its friiiiiiiiiiidaaaaaaaaayyyy
 

Did I ever mention I love fridays!!!

Hey girls...lots to do this weekend..I think I may have mentioned this...I have to rearrange my closet...gotta take out the winter stuff. I also have to shop for the kitties....they put in their order for food.

I gotta take the winter coats to get washed and I have to take out my mother's winter garbs and put away her summer stuff.

Ah the chores never end.

Hey Lisa...hang in their...try not to barf too much...ahh the joys of being pregnant. :lol: I send you a there there and a big hug

Well looks like I gotta get working here...

later

Cyan

Well, we are here. It is cold here, well for us anyway. My parents haven't turned the furnace on and brrrrrrrr!!! it's cold for us tropical weather folks:-)

Lisa, I had all day sickness with Josiah. I had so many colds/ear infections, etc with him. I could have slept 20 hours a day and still be tired. Congrats though!! Whine all you want dear, BTDT:-)

Miki, thanks for the encougarement:-) Some told me that though they pluck a nerve, when it's done, they'll just find another one! Yeah, this too shall pass, to the next level that's all. I love my boys, but sometimes AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!

Debee, how did the mini-cleansing go? good luck with your goal.

well, I am sure I missed someone, but not on purpose. Love ya ladies!!! seriously, I love coming here and talking with you all.

Have you ever thought about trying something new and really want to, but scared to? I think that's how I am with the SBD. I really want to try it, just think I am psyching myself out. Oh, get this, my sister is having the gasterio----bypass (never can get the whole name right) and she had to have so many dr's appoints. Well, the last one the nutrionist talked to her. Her diet afterwards will be mainly like SBD/Atkins. HIGH PROTIEN low sugar and carbs!! hmmmmmmmmm, vewwwrry interesting isn't it?? Well, I need to get myself to do this SBD I guess. How can I pyske mysefl up for it. Well, I need to go bed soon. Night all

Hi, everyone! Happy Sunday! We're busy here cleaning, etc. Our bed is coming on the 13th. It was supposed to come in late October! Well, I guess that just shows you that things don't happen the way you plan them.

Yes, I do like being home. Actually I am so busy I don't know how I did all I did when I was working. Maybe that's why I had to stop. It just was too much for me. This week I've actually been finishing things. I finished the flower transplanting in my yard--Thursday, it was--despite the fact that right in the middle of the whole process, a yellow jacket bee was hanging around me, and as I swiped it away, it somehow got under my garden glove and stung me on the wrist of my right hand (thank goodness I am left handed). Boy, did it hurt!! I've been stung many times before (as a kid I used to go outside barefooted and would get stung on my feet), but you never know when you could become allergic, so I watch myself for unusual symptoms. Between a baking soda paste and ice, it felt better after a few hours. My hand was sore till the next day, though. I think he got me in a vein that went down into my hand. I was telling my mother-in-law what a bee sting feels like (she's never had one). For me it feels like when you get a shot in the doctor's office, except in the case of the shot, the pain stops when the needle comes out. With a sting, it keeps hurting. Anyway, that was my yard adventure.

Hubby hasn't heard anything about his work either way (I guess no news is good news)--but he is working to improve his performance, get help when he needs it, and ASK QUESTIONS if he doesn't know how to do something. I pray for him every day, and it seems to be good for him. It brings me peace too. I pray that if he is meant to stay with his company, he will be given the skills to do the job, and if he is not, that he will be directed to where he is supposed to be. I pray for myself that if it is meant for me to stay home, I will be given the means. If not, I ask to be told what to do next. I've tried to give up control of the whole situation. To do that really helps me. I don't want to be in charge of so much!! I also will have the chance to sub teach again--November 11--for my Veronica's 7th grade class (she is thrilled, not!), and the principal is giving my name to parents of students who would like to be tutored. So, one day at a time, things are working out. I also got a $300.00 insurance refund check yesterday, just in time to pay 2 bills I didn't have money for (the line of credit hasn't been given final approval yet, though we did get preliminary approval right away after applying--I wish I knew how long it takes for that kind of thing--part of me says to call and ask, and the other part (where God is) says to wait and be patient. I guess I'll wait for a little while longer.

Yesterday hubby went for my walk with me--I told him I walk 2 1/4 miles, but he wanted to do it with me. It practically laid him out--it really shows that you have to build up to being in shape.

Lisa--I feel for you with your all-day sickness. With both of my girls, I was sick for 3 months!!! I never threw up though--I wish I could have. It would have probably made me feel better. Unfortunately the only thing that would make me feel better was to eat, which I did. With each of them, I gained exactly 15 pounds in the first trimester. My craving, and the only thing that would help my sick feeling was--and I know this sounds awful--baked potatoes with margarine, cottage cheese, pepper, and yellow mustard on top! And I always had this awful metallic taste in my mouth--for 9 months. I think that is also why I ate too much--I was always trying to get rid of that taste. Anyway, I know your struggle. I was so happy for the baby, yet I couldn't stand how I felt, and how I wanted to eat, cuz I was thin before my pregnancies. It's rough!! Hang in there!

Taiwan--this cold weather must be really hard to get used to after being in the tropics for so long. I have trouble myself adjusting to cooler temperatures, and I've lived in northern Illinois all my life, so it must be really tough for you. It's supposed to warm up a bit this week here, so maybe you'll get the warm weather soon your way.

Miki, thanks for the encouragement about staying home. I hope and pray that I can do it for a while. It's what I always wanted. I was at home when my girls were tiny, but I found it hard to enjoy that time because hubby was out of work the last half of it, and I had depression the first part. I'm also not a baby person. This is such a blessing for me now, and I have the opportunity to do more of my own thing since the girls are in school from 8-2:30 every day. When they come home, there is time to spend with them, whether it's looking at their school papers, helping with homework, listening to reading, or taking them to their lessons. I also actually feel like making decent dinners. Before, I was always dead by the time I walked in the door, and didn't have the energy to do anything else.

Cyan, I hope you didn't have to spend your whole weekend in your closet switching for the season. I'm going to have to look at a map to see how far north Montreal is. When does it start snowing up there?

Well, got to go. Lots of stuff to do today. More soon. Bye for now. ;)

Hi ladies!

Hope you're all enjoying your weekend. It's almost over. Too bad they don't last as long as the week does!:dizzy: It was perfect here. High 70's with NO humidity! That's a rarity for sure.

A friend of mine from another thread, under the Exercise heading, sent me a new workout tape to try. She bought it on DVD so she's letting me have the VHS one. It's Tamilee Webb's "I Want That Body". My sis and I did it yesteday morning. Neither of us thought we got in a good workout because of trying to get the routines down right. Sometimes by the time we figured them out, Tamilee was finished and on to the next one. I almost did it again last nite just because I was thinking I didnt accomplish much the first time. Wellll....I'm glad I didnt! This morning I am SORE!! Guess we worked harder than we thought. I love that sore feeling after working out. Makes me feel like it's working. We walked 3 miles today which helped the soreness. We're going to do the tape Mon, Wed, and Fridays and walk the other days. We dont want to give up the walking as long as the weather permits us to keep it up.

Now if I can just get the eating back on track! I'm ready to get back to giving 100% to this healthy lifestyle. I've really been slack lately. I badly want to lose more weight before Christmas!!

Well, gotta run. I just noticed one of my sisters online and want to go talk to her a minute. (the one closest in age to me...she lives a little less than 3 hrs away)

Bye for now..

MIKI

Good Morning
 

Ah the pleasures of monday morning at work:dz:

My weekend was great! Spent way too much money but on things I needed...I bought kitty food in bulk! I should be good for a few months. I rearranged my closet..It wasnt too bad Newie...it just took be about an hour..if that. I also went through my Mom's closet and cleaned out her old stuff from the eighties...I filled up 6 garbage bags of expensive clothes...My Mom always bought very expensive clothes and always looked impecable..it was her thing! Anyway, I brought them over to non profit foundation who give the clothes to people in need. Her closets were too full of stuff she will never wear again and it was stuff she had in her closet for many many years without wearing them...so I hope she forgives me for giving them away...at least it was given to people in need.

I also bought smoke detectors for the rest of the house...we only had one in the basement...so I picked up three more for the rest of the house.

I did my usual chores..of vacuuming and such..oh my friggin pump for my heater broke so that is hopefully getting fixed today...the house was so cold...ugh!

I ate pretty healthily this weekend...no restaurants...yay! That was so cool not eating out...I didnt do any intentional exercising but I did do lots of housecleaning and the sort.

I am still on my cleansing schedule..actually I am sipping carrot juice mixed in with organic apple juice..yum yum.

Good to hear that everybody is doing well...have a great rest of day and week and I will pop back in later

Cyan

What can I do, I was so dedicated before and now I lost it. I have nothing left!

Lisa I am so sorry you feel so bad...I remember that feeling when I was on the train to work, or in the car home, or even when I moved in my seat at work! All-day sickness is the right name for that... I hope you feel better soon...

Cyan, I was sooooooooooooooooooo close to ordering sushi on Friday, the waiter was ready to bring it out to me, and I just couldn't but he said, he will pay for my lunch this week, if I try it and don't like it.. So I am going back this week to take the Sushi Plunge :-0

Miki, let me know how the tapes are, I think I have to go back to working out with videos, I just don't have the time to work out...
Keep up the good work with the walking, might just start that with Alex and let him ride his bike, this way, it will be fast walking, because I have to catch up... I am so worried about Lady, I addressed the card to Lady and Bryan so maybe he can get back to me...God forbid something happened to Lady...I just wish I hear something back...

Newie, Are you a CUBS Fan???? I am so excited about the Cubs!!! It has been a very long time and my husband is a die-hard Cubs fan, so the excitement at my house is awesome!!!

Deana, Good luck on the SBD... Try it, and let me know how it works...

Debee, good luck on the zipper dilemma... I am starting to feel like the lost weight has been found again... We need to get back on track and realize what we worked so hard for this past year!

Take care everyone and I hope you have a great week...

hello Ladies
 

My heater pump will only be fixed this thursday....ahhhhhh...my house is sooooo cold!:flame: Thank goodness Cyan slept with me and provided a little pocket of heat and love for his Momma!

Reina...you have to try sushi....free sushi! oh wow....how lucky..but I am sure you will like it...or maybe you can say you didnt like it and get it for free :s: Let me know how it goes this friday...now i want some! Even my boss has sushi at least once per week...more like a couple of times...thanks to me :lol:

Anyway, I didnt exercise last night...I was too cold...so I took a hot bath instead.

Other than that...my cleansing is right on track..I am sipping my carrot apple juice....whole wheat pita with tuna and a mixed green salad for lunch...all is well in the food department.

Alright ladies, have a great day and stay op

Cyan

Hey girls. Just wanted to check in. I took today off from school as I seem to be getting some upper respiratory gook or something.
Cyan, I'm glad you are getting your heater fixed. Here in Kansas, it's supposed to get up close to 80 degrees. So, I'm putting on shorts.
Baby and I have been doing okay. I seem to be having some spastic colon problems, but I'm managing fine. I have not been staying on Adkins because I'm eating whatever sounds good and a lot of times Adkins friendly food makes me want to vomit. I haven't weighed myself and I don't think I will. Why bother?

Well, that's all for now.

Lisa

Hi, everyone! Just a quick check-in--I've been so busy the last few days--cleaning in preparation for our new bed coming Monday--we're switching rooms and cleaning them while we're at it. What a job!! I've been walking 2 1/4 miles a day. It feels really good. I have no idea about my weight. I'm trying to do well on food, but sometimes I don't always do the low carb thing. I'm trying to be moderate with everything and eat only when hungry.

I don't really have time for individual posts, except for one. Reina, I have been a Cubs fan since 1969, when I was 13. I even have a newspaper scrapbook from that year. I was in love with them. All the years of losing have been very sad for me, so I haven't always followed them closely in recent years, but this year seems like it might be theirs. Hubby is even watching them, and he is normally a Sox fan--South Siders, you know. I really want them to win this year, but I'm afraid to be happy yet. I am going right now to catch the end of their first game against the Marlins. Hubby just told me the score's 6-6 in the 6th inning. Hopefully they will pull it out. Well, got to go, everyone. I'll post soon again.

hey Ladies
 

Its hump week...thank goodness...I am looking forward to this weekend...its thankgiving For Canadians on monday ...so I get to stay home and chill. Also it looks like the weather is cooperating and it might turn out to be really nice! Yipeeeeeeee.

I would like to go hiking this weekend and take pictures of the fall foliage and of silverbeega!

Food was good today...I had my usual carnation instant breakfast..mid morning snack was a cup 1/2 of grapefruit juice. Lunch was chicken breast about 3 oz with a caesar salad. My snack was a brownie...:ink: bad me!

Dinner ... I might pick up some sushi inorder to cut down on fat grams and stay within my limit...not sure yet.

I am gonna get on that darn bike tonight and cycle cycle cycle...I have been very lazy this past week...but I have to get back to my intentional exercises.

Not much else to report...its 3.20 and I wish it was quiting time already..I have worked way to much already .... I should have been born rich..I am more suited to be a woman of leisure:lol:

later girls

Cyan

Hi, everyone! I was watching the Cubs game, but I got tired of sitting in front of the TV. Hubby yells when something good happens, so I get to come and see the highlights. They lost last night but are leading 5-0 in the early innings. It would be so-o-o nice to see them in the World Series. They haven't won a championship since 1908.

My day was pretty uneventful today. I was tired from doing too much cleaning in these two rooms, so I didn't sleep well last night, which then made me even more tired today. I spent the morning at mother-in-law's. She had a telephone man in installing some stuff they want everyone to have, and she didn't want to be alone in the house with a workman. Then when I went home, I rested for two hours. After I picked up my girls from school, I washed part of a wood floor and moved furniture for about 2 hours. I'm making good progress on the room switch, but I'm getting sick of the heavy cleaning and disorganization involved. I am continuing to walk in the morning--2 1/4 miles daily--tomorrow I have to skip because I am taking daughter to the orthodontist for a morning appointment. Maybe I'll walk in the afternoon, before I pick girls up from school. The walking gives me time to meditate and pray--gives me strength for the day--and also gets me fit. I really find it an important part of my morning.

I have to say, Reina and Cyan, that I will not be joining you in the sushi club. I'm not much of a fish person, even when it is cooked; I can't imagine eating it raw---ugh! More power to the two of you, though.

I've eaten a few animal crackers in the last two days. I have to be so careful of stuff like that. I am trying to eat more protein and veggies and fewer grains overall these days. I am just more satisfied that way. I also lose the weight better. I weighed myself tonight. I'm the same, from what I can tell from an evening weigh-in.

Well, I'm going to go now. Talk to everyone later. Bye for now. P.S. Cubs/Marlins score is now 6-0--Cubs ahead.

Hey Ladies
 

Just a quick note...waaaaay to busy at work...I dont even have enough time to eat!

Anyway...Ohhhhh Sushi is the best...I am so addicted ..Its not even funny:hun: I am always wanting to sushi...although Newie...not all sushi is raw and not all sushi is fish...there is tons of stuff to choose from...delicious:lol:

I did ok last night...i didnt have the sushi..instead I had manicotti with a mixed baby green salad...quite good...I had left overs so I had it for lunch today.

Now once again..dont know what to have for lunch!

Oh I cycled for 8.1 km last night...thats about 25 minutes!:encore: I hope I have an encore tonight and cycle some more..although I am aiming to use my exercise ball!

We'll see...take care all

Cyan

Well, thought I'd drop a note before taking Joshua to karate. Luke is mowing the grass and has Josiah with him on the riding mower. Joshua is playing at a friends house for about 15more minutes.

Haven't done the SBD yet--I am lazy what can I say. Haven't exercised either. I really need to get moving. In all honesty, I can see the SBD plan working. Maybe not going on it all the way, but just doing a truly low carb lifestyle. I don't want to go through the two weeks strict phase--I know I am a scaredy cat!!!---but just weaning myself off stuff may just work. What do you all think? I am drinking some more water, though need to drink more. Exercise, I need help girls. My clothes still fit at least,so I can still buy a size 16, but would like to be a size 14 at least.
well, it has gotten quiet outside,surely Lukes not done so soon---nope,just tired of holding Josiah in his lap. well, I need to make sure I watch him now. My mom says Josiah is God getting back at me for being an "active" child--hahahahahaha!!!!
Ok, crying going on. talk to you all later.

Hi, everyone! I had a good day today. I took my oldest to the orthodontist to see if she will need any permanent teeth extracted because there isn't enough room in her mouth, and her bicuspids (eye teeth) can't come in. Thankfully, we don't. They are going to try to reshape her bite--it's too flat, and hopefully that will make enough room for the two teeth that are stuck in her gums. Poor kid! She's been having orthodontia since she was 8 years old. She'll be 13 next week. No wonder she's crabby.

Okay, Cyan--you got me! I obviously have a very limited understanding of what sushi is, so I'm going to need you to explain it to me so I don't go through the rest of my life with misinformation plus a narrow view on the subject. Let me tell you what I know. My understanding is that it is a Japanese food. I think a college friend of mine (a Japanese girl) took me to a Japanese restaurant MANY years ago and told me about it, but I can't remember if I ate any or many of the facts about it. I do remember not feeling good about it. I remember things rolled up--kind of like a jelly roll--seaweed, rice, fish. I've heard of people getting sick from eating raw fish sushi, which is why I think I remembered it as basically raw fish. Please, tell me which of my "facts" aren't facts, and what I am missing from my memory.
I'm looking forward to what you can share about it.

Well, I don't have anything else to report, except that I ate some cheese crackers today. I hope I am not toying with dangerous territory with a high carb snack. I know I could get addicted again. I didn't walk this afternoon. I missed it too. I'll be back out there tomorrow morning. I've made progress on my cleaning too--moving some clutter to the basement to deal with on better terms--in other words procrastinating.

I hope everyone is doing okay. It's practically Friday, so that will be good. Bye for now.

Hi ladies,

Well, I decided to take some drastic measures to start losing weight again....I signed up next tuesday for a "body wrap"` at a spa...you are suppose to lose at least five inches after a few sessions. The results don't last forever but it is suppose to detox you. I thought it would at least motivate my brain cells if not my fat cells.

I also went to the natural food store and bought my hummus and rye crisp snack food and the adkins book. I started to think about it doing it for weeks and my neighbor told me he is on it and lost weight. Deana, do you know the difference between adkins and the south beach diet?

Reina, it sounds like you need to be motivated as much as I do now. Do you want to be my co-chairman of the zipper club? By the end of the month we have to lose enough weight to zipper up easily without holding our breath our tighest jeans. Anyone else in?

My downfall lately has been sweets ...too many halloween candies already in this house. I also have been eating lots of pasta. Comfort food I guess. I need to get myself motivated again!

Hi everybody!

I'm kind of behind on all the posts. Been busy this week so havent been online much.

I'm loving the new exercise tape I'm using right now. The 30 minutes literally FLIES by which is a big plus. My sis and I do the tape on Mon, Wed, and Friday and walk the other days.

My eating is still not great. I started out ok yesterday with oatmeal but ended up working thru lunch. Got hungry and all that was available in the break room was Cherry Cheesecake.:s: Healthy lunch huh?:^: Had a hamburger and Baked Lays chips last nite. Today was better but I really need to work more on eating right. My eating sometimes defeats the whole purpose of all my exercise I think.

Weather is still in the 70s here. Really nice for walking. Cyan I hope you got that heater fixed today. Being cold is sooo miserable!

Lisa glad to hear you and baby are doing well, just sorry you've got that upper respiratory junk. Feeling better today??

Newie, I've never tried sushi either. Just the name gets me, I think. Hey, so the scale stayed the same...that's better than gaining right? :)

Taiwan, what your mom said was so funny!:lol: How does Joshua like karate? My dh was into karate several years back..actually got his black belt. My kids have never taken it tho. Phil said it was a great workout. He was in much better shape back then because of it.

Hi Debee! The "body wrap" is a big fad around here right now. A co-worker of mine actually lost about 15 inches in just 2 sessions!:o I just dont understand exactly what you lose and where it goes.:lol: Glad you mentioned hummus...I havent had it in ages..had forgotten all about it. Gonna have to get out and get myself some. I love it. (thanks to Cyan, who was the first I had ever known to eat it)

Reina, have you had a chance to start walking with Alex? I promise you'll feel great once it's done. I'm to the point now where I get in a BAD mood if I cant get my walk in. You might like the tape I'm doing. It's Tamilee Webb's "I Want that Body". Total body workout in 30 min. and it's not hard at all, but I was sore after the very first time I did it.

Well, I need to go. Just got home from a "Donkey Basketball" fundraiser game at the kids' school. Anyone ever seen one?? They actually have a basketball game where each player rides a donkey and can only shoot while sitting on one. The animals are really stubborn and the players are on the floor about as much as they are on the donkey. It was hilarious.

Tomorrow is Friday....Cyan's favorite day!:D Enoy it everyone.

Miki

Sushi is the most famous Japanese dish outside of Japan, and one of the most popular dishes among the Japanese themselves who usually enjoy sushi on special occasions.

During the Edo period, "sushi" was pickled fish conserved in vinegar. Nowadays sushi can be defined as a dish containing rice which has been prepared with sushi vinegar. There are many different types of sushi. Some popular ones are:


Nigiri
Small rice balls with fish, etc. on top. There are countless varieties of nigirizushi, some of the most common ones being tuna, shrimp, eel, squid, octopus and fried egg.

Gunkan
Small cups made of sushi rice and dried seaweed filled with seafood, etc. There are countless varieties of gunkanzushi, some of the most common ones being sea urchin and various kinds of fish eggs.

Norimaki
Sushi rice and seafood, etc. rolled in dried seaweed sheets. There are countless varieties of sushi rolls differing in ingredients and thickness. Sushi rolls prepared "inside out" are very popular outside of Japan, but rarely found in Japan.

Temaki
Temakizushi (literally: hand rolls) are cones made of nori seaweed and filled with sushi rice, seafood and vegetables.

Oshizushi
Oshizushi is pressed sushi, in which the fish is pressed onto the sushi rice in a wooden box.

Inari
Inarizushi is a simple and inexpensive type of sushi, in which sushi rice is filled into aburaage (deep fried tofu) bags.

Chirashi
Chirashizushi is a dish in which seafood, mushroom and vegetables are spread over sushi rice.

Note that "sushi" becomes "zushi" in word combinations in which "sushi" is the second word, e.g. nigirizushi.

The good old USA has come up with the now venerable California roll which contains avocadoes and imitation crabmeat. Other creations now use mayonnaise, tuna (yes, it was not used in traditional sushi!), beef chicken and cheese.

Many people do not know the difference and misuse the terms:

"sushi" :

vinegared rice served with pieces of something else - not necessarily raw fish, and not necessarily fish at all. The majority of the times people use the term "sushi," they are referring to the rice with raw fish, but not always. Sushi can come in the individual (about two bite-size) pieces that may be called "nigiri-sushi." Or it can come in rolls cut up in to pieces (probably called "maki-sushi"). The rolls make for a bit easier eating, so if someone is self-conscious about how he/she is going to look eating it, the "maki-sushi" might be the way to go. [It's possible that you may see "sushi" spelled as "zushi" in these combinations. I don't think it makes much difference in the pronunciation.]

"sashimi" :

always means raw fish without the rice. (I would prefer always to eat sashimi but without the rice filling me up, I would never stop and run up a bill the size of the national debt!)

Oh dear... Now I have to have sushi this weekend...perhaps a little sashimi too....YUM:hun:

Hey Miki...I didnt know that I was the first person you knew that ate Hummus! Thats so cool...funny enough ...I seem to be the person that introduces new foods to most of my friends! If you like hummus...you would like babbaganoush ..not quite sure of the spelling but instead of chickpea ...they use eggplant...and its soooooooo good as a spread...yum yum yum

well later ladies...yay its friday...have a great weekend...its thanksgiving here in Canada ...so Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Cyan

Hi, everyone! Busy day today--I cleaned two area rugs with this powdered rug cleaner I use called Capture--have to use something like this because of my daughter's allergy to mold--and varnished a piece of molding to fit a place where one was missing in our new bedroom--we took it out a couple of years ago to put a phone jack in, and it broke. I also got word that our home equity line of credit is approved. Hallelujah!! Now we can get rid of the credit card companies. We are cutting all but one low-limit card up. Closing on the transaction will be October 25--just in time for the November bills. Anyway, slowly but surely we are making progress. It's nice weather--low '70's and sun--but I know cold weather is just around the corner.

Thank you, Cyan, for all the information on sushi--I really didn't know there was so much to it.

Miki, it was good to hear from you. Take some time for yourself this weekend. It sounds like you are incredibly busy. I know what you mean about not feeling the same if you don't get your exercise in. I have begun to feel that way about walking, especially as I am walking longer distances. A day without walking (and the prayer/meditation I do during it) isn't just as good as a day with it. Also, I love donkey basketball!! I saw my first game when I was in high school, and when I was teaching, the school where I worked sponsored it once. You're right. It is hysterical. I love it when the players try to make the donkeys move, and they won't, and they push, pull, anything to get them to go, and they just won't budge! It's a riot!

Well, everybody, I'm going to go surfing for a few minutes before I put the baked chicken in the oven. Tonight it's two things--moving our computer and its desk from one room to another, and watching the Chicago Cubs game. They were wild the other night--took the Marlins 12-3. I'm hoping we'll have another win tonight. This weekend hubby is going to wash the room where the new bed will go, except the floor. That's my job. Actually getting down on my hands and knees is pretty good exercise. I'm glad not to have to do wall and ceiling. My shoulders and neck are on the weak side from a whiplash I received 20 years ago, and wall/ceiling washing makes me very sore. Instead I'm going to catch up on the flower bed at the church that I take care of. Let's say that I haven't taken care of it for a while, so it doesn't look too good. Have a nice weekend, all!:)

Wow Cyan...you're a walking sushi dictionary!:lol: Thanks for the interesting info. I had no idea it was so involved. Hummus is actually hard to find around here and I dont know of anywhere near here that even serves sushi. We have Chinese restaurants, but not any Japanese ones. I'd probably have to drive a couple of hours to find sushi so I doubt I try it anytime soon.

Newie, glad to hear your credit line was approved! That has got to be a load off your mind, especially with Christmas getting closer on top of all the bills. I hope you have nice weather this weekend so you can get your flower bed done. I have to work tomorrow but I'll get off by 4 so I hope to still be able to walk afterwards.

Ladies, hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

Miki

Ok ladies...it's been 3 days since anyone came to post and I'm lonesome in here!!:cry:

Good Morning Ladies
 

I had a wonderful 3 day weekend ...it was thanksgiving for us Canucks this past monday.

Miki...hugs to you for feeling lonely. Have you weighed yourself lately?

I plan on not getting on the scale until the american thanksgiving...by then, lets pray that I have lost a few pounds!

I saw Kill Bill this weekend...very good...Tarantino is so good...I love his angle on things...very quirky.

hey Newie..looks like you have been very busy and your house must be spotless!! :)

Oh I didnt have sushi this weekend but I did go shopping for winter trousers! I hate shopping because it reminds me that I am not losing weight...I bought from the petite section because this way I dont have to hem the trousers but they were a size 14p....ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh the size 12p were too snug and I don't like tight clothes! What an eye opener...I guess its making me more determined than ever. Sizes are so strange...I could me anywear from a size 10 to a size 14 depending on the the brand name of the clothes.

Ok enough ranting...I gotta get to work.

Later ladies

hey what sizes are you gals wearing?

Cyan

Hi, everyone! Sorry I haven't posted in a few days, but it's been very busy here. Our new bed came in yesterday--it's beautiful!! I also had a little extra money, so I bought inexpensive side tables and lamps to finish off the room. We deserve to have something nice. Cyan, I wish I could say my whole house was spotless, but unfortunately it's not--maybe two rooms are clean, but this is an old (built in 1941), dusty, 4 bedroom house with dining room, living room, kitchen, 1 1/2 baths, sewing room, a full unfinished basement full of stuff from the upstairs--and really neglected for the last 6 years except for the bare minimum to keep it decent. I've missed working on our house so much. I'm a sewer/crafter/creative type, and I just haven't had time to do much of this over the last few years with work and all. Now I am getting my chance. I like things clean and pretty, but not necessarily expensive. I figure it will take me 6 months to a year to really get things the way I want them. I'm just taking it a day at a time, and making sure I take time for myself each day so I don't burn myself out.

The question was raised about clothes sizes. I wear in pants a size 16. I'm just the tiniest bit too tall (5'4") for petite pants usually. Sometimes I'll get lucky and petites will run long. Mostly, though, I just cut off the misses' sizes. I really hate that. What a pain! My size in tops is a little more uncertain, since I lost the 11 pounds. Before, I was wearing an 18, but now that size is too big for me. I am guessing I probably wear a 16 in a top too, or a 1X. Size XL right now is probably too narrow in the shoulders for me. My shoulders are broad, and my arms are long. I come from broad shouldered Irish stock on my father's side. I've been told many times over the years that I don't look as large as the size I wear. Anyway, I am getting tired. It's about time to hit that new bed. I didn't walk today because I volunteered at the school, and it rained all day as well. I need a good walk tomorrow. More soon. Bye for now.

Great Article
 

Hi Girls...this article is written by Anthony Ellis, a fitness expert. Very interesting read


Hi,

They’re at it again. Spurred by a truly disturbing increase in the number of
overweight and obese Americans – and a parallel rise in type 2 diabetes –
doctors and federal health officials are building new food pyramids and issuing
new guidelines on what seems like an almost daily basis. Unfortunately, these
brand new strategies usually contradict the guidelines we’re used to. What’s
more, they often contradict each other.

So what’s the fuss about? A super-sized portion of excess pounds. According to a
March 2002 Harris Poll reported on CNN, 80% of people over 25 are overweight,
based on their body mass index. In 1995 the figure was 71%. In 1990 it was 64%
and in 1983, just 58%.

That’s a remarkable rise in so short a time and experts agree it constitutes an
“epidemic” of overweight. What they don’t agree on is why Americans are
expanding so much and so fast.

* Lack of exercise. Virtually everyone agrees that Americans don’t move as much
or as fast as they should. But there’s been concern about our sedentary
lifestyle since at least the 50s so it’s hard to see our couch potato status as
causing the sudden rise in overweight.

* Tasty, inexpensive fast food meals. There has already been one lawsuit based
on the idea that a fast food outlet caused two young people to become
overweight,

* Increasingly generous portion sizes both in restaurants and at home.

* A general failure on the part of Americans to do the right thing. This view
was summed up nicely by Dr. Louis Aronne of Cornell University’s Weill Medical
College who told CNN “If Americans were to make the effort to manage their
weight using a variety of options, including better nutrition, more exercise,
approved medications or even surgical approaches, we would be rewarded with
significantly better health.”


====================
Too good to be true
====================

The top suspect in many peoples’ opinion is the United States Department of
Agriculture’s food pyramid. Published in 1992, it replaced earlier charts that
simply grouped foods together and offered the common sense advice that everyone
should eat foods from each group – in moderation – every day.

The new pyramid, on the other hand, ranked foods -- with carbohydrates (up to 11
portions a day!) as its base and fats and oils at its “use sparingly” top. The
implication was clear: carbohydrates were “good” foods, fats were “bad” ones. It
was a very short step from there to the idea that it was fine to eat all the
safe and healthy carbohydrates you wanted as long as you avoided fats.

At the time, plenty of people wondered how this could be true. After all,
everyone knew that if you ate more calories than you used you’d gain weight –
whether those calories came from sirloin or spaghetti. But the idea was so
attractive it was hard not to at least give it a chance.

After all, if it were true, you could make mashed potatoes with skim milk and a
bit of diet margarine – and then eat the whole bowlful. Half a loaf of crusty
French bread was fine as long as you skipped the butter. And pasta – modestly
dressed in low-fat tomato sauce -- became the queen of the dinner table.

To make things worse, the food industry climbed on the bandwagon. Taking all or
most of the fat out of foods took most of the taste with it but food processors
soon discovered that if you replaced that fat with plenty of sugar, things
tasted good again. And with that Snackwell cookies – and all their competitors –
were born.

The results, as they say, are weight gain “epidemic” history.



======================
Reshaping the pyramid
======================

Today, the federal government is working on reshaping its pyramid – and so are a
number of other groups. A Newsweek cover story, enticingly titled “The Perfect
Diet” explored some of the alternatives, including one new pyramid devised by
scientists from the Harvard School of Public Health. This new chart breaks up
the old food groups (like meats, fruit, dairy and grains) and ranks foods solely
on whether they are healthy sources of nutrition. Whole grains and vegetable
oils rank best; red meat, white rice, pasta, potatoes and sweets rank worst.

There is some very good science behind this new pyramid including data from
large, carefully controlled studies. At the same time, it’s hard to accept the
idea that rice and pasta are bad for you when the Asian and Mediterranean diets
have consistently proven to be exceptionally healthy.

Just to make things even more confusing there’s no shortage of other diet plans
designed by experts.

* The Atkins diet scraps carbohydrates in favor of fats and protein.

* The Zone diet, favored my many athletes, includes all kinds of foods but
requires very specific percentages of fat, carbohydrate and protein.

* The Ornish diet, which is largely vegetarian, allows only 10% of calories from
fat.


All claim to help you lose weight and gain energy, good health and protection
from various diseases. And they do – for some people some of the time.



==========================
Time to think for yourself
==========================

You wouldn’t buy a car that was perfect for cross-country trips if you lived and
drove in Chicago. And you wouldn’t buy a makeup that was perfect for Nordic
blondes if your coloring was Mediterranean. So why put your faith in any diet
plan that doesn’t respect who you are and how you live?

To lose weight – and keep it off – you’re going to need to think for yourself,
gather the information you need, consult experts if necessary and take a
realistic approach. The following steps are a good start.

1. Consider your health. If you have problems like diabetes, high blood pressure
or heart disease talk to your doctor before you begin any diet.

2. Consider your ancestors. Did your grandmother have diabetes? Did your aunt
fall and break her hip? Does your dad have a heart condition? Having a relative
with a particular condition doesn’t mean you are sure to have the same problem
but it does mean you should try to eat in ways that help prevent that problem.
You can learn more about the relationship between various conditions and diet
from your doctor or a nutritionist. You can also find information at the library
or on line.

3. Consider WHY you eat. If you’re doing it to calm down or cheer up you may
need to make some stress-reducing changes in your life before you can lose
weight successfully. A talk with your doctor or a counselor might make a real
difference.

4. Consider family demands. If you leave work, pick up your children at the
sitter, stop at the market and arrive home at six with two cranky, hungry kids,
a meal that requires an hour of preparation and cooking is a really bad idea. So
is a meal that neither child will touch.

5. Consider your lifestyle. If your job and commute take nine or ten hours a day
and you also have to clean house, tend the yard, run the errands and spend time
with your spouse and kids, you‘re probably not going to get much out of a health
club membership.

6. Consider your tastes. A diet that forbids all the foods you like or insists
on foods you can’t stand might work for a week or two but certainly isn’t going
to become a lifelong way of eating. Yes, you may have to cut down on some foods
you enjoy – even save them for very special occasions. But eating is too
important a part of life to turn it into an unpleasant experience.

7. Consider your budget. Fresh fruits and vegetables can be expensive,
especially in winter. So, unfortunately, can fish. Look for ways to save money
on other food purchases – for example by not buying snack foods, soda, sweets
and other low-nutrition foods. And do try using canned and frozen fruit and
vegetables in your recipes. They are actually often higher in nutrients than
fresh and are usually substantially less expensive.


=======================
Find what works for you
=======================

Once you’ve thought all those issues through, it’s time to come up with
realistic weight loss strategies that will actually work for you.

If your budget allows, a nutritionist can be a real help in doing this because
he or she can design meals that will appeal to you (and your family), provide
good nutrition, and keep you from being hungry all the time. If you’re designing
a diet program on your own, be prepared to try new strategies, evaluate them,
then keep what works and scrap the rest. Strategies you might try include:

* Simply not buying low-nutrition foods like cookies and candy. If they aren’t
in the house, you probably won’t get up and drive to the store to get them when
you’re in the mood for a diet-busting sweet. (If you want to keep some sweets
for the children, choose ones you don’t like.)

* Make it a point to snatch small bits of exercise during the day. Take the
stairs, offer to be the one who walks to the corner store for lunch. Park as far
away from the entrance as possible.

* If you’re dining out and the portions are huge, set half aside to take home –
then focus on how nice it’s going to be not to have to cook dinner tomorrow.

* Be creative. You’ll probably come up with some entirely new strategies
tailored especially for you.


Finally, be patient with yourself. If something doesn’t work consider it a
learning experience rather than a failure. And remember that finding a way of
eating that helps you lose weight and keep it off is worth however much time and
effort it takes.


====================
Where to get started
====================

For those wanting to learn more about how to diet and weight train to help lose
fat and build muscle I highly recommend Tom Venuto's ebook, Burn the Fat, Feed
the Muscle. To read more, just go to http://www.fatlosstips.com/burnfat

It's great for those wanting to incorporate weight training and dieting for
maximum fat loss.


Sincerely,

Anthony Ellis
http://www.fatlosstips.com/burnfat

Hi ladies,

It is a very windy day...there was a live wire down the street that I almost ran over with the car this afternoon...cops and fireman came down the street screaming at me...what a close call!

Well, hopefully I will not lose this post before the power goes off.

I went on tuesday to the spa for that "body wrap" I have been wondering how they work for years and finally decided to do one. Well, the postives were that I lost 4 inches (1 1/2 in my bust!) and now have very soft skin because they wrap you in aloe linen wrap that you sit in for 2 hours. I still have another one that I have to do in the next month. They make you pay for two up front. I really wanted to lose some in my stomach to jumpstart my weight loss plan but it did not budge. I am suppose to drink a gallon of water in the next few days to fliush my system. Well, it may not have helped remove fat cells but it did help me motivate my brain cells.

On saturday night we are having an adult halloween party. Everyone has to come either as a dead movie star or someone from a movie. It is being held in our" finally finished" media room in the basement. My husband and I are going as sharon stone and nick cage from leaving las vegas. I am making the basement look like a las vegas casino. Our frinds really get into the halloween parties and the costumes are great! I am going to try to wear a las vegas showgirl outfit. That is one reason why I needed that body wrap!

Well, I came up with a way to try to keep myself from eating too much. I wear my couple pair of skinny jeans instead of sweats so if I overeat I can feel it in my pants. Right now I am dying to unbutton my jeans but it is preventing me from eating cookies. Crazy logic but it seems to be working.

Cyan, I loved learning all about sushi and yes you did have me trying sushi a few months ago, I guess it is an aquired taste because I just am not sure about it yet. By the way I don't know if I told you but I was a this chic philly store that had a perfume called sushi...I am not sure who would like to smell like fish?

Miki, sorry I haven't been posting as much...just way to busy. I still do need you to hop on my shoulder and scold me when I want those sweets!

Newie, my goal is to also have a clutter free and clean house...oh well, maybe in another life!

Reina, Lisa, deena, where are you?

By the way I am still planning to have my weigh -in on fridays. My body fat is out of control this week I have had a high of 35%. My lowest last year was 28%. I need that old motivation again. I am still up for the christmas challenge.

Hi, everyone! Today has been a strange day. I've been very tired--probably because of all the work I did to get ready for our new bed, and now that it's all over, I feel like all the stuffing has been knocked out of me. Yesterday I also volunteered at our school's values program, called K4J (Kids for Jesus). We were teaching church manners to PreK, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade kids--part of teaching the value of humility is teaching humility before God--and I knelt down on my right knee 24 times during the day. Needless to say, my right thigh is quite sore today. I took it pretty slow today--rested quite a bit, and did housework, errands in between rest periods. I am so grateful to have time to rest. It was so hard when I was working.

I've been starving all day--probably due to my fatigue--I tried to eat sensibly all day and stay away from carbs for the most part. I tend to overeat when I am tired. Right now I'm making peanut butter cookies for the family--more economical than store bought ones. I tasted a tiny piece of batter, but I won't even touch a cookie. Peanut butter cookies are my favorite, and it will only take one to addict me. So, I just will stay away from them. I'm still doing my walking, though I missed yesterday because it was raining all day. It's really becoming a necessity in my day. Last night hubby and I watched the Florida Marlins upset the Chicago Cubs--it was absolute torture. They went from leading 3-0 to being down 8-3 in about 15 minutes. They have one more chance to get to the World Series--tonight. I certainly hope they win, or it will be very depressing here in Chicago for the winter. The game comes on in an hour.

Well, I have to get my girls finished with their dinner, make hubby's and mine, get the girls to finish their homework, and finish those cookies before the game. More soon. Take care, all.

Hi everybody :)

It was nice to come in and find new posts!!:D

Cyan, I am still standing firm on 195. I've been at that weight since July I think...maybe longer. At least it hasnt gone up any, right?? lol Just 30 more lbs, but at this rate, it might take years.:dizzy: I havent taken time yet to read the article you posted, but I plan to soon.

Debee, your party sounds fun. You always amaze me with your creativity. Good idea wearing your 'skinny' pants to keep you from overeating. I should have worn some today when I had Chinese buffet for lunch.:^: I'm still curious about those body wraps. Cant wait to hear the results of your second visit.

Newie, sounds like you've been going full steam ahead since you quit your job. Maybe you need to take a day just for yourself to regroup, rest and relax. How did the Cubs do tonite?? I'm sure Reina was watching.;)

Oh, almost forgot Cyan asked about sizes. The last couple pairs of pants and the last 2 or 3 shirts I bought were Size 16W. I still havent ventured into the regular sizes to try them...I still migrate to the 'plus' side of the stores. I think 16W is bigger than a regular 16 ..is that right? Anyway, this time last year, I was wearing 22/24W so 16 is an improvement. One cool thing was last week my mother-in-law bought my son a pull-on shirt, Men's Size Large, and I wore it to work Saturday. It fit me fine. I was very surprised. :)

Reina and Deana, how are ya'll doing? Lisa, not leaving you out....just thought those names sounded cute together.:lol: How are you and baby? Still doing great, I hope.

My eating still isnt the best, but still faithfully doing my total body workout tape on Mon, Wed and Fri and walking on other days. Guess that's why I havent gained, yet also havent lost. Gotta work on that food part.

Well all...better run. Gotta iron before bedtime.

Miki

Well here I am ladies. We were away at a missionary conference this past weekend. It was fun BUT they fed us all too well. I didn't even have the chance to get hungry. And boy can those ladies bake----ahhhhhhhhhh!!!!!
Well, I put on a pair of jeans last night and they were snug:-0 I was so disappointed. But my willpower is so pathetic. I haven't done the SBD cause I don't have the willpower to do it. I am wondering that if alot of my problem would be better if I exercised? I need to start doing that. SO today i will try to walk for at least 20min. That's my goal. I am not going to worry about what I eat today (though I won't go overboard), just try to start up exercising plus water and then go from there.
i am at a size 16 and I want to get down. Can I share something here? I am upset at my sister. She is 26yr and going to have the gasterio bypass (is that the correct word). Yes, she is overweight, at a good 300lbs, but she had started to lose weight on WW but didn't stick with it. This to me is just a lazy way to lose it I feel. I dare not say anything cause that will make me a bad person, but I feel that she should try other ways. My sil had it and lost 125lbs. so my sister is expecting to lose alot of weight. And knowing the family they will rub it in. I don't know if I am being bitter or jealous?
Anyway, it's 8am. I still have all day to walk. Maybe after I homeschool today or after lunch. I WILL get it in today ladies. If not someone kick me in my big backside:-)

Gotta go, josiah is waiting for breakfast.

Deana

hello girls
 

It was so nice to see everybody posting again...for us ole timers...its been one year we have spent together in cyber world discussing, sharing and participating in each other's lives...isnt that amazing...I send you all a big hug and to many more years of friendship:grouphug:


Taiwan...I understand where you are coming from...I think you are a strong woman for doing it the traditional way....keep plugging away at it and if need be...My right leg is gearing up for a cyber kick:lol: A size 16...you must not go a size larger young lady...you have worked too hard for that....I challenge you to be a size 14 by christmas!!

hey Miki...16 is a huuuuuuuge improvement over 22/24...WOWOWOW You go girl....I challenge you to be a size 14W by christmas!! And no weight gain is amazing...and you should be very proud of yourself for your weight loss too. And slow weight loss is the best way to go...it means you are changing your eating habits for the long hawl...I think you are doing it the right way...so kudos to you.

Hey Newie...good to see you are enjoying your baseball:lol:

Debee...you know...funnily enough, the other day I too put on extra tight pants and it did keep me from overeating...I was so uncomfortable in them that the thought of eating was far away from my brain. I should do that whilst at home...the tight pressure on my stomach keeps me from overeating...great little trick..its almost like an outer lap band on your stomach from the outside!!


well back to work for me

Cyan

Well all, I walked .5miles today. Joshua on his scooter and Josiah in the stroller (he woke up right as I was putting my shoes on--kids and timing, I tell you!!). Eating hasn't been great so far, but that's ok, we are human right?

We'll see if I can get dh to walk another .5 with me today, I don't know if he will or not.

chat later all

Hi ladies,

Well, my tight jean diet is working! The last few days i have been good because my tight pants are a reminder of what I am eating. Cyan I guess we are on the same wavelenght...who knows this can become the new fad diet!

Miki, I am not too sure about the body wrap..it is motivating me to be more aware of drinking water and trying to not have junk that would be toxic to my body but how much is it in my mind or body I do not know. I guess all great diets start in your mind anyway.

Deana, come on and do the south beach diet. I will try it with you. Tell me when you want to start and we can come up with weekly menu plans. that way you will be losing the old fashion way and your sister-in-law will be the one who will be jealous.

Newie, hope your new bed is giving you a good night sleep.

Reina, Lisa hope to hear from you soon.

Well as far as sizes go I have been as high as a size 16 jeans after the birth of my first child. In the past few years I have been between a size 12 and 14. About six months ago when I was at my lowest weight I was in a size 8. I am now in a size 10 but it is tight. All my adult life was was a petite size 6 so a 12 is twice my size. I would like to stay a comfortable size 8. This week I did weigh in and am down to 131. My goal by next week is to break the 129 mark. By thanksgiving 125 and by dec. 1 120. The only way I will be able to do this is if I go on a diet..adkins or south beach for at least a month. I will alos need to not buy anymore sweets and be very careful with holiday parties. For exercise I will also need to walk and do yoga.

Well, its a plan...

Cyan, isnt it unreal that we've been posting here a year?? It really has flown by. In another way tho, I cant imagine not coming here. Seems like we've known each other forever.

Taiwan, glad you got to walk today. Exercise has been a big help to me. I know that for several weeks I didnt watch my eating at all...in fact, I am sure I ate too much, but I never slacked up on the exercise and I didnt gain an ounce. HOWEVER....when Kaylen, my niece was here for 4 days and I didnt walk at all, I was up 5 lbs. By the end of the next week, once I was back on schedule, the scale immediately moved right back down. It was good to know as long as I continue my workout plan, I am able to maintain and not gain. Now, if I can just cut back on the eating plus keep exercising, maybe the scale will go down again and not just sit still. I know what you mean about having mixed feelings about your sister's surgery. I had a friend who had it several years ago who was my size at the time. She lost down to a Size 4 and loved talking about it. I felt like it was a cop-out. She was just as able as I am to get off the couch and do some activity but she always used the weight as an excuse that she physically couldnt workout. She never even tried to start out walking gradually and work up to something more. It's pretty sad now. The weight fell off of her because she didnt eat much BUT it was because she physically COULDNT because of the surgery. Now, 5 years later, she has gained most of it back. Just because she was small didnt mean she had learned the right way to eat or to exercise. The surgery was all in vain and nowadays she stays depressed alot of the time because of her weight gain.

Newie, I happened up on the tail end of the sports news this morning and if I heard correctly it sounds like the Cubs had a terrible thing happen last nite with the fan tipping the ball away from the outfielder. Did I hear that correctly?? If so, I feel so bad for the Cubs!( and for the fan...I'm sure he didnt realize that would happen)

Debee, I strongly believe that weightloss is a mindset more than anything else. I know I had tried many times before, but this time something just "clicked" and I have been more determined than ever. Like Cyan said, thru the ups and downs, we're still here after an entire year!! I think that says alot. Coming here is a huge motivation for me also.

Reina and Lisa, hope you two can join us soon. We miss you!

Well ladies, have a great Friday and enjoy your weekend!

Miki

Hi, all! I only have a few minutes--am going to Milwaukee--2 hours from here--on a field trip with Veronica's class today. We leave at 6:15 this morning. Also, it's Veronica's birthday today--she's 13. How fast the time has flown!

Yes, girls--I do believe that exercise is the key. I really think that it helps us not to gain for sure, and it also facilitates the losing as well. It's also a stress reliever. I'm going to miss mine today. Hopefully the Milwaukee Zoo will provide some exercise. I just need to watch the Old Country Buffet at dinner tonight. I need to watch the carbs for sure.

Yes, the Cubs lost--Marlins in the World Series. ("Wait till next year" as they say.) Miki, you were right about the fan tipping the ball away from the outfielder. It caused such an uproar. The poor guy had to be escorted out of the stadium for his own safety. He later apologized publicly and said he didn't even see the outfielder there (he was jumping for the ball).

Let me get in on this gastro bypass discussion. Hubby's sister had it 1 1/2 years ago (by necessity--her health was declining--she is 52 years old--was easily over 300 pounds). She has lost steadily since, but you girls are right--they are forced to eat correctly--similarly to Atkins--protein first, then veggies--carbs last. I've heard stories about my sil eating too much and then getting sick from it. Another girl--31 years old, I think--mother of a girl in my Kathleen's class--had it done around the same time--elective--didn't want to be fat anymore--knees bothered her. I don't know more. She is now model size--looks really good, but it seemed so easy for her--weight just fell off. Are they really addressing the "whys" of overeating? For me, that's everything. I know what we do is a lot harder, but I also think we learn a lot more about life and ourselves and really grow inside while we shrink outside. Would I do the bypass thing if I were really obese? I don't know--would never want to get to that point. I am grateful, though, for every step of progress I make.

By the way, Miki, on Wednesday I did pretty much take the day for myself--laid around, napped, watched TV--I was very tired after the whole furniture moving thing. I am very grateful to have been able to have that day.

Well, girls, I have to go. I've got an hour to get everything set to go on the field trip. Sorry I couldn't make more personal replies. Have a good weekend all. Bye for now.

Its FRIIIIIIIDAAAAAAYYYYYYYY
 

Its my favorite day of the week!!! I love fridays...yes I do...sing along girls!!!:lol:

I plan on going hiking tomorrow to Mont Rigaud...it should be fun and very colorful with all the leaves changing and all.

I am nearing the end of my cleansing and this is what I have to report...it cleaned me out...if ya know what I mean. I had a cold starting the day before I started the process and the next day, I swear...the cold was gone...amazing....I feel great ...no ill feelings...I did get a headache a few days into it...but after that, it all cleared up. Thats about it.

Hey Miki...I hear your walking shoes calling out for you:lol: Isnt it great to feel stronger cause you work out your body regularly...it feels so empowering to do that...good stuff.

Debs...the tight pants are the best for me...I wore them at home last night and I didnt binge at all...too tight and uncomfortable to eat...but my waist hurts today...argh!

Newie...how's your hubby doing at work? Are things ok? And are you enjoying your new furniture? How fun..I love redecorating...Debbee just finished redecorating her basement...right? and her lake house.

How many weeks till american thanks giving?

new mini goal is to be a size smaller by then!! that would make it a size 12p if I purchase jones newyork trousers...my sizes vary depending on brand...anywear between a 10 to 14...go figure!

Ok ladies...have a great weekend and I will post back here on monday.

Big hugs to you all

Cyan

Hey girls. How are all of you. Our computer has been in limbo for about 2 weeks now off and on. I, of course, have been busy with school and being sick! I have thought about all of you though!;)

Deanna, I read your post about your sister having gastric bypass surgery. I understand your frustration about her being lazy and not willing to work at it. However, my sister-in-law is having the surgery next month. She's around the 300 lb mark also. I've seen her on so many diets. She's spent so much money and time on trying to lose weight. The thing is is that when you weigh that much, losing even 20 or 50 pounds doesn't make that much of a difference. You still look fat and other people don't even notice. It's psychologically and emotionally difficult. I'm so excited for my sister-in-law. She's been overweight her entire life. So, my advice to you is to support your sister in this decision. Also, the surgery is very risky and she will need all the love and support she can get.

Okay, sorry if that was preachy. I don't do that very often. :) :soap:

Well, I'm doing fine. I'm still feeling sick. I'm glad for that though. It lets me know that everything is okay. However, it's hard to get anything done because I'm so tired and sick all the time. Hubby has been very supportive though and understanding that I need to rest and that I don't have any energy.

I've been eating horribly until yesterday. I'm back on Adkins. I don't want to have a Huge baby and gain more weight than neccessary.

Well, that's all for now!

Lisa

Hi ladies,

Just a quick note...

Stressed out ...the house is still a mess and I am having 40 people her saturday for my halloween party...thank god the lights will be dim and the natural cobwebs that I have can fit into the theme. I ran through Costco today and probably did 2 miles in the store but I bought the creme puffs there for the party...they are my downfall...the best melt in your mouth good..after the party I will have to either give them away or throw them out.

Well, I need to get my vegas showgirl outfit together for the party...I hope I can fit into the skirt...maybe the skirt will be tight and prevent me from eating the party food.

By the way we should have a list of measurement aand weight and the top five things we learned in the year since we have been posting together..kind of an aniiversary update. What do you think?

Hi everyone

Just stopped in to say hello. Ready for the weekend..Yeahh! Tomorrow is Josh's 14th birthday. Having a big family get-together tomorrow nite....ham, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, corn, lemon icebox pie, fruit salad, brownies, etc etc etc. Better wear those 'skinny' pants for sure.:lol: Oh, by the way, it's also my mom's birthday. Cool huh?

Dont have alot of time because I want to try to do most of my housework tonite. I hate waking up to it on Saturday mornings. I'll post again later tomorrow nite.

Lisa glad your computer is back in working order. :) Newie, I'm sure walking around the zoo will be lots of exercise. Debee, have fun at your party! Cyan, think of us while you're on that beautiful hike. Reina and Taiwan, have a good weekend. Hope I didnt miss anyone. If so, it was totally unintentional.

Bye for now...

MIKI

Hi, everyone! The field trip was wonderful yesterday. The zoo was great--good for walking too--we also went to the Milwaukee Public Museum--kind of like a history museum--and the Jelly Belly jelly bean factory. We ate dinner at an Old Country Buffet. Kids sang Happy Birthday to my daughter on the bus, and I had time to spend with some of the other mothers that I haven't seen much--one chaperone for about every 3 kids. Foodwise I did very well. I wasn't interested in jelly beans, but I did buy a small amount of chocolate covered coffee beans--I LOVE coffee and chocolate together--and enjoyed eating every one of them. For dinner I had one piece of fried chicken, green beans, brussels sprouts, salad w/ blue cheese dressing, and a small amount of a warm chocolate dessert that seemed like some kind of bread pudding. We did have cake and ice cream for Veronica when the day ended, but I felt overall that I did very well. I decided to eat the chocolate things on the trip because I have been feeling sad lately, and I just wanted to treat myself with a luxury I don't usually have. I am trying to get more back to the Atkins direction--low carb, high protein. I want to lose more weight, and for me, that's the way to do it.

Cyan, in response to your question about my husband's job, we don't know any more than we knew six weeks ago. No one has said anything to him about his performance since that one talk, and he has been trying to get help when he has a problem and overall do better. He told me he is doing his best. He is due for his regular yearly review, and his supervisor did mention to him this week that it will be delayed for about a month because the owner of the company, who okays raises, etc., is about a month behind with reviews. So we have absolutely no idea what will happen. He has been sending out his resume in response to openings he has learned about because he doesn't want to be unemployed, but no companies have replied as of yet. I don't know what to think. We both find it to be very difficult to be left hanging. John gets very down on the weekends. I pray a lot about it and try to support him the best I can, but there's this unanswered question that hangs over us. It just seems to me to be so unbelieveable that I would feel that quitting my job was such a right thing to do, and that staying home right now seems to be where I belong, and then he would lose his job too. It sort of feels like there might be a bad dream about to happen. Anyway, I won't go on and on about it. I try to have faith that things will work out, and patience seems to be the virtue most on the agenda lately. We do love our new bed. There is so much more room. John still takes all the covers, but that's not too much of a problem because I get night sweats and don't need them too much anyway. Our cat had some problems with the change. She couldn't figure out where the old bed (her bed) went, and it took her a couple of days before she would accept the new one. It was also higher too. She has since started climbing up on it and sleeping there all day and all night too. We're getting the carpeting on November 5. I have some more sponge painting and wall washing to finish before then, but I have plenty of time. It will be so fun to have the whole house decorated at the same time. Also, American Thanksgiving is November 27.

Lisa, hang in there with the all-day sickness and exhaustion. Do you usually feel better after the first trimester? I always felt wonderful during the second trimester and then tired again during the third from carrying those babies in front of me (both of mine were big--8 lb. 14.5 oz for #1, and 9 lb. 5 oz. for #2--and carried in the front--couldn't sit down or get up with any comfort, bend over, get out of bed without hubby giving me a push for the last 6 weeks--big heads that sat on my sciatic nerve too). Also, you are right about severely obese people getting so frustrated about weight loss because there is so much to lose. I remember my sil trying to lose on diets. She would lose some, but it wouldn't really show much, and then it would come right back. I do think, though, that even with the gastric bypass, some kind of counseling would be a good thing, especially if there were emotional/psychological issues that needed to be addressed. I too have heard of people with that surgery even gaining the weight back. Do you know if people with the bypass surgery get counseling to help them cope with emotions they might have dealt with before by eating?

Miki, have a nice birthday party. Isn't it amazing how fast these kids are growing up. Debee, I hope you enjoy your Halloween party. I am not really a Halloween person myself, though I really loved making my girls' costumes when they were little. Veronica is going to her first boy/girl party on Halloween evening--7-10 p.m. only. It's with her classmates and lots of adults and structured activities at one boy's house. That is much better than running the streets. Can you imagine? Big city at night (neighborhood gangs in particular roam then), Friday night Halloween, and teenagers? Now that is a scary scenario.

Well, it is time for me to get going. I've had a headache all day today, and I am going to lie down for about 45 minutes in that fine new bed and see if I can take a nap before cooking dinner. More soon. Bye for now.

Good Morning
 

Oh I do wish I was sleeping right now...I have had problems sleeping the last couple of nights...I went to a dinner party saturday night and left rather early...by the time I finished driving everybody home and got home myself...it was 3 am and I tossed and turned all night long...And sunday night...I didnt get to sleep until 2 am and didnt sleep well at that...I had so many vivid dreams...I had this one dream that I had cancer on my bottom lip!!!! and that things were so backed up here in our hospitals that I had to wait because they considered this elective surgery...anyway....so it was not a restful sleep.

So...I feel like a zombie right now and I am not sure if I can stay awake all day today ...so I might go home early and sleep sleep sleep.

later ladies

Cyan

Hey Ladies,

Sorry I have been in Limbo. Last week, we were overwhelmed with work and the Cubs... So I wasn't even thinking of getting on my PC at night.

Work has been very hectic, So many fundraisers coming up and meetings to plan, and not enough time to myself.

Flav and I had a long talk yesterday about me gettting back on track. I have just lost myself, I can't get myself to eat right, or think about anything. I am starting back at Curves, which is closer to my home now, so maybe the working out first and then the eating will kick in.

I have to say, with much disgust, I am back into an 18 again......I just hit 16 when my life fell apart this past summer, so I am back where I started...

I know I could come here for support, but to be honest, I am in a self pity mode, and I have to get myself out of that alone! I am the way I am because I am NOT doing anything about it...

I hope you are all true to yourselves and keep up the long hard work that everyone has put into themselves. Don't be like me and forget why you are doing what you are doing!

I will find myself, and when I do, I will be here full-force! Until then, I will check in periodically....

I love you all and wish you continued success...if you all need to reach me, you can email me at [email protected]

Take care and I will talk to you all very soon!

hello ladies
 

Today is such a crappy day weather wise...it rained all night and it looks like it will rain all day too with the possibility of snowing late this evening...ugh.

I finally got some sleep last night..I took a sinus cold med with a sleep aid...I was out like a light.

Reina...you are a strong brave gal and I hope you find your strenght and get back on track. As you well know, we are hear for you and we dont mind that you are in a self pity mode...so dont feel like you cant post here because you fell off the wagon. Come back soon and let us know how you are doing. Remeber, this place is not only for the successful losers...its here for everyone who needs help, support and a littly cyber kick :s:

Well as usual, I am at work so I best be getting back to it...its been very busy .

Later ladies

Cyan