OOOHHHHHHH, can you feel those {{{{{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}}}???
GOOD MORNING EVERYONE!!!!! I feel GREAT, not quite 100%, but at least 90%. The pom poms are shaking up a storm. Here goes....
Nice to see alot of posting yesterday. Sure helps all of us.
Sherri, It must have been tough speaking about your uncle. He was lucky to be blessed with you in his life. Glad you will be taking care of you again. Walking is such a good overall activity. Take advantage of the warmer weather so your asthma doesn't kick up so easily. Too bad about how the animals affected you. I can 'hear' your breathing treatment, just did one of Melissa's a couple of hours ago. Keep being kind to yourself and I KNOW you will make your goal next year.
Eleni, So you thought yesterday was Thursday, huh? I've been ahead of myself a time or two, but I would rather be early than late! LOL. Now, after going to the doctor, don't forget your TOPS meeting. I chuckled when I read your post....you wouldn't believe the notes I have everywhere for myself!! You're not alone my dear......ah, those senior moments!! Hope your doing well.
CC, OH NO, don't get sick. Just been there, done that....and you don't want it. It's not that you've been inhaling too many of those wacky paint fumes, is it??? lol! I think you are doing wonderful with the weight loss and your activity. I can't imagine that you are losing muscle with you exercising and like others said, muscle burns calories faster than fat. How many calories a day do you figure you are eating?? WOW, 22 weeks!!!! You go girl!!!!!!! {{{{{VIBES}}}}} {{{{{{VIBES}}}}}} and more {{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}
Wendy, We've missed you and hope it's not too serious with your dad. Think about you too and take care of yourself.
D, WELCOME!!! Wow, look at that. You posted and had the urge to exercise. GREAT.....now if only posting had that affect on me. lol. Keep coming back and letting us know how you are...plus giving support to us also. We all need it!!!
Mickey, you didn't mention in your post how you are doing. Hope things are going well. Have you sent in your IRD registration yet?? I'm looking forward to it!
Bev, Good luck on submitting the contract and more important ... CONGRATULATIONS on your loss! I know you worried about it, now there is another week to look forward to and make the right choices.
Nita, I think most of us can relate to what you said about always having to restart our exercising. The important thing is that we keep restarting and never giving up on ourselves.
Christie, If the slim-fast will get you back to goal, since you are so close, go for it. Really can't hurt since you already know that sensible eating is what real people need... real food. I'm waiting for my KOPS buddy to rejoin me!
Oops, I forgot to mention that I lost 1/2# last night. Still 2 pounds over goal, but at least I'm in leeway. I'm going to try to make it back to goal by the end of the month. It has been about 4 months since I have been there. Playing in dangerous territory and it ain't fun.........so, here come those cheers and positive {{{{{{{{{VIBES}}}}}}}}}. The pom-poms are shaking.....
Give me a 'W', give me an 'E', give me a 'C', give me an 'A', give me an 'N', give me a 'D', give me an 'O', give me a 'T', give me an 'H', give me an 'I', give me an 'S'.
WHAT DO WE HAVE???
I Can't HEAR YOU!!!
YES, YES, YES, "WE CAN DO THIS" We are a wonderful bunch of ladies here......have a great on plan day.......and we will do this!!!!
Summer, I absolutely, positively think you are one of the most wonderful people I never met!
You are totally right on, "W" "E" "C" "A" "N" "D" "O" "T" "H" "I" "S""!!!!!!!!!"
Well, I officially have caught the flu. BLEEEEEECCCCHHHHHH
And I have a busy day, and it is -22 C. I have to drive and tie skates today for my daughters school. (Can't back out otherwise there won’t be enough drivers) I have a hair appt at 4:00, (can’t cancel as the big party is this weekend and flu or not I will look fabiola for it.) Parent teacher interviews at 6:30, then crash on the couch and watch Friends and Survivor.(or sleep) Move over Ladies, I'm joining you in that big comfy chair! Will somebody throw a nice warm blankie on us and tuck us in?
Sherri,
I am with Summer, we are all blessed by knowing you. You are a very kind and compassionate person. It was for the best that you cried. You have to let these things out and remember you loved your Uncle too. Totally cool to express it, let someone else be strong for a change, I have the feeling you are always there for everyone in your life, allow them to be there for you , I bet they will cherish the opportunity to show you how much they want to be there for YOU!
Big Hug .
Eleni,
You are too great! I cracked up when I read your post, thank you for sharing that. You are way ahead of me, I am always a day behind! I am posting your card today, with the weather here I wish I could tuck myself in too! Hey, where on earth do you find all those great attachments? Rudolph is my personal fav!
Summer,
I am glad you are feeling better, how is your daughter? I don’t really do the calorie thing more counting choices, 12 oz protein, 5-7 carb servings and unlimited veggies, 3 fruit and one meal with 10-12 grams of fat, 10 grams is a minimum to keep your gall bladder in the loop. So I guess between 1600-2400 cals per day.? Way to go on the ½ lb loss!!!!! You shine on, girl!
Bev,
Keep up the good work, all those little changes add up in a big hurry. I am glad you are starting to see rewards. Hope you are further rewarded with that contract.
Nita,
Those pumpkin muffins are great. I added some sunflower seeds and they are my new favorite breakfast, thank you!
Willpower is what it takes. Just remember when you have the will, you have the power. And this is one powerful bunch!
Divine,
Welcome, and let us know how you are doing, don’t be shy, these are truly great ladies.
Mickey,
Thanks for the congrats, I will stay lean and mean this week! Or else sleep. LOL!!
How are you doing?
Wendy,
Keep your chin up. How is your Dad doing?
Christie,
Slim-fast? You have way more will power than me! LOL!! How far are you from goal? I can’t imagine being a KOPS. I am sure I will be someday, in a distant galaxy, it must be great knowing just a little more and you are there! Extra dose of Summers {{{{{{vibes}}}}}} for your journey.
Well, gotta run or I will be the smelliest Mom at the rink!
You are awesome. You are always so cheery that you help me get through my day.
CC,
Get better and I mean now. You don't have time to be sick. Your Mom is coming. BUT until you feel better take it easy and get as much rest as possible.
Well I have finished my proposal for the janitorial contract and will be giving it to them tomorrow.
Well I am truly exhausted. I just finished another breathing treatment. Today was a hard day. But I am so glad that it is over with. Now maybe I can get my life back to a routine and start focusing on me again. I have to get rested up that is for sure. Then I am back to it on monday and I can't wait because now I will be able to concentrate more on my work. With the asthma flaring up it drags you out also so that doesn't help.
I wanted to thank everyone for being here for me the past couple of weeks. I haven't been of much support for you all because I have had so much on my mind and trying to support my cousin. They were very thankful that I was there for them. No one else was there for them like that out of the whole family and believe me our family is huge. So that is a terrible thing. And not one of my uncle's brothers or sisters showed up at my cousins house tonight to be there for them except for one of his brothers which my close cousin picked up and brought to the funeral. Now how sad it that. These kids needed their aunts and uncles and not one was there for them. That is why I had all this on my shoulders trying and being there for them. But it was not easy but I know that my cousin would be there for me if the shoe was on the other foot.
Starting tomorrow I am going to be more upbeat and I am going to pay attention more to the boards to get to know the new people here. You are great people to I just haven't had time to get to know you very well lately. Sorry for that. I am usually very upbeat here but not lately.
Tomorrow is a new day and another start day for me. I ate all afternoon today. So starting tomorrow I am going to go back to my egg for breakfast and fruit for lunch and one helping at dinner. I am going to try and start walking on saturday I will let you know. But definetly on monday for sure.
You all have a great night and congrats to all those that lost this week you are all doing great. I will be with you next week and I will have a loss to.
I am going to bed now to start fresh in the morning.
It's been a busy day, and now that I can sit down, I've got a kitty who loves to lay in my lap and its very hard to type with a cat on your lap. But if these purring felines can help keep the blood pressure down, they're worth it.
Congrats to those of you that lost weight this week. Summer, Bev, D for the turtle and Eleni.....that 2# was a great loss. How did you do at the doctors?
Sherri.. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I never know what to say at times, but I want you to know that I have been thinking about you often. Take good care of yourself.
Mickey, I got your private message and will send the veggie program as soon as I can. I have had a lot to do this week and haven't taken the time to get it together. I may even post it here in case someone else wants to use it.
CC..I have another pumpkin recipe that goods. It's used in pudding, along with Cool Whip. It's not that I am crazy about pumpkin, I just came across some recipes using it. It is low calorie and a veggie and can be subsituted in some recipes for the fat, just like applesauce is used for a subsitution.
Our Tops fashion is all set for tomorrow. I've been to fittings this week and we had rehearsals tonight. The lady in charge used to be a professional model and she puts on a good show. And the store will give us a discount if we want to buy the clothes. 25% if we wait until Monday to pay for them. 10% if we buy before then.
As soon as the show is over, I have to get my DH to the hospital by noon. He has had a swollen lymph gland for a few weeks and the catscan showed a mass, so they want to do a biopsy and if its a growth, they may go ahead and remove it while he is asleep.
So, my day will be full again tomorrow.
I keep checking the profiles for pictures girls. If you add your pictures, let us know. Its easy to do and you can use up to 300 pixels.
A TOPS Thursday
