Hello there everyone! I am back! Sorry haven't posted in a while. Haven't been feeling well, but now I think I am back on track. I am ready to get on the wagon again and lose some poundage.
It is nice to see some other people around. Good to hear from you. I will weigh in this week...Am pretty late for the Easter Challenge...but I would like to join now if that is alright. I will shoot for 8 pounds! Aim high they say.
The weather here has been weird...extreme cold then today it is wonderful! I am looking forward to the end of the work day to get out and walk some.
I have tried starting a support group at work for Healthy Living...Last week was our first meeting. Only three of us! That is good though. Tonight we are meeting again. Maybe some more will come. I will let you know how it goes.
Keep up the good work, everyone. It is good to be back.
Thanks Boating for keeping an out for the ones who haven't posted in a while!
Well I clipped on the Pedometer to the waistband of my shorts this morning.This counts your total steps and miles for the day. Well The goal is to take at least 10,000 steps a day equaling about 5 miles. Well to my pleasant surprise from 7 am to 11 am I have a total of 11,391 steps taking ,totaling 5.41 miles! Just my walk this morning was 3 1/4 miles! I really ,really like this little gadget.
Stilll struggling, but not giving up. I draw a lot of hope from your success stories. Keep it up, and I'll get my head in the right place sooner or later.
Hi Everyone. Well here I am with one good day of feeling better since my "tender stomach" episode....and now I have TOM!!!
Geez....how lucky can a girl get? I hope most of the side affects...bloat, pain, cramps etc.....have gone for my weigh in on Saturday because I really need a nice loss right about now. So I'm sure hopeing. Its going to be an early night for me once I get the boys off to la-la land. I think I nice hot bubble bath is what the Dr. has ordered tonight. Bye and see you all tommorow. Sorry not to be very chatty tonight....(I know you guys would understand) **thanks**
I was so happy to hear from you guys, Wisconsin and Trace!!! Trace, you are a weight loss GODDESS! What a great idea to start a healthy living support group at work. Start small...think BIG! Wish I could do something like that...the only problem is that work consists of 6 case workers, 1 secretary, and a grumpy old man...all of whom are probably close to their target weight, except me. Five of the case workers are under the age of 25 and don't even know who Jane Fonda is because that was "before their time". Oh well, I've got everyone here...and that's made a world of difference. Thanks for being here. And Wisconsin....leave notes about ANYTHING!!! It doesn't always have to be about the weight...sometimes just saying "Hi!" makes you feel better and gives ya a boost to get through the day.
Angel, glad you are feeling better. Gennel, the more you talk about it...the more I want a pedometer. That swimsuit is gonna look SSsooo Good on you!
EZ...Bloomington is about 2 hours away. We are about 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, MO.
Well, I have been very good with the food, the drink, and the excercise....hope it pays off when I jump on the scale in the morning.
Tah Dah! The scale from **** says.......174!!!! That's three more pounds!! You guys can't see it, but I'm doing a happy dance I just wanted to post ( actually I want to scream out my back door..."I'm getting skinny!!!") .
Boating....you go ahead and scream girl! Good for you! I am very happy for you! Summer looks better and better all the time, doesn't it?
I am happy to report a two pound loss...from my two pound gain when I was "out of commission"...so that is good news. Too bad I am where I started! I have faith though! I can do it!
The meeting went well last night. The two people who came last week came again! That is good news. Some people are starting to talk about it positively and are considering coming next week! I like it! I can feel the energy.
Gen- you talked me into a pedometer! I am going after work tonight to purchase one...it will be a good motivator. I would love to work myself up to 5 miles! WoW!
Hi Ladies. Thanks for the well wishes. Boy, TOM sure was nasty this time around. I think it was because I wasn't feeling 100% yet from the weekend, and then BAM!! But I took my own advice and after a hot bath went straight off to sleep. Did me the world of good!!
Today has been a super day. Did a little shopping at Costco....(boy wish I was rich...lol) and managed to do not to badly. Has anyone heard of "miss meringue" cookies? Its made of ....you guessed it...meringue!! 4 cookies = 2 pts....WOW!!! And then I also found at Costco....in the frozen food isle, a huge bag (5lbs) of frozen fruit for only 4.99!!! Another smart shopping descision. Peaches...strawberries...you name it!! And yes.....TGIF TOMMOROW!!!!
trace.....way to go on the 2 lb loss!!
gennel.....hmmm, think I might take a look see at a pedometer.sounds like a great idea!! thanks
Just got home from 4 days away at a resort. The weight stayed the same thank goodness. Our meals were included and they were excellent. Tried to be as good as I could.
Went for 2 long hikes and exercised in the pool for half an hour each time twice also.
It was great to get away and get some rest and take time to slow down and read a little and enjoy life. Back to the grind on Monday though. Tomorrow I have to go into the city for a drs. appt. that's a trip I hate. Would prefer to be away from all the hustle and bustle. Will use the weekend to get my house back in order and get ready for back to work.
Hope everyone is getting over all their flu bugs etc. The weather has got to get better soon and then we all can get out walking and enjoying the spring.
Just a quick note before I take care of some business this evening. Hey BOATING take it easy--I thought we were having one of our Caliifornia earthquakes---thank goodness it was just your HAPPY DANCE!!!!! You GO girl--- I can hear your screaming all the way here!!! You deserve to be happy---we are all happy for you--
Well gonna go to Santa Barbara to see my daughters' tennis match tomorrow[FRI.] it is a 3-5 hour drive depending on traffic-200 miles, then back home and then up to the school my son has his track meet at on Sat. 95 miles--- wish me luck-- SORE BUTT WILL TRAVEL!!!
HAVE A GREAT WEEK-END LADIES AND TREAT YOURSELVES RIGHT!!! YOU ALL DESERVE.
GOD BLESS YOU-Gary
Hi Everyone. Feeling really good today, dh is off today which is an extra bonus as he usually works M-F, but he took an overtime day. LUCKY ME!! Sun is shining, and the house is quiet(except the washing machine. lol )....what more could a girl want? Have a great day!
ps....EZMONEY.....poor you!! Hope ya don't get numb bum. Thats a lot of mileage in one day. What a good dad you are! I bet both your children appreciate what that means to them. Enjoy your day (of rest)
Well I did great this week, It hink the worst thing I did this week was lick my finger after I served my 5 yr old some neighbor's birthday cake! I couldnt help lol I didnt have a napkin nearby
Well I've changed me Weigh In day officially to Saturdays so it could be nearer the Thursday weigh ins! Why do I fear the scale so much ?lol My TOM is due this week coming up I cross my fingers that TOM wont totally ruin my WeighIn tomorrow!
Well I'll post tomorrow ASAP.
Howdy Gang! Hope everyone is ready for a good weekend! I am sitting here at the computer while my husband makes arrangements with his mother for some babysitting services for tonight. We are going to the local tavern for fish. Yum Yum! We have a large german catholic community and during lent you can get any kind of fish you want. I am going to get the
Alaskan whitefish sandwhich w/0 tartar sauce. I am going to forgo the fries.
Well I cant evensay how disappointed I am today. I feel like screaming into a freakin pillow.My body is sore from exercise this week. I worked my butt off... for 6 days almost 7 hours !!!!
Iweigh myself today and ZERO weightloss. Nothing , I got on it again andit said 1 lb, but then again and it stayed the same. My monthly curse is due and Ihavent done #2 , this will be my third day! ugh!!!!! Dont understand why I cant go to the bathroom !Imean I'm drinking my 8 glasses of water a day. I am so mad right now no words can describe it. I wouldnt feel so angry if I knew I cheated someday of the week. But I'm just going through my journal and I always stayed within 1,200 a day with the exception of 1 day that was 1,273 ,kept my fatgrams within 20 or less.This is why I was so positive about losing something this week.Actually I'm so mad I'm down to tears at this moment. I know I have to keep going and I will exercise tomorrow.This just totally ruined my weekend. Sorry to be so down and negative today I just had to vent somehow. Hubby has no idea why I'm so upset this morning. When he finds out I know he'll baby me and tell me how hard Iworked this week. Well I better go , got a huge lump in my throat . What is going on in my body ! ttyl, Gen
Gennel I just read your post and my heart goes out to you.
Keep up the exercise. You have probably gained muscle this week which weighs more than fat. Better yet take some measurements you are probably down inches instead of the weight. Sometimes we get stuck on what those darn scales
say instead of how our bodies look and feel. Now for the problem with #2. Eat about 4 to 6 dried prunes. You may think yuck but they will get you going. When you start going that
may even make you drop a little too and you will feel much better
also.I bet next week you will see a really good loss if you don't give up and maintain your program and keep up that exercise.
YOU CAN DO IT, YOU ARE WORTH IT!!!!!!
Where did this inspirational stuff come from? I think with doing the weight thing myself I have started to get a little more positive, makes you feel great.
Had a Drs. appt in the city yesterday , it went well and got alot of errands done afterwards. This morning it is 55 degrees here.
That's unusuall for Canada this time of year. Went out and fed the birds anyway. Feel like going for a nice long walk today.
Hope everyone is well and keep up the good work , we are all well worth it!!!
Hey there Everyone!
Used the Pedometer since this morning...
just what I needed......
I'm a big looser!
Wiegh in for me soooooon
We have a large german catholic community and during lent you can get any kind of fish you want. I am going to get the 
ttyl, Gen
