Hello Everyone, I Sure Hope This Get Thru.
I Have Been Lost In A Cyber Timewarp I Havent Been Able To Veiw Anything Newer Than Sept
I Tried To Post A Sos But It Didnt Go Thru.
I Just Kept Jumping Around The Site Hitting Keys Like A Deranged Fool. Hope Its Ok Now, At Least I Got To The Current Day! Well
I Didnt Do Real Well During Thankgiving. But
I Didnt Gain So I Will Just Keep On Trying
Got To Go. I Have Spent 2hrs Just Trying To Get This Much Done

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU ,HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR JODI!!!!!!!!!!hAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!!!!undefined :hb:

Hello
 

Well, I'm done with work for the week PHEW! This weekend was a hard one with lots of patients and everyone needing more than the usual. 'tis the season to be sneezin'! I got my review from my new supervisor today. I almost fell over! She was so nice. It's so nice to be appreciated for a change. I haven't lost anymore, but it's ok because I haven't gained either. I'm just hoping to lose that one more pound by Tuesday or Wednesday so I can make my goal.

Debbie - I'm glad you found your way back from technical purgatory!

Jodi - HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHICKIE! I hope this next year is a wonderful one for you.

Holly - When you're done with your house, you are always welcome to come start on mine. ;) I'll even pay you. I completely suck at painting and so does my hubby.

Susie - I'm crossing my fingers for you on your final exam. I wish I was as organized as you are. I haven't even begun to decorate for the holidays yet. But this week is the week I need to get it started and done.

Hope everyone is well, I'll check back in later,

Nan

good morning chicks!
well i am back OP starting today. my tummy seems all better and i have to get back on track! it is back to work for me today too. i am so not looking forward to the pile of work that stacked up from being off all last week! i did get the lights up on the house yesterday and i had a great birthday weekend!! thank you holly and labchick!! i hope you all have a wonderful day.

debby if you click on "last page" that will usually bring you to where we are now. we really should start a new thread to shorten it up, i hate to step on anyones toes though.

Hi, wonderful chicks!

Well, the kids and dh are back where they belong today (school and work) so I can get my house back in order. I may pull out the Christmas decorations today and try to get some of that done. This year is going to be difficult in gift buying for the kids. They really don't want toys anymore-more into video games. I did very well yesterday with the food, but not so good on Sat. Thinking about going back to WW just to have some kind of accountability each week. I REALLY want to lose this weight. I'm so tired of not fitting into MOST of my clothes and don't want to buy new ones in bigger sizes! We can do this, girls!

Our weather was gorgeous the last few days. The yard turned out beautifully-it looks so much better with all the leaves sucked up. I would like to get some pansies to put out now that the geraniums have finally died.

Holly-Wow! Your hall sounds so cute. I'm okay at painting but am scared to try the different techniques available now. I love the country look. I'm glad you had a date with your dh.

Jodi-I'm so happy that you are feeling better. It's scary when you get so sick. I hope that they can let you know what's wrong. Happy belated birthday! 37-just a baby!
Where did you go out to eat for your bday?

Labchick-Congrats on a good review! It sounds like you like your job. I have my fingers crossed for you to make your goal.

Susie-You are much too good at getting everything done and studying and running your life. I hope you did well on your final. :)

Debbie-Hope you're doing well. It's so frustrating when you can't access things online.

Well, gotta go clean up, exercise :) and get out the Christmas things.

Have a blessed OP day!

Jill

Good morning!!!!

I have 4 toddlers toddling about and 4 big kids off to school. Yippee!!
I had a banana and scrambled egg for breaky.
I must same I am bursting with happiness today! I had a great weekend and I just love the kids I have for babysitting right now.
My son got his report card on friday(grade 1) and it was all b's, so totally on target for his grade. Hubby and I have been laughing lots.DD seems to be going througha whiney thing but we are handling it together and I am not overwhelmed.

I cleaned all aft yesterday and you cant tell right now. At least I KNOW it is clean under all the clutter.

Labchick~ if I could get paid for painting I would be in my glory,lol.
Debbie~ hugs, hope you getting back on track.
Jodi~ I hope YOU have a wonderful day. Dont over do it. Glad you feel better!
Greenlass~have fun getting organized again!! You CAN do this!!! Your yard sounds pretty. We are WAY past pansies here. Everything is bare and brown and grey.

I was thinking Girlie should start a new thread since she started this one!! ??

Have a delightful days dear chicks!!

Hi Ladies,
I'm running behind today! Things at work are crazy! I'll get things caught up here shortly.

I haven't given my notice yet and I really need to do that by Wednesday of this week. I want to go and sign the papers from the other company before I give my notice and the HR person is out until tomorrow. Hopefully I can get in to see him tomorrow. I'll just feel better when I have those papers signed.

I laughed when I read how most of you think that I run my life well. I sometimes think I'm losing it!

I didn't get a chance to get online yesterday but I did make it the Y for a workout. I hadn't worked out on a Sunday for over 2 weeks and I was bound and determined that I would make it there yesterday. I sure felt great about myself that I did! I had bought myself some new workout pants at Walmart and I just felt "stylin". I think it's important to buy new things for ourselfs along the way so that we can feel nice in our smaller things and even if they aren't smaller, we all deserve to look nice! Don't you agree?

Holly: It sounds like you are having a fun filled day! I don't know how you do it all! I saw your comment about a new thread. What does everyone else think?

Jill: I can really relate to having everyone out of the house so you can get back on track! I operate that way also. Your comment about being tired of not fitting into your clothes is something I also relate to. That's what started me on this journey. Keep that thought in the front of your mind...it will help you get to where you want to go!

Jodi: Happy Birthday. Sorry I missed it! (how does everyone know when everyone's birthday is?) I'm glad you are feeling better.

Nan: Glad to hear that things are going well on the job front. I hope that you make your goal. I know you are trying your hardest and I want you to be able to say you achieved it! Keep up the good work!

Ok..I need to get back to what I'm suppossed to be working on.

Talk to all later.

Susie

Good Morning All, Woke Up Early, Feeling Great Today. But It Is Sleeting Here. Way To Early For That. I Am Going To Put In A Video And Move A Little This Am. I Am Doing Better On Portion Size. Jodie: Happy Late B-day, Glad You Are Feeling Better. Holly: I Kept 6 Boys Ages 5-9 All Summer One Year So I Know What A Challange
And What A Pure Joy That Can Be. Of All Things It Was Not A Boring Summer. My 2 Sons Are Now 26-30 But They Still Remember That Year Greenlass: I Have A Problem Finding Clothes That Look Nice And Fit Right. If It Fits The Monster Hips The Shoulders Are Way Too Big. I Wear A 26/28. But Not For Long. OH, WHEN I WAS HAVING A PROBLEM FINDING THE LAST PAGE IT HAD TO BE THE SETTING ON MY SYSTEM. CAUSE I GOT ON AT WORK. I JUST COULDNT REMEMBER MY PASSWORD SO I COULDNT POST. I CHANGED SOME STUFF IN USER CP AND NOW ITS FINE. HAVE A GOOD DAY

Hi, beautiful chickies! It's a cloudy morning and I am going Christmas shopping! Yea!! It should be fun. I am going to stop in at Barnes & Noble and try to pick up the book The Thyroid Diet. I am going to read it and see if it helps any with the weight loss. I am doing excellent so far today. Breakfast was 2 egg whites scrambled, sprayed Pam on the griddle, and 1 piece lo-cal whole wheat toast with ff smart-beat and tiny bit of jam. Since I am leaving the house to go shopping, that will help with not grazing. Moo!! I LOVE to snack. I think my biggest problem is portions, though. I always want more than I am supposed to have. I need to change my mind set to be satisfied with what I can have. SIGH!

Debbie-It's great that you're feeling good today. It is too early for sleet. Yuck! I am also glad you figured out about your computer.

Gotta go shower and run. Bye!

Jill

Hello Ladies!
Yesterday went pretty well. Food was great. It was busy and after DD had dance til 8pm, I ran out of steam. The house is pretty messy but there are a lot of kids here. I did get the kitchen cleaned well this morning and a couple loads of wash in.
I took the kids out to the egg lady,butcher shop and park too.Soon it will be lunch and nap time.
DD is on a playdate all day.
Food is good today so far. I will WATP.

Hugs to everyone.

Hello Everyone,

I had a little bit of a setback last night. I had 3 cupcakes! 3! I made myself stop when I realized that I was just stuffing them down. I did it when I came home from work. I'm pretty sure it's stress. I haven't given my notice to my company yet because I need to sign the papers at the other company and until I do that I don't feel comfortable giving my notice. However, it's getting down to the wire. The HR guy at the new company was out yesterday and should be back in today. I'm hoping so! I tried to call but got his voice mail. After my company taking it's offer off the table I just am a little gun-shy.

This morning before work I wrapped a couple of presents. I'm going to try and do that a little each day so I don't have so many to do at one time.

Well, time for lunch. I brought 1/2 a ham and cheese sandwich and some chips and some califlower (raw). I'm going to read my book. Yes! I'm reading for pleasure for the next couple of weeks...no more Accounting until Jan!

Susie

I just read the greatest thing. A woman listed 5 things she did RIGHT that day.
Why not do it every day. What a geat positive spin!!!

hello everyone,
you all sound good, i am having a really bad week. dh took the boys to help his uncle cut down a tree on sunday. the tree was covered with poison ivy, yup they all 3 got it!! my youngest has it the worst of the 3, i just got back from the dr with him he prescribed a steroid for him to take. poor little guy has it all over his face, he is miserable. my dd got hurt in gym class today (knee) the nurse called and they sent her home on crutches. the dr checked it while we were there and said she could of pulled a ligament. i don't want to see another dr this year!!! i did a good job not over eating because of all this i feel pretty much in control of the food situation so far. keeping my fingers crossed!! thank you all for posting here all of your inspiration gets me through each day!

holly- sounds like you had a good day! congrats to your son on the good report card!

mychoice- don't beat yourself up, good job catching yourself with the cupcakes. i hope you get the job situation worked out i know how stressful that can be. good luck.

debby glad you found us again!

greenlass- you sound so positive!! keep up the great work!! let me know how the book is. i am a diet book junkie.

Hi, everybody! I had a good day food-wise yesterday, probably because was busy all day. I need to get the exercise thing going as a habit again. It's amazing how quickly I can lose the good habits and keep the bad. It's weird-I don't hate walking, usually I like it when I get out there and get going, but it's SO hard to get my rear in gear and just do it.

Well, I need to get up and go do some housework and see what kind of trouble I can find to get into.

Jodi-Poor girl! Poison ivy is a booger to deal with. A few years ago when we went camping, my youngest son got a bad case of it. It was all over his face, also. It was so hard to get him not to scratch it and spread it! I'll be praying for him and your dd to heal quickly. How old is your youngest ds? I'm so proud of you for not using food to deal with the stress of this situation!

Susie-I can relate on the cupcake thing. I'm glad you stopped yourself when you realized what you were doing. I hope you get to sign your papers with the new company today. How did you do on your final? or no grade yet? Are you reading anything good? I'm a bookaholic.

Holly-Sounds like you are super busy. You're a good woman, taking all those kiddies about with you! How was the WATP?

Well, gotta go. I just started the Thyroid Diet book last night. Haven't gotten to the actual diet part yet. Keeping my fingers crossed that I will stay in control of the eating monster today. Being home all day is my worst time. God bless you all!

Jill

Good morning Everyone,
Thanks for all the positive words about my cupcake binge. I'm ok with it and I'm moving forward. I can truly say that because when I got home from an employee meeting last night (I had to go because I've not given my notice yet; my boss isn't in today! If he isn't in tomorrow I'm going to HAVE to call him then. I can't really wait any longer.) I felt like having a snack (stress eating) but I didn't, I thought to myself, it's not going to make anything less stressful. I just brushed my teeth and went to bed!

Jill: I'm glad you had a good food day yesterday. It is hard to get back into exercising, but once you start its easy, so just start! How's the book? I have a low thyroid myself and I take medicine for it. You asked what I was reading; right now I'm ready "Hard Eight" by Janet Evanovich. Have you ever read any of her books?

I am signing papers with the new company today. So at least that will be done. I haven't heard what I got on my Accounting final. Hopefully I know something by the end of the week.

Holly: I think listing 5 things we do right is a good idea. I'm going to be aware of that today and have my list tomorrow! Thanks for giving us something new to try!

Jodi:You really are having a tough week ((HUGSSS))) to you!

Ok, time to get busy at work. I've got a lot to do.

Susie

5 things I did right yesterday~
Got back n control of the house and tidied 3 rooms
I ate 3 bowls of salad in the aft when I ahd the munchies
got out and ran some errands instead of putting it off
bundled up 4 kids to go outisde in the cold even though I didn't want to
cooked a great dinner

I relaxed all evening last night. Watvhed some TV and read and had a good sleep.
Good morning so far.
Dh is home and "says" he will do some tiling!!!!!

Jodi~ (((((HUGS))))) holy cow you have a had a rough time of it. Keep your chin up. It has to over by now!!

Susie~ you are doing so well with all the uncertainy in your life.I am an avid reader too. I have read at least a novel aweek since i was 8 years old. I read all genres.

Greenlass~let us know ther premise of the diet. It might help all of us.

Take care dear chickies!!

hey all i'd love to hit 199 but realisticly its gonna be very very difficult for me although my supposid weight according to the "gospel" charts is around 180ish i'm very broad and stocky so 199 i'll be ripped up lean mean fighting machine. but i'm damn sure i'm gonna get there

Been a busy week or so...
 

Hi all. Sorry it's been a minute since I've checked in. With Thanksgiving and all, it's been nutty. Also had a knee problem over the holiday which wasn't much fun.

Greenlass - We're on the same page with exercise! I love doing it, but getting up off my rear is the hard part. Can't really exercise for about a week right now (knee), but will pick it up next week. Just do it, girl!

Jodi - Way to go in making good food choices, despite the stress!

Debbie - You and I have a similar problem (I'm also a 26/28). The sleeves seem to be SOO long in some of those clothes! But neither of us will have to be concerned about it much longer, right?

Holly - Love the 5 things idea.

Hope everyone has a great day. Talk to you later.

Good Morning Everyone, Im Having Trouble Sleeping Again. Hope It Passes, I Dont Like Taking Meds For It. I'm Still Working On Portion Size. I Dont Snack Much. But I Eat Too Much At Meal Time. I Weighted And I Have Lost 3 More Pounds. Greelass: I Am Always Telling Myself That I Am Going To Get Up And Go For A Walk And Then Finding Something Else I Think Needs Done Instead. Luckily I Have A Active Job And
Am Walking Outside For 3 Days A Week.
JODI: HOPE YOUR SONS ARE DOING BETTER!

SUSIE: CHANGING JOBS IS STRESSFUL, BUT IT WONT TAKE LONG FOR YOU TO GET ALL SETTLED IN

HOLLY: I LIKE YOUR 5 THINGS IDEA, I'LL TRY IT today


SLIMMINGSI: HELLO HOPE EVERYONE HAS A GREAT DAY

Hi Everyone,

I'm still in limbo because I haven't told my old boss about my decision to leave. He hasn't been in the office. I'm thinking he will be in this afternoon. I hope so. I need to get this over and done with and move on!

Here are my five things that I did right yesterday:

1. I didn't have thos cookies and milk that I was thinking about having last night at 9:00 p.m. when I was watching the Nick and Jessica Christmas special. I really talked myself out of them. I waited 20 min and after that 20 min I didn't want them. Of course seeing Jessica Simpson's body in that one white outfit that she had on helped me to make my decision. Wow! Wouldn't it be something to wear that and look like she did?

2. I had a good walk at the Y.

3. I didn't wimp out on the weight training. I used it to get my energy back and my head clear.

4. I help someone who I know did me wrong last week with something that she wasn't able to do. It's easy to be a good person when people are nice to you, but it's hard to be nice to your enemys!

5. I told my husbad that I loved him and that I needed him in my life. I think he's been doubting it because I'v been in so many directions. So, I made sure that he knew that I consider us the most important thing going on.

Debbie: Congats on the 3 lb loss! I hope you get the sleep problem figured out. Have you seen a doctor about it? The reason I ask is that I had a friend who was having trouble sleeping. He went to the doctor and was wanting a sleep aid, but the doctor ran some blood work before giving it to him and he found out he was a diabetic. That was his problem. He's doing very well now with everything.

Heather: I hope your knee problem resolves itself soon.

Slim: Welcome! It's nice to have you on board with this. You sound determined! I know you can make it.

Holly: You are such a busy woman! and yet you seem to take life instide. I hope I learn to be much more like you!

Ok..got to run.

Susie

My day yesterday was fairly uneventful. I spent a lot of time rocking the wee baby and then a sick 18 monther. I got lethargic as the day went on. I did wash the floor at nap time.
Dh did not do any tiling. He slept on the couch from 10am-3pm and then again from 8pm-11pm. Then he came to bed and slept through the night. He must have been one tired little man.
The old me would have been pissed off. The new me felt compassion and realized how exhausted he must be to sleep so much.That would be the right thing #1.
I was grumpy after supper and stopped myself from yelling.#2
I went to TOPS and weighed in. I was down .5. I also borrowed the No Gain Holiday Challenge from the thread here and the group wants to do it.#3
I had to call the nasty Mom from SS and I have put it off for 4 days, I did it. #4
I did some stretched last night. #5
I thought I didn't do anything of significance. Maybe this is a good exercise!!!
I have 4 kids today.They are palying well. Tomorrow is a school holiday. ARG! It will be chaotic. I have asked a grade 8 boy to come and help out.

Slimmingsi~Welcome!!

Hevron~ How's the knee feeling?

Debbie~ Congrats on the 3 lbs, that's a huge loss!!!!

Susie~Hope all goes smoothly for you today. Our hubby's can take the back seat a times. I try to keep mine in the forefront too.

Jodi~ How's the crew doing today??

Have a glorious day chicks!!

Hello everyone!

First of all, WELCOME to anyone I may not have "met" yet.

I apologize for being so bad at posting lately. My computer at home is so slow when DH is not on it...and here at work, it's hard to get on here with all the smiley faces and stuff - not businesslike ya know? So I try to sneak a post here every once in a while! LOL.

I have been a little lazy. The wisdom tooth surgery went well but I took it as an excuse to be lazy. In honor of the holiday season and all the challenges that will come about with eating, I started a kickboxing class! I surprised myself.

New Year's is a weird time when I get depressed...but November and December is typically a good workout time for me...it's January that is the hardest. I'm not sure why. The gym is always so packed during January and February and I think I just feel more self conscious or something. I tend to lose weight in the winter...but fall out of it around March or April. So I'm taking my cues from how I know I typically act during certain times of the year and work on changing those behaviors.

Anyway, the kickboxing class was a little hard since it has been exactly 2 weeks (!!!!!) since I have been out for a workout. If I had not stopped going, it wouldn't have been very difficult for me. But I have learned that the body builds itself back up pretty quickly when it is given the chance. I'm going to kickboxing again on Saturday and I hope I can get the moves down and into the whole routine before New Year's, when I expect the class to become packed.

Sorry for the big post...I just wanted to throw out an update. I'll be back soon.

Girlie

Hello All!
 

WOO HOO! It finally happened! I'm down below 230! It's two days later than my goal, but I'll take it! I almost fell over in a dead faint when I looked at the scale this morning.

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. I've been so busy taking care of stuff for this next class and getting my kids ready for their winter sports that the computer has not been part of my daily routine. It feels good to be back though and see how you all are doing.

Girlie - I don't know where you find all the energy to do all those classes. I think one kickboxing class would be enough to do me in.

Holly - I'm glad you're feeling better about your reactions and all. It's nice to see progress on any front.

Susie - I hope your situation with your boss sorts itself all out. It is hard to do sometimes, but remember even if he has a conniption over it, wasn't he the one who told you you were lucky to have a job? HMMM, and now technically (for the moment) you've got TWO! ;)

Debbie - I am so very happy for you on your loss! That's awesome! And just think, it's usually much harder to lose it this time of year so it's an even bigger accomplishment! YOU GO GIRL!

Hevron - I hear ya on the clothing not quite fitting right. My biggest problem is the shoulders. They always drape almost half way down my upper arm and I think it looks tacky. Things are fitting a bit better now that I'm down to a size 22, now the shoulder is only about 1/4th of the way down my arm. It's not much improvement, but it's better than nothing. I can never wear the same size top and bottom either. I'm always one size bigger because I can't stand it when tops pull over the bustline. It makes me feel like Dolly Parton whenever I see that in the mirror. I know it sounds stupid, but it's just a pet peeve of mine with clothes. Oh well, someday I'll have a body that fits the clothes better.

Slim - Welcome aboard. Hope you reach your goal!

Jill - Please let us know how that thyroid diet book is. I've also been looking at the blood type diet. It sounds silly, but I figured these books usually have a little food for thought so why not look into it?

If I've missed anyone, I'm sorry, but I have a preschooler yelling downstairs and that's NEVER a good sign,

Nan

Hi, girls & guys! Truly enjoy reading all of your posts. It helps to know we're all in this together! I worked yesterday so the house is in major disarray. Still haven't gotten to the Christmas stuff. It would be good exercise to haul it up the stairs fromt he basement. I AM going to walk today. My eating has been pretty okay this week but no real exercise since Sunday.

5 good things I have done today: 1) Got three adolescents off to school without losing it. 2) Got dh off to work in a timely and loving manner :> 3) Ate small bowl of high fiber cereal for breakfast 4) Checked in here and felt good about the day ahead 5) Got up from the computer and walked for execise and fun (Can this count as is in future?)

Has anyone seen the new Bridget Jones movie? I would love to see that in the near future. I think Hugh Grant is so cute. I did find a new workout outfit. Yea!

Nan-I'm doing a happy dance for you! It's so great to reach a goal! Have fun with the winter sports.

Susie-Very good things you posted. I'm glad you are doing so good at your exercising. It is important to keep DH first in life, even though it's hard to do at times. I love Janet Evanovich. Stephanie and Lula are a hoot.

Holly-Continue doing good work, girl. You are terrific!

Good to hear from Debbie (3 lbs-WOW!), Welcome, SI! Hi, Girlie-good luck with the kick-boxing-that would kick my rearend!

Ashamed to say, I haven't looked at Thyroid Diet book anymore yet, but promise to over weekend! Going out to walk! Bye!

Jill

hi all glad to see everyone is getting prepared to survive christmas and girlie well done on the kick boxing lesson they are very hard when you start up u use all sorts of muscles you never realised you had i do judo freestyle fighting and thai kickboxing and love it all but the first time i did thai boxing i couldn't walk for 2 days

Good morning Everyone,
I was able to get up this morning and start the day out with a fresh clean attitude! I've told my boss my decision and it went really well. Now, I'm looking forward to starting my new job in just a week. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time!

I had my weigh-in last night. Down 2.5 lbs! I'm in a new set of numbers! I work on this weight-loss 10 lbs at a time. So, that's my focus...those next 10 lbs coming off.

Jill: Yeah! You went for a walk! Didn't it feel good? I want to see the new Bridget Jones movie also. We are going tonight to see Christmas with the Cranks tonight. That looks so funny!

Slim: It's so cool to have a guy here with us!

Holly, Jodi, Nan, Girlie, Debbie and anyone else I've missed I hope you are doing well. Looking forward to seeing all your posts.

Labchick: Congrats on getting below 230! It's so difficult for me! I hope the next 30 pounds drop off quickly for you!

Slimmings: Welcome! My kickboxing class is more of a Tae Bo sort, but it's still rather effective. I'm SO sore today, especially my upper calves. I will have to take it very easy tomorrow in class. They do a lot of jumping jacks and a lot of jumping in general. I am going to stretch a lot. What part of the UK are you in?

Greenlass: Hello! I like Hugh Grant's roles as well. Did you About a Boy, Notting Hill or Love, Actually? All very fun movies of his. Love, Actually is one of my favorites.

MyChoice: Congrats on the 2.5 pound loss! And Congrats on the new job! Such new thing happening in your life!

Yikes my calves are so sore. I'm having apple slices and no sugar rice pudding for breakfast. Not sure about the rest of the day.

Hope you all are well. I know I'm definitely looking forward to the weekend.

Girlie

Good afternoon!
It is a school holiday here.The grade 8 boy didn't work out. So I took 6 kids to the early years centre and then out to lunch at a local diner.Nice not to mess the kitchen up.They are all playing quietly and soon 3 will be off to nap.
I went to bed at 9 last night. I am afraid I am getting the virus DS had. I am popping echinacea and vitamin c.
Lots of hockey stuff tomorrow. I really want to decorate for christmas. My border is in for the back hall and shelves are painted so I need to put that together.
Both kids had outstanding reports from their teachers too!!!! I am thrilled. My son is not an easy child but he is doing very well.
I ate well yesterday and so far today.
No extra exercise this week.I will try for some this weekend.

HUGS and a BIG HELLO to everyone. Sounds like we are all rolling into the weekend on a good note!!!

.........she can finally exhale!!!!
oh gosh what a horrid week!!! work is off my mind until monday, everyone here is on the mend. the steroids the dr prescribed really helped the poison ivy infected crew. i am home from work and have NOTHING, hear me? NOTHING, planned for tonight. i just want to sit in silence lol. so the scale did not move at all this week here. i need to sit down this weekend and really put more thought into what i am eating etc. i just sort of slacked with all that has been going on. i am not doing anything wrong that i can see just not enough of the right stuff, water, veggies, exercise etc. i will make a bigger effort this weekend to regroup.

holly- i love your new attitude!! you seem so happy! keep up the great work!! congrats on the loss!!!

mychoice- you too congats on the loss and making it to a new set of numbers. keep up the great work. good choice not going for the cookies too!!

slimming- welcome!! nice to meet you!

labchick- great job!!! it is always great to get to a goal!! glad your hard work paid off!!

girlie- good job on the kick boxing!!! keep up the great work!!

greenlass- i'm trying to wrap up the decoration here also i think we can count that as exercise!
debby- great job on the loss!! keep up the good work!!

hevron- hope your knee is healing ok.

well i hope you all have a great weekend!!

Jodi~ How's was your free night?? I hope it was relaxing and peaceful!!!
Glad everyone is on the mend!

Girle~ great workouts!! I am far from kickboxing.I admire you.

Susie~ what a relief. Hope you are enjoying a worry free weekend.

Greenlass~did you get the walk in? You are doing so well!

Hugs to Slim, Debbie,Hevron and everyone else!

It is a day of hockey for me. I would love to be home putting up my border and cleaning but that will wait til tomorrow. DS is thrilled we are ALL going.That's what matters.
Have a glorious day.

Good Afternoon Everyone, I Hope Everyone Is Having A Great Weekend. Ive Been Fairly Busy. Between Shopping, Cleaning And Shelling 5lbs Of Pecans For The Freezer. I Am Glad Had Help With The Pecans. Girlie: Kickboxing! Wow That Is Great. I Have Trouble Climbing Stairs. Maybe This Time Next Year I'll Be Able To Give It A Try. Jodi: Sound Like Thing Are Going Better, It Is Much Easier To Stay Focused On A Goal. When Your Life Is Calmer. Holly: Hope You Have Luck Avoiding That Virus. Labchick: Yeah!!!! Under 230. Way To Go!
Slim: Hey! Hope All Is Going Well With You I Have 4 Areas I Really Have To Work On.
1) Portion Size. 2) Eating Slower. 3) Increase Activity Level. 4) Learn To Say No! Thank You. Hugs To All.

Debbie~shelling pecans,wow! Do you make PIES or should I not say that word here, LOL.

I have had a good couple of days. Good food. Not enough water. Lots of housework today.Running out of steam right now. I am roasting a chicken for dinner.Maybe I will get a second wind.
DH has been a grump. I sent him out to visit the guys for the aft!!

Hope everyone is having a good weekend!

hi girlie i'm in the deep south west of england in plymouth

Good Morning, I Had Such A Wonderful Day Sunday. Every Year Hubby Goes To A Toyrun. (motorcycle Rally To Raise Toy For Kids), But I Have Passed For Several Years. You Dont See Many Fat Chicks There! He Convinced Me To Try On My Leather Jacket Since I Had Lost Some Weight. It Zzzipped!!! So Off I Went And Had A Great Time. Talk About Motivation. I Got Up This Am And Found A Old D. Austin Tape
And Did My Very Best. Holley: Yes I Use The Pecans For Holiday
Goodies. But The Are A Great Snack Just Raw.
You Can Toast Them With A Little
Salt And They Are Good That Way Also Slimmingi: I Have Always Wanted To Visit The Uk. My Fathers Family Come From Wales. And My Mother Was Irish And Cherokee. What A Temper That Redhead Had.

Hugs To Everyone.

Debbie:
Whoo Hoo on going to the rally! Let's make 2005 a year for many new beginnings!

Slimmings:
I'd love to visit England, outside of London. I was in London this time a year ago and liked it, but it was so big-cityish and everything moves so fast. Plus, it is hard to find larger sized clothing there, especially since a women's US size 18 is a UK size 20. All the stores I went into only sold up to a size 20UK and barely fit - where do people who wear larger sizes shop? I did go to a secondhand store and found a lovely wool duffel coat that I just love.

Holly:
I have trouble with the water. Maybe we could make that a goal this week.

I think I mentioned to everyone that I am in a Healthy Heart Group. It's a program through one of the local hospitals and a group of women meet each week to talk about our challenges and goals for the week...not necessarily weight loss, but just heart healthy changes. I've been making one exercise goal and one food goal each week. For example, mine was to get four workouts in and eat my full servings of veggies for at least three days this week. We kind of tailor our goals to what we're having trouble with, and we are advised to start small and gradually add on. Some people aim to have an apple or two a day...some aim to get their 8 glasses of water in a few days a week, etc.

I think I will do that on this thread starting next week. Wednesday is the last day of our class and so I'll want to continue with the weekly goals. It will be sad to leave the group...we've been together for 12 weeks!

BTW, the kickboxing is kicking my butt. I almost cried after class on Saturday. Not because it was too hard physically...because I have so much trouble getting the moves down. For example, I'll be jumping when they are moving on to squat, or I'll be kicking when they are punching. It's hard for me to listen to the instructor and watch her and predict what she's going to do next. So I'm always a few seconds behind and it's embarassing because I feel like they are all watching me and laughing. I felt like a totally fat cow the other day. All the girls are so thin, doing their perfect kicks and stuff...I felt so, so sad and never wanted to go back. But before class, I signed up for another 4 classes...I wish I had waited until I saw how the class went before I registered...but I'm determined to go to all four classes. Maybe I'll even catch on and will enjoy it. But I felt really ashamed on Saturday. I don't want to give up.

CD

Whoosh!
We are having a freezing rain storm so all the busses were cancelled and work for DH. All the other parents still had to go. I was looking at 8 kids and Dh who was sitting on the couch barking out comments etc. I was ready to scream. I meditated instead asked for patience amd strength. DH changed his tune and was pleasant and one family stayed home.We have coloured and done crafts and now the big kids are out sliding around the yard.It has been nice.
It is almost lunch time and then nap time for 4 of them!!
I rock.
Food has been good again. Water is much better. I am usually really good with water but i was out all day Sat and wasn't prepared.I am mostly at home.
I got a big chunk of housework done last night.
All is good.
I need to make peanut brittle for a cookie swap on Friday. Dh and the kids eat most of it. If it was a cheese and cracker swap i would be in BIG trouble. LOL.

Debbie~ you are a power house!!!
Girlie~ I admire your perseverence!!

How is everyone else???

I hate being injured!
 

My knee is healing very slow, and I'm ticked off because I can't really exercise. Walking at Wal-Mart is a challenge right now. Oh well...healing's on the way, so hopefully I can pick up some exercise soon.

Girlie - You'll get those moves down. Once you start becoming familiar with the moves, it won't be any problem at all. I had that issue when I started step aerobics (w/o the step), but you get more familiar with it in time.

Jodi - Thanks for asking about the knee!

Hope everyone is doing well. Can't talk long today, so I'll write everybody again tomorrow. Blessings to you!

don't worry about being behind in kick boxing girlie just cut down the reps to keep up with everyone so if its 30 kick on each leg but you can only do 20 when everyone else moves on stay with 20 then the next time try and get in 21 thats how i started i never had any probs from the others but it was a propper fighting gym with 2 national champions in it so the fact u were there blowing out of your arse and sweating badly was enough to get there respect i went one stage futher and stepped into the ring and sparred with them to

Hi Everyone,
This is a "drive by" post. I'm so busy trying to get everything wrapped up at work before I leave on Thursday.

I'm looking forward to going to the Y tonight. I need the workout to destress!

I hope everyone is doing ok today. If not..let's take a minute and take a deep breathe and get our heads back on straight! I know I need to do this..so I just did it.

This board is so wonderful that we can come here and cheer together when we are doing well and know that when we aren't we are here to give each other a hand up.

Susie

Afternoon all!
 

Sorry I've been so remiss about posting, but things have gotten very hectic around here. I'm almost ready to start back at class and my nerves are shot. I'm hanging right at 228 and very happy about it. Only 3 lbs to go this month and I'll have reached my goal of 225. WOO HOO! I would love to be below 220 by the first of the year, but we'll see. One lb at a time.

Susie - I hope your new job is everything you want it to be.

Hevron - I hope your knee heals quickly. It's always a bummer to be limited by any injury.

Holly - We're having freezing rain here too. It sucks, but at least I don't have to drive in it.

Girlie - You'll get the kickboxing down pat in no time. It's when you are the most frustrated that the biggest breakthroughs come out.

If I've missed anyone I'm sorry.

Nan