Good morning.........

Jackie, I will echo Spryng's sentiments on your return..... welcome back!!!

Sandy, congrats on getting your exercise in. :) I got a short workout in this morn, too, even though I didn't feel like it.

Spryng, thanks for the support. I finally got back to sleep once that Benedryl kicked in. I hate having to take something, but I don't do it often and I have to work tonight, so I really needed the sleep. And yes, I know it is important to eat. I forced some oatmeal down this morning, even though I didn't feel like anything. I am waiting for a call-back from the doc........ I'm hoping she will prescribe me something to help me get back on a more emotionally-even keel.

Well, lots to do today, and don't want to tie up the phone line.... will be back later.......

Again.. no time to get personal.. but I will be back this afternoon!

but I had to say.. WELCOME BACK JACKIE!! I hope you are here to stay for a while! We miss you!! :):)

I gotta run to get the kids ready for school too now.. but I will be back after my trip to the gym! :):)

Good morning ladies.
Seems like everyone is having a good day. We are just taking it easy here today. Staying in pjs all day. I weighed myself this morning, and after 2 months of no loss, I lost 3 lbs. Dh surprised me yesterday by telling me he ordered some work out tapes. I think their called power 90. Anyone heard of them? He just said he had decided to join me in losing weight and getting into shape. I may try the tapes too. Maybe what I need to pick up my work out. Hope everyone has a good day.
Ricci

Good afternoon!!!:)

Ricci- Congrats on the 3# loss!!!!!!! That must make you feel great- especially after staying the same for a while.:) I have never heard of those tapes- there is a web site www.collage.com, I think and they might have some info on them for you. They review, rate and sell tapes. Keep up the good work!!

Karen-hope you got to the gym! How many days in a row has it been for your workouts??? Are you pretty much over your post op pains?

Jen- my heart goes out to you........anything in particular bugging you? The erratic sleep cycles you are on with work and a family probably do not help your emotional health. Big hugs to you- and I will be praying for you.

Sandy- hope you figured out what to make for dinner. Good for you getting your workout in! Enjoy the time with just the kids. I know it can be tough when Dh is not home, but it also can be fun and informal. Thursday will be here before you know it!

Spryng- I will check out the spare slider tomorrow (I am going to the other meeting). Yeah, you got it right, they are selling the program and do not want WW materials distributed without attending the meetings (and paying the dues!) Should they give me a hard time tomorrow (because it is not my home meeting) I am pretty sure that Monroe (my home meeting) will give me a slider next week. Honestly, I can't see wasting the money on the electronic one.

Well, I guess I'd better go........no let me see, I forgot something......was it to take my vitamin.......no, did that. Drank my water.......ate lunch.........hmmmmmmmmmmmm...............
JACKIE!!!!!! WHERE YA BEEN????!!!!!!!! Golly we missed you. And, you make me sound old.....and like I have been fat for a long time (me??? co founder of the thread???:lol: )!!!! Actually, you preceeded me here by a short while, but the thread was SAHM's 8 or 9 or something like that when I joined. And I am still fighting the stupid fat........:o Aw, but I am in good company. So glad that you are back with us.... I think these ladies are getting sick of me:lol: and we missed your humor and friendship here. Time to dust off the bike and hang out with us again.:D

As for me, my eating has been good today. I am holding a lot of water (TOM started yesterday) and just pooped. Typical TOM day 2 here, I feel just a wee bit sluggish and slept in this am. Just going to take it slow until tomorrow.

Gotta go get ready for the afternoon. Have a great day!!!
Ginny

BTW- anyone have a good recipe to make with ground chicken???? (other than the meatloaf, which was great!)
I am looking for tomorrow nites dinner.Thanks!

Starting a new thread!

Good afternoon all!!
hey Ginny don't feel like you are "old" on the thread, I joined when it was sahm's #12!! I can't believe we are nearing 100!! But we have all become good friends by being here so long. Even when I was pregnant and couldn't lose weight I bugged you all, lol. I just love it here and know I'll be here long after I hit my goal!
I do have a recipe for ground chicken, I'll post it after I get done here.
Well I thought TOM started last night and alas... it didn't. (sigh) my system is so screwed up. O-well. Now I'm hoping it doesn't start until after DH leaves... but who knows. Maybe when I get that ultrasound on friday someone can tell me what is going on.
Ricci, congrats on the loss!! It really re-motivates you doesn't it? hang in there and it will come off, even if it is slowly. And that was so nice that your DH bought some workout videos. It will be nice for you to have someone there to do it with you. Support can make or break a weight loss plan. That's why I am here all the time! Besides needing the adult conversations. lol.
Karen, I hope you are enjoying your time at the gym! Boy I wish there was one around here. There is one at the hospital but there's no child care there so I'd have to get someone to watch my kids and that is like pulling teeth with DH's family. My SIL said she would watch them for me on fridays (pay day) but I'd have to pay her a large sum since I have 3 kids. But I think I'm going to do it since it will still be cheaper than a day care and I need a day to myself and to get things done. So this friday she'll watch them so I can go do my appointment at the hospital, but it's only for a few hours since DH will be home sometime that afternoon.
Jen I hope you are continuing to feel better today. You are in my thoughts.

Oh and I heard from Misty today! She is doing fine. 34 weeks along and very tired so that is why she has been MIA. She said to expect her back here after the baby is born. They suspect it's a large baby so maybe she'll go early. :) But it was nice to hear from her.

Well, I bought my ground turkey (my stores don't sell the ground chicken) for my meatloaf and I can't wait until dinner. Guess I'll get off here. I'll post that recipe right after this. TTYL!

GLOP
(that stands for Get Lots of Protein)

26 oz jar of any salsa
1 lb lean ground turkey or chicken (cooked)
1 cup cooked brown rice
24 oz FF cottage cheese

Throw it all together in a bowl and stir!!

Some eat it in a tortilla and some use it as dip for chips. And be warned that it looks very nasty but tastes great!

It's 2 pts per 1/2 cup and if you put it in a tortilla be sure to add those pts in. :) Enjoy!