Oh, Gawd, I'm so glad it's Friday! I think I've just figured out why I'm having so much trouble with cravings lately....it's a week before that TOM, which makes me unusually scattered and needy. You'd think that at my ripe old age I'd have figured out how to remind myself of this before it hits I've been munching on tortilla chips this afternoon, so I'll have to make up for the lapse with a minimal dinner (maybe a protein shake), then early to bed. So all of us who had less-than stellar habits lately: that was then, this is now. We will make bette choices next time.

Spores, I love the sticker idea. I bought some the other day, and put them on my food journal when I've had a good day. Today will be a sticker-free day, but I can try again tomorrow.

Jodi--cooking for five! I wonder sometimes how my mom did it, day in and day out, back before microwaves, when a good mother whipped up a home-cooked dinner every night. I guess she planned ahead, too. I will call her tonight and thank her!

Girlie--I'm sure that you looked fabulous today. I hope the interview went well.

Tomorrow I'm going to the gym, and to a program for the Avon Breast Cancer Walk. I'm not going to be able to participate in the marathon, so I've signed up to volunteer. In the meantime, I can pick up a lot of pointers from the special events leading up to the walk in two months. I love fitness walking, but my feet and knees can't take the stress of a marathon. In the evening I'm going to a party with a Brazilian theme (mojitos, ummmm), so I will have to devise a plan to limit the sipping and grazing to one drink and the crudites. Wish me luck!

Have a great weekend, if I don't check in before Monday.

judy

Hey everyone, Just got in from work and found DH sick with this flu. this is going to be a great weekend lol.
The last Race for the cure I attended was in 1996, then I weighted 189 and I jogged about 1/4 of the way. Now I couldn't walk it. It is very dear to me, I lost my mother to breast cancer.
I did good eating except for the chips and salsa I had for a snack at work today. My boss is on vacation and I'm filling in for her so I was stress eating.
I am very excited! only 3 days till I join Curves.
I better go now DH thinks he can eat some soup now. Everyone have a great evening.

hello everyone!
hope you all had a good friday! mine was looking great i got to leave work at noon like i had planned, i came home, was hanging out with the kiddos before they left for their dad's and then got called back into work! ugggg ruined a perfect friday. anyway i am home now and going to have a very relaxing sleep. i ate horribly today fried fish dinner, with french fries and cole slaw and to top it all off these cute little brownies were selling girl scout cookies so i bought some of them. i have no good excuse just really bad choices. my scale is up, despite all my good eating for 2 weeks straight. i am starting to feel crappy about the whole thing, so i think tomorrow i will go and join weight watchers and see if i can get my diet mojo back.

debbie- i hope DH gets well soon. i can't wait to hear all about curves. don't get too stressed while the boss is away!

judydc- yes cooking for 5 is a big challenge sometimes, especially when everyone is running in different directions with school, work and sports. the planning really helps a lot. i used to make bad dinner choices because i had a bad day at work or had too many errands to do etc. now when everything is planned out anyone who makes it home first can get it started. hope your day got better as it went along!

girlie- your outfit sounds great! good for you. i hope the interview went well!!

hello to everyone i missed have a great weekend!!

I didn't post yet. What is the world coming to. LOL!!!
I have been in to read a couple of times. Busy day with kids. I am over the worst of this cold. I had 2 meeting tonight. One for the local Turtle Days in July and another for the church picture directory. Then i got yacking .......
All is quiet here. Kids woke us up before 5am this morning. we were grumpy trolls by supper time.
Hockey at 9 am, then DD and I are going to the city for the day to do hair and shop and buy baby gifts. 3 new girls in the last couple of weeks. I have been making and freezing casseroles for another family that is due this Sat.It is our hockey and baseball coach. they have 3 boys already ,oldest is 6 ,DS's best buddy.
Ds is going to a bday party tomorrow aft.

Big hugs to everyone. I will try for personals tomorrow!!!

Hello Everyone,
I've missed you guys! It just seemed like life got crazy and I couldn't get here to post..but I have been reading. Thursday I was out of the office all day at a computer class, and then on Friday I was trying to catch everything back up.

Well, I had a gain at the scales on Thursday. It's hard to not get discourged when that happens, especially when I feel I worked my plan. But you know what...I'm still working my plan and those goals I set at the beginning of the month, and I'm not giving up. That loss will show up next week!

I don't remember who spoke about stickers, but I'm going to get me some! Thanks for the idea.

I went to the TOPS workshop today and it's the best thing I could have done for myself. It was very inspiring and I'm excited about my role in the chapter. I think my chapter will be very inspired after going and that will spur us all on towards getting back on track and getting this weight off.

Because there are so many posts I missed I know I'll forget to respond to someone but here goes (I'll give it my best shot):

Holly: You sound like you have a lot going on. I'm glad you feel better.

Girlie: That outfit sounds great! I bet you looked smashing! How did the interview go?

Stephanie: It's nice to meet you and have you hear with us.

Judy:I've had a hystercomy so I don't have TOM, but I still get those cravings!

Jodi: Did you join WW?

Anne: Did you open the Pilates tapes yet?

Well, ladies, I must be off again. We are having dinner with some friends tonight and I'm going to rest a bit before going. Have a great rest of the day. I hope to be hear tomororw to post.

Susie

Good Morning you glorious Chicks!!
11:04 and all is well!!!
Just home from church, had a chicken breast, and baby spinach on ww sandwich and an apple. I was up and at em by 6:45. DS was off to practise, DD and I went to church, DS came later, taught a spectacular class, and signed up folks for the directory. DD went to a friends. DS has a game at 4:30 2 hours from here. DD and I are going to a shower.
Bits of tidying to do and I MUST do some dishes.

Yesterday, I had a LONG but pleasant day. Not enough sleep though. I am tired out.
DS had a shutout, 10-0, his first!!! It was exciting. DD and i spent the whole day in London, saw my Sis and DN, did Grandma’s hair, did 2 other cuts, hung out a bit, went girlie shopping, I bought the Kalan CD, mmmmmyum.
DD has wanted a pink poncho, found one at Old Navy.She is thrilled, wore it to bed, took her to McD’s( it’s been since last july), went for groceries......home again, tidied up, DS came home from a party, tossed everyone into bed, watched Trading Spaces, IMed with a friend..........went to bed.
I am feeling less burned out today but definitely need a good sleep tonight.
I dreamt about Kalan all night. I have such a crush. Dork! www.kalanporter.com
I am listening to him right now. sigh

HUGS and HAPPY WISHES!!!

Hi. I am at my all time hight of 220, I think. I haven't gotton on a scale lately so I really don't know. I guess I will have to fine out so I can get my weight thread correct. I really need to lose so I am looking for all the support I can get. I don't plan on low carbs or W.W. Just smart eating, lots of water and that dreaded word, exercise. Is this the wrong approach? How is everyone else here losing. Wendy

Happy Sunday everyone,
I am just vegin out. watching movies, and reading. It's is a gray gloomy day and DH is still not feeling well. we decided to spent it resting.
I am very excited about Curves tomorrow. I hope it I everything I have been told. Someone said it was a just a social club, but some times I do better with close support like that. If I could afford it and they were closer than 20 miles I would join ww. Maybe we will get it in our little town soon.
Everyone have a blessed day.

WELCOME TO EVERYONE NEW!
BIG HUGS TO ALL

Debbie~good luck with Curves!!
Wendy~Your approach sounds perfect. All that was missing is SUPPORT and there is tons of that here!!

I must confess to be listening to Shania. It is the very first"country" album I have ever bought in my life. It has permeated my brain and taste. Egads, this country living. I went to a country video dance last year and didn't know one song. All the old rocker cells in my body are staging a revolt!!!

I am still pooped. The house is still untidy but i may lay down and think about it for a while!

Hello,
Ladies, I'm feeling overwhelmed! This is a very busy week for me. My DH is having surgery on Friday and I feel like I'm not going to get everything done that I have to get done. This includes everything with work, home, school. HELP! If I don't get over this feeling, I know I'll blow my plan. There's so much going on in my head that I don't feel like I know where to start.

Yesterday I didn't get to go workout. I spend 5 hours working on my Accounting take-home-test! I didn't get anything done around the house this weekend eithier.

I know that tomorrow morning, I'm going to start by cleaning one room at a time before work. This will take most of my computer time so you might not see a lot of me this week. Hopefully I can pop in for a short post at lunch.

I just don't want to get off plan, so I needed to come and say I need some help. How do I go about getting it all done? Usually I'm a great planner, but I'm not sure where to start.

I know that I'm tired mentally and physically that's not helpding the situation. I've also told myself that overeating won't help eithier and besides I don't have the time to sit down and overeat. You know a binge really does take up time! lol

I'm going to get going. Got to stop at the post office before work. Everyone is in my thoughts.

Susie

Susie~ I was feeling the same way yesterday.I had trouble disconnecting and going to sleep.
I did take some time yesterday and made a mixed CD( relaxing for me).
Sort of back to a routine today, although DH has been quite ill over the weekend with a fever and head cold. When not at hockey he has curled up in the fetal postion on the couch. I empathize but there is a part of me that is laughing. I had the same bug all last week and carried the full load. Nasty thougths wont get me anywhere.
I got up early to have some time to myself. I slept well once I finally fell asleep. No Kalan dreams.
I need some ME time desperately. The sound of their voices are exploding in my head and and no one is doing anything wrong.
I picked up a set of 3 wicker basket at Zellers for $7.97. I organised the junk that piles up on the TV stand!!
I bought a new file case too with hanging files.Gonna sort that sometime soon too. I love organizing things.Weehee!!
10 kids from 7:30-8:30 this morning.Deep breath. 5 toddlers all day. They ALL nap at 1pm. Then the 5 big kids come home at 3:30.
Food has been okay I think. I didn’t really have a"meal" yesterday but ate small amounts of healthy food all day. Lots of water. Not much exercise.
I will focus today on healthy meals, maybe write down what I am eating.
Wishing everyone a happy day!


PS re: organizing things: I have been collecting tupperware since my early 20’s and had a tupperware wedding shower. You should see my cupboards! Perfectly modularly organized with matching blue lids. Sigh! It IS beautiful. ROFL!!!!!

Good thought to everyone!!

Hugs to your DH Susie. What is he having done??

Stephanie: Thanks for all the info! I thought for some silly reason that a 5K was way longer. 3.1 miles...maybe I could do that. Congrats on your success with it! Are you willing to share your times? Good for you for cleaning! I have a townhouse too, and I hate going up and down all those flights of stairs. I wind up putting stuff on the landing to be taken up later, and then of course it just builds up. Cleaning is definately a workout! Don’t get too discouraged abotu snacking – it happens. And hey, 1700 calories is better than 2700!

Jodi: Yes, allowing for those nights out makes it easier to cook at home most of the time. A family of 5...wow, that is a lot of people to cook for!

Anne: Don’t get discouraged about the eating and (lack of) exercise. You can find your balance again. Just let go of the past and move on.

Girlie: I don’t thing they do Race for the Cure here. The big thing in Boulder is this annual footrace they call the “Bolder Boulder.” They close down allt he main roads and everybody runs all day through town. This is such a major health-conscious town, I would feel really uncomfortable walking in that event with all the super-toned Boulder people. But by the time I am actually able to do a 5K I will probably live someplace else anyway! I would like to do an event for charity; kind of a personal challenge and larger social good all at once. Glad you found a cute outfit for the interview! Sending good-luck thoughts!

Judy: Yeah, I love my stickers. Funny that something so small can serve as incentive. Hope your mojito party was fun! Hm, volunteering to help with a charity walk, that sounds like a good way to get involved. Maybe I’ll look into something like that. I’m not ready to participate in the actual marathon either, but being involved might help get me going.

Debbie: Hope yoru DH gets better and you don’t get sick! So exciting about Curves...do let us know how it goes.

Holly: Sounds like you have so much going on! Hope your shopping trip is fun! You deserve a break! Hope you can find some time just for yourself this week.

MychoiceSusi: Sorry to hear about the gain, but good for you for having such a great attitude about it! Keep plugging away at it, and the scale will show your efforts in time. I am glad to hear of your TOPS excitement. Are you starting a new chapter? What is your role? Sounds neat. I know exactly what you mean about being overwhelmed. Sometimes it is all just too much. Planning really helps. Sometimes I actually plan my day very specifically, down to the minute. That helps when I have too much to do, because I set a specific amount of time for doing each thing, and then I can just focus on that thing until the timer goes off, and I don’t walk around feeling unable to do anything because I am thinking about all that needs to be done. And the other thing that I am trying (I’m still not good at this) is really really prioritizing, and just accepting that I have to let some things go. For instance, this week is really busy with school and my magazine, plus getting in my exercising and cooking healthy meals at home. I had wanted to clean my house (it is SO dirty!! Driving me crazy!!), but trying to wedge that in with everything else was just not working. So I am letting it go. The school and magazine work HAS to be done, so it came down to a choice between cleaning or doing what I need to get me exercise and healthy eating in. And I’m going with the latter. The house can be dirty for another week. No one’s going to come give me a ticket for not being a good little housefrau.

Wendy: Welcome! Glad to meet you; hop right in. We all do different plans here and just learn from each other. I myself am not on a specific eating plan at the moment. I am focusing instead on exercising and just making some small sensible changes. I tend to get too overwhelmed with a program and fail miserably, so I am taking it one baby step at a time.

Okay, it’s Monday. I didn’t find time to post this weekend, and my eating and exercise were predictably bad. Weekends are hard for me. I didn’t meet my goal last week of five days of exercise but I did four, which is quite an accomplishment. I’m going to give myself credit for that and not dwell on the day I missed. Today is the start of a new week! My goals are to exercise 3-5 times and to eat dinner at home a minimum of four times. I can do this, I can do this! Hope everyone is well; sorry if I missed anybody.

I just want to get through this week without eating everything in sight. It is a really bad morning for me. I don't have a job lined up after this one and this one is set to end this Friday. There was some guy that called this morning and was a REAL JERK!! Then I called the temp agency to see if they have anything lined up for me after this job and found out that the lady I normally work with is no longer there. She was there on Friday. They say that she left of her own accord, but I don't believe it. She was even sending my resume places on Friday. She was really nice and I liked working with her a lot. I felt confident in her. Now it's hard to tell what they'll try to line me up with. I'm trying so hard not to have a panic attack. I feel very much like I could have one (I've had a couple throughout my life). I really, really need something good to happen today! Oh and I also had to get another antibiotic from the doctor for this bronchitis. I had to call the doctor on Friday. I've gotten that and I'm still not feeling a lot better. The doctor wrote me a Z-pack 3 day prescription. Those things have never worked for me. Lost wages for the week plus doctor visit plus medicines have cost me $450 so far. That was all my savings. So now I'm living payday to payday again and don't have a job lined up. I just want to cry. If anything good happens, I'll post again.
Stephanie

Thank you spores!! You make me tear up just because you're being so nice! Thank you. It's such a yucky day. I was posting the same time you were. Thanks for making me smile. First time this morning!!!

Stephanie

Steph, you just hang here with us chicks. At least you can laugh at,opps, WITH us!
Dont give up!