Judy, you had me laughing aloud. You can not imagine the line of people willing to help me bury the body. There's been many jokes about adjoining cells... But alas, there ma be an end in sight. My fingers and toes are crossed. Good job on the excuse. Me I just hate beer and say it tastes like pee and people leave me be.

And the Roomba sounds cool. I think it wouldn't survive my dogs. They'd attack it, trying to get it to play and then with Kody shedding soi badly, all vacuums get plugged up. I finally gave up and use a Shop Vac for my wood floors. Not pretty but it saves me $$$ for bags or emptying the canister.

Penpal, I think your goal sounds reasonable. But always know the body will do what the body will do. Strive for it but if it takes longer, no biggie. Because time will pass no matter what. You're doing great and this is a life long journey.

Carol, I really envy the water park. I just love those places. I'm glad you had fun. I was there with you in spirit. Good luck on the new supervisor. We'd hired two people - one was a great hire and the other a miserable hire. Oh, well I guess we're batting .500.

Nikki, I'm so sorry you're not doing good. Now, I assume your parents know that stress aggravates your condition??? Why the heck are they putting you in the middle of THEIR problems? This is sent to you...

I was in such a bad mood yesterday that I was a veggie all night. I made up for it today. Sort of overboard. I jogged 2 miles and walked 1 this morning. Then I worked an extra hours so I was late coming home, but I'd promised my doggies that I would make up for being a b*tch last night and I'd take them for a walk around the 2 mile block. Then it was so gorgeous out, I uncovered the pool and swam a little over a 1/4 mile. I'm about ready for bed.

And the good news, DH's boss remembered that he's supposed to rotate off and on day/swing shift and asked how long he'd been on swing shift. When he told her, she said it was time to switch. So I will be seeing my DH more than just on weekends in a couple weeks.

It has been a GOOD day!!! BTW, my weight stayed the same on the weigh in this morning. I'm happy with that.
Marie

Oh going out to dinner with the girls was tough. I did have unsweetened tea they mostly had lovely looking tall glasses filled with yummy stuff and whip creme. I did order some chicken fingers as many others also did its the house speciality. They were good but most likely not worth the cals. had a few fries also no dessert though. So a trade off I guess at least my other days cals weren't bad 200 for breakfast and 400 for lunch. But for sure even though they were chicken breast strips and a light batter I was over my 1400. So today its forward on.
Oh the exciting news is I am getting road runner pkg. on 9/07 this dial up is killing me.
The new boss is the gal she showed around a week or so ago. We all kind of figured it would be her. She has worked in the field but never as a direct supervisor. So maybe with some luck she will be good, fair and treat people on a respectful level. I can only hope.
I didn't read the other pg. as this gave me trouble getting on. Dang! I can't wait for RR.
Hang in there and Marie is right we can set a goal but sometimes we need to realize that goals take a bit longer and not to get upset or give in if thats the case. Thanks for the good advice Marie.

Hi girls~
Sorry, I haven’t been posting the past 2 days, but I’m having problems with this site- it’s just taking an awful lot of time to load the pages. Is it just me, or is anyone having the same problem?
I do have broadband connection and don’t have any problems with other sites, so I don’t understand what’s going on. Any ideas Marie? - since you’re our computer expert.
I’ve also tried to post twice yesterday, and after I click submit reply, the whole message disappeared - so I just gave up.

I finally updated my weight tracker, I thought, (well, hoped) it won’t be a problem losing the 5 lbs. that I’ve gained but it seems like it’s gonna take longer. I did lose 2 lbs. though and I didn’t really follow my 1200-1500 net calorie plan, so I should just be happy I didn’t gain more.

Carol~ congrats on the 33rd anniversary. I agree that it’s OK to set goals; it can be a great motivator, and that we need to realize that goals take a bit longer and not to feel frustrated and impatient. So my mini goal is to lose 20 lbs. by Thanksgiving or Christmas or New Year. I will try and work hard to achieve this goal, but if I fail, I’m not going to give up and will keep on trying.

Marie~ why can’t you fire this person? Wow, you’ve been doing really well with your diet, eating within your plan and exercising since April 25- I wish I could have your will power. I don’t like beer either, but I love red wine.


Judy~ it’s good that you’re doing well, eating on program, and working out and walking every day. I wish I can say the same. I’m still having problems staying within my program, it seems like I’m hungry all the time.

Nikki~ hope you’re feeling better.

Penny~ good luck on your Christmas challenge.

Marie - More time with your hubby is awesome. Maintaining is always good. You are doing so well I wish I had your enthusiasm for this whole exercise thing.

Elyn- Congrats on your 2 lb loss

Carol- Those drinks do sound yummy. They are usually my downfall. It sounds like you did real good you deserve a treat for how well you have been doing.

Judy - I am going for my Masters in Instructional Technology. I already have my BA in education and am a certified NYS teacher. Unfortunately health issue prevented me from teaching for the last few years.

As for me some of the salt gain come off woohoo. I really have to watch that salt. I am thinking that I may change my weigh in day to Monday. It would force me to be good on weekends too. Just something to contemplate. I am hoping to see another loss this week even if it is small.

Nikki

Penny--the Roomba's not bad at getting into corners, it has a tiny whisk-brush that shoots out sideways. But periodically I will use a regular vacuum to swipe at the corners, molding, etc. I live alone, don't wear shoes inside and don't have pets, so you would think there wouldn't be much dirt to worry about, now wouldn't you? Unless you hate vacuuming so much that you never do it . The willpower dust worked, by the way. I did get a white wine spritzer (the wine was horrible, anyway, so I didn't mind watering it down!) and ignored the fried appetizers altogether. Good luck with reaching your December goal! I hope you've gotten rid of that nasty bug.

Marie, I'm sure your dogs forgave you for being out of sorts, the Dog Whisperer says that they have short memory spans . It's great that the hubby will be around in the evenings, if you don't have a Roomba to play with. Just kidding! Glad you had such a good day! And like Elyn, I hope you can give your favorite co-worker the boot real soon, because of a trial period or something. With any luck, she's no happier than you are, and maybe it can be a no-fault divorce.

Carol, you've been so good about making smart food choices. Even when you splurge you're still busy toting up the calorie count. I really admire your discipline

Elyn--I haven't been having trouble getting into the site, but often I'm told to log in again when I send a post. So I automatically copy every message before I send it, just in case I lose the original post. Good luck with your December goal, too! I haven't had much luck being motivated by goals that far away. Today's the last day of a ten-day challenge, and I've just figured out that overlapping 10-14 day bursts may work better for me. So I'm setting my sights on losing a few more pounds by the end of the month, and staying on program from the New Moon (today) to the Full Moon (Sept. 7).

Nikki, going for a Masters, woo-hoo. That's great. I hope you find a physical activity that you'll enjoy. It helps with the stress, if it's not painful or a chore. And your post reminded me that I want to look into renaissance fairs, to take my nieces to one next summer. I think it's the kind of educational entertainment they might prefer to museums and monuments.

I'm doing well today. Figured out some ways to tinker with the program that should result in some cooperation from the scale

Bye for now--judy

Hi Everyone, Just a quick check in. Sounds like we're all doing all right. Judy, tonight I'd have liked a Roomba. I pulled out the shop vac and cleaned. Then I snowballed and cleaned like a madwoman. Silly me, but my house looks nice. I am looking forward to seeing DH a bit more often. On the co-worker problem, she's just amazing. I've never known such a witch. The saga continues...

Elyn, I'm a supervisor but not in charge of the department so I get a say, but no decision on the retaining/firing of a person. I do have hopes and dreams though... Also, my guess is that 3FC has grown so much that their server can't handle prime times during the day. Since I'm at 9 in the evening Pacific time, there's not much activity and I don't have problems (except last Saturday when my work's server went down - totally different problem).

Carol, sorry that the extra calories weren't up to snuff. That's always disappointing. If I splurge on something I want it to be fantastic. I have come to a place that if the food isn't great (no matter is splurging or not) I will not eat it. My calories are too precious to eat yucky/blah stuff.

Nikki, Instructional Technology sounds awesome. When you're done, let me know and I'll put in a word with the administrators at my district and you can hide in Oregon from your parents.

Well, I've got to get to bed. Morning exercise alarm will sound soon.
Marie

Marie - That sounds great lol.

Elyn I thought it was just me not being able to get on this site. Well today it was straight to the site first try. So I am glad to be back and still on track. I did do my scale today first time in 2 weeks. I only lost .5 but was pleased with that at least I am stable. Elyn every little loss is a step forward congrats on the 2lbs. your headed in the right direction. I tend to lose slowly but have accepted that and just greatful for staying stable through weddings , picnics, birthdays etc. I have tried to be a bit more careful this week guess its working. I am trying to ensure I eat a healthy breakfast and lower calorie lunch. This a.m. my friend and I are eating breakfast out before work. I will order my poached eggs and dry rye but will have a half of order of homefries. Gotta have em. But for lunch and dinner have planned healthy choices. Veggies, salad, yogurt and salmon for dinner grilled. So I will stay within my cals for the day. Looking for a little loss by the end of the month I still have a week.
My Thanksgiving goal is at least 5lbs. more off this body. I feel so good at this pt. with my clothes fitting better 5 more would be nice. My goal seems low but I lose slow.
Judy good for you being so careful. I think that is a great idea with the scale day after a weekend it may force us all to be more accountable.
I agree Marie within the last year I have turned calories away that the food isn't as good as I thought it woruld be. Or I share tasty calories with someone else by giving them 1/2 that works out well with candy bar treats etc.... Gotta share those cals it helps keep us happy but in line too. Nikki good for you going after that education. I wish now that I went forward a bit more in mine. But I landed a job and it was important at the time. I earn as much as my coworkers whom have a bit higher degree. But at times it holds me back looking for something else. Todays world is tough I should just be happy I have a job with good benefits. Yesterday we had our HR dept. talk about our upcoming ins. changes etc. Its actually going to put more money in my pocket. Now that will be a nice change another 60.00 a pay period. I can get used to that which also will put more in my 401 K. So sometimes when we work looking at the big picture is important not just the salary alone. Oh well hope your all doing well. Penny christmas is coming too quickly for me where did the summer go? I want to go clothes shopping after work today. I have an extra 15% off at Kohls. That will help and its no sales tax week I think. So of course I better go huh? Take care and Judy I will join you on monday for scale day. Lets see how we do over the weekend.

Morning Ladies-

I decioded to forgoe weighing in officially today and weigh in on Monday. I am hoping that will help me stay on track this weekend. So far I have maintained my weight from last week. I am hoping to continue that or go down. Weekends are usually my downfall but if I set Monday as my official weigh in I will be conscious of my eating this weekend. Of course, its going to p*ss my boyfriend off . He thinks I'm to obssesed with my weight to an unhealthy point. I cant help it that he is ok with being 50 lbs overweight!! He claims if I just did atkins for a month I would lose the rest of the weight I want to but I think that is unhealthy to lose 20 lbs in a month. Also, I absolutely hate most fatty proteins. I may look into south beach but I think my system works when I apply it.


I am packing up some yogurt and light popcorn to take with me to snack on if I get hungry so I don't overeat at meals.
Nikki

Nikki, I think your BF is wrong about the obsession. All of us are obsessed with losing the fat. If we weren't we wouldn't succeed. Eating is a daily thing, and usually at least 3X a day. You have to think of it often with you want to win the war. And Adkins - yuck - tried it and hated it. Just hated it. It didn't help that I don't like much meat (pretty much turkey and chicken breast and an occasionaly steak on a hot summer day). Most of my meals are meat free. Actually, I can't remember the last time I at meat. So Adkins was a big bust for me. Oh, and I don't like eggs either.

Carol, great news on the more $$$ fo you. That's a big rarity - insurance changes and more money for the employee. Ours changed in July and our co-pays and prescription co-pays all went up.

Judy and Penpal and everyone else, I hope you're doing great.

Big news. Drum roll... She's gone. Fired, vanished from the premises. Okay that means lots of extra work but I'm so happy, I don't care. She's gone. Apparently very nastily when the axe fell. We had our doors locked all yesterday. Eeks!!! Worst hire of my life. But she's GONE!!!!

Okay, great news. Drum roll. I lost another 1.2 pounds. That brings my total to 28 pounds vanished from my body and they will never return again. BTW, I also bought 2 pairs of jeans last week in a smaller size and perhaps I should have bought another size lower. But I like very comfy, so it's okay. They are Levi's from Costco and it's a pain to return them so I'll where them for a few weeks. But they look great. So I am one very HAPPY person today.

Jogged 2 miles, walked 1 mile and swam 1/4 mile yesterday. Jogged 1 mile, walked 2 miles and swimming is yet to be determined today. Go, Marie, Go.

And yestreday I had a wart burned off the bottom of my foot. I didn't think I'd be able to exercise today but it was okay. I could feel it but I knew I wasn' hurting it.

Okay, I'm doing this before work, so I'd better get going. Very busy day today. And I'm going to work tomorrow too. Then we're having a pool party at my house tomorrow to celebrate that the wicked witch is gone.
Marie

Marie - Congrats on your loss. I bet you feel much better now that the witch is gone. You are an exercise machine.

I am still having trouble walking so no exercise for me yet. I can't risk hurting myself with classes starting next week. I do tend to obsess over how much I weigh and weigh in daily. I am going to try not to weigh until Monday. Maybe if I weigh myself less I won't be able to justify eating crap. You know" I lost so I can have that ----." That mentality has to go.
I'd like to lose 8 lbs by my birthday October 4 I think that is doable. Itis 6 weeks away so a little over a pound a week is not bad.

Nikki

Hi, ladies! After a few pleasant weeks, the humidity has zoomed up to the levels that DC summers are famous for, my 20-minute walk this morning felt like the Bataan Death March. Plus, my muscles were achy from adding so much walking to the daily workouts, so instead of a shower I sat for a while in a warn salt bath...ahh, that was nice!

Nikki, keep pacing yourself. Unless your BF is a nutritionist or a shrink, ignore his advice.

Marie: Ding, dong the witch is dead Okay, that's not very nice, but I'm glad that your tormentor is history. Congratulations on the new jeans, and on working your way toward such a varied exercise schedule.

Carol, I'l be thinking of you when I weigh in on Monday. Today's weight is 232.5, so it's still possible to reach my goal by the end of next week. I'm in the zone on my program, which I hope will carry me through my next trip (New Orleans, my favorite pig-out city in the whole world, in mid Sept.). I've been looking at Craig's List and thinking about buying a rowing machine. I have lost hope that the exercise room is my apartment complex is going to be fixed up anytime soon (it was supposed to be upgraded last winter), and I think rowers give me a great cardio and strength workout, as long as I pay attention to my form so as not to wreck my shoulders or my back.

Penny, Elyn and all you lurkers out there, hope you're feeling good today!

judy

Judy - I hope you reach your goal next week. The idea of a rowing machine is intriguing. It would be a good low-impact workout, but start slow so you don't wreck your back or shoulders. Watch out for that File Gumbo in New Orleans! I hate to admit it but the idea of your "Bataan Death March" walk in the oppresive heat had me in stitches! (sorry - I have a bit of a warped sense of humor).

Nikki - I hope you reach your Birthday goal - but don't beat yourself up if you don't quite make it. I have the same problem, every time I lose a pound or so I figure I "deserve" a treat (totally illogical). I think a lot of us here feel that way. It's a step in the right direction to recognize these behaviors.

Marie - Congratulations on losing the "witch" with a "b"! I hope you enjoy your 'farewell to the witch' celebration/pool party. Congratulations on the 1.2 lbs. loss - you must be feeling great .

Carol - I hope you find something nice at the Kohl's sale. You'll have a bit extra to play with now that you've got a 'raise' with the insurance deal.

Elyn - Congrats on the 2 lbs. loss ! Keep up the good work.

I'm down .5 a pound - not much, but I'll take it. Yesterday I went on our annual trip to the beach with some girlfriends (one of whom has a cottage in Manzanita). We had a nice time and strolled on the beach. Coming back through the soft sand of the dunes was a bit like Judy's Bataan Death March and some of us who weren't as fit were close to cardiac arrest by the time we got back. We had a potluck lunch and I ate way too much. It's always the same - I go on "autopilot" when I'm eating with my friends. I made up for it a bit by only having cottage cheese & fruit for dinner when I got home.

Have a great weekend!

Way to go Penny .5 is better then nothing

Nikki

NikKi,
I had a friend whom swore by Atkins til he had some real health problems come up and the dr. said it was the diet. Sometimes other people are a bit weaker than us whom want to lose the wt. They are a bit scared what that wt. loss may mean to us or how others my look at us. I have a coworker a cute girl but quite over wt. Her boyfriend gets upset everytime she loses cause he doesn't want other guys looking at her. Now I am not saying this is what is happening with you, but its not up to others its our choice. I think you are most likely feeling better about your looks and you should. You have worked hard do it for yourself not others he will just have to adjust it may be he is a little scared of how darn good looking you are. Keep up your hard work. I am also doing the monday scale. Nikki I have that same problem with the scale but it is something I need to do. But you described wonderfully the oh I lost so.....
Marie the insurance changes have to do with OMRDD funding that was given to folks whom work with this population due to our normal pay scale being lower. Not every company went after it the paperwork was lengthly. But I can say I am glad mine did. I was talking with a guy yesterday whom works for the state. He was giving me info. on pay scales , duties etc. I would think of switching over except for I would be on the bottom of the heap. I am not sure I want to do that. In a yr. I would make the same as now almost. In a few years more than now thats for sure. But I would have to apply to move up higher and interview etc.to change grades. Something to think about I guess.
Marie hurray for you keep it up. Good for you now work will be better. You are an exercise nut. I wish I had a little more of that in me.I went shopping yesterday for myself. I bought a new bra and decided to try a size smaller around. Well it fits so much better I guess the old ones weren't streching out but getting to big. I also felt good trying on new clothes bought a couple of shirts and gray pants.
Judy I will meet you on the scale monday morning. I hope we both see a loss and everyone else too. I like to use a rowing machine too. I have to get on my treadmill today need to get into a routine at home or start the gym again. Slacking off in the exercise area a bit. Need to get a grip.
Penny we lost the same amt. Funny! Our little loses! Lets try to beat it next time at least a lb. Also walking in the sand is a wonderful exercise good for you. It wore off some of the treats you ate. You most likely balanced out.
I am off to have a little fun at garage sales, then back home to try and get somethings done around here. Have to make a list of need to do before fall time stuff. Its coming to quickly and we need to get some stuff done a list always helps.