[n2luvnlife]

Good day, Ladies!

Hope everyone is having a great morning. It is freezing in VA today! It is rainy and only about 71 degrees. My body is not used to anything under 85 so I am sitting at work freezing today. The men still have the freakin AC on!

Sugar-N-Spice - Sorry you are hurting. But the pain is the best. I love that feeling in my thighs after a good work out. Keep up the good work.

Amanda: I saw Morris Day and the time in Virginia Beach at one of the festivals a couple years ago and they were great.... And do the bird, I did.

kandices2ndtry: I hope that the scale is right!!!! I think it is. My hands feel tight after walking - especially if it is hot out. I retain alot of water weight and I don't sweat enough. If I drink more water then I don't have the tight hands as much.

Altari - Working as much as you do - I would be at my breaking point. I agree with Aqua- trying packing some snacks and stuff. We are here for you.

U2girl - Not that is a woman I should put as my avatar - what a motivation! Thanks for sharing.

Melissa - thanks for starting the new thread. I will measure tomorrow night after weigh in tomorrow. Thanks again!

Hey Sapphire35 - Hope you are having a great morning. I got measured earlier this month at Curves but I guess I will have to do my own measuring tomorrow.

Aqua - The scale didn't hurt my feelings this morning. It tried real hard though since I have only lost 1 pound this week. But official weigh in is tomorrow. Do you think I could lose another lb by morning? LOL Maybe!

Chickadees - Keep it OP today! TTFN.

[Hun.e.B]

Good Thursday morning everyone!!! Is it just me or is this week going slow? Today is my first day that I actually dont have a ton of things to do. I've felt like a chicken with my head cut off all week long. Maybe after classes I just might get some housework done!! Then back at it again tomorrow! All this running around better be burning some serious calories! I forgot to tell you that I made my water goal on Tuesday, but I was just a tad short yesterday. I'll try harder today!! Gotta get that 100oz in!

Aqua...woohoo no kitkats!!! And another pound loss? Did I read that right? Well just in case...YAY!! LOL! You are just so focused I love it!

Altari....goodness you've been working alot!! Hard to eat right when you are doing that, but I think as long as you watch portions you'll be okay. I'm so glad you've got a day off, get some rest girl!! Have a great workout!!

Kandice....I cant comment on the leg tingles because I've got sciatica so mine legs are always cold and numb except the back of my leg and thats a burning pain. But the fingers swelling while walking...YES! I try to keep my elbows bent rather than swinging my arms that helps a little. It goes away for me shortly after walking. I'm pretty sure its normal.

Amanda...I hope you have a wonderful walk today! Your body must be working HARD and thats why youve felt weary. But you keep going like a champ!! Enjoy the fair just avoid the fair food! LOL!! I hope you have a GREAT time doing the bird!

Danielle...I keep tellin ya...its a good pain! LOL!! Bobs kicking your butt for sure!

Lori...I'm thinking about a jacket today myself! Those fall temps are kicking in I think.

Well its off to class I go!! Dont forget to sign up for the challenge, and everyone have a FANTASTIC day!!

~melissa

[iwantnewpants]

Hi Girls!

Melissa....thanks for setting up the challenge. I'll register all my stats tomorrow! I guess I'll be changing my weigh-in days to Fridays now! Cool stuff.

Aqua....you are so focused and it is so awesome....I think I read another pound gone as well. Way to go!!

Altari....I definitely do not envy your work schedule. The ladies are right....try and pack some food for yourself and hang in there! The week is almost over!

Kandice....I know exactly what you are talking about with the hands. My fingers look like little stuffed sausages when I get done with a workout. I find that if I raise my hands to about my head and shake them a la jazz hands, the swelling goes down and that weird feeling is somewhat relieved.

Lori....it's a little chilly in the Chi as well. And like you, my moron office mates decided that AC is a necessity. Grrr.....or should I say brrrr.

I had a "bad" night last night. I went out to dinner with some girlfriends and we definitely ate a lot and drank a fair amount of wine. But, se la vie. We went to this new restaurant in Chicago....Quartino. It's an italian style restaurant, but they serve small plates, so you order an bunch of things and share. They also had a wine list that was to die for. They have a bunch of wine that you can't find anywhere else outside Italy! So, of course we had to do our share of sampling. I did have a YUMMY asparagus risotto that I DO NOT regret at all! Hahahahahaha! I have to say, I think I did a fairly good job restricting my portions. And I insisted that we order a salad. Thankfully, the two friends I was with are both fairly health/weight conscious, so I don't think I did too much damage! Well.....hopefully not. Ha! I'll have to do a couple extra carrot dances today just to make sure.

Well ladies, have a good day! I'll check back later!

Liz

[Butterfly50]

Hi ladies I jest wanted to pop in and See how everyone is doing. Things are going good here. The Birthday party went well I had a small slice of cake and Icecream .

Granddaughter is doing great we are having fun got up this morning and feed her breakfast. The storm is susposed be heading in here in a few hours. So trying to get all the laundry done before the lights happen to go out. Well Catch you all later.

[lovethatsara]

Good Morning Ladies. Guess what? I have time to excersize before work! Yes indeed. My car is broken so my dad's been taking me to work. (we work at the same place) He called me 5mins ago to tell me We are going to be late! Yes he just woke up! he's not going to be able to pick me up until around 8am its 6:48am here right now. Anyways I've been stressing out lately and surprisingly enough I'm not emotionally eating so thats good. I hope your ladies days go by well and Tonight I'll do the personals

[Sugar-N-Spice]

Phew! Just finished working out and I am wiped! I did 10 miles on my bike while listening to my iPod and then did a Biggest Loser workout. I love the BL weights portion, he even focuses on the lower back and that is something I need deseperately. I gotta say it felt REALLY good to work the sore muscles today. I kept the tension on my bike pretty high so my legs really had to push thru--my thighs were killing me this a.m.! Once I got that music going I tend to pedal quite fast, so with the extra tension, I'd say I gave myself a pretty good workout. Dh tells me he is going to send me to a spinning class because I really can crank it out. LOL Maybe some day......

BTW, I also get the weird feeling in my hands, always have. However, I think I may have some arthritis in my hands, they tend to ache alot regardless.

Elycia, glad to be back. I hated being gone from here, I missed everyone terribly. Just felt it best to take care of business and not bring the board down. How's the job?

Aqua, I can certainly relate to the ice cream addiction. I think I could live on the stuff. It is one of the first things I crave, and especially in this heat here, the excuses are many. Regrouping was necessary, much as I hated being gone from here for a few days. Like I wrote to Elycia, just didnt see any reason to bring the group down with my issues. I do feel stronger every day tho and am determined to fight thru turmoil to reach goal.

Trish Hope the measuring at the gym went well. Yikes, I need to do it too!!! I can't decide what I hate worse, seeing the numbers on a scale, the numbers on a measuring tape, or the numbers on my clothes!

Altari, you've been working like a mad woman. I hope today you can finally rest some and get back on track. Definitely packing some food is a great idea, will lead you to success.

Kandice, the nerve of these people...expecting you to work! lol Seriously, I hope that they backed off a bit and let you breathe some...good grief! Good luck with the stairs today, I know you'll do great! I will keep my fingers crossed for a good scale reading! You're doing fab, I don't think you have much to worry about!

Amanda, I ♥ BL workouts! I am in total awe that this is what these heavy people do day in and day out in terms of working out with Bob. Cause these be hard! I am the queen of the informercial! lol Everytime I see something I want it in terms of workout stuff. When the new Firm system first came out, I just had to have it! That sucker is hard, lemme tell ya! Of course I'm sure it doesn't help that I am so uncoordinated! lol I want Turbo Jam, I love dance music so I think I would like this and it doesnt require dancing around on a piece of large plactic! No chance for me breaking my neck (or slightly lesser maybe?) or other body parts!
You've been working out like a crazy person, no wonder you're tired. Maybe a few days off would do you good? I hope you enjoy the show, I saw them years ago and had a blast. And yes, I did the bird! So now you gotta to!

Lori, I'm sending you some of my We are still well over 100 and suspect we will be thru September. Funny, I freeze every time we head to CA to visit my family--they all think I'm nuts! Yes, I worked thru the soreness today and I don't regret it. I feel fabu! .....course, I may be hobbling around like an old lady later on...but lets just go with the fabu feeling, shall we? LOL

Melissa, great job with the water! I have been doing really well too, for once. I can't believe the running around you've done just in a week...and you got how many months of this? OYE! Thanks so much for the new challenge thread, you rock, chick! I think we are gonna kick some major butt with this brilliant idea. Yeah, Bob's kicking my butt, but he keeps promising me a nice butt if I do the work, so I let him Cannot wait to see what he does with this new season of BL!! I have to keep reminding myself that yes, I am sore now, but if I keep going it will go away....bad thing would be is to stop doing it and then every time I workout I get sore....ugly cycle. Feeling good now.......tonight will be the true test of just how big a baby I really am! LOL

Liz, I'm so glad you enjoyed your night out with friends! Sounds like you didn't do too badly either...food sounded good. I'm not a wine drinker so can't really relate there....but sounds like you really had a blast and that's what matters. Lets see you do the carrot dance anyways? Dare you to do it in your office.

Bonnie, so glad that you're enjoying your granddaughter! Stay safe and hopefully we will here from you again soon!

Sara, how was the workout?! That's great that you got to get one in today before work....daddy gets a gold star for helping out. Its wonderful that you are not turning to food in times of stress. That is really something to be proud of....I really have to work on this! Hope today goes great for ya, you're doing awesome!

Ok, I think I got everyone. I am way starving so I am on the hunt for something yummy to eat. Hope you ladies are having a beautiful day!

♥danielle

[Amany]

Hello Ladies.

I'm sorry, but I'll have to get to the personals later. I have a bit of a rant...

One of the buyers at my job is crazy. I really think he is. He'll make these really inappropriate comments, and he should know better. He's said things to me that I could get him in a **** of a lot of trouble for. I decided to piss im off instead though. For instance...

One day he made a comment to me that he prefers "dark meat". He said this to me after making a comment about being sick of his wife. I was sort of shocked, so I didn't say anything. I just sort of stared at him. Another time he, after I'd given him a new pager, I tested it for him before he left. So he goes, "Oh this vibrates. I'll have to keep it in my pocket.".
So I said, "Yuck. That's really disgusting Bill.". He seemed to be embarrassed by that and he left.

The last inappropriate comment he made to me was telling me that he'd always wanted to be a porn star. I told him I had no interest in hearing anything like that soon after lunch. And just to keep that to himself next time. That time he seemed kind of angry. So ever since then, he's been somewhat short with me. Not enough to be rude, but a definite change in behavior.

Today a coworker and I were at my desk talking. So he walks up to my desk and makes a comment about us wasting company time. So I said, "What is it that you want Bill *******? (I called him by his first and last name)." He literally threw this envelope on the floor next to me. It's something that I normally prepare for the messenger. I told him that if he wanted that to go out, he would have to pick it up. He said he wasn't going to pick it up and walked away.

So my coworker and I are sitting there kinda stunned. She asked me what I was going to do. I told her that I wasn't going to do anything. As far as I was concerned he never gave it to me. Twice after that he came back to my desk and observed that the envelope was still there and left. One of those times, he came with something else that needed to go out and asked me if he should put it on the floor with the envelope. I told him he could put it where he wanted, but anything on the floor would stay there. So he put the cd he was sending out in my "to go out" box (where it's supposed to go).

Later I did end up sending out what he threw because I knew it was actually for one of the engineers here that I absolutely adore. So I sent it. I made my coworker promise, though, to tell Bill that she sent it out with some of her things if it came up.

About ten minutes ago, he came over to my desk and noticed that my box was empty and asks me if the envelope went out. I told him that it was no longer on the floor but I have no idea what happened to it. I told him that I didn't do anything with it. So then he's shocked and was like, "What do you mean?". I told him that there was no need for me to repeat myself. When I came back from lunch it was gone. Then he asked me what he should do. I told him I didn't know and continue working.

Now, I can't really say that I'm mad, or even frustrated. I'm not amused either though. I guess I'm more in a state of disbelief more than anything. It's extremely difficult to get me riled up and emotional at work. In fact it's only happened one time. I was 19 and it was my 2nd day as a waitress at Big Boy's. Two people had called off and the restaurant got really busy; so my manager had to throw me to the wolves. This guy told me that I was the worst waitress he'd ever had. I cried in the break area. That was the first and last time I was ever emotional at work. That's a good thing too, because I know Bill was trying to ruffle my feathers.

Thanks for letting me rant! Again...

BTW, I walked a mile and a half at work. The IT guy told me that the route he walks is a mile and half. He measured it one day (maybe with a pedometer? ). So I walked his route. I felt really good afterwards too.

[Sugar-N-Spice]

Aw, now that really sticks that a co-worker's gotta go and be a poop. Amanda, I'm sorry that he decided to be a jerk today. I was harrassed by a manager when I worked for a pizza place when I was 17. He made a super rude comment to me one day and I told him to shut up. I came in the next day and found out that I'd been fired for insubordination. Better believe I went in his office and told him exactly what I thought of him! I had him quaking in his boots tho, when I threatened to sue him. LOL I didn't though cause it was my word against his and all that, just wasn't worth it. I heard he quit not too long after. I got harrassed again when I was 18, working at a record store. He ended up getting fired quick cause there were several of us that reported him. I still don't understand where guys get off thinking that they can talk like this and expect the women to swoon???? Or that it's even okay and appropriate? My husband works in the automotive industry for a while now, and every store he's been in there is always the proverbial "1 girl" working. I don't know how these women do it.
GREAT JOB on the workout chicky!!!! I bet it felt amazing to get that accomplished cause you'd skipped this morning. Good for you!!!

[AquaChick]

sapphire35- Hi! Hope all is well with you today!

Altari- Hi!

kandices2ndtry- My hands get tight if I walk with them at a low swing to my sides. I now move them more, and I hold hand weights so that fixed it for me. It happens I think if you retain water. Kinda like how the feet swell from standing on them for a certain length of time.

Amany- Hi! I think you are doing great too. Makes me wanna "get doggone out there and do somethin'" You all inspire me. I need this so much. I can walk good, but I look ridiculous when I try to run. Always have. I have no grace when it comes to running so I don't do it. I tried telling my husband that once before, so he's like "show me" So I ran across the yard and when I made way back he was holding his side laughing. I told him I looked stupid when I try to run. Yeah, we all have a couple days of rut once in a while. Remember, 21 days and you got yourself a habit... it's been close to 21 days hasn't it? I am not sure for me, but my body is moving, you know muscle tone is making things go to places they haven't seen in ages...lol... I'm hooked. Treadmill junkie.


Sugar-N-Spice- Sounds like someone kicked their own tail! It's a good thing though! I know I got a muscle cramp a few days ago in my side. I didn't even know I had a muscle there. I was walking cockeyed for about 20 minutes! I think there are a lot of us that have an icecream thing. That stuff...sheesh, you don't have to eat hardly any of it, but it is so high in calories that it goes right to the thighs and derrier region. 10 miles is soooo good. Great job!

n2luvnlife- That's cold? That's sunny spring day!!! lol...

Hun.e.B- The week seems to be flying to me. Yep, one more pound. Badda dun dun dun... another one bites the dust... *looks at rest of fat on belly* Hey! I'm gonna get you too! Another one bites the dust!

iwantnewpants- Thanks for the nice comment. Wow, you all are making me so happy today. I'm getting oodles of sweet remarks. I appreciate too. It helps me along. Sounds like a cool restaurant. I love Chicago. I haven't been there in a while, but I grew up not too far from there and my stepfather took us all the time to see his family. It was great.


Butterfly50- Hi!

lovethatsara- Getting that workout in will make you feel good all day!

[Hun.e.B]

Amanda that guy is obnoxious and you shouldnt have to deal with it. Good for you for standing up to him throwing something on the floor for you. Thats rediculous, what are you his dog? I dont think so! And I would go as far as to say he should be reported for sexual harrassment. He's making you feel uncomfortable in your workplace and thats a big no-no! I would say if he keeps it up, report his butt!!

Way to go on that walk!! If for no other reason its a great way to work out that stress!

~melissa

[AquaChick]

Amany, honey, you are saint compared to me. Dark meat? What the .....? Why is he telling you about his personal problems anyway? Like you don't have a life of your own and your own obsticles.... sounds to me like someone is a pathetic "wah wah baby" that needs to keep his personal life and preferences to himself. @$%^&*! Next time tell him to get a therapist. He needs to work out his marital problems and anger management on his own time.

[Amany]

I think HR has already talked to him once about his comments. After the "porn star" incident, I told my boss what had been happening. She's the HR person for this facility. She asked me how I felt after he said that. I told her I was ticked and offended by it. She said that she was obligated to tell her boss at corporate about it and to let her know if it happened again. Knowing the guy at corporate, he probably did address it.

When I told me boss what happened today, the first thing she asked me was if Bill had said or done anything else. Of course, I know what she was really asking me. I told her he hadn't. She told me to let her know if I have anymore incidents with him.

[iwantnewpants]

Oh Amanda.....WOW! What an UBER scumbucket. Grrr. People like that make me SICK! Good for you for sticking to your guns. I hope he's still nervous about that envelope he threw on the floor. What a pig. Oooo....I'm so angry for you!

I had a professor in law school who sexually harrassed me. It was horrifying. He was my professor and he was my boss....I was doing research for him at the time. It was an absolute nightmare. He told me all about his problems with his wife, told me how he preferred white girls, told me he hated his children and felt "trapped" in his family. He was absolutely disgusting. He cornered me one night and drunkenly told me (we were at a law school reception....the whole school/faculty was there) that if I slept with him, he'd find me a job. I was so angry at myself for letting it get to that point. So, I finally talked to Dean of the law school and then met with the Chancellor of the entire university. I was so happy when I came forward because a TON of girls subsequently came out of the woodwork and told of similar experiences they had with him. I'm proud to say that jerkwad is no longer a professor at the University of Illinois.....though I believe he is still teaching somewhere. I actually ran into him in Chicago and almost threw up when I saw him. Needless to say, I walked very quickly away.

The thing that really irked me about that situation though was that I discovered that the school did not have a good sexual harrassment policy. I actually got into an argument with the Chancellor because he was asking me to file a formal complaint. Filing a formal complaint involved an investigation, me testifying under oath, having to hire an attorney.....which I was fine with. I asked him what would happen to the professor......and he told me that the incident would be noted "on his personnel file." It wasn't even going to get him suspended and the notation would never be seen anywhere but U of I. He also told me that I could request an "apology." I was absolutely infuriated. So, I went back to the Dean of the law school and told her and she agreed to help me organize a student forum on sexual harassment. This is how all these other girls ended up coming out of the woodwork. We basically chased him out of the school.

So, as you can see, my patience for these sorts of things is non-existent! Amanda, good for you for talking to your boss! It takes courage to do that! And, I'd brush up on that boxing too! Ha!

Now, (deep breath Liz), on a lighter note....I have noticed that a couple of people (Aqua and someone else....I'm having a spacey brain) have talked about Chicago. I'm always up for visitors! Keep that in mind! It really is a fantastic city!

Liz

[AquaChick]

I hope all is well with you ladies today!

My plans are to clean the house up a little, bake cupcakes with my kids this afternoon, and tread.

T.G.I.F.!!!!!!!

Iwantnewpants- Chicago is great. I miss it up there sometimes. Someday I'll go back for a visit.

[Amany]

Morning Everyone.

Thank you for all your support yesterday. I made a decision this thing in the butt (bud? ) Bill wants to play games with me. I'm simply going to let him know that everytime he says or does something inappropriate, it's going to be trouble for him at work. That I'm going to stay on HR and bug them every single time. As opposed to simply "mentioning" it to my boss. I'm pretty sure I'll have the opportunity to do that soon because, knowing him, he'll find a way to do or say something weird. So I'll let him know that when he comes in my work area, he needs to state his business and leave.
Of course I know it could all blow up in my face. I wouldn't be the first woman, I'm sure, to have the tables turned on her and she ends up without a job. I love my job, but I'm not going to put up with his crap anymore. So if I lose it, then so be it. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if I just blow it off. I think one of my major problems is that I'm too mellow at times.
Ok, enough of that!!

Morris Day and the Time are fantastic!!! I had so much fun. Yes, I did The Bird too. I hate that they didn't sing my favorite song by them (Girl), but I loved the performance and I don't regret going.

AquaChick - Have fun baking today. And the workouts!

Liz - Thank you for sharing your ordeal with me. Reading it really set off a spark in me. You're and extremely courageous woman and an inspiration.

Melissa - You know what? I think you're right. The workouts do help me deal with stress. I never even considered it. I've read about workouts helping with stress, but I never knew they actually did. I mean I had never experienced it myself. I certainly feel better afterwards.
BTW, the picture of you and the girls is very pretty.

Danielle- I think someone is catching the exercise bug.....
You are just awesome Danielle. Doesn't it feel good to know that you've worked those sore muscles? It's like a really intense sense of accomplishment, isn't it? That you didn't just sit out because you were sore. It's better just to dig in and get the exercise done. Your muscles will thank you for working them. That pain will be replaced by strength and leanness ( Is that a word? ) . If you start going to spinning classes you'll be my hero forever! That would be impressive.

Altari - I hope there is some rest in your future! Aqua is right. The key is preparation.

Sara - Glad you got the workout done!

N2 - Hello, hello, hello to you chicky!!

Bonnie - Glad you enjoyed the party.

I'm sorry. I know the last few personals were rushed and I probably missed a few. Sorry! I have to hurry and get ready for work. I'm really pushing it timewise. Today is the last day before my mini-vacation. I won't have to go back until next Thursday. I haven't taken any vacation days since the two days I took back in March!