Home of the Loozing Floozies (#69)
 

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Hmmmm..... I think I'm finally getting this thing down!!

Update: Still haven't had my monthly visitor. Starting to worry. Stopping at Wally World on the way home today to buy an EPT.

Sigh.

Let us know when you can Cheryl. If you have stress, it can cause you to be late. Does stewart know your late?

Dee, my middle name is DeAnn, after a girl my older brother & sister went to school with who eventually became my cousins wife! Small world!
I am trying to learn this whole Catholic thing...we wanted to marry in the church but couldn't because of my marriage before. So we never could agree upon a church to attend. We are now going to the Catholic church but I am very confused with the rituals. I do not agree with the church 100% which I feel is wrong, but Steve says any church we attend, there will be things we don't agree with. I think I am more spiritial instead of religious. I am a firm believer one doesn't need to attend church to be a believer.

Gayle makes sense to me, I guess that is where you got your gdeann from. I always wondered about that. I am of the same belief that you are. I feel the same. We don't have a regular church we go to. We go to many. There are a few things that I don't agree with, with the catholic church but I think that there is for every church we go to.

Cheryl thanks for starting a new thread for us. Let us know how your test turns out. I am hoping for the best for you.

Cheryl-Thanks, you are getting it down wonderfully! Let us know what the result is.

Suzy-Sending prayers your way for your family.

I'm having a Dee day after I run. Well, part of a Dee day. I'm having a pedicure at noon today. I can't wait to get my feet pampered. This is from the gift certificate the girls gave me last year for mother's day. It is about to expire, so I figured I'd better get on the ball.

Please pray for one of my WW cyber running friends. She just found out she has throat cancer. It is very treatable, but will have to be on meds the rest of her life.

Girls,

I am so relieved!! I took the test last night and it is negative!!!!

Yes, Stewart knew what was going on. I actually think he was disappointed that I'm not pregnant, believe it or not!

Hopefully I'll start one day soon so I can get back on my pills and back to "normal."

Thank you all for caring what goes on with me!

Cheryl

Cheryl I am sure that you are relieved. I am happy for you. Now you need to work on your relationship with Steward.

Shelley you are too funny. I am glad that you are getting pampered. Of all the people on the board you are the one that needs the pedicure the most. Those feet take a lot of beating with all the running you do. Dez and I are planning on going for pedicures together in a couple of weeks at the school. We were going to the school next week and remembered that it is spring break so they will be closed. It is so cheap to go. Less than $10.00 and they do a really good job. What color are your piggys?

Last night we had a really nice evening with Gail and Dale. I don't know why we don't do it more often. I will have to make an effort to plan evenings once a month with them. My brother is in hockey play offs, so tomorrow we are going to see his game. If they win tomorrow they will take forst place. If they lose they have two more games to play.

Cheryl``YIPPEE!!! Although....word of caution here...if you do not start in a week or so, you may want to retest. Could be your level isn't up enough yet to test positive.

I would like to have a pedicure, BUT, I am soooooooooo ticklish on my feet. The kids & Steve know the one way to instantly piss me off is to try & tickle my feet. Sounds like it would be a nice way to pamper yourself.

Shelley, prayers sent for your running buddy. Sounds like they caught it early enough. It use to be unhealthy people ended up sick. Now no one is safe. I think cancer is more prominent now because of our lifestyles and environment.

Please say a prayer for a new angel in heaven. A friend of the family passed away this morning after a long illness.

Gayle-I'm sending prayers your way.

Dee-My pedicure was $50.00, plus a 10.00 tip. It was wonderful. A tropical one. After she scrubbed my shins, calves and feet with an orange scrub, she placed orange slices under each heel and put a heated towel over them. It was a wonderful sensation. Meanwhile, the chair they put you in is a massaging one. It's the best massaging chair I've ever been in. I would love to own one. Back to the real world now. BTW, the color is just a basic red/pink to match everything.

Cheryl-Evidentally, it wasn't meant to be. Now, like Dee says, it is time to work on your relationship.

Has anyone heard from Doni? I am worried about her.

I am so bloated this morning. I ate everything in sight yesterday. It all started after my 11 miler. What is wrong with me?? I really need to get back down to business.

Shelley- You are doing great. Sometimes its good just to have one day to eat all the things you are craving and get it out of your system. You are so thin you don't need to worry about the odd binge. You are strong and will get right back on program. All that running! WOW!!!
I am going to join WW this morning. I just can't seem to do it on my own.
Much of the inflammation is going out of my joints, and I feel better each day. Guess the meds are starting to do there job.
Dee- All our snow is almost gone - how about yours? It is going to 13 here all week with sunshine. It is about time.
Hello to all the rest of your gals.
Suzy - the count down is on, you must be so excited.

Shelley now that is a "Princess Pedicure". Sounds awesome, mmm, I love citrus scents.
You did a great 11 mile run. Do you know how many calories you burned for that run and that you sped up your metabolism to burn even more calories? Do you think that you ate more calories yesterday than your body needed and that you burned from your run?
My prayers are with your internet friends. Cancer is a scarey disease but fortunately it can be beaten.

Janice I am glad to hear that the meds are helping. You will have so much more energy to help you get through the day.
Our snow is going down pretty quick. We have about a foot left with banks that are still 3-4 feet high. Fortunately like you say the temps are going to be really nice.

Gayle my heart-felt sympathies are sent your way. You have dealt with a lot of sadness lately. How are you holding out?
Are you able to massage and exfoliate your own feet? Focus, Focus, Focus, Hocus Pocus, it is mind over matter..........go for that pedicure....lol

My lonely washing machine is calling me, I got to run.

No word from Doni.

Thank you all for your sympathy and prayers! We had all of Tim's family over last night for dinner and everyone commented on how nice it was to get together and laugh a bit, so it was worth all the work I put into cooking and cleaning. The funeral is tomorrow, so hopefully things will soon be back to normal around here.

And for some good news...Travis completed his last mission in Iraq over the weekend! They will be staying in tents the next few days and will be leaving Iraq sometime later this week! It will take some time to get back to the US, but word is that they should be arriving between the 3rd and 6th of April!

Cheryl ~ I'm sure you are relieved, but you should probably retest in a week or so if you still haven't started by then, just to make sure.

Janice ~ I'm so happy to hear that the meds are finally starting to work and that you are feeling better! That is wonderful news!

Shelley ~ The pedicure sounds like it was heavenly! What a great way to pamper yourself!

I'll be saying prayers for your friend as she goes through her treatments.

Gayle ~ My deepest sympathies for the loss of your friend.

Dee ~ I'm so sorry...I didn't intend to leave you out! Sounds like you had a nice evening last night! I think we should all make time to do more fun things with friends and family.
Good luck to your brother and his team tomorrow night! Make sure you let us know how the game went!

Janice-Did you join WW yesterday? If you need any help, let me know. I may not be doing the best right now, but I have lots of answers, as does Dee and Gayle.

Suzy-I'm sure you are on pins and needles waiting for Travis. I hope the funeral goes as planned and you can get past it.

This is a fly by post. I love you all, just not time for personals right now!

Shelley - Yes I joined yesterday. I paid for 12 weeks to make sure that I go. I stayed for the meeting and am very comitted. I lost all my weight once by following WW I know it works and that I can do it. A lot has changed with the program since then.
Suzy - I am so glad Travis is coming home soon. We are hearing such disturbing news from Irag these days I'm happy he is getting out of there.
Gayle - My condolences on the lose of your friend.
Yesterday my daughter Amanda was helping carry the coffin for one of the residents of the nursing home she works for. She slipped and almost ended up in the burial hole. Then she was driving back to work and another driver was heading for her drivers door. Avoiding him she went on the sidewalk and almost whipped out a fire hydrant. She then went shopping after work and all the hammers on a display feel down when she took one down. Believe or not this is a typical day for her. She is a walking disaster, the good thing is it never really amounts to much.
Dee - Isn't it nice to see the sun and the heat.
cheryl - Hope everything turns out okay for you.

Janice, great job joining WW's!!!! I think it is the most logical plan out there. It really is a lifestyle change and WW's teaches you how to do that. Are you Flexing or Coring?? I heard the Core plan isn't very well known in Canada.
Your daughter sounds like she takes her "mishaps" in stride! Poor girl! Does she ever just have a good day?? LOL! Thank goodness it is never anything too serious.

Suzy, I KNOW, KNOW, KNOW you are sooooooooooooo excited to see your baby! I will be praying for his safe return to the States.

Shelley, I think with all your running, your body is trying to tell you it needs more of something when you get the hungries. Have you tried just eating a bit more protein? I'm a great one to give a lecture! I can't get the weight off or keep it off! Actually, I am kinda a diet expert....I just need to practice what I preach!

Dee, how did the game go? Did we have a win? Hey, I keep forgetting.... is the wedding still on? When will they be getting married?

Cheryl, how are you feeling sweetie? How is the dieting going? I hope you and the Stew can get things worked out. I think the first year or two of marriage can be the hardest. In your case, probably harder, the two of you are both very independent.

I haven't heard from Doni.... I wrote Ramona & Sher each a message back when they responded to my email but didn't hear back from either one of them.

For the person who asked how I'm doing with all the sadness as of late...I can't remember who asked! I'm doing ok... it seems like my family & friends are in a cycle right now. We have several members of our family facing serious illnesses right now. My mom is still having good days and bad. Yesterday she concerned me, she looked really frail and pale. I feel like I am on pins and needles all the time just knowing something is going to happen to her. She can get on her treadmill and go, but yet she seems really weak in other areas. Her breathing isn't doing so hot. I am making her an appointment for mid-April to have a checkup.

Well, off to work I go! Have a super, duper great day girls! The sun is shining here! YIPPPEEE!!!!

Janice-Wow! I feel for your DD. How old is she? I can't remember if you have told us or not.

Gayle-How is work going for you? Any raises?? Would you believe I weighed myself this morning, just for giggles. I am back down to 127. Maybe I needed a few days of heavy eating. LOL!! I seriously think it has to do with all the running (almost 170 miles this month!!) and the fact that I was having such a heavy period. Thank goodness that stopped about 5 days ago.

We are going to Tampa Friday morning very early for Family Day at USF. After that, I will be making the trip again with Becky for 2 days in June for Freshman Orientation. I am getting very sad.

Janice ~ Congratulations on the decision to join WW! Good for you!

Gayle ~ It never rains, but it pours doesn't it? Hopefully things will start to improve for you soon!

Shelley ~ I do understand how you're feeling. It's so hard when your kids leave home, but it does get better and you won't always be sad. :hug:

Shelley, have a safe & fun trip to Tampa! How far is Tampa from where you live? Are you nervous too? I'm probably an over-protective parent, but I worry about my kids all of the time. Sounds like you "shook" the body up having a few heavier food days. Maybe with all of your running, yoour body needs the extra.

Suzy, yes, when it rains it pours! Although, the last year has been a major flood!!!! Along with usual daily life headaches, we have had our fair share of ailing parents, serious illness and death. It is time to take a break!
I see you only have 4 more pounds to go! YIPPEEE!!!

Gale ~ I need to move my ticker up to 147, but I'm getting serious...again! This is day two of 1200 calories and no sugar and so far so good. I let some bad eating habits creep back on me and I have gained back 3 pounds. I really need to get it through my head that there are some foods that I just cannot keep in the house...like ice-cream. If it's here I eat it and I have no problem eating all of it...a spoonful at a time. So no more ice-cream and I'm cutting way back on my baking. I bought a lot of individual single serving foods again like I did when I first started and I'm writing down everything that goes in my mouth. Hopefully this will get me back on track...

I can sympathize with you Suzy! I'm married to the ice cream guy! (Blue Bunny rep) We always try out the new feature flavors. In fact, I had a few bites of the limited edition toffee last night...
You will reach goal! I just know it!

Boy, it sure is quite here on the board when Shelley is away!

Oh my gosh Gayle...you're married to the man I dream about! :lol: Seriously though, that's what got me in trouble in the first place. Tim brought home not one but two cartons of ice-cream a few weeks ago and that was all it took to send me over the edge. He ate one bowl and I ate the rest (not all at once, but still... :^: ). Anyway I'm on day 3 and going strong, so no more talk of the new limited edition toffee Blue Bunny! ;)

Dee? Janice? Cheryl? Where is everyone? :?:

Here!!!

Just not much going on!

Still lurking :devil:

Suzy, sending special day 3 vibes your way for a successful day!!! Actually BB produces a nice line of lower calorie, no sugar added treats. Not as YUMMY as the full fat/calorie ones, but still pretty good. Also BB is now producing all of the weight watchers smart ones novelties. If you like regular yogurt and your store carries it, try the BB lite 85 sweetened with splenda.

Cheryl, how is life going? Don't be a lurker! We want to chat with ya!

Gayle ~ I try to stay away from the artificial sweeteners. I really do best with single serving sizes. I can't keep cartons of ice-cream in the freezer or I'll keep eating it until it's gone and eating a gallon of ice-cream in a week makes the scales do bad things! I know it must be all in my head, but I can tell myself that I can have one fudgecicle today and count the 60 calories, but there's no way I would be able to measure out a half a cup of ice cream and not keep going back for more all day long. :dizzy: I guess I'm an ice-cream-aholic...I wonder if there's a 12 step program for that? :lol:

Cheryl ~ Stop lurking and chat with us! It doesn't matter if you have anything to report or not...we like to hear from you!

Gayle-Tampa is about 150 miles from us. We had a good trip. Learned a lot about the college, and walked around it some more. We probably walked 5 miles from going from the Sundome over to the dorms and back 3 times.

Okay, Ladies!! It's April. Summer will be here very soon. Put on your walking shoes, exercise clothes or whatever, and get over to the other board and do some exercise at least 3 times this week! Come on, you can do it!!

K, Shelley, I'm in! HOPEFULLY April will be a better month for me! I feel like I am finally getting recuped and it is time to think of me again. With that said, I have Allison lined up with a dental appointment, my mother with a doctor appointment and Steve having eye surgery this month! Smile!!! I got to!!! LOL!!!
I'm glad you had a chance to visit the college again. Do you feel more comfortable about it now? Either way, it is hard to let your child go and venture out into the real world.

Suzy, how did day 4 go for you? I'm the same way...I can have portion control with a novelty, but it is ever so hard to just scoop out just 1/2 cup of ice cream!

Cheryl, still post, we miss you!

Well, I hope all is well with everyone and wishing you all a safe & happy weekend!!!!! I had to take Ali clothes shopping today. We tried putting it off with the end of school just being a few month away, but she decided to have a growth spurt! Clothes she received for Christmas are already too small! Did I tell you I'm checking into a karate class for her this summer?

Just a quick post to tell you all that I just heard from my daughter-in-law and Travis is in Kuwait and will be leaving there sometime tomorrow (April 2nd) to go to Germany. He should arrive in California anytime between the 5th and 6th of April! Can I hear a great big WOOHOO?! My baby is on his way home! :D

Gayle ~ Day 4 went just fine, but I'd really like a big bowl of that toffee ice cream to celebrate right now! :lol:

If you need any pointers on choosing a karate school let me know...Travis has taken karate since he was 7 years old and has been in several different systems. He has a black belt in American Karate (Zen Do Kai).

Shelley ~ I'll do my best to meet your challenge...3 days a week won't kill me and it would probably help a lot! ;)

Help me. Now Becky has decided she doesn't want to go to USF, and wants to stay in Ft Myers and go to FGCU for 1 year, but wants to get her own apt. We have gotten award letters for financial aid, set up housing, meal plans, etc. Given deposits totaling $475.00 that we will lose, I think. How do we cancel everything? I am so torn. I am happy she wants to stay in town, but sad that she doesn't really know what the heck she wants to do with her life.

I bet anything, Becky is scared Shelley. I think personally, I could handle it so much better if my child lived in another city compared to in the same town once she is out on her own. Again, just my own opinion, I would have Becky live at home if she chooses to attend FGCU for the year. Why be out the expense of an apartment when she is living in the same city a you. You can use the money next year when she transfers.

Good Monday afternoon to everyone,
I weighed in this morning for the first time since I started the WW group. I lost seven pounds. Unbelievable. I was so happy,
I went to the pool then to work out. Meds are working better all the time and I am starting to feel good.

I ladies I am here just be busy.

Janice I am so happy for you. Wow look at you now.

Shelley Dez still hasn't decided what she wants to do with her life. Some kids seem to know from a young age and then there are older adults like me not knowing what I want to do with my life. I think that Becky is scared. If she decides not to go to Tampa get her to pay for the money that you had to pay. Maybe that will make her reconsider. She could also live with you or have to pay for her own place. Maybe she wants more freedom but wants to be close to all her friends.

I have stuff to do tonight so I will try to post to the rest of you tomorrow.

Janice-Wow!! 7 lbs. is awesome! Keep up the good work.

Dee-Becky wants to get her own place or live on campus at the college here in town. She actually paid the $200.00 deposit for admissions herself. We paid the $300.00 for the housing and meal plan deposits. I am actually starting to like the idea of her staying in town, but who knows? She might change her mind again. I'm afraid to start getting used to the thought of her staying.

GREAT JOB JANICE! YIPPPPEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!! 7 POUNDS!!!!!!!
I'm glad your starting to feel better too!

Shelley, having a college age daughter I feel like I can offer my opinion. If Becky is having second thoughts about going away, then I think she should stay another year and attend school there. It would be so much better for her to transition into it compared to suddenly living away from home, family and meeting new people in a new city.
I need to also agree with Dee....my daughter has changed her mind several times over the course of graduating from high school. At this point she is going to our community college, taking Emergency Medical Tech. courses and still has hopes of becoming a mortician. BUT, by next week this could all change! LOL!

Dee, how goes it???? What are you so busy doing???? Do you still have snow there?

Off to work I go! Please say an extra prayer for a co-workers mother. She is suffering from a stroke and blood clot on the brain.

OOOOPPSS!! SUZY! I wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS on the good news of Travis coming home! I bet it was so nice to have a confirmation with some exact dates! Now, he is married, correct? How far do they live from you?

Gayle ~ Yes, Travis is married and he is stationed at Camp Pendleton in Californina...a long way from Pennsylvania! Once he gets back he will get 30 days leave and then they will plan a trip to come for a visit. Right now I'm just thrilled to have him out of Iraq safe and sound!

Janice ~ Way to go! 7 pounds is a great loss...you should be really proud of yourself!

Shelley ~ I think that if Becky is having second thoughts that it might be a good idea for her to go to school closer to home. The first year is all pretty much the same no matter what school you go to anyway, so she could always transfer to the other school next year. I hope you can get it all worked out so that everyone will be happy!

Dee ~ I wondered where you have been...I'm glad you checked in!

Gayle does Sherry live where the tornados hit? I am worried about her. I sure miss Sherry. I wish she would pop by and say Hi. It just isn't the same here without her.
I said a prayer for your co-workers mom. That must be so hard for the family.
I know what you mean about Liz, she just might change her mind, you never know.
We still have snow but it is going quickly. I can see grass but I am sure by the weekend the rest of the snow will be gone. It is sunny and going to be +8 out today. I don't remember the conversion but it is well above freezing.

Suzy how many more days before you might get to see Travis? The good thing is once he is home you can call every day. You must be so excited.
How is the journaling going? I hope that you are still doing it. If not start again today.

Shelley Dez's first year was tough. She still talks about it. She was a 3 hour ride away. The first couple of months we seen her often but after that she was too busy with school to come home. She was very lonely because she didn't know anyone at the school. She made new friends but it took awhile. She has a few friends from there that she still gets together with. I think that it was a growing lesson for her to live away from home. The only thing is when she got home she liked her freedom and we couldn't live together any more.

I have been busy socializing and cleanning. I am sure you don't want to hear about my cleanning so i will tell you about my outtings.

On friday we started out going for chinese food with friends,then headed to a play, and capped it off with a drink at a lounge.
On saturday my mom and dad got home from spending their winter in BC. We went over to help them unload their van and spent some time catching up with them.
On sunday I went out with all the girls in Larry's family for lunch. It was Aunty Donna's 47th birthday. Considering that the family just lost a cousin, nephew, son, brother or husband we had many laughs. It was a healing time.
After I got back the day was so beautiful, the sun was shining and you could really feel spring in the air, so I suggested that we go for a drive in the country. We drove along the river and ended up at a small town that sells famous hotdogs and home made fries. They have a jute box that plays oldies. It is so much fun. On the way home we stopped in a farmers field and watched the sunset.
We had an enjoyable weekend.

Dee-Sherry doesn't live in tornado alley. She lives around hurricanes like I do. I sure do miss her.

Thanks, ladies for all the help on the DD situation. Just a quick post here for me. I've got to go in to work. The budget for next year came in, and I have to try and get it done before my principal leaves for Italy. Today is the last day I have to do it before she leaves. I just got it yesterday afternoon!!

Sending good "budgeting budget vibes" your way Shelley!!! I'm positive your boss will be happy with you before she leaves for Italy. Did you ask if you could go along?? LOL!

I heard something on the news too about a section of TN getting hit with tornadoes. I don't know what area though...I guess I should do a search on the net. WOW! To worry about hurricanes & tornadoes! Hopefully, Sher & family are ok.