Thank God you and dd are ok Joy! My gosh how scary and boy can I relate to that one. In Feb of 1989 we were traveling from here in Memphis to Lubbock Tx to my mil's funeral. She died suddenly and we had to borrow money to go and our car was pretty crummy and old and we had bought it used, but it was all we had. I remember the car started sputtering on the interstate so dh pulled into the next exit and went into a truck stop and got someone who came out and played with the fuel line and we got back in and took off and didn't even get back on the interstate and the car started on fire! Our children were terrified and we drove back to a convenience store and I ran in and got all the baking soda they had and went out to pour it on the car, but we couldn't get the hood up because the fire was BAD! It burned to the ground with all our possessions including travelers checks and my kids Christmas presents which they had brought along to keep them company and my son who was in high school's art portfolio which was supposed to be used to get him into a good art school and my wedding rings, which were in a jewelry bag in my luggage because the prong had bent. It was pouring rain, dh tripped and badly sprained his ankle, we bought a toothbrush for each of us and a comb to share and got the cheapest room at the motel across the street and had to PAY someone $40 to take us a few miles up the road in the morning to the bus stop where we spent all our money but $5 on bus tickets to Lubbock. The worst thing was my poor husband was grieving over his mom, worried about his family and what we were going to do to get back home (the car did not have liability so we got nothing and didn't have a ccard so could not rent anything to go home), and in a great deal of pain with his ankle. So, hon, I truly truly understand and sympathize. The great thing is it was insured and you weren't hurt! THINGS can always be replaced, people can't. Please accept all our good wishes for you and a little prayer for you from me.

Faye

Faye,thank you so sweetly...that was so helpful to how I feel,and you are right,the car can be so easily replaced...and everyone being so kind,that they pulled out everything from the car,and i mean stripped it down to my taz mats..one fellow even reached in and pulled out the mp3 player that my husband had installed for me,and he was so happy,cause he had payed quite a bit for it,and the big speakers too,so everything was saved...you are right though,it was truly scary....thanks for the prayer too...God has a reason for all that happens......Sandy....there is a site you can go to to order their vitamins,and you will also be able to learn about who he is...he lives here localy...go to www.themedicineman.com ...the ones that I take are called COMPLETE NUTRIENTS FOR 40+ WOMEN WITH EXTRA CALCIUM+D........THEY ARE GREAT AND I NEED THEM...they are also all natural...he also has for under 40...check them out...well it's late and I need to get off and get ready for the bed,as I feel drained from today...love and hugs to all..Joy:)

Hello ladies.... i am posting tonite as i plan on snuggling in with hubby tomorrow morning after i get the kids to school... I got all my points for today... went for a bike ride with my friend and use the stairs alot today...lol
I will check back in the am... remember to take care of U!!

Sandy:flow1: :dance:

FRIDAY: Fabulous lbs Down Friday!

I am not even getting on the scale! I gave in to STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE pie last night and messed up my fat UGH!

I GET A: :high: for points. I guess I will be doing a makeup day this weekend.

Check in later ladies.

Faye:)

Mornin' Ladies,

What a scary day you had yesterday, Joy! I'm so glad everyone is ok!!!! T ake it easy for a while, if you can.

Well, I was a bit worried about getting on the scale this morning, but I HAD to do it. I"m 2 pounds down......woo hoo!! Not sure if this is a "real" loss or not, since my weight fluctuates wildly during the day. But I weigh at the same time every week, so I think it's probably kosher. Anyway, the journal and lower carb intake really helped, so THANKS EVERYONE for all the suggestions.

DH has finally warmed up to the idea of counting calories, too. He even printed off a chart of calories burned for various activities. He shot hoops in the back yard for an hour last night because it said he'd burn 500 calories! I think he's figured out that he weighs more than me for the first time ever :eek: We both need to get healthy soooo badly

Yesterday, I got all 4 points....but it was only a so-so day. I taught my private dance lesson and counted that as my exercise. SO, it was a light day. But I'm not going to intentionally slack off this weekend, so I'm not worried about it. I'm planning a more intense workout for this morning. Upper body weights and treadmill......maybe a little jumprope in between. We'll see. My knees are starting to complain about all the treadmilling, I think it's time to get some new sneakers. I over-supinate when I walk, which means I walk on the outside edge of my foot. My shoes wear out unevenly and my knees and back start hurting when they get to a certain point. Poor DH doesn't understand why I have to have new shoes every 3 or 4 months when he's been wearing the same ones for 10 years :lol:

Well, time to get the kids to school......talk to you all later.
Stay :strong: today everyone!!

Julie

Sandy: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points!

Julie: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points! I have had the same thing happen with my husband. When I married him he was SKINNY and I mean SKINNY, 6'2" and 165 lbs. Once he got into his 40's he gained some but stayed at 175 because the Navy required it. He now weighs about 240 and it is ALL in his midsection, which you know is the WORST! He actually took a slimfast drink and snack bar for lunch today !

Well, I am going to walk today and have a route "mapped" out so I need to get dressed and get going as it decided to get hot here again.

Faye:)

Hello Everyone,

have to run so just a note. Joy--thankGod your o.k.! I had a car burn up to. Must be more common than I thought. Scred me half to death.

I had a small accomplishment. I had to tighten up the straps on my bra by about 2 inches. It may not me much but I'm happy. I've got TOM to.

Hope everyone has a nice day

Debbie-Lee

Good Friday Morning,

Joy, honey!!! what a scary thing to have happen!!! I'm glad that you are okay physically, mentally I am sure that is a different story for both you and your daughter.

pts for yesterday: 2 pts for program, 1 pt for water, and 1 pt for exercise. No weigh in today, will not be weighing in till next Thursday...when I have my appt with my dietician. I think she is going to be really pleased, which makes me feel good!! She and my Dr and all the staff there are so very supportive, I am very lucky to have them.

Lee, ALL OF THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS DESPITE HOW TRIVIAL THEY MAY SEEM DO ADD UP, TAKE THEM AS THEY COME:D :D

Mirabelly, fantastic, 2 lbs down!!!:strong: :bravo:

Faye, cheesecake on occasion?? well, sometimes you just HAVE TO, but today is a NEW DAY girlfriend!!:lol:

Amanda, good job on getting all 4 pts yesterday kiddo, LET'S DO IT AGAIN TODAY!!!:dance: :dance:

Catch all you lovelies later..........:wave:

Good Morning Ladies!! Joy, u have such a positive outlook... i too have had a car catch on fire... not as bad as any of the other stories here but scarey none the less. I am glad that u and your daughter are safe and sound. thanks for the info on the vitamins as well... i am over 40 so maybe i will give them a try too.
Faye... every once in a while u have to have that stuff.... otherwise u go crazy...LOL u know what i mean. Besides like Pam said, on occasion is alright, today is a new day!
Mirabelly... AWESOME!! u go girl!!
Debbie- Lee... i agree... ANY adjustments should be celebrated!! Fantanstic!!!!
Julie and Amanda... great job to you both as well!!!
I am due for my TOM here and am proud of myself for not giving into my cravings as of yet... altho i do feel the bloat...lol
Frdiay is usually a busy day for me as i do the grocery shopping and other running around... its raining here today... thank goodness... we soooooo needed the rain. I am going to go and try to find a new outfit for a friends wedding coming up next friday. Wish me luck.... lol sometimes it goes great others ... fugetaboutit...
I hope u all have a great day... stay postive, stay focused, remember to smile and be happy
take care of U


Sandy:flow1: :dance:

Pam: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points

DebbieL: Way to go girl. Progess is progress in whatever form it takes!

Am I an idiot or what for eating that pie? It wasn't the cheesecake it was the strawberries believe it or not. Not that I didn't eat the cheesecake part too! It was the only thing that put me over on fat cal. Valuable lesson learned, hide the dessert chart under the table when you sit down! :lol:

I did a 3 mile walk this AM and heard on the radio while I was walking that John Ritter died on the set of his tv show from a aortic tear last night and Johnny Cash died this morning from diabetic complications. I knew Cash was sick but the John Ritter thing knocked me for a loop. I guess it was a prior thing that he knew nothing about. JR was only 54 UGH! scary!

You girls have a great day!

Faye:)

That was really sad about John Ritter! I couldn't believe it.


Well I get 2 points for yesterday. I cannot tell a lie (though I sure thought about it)...but I had a Skinny Cow AND M&Ms and I was over probably by about 100 calories, but over nonetheless. I will have to play make up on the weekend too Faye. It's so annoying isn't it?

I'm down to 148 again, so I lost 2lbs. that were hanging on from vacation.

It's so frustrating to have been here for like 2 months now and have lost 4 lbs. That's pathetic. LOL But I am noticing that my 11/12 pants I have on today are LOOSE! HURRAY! That is certainly a good feeling. My size 13 pants...they were practically falling off. :) So I'm down 4 lbs. since I started...that leaves me with 18 to go.

Gotta keep on keeping on!

Hope everyone is doing well...especially Joy.

Faye don't beat yourself up too much, this was your first slip in like forever! :) You are human after all. :) hehehe

Hi Everyone,

Just had a minute and popped in because its better than eating something. (what I'm in the habit of doing when I can't think of anything else)

Glad everyone is doing well and thanks for telling me about Ritter and Cash. I heard someone say that the bad thing is that when one of the old ones like Hepburn or Cash dies the thing that replaces them is Madonna or Chris Rock. The world is just a little duller

Debbie-Lee

Debbie-Lee - I have to disagree with you on Madonna AND Chris Rock. Katherine Hepburn was quite a talent, and Cash I suppose too. But consider the fact that Cash's later career was spent doing covers of songs by U2 and even Nine Inch Nails. That to me doesn't seem too inspired. But perhaps it's my age showing thru. Chris Rock isn't hysterical but he's definitely pretty funny...and Madonna has been reinventing herself since the 80's. Granted she's not a "classic"...but she's a "classic of today! :)

Hello,
I'm so out of sync. - we've had major power cuts last two days, so the computer wasn't working.

First for my points- I got 4 today, but only 3 yesterday. I couldn't excercise.

Joy, what an awful experience. But look at the bright side, if something bad had to happen, it's happened and over with. It could have been worse, one of you could have been hurt. In fact you were very lucky that man saw you and stopped to help.

Yesterday was pretty horrible for me as well . My son was sleeping and suddenly fresh blood started coming out of his ear - it was so frightening. We went to see the ENT in the evening but he couldn't see any apparent reason for the bleeding. He's called us back on Tuesday for a check up. I'm desperately worried.

Anyway we still leave tommorrow evening for the hills. I'll post again before we leave.

Goodnight

Ritu

Missy: I am not beating myself up, as I don't do that, but I do know it was stupid of me! I should have just ordered a bowl of fruit! :lol: YOU GET A: :high: for points. We'll play catch up tomorrow. As for actual lbs lost, I told you at the beginning the lbs were going to be hard to come off because you didn't have a lot to lose, but honey, the inches are coming off so quit stressing about the scale numbers. You are getting skinnier! Me too, I measure myself once a month on the 9th of every month as the ninth I had a whopping 4 and 6 inch loss on my thighs, 2 inches on my waist and a puny one inch on my stubborn behind but a BIG part of the behind thing is hanging skin and when you measure, that still comes into play so what can you do? I am just thrilled that when I went into Walmart's last night I actually was able to get an 18/20 sweater on, zip it up and it look ok! I am still in that "baggy is best" mentality and that is stupid. One thing and you guys are gonna laugh at this one, since I have been able to go to underwire bras and have lost weight, at least in a bra, I have much perkier bosoms and I keep noticing men getting an eyeful of my boobs! I guess my overall body size still big as it is, does not attract the attention first. I am never going to be a boob shrinking violet, so I just have to love em I guess and enjoy the notoriety they bring me! :lol: :o

Ritu: YOU GET A: :bravo: :cp: for your points for two days. As for your son, don't freak out too much about the ear bleeding if the dr didn't find anything, if he isn't bleeding from the nose or mouth and his temp is not spiking. He may have some kind of ear infection the guy hasn't caught yet. Did the bleeding stop on it's own? Did ds have a bad headache when he was bleeding or before? I am sure he is going to be just fine. Kids have all kinds of weird things happen to them! Hope he feels better soon and your fears are allayed!

My big thing with celebrities dying is how OLD that means I am. I mean almost 100% of people I grew up watching have CROAKED, all the rat pack except for maybe Joey Bishop, Bob Hope, Jimmy Stewart, Jackie Gleason, Ed Sullivan, Rock Hudson, Liberace (those two of course are different circumstances than age as is sullivan I believe and Gleason too) and the list goes on and on. I am not a fan of Madonna and hate the new stuff because it is so SEXUALLY VILE but last Saturday I was walking in the mall and had a radio station on and they played Dance With my Father by Luther Vandross and I am walking and balling. What a song that is! I hear singing groups from my era and they sound horrible because age has mucked up their voices. Gary Lewis played on his dad's telethon and when he was popular had 13! #1 HITS AND HE SOUNDED GROSS! Chicago who are wonderful is the same deal. They can't sing anymore. Few of the over 50 crowd still have voices, Yummy SINGLE, Neil Diamond, Rod Stewart, I haven't heard Bowie or the Stones since I don't like them, Cher still has her voice. Anyway, it makes AARP more real every time one of them dies and for gosh sakes, John though he had a heart DEFECT is only 5 years older than I! :fr: :fr:

I got invited to lunch with dd and the stinker and I wore this green scarf tied at my neck and when I got in the car, "Nonny, why do you have a rag on your neck?" Cracked me up! I have wanted my son, Jay to get married for so long, but NOW it is even better because dd is paying attention to me and being NICE and that is great. A little competition can be a GOOD thing!

Gotta go. Sorry for blabbing so much.

**For those of you in the +sizes, check out www.justmysize.com. They have some great stuff and a lot of it is fairly inexpensive. I just bought TWO satin gowns for our trip (RED and PURPLE) for $25! I had bought this ugly lace thing last night for the trip and paid $33 on SALE! It goes right back to the store today! YES, THEY ARE FOR JACK'S BENEFIT FOR THOSE INQUIRING MINDS!!!!!!!:o ;)


PS: If any of you feel you have the time, and could do it, please let me know if you would be willing to post the topic and give out smileys while I am gone. Otherwise, you will just have to encourage each other til I get back!
Faye:):lol:

Hello there!

I got 1 point yesterday - sorry to say that I went completely off programme and had pizza and garlic bread! It's my TOM and I was feeling really low and overwhelmed all day - crying loads (hormones!). So needless to say, all my resolve went out the window and I just didn't care about my diet. I feel better today and am back on programme - I'm not beating myself up about it as it was my choice at the time and it's not the end of the world - I'm back on track now and will have a make up day on Sunday.

Joy - I am glad you are okay after your car fire. It sounded very scary and I'm glad you are all safe and well.

Congratulations to everyone who has lost weight this week:bravo: It's my weigh day tomorrow but I'm not expecting to lose anything due to my TOM and the pizza!

Missy - You are welcome! I will get back to you soon about Ireland - feeling a bit tired tonight.

Everyone have a great weekend!

Amanda xx

I forgot to tell you that I had my hair cut today - it's short and spikey (sort of) and I've had my fringe cut short. I really like it! Normally my hair is quite long at the front, but now it is short you can see my eyes and Nigel says I look cute! I don't know why people say that if you are fat you shouldn't have short hair - mine definately looks better and lifts my face.

Anyway. thought I'd share that with you!

Amanda xx

Amanda: Several of us seemed to have had a tiny break down yesterday except of course SUPER WOMAN PAM! So don't let it bother you. Make up your challenge weekday on one of the weekend days either this weekend or next. That is what most of us are doing. YOU GET A :flow2: for points! Oh and by the way, MY hair is only about an inch or so long and very very cute. I get tons of compliments about it so my opinion is short hair definitely looks good on heavier women! As the appt booker at my salon says, "Girl, that hair gives you attitude!"

Well my son and his girlfriend are OFFICIAL! He called me a little while ago and told me he proposed and gave her the ring tonight and that I am off the hook and can tell everyone. LITTLE DOES HE KNOW.....:lol: :lol:

Well, girlies I am going to go for the night!

talk to you in the morning!

Faye:)

Morning,

This is "Super Woman Pam" reporting in:lol: :lol: :lol:

pts for yesterday: 1 pt for water, 1 pt for exercise, and 2 pts for program.....*by the skin of my teeth! I think I was having an "OUT OF BODY EXPERIENCE YESTERDAY", I must have been. We threw a surprise birthday party for one of our co-workers, there was cake, and chips, and dips, and cokes and HOMEMADE BUTTERFINGER ICE CREAM :mad: :devil: of which I had NONE. There was a cheese ball and wheat crackers, I did have 1/2 tsp cheese ball and 2 wheat crackers. but no ice cream, and because I was at work there was NO WHERE TO GO TO ESCAPE IT!!! LOOOOOONG 8 HRS LET ME TELL YOU. But, gratefully I made it.

well gotta rin, got off at 9p last night and back at 6:30am, I am very weary.....:faint:

later;)

SATURDAY: Today is Sunny Thoughts Saturday! Share with us anything happy!

Pam: YOU GET A: :bravo: for points!

I GOT A: :bravo: for points.

Hope everyone has a great day. I will get in to post points asap but you know today is the big ice show day so don't know how much time I will have. I will be sure and tell Sully and Mike hi from all you guys! I don't know, a huge hairy blue monster and a big green eyeball skating around......

Faye:)

Good Morning everyone!
I had another 4 pointer yesterday (5 down, 5 togo!) Is it just me, or does this eating healthy thing get easier over time? I mean, my stomach has mostly adjusted to the lower intake.......and I've always eaten lots of fruits and veggies. The big thing for me is keeping the carbs low. I still get the munchies at night while I'm watching tv, but a big bottle of water nearby helps. I must have found a really good groove, foodwise....cuz I don't really want to eat anything else.

The exercise is another story! I need to start varying my workouts, get outside more....I've had about all I can stand of the treadmill for a while. I like it because I can do it whenever I want without figuring out what to do with the kids.......but it does get dull. Think I'm gonna go for a bike ride today.

Sunny Thought for today.......Only 3 weeks to our first ice skating party at the local rink! And this year, I SWEAR, I'm gonna go skiing for the first time in over a decade! I love to ski, but I've been scared because of the extra weight....I'm gonna be 40 pounds thinner by ski season, and I can't wait!

SWP (Super Woman Pam)--WAY TO GO on the no cake/ice cream thing!!! :dance: :cb: :strong: YOU ROCK GIRLFRIEND!

Amanda-your hair sounds really cute. Mine is almost to the middle of my back and I get the opposite advice "someone your weight/age should have short hair". I don't know, I've tried having hair barely above my shoulders and I hated it. I'm just a long hair personality, I guess.

Everyone else, stay strong today....especially if it's a makeup day for earlier in the week.

Later babes,
Julie

Oh, Faye, I'll post smiley's while you're gone...unless someone else wants to. Just let me know the dates you'll be gone. You do so much for us, it's the least I can do.

Good Morning Ladies!!! Points for yesterday all 4!! Pam i am so proud of u... U GO!!! It being Friday yesterday it was pizza night here. i only had 2 slices and NO yes i said NO beer!! YEah!!! i have also stuck to not using the bathroom downstairs. 14 steps up and down everytime i need to go is a good thing... i can already tell in my legs... I am going to the dreaded mall today... i am not a mall fan especially on the weekends... but i need to find an outfit for my friends wedding, so it has to be done. :)
My treat yesterday was i got my toes done...lol a pedicure... now my toes are all pretty... honestly theres something about having your toes painted and little flowers onthem that just makes me feel like a princess...
My sunny thoughts??.... well i won an auction for a duvet cover on ebay and it arrived yesterday. Inside the box with the duvet was a little boyds bear in a christmas stocking that says "believe" on it. Thinking it was left in there by accident i emailed the lady and told her i would be happy to send it back to her as i thought it was a mistake. She wrote back saying that she sent it to me because my brother died and she thought the word believe was a perfect place to start. It never ceases to amaze me that someone would just reach out and be so kind. It really touched my heart ...

have a wonderful day
take care of U

Sandy:flow1: :dance: