Just a quick "hi" this morning. I am home alone and enjoying it. Still in the cleaning mode however, so can't dally. I got side-tracked on the computer printing out some pictures of my kids to frame. Now I have to hurry to get my work done. Hope to be back later.

Morning ladies--

Jana--May have to look into the core program. Need to try something!

Angie--Have fun in Cuba!! Post pictures when you get back!

Cristi--I spoke to my sister last night and she had told me that she's getting a lawyer. (her husband was very ticked about the whole situation) So she's actually going to see what she can do about it.

RK--I love going to the outlets!! James & I usually go to the one in Woodburn...(I think that's the place) But I must go to Lincoln City....Love Old Navy!

Barb--I hope you enjoy your time with DH!! You reminded me that I need to get my pedometer out and start using it!! 12,000 steps is very good!!

Julie--Take care of you knee.....I think walking is a good idea to see if it was from working out that aggrevated it.

Sue--Enjoy your day....don't spend too much of your weekend cleaning....try to relax!

Susan--You do have Tom's all over the place! Hope you have a great time with Tom the man!

Mindee--Jhanai was like your little one...she started everything early, started talking before she was even a year old, and started writing words at 2! Smart girl!

Which reminds me of my favorite story to tell is when her dad and I were talking one evening (she just turned 2) and she kept saying "stop" and we kept telling her to not interrupt, (trying to teach her manners--plus we were in the middle of something important) but she continued to do this, finally I looked at her and asked her what she wanted. She looked at me and said "Stop" and held up this piece of paper. She had written stop all over the page!! I was so excited after that that I never hesitated to see what she wanted!! That was her first written word, and Exit was the second. (can you tell we did a lot of driving around?)


Morning to the rest of you girls out there!

Ok...I need to get myself cleaned up. I have half my makeup on!! Forgot the mascara. I will check in later!

thanks ladies for the nice comments about my little smartie.

today is just a day in the house. he has had a runny nose all day, and coughing and sneezing so it is all from his cold that we were told he has.

sorry to cut this short, but he is trying to take over the computer. I guess he is trying to tell me that it is his turn on the keyboard.

Back from the birthday party/preschool picnic, so the rest of today should be smooth sailing. Tomorrow my son has back to back birthday parties to attend. Now that the sun is out, I'm finally getting all the stinky camping gear out of the garage and airing it out in the backyard.

Just got a copy of South Beach from the library. I must say, and this is not to knock anyone who has had great success on SB, but I was a little less than impressed. It struck me as trying to combine the Zone and Atkins, but I didn't think it really offered anything new to the whole diet debate. I think, for good health, we should be aware of glycemic indexes, just because due to the copious amounts of processed foods in the American diet, we have lost track of the need for whole, fresh foods in our diets. But SB seems to live and die by the GI. I really don't think it is ever necessary to eliminate whole fruit from one's diet, as this diet does in its Phase one. This diet aslo claims that you will lose that tummy with this diet. Well, I think that's going to happen on any diet that includes healthy food habits and exercise. I applaud the people who have lost on this diet, as I do with anyone who has success, because we all know people have to do what works for them. This diet, on the whole, sounds like a fairly healthy way to go...just musing about a few things that didn't sit well. Though I did like some of the recipes I saw....

After looking at the CORE, I think I can accomplish the same goals without eliminating all sugar and starch. I just have to cut back on them and use the flex points. This next week on the CORE will be interesting, as I won't be watching portions or counting points with the foods on the list. That will feel kind of weird. I'll keep checking in to let you all know how it's going.

Marti - Now there's an idea for the Oregon JL's....we could meet up at the Woodburn outlet. That would be fun, and expensive I'm sure, lol

Jana - looking forward to trying out the CORE with you next week. Is it possible to sticky the info you posted earlier? I found a list on Dottie's, but it would be nice to have another place to go when I have a question. Do you think it will feel weird to stop watching portions (off the No count list) after doing it for so long?

Julie and Sue - enjoyed chatting with you two on Thursday, hope I'll see you in there again

Mindee - your little Brandon sure sounds like a doll. My DS did lots of gross motor stuff really early. He rolled over at 12 weeks, was sitting at 6 mos, walking at 9.5 mos. He has always just been a bull in a china shop

Susan - hope you are enjoying your weekend - have fun with Tom (the guy, not the cramps) What do you think of my Woodburn outlet idea?

Have a great weekend, folks

RosieKate

Hello Hello Hello .... jeez, there's an echo in here.... lol, where IS everyone????

Susan - thanks for the congrats on my wl... don't worry about your gain, I'm sure it's only tom. I'd love to have a copy of your newsletters and will be looking for them, so chop - chop, missy!

Sue - hope you got your house cleaned and are on your way south to do mine.

Marti - you must be busy this weekend!

Mindee - all 3 of my kids were ahead of schedule, too! On some things, that is. My son had advanced motor skills and both girls' verbal communication excelled, lol, and still do! Your little guy sure is a sweetie.

RosieKate - aren't you glad you didn't spend money on the SB book? I thought about buying it awhile back, but didn't, thank goodness. I thought you were doing WW on line and had the info??? The administrators here asked that we not post the food list from WW. Look for a PM from me.... not that it would be the list or anything!!

Just got back from town with Neal. Had to pick up more pictures. The grandkids are breaking me, lol.

It has been so rainy and humid here, that I don't even want to go outdoors. Neal says it's going to be better for the next 3 days, though. Have to remember that's it's August.... it's *supposed* to be hot in Indiana!

TTFN,

Evening ladies!!

I'm with Jana...where is everyone today?

I've been busy cleaning out my shed thats attatched to the house, and transferring it to the one my grandpa made us. We want to turn that room into a workout room. And boy....do I hate going through boxes!! But I did manage to fill 2 totes, that I bought at Walmart, from 6 cardboard boxes!! So I've been sifting through, transferring and recycling! Not too much fun....but is sure kept me busy for a few hours. I kept asking James "do you want this? how about this?" He came home last night and then got to stick around for awhile before he was off again.

Jana--I received my WW magazine today and I remember you mentioning that there will be some info on the Core program in there....I have yet to find it, but I just glanced through it. The recipes they have inside look SO good!! I'm really going to try and do this. In fact, I was talking to my sister (her name is also Sarah) about WW. And she wants to do it with me. We talked about how maybe we can each have a notebook and write everything thing we eat, what exercises we do and then each week swap our notebooks and give each other either a lecture (hee-hee...that will be her giving it to me)or praise what we've done and to record our weight. It seems that if we have someone to go to, to do that, it would be easier. Does all that make sense? Anyway...we're still talking about it and will set up something soon.

RK--Liking the idea of meeting in Woodburn. And yes....it can be spendy!! You know, I LOVE going to "Harry & Davids" I just have this sense come over me when I walk in there. Can't describe it, I just feel good walking in!!

Mindee--Oh....give little one a hug and kiss from one of his "Jaded Aunties" nothing like having a little baby with a cold and not being able to talk and tell you where it hurts or what he needs!

Hello all you other gals....whats been going on today?

Jhanai & I went to the store and bought everything that is COMPLETELY junky!!! I was almost ashamed when I went to the registar!! BUT....before you girls lecture me I told Jhanai that this weekend is the last of the junkfood festivities! School will be back in session the next weekend she is here and she'll have a more strict sleeping schedule and all that jazz...and so this weekend we'll splurge. And thank god I WI before I agreed to this!! I'm still sitting at 145lbs. I'm happy with that. I'm definately not a fast loser. Every two weeks I may see a drop....but next weekend-----unless I really do well with the Core program....I most definately will see it go up! (don't even ask what I bought!! It's not good! )

Ok....I'm off to munch on.......hmm...I better not say I may have your eyes looking at me in disapproval! Ok...it's not that bad...chips and salsa isn't going to kill me....but too much will.

I'm babbling ladies...I will check in in the morning!

Happy Sunday morning to you!

Julie - you and I were posting at the same time yesterday. Hope today is better for you! How'd the sleepover go? Did anyone actually get any sleep, lol. Good luck with w/i today.

Marti - we had to clean out Fern's sheds when she was sick, and I thought we'd never get done! She was quite the little packrat - even saved the waxed paper bags that comes in cereal boxes! I hope your sister Sarah does WW with you! The Core info in the magazine is limited... did you get my PM? I didn't like the recipes... well, I didn't mind them too much, but couldn't imagine Neal ever eating them. Check out the Mexican recipe I posted on the Core thread. Glad you and Jhanai are having fun before school starts.

Hi to all you MIA Jaded Ladies!

Today I'm going to trim up some plants outdoors that need deadheaded bigtime! We had a storm with 1" of rain, and horrible winds yesterday evening, so I know there will be lots of sticks and limbs all over the place to be cleaned up. Lots of good exercise!

BBL,

Good Morning ladies--

Wow...second to post this morning? Hope you are all having a great weekend!

Jana--I did receive your PM. I'm going to print it out later. I have to do some "serious" grocery shopping today so that would be nice to have as a "list"!! I will check out the recipe again after I'm through here. There is this recipe in the magazine that I want to try....can't remember the name off hand, but it looks very good!!

Not much on the agenda for today. Jhanai & I are just going to do some crafty things SHE wants to do. She wants to make a collage....she's actually at the dining room table right now already starting it....what about breakfast?!

Ok ladies.....wake up and chitchat a little!!

I'll check in later.

Good Morning Ladies~

I was on yesterday and posted on a couple of the threads but had to go someone was at the door. So I logged off thinking I would get on later-didn't happen of course.

Mindee~oh how I miss the kids being that age. My sons assisstant just had her baby and I asked him if she needed a babysitter! Just dying to get my hands on the baby, I have yet to see her.

Jana~I can totally understand taking lots and lots of pictures of the grandbabies-I would too! We take pictures of Ernie like crazy which seems kind of silly. But he is our baby and when you pull the camera out he comes running. Never saw a dog who liked to have his picture took! CONGRAT'S on your loss this week!

Marti~glad you and Jhanai had a great time shopping! I think sometimes it is okay to go splurge on the junk, as long as it doesn't happen often and one gets right back on track. Maybe that is my problem!

Susan~waaaaa, I want a newsletter...hope your meeting with Tom went well. That was this weekend wasn't it?

Julie~sorry to hear about your car and your Uncle. How is he doing? Sending (((hugs))) and prayers your way.

Sue~did you get your cleaning done? You can come and clean mine, please!

Barb~12,000 steps is good! I need to get a pedometer. Had one but when we moved it disappeared somewhere. I would love to get one of those talking ones.

RosieKate~you took the words right out of my mouth about SB. I did buy the book. Foolish woman I know. Never could get it at the library and I saw it cheap enough so bought it. If anyone wants it let me know I will be more than happy to send it!

Angie~I know you are gone already but I wanted to wish you guys a safe and fun vacation in Cuba! Looking forward to seeing lots and lots of photos when you guys get back!

Not much on the agenda for today. Getting some laundry done and going to finish my book, maybe get in some practice on the old keyboard. Went to mass last night because DS and DH had to be to work this morning early and don't care to go by myself so...DS and I went last night, well at 5 pm and then went for a 30 mn. walk afterward. I was being lazy yesterday and DS came home and said are you going to mass, No, well then are you going for a walk later, no. He said yes you are. I just kind of laughed. I did. Drug my lazy butt in the shower and went. I am glad he talked me into going for a walk. I am going to try my best to get up early and go 3-5 days this week. I do feel better after going. Anyway, that is what's up with me.

Hope everyone is having a great weekend. TTFN

WELL GIRLS I LOST 2 LBS!!!!!! SO I'M AT 190LBS RIGHT NOW!!!!!!
I was very surprised, because I had ice cream sundaes twice this week, but I did walk 3 miles everyday so maybe that was the key.....
The sleepover went well, the kids didnt want to go home, but they kept me up practically all night, so Im a bit tired today!!!!

My uncle is doing better, the doctors werent very positive at first, but they said that's hes really done a complete turnaround, so they hope he recovers without too much trouble!!!

It's very hot here in Rhode Island today!!! So Im staying indoors with my AC on full blast!!!! Tomorrow I have my annual physical, so hopefully all is well, but I am going to mention my knee, cause it continues to give me problems...

Hope everyone else is enjoying the weekend....I'll check back later

Julie

I'm here, I'm here, I'm here. Just been busy. Friday after work I had to pick up the toothless cat. Poor old girl had 5 more teeth pulled. She's still not feeling too hot, sleeps under my bed alot. But at least she is nibbling on canned food. Then I relaxed and cleaned the house. Yesterday I had to do an admission in the afternoon and a regular home visit. I'm on-call, so might as well. Had take-out pasta with dbf last night. Today I still haven't managed to do much. Guess I finally don't have to do anything so it's very hard to get motivated. Don't get me wrong here, I have plenty to do, but it does not absolutely need to be done today.

Like Jana said, it has been terribly rainy. We've had rain and thunderstorms every day since last Monday, I think. That may be part of my motivation problem. From what I've heard, the week is supposed to be much better, so I'll have to catch up on my yard work then. Maybe I'll clean out the hall closet upstairs. That sounds like the kind of thing I'm in the mood for today! Exciting huh?

My neighbors are in the process of moving out today. Well, they've been working on it for over a week. Can't figure out what is taking them so long. I got it done, mostly by myself, in a week. One day with movers I hired. Hopefully that young couple I talked to a few weeks ago bought it. I haven't asked. Figured it's none of my business.

Well, I'm gonna go do something. I've been sitting long enough. Suppose I'll pick up the back porch and the closet. Not too strenuous!

Jen

Hello ladies…..how are you all doing?

Brandon has a new found “passion.” A friend of mine from another website told me about this website that you can go on and play peekaboo with Elmo, Zoe and Big Bird. Brandon LOVES it! He knows how to make it work, and it is really helping him develop his hand/eye coordination! We are thinking that he is going to be in the smartie classes because of how advance he is!

Well, our little man has two teeth on the left side of his mouth. Which hasn’t been making this cold any easier for him. I was also working with him yesterday on rolling over both ways. I had him on his belly, and he rolled over on his own on to his back! (he only did it once, and wouldn’t do it again to show daddy) But hey, it is a start! He also hates to lay down now. The only time he will lay down is at night to go to bed, and when he is eating. Other wise he has to be sitting up.

Jana~ Thanks for the information! He is really smart, and he has said a couple “words” already, but my hubby still claims that he hasn’t said them. Brandon a couple weeks ago was getting mad because it was food time, and I wasn’t going fast enough, so he figured that if he said mom it would make me move faster. Then the other day it sounded like he was saying duh. He has said hi on a couple occasions when people have said hi to him.

Marti~ I will be sure to give him a hug and a kiss from you. He seems to be fine during the day, but at night is when he gets all snotty and can’t seem to sleep for beans.

Cristi~ My sister Katy goes back to work after Labor Day, and two days a week, I will have Brandon and her two little ones. She has an almost 3 year old daughter, named Veronica, and an about one month old little boy named Nicholas. Brandon is 3 months and 4 days older then Nicholas. So it should be fun on those days to see how I will handle having more then one. (I am just wondering how I will manage to fit in eating for myself. As well as how I am going to manage feeding them all at the same time. Brandon is already on a schedule, and Roni can tell me when she is hungry. It will just take some time getting used to Nicholas.)

Julie~ That is awesome about the weight loss!! It is good to hear that your Uncle is doing better.

Jen~ It is good to hear from you. I hope your cat starts feeling better soon!

I tried to post earlier, but lost it in the ether. Now I can't remember what I wrote....I have few minutes before taking DS off to the next birthday party ( Mindee, oh what you have to look forward to!)

Jana - Congrats on your loss and thanks for the PM. It's ok about the sticky. WW does seem a bit touchy about "their" info. I got that same list over at Dottie's. Wonder how WW feels about that site - they distribute everything freely. Hmmm

Julie - WTG on your loss! Walking definitely helps, I've been walking alot this week and the vacation poundage is starting to come off, thank goodness.

Hi to everyone else. My former long post addressed many more individuals, but sadly I don't have time to get it down again. Will try to get to more individuals over the next few days.

RK

This'll be quick- not really a great day today. Had to go into work this afternoon/evening to do an inventory. Had spent all morning running around getting last minute stuff done for school with 16 year old daughter. Had been already having tons of problems getting her to do her share around the house before this, but she and I had talked about what she wants for school and how that correlates to her responsibilties around here. Well, I got home and she had actually made the house worse. I had to walk right behind her a make her do what should have already been done. She was so snotty to me and mad because I was doing this- she does not see that if she'd simply do it, I wouldn't have to get after her. On top of this, our 18 year old son had taken off for 3 days- with no word on where he'd be. He just appeared at home today, acting like it was perfectly fine. Well, ladies, I guess my husband and I missed with them on the "responsibility" part of their upbringing. Sorry to go on about this- just really upset with them.
One piece of good news that I do have is that I did not eat in reaction to being upset- which I used to do alot. I almost did and then asked myself how eating would solve any of this.
I'm just going to try and go to sleep- I'm sure things will look better in the morning!
Goodnite All! Barb

Evening ladies--

Well I have to say this....Jhanai & I DIDN'T splurge that much last night! We had bought those small Totino's Pizza's last night (only 2) for dinner and chips and salsa, Oriental Rice Crackers,& cornuts(small bag)....really not that bad once I look at it today. But it's over with and we went and did some serious shopping today...loaded up on fruits and veggies...got my chicken (she says I eat to much chicken) some other good stuff. I was more proud this time when I went to the registar!! And a BIG bonus....James can come home look in the fridge and not complain that theres no food in the house!! (All that junk food thats left over will be thrown out when she leaves)

Cristi--Taking Jhanai shopping...I have noticed that she really has taken from me the "watching the sales"! She's always telling me whats cheap, whats on sale..how we can get 2 for one....so on. Even with the school clothes...we only bought one outfit! Amazed. She told me that once I get the job, that we can go shopping then...right now, she can wait. (sweet)

Julie--Congrats on losing 2lbs!! Hurray for you!! That always feels good. What is your goal weight again?? Is it in your siggy? I haven't actually looked to see if it was.

Jen--If your neighbors are like me...they have a lot more stuff than they realized and are probably going through it as they move. I took my time last year when James & I moved....we had soooo much stuff!! I was wondering where we got it all! We ended up leaving some of the furniture--a Chair, a coffee table, the fridge and so on......

Mindee--New teeth!! I remember Jhanai (I say that a lot don't I? ) getting her first teeth. She always got them in two's. The top ones first, then a few days later the bottom ones....she was soon full of teeth!! And so cute!! If I find a picture of her when she was little, I will figure out how to scan and post. I love her baby pictures!

Rk--Well I sure know who to call when it's time for my birthday!! think in January you'll be free to set something up for me? I know you're not actually doing all the setting up..but you're the first person that I've heard that's had so many parties to attend!!

Barb--I feel for you...two teens in the house. And if I can remember when I was 16...it's just how we are...so I wouldn't blame yourself for how you are raising them. Just wait...once they're on their own and having to clean their own home....then they'll see why you've been on them this whole time! I congratulate you for taking control and not eating during a stressful time! That is a great step towards success!!

Evening to the rest of you lovely ladies!!

Well Jhanai is hollering for me..time to make a healthy meal. Not sure what that is yet...but I better get on it!

Take care and may sneak in here later on!