In search of my body...not the one I ate! Part Deux... We sit at the popular table!

[goofyfan-12]

Good morning everyone.... wakey wakey.....

It is too quiet on this thread today... me no likey...

Anyways - I have good news... despite the events of Sunday night thanks to a certain jerk, I lost 3.5 pounds this week.... I am so freakin happy because it is the first measurable loss in about 6 weeks it seems like...

I feel like I have turned a corner and am ready to take on the task of losing the next 35 pounds....

Hope you all are having a great day!!!
Goof

 

[goofyfan-12]

thought of you when I saw this in a card shop over the weekend...

Enjoy -
Goof

ps - not sure why it is coming in sideways... it shows the right way in my photobucket album...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

I'm trying to catch up! But my fam won't let me. They want to eat.....take my computer....talk to me.....they just don't understand how far behind I am!

So much has happened here, I'd reply to everyone, but I have no words of wisdom, just Life is hard sometimes and it sure helps to have someone to listen. It amazes me how y'all are here for each other and it all started with a desire to lose weight and get in shape for ourselves!

I'll condense the last months of my life, you can fill in the rest! SIL passed away on April 16. I've been driving back and forth taking care of 2 families(45 minutes--I hate to drive!) The kids dad wants them, is taking great care of them, a mixed blessing and we have no legal rights...
So I have my life back and I'd like to drop about 45 pounds and look hot!

So, to all

Vicki

I'm glad your here in full force again!

Paula - Honey, i'm so sorry, but you are better off! No jerks needed!

Paula, Dawn, Kat, (and everyone else..)... i seriously some days when i sit here and read the words that we all write, i feel like someone crawled into my head and spilled my emotions out across this board just in someone elses words. It's eerie to me how people can understand and feel such similar feelings....

Erika - for the love, if you don't stop running like that you are going to DIS-A-PPEAR

Uhoh, i must have been a very bad chicken... my name isn't even LISTED on the cast list... i better send dwd my info....

I can't believe I left you off the cast list! I'm sorry. I will fix right away. I think I lost control with the newbies, the non renewals the random posters...

That's too bad E.

Man, what a horrendous crap-fest of a day. The bottom seriously, seriously fell out of our app at 3PM and is still fubar. I was on a problem call from 3-7:15, left for hockey, and got back on the call from 9PM-11PM. And I get to be in Wilson, NC (about an hour from here) at 8AM to spend my day wearing a fire-fighting hat.

However, they did fire my coworker after all. Spent some time basically going la-la-la while she was obviously being stood over and packed up her desk. I feel bad for the girl, but she really wasn't the right person for the job and had accomplished exactly zero in the 6 mos she has been here. We are sooo swamped all the time that everyone really has to pull their weight.

My hockey team won, but I pulled a groin muscle (which, doesn't feel very good at all).

Off to get some ice and a snack. Hope everyone else had a better day than me!!

Kat, what was the bid announcement at DH's job?

Good morning everyone.... wakey wakey.....

It is too quiet on this thread today... me no likey...

Anyways - I have good news... despite the events of Sunday night thanks to a certain jerk, I lost 3.5 pounds this week.... I am so freakin happy because it is the first measurable loss in about 6 weeks it seems like...

I feel like I have turned a corner and am ready to take on the task of losing the next 35 pounds....

Hope you all are having a great day!!!
Goof

Congrats on the 3.5 LOSS!! whoop whoop

I am very sad that Bob died. I know I had never met him, but the dynamics on the Podcast are so great, the loss is just hard for me. So, probably not going to post alot today.

And...my husband is here in the office working with me, which means, busy busy busy

 

[MaMabearJo]

yeah... I guess...

maybe tomorrow I will see that silver lining, but right now, I feel like crap because this just sucks...

thanks though..
Goof

I know I might be a little behind in saying this but he is a jerk, and coward, and other bad words we can not say on here. He is the one who is missing out on meeting a wonderful person. Don't let it get you to down there are wonderful men out there, it just may take a few hard hits to find mister right. Hold strong and here a hug

By the way, forgot to mention...

I ran 6 miles this morning! Goddess = me.

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL, I hope some day to run a mile, but right now I will stick with walking, I have been going everyday, my butt & legs really feel it. It sounds like you have a race this weekend, good luck..

Thanks!!! That really does mean a lot. I am trying harder as part of my campaign to not be fat anymore, to be truer to myself and reach out to people. Some of my recent experiences have also forced me to do so, and I am forever grateful to all of you in my life who have made it feel safe and comfortable rather than scary.

I am sort of down today, for some reason. I think it's the crummy weather. But hey, we are on our 3rd inch of rain in the last 24 hours, and we really need the rain here, so I guess I shouldn't complain.

In other news... there is a possibility that Mr Kat might get laid off this week. His company has a "big announcement" that they canceled a somewhat major management/incentive related trip so that everyone can be in town to hear it. We will be okay if this happens, but it would certainly not be a good thing.

Thinking about you, hope all is ok....

For those who are fans of the podcast....Webmaster Pete (Owner of the DISboards) just posted this:

I'm sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bob Varley passed away this afternoon.

We postponed todays show because Bob wasn't feeling well, he thought he had food poisoning. When his wife Diana came home from work, she found him in their bedroom and he had apparently been dead for a few hours.

That's all we know right now - all of us are heading over to their house to be whatever comfort we can to Diana and Brian. I'll update everyone as we find out more, but I ask that you all please keep Diana, Brian and the rest of Bob's family in your thoughts and prayers.

We've all lost a wonderful friend - a friend whose presence can never be replaced, and whose memory I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life.

Pete

I have never listened to the pod, but I know you are a huge fan. Sorry to hear of his passing.


Boy you guys sure talk fast on here, I don't boot up for a day or so and there are 8 pages of post. I love catching up though.

Daughter Sara was extremely busy with soccer last weekend, they played Friday night 1 game, Sat - 4 games - Sun 2 games. There team took third overall. She was really beat Sunday night. Her traveling team has tournaments this coming up weekend. They are a good group of girls been together for 6 years.

I was able to get some yard work done over the weekend inbetween games and rain. After my paperwork is done I need to get out there and cut my raspberries down today it is actucally a nice day out, just a little chilly.

Both my daughters are going to prom this year one with her boyfriend and the other with a really good friend Treyner ( yes Dawns boy) he had called her last week so they are going with a group and I know they will have a wonderful time. We had to go find jewerly and shoes to complete her dress.

My weight is moving down, I have been walking everyday and I figure after about a month of walking I will move into weights, I need to get my body ready for that. I did see the doctor again yesterday they had some last testings to talk about. She told me besides being pre-diabetic, I have an out of control insulin level. She wanted to put me on some meds that would help get them to normal, but I asked her if she would give me 3 months to try and do it on my own. She agreed, but I have to follow her orders. I must find a diet plan that works for me, but only allow 10- 12 carbs a day, I have to excersise everyday at least 30 mins. She really stressed how important this is, because I could have some serious problems in next few years... O

I told my husband, I alway new I was overweight and way out of control on my bad eating habits, but getting told you have no choice is a tough cookie to swallow...

I really want to make a better effort on getting on line and getting to know each of you better. I feel bad when I don't participate, and I look forward to reading about everyone 's up's and down's in life. I just need to come out and be more open, I sometimes just don't know when to jump in and chat. Ok, sorry I am rambling now.

everyone have a great day... jodi

 

[AKASnowWhite]

As for the date... he never showed.... not sure what happened...

So sorry Paula! You know, he may have gotten cold feet and changed his mind, which is understandable - but his behavior was downright rude, which is SO not cool

I stole my purple back, btw....

No surprises there! I woulda done the same thing!

It that like bringing sexy back?
OMG! That's exactly what I started singing....I stole my purple back...those other guys don't know where it's at...

I am just doing my first race this coming Sunday. I have no idea why I am such a chicken about it. I think I have impostor complex when it comes to running. I have only been running for just over 3 months and I keep feeling that eventually my body will catch on and say, "Wait a minute....we don't run....what are you thinking???" and I won't even be able to run a half a mile.

You CAN do it. And you WILL do it. I have some tips/personal experiences to share with you though...

I'm trying to catch up! But my fam won't let me. They want to eat.....take my computer....talk to me.....they just don't understand how far behind I am!

ME TOO!!!

I'll condense the last months of my life, you can fill in the rest! SIL passed away on April 16. I've been driving back and forth taking care of 2 families(45 minutes--I hate to drive!) The kids dad wants them, is taking great care of them, a mixed blessing and we have no legal rights...

I'm so sorry for your families loss....


Trying to catch up is tricky! Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday....I have to go to PT today (I AM SO SICK OF PT! It just takes up too much time!!!

 

[MaMabearJo]

thought of you when I saw this in a card shop over the weekend...

Enjoy -
Goof

ps - not sure why it is coming in sideways... it shows the right way in my photobucket album...

I just send that card to my girlfriend of 34 years who lives in Seattle yesterday.

Believen: Sorry for your loss, I am very close to my sister Inlaw.

 

[goofyfan-12]

I know I might be a little behind in saying this but he is a jerk, and coward, and other bad words we can not say on here. He is the one who is missing out on meeting a wonderful person. Don't let it get you to down there are wonderful men out there, it just may take a few hard hits to find mister right. Hold strong and here a hug

WONDERFUL WONDERFUL, I hope some day to run a mile, but right now I will stick with walking, I have been going everyday, my butt & legs really feel it. It sounds like you have a race this weekend, good luck..

Thinking about you, hope all is ok....

I have never listened to the pod, but I know you are a huge fan. Sorry to hear of his passing.


Boy you guys sure talk fast on here, I don't boot up for a day or so and there are 8 pages of post. I love catching up though.

Daughter Sara was extremely busy with soccer last weekend, they played Friday night 1 game, Sat - 4 games - Sun 2 games. There team took third overall. She was really beat Sunday night. Her traveling team has tournaments this coming up weekend. They are a good group of girls been together for 6 years.

I was able to get some yard work done over the weekend inbetween games and rain. After my paperwork is done I need to get out there and cut my raspberries down today it is actucally a nice day out, just a little chilly.

Both my daughters are going to prom this year one with her boyfriend and the other with a really good friend Treyner ( yes Dawns boy) he had called her last week so they are going with a group and I know they will have a wonderful time. We had to go find jewerly and shoes to complete her dress.

My weight is moving down, I have been walking everyday and I figure after about a month of walking I will move into weights, I need to get my body ready for that. I did see the doctor again yesterday they had some last testings to talk about. She told me besides being pre-diabetic, I have an out of control insulin level. She wanted to put me on some meds that would help get them to normal, but I asked her if she would give me 3 months to try and do it on my own. She agreed, but I have to follow her orders. I must find a diet plan that works for me, but only allow 10- 12 carbs a day, I have to excersise everyday at least 30 mins. She really stressed how important this is, because I could have some serious problems in next few years... O

I told my husband, I alway new I was overweight and way out of control on my bad eating habits, but getting told you have no choice is a tough cookie to swallow...

I really want to make a better effort on getting on line and getting to know each of you better. I feel bad when I don't participate, and I look forward to reading about everyone 's up's and down's in life. I just need to come out and be more open, I sometimes just don't know when to jump in and chat. Ok, sorry I am rambling now.

everyone have a great day... jodi

Jodi -

I am so proud of you for taking your health issues to heart and taking charge. You will do what you need to do in order to take care of yourself. We are all here to help you in whatever support you need and we won't let you fail. Just think of all the improvements you have made already. Before long, you won't even think about your old habits because you will be focusing on the new ones.

Stay strong -
Goof

 

[MaMabearJo]

Thanks Paula, you don't know how much I appriecate your friendship. My journey in life has alway been interesting. This kick in the butt is just what I needed to add another chapter. Love to ya Jodi

 

[Dizneydawn]

So much has happened here, I'd reply to everyone, but I have no words of wisdom, just Life is hard sometimes and it sure helps to have someone to listen. It amazes me how y'all are here for each other and it all started with a desire to lose weight and get in shape for ourselves!
I am soo glad you are able to be a more active participant here...and I am pleased you could see the benefit of this band of rebels..even if you were not able to join in always before.
I'll condense the last months of my life, you can fill in the rest! SIL passed away on April 16. I've been driving back and forth taking care of 2 families(45 minutes--I hate to drive!) The kids dad wants them, is taking great care of them, a mixed blessing and we have no legal rights...
So I have my life back and I'd like to drop about 45 pounds and look hot!

So, to all

Vicki

Sorry about your loss...but peace is her gain...we will listen to your feelings at any time..

For those who are fans of the podcast....Webmaster Pete (Owner of the DISboards) just posted this:

I'm sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bob Varley passed away this afternoon.

We postponed todays show because Bob wasn't feeling well, he thought he had food poisoning. When his wife Diana came home from work, she found him in their bedroom and he had apparently been dead for a few hours.

That's all we know right now - all of us are heading over to their house to be whatever comfort we can to Diana and Brian. I'll update everyone as we find out more, but I ask that you all please keep Diana, Brian and the rest of Bob's family in your thoughts and prayers.

We've all lost a wonderful friend - a friend whose presence can never be replaced, and whose memory I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life.

Pete

I was a part time listener and still shocked by this...it is such a wake up call to not poo-poo our health or of those we love...how old was he?

Good morning everyone.... wakey wakey.....

It is too quiet on this thread today... me no likey...
Lookey at her...she is feeling sassy! Her writing is even lighter..
Anyways - I have good news... despite the events of Sunday night thanks to a certain jerk, I lost 3.5 pounds this week.... I am so freakin happy because it is the first measurable loss in about 6 weeks it seems like...
I am sooo excited and proud of you...you are back on track and proof that falling off the wagon does not mean that we have to fall behind the wagon...we can run along next to it until we can jump back on...
I feel like I have turned a corner and am ready to take on the task of losing the next 35 pounds....

Hope you all are having a great day!!!
Goof

Both my daughters are going to prom this year one with her boyfriend and the other with a really good friend Treyner ( yes Dawns boy) he had called her last week so they are going with a group and I know they will have a wonderful time. We had to go find jewerly and shoes to complete her dress.
Yeah....I am so excited for that night and the fact will be that they will have a no issue...no drama night of fun...that is what PROM should be...
My weight is moving down, I have been walking everyday and I figure after about a month of walking I will move into weights, I need to get my body ready for that. I did see the doctor again yesterday they had some last testings to talk about. She told me besides being pre-diabetic, I have an out of control insulin level. She wanted to put me on some meds that would help get them to normal, but I asked her if she would give me 3 months to try and do it on my own. She agreed, but I have to follow her orders. I must find a diet plan that works for me, but only allow 10- 12 carbs a day, I have to excersise everyday at least 30 mins. She really stressed how important this is, because I could have some serious problems in next few years... O

I told my husband, I alway new I was overweight and way out of control on my bad eating habits, but getting told you have no choice is a tough cookie to swallow...

I really want to make a better effort on getting on line and getting to know each of you better. I feel bad when I don't participate, and I look forward to reading about everyone 's up's and down's in life. I just need to come out and be more open, I sometimes just don't know when to jump in and chat. Ok, sorry I am rambling now.

everyone have a great day... jodi

Jodi...I am so glad you are able to get this into your life plan...you deserve to take care of yourself....I am proud of you...

Update...
I was in the hospital last night again...white and red cells in the urineand the catscan showed a cyst now on the right kidney...blood pressure was high which fro me was not normal...I am making an appointment today for the Mayo Clinic...

Good news...I am down to 250.3 as of this morning...followed Jodi's lead and cut out the pop...and I wa not a huge drinker but did have about 1 a day the last few weeks...and I stopped eating the fast food I had been turning back to...

 

[DisneyWorld Delight]

BrcsDisneyPrncs
Real Life Name: Stacey
Location: NY
Family: Soon to be Hubby Bruce
Occupation: Benefits Coordinator
Goals: lose 100ish pounds, be happy and content with myself
Struggles: weight, stress
Interesting facts: how many benefits coordinators do YOU know with a degree in Recombinant Gene Technology.... thats right, i'm cool
Inside story you want to share: maybe later...
Favorite Disney Park, ride and song: MK, Pirates!

Stacey/Princess/Bride - you have been added. Again, sorry for the screwup. And you are COOL - Recombinant Gene Technology. (I don't even know what that means! ha)

And if you guys see I'm missing another member, let me know!

 

[3DisneyKids]

Good morning everyone.... wakey wakey.....

It is too quiet on this thread today... me no likey...

ME EITHER!

Anyways - I have good news... despite the events of Sunday night thanks to a certain jerk, I lost 3.5 pounds this week.... I am so freakin happy because it is the first measurable loss in about 6 weeks it seems like...

I feel like I have turned a corner and am ready to take on the task of losing the next 35 pounds....

Hope you all are having a great day!!!
Goof

HOLY SMOKES! AWESOME! WOO HOO FOR YOU! I am so proud of you! And doesn't this just completely ERASE jerk-face?? What a victory for you!

Kat, what was the bid announcement at DH's job?

Yeah, inquiring minds want to know!

Congrats on the 3.5 LOSS!! whoop whoop

I am very sad that Bob died. I know I had never met him, but the dynamics on the Podcast are so great, the loss is just hard for me. So, probably not going to post alot today.

I know that Liz and I are on the same page when it comes to the podcast. If you are not listening to the podcast, then you are missing the very best part of the DIS. And that this happened so suddenly...well, it has really rocked out little podcast community. The loss is hard, as Liz said....and strange since we never met him...yet, I have never "met" any of you either and I would be devastated if something happened to any of you.

, I hope some day to run a mile, but right now I will stick with walking, I have been going everyday, my butt & legs really feel it. It sounds like you have a race this weekend, good luck.. [/B]

Awesome news Jodi! I am SO SO SO PROUD of you for sticking with it and really making the commitment to improve your life. And walking everyday?!?! Look at you go! As others have said...we are definitely here for you and will help and support in any way we can.


My weight is moving down, I have been walking everyday and I figure after about a month of walking I will move into weights, I need to get my body ready for that. I did see the doctor again yesterday they had some last testings to talk about. She told me besides being pre-diabetic, I have an out of control insulin level. She wanted to put me on some meds that would help get them to normal, but I asked her if she would give me 3 months to try and do it on my own. She agreed, but I have to follow her orders. I must find a diet plan that works for me, but only allow 10- 12 carbs a day, I have to excersise everyday at least 30 mins. She really stressed how important this is, because I could have some serious problems in next few years... O[/COLOR][/B]

Is this 10-12 GRAMS of carbs per day???? B/c that is likely impossible, as most things at least have traces of carbs. Even Atkins allows for 30-40 grams.

You CAN do it. And you WILL do it. I have some tips/personal experiences to share with you though...

Well then SHARE! Cause I am freaking out here!


Trying to catch up is tricky! Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday....I have to go to PT today (I AM SO SICK OF PT! It just takes up too much time!!!

Sorry you are in PT Hell. How much longer? And how is the rest of your training? And when will we get the full trip report? And I stole my purple back yet again...

 

[MaMabearJo]

HOLY SMOKES! AWESOME! WOO HOO FOR YOU! I am so proud of you! And doesn't this just completely ERASE jerk-face?? What a victory for you!




I know that Liz and I are on the same page when it comes to the podcast. If you are not listening to the podcast, then you are missing the very best part of the DIS. And that this happened so suddenly...well, it has really rocked out little podcast community. The loss is hard, as Liz said....and strange since we never met him...yet, I have never "met" any of you either and I would be devastated if something happened to any of you.





Sorry you are in PT Hell. How much longer? And how is the rest of your training? And when will we get the full trip report? And I stole my purple back yet again...

Not sure why I can't quote where you wrote back to me, but I will put it here. I almost fell off my chair when she said the 10-12/day carbs. She must have seen my expression so this is what she wrote down for me.
15gm=1 carb or example if 1 slice of bread has 17gm equals 1 carb for the day. An example of a meal would be:

B
1 toast 1
egg
1 cup milk (skim) 1
1 Tsp. Peanut butter 1/2

L
Turkey Sand. 1
Apple 1
1 cup carrots (free)

D
1 baked potato 2
1 pork chop
1 cup milk 1
1 corn (starch) 2
1 cup broccoli (free) _______
9 1/2 Carbs
Snack : Have 2 left over

Does it make sense this is how she explained it...

 

[3DisneyKids]

Not sure why I can't quote where you wrote back to me, but I will put it here. I almost fell off my chair when she said the 10-12/day carbs. She must have seen my expression so this is what she wrote down for me.
15gm=1 carb or example if 1 slice of bread has 17gm equals 1 carb for the day. An example of a meal would be:

B
1 toast 1
egg
1 cup milk (skim) 1
1 Tsp. Peanut butter 1/2

L
Turkey Sand. 1
Apple 1
1 cup carrots (free)

D
1 baked potato 2
1 pork chop
1 cup milk 1
1 corn (starch) 2
1 cup broccoli (free) _______
9 1/2 Carbs
Snack : Have 2 left over

Does it make sense this is how she explained it...

PHEW! Yeah, that makes total sense. And it seems doable. Let us know how it works out!

 

[MaMabearJo]

PHEW! Yeah, that makes total sense. And it seems doable. Let us know how it works out!

Hopefully it will go ok, I just have to think about it a little. I am off for awhile got to finish a letter to an ex-subcontractor. Check in later...

 

[DISNEY4XMAS]

Subbing in
I can't wait to read more but I have to get ready for work maybe I will be on later tonight!

 

[goofyfan-12]

Not sure why I can't quote where you wrote back to me, but I will put it here. I almost fell off my chair when she said the 10-12/day carbs. She must have seen my expression so this is what she wrote down for me.
15gm=1 carb or example if 1 slice of bread has 17gm equals 1 carb for the day. An example of a meal would be:

B
1 toast 1
egg
1 cup milk (skim) 1
1 Tsp. Peanut butter 1/2

L
Turkey Sand. 1
Apple 1
1 cup carrots (free)

D
1 baked potato 2
1 pork chop
1 cup milk 1
1 corn (starch) 2
1 cup broccoli (free) _______
9 1/2 Carbs
Snack : Have 2 left over

Does it make sense this is how she explained it...

This is actually very similar to the Jenny Craig diet I am following. In all, I think I only have between 10 - 12 servings of carbs per day. Once you get used to the idea that carbs are not snacks you should find that this is very doable. Fruits and veggies will be your new best friends. The other thing I do is chose my carbs carefully, so that I am getting all of the yumminess I can. I love a good french bread, so that is my one carb splurge of the week and I plan a piece in to my diet for Sunday brunch.

Hang in there, you cut way back on your diet soda intake and survived so you will be able to make these adjustments as well. You can do it!!!!

goof

 

[goofyfan-12]

Subbing in
I can't wait to read more but I have to get ready for work maybe I will be on later tonight!

Welcome to the party... Jump right in when you get a chance...

this is a great bunch to hang out with...

Goof

 

[born2bird]

Kim--thought I would share this with you...I posted this on my team thread earlier. (By the way, have you considered joining one of the WISH racing teams?) Anyway, good luck with your 4 miler! I bet you can do it!

did it... wanted to die but I did it!! Thank you for the words of encouragement!! I have considered joining one of the WISH race teams but I feel like everyone is so out of my league.

From other thread:

I am just doing my first race this coming Sunday. I have no idea why I am such a chicken about it. I think I have impostor complex when it comes to running. I have only been running for just over 3 months and I keep feeling that eventually my body will catch on and say, "Wait a minute....we don't run....what are you thinking???" and I won't even be able to run a half a mile.

Imposter complex...that is it EXACTLY!!! I can't wrap my head around the thought that I am running. Grant it, I stll don't like it but I am doing it.

I'm trying to catch up! But my fam won't let me. They want to eat.....take my computer....talk to me.....they just don't understand how far behind I am!

Nothing a roll of duct tape and a lockable closet couldn't take care of

So much has happened here, I'd reply to everyone, but I have no words of wisdom, just Life is hard sometimes and it sure helps to have someone to listen. It amazes me how y'all are here for each other and it all started with a desire to lose weight and get in shape for ourselves!

I find it amazing that so many of us here have so much in common aside from the weight issues. My friends outside of this thread do not share so many commonalities. It is comforting to know there are people out there who uinderstand.

I'll condense the last months of my life, you can fill in the rest! SIL passed away on April 16. I've been driving back and forth taking care of 2 families(45 minutes--I hate to drive!) The kids dad wants them, is taking great care of them, a mixed blessing and we have no legal rights...
So I have my life back and I'd like to drop about 45 pounds and look hot!

So, to all

Vicki

I am so sory for your loss. It must be a relief for you to know that their dad is there for them. I can not imagine what they must be going through. Thankfully they have you even if it isn't on a fulltime basis.

For those who are fans of the podcast....Webmaster Pete (Owner of the DISboards) just posted this:

I'm sorry to have to tell everyone, but Bob Varley passed away this afternoon.

We postponed todays show because Bob wasn't feeling well, he thought he had food poisoning. When his wife Diana came home from work, she found him in their bedroom and he had apparently been dead for a few hours.

That's all we know right now - all of us are heading over to their house to be whatever comfort we can to Diana and Brian. I'll update everyone as we find out more, but I ask that you all please keep Diana, Brian and the rest of Bob's family in your thoughts and prayers.

We've all lost a wonderful friend - a friend whose presence can never be replaced, and whose memory I will hold close to my heart for the rest of my life.

Pete

Iam so sorry to hear this. IT certainly puts my crappy day into better prespective.

Man, what a horrendous crap-fest of a day. The bottom seriously, seriously fell out of our app at 3PM and is still fubar. I was on a problem call from 3-7:15, left for hockey, and got back on the call from 9PM-11PM. And I get to be in Wilson, NC (about an hour from here) at 8AM to spend my day wearing a fire-fighting hat.

However, they did fire my coworker after all. Spent some time basically going la-la-la while she was obviously being stood over and packed up her desk. I feel bad for the girl, but she really wasn't the right person for the job and had accomplished exactly zero in the 6 mos she has been here. We are sooo swamped all the time that everyone really has to pull their weight.

My hockey team won, but I pulled a groin muscle (which, doesn't feel very good at all).

Off to get some ice and a snack. Hope everyone else had a better day than me!!

UGGHHH!! The drama never ends with your job. Hang in there . To some degree, I bet you are quite used to dealing with these situations by now. Though the stress must be overwhelming at times. I am glad you got to have some fun even though you had to return to the crapfest afterwards. Be gntle with that muscle pull. Those can take a while to heal.

Both my daughters are going to prom this year one with her boyfriend and the other with a really good friend Treyner ( yes Dawns boy) he had called her last week so they are going with a group and I know they will have a wonderful time. We had to go find jewerly and shoes to complete her dress.

My weight is moving down, I have been walking everyday and I figure after about a month of walking I will move into weights, I need to get my body ready for that. I did see the doctor again yesterday they had some last testings to talk about. She told me besides being pre-diabetic, I have an out of control insulin level. She wanted to put me on some meds that would help get them to normal, but I asked her if she would give me 3 months to try and do it on my own. She agreed, but I have to follow her orders. I must find a diet plan that works for me, but only allow 10- 12 carbs a day, I have to excersise everyday at least 30 mins. She really stressed how important this is, because I could have some serious problems in next few years... O

I told my husband, I alway new I was overweight and way out of control on my bad eating habits, but getting told you have no choice is a tough cookie to swallow...

I really want to make a better effort on getting on line and getting to know each of you better. I feel bad when I don't participate, and I look forward to reading about everyone 's up's and down's in life. I just need to come out and be more open, I sometimes just don't know when to jump in and chat. Ok, sorry I am rambling now.

everyone have a great day... jodi

YAY for Treyner and your daughter!! What a perfect solution! I bet she is so excited. Oh to be young again...

While I am sure it is scary to hear everything that your docor has said, at least you are already taking steps to get healthier and the scale is proof of that.

Good news...I am down to 250.3 as of this morning...followed Jodi's lead and cut out the pop...and I wa not a huge drinker but did have about 1 a day the last few weeks...and I stopped eating the fast food I had been turning back to...

That is great, Dawn!!

 

[MaMabearJo]

Help I need a hot tub or personal massues my body is killing me Not only am I trying to get over a head cold that has taken over both ears now, when my family talks it sounds like the character on Charlie Brown WHA WHA WHA..... But I have been working in my out of control raspberrie patch. This garden has got a mind of its own, I swear the long pricky shoots were trying to eat me alive. I have never dug, pulled, racked and transplanted so much in my life. I had to finally quit and take some motrin and eat some supper. Hopefully a good 1/2 day tommorow I will be done with it.. All this work for berries I can just go buy - They are really good and I do freeze them and make Jam.

So where is everyone this evening? I am going for my walk soon and I will check back when I get home. Hope all is well.

 

[goofyfan-12]

Help I need a hot tub or personal massues my body is killing me Not only am I trying to get over a head cold that has taken over both ears now, when my family talks it sounds like the character on Charlie Brown WHA WHA WHA..... But I have been working in my out of control raspberrie patch. This garden has got a mind of its own, I swear the long pricky shoots were trying to eat me alive. I have never dug, pulled, racked and transplanted so much in my life. I had to finally quit and take some motrin and eat some supper. Hopefully a good 1/2 day tommorow I will be done with it.. All this work for berries I can just go buy - They are really good and I do freeze them and make Jam.

So where is everyone this evening? I am going for my walk soon and I will check back when I get home. Hope all is well.

There is nothing better than fresh picked raspberries. I miss those from when I was growing up. On the plus side - think of all the calories you just expended... who's the goddess now???

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