Mixed Nuts - Part 3
 

Formally known as "emerald dragonfly's posse" ;)

Happy Heart Day to everyone...we certainly are doing a great thing for our hearts this Valentines by working out and eating right!

Hope everyone has a happy, healthy Valentines!

Hope everyone is having a happy Valentine's day today! I had to take my baby girl for her 4 mo. shots today. She is not a happy little baby. I've got her loaded for bear on Tylenol, and she is actually napping pretty peacefully. I think she is just worn out. She will probably be awake all night long. I've got a job interview tomorrow, and not sure how I feel about it. Can't stand the thought of having to leave her at a sitter's all day long just now. I swore that I would not work until my kids were in Pre-K or Kindergarten. Looks like I might have to break my word this time, and it is going to kill me to have to do it. It's hard to live off of one income when you are use to two. Well, I weigh in tomorrow, but am not expecting much at all. I have had a bad time this past week. Not eating well at all, and just way too much on my mind. I can definitely diagnose myself as an emotional eater. I once thought that there was no way that I fit into that category, but lately, I can see how well that I do. If I am counting right, 14 years ago today, my husband asked me to marry him, and the rest is history. We celebrated by having lunch together today. Hope that you all are doing well, and have a great rest of the week!

Wiley B- best of luck on your interview tomorrow! I know you are feeling ambivalent about it right now...but hopefully it will be a great new experience for you. I am sending happy thoughts your way! I was raised by a single mother who worked through my whole life and I turned out ok...and just think your little angel has 2 parents around...just concentrate on the quality of time spent together since the quantity will have to diminish a bit. I don't know if that helps (I'm not a parent yet- so I obviously cannot fully understand)...but I am still praying for you. As far as your weight/eating issues- I'm an emotional eater too- just focus on the long run...we will all get there in time, even if we have some slow weeks. Best of luck!

Hope eveyone had a great day yesterday...

WileyB- good luck on your interview...I know how you feel about leaving your baby...I was the same way..I use to cry every time I had to drop her off but it didn't last long...How sweet that your husband asked you to marry him on v-day...I bet it was really special..

GOOD LUCK WileyB!!!!! I am crossing my fingers for you!! Get yourself a great interview outfit and show them how great you truely are! I have recently gone back to work and leaving the bambina was incredibly hard but this will make you that much more of a mom then you ever thought you could be! Show your daughter what a strong and independant woman is all about! Cant wait to hear all about the details!

Hope you all had a great Valentines day! We spent our night holding our sick little one and eating take out (cheeseburger and fries OUCH on the diet!) and watching a movie (Saw II....still having frightful visions from it!). All in all, not a bad night.

I was scared to weigh myself this morning after nearly 4 days of eating poorly (I was just grabbing finger foods because I was carrying around the kid for 4 days). Anyhow, I am down 2 pounds so its back to eating right again and exercising and thanking my lucky stars I didnt gain!

Talk to you all soon! Keep moving girls!

Okay, more than anything, I apologize for my absence....

Another thing... I am going to head out for a bit. LONG STORY but... On Valentine's Day, my husband was forced to resign from his job and this has created a HUGE conflict in our lives. The news has smeared his reputation and it is a mess. His BOSS is going to go to the Commissioners to see what he can do (they accused him of a crime...it's ugly)... Hubby's boss is furious because he knows that my hubby is innocent but the option was to be ARRESTED or RESIGN. They threatened to bring his boss in on complicity charges IF hubby couldn't prove he was innocent. The way things were shown to hubby, he didn't think (other than his word) he could redeem himself. After all the crap the Deputy told him, they released that they didn't have enough evidence to convict anyone. It's just ugly... We live in a small community and I teach school and people believe everything that they see on the news.... We went to our Pastor and our church supports us because they know my husband and know that it isn't in his personality to anything of the sort.

So... my life is turned upside own right now and I can't spread any thinner... I need to take care of hubby and try to bring things back to some type of order. Sorry to unload all this and let you down but I will be back... in time....

Thanks for being such wonderful women.... I love you all!!! Talk soon....

Man... I didn't mean to freak everyone out...lol

THings are looking up today, we are going tro talk with an attorney to see what can be done. Another day.... I can at least look people in the eye... Yesterday was the first day out in public and the overwhelming support from my friends amazes me....

Sorry for the downer post...lol

Talk soon!

Holy Moly....I'm thinking about you and hope everything turns out okay! "This too shall pass". If there is ANYTHING you need, let us know. You keep your chin up and try to think of any and all positives in the situation.....

Hope all is well with everyone else!

Good Grief! We are all having weird things happen to us! By the way, thanks for all the good wishes on the interview. It went well, I was pleased. If the people at this first interview recommend me to their boss, I will have to go through a second interview. It really doesn't bother me. It will work out one way or another. I will be ok with either one. I didn't weigh this week-was out of town at that interview instead. I'm sure that the scale went up. I have got to get to the store and buy some decent things to eat. We are scavenging right now, not much in the ole' cupboards.

Deanna, my prayers are with you and your family. Sounds like a big mess, but I know that things will work out just fine. Keep your chin up, those people who really know you and your husband are really the only ones that matter. Those who sit and judge, need to go jump off a cliff. I think I can safely speak here for everyone - we are here for you if you need us. You can always come and talk to us.

Hope everyone had a great week, and will have an even better weekend! Ya'll take care!

wow Deanna, I'm so sorry to hear about your situation...I hope everything goes ok....glad to hear you have your friends backing you up..Times like this is when you find out who your real friends are....We are all here for you too...If you need anything let us know...

WileyB _ glad your interview went good...You said your were out of town for the interview...So are you going to have to move if you get the job?

Deanna, I'm so sorry for what you've had to go through. You just hold on and stay strong. It will come out all right.

Yay for the interview! They'll be lucky to have you!

I hope all sick ones are now well or on the mend.

As for me, I'm plugging along. Just plain tired, tho' and kind of down. Wondering where oh where Gloria is? And everyone else? We seem to be missing a lot of people.

Have a good weekend! Marion :)

Hope everyone had a great weekend...I'm feeling better today but still a little tired though...hope to get back to exercising tomorrow or maybe even today...work is going to be crazy tomorrow since I took off yesterday..I'll have to play catch up all week..

Thank you ladies... I think most of the shock has worn off and the embarrassment. A lot has happened since I wrote. Hubby's boss went to bat for him and the commissioner said that he believes that hubby wasn't involved BUT... If they hire hubby back then it would set a presidence and they would have to hire everyone back and IF he did come back that in April (when the budget cuts would happen) hubby's job is one of the 1st to be cut. It has been terrible but our friends and our church have been VERY supportive.

A friend called me (not knowing what we were going through) and had a job offer. We have sent a resume in for this opportunity and we'll see. I can't get excited because I have been on too much of an emotional ROLLERCOASTER this past week. I will keep you updated.

Thank you ladies for all your love, support, and prayers.... I appreciate it SOOOO much...

hi ladies
 

Oh Deanna- I am SOOO very sorry to hear about everything you have been through. You will definetly be in my prayers.

Sorry to all that I have been missing for awhile. I have a terrible cold and a fibromyalgia flare up that are keeping me pretty well occupied. I only lost 1 pound this week- but considering the week I have had, that is ok with me.

Sorry to cut this short but I need to get some rest.

Best wishes to all for a happy, healthy week!

Ahhhh... things have been okay.... I am past the anger I think and just ready to move on... We can't afford an attorney and I am not sure it would make a difference if we fought it or not... the community is going to believe what they want to and our friends know what is true....

I just wish that they wouldn't have smeared our name.

Deanna - Keep on keeping on girl! You will all be just fine, I just know it!

Donna - No, the job isnt' out of town, I just had the first interview out of town. Tomorrow, I go to the second interview. I've really got mixed feelings about all of this.

On a new note, I think we are about to move into our own house! We have been renting/otherwise known as throwing our money out the window, and I do believe that we are going to close pretty soon on this deal. So, I don't know how often I am going to be able to write to you all, but I will do my best. I really have to kick it in gear and start packing. I'm not sure how much baby girl is going to cooperate with that!

Between this job thing, a potential move on the horizon, and not being able to find a trustworthy babysitter, I am about to go crazy! I'm sure that all will turn out just fine, I need to just focus on one thing at a time.

I hope that all of you are doing well, and are losing some. Have a good day!

I hope not, but I was wondering the same thing. Where is everyone? Maybe just real busy? Yet everyone seemed so eager and commited at first. Come on, group--let's hear from you! I've been doing all right, keeping to my plan, but I could work harder. Marion

I feel the same way.... I go down 3.5 in a week and gain back 3/4 pound and who knows this past week (I skipped weigh in because I was in Cleveland)

Does anyone know anything about Gloria? I have just been checking in every so often and haven't seen anything from her.... Did I miss something?

Hey mixed nuts..I'm still here and I'm still commited...just nobody else has been on here..I felt like I was talking to myself...I've been doing good on eating and so so on exercise cause I've been sick for the last week and a half...but I'm feeling better now and I'm back at it again

I haven't heard anything about gloria...she just disappeared at the start of this month..I hope she is ok..

Kristy - have you tried to zig zag your calorie intake..Have a few high days and a few low days so that your weekly average is where you want to be..I started doing it the last 2 weeks and I started losing more..

Sure, Kristy! Let's keep up the challenges if you all want to, and let's keep this group going. I really need the contact and support, and I enjoy hearing from all of you.

I'm doing pretty well with my eating. I haven't lost this week, but I've maintained, which is ok. I need to get my fat tushy moving!!! I have a new problem--Night Nibbles! Arrrgghhh!!!! Any ideas how to beat this? My willpower has crumbled......

Time to sleep. Ttyl. Marion :)

Well I had just typed tons of stuff to you guys but it deleted on me by accident and I am visiting family and dont have time to retype. I am in Boston and got to see George Carlin last night at the Wang Center, omg, it was hysterical.

Baby is doing so much better, turns out she had RSV. Shes def on the upswing of things and all done with the cough and runny nose.

I am interested in keeping up with the group, although I have been so busy lately with the sick baby that you wouldnt know any different.

I hope this isnt the end of us, I dont think I could find another group of ladies like you.

I will write again on Monday when I get home. Hope you all are well.

Ciao Chicas!!

Hi all. I am still with you all too. Things have been very busy as my last school term just ended...now I am trying to prepare for the next one starting this week! All is well with my dieting. I am still losing steadily even though I didn't work out much last week since I was very sick....seems like everyone has been sick! I went shopping a few days ago to buy clothes in a size smaller! I was ecstatic! I actually want to show off my body now (within reason of course). I know that I am not at my goal yet- but I haven't looked or felt this good in awhile!

You have all been in my thoughts...I hope we can all stick through this dry spell on this site cause I really need you guys!

Marion- I have always had issues with the night nibbles. I plan on this now and try to watch what I eat during the day a bit more to counteract my snacking at night. I also try to focus on having only healthy snacks at night...I have been eating a lot of fruit recently and it seems to be helping a bit.

Kristy- I truly hope you are able to get over this hump- I agree with the suggestion of having higher and lower calorie days, it is definetly worth a try!

Morgan- sorry to hear about your sick little angel...I am so happy to hear she is doing better though!

I will try to write tomorrow since it is my official weigh-in day. Till then, all the best to everyone!

Well, I'm still here too. Guess what? I got the job! I start next Monday. It also looks like we are going to move. Soooo, I have been trying to pack anything that we don't have to have to live with every day, like TOYS! My boys should be ashamed! They have enough to supply kids in a third world country! Sorry that I haven't had much time to write to you all, but you are in my thoughts daily. I hope that everyone is doing well. I've been in and out so much, that we all are eating really weird right now.

I flat forgot to weigh in last week, I think I was busy packing, and just lost track of the time. The next thing I knew, it was time to get the boys from school, and I had missed my weigh in. I have a real bad feeling that in won't be good anyway. Onward and Forward! By golly, I'll get these pounds off one day!

I hope that everyone is staying well. It looks like there are a lot of "bugs" going around, especially in the school. Hope that ya'll have a great week!

What a coincidence! I got a job as well!
Full-time, permanent. Congrats to you!

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Congrats to both WileyB and Kristy on your new jobs! I cannot wait to get out of school so I can get my first "real" job! I guess it isn't that long to wait- I graduate in October!

I am not sure about my weight...yesterday the scale said 217 and today it says 222?!?!? I don't get it...but I am not going to stress it...my new smaller clothes fit great so I shall focus on that!

I hope everyone has a fantastic week!

Congrats on the jobs girlies!!! It's WONDERFUL being out here in the working world (ohhhh, did you sense a little sarcasm there??? lol)

I am still with you guys, I just haven't had extra time and track (I coach jr. high girls) is starting next week, soo that's even less.... but I am still here...lol

I am worried about Gloria though.... I haven't heard anything either....

I am trying the WW points again... I need a lifestyle change that hubby can do also... any other suggestions....

Oh... I lost another pound... little by little girls....

Wowza, sounds like the mixed nuts are coming into a good luck streak?! CONGRATS to both WileyB and Kristy on the new jobs!!! Good luck, I am sure you will both be great!

Last night when I got home from Boston I decided to pop on the scale to see what kind of damage I had done and LOW AND BEHOLD.....I had entered ONEderland! This morning I got on the scale and I am back into the 200's. Not really sure what thats all about, I did have ham for dinner so it may be from all the sodium?! I WANT TO BE BACK IN ONEDERLAND! hehe, it will happen, I know, I'm slightly impatient.

I'm going to go do some house work while the little one is sleeping....but I will check in again tonight and see what else is going on. Anyone been counting their points? I have barely any points at all. lol. Been one of those months?! I'm not sure what I am supposed to be counting and not counting. I guess this was my practice month.

Ciao my thin ladies!!

Hello Girls! I'm snuggled under my blankets, where I've been all day. Not l
lazy, not sick, just trying to stay warm. It's sooooo cold and the heat isn't working right in my apartment.

I did all right with my eating today--I had about 600 calories total. I think I can get back to doing that every day, or at the most 900. I've done it before. I found that drinking green tea when I "want something" helps a lot. I try to stop eating by 7pm.

So---it's good to hear you all sounding positive, that's what we need. We can do this!! Remember to drink your water and eat thosefruits and veggies!

Marion

Marion!!!! 600 calories TOTAL?! Your body is going to enter starvation mode! If you want to lose and keep it off.....your body needs AT MINIMUM 1200! Your likely to stop losing fat and instead lose muscle and gain as soon as you eat more because your body will save everything you eat not knowing when it will get the food it needs again. Please be safe about this and eat the minimum caloric intake. At the most 900 is just not safe. I worry about you. Also, remember to eat every 3-4 hours....you dont want to counteract everything you are trying to accomplish. Do a little research, I am sure you will find that you will lose just fine with 1200-1400 cals/day.

I'm worried about you, please dont take offense to this, I am just making sure you do this the healthy way....You want this to be long term, not short term. Think about what I said....heres a good website for you....

http://health.ivillage.com/eating/enutritional/0,,49h,00.html?nlcid=c|492,22312,

Ohhh... I agree... You need to eat to lose... You need something to start the internal fat burning engine (metabolism).... When you eat that low amount of calories then your body thinks that it is starving and it HOLDS ON to the extra fat because i doesn't know when it's going to get it's next source of energy....

If you increase your intake, I bet you'll lose MORE....

Wow, where is everyone?! I'm feeling kinda lost without you gals!

Come out Come out whereever you are!

Hiya Morgan! I know, it's a ghost town here. I don't know what the story is. Maybe everyone was in hiding for the weekend.

So what's up? How are you doing with your diet? What special things have you found help/don't help? I need ideas and input.

I hope we can get the group moving. Support is so important. It's a lonely battle!

Marion

Hi all- things have been crazy busy here. I just started my pediatrics nursing course and am swamped with work. This has also been a yucky week for my dieting. I have been having all kinds of cravings. I have resisted them for the most part and when I have splurged it has only been a bite or two of something naughty. I have only lost one pound this week- actually I went up a bit and then dropped back down. I am a bit frustrated as I am still working out a bunch. Actually I have a new goal. I am going to participate in the MS walk in the end of April...it is 5 miles. So now I am really trying to increase my workouts on my treadmill so I am ready. I am very motivated by this but am still having such a tough time with the cravings. Any advice for this hunger surge would be helpful. I am definetly eating enough calories so I know it isn't true hunger!

Thanks ladies- I will try to drop back here in a few days.

Well I'm glad to see that Marion and Vanessa are still hanging tough!

As for things that have worked for me Marion....eating breakfast, eating every 3-4 hours and exercise. Those are the only things that I wasn't doing before that I am doing now. I def eat between 1200-1400 calories per day regardless. There is also a theory that if you alter your caloric intake each day, like Monday 1400, Tuesday 1200, Wednesday 1500 etc, that you will not platue because it keeps your metabolism always working and guessing how many calories you will eat. I actually havent tried that, but they say its a good thing to do.

I probably should try it as I have platued and not lost in over a week! I havent gained, just havent lost. Wow, its discouraging.

I was telling Vanessa about this a month or so again....ever heard of negative calorie foods? Basically the gist of it....is that it takes more calories to digest the food then is actually in the food. Gives you a negative calorie count. Here is a brief summary and small list of negative calorie foods....

http://weightlossinternational.com/n...rie-foods.html

Maybe including some of these foods into your diet will be helpful? Just remember how important it is to eat the minimum required amount of calories per day.

Pediatrics huh Vanessa?! Sounds like fun! I hated my rotation into the ped office, we saw 3 patients on my day. Blek, how boring! Hopefully, it is going well and you are studying hard! Dont focus on whether or not you did poorly this week, you just keep trucking on and worry about doing better this week. You have so much on your plate right now that school should be your number one priority anyhow. Isnt it like 20 pounds the average person gains while in college? No excuse I know, but I surely know how tough it is to endure nursing classes AND try to diet. It didnt work for me, but then again, I didnt put much effort into the diet. Chin up Chica!

I have to go to the Doctors to get my throat checked out again, think I am dealing with strep AGAIN (3rd time since September!). Then I need to nap before work tonight. Blek. It was nice to hear from someone, you all take care now!