Still swamped at work, but they're interviewing for the production job either tomorrow or early next week, so things should improve then. I signed up for a storytelling course and had my first class yesterday morning. I had so much to do that I almost blew it off, but decided that I needed to get out for my sanity. And as soon as I stepped out the door I felt better, things felt more in perspective.
I'm doing pretty well OP-wise, exercising, not over-eating. I really think, though, that after I get back from the company meetings I'm going to kick it up to the next level, do core and possibly join a group. The meetings are always awful food-wise. I'm going to take some nuts & stuff with me so I can avoid the sandwiches and things they serve us. I usually go in with good intentions at the start and end up eating like a champ. Not this time!
Anagram, so happy to hear that your darling is still with you. I thought he might be -- that's quite a bond you two have.
Ceara, good going with those chocolates! Brave girl!
K -- I do actually have work to do. Hi ho... Love to all!
angagram- i am so truly sorry to hear of the loss of your dh. i know you are right, and that he is indeed with you. you took such good care of him, and he was a brave fighter. you are in my thoughts and prayers. please take good care of yourself.
Anagram the spirit is a wonderful thing and I am glad your loved one is with you!
Calories were up yesterday as I had a few bad choices in the evening. Stressful afternoon it work and I allowed it to get the best of me. Not today! I am ready to fight back to stay on track no matter what! Sometimes work and unneeded stress can play such a role in our actions with food. Recognizing it early on is a good thing. One day is better than a week. Take care everyone and have a good day.
Will be thinkin' of you this pm and eve Anagram. Hold fast. You are in our hearts.
Butt is still firmly planted on the wagon seat...no splinters yet. Slight reprieve...no eating op tonight...but the chocolates still sing to me. Have you ever hidden something on yourself? I will perservere though. One day at a time, one minute at a time...hold on, hold on, hold on. Water, vitamins, portions and no sugar......
Grounds for divorce in my house. For the past many years, both my husband and son have had plantars warts and I threatened to kill or divorce, whichever is applicable, if I got one. The DAY has arrived. I am not thrilled. I haven't had one of these since pre-teen when I took swimming lessons!
Anyway, gotta go. 'Tis the Friday brekkie thing and then I'm off to groom Mom's dog....just tidying. My dad and mom have been working on her...a v-e-r-r-y S-C-A-A-R-R-I-I-E thought.
Morning all! I have another small victory with the scale. Down 2 more pounds. That was until AF came for a visit this morning!!! I'm 2 weeks late and I was beginning to wonder when the CEO of EPT was going to call us and thank us for personally paying for his vacation this year with our test purchases. I'm late often, but 2 weeks.....
Anyway, I feel horrible now!!! Bloated...Blah...
TGIF! And a 3 day weekend to boot. YEE HAH!
The job is still SO SLOW!!!! I'm waiting for the other shoe to drop....still
Hello everyone!
Wishing you a good "Friday the 13th"!
Ceara ~ You can get rid of a plantar wart just by using over the counter Compound W (spelling?). Just make sure you cover the area with a band-aid when you are done so the product does not spread and give it at least 6 weeks to 3 months.
Hope that helps!
Although I have been tempted sorely somehow I managed to stay away from sugar for aprx 3 days.....
Nearly did a u-turn into the VP's office yesterday when I realized he had refilled his candy jar to the tippity top w/ choc bars.....but somehow, someway a comment someone made came to me.....
"Sure, a chocolate binge would be tasty but what how would I feel afterwards?"
Mentally, physically, but especially mentally....
..so I managed to keep moving past his office... of course, it helped that he was IN the office on a conference call .... The idea of me going in there repeatedly to grab choc bars while he was on the call was too far fetched.... and short of running in, grabbing the entire foot tall jar (like that wouldn't get noticed!)
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come to think of it, seems as though my biggest temptations are Sugar and Free..... when they're combined...... very difficult for me to resist......
So I am planning on remaining sugar free today too...
Today, I am going to an all day Toastmasters seminar.... I am especailly looking forward to the afternoon session as a professional speaker who is also a Toastmaster is going to speak on how to become a professional speaker....
hmmmmm......
Ceara, I've never experienced the Plantar wart problem but do know folks who had real problems w/ them. Sounds as though you have your share w/ DH and DS.... I'm not even sure if they're caused by a virus or a fungus...
Good luck....
Frogger! Good for you showing a loss at the scale....thats' great!
I also have a 3 day weekend... We'll be spoiled by time February starts!
Ok.....
Need to get myself together as I am hoping to make some contacts and always do better meeting folks when I know I look good .... its a shame I am so self concious but at least its simpler nowadays....
And another GOOD reason to stay On Program..!!
Ended up working on the weekend again. Can't wait till I can stop doing that! Woke up to a "Winter Wonderland" out there, after quite mild weather. It's pretty, anyway. And we've been incredibly lucky with our weather so far this year, no extreme cold.
Walked to gym in said wonderland, did circuits, walked back. Almost finished yoga. Now I just have to get in meditation and I'll be set -- oh, yeah, and eating properly. How could I forget!
Trying to prepare for trip to Boston on the weekend, figure out what I'm going to wear to each of the various functions. Actually making a list Thinking I need to buy another pair of pants Once I've got my outfits all worked out I'll feel better. The meetings are going to be very strange. Funny thing -- they sent out the company survey last week. Usually they send it AFTER the meetings. Hmmm.... wondering if they think they'll get better responses now than we'd be likely to give after the meetings? I guess we'll see...
Kaylets, I haven't been totally sugar-free for a while now, but your message reminded me of how easy it can be once you get going. I remember doing the South Beach induction and, after a couple of weeks, feeling like it was no trouble at all -- no cravings, no urges, could go on indefinitely. Yeah. Hmmm... I'd say when I get back from the trip, it's time to do that again. And maybe stay with it this time
Anagram, so nice to see you back in the palace! Be gentle with yourself
Eydie, the fatigue is almost the worst part of a cold. You take care of yourself, too.
cascmc (hope I've got your letters right!) -- that is so true about stress and the weight loss battle. I swear, if I could get a handle on stress and fatigue I'd have this avoirdupois lost in no time!
Ceara, sorry about that plantar's wart -- I had one years ago. I think that aria had good advice about the Compound W, though. Blast that sucker!
Frogger, WTG on the 2 pounds down! I'm a little unclear as to the EPT status -- officially not preggers, or do we know yet?
Amarantha, I saw, whilst visiting the other thread, that I'd missed thine birthday. Hope it was lovely, and I do gratefully thank the graces of the universe that brought you into our circle!
Aria, I have never had anything of any import happen on Friday the 13th. My DH has gone so far as to avoid flying on that day, though. And every time I say that nothing much has ever happened to me on that date, he knocks wood.
We had bitter cold weather for a few days.... Yes, it's winter time but the tempertures dropped nearly overnight almost 30 degrees and the winds were screaming.....Bitter, bitter cold.... 3 days of it, at least yesterday by day's end the wind had ended and the difference was really noticeable....
Makes my shoulders and neck want the heating pad and the liniment.... I've been doing neck rolls and stretches and even took a nap when my head was pounding but just couldn't get comfortable....
Anagram.....
Good to see you. Yes, please be gentle with yourself. How are you?
Eydie.... The cold/virus thing makes everyone exhausted ...... bone weary....
and those who try to soldier on seem to get worse.... those who can get into bed and sleep it off recover more quickly.... Be warned.... the fever blisters are legendary! I thought my headlight sized fever blister made the record books until I saw the boss'.... she had 5 total.... 3 outside... 2 on the inside of her mouth.....
Ceara... thought of you everytime the dog show was advertised on tv.....
Just caught a look at the clock and must apologize that I have to run ....
Hope ALL the royals are doing well.....
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Here's the thought of the day:
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Kaylet wow I know what you mean about the weather. Last friday it was 61 here really warmer than its ever been in January then the next day 23. It was crazy and this morning 9 out. Burr! We will see spring soon.
I had yesterday off from work but had to do major cleaning. We had those awful pantry moths. Watch that bulk food stuff. I love going to get it but most likely thats what started the problem. We had to do an overall on the whole kitchen. It is still not completed as of yet. I am going to redo all the cupboards reorganizing that is. So lots of work on a day I was to have as vacation Hah hAH! Well think of the calories burned I guess. Don't wish those little things on anyone and anyone can get them according to the guy at the hardware store.
As far as wt. loss goes haven't jumped the scale. I did manage to get in 110 min, for the week as workouts. I lacked 90 min. I will try it again this week. I hope to go right after work today. I enjoyed going on saturday to the gym it was a slow day there and no pressures to watch for machines etc. I have to tighten up my waist line thats what happens when you slack off during holidays. I am trying to get back into the swing of things.
Anagram welcome back and my thoughts are with you.
Have great day girls keep moving and burning those unwanted calories!
Arabella-Oh no, not preggers. I thought for sure though being 2 weeks late. But no, AF finally decided to visit. We actually took the time to discuss such musings. We've decided to wait to try until Sydney is 2. Which isn't very far away if you think about it. She's 15 months.
Good morning, Queenlies!
Good morning, Queenlies!
Thinking I need to buy another pair of pants 
Once I've got my outfits all worked out I'll feel better. The meetings are going to be very strange. Funny thing -- they sent out the company survey last week. Usually they send it AFTER the meetings. Hmmm.... wondering if they think they'll get better responses now than we'd be likely to give after the meetings? I guess we'll see...
