Hi everyone. Yes, I'm still alive. I've been freakin over this second hurricane again. Looks like beloved New Orleans is flooded again.

Lisa-quitting smoking is the single best thing you can do for your health. Just do it!

I have been a little better about the exercise lately. I dragged myself to the gym on Wed. night and did a half hearted work out. This morning I didn't have to be to work until 10 so I went in and did a good one. I'm planning to go to power yoga tomorrow and maybe even stay and walk on the treadmill afterward. I wish I were a morning person. It would be so much easier if I could just do it in the morning and get it over with but I have to be at work at 8 most of the time which would mean I'd have to be in the gym at about 5 and I can't imagine that.

Turtle-glad the kittie is home. I took Kobe to the vet today for his yearly check up. He is getting a work up for Cushing's because he drinks water like a fish. I hope he doesn't have it. He's already had 3 bowls of water today. I had to get a urine sample--that was interesting.

Hi again to everyone! Was a gorgeous day here on the coast. Sunshine, a little crispy and no fog lol. Actually, coming from Seattle I think these Californians are just a bit whiney about their weather heheh... It was a great day for me. I got some projects done at work. I still didn't do too well on my water, lost that dumb bottle again and, unfortunately out of site, out of mind. I talked to my boss and she's going to help me remember to drink more. Tomorrow I'll do better :yes: I found a sprouted whole grain flax seed bread today - low calories and low carbs, no sugars. It was great to have a sandwich for lunch today. It's been close to a month since I've had bread. And I don't think I even need to feel guilty about it?!?! I'm saving all the nutrition labels from the things I'm finding to take to my appointment next week lmao! Dang it this time I'm going to learn something so I don't have to lose all this weight ever again.

Angeleyes: Thanks for the info on the ball. I'll see what I can find on-line. I have the tool so there is no reason not to give it a shot! :thanks:

Curley: That was a great inspirational poem. Did you write it? I have one on a bookmark I use. Maybe sometime I'll post it too. :comp:

Lisa: Quitting smoking! WoooHoooo. You've done the tough part (imo) by making the commitment to yourself. Good Luck GF, and if there is anything I can say to help you out just let me know! I can start by telling you my mouth doesn't feel all ickky every day and my car stays much cleaner without those nasty ashes all over the place.
p.s. What does DH mean? I'm assuming its your hubby. I've seen the abbreviation before but i'm just gonna quit guessing lmao. Also what's AP?? :dunno:

jennie934, Hotcupojava, TeaElleBee : Busy people! I can't believe I complain that I have no time. :foot: I don't do half the things it sounds like you do and look at all that you do do! Good Job to you all!

momX3: Good to hear you're feeling better and thanks for the little water nudge. :sunny:

Petra: LOL I agree with that morning thing. I sure hope Kobe (one of the lovely dogs in your pic?) is ok.

And that should do it for me tonight. Thanks all for listening/reading my rambling again! It's been fun ;) :wave:

Am I still welcomed? :( I know it has been a while I haven't gained anything back but I havent been doing as well as I hoped. I'm so glad to hear you are all doing so wonderful with your programs I hope I can get back on track and keep at this. I've missed the forum specially the PIC's. If you'll forgive my fall off the wagon and have me back I promise I will do better :)

MoonRay

hello...again
 

First post with my new computer
 

Good morning Divas!!

Using the new PC this morning, incredibly lovely, with a 21-inch screen (dont even need to put on my glasses) YAY. Everyone in my family is settling down.

Shout out a big welcome to ~Jackie~ I'm glad you found us.

<<MOONRAY>> Of course you are welcome here. Don't be silly. I jumped from the wagon, rolled down a hill, caught myself in a burr bush, ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's, felt like a :ink: , and these gals welcomed me with open arms.

I think if you don't fall off the wagon, you can lose track of how hard you have worked, and what you have accomplished.

Hang in there all, you're doing great!!

Keep your targets set at One-Derland, that train will arrive sooner than you think (hopefully I can get MY junk out of the cargo car, if you know what I mean).

Hugs to all!!
L2L

Good Morning!!!!

Today is my WI day..I am just not sure this week. Didn't get hardly any exercise in but I promised myself I will do better next week. Too much stress at work. I know I can direct my stress in a postive way by exercising. My plans changed a little bit for the weekend.My stepson and family are coming up today. Dh told them they could stay over if they wanted. I wanted to clean and get in some adult Ap's..doesn't look like that will happen..darn it. I didn't smoke until 12:30 yesterday and my day went downhill from there. My official quit date is tomorrow. I will be smoke free!!! I am giving myself a few days to adjust.

Jackie: Healthy baby is your biggest concern right now. Give yourself some time to adjust to parenthood then jump on the wagon. Think of all the fun you can have with the little one and including the baby in your lifestyle change. Nice walks with the stroller, rolling around on the floor, and when she starts walking chasing her everywhere. LOL Enjoy being mom. My wake up call is when my daughter went to kindergarten. I didn't want to be the fattest mom in the class. I didn't have baby weight(my daughter is adopted) but it was in a sense because of the stressful time we went through to adopt. Actually Monday is the 2nd anniversary of our adoption and we celebreate it.

Iwmonn: Dh =dear husband..darn husband... or dead husband(when you feel those special moments.LOL) Weight Watchers doesn't say EXERCISE..bad word. LOL They call exercise activity points=AP's. I am a big pusher of water. I really think it is the single best thing I have done to help me lose weight. I drink approx 150-200oz of water a day.I do not drink any pop anymore. DOn't even miss it. The only thing I have besides water is milk and 1 cup of coffee a day. My body craves water. Before WW(Weight Watchers) I had a horrible bout with kidney stones and kidney infection. That is what sent me to WW. Went to the doctor and I was a mess. The first week, I did it on my own and loss 6.5lbs. I figured my program needed tweaked so I started WW the very next Saturday. I have done WW before and was sucessful before until I went off the wagon and took me a while to come back. I have been on program for 19 weeks now. I have never missed a weigh in..have gone on vacation, and suffered through our Frontier Days (carnival fair) I have loss 44lbs. I have had only 1 gain and 1 maintain...normally I lose each week. Weight Watchers works. You can eat anything you want and it does teach you to eat a balance healthy amount of food. I eat a lot of fruits and veggies. If I go to McDonald's I plan for it and normally eat a kids meal..love the toy. LOL My family has benefited from my different cooking. My dh has loss about 15lbs without trying. My daughter eats tons of fruits and veggies but she did before I did WW.

Moon: How the heck are you? We missed you too. Jump back on with both feet and an open heart. You can do it girl!! We are here behind you!! You have nothing to lose but the weight. LOL

L2L: I am jealous.I want a new computer. LOL The one I am using now a friend sold it to me very cheap. IT has a 19" monitor..I would love a 21" so I wouldn't have to use my glasses. M has her own computer..my old one and Dh has my laptop which I begged for and now that I got it..I hate it. LOL You will be sucessful too. Just put your mind to it.

Petra: trying to find time to exercise is my downfall. I have been so tired after work this week. Mornings are not an option for me. Dh is gone for work before M and I even crack open an eye. I couldn't get her up at 5am to work out. The other thing is we go to bed so early..I can hardly stay awake to watch a tv show after 8pm. My day starts early and I probably could get it done before M gets up but normally that is my time to work on my part time job. I will start squeezing it in. I have to.

Turtle: Good for you for walking on the track. Becareful girl. The high school track is being used this time of year..I have the Y and on nice days I can ride my bike on the greenway. M and I still love riding our bikes but the weather will not hold up for much longer. I need to focus on doing things in the house during the winter. I hate winter. LOL

Jennie: Hope you are in your new place and comfortable in no time. I hate moving. It is hard when the family gives up the family home. My mom and dad moved 10 years ago..I still miss the family home. I knew I could always go back there...my mom has a nice house in Florida but it isn't the same. She really needs a condo or something where others can't move in with her anymore and wouldn't have to pay to have the yard done LOL I wished I could talk her into viisting me during fla's hot summers..she would love it here during the summer but she won't do it. Told her I would pay her to watch M during the summer and give her my van..

Curly: Great on the 8lbs for the challenge!!!! I am still hoping I make it. I know I can with hard work..more than I have been doing this last week. We will both be in onderland in no time.

Momx3: I am looking forward to kicking my addiction. I know I can do this. Being healthier for M is very important to me and the money I will save will help me pay off some bills. I WILL be successful.

Ok..I need to shower before WI. I will check back in later today.
Lisa
Wyoming

LMAO too funny L2L "rolled down a hill, caught myself in a burr bush, ate a pint of Ben & Jerry's"

i am at work gotta make some money for the luxuries in life>>> ELECtricity...
geez i gotta get out of maryland my bill was 558.00 for this month!!!

and i have a 3 bedroom mobile home with no washer & dryer is that not insane???

Ok, I am back from WI...I am down another 1.6lbs. What amazes me...the two weeks I exercised my butt off..I maintained and only loss .6lbs.. The next 2 weeks I hardly exercise (really not fair to say that because it is mostly non gym exercise..I know I am moving more) and I lose 5.8lbs. I am so happy to see the scale moving in the correct direction. I weighed myself before I left the house. My scale is about 4lbs off from WW scale.

Curly: Slow it down girl. WOW $500 electric bill.. WOWWWWWWWWWWWW I complain when mine goes to $300 during the winter. They are saying 70% increases..told dh to get the sweaters and blankets out.. we are keeping the house cooler this winter and using our fireplace.

Ok..need to get moving. Talk to you all soon!
Lisa
Wyoming

Hey Now!
Another day another.......day :) Thanks once again Lisa for the great pep talk. It's unbelievable the difference since coming here and reading and posting. It's like someone finally understands.

I broke down and had a cookie today :( But tomorrow I'm right back on my game! It was only ONE. I did maybe a little teensey bit better on the water today. Im going to keep on that one hard! I have my coffee in the morning and it usually takes me most the morning to drink it. I'm down to very little pop at all anymore... used to do 4-6 diet dr pepper a day. Now a 6 pak every month or so. I love my milk!!! but have been not drinking it with my dinner every night, depending on the carbs I'm eating. (or the carbs I've eaten during the day). I've been drinking a lot of kool aid lately though. I sweeten it with Equal so it's not all loaded with sugar at least, but I'm betting I can't count that as my water??? One can try can't one? heheheh.

Now about the exercise..... after a little tiff with my D(umb)Husband, i did take off for a walk. It wasn't very long. Maybe 3/4 mile at the most but it was walking. And a pretty brisk pace if I do say so myself. I used to do 3 miles in about 50 minutes and I was gone about 15 min so that's how I'm guessing at the distance. Anyway, I about got run off the road several times. If I'm gonna walk I can't wear my mp3 player with the speed demons on this road. :shrug:

So, I hope you all have a great day! Keep on keepin' on!!!

Peace n outtie~~

Hello ladies I know long time not talk!! Just checking in!!

I am doing great! Hope you all are doing great too!! I so far have lost 65 pds and 3 dress size in a about 5 1/2 months! I feel great and lots more energy and I have a diet I can live with my whole life! It is great!!

Hope you all have a great week and remember don't give up, slowly but surely we will all get there!

Sunday
 

Good morning Pic's!!!!

First off my weigh in is still 243 ! :cheer: geez I cant wait to the tackle the 30's ... then the 20's... the teens... and then ONDERLAND HERE I COME!!!!!!! Gonna "GET R'DONE!!!"

Sunshine: Howdy there!! sounds like u are doing great!!! we will get to onderland ... some day!

Iwmonn: Even small positive changes are great!! One day at a time... will eventually turn into months! Walking is great exercise.. I go to the Ladies workout express & i love it.. Its kinda like curves but they have 24 stations and u can go around as many times as u want! I found the poem... and it kinda reminded me of when i am stuck!

Lisa: I saw that electric bill and thought i was gonna pass out, then i remembered that they cut our health benefits& now i have an 800$ deductible on my medical insurance... so i couldnt afford to pass out! lmao..

Jackie: Just ease your self into the weight loss... i think 70% of it is mental... u gotta have your mind set and ready to begin an entire lifetime of healthy eating... as your little one gets bigger.. you will be able to get out and take her for a stroll... and be more comfy being mom... and ready to get er' done!!

Moon Ray: hi there!!! good to see u back...Give yourself a kick start and jump on back in!!

HAHA my quote for the day>>>> GET R' DONE!!!!


Petra: How is Kobe? Chai drinks and drinks all day long like a camel.. I guess he was thirsty after he chewed up my new box
of floor tile.. (sigh) Im with you tho i am sure this sounds selfish .. but DBF went to work for the corps of engineers @ 3 days before Katrina... if this keeps up I'll never see him.. not to mention he is sooooo busy with work havent heard much from him
HAHA every night i set my alarm... to get up at 5 and walk... umm why did they ever invent snooze buttons? lol
I am not getin R' done...

Momx3:I hope u are feeling better... ya dont feel upset with no loss..u could do what i do..lose.. gain stay stuck then lose
I know when you are feeling better you will "GET R' DONE" !!


Tea Elle Bee: you are just a whirling dervish... You are getting everything done! Just reading how busy u are makes me tired!!!


Angel: yeah it felt real good last month a friend said "wow u really are losing arent ya?" then i saw him this week and he said
wow u have lost more since i saw u last time!!! ( i was wearing my medium pants!!!!)Muffins & pictures.. now that sounds like FUN!!!

L2L: Hope things are starting to calm down for you... Its great to see u back! i laffed so hard when i read that fallin off the wagon story..
hang in there... you will GET R'Done!


MISS TURTLE: Hey!!! Way to get R' done... 2 miles u go girl! send some of that cool air this way! oh wait if i ever get the electric bill paid .. i wont have money saved up for heat LMAO I think i do better with my walks when its cooler out.. I cant handle the humidity..THe ball sounds cool... how is the rebounder going?

Jennie: "ouch" how is the hand doing? Ive been trying to add some joggin into my walking... hard to do when u have a pup who wants to cross in front of u! and i feel guilty leavin him home.. lol


Wishing all PIC's A happy day!!!

Good Morning!!!

Curly: Congrats..you will fly through the 230's and 220's. YOu are doing great!!! Our highest electric bill ever..and we have 4 bedroom house about 2600 sq. ft. was the first year we were here and we put up Christmas lights. I won't make that mistake again. LOL I about passed out when it was $500.00. They are saying our gas/electric will go up 70% this winter. I refuse to heat my house at those prices. We will use a lot of fire wood. We have a fireplace on both floors. We are really going to conserve.

Sunshine: WOW, You are really doing great! Glad to see you post. I have been doing great OP too. Next week I am hoping to hit the 50lb loss mark. Post more regularly..we miss you girl!!

Iwmonn: It is ok to have a cookie... if you plan for it and it only becomes 1 or 2..and not the whole package. LOL I find if I have something I really want every once in a while it makes it so much easier. I also find it easier during the week versus the weekend. My family today wants my famous sausage biscuits and gravy this morning. I will make it..really can't figure out how to do low fat. LOL but I will make sure I only have 1 biscuit and a little gravy. I don't deprive myself..I eat what I want but I make sure I get my exercise in. If I eat heavy at breakfast..I will have a lighter lunch or dinner. With WW they have a points system for all foods and I try to stay under my points for the day. I am more lack on the weekends but during the week... I COUNT EVERYTHING. Good for you in getting in a walk. It doesn't matter if you only went to the corner..next time go a little farther. Any movement is good movement.

Jackie: Baby fat is hard to get rid of..... you will do it.. Just take your time and develop a plan. I find if I have a plan..I am more sucessful.

L2L: I have a lot of junk in my trunk too. My thighs are getting smaller but I think they are going to be my "trouble" spot. I have strong legs but they are never going to be considered chicken legs. LOL I have noticed I have bones. LOL Yesterday I discovered my shin bones. I have neck bones that I haven't seen in years. LOL Dh laughs at me because when I see a new bone..... I am thrilled. Much to his dismay I have loss 3 bra sizes. LOL I can also see a difference in my ab area and it is coming back shapely.

Moon: it is ok to fall off the wagon..but now you are ready to get back on. Lean on us... post often and keep your mind clear and free of what you are going to do.

Petra: How is your weight loss going? I am glad your puppies had their check up. I am glad you are finding time to go to the gym. My goal this week is to get to the gym 4 times and other exercise 2 times.I will be succesful this week. I need to be successful. No listening to dh. LOL He can miss me for that hour..that is all I need and I am worth it. LOL

Ok.. I am going to get ready for church. M's teacher is playing trumpet at the other Lutheran church that is part of their school. We promised M we would go there this Sunday to hear her and their principal preach. We are looking forward to it. Our church is ok...and they have lots of children programs but our pastor is lacking and his family is miserable and don't want to be here. We have heard rumors they are leaving... in a way I hope so before more damage is done. The joke around town is our church has started more churches than any other. We stick it out....because of the other people involved with the church and we are comfortable there.

Everyone have a great day!! Stay OP. Get in your water!!! Get in some movement!!! Treat yourself good.
Hugs and Blessings,
Lisa
Wyoming

I took the baby to the mall yesterday to get her ears pierced. When we left the store I thought the did'nt look even but wanted to really check them out. When I got home I really looked and the are crooked so now I have to take her back and have them redone. So that's my plan for today.

I went to curves and did the elliptical for 35 mins. yesterday so hopfully I am getting back on track.

Curly - Do they measure you at Ladies Workout Express. I bet that you are losing alot of inches and hey that's even better than pounds!!

Lisa - Sorry to hear about the problems at your church but glad you have such a strong bond with everyone that you all stick it out.

Sunshine - Howdy girl.

Iwmonn - Baby steps on the exercise. One cookie won't hurt as long as you get right back up. You are doing great just work on the water.

L2L - Glad everything is getting settled with the family. Congrats on the new computer.

Jackie - Don't try to do to much to quickly you have just had a baby and I'm sure she keeps you busy.

Moon - I swear I was just wondering where you were a couple of days ago. Welcome Back.

Angel - I which the baby understood when it's the weekend. Does'nt she know her mom needs some sleep?

Have a great Sunday ladies.
TTYL

Good Morning Divas !!

Another beautiful sunny day on the coast. I love this weather, when the sky is clear and there is a slight coolness in the air... ahhh fall !!

Just mowing down some breakfast and a coffee before I have to head off for school. Today we are covering Marketing.. so lots of theory stuff.. no numbers :(

I think Mom asked when this insanity would come to an end... how does June sound :dizzy:

The program that I am enrolled in is a Fast Track Program. It is made up of 21 modules and at the end I go through a 2 month prep class and then in June I write my designation exam (Certified Management Accountant). A lot of the work is done at home, and then on weekend I go to the college for a "tutorial" on one of the modules.

It is going to take a lot for me to hang tough till June, but it will so be worth it in the end and I will get to have initials after my name :lol: Good thing I have hubby to take care of me and keep me grounded.

Lisa - congrats on the weight loss !!

Mom - how did the baby take getting her ears pierced.. I think they look so cute at that age.

Curly - you are getting it done girl !! Onederland will be here soon for you.

Iwmonn - good job at getting in some exercise !! Mmmm cookies, I have a hard time resisting a good cookie.

L2L - good to see you posting. I can always count on smiling when I read your posts.. and again you didn't disappoint !

MoonRay - glad to see you. How are things going, are you still taking classes?

Petra - mother nature is certainly playing havoc on the states.. i hope things start to get better real soon.

Jennie - sounds like you have been busy busy. Have you still managed to make it in for your WI ?

Angel - you are becoming the exercise queen !! I was mentioning to hubby yesterday that once school is done, if I spent the same amount of time at the gym as I did studying I would really get into shape.

HotCup - how's it going Ms. Turtle ?!?!? Did you decide to give the beach another go ?!?

Jackie - good luck with your journey. This is a great bunch of ladies and will get all the support that you need.

Hope I didn't miss anyone !! I better get in in gear. Hope you all have a great day and I will ttys.

Teri

TLB - After they did it she just sat there for about 4 or 5 seconds then I guess she realized it hurt and started to cry but that did'nt last for long. She got to go pick out something at the disney store. The ladies that did the piercing thought something was wrong because at first she did'nt react.
The earring are pretty pink sparkly flowers. Sooo cute. I am a little stressed about taking her back but I don't want them to not be right.