Jen - you better believe I'll be a young 5-0! After all, how many 50 year old women do you know with 14 grandchildren?:lol: Awwwwww sweet about the 50 - better than ever. When willie turned 50 everything was over the hill:lol: napkins, table clothes, signs on the walls, everything - but he knows I love him so it was okay. Now, if he were to do that to me .......... hrmp! I'd have to hurt him:devil:

Catch ya later!

hugs,
Dianne

Its over. Just back from the second day of the conference. Drank some water when it was available and a bit at home. Tried to make as good choices as I can and while I had dessert only ate half, which was real hard. They were great. I'll let you know how much damage I did.

Hello:wave:

Jen & Dianne, so funny about the office manager:lol:

I'm so glad the weekend is here. I have a lot to do tomorrow. I missed 2 meetings so I'm thinking of rejoining for the 300th time!:rolleyes: I hate having to pay $24.00 when I can pay $12 to start over. I work with a social worker that's quite heavy & I've been noticing that she looks smaller. Today when I looked at her I could not believe how thin she looked. I asked her was she dieting & she said yes, WW! She lost 30 lbs! This program really does work if you stick with it. I love to hear & see when people are so successful.

I have to buy Pete something for his birthday & I don't know what to buy him. I'm thinking about a CD player for his car. Mine came with one & he loves it. My niece I'm just going to give her money.

I got my WW cookbook today. I haven't had a chance to look at it. I'm sure it's going to have great recipes.

Jen, that is very sweet about the 50 & better than ever. I like that.;)

Janie you go girl!! 6 mi. plus 30 minutes on the bike is excellent! I love kickboxing too.

Well, gotta go.

Be back tomorrow:wave:

Hey Myra - Welcome back. Sounds like it didn't go too badly food wise. You made the choice to only eat half a dessert - wow, that's not easy to do. And whatever damage, if any at all, you'll take care of in no time.

Es - Which WW cookbook did you get? Is it the one with the "best collection of recipes" (or something like that)? Did you get it at a meeting or order it? By the way, love that rose (stole it!). Willie has a cd player in his car, he could not do without it. Even if we go on vacation and have to rent a car, it HAS to have a cd player. My man loooooooooooooves his c.d.'s :D

How's everyone else doing? Talk to you's tomorrow. Geez, I've been on here like 3 times today-you guys will get sick of me!:lol:

Hugs,
Dianne

Hi buddies,

I caught a touch of the cyberflu too:(. Yesterday it hit me on the way to work in Boston. I put in a full day anyhow, just sipped some gingerale and plugged away at work, then came home to bed.
Today I woke up still queasy, but hour by hour I improved and by 5PM I was able to make dinner for the guys. It was a strange way to go low on the points.

I'll have to catch up with you all later. It is looking really busy here on the boards.
Hugs to all,
Sandy:wave:

Hey girls, sorry I haven't been around much. I had three test this week so I've been keeping my nose to the grindstone. I past all the test, not sure to what degree I past them, would love A's, but I'll settle for B's and C's.

I weighed in tonight, I've finally been redeemed, I lost 4 lbs. I'm now down a total of 19 pounds since the week before Thanksgiving.

Sounds like everyone has been having a busy week. Have any of you heard from Terri? JEN how is your class? DIANNE, when is your birthday? I probably missed that post. ES, hang in there with ww, it really does work. SANDY, sorry you are feeling bad. MYRA, only ate half of the dessert, that is great. I had a piece of peanut butter cake over the weekend, I ate the whole thing, then starved myself all week.

I still have homework left to do. Talk to you later.

Ruth

Hello ladies :wave: ~ I'm still 'home alone' and you'd think being alone would be good for staying OP......NOT!! :( I was bad today/tonight but I am getting right back on track for the morning. I really don't want to think "diet" while I'm on vacation (7 more days till we leave) but I don't want to over do it either. And I surely didn't want to be this size for my 'fun in the sun" FL trip but oh well......

ES ~ 14 yrs at your job...wow, that's a long time. I am at mine just over 7 yrs and I really love it but there are times when I wish I was a homemaker. :lol: As for your office manager thinking she's got the power, I think a slap is definitley in order for her. Ha!!!

JANIE ~ just .5 over isn't bad. You exercised more than that off so you're doing great!

SANDY ~ oh no....did Dianne and I give your that cyber-flu? So sorry girl. Do you have a fever? That was really scary, to have a fever of 104 ~ I was worried. Take care of yourself, get lots of rest and lots of fluids....even if it's OJ instead of water. We're thinking about you.

Hi Jen, Myra, Ruth, Pogo, Terri ~ hope you're all doing well. Have a great Friday...(TGIF!! YEAH!!)

Hey Ruth, we must have been posting at the same time. WTG on losing 4 pounds this week!!! Woo Hoo!! You go girl!!!

Great loss, Ruth. I know what you mean about not being able to get online much. I've been real busy too. But had to say wow about that loss.

Wow aren't we busy. Everyone is posting.

Dianne, you can post 20 times a day & I would look forward to reading every single one. You always put a smile on my face. :D

Zoe, I use to love my job till all these new high & mighty, holier than thou people started coming in. I probably will never leave.:rolleyes: Sad thing is we don' t have a pension plan. I'll live off of Pete's. :lol: 7 days & counting:cool:SUNNY FLORIDA.

Ruth, congrats on your 4 lb. loss. That is awesome. Busy studying huh? Hope after it's all over you can have some R & R. ;)

Awwww Sandy. There is something going around. Take care of yourself.

Dianne, with Pete home during the day I have to sneak to go to the stores. Those of you that know how much he loves to shop I can't let him know I'm going to the mall or to any department store for that matter.:lol: His hours are changing again. It was 7-3am now it'll be 10pm till 6am. He likes the night shift. Less people & more money. I'm going to Circuit City today to check out the cd players.

Hi Jen, Myra, Terri, Pogo & Viola:wave:

Well guys, till later.

Love,
Es

Myra, the restraint you showed in having only half the dessert is commendable. I'd count that as successfully getting through a difficult situation. :)

Ruth, 4 pounds!! How awesome :D I feel the same way you do about tests.....we know we'll pass 'em, but want to ace them! My first exam is next Thursday, the day after Joe's angiogram; I'm bringing my books w/me to the hospital, as I'll be there for about 8 hours. No pressure :rolleyes:

Sandy, take extra care of yourself this weekend...that flu bug may just be hiding.

Es, Pete will love that gift! I have no idea what I'm getting Joe, probably clothes. He hates shopping and always needs things. His new van has a cd player and he loves it; maybe I'll get him some new cds. I think it's wonderful that you're at your job for 14 years. Shows reliability and loyalty, work ethics that are sadly lacking in many people now. It is a shame that you don't have a pension plan, but even those aren't guaranteed anymore....look at the Enron employees/retirees.

Dianne, I'm in here 3 times a day most days, sometimes more! :dizzy: I know, I need to make better use of my time! Being "retired" is a luxury that I am taking full advantage of for as long as I can....my time is essentially my own and I'm loving it. :D :D

Zoe, Janie, Viola, Pogo, HI :wave: Terri :( I'm guessing you're not able to resolve your 'puter problem.

We went out to dinner last night for a Mardi Gras celebration.....I love red beans and rice....and hurricane ! :lol: Definitely not a low points night. As Dianne says, life happens, we just have to do what we can around that!

have a wonderful Friday,
~Jen

Ruth,
Congrats on the 4# and if I know you girl, you aced all 3 tests. WTG :D

Myra,
Great job only eating 1/2 of the desserts. You are awesome!! Such control

:wave: Everyone,
I was not OP yesterday. Thursday nights Steve teaches an Astronomy Lab. Ellen and I have our special girl's night out. I usually let her pick the resteraunt. Last night she picked Strizzi's the local Italian place (besides we had a coupon for a free dessert). Along with the bread, I had a glass of red wine, spinach/artichoke ravioli with garlic cream sauce. For the free dessert I ordered capacchino which comes with a biscotti. I drank the coffee and Ellen got the cookie. I was really bad, I didn't even try to figure out my points. I am usually in better control when I go out but for some reason I was totally starving and lost my perspective. Also I am really nervous about what the Dr. might say today. I did walk 2 miles though.

I hope I do better today. The guys at work are going out to lucnh to celebrate the end of the football pool. ( This is where I get awarded my plunger:lol: ) I will try to make better choices today. My Drs apt is right after lunch.

Have a great Friday,

JanieD

Hi:wave:

JanieD, I always remember hearing lots of women on WW saying they had 1 day when they splurged a little more. Usually it's after weighin. Now if you did the Wendy's Plan, thursday could be your high point day or you can always make it up on activity points. I think it's so nice that you have that day to spend with your daughter. What did the Dr. say?

Jen, I make red beans & rice for Pete all the time. He loves it. Are you cooking for Joe's birthday? I'm taking Pete out to eat on his birthday. Sunday is just for the cake so we can sing happy birthday to the two of them.

Have a good evening everyone:D

Hi everyone :wave:

Another lazy Saturday. After being sick, I am trying to do some things around the house. I slept late today, something I really NEVER do but I guess I needed it. I did run some errands like the bank, the post office and the dry cleaners. Greg's flight got in last night a little early, about 10:08pm but still, by the time we got home, both he and I were exhausted. He's playing golf this morning....(something new, Ha!! :lol:...)

I'm doing laundry and then, I'm going to do something relaxing for ME! I hope that everyone is having a great day. Talk to you's later.