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Quick stop before I head to mom's. Up too late watching football and then couldn't go to sleep because I was too stimulated,lol. On the edge with my calories yesterday but still on plan and tracked. TRX tonight! Cindy, bet you feel good and in control after your "tune up". Bert, I have done the daily weigh in and find that…

Great, productive day here. All errands done and back home by 3:30. Korean BBQ ribs in the pressure cooker were amazing! Lots of laundry done too. I got my Christmas present from Mom in the mail, she paid and I ordered. It is a machine for paper crafting and I can't wait to give it a try. Found some slippers and praying…

Janet, Ott lights are wonderful for crafting. They give a true light without glare. It really helps with color selection and any close work like sewing and needle work. I have a small desk lamp that has made all the difference when I am working on scrapbooks and cards. Yeah you on your lost pounds. You are on a roll. Have…

Good morning ladies, Karla, thanks for the successful comments. I bet Glenn is loving the attention but know it is hard to keep a good man down. The Ott Lights are fantastic and well worth the money. You can use your 50% off coupon on them. If you don't get them already you can load their app, sign up for email notices on…

Cindy, glad Meg knows we are here for her. I am seriously less than an hour away. I know you will miss her and worry about her. It really made me bristle when you said he was starting to weasel out of taking care of HIS son. I hope she sticks to her guns on this one and goes with you. This is an important trip for all of…

Good Sunday morning to one and all. Looks like nobody is being spared from this frigid weather. We are at 16 with a high expected of 19. Wind will start up about the time I get off work at 8 pm. Nice long phone visit with Mom this morning to discuss her team's big win last night. She was so tickled that she could actually…

Work day behind me and it was a busy and productive one. Leftover Cornish hens for dinner, half time of the Houston/Raiders game. 12K steps so far and plan to get up and move hourly, my knees and ankles require it. Janet, I keep hatching theories on the Blacklist, only to be proven wrong time and again. Edd just says "why…

Slipper saga continues. Found a nice pair on clearance but they are too small. So back I go on Monday to another Kohl's to see if they have them in a larger size. She wants the bootie type but not the ones with the hard soles, like so many seem to have. I am now determined, lol. She loved the nightgown and the unexpected…

Good morning from the tundra. It is 8 degrees and a feels like temp of -2, with a high of 15 expected! Have I told you all I don't like winter, lol. Edd is running a few errands this morning so the car will be warmed up for my trip to the gym. He will need the car again after I get home but am hoping to get to the store…

Just spent over an hour on live chat with Kohl's. I ordered some slippers for Mom (along with a few other things)They were on sale, plus I used my Kohl's cash and 25% one day only online discount on Christmas Day. I got the rest of the order a week ago and have been awaiting the slippers to give to Mom tomorrow. Opened the…

Janet, I am so angry on your behalf for your endocrinologist's condescending attitude. I totally agree with getting a second opinion. Nobody knows your struggle or your body better than you. How dare she make such presumptions! Picture me as the Cowardly Lion....."put em up!" Yeah on the 3 pound loss, I know you worked…

Let me just say that taking 6 weeks off really showed in class today. I did not give up, just slowed down a bit on some of the cardio stuff. Now to make it thru TRX tonight without excessive whining,,lol. Patti

Hello from snowy Ohio. After looking out the window I started trying to find excuses to skip the gym. None of them viable, so I am up and dressed, breakfast done and tracked. Just need to clean off the car and warm it up. The roads are clear and my gym is only 4 miles from here, all major roads. I even told myself I could…

Hey all, feeling only a little sore this morning. We did an intense upper body workout last night and I thought it would be much worse. I also braved the scale. No holiday gain! 2 days tracked and going for 3. Yesterday I had a sandwich for lunch and the bread I love is a sugar free whole wheat but it is 100 cal per slice.…

I DID IT and I didn't die, lol. There were only 4 of us in TRX tonight and all have not been there since before Thanksgiving, just like me. I whined, I moaned, I begged for mercy.....none shown, but I made it and feel pretty danged proud of myself. Tomorrow will probably be another story but for now I feel good. Patti

Looks like we are all off and running for 2017. On plan day for me yesterday and aiming for day 2 today. I got my shopping done in record time, despite everyone having the day off and they were shopping too. Exchanged a sleep shirt and socks my DIL gave me at Macy's first. The clerk did the exchange and another clerk…

Good morning all, OMG: TRACK I have 2 days off, yeah! Need to do some shopping and then some meal planning. Tomorrow I go to Mom's and then will return to the gym. Have contacted my WOB Tracy and she is committing to our workouts again. She has had a rough year too. Tonight will be leftover pork, taters and kraut. Now that…

Welcome to 2017! A new year and a fresh start. A time to renew our commitment to ourselves and each other. To continue our journey toward whatever goal we set, with the loving support of this group. I am looking forward to getting the weight off for good. I have played around far too long, made too many excuses and am…

Happy New Years Eve to all, sure miss the chatter here when the holidays hit but am confident we will all be back soon and just as talkative as ever. I work today at 11 and back tomorrow at 4pm, so we will have our pork and sauerkraut today with leftovers tomorrow. I got one of those electric pressure cookers, as seen on…

Good morning, still on cloud 9 about Mom's eyes. Working the next 3 days and since it is a skeleton crew to begin with I am sure I will not be called off. So glad I got my groceries yesterday and the laundry done. Edd is sick, something that rarely happens, and I am staying far away so I don't get it. He goes to bed and…

Glorious day today. I couldn't wait to get here and tell you all the good news. Mom's eye appointment was the best gift we got this year. The swelling is completely gone inside the eye, the hemorrhages are completely gone, the retina is lying flatly, as it should and she did not have to have an injection! We will continue…

Hello one and all, Last two days at work have been challenging. I accused the manager of putting a sign out front asking all non sewers to come in and ask for lessons at the cutting counter. Very few simple cut and go customers. Everyone needed lots of help and instructions for whatever project they were doing. I don't…

Good morning and welcome to the after party! Janet, so glad to have you back and it certainly sounds like you had a wonderful Christmas with your friends and family. Just sorry you have to drive so much. Now rest up, you have surgery soon and need to be emotionally and physically ready. Bert, hope you get to walk outside…

Good evening to those of you reading. Dinner with mom yesterday was so lovely. Sh mad homemad chocolate eclairs, my cousin requested them and mom loves her so. Home in time to watch some dreadful football (for me any way, lol). Dinner was Chex mix and Chic filet chicken chunks! Cousins stayed till this morning. We spend…

Merry Christmas to all my dear friends here. We had a wonderful time at my son's last night. So much love and merriment. Getting ready to head to Mom's shortly for another, smaller celebration. Peace, love and joy to you all and all those you hold dear. Patti

Janet, by now you are in the loving, hugging arms of your dear friend. I feel the love. Praying you enjoy the rest of the festivities and sending the prayers for sweet Claire. Karla, your meal,sounds delish. My DIL fixes mashed potatoes, corn casserole, green bean casserole and lots of apps. I bring the ham, deviled eggs…

Merry Christmas Eve Eve! Can't believe It is almost upon us. This month has flown but I don't feel stressed and am mostly ready except for last minute cooking. Looking forward to spending time with my family the next 2 days. I am so blessed to have so much love in my life. I pray I never take that for granted. I count all…

Janet, just remember to be kind to yourself. I know time with your best friend will be renewing and fortify you for family Christmas at your brother's. My GFs and I all agreed years ago to stop the gifting and make our time together our gift. It has worked well and taken the pressure off us all. I hope your friends can do…

A happy, busy good morning to you all. I got everything done on my list yesterday with a little time to relax too. My son has to be out of his house by January 4th which is 2 weeks earlier than they originally planned so Edd is busy helping him with repairs on the house. I work today and tomorrow 12-5. If they need me to…

Oh my those extra hours yesterday took a toll on my feet. Woke me up during the night they were aching so bad. But I did not let it deter me for the day. I did, however, turn down some extra hours of work today. Just had to stay home and get things done. I finished the laundry and got all the presents wrapped. Now taking a…