Hey guys, just a quick check in....WORK IS CRAZY!!! it is spring break here so there are only a couple of us here and people are absolutely nuts!

Want you to all know that I am thinking of you and I don't work tomorrow, so I will talk more on Monday.

Kris

Hi everyone I am here. Jason came home early to be with me! We went to breakfast yesterday and then did some errands. He even made dinner last night. I have to try and figure out how to do my points for yesterday now. I was not a good girl yesterday.I know that I need to stay structured casue once I start to topple I topple good. For me there is nothing as a little cheat or splurge.
Dana I hope that you are having a blast right now! I miss hearing from you and can't wait to hear all about it this weekend!
Donna I agree that was too cute of Elena to worry about missing 1 day and ruining her perfect attendance. Is she at least excited about the trip? WHat did you family say when they saw your for the first time after losing the weight?
Rosey I am so sorry that you were grumbpy for a day there. I can not imangine having to take care of my DH like you do yours! I would not have the temper to do that. I have a hard enought time with Megan and she is a lil kid not a full grown adult!:lol When is the next Bingo night? Jason loves to play Bingo and that just cracks me up.
Summer how is it going? I am excited about the water aerobics class. I need to get off my butt and look into that. How is the DH doing today? When does he go back to the Dr.? Is the Dr. at least going to weight him monthly or bi-monthly to see how he is doing? What have you been doing for you?
Kris I am sorry that work is so hectic for you right now. It will be nice that you have tomorrow off now! What are the plans for you? Do you not have a computer at home?
Glen how is your week going? Chin up, chest forward and march on dude!
OK I have a million things to do so I will post later if I can!
Daphne

Hi everyone.. so where is you all today ..have been busy blessing the house..the dh former boss is coming by and i wanted the huge dust bunnys to behave and not attack any one.. they are contained in the trash ..i am having a real struggle lately..cant seem to get with the program..im not eating alot just making poor choices and ive got that i dont care attitude..i guess thats some of the reason i have been grumpy..the rest is my life is just too much sometimes...i need i kick in the butt ..so what everyone up to today.. its still winter here.. it snowed again and was -5 below this am.. we still have 4 feet of snow on the ground..i want spring..will check in later to see whos up to what (((((((((hugs))))))))))) rosey

i did it. i lost 2.6 this week. rosey get all the junk out of the house and get healthy food in so you're not tempted. then go shovel the snow for
glen

Hi everyone..hey mr ken congrats on your loss thats awsome i knew you would loose and thanks for the kick in the butt..i really dont have alot of junk in the house..just eating to many carbs or i should say to big a serving..at any rate i know what to do ..just have to make myself do it.. and feeling sorry for myself is not going to get me where i want to go or change my situation any ..and can you beleave it is still snowing out..geeeeeeezzzzzzzzz it looks like x-mas..so where are the rest of you??will check in later(((hugs))))))) rosey

Hey, Rosey! Don't kick yourself too hard now. Wouldn't want you to hurt yourself. Don't be so hard on yourself just the fact that you realize the portions have been out of control you will get back OP soon. I emotional eat too and I don't have a lot of junk in my house and have a 9 year old. You have every right to feel sorry for yourself for you have been through more than any of us can even imagine but at the same time you need to take care of yourself also and that is hard to do. I can't believe it's still snowing there. We had to turn the AC on last weekend and then during the week we had to turn the heat back on. Strange weather. Today it's a beautiful warm Spring day and don't need either AC or heat and I like it that way.
Mr. Ken, on your 2.6 pounds! You must of been shoveling snow! I know, you don't just kidding ya!
Dana, I hope you are having a great time with your family.
Daphne, Very nice what all Jason did for you the other day. How sweet You asked what did my family say when they saw me after losing my weight... well really nothing. It will be interesting if the family members in Mississippi will notice I lost more since Jan.
Summer, whatcha up to this weekend? You and Kris stay so on the go I can't keep up with ya!
This time next week we will be in Mississippi. Well .... that was thought provoking, huh? LOL
Talk to you all later. I am running out of steam.
Donna

Hi everyone..its not snowing today..yaaayyy have been having coffee and reading the sunday paper and being lazy..plan to go to bingo tonite..i really need to get out..so what are you all up to today..hope its fun..will check in later((((((((hugs)))))))))) rosey

Hi guys. Everything is fine here. I'm still a bit tired and have things scattered everywhere from the trip. We had a case of jet lag yesterday. I didn't know it wasn't necessarily related to planes but that it was because of time zone changes and elevations. We went to Ruby Falls which was absolutely beautiful and was above any expectation I had of it. Once you get in there you go 20 something stories down on an elevator. You're underneath the base of lookout mountain. Then later in the day we were a mile high in the sky on the incline railroad and while I'm the biggest roller coaster freak around, my body couldn't handle the changes after coming home. Needless to say I'm not a plane person nor have I ever been and that was my first time changing time zones. I slept until 10:30 this morning. I think that helped a lot but yesterday evening I was pretty sick.

Rosey I hope you win at bingo and I hope you wipe out the jackpot! Glen I think we all knew you would lose big again and you sure did! Congrats on that loss and I hope you don't find it again. Donna I hope you have a blast in Mississippi, (oh how I love to type that) They better notice you've lost weight. If it were me, I would make it known loud and clear!

Summer what's up girl? Are we exercising in the pool?

Well I hate to post and run but I have house work to do and clothes to wash and tomorrow I keep my nephew and then DH wants to leave for the mountains on tuesday and be in and out through sunday. We shall see I guess. I have over 130 digital pictures, video and 7 rolls of film to look at. I will upload some pictures along the way and get my film pictures developed real soon.

Hello Everyone... I have been sooooo busy these past few days..I was shopping for tennis shoes and got a pair..Friday night.. For some reason when I put them on Saturday..they didnt fit like they did Friday night.. I must be wierd.. I went back to the shoe store and after trying on almost every pair in the store..I got some..I looked for the pool shoes and ended up with a pair from Walmart....The others were just to much..60.00
I have already paid 90.00 for tennis shoes and I DID NOT want to do that...I got a 10 percent discount with my Card from the gym..and they still were 90.00..To much in my book..but I will wear them out.....
This place specializes in tennis shoes..I didnt go to Lady Foot Locker...I went where one of the trainers at the gym told me about.. They fit your foot and see where you need support etc...They were real nice and the shoes fit really good..
This weekend ...I had menu to plan getting things linned up. I am trying to get dinner together today..so I can go to my class at 6:30 tonight...
I sure hope that it warms up some..Today its really cold..Been cold all weekend with High winds...BURRRRRR..

Rosey... I hope that you won $$$$ at Bingo last night...I know that its so very hard to stay on a diet while being a care giver..Its so easy to say the heck with it... I know how you feel... Just go back to "One Day At A Time"..thats all you can do Sweetie.. Hang in there {{{{Rosey}}}}...I am sorry that you are getting all that snow... I know that the cold weather is hard on us dieters..cause its shuts us up in the house...and its hard no matter what...but I think its harder in the winter months..You need some Spring weather to get you out of the "Winter Blues"
I am glad that you got out of the house to play Bingo...You need some time for you...I have alot of Blessings to do myself this week...I know that you will get back on track Rosey...You CAN DO IT....

Daphne...That was so sweet of Jason to do that..Men can always surprise us.....I hope that you find some Water aerobic classes for yourself.. I am sure that you would enjoy them...Jim has already gone to the Dr..He will go back in a couple of months..He will weigh-in at the gym on a weekly basis..
I have my first water class tonight.. I cant wait...I have not decided on how to weigh in for me.. I hate the scales and I want to wait untill I know that I will see some results..It was bad enough to weigh-in when we had our assesments with the trainer.... ......That was real depressing..
I cant believe how much weight I have gained..Its awful..but I have to work on getting it off and I will.
Thank-you Daphne for all your kind caring and support for me and hubby..Thats so sweet of you to ask about him too....Much to you..
I know that you will get right back on your weight loss...It so hard to keep to a program especially when you eat out.. Thats why we have made a decssion that we are NOT eating out untill we have lost some weight...We both know thats for the best for us cause we both Love to eat and we dont usually make good choices when we eat out..But please dont beat your self up about it eating out with Jason.....You will get back to your diet..
I have faith in you..You WILL DO IT....

Donna.. I dont know if you have left for your trip yet??? Have a wonderful time and a safe trip...You would think that all the running I do at times it would make me lose some weight..but so far Not... but between good food choices and exercise I am hoping to see some results. Today..I am making some Speg.Sauce.. I am gonna use Speg Squash for the noodles..I have never had this but I am hoping it will be good enough that Jim will like it..
He loves Speg and I hope that this alternitive to pasta will be really good..He loves the fake mashed potatoes ( cauliflower ) and he hates califlower..so we shall see.. I have a recipe for the Speg Squash..
I have never made that before.....So I am hoping it turns out..
If you have any WW recipes that you think would be helpful..please let me know..Thank-you...
How are you feeling???? I hope that you are better with everyday...and getting plenty of rest when you need it..Please send us some of that nice weather..Its so cold here..you would think its winter all over again... BURRRR..
Have a great time in Mississippi..

Kris...I hope we all hear from you and you can tell us whats been going on with you...We all miss hearing from you

Glen....WAY TO GO ON THE 2.6 POUNDS..YOU GO GUY!!!!!!!!!
I knew that you could do it.. I am so proud of you..

Dana..Sounds like you had a great trip...Thats something about how far down you go on a elevator..WOW..... I bet you did have to get your self ajusted from all of that...Its good you get some rest and slept in...
I am sure you needed that......I am so happy that you had a great time...You will be so busy getting ready for another trip this week...Have fun at the Mountains and have a safe trip..... I cant wait to see your pictures..My first water class is tonight.. I cant wait to start...

I have to run.. got lots to do before my class tonight...I am on a whole new routine...so I have to get with it....
I hope ALL of you have a great day.....
I hope to get back in here tonight............but not sure yet..

Hi everyone..thanks for all the support..i have been giving myself a good pep talk..i need something different in my life..to break out of my routine.. sooooo guess what i choose i am going to curves today with my daughter..im excited and nervous at the same time.. i have not exercised in front of any one ever.. not even my dh..so this is a really big step for me.. im going to go 3 days a week to start..at least thats the plan.. will let you know all about it when i get back..hope you all have agreat day and i will post more later(((((hugs)))))))) rosey

I lost 5 pounds this week! That makes 13 pounds in 3 weeks. I am really watching what I am eating and if that means skipping a meal to ahve a good dinner out then I will. I know they say that is a but it works for me. I think not having soda oris making a big difference. I went toand had a side salad while Megan had fries (I stole about 5 fries I think) and my friend had fries and a fish sandwich. Today the kids and I went to Wendys with my same friend and I had the Spinich chicken salad. Megan and Robert had nuggets and fries and Robert a frosty, friend has Chicken strips and a baked potato with sour cream. I was full with just my salad. Oh yeah and I started my monthly today as well. I am sorry to sound like I am braging but I am just so happy to see the weight coming off me finally. I can wear all my 22s and they are not tight*except for the bloating right now*. I also wore my 20s shorts yesterday!
Dana my ears would not handle all that altitudes that you did! I get infections from flying in an airplane! I am so glad tht you made it home safe and sound. Now you are leaving for camping tomorrow! Wow how fun to be you right now! How did Kevin do with the kids without you?
Rosey tell me how you liked Curves? Did you have a blast? I would love to have a friend to go with but I don'tI am glad that thigs are looking up sweetheart. I when all my friends are happy! How did Bingo go! B I N G O!!!!!!!!!
Summer I am so happy that you found the water shoes and the tennys that you needed. I would love a good pair of shoes that fit me. I walk like a fatty my toes go in and I walk in sides of feet. I am anxiously awaiting how much fun you had! Please tell us as soon as you read this!
Glen congrats on the weightloss!! Hubba hubba mister!
Donna do you leave today or Wednesday? I can't remember? I hope that you have a wonderful time.WHere in Mississippi are you going again?
Kris hope to see ya post today!
Well I ahve to call a friend I love ya all!!!!!
Daphne

Hi everyone.. im finally home and boy oh boy am i sore ..first off i was alooser at bingo incase anyone was wondering but had fun.. then today i was so tired of being tired and in a rut i decided to do something diff.. anyways when i got to curves and saw what it was about i wanted to run home..to public.. but then a nice older lady talked to me and helped me on some of the machines and isaw that i could do some of it..my dd encouraging me all the way..so i signed up for 1 yr to go 3 days a week.. i cant do everything yet but at least im moving and feel good about it.. i needed a change..i didnt like their scale as it weighed me heavier than mine by alot but maybe mines wrong who knows.. didnt like being measured either.. i guess i never realized how private i really am..but all in all i think i can do this and am looking forward to wed..and yes it was fun..then we went shopping for stuff for easter dinner.. cant beleave easters here allready..we are keeping it simple..the dh dr called and told him to ditch the walker and get moving..i tried to tell him but he had to here from the powers that be at any rate hes doing pretty good and needing less of my help..altho he likes to be babied and waited on ..hope you all are having a great day.. im going to have some advil for supper and put my feet up ((((((hugs))))))))rosey

Hi guys! Just a quick post to say

Have a wonderful Easter!!!

I leave for Mississippi Wed. morning and going to Ocean Springs, Miss. which is just outside Biloxi where there are MANY casinos. LOL

I had my stitches removed today so I'm not in stitches any more!

I will return Monday evening and will try to catch up then.

Hugs to all!

Donna

Hello Everyone.... Its another beautiful day here today..but still chilly....I am so looking forward to warmer temps.. I am trying to catch-up on laundry.. and Blessings....Thats a never ending job...
The water class was sooo much fun. I am so proud of myself.. I didnt think I could keep up with the class..but I did.. I didnt do eveything perfect but I moved for the entire hour..I go to another class Wed & Thur. They have another one on Saturday..I dont think I will do that one for right now..but maybe later on.. We go again tonight and I will try the bike and the treadmill and some of the other machines...This is really a big change for me becasue I have NEVER did structured exercise in my life..but I know it will be worth it.
Hubby is liking the gym..which is sorta a shock to me..but I think he is thinking about the operation and wanting it to go smoothly..and I dont blame him for that..He has been through allot lately in his life....I am so excited about seeing a change in me.. I am not lookling for a overnight miracle just hoping to see a difference in acouple weeks... I wanted to let you all know that the Speg. Squash was surprisingly really good.. Jim ate it all and liked it..This is getting scarey...but in a good way

Rosey... WAY TO GO GIRLFRIEND..I am so proud of you for joining curves.. I was gonna do that but around here there are so many people and you actually had to wait to use the machines and I didnt have time for that..Rosey..I know how you feel when it comes to privacy..I didnt like the weigh in at the gym or knowing that my body fat was wasy tooo much..and
execising in front of others..I can relate..but we are trying and thats a BIG PLUS for us gals..that are sorta set in our ways..Right....I know that once you get to going there you will enjoy it..You will make new friends and you will look forward to going... I have made a couple new friends at the water classes...so...I wish you all the BEST.. I will be here you on My Dear Sweet YAYAYA Friend...

Daphne..WAY TO GO GIRL..YOU ROCK...CONGRATUALTIONS ON THE 5 POUND LOSS AND THE TOTAL OF 13.....AWSOME!!!!!..I can hope that I do as well soon... I know that you are right about doing what works for you.. We all are different and what works for one may not another.. I have learned that one the hard way..but you have found your way and thats great..
I know what you mean about your feet.. Mine are bad cause of going without shoes when we were in FLa for almost a year. I went without shoes or wore flip-lops or sandles and they ruined my feet..and being heavy and walking different because of my bad knees.. I can relate.. See if there is a store called Metro Walk and Run near you..Or go on the internet and see if there is a speciality store near you that will fit your feet for tennins shoes...
I can tell such a big diference in these shoes and my old tennis shoes..
I am so proud of you and losing like that....I know that you must be so happy with yourself..You are really awsome...

Donna.. I am sure you are happy to get the stiches out and hopefully you are feeling much better...Have a wonderful and safe trip.. I will miss you..
Please have a wonderful time and I am sure that the family will be impressed with the new you... You have worked real hard and now you have reached your goal..and you look great...
I am so proud of you...My Dear Sweet Friend...I hope that one day I will be there...Talking a bow too...
Have a Wonderful Easter

Dana....I hope that you are enjoying your trip... I miss you..Cant wait to see pictures of your other trip and hear all about this one..

Kris...Hope we all hear from you soon..

Glen...Hope that things are good with you..

I want to say in case I forget..

A VERY HAPPY EASTER TO ALL MY DEAR WONDERFUL FRIENDS HERE..
MUCH LOVE TO YOU ALL.