kitchen- done

DS had a meltdown-dealt with

We are not going to hockey today. He is still feeling punky. We will go shopping tho!!!

I won a prize from a camera store from filling out a ballot last month. hmmmmmmmmmmmm wonder what it is. Need school stuff for DS, file stuff for me and a dollar store run to make treat bags for our last day of summer vacation party tomorrow.
Need to pull out recipes for canning and make a list for that too.

House is still untidy. Made a bazillion emails. Showered and dressed. I am a gerbil in a wheel.

HUGS!!!

I was the same at my WI, that's 3 weeks now. Time for action. I did get my rear up @ 5:15 and did 1 mile of my WATP DVD. Hope to increase that tomorrow.
I'm sure ds will let me know about the earthquake we had this morning...LOL
First time I did that DVD he asked me if there was structral damage from the eathquake...BRAT BOY.

Leader said to make sure I'm getting my dairy so I ate 2 yogurts this am.

Later

HI all! Still here, just not overly enthusiastic. Getting better tho. Hugs and prayers for all!!

Hollyhock, I was feeling washed out today too. Had to go back to work, lots of conflict, paperwork and meetings. By the time I got the groceries, the gas and the dinner, I was so shaky I thought I'd pass out. And the worst part was I knew I had to go out and still walk! I was sniveling, let me tell you. But I made it out there and I feel better for meeting my goal. Like I told my husband, I have to lose this weight because its like carrying an 80 pound bag of dog food around, all day, everywhere I go. No wonder I'm so wore out after 14 hours! It will be worth it, I swear this time I'll not give in to the wheel!! Hollyhock, we've got to change it 'cause no one else can. We've got to outrun the hamster wheel!! (really, though, have you ever seen a hamster outrun its wheel? )

sweet yellow- I am almost there, to get things moving more, counting down the days.
I won a sweat shirt.
Up and had coffee, played trucks with DS. 3 extras here, 4 more to come, DD is still sleeping.

We are having a "party" today for last day of summer vacation. I got the boys trucks and girls hair dodads and bracelets and a treat bag to take home, lots of balloons and then we will build some sundaes later.

The big party will be the glass of wine I will have at 6pm!!!!!! I survived!!!

No one has cucs this year from a blight so looks like wont be making pickles. I will be able to can peaches and make peach jam tho. Maybe some tomato sauce or salsa.


The old drunk who yells at us from across the road moved this week. Evey time I go outside I look over because I know he watches the street and what we do.....weird that the house is empty but in a good way. A single man who drives truck is moving in.It would be nice if he was around our age and he was decent guy. He and hubby could chat a bit.

Best go tend ot the kidlets!!!

Good morning ladies!

Well I survived my birthday week despite fish and chips twice and part of a BK meal including a shake! Lost 1.5lbs this week (lord knows how!) altho I only ate 3 bad meals out of 21 I suppose. 199 is biting my ankles but I just feel like it's taking forever!

I have a kind of new goal - when we were away in July I finally found an anklet that fit me. First time ever I have worn one and it's a groovy type beaded one. It's become quite loose since then. When I've lost weight before my legs were always the last thing to lose anything and they were still pretty chunky. Whilst 'dieting' with metformin (and this happened 4 years ago when I lost weight too) my legs lose too - I often look at my legs in shop windows and wonder who the **** they belong too! However I'm rambling - the goal is....Ralph bought me a gorgeous gold anket for my birthday, it's about 3mm too short - I refuse to buy an extender - so the goal is to get that ankle to lose some more weight lol so I can wear it!!!!

Holly: so sorry to hear about your friend, love and prayers to her family.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

Love n hugs

Sarah

Well, I'm not going to do it. I will not be at 199 by the time Kris gets home. I am so frustrated, the scale hasn't moved in weeks. It has gone up a bit and then back down to 212 again, never below that. I have not cheated once this whole time. I have tried eating whatever I want for the past couple days thinking this may kick start the metabolism, but even doing this, I still have not had over 1400 calories for a day. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS STUPID BODY!!! I am stressed out more than I think I have ever been. Kris is coming home on the 8th, 2 days ago my 3 year old fell out the upstairs bedroom window onto the concrete patio, I am cleaning like a freak trying to make the house perfect for Kris, AND I GOT MY STUPID PERIOD!!!!

Anyway, Jolie, the three year old, is fine. She landed on her head and she is fine!!! She has a road rash looking scrape on her cheek, but that is it. The doctors did a head CT scan and everything. They think it is quite a miracle and I agree with them. Kris is being a butthead. I know it is hard for him being over there when something happens like this, but he reamed me out this morning telling me how it is MY fault she fell out of the window. As if I don't feel crappy enough. What happened was, Jolie and Jacob (7 year old) were jumping on my bed. I went in there and physically removed them from my room. Of course telling them stay out and no jumping on beds. Well, I ran downstairs right after that to switch the loads of laundry. Within 1 minute, my oldest, Jenni, came running in the house holding Jolie in her arms. It happened so fast!! How can this be my fault? I immediately layed her in the car and raced to the hospital. I was wearing sweats six sizes to big, flip flops, NO BRA, hair unbrushed, glasses on. I think that I acted pretty quickly, nothing more I could have done. I am torn up inside about this to begin with and then he has to call this morning and put the blame on me. I already feel like crap about it!!! Sorry to dump on all of you, I am just so upset. I have been battling a big bout of depression for a couple months but just trying ot hold strong until Kris gets home. For those of you that don't know, I have chronic major depression. It just happens and I can't control it. I have been fighting for months to stay strong while Kris has been gone. I am crumbling here. I am beyond my breaking point. All I can do anymore is cry. I can't eat, I have been forcing myself to though. ok, sorry, enough.

Sorry to everyone for dumping like this, I just needed to get some of it out. Hope all of you are having a great day.

Tiffany~((hugs)) I Am so happy to heasr that Jolie is ok. I was a little worried when I first started reading your post. Hang in there, I know it is hard, but Kris will be back soon. I know you did the right thing and you do too. ((hugs))

(((Tiff))))

Awww...Tiffy! ((((HUGS)))) MEN!! Its not your fault. He's just over reacting due to his absence. I'm sure he feels a bit helpless in the situation and just lashed out at you. Which is not cool but understandable at the very least.Try and be strong. Us women usually have to be the glue in any and all family crisis. I know I do. Lets focus on the positive! Your DD is safe! OMG How much worse could this have been? We're talkin' your worst nightmare just flashed before your eyes and you all came out relatively unscathed. THAT is a major blessing. MAJOR. Don't give your weight loss goals another thought. Life happens, you've made so much progress! Don't forget to enjoy it. (((hugs)))

:wave: I'm back! Its been a while, I kinda fell off the wagon.. with a loud *thud*. um, dunno what happened back then, I think it was all the vacation planning and stress at work.
Anyway, I'm back and focused on goal. Missed ya ladies : annie, Holly, Sarah, Debbie, Upswife.. and everyone else . Welcome to all the newbies
all around

WELCOME BACK JIGGS!!!!!!!!!

Hugs Tiff, you did everything right hon. Glad Jolie is fine.

Sarah

Hello Everyone,
I have been in a major funk! The past two weeks at TOPS I have gained at my weigh-ins. Not big gains but gains. I'm not giving up! I won't!

Right now we are getting ready for our cruise. I know that I won't get in much exercise time this week. I just have to much to do. I will attempt to take daily walks--I think I can spare 30 min a day.

When I get back from the cruise I plan on really hitting the food plan that I know I must follow to loose weight with gusto and not let up. I don't think I can be under 200 by New Years Eve but I can be down at least 30 lbs. and that would make a huge difference.

I've made up my mind that I will enjoy my cruise but that doesn't mean overeating. This trip isn't about the food to me but rather the whole experience of seeing and doing things I have never done before.

I know the thing I have to do is to cut down on the outside interferences I've let get in my way; I plan on thinking that through on the ship and coming up with a plan for me.

I'm sorry I haven't been here much but after the cruise you will see me daily. I need this for me.

Thanks everyone! Hang in there and keep Racing!
Susie

I will do a weigh and measure this morning to be my starting point. I am committing to 20-30 min of exercise daily. I like the south beach phase 2 meal plan. Not NO carb but controlled carb.I need to watch fat intake too. It is hard when you eat whole foods, fat is higher but better for you and better tasting. Portion control is big for me too. I usually have 2nds because it tastes so good not because I am hungry. Bummer to be such a great cook
It is not okay to nurture myself with food for a day well done either.

I can lose 1 lb a week til Christmas; 16 lbs. That would be stellar!!!!!!

Hiya Susie~ have a glorious time!!!!!!!!

I everybody, I am in a funk, I have been stuck at 209 for 3 weeks and am really starting to get down about it. I have been pretty good at watching my calories, getting exercise and drinking plenty of water and STILL the scale will just not move. Maybe I should kick it 5 or 6 times just to make sure it is still working. That always works for my hubby.