Morning ladies--

Getting ready for school and I thought I would pop in for a minute....and NO POST???? What's up with that? You're all usually up and going a couple hours before me!! Get some coffee and chat a little!!

Ok...I guess I really don't have much time for chatting at the moment but I will be back after school and catch up some.

Angie--I hope your friends decide to join us...the more the merrier!! And maybe they can help you with the posting of your photo!! (just teasing, take your time, we're all patient......... )

I think I need some coffee myself.

Ok...time to dry my hair before I leave the house with the '50's slick back look!!

BBL
Marti

Hi ladies~

Carree~good to see ya posting. Hope you are feeling better. So, was Yanni good? Okay, kind of a dumb question. He was here and I completely forgot! I so wanted to see hime in concert, darn.

Jana~you had me worried-I figured you were talking about the FT but you scared me for a minute. You have come such a long way and I would hate to see ya quit.

Susan~I know what you mean about protecting your feelings. Just don't do like I did and put a wall around you. I still find myself doing that. I also think like Angie said, Alex will probaby always have feelings for his ex, and especially since they have kids together. And I don't think it is so bad that he didn't go in for a hug or kiss. When I was dating I never wanted them to touch me, especially on the first date. But him saying he will email you...?? So has he yet?? Noisy aren't I? Well, if it was meant to be it will.

Marti~girly, you need to be careful. Are you sure you didn't hurt yourself? Glad you and yours sis had a wonderful time. Sorry to hear about your grandma. As hard as it is to see a loved one pass just remember, when it is time for her to pass, her body may be gone but her spirit will live on forever and she will always be with you. And the memories you have of your time together will always be there, so she will only be a thought away.

Angie~yeah the doc did the shot right, she did the first one also and did it the same so not sure why it didn't work this time. The ibuprofen didn't work this time either so not sure what they will do. I need to call her and see if they received the results yet. And what is this about you not liking hockey?? You can't live in Canada girly and not like hockey! I love hockey, going to the games, not so much watching on tv. But I have been banned by Vince. I can not go to a game and not get excited-a little too excited and Vince doesn't want to have to fight his way out.

Hi to everyone else!

Well, I started my day off good. I decided I have had enough of being fat. I can't take it anymore. I am so disgusted with myself when I look in the mirror and don't want to look this way anymore. I also, got some pictures back Saturday and saw the one of me and my cousin and I look HORRIBLE! I am going to tape a copy on my mirror to remind me everyday that I DON'T want to look like that anymore. I am also going to post my weight in my signature as embarrassing as it is. Anyway, because I was out and about this morning I did eat breakfast and lunch out, but I made good choices. McDonalds egg mcmuffin, I think is only 5 pts. and subway club sandwich-plain for lunch, which I think is 5 points-I need to check and make sure. Dinner is going to be a salad and a healthy choice frozen dinner. I will have a snack later, an apple or an orange and I got my vitiamins and water in. This is only day one but I am going to see a loss this Saturday on those scales!

Have a GREAT Monday ladies!

Good Morning

So sorry about your grandmother Marti- I am sure it is a heartbreaker. sending prayers for her health. Just curious what her age is?? My grandmother is 93.

Carree- Wonderful to see you back!! lol- I haven't seen you post that much since I have been posting but know you have popped in at times.Probably need to go check out the Bio's again and familiarize (sp)) myself again........blah,blah.

I am at the library and some of the letters are worn off the keyboard!!! help me Marti

Oh, yes.......he (alex)emailed this morning.Usually he emails in the afternoon ,so that was nice to hear from him.What struck me was this story he told. His wife had an affair and they seperated for 2 years. The papers were finally drawn up and before he signed them he called her up and said " are you ready to come home yet??" She said "what -are you crazy?? " It had been 2 years..........so he went ahead and signed the papers.It broke my heart- I could see his eyes get teary. I also think at 28 (she was 18) he was a late bloomer (his words) and this was the first lady he had been with.
So, he really hasn't had that much *dating* in his past. Though when I asked him when we first started emailing if he had dated he said some but nothing ever clicked with these ladies-

So, we'll see. I am not real eager to give him time to figure things out. I have done that in the past with men (remember Kevin, Ang??....lol.) Doesn't hurt to be a freind and time will tell. He is a gentleman, very sweet-
I just am looking for a freind and he does give me that-

What else?? Oh ya.......hope you are feeling better Angie

My time is up!!!! I better go.

TTFN

Afternoon ladies--

Susan--do you not have a computer at home? Do you only use the one at the library? I was curious...and maybe a bit nosey!

Cristi--I'm with you and feeling tired of being not in the shape I want to be in. So finally changed my way of thinking and decided that it's now or never and I'm going to do something about it!!

I plan on printing out some kind of routine I want to follow everyday. I decided that when I come home from school....I will put in a half an hour to an hour of some form of exercise (counting my crunch challenge) then do my homework (exercise first since homework can go on for hours) and whatever time I have left, then I can do whatever else I want to do such as scrapbooking. I love to scrapbook, but I have been in a slump on how to do my pages, when just yesterday...I realized something....it's not that I'm in a slump...I'm feeling guilty!!! Guilty because I could be doing some execises instead of sitting staring at my pages accomplishing nothing! Does that make sense? So I just wanted to get rid of that guilt and do something about my weight. (wow...a light bulb finally went off in my head)

I'm also going to make small little goals for each month and post it in my signature. And when I reach it I will make another one and so on. Sounds all good, and I'm hoping I keep this little bit of motivation to get me into the routine again.

And...........(always more to what I have to say) After losing HALF of what I want to lose, I will reward myself with something that I have been wanting.....just gotta figure out what that will be. Give me something to work for!

Wow....I felt like I've said a mouthful.

Well, I will check back in later when ALL my things on my list are finished!! Must put my priorities in order and get my head straightened out before I fall into some sort of depression. (and no one here wants to listen to my boring depressing post right?) This will be my first week of getting back into it so please......keep your fingers crossed for me that I can stick with it. Feel free to give me advice or voice your opinions if you "see" me slacking! I need a bootcamp type of atmosphere!! (ok...maybe that's a bit much)

Alrighty....I'm starting to babble on....I will chat later on.

Marti

Hi ladies,

Susan - like Cristi, I think Alex taking things slowly is a good thing. And It's sad about how his ex-wife did him. Maybe he wants to take things slowly to protect himself - after all, he only knows what you've told him, and he is probably gunshy, so to speak. Communicating through email may be his way putting a little distance between you until he is more sure of you.

Carree - good to see you! Glad you are out of the hospital and the bronchitis is better! Thank you for your Easter card, too.

Marti - when I get down to where I want to be weightwise, I will get all new clothes. I do already have so much more energy! Just have fun with your grandma while you can, and make lots of memories to hold you over.

Angie - I added to my weight loss info the 10 pounds that I lost and kept off from last year, so the number listed is actually what I've lost from my highest weight. Tell your friends to join us!

Cristi - have you heard anything about the MRI yet? I know it's hard waiting... I am so proud of your renewed determination!! If I didn't still weigh so much, I'd post mine.

I have spent the whole day having fun with Madison. I asked Mary if I could have her for awhile and we went to town to buy some ivy and I just kept her, lol. I let her pick out some impatiens to take to her house - (Mary has a lot of shade) - and she picked out some real pretty pink ones. We had a turkey tortilla and an orange for lunch, then we both took a nap, lol.

My son and Gina started WW today, too. She bought a WW cookbook and will let me know how the recipes are. Hey! I never posted the Southwest Chicken Stew one.... well, maybe next time I'm here, okay?

Be good,
Jana

Hi Again

That is so cute Marti!! I wish you the best as you continue with your new weight loss program- thinking- lifestyle- Not sure what you would want to call it???
Enjoyed reading your *babble*
I don't have a computer at home. I use it at work- like now - or at the ex's - usually in the mornings - when I am waitingto take the girls to school. On the weekends I can pop in the office and use. So- your not nosey ...lol- I did use the libraries today.

Sounds like you had a fun time with your grandaughter- Jana...... I agree about the family pictueres being on the internet- feel uneasy about that.I like the private email thing though-

Thanks Cristi!! Received your card today- very sweet and you are welcome for the pictures-

Kathy- Got yours off finally today!!

Rita- Where are you?? Miss hearing from you

I miss my Rachel- she left Sunday. I am going to see my father tomorrow- he might have a computer for me- we'll see.
What else?? Took a nap with the Gabster- had a Atkins shake this morning- missed that. A lot of running around in the car- the ex is keeping Gaby overnight tonight because Becky asked if she could.

Oh yes.......I do agree slow is best- he is a doll, think hightly of him- feel truly blessed to have him for a friend-.

UGH........better get busy Walked 2 miles and feel better- need to drink some more wadder though.

TTFN

Hello again--

Well I did as I wanted to do. I got off this computer, did some workouts, did my homework (the rest I have to finish at school, don't have the same program) and then I did a little more crunches. Feeling pretty good. And I did very good with not snacking. I am such a BIG snacker it's not funny!! And I didn't even realize it until one day I was talking with James about what to get at the grocery store...wondered what he wanted for snacks. He said that he doesn't snack....I thought about that and he's right! He doesn't, but I sure do! So time to put stop to that...unless it's healthy!! Fruits and veggies.....only to keep me going.


Just wanted to pop in and say hello. I'm going to watch the Discovery Health Challenge.......


Talk to you all tomorrow.

Marti

Im ready to strangle both kids...they keep fighting over the computer...then Brandon changed the whole layout of this computer so we all have seperate ownership blah blah meaning for me to login takes forever...I usually take that time to go and yell at Brandon for a bit more....grrrr

Cristi,,,actually I went to an Oilers and Flames game years ago...got into a huge fight, and watched the drunk I was fighting get hauled away...I stood there dripping beer...did i mention I hate beer? gag We were in Calgary (Flames) and I was cheering Edmonton (oilers)
But I am a big Red Wings fan...(remember my last name?)
About the arm...acupuncture? deep muscle massage?

Susan,,,thats sad about Alex,,,the ex sounds terrible.

Jana,,,I could of used a nap today...Mondays at work are insane.
Becky and I went and saw Mystic River on Friday. Was not expecting that...thats all I can say....

So far I havne't heard from the show....don't think I got it. *sad I have tomorrow to know for sure if Im not in.

well off to bed I go,,,night all
Angie

awwww. Ang & Marti............don't go to bed yet!!!

I feel so alone here in Oregon with out my kids-

Terrible feeling......

You tell Brandon to let you have the figgin computer!!! Tell him Auntie Susie says so......that should scare him...lol

Yes, his ex is not so nice. He never says anything bad about her though - another sign what a gentleman he is....he travels that 3 hours every other weekend and if he is 30 mintues late she won't let the kids go with him- even though the court order says she has to meet him half way.

OK- pmsing- taking midol which helps.

Rainy here- just want my Gabster---maybe I will just go get her??lol

Better go-

ttfn

Good morning ladies,

Susan - Mary is the same way when someone else has her kids.... she misses them and is so glad to see them again. Hope your dad gives a computer. I know how aggravating it is to have to use somebody else's.

Marti - you're doing great!! I used to be the Queen of the Snackers in the evening. I would truly eat enough calories to make up a whole extra meal. Now I will have 3 cups of popcorn, or something similar, and that's it. Neal likes popcorn, but never eats like I did. He sure chows done at mealtime, though, lol. You mentioned bootcamp - have you ever been the the Bootcamp weight loss site? Yikes, they kick butt over there to anyone silly enough to say they cheated on WW. I have never been on their sh** list, but have seen what they do to others. The thing is, it is a really good place to go and read the posts for motivation.

Angie - It's been a long time since I saw a movie at the theatre. Secondhand Lions, I think.... We always say we're going to go see this or that, then hardly ever do.

Hi to the others....

I have a hair appointment with a new stylist this afternoon. Wish me luck!

I am doing real good w/WW and I've been getting exercise outside, so I'm not too worried about that, but haven't had nearly enough water! That is my goal today - so I filled a pitcher and am determined to drink it all.

BBL,
Jana Banana

Good Morning-

I never heard of Secondhand Lion?? What is it about?

Did you see Dr.Phil yesterday. I think he was talking with a lady that had a meal in just her snacks? Kind of reminded me of what you were saying- Jana.

Anyway, my dad gave a computer to my sister already- we'll see if he has any more laying around. I don;t think my sister uses hers at all- maybe I can snag that one if nothing else?? He was the director of an AA program that is folding- though he still goes to the office.

It is Toddler Time at the library - so I better go!! I see Gabster getting into other kiddie strollers.......lol *sigh*...I am sure the other mothers are going to love me???lol

I weighed in at 143.5 this morning- I just feel there has been a lot of stress going on. Think this Alex thing has totally distracted me and not real happy about that- I need to get back to taking care of me....and stop worrying about other things.....
also I am pmsing and crampy and basically seeing the world through a bent nose???? lol is that possible???

Better get!!!!

Evil Eyes looking at a slacking mommy..........lol.

My haven't you ladies been busy bees last night and this morning. I had planned on getting on last night but we got busy and I lost track of time. Trapsing all over town trying to find the trees I wanted to plant by the house. Guess where I fine them this morning after checking 2 other Wal-marts?? The Wal-Mart I go to to do my weekly shopping! Geez! Then we had this horrible thunderstorm! The thunder when bad will make me sit up in bed-I am ready to jump out of bed and get somewhere safe. It stems from living in CA for so long. Not sure if anyone, other than Katie has been through a good size earthquake but before it hits it kind of sounds like thunder crashing, a big boom-the ground actually rumbling. Marti, you and Susan probably feel them, or do you? Anywho...we finally got some shrubs, trees and some beautiful shrub roses! OMG-I had to get these roses-4 of them! They are yellow (can't remember the exact name) and virtually impossible to kill-I hope! And the guy is coming over this evening about the grass. Of course with it supposed to be raining most of the week not sure he will get to it this week.

Angie~a good deep massage sounds soooo good! I wish the insurance would pay for that rather than a trip to the chiro. I'm glad you didn't say anything else about Mystic River-I have been wanting to see that for a while.

Jana~I looked in the mirror and said "NO MORE" Sunday evening I was so uncomfortable in my clothes I went and put my pj's on, that is terrible. I need to do like Dr. Phil says and get rid of all my 'big' clothes. I wear a lot of baggy clothes to hid my big booty and because I like to be comfortable. But it also gives me room to gain without noticing unless I get on the scales. You don't know how embarrassing it is for me to have posted my weight but I thought maybe that's what I need. I am also not concentrating on the big picture but rather doing baby steps. Aiming for 5 pounds at a time. Haven't heard about the MRI yet. I did call yesterday and the nurse was going to find something out and call me back. She did this morning and left a message so as soon as I get off here I will call her back. The pain is so much better today, and wasn't as bad as yesterday but then that's how it goes. It is fine for a while and then all of a sudden it hits and will hurt for weeks at a time. Sounds like you and Madison had a fun time. Good luck at the hairdressers today-of course I didn't see anything wrong with your hair.

Marti~good for you! I too was a snacker, but through out the day on the weekend when I was bored. I did quit that though a while back because I quit buying snack food except for Healthy Choice popcorn, slimfast bars, pretzels, fruits and veggies. My problem is fast food-I am addicted! WTG on getting your exercise done-that is going to be my next challenge-regular exercise. I am trying to concentrate on one thing at a time rather than everything. I do believe most of it is in our minds. I have got to work on my way of thinking, and so far it is working. to us ALL on this weight loss journey.

Susan~sounds like Alex has a bear of an ex. That is so wrong that she won't let him see them if he is 30 minutes late. What ig there is a bad wreck or something? Geez, anything could happen and 30 minutes is not that bad. I give him a LOT of credit for putting up with the ex. I did catch part of Dr. Phil-what about those people at the BBQ-did you see all that food! And the one woman had two plates filled high! Was that the same woman? Hope you and Gaby have fun at the library.

Carree~would you like to share (pm) your address with the rest of us so we can send you cards also? Hope you are feeling better today.

Hi to everyone else!

I need to get going ladies and call the doc and do a couple of things around here, like exercise! So far I am doing good staying OP, but then this is only day 2 and it's not over yet. I did very good yesterday and am proud of myself-now to stick with it!

Hope everyone is having a good day. I will try and be back later.

Hello girls--

Let me start out with I'm TIRED!! And I have no idea why I'm so tired. Went to school did the school thing, then I went over to my grandparents right after school to visit my grandma. She's looking tired herself. Had a good visit. Got some good advice for my flowers when putting them in a vase..

Then I came home, MADE the dogs go outside, made them because it was raining so hard and when it rains this hard, they don't want to go out!!

And that was it. So why so tired? Not sure. Ate breakfast and lunch. So I'm not skipping meals. Who knows.

Cristi--This exercise challenge I'm doing is going to be tough, but the next day I'm just so darned proud that I even got off my butt to do anything that it's worth it. Just need to keep it in my head that it will do wonders for me in the end.

Susan--You're losing weight girl!! WTG!! But you didn't sound too happy about it. What is the goal weight you're reaching for? You better be staying healthy, don't let stress get to you. You'll start feeling bad and we can't have you getting sick on us!

Jana--The snack queen were ya? Well let's see......here is an example of a day of me snacking....(not anytime recent)
Breakfast.....then a couple hours later searching cupboards for chips, peanuts, popcorn anything salty. If I find anything I would eat that then I would have to find something sweet to counter act the salt. Then back to the salt once I had the sweet. (then I would realize that I've been snacking too much and stop) and I would do this between EACH meal and after dinner!! Terrible isn't it? It was like eating all day!!! I haven't done any of that in awhile but if I keep snacking the way that I have been, I could get back into that terrible routine and I'm not wanting that at all. (A girls gotta have her figure you know!! )

Angie--Mystic River...I've heard of that movie, but just can't think who is in it! I've kept my fingers crossed that you got the part today! I hope you pop in to let us know!

Hello to the rest of the Jaded Ones ....I think I better get ready to make dinner...still need to figure out what it's going to be.

You all take care and I may pop in later.

Marti

Hi Crsiti & Marti

Yep- I have felt an earthquake before when I was on the coast- think it was down in the Mt Angel area?? Also there was one up in Washington that we felt 4 years ago.

Nope- not happy!!! lol

It is PMS mostly = my back is KILLING me. Taking Midol in the morning and that helps.

Think my goal weight is 140/139.....like that pound is going to make a difference.....lol. Just to say I am in the 130's is kind of cool , I guess.

Have training tonight - so better get the Gabster to the Ex-

I snack on carrots- lol........um, it was the African American family of women that I was thinking on Dr Phil- Cristi

OK- out of here!!

THANKS for the card - Ang

Hi ladies,

Susan - if your sis isn't using the computer, maybe she would be glad to get rid of it. Does she live close-by? I did see Dr. Phil, and hope the family learns to eat more healthy. I think it would be okay for them to still get together and eat if they changed the menu! There wasn't one thing there that a person could consider healthy! At least they have come forward for help. What about the woman who's friend turned her in, the one who can't stay away from drive-throughs? I don't think she is really motivated, do you?

Cristi - yay for staying OP so far. It was storming here when I woke up this morning, and it was almost scary. I have some Carefree Delight rose shrubs that are pink with yellow centers. They are truly carefree except for trimming them in the Spring and they bloom all summer. I've got them tumbling over a low concrete wall and am going to put hollyhocks behind them this year, on the other side of the wall. You oughta see my azalea that's in bloom right now - breathtaking!

Marti - glad you are having lots of visits with your grandparents. Hope you get some rest. Glad to know I wasn't the only bad snacker, lol! My favorites were sandwiches with chips on the side followed by something sweet. Yes - an entire meal after dinner. No wonder I got so fat.. but that was then and this is now, and I'm a changed woman, lol.

Well, I got my hair trimmed and .. are you ready for this.... highlighted! They are very subtle, Neal and Katie didn't even notice, but Mary did. I went to a new stylist at Penney's and like her a lot. She is young but didn't try to fix my hair in an old ladies style - you know, all backcombed and rollered, lol.

I stayed OP today but didn't drink the water. Why is it easier for me to not eat than to drink water?? Doesn't make sense......

C ya,
Jana