Ah the joys of being a newbie! Sounds like it was probably a combination of the two-glad you are feeling better. I had a NSV today. Schwans day and I bought NO ice cream or bars or anything else I could fall off with. It was all veggies and fruits and some pockets for josh that I have no interest in. The girls love to eat frozen blueberries and josh likes to eat the fruit blend frozen-I know odd kids but I figure it is better than candy or anything else. SO I finally had a NSV today! Woohoo!
Melissa

YAY! Melissa! :carrot: I know schwans has yummy lofat goodies but if i ordered them they would be gone in seconds! WHOO HOO on your NSV!:carrot: I will be praying for the katey situation and I hope Dr. phil will help or give you info for help. Don't you go to WW tomorrow? good luck!

I am feeling better with the cold -it seems to be going away. finally- still sniffly and a tad bit congested but better than the other day.
Emotionally i am still kinda blah but it's getting better- i am looking forward to this weekend as i have some "me" time. and i am a bit better with the situation at work. everything will work out no matter how much i worry so i need to chill for now- but also be getting things together in case the worst happens.

Candice- an everything frap? :?: ooo-eww- and smoking is so hard to give up too- i smoked for 7 years and then was able to quit cold turkey - then 3 years later took it up again when i was going thru nasty divorce- then in 96, i got sick and it turned into pneumonia and couldn't breathe- i was off cigs for 2 weeks and then just never went back. and i was glad cause they got so expensive after that. but ya know to thsi day every now and then i crave one- now hubby quit 2 mos. after me and he has a cigar now and and then but i think ugh. i wish i could think ugh about food. like the pretzels they had on the receptionist desks yesterday- i ended up eating half a container of them -not becasue i am hungry- but because they were there.

So theresa did ya get your exerciser?? if so tell us about it! I am going to be joining you with the sugar detox starting this weekend. I went thru the BL book 3 times and they say i should only eat like 1100 calories a day and i think automatically NOT ENOUGH and it's in my brain that I am going to starve on 1100-1200 calories a day. I am so brainwashed by my own thinking about calories etc.. so i went for the 1500 calorie a day meal plan and wrote down everything and revised a few meal (like chicken for salmon and sf/ff jello for a snack instead of peanuts ) and i am going to try it for a week. I am going ot take it ONE DAY AT A TIME this week. I really think i can get thru a week at first. just to get myself into some good habits. i realize long term one can not always eat out of a book- but my sugar levels have been not good lately. and i think maybe being strict with myself may help to get rid of the cravings AGAIN.

Have a good night all !

I am so glad to hear you are starting to feel better and things are looking up at work too. I have discovered I fuss way more than I need to most of the time-those darn emotions get in the way all the time. Yes I get to go to my first meeting tomorrow and I am really excited for it. I too am taking it one day at a time and one pound at a time if I have to. I am amazed at the difference in how I feel when I eat right-just can't figure out why I don't do it all the time or even slip up-guess I suffer from CRS (can't remember stuff) and so I have to remind myself. Hopefully I will remember this time. Tomorrow when I get home, I am going to do some make ahead breakfasts and whoever gave the suggestion for a crockpot-I LOVE YOU!!!! It has made all the difference in the world for me. I have been going through a link I got that is all for the crockpot and WW has a cookbook out now too for it. I am getting so efficient it is getting scary!
Melissa

Melissa, You should write in to Oprah as well because she's been doing shows on that book by the druggie and is planning another druggie-related show (can't think of a better way to say it lol) so maybe she would help you as well? Oh, and Montel as well, he does shows and helps a lot as well, though he's not as widely watched anymore...he could still help! Heck, write Regis while you're at it :lol: j/k

I got the Denise Austin Rock Fit thing and gave it to a friend, who has a very small home so can't get any big equipment to use. It's this bit half-circle shaped thing and you stand with one foot on each side and rock back and forth. If you go real fast it feels like you're running in place, only awkward. It made my inner thighs and butt burn in like 2 seconds, so I wished her luck with it. It was kinda neat because you move your feet out to different widths and it works different parts.

I wrote out my calorie plan for tomorrow...1400 calories and I have to stick with it. Yesterday and today were just ****, every little thing that could go wrong did...ya know, one of those days where all the little annoying things stack up until you want to rip your hair out and go back to bed. I've had two days like that and on top of it all I have realized my kids are spoiled rotten little brats. I love them more than anyone else on earth, myself even, but they are just spoiled and behaving like brats and I don't like it. I'm doing some things to change that, including stripping their bedrooms of all t heir toys and making them earn them back. I did it to Allie not long ago but she has forgotten her lesson already. Also, I am no longer doing everything around here, they are going to have chores and there will be stiff consequences for not doing them...like not coming out of their rooms until they are cleaned, even if it means they miss supper. I know, I'm a horrible mommy but they act like royal prince/princess who can't lift a finger and I am exhausting myself trying to keep up with everything...it's time they helped out!

Okay, I'm done venting.

Theresa

I think I just may do that-I will hold off on more until we find out if she gets prison time or not. If she does, there is nothing I can do for rehab for her but if she doesn't, I will get my little pen out and right anyone who will let me.

I have been going through that kind of thing with the kids too. Odessa has to throw food on the floor like peals and crusts instead of just putting it on her plate and amanda has been throwing toys around just for the sake of doing it and also throwing food on the floor. I have spent alot of time the last two days standing over them while they pick up their mess. With toys I made it a game-who can get the most-who can find dora or a block and they race each other so they don't know they are working-hehehe. I think Logan is going through a growing spirt cause he has been sleeping alot and kind of cranky too. I am going to have to get josh in cause his nose is all stuffy yet again. Haven't heard anything out of kate for two days now-thought about checking up on her but I didn't. I can't keep chasing her down and trying to get her to do the things she is supposed to do-ugh. It does get better so I am told.
Melissa

It will get better when she finds out if she is going to jail, and I think the fact that she is using again is a strike against her in court. She doesn't seem to be trying very, if she would do some of the things they told her to do, stay away from drugs, etc. they might look more favorably on letting her stay out of jail. If it comes in that she is doing drugs still, is homeless, is not caring for her kids, this is not going to look good in court. But, since she's on drugs again she is not thinking about that I'm sure.

I exercised this morning, but feel stiff again since I missed a couple days. Seems I just can't get myself going again. I am OP with eating and drinking lots of water though, and stiff exercise is better than none I guess.

We are having Tyler's birthday party on Sunday so I am trying to get the house straightend up and presentable. I really hate giving birthday parties, all those miserable in-laws in my home tires me out.

I am just feeling very sluggish and ICK and it feels like I gained a pound or two back so I didnt' even WI. Felt seeing a higher number would send me on a binge.

I did spend last evening at the park with a friend and her kids and we had a lot of fun, so we did enjoy the odd 70 degree weather a bit. It's going back into the 50s tomorrow with thunderstorms tonight...guess all good things have to come to an end.

Theresa

Katy called me this morning and was awfully speedy for someone going to court this morning. Of course it was 830a and she still hadn't left yet and she is supposed to appear at 9a. She doesn't make it-warrant-not going there though-she is an adult and if it is important to her, she will make it. She also missed her drug and alcohol assessment-not sure how long michelle will put up with this stuff.

Yes stiff excersize is better than none and with the house cleaning you will burn some calories too. You are smart to stay away from the scale if you think it will cause a problem and maybe TOM coming could be reason for sluggy-I know we run pretty close together for cycles and I know I have felt that way too. Man am I jealous over 70 degree weather! I think the news said we have had rain 25 days in a row now-got flooding going on in places too. Almost time for me to leave for my meeting! Need to run around a bit more before Sueann gets here to watch my dumplings.
Melissa

Lovely, if she shows up late and high, what will happen? Can't be good, but you are right to say she is an adult and go on with your own plans. I hope you have a great time at the meeting. You are probably right that sluggish feeling is TOM coming in a week or so...but, I think it might also be that I just ate cereal for breakfast and for some reason it wasn't enough, I had some grilled chicken strips and felt a lot better right away. But then I ate lunch and feel sluggish again, so it is probably TOM. I could really go for a nap and watching the rain out the window isn't helping one bit. Just got our electric bill...$200 ouchie. I turned the heat down and bundled everyone up more, can't afford that every month! It is supposedly 70 out there, but it feels cold in here...prob. because we have mostly hardwood floors and only a few rooms with carpet.

Theresa

Feeling cold can be TOM related too. I know that usually the two days before I start, I am freezing no matter what I do. I am with you with heating costs-I am ready for it to warm up a bit.

Went to my first meeting and I was disgusted with what I had gained back in such a short time. It is the same gal I had last time and I like her so that is good. I had to switch days last time and wound up with a guy-he was really nice ect but I just feel better with a lady. She is very encouraging and no pressure which is also good. So now that I am officially weighed in, I am going to stay away from the scale until I go back next week. My scale is like 14lb different than theirs and not in my favor lol. I am going to try and stay away and be surprised next Friday. Hard for a scale junkie to do.
Melissa

wtg melissa on your first meeting! even if you've gained some back, it's just a temporary setback since you are committed to your goal. even still trying after all you've been through is a victory as far as i'm concerned. i think in your shoes i would be on the ben and jerry's like white on rice. you're an inspiration girl :)

Hi everyone. Sounds like most of us are doing good so far.

Melissa, my heart hurts for you and all that Katy is putting you through. You are doing the right thing by hanging tough in your decision. Those little one's are what's important now. Congrats on WW. I know you will do great.

I hate to admit it Candace, but I have never been to a Starbucks! Sounds like it's a good thing too for me, I'd be a regular , scarfing down all those pastries.

Laura B I don't know how you do it with all your dinner meetings, I have no willpower if the place serves good food.

Theresa I hope Tyler is doing better, sounds like he gave you quite a scare. that's why I do adult nursing, the little guys just break my heart when they are hurting.

Right now I am recovering from a rough oral surgery, mouth is full of stitches. It's pretty painful right now but hopefully it will get better. Good news though, when I saw my regular doc earlier this week, I was down 5 lbs from my last visit in Dec. That made me feel a little better!
I guess it won't be too hard to stay OP for a week or so---only soup, jello, yogurt etc... for me right now.
I didn't mean to leave anyone out, I am still a little loopy from the anesthesia they gave me this morning.

Time to say bye for now, I keep falling asleep! LOL!!

Suzette-I read someshere that mouths heal faster than any other part of the body. I hope that happens for you.
Melissa- I'm so glad you finally got to WW. I 'm sure the meetings will help, plus you got a bit of time to yourself.
Theresa- It's hard not to eat at kid's birthday parties, especially if the awful in laws will be there. Maybe they can be the reason you stay OP, just so they don't win.
Candace- I have only been in a Starbucks once. I don't drink coffee, but i went with my brother and his small sons last year. Lots of people were sitting with their laptops, drinking coffee and reading. Ray Charles was singing and it was lovely. My nephews couldn't stay long, but I could have. I assume they are all like that.
Sandi- I am craving sugar too and I used up my lunch calories on a sweet.

I worked out at the training center again today and it really helps me feel optimistic and it stopped my hand from grabbing an ice cream pop at the gas station. I have to be mindful of the I burned up a lot of calories on the elliptical so now I can eat them away syndrome, which I am good at. My body hurts from all the weights, but my son Joe says it good to hurt. He also says that working out makes you warmer since you are burning calories and the product of the burn is heat, therefore I can turn the heat in the house down to 66 degree and save money. Good practical thinking from my boy.
Laura

Today is the start of the National Body Challenge (anyone else signed up?) and I weighed in for that...back up to 242 :( 4 lb. gain, but I was relieved it wasn't worse for a month of bad choices and a week of virtually no exercise. I changed my ticker because I want to be real with myself and accept that I gained some back and move forward. I found it very motivating actually, to see the 4 lb. gain on the top ticker and no longer to be at 20 lbs. lost on the other. I am determined to get it back to where it was and then down some....determined :strong:

I am going back to setting exercies goals because I have slacked off since I stopped that. It's just hard to get going again, but I looked at my walk across america stuff to set some goals: I want to finish through milestone 12 by the end of the month. I have 27 miles to finish 10 right now, then can work on the other two. I can do this, I can!!!! Now off to start with that and prep for the party tomorrow.

Theresa

theresa, congrats on starting the national body challenge. it sounds like a lot of fun. good luck.
laura.. yeah they are all like that :) they even have the same music playing at the same time at all the locations. it's not ray charles now, not sure what it is. it's pretty good though. usually background music at places i've worked drives me crazy. at fry's, they had a michael jackson video playing on a big screen for two weeks.. at the end i wanted to throw something at it.

Sugar, white gluey wonder bread with PB&J, pretzels, PB filled pretzels, cookies, cheesecake, creme filled "d" words, french fries and a double :mcd: ....OOOOOOOO it's bad today. i am sitting there today thinking non- stop about FOOD. So i cleaned out all my cupboards and then we took a ride to daytona just to get out-
i am in day two of "detox" :lol: i know some say detox isn't the word to use but when taking oneself off processed and refined carbs/foods I think detox works just fine. I am a bit snappy today BUT OP all the way. I have even done 3 work out sessions in 2 days. (I am walking around like I am 105 years old)
Calories are under 1400 yesterday and today should be good too.

Theresa- i signed up for the Body challenge but my computer is SO slooooow that i can't get a good connection. You are the exercise queen- come on now back at it! Good luck at the party tomorrow - hope the inlaws aren't too bad.

Melissa- I am so glad you liked your WW meeting. I hope it'll work good for you. I have an excellent crock pot recipe for chicken stew i will post later and also have the WW crockpot meal cookbook along with their 30 minutes meals one. I'll send ya some of those recipes if you want

well i got to go to starbucks today ( they have one in our super target) everyone got yummy lattes and mocha whipped creme toppings- i was good- i had a grande decafe and put FF milk in it and splenda- i wanted something chocolate but felt the calories weren't worth the drink. I like to go there, have a coffee, sit and "people watch" -

Laura-:carrot: way to go on the gym and working out- I have been told it gets easier the longer you go. i hope so.

Suzette- your poor mouth- not a way i'd want to lose but maybe it'll take off a pound or two- i hate dentists- unfortunatly i have to go in march and it may be lots of work.

Candice- when i worked at BK they played the same 10 songs over and over and over again. I wanted to unplug the machine every night. after a while we changed the tape- the mgr. never noticed.

well hubby and have have an exciting date night planned for tonight- it will consist of watching a movie and munching on popcorn and fighting for the blanket on the couch - :love: by 10 we'll both be asleep :D

Have a great day !
Sandi