Susan, to answer your question, no I don't weigh in on a certain day. I do weigh myself twice a month though. I don't like getting on the scale too much or else I feel down about it all. But I try to aim for the 1st of the month and then sometime a couple weeks after. Not necessarily a specific day.
Are you wanting to try and get us all on a "weigh day" ? We could try it. What do you think girls? Figure out a day to weigh and we can all weigh in on that day. Weekly, bi weekly which ever.....
No, wasn't looking for a Jaded Ladies weigh in per say.Just was curious how you each measure your weight loss.
I know we all have our own way and the scale is just one way to measure that success.Just living healthy and doing the best you can on a daily basis is another.
I like one day a week.I am comfortable with that, just NEED to know if I am heading the way I want.I don't like getting on with too big of a time gap in between and finding out I gained 10 pounds.....lol, like to nip it in the bud when I can........if that makes sense???
I am awake due to an emergency been up for 2 hours.Ready to call it a morning and head for bed.
Forgot about Beck`s basketball game at 9am......
Angie - you have really been a busy lady! Want to come and help me finish Spring cleaning?? Something tells me you'd have it done in no time.
Susan - the people on this thread, including me, don't exactly make dieting a top priority, lol. But I am doing well this time, and hope it will last! I weigh in on Saturdays or Sundays. Today I was down 1 3/4 more pounds!! Your day with Gaby yesterday sounded so fun. I know you are a good mommy.
Marti - okay, nuts and obsessed, how's that?? LOL!! Our schools were supposed to be out for Winter break yesterday and Monday, but they had to go to make up for snow days yesterday, and I think Monday, too. I forgot to ask Katie about that. Neal has to go teach at the college but gets a Spring break next month.
Hi to the others, too.
As I told Susan, I am down 1 3/4 more, and I sure feel good about that. When I am tempted to overeat, I think of weigh-in, and how I want to feel. Also, I want to drop quite a bit before I meet you guys in August. But my REAL incentive is that we're going back to Walt Disney World in a year. I have already bought all of the park-hopper tickets we need, and will be making our reservations real soon. We've decided to stay at the Pop Century resort there on site. Mary says I'm getting her girls as obsessed with Disney as I am! Gee, Marti, maybe that was MY pic in the dictionary, lol.
Neal is still sleeping, but when he gets up we will exchange Valentines gifts and cards. He is a sweetie and I'm looking forward to spending the day with him.
A HAPPY Saturday to all! I am actually feeling A LOT better, even with the thought of all the work I have to do today. Headache was gone by evening, thank goodness. DH & DS are taking a load to the dump this morning-we've been cleaning on the garages-did not realize we had so much junk!
Susan~I do weigh in once a week, every Monday morning. I too like to see where I stand and if I gain nip it in the bud. I would love to see a loss every week (who wouldn't?!) but as long as I don't gain any I am fine with that. Your little Gaby sounds soooo cute! You must share some photos of your babies.
Jana~have a WONDERFUL time with Neal today. And CONGRAT'S on your loss!! WTG girly I am hoping I can say the same on Monday.
Marti~enjoy your time off from school. I wouldn't mind doing a weigh in, I guess we could just post on whatever day. I weigh on Mondays and just changed that from Saturday a while back so would like to stick with that, especially since this weigh loss challenge meets on Monday. They want everyone to weigh is on Monday morning so it can be added to a board.
Angie~you are a busy little bee. You should become an interior designer. I want to see your bathroom-I bet it is gorgoeous!
Hi Katie & Kayecee!
Well, ladies I have a busy day ahead of me. But I know I will take a break later, many breaks! We don't have special plans for the day as far as dinner plans and such. DH & I did an early Valentine dinner Wednesday evening. We don't care much for the crowds on holidays. We have mass to go to at 5 pm today. I will check back later. You ladies take care and have a HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
Jana--Congrats girl!! You are on such a great losing streak!! And I am so happy for you!!
Susan--Well, ok, you didn't want to do a Jaded Ladies weigh in....but I wouldn't mind!! I would weigh in on Mondays. So I may just start doing that anyway.....
Cristi--Don't worry...you're going to see a loss on Monday too! You and Jana are doing great! Wish I could say the same!
Just need to pop in quickly this morning....so I could say:
You all are so nice.If any of you wanna do a weigh in (Marti) I am game.
Mine is on Saturday though, and yours is on Monday??lol......I will switch to Monday, if you want??
Anyway, not much time to talk.
Though a WARM congratulations to Jana on her weight loss!!! That is really nice must encourage you ??
Yes, Gaby and all the girls are wonderful. I am in between basketballs games right now. Just Rach & I for a movie tonight. Rebecca pailed out on us by going to a slumber party.
I did lose a pound though!! Yipppeeee,Yippppeeee...........for me ....lol.
You get so vain in this.......
So, at 158 today.Feel great! Had a smootie for breakfast and am making some lima bean soup for dinner, my favorite bean.
Does any one else have a favorite bean?? There, that is my question of the day!
Hi to you all..........Jana,Cristi,Carree,Angie,Marti, KAtie, Kayceeeeeee???? I can't spell....Shanna.......am I missing anyone?? I am sorry, just feel bad if I did.
Jana,,,ok I really need to do something I keep reading your posts about losing and I know whos finding the lbs. ME! My ENTER button is still not working...strange. Monte and I woke early and did a delivery for his business. And then went for breakfast at Micky D's (McDonalds) its the only thing I like there. Went and picked up my van over 900 grrrr. Monte bought me Finding Nemo for Valentines day. We curled up in bed to watch it. I fell asleep and now at 4:30 I have a really bad bedhead look and racoon eyes and he wants to go out for dinner. GREAAAAAAT lol Marti, the irish in me loves St Paddy's day. Im half Irish and half Native American...to see me thou you would never guess that. I have been asked if Im Spanish or Italion. I think Im going to try and make my cards. We have a few years to wait Susan before planning...hate to have everything ready and its all out of date. Im glad the girls are smart cause the marks these boys are bringing home have been raising my eyebrows and not my hope. Tanner had his sleep over last night and wanted a scary story...poor kids...should never ask me things like that exspecially on a cold dark FOGGY night...hee hee hee We probably won't ever have that friend sleep here again. Which Monte will be grateful for... his parents have a tendency to want to go out and literally drop him off at our place. Without notice that is. I freaked once when I had my one weekend off and we had plans when I opened the door to find this kid on my doorstep with his bag. I asked him why couldn't Tanner sleep there since this kid had been at our house a dozen times... his reply was his parents were going out...grrr I told him that fine for tonight but I want to be called by his parents from now on. No drop and runs. So last night the mom knocks on the door,,,I didn't know who she was...and she was asking me if it was ok if he slept over,,,what am I to say? Thank goodness he is an only child. Well I guess I should go wash my face and comb my rug.... have a great night all............Angie
Pretty quiet around here, everyone must be having one heck of a Valentine's Day! Mine has been pretty exhausting. But I so enjoyed the break today when I went to mass with DS. They had a special mass for couples who are celebrating an anniversary this year, a 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th etc. but any from the 50th (51, 52, 53 etc.) DH and I should have participated but he was working, our fifth is coming up in May. Anyway, it was really nice. There were quite a few couples celebrating/renewing.
Katie~thanks for the cards, that was so sweet!
Susan~WTG on your loss!! Hope you and DD enjoyed the movie. What did you see? Hmmm, a favorite bean?? I don't really have a favorite bean as I like quite a few, pinto beans (in chili), (white) navy beans (with ham), baked beans, black eyed peas, green beans, lima beans (with ham), sweet peas, that's about all I care for but like I said, don't really have a favorite.
Angie~how sweet (you & Monte) did you like Finding Nemo? DS had bought that a while back and I borrowed it from him-it was sooo cute. I loved Ellen in it, she cracks me up. Now you really have me curious as to what you look like, you are half american indian & half irish?? I always tell the kids I am a mutt! I have very little american indian, my great-grandfather on my dads side was full blooded something, but am german, irish and who knows what else, I can't remember. I will have to ask DS-he is into the genealogy and knows all this stuff.
Okay, anyway, just wanted to check in and see what's up, if anything with everyone. HI to EVERYONE else. See ya ladies tomorrow sometime.
I had a great day with Jhanai. We did some scrapbooking together. Went and bought her own scrapbook. I told her to pick the photo's. Figure out the colors she wanted to use and how she wanted to lay it out...and I would do the cutting. She did the glueing and I helped place it on the page. I have to say....hers looks better!! I bought some of those rub on pictures...I can't remember the name of it, but you cut it out, then just rub it off the paper onto where you want. She did the front of her scrapbook with those. Then she gave me one to put on mine. Cute pictures. I will take a photo of it tomorrow and share with you girls.
James got me a nice Valentines Card, brought tears to my eyes it was so sweet. Also got me a teddybear, the movie Titanic and some chocolates. I was very interested in the box the chocolates were in! It's like a set of drawers! I instantly said "I can use this for my crafts!"
So we had a great day.
Cristi--I found it interesting to hear about all the people you said that had an anniversary today. I was married on Valentines Day. Didn't plan on it....realized it after we already got married. What's sad is, my brother & his wife were married on this day and a few other couples that James & I know were also......and we're all divorced. I always say to people...don't choose a holiday to get married. (especially Valentines Day) Make that day YOUR own special day. Silly isn't it?
Ok... I need to get to bed. Jhanai get's up early and I want to be up with her.
Cristi - at least you have only one garage to clean. Out here in the country, we have a bunch of sheds and out buildings that have stuff in them from 100 years ago. Neal can never find anything! Good luck with your weigh in tomorrow. I think it is so cool that you have the group for encouragement!
Marti - my friend who's getting married in August was married the first time on 2/14..... and obviously that didn't work out. Wonder why that day seems jinxed for marriages?? Glad you had a good day with Jhanai.
Susan - YAY for you losing the 1 pound!! Saturday is weigh in for me, too. It used to be Sunday, but I have found myself sitting in a car travelling on Saturdays, and trying to limit my water intake because of that. There's no way I'm going to weigh in after a day of that! I still stay very OP on Saturdays, but have always had a little something extra during Sunday dinner with my family. My favorite beans would be the ones surrounded by barbacue sauce and brown sugar in baked beans! Tee hee hee!
Angie - I am part Irish and part German. I would love to see your picture - you sound very pretty. I sort of feel sorry for the kid who gets dropped off, but even more sorry for you. You are a nicer person than me, because after that happened ONCE, I would've called the mom and put my foot down. I can be a real b**ch, tho, when I think someone is taking advantage of me.
You guys could PM me with your weight loss for the week, and I could post them to a thread..... we could keep a running total. Or, we could keep a tally in our own signatures. Maybe I'll do mine and show you what I mean.
I had the very best day with Neal. He gave me a very beautiful diamond and sapphire necklace and earring set - my birthstone. (This makes the second set he's given me, but I didn't point that out.) He offered earlier in the week to take me out on Valentine'd Day, but I opted to cook a romantic dinner with candlelight and avoid the lines. Then we watched the movie Four Weddings and a Funeral. We'd seen it before, a long time ago, but it was still good. He was very attentive all day and noticed my new top. He got brownie points for that!
Please Shanna! Noooooo! Don't beat me! *whine* LOL Let's see.... where to begin. I don't even remember what I was doing on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, I remember searching the country over for Valentine's stuff. (Bob the Builder valentine cards will simply not do for a 10 year old boy! He hissy-fitted when I brought them home earlier in the week. ) Thursday was parent/teacher conferences so I stayed really late at school then crashed into bed when I got home. And Friday the 13th- AAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHHHH! My DH ran over and killed my kitty first thing! I've had that cat for a couple of years. My niece found it all pitiful and pathetic and dirty at her daddy's (my baby brother) grave. Mom cleaned it up and it became the family pet. I have asthma and that is the ONLY cat that I have been ever able to pet without wheezing. *insert Twilight Zone music here* So then I left to go and do JURY DUTY! ACK! And of course I was chosen to sit on the trial! We didn't get to leave until 4:30! They've also changed the rules within the last year- now, even if you sit on a trial, you have to come back for the next round too. That's just not fair. I think you should get dismissed after you have served on a trial. Then Valentine's Day! We went to the Outback to eat YUM! We tried to go shopping, but as the day progressed, I felt worse and worse, so we finally wound up going to the First Care center to let me see the doctor! Yep- you got it- strep throat! Well, on the bright side- at least I know that I'm not gonna get preggers from a hot and heavy Valentine's romp! K- my ears are ringing so I gotta go lay down. See y'all later.
Cristi, what day in May is your anniversary? mine is the 25th. I would really love to get into searching my whole background,,,infact what I have searched for is really interesting.
Jana, I didn't feel so bad about my mess in the basement after hearing about all your sheds...lol Our basement is full, mostly junk. And Im hoping to do a big yard sale this spring.
Marti, as sad as that is, every person I know who got married on 2/14 are divorced now. I am so wanting to do a scrapbook but I just don't want to start something till Im done all my other *things* then Ill race to try and catch up to you all. I stuck some of those rub ons into Susans pack.
Kaycee,,,we were all commenting on you going shopping again,,,cause the last time you were gone for 2 months...this wasn't as bad. And I thought my life was busy...lol And ewww about being sick. Hope the antibiotics kick in and your feeling your ummmm self soon...(I don't literally mean you ahhh well umm feeling yourself but,,,oh forget what I just said)
Monte and I went out to our fav place for dinner. We both decided to try new dishes....and both were disappointed. I had a Thai Chicken Salad. Ill stick with my Del Norta dish.
Brandon and his best friend had a disagreement a couple of months ago. His friend bought a truck and all of a sudden he became pretty popular (very common) anyways he made some remark about Brandon being choked cause he wouldn't drive him to school...Brandon took offense to that and kicked him out of his locker. That was two months ago. Well last night at about 2:30 am I took Skittles out for her bathroom break. Walking up the stairs I saw a person in our front yard. Ya I freaked ran up the stairs as something was being thrown at the windows. Looked outside and saw this kid, with a couple of others. I was pretty disappointed in him, I went and dove around looking for him but couldn't find him...Did call his house this morning but no answer. He does have what seems to be good parents. So we will see how they will deal with him about this.
I could barely sleep after this, I was so ticked off....I wanted to go and get an empty egg carton and place it under his windshield wiper...a sign that I knew it was him.
Anyways thats my drama for the day.
I will have to go and buy a weigh scale...*shudder
Angie
Okay, what is up with all the divorces on V-Day??? DH and I almost got married on the 14th because I too thought it would be romantic and special. I was listening to the radio the other day and they were doing proposals every day last week-they have never had anyone turn anyone down until Friday. The guy had this BEAUTIFUL speech and poem and then asked his girlfriend to marry him and she said "No, no way, not now, not ever!" Then proceeded to bash him on the radio. My heart went out to this guy, he said he had to go for a walk and left. the girl is supposed to go on the radio Monday morning and tell her side of why she was so mean. I don't think she had to be so brutal, she could have said something like we can discuss it later at home.
Marti~the couples anniveraries weren't on V-Day it was for ALL couples who will celebrate an anniversary in the year 2004-sorry I didn't make that clear. I don't think any of them were actually married on V-Day. And you are right about not getting married on a holiday. Silly me couldn't think of a good date to be married because I didn't want to take away from others special days so we got married on my birthday. I should have kept it seperate. Even though it is still special but every four years my birthday falls on Mother's Day. Also, it is the day DH grandparents married-not the reason I choose the date. We didn't find this out until after the fact. Glad you had a great V-Day with James and Jhanai. I think that is sweet you are scrapbooking together.
Jana~oh but we do have three garages!! Actually two garages and a storage-I want to say shed but it is more of a room that someone had actually lived in. Only the one garage is a mess though. DH is working on that again today. Diamonds and sapphires-I bet that is absolutely gorgeous! Sounds like you guys had a perfect V-Day!
Kayecee~girly, sounds like you have had one heck of a week! Sorry to hear about you getting sick, and about your cat
Angie~ HALITO! That is hello in Choctaw. I know you are gorgeous!! I didn't realize you were American Indian and Irish-I better be nice. Cracks me up because people would ask what our last name (1st DH) is and once you say it a zillion times they then ask does it mean something and when you tell them it means "To turn & kill" you get strange looks. Yes it really does mean to turn and kill.
Hi Susan, Katie & Shanna.
Well, ladies another fun day of packing for me. Don't want to spend too much time on the 'puter. I am sure I will be back later. Have a wonderful Sunday ladies. See ya
Well lets see, a lot of people do get divorced after being married on 2/14. I think it's kind of like getting a tattoo of your partners name on your body....NEVER do it! It's just something about being married on that day. I think that day should be reserved for Romantic proposals.
Jana--I would like to do the signature thing...but then you would never see mine budge! It may even go up!! Give me a week or two to see if it's going to change (I AM working on it....I even started walking!) and I will post it in my signature too. (or however you want to do it) And OH---What a lovely Valentines Day gift!! I think that is so sweet!! Even if you did get one before...
Kayecee--You poor thing!! Why is it the mom is always the last one to get sick? Why can't we be the first?? You sure have a hectic schedule! You girls are amazing you that? It's been so long since my schedule had me pulling my hair that once it happens... I believe that I'll have a major Panic Attack!! I hope you start feeling better and that you received our Valentines Cards to help cheer you up!!
Angie--I too would like to see a photo. Your description of yourself sounds so pretty! I am trying to imagine Part Irish & Native American...what color is your hair (naturally!) I am part Phillipino & American....when I reunited with my mom back in 2000...first things out of her mouth were..."you are so white! What happened? When did you become a blondy?" Ok now...you all seen my picture....A Blondy???? Made me laugh. I have never met any of my family in the Phillipines. Would be interesting even though I have no desire to go there to visit.
Hello to everyone else this morning......I better get off this thing. Jhanai is calling for me.
Hi Angie~our anniversary is May 12. You know finding your family history is so cool. DS is doing both sides of the family but on my side has found that we are direct descendents of George Washington. I couldn't believe it when he told me. He has found some really interesting stuff. A lot of our family is from England and Germany. He has really done his research. Sorry to hear about those kids. I wonder why kids do that kind of stuff? I wouldn't be able to sleep after that either.
Happy Valentine's Day Ladies!
I am hoping I can say the same on Monday. 
We don't have special plans for the day as far as dinner plans and such. DH & I did an early Valentine dinner Wednesday evening. We don't care much for the crowds on holidays. We have mass to go to at 5 pm today. I will check back later. You ladies take care and have a 
Mine has been pretty exhausting. But I so enjoyed the break today when I went to mass with DS. They had a special mass for couples who are celebrating an anniversary this year, a 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th etc. but any from the 50th (51, 52, 53 etc.) DH and I should have participated but he was working, our fifth is coming up in May. Anyway, it was really nice. There were quite a few couples celebrating/renewing. 
I don't really have a favorite bean as I like quite a few, pinto beans (in chili), (white) navy beans (with ham), baked beans, black eyed peas, green beans, lima beans (with ham), sweet peas, that's about all I care for but like I said, don't really have a favorite.
Half dead but here! *sigh*
*whine* LOL Let's see.... where to begin. I don't even remember what I was doing on Monday and Tuesday. On Wednesday, I remember searching the country over for Valentine's stuff. (Bob the Builder valentine cards will simply not do for a 10 year old boy! 
He hissy-fitted when I brought them home earlier in the week. 
I've had that cat for a couple of years. My niece found it all pitiful and pathetic and dirty at her daddy's (my baby brother) grave. Mom cleaned it up and it became the family pet. I have asthma and that is the ONLY cat that I have been ever able to pet without wheezing. *insert Twilight Zone music here* So then I left to go and do 
They've also changed the rules within the last year- now, even if you sit on a trial, you have to come back for the next round too. That's just not fair. I think you should get dismissed after you have served on a trial. 
YUM! We tried to go shopping, but as the day progressed, I felt worse and worse, so we finally wound up going to the First Care center to let me see the doctor! Yep- you got it- strep throat! 
Well, on the bright side- at least I know that I'm not gonna get preggers from a hot and heavy Valentine's romp! 
Actually two garages and a storage-I want to say shed but it is more of a room that someone had actually lived in. Only the one garage is a mess though. DH is working on that again today. Diamonds and sapphires-I bet that is absolutely gorgeous! Sounds like you guys had a perfect V-Day! 
