Sister Challenge - moved to New Years Resolution in July

[kimwim8]

I bought some foot lotion stuff...do you think SVEN would rub my feet with it??

ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, good ol' Sven!! I've missed him!! Where's he been?? Maybe he's been with Bob, since I haven't seen him in a while too!

Enjoy your weekend!! Take some time to relax (I know, I know...it's impossible). Maybe you and your DH can get some time out by yourselves?? Hire a sitter & get outta there!!

 

[lovinaz]

I hope you are actually able to do nothing this weekend! We always plan that and something always comes up...

You need to relax!!! Lounge by the pool, go see a movie...

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey Marie! Wow a busy weekend turned into a busy week!

I hope you have a Wonderful, Calm, Relaxing weekend!! Take care of yourself. You Really Deserve it!! There is a little touch of peace to start you off.

Have a great day!

 

[CACruisin']

Hi Marie,
I hope you are doing absolutely nothing this weekend except sitting by the pool with a book and a tall glass ... of water of course

You are one busy lady and deserve a nice weekend off!

 

[kmp1191]

GOOD MORNING FRIENDS!!!
This weekend was FABULOUS!! I did some, not much, but some housework, dh did the yard, kids played.....didn't fight.....actually played...i bought a new patio set...BEAUTIFUL AND I LOVE IT!!! 10 piece set w/ cushions and everything! dh and i sat out there last night, threw some steaks on the grill, had a few beers.....HEAVEN...I'M IN HEAVEN!! it was really hot, but that's ok....it was RELAXING!!
oh,and I found a dog that we might get....i don't know...i filled out the application, so we'll see. It's completely different from any kind of dog i've ever had....it's a Pekegnese (sp?) mix. He's at a rescue shelter/humane society about an hour from here. dh said he doesn't want another big dog yet....me...i would love another Rottie, or a Great Dane, but oh well. I guess well find out later today or tomorrow if we can adopt him. I'll let ya'll know.

ok...weigh and pay!! I don't think my sisters are playing anymore....heck, i don't know if i'm playing anymore!! i haven't done a darn thing in 2 weeks!! dh asked last night when we were going to start walking again...even he misses it!! (of course, he's still losing weight...the turd!!)
ok...so the last time i weighed and posted was on 5/22 and i was at 157...well guess what....i'm not there anymore!!
i'm at 159. but that's ok....it could/should have been alot worse! i'm still in the 150's! I'm starting fresh again today...back on track....lots of water, salads & walking!!
ok...i gotta get ready for work...i'll check in later if i can! I have a meeting after work at the photo studio.

love ya'll!
marie


i'll call the sis's and find out if they're still playing or not...

 

[lovinaz]

I'm glad to hear you finally had a relaxing weekend! You will have to start your walks again when you get your new dog!!! I used to have a lab, and he was the best dog ever, but they are just too big for the house. I love my beagle, he is the perfect size (even though he is a total pain!).

Yep, you are right - today starts a new week and you can get back on track. And be glad you only gained 2lbs in 2 weeks. I gain 3lbs after a bad weekend!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Hi marie!
Glad you had a good weekend!!!!!!

by the way, youre right--you are still in the 150s and that is a huge accomplishment!! Good luck and congrats on starting fresh--YOU CAN DO IT!

 

[kmp1191]

Just got back from our 3 mile walk....FELT GREAT!!! i didn't time it, but it was probably around 45 min....gotta pick up the pace!!
i didn't feel 100% today....just kinda nauseous...or however you spell it....the girls at work brought sausage biscuts...i took one bite and threw it away...then for lunch we went to sonic...i got a grilled chicken sandwich & sweet tea....had 3 bites of that...just didn't feel like eating i guess...the tea was ok....but could have done without it. i'm in a good mood, so i don't think it's a depression thing....heck...who knows....i'm not gonna analyze it! dinner tonight is supposed to be chicken on the grill....we'll see....

lets see....still not sure what the status is on the dog adoption...i talked to them today and they said out of 25 applicants i'm at the top....so that should be good. he gets fixed tomorrow, and I think the kids and i will go meet him this weekend....see if he likes us, and we like him. i had to fill out a 2 page adoption form, and they check references and vets.....all this for a mix breed in a shelter...but i think it's cool that they want the best for these guys....i mean most of them have already been through hell, and these people want to make sure they are gonna be taken care of. when i talked to the woman today, she said that she likes it when a person shows alot of interest in an animal....(i guess i call alot.... ) she said that means that they will be good pet owners. i kinda laughed and said "yeah....my rottie liked us." boy i miss him.

ok...anyway...i'll keep you updated on the dog progress....
have a great evening all.....
marie

 

[CACruisin']

Glad your weekend was so nice and that you got your walk in and it felt good.

Good Luck with the dog adoption.

 

[lovinaz]

I'm glad you got that walk in! Sorry to hear you weren't feeling that great. Maybe you are worried about the new dog?

I hope everything goes well and you have your new family member by this weekend! I didn't know it was such a task to adopt one, but I can totally see where they are coming from. Good luck, let us know how it turns out!

 

[Foxfiregrrl]

Hey Marie! Glad to see you had a good weekend!

Good Luck on the doggie adoption! I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you! We got 2 kittens from a farm this weekend. It is so nice to have a pet again They bring so much joy and excitement into your home. I hope you find a wonderful pup that fits your family perfectly!

Glad to see you are getting back on track! You can do it!

Have a good rest of the week!

 

[kmp1191]

Good morning friends.....(sounds like Mr. Rogers.....WON'T YOU BE....MY NEIGHBOR!! )
dh and i did our 3 mile walk again....did it in about 40 minutes....he even said we had a good pace going...about 13 min mile...walking...not running. Anyway, it felt great!! it was about 98 degrees out and we were both soaked when we got home!! food has been pretty decent....
yesterday....
b-plain biscuit
l-cheese & crackers....2 or 3
d-grilled chicken salad wrap w/ italian dressing...(darn it was good!!! made it at home!)
w-64 oz
exercise-3 mile hotter than haties walk
resisted-candy drawer, marshmellow moon pie, little debbie stuff

Anna, Amy & Amber.....AAA thanks for the support and good wishes on the dog. i guess i am nervous about it, but that's ok. Amber, congrats on the new kittens....i'm sure they are alot of fun. i'm not sure how our cat will be if we get this dog....she'll adjust i'm sure.

have a great day!
marie

 

[lovinaz]

You had a great day yesterday! Ate well, got your walk in - WAY TO GO!!!!

 

[Blueeyes101817]

Great job on the walk!!!!!

 

[CACruisin']

Marie, you are awesome getting back on track eating well and exercising. You go girl!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey lady!! Maybe I should go away more often!! You get all inspired and back on track!! Now, if only some of that could rub off on me...

Good luck with the dog adoption. I hope it all goes through for ya!!

Hope to talk to you soon!! Keep up the GREAT work!

 

[goldcupmom]

Wow, Marie, sounds like life has been busy as usual!

Hope the dog adoption goes ok. Peke's are so cute!

Have a great rest of the weekend and a good week next week! Hopefully the pup will be in your home by then!!

 

[CACruisin']

Hey marie, are you a new puppy mama? Hope you had a great weekend and have a great week!

 

[kimwim8]

Hey Marie - I hope everything's ok with you. It's been almost a week and not a peep from ya.

Take care lady & post when you can!

 

[kmp1191]

Oh my gosh.....I am sooooo sorry for not being a better friend. I just really haven't been on here lately....even though I think of you guys all the time.
Ok....so updates are in order.....
I got an e-mail on Thursday saying that another application for the dog was recieved before mine, then on Saturday, I got an e-mail saying that the people were going to "meet" him that evening. Then Suday I got the e-mail saying that they had adopted him, and that they were sorry. Yeah, I'm a little depressed about it, but hey, at least he's got a home. I'm really torn as to whether or not I want another dog or not now. If it takes that long, and that much of a process for someone else to decide whether you should have a dog or not, I'm not really sure I'm up for it. Yes, I had my hopes up on this little guy.....just not sure I'm ready to be turned down again. DH and I have both been on Petfinder in the evenings, and I'm not sure we are agreeing on what we want. I still want a big dog....Boxer, Great Dane, something with some presence, but if we get a big one, it would have to be a puppy, because I won't trust an adult dog around my kids. It has to be raised around them. DH wants to get a small house dog....he did an application for a Pomeranian. I just don't know that I can go from a Rottie to a Pomeranian. Just too fluffly and yappy for my tastes. I'm also leaning towards a Golden Retriever. Personality plus, great family dog, but they shed...ALOT....
oh heck....see, this is where I'm at.....do I or don't I? Should I or shouldn't I?

ok...the diet....it sucks! Dh and i have been doing the 3 mile walks in the evening. Feeling really great about it, but I'm not losing any weight. I haven't stepped on the scale yet, but I can tell in my clothes. They aren't tight, but they aren't loose either. I guess they fit, but that's not good enough!
We went out to dinner and a ballgame on Friday....Mexican....LOVE those Fajitas!! At the game, I had a (one) margurita and it was HEAVENLY!!! The reason I'm telling you this is so you know I didn't drink excessivley.....at least not enough to justify the migraine I had on Saturday. It literally knocked me out. I was ok when I got up, took the kids w/ me to get dh surprise fathers day gife (new t.v)...but about an hour into the shopping trip, I couldn't see out of my right eye....then the tunnel vision kicked in....then my face went numb. Kinda scared me. Good thing I live close to the mall, cause it was a slow drive home. Anyway, I called dh, told him what he was supposed to get, but that I wasn't capable of doing it, and that I was going home to lie down......5 hrs later I had my vision back, but was still not 100%. I never did fall asleep cause it hurt to bad. Anyway, when he got off work I told him we could make a quick run back up to Sears....and we did....and he got his t.v. (picked it up yesterday). While he was talking to the salesguy, I had to go find a place to sit down....head went numb again.....
ok....so Saturday evening/night, it stormed like a dickens. Power was out for about 5 hours. Nothing to do but sit in the garage, visit w/ neighbors. I stayed in the house, in the dark....enjoying the quiet!
Sunday was good. Head was fine...still attached.
I have no idea what I've eaten....hasn't been that bad, but not the best either. Lots of salad wraps, and grilled veggies. No cokes, just water.

Anyway, that about does it here.....not good news, but not bad news either. Sorry about not posting as much.....just in a funk i guess.

love ya'll!
marie

(sorry so long..... )