HI Sistas!!

Hope you all will bear with me until I get you all sorted out by name. This is only the 2nd time i've posted on this thread. :wave:

Hope everyone has had a :cb: kind of day!!

WTG Misty on staying OP for your traveling weekend. That is more than I think I could have accomplished. Also, Amanda I'm proud of you for going ahead & doing the cardio workout. That really takes determination. :cheer:

Hippo, I'm not sure exactly what problems you are having since I haven't beena with the Sistas from the start, but I hope you find some solutions and everything goes smooth for ya. And I'll make it unanimous like everyone else: I feel like I'm being mean when I call you hippohips.

Diva, good luck on going to the new gym. You'll do fine once you get there. ;)

I actually stayed OP today. It's too hot here to eat. Heat index is around 105-110. :sunny: I did go swimming at the Y for about 40 minutes. I only took 2 AP's for it because I don't really swim... I just paddle around & do some pushups on the pool wall, leg lifts, etc. I can't work out on dry land just now due to disc problems with my lower spine. Exercising in water is basically "no impact", but still a good workout. Sometimes I paddle across the pool using either "just legs" or "just arms". And I feel it a lot in my abs.
DD says she thinks my middle is getting smaller. Woo Hoo!!

Check you all tomorrow.

Man...you guys are amazing! ;) And hi Kitty!! :wave: Welcome to the group! :D

I just have to say that every day I am more and more proud of you ladies! Even our setbacks aren't quite so bad because we come on here, we're honest with each other, and we just keep on going! Big round of applause for ALL of us! :D :cp: :cp: :cp: :D Hehe!

Also, Diva: HOORAY!! You're going to have so much fun at the gym! If you find that you're having a hard time getting yourself going, I personally find classes to be really helpful. And if you're more of a loner, then I absolutely suggest getting a hold of Bill Phillip's Body For Life book. It's like having a personal trainer for the price of a book. He tells you EXACTLY what exercises to do and how you should do them and everything. And then you just keep track of what you've done and when you can increase the weight or reps. It's just really fun. :D I hope you have a great time with your gym! Can't wait to hear more about it! :D

Well, I should really go and get some dinner. I'm s t a r v i n g...lol.

Have a great evening sistas!
~Amanda

Hi, everyone!!! I hope everyone is having a great day. I went with one of my co-workers to our cafe to get a browning, but guess what!!!! I got there, and I decided to turn it down!! Yeah!! I was totally going to eat one, but I changed my mind. I was very pleased with myself!

I think we're all doing so great! I look towards all of you for inspiration. It's wonderful, and you help me be successful.

I don't have time to address all of you, but be sure to know that I've read all of your posts, and I'll catch up tomorrow.

By the "weigh," I had my WI tonight, and I'm down 2.0 pounds. Yeah!

Girls- I only have a minute but I have to - argh! I don't know what! I'm going crazy here on vacation with the family (meaning my folks, my son, my brother and his son, his girlfriend- who is a good friend of mine, that's how they met- and her son) ARGH! I know you don't know the history here, and maybe Izzy can fill you in, but my bro and his girl are fighting and I'm crazy with it! And I've had very little "diet food" available... I know I should post this in the WI but I don't have the time to post on more than one thread- I haven't even been able to read many of your posts either and I hope no one is offended that I don't have time at the moment to respond to anyone individually- ah crap, see, I was going to post what I've had to eat so far today and now I have to go because there is more drama going on-

HOLY **** I'M GOING TO GO NUTS! SOMEONE FLY TO DULUTH AND STOP ME FROM GOING DOWNSTAIRS TO TIMBERLODGE TO EAT EVERYTHING ON THE MENU!!!! The gist is that I haven't been able to eat because eveything is so high fat around here- and we don't even have lite beer in the room- Hello? Does anyone here know that I'm on a diet???? I'm f-ing starving and stressed and t his is supposed to be vacation!

Anyweay, sorry about this crazy post and vent- I'm going to make some time later to write more... Send me some good vibes and dancing bananas girls, I'm cracking!!!!!!!

L

Ah, also- sorry to the rest of you if this is rude- but Lisa, please, please call me tonight so I can get out for a smoke and vent! Call Dad's cell- L

Oh, now you've done it, Lori. You've forced me to open up the arsenal. So take this:
:wave: :wave: :wave: :wave: :wave:
AND THIS
:jig: :jig: :jig: :jig: :jig:
AND A BUNCH OF THESE
:dance: :dance: :dance: :dance: :dance:
AND SOME OF THESE
:flow1: :flow1: :flow1: :flow1: :flow1:
AND ONE OR TWO OF THESE
:flow2: :flow2: :flow2: :flow2:
NOT TO MENTION SOME
:dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:
PLUS A WHOLE BUNCH OF
:goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes
AND A SH*TLOAD OF
:grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug: :grouphug:

The dancing bananas await you upon your return, as it will indeed be reason for us all to celebrate, to don the official Slimmin Sistas banana suit (you have one, admit it!) and do the official Slimmin Sistas banana dance! Hurry home... for we shall dance!

:lol3: HA! The banana dance...hehe...

Lori, I'm sorry it's being hellish on vacation--that's not right at all! Are there grocery stores nearby where you can go get some yummy snacks for yourself? And remember, you have to eat! If you can't control what kind of food it is, maybe just control the portion size. :) Good luck, girl! We're all thinking about you! :D

~Amanda

P.S. I'll put my dancing banana suit back into the closet. Just let me know when it's time to pull it back out. ;)

I like you guys, you are cracking me up!!! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

You gotta love these guys: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer: :dancer:

The Sistas have too much fun...Woo Hoo :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb: :cb:

Later,

Hey, have we heard from Frances (Freedom & Light) lately? How about Jeanne (MeRam2)? Hey, laaaadeeeeees, where are you? Anyone else MIA that we have to track down? (Boy, this is a tough group!) :D

Hi all!

I am here hiding from my kitchen. I've been through the cupboards and fridge and freezer. I don't have much adn what I haev I don't want. I had a bowl of FF SF icecream like substance, but it was not what I wnated so I let it melt on the kitchen table.

So anyway, I came in here to see what you ladies are up to...

Lori-So sorry your vacation is stinky. :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes :goodvibes Here are some good vibes and happy thoughts. I know how family vacations can be. My parents adopted four out of control kids with special needs. My mom shelters them and they are all but helpless even if they are capable, no manners or social skills. My mom's idea of a family vacation is inviting us along to watch her kids for her. But just remember it's only temporary. Do your best and know that this too shall pass ;) Also sometimes you can order things to meet your dietary requirments. Ask the lodge about grilled chicken and steamed veggies and other yummy stuff that fits your needs.

Stephanie-GREAT JOB on the brownie!!!! You have will of steel to turn down a hunck of cholate heaven. I am sooo proud of you!

Kitty-Keep the heat over there I thought 80 was bad today LOL Great job on the work out. It doesn't matter what you do as long as you are moving :) I love water exercise!!! I used to teach aquastep and aqua aerobics, it's great!! And with teh heat index THAT high I'd be in the water injury or not!

WTG on teh workout Lizzy!! Something is way better than nothing. I am seriously envying your AC!

Mara-My best friend and I used to workout in the gym in her apratment complex. They had an eliptical machine I HATED it, but my best friend LOVED it. I am a huge clutz and felt like I was going to fly off the thing LOL. But my best friend thought is was great and she looked great after she had used it faithfully for several weeks!

Diva-M.L.G. meals were on sale like that here a few montsh ago I stocked up. They aren't too bad. High on the sodium I think but what prepared food isn't? I like them. ANd even when theya ren't on sale two or three of them are still cheaper than my husband's daily lunch in town.

Well it's 10:42 I told DD she could stay up until her dad got hoem from teh airport. Hippo-He's working on his private pilots license. He had about 10 hours left but his instructor left for a bigger airport so he has to back track a bit with the new instructor. So I guess he ahs around 15 hours left. So anyway, I think I am gonna have to put DD to bed without him. He called and told me he landed at 10, it's a 20 minute drive, but he may have stopped at teh store or is chatting with his instructor. Either way I have a grumpy kid here.

Great my mouse just died. It needs batteries. Guess I will haev to TAB my way to submit reply lol. Well see you ladies in teh morning!
~misty

Hey ladies! I hate only getting here at night because I really like to respond individually to everyone but with my school work it's just not possible. School is good though, just time consuming.

I've been good today and yesterday, haven't gone over points and I feel satisfied. I didn't have an ounce of water though until I got home today because my water bottle was at my mom's. Heaven for bid I drink from the drinking fountain! lol My first WI is tomorrow night at 6 so wish me luck. i know I will see a loss since it's my first week and I've been hopping on the scale everyday!

Maggie I read your post on the other topic and I just want to say that we all have those moments, for me its during finals, but we just have to move past them and not dwell on what we did wrong but pick back up the next day and start over. Sometimes it's hard because we think we've ruined everything with just one bad day, or a weekend of being bad. When in reality it's probably done very little. We're here for you and need you here for us! You are freakin hilarious!! I love reading your posts because you have the same sense of humor I have and it cracks me up! Anyway I hope you are feeling better today, try to keep your mind off it, if at all possible. It's been easier for me to eat good since starting school because I don't have a lot of time to eat bad or to even go to the store to get bad things. Anyway sorry about the book!

Izzysgirl sorry about the bad vacation so far. That sucks!! I hope you can talk to your buddy tonight and have some much needed vent time! I never tire of hearing family drama so feel free to post about it, gives me some entertainment! lol l/k

Hi Kitty! I'm new here too, glad to have you!

Misty sometimes the desserts we should have just don't cut it do they? I just bought some WW desserts so I am going to go try one after this post.

Hippo, where do you live? I'm getting the impression it's Canada but not sure. I wish I was there I would sign for ya! Hope you can find someone, no family around huh?

Steph yay!! Good for you!! Those are the kinds of things I am working on now, turning down things I know I don't need. It's hard but sooooooooo worth it!

Ok I don't mean to leave anyone else high and dry because I really enjoyed reading everyones posts but I need to finalize my points online (I joined WW online and love it) and then get to my homework so I can get to bed at a decent hour and exercise in the morn. I'll TTYL ladies!! Thanks for being here!!

izzyw, I just love that horoscope! I always love reading the little ditties on my oatmeal packets too hehe.

Unfortunately, no. I have only had the job for a month and being a call center, the turnaround (or is it turnover? turnunder? turnaroundandaroundandaroundthenupsidedown??) is excruciating. Out of the group of 20 that started, I am the only one left. People come and go so quickly and there are no munchkins to entertain us. :(

Yeah, I am in Canada. My family is on the east coast and they are completely oblivious to the fact that I am moving out. . .they do not even know I am married in the first place. heh Not a phone call I am looking forward to anytime soon "Hey mom it is me. By the way, I have been married for four years oh oh and by the way I am getting a divorce." :p Oh, the drama. heh


Sistas, do not be sad calling me hippo! I am not these kinds of hippos: http://www.zambiatourism.com/travel/...ages/HIPPO.jpghttp://images.google.com/images?q=tb...o%2520Kiss.jpg


I am this kind of hippo!:
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Isn't that strange when no fat has the same. It makes me glad I have the real :)
Look how good we are doing I am so excited for us! I have an elliptical that I use daily. I also bike and have a treadmill I am serious man! The elliptical I can only do eleven minutes I am working my way to twenty. I have this equipment in the basement because I feel so awkward working out in front of people.

Whoops just noticed my hippo did not show up.

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