Cat - that was just when we celebrated (and the day I got so sick). Sorry for the confusion! Good luck at your interview!

NHL Hockey just came on. Anyone else's husband indulging?

Thanks Meg :) No, my hubby is not interested in sports much :cp: so i get away with that :lol:

Yesterday went really well :cb: no cravings so i was'nt tempted to eat anything that was'nt on the menu :) i hope that continues :D i need to start exercising again tho' :shrug: i have'nt for a month :yikes: now, where did that month go? :crazy:

Afternoon!

Happy Belated Birthday, Meg!! Wow, what a nice birthday you had and great job on the meal. That's something that is very hard for me to do as portion sizes are a huge problem with me.

Cathy -- fingers crossed for you tomorrow -- I'll have to keep checking the thread to see if all our good vibes worked and they hired you. I hope you hear tomorrow anyway!

I went to Curves again today mostly because I needed to work off some stress, and I am happy to report that it worked. I really do enjoy it. Not the stress :D .

Hope everyone has a great evening and see you all later :).

Always,

Terry

Glad you're enjoying Curves Terry :D and thanks for the :goodvibes: ;) i'll make sure i check in as soon as i get back and let you know :)

Hi just a quick post here before I head off to bed.

Cathy, what is the new job? And good luck with your interview,, hope it works out well for you.

Terry, which of the machines do you like the best? I like the stomach crunch and the one that you stand on and pull the bar up to your chest.. not sure what it is called. I don't care for the one you put on your shoulders and squat down with.. otherwise I like them all fine. I enjoy the spring boards too.. it is funny to see so many ways people use them. and the music is sure perky... some of the gals in the morning are so funny, the other day it seemed everyone was so talkative.. there were 3-4 conversations going on at a time.. some days everyone is quiet and just does their thing....

Well, catch ya all later... it was a mixed bag of weather again today, cold rainy and windy... so not many customers for retail but we had a lot going out for deliveries for wholesale so were still busy... tomorrow I almost get a day off. I have to be around but not constantly so I am going to try to get some house work done and I have to go help my mil for a bit... Thursday I am taking the day off and going to town and to spend time with my new dgd and her siblings...might take them to the park, the older ones that is.. if it's nice.

Good night all
Dahlia

Good morning, guys. Anyone interested in a Memorial Day challenge? Maybe we could each pick one thing to work on - to incorporate to help us change our habits. I always feel if I take on alot that I don't get any of it done. Things like drinking enough water, making sure we exercise, watching our portions, etc.

I need to start exercising again, so I think that will be my challenge. To get to the gym 3 days a week to start, for 30 minutes minimum. Anyone care to join me?

Hi Megg,
I already go faithfully to Curves 3 times a week, but I could use help drinking enough water.. that will be my challenge to drink more water as a habit. I also need to do better portion control... I get so hungry.....I read somewhere that if you are always hungry its a sign of sugar or a thyroid problem.. but I check out ok on both of those.. so anybody else got any ideas...more fiber? I am open for suggestions.. I am not gaining but I am not losing either... I need a jump start... I took a walk today after I got back from curves, and I walk alot at work..

So count me in Meg... I usually do lousy at challenges cause I try to do to much like you said.. so maybe this will help.. one step at a time..

got to go back to work.. catch ya all this evening.

Dahlia

Hi Ladies,

Well i got the job :cb: and she wants me to go in on friday morning to have my mugshot taken to wear on a badge, watch an induction video and do neccessary paperwork etc. you'd think they'd do that in work time would'nt you? not in personal time :( oh well i don't mind :shrug: the only thing i was'nt keen on was that she said maybe i should start an hour earlier on my first day to make sure that everything is done in time before the store opens at 9 so that means a 5am start instead of 6 :yikes: Dahlia, i'm doing stock in the Pharmacy at the superstore and changing prices etc.

Have you tried eating more protein Dahlia, i've been eating more this week and i have'nt been hungry once and i've eaten less than 1000cals for the last 3 days :cb:

Meg, yeh i'll take the challenge i need to start doing some exercise too. I could do to drink some water as well cos i don't get much of that :lol: but i'll start with the exercise first ;)

Congrats on the new job Cathy, and I agree everything you are doing the first day should be done when you get to work... after all it's all part of getting started. I can understand the going in early part to be done with it all by the time the place opens up, but you should be on the clock from when you get there. Hope you like working there. Superstore do you mean like Wal-mart?

I am actually taking the whole day off today. Yesterday I ended up working 3/4 th of the day. Today I have all 3 gals scheduled, so they ought to be able to handle whatever comes up. I have a lot of things to do today so they will just have to. Both my hubby and I will be gone. So we'll see how they all do. It's like we are leaving our baby with a sitter LOL,, Terry you'll understand what I mean.

Cathy, actually I've been eating less protein. Maybe you're right, I'll give it a try.

Well, I'll catch you all later. Have a good one.

Dahlia

Hello all,

Well I actually weighed in on Monday and I weigh the same as I did last month when I stopped paying attention :D . Trust me the way I've been this is a good thing. I've been tracking all my eating this week and so far so good, I've been pretty close to my goal. We even took the dogs for a walk last night, which is unusuall after I'm on my feet all day at work. But it certainly felt good when we were done :lol:.

Cathy - congrats on the new job. Hope you enjoy it. 1000 cal :eek: I'm pretty happy if I stay below 1700, but I probably weigh more than you :o

Dahlia - Your business must be really up and down with the weather this time of year, but they're saying the 'warm' weather should stick around now, at least on this side of the state.

Meg - I'll join your challenge, I want to get in 2L of water a day, I haven't been doing very well at that lately :(. PS happy belated b-day, and how's your new job going?

Terry - yea on joining Curves and going even when you don't feel like it. I've been thinking of checking it out, but no $. Maybe I'll see how much it really costs.

Have a great day everyone.

-Tech
251/245/235/170 (start/current/goal for 6/21/final goal) I'm going to post these to keep myself honest :eek:

Hi Ladies,

Where is Terry again? :( and Cris :rollpin:

Tech, Congrats on maintaining :cp: i usually eat way more calories than that, i don't know if its the protein or the weather thats keeping me on the straight and narrow and my calorie intake so low :cp: i've never ever been able to eat so little and be satisfied. Mind you, i have'nt had any beers :yikes: now thats where i'm saving my cals :lol3:

Dahlia, i'm supposed to start work at 6am those are the hours that she gave me. She wants me to go in at 5am because i'm new and she's training me and she thinks that i won't get done in time but she does'nt know me..YET :devil: :lol: i will be on the clock for that but i won't tomorrow when i go in to watch the video and fill in all the paperwork..that couple of hours is out of my own time :shrug:

I've got to go out and buy some black pants and maybe some steel toed boots today :rolleyes: have'nt even started yet and its costing me money! I thought i'd be able to wear anything i wanted but :nono: you have to wear black trousers and supply them yourself. I can borrow some boots but i don't fancy wearing boots that someone else has worn so i'll buy some. The boots are required for the days that we are lifting heavy boxes, i won't have to wear them all the time.

I think i'll hop on my treadmill for half an hour :dunno: i've gotta start somewhere :lol:

Cathy - Congrats on the new job! It does suck that you have to buy pants and boots. At least at my waitressing job we got the first shirt and apron for free. For my real estate job I had to buy all new suits. Very expensive.

Tech - congrats on maintaining!!

Dahlia, I hope that you had a great day off!

Well, Dan left for Reno to pick up the new car today. I am tired from driving him to the airport early this morning. I came home and napped big time. I did get my exercise today - doing a 40 minute walk. Granted it was to and from the store, but I did it!

Tonight I am having dinner with my brother. Hope you all have a good night!

That 2 hours turned into 4.5 :yikes: and i did so much paperwork that my hand was aching when i'd finished doing the tests and filling in tax forms etc :lol: i was starving when i got home so had my dinner straight away :lol: i wore a black legging type pants to go in with a denim shirt and i asked the supervisor if it was suitable attire and she said "yes, but tuck your shirt in when you start work because they are very strict and will fine you $50" !!!!!! :censored: can you imagine that sight? :lol: a shirt tucked into leggings :( eeeewwwww! it would be all bunched up and look terrible and i hate showing my bum anyway :( so i went and bought 2 pairs of proper black trousers which look a lot better :D

I walked 3mls yesterday :cb: did'nt have time today and i'm too tired now i just want to veg in front of the telly :lol: will do some tomorrow ;) i weighed when i got home and i'm down 4.5lbs :dance: so i'm very happy with that :D

:yikes: Cathy - I can't imagine the shirt tucked into leggings. What a sight!!! Glad you got some pants. And what is with the $50 fine??? Also - congrats on the loss - is that for the week???

Yep it is Meg :D 4.5lbs down since Monday :cb: i need to keep motivated now and keep the downward spiral happening :) I found one pair of pants with a broken zip for $5 so i bought them and i'm just changing the zipper now ;) both pairs are very comfortable as they are a cotton/spandex mix, good for bending down to the bottom shelves :o ;) :lol: I could'nt believe the $50 fine either :yikes: and i would'nt have known if i had'nt asked her about what i was wearing! I had every intention of going tomorrow with my shirt hanging out :rofl: and if i'd been fined i would probably have walked out on the spot! Another thing you have to do is if you buy something to eat on your break you have to keep the receipt in case you are asked to produce it! They're not a very trusting bunch are they? :lol3: I'll let you know how it goes, i'm still looking forward to it ;)

To All you mothers out there hope you're having a Happy Mother's Day. I'm just waiting for DH to come home from running over cones in a parking lot so we can head out to my folks for dinner. Dad's cooking since it's mother's day and that's always an experience :lol:

Have a great one all.

-Tech

Cathy - I didn't think anyone had a crazier dress code than where I'm at, Guess I was wrong :eek:.

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Cathy - producing receipts??? Wow. But you know, a big place like that must have run into problems taking advantage - that is why there are all these rules.

Went for a 40 minute walk today! Keeping up for the challenge!

Have a great rest of the weekend!

Meg

:lol: Hope you have an enjoyable and "edible" meal Tech ;) think i'd sooner cook than have hubby make anything for me :lol: like thats going to happen anyway :rolleyes: when i'm not here he just eats out all the time!

This morning went really well, i like it very much :) only thing was that when the store opened and customers trolled in they kept asking me where items where and i did'nt know :eek: some of them even thought i must know about drugs cos i'm in the pharmacy :yikes: god help them!

Tech - how did the dinner turn out?

Supposed to be in the high 70s today. Trying to not snack as much today. And I may very well get a walk in today as well. Goes toward my Memorial Day challenge!

Exercise this week: 0 of 3

Talk to you later!
Meg

You know .... I think my computer has poltergeists as I just lost my post for no reason at all :yikes:! I also lost my internet there for a few days; hence, my absence. I no sooner got back online and then I couldn't get into 3FC as it didn't recognize my password. Now, I pretty much use the same password for everything .... weird, weird and triple weird :rollpin: !

Cathy, I am so happy for you -- down almost 5 lbs???!! Yahoo! :) See, I have always said, when you stick your mind to it, you do it. Excellent!

Tech, one question, why was your DH running over cones in the parking lot?? Forgive me if you already answered that and I missed it. :dizzy: .

Count me in as one who does not have a hubby who cooks well enough -- like, Cathy's, he keeps the restaurant economy moving right along too.

I already did 45 minutes at Curves this morning (1.5 circuits) and was down 1.5 lbs last week. Every bit helps!

Today I am home as I need to do mega grocery shopping plus the usual Monday Morning Decluttering. I didn't do very well wth food over the weekend -- even had a ice cream cone yesterday but it was Mother's Day, right?!

It's a beautiful day and the temps will be near 90 by the end of the week -- maybe I need to break out the deck furniture. Not on today's agenda though -- maybe tomorrow!

Time to rock and rool .... keep thinking positive because WE WILL reach our goals if we do.

Always ....

Terry :comp:

Congrats on the 1.5lbs loss T :cp: that IS weird about your computer :lol: you've had your share of problems with them have'nt you? i'd blame Chris :rofl: only don't tell him that ;)

I've just made some diet jello ( a great munchie queller ;) ) i'm out of light coolwhip tho' :( have put it on the shopping list :) i need to get dressed and jump on my treadmill while i watch B + B :yes: i'm being a lazy :moo: today.

:rofl: :rofl: Instead of typing "Cool Mom," I typed "Cool Whip" for my User ID! That's what I get for drooling over your jello, Cat!! :lol: :smug: :dizzy: .

Just came home -- made a salad for me with lots of olives and artichokes and brought a deli chicken for them.

Yikes, Russ just walked in and he's hungry -- gotta go, gotta go!

See ya all in the AM :).

Hello all,

I'm pretty excited I lost 1 lb last week :sunny:. I haven't been doing too well on my Memorial Day challenge, although I am up to 1-1.5 L of water, which is better than I was. I think it's the second of my challenges not eating after dinner that is what helped me out a lot. I'm a horrible tired/bored muncher, and I've been trying to cut back on that, if I'm not hungry after dinner I'm just not going to eat :D.

My dad is a pretty good cook, in fact he and my BIL do most of the cooking over there because my sister and mom are ok if you give them a detailed recipe :lol: Dad made "beer-but-chicken" and grilled potoatos, and I brought a salad. My DH isn't too bad a cook, we usually switch on and off, he started off needing that recipe, but the more he cooks the more relaxed he gets.

Terry - Congrats on the 1.5 lbs :bravo:. DH was running an auto-cross, where they follow a course around a parking lot that's lined with cones. He actually didn't make it home, I drove out to my folks myself and he met me there.

Have a great day all :D.

-Tech
251/244/235/170 (start/current/goal for 6/21/final goal)

All right Tech!! Kudos on the pound gone -- every pound is hard work and a symbol of your motivation and preserverance. I also congratulate you on the munching after meals. Sometimes I find myself eating and don't even realize that I put it in my mouth. Keep up the good work!! Thanks for the explanation of the parking lot cones -- sounded like he was learning to drive :).

Went to Curves again this morning and now I am relishing my first cup of coffee even though it's noon -- late start today. But I gotta have that coffee!!!! I am having a hard time keeping my heart rate in the target zone -- I keep having to slow down. They say if you go above the target, you are just burning sugar rather than fat. As you know I have lots of fat to burn!!

This thread is getting very long (39 pages!) -- how about whoever gets here first tomorrow morning starts a new one -- #174??

OK, lovely ladies, have a great day and catch ya all on the rebound!

I guess that would be me :chin: THIS THREAD IS CLOSED go to #174 :D