[umma]

Hi everyone,
Just checking in before I have to drive my son to school. Then when I get back home I am going to lay on the couch with a comfy pillow and blanket and stay there. Well, as long as my daughter will let me. I still feel like crap. Medicine should start working soon though. I can't do any workouts right now because when I start to get out of breath I start coughing like crazy and that is hurting my throat. I know, it sounds like a pity party, right? Don't mean to.
We are also getting ready for a big snow storm this weekend. Most of the weather stations are calling for at least a foot of snow. Most likey more. The kids will love it. I will still be on the couch.
Well, time to get moveing. I will talk to you all soon. Have a healthy day.

TTFN, Lori

[WildStrawberry]

Hi everyone!

Lori! You poor sweetie! Take care of yourself and get better. Don't worry about the exercise if it makes you do horrid things like coughing and stuff. You can work out when you're all better!

Jen that cake does sound delish! I'm not a fan of upside down PINEAPPLE cake...but putting blueberries in it??? OH YUMMY! I agree...perhaps a recipe? Pweeze??

Christina sorry I haven't emailed you back...it's been a wild week 'round here! Feel free to email me anytime! I promise I'll write back! (that goes for everyone!)


As for the exercises...I like to walk. I enjoy being out in the crisp air and feeling my heart get all pumpy () and know that while I'm enjoying the beautiful woods around me I'm also making myself healthier. I think if I had to choose a place to walk TO I'd choose Alaska. That way I'll also get to hit the Northwest Territory, Bathurst Inlet, Nunavut and many of the other beautiful wide open spaces my weight is keeping me from visiting. *happy thoughtful sigh*


For "strength training" I use hand weights while sitting in front of the tv. I mean, I'm there anyway and if I'm not knitting (yay for knitting!) then I'm not doing anything but sitting like a lump. You can easily lift the weights while watching the tv so...that's what I do. I haven't gone so far as to start doing sit ups or crunches but I'll do leg lifts and stuff like that. (I HATE doing crunches...*sigh* but I know I'll eventually have to do them. *G*)

Well, I'd better get back to work. I have a full pot of tea (Bigelow's constant comment decaf with sweetnlow) a few kittycats spread around my desk and computer and a beautiful view of the snowy outside.

Catch y'all laters!

Kae

[Christalynn]

Hiya.

As my title says..I've been thinking and I have a question for you all.
Weight issues has always been an emotional part of my life and I'd like to think that I'm not alone..or you all wouldn't be here at New Creations with me
Ok, here is my question just respond with the first thing that pops in your head.
The day you weigh in and make goal..what do you think will be your first reaction? laugh, cry, jump up and down, kiss/hug your leader.. or maybe a combination?
I'm just curious. Most likley I would cry.

Have a good day..I'll check back later

[guerita765]

Christina,
I think I will laugh when I reach goal. Maybe even cry a little!
For my miles to Milwaukee, Wisconsin......1057.12 miles! I will be ready for a nap when I get there!
I have to get ready for church so I need to go but will be back later. Take care and yes DRINK YOUR WATER! I have done pretty good on that front lately!

[Christalynn]

Ah yes, the water...well I have drank alot of water but I haven't been able to keep count for some reason. My job has a new rule of no drinks while working (only on breaks) So I have to drink all I can before and after work

Shawn Sounds like you better get started on that walking trip, you have a long way to go Are we still on for that question of the week?

I weigh in tomorrow ladies. Wish me luck! but before that I'm going to the fitness center for an hour. I hope that it makes some difference in the scale if only by a little
I am at that point again. I am getting bored of the same foods. Any quick meal ideas

I hope everyone is doing good and staying positive.
I'll check back later.
Take care,

[guerita765]

Yes, the question of the week. Any ideas? We may be the only ones answering the questions, Christine, but that's alright...we will just get to be better friends!
Maybe we should think of the question and ......take turns? This week I could think of one since you did last week...unless you already have one?
How come they are restricting your drinking?
That is really not good!
I think I will go Tuesday to my meeting and weigh in. Hope I at least lost another pound! I did fit into my old jeans! They are size 14's but they were pretty comfortable, not too tight or anything. Until I ate lunch that is. But I ate a lot (nachos with chicken) and had two diet sodas! Not much for dinner and no breakfast. So I think I did alright today. Could have been better.....ate breakfast and a smaller lunch. But Sunday is usually my day to splurge a little.
Anyway. Gonna go to bed...early day tomorrow and I am going to ! So I will talk to you tomorrow. Have a wonderful Monday!

[umma]

Hello ,

I am still here. I just have been battleing this cold and now my son is sick with the same thing and a fever. Right now the kids are sleeping so I have a few minutes. Knowing my luck they will here the keys clicking and wake up though.
We are pretty much snowed in here. Got about 15-16 inches of snow over the weekend. I had to dig my car out yesterday. It took 3 hours. Talk about a workout. So needless to say my body is sore today.

Well, lets see, what will be my first reaction when I hit goal? I will cry. No doubt about it. I KNOW I WILL. I will also cry when I hit 199. Only cause I haven't seen that # in a very very long time.
As far as new recipes, I think I need some too. I have been soooooo bad this week. Yesterday I ate 2 candy bars . I am hoping that digging my car out helped burn that off. I'm not sure whats with me latly. I wake up ready to face the day and eat right and then some where between lunch and dinner I start to mess up. Then once I have messed up I just don't care for the rest of the day.
Although I can tell you that chicken goes a long way. There are so many different ways you can cook it. Look at all the different marinades. Pick something you like and cook the chicken in it. Or try shake and bake. Just a couple of suggestions.

Well, today I have to try to drive my son to the doctor, and then get myself to the doctor for my birth control. ( I said try because of the icy roads) I am also hoping that my husband comes home from work today. He works at an airport and has been there since Friday night. I kinda miss him . Ialso have to try and get to my WW meeting tonight if they are open. Need to see what damamge I did this week.

OK.....I have typed long enough (and complained long enough as well) so now I must go and get my daughter breakfast. See, I told you she would hear me typing and wake up . I will type to you all soon.
By the way, thank you all for sticking to this post. I know I haven't been around often enough, and I am just thankful that you are still here and welcoming me even though I am not here alot. Thank you.

TTFN, Lori

[Christalynn]

I woke up this morning extremely dizzy but I still made it to weigh in. I didn’t stay for the meeting. I had a loss of 1.8 woohoo! I joined the walking club at WW today. I think they give out little prizes after you've walked so many miles.

Lori- Glad to see your post. I couldn’t handle all that snow. Even if I do live in Kansas. I would have to relocate every winter. I hope your husband come home soon and safe.
Shawn- you can have the question. Taking turns sounds great. I need all the best friends I can get. There is a lady I work with that likes to go by the book to the T and she complained to our main office.. The rest is history but no worries…we find ways around things so we'll have our water back soon
WOW! a size 14, I can remember that size if I think hard enough

[Christalynn]

Hi,

Just wanted to let you all know that I'm gonna start the new thread
hope to see you all there