Serial Starters

Well, Friday morning started out fine until I logged into online banking and saw two fraudulent charges!!! Someone has DH's check card number and so far has spent $125 of our money. Lucky we didn't get an overdraft since the account was getting low and today is pay day! (Direct deposit is there, so not too worried about that now. We get paid the same days, so the account has big ups and big downs...usually getting pretty low just before payday. I'm actually planning on working on a budget this weekend to try to even that out.) DH is already on the phone with the bank...I'm sure cancelling his card, etc. Not sure what happens to the money, i.e. if we get that back?

Sigh. Looking forward to a long 4-day weekend of sleeping in. No big plans except now that we know DS and the Men's Chorus will be singing at the football game tomorrow, I think we'll go to it. The weather should be nice. I don't want to miss his first college performance! But we are not going to let him know we are there because I'm pretty sure he wouldn't like that. So, we'll "fly under the radar" but still shoot some video!

Mom & Dad live in Brunswick, GA and are dealing with the affects of Hurricane Hermine. Sounds like they had a lot of rain but no big branches down. No power outages. So, that's a blessing. I know they stocked up on plenty of WINE for their "Hurricane Party". Ha!

I told my husband we ARE going to eat healthy and get lots of walking and biking in this weekend. I'm very irritated with myself and my lack of progress. I've got to figure this out and stop making excuses.

It's a ghost town at work today but I have plenty to keep me busy, so hoping the day goes quickly.

I'll check in later. Happy Friday!

Annie

Thanks, 25! DH already had his card cancelled and the bank said the money will be back in our account in a day or two. So that was good news. He is going to reformat his computer and watch where he uses his card. We were planning to really re-work our budget this weekend and make a plan for paying down some debt...so this makes it an even more opportune time. Part of our strategy is going to be using allotted amounts of cash for groceries/gas/Target to help keep us within our budget. Less card usage = less chance for fraud.

LanaCabana537 wrote: »

25 - What ADD meds are/were you on? My DH takes or is supposed to take meds for this, and I didn't know how much impulse control is a part of the picture. At home, this subject is not open for discussion.
If you'd rather not share, I understand.

BBL
Lana

Hi Lana! I'm totally open to talking about it.
In High School, I was on Concerta, and then a higher dose of concerta, and then at the beginning of college I was on Ritalin. My doctor this time put me on Evekeo 5mg.
I noticed huge differences in my budgeting when I was on meds vs when I wasn't, and my boredom and inability to focus at work led to a gigantic amount of online shopping. There was very little 'I shouldn't do that right now', so that also factored in to eating, as I'm sure you can imagine. I wasn't doing expensive things or eating to entertain myself while on medication.

Went over on food but drank my water and got a good walk with the dog. My speed has really increased the last couple of walks! Under a 15 minute mile average tonight and the last time I walked outside. Wish I knew why I couldn't walk that fast on my treadmill!

Really determined that I have a problem with sugar. I'd probably be okay with calories and carbs if I could stay away from the little bites of candy and sweets. Have to re-think how I can keep myself from indulging.

Wanting to go away on Sunday on a day-trip but wondering where....

Sara - So far nothing but junk mail in the box. We'll see later today. I think our mail person comes around 4PM.
Trusting Tillie is feeling better, but maybe not.
I hope that your furniture delivery comes when they say they will and that you are pleased with how it all works in your home.

I forgot to get on the scale this morning. I couldn't walk as I wanted to yesterday. I am just not strong yet after the surgery. I guess when I walked back from the doctor's office the other day I was pushing myself and I HAD to do it in order to get home, but when I simply step out there to walk, I don't seem to have the battery power.

Annie - you seem to be balancing the good stuff with the stuff that "goes over" Keep at it. Being AWARE is SO important.

Waves to all who follow~~

Lana

Hey Jen -
Sara often says, and I think she is wise--pick one thing and focus on it. I know that's such WW speak, but it is true. Well, maybe do 2 things to get yourself feeing good about yourself again.

If I might suggest - try to not bring the trouble food into the house. Have it when you are out.

I know what it is like (from over the years) to "not be feeling it". Do stick with us though. No slipping off of the cliff into the abyss. You will get your inspiration back soon.

Now speaking of inspiration, is there another meeting to go to? I definitely do not approve of what you got from the weigh-in person. You need a better place or a better vibe of a different meeting day? You said you aren't happy with the Saturday day, so try something different next week.

Sara - Now I get it with the "pink". I am so dim lately. I was thinking a pink envelope. I love that little guy with the pink wig.

Speaking of guys with pink wigs......*snapping fingers*.....let's get the Cabana Boys to bring over some fresh fruit, a cocktail, and do some pillow fluffing!

Lana

Interesting Thread Title!
I never saw this on WW BBs. I'm Jim376 on WW.
My first time with WW was 1975 before you were born! Then in 1985 I lost 80# and got to 202#. I went to Germany for five years (88-93) and enjoyed bier, brochen and brats. In 2000 I hit 300# at age 52. Many other diets, temporary losses but always gained it back PLUS MORE. Got up to 376# in 2012 and was considering WL surgery when DW said try WW ONE MORE TIME because you know it works.
Joined Jan 2013 at age 65. Lost 100# then coasted but did NOT gain any back!
Jan 2016 got serious and have lost -35# (pound a week). Next mini goal is nine pounds away (224). I began 24 Lbs shy of 400, when I get to 224 I will be 24 Lbs away from 200! At age 68 my losses are small but I will NEVER QUIT! THIS IS
MY LAST RODEO because it will never end.

I have been having so much trouble posting...dang internet...will try now...

I opted for sweet potatoes over pasta, tonight. Huge step for me as I am a big pasta person. Proud of myself for once. Went for another jog this morning....really trying...

Waves to all...be back soon as I can...