...especially when I didn't work the night before! AND when I have the day to myself, to do what I want with. Right now, I'm baking some all bran muffins...if they come out well, I'll post the recipe...I say that because they looked kind of, hmmm...sawdusty when I mixed em up! I improvised the recipe a bit too, so we'll see. 2 points each for a reg sized muffin. I'd better get the coffee ready...
Oh boy this coffee is good! I haven't had a cup in about a week, just couldn't stomach the thought of it...the muffins are...well...not bad. I may be giving them that high of a rating brcause I'm starving!!! No, they're not that bad, they'll be good for a quick something with a cup of coffee. Slap a little peanut butter on them and they're fine! Hey, for two points, I've eaten worse!
Now, Miss Tina... Please take a seat. Make yourself comfortable. You may lie down on the couch, if you prefer...Okay...comfy? Good. Now........ SNAP OUT OF IT!!!
Oh goodness...it's seems our time is up! Same time next week?
Seriously...look at it this way, If you gave yourself permission to have an "off day," wouldn't that take away all of the guilt associated with enjoying the goodies? Because it's the guilt and all the associated feelings that do us in. The self loathing and punishment (by more bingeing) and then to try and make up for it by cutting your points to the bone only sets you up for another binge because you are RAVENOUS!!! You can't help yourself. If I have a bad day, I look at the clock...I figure, well, this day will be over soon. At midnight, I have a brand new day...a new slate, a chance to start over. But, I feel very strongly about allowing a free day every once in a while. No woriies, no guilt...you'd be surprised at how much less you'll have when it's "OK" to have it! Ok...have I bored you to tears yet? Cuz I could ramble on for awhile, if you like... Very well then, 'nuff said. You know I love you, sweetie...look at the big picture...you have lost 70 lbs! That ain't just whistling Dixie!
Well, now I have to get some stuff done around here. Ooh, I just have to tell you what a lovely, self indulgent night I had...after I finished the laundry! I gathered up facial scrub, body scrub, shower gel, manicure stuff, tweezers, razor, loofah, lotion and just went to town on myself! I was going to have a bubble bath, but I really don't like sitting in the tub...feel like I have to scrub it out first and defeats the whole idea of "pampering!" So I took a L*O*N*G, hot shower, buffed, scrubbed, shaved, then creamed, tweezed, manicured, polished, primped and pampered...during the "Sex in the City" marathon they had on last night! Hey, if you can't get a "B&T" on Valentines Day, you gotta do something!
See you later!
Geez, you can see how long this post took me...it was still morning when I started it!
Last edited by katrinabgood; 02-15-2003 at 01:55 PM.
Hi girls! Just checking in before I run up and shower, do my hair and press my dress for tonight. Big shindig, as I told you. I just love a night out with my husband. Oh shoot, I just remembered. This place has chairs with arms on them. CRAP!!! I've been here before and it was a tight fit. Hope I haven't spread since then!
Tina: Well, I see that ticket doesn't say Michigan International Speedway on it! Honey, you had me crying. I'm glad it made your day.
Sara: Oh oh. Sounds like there's trouble in paradise. Just remember, this too shall pass. Maybe your evening in the city will help.
Baylee: Your tuna steak recipe sounds great. I just love Tuna. I order it when I'm out whenever it's on the menu.
Sandy: There IS a world of difference between tuna fish and tuna steaks. It is very good.
Katrina: Hope your guys didn't freeze last night and also hope your daughter got home safely. Sounds like you had the night all to yourself.
Mary: [[[Hugs]]] to you, hon. I know just how you feel with your grandma not there for your birthday. I was that way with my aunt when she passed. Hope today is better.
Michelle: It was Kat's hubby who's birthday is on the 2th. Mine's not until May.
Lucky: "Go to the shed and look for bras"???? Should I even be wondering about this?????
2cute: Your Valentine lady was a real piece of work. I guess I'll have to do some better gif searching. I never come up with ones as cute as her.
Donna: You sound like you're a clean aholic! Always something in your post that you're about to go clean. If you run out, you can come by here. Cleaning is not my #1 priority.
Ok, here's the deal. I'm a card person from waaaay back. I inherited it from my mother. And the responses that I have received from some of you is exactly the reason I send them. The talk about 'snail mail'. That's exactly how I feel about getting a card. So I figure, if that's how I feel when I get mail, maybe other people do too and that's why I'm a card person. I do really feel bad, however, about the people who didn't participate in our Christmas exchange, or who weren't here then, because I don't have their addresses. I guess I don't know just how to say this, but here goes, maybe in the future you guys can PM or e-mail me with your thoughts on the card issue because I sure don't want to hurt as many feelings as I uplift. Do ya know what I mean???
I kind of feel that way about chat too. I don't want us to appear too 'clicky' for anyone new to join us on the thread. There's got to be a way to communicate (behind the scenes) so as not to turn anyone off. I would hate for anyone who really needs some support and encouragement to think they can't join us because we're snooty. Does that make any sence? Have I gone on long enough??? I'm sure I have.
I gotta run get ready for my big night out. You all have a good evening. Don't talk about me at chat tonight. You know how sensitive I am!!!
Oh, almost forgot. Here's a pic of honey and I having a good time tonight. Do you think the outfits will pass for semi-formal???
Last edited by thinthinker; 02-15-2003 at 01:53 PM.
I only have a minute as I told dh I was only e-mailing my sister.
As for bras. My daughter works in this upscale childrens' boutique and they carry women's maternity wear and she showed me these spectacular bras that are soft and gorgeous. They are nursing bras, but don't have the cup that opens and they have the sports back all cotton and really soft. I am going to buy a couple and try them.
Ok, here goes. It is not the best pic to show my hair, but you can see it anyway. I love it. It is so easy to take care of. I was shocked at the difference in my pic between Feb 1 and two weeks later too. I am so jazzed. Check out the fatty avitar compared to today!
Jack and I had a great time last night. We went down to the casinos, had dinner at a buffet and then played some. I splurged, but kept totally in control so I am happy about that. I drank water, did have a couple choc strawberries for dessert though and some chinese noodles, but mostly behaved myself no butter or fatty dressings. No pizza, deep fried stuff or high fat meat.
Well I gotta go.
Tina, I love you hon and I send you a big hug along with some friends, just to let you know I care!
Wow, I had a lot of reading to do!!! I'm late getting on here today, it's been such a busy day. Believe me, there is litteraly 4 loads of folded laundry on the livingroom floor all seperated into whos is whos and stuff waiting to be put away, another load int he dryer and one in the washer. My son and I also took all the bottles and cans back to the redemption center today...Ready for this....We had $38.80 in returnables . So then we went with our money in hand and got movies for tonight to watch and then I said how about just you and mom go out to lunch today, we went to subway(I know the points for that) and it was nice just me and my 10 year old. Then off to the grocery store to get the stuff we forgot yesterday, well by the time we came out we only have $5.00 left of the bottle money...oh well, we'll give that to hubby and tell him thats his share
Tina, I will not yell at your or give you sympathy, you said not too, but remember it took us a long time to get this way, it will take a while to fix it. Were all in the same place.
Thin, I agree about the cards and chat stuff, some peoples feelings could be hurt, but I loved the card too, made me feel great and put a big ole smile on my face and I just couldnt wait to tell hubby and what do I say "My friend sent this to me" funny you can make friends so easy on here, but I think it is because you can talk to each other and get to know people before just judging them on there features (you know what I mean!) Something is just so special still about the snail mail.
Hi guys... I don't have much to say. Heck... I don't have a darn thing to say. Just thought I would tell Donna how nice she looked. Love the new hair.
Hubby and I went to the casinos for a while tonight.
We were there for several hours and I only lost $20.
Okay... hopefully I will be gabbier tomorrow.
Thin... tell us all about your evening. One regret I do have is that I gave up dancing because my husband didn't like to dance.
I used to LOVE to dance. Now I would not be caught dead dancing in public. Hopefully some day I will put on dancing shoes again.
Sorry I missed chat guys! I guess it is not to be. I did try right at 7 and got bumped so gave up.
2cute: I love to dance, but hubby is not all that keen on it and has terrible rhythm and I end up leading, which drives him nuts! Because of the weight, it also would hurt my hip after just one dance and though like you did it at home, left the fast stuff to just there! I guess I should fess up. I lost $80 at the casino. I had $50 and put it all in one machine that I like to play never paying any attention that it was a quarter and not nickel. I usually play max nickels (45) and so was playing max and ran out of money in about 5 minutes. I am such a dummy. Went and sat at a dollar machine and watched the back of my husband as he played baccarat, not wanting to ruin his fun. I sat for about 15 minutes and got up and walked up behind him and whispered how are you doing. He was up by about 80$ and gave me another $30 which lasted me quit awhile. I was walking back and saw him get up from the table and he just laughed and pointed his thumb down so out of the casino we went.
I just want to thank you guys for all your encouragement. You keep me going.
Thin: I am ocd so I am always cleaning something. I sit down and squirm most of the time. You'd think I would be a size 4 wouldn't you?
Hope everybody has a nice Sunday. We are going back to a church we visited week before last. The pastor called and had a nice talk with Jack. I am always impressed with churches that visit you and call because I feel they really want you in their congregation. We have been really lax about church since moving here because we haven't been able to find one. I need my spirituality because I really go to pot. I start swearing etc and it seems to get out of hand like it is now. I used to never swear and it is one of the most shameful things I do as well as unladylike to the max.
Well, off I go to see if I am going to need an ark to get outside to walk!
Hi Chicks!!!
Happy Sunday to you all. I watched the movie "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" last night and it was good, but a short movie. Today we will be going to my sils to yes of all things watch the Daytona 500. I have to admit I do get a little excited and engrossed in it when the cars are like so close together you could only fit a finger between them and they don't crash. So yes, I guess I have been bitten by the bug, but I am still not a huge fan of it, I mean I could do without it.
I'm still op, and drinking the water and exercising. (well I missed Friday and Saturday, but I've been so busy) I know, that's no excuse, but it will work for today Got up this a.m and stepped on those lovely scales and they say up a pound and I just wanted to scream!!! So instead I will just chalk it up to water, I know I am still doing everything to a tee and journaling and I write everysingle thing down that goes into my mouth!! This week I will try to eat atleast the low end of my points everday, which I have been failing to meet, maybe that will speed up the process!!! But not gonna sweat the small stuff, life is to short.
My dh, has this major tooth ache today so we are all walking on pins and needles around here!!! Isn't it funny when a man gets sick the whole world comes to an end. Alls I keep hearing is awwww ohhhhh ahhhhh, god give me a break!!! I know it's no fun to have a tooth ache but do I have to listen to this all day and have to make the kids be ever so quiet so as not to make him mad I would love to see a man go through labor~~that would be the best!!!! I know this same man sent me flowers the other day at work, but the newness has worn off as if you could not tell (hahahaha) I love the man, but really he is a bigger baby that my 5 and 10 year old.
Donna/ look at those numbers drop!! Keep up the great work!
You might be hearing from me a lot these next couple of days...we are in the midst of a major snow storm and they are saying 18-30 inches...depending on which station you are listening too! Geesh...I sure hope they shut the roads down tomorrow morning!! My work don't care if its snowing or not...they want you in there!!
Anyways...I gotta run and get that term paper started!! Talk at you all later!!
Dance as though no one is watching you,
Sing as though no one can hear you,
Love as though you've never been hurt ,
and live as though heaven's on earth!
Last edited by katrinabgood; 02-16-2003 at 11:55 AM.
Wowza....Wowza!
I LOVE Saturdays!
Hey, for two points, I've eaten worse!
Cuz I could ramble on for awhile, if you like...
Very well then, 'nuff said. 
You know I love you, sweetie...look at the big picture...you have lost 70 lbs! That ain't just whistling Dixie!
Just checking in before I run up and shower, do my hair and press my dress for tonight. Big shindig, as I told you. I just love a night out with my husband. Oh shoot, I just remembered. This place has chairs with arms on them. CRAP!!! I've been here before and it was a tight fit. Hope I haven't spread since then! 
Honey, you had me crying. I'm glad it made your day.
. So then we went with our money in hand and got movies for tonight to watch and then I said how about just you and mom go out to lunch today, we went to subway(I know the points for that) and it was nice just me and my 10 year old. Then off to the grocery store to get the stuff we forgot yesterday, well by the time we came out we only have $5.00 left of the bottle money...oh well, we'll give that to hubby and tell him thats his share
Were all in the same place.
Just thought I would tell Donna how nice she looked. Love the new hair. 
Got up this a.m and stepped on those lovely scales and they say up a pound and I just wanted to scream!!! So instead I will just chalk it up to water, I know I am still doing everything to a tee and journaling and I write everysingle thing down that goes into my mouth!! This week I will try to eat atleast the low end of my points everday, which I have been failing to meet, maybe that will speed up the process!!! But not gonna sweat the small stuff, life is to short.
so we are all walking on pins and needles around here!!! Isn't it funny when a man gets sick the whole world comes to an end. Alls I keep hearing is awwww ohhhhh ahhhhh, god give me a break!!! I know it's no fun to have a tooth ache but do I have to listen to this all day and have to make the kids be ever so quiet so as not to make him mad
