Sharon's Journal -150 here I come!

[DoeWDW]

Sharon, you sound like you're doing well!! Glad to hear the activity level has dropped off a bit so you can catch your breath, especially if this is your busy time at work!

My work also uses June 30 as the end of our fiscal year, and we're implementing a new accounting system July 1st. I feel so bad for our finance people - they are very stressed at the moment!

Your idea of maintenance is a good one! Even if you don't lose any weight by your Vegas trip, you're still eating healthier and (hopefully) getting some exercise in. You can only do so much, ya know?

I'm sending credit/debit balancing pixie dust your way!!

 

[sharoncity]

Doe - your pixie dust made me laugh!!

TOM arrived this morning. I am feeling very chunky and I am NOT happy about it. I guess it means I need to get back on track and pronto. I was feeling pretty good about myself just a few weeks ago. I need to get serious again. That, combined with the after TOM lose should really help.

I am also feeling kinda lousy today. I am not sure if it is my allergies or a virus. One of the girls in the office has had a virus for the last week. I'm not sure if I caught that or what. No time to slow down here. I'm in high gear at work for the next week or so minimum!

Good thoughts and goes out to everyone!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Strings]

Hi Sharon,

I'm sending healing It should be illegal to be ill and have TOM. I hope you are feeling better soon.
Beth

 

[vald1977]

Hi Sharon,
Sorry to hear you aren't feeling well. Sending pixie dust that you'll feel better soon. Take care.

 

[DoeWDW]

Sharon, that "chunky" feeling - oh I know it well!! In a week or 2 it will be gone and you'll be feeling much thinner. Just hang in there and let Time work for you!

I'm sending Energizer Bunny to help you tackle the workload at the office! I hope you get a long weekend, in spite of closing out the last fiscal year.

I'm sending and best wishes for a wonderful weekend!

 

[sharoncity]

Hi all! I am here at work this AM. Kind of weird - no one on the roads, no one in the building..... I am hoping to get a lot done today! It is raining out and generally not too nice, so I don't feel too bad about being at work.

I was pretty good this weekend, especially considering it was a holiday. I am down 2 pounds, but still need to drop 2 more to get to were I was. I have been pretty serious, so I am hoping to see at least 1 of those pounds walk away this week!!! My DH suggested joining Curves. That just might work for the next 2 months. Don't know if I could find the time when kids return to school/activities, but maybe I should join for July and August. I'll give it some thought as I do my work today.

This coming weekend we are going camping (locally) for 2 1/2 days. Then next Sat we leave for a week long camping trip to Lake George, NY. I am REALLY looking forward to that!!!!

I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable 4th!! Maybe you have some were you are. There is none here for me to share!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Hi Sharon!
I am sending huge amounts of your way today! It sounds like you will be able to get a lot done at work today. That should make the rest of the week easier.

Congratulations on the weight loss too! Keep up the good work! You can do it, Sharon!

Have a wonderful day today!

Tracy

 

[Strings]

Hi Sharon,

I hope yesterday was productive. I also hope the finally showed up for you. Congrats on losing those 2 pounds.
Beth

 

[DoeWDW]

Sharon, I bet you're a busy gal getting ready for that week of camping in Lake George NY! I hope you have nice weather and lots of time to just chill out and recharge your batteries, enjoying nature!

Enjoy your day today!!

 

[sharoncity]

Hi Doe! Yes I am quite busy this week. Trying to get lots done at work so everything goes smoothly for my weeks vacation and then also trying to pack and get that stuff all in order. That's okay though, it is worth all the hard work to have a week of R & R!!!!

I was really off plan last weekend and paid for it on the scale Monday morning. But I have been staying OP through out the week, so 2 lbs have left so far. I am hoping another lb or two will be gone before we leave Sat morning. That would give me a little breathing space for my vacation! I am not planning to stay OP, but I am also not planning to go too wild either this time. I am up about 4 lbs from my lowest point, so I don't want to gain too much next week. Hopefully the weather will be good and we will do lots of bike riding. That should help keep the gains to a minimum right?!

Well, I'm off to get some work done. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week and I will stop by your journals soon!

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[septbride2002]

I just wanted to say have a great time on your vacation!

~Amanda

 

[sharoncity]

Hi All! Remember me???!!!!
I am back! I have lurked a little bit over the summer, but haven't posted in a LOOOONNNNGGGGGG time! I had 2 camping trips this summer - 1 week in Lake George, NY and 1 week at the Jersey shore! And then, to top all that off, my DH and I went to Las Vegas last week for 4 nights! Just the two of us! It was wonderful!!! Everything else is good with me. Kids are healthy, back in school and activities. I am busy, busy, busy, but I am used to that and it is good.
I returned from Vegas last Thur night at 10:30pm and went to Curves Friday morning to sign up!! I have struggled to just maintain all summer. The vacations didn't help though, so I am right back where I started. So having seen my Mom and several friends find much success with Curves, I've decided to pair that with my renewed WW efforts! I am hoping to lose 25 lbs total. Maybe by March??!!!
So, I am back with a renewed committment to myself. I don't know how much I'll get to everyone's journals, but please know I am still around and pulling for you all!!
Have a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[CheapMom]

Hi Sharon! I am happy to see your post here. You are going to do great. I want to hear a full report on Curves because I am considering that myself.
YOU GO GIRL!!!!

 

[Strings]

Welcome Back Sharon,

Sounds like you had a great time this summer. I liked Curves. Let me know how it is working for you. BTW, if you managed to maintain with a trip to Vegas in there, you have done great this summer.

Keep up the great work,
Beth

 

[vald1977]

Hi there Sharon,
I've been wondering how you are doing. Sounds like you have had quite the exciting summer . I'm glad your back . Good luck with Curves and let us know how it goes.

 

[sharoncity]

Thanks for all the warm welcomes!

This weekend was not so good. Started off well - went to Curves Friday morning for my introductory round. It went very well and I think I am going to like it. More on that later....

DH went away with the guys for the weekend to a NASCAR race, so it was me and the kids. Friday night we went for ice cream I've only had ice cream like 4 times all summer! But, hey, what the heck! Then Sat night my mom and I took the kids to Pepe's Pizza in New Haven (YES! THE Pepe's, as in Frank Pepe, inventor of pizza) Boy oh boy was it good. Again, I haven't had pizza in ages and this pizza is UNBELEIVABLE! So, two days, two strikes. Then on Sunday, we went to NYC with DD dance group. The girls took a dance class at Broadway Dance Center - truly an incredible experience! Then the group wanted to go to SerendiptyIII for lunch. That was okay - I had a seafood crepe, which I don't think was too bad points wise. I skipped dessert, which is what that restaurant is know for. But that's okay, I didn't feel deprived at all. So three days, 3 meals at restaurants, not so good for the diet.....

So, it is a new day and I am back on track. A little disappointed because I planned to go to Curves before work this AM, but DH needed be to bring the rental van back with him, so that got cancelled. I'm going to try for Tues after work. I think I can make that work. I NEED to make that work, so I will!

Hope you all had a great weekend! I did and the scale agreed with me this morning.

TTFN-
Sharon

 

[Strings]

Hi Sharon,

Seems many of us struggled this weekend. You were definatley not alone. I figure, if you're going to sin, enjoy it. Sounds like you did.

Hope today went well, and I'm glad you like Curves.
Take care,
Beth

 

[sharoncity]

Well, yesterday went well! I stayed OP, so I am happy with myself. I brought my workout clothes with me to work today. I am hoping the babysitter can stay for an extra 45 min so I can go straight to Curves after work. Otherwise, I'll go home first, check on kids and leave DD, who is 12, in charge for the 45 min. I leave them alone for an hour or so here or there, but not more than that yet. DD is very responsible, but DS is only 7, so I am not comfortable leaving them alone for too long. DH doesn't get home from work till 7:45 pm and Curves closes at 7:30, so that is no help.

I brought my oatmeal to work as well as a yogurt. I think I'll have a bowl of soup for lunch. Not sure yet about dinner. Took my vitamin, just need to remember to get my water in!

I am starting to look toward Oct and setting some monthly goals for myself. That seemed to work very well for me in the spring, so I am going to go back to that. And, this time I'm really gonna make my exercise goal!! That should really help me meet my long term weight loss goal!!

I am feeling positive today. I think it is really gonna work this time!

Have a great day!
TTFN-
Sharon

 

[toystoryduo]

Welcome back Sharon!

It sounds like you are ready to go!! You're working out at Curves and you have plans for eating as well. Keep up the good work! Have a great Tuesday!

Tracy

 

[vald1977]

Hi Sharon,
I'm glad Monday went well for you and you are on the way to a wonderful day today . Since this is the only sun I think we are going to see today, I'm sending some cyber .