Hey girls - Robin, I read your post yesterday and I wanted to say that my mom had the same thing as you - but her one fillopian tube was blocked, so she had 4 surgeries and had one girl and the docs said never again. Well, she had 2 more girls, all three healthy full term babies. So much for doctors!!

Thinkin' of you at the funeral today - be strong!

BBL

So does anyone know what that "Marion" is about? I am so bad, I never venture beyond our thread on this web site - I find all the support I need right here and I have no interest in nosing in on other threads.

Anyway, where has everyone been lately? I hope so busy working out and getting ready for summer that they don't have time to post

I am really getting serious about trimming down before summer vacation - I dont have that long - we leave on June 28th. But I want to go and know that I gave it my best shot and I look the best I can (rather than, "darn, I am still the same weight, I wish I would have tried a little earlier"). The fact is, with minor fluctuations aside, I have been right aroudn the same weight for, oh, 8 months!! Even though my size went down one size (due to toning up from the gym) I know that I have not done the best I can - I do have weeks where I am over every day, and then I stop counting b/c I know I blew it. And, I haven't consistently gone to WI, either.

So, as of today, April 10, I have 11 (and a bit) weeks and these are my goals:

1) Journal and stay within range
2) Keep up the 3x/week at the gym plus walks
3) Add 1x/week weights
4) Numeric goal: 1.8/week (20 down)

I think that is reasonable! You know what is weird is that I have all my life, been better at the food than the exercise and now I have that down, and have to work onthe food! Ha ha. Weird, how things change.

Well, I hope you are all well and feeling motivated today too - summer is jsut around the corner and we should strive to have the most fun summer we've had since we were kids!

I think I'll buy a new pink bike with a pink bell (hee hee).

BBL

Morning Belle! Glad you found a source of motivation to work on your weightloss.

I too have found a source of motivation. Memorial Day weekend, I am attending the wedding of one of CB's ex-girlfriends. This wedding will be attended by all of his childhood friends and their families and it will be hard enough meeting all these new people who will be "checking me out" without being uncomfortable in my own skin. I'm pretty sure that if I'm diligent about working out and eating within my points (I've been sloppy since I got sick) that I can be pretty close to the size/weight I was at last summer.

Also, can I brag on CB for a minute? I've been sick for the last week and getting tired of the 2nd job over the last month (even though I love the extra $$) and a little out of sync with so many house projects going on. Yesterday, he told me that he thought I deserved a little pampering and he set up an appointment at the Salon to treat me to a cut and highlights! The appointment isn't until the beginning of May but that just gives me something to look forward too. I thought this was so sweet of him.

Where is everybody? Come out and play.

Laura

Hey Laura - when is Memorial Day?

Oops! Sorry Belle. Here in the states, we are observing it on May 26th.

OH, we have Victoria Day on May 19th here. We dont have memorial day. I love the mini-goals, they help motivate me a lot.

Where the heck is everyone? Its not a stat up here, how about down there?

Hey all,

I am going to spend my freetime over the next few days getting my BFs mom's stuff out of her house. It really does affect him when he goes over there. and on Saturday evening I have plans so I won't be with him (plans I have had for a while), he should be with his dad which is cool, but I know he's going to be overwhelmed.

Belle: Hmmm maybe we should have a Canada Day challenge since if all goes well we'll be meeting up a few days before then! my weight is a few lbs more than I'd like right now. Actually I am a bridesmaid on June 14 and I want to look amazing!! Yeah, I want to get my bike fixed and start biking. I am going to have a few hours to kill this afternoon.

Laura: CB sounds like an amazing catch my dear! I actually have a slightly personal question to ask you at some point if you don't mind.

Anyhoo, take care!

Ali

Ali - ooo, that sounds good, I am so up for a challenge!

Laura - how sweet is b/f! I think that's great. I am glad he recognized your needs and acted on it! You are a lucky girl...

BBL

I agree - Canada Day would be a great challenge. I'd like to get into my summer pants that I bought last year that didn't quite fit. They still don't fit so I've got to get back to it. I almost passed out this morning sitting at my computer. I have no idea what's going on with me. I'm hoping it was low blood sugar and I'll be fine now that I've had breakfast. Skipping meals is defininately bad. I was just soo late this morning I didn't have time. I won't be doing that again!
I'll be back in a but.
KT

Ali - ask away - or PM me if you want.

Your BF will be in my thoughts. Cleaning out my aunt's stuff was so hard - and we didn't even try to do it until nearly 2 years afterwards. It's been my personal experience that you always want more momentos than you can possible keep. You might want to bring a disposable camera with you. That way BF can take pictures of things he wants to remember but doesn't have the space/time/energy to have as a keepsake.

Belle - How are you doing today? Keeping your chin-up I hope.

Laura

I read my post. I wasn't planning to be back in a but, rather back in a bit. But it's funny so I'll leave it. I'm all caught up at work today and bored.
Laura - The camera idea is FANTASTIC! When my auntie died recently they put all the stuff no one had room for on a table and as people stopped by to visit they were welcome to take a piece with them which was nice. It would have been nice to have pictures of all of it.
Oh yay someone put work on my desk! Hockey playoffs (Western Conference) start tonight - go Canucks!
KT

Hello all!

Can I join the Canada Day Challenge? I always wanted to be Canadian - teehee!

Things are going good. The move went ok. Now it's the unpacking that's killing me. I have so much SPACE now ... what a difference.
Sleeping on the pull out couch is killing my back - I can't wait to get a real bed.
I should be studying for an exam. I am going to get started after this post.

Just wanted to stop in.
Work has kept me busy too. Seems like the earlier I get in, the more I have to do. Humph ...

I'm sorry to hear about everyone's recent losses and struggles.

Hope that you find the strength you need to heal and move on.
Emotional losses are not easy.

I'm going to hit the books.

I'm also going to start a journal thread again for the last 2 days of the week. Hey - at least I am consistent with SOMETHING!

I have had a crappy couple of days. I came down with a cold/sinus infection and am completely clogged up. And it is making me exausted. And the worst part is I can't take anything for it. UGHHH. I took 1/2 day on Tuesday, then yesterday took a vacation day to go to a basket weaving class. That is hard when you are this PG, but I was the first one done and the instructor said mine was beautiful. This was my second basket I made. Today I had to come in because I had a meeting this morning. More cuts here and when I come back from maturnity my job duties change drastically and I don't like it. UGHHHHH. Oh well, I should be thankful I have a job.

Other than that, same old thing. Wondering when this baby is coming. After Saturday I am ready. Saturday I have to teach a class for work and not looking forward to it. I hope I can hear by then. And I really need to pack my bag. I have been putting that off... Just when I think things are ready, they aren't. And I am nervous about how Emma will react to this huge change.

Good luck to everyone with their challenges. I may be able to join a Memorial Day Challenge since I will be having the baby by then and anxious to start losing the weight. However, I will be nursing, so I will have to just let things happen as they may at the moment.

Hey everyone,

I'm here lurking around today, kind of depressed and just dissappointed with myself. I got my FIRM tapes today, so I'll be trying one out shortly. I'm in on any Canada Day challenge too!

Lexxy - I just noticed you're in VA - My sister lives in Manasses (I don't know how to spell it) and works in Fairfax. Are you anywhere near there? My mom is going to visit her in May and I may go down in July or August if I get my coursework done and can afford a plane ticket.
Jenn- Chin up! drink some nice herbal tea and start feeling better!
Hi Deb! - My bed was the best purchase I ever made! Make sure you get yourself a good one.
KT