Hidie Ho!

Hump day! Yeeha, two more wake ups then it is the weekend. My DS gets to play his football game Saturday at the RCA Dome, downtown Indy on Saturday. That will be a lifetime memory for him. He is very excited about it.

Hi Debbie - I can't seem to stay awake long enough to watch anything on TV. I lay down with my shows about to start and zap, fall asleep and miss everything. I would love to catch the biggest loser at least once. Your son, sometimes we have to use tough love with them.

Susie - Don't forget to take "me" time. That sure helps the stress. I still swear by the candlelight, hot bubbly bath, door shut and locked, lay back and relax. I come out of there a new person.

Holly - Maybe you are way too hard on yourself. I use to stress about my house, clean it EVERY Saturday morning into the afternoon, get all the laundry done, etc etc, till about 2 years ago. The house and laundry will always be there, but your time on earth to enjoy life is not. I clean about once every two weeks, or hit and miss, touch on stuff that needs it. I am more into life and enjoyment now. It took me going thru divorce after 21 years, the sale of my home of 16 years, the loss of my job of 23 years, (all in a 6mo span) to realize material things don't mean much and life is way too short to stress over things that really don't matter in the end. I have never been this happy in life. Truly. You are an awesome wife and mom, just be sure to enjoy life and don't stretch yourself too thin. (no pun intended). Quit worrying and feeling guilty over the little things, cause you ROCK sista.

Guess I got a little windy and carried away. Everyone have a marvelous day!

Love and Hugs to all

Annie

I agree about the stress thing too.It is the flight or flight reaction in our bodies ,storing up fuel because it is being taxed.
When I first started trying to lose weight 2 years ago I had lots of negativity in my life. I was exercising and eating 1200 cal a day and not losing. That is when I started taking a hard look at myself, my life, friends ,family, my marriage and made a lot of changes. I did lose some weight then. Now I am too busy so the stress is more mental and physical than emotional but I am not losing well.

I had a better day all around yesterday. I stayed OP. I accomplished 10 of 13 items on my list plus I added a biggie cause I got a call from the media guy and I ended up printing a copy of the handbok for the meeting tonight in colours.
This morning I will eat a good breaky, bake 2 pumpkin pies for a fundraiser at noon, shower, go to town to the playschool and church.
DH is home curled up on the couch with a cough. The world has ended, hahahahahaha.Hopefully he will stay outa my way, LOL.
I went to be bed at 9pm last night and had a great sleep. I have a low grade cold too. No fetal position for me.
Our big school council meeting is tonight with elections. I have been nominated co chair.
Interestingly, the parents who raised all the crap last year are at it again and are gong to the school today to raise some more stink. This is the whole reason I am on school council.To find a productive way of coping with issues and people like this. They have ASSUMED I am behind some gossip because I am on school council.Not true. I almost quit last year becasue of these people.
I knew it would come to this.
On the flip side of this, the guy from the school board media centre called to tell me there was nothing he could do to inprove my parent handbook. He went on to ask if I had written, compiled, layed it out etc… I said yes. I recevied the highest compliments. He was shocked to know I am computer and document virgin. Made my whole freakin year!!
I put a cute note on in the kitchen abut how a little help every day would make a big difference to our home.

I agree with you Annie but what happens is the housework would never got done.It would be sooooo nice at the end of the day to sit quietly and not have piles of schoolwork, dishes, toys.... all around me. Then there is the Avon, daycare , hubby's books.....laundry to fold...... ack.
I do a 15 min tidy up with the kids. It helps.

Hiya Susie!

Debbie~ i think I dated your son( more than once). LOL!! He is probably cute and fun too!!! Tough love will help him.

I LOVE you chicks!!

Hi Gals,
I'm stopping in for a quick lunch time post. I've got to run to Hallmark and get a few cards. Well, I dont' have to..but I want to..so there..I'm putting in a little me time. I have to take time to do the things I want to do. I do need to get cards, could pick them up at Walmart..but I like to go to Hallmark, so I'm giving me some "me time".
Thanks for reminding me to do that.

I worked until 7:00 p.m. last night. I've not answered my phone this morning and got a lot squared away. Will begin the phone calls this afternoon; that always stirs up more work! I am one of those people who have to have things in place or I can't concentrate and I feel crazy inside (Holly--I think you are the same way?)

I had a great workout last night. Acutally have gotton in good workouts all week. It does help my stress level to go down; I feel better after a hour workout. I've been on the stair climber in addition to my walking and weights; I can feel my butt! lol

Annie: I usually fall asleep on my shows too. So now I tape them and watch them other times when I'm not tired.

Debbie: How did the weighin go?

Nice chatting with you all. These posts keep me going.
Susie

Hey guys,
This will be short. I'm at work. down 1 lb. I'll take it as long as its down... LOL

Hi Guys,

Just checking in. Whew, I'm back down a pound to 200. I'm hoping in the next week or so to be in wonderful Onederland!

Yesterday was a challenge. I had 20 ladies over for lunch! It was a potluck, so you know how that goes . I was a good girl and only had a "little" portion of everything - even the cheesecake! I mean very little - about 2 oz. of cheesecake. I felt like I was still in control - which is hard for me at buffets and potlucks as I tend to totally pig out and suffer for days afterwards.

This time, I thought about it ahead of time and decided I'd have a "taste" of my favorite items and it was enough for me. I faithfully put every bit in my Nutridiary and I was only over 150 calories on my daily allowance (1500 cals.). Luckily, there was no alcohol involved as that is my downfall ! One drink and my diet flies out the window!

Hope everyone is keeping on track.

Hi everyone,
Today was so wonerful. In the 60's and overcast.
I had chinese buffet again, nothing fried, no noodle or rice. lots of veggies.

Penpal: Hang tough girl, you'll be there before you know it. It must be so exciting to be so close. Try bumping up your exercise and water. I know I loose better if I drink lots of water.

Holly, annie and susie:

Penpal, Debbie~ WOOOOhooooooo!!! Great loss!!!!

Wowzers, Friday already!!!
This week had gone by in a blink!! All is well on the school front. The meeting last night had a much lighter and “informed” tone. I spoke on the topic and hope I did okay.
Food had still been much,much better. Mindful. Healthy choices.
I am soooo looking forward to this weekend. It cool again 16C/62F as opposed to 25c/80F all week. ew. I had the ac on in the afts. gross.
I will putter at paperwork and gardening. I have 2 little guys Sat morning so the parents can go to a funeral.

We had a completely chaos free morning!!!!! woohooo!!! It is pajama day at school ,so I didn’t have to get kids dressed and it is pizza day, didn’t pack lunches. It was freakin GREAT!!!
2 pre schoolers til noon and then I am FREE til 3:30 and then only 3 kids coming. Fridays ROCK!!!

Oh happy sigh!

Hi,
It was a tough night at the scales. Those d*a** scales said I was up 1.25 lb! Ladies, I've been so on plan the past two weeks. No seconds, no sugar, no cookies, no ice cream...no Rootbeer...portion control was good...exercise FANTASTIC and I GAINED!

I tell you it was all I could do to keep from crying. I went home and thought about eating, but instead I just ranted and raved and threw things and then resolved that I know what I'm doing it right and it will show up..but ladies, I was at 239 at the 1st of the year and now I'm at 249. I'm ticked!!

I need some advice, encourgement, so idea of what the heck is happening these past two weeks..I've gained both weeks and when is it going to stop?!!

Thanks,
Susie

((((Susie))))
I am kinda in the same boat. I ate mindlessly for a month and gained 5 lb, back up to 230.For more than 2 weeks I have been eating well,no junk, treats, healthy coices, low carb and I am the same.I did get my period so I am hoping when it is gone I will drop a couple. It is sooo discouraging.
You have health issues, could they be a factor??
You talked about the stress thing. It is real.
Anyhow, for what it is worth I am right beside you!!!

I am kidless as of this minute for 3 hours. Not sure what to do. Go to bed with a book, watch a soap or clean(NOT)....hmmmm.

It is our Thanksgiving this weekend. 3 beautiful days off!!!!!!! Minimal plans.

HUGS!!

Susie: Check with your doctor. You might be taking a med that is causing your weight gain. I had a friend who gained big time off a migraine med.

Let's get this day over with. I so don't want to be at work. I have sucked on program probably 8 out of the last 14 days. It must be the time of year. SUSIE, it will get better, it will show up next week. Muscle weighs more, and you have been exercising your b*tt off. Stick with it, throw more things if you need too.

May the force be with all of us. Let's rock on ladies.

Have a marvy weekend.

((((HUGS)))) to everyone, best yet we need a group hug.

Annie.

Good evening everyone,
I'm just sitting here drinking some Folgers chocolate silk coffee. GOOD STUFF!!
I've drank so much coffe over the years that I don't have to worry about not being able to get to sleep.
I've done fair on food. I made some veggie beef soup. It's one of the first thing we cook when the weather cools off. I not sure how many points it is.
I brown ground beef and then rinse it to get as much extra fat off as I can. The base is v-8 juice with fresh veggies. I don't believe it can be that high.
I do my monthly Wi with curves tomorrow. I hate scales and I wi on weds at work for WW. Then mon night for the curves food group, but we talk about ww there.


Annie, Susie: For several months I went without loosing anything. I think it is just that way sometimes. We just can't get too discouraged. I've lost real well this last month, but I think it because dh is working nights and I cook in the am. The boys just warm it up in the micro. So it's easier for me to eat lite.

Holly: Just what did you do without the kiddie?

I'm so glad I have all of ya'll. I really enjoy the company, I think how nice it would be if we lived closer. It would be nice to do a girls night out.
I know with each others help we will do this.

Happy Saturday everyone,
I know I posted last and everyone is busy but If I don't share this with someone I'll bust.
I just bought size 22w jeans. I've been wearing 26w and they are falling off.
I knew I would take the next size smaller but I had no idea I could go 2 sizes.

woohooo hoo hoo hoo hoooo!!!!!! How nice!!!! Debbie rocks. I would love a girls night out too.

It is Thanksgiving for us in Canada. Today had been all about sleeping in, gardening and doing Avon bookkeeping. I fugured out i am earning about $12/hour for the time I put into it. not bad. Cant wait til i make some big bucks LOL!!
A quick loight supper tonight. Church in the AM and then turkey, stuffing,potatoes, carrots and pumpkin pie!!!
Gotta go to my folks on Mon ( sigh) for lunch.

Oh well, all is happy!!!

Holly: Happy Thanksgiving
I hope your holiday is full of love and peace. Enjoy your family and don't work yourself to death.
I'm thankful for you as a friend.