Hi Ladies,

Dahlia, the prints are 11"X14" and she wanted $59 each for them or $99 in a frame so hubby said he'd give her $100 for the 3 unframed and he got them I like 2 of them and the one that i'm not so keen on is being given to MIL they were quite the bargain eh? I bought the frames this afternoon and hung 2 of them up.

I walked another 3mls yesterday and 2 this morning eating is bad tho' the chocolate in me has surfaced

Wow Cathy, yes that was quite a deal. But like I said we had ours done special, they did like 25 different views from all sides and angles and distances. It was hard to choose.

Heading off to Curves this morning then back home to putter around. Have a good one all of you and catch ya later.
Dahlia

Morning!

Sorry I have been AWOL for a few days. It's great to read so many posts this morning!

Did I tell you my treadmill broke again? This time the belt just stopped, but everything else is fine, even the incline. Sears is coming out on Monday -- $96 just for them to come and give an estimate. Last September I had the motor replaced but apparently that is not the cause this time around. Oh well, it's worth it. So, yesterday I did 2.5 miles of WATP with my hand weights -- I was so sore and stiff last night -- felt like I was 90 years old .

My eating was horrendous over the weekend and I showed a 2 lb gain this morning . But I am not going to let it bother me -- I hope. I want to go to Florida late summer and I want to look better. Got to keep concentrating on those skinnier pics I have posted by the computer and the fridge. Yes a plan!

Wow, Cathy what a great deal on those pics! Had to laugh at MIL's though.

Dahlia, you are doing so well with your commitment to Curves. I saw a news feature over the weekend about 22 minute Express Workouts that gyms are now incorporating following the Curves success.

Meg, glad you enjoyed your weekend guest, and great job on getting yourself to the gym. You'll do it!

Lisa, your daughter must be so excited to begin her "apprenticeship" with her grandfather. I bet it makes you feel good to see them doing something together too. Grandparents are very important to our kids. My dad died when Chris was 5 and I just wish he could have seen him play sports because my dad was so into it all and neither myself nor my brother or sister participated in organized sports. I like to think he was looking down though!

Need to go and grab coffee #2 -- took a few Tylenol PM last night because I couldn't fall asleep so I am groggier than normal this morning .

I am getting my hair done this afternoon and I can't wait as it is a mess. I usually go every four weeks for color but I am 2 weeks late for a variety of reasons -- I didn't feel well the day of my appt and then my hairdresser had a pinched nerve and had to postpone the appt again. I am so ready!

Have a wonderful day, friends, and see you all later .

Terry

Terry - have fun at the salon. I get my color done every 4 weeks also. It seems even a day late and my hair looks AWFUL!

Getting ready to go to the gym after I drive Dan to work. I am shooting for 25 minutes - 5 more than yesterday. Then I have rehearsal for the kid's show. I have to finish teaching the Dream Ballet today. I should be fun.

Did I mention that Dan and I are buying a house in the development I am selling? We got 4 sets of floor plans on Saturday, and are pretty sure we have picked our house. It will be done between 6/1/05 and 12/31/05. Along ways away, but enough time to save for the down payment.

I will check in after the gym...

Meg

Wow, Meg, a new house, a new job -- exciting things happening in your life right now . Enjoy it all especially the house -- seems like you just moved into your "new" place not too long ago too.

Yep, got the gray roots all taken care of and even had my eyebrows done -- first time ever. I'm a big girl now! My mom was prematurely gray in her 20s and I probably would have been to. Call it vanity, call it anything you want -- I don't do gray well!

Making dinner so I had better go and check on it. Did manage WATP again -- two days in a row now. Be still my heart!

Hope everyone has a great evening ..... see you in the AM.

Always, Terry

Hi Ladies,

Day 8 of treadmilling with weights for me can't leave the chocs alone tho' I won't tell you what i've had today I should be ashamed of myself

Talking about hair colour, i'm going back to my roots i think i've coloured my hair since i was 16 yrs old but now that the silver streaks are coming in it seems that as soon as i've done it it wants doing again and i hate dyeing it because dark brown always turns out to be jet black and the sun seems to turn it red not to mention drys it out so i've been growing mine out for a while now. Don't know how long i'll stick with it tho' because hubby sometimes makes comments about my new grey look T..did you have grey eyebrows too?

Congrats on the new house Meg

Dahlia, we got 3 different views of the house but one of them ( the one that i'm giving to MIL ) is a little too far away in my opinion but they were worth the money


P.S. I'll post the pics on my yahoo website if anyone is interested in taking a look.

No gray any other place on the body except the head. Russ kept laughing at my eyebrows and I am still not sure what that means. This is just a fly by as the plumber is coming in 30 minutes and I want to pick up the bathroom first. Wake up everyone!!

Good morning ladies,

Well, the good news here is that it's not snowing.. but as hubby says, the day isn't over yet.

So what are you gals doing for your hubbies this Valentine's Day? I bought mine a box of chocolates and a card and I will make him a cherry pie square in the shape of a heart. we already had cake twice this month and still have my b/day to go. I know he bought me something as he already told me he did, and he said it wasn't edible, so that is good.

Getting our taxes done this morning. That will be a big relief to have them done. Getting everything ready to start work on Monday. I'll only be checking in sporatically then.

Well, need to get somethings done around here before I head to town. Will check in later. Like Terry said,,, Wake up everyone and get your day going... make it a good one.

Dahlia

Hello Everyone,

Sorry I haven't been around in a while. I've been doing horribly these last two weeks. I really, really need to get back on track (she say's as she finishes here McD's fries). I did exercise on Mon and set the alarm to get up to exercise today, unfortunately woke with the second migraine in 2 weeks (couldn't be the junk I'm eating could it?).

I've been reading the posts, but I'll be darned if I can think of anything witty to say. So I'll just say "bye" while I head off to class. Have a great day everyone.

-Tech

PS For Valentine's we're going to DH's brother's for his 2 son's b-day's . Then on Sun I get to show my sister houses (Yippy-Skippy). So we were just going to make a nice dinner, fire and chocolate fondu w/strawberries on Fri. I bought a card but no gift, I might run out to the store and see on Fri but doubt it. (I'm bad at this kind of thing)

Hey guys! Sorry I've been MIA. Its been a tough week. Our eldery neighbor passed away and she has been such a big part of our lives for the past 8 years. Both my children called her Grandma and she was just the dearest woman you'd ever meet. Her funeral is on Friday, DH is a pallbearer and its going to be very hard.

I didn't work out on Monday (too drained from emotions), but have worked out the rest of this week so far. Havent' had much of an appetite so I am doing really well with eating.

Speaking of hair colors - how timely is this? Treated myself to a new haircut on Sunday (spur of the moment thing). Cut my mid-back length hair down to a shoulder length shag. Still trying to figure out how to style it! LOL! Then Monday night I colored it burgandy, which you really cant' see unless I'm in the light because my hair is so naturally dark. I also treated myself to a tan on Friday and again today. I have psoriasis and it really seems to help, plus I get a 20 minute nap! Hee hee.

That's about it. Just keeping busy and plugging along. Will measure tomorrow and see what I'm losing in inches. I always lose it in the hips and chest first. DH notices this too!

Dahlia - did you get some snow yet? We had some flurries here...not even enough to amount to half an inch, but we are blowing and drifting!

Meg - How awesome! So many new things! Anything new is exciting, but these are two majors! Keep us updated!

Oh, I almost forgot. Jello & Curves are doing a promotion that I am going to take advantage of. Buy 2 Jello low fat products, bring in the receipt and get three FREE workouts at Curves! Here's the link: http://kraft4.promotions.com/health...page=offer.html

Take care all!

Dear Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear about your neighbor. Losing someone so close to you is so hard. I remember when my friend's Dad dies, she told me that she kept expecting him to walk in the front door - she just couldn't get used to the fact that he wasn't coming back. My thoughts are with you...

Hi Tech - sorry to hear about your migraines. They can be tough. Take care of yourself!

Dahlia, that pie sounds GREAT! I am giving my husband a shirt with red polka dots on it that he saw in a window last weekend. It is very mod looking. He already gave me a pair of earrings. We got them at the Art Institute when we were there with my friend this weekend. My brother and SIL are having the whole family over for ham on the 14th. Should be fun.

Just got back from the store. I have done well today - but did have a few bites of chocolate. I have a low carb dinner planned for the tonight and the next 2 nights. Did all the shopping today. I am trying to take it seriously.

I didn't have any caffiene today, and therefore bypassed the gym. I have a HORRIBLE headache. I am sure it will last a few days.

Just finishing up a low-carb snack. Talk to you later!

Meg

Morning Ladies!

Lisa, my condolences on the passing of your neighbor and I will remember her in my prayers this morning. It's never easy. I'd love to see a picture of your new look!

And, Tech, hope the migranes are gone by now -- my son and I get them occasionally but it is my daughter who is plagued with them on a much more consistant basis. I feel for ya! BTW, you don't have to always feel like you have to be witty or doing great on your weight loss plans when you post -- we're here for every kind of mood, up and down! Usually when my eating goes down the drain, it's related to stress. I commend you for trying to exercise -- you'll be back on track. Going off is all part of the process.

Dahlia, thanks for the reminder on Valentine's Day -- what a good wife here as I have nothing planned. I've got a few days yet!!

Cat, I can put up with a few gray strands but we are talking whole head of gray here ! Have you ever thought of treating yourself and having it done? I'm not sure what the prices are in your neck of the woods though, but here they are not too bad. It's my one splurge on myself. But then, some women look really good with natural gray -- unfortunately I am not one of them. I have a friend who is in her 40s and she looks awesome -- she keeps it short and it's a very soft looking gray.

Meg, congrats on all the effort you have put back into your diet plans -- one step at a time. I just bet your hubby is going to look spiffy in a red polka dot shirt! Russ has a bright red one and even though it's not one of my favorite colors, he looks good. Hope your headache is better!

OK, Pam, Emily and Carol -- wake up!

Well, the coffee's ready and so is the newspaper -- round two of my morning routine awaits! Have a good one and keep on keeping on .

Terry

Oops, forgot to mention that I did WATP again yesterday -- three days in a row now! I'm getting there

Good afternoon ladies,
I'm checking in late today and am happy to see so many posts. Lisa condolences on your neighbor, losing someone close is always hard,, losing anyone is hard.

I got up early today and went to Curves by 8 so I could meet my friend for breakfast. We had a nice chat and promised not to let so much time go by again... but we can't do anything now till July. Work cuts into my social life... Anyway it was nice to work out early, I hope I can do that starting next week.

We get some snow every day it seems. The last couple days didn't amount to anything, but it's in the air. We have a lot on the ground, they are finally removing it from the roadsides, there is so much, if you had to pull off the road in many places it would be impossible.

Well, I left so early I didn't get a chance to read any emails so better catch up. Later
Dahlia

feeling pretty good. yesterday i think i stayed on target under 50g of carbs. this morning i had a bowl of low carb cereal, and upped the treadmill 10 minutes to 27 total. tomorrow I will try for 5-10 more minutes, working my way up to 45.

Off to clean the house!

Meg