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Good Thursday Morning my thrillful friends.
Today is the day that bobbie and I get out last minute work outs in..Run 6 miles this evening is on the agenda..
I am eating my french toast with a ts grapenut sprinkled on top for a little crunch not to bad.
Shari_ there is a lady at our park who walks her dogs in a bady stroller
Jessica- I agree order just the kids meals and help them, thats what I do also
Gail- Good job on cleaning, I have been trying to keep a titty house also..
Bobbie- How are you this morning my friend??
Marcie- Love the new picture
addigrasso- Where have you been??
Well off to make kiddos lunches and pick up a few thing before I head to the gym, hope each and everyone of you have an awesome day!!! Because why...WE choose what mood we are in!!!0 -
Hi, all! I have been lurking for a week (my first on the plan) and wanted to introduce myself. I am not very good about posting what I'm doing but get so much inspiration from all of you! Thank you for sharing. You are all amazing women. I and my husband were motivated to try this site by the Today show. I am thrilled that we are doing this for our health together. As nearly empty nesters, we are making a choice to spend the next phase of our life as a healthy mature( but still totally rockin') couple. I am drinking the recommended water for the first time in any weight loss program and feel wonderful. Thanks again for all the tips and inspiration.
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sheri- a baby bonnet! I would die of laughter seeing that lol.
I got that cook book that jerry sienfeild's wife wrote, vfrom the library yesterday. I got it for my son who refuses to eat anything good for him except meat and even then he wont eat chicken breast unless its a nugget. I was amazed at the breakfast stuff she has in there and the deserts. Im not much of a good and I wont touch raw meat or even cut raw meat, makes me gag. So Alota the stuff I can't make BUT the deserts I know my son would eat since I think its a mind thing with him adn not knowing there are veggies in it would be great. The brownies are only 130 calories a piece i think ti said too so it would help me get the veggies in as well. Im not much for cooking in the mornings (am so not a morning person) but I may start since she has a pancake recipe that has veggies in it. Amazing book and I think I may invest in buying it form amazon.0 -
Good morning everyone. Happy Thursday. I had a rough day yesterday, emotional wise and this morning was starting out the same way. I did not get a letter from my DH yesterday and I have gotten one every Wednesday since he has been gone. It really bummed me out. I look foward to those letters and they keep me going. So lets just say the water works were on last night and I woke up feeling the same way. I was mid-workout this morning and I looked around the apartment and saw all our pictures and just started crying again. I know I shouldn't worry, but I do. He is the greatest husband ever and I do not know what I would do without him. I have not talked to him since July 30th and then to not get a letter really messed me up. I know if he could write or call that he would, but it just makes me worry since graduation is a week away. He has battle stations this weekend and he has to pass in order to graduate. Can we just say that I am freaking out a little? Plus all the emotions always make me doubt myself. Can I handle this life, you know? I know I am stronger than this and I know I can handle it in the end. This is the life we chose for ourselves and I am excited about it. I just need to get my head together and stay positive. I had my crying fit and now it is time to get over it and embrace the day. I did manage to stay on track yesterday with exercise and food even though I was an emotional mess. Today I started with my sit-ups and then I did my 2 mile walk at home with Leslie while carrying 2 pound weights. I have had my breakfast and all my food is logged for the day. Today is going to be a great day. I am really looking forward to my 6 miles with Tamara tonight.
Deneen - I am glad that you can see my smile. "Smilings my favorite!" - Will Ferrel in Elf lol
I look forward to reading everyones posts and see how they are doing. We all need help and encouragement. It doesn't matter how long you have done this, encouragement always helps!
Marcie - I really like the new haircut. Thanks for posting the new pic. It looks great. Keep up the great work.
Shari - Please take a picture of you with the doggies and the stroller. I think the bonnet is a great idea. I know it would make me smile if I passed you in the park. I am glad to hear that you are taking extra care of your skin since it is something you really liek about yourself. I am also happy to hear that you like and have embraced your smile. Wearing a smile is like wearing the best accesory in the world. People can tell when they are genuine too and I know yours is.
Jessica - Great job on fixing your hair. Take small steps for yourself. I know you are busy with 2 kids and the home schooling, but do not neglect yourself. You have to take care of you because noone else will. Plus if you are happy, the kids will be able to tell. Keep fixing your hair please. If you see things in yourself that you like, it will help you so much. Your husband loves you and he sees the real you. WE tend to pick at our flaws and see all the negatives, but everyone else can really see us. Once you have been bigger and then began to get smaller, it can be hard to see the smaller version of you in the mirror. Keep looking in the mirror or the windows and finding positive things about you. I promise you it will help. Did you get to do any of the ondemand stuff?
Gail - Great job on the walks. Keep up the hard work. Have fun playing supermom again today. Are you still working otu with your son?
Tamara - I am glad everything went well at the doctors. You will have to tell me all about it tonight. I am doing much better now. Thank you for asking. I have to shake it off and keep my head up. I will see my DH in a few days and all will be right with the world when that happens. I just have to trust and know that he is safe and well. I cannot let my emotions derail me. I am so close to my goal as is he. He is still with me every day no matter what. I am lookign forward to our 6 miles tonight. I need another great run. Lets see how long I can run tonight. I will tell you that I am sore and my abs have never been this sore before in my life. Great challenge.
Today is going to be great because I choose to make it great! Just posting on hear and getting everything out has already made today so much better. Thank you to all of you for being supportive and caring and taking the time to post and check in. This is a great group of strong people. Keep it up.
Today I looked in the mirror and I liked how feminie I looked. My make-up is very soft today and it just really accents my face. My eyes are looking fabulous. My shirt is bringing the blue out so nicely.
All of my challenges are complete. Yay. Sorry for the long post. Have a great day.
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Good Morning, all -
Well, I have had an emotional (not the good kind) 24 hours, but instead of ranting and going on about it, I am going to take Bobbie's advice and choose my mood. I just smiled and that, as my Mother tells me, can make the differece. Somehow if you smile even when you don't want to, you can con yourself into a good mood...
I was waaaay over on calories yesterday and got very little exercise and you know it wasn't truly THAT bad - it's not like i had a big mac, fries and a supersized root beer float.... I am just really torqued off that I allowed myself to let my emotions control me instead of the other way around.... Anyway - i'm guessing that a psychologist would have a field day with me today...:laugh:
Bobbie- you made me cry - in a good way. I think it is so amazing how much love you and your husband have and i can NOT even imagine how hard it is for you to be apart. In this day and age where people text every 15 seconds to talk about rabble, you and your husband cherish moments of true heartfelt communication. Good for you. The love of a good person can MAKE all the difference. And I say person instead of man, because obviously your love to him has inspired him to do great things. A happy marriage can make all the difference. Kudos to you and your hubby for making it loving, happy and HEALTHY! Because bottom line, HEALTHY is why we all NEED to do this. We WANT to look good, but we NEED to feel good. Course - looking smokin' hot in a swimsuit is always a plus, too... :laugh: (Tee hee hee).
Tamara - I'm still here. Just like i said, a bit blah the last 12-24 hours... I did, however, go out and buy the 30 day Shred and am going to give it a shot - assuming it doesn't kill me...:happy: I did not do my 25 sit ups yesterday :sad: , so i guess it's 50 on tap for this evening. And like I said, I am actually good and don't mind situps so shame on me for not getting that done.
Thanks for checking in on me. I have NOT given up the ship after only a week, I just got a little sidetracked late yesterday and last evening...
Shari - LOVE the hat idea, please do take a pic. That in and of itself would give us all a smile on an otherwise blue day...
Geez - I'm into the "smileys" today...
Jessica - GOOD FOR YOU on your hair. Bobbie is right = that is sooooooo very important. I think that is why I am so un happy with myself. I haven't had my hair done since May - no cut, no nothing and it shows - ick poo!
I always had this fabulous blonde hair and now it's overrun with a nasty, mousy brown and just for fun - a few (ok, several) strands of gray... Getting old is not for the weak - that's for sure.
Gail - you seem to be quite the go-getter - i need some of your energy...
Marcie - Very, very cute haircut - I can't seem to make the move to short hair - too afraid it will show off my fat face...
Geez - i am quite full of the self defecating humor today aren't I? That's always been a defense mechanism for me. My husband told me this morning he wants the old me back - so do I. I want that girl who smiled ALL time, got my highs from singing in a band, played sports, loved being outside and just generally could tackle anything that came my way. Here's to getting her back...
Thanks to all of you for inspiring me. On a positive, I drank all my water the past few days, have been taking my vitamins and started out the day with an apple. Lunch WILL be a good choice and the evening is going to be capped off with a SPECTACULAR salad with Hendrickson's Fat Free Italian Dressing and 50 situps. For good measure, I am going to throw in a walk and 20 pushups...
Tomorrow - Bobbie, I am taking your advice, I'm setting my alarm and I'm hitting the streets before sunrise to walk, run, whatever I can muster.
Happy Thursday,
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Good morning my Lovelies!
Dang, I typed a whole post and lost my internet connection before it posted. So I will recap.
First, WELCOME JIPPYGIRL!! (And your DH) You joined because of the Today Show just like us, so we are already bonded. Just so you know in case you didn't, the Tamara on this thread is THE Tamara featured on the Today Show, and Bobbie is her real life friend. We love having them here to encourage us and help us!
Bobbie, hang in there. You know your DH is ok because boot camp is probably the safest place in the world to be. I"m sure either he was just too busy to write or the mailman screwed up. As a Navy vet, I gotta tell you honestly you will need to toughen up, but it's a process. You know he will be sent on cruises of 6 mo to 1 year, or unaccompanied tours. That is part of the package deal. Your job is to be strong so he will not have the added stress of worrying about you. You can do it! I'm really proud of how you did not let your emotions cause you to overeat. You have done so well with skills and strategies to control your eating. Apply that same creative intelligence to coming up with game plans for when your "separation emotions" get the best of you. You can do it!!
Deneen, you hang in there too! We are all human and we all have bad days, food-wise or otherwise. The thing we are all trying to learn here is how to be resilient and bounce back so we can get through those bad times without doing more damage. It is a skill that takes practice like anything else. And the more we practice it, the better we get. Those of us who have had some really bad food days (like me!) have actually had more practice overcoming the aftermath! (How's that for seeing the positive?! lol!) Honestly though, I've had 3-4 food incidents in these two weeks that could have sent me into a nosedive. The first one (the BBQ) really affected me and I stayed depressed the next day. Then my recovery got faster (kettlecorn). This last one (casino buffet) I bounced back so fast that by the time I had driven home I was over it! And all of those were MAJOR food disasters, lol!
Haha, Tamara, did you really say you want a "titty" house?! (teehee)
But that typo is nothing compared to Deneen with her "self defecating" (pooping) humor, lol!
Marcie, where are you on the C25K? I did W2D2 yesterday. Come on Twinnie, we can do this!
Jessica, what is the name of that cookbook?
How is everyone else doing?
My husband and son leave Friday for a 9 day vacation. Even though I will miss them I am excited for the time to focus on myself.
Lots of love to you all! Thanks for being my friends.0 -
Bobbie, I forgot to ask what your DH's MOS (job) is going to be. When he goes to tech school, do you get to go?
Jippy, dont forget to add us all as friends. Then our updates will post on each others walls and we can all encourage each other better. Can't wait until you add a pic and bio as well. How old are your kids? I'm a fairly new empty nester, as my son is 19.0 -
bobbie- ummm yea no I didnt check out the ondemand, I did do my situps everyday so far lol. can totally understand your emotions aabout not getting your letter. When We got married my husband enlisted in the army and well very long horrible story later he came home a month and half later and those were rough times and I kept every letter even the one that made no sense to me (since they were withholding his letters from me and telling him that I had forgotton about him). Anyways Your post made me teary eyed as well.
ok apparently I missed abuncha stuff so off to read the rest lol0 -
sheri- the books is called Deceptifully Delicious. I have a habit of buying cookbooks and not liking them so I got from the library first0
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Ok - niiiiiiihiiiiice - thanks for the catch - I would go back and fix my WONDERFUL typo - but I think i'll leave it there for posterity...
Cuz i guess that defecating is somewhat what I have been doing to myself... Tee hee hee (for the record, my fingers were supposed to type self - EFFACING... - oops...)
And, one more for the record, cuz i want to make sure i didn't offend anyone. the comment about my hair - I like brown hair - mine is just a really ugly color of brown... Didn't want anyone to think i was anti-brown hair. Can't be too careful in this world of political correctness, ya know...
Some days you are better off staying in bed... tee hee hee (doing situps and eating healthy, of course).
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Bobbie, Jessica just reminded me that in boot camp they do play mind games on you, so maybe they didn't let him write a letter this week, or took the one he wrote and tore it up in front of him. They do manipulative things to show they have total power over you. As they say, "We own your *kitten* now." When I was in boot camp, they had told us we could have long hair as long as it was in a bun. But one day they lined us up, had everyone let down their hair so see whose was the longest. One girl had very beautiful long blond hair. It had been neatly pinned up in a bun. But they put her in front of us and cut her hair off short right there. She was crying and tried to say it wasn't fair. They said "Who said this would be fair? The Navy owns your *kitten* now!" So knowing your husband might be going through this kind of stress, be strong! Don't let the Navy win, lol!0
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Deneen, your brain probably crossed wires between self-deprecating and self- effacing and put an F instead of P. Yes, leave it for posterity.
Oh, did anyone notice I just made a new ticker? That quilt is a glimpse of one I made, and I put the runner to symbolize the C25K program.0 -
Welcome shari!!! it is a great site!! I watch the today show when I work from home....I saw the tamara show and it also inspired me!!!0
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Welcome Hanna! Another quilter! Please stay with our group. It would be great to have a fellow quilter my same age, wow! Post lots! We are very supportive here, and besides you joined because of the today show too!0
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Good afternoon everyone. My mood is good now. My head is clear. I just had a weak moment. Thank you all for your kindness. I am sorry for making anyone tear up. I do that a lot when I talk about him because of how much I love him. Anytime I tell our story of how we met, I generally cry. However I did not cry when we got married. Strange I know. All I could do was smile. It really was a truly perfect day when I became his wife. We will be married one year 10/03. I am very lucky to be married to him. He is my best friend and the love of my life. I am so proud of him for doing what he is doing. I am ready to embrace the Navy life. I guess I got spoiled with my letters. I have gotten one each week and the last 3 weeks I got 2 letters. Hopefully one will come and it not he will call me when he passes Battle Stations. I will be with him this time next week and I so cannot wait. Thanks for letting me vent on here. I am doing fabulous now. I really need my run tonight. All the stress of the week will be washed away!
Deneen - Thank you! We really do cherish every moment with each other. Our story is my favorite love story ever, but I guess that is because it is mine. Please let me know how your morning walk is. It will clear your head and make for a great day. It is so peaceful walking outside before everyone gets busy and caught up in the day. It is so relaxing. I have some advice for you. Are you ready for it? Go get your hair done! If you are not happy with the color, then change it. It will make you feel better. I have brown hair and I keep it high lighted so I totally understand about the brown being icky sometimes.
Jessica - Great job on teh situps. You will do the ondemand when you are ready or when you have the time. I am sorry to hear that you guys had a hard time with the Army. I hope he has gotten all his letters. I write him every night before bed. It is my way to stay connected and to keep him encouraged.
Shari - Thanks. I guess if I have any questions, I can always ask you. I know I am stronger than this. I just had a bad day yesterday. I really just wanted everyone to know that even though I have bad days and my emotions go crazy, I don't let them control me or derail me. I cry my tears and then I am done. I keep moving forward, you know. I do know they will mess with him and they will try to tear him down, but he is strong. I know in my heart that he is ok. I just wanted that letter. If I do not get another one, I know I will be okay. He has written every chance he has been given. He sounded down in his last letter and that is why I worry. All the other ones were much happier. His job is SECF. He is going to be on a submarine. He wants to be a Sonar Tech. He will not know which specialty he will have until the last couple weeks of BESS. He graduates and then goes to Groton, CT for 2 months of sub school. Then after that he will stay in Groton for A school. If he gets Sonar Tech, then I will be able to move up there with him. A school has to be longer than 20 weeks and that one is 37 - 43 weeks. It will all work out or the best.0 -
Hello wonderful folks! I had to go on travel (to Toronto!) for work on Saturday and I just returned early this morning... I had hoped I would have more time for MFP during the trip, but as it was the internet connection situation was shaky. I borrowed a bicycle from a Canuck friend and was able to travel around the city that way, and get a lot of exercise! It was a fun and productive trip and I stayed away from the poutine (super rich Canadian food consisting of fried potatoes or french fries smothered in cheese and gravy).
I continued to log everything with MFP on my phone. I just got home and weighed in and it seems I lost 2 pounds since Saturday! I'll have to wait to see if it was just water weight
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Good for you, Butterfly - Glad to hear you had a nice trip. Way to go! 0
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Bobbie, yes you did do great by sticking to your healthy eating and exercise even when you were emotional. Way to go! I know you are strong and will be fine. If there is ANY way you can afford it, try to move to conneticut to be near him as he goes through his schools. I know the Navy won't pay for it (the move or housing costs), BUT a lot of young couples do it on their own dime. It would make a world of difference for both of you if you were there. It would really be worth it. He won't receive a housing allowance but he will be drawing pay. Maybe you could find any kind of job there and live somewhere really cheap, like a roommate situation. The most important thing is to be together as much as you can, even if you are penniless.
Edited to add - Bobbie if he sounded down he might just be super exhausted. They do a lot of sleep deprivation and stuff.
Welcome back, Butterfly. Great job!0 -
Shari - I am going to go to be with him as soon as I can. Our lease isn't up until November so that is an issue, unless we can get a copy of his orders for school. Will he not get housing allowance while he is in school? We are getting that now with him in boot camp. I don't care if we are penniless. I just want to be with him. I have already been looking into the cost of moving from TN to CT. So I am working on that aspect. I am a planner and very good with a budget. I will do what I have to do to be with him. I am sure he was tired. He just wants to make me proud. I tell him that in every letter. I am so proud of him.
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OooH, maybe things haved changed. Back in my day you didn't get a housing allowance while in boot camp or school. That's great. I'm happy for you both and proud of you!0
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