Well I had a really good day around food yesterday. No exercise, but I stayed within my points and journaled.
I also managed to back into a friends car that's parked in my driveway while shes on vacation. Sure hope she's in a good mood when she gets home. I dented the door pretty bad. At this rate I'll have to get a second job to pay my insurance next year.
MARY, I love books! We have a brand new library in my town and I spend a lot of time there in the winter.
I hear a dog barking ...... TINA , I think Daisy needs to go out. TIME TO GET UP! (BAYLEE Don't read this.) If you're tired of counting points you may want to try figuring them by the week rather than the day. I know some folks who are quite successful doing WW that way. I can't, I'd starve by day 5!
Ok you all......here I go again! I was so disgusted with myself I talked myself into rejoining WW again for the millionth time in my life! And....what comes in the mail yesterday but a coupon to join for only $15....is that an omen or what??? So I guess tomorrow after work I am going to stop and join! They have an open registration/orientation at WW on fridays from 10-3 no meeting so I can go when I get out of work at 1:00.
Then watch out because you will probably get sick of me being on here again! I know I can do this..I did it once before! I just have to set my mind to it and let john cook his own dinner! LOL
Ok gotta run....I just want to say welcome to the newbie on the block! And Kat...we need to get together sometime!
I'm here Michelle but only cause the pool's closed. Thurs is one of my water exercise nights.
Let see, Baylee's probably still figuring her points for today and preparing tomorrows menu. Right Baylee? Tina either never got off the proverbial pot at work at some ungodly hr.this morning (or is stuck in the stall ) or didn't get any sleep cause Daisy wanted to play all day. Mary has a Friends of the Library meeting. Lucky might be filling out her application for prison. Malia's probably at language class and 2cute's probably still on vacation (or recovering from vacation). I'm not sure where everyone else is.
Good Luck at WW tomorrow. We have to just keep on trying to lose the extra lbs. don't we? It's too bad that we have to get disgusted with ourselves before we really get serious, but Hey, if it makes us face up to our weight problem even disgust can be a "good thing".
Time to put the dogs out for a last visit to the yard. Hopefully the ladies who are mch better night owls than I will pop in soon.
TIME.... I need more of it. I have only skimmed your posts and feel bad....I will catch up tomorrow night. I get off at 3:30 tomorrow, go see my Dad to get him reassured I will pick him up for my uncles funeral on Saturday and then I should have some computer time .....
Sara....you shouldn't play with me about your cable guy....you know I am looking for a man and you get me going like that!!!!!!!
I did have a Fed Ex man that DID fit that description however....those were the days....everyday at 1PM there he was....and they wear shorts in the summer!!!!!!
Lucky... Come to think of it. I had a Fed Ex guy that kinda fit that desciption too when I was working as a receptionist right after university. A few of the single women in the office almost fell on the floor when they saw him. I was just newly married and feeling generous and said "Well, he comes here every afternoon about 2:00pm. You're welcome to sign his package every day!" You guys... minds in the gutter!
Well... I'm still considering going jogging tonight. I've kinda had a weird, insignificant pain in my side this evening and I think I'm trying to let that be an excuse to NOT jog. I think I just get my butt outta this chair and go... right after this post.
Sigh... Without getting into it too much, I have a problem that I wish would just disappear. Tomorrow evening, we're invited to a b-day party for a friend of ours. That, in and of itself, would be great but I know that these friends also invited my sister. THAT is the problem. I have 2 sisters; my oldest one lives in Calgary and her and I are very close (She's the one with Lupus). My OTHER sister, who's only slightly older than me, lives here! Frankly, I don't know if it's middle-child syndrome or what, but she has this vicious (my mother says "jealously insecure") streak in her... talking down to me, assuming the worst, etc. Last December, I'd had enough and told her so (brief version) and we haven't really spoken since. I said then (and still feel this way) that I would NOT associate with her anymore unless she made an attempt to treat me with RESPECT. *sigh* This issue is a HUGE issue with me but I feel it's out of my hands. Her disrespectful behaviour towards me (as well as others) has been mentioned time and time again by my friends and family. She needs to change. You know, they say it takes two to fight... This isn't always the case--sometimes, it takes only one. Ahhh... the point of all this is, I'd really like to go to this party and all our friends are expecting us BUT I'd have a terrible time if my sister was there (meaning, I'd probably be close to tears!)! I think I've kinda resolved to go, and make a graceful exit when my sister appears. I'm just STRESSED out about the whole situation. *sigh*
Whew! That's a load off.
J-Ann... "Lucky filling out her application for prison!"
I've really gotta get jogging! Those calories aren't gonna burn themselves... well, at a fast enough rate for me anyways! See everyone in a bit!
Oh! I just noticed this is my 100th post! Yah for me! Yah for our rockin' thread that keeps me coming back!
I'm still here. Been kind of busy. Yesterday was my son's first day of preschool, so it's a bit of an adjustment. Just wanted to pop in and say hello. Be back tomorrow.
Steph
Just wanted to pop back in to say that I DID indeed go jogging and managed to run my neighborhood course with NO trouble at all... I was huffing and puffing the first couple of times! I'm gonna start to add 5 minutes of extra jogging every week or two for a while to see if I can eventually go for a 45 minute jog without stopping!
PLUS... when I got home, I lifted weights (for the second time this week) to work on shaping up my upper (flabby) arms!
Baylee... That was SOME pep talk you wrote for Tina! It was inspiring for me too! To me, a plateau is a week without any significant loss (like this week) despite my best behaviour and I get discouraged easily! I hope my increase in exercise this week will result in an awesome loss for next week's WI (plus, TOM was visiting this week!).
J-Ann... Ditto on hoping that was a VERY good friend's car! Yuck... I know the sinking feeling that must have swept over you! Um... this too shall pass?
Hi to everyone else--Mary, Malia, Michelle, 2Cute (where the heck are you?), Steph, Lucky, Thin, Tina, Lemons (where did YOU go?) and all the other smarties that read this thread!
Does your sister have a twin and was it my older sister?? Same problem different country....anyway, my sister changed her antidepressant dosage at my cattle prodding and with the doctor's approval to four times what she was taking and what a difference. She is now on Effexor 150 mg. once a day and I swear I don't know this woman...seriously though depression sometimes masks as rage and anger and my sister was like that for years. I've dealt with the seemlingly jealousy thing too from my older sister...I still can't swallow that whole though.
Bottom line is you can choose your reaction to your sister's behavior, but you can't change her behavior. Go to the event and stay there. If you don't obsess on what she is or is not going to do you will have a much better time and she will be pissed because you're not getting flustered with her antics....good luck and let me know how you make out...keep your head up high!!
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Originally posted by SaraJoy Lucky... Come to think of it. I had a Fed Ex guy that kinda fit that desciption too when I was working as a receptionist right after university. A few of the single women in the office almost fell on the floor when they saw him. I was just newly married and feeling generous and said "Well, he comes here every afternoon about 2:00pm. You're welcome to sign his package every day!" You guys... minds in the gutter!
Well... I'm still considering going jogging tonight. I've kinda had a weird, insignificant pain in my side this evening and I think I'm trying to let that be an excuse to NOT jog. I think I just get my butt outta this chair and go... right after this post.
Sigh... Without getting into it too much, I have a problem that I wish would just disappear. Tomorrow evening, we're invited to a b-day party for a friend of ours. That, in and of itself, would be great but I know that these friends also invited my sister. THAT is the problem. I have 2 sisters; my oldest one lives in Calgary and her and I are very close (She's the one with Lupus). My OTHER sister, who's only slightly older than me, lives here! Frankly, I don't know if it's middle-child syndrome or what, but she has this vicious (my mother says "jealously insecure") streak in her... talking down to me, assuming the worse, etc. Last December, I'd had enough and told her so (brief version) and we haven't really spoken since. I said then (and still feel this way) that I would NOT associate with her anymore unless she made an attempt to treat me with RESPECT. *sigh* This issue is a HUGE issue with me but I feel it's out of my hands. Her disrespectful behaviour towards me (as well as others) has been mentioned time and time again by my friends and family. She needs to change. You know, they say it takes two to fight... This isn't always the case--sometimes, it takes only one. Ahhh... the point of all this is, I'd really like to go to this party and all our friends are expecting us BUT I'd have a terrible time if my sister was there (meaning, I'd probably be close to tears!)! I think I've kinda resolved to go, and make a graceful exit when my sister appears. I'm just STRESSED out about the whole situation. *sigh*
Whew! That's a load off.
J-Ann... "Lucky filling out her application for prison!"
I've really gotta get jogging! Those calories aren't gonna burn themselves... well, at a fast enough rate for me anyways! See everyone in a bit!
Oh! I just noticed this is my 100th post! Yah for me! Yah for our rockin' thread that keeps me coming back!
How are all my sweet friends doing? Wonderful, I hope. I, of course, am sitting her at work debating as to whether I want to take a break (from all this working) and run to Walmart and pick me up some of those vanilla yogurt raisins. I am addicted to them I think. 1/4 of a cup is three points, but it sure does satisfy my sweet tooth.
Michelle: Can you even know how happy I am that you are coming back to us? So many times I have wanted to email you, but I didn't want to push. I always look forward to your ideas and I need you for inspiration. SOO glad to see you back my friend.
SaraJoy: What an inspiration you are to me! I can't even imagine trying to jog. I've already painted a pretty picture of what I would look like jogging, so I won't repaint it, but I just have to give you a big "Way to Go!" You are awesome and a great inspiration to me. I am definitely getting my butt back in gear.
bobsgal: So glad to see you back. I know you can get busy sometimes. It happens, so don't worry about it. Just come back when you can. Pre-school, huh? That's great. Just wait till you have a 14 yr old going on 18 (he thinks) and never fails to remind you that next year he can get his driving permit. Not looking forward to that.
Baylee: Thank you so much. You gave me the inspiration I needed. Sometimes I just need to hear it from someone else, you know? You saw into my heart and knew what I needed to hear. If finances allow, I am going to do the pre-pay thing this week and set myself back up for 10 more weeks at WW. I love ya girl for all your helpful and sincere advice.
Lucky: We know you have things going on girl, so do what you have to do and then come back and post and in the meantime, we'll be looking for that lovin man of yours! J-Ann: Believe it or not, I did make it off the "pot". Ever since I had my gall bladder removed some things just do not sit very well with me. I noticed you said that you take the water exercise. Is that water arobics? I have always wanted to try that. I loove the water!
Well everyone, I'm gonna go for now. Hello to everyone else. I'm thinking of you and hope to see or hear from you soon. Daisy is doing fine and looking better day by day now that she is actually getting some meat on her bones. The lady we got her from had about 10 other dogs and she had to fight for whatever she got, so now she thinks she's in hog heaven! to everyone and I will see you tomorrow!
I'm SOOO bad... I didn't have any piano students until late this afternoon and I let myself sleep-in until noon! Now, at 2:00am, I'm fresh as a daisy! Good thing I have all of you guys to keep me outta the kitchen!
Deadnursewife... Thanks so much for your reply! I guess you know from experience with your sister that having someone in the family who's *mean* can really stress you out! I think I'll go to the party and see what happens. The thing is, I know my sister will be on her best behaviour. She likes to make it seem like she is mature and level-headed and all my...greivances, are imaginary. The thing is though, anyone who's witnessed our interactions over a period of time, COMPLETELY sees that she treats me badly, either by snide comments or plain rudeness. The reason that I get SO emotional about the whole issue is... she's my sister and we've been through so much together! At times, we've been close (even though I've always been aware of that vicious streak) and she's told me that she'll always love me. I feel torn all the time with her love/hate treatment. You may have something, though, when you said that rage and bitterness may be disguising depression. Although she hides it from everyone (she's an executive in her company), she's always had low self-esteem and been insecure. ANYWAYS... I can't believe I talked so much about this! I was just going to mention it! I'm really glad for you that your sister's anitdepressents have changed her attitude and outlook so much! I'm sure it's a VERY welcome change! I see that you're fairly new to the 3FC site! Welcome! Feel free to post on our thread. The ladies here are wonderful and are usually nowhere near as depressing as I've been in 2 of my 3 last posts!
Looks like the future therapist needs a therapist in the present, huh?
Baylee... I just wanted to say that I love it when you talk about your grandchildren. Your posts are so full of love and warmth for them! I hope my future children will be loved as much by my parents (and in-laws) as your grandchildren are by you!
I REALLY should try to sleep now before I start to keep Tina's hours!
Thanks for writing me back.....and I know you will be OK...in the long run....being in my mid-fifties and my sister is in her late 50's we don't have a lot of time together anymore. I have found that love and kindness goes a long way with her....it just takes time....and it also helps that i don't have to deal with her mid-level ocd chatter all the time....i think that was the worse.
Sure hope she's in a good mood when she gets home. I dented the door pretty bad. 
At this rate I'll have to get a second job to pay my insurance next year.
) or didn't get any sleep cause Daisy wanted to play all day. Mary has a Friends of the Library meeting. Lucky might be filling out her application for prison. Malia's probably at language class and 2cute's probably still on vacation (or recovering from vacation). I'm not sure where everyone else is. 
Good Evening all!
All Done!
1/4 of a cup is three points, but it sure does satisfy my sweet tooth.
I noticed you said that you take the water exercise. Is that water arobics? I have always wanted to try that. I loove the water! 
to everyone and I will see you tomorrow!
Good thing I have all of you guys to keep me outta the kitchen! 
