I've decided I have some issues with foods - making me sick, I mean, not the emotional issues (which I also have but aren't the focus of this post today *g*).

We went with chili for dinner this weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun planned) because I can make up a big ol' pot for under $10 and money's tight (again - thanks to the economic uncertainty that video game buyers are evidently feeling). Well, I haven't slept well since we started. My "gut" feels totally full, uncomfortable, miserable. I flip and flop and hate it. I need to, er, cause some of this to leave my body - but it won't go. Dang. My husband loves chili (I don't care for it much) but I'm thinking its no longer worth it.

I also can't eat ice cream, much cheese, or drink straight milk without becoming bloated and gassy and generally unpleasant and miserable. I actually bought some Lact-aid but somehow it feels like an admission of aging to actually use it. Argh.

I'm working now on socks for me - the weather is turning nippy and I keep borrowing one of the two pairs I made for my husband - but they're too big - so its time to make my own. I'm using a great bunny yarn in blues and purples. Very basic sock pattern but I've learned how to knit both socks at the same time on two circular needles - which is thrilling!

I'm going to try very hard to both check in AND post every morning. I do usually come by - but I often feel like I don't really have anything new to share so posting seems silly. It occurs to me now that it isn't so much whether I have new wt loss goodies to share as it is that I should be here because you are here for me. :)

Off to Mass now, then our traditional brunch at Taco Bell (1 steak taco, cinnamon twists - 8 pts) where I spend an hour reading the newspaper and clipping coupons I'll never use. I hope your Sunday is as relaxing as mine (please!) will be. :)

Mornin' Ladies.

This will be a quick one. Yesterday was not OP. It was an OOPS day. Today WILL be better!

BUNNY: Glad your here. I'm thrilled your daughter is taking to PT so well. Bummer it's so far away tho. Hopefully with the holidays rapidly approacking business will pick up for you.

TERRI: Looks my strength training class will be starting in two weeks. I'll share what I learn. I've never intentionally :) lifted anything just for exercise. Should be an eye opener for me huh?

Rainy day here. I plan to fritter it awat with a good book and maybe a walk later.

Ladies, have a lovely Sunday and try to stay OP.

Just stopping by to say what a glorious God's day!! We have sunshine and the low 70's. It feels fabulous outside.

My goal for the afternoon is lots of moving around. I need to do some housecleaning and yardwork. And try to work in an exercise tape or something. I only have a short time today as the Pastor and his wife (at the new church) have invited all the new folks over to their house this evening. There will be lots of food and fun I hear. I'm really excited about this church and the people.

Bunny - That sucks about the food and how your body is reacting. I have found that too much tomato sauce can give me heartburn something awful. That and pie crust. :( I've never found what to do about it other than avoidance. You are missed when you're quiet so I love seeing you back! Have fun with your socks!

J-Ann - Fritter away!! We all deserve that occassionally. I have a chick flick for this afternoon. I do plan on a siesta on the couch!! ;)

I better get scootin' and movin'.

Later!

Socks are moving along nicely. We spent yesterday ensconsed in front of the television watching The Dead Zone - a marathon on USA leading up the season-ended episode. Nice show - I'll never remember to watch it at its regularly scheduled time, but I'll be there for the next marathon if possible. We also caught the first episode of The Sopranos - which was better than any of the ones from last season that I saw. Glad its on its game again (apparently anyway).

This morning saw the galleys for the knitting magazine I'm gettin' a hat published in show up in my in-box! Yippee! I still have to provide a bio and a headshot - but it'll be "out" by the end of the month (its a website so I'll post a link when its "released" officially - just 'cause I'm darn pleased with myself, ya know?).

Food yesterday was dreadful - but one of the bad-points-good-idea foods was a milkshake made with lactose-free ice cream. It didn't make me bloat or achy or be miserable. This is good and bad. Its good because when I have my ice cream urge I can do it without pain now - but its bad because it only comes in 1/2 gallons so there's an awful lot of it in the house when its bought, ya know?

I need to get some moving around in, too - thanks for the reminder, Terri! I've been sooooo sedantary lately. Bleh.

I LOVE FALL! It's another beautiful day here in central NY. The trees are just beginning to change color, mornings are crisp and afternoons are just warm enough to enjoy being out without a sweater. I am going to walk on my lunch hour .... even just for 15 minutes.

My house mates leave for the left coast for 2 weeks this morning. I'll be alone for 2 weeks. I'm taking next week off just to enjoy the serenity of no one watching football, or tracking in mud, or being in the shower when I want to use it. :)

Didn't get to my WI yesterday. I'm planning on sticking like glue to my points while everyone is away.

BUNNY: The socks sound so comfortable. I want some. Congrat's on getting "published".

TERRI: You are so good about getting exercise. You deserve a GOLD STAR! How did your meeting with the Pastor go?

AUNTIE-P, LIANN: Okay you two. Where are you? What's up?

Good morning!

Yes Yes YES!!! I heard the words "feels like fall" on the weather this morning. My favorite time of year too! :dancer: :dancer:

I ended up good on food Sunday in spite of the gathering at the Pastor's house. She had mini sandwiches (turkey and lean beef), lots of fresh veggies, fruit and low fat dips. Plus I got trapped in a corner in the dining room and couldn't get back for seconds!! The meeting was good. Awkward at first as the women ended up in the dining room and the men out on the deck. I think he orchestrates that so he can talk to the guys separately. The women were not talkers. Then he got us all back together so we could talk about who we are, how we found the church and where we are on our spiritual walk. Helps him to know us and what we may need plus to know others at the church so we don't feel on the outside looking in. We loved it because now we feel like a part of the church.

Food was good yesterday too. And I did earn 6 exercise points yesterday. It was so beautiful last night, I actually got my bike out for a short ride. I love that so much - so why is it so hard for me to make it a priority?? Stupid huh? :o Now if I can just get the food as consistent as the exercise. I can really feel the difference in my body from all the exercise. That's part of what's keeping me going - how much better can I make it feel? Maybe you'll see me on ESPN someday doing bodybuilding contests! Okay, I about laughed myself out of my own chair for that one. :lol: :lol: :strong:

J-Ann - Woo hoo for you!! Time alone. Sounds fabulous.

Bunny - Yes, we'll be so excited to see you published. You used to be such a hiking gal - no time lately?? Maybe you need a stepper at your knitting machine. :lol: Take care!

I better get my butt up and get ready for work. I've left myself very little time for exercise. :mad: Which is okay because my back is a little sore from fence bulding last night.

Have a great OP day!

We're busy-busy-busy as Yahoo has just announced a Free Listing Day for tomorrow - so no fees for any auctions listed on Wednesday, 18 Sep.

That means I gotta run - but I wanted to stop in and say, "hi!" first!

HEY BUNNY, I here you guys banging away on the stuff for Ebay all the way over here. :) I haven't been shopping there in quite a while. I may have to "window shop" while I'm on vacation next week.

I'm having an AWFUL :cry: time with food these past few days. The :chockiss: :devil: has me by the neck and is forcing me to devour :m: & :cookie: and eat :burger: & :jeno:. I really need to slap myself back into control. I hate it when I get like this. Maybe just sharing what's happening will help!

TERRI: Keep up the exercise. You are sooo good. Maybe I'm mentally letting myself sluff off til I start strength training in a week and 1/2. I can't wait that long to get back OP. God, I'll gain 10 lbs. in that much time. :(

Okay got to get back to work. They just added this dragonfly to the Smiles list. :df: Isn't it cute?

Well - we got up just under 1200 auctions on Yahoo (and we have our usual 30 or so on eBay as well). Busy day, indeed!

I managed, though, to sneak in some time for quilting (http://www.jenanne.com/quiltwithborder.jpg) while I was waiting for hubster to finish up with the online connection.

Food today was miserable - but that's what happens when you spend 8 hours online, uploading pictures, etc - and me without a plan. Next time: carrots and celery sticks already cut (instead of, say, low fat pudding pops - yikes!).

(And yes, J-Ann the dragonfly is definitely cute!)

:flow1: Mornin' :flow1:

I'm going to stay OP today!
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I'm going to repeat this all day long!

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I'm going to stay OP today!
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Can you tell yesterday was NOT good?

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Hi Everyone,

I am new here and would like to join in the group for support. I had been doing well. But lately I have been gaining and not losing.
Is there a regular weigh in or check in for the group?

Hello Always,

Glad you've joined us.

We don't have a regular WI report day. Everyone seems to have different WW meeting days so we try to post our successes (or [gulp] failures) when we get home. Other than that we check in when we can. Everybody gets here at least once a week. When someone is in need of support, or has done well or has a question, or a brag, for the group, we're here more often. Lately the group has gotten smaller. This seems to happen periodically. When you have enough weight that it's going to take a L>>O>>N>>G time to see it gone people tend to get discouraged and disappear. That's so sad because we KNOW how hard it is and sometimes just posting a "hello" in the A.M. can be used as a reminder of why we are here and why we decided to commit to losing weight and getting healthy.

I almost stayed OP all day yesterday so things are looking up (or is that "down?). This is my last day at work for a week so I'll be posting from home on my trusty, but slow, WebTV.

Hi to TERRI, BUNNY, AUNTI-P, & LIANN.

TTYS,

Hi, Alwaysbelieve! We often will report what our new weight is (if we're weighing in) - otherwise, we just enoucourage each other to be here as often as needed, and we offer support for the not-so-good times and jubilation for the so-very-good times! Welcome!

J-Ann - that was some serious reminding yourself, there. How did it go?? I was rooting for you all day!

I had to rip out a pair of socks because I was knitting them too tightly - its my first pair of stranded, two colour pattern socks - so I'll try again but this time with a washable wool instead of unforgiving cotton/linen blend. Ho-hum.

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