Me tooooo!
 

I'm from just outside of London, Ontario. i also do cardio (everyday for right now) and count calories. so far it is going okay! It is nice to see so many of us out here!!!:hug:

Hi, Widein . . . I'm fine and hopefully everyone else is, too. ;)

It's been really cold here in Nova Scotia today. A friend of mine needed a lift to the hospital (just a routine test) at 8:00 am. My goodness, I thought we were going to freeze solid before the car even got a chance to warm up. I never used to feel the cold, but now it seems every year I get older my temperature range tolerance narrows.

Hi, Dafat. . . Hope you get your regular 'puter back soon. Hey, at least you've got an extra lying around.

Believe me, I know about the animals on the lap routine. One of my cats (all 11-12 lbs of him) only wants to sit on my chest so he can put his head on my shoulder beside my chin. Of course, because he's so big, I have to cross my arms under him so he ddoesn't slide off. Very affectionate and all that, but after about five minutes I have to push him off so I can breathe again. Not to mention that I can't do anything while he is lying there.

A great, big, :welcome2: for you Miss Princess. Drop in and visit with us anytime. We love lots of company.

Have a good day, gang. See you soon. Here's some :dust: to keep us going through the evening.

Hi Miss Princess,

Glad you found us. This is a great place. Enjoy!

Welcome Miss Princess,,,now the picture is that your ring or THE ring?

Maggie,,,what book are you rewriting? I went back looking to see if you had writing what it was about...
I took a children's story writing course years ago with Sigmund Brower (think I spelt his last name wrong tsk tsk)

Meowee,,,figured you would have a cat with that name...lol I love my lil dog,,,jack russel,,,yes hyper but not always,,,shes a big suck...loves to be held like a baby. The two days I was gone she was depressed,,,seriously wouldn't have anything to do with the boys...and shes their dog. I feel bad cause I am spending alot of time in bed,,,resting in between my lil walks around the house. And she does what I do so she has been sleeping alot.

Im more sore today then most,,,think I over did it by cleaning the kitchen,,,don't see how since all I did was wipe down the counters and wash the sink.

need to drink more water,,,only have about half in.

hi everyone i went to pancake supper last nite. :) glen

Anyone watch Taking it Off? Its all reruns but I finally watch one rerun I hadn't seen last night. I almost was on that show..had two interviews,,,and this next season I had two interviews...very stressful and am glad I didn't make it,,,would hate to be in a bathing suit on camera...*shudder
I wake up screaming from dreams like that...lol
The weather is sunny,,,melting everything,,,but still am not going outside. Hubby thinks I may slip on some ice...and I agree.
Got my computer back yesterday...yay...to be able to sit in a chair up against the desk and seeing the print is nice...lol

Hello from Nova Scotia . . .

Very cold and mostly sunny again today. All in all, I'd have to say it was "lamb-like" and, unfortunately, that could mean March will get nasty before it ends.

I did pretty good with the pancake day stuff, Glen. Even had SF syrup. That's probably why I didn't go overboard . . . because it really doesn't taste good enough to make me want more. I know, be thankful for small mercies.

You are probably very wise to continue to take it easy, Dafatn. The melty kind of snow can be verrrry slippery. No, I haven't watched the show (at least not lately). I think I have to agree. I don't think I'd like to hang it all out on TV either.

Well, I guess that's it for now. Where is everybody, today? It's way to quiet in here. Come on, gang, let's hear from you soon. Have a great one. :carrot:

I was hoping to get my picture collage going but I can't bend down low enough to drag our box of pics out,,,and can't lift it so have to wait for someone to come home and help me.
I watch Emeril and it just made my mouth water,,,
Switched to Trading Spaces...can't wait to be able to paint some of the walls in our house.
can you tell boredom is setting in?

Oh Yeah . . . hang in there girl. And stay away from the fridge!!!!

It was very sunny here but verrrry COLD!! I work as a replacement teacher's assistant sometimes and I have to go outside with the kids, HOLY MOLY it was cold today, I was surprised the principal let them out...

Things are good exercise wise but food is clean but I am taking in too many calories, not good... I have to work on that...

Weird day here,,,thought it was going to be nice and sunny again but lil flurries come scooting back.
Nothing planned today. Have all my pics pulled out that I think will work so thats about it.
so a lil arts and crafts,,,watch tv, snack,,and nap. Don't I sound like a preschooler?

Another cold one here . . . abut 1/2 and 1/2 as far as the sun is concerned.

Went to Swiss Chalet for lunch today and did pretty well. Too much chicken (without skin, because I honestly don't like the skin) but no fries and a tossed salad with diet dressing instead of coleslaw. I did eat the roll with real butter on it. That was my "treat". One good thing about having the half chicken . . . I was so full I was able to resist dessert.

Now, of course, I don't know what I'll have for dinner since I've pretty much had my whole day's allotment of protein. Some kind of brothy vegetable soup I guess.

Anyway, hope everybody is doing well today. See you later, gang. :carrot:

Originally Posted by da fat n da furious:
Welcome Miss Princess,,,now the picture is that your ring or THE ring?

Maggie,,,what book are you rewriting? I went back looking to see if you had writing what it was about...
I took a children's story writing course years ago with Sigmund Brower (think I spelt his last name wrong tsk tsk)

Meowee,,,figured you would have a cat with that name...lol I love my lil dog,,,jack russel,,,yes hyper but not always,,,shes a big suck...loves to be held like a baby. The two days I was gone she was depressed,,,seriously wouldn't have anything to do with the boys...and shes their dog. I feel bad cause I am spending alot of time in bed,,,resting in between my lil walks around the house. And she does what I do so she has been sleeping alot.

Im more sore today then most,,,think I over did it by cleaning the kitchen,,,don't see how since all I did was wipe down the counters and wash the sink.

need to drink more water,,,only have about half in.

It is THE RING!!! *giggle*

Nice...very pretty. My engagement ring was similar but gold. (that looks like white gold) my wedding bands sit one on each side with tiny diamonds.
My 15th year anniversary ring was designed by my DH it sits up high with 5 diamonds across,,,3 diamonds for 15 years he was told but he added 2 extra one for each our boys. AHHH
And with our 20th looming close by hes aleady picked my ring,,,white gold, with 5 diamonds across. Very simple,,,but with BIG diamonds...gotta love that.
Im tired,,didn't get my nap in. Flower shop called early this morning to say they had a del to make to me,,,and would del in the am...so I waited,,,waited and waited some more. 2 pm! And the flowers were so big I couldn't carry them...the guy was boarder line rude about having to take a few extra steps (boots and all) to drop them on the counter for me....but once I explained I just had surgery and can't lift anything over 5 lbs he seemed to snap out of it. Took my shower, pain reliever and now Im going down for my nap.
I know Im seriously getting bored when Im watching the designer chanels and thinking I could do better...lol

Originally Posted by meowee:
Now, of course, I don't know what I'll have for dinner since I've pretty much had my whole day's allotment of protein. Some kind of brothy vegetable soup I guess.

One chicken breast does not count as a whole day's protein? Have more for supper it'll keep you fuller longer...

I agree, Ilene, but I had the breast, the leg, the thigh, and the wing . . . i.e., half of a whole chicken.

Today didn't start out too well. I was ravenous . . . probably because I didn't have enough protein yesterday evening. Decided to have a nap ecause nothing else was working (I know . . . just a form of escapism). I woke up like it was a whole new day . . . had a great meal of protein and oodles of veggies and think I finally have the day in control.

Of course, talking to myself in here may be helping . . . at least there's no one to disagree with me. :D But I do miss you, gang. Where are you? :^:

Hey Meowee, I'm here... but I don't have much to say, except I ran in frigid weather today -12c but I think the WC was -21c... but I made it and I'm happy :D...

I am going to open an new thread "Calling all Canadians -- March Chat"

This thread is getting way too long...

Bump

Canadians Unite ... eh?
 

Thanx SUSANB ... I didn't know that this thread existed; but I see the last post (except for you this am) was exactly a year ago today; gee ~ what happened? I'm glad you suggested re-starting it; I think it would be great for us to support each other. I have met some other Canadians on here already and it would be nice to keep in touch with them.

ABOUT US ... we live in a small village up north; the nearest city is Timmins, Ontario. I was born in Orangeville and was raised near there and have lived in Guelph, Brampton, and Bramalea, etc. Came north to go to college and stayed, as many of my family had returned here (some family roots here). Funny thing is ... most returned down south or are now spread out in other provinces. That's one reason I came on the net ~ so I could keep in touch with my family more often ...

MY PLAN ~ is one I created with my docs' blessings ... it's portion and calorie based; and devised loosely from Heart & Diabetes plans. The plan theory came from a professor/researcher from NYU, who said ~ for good health, sustainability, and longevity ... "EAT FOR THE BODY YOU WANT, NOT THE ONE YOU HAVE!" (2100 cals for initial goal of 177lbs/size 16-18; for now). So far, it's working for me; so, I'm sticking with it, cuz I don't want to go back where I was before ... ever, ever again!!!

MY MAIN EXERCISE is walking, plus I do some hand weights, and I have a mega-rower that I use on occasion. I joined the March exercise thread for large ladies 40+ group to keep me accountable. I may have some physical limitations, but I'm not going to let that stop me ~ cuz I'm a spunky, Irish lass, and I want to win this battle once and for all ~ LOL! As Jillybean said ... "WRAP YOUR BRAIN AROUND THE IDEA THAT THIS IS FOR LIFE!" Ttyl and thanx again, SUSANB ~ a fellow encourager ... Rosebud. :hug:

SusanB pulled up this CALLING ALL CANADIANS thread earlier, I think it was the original that she had started.

I had made a few more after that and we kind of kept it going until Canada Day with one entitled "Calling all Canadians - Canada Day Challenge" and then I let it die out because it seemed to be losing steam . . . but I would love to see it revived if anybody is interested. If we can drum up enough momentum, maybe we can at least get a STICKY. . .

Start posting lots and lots Susan and all you other crazy canuks :crazy: . . . we deserve our own little chat place.

Hey all, Im a fellow Canadian, born and raised in Nova Scotia, lived in Saskatchewan for a couple of years, but came back home.

meowee- nice to see a fellow bluenoser, i thought i was the only one around haha

Anyways,I love the idea of talking to other Canadians on here in a forum, so i hope this thread sticks around!woohoo Canada!

Hi Meryl . . . :hug:

I hope so too. I peeked at your profile and noticed that we both have February birthdays - mine is the 25th - of course I'm a wee little bit older than you. ;) Love the picture of your son by the way.

One thing I've always noticed about Maritimers . . . they come home if they can. Strangely enough, I'm originally 'from away'. Born and raised in Toronto and transferred down here about 12 years ago. When I retired, I just stayed here because I really like the slower pace of life. Guess we 'Uppity Canadians' just transplant a little more easily. :dizzy: BTW, wherebouts are you? I'm in Pictou.

Anyway, girl . . . hope you have a moving and shaking kind of day . . . see you soon. :carrot:

Yet another one
 

Hi all! Another bluenoser... haha :D
I'm new to the community, hope everyone is enjoying their Monday. I guess my plan is to eat more veggies and smaller portions, and do cardio and some weights every day... just starting out so I'll see how it goes!

Hi Chickie . . .

Here's a great big welcoming :hug: for you too. Welcome aboard. Where are you? I know, I know, it's not that big a province -- at least not in size. ;) The size of the heart of the Nova Scotian is another matter, entirely. :D

Have a great moving and shaking kind of day. See you again later. :carrot:

Let's start new ... here ....
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