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Coconut Telegraph
We are a reunited group trying to get back on track with exercise and losing weight. We welcome all who choose to join us on our quest for healthier lifestyles!
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Hi, I am new to this web site! hehehehe
Gee, I hope you will allow me to join this group. I am a newbie........:dizzy:
Aw, who am I kidding. It is great to be here and feel welcome. Forgive my moment of temporary insanity. Thus far today I have been a good girl. Got my 2.4 miler in on the treadmill watching the news (can't do that during the school year!), drank a ton of water and have been pretty good eating. Evenings have been awful for me. But my diet jello awaits me.....keep hoping that that will keep me out of trouble. Not sure which day I am going to a meeting- it looks like Friday right now. I do hope that we can get another previous member to join us also. Would LOVE to see her here.......;) Thanks for starting the new thread. |
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Hey girl!!! I didn't eat a lot today because DD had a play date that required a lot of my attention. I didn't have time to get into trouble. In the AM, I did a 30 minutes aerobics tape...the first time I've exercised in a coon's age. It wasn't bad with the A/C blasting on me. I had been doing WW online during the spring and lost 9 pounds. My budget doesn't allow me to continue, so I'm doing it on my own. I will REALLY need the support I get here to help me stay O.P.;) Okay, we are short one and then we are complete.:spin:
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Hello. I hope that there is room for at least one more here! I was drawn in by the Jimmy Buffet reference and perhaps an email or two! I am beginning a quest for a body that weighs less, has fewer aches and pains as well as taking up less space on the Hatteras seashore come next June. I have various health / eating / food / brain issues that I need to deal with NOW. (Yes, again!)
I spent today in a staff development in a class regarding computers so there was NO option for eating during the day beyond lunch time! I did fairly well with dinner but am now suffering from a severe stomach ache for some reason. I've got homework to do for class but hope that while my stomach is feeling gross I can get it done and end the day with a WATP tape (IF I can get the thick layer of protective dust off of it!). My stomach sure doesn't feel well. I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad that the two of you are here! (((I've missed you both so very much!))) take care, meeee |
I Feel Good...
:DWE'RE BAAAAAAACK!!!!!!!:woohoo::cheers::yay::cheer::cheer2::yes::hug:;) And doesn't it feel good?!
Ms. Mermaid, I hope your tummy feels better...maybe you shouldn't push it tonight. You can always exercise tomorrow. What's with professional development in the middle of the summer?:?: YUCK!!! |
HHH (Hazy, Hot, & Humid)
It's a HOT ONE!!! But that's okay with me! I've been waiting for this, and I'm loving every minute of it. I'm taking DD to the movies during the hottest midday temps, and then we'll immerse ourselves in the pool.:swim:
I'm on program at the moment. I need to bring some healthy snacks:corn: to the movies...I tend to overdo it there. I exercised on my recumbent bike for 30 minutes:ebike: with the A/C blasting this morning while watching my soaps on the DVR. There was an emergency weather report about the scorching temps which showed a stupid woman running in NYC midday in the HEAT! What an idiot!!! Here I was burning calories and sweating in my nice temperature controlled conditions taking good care of my body while this crazy lady endangered her well-being. People think they are invincible...but a woman I know just had a massive coronary resulting in emergency surgery and she is only 47. By the way, she isn't a smoker and is skinny as could be. We have to take care of ourselves. This should be a motivator to not only lose weight, but find healthy ways to manage stress. Have a great day! I'll check in later. |
Good morning!!!!!!!!
Ms Mermaid- gee, that title os so appropriate! Me thinks it fits!!!!!!! Glad to see you here, my dear. Hope your tummy is feeling better. Are you back on WW? (I know neither of you is doing meetings.....). Hope you got your WATP tape in. As our friend from NE says, you can always start today. I know it is hot in all of our states. How long is this professional development? Hopefully just a day or so. Summerrrr- glad you got your work out in. Are you drinking that water?? Ain't I a pain? Did you get some swimming in too? Glad to be back in this forum. I missed you two also. I did get my walk in already. And some yard work. Gee it is hot. Now if I can just stay away from the darned late night stress eating, I will be fine. The late night stuff has been my downfall....big time. Ok, I had better go do something productive. See ya later! |
HHH cont.
DD and I spent the afternoon in the movie theater. There just didn't seem to be a better place to be. We saw "License to Wed," and I laughed soooooo hard, I had to struggle not to wet my pants!!! There was plenty of innuendo, but nothing inappropriate for my little tween. She enjoyed it as much as I did. The critic reviews weren't great, but since I'm a HUGE Robin Williams fan, I chanced it, and it was well worth it. I am definitely purchasing it when it comes to DVD. We stopped at Walgreens and bought Smartfood popcorn, bottled water, Swedish Fish, and Mini M&M's. I chose to skip lunch, ate the popcorn and Swedish Fish instead along with the water so I'm still well within my points.
DD and I will be venturing out into our HHH backyard to hide in the pool :swim:for a while till we cool off enough for dinner. |
Glad you enjoyed the movie. Last really funny movie I saw was Night AT the Museum. Guess I have another one to see now! Was is appropriate for your Dd- guess the question is better worded, did she think it was funny?
Congrats on the wise snack choices. Swedish Fish count as a low fat protein, right? Hehehehe. IF I behave myself for the rest of the day, my eating should be ok. I did have some chocolate midday.......blew out a bunch of points, but have a lovely salad planned for dinner. I like salad, so that is no hardship at all. Got plenty of gardening done, the outside is starting to look ok......better.....it was looking pretty overgrown. Enjoy your evening! |
yo yo yo whats going on gurlies?
did not get in the WATP tape last night due to very odd achy stomach. don't know what was up with THAT...but it is gone now...so when I'm done with this post I will be sliding into my sneakers and bra and hitting play...unless I can develop a tummy ache while writing! (snort, hoot!) spent today in class learning how to make web pages. (this was the 2nd day in a row for THIS and well, I'm OVER IT!) tomorrow will be spent on two more groovy topics that are NON computer related...can't take more 'puting all day for a while! I am 1/2 way done... but will admit to taking 1 day more than minimum...cause when I signed up for it I was on fire about making a web page. O.M.Golly! WHAT was I thinking? well within points for today! cause of you girlies, I took my own salad and WORLDS SMALLEST cupcakes with me for lunch! Having trouble getting all of the water in as I'm outta practice....but I will get there....maybe not tonight but today was more water than yesterday which was more water than well you got the idea! glad you people are staying cool and getting stuff done.... I'll add that movie to my MUST RENT list.... I've GOT to get into our attic tonight to continue on my quest for ridding it o' poo but I've got to get that darn tape done first so that I have something to talk about in the morning! (((Hugs ya'll!))) Ms. Mermaid (hehehehe!) |
Did it! Leslie and all the friends seemed SO happy to see me! ....and it DID feel good; however, I WAS so happy it came to an end! I did it! Now cheer for me!
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Hey girlies, I am too going to join your group...<please? can I ? huh, huh?> I have restarted WW (I do it on my own with all the info from meetings) and so far so good. I have been doing...ok, ready for this? Carmen Electra's aerobic striptease for the past two days. Its a good work out (I have only done 30 mins of it so far) and fun too. I went over in my points yesterday but its all good, Thats why there are flex points right? And it wasnt that bad, I made some 1 point banana oatmeal muffins and had a few too many of them. Could have been take5 or something else, so I am not beating myself up. I am totally committed to this again, and think today I may meet up with Leslie for a walking group :). Thaks for having me and continued success on our endeavors.....we CAN do this!
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Hey ya'll! Welcome to the group kellijoiii! We are glad to have you! Texas? YIKES.... I can't imagine how warm it is there today as it is VERY hot and sticky here in VA! Yes, 1 point muffins are much "better" than eating a take5 (OMGolly, aren't THOSE candy bars summmmmin?)...and yes again to "that is what flex points are for!"
I spent my 3rd day in inservice training classes... today was all about classroom management with a wonderful presenter! So. Twas all okay! Lunch was out of my control for some part and I made the best choices that I could! I steered clear of the desserts and THAT, my friends was HUGEEEEEEEEE! Once I recoop from giving up yet another day of my precious summer vacation, sigh, I have to cook dinner and then meet up with my perky friend Ms.Leslie and her other little perky friends to WATP.... Tonight I am going to do the wittle one again as I'm pretty sure that anything more at this point will cause me to keel over and die and well, I have yet another day of classes so I must be able to walk tomorrow. (Man, is THAT a great excuse or WHUUUUT?) I'll check in later on tonight to see how ya'll have moved your fannies today! Hope you have all managed to stay cool and within your points too! til later, take care, meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee |
Welcome!
It is so nice to have a newbie on our thread! We are a very lighthearted bunch, when we aren't *****ing and moaning...you will find Ms. Mermaid's rantings and ravings rather humorous by the way!!! I guess we should do a quick bio for you:
I'm Summer. I'm 42, a married mommy of a 9 year-old, and a pre-k teacher in an inner city public school. I'm artistic, musical, and sing in my church choir. I love to laugh; love Jimmy Buffett; margaritas; all things coconut including the discontinued Yankee Candle, "Coconut Bay" candles, Banana Boat coconut scented suntan lotion, Back To Basics "Coconut Mango Shampoo & Conditioner;" love tropical weather; live in the northeast but am heading south to Florida when DD finishes high school and DH takes early retirement. Chocolate, prime rib, shrimp, and pancakes are my favorite foods. I love to read contemporary romance novels, particularly humorous ones. I'm not even a little bit athletic except for being able to swim. I hate exercise, so when I've written that I exercised today, it is a BIG DEAL. I need to lose about 70 more pounds. The first 25 came on in my early 20's when my mother died of cancer. The rest came on during my pregnancy. 10 years later, I still have a long way to go, however, Weight Watchers seems to be the ticket. Ms. Mermaid & Ginger: You should do a bio for Kellyjoiii. Today, DD had a playdate. It has been on the verge of storming all day, but they were able to swim in the pool :swim:because it hasn't come yet. I like this friend. She's a happy child and low-maintenance. After some of the winners I've had to deal with so far this summer, it was refreshing to have a nice, normal girl over to play. DH grilled hamburgers and I can't get "Cheeseburger in Paradise" out of my head. I like mine with sliced dill pickles and ketchup. How do you like yours?:burger: |
Gee, Summer, after the day I have had, I am not even sure that I am able to write my own bio! Kids and their hormones galore........think I am losing the little bit of sanity that I have.
Glad to hear that Ms Mermaid is getting her dates with Leslie in! Kelly- welcome to our insane little group. And please ignore Summer's comments about Ms Mermaids rants and raves. Well, they outdo anything you will ever hear or see on Comedy Channel.......and we love our Ms Mermaid to bits. Funny as all get out and a great lady to boot. Not to be outdone by Ms Summer.......who is also quite capable of making me howl too! Seriously, Kelly, Ms Summer and Ms Mermaid are great ladies. Welcome. And welcome to WW. It is a great program. BTW Ms Summer, I have been on veggie burgers for quite awhile....and those I like with lots of ketchup. Today was busy, and I actually slept in!!!!!!!! Got up at 8:15! This is unheard of, I am usually up and at it by 5:30. But it felt good. Somebody puhleeze come to my house and find where I hid my sister in law's bday card?! I had it in my hands 2 days ago, and not it is gone. Gotta get it in the mail Friday at the latest. Now I am going wacky trying to find it. Ok, ok wackier than normal. BTW, I did get my walk in. And if I can be a good girl, am withing points for the day. Just gotta keep out of the kitchen for the rest of the day. Perhaps, this has been the most dysfunctional post I have ever left. And if you can make any sense out of it, you must be a genius. Have a great evening. Ginger |
B-e-a-utiful Day!!!
After some pretty bad thunderstorms last night, we have bluuuuue sky, breezes, and warm temps. It's a perfect day.
The satellite was out this morning, and after reading through the LIMITED warranty, I (Thank God!) was able to troubleshoot it myself, and got it back on. God forbid my soaps don't get recorded on the DVR! I know you think I'm silly, but all these summer repeats have me desperate for "The Young and the Restless" and "As the World Turns" for something to watch on tv. There was a cute show on USA called, "The Starter Wife," but the miniseries of 5 or 6 episodes is already over. We watch that show about impersonators, but that is it. There is nothing on! I love to read and do so for hours a day, but after 8pm, is it too much to veg on the couch in front of the tv? OH MY ****!!! I had the satellite up and running for 15 minutes and it's gone again!!! What the heck?! Gotta go...:mad: |
Back for now
Okay, meltdown over, satellite working for now. Don't laugh at me. If the tv works for more than 5 minutes, I'll do my exercise bike. It's too boring to do otherwise. My eating isn't awful, but not great either. I could use some motivation right now.
I painted an outdoor bench and table in my garden. Since it is a nice day to open windows, I should also paint the upstairs bathroom vanity. I will feel better if I accomplish some things today. I need to make some doctor's appointments, but other than my allergist, the GYN and gastroenterologist will just give me the usual speech about losing weight. THAT SHOULD BE MY MOTIVATION. Who wants to get lectured? I hate it, so I end up putting off appointments till the last possible minute. I guess I'll get busy, then I can go outside with DD and enjoy this beautiful day. Every day should be this lovely. |
I agree Summerrrr, this weather is wonderful. I spent yesterday waxing the hardwood floors and painting Dd's room. One nice thing about this time of year is I can get stuff done like that.
And, BTW, next week is my darned gyno appt. Make those appointments!!!!!!! I know you do not want to hear the speech about losing weight, but do not use that as a reason to get your annual checkups done. Your family and friends want you around for a long time! :) Got my walk in this glorious am..... Gotta go work in that bedroom that needs painting. G |
Eating yesterday was within control....until the middle of the night... what a trying time of day! I weighed in this morning...... -2.6 this week! :) And I can blame YOU on this! :)
Will be back after I meet up with that darn Leslie! Hope you all are doing well! I need a giant dose of that MOTIVATION stuff...I've got a LOT to do and no "umphhh" to get there from here.......sigh! |
Yippee!
GO MERMAID...GO MERMAID...IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY...IT'S YOUR BIRTHDAY!!!:carrot: I'M SOOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!:hug:
I on the other hand have been very naughty. I had company and ate too many Girl Scout cookies...thin mints and tagalongs. I also had a pina colada with dinner. But Mermaid's success this week is helping me to want to better. Ginger, I made those appointments. I got into an argument with the receptionist at the stomach dr. I wanted to come at the end of August so that I could drop some pounds. The latest she could give me was the 9th because he will be away the rest of the month. Okay, fine. But, she wouldn't give me enough Nexium to make it till the appointment because I haven't been there for one year. In the past, I've been given the pills I need till the appointment, but her only solution was to come in yesterday. No, friggin' way was I going in at my current weight. So, I might have to use an OTC till then. I've been trying to wean myself off by taking one every other day. I've had some heartburn, but it is getting better for the most part. We'll see what happens. The only appointment I need to make now is my mammo. I guess our newbie is gone. Oh well. Have a wonderful weekend. Love ya both! |
portion control
Portion control is the name of the game for me today. I'm going to a Tastefully Simple party (A party where you taste test easy-to-prepare gourmet foods and drinks.) My friend is a consultant. I've had a couple of parties, and I will be doing another in August. The food is really delicious. I know the WW points for most of them. So it is just a matter of "tasting" and not pigging out. It is so hard to do that, but if I want a thinner lifestyle, I have to learn some self-control.
Today is yet another spectacular day for beautiful weather, so we will most likely be in the pool. Enjoy!!! |
I can't believe that it is already 1:00.....arggghhh! Where do these days go?! I will admit to over sleeping today...I woke early and then rolled over JUST for a minute! ARGGH! Famous last words!
I have done my WATP tape for the day.... I need to shower, plan meals, gather coupons and do the shopping..... Then return to more time up in the attic organizing and ridding the place of JUNK........ Enjoy that Tastefully Simple party. Don't think that I've ever heard of THAT one.... Perhaps it is the gourmet tag that keeps it from my life! Hehe! Behave yourself... as if I am able to demonstrate that "self-control" thing! Enjoy time with your friends and the little tastes of the great food! I'll be back later today! 'til then, take care! |
No prob
I was such a good girl at the Tastefully Simple party. I heard that Mojitos were the latest popular drink so I had one Mojito which will also be my last. YUCK! What is all of the fuss about? I felt like I was sipping my parents' creme de menthe. Anyway, I sampled only what I really wanted and didn't really rack up many points at all. It was great to see my friend who is the consultant. My other friend (more of an acquaintance and parent of DD's friend), who was the host, chose to have the party in her tiny, cramped, stuffy, dining room with metal folding chairs...very uncomfortable chairs instead of having it outdoors on the deck by the pool. It was a beautiful night to sit under the stars with torches or candles. I wouldn't have minded spraying down with bug spray. I only stuck around to chat with my consultant friend who ended up coming over my house after the party. I'm hosting one in August on my deck surrounded by flowers. I'll probably have my husband spray the yard with Yard Guard and light all sorts of citrinella. What is the point of having a pretty backyard and not using it to entertain? Whatever...
Church was good this morning. I heard what I needed to hear. I'm feeling recommitted to my quest to lose weight. I'm just tired of the extra weight. Enough is enough. Counting points really isn't that bad. I still eat what I want...just not as much as I want. Self-control will take me very far. Enjoy your lovely Sunday afternoon. |
Maybe whoever made your Mojito didn't know what they were doing because I have had several from different locations and some are better than others! ....AND I will order another! They will NEVER, IMO, replace margaritas....but they are good for a change! Creme de menthe??? Um, NOOOOOO!
DH's work schedule has us living our weekends mid week.... SOOOO, this is just another day for us (ie, it doesn't FEEL like a weekend!) I am doing my WI's on Fridays (which I told you about earlier! WhooHooo!) We may go check out the new Harry Potter tonight once DH gets home, I'm not sure if he is up to going and I know he wants to be included.... (He had an early day today!) Will have to wait and see... Sorry for babbling so much! I'm off to figure out how many points are in my dinner so that I can eat some lunch! take care and stuff... meee |
You NEVER blab too much! How else are we supposed to know how you are and what is going on with you? Now me, I'm a total blabber. I have no choice. DH can't handle too many words at one time without his eyes glazing over!!! Thank God I gave birth to a girl so she and I can chat non-stop!
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Ginger, where have you been? Mermaid, are you done with workshops in the summer? It's time to enjoy before it is all over!
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Hello girlies
Hope that is ok for me to jump in. I am not new to WW or this site. I was on ww years ago and lost 35 pounds which was great and then I lost my dad. Until now I have put everything and everyone first, but me. I gained those 35 pounds back plus about 30 more, so I have alot to lose. I am doing ww at home again. This is the only program I found that works for me. However, I am not doing the current diet, I am doing winning points if anyone remembers that. My goal this week is to work out 3-4 days and build up from there. (I just started back last week) Without going to meetings this site was a great source of encouragment and support for me and I hope it will continue to be. BTW I love the name. Hope to meet you all soon.:) |
Welcome!!!
Daph: Let me roll out the red carpet! We are so glad you are here!
I had a similar experience as you. During my first semester in college, my mother died of cancer, and my father left me with the burden of maintaining our house, bills, and to mourn on my own. He needed to get away from the memories so he moved to Florida. I needed to immerse myself in the memories, so I chose to stay in the only home I've ever known. I attended school during the day and worked full-time 2nd shift to support myself. I couldn't eat, and I didn't. But people kept bringing food to the house and insisted that I eat. Well, when I finally took a bite, I couldn't stop. I gained 30 pounds. I joined a gym, tried several diets, but in the midst of the worst depression of my life, I couldn't drop the weight. The rest of the weight arrived during fertility treatments and pregnancy. No, breastfeeding didn't burn those calories. So, now I'm 70 pounds overweight. I'm a lot happier though. I have a wonderful 9 year-old daughter, a husband who loves me, a house, a job as a teacher, (lots of money problems, but everything can't be perfect!!!) and the loss of my mother 20 years ago no longer overwhelms me. My father is also gone, but as I'm sure you can guess, although I miss him, it wasn't the devastation my mother's death was. So, there's my story. Sorry it is so long. I just wanted you to know that someone has felt similar pain and has found happiness. We have a similar goal to lose weight and get healthy. Here you will find three women to help you if you want. We will be cheering for you! :cheer2::cheer::cheer2: |
Get a load of this one!
For the past two summers, I have signed up for aqua aerobics at the YMCA. They hold the summer program in a pool :swim:at a beautiful new facility. Friends:grouphug: signed up with me making the idea of exercising outdoors in a pretty setting even more fun. And both times, the aqua aerobics class was cancelled.:p I don't enjoy exercise, but I do love to dance and swim. Aqua aerobics is the only form of exercise I actually enjoy. This year another class was offered, but I don't have the money and honestly, I don't trust them to follow through after cancelling two years in a row.
So, I do my recumbent bike or my old "Sweatin' to the Oldies" video.:yawn: Last night I was woken up at 11:30pm by a wrong number. Someone named, Mohammed Deura was listed on my caller I.D. Well, I don't know anyone named Mohammed except for Mohammed Ali. So, I can't imagine why someone from his household was calling mine and at such a late hour. After being woken up, I, of course, couldn't fall back to sleep. My mind started working and I started to mull over my need to lose weight and my boredom with my current exercise program. I thought about how fun it would be to do aerobics in my pool if only I had an instructor who would teach me. Yeah, right! Then I thought how cool it would be to do "Sweatin' to the Oldies" in my pool. Then it occurred to me that maybe if I hooked up DD's old baby monitor near the tv and transmitted it outside, maybe I could hear it out there. And since I've done the workout since the video came out almost 20 years ago, I wasn't worried about not being able to see it. So, I hooked everything up, put on my bathing suit, got a couple of funny looks from my DD:?::eek::rolleyes::crazy::lol: and ventured out to my pool. Well, I did it!!! I did the whole workout in the pool!!! And, it was fun!!! Nobody was outdoors except my eccentric next-door neighbor who couldn't see me anyway, and if he thought something strange was going on, who cares? I feel like I got a better workout than usual, totally energized, and refreshed. How cool am I? :woohoo: |
This site does not like me........can't leave a post! I hope tomorrow will be better-but I am giving up tonite.
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I am also having a very difficult time with the site...which makes me crazyyyyyy! I have two computers and am having various problems on each. I'm concerned and worried... cause I NEED you people! G, I miss you and can relate to the frustrations with my computers not liking 3fc....
(regarding your PM earlier: YES! I would love to figure something out! YES! :) ) Evidently the font changes whether I can see it or not! Interesting! ARGGH! So. Hello Daph! Glad to meet you! I'm a mom of two sons, 15 and 12... My dh is a JunkFoodKing! I am also a teacher who is currently on summer break! Which sounds like paradise but is really me not knowing HOW to use my time wisely with a TON of ignored house projects that really need to be done! Summerrrrr, LOVE that you have invented your own water aerobics! What a smart, inventive girl you are! I did water aerobics in my vast past history of exercises and must admit that I loved it! The nearest gyms with pools are in excess of 25 minute drives from me (in two different directions) and THAT is just too far for me to HAVE to go before I can START exercising... TIME continues to be such a huge issue in my life. Sigh! whine whine whine! Gotta take the boys for their physicals in just a bit must get everyone in gear! (((hugs))) meeeee |
Yesterday was a perfect day for me on program. If I could be consistent with days like that, I have no doubt that I will reach my goals. So far, today is also good. I rode the bike today and have stayed low on points. The problem is that I'm in a very controlled environment right now...no distractions, no issues with work, no outside influences. It is just me and DD, my own kitchen with mostly healthy food, and plenty of time to exercise. So, right now while I don't have many responsibilities except for a few appointments, errands, and household chores, I need to really grasp this opportunity to replace my unhealthy habits with HEALTHY HABITS. When you are learning something new, repetition is key to making it a part of you. I have many years of repeating bad behaviors. Right now is my chance to develop, practice, and repeat good behaviors. That way when the stressful days pop up out of nowhere and my overload of work pressures return, I will be better prepared to deal with it all in a more productive way.
Mermaid: I don't know if this would help you feel more in control, but in the beginning of the summer, I sat down and made a list of everything I wanted to accomplish during my time off. This list does not include my routine chores but things I never have time to do during the school year. Out of the 9 things, I've checked off 4, and it feels good. Maybe you just need to stop for a moment, take a deep breath, and relax. You will get it all done if you break it down into small manageable steps. Ginger: Sorry you and Mermaid are having trouble posting. If you can't post, please email me. I really need you two right now. I want us all to succeed, and I think that success depends on us supporting each other. DD has a play date today, so after straightening out the house, I'll be hostess to yet another little girl. It is nice outside right now, so we will probably spend the day in the pool. HAVE A HAPPY AND ENJOYABLE DAY!!!:dust: |
Hello.
Spent the morning with both boys at the pediatrician 's office for physicals. They are healthy. (They only embarrassed me once with their mouths ...WHERE do they get that from? Sighhh!) We then visited the old day care that they attended as small children. I'm not exactly sure what caused me to want to stop there but it had been about 3 years and the ladies there sure seemed thrilled (no, really!) to see them. We then proceeded to head to Busch Gardens for the remainder of the day. It was my favorite day to visit Busch-- TUESDAY! (NO one is EVER there on Tuesdays! Whooohooo!) A girlfriend and her son met us there. We walked around for a couple of hours. We also rode the newest roller coaster! (I'll do anything once!) Had a wonderful time just hanging out and talking with my friend while we strolled Busch! I ate a turkey sandwich (no big deal!), a wonderful dill pickle (a bit salty, but OK!) and a tablespoon of potato salad (WHAT the heck was I thinking?!?! I undid all the good choices with that move!) It was delicious; however, my system must have known what a poor choice it was because I've been physically ill since shortly after eating it! Bleech! Have an early appointment with the youngest at the orthodontist.... so I need to get to bed NOW so I don't scare the poor people there tomorrow morning! take care, meeeee |
Good morning! Lets see if this works. I am so frustrated with this site at the moment. A thought occurred to me that I usually do not have trouble posting in the am......wonder if internet traffic at 3FC is a factor.
Ms Mermail- gee, I can't for the life of me figure out how your kids could possibly be somewhat sarcastic or cheeky! Gotta really search my soul for that one. Hmmmmmmmmm. One of your sons is guaranteed to inherit their mother's wonderful sense of humor. If the world is fortunate, both did. :) Glad your trip to Busch Gardens was great. Equally great to have no crowd. Are you feeling better today? How did the orthodontist appt go. And one good thing about Busch...lots of walking. Bet you got an AP out of that! Summerrrr- this time it sure does seem as though you have your thoughts well organized and in line with getting WW as a realy way of life for you. Great time to get all the healthy stuff in place, so that when the fall hits you can have an active game plan to stay op. It takes some effort- we all know that, but you are so worth it! Remember it takes 6 weeks to make new habits- so you are off to a great start! I hope that today is a perfect OP day for you- repeat of yesterday. Me? Well the stress monster is killing me. Lets start with last week, and I will keep this short. Or try. Dd (the oldest) decided to paint her room a new color. So she unloaded all the stuff from the walls.......half of it ended up in my youngest Dd's room or on her own bed. It is her first paint experience- so she did not know what she had to do in preparation. And refused to listen to advice. The first nite she slept on the couch because her room was in shambles. Friday nite, she went away camping with some friends- leaving a disaster in her wake. I spent a good part of Saturday painting, repairing......etc. Whatever it took. Mind you she has probably 50+ plaques, awards that she hung on the wall, this is the kid with the college scholarship for sports- which she continues to excell at. She also excells at spewing insults at her mother. Last nite her excellency decided to rehang the pictures, and wanted my input. She wants her room to look pretty. The paint is gorgeous- I repaired and ironed her curtains, she has nice furniture...better than Dh and I have.(we have leftovers) Dh and I suggested she put all her awards (remember there are LOTS of them) in the family room, which has a much larger wall space. She went orbital........spewed the usual barage of insults about me hating sports. I was so good, actually did not respond as I saw it as her way of trying to change the subject and saw it as counter productive. She went to bed (we did get 2 walls decorated, sans the awards....the awards wall waits and I want no part of that!). I stress ate. Bad girl. I did hop on the scale this am. And of course it was not good. Today has been great- I got my time in on the treadmill......and have made good food choices. Today will be better! Gotta go drive Dd to a buddies house and get some housework done. Hopefully this will post. Ginger |
Ginger: Way to go with the self-control. I can picture my DD 8 years from now acting the same way and instead of restraining myself, getting into an emotional scream fest:tantrum::rollpin:. You are living my future. DD is now 9 1/2, and although she is still very much my little imaginative darling, I see the beginning signs of hormones kicking in. She sports a 'tude when things don't go perfectly. I have not seen her face pout like that since we battled the terrible twos, tantrums and all. But because of all the college behavioral psychology I aced, I was able to get her over that stage in 6 months. I have had a very well-behaved child up until a couple of months ago when the pout reappeared after all these harmonious years. I know this is the effects of her friends going through early puberty and possibly some hormonal changes in her as well. Because I gave her an additional year of preschool, she is actually a year older than her classmates, and yet, she is still a skinny mini wearing a size 8/10 while her younger buddies are wearing 13/14 or even 1/2 with budding breasts!!! I'm sooooo glad that DD is still playing with dolls and being a child, but sooner or later, peer pressure is gonna make her catch up with her sophisticated friends. Reading your post about your DD freaks me out because I know my DD's days are numbered before she starts behaving the same way. Feel a pat on the back from me. I may not truly feel your pain right now, but I can imagine how challenging it is for you. Just thank God that she has those awards and has been so successful. That is all a result of your wonderful parenting! The rest of it works itself out when they grow up. :hug:
Mermaid: I laughed out loud about your boys representing you so well in the pediatrician's office!:rofl: I agree with Ginger...this is a good thing. We desperately need comic relief in this too serious world. I guarantee the doctor enjoyed the humorous moments.;) So glad you had fun at Busch Gardens. We watched a special about food in amusement parks on Sunday night. They showed Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. We all decided to visit there one day. How nice that you live so close! All that walking definitely undid anything you shouldn't have eating, and honestly, how much damage can a tbs. of something do besides upsetting your tummy? I was good all day yesterday, but at dinner, I had seconds and went a little over in points. But, I was able to use my weekly points to make up for it. Not to mention that I was low on points the day before. I've exercised all three days...some kind of record for me. Since it is summer, and I have more time, my goal is to exercise daily. In the fall that will change, but for now, I'm making the best use of my time that I can. We are going to the movies since it is raining today. We will get some Smartfood popcorn and water. I'm gonna add my points, and I might get a little candy too if I have some left. Friday night will be a challenge, because we are going out to a fancy restaurant for our 14th anniversary. I will probably get the coconut shrimp because this restaurant is known for having the best in the area. It is probably a healthier choice than my usual favorite, prime rib. A big slab of fatty beef is not too smart right now. I'm gonna want to drink too, so I will have to keep my points super low during the day. DD is spending the night at our friend's house, so we can enjoy a night of debauchery!:o Enjoy your day! |
A night of debauchery!!!!!!!! Ooooolala!!!!! Summerrr, you should be ashamed of yourself!!!!!!!!!! hehehehe Actually, Mr Ginger and I are sneaking away in 2 weeks to belatedly celebrate our anniversary. Enjoy your night!!!!! Have you ever gone to Dotties Weight loss zone web page?
www.dwlz.com (or net). They have all kinds of restaurants listed there- and perhaps you can get a guesstimate on the points value of coconut shrimp. Please don't give me any kudos for selfcontrol. I controlled my tongue but not my eating. This am I went out with Dd to look for a new bike for her. The same nasty mouth kicked in.. there are times that I realize I am happier without my kids (who I LOVE to pieces, they can just be hard to live with). There are times that the school year is a good time- everyone is busy and not getting on my nerves. As far as your precious Dd and her upcomming adolescence, you most likely have another year to a year and a half before it starts. My 11 yr old really shows no signs outwardly of puberty at all, but the personality is changing. As I said to my oldest as we dropped off my youngest (11) at a friends house " I miss Mary". My oldest understood what I meant......I miss the kid that acted more like my kid, not some alien invaded hormonal person. Thanks for the hug, I needed it!!!!!!!! So far I have been ok with my eating. Gotta behave the rest of the day, though and not let the stress monster get me! Gotta go pick up Dd from her swimming date.......and get dinner started. Take care! G |
Hi Ladies
Thank you for the warm welcome;) I am doing great so far this week, I have worked out everyday and I am getting all of my water in. And for a little more about me, I don't have kids, well mine are all on four legs. My yorkie, junior, and two cats. I don't work, I take care of my 93 year old grandmother who lives next door to my husband and I. When I did work I was a medical transcriptionist. I love Nascar if you couldn't tell by the name, gardening and cooking. We have a vegetable garden. In fact, I have a big pot of butter peas cooking right now. Oh, and I live in Florida and it is very hot here today.:mad: I hate the heat. Summer: My mother also has cancer. Two years ago we found she had lung cancer. This feb. we found it had spread to her brain and now to her spine. She was a smoker all of my life. I too smoked for 20 years, but I quit on what would have been my fathers 60th birthday, April 11 of this year. That is one of the things I wanted to do by the time I was 40 (next month) so I am very happy about that. I can honestly say I will never pick up another pack of cigs again. I just can't imagine life without her or my dad at such a young age. But I will get through it. Mermaid: I am jealous. I love Busch Gardens. I am 5 hours away from ours in Tampa. I would rather go to BG than Disney any day of the week. Just got back from there a few weeks ago. I love the animals at BG. Ginger: I love Dotties site, she has a wealth of information there. |
Morning!!!!!!!!
Nice to meet you Daph. Great that you are getting your workouts in and water. Gee, it gets so hot in Fl. Please don't say that you do not work. Elder care sure is work, in addition to all the household stuff we must do. I was saddened to read about your mom. Watching her illness must be hard for you. Life is so short, so fleeting. I hope you can find some joy in each day. I too have 4 legged friends- 3 cats. And 3 children (the cats are less stressful!). Guess I'd better go do something productive. Promised Dd I would take her to see Ratawhatever.......not feeling french this am. G |
Today, Molly has another playdate, but since there will be thunderstorms :rain: all day, they will not be in the pool :no::swim::no: which means that DD's playroom is going to be trashed:fr:. I'm gonna try to clean downstairs while they play upstairs. If I can't keep up with it in the summer, how can I hope to do so during the rest of the year?! The only way I could have a clean house is if I lived alone, and I love my family, so I guess I had better accept the reality that they are always one step ahead of me making a mess. So far my eating is on track. I haven't exercised yet, but I'll get it in. I'm feeling very committed right now.
Ginger: You are going to love Ratat...! (I have no idea how to spell it.) We saw it yesterday and enjoyed it. It's no Shrek 3, but for a kid's movie, it was cute. Daph: Ginger is correct. Taking care of the elderly is difficult work and can make you feel very isolated. It is good for you to have this outlet, and I hope that you have other healthy and fun ways to get away from your responsibilities sometimes. We all need a break. Summer and school vacations are my breaks since I'm a teacher. You may need to carve out some time for yourself. Mermaid: Miss you. |
tried posting 2 or 3 times...arghhh... hope this one sticks!
don't feel alone with the teen issues, ginger---SIGHHH! today is my dh's only day off so it is our Sat and Sun....We went to see the HarryPotter movie earlier today. DH is now making his world famous homemade pizza as I type. I not only ate 3 handfuls of greasy-movie popcorn NOW I'm going to eat homemade pizza.....while it won't have any meat it will have crust and cheese! He makes THE BEST pizza sauce and crust....sighhhh! Gotta run, he's calling me to help with something! I'll be back tomorrow! I WI tomorrow as well....THAT should be GREAT after pizza AND popcorn! I've got to reconfigure my "weeks" to match his days off! take care, meeee |
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