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Hi all,
Dip - SO HAPPY YOU HAD A GREAT BIRTHDAY!!!!! And mind your purse strings. Don't spend so much on the boat that you end up having MOVE TO THE BOAT! Just kidding, I know you ain't that crazy. Silver - Excellent job on the elliptical. Music while working out really helps me out too. Instead of setting time goals, I will sometimes set music goals and then I don't watch the timer at all. Hiya Robin - Glad your inauguration went well. Also glad to see that although you've been too busy for us, you haven't been too busy to care for you. Ilene and Meg - I am proud of both of you and I am ashamed of me. No, I am NOT back on track, getting worse and haven't worked out hard since Saturday and only a light work out on Monday. My clock went off this morning and I just couldn't get out the bed. May have something to do with being up until midnight eating crap and watching TV. I have cheer practice this evening so I can't hit the gym tonight so this day is shot workout wise. My digestive system is protesting over my lack of activity and food choices. HOWEVER, if Meg can get up work out, sweat and eat like a normal person after only 3 weeks of surgery then I can do it too. On a good note, I did get up and cook a healthy breakfast, packed several healthy snacks and carried NO MONEY to work so I am on the right track. Peace. Tiki. |
Thanks for all the encouragement.
Well today is my birthday! i'm a ripe 27 :lol: well if 27 were ever ripe, it is for me- 7yrs marriage and 3 kids :lol: and Happy Birthday to Dip! (i get the impression from the other posts that you celebrated a Bday recently) My DH is planning something, i can tell, which makes me very happy cause, to be honest, we've been together 12 years and he's only given me a gift or taken me out on my birthday mabey, like, half of those years. Actually i told him a month ago i wanted a nice pair of sunglasses, and he told me he's only working a half day today and then i suspect he's planning on taking me to the mall so i can pick them out. So, i gotta get to my laundry folding and leg workout in before noon so i better scram. Did upper body yesterday, my arms and shoulders are litterally HOT today. Really, they are sore and feel warm like i soaked them in a hot tub or something, felt like that since last night, strange. Hope the weather stays nice, hiking on the agenda tomarow!! :D tootaloo -E |
Hey Gang! :wave:
Silver -- I positive that your tummy is looking smaler, it's from all that work on the treadmill and elyptical! Good for you! I must say I had the greatest MIL, she past away at 81 about 5 years ago... She was so gorgeous too! Tik -- I have song and musc goals too! "Just one more song, one more...." Meg -- Congrats on the workout! I didn't have a workout at the gym today I've been out galavanding the stores out of town in Ottawa, it was my usual 6 month eye exam at the Eye Institute... My eyes are holding really really well he's impressed with me, or my eyes that is... Today I told the technician that he had lost weight and looked really good... Then afterwards I'm thinking maybe he thought I was making a pass at him, because he is cute! Oh well :shrug:... He did loose a good 30# at least... Well gotta go take Hubby out for a walk, I'll wait to digest a bit tho, speaking of Chineese that's what we had for supper... I had mostly veggies, yum... Today wasn't as clean as I would have liked because I ate 2 restaurant meals, but I chose wisely... Later all... |
Elasky I bet you thought I'd forgotten you eh? Well I didn't! ;)
:hb: :balloons: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! :balloons: :hb: |
Hi Gang!
Well, another crazy day here at the homestead. It's been raining all week and this morning I had a window to weed whack and mow the front before it started raining yet again. I wasn't going to let the rain stop me from weed whacking, and as heavy as that sucker used to be, I handled it quite well I must say, and continued to work on the back for another 4 hours until it oveheated and began to die. I think it safe to say my arms got their work-out today. Eats have been really good, and same for cardio this AM. I should have lifted today but didn't, and now feel guilty. So I may skip cardio tomorrow AM and go straight for the weights. We'll be leaving again for the lake tomorrow as soon as DH can get away from work, and be home Sunday night, hopefully in time for Sopranos and Deadwood. The National Park, Land Between the Lakes has a planetarium and Saturday is "Astronomy Day" with a special viewing Saturday night. SO if it rains during the day, we'll have something to do, but will definitely go for the evening show and discussion, hoping for clear skies. Meg - you go, chickie! But how much smaller do you think that cute little butt is going to get? What's it like not to be self-conscious about bending over in front of anyone? :lol: Tiki - I haven't paid attention to the weather up there, but down here and even south of us it's been a "slow Spring." I've been struggling a little too, but noticed last weekend when I was south and it was beautiful weather, it was easier for me to eat clean and be energized. So ya think the weather may still have something to do with it? However, at this point, the only way is up! No worries, mate, about spending too much money because I'm pretty good here lately about knowing when to stop. Believe it or not, I would give anything to be able to live on a boat, bigger than what we have of course. I am so sick of this big house and big property because the price I pay for not working is having to take care of it, 90% by myself. And when I worked, I still took care of it 60% because I had a housekeeper. DH works alot of hours, but when he is here, the last thing he is willing to do is anything in the maintenance dept. Life's too short anymore to waste time on domestic stuff. At this point of my life, the dream home has become my nightmare. I don't mean to sound ungrateful because we are very blessed, but it's time for a change. Ilene - my jelly bean! Glad to hear your your eye exam went well, but not to be nosey, why do you have one every 6 months? I'm hoping Monday when I return I will be full of P&V, and hope you'll join me. *You* keep me straight, my dear. Hi Jack! Silverbirch - I love reading your posts. It's like reading a novella, and getting insight to a different way of life, in a different land. And please, don't get me going on mother-in-laws. It took me a few years, but I now understand why, even though unspoken, my husband choses to live away from his parents. Close enough, but far away with our twice yearly obligatory visits, they are 500 miles away in the next state east, Ohio. :hb: :hb: HAPPY B'DAY, Elasky! :hb: :hb: I hope you picked out a really nice pair of sunglasses. Or better yet, had a nice surprise from your DH. BIG HELLO! to all. I *know* some of you are lurking out there, and I'm not alone in that we'd like to hear from you, even if it's just a quick hello. Well, I better get off of here. The talk about supersetting bi's and tri's got me motivated, and I can do that before I go to bed, and the rest tomorrow. Y'all be good now! hugs, dip If I don't get a chance to stop by tomorrow, I hope you all have a great weekend! :coffee: |
Tiki – how did the cheerleading practice go? Hope you didn’t pull any muscles this time! And how’s the rest of it going? What’s happening? Did you leave your money at home today? I want you to succeed. You are one of my role models!
Dip – thank you for your kind words about my posts. I’d wondered if I’d be as exotic to you as you all are to me. I find it endlessly fascinating to hear about how people, in their very different lives around the world, deal with eating, exercise, what life throws in their way and all the rest of it. Here, I’m at work in the draughty stone cottage in the wildflower garden, next to the meadow with the tinkling stream, adjacent to the bird-song-filled woodland. Idyllic? Well, yes, but today I wanted to ‘achieve closure’ on a final report for a group of clients. I would like them to pay the invoice very much indeed. But they aren’t quite there with the final comments and it’ll be next week before I can get it out of the way. Next week which is already looking rather full. Luckily, I’ve packed my food for the day so no naughty nibbles are available. And I feel on a roll, in a forward and positive direction, about food and exercise at present. So I might encourage myself to go out for a brisk walk. But we still need money so I’ll have to spend some time trying to drum up business. Self-employment is not all a bed of roses. No, not at all. For me, food planning is an excellent weapon in the armoury. That and portion control. It really does help in keeping me on the straight and narrow. Every day, I eat the same oat-based breakfast, either home-made muesli soaked overnight in fruit juice or porridge (I eat whole oat groats – steel cut oats in North America) steeped overnight, with cottage cheese, a bit of yoghourt and a banana. And the same thing most days I’m at work (home-made soup, cans of sardines or mackerel, raw vegetables, wholewheat couscous or left-overs). Apple/carrot and cheese/cottage cheese for mid-morning and mid-afternoon snacks. The meals at home are more unpredictable but evening meals cycle through red meat, white meat, oily fish, non-oily fish, tofu, vegetables, pulses. And a lot of organic vegetables. Yes, a lot, raw or cooked or half-way in between. I’m not sure what it’ll be tonight as the Man and the Boy are in charge, but they know to include good protein and it’ll be delicious. So will the bread they’re going to make today but that’s a story for another day. Silverbirch. |
Hiya all,
I did some serious discussing with myself and with a good friend about my eating and weight loss patterns. I wish I could say that my binges were poor planning, but they aren't as I had to toss out my cottage cheese, eggs, lean turkey breast and some yogurt because it all sat in my fridge and went bad while I chose to eat bad stuff instead. I think that what Dip said on the other thread is correct - it's sabotage. When I am a larger size, I am comfortable with myself and comfortable with how people deal with me. Of course I get frustrated with clothes not fitting right or not looking healthy or being healthy, but it is what I am used to. I guess I gotta work on getting rid of some demons. Yesterday was not totally clean. Boss took me to lunch and the place had a very limited menu. I "healthied up" my meal as best I could but it would have been better if I hadn't gone. Then other boss had a birthday celebration and I slid a little there. However, at home, after thinking about my convo with my friend and after tossing all that healthy food, I ate a healthy dinner and didn't eat any junk. The crew is going with their dad this weekend and I am sending their snacks with them. I don't think I will do all that great with that stuff in the house. If I can get my eats on track, I can get my butt in the gym. I can't seem to ever exercise if I am not eating clean. It is always both, or nothing. Tiki |
Tiki - good luck with your demon work. And have a good weekend.
And everyone else - have a good weekend too! Silverbirch. |
Hello all! I had to go out of town this week (back to Detroit), Tues-Thurs, so I've been laying a bit low - no computer access while I was gone.
Eating wasn't too bad - had more bars than I should have, but when on the road, there isn't much choice... Did get into some stuff I shouldn't have - will confess on the C thread. And, a few bad habits are starting to reappear - need to nip that in the bud! I think the use of bars (especially certain flavors!) and my fiber solution are to blame - I'm thinking both need to be eliminated again as they are triggers... Now I seem to always be wanting something sweet after every meal! Not a good thing :( Only missed one workout this week because of travel - stayed with friends while there and they have good home equipment. Happy belated Birthdays to Dip and Elasky! Sorry I missed wishing you on the actual day! Well, lots of work to catch up on, so I'll keep this relatively short - will try to catch up with everyone on the weekend. Cindy |
Hey Karen - just saw your signature on another thread - congrats on the 4's!
Also, saw you added that the "I don't feel tardy..." is from Hot for Teacher - I'd been wondering about that! Did you know that VH is touring this year? I've never seen them in concert and would love to - I hope they come to upstate NY, or if they only make it to the City, that I can get people to go with me! |
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I saw VH in 1978 - Jim saw them a bunch of times in the 70's and 80's. So there ya go! I'm just glad to see that Eddie is feeling chipper enough to tour again...although don't you think he looks a lot like Ozzy in the official tour photos? :lol: TIKI! you poor thing! I've fought those demons myself. I did read what you wrote on the Confessional thread...I know it can be really tough. You are definitely in my thoughts! There's nothing I can really tell you - you know what to do - it's just a question of implementation... Gad - it's taken me over an HOUR to write this, and I'm getting swamped quickly...will have to close for now and post more later...hi to everyone...don't mean to leave folks out! |
Karen- Congratulations on your new signature!! :D I need to do some serious work to comfortably be back there with you. It all depends on the brands, tho :lol:
Tiki- The demons are everywhere! Keep you guard up. I've been fighting them too. Cindy- Good for you on keeping up with workouts on the road. I find that really tough. Not much to report here- just the same old daily grind. Demons lurking in every corner, but at least the weather has improved, and my mood along with it! Hi to everyone! I think today's cardio will be some serious hill jogging. I'm going to try to stay on grass without twisting an ankle, since my knees hurt too much last weekend when I ran on the road :( Mel |
Hi everyone!
I've been neglecting you a little as I had a very busy week - getting up at 7am and going to bed well past midnight, going to the gym AND having sweetheart internetting every evening in stead of me. So I only just finished reading eveyone's posts... Jennifa, the reason I get up so early is because I cheat, when it's 3 am in NY it's well past 7am in Lyon France. Still I find getting up early really bleeeeh! Meg, you superwoman! Tiki, Silverbirch, I always use the music as a reference, taking a minimum time for cardio, say 45 minutes, and using the music to drive me just that little bit further. I could really relate to the chickenpox story, as I have three sisters and when w were all studying one of my sisters got the mumps and had to go and stay at our home, so I asked my mum, dd I havee it and can I get home over the weekend and she goes: of course you've had it dont's worry, come! So all sisters came home and we gloated a few days over my poor sister, and then... all three other sisters got the mumps together. I guess my mum thought it safer if we all got it now in stead of when being pregnant or something, and she knew us well enough to know we wouldn't have come if we knew we had not had it. In the end she was stuck with 3 moaning, scratchng and coughing daughters for about two weeks. So much for the gloating! Happy birthday Elasky! Silverbirch, you're not the only one that wonders sometime about how exotic your posts might look. I do that too. On the other hand, the things everyone does overseas fascinate me and I think it's wonderful that the world has gotten so incredibly small that I can communicate with people thousands of miles away and still have the same interests and daily stuff to talk about. Tki, maybe try to put in some extra work at the gym or split it up so you won't have to be home with all the temptations so much. Good luck staying on track! We all have on track problems... I have downed the weights (pounds) a lot these past few weeks, opping the cardo 200% at the same time and I am slowly starting to se the results. Eats have been fairly clean too (except for a SMALL piece of French cheese now and then) as I do all my cooking from fresh. I even started eating oats (raw) again, which don't like very much but I disguise them in 0% fat type cottage cheese and fresh fruit cubes which makes it more than bearable. I think my main problem is portion control, so I try to eat a lot of vegetables before I start on the proteins, and go low on the easy carbs. I have to put in a lot of carbs for Sweatheart (to whom I can still not explain the basics of working out and eating right as he has always been stickthin, so he just thnks it's eatng very little of no matter what, sigh!). I am still working on him to start a weights program, but he doesn't like the eating a lot part (talk about opposites!) or the working out part either so I'm going slow on that... Apart from all that I'm getting to know Lyon better and better. The 8th of May brings me the mister Lyon bodybuilding contest, an Aerobics marathon and two aerobics masterclasses. I would really like to do at least the masterclasses and see the contest as it would actually be the first bb contest I will ever attend...That should get me motivated! Tres bonne weekend to all! GG |
Just a quickie to say :wave: to all and I'm soooo glad we're back! I went through LWL withdrawal over the past day -- anyone else? :lol:
The sun is finally shining, great workout today :strong: -- life is good! :sunny: |
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