Yee-Haaa! I got my new computer, and I"m back online!! Finally. I feel so out of our little group.... I used to check in almost hourly, had even started a lot of threads we used to talk on.. now I"m like hte prodigal chicky. But, I"m back, and happy.
Hubby and I are going out to dinner at Uno's, and to get some new slippers... I know, real party animals. Hey, we're happy. Still working on getting the adoption stuff together, fingerprints, background checks, physicals... keeps us on our toes.
Ok, so hubby wants to head out.. I"ll definitely be back later... see ya soon. Christy
WooHoo!!!! I am down 1 1/2 pounds this week!! I am at 151 now. I can't wait to see if I can get below 150 this week.
I got up early this morning and went out to the bakery and made some Caramel sticky buns(lowfat) and surprised Jay with them when he got up. They were so good! I cut the recipe in half so I only got 6 of them so I am not tempted. Jay will polish off the others. He sacrifices his figure so I can stay on track!!
Hey everyone. Congrats on the loss Angie ! So close to 140's...I'm excited for you! You're such a sweetie. I'd love you too if you made me sticky buns for breakfast . I'm aiming to hit 170 by month's end. I think I can I think I can...
I'm down a 1lb this week myself. I'm gonna try real hard to stay OP this weekend. i've made a food plan of what I'm allowing myself to eat if we go out and not feel like I have to choose the biggest, fattest, greasiest thing on the menu to feel like I'm having fun. I've got to remember to focus on the outing, not the food. That's tough sometimes while everyone else is eating whatever they want. Oh well I'll live. I need to go grocery shopping today so I can stock up on more legal stuff. Slim pickins at our house today.
Hey Chris, how was dinner last night? So glad your computer's up and running again. They fingerprint you for adoption records? What for? I'm sending good thoughts your way for the special baby that will evenutally come to you. I love babies . My clock's ticking loudly...
*sigh* I gotta get off now and get some cleaning done. Maybe take my boy to an easter egg hunt at the park this morning. I'll check back later gals. Have a great day everyone.
How is everyone today? I hope you are all having a great weekend so far. Today I took my son to a presentation about animals and they way some they survive from the museum, and then to the new library ground-breaking, then directly to his soccer game. Bears WIN 8-6 and my son Mark scored the first goal again. Anyway we got back, Mark went to play and Ivy took a nap so I decided to take advantage of that and go for a walk by myself. It was so nice, walked thru the nature habitat and watched all the little animals run around. Then to the library where I got a Kathy Smith Walking audio tape, so I'll be trying that tomorrow, and I just got back a little while ago. I do have to take my kids on another walk though after dinner so maybe I can get in another mile or 2. I'm trying to forget about all the laundry I need to do tomorrow
Well I just wanted to check in real quick to see how everyone is doing.
I hope good. I'll check in later tonight. Until then, have a great evening!!!
Gee Jen, I read your post earlier and you sounded so motivated that I put on my walking shoes and got my walk in early. I'm feeling energized myself. Thanks for the inspiration.
I didn't get to take my son to the easter egg hunt since it was raining this morning. But we did get some shopping in. That seems to be the theme w/me for the past few days. I found a nice black sheath type dress with an oriental motiff, deep red on top with cream colored carp designs. I bought it for our family portrait which we're taking next Saturday. I'm also gonna be using this to my girlfriend's wedding on the following Sunday. It's a size L, not XL . That was cool. It looked a little small (according to my eyeball sizing), but I took it into the dressing room, tried it on and it fit! It feels like I'm gonna be able to stay OP this weekend--that's a great feeling! So far I've eaten sushi for lunch and had 1/2 a ff ham on whole wheat sandwich w/clover sprouts as a snack. If I can replicate today's eating tomorrow, I'll be in fine form. Looks like another BBQ tomorrow for my niece's 6th b-day.
Noelle,
Wow a Large!!! You go girl!!! That will keep you going I'm sure.
No long replies today, I feel like major yucky......so can't seem to make my brain want to respond or think of things to say, just wanted to let you all know I was around, just lurking and reading to keep inspired.
last night I had a run in with 2 handfuls of choco chips and a bowl of cereal.....I had pts left to cover the cereal, but the choco chips????I think NOT!!!! Oh well, done and over with.....but still bums ya out!
Morning Ladies! Noelle, don't get me started on the fingerprinting stuff. They have to geta background check on us, and then ask us for a sanitary survey (check for cleanliness), and then there's the social worker.... she's fantastic.. and really, the whole thing is understandable, but gives us lots of things to worry needlessley about. Our social worker has already said we're fine. She's encouraging ;us to relax, and go through the different 'checks'.
Also, my mother called me last night and she knows a young girl wo is pregnant for the 2nd time,a nd she is convinced she wants to give her baby up for adoption. So, we've given them the message that we'll talk to her. We are obviously very nervous. Never thought we'd be at this point so quickly. We're not even 'certified' from the state yet, but if this all works out, everything can be rushed, so we can have the baby.. Of course the girl is only 2 month pregnant, so if and when, we've got time. Praying that we say the right thing,a nd that if it's not meant to be, that we all figure that out.. and that it's smooth, to limit the feelings hurt factor. Jeezz.
On the food and exercise front, I"m struggling with the motivation to keep exercising. Last night, i literally had to force myself to exercise. We were working on the rental property, and were exhausted, but I knew that I hadn't really worked out, so I had to do something. I had a scrapbook party in the afternoon, so by the time I got home.... forget about it..
but NO! I had to exercise, cause tihs whole journey can be undone with the acceptance of quitting. If I allow myself to poop out, and make excuses, the weight is going to come back on. My metabolism will slow down, and I'll start to feel lousy, and then I"m sure terrible eating habits will return for me. I don't want that cycle.... I see it in lots of friends, and it kills me.
So, the good girl in me rationalized that it's only 30 minutes out of my life, and what the heck. So, I put in that Boot Camp aerobics video, and did it. Sweated my butt off, and afterwards felt like the strongest girl around! I'm better for it, but all afternoon, I was mentally preparing myself to poop out.
We ended up going to Uno's for dinner, and after a beautiful salad, we grazed over our dinners. I got the stuffed chicken, stuffed with brocolli and spinach and tomato... and some cheese, and some pesto penne pasta. I couldnt' finish is obviously, and tok it home, but now i"m gonna throw the lefties away, cause I think it's enough for me for one night.
Well, I read about the sticky buns.. and I'd kill for them! Angie, you're so sweet for doing that... hope someone does that for oyu on Mother's Day. Noelle, the incredible shrinikin' violet.. pretty girl!
Peekaboo: the most successful people give credit for the failures, in getting them to their one success.. Keep Pluggin!! We're think about ya, and we know you'll get there!! Day by Day...
Hi Jen! I'm probably really late welcoming you to ur little group, but since i never got a chance! Woo-Hoo, I love your attitude, and i"m thrilled you've joined us. I"ve been waiting for my 'puter to arrive,a nd now i'm back. Love your avatar!
Good Afternoon!! Where is everyone? I thought my kids would be gone for the weekend to my mom's house but they always have something wrong with them when they go. Last night me and Jay were settling in for the night and my mom calls to tell me that she thinks Corey needs to go to the emergency room. He has an ingrown toenail that is infected and swollen and yucky. He never complained about it to me so I have to drive to their house to pick him up and go to the emergency room. It was infected and the doctor was going to cut the toenail out. It is a nasty procedure Jay has had done before that involves 3 shots into your toe and they remove the whole nail. He instead gave him some antibiotics and said if it isn't better in 3 days to take him to his doctor and have the nail removed. GUESS WHAT??? It looks worse today so I guess I will be calling the doctors tomorrow. GROSS!! I told him that mom can not be in the room with you while it is done so I guess daddy gets to go for moral support. It makes me queasy just thinking about it. So anyways no nookie for me this weekend!!!
I did walk 4 miles yesterday though so that was good. This is the only chance I have had to get on the computer today. I had to work and it is so nice outside!! We are supposed to hit 70 on Wednesday. What will I do, I have size 8 and size 12 shorts but I am in a size 10. EEKs!! If it is 70 then I am going to need shorts in the bakery.
Sandy, Have you seen the kittywillows yet? I love those!!
Kempy, How did Echo do at trials? Did you spoil her last night.
Angie,
Nope have not seen kittywillows. But I have tulips and daffodils coming strong and I noticed my orange wild flowers that you mentioned before are coming along too.
Also, I finally made the sticky buns......OMG they are wonderful. My hubby loves em and so do the kids, before I knew it Lexi had #2 going into her mouth. Thanks for the recipe. I have only eatten one!!!
Hope everyones weekend went well, back to work tomorrow. Tuesday I have my yearly physical and I can honestly say I'm actually looking forward to it to show the doc. what I have been up to.
Glad you liked the sticky buns. I have the full fat version if anyone needs it but I like the low fat ones just as much. They are definately delicious.
Good Luck at your physical I'll bet they like the difference. You will like the kudos too I bet. You deserve it, you have been busting your *** to lose weight. You are doing great.
Hey Angie and Sandy...the hot air I sent is finally arriving huh? hehe...it takes a while to cross the pacific ocean I guess.
I'm going to copy that sticky buns recipe and have my sister make some. She's a much more willing baker than I am.
Went shopping yet again today. Rick bought that weight station thing he's been wanting. From what it looks like it has that butterfly thing, the leg press, the squat thingie and some other stuff that I haven't a clue what to do with. I finally got to try an elliptical. I think I'm going back to get it since it was on sale for a little over $300. Oh yeah, my accountants office called today and our taxes are ready for pick up....got to get them in the mail by Tuesday (yeah, I win at procrastinating, I know).
Anyway, I'm excited about the weights and I'm even more excited about the elliptical. Let you know if/when I get it. Well, I'm waiting for my salmon to come off grill, even though the aroma of steak is wafting through my windows . I can be strong, I can. Hope everyone's weekend is going well. Like Sandy said, back to the old grind tomorrow.
FIANLLY!! I tried to get here three times this weekend. We were so busy every time I sat down Joe would pull me away to do more stuff to the house. We didn't even get a chance to clean the place we were so busy working outside. Yes, you heard me right, outside. We got to spend both days outside. It was wonderful. I wish I could have stayed home today too.
Echo came home Sunday istead and boy did she stink! SHe had a vapor trial behind her that we tried to stay out of. I am just glad that she is home now. It will be bath time again when I get home today.
Chris so glad to see you back with the computer people again. It sounds like you have been really busy with this baby stuff. I know the right baby will come to you and Chris.
Angie I know those buns sound good but I am going to have to pass b/c I will eat everyone of them if Joe isn't in the mood to eat one. I don't think I can deal with that kind of temptation. Maybe I can give my sister the recipe and have her make them so I only can get my hands on one.
By the way Noelle, I forgot to tell you. My hair was big. It was the 80's after all. I used to use the hair dryer toi blow out the side and then spray hairspray while I had the dryer hitting my hair so it would harden like that. I bet I could have taken flight if the wind was right. I used to dress in all black and listen to alternative music. Of course what I used to listen to then is now on the 80's stations and it tis nowhere close to alternative now. I still scare myself when I come across old pics of those days.
Hi there. Home sick, so to speak. Aftera stressful weekend, I can't figure out why I can't go poopy. It's terrible. I feel aweful, and even told my boss the aweful story of my bowels. Now he's like, "take some sick time, and next time something like this happens, just call out... I don't wanna know." FUnny, huh? So I gulped down some milk of magnesia, and I'm home waiting....
Thought I'd share... you're family here. This weekend was so mentally exhausting. First, we went to the rental property, to paint. My mom calls me on the cell phone, with news that she knows of a girl that's pregnant, 2 months, and wants to adopt her child out. We were excited, until we found out that she's got no phone, and the father doesn't know she's pregnant. He's into cocaine... long drawn out story, ends with us saying not thanks... after a lot of talking and stress.
Then, we had lunch with mother in law, whom I hadn't seen in almost a year, after hubby and they had their falling out. That was stressful, but healing also.
Woke up feeling like I do... I'm home, eating lentil soup, hoping to stimulant the potty factory. What a mess!
Emotionally spent, and tired. Doggie had to get a shot today, and wouldn't you know, she must've figured that out, cause she pooped al over my seat in the car... gross! Imagine having to drive like that, til I got home, to correctly and thoroughyl clean it out... disgusting.
! So close to 140's...I'm excited for you! You're such a sweetie. I'd love you too if you made me sticky buns for breakfast 
. My clock's ticking loudly...
5 miles and 90 oz of water 
and my son Mark scored the first goal again.
Anyway we got back, Mark went to play and Ivy took a nap so I decided to take advantage of that and go for a walk by myself. It was so nice, walked thru the nature habitat and watched all the little animals run around. Then to the library where I got a Kathy Smith Walking audio tape, so I'll be trying that tomorrow, and I just got back a little while ago. I do have to take my kids on another walk though after dinner so maybe I can get in another mile or 2. I'm trying to forget about all the laundry I need to do tomorrow
. That was cool. It looked a little small (according to my eyeball sizing), but I took it into the dressing room, tried it on and it fit! 
. I can be strong, I can. Hope everyone's weekend is going well. Like Sandy said, back to the old grind tomorrow.
