Morning Nikki, good for you bringing your regular one back with you. I swear those white boxes can play with our minds. Today mine read 1.6 pounds lighter and I wa so excited I told DH. Then I couldn't remember exactly what it said so I stepped back on it. Lo and hehold it said exactly what it said on Saturday. So I did it again 3 more times, exact same as Saturday. Why or Why did it tease me???? Oh well, no gain is great.

If you have a VCR you should be able to stick a tape in it and program it to record daily. I have TiVo and it's even simpler. Take the couple minutes to do it then you can exercise on your schedule.

DH and I are going Rollerblading this morning. We went on Sunday and it was fun. Today should be good. We go early to beat the heat. Then I think I'll swim later this afternoon.

Carol, good for you in packing your own picnic items. That's the only way to really stay in control. Eating off plan just isn't in the cards for me no matter if it's a holiday.

Penny, I'd go nuts in a stuck elevator. I'm claustrophobic but not horribly severe. I can't sit in the 3rd row of our Durango because I feel trapped. Different goofy things like that.

We're grilling a turkey on the Weber grill today. It's the best turkey in the world. I'm very excited for it since I haven't had it for years. We're also throwing baked potatoes and corn on the cob on the barbie. Easy to clean meal. YEAH!!!

Talk to you all later.
Marie

Marie you are doing so well that scale was just messing with you. They can be tricky but that was crazy.I did okay at the picnic until dessert time.Then I lost it a little bit. When I can home I tried to drowned it by drinking lots of water. I am sure not going on the scale until friday. Today I will swim and go for a walk after work. First the walk then the swim. I need to get in the swing of exercising again. I have been slipping up in that area and I feel it. It looks like a lovely day so far out. I had the little guy overnite. He is so cute. Hope when he starts school in the fall kids are good to him. He is so sweet and sometimes others take advantage of that and he will be only 4 until Oct. Oh well grandma woo's! His dad was at the new Adirondack Museum opening he did the sound system and theater room. The hole project they said was a 30 million dollars. But the natural sights and preserving of nature sounded wonderful I saw the article in todays paper. They paid him big bucks to be there yesterday to ensure that nothing went wrong during the opening. I don't mind having the little guy as he is so easy. Well its off to work I put a salad together at my sisters last night so lunch is all made up. That is so nice to have ready in the morning. Oh has anyone else tried the ww bagels? I picked some up not bad 100 cals. I like bagels but the calories are always so high these aren't as crispy as I like but good. Well have a great day and make good choices. I have my water supply , workout clothes and swim suit ready to go along with my lunch. I hope to have a lovely day.

Morning ladies-

After over sleeping again today I programmed my VCR so I don't miss my show. The little white boxes are so hard Marie. I am sure you are still as thin as you were. You are doing great.

Cacmsc- sounds like you have a nice day planned. I am hoping this rain clears out so I can swim but I'm not sure it will. I love sittingby the pool and reading. Then when I get uber hot I dive in and do some laps for 15 minutes come out and repeat !

Today I weighed in at 160 with my TOM I am sure those 2 lbs are water weight I also treated myself to 2 coronas yesterday but that was the extent of my bad eating. I can't wait to balance out .

Nikki

Okay, I didn't fall off the face of the earth! I didn't have as much access to the Internet as I'd hoped last week while I was traveling, and I've been out of all of my routines the past couple of days. It was good to be back in New Orleans, but also sad and maddening. I met with a lot of good folks who are dealing with health and clean-up issues--it's a bit overwhelming. I also saw an old friend, walked around a lot, and ate some great food--but not as much as I would normally....of which I'm very proud, I love the food there:D . Since the weekend, I've been getting ready for two groups of overnight guests, so lots of shopping and housecleaning--between power outages. We seeem to lose power whenever a thunderstorm comes through my neighborhood, and we've had some real doozies in the past few weeks.

There's too many personals to catch up with, but I need to give a huge shout-out to Marie :carrot: , and to everyone else for hanging in there despite the ups and downs. Let's make this the month where we all get over the hump--whatever that means for you! For me, it's keeping on program when life isn't 'normal' and I'm dealing with random factors (and random temptations). What would it be for you?

judy

Hi everyone, well it was back to work today. Drove up and police were there. Vandals had smashed two windows. Fun way to start the day. Since the glass is special they had to order it and it won't be here for two weeks. So there are boards up instead. Looks just lovely.:D

Diet wise, everything is going great. The BBQ'ed turkey was divine and lo-cal. I skipped my potato and had more white meat. I LOVE turkey. For lunch I put 4 oz on my salad today. Tonight - probably more turkey. I think I could live on turkey, peaches and strawberries for the rest of my life. Cool thing is they're all lo-cal. I did the WATP this morning and started my day off good in that regard. Water intake has been a tad lower since I'm in a diet pepsi mood. But I've stayed at the 75 oz - I just have had to force it down.

Judy, good for you in controlling the food in NO. That's not an easy task. My DS#2 is at tech school in Biloxi and he describes the mess quite often. Before the hurricane, he'd been excited the base had its own beach. Now that he's there and the hurricane destroyed much of the city/base, he said they aren't allowed to use the beach since it hasn't been cleaned up. Very rude awakening for my spoiled child.

Nikki, that scale is sure mean to you. I think you should drop kick across the floor. I sweat they torment us just to make us gve up. But we will never do that!!!!

Carol, enjoy the little one. I like being a grandma but I've noticed that it's painful to keep biting my tongue when I really, really disagree with some of the parenting choices. Maybe it's bad since they live here. If they didn't, I wouldn't know. :D

Tomorrow is DS#1 birthday. The big 21. So we're oging to a casino since he wants to try it. Doesn't want to try alcohol at all - how cool is that??? Makes a mom's heart proud. Anyway, we're going to go and DH and I don't gamble so it should be a blast...:devil: Oh well, it's his day and we'll just play with DGS.

Talk to you tomorrow.
Marie

Hey girls it has been a tough few weeks for sure. I think Judy you did a good job while away that is hard. At least you used some of your control and thats a biggy. Sounds like the area is still in great need of work. I get so upset that the gov't doesn't seem to be doing enough for them or other areas that need it. But we send funds over to other countries without question taking care of our own seems to be on a different scale of funds. Oh well I can't fight politics but I sure would like to. Maybe some day when I am done fighting for the folks I work for to ensure their lifes are all running as good as possible.
Marie your amazing and give me strength to know I can also make good choices etc.. I like turkey too. How did you grill it? Did you wrap it in foil to not let it get dried out? Please share your ideas.
I found some new bagels new to me anyways. I like them and a lot less cals. Weight Watchers 100 cals, 9 fibers, 9 protiens so they are filling and keep me satisfied. I do wish they were rye or everything flavored maybe I can spray them with some cooking spray and add some spices? I might be onto something? Oh and yesterday I think I ate almost a pint of blueberries plain. I love fruit. I ate pretty good yesterday due to my crazy day and only 10 min. for lunch. I spilled my leftover chinese on the floor now I called that portion control. It was a crazy work day I had to go to a clients for support while she was told her sister passed away. I will attend calling hours with her friday evening. So friday I will adjust my schedule and take off a little time in the afternoon. Work sure has been crazy lately. Today I have to go meet with some folks on emergency placement in case I ever need one in the future. So I have to present one of my folks. Off to work I go I miss not having a lot of vacation time in store. Its unusual for me to have to think before wanting a day off. I really hate it. But Hawaii was well worth it and that I have to remember. For dinner though I did have some bread and eggplant parm. homemade. It was good though I think I over did it on the sauce a bit too much oh well. Tonight I think we will have corn on the cob, salad and some chicken grilled on george. I need to fill my tank for the grill we ran out. I didn't swim yesterday but did garden for an hour. The veggies are coming along and we will have lots of cherry tomatoes for sure. The plants look like trees I had to stake them all up. Cukes are on the way and I ate some fresh raspberries the birds missed. They beat me to most of them naughty little birds. I think my daughters friend is selling a treadmill. I told her I am interested so hopefully I get it. If not the old birthday is coming and I will ask for funds towards one. I would love to have one in the house I get up early and would have no reason to not use it. I would have to put it downstairs as I have no real room up here unless I decided to put it in my Adirondack room. That might not look so pretty. Well take care hang in there and lets make it happen! Today I plan on a swim on the way home at my sis's house. The weather looks great.

Morning everyone -

I'm really down so I'm going to skip individuals for now. Yesterday I did pretty good ..had cereal 1 cup I measured , 1 cup of cherries, a hotdog with a low cal 90 cal bun , 1 banana and a serving of sausage and peppers. I drank 4 1/2 32 ounce water bottles and I managed to gain again according to the scale. I just don't get it !

I won't let it get me down long though. I woke up today and did the denise Austin daily workout which incorporates aerobics,weights , toning and stretching.


Here is to a good thursday and friday everyone !

Nikki, you're doing great! You have come so far and are so disciplined--and nearly 40 pounds lighter because of it! I know there's a big whoosh in your future.

Carol, I'm thinking about those home-grown tomatoes...there'ws nothing like them! I hope that your week is calming down, and that you're able to get that treadmill.

Marie, I hope you're having fun at the casino. I not a gambler, either, and while I don't mind having a drink, they don't exactly fit into my eating program....but it's fun to watch the people who are regulars at the casinos.

I'm doing well today, eating on program. I did a cardio video this morning and went to Curves before lunch. My shoulder has been really bothering me, and I may have to break down and see a doc about it. Unless the doc can wave a magic wand and make it all better, I don't think I'll like any of the advice I might get (like surgery, physical therapy, cortisone shots) so I'll just take an Advil and think about it:( .

I hope that everyone is having a good day:cool:

Hi judy -

I am hoping for a woosh I love doing denise Austin's workout. I am going to have my boyfriend show me how to program my vcr. I tried and failed. Once that happens I won't have to get up at 7 am to workout or miss it. I noticed yesterday that I stopped losing weight when I stopped taking my vitamins and CLA tonalin daily. I started back doing that as well. I just have to be determined. This morning I had a banana and yogurt drink, for lunch I had a healthy choice meal and I plan to have watermelon as an afternoon snack then dinner wil be meat and veggies. I'm also on my 2nd 32 ounce water bottle.
I feel like if I could just break below 155 I will start losing regularly again. I am really hoping to do that by mid July.

Judy take care of your shoulder I lost 4 months of working out because I injured my leg and ignored it and it got worse.

One of my favorite snacks that carol just reminded me of is fresh tomatoes, or cucumbers and a light vinegerte dressing.

Here's to a good weigh in tomorrow.

Nikki

Oh Judy the shoulder thing doesn't sound great. Hope your exercise doesn't injure it more. Hang in there for a few days but then yah better see the doc. Nothings worse than our bodies having issues messes up our sleep etc... I am getting the treadmill not even looking at it. I gave my hubby the money and he is going to get it with my daughter. I can't imagine it is junkie she is pretty well off and buys the best. She also has a exercise bike that I can have so I will have him look at it too. So sad people moving etc. hard to give so much up. Her house will go on the market in 2 weeks. So I am pleased to be getting the treadmill it will be really nice as lately I have slipped in exercise routines. I have managed to lose a lb. according to my scale this a.m. So 2 more to go before the 21st to reach my goal. I am actually shooting for the 15th we'll see. I have been better lately and feel it. Making some better choices. My friend came over for dinner last night we had eggplant parm. I made the night before a little pasta and killed a bottle of wine. We don't do that often nor did we plan it we did though. Ending to a hecktic week for both of us. I am working late tonight so this afternoon will break up my day with a 2 hr. break then go back. I have calling hrs. for a clients sister tonight. No real weekend plans maybe a few garage sales or moving ones, gardening got to do the flower beds now. Nikki I hope things start to improve for you soon if you continue to eat well and exercise yah have to lose at some pt. soon. So keep it up. Becareful of hot dogs and sausage very high in sodium levels and fats usually. In a hoffman hot dog the ones of course I like have something like 330 cals. and 30 fats thats without a roll go figure. So I limit that. Next week I have an annual clam bake so that day will be a free bee for me. But I am going to try to pre plan my week to be good so I have freedom to let loose a bit. It would be nice to set my next goal to be 4lbs. under my current one. I have another wedding August 18th and the hubby and I have our 33yr. anniversary on the 19th. Where does time go. I can't get over how fast this year has gone. Marie I hope your out there winning lots of cash!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But most of all having fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hi everyone -

Cac- I had no idea about the sausage good to know. I had some for dinner last night.

I got up at 7 am to workout today and did a full aerobics/ interval show and 15 minutes of a yoga/pilates show. I also plan to swim in several 10-15 minutes spurts today.

I weighed in and I am down a pound this week but not back to 158 yet. I will take it Tuesday I was up to 163 so going back to 159 feels great.

hope everyone is doing well
Nikki

Marie - Your bbq turkey sounded great! Lots of yummy leftovers too. I hope you had fun at the casino.

Carol - I'm sure you'll enjoy the treadmill. They come in handy when the weather won't cooperate. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you reach your goal on the 21st!

Judy - Sorry to hear you have a sore shoulder. I had a bad shoulder for years but it's gradually gotten better since I started working out at Curves. I had to avoid some of the machines at first, but now I can do them all ok. I had some deep tissue massage therapy that really helped too.

Nikki -I'm glad the dreaded scale is moving in the right direction for you again. You'll soon start losing steadily again with all the exercise you're doing. It sounds like you were hanging on to some water weight.

We're off to Southern California this afternoon where we'll be attending a wedding tomorrow. I'm looking forward to it as we haven't been to Ca for several years (we lived in Laguna Niguel for 15 years) and it will be fun to catch up with some of our friends. I weighed in today at 187.5 again - the same as last week. I find it amazing that I can weigh the same within half a pound for weeks at a time! I think I'm due for a loss (if I don't go overboard with eating when we're away).

I hope everyone has a good weekend. :)

Penny- Have a wonderful time at the wedding. You are doing great good job on maintaning !

Nikki

A quick HELLO to everyone,

The work week is over. Even though I had Monday and Tuesday off, i still seemed long. In seven days I'm going to be off work for 3 weeks. That should be nice.

I walked again this morning even though I overslept by 15 minutes. It didn't throw me off too much. This weekend I'm going rollerblading (tomorrow) and hiking (Sunday). Then Monday it's back with Leslie. I was also thinking of trying the 1 mile Jog DVD that I got Sunday morning. My doggies can't go on as long of hikes during the hot of the summer.

I didn't weigh in since we went out to eat yesterday. I actually came a little under my calories but the Teriyaki Steak kabobs at Applebee's was sort of salty. So I've been downing water and will weigh in tomorrow. Hopefully a little more pounds have disappear (never to return again).

Marie

Marie - It sounds like you are having a real nice time. How was the casino? I love those teriyaki skewers I usually get it with the shrimp.


I am happy to say this morning I am down again but I won't mention numbers until we get into mid week. I am hoping for a big woosh of 3 lbs this week.


Nikki

Morning everyone, I did it!!! I made the July 17th Goal. I've lost 10.2 pounds. Even a week early!!!! YEAH!!! In other words, I lost a pound this week. I'm up to 18 pounds lost. It's a great start but I have a long way to go.

The casino was a dump. I'd never been there and I didn't like it. But then again, I don't gamble. DS wanted to gamble on his 21st birthday and he spent too much money on a go-kart earlier this summer so he couldn't afford Reno. Dump or not, I wouldn't have gambled. I just don't like it. DH and my job was to watch DGS. We walked around the casion parking lot for about a hour, then we took a drive with him. We had a nice time. Dinner at Applebee's was way nicer. :)

Today is rollerblading day and I'm ready. I also am going to color my hair and have it trimmed. Beauty and exercise day. Then maybe I'll float in the pool. Sounds like a nice lazy day off. :)

Nikki, I sure glad the scale moved in the proper direction for you. I always hope for the big whoosh but it happens so seldom. One thin I have noticed is that when I have the big whoosh, then I get plateau'ed and discouraged. So I can take the 1 pound losses as long as they keep on coming.
Marie

Marie congrats on your loss :carrot:

As for the big woosh as long as I am losing I will be glad. I am right around that plataeu are and determined to break it this time. If I just get to 155 I wil have done it. I'm taking today off from exercise I worked out an hour yesterday and am real sore. This week I will weigh in on Thursday because on Friday I will get 600 ccu's of medication injected into me and I know that will change my weight even if only a little.

Nikki

Nikki, Definitely change the weigh in day for things that are out of your control. I did that this week since the DS's B-Day dinner on Thursday was so salty. I think we need any edge we can for seeing progress. No non-motivating things allowed. Is the Friday appointment something serious???

I had a great time rollerblading yesterday. I'm definitely getting back into that groove. In a few minutes it will be time to go hiking with the doggies. I also did the WATP 1 mile jog. At first I was like I can't do this, but then I got into it. I really liked it. Variety, you know...

Talk with everyone later. Hope you all are having a great weekend.
Marie

Hi Marie-

I'm not sure exactly how much all that liquid weighs but I 'd rather not think about it lol. I have a neurological disorder ad every 3 months I go in for 70 shots of mediation. Not serious just a life long thing.


Hiking sounds great. I swam yesterday and today. Tomorrow I go back to my 30 minutes of cardio/interval.

Nikki

Penny hope your trip and the wedding was lots of fun you deserve it.
Nikki your doing well its all a learning experience what works for one person sometimes not for another. We are all so individualized when it comes to dieting and lifestyles. But you are figuring out what things help you and that is the long term goal so that you can live a healthier lifestlye and be happy with your choices. Marie sorry your experience at the casino wasn't a good one. I like ours but its pretty fancy and even if you just go to eat its a nice some folks don't gamble just look around and ck the place out and eat. Sounds like your doing great I am really proud of you! I am hanging in there did a lot of exercise this weekend including some swimming yesterday, gardening and walking. I got a exercise bike and treadmill from my daughters sister inlaw whom is moving out of state great price 25.00 how could I go wrong. I am going to get in the swing of a routine starting Tues. I will be able to fit it in at anytime now no excuses. It is a bit big and eventually I will switch my office into the other bedroom and have an office and workout area in one room. I don't want to keep it in the familyroom to cluttered looking. I think its going to work out nicely though. Well glad your all doing well. I bought a cute skirt this weekend and a pair of capris. They fit good that tells me I must be doing okay. Though I did eat steamed clams this week end. They are salty I guess but were steamed how bad are they for you anyone know? I have a clam bake on saturday my sister inlaw takes me every year for my birthday. I will have to be a bit careful to not go over board and try to keep it on the healthy choice side. I won't eat the ice cream or cakes but fresh fruit instead but have to eat the seafood thats whats so special for me. I love seafood. I am going to purchase some tuna steaks to grill for dinner this week. I am going to try my best to be good and store up some cals to use on the clam bake preplanning is a must this week. I will do the scale on friday. Hopefully it will be down. I got Tom for a spilt second this week what the heck he just doesn't know enough to stay gone. Glad he didn't stay soon I won't have to deal with him anymore I guess thats a plus with getting a bit older. Have a great day and Judy hope your doing well and everyone else I might of missed.

Judy - Your bike sounds great. Buying clothes always makes me feel good I hope that it did the same for you.

I just got done working out. Keeping my fingers crossed all the way for this week. Yesterday I had some potato and macaroni salad I prob should not ave but I figured what the heck.

Nikki

Hi, chickies--

Hey, Carol, that's a great price on a bike! Hope you enjoy pedaling away the pounds. You are doing a good job in planning ahead for special occasions. Does this mean that your b-day is coming up?

Nikki--the idea of 70 shots gave me the shivers:( . But good work on keeping the momentum going, and my fingers are crossed, too.

Marie, you are doing so well! I agree with you about the variety, and I bet that's one reason you've kicked so much weight to the curb lately. Go, go, go!

Penpal, Freda and everyone else, I hope you're feeling good. I had company this weekend (including a lively, very smart and very dramatic 4-year-old). I managed to work out once with the mini-DVD player in my bedroom, but I ate more bread and sweets than I normally would. I did a cardio workout this morning,and will do Curves tonight, and I'm back to my usual eating plan. I'm off to a good start, for a Monday, and I hope that you are, too!

judy

Judy -

the 70 shots gives me the shivers too I usually binge afterwards because I am just so emotional. Hopefully this time I won't or I can keep it to a kids meal or something reasonable.

How do you like curves?

Nikki

Marie - Way to go for reaching your July 17th goal early! :dancer: Keep up the good work! Sorry to hear the casino was a bit of a drag - at least you got some walking in.

Nikki - I hope you are doing ok after having all those nasty shots. Good for you for keeping up with your exercise - sometimes it helps to keep our minds off things when we can stick to our routines.

Carol - Happy Birthday! I hope you have a nice time at the clam bake. Clams are so yummy. You can fill up on all that great seafood so you won't be so tempted by the desserts!

Judy - I find it's a bit harder to stay on plan when I have company. Running around after a 4 year old would help burn off some extra calories though!

Freda & everyone else - hope your week got off to a good start.

We got back from California yesterday and I gained 4 lbs!!!! I'm not too worried, though - I always bloat up when I fly and it takes me a week to get rid of the water weight afterwards. My bad foot was almost twice it's normal size, but the swelling has mostly gone down. It was also very hot and humid down there. We had a really nice time at the wedding and visited all our old 'haunts' at Laguna Beach and Dana Point. It was nice to get back to the fresh air and greenery of Oregon though. One good thing I noticed about flying is that I fit into the seats much more comfortably now!

Nikki I am sure you are pretty brave going for the shots. Maybe afterwards have a special lunch like a hot fudge or something in place of a reg lunch. I went to a nutritionist way back years ago it was when we all decided to count fats and fibers. Oh well she advised that once in awhile if you wanted something you should have it just fit it into your day. So maybe a special planned treat after your shots would be a treat within your days plan. Everything in moderation you should be able to have mac/pot salad but just a scoop. I think thats the trick. The other day I wanted vinegar / salt potatoe chips I ate a few handfuls oh yeah then sent home with my friend the rest for her daughter to eat the tiny little 17 yr. old. I never like to go without either so I just try to have things in smaller portions and less often. I am still doing pretty good with my choices and intake within my limits. I did have those clams but I think it really couldn't of been to bad not too much butter. I think thats the real no no! Yesterdays intake was good, one day gone. Yes Judy my birthday is on the 21st and my daughters as well. I really want to get her something special. She is getting married next year. I am going to attempt to make her necklace with wire and pearls. I have to go ck. out today to see what the damage will be to make it or maybe I will just find one and purchase it. We got together last night and she showed me the jewelry she picked out for the girls, wedding favors etc. She is doing well with being so organized. We talked about flowers etc. Lots of ideas and money of course. I will help her out but its limited and his family is old fashioned I guess and believe its the girls family who foots the bill. Though the kids are really doing a lot of it we are helping but can't do it all either. Its almost like buying a house lots of expenses. Oh well it will all work out.
Marie I am sure your enjoying being off for a few weeks good for you. Oh this not having time off is killing me. I am taking off my birthday though. I also feel a sick day coming soon my way. Maybe monday we'll see no appts. scheduled on that day and it is going to be in the 90's. I just might have to do it. I have lots of sick time limited vac. Well I purchased a couple of tops yesterday and some new sneakers. Now I am ready to start some serious exercise I did manage to get some walking in yesterday during work time. Running from one building to another and using the stairs. Have great day girls and together we are all going to reach our goals.

Cacmsc- Getting ready for a wedding is so exciting. Your daughter sure is lucky you are so helpful and involved. Ohh I love salt and vinegar chips have not had them in years though. I usually do the portion thing as well. I am sort of hoping I have the oposite reaction this time and I don't feel like eating lol.

Yay on your walking !


Peny - I am sure you will take off the lbs in no time. I'm glad you had a nice trip . Congrats on fitting better in the seats on the plane that is awesome.


Marie and judy hope you are having an easy time of it !

Nikki

Uggh, another Code Orange Day here in the nation's capital of humidity. I did yoga this morning instead of cardio.

Nikki--Curves is okay, the price is right and the atmosphere is relaxed and encouraging. Plus, you really can get in and out quickly if you want. I supplement the Curves circuit with other strength-training at home, to get at other muscles (particularly abs). I would pay a little more if it had amenities, especially showers, steam and a whirlpool, but the convenience (just a block from my office) is what keeps me from going to a "real" gym. Since I don't have a car, it's gotta be very near home or the office, or I would blow it off in the winter--which is when I need to work out the most.

Penpal, I'm glad tat you had a nice trip. Isn't it great to have a few more inches of room on the airplane seat? I'm flying somewhere at least once a month, and it's embarassing to see someone wince when they see me headed down the aisle in their direction...:( I stick with window seats so I can squish up against the wall, but it will be better when there's less of me and more room for my seat mates!

Carol, I feel a sick day coming on, too;) . But maybe not until later on in August. I have to schedule lots of interviews for job applicants this month (I'm hiring for three positions, lord help me). Good luck staying within budget on the wedding. I can't get over what people spend these days. I've never wanted to be princess for a day--I'd rather have a casual party and use the money on a downpayment on a house...but that's just me!

Freda, Marie, hope you're feeling good today!

judy

Hi Everyone,

Yesterday I overdid. Maybe not overdid, just did something dumb. I did the 3 mile advanced like always and then the toning before work. Then after work I went rollerblading. Now, I'd been in my office all day and was cold from the air conditioning. So I go outside and think it feels nice and warm. I get to where I'm going to rollerblade and get set up. After about 100 yards I realize it's strong winds I'm heading into. Okay, I think and plow along knowing that the reward is being pushed back. After a mile I'm still going into the wind and uphill. I'm getting hot. Really hot. But being a stubborn a$$ I don't turn around. I plow on and reach my goal and turn around. All along I'm drinking my water. But by the turnaround I'm feeling yucky, light headed. But now I must make it back. Wind or no wind, there's still effort involved. I start going and halfway back I puke my water. I keep going and am feeling horrible. I make it back and sit in the shade for a while, not thirsty, actually despising the idea of liquid. I finally realize I'm overheating and force the water in. I make it home but I drove right by the right road. Wow, was I out of it. So..... that's why no posting last night. Way too out of it and I had to prepared interview stuff for two positions. Try doing that when you're loopy. :D

So the moral of my ridiculously long story is to give up on short term goals when you need to. Keep the long term one in focus. I could have really screwed up my exercise plan if I'd gotten hurt. I'm thankful I didn't fall. BTW, the nice and warm temp was 102 degrees. Way too hot for exercise in the sun. Told you it was dumb...

So anyway, I'm feeling better today but not great. The scale was wonderful for me. I lost 2.2 more pounds (I forced myself to drink so much water yesterday evening I don't think it was dehydration). We had the interviews for the 2 positions and I now remember why I left the Human Resources field. Geez are interviews boring or what??? The good candidates are fun but the ones that shouldn't have gotten an interview are horrible. My pity level was on high all day. Regardless we found good candidates for both positions and the references were good. Basically a good day although I do hate interviewing...

Carol, I'm not on vacation/break yet. I have 24 hours of work left (aka 3 days). Friday at 4:00 I'm on my own for 3 weeks. On Monday DH and I are flying to Minnesota to visit family. This will be the ultimate test of my diet/resolve. I've been known to lose resolve when there. I think I identified why last December (actually after I was home and why I blew it). I was bored silly. Visiting aging parents is boring. So DH promises o keep my on track and entertained. Keep your fingers crossed...

Nikki, how did weigh in go. I thought of you this morning. My body loses weight in cycles. At certain points in my female cycle I drop pounds, other times I maintain. Averages out to 8 pounds/month about but it's in whooshes and plateaus. Maybe your body does the same thing.

Judy, you can not be a sales person for Curves. After your description I vowed to never go. :D Sort of scary that you have to go home to continue to strength train. BTW, I really feel sorry for you that you have to fill 3 positions. That's much worse than the 2 I did today. You have my permission to overeat carrots that day. :carrot: :carrot: :carrot: Gee, I'm such a crack up aren't I? See still loopy from the interviews...

Penny, you make me scared that I'm going to gain 4 pounds flying on the plane. Just to be safe, I won't weigh the day after I get back. I will wait a couple days. I hate seeing a bigger number even if it's not warranted. I'm such an easy target for the evil scale.

Well, time to hink about dinner. Not too hungry but I'll find something.
Marie

Penny your trip I am sure was worth the few lbs. You can take it off and most likely will with just jumping back into your reg. routine. Glad you were able to go away.
Girls a sick day is coming my way for sure. Yesterday I realized a report should have been done a week ago. Oh did I beat myself up with that one. It was done and other things canceled. I never want that to happen again. Just too many things on my 40 hr. week. I really need a break! Maybe friday. We'll see how thing are going. I have to say my boss was pretty understanding and that was nice. She figured I was pretty hard on myself I just expect alot out of myself to do my best. Oh well things happen today is another day.
Diet wise I have been doing well sticking within my cals. hoping for a loss this week friday will be scale day. Thanks everyone for your support. And I hope we can stick to the budget but have a lovely wedding as well. I know we can its just got to be that way. I agree Judy but the kids already do have a house. But my daughter may decide to look for new employment which means lower pay most likely. She needs to have better hours.

Marie oh I thought you were on vac! Interviews sounded crazy but interesting. I hope you have learned a lesson that was awful and scary. See somedays are just nuts like mine yesterday. Today I pray things are better or I am going to lose it myself. I will make it through and then try relaxing later on. I am not going to do much after work. Go straight home.

Hi everyone -

Marie you have to be careful I am glad you did not get hurt.

I weighed myself yesterday and saw a nice loss. However since tomorrow is my offical weigh in day for the week I will wait til then to post and change tickers. I am sitting here waiting for my aerobics show to come on.


Hope everyone has a good day,
Nikki

Marie, you goof, don't go overboard! Perhaps three workouts on 100-degree days is a bit much to expect of yourself:dizzy: .

And no, I'm not a Curves salesperson:p . For some women the simple circuit, the women-only clientele, the personal attention and the welcoming atmosphere is what matters most. That's been most important for me right now, along with the convenience. Some women would never set foot in a gym, and some, like me, are trying to get back into the habit, and others want more than the "30 minutes and you're out" at Curves, Ladies Workokut Express, etc. ....there's something for everybody, so Nikki, I hope that Curves works for you! I don't do another strength routine on the days I go, but at least once a week I try to do free weights or pilates because of the limitations of doing any routine over and over again, I can tell what needs more attention. When I was going to a full-service gym, I loved the 'spa' aspects and other amenities, but of course that means more time and money. I've been Curving for a year and half, and it's helped me maintain some level of strength training, even when I was slacking off on other things. Actually, I'm going there shortly. I cranked up the AC and did a cardio video this morning, and have been eating on program today.

Nikki and Carol--hope you see a loss this week! I spoke with my sister the other night--she's lost 30 pounds since February, from watching what she eats and going to the Y. She has four school-aged kids and a tedious night job in a hospital, so this has taken some real dedication. I'm trying to work some sibling rivalry for motivation, but so far I'm just proud of her!

judy

Golly, I am still trying to figure out how to respond to these threads. I thought i was doing it, but realized that with putting a title up there I had started my own thread. UGH. I feel that I really need the "one day at a time" approach. I can't get into a pattern of staying on my diet. So, I am trying to just get through each day. I have made it through yesterday and today, both days I also did exercise and that felt great. BUT, I am no where close be being in a groove.

Tomorrow I have a business lunch and then I am visiting some friends for dinner. The husband is a fabulous chef. Soooooo, I will need a lot of stamina to not overeate.

Will check in tomorrow or friday morning. This site is wonderful and from what I have seen, really supportive.

Nikki hurray for I am very pleased that you had a loss. Eventually it had to happen you have been trying so hard. One time someone said if you keep doing something long enough its got to happen and it sounds like it did for you. I got on my treadmill this a.m. very early then my new sneakers hurt my feet and ended my workout. My other ones are in the camper so a little time was better than none. But I will take them back. I tried a new brand silly me. Its an investment and yah gotta have a good pair in order to have a good workout without the feet hurting. I did okay on my food intake yesterday. A bit more bread than normal and the rest of the day not too bad. I did buy a almond joy bar a double and only ate a 1/4 and saved the rest for the hubby. It satisfied my urge. I had summer squash for dinner with nothing on it for a side dish and one corn w/out butter, grilled chicken down fall was barbeque sauce oh so good but higher in cals. Gotta have something tasty! All in all not a bad day. Seems to be getting easier to stick to healthier choices. Nice that we have so many to choose from. I think I have a blister darn! Judy great for your sister its not easy to juggle all of that. You are making life changes in your diet and exercise. So hang in there and just keep doing things good for yourself your worth the effort. Yesterday was another crazy office day and running in and out. See don't yah think just the running around would burn extra calories. Lately it seems like my caseload responsiblities just don't slow down but soon I need a break or I am going to lose it. Next week I have planned friday of for the b day. Gonna have breakfast with my daughter its her birthday too. In the afternoon my girl friends and I are heading to the casino for a little fun and lunch. Then in the evening the hubby and I will maybe go for dinner. Wow don't count the cals on that day! Catch yah all later be good and stay on track for me friday is wt. day. I need to drink more today yesterday i forgot my water not good at all. Marie hope your hanging in there and feeling better now. No more going crazy with exercise you almost did yourself in.
Marbai hope you find your way back here it is a great site.

Morning everyone -

I thought I would check in before I head to the doctor. I weighed in today instead of toomorrow. I lost 1.6 this week. I am happy but thought I should have lost more. That makes it 2.6 in 2 weeks. only 13 more to go to meet my september goal. I'm going t be good today I decided to have either sushi or a greek salad as a treat for dinner tonight and I will have a yogurt before I leave.


Hope everyone has good day. Wish me luck
Nikki

Mirabai--When I first started coming to this site, I had the hardest time finding the threads I'd seen before. Once I learned to use the "thread tools" button to bookmark threads on my User CP (control panel), it got a heck of a lot easier! Hope you find your way back to us. One day at a time is always a good philosophy! They say it takes three weeks or more to begin to reorient old patterns, so I guess we just need to focus on stringing those days together....

Congrats again, Nikki! I are making great choices. My fingers are crossed for you and your doctor's appointment.

Carol, I love summer squash cooked quickly with a little bit of water and a lot of sliced onions and pepper...yum, yum! I'm a huge fan of winter squash--acorn, butternut...just wish they were easier to slice when they are raw! Good luck with the weigh-in.

Marie, I hope you're back to your normal energetic self, and Penpal, how's that foot?

bye for now--judy

Marie - Congrats on losing the 2.2 lbs.! Your rollerblading escapade was a bit scary. The heat can catch up to us in a hurry, especially when we're exerting ourselves. I would love to be able to rollerblade - who knows? one day.......

Carol - I hope you'll be able to take a day off soon, it sounds like you need a bit of a break. That was a good idea to share the almond joy bar with your DH. I'm with you - 'a little bit of what you like does you good'. I know what you mean about shoes needing to be extra comfy for exercise, it can make a big difference as to how much we can do.

Nikki - 2.6 lbs. in two weeks is good progress - at least you're moving in the right direction again. :goodluck: for your doctor's visit.

Judy - I don't know what I'd do without Curves. It's the only exercise I've ever stuck to and I've been going faithfully for 2-1/2 years now. I had a frozen shoulder from my surgery and now have complete range of motion. It's also helped my arthritis a lot. What I like best is you can be in and out in about 45 minutes (including stretching) and not have to fiddle around with setting the weights like in a regular gym. Thanks for asking about my foot - it's still a bit swollen from the flight to California. I seem to have some edema going on. That's why I don't travel by air much anymore - I have such bad circulation in my legs.

Mirabai - Hi! :wave: I hope you did ok with your business lunch and dinner with your friends.

The four pounds I gained when I went to California last weekend is mostly gone, but I'm still up 1.5 pounds from my last weigh-in. I think I'm still holding on to some water weight because I've been on plan, so hopefully it will be down a bit more by tomorrow when I weigh in "officially".

Goodluck everybody!

Penny congrats on your loss :carrot: :carrot:

Hi everyone, just a quick note to say hi. Life has been busy, busy, busy. I felt much better by Wednesday. Of course I then did the same routine BUT it wa 10 degrees cooler. Felt fine the whole way. Actually had a good time. Tomorrow would be the day I try it again but it's going to hot so I'm not doing it. I'll do laps in my pool. Much safer in the sun.

Carol, good job on the candy bar. a 1/4 of an Almond joy sounds divine. I've been having a cocovia bar and they only have 100 calories. They're made by Dove and they are divine. Very spendy but since I only have them occasionally I don't care. Hungrygirl.com said they were great and they are.

Nikki, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Good job on the 2.6 pounds in 2 weeks. You ARE doing GREAT!!!!!! I hope the dr. visit was bearable.

Judy, you called my a goof. I started laughing at it and I'm smiling now. Idiot would have worked too. See, I learned - no rollerblading tomorrow.

Penpal, don't fret about the remaining weight from your trip. If you foot is swollen, you're definitely retaining water. Just stay on plan and then you'll have a big whoosh.

Carol (again), I ordered my aerobic shoes from onlineshoes.com. I'd read a bunch of reviews on Zappos and gave them a try. They have free shipping and free shipping if you return them. They are Avias A650W. Well worth buying them that way. I can exercise with them without my orthotics. I use them only for exercising.

Mirabai, hope you find us again. This is a great group. I love them all.

Talk to you tomorrow.
Marie

Penny I was going to take a break today but upper mtg. is off and it will hopefully be a catch up day for me. Gee the foot sounds sore to me. Yuk! Never easy having to deal with our bodies in discomfort. Hang in there. Congrats on your loss Penny. You too Marie and thanks for the sneaker info. I am going to ck it out today. Sounds like a great site.The hungrygirl thing sounds interesting never heard of that site either your a wealth of info. today thanks. No wt. loss to report hate to say but no gain either. I still have 2lbs. to lose by next friday for my mini goal. I know my exercise and water intake need to be adjusted to a higher level. My intake with food has been pretty good cal. wise. Just going to plug ahead I have the clam bake on saturday so will be extra careful today of my intake. Nikki congrats on the loss you deserve every oz. of that loss. You have worked so hard.
Oh the addition is coming nicely the ceiling is ready to be painted then primer the walls and paint this weekend hopefully sunday. Picking out carpet on saturday. Gotta get the moldings and doors up yet then move her in. It looks so nice over there I am jealous and want my livingroom over there. HAH HAH! She deserves something nice. We will be getting a puppy sometime in August to share I am sure. She is home all day to train it not me. But I miss having a little fur ball running around. It is going to be in the 90's here today and for a few days. I am only working for 6.5 hrs. today they owe me some time off for working later the other days. Now I am glad cause I get out early some grocery shopping is in order. Then home to change and swim. I need my exercise. Take care girls and keep up your good work.

Morning everyone-

I survived yesterday. I am pretty sore though so I won't exercise until Monday unless I do light swimming saturday or sunday. Ok so yesterday I thought the scale was screwy because it was showing me at a higher weight then I had seen all week even though it was a 1.6 loss. So today I got on te scale post fluid injections and post having salty food last night and I saw another loss today the big one I expected to see yesterday. Now I normally do not weigh until 11 today so I will wait til then but I am going to change my ticker again because I think stress yesterday effected my weight.


Carol- that clam bake souns divine. I have never been but always wanted to go.

Marie- those chocolate bars sound divine are they dark chcolate? I find myself liking dark chocolate lately.

I hope you have fun today.

Have a good one I'll be back a final weigh in .

Nikki