Good morning!!!

I got my Pilates for Dummies tape and did my first pilates workout in about 5 months. Wow. I can do the whole thing, but I break a sweat and it's going to take me a while to relearn all the breathing and core muscle control again. Oof.

Shelley - Heyyyy, waitressing can be very lucrative!! And hard work, too! I'm really glad you're happy where you work, that's a great thing.

HS - Work? What work?? Did I miss something? Yes, I got to ride! And ride, and ride. Working hard on the two point - you know it's so much easier at a canter than it is at a walk or trot! But I finally understand now how to position my legs and shoulders, and exactly where to exert pressure with my legs, all that happy stuff. Posting is going much better now that I can ride more often (and not freeze my butt off!). I can do the three times around the arena in each direction pretty easily now - no loss of leg control on the last lap or two anymore. And that's AFTER practicing the heck out of the two point, so the legs are definitely getting a workout. And I'm having a BLAST!! I'm not crazy about Dr. Phil. But that's just me. Yes, it is a matter of just doing it or not, but doing it sometimes takes the power of sheer will. I know. I *am* doing it, and there are a lot of times where my force of will is the only thing that has kept me from NOT doing it. I think it just comes down to each person needing to figure out for themselves what is going to work. This time, for me, it's all about what I want more. Do I want that piece of pizza more than I want to lose that next pound? Is a Snickers bar more important to me than a drop in weight for the next couple days? What do I want more? This time around, it's been a desperate want to lose weight. That has become my overriding priority.

Grasshopper - So glad to hear your posts sounding less frenetic and more peaceful! I really do believe that sometimes we need to give ourselves a break. Mental, physical, and emotional.

Tulip - You certainly do have a lot on your plate right now! So to speak. Right now just focus on getting these negotiations out of the way, and soon enough you'll be back on track.

I'm at 176 this morning.. if I can hang on to that number till next Thursday morning I will be one very, VERY happy chickie. Happy Monday everyone!

GOOD Morning all I kinda splurged yesterday.. had a whole box of raisinettes (sp?) at the movies and before that, we went out to eat and I had a pina coloda.. lol We went and saw Scooby Doo 2.. very funny and cute movie!

HP-- I am still maintaining.. I am not really a breakfast person. I should be because I know it will help my diet! I was drinking those atkins shakes for breakfast but they were giving me ummmm let's just say my system was really messed up. lol What I really need to do is start working out again but I honestly cannot find the time. I stay really active at work though.. does that count? lol

TF-- I don't mean to sound jealous or inconsiderate.. but.. I wish I was at 129! I will just explode the day I reach that weight.. but I know how you feel. It's tough to get on those scales and see that you're up. Kinda makes me depressed all day long but I know that if I get back on track.. by the next week I'll be down again and that gives me the motivation! So just keep up the great work and wait till TOM is over and then try again!

Grassie -- WOW about your friend! That's awesome!!

okay, it's back to the grind for me. Gotta get ready for work... yall have a great day and I'll see yall later!!

Raven! look at you ya big loser! You're doing sooo good!

Yes, it can be very hard work but I'm happy doing it. I've been sitting within these 4 walls for years so it was a big change for me. I didn't know how I would feel "out there" in the work force when I first started... I'm just glad I work with such wonderful people who put my fears and nerves at ease.

Speaking of, I really have to go or I'm gonna be late! lol

Good morning!! I'm still avoiding the scales like the plague. I went for a run this morning, and I have yoga tonight. Maybe by the end of the week I'll be ready.

tulip - Bf and I are going on a cruise to the Caribbean in December. We plan to see a few sights in Florida while we're there.

Have a wonderful day everyone!

SB a cruise?????? NICE My guy and I are going camping. We can take the canoe and pretend it's a cruise though That sounds wonderful and worth getting excited now over too You're gonna look great on that cruise - gives you something to push for

TF - nice to see you're holding it together. You borrow my determination today - I'm not using it. I'm having a horrible ToM this time around. I've tried every single "alternative" thing I know and have moved on to the good old prescription and NOTHING is working so far! I'm at the "either run until it stops hurting" or drink until you pass out point. At least I'm not eating during all this. I did eat something to fill my stomach but nothing bad at all.

last night I woke up about every hour to go to the bathroom. I must have lost 5 pounds of water weight in one night! I am exhausted today though...all that walking and squatting

Spring is all around - it's so exciting.....imagine, soon our only leg fear will be that they're too WHITE to be in shorts.... not too big

Hope everyone is having a good day!!! More later when I'm not having to filter out the profanity from the cramps!

Good morning everyone! Glad to see everyone showed up yesterday!!! It wants to be sunny here today, but the clouds are winning out. I am eating a proper breakfast, I have a 7 hour shift today. So I want to make sure that I have energy all day long. Right now I'm doing the bartender/server thing again until something full time comes along.

I hope you are feeling better soon, Grassie. I know how you feel about the potty thing all night long. Get lots of rest!

SB! A cruise! I've never been on a cruise. It certainly is incentive to get into shape! And running and yoga all in one day, you Impress me to no end!lol

Raven, keep up the great work. I don't know how you do all the things you do! ANd such determination. YOu are the Determinator!lol

SHelley, a box of raisinettes and a pina colada are treats. Not bad things. We all deserve a treat now and then.

Tulip, I hope all is going well with the business negotiations...keep us informed and don't lose sight of your goals!

well, time for me to go finish my breakfast and take the doggies out for their walks. I'll try to hop on later tonite!!!

Quiet day at Scale Addicts!lol Just stopping by on my way to a nice hot bath to say hello and sweet dreams to every one. Had a great day at work. It was busy so it went by fast and the tips were great. Ate well and avoided the urge for tater chips!

Tis raining cats and dogs here and looks to be rain in teh forecast for the whole week. I hope it clears up for my bday next week! I don't wanna be celebrating in teh rain with bad hair!!

Take care everyone and I'll see you all tomorrow either before or after work!

Morning...!

couldn't post yesterday, every time i tried i got booted out Hopefully this will get through!

Ate reasonably well yesterday - not feeling quiet as bad as i did at hte beginining of the week spent yesterday on a school trip with my youngest daughter walking children up and down hills in the forest...good excersice or what???

Raven - it does sound like i've got a lot on my plate, but after working full time for the past 8 years, when my kids were smaller now i seem to be rattling around doing very little....kids don't take half as much effort these days so i just feel like i'm wasting a lot of time at the mo!! Hope your sticking to your 176...it's nearly thursday....well done on all the excersice you've been doing, i wish i could be that motivated !

Shelly - treats at the movies are just that - treats - we all need a little something at sometime or other!! I also know what you mean about sounding jealous and inconsiderate....i get the same reaction from loads of people...126 sounds great, but i am VERY short small boned with a curvy figure shape which can look overwieght very easily...if i go above this i feel really unhealthy..it's just the way i am!!
Glad your enjoying being back in the work force...it is kind of a nice place to be after years at home is't it?? I spent the first 6 years at home then started my own business, which meant i could take my kids with me, and juggle it all, but it put me back out there, which was great for my self confidence!!!

SB - A Cruise...you lucky thing...what an incentive to get into those shorts!!! WOW i'd love that..keep up the good work with the running and yoga, it will speed up the process!!

Grassie - thanks for the loan of the determination...it helped no end..feel much better today!!
I know what you mean about ToM..oh god i hate it...drinking until you pass out sounds good!!!! but the walking and squating sounds too much like excersice for my liking!! Grassie your letting the couch potatos down...excersicing while the rest of us sleep!!!

Splashes - sounds like working is going well, loads of tips sounds like the best bit!! Hope you enjoyed your bath?!
I wonder if it was quiet in here yesterday coz they all had the same problem as me??
Weather is cold but clear here in good 'ole England, I hope it stays that way as we are off to the coast at the weekend for some serious walking!!!

Until tomorrow
Tulip
~x~

Just a quick morning hello, ladies!! glad you got in Tulip. And I wouldn't be surprised if that's the reason. I had the same issue the other day. This site seems to have some major glitches at times!

It's raining here but it's mild. And the famous saying goes...You don't have to shovel rain!

See everyone tonite after work!

Good morning friends! Hope yalls day is off to a wonderful start.

The scale still hasn't moved for me If I could find the time to do some exercise, I'd probably be losing faster. I've been stuck at this weight for 2 weeks now. *sigh* Haven't lost even an ounce and I've been eating really well...with the exception of the occasional treats Which shouldn't be the problem because I reward myself after a week or so of eating good.

TF -- I understand what you're saying. I'm 5'7 and all my weight is on my hips, thighs and butt. Most people carry thier weight all over but mine is all in one location... Even if I get down to my goal weight I can still look a little overweight. The rest of me can be a size 8 while my butt is a size 12.. LOL

Alrighty, off to work! Catch up with you gals later! Have a great day!

Hee hee - "you don't have to shovel rain!" I like that.

Hi guys! I'm feeling myself again. (okay, not "feeling myself" - feeling LIKE myself) I had a great nights sleep last night and even found the courage to get on the scales and see how much damage I've done these past few weeks (month). 145. It's bad but not nearly as bad as I'd thought. This is managable. I think I feel better just knowing I haven't picked up the 15 I thought I had. I did pick up 12 but the 133 I saw was so long ago was probably one of those flukes that can happen sometimes I'm thinking I was around 135 at the time.

TF - I'm glad the deterimination helped. I need it back though. I hope you understand. I'm sure you've found yours by now Oh, and I'm going to need it to do some exercising but believe me, I will be thinking of you and your couch the whole time

Shelly - I use to drink the shakes and they did the same thing to me! They were so good though I just kept drinking them for a while! sad huh....And don't worry about movie treats - you have to be able to live of this is not a way of life - it's a short term thing you live with and then fall off of. It's not an all or nothing race. I have to keep reminding myself of that. (and I have a bad habbit of letting a little slip pull me completely off the wagon). You're doing so well! Don't let teenagers at a movie theater make you feel guilty!

Okay guys. We've got a new teach. Been hearing about how incredible she is all year long - we've been stoked to meet her. She somewhere around 12 YEARS OLD. Okay, not that young but she looks like a teenager! She is good though and has very nice control over miss big for her britches. (who has been baking us cookies and bringing us house plants lately - I think she got the message). We are now learning painless trigger point therapy. Much nicer therapy than the type I use to get - left bruises and made me cry. This is painless for the receiver but today MY fingers are killing me! Now I have to build whole new muscles - wonder if they have a machine for these at the gym

I'd better get going. The gym is calling for me. If I keep ignoring it will stop. Talk with you all soon. Meri

ok just popping in to say I'm on a caffein high!lol it's 1am here and i'm still buzzing!!lol watch out for them ChocoChai Lattes!!!

Good morning. I hope all is well with everyone. I finally weighed myself this morning - 146. Not good. Not as bad as what I thought it'd be though. One of these days I will actually hit 135.

I'm trying to plan a nice romantic evening with the bf. I wish I knew of somewhere we could go for a dinner picnic. I don't want to go to a resturant. We eat out enough as it is. I've never been good with the romantic thing.

Better get to work. Have a wonderful day!

ahhhhhhhhh - - - WHERE'S MY POST????????????????????

I posted this morning, a long one as well and i've popped back in tonight to catch up as my post was after HS's caffine high so i was the second on today...and it's NOT THERE!!!!!!!!!
HU HU huhhhhhhhhhh - it's not fair!!! I can't type it all again, can't remember all of it!!

oh well - hope your all having a great thursday...i'll "try" to post again tomorrow!!

Seems I'm not the only one who's had issues with the site eating up my posts.

SB...a picnic sounds very romantic! A nice place by a stream or lake would be nice...too cold up here tho. Hope it's warmer down there. Don't worry, 146 isn't too far from 135!! You'll do it!

Tulip...it's frustrating isn't it! It's happened to me several times...or it's only shown half of it...or split it up in the wrong places....I wish they would get these issues fixed on this sight...seems like they are more concerned with getting cute little icons than with fixing the real issues.

It's cold and rainy here today, and I'm consoling myself with toast and butter. Not a good thing...but at least it's not tater chips and chocolate! Weather Channel says it's going to be raining right thru until next thursday. And snow for the weekend. So that means next Tuesday will be a washout...literally. Another wet, cold Bday...that sucks...

Happy April 1st folks!