We are a group of non-traditional lifestyle individuals. We are partnered, single, widowed, Pagan, Atheist, Agnostic, Christian, Muslim, gay, bi-sexual, bi-colored and straight. We bask in our diversity and unite in the same goal of losing weight. If you are relatively open-minded and accepting of ALL walks of life, please join us.

Come out, come out where ever you are! I know some of you are lurking. I came out when you asked nicely, won't you do the same for me?

BF and I made up. His "friends" haven't called in 3 days. Smells fishy to me, but I am not gonna wait for the bad news, I am gonna just live happily that they aren't pestering us.

I took my measurements today. 8 pounds gone since the last time, but the only thing that was different is I lost 3 inches in my boobies! Now why couldn't the pounds come off my thighs or butt or tummy? Next measurements will be the day after Xmas.

My holiday goals...
...walk 3 times a week
...bike 3 times a week
...weights 3 times a week
...crunches 3 times a week
...cardio video 3 times a week

And some fun excersice 3 times a month (aqua class, volleyball or bowling or hiking or rollerblading) I will continue eatting following the mayo clinic's food pyramid. It is something I can live with.

I have 8 weeks till Xmas. Since I am celebrating Yule at home and Xmas w/ relatives...I think I should do good. I will be off work by mid month. My goal is to be 169. 14 pounds gone in 8 weeks. That is doable! I lost 7 pounds in 4 weeks. Why 169? That is no longer obese for my height and frame! I will only be severely over weight then. I am due for a pap smear about that time.

Hope you all stop in and say hi! ~flower

Hi Flower That's about all I have time for, just wanted to let you know you aren't alone here. I was up until 3:30 finishing my daughter's costume, so I'm REALLY tired and have to get to work. It's my anniversary today, so not sure if I'll have time tonight to catch up. Just wanted to say hi and sorry about how Chris was acting. I hope he's realized his mistake and is sincere. Give him a good slap upside his head for good measure, just in case.

Happy Samhain!

Hey guys. I overslept this morning and I'm feeling pretty groggy. I have a truckload of typing to do when I get home from work, though, so I'd better wake my behind up.

I have an appointment with my doctor Friday morning; I took the day off work, too, so I can get caught up with studying. We'll see what she thinks my options are for jump-starting my weight loss a bit.

I always avoided aerobic or other home exercise videos b/c I have neighbors below me, but since these new people are so noisy (fell asleep to the sound of their TV blasting at midnight), maybe I'll just do it.

DD and I are back on the right track. I just pray she stays on the right track...everyone's worried about anthrax, but I'm more concerned about things she does that potentially endanger her...and I don't even know if she's going to school today, b/c last week someone had written a threatening message that they were going to harm people in the school on Halloween (scarier in a Columbine kind of way than a terrorist kind of way). I gave her the option.

Hey Flower, I knew you guys would work it out. Think of it this way: you're lucky it's just once in a while Chris goes off the deep end. Try living with my DH! He, of course, is being just wonderful now. I knew we'd be good friends if we didn't live together! Sometimes it makes me feel bad that I'm divorcing him, but fortunately I kept a journal, so I can go back and remind myself how bad things were.

OK, guys, I should run. Hope to hear from all of you soon!

I made my goal! I am officially 181 today. 9 pounds gone for October!!!!! (at midnight I was 179) I can't believe I actually made a goal! WF-happy anniversary! To my fellow Pagans-Happy Samhain. To everyone else, Happy Halloween!!!!!!

Happy Samhain! Everybody remember to watch for the full moon tonight---I woke up to its brightness this morning.
Flower, I'm glad you're feeling better about things. Ride that wave! Hey, I'd really love to read your journal but for some reason I can't get there--I get as far as Diaryland and I can't find you. Can you tell me what I'm overlooking? I'm sure it's something embarrassingly obvious! And congrats on meeting your goal and your new workout program sounds great!
I went to the market first thing this morning to stock up on all kinds of healthy eats so I'm all set. This is Day 13 for me!

Eydie

I just typed in http://audrirene.diaryland.com and found it okay. Try it again. Thanks for reading!

Thanks, Flower! I'm all caught up with your adventures now--That was fun! And, honor of honors, I've bookmarked you!
I really liked your ideas for getting more vegetables in--very creative. You're doing so good with the Mayo Clinic plan!

Eydie

CONGRATULATIONS FLOWER!!! Scared of you, girl! Great work! I'm glad the Mayo Clinic plan is working for you.

Thanks everyone. What are you all doing today? How come you haven't told us about the scary amounts of candy you've consumed? What? You didn't eat the candy? Not even a little piece? I haven't been that good. I have had under 100 calories, but that could easily jump to 1000 if I don't stop going into the kitchen! So I am putting it in the cabinet, not on the counter. Some doesn't tempt me, but butterfingers, and flavored tootsie rolls, now and laters... ENOUGH!!! No more candy!!!!!

I am so sleepy, probably has to do with SUGAR!!!! I gotta do some excersice today. Anything as long as it takes 20 minutes minimum. So, off the puter I go! See ya tomorrow!

Hey girls. Just taking a break from (endless) typing.

A friend of mine invited me to go hiking on Saturday ... all day, in a state park in NY state. I REALLY want to go, but I can only go if I get my paper done that's due Saturday. I could do the paper tomorrow, but only if I get all my typing done timely. We'll see what happens.

I see the doctor tomorrow morning. I'll let you know what she says.

Congrats, Flower!

Honestly, I will catch up here on the weekend.

My daughter is just getting worse....took her back to the doc last night and it's been (finally!) diagnosed as mono. She's completely miserable. Have to take her for the blood test today....and call and fight with the school when I tell them she'll be off for a couple more weeks.

Gotta run.

Wildfire-MONO-yuck! I haven't had the pleasure but known lots who have. I am sure it is as hard on you as it is on her. Take it easy and we'll chat when you have time!

Girls, I just don't know what to do for my daughter. She's in tears her throat hurts so much. She can't eat, it hurts to drink, and she just struggled to swallow a tiny little Advil pill, which is all I can give her. Antibiotics won't work on mono. I don't know if I told you all the whole thing here, I've been visiting so sporadically.

This started 13 days ago with a sore throat. After a couple of days it was obvious it wasn't just a cold, so we saw her doctor and she prescribed Penicillan. Five days of Penicillan later, Amanda was getting worse. Back to the doctor, who switched her to Keflex 4x a day, 500mg. That's a lot. Strep test was negative. 72 hours of Keflex later, she was even worse. Back to the doctor last night, who confirmed it was mono and told us to stop the antibiotics. There is nothing they can give her to help.

I'm fully stocked with soups, popsicles, jello, pudding, tea, orange pop....but it all hurts her. She's so miserable, and hates me for having to tell her she is just going to have to hang in there, rest, and hope she gets better quickly. I don't know what else I can do. I know if it were me, I'd be going insane.

Ruthie, how did you visit to the doctor go? Did you get your work done so you can go on that hike?

Goddess, are you still on that amazing streak of yours being OP?

Flower, you're doing so great! I'm proud of you!

Amyjo, where are you? And Lamorgan?

Oh, I wanted to share a quick and tasty recipe with you. It's been in our family for years, and I made it for dinner tonight. I thought, wow....I should share this with the girls..

Soya Chicken

1/4 cup soya sauce
1 cup pineapple juice drained from can of pineapple. (If you're a little short, top up with water.)
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. minced onion
1/4 tsp. garlic powder

( I sometimes use chopped onions and fresh garlic, depends on how energetic I am. )

Pour over chicken breasts (will do four), bake uncovered for 1 hour in a 350 degree oven, turning chicken occasionally. During last five minutes, add pineapple from can. Serve with rice. Makes great leftovers, too.

Wildfire ~ I have been lurking, it has been a long week. Sorry to hear about your daughter... Not to scare you or anything but to be on the cautious side, keep an eye on her tonsils- if she is having that hard of time swallowing, her tonsils are probably getting really large(if she still has them- if not ignore the following) that can compromise her airway- they can get to the point of closing her throat off and it doesn't need to get to that point ... Just a suggestion, not telling you how to doctor but airway compromise is a huge issue and if they get too bad the Dr. will have to intervene. Mono is really hard to kick- I hope she gets over it really quickly, R an R is the best thing for it- Viral infections really stick because there isn't anything that you can take to help your body fight it off.

Flower ~ Girl you are doing so dang good! Found something that works, I am so glad for you. Keep it up!

Goddess ~ I really wish I could get back completely OP... I am almost there but it is taking some doing!

Ruthie ~ Did you get your stuff done so you can play Tomorrow? Dr. have good news?

I have been pretty good this week considering the fact there is about 8 pound of candy sitting on my table. I have had 4 Tootsie Rolls today.. that is my weakness, but 4 is not a huge deal and my sweet tooth is happy! I am down 2 pounds this week first time the scale has moved in that directions in over a months so I must be getting closer to being OP. I have a care plan to do so I have to run. This month is going to be killllller- we have a little over a month left in the semester and we have several major check-off's, tests out the yazoo and then finals. I have A's in all of my classes but one and in that class I have an 86- I really can't complain though with an 86 because out of 69 people there is only two persons with an A and they aren't high A's so.. I have to make at least a 94 on the the next two tests in that class to make an A.. Got to get there!!!! Will post sometime this weekend.

Hugs to you all,
Amy
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