Day 28 through 34~~

Happy Monday Snow Angels,

Are you ready for the next 7 days??? Me too but I am going to do one day at a time!! Finally got my ship together and ready to win this battle. Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!

My goals haven't changed much but my determination and spirit have!! I have taken time to get the bugs out of my program and have renewed energy and faith in myself to succeed. After all I am not asking much of myself!! I only asking myself to stay on program one day at a time. I can and will do one day at a time and eventually those days will pile up!!

I really allowed myself to be to careless with my program and it cost me 4 weeks time. Now I am really going to have to apply myself to get to my goal by December 31. You want to know a little secret?? I WILL LOSE 25 LBS BY DECEMBER 31TH!!!! I will hit the 220 lbs by then!!

Carelessness is over and gone! I have the right foods in the house and I have the will and spunk to get this job done. I will do this alone if I have to. If my family can not accept the new changes then tough apples. I am making this change for me because I am worth it!!

My goals for teveryday are:
1. Eat plenty of fruits and veggies
2. drink that water--never ending water
3. Be proud of who I am
4. Be proud of my family regardless
5. Get in some exercise everyday--walk 4 times a week
6. be thankful I have time to do these things
7. Make sure the people I love know it!!!!

Now those are fairly easy goals to accomplish all it takes is effort from me. I have a lots of energy and spirt to do these simple task each day. I will do this!!

How about you Angels are you hitting some rough spots?? Remember that is why we are doing this together to help each other through those bumps in the road. Are we ready to face all the life can throw at us?? You bet we will. We are winners!!!

We have the desire, determination and discipline to accomplish anything we set our minds to do!!! Watch out world here comes the Snow Angels and we are on a mission!!

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: Three cheers to get our bodies and minds moving!!!!

Let's do it Angels!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello to all of my fellow SA's......What a crazy weekend it has been. I am soooo getting back on track tomorrow. We had a terrible storm on Saturday night, and we lost our power for over 24 hours...so needless to say I haven't been able to eat the best this past weekend, but I am going to get myself back on track first thing Monday morning. What a nightmare.....no water...no electricity...and hot, hot , hot!!! It was quite miserable!!! Anyways, I am feeling awful from not getting enough water, and not being able to eat the right things. I WILL NOT let it take me down though!!! Oh no!! I have come way to far to turn back now!! I will succeed, just like all of you WILL succeed!!

Have a great Monday Snow Angels.....Keep up the hard work!! AJ

GOOOOOOOOD morning Lizzie and AJ and the rest of our wonderful group coming in later!
Woohoo....it's Monday!(MY Thursday) confused yet?? No......? let me help!

I like your statement Lizzie: I will lose 25 pounds by Dec. 31st. Not I'll try but I will! You have your bugs located and under control and have your goals lined up and mind made up!

I had one of my treasured slow days at work yesterday so got to play with my menu for this next week, putting together a planned course of action that will help me get myself firmly on track.

I need skeeter repellent for the days I walk outdoors. I have 10 rather large lumps on my legs from those devils. I'll be pickin' up some stuff this morning!
I had a personal challenge on the walking board, of 42 miles for goal one. Going to Mom's house. I am 7 away from that one. I will finish it this week and start on my next "journey". I'm playing on mapquest to get directions to various places.........ie. my son's in Florence, AL, my friend's in Carbon Hill, AL and Bear Creek. My little bud's (ex-step daughter) in Allen, TX. I'm having a lot of fun with it. I will take a REAL trip one day................

My goals for this week are:

Drink 80 oz. water each day (at least!)
Plan my meals
Eat my salads
Get my veggies/fruits in
Walk: 6 days
Other exercise: 3 days
Collect give-away goodies

I need to get my nails done Tuesday, drop my car off Wednesday for repair and perhaps get that pile of ironing done too.
I have a hole day I'm using Wednesday to put my car in the shop. I'll be glad to have that done.

Have a wonderful day everyone. Be really good to YOU today!

Brenda
:water: :lift: :whip: :snow: Let's Boogie!

Well gals, I'm back from vacation. I have to admit that I didn't do as well in the eating department as I would have liked. We're talkin donuts and chips here.

However, I did do a pretty good job of staying active and am ready to really get serious now.

My husband and I talked over vacation and decided that if my doctor gives me the ok we are going to try and get pregnant. This gives me a VERY big incentive to try and stay healthy and get more fit.

Soo, tonight I am going to the gym to do some cardio and some LBWT and some crunches. I am going to eat healthy and nutritious foods today. I am going to take a multivitamin and I am going to drink plenty of water.

Good to be back.

Good Morning Snow Angels,
I don't know about all of you, but i'm totally ready to face this week head on, and i'm going to have a postivly wonderful week. This morning I have good news and bad news. The bad news is that I gained 1/2 a pound, but don't worry I'm not going to let that get me down. Cause now I know that I just need to try extra hard this next week to loose the weight. The good news is this past week I workout a total of 248 minutes. I'm so proud of myself because I didn't think I had that many minutes in. Tonight i'm making dinner, tacos, so I'm going to figure in my points before tonight. I've also decided to change my end of the year goal. My goal by the end of the year is to loose 30 pounds, and i'm going to do it. My goals are the same this week to eat healthy, drink all my water and to workout 5 days. Have a day everyone!

Hello to everyone, and a great big bear :hug: to you all!!! I am back on track full force this morning. I didn't weigh myself yesterday, because of the whole big mess with the power outage and all...anyways...I weighed this morning, for my personal weigh in day, and after a bad weekend...I maintained!! I am glad about that, because that means I didn't do as horrible as I thought!! I am going to do some cleaning around the house and catch up on my laundry and dishes, seeing we had NO water for a whole day...(Sunday is laundry catch up day, but I didn't get it done) I am also going to make some desserts for church. We are having another work week at church, so I was told by the Pastor (who loves pies) That I could help out by making a couple of pies. So that will be a task of mine tonight.

I got my haircut on Saturday afternoon....That was my reward for getting myself into the 180's. My hubby didn't want me to get it cut short, but now he LOVES it. He said "I think you definitely found a winner with that hairstyle." I have to tell you that in our 5 years of being together I must have had at least 25 different haircuts, and styles, SO....that made me feel really good!!

My goals for this week are .....

Drink at least 96 oz of water everyday........
Eat within calorie range....1300-1500
Exercise at least 1 hour EVERYDAY!.....
Spend some quality time with daughter, and hubby each day......
Take a little time out for ME each day!!......
Hope that you all are having a great day...:hug: to you all!! AJ

well i just got done writn a long post here and i wnet to submit it and it said i wasnt logged in which i was!X-(
now i dont want to re-write it so i will shorten it.
i rode 5 miles on bike today and accomplished most of my goal list. eating good and slamming down the old water.
that about sums it up. well enjoy the day!

Hello Snow Angels, I wanted to check in on you this Snow Angels needs your prayers to say on track. Ruthieb

Hello all angels!

Welcome back Luci and WTG getting right back on track! I have an off and on love affair with Pringles so get the chips and donut thing! Congrats on your decision to have a young'un! Good goal to work towards!

Ruthieb.....we are with you girl. Let's take one DAY , 1 MEAL , 1 CHOICE at a time. Looking at the BIG picture is much too overwhelming. It will come together for you, and as you know.....you are in very good company! We all slip and slide around on occasion but pick up and move forward. You are in my prayers today.

Minnie......waaaaahhhhhh! I know what a pain it is when the glitches hit! I've been " waxing eloquent" on an e-mail or post and get booted off aol. I fuss and fume and show my hiney but no one sees but God as I live alone! haha!

I'm measuring distance this morning to the shop as I'll be dropping my car off early AM tomorrow and walking home. I figure it's 3-3.5 miles. As I've done 3 before at one time it won't hurt me. But gotta get that skeeter stuff, beacuse THEY will!!
I got my nails done yesterday to get that out of the way.
I must remember my music! Can't walk without that!

Have a great day everyone.................Take good care of you today!

Hey Lizzie....my co-worker is very interested in WW! She's a tad taller than me but has a real problem dieting and thinks she could maybe do that plan. Cool, huh??

Brenda

Good Morning snow angels~~ well slept ok and here are my goals for today:
1. drink all water
2. ride bike 5 miles
3. do toning for arms
4.water flowers
5.wash and hang out all bedding(there in the washer now)
6.dust and vacum
7.love myself,kids and hubby


I hope everyone has a great tuesday!

Good morning to all! Yesterday I had a great day and stayed completely on program. Had a killer workout last night (lasted 2 hours!). However, this morning I overslept and didn't make it to the gym so I'll probably just do a 30 minute or so walk this evening to keep active.

Today my main goal is water, water, water. I also got my multivitamin in, which is good. I also want to make sure and set my alarm so I can get a good workout in tomorrow morning!

Hope everyone has a great and focused day.

Luci

Happy Tuesday Snow Angels,

Finally feeling human again. I was very sick Sunday night and most of Monday. Got some new meds from doc and on my way to feeling good again. I haven't been that sick in years!! Glad it is on the way out!!

You bet I am in for today!! Haven't been able to eat much and have to be on a soft diet for a few days but that works well into my plan. I will stay on program as much as possible. Get this I have to drink a ton of water because of the new meds!!! Too funny!!

Sandy, You amaze me with all you do plus taking care of kids!! Then holding down a job and all the exercises!! Wow what a woman!! You are doing great so hang in there!!

Hi Brenda,
You are so full of energy!! Each time I read your post the determination and energy just jumps out!! If your friend is interested I would share with her. Could be helpful to you to with a coworker on WW!! Always fun to have a buddy to diet with!!

Hi Ruthie,
You bet I am sending prayers to you sweetie. I know how hard it is to try and organize your life to meet all the demands of time. You just keep hanging in there and everything will fall in place.

Aj,
Thank goodness all power has been restored. We had that happen to us not to long ago and lost all the freezer foods. Unfortunately I had just been to the grocery!! Haircut sounds cute!!!!:D I only trimmed my on top and decided to keep it long for the first time in my life.

Katherine, Wow that is wonderful 248 minutes!! I know that is a lot of working out!! I read in your journal what exercises you do. WOW!! You bet the weight will come off especially with the routine you do!!

Luci,
Welcome back from vacation!! Wow thinking about a baby:up: !!!!That is wonderful!! Babies are so neat!!!!!! I think chips and donuts should be taken off this planet!! Two of my worse enemies!! You bet having a baby is a great incentive to get fit!!
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Well Snow Angels sounds like we all needed a fresh start!! I sure know I did. Now I am determined to carry on with my goals. Despite being sick I only ate on program food. Now I feel better today but still not hungry so I will take advantage of the day and drink lots of water and eat soft foods and give my tummy a rest!!

I guess I could tell you that I had a flair up of diverticulitis and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. One aggravated the other and I was very ill. Thought I was having a heart attack the pain was so bad. But the pain is now under control and the new meds will take care of both types of infection!! Still a little wobbly in the knees so don't think I will attempt to do a mile outside the house.

Well I am off to drink more water. I have decided to just drink the water and stop griping about it!! I thought it was a good idea too!!

Off to have a super day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Wow Luci you are doing super!! A two hour workout!! You must be in grest shape!! I am tired just reading about it!!

You have a super day today too and good for you staying on program!! yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello Snow Angels....It is going to be another hot and hazy day here. It looks as if we may get some more thunderstorms. I just hope that if we do, it doesn't knock our power out again!

I had a pretty decent day yesterday. I made al my goals, but I did stay up a little too late. I will not do that again! My behind was dragging this morning. I don't really have much on the agande for today, just to try and finish the laundry, and clean both bathrooms. I want to try and get some stamping done today. I got all my new things from Stampin' up yesterday. I got lots of goodies, because I was the hostess. I can't wait!!

Ruthie~~~Here are some prayers come your way:lily: Weight
loss is not an easy thing to do. We must make lifestyle
changes if we want to get anywhere. We are all here
for you!!:D

Luci~~~So glad that you are doing well. Great news about your
decision for preparing to have a baby. That is my ultimate
goal too! My daughter will be 3 in September, so we are kind
anxious to get the ball rolling. I get more and more excited
the closer I get to goal. Best of luck to you and hubby Luci!!

Katherine~~~Way to go on those 248 minutes!!! :up: You are
making some AWESOME progress!! Keep up the hard work, it
Does pay off in the long run!!

Blondee~~~3 miles??? That is great...and yes DO NOT...I repeat
DO NOT forget that bug spray!!!!! They are some nasty
buggers this summer! You can almost hardly stand to be
outside! Keep it up girl!!

Minnie~~~ You are doing so well!! It gets hard some days, but
you have to want the weight loss bad enough. You will
succeed!!! Keep going!


Here are some great big :hug: :hug: :hug: for all of you!! I hope that you all have a great day.....If you want to lose....you've got to move!! My best to you all, AJ

Luci and Lizzie, we all must have been posting at the same time!! :laugh:

Wow Luci....great job!! 2 hours??? You are amazing!! Keep on going......You will have success!

Lizzie...so sorry to hear about the pain you have been having to go through. I know that, that stuff can really be hard on your body. So glad that you are better now! Take care of yourself!! :hug:

Have a great day....AJ

Hey just wanted to drop a quick line to say how great you guys are. Your support is amazing and so helpful to keep me on track!

I especially appreciate all the kind words about the baby thing. I have been anxious about trying because I am not at goal yet. But, I feel great, my bp is down and I am tired of waiting to live my life until I am an ideal weight. I will just continue as hard as I can to lose weight, get healthy, get fit, until God decides it is time to bless us with a child.

Lizzie- so sorry you haven't been feeling well. Am glad to hear you are coming round. I just know you will be back in the full swing of things in no time.

Brenda - great job on the walking. I know music helps, but having fabulous nails also helps, no?:D

Minnie - you are doing an awesome job. If you EVER doubt that, just look at your stats. You are an inspiration to many.

Ruthie - hang in there hun. We are all rooting for you.

Katherine - you rock. keep up that killer workout routine!!

AJ - how exiting that you are thinking of having a baby too. Here's wishing you and your hubby lots of baby dust.

Much love,

Luci

Hi Snow Angels,

I've been sick since this weekend, not able to eat much or drink, so I can't say that I'm on program exactly. I stayed home from work yesterday, but I'm at work now. My throat is killing me! I haven't been able to exercise for quite a few days now, but it's forgivable given the circumstances. I can't breath! I slept more than I was awake yesterday. I'm really dragging today. Only two more hours and I'm out of here!

Hope to get back on program soon.

Stacey.....hope you're feeling better very soon. I feel for our"angels in distress". You will certainly be on my prayer list today!

I am so thankful for basic good health. It's never a given and the healthy days make me realize how blessed I am. I am in my 8th week of remission with the Meniere's! Praise God! I never realized what a GIFT hearing was until I started losing mine. The gift of sound, sight, TASTE, touch..........MOBILITY!! I'll appreciate them more today.

Lizzie..........I am so sorry you were so sick! Bless your heart! I have had a few (very few thank God!) of those attacks and the pain is so severe it's scary! Do take very good care of yourself, love. Be gentle with you. You too, are in my prayers!
You have the most beautiful spirit, positive attitude and always words of encouragement for the rest of us........even when you're in the trenches. You are a Godsend and wonderful blessing to the rest of us!! (((Huggs))) to you! I hope the new meds kick butt and you're feeling really good again very soon!

I'm sharing info with my friend Sharon! Know what one of the first questions wuz? How much would she have to exercise to get extra points? LOL! She's funny! Hers are the same as mine and we joked about her gaining 5 so she could get more points. She'd rather not do that! I left my stuff with her to go over the next few days while I'm off and will make copies for her next week.............
She is really excited! So am I!

I measured the trip to the shop......2.5 exactly! Way cool! I can do that with no problem. I got my monster spray, after going to THREE stores! There is a real shortage of the stuff. I wish now I'd gotten two at least.......I'll go back for more.

I'm getting my list done up for the shop this morning. It's only 3:15 so guess I'll get a nappy in before then.

Haircut: I'm not sure I can WAIT much longer! I'd wanted to let the tumbleweed grow out some but it's really making me nutty(ier?) some days! Especially for work. I told my boss's wife one day that Sharon and I were cute when we GOT there.........must be somethin' in the air. With us both being BIG BODACIOUS BEAUTIES.............we need the little lift a good hairstyle would give! Our "personalities and charm" will carry us just so far! They talked last year of uniforms for goodness sake........khaki even......egads! Please NO!
SO..............I'm thinkin' if I have money left after car repairs.....I may head to the choppin' block!

Have a wonderful day everyone and take really good care of yourselves!!! I have the next three days to myself and will be doing MUCH of that!!

Huggie wuggies to all.............Brenda

Good Morning Snow Angels!!

I'm still feeling sick, so was very pleasantly surprised to find that I had lost another pound!! YIPPEE!! I haven't been able to eat or swallow very well, so this was a happy surprise. Especially since when I peeked yesterday, I was at 266. That'll teach me to peek!! :laugh: I was able to drink more water yesterday, which probably accounts for that too.

I have to get ready for work, so have to keep this short. Have a great weigh-in everybody!!

Well, Snow Angels....It is Weigh-in Wednesday, and I am at a stand still!!!:( I have maintained for the last 2 weeks now, so I am STILL at 186. I think I need to try some minor changes...maybe bump up daily exercise to 1 1/2 hours rather than 1 hour! I am going to start this tomorrow, and see if I get some results next week.

I am going to get some things done around here...I didn't get all done that I wanted to yesterday! I was draggin' my behind yesterday....or maybe I should even say I was draggin' behind my behind!!! :laugh: Anyways...great big :hug: :hug: to all my favorite Snow Angels.....That means all of you!!! :o AJ


BTW....Stacey.....I hope you are feeling better soon!! :doc:

Hello Snow Angels,

What a warm and humid day!! Yikes I am so glad I don't have to be out in it!! I am going to do my in house exercises today starting with the Walk Away the pounds tape and then my bike!!

Doesn't look like I will be able to afford a new street bike this year so I will do the in house riding!! Seems like there are several things I need all at once!! Oh well save your money lizzie!!

Hope everyone is up for the day and full of excitement. I know I am. Feels so good to feel better and ready to start the day!!
Already had breakfast and it is only 1:58 pm!!! lol

Stacey good job on the pound gone but bummer still feeling sick!! Hope you feel better soon.

Brenda, Glad to hear you are sharing with your friend. Always more fun with two then one!! Have to have a diet bud!!

Well I started out feeling pretty good when I started posting but yuk my stomach just started rolling!! What is up with that???

Guess I will take meds and wait about 30 minutes and then start exercising!!

You know that Dec 31 date is going to be here in no time. I was watching one of the shopping channels and they were having Christmas in July. For a second I thought time had really passed fast!! Just reminded me to stay on target and I WILL MAKE THE DEC 31 DATE WITH 25 LBS GONE!! Can't wait till I hit 220 may be someone here ( at home ) will notice 56 pounds gone!! Wow I can't wait!!!!!

Talk about motivation to stay on program and exercise. Yaaaaa hooooooooooooooooooooo. I am winner!!! You are a winner. WE ALL ARE WINNERS!!!!!!! Now I am going to get my :cheer: :cheer: going and we will do this!! We will do this today and everyday just one day at a time!!

Next Sunday I will start posting my weight! I am doing that as an extra reminder of where I am going!!

Okay let's do it!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hey everybody, today is weigh in day and guess what ... I am also at a standstill like AJ, only mine has been for about a month now. Still at 237. I know I am getting stronger, I know I am getting smaller. BUT, that blasted number just WILL NOT move.

Soo - I decided this morning after I weighed in to dig out all my old Weight Watchers stuff and start being accountable. Am hoping that consistent journalling, staying within my points range and continued exercising will get the number to move.

In the meantime I will NOT get depressed about my progress. Success is so much more than the number.

This morning I did 30 minutes on the Bike, 2 sets of UBWT and some stretching.

I am also well within my alloted points range for the day. My goal is to just take it one day at a time.

Aj and Luci,
I was almost at a stand still for about 3 months. Loose a couple of pounds and the next week they were back!! Got so frustrated that I about threw in the towel. Finally what helped was to back to the basics. I had to re evaluate everything I was doing.

First the food journal that I keep on my dining room table. Found things that I wasn't counting enought points and some not at all!
Then looked at my exercise routine. Not consistent with it either. So needed to restructure my exercising and the times to get it done. Had to look at my water intake.

So I adjusted my food intake and planned a better exercise schedule and increased my water intake. Sunday I will know how much my plan helped. I already see a difference.

The other part is that during any weightloss there is going to be weeks that we don't lose at all and may in fact gain. That is not unexpected and shouldn't be surprising. My old ww lecturer from way back told us that is when the body is replacing the fat in our body with water and the next week we would have a loss.
Don't know if I still believe her but it helped at the time!!lol

Hope reading this helps. I know you both already know this but can't hurt rereading it!! You both will get moving again this is just a bump in the road!!

Hang in there you will do this!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie
:D :D :tomato: :D :D

Hell snow angels~~ today is going good. last night i had a binge and i ate and it was at midnight to so i am not a bit proud of myself and plain mad for what i did and dont know why i even did it but its not stopping me from how far i have come and all the work i have done so i will move forward.
i am chuigging the water today, i rode 5 miles on bike and toned arms with weights, i cleaned, did laundry too.
skipped breakfast
for lunch 2 wheat bread and 1 chicken veggie patty
dinner will be small shells with tomato,onion and garlic sauce.

i wiegh tommorow and am honestly scared to see what it will say but whatever it says i deserve it for my actions. i choose what to put and not to put in my mouth and i must be accountable for it and no excuses are acceptable to me.

i am so dissapointed in my behavior. all the work ive been doing and i go blow it last night. i knew i should stop and told myself too but i kept taking another bite.
it wasnt worth it and didnt feel so good later. at the minute it did but not after.
i shall remember this!
well im going now to finish dinner and head to work. hope everone is having a good day!

Hello Snow Peeps :wave:

Wow, I keep getting lost I guess. I get so busy reading journals, I forget to come here and say hello. I'm really sorry about that.

Lately I've been having competition with the camp kids. They are all using computers too I guess, and I keep getting knocked off-line. Getting a bit ticked-off about it, but since that solves nothing, I guess I better just get used to it. They will be here for several weeks yet........LOL.

My weigh-in is Monday, but this time I gladly share the results with everyone. Finally...........I LOST 3 LBS............and just in time too. I was getting thoroughly frustrated.

I am now a WW peep, thanks to Lizzie. She has done so well, and so has Minnie Mouse there, and both are on WW. My plan wasn't working. It did 20 years ago, but not now. So I did a complete overhaul too. Nothing motivates me more than a little success. So I guess you know that I am highly motivated right now. Just to show you how high I am.........my chat friend over in England asked me to give her a weather report. She figured that since I was so high up on Cloud #9, I could see all the way across the Atlantic...................hahaha.

My goals for this week are:

DRINK that water........at LEAST 64 oz. (for me a real challange)
Keep walking
Eat more salads and keep within points
Eat more fruits


I hope everyone is having a good week. I look forward to seeing many of you in chat during the week. Take care all.

:hug:
Sandie

Sandy,
All you blew was a short time last night and today you are back in control. True sign of a winner who recognizes the problem and corrects the problem. What's a couple of hours when you have a full life of eating healthy ahead?? Besides you are not undoing everything sweetie and you did start over. So forget yesterday and remember what you learned!! Don't be so hard on yourself because you will get to goal!!!! I will be cheering you on all the way!!

:hug: :hug: :hug: just for you!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Snow Angels,

Sorry I haven't posted lately. I have been very busy at work and it seems like everytime I get online something comes up. It is a little bit quieter today, so finally have a chance to get caught up on everything. I found out this weekend that my cousin is getting married in January, and she asked me to be a bridesmaid. So now I am really focused on getting this weight off and getting in shape.

Stacey~ congratulations on the 1 lb loss. Hope you feel better soon.

Lizzie~ Hope you start feling better soon. You are such a motivational person.

AJ and Luci~ don't fret over the scale not moving. Sometimes you body needs time to adjust to all the changes you've made. Just stay focused and those pounds are sure to come off.

Minnie~ don't dwell on the binge. We all have slips now and then, we are human and are bound to make mistakes. Just remember to learn from it and try to think of ways to prevent it in the future.

Sandie~ congratulation on the 3 lb loss.

Everybody have a great evening and I'll see you tomorrow.

Hello Snow Angels, Well today I weighed in and it was not good I was 255 pounds. All my reckless eating is paying me back in a bad way but it is my fault. I guess as far as just water I drank 3 glasses but I did have other things also. Ruthieb

Hi all!

Hang onto the wagon, sharp turns ahead! Everyone still in? Whos' driving? Can I get a little more leg room? Thanks!
You guys are rocking! Who has the water jug?

I'm at 208, after an up/down/up down week of it. I will be so ready to see 200 again! Gonna do it too.

Hey......guess I need real glasses! It's 3.....THREE and a half miles to the shop!!! I use reading glasses for work,any reading etc. but not for driving. Oh well....thinking it was 2.5 was easier I suppose! I was aching when I got to the house.......soaked my poor tootsies (I really need some good shoes!), got a shower and cleaned house for 2.5 hours after resting an hour. I really got into it today so the walk energized me. Just TOO much of a good thing! If I hadn't had music I would still be wandering in the wilderness! LOL! The skeeter spray worked GREAT! One bite in all that time! I dropped it off at 6:30 this morning.....get it back tomorrow afternoon sometime.

YES.....Luci! I love getting my nails done and that's my bi-monthly treat! My favorite color is Cheyenne Pepper, a lovely shade of bronze. I'm totally spoiled! Now if I could get my hair cut!

Liz, I am gonna have fun sharing my plan info with Sharon! You are so right about having a buddy. You guys are my line of defense........and doing a GREAT job!! I'm so glad you're feeling better! Take your time getting back up to full speed........

Stacey, hope you did ok at work......it would be SO nice to be able to stay home when ill and take proper care of ourselves!

Congrats on the losses and holds this week and any who may be up a tad............it will be history in the days ahead. Positive attitudes and choices on a daily basis will get us over the hills ahead!

This week I am renewing my love affair with veggies and fruits and breaking up with Mr. Pringles. He's called a couple of times but I wouldn't answer. I had the last of the lucious peaches I ripped off in my bosse's orchard........I confessed so it's not really stealin' right?? They were SO good that I am determined to get more Saturday morning! LOL! I stop by that office to pick up paperwork for the weekend for that site and it's just too tempting to ignore! I also found a blackberry bush......yum! He has grapes, peaches, plums (gone), apples and pear trees. Very nice! I'll try to get an early enough start that I can stop by the Farmer's Mkt. on the way. It was MUCH too busy this last Saturday and it was only 8:30 AM!

Had some of my yummy beans today. I kinda count 'em 3 ways.....protein, starch and veggie. They do fit all catagories I suppose. Plus some of my collards from the freezer. SO good!
I have a problem........my freezer is totally full of goodies I've cooked that I don't have room for my ice trays. I used the very last of my bagged ice today and have no more for tea.........I could play the needy neighbor thing but I'm out of practice! I'll go shift some stuff around!

Gonna run...........have a great evening everyone! Have a lovely night's rest!
Howdy to Ruthieb, Minnie, SandieLynn, Katie............anyone I may have missed, add your name to this here list!

Nighty night...........

BrendaI-)

Thursday July 18,2002

I think I may get this procrastination on the run if I keep working at and stop making excuses. I kept putting off doing the dishes last night and making DH veggie soup until almost 10:30 pm. I finally said the heck with it and just did it. I like to watch a show at 11:00 so I figured I could make a dent in the dishes before 11.
As usual when I apply myself I get things done. Had the soup made and dished done at 10:55pm. Now if I applied myself all the time just think of what I can achieve!!

I have been looking at losing weight the same way. If I really applied myself who knows weight might even come off faster. I definitely was not getting anywhere the way I was going with my program. But I am on the ball now and will get this weight off!! I know I will and that knowledge feels good!!

Soooooo who is with me today??? Everybody!!!!! Well then let us get this wagon moving!!!! Going to have a wonderful day and feel good all day!! May even try to walk today before the heat sets in!! Actually I am going to go for a walk as soon as I finish here. Might just as well do it and not PROCRASTINATE Lizzie!!:D


Brenda, I loved your post and welcome Sharon to our group!! Tell her for me if she can get online we would love to have her join our journey!! Good to hear that Mr Pringle is not being well received!! He really does need to move on along with Mr. Donut!!
Darn I would have a hard time getting past the boss' orchard too!! I can't wait until our peach season starts which is about a month!!

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Ellan,
Good to see you back!! I love weddings and all the fuss. Being a bridemaid sure is a motivator!! I was in 3 of my sister's weddings and it was fun!!!! I was the matron of honor in all three!! Fun Fun Fun!!! ( That is 3 sisters and 3 wedding!!) Now the sentence makes sense. You will be all set for the wedding in January!!
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I am ready to get started for the day!! Better get dressed and hit the pavement!! Didn't get the exercise in yesterday like I thought I would so better get going!!

:coach: If you listen caefully you can hear the pounds dropping!! So let's get the bodies moving and the minds thinking!!!! We all will, for today,:water: ,:lift: , and:ex: and be happy we are able to do all these things. Procrastination is out the window!! JUST DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ready set go!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Lizzie and all our angels!

Thanks for the lovely welcome for my friend and kind words on my post!! She doesn't get much play time at all with two teen boys and a hubby at home but perhaps in the near future she can cut out some time for herself. I on the other hand have SO much time for me!! RUBBIN' IT IN! LOL! I try to encourage her and I believe this is something she can do. I found some info on fast food places she'd asked about, as she and her DH grab a burger a couple of times a week.
She has trouble with her feet so can't walk much......she needs some alternatives.
I'm saving my walk time today for this afternoon when I go get my car!

I have my shorts and exercise bra on......yes I am a site! I have my door closed tho......am gonna clean my kitchen, get on my cardio-glide machine, dance around a bit. WARM UP before that 3.5 mile hike! LOL!
I took my measurements this morning and will start doing it monthly. I entered my info in my journal for yesterday..........got a neat on-line one as well as paper that I'll keep with me.Iate late when not hungry and made note of that. Evenings are where I must exercise the most control as that's when I close down "mentally" and it's easy to eat carelessly. My choices weren't so bad , it's just excess food I didn't need or truly want.

I'm dragging my weights out of the corner too........don't really know what to DO with 'em but guess I'll learn! I bought 'em 'cuz the set was on sale.....I know no one else does stuff like that....right??

Have a wonderful day!! I'll be back later today!
Love and huggie wuggies to us all.............Brenda:bow:

Good morning angels!! Feeling really positive today. I think deciding to go back to journalling and writing down points will be a very good thing. I feel more in control.

Yesterday was great. I stayed at the low end of my points range, drank 9 glasses of water and got exercise in in the morning. Woohoo!!

Today my goals are:

(1) At least 5 servings of fruits and veggies
(2) At least 6 glasses of water (hopefully more)
(3) Stay within my points
(4) Get a workout in. This will be a tough one today. Thursday mornings I take my stepdaughter to swim practice (35mins in the other direction of work) so I can't workout in the morning, which is the best time for me. Also, I have a lunch meeting at work today and several errands to run this evening. CALGON!! Anyway, hopefully I can at least slide in a 20 minute walk or so.

Luci

hello snow angels~~ its getting hot and i need to exercise yet and go get my paycheck so i will cut this short. goals for today are:
1. drink water
2.exercise
3.eat within point range
4.water flowers
5.finsih cleaning and laundry


i weighed today and have lost 1 pound for the week. i am happy with that consdiering the week i've had so i'll take it and be glad its not a gain.

enjoy the day!

Well Good Day to you too Lizzie, and everyone else too!!

I got off to a good start this morning. Did my walking, irregardless of the nasty bugs trying to make a meal of me, and the sweat pouring in my eyes. I forgot my towel and bug spray.........:c( By the time I got home, I was just sooooooooo glad that walk was done........LOL.

I'm trying really hard to get the water in today. Maybe with this heat it won't be too difficult, but I make no guarrantees.......knowing me. It's the one part of my weight loss program that I really have a bad time with. Now why is that. I like the water, I'm just not THAT THIRSTY.............LOL

Ok all, have a great day, remember your exercise and watch those fats.........what goes in show up on the outside too........

Enjoy!~Enjoy!~Enjoy!!
Sandie :)

Happy Friday snow angels~~ well today my goals are:
1.drink all my water
2.eat within point range
3.ride bike
4.water flowers
5.take kids school shopping

I got up early and find i get alot more done. need to eat something before i go shopping or i will get hungry while were out.

well hope everyone has a wonderful day!

Good morning all.........It is FRIDAY, for real this time!

Well, my car did not get finished yesterday so sometime this morning perhaps. They were still working on it at 5:00 and needed to do an alignment as well, since I had shocks and struts done. It needs to last me another 5 years! LOL! I drove a '78 olds for 12 years before getting this one ('86 Ford LTD) 3 years ago.
It's not that I don't DESERVE a new one, as I DO............I just don't like having the payments and high insurance costs that come with it.

Plan wise, yesterday.........I didn't do so hot......got my veggies and fruit in, had only 36 oz. water and a box of salt. I've been doing the low sodium thing for 4 months now and I am so sensitive to it that some things are almost TOO salty. I had cooked some chicken in lower sodium cream of mushroom soup and it was a bit too much. Good............but more than I needed.

I have my water bottle in hand this morning and no coffee yet. I'll have a bottle of water and THEN make coffee.

Today I will:

Drink my water:water:
Get some exercise:lift:
Plan my meals
Get to the Library: I owe fines by now!
Be GOOD to myself
Journal: Do goal/reward sheet

Have a great day everyone! Congrats on the pound down Minnie!

Brenda

Happy Friday Snow Angels!!

I'm down another pound as of this morning, so feeling really good! Weighed in at 262.5. My husband can't believe it. He made me get on the scale in front of him! Mind you, I would have NEVER done that a year ago, but now it's all out there. He's up to 275. Maybe eventually he will get with it. For now, I don't push, don't belittle, just tell him how GOOD I'm doing!!

I went to bed nice and early last night, so I feel a lot better this morning. I'm still a bit stuffy, and have no voice, but I don't feel nearly as bad as I have this week.

My plans for today:

1. Drink water
2. Stay on Points
3. Have dinner with daughter

Still not exercising since I can't breath, but will hopefully get back to that this weekend.

Have a great Friday!!

Happy Friday Snow Angels,

Now I know I getting looney! I told my son we were getting snow again today. Soon as the words left my mouth I knew they were wrong. Wished I could have inhaled and they would come back!! My son is used to my 'word salad' as my sister calls it.

We had thunder yesterday and NO RAIN!!! Poor little garden is growing like crazy because I water it everyday!! For the first time I have been trying to get the cukes to grow up on the fence so I would have more room and I have been successful!! I really like the idea of trying something new instead of just thinking about it.

I was just thinking about how my neighborhood has changed. When we moved here 37 years ago the neighbors were all mostly senior citizens and they were only a few of us young couples. Now I look around and we are the senior citizens and we have lots of new young families with children. Lots of little Fred and Ethyls running arund the neighborhood. Then we have all the teenagers who think they invented soaping windows and pranks. Funny how time changes and still stays the same.

Been also thinking how much I have changed. I still like a well groomed yard and pretty flowers but if I have a weed in it I won't get nuts about it like I use to. Now I come first before anything else. Hope that doesn't sound smug but if I am not taking care of me then I can't help others. My focus now is on my health and well being.

I use to always put myself last and never gave it a thought. Everything was for my sons and husband. Well they have been knocked down to second!! I am focusing in on my needs and making plans daily to adress the needs. Funny thing my family didn't even notice.

The new me is pushing the envelope daily and succeeding. I know this weight has been my cover for so long but no more. Each day I get up more determined and feel good about it!! LIke today I am up and ready to face the day and accept whatever happens. However my plan is to have a happy on program day with a little fun with it.

For today:
I will stay on program
I will do some housework
I will just enjoy the day
I will eat a popsicle for breakfast treat!!

Ok Angels we can handle this beautiful day and knock off some weight at the same time. I am up for it how about you?????????

Think of all the possibilities!! :)
Love and hugs,
Lizzie:rose: :tomato: :rose:

Hello Snow Angels, I'm weighing in again at 253 so I'm glad the scale is going down. Today for dinner I'm having BBQ chicken it is in the crockpot as we speak. Today is my V.B.S. meeting that I called but I hope I don't make a fool of myself. Well better go for now I will be working on my water today. Ruthieb

Good Morning Snow Angels,

Well I am happy to report a 1.2 loss for the week. I am so glad it is Friday. It has been a long week and I don't have any plans for this weekend which means I can just relax.

My goals for this weekend are:
1. Stay within my points.
2. Drink 96 oz of water.
3. Relax and catch up on sleep.

Everybody have a great weekend.

Hey all - Happy to report that yesterday I did get my walk in and stayed within my points.

Today my goals are:

(1) At least 5 servings of fruits and veggies
(2) At least 6 glasses of water (hopefully more)
(3) Stay within my points
(4) Exercise (done - This morning I did 30 minutes on the elliptical, LBWT and 100 crunches)
(5) Smile at a stranger

BTW - my goals for the weekend are basically the same.

Well - I'm off to lunch with a friend. Wish me luck in eating sensibly!

Luci

:wave: :wave: Just a note to invite anyone who passes through these post to stop and let us hear from you. It is never to late to join our group and set a goal for December 31, 2002.

Your goal may be personal or you may share it. It all depends on you!! I have set my personal goal to be at 220 by December 31. I am going to post my weigh in on Sunday morning. That is also a personal choice for everyone.

Hope you enjoy reading about us and now take time and join us!!
We are in this together!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love and hugs to all,
Lizzie
:D :tomato: :D

Good Afternoon everyone :wave:

Another hot and muggy day here today, but we just had some rain come down. Poor dog is going bonkers because the thunder is rolling off in the distance. The rain was a bit short lived, but maybe it will fall some more later on.

I got my walking in this morning and I have definitely not overeaten. I'm watching that real close.......LOL

My goals for tday are:
To drink my water (I did great yesterday, struggling today)
To eat within my points
To enjoy the day
To try and comfort my poor pupper, if possible.

Take care everyone. Make today your best day yet. Enjoy!~Enjoy!!

Sandie

Hello all.........I just got my car an hour ago!!
I was getting antsy as I had to have it for work tomorrow! As it was 5:30 and HOT.....needless to say I got a cab! I had $6.00 in cash and guess what! It was exactly $6.00 for the ride! I was so excited to get it back.....it's been a long time since I was without transportation for three whole days!
I'd left my house and mailbox keys on the ring so I had a nice collection of goodies in the mailbox when I finally got to check it.

Congrats on all the losses! That's great! I'm ready to see a downward trend as well.

I never made coffee this morning. I was very congested......fluid around heart/lungs, making it difficult to breathe, so stuck with my water today, tho I did make some tea later.
I tried brown rice with my own seasonings to back off on the sodium today and have done real well. It will be better NEXT time when I know what I'm doing! Too much water and it took too long to cook!

I am enjoying the food/activity journal thing and print out my copy for each day. I made alternate choices.....for the better....twice today and felt good about that. So far I've avoided TV eating and am debating whether to go out for awhile.........I think I'll just wait 'till tomorrow night. I told my friend Steve, that I'd show up then. Somedays.....it requires more effort than I'm willing to put into it!

Gonna run......have a great evening all! "See" you tomorrow or Sunday!!
Brenda

Hello snow angels~~ well i gotta cut this short as hubby will be home from work soon and were going shopping. so here are my goals for today:

1. ride bike(already rode 5 miles)
2.drink all water
3.eat sensibly
4.hang out clothes i washed
5.enjoy the day alone with my hubby
6. tell hubby i love him lots
7.go shopping for last minute items for vacation

enjoy the day everyone!

I haven't been in to post the last few days, but I have been reading progress on all of you! I have been in the dumps the last few days, and just couldn't bring myself to post anything. I am back, and feeling better though. I have new determination, and I WILL DO THIS......I sat there and thought to myself....Why are you letting yourself get into this rut?? You have come way to far to quit now, and you are only 26 lbs from goal...don't be a quitter!! I guess sometimes we need to give ourselves a good talking to and gives ourselves a swift kick in the behind!! Definitely was something I needed today!! Anyways.....Even though I haven't been on track , I haven't gained any weight!

We are taking our daughter to a birthday party today. One of her little friends just turned 4. She will have loads of fun. As for me, I WILL NOT be eating any cake or ice cream. I don't need the temptation....I am just better off staying away from it...especially now.....I will take an apple or some carrots, and my big water bottle filled with ice cold water.

You are all doing great...making great strides of your own, and shedding that weight!! We will all succeed on our journey!! We just have to remember...TIME....PATIENCE......and the 4 D's!!!!!!!!
I send my best to you all....and I hope all of you have a wonderful weekend!!! :hug: :hug: for everyone!!!!!!!! AJ


BTW don't forget your :water: LOL

Good Morning Angels!!!!!

Just have to tell you as of this morning I have lost every once I have regained and now am 4 lbs from the 230's. I haven't seen that number since 1998. So I am looking forward to knocking off the lbs and staying in shape (getting in shape). I walked a mile this morning and it was hot and humid. I had to realize that back when I jogged everyday the weather was never a factor so it can't be now. Have to do the walk regardless of the weather. I am tired of all the old excuses I use to use.

CONGRATULATIONS on all the weight losses!!!:balloons: Celebrate those losses and keep up the good work. If you haven't had a loss I know that success is just around the corner and be so very proud of what you have already accomplished.

I wanted also tell you that with the support I am getting from everyone here at DT I am still working on my diet and exercises. Right now I have been dieting longer than any other time in my life. What has kept me going is all of you~:)

:coach: Let's get this show on the road!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hi Lizzie and all our gang!....AJ........good to see you sweety!

I did go out last night.....stopped short of gettin' "stoopid" tho can still ACT it! LOL! I had 2.5 Mich lites and as I haven't drank regularly in 2 years (since getting sick) it takes little to be ENOUGH. I am so thankful I KNOW my limits and adhere to them . I switched to coffee and drank water........mmmmmmmmm yummers!
I got to dance quite a bit and loved it......needed the huggie wuggies too!
I'm going again tonight.

I had a delish nuked tater and vidalia onion and salad for lunch today. Two different guys came in while it was cookin' and commented on how good it smelled. I tried to be quiet when I ate......making Yummer noises in public can be embarrasing since I realized several years ago that I am NOT invisable. For dessert I had strawberries with whipped cream.

Dinner will be a couple of Mich lites! Shhhhhhhhhh!
Back OP in the AM and starting my new walking goal as well.

Have a good evening all......catch ya here tomorrow!
Love 'n hugs........Brenda:D

GOOOOOOOD Sunday morning angels!

I was so good last night I impressed myself! LOL! NO beer at all. I had 3 very large glasses of iced water with a twist of lemon and lime. I'd forgotten how good that was! I danced a lot and made people hug me. As I rarely get any (and we need 8 a day!) during the week......I'll get 'em all (56) on the weekends! LOL!

LIZ!!! Woohoo! On getting shed of the "re-run pounds"!! It's amazing that the little pups pop up overnight and takes a week to get rid of! Good going, love!

I'm getting laundry sorted....need to IRON......that 4 letter werd....but am not inclined to do so today.
I'd like to get in the pool at 9:00 when it opens but have a long "to do" list before work.

I'm ready to get going.........d-o-w-n...........in the weeks ahead. I have 13 weeks 'till my second vacation week. I'm meeting my friend at MW State Park. Got plans to make, and I wanna be in better (MUCH) condition by then.

Have a great day everyone and God bless you best where you need it most today.......Brenda

Happy Sunday Morning Snow Angels.

How is everyone on this beautiful morning?? I am feeling pretty good myself and looking forward to a lazy day watching my favorite sport NASCAR!!! No matter how I feel on Sunday I always feel better on Race day.

I had a few ups and downs lately but I am on track with what I am able to eat. I did break down and ate a cup of cantaloupe last night and of course I am paying for it this morning but that is okay the cantaloupe was worth it!! But will have to be more careful today!!

I tried the sugar free popsicles and yuk didn't like those at all to bitter. Then I started thinking everything has a bitter taste lately so it could be the meds. Anyways no more whining about being sick.

The temp here is 86 degrees and humidity is in the 80's and the dew point is in the 70's. No way am I walking in that stuff I would be dead at end of the first block. So instead I will do the bike for 40 minutes before the race starts. That will make sure I get it done.

Brenda,
Yipeeeeee for getting out and dancing AND getting those hugs in!! You are so right 8 hugs a day is needed to be healthy!! I just love to read your post they are so full of energy and happiness!! You go girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AJ,
Yep we are feel just like you do at times. But the most exciting thing about feeling like you do is that you will get through it and be so proud of yourself when you do!! Then you motivation and determination will be even stronger. So hang in there this too shall pass!

Snady,
Hope you all on your way for the vacation!! If anyone evr needed a vacation it is you. I know you will have a delightful time.
So have fun!!!!!!!

ellan,
Good to see the 1.2 loss!! Super Super Super. Every pound is another victory!!!!!!!!! Keep up the good work!

Sandie,
Always good to see your smiling face. Such a pretty face too!! You are doing great also and I am real proud of you for lots of reasons. One in particluar is trying ww and being successful!!
WOOHOOOOOO You keep hanging in there sweetie.

Luci,
Good to see you back on track and feeling good about it!! I know how good that feels. Yahoooooooooo You are doing wonderful!!!

Well Angels I am going to have a wonderful day and drink all the water I am able to and stay on my clear liquid diet for a couple days or until I can't stand it anymore. But I am going to add rice. Plain white rice. A dear friend of mine told me a long long time ago that rice helps heal the tummy. I have found that it is easy to digest for me anyway. Wow just thinking about the rice reminds me that she is gone. I miss her so much!!!

She was in her 80's but she and I got a long like two best pals. In fact we use to spend hours talking about everything. Talk about experiences in life. Wow she had the most fascinating life and I loved listening to her. I will always treasure those times I spent listening. I learned so much in those few years!!!

Time to get my fanny in gear and get started. Yummmmmm jello for breakfast!! Green, red or yellow??? How lucky can one person get?????? Hahahahaha Little whine there!!


:D :tomato: :D

Hope everyone has a wonderful day and a restful day!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Sunday morning weight 241. 35 lbs gone!!! Yahooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

Good Morning Snow Angels,

I haven't posted in a couple of days, not out of anything but being too busy! Yesterday I had a lot of work to catch up on, and today I've been doing laundry and taking out old clothes that I don't fit into any more -- TOO BIG!! :)

I feel a lot better today so here are my goals:

1. GET ON MY BIKE
2. Drink my water
3. Go grocery shopping later -- triple coupon week!
4. Box up clothes to send to my friend, Losinit
5. Pay the bills that are piling up since being sick
6. Stay on points

It's funny, now that I feel better, I want to eat things I wouldn't normally have. I was craving pasta for breakfast! Then I wanted some nice, soft chocolate chip cookies! Hubby just baked some, but I'm not having them. 6 grams of fat in EACH one! No thanks. That'll teach me to tell him what I'm craving!

Have to keep busy to not eat.

Have a great Sunday everyone! Lizzie, congrats on losing those dreaded pounds...now let's move down!! I'm holding at 263 this morning, so I'm happy. Had salty popcorn last night, so I'm sure the water is needed today.

Check in with you all later!!

Wow Stacey doesn't that feel wonderful to get rid of clothes too big??? WOOOHOOOOOOOO!! Fantastic. Glad to hear you are feeling better, that cold was hanging on to long!!

I am glad to finally get into new weight even if it took getting sick to get here. Just reminds me I really need to stay on the program and keep on losing!!:D

Make it a super great day!! Wow you doing so good!!!!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie:D :tomato: :D

Happy Day to Everyone :wave:

We're having another good day here, in the 80's with a lovely breeze blowing. That's one of the things I love so much about the mountains. Regardless of how hot it gets, most days there is a nice breeze blowing. It sure helps a lot of make the heat much more bearable.

For some reason I'm not in such a jolly mood today. Don't really know why. Whatever it is, I'm sure I'll get over it quickly. It's not my nature these days to be meloncholy for long. Of course, I watched a movie earlier that might have had something to do with it. It was "When A Man Loves A Woman" with Meg Ryan and Andy Garcia. Gosh, it was such a sad movie. Thank goodness it had a happy ending or I'd be in the dumps for days.......LOL.

Today I've decided to take it easy. Take a break like. No exercising today. I know these are just "excuses" but I really like to be up and out early in the morning. On the other hand, DH thinks I push myself too hard. So he snuck out of bed this morning early, and tip toed around the house and I woke up at 8 am. I couldn't believe it. I've told him a million times NOT to leave me sleep like that, and he insists that if I sleep that late, then my body must need it. Can you believe this nonsense? So that sort of started me off on my not so jolly mood. The movie just added to it. I sure didn't want to go walking in the heat, and these days it can be too hot long before 8 am. Sure, I could still go walking, I'd just sweat more and be even more miserable..................hahaha. No, I tossed in the towel instead. Lazy day today.

Well, I hope everyone else is having a nice lazy day also. Take care now.

Sandie

Sandie Sandie Sandie!!!

Taking a day off from exercising is not using excuses but a day for your body to catch up with your brain!! We all have to take those days! I am doing the same thing. I was going to ride my bike but I decided to take a day off instead. Just a lazy day!!

It is in the 90's today with high humidity and dew point so I am just relaxing!! Made my red jello and getting ready to make some rice!! Yummmmmmmmmmmm!!

I saw that movie too and it was awful until the end. Cliff and I started to watch our favorite comedian last night whom we have not seen for a long long time. Either he changed or we changed because he wasn't funny !! We use to love George Carlin but he definitely was not funny. So we didn't watch very long!!

We watched some movie we had seen a couple of times but I can not remember what it was. Oh yes 3000 Miles From Graceland. We like action shows and mystery. About the 5th time I have seen it!! Though I had a brain freeze there for a moment!!

So sweetie just relax and enjoy the day!! You have earned and tell Lew for me he is doing a good job by letting you sleep.:D :tomato:

Hope you like the stuff I sent!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello Snow Angels, I've been busy this past weekend and yesterday I was in bed most of the day. Migraine and upset stomach and the headache is coming back today but I have to go to church we are working on the stuff to decorate with for V.B.S. My water intake has been bad and I have not done any exercise I went to my MIL today after church she gets so crazy sometimes it is scarey. Well got to go and start getting ready for tonight. Ruthieb

Thanks Lizzie,

Glad I'm not the only one being lazy today.


Actually, it's a bit more than that, but I'll be alright.
You are such a dear person. Enjoy your lazy day. You have more than deserved it.

Mucho Hugs (((((((((((( Lizzie )))))))))))))))
Sandie

Wow....where did the week go?? Hello Snow Angels....I am like Sandie today, and not in such a "jolly" mood. I am very irritated today. Maybe because it is time for TOM. Oh well, This soon shall pass. I really hate feeling this way though, beacuse I have no patience and NO energy. I guess I just have to give it my best.

I have kept on track today, and have eaten well. I am working on polishing off my second-32 oz bottle of water. I have been doing ok in that department. I just need to get my head above water and get moving!!

I had a migraine this morning, so I didn't make it to church, but I am going to try and go tonight. I am feeling a little better. I haven't exercised yet today either. I may take a day off.....we'll see.

Well....I hope that all of you have a nice rest of the weekend.

:hug: :hug: to all of you wonderful Snow Angels!!!!!!!!!!! AJ

HI AJ,
Seems like the day to just sit back and let things happen!! I have done so little today that I don't believe it!! But we all need those days!!!!

Sorry to hear you and Ruthie both have migraines!! Yikes!!! Not a good day for thinking!! I am sending you both mucho :hug: :hug: and hope the rest of the day gets better.

I am cooking my favorite plain rice!! Yummmmm can't wait!!:tomato: That is what I get for telling a lie!

Hang in there guys the day is almost over then we start a new week!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOve and hugs,
Lizzie

I had a wonderful weekend. I stayed completely within my points both days (with points to spare). Saturday I did a ton of walking around six flags and Sunday I did a step aerobics tape (40 minutes), 100 crunches and some serious stretching. That was the most healthy weekend I have had in ages. It feels really good to be more in control doing the weight watchers thing.
I am soo hoping to see a loss on Wednesday when I weigh in. Just one pound would really help!!

This morning I got a good workout in and did 35 minutes on the elliptical machine, 2 sets of UBWT, 100 crunches and stretching.

Lizzie - AWESOME job on shedding those pounds.

Ruthie, AJ and Sandie - I hope you are all feeling much better today!!!
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Stacie - don't let dh throw you off track. you drag him on track instead.

Happy Monday Snow Angels!!

After reading about the "down" moods yesterday, I figured I'd throw that out there. Today is supposed to be unbearably hot & humid today. Yuck!! I'm glad I have my work to escape to! My poor hubby will be suffering today. It will be about 110 and humid in his shop.

Hubby and I went out to dinner last night, and then grocery shopping. Didn't get any exercise in, but got a lot of things done that needed doing. I WILL get on my bike tonight! I need to get back into my routine now that I can breath again. I'm down 14.75 inches since April, so want to keep that moving.

Goals:

1) GET ON BIKE
2) Drink EXTRA water
3) Eat on points
4) See son after work - make sure he's still alive!
5) Drive out to land to see progress

Busy day for me! But I WILL exercise.

Make it a great day, fellow Snow Angels!!