Good evening PIC Chicks. I sent dee a PM too. Hopefully we can get her attention.

We had some killer thunderstorms last night. I had to medicate poor Buddy. He's terrified of thunderstorms. He was still a little out of it this morning. Didn't seem to cool us down though, we went from 70's to 90's practically overnight. Crazy weather. Had to turn the ac on for the poor boys. They really suffer with the heat.

Sky-you should definately go see some medical professional about those headaches even if you can't see a specialist. Your primary doc may be able to look into them for you. They sound miserable.

Java-glad you are feeling better. Wish I was going to the beach. I love the beach.

Annie: Glad you are enjoying your exercise videos. I never could get into those.

Where's Lisa? We haven't heard from her for a couple days either which isn't like her.

TTYS0

Well I just got back from curves. Man that felt good ;). I'm not quite sure how I was living without getting some exercise in. I really wanted to come back and walk the baby in the new stroller but I don't want to do to much with the knee still hurting :( . I'm taking the rest of the week off from work 'cause my oldest dd has a funky school schedule the next two days and it takes me 30 to 45 minutes to get to and from work. Bet you all wish you had my work schedule huh??? :lol:

Clipclop - Next week you are going to be a big loser. Just get rid of TOM ;) You are working so hard at school bet you can't wait for a break :dizzy:.

Jennie - Excellent job on the exercise. You will be running before you know it :tread:. I know it seems to be getting easier for me. Last time I did the treadmill I jogged for 25 minutes straight. Very slow jog or I will give myself two black eyes :lol: but a jog all the same. When I first started I had a hard time even walking very fast.

Hotcup - I am so jealous about the :beach:. You are going to have a blast!!
I know what you mean about feeling good. Sometimes I can't sit still which is very strange so I just let it out of my mouth :blah: :blah: :blah: which drives my poor dh :crazy:. He is much quieter than me.

Annie - I just ordered some WATP tapes. I hope I like them as much as you do. If I like the ones I'm getting I will get more.

Sky - I hope you are feeling better :flow2:.

Petra - we used to have to medicate our dogs on the 4th of July. They would literally tear down the fence if we did'nt. I hope poor Buddy is feeling better today.

I really hope we can get Dee to come talk to us. She must be having a really rough time right now.

Hello PIC Chicks :D

Just checking in, you miss a day or two and man you miss a lot :) took me a while to go through all the posts.

I have good news, I lost 3 lbs!!! :D

ClipClop- so to answer your question, I was doing good at staying away but I couldn't see my weight in that scale before, now I can so I hope I can still stay away.

Good Job!! to all who have lost poundage, have exercised, and / or have stuck to your plan!

Momx3- hope your knee feels better soon

Skysthelimit- Hope you feel better soon also :( those sinus head aches can be really tough.

Hotcupojava- hope you remember your sunblock ;) but have a nice time.

Well I hope everyone is doing well :D

MoonRay

Hi Ladies,
I did the ellyptical at the gym today and boy is my booty sore. I have been doing other stuff, dreadmill, step aerobics ect... for the past week or so and it was my first time back on that thing. It really tightens up the buns. Plus I did some wieghts on my arms. Any one have any good arm routines, I ussually just use the hand weights, no machines but i'm never sure if I'm doing anything worth while.
I did well with my food today! yeah! I put my scale inmy closet. I am totally addicted to it, I weigh in the morning, at night, basically any time I am in the bathroom its crazy. I keep getting mad because its not moving down. so I have put it away.
I'll check in tomorrow. Have a good evening.
Jennie

It's Me!!
 

Howdy All,
I didn't fall off the face of the earth...although after this morning..I probably would have. I hate cell phone companies. I would love to have a cell phone company that doesn't overcharge you and would actually get your bill right! After on the phone for an hour today..I got it figured out.

Have been busy the last few days at work...started a post today but didn't get it finished. LOL Malissa started swim lessons and I even got Dave to go to the Y with us. He loved the hot tub, sauna, and even got in the pool for a while.

Deerod: Where are you girl???? Looking around..Don't see you!! We are sending out a search party to find you! We will hunt you down! Post very soon!

Don't have time to address everyone tonight...I am beat! Worked out at the Y for an hour tonight plus did open swim. I will try to catch up tomorrow...hopefully a lighter day at work.

Lisa
Wyoming

Sorry I haven't posted in a few days. My DD's recital has had me running around in cirlces!! Today was ridiculously insane. Between picking up flowers, getting her dressed, taking her to get her hair done, being at dress rehersal by 2:30 which of course was in downtown Houston of all places!!!! And I didn't leave work until 11:30... so it was a very hectic few hours. After rehersal I meet my DS and DH for dinner at the Spaghetti Warehouse...but I hadn't eaten all day so hopefully it won't be too bad. The show was at 7:00 so we didn't get home until about 11:15 tonight. Needless to say I have a very tired 4 and 6 year old!! I quess I'm just trying to unwind alittle and catch up on posts. I will try to do better in keeping up with all of you!!! Time for bed!

yes i am still dreaming of that arby's chicken salad.. tho if u remember i found out each serving has 800 calories.. sooo ive been hunting online and found the receipe for it and this one is pared down quite a bit im not sure of the nutritional info but here it is
CHICKEN WALDORF SALAD WITH EQUAL

2 cups cubed or shredded cooked chicken breast
2 cups chopped cored Red Delicious apples
1 cup sliced celery
2/3 cup halved seedless grapes
1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
1/2 cup fat-free mayonnaise
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
3 to 4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons Dijon-style mustard
1/3 cup Equal® Spoonful*
Salt and pepper, to taste
Red leaf lettuce
Chopped pecans (optional)

Combine chicken, apples, celery, grapes and 1/4 cup pecans in bowl. Blend mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard and Equal®; stir into chicken mixture. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon salad onto lettuce-lined plates: sprinkle with additional chopped pecans, if desired.

I wish sweat was good for your hair
 

Because if sweat was good for your hair, I'd have silky, luxurious locks by now. Soaked clear through to my "unners" TWICE yesterday. Worked out (INSANELY) with my sister yesterday morning and then after my shift at work ended (2330 hours) I hauled my turtle arse to the office gym and did another HOUR on the treadmill! :s: This time I bumped the speed up (2.3 MPH) and left it there and managed to get 2.25 miles in. For my short turtle legs, that's about as far and fast as I can go without breaking into a jog. I'm too big of a gal to jog just yet. I can hear the wet fat slapping right now. :barf: Last summer when I'd go to the outdoor track and walk alone in the dark, I'd do what I called "Jo-wuffling." It was my blend of jogging, walking and shuffling. I'd never make it far doing that, but since I was alone, I tried. Maybe I'll start going to the outdoor track again instead of the office gym. I may not push myself as hard, but it's a much more pleasant atmosphere. It's just so dang dark over there. And kind of spooky too.:eek:
Well, this day sure got away from me. I slept in a little this morning (which is good because I was up at 0530 yesterday. But my "TO DO" list is getting longer instead of shorter. I have so much to do before my trip, and I'm not getting ANY of it done, playing on line. MOVE IT TURTLE! :drill:

Have a great Hump Day, everyone. I'll check in with you all later today (from work).

MoonRay! You go gurrrl. Great job III LBS bite the dust! :smug:

GDay !!! Wow.. I miss a day and it takes me forever to get caught up. I will try to read everyone's messages tonight and do a longer post.

Just wanted to check in and say :wave:.

I think it is great that we are all rallying to get Dee back. I will also send her a message, so hopefully she will realize how much we want her to come back !!

Hope everyone has a great day and I will write a longer post tonight and catch up with you all.

Ciao for now :D

OK QUESTION FOR U GUYS.. next in my bag of tricks to get unstuck I am gonna start drinking water everyday... How much water do i need to be drinking???

The usual answer to this question is 64oz. Have you started using FitDay yet?

Wow! We did it the boys and I walked (well my 2 year old rode in the wagon) all the way to the library, I know it's about a mile and a half maybe 2 miles not sure from there from here but it seemed like a long long way . Whew.......we are so hot and tired now hmmm maybe I can get the little one to take a nap :lol:. Knowing him though that is not likely to happen oh well one can dream huh? The good thing is my hair is turning back to blonde instead of the yucky brown YAY!

I have a big challenge this evening. I am going to a medical staff meeting that includes dinner. I've already eating 30 net carbs today and only have about half my protein in so I hope there are some good choices for dinner. The last few things I have gone to at the hospital, there seems to have been some attempt to have low carb options available--cheese, low carb fruit, diet soda, etc.

Hello everyone, hope all of you are doing well :D Today is my first day of school and I am nervous! I decided to go to vocational college for now and start taking my required classes at the local comunity college this coming fall semester. I hate first days of school :(

Well, I have to go I'm searching the Fall schedule for classes.

Take care all and have a healthy day

MoonRay

Originally Posted by petra65:
The usual answer to this question is 64oz. Have you started using FitDay yet?

yep i tried the free online version... and then i went ahead and just bought the software, ive only used it one day tho

Hi PIC Divas
 

How's everyone doing? I'm at work, but I can't complain. Of course, I still do. ;) I slept in a little today (felt good) but I'm saving my workout for tonight when I get off work. Another hour on the treadmill, I guess. I told "Mr Personal Trainer Guy" that I'd like to do just one mile and maybe a weight lifting circuit, but he suggested I stick with the cardio for now, at least until I get back from vacation. Hmmmm :chin: Maybe he thinks I'm going to be bad at the :sunny: :beach: :lol3: I'll comply for now :tread: I'm sure tons of cardio isn't going to hurt THIS body. I hope you're all having a great evening. As for me, we're having pc problems here and I've had to call out people I REALLY don't want to call again. Errg. And I see it's shutting down again. Better scoot. I mean they ARE paying me for this. :lol:

:devil: Boy am I steamed! I went to my staff meeting and I got paged with an "urgent consult". I called the floor to find out what was going on and the resident couldn't tell me what was urgent about it, just that the attending (the doctor in charge, said it was urgent) so I left the meeting before I even got my dinner to go do this consult. When I get there, it turns out there is NOTHING, I mean, NOTHING urgent about this. The patient is barely awake (so no agitation problem that I urgently need to manage) and has a nasogastric tube in so she is not going to the psych unit tonight!! And of course, I had no plan B for dinner so after I get done seeing this patient I have to figure out what I'm going to do for dinner. I ended up getting a chicken at Boston Market and ate some of that. I haven't had my protein requirement for the day but I don't think I can eat any more. I'm going to have to get the head of our consult service to give this attending some feedback tomorrow. I think I deserve an apology for this one. How do you put the little emoticons in your message? I can't drag them and I can't copy and paste.

Hi Everyone. Hope all is well. I got on the treadmill for an hour today ran a little and used the incline a little. I'm feeling pretty good but the knee is acting up still. Oh yeah it decided to :rain: here today so I still have not been able to use the jogging stroller :(. The rain is actually not helping my knee either. I have arthritis or bursitis (not sure which) which acts up before and during rain.


Moon - You big loser!!! 3 lbs!!! Way to go girl :cp:. Give yourself a pat on the back. I'm so proud of you for going back to school. That is such a hugh step for you. Let us know how it goes :goodluck:.

Jennie - You must be working something right to have a sore booty. I can't image being sore there and having to sit at work all day :stars:. I'm glad you put your scale away. Your going to go :crazy: weighing all the time.

Lisa - Sorry about the cell phone issues. I have had a few of them my own self :dizzy:. Hope you are having a good day today.

kpe - Bet your glad the recital is over so you can actually breathe huh???? :lol:

Curlylocks - Thanks for the recipe. I'm going to buy the stuff to make it next time I get to the grocery store. :smug:

Hotcup - I hear you on the sweat thing. I'm getting tired of taking so many showers every day. That is an exercise of it's own :rofl:.

Clipclop - I really wish Dee would just let us know she is o.k. you know. I'm worried about her. I don't know how to reach her. If you think of anything let me know. Maybe she just needs time. Or maybe her computer is down.

Sky - Great job on getting your exercise in ;). Your doing it girl!!

Petra - I hope they had some healthy choices tonight. You would think with all the people on diets they would provide some good choices.

Wooo, I'm gone a day and BAM! Lots of posts. Been busy. I mowed the lawn tonight and with this heat, I thought I was gonna pass out. I did it, though. Great exercise, indeed. Then I ate a low-cal, low-fat chicken gumbo for dinner (ohhh so very tasty.) Then I did Jane Fonda's "Toning" routine with weights. It's a most excellent work-out, but I found I couldn't do the abdominal work, as my gut is quite large. :o

I've been keeping good with my calories and exercise, though I think I'll probably blow it this weekend. (Remember the get-together) at my brothers? Ugh. :eek:

Petra- Sorry about your ruined dinner plans. I can't even begin to tell you how many stories I have from work. Most of the time, it's not my co-workers but the patients themselves. Everything is always an emergency. I'm sorry, but green boogers do not constitute anything even remotely close to an emergency. At any rate, just a rant. Sorta of a "blah" day. Also, what exercise do you do, if you don't like exercise videos? I love them. I can pick and choose my workout and go at my own pace.

Mom- Hope the knee is feeling better. Great job on the CURVES workout! :strong: I also find myself looking forward to exercising. I think I sometimes DREAM about it. :lol:
Lisa- Also :bravo: on the exercise session at the "Y." We all seem to be such a busy bunch of gals.

Moon- Way to go on the 3 lbs! I'm really finding this forum to be extremely motivating! :)

Sky- Darn! Sorry to hear about the no insurance. I could go into a rant about insurance coverage in this country, but that's another forum. :mad: Drink lots of water and if you don't have a history of hypertension, try Sudafed. Really hope you start to feel better. :)

Hot- I think I was in Ocean City, MD the summer of 2000. Or at least we were very close. We spent the summer in a "cottage" right on the Potomac River. What I remember the most was the "scent" of the area. It was so flowery and fresh. Hope you have a great time. Oh, also, I haven't yet gotten the "Walk n' Jog", but maybe I'll get that one, too! :dancer:

*takes big breath*That was a lot!

Well, I'm off to relax and read my book. See ya'll on da flip side. :wave:

Petra - You snuck in on me. I am so sorry you had a bad night :sorry:. For the emoticons... if you want to see more than whats on the right hand side click more down at the bottom then just double click on the one you want. If it does'nt land where you want you can cut and paste.

Mom- Can you take Ibuprofen or Naprosyn? Might help with the pain and inflammation? Also, I've heard some patients say that ice and wrapping helps. Just a thought.

*sorry, the nurse in me comes out when least expected* :o

Hi ya PIC-a Chicks!!!

I"m finally back on the wagon or on the bus...whatever...today I was OP AND I went to the gym!!! I did an hour....yup, you read right, on the treadmill :tread: YAHOO.... logged in just over 600 calories sweated away!!! Gosh, it feels so good to be going again. And this morning, to make my day.... I stepped on the scales and I finally lost a pound. :cb: Dh had today off and after a few errands we went to the mall. Boy oh boy....we got some great deals at Famous Barrs. Don't you love a good bargain? I got 9 pcs for $135. I feel so good today, amazing what a good nights sleep will do for you.

Petra.....I would be sooo frustrated about that 'urgent' call. Glad you made the best of the situation with the chicken. Could have been alot worse.

Lisa, Sky and Mom......weigh to go on the workouts!! :strong: Mom, take it easy on the knee, maybe some ice might help.

Moonray.....great job on the weightloss!! :bravo:

Curlylocks.......the rule of thumb I think is....to make sure your pee is a very light yellow. On average, 8-10 glasses of 8oz each. I try to keep a glass at the kitchen sink and every time I wash up or get something in the kitchen, I drink !!

Originally Posted by AnnieRN:
we were very close. We spent the summer in a "cottage" right on the Potomac River. What I remember the most was the "scent" of the area. It was so flowery and fresh. :wave:

thats where i live on the Potomac!!!

Good Evening ~ just got in from a long day at the office, dinner is started, so thought I would check in with all my fine weight losing buddies !!

ANGEL EYES ~ 1 lb down.. way to go !!!

ANNIE ~ phew... you exhaust me .. mowing the lawn and an exercise vid!! You are doing so well, keep it up !

MOM ~ I sent a PM to Dee but no word. I checked her profile and she doesn't have the option to send to her email.. so hopefully she logs on to 3FC and gets all the messages we have sent !

PETRA ~ argggg that's got to be aggrevating to leave your meeting for nothing. You certainly do deserve an apology !

HOTCUPOJAVA ~ have fun on the dreadmill !! I must have missed something.. where you going on holidays ?

MOONRAY ~ i am so glad that you decided to go back to school and didn't let your weight get in the way.. so proud of you ! 3 lbs down YOWSERS !!

SKY ~ sounds like you are doing well and getting lots of exercise in. Well done !

PAIGE ~ hope you are doing well, don't worry about not posting every day. Just know we will always be here when you have the time !

LISA ~ sounds like you are as busy as ever, hope you are doing well !

JENNIE ~ good job at hiding the scale.. and hope that booty is feeling better :lol:

CURLYLOCKS ~ sounds like you are getting all things on track. I am a big water drinker so have about 2 litres a day. Just be warned water = many trips to the bathroom !!

LOOKING2LOSE ~ hope all is well with you !!!

Well I hope I got everyone.. .. (note to self.. check in everyday it is much easier to keep up!!) Hope you all have a wonderful evening and I will talk to you all soon !!

Today was not good.
 

Howdy All,
I had a horrible day! :?: A friend of mine's daughter was in a car accident and her 20 month old granddaughter died. My friend adopted her first granddaugther and this was the second one that the state felt perfectly ok letting mom raise this one after taking the first one. Yes, of course, drugs were involved. What is wrong with these "adult" kids? My friend also had a stroke a few months ago..so I am not sure how much more she can handle. :stars:

I did ok eating wise even though I was stressed to the max. I should of only had 1 taco for dinner instead of 2..... I will learn! Work was horrible today and I managed to get some done between my cell phone ringing every 5 minutes. Is it Friday yet? My cell phone company ended up giving me a $150.00 credit. YEA for me!

Took Mallissa to gymnastics and they put blinds up so you can't see in. SO I decided to walk on the greenway while she was in class. It gives me about 45 minutes. I walked for 1-1/2 miles and turned around and walked it back. I even jogged a little but I need to remember next time to wear a better bra if I am going to run!
Tomorrow is swim lessons so we are going to have dinner in the park. Dave is on vacation and going fishing with his son so probably won't be back from the mountains until late. After lessons we are going to go to open swim. Last night I worked out the same amount of time on the treadmill and the bike but I am sore tonight... The greenway has lots of up...and very little down! I was proud I jogged through the tunnel. I will keep working on it. IT also was very windy. I think last night sitting in the hot tub for 15 minutes helped fight off the soreness. All I know is I am exhausted tonight!

Friday night Mallissa has nothing.. so I probably will take her on a nice bike ride. I find that giving variety to my rountine is really helping me stay motivated. I would address everyone indiviually but I am falling asleep at the computer. Hugs to everyone and I promise I will check in tomorrow.
Lisa

:wave: Hello everyone!!!.. how are ya'll?? I cant believe how wonderful you ladies are.. :thanks: thank you sooo much for thinking of me and all the letters.. I must admit that I've been checking in from time to time, but things have been a bit hectic for me and I havent been able to write.. I know I know... bad excuse.. but I have some GREAT news...!!! well incase ya'll didnt know, I really, really, really, hate my job.. well I put in my notice of resignation this past Monday.. my last day is tomorrow.. woooo whoo!!! :cheer: .. and thats not all... I got a new job... I'm not very good when it comes to handling irrate people.. my proffesion for that last 6 months has been a nightmare.. I've been a receptionist/customer service rep.. not exactly my cup of tea.. but before that I was a data entry lead for over 3 years, I love it, but wasnt making much money, when I got offered this job with about $4 an hour more, I jumped at the opportunity. (bad idea) .. well any whoo I was looking on the net and it turned out that one of my previous employers was hiring for in-home data entry clerk.. well I applied, I took my test monday (passed it with flying colors) and had my interview today.. I start training on Monday.. :encore: so after 2-4 weeks.. I'll be working from home.. that makes things soo much easier for me.. It's a $3 an hour cut in pay, but my sanity is worth it.. and it'll just make things so much better.. I get to stay home with my pups.. and since i'll be home, I'll have time to cook healthy meals and I wont go out to fast food places to pick up lunch, (2 reasons.. 1 there arent that many close to here, and 2 I'm too lazy).. I'm just so excited.. I'm sorry that you all were worried about me, and yes I still havent gotten back on the band wagon,, I was on it for one day but I jumped off at the Baskin Robbins.. but this weekend my hubby and I are doing some major junk food cleaning.. we're "de-junkifying" so that way when I do get hungry I'll only have healthy foods to chose from.. well my ladies, it's time for me to get to bed.. but I will write you as soon as I can..


I love you all....

:bike: :D Good Morning all

~*~*Dee*~!*~*~ WELCOME BACK!!! I am so glad you are okay. Hip Hip Hooray. We still luv you, even if you did jump off the bandwagon at the Baskin Robbins. I jumped off yesterday with my TOM and cramps, ate myself through 2 donuts, a huge oatmeal raisin cookie, 4 pieces of pizza, 64 ounces of water, and for the grand finally a heaping glass of chocolate milk and 2 mini-snicker bars. :lol: (all that after a 1-1/2 hour workout).

I never made it to aquacize at the Y. Long story. But, I talked to the water fitness lady, and she is letting me go to a different class any day I want, so I don't miss out. I am so p-o'd I cant even begin to tell you :tantrum: It was not my fault and I had no excuse...sometimes there are roadblocks darn it. I am still grumpy about it. :mad:

So help me God I am going TONIGHT if I have to run people over with my car. :scooter:

Take care of all of you. Thanks for letting me vent. These last couple days the people around me are standing on my last nerve and plucking my last brain cell like a guitar string. :lol: This is my motto today 'Only 1 person is permitted to ride my behind per day, unless I install seatbelts and hand rails...so back off.' LMAO.

Have a good day everyone. Hugs to all!~!~

GUESS WHAT!!!! I weighed in today to see how much more damage i've done.. and I actually LOST weight.. I stepped on my Tanita scale like 5 times.. well.. I just thought Iwould share.. talk to you later.

Hey Everyone,
Work has been so crazy hectic this week. I can't wait until its over but then it starts again next week! Anyway, I have found time to get my excersise in and I have been eating well. Yesterday we had a bbq for our students and an awards reception thing. It was very nice but the potentioal to eat junk was there. I was good I had one hamburger which actually was not very good it just smelled so good, probably 10 potatoe chips, and then some grapes. There wasn't a whole lot of other stuff but I could have easily had a hotdog or another burger but I refrained. I didn't even have any of the punch. yeah me! luckily the food was bad. Today is another story, we are having a staff lunch I hope they order somthing I can resist easily. Usually they do the woman that orders and I dont' get a long so if I say something wasn't so good(once I even got sick off of the food), she always orders it again. Very passive agressive, can't stand it but its a long story so I won't get into it.:dizzy:

Still no scale at home. I did step on it at the gym but I ussally don't count it there since I go at different times, some times I've had lunch sometimes not blah blah blah but at home I have left it hidden. It feels good, I am totaly just judging my progress through how I feel. I kind of get the shakes when I am in the bathroom because I want to pull it out and weigh my self. I've also found that I have been lingering in there and I have to talk my self out of not weighing. I really truely think this is an addcition. But I'm keep in on. Maybe I could start Scales Anonymous. :lol:

Dee- I'm glad you are back. Keep up with us we need you, our fearless PIC leader! what a good suprise, a loss!!!! woo hooo, thats the kind of off the wagon I never see!

Looking- Keep those people off your back. this week has been like that for me and finally I put my foot down and was like I'm not doing any thing else for anyone else till I get my work done.

Lisa - so sorry to hear about your friend. I get so upset with parents who are irresponsible, that is so sad about the baby.

Clip- I know its hard to keep up with the thread, its good that everyone is so motivated keeps me going....

Curly- are you getting your water in?

Angel - I love a good bargin what is Famous Barrs? Good job on the loss! Ihope I see one this week

Annie - Mowing the lawn is good excersise yeah and its something you have to do so I guess that is some motivatioin to do it, its just something I hate! I live in the city in a row house but somehow I managed to have the only yard in the neighborhood!

Mom - good job on the threadmill. I've been using it at the gym trying to build up enough momentun to get outside and do it. How fast do you put it on when you jog? I never know what spead is a good speed to be "training" at so that I can build up my stamina.

Petra- don't people just get on your nerves. I definatly would make sure some one talked to that Dr. about calling it an emergency. ahhhh....work people are so inconsiderate

Hotcup- I wish sweat was good for your hair I do think it makes it grow faster but that might just be in my mind. I envy your vacation :( I wish I was going.

Moonray- how was school? I hope you had fun some times I wish I could go back to school. I feel like I rushed through it so fast and now I have to be an adult for ever. I know you can always go back but I miss that time in my life.

KPE- these kids keep up running. I hope her recital went well.

Ok, got to get back to work! yeah! meetings all day!!! :tired:

Jennie

Dee - I have never been more excited to see a post. It literally brought tears to me eyes just 'cause you are back. I know I'm :crazy: but I'm just so dang Happy :D . I missed you girlie!!! Welcome home :grouphug:.

I will post to everyone later. Right now I have to get ready to go to the dentist :yikes:.

oh honey!!!.. It's good to be home.. I really missed talking to you all... hope everyone has a great day..

ttfn

Weeee we got our camping trip all set up!!! I can't wait to go! We get to go out of state this time. The only bad part is the waiting. :lol: I have been stuck in this house for so so long since my car brokedown I can't go anywhere unless it's within walking distance :lol:. They have a neat pool at the state park we are going too and I will try to go swimming everyday instead of walking, I love swimming but we have no pool to do that in and I live in Florida :lol: oh well. Anyways I will be doing my regular walking today after lunch with the boys. Just thought I would tell everyone here about the camping trip. I will be gone 6/29-7/2 I think if I got it right which I should have.

Good Morning....Good Morning!!! :dance:

HOpe everyone is off to a spectacular day.
Dee......Welcome back!! Missed you girlfriend. Don't you just love surprize losses? Good job. Also....way to go on the new job. Congratulations!! :cb:

Jennie........Famous Barrs is a major dept store, that also has some designer labels, so when they are on sale....its the best time to shop!! I got some really good bargains at 50-70% off and then a coupon for another 20% off.Good for you on the major resistance, 1 hamburger is great! :cp:

Lisa.......My heart sure does go out to your friend. What a terrible loss for the whole family. I'll keep her in my thoughts as I hug my boys!!

Looking.........Poor you and TOM!! Sounds like a terrible day, but today can be a fresh start. I also have really bad cramps and started to take 1 week prior, a supplement called Evening Primrose. Its a natural (homeopathic) pill that has certainly helped me and a few other friends. Try looking it up at a health food store.

Well I'm off to the gym. :tread: Better get it in before my day whittles away. see ya :wave:

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what the ****??? i have watched every morsel that has gone in my mouth... 1200 calories a day.... :mad: walked every nite.. i get on the scale this morning and it says 268 ?????????????


wahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh... pout...

I wonder if its that cortisone shot?


guess i am gonna have to join Jennie and hide the scale...

I just did my excercising in the house since it was storming outside. My 2 year old was disappointed because he couldn't have his ride today. My stepson was happy to have the day off :lol:. I did 20 mins of excercising and now my legs are wobbily :lol:and I'm tired.

O.K. I made it through the dentist and I went to Curves. I'm feeling mighty fine right now. :smug:

Annie - It's really nice to have a nurse on the boards. Keep dishing out the free advise :lol:. I know I should take Ibuprofen but I don't like to take anything (guess I like to whine instead :^:). I know I'm not to bright :rolleyes:. I am going to go get some as we are out. I don't like to take anything because I am allergic to so many meds and the one's I'm not allergic to make me feel funny (no problem with Ibuprofen). I do wrap my knees and put icy hot on them but I don't think I could handle cold ice on my knee :faint:. My dad had to have his knee replaced and they want him to do the other but he did not like his experience with the first go-round so he refuses. Anyway he used to ice his knees all the time. I just don't see how that could make it feel better. Anyway sorry :blah: :blah:.

Angel - Another pound gone forever :bravo:.

Clipclop - See I told you!! She's back!!! I hope you are getting some rest from the dreaded homework. :D

Lisa - :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: There's one for you and two for your poor friend. I can't say I know how she must feel but my baby girl is 22 months old and so it was a horrible horrible thing to read :(. Just know I am so, so sorry :cry:.

Dee - Congrats on the job :cb: :cp:. Who cares about the money as long as you are happy. Great job on losing more weight!!!

Lookin - Sorry about the bad day but lovin' your new motto :lol3:.

Jennie - So sorry about the scale withdrawl :^:. I can just picture in the bathroom with your eyes bugging out :eek: should I or should'nt I? :lol: Hold strong girl. You can make it ;). For me jogging is about 3.7 but I have very short legs :^: so it may be different for you. I also used incline of 3.5 yesterday when I was walking. Trying to shake things up a bit.

Sky - the camping trip sounds like fun. Sorry you had to exercise in the house but very happy that you did!! Great job :D.

Curly - I hate it when you work your *** off and don't see results :( . That is so frustrating!!!! Keep with it girl IT WILL COME OFF!!! Chug-a-lug that water and keep a positive attitude.

I had just finished my post earlier when the site went down but I was smart enough to save part of the way through so I did'nt lose it all :sunny:.

I'm having a better day today. After reading Lisa's post, my problem doesn't seem like much.

Good to have you back dee. Congrats on the new job and the unexpected weight loss.

Jennie-there is a support group for scale addicts on this site. Maybe you should check it out.

Sky-you and I will be camping at the same time. I'm going to this Christian music festival that is held in a big field in the middle of PA. About 10,000 people come and you all camp out for about 5 days and all these bands come and play. Now that I have all my camping equipment, I am looking forward to other camping trips too.

Curylocks-the cortisone shot could be a contributing factor. Sorry you are so frustrated. I read a book on Low Carb dieting that was very helpful to me called "Living the Low Carb Life" by Jonny Bowden. He's a nutritionist. You might want to check it out.

Well ladies I am on call for the whole universe (as I say) this weekend. I have no idea how busy I will be so I don't know if I will get a chance to post or not. One of the bad things that tends to happen when work gets crazy for me is that I don't eat so I have to try to stay on top of that.

Talk to you soon. Keep up the great work.

petra~ Sounds like fun. We are going up to GA near the mountains I can't wait.

Howdy gals
 

Just checking in from work. It's going U*N*B*E*L*I*E*V*A*B*L*Y SLOOOOOOOW! One more shift of work after this one and I'm on vacation. We don't leave until Monday, but I need to get my ducks in a row. QUACK!

I've been reading posts. I hope you're all doing well. Dee, so good to have ya back. And lighter to boot? Well, you're just rocking ON with your bad self.

Last night I only managed to make myself do a mile on the treadmill here at work, but angry with myself, I talked myself into working out when I got home! But I ate too much. I can't win! Why do I sabotage myself? But on a great note, my scale was kind to me this morning. Keep working Turtle. Keep working.

Howdy All,
I didn't mean to bring everyone down with my post. I am still in shock. Even the investigators are puzzled to why Kaylee died. The motorcycle hit the back door and he was going 90mph. My friend's daughter had meth in her system as well as in the car...that part has not been officially released or has the estimated speed of the cycle. I am sick over this.... makes a big pit in my tummy.

On a better note... Today is my long day. Mallissa had piano right after work and then had swim lessons. Her and I were supposed to have a picnic in the park but our weather decided it was winter again. We only lasted part of the way through the picnic and ate in the car. LOL I packed us a nice dinner then we went to open swim. I managed to do 6 laps in the pool. Dave went fishing with his son. They caught fish but have been gone all day.

Sky: when I lived in Fla..my favorite vacation spot was in the GA/NC mountains. My ex and I would camp there and we loved hiking.

Hot: Have a great time at the beach. I love the beach..relax and enjoy. A mile is good on the treadmill.

Petra: have fun camping too. I love Christian music. Hope you have a calm weekend.

MoxX3: Great job on curves..and glad the dentist is over.

Curly: don't stress..do you feel better? Do you have more energy..don't stress on the scale.

Angel: Hope you enjoyed the gym. I wish I could go more but I like variety so if I make it once a week...I am fine with that. The walk on the greenway is the killer workout for me. I get to do that on Mon/Wed when Mallissa is at gymnastics.

Dee: I am so happy we hunted you down! Great on the new job!!

Jennie: depending on what time you read this..TGIF!!!

Lookin: Don't stress..get back on the horse...YOU CAN DO IT!!

I am sorry if I missed anyone! Hope everyone has a great day!
Lisa
Wyoming