept in today--till 7:38--that's late for me. It was so nice to have a day off!!

Thanks, Miki, for wishing me well with my mom. I don't know how things will be. My mother has had trouble getting along with all five of her children for years. I don't know why. I don't have trouble getting along with any of my siblings. I've been trying to keep things smooth between her and myself, but lately it's not been so good. I think my mom has some problems that none of us can fix. It makes me sad because she's getting up in years, and this should be a time when we're all close to her. Oh, well, I don't want to make myself sad today, so I'll just stop at that point.

I do know, Cyan and Miki, what you mean about giving up the carbs and eating a lot of meat. It seems very weird to me too. I've always been a bread, potatoes, crackers, cookies person--since forever. But before I decided to give this Atkins thing a try, I thought about a few things. One of them is that twice in my life I have lost fairly large amounts of weight--30 pounds each time--once when I was 17, and the other time when I was 30. And each time, I restricted carbs. Not as drastically as with Atkins, but I did it. And in the nearly 14 years I've been married, I have been less disciplined about carbs than ever before in my life--kind of hard with a big, teddy bear hubby around who likes his carbs too. The other thing is that I don't see a fat girl in the mirror or in my mind, even at my weight. I still see the girl I was at age 30 after my last weight loss. I know that is a really good thing because it means I feel good about myself on the inside. But then I go out to buy clothes or see a photo of myself and realize what the reality is, and it makes me feel really discouraged. I have been trying to accept that 170 is okay with me for sometime, as everyone has read since I joined the thread. But the last shopping trip with my daughter helped me realize that it isn't. I want the reality to coincide with what is in my mind. The last time I lost weight, it was through Overeaters Anonymous. Though I don't want to do the meeting thing, the restricted carb/food addict philosophy that is part of their program really fits for me. And it also fits with how I've been trying to develop a proper relationship with food. I think I have physical and emotional addiction issues with carbohydrates and sugar that I really need to address. And I think the Atkins diet may help me to address them. The part of the program I am at now allows no flour and few dairy carbs. I am eating a few more low carb veggies than they recommend because the amount they recommended was too hard for me, and I knew I'd quit. But in a week I will start adding in other fruits and veggies, grains and dairy in measured stages, to see what I can still eat and keep losing. It really is to some degree similar to what I did in OA, though Atkins is imposing the structure on me, since I didn't want to come up with my own plan. And I know those first few pounds are water, but I feel good to be making any progress at all. It's been so long since the scale has gone anywhere but up for me. And you're both right to keep the plan you like. Each person has to work the plan that is right for her. Otherwise the plan won't work. Did I just say something philosophical?

Thanks, Lisa, for sharing your experience with Atkins. So far I feel good about what is happening with me. I could probably go on and on with little changes I've seen in myself in the last week, but you all probably would turn off your computers in boredom. I know how hard summer classes must be. First you're studying while it's nice weather, and second, summer session is so concentrated, so you have to study more for each class. I did part of my Master's degree during summer school, and it's easy to miss a lot of summer fun with all the studying involved.

Taiwan--how do you stand the wailing of those funerals? I've never heard of that sort of thing, but I am not very informed on Eastern culture. The noise must drive you absolutely wild.

One more thing--my leg is really improving. Yesterday I spent some time on my feet at work--about 3 hours, and though it was sore, I haven't had any ill effects, and each morning, including today, it has been better. Now mostly it's stiff. But you're right, Miki, it is really important to heal before getting back into the walking. I could do some serious damage otherwise. I am going to try to take a little easy walk in my neighborhood today. The muscles in that leg seem to want to stretch.

Well, it's about time I get something done. Have a great holiday, everyone. And yes, I am looking forward to my quiet evening at home--except I think I will have to babysit our cat through all the fireworks. I hear animals don't like that sort of thing. People I have talked to with dogs say they have to tranquilize them, and my co-worker says her cat hides under the bed till it's over. I'll let you all know what it's like. Talk to you all soon. ;)

Newie, you're exactly right about everyone needing a plan that's right for them. That spill I gave in my last post was actually for myself.:lol: I have to quit trying to switch to someone else's plan everytime I feel they're succeeding faster than me. I've found what works for me yet I still want to rush it. Hope the post didnt come across wrong. I'm thrilled at how well Lisa has done the last several weeks and also for your 2 lbs you've lost. I'm glad you've found the plan that works for you. :)

Well, off to the inlaws for grilled burgers. Have a great 4th!

Miki

Miki, your post didn't come off wrong at all. I understood completely what you were saying, and I think your dedication to your program is very inspiring. I also understand how hearing about others' progress can make any of us wonder if we should change what we're doing. Actually I think it wouldn't be healthy if each of us hopped on the latest bandwagon without doing some serious evaluation. It sounds to me like you did that wondering thing, evaluated yourself, and decided you are already doing what is right for you. That sounds like a VERY healthy thing. What I did before I started the plan was to buy the Atkins book and read as much as I could about to see if it was healthy, effective, workable, etc. The more I read, the more it seemed like it really might help me and my dependency relationship with carbs, and I thought I couldn't lose (no pun intended) by trying. You know, I think that's one of the ways these forums can be really helpful to all of us. When we read about what others are doing and receive their messages, we not only get support and different points of view, but others' ideas prompt us to look at ourselves more closely and am more honest about where we are, and whether or not we should be doing anything differently.

I have to say this--in my situation, it's so early. I've never done a program created by someone else--always made up my own--so I don't know if things will continue going as well for me as they have so far. I do know that it's the first time in six years that I've really felt enthusiastic about weight loss, and that's a blessing in itself.

Well, it's time for me to go. I hope everyone has had a good 4th. I had my solitude in the early evening, and now everyone is back home. The neighborhood fireworks festivities are in full swing. My oldest went outside and watched till her nose stuffed up. The younger one got scared by them. Now they are both watching through the front door. The cat is nervous but not freaking out. Talk to everyone later.;) ;)

Hi everybody!

I hope you all had a fun and safe 4th of July! Mine was nice. Had grilled burgers and sugarfree strawberry pie at the in-laws then last nite went into town to watch the fireworks display. We thought they were going to be rained out but altho they started 30 min later than schedule, we still were able to watch without getting too wet. I did my "Buns" tape before we went to the cookout.

Had to work today and it has rained all day long. Yucky day. Did my stretch tape today which is more relaxing than anything and tomorrow will be my 'rest' day because I have to take Josh to basketball camp. Monday back to the tough stuff.

Cyan glad I got to chat with you a few min last nite.

Looking forward to some posts! :)

Miki

Hi, everyone! Well, it's back to the grind here! My weekend was exactly what I needed--actually I could use two or three more just like it--lots of relaxation, yet caught up on some stuff at home. I'm not back to walking yet because of my leg, but I worked in my garden for 1 1/2 hours each Saturday and Sunday to get some exercise. It didn't seem to bother it, but I think walking is what aggravates things. I'll see how I am at work today when I spend more time on my feet. I really want to get back to it. I miss it horribly.

So far, I've lost 3 pounds on Atkins--and 3 inches. I think at this point it's probably mostly water, but I'm going to keep at it. I haven't given up regular coffee (which they say you should) or aspartame (giving that up too is recommended, but I only allow myself 1 can of diet soda per day) because that would be too painful for me, and I allow one serving more of salad than they say during this phase of the program. The hardest part of the program for me has been at night. I have for years had a high carb snack before going to bed--cereal, bread, animal crackers--stuff like that--because sugar has a tranquilizing effect on me, and it helped me fall asleep. Well, I'm eating a different kind of snack--a piece of cheese or lunch meat--and I'm not getting the sugar drug, so sometimes I have trouble falling asleep. Hopefully I'll get past that problem without too much trouble.

How was everyone else's weekend? Has anyone had any stormy weather? Here in Chicago we had little or no rain for weeks, and now it's nothing but storms and of course the humidity that follows. Looking forward to hearing from everyone--happy Monday!

Good Morning Ladies
 

The weekend is over...I think I may be living for the weekends which means I need a vacation!

Hey Newie..good going on the 3 pounds lost. Are you finding atkins hard to do? What do you miss most and are you hungry?

Miki you exercise queen...have you lost any weight lately? Let us know

I was thinking maybe we should put together a challenge of sorts...like for the rest of summer..kinda a pick us upper...remotivate and refocus.

Taiwan LOL on the funeral story...although sad that there was a funeral...I hope you get what I mean...the crying harder bit. LOL
How are you doing with weightloss.

I have to admit...I have failed horrible with weight loss...I am stuck stuck stuck...So I am seriously considering Atkins just to see if it will start me losing again..i havent gained just maintained and I am ready to move on....humph!

Alright Ladies..gotta get back to work..Have a great day everyone

Cyan

Hi everyone! I just read through some of your posts here. I posted in another thread and Mike invited me to come check you all out.
In a nutshell. I am moving more and eating less. Just slight modifications for right now. I have set goals for myself on another thread and I hope that I can meet them.

Biking Goal: 100 miles
Miles to go: 96 miles

Walking Goal: 30
Walked Today: 3
Miles to go: 24

In coming to this site, I was looking for people who are in the same boat to help with motivation. Most of the people in my life are skinny mini's who forget to eat and are dedicated to extreme fitness. While they are supportive, it's not the same. You know what I mean? I tend to fail more than I succeed and I don't like to admit that to people who are so disciplined. I am working on making fitness a part of my life, I figure that eventually it will be a habit.

Hi, everyone! Trying to get a few minutes before I take my daughters to dance class.

To answer your question, Cyan, the hardest parts of Atkins for me at this point are breakfast and the lack of variety. They use eggs for breakfast a lot, but I get terrible tummy aches when I eat eggs--mild allergy or intolerance or something--so I eat things like a hamburger and cucumber, or sausage for breakfast. Also, during the first two weeks the vegetable choices are limited--to mostly green and watery vegetables, so there are some that I am missing right now. I also don't like avocado, which is a big recommended item. One lucky thing for me is that I like salads with veggies and meats put together with salad dressing (they want you to eat stuff like salad dressing), so I am combining lots of different meats with my allowed veggies. What do I miss most? Whole wheat bread! I love whole wheat bread, and the fiber helps with regularity. I'm using metamucil for extra fiber because I'm not used to the amount of protein I eat. Am I hungry? Actually, no--only if I don't eat enough protein at a meal. And then I have a slice of meat or cheese or a few olives, and I'm fine. That's very different from what I'm used to. Before, I was hungry just about every hour. From what I understand, that may be due to changes in blood sugar from eating carbohydrates, which I used to eat a lot of. I am drinking a lot more water, which is unusual for me, but I'm thirsty, and my taste for pop and sweets is decreasing. I really don't want them. In a week, I will be going on to the next phase--ongoing weight loss--and I will begin to add more carb foods, a little at a time. Hopefully my weight loss will continue.

Hey, I'm going to take a short walk tomorrow! My leg is feeling pretty good, so I think I can chance it--not more than 1/4 of a mile though. I don't want to hurt myself again.

Well, got to go. Hope to hear from everyone soon.

Hi everybody!

Jlmsandi, glad you found us! Feel free to jump right in anytime you like. This is a great group with plenty of support, inspiration, not to mention the occasional "cyber kick" when needed.:s: :lol: That's Cyan's specialty..lol

I actually got up and did my Abs tape at 6 a.m. today.:o Amazing huh? I'm going to TRY to do that every morning this week since I have to be at work by 8. We'll see how it goes. (not the abs tape..but some exercise)

Eating today was ok I guess. (except for lunch) Had the "Zesty chicken border bowl" from Taco Bell from lunch. Anyone tried it? I have no idea what the calorie count is.:?: It's rice, refried beans, chicken and shredded cheese mainly with a creamy Ceasar dressing. Anyway, tonite I had broccoli, cauliflower and carrot stir fry. Little while ago, I drank a glass of chocolate soy milk. Just tried that recently and surprisingly really like it.

I hope you all had a nice Monday. Mine was busy but that helped it pass quickly. I'm working in the NewAccts dept today which isnt my favorite so I'm glad it went by fast. I'll be there the next 2 weeks.

Well, if I'm going to exercise early again, I better head to bed. It is sooo hard for me to get up early!!

Talk to you ladies tomorrow!

MIKI

P.S.
No, Cyan, I havent lose weight lately..not a lb in Weeks!:mad: Not even an inch either..grrrrrrrrr!
Newie, glad your leg is better but take it easy ok??

Later girls!

Hi ladies...
 

Well, I am still here, all of me:lol: Cyan, I haven't gained and haven't lost. I exercised 3 days last week. This week so far, Monday I did 20min on the stepper and then some stomach exercises. Was out shopping today and feet are killing me so I am taking off on walking today. Well, go for the adkins if you want. I lost weight on it for our wedding. Just be careful, remember that we aren't dieting we are changing our eating habits. Once you get off adkins, WW, or any plan it comes back really bad. But if you feel it will work for you, the go for it girl.

jlmsandi--welcome aboard! yes, I agree with the skinny people telling us about things. I have a friend who is underweight and still wants to lose weight. So annoying. I have been trying to get on track with eating and exercising for a long time now. Everytime I start going good, something happens to knock me off track. That's the story of my life. Well, just jump in and talk to us:D

Miki--6am:dizzy: :dizzy: oh my goodness. Even if Josiah wakes up at 7 or 7:30am, unless he is screaming I don't get up, he has to wati until 8am. You are the woman!!!! I hope I can lose something this week. Miki, remember though, muscle weighs more than fat.

Inspiration---glad you are getting to be able to walk a least some now. Take it easy, don't hurt yourself. Glad you are finding a medium with the adkins diet. I need to find something I can do here in Taiwan. Actually, I think--ok, I KNOW-- that if I just watch my calorie intake and really exercise, weight will start coming off. I am, um can we say --- LAZY!!!!!!!!:lol: ;)

Well, I will admit something ladies---don't freak--- I am now taking a pill. No, not really labeled a diet pill as it doesn't suppress the appetite (though I wish I could find something here that does that:lol: --joking) but a pill that helps get rid of fat and oils in our foods. The lady told me to watchout, but so far, I haven't had any running to the bathroom problems. When I go (don't want to sound gross, sorry) it's some oils in the toilet. This has been approved for long term use as well. DH doesn't know I bought it. And I am not relying on that for weight loss, though I thought it might help some. I am not a fan of diet pills, and I couldn't find anything on the package that even came close to being labeled as a diet pill. They encourage low fat eating.

Anyway, Josiah seems to be waking up from his nap. He is teething, 3 teeth at one time, and so he is a crabby (to put it nicely) little one.

Hey, if you all think the ging ging gong gong of the funerals are bad, you should hear about our FLYING cockroaches!!!!!!!!!!! ew!!!


Deana

Good morning, everyone!! Hi, jlmsandi! Welcome! I think I missed you with my quick post last night. This is a great thread with lots of support and enthusiasm. You'll love it. Just post anytime!

Don't worry, everyone. I will be very careful on my leg. I am not going to walk anywhere near my usual walking pace. I'll walk more like the elderly lady with the cane who I see at the park. Really--she walks a little, then sits on a bench and rests, then walks a little more. I hope I have that much spunk when I'm old.

Cyan, Deana's comment about Atkins is so correct. If you are interested in it, you really should learn as much as you can about it before you decide to do it. It just isn't a diet that you can get off of. It's a controlled carb method of eating that is meant to become a lifestyle. And the part of it that I am experiencing is called Induction--a short, intense period at the very beginning where foods are restricted in order to jumpstart weight loss. The other phases work to help continue the weight loss and then to maintain. It interested me because I definitely have problems with carbohydrates--cravings, physical reactions to sugar, etc., and I am thinking I need to face that issue in my life. I am having some difficulty with constipation too (as long as Deana brought up that subject). Do read and consider carefully before you try.

Gee, Miki--you are great with the exercise--especially so early. I could only get out there and walk at 8:00, even though I get up between 5 and 6--the only time of the day when I am both able to be alone for a while and also be awake enough to enjoy it.

Deana, are those fat-blocking pills safe? Be careful.

Reina mia, how is your search for a new place? How are the rents on the north side? I've heard they are very high. Good luck in your quest.

Morning Ladies
 

Thanks for all the sound advice concerning atkins...what I will do is try to balance out my carb, protein fat better...I eat too many carbs and too little protein..so I will balance that out and choose better carbs and stay away from the refined carbs..lets see what happens.

Welcome JLMSANDI we are a great group of ladies so feel free to talk to us about anything. How much weight are you trying to lose? Tell us your story....we are all ears.

Taiwan, Miki...we will lose weight...that is our mantra...we will get rid of the fat...yes we will. Miki..you are our new exercise queen...so inspired by you...you rock...actually all you lovely ladies rock.

Has anyone thought about a mid summer challenge! Let say...10 pounds lost by labor day? Let me know.

For lunch I am having broiled meat and corn ...and no bread! We will see how I do.



You know it..I'm at work so I gotta get going but but tonight is badminton....time to pound that birdie across the net.


later ladies

Cyan

Thank you all so much for the welcome! I am enjoying getting back into this site. I forgot just how much support is out there for a person.

Let's see...I don't know where to begin. I would ultimately love to get to 150 again. Right now, however, my goal is just to get into a size 14 again. That would be loverly.

I was a SAHM of three children until about 18 months ago when I went to work. My husband is one of the fortunate souls that worked for United Airlines and was "furloughed" He is now a full-time student and househusband, just until his unemployment benefits run out in January. I have to say that I am happier now than I have ever been in my life. It's hard to believe that what is a tragedy to most is a blessing to me. Luckily, he had been planning since September 11th and paid all of our bills down and saved.

Anyways, I sit at a desk all day long and to my surprise I put on about 30 pounds in one year. I was already uncomfortable with my shape but it's even worse now. Most importantly, my health was suffering. I think I was drinking and smoking too much. So, I quit smoking and cut down on the drinking and have really started to move.

Anyways, I think that's a little insight into me and my goals.

Only have time for a quick post. No kids at home and hubby is getting pouty cuz he's bored and all alone on the couch.:lol: ;)

Had Mexican for lunch today which definitely wasnt the best choice I could have made. (chicken taco salad) I drank water and the meal would have been ok I think if I hadnt ordered the side order of cheese dip to go with our salsa and chips.:s: Tonite was better. Grilled burgers and I had my patty just plain with a side salad. Drank water again.

Did my Thigh trimmer tape once again at 6 a.m. After work I did some weights with hubby, mainly working on arms. :strong: I know I'll be sore tomorrow! He worked me harder than my tapes do.:lol: I also did about 30 crunches. One of these days, this has got to all come together and dissolve these lbs, right?

Well better run.

Miki

Good morning, everyone! Here's a leg report for everyone--I took it very slow on the track--stayed in the far right (slow) lane where everyone passed me up, and actually walked 1/2 mile--1/4 wasn't enough. I had no ill effects, and I was even more comfortable walking during the day. During the evening it was a bit sore, but I think I aggravated it sitting with the knee up while waiting for my daughter during her flute lesson. This morning it feels very good. I am noticing I have more range of movement in the ankle. I'm not going to walk today. I want to rest it. Also, I have to work at our school's bingo hall tonight, so that will be enough time on my feet for today.

Jackie--we have something in common, strange as it may be. I also got back to work after being home with my children for seven years because of a job loss experienced by my husband. He had worked for General Mills (the cereal company) for many years when they finally closed his plant in '95. He went to school for two years to study graphic arts (we lived on savings--I had a brand new baby), and he went back to work in '97. That's when I found a part-time job in a teacher-parent school supply store (I am a former HS English teacher who just didn't want to get back into it). I've been working for the company ever since and have moved up from cashier/salesperson to a full-time position with my own desk in the corporate office where I do just about everything from help with ordering to creating displays and cleaning to cashiering to going on buying trips with the boss to unloading trucks to coordinating spot inventories in our four stores. I've had some struggles with the boss, but it's my favorite job ever, and I, like you, am the happiest I've ever been (with the exception of the weight issue) despite the hectic nature of my life with a home and two growing-up girls. After several jobs that were poor fits for him, my hubby now has a job in the graphics field that is just right. Also, like you, 20 of my 30 extra pounds were gained after I went back to work--stress eating mostly, and food available at work that I wouldn't normally have. So, again, welcome to the thread. There's lots of support here.

I don't really have any other things to report today other than I am continuing to work on my plan. I got into the scale last week, but after feeling discouraged when I saw movement for several days and then stoppage, I decided to let go of the scale and just weigh once a week on Sundays. I know you ladies will applaud my decision not to get addicted to that little box on my bedroom floor.

Well, got to go--there's stuff to do, and I'd like to get to work early today because I have to leave early because of bingo. Talk to everyone later.

:)

good day ladies
 

I have been working hard so now I will take a break and post.

I didnt play badminton yesterday, instead, I washed clothes, cleaned kitty liter and refilled my Mom's med box....the weekend just isnt long enough for me to get everything in....but I know ...excuses excuses... to be honest, I have been kinda unmotivated to move...all this humidity doesnt help either. I dont know how you southern gals do it...exercise in the heat! argh

Food wise, I have been doing fine...sticking to my calories limit of 1500 cals. I havent weighed myself in awhile but Iwill soon...although I fear no change ...ahhhhh!!

Miki...it must be so nice to have a hubby to support you in your efforts and to work out with you...kudos to him for helping you out...give him good sex ..you hear! :lol:

Hey Newie...good to hear that your leg is healing up nicely. keep at it.

Well Ladies...gonna surf for awhile and kill some time before I have to get back to the grind

Hey Miki...I think I may need a cyber kick to get me going again.

big hug to all

Cyan