Robin, Most definite GOOD VIBES :goodvibes for what you desire. Even if this one doesn't work out, there's still something better waiting down the road. How's Zach doing? There you are taking on more responsibility with the new horses, and I'm doing everything I can to shed responsibility. :) It comes with age. :spin:

I haven't seen that Mentos commercial either - maybe it's just in Canada?

Hey Cristi, are you up and running on your new 'puter yet?

Well, after I taped off the woodwork, spackled and sanded, and spackled again, I haven't actually done any painting. I was hoping DH would do the rolling, and I'd do the brush work, but he got home from work later than usual. So we're just sitting around. Well, I'm on the net and he's laying here watching the History Channel. Beside it gave me a chance to use my own computer, scanner, etc. Got a super cardio sesion in this morning, and weight lifting a little after 4:00, made dinner, ate and I'm going to bed early. Swiped the following posted at LWL where it was swiped from another place here at the forum. I love this-

Andy Rooney says, "As I grow in age, I value women who are over 40 most of all. Here are just a few reasons why:

A woman over 40 will never wake you in the middle of the night to ask, "What are you thinking?" She doesn't care what you think.

If a woman over 40 doesn't want to watch the game, she doesn't sit around whining about it. She does something she wants to do. And it's usually something more interesting.

A woman over 40 knows herself well enough to be assured in who she is,what she is, what she wants and from whom. Few women past the age of 40 give a damn what you might think about her or what she's doing.

Women over 40 are dignified. They seldom have a screaming match with you at the opera or in the middle of an expensive restaurant. Of course, if you deserve it, they won't hesitate to shoot you if they think they can get away with it.

Older women are generous with praise, often undeserved. They know what it's like to be unappreciated.

A woman over 40 has the self-assurance to introduce you to her women friends. A younger woman with a man will often ignore even her best friend because she doesn't trust the guy with other women. Women over 40 couldn't care less if you're attracted to her friends because she knows her friends won't betray her.

Women get psychic as they age. You never have to confess your sins to a woman over 40. They always know.

A woman over 40 looks good wearing bright red lipstick. This is not true of younger women or drag queens. Once you get past a wrinkle or two, a woman over 40 is far sexier than her younger counterpart.

Older women are forthright and honest. They'll tell you right off you are a jerk if you are acting like one. You don't ever have to wonder where you stand with her.

Yes, we praise women over 40 for a multitude of reasons. Unfortunately, it's not reciprocal. For every stunning, smart,well-coiffed hot woman of 40+, there is a bald, paunchy relic in ill fitting pants making a fool of himself with some 22-year-old waitress..

Ladies, I apologize.

ANDY ROONEY

Have a good night, gals!

dip

Okay I hate when I show up so late in the week. I am trying to catch up and being a good little weight watcher here. I won't have a weight for you till next week. I decided to commit to program and let the scale show me later.

DIP-- Love the picture.

Thanks, Blu. About your weighing - are you going to be weighing just once a month or so? That would put a kink in the weekly reports for the challenge against the NYC's. Regardless, I'm proud of you for recommitting to your program. :cheer: That's what it's all about. We all need a break once in awhile.

I need to get back to getting my water down. I have been lax the last week and will make a conscious effort to DO IT.

luckycharm - a little pasta, even on the Beach shouldn't mess you up too badly, if at all. Gosh, we all have to fall off and ENJOY once in awhile. Ever since your post, I've had a hankering for pasta, and not the whole wheat kind either. I'm thinking about it for tomorrow's 'free' meal.

Well, 24 hours til weigh-in, and I'm not sure what to expect. But I know what I'm looking forward to tomorrow - pasta with some Rich N Meaty sauce. Hope I can holdout til dinner.

Have a good day, gals! Check back later.

dip

Good Morning Everyone.

Dip I love your picture. It sounds like you have been busy working to get all your renovations done. It will look wonderful once it is all done.

I have been busy at work taking fixtures down, packing up and moving boxes, going up and down a ladder so I am hoping this is helping me as extra activity in a day.

Robin I also have to find a new job, and here in town there is an established business setting up here and I was told to put in my resume for the office position. I haven't had hand out my resume for years. I guess now I will have to update and try and get that in to the company. THen :crosses:

Cristi and Blu hello to you.

Hope everyone has a great day.

Kathy

Hi Ladies~

Robin, sending good vibes for the interview. :goodvibes: :goodvibes: :crossed: Have fun with your new horses also.

Dip, GREAT photo! You are lookin' good in your new reward, and you totally deserve. You have come a long way baby! :dancer: I hope to say that one day soon about myself! ;) Yes, we got the new puter up and running a while backa nd I am lovin'it! :comp: We went with a flat screen and boy does it make a difference. It seems to sit up a little higher but takes up so much less space on the desk and I don't know about anyone else but we can always use the added space. I highly recommend the flat screens. I would love to have one of those flat screen tvs that hangs on the wall, those are so cool. But sooooo costly! Maybe one day when I get rich! :lol: Amen to that (Andy Rooney) Dip~isn't that the truth.

Kathy, I finally saw that mentos commercial and all I have to say is OMG! :yikes: That is so very gross. I love and adore my doggy but there's one thing I do not like and that is his tongue coming anywhere near me-YUCK! Especially after I see him sitting in the floor licking hisself down below! GROSS!:eek:

Hi Blu :)

Well, I am ready for weigh in tomorrow ladies. I feel I did pretty good this week. Even though I could have done better. I have been so busy I haven't gotten much exercise in, as far as yesterday and today. But I still feel confident that I will see a loss tomorrow, even if it is a 1/2 pound or a pound.

Hope everyone is having a great day ladies! TTFN :flow2:

Dip You Look Fabulous!!!
 

Thanks a million for the picture! It is so nice to put a face with the wonderful friend I have in you! The jacket looks great and you truly do deserve it! How is the painting? It sounds like you are a real "handy man" or should I say "handy woman".;)

Kathy, it is very tough to come up with a resume. The last 2 jobs I have had, they came to me, not me to them, so I haven't had to do this in about 15 years. I am nervous, but I truly want this job. My comfort zone (current job) is not very comfortable anymore.

Thanks to all of your for the good vibes on the interview! I am glad I have all of you in my corner!

I hate to tell you ladies this, but I am afraid I am going to be up tomorrow. I don't know what the problem is. I wouldn't blame you gals if you kicked me out of the challenge. I would deserve it!
I have been really constipated lately (I know that is way too much info, but it is true):o I don't know if that has anything to do with it or not. We will see tomorrow!

Well, I gotta run. I'll check in tomorrow.

Robin - :rofl: Kick you out of the challenge!?!?!?! :rofl: No way, Jose! You committed, therefore you are stuck with us! And speaking of stuck, that's not too much info, my dear. We're all adults here, and if we can talk about TOM and kids puking, why can't we talk about constipation? You think we don't get plugged up from time to time? :sumo: Now that's a constipated smilie if I ever saw one. So, sweetie, if you have a gain this week, we will certainly understand. Just get it taken care of because it's not healthy and that's all I care about is your health. OK?

Hi Cristi! You might be carrying us tomorrow! Wish I had a flat screen, but as long as the free hardware keeps coming our way, I doubt I'll ever see one. Those flat screen wall tv's are the nuts for sure. Out of my ballpark though, and I wouldn't take out a 2nd mortgage to get one. We've been talking about a DVR, but I'd rather wait until the prices comes down, like all electronics as they become more sophisticated.

The painting ain't doin', at least not today. I did some more spackling and sanding, and said, "screw it." The mood escaped me - maybe tomorrow will be better.

Anyone see Oprah today? The one conscious fear I harbored for many years about losing weight was the skin thing. After seeing that gal's boobs who lost 200#, I freaked. I had flashbacks to my mother's boobs when she hit age 70. She had always been obese but had great boobs. But when she got old, they went south, like to Chile. Now granted, I am blessed with better skin than she had, but I ran for the bathroom, and stood there looking at my boobs. I made the decision then and there if they ever go south like that, I will definitely have plastic surgery, and I *will* mortgage the house, the boat and the dogs if I have to, to pay for it. Other than stretch marks, they really don't look half bad which I attribute to the weight lifting, and they are getting smaller while perkier. OK, THAT's too much information! :eek:

Well, just wanted to stop by and see what's happening. I know tomorrow I will fly out of bed, down the stairs, and get on the scale right after I let the dogs out and go to the bathroom. I'm such a good mommy - I make sure they get out to pee before I do. This is me, after a rush of cold air when I open the door for them, doing the peepee dance >>>>>>:dance:

*See* you tomorrow!

dippy

Hi guys! I just thought I would stop by and wish you all luck tomorrow with the weigh in.....
I am actually excited about getting on the scale because I have been really good this week! After not loosing any last week I felt more than compelled to help the team out!
BTW.... speaking of plastic surgery.... My boss is the best in the Midwest.... and yes, he can work some real wonders!
Glad to hear that all seems to be on track (all but the painting that is!).... will catch you all tomorrow.

Hi Jenn! Thanks for stopping by and best of luck to the NYC's too!

dip

Just checking in before the evening is over for me. I am pooped but still have a couple of things to get done before bedtime.

Robin, don't worry if you have a gain, hey I am sure we all will from time to time. I can definitely attest to that. Just take care of yourself.

Dip, love the peepee dance! :lol: I used to do the same thing, the dog always came first. But now he is old and I am lucky if he comes down the stairs before 10 or 11 am. I try to get him to go before I leave when I have errands but he is impossible. He gets up wants to be rubbed and lay's back down, so lazy.

Hi Jenn, thanks for the good wishes. Good luck with you all on your weigh in tomorrow also.

Hi Blu and Kathy, hope you ladies are fine.

Well, ladies, just wanted to say hi. Take care and see you all tomorrow sometime. I have a busy day ahead and will try to report my weight before heading out. I will be in and out throughout the day. Nighty night ladies.

Hi Everyone:
Just wanted to let you know I am going to be leaving the group. I don't want to mess up your weekly stats. Right now just staying on program is my goal. I know the weight loss will follow. So I am wishing you all well.

B

Blu! That's a BIG disappointment. We don't want you to leave the group because you have been an anchor for so long. Because the average loss is taken, you can still be in the group, we just won't count your periodic losses for the challenge against the NYC's, BUT PLEASE DON'T LEAVE THE GROUP! It's more important for us to be your support system, dig? Bummer, now I feel like we have failed you. :halfempty

Well, I'm reporting a loss of 1.8#, down to 195.2. I was a little less yesterday, but it's this morning that counts. Just shows to go ya how that scale plays games.

I need to get out early this AM and get the shopping done. Hopefully when I get back, I'll be in the mood to paint. I know once I get going, I'll be OK, but it's just the 'get going.' I'm going to do cardio when I get back because I don't want to get all sweaty before going out into the 25 degree temps. And I'm going to wear my black leather.

Check back, later. Have a safe and healthy day!

dip

Good morning ladies~

Thought I would get in a couple of quick posts before heading out the door. I have actually already been out the door this morning. DD just started a new job today! YIPPEE! I am so proud of her. She is working in an office doing a little bit of accounting, data entry and filing and this is her FIRST job! Now she needs to work on getting her license. Thank god it is just a few miles from where we live so I won't worry about her driving to and fro.

So, I weighed in this morning and I am down 1.5 lbs. I know the other day I thought I had lost some, but to be honest I was figuring 1/2 pound, so good job for me. :cheer:

Dip, WTG on your loss! :cp: :cheer: Enjoy your day in your new leather jacket!

Blu, I totally agree with Dip-we don't want to see ya go! You have been with us from the beginning. I do hope you change your mind as we would hate to see you go. :grouphug:

Hi Robin & Kathy :)

Hope everyone has a great Friday! TTFN ladies :flow2:

:cheers: Way to GO, Christie! :cp: Doesn't it feel good!?! :bravo:

Check back later!

dip

Have a few minutes before I am out the door again! So thought I would check in and see if anyone else has posted their weight for the week.

:cheers: to you too Dip! Yes, it does feel good to lose! :dancer: It feels excellent! Now to keep up the pace.

Talk to ya later. :flow2: