Noelle...must have missed the pic when I was typing... That cracks me up! Thankfully, my daughter's graduation was the shortest one I have gone to in my life on earth. yeeeeha!

Congrats to your niece!

A pic of Rory the graduate with the family... my oldest/eldest(?) sister on the left, my other niece, the graduate, her mom (my sis right above me), my baby Michael, my #3 sis, and me on the right.

So do ya think me and #1 sister look alike? Features-wise? I don't think so, but a lot of people tell me so. Maybe if I lose another 50 lbs, I can look more like sister #6.... darn I hate those skinny girls :lol:

Claire, I'm sorry you and the hubby are having difficulties, but such is life eh? I really hope you can work it out. I'm happy that you have a counselor though. My husband and I have "issues" every now and then, and went through some rough stuff last year, but we have worked through it :crossed:. I hope you find someone who is reasonably priced (if you have to pay for it) but more importantly, one who will listen and help the both of you heal. I know how difficult it can be to even find someone professionally...I tried looking last year on my own and called numerous offices and came up with 0%--nada phone calls returned... I'm praying for you :hug:

As for the weight gain...I know!!! :lol: Great analogy--the water balloon thing :balloons:

Hey guys I have been landscaping in front of the bakery all day. We also remulched my shrubs out front and a few flower boxes. I am going to be so sore in the morning.

Puddin is having another attack of diarrhea. The store didnt have her food in stock so I had to switch her to adult formula so I had to fight with the new vets to give me the meds because they wouldnt see her til Friday afternoon. She would have been dehydrated by then!!! So I argued a bit and told them what was wrong with her was the same problem she had the last time I was there and I wasnt going to wait for her to get sicker. :lol: They gave me her meds. :lol:

Okay I got to get some more stuff done. I will do individual replies in the morning when I have more time. Luv YA!!!

Oh my goodness! A girl disappears for a bit, and look what happens!!! :D Ya'll have been having a rough week!:grouphug:

Noelle - You aare beautiful!!! And your family is too!! :D I'm glad you went and weighed in on Tues, and that the damage was not too bad. Now you can look forward to getting back on track. Really, maintaining your loss is not such a bad thing, right? ;)

Claire - I hope you and your hubby find the help you need. I don't think there is anything more frustrating and difficult than when you are having relationship issues. A :hug: for you and sending good vibes in your direction. :goodvibes:

Kempy - Keep at it! You'll get there! If you're building on a base of muscle you are very lucky, there is that much less for you to do. Have fun at the beach! :cool:

cal - How was the last day girl?! I hope you're ready to go, 'cause you're goin'!!! Have fun! :D

cw - So sorry to hear about your uncle... :hug:

Angie - Gosh, what a time you're having. I don't blame you one bit for turfing Brit. That is unacceptable! I hope you're OK!!! :hug:

Thanks to ya'll for asking how the job is! So far, so good! It's oretty busy and demanding, and since a lot of it is somewhat unfamiliar, it sure does seem like a lot of hard work, but I think it should be good!

I'm off to watch the hockey game, have a good one ladies!!!

Hey ladies, just winding down for the night. We just got back from Rick and Michael's karate class. They had exams for the next belt level tonight. I am crossing my fingers :crossed: that Michael passed. He did pretty well, but he seems to have a nervous habit of not keeping his hands tightly closed (fists) and he keeps wiggling his fingers :rolleyes:. Rick did well except for one mistake with the wrong hand, hopefully he excelled with the other stuff so the sensei can overlook the wrong move :lol: And, they are allowed 2 mistakes and can still pass--if they make a 3rd, the automatically fail and have to wait another 3 mos. for the next exam. At the very end, Michael was supposed to be sitting very still with his eyes closed during the closing ceremony. He kept putting his hand up to his mouth and then made a funny sound like "waaa"... I looked sharply at him and saw that his hand was in a fist--turns out his loose tooth fell out during the ceremony and he had to take it out before he swallowed it! :lol: So other than that, business as usual.

LadyT, how was the hockey game? I know you canucks are heavy into hockey. Thanks for the compliments on the pictures :o , you're sweet! Glad you like your new job too.

Angie, I'm glad you argued your case to the vet for your poor cat and got her meds. I hate it when pets have to suffer. :( Whew, you got a workout in your garden :carrot: I'm sure you burned lots of calories and earned mucho activity points!

Well, gotta get ready for bed so I can be up and at 'em early tomorrow :running: Have a good one!

The shuttle will be here in 2 hours, but I have everything all ready and the suitcases are downstairs. I can't believe we leave today. I will try to post while we're gone, but it will depend on when I can find a computer to use.
I hope everyone stays well. I'll tell you all about the trip when we return, which is July 10.

I'll miss you.

Cal

Take care, cal! And have a great trip! :wave:

Good Morning guys. I am getting my hair colored this morning b4 I have any clients so I guess I get a little pampering myself this time. Well, you know how things work when you make up your mind to do something? Well, I thought last night that I would give myself a break for a few weeks from WW as far as journaling goes and see if that will get me revved up again. Well, this morning I get on the scale and I am 2 lbs down from yesterday. I swear I don't know what to do now.

Noelle how much is the tooth fairy bringing these days? I used to get a quarter. :D

Cal have a great time.

LT it can get pretty busy around here. It has been really slow b4 though so this is a nice change.

I need to head out. I will check back in later.

Good Morning girls! I am so sore from head to toe this morning. :lol: I took Rebel for a walk this morning and it is dark and rainy out. Let me tell you the woodsy part of my walk is creepy on a cold dark day. :lol: To make it more creepy I head a banging and Rebel kept stopping to stare into the woods. :lol: Of course not one car came by while I was walking either.

Kempy, I dont think you should stop your journaling because you know you will slip and gain and then it will screw with your mind even more. I know this from personal experience because it is how I keep gaining my weight back. Congrats on the scale finally moving. That is great!! I remember the first time I got down to 130. It took a few months to get rid of the last 4 pounds. The scale just didnt want to move for me....but it eventually did.

Cal, HAVE FUN!!!

Red, HI! :wave: How are you these days?

Noelle, Nice pics. You are beautiful!! Yeah on the gain not being that bad!!!! :cheer: YOU ROCK!!!

I hope Rick and Michael pass their exam.

LT, I am glad your job is working out for you.

Cw, I am sorry to hear about your uncle passing away. My thoughts are with you all.

Claire, I hope you and your hubby can work things out soon.

Have a wonderful, exciting, safe trip Cal.... Au revoir and arrivederci :wave: We'll miss you.

Hey ladies, what's shakin' today? I did some laundry and am going to the store to buy a new rice cooker before my folks get home on Saturday. The old one seems to have been on its last legs, don't want my mom to think we broke it while she was away :lol: I know, super exciting stuff! :rolleyes:

Kempy, well thank god for small favors :goodscale: :lol: I guess I am w/Angie as far as journaling goes, I would stick with it if it makes you more conscious of what goes in your mouth (this from someone who rarely makes it through the week with a fully commpleted quick track! :devil: ) But congrats on the 2 lbs. Doesn't that make you a little more determined to stay on track and those last pesky pounds off?

Angie, aren't you glad to at least have the dog with you on those scary parts of your walk? I know I am. Even though my dog is a big chicken!

Well, not much happening around here.... be back later.

morning from Tokyo!
 

Hi angie, thanks for the hello! Just up here and have to get working on transcribing a tape so the real work can begin, the writing... :stress: Rainy morning here as well. You have me thinking of dark, cold scary woods, Maine woods! Cool. I love them but know how scary they can be. Now you've got me thinking of that movie...Blair Witch Project or something....I grew up with the Pennsylvania woods and that movie was more scary for me because of that. I hear you on the journaling note to Kempy. It's so easy to think you've been doing ok, when you haven't and vice versa. I hate journaling, any sort of records really, because it seems to make me focus on things too much and thus ADD to my eating, but it is necessary. Well, gotta run. I'm not lurking, by the way, I never get in here. When I do just jump in for a peek I always say hi so you can see I'm just never here. Sorry for the lack of attention to you all. Take care all! Hi, Noelle, just saw you posted while I was typing! :wave:

I had a great OP day with lots of exercise too (2 1.5 hour walks :running: ). I managed to get through the day without getting into any junk food. I had fresh cherries and pineapple on hand to snack on, plus non-fat yogurt. I actually cooked dinner tonight, and made the WW chicken marasala with fresh steamed asparagus on the side :hun: :T :lol: Angie, I know you love it! :p

I sent Michael w/Rick to tonight's karate class (to get out of my hair and Rick is the new teaching assistant to the Sensei) and because the Tues/Thurs class is so small, the Sensei handed out the new belts, even for the students who tested today--so Michael earned his 4th kyu blue belt and Rick his 3rd kyu brown belt. I am proud of them both. Michael mentioned that "life is good"...with him being on summer vacation, $5 from the tooth fairy (dad's idea, not mine!), a new Nintendo game and the creme de la creme, his blue belt. This kid is riding high!

Hello My gurlz
 

DRAMA in the house! I'll start with Angie:


Angie- Giiiirrrl, I wish one of my sisters WOULD raise a hand to my mother. Let me tell you something, among us black folks, that is the ultimate sin. You NEVER hit your mother. Even if she's a junkee who stole your television. If anyone hits thier mom in my family they get beat up by the other siblings. And in my immediate family there's 8 of us so you're gonna get one **** of a whoopin'. Then if the cousins get a hold of this info, you should skip town:mad: . I know that teens go through their deals, I was one not too long ago but I'm with the others. Stand your ground and let Brit know who's boss. And when it comes to leaving, don't wait for her to do it, put her out! Just enoug to let her know she's not so tough! I tell you, I just about popped my eyeballs out when I read your post. (deep breath) okay I'm back.

Noelle- Don't you just love it when the scale doesn't reflect how bad you've been? In defense of your neice, Graduation ceremonies can be rather long and boring, I probably caught a few z's at mine too :) And what is up with your sister? Just popping up on you like that. I love the drive by bit :lol: that is classic. By the way, your whole family looks alike. And Mike is looking cute as ever. He is so adorable. Hook him up with something good for that tooth!

CW- So sorry about your uncle. My dad tells me that sometimes, if the passing wasn't too painful, we should celebrate our loved ones making the trip to heaven, the most devine place. Hope your family shres laughs of his memory. You said he was happy in life, I'm sure he's happy dancing with the angels. BTW, thank you for the encouraging words about neutering Niko. I'm still getting flack for it but I'm fine with it now. He seems happy and vibrant as ever.

Claire- I'm not married so I feel out of place offering advice on the topic. I'll just say that I'm glad you are making an effort to make things better with counseling and it sucks that you can't get the free counseling becasue they can be rather costly. HAve faith, you're very dedicated so hings will get better.

LAdyT- You'll do fine at your new job. It's always a little nerve wracking the first few days but I have confidence in you. :D

Red- How's the weather in Tokyo? Did the rain clear up yet? I know your're not in the daily mix with us but it is always nice to see you when you grace us with your presence.

Okay ladies, now for my rant of the week. As of Sunday, I broke up with my now ex-boyfriend. He showed up late one night without calling AGAIN so I just told him that I was done and I don't want to see him anymore. He has since been calling me 8-10 times a day, showing up at my job (which I told him not to do anymore) and just getting on my natural nerves. He told me he wouldn't accept losing me and he won't stop until he gets me back.:?: I'm just wondering why he couldn't just be good to me in the first place rather than go through all of this when I've already reached my limit :shrug: Men make no sense at all.:dizzy:

Hey everyone, what's everyone up to this Friday? Thought I'd bump us off the 2nd page.

Dips, I'm sorry to hear about you and the xbf, but I guess you're free now to pursue other, more interested, attentive parties :devil:. That man didn't know how good he had it when he had it did he? Well, that's his tough luck. You will find the right one, you don't have to settle for Mr. Right now. :hug:

Gotta run and get dinner started, have a good evening all :wave:

Konnichi wa....
 

Heh, Angie, no, I definitely hear your pain and know there are some instances you just can't do anything and have to let time takes its course. I wasn't suggesting it would be easy or even possible, just a suggestion...of course, I haven't been following things, so sorry.... :(

Red, I'm not mad at you or anything. I know on the internet it is hard for things to come out as you mean them. :lol: I kinow what you are saying and I truly appreciate that you care enough to try and help. You are a great friend to me and I cherish you for that. Thanks. :hug:

Hey Good Morning, Girls... I am back! I have so much to tell you about my doctor's appointment for the infamous "butt pill". I just rolled outta bed and I will need to start getting ready for work. It's "Monday" for me.
I now understand why last week was such a horrible eating week... When I was at the doc's I was filling out paperwork and realized my period should be here any day/minute/nano second. My guess it will show up today sometime. But get this...I guess the exercise is paying off...even with all the eating...I lost one whole stinkin pound. That's motivation enough for me.
The doctor gave me a "diet" to abide by for awhile... Just looking at it I know I will be losing weight. I can't have any grains (incluiding pastas, breads, oatmeal, corn...etc) and I need to avoid ALL sugars. bleah. It's only for a bit until I can get my system cleared out and regulated. He is also asking me to fast one day a week. I will explain all of this later. But all in all the visit was amazing! I won't be able to get the "butt pill" for another month. My blood work has to be done on the 21st day of my cycle...then the results take 7-10 days to get after that. I would love to fast forward. I can't wait!
Gotta fly. I only had a few minutes to scan your lives over the past couple of days so I will respond to all of that later today at work.
I know it's too late...but, Cal...have a great vacation!!!!
Later gators!
Claire

Good morning ladies..... first of all I had to give props to Angie for losing another couple-o-pounds! :luck2you: :bravo: :cp: :carrot: I'm so proud of you girl, you're awesome!!! Sorry you have a pain in the neck ;) but I think your garden will seriously be something to look at. I bet you'll be lounging there in the fall, watching everything grow and just relaxing. Good for Alicia for jumping on board with you w/WW. That is wonderful. I wish someone would've led the way for me when I was her age. You are a great mom :hug:

Claire, congrats on your lost pound! :cp: :carrot: You keep it up babes, and by the time you go back for your next doc's appt. you will impress him even more. I wish you luck on your "cleanse", detoxing the body doesn't sound like much fun. I know you will have great results though, and you will get that butt pill. Don't you wish you had that universal remote like on the upcoming movie "Click"? You could fast forward to next month already. ;) Have a good day at work.

We went to a funeral last night, for my neighbor. He was 81 y.o. and suffering from Parkinson's disease over the last 25 years. He was really strong in the beginning, but say for the last 9 years his body really degenerated. I guess that's how the disease works. It was really frustrating for friends and especially more so for his family to watch him progress. His mind was really sharp too, he just couldn't make his body do what he wanted. May he RIP. He and his wife are really good neighbors too, we couldn't ask for better ones. The neighbors on the other side are a different story :rolleyes: :tantrum:

Red, I don't personally follow the World Cup but I have family who are fanatical about it. When we go to Thailand we always buy my BIL a couple of replica Ronaldinho jerseys and some Ronaldo ones too :lol: That was a cool video BTW, thanks for sharing it. I forwarded it to my BIL and cousin. I had to ask them if they could do the thing with the ball on their heads while doing that fancy footwork :lol: Good for you for putting that healthy fuel into your body, I know what you mean about the skin reflecting the quality of food going in--now that i'm trying to eat more whole grains, veggies and lean proteins, I'm getting waaaaaay less zits (yes I still get them :rolleyes: )

Dips, are you working this weekend? If you are, don't work too hard ;) And if you do get to go and get out tonight, have some fun for me. :dancer:

Well, just a few more minutes til the sun comes up...gotta lace up my shoes and get going. Ever since I bought that doggie backpack for Lucky, she NEVER comes running to me when I have her leash in hand to go walking. I have to go downstairs and coax her into the house like I'm letting her "stay inside", then I suit her up :lol: Poor doggie.

Everyone have a wonderful, peaceful day :wave:

Hello Ladies
 

Nothing too exciting this weekend. My ex is still calling but as of late I've been to tired to argue with him.

Red- I would expect you to always see the good in people and give everyone the benefit of the doubt. You're really sweet that way. Maybe some of us need to be more forgiving so don't change that. I guess I just have a short fuse. Perhaps if he can prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that he can change I'll think about giving him a second chance. I'm not impressed by phone calls, only actions.

Angie- Way to go on the loss. I'm glad you feel so positive about WW, and I'm with Noelle, how cool of you to include the dd. I hope Brit gets her act together while she's away. By the way, he's not at all abusive and if by chance he is he'll wish he wasn't with me :mad: don't worry Sugar, I'm one tough cookie!


Clair- You are so funny. Good luck with the new diet and I hope you get a good report from the doc on your next visit.

Hey Noelle- Keep up that walking! You're doing great!

Good Morning girls!! I decided to try my old walk this morning and I am still sweating my butt off!!!I am sure I looked really cute huffing and puffing and sweating my way up the hill. :lol: :woops:

Claire, I am glad your doctors appointment went well. I hope it all works for you. That would be nice huh? Way to go on your loss!!!! Woohoo!!! :bravo: :cheer: I will be hitting my PMS this week. I am not looking forward to it. :lol:

Noelle, I cant wait to see Click. I hope it is good. In my head I picture Jim Carrey being the guy in it. Probably because it sounds like one of his movies and I like him better than Adam Sandler. :lol: Poor Lucky, :lol: :lifter: I am laughing picturing you tricking her. :rofl: I should get one of those for Rebel.

Dips, I am so glad you dont think he would be abusive. You had me worried there.

Me and jay had the whole night to ourselves last night. That was the first time in a LONG time. It was nice. :lol: :devil:

My swimming pool is almost overflowing because it has been downpouring all weekend here. I love to lay in bed and hear the rain hit the skylight in my bathroom. It is so soothing. The dogs dont even want to get up when it is raining. :lol:

Good Morning, Girls! Sorry I didn't get around to writing about the visit to the doc... Honestly...wait until you hear some of the stuff he told me. Oh ma gosh... In any event, I can't go into it now. I have a few minutes to grab some breakfast and head to church... So, once I get to work today...if no customers come in...I will fill you in.

Just as I said...my period (or as my girls call it, my "exclamation point") showed up bright and early this morning. yeeha? It is somewhat of a relief when it comes. I start to feel less *****y and emotional. All this to say, working out was a bear. I always feel soooo drained on the first day. Even so, I managed to get in about 25 minutes. Not what it shoulda been...but at least it was something...eh?
Now a few comments...
Dips...not that you should take my advice...but, if it were me...I would totally write off this guy. I can appreciate he may have some circumstances in his life that may cause him to be late or not show up at all...but, if that's the case...wait until those circumstances change and then give the guy a second chance. One of my very best friends...or so I thought...was never on time to events we went to together or even ones SHE planned. I am not talking 5 or 10 minutes...but 30-90 minutes late consistently. For a birthday party she planned for me...she was 2 hours late. I was there with my mom having ordered appetizers for everyone...and sat there waiting. I decided to just get up and go and lo and behold...she walks in with everyone else and has the gall to say, "Where are you going??". She had plenty of good excuses...but it was the final straw for me. Even so...I gave her one more chance. I invited her to my wedding and she told me that she was coming with her boyfriend. I paid a lot of money for both of them (per head) for the reception. She calls the day of the wedding to say she would not be there for the ceremony but would be there for the reception...fine... Then, bottom line...she didn't even show up for the reception...which went until midnight. I have not talked to her since. Nor has she called me to give me a reason why. All that to say...she didn't respect our friendship or my time enough to be on time. I gave her lattitude for years and realized she wasn't a friend at all. If this guy is a truly good man...he will respect you and your time and you feelings...period...end of story...amen.
Angie...you have a pool??? How nice. I like hearing the rain on the roof too. It is soothing. It also cools things off and it seems like all of nature just takes a breather.
Crum! It's late and I am not done... But aren't you glad that I don't have more time to write??? :)
Later!
Claire

Okay...I am here at work. I will try to keep this brief in that I tend to be a bit wordy... (I can almost hear the collective..."ya think" (s) from across the country). :)
Here's the skinny on the butt pill... I spent 2.5 hours with this doctor answering a series a questions he asked that were catagorized according to systems in the body...hormones, endocrine, organs, etc. It didn't take a rocket scientist to see that I was falling apart in the hormonal department. We both had a great time laughing about my "lunch room lady arms"...you know...the kind that giggled when they would slop a dollop of mashed potatoes on your tray at lunch...amongst other things. We get to the end of the questionaire and we are just making small talk while he is recording some stuff. I asked about his recent vaction and he tells me that he went to Italy with his grown sons. I kinda did a double take on looking at him again...cause, I swear, this guy looked 35 tops! I asked how old they were...the answer?? 22 and 24. So...I said..."So, how old are you anyway?" I am thinking, he had to be younger than me (49). He answers..."I will be 60 next month."
Girls...I about fell off my chair. I called him a liar to his face! :) I made him go get one of his nurses so I could ask them. They confirmed his age. In fact...one of them had worked with him for 16 years! She looked young too! So...of course I ask..."Have you had plastic surgery?? What???" He said there was no plastic surgery. He said the turning point in his life was when he was in Italy with his wife 16 years ago and someone asked her if he was her father. I asked him, "Did you look that bad??" He told me that he looked like he was 90 sixteen years ago. I asked..."So, what do you attribute this to?" He told me that he had been doing the biodentical hormone replacement therapy for 16 years...the very thing I will be starting in a month!!!!!! You have to see this guy...no lie...he looks minimum 35. That alone made me feel good about my decision. If I can look half as good as him...but more important...feel better than I am feeling...I will feel as if it's been worth it.
One other thing I found out that he does that I am thinking about doing...is called Mesotherapy. It eliminates...not covers up...but eliminates cellulite through a series of injections. I am going to get more info on that...but I talked with some of his workers confidentially after he left and they say it works. More on that later too...
Bottom line...for all us peri-menopausal women out there...there is hope!!!!
Hope you all are having a wonderful day. It's HOT here.
Claire

Clair- You are tooo funny. What a story about the doctor! Almost 60 and looks 35?! I'll have what he's having! BTW I am totally with you on seeing a complete turn around BEFORE giving my ex another chance. What a jerk your friend was:mad: I admit I am not the most prompt person in the world be that's just rediculous. Anyways, I haven't seen him in several days and he called last night but I was half sleep and can't even remember the conversation. At any rate he sounds so pititful. Serves his a** right! :snooty:
Well it's after midnight and I have to get some shuteye.

I am bumping us up. We got home yesterday but I was too beat to even turn the puter on. I will be back to chat.

Good Morning ladies!! It is warm here today. My neck is still sore but it only seems to really hurt when I am sleeping. Go figure. :lol: I must have pulled a muscle or something. I did my measurementsa today and I have lost 5 1/4 inches this month!! 1 inch in my arm,3/4 of an inch on my waist, 1/2 an inch on my hips, 1 inch on my thighs and of course :lol: 2 inches on my bust!!! haha. I am very happy now.

Claire, I love it that you are wordy. It is nice to hear about your day. I am glad all went well with the doc. I agree with Dips, Your friend was a jerk. I have had too many like that in my life as well.

Dips, I hope you got some sleep last night and are all refreshed this morning.

Kempy, I cant wait to hear how your weekend was. Did you go to Destin? We want to go over to that side when we go to Florida but since the dogs arent allowed on the beach it seems like a waste. Mickey is going to have to go to a boarding kennel this year because he seems to hate other dogs(except Candi and Rebel) and he barks like a madman. I cant leave him in the rv while we are at the parks because we would probably be kicked out when we got back because of the noise and last but not least he HATES to ride in the car. He shakes and everything. Candi will probably stay back with him so they can keep each other company and Rebel will go with us because he would die if he wasnt with his daddy. I am having a hard time dealing with leaving them behind for 2 weeks but I dont know what else to do.

We will be in Georgia for a few days right above Gainesville to visit my husbands cousins and aunt and uncle.

Well, I should go clean something. My floors are all mud from the rain and the dogs running in and out and in and out........:lol:

Angie we really didn't do lots of fun stuff. We hung out at the beach Saturday and girilled that night. We went to a resturant Friday night and then headed home yesterday. We were in Panama City which is about 1 1/2 hours from Destin. We have to drive through there thoguh and we really wanted to stay. Congrates on the inches. Doesn't that feel good?

Angie! OH my GOSH! What a great job on the inches! I would love to have an inch gone from my thighs...hopefully soon! I am proud of you for hanging in there.
Kempy...glad you're back and you had fun. Isn't it great to get away?
Dips, I am glad you are sticking to your guns. It's funny...but it's easy for me to give that kind of advice out but not heed it myself. Alot of what I am struggling with my husband has to do with setting good boundaries and not letting him walk all over me. I tend to be a people pleaser...so I don't normally voice my opinion until it gets really bad. If you all would pray for me... My morning started out pretty rough. I was so upset I didn't exercise. I still have tonite...so, maybe I can get it in.
I better get to work. It's nice hearing about what's going on in everyone else's lives...
Claire

Bump!

WOW

Good morning ladies, I am off sick for a week or so & WOW!

You all have been having a very hectic time of it all.

Angie, I am so sorry to hear about the 'crap' with your daughter. My son is stubborn & wilfull but I hope he never attempts to go that far. Though hes only 11 at the moment. I was very like Britt with my mum & I am sorry to say that I do remember smaking her at least once. I did at the time have a raging drug addiction so I know I was not the most rational person on the planet. I sooooooooooo pray that this is not something that will come back to haunt me with my own kids. Personally I think you are doing the best thing, You DO need to stand your ground & let her know you mean what you say & wont take her stuff. However I do agree that there may well be other stuff going on for her & the follow up with a counsellor when she gets back is a definate need.

Claire, get the counselling, even if you do have to pay (if you can afford) & even if its is only you that goes. My hubby & I have had our ups & downs over the years (he often suffers a type of depression (not dr diagnosed) as a result of crap from his family & this then gets taken out on me) & I learnt that the only person I can really change is me so I just had to keep trying & hanging in there & hopefully you can set the example & he will follow from your changes. I have tried this over the years when we have had issues & I do know it to work, it does seem like you are smashing your head against a wall for a long time but hang in there slowly but shorely you will see some type of change. But Great news on the weight loss!

Dipps, what can I say... like always you crack me up girl! Love the B/F dramas if its not small apendiges its psycho/social behaviour.. you sure know how to pickem girl!

Noelle, better late then never but woohooo you for driving on past your sister! Some people just really do take the most advantage when they can. I have a friend who fortunately is to far away to do it to me but always seems to do things like that or have others managing her kids. Some people just seem to be lke that & not think twice about it.

For me I have been sick (Flu) & comfort eating. & eating. & eating. I just am so motivated I dont even care at the moment. I do know thats as my period is due but when thats been & gone I really need some butt kicking girls & have inlaws decending & need some control before I loose it to them!!

Take care ladies

Good Morning all!!! I just walked Alicia to school so she got a headstart on her workout and I got in the longer walk. Geesh, I sweat like a pig so here I am walking up the hill with busses and cars driving by me and the whole time sweat is pouring down my face. :lol: It is rather embarrassing. I still sweat like that when I am skinny too so I dont know why it embarrasses me so much. :lol:

I think my sis is going to get a puppy. A lady up the road has a golden retriever and I saw puppies when I rode by last week. We got ahold of her and I guess someones pitbull got loose and got her preggers. Wen has been looking for a puppy for Haley and these ones will be ready to go in a few weeks so I think she wants one. I cant wait Rebel is going to love it when it gets big. My Mom had a Rottie and she was Rebels favorite dog. He loved her so much. She had heart failure(or something to do with old age) and had to be put to sleep last year.

Well, I gotta go take a shower and make some moose suckers. I will be back later.

Hey ladies, just a quick drive by... we have family passing through town and I've been really busy with getting them around sight-seeing and stuff. Michael's summer program starts tomorrow so I should be a little freer then. Just wanted to say hello :wave:

I am off to WI today so wish me luck (I need it!) :D

Good Luck Noelle!!!! :goodluck: :goodscale :cheer:

Where is everybody today???? Julie, Where are you??? I miss you girl!!!

Hey guys. I am home for lunch. I have one more client but she isn't until 5. So, I get to sit around and wait. I might just feel a nap coming on. I can't work out b/c I will get all sweaty and have to shower again so I guess I will jsut stay inside. We are in such need of rain. I have been praying for it every night. Maybe I can get you guys to do the same. We are in a severe drought right now and that is not good for down here. The inner enviromentalist is concered about the areas that aren't gettting water. (the green space in front of my house, all the undeveloped areas around here)

Clair I hope you are doing better today.

Maggz I hate the flu. It sounds weird you saying that since it is so hot here. I know you guys are cold right now though. How cold do you get down there? (F please)

Noelle good luck on your weigh in. I worked on my WW leader yesterday and she is trying to get me to go in the morning. I really don't want to though. I am so close to goal and am barely moving and I hate to pay for the non movement.

Anige I knew you would love WW. Can you believe all of the food you get to eat? I used to ahve such a hard time getting it all in and eating all of the veggies and fruit too. I still have a hard time with dairy. I don't know why. I am going to measure again in the morning and see what has been going on, if anything. The past 2 weeks have shown nothing so maybe it will be better tomorrow.

hehe Anige you and I were posting at the same time.

Hi everyone,

I've been MIA for a while. My uncle's funeral was yesterday. I got to see a lot of family that I haven't seen in a while. That's always nice. Anyway, I haven't been doing well on the eating front. I finally made a decision to start back with the exercise & was dancing around with my granddaughter last night and something popped (that's the best way to explain it) in my leg last night. Now I'm having trouble walking, never mind exercising. Okay, that's enough whining for me.

Noelle, I hope you have a good weigh-in today. I need to go back for the accountability.

Angie, all I can say is :carrot: :cb: :cp: :dancer: :woo: on the weight & inches lost. I am so proud of you. I know what you mean about sweating. I laugh at people when they say "women don't sweat, they glisten". Well, I sweat like a pig:ink: . I don't think I've ever glistened.

Maggz, I can relate to comfort food when your sick. I've never been able to relate to the people who say they lose wt. when they're sick. I always put on a few pounds when I've got a cold. Hope you feel better soon:goodvibes

Clair, I want more info on the program your doc is doing. I want to look 20 at my age.:lol: (I know. I know. Wishful thinking) I keep you and your dh in prayer. I agree that you can only change you, but prayer and God and change the situation. :angel:

Kemp, I'll pray for rain for you. I'm from a farming community, and when there's a drought, the environmentalists care more about the fish than the farmer watering his crops and animals. I guess that's a real pet peave for me.

Well, I gotta go. Hello to everyone else. Have a great afternoon/evening.

Hey guys. Where is eveyone today? I was going to do TaeBo when I got home today but I realized I am really sore from doing the tape yesterday. So, it looks like the dogs will get walked and that will be it for exercise.

Noelle how did the weigh in go today?

CW you know that those are the same people that flip out when the crops are hurting from the lake of rain. Like it is the famers fualty. I could tell that it is hurting crops here b/c the produce stand sure did look sad yesterday when I went. I only buy from them b/c I know it is local and I do whatever I can to help out our small business. Plus, the big chains have terrible produce and it usually isn't evn ripe when I get it.

Well, I am off to walk the puppies.

Hey girls, well, WI went well, down 2 lbs :rolleyes: only .6 to go to get "back" to my previous weight :lol: I am having fun with my out-of-state relatives. I like to go see tourist attractions in my own backyard and see them through their eyes. I have a cousin the same age as me and I haven't seen her since we were 10 I think...we are a lot a like--size wise, and looks wise. She is a lot taller though, and since I lost some weight, she's bigger at the moment :^: .... but it is so cool to see her after all this time! We are having tons of fun catching up and finding all the parallels of our lives.

cw, I'm sorry about the uncle again, but glad he was laid to rest. I totally know what you mean about joints going "pop"! I have done that to myself many times and don't even know what happened. Here's wishing you a speedy recovery.

Kempy, I'll be praying for rain for you guys--though I'll try to keep the thoughts of hurricanes away from LA :D

Angie congrats on your inches lost! Are you fitting back into clothes you used to wear? You are doing so great girl! If your sis gets the puppy, we want to see pics!

maggzs, sorry to hear you're down and out with the flu. Take care and don't worry about the diet while you recuperate. You'll need your strength when the in-laws come over ;) :hug:

Claire, that it such an amazing story about the doctor and his age--or lack of it! I hope you get the results you want too. Hugs for you in coping with the hubby too :hug:

OK Julie, where the heck are you hiding? Is everything ok? We're getting worried about you. :(

Dips, I say sit back and enjoy the single life for a while. That special "man" will walk right in before your eyes. :D

I gotta run and get dinner going before I decide to go out and eat... I have to try and keep this slim thread of control over myself, as you know how easy it is to break it and slip back into bad habits :ink: Have a great evening all.