Beth's Journal-Bring It!

[keenercam]

Hi, Beth!
I am so glad you started a new journal and a new attitude! I am sorry I haven't been by here to say hello, but wanted you to know I am thinking about you.

Too bad you have to put up with that egomaniac at work. I LOVE that you aren't taking any crap from him. You are doing an amazing job of handling a difficult situation.

So, what do you think of "WICKED"? I absolutely LOVED it and am dying to know somebody who has read it so I can discuss it with them. There is so much depth to it. I read it the first time for the story and have loaned it to a friend for her vacation. But when she gives it back to me I am going to read it again for the allegory aspect of it, which I totally did not focus on the last time. DS11 and I love the music from the Broadway musical, too. Have you heard it? It is amazing! We are going to see it -- just him and me -- on July 6. Taking a train to NY and going to a matinee. It is a reward for him for his fabulous report card. Anyway, if you like the book, you should hear the music!

How sweet of Won to put together the montage of Katie's pix! Hope there's a pic in there of her and you playing a board game together, so she will always remember that you put her first. Funny, my daughter is 16 1/2 and I still crave the time with her. Thank God she still appreciates it. As they get older, it gets even better -- you can share their interests and support them in new endeavors. Enjoy every day!

Take care of yourself, sweetie. Have a wonderful day!

 

[DoeWDW]

Beth, I understand your frustration with Comcast. We usually don't have extended outages but we often have to reset our cable modem (at least twice a week).

The montage of Katie's pics sounds so cool! Thanks for mentioning the name of the software - may have to look into it.

Your ability to stay on plan with your food and continue your exercise no matter what else is going on is admirable! Thanks for inspiring me to try harder today!

I hope you have a wonderful Wednesday!

 

[lulu201]

Good morning, Beth! How are you today? DD picked "Wicked" for her free reading book at school. . .don't know if she actually has read it, though. I've heard some of the music from the show and it's beautiful. When I get to Broadway again, that's what I'd like to see.

Have a good Wednesday!
Erin

 

[Strings]

Hi All,

The sun is shining!!!

I made it to the Y and did 60 minutes on the glider. i only managed 750 calories because my knees are bothering me today. I decided to take it easy on the old things. When my knees are creaking loudly, you know the seasons are changing. I am much more reliable than a groundhog.

So far everything is to plan, but I added a string cheese to the meals. I need to make a trip to the DS to pick up the Incredibles too. I'll have my salad from the food court at the mall.

I was thinking about the photos from last night. I KNOW that I have lost over 70 pounds. Sometimes I can even see it, but when I think of myself, I still think that I am 270 pounds. It goes along with the negative self talk that Doe was talking about. It is a constant that I need to fight daily. I need to acknowledge the changes I am making to my body. It just was discouraging to me last night.

I need to run,
Beth

 

[plutosmyfav]

Hi Beth,

Yes DO take it easy on your knees! We've all had enough knee trouble!

I know what you mean about negative self talk. When I fall into old eating patterns I see myself back at my highest weight, too. I guess those are the times we need to journal and remind ourselves how far we've come.

You've come a long way, Baby

The photo montage is a great idea! I should do that, too.

Sunny

 

[DoeWDW]

Just stopping by to say hi and wish you a wonderful day, dear Beth!

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Beth!

Have a great day today!

 

[Strings]

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY!!
Friends dropped by last night, with chocolate fudge brownies. I endulged, and boy were they good. We had a good time, but they just wouldn't leave. They were still here at midnight.

Yesterday I managed to find some new sports bra. I paid through the nose, but they are worth it.

I am trying something new. I am having yogurt and eggs for breakfast. I need something to get me through the 2 hour long workout I have planned.

Plan for the day...
Laundry.
Go to the Y for cardio and weights
Clean the last bathroom.
Help clean katies room.

Meal Plan...
B: Yogurt and eggs.
L: Salad.
D: corned beef and cabbage. I'll skip the potatoes this year.

Ok, I need to go get some things accomplished.
Beth

Edit:
I'm back from the Y. 4 weight circuits and 60 minutes (857 calories) on the trainer. katie and I then alternated running/walking on the track for 1 mile.

 

[sharoncity]

Beth - sounds like you are having a good week. Don't worry about the brownies. Life is to be enjoyed too, right?!

With all these workouts, your measurements are going to be great. Keep up the good work! And yay for the new sports bra! No more (double pink bounces!)

Get some R & R in tomorrow and here is for a smooth weekend at work.


TTFN- Sharon

 

[Strings]

Well good news and bad news. The good news is that I don't have to work until midnight tomorrow. We are overstaffed, and they asked if I wanted the 1st 4 hours off. YES! The bad news is that our dryer exploded today. I made a point of being in the basement because I don't trust my DH's handyman skills. Sure enough, the motor burned out on it. I will be taking the wet laundry to the laundromat after dinner tonight. I am trying to be positive about it by thinking I will be able to finish Wicked while there. Unfortunately, I won't be making it to many journals tonight as a result.

Katie's elementary is having a carnival tomorrow night, I think we may go to that. We'll see.

Take care,
Beth

 

[keenercam]

Well, Did you finish it? What did you think? Are you dying to have someone to tell all about how brilliant Maguire was to wrap a story around our perceptions and the characters that have been long loved? Tell me, tell me!

Oh, sorry your dryer died. Glad you could look at the bright side.

 

[sarahsmom73]

Happy Friday Beth!

Sorry about the dryer!

 

[Strings]

That's me today.
Last night, I stopped at Kohl's after the laundromat. I picked up a pair of jeans and a pair of Khakis, on sale. They are size 14. No stretch, just 14. When I started, it was a tight 24. Weigh in today was 195. I am down 2 pounds and it also gives me my new 75 pound clippie.

I also did manage to clean that last bathroom.

Plan for the day...
Cardio at the Y. I will see what I feel like doing. My legs are really sore.
Clean katie's room.
Journals.
Nap?

Meal Plan...
B: eggs and yogurt. I am absolutely starving today.
L: Salad.
D: I am making rubens for DH. I'll chop up some corned beef and swiss cheese for on top of a salad.

I did finish Wicked, and plan on PM Cam. I LOVED it and I pcked up Confessions of a Ugly Stepsister last night. I highly reccomend ti.
Take care,
Beth

 

[sharoncity]

OMG Beth! I am SOOOO happy for you, I am crying! (Tears of joy of course! ) That new clippy is just BEAUTIFUL!

MAJOR Party in Beth's Journal!!

:thewave: :thewave:

And size 14"s?! WOO-HOO!! You must be absolutely grinning from ear to ear!! I am so happy for you Beth. You have worked so hard, gone through so much, but still managed to stick to your healthy living through it all. You should be very proud of all you have accomplished! Keep going baby! You gonna make it after all! (Can you hear Mary Tyler Moore here? )

Have a great weekend Beth! Hope you get some quality family time in!

TTFN- Sharon

 

[Blueeyes101817]

CONGRATS!!!!!! you are doing awesome--with all that exercising youre going to be having great weighins--have a great weekend!

 

[wilderness01]

Congrats! You are doing so well and I am so happy for you. :thewave:

 

[pettyone]

Yesterday I managed to find some new sports bra. I paid through the nose, but they are worth it.

Yes, we must keep control of "the girls"...

 

[pettyone]

That's me today.
Last night, I stopped at Kohl's after the laundromat. I picked up a pair of jeans and a pair of Khakis, on sale. They are size 14. No stretch, just 14. When I started, it was a tight 24. Weigh in today was 195. I am down 2 pounds and it also gives me my new 75 pound clippie.

 

[septbride2002]

I am happy dancing for you Beth!!!
Your weight loss is awesome - you are doing so great!!!

~Amanda

 

[toystoryduo]

Congratulations, Beth!!! I am so proud of you!