Alternative Group (June 21,2002)
 

Hi And WELCOME everyone
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.

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These are what we are focusing on :

Wednesday - Water Check. How much are you drinking?

Thursday - Portion Check. Eyeballing or measuring or neither? Time to get reaquainted with proper portion sizes.

Friday - Feeling Day. Why are you doing this? What do you really want? How are you going to get it? Write it down!

Saturday - Selection Day. Eat food that you would while OP. Make wise choices, get those fruits and veggies in!

Sunday - Set up day! Plan your meals for the week, pack your lunch for work on Monday and be sure to include snacks to avoid a trip to the candy machine or the coffee shop!

Hi Everyone
 

Hope you made the jump over fine..
Anyway lets see to keep you updated I had chicken and baked potatoes last night for dinner and tonight its gonna be CHICKEN again ( I think I am growing feathers :p )
Heard from the owner of the mobile he wanted to check out personal referances and bank referances Hopefully we can move in real soon cause I have to be outta here by the first week of July. If we have to get a temp place we could do that I guess I want outta this city fast like
Wildfire CONGRATS on the loss !!!
Eydie hope you get over the "bit of a cold soon" I hate summer colds
Amyjo I sent you a PM did you get it ?? Hope all is getting better for you
Punkin I wax my own eyebrows lately I use Nads Fortunately ( according to my friends) my arch looks great and it isnt something I have to do all the time (which is good I hate having that goop on my eyebrows ..I TRIED to wax all waxable areas but guess i cant take the pain very well I will stick to old fashoin razors for the rest:o )Too much info sorry As for a hair cut well that is never gonna happen as long as I breathe though a color wouldnt hurt (when I have the patience to sit with smelly stuff in my hair and time to put in 3-4 boxes of it on my hair..)
Flower how is everything going?? hope all is going well..
Ruthie if your lurking Hope all is going good I miss you hope you post soon
Lennylou Where are you??
I know we lost a few just cant remember who.. Hope you see and post let us know how you all are doing
Well take care talk soon
Sheila

Good morning ladies...

I am off to go get processed at the Excalibur. www.excaliburcasino.com and go to weddings if you are curious about the chapel.

I am drinking diet soda again. It has been 15 years. But I really like my morning soda pick me up. I am so far tolerating it fine. I use to get the largest hives from the nutrasweet. I don't need to drink the whole can like I do with a regular soda...but it gets me going just fine.

I think a guy from work is trying to get the nerve to ask me out. He is really sweet. I don't know a lot about him. He is head of asset protection. Kinda makes me self conscience knowing there are 3 cameras in my dept and he moniters them all day. :)

As for me and Chris...well, it is hard to stay modivated to make this work when he has been unemployeed for 4 weeks and he has only turned in 2 applications. (for sh**y jobs at that). I am going to keep my eyes opened at disneyland and see if I like what I see. I will always love him but do I like him? Right now, nope.... Thank goodness my weight is only fluctuating a few pounds on this emotional rollercoaster!

I tried on this very sexy sundress yesterday. I only didn't get it because I don't know if I will ever have a place to wear it at. A dinner out and a comedy show would be the ideal setting. :) I may go and get it. I need to find something to wear to my dad's wedding next Saturday. I tried on a million things yesterday and nothing was just right. It use to be I was just happy that something slipped over my bust and hips but now I am a bit more particular.

Feelings...I have so many and they change all the time. But I think I know what I want. Just got to be brave enought to go get it. Bravery is not my strong point. Something always makes me doubt myself or makes me think I am not worthy.... But this is going to change. I am in the 2nd 1/3 of my life and I am going to get what I want and I am not going to have to struggle all the time! I have earned some peace. I have been patient and I have earned some major karma points. It is time to reap the rewards of being a good human being! How is that for a pep talk? There is a song out there that says, "its not having what you want, its about wanting what you have" or something like that. my new motto.... ~flower

Sheila, I hope the new place works out! Why do you have to be out by July 1st? Has the landlady changed her mind since her husband died, or are you just sure you don't want to stay there anymore?

Amyjo, how are you doing?

Flower, I think you know in your heart where this relationship with Chris stands. When you've been with someone for a long time it is very difficult to make the separation, and may take several tries before you are sure. You are getting to be more independent all the time, and you will know if you've had enough or if it's time to try again. Go get that sundress! Even if you only wear it to the wedding, just having it in your closet will make you feel good!

I'm on my 17th day OP, and although there have been moments, overall I'm doing really well. I think this may be the time it finally works!

Hello all!

Well, I'm back... It was a good/crappy weekend. I didn't get to see my one girlfriend because they put her Dad into UCSF Friday so he could have emergency quadruple bypass surgery today (he's only in his late 40's). I have a really, really bad feeling about this. He's had major problems with infections in the past and out of control diabetes.

My other girlfriend's daughter was surprised to see me. Her Mom said she'd found some lady on the side of the road and picked her up, I walked around the corner and Ash leaped off the couch and jumped up into my arms yelling "Aunt Terri!!!!" Aaaah, nothin' like a little kid's love to make you feel really good.

The birthday party was awsome and I'm so surprised at Ash's reaction to her doll blankets I made her. I explained that they're made from the exact same yarn as her baby blanket I'd made over 11 years ago - which she still sleeps with. I found the yarn and pattern in a bag when I moved (I cried, it was a little piece of my life from 11 years ago that remained completely untouched and unchanged even with all I'd been through). She was very moved by this - never underestimate an 11 year old I guess.

Sheila - Congrats on the 7 pounds!!! That's incredible!!!

Amyjo - How are you doing???

Wildfire - WoooHoooo on the 3.2 - who CARES if the clothes were lighter, take it and run!!!!!

Flower - ooooh, I know exactly what you mean when you said you love him, but aren't sure about like... oh, do I ever. As for the potential admirer at work - yea, that would be odd knowing he could be watching you!

Well, off to start the work day. My elliptical is on SALE!!!! I'm going to town today to try it out *without* my Mom. I'm tired of waiting on her (she's out of town for a week) and I want my new toy!!!!! It's $100 off and I'm not going to miss this sale again!

Till later...
Terri :moo:

p.s. - I didn't weigh in this morning since I haven't had hardly any water this weekend and feel bloated as a beluga. I'm going to forego the bad/false news and drink up n' weigh in later after I've "flushed" my system (no pun intended, but that is pretty funny!).

Hi Everyone
 

Time to catch up on posts..
Wildfire CONGRATS on day 17!!! The reason why I am moving is the place I want is 500 dollars US a month less then what I am paying here it is in the country (talking farmland big cornfeild in the backyard)
Also because I couldnt pay my rent on time(6-1) due to my antidepressants ran me 150 for only a one half month supple plus I had to get my inhalers filled again (2 different ones came to 200) not including my antianxiety pills 75 for the month. She wouldnt take weekly payments we arent even a month behind yet but she ran the ad on the 21st she is already showing the place I have until the second week of July to be out..I havent had any papers for demand of rent or anything so I just better just move she is using sec dep for June Rent..I know I could do alot of legal things but she has a heart condition so I dont want to cause her emotional /phyiscal distress..

Lets see I had the same dinner for friday and saturday chicken leg quarter with baked potatoes lunch was pancakes on saturday sunday was steak and cheese sub w/ spicy fries
Well I have to get ready she is showing the place anytime now Got to make it pretty I guess.. I been a mental wreck all weekend with all this schitt happeningbut I am gonna be alright..
Went to docs and I have on top of everything another dang UTI .. On Macrobid again which makes me itch so I will be on Benadryll as well.. Wonder should I take acidophillus with this ?? I dont know anymore too busy too think.. Dinner tonight ...da da daaaaaaaaaa Chicken leg quarters on grill baked taters and veggies ( whoopie what a surprise) I am getting feathers I just know it
Take care will check back manyana
Sheila

Hey guys! Things have been chaotic this weekend... I will up date you in the morning.. tonight I am going to spend some QT with the DH and get some rest.

Sheila ~ thank you for the PM... I got and it helps to have people who have been there :) Will explain more later.

Hugs to you all- thing are getting better, I just wish I could be focused.

Amy

Sheila, she's evicting you because you're a few weeks late on ONE month's rent? That's absurd! Just for curiosity's sake, you should check the laws with your State Rental Tribunal. Even if the landlord wants you out, they have to give a certain number of days notice. I hope you get this new place so you can get settled again.

Hello to everyone else! :wave:

Hi Ladies
 

Hey ladies, Ellis from Alternachicks, (General, then Buddies, then Alternachicks) helped me find you. I put a posting on the Buddy message board asking for other Lesbian Moms who are out there who are interested in supporting each other in losing weight. Haven't had replies from any lesbians yet but lots of nice women. I've also been chatting with the alternachicks. They're fun. I like the structure of your group. I'm going to go check out some of your old notes.
If any of you are interested check out Buddies, Lesbian Mom....
Best wishes.....Soozie

Hi Soozie! :wave: Welcome to our group! Our numbers are small currently, but we've been around for a few years now. Our group was started by a member named Linds, who was a lesbian and couldn't find a group to fit in with. Like the intro says, anything goes in here....we accept you for who you are, whatever that may be.

I don't believe we have any lesbians actively posting here at the moment, but please don't let that stop you! There may be others who will see your posts and will come out of lurkdom, knowing they have an accepting group to belong to. I'm sure we'll have other things in common.

Me - I'm 32 for a few more months, married (second installment), have a 14 year old :rolleyes: (that's her!), I work as a Corporate Accountant, I'm Pagan, have two cats and am adopting a third soon, have a lizard, and eventually I'm gonna lose this weight! I'm doing the 21-Day Challenge with a great group of gals here on the Support Board, and so far it's going really well. I re-joined Weight Watchers a few weeks ago.

Look forward to getting to know you better! :)

Hi everyone
Wildfire I already looked into the state laws on renters. And I know she is doing it all half a**ed..One she is supposed to give us a demand for rent ,which she didnt, by the 14th day of being late. Two she could have taken up our offer for the weekly payments which she didnt, also if I REALLY wanted to be a B*TCH I could tell her not to show this place till she abides by the laws of my state.. (which she doesnt know them) But why are we doing things the way we are?? She is very sick heart wise and two we want out so why push the envelope? I have till the second week of July which shouldnt be a problem ( I hope)
Hey everyone if you dont mind can you send me a few good thoughts or vibes or goddess prayers my way ?? Never hurts to ask..:lol:
Hey Soozie Welcome!!! I am not a lesbian but I know there are a few that are posters here , I will be honest I forgot who is and who isnt lesbian I just know them for who they are not who they partnered with..
Amyjo glad you got your PM glad things are getting calmer for you.. as for the focusing I am still working on that , I been quite a scatter brain lately :lol:
Punkin : I guess some 11 year old still can shock us in a GOOD way..There just not many.. Glad you got to be with your friends daughetr for her Bday.. Gotta LOVE a sale I wouldnt wait either !!!
Spent most my weekend over my friends boyfriends familys house this weekend my friend was staying there this weekend .They are transformoing the basement into a apartment for the son my friend and her two children (And there soon to be baby) she had the ultrasound she is (they are) having another girl. She is due in Nov ..My DH will be helping with the drywalling and stuff I am just there to chat with my friend and her b/f mom.. When I move out there we are planning a shopping trip..They are a great family glad to see that my friend will have all th support with the family..
Last night had chicken/ baked taters again.. on the grill of course that has been getting quite the workout..I par boil the chicken just to get some of the nasty grease out of it..
Well I got to go I will check in on you all later
Take Care
Sheila

Hello all....

Still amazingly tired from my weekend! However, kitties did let me sleep until 3am undisturbed until Maia, my youngest, decided she needed Momma to pet her NOW! Maybe tonight will be uninterrupted?????

Got my elliptical! I even put it together all by myself! It took me a whole freakin' 3 1/2 hours!!!! AND THERE'S A PROBLEM WITH IT!!!! :mad: The plastic round part, that covers where the fly wheel is, is overlapping and the inside part that turns rubs up against it. So, instead of quiet bliss, it's a smoooooth, rub, BANG, rub, BANG. I'm calling Sears as soon as I'm done. Other than that *small* issue, I LOVE the feel of this thing!

Sheila - Yea, I'd try acidophilus. Worked for me anyway...

Soozie - Welcome welcome! I am Pagan and enrolled in the Happily Divorced program in '99. It's been kinda' quiet around here and I KNOW we'd welcome a new face!

Well, should get some work done.... don't wanna, but I should.

Terri :moo:

Hey guys!

Welcome Soozie! Nice to know you... all are welcome..few come and stay, so maybe your a stayer- I have been here a year and these guys are great.

Sheila ~ Did you sign a lease or are you renting month to month? Because lease agreements would hold her to things just like they would you. I just hope it works out the way your wanting it to... it is so hard to get on your feet when stuff like this happens.

WF ~ Grats on being OP... I wish I could get and stay that way :( but things will have to straighten out soon or my clothes aren't going to fit !!!

Well ~ things are not all that much better, they are getting there but not there yet. I have 3 more weeks of this clinical so hopefully I will manage. I am doing sucky on my tests, can't stay focused in my other class. I just wish I could get this all together and say @)#(*%R#* I have to do good, but all I want to do is eat and sleep. I think with the help of my Mother (which is bazaar, since it is so rare she has insight) have figured out what is wrong. I don't think it is the loss of the pregnancies that I have had...I think it is the finality of knowing that I will not ever have anymore kids at an age where most people are just starting families. I am just getting to a point where I can afford to have kids and would love to have more and know that I can't have them. It is really grounding and really sad, because I have so much to give and my kids are getting too old to appreciate it. Lame huh? Well, this isn't helping and I have prep work to do for school so I have to run.

Will post tomorrow afternoon,
Hugs to you,
Amy

I am up to 158 it is TOM but I can't blame it on that. I have to make an appointment to get on something for the depression soon, the food is getting the better of me.

Good mornig' I have a vewwy stuffy nodes an amb habving an allergy attack. Aaaaaaaack! Can I just rip my face off and itch????

Well ladies, we're sliding off the bottom of the list of threads so I thought I'd bump us up before we fell off....

I'm nursing my ear also today. While getting my elliptical into the house the box opened and I got smacked in the ear/side of my head with the steel foot bar. I was knealing down to pick up the box while my stepfather pulled (heavy sucker that thing!) and WHAMMO! A 15 pound, 3 foot long bar, smack on the ear.... I think I truely did see stars for a minute! Thank the Gods it missed both my cartilege piercings on my tragus and upper ear or it could've been much, much worse. Instead I'm just bruised.... I knew exercise could be dangerous, but man!

How are you all doing???

Back to work,
Terri

Hey Ladies, thanks for the welcome. I've starting talking alot with the alternachicks but I'd like to stop in periodically and say hi if that's alright with you!!!!talk to you soon Soozie

Hey girls! Weigh in was tonight. Down 1.6lbs this week. I'll take it! That's 8lbs in three weeks. Might get my ten pound ribbon next week if I really stay OP this week.

Punkin, that sounds like a nasty blow to your ear! Hope your allergies are better tonight.

Amyjo, I had a feeling that what you're going through might be the finality of knowing you won't have any more kids. Hang in there....you'll find a way to accept it in your own time. Ever thought about Big Sisters?

Sheila, here in Canada a landlord/landlady cannot refuse any offer the tenant makes to pay their rent. She really sounds like she's taking advantage of the situation to get you out. I understand you not wanting to ruffle feathers since you want out anyway, though.

Soozie, drop by anytime!

Flower, how goes it?

If anyone is out there lurking, stop by and say hello! We'd love to hear from you!

OK Finally Got to post something new on what I ate.. I had two hotdogs on the grill ( DD cooked them so BURNT was how they came out) I also had a lettuce sandwich that DS made me for lunch.. Yup I did say lettuce sandwhich.. He is little how could I say NO..??
Wildfire I know you will get your ribbon next week but CONGRATS so far on your great progress!!! BTW Canada and NH arent far apart on that law but she doesnt know what the state laws are.. I talked with a lawyer so if she pushes us before we have a place I can refuse to leave
Soozie Stop on in Anytime I post on a few threads myself
Punkin sorry about the allergies and ear thing..
AmyJo I know these next three weeks will be rough on you BUt keep in mind the powers that be did help guide you on this path you are going in so there must be a healing thing going to come from it..Maybe you cant see it now but maybe afterwards you will see it.. Keep your chin up and remember that you are in a healing feild the things you went thru in your life will help someone in the future there for will heal you both..(My opinion I knwo how flaky I sound sometimes sorry bout that..)PLease get some help on your depression , I know how hard it is to deal without help..
OHHHH FLOWER hope all is going well
Well I am off to hit the sheets and try to sleep it is too flippin HOT and I am too flippin crampy and cranky due to dang meds for my friggin' UTI ..
Take Care and Talk soon
Sheila

HEY Tomorrow I get o go to the FARMRS MARKET to get FRESH VEGGIES and stuff.. I am gonna have fun even if it KILLS ME
:lol:

New "loser"
 

Hi all…

I was wondering if you were receiving new members. I haven’t seen many people on this forum that are not from US/UK/CAN so I figured that this group would be nice for a lonesome Bosnian (plus I’ve been lurking around for a while and you seem like a fun and supportive bunch :D )…

So, a little bit about me:
As I said I’m from Sarajevo, Bosnia, 26 years old journalism student.
I’ve started my diet 11 days ago at 92 kg (around 205 lbs.), and currently I’m at 88 kg (196 lbs.) – good loss but as we all know, mostly water. My first goal is to get to 85 kg (189.5 lbs.) by the end of next week – I know it’s too soon, but I kind of made a bet with my best friend. My final weight goal is 60 kg (134 lbs.) – and I hope I’ll be there by summer next year.

When it comes to dieting I’m a bit extreme – I’m currently limiting my calorie intake to 600 tops. I’m fighting with it – I know it’s bad, I’m trying to find a balance, but with me it’s either all the way or not at all (and it always ends up as not at all) – sad, isn’t it? :(

Better part of my diet is exercising: I’m taking karate twice a week, I lift weights at home also twice a week and I walk several miles almost every day.
:strong:

That’s about it, I know I probably ended saying waaay too much for my first post, so I apologize for that. Hope you decide to take me in, and I hope we’ll be loosing together…
:wave:

Hi Everyone
 

WELCOME VJESTICA!!!Yeah you can say we are supportive here..Kinda like a sisterhood but always glad to see a shining new face join us..:)
Congrats on your weight loss . I would say your a bit on the extreme side 600 calories is way to low .. If you lose too fast you might gain it all back or worse ,get very very sick..So becareful..
I am a married Mom of two that has 97 pounds left to go on losing..My highest weight was 288 and I am now at 257 my goal is 160
OK Gotta back track on posts to see when I last dealt with my TOM.. Seems like I just had it on the 3rd and I have it again now boy I do telll everything to you all :lol: so I will BBL
Take Care
Sheila

YUP I was right I am not nuts I did have my TOM starting on the 3rd of June ...That was 24 days ago .. Gonna call doc now talk later

Good morning all and Happy Friday-eve! (ok, I know that's hokey, but anything to get me through one more day)

I'm going to be an absolute slug this weekend. I'm going to hang a curtain on the door in my breakfast nook (it's an all glass door and when the sun sets my whole kitchen heats up) but first I'm going to use fabric paint to stamp little spirals on it (it needs some pizzaz). Then I'm sitting on my butt all weekend. After driving 1000 miles in 3 days last weekend, I deserve it!

Wildfire - Congrats on the 1.6!!! I have every belief that you'll get that coveted 10 pound ribbon next week!

Soozie - Please feel free to come by any time you'd like! I post other places occasionally too.

Vjestica - Welcome to the group! Wow, Bosnia? Amazing how our computers make the world so much smaller isn't it? I live in the US, Oregon, to be exact. I'm going to agree with Sheila about your 600 calories a day - you'll lose weight, but you might regain it easier. I hope with the support I know you'll get here ;) that you'll be able to find a healthy balance. I hope you enjoy it here!

Well, I should get some work done since tomarrow is Friday and I intend on working as little as possible tomarrow. Sears is coming tomarrow to fix my elliptical (my ear is still sore) so this weekend I can get started on that fun little toy! Also calling my Dr. to get an appt. to have a fasting cholesterol done soon....

Terri :moo:

Hi again

First of all thank you for your welcoming words – it’s much appreciated! ;)
I’m in a very good mood – just came back from visiting mom at work, and her coworkers continuously complimented my weight loss – I tried to tell them it’s not that much, but I guess all the exercising is finally paying off.
:strong:

As far as my diet goes, I know it’s way to law in calories, and as I said – I’m fighting with it – somehow I’ve convinced myself that anything above is not dieting, and if I go over even a few calories I completely fall of the wagon. I’m trying to increase it daily – I’ve had 700 cal yesterday and I stayed on track (not much but it’s an improvement for me).

Sheila - You lost 30 lbs. already - that’s great!!! I’m sure that the rest will be coming off sooner that you think…

Punkinseed – I envy you on your slow weekend – I’m taking my orange (Karate) belt test tomorrow and I have three exams on Monday, so no rest for me… You enjoy it – never know when one of those is gonna come up again…

I guess that's all for now, talk to ya all soon…
:wave:

Vjestica ~ Don't know if I have had a chance to welcome you, so WELCOME. You sound as busy as I do :) Nice to know that I am not the only one with a chaotic life .... Actually everyone here has some form of chaos going on, that is why we get along so well...

Sheila ~ What is the news on the new place? Thank you for your words of encouragement, things are better-

WF ~ When are you guys suppose to move? GRATZ on the loss... I have gained every pound you have lost.... Big sisters isn't real big (pardon the pun) here, once I graduate- I may toy with the idea of pre-conception counseling and consider trying again... or maybe adoption. There are so many kids out there who need so much, even those with families. Speaking of... went to a wake last night (viewing of one who has passed away- don't know what they call that in other countries). It was for the mother of a friend from highschool. There was a baby there in a diaper and a dirty T-shirt and that is all this kid had on, that bothered me so bad. This was this ladies great grandchild and it wasn't even dressed, the explanation was well they don't have much.. That upset me.

Well, I have one kid who had oral surgery this morning and the other is running 102-103 temp, so I have my weekend set out for me :( ...

I am getting back OP... Yesterday wasn't bad but I just didn't have anytime to eat, don't expect to have a great deal of time this weekend. Will check in later.

Hugs to you all~
Amy

Vjestica, may I offer you some advice? I'm not criticizing your plan, but I am very concerned that you are just not getting enough calories in to for your body to function properly. The minimum advised calories per day is 1200. You're only getting half of that. Our bodies need a certain level of calories just to do necessary things like keep your heart beating, blood pumping, brain thinking, lungs breathing, etc. You say you're into karate....then you need even more calories to keep your body fueled properly. Maybe you can discuss this with your karate instructor? I'm sure he/she will tell you that you need more calories. You just can't maintain a caloric intake that low, and when you do increase the calories again you are going to gain back all the weight you've lost and probably more. The only way to really make weight loss work is a sensible diet based on the food groups and regular exercise. Our bodies are like cars. They need fuel to keep going, and if you don't put enough fuel in them, they won't work properly. I'd really hate to see you with health problems because you want a quick fix to a weight problem. We didn't gain it overnight, we can't lose it overnight. (As much as we would all like to! ) A safe weight loss is no more than 1 1/2 to 2 lbs per week. If you need help finding an eating plan that will help you lose weight AND stay healthy, we can help you find one. That said, don't let this chase you away. We're glad you joined us and we're all here to help each other!

Amyjo, we are going to start hauling stuff to the new place this weekend. I have the keys already. Movers are coming on the 20th for furniture and the majority of boxes. This weekend I'm going to take breakables and clothes and linens over, and some kitchen stuff that I don't use all the time. The more we do, the less we pay the movers! Yes, the state of some kids is sorry. I know you'll find a way to turn this into a positive, and some child somewhere will benefit.

Punkin, HAPPY FRIDAY!!!! :D Enjoy your slug-fest!

Sheila, lettuce sandwiches? :lol: Too cute.

Flower, come out and play!

Gotta run, hubby's car is no longer dead and we have to pick it up. Only $600 to be reincarnated. What a deal.

Happy July 1st everyone! Can you believe it???? I've already started Christmas/Yule shopping... sick, I know, but that's just how I am.... :p

Vjestica - So how did the orange belt test go???

Amyjo - How are the young'uns? Feeling better I hope?

Wildfire - Happy moving day!! I hope you are able to find everything, nothing gets broken and you're box-less soon!

Gotta run now, I'll be back later!

Terri

Hey girls, if any of you are interested we have an active bunch posting on the 21-Day Challenge. I'm actually on Day 26...into my second block, and it's really motivating!

Punkin, how did your door curtain turn out? Looks like I'll be doing some redecorating at the new place. The larger bedroom is the deep violet room, and my bedroom furniture just won't fit in the smaller room, so I'll be living in violet for a few years. I'm going to sponge or rag-roll the top half with a light mauve, though, to brighten the room a little...very cave-like right now....and put up a pretty border at about halfway up the wall, and leave the bottom the dark violet. It's cheaper to order new bedding than to prime and paint over the violet! I'll probably be doing that next weekend....too hot here this weekend. It's supposed to hit 35 Celsius today! Found some pretty bedding in white with a mauve striped skirt on the bottom, and loose pattern of light purple flowers. I'll do some bright white curtains and white lampshades, and it will be nice. I'll just have to put my makeup on in the bathroom! :D

Amy, did you survive the weekend with the kids? How are they doing?

Sheila, are you packing too? Any news on the new place yet? I absolutely hate waiting!

Vjestica, how are you doing?

Hubby and I hauled boxes all weekend in the heat, but all our collectibles and breakables are at the new place now. My china cabinet should be arriving this week, so I'll be able to put everything away where it belongs, finally!

Today is going to be a slower day...some laundry and straightening up here in my sea of cardboard. I've been trying to clean my kitchen for three days now....just when I get it cleared, it's a mess again! Such is the chaos of moving.

Happy Canada Day! ('tho I think I'm the only Canuck on this thread now. :D )

It is more about the kids surviving me, I have gone from depression to (*#&#$*&% from heck. They both seem to be feeling some better. I got a script from one of the residents a the hospital for some Keflex for DS. DD is on Penicillin for the teeth so maybe she wont catch what ever DS has on top of her teeth bothering her.

I had to work Graveyard Saturday Night so I am still in the Zombie mode. I am actually suppose to be at school right now but I just don't really give a cow right now.

WF- I may check out that thread. I really need to do something, it isn't that my eating is that skewed I just have to get my rear back into exercising.

Hope everyone else had a good weekend.
Amy

HAPPY CANADA DAY!!!!!!!!
Wildfire STILL no straight answers on that place I am getting ticked.. I did come up with an arrangement with current landlord though she is tryng to say that it was signed under diress the arrangement.. Well little do people know I do know few of the statures of my state laws by heart and I inform them when they try to take my rights away which stature they are in violation of..So I could stay here but I really ont want to now .. She ruffled my feathers with the way of how she dealt with things . I no longer feel comfortable with the situation so I am going to do what I have to on behalf of my legal rights as a tenant and to protect MY family to every extent I need to.. (Legally of course) She has no legal leg to stand on my rent is paid in full till 7/8/2002 I could have petiotioned the court and she would have had to pay my family $1000 a day for everyday that ad ran plus for everyday I was disturbed by when she showed the apartment.. She is saying I am not being a good tenant causing her a hard time.. Well if she wants me out give me a 30 day WRITTEN notice with a LEGAL reason whyshe wants us out Till then she will see my beautiful face every day until I give her a 30 day WRITTEN notice that I will leave the premises.. Other then that everything is Peachy keen..:lol: I am still packing though I will charm that mobile owner till I get that place I want..I think I will check out the thread you recommended though I still cant post everyday weekends are my offline time.. CAnt you repaint the room to what you want???
Vjestica. I USED to think the same way you do about the calorie thing.. This is a copy and pasted quote on your post "As far as my diet goes, I know it’s way to law in calories, and as I said – I’m fighting with it – somehow I’ve convinced myself that anything above is not dieting, and if I go over even a few calories I completely fall of the wagon. I’m trying to increase it daily – I’ve had 700 cal yesterday and I stayed on track (not much but it’s an improvement for me). I went down to 228 by thinking that way and gained it all back PLUS some within 4 months..So I know what and how you think.. It does take alot to think differently it isnt the easiest thing for me to admit that what I thought was wrong till it bit me back HARD in the hienie.. I am working hard to consume 1200 GOOD food calories.. And please dont think I am preaching, I am just giving you an example that I personnaly went thru.. Wildfire (my cybersis to the north) is the one that helped me (I have known her for a while) so A few years back I told her to kick my butt into gear if I was not doing things right.I should say everyone here has pretty much kicked my butt into gear but I have known Wildfire a lot longer..
AmyJo I am glad to see your kids are getting better.. I know how it feels to be the (*&^%$#@ from Heck I am one of them ..I know your going thru alot with kids being sick and other personal things but DONT LOSE FOCUS of school..I know you are zombie tired so that is fine BUT the school was something you have workedyour REAR off to do.. You were guided in that direction and I know it is rough but please dont let the rough course interrupt your focus.. OK?? (no I am not preaching just hope you do know there is a reason for everything as lame as that excuse sounds I have found out the HARD way)
Well all Take Care sorry I didnt address each of you I am still hot extra bloated and snippy .. My skinn feels too small for my body today..
Talk soon
Sheila

Hello everybuddy,

Whatta Monday... one our employees called in "sick" (uh huh, yea sure), but at least my Mom's home so I have some office "assistance" (uh huh, yea sure) - that means I got to make lunch without answering the phone. :rolleyes:

Wildfire - The curtain turned out really cute! I got the beige curtain and stamped it with light violet spirals (my whole kitchen is eggplant/beige/white). Amazing how adding a little curtain just does "it" - a nice finished look, and it'll help keep my kitchen from heating up so much when the sun goes down and right through that door!

Amyjo - Glad to hear the kiddo's are feeling better! They'll survive you just fine ;), we survived OUR parents didn't we?

Well, weigh in wise it was a bad week. Up 2.5, but I'm not surprised since I've been very lazy since I came home last Sunday. I don't think I've made a "real" dinner since I came home (buttered sourdough bread is NOT a real dinner). Next week; onward and downward. Thanks for the offer Wildfire, I just may see ya at the 21 day challenge!

Terri

Hello all

As of Saturday I’m a proud holder of an orange belt in Karate! :D Unfortunately, that resulted in big celebration that night (three of my friends also got their yellow belts) where I held on until 1:30, and then I drank enough to set me back days with my diet – especially considering the Sunday hangover that made a channel change with remote an effort similar to climbing a mountain top.
:dizzy:

Wildfire: I always welcome suggestions and I know that all critique is for my own good – and believe me I’m trying to change my habits. I’ve been on that road “loose – gain – loose – gain again” forever (or so it feels), so I’m more than aver that a change is needed, and I’m getting there – slowly but surely.

Amyjo01: Thanks for the welcome! And I hope you made more of your weekend than I did of mine (at least Sunday) – I was suppose to do so much on both days, but at least I used Saturday well (sort of)…

Sheila: Thank you so much for your support, it’s nice to know that I’m not the only that ever fought with this particular problem. And I hope you solve the problem with your landlord as soon as possible…

Punkin: Sorry to hear about the setback on scale, but it’s only temporary – new day, new beginning!

I’m going back to my studying now, have to make up for that as well (studying while dieting – not a winning combination for either). I have several exams during this week, but I’ll try to stay on track with my diet during all the pre-exam stress.

PS: Sorry for the delay but Happy Canada Day to all Canadians here!
:wave:

Hello all...

Super tired... haven't slept all that great since I returned from California which is probably contributing towards my lazy attitude towards cooking. Tonight I have a "real" dinner planned (marinated chicken, red potatoes and salad) - wish me luck!

Vjestica - Congratulations on the orange belt accomplishment!!! As for the hangover - water, lots and lots of water!!

I bought my first American flag yesterday and they didn't have flag poles! What is that about???? So, when I go get my paint mixed (to paint my pump house and carport) I'll pick one up at the hardware store. This year it feels like the 4th is "extra meaningful" because of Sept. 11th - I needed a flag, I got my flag... :cool: not that anyone will see it since my house sits almost 300 feet from the road, behind a bunch of trees. Guess it just matters to me!

Hi ho, Hi ho....

Terri :moo:

I am still alive. Started at the Excalibur yesterday. I survived Disneyland. Missed the Cajon Fire by an hour. Very thankful! Trying to get used to my new job then I will deal with the # 1 problem in my life. Then on to my weight issues. :) I will return as a regular poster soon. ~flower

We MISSED you FLOWER glad to see your back
Sheila

Punkin, it doesn't matter if no one else will see your flag, YOU will! There are a lot of American flags still flying at houses all over here, since Sept 11. We here in Canada felt that grief just as if NY was one of our own. Speaking of the American flag, the July issue of Crazy for Cross-Stitch has a great cross-stitch (easy, too!) of American flags. I think I'm going to add it to my "to do" patterns, after all, hubby is American. Glad your curtain turned out well!

Hey Flower! Nice to hear from you! You get things settled and come post when you can, we'll still be here. Just let us know you're okay now and then.

Vjestica, congratulations on your ORANGE belt! Glad you understand that we just have your best interests at heart, and I hope that you're able to develop a healthy eating plan to get to your goal weight. Obviously you have the exercise part covered if you're into karate! Good luck with those exams this week!

*whoohoo* Sheila...you put that old landlady in her place! She probably wasn't expecting you to know the laws and your rights, good for you for showing her that you do. I hope you are able to get your living arrangements sorted out soon. Being in limbo isn't any fun.

Amyjo, I hope things turn around for the better for you soon. Just don't overdo....be gentle with yourself. It will all come together in the end. You've worked hard to get this far in school, and I know you'll manage to get through this term somehow. I have faith in you.

Will report in tomorrow after weigh in. Wish me luck!

Gotta be quick hotter then **** in the house tonight (was 101 today outside) should know a yes or no answer on the other place by wednesday all the info is now in .Now the desision awaits.. Will talk more tomorrow
Talk Care
Sheila

Happy 4th of July-eve and Happy Birthday America :hb:
I am praying that all the talk of threats on our holiday don't pan out and it's a safe one...

Wildfire - That's true, I'll see my flag. A few days after Sept. 11th my friend in Rome, Italy sent me a pic he took of a vigil in downtown Rome. If it hadn't been for the background you'd have thought it was taken in Philadelphia or something. All American flags and people weeping... it was so moving (still is when I hear of other countries flying our flag in memory).

Sheila - Good for you!!! When it comes down to it you DO have to protect your family first and foremost. Hope the landlady eases up a bit and you find a place soon.

Flower - It's so good to see you here! How's the new job?

Well, my holiday will be spent painting my pump house and helping work on my new carport (no snow/ice on my windshield this winter!! :cool: ).
I'll also be giving thanks in my own way for all the wonderful privledges and rights we all have here in the U.S. I'm a little peeved at the timing of the whole pledge of allegance thing. They should've held off a bit before they dropped that bomb (regardless of how much I agree with them!).

Have a great holiday everyone - even you non-USA'ers - you should celebrate with us! A reason to party and BBQ! :lol:

Terri

I declared my INDEPENDENCE yesterday. I am free once again. As hard as it is and as much as I don't like admitting to failure, we are hurting each other way more staying together. He is not admitting defeat yet. He thinks I just need time. He went back to his same ways and I just became a recluse. We can not get ahead that way. I just didn't want to make it work I guess. Actually, I just didn't want to do anymore work without some solid evidence that he was going to do what he promised. His promises lasted only a few days.

So, I have a new job, a new single life. A new outlook. So, I am going to try to only think positive thoughts. No more for waiting for the good stuff. Live each day and stopping waiting on people. I am going to reaarange my room. Going to pack up the rest of his things that he couldn't take. (where did he go??? I have no idea. I think he was thinking of Ely NV but I could be wrong.) Make it a nice place to come home to. I haven't wanted to be home for months now.

I got on the scale yesterday 170. No progress but no set backs either. This is a good thing. I start lunch everyday at work with a salad. Then a piece of lean meat and a small piece of sugar free dessert. A diet soda. I just have to watch what I eat when I get home.

Hi to everyone. I will respond to everyone soon. I have to get my bearings. Hugs friends, thanks for caring!!!! ~flower

Flower - Congratulations and I'm sorry... all wrapped up in one big hug. I think rearranging things a bit is a very good idea. I also agree that waiting around for someone/something is something that all of us should quit doing (I've been guilty of this myself).
It's good to see you around again. Hang in there!

Terri :cool:

Hello Everybody :wave:
I know I havent been around latly but DS 5th birthday was the 3rd so I went over my friends house swam around in her pool (yup me too First time in a pool in front of people in 5 years) Then watch fireworks with the kids .
Yesterday we went to My moms and had a combo July4th cookout and celebrated sons Birthday (which was suppposed to be celebrated as well with my brothers that has same Bday as my son but he didnt show up) The cake was gorgeous Cholate with the US flag and a nice eagle on it with Happy Birthday Ed& Tim on it .Came home bought sparklers and poppers for kids (which a amber fell on my thighs burnt my thighs and then I stood up and the amber burnt a hole in my new outside chair padding..)Oh well could be worse.
Stepped on scale this morning saw a #2 gain which kinda ticked me off but I havent done much of exercise due to INTENSE heat so I am now 259.. But I do look pretty good in a suit even if I think so.. Now I gotta fix my big duck butt ( OH NO I have that DUCK A$$ that MY MOM has!!!!!)

(((((((flower))))))) I am sorry that things didnt work out but at least you gave it a shot..It wasnt a failure just personal differences.

Punkin I think I have a place available on the 16th of the month.. The mobile guy is on vacation so I wont hear a thing till Monday.. I am on pins and needles till then..

Vjestica Congrats on the Orange belt. Now you just have the red brown and black to go right?? Then your a master ..Then you can tell others to "snatch the stone from my hand, grasshopper" .. (OK I watch too many movies when I was younger I admit it)

Wildfire Congrats on being on day 28(?) now.. I will be getting on track real soon again the weather is cooler now.. MUCH cooler
Well all I will see you all on Monday , I have a hole lot of stuff to get done now that the 100 degree weather is not here..

Take Care
Sheila

Hey all!

Sorry I have been AWOL, it isn't really by choice more by neccesity. The summer semester is really short so things get all shoved together :( and I have 3 papers due next week and a test, but on a lighter note this is the last week of clinicals and it looks like I am getting and A, I have to type up a teaching project and write a letter to a congressman about women's health issues... any ideas?

Got to run will rejoin the living soon,

Amy

This will be quick again (fly by postings??) anyway I am down to 257.5 again have a mini goal set for losing 7.5 by Aug 17th .. I am still packing though havent heard from the guy yet he is on Vacation.. So maybe later tonight.. I hope.. I am stressing out over this place..
Sorry not to address each of you but I have a ton of stuff to do again today.. And finally found boxes to pack most of it.. So see you all later Take Care and Talk soon
Sheila