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BOO!!!! I am Back!!

I posted my food for today but the rest of the weekend, I am not going to worry about. I kept really good control for the most part and I walked the mall both Saturday and Sunday. It is a big mall with two stories. We walked both floors and took the stairs up and down. No escalator or elavator for me. I needed all the exercise I could get.

Unfortunately, I have gotten that nasty cold I was trying to avoid. This will limit my treadmill time, I can't breathe just sitting still, trying to exercise will kill me. I was miserable the whole time coming home...11 hours in a car and it was not fun.

Well, I was disappointed this weekend. The dear sweet witch of a sister-in-law was sick again and of course couldn't make it to dinner for the anniversary so I never saw her. I was so hoping to see her or the nephew on Weight Watchers, but neither came. I found out the boys aren't speaking so if one is around the other won't be. I didn't get to show off my weight loss except to Ken's parents. His mom kept saying we both looked great, but how much can an 88 year old woman really remember? I think she was just being nice. LOL

Ok, I am going to get off of here. I need to get some more drugs in me and crash for the night. I will definitely be back tomorrow to catch up with everyone and everything going on. Hope all is well and everyone that traveled got home safe and sound...and Red I hope you thawed out and dried out from camping.

Take care!!|
Denise

Lori, I stretched and meditated!!!!!!

Luv that you are doing good things for yourself! Your body will thank you.

Welcome back everyone! It was a bit quiet on here without all of you!!!!

Marianne love the quotes, I've been reading many myself. Also love the scale pic; you are so close to that goal and doing great! Thanks for your weight chart for all of us! Now, how do you post a pic here? lol

Elizabeth so glad you enjoyed your family and friend time. A little gain is bound to happen; now you'll just get back in the swing and it will vanish.

Dodie I don't know how you drink so much water, that's awesome but beyond me. I agree with you on this- all of you and MFP! -

Reading and responding to all the topics and support group (Bellas)...It is nice to know that you are not alone in the struggles. Life does through crazy curves at all angles and it helps when you hear other solutions that you may have not even thought of...whether it be food, exercise, or life in general and for this I want to say a big THANK YOU to all of you.

Karen bummer on the car, I hate break downs, but how awesome for your angels! And keeping up and not falling under the car, Yay! What you're doing is def paying off!!! WTG!

Peggi I'm glad you made it back, brrrrrr!!! Was that the last time this year? It does sound relaxing and fun though. How's Caden? Your right to eat what you want and control the portions. I think that will help in the maintenance phase. Diet foods don't teach us how to eat right. That is funny that someone yelled at you. Get real! We all have those times/cravings!

Denise feel better quick! Forget that dreadmill until you feel up to it, no sense in stressing your system when it needs to fight germs. Awesome job on the walking while you were gone!

Kim that is soooo exciting about your anniversary outfit! Congrats! How was the turkey chili? Do tell! Sorry you have a headache, hope some rest was in your plan tonight and you feel better in the am.

Lori your weekend sounds very nice! It's nice so many stayed all day at the grand opening; they must have liked what you were doing!

I'm glad Monday is over! Hated getting up today. My back/neck was better over the weekend, then yep, back to work and stressing it again. Can't be avoided but I do notice the different seats, etc. affect me, I just try to work with it all the best I can, could be worse. Past injuries to both should have me feeling so much worse than I do, just gotta be careful until my guru gets back.
With my week of meal planning I am trying a couple new things... tonight I made Eggplant Parmesan for the first time. I found a lower calorie recipe and stuck to it the best I could. Was easy enough, tasted good but not sure I will be dying for it again. Next up is spaghetti squash. My husband is all excited on that one. Weirdo!
Ok, I'm going to relax a bit and then off to bed early! I need to teach my body to sleep longer than 5-6 hours... workin' on it!
Have a great day tomorrow all!!!
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Oops, forgot, but you probably know Therese.... Once the eggplant is almost done, finish by topping with sauce, meat, cheese and finish off however you normally would. The grandkids love Zucchini Parmesan.

ZUCCINI LOVERS, EGG PLANT HATERS........you can also do this.

So thats it Kim, I am a zucchini lover so will try that! Maybe that will be the one I want to have again.
Your recipe is almost exactly what I did!

Good Morning all! Have a great day, heading to the shower.

Hi Bella's.hope you are having a fine Tuesday. I am having a very painful day,too much rain and cold I guess. I tried doing alot of exercises, tho, and relaxing stuff like Lori told me, and it has helped. It's hard to do this with pain, but I am not alone in that department I see.I could have a real breakdown right now, and I know you would all talk me thru, but sometimes you just have to figure it out,and try to find what is best for you.I go from high as a kite cause grandson is born to not wanting to get out of bed and face another day.You wonder if this is what life will always be like.Do any of you have times like this,I know we all get discouraged and can't get the weight off fast enough, but this is just feeling alone,no light at the end sort of thing, and it's been happening for a while. Any thoughts are appreciated, I wonder if it could be some sort of imbalance in me,hormone thing!!!!!:ohwell: On the up side, both dogs got a bath today, and they no longer smell like wet dog!!!!!!!

I could have a real breakdown right now, and I know you would all talk me thru, but sometimes you just have to figure it out,and try to find what is best for you.I go from high as a kite cause grandson is born to not wanting to get out of bed and face another day.You wonder if this is what life will always be like.Do any of you have times like this,I know we all get discouraged and can't get the weight off fast enough, but this is just feeling alone,no light at the end sort of thing, and it's been happening for a while

Peggi, We all have days like that. It is called LIFE. It may not always be pretty, but if we put enough lipstick on it we can smile through it. We need to learn that as we get older we don't always have to be the strong ones. We, as in women and mothers, put on smiling faces, act as if nothing is wrong and everyone thinks we have the greatest life. Underneath we are all afraid of screwing it up, making mistakes and letting people see the real us. We want things for ourselves, but always put others first. That grandson got you out and gave you something to do besides think about you. Then you come home and who do you have?? Just you. You start thinking and rethinking and overthinking and then it happens. You crawl into bed and don't want to come out. You know to lose the weight you have to do it yourself. You have to get your mind back into the game, but it is so much easier to just stay there, comfortable and be the old you. I have those kind of weeks, not just days. But I do start to thinking positive...I have come so far, I have lost so much weight, I am doing things now I couldn't do months ago. I want to be more active. I want this for myself. I need this for myself. WHY??? Because all I have is me when it comes down to it. Sure, I am married, I have kids, I have grandkids...but and this is the big one...who is the only one I can always count on?? ME! and I want to be the best me I can be.
SO climb out of bed, put on some music and do something...anything. Just don't lay there. If you don't have anything you need to do...do something you want to do. Think of 1 or 2 things that you want for yourself and then go do that. You owe it to yourself! You are the best! You can do this...what are you waiting for??? GO NOW!!! and remember we love ya!

Denise

[/url] <----me next year very happy!!

Denise

You're so "perky" -- hahahahhahahahaha! Luv it!

I love the "perky" girl, Denise!!!!!! lmao I can see you on that bike with those babies flying in the wind,beautiful!!!!!! She has to be the best so far. Denise, thanks again for our talk,and I hope you get better fast. Lori, you are wise beyond your years!!!! My stress does affect my pain, and I am blown away about the diet soda! I did not know Splenda had that kind of reaction, you have been right so far, the stretching,yoga, meditation have all helped, but there are just days like today, when I just can't stand to be awake.Life should be embraced, I try, things could be worse, I know that, there are people with much bigger problems and illness, I get that too, so, I blame it on chemical imbalance!!!! Thanks for lifting me,

Peggi – I’m sorry you’re feeling down today. I think feeling down is part of life and acceptable; the tricky part is not staying there. If we do not feel true emotions, we are depriving ourselves the possibility to learn something new about ourselves. But that doesn’t give us the green light to stay down. Without obsessing, we have to identify what brought us to the down side and then not repeat it. It’s real easy to slide down the slope but it’s way too much work to get out of the dowl drums. So, as my mother always told me, “Pick yourself up by the boots straps, dust yourself off and keep going.” This is life. Each and every moment is life. Good with the bad. Some days it’s okay to crawl under the covers and rejuvenate; re-energize. But don’t get lost in the covers. Life is too short to wonder if this is all there is; you are the driver. You make your own destiny. Your thoughts are your destiny. Now, pick yourself up by the boots straps, dust yourself off and keep going! You've got this Peggi! I have faith in you.

Marianne, /i will do my best to pick myself up. Your mom was wise,so are you, my friend. I just have alot of personal stuff thrown in with the health stuff, which is thrown in with the weight stuff, and it gets overwhelming at times.Thanks for the faith, I will try to remember everything you all said to me,and pull my **** together!!!!!! I don't have the OWN channel, sorry. What great news about your step daughter and husband.Is he thrilled??? It will be great,that's how it should be.