Your poor dd. Middle school is such a hard time for girls especially. I can still remember a period where I didn't have any close friends, and calling a girl to get together, and her saying, well, who do you ususally hang out with?, and feeling so low. I hope your dd does try out for cheering with some other girls, and does well. It's so hard to see other kids being hurtful to our kids. Hope you are feeling better soon Jenn. ( and sorry about your colts
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Girls are SO mean to each other!! I had so many issues with other girls in school growing up. Fortunately I developed a thick skin. I was a cheerleader, despite not being one of the "popular" girls. I still wasn't "one of them", but I worked hard and cheered my heart out those few seasons. I've always been proud that I had the COURAGE to try out. Tell your DD to go for it, despite the other girls attitudes.
I'm using WW online, and it is very easy for me to figure out portions. Between that and my scale, and definitely my treadmill, I have most of what I need. The BL thread is also an incredible tool -- connecting me with a group with a common goal, where someone always has a hug or a gentle admonishment -- and someone is always chatting, so you never have to feel like you are the only one in the world who really wants that brownie.
I don't know what I ate last night, but I had done 1M on the TM this morning when I started sweating profusely and feeling nauseous -- and it didn't get better from there. I stayed home from work and I'm sipping chamomile tea. My dh is also have gastric trouble, so I think we have some sort of stomach bug. I'm hoping to feeling up to walking later, but if not at last I got that mile in!
Maria
Feel better soon!
Oh, man-I could not explain to my 23 year old niece that at one time, The Who was a cutting edge band that was actually good! I felt SO OLD.
As far as the weekend, I did pretty well. Swam for an hour on Saturday, long course yardage which means 50 meters each way. Took Sunday "off" but spent the whole day cleaning so I was definately moving. I did have ONE slice of pizza, but made salmon, veggies and butternut squash risotto later and ate popcorn (no butter) and drank cranberry iced tea during the game.
The tool I use most for my weight loss is my iPod. My out of water workouts depend on it! Without it I would never be doing C25K!!
Recipe for the risotto please!!! I love butternut squash!
Monday QOTD: What are the tools that you use most in your weight loss journey?
First of all..... my cheap spiral bound notebooks that I use for my food and exercise journals. I journal virtually every meal, every day. I have been doing this for two years so it has become a habit. Plus I keep track of my exercise (type and minutes), my water (although not so much lately), my TOM (since it influences the scale).
Second.... my digital food scale and good old fashion measuring cups/spoons. I used a cheap old WW food scale for about 18 months before I asked for this nice digital scale for my birthday last year. It has been worth every penny (($50 at Target). It sits right out on my counter so no excuses. It measures in ounces or grams and has a "tare" feature. I would HIGHLY recommend it. Measuring things like nuts or cereal is much easier and more accurate to measure on a scale versus with a cup or spoon.
Third.... posting daily here with my DIS WISH friends. I haven't attended WW in over two years, but I still need support and accountability and I have definitely found it here. The people here provide enormous amounts of feedback and help if you let them. I am thankful for ALL of you, every day!!
I'm at work again today, so I may be able to hop on here sporatically. I will be a the Y after school and then DS has a basketball playoff game, so I probably won't get on tonight.
I was able to get several half-finished scrapbook pages done and in the books yesterday and then I got another handful of pages started, so I was pleased with my progress. However, about 7pm I started getting a headache so I cleaned up and figured I'd chill for the rest of the evening. I fell asleep aout 9:30 pm but woke up at 11:30 pm with my head just POUNDING. I struggled to drag myself to the bathroom and swallowed down 3 Advil. I managed to get back to sleep and did okay the rest of the night. I haven't had a headache like that in AGES. Glad it didn't last. I don't think it was a migraine because I don't have the "migraine-hangover" like I kind of expected.
My SIL has asked me to email her sister and offer her some "beginners advice" since she has started WW. I have some ideas, suggestions, and food lists for her, but anyone have anything else that they would offer a WW Newbie?? (BTW, this woman is about 48 and had never been overweight in her life until about 7-10 years ago. She has no kids and was only recently married for the first time in her life 18 months ago.) .........................P
I haven't been horrible, but I have gotten my chocolate in today.
I ended up splurging on a nice dress for formal night on the cruise. It was more than I normally spend on clothes, but its my favourite colour (royal blue) and I'm happy with it. Looks great, and the style will still look great even as a go down in weight. Then we headed to the second store, and I got 2 dresses (marked down 70% off 
) and 4 shirts. Those 6 items cost less than the other dress which amused DH. It really hit home, that while I haven't lost many pounds since May, I have definitely lost inches.
DS tells me that this year hamsters will be "the crowds." 
At some point in your life it might just be better to rest on your laurels! 
DH got me a beautiful anniversary ring -- it will be ready on Wednesday just in time for Valentine's Day. 
We laughed and laughed because DH said all he could think of was an ad that ran last fall "diamonds, that'll shut her up!" 
