TGIF gals! Another 4 mile day for me and I ate OP all week. I am really getting used to this and am not hungry. Cut out the snacking which I realized I was doing often.
Going to a craft fair with my neighbor/walking friend tomorrow. She is picking me up at 7 as we are stopping for breakfast. Will be lots of walking so I might not have to hit the streets when we get home.
Cleaned out some closets and drawers with a nice stack to go to Goodwill. Did ironing...ugh! Went for a chest x-ray and blood tests, and out to lunch today. More health issues which I won't go into tonight.

Hope everyone has a good week-end and gets out into the sunshine.

Good morning, ladies,

Samantha - if you're reading this, you found the right place! :) Just jump right in, ok? The ladies here are very sweet and will soon become like family to you.

Shanna - didn't you ever get the box I sent?? Sheesh, the post office ain't what it used to be... Prayers are being sent your way... actually, they already have been....

Mindee - I have to agree with Cristi about the dust.. I burn candles, too, and still have a dusty house, lol. If you haven't had dust for 6 months, I want to buy the brand you are using! I went to Brandon's site - what a cutie! I don't sign the guestbook, because everything takes so long to load for me.

Angie - hope you're feeling better! You better slow down, missy! Don't care if I DO sound like your momma, lol.

Cristi - I also like to switch authors... variety really is the spice of life, I guess, lol. Hope you're having a great weekend. Any news about a vehicle? What about one for DS?

Marti - seems like all the JLs have a clean house now.. YAY! Glad the petunias are still doing well. Have a good weekend with your family.

Susan - have fun at Saunies Island. Where is that? I wanna go, too!

Katy - hope things slow down a little bit for you this weekend.

Sue - have fun at the craft fair. Breakfast out is hard for me. I always stick to just scrambled eggs, 1 toast and a small oj, and it ends up being too many points! When we are out of town, I usually take my PB and graham crackers which is 5.5 points. You are doing just great with the exercise!

Jen - hope you're having a good weekend.

Katiecat - hope you had a really good birthday! Is this when you're at Disneyland?? We want details!

Barb - you haven't been here for awhile.... stop by when you have a chance, ok?

Well, I'm down 1 1/4 pounds more. Sure does feel good....

I was going to sign up Mary and myself (and maybe Katie, if she wanted) for a scrapbook day at an Amish village, with the best crafts and food for lunch. But when I got the info in the mail, I found out it is $80 each person! Yikes! That's too steep! Shanna and Marti, maybe you ought give scrapbooking classes to make extra money!

Gotta get dressed and go see the grandbabies! I need some sloppy kisses!

I found you!!! :) :)

I appreciate the invitation to your chats!!

A little about myself, I am 23 years old, live in Amarillo, TX with my husband and my cat. I decided on 9-1-04 to do something about my weight. Since then I have lost 15 pounds. (Probably mostly water weight but that's ok w/ me!!) I am not on a specific diet, just trying to exersize more and eat less. I have completely given up all sodas and taken up drinking water. It was really hard at first, but I actually have no desire for a Dr. Pepper now :) I have also given up fried foods and fast foods. Fried foods don't bother me so much anymore, but I do crave a double cheeseburger from McDonalds.... :mcd:
My husband surprised me the other day with a membership to a gym, and I have gone twice. Yesterday I actually went to a Step N Flex class!! I didn't do great, but I did it anyways. One day I will be able to finish a whole class. Today I will do my pilates video.

Anyways, thank you for inviting me and I look forward to getting to know all of you!!!

:) Sam

Good morning and happy Saturday. Man, it's a beautiful morning here. Wonder what I'll end up doing? I've got a 3-11 shift to cover tonight.
I went to my doctor yesterday. I have to go in for some lab work on Monday. Nothing major, just some follow-up. I felt like a new person. When I was there 3 weeks ago, I was a depressed, anxiety ridden, stressed out mess. It's amazing the difference changing a med and quitting your jog can make! :lol:

Jana - Too bad those classes are that much. I got a catalog this week from the Parks and Rec dept. They've got 3 hr scrapbooking classes for $10. Maybe you should come here! I think I'm going to sign up for yoga, a couple cooking classes (soups and breads) and maybe a fall basket class.

Sue - Wow! You are doing a great job with staying OP and walking. We've got a craft fair here next weekend. They clean out a car dealer's lot and fill it with crafters. But there are sooooo many people, I haven't decided if I'm going yet.

Susan - What is Sauvies Island? Real island or name of a place? I'm with Jana, take me, take me!

Marti - I've found that the eve and night shift are much easier to handle than days. I'm glad you like your shift.

Cristi - How did the car shopping go? Did you make it? I hate doing that too. Maybe I'll keep this car forever! Probably not. I like new cars too much.

Angie - Glad you are back. You probably have a cold because you have too much going on. Slow down.

Well, I'm gonna go get off my butt. Not sure what I'm gonna do, but it won't be sitting here!

Jen

Samantha - We were posting about the same time! Welcome to our group and Congrats on your success so far! It's great that you have your husbands support. That was very sweet of him to get you a gym membership.

Jen

Jana,
I would like to thank you very much for answering my question. I truly appreciate it. I know what I will be adding to my shopping list this weekend. And to answer your questions- I am not menopausal or doing any strenuous exercise. I hate to admit this but I hardly exercise. Just this morning and last weekend I jogged/walked for about an hour and 1/2 and that it it for the week. I need to work on being more active.
This site is the first time that I have even left messages on a forum - so I am new to this as well and still trying to figure out this website.

I hope everyone who reads this has a wonderful weekend!:)

Hello ladies!

This is a quicky since I've been helping Jhanai do little projects for Christmas....she's making Christmas bags and when it closer to Christmas we'll fill them up with homemade cookies, fudge, and other items.

Did want to say that my first paycheck turned out to be a day and a weeks worth. So I was pretty pleased with that. James gave me a suggestion on what I should spend it on....I looked at him and said...."Whaaaaattttt" (a slow hesitant question) and he told me that I should go get my treadmill that I've been wanting. What a wonderful idea! So next weekend I should be purchasing one. (it's gotta be a cheapy since it wasn't a big check) but the idea of getting on everyday has me motivated!!

Anyway...I best get off of here.

:wave: :wave: :wave:Welcome to Samantha & Midwest Gal!! :wave: :wave: :wave: Glad to have you aboard and hope to hear more from the both of you. You'll love it here!

Take care and I'll talk with you all tomorrow.

Good Sunday morning to you!

Sam - glad you found us! YAY for your success so far - you're doing great! I'm not a pop drinker, but I think anyone who is able to give it up is doing super! The Step n Flex class sounds fun! Wish I could join you. You could fill out a Bio if you want... they're at the top of the main JL page.

Jen - hope your lab work is ok... nothing you want to tell us about? Are you preggers????? THAT oughta get your attention! :D Sign me up for the scrapbooking classes.... I'll be there, lol.

Midwest Gal - so glad you came back to join us! Do you have a preference for a name that we can call you? Please oh please tell me it isn't Katie or Sue!! Tell us about yourself, ok? If you are just starting out with the healthy eating, etc, I wouldn't worry too much about exercise yet... you might want to take baby steps. Btw, as you see, I am also from the Midwest, as is Jen, Cristi Mindee and Sue. Like I told Sam, why don'tcha fill out a Bio when you're ready for that?

Marti - tell Jhanai I said the Christmas bags sound so cute, and that she is one smart cookie to be getting them done early like this! I am SO VERY happy for you, Marti, that you'll be getting the treadmill. I know how long you've been wanting one. I hung a 3-tiered wire basket close to mine to hold my stuff like CDs, extra batteries, the remote, gum, etc. Also, if your doesn't come with a built-in fan, like mine didn't, you might want to put a fan in the area. Just a thought....

Hi also to Susan, Cristi, Angie, Katy, Shanna, Mindee, and anyone else reading this. :wave:

Spent some time with my nephew, his wife and their 17 y/o son Adam last night. They came over to get some info since Adam will be staying at our house to babysit our dogs while we are gone. It's nice to have someone who is totally trustworthy to do this, and to know he won't be rifling through our stuff. It's 2 weeks and 5 days til we leave!!

Gotta go read the paper and then get ready for church.

May His face shine down upon you!

Good Morning Ladies~

Well, I tried to get on and post yesterday but it didn't happen. I did get logged on and that was it. The computer got really slow and then threw me off-I HATE AOL!!! I spent one hour trying to get back on the internet. I swear if this keeps up I am going to have to find another server. This happens a lot at that time of day. I couldn't even get on long enough to log off here. Apparently after being logged on for so long it logs out. :dunno: Not that I had anything important to say. :lol:

Marti~WTG on you and Jhanai getting an early start on Christmas gifts. I keep thinking about Christmas and thinking I should start something soon though. What a great gift to yourself, the treadmill, and a perfect one at that. I like that about only special people are born in January. And yes, January is a popular month in our family. My mother didn't plan it but 3 are in Jan., one in Feb, one in May and then hers, my dads and my oldest brothers is in Oct. Anyway...

Jana~I was just going to ask when you guys are headed to Disneyworld but I see your answer in your post. I was also going to ask if you are getting excited, but I know the answer to that! Hopefully the weather will be great for you guys when you go-no more hurricanes! CONGRAT'S on your loss this week! :bravo:

A big WELCOME to Sam and Midwest Gal. Looking forward to getting to know both of you.

Jen~hope everything is fine with you, as far as the labs and such. Glad that you are feeling better and not stressed.

Mindee~yes, I too want to know what candles you use! And Brandon is such a cutie pie. I didn't have a chance to look at all the pictures but will go back and also sign the guestbook.

Susan~hope you are enjoying the weekend with the girls.

Angie~hope you are having a relaxing weekend.

Sue~hope everything is fine with you. How was the craft show with your friend? Seems to be a lot coming up here soon-would love to go to some. I like seeing others crafts. Of course then that means I want to buy to so that is not always good-for them yes, for me no. I don't need anymore stuff!

Hi to everyone else! :wave:

Not much on the agenda for today. I changed my WI to Saturday and forgot to WI yesterday! :o DH and I got up early to do a lot of errand running and I guess I got into actually spending some time with him that I forgot. That and I was used to weighing in on Monday. Oh well! We did get a car Friday night. A Hyundai Santa Fe. I like it but...there's always a but isn't there? It is small, of course but smaller than what I am used to. I know I said I wanted something small. I think I am just used to having a mini-van and all that room. But I wanted something different this time around and that is what I got, even the color. It's Sandstone and I have never had a car that color. I've had a red one, a blue one, grey, green and silver so now it was time to get something different and I did. It drives real nice and smooth. Anyway, today I am just going to be lazy. Went to 5 pm mass yesterday because I wanted to be lazy today. The house is clean and I don't have any laundry to do so will probably just read a little and watch some tv.

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday!

Jana~I just noticed that you changed your signature and name to Jane. Are you wanting to go by and be called Jane now? Or does it matter? I keep forgetting that RosieKate is going by Katy now and when I see that it throws me off since I have been putting RosieKate for so long. But then I almost changed mine to because I really don't like Cristi! :lol: the chiro called me Cris once and I guess I gave him a look and he never called me that again. I'm not a big fan of nn's for myself anyway. I say that because DS Joshua goes by Josh. I tried not to go there but when he was in 2nd or 3rd grade he told me to not call him Joshua anymore because his friends called him Josh and he liked that better. Ummm, okay. Kids are funny though.

OK Ladies, I posted my bio on the Jaded Ladies page, for anyone who wants to read it!!

Good Morning ladies--

It's already Sunday....this weekend sure flew by in a hurry! But I am happy to know that I work the day shift this week....only because I don't feel intimidated to walking to my car at night! The list Cristi sent through e-mail about watching yourself really stays in my head!!

Jana/Jane--I thought the same thing as Cristi when I saw your signature.....which would you prefer? I bet you're soooo excited about your vacation coming up!! I'm excited and I'm not even going! I can see your whole family now.....all walking with the Mickey Ears! I too hope the weather is better by the time you arrive and that you have an absolute FABULOUS time!

Sue--Wow! That was a great walking day!! I'm so proud of you! I would love to be with you at the crafts fair!! James & I have gone to one in Portland EVER year since we've been together. We've made it a tradition. And we always buy our Santa Ornaments and Decorations. It just makes me feel good that James goes to these things with me! (it's always a full day event!)

Susan--I hope you and the girls had fun at Sauvies Island! Where is that? I have never heard of the place. What's all there? Sounds like a fun weekend for you all.

Sam--Sounds like you're doing a great job so far. 15lbs, water weight or not, is a lot of weight to lose and you should be very proud of that. I'm sure with all that you're doing you'll see more weight loss. I want to welcome you once again for joining us here w/the JL's!!

Jen--I'm glad that you're feeling much better. I do like the shift that I will be working....the only thing that bothers me is driving to my car at night. It's only 2blocks away, but it down a street with all Frat houses from the Univercity and after a night of Friday night drinking....there is always some rowdy students. Call me paranoid, but I just don't want to ever be in the middle of something bad.

Cristi--I think the Hyundai Santa Fe are great! I like the looks of those too. And for me...the size would be perfect and not too small since I'm driving a little Toyota Supra right now. I'm glad you guys found a car. About the names...which would you rather go by? I can change yours also. My name is really Martha....and I really prefer NOT to be called that, although some people do...I don't throw a fit like I used to as a kid, but I do try to tell them that I like to go by Marti. I guess I just hated hearing Martha because I always knew I was in trouble. :lol: So Marti stuck!

Midwest Gal--I had to go back and read your question. Maybe the odor is coming from the foods you eat. Since you say that you're not excercising a whole lot. I know that a guy I used to work with drastically changed his eating habits and his body odor changed along with it. It eventually got better...not sure what he did, but it did go away. Welcome to our group! Hope to hear more from you and that you post often.


Good morning to the rest of you girls!

I hope you all have a great Sunday Morning and are refreshed and ready for the week ahead. (I'm not....weekends are too short now!) :D

Take Care

Just a quick note.. yes, I would like to be called Jane now. I only took "Jana" when I joined 3FCs because Jane was already taken. Cristi - since you aren't crazy about nicknames, would you rather we call you Cristina? Marti - we promise to not call you Martha if you don't want us to, but that is a nice name, too.

Hi to everyone

Just wanted everyone to know I am still here.

I have been having alot of computer problems and I always seem to lose my posts, and then I get kicked off the internet and can't get back on.

Just wanted to pop on and say hi to everyone.

Now to try and catch up on all the posts.

Later
Kathy

Jane - I wondered about the name thing - since I have received cards from you, I wondered what was up w/ "Jana". Jane is one of my favorite names - it is my maternal grandmother's name and was thisclose to being my daughter's name. We went with Leigh because that's my husband's middle name ( spelled "Lee").

Marti - Funny about your name preference. Leigh's preschool teacher is also a Marty ( with a y not an I) When I first met her she told me to NEVER call her Martha - she absolutely hated that name. So Marty it is....

As for me, well, my full name is Rosemary Kathleen, which is a bit long and sounds like I should be a nun or something. My parents have always called me Katy or Kate and it has just stuck,. The "RosieKate" was a little nickname my late grandpa called me...so I chose it for 3FC

I walked for 200 minutes this week! I fell off the core wagon yesterday, but not too bad. I'm going to go back to counting points for awhile...just craving bread I guess, and need to manage it better. I like alot of the core foods, so I 'll go back I'm sure.


We're getting ready to host a BBQ for DH's department, so I have to be off. Hope everyone is having a great Sunday and I'll be back!
Katy