WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR SEPTEMBER

Laura80111

:flowerforyou: Always glad when it's Friday~

Thank you all for the Birthday greetings and kind compliments on the pics. I'm usually the one with the camera so when I did see the "real" me needless to say it was :noway: eye opening. Maybe now i won't hide quite so often...nah I will still be the one with the camera

Cindy & Missjo- congrats on those 29 years:flowerforyou: that's great!

Barbie - your pics are AMAZING:flowerforyou: you are truly another person...I'm sure your hubby appreciates it too.

To all of you dealing with your parents my heart goes out to you. It's hard no matter what we do or don't do I can only hope that what I'm doing and going through with my Mom I'm able to learn and not do it to my kids:ohwell: We can hope

I have much to do so I will pop off for now, the kids ( Sons #2 & #3 with wives and the two grandsons) are coming over tomorrow for brunch, to celebrate the birthdays of their parents (hubby's birthday is the 8th)...some how hubby invited them to our house:huh: , but that's okay because then I'm more incontrol about what we are eating

Let's all have a good weekend of exercise, logging in healthy eating (let's show Mimi the Veggie Queen how we can do it) and drink plenty of water:drinker:

Laura

PS any of you in Earl's path be careful:flowerforyou:

mimi7grands

Cindy and Miss Jo, Happy 29th! That's an accomplishment in this day and age. Cindy, I'm so glad you've drawn some lines. Good for you!

Renny, my heart goes out to you. I can't imagine anything harder. Sending you hugs.

Yesterday's eating went well until dinner - then it was out for Mexican food. I ate only a half a veggie/chicken burrito (yummy) but had a few chips (honest, just a few!) :laugh: and had a margarita. I actually ordered a second margarita then realized I was driving :noway: . My dad drank it when my sister told him I was going to throw it away if someone else didn't have it. He's a true depression-era child.

Today...still a little loosey goosey on eating but had mostly fruit, which is not so bad. Went to the farmer's market - wonderful produce - and sampled the homemade bread too. I'm heading back home on Sunday. It's a good thing as there are just too many temptations when visiting. I am glad to know I can keep things pretty moderate even so. That wasn't true in the bad old days.

Robin, I'm so happy you're feeling better!

Love to all.

smwert

Just marking the thread. I did nothing in August - it was so hot all month and I lost and gained the same 3 pounds all month long. Now it is already Sept. 3 and still no change. I am making a vow now to do better in September. I am tired of feeling so tired and fat all the time.


i blame my weight gain on my family - all are not only overweight but obese. But I have no one but myself to blame. So only positive thougts. I can lose weight, I can lose weight, I can lose the weight......

wizzywig

Yeay I'm half a pound down today. It's been such a long time since I had any weight loss, lets hope it's still lost tomorrow on my official weigh in.

Interesting to hear about drinking water and losing more weight before a weigh in after drinking lots of it. I know I don't drink enough water. Whenever I weigh myself where it tells me my BMI and how hydrated I am, I'm never even 50% hydrated, I'm always around 45%. I am trying to drink more, but it's not often I am thirsty - (only when my hormones are playing up and I'm sooo hot do I drink lots of water) :bigsmile:

:drinker: Happy Anniversary Cindy and missjo :drinker:

Someone mentioned weekly goals and setting three things to do each day. I think that's a good idea. I have a to do list at work, so maybe I could use one at home too, to keep me focused on my weight loss journey. I've been quite good today had a sandwich at lunchtime first time all week, I've been sticking to Ryvita Crackerbread.

Well It's getting late, so I'll say goodnight :yawn: :yawn: See you all in the morning

Viv

exermom

Barb - I don't mean to sound mean...but...that "before" pic of you makes you look at least (if not more) 10 years older. Now you look so vibrant. WTG!

Tears for Rebel.

Mary - have fun at the wedding! You can have an extra piece of cake -- just take off the icing!

Viv - talk about time getting away -- I can't believe that the summer is gone!

I just found out that you should use up the almond milk within 7 days after opening. The notice about that is really hidden. Now I'm wondering -- can almond milk be frozen? There is no way I can drink an entire container in 7 days, I'd be floating....lol But if I can freeze half, then drink half, then defrost the other half and drink that, that I think I can do. I freeze buttermilk since I usually only need 1 cup at a time. I've just never frozen almond milk. Has anyone?

Cindy - I hope things get straightened out real soon for you with your mom. I know how scary that can be! Happy anniversary to you and missjo

Did an hour of xtreme pump today. In an effort to increase sales, this health club by me is now offering where for $40 you can take 10 classes. I went there last year and the year before because this one lady had gotten a free 2 week membership. I tried most of their classes, and I liked this one and they used to have an awesome floor aerobics class on Fri mornings. They don't have that right now (don't know if it's just for the summer or what). I asked them last year if there was a program where I could pay a certain amount and that would entitle me to some classes since I really was only interested in two of them. At that time they didn't have any, but now they do. This works for me. Tomorrow...yoga. I really should do more yoga, just can't seem to get in the groove. Hmmmm...wonder if I can talk Vince into going bowling tonight? I have a coupon where the games are 99 cents each. So far the answer was "I really don't want to go...I feel uncomfortably full right now".

Oh, and we're getting a health food store in Hickory. I suspect it won't be that big, looks like it's going to be mostly crafts. Hopefully, they'll have some good foods. There is only one other store around here that sells food. All the rest of the "health food stores" carry only suppliments. It's just me, but I don't want to be taking loads of pills each day, I'd rather get my nutrition from food (plus, they taste better)

Speaking of food....I should probably get dinner ready. Vince was supposed to have a board meeting at the gun club, but they postponed it so we had waffles tonight. I thought they'd be more work.

Everyone...have a great evening.

Michele

weaklink109

Michelle,

Your question about freezing almond milk intrigued me, and since I am being held captive in my chair by two sleeping doggies,:noway: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: I had nothing better to do than google the question. The answer is YES, you can freeze almond milk. The recommendation is to freeze it in ice cube containers (think it has something to do with it separating if done in larger quantities), and they also say you should shake or stir it up before drinking.

Barb

RebelRenny

Thanks so much for your caring comments. My heart is much lighter today. I just heard that DGD (I presume that is how you abbreviate "dear grand daughter") had packed her bags and was ready to walk out of her foster home. Good news is that she is back with a couple where she was before, who had actually retired from fostering, but she really liked it there. It looks like they opened their home to her once again. While the whole situation is still bad, this at least is so much better for her than knowing she was in a place where she hated it. So thanks for all your good thoughts!!! She is 13 now; soon enough she has her own voice and has already voiced her desire to be with her daddy. I believe with all my heart that all of our grandchildren will come back. It is just a crying shame that they have to be apart from our loving family.

"nough about these things. I am looking forward to a good weekend. Want to clean the house (it's about time) and organize the office.

:flowerforyou: Barbie. Just wanted to say yet: congrats on the new grand baby!

And I love your size, Barbie! You are the cutest little thing. It gives me support that you stand your ground. Because already people are commenting for me not to waste away. Or they don't think I need to lose any weight. I know it may be in jest (or jealousy), but frankly, it does not help. I have set my goal at 125 and by golly that is what I intend to achieve.

Rebel is back to being Rebel again

AliceLMS

The weather here has gone from steamy and hot, to damp and cold. The cold was a
welcome respite from the humidity and heat.

To day was a major gardening day. This evening I moved 5 large Hydrangeas, 2
Rhododendrons, 4 Korean Lilac. A great day, I am throughly tired. I love to plant things
and plan arrangements.

Gardening is like painting in 3 dimensions, it is all affected by color and shadow, shape
and size. Then you throw the motions of the individual plants, it’s just magical.

Today was the beginning of a new planting in front of our barn. It will take a couple
seasons to finish, but today the anchors went in. What good dirty fun.

Rebel I am so sorry for you, and this whole situation. Prayers are on their way, for you,
your son, and the kids. Special prayer that the people in charge will recieve some
enlightenment and a good dose of common sense. Glad to see you’re back on top today.

BarbieCat congratulations on your new Grandchild.

Cindy and Miss Jo hope you’ve had happy anniversaries.

Drywall people will be here on Tuesday to work on the living room ceiling. I must have the room emptied by then, and the hardwood floors tarped, fireplace draped, etc..... Four days of their working in the house and then two days to put it back together and clean all the dust up. I just have to get this done before winter, can't have that mess and moisture in the house when it has to be shut up.

I must close and get to my night chores.

Take care all, Alice

barbiecat

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I'll read and respond tomorrow, just wanted to let you know that we got home safely and picked up all the pets from boarding.....I love traveling but I am so happy to be home......i waved as I passed Barb and Kathy's exits from I-5....wish I could have stopped to see you.

:drinker: posted food and exercise today and love being back on simple food.

:flowerforyou: Thanks for all the kind words about my before and after pix........everyone should have a before picture to remind you of why you're doing this and to let you know how far you've come.

tiarapants

Good morning ladies.

I'm feeling quite perky today so would like to share it around with all of you who are not in the best of spirits - for whatever reason, it seems to be most likely family reasons. So take a huge hug - and possibly a tickle if it will help!

A friend sent me a list of giggles, so I'm sharing with you:

Can you cry under water?
How important does a person have to be before they are considered assassinated instead of just murdered?
Why do you have to 'put your two cents in'... but it's only a 'penny for your thoughts'? Where's that extra penny going to?
Once you're in heaven, do you get stuck wearing the clothes you were buried in for eternity?
Why does a round pizza come in a square box?
What disease did cured ham actually have?
How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Why is it that people say they 'slept like a baby' when babies wake up like every two hours?
If a deaf person has to go to court, is it still called a hearing?
Why are you IN a movie, but you're ON TV?
Why do people pay to go up tall buildings and then put money in binoculars to look at things on the ground?
Why do doctors leave the room while you change? They're going to see you naked anyway.
Why is 'bra' singular and 'panties' plural?
Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat?
If Jimmy cracks corn and no one cares, why is there a stupid song about him?
If the professor on Gilligan's Island can make a radio out of a coconut, why can't he fix a hole in a boat?
Why does Goofy stand erect while Pluto remains on all fours? They're both dogs!
If Wile E. Coyote had enough money to buy all that ACME crap, why didn't he just buy dinner?
If corn oil is made from corn, and vegetable oil is made from vegetables, what is baby oil made from?
If electricity comes from electrons, does morality come from morons?
Do the Alphabet song and Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star have the same tune?
Why did you just try singing the two songs above?
Why do they call it an asteroid when it's outside the hemisphere, but call it a haemorrhoid when it's in your butt?
Did you ever notice that when you blow in a dog's face, he gets mad at you, but when you take him for a car ride, he sticks his head out the window?
Why, Why, Why
Why do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?
Why do banks charge a fee on 'insufficient funds' when they know there is not enough money?
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an 'S' in the word 'lisp'?
If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
Why is it that no matter what colour bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?
How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, 'It's all right?' Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, 'That really hurt, why don't you watch where you're going?'
Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?
In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?


Some of them are just plain silly, but they made me smile anyway.

DH has just told me that he is flying out to Miami for the annual antiquarian map fair in February. I can't decide if I should go with him or not. If he goes on his own he will just go for the absolute minimum time. If we go together we will extend our stay and do some visiting.

We collected one of DH's aunts bronzes last night. It is a stunning leopard and we get to keep this one. I have to find a home for it in my living room. From nose to tail it is about 15 inches long and stands on a heavy marble plinth. The whole thing is REALLY heavy, so I think we may need to find a special table for it. Also have to add it to our home insurance.

This evening we are going to a charity Mad hatter's party which is organised by my 'other daughter' - she's been DD#2'S best friend since they were teeny tinies and I'm her alternate mum. Anyway, the party is in aid of cancer research as her grandfather-in-law died earlier this year and her husband and two of his brothers are doing a skydiving jump to raise money. I've got my hat ready, just hope it's mad enough.

We will eat before we go, so there will be no temptation for me (although I have to say, that I'm not giving in to temptation at all right now - it doesn't make me a saint - just a determined woman!)

I'd better get a move on now. I want to pop into the diamond store to choose my anniversary present (under orders from DH).

Happy anniversary to those enjoying 29 years this weekend! Big loves and hugs to everyone else.

Amanda x

pickledlilly

Like.

Made me think - when you go to heaven will you go being overweight or at a weight you like! Suppose it depends how good we've been.

Dra57

Sounds great! I am new to this site - got it as an app for my phone before I realised there was all this here! Am 55 - I will keep in touch with your thread. Feeling inspired!

kackie

Happy September! I have been missing for a bit as things got busy out here in MT. I've done some great, long hikes, it has SNOWED 4 inches, it is nice and sunny again and we leave for our Road trip this Tuesday. Have got to get things together for that but trying to get back to tracking my food again! My computer is so slow out here that I have not been too good about it.

Thank you to those who have said hello and kept in touch. I miss you all but am not gone! I think of you every day and that helps inspire me to stay on track. Hope you are all well and have a great September! Take care, Kackie

barbiecat

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It feels so good to be home in my wonderful and familiar life….the pets and I got up early this morning and went through our familiar routine of me feeding the cats then walking each dog alone on the hill and then letting the cats out……I can’t let the cats out until after I walk the dogs because the cats find us on the hill and tease the dogs and the dogs get distracted and don’t do their “business”. In a few minutes DH and I will do yoga and then take our showers. Today will be an Isagenix “cleanse day” which we haven’t done in a long time because of travel and other commitments….that will allow me to be a lot less active.

:bigsmile: Vicki, you are so right about me and the TV remote……most of my TV watching now is done while riding the exercise bike…….I’ve also cut way back on knitting and other crafts because I don’t sit still as much……I love the family picture you’ve posted….I know how important all your grandchildren are.

:bigsmile: Viv, I hope you follow through and take a “before” picture…….you will thank yourself later when you start taking the first of many “after” pictures……then you can post them for all of us to see…..I don’t wait until I’m thirsty to drink water….I drink a glass of water at regular intervals all day and keep track of it just like it was a prescription from the doctor…..I read that by the time you feel thirsty you are probably already dehydrated……I think the only time I feel thirsty is after eating something with too much sodium ( like the pizza we had Tuesday night)

:bigsmile: Cindy, I hope you will follow through on your instinct to not become a full time caregiver again, at least not right away……it’s time for you to have a bit more time for yourself…..I know you’ll find the balance……Happy Anniversary….enjoy the opportunity to be a couple for awhile

:bigsmile: Missjo, Happy Anniversary on Sunday.

:bigsmile: Barbara, it’s good to hear from you again….sorry August was a bit of a food disaster….I know that I strayed a bit with bread and found it hard to get back on track…bread is my favorite way to “stray”

:bigsmile: Robin, I’m glad to hear that you’re getting back on track….gardening will be good therapy….glad your hubby is making amends for his actions.

:bigsmile: Laura, you are so right about feeding people at our own homes so we can have control over the food.

:bigsmile: Mimi, you are such a good daughter being there for your parents……Mexican food is a terrible temptation for me so I try to stay away from it……glad you’ll be getting home soon

:bigsmile: Susan, we can’t “blame” our obese family for our weight but family obesity is a contributing factor to our weight…..I know I eat healthier in the company and under the influence of other healthy eaters…..it’s a lot harder for me to eat well in the company of my sisters in law who serve huge platters of fried chicken, potato salad, and cream pies.

:bigsmile: Michele, I love almond milk…..I buy it by the quart and use it in my Isagenix shakes and sometimes on cereal so it gets used up within seven days after I open it.

:bigsmile: Rebel, I will continue to think good thoughts about your granddaughter returning to her loving family…..please do stick to your goal about weight loss….it is amazing how people comment when they think you’re too thin but they never said anything about us being too heavy and endangering our health.

:bigsmile: Alice, you sound like such a creative gardener with vision…..I admire that.

:bigsmile: Amanda, thank you the laughs….I’ve heard some of them before and I laughed just as hard the second time…..thank you for the reminder about being determined and not giving in to temptation…it is possible.

:bigsmile: Sandra, welcome to the most supportive group of women on the planet….please keep in touch and let us know more about you.

:bigsmile: Kackie, I thought it was getting cold here in the morning, but snow in Montana beats what we have….I’ll be thinking of you as you travel through my part of Washington on September 9……have a fabulous trip.

I got on the scale this morning and found my weight within a pound of when I left two weeks ago…I am very happy about that:bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:

mynyddisamrs

:flowerforyou: Hi everyone ......I've just got in and had to log on with all of you!! I haven't run through all the posts but will try and do that later.
I haven't got on the scales either:noway: ...saving that one for tomorrow morning..
Our cruise was great. St.Petersburg was amazing. The Jewel of the Seas was a lovely ship...food was consumed in abundance but....I did work some of the calories off, dancing 'til the wee hours!:laugh:
So ...it's great to be back....I'll log in properly tomorrow.
I did miss you guys!
BFN
Jackie

auntiebk

Barb thanks for getting us off to a good start. 71 lbs, con VERY Gratulations!

Amanda, please do speak with the charity shop manager and reconsider your decision to never shop there again. There is no excuse for the rudeness you experienced, and even if she's a volunteer, she needs to be "counseled out" of any future positions with public contact. Neither should the charity suffer any longer the damage she causes.

Barbie the others are right! You do look pixie-like and as if you have alays been so, struggle free. Vicki M is als right about the inspiration you are. and yes both gs and dh are cuties! 5 day line dance workshop? I am soooo jealous!

MacMadame glad to hear your calf is better!

SMVQMimi I always feel better reading your posts, you have such a gift for the positive!
"Practice for the rest of our lives" That's IT!

Michelle, you and I are sisters in bowling. I even had a trophy (twisted figure with bowling ball rolling out between feet) for the "Most Atrocious Bowler" but donated it to the office league after my wrist surgery. Jealous too, none of our stores even offer double coupons, much less TRIPLE!

Welcome all newbies!

BarbWirelaceandroses are u another Barbara?

Firesign, congratulations! You are where I want to... no... WILL be, someday!

Reb, con VERY grats on the inches and biking. I am WITH you, I usually love autumn but really wish it weren't coming on so fast. Please tell that farmer to close his gate! I too always intended to work into my 70s, felt I needed the external structure and stimulation. Now at 60 I'm not so sure. Joe will retire at 62 and motorcycle around checking out retirement locations for us. I'm just hoping I can hang onto my job 4 years, when I'd be able to COBRA us til Medicare kicks in.

Welcome back Rose. Love your signature and the fresh start!

Mary I'm so sorry about the sleep disruption, are you getting your 30 mins exercise in too close to bedtime?

Robin, You are right right right. Even the most positive people need someone/something to recharge them. Crying buckets is NOT a bad thing, it helps to purge some of the negativity that osmoses into you from your loved ones. Expect the gals here will have (or have already had) great coping strategies, at this point all I can offer is go hug Bodi for me, and repeat, and repeat. Then get angry and go kick *kitten*. Love you gal.

That's as far as I can get today, must walk pups en route to doggie detailing and then its Farmer's market, Co-op, Winco, and maybe Wal-mart or SIL's for farm fresh eggs.

gutt'n'butt try 9 day 5.

vickim26

Good Morning ladies,
Amanda I just read your post and it made me chuckle out loud. I have heard some of them before but some of them just hit my tickle button. Thanks for starting my day with a laugh. I say go on the trip. If I have the opportunity to travel I take it. Go have a good time. Going to read rest of posts now.
Vicki M

TediB

Love reading about all of the successes here. I have been sooooo good for the last 3 weeks and my weight is just not budging. I do feel better and am happier with myself, but I think I would just give up and say it's not worth it without the motivation that all of you share. So thank you all for keeping me on track! Here is hoping September will be a great month for lbs. lost!!!!:drinker:

CrazybeeRX

Oh man what a chatty bunch. I miss a couple of days and you are 5 pages into the thread. I can't keep up. I read about 3 pages and figured I better just post and try to keep up from there LOL. I managed to maintain the 6lbs I've lost since trying to get back on track. I still can't get myself to track my food. I know I am eating less and doing less fast food eating because I am forced to. My son graduated this June from high school and my ex no longer has current support to pay ( he still owes $17,000 in back support) so he got the support amount he does pay lowered $400. That is such a harsh pay cut and I've had to cut out everything. No more starbucks, no fast food, no lunches with the girls at work, no more soda, I may even have to cut out coffee at home. Even my poor cats may have to find new homes that can afford to feed THEM. I plan on looking for a second job this weekend.

My goal for this month is to lose 4 lbs before I go to New York on the 18th. My daughter will walk me to death there. So hopefully I can lose 8lbs this month. I come home on the 27th. I had bought the tickets for New York and 2 days later found out I was losing that extra child support. Had I known that I might not have bought my ticket. I am happy to get to go, I am not sure when I will ever be able to do it again. Sorry gals, guess I am a little bummed this morning.

I go see my fibromyalgia doctor on the 16th. I am hoping he can find something that will help me with the pain in my elbows. I've been taking an anti inflammatory for a month and they still bother me.

I've told you before that I work for a pharmacy and I am the purchaser for the drugs we get from other places other than our normal wholesaler. I purchase Nature Throid and West Throid from RLC Labs and they just came out with a product called Metaba Slim. It is a natural product that boosts your metabolism. I bought a trial bottle and am giving it a try.. I've been on it 3 days. I had gone up 3 lbs from my last weigh in and I lost back that 3 lbs. It makes me feel really full. I take 2 caps 30 minutes before lunch and dinner and I feel really full. I also have felt an increase in energy. It doesn't make you jittery at all. I'm liking it so far. Hope it helps me reach my goals this month.

Well I plan on getting a lot of exercise cleaning my house today. I can't exercise like normal people so I have to get it anyway I can. I didn't do a thing to the house this week so I have lots to do today.

Have a great 3 days weekend!! I'll check back in later.

Deb

weaklink109

Good morning, all!

Just dropping in to say happy 3 day weekend to those of us in the States, and happy Saturday to those from other parts of the world.

Barbie,
Welcome home. I am sure the critters were glad to see you.:flowerforyou:

Amanda,
Thank you for the giggles.:laugh:

As usual, my critters are passed out--one with me in the chair, another on the floor, and a third on the ottoman. I need to get up and get some things done before I go out.

I get to go and get a FREE haircut today, along with my mom. It seems that yesterday, upon arrival at the salon, we were told that our appointment was on Wednesday, rather than Friday. Considering that I even called to CONFIRM the appointment several days ago, I was NOT pleased--especially since I declined another invitation for Friday afternoon because I didn't want to have to reschedule the haircuts. I have been going to this hairdresser for about 6 years, and she told us if we could return this afternoon, she would give us FREE cuts. I will make sure she gets a big tip!! And from now on, I only book our appointments directly with her. Apparently there are some space cadets working with her who can't read a calendar.

The weather was warm here for the last two days, but today the clouds have arrived, and the sun is peaking through here and there. We are only supposed to make it into the 70's for the next couple of days, and they are mentioning possibly some showers for Monday--yup, must be a holiday.:ohwell:

I need to think about breakfast. I am finished with the low calorie phase of my HCG plan for now, and I lost 21 lbs.:drinker: :drinker: in about 6 weeks. My biggest challenge now is getting back to eating more calories.:noway: I know that sounds like an impossible problem to have, but I only made it to 850 yesterday--just am not that hungry, and no cravings for carbs either. I will be in a maintenance/adjustment mode for a while, where I may or may not lose more, and depending upon scheduling, I may go back to a low calorie phase in October to drop some more weight.

To those in the path of "Earl"--I am glad he more or less behaved himself. If things had been as bad as they predicted, the East Coast would be in quite a mess about now.

Breakfast is calling. BFN

Barb

Erica_q

Good Morning!

I thought I'd check in today. I'm not sure I'll get another chance to before I start working. I missed a few days, again, so I didn't read all the posts. I'll try to catch up later, if I can.

Chiclet - all right, I'll buy groceries first. My husband will probably be working nights, because he works until 1:15 with the school district. We'll catch up with each other on the weekends. Even if he has to work at Ralphs, I won't be working, so there will be time to reconnect. With as much time as we've spent together over the summer, though, I think a little alone time will be good.

Amanda - thanks for the laughs. My kids really loved the one about going back to the refrigerator. That one is so us! :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

I'm gearing up to start work, so I have planned Monday as my cooking day this week. I am making my dinners for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, so I don't have to worry about fixing dinner when I get home. I'm also going to make some homemade 100% whole wheat bread. I'm trying a new recipe that is supposed to freeze well. Hopefully it will taste good. I might try to cut up some vegetables for munching on, too. I'm not really going to have time for lunch when I'm working, so I'll have to eat in between lunch lines. I'm not quite sure how that's going to work for me, but it's the best I think I'll be able to do.

I'm hoping to be able to plan my meals a week at a time, since I probably won't feel like logging on every day. If I have them printed out ahead of time, it will make it easier for me.

We're going to my sister's tomorrow for a Labor Day shindig. I'm taking fruit, but I'm not sure what else is going to be there. I'll do my best not to overindulge. We love playing games, so maybe I'll get started in one early, so I don't stand by the table and munch.

I have carried my August goals over to September, seeing how I did such a bad job reaching them. Since I won't be home much to eat, I should be able to accomplish them. The only one I'm overly concerned about is the sleeping. I still have trouble falling asleep on the couch. I'm planning on getting up at 5:30 to exercise, so that won't be a problem. It's going to be really hard, though, getting home at 6:30 and trying to be in bed by 10:00 or 10:30. :ohwell: Oh, well, I'll just take it one day at a time.

It's 11:00, and I'm still in my pj's, so I guess I should get dressed. I'll try to check in later. BFN

Erica

exermom

Barb - thanks so much for looking up for me whether you can freeze almond milk or not. I would think that there is a greater chance of the ice cube trays spilling before the milk froze and making a mess in the freezer (knew I should have gotten the larger freezer!). When I freeze the buttermilk, there is some separation but since I have a cover on the container, after freezing and thawing the buttermilk, I just mix it up and there isn't any more separation. You can't mix up in an ice cube tray.

Alice - how I wish I could envision my garden the way you can.

Welcome sandraelliottt!

barbie - congrats on your weight! That's awesome, especially traveling

Barb (auntibk) - that's such an awesome bowling trophy. Well, Vince and I went bowling today. I'm still practicing (I think I will be for a long time to come). However, my high score was 90, the other games were in the 80-90 range. I'm getting there. Think we'll practice Mon, then Wed, then I might take another lesson Fri since I want to be sure that I'm not forming bad habits. Still only taking 2 steps in the delivery, but that's more than I was taking before which was 0!

Tedi - no matter how hard it is, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER give up.

Erica - that's great that you're doing your cooking early and just have to reheat. I love when I do that. As a matter of fact, many is the time when I cook twice the amount that the recipe calls for just so that we can have nother dinner that I don't have to cook! I try to plan out what we'll eat for the upcoming week, but I don't log it until that day because things have been known to change. Like the other day I got this absolutely georgeous pork roast, it would have taken something like 1-1/2 hr to roast. So I put it in expecting to eat dinner around 6 since there wasn't anything in the calendar that we were going to be doing. If there were, then I would just have put the roast in the oven earlier. Then....Vince tells me that he has something (and I forget what) that he needed to do that night at 6. So I had to change. This week I was planning to have spaghetti Fri since Vince had a gun club board meeting scheduled. Then I find out that the meeting was cancelled so I made waffles since spaghetti is pretty easy to make.

Did a hour of yoga today. Tomorrow some balance games on the Wii.

Have a great evening everyone

Michele

RebelRenny

Hope to have a cleanse day tomorrow. Is the scale gonna show a smitchen (?) of loss. Tomorrow is weigh-in day, but maybe it should be Monday instead.

Going to see the movie "Inception" with my sons on Tuesday!!! I love my boys!

Rebel

AllisonMO

Am heading to the UK to the Univ of Durham for a study holiday and worried a bit about food in college and in getting logged in through my Blackberry. I know we will be doing lots of walking, but I need to stay within my calories by keeping track.

Any advice on dressing for the weather in the North?

jam0525

Mimi-I had to laugh at your comment about the depression era generation. My mom would have finished your drink for you too just to keep it from getting thrown away. It is amazing what they save and what they will do to keep from wasting anything. I know it was a hard time for all.

My parents were lucky in that their parents had gardens and raised chickens and rabbits. My Mom often says that Grandma would feed people that had no food especially if they had kids. Both Grandmas were excellent soup makers and their soups went a long way.

Well, we got our new to us cat. He is gray and white and is the fattest thing I have ever seen. I hope he can loose weight and if not I will bring him to get this thyroid checked. Just what we need is another pet on meds. lol

My kids had too busy of a day today and too late of a night last night. As scary as it will be I can't wait for them to get their license and not have to drive them and pick them up all the time.

Have a great evening.

Jeannie

LaurelFisher

:flowerforyou: Good evening all. Happy Holiday weekend, Just a quick note it is very late and I am getting up early to do flea market. Will check in tomorrow, Rose

weaklink109

Hi All,

Just want to pass on some news on the status of someone that those who have been on the thread prior to July may remember--amasot--Amalia from Greece. Some of you may remember she started a thread in May for a 4th of July challenge that some of us participated in.

You also may recall, she has some health issues and also has had WLS. She went on vacation and when she returned in August, she decided not to continue participating in the forums, as she said the differences in what she is supposed to be doing, vs. what others are doing resulted in her getting off track.

She is doing well, and managed to reach one of her goals-- a 100 kg loss.:drinker: :drinker:


Barb

wizzywig

Happy Sunday

Yeay the scale has finally moved for me. Lost 1pound ! It's been gone a few days now, so will take it off my ticker. I love the feeling that losing even as little as a pound gives me.

(Let's hope I don't blow it now today !!)

:flowerforyou: Alison - not sure about the weather in Co Durham it's north of York, but here in York we have had cool mornings with the sun getting out around lunchtime and getting quite hot. BUT with our weather, better pack for every eventuality then you can't go far wrong. I like layers then you can take off and add on accordingly. :bigsmile:

Michele I've never triey Almond milk, I always drink Soya milk and although it says to drink within 3 days, but I take a carton to work with me and often drink it after 3 days, as long as it is kept in the fridge I've found no problem with it.

Rose hope you enjoyed the flea market, I love to look around markets of any kind. :bigsmile:

:drinker: Jeanie I hope your new to you cat is only fat and not needing any meds otherwise I can imagine your hubby will not be happy. I hope your friend managed to find good homes for her other animals, I can't imagine having to give up my pets, it must be so hard for her. We are finding with the recession over in the UK that people are abandoning their pets. Rescue shelters are all full. Last night a dog was left tied up outside the RSPCA. People are resorting to doing things like this because the shelters are full. At least your friend has done the responsible thing in trying to find them homes.

:laugh: Well talking about pets, I'd better get my boots on to go walking our two little darlings/monsters :bigsmile:

Take care everyone

Viv

SORRY - WELCOME ALL NEWBIES

tiarapants

Good morning. How are we all today?

A little grey here today (the weather that is, not me!)

I'm full of a head cold which is extremely annoying as I've got loads to accomplish in the next few days, including going to the hospital to have yet more blood taken (my bruises are still visible from the last time). It is also our Aussie's last week with us before he flies back home next weekend. I will be sad to see him go as we never know when we will see him next.

Last night we attended a charity Mad Hatters party organised by my 'other' daughter. The raffle alone raised over £900, so I think they will have made a good amount for cancer research.

I drank mineral water all evening. By about ten o'clock I could really have done with a cup of coffee, but persuaded myself not to. To be honest, I'm quite impressed with myself for not being tempted to stray from my food and drink choices. It would just not occur to me to have anything other than what I'm allowing myself. That isn't to say that I'm feeling deprived at all - just making the right choices. Long may this last (hopefully forever!) However, I'm definitely not feeling much like exercising today so it will be gentle walking only. That's the problem with head colds, it makes me extremely lethargic.

Well, my friends - have a lovely Sunday. Be well and make good choices.

Amanda x

mynyddisamrs

Hi everyone ...I'm trying to get back in the swing of things again.
The scales said ...uh oh! ....5lb put on while we were away!! So it's back to .....
Log in , log the food and smaller portions I think. Exercise ...definitely Zumba on a Monday.
It's great you're moving down Viv ...may I join you in that downward trend?
At least I know it's possible with this great group and I'm the only one to blame if I don't do it!!!
My Mum is due home this afternoon and I know she has been safe and well cared for in the care home while we've been away.
Now it's time to distribute the holiday presents ....we got some lovely winter woollies from Tallin for the grandchildren ....can't wait to see them wearing them.....not that I'm wishing for snow or anything!!

So ...bye for now ...I'll try and change the goals to September ones later!
Great to back.
Jackie