I'm back!
 

Had a great time at the beach! DH and I walked a total of 16 miles in 2 days---so hopefully that offsets some of the treats we allowed ourselves.

I've missed you much but it was nice being with you all Thursday night.:)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, FLOWER!:D As I always say, thanks for incarnating!

Punkin, so there's a possibility that you'll be working with him? You mean the same building? Shoulder to shoulder? That's pretty wild if that's the case!

Kaylets, congrats on passing the test!

Anagram, thanks for the lovely story reminding us to sing.:)

Love to all---I'll check in tomorrow when I'm rested and settled back in. Just wanted to say hi!

Hello all!
 

Took a 2 hr nap and feel marvelous.

Yes, Punkin, I meant to ask as well -- We need DETAILS!!

Am watching Waterworld and sorting thru magazine baskets, doing 27 fling boogies one magazine at a time!

Still Saturday!
 

Two robins were sitting in a tree.

"I'm really hungry," said the first one. "Let's fly down and find some
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They flew down to the ground and found a nice plot of newly plowed
ground that was full of worms. They ate and ate and ate till they could
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"Let's just lay back here and bask in the warm sun," said the second.

"O K," said the first.

So they plopped down, basking in the sun. No sooner had they fallen
asleep, when a big fat tomcat up and gobbled them up.

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"I JUST LOVE BASKIN ROBINS."

hi everyone!

eydie-glad to hear you had such a nice time at the beach!
it has been a rather rough time emotionally for me the last couple of days. i definitely thought about going off program, but made the decision instead to remain op and exercise, which i have to say, felt pretty good. it's supposed to be nice here again today, and i plan to get out and enjoy the lovely sunshine while it lasts. i hope everyone has a good remainder of your weekend. take good care of yourselves.

Scrumptious Sunday!
 

Hello All!!

Kettle is on!! I've opened the curtains and pulled the shades sw you can see the birds flying across the lake. Tonight, as the sun sets, we'll be able to see them return. The air feels soft and light, but its not quite warm enough to sit on the porch w/o sweaters. So, I'll stay inside closer to the music and keep an eye on the kettle. Who's ready for a cup?
Speaking of tea, I'm seeing lots of other posts regarding an English Toffee tea. Anyone try it yet??

Scale shows up 1.5lb this am -- not official but a definite indicator.
Had soups Friday and Saturday, wonder if its too much salt but don't think that's the case. Think its just how things are going.

I have to get back into some sort of activity-- Too much going on to think just good music and quiet time will deal with it all. Another post I saw from "Your Real Age" says if you actively practice a stress reliever practice ( yoga, tai chai, etc) you can reduce your real age by
16 years!. And coincidentally, our PBS channel last weekend was showing a yoga class designed for seniors w/ lmited flexibilty and/or medical problems. This class had each person using a chair in case they felt they needed to grab and balance. Some of these folks had accomplished amazing things and many of them freely admitted yoga was the last thing they thought they'd ever be doing.

Eydie- Tell us about the beach! did you have a big monster storm Thursday evening?? Buckets and buckets of water?

Frogger- What kind of fan club jam was in Williamsburg? I've never been been have seen lots of the pottery from there- In fact, I have to force myself to only look as I already have more than I can use or store!! I admit it, its more than a hobby!

New Orleans! That sounds like fun! Never been but still sounds great!

MissW- Still raining your way? At least its not like Wyoming w/ allt that snow! I know, easy for me to say when the sun is shining!

Punkin- did you do carry on luggage only? We are planning a trip in May and I figured we'd just do carry on as we're only gone a few days. And since its Florida, I think we'll leave the boots home!

How big are these road runners anyway?? 3 ft tall maybe? I have to admit, the only ones I've ever seen are from the cartoon.

WSW- you posted as I was writing-- GOOD FOR YOU!! You're still facing the right direction! Let me pour you a cup of tea !
Its tough when we feel as though everythings out of control. Its hard not to get caught in the undertow. There's always support here for you!

Dollar-- Is there still snow on the roof at your job??

Anagram-- Seen any robins yet?? Not I. That's one thing that still amazes me. The robins are still so chubby when they get to Delaware-- when I lived in CT, they seemed to be 1/2 the size--
Wonder how big they are when they start their trip!!

Ceara- How goes it?

Arrabella- Couldnt tell from your post how familiar you might be w/ the Children of Alcoholics program. My limited experience is only this: there is a definite link to the same behaviors seen in families w/ domestic violence. Often times the "victims" kindness and compassion are manipulated to make the alcoholics behavior " acceptable" . Roles are often reveresed, child is forced to become parent to win " approval " and "affection" and many children are forced to deal w/ adult responsiblities long before they should. The idea of "family loyalty" is twisted far beyond the true meaning and the children are often expected to carry a guilt burden that isn't theirs in the first place.
I often have to remind a very close friend that its not the same family member -- that its the alcohol/drugs talking, stealing, lying. My best to you.

Wildfire--! How goes it??
Scoobysnacks- Time for a check in please!


Today's thought is:


"Hope is one of the ways in which what is merely future and potential is made vividly present and actual to us. Hope is the positive, as anxiety is the negative, mode of awaiting the future." --- Emil Bruner


Need to run to the Empress's favorite store and stock up on flavored water. Maybe we can get that scale to move b/4 tomorrow's weigh in!!

I'll be back!

My day was way good as birthdays go, you may read about it on Alternachicks chat thread. I bought a new scale. Mine was off by ten bounds. Guess I am at 200 again! Bummer!!!

Non scale victory!
 

Took the great neighbors to brunch today. Very enjoyable. And food's been bad all day. Bad, bad.

The "victory" is that I wore an outfit I had not had on for many years (most of the things I've saved are pretty classic). It looked good, felt good. Two of the women (I see them pretty often) commented that I had lost so much weight and then said they'd "hate to see you lose any more because you look so good right now". Of course, they are just so nice but since we know I still weigh 215 pounds.......Last time I heard that I was at 130 and it was a loooong time ago. But it was a big nsv anyway. So out go all the winter "too bigs". And most of last summer's as well, I suspect. Frugal me wants to get every last wear out of things but I'm realizing it's at the expense of non-scale victories.

Been so slow I thought our thread took off to the LSM to seek out the banished leprechauns. Must just be spring breaking out all over and everyone out enjoying it. Hope life was good to you this weekend.

Glad you enjoyed birthday, flower.

Haven't seen robins yet, Kaylets. May be there but I've only seen the black crows or whatever. HEAR lots of birdies in the a.m. though. Mourning doves particularly loud today.

wsw = good for you for staying op through emotional pain. I've been falling apart lately and feel I've got to get it together before I regain. DO NOT want to go backwards. My commitment is basically to eating healthy and seem to have forgotten what that means lately.

FRESH START (again).:D

Fresh Start Monday!!
 

Hello all!!

Fresh start Monday!


:D :D

Hello all!!

Yesterday DH and I went to visit a Trader Joe's store near by. They specialize is whole and organic foods-- Found the Empress's Cafe Twists but found them after we had already found Chocolate Meringue cookies. The Meringue's are OH MY GOODNESS Good. And so much bigger than the Meringue kiss cookies recipes. And 4 cookies are 2 pts ( 100 calories). Rich, sweet taste of chocolate. Not as rich as a candy bar but not that "almost chocolate" taste.
Their website shows more stores than their grocery bags list. ( The store we were in wasnt listed on the bag)
And PS, if I remember, the container of Meringue's was just bout $4.00. Finally, something great to bring to a Party or Potluck.

DH's decided to incoroporate some fish back into his regime as he thinking he's not getting all the Omega 3 's he should. He made lemon pepper sword fish w/ baby portabellas, steamed asparagus and sweet potatoes last night. I blend cinammon, splenda and Brummell yogurt spread into the sweet potato and am a happy woman. Don't think a restaraunt would've had such a tasty, healthy meal to offer.

So, here we go Monday, here we go----Personally, I'd prefer it was Saturday again but know I must deal w/ Monday to get to another Saturday...........

As the Empress would say, we must not be interested in defeat- as long as we are facing the right direction, we are still trying! We may need to tread water as we regroup and regather momentum but we are not defeated! We are doing the best we can! We are learning new things everyday!!

We may not show the results we want today but are we expecting too much today??

Today's thought is
COLOR=darkblue]"Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes but never quit." Conrad Hilton, Hotel Executive[/COLOR]


Take care my lovelies!!

Fresh Start Monday!
 

Monday BONUS!!


Change is inevitable, except from a vending machine.

:lol: :dizzy: ;) !!!

Good Morning All!

We had a great time in Williamsburg but I am tired today.

Kaylets- It was his Virginia Fuel jam (Virginia chapter of the Metallica Fan Club)

He played wonderfully and we went shopping on sunday. Didn't buy much (a few souviniers but got some walking done!)

Weighed in this morning and I am up 1 lb. I'll see how it goes this week. I'm hoping for a 2 lb loss for the week. I'm going to be really good!!!:^:

Supposed to be absolutly beautiful weather around here for the next couple of days. Time to break out the spring duds and see what's too big.

Everyone have a good day!

Well, I bought a new scale on Saturday and instead of being 189 like on my old broke one, I was 201.5. Today it is reporting a 199.5. Not gonna make my Easter challenge but I am gonna keep trying to get them to go down, down down!!!! Not gonna give up!

Hello all... :wave:

What a weekend huh? Hard to turn off the tv and hard to keep watching too. We're trying to find out where our neighbor's son is - last we heard he was in San Diego, but we think he's shipped out (he's a Marine). I used to baby-sit this "kid" and now he's... well, I guess he'll be out there soon.
Probably a major reason why my stomach's upset and I've had a kink in my shoulder for over a week.... I won't even mention the damned twitch in my right lower eyelid. Ugh!

Anywho, had a mega-boring weekend. I forced myself to do nothing, felt poopy all weekend, and still don't feel rested. I am down 1/2 a pound though - building on the loss from my traveling week... I've been craving protein and devoured a steak last night - and could've eaten a second! I normally go 2-3 days between eating beef or chicken but I don't think this is going to be one of those weeks. Meeeeeat, I need meeeeeat! :cbg:

This week, more house stuff. Ordering some gravel to tame some of my 5 acres of dirt! I have daffodils and jonquils (sp?) coming up and the place is looking "springy". In a few weeks I'll plant my annuals on my front and side decks. :cool:

Eydie - The beach sounds great! It's one of the things I miss about living in the Bay Area - no beaches in central Oregon!
"My guy" will be working in LA as an assistant - not here in my office - but he will be an employee, which guarantees we'll meet - someday. He called on Friday to chat, once for an hour, then again a few hours later asking if I would keep him company while he was stuck in traffic... I feel so lucky to have maintained our friendship.

WSW - Keep up that sunshine therapy! It does a world of good when you're going through hard times... hang in there.

Kaylets - :cb: How do we like you now? We think you're awesome! Congratulations on passing that test! So how hard was it to not go into your boss's office and say "nah, naaah, na, na, naaaaah!" (apply thumb to nose, wiggle fingers and stick out tongue accordingly).
I did do carry on only on my way to Arizona, then checked a bag on the way home (it met me in Sacramento). Either way is easy - as long as your carry on bag fits easily under the seat in front of you - I had to shove mine in there and yank it out (not fun with a row of people waiting for you).
As for the roadrunners - they're small compared to the cartoon ("beep beep, zip bang!" - sorry :lol: ). They're about a foot tall with their little tails in the air - and they look MEAN. They stare down my Dad's beagles like they're wondering if they're slow enough to catch and eat!
Oh, and the robin joke was HYSterical! Thank goodness those little flying poop machines have moved on!

Flower - Happy belated birthday!!!! :hat: I'm happy it was a good one!

Anagram - Yea, the nice loss while away from home has me scratching my chin too :chin:... and the fact that the urge to binge still hasn't really returned. I guess I grew some in the few days I was with Dad - perhaps quietly learned a life lesson? Maybe a little healing?
Congrats on the NSV too. Sooooo cool to get back into clothes and have people notice!

Well, guess that's all from me for now. Have a wonderful day everyone and let's hope Monday's over fast!

Terri

Hi all!

Punkinseed- way to go on the weight loss! The sunshine therapy is continuing here again today. It really was gorgeous yesterday and again today. This weather is spoiling me a little.
Frogger-glad to hear you had a good time in Williamsburg.
Anagram-i hope things will start to get easier for you soon too.

I lost 2 lbs. this week, so really down 1 because i had gone up last week, but since I lose slowly, I'll take it! I'm op and exercising, so pleased about that. I hope everyone has a good remainder of their day. I'm thinking of all of you. Take good care of yourselves. All the best, wsw.

Happy Monday!!!!

Oh wow, last week was horrible, had me wondering if I could ever get back on my feet. Saturday I had a conference to go to, missed the car-pool and had to ask my friend to drive me to SeaTac ('bout 20min away) I was so frustrated when I got there, late, and remained grumpy through the entire thing. But... the speakers were very inspirational and I guess that I took a little something away from it. Last night I got back on the phone and set a couple of CutCo appointments:) That makes me feel better... but here's the kicker. I e-mailed a resume on Friday on nothing but a hope, and I was feeling so inspired today that I decided to re-email and make sure that the had recieved it. No sooner had I hit send, my phone rings, it's that place. He hadn't gotten my second e-mail yet, but said that they were very impressed w/ what they saw in my resume :D (he nearly offered me the job over the phone) and invited me to meet the staff tommorrow!!!:cb: :dance: :goodvibes :cb: I was (and still am) so excited that I danced around the living room after we hung up. :lol: Don't get me wrong, I'm still going to my interview w/ the resturant today, but this other thing would be soooooo much better! BTW: receptionist/ assistant producer @ an animation co.

AND

nsv: for my interview today I put on a size 10 skirt. I could get it on last fall, but it was really uncomfortable... Today, it zips up fine and feels great!

And the thing is... I would never be acomplishing these kind of things without the support of you gals. :grouphug: Thank you so much! :goodvibes::goodvibes:

-w-

Kaylets, you were asking about the weather at the beach---we had it all! It was rainy and cold one minute, then the sun came out, then rainy and warm, then foggy, then sunny. We had everything but snow! Still it was great--don't know if I mentioned this already but the big treat I got for myself was a set of 4 belly-dancing videos and one of those fancy, jingly coin belts. Hee hee!:devil: DH is lovin' it---so nice to know that after 19 years I still have the power to intrigue!:s: :s: :s:

Flower, you made out like a bandit on your birthday. Wow, that was a lot of loot!:) I read your diary today and I want to tell you that when I first started doing Pilates it wasn't pretty.:lol: I felt like I had no control and was just flailing everywhere--and now I'm pretty good at it. Which tape do you have?
How's Grif doing today?

Anagram, nothing tells the real story like how well our clothes fit. I remember "blousing"my tops because they wouldn't fit over my hips and butt---I love it when my old things fit properly now.

wsw, congrats on losing the 2 pounds!

MissWashu, is the job a sure thing? It sounds great!

Greetings to everyone else!

I'm doing well as far as food and exercise these days. But I'm struggling with body image issues. Comes and goes....

Eydie-I have the one for dummies. :) I just started Yoga too. I think the yoga one will help with the flexibility I need for the pilates tape. So...it gets easier? Good.

'afternoon ladies (and any lurking gentlemen)

WSW - Way to go on the loss! :cb:
:flow2: Here comes the sun, la la la la, here comes the sun, la la la la, and it's all right, do do do do do dah dah... (that's all the singing anyone's gonna hear from me!)

Miss Washu - YOU GO! The job sounds wonderful (and fun to boot). Good luck at your "juuuust in case" interview and let us know how meeting the staff at the other place goes!

Flower - Yoga gets easier... I'll never forget the first successful 'down dog' - where I could feel that I was doing it perfect. Amazing... and you feel taller afterward too!

Gonna have to look into Eydie's belly dancing... I think that sounds like fun! :cb:

Toodles for now, must away to home!
Tomarrow I'm off to Home Depot to buy deck makin's and get my windshield fixed. Oh, yeah, did I mention the chip in my brand $#%^ new $%(&* car's windshield I got on my way to #%(& California???? Yep... :rolleyes:

Terri

Monday, Monday...
 

Glad it's almost over. My boss is an ***. Completely acting like a child, and I'm not having it! I'm fed up, completely. I applied to three jobs yesterday. I'll likely take a pay cut if I move because I have some supervisory status in my position, but at this point I'd flip burgers to get the **** outta there, if only it would pay the bills. So, it's official....I'm looking for work (elsewhere).

On a more positive note, our team beat the first place bowling team in our league tonight, so that moves us into first place with only a few weeks to go! :cb:

I'm enjoying my new treadmill. Having it in the middle of my living/dining area makes it pretty hard to ignore. I figure even if I only do 15 minutes, it's better than nothing. Although I've done at least 40 minutes every day. Last night I did an hour.

Punkin, that's so cool that your guy is going to be working for your location in CA. Good way to keep in touch! :s: Get that windshield fixed before it has a chance to crack...much easier repair bill to swallow! Will keep a good thought for your neighbor's son. Hey, congrats on the continued loss!

Eydie, glad your enjoyed your beach get-away! It soothes the soul, doesn't it? I'm having those body image moments, too....keep wanting to see results, frustrated with the lack of, then think hey, it's not so bad, then hate to look in the mirror...rinse and repeat....

MissWashu, congrats on the interviews! Come stand next to me so I can absorb some of your good luck through osmosis, will you? Great NSV!

wsw, congrats on the loss! Amazing how a little warm air and sunshine can turn our moods around, isn't it?

flower, you just need to break that scale in, that's all. ;) It's just sensitive because it's new. Glad you had a nice birthday!

Kaylets, sweet potatoes with cinnamon...mmmmm...I love sweet potatoes! Give me a plate of them with some baked baby carrots and I'm a happy camper.:T Hmmmm...you can reduce your age by 16 years, huh? I'd be 18 again!!! Definitely going to dig out my Yoga videos... :yes:

Anagram...lean on us when you're not strong, and we'll be your friends, we'll help you carry on.....okay, I'll stop singing...but you know what I mean. :grouphug: Let those compliments you received carry you for a few days until you get your sea legs again.

Hello to Frogger, Arabella, Empress Amarantha in the Kingdom of Lurk, Senamay if you are out there, dollar, ceara, and anyone I may have missed! :wave:

Tuesday evening
 

Hello all!

Punkin- glad things went so well on your trip-- DH shaves every day, did you pack a razor or just buy one when you got there?

and this is interesting about the friend. Lonesome in traffic, heh? And he could've called how many other people?? hmmmmmmm

Yes, the news is like a car crash, you don't want to know but can't stop looking-- Who would've thought that the S Korea base my sil is at seems safe compared to Iraq right now??

No, I did not stick my tongue out- I resisted!!
;)

We had to replace a windshield in DH's brand new truck too.
Little pebble hit it during one of the storms and then the intense cold just made the crack grow.

Flower-- glad you're birthday went so well. Sorry the new scale is higher- Have you ever put 5lbs of flour or sugar on the scale to test how right it is?
I know how important those 2lbs are but believe me, a day will come when you'll wonder if it was really true or just a dream.

MissW-- what a great day for you! Resume impresses, your dress to impress fits like a dream---- Maybe the wheel has turned? Just keep smiling-- Having "dueling" interviews is a great feeling for me-- it makes me calmer knowing I have two chances instead of just one. Try and get lots of rest tonight so you GLOW in the am!!

Eydie- Everything but snow is a good description!! Makes such a difference when you don'tm have to be anywhere-- not sure if you were right on the water but storms on the water are awesome. Better than tv or fireworks.

WSW_- GOOD FOR YOU! I know that feeling this week too! Only pound but sure felt good-- almost like it was 10!!

Frogger-- wow, I had no idea-- The whole fan club met in Willamsburg?? More, more tell us MORE ( please!)

Wildfire-- Good luck on the job search-- sometimes, that's the only option-- " see ya, gotta go now"-- Really makes you wonder, DON'T THEY KNOW WHO THEY"RE DEALING WITH??

Somehow, cleaning or what have you, I tore a muscle in my shoulder and need to rest it. Too bad, I cant' do that sitting-

So good night all!!

Oh, and ps, did I mention I was a lb down myself!! Yahoo!

Kaylets...just put a 2-5 pound weights on it, it comes up as 10.25. Thats pretty accurate. Owell, as long as it is consistant. The numbers don't really mean anything. They just are a mood enhancer!

'Lo all. Just a flyby to let you know I'm still around and lurking a bit.

Thanks for the the "lean" offer, Wildfire. I think today I had the meltdown I've been planning since dh went into hospital in Dec. You know," I'll have a breakdown when I have the chance". I suspect to some degree that's what's been at the root of my recent ups and downs. Pretty much went with it, acknowledged what I thought it was, told myself I expected it sometime, etc. Hope this does it and I can get back on track.

We did have some good news today. Some of his test numbers have improved and his dialysis was cut so now he's doing 3 hours instead of 4. While we were enjoying that news, his cardiologist called and said not to take any more blood thinner, that his numbers there were high. Now they've been high before but they've never called at 9 at night before and of course he had just taken a pill at dinner. So, hold my breath time. he's having a "routine" stress test tomorrow and we should hear about surgery schedule later in the week.

I'm thinking of joining the Empress on sabbatical but I'm afraid I'd do worse then. Plus I'd miss you all so much. But if I don't show up for a while, it's just meltdown time.

Thanks all! :goodvibes:

I'll come back tommorrow and let you know how it went. 'Til then G'night.

-W-

Targetting Tuesday!!
 

Hello all!!

Anagram! The blood thinners are dicey aren't they?? We had an experience about 6-7 yrs ago with them as well. And you know what, you're right-- you are do for R & R!!! And you deserve it too!! A planned R&R for all care takers !! What would you love to do?? Stay in bed all day? Stay in the tub? Laugh till you cry? Eat a monster bag of M&M's?
I hope you can fit something in. No matter what it is-- And hope you can find the time to post once in awhile. We'll miss you and its just not the same when folks aren't here!! ( Did you see that Empress, Scooby, Senamay??)

Flower-- I LOVE IT-- The scale is just a mood ehnancer-- Very good -- its so true-----


OK-- Tuesday-- First Tuesday of Spring-- How shall we mark the day?? DH is already making juice w/ lots of greens, its not exactly what I'd mix w/ coffee but maybe it'll open my eyes this am!
For myself, I intend scheduling time for myself. Myself as priority one. If I am not at my best, I cannot give my best to family.
Just like maintenance for the car! And for starters, I am going to give myself a big pat on the back for doing the best I can! If it was one of you, I'd be applauding, I deserve support from myself too!!

Spring Renewal, Recommitment, Rest and Relaxation.

Today's thought is :


I try to learn from the past, but I plan for the future by focusing exclusively on the present. That's where the fun is. "
Donald Trump- Real Estate Investor


Take care all!

TUESDAY BONUS-- Two for the price of one!
"Food is an important part of a balanced diet" , Fran Lebowitz

Good Morning all!

Today is WW for me not sure how I did this week I seem to be struggling with staying away from the bad food and that frustrates me because for the longest time I have been able to just say no. Im trying very hard to get back there, some of the problem is the time of day Im having my dinner it is too late so I find myself nibbling and on Sun at work I didn't have my carrots at break in the morning because I was out of them and they seem to really take the edge of the nibbling for the whole day, when I got home at 4 I found myself nibbling at anything and eerything until I was done making dinner. I gave myself a good slap on the wrist for that. I did however go shopping yesterday to buy a few tops and ended up with enough close to make 3 new interchangable outfits. the pants are a size 14 down from a 24 and the tops are a medium down from 4XL so that was great and I had a great time doing it I love buying close now I have so many more choices. Well have a great day all I have to run. I have a doctors appointment today and I hope he will take me off my BP meds this time completely he has been decreasing them since Sept I'll check in after weigh in tonight.

Happy Tuesday all!

Well, I meditated, asking that I not dream about the war and what do I dream about instead????? Mexico.... not the beautiful Cancun, beachy Mexico, but Algodones, where I went - then I thought all the things I bought were in my bed. Woke up at 1am with a headache. It's going to be a long, strange week. :rolleyes:

Wildfire - Waaahoooo!!!! Congrats on the bowling victory! :cb: Go get 'em! Good luck on the job front. Years ago I left a job and took a sizeable pay cut so I could quit my hour + commute. It was worth it. There's other things besides money... (your mental health is worth more!).

Kaylets - I had a disposable razor in my bag. You can have those, you just can't have the old fashioned straight razor kind (WHO uses those now???). However, if you happen to have a metal nail file you'll want to leave it home - they WILL take that away.
Congrats on the loss and take care of that shoulder!!

Anagram - Ya know, I think we all have a pressure release valve. Every so often, when under stress I think we have to slowly let out some steam or else we're just going to blow. Allow yourself this release. Keep us posted on hubby and know that we're here - even if all we can do is listen (I hope that helps).

Dollar - :crossed: that your Dr. takes you off the meds. You've been doing SO great! Cool about the clothes too - I bet you're ready for a whole new wardrobe aren't you? Can we go shopping with you??? :lol:

Yea, I'm ticked about my windshield, but there's no out of pocket money for me. Since the car's brand new (rolled to 2,000 miles when I got home) comprehensive will cover it and they can't raise my rates. They're coming today to see if they can heat-treat it - if not they'll replace it... :rolleyes: I'd like to flatten the tires of the guy who cut me off on I5 and kicked up that rock! Oh well....

Going to bed early tonight with my friend Benadryl (I *will* sleep dammit!)

Terri :faint:

Flower, I have the 'Pilates for Dummies' tape and really like it. I still can't do that last exercise. My arms aren't as strong as they should be, but I've got great man-crusher legs! :s: [not exactly sure what that means....]

Kaylets, your swordfish meal sounded sublime! Can we come have dinner at your place?:D

Punkin, congrats on losing that 1/2 pound. It all counts! I'm still trying to gather up the courage to step on the scales; it's just too much of a heart breaker to see it go up and I'm afraid that would be the case with me.

Wildfire, work problems are such a pain, to say the least. I had to have a talk with one of my co-workers this morning and it turned out really well. I addressed the issue and everything's okay. I was ready for some big defensive manuever from her [MY fear] and it simply didn't happen. What a relief! And I felt so healthy and mature for doing it! Could you approach your boss and voice what's bothering you? Then again, finding another job sends a pretty clear message too!:D

Anagram, sending you lots of good energy, my friend. You've held up for so long. Truthfully, I'm kind of glad you've finally gotten around to having a meltdown. [I hope you know what I mean!] Take care of yourself, and let your husband take care of you too. One thing that I've learned is that people really want to help and are just waiting for instructions. Please don't stay away from us too long!

Dollar, you went from a size 24 to a 14! Wow! That's incredible, you must be so proud. You're the inspiration queen of the day!

I baked lots of cookies at work and didn't have any--not a nibble. I've done really well the last 3 days. I have to look ahead to next week--I have 5 food events I have to cook for, so I should start planning my strategy now.

Tuesday evening!
 

Hello all!

Yes Punkin, I know just how you feel, I knew I kept waking up but didnt realize how tired I was till about 9:30 am and felt it all day.

Lots of water in today and even got some walking in chasing around for documents I needed but I am done now.

MissW - wonder how the interview worked out?


Sweet dreams my lovelies!~ I 'm done!

hi all!

good to catch up on all your posts.
anagram-with all you've been going through surrounding your husband's health, no wonder you had your meltdown. you and your husband are in my thoughts. please take good care of yourself!!
more lovely spring weather here today. it's spoing me. op and did my exercise.
well, thinking of you all. take care.

Warm Wednesday??
 

Hello all!!

Not sure what the forecast is but either way , its FIRST WEDNESDAY OF SPRING AND ........ here we go Wednesday, here we go!

Now this is interesting-- this am the scale says 5lbs up! No breakfast yet, but 5lbs! I did have SF Hot chocolate yesterday-- 2 packets per cup- 2 cups-- wonder how much sodium--
Am I considering this a gain? No-- but I am wondering about the sodium!

Did get my hot bath last night and even got one dog bathed too b/4 I drained the tub.

To everyone-- I have to repeat what Flower said yesterday, it just keeps coming back to me-- "The scale is just a mood enhancer" --

And from another poster says too" If food is not the problem, food is not the solution" ....................

If all we can do today is keep GUILT at bay, than we are still making progress!


Take care all!
Today's thought is;
"Think not a trifle, though it small appear: Small sands make the mountain, moments make the year. " Edward Young


:genie:

Oooh, it's quiet here..... hope those that are missing are at least lurking!

I have deck pieces in my back yard! I got home yesterday and my stepfather had placed the major boards in their places so I could get a visual of the deck. I can't wait!!! Of course the cats are glued to the back door wondering what that stuff is on the ground.... :lol:

Eydie - Impressive all that baking and no nibbles!

Kaylets - Thank you for re-posting some of those ol' 'lighbulb moment' posts. It's so true that food isn't the problem OR the solution. I think I should start repeating this to myself... :chin:

WSW - Enjoy that springy weather for me. I got to sleep last night to the sound of heavy rain. Very nice, until the high winds followed and I woke up at 4am with my bedroom window rattling! So far sunny today :cb: but I hear we have more rain, hail and lightning/thunder coming today... :rain:

:wave: everyone!

Haircut today (yes, I still have roots!) and going back to scoop up some more of those perfect fitting bras I found before my trip.

Toodles,

Terri

hi everyone!

punkinseed-i'll try and send some nice weather your way! if that didn't work, know that at least my good thoughts are on their wayto you.
i liked all the quotes, kaylets. they all seemed to resonate with me today. thanks.
this morning, i was thinking about how much weight i still have to lose and seemed to have forgotten about all the weight i've already lost. i needed that reminder. i am about to do my exercises. hope everyone has a good day. take care.

wsw

Kaylets, pay no attention to the scale---it's a fluke or maybe you read it wrong or maybe an errant leprechaun was clinging to it trying to psyche you out. Don't fall for it!

Punkin seed, that's pretty exciting about the deck. How long have you had your house?

wsw, you're so right about how we forget how far we've come. I always get that when I see photos of my overweight self wearing that "oh pleeease, don't take my picture" look.

Flower, I read your diary entry today and I can relate to your feeling badly about missing your appointment. One time I totally forgot a dentist's appointment and they called me at home and I immediately went into feeling like an irresponsible teenager and it bothered me for days! Gotta learn to let these things go!

Did one of my new belly dancing tapes today--this one focused on arms and abs. It was fun but I couldn't keep my arms up thru the whole thing. It's not that the moves were difficult, I'm just going to have to build up my stamina. So that's going to be a mini-goal of mine. I will say this, as long as I'm doing Pilates and bellydancing, I feel no need for crunches! :D Now if I could just get rid of this little cushion of fat over my mighty abs I'd be okay.:o

Well I went to the doctor and the news wasn't great. My blood pressure is fantastic but because I have a sore hip he put mye on an anti-inflamatory and because they raise blood pressure he was not comfortable taking me off my meds, so he told me to come back in 3 weeks and he would decrease it by half again by then I will be off the anti-inflamatory. I was a little bummed but I got over it when I weighed in later that day and I was down 1.2 so that makes 87.4 I'll take that.
I want to try to make sure I get my walking in everyday but it is hard to get going when i have this painful hip and it is worse at night when I normally go for my walk. Starting next week my friend that goes to weight watchers with me wnts to start walking on Mons for 2 hours while her doaughter ins in town taking a course. Im not sure I have it in me for 2 hours at 7pm but I will give it a try, Im use to 45 min - 1 hr. Anyway time to run I hope you all have a great evening, take care all.

Wednesday evening!
 

Hello all!!

That long soak last night was great! Need to do that more often!

Tonight, I have to write my review- never done that before.
YIKES!

No, I'm not worried about the scale-- probably greenies like you say being mean or maybe -- this is probably what they were up to-- an early April fools' joke-- ??

anyway-- let me get started on this review and I'll check in later if I finish it early!

Hi - back briefly. So much I want to respond to but not up to it yet. Weighed in at 214.4 this a.m. Down from last week but not great. I've lost a total of .6 since Feb 14th but I guess better down than up.

I recovered from the meltdown and had a good day during the midst of a rollercoaster week (and it's only wednesday). The high blood number of Monday evening was due to some sort of error at the clinic, Had to have another test done yesterday. Then had stress test done. Got good news tonight that there's no blockages to heart or anything. And blood levels were ok.

The dialysis is still cut but they had also told him that day that another test result showed he could probably go off dialysis. You can imagine how that made him feel. When they rechecked, it was not so. Apparently, another testing error!

Also heard from vascular surgeon that things looked good in his left arm for the surgery he needs. Had a call from his office today that that is tentatively set for April 11th. Some other problems to be worked out yet so we're waiting to hear more on that.

So while I've been recovering from original meltdown, we've been on this rollercoaster. I suspect my meltdown was premature - I usually wait until it's ALL over before I go down for the count.

Kaylets - I'd choose to laugh 'til I cried. Strangely, while I'll eat M&Ms if they're there, I'm having no craving for them. Like tonight, I told myself I can have something and can't figure out what I'd like. I've gone over all sorts of things in my head that are here in the house and don't seem to want any of them. Want SOMETHING just don't know what. And several times recently, I've been checking out of little stores where they have a box of homemade Easter eggs (including my dear peanut butter) and only 60 cents stands between me and nirvana and (believe it or not) I just shrugged my shoulders and said "oh, well". Who is this person living in my body?

Shopped a bit again this afternoon. Bought navy slacks (again) as one's I bought in fall are too baggy and another outfit in Misses sizes - one of my goals. Plus, today dh mentioned the black slacks I had on were looking baggy and i just bought them what seems like a short time ago and they were a pound or two snug when I bought them.

So even though the scale says I'm not doing much, I still feel the Pants=o=meter is working to some degree.

Hi to all, apologies for not catching up w/individuals. Looking for a peaceful day tomorrow. No dialysis, no appointments, hopefully sunshine and a runarond day with my old bf who (despite all of the above) is feeling better day by day and has even been out doing a bit of lawn work. Okay, I'm not really happy about this because I thought we had agreed we'd hire someone this year. But he said it just felt so good to be out digging in the dirt. I won't fight him as long as he keeps it moderate. Of course, he's never known the meaning of the word in the past so I don't have much confidence.

Hmm, maybe some peanut butter on crackers? W/milk? Best I've come up with so far. Nitey-nite.

Terrific Thursday
 

Hello all!

Anagram- how FRUSTRATING! To be given two sets of wrong test results!! And of course, it's difficult to find out, were they misread at the lab or by the doctor?? Glad your DH is finding the stress relief out in the yard- - I know you'll be keeping an eye on him--

Big excitement about the baggy pants though!! At least DH's noticing if you're not! Seems like your spring walks are making a difference, never mind what the scale says!!

I hope you're luck finding clothes to fit is better than mine- When I was a size 24, it was hard to find, and all the sizes in between, just seems like what I'm looking for is not there! Used to think it was becuase the stores didnt sell much of the bigger sizes but now realize its when I show up at the store, NOT my size!! I just have bad timing!

Well, review didnt get written because I sent home the wrong file on the computer. So guess what I'll be doing early this am.

Is this one full week of spring now???
How shall we remember the day? Right this minute, for me, it might just be getting thru it!! Very sore and achy but we're inbetween rain storms so its really no suprise.
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Have a little question for the day..........:?:

Quest 109 from the Book of Questions
"Since adolescence, in what three-year period do you feel you experienced the most personal growth and change?"

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And today's thought is:"Love the moment and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries"-- Corita Kent


Here's to Thursday!!
We're all in this boat together, we each have an oar, and if we just give our oar a little push, we can MOVE!!!!!!!!!!!

Dollar-- BRAVO on the lbs down!! You are so close I know you can nearly touch that 90lb mark!! Know you're disappointed about the BP medicine but it sounds to me that if it wasnt for the antinflam for the hip wasnt needed, you'd be off the BP med too!!

And I hope the snow is off the roof by now!! Has spring shown up in your part of the world yet??

I MISS the EMPRESS, ARABELLA, SCOOBY, SENAMAY, CEARA, and everyone else I'm missing!! Hope you can come by and let us know how you're doing! WE NEED YOU!!


Take care!

Good Morning All!!

Hope everyone is doing fine!
I weigh in tommorow and am hoping for a 2lb loss. :crossed:

I'm bummed out though today. For the second day in a row (and a few a couple of weeks ago) my fiance hasn't been able to go to work. We have 1 car and I use it to go to work. My work is a totally different way that to get to his (he's an electrician and moves around sites a lot). So if he doesn't work he doesn't get paid. Less money for us! A guy he works with that he PAYS $40 a week for a ride to and from work decides he's not going yesterday or today. So we've been brainstorming trying to figure out where we can come up with the money for another car (plus insurance etc) It's darn near impossible having to pay for the wedding too. I don't know what to do!!!

Speaking of wedding, the pastor that we finally found that said he would perform our ceremony has never called. We've been calling for 3 weeks and he must be on vacation or something. We're supposed to meet with him to write up the ceremony. Don't know what's going on there!!!!

Guess I'm having a bad day.

Hope everyone elses day goes better than mine!!!
Hugs to you all!! :grouphug:

Dollar, sorry your visit to the doctor didn't go according to plan---but you how overly cautious doctors can be, Generally a good trait to have in a doctor!:)

Anagram, Thanks for checking in. Even though your husband is on dialysis now, there is the possibility that he can stop altogther some day? Wouldn't that be grand? Speaking of that, I think it's wonderful that you have that 'take it or leave it' attitude toward your beloved PB eggs. You're a new woman!
By the way, since you mentioned your meltdown I've been trying to remember the saying that was on a plaque in my grandmother's house and I think I've got it: "When all this is over, I'm going to have a nervous breakdown. I deserve it, I've worked hard for it and no one is going to deprive me of it!" :lol:

Frogger, good luck with your weigh-in. What a pain about needing an extra car. I tell ya, I can handle anything but when it comes to worrying about finances, I can go into panic mode pretty quickly.

Kaylets, I love the Book of Questions! They're always fun to use when meeting someone new--it's a good way to find out how twisted someone is!
Honestly I think I may be in the midst of my biggest 3-year period of growth and change. I had that false cancer diagnosis last year [a life-altering experience if there ever was one!], a parting of the ways with someone who was a big part of my life for 24 years, I'm turning 40 with all the gifts and challenges that come with it. I feel all sorts of shifts happening with myself---physically, spiritually, and dare I say? even sexually! The 40's are going to be fun! Can I get an amen, sisters?:D

I'm still here!