Hello...it's the weekend! I actually will have a 3 day weekend which is cool but it will be a busy one. My cousin (and also one of my very best friends) is coming in tonight from California. We have lived close to each other our entire lives until 3 yrs ago when she met her internet boyfriend, decided it was more than just a casual net thing and moved out to be with him. She is now engaged and is thrilled with her new life. I"m happy for her but hate that she's so far away now. I have to pick her up at the airport about an hr drive from here at 10:30 pm.tonight. I'm feeling a little anxious about it because it was while waiting for her plane last year that I got the phone call that confirmed what I had suspected about my husband for several months before. I havent been to the airport since then and altho things between us are 1000 times better now and we are both totally committed, it kinda brings back that knot in my stomach when I think of sitting in that same place at the same time as last year when I got the news. Weird I know but it doesnt take much to bring back those sad memories.

On a more positive note, since we didnt get to celebrate our anniversary last week because of Luke's tonsilectomy, we are going for dinner and a movie tomorrow. Going to see War of the Worlds, I think. (not exactly a romantic one but oh well..lol) I am going to try not to overdo it at dinner because, believe it or not, for 3 days now I have been on track finally with my eating! It feels great and I really dont want to blow it. I cant wait to see those scales heading back downward. I've actually drank water every day also.

Well, need to get off here and get some things accomplished. I hope everyone is having a nice weekend even if work is involved.

Miki

Hello Hello! I hope everyone had a good weekend. We went out to my parent's, about 210 miles West of Wichita for 4th of July. Had a good time. Got home yesterday morning. I did well with my diet plan until Late Monday night. My mom had made a German Chocolate cake and homemade ice cream. The ice cream was made with Splenda, so I had some of that. Well, it had an aftertaste...not due to the splenda, but I think my mom put too much vanilla in it.....So I thought if I had a piece of cake to help with the tasts.....uh..well...you know..I just rationalized having a pice of cake. German Chocolate is my favorite! I also had some cheetoes after that as well. The next morning, my mom made French Toast. It smelled so good!!!! But my mom didn't give me an option. She had scrambled eggs and bacon ready for me...so I've been OP since then. I've lost a total of 6 pounds now in about 8 days. Everytime I think about cheating, I think of my new job and how nice it would be to look as successful and wonderful as I feel. I want people to see the thin me. There's not too many overweight gals in the ER. So, that's my motivation right now.

Miki, I'm glad things are better with you and your husband. I have a friend who's husband confided in her about a year ago that he had been having a relationship with another woman but that it was only lunch dates that they had but that they had feelings for each other and it was now over. They were able to get past it but as time went by, he kept confessing to other things....first it was occasional kissing, then it was the whole shebang! Come to find out, the two of them had sex the first day they met! She actually picked him up in the mall where his wife works!!!! To make matters worse, he didn't use any protection the first few times and so who knows what he could've been bringing home to his wife!!!! Well, once she had this information, she kicked good old husband out and they are now getting a divorce. So...I guess the point to this horror story...is to let you know that you're husband loves you and he is a smart man not to have let things get to the point of no return. Good for him. okay...I'm rambling....


Cyan, hope things are going well with you!!!

Lisa

Hey There ..quick update

Blood work is all fine...super healthy..nothing wrong...yay.

I had my LEEP procedure yesterday..I must say..it was very painful but today I am back to 100% or nearly there...it went well. So all in all I cant complain to much.

Hey Miki...thank your lucky stars your hubby realized the mistake he made..good to hear that you guys are working out just fine...go and celebrate you anniversary now that you know your little boy is doing just fine.

Hey Lisa..thanks for asking..its fine..healing nicely. hugs

Cyan

Hi again...been a busy weekend around here. Worked late Friday, Luke had twin friends over to spend the night, yesterday had a family get-together with watermelon and homemade ice cream (vanilla, choc, and rocky road!). Yes I tasted each... The weekends havent been so great but my eating is pretty much on track during the week, at least for the last 2 weeks anyway. I am down a few pounds I think. Luke has lost 10 lbs since his tonsilectomy which I am thrilled about. It's even worse for a 13 yr old to be overweight than for an adult I think. He needs to lose at least 20 more. I feel bad for him because his older brother Josh who is 15 has his grandfather's build...tall and thin no matter how much he eats. I know it's discouraging for Luke but we are really trying to encourage him and brag on how much slimmer he's looking with the 10 lb loss. He has a goal now... I told him if he loses 10 more I'll take him for an exam to get contacts. He has glasses now. I'm hoping that will be incentive.

Cyan, glad to hear your blood work was fine and that you are feeling better already.

Lisa, you made my mouth water talking about German Choc cake. I LOVE coconut but nobody in my family likes it at all so I never get to have it. That icing on those cakes are YUMMMM!!

Well, better go. Josh is bugging me to get off here and for his Dad and I to take him somewhere for lunch. Luke is at his grandparents. Not sure where we're going. Hopefully somewhere not too bad as far as healthier choices.

Take care everyone.

MIKI

Hi chicks!

Looks like ya'll have been as busy as me....slow in here again lol.

Just had to share this....Last weekend a friend and I decided last minute to head to Hot Springs (3 1/2 hrs from here) to an amusement park where Air Supply was going to be in concert. Just us...no kids, no husbands. It was hot and sunny all the way...we got there around 5 and the concert was supposed to start at 8. We walked around, rode the rollercoaster, etc til time.

At 7:50, the biggest storm ever just comes out of nowhere and a HUGE downpour starts. We were soaked thru completely...I mean no less wet than if we had dove to the bottom of a pool and climbed out!! We just sat there drowning hoping it would pass quickly. (it was outdoor concert of course) We all looked like idiots sitting having to keep wiping these huge drops of water off our faces but we didnt want to get up and lose that one dry spot underneath us..lol. Even my zipped up purse had to be poured out! Finally it starts thundering and lightning and everyone runs for cover. We wait over 30 min and it's obvious the storm is here for the night. Sooo...drove 3 hrs to see no concert! To top it all off....I had just been thinking earlier that it was strange we hadnt run into anyone we knew because normally we do there when....of all people in the world...I run into Donna...the one who almost destroyed my marriage last year!!!!! Can you believe that????? I almost died!!! Thank God it was BEFORE the storm and I looked halfway decent. lol I ignored her but her husband and I waved and spoke to each other. The way I even saw her was that my friend Brenda says.."Look at that girl...she looks a whole lot like Donna"...I turn and we are looking face to face and it IS Donna! Pretty awkward situation. But I figure Donna was way more uncomfortable than I was...after all I still have my man who she wanted..LOL Plus seeing me had to remind her husband also of what she did which I'm sure put a damper on the rest of their trip.

Anyway, today Phil and I are taking the kids back to Hot SPrings....3 Dog Night is tonights concert. I checked the weather and it said NO RAIN so we'll see. Only thing is it's 101 there with a heat index up to 115! I'm hoping we can stand it. Gotta load up on sunscreen for sure.

Eating is once again OFF TRACK. I dont know what my problem is but I'm getting soooo depressed everytime I try to find something to wear. I'm just disgusted with myself. The amusement park has a really cool water park in it but I'm too fat to even go enjoy it with my kids! How pitiful is that? It's my own fault...I was well on my way last year. Hopefully one of these days I'll get my mindset on track again.

Well better go. Need to shower and get some things together for our little mini-vacation. Hope you're both doing well and hope to hear from you soon!

Miki

Hello Ladies

Quick update...things are going swell..summer days are hot..and spent mostly at work..ack!! I had one week off which I spent with Mario..he is still on vacation..he took three weeks off this summer..lucky bugger.

Still working on taking off the last 15 pounds...so now I have to refocus and get serious..its hard when you eat with your man..he eats way more than me and before I know it..I am trying to match his food intake!! go figure!! anyway, definitely stopping that behaviour...yeesh!

Hope all is well with everyone.

Hey Miki...ack on seeing Donna...luckily you seem to have handled it well. I will never understand women who go after married men...cant figure it out..try as I might.

Anyway, have a good rest of week

Cyan

Hi again

Cyan, good to hear from you! And you're right...Major ACK on seeing Donna..lol Have to admit tho I always get a little satisfaction from it each time cuz ya know...I didnt lose anything. She cant say the same.

Mario is definitely lucky. I am off today for the first time all summer and just for today. Cant seem to work in a real vacation. Luke and I are going to spend the day together.....movie, lunch etc I think. He hasnt had much of a summer either with the tonsilectomy etc. We all enjoyed our weekend trip tho. The 3 Dog Night concert was pretty cool. Those old guys can still rock.

Phil and I are going back there again this weekend to see a 38 Special concert. They were big when we were dating...we danced to their music when we first met so it'll be fun to relive those days for one night. We are going without the kids for this one.

I hope things are going well with Lisa. I'm sure she's working hard. Hope her feet have gotten more used to so much standing.

Well better run. Just remembered I wanted to get LUke's hair cut today also so got lots to do. I'll check back when I can.

MIKI

Hey girls, just a quick entry...Yes I've been so busy and my body is still trying to get used to this night shift business!

Eating is OFF TRACK as well for me and there is no such thing as exercise anymore...ARGH....but I'm working on it as usual.

Work is great. I still love it. The feet are still giving me grief, but I'll survive.

Trying to fit in "quality" time with both the kids and hubby. I have guilt being a working mother after so many years of staying at home. I miss them all the time and then I feel like we're just yelling at each other all the time when I'm home. My kids seem to have acquired a snotty, spoiled attitude lately and I don't know what to do. They won't clean, they talk back and they complain about everything. *sigh* I'll get through it. School starts soon and we'll get back into a routine.

Miki, sounds like you're having a good summer with all those concerts! Good for you!

Cyan, thinking of you often and am so happy for you and Mario. give him a big wet sloppy kiss from me. LOL

See y'all soon!

Lisa

Hey Lisa...gave Mario that sloppy kiss for you...LOL

Good to hear that the job is all what you expected and more. Get going on the weight loss program Missy...you can do it!!

Hey Miki...Yes Mario is awesome..so glad to have found him...and happier that he wants me LOL its all good.

well I am at work..so gotta get going

write more later

Cyan

Hi Lisa and Cyan

Sorry I havent been here in forever. My computer was "hi-jacked". It's where your homepage keeps changing, things are added to your "favorites" etc and errors keep coming up. Nothing will get rid of the probs. Eventually our Internet Explorer just quit working altogether. Last weekend I had to completely Restore. Seems to be working fine now, thank goodness.

How have ya'll been?? Everyone here is fine but I am still not on track with my eating and it has just gotten too hot to keep walking. Of course my AirWalker is sitting here in the A/C house but I have yet put it to use. I keep thinking if it would just get to cooler weather, maybe I'd have more motivation.

My bank uniforms are going to bust open if I dont do something soon. We ordered them last June when I was at my smallest....they dont fit exactly the same now

Well, better go for now. Just got in from seeing a movie for hubby's birthday (RedEye) and it's getting late. Just wanted to stop in and say hello. Maybe next time I'll have more positive news as far as my diet and exercise.

Take care everyone!
MIKI

Hey There Miki

Been a tough weight loss summer for most of us in here it seems. I havent lost a pound in many months..still working on it. Thankfully I havent gained back any of it..well maybe 5 pounds since starting the BC pill but I am off it so I am sure to see those 5 pounds off soon. It hasnt affected my clothes size and all...probably water weight.

Other than that..everything is good with Mario and I. Mom is doing the best she can...she has a bladder infection right now and a bit of a cold...tough to see her suffer.

ok I gotta run..just wanted to give you guys a quick update

take care

Cyan

Hey girls, just a quick post. Sorry I have been MIA lately. My schedule is so weird. I have good news. I'm finally kicking into gear as far as weight loss. I started Weight Watchers. My first weigh in was yesterday and I lost 7 pounds my first week! YIPPEE!!! I'm feeling awesome about it and very hopeful. It's the most positive I've felt about weight loss in a very long time. I have a lot to lose, but even more to gain...if you know what I mean. I miss you guys and I think of you often. Hope you are both doing well.

Lisa

ps...job is still great...life is good.

Hi girls!

Cyan, sorry to hear your mom is sick on top of her alzheimer's. I hope she gets over the infection and cold quickly. Breaks my heart to see people in her situation. Phil's grandmother had to go into the nursing home a few months back. She fell and broke her shoulder and hip. Her mind is fine, but there was no way she could live on her own in that shape. She hates it and it's terrible seeing someone want to go home that bad and not be able to do something about it.

Glad to hear you and Mario are still going strong! I am really happy for you.

Lisa, congrats on the 7 lbs...WOW!!! I'm jealous lol. I'm doing better tho. I think I have lost 3 lbs but its 3 of 5 I gained recently. Guess thats a start anyway.

It's finally cooling off a little so I plan on starting my walking back tomorrow. I cant wait!

Well, better get ready for work. Just wanted to pop in and say hello.

Ya'll have a great day!!
MIKI

Hey There... My Mom is feeling better but that nursing home is a disaster..they are so incomptetent I dont even know where to start with them.

Mario and I are good...he is just wonderful..my rock!!

I am recommitting to weight loss..I have been too long on this bloody plateau and now feel the need to move on down the ladder again. I am at 157...so I have gained from 152...so I better get back down and beyond starting now.

Have a great weekend and keep moving

Cyan

Well, I weighed yesterday and actually got Phil to come in and read the scale for me. (My eyes arent what they used to be...I can barely see the small numbers that far lol). I am now at 208!! I was at 215 a little over a week ago!! 208 isnt a weight to brag about since I was at 189 a year ago, but it feels sooo much better than 215!!! Seeing that marker move down is a major motivation to keep trying. The main change I've made is that I am taking a sandwich and a bottle of water for lunch and I refill the bottle at least twice during the day. My night meal hasnt really changed and I am not yet exercising regularly. Just cutting out the fast food lunches and replacing my diet drinks with water has made a huge difference. I'm really excited.

My sis and I walked Thursday morning (2 miles) but Friday morning Josh had to be at school early for a pre-football game breakfast so we didnt have time. The weather is finally getting cool here so beginning Monday, we should be able to get back into a regular schedule. I cant wait.

Speaking of football, Friday night was THE game of the season. We (well Josh and his teammates lol) played our biggest rivals which happens to be my alma mater. Feels pretty weird for my son to be playing for the team opposite the school which always held my loyalties until now. We happen to live between the two towns but my kids ended up in that school district because of where the lines are drawn. Anyway, at the game, of course I knew almost Everyone from the opposite side and am sitting there in the colors of our school rivals. Strange feeling.(I grew up and went to school there all 12 yrs) I know hardly anyone from our side. After a stressful back and forth game, we WON!!!!!!!!!! It was great! Josh is in 10th grade, starting playing for the first time this past year and is already on starter on the Senior team. The very first tackle of the game was made by him. From that moment on, I was PROUD to be seen in my purple and white!

So far, this has been a nice weekend. The thrill of victory on the football field and on the scale feels awesome!

Hope you two have a great weekend also. Lisa, glad to hear you're still loving your job. Cyan, I'm rooting for you and your new recommitment.

Bye for now
MIKI