Evening Ladies! Dropping in to say hi. Had a tough couple weeks but hoping to get back on track this week. Had the Hurricane, scrwed everything up for all of us. Then, this week, had a funeral in Ohio, drove Mom out from RI, to Ohio, for a few days. Mom finally left our place here in Maryland, yesterday. Feeling exhausted. BUT, the interesting development is, I no longer compare myeslf to my sister. Check my journal, in two parts, to see the whole story. But, to make it quick, she's got a problem. The way she got her physically fit self, is, she gourges on food, and obsessively exercises. Weird. So, no more comparing myself ot her. Se's over the dge. Makes me worried for her. So, a little revelation this week. Puts life into perspective, when you learn someone's dirty little secret. I'm praying for her, serously. It's not healthy to abuse your body like that, and have unhealthy views of food like that.

Just thought i'd share. Hope all are well.

And it's going to be a good one!

Well, over the weekend I bought Pilates for Dummies. I decided that I needed a little something extra for my abs hips and butt... so I wanted to learn pilates. I figured this would be a good introduction to this type of exercise and I think it's ok. I need to really focus on my control, and once I can get that "under control" I think I will start to see results from this type of workout. I am so used to the areobic types of stuff, this is totally different for me. I think soon I will order the Windsor Pilates tapes in a few weeks, but want to master this tape first. I have decided (especially after doing it this morning) that I will just get up a little early, roll out of bed and do the pilates tape first thing in the morning. It's a great wakeup, stretching routine for me and I can still even fill something in my upper abs a whole two hours later, so I know I did something right today. I just find the aspect of developing long and lean muscles very attractive... so I will keep you posted on how it goes!

Chris.... sorry you have had such a rough time... hopefully this week will smooth out for you. I hope your sister can find some help to deal with this problem, and it is an eye opener when you realize what you thought was great, really isn't. I hope she does get better.

Everyone??? time to check in!! I hope you all had a great weekend. I did... back to work today however and time to keep focused on my program!!!

Have a great Monday!

Cherie

I'm back! I ate so much crap this weekend. YUCK! We were supposed to go hiking but we never made it. It rained everywhere we went!! We left our campsight and it was sunny and nice and by the time we got to the Basin it was pouring and so foggy that I couldnt even take any pictures from the scenic views. I did however get the customary picture of my son bawling. He throws a tantrum on EVERY trip we take so I take a pic of him so I can embarrass him when he starts to bring girls home. hehe A mothers revenge!! The camping trip was fun though. It makes me so excited for December 24. I like riding in the RV, it is like sitting in a big recliner and so comfy. We relaxed Saturday night and watched a bunch of the Beavis and Butthead DVD's that we ordered but havent seen yet. I almost pissed myself laughing. Oh yeah, Jay got hollered at AGAIN in Conway(The same place as last times little incident)!!!!!! We got stuck in an intersection behind traffic and this guy pulls up screaming through his window and got so close to our car. We just laughed at him because we were crammed in traffic and there wasnt anyplace to move. Jay said Hit me go for it. haha So I think the people in Conway are just mean!!

I am gonna try and be good again. i am kind of sick of saying that every couple of weeks. You would think I would learn something. Well, I have but I just dont do it. I definately let the split decision screw me up for a whole weekend.

Kempy, Feeling better yet? I hope so.

Hey gang. I am home sick again today. I have a docs appt though b/c i am sick of being sick.

Angie sorry it was nasty outside but it sounds like you have fun anyway. I would love to have an RV to travel around in. Maybe someday when Joe calms down with all of his other toys we can get one.

Jackie I am doing OK on BRx. Being sick has put a stop to working out but I am trying to eat clean still. We were at the Saints game last night (before my stomach started to kill me) and all I can say is SAD, SAD, SAD. I don't know if you follow them but I am sure you have heard about the game.

Chris isn't it strange when you find out things like that. I had a friend who was binging and purging and I had no idea. To make it worse the crazy girl was a diabetic.

I don't have long to chat, I need to get to the docs.

Here is a pic of what Echo did for fun this weekend.

TOO CUTE!!!! I'll bet you had fun giving her a bath after that. I had to bathe my two this weekend too before we left. It is amazing Candi looked like a new dog after. She has a special shampoo fo fluff her fur. It stinks but boy it does fluff her out really good.(when she dries she doesnt stink anymore either. )

Get better soon girl.

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He is begging for daddies breakfast in the RV.

Good Morning to Everyone. Yes, today is a new day and I feel like I can definitely stay on plan this week. I am SO TIRED of eating so well during the week and blowing it all on the weekend. I've reached the point where I am tired and frustrated of undoing all my progress on the weekends.. This morning I ate my hard boiled egg so I am back on track. Even though my eating was less than perect, I still manged to exercise strenuously on Sat and Sun. Tonight I am going to a circuit class, so I should be way sore tommorrow.

PhotoGirl- Sounds like you are doing great. I hope you enjoy the pilates tapes. I am going to buy the Winsor ones this week.

kempy- I hope you feel better soon. Yes, I heard about the Saints game, but you couldn't pay me to go to the dome and watch their sorry butts!!

Angie- I liked the picture of your son pouting. It made me laugh this morning. Your dog is precious.

Svelte- Yes, I can agree that it is a freeing experience when we can stop comparing ourselves to others. Sometimes, it is surprising to see how unhealthy the people we think are "perfect" really are.

To everyone else, have a Fabulous Monday!!!!

Goodmorning Ladies,

Hey Kempy sending you get well wishes! Cute pic of Echo. Good job eating clean even though you are sick. When I am sick I want to baby myself and eat whatever I want. Get well!

Angie hope your trip was great. I love the begging picture! They look so inocent and helpless when they are begging for food. That pic of your son will be great to show him when he is older. I would just love to have and RV to travel in. It must really nice to have a bathroom on board when traveling. I just hate some of the public restrooms. I bet its like a home away from home.

Cherie it sounds like you are doing great I bet you will make you 10 pound mark for your goal. You are working hard.

Chris prayers for your sister. THere is a big difference losing the weight a healthy way.

Holly hope your friends wedding was fun for you!

As for me this weekend my eating was pretty good. Yesterday I made homemade chicken vegetable soup. It always taste better the next day. It just seems if I eat any kinds of carb-pasta, potatoes anything like that I just blow up on the scale. I want to cut down on them but not cut them out completely because I would probally overeat them next time I have them. I went shopping this weekend and got some new things. I saw the cutest pair of jeans but did not get them, want to lose some more pounds first. Well I will check in later. Hi to Tonya, Noelle, Red, Jackie, and anyone else I missed. Julie

goodevening everyone! You ladies must all be busy today. THis board is kinda slow on this busy Monday. Well I just wanted to pop in and say Hello and see if anyone was here. Take care, Julie

Well, just did my abs video and the girls are in the bath, so I thought I would check in here to see how things are going! Tomorrow is the last day of September... can you believe it??? Make it COUNT! or as my friend in North Carolina say.... Do it RIGHT! I am trying to do every day right.... one month down on my four month goal, and I feel very proud of where I am today, as opposed to where I was when I first started at the beginning of this month! I plan on making October count even better! :-)

It's cold and rainy here... I think winter is upon us.... yeah.. it's only 55 degrees out... but BRRRRRRRRR that is cold. This is my second winter back to somewhere that it actually snows... and I am still not used to it... give me back my gulf breezes of Texas.. I was quite happy there!

Julie you soup sounds great.... I have the best cheddar potato soup in my pantry, but alas... it's not on my diet... so I will save it til I really feel like splurging. And I am like you about the pasta, I think I have found one of my weight gain triggers. PASTA. I seem so bloated everytime I've tried it this month (TWICE) and it has hindered my weight loss each time. So I need to find a health food store to see if I can find some whole wheat kind and try that out.

Jackie.... sounds like you are getting motivated and determined! That is great!! I have done the pilates twice now.. and this afternoon I ordered one of the Windsor pilate's tapes off... it's not one of the three in the set, but rather a seperate one. I will let you know how I like it. I figure the dummies one will get me started until I get the new one!

Kempy.... hope you feel better and that you can get rid of that nasty bug you have.

Angie.. glad you had a great time... wish I could see that part of the country you are in... it's just beautiful! So where is this Conway??? haha.. I went to college in a Conway, but it was Conway, Arkansas. Home of the worlds famous Stoby's Cheese Dip.. best stuff in the WORLD!!!! yum!!!!

Ok.... going to go hop on the elliptical machine tonight after the girls go to sleep..... hope you all survived Monday! Talk to you girlies tomorrow!

Cherie

ciao ladies,

I am sooooo busy this week. I just sold my car yesterday so I'm getting around a lot slower. I don't know when I'll be able to post more frequently but the next 2 weeks are not likely i'll be sure to peek in as much as I possibly can but I just wnt to let you all know that even though I won't be here as much, I'm not gone...just moving!

Luv you guys

-Dips-

Here I go again... just bear with me I just need to vent..... I am so FREAKIN' FRUSTATED!!!!!! After all the work I have been putting in this week, I have only lost one pound. Yes, I should be happy about that one pound, but I just feel with the efforts I've made and with me staying OP all week, there should have been more of a loss. I can't even feel the difference in my clothes, so I know there isn't inches lost either. I really HATE THIS. I am so inpatient, I know. And yes, I know it will happen just give it time, but I just needed to vent and yell and scream and cry and just make myself feel better.

Ok.. so I will be an adult now. Will I allow myself to go indulge in chocolate or a burger or something crazy like that? NO. Will I continue to stay OP and exercise today? YES. I will keep trudging on. I have already done my pilates tape this morning. And I am still in the right mind set. So.. here is to another week... hopefully I can continue to make a difference, EVEN if it's only ONE FREAKIN' POUND.

Dips.. glad you checked in and you are doing ok.. thought about you with the big blackout in Italy.

Ok.. back to work here.. I have my water. I WILL DO THIS.

sigh...

Happy Tuesday!

cherie

Cherie, I feel for you. Vent all you need too. You have a healthy way of looking at it though and I am proud of you for that because I always seem to cave and fall off the wagon at this exact feeling. That is probably why I only lost 1 pound this month. You are doing great and just keep chugging along and it WILL leave, I promise. I am going to use you as my role model this week and keep trying to do the best that I can.

Dips, we will miss you until you are all settled in and back home. Have Fun at Disney if you dont get a chance to check in before you leave. Go check out the Tropical Palms Rv Resort for me.

Yesterday was okay for me. I didnt do great but I didnt do bad either. My food intake is an issue for me but I am great at the exercise: 4 1/2 mile walk everday and I am still doing my weights. My kids have been doing them as well. They are so faithful with their "workout"

Goodmorning Ladies,

Cherie feel free to vent. Its okay. I know how difficult it is to work so hard and not see the scale move. You will get there.

Dips glad to hear from you, I was also thinking about you because I heard about the blackout in Italy. Have fun in Disney. I just love that place! It makes you feel like a kid again.

Angie 4 1/2 miles is great! Do you do it on the treadmill or outside. After 1 1/2-2 miles I feel wiped out.

Kempy hope you are feeling better. Take care of yourself.

Well hello to everyone else. Julie