Shelley, if you go to the Dr Phil web site, somewhere in the archives, I remember Joy, his wife, doing a show about hormonal changes as we age and some natural products and herbs we can use for relief.

Sher, I bet you are so dark spending so much time by the pool! Is Drew ready for school to start? What grade this year?

Deb, I wish your mom the very best with her "new knee"!!!! You are a very dear daughter and I'm sure your mom appreciates everything you do!

Ramona, I'm not motivated, I just know I need to get this weight off. It's not healthy and I'm starting to feel old!

Helpful hint for today: Follow the plan that is right for you. What works for one, might not work for another. Find a plan that can easily turn into a way of life for you, creating healthy eating habits.

HI!! I am so glad to read everyones posts. You guys that are staying 50% or better OP CONGRATS!!! I have had a lot worse days than that I'm talking 100% not OP. LOL But I do have some better days.

Guess What!! I am going to be posting in the exercise thread. My dad has been walking mostly for a stress reliever and something to do. I have been walking with him now for the past week. And I can't believe how many miles we have been walking. 4 or 5 miles every day. If I could just keep my eating or what I eat under control I should be able to drop a few pounds. So exercise thread hear I come. YEAH!!!

Sherry we played at KY Downs. But I would love to play at some of the others. It would be great to meet and play Bingo!! That steakhouse is great. They have good salads, steaks and chicken fingers. A lot of their food reminds me of Raffertys. Tell your parents that we have a nice new Ponderosa in Portland if they like to eat there. My kids love Ponderosa. My dad is still about the same. He has good and bad days. I still haven't talked to mom very much. I worry more about my dad. He is like a little lost puppy.

Carol thanks for the pep talk. Think you could call me every morning, noon and night and remind me to stay OP?? LOL

Ramona your granite will be beautiful. You will love it. We put granite countertops in our kitchen and bar area before we moved in and we just love them. Remodeling is hard work and stressful but wow it sure is a great feeling when you can sit back and enjoy it.

Gayle thanks again for letting me email and vent. It helped a lot. You and the ladies here are the only ones that I have been able to share with. I appreciate you thinking of me and allowing me to ramble on.

Shelley hope your decorating is going as planned. Everything sounds beautiful. Stress is taking a toll on my eating. If I didn't know better the symptoms resemble(sp) morning sickness.

Going to run to curves to work out. will post more later
Tina

Whew Tina, all your "talk" about working out is making me tired!!!
I think I will really like the countertops. They are for the bathroom. I'm still having trouble deciding what accent color to use. I hope your dad starts having more good days and less bad.

We are living with my dad until the remodel is finished. There just wasn't a place for us to even sit down with all the furniture crammed into the existing spaces. My dad is really enjoying having us there. I guess I've been too self-absorbed to realize just how lonely he really is. We may be there for another 3 or 4 weeks, but I think it will be really good for him. Dan leaves for his return to Iraq this coming Monday. He just came by my office and is on his way to get a regulation haircut so he will be ready. I don't even want to think about it.

Yeah, Tina!!! I'll see you over at the exercise thread!

I went to get a crown put on my tooth today and have never gone to such an awful dentist before in my life! It was at Coast Dental, and when he gave me novacaine, he actually took hold of my jaw and jiggled the skin from the outside. I felt like I was in the health department or something. Unbelieveable!! Then he kept asking me to open my mouth wider and move my tongue back. I have never, ever been treated like that. I still have to go back to get the crown put on. I only have a temporary right now. After that, I won't go back there. Needless to say, my mouth aches right now (but of course I have no problem eating on the other side of my mouth!)

Tina, no problem. I hope everything works out for the best. GREAT JOB EXERCISING!!!

Shelley, next time sit with your knee positioned at an angle towards the groin area.
LOL! Sorry you had a bad experience.

Hint for today: Choose healthy fruits or vegetables as a snack. Add a spoon of peanut butter or a slice of cheese for a filling snack to get you thru until meal time.

Hi everyone. I am leaving to go on a mini vacation. Our second camping trip of the summer. The kids are excited. I will be back on Sunday. I hope everyone has a great weekend.

Tina

Hi, I am back from the Peace Gardens. We had a wonderful relaxing time. It was really intresting stopping off at little towns looking at antiques and crafts.

There is some great motivation happenning here. I need to make better food choices too. I am eatting to much sugar.

Tomorrow I see the surgeon. I hope for some good news.

On saturday we are going to a Rodeo. I think that will be a lot of fun. I haven't gone to one in almost two years.

I am tired now, I am going to go for a rest. Just wanted to let you know that I am back home.

I'm glad your back, Dee!!!!!! YEEE-HAWWWW!!!!! A rodeeee-o!!!!! We are the Cowboy Capital of the world here in Kansas. I'm not too big on the rodeo, although I do like the cowboys in the tight fit'n jeans!

I hope you have a nice camping trip Tina!! Have fun!!!! :)

Dee...I'm so happy you're home!! Get some rest and have fun at the rodeo!!

Gayle....I agree! I'm not too much for rodeos but love to see them cowboys in those tight jeans!! :o Ride 'em Cowboy!! :lol:

Wrangler butts drive me nuts!

Can anyone say "George Strait?" Yum! :o

Gayle-I like your hint for the day. I never add pnut butter to snacks, but it would be a great idea to do. I'll try it sometime!

Yea, buddy! Like them tiny butts in tight jeans!!

Sorry I didn't get a chance to post this morning with my motivation for the day. :lol: I went into work earlier than usual. It was a very very busy, stressful day. Whew.. glad it is over. :(

I have been OP now for 4 whole days!!! On a roll now..... :D

Gayle: I love your helpful food hints. They are wonderful. How are you doing? Have you been able to get 100% OP yet? If not, I am sure you will soon.. We can do this together.

I love the talk of Wrangler Butts!!! WooHoo... Ride em cowboy!!

Dee: Hope all goes well with the surgeon. Take care of yourself. Sounds like you are not letting this thing slow you down. Your having a better summer than I am.

Have fun Tina on your mini vacation. Great job and exercising too. WTG...

Ramona: Sounds like your whole family is getting a lot out of spending time at your Dad's. And it sure sounds like your house is going to look great when you are done!!

Sherry: How are you doing? Have you been able to get back 100% OP? Come on girl. You were doing so good before. If your not 100% yet, you will get there. I have faith in you.

Debbie: How is everything with your Mom? I am so happy she came through everything okay. You are one busy woman this summer. Lets get back OP... You and Sherry were doing so great a few months back and you will be there again real soon. I can feel it!!

Seems everyone has been super busy this summer. But it will all come to end way too soon!!

See you in the morning ladies!!!