hello everyone!
we had a very nice hoilday yesterday. my appetite is back but i am still being careful not to overdo it. feeling a little bit better everyday. it sounds like everyone here is doing well. i am hoping to get back into my "normal routine" over the weekend and get back to dieting on monday. i am just working on getting my strength back right now. well i jope you all have a great weekend. i am hoping to get out and get a little Christmas shopping done this weekend. i haven't even started and it will be here before we know it. catches me by surprise every year, you think i would of learned by now. lol

Mornin',
Well I slept in. It was a good sound sleep!!
I just did my yoga tape and feel great.
The house is pretty messy but I will focus on the back hall today and clean tomorrow.
I ended my day better with food yesterday.

Jodi~ I am so glad you are feeling better. Did they ever tell you what it was?
It was nice you were able to enjoy the holiday.Please dont over do it!!!

Greenlass~ how did the yardwork go? It's great exercise.

Hello All,
I spent most of the day cleaning the house and decorating for Christmas. I slept in a little bit. Hubby was at work, so I got up at 8:00 a.m., had some breakfast and got to it. It felt so good to clean with no one around! I really did a good job. I did the baseboards and the registars. My DH has been running the sweeper for me because it seems to flare up my IC, but I wanted to give it a through cleaning, so I said a prayer, slapped on a Therma Care and took breaks. I'm feeling ok so far and I'm thinking its a good sign because in the past I would've felt bad by now.

I have everything decorated and I'm planning on spending some time tomorrow wrapping the gifts that I've already purchased. I'm determined that I won't feel overwhelmed this season!

I have finished my Accounting final. No all I can do is wait for the grade. I feel that I did pretty well. I know I worked extra hard to make sure that would happen!

Yesterday when I was out shopping at Wal-mart before I went to work. I ran into some of my relation that I haven't seen since June. She kept going on and on about how thin I looked! Man did that feel nice to hear.

Hope everyone is having a good weekend. Remember to stay on plan...we will start this new year not wishing that we were thinner but KNOWING that 2005 is the year we will reach our goals, because we have remained true to ourselves and them through the holiday season!

HUGS,
Susie

Holly: What Yoga tape do you do? I'm thinking I could benefit from something like that, but I don't know which one to get! Can you guide me in this decision? Thanks!

Jodi: Glad you are feeling better. Like Holly, I want to know if they told you what was wrong? I laughed when I read your comment about Christmas sneaking up on you...I'm the same way every year as well!

Jill: Glad you had a nice holiday and that you did well. I agree..time to get down to business on this Christmas challenge.

Good morning!

I painted all day. The hall looks great. I did a weathered finish in pumpkin butter, brown and a hint of blue.I ordered a border that had a white farm house, barn and cows. It looks like the farms all around us.I picked up new light fixtures(hubby will install today).
We had a "date" last night, which really means we both stayed awake together.It was nice.
Our house is a disaster.I need to get cleaning!!
I am taking the kids to a bday party at 11. It will take up much of the day.Youch.
Food was good. May have needed more water. I will be more careful today.

Susie~ I use the tapes from GAIAM you can get them at Walmart. I do the AM Yoga for weight loss. I like it because it is 25 min. That is the most the kids will "let" me do.
It is gentle and easy but a good stetch and wake up for the body.
Great job on the cleaing. Glad it was easy on your bod.Fingers crossed on the final!
((((hugs))))

good morning everyone,
i am doing well today i hope you all are also. we went out for dinner last night for my birthday. oh my appetite is back for certain lol. i ate way too much!! feeling good today though so no harm done. i am 37 yo today, pretty uneventful day planned all our celebtrating is done, just going to piddle around the house and i have to take dd to the art museum to do a review for her art class. yesterday the weather was beautiful here i should of made myself get outside and do the decorating. today there is a real chill in the air and it is sooo windy! going to attempt putting the lights on the house anyway since dh is home all day. i hate when i procrastinate. lol

holly- your room sounds beautiful!! enjoy it!! no actually i haven't gotten a clear diagnosis of what was wrong with me, still getting tests done and waiting for results from others. all of the tests so far are coming back negative so i am afraid i am going to get one of those "blanket" diagnosises (sp?) as long as it never happens again i will be fine with that also.

mychoice- good for you getting the decorating done. i just love this time of year even though it is a big stresser most of the time. i love your comment about going into 2005. i'm with you girl!! we are going to make it!! be good to yourself!!!

where are all our other friends?? labchick, girlie, hevron, greenlass and everyone else!!
hope you all have a great sunday!

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

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.