pa I just heard on the news that the Mall of America (in Minnesota) is opening up a "Beaver Tail" place. They reported this is a Canadian "food".

I have an early meeting this morning so will have to talk later today when I get home.


T G I F

Hey hey hey...whattya say?

I just came in from work, now I'm off til Sunday night! I have been doing very well, and I'm very proud of myself! One of my BIGGEST accomplishments has been not eating, grazing would be a better word, between meals. I usually pick at what I'm cooking, or eat what's left on the kid's plates, or nibble on cookies here and there...AND I have been eating only when I am hungry! MAJOR accomplishment!!

I have been exercising daily too. Last night, I was all set to go to the gym for a kickboxing class. I'm on my way out the door and realized that my pass is on my keyring , in my car, at work, with my hubby... No problem, I took a brisk walk around the neighborhood instead, which was nice because it was a lovely night...temp in the 50's, bright stars in the sky. Previously I might have thought, nah, I really don't have the time, tomorrow I'll do something...and we all know how sometimes TOMORROW has a way of not showing up! But do you know why I really did it?? So that I could have something to come back and post as my accomplishment for the day! So that's mine! Oh yes, that and finally going to the jewler for dh who asked me in January to bring two watches to be fixed!

Welcome, mom4! Congratulations on your weight loss!! If you don't mind my saying, don't base so much emphasis on the scale number, if it's muscle that you are gaining! That's what you want! The more muscle gained, the more fat burned! Thanks for reminding me...I want to take my measurements so that I have a starting point...and some scary numbers to look back upon when I have posted my "AFTER" picture!

Hi everyone else...I'm falling asleep, so I'll sign off for now...Fun Friday, is it? I'm taking my daughter for a haircut tonight, maybe I can wrangle a pedicure, at least a waxing of the brows for myself! This afternoon, I'll take a hike with my "boys" (son and two nephews)...and the dog...woof woof...

adios

Hey everyone

I was too exhausted to post last night, so I thought I'd do my 3 list from yesterday this morning.

1. I got munchkin to kindergarten on time and we both ate breakfast. (dh normally makes breaky for everyone, but he is working mornings now)
2. Stuck with my project at work and came very close to finishing. (60+ hours into this thing, and just the thought of working on it makes my stomach churn)
3. Walked a mile! (tried talking myself into only doing half last night, but decided pushing through was better for me)

So, what am I thankful for? Right now, I'm thankful for my family's good health and safety. We might not have a whole lot else going on in other departments, but all the riches in the world wouldn't matter if I didn't have them around me.

Sorry my posts have been few and far between, but I'm realizing how much help dh has been giving me in the mornings. I'm so spoiled! He would even prepare my lunch for me while I was in the shower. Guess it is time to get this household super organized so it is moving like a well-oiled machine. Somehow I normally manage to get more done when the schedule is tighter. Isn't that backwards? My house is more clean when I'm really busy than when I have lots of time on my hands.

Time to get outta here. You all take care today!
2cute, you and your parents have been in my thoughts and prayers. *HUGS*

Andria

Wow Sue and QueenB way to go! Had good news myself this morning when I stepped on my scale. Down another 2. That makes 19 pounds. I will make my goal by the end of Feb. Luckyladybug, well I have heard of people eating beaver tails...the real thing! uugh not my thing. But, I think funnel cakes are also called beaver tail if I'm not mistaken. I would prefer those.lol
So if friday is fingernail, and facials...what do you all do for that? Sounds like a little TLC for myself coming up....lol. Have a good day everyone. TGIF!

Baylee tell me anything you know, read or hear on the street about protein...I need to add more to my diet but don't eat red meat. So, quote away....

Hi all...

I have absolutely no business taking time to post. I have soooo much to do here the few days I will be home. I was going back to my parents today... but they are going to try and release my mom from the hospital Sunday so I decided to try and catch up here at home Saturday. I will be taking care of her all week and she does not have a computer so I won't be back for awhile. I doubt seriously if I will be able to make it to the library.
My dad had a minor stroke and has lost use of his throat. He can not swallow anything including water. They had to implant a feeding tube today. Hopefully with therapy they can get him able to at least eat soft foods... but no promises. He is taking it as a trooper so far... I hope his spirits remain high after weeks of this.

I miss you guys sooooo. I miss your inspiration, your stamina, your love, and heck.... you guys are the only ones around here that think I am funny.

My food sucked last week. Then I got the flu and I paid the price for having a full stomach. ..... It was not a pretty sight. LOL
Now I am just going to try and be sane. This has to be a way of life.... and life will ALWAYS be throwing us trials and tribulations. I have to learn to live with the food and the problems in harmony. Heck ... lets face it. We overeaters eat when life is going great too. What better way to celebrate than to EAT. LOL
Soooooo... the bottom line is this....
There will ALWAYS be reasons to turn to food "other than" to nourish our bodies. Sometimes negative.... sometime positive.
But we... no, I need to quit using food to cope and just use it primarily for nourishment and maybe an occasional treat.... in moderation.
I want to not only lose... I want to maintain... so I might as well start now learning how.

Gee... I wish I had some funny story to end with. Life is a wonderful gift and I want to share the joys too.. not only the problems. I guess I will share a funny thing my dad said after they inserted his feeding tube. He is nearly 92 years old... and still as cute as a button. The nurses were checking the tube out and he smiled at them and asked.... "Hey, Can you give me a BUD through that?" It made me smile.... I hope it made you.

As long as I was online I decided to take the time to read just this one thread... and am I glad I did.

You guys are great!!!

Kat... you had me rolling on the floor laughing. "Heat seeking missile.... youse guys..." LOL.... Ya'all in Jersey do talk funny to us OKIES down yonder... LOL

Several newcomers... PA and Mom4... WELCOME !!! I can't wait until I can get to know you better. Don't leave before I make it back.

QueenB.... Your hubby is a hoot.... LOL
Him thinking you stayed home for HIM.
When you said "Good Lord" I thought I would choke laughing.

Baylee... I too am a "Crossing Over" fan. I don't usually admit that out loud. LOL. Most of my family thinks I nuts. All of you here already KNOW I am. LOL

This has been the BEST therapy... thanks so much for just being yourselves.
I love you all sooooooo !!!!

Hi everyone,

2cute, I hope your family will be okay. Take care of yourself. Go on a walk instead of embracing the edibles. It's difficult with the stress of everyone needing you. Take care.

Lucky, I was a surfing the site and read kymber's success thread. Awesome pictures and story. You mentioned Geneen Roth's books. Do you recommend them? She mentioned breaking free? Please let me know what you think about them. The root of my struggles are emotional and behavorial. This may be the book that clicks my head into one piece.

Baylee, I've glimpsed Crossing Over on Sci fi channel. What is it about? Is it about death experiences?

Katrina, did you see spongebob's new episode? The snow fight was a blast. Those two ids crack me up. Poor Squidward, went over the deepend as usual.

Week in review. I accomplished my exercise and water goal. Need to reexamine my food plan goal. After reading Kymber's success story, it made sense. It's all about choices, portion control, and eating well. For dinner, I had ahi fish grilled in George Foreman's grill with lemon juice. I mixed 2tsp of balsamic vinegar and 1tsp olive oil. Poured it over steamed oriental veggies. It was absolutely delicious.

Enjoy,
Malia

Good Morning all
2cute hope your mom and dad get better soon{{{{{HUGS}}}}}

Baylee: I eat Kashi too I like the Kashi Melody and the Heart to Heart. I also like the better than eggs scrambled and morningstar farms sausage patties. I didn't like the link sausage though. I would like the address for the recipes.

Prism: Crossing over is about relatives that have passed on trying to contact you. This man tells people what their family is trying to tell them kind of like Sylvia Brown does on Montel.

Food wasn't good this week. I ate a lot but I was doing a lot of moving. DH and I went into the city yesterday to see a movie we saw Queen of the Damned it was so so. I like Anne Rice books. We ate lunch at Krystals and dinner at Ryans.

Well I better go eat breakfast. We are having some new windows put in our bed room today.

Good Morning!

Oh what a beautiful morning, oh what a beautiful day!
Uh, sorry, I can burst into singing showtunes at the drop of a hat, I guess my fingers do too!

So good to hear from you 2cute! Your dad sounds like my dad! Last year, he went through 3 MAJOR surgeries, a small stroke, endless trips to the hospital...at one point, when asked if he needed something to drink, his reply was, "how about a Bud?" Hang in there, kid...Malia's right, take a walk, instead of hitting those #%@& vending machines! It clears your head and makes you feel better. We'll miss you!

Malia, I saw kymber's site too! Amazing! Reading about her success had a LOT to do with me re-focusing myself. The bottom line is, THIS CAN BE DONE, but nobody can do it for us...eat right, drink the water, daily exercise...end of story. Seems so clear cut doesn't it? By the way, I don't ususally catch the new SB episodes, I see him in the morning, all the reruns...some of them I've seen 3 and 4 times! There's one that Daniel is dying for me to see...where they are all cursing! Have you seen that one?

Baylee, thanks for the info on protein...how are those skinny hands?

Allright, who else likes "Crossing Over?" I love that show...it helps that John Edwards is easy on the eyes!

Andria, I couldn't have said it better, all the riches in the world cannot replace what I have...I count my blessings everyday.

Grannie, the movie is never as good as the book is it? Only one is that I can think of....The Green Mile by Stephen King...Anyone see/ read? Loved both!

I really have to run...going to Mom and Dad's for moving day! Should get a lot of pyhsical activity there! I just called and asked if I could stop and pick up bagels or something...Mom said, "No, that's okay, I got some Dunkin Donuts!" And I wonder why I have a weight problem...I'll stop and get the bagels, some nice multi grain ones!!

Later dudes...

2Cute: I feel so sad for you and exhausted…. My Dad had a stroke two years ago, which is the reason I now live in the country instead of the city. He had the throat problem too but two weeks ago I had to go and buy him all new clothes because of the weight he has gained, so the throat responded to therapy. I pray your Dad’s does too. My Dad was like yours except he asked for a whiskey/water.

What is wrong with the people you know????? You are a riot!!!!!

When is Crossing Over on? I only saw it once. Just so you know I too am a “nut” I have a friend who is a psychic and I have seen her work her healing – on me….and it worked. Enough, we will need another thread if we get on this subject!!!!

Good morning,

Good news: I lost 3lbs. The scale reads 245lbs. Finally... I also measured. I lost a half an inch on my upper chest, midriff, thighs, and arms. The bulk of my weight is centered in my middle. Nothing budging there. Hopefully, the weight lifting will affect the inches there. My face is not as bloated too. Whew.

date............1/13/02........... 2/23/02
weight............249..................245
up chest.........43....................42.5
chest..............49....................48.5
midriff.............46....................44.5
waist..............43.5.................43.5
stomach.........52.5..................52
hips................48.5..................49
l/r thigh........26.5/27.............26/26
l/r calf...........17.5/18..........17.5/17.5
l/r arms......15.75/15.25.....15.25/15.25

Baylee, ahi is fresh tuna. I didn't realize it until I looked it up on the internet just now. Most people in Hawaii eat it raw with hot mustard/shoyu (soy sauce). It's expensive, but worth it. Losing weight on your hands got a chuckle out of me. I always lose on my butt first. The last place to lose because I have none. It's practically nonexistant now except for its width.

Speaking of square hips, Katrina, I guess I'm a squarepant too. I'm shortwaisted and have a nonexistant butt. My dad's sister has the same shape too. Germanic blood--angular. No, I never saw that spongebob episode. Like you, I keep seeing the same episodes.

I need to eat breafast and attend the visitation of my coworker.

Take care,
Malia

Hi all,

Weigh in this morning and I actually lost 1/2 pound! Yeah, I thought for sure a gain of 2 pounds.

I bought myself some new exercise videos and a outfit to celebrate.

Hey everyone

I am totally exhausted, but feeling great! I finished that huge project at work!!! Almost 5000 line items corrected. I am sooo proud of myself.

I have something else to be proud of as well. I haven't missed a single day of walking yet. Monday will be 3 weeks. My attitude is improving as well as my body. The walking isn't exhausting me nearly as much as it was the first couple of weeks, and my butt is getting much tighter already. Too bad my belly doesn't follow suit! I'm sure it is, but the backside is easier to tell.

I'm going to go lie down on the couch and be a slug for a bit, maybe take a nap so the rest of the evening can be enjoyed. Just had to check in with all of you.

Andria

Do not post here I started a new thread
300+ And ready to try again...#136