On the road to a healthy ME! Jog along with me!

[tbstein]

Since I have commited myself to becoming healthier, I thought the journel was a great way to do it!

To start, here is a bit of history on myself.

I am a 44 yr old who has been married to a wonderful man for 22 years. We have a 17 yr old son, and a 9 (soon to be 10) yr old daughter. We have been Disney fans since we took our eldest to WDW for his third birthday. We have been on several trips, with the children, alone, and in other various combinations.

In recent years, I have had issues with weight, as well as with hip pain. So much hip pain that walking was a problem, and any reaching as well. After seeking help, becoming discouraged with different doctors, I found the right doctor. He has helped me to help myself to improve my health. I have also suffered from a minor stroke. Now, with new information on my health, new orthotics for my feet and to balance my skeleton, and a great outlook, I have lost 33 pounds, and I am able to go for days without limping or feeling a need for a cane! YIPPEE! :yay: Now that I am able to exercise again, and with the elimination of foods causing issues within my body (glueten intolerance) I am on my way! My goal for my 45th birthday in September is to be at 200 lbs. I have 15 more to go! I honestly never thought I would even get close. Nearly a hear ago I had considered resigning myself to my fate. Yet my family just wouldn't let me. :love:

This is the start of my journal, and another tool to help me get to that place with my health that I need to be, and I know with support I can get to!

Wendy

[goldcupmom]

Welcome, Wendy, and Congrats on your loss thus far!

You've begun and important journey and we'll all be here with you - One day at a time.

Have a great rest of the week!

[tbstein]

Thanks for the words of encouragement!

Today was hectic at work, but all is going well. Had a good lunch and my hubby had a nice dinner for me after I came home. I had to ask my boss about getting new uniforms, my current ones are too big! :banana: I am still amazed how quickly the loss of fat can change your clothing size.

Off to finish the day, and put the youngsters to bed!


Wendy

[kimwim8]

Welcome, Wendy!! You've come to the right place!!

We're all here for the same reason, and we're here to support each other through the good and bad.

Your birthday goal is certainly attainable! What an exciting day that will be!!

Keep up the GREAT work, and keep on journaling! If you have the time, read other journals as well. Lots of inspiring people around here!!

[tbstein]

thank you Kim! I will certainly read other journals! Sharing encouragement is a BIG help for us all!

Off to work for 9 hours! (I work 11-8 today.) It will be busy and I will really need my walk after work when I get home to calm my legs down!

Hope all have a great day, full of sunshine and positive experiences!


Oh! My DS has to play at Bac. tonight for the seniors! He graduates next year, and he seemed a bit melancholy. We are just trying to get him thru english this year. Seems the teacher and he haven't hit it off, and seem to be on a mental battles over every issue. Only 2 days this week, and 2 next week before finals. I am keeping my fingers crossed it all ends up favorably. It is just fustrating when he has all A's and B's in all the other classes, and will have to struggle to get a C- for this english class. I am glad it is only one child having school issues rather than both.

Off to finish assembling my sack lunch. No excuses for cheating!!

Wendy

[lindalinda]

Welcome! You will find this very helpful I'm sure. You can get pointers from other peoples journals as well, and realize that everyone has good and bad days. Keep up the good fight and congrats on your loss so far.

:hippie:

[tbstein]

Today was hectic at work. Had to cover a manager who's father-in-law passed away. After 10 hours, I was so hungry when I got home, but I had chichken, and I am waiting for my hubby so we can walk together. He is so supportive, and since I plegded 100 minutes of excercise for June, he is going to do most of it with me! He has always been so positive about everything relating to my health.

Looks like the dog is waiting patiently and I am a bit restless from the short burst of movement I do at work. It certainly won't hurt to do walks today!


Oh--the high school is doing graduation! :cheer2: My son is in 11th grade, and is in the band. We live 3 houses from the school, so you can hear them! It's so wonderful!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Today was a pretty good day. Followed my diet, and walked longer today than yesterday! Did some preliminary plannig for our up coming trip to Mackinaw Island! Hubby has been researching local restaurants to find ones that I can go to, since with a glueten free diet, I am the fussy one! Off and doing! Hope all have a great day!

Wendy

[kimwim8]

Hi Wendy...you're doing GREAT!! Keep it up!

[tbstein]

The summer has hit at work! For the last 4 days it has been non-stop! This is actually good, since I come home and my legs are achy, and I need to walk to get them to relax, since I do only short burst of walking at work. Did my first weigh in for our summer challenge. I am very excited! Hubby is so commited to helping me. He goes on my walks with me. This week will be a hectic for him since it is finals, and lots of papers to grade, as well as graduation this Friday for some of his students. Many of them he has had in various classes for all 4 or more years. He enjoys teaching at the college level, and it certainly encourages our children to continue with their education.

Well, off to finish things so that it's off to work I go! :rolleyes1


Thanks for all of those reading and commenting. Really adds that extra incentive to 'just get it done'!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Had to miss out a day on journal entry. Storms last night were rough.

Today the kids have a half day. My son has already commented that 'CARS' comes out this week. He's 17 and a car fanatic. Prints pictures of them off the internet of ones he wishes he owns. Ahhhh...the simplicity of youth.

Did my walk this morning before the storms hit again. The weather looks wicked out there. Still trying to find a way to get to WDW before the year and half that we have planned. Oh well, life does get in the way sometimes.

Diet has been good. Did go out for premium ice cream with DD last night. Looks like 2 walks today!

Off and running, as usual.

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello to everyone! All is well. We are getting ready for the count down to our trip to Mackinaw Island! Yippee! Luggaged is being aired, cars are getting cleaned and washed, and school is out.

Seems like I have gotten back on track. Had a week of no weight loss, and when I did my Thurs am WI, I was down 1.5 pounds! Yippee!

DD's friend is here. There are some medical issues with her grandma, and we offered to keep her tonight to help out. Our prayers go out to the family.

Good luck to all those working on weight loss!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Oh my! This crazy ankle is still driving me bonkers. My dr wasn't in Friday, and leave Monday for vacation. Yikes! Guess I will just have to baby it and make sure it just doesn't get worse! Just that it does cut down on the walking, and increases the irritability.

Diet is going well, DS's friend is still following DS around, and life in general is good!

Have a great loss day!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Ok--went drastic and took out my orthics and my ankle hasn't bothered me, of course my arches do, but that pain isn't nearly as bad. So, it will be off to Mackinaw without limping! Yeah!

Gotta go pack!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Whew! Back from vacation. Had a great time. Weather was terrific!

Just logging on to add all my walking minutes. Will certainly play catch-up later this evening.

Wendy

[kimwim8]

Hi Wendy!! Sorry, it's been a while.

Glad your ankle is feeling better. How was your vacation?

Congrats on your loss, and keep up the walking!! You're doing GREAT!! :yay:

[goldcupmom]

Hi, Wendy! Hope your vacation was wonderful!!

Sorry to hear about the ankle 'owie'. I know first hand how tricky they can be.

Have a great week this week!

[tbstein]

Hello Ladies!

Today the rains came. We are 'hibernating' in the house. Still resting from that great vacation we had.

For having cheated on my diet by enjoying ice cream while on vacation, I didn't feel so bad when I stepped on the scale to do my weekly weigh in. I lost another pound! Yippee! I am falling behind on my exercise challenge, but I did do the treadmill today. I can do 30 minutes on it, then I am so bored! Even with music in my ears I have to really push myself to finish. The outside is so much better.

The DS has come home from work, off to see whats going on!


Best to all, and thanks so much for the words of support. I have great support from my family, but it is different from others who are doing the same thing that I am.

Now, if the money genie would visit more often, there would be nothing else to do! With DS going into his senior year, I can only imagine!


Keep on losing!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hi Wendy!! Glad your ankle is feeling better. How was your vacation?

:yay:


Oh my, Kim, it was wonderful. The weather was great, the kids were angels, and the hubby was sweet. The only glitch was the sore ankle. It is much better today, so I guess it's going to heal. I just wished it wasn't so long!


Have a great day Kim!


Wendy

[tbstein]

Just a quick post, as I am off to work, and need to get the children together.

Today is the first day back to work in a week. I know I am going to be tired and cranky when I come home. Thank goodness my family is understanding.

I am considering joining a gym of sorts. Would help my daughter too.

Off to serve people lunch!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Boy, it's been busy these last few days. We also had some pretty good storms. Today the weather was wonderful, and I certainly enjoyed much of it. Went on a 'Sunday Drive' with DH, and stopped at Lake Michigan, Muskegon Lake, White Lake, and the play ground. Had a blast! Walked home from my Mother-in-laws house with DD tonight. We did well. Dog lasted the entire way, and I wasn't so sure that she would.

DS is off with friend and his family on a canoe trip. It will be quiet here for a few days. I always forget how noisey teen age boys can be.

Diet has been going well. Shared a sweet with sweetie today, but did all the extra out door stuff to off set it.

Looks like the rest of the family is home.

Loose well everyone!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Rained a bit today, but still did my walk as it stoped in the evening.

Now if the sun could only come out at work! Boy, have been playing tug of war there lately. Hope they get it together.

DS just came back from his short canoe trip with friends. He'll probably stay up all night and sleep til noon tomorrow. I certainly hope not. I try to keep them on a normal schedule even in the summer. It can be hard though.

Eyes are getting tired. Doesn't help I broke my glasses and haven't been in to get them fixed. Time just hasn't flowed well enough for that.

Good night all and have a great weight loss day!

Wendy

[kimwim8]

Hey Wendy...you're doing great! It's hard enough to eat healthy in an office setting, I admire you for doing so great working around food! :banana:

Take care!

[tbstein]

Thanks for the thoughts Kim. It is hard to diet while working at BK. I have worked for a BK since I was in college in early 1982. I only took a brief side trip and worked for 7 years at a TCBY. I am better at ignoring it, more because of the results I am seeing now. It really helps. So does all the support from my family and online with friends and sites like this one. My only problem is getting a regular schedule so that I can get a regular exercise schedule. I am sure I am not the only one that has life get in the way of our wants and wishes! LOL

Today I am sending lots of good thoughts for you and your family. Hope this current cat scan can find something that they can treat with your mom! Hugs to you!

Finally a day off to enjoy the beautiful weather after the rain and storms. DD is doing basketball camp this week. She just enjoys it. I am so proud of her. Both DS and DH are working tonight so her and I will have a girls night. She loves them, and so do I. A wonderful way to bond and remain grounded.

The gas company was here to make sure our meter isn't leaking. At least they are checking it! Now, if I could remember and get the sprinkler guys out here to check that. With all the rain, it hasn't been much of an issue.

Off to the doctor's to check on my health and for my orthotic inserts. They have been bugging me, and caused an ankle issue. Hope to get it worked out today!

Best losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Well, the start of a new weekend at work. Also the first weekend of Summer Celebration. It will be busy. As a positive, it will be a workout!

Getting ready to go, so just a quick check in.

Haven't been do as well on diet as would like. Guess it's just the weather.

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hang in there Wendy! Don't think of it as a diet, but as your new healthy lifestyle. Have a great weekend! Denise

[tbstein]

Thanks Denise!

Much better on diet yesterday. DH always encourages me. I also remind myself that it is better living for the rest of the family as well.

Today is the big art fair, so I imagine it will be very busy at work today. Off and ready!

Great losses to everyone!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Ok--had cake yesterday for DD's 10th birthday. It was glueten free, and all that jazz, so I won't have those issues later. Just the calorie issue! :eek:

Not much else. Plumbing is leaking today. Yikes! DH is working on it. Then it's off to buy rollar blades for DD--it's what she wanted to buy with her birthday money!

Make great choices everyone!


Wendy

[tbstein]

It's been a few hectic days. My work schedule has been crazy, but just making sure I remain on track!

Kids are great, DS is going to see POTC2 tonight at midnight. I am so jealous! DD and I are going next Thursday. I just can't wait!

Off and running, watching diet (in fact, doing very well!) and keeping up the exercise!

Wendy

[kimwim8]

Hey Wendy...you're doing GREAT! :woohoo:

Thank you so much for your support on my journal. I know I've needed a lot of support lately, and I overwhelmed at how much you all are there for me. :love:

[tbstein]

:sunny: :sunny: :sunny:

Just wanted to share the sunshine with you Kim, and all others. It is a beautiful day here in West Michigan, and looks like it will be all week.

Have decided to join a gym to help with the toning issues I need to address from weigh loss. Didn't think 35+ pounds would do that to someone. Just very glad to see it leave!

Been at the same weight for over 2 weeks now. Hope to change that at WI on Monday morning.

DS went to see POTC2 the other night on opening day. pirate: He said it was really good. Guess it's on it's way to breaking box office numbers. Might even beat out Spiderman for the number one spot for a weekend. I loved Spiderman. Still waiting for the third one next summer!

Thought about taking a quick trip to WDW in November. Talked myself out of it because would rather go later for longer. This is DS's senior year, and I am sure it will be pretty costly for things. He leaves for a summer youth program in engineering in 2 weeks at Michigan Tech Univ. Hope he has a great time. He wants to go into chemical engineering so he can specialize in pyrotechnics so he can do fireworks at WDW. Then I will have more reasons to go and enjoy it all!

Well, did the walk this morning and planning on another one tonight. I am having my orthics checked, because still having some ankle issues with them, and I would like to get it worked out.

Great losses to to all!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Good for you Wendy, on your decision to join a gym. It really does make a huge difference when you tone and strenghthen your body. It also gives you a mental boost, to know you've done something really good for yourself.

Have a super week! Denise

[kimwim8]

I agree with Denise. Congrats on joining the gym!! You're gonna feel great!

Take care, and NICE JOB on how far you've come!!

[tbstein]

hello everyone! Thanks for all the support! Hope things are well with you Kim, and hope Hersey was great Denise!

Had DD's slumber party and pool party. Also saw POTC2! Cool movie! Those girls really kept me busy and awake late! But the pool part was great, my friend came along and had some great adult conversation. I don't think the Comfort Inn is going to ever be the same!

Did drop off the diet a bit while gone for the last 36 hours. Going to do some extra exercising. I know I won't be able to exercise for all the additional calories, but at least it will keep me aware of what I am doing, and why.

Not much else going on. Just going to be quiet for a bit!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Alright, did the walk today and it is HOT :sunny: ! And it's going to stay hot all weekend and next week. Not much else to think about. Thank goodness work is cool inside!

A bit late tonight so going to sign off!

Take care and great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

I was so excited today! Stayed off the scale this last week so I wouldn't get that bad feeling about yo-yoing. Well, it worked! I lost 3 pounds--although I am sure i melted most of it off in this heat. Down to needing 11 pounds to reach my goal for this September! I can do it!!

Off to slumber land!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Congrats on the weight loss Wendy! I know how hard it is to stay away from the scale. I've thought about moving mine, so its not so visable all the time. You must be feeling really good about getting that much closer to your Sept. goal. Setting those smaller goals makes it so much easier to handle.

I like your comment about the weight melting off. That's the same type of weather we've been having in NJ.

Have a super week!

[tbstein]

Denise--Thanks for the 'pat on the back'. They certainly do help!

Today was hot, but after the storms from last night, not as bad. We were busy at work because of the power outages. We also had our corporate inspection today and we did 92%. Not too bad.


Oh--Verizon is on the line!

Got to fix Disney blast for the kids!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Alright! Once again, busy at work. Even tho I think everyone has power again. Just too hot to cook I guess! But, with DD and I watching so many foods, we just have to eat at home as much as we can. Altho more places are coming along with great salads with grilled chicken and other sea foods.

My friend called yesterday. He had been feeling poorly and went to the dr's for the first time in years. He had some bad news. He is diabetic, and has hypertension. He has been neglecting himself long enough that he has caused damage to his kidney's and probably his heart. Today he was doing tests for heart function. I am very sad about this. But, he is his own worse enemy. He is very over weight, never considers eating healthy, and hasn't exercised in years. He has gained weight even since the holidays. He is only 35. I hope things are ok for the long run and he starts to realize that he will not live forever!

Well, time for relaxing before bed!

Take care all and great losses!

Wendy

[kimwim8]

Hey Wendy. Sorry I haven't stopped by in a while. Congrats on your loss! AWESOME! :thumbsup2

I'm sorry about your friend. Hopefully you can help him through this and show him how great he can feel with eating right and some exercise. Hugs for him and you! :grouphug:

[tbstein]

Thank you Kim! I just hope you are getting some answers for your mom. It's the not knowing that can be the hardest!

DS just left to go to MTU's summer youth program. He and his friend are driving. Boy, am I going to be a nervous wreck by the time he gets home. Thank goodness for cell phones. I am sure I will nag him til he is home. I hope he has a great time, and enjoys it all!

Had to work 9 days without a day off, but now I have a long weekend. Hardly seems worth it to me, but I will get lots done, and have time to relax before it all starts again.

Been deiting pretty successfully these last few days. DD is doing it with me, tho not as strict. She is so precious, and wants to be the best, no matter what. Ahhhh....youth and ambition!

I think that long list of cleaning is calling me. I guess I will start in this room!

Best to all, and great losses!


Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, I'm so glad that the website had the info that you needed. Sorry to hear about you friend's health problems, and hopefully he'll be able to turn things around and get on a healthy track. I'm sure he'll be able to take inspiration from the changes that you made to your health and lifestyle.

Hope your weekend is fun, along with being busy! Denise

[tbstein]

Weekend was busy! Tomorrow starts another 7 days in a row work week.

Been doing well on diet and with exercising. Test results came in on my blood work, and of course my cholesterol is still a bit high, but better than it was. So we will consider it a plus.

My friend started his drastic measures today for weight loss and getting on track with his diabetic issues. He isn't a candidate for surgery, because of high blood pressure and kidney issues. I sure wish him luck.

Well, a bit tired today. So, off to bed soon!

Great losses to all!


Wendy

[tbstein]

Oh my--too busy at work, and too hot outside! Some issues with another manager at work, and I just wonder what the final decision will be. You just never know.

Been just barely meeting my exercise goals. It's either raining or too hot to push it past the minimum. I almost hope it rains all day, just to cool down the air!

My friend is back at work. He looks like he should have stayed home for a few more days. He is determined to not have anyone know how ill he is. I am keeping the worse to myself, but wonder how long he can.

No more sad thoughts, off to work!


Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello to all. Well, the heat has been rough. Today I have to go and get some new tires before I travel off to Detroit to visit friends. I just hope it's under 90 when we get there on Sunday.

My friend is doing better it seems. He has to go for more tests Saturday, and I am covering his restaurant for him. At least his restaurant has brand new AC! I just hope he is alright. He is worse than he lets on, but we can't pressure him into taking it easier. I am just glad he is going to the doctors and finally getting some help!

Well, time to shake, rattle and roll!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Oh my! I certainly have fallen off the diet wagon! Guess this is gonna be my week for indulging! I had low fat Ice cream last night, and scammed some dark chocolate covered peanuts! I am sure that this is only a lull, and I will be right back where I need to be effective immediately!


Now, my friend is getting it together. I am so glad. He has lost 40 punds in 4 weeks, and his doctor's target is 175 by next summer. He can do it! He is struggling a bit, but has a great attitude!

Well, a bit of catching up before it's to bed I go!


Great losses to all!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy! Just thought I would stop by to say hi. Hope you had a great weekend and all is well with you! Glad to hear that your friend had such a successful month.

I haven't been on the DIs quite as often lately... need to get back , it helps with my motivation. Keep focused and have a great week! Denise

[tbstein]

Well, been off a bit on chatting, but work is an odd shift this week. Hope to get it all together this weekend when it gets more normal!

Hello to all who stop by!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Been a very busy week! Counting down the days til school starts! My children are too, but for different reasons! The whole family just does better on a regular schedule!

Not much to report. My friend had to have dialysis (sp) because his body is just struggling. He is losing lots of weight, and getting his sugar under control, but the damage has been done. His kidneys are not what they need to be. He has been feeling much better lately. I think seeing results sure makes a big difference.

Off to the races, and reality!

Wendy

[tbstein]

I have not been here in ages it seems, but really only a week.

School starts Tuesday. My DS is a senior this year. We gave him the option of a combined birthday gift and graduation gift if he didn't want a graduation party. He said 'SURE'. SO---we are going to send him and his best friend of 16 years to WDW! Yep! I must be crazy, but I feel very comfortable sending them there. Both boys have been to WDW several times, understand it all and appear to be fearless! They went on a summer youth college program this past summer and did great--they even drove the 10 hours by themselves. We are still tossing around the details, and all that! I am very excited about all this, probably more so than he is! :rotfl:

Well, guess it's time to get it together, get exercising, and get to work!

Enjoy the last of the summer!!

Wendy

[tbstein]

All is well. Have certainly stalled on weight loss. Going to have to increase the excercise. I have in my agenda starting Curves now that the kids are back to school. I am sure that will help. I am not walking as much as I used to. So, I will work on that.

Yesterday was a strange day. First thing in the morning the city knocked to tell me that the water was being turned off so they could work on replacing some lines in the sewer. That was exciting. So, while wondering what I was going to do all day without water, work called and asked me to cover a sick manager. Of course! But now I am behind in getting fall cleaning started. And here I am on the computer! LOL. Well, I do have to go to work and all. I hear the big trucks out there again. Wonder if they know what they are doing?

Should jump in the shower in case they decide to turn water off again!


Wendy

[goldcupmom]

Wow, Wendy, hope the water thing resolves soon! Don't worry about the fall cleaning, the need will still be there when you get to it.

Awesome trip for your DS! Mine is a Sr and wants to go to Japan.....NOT!!!!! I told him he can take ME after he gets his Pharmacy degree iin 6 years!!

Have a great weekend!

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, It's good to see you post again. I always enjoyed that back-to-school time when I worked at night and had some "me" time during the day. My house was in much better order and I seemed to be in control. Now the kids are gone and by the time I get home from work, I want to crash.

I think you'll like Curves. I just started back again. The workout is great for strengthening and toning. I don't feel like I get the cardio that I need from the workout though. You do walk, so you can use that for cardio.

Hope you get the water issue fixed. We've been thru that before too. We had every container we could find filled with water. Have a great weekend! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Thanks for notes guys! Sure gets me going!

Water problems are solved! It only took until 1100pm that night! YIKES! They were out a bit early to be sure all is well. I hope it stays so!

Well, DS is very excited about his upcoming trip. We have finally decided on a date, and a hotel. We are hoping for a great package, since for the last 2 years from mid-aug to late sept they have had one. Just need to keep an eye out for when it gets within 6 months to get air fare. Seems like lots of deals now, but will there be in Feb when I need to buy for Aug??

Well, off to finish up and to sleep!

Ciao all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

All is well! Had a great birthday, didn't have to do anything but look pretty! Today I am going with DD to buy that new outfit for me since I am very low on fall clothes that fit! (YEAH!)

Best to all, and great losses!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Wow--a crazy work week, but survived. A much quieter one coming up.

The kids are getting into school and having a blast. DD is joining 5th grade band. She is going to drums just like her brother. So, that makes it cheaper, we already have the drums!

About time to get moving. Been conserving energy all morning, time to burn some up!

Wendy

[tbstein]

OH--where to start?

I am worried about my other friend. My one friend with the health issues is doing ok. He is on a treatment that is hopefully 'awakening' his nerve ending in his hands and feet to get them to 'feel' again. Now, my other friend had been dating this guy off and on. She thought it was going to be a 'on--to forever' thing. She hasn't heard from him in 2 weeks, and yesterday she found out that he was VERY ill. Encephelitis and viral menigitis. Very bad. No one thought to contact her because they had believed that he wasn't seeing her any longer. What a shock to her! Poor girl. My heart and love goes out to her.

I now believe she needs to work on herself--as my DH says, if the inside isn't fixed, nothing outside will work. She needs to feel that she can be by herself and not have to rely on someone else. For today, I will be there for her, a shoulder to cry on, and someone to remind her that she is wonderful.

As they say, one day at a time!

Wendy

[tbstein]

I am so excited!

I have planned a princess tea party for the 21st for a few of my close friends. We will have a blast! The invites are going out today, and my friend made them. They are adorable. In the invite it notes that tiara are required, with princess attire optional but encouraged! My DH has been helping with a healthy menu, since I eat gluten free. So, we are going to try to make scones with an alternate flour-less flour. party: We will try a few different recipes until we can get one that works. Also going to do pumpkin mouse in a chocolate shell, individual ones. We are going to have a blast! We have a fireplace that will help with the atmosphere. I am so going to have fun!

Well, with that over :rotfl: I can calm down and get on with the rest of the day!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Oy Vey!

Seems the fall cold fairy found me. I feel pretty yuky!

Still excited about the tea party! :goodvibes Going to try a few recipes this weekend to make scones sans flour. Yummy!

Not much news going on. My friend is still struggling with her former love interest. We had a great time at her birthday get together. We skipped desert, my reasons for weight and theirs because of margaritas! :rotfl:

Looks like the weather will be better for a bit. Heard DS's band marching in front of the house this morning, getting ready for Homecoming on the 13th.

Should really get a move on things. Have to get my car, had the brakes done. Now I am in mourning for the loss of lots of cash!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Guess I was alot sicker than I thought! Middle ear infection, and strep!

Finally feeling better. Not back into the swing of things, but I will get there!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy! Sorry to hear that you've been feeling lousy. Hope you're continuing to improve. Seems like a bunch of people get these change of season colds and viruses. I had a touch of one also, and the weird thing is that the only places I went to last week was my Dr. and the radiologist office.

You tea party sounds like such fun! Kind of like tea at the Grand Floridian. It's a great idea for a "girlfriend" get together. I'm sure you'll have a blast!

Take care and get well!

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Feeling much better! Going to Mackinaw to see parents tomorrow. Should be fun, even tho the weather is to be lousy. Sure, been nice the last 3 weekends, outside of rain at night, and now the weather goes to snow advisories! We will still have a blast!

Have the perfect outfit for our tea! I am so excited! My friend is going thru her closet to find something 'high tea-ish'! Now, if I could talk DH into wearing a tux and being the butler! :goodvibes

Hope all have a great weekend, I will catch up on Tuesday!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

:goodvibes :goodvibes

Well, Mackinaw was fun, the show good, and the weather, well we really don't want to mention that. It is raining once again here. It's getting pretty old now. Wanted rain all summer, and now we just can't seem to get rid of it!

Guess I had better catch up on all the sruff I didn't do while away. DH kept the home front looking good. Today is grocery day. Yuk! It is a necessary evil. Don't have a choice. Out of veggies.

Lots of luck and great losses to all!


Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Been a good week. Did indulge a bit during the Princess Tea party. Been walking not as much. I really am putting off the use of the teadmill, but going to have to do it.

Was DD's conference at school. She is doing wonderfully! Also, today her and her dad did over 45 minutes of exercising together. YEAH! She did treadmill and bowflex. So happy!

Tomorrow is the day DS and I go to a concert in Detriot with friends. Hope the weather and construction holds out!

Off to catch up on all the news!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Well, went over to Detroit and back yesterday. Had a good time. I so enjoy seeing my college buddy. She isn't as well as she could be. Although the cooler weather is much easier on her to be out and about. She looks really good! She was diagnosed with MS last year. It was pretty upsetting, since her mom past away from MS 2 years earlier. But she enjoys life. She had a good role model. Her mom was always very optimistic. She did tear up when the Tigers lost to the Cardinals. Well, when you have been born, raised, and still live in Detroit, I guess that is gonna happen! There is always next year! Her husband just came back from China--he was over there recruiting and checking on clients for Federal Mogel. And he is pretty ill. Guess he must have eaten something that didn't agree with him. He was ill enough to go to the doctors. Guess he's dehydrating from being ill. Now she can baby him a bit and all that! She loves taking care of him. He's gone traveling around the globe, so she certainly enjoys the time he's with her, even if he isn't at the top of his game!

Not much else! Did great on diet yesterday! Didn't exercise as much as I should have, just the morning walk and such. But doing a few sets of stairs at the Palace should count for something :goodvibes .

Well, off to catch up and then run a few errands before work!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello to all! Wow--thought I wasn't going to get over this ear infection, but looks like it is finally getting better. Had 2 quiet days, even with Halloween. Did go to the eye doctor and bone doctor yesterday. My eyes are bad! And my bones are getting better! Did some manipulations, but I feel good!

DS is going to U of M 's tech day to do some engineering seminars with his buddy--the same one going to WDW with him in August. It is always scary when I send him on his own, but he and his friend are both very good boys. I know they will be safe.

Well, going to catch up on all the other stuff!

Great losses to all!


Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, So sorry that I haven't stopped by recently, and I hope all is well with you. I know what you mean about sending your son off on his own...there's something special about that mother/son bond. Sounds like he's a great kid and he'll really do well in college.

I was wondering how the tea party went? That was such a great fun thing to do with your friends.

Thanks for stopping by my journal. I've had a few rough weeks and I appreciate your support! Take care and be healthy! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello to all! Things are going good. DS is considering a change in his part time job. I sure wish him the best. He has only one year left before college, so we will see.

Not much else new. Not too crazy about the store I am currently scheduled at. Sometimes you just got to roll with the flow!

Off to continue catching up!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Wow--did the new maps from Disney. Just waiting for DS's to be sent to him for his trip in August. Today we are sending out his applications to college. Wow, I really want him to stay at home his first year. Just selfish reasons. You know how us mom's get.

Well, ear infection isn't doing so well. Have to go to a specialist. It will help me alot. I still went for my daily walk, even tho I swear the ground was tilted!

Got new glasses, and the bi focals are stronger. That could be why the ground tilted!

Doing ok on weight loss. Lost a pound, and stagnat again. Got to pick up on the excercising. Hoping after seeing the ENT it will be better. Can't lie down without feeling and hearing the ocean in my right ear! :rotfl:
Wish I was near the ocean! It's the start of winter here!

All is well. OFf to continue to catch up!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Oh my! I am so craving The Cheesecake Factory's Double Chocolate CheeseCake! Good thing that it takes a car ride and money to do it!

Yucky weather. Well, looks like treadmill tonight. Poor dog! :guilty: She will just have to handle it!

Off to tread!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, I laughed when I read your post!!! My DH an I have avoided our new Cheesecake Factory for about 3 months now, but Thursday night, we finally caved and went there for dinner. Yum! We split a slice of the Chocolate Tuxedo. I just loved the place (its the first in our area), and to make the tempatation worse, I pass it every night on my way home from work. So, needless to say, I know exactly how you feel.

Hope you have a fun weekend! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Oh Denise, that sounds very yummy! If we mind melt I can relive the flavors from your memory! :rotfl: Hey, a new diet! Wonder if it will work! I am sure we can market it!


Sorry I have been gone, but DS (17) was very ill, and I just babied him till I couldn't stand it any more! He is finally getting better. He is recovering from pneumonia. Went to the ER tuesday, and they just sent us home with its a virus thing (fever at 103). He stayed in from school wednesday, and when I got home from work at midnight, his fever was still 103. Thursday morning the hospital called and said the xray tech said he had pneumonia. Well, I just took him to his own dr and he said yep, he could hear it. We did have to do a breathing treatment as his Oxygen was low. And finally, Sunday morning he woke without a temp. Was quite the experience. We did lounge around alot. Made some yummies for him, made some traditional dinners that he liked, and just hung out and watched the Ohio.U of M game. (brother in law grad from UofM). So, I did not exercise as I wanted to, but did watch what I ate, and still at the same weight as last week. Oh well, time to kick it into gear. Still craving cheesecake (I don't know how you can walk past Denise and not walk thru the doors just to smell! I would have to! ) but behaving as I should!

Laundry is almost done, and vaccumming is left. So off I go! Still have to take DS to dr's for a recheck to make sure he is doing as well as he looks!

Great losses to all and to all a great Thanksgiving!

Wendy and family.

[DisDee]

Good to see you post again Wendy! I was wondering what was up. I'm glad to hear that your son is doing better. I'm sure it was a scary time for him and you too.

I know that you walk as your exercise routine. How do you keep motivated to do it? With me it's hit or miss. I always have the best intentions, but then lunch time rolls around and I decide to run errands instead like the bank, post office, drug store, Target....the list is endless. Now that its dark when I get home, I don't do the neighborhood thing either. Sometimes I get so annoyed with myself.

I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving! Our daughter will be visiting from NY on Friday and staying over till Sat., so it will be nice to have her here.

Take care and be healthy! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello to all! And to all a wonder holiday!

Everyone is doing great here. Son is feeling so much better. He looks rested and no longer coughs or looks like he's melting. Finally! I did go to the doctor's about some of the issues I have been having with sleep, and ankle pain and etc. (Sometimes I think I am a big baby!) I have fibromyalgia and he put me on a new but very mild antidepressant to help with the sleep issue and extremity pain. He says getting a good night sleep with help with all the other issues. Ok, I thought that was weird, so I looked it up on the internet, and yes, it is something they do. They even use it for foot pain for severe diabetics. Wow. I am just anxious to have a full nights sleep! My friend asked me if I was going to be even more happy (I am know for always smiling and singing and such), I told her I couldn't get any happier--unless it was to win the lottery! Well, maybe I should play the lottery so that my chances on winning improve! You never know!
:rotfl:

Tonight is going to be very hectic at work. I am up for it. Could stand a nap, but will just do without it!

Well, off and running!

Great losses to all!

Oh--found a pretty good brand of organic soups that are gluten free and such. Amy's, They have some pretty good flavors, with black bean being just yummy!

Ciao all!

Wendy

(Ok, maybe I am a bit chipper!)

[tbstein]

One food holiday down, and 2 more to go! Did great! In fact, DH asked me if I even had enough to eat! Yeah! And, we really enjoyed the movie and the 'sandwich' style dinner. So much easier! We were all done and cleaned up and relaxing by 8:30. I could get used to this type of holiday celebration. :goodvibes

Off to work to feed the hungry shoppers!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy! Happy to hear that you had a nice Thanksgiving and congrats for being in control! I'm all for keeping things simple too...there's much less to clean up! Hope your sleep issues are improving, I've been thru that too, but mostly due to menopause and DH's snoring. I've found a few strategies that work for me including sleeping in the extra bedroom sometimes. A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do!

Good luck with all your hungry holiday shoppers. I remember when I worked in retail for a bunch of Christmas seasons and how crazy it was. I don't think I could handle it in my old age. LOL!

Have a great day! Be happy and healthy, but I think you already have that covered. Denise

[tbstein]

Oh my, it's been ions since writing! Been busy, and busy.

A few good notes, diet has been good. Did indulge once with a bit of ice cream. Of course light and all that jazz!

DS did get his acceptance letter to MTU. He is excited. I am of course worried sick. Certainly won't help the unability to sleep well. Although I think the medication is working a bit. I see the DR on Thursday and we will see.

Well, the storm is over, and the snow is deep. Glad we didn't have ice or freezing rain. It is SO cold right now! Guess I will spend my free time in front of the fireplace!

Off to catch up and get going!

Wendy

[tbstein]

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas! I even have 5 gifts down! Yeah!

Not much new going on. Still need to up my excercise to help with the last 10 pounds to get me under 200. Did lose 2 more, the first real loss since the last 5 eons ago--or at least that is what it seems like. I have been watching what I eat like a hawk. Keeping busy sure helps!

Off and running to work!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Wow--Can't believe it is the 17th already.

DH and I have been trying to get everything together to make sure we have it all together for DS to go to Mich Tech this fall. He has a trust fund from my in laws, yet I know that there will be expenses outside of the cost to attend. So, we are getting a plan together to get him there. I remember when all I had to worry about was day care for him :goodvibes

Been trying to follow diet with meals, but it is those pesky mints I picked up for the others. I just seem to find them and devour one without even thinking about it. Oy Vey!

Well, off on a whirlwind of life!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy! Thought I would stop by with a quick hello. Good luck to you with all that college financial planning. All I can say is thank goodness for scholarships and low-interest student loans. Your son is very fortunate to have that trust fund! I wish you and him all the best!

Hope all is going well with your holiday prep. It's such a busy time of the year, so don't forget to focus on you once in awhile. Keep on postin' and have a great week! Denise

[DisDee]

Hey Wendy, Just thought I'd pop in with a quick hello! I hope you had a great Christmas and that you'll have a wonderful New Year. Keep us posted! Denise

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy...Happy New Year! Hope to see you back on the WISH boards real soon.

[goldcupmom]

Hi, Wendy! Hope you have a Happy, Healthy 2007!

[tbstein]

Wow--It's been FOREVER!

Back from having a week off and catching up on seeing family. They all live so far away!

Had a wonderful holiday! Didn't give away any pounds, but didn't gain any either!

We had a quiet Holiday. I really enjoyed it. Did visit the parents for a few days, helped DH finish cleaning and reorgainizing the common rooms in the basement. Did find out that my older sister does not have cancer, so we are all feeling better about that!

Great resolution this year--to have a great time. College financing may be a challenge, but it looks like it will all work. I sure wish DS was staying home for a year or so, but I don't think that will happen.

The kids had a nice Christmas. Very mellow, yet everyone was happy. The kids did get an elelctic keyboard from Mom in law. Full keyboard. DS is very happy, as he will take it to college with him. I did worry that he would not have a piano to play every day. Now that is resolved.

Need to catch up with everyone!

Wendy

[tbstein]

All things are coming along. Diet has been good, and house is going thru a 'spring cleaning'. My sister's test results are back. She does not have cancer. Now they just need to figure out what to do to get her back to health with all her gyn problems. I am wishing her the best and the fastest recovery. Dreamed about her last night. She had let my brother take my car to Florida. :rotfl: I must have been wishing to go to WDW!

Till next time

Wendy

[tbstein]

I am off to the ENT today. Hope he can find something in all the tests I have taken and straighten some things out. I would love to get rid of the this ear thing. And sinus thing. Boy--I feel pretty whinny today. I feel pretty yucky today. It snowed last night. First snow since November. And this is Michigan! It only snowed about 8 flakes. And, even tho I haven't gained during December, I haven't lost either. Exercise is the key, and I am not using it as I should. I think I need motivation. I did get a great compliment the other day! Just remembering it makes me smile. There, my day is much better now!

DH and I are working on a great budget since DS is going to start college this fall. And I have eliminated my first bill. YEAH! Now, DH says he will swim in Lake Michigan each time I do this. So--looks like a cold swim for him! I love a challenge with a humorous ending! :goodvibes He probably thinks I let him do another challenge, like car washing or something. Hmmm...that could be for the next one!

Well, feeling a bit under the weather and I need to get together so that I am not late for the DR's.

Great losses to all!

[DisDee]

Hope everything went well for you at the Dr. and that you're beginning to feel a little better. Off to work soon...I'll be back on the boards later. Have a great day! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello all! Thanks Denise, all went well, but he didnt' find what is causing the chronic ear issues. Guess it's on to see what else he can look at. He thinks it's allergies causing inflamation. So we are going to antihistamines and see how that goes. At least it wasn't something strange or that needed some type of surgery.

Still a bit under the weather. DH is here this morning for a while so I can enjoy some pampering before I am off to work. He is such a good man.

DS is a bit under the weather as well. Wonder if we are passing stuff around. That's the way it usually is in a home.

Well, gonna catch up before going off to work!

Ciao all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

It has been a good week. Well, if you don't count the ER visit and DR visit for DS's pulled ribs! Of course they just first treated him for asthma, so it took 48 hours to get all the excess albuterol out of his system, which didn't need it any how! He is doing great now.

Doing my treadmill again. DS has a portable DVD player that I have on the front, so it is much easier to walk while watching a concert or an episode of House.

Well, I did convince DS to go with me and share a piece of Double Chocolate Cheesecake from the Cheese cake factory. I have been craving since before Thanksgiving. SO, with that terrible truth behind me, I am good for a long time now! :rotfl:

Time to get the move on. Children are home for Martin Luther King day. Guess I will have to make a real lunch! :goodvibes


Great losses to all!


Wendy

[tbstein]

Boy, not much going on in a few days. The kids piano recital is next Saturday. It will be DS's last one. I am sure both will do just fine! They ususally do.

Snow is still here. Kids have gone sledding a few times. Dog isn't too wild about any of it. Looks like the TM again tonight.

Watched a bit of Idol with DD last night. Boy, I am not a big fan, and I really don't think I ever will be. Just crazy.

No huge losses this last week. Maybe next week! Had a crazy schedule these last few weeks. Hopefully the next 4 weeks will be better.

Off and running, and all that jazz!

Wendy

[tbstein]

The snow is still here. Work is quiet, and so is all else.

Nothing of real issue to even mention!

Well, off to catch up!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Hope all is well with you and your family. You're miseed on the Wish journals. I've haven't posted much either lately, but plan to get back into the swing of things. It would be nice to hear from you again! Take care, Denise

[tbstein]

Wow--hard to believe that life has been so busy that it's been nearly a month where I feel I finally have time to just hang out on the computer!

All is ok. DS had some problems with his lower colon with thrombosed hemoroids that required emergency surgery, my parents are finally down in FLA (snow birds), work is still kind of crazy with recent losses of upper management, and the weather has been awful. Kids missed 2 days because it was too cold for them to wait for a bus. Even the cinemas and malls closed due to weather.

Now, because I haven't committed the time to me, I have gained 3 pounds. YUK! So, I am going to get back into the swing of things, and remember without my health, I am not of much use to those who really need me!

Glad to be back!


Wendy

[tbstein]

Today was a long day at work. Time seemed to drag. Now I am home and ready to relax!

Things are ok. Working on getting healthy again. Focusing more again. Although I did share some fries with DH at lunch. Seems less of an issue if I share them. Tomorrow I am home all day, and it is much easier to not indulge at home. Of course it helps that there isn't anything to indulge in! :rotfl: I have one diet pop in the frig and I will have to nurse it all day. Time to hit the store, as water is gone as well as my favorite green tea drink. I think I am going to try to bake some gluten free bread so that I can have toast and feel like I am eating junk food. I went to the store next to work for someone at work, and looked longingly at the little debbie selections. It's still ok to look, right? :rotfl2:

I am listening to Mouse House radio and they are just starting Illuminations's sound track. Yeah! It always makes me feel wonderful, as it brings back so many great memories.

Off to catch up on all else!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, So glad that you're back on the boards! I'm sorry to hear about your son's medical problem and hope all is going well for him. I know what you mean about taking care of yourself, so that you can be there for your family and friends. Its so hard for women to put themself first, we really do need to make ourselves a priority.

I've never heard of Mouse House radio, I'm going to have to search for it. I'm really melancholy after our Jan. trip. It was so awesome that I just want to continue thinking about it. I actually made a travel journal for the trip.

I'll look for more of your posts in the near future. Hang in there and be healthy!

[tbstein]

Hello!

Boy, the weather is pretty yuky here in West Michigan. Snow, Freezing rain, and thunderstorms. What next>

Had to take DS to dr again yesterday. We have to go to the allergist again. We haven't gone since he was 12 or so. We have to be re-tested for what he is allergic to, and start on immunotherapy (shots) again. The stress will be worth it. It made such a difference the last time. We go on the 15th, 3 days after his 18th birthday. I keep trying to get to the point where we can go to a regular dr, rather than his peditrician, but we just can't get there. Oh well.

Time to work on dinner!

Better weather to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Yesterday I wondered what was next for the weather issue. Well, it was blizzard condictions. What else? Guess the only thing left is sunny and 70!

Not much going on. Just hanging out at home since I am not too cool about driving in this type of weather.

Dinner is calling, but it is calling to be made, not eaten!

Maybe I can sneak on again before the end of the night.

Have a good weekend all.

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Thanks for the link to Mouse House Radio. Since I'm techno impaired, DH helped me and we got it going. What a fun site! I do miss WDW.

I can't imagine how it must feel to have dropped 4 sizes. That is really awesome! I'm only down 2 on a good day, with much more to go.

I'm so tired of winter here in NJ, and it really hasn't been all that bad, but I just can't stand the grayness. I'm sure Michigan gets tons of snow and your winter is a little bit longer than ours. Come on Spring!!!

Have a great weekend!!! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello all. Thought I might join the journal challenge. I am not as routine-ish and I am not online everyday. Maybe a challenge will help!

Things are ok. Meals are good, its the non-meals that seem to be plaging me this week. Guess it is just time to kick butt!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Welcome to the challenge! Have a super week! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello All.

Had a nice weekend. The weather did disagree with some heavy rain. This is Michigan, and who knows. Hard to imagine a week ago we were in a blizzard. It is nearly 50 out today. The birds are singing, and all is good.

Yesterday was DS's birthday and I did indulge in cake. Gluten free cake, with a sliver of regular cake. It was yummy. DH brought home a chocolate sculpture from the Culinary Arts students' display for an envent held last Friday. Made of dark and milk chocolate. Gave the large heart piece to his girlfriend, and the 2 large base blocks will have to be melted down and made into something, fudge perhaps. If I wave a magic wand, I know it will all be sugar free and calorie free!

Today is going to be an outside walk day. Maybe I will take 2 walks. The sun isn't really out, but it is very warm outside and the dog will love it.

Been doing better on those non meal eating moments. Staying busy always helps. Today is also laundry and vaccuming day, so I won't have time to indulge. Helps that there isn't really anything to indulge on in the house but gluten free cake and 2 large hunks of dark chocolate! lol

I have a doctor's appt today, have a vertabrae that is nagging me and I want to make sure nothing is going on. I did fall against the large equipment sink at work a few years ago. With the fibromyalgia, I just want to keep on top of things.

DD is on her way in for lunch. She is here for 45 minutes and then goes back to school. It is great living only 3 houses from the school. Kids are able to come home when I am here. It is great.

Not much else, DH did have me reserve a 5 night stay at WDW for December. Nothing is definite. It will all depend on DS and where he ends up for college. And that of course will depend on his new allergist, and if he will let him go into a new envioronment while undergoing shot therapy. Guess we will know more later.

Best to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Good morning to everyone!

It is a bright sunny day out, and I work 12 - 9. Yuk! Did do the treadmill because just easier today, and did watch a bit of Harry Conick Jr while walking.

Today will be a busy day at work. This week our school has half days for parent teacher confrences. lol--don't think I spelled that right!

Well, nearly time to get to work, and all that jazz! DS had a wonderful 18th birthday. I am so glad!

Chat again soon

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Hope all was ok with your Dr. appt. How wonderful that your hubby wants to go to WDW in Dec.! I hope everything comes together for you so that you'll be able to go. I'm hoping for a short trip next winter, but DH will need some convincing.

Have a great big beautiful tomorrow! Denise

[tbstein]

HI all.

Well, Dr appt went well. He said just to watch the area and if it starts to give me problems, we will look further. Unfortunetly I know that means an MRI. I really don't care for those, but ya gotta do what ya gotta do!

Tomorrow is DS's allergist appt. We will see how that goes. I know it is going to just wipe him out, as they are going to re-test him for shot therapy. I will just keep him home from school and baby him a bit.

Lunch was salad. Dinner will be probably cereal since we have conferences tonight. DD does just fabuolus! It is always a pleasure to go to her!

Well, sounds like they are busy up front and I should go and see what is going on!

Take care!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello all.

Went to DS's allergist appt today. They were doing the scratch tests and had to stop them because he is what they call dermagraphic. Oh well. Instead we had to go to the lab and have 10 vials drawn of blood. He's a bit crabby, so I gave him motrin and told him to go to bed. A bit of stress so I had desert for lunch. I didn't finish it, because I realized what I was doing. So, dog had way too much sugar. Good thing I am going to work. :rotfl2: guess DD will have to take an extra long walk with her. At least it isn't rain/snowing out right now. It is a bit cold.

DS's dr said DS has nearly all symptoms there are for those who manifest allergies. Yippee. He has dermititis, nickel allergies, dust mites--and those are the ones they confirmed before they stopped the scratch test. I will tuck him in and give him a dvd to watch. DD will be here if he has any problems. DH had an emergency and had to work. I also work. They both could use a quiet day at home.

Other than the desert indulgence, not a bad day. I am going to Treadmill before work because it is easier than running around the neighborhood. Not as relaxing tho.

Off to finish catching up and on to reality!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Had a better day at work and with diet. No indulges with left over birthday cake. And it isn't because there isn't any :rotfl:

I reviewed my recent meal and such consumptions and I really need to increase the water intake. I just can't push it, especially at work. I do get in 24 ounces at least at work, but that's it. With working in food service, I am on my feet, and busy. I am unable to just sip all day (which I am able to do more at home). I usually drink a bottle at break, a bottle at bank reconsiliation, and a few small dixie cups during the day. It just doesn't seem to be enough. Is there a miracle cure out there?

DS is much better today. He doesn't think he did very well on physics test tho. I am sure he did just fine. He just came back from a drum clinic with the percussion group at school. He won some drum sticks. He enjoyed it.

I gave him a book for teenagers that is about peer pressure and such that has a definite faith undertone. He was pretty positive about it. It is just sometimes I don't have the answers, and sometimes I just don't get asked the question. I hope it helps him.

It is late, and DH will be home soon.

Happy St Pat's Day everyone

:shamrock: :shamrock: :shamrock: :shamrock:


Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Hope all is well with you. Sounds like your son might be having a rough time, so I hope he can work thru that peer pressure. I know that its not always easy being a "good" kid. My son went thru some down times now and then. He was in the band, scouts, got good grades etc., so even though it makes you feel proud as a parent, the pressure that surrounds them in school is not always easy. Teens are not very tolerant of those who are not in the same mold as themselves. Just hang in there and I'm sure with your support, he'll get thru this time.

Since you mentioned trying to drink more water, I thought I'd suggest something that I like. Have you tried the flavored water that is 0 calorie, and is also carbonated? I've purchased it in Walmart and Acme, so I would think the other stores have it also. I usually buy the large bottle-about 32 oz. The flavoring really helps me drink larger quantities.

Have yourself a nice Sunday! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello all.

Things are well. DS feels much better. DH and DD are working on de-dusting everything so DS's allergies will mellow out.

Did good on diet yesterday. Today I am home so it is so much easier to make sure all goes well.

Denise, I will try that water. With it being 32 oz, then I know I have to finish the bottle for that day. I need all the help I can get! Thanks for the good thoughts for DS. Peer pressure can be deadly.

Sounds like I need to help upstairs. Hope nothing too crazy.

Wendy

[goldcupmom]

Sorry to hear about your DS. My middle DS17 (18 in july) is very asthmatic & allergies/infection are the trigger. He was tested in KS when he was 6 & was 'hyper-allergic" to everything but dogs & house dust. Had 2 shots in each arm every week for 5 years & was pretty much under control. Now that we've been here 6 years, his allergies are getting worse(told it takes time for them to show in a new climate) & he probably needs tested/shots again. Is your DS on any preventive meds? Mine takes strong Allegra & Singular daily & it really helps.

Journalling is really helpful, isn't it? Being accountable is tough!

Hang in there & have a good week this week!

[tbstein]

Thanks for the kind thoughts Julie! I left a babbling note on your journal.

Well, I missed a few days. Was very ill Monday--did go to work, but came home, went to bed. Tuesday felt pretty yuky, but did go to work, and again came home. This time, when I went to bed, I slept from noon to 10 am the next morning with 3 hours of being up in the evening. Felt much better Wednesday. So, thought I would log in to journal, and I couldn't get on. So, I went to work. Did stay the entire time this time!

DH and DS just left for their college visit to Mich Tech. DS is so excited. I just hope the allergist doesn't nix the idea. We will see when we get all the test results back.

DD is doing great. She has been very conscious of her food intake and the calories that go with it. She is my princess. She is currently at an after school activity called 'Girls on the Run'. She did it last year, and loved it. This year should be easier for her since she now has orthotics in her shoes. No more grumbling about knee pain.

Off to catch up with everyone!

Have a great day and a happy one!

Happy Spring!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Today is absolutely beautiful outside. The pooch is in high heaven. The sun certainly makes everyone feel wonderful and happy.

My mom called from sunny FLA today. She is home sick and ready to come back. They are trying tosell their retirement home down there and it isn't going very fast.

DD and her best friend are here for the night. They are still on the only 2 hours on tv/video game thing. It is something the 5th graders do. It is very enlightening to us parents. Guess the dog will get another walk! Lucky her!

Not much else going on. DH and DS called this morning from Marquette. They are on their way to Houghton and MTU. They are probably in the middle of their campus tour. I am sure things have changes quite a bit since I graduated in 1984.

Playing online disney music. Always makes me happy.

Hope the allergies are mild in the UP so DS has a great time. Sure is quiet around here today!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[Jaime]

Hi Wendy,

Just read alot of your posts...it's so easy to stop loosing when life gets crazy! I've been stuck for a year until recently. With my water I just started filling 64ounce(2liter) bottle and make sure it's empty by time I go to bed. I really makes a difference for me!

I hope you and your DS are feeling better! Thanks for the support on my post it really helps! Congrats on your weight loss! Have a great weekend!

[tbstein]

Yesterday was just too beautiful so today is so foggy I can't see down the block. Well, it is Michigan.

Not much else going on. Did talk to DH on phone last night. The boys are enjoying their trip and today is the all day parent/student activities. They also have tickets to the jazz band's anniversary concert tonight. DS wants to audition for the jazz band when he gets there. He's a drummer and a pianist. His grandmother gave him a full size electic key board for Christmas so that he can take it with him to college and not have to worry about finding a piano to play. He plays about 2 hours or more a day, with just fiddling. One of his passions.

Going to go and chat on with others!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, thanks for that sprinkling of Pixie Dust, I can always use it! I hope that you're continuing to enjoy your weekend with your daughter and getting to do some "girlie" things.

Have a beautiful day!!!! Denise

[tbstein]

Boy, work was long, yet it seemed to go by quickly.

DD visited with DH's mom today. They have a blast when they are together. My DH has only 1 brother, and since my children are her only grandchildren, she is really having a blast hanging out with DD. Thank goodness I had one of each for her!

DD and I had a nice weekend. I did miss her today. I have a weeks' vacation during their spring break starting the 31st. We are planning a night out to make up for me having to work while it was just us.

DH and DS should be home about 10 pm tonight. I hope they enjoyed themselves. They should have some great info from the college for me to pour over.

I didn't finish laundry last night, so I guess it will have to be tonights' final project. Haven't watched TV since Thursday night. SO maybe I can sneak Emerl Live in tonight!

Have a great week everyone!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello all!

It is a beautiful day out today! Had to work earlier, and have to go in again, so I don't really get to enjoy much of it. DH did grill a steak outside for dinner. Yummie! 2 green veggies, and a healthy dinner is served.

DH and DS had a great time in the UP. I am glad. We have lots of info to make better decisions for his stay up there. Just have towait to see what the dr says about allergy shots.

Forgot to weigh self this morning. Will have to do it tomorrow. Hope it's good news, even if it is only .5 pounds!

Great losses to all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

A nice day today. Went to lunch with a friend, had boneless/skinless chicken. Had a nice visit. The dog enjoyed her walk, and since she hasn't really been out too often since January, it is still a tug/run.

DD had her play today. She had 4 speaking parts. 3 short and 1 long. She did great! She had fun, and all the kids seemed to be enjoying themselves.

Well, I still have to go to work, so just a quick accounting of lunch, and well, stir fry for dinner, and I did treat a bit to light ice cream. (Trying to bribed myself to go into work--today will be the hardest with not really sleeping much last night, well this morning, and still getting up about the usual time.)

Great losses to all!


Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy,

Sounds like you've been busy! Aren't those school plays,concerts, etc.just great? The kids work so hard and are so proud of their efforts. I found myself watching a concert on our local school tv channel, and I didn't know one kid from that school. It was just too cute!!!

I like you idea of bribery for going to work. We could actually take it one step further and reward ourselves when we get home for actually going!

Have a super day!

[tbstein]

Denise--you are right, I find myself watching the taping of the local dance school's programs. They are cute indeed!

Life has been busy. Did finally find the table top to the basement table. LOL Laundry is all caught up. Guess that's what happens when you go thru clothes and buy new ones for kids who just seem to keep growing!

Still having a nagging ache at my one verabrae. Dr just happens to be gone. I guess I will just handle it.

Was going to walk outside today, but the weather wasn't very good. Rainy and very windy! Lake was beautiful tho.

Well, DD isn't feeling her best, so I will finish up and play dr mom. One of my favorite jobs!

Wendy

[Jaime]

pixiedust: Here's some pixie dust for you!! I hope your dd is feeling better! Have a great day!

[tbstein]

Thank you Jamie!

She is still feeling a bit under the weather. Says she can't lose the sore thoart. If it is still there after her trip to the zoo with friends tomorrow, I will have to take her to the dr. The entire family has allergies, and hers are worse at this time. Maybe time to put her on adult antihistamine rather than child.

Well, I was off and didn't journal for a few days. I worked 15 hours one day, and then 10 the next. The 10 hour day was at a different store because they fired someone. Not the best time to lose management. Summer is coming up and tourism will increase. Well, maybe tourism will increase. Hard to say with gas nearly 3 bucks a gallon. I certainly don't go very far with that kind of price.

Diet hasn't been it's best. Of course I am only eating a single meal a day the last 3 days. And a snack. Of course, it was ice cream yesterday and today. :sad2: But I just think of the last room with boxes to organize and the house will be done. Well, 2 minor closets to dust. I once again am bribing myself into working :lmao: At 45 you would think I would be over it!

Well, looks like tread mill is going to have to be my friend this week. I was so looking forward to being able to go down to the pier and walk. Isn't is spring yet? Oh wait, it is Michigan!

A few more posts, and treadmill time before the family all tracks back home and needs attention. DH has the laundry under control, so that isn't an issue today.

Off and running!

Best to all and great losses!

Wendy

[goldcupmom]

Sounds like things are busy as usual! Retail & tourism - doesn't sound like much fun sometimes!

You mentioned your DD, knee pain & orthotics in her shoes. My DD has constant knee pain. Dr's basically say nothing they can do anything about or can see. Makes me wonder.

Hope DDs throat is better. Allergies are SUCH a pain!

Have a great week!

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy!

Too bad the weather isn't cooperating for you. I like to walk outdoors so much better also. It sounds like you live somewhere near the water. Do you get the chance to walk there often? I just love to walk near the ocean, river or pond...whatever body of water that I can find. I pass a nice park on my way home that has a stream and the path is very close to a well-traveled road, so I feel safe there. DH also meets me occasionally.

Hope all is well with your family, and enjoy your week off! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Just a quick post, as I am off to bible study.

Family is doing good. DD feels better. DS did burn his arm at work bad enough I took him to the ER last night. He says he isn't sure how he even did it. Dr was just as confused as I was. :confused3

Weather was nice this afternoon. Outside walk with dog. She loved it!

I will catch up later, probably tomorrow. Even with a week off, I feel behind!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hi all

I have been logging my food intake on a calorie counter these last few days. I am overwhlemed by some things. Such as Sunday I had less than 900 calories. Now on Monday, I had nearly 1600. I don't feel I ate more or less either day, it was just that Monday was a dine out meal rather than in home. Good thing I am not doing much of that. We used to, but we have really cut down. Too costly, both money wise and health wise.

The weather is yuky today. It is suppose to snow tomorrow, well, this is Michigan! The midwest can have all four seasons in one week! Even two in one day!

DD's friend is coming over today. That will be nice. They both are readers, so I imagine some of the afternoon will be very quiet. :yay:

DS had burned his arm and it looks worse today than the day he did it. He has to go back tomorrow morning. It is really ugly. We are washing it and putting on antibiotic cream and silvadene on it. He makes some awful faces.
It will get better.

He liked his visit to Lawerance Tech yesterday. Wasn't as impressed as he was with Michigan Tech. Let's just hope the allergist will let him go away to college. Our return appointment to plan therapy is the 19th. I am very anxious.

Off to man the life force in the home!

Wendy

[goldcupmom]

OUCH!!! Hope your DS is feeling better. Silvadene is WONDERFUL!!! It really helps the healing & scarring.

Have a good rest of the week!

[Jaime]

Hi Wendy,

Hope DS arm is a little better! Gotta hurt...

I fine when my calorie intact is low...I don't loose weight! You might want to watch that...I was really confused why I seemed to eating well and exercise and not loosing anything...after talking to my doctor I added a few extra healthy carbs to my diet and sure enough if ate enough healthy food and exercised I lost weight.

Have a great week!:banana: :banana:

[tbstein]

Thanks ladies for the kind thoughts for DS. We went back to dr for a recheck, and it is looking good. He does gripe when I wash it for him, but it looks so much healthier. After this washing this afternoon, it bleed a bit, but the area is pink and supple.

Weather is yukier today. 40 mile an hour wind and snow. It was 65 just a few days ago. Heck, it was nicer this morning. Treadmill again. I have been watching seaon 2 of House while walking. Helps to get in the 45 minutes I want to reach.

Time for a walk and to have DH message some pain gel into my trigger points. He is such a good man! Cleaned the kitchen up after dinner so I could catch up on my journalling. He even vaccumed today while I took DS to drs. :love:

Hope all have a great rest of the week.

Great losses to all

Wendy

[tbstein]

Well, not much new here. Having issues with the internet going down. Weather still bad, although the winds aren't as strong.

Dieting is good. Been logging info on sparkpeople and it is giving me the calories and fats and carbs. So, I have cut things out, mostly those with high dead carbs. Calories are more stable the last 2 days. And today will be the same.

Gotta go. My car is dead, and DH is trying to charge the battery since DS drove it last night and it doesn't work today. Thinking he just didnt' shut the door all the way and the battery drained down.

I will catch up hopefully tonight.

Ciao all!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Well, I jumped the wagon and had a small serving of Ice Cream yesterday. Did include it in my food log, and it wasn't as much calories as I dreaded, but the fat and carbs were pretty scarey!

DH and I have an afternoon of quiet. I think we are going to organize the front closet and the linen closet. It's so romantic. :lmao:

Weather here is still awful. 6 inches of snow, and still cold with a brisk breeze. Isn't nearly Easter? Looks like Christmas.

Well, better hit the closets and then the treadmill.

Catch ya all later.

Wendy

[tbstein]

Ok!

Today is the last day of vacation. I go back to work and kids go back to school.

Had a wonderful dinner after church the DH made. Very healthy, but then he hads me a miniscule amout of ice cream and cake for dessert. Then I indulged on a chocolate egg. I am planning on that being the last.

Did the TM for only 25 minutes today. Too much yummies I guess. DH is watching the Master's Tournament. It's quiet and peaceful around here. And still snowing. We have almost 5 inches on the ground. Hard to believe it is April.

Well, off to log meals for today.

Hope all have a great day today!

Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Isn't it nice to have a peaceful day before returning to work? My DH was also wathcing the Masters, so I caught some HGTV and then took a relaxing bath.

Sounds like your weather has been frightful for April. We're way below normal here too and had lots of wind today. Yesterday we had a squall for about 15 minutes-it lookes like a blizzard, but at least it didn't accumulate.

Have yourself a great week! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Well, it wasn't too bad at work today. I can tell that I haven't been there in 10 days!

Was a bit hectic, so really didn't get to take a break. DH did have a wonderful, low cal, healthy dinner for me when I got home. He is so sweet.

DS went back to dr's for skin issues. Dr gave him something new for the burn area, so the skin stays soft, and for the rash. The boy is just about falling apart. Makes me worried. We go back to the allergist the 19th. Can't wait.

Well, it is going to have to be a treadmill night.

Good night all!

Wendy

[TigerCheer2009]

Hey! Is it too late to come and cheer you on?

It sounds like the kind of weather we've been having. Our winter and spring breaks should have been flip-flopped. It was nice for 1 exact hour. I walked to the fitness place between kiddos.

:cheer2: W!
:cheer2: E!
:cheer2: N-D-Y!
:cheer2: :cheer2: :cheer2: GO WENDY!

[bekkiz]

Thanks for checking in on my journal! I thought I'd return the favor :)

I really hope your son is getting better--it must be so frustrating!

It's so funny going back to work. I wasn't working for a few months because of my surgery, and now that I'm back--well, I just want to be home LOL and it's only 15 hours a week. I think I'm just not cut out for a real job :)

Hope that you have an awesome day!

[eeyore25]

Hi Wendy,

Sorry to hear that DS has hurt himself.....good thing you took him to the ER. At least it is starting to heal and hopefully the new meds will work on the other issues.

Don't worry about falling off the wagon, you can start over today!!! No need to beat yourself up about it. You are still going a great job!!!

Keep it up

Have a great day :)

[tbstein]

Hello everyone! Thanks for checking in on me. It certainly puts that boost into what I am doing.

Food was good today! I walked right by the chocolate bunnies and didn't even take a whif. Now, I may have to take a whif later, as long as it isn't a bite!

DS his arm is healing really well. Sometimes I wonder about the boy. He can be clumsy. Broke his arm one summer, and just about 2 days later he cut his hand with the elelctic hedge trimmers and had to have his thumb sewn bad together. It wasn't his best summer. Sure hoping for some relief for him and his allergies when we go back start shots again.

Bekki-you are right. I was off just one week, and I am counting down the time until I have a day off! :rotfl: You would think I had other things to do! Nah...I try to ignore reality until it hits me in the face!

Jen--you are just amazing! I believe it is the wonderful out look you have on life!

I have to get upward and onward. Tonight is bible study. Nearly time to go!

Have a great day everyone! I sure am!


Wendy

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Those chocolate bunnies do call our names, don't they? This was the first year that I didn't buy candy for Easter. Too many people in my family are trying to be healthier, so I didn't tempt them. Of course there's my workplace where everyone's cast off bunnies go to die. I must admit, I bit off a few heads. LOL!

Have yourself a great day! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello!

LOL you are right Denise! I have munched a few bunny heads. Tomorrow all the left overs go to work for the teenagers to devour. They do a great job of it. There are cookies that will be going as well. I haven't really been snacking on them, but sooner of later, I will fall and grab onto them to save me! :rotfl2:

Had a few long days at work 11.5 hours for 2 days in a row. I am tired. Slept like a log last night, and I am enjoying the day I had off today. Even got up early and did some errands with DH. He didn't have to work until tonight, so we did Lowes, Meijers, and car wash. The snow is nearly all gone, and the sun was out today. Was able to take a short walk with dog. The TM is broken, and it isn't pretty. DH says he and DS can fix it. I hope so. Those walks help my legs to work out the cramps from short bursts of movement at work. Oh no! Did I just say that exercise is working! :goodvibes

DS and girlfriend just got in from a dinner in Grand Rapids. Guess I will go up and see how it all went!

DS brought home his cap and gown for graduation today. They graduate May 25th. Hardly seems like he should be old enough. I stil look at him and see an 8 yr old not an 18 yr old. Guess it will always be that way!

Wendy

[bekkiz]

They do grow up fast LOL! My little sister just moved off by herself to London (she's 23) and I can't help but picture as a little 6th grader :)

Bummer about your TM, hopefully the men of the house will be able to take care of it.

I hope your weekend is noce and stress free!

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Hope you got that treadmill working. I've been thinking about buying one, but don't know which brand, features ,etc. would be the best. So for now it's indoor mall walking for me when the weather doesn't cooperate.

It is hard to see our kids as adults. Looks like we both have milestones this year with our sons...your's graduating High school and heading off for college, and mine getting married in August. Yikes! Our lives really do fly by.

Hope you got some more relaxing time in, and have a good week ahead! Denise

[tbstein]

Hello ladies!

Yes, it is hard to imagine our children as adults. Guess I will just have to do it!

Bekki--London! Wow! Talk about going out and making it in the world! That is wonderful.

Denise--married in August. Wow! I am having a hard time with graduation. Marriage I am sure would send me to the nut house! :rotfl:

This weekend was ok. Did have a brownie for dessert the DH made for the kids. I did take my walks outside since it finally is above 40 here. Dog loved it and so did I. DD went with me on the first one on Saturday. I had to go solo on Sunday, so I went for a longer one.

As long as the weather keeps up, I will be ok without the TM. DH and DS are going to fix it, since this has happened before. They have the bolt they need, now I just need to get them to do it!

Have a great day to everyone!

Wendy

[eeyore25]

Hi Wendy,

Wow gradautions are already here....I don't have childredn, but it seems that schools here just started. i know they didn't, but man time flies!!! Congratulations to your son!!!!

You are doing a great job,even with the TM being down!!!

Keep up the great work!

Have a wonderful day :)

[tbstein]

Hi all

You are right Jamie--time does fly. Just wished it wouldn't all the time.

Treadmill still down. On a good note, the weather has been great. Today was over 60 degrees. Dog certainly loves it too!

Well, on food intake, I had chinese for lunch, for I skipped dinner. I probably shouldn't have, but I will probably have pop corn later while relaxing before coralling the kids to bed. DS wants to watch a movie. He picked out Bobby. Should be a bit educational as well.

Off to finish up before the day is all gone!

Wendy

[tbstein]

The treadmill is still down. It's ok, since it has been in the 60's still. The dog is loving it. The yard is starting to look like it needs to be mowed.

Well, DS had his doctor's appt. Seems we will not have to do shots. YEAH! But he will have to get back on track and focus more on changing his lifestlye to meet his allergy needs. That means when he goes to college, he has to de-dust his room religiously and keep his bedding encased. AND take his medication. I still think that he seems better on the new medication. They did give him some steriods to take to get rid of the skin issues he has.

Ok, now about me. Took dog on a car ride, and she was very vocal on stopping at the Whippi Dip. I got her a baby cup of vanilla and me a twist cone. Of course, then we had to take a long walk to work it off. :rotfl:

Well, looks like lunch is done and DH is on his way home.

Chat with every one later

Wendy

[bekkiz]

Sounds like things are going well--I love it when the weather actually cooperates!

Hope the rest of your weekend is fun :)

[tbstein]

Hello!

Things are good. Weather is good. Going to walk the dog to get my minutes in for the challenge. It is to rain tomorrow. DH may have to fix the treadmill tomorrow. We are all home, so it should be able to get done.

Off and walking. Will have to catch up on all my chatting tomorrow, since I also go to work in an hour!

Ciao!

Wendy

[goldcupmom]

Good job getting in the walking even with the TM broken. Hope it gets better soon!!!

Glad no shots for DS. Hopefully he will start taking control of his living space.

Have a GREAT WEEK!!!!

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

You're doing a great job with walking even with the TM being down. That is great. We have had some great weather here too, been out with the dogs and they love it!!!! However, it is suppose to rain all day tomorrow though!

Keep up the great work!!!

Have a great day :)

[dabute]

Hi Wendy,

Just stopping by to say hello. :wave: Hope everything is going well with you.

Jennifer

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy:

I'm new to the W.I.S.H. boards and found your journals. Its inspiring to me because we have some similarities: kids about the same age, supportive DHs..
Just want to say thanks for the journaling because its really inspired me to do same.

:goodvibes
Beth

[eeyore25]

Hi Wendy,

Just wanted to stop in and say hello :wave: Hope all is well

Have a great day :)

[dabute]

Hi Wendy,

Just checking in. Hope you have a great weekend. :goodvibes

Jennifer

[tbstein]

Hi everyone!

Thanks for stopping by while I was out for the last week working 9 pm to 6 am and all that it disrupts! I imagine it will take another week to get back to my normal times! :lmao: Well, what I call normal!

Beth! Thanks for stopping in. I will check out your journal to see our similarities. Yes, it sure helps to follow along with those that have to same goals, and experiences. I really enjoy this forum. It keeps me focus, because I would have to share in my own disappointments. Although, I did do Ice cream with DD the other night. Prom for DS and we just needed the bonding time.

I am still in a slug with weight loss. I know having a messed up schedule doesn't hurt. Last time I did this, I gained 5 pounds, but lost them all in a week. So, with the 3 I have gained since last week I am hoping comes off again quickly, with some additional pounds with it. Walking outside helps, and I am upping my water intake. That is the hardest, with being at work for 10 hours at a time, without the real opportunity to take a break away from the environment. DH will bring me meals or come to eat with me so I am doing what I want to with my diet. He still allows my diet coke addition. I do take a green tea suppliment and fiber and calcium. I really need to get walking faster. I think that will help.

Enough blahhing. I am ready!

Ciao to all!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy:

I'm betting that those 3 lbs come off really fast once you get back to your usual schedule. Its so nice of your dh to bring you meals when you're working, though! Just wondering, does he walk with you as well? Mine just started walking with me tonight, and I found together we walked about 1/4 mile further than I usually walk alone, but within the same amount of time. I have to keep up with his longer stride!

Good luck with this upcoming week! Also, Hoping your ds had a good time at his prom. My son's is in 2 weeks, and we just ordered his tux. His gf has had her dress for about a month already, she's so excited.

Beth

[eeyore25]

Hi Wendy,

You are doing a great job with everything. I bet those three pounds will come off in no time. Keep up the great work and they will melt away!!!!

You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work

Have a great day :)

[tbstein]

Hi there Jamie and Beth.

Yes, DH will walk with me when we are home together. I try to get DD to walk as much as possible with me too.

I am sure the 3 pounds will melt away. It just drives me nuts that our bodies can be so fussy about our time clocks and everything. I had a grilled salad for lunch, after my apple as an eye opener. Haven't found anything worth having for dinner, since kids are at a basketball game and dh is teaching tonight. I do have some organic tomatoe soup. And some rice crackers to go with it. Ok, now I am getting hungry. :rotfl:

Til tomorrow!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Hi there Jamie and Beth. am sure the 3 pounds will melt away. It just drives me nuts that our bodies can be so fussy about our time clocks and everything. :rotfl:

Til tomorrow!

Wendy


I know what you mean! When I was 25 and even 30 I could certainly eat a lot more, exercise less and still maintain my weight...now I can't understand why one simple 4 oz. glass of wine can make me balloon a lb! I know its water, but geez! And how come weight comes on so fast, but leaves so slowly! Truly, weight is not fair.

Enjoy your soup! :thumbsup2

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, I'm a slug with the weight loss too. I've been pretty much losing the same 5 lbs. since the first of the year. Weighed myself today and I'm at 182 which is -31 from my highest. Of course, the ice cream will probably catch up with me real soon.

What pace do you walk at? I'm at a 20 min. mile, sometimes a little less. I'm always afraid if I go too fast, I'll injure my knee. I'm just full of excuses.

Hope your schedule and eating is getting back to normal. Hang in there-you're worth it!

[bekkiz]

Routine is SO important, isn't it? Which is weird, but whatever. Bodies are strange things :lmao:

I hope that you have a great day!

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Today was a bit foggy. I imagine I will be better tomorrow. One more day of feeling I am either to take a nap, or consume caffine! :lmao:

Nothing different today. Did do well with diet. I didnt' get to take a walk today, it was DD's last band concert tonight, so I spent my free time at the 'concert' hall. They did great for 10 and 11 yr olds.

I am off to check on other journals!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Today was a bit foggy. I imagine I will be better tomorrow. One more day of feeling I am either to take a nap, or consume caffine! :lmao:

Nothing different today. Did do well with diet. I didnt' get to take a walk today, it was DD's last band concert tonight, so I spent my free time at the 'concert' hall. They did great for 10 and 11 yr olds.

I am off to check on other journals!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Today was a bit foggy. I imagine I will be better tomorrow. One more day of feeling I am either to take a nap, or consume caffine! :lmao:

Nothing different today. Did do well with diet. I didnt' get to take a walk today, it was DD's last band concert tonight, so I spent my free time at the 'concert' hall. They did great for 10 and 11 yr olds.

I am off to check on other journals!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Today was a bit foggy. I imagine I will be better tomorrow. One more day of feeling I am either to take a nap, or consume caffine! :lmao:

Nothing different today. Did do well with diet. I didnt' get to take a walk today, it was DD's last band concert tonight, so I spent my free time at the 'concert' hall. They did great for 10 and 11 yr olds.

I am off to check on other journals!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Today was a bit foggy. I imagine I will be better tomorrow. One more day of feeling I am either to take a nap, or consume caffine! :lmao:

Nothing different today. Did do well with diet. I didnt' get to take a walk today, it was DD's last band concert tonight, so I spent my free time at the 'concert' hall. They did great for 10 and 11 yr olds.

I am off to check on other journals!

Wendy

[dabute]

Hi Wendy,

Glad to have you back. You were missed. :hug:

Your doing so well I'm sure the 3 pounds will be off in no time. :goodvibes

Jennifer

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Glad to hear that DD concert went well!!! Hope all iswell.

Keep it up!!!

Have a great day :)

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

Just wanted to stop in and say hi "wave" Hope you are doing well.

Have a great day :)

[tbstein]

Well, last time I logged on I was ready to spend some serious time catching up, and wouldn't you know it, the internet would not cooperate. So, here we are again, working on getting caught up!

Went to put new tires on DS's car. $300. Amazing. With gas here at 3.25, I don't think those tires are going to get much wear!

Also got DS's prom pictures. Very nice! I forget how handsome he is! Or is that just me bragging!

Ok, I am really going to catch up with others journals!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Tires are expensive, aren't they?! and so is gas. We're still at 2.91 or so a gallon here (just saw tonight's news) but I know its going up, up, up.

Glad that your ds' prom pictures came out well...my son's is in two weeks, and I'm looking forward to seeing him in his tux and his gf in a dress!

Have a great day!!

Beth

[eeyore25]

H there,

Tires are way too pricey...as is gas!!! I use diesel and we are paying $3.09 a gallon. YUCK!!! Won't be long and will be paying what you are.

Hope you can post a pic of your DS and his GF, would love to see their prom pictures!!!

Keep up the great work!

Have a good day :)

[Jaime]

Hi Wendy!

I have been crazy busy lately! But I have been doing well with my weight...it coming of slow but coming...thanks for all your support...it's nice to have someone to relate with.

We have to get new tires too...I it cost so much! But yor gas prices are much better than ours! We pay by the litre and it works out to be about $4.50/gal.

Have a great week and keep up the good work!

[tbstein]

OK, I am going to try to put a photo on. I have got to brag, ya know!

Ok, I think I have it, but the pictures are not on any web site to link to, so I thought I would add it to my signature for about a week.

Hope everyone enjoys it! Since it will be everywhere!

[donac]

Wendy we just put tires on ds1's car and said that woulod be his birthday present (we also didn't know whwat else to get him) and they are expensive. Gas here is at $279 but that was at the beginning of the week so I don't know what it is today.

Your ds and his gf look so wonderful. My ds2 is going to his prom in two weeks. I will try to post a picture also.

[mabenoab]

You have a right to brag, your son is very handsome! His gf is lovely, too. What a nice looking couple! I hope they had a great time at prom, and that he has a great time on his band trip. 17 is a fun and exciting year. I'll post my son's pics next week, after his prom, too.


I hope you're doing great with the weight, too. You've been a tremendous support to me, and I really thank you for it! :goodvibes

Beth

[tbstein]

Thank you! I wish the pic was bigger, but not possible.

Did great on diet today. Salad and 3 bottles of water and then low fat stir fry at home with petite shrimp for dinner. Ok, I did have 2 med diet cokes at work. And I did nab one of DD's fries when she came to visit me at work with her dad. But I did work 9 hours without a break and we were busy! Amazing what the nice weather brings out!

Yesterday I forgot to take my meds and suppliments. It usually isn't an issue, but with allegry season getting on strong here, I felt half allert today. I slept like a baby last night. I am just waiting for DS to get back from the band trip from chicago. They should be here anytime. I can never go to sleep when I know someone is coming home later. Typical mom.

Ok, tomorrow is to be a bit yuky out, and DH still hasn't re-attached the level thing on the TM. I hope he does it so I can get in the time I need to if the weather is bad. The wind was wicked today.

Last night I recorded a program on the food network about Disney World Fairy Tale weddings. DS tells me all the time he is getting married at WDW. I just hope he's paying for it! Or at least someone besides me! Ok, I'll buy the cake. I have heard that at WDW the cake is easily 800 bucks. Well, you only get married in WDW once!

Well, off to other journals!

Thanks for the wonderful comments about the pic. I am so proud of him, and I think he is just as handsome as can be! :)

Wendy

[bekkiz]

I really wanted a Disney wedding too, until I saw how expensive they were! (And 800 bucks for a cake is actually a steal in this day and age.)

The funniest part is, at the end of the day, it probably wouldn't have been that much more to be at Disney, because we would have had a lot less people :lmao:

Great job with your eating--you're a rock star! (And I see nothing wrong with Diet Coke. Of course, I also drink them on a regular basis, so maybe my opinion is a little biased :) )

[dabute]

Just stopping by to say hello.:wave2:

Your doing so great with your food choices. Keep it up. :goodvibes

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

You have a right to brag about your DS. He is very handsome and is girlfriend is very pretty as well. I hope they had a great time!!!

I am not sure if that Weddings thing that was on this weekend was the same one we watched earlier this year, but if it was omg....that is crazy. I think they said that one of the girls spent $70,000 on her wedding and that didn't include the showers or anything. I was just blown away. But you only do it once I guess!!!! I would have loved to get married at Disney, but that didnt' happen!

You are doing a great job. Keep up the good work!

Have a great day :)

[Jaime]

Hi Wendy,

You are making some great food choices! You DS and his DGF are beautiful! I bet they had alot of fun! I would have loved to get married in Disney! I'd tell him he'd better start saving now...that's what i tell my dd but she 5:lmao: Ever since she saw on TV someone get married at the castle she was hooked!

Have a great week!

[goldcupmom]

I LOVE the Prom pic, Wendy! GREAT looking kids!

You're doing great on food & exercise with the schedule you keep. I'm impressed!

Hope you have a Wonderful rest of the week!

Thanks for all your support in my journal! It means a lot to me!

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
Thanks for stopping by my journal :goodvibes
Sorry i mentioned on my journal that i loved your wedding pic it wasnt till i got here i realised it was your DS!! Lovely pic though :)

Now you mentioned how suprised you were how much us Britts have to pay for flights...well.... gas - $8 a gallon!!!!!
I need to emigrate!!!!
Have a great week!

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Thanks for all the wonderful words about DS and GF. They do look nice together.

Bekki, you are right. No matter where they are, weddings are expensive.

Jamie, it was the same show. I just about feel over when they told how much her total bill was. But I did love the mad hatter tea party they had. The cake was so cool.

Jamie, Yep--I told him he needed to start now, since he has plans, even tho he really doesn't have the fiancee! lol Your DD can start saving now as well, since by the time she is ready, I am sure the prices we see now will be tripled! :eek:

Thanks Julie and Jennifer. I did do well yesterday, until the 4 fries I sneaked from DD when her and DH came to see me at work. It did fulfill my cravings, for about a minute!

Goodness Tracey! $8! I was whinning about 3.25! Crazy. You have to what you have to do, and that is the jist of it. And you know, I am sure we were as lovely at our wedding anyhow! :rotfl:

Today is going to have to be a walk in between the rain, since DH still has not re-balanced the treadmill. Pooch loves it tho. I went to a different store to work last night, and boy was I bored. I have to go there again tonight. I hope there is at least a basketball game or something at the high school down the street so I can at least feel like I have earned my pay!

I skipped breakfast--which is something I do often, and I know I shouldn't, but life just gets in the way and I like to sleep until I have to be up. Since I went to bed at 3 this morning, because I didn't get home from work until 220am, I was still up before 9 am. I sure will be tired tonight there because I have to there til after 2 am again. Oh well, I have tomorrow off and can catch up with it all then. Sure, nice to think so! :)

I believe I hear DH coming in. I should catch up on the other journals so we can have a nice and quiet lunch together!

Thanks so much everyone for stopping by and letting me return the chatting. It reallys brings a smile to my face to see that you are here for me. Like an extended family! Thanks!

Till tomorrow!

Wendy

[becky_AK]

Hi Wendy,
Thanks for stopping by to say hello. I've been so bad about posting regularly since work has kept me super busy. I'm still keeping a journal though, I just keep a notebook at my desk & it's easier for me to write things down as I think of them.

Hope you are doing great :)

Becky

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
Hope you managed to get your walk.
What job do you do??
I'd hate to work nights!! Hope you catch up on some sleep.

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy:

You are so good about getting your exercise! For some of us (I speak only for myself, really) a treadmill in need of repair is a free pass to sit on the DisBoards! But a walk in the rain...now thats dedication! Good for you!

Have a great night at work tonight, I hope you keep plenty busy! I think one of the up sides of working nights must be that you're able to have lunch with your dh! Thats pretty nice.

Beth

[tbstein]

Hello Everyone!

Today was a wonderful day with the sun out and shinning. I have the windows open and fans going! Pooch loved the AM walk we went on! Great girl.

Hmmm...I never thought of that Beth! But you are right! I should have thought about all those things I need to do without having to try to exercise too! :rotfl2: And I do enjoy having our quiet lunches together. With his schedule, we are always able to do something once a week. He's a college professor.

Tonight I don't work, and tomorrow I go back on working 8-6 and 11-8. Yeah!
Tracey, I work at Burger King as a manager. Have been doing it since before DS--who is 18--was born! For the last few years, I haven't worked nights. But, with my health better, I have been doing it to help train and 'repair' at different stores. Tomorrow I am still covering for a store manager that is on vacation. Then next week I have days with 2 covering for another store manager again. It keeps me busy, and I hope it is keeping me young. I sometimes say with all the traveling they have me do, I am not sure it is a compliment or a punishment! :lmao: Well, they keep me in vacations! And I did catch up on sleep this morning. Was very nice!


Becky! I have had to do the notebook to keep track of meals. Otherwise it just won't get done!

Today was a busy day again. Tonight is DS's last high school band concert. (big sigh) I am going to try to record it so that DH is able to see it. He has to teach tonight.

Off to make sure I have everything! Catch up tomorrow!

Wendy

[bekkiz]

How bittersweet, the last high school concert. Wish him luck for us, and I hope you enjoy every minute of it :)

I hope your day off is super fun and relaxing, and that work the next few days isn't too crazy! Take care :grouphug:

[dabute]

Hi Wendy,

Just stopping by to say hello. :wave2: Thank you for all you support in my journal. It means a lot. :hug:

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
hope the concert went well!
Have a great weekend :)

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, I haven't checked in for awhile, so I want to WISH you a Happy Mother's Day. Enjoy! Denise

[goldcupmom]

Happy Mother's Day, Wendy! Hope the concert was wonderful!

Take some time for YOU this week!

[tbstein]

Hello!

Boy, the concert was wonderful! Had a friend record it onto DVD so we will have it forever!

Bekki--yep--it is sad and yet exciting. I was so glad to see that they played well. DS also played with the orchestra cuz they needed a bit of percussion. He played wonderfullY! And, thank goodness work was ok today. A bit boring actually, as fast food isn't the choice on mother's day. Saturday shopping with family was nice. Got DD her 5th grade promotion outfit. Yeah! Went to Panera's for dinner. Had salad and DH had salad too! He is so sweet! My mother's day was great!

Jennifer! Oh you bet! It helps me as well when I log on and see how everyone is doing. Keeps me on the healthy end of life!

Tracey--oh--the concert was great. I wish everyone could hear it. They played a Titanic melody with the strings, and it was very haunting. I did enjoy their marching piece, even tho they don't march! :goodvibes It was very well done. A few missed notes, but those clarnets can be noisey!

Denise! SO great to hear from you! I like stopping by! Good to know I am not the only busy woman in the world!

Julie--sent you a wave. You are so busy, I don't know how you do it. I have a DH that helps SO much, I could never get thru a day without him, but please, don't let him know. He would just gloat!

Had a nice mother's day. Even after working 10 hours. It was a bit boring. NIce for a change. Did get all the extra stuff I am to do done while there. I just behind on training paperwork and manager-trainee books. Pretty much all caught up today. Reviews are done, and off to the district manager. Yeah!

Well, I did good with diet today, it helped that DH and DD made a wonderful dinner and a desert that fits into the new life style. I did have a piece of chocolate--Giradelli dark chocolate square. Yum! I didn't get to walk today. Just didn't work out. Did think about going about 8:30 tonight, but the sky looked terrible. Still waiting on the magic fairy to fix the Treadmill. Guess she is busy! I know I sent her to fix a few scales for someone. You would think she would come back!

OH! finished the plans for DS's grad gift! WDW from AUg 12 to Aug 17 with his best bud! His family is paying for airfare and giving them each $100 to spend. DH and I paid for all but one day of the package. They are staying at POP with dining plan and park hoppers and extra. They will have a blast. DS didn't want a party for grad--gave him the option. He wanted WDW. That's my boy! :love: I also did ressies for them since they are on the dining plan. Cape May Cafe, Boma's, O'Cellier, Morocco (my children have never shyed away from unique foods :goodvibes ) and of course, Princess Breakfast at Norway. Hey, DS wanted to do it. I think he likes to have his pic taken with all those cute girls! :rotfl: And he will show all his friends the pics! They have magical express, so I won't worry about that. They will use the bus system and have a blast. I wish I could go, but this trip is for them. The sacrifices we do!

I am off to other journals!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy!!

Glad to hear you had a great Mother's Day! Hope you got lots of love & hugs. Happy also that the concert went well...I imagine the last few months of senior year can be a little tough on Mom...I know they will be for me. Next year.

A graduation gift trip to WDW...awesome!! I won't tell my DS or he'll be dropping hints! :rotfl2: that your DS wants the Princess Breakfast so he can look at the pretty girls. Sounds like my son, too! One of his favorite meals on the last trip was the Cinderella breakfast, and he sure did sparkle when Snow White came round. :goodvibes

Hey, I thought you were doing awesome with your diet before, but now that I know you work at Burger King, you really do deserve a round of applause!! I'd be stuffing my face with so many Whopper Jrs with cheese. You go, girl! Keep up the great work.

Beth

[eeyore25]

Hi Wendy,

Thanks for sending the scale fairy, I hope she sticks around my place for a few days. I really need her!!! And I don't want to share

What a great way to celebrate graduating.....going to WDW. That is awesome! You raised your boy right, no party, just WDW!!!!!

You are doing a great job, keep it up

Have a great day :)

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
What a great grad gift for your DS, i would love to be a fly on the wall when he does the princess breakfast ;)
We want pics!!
Glad the concert was great, i love strings, the titanic one sounds lovely!!
Have a great week

[Jaime]

Hey Wendy...

You have been doing so well with your weight and exercise...

What a great gift for your DS's grad...they have a blast...especially with all those princesses...my db was so jealous that he didn't go to CRT's with us last time.:rotfl2:

Keep up the good work!

[mabenoab]

Hey busy lady! Hope all is well with you & yours!! Just checking in to send you some good vibes :goodvibes !

Beth

[tbstein]

Hi everyone!

Yep, been busy. Life has been good. Did do a dish of ice cream yesterday. Just vanilla and a small one. So, the guilty bug isn't as big as it could be! Today I had a banana instead!

Beth, you are so right. He wants to make his friends jealous. He plans on taking lots of pictures of the princesses with him and his bud just to show them off to their friends. I will certainly have to post a pic of that! And, your DS's pic with his gf is lovely! Did they have a great time? It will be so much more exciting next when they are seniors, not to mention more hectic for you! But so worth it! I promise not to email your ds about the trip. We got such a deal, that to throw a decent open house would be just a bit less. I really wish I was going, but ya know, he's 18 and doesn't need an adult to go anymore! Darn! And thanks for the kudos with diet. It can be very hard at a fast food joint. I haven't even a sandwich in over 16 months there. I do have salads, and grilled chicken alot. It is a bit boring, but it works! Plus, all the diet coke I want! :rotfl:

Jamie, keep the scale fairy as long as you need! Maybe she has friends we can send to everyone else! :rotfl: I am so glad he choose WDW. He is a good kid. I thought it was a great way to end public school before going to college. Oh, to be young again!

Tracey! I think my ds has a secret crush on Jasmine, and is plotting to do away with Aladdin. I think it's because of her costume. Or the long gourgeous hair. I am sending him with lots of disposible cameras expecting lots of pics. I probably won't get any! I will share tho!

Jamie! Only with a princess does this side of boys come out. How can anyone pass up CRT? In a castle no less!

I am off to catch up on all else! I have about enough time to do that, walk the dog, and go to work.

Have a great weekend everyone!

Wendy

[bekkiz]

What a fun grad gift! Your DS is a lucky kid, and I can't wait to see the pics.

I hope your weekend is going well. You certainly are doing an AWESOME job w/ diet and exercise. You should be proud :cheer2:

[mabenoab]

Hey there, Wendy! LOL, and crying just a little inside, when you wrote that ds is 18 & doesn't need an adult to go to WDW with. We're a year behind you with our ds, and I'm holding tight to every single minute. They grow up too fast. I know everyone says that, but its true.

You've gotta post pics of your ds at CRT! That'll be so great. When is his graduation day, early June? That'll be a big day for you, Mom, and him! Post a pic in the cap & gown?

:thumbsup2 to you for no sandwiches at work for 16 months. You have more willpower than I, and I just want to say that I see nothing wrong with a Diet Coke addiction...it could be worse, you could be addicted to Pop Tarts!!

Have a Great Weekend!!
Beth

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, Just stopping by to say hi and thank you for posting those good thoughts on my journal. I really do appreciate your kind words. Enjoy your weekend! Denise

[tbstein]

A very quick post, since this week is hectic, and exciting and sad! You certainly said it Beth, I have been near tears all day. My DH wrote an amazing note to DS for graduation. It is hard to believe he is graduating! I will post pics from graduation--which is FRIDAY! Wow, tonight is Baccelaureate. (I can't spell, hard to believe I actually have an MBA!) DS is playing piano for part of the musical performance. I am so proud! When the whirl wind stops, I will log on and brag! And yes, I too am amazed that I haven't had real bread or a real sandwich in that long! I sure do miss it sometimes. We have a bagel place near our home, that I used to frequent. I drove by it today and considered falling off the wagon (or rather crashing!) but I drove on and had grilled chicken! Just wish weight would fall off. I know it is the exercise thing that is hurting me now. I will get there. Just wish it was last week! :rotfl2:

Bekki, it's a bit harder this week to stay on task, but I am doing my best! The daily walk is suffering. But, I am making it up with cleaning and stress! :rotfl:

Denise, so glad to help with the positive-ness for you! That is what this is all about!

To everyone else! Thanks for reading! I am off to get my hair done so I am the fashionable mom at the event tonight!

OH! I have to brag now abit. We went to the awards assembly, and DS won a Michigan Competitive Scholarship for some of his test scores. YEAH! Every bit helps us out!

Take care and I will catch up soon!

Wendy

[bekkiz]

I hope that tonight was perfect (and I bet you looked fabulous!)

And congrats to your kids--they all seem so talented :)

[goldcupmom]

Congrats to your DS, and to you! It's a big accomplishment getting the to age 18!!

Enjoy Graduation, feel free to cry - it's gotta burn some calories & it's very cleansing!

Have a wonderful weekend!

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
How did DS's graduation go, hope you had a great time & didnt use up too many tissues ;)
Have a great weekend
Cant wait for grad pics!

[tbstein]

Yeah--graduation for DS was great! He gave his GF a promise ring at the beginning of the ceremony. The school is so small, he had 75 seniors in his class, they get to choose who the walk with down the isle. Kind of cool. So, when the part to sit down, he hugged her and gave her the gift. So sweet. I will load up some photos soon.

DD had her 5th grade promotion. She has only 66 in her grade. Since 6-12 is basically the same school, they do a big thing when leaving elementary school. She won lots of academic awards, and she was the only one in the entire 5th grade that had perfect attendance.

Glad all that is over, so I can get back on track. Had too many meals out this last 2 weeks, even tho I watched what I had, I still had too many! I was trying so hard to loose the 3 pounds I gained from working nights before I went for my one week on nights again, and well, I didn't loose it all, and here I start nights again for one more week. Good thing is that I don't work nights at all for the rest of the summer, since I float and cover senior manager vacations. Keeps the boredom out a bit. And I am able to work better hours and can have any day off I need since I am not expected to be at any store on a regular basis. Kids love that about the summer.

Looks like I need to catch up on some journals! All is great, and I have joined a few June challenges. Pledge to do 800 minutes of exercise, and to loose 8 pounds.

Off and running!

Thanks for everyone who stopped by!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy:

So happy the graduation, and 5th grade promotion went so well! Congrats to your dd on her academic awards, and to your ds on his graduation. What a sweet young man to give a promise ring to his girl on graduation night!

Don't you worry about getting back on track! Your goals sound right on target, and after all, you did pass by that bagel shop. You'll be down to your target in no time!

Beth:goodvibes

[eeyore25]

Hi Wendy,

Congratulations to both of your kids!!! Your DS for graduating and your DD for graduating as well!!!! That is great


You are doing a great job! Keep up the good work!

Have a great day :)

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Well, today was a downer on a walk. MIL came over and I just chatted with her, and fussed with DS's computer, and then went to Lowe's to get cement sealer for the stepping stones I made for the 'yellow and blue' garden DH made for the kids for their graduations, and then took DD and DH to dinner (did great, had chicken, fresh veggies, and diet coke) Now, catching up on journals because of the rain. I do have to go to work in an hour, working the crazy 3rd shift this week. So glad this is the last one for the summer. Yeah! Now DD is bringing me some jello she had made. It is pina coloda flavor. They also have strawberry daquaris, and marguirita. DD made mine into a parfiat with strawberries. Yummy! And not hardly any calories! Yeah! I wonder if they are trying to appeal to those who use jello for shooters? Makes you think! If there is a niche, someone will create a product for it!

Ok, have to finish up and get going. Work starts at 9pm!

Ciao everyone!

Wendy

[tbstein]

Oh my, the crazy work schedule is done. I came home 7am friday morning and went back in at 3 pm. Now, it is nearly 2 am and I can't sleep. Well, in a few hours DS gets up to go to work. And DH will get up because we are going to Mackinaw this morning. The reason for the insane work schedule. He didn't want to wait for me to get home at 7am to leave. What is 2 hours? lol It is an annual thing we do after the college has graduation. DH takes us to Mackinaw Island/City and we hang out for 3 days. DS is pretty excited that he is home alone for the first time and that he is taking his granna to South Haven for Sunday. My only concern is the drip that I am hearing from the pipe end that leads to the sprinkler system. I think I turned it off. Not sure, but it is still dripping. I guess we can turn the water off while we are gone, but DS may have a problem with that. He can go and shower at MIL since she is only a few blocks away. Oh well. I will wake DH up early so he can check into it. Maybe we just need to run the spinker system so that the water is out of it. Who knows?

Nothing exciting with much, did do a salad for lupper (lunch and supper). Did try one of our new sundae shakes, a mini one. Don't know how I could tell much, since I didn't do the cookies since they have gluten in them. At least the flavors I did have were pretty good. I could see people getting addicted to these.

Well, should look more into the water issue. Maybe I will sleep for a few minutes.

Everyone have a great weekend!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy! Have fun in Mackinaw...sounds like a nice trip. Perhaps you'll get in a lot of walking or other exercise while you're away? Good luck to your ds being home alone...I'm sure he'll be fine. By the way, his graduation picture is very handsome. How proud you must be!

Don't fret the sundae...its dairy, and we all need a little dairy once in a while (said she who had a scoop of Neopolitan ice cream just before bed).

Hope your water issue worked out ok, and that ds has water this w/e!

[traceycooper]

HI Wendy
Hope the water issue was sorted!
Have a great time in Mackinaw :) (never heard of the place though!)
Love the pic of DS & GF :)

[bekkiz]

I hope you had a fantastic trip, and din't come home to some crazy flood or something :)

Let us know how it went!

[eeyore25]

Hi there,

I hope you had a wonderful trip. Did you get the water issue figured out?

Hope all is well.

Have a great day :)

[tbstein]

Hello Everyone!

Well, luckily for DS, DH fixed the water issue before we left. Not that he did much with it! GF is in France til the end of the month, so his hygiene is back to teen age boy stuff! :rotfl:

Mackinaw was beautiful The weather was perfect, and there wasn't too many tourists around. We did call DS every day. The house didn't look any different when we came home as when we left. Few more dirty dishes, but that is all. He did clean the yard and the dog didn't seem to come to much harm! It was a big thing for us to leave him here. We never have before. I think he understood the trust we had in him. He did ok. Too bad he doesn't have any compulsive cleaning disorders, so that the laundry was done, walls washed, and carpets cleaned. Oh well, life isn't perfect!

Walked a bunch while gone over the weekend. I did have ice cream and a rice crispie treat (ok, it was dipped in chocolate), but I did follow my diet other wise. No junk food. Had a cup of cranberry trail mix. Was good. Kept the cravings away.

Back on a normal work schedule. Yippee. Started back on nightly walks since the weather is HOT! Last night was a short one, only 20 minutes. Tonight pooch and I will certainly make up for it. My legs need some stretching. And the sky is so pretty here at night.

I am off to catch up on journals!

Best to all!

Wendy

[dabute]

Hi Wendy,

Sounds like you had a really nice time. Glad your ds was a angel :angel: while your were gone.

Good job staying on track while on vacation. That's awesome. :thumbsup2 A treat now and then is fine. Your doing great.

[bekkiz]

I'm so glad you had a nice trip, it sounds wonderful and relaxing. So much better to come home to an intact house :lmao:

Great job sticking to your eating plan while away. That takes a lot of self-control! :cheer2:

Have a wonderful day

[mabenoab]

Hi Wendy!! Sounds like Mackinaw was fun, and ds was safe & sound while you were away. So glad the water issue was all right...:lmao: that his hygiene habits have relaxed while gf is away.


Its so hard to be perfect on a diet while vacationing (or working, for that matter)...don't sweat the rice krispie treat. Sometimes I find that a little cheat will help to move my weight down a little...maybe we're just super vigilant after a treat? Bet the walking helped to keep the pounds down!

Glad to hear that you've got hot weather in your neck of the woods. We've had so many gray & wet days around here I'm getting ready to round up the animals two by two.

Happy walking!

Beth

[traceycooper]

Glad you had a good time Wendy.
I remember the 1st time my parents left me home alone....wont tell you, as it may put you off ;)
Have a great weekend

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

:lmao: Thanks for the laughs! I can imagine Tracey! I remember the first time I was left home without siblings, a sitter or anyone else. Very enlightening about ones self! :rotfl2:

Hey Beth, let me know how big to build the ark, and I'll come on over and we can boat off with out families! We are dying for rain. I love the beautiful weather, but a few hours a week of rain sure would be nice!

Thanks for the pats on the back Jennifer and Bekki. It really helps to know that we are succeeding. I know I can't be the only one with a few falls off the wagons! And still do a good job!

Finally, the 8 days and 80 hours of work is over! Today is a much needed day off. It just drives me nuts when people quit without notice, and in a fit of anger. How professional is that?

I have to agree, that if we do have a treat once a week, especially while on vacation, it takes away some of the crazy emotional stress that comes with having to count every bite, DD is doing absolutely wonderful on her diet. She is walking nearly 5 miles a day, and bike riding as well. The other day, even after a 2 mile bike ride, she came with me on a walk with the pooch. It was nice to see her determined to eat better and to increase her metabolism. She will be 11 in a few weeks, and hitting that dreaded mood swings and energy swings as well. I am very proud of her. For her snack the other day she made her own jello and waited for it to firm up. If we keep her on track over the summer, school should be easier. Those school lunches are so hard. Very starchy and all. She tries, but it gets really boring really fast. We live only 3 houses from school, and with her in middle school, she can come home more often for lunch, and have a healthier lunch. And get the exercise of walking.

Well, time to catch up and get going!

Have a great week!

Wendy

[goldcupmom]

Glad your work 'marathon' is over, Wendy! That's gotta be tough!

The graduation picture is really good of both of them. Your son sounds like a sweetie!

Mackinac was a good break for you & you did an AWESOME job staying on track.

Have a good rest of the week!

[bekkiz]

I hope your day off was awesome!

And how great to be helping your daughter succeed. I know parents always like to be role models, but maybe you could tell her she's really inspiring to us!

Have a great weekend (and thanks for checking in on me)

[mabenoab]

Hey Wendy, how goes the battle? Finally the clouds have lifted, albeit temporarily, around here, and I hope you've gotten a little (emphasize: just enough to keep the grass green and the flowers growing) rain out in your neck of the woods.

I enjoyed reading how your DD is developing better eating & exercise habits! See what a great role model you are? You're teaching her, by example, to take such good care of herself. Thats awesome. I know my daughter has been making better choices just from watching dh & I choose more wisely...we went to a fast food place the other day, and she can eat the French Fries & burgers w/ no problem but instead she chose a salad. Without any prompting. Hopefully, developing a health awareness now will help our girls when they're our age!

I wonder if this means I can blame my Mom for my Pop Tart fetish...after all, that was her idea of a good breakfast! :thumbsup2

Keep on hanging in there, you're doing great, and I'll bet you're feeling great too! Thinking of you, and sending lots of positive vibes your way :goodvibes

Beth

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
Thats great that your DD is doing so well with her food & exercise, - an inspiration to us all :)
Hope you've had a great weekend :)

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, So sorry I haven't stopped by in awhile, but life's been crazy, in a good way! I've often thought about taking a trip to Makinaw. A local tour company always offers trips there and Spirit Airlines has some great rates to Detroit.

Hope all is going well with your summer! Denise

[traceycooper]

Hows life treating you Wendy??
Hope you have a great weekend :)

[tbstein]

Hello everyone.

I have been MIA for a few reasons. First, I was so sick that I thought I was going to die. Head cold turned into sinus infection and bronchitis. So, I stayed pretty much bed ridden for 4 days. Then, DD spilled milk on the keyboard of computer. Needless to say, we let it dry out and after 4 days, it still doesn't work. So, new keyboard for us. Well, that one was about 7-8 years old. time for a new one.

With being sick, exercise was out of the question. For a few days, I really didn't even want to eat. So, kept the calories at a good level.

You are right Beth, our mom's are the reason we had these strange eating habits. Like your po-tarts and my -no I don't eat breakfast-habits. DD is doing really great. Today, since it is her 11th birthday, and she has a few friends over, we skipped the walk. She is playing batmittion and bunch of other out door games. Pretty good swap I think.

I shall get caught up with other journals!

Thanks for stopping by and keeping me in your thoughts. Marthon work is over , and the holiday shifts start tomorrow, where I work 3 pm to midnight for the summer celebration concerts in town. We have fireworks on the 4th and the 8th, the end of the week long celebration.

Everyone have a great 4th!

Wendy

[lovetoscrap]

Hi Wendy :wave2:

I love when you stop into my journal so I thought I would stop into yours! It looks like we have some of the same reasons for this journey--the physical need to lose or be disabled.

Sorry to hear you have been sick, that can be so frustrating when you have goals you are trying to reach.

It sounds like you have so much to keep you busy the next few days that you will get enough exercise doing all you have volunteered to do!

You asked me about Great Wolf Lodge--it is a whole lot of fun and I highly recommend it--even just one night is enough to enjoy quite a bit! Your DD is at about the right age, much older and she probably wouldn't enjoy it. My DD is 11 and still really loves it. It is best for kids in the preteen and younger age groups. You don't really see kids older than that there. The water slides are big enough for her but not so big as to be "scary". Mine is a strong swimmer and the lifeguards are very vigilant there so we are comfortable letting her go on her own in the waterpark.

The only thing that I would recommend is that you plan for not much you can eat on a healthy diet. They really mostly have pizza and burgers and nachos in the water park area and the Restaurant Buffet is a lot of fat laden choices. There is a sit down restaurant that is pricy and I am not sure if their choices are healthy. You get a microwave and refrigerator in your room so it is pretty easy to bring some of your items to make yourself if you need to. The one here in Williamsburg actually has major problems with all of the food service locations, but I don't know if that is true of all GWL locations.

[Jaime]

Hi Wendy

Sorry I've been MIA...sorry to hear you've been so ill. Hope you are feeling better!

Your support means so much!

Love to hear someone loves POOH as much as I do! My DH thought I was crazy waiting in long line before we had dd's to get picture taken...had to promise him I'd go on space mountain:eek:

Hope you have a great 4th of July!

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, so glad to hear that you're feeling better. You have to take care of yourself first! Hope you get to enjoy some of the holiday festivities.

[goldcupmom]

Glad you're feeling better, Wendy! Yep, our weird eating is definitely a family thing. I truly didn't know about breakfast cereal until High School. Isn't it normal to have cookies, pie, cake, donuts for breakfast every day????

Have a GREAT weekend!

[tbstein]

Wow, been busy! Summer Celebration is winding down. Tonight the concert is BB King. I can hear him in my living room, which what happens when the concert is across the lake from where we live. It just carries it over.

DS is there. He did call me and said BB wanted everyone to know he was in town. I told him to invite him over for pie. I really don't think he'll show. Musicians, they can be so fickled.

Feeling so much better. I am able to talk and recognize my own voice finally. Still having some congestion, but it is moving and that is good.

Ok, I didn't just fall off the wagon, I did a running jump. I guess it was because I had felt so bad, wasn't able to eat for a few days, and all those other excuses you can dreg up when you need them. I did have a turtle sundae the other day. It felt good on the old aching throat, and the taste buds did dance. So, I have pledge to increase my walk by 5 minutes to get me back on track. I think that could be part of my plateu problem. I need to increase walking time and maybe decease calorie intake. Somedays I make 1500, others I know it is closer to 1800. I was logging on Spark page, but it takes so long to get it organized so everything is in your favorites. So, since tomorrow is a quiet night, with everyone busy but me, I am going to get it together and make it work. I am ready to make my goal of 4 pounds this July and 4 more in August so that I reach my year goal in September.

So, give me a shove, and all that jazz. Tough love works, and I am ready, healthy again, and restless.

We can do it.

Thanks everyone for the support. It fills so many needs that are important and so vitial to my mental health. :) :)

Take care all and have a great weekend! If BB does stop by, I will let everyone know it he enjoyed the tea and gluten free biscuits! (Boy my snack food cupboard is bare! Yeah!)

Wendy

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
Glad your feeling better :hug:
I was ill last week too & jumped off the wagon too :sad2:
I have finally manged to jump back on again though ;)
Did BB come for tea???

Ok i hate tough love, but you asked for some -
Girl its time to take action, make a plan & stick with it, you will feel sooo much better if you do it & YOU CAN DO IT!

:guilty: :hug: hope i wasnt too tough!:flower3:

[tbstein]

Hello all. Just a really quick note. Getting back on the wagon, and getting it done!

Thanks for the tough love Tracey. I certainly hope you are feeling better. Have a cold/flu in the summer is the pits. I can do this. I will be beautiful and fit and healthy. Ok, my DH says I am beautiful already, and getting healthier each day. And having you guys here really helps. DD is doing great, so we will all do this!

Tea was GRAND! I was pretty sick, but DD and friends did have a nice time. The weather was nice, they enjoyed the games (like from eons ago) and it just was nice.

Just had to log on to tell everyone that DS's trip packet came today. I am so overwhelmed he is going to WDW as a young man on his own...well with his best friend since day care. I know he will have a great time. Also, his package came with all his stuff for his dorm room--like towels, bedding, etc. It really is getting close. He put in his 3 week notice at work so he has 2 weeks before his trip to get organized. Becasue as soon as he gets back from his trip, he goes off to college.Time flys when you are the parent. Hard to admit that they need to grow up. I worry, but I worry when he's home. :rotfl: Guess it doesn't matter.

Have to run. Catch up later!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

:hug: Wendy! Get back on that wagon! So you went off the healthy eating plan for a little bit...thats ok, as long as you get back on track. Between being sick and all the dson activity (its gotta be a little stressful! I know I'll be hitting the old Pop tart box when my son is headed off to college for the first time!): you've had a double whammy.

Get back on that healthy eating wagon, control those calories and get back to walking, and you'll be even more beautiful than you already are...AND you'll feel fantastic, too. Just imagine how great you're going to feel and look after even just one week of sticking to it religiously. (can you tell this is my own inner speak?). I like your goals of 4lbs per month, too! I'll meet that goal with you, how about it?

I hope you're feeling better, and that BB came by and ate all the pie in your house. How nice to live on a lake with a concert stadium across the way...lucky lady.

We'll get back on track together...

Beth:thumbsup2

[Jaime]

:goodvibes Glad to hear your feeling better...and back on track!!!:goodvibes

:eek: your ds going to WDW and college makes me want to play dolls with my dd's all day!

Have a great week!

[DisDee]

Hey Wendy! Hope all is well, and you're being good to yourself!!!!

[tbstein]

Hello everyone!

Beth--you are on. We will each meet a goal of 4 pounds this month. I have lost 1.5 (don't know if this is cheating a bit by starting out ahead!) but I am on the wagon. It is a bit creaky, but I will make it work. I will probably cry and mope for days after he's gone. I am so glad that I am not someone who eats when they are sad. I eat when I am bored. I do become very inactive when I am sad, tho. I will just have to look at the dog, and know she wants that walk just as much as I need it. We had a wonderful walk the other day, with bright sunshine and a cool breeze. I took the kids to see Harry Potter, so I missed both dinner and my walk (had to work 10 hours today). What I did eat was ok. I do get so bored with salads and applesauce! but it works. The crew at work help to remind me what I am able to eat. They are so sweet! :rotfl2: SO, the challenge is on! We will check in August 1st to see if we have done it!

Oh jamie, you are right about that. While looking thru all his WDW stuff, I cried abit, remembering the first time we took him to WDW 15 years ago. His first hug from Mickey, and his first Dumbo ride. Oh no, Now I am making me miss for those times again! Maybe my dd (11) will at least let me braid her hair so I feel like I am needed! :)


Oh Denise, so nice to hear from you! I am MUCH better, and working on getting evern better! Take care!

Wendy

[traceycooper]

Hi Wendy
I cant imagine how it feels to let go :hug:
My dd is 13 next month & its hitting me now how quickly shes growing up!
Well done for staying on that wagon.
Was the Harry Potter movie any good?

[mabenoab]

Wendy: you are on! 4 lbs by August 1st. I'll have to weigh in tomorrow to get that starting #, so you are a little ahead, but thats ok. These are achievable goals, and we'll both do it! You are lucky you aren't an emotional eater, because I'll bet you rarely get bored, especially when you've got 10 hr days to work!

Good luck to us both!

[Jaime]

How's everything going? Hope you are having a good week!

[tbstein]

Hello all!

Thanks for stopping by while I was away. Went to my parents, my dad is having problems with his kidneys. He has lost enough use of them since May that they are going to do a transplant as soon as things get organized. I think one of my siblings should be a perfect candidate. I am not able to donate because of my health and such. Oh well, I will be there for everything else. He is very mellow, more so than I have ever seen. I tell him not to worry, the best will always happen. My mom isn't as worried as my dad. She agrees with me. It will all work out. He doesn't want to do dialysis. He wouldn't do very well with that anyhow.

Beth, I am on a good start! So, remember, August 1st is the WI day for us!
We can do it!

Tracey, I am very sad about DS leaving. We got his class schedule, and he is in the highest freshman calculus and chemistry. I pray for the best for him, and for his success. He is a bit of a momma's boy, but I certainly don't mind. He will always be my baby. Just a very big and grown up baby.

He is really excited about his upcoming vacation with his best bud. They leave on the 12th for 5 nights. They will have lots of fun! I just hope he remembers to take pictures! HA!

Off to finish catching up!

Still on the wagon and even drinking more water.

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Wendy:

:hug: to you & your family re: your Dad! Positive thinking is the absolute best thing you can have right now. My thoughts are with your family, and I'm sending all good karma your way.

So the 12th is the day your son goes off to WDW...thats so exciting. Focus on that! That's something nice to focus on, and it sounds like you could use a little positive diversion.

Keep up the good work on your healthy habits, and let us know if there is anything we on the boards can do!

Beth

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy! Hope all is well with you and your family. I'm sorry to hear that your dad has been ill.

Looks like our sons will be in WDW at the same time. I'm jealous...we don't have a trip in the planning stages like we usually do.

Take care and post if you get a chance. Denise

[tbstein]

Hey ladies!

So Dee, is your DS staying on property? Mine is. He loves being there. He is just staying at pop century, but what else does 2 young men need but a shower and a place to sleep? I doubt they will even notice that there is a pool or a gift shop! :goodvibes

Yes Beth, I have to agree, that I am focusing on the good stuff. My dad goes for a ultra sound thursday to give us a better time frame. I really wish I was going to share a few of the moments with my son while he is in Disney, but we do have to let them grow up sometime. He got his cell phone service today. We thought it would be good for him to start paying a few bills in his name for that dreaded 'you need a credit score' to get thru life.

I did buy him a few disposable cameras to take with him on his trip. He will not use the photo pass stuff. I just hope he remembers he has those cameras. I am sure he will use at least one of them for his breakfast in Norway with the princesses. :goodvibes He was pretty intent that I make those reservations for him and his buddy. Always my sweet young boy!

Well, off to catch up with other journals.

Ciao all!

Wendy

[mabenoab]

Hey Wendy! I'll be thinking of your dad tomorrow. Hopefully the ultrasound will give you some good news, and at least you'll know a little bit more. I think the most frustrating thing about supporting someone who is dealing with their health is the endless piece by piece info gathering. We all want to know everything right at the beginning, and yet it always seems as though its such a process...this test gives us a little info, and leads us to another test, and so on and so on. And, the poor folks who find themselves in the support role (like you) can only wait, research, and be supportive. It ain't easy!! so know I'm thinking of you, too.

Sooooo....4 lbs down???

I'm only 3, but I'm not hung up on some ideal of perfection (there are just too many uneaten Pop Tarts in this world!). I'll take my 3 and hope you beat me by at least 1!!

Beth

[DisDee]

Hi Wendy, MY DS will be at POP on the 12 and 13th. They left yesterday for their honeymoon. 4 nights at he Poly, then the Wonder cruise and back to Pop Century. It truly is a small world with our boys at WDW at the same time.

[goldcupmom]

Just re-catching up!

Hope things went well w/ your dad. Very hard time for all of you.

DS alone at WDW! That's sad, scary, exciting all at once!

have a GREAT weekend!

[tbstein]

Hello all. Thanks so much for the support. The ultra sound for my dad showed one kidney not working at all. So, he goes back to the Urologist next week to get on a game plan. We will just wait to see what is next.

Well, DS is leaving in a few days to WDW. So exciting for both of us, yet I am scared too. I know that they will have a great time. I wish I could be there, but I think the weather is just too hot for me!

Getting thru his things for college, as what to take, what not to take, and what we need to get. Had to get a calculator today . $150! Crazy. That is the one that the college said he is to have. I bought the protection thing with it so that if it does crash, he can get it replaced. Well worth the cost.

DD was on a short trip with her best bud. They go somewhere each summer for a convention for work, and take DD to hang out with their DD. She was worried at first, but then had such a great time, that she forgot how worried she was! I think she is a little nervous about her brother going off to school. She is excited to see where he will be, and what he will be doing. They are pretty close for being nearly 8 years apart.

I have so much to catch up on. Guess I had better get to it!

Wendy