Jolly, no Greg Louisa is certainly NOT a good diva name. What about the street you live on now and a pet you or a friend has now?
If I were to pick NOW vs. my childhood, my Diva name would be Salem Chandler, kind of cute! You could borrow that if you want to. Salem is my black "Halloween" cat, she is a diva cat, believe me. It's "her way or no way"!
I hope this surgery goes well. Lots on your mind right now.
Michelle, I like Jolene Middleton! I picture someone with the energy and confidence to make anything happen!
Red, please post the link to the new thread here as whenever you guys start a new thread, I tend to get "lost" for awhile.
Frisky was really wanting control yesterday, Linda went through the "hungry horrors" in the afternoon, but didn't do too much damage, all the while remembering today is weigh in day. I may not come in with a loss, as I am missing my normal WW meeting in the morning and will go later on in the day. I have an appointment with a Rheumatoid Arthritis specialist this morning. I've waited for three months for this appointment and can't wait to go. I hope for meds that can relieve some of my pain and stop my fingers from going all misshapen and all that. As a seamstress/quilter, this is totally bad to have something like this. Hope for good news on that front for me!
Energetic divas DO NOT allow disabilities to get in the way of their accomplishments, so no matter what I hear, I am not giving up!
Wow, meeting an Olympic Athlete! Cool, Red/Sandy! I have met one in my day and it was a privilege. He carried his medal with him and I got to see it! He said he brought it everywhere with him, it was so touching how proud he was.
Well, we can win the Olympic marathon of weigh loss if we try hard, right? Maybe we need to come up with "rewards" like medals for ourselves for certain goals getting accomplished!
Take care and wish me luck at the doctor!
Frisky the lean and mean diva

Hi Ladies,


I'm going to set up the new thread now.

Chach

I can't get it started--I'm having problems with it.

Someone else please start the new thread and then we'll close this one off.

Please name it Back to Basics February--Bring it On!!!

Thanks, ladies!

Chach

I tried to get the new thread going. Couldn't either, Chachee. Hmm. Will try again later. there's a notice up saying people are having troubles and they're working on it. Let's just stay here until they get it fixed.

Yeah. If we all keep trying, eventually one of us will be able to Bring it On!

Well, I did not make it to the gym this morning. Worked last night, and then woke up with some acid problems again. I am off to bed soon, and have the bag all packed for tomorrow.

Have a good night, all.

Still trying. Still can't start one up. Oh well, no big thing. . . .

I'll try again too.

Good morning, ladies.

I guess we'll just hang out here, and pretend it's the new thread.

My February Goals are:

1. Get 64 miles walked in this month.
2. Enjoy my vacation

Yep, that is it. If I keep the exercise in the forefront,then I will be successful!

I did 3.25 miles again today. I missed yesterday. The slug won, but Muffin kicked it's booty this morning! I am thinking of just maintaining the speed for now, and then when I get back upping it to maybe 3.7. I'm at about 45 minutes at 3.5 mph, warm up at 2.5 and 3.0. The same for the cooldown. I don't want to step it up too much before I go, because I don't want to set myself up for failure. I gotta remember to take my pedometer with me for walking.

Not much else is going on here. Just plugging along and also doing my quilting. Very relaxing and comforting, without the food! Plus, I'm reading a really great true crime book right now. Oh decisions on how to spend my time!

Anyway, let's keep trying to get the new thread started and see how it turns out. One of us will be successful one of these days!

Happy Wednesday

Chach

Hey all. I am really needing a work out kick in the butt. Did not make it again today. I feel like I am fighting off a bug. I am stressed about the surgery, and starting the new gym. I feel ackward with my glasses. I am not sleeping. All of which have combined to make me think staying home is ok. Not ok. Sheba should be screaming right now!!

So, all you wonderful divas, send me some kicks! I need to get out of my slump.

Hi chicks.

I'm back.

It's been a very 'feel sorry for myself' couple of weeks. But today I found out I'll be able to go to the orientation classes for the natural hoofcare certification program. Then I'll need three more classes before I can start building my own business. I'm hoping I can fast track those three, but it depends on the instructor's schedule. Friday morning V and I leave for Arkansas, and I won't be back till late Monday.

Lets not talk about my food and exercise for the last month, kk? But going forward I'm going to need to get my butt in gear, because face it, the profession of hoof care for horses is not something one can do if one is not in decent shape. Might as well start now, eh?

I hope everyone is doing great, I look forward to catching up with you all!

Hey Raven! Welcome back! I hope everything is well with you. Keep posting even when you're feeling low, we'll do are best to encourage you and make you laugh. We worry when regulars disappear..
I'm trying to get into the rythym of good choices too. I had a Lean Cuisine for dinner last night but my dessert had over 400 calories. I couldn't just watch my kids eat gooey marshmallow chocolate stuff without participating. Fortunately I have been exercising, 3 days in a row now.
DH is away, he'll be back tomorrow, then he's gone again next week. So today and tomorrow will be like practice for next week. If I stick to no dessert/no beer next week could be really inspiring
Hope everyone has a great day! Time to bathe the baby!

Hey all. Raven, glad you are back with us.

I am going to try doing my yoga tape on the mornings after I work - at least during the week. Weekends should be fine. Later this spring I will try running those mornings. That way I am still getting some exercise, but also getting more sleep. Much needed sleep. We will see how it goes. Hopefully I am not just deluding myself, and making another excuse. So, tomorrow morning I will do yoga, and Friday go to the gym.

Sind kicks my way!!

I too am getting into the update mode. In Jul2001-Oct2001 I was a member of weight watchers and lost 12 pounds. I was doing very well in keeping my weight in line. But this year I have gained it all back.
I am trying to count my points at home on my own.
Is there an updated book or some sort of dictionary of points vs food type.
there are many I just can't find the points for..... like carob chips vs chocolate chips.
hope someone can help

Heh people. Sorry I'm so quiet. Just been too busy. No time to think, let alone do, exercise and the food is bad too as I have no time to prepare anything. It's insane. Sounds like some others around here. Jolly, hang in there. Raven, good to see you're still kickin'. Good luck with the horse business.

Bumping this up. Well, it as a very bad day eating wise though in the end I did make a salad. Trying to get some good food in. I also had an apple and I'm sure that helped to stave some of the cravings for junk. Going to bed here now. Just wanted to put this thread on the top page again. Hope everyone's doing OK.