Good Morning girls!! Well I stayed totaslly on plan yesterday. It felt good even though I was actually hungry by the time I went to bed.

Noelle, CONGRATS on getting back to ww. We can do this girl, remember how excited and good at it we used to be? I want those days back.

Cal, I hope you can find a way to get the pup to stop digging so you dont have to give him away. My lawn is totally fenced just for the dogs so I just let them have at it. (But I can understand with the lawn sprinklers) Mine like to dig down to get to the cool dirt to cool off maybe that is what he is doing? You can buy a bed that is called a canine cooler(i think) that you fill with water and it stays cool for the dog to lay on. I could have given you mine while you were up here because Candi doesnt lay on it. It is good for their joints too. Good Luck.

Dips, Get better girl!

Kempy, What does the kitty think about all those wailing puppies? Is the property you bought up near your families camp?

Well, My day is planned out like this: Breakfast: cereal and skim milk- Lunch: turkey sandwich with wow chips and carrot chips- supper: crispy chicken with baked potato w/Lf sour cream and brocoli Plus at least 30 minutes on the treadmill.

Have a good day today girls!!!

Hey can anyone recommend a good quality pedometer? I would like to buy one but I dont want to waste money on a junky one.

Hey girls. I have such an embarrassing story to tell you, I am sooooooo out of shape now!!!! we had to go to the grocery store for turkey sandwich meat so Jay says we should just walk down with the dogs. It is the same walk that I used to do 4 times a day when I was in shape. Very hilly area...roughly 2 miles. Well, I just about died doing it. Holy cow!!! I was so tired when we got home and I think both of my feet are going to blister up. BUT..... After I got home and done sweating and panting and such I feel good(other than my feet which are killing me) This just shows me just how out of shape I am at this huge weight. It also makes me want to strive to get back to a healthy weight and lifestyle.

Hey guys. I was just searching the forum and noticed that they have the chatroom back on here. We should all set up a time some night to have a live chat with each other.

Hey girls, happy Wednesday. Woo-Hoo Angie, you're doing it!!! YEAH I remember being in the groove and dropping weight and feeling good about it. WE CAN DO IT . I have to give you props on walking that hill. We went walking our dogs last night too but I didn't even attempt doing my 'regular' route. I did a modified version which is probably only 1/3 of the way. Since I fell off that chair a month or so ago, my left knee has been feeling like it wants to pop off to one side, then my right hip where I actually fell on kinda gets weak. I think I'll be doing that hill within the next week though. Where's my glucosamine pills...oh I forgot, they make me fart

Even though I had a bad breakfast (a grande latte w/a maple scone) yesterday, I counted up my points and wrote it in my food log. Those two alone ate up almost half my daily allowance--and I wondered why I kept gaining. I'm staying away from my beloved Starbucks, at least their pastries and stuff. I can always have their mucho-caffienated coffee .

Dips there ya go, you sound like you need a hug.

Hey Julie....

Hello to everyone else, gotta get busy. I've got a new guy on the road again. Where's my bullwhip???

Go Noelle!! I am feeling great things about all of us putting all we have into being healthy! Even though you took a modified route you took a walk. That is great! About the pills.

Angie on the walk! It was hard but it will get easier with time. Once again you meal plan sounds good. I don't think I ate enough today because I am kind of hungry now. I think I will have a piece of fruit if anything. I don't know what kind of pedometer is a good one. I think Cherie has one though? I would love to wear one around the house just to see how much I am moving around during the day.

Dips GET WELL SOON keep drinking your tea, I swear by tea too when I am sick.

Cal cool about Ashley in volleyball. I hope you don't get rid of the dog. Have a great day.

I got in about 20 minutes of cardio and 80 leg lifts. I didn't realize my legs were so heavy, LOL. I didn't go outside for a walk because the wind gusts here are so strong. Dd would have been way to cold. I think for dinner tonight will be haddock and baked sweet potatoes. Well I have to go get ready to pick up ds. Bye for now.....Hi everyone

Where did this day go? I have been running the roads all day and I am tired. But, the puppies need me. Ahhh, to be loved.

The land is right down the road form our family camp and we are going to build on it in about 3 years. We are going to make it nice tough so I will want to go. It might even turn into a retirement home for us. Joe is really excited about it. He is heading up there this weekend since it is first day of the season but I am sure he will be checking out the land too.

Noelle I am just looking to make some extra cash. The car really isn't on my list of things to get from Mary Kay. I mean if it takes off then good for me but I am kind of a laid back person so this is going to be a test for me. I think I am going to ahve to come out of my shell with this. That is actually scaring me a little.

Dips I hope you feel better soon. Everyone down here has the Katrina cough. I think it from all of the crap stired up in the air. I know a few days after the storm I got really sick. Thankfully our power had come back on. It would have been miserable having a fever with it being so hot. Take care of yourself.

Agnie I am so proud of you for getting back into the swing. It may only be one day but I having even done good for a few hours. I am trying to fix that though.

I am having Thankgiving here and I need to make a list for people to bring stuff. I have no idea what to tell people to bring. What do you guys usally have for dinner. Maybe I can pull some of your stuff.

okay today went down without a hitch. YEAH!!! I didnt overeat, got lots of water and an awesome workout. YEAH for me!!!!! I even have all of next weeks meals figured out so I think I can keep this up.

Noelle, You are so funny!!! Candi gets glucosamine pills for her knee too. YEAH for you too!!! Get Those walks in girl and we will feel better in no time at all!!!!

Julie, That is what I wanted a pedometer for too. It may even get me up to do laps around the house at the end of the day if needed.

Kempy, wow, I am happy for you guys to have a weekend retreat. I bet Jope will love it for hunting too....plus you wont be so crowded on your holidays, huh? Sounds great!! For Thanksgiving here I just do a turkey with Bell's stuffing,mashed potatoes,gravy and corn. For my dessert we have pudding pie and pumpkin parfaits. Oh yeah I cant forget the cranberry sludge(canned cranberry sauce stuff) That Jay and the kids cant get enough of. GROSS!!!!

So what is everyone asking for for Christmas this year? I am asking for an ipod nano. I have spent so much money on itunes I might as well have the ipod to put them in for walking and working out....plus maybe it will keep me motivated. I bought Jay some chrome flame taillight covers for the truck because all the other accessories are flame and I am getting him some Valomilk candies(he wants them) and a socket set. I wanted to buy him some trucknutz but he doesnt like them I think they are funny. http://www.pickupspecialties.com/Bul..._trucknutz.htm

Angie, I saw those trucknutz, they were HILARIOUS!!! If it were me, I would've just ordered them and put them on the truck without telling, you think he'd notice? Hmmm, you just gave me an idea for what to do for Rick


Good night ladies, I just thought I'd throw that in before I go to bed. More tomorrow!

Good Morning girls!! I just got some Christmas shopping doen for Corey online. I love shopping online then I dont have to go hunting everywhere plus he saved the websight for me with a Christmas list. I already thought of something for all of you so I hope you like it.

Noelle, You are so funny. I think I may at least get some or the keychain for my sis. She will LOVE them.

Well my plan for today is Breakfast: cereal and skim milk- Lunch: turkey sandwich with wow chips and some more carrots- supper: shepherds pie with green beans

I am not sure how to get my workout in today though because my calves are SOOOOO sore. I will try to do something though. I stepped on the scales today and 2 pounds have vacated so I will keep my fingers crossed that they stay off for my official weigh in on Saturday.

Okay I just did half the walk I did yesterday so that is something. I will make it a point to do at least 15 minutes on my treadmill after work too.

I forgot to tell you guys but it snowed here again last night. Just a couple inches .

Good job Angie. You are moving right along. We see those trucknuts all over the place here. We are kind of in the country.

I have been with my sister all day working on Mary Kay stuff. Our director came down and she took us to a few places with some roses for women. We did a working womans apperciation day. They all loved it. That may ge us a few clients. I had asked all of the girls at work to come to my open house for Mary Kay tonight. Well, I went to the salon to get a few things for tonight and they were all like, I hope I can make it. Well, that just sent me over the edge. I am very PMSy right now and I just couldn't take that. I just started to get myself REALLY into this and they start with that. I called my sister when I got home and just started to cry. I had no control. I am so upset. I mean my sis has about 15 or 20 people coming and I will be lucky to have my MIL show up. I don't know why I am letting this get to me so much. I was thinking I would just kind of do this on the side but today I saw how easy it was to get clients and it changed my mind. Well, now my feelings are hurt and by the people that I work with. I guess I just don't get it.

Sorry to be a downer. I need to get myself together for tonight so I will chat tomorrow.

Good morning girls, I went out to dinner last night w/a cousin visiting from out of state. It was a restaurant that didn't really have a lite menu but I chose what I thought was the least evil, I had seared scallops (4) with enoki mushrooms and asparagus in a cream sauce (bad). It even had a few pieces of a potato gnocchi which I have never had. It was a weird green color and rather bland but I tasted it anyway. I didn't eat the whole thing so I think I did alright. And I made sure to park as far away as I could so i could at least get a little walking in. I'm supposed to be taking my best girlfriend out to lunch for her birthday today. I'm leaning toward sushi or maybe Vietnamese food since they're usually lite and low in cals. I have got to get out walking today to make up for yesterday. I don't wanna show a gain next week at my first weigh-in, that would be terrible!

Angie, you got it going on girl. Planning is key!!! I had a big long post last night but I hit the "back" button and it got fried... I LOVE LOVE LOVE the good vibes running through here. Just in time for us to get smaller through the holidays instead of bigger, eh? So what did Corey ask for for Xmas? I always get stumped when shopping for my teenage niece and nephew--they are greedy and usually just want money. We got Michael a Nintendo DS Dogs edition and a few other games. We let him pick out a few games with the idea that they were for his cousin, but they're really for him--he'll be so stoked.

Julie, you go girl Stay safe and warm out there, we don't want to wind to blow you away! Have you guys planned on having turkey day with just your immediate family or do you have to do the run around and visit with everyone and eat 3X kind of thing?

Kempy, I had a nice long post yesterday about what we usually have for thanksgiving...it made me start to get hungry but here are some of the things I would ask people to bring: desserts (pumpkin pie, custard pie, whatever kind of pie), or maybe a side dish (gravy and mashed potatoes or stuffing) or veggie platter (that's always a safe healthy bet). Our family for some reason, always has a side of Chinese crispy gau gee and some Filipino lumpia--two things that I will not be eating this year. We are going to make a sausage stuffing with Aidells garlic and artichoke sausage.

Dips, how are ya feeling today?

Cherie, hope you're doing well. Come back when you can.

Here's a shout out to Holly, Cal and Red and anyone else I may have missed. I gotta run, be back later though.

Heh, people. Sorry to have posted and then disappeared. I've just been and still am WAY TOO busy. Up now early and have to try to get a story written before going to another job. I try to read your posts when I can. Seems like there are strange lulls in the posting (which is when I decided to come back) and then WHAM!! you get a deluge of posts and it's impossible to keep up unless you make it a fulltime job.

I'm glad to hear some of you are getting serious about the weight loss. Noelle is rockin'!! I am trying, just find it so frustrating to not be able to do any exercise when I really, really want to and then when I do have time, I'm most likely to have lost the motivation because I feel so frustrated in my actions. Oh well....keep on keeping on.....gotta think of that Hong Kong trip....

Kempy, Florida is where we fist saw a set of Truck Nutz. A guy at the campground had them. Maybe it is a southern thing because I have never seen them up here yet. I remembered the name and looked them up when we got home. I live in the country too. Cal can vouch for how far in the woods I am. I dont think I could live in a city though...I am a chickensh!t. hehe Good Luck with your open house tonight. If I lived by you I would be there for sure.

Noelle, I have had the kids pick out things like that before too. It is easier than trying to ask around to see what they would like and then getting the wrong thing.

Cherie, How ya doing hon? We are here for you no matter what. If you need to talk we are all here to support you. {{{Cherie}}}

Dips, How is that cold coming? I hope it is leaving and you are starting to feel better.

Well, I dont have much going on tonight just gonna watch Survivor. Hey did anyone catch Trading Spouses last night? What a nutjob that woman was. Notice in the end she took the money. haha I thought she was going to kill her family when she got home. They looked scared while she was going off. WOW is all I can say.