Something about Nothing, come join in........

[NashvilleTrio]

dagny, the only ones that i know that are trying to lose weight that have posted here are keisha shadow and myself. wait, someone else mentioned dieting, don't remember who.

That might have been me! But luckily I'm getting very close to my goal weight, so I won't be a part of the dieting club anymore. I'll then be a part of the "MAINTAINING" club!! You know - just maintain the weight that you're at. No losing, and definitely no gaining! But that'll still take some work, just not as much!!!

 

[wwessing]

I feel tall & svelte though...does that count?

I think that's the most important of all!!!!!!

Oh, Hello everyone

 

[Dagny]

i did lose over 35lbs before you saw me on the trip last year. then i stopped going to curves and dieting a month after i returned from the vacay.

Well when you saw me, I was closer to my high weight

:

how are you doing it?
counting calories?
SB diet?

I am really not doing anything "special". My hubby lost over 150 pounds in 18 month. He was severely overweight and he did it the old fashioned way - diet and exercise. I did, however, give up ranch dressing, mayonaise and beer. I do still have a beer when we go out, etc., but the days of the casual cocktail are over. I also was very diligent in working out for the first few months of 2007. I need to get back into a routine as well. I just really really hate working out

Not sure if anyone needs some inspiration, but here is what no sodas, mostly chicken and veggies and walking can do for you.

Here is his "before" shot at his high weight in 2004 (yeah and I wish I still was this skinny, sniff sniff)



Here is a shot that was taken in 2006




Yep, I am proud of him....

 

[keishashadow]

wowzer - doesn't even look like the same guy not that there was anything wrong w/pic #1 either.

Nice pics @ the Poly ?

whattya mean there's no quick fix?

actually, today i look more like Shrek

 

[loribell]

Wow Dagny he looks incredible! Unfortunately giving up the pop for me did nothing to help. I used to drink at least a 2 liter bottle of Pepsi a day. Stopped cold turkey over three years ago and changed nothing else in my diet and lost no weight whatsoever. you would think that with getting rid of that many calories a day I would have dropped some.

Oh well, I will just have to work really hard at it and get it off. I am tired of being this way.

 

[tlinus]

loribell

it got here today!!! Thank you so much! Court says "ooohhhhh" it smells good too!!

we will give it a whirl ! I will let you know!

 

[bubba's mom]

WOW!!! He looks fabulous! and he probably feels better too! And knowing he was disiciplined w/ diet and exercise.....amazing....congrats to your DH!!! he is now in the "maintain" portion of the program GOOD FOR HIM!!!!!

You wouldn't believe how much weight can be dropped just by "moving" and watchin' what you eat. Don't get me wrong, I chocolate....but now i only have 1 I don't drink soda and try not to eat breads/starches unless whole grain....that is a biggie right there. I know it ain't easy, but i once heard an inspiring saying: "Nuthin' tastes better than skinny" Amen to that!!!!

(Okay, off my soapbox now)

 

[tlinus]

Dagny!

is that the SAME DH?!?!?! He looks great!!! Congrats to him and you and good luck to everyone else trying to lose some excess pounds!

me? I'm just waiting for the synthroid to kick in!!

 

[tlinus]

as for the height question.....I am 5'7 and DH is 5'9. I don't thinkb2 has grown in the last year she is in the same size clothes she was in 2 summers in a row!!

OTOH - B1 grew 6 inches since June, has a size 7.5 woman's shoe

 

[damo]

Dagny, he looks about 20 years younger!!!

 

[loribell]

tlinus - You are most welcome. I hope it helps her out.

 

[roseprincess]

Hi all-
Haven't been here the last couple of days, so catching up reading the posts.
Mac, you asked how tall everyone here is? I am 5'2.

Mac- hope all goes well picking up your DS from college tomorrow. Praying for a safe trip for you.

I have been pretty busy lately. My 10yr old twins had a half day of school today, for a half-day institute. Tomorrow, I am chaperoning on my DS's field trip to the Art Institute in downtown Chicago and possibly go to Millenium Park, too. Haven't been to the Art Institute in many yrs. Should be fun.

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week this week to all the teachers and substitute teachers, too! At my kids' school, they make a big deal out of it.

Talk to you all later.

 

[bubba's mom]

Rosemarie.....this thread moves pretty quickly....it's easy to get lost if you haven't been here a couple days....

Our school has a luncheon for our teachers.....i wanna know how come all the teachers get "recognized", but NOBODY wished me happy "Hairstylist Appreciation Day"???? (it was 1.5 weeks ago)

 

[keishashadow]

Rosemarie.....this thread moves pretty quickly....it's easy to get lost if you haven't been here a couple days....

Our school has a luncheon for our teachers.....i wanna know how come all the teachers get "recognized", but NOBODY wished me happy "Hairstylist Appreciation Day"???? (it was 1.5 weeks ago)

i didn't know you were a stylist , i hacked my bangs yesterday it didn't go well. End of last year went from middle of my back to shoulder length & layers, darker too (not by choice). Keep telling the new stylist to go heavier on the highlights; she's had 2 chances thus far...just not getting it...not sure what to do to get her on the same page. I switched after 10 years @ another salon; stylist was an party-animal, starting to become annoying as to constant last minute cancellations due to hangovers. The salon owner didn't see it as a problem since she was her partner in crime.

tip your stylist well and often

hats off to teachers, used to coordinate the extravagant PTA hoopla - they seemed to enjoy it; but i honestly thought they'd rather have the money divided up between them ...that idea sunk like a rock with the members though

 

[bubba's mom]

i didn't know you were a stylist , i hacked my bangs yesterday it didn't go well. End of last year went from middle of my back to shoulder length & layers, darker too (not by choice). Keep telling the new stylist to go heavier on the highlights; she's had 2 chances thus far...just not getting it...not sure what to do to get her on the same page. tip your stylist well and often

have you tried showing her a picture? i get lots of pix off the computer these days.... OR try this w/ hilites: i give my clients a choice of 3 levels of hilites: subtle, medium or screamin' (equaling 30%, 50-60% and 80%+) maybe explaining it to her that way will help...either that, or she's afraid to go too heavy (which, i never understand, cuz it's always easier to "darken" than lighten) When cutting your own bangs at home, i tell my clients (when they HAVE to do it) to use kiddie scissors. smaller scissors = smaller mistakes...and always cut them dry.....hair can stretch up to 50% when wet....so, what looks good wet, is gonna be too short. Always cut dry, but if you have to cut them wet, leave them "too long"...they will usually dry to the perfect length also, when you mention to "tip well and often"....what do you think pays for my vacations "home" to the motherland ...that's right....my tips.

i wouldn't be surprised if rpbert1's wife chimed in her....she's a stylist too....

 

[yankeepenny]

good evening all!

received night at the musuem in the mail thru netflix today. about halfway thru. it is .....okay and funny.

wish lost had not been moved to 10 pm....now i have to tape it -i dont like staying up to watch it.
has everyone ordered their copy of potter who did not respond the last time?

let harry live....let harry live.....

 

[Fan2CSkr]

Evening all!

Concert is over, they were terrific. Clothes fit but shoes didn't. He still had to wear them! Maybe next time he will remember sooner than the morning of.

Dagny, that looks like a different man! Wow! He has to be feeling pretty great and you must feel like you have a new man I'd like a fraction of his will power, please.

Another Idol just bit the dust, It was the right choice for me! I wont say and spoil for those that haven't watched it yet.

Yankeepenny, I bought Night at The museum last week and still haven't watched it. I heard it got many laughs. And, Harry HAS to live, you know that!

 

[Dagny]

OMG.... today has been the worst day of my life!!!!

If everyone can spare a moment or two to pray for my co-worker, Sheri Dugger, I would greatly appreciate it. I was in her office this afternoon and we were sharing a laugh or two when the phone rang. It was the Highway Patrol calling to let her know that her 17 year old son, Justin, had just been killed in an accident. My daughter and Justin were good friends - he was a wonderful kid with such a bright future. I can honestly say that was the most awful moment of my life. I can’t explain how horrible it was to see a person that I care about go from being happy to complete devastation, anger and denial. So if you can spare a prayer for her family, it would be appreciated.



And remember to hug your loved ones and tell them how much they mean to you

 

[Minniespal]

OMG how terrible for your co-worker ~ Saying a prayer for Sheri and her family.

 

[bubba's mom]

i am sorry to hear about your friend's son....that is SO incredibly sad i will definately keep that family in my thoughts and prayers....