I drank four glasses of water, but I also had some crystal light and a cup of tomato soup you mix with water. NOT the perfect 8 glasses but i'm getting there.
Here is my food for the day

orange
apple
yogart
special k with skim milk
banana
half a large bagel
tuna sand with light mayo on light rye bread
cup of tomato soup
2 low fat fudge bars
thats it thus far...I also walked today for 45mins

I have to go to the grocery store. Anyone have any menu ideas? I keep eating and making the same things...

Deanne~~ your kitty might have sibling rivalry.. Keep attention to your older cat when around the kitten. Your older cat will soon adapt.

I have

My challange idea: To find the "little things" that keep me motivated. Write them down. No matter what it is or how silly. Motivation is motivation and we can all use it!!
Girls, lets each have something on this challenge. Then, we'll put them all in one post so we can print it out! :devil:

Hey chicks!
Its 7am my time. I woke up at 6am and Im still a little tired. I went to bed at 8:30 last night though.
This effexor seems to be suppressing my appetite in a big way. I think that may wear off though. I hope not :)
Ok, there is a MAJOR thing that I have noticed in losing weight. You have to be happy. When Im happy, that gets me started to eat right. When Im depressed, I do not want to eat right. When I eat KFC and Mcdonalds, I really dont even feel that guilty about it. So, the effexor is really helping me to get motivated.

Lynn- Thanks hon, I feel like an idiot. I wish we had OA here. We try to make sure that we give Lucy enough attention. And she makes sure that she gets it :)

Kim- How did you like the Yoga? I have always wanted to try it!! I saw a dvd the other day for it. I think Ill go get it. I have a Denise Austin workout dvd, I just cant get over how fake and cheesy she is though. All I do is laugh when its on.

Jessica- MMMM...I miss Taco Bell. They had one here but it closed right before I moved here. Maybe a sign. Plus, its hard to imagine a Taco Bell in the Middle East! Man, I miss CHick Fil A too.

Ok, Im gonna go weigh myself and then eat some Grits. Yum.

Love,
Deanne

Ok, I've had a good couple of days. I went to my doctor yesterday and my blood pressure is down to 100/60 and my glucose is 61 right at perfectly normal. Go me!! Went for my walk with Kim this morning with 2 of my kids. They have doctors appointments at 1020 this morning. My 7 yr old had shingles a couple months ago and she still has sores on her chest so I want to have those checked again to see why she isnt healing and my 4 yr old needs her school shots so I can register her in the May registration instead of waiting until August. Maybe after that I'll be done with appointments for a few days..oh wait.. dang it my oldest has her ortho appointment on the 25th lol so I'm doomed to run to appointment after appointment. Oh well it keeps me busy.. like i need help in that department lol

Yes, Kim and I walked today. Her little ones were with us, but to be honest, I welcomed the slower pace today. My allergies are killing me. I woke up again at 5 sneezing my fool head off. I have been sneezing ever since. I am choking down some water this AM, and plan on doing well today. I feel very motivated. My son was up till after 10:30 last night doing the homework that he lied to me about doing. He said he did his homework definitions. He had 2 days to do them. I asked him to see them after dinner last night, and guess what? They were not done! this is a class he has a D in right now! OMG! I wanted to scream! Anyway, he had to get up this morning at 5:30 and finish them! He was NOT happy! HAHA!!! :lol:
I am off to tan, but will be back in a little bit.
WHERE IS EVERYONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!??????????????? :?: :?: I want to hear from you! :listen:

howdy gals,
Still on plan today, drank 4 glasses of water so far, and running to the bathroom!! Went to kohls with hubby as we have a funeral tomorrow and he needed some clothes. His sisters husband's brother died. He had AIDS. I know this will be very sad funeral as he struggled with it for ten years.

I'm pmsing, I feel as if it is do any second. I crave salt at this time. It is terrible.

MY MOTIVATION,

1. Being able to complete a 45 min walk and feel energized instead of pooped.
2. I have a closet full of clothes I can't wear.
3. To lower my BP
4. Be healthy for my family
5. To look good in hawaii!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kim way to go on the low bp and great bs......

Deanne, I meant to say that I thought your challenge idea was great. I think we all need it. This thread is slowly dying!

HOW IS EVERYONE??????

Love The Name!
 

Hi all! I am popping in to visit from the "Teachers..." thread. I noticed your name earlier today, and I have to say, I am very impressed. We teachers are fun-loving also, and our name doesn't reflect our true essences. You have inspired us to reconsider how we represent ourselves. See ya, and feel free to visit us as well! ;)

EAT, HYDRATE, SHOP SMART, COOK HEALTHY, PILE ON THE FIBER, MOVE, WALK, LIFT WEIGHTS, SLEEP, SMILE, TALK, LISTEN, LAUGH, CRY, LOVE, HUG, KISS, TOUCH, SOOTHE, FORGIVE, PRAY, NEVER GIVE UP...

wow.. words to live by!! thanx for stopping by and adding some pazazzzzz to our thread
Lynn!

Hey chicks. I got on to read all of your post last night. I was so tired, I didnt even have the strength to type. I had laid out for 2 hours yesterday. It just drained me. Got a great tan though!
GoddessKim- Girl, you sound so busy! Dont forget to take a little time for yourself :)

Kim-What would your "thing" be for the challenge?

Lynn- I love your motivation!! I wish Hawaii was on mine. I like those words that you put on the second post. Very cute.

Ok, stayed on the plan yesterday. Staying on it today. Staying on it tomorrow. :)

Love,
Deanne

Deanne, I think my biggest challenge is drinking the water, that is just the hardest thing for me. Second would be to get in a minimum of 20 minutes of exercise a day. That isn't much, but it would be a good start. That is my 2 cents worth. How about you? What would your challenge be?

Hey y'all...I added a bunch of new pics to my site. http://munozchick.tripod.com

Love y'all,
Deanne

Hey ladies ~wave~ This sounds like a fun, supportive group. May I join?

Hi Kim! You are our 3rd Kim! Lets confuse everyone! HEHE! :lol: This is aweseom! Welcome and we are sooooo glad you are here! I am on the way out the door, but I will post in a little while. Just wanted to welcome our newest addition!!! :wave:

Oh newest Kim (can I call you that? Newest Kim?) from your list of children/grandchildren you sound very busy!!!! What kind of plan are you on? Tell us about yourself!
Be back later!
Kim