I am up bright and early and have a meeting at 745am. My dh had an early start to his day too so I have to get both kids to school. They are in opposite directions so this should be interesting. Hopefully I am not late to my meeting. I guess I should stop typing and get going. TTYL
So much I want to say.... Oh Well.
Beamer woke me up one time, too, crying to get on the bed. He sleeps on my bed in his bed, don't know why he had gotten off, but I plopped him back up. So I know I was up at least 4 times from 10-4.
This big hearing will suck the life out of the rest of my day so I may not be back until tomorrow to catch up.
to everyone who needs them and to all of you for sticking it out! 
for a great long weekend! Congrats to DS! 
Did not do all that great with my eating but came back to a one pound loss.I think due to all the walking and maybe overall less eating during the days since I didn't eat on the bus.
Congrats! for not eating on the bus! That would be a huge NSV for me. I always get hungry on car/bus rides. 
on C25K! for jumping right back in and the immediate loss! I know for me, it isn’t the food I eat when I’m on vacation, but the flying that causes the gain. You are dealing with a lot and I know that you are doing better than your best that you possibly can right now. Hope you escape whatever DH has and that weigh-in was good. Hey CC, glad you and your mom are enjoying the time together and eating healthy too.
We had our luncheon and I am reporting that I did not do well. I figured I wouldnt since I was in a crabby mood, my hormones are raging, and I constently feel like eating. I will say that since then my mood has gotten better and I am hoping that by tomorrow I can start the week over again.Im starting to think I am bipolar dwarf...at least during TOM.
to you. I was happy to read that you are doing better this morning. 
Melissa. Im so sorry. I hope that you are able to heal from what happened very soon. I think the important part is that you got out there and ran. I think it was Taryn that talked about how just a little bit helps keep your body used to running. to everything! I love having the Energizer Bunny around! to an awesome mom! Congrats! (Just dont push yourself too hard ) Congrats on the job! Have a great trip! My mood already feels better today
Hope you have a great day! Thats great! Hope AK is feeling better. for a loss this week! Hope work/school goes well today. 
Have a fabulous trip and WOOHOO on the job!!!
Sounds like you have a plan for getting some exercise, and hopefully you'll be able to jump right back on the wagon when you get back!Shannon--thanks for all you do! Hope things are going well at the new job!drive by post to say the results are going to be late.
I'm hoping to finish them off before work tomorrow, but if I can't then they'll be done before I go to bed tomorrow.
Hope everybody is doing great!
Sending hugs and pixie dust to anyone who needs them.
Lindsey--glad you are feeling more positive today!My mood already feels better today
Down more on the scale this morning so everything is good here. Sticking to the diet this week is easier than I thought. And I think the possibility of winning some money at the wellness center is also having an effect on me especially since the prize would come a week before Christmas.
TTFN
glad you're having a good week Tracey! And as for the getting woken up--I was at my mommy dearest worst when I got woken up in the middle of the night. When ds was a baby I was ok--he was sick so much. When he got older, I was cranky. The same kind of stuff--I can't sleep (well neither can I since you woke me up
), my throat hurts, I can't breathe, will you rub my back. And he never wanted Mike. And why is it that he always woke up rested, and I was exhausted???? Anyhow, hang in there. Just keep telling yourself you only have them for a few years. Hope your day isn't crazy.So if those numbers on the scale don't show what you want to see then think of some other ways that you are successful because those numbers are just numbers, they aren't who you are!
Off to do my last chance workout this morning at 5:30 a.m.
Have a great day all!
I read that article this morning. I am off to finally buy some pants today, and hoping to be in a 4 (I can't believe I just said that). So just being able to say that, I feel very successful!
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Keep on keeping on. One day at a time, we will all get there.
Watching the Chilean miners begin rescued! I started sobbing when the first miner came up! How emotional for those families! God Bless them! I pray the rest of them come up quickly and safely!
DH will be home any minute now!
Have a good night!
TTFN
I'm more nervous about this one than I have been about any previous ones. I think it is because I have no real details on the job and it is retail which I've managed to avoid fro 41 years. I'm not sure that I can make the hours work into our lives. I'm trying to be optimistic, but I just don't know.
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! I hope AKs cough goes away so you both can get some sleep! .
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. Yuck. I hope it passes quickly. I rescheduled the trainer for Saturday morning and I will not cancel again! DS has a baseball game this evening, home for dinner and homework, then Im taking some Nyquil and going to bed I need to get this crap out of my system! Plan for tomorrow is up in the air if I feel better Ill run after work, if not Ill go home and rest. Friday I am definitely running theres a nail place about 2 miles from my parents house, Im hoping to run up there before they close to get my eyebrows done (its been too long, they are seriously out of control) and then run back. Im OK running in their neighborhood in the evening because its pretty well lit and there are always people around, but I will not run around the lake near their house after dark too scary 
! Saturday I have the trainer in the morning, DSs baseball game in the afternoon, and then well try to go pick our pumpkins. Sunday has already been declared a clean the house day. Ill get as much done as I can, then Ill decide whether or not to call in professionals . 
Wow, this thread sure can get overwhelming if you don't check in every day (and I'm guessing maybe even a couple times a day, lol)!
I didn't have a chance to read up on everything I've missed, but I did want to check in and say that I'm still here, and still working on the weightloss.
My DD will be 8 weeks tomorrow and I've got my AF back alreadyI'm going to assume thats why I'm not seeing any drop in numbers yet this week, I'm guessing a bit of water retension.
It was my 6th Anniversary on the 9th so we had one splurge dinner this week. Baked lasagna with some cheesecake for dessert. But no more of that! Just a one time special occassion thing.
As long as temps don't get too cold this week I'm going to try to go for a walk each day with the kiddos to the park. And if it gets too cold then I'll just hop on the treadmill here at home.
I hope everyone is doing well. I'm going to try to check in to the thread more often so that I can keep up with everyone!
Have a great evening everyone!
I forgot to post my weigh in on Friday and I still need to send it in. It wasn't good I gained about 3 lbs. No surprises I know why most of it was food and not tracking and part was bloating for AF that started up yesterday.
I need to recommit myself to this plan. I took measurements and have to get back to exercise. Its just been one thing after the other. I had the interview(no news came, so no job.
Here is my shocking horror story might sound like something fake or a Halloween prank but I assure you it is most definitely NOT. I was helping my mom throw her Sunday papers because she wasn't completely healed up from shoulder surgery she had after breaking it. Her accident insurance said she wouldn't receive any more checks because her benefit was used up. So I agreed to help her out with the Sunday ones since they are so much heavier. We were almost done at this point she does this trailer park then she has a few in an apartment complex. I had thrown a paper up and saw a "guy" walking behind the VW van in the carport didn't think anything of it other than he was an early riser out doing whatever. My mom realized Ihad thrown a regular paper(one without the tv guide they think they need to charge extra for) instead of what I really needed. So she backed up and I got out to retrieve the other one. Again didn't think anything of why he hadn't picked it up by then. I went up a bit more to throw the correct one up on the porch stairs and looked over to say high if he was still there. Instead I saw the horrifying sight of a young man standing where he had backed up to the other side of the VW then I looked down for some reason and he was holding a very long machete knife. Flight responses kicked in and I backed up turned and ran to the car, tripping on my own feet just as they do in movies. My ankle hurt pretty bad where I had kicked my self and then managed to smack my hip on the car door getting in as well as pulling it very quickly closed. Fortunately that is all that happened but it was traumatizing enough. He did not proceed forward or even come out that I know of but I surely didn't look back. I'm quite sure he was mentally challenged as he gave out a very child like chuckle(heehee) and by the way he backed up not likely homicidal but still. Its just creepy that he was very very pale like he'd never been outside during daylight. Of course the moment won't quit playing in my head and its nearly impossible to fall asleep without something to watch to avoid thinking of it. I was a little bit easier to fall asleep last night so hopefully it lessens or I'll need to go see Dr. and get referrals.
I was totally fatigued yesterday from that and from general lack of sleep from being up all night that night when I'm not used to those hours.
Anyway I hope to get back on track with this challenge. I'm hoping it will help take my mind off other things some but I know I need to deal with this to too. I haven't had much appetite since Sunday morning but when I do get a little hunger I am not eating stuff that is good for me. I grabbed quick stuff including the Doritos I had picked up only because they had a good sale. UGH!
I'm really glad I planned my meals for the week, otherwise I think this could be a very bad food week. DS called me twice at work today with more issues. It's all pretty normal stuff, but I am such a fixer, and he is so stressed out. I was proud of myself, though. The first time he called I asked if he wanted advice or if he wanted me to just listen. My instinct is to jump right in and start trying to fix things. He said he wanted advice, so we talked things through. Anyhow, he has a plan, so we'll see how it goes.
Cam--congrats to DS!
We had a boca burger w/ half a piece of provolone (no bun), broccoli, and mashed baby red potatoes w/ garlic, skim milk and a tiny bit of butter. It was so good. Tomorrow I'm making homemade bean soup. The beans are soaking overnight. I'll let you know how it goes. Usually I use canned beans, but thought I'd try this.
We ran tonight and it was so muggy--in the 60s but the air was dripping. For the QOTD--I noticed that the nuts are falling out of the trees--they were all over the path at the park and one hit our windshield when it fell. (kind of scary).
I haven't downloaded the garmin yet, but I think my timed mile was 8:22. I was hoping for under 8:00, but was happy. I'm going to run the next timed mile in the morning and see if it makes a difference.
Ok, guess that's it. Have a nice evening.
I"m still here, but for those that know me thru my WISH journal, you know my life is NEVER normal.
Not sure when I last posted.....Ins. Co. finally got DD's mouth splint payment figured out. They paid MORE than they had quoted me
Saturday went to Balloon Fiesta - gorgeous, perfect morning.
Sunday night I went downstairs to get laundry (My house sits on a hill - looks 1 story from front, 2 from back - 3 kids rooms, fam room, laundry, bath, storage rooms down) and stepped in a puddle. Our sewage pump (takes all water from house & shoots up to street level sewer above) failed & raw sewage in my downstairs.
This exact thing happened 6 yrs ago.
So, Monday morning at 10 we had Service Master here cleaning, ripping out flooring, walls, doors, etc. House is total war zone downstairs. After about an hour, State Farm called back & said the didn't know if they would cover, said it would take a week to get an adjuster out here & know so cleanup could resume. NOT!!! Even ServiceMaster was calling.
So, they finally got one out on MOnday afternoon, servicemaster finishes today, I have to take pictures & inventory/price every item that was damaged, how old, how much, etc. The restoration people are coming today, then have to move everything out, and because open floor plan, they need to recarpet(I REALLY hope I can somehow afford to tile the down & wood upstairs, but doubtful) hall, DDs room, family room, closets, down, stairs, living, dining, & hall up. Paint it all, woodwork down. WHAT A MESS!!!
Then I have to put it all back together.
Meanwhile, I have a garage sale Fri/Sat this week, I start scoring 11/3 and will not be available at all from 11a.m. - 8:30.
Plumber ruined even more stuff installing pump & when I called to tell his company, to warn him that State Farm might not cover damages from his employee and that ServiceMaster had 3 guys who all saw the incident happen, he told me "if you're too lazy to wipe it off, I will come out with a wet paper towel and do it for you". Later said I must be one of those "sue happy b*tches" and then said if I was that hard up financially that I cared that his employee splashed raw sewage all over my personal property, that he'll come out and give me a dollar".
I am stressed and stretched to the max....add this to all my normal stuff. Going to get a quick short walk in when I finish this, then garage sale & basement stuff all day. Managed to watch BL last night sporadically. Sunday night I got 3 hours sleep, Monday night we ended up at a hotel, but still only for about 5 hours, but had no water in our house since they had to disconnect hot water to clean under & cut walls. Have to go outside to get downstairs to boys rooms, DD is in the office on couch as her room is total chaos. Stuff is everywhere. I need to clone myself....NOW!!!
If you are my Friend on FB, I posted pics. Some like a new set of silverware I had for DS21 when he moves out after grad in May ----with, literally, sh*t on the spoon! And that is one of the more mild ones, and this guy wants to wipe it off....I don't think so! I still haven't figured out how to put pics on here. Also have awesome balloon pics.
And, we still haven't found the hamster in any wall downstairs (but we've never smelled it and he's been gone almost a year)!! But they did find 10 beer cans inside my walls....gotta love NM!
Off to walk...no clue when I will be back on. If you're doing the Exercise challenge, eventually I will get a chance to update. Keep moving!
No clue what this is doing to my weight. Got in bed last night, shaking, feeling awful and realized that I had had a mini cinnamon roll and 1/2 a sausage biscuit at the hotel at 6 a.m., a bite of coffee cake around noon (literally - dog got the rest) and 2 bites of lasagna around 6 p.m. and less than 1/2 bottle of water all day. NO wonder I felt horrid. had a slice of cheese and lunchmeat with a bottle of water & finally slept.
Good morning, friends.
I am missing you all. I'm at the library and have a few minutes left before I need to go to work. I picked up a couple books on running, since I have so much free time at home now. I was on hold with verizon for 30 min last night and was so aggravated I hung up. But I need to get them over to fix my internet. I'm a procrastinator, that's for sure. My sister is going away this weekend, so I thought michael could get his weekend tv time in and I will catch up here for real.
Loved your qotd for today, Melanie, and last night when we were coming out of Market basket I saw the same sunset that Tracey did, and it was absolutely beautiful, big yello-orange circle in the sky with the red-orange fluffy clouds all around it, so I said "look at the sunset" to michael and the woman beside me thanked me and said she wouldn't even have noticed it. It's true, we rush around so much, and if I wasn't waiting for michael to get a gumball, I might have missed it too. thanks for the reminder to stop and smell the roses.
Off to work now. Hugs to those in need.
Didnt have time to reply yesterday, but I did read through all the posts. I thought I might catch up today but now I cant remember what I wanted to say
Cam I did remember salivating over all the delicious sounding food you made
Rose Hope your bean soup turns out yummy! Thats a great deal you have with yourself on the exercise Ill have to remember that when I start my morning workouts again next week
Taryn Im horrible when DS wakes me up in the middle of the night. One time when he was younger and had a bad dream I stumbled into his bookshelf and my hair fell into the fish bowl I woke up the next morning wondering why my hair was wet and smelled like fish food it was super gross
JOANNEL Congrats on the new job! Have a great trip!
Lindsay Yay for a better mood today!
Melissa Yikes! Hope you heal from that experience (physically and emotionally) very soon
CC Its so awesome that you take the time to respond/reply to all of us! Thank you
Julie Yikes! Good luck with all of that. I am always amazed when people in customer service oriented businesses are so rude and inconsiderate Im sorry you had to deal with that guy on top of everything else
Deb Good luck with your interview! Deep breaths!
Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that
So I made quinoa for the first time yesterday. I used half water and half chicken broth. It was interesting, I liked it, but I need to add something to give it a bit more flavor because it was a little too bland to eat often or to be a main dish. Maybe caramelize some onions and add them to the pot while it simmers? Im really good at following recipes but I couldnt make up my own to save my life! Does anyone have any suggestions
I have been in denial for the past few days, but I cant deny it any longer I have a head cold
Hope everyone has a great, on plan rest of the day!
Bree
WOWOWOWOOWOWOW!!! I am so excited for you! You should be so proud of yourself! ! That was the other thing I wanted to tell you - how awesome it is that your son son has received those honors - academic and band related - congratulations ! Good luck with your deadline!I need to recommit myself to this plan. I took measurements and have to get back to exercise. Its just been one thing after the other. I had the interview(no news came, so no job.
There are many of us here who are feeling a bit drained right now. Big hugs to us all! Please be sure that you do not push too hard.Take some of these regular measurements to stay motivated, even if the scale isn’t moving:
Body Measures – dress size, waist, hips, neck, arms, fitting into favorite clothes
Performance – more endurance during exercise, doing them at a higher level, jumping higher, walking longer, running faster, playing a sport better
General Feeling – rate energy level, rate attitude and outlook, track how often you feel very sleepy during the day, rate your confidence level
Health – blood pressure, cholesterol level, blood sugar level
Intangibles – how you look, compliments you receive, how others respond to you
Here is the link to the article if you are interested http://www.sparkpeople.com/resource/motivation_articles.asp?id=104
So if those numbers on the scale don't show what you want to see then think of some other ways that you are successful because those numbers are just numbers, they aren't who you are!
Time for more group hugs! Sorry to hear about all the troubles. Be sure that you remember to take care of yourself when all of this is going on.Interveiw in 1 hour
Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes – which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that
Goodness, that would probably send me over the edge. Yuck! Let me know if you need help with the exercise thread.Hope it went well.Interveiw in 1 hour
Bree--are you really a beginner runner or are you just putting us all on?Monday evening I had one of my best runs ever. I have been averaging a 10 minute mile for a while now, and I was fine with that, I was more concerned about increasing my distance than my speed. Monday I did 7.5 miles in 62 minutes which I guesstimated to be about 8 and a half minute miles (can anyone tell me if I am doing the math right on that
Bree
That is a great time! I could run that 8 min. mile for one mile! My 6 mile time this weekend was under an hour and I was happy, because I think I could race it about 5 minutes faster. I'm hoping to do a 5k at the end of the month in the 26-27 range. You would smoke me! I think you will be more than prepared when you get ready to run a 1/2. When is the 10k?That's a great plan too--If you go to all the trouble to change and drive there, you might as well get the exercise in.
It was only that fast, because it was one mile!
Galloway wants you to check your mile time when you are getting ready to start training for a half, and with princess right around the corner, thought I'd see what I could do. I really felt sluggish last night, so I'm going to time another one next weekend when we do a shorter run. This weekend we're going 14, so no fast running. My half time is still around 11:00. But hoping since it has finally cooled off that I will see some improvement. We're looking at running a 1/2 in November and I'm hoping for a time of 2:15 (10:20). I still struggle a lot with body image. Somedays no problems, somedays lots of problems, but it's getting better. I also started a maintainers thread. There's very little activity on it, but occasionally Corinna, Pamela and I chat about maintaining.
