Jen,
No person should have to go through all of that. Poor baby.
I'll keep her in my prayers.
Zoe,
Congrats on the weight loss. 40.2 lbs. is great!
Dianne,
You too girl! Great loss. Keep it up.
Jen,
Too cute about Joey and Brandon. We did that in my old house.
Bruce built them and I picked out the fabric. Very pretty.
Es,
.5 is going in the right direction. Don't sweat it. I hope David makes it home ok. I know he will. I know I will never end being worried. Being home all the time for them is going to make it sooo hard to let them go. I can't even think of it.
I watched 6 hours of NASA conferences on NASA Select. So sad. Those poor families.
I even miss Columbia. I have been under Columbia so many times during Open Houses at the Kennedy Space Center and touched it and I took lots of pictures of her.
I was so worried about having gone over on the two lunches last week, but the remainder of the week went well. I can see some very slight changes in my body, mostly firming due to the walking. This week I'm starting w/the handweights for strength and toning.
Zoe,
When are you moving into your new house? Your vacation is almost here, I'll bet you can't wait!
Janie,
How's Ellen feeling? Hope she's over that flu.
Terri,
Hope everything goes ok for Brittany tomorrow. What type of work does Bruce do for NASA? I hope he's ok.
HI gals,
I don't remember who mentioned it but I also had a lot of trouble getting into the site.
Jen,
Ellen is much better thanks for asking. Steve still has some pain but he is able to move around again, and he's been back to work since Wed.
Zoe,
You are going to look so hot on that cruise. I had no idea you had lost 40 lbs. You go girl!!!
Terri,
I am so sorry about the Shuttle. I collaborate with many NASA scientists and I thought of all of them as well as Bruce. I hope he is doing ok. Will he be involved in the investigation of what happened?
Es,
David has a good head on his shoulders. You done good girl!!!
Hi to Dianne, Ruth, Leeann, Donna, Sandy, Cindy!! Did I miss anyone?
Janie, I'm glad to hear Ellen is feeling better. Could Steve take something for the pain? Vioxx helps believe it or not. A co-worker had pain in her back & neck, after she took Vioxx she felt much better. Pain in the neck
Jen, you're putting me to shame! You're getting like Zoe with weight loss. WTG!!!! Are you eating small meals or 3 meals with snacks?
I exercised with The Firm & could only do half the tape. I feel so tired I have no energy. I'm going to bed really early tonight. Too tired to type.
Hello! I survived the sleep over on Friday night but now have a awful cold!
I weighed myself yesterday and inspite of completely blowing it on Saturday with my points I lost 1/2 pound. I am starting to get more and more comments from people that they notice I have lost weight! I should of done WW long time ago!
Es - Don't overdo on the exercise, you're just getting over being sick! Too funny, about the Pain in the Neck (PIN) - better than PIA!
Janie - glad to hear Ellen is better and hope Steve starts feeling better too.
Donna - congrats on your loss too!
Hi Terri - how is Bruce doing? Good wishes to Brittany for tomorrow!
Well, tomorrow's being called "black tuesday" at the University - they will be letting about 30 people go. The women in my office have decided to all dress in black and when they ask us why, we're gonna say "we're mourning the loss of so many of our colleagues". It really sucks - my co-worker has been there 24 years and she's on the list to go! Its gonna be a rough week.
Well, I gotta get to bed - I'll talk to you's tomorrow.
Just wanted to stop by to say hello and that I've missed ya'll. I've just been swamped with school work and down right lazy at times!! In other words, just don't take the time to get in here like I should.
Donna, congrats on the 1/2 lbs. WW is a wonderful plan and easy to follow. Glad to here that people are noticing, isn't that a wonderful feeling!
Es, every little bit helps. Exercise that is. I only walked a mile on the treadmill tonight, I believe some is better than none. Now to follow my own advice!!
Jen, great going with the 2 lbs gone. Isn't it a great feeling to be on track. How long have you been op and how much have you lost total so far?
Terri, how is Bruce holding up? Has he had to come to the Texas/Louisiana area for any reason. I live here close to Barksdale where the remains and space shuttle are being kept. My mom lives on Toledo Bend about 10 miles or so from Sabine County, Texas. She heard the noise as the shuttle broke apart and reentered the earth. She said it was like rolling thunder.
Oh, by the way, I will have a granddaugher named Brittany as of Feb. 6.
Zoe, you have done so well. We are so proud of you. Keep up the good work. How much longer until your vacation now.
Dianne, hey girl, how are you?
Janie, Vioxx worked for me. I just hate taking medicines. I found after I would take it for a few days in a row, the pain would go away in my back.
Well, I hope I didn't miss anyone. Take care, and I'll try to get back in here sooner.
Jen,
Congrats. Great loss.
Bruce used to work on the Space Station but now is working on a project with the Air Force on a new vehicle. It is supposed to fly around 2011. That is why he is in Col. Springs a lot.
Thanks for thinking of Brittany. She is a little scared.
Bradley has the flu. When it rains it pours. Brandon hated being the only one going to school. Bradley's fever won't go away. He will be out probably til' Thursday.
Es,
Thanks for your thoughts on Brittany also.
Janie,
Glad about Ellen and Steve. I hate when the family is down.
Thanks for thinking of Bruce. He is so sad. He said it was bad at work yesterday. Ex Co-workers from the Kennedy Space Center
kept calling him. There were so many stories. One guy worked on the peace experiment with the Isreali students and Palestinian students. Their experiment was found in tact. (Maybe a sign?) This guy had to take the students to grief counceling. They worked hard with Kalpana Chawla. This guy sent Bruce an emotional e-mail. He said in his e-mail that he was so proud watching these students work and party together. Not throwing things at each other like on TV . Very heart warming.
Dianne,
Thanks for your thoughts on Britts and Bruce also. So sorry about your colleagues. That really stinks.
Donna,
Congrats on your loss. That is great.
Ruth,
CONGRATS on your little Brittany. Great pick of names.
That is so cool. Keep us posted.
You know, Bruce might have to go help with the investigation. He works closely with the Air Force and they might call on him to help. He just told me that yesterday. WOW! Your mom heard it.!
I used to hear the 2 sonic booms when they were getting ready to land when I lived in Fl. and I remember how loud those were. I I can't even imagine how loud this was. Such a shame and it was only 16 mins. away from landing.
Gotta go and get ready to take Brittany.
Hi everyone!!!
Terri
Ruth,
Congrats on the pending new arrival! let us know how mom and baby are. Walking "only" one mile is great...don't sell yourself short. I would not like to have heard the shuttle; a few days after 9/11 some fighter planes flew into our area to escort a plane w/a suspected terrorist..they broke the sound barrier on their approach and we all freaked.
I've been doing WW Online since December 30, have lost 11 lbs. so far.
Es,
I mix up the meals depending on how I feel each day...some days I eat all day long, it seems! On those days I have yogurt, fruit, soups, salads. On others, I eat light breakfast and lunch, then have a bigger dinner, like pasta. Then I'm satisfied. I'm finally learning to look at food differently. I tell myself "this is not the LAST _____(fill in the blank) you'll ever have, so have it in moderation!" and it's working for me.
Make sure you get enough rest, you just got over being sick. I didn't exercise for a good 2 weeks after having the flu, just was too tired.
Donna,
glad you survived the sleep over Having others notice your loss is very rewarding!
Dianne,
That really stinks about co-workers being let go. I'm assuming your job isn't in jeopardy?
I did the WATP 2 mile yesterday, and am sore today! What a difference from the 1 mile...but I like it more.
Terri,
I hope Bradley feels better; Brandon was the odd one out, huh?
Glad to hear positive stories coming out of the shuttle disaster. My best to Bruce, he should be proud of his work and the difference he and his fellow workers make.
I'm going to try and post! I am having some difficulties just getting on this site! Is anyone else?
I hope I didn't sound self centered when I made the comment that others are noticing. It just confirms that it is not in my head or wishful thinking that this life change is making a positive difference.
Terri, I am assuming your dh works for NASA? I have a uncle who worked for NASA in Virginia for several years. He just retired last year or so. He worked on the satelites that went up into space. I still can't get over how all that happened and it also makes me upset to hear the media pondering whether we should continue space exploration. To me it's like all those men and women who risked their lives in the past and some that lost them all their work was for nothing. But, that's just my opinion.
I am sick today. Had a horrible night last night and now today I feel like YUCK!
Jenny, congratulations on 11 pounds since December!!! That's amazing!
Ruth, congratulations on the grand-daughter! I love that name! Very nice!!
Diane, so very about your co-workers. Times are so tough now as far as the jobs go. I hope your job is secure.
Es, please take it easy on the exercise! You got to give your body time to adjust back from being sick! There was no way I could exercise today with the way I was feeling. But, when you do it long enough you do feel so bad when you don't. I can understand why you would do it but at the same time you have to consider you were just sick! Take care of yourself!
Janie, I hope you are having a good day and glad to know I'm not the only one having problems getting into this site!
Zoe, are you going on a cruise? My pilates instructor is gone on a cruise and so is one of my good friends from church. It must be popular right now! I would love to go on one. I hope I haven't missed you to wish you a bon voyage!
I am crossing my fingers in hopes that I don't lose this post! I am sorry for anyone I left out and I hope everyone has a great day!
Donna, so sorry to hear you're not feeling well. I just got off the phone with my sister & she has a bad head cold. I can not believe how many people are walking around sick. I work in an office of 50 people & the majority are coughing, sniffling, watery eyes. You should be proud of your accomplishment. Please don't feel like you're being self-centered. It feels good when people start noticing. You probably look like a hottie, like my niece says. I hope you feel better real soon buddy.
Jen, I'm trying to get ideas from everyone whose losing consistently. Maybe I'm doing something wrong. I know it's my choices. I don't eat high volume foods. The snacks are sabotaging my weight loss. I'm thinking on giving up snacking all together. I'm getting so desperate I was thinking on trying slimfast for a couple of days.
Terri, how's Brittany? Awww Bradley Hope he feels better soon.
Dianne, how did your day go? What a bummer. David's job had a massive lay off too. Thank God he wasn't one of them.
Ruth, congratulations Grandma!!! Hope we can get to see a picture of Brittany. I'm sure she's a cutie.
Zoe, I saw your post over on WW General. Are you excited?! You're going to have a great time.
Well, 3 more work days and I'm outta here. I so can't wait! I have so much to do here between laundry, straightening up, packing.......an appt to choose colors in our new house (had to be done now since I'll be gone for a week).....I need a few more vacation days to fit this all in.
PRAYER REQUEST ~ as some of you know, I had asked for prayers for my mother when doctors found a spot on her lung. She had had colon cancer a few years back and I guess it's a little nerve-wracking. So they decided that it was some sort of cancer, small as it was, and they need to remove it. Unfortunately, it's in the middle where they can't really get to to remove so that have to take out the top half of the lung. It's a major surgery and will have a 3 month recovery. So please keep her in your prayers......thank you all so much.
Sorry not to address anyone today but I need to get finished and get to work. I will surely write to you all before I'm gone.
Your mom is in my prayers Zoe!!!
I am so sorry. Please keep us informed.
Have a great time Zoe. Relax.
Jen,
That is so awesome about your 11 pound loss. Your attitude about food sounds like you heard the click. You are so right. It is never the last time we can eat our favorite foods. Everything in moderation.
Thanks so much for your kind words about Bruce. Marshall Space Flight Center is having their memorial today. He said hardley anyone has spoken in two days. We heard the 911 tapes on TV today. People calling about what they saw. One woman called and said "The shuttle blew up I know it was the Shuttle. It always goes over our driveway and we watch it." She was crying. It made me cry.
Donna,
I hate when that happens with my posts. When my message starts getting long I copy it and save it in case it erases. It can be very frustrating.
I hope you are feeling better today.
You did not sound self centered when you said that. SHOUT IT OUT TO THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BE PROUD!!!!!!!!!!!
Yes, my husband works for NASA. He worked at the Kennedy Space Center for 13 years and now works at Marshall in Huntsville, Al. I watched the Challenger explode outside the school that I worked in at the time. It was haunting. Sat. morning brought all that back. I agree with you. I think space exploration should go on. So many things came from the Space Program. Brittany made a list in case any teens at school said the Space Program was stupid. You know how kids can be. She was prepared. I know my mom wouldn't be here if it weren't for the Space Program. She has had 2 pacemakers since she was 48 years old.
Es,
When I stopped snacking it made a huge difference. I felt a lot better too. While losing I ate breakfast, lunch a mid afternoon snack, dinner and 1 snack at around 9:00. I wrote it out ahead of time.
Brittany made it through surgery. She was out of it most of the day. Bradley's fever keeps spiking and then going down. There were 150 kids absent yesterday from his school. One school around here called off classes yesterday because of the flu.
I am waiting for Brandon and Britts to get it. :yuck:
Zoe, your mother is in my prayers. I heard they always say it's cancer until they can rule it out. Which scares the living daylight out of you when you hear the C word! I will also pray for you that you have comfort and be strong for your Mom. Have a great relaxing trip!
Es, yes I find that snacking (especially at night for me) is something that is good to cut out. And those slimfast snack bars are very good if you want to try that at least. Hang in there! You will probably start seeing some dropping soon. I've heard it can happen that way!
Terri, I guess it probably makes you angry too when you hear people say that man did not actually go to the moon that it was staged. Good for your daughter making her list!!!
I weighed myself this morning. I couldn't believe my eyes! I lost 4 pounds since starting WW! I know it helps that when I'm sick I can't eat! LOL But, anyway.... I will keep that off! I know I will! Going to the DR this morning and make sure I don't have an infection since this is the second time it's flared up.
Well, have a great Wed everyone and I will check in on you all later.
TTFN!
Don't sweat it. I hope David makes it home ok. I know he will. I know I will never end being worried. Being home all the time for them is going to make it sooo hard to let them go. I can't even think of it. 
Es, Dianne, Ruth, Sandy, LeeAnn, Donna
on that cruise. I had no idea you had lost 40 lbs. You go girl!!!
Are you eating small meals or 3 meals with snacks?
I have no energy. I'm going to bed really early tonight. Too tired to type. 
let us know how mom and baby are. Walking "only" one mile is great...don't sell yourself short. I would not like to have heard the shuttle; a few days after 9/11 some fighter planes flew into our area to escort a plane w/a suspected terrorist..they broke the sound barrier on their approach and we all freaked. 
Having others notice your loss is very rewarding! 
I am having some difficulties just getting on this site! Is anyone else? 
about your co-workers. Times are so tough now as far as the jobs go. I hope your job is secure.
my fingers in hopes that I don't lose this post! I am sorry for anyone I left out and I hope everyone has a great day!
