[Belle2000]

Yup, so interesting. I can't belive its 10:20 and I am JUST starting today's thread!?? BBL

[Belle2000]

So yesterday was a field trip...very nice middle of nowhere place. I had fun though - very long day - I left the house at 5:45am and returned at 10pm. I was tired out. EAting sucked as food was provided. Lunch was giant kaiser buns with meat/cheese adn dainties, dinner was burgers and chips. No fruit, no veggies. Nothing healthy. OH and breakfast was croissants...I ate as little as I could without going hungry!

Glad today is a new day.

ALI - welcome back to WW. I am glad you are in such a Zone!! Woo hoo for you! 20000 steps is amazing! I wear one too sometimes. Wehn I don't exercise I have abouit 6,000 steps. With I am more like 16,000. But haven't reached 20,000 so good on you!!

Kier-myster - yum I am cravin the chilli!! I haven't cooked in so long, I think I'll make a chilli crockpot tonight! I am so missing good home cooking.

Jess - congrats on your school decision! I have a BA in communications studies - I love my job (the actual work that is) and your focus sounds really employable too! Yay!!!

Well, DH is taking his MBA for sure now. He has been taking acourse here and there and has now decided to finish it so I"ll be even MORE alone. I amthinking of taking some courses of my own. Either a language or something fun like bellydancing again. I really enjoyed the dancing and I can write that off! I also miss volleyball. I might see if there is a jr. league I can join in the fall with my bro-in-law's brother. He is really good but there are all sorts of levels. We'll see. I need something to keep me busy whie DF is studying and working OT.

I have 2 weeks til we lave for NB (vacation!!) I am excited. I want a break soooo bad.

OH tomorrow I am meeeting my personal trainer at my house and then on Saturday I have an appt to pick out my flowers. I am trying to be more positive about the whole wedding thing and keep my attitude happy. I hope DF's schedule slows so he can enjoy planning and being i the house and stuff. He works every night and one-two days on teh weekend. BLAH.

[Jen-L]

I have been super busy and no time to post. I worked until 7:30 on Tuesday and will work at least that long again tonight. We are interviewing again (replacing a bad employee), so that really lengthens my day. And home has been just as hectic. I am taking 1/2 day tomorrow and can't wait. I have it all booked up with things I NEED to get done, so not sure how fun it will be. Since I haven't had any time, it will be needed tho.

Then on Saturday we are taking the girls to Circus World, so that should be fun. I haven't been there since I was a youngin. I remember taking an elephant ride.

[JessIsOK]

Let's talk for a second about weight discrimination. I work in a building full of men. I've noticed that now that I've put on weight again, the number of visitors I've had has drastically decreased. I don't mind, particularly, because I have a lot of work to do and now I can do it undisturbed. And now I don't have to pretend to listen to their boring stories. At the same time, I'm offended. None of these guys is attractive, they're old, married, boring, and nerdy, so I find it particularly offensive that because I've gained weight, I'm no longer up to their standards. Have these guys never looked in a mirror before? Haven't they ever heard themselves talk before??

So, I've come a conclusion. When I lose weight again and they start cruising by my cubicle (which I can guarantee they will), I'm not going to waste the time chatting.

Now, there are several who have continued to visit despite the weight gain, and I think that says a lot for the kind of people that they are. And I shouldn't take it personally that those other guys don't bother with me anymore, but it's still hard on the ego.Have you guys experienced similar situations?

But, I'm happy to say that things are going well and I'm going to be successful again. I've accepted the fact that I'm not going to be able to skip the cookie at Subway when I work, so I've started planning for a Subway cookie twice a week. I hit the grocery store yesterday and did some damage, so I'm ready to do some healthy cooking, too. Tonight, I think I'll have veggie pizza--just cook a pizza crust, cover it with some light cream cheese and fresh veggies, maybe a little garlic salt. Tasty.

Belle--If you ever want to take up rubber stamping or scrapbooking to fill your time, I can help you out. I could even come to Canada and write it off. Seriously, though, bellydancing sounds really fun, and so does volleyball. I've always been too scared to join a league. In 5th grade, we were playing volleyball in PE and the PE teacher was yelling at me because I didn't know how to serve, so I did my best and knocked it right into the basketball hoop. I made a basket, but it ended my volleyball career for good. Is there anyplace near you that offers non-credit courses or anything like that? That might be a good place to find something to keep you busy.

Jen--Sorry to hear that you're so busy, but I bet Circus World will be a great stress reliever for you and the kiddos. Take an elephant ride for me (if adults can).

OK, I'm going to see about getting some work done. See ya!

[Sweater Girl]

Hey all,

I had a pretty good day yesterday.... I went over points since we ordered chinese, but while I was eating it I began to feel full so I stopped! Yah me So I still have about 20 flexpoints for the week... I did walk/run yesterday. I did that today too... It's so nice, I live by all these trails so I explored some today.

I am a little worried. My doctor got my pap test back and she wants to see me. If this is again an abnormal result I'll have to go for further testing.

Belle: sometimes we have no choice about what we eat. It kind of sucks. I am debating taking some courses in the evening this year. I know I eventually want to go to Law School, but I am thinking of an HR certificate for now. I'd also liek to take a ballet class, weird eh... Maybe I'll try pilates this fall too.. About WW, I realized... that's the only thing that has ever worked for me... portion control with the ability to eat whatever you want... The less rules in the eating plan, the better I stick with it.

Jess: Planning on Subway cookies to keep you on Program sounds like a good idea. I've decided to stop labelling food as good and bad, this was suggested to me to help me learn to eat properly.

Jen: Have fun with your girls this weekend!

Cheers!

Ali

[Jen-L]

Ali... I had abnormal paps for almost a year (tested every 3 months). And then had the abnormal cells removed. I was a wreck about it, but 4 months after the procedure I became PG with Emma and all is well ever since. Cancer runs in my family, so I thought the worse, only to find out that it is more common than you think. Mine were non-cancerous, which is usually the case. Don't be worried until you see your doctor.