Good Morning Ladies! I feel like I"ve been gone forever. Had a long, intense weekend, but happy we were so busy. Yesterday was our 3 month anniversary of being online wiht our adoptoin agency. Went by wihtout a teary-=eyed moment for me. That's good. I'm achey from a family reunion, where I kicked my own butt, and plrayed hard with the kids. Man, that was great, to not be the fat girl on the side lines. BUt I was tired later on. We were wiped out yesterday, achey, the whole thing. Today, still achey But still wouldn't trade that day with the kids for anything. I've never been the kid of person to play a softball game int he steamy hot sun, and usually, when I was fat, would make a ton of excuses why i'd play 'next time', and never do it. BUt I was falling all over myself to play this year, and it was sweet.

I ate pretty bad yesterday. CHris was sick, and I had takent he day off to be with him. So, no cooking. We ordered pizza, and I blotted off a few pounds of grease. The family reunion was fattening too. And it rained off and on, so everyone got bored, and grazed over the chicken wings and such. I've never seen so many different salads, macaroni, potatoe, sorry girls.

I tried to restrain as much as I could. I'm hoping the exercise after the rain stopped will have stumped all the lard I put into me. I did get those 'wow, what's her deal? she was a fatty last year" kind of remarks, but I just chalked up their comments to being jealous. I get tired of haivng that 'how'd you do it' conversation. We all know the right way. Just be proud of me, and if you need it too, get up off your *** and exercise. That's what I wish I'd said.

Well, I"ve gotta get to work, we're off to Ocean City this weekend for the week. I can't wait. I'll work myself hard this week, to get that 'ready to swim' hard body. Yeah right.

Be back later girls!

Christy -- hi to all!!!

:wave: I am back now. I am sick, but I am back. I think all of the eating and drinking brought down my immunity. I didn't even stay OP. I am not even going top lie.

OUr anniversary turned out to be us staying at the condo and eating with the family. We had a few drinks as soon as we got there and we didn't think it was a good idea to drive like that. It turned out great though. That night a couple got married on the beach and it was so great. I keep after Joe to go take pictures at thier spot but they picked up eveything to quick.

One really great thing was not having to work and getting a great tan. I did take some pictures but I need to see if I can find a scanner to get them in for you guys to see.

I didn't go back and read everything but I did see that Dips is over here now. :wave: hey girlie!

Hi Kempy:D :D

Welcome Back!! So good to see you.

I'm glad you had a good time and got the good tan going I can't wait to go on my own vacation. I need it in the worst way.

Svelte- I know how tempting large gatherings of food can be (darn family reunions), but at least more people got a glance at the new you and that's always a plus+++

I'm feeling very lathargic right now but I know that playing hookie from the gym won't get me any closer to my goal so I'm on my way to the gym :barbell: I'll holla at you all when I get back

Hello! I am back at work. I still don't have a computer at home. I want to finance one with DELL, but, am waiting until we see if we get approved for our new home.

I have exercised religiously, every day, for at least 45 minutes, but my desserts have been off since Sunday. My other food intake has been great, but, I had birthday cake on Sunday, and about 1/2 piece yesterday. I have been putting lite soy vanilla in my cereal in hopes that the protein will help me. I am having such a difficult time losing weight, but, I don't want to take diet pills! They are just too dangerous for me. I haven't stepped on the scale in a few days, because I started to get obsessed with the #'s. One day would be 151.5, the next 152 or 153, then back to 151.5, so, I have decided to weigh less frequently, once a week at most. My TOM is soon, so I think that's why my eating is off, but, not as bad as in the past.

I bought a new workout tape, WATP 3 mile tape, and it kicked my butt!! Really, a great workout with weights and walking. Definately ALOT harder than the 2 mile walk tape.

Holly :)

Hello Everyone, sorry I was MIA for a tad bit I was going out a bit lately with the Girls trying to take advantage of my vacation days!


I did Karaoke!

Do you Karaoke? Anyone?

I am doing well on my diet despite the fact I have been dinning out lately!
I had a steak and brused away the carbs, and just had a lovely salad (big one)!

Noelle: How are you doing, did the Typhoon come your way?

It was pretty strong here, and then boom a big earthquake! 6.8!

I feel little one`s everyday, but the 6.8 is a shaker!

Hello to everyone, YES Angie, I sure bet your hair looks lovely short, I can not wait to see the pictures!

Gem, How are you doing on the SBD?

It makes cooking creative, eh?

: )

Hi!

Welcome back Kempy! I am glad you enjoyed vacation.:cool:

Dips that picture is great motivation! You should absolutely get the belly pierced! :goodvibes: accessorize!

CG I love SBD! It makes things creative in the kitchen but I love to cook. :chef: I lost 6 lbs the first week! I have not cheated at all. I feel very good and it is easy to remember. :T

Svelte no worries about people at the shower and you are absolutely right - they know what to do there's no magic formula. I hope Ocean CIty is alot more fun for you! :)

Summer keep your chin up. Stay out of the school for another week and enjoy that vacation! :sunny: After that shower you deserve a week off before heading back.

Angie tomorrow is the day! YOu ready? I am so excited for you :hyper:

Holly stay away from the scale. I hide mine until I have to weigh myself! You feel better the less you obsess.

Hi Noelle and all others I missed! :wave:

Quote of the Day: Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted. - Albert Einstein

Have a good one!

:cb: GEM/Summer :cb:

Hello all! :wave:
Svelte Chicky: What a triumphant family reunion. It sounds so much like a fantasy I have of when I get thin. Good for you! :dancer:

Kempy: Welcome back!!! Glad your vacation was fun. :cheers:

Holly: The exercising you are doing is outstanding. :strong:

Cosmo: I LOVE Karaoke! :cp: I'm a real ham. I was in every show in junior high and high school.

GEM: Congrats on not cheating!:bravo: What a profound quote.

Noelle, Angie, & Dips: Where are you? Miss you. :(

Well, today's school bus inservice was a bust! That bus company doesn't know a thing about young children. :no: Totally clueless. Rather than explaining to the children what would be happening, they had the parents just put our 5 year olds on the bus, and expected them to sit there alone with the bus driver, who is a complete stranger, and have a parent meeting elsewhere. Well, my girl was not having that. She flipped out, cried, and wouldn't let go of me. :stress: I couldn't blame her for getting upset. The bus driver was nice and tried to explain bus safety to a bus full of crying kids, and a few parents like me. She was sweet, but spoke way above their heads. The ones who were paying attention had very confused looks on their faces. :?: After a few minutes, we just got off the bus. They never actually took the kids for a ride. Hello!!! Since I missed the parent meeting, I asked some people what was said, and it was just common sense stuff. In the city where I teach, the kids have a full day of orientation. They meet their teacher, practice walking in line, go through a cafeteria line, go to the bathroom as a class, and learn about bus safety, including taking a ride on the bus around the block. They are given time to absorb it all. They have time with the parents before they are forced to break away. By the time they have to be alone, they have made a friend or two, and actually get excited about the bus ride. Maybe the difference is that teachers plan this rather than a manager of a bus company. Whatever!

I've been such a complaining ***** lately!!! :mad: Can you tell I'm on the rag?! :o

Sorry, that was rude! :s:

I've been cheating. But my husband has to have some medical tests done and will be on a special diet. So, I'm taking this opportunity to get back on program.

Summer :flow2:

Hello everyone!!! I have been good on my diet so far. I made reservations for our campground. We are staying at the Hanna Park in Jacksonville. I am so excited. In a couple of weeks we are going to take my parents to New Hampshire for the night to see The Castle In The Clouds or maybe Clarks Trading Post.

Well, I contacted the Humane Society today to see if I could get Cappie adopted while he stayed with me. NO!!! The informed me that I signed a contract stating that he HAS to come back to them!!! I am so mad. They ***** about how overcrowded they are and then wont let me keep him until they find a suitable home. DUH!!!! So, We are going to have to take him back on Thursday!!! I feel so bad but I know it has to be and maybe he will find his forever home that is just perfect for him. I still feel like a total slug though. Jay is going to take him down because I cant do it. I have been right on the verge of tears all day today. He is a purebred dog so I think he should get adopted right off the bat. Plus he is a smaller dog than most.

Summerlover: Ah, you love Karaoke, eh? Any tipsters on how to get the high notes? I know we should we our stomach mucles but when I lower my voice I sound like a crying cat!

Gem, I am on my 20 some day on the SBD, book as yet to arrive, in regards to phase two, do you know if grapes are ok, I would hate to toss the considering that were Oh, around 100 bucks,

Noelle, I think you know what I am talking about here "Summer Gifts" hint, hint!

Kempyd: Gesh, I hope you were not sick during your vacation!

Glad to hear your doing better now!

Ladies, any ideas on the best breast expercise, to perk up?

Does putting your hands together, really work and push! LOL!

Ciao Ladies,


Gem- What 'cha been up to, Chica?! Inquiring monds want to know where you are in your battle of the bulge :)

Summer- You are a funny girl :D I know back to school can be annoying as **** but we gotta go through it. Hope everything else goes better than the whole bus thing. As far as cheating is concerned I gotta show some tough love so SHAME ON YOU!! Okay there. I did it ;) Now get back on track, Miss Thang!

Angie- Good for you on maintaining you diet, unlike others {I'm so mean today aren't I:devil: } But seriously I know you'll make it to your goal and I'm right behind you so make sure you keep your lead.
This whole thing with Cappie just won't get any easier, huh:( I'm so sorry you have to go through this. Just remember that you're not alone. We're all here for you.

Cosmo Girl- So you want to boost the boobies huh :s: Well, there are a number of chest exercises out there but as a soldier I can tell you that nothing beats the good old fashioned push ups. About 40 to 60 a day should do the trick. Spread them out as necessary ofcourse

Kempy- Where ya hidin' Missy? Are youstill sick? Fell better, Girl.


To all I HAVE A NEW GOAL. I will be taking a trip with My Fiance to Disney world in mid October so the goal is to look good in a two piece. I will either pass or fail but I will post a picture of myself on October 7th to show my results either way so HERE I GO!!!

WHERE IS EVERYBODY :(

Well I just got back from the gym, I'm exausted but happay that I incorporated fitness into yet another day. I'm on a roll!!

Right now I'm gonna grab some dinner and get to bed. Godd night Ladies {wherever you are}

Sorry, I am here. I have been working on payroll. Being out on Monday is throwing me for a loop. I am pretty behind plus I need to keep up with my normal stuff. That is ok though, I like to be busy. The only down fall is that I can't get on the site. :cry:

I am just trying to get my eating back into the normal swing of thins this week. I will get back to the workouts on Monday. With me being sick I don't think it is a good idea to do much. My boss was being a :devil: today. He tried to get me to eat a burger with him. I told him no and then ran to subway. And I mean ran! His burger smelled great but I was not going to touch it. Now I need to figue out what to make for lunch. I left my new cookbook with my friend in FL and she is going to bring it back on the 22nd. So, I am stuck without any good ideas of my own. I guess it is back to chicken and salad for dinner.

TADA!!!!!
 

Here is my new haircut. I like it alot. I think in a few weeks I will go back and have it cut a little bit shorter, once I get used to how to do it.

Angie: The length looks great on you!
I can see more of you, and by the way you look thinner, you sure look like your at your goal weight! Nice Do! I like the "Flip" going on to, great update!

I sure bet you will feel cooler!

Dips'n'twists: Ok, push ups! Eeek, I can try, but I am 30lbs overweight, and I was only able to do 10 then well, my face hit the floor!

I guess I can do them in increments?

You did mean the real push ups, right? Not the GIRLY ones!

LOL!

Thanks for the tipster, I will try 50 a day and see what type of lift I get in a month or so!

Thanks!

Cosmo: I took voice lessons in high school and college. I was told to sing from my diaphragm, and when I had trouble doing so, my voice teacher would have me lie flat on my back while singing. When you do that you sing correctly. If you do that enough, you will automatically use your diaphragm. You should also feel your voice vibrate on the roof of your mouth. Have fun with it!!! :lol: As far as exercises for the breast, I don't know of any. All I know is that mine hang down to my belly button!!! :o

Angie: My heart goes out to you. I wish it were easier for you. On a lighter note, you look so beautiful. I love your new haircut. It really shows off your pretty face. ;)

Dips: Aye Aye, Captain! :yes: I'll get right back on track!!! Good luck with your new goal.

My daughter and I were in the newspaper today. It is a really cute picture of my girl holding onto my arm for dear life as she boards the school bus. She has this look of panic on her face. Unfortunately, my wide hips got in the picture. Oh well.

I cleaned a lot today, and got some stuff done that I've been putting off all summer. I will feel better about going back to school, if I have things at home under control. I ate better today, and by tomorrow, my period should be finished along with the cravings and mood swings.

Take care all. Summer :flow2: