150 Club...care to join???

[digiMom]

Good morning, everyone!

Good news, I'm back in the 180's (OK, 189.4, but even if you're rounding that counts ) . So, the 2 pounds gained are gone again. I could get on the next size down shorts (although not well enough to actually wear in public.)

We're having the last of our 80+ degree weather today. Back to fall for us.

LOST is on tonight. Wahoo!! I Can't wait. It's the only show I really have to watch, although SURFACE is getting interesting. Anyone watching that one?

Tara-I've tried the slimfast thing in the past and know it just doesn't work for me. I get famished during the day and pig out at night, too. If you really want to stick to it though, I will throw out some suggestions and you can decide what to do with them:

My understanding is that you won't get as hungry if you have a little fat with your slimfast (actually works with any plan). I know that doesn't sound right, but just keep listening. If you eat something with "good" fat, like 7-10 walnuts, it will help you feel full longer. If you really don't want to go that way, try something with fiber instead. Eat an apple or carrots with your shake to fill you up. Hope that helps. Good luck!

Haley-sounds like our DH's should start a cookie club The next time they bring out the cookies, lets throw them in a room together 'til they're done.

Maria-I understand. I'm constantly "fighting" with myself to stick with things. It's so much easier not to. Stay strong.

Debra-Glad things seemed to work out. My sister-in-law homeschools her 4 boys (13, 10, 7, 5 -don't know how she does it). They are all so sweet. If they went to regular school, I could totally see that happening.

Good wishes to everyone I didn't write a note to specifially. Keep on losing!
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KathyT

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Thanks so much for all the supportive posts. Giving up gets me nowhere, so there's nothing to do but keep trying.

I'm off to a good start today, oatmeal with raisins for breakfast. I'll have soup for lunch, and spaghetti and meatballs for dinner. I have been sleeping poorly, and I think it's because I cut back on my activity level. I think that's also why I've been so moody. Well, I had my weekly dose of The Biggest Loser last night, and I was inspired. I also had a great line in my FlyLady perpetual calendar a few days ago -- "Your attitude determines your altitude". I have been dragging along with my poor pitiful me thoughts, and really no reason for them. I have a great life, and no reason to complain.

Today I am going to drink my water, not eat after 8, and at least do my FlyLady chores. It's not as good as exercise, but it keeps me up and moving...

Debra -- Thanks for the encouragment! You are my hero!

Haley & Tara -- What is AWANA? I have never heard that acronym before.

Haley -- Great job avoiding the cookies! I was not that strong. I baked cookies w/ds yesterday afternoon, and ate one post-baking, and 4 for dessert. They were small cookies, but still...

Tara -- I did plenty wrong yesterday, but I've decided to put it behind me. Why shouldn't I get a new chance every day (or twice a day, if needed)?! When I take care of all my responsibilities properly (no leaving the laundry in the dryer, etc.), I don't have time to eat alot that I shouldn't. It's those "non-grown-up days" that throw me. You know, the days you want to just curl up in an afghan and let the world go by. I think I'm going to have to start following my schedule better, and then I will see some success.

Regina!! -- It was so great to hear from you again, glad you're back! I am so impressed that you and Tara exercise so early in the morning. Sounds like you are doing great!

Jen -- It sounds like you are keeping a positive attitude through some trying times. You are so busy, and I envy your energy!

Lisa -- Like Tara, if I could follow your three rules, I'd look like Lindsay Lohan (the older, fully-clothed, Hispanic version). I know you are very, very busy, and I'm so glad when you have time to check in with us!

Linda -- I am going to give you my best meal advice -- www.savingdinner.com. They e-mail you a menu and grocery list for six days each week. You can choose the type of plan you wish to be on (low carb, frugal, crockpot, etc.). It's pretty inexpensive, and saves you tons of time at the grocery store. Plus, since you're just buying what's on the list, it really cuts down on impulses. It is put together be a nutritionist, Leanne Ely. You can modify the meals to be lower calorie for you. We did very well with it for awhile, then my dh needed to take a break (he does all the cooking). They have sample recipes and menus for you to try. Take a look at it, it might be just what you need.

Carrie and Steph -- Welcome! I am 37, work full-time, and have been married for 12 years. We have a ds7, and 2 cats, Worf & Gecko. I have an MA in Public History, and in my current position I am responsible for acquisition and retention for governmental and quasi-governmental funding for the largest homeless services agency in the Northeast. I love science fiction, travel, and reading. I have found this thread to be better than WW, Atkins and South Beach all rolled into one! Everyone is so supportive, and you can't come here and feel bad about yourself.

C'ya Real Soon, tonight!

Maria

 

[westjones]

Good news, I'm back in the 180's (OK, 189.4, but even if you're rounding that counts ) . So, the 2 pounds gained are gone again. I could get on the next size down shorts (although not well enough to actually wear in public.)

Congrats Kathy!!!!
Now say goodbye to those 90s forever! No looking back! Onward and downward!!!! Start thinking about getting under 185 now. I find looking at 5 pound goals really helps me move along! You CAN Do IT!!!!

LOST is on tonight. Wahoo!! I Can't wait. It's the only show I really have to watch, although SURFACE is getting interesting. Anyone watching that one?

KathyT

We will be there with you! I was hanging on at the end last week saying...."They can't end now!!!!" We haven't seen Surface. What is that about?

Debra

 

[lmhall2000]

Haley!!! Haleyllujah!!! NO COOKIES FOR YOU!!! THat's an awesome feat! Don't ya feel great about it today! Be proud, be very very proud!

Debra...I really am not a salad fan...well, I like them but I hate all the time it takes to make a good one! The spinach salad is one of my faves because it's so easy...just think...spinach+fruit+cheese+nut and you have a good salad...last night was fresh spinach (just rinsed and took the stems off...actually my girls did that part, they think it's fun!) I cored the strawberries (didn't have time to slice them)...I used about 7 strawberries and mashed them with olive oil, any kind of vinegar (I used rice vinegar last night) and throw in some walnuts for the dressing...then just pour over your spinach and I liked feta cheese crumbled on top. Sometimes I'll use mandarin oranges, boiled eggs, bacon, feta and raspberry vineigarette....the spinach just tastes really good with fruit.

Kathy!! YAHOO 180's!!! NO MORE 190's!! And I'm with ya on the shorts thingie...when I hit those new numbers the first thing I do is try on my next size lower clothing...I love that I can squeeze them on and zip but when I exhale and see my gut hanging in folds over the button I laugh and think...would anyone want to see me in public wearing this? But it's great when i put on the current size and those once folds are now wallowing in extra inches of jeans waisting...amazing to see our bodies morph down! And great tip on the slimfasting! Today I baled and had some pepperoni slices, carrot stick and Hawaiian bread instead of my slimfast for lunch...kept the calorie count decent and am posting here to avoid a nutter butter snatch..so even with a dinner out I should be ok...but tomorrow I'm gonna try your nut approach..I find I do much better just having any kind of nut as a snack..they keep my blood sugar level and I don't notice as many light headed drops when I do them.

Maria!!! GREAT START!!! Can I come to your house for dinner? I love meatballs with melted mozzarella...yum! Have a great eating day today! And I think you're right about the exercise and sleep...I sleep much better on my walking days and usually fall asleep within 3 minutes...it's really AMAZING! Awana is a church program for children starting at age 4 up through high school. They have bible memory and a fun "game" time that all the kids get a kick out of. For me, it's a great program because I use it as part of our Bible curricula and they enjoy it....my husband and I were leaders in it for 3 years...this is our first year to have that time to ourselves and it's kind of nice but we do miss all those kids and fun times. AWANA stands for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed...from scripture. It's really non-denominational and many churches participate. The man who founded it was the grandfather of a dear gal who went to our church in TN...she was our game leader and had the most amazing games for the kids...we got to meet him and see how this idea 40 years ago has blossomed into a great ministry..he is an amazing man!

Well, off to finish my day...piano lessons, quick errand, babysitting for a bit, then AWANA tonight...then a nice dinner with dh...trying to decide between Outback and Maccaroni Grill...I so love pasta but I think the salmon would be better for me at Outback. Have a GREAT day everyone! My goal is to make it through this afternoon without eating a nutter bar or other sweet confection!

Tara

 

[travelgirl]

Well Hello Everyone!!!!!

I have had a pretty good day today, so far. I forgot to eat breakfast this morning. I was trying to get the cleaning lady lined out at the house (she hadn't been in a month), then I had to rush to get to work, then I had a budget thing that my boss needed by lunch, then a meeting right after lunch...so the day has been hectic!

I did eat a Healthy Choice meal for lunch and a 100 cal pudding cup. I try to mix up the Lean Cuisine meals and the Healthy Choice ones, so it doesn't get old. I also eat leftovers sometimes too and sandwiches w/ low-fat cheese and ham.

My goal today is to actually drink the quart of water that I brought to work, rather than let it sit on my desk all day...that's what I did yesterday. I really hate water and it hates me, I think!! HA!! When I drink it, it goes right through me. I spend all day in the bathroom. I guess that's a good thing, I lose water weight. How can I make drinking it better? I have tried the lemons and the flavored water...still hate it!!

We are going out to eat tonight too, I will check to see what places are honoring the Hurricane victims fund too. Our state is a crazy place to live right now. We live in North La, but all the extra folks everywhere will drive you nuts. I feel so sorry for them, but our town is not equiped for the extra population that is has brought to our area. I hope there is some relief soon. I am from South La and will be visiting this weekend. The hurricane did damage in my home town, but not too much. Thank Goodness, my family was w/o power for over a week!

We are also going to the grocery store tonight. I don't like to grocery shop. It's depressing..the prices are going up every day. I know that I am better off than some b/c at least we do not have kids yet to feed. DH does have two kids from his first marriage, they are 13 & 15, he started very young!!!

We do not ever she his DD13, she thinks I'm the devil!! For no reason, other than to make her mother happy. We make her mind at our house and she only gets to do things that 13 yr olds get to do here. At her mom's, she runs the place & it has no rules!! She can do whatever, whenever and with whoever, her possiblities are endless.

His DS15, does come every other weekend most of the time. He is very different kind of kid. Not your normal 15 yr old. He has Cystic Fibrosis and is mildly retarded. So, he still does things that young kids do and is very hard to relate too and take care of. With me not being with him his whole life...I do not know how to treat him...He's very indifferent. Nothing matters to him. As far as his CF, he's actually a pretty well kid...but the retardation is a challenge for us. We do not see him enough to teach him things and his mother is CRAZZZY!!

She really is! It's not just b/c she's DH ex either. And she has sole custody!! That's a really long story...My DH & I are hard working, upper middle-class folks from good families and are active in our church...the judge gave them to her...a druggie, from a criminal family, she's wanted for hot checks, no morals at all... and she has no house, no car and no job for them to live!! Just told us we have to pay child support for them. Everytime she gets evicted or her lights turned off b/c she does not pay her bills, we have to pick up the pieces...and she doesn't make them go to school...They each missed 50 days last year and were not sick...I told you it was a long story...We just pray for her. The kids want to live with her and that's all the judge heard at the THREE Custody hearings, and that's what he cared about...What the kids wanted! Not needed, but wanted!! She is not taking care of them, but the judge is to blame!!

I am sorry I went off on that rampage....I'm sure it's more than any of you wanted to know...But it feels good to talk about it sometimes.

Regina- 4:15AM is what time you get up? That's early...I used to have to be at work at 5:30 and it about killed me. I only got 4 hrs sleep back then. Now, I got a promotion and no more shift work for me!! 7:30 is when I have to be here and I live 5 minutes away! So, I guess I can manage to get up at 5:30 now to walk.

Debra- I hope your DD does make the Dance Team!! You walk 4 miles?? I will be doing good to walk 1. I am very out of shape! But, I have to start somewhere. I'll just walk as long as I can, and work up to it. The doc wants me walking 3 miles by Christmas.

Maria- I like to come to this site too! It helps me to talk about things and gives me encouragement from others like me. I can talk to my friends, but they are all so skinny. They do not have the problems that I do with weight. I can't talk about it to co-workers either, they are mostly men. It's funny though, how many of them sit down to a Lean Cuisine at lunch!! They diet too, they just dont' talk about it. I eat lunch everyday with about 10 men and half are dieting!

You live in Boston? I have always wanted to go there. Maybe sometime, I'll get too. We travel a lot, but have just never commited to going there. I did buy a few travel books and read up on it. If I did, where should I stay? I wanted to be in the middle of things...

Haley- I agree with you!! I think there is a "Food Devil" at my house! It's not hard to diet at work, but once I get home, it's like the junk food starts calling my name.Ha!!

Kathy- Congrats on being in the 80's. I hope that I'm there with you come Friday morning when I weigh. Oh please...let it happen to me.

Talk to you all later...I need to get back to work....

Steph
http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/3;10719;96;0;0/c/-22/t/-62/k/ee0c/weight.png

 

[travelgirl]

Why doesn't my ticker work?

 

[travelgirl]

I guess it is something that I am doing wrong...

 

[westjones]

My goal today is to actually drink the quart of water that I brought to work, rather than let it sit on my desk all day...that's what I did yesterday. I really hate water and it hates me, I think!! HA!! When I drink it, it goes right through me. I spend all day in the bathroom. I guess that's a good thing, I lose water weight. How can I make drinking it better? I have tried the lemons and the flavored water...still hate it!!

That is good to set small goals. It really helps along this journey. We use a Brita water pitcher with a filter. It is cheaper than buying bottled water (but we we buy some of that for things like going on bike rides or for the kids sports activities).

I am sorry I went off on that rampage....I'm sure it's more than any of you wanted to know...But it feels good to talk about it sometimes.

You do have a lot on your plate! It helps me to be able to come here and 'talk' about things bothering me. It gives me an outlet rather than just using food for my outlet.

Debra- I hope your DD does make the Dance Team!! You walk 4 miles?? I will be doing good to walk 1. I am very out of shape! But, I have to start somewhere. I'll just walk as long as I can, and work up to it. The doc wants me walking 3 miles by Christmas.

These ladies in the 150 Club have been trying to get me to exercise for a LONG time now! I resisted and resisted! I absolutely HATE exercise!!! But a couple weeks ago I found an MP3 player on clearance at Target for $32. Than DH loaded some good music on it for me and I started walking 1 mile a day. I have been adding to it a bit at a time. I was up to 3 miles a day and then today I decided to push it a little more and I did 5! I am hoping to do it again tomorrow. But I didn't jump right into this.

Debra

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Hello Ladies!

How are we this fine evening? I'm sipping my hot tea and enjoying a cookie. This is my signal that my work is done for the day, and after a few tasks, I will be settling in to Martha and Lost. I'm itching for a Sawyer or Sayid episode, although I'd take a Locke. They're my favorites...

I did do well today, although I snacked during an audio conference call. At least I kept it to raisins and a breakfast bar. I am not an audio learner, and I find it very difficult to just sit and listen with nothing to read or see. I guess if it's the hardest task I had today, I'm doing pretty well.

The spaghetti and meatballs were yummy, and we have plenty for tomorrow, too. My dsil won't eat leftovers, but I'm not that picky. I think some things taste better after the flavors come together.

Tomorrow is one of my short days at work, but I'm sure I'll do well with eating lunch at home. I've come to really like oatmeal and raisins for breakfast. I stop having it when it gets too warm, and then I forget how much I enjoy it until it's cooler again. It's so filling, and I love that!

Steph -- It sounds like you have a lot to deal with. This is a great place to just vent. I always feel so much better after I do, and suddenly the bag of oreos doesn't look so good! The Omni Parker House is the longest continuously running hotel in the U.S. and located along the Freedom Trail. It's in the middle of everything. I am originally from St. Louis, we have lived in Boston about 10 years now. Yes, I do miss the River.

Tara -- Awana sounds like a great program. I hope you enjoy your dinner out tonight. You deserve to have a lovely time.

Debra -- You have come so far with the exercise! I hope you are very proud of yourself.

Kathy T. -- Congratulations! You are doing so great! Awesome accomplishment!

Let's all have a spectacular night, and a fantastic tomorrow!

C'ya Real Soon!

Maria

 

[NYcpa]

This will be my last post until Tues. when I get back from WDW. I am ready to go and relax for a while. Tara - you will be happy to hear I AM LEAVING MY COMPUTER IN THE CAR IN CONNECTICUT. I decided it is too heavy to lug around.

Went to supper tonight with some co-workers. It felt good to be able to visit and not have to deal with 4 walls for awhile. I ordered the baked ziti. I have about 2/3 left for tomorrows lunch. I also finished eating before 7 pm to make it 11 days in a row not eating after 8 and usually 7.

Todays exercise consisted of walking 30 min outside at lunch. Today was payday for the employees and they get an hour lunch instead of 45 min. We had been using the treadmills at work during lunch but the weather was too nice to stay inside.

Everyone is doing great with their determination and food choices. Glad to see everyone is also trying to fit exercise in.

Have a great week and will catch up later.

WDW here we come.

 

[chrismiss56]

Morning Team!!

TOM is headed my way and starting to feel the bloat UGH!!!! So I am avoiding the scale and drinking the water.

Nothing new to report except that life is busy busy busy!!

Breakfast is going well and have not been eating after 8pm - just need to work on the time in between Dinner got away from me last night and the full bloated feeling is a result of it.

Went to sleep at 10:30 last night only to have Cody aw: singing at 11:45 Of course I was the only one who heard him and by the time I got him to be quiet I was wide awake from my nap Read until 1:15 and the alarm went off at 5:30am..........ugh.......

Off to work in a preschool special needs room - should be interesting.

Read all the posts and glad to see everyone hanging in there. No time to reply individually......sorry.........Cody is calling my name AGAIN. HEY - this was suppose to be DD17's dog..........yea right..........guess who has acquired him

Have a Magical Disney Day!!
Linda

 

[lmhall2000]

Steph...that's a tough situation you're dealing with...wish I could help...I will be praying for you all...I think a big part of losing weight is being able to handle the stress in our lives and instead of using food as a comforter...we can use this group as a sounding place to just let it out and keep our mind on keeping our bodies healthy as possible so we can handle the stresses that come along...cause you know they'll come one way or another! Did you drink your quart of water? The only trick I have for learning to love water is to do some major workouts...a high intensity aerobics or walking in the heat for 2 hours...man, water is the only thing that you want after doing those! Lemon helps me, but I still have to make myself drink it! On the ticker...try and recopy and paste the tagline from their site and make sure you have used the image button to put it in, if that makes any sense!

Maria...I'm soooo Lossst! I get home in time to see the last 15 minutes and they pack alot into it..but I just can't get what's going on! I may have to wait for reruns in January to catch up! Great job enjoying the tea and cookie..that sounds sooo relaxing! We enjoyed Outback last night...I did the salmon and salad and we split a brownie...just had my slimfast and walked my 4 miles this am...so going to make this day better sans brownie!

Kathy!!!!150's TEAM...Let's MATCH Kathy's WILLPOWER!!! Guys, for all you who have known Kathy through this year you know how HARD it is for her to leave work at home on a vacation....she has announced that she IS LEAVING her COMPUTER in her car!!!!!!!!!! I am making a pledge to mind my food intake like a hawk until her return. If she can leave her computer in the car and go to WDW...then I can surely avoid chocolate and cheetos!!!! This is HUGE!!! I'm almost in shock...a little part of me says, "Nah, she can't really do this..." I am BEYOND amazed!!! We need Jen to make a cheer for this momentous occasion! I'm very very happy knowing that you're focusing on YOU for a change! HAve a GREAT time with Mickey!!!!

Linda!!! Yes, I say avoid scale around TOM..it's really nutso around that time. WAY to go on not eating after 8!!! That's awesome!! And does Cody really "sing"? Or is he in a crate and wants his momma to come and play? I was a horrible disciplinarian with our dog (she's now 12)...we tried the crate thing and one song from her and she was in our room...she slept under our bed until she chewed through the lamp cord and electrocuted herself...from then on she was on top of our bed. She follows me around everywhere...I think she imprinted on me early...I'm thinking Cody has imprinted on you and you're the momma! Your daughter will just have to be the aunt! They're such great pets...mine is a gem and she sleeps alot now but she's really our first child. Enjoy these puppy years...they'll be grown (and never leave the house) before you know it!

I said I had had my slimfast when I looked over and I had fixed it but I hadn't had any...with all the interruptions with my kids while I'm typing this it's gone kind of thicky and room temp..icky! But I'll drink it...saves some $$ for our budget I'm still working on!

I WILL DO GREAT eating wise today...if Kathy can go to WDW without WORK I can eat well today!

Tara

 

[travelgirl]

Good Morning All....

I am so jealous of Kathy...I wish I was going to WDW now!!! But as of today, I will be going in eaxctly 3 months, so I guess I can wait...with the holidays b/t now and then, it will go by really fast anyway. I am so busy til then anyway...I have no time to go now.

DH took me out to eat last night at this really nice place...my favorite in town...he said it was to treat me since I had succeed in my first goal of weight loss...The 20 lbs off mark!! I know going to eat should not have been my treat, but he knows that I evnjoy the place and their food is great!! I ate right! I think I had shrimp cocktail, salad, filet minon and a baked sweet potato. That's ok..not too bad. Then came the dessert. I got chocolate pie. IT WAS HEAVENLY!!!! I could only eat three bites, I was too full. I did not take it home, I left it there. I knew I did not need to eat it anymore.

I had only had about 400 cal yesterday during the day. So, maybe last night wasn't over my 1200-1500 cal per day!

About the water, I did drink it yesterday! It was hard but I got it down.

On Monday, I am going to start walking in the mornings before work. I want to try to do it every other day to start out. DH says he's willing to go too!

I have work to do, so I better get to it, or I'll be here too late tonight.

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Morning!

Imagine my dismay when I figured out last night that our local abc affiliate was showing a Red Sox game instead of Lost....they aired it at 11:35, so I have it on tape. I'll watch tonight. Right after I watch that episode of Boston Legal. I just cannot stay up until 11 when those shows are over. That is one thing I miss about the Midwest.

I had a Goodbye breakfast for a colleague this morning, and I limited myself to a small cup of fruit. I passed by the pastries and bagels, and boy did they look good. But, I have oatmeal and raisins, which I am about to enjoy. I deliberately waited to eat them, because if I didn't I knew I would eat my "good" food, and follow it up with a bagel. A small victory, but I know they will start to add up.

I'll be home for lunch, so I'll probably have soup. I like to have a nice bowl of soup, then spend the afternoon reading or napping. I don't get to do that very often, but I really feel like I need it this week. My dh is picking up ds from school, so I can really relax.

Tonight it's more spaghetti for dinner, followed by a nice Lindt ball. Oh! and for those of you not doing FlyLady but interested in this month's target area -- we are spending 15 minutes a day getting rid of paper piles. I could spend 15 hours and not get through all of mine, but I've found a good way to work on it. My ds has to read for 15 minutes each day for school, so we set his timer and he reads while I go through papers. He feels like he has company, and I am surprised at how much I can accomplish. Of course, there is always plenty left to do. I have a very bad habit of setting things aside for later. I'm learning to deal with them as they come in the door, but I just love to look at all those catalogs, so it's hard

So, I'm off to a good start today. I'll check in again later tonight...Oh! And when I weighed myself I was the same as last week. But since I haven't tried that hard, I consider that o.k. Now next week, I want to see a loss!

Steph -- It sounds like you had a great meal last night. I also try not to reward myself with food, but sometimes it's all I want! I do better when I have a goal and reward to shoot for. Great job with the water! That is always a hard one for me.

Tara -- It sounds like you did great eating out! Getting the salmon is a big deal. Tonight I'm replacing our homebaked cookies with a 100 calorie bag of Sandies, so that's my little modification for the day. I agree with you about matching Kathy's willpower. I'm not ready to give up the chocolate, but I will stay with the one piece I have allotted myself each day, and not have any other treats beyond my points. That, I can do!

Linda -- That puppy is keeping you hopping! In some ways he's worse than a toddler. It sounds like you should have a very interesting work day. I hope you are able to catch up on some sleep tonight.

I hope everyone is having a great day, it's breakfast time for me!

C'ya Real Soon, tonight!

Maria

 

[westjones]

Maria...I'm soooo Lossst! I get home in time to see the last 15 minutes and they pack alot into it..but I just can't get what's going on! I may have to wait for reruns in January to catch up!
Tara

Tara,
Our ABC channel is showing LOST again this Saturday night at 8:00 pm. Check your listings. You may have another chance. There is a lot going on in this episode, and it can get really confusing. There are still a LOT of questions left unanswered from last week.
Debra

 

[disneymom727]

Y'all have been busy on here this today. I wanted to say a quick hello while me son is napping. Thanks Tara for the tip on the dining deal last night. We would have had no idea otherwise, it was not advertised much around here. We went to Olive Garden while our son was at church. It was nice to have a "date" night with my husband and help donate to such a worthy cause at the same time. We split the Chicken Alfredo pizza and of course the salad since we didn't have a lot of time. I was still eating a little after 8:00 but not much and I didn't eat anything after that (too stuffed anyway).

Well I'd better get going before my son gets up. I have laundry waiting for me. By the way, this is way off topic, but can anyone give me any advice in the potty training area? My son is 3 and has had the #1 part of training down for quite a while. He is having a very hard with #2!!!! I feel like I have tried everything and it is driving me crazy. Just wondering if anyone has any great ideas. Thanks.


Have a great day.

Haley

P.S. I heard they all got rescued last night on Lost Just kidding! I have no idea, I don't watch it so I thought I'd try to be funny

 

[travelgirl]

Hello!!! Just got in from work! DH is golfing, so I have the house to myself.

Linda- The puppy is a big deal, they need so much care, don't they?

I know this may sound crazy to some, but our dog of 13 1/2 years died this summer...and today would have been his birthday! It makes me so sad, it's all I have thought about today. I even cried, b/c I miss him so much! He was like a family member. Clayo was a house dog...he thought he was human. He was a Rotweiler, 130 lbs!! Had a heart of gold and the eyes of a big ole' teddy bear!! Great, Great personality. When he died, I cried for a week, my momma even had to miss work b/c she was still so upset, she didn't want to cry in front of her co-workers!
My brother and I got him in college. We lived together to save our parents some money, since it was two of us in college. Since we both got married, our parents have kept him, they have a huge house and big yard.
This summer, he was sick and had lived longer than his life expectancy, it's about 8 ys for his breed. He died of old age, so the vets says. We called him the $20,000 dog!! He had so many health problems in his life...Heart worms, cancer, broken leg and had to have surgery..it's a wonder he lived as long as he did. But he always made it, whatever the cost, we paid it. No cost was too much for him!
Anyway, I don't know if I can get another dog...too hard when something happens to them. And we just don't have time for one..we travel too much.

This week I do have to keep my brother's new dog. It's a little dog. I hope he behaves himself. He's so cute!!

I going to do some Disney searches to get some info for my trip!

I hope I lose my two lbs this week, but if not, I will not be too depressed, b/c I haven't been very good this week!! I have to do better!! No more cheating and I will drink water and exercise!

 

[Worfiedoodles]

Good Evening, Ladies!

Just a quick check in to say I'm here, and hard as it was, I stopped eating at 8. I meant to have cookies, but never got around to them. My dh and I were chatting on our patio, and it was so nice outside I didn't want to leave.

I feel Linda's pain -- it was so hot here I put on shorts and a tank top when I got home from work. You'd never know it was October in New England!

Anyway, I'll have more to say tomorrow morning. Just wanted to say Hi, and wish everyone a restful evening, full of peace from knowing that you are trying to better your life.

C'ya Real Soon!
Maria

 

[RF536]

Just checking in, things have been a stuggle the last couple of days, we are getting ready for the last trip of the summer, so I am busy trying to get everything together. We were going to cancel this trip, but it has been paid for since the begining of the summer and we would have lost money by not taking it. So one last trip to Cedar Point for us!!. The other reason is TOM is about to start and as always I am craving anything sweet.

Steph - Yes, I do get up at 4:15am. I have to be at work at 6:00, but I made that choice, the company I work for always us to work 4, 10 hour days so I only work Tues-Fri. Between this schedule and DH working afternoons we avoid putting the boys in daycare. MIL fills the gap between DH starting work and me getting home.
Missing your dog does not sound crazy to me, we lost my 1st dog after 16 years and it was a long time before we quit looking for her in her normal places. Just try to think about the fun you had with him.

Regina

 

[lmhall2000]

Hey guys! Skipped my walk this morning...my body said to go to sleep at 9pm last night and I slept straight until 7am...but it looked like it was raining all night so that's probably why I slept like a boulder! I just had my slimfast...I only had one meal yesterday but did allow myself some homemade cookies...so overall still not a very good healthy day...did I say I had 4 cookies and a spoon of dough? Okay, but I'm feeling energized and can tackle my laundry today. hoping the sun will come out and we'll have a picnic in the park.

I'm the same with our dog...she's 12 years old and yesterday I was playing Red Rover with my girls and their playdates...they wanted Sable (our lab mix) to come right over and she goes wherever I go...as soon as they called me to come right over Sable was at my every step. Then we played a trick to see if they could distract her while I walked to another part of the yard but she knew instantly and followed me...when I'm doing chores and going back and forth across the house she goes with me...she's like a magnet and it'll be hard when she goes....so I feel your pain...our dog has already won the award for the longest living dog in my family's history...all my childhood pets died tragic deaths...pitiful.

Gang...I see some amazing feats of not eating late...getting our water in....and choosing wisely...I'm going to try and mimic all that today! Keep posting your successes and they're sure to sink in to us all!

Have a GREAT Friday!
Tara