Hello Angels,

We are on our last leg of this journey. We have exactly 8 days before the new year. Time is flying!!

Well today I am going to stay on my program and drink lots of water. I am also going to make sure that I eat lots of veggies and fruit. I have to put that in writing to remind myself that I still have to live one day at a time. No matter how fast the world is traveling I have to do it one day at a time and one bite at a time.

It would be so easy to say well I will start again after the new year. BUT I know me and I know the damage I can do in a day so no waiting till anything. I am on the job NOW!!

My knee is healing fine. Still painful and swollen and looking weird but healing I hope. I can walk without the crutches but cannot sit still with my knee bent like now!! Have to be care ful sitting.

Okay now I am off to watch some tv and see what is happening in the world.

Veggies and fruit here I come!!!
Let's do it!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Morning Lizzie and gang,

I am back on track food wise. Thanks Lizzie you always motivate me. You and this group. I wrote all my food down yesterday, didn't eat junk except one mint Oreo which I counted, drank my water and went for my walk. Looked at all I bought the kids and of course it is too much. Then I think what should I give to who. The girls are so close in age it is difficult. Brielle asked for some big things and Sara were all little so I went out and bought an air hockey table which I can't decide whether to give her or not. I think I may give the table from my parents. I know what's the big deal but this is the kind of thing that made it impossible to sleep last night. Plus we have a mouse in the house which means we probably have more than one.Yuck. I am hoping that is all it is since I heard noise in the wall last night. It was rather loud and it was creeping me out. I hope there isn't a squirrel or something in the attic. It really is always something. I guess it is better than the alternative of nothing!

I'm off to make cookies with the girls. Steve is taking the girls to the office today so i can get the last minute things done and wrap. I will do that, food shop, go to one mall and pick up a couple of things, bring dinner to my parents dinner and go over some papers with my Dad ...... That should be enough to keep the focus off food.

Make it a good one all.

Good morning Lizzie!.......and crew to come!

Do you sleep......ever?
You have a great attitude and it will help speed healing. Do take really good care of you!
I need to hit the veggie/fruit stand today as well........so will plan accordingly.
I got more water yesterday and will do the same today. I am off until Thursday! YAY! I am ready for it too. I had a slow week at Lonnie's but getting dressed and being there 9 days without a break took it's toll on my weary mind. (and big behind!)

Today, I'll be cooking the stuff to take to Mom's tomorrow. I did up my pineapple cottage cheese salad already. I'd done it with rasberry SF jello at Thanksgiving. My brother loved it! Guess what? My Mom and brother don't EAT cottage cheese! Guess what? I don't tell 'em it's in there!
I'm taking potatoe salad and green bean casserole also.

Sharon, am so glad you're feeling better! You are funny girl! Getting a flat when you ran away from home temporarily! Yes, God certainly has a sense of humor! Can ya find a spot to go, for an attitude adjustment, that you can WALK to? I live alone so never have to leave home to get one and yep, I need 'em regularly!
I feel a lot better today and am so looking forward to being totally well again! I am blessed to be basically healthy, with the Meniere's being the only major thing I have to deal with. I am very thankful for that.

Lizzie, Sharon, Katie, Stacey, Janet, Lee, Mari, Sandie, AJ........:dn :dn .....have a happy, safe Holiday......be good to you!

Bren:D

HI, just quickly popping in. Here in Finland we celebrate Christmas on Christmas Eve and because of dh we celebrate it again on Christmas Day.. So, I'm still in the middle of baking and everything. I pulled a muscle on my back yesterday and wasn't able to do much.
Anyways, I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!!! I'm definitely going to enjoy all the Christmas food (hey, after all it's only once a year :) )

Hugs to everyone!
Mari :wave:

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all our Snow Angels and Angels to be. Today is such a special day and a time for family and friends.

I thought I had all my shopping done but forgot to finish shopping for my DH and one son. So I have to go out today crutches and all. On top of everything else I have an URI and I feel like going to bed and staying.

But I will go rest for a little while and then grab my crutches and head to the shopping center. Something I have not done in years.
I may be sick and on crutches but it is going to take a little more than that to get me down. Granted not much more but more. Hahahahah I think I have finally gone over the edge.

Have a wonderful day!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love and Many special Holiday Hugs,
Lizzie

HEY HEY HEY!
Lizzie, Dwight is on his way, to bring you soup and song! Be gentle with him. I told him you could be trusted as you're on crutches for awhile. He didn't look like he he believed me!
Now I'm not sure I DO! Going to the Mall on crutches and with a nasty URI in the works too. Lizzie, what will we do with you?
Duct tape you to the recliner for a couple of days ?

Mari! He, I had no idea you were in Finland! Way cool! We have angels everywhere! I had a big map on my wall once and a pin for my friends in their "spot". I had great fun with it. I'd tell 'em if ya don't tell me where you are I'll make something up! Yep...I'm still silly!

Have a wonderul Holiday! I'll be packing up to go to Mom's in a bit. I'm so glad most of it's done already so all that's left is a box of food and my travel bucket. We didn't get the wintry mix last night that was expected and I'm SO glad! I only have to drive 40 miles so it's not too bad......but it is hilly!

Love and hugs to all
.........Bren

Morning Bren,

Well my trip to the mall got cancelled. Knee is just to sore and too painful to attempt shopping.I would need a wheelchair and I don't think today is the day to push anything let alone me.

I am going to try and make a deal with my son so he can do the rest of my shopping!! For some reason I thought 5 days would be enough to be healed--duh I don't think so.

Have a safe trip and watch out for nerd balls driving cars.

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Merry Christmas Snow Angels.

I hope everybody has a great holiday. I only have to work half a day today. Hurray! Then we have to go shopping and get everything for dinner for tomorrow. After we go shopping we are going to go look at Christmas lights. I got all my shopping done a couple days ago but I still need to wrap everything.

Well I just wanted to stop by and wish you all Happy Holidays and I hope Santa brings you everything you want. Talk to you all later.

Katie

Merry Christmas Eve Snow Angels!!

What a week this has been. I went to court yesterday and the judge sent my daughter home with me until Friday!! Go figure!! He locks her up for two weeks, sentences her to a year in a secure treatment center, but heck, let's send her home to her mother's where she can get in to everything! Sheesh. I'm glad to have her, just hope she behaves for the week.

I'm ready for Christmas. Lizzie, I wish I could come and help you with your shopping! Poor Dear, a URI on top of everything else. Those are just like that commercial they show where the woman screams. Too funny! Well, not right now for Lizzie...

Today I have both of my boys after work to take to K-mart so they can do their shopping. They both got $50 from G-pa, so they are dieing to spend it! My daughter went this morning with my hubby and spent hers already.

Have a Very Merry Christmas everyone! I hope :santa: is kind to all of you!!

:hug:

[the begining of change is awareness{becky Tirabassi}QUOTE]Originally posted by Lizzie B
Hello Angels,

We are on our last leg of this journey. We have exactly 8 days before the new year. Time is flying!!

Well today I am going to stay on my program and drink lots of water. I am also going to make sure that I eat lots of veggies and fruit. I have to put that in writing to remind myself that I still have to live one day at a time. No matter how fast the world is traveling I have to do it one day at a time and one bite at a time.

It would be so easy to say well I will start again after the new year. BUT I know me and I know the damage I can do in a day so no waiting till anything. I am on the job NOW!!

My knee is healing fine. Still painful and swollen and looking weird but healing I hope. I can walk without the crutches but cannot sit still with my knee bent like now!! Have to be care ful sitting.

Okay now I am off to watch some tv and see what is happening in the world.

Veggies and fruit here I come!!!
Let's do it!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie [/QUOTE] :)

I'm confused...who's Tootsie? And why is she quoting our Lizzie?

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm rather confused myself. BUT
MERRY CHRISTMAS anyway!!!

We have about 8 inches of new snow!! Soooooo beauitful but roads are slippery and hazardous!! Becareful everyone!!

Love and holiday hugs,
Lizzie

Merry Christmas to all from a fallen angel!!! I've been so busy at work and with the holidays I dropped the ball in a lot of areas including myself and DT. I hope everyone forgives me --- I will be back. I'm planning to start the new year with a new game plan, a new journal and a new attitude. whoo hoo!!!! I can't wait I may get started early!!! I hope all the Angels here have a great holiday season and you truly are Angels to me!!! Thanks!!

Wow Angels we have snow!! Makes Christmas even better!!

Lee sweetie you are not a fallen Angel. You are a Snow Angel and one of our special friends. We are here to help each other no matter what happens. I know I will do better after the holidays simply because then I won't have to deal with so much food and all the foods I like. I am sure we all face that decision about now.

So with the new Year will be new goals and new starting over. I am working on a long term goal but not as long as the last one. If anyone has an idea about how long we should make our next goal I would love to hear it!!

In the meantime Lee just smile and keep on keeping on!! We love you just the same.

Love and Happy Holiday Hugs.
Lizzie

Hi everyone!
I 'm thinking Tootsie was trying to respond to Lizzie's post at the beginning of this week and somehow did the quote thing and reposted Lizzie's message? Being a newbie and all? Wanna hunt her down and bring her in?:D

Hey Lee! Good to see ya sweety! You kids all come in now......it will be dark soon!

I came home from Mom's right after lunch. There were comments made that hurt me, made me angry and I was ready to get gone. My Mom and brother both made snide remarks, thinking they're funny? Well they weren't......I won't go back 'till I have to.

I walked over to Travis's this morning and spent a few minutes with him. I always tell him I'll stop by and don't so he was really surprised and glad to see me. He'd made plans to go to a friend's for dinner. Said he wished I'd called and he would've stayed home so we could have some time together. Then he asked me to go with him to his friend's but Mom had her dinner in the oven already.
I enjoyed the walk, tho going back was into the wind which was still a tad chilly. I was sure glad to get home too!

I'm gonna run, cuddle up and read awhile and comfort myself in non-food ways....tho I may have a nice cup of coffee. Yep, that sounds good.
See you girls tomorrow!
Love and hugs to all.........Bren

Hello Angels,
It is about 7:30 pm Christmas Day. All the gifts have ben opened and dinner was served. I am too full and ready for a long nap. But things to do instead.

Bren, do NOT let others upset you with snide remarks or remarks without regarding your feelings bother you. Always remember when people say hurtful or mean things to or about you they are actually saying more about themselves.

We can not have our Bren upset on Christmas!!!! Just come on to my house and well have some fruit and coffee. Maybe a few keeflies mixed in. (Keeflies made with a sour cream pastry filled with ground walnut filling. Will knock your socks off!) Yummmmmmmmmmmm

Anyway I am cleaning the kitchen in between resting my leg!! My sons helped all day!! My grandchildren told me they were spoiled a lot. Yes they are but so what they will not be kids forever.

Well off to rest my leg again and just rest before I finish the kitchen.

Love and Holiday Hugs,
Lizzie

Just want to wish you a Merry Christmas. We canceled Christmas Dinner due to the ice and snow. We live on a big mountain and didn't want Dad driving up here. He is a stubborn Irishman that doesn't know the word no. I was sad at first but had a wonderful day with the girls. Around 5 we walked a block and a half to visit our friends, we brought some knoshing food and the kids played for a couple of hours. It was snowing hard and windy but we sang Christmas Carols and it was beautiful. It will be a nice memory for us and the kids. I didn't really worry about program I know I will just get back into it very soon. Ok off to put sara to bed and I ptobably won't be far behind her.

Hi Sharon,
Wow that was terrible that you had to cancel dinner but so very smart of you too. We had 8 inches of snow in a very short time. Roads were awful here for a long time. My son was able to go home Christmas Day after 7 in the evening. Was really nice to have all 3 sons home at the same time.

Sounds like you had a fantastic day inspite of all the bad weather. That is how great memories are made!!! Well now I am off to bed again.

Sweet deams,
Lizzie

Good Morning,

Well like clockwork Brielle got up at 5:00am. She went right to her scooter where she is riding it back and forth from the kitchen to the den. She is getting quite good at turning around in a short space....I think sara's favorite gift was her wheel of fortune game for the computer she loves wheel of fortune...Well it is TOM time so I am going to ignore the scale. I am going to drink all my water today. I haven't really been watching what I eat but I have been so busy I don't think I have been eating very much and for some reason I haven't really been into the sweets.....I'm sure we will be out sledding today so i definetly will get some exercise. I love to shovel but that is off limits for me with my bad back and neck...I think hubby will probably go in to the office later this morning so we will get a little more feel of the holiday with him being home this morning.

Everyone have a good day!

Good morning all!

Thanks Lizzie! I would love to come to your house! Keeflies indeedy! Sounds wonderful! So does the fruit and coffee.
I wrote some in my journal and felt better after awhile.
Mom doesn't realize that what she says is hurtful . She is sensitive to what others say to her, yet she does it to others.....oh well. I'm just glad it's over. Today is a brand new day a clean slate and I will fill it with good things for ME! ME ME ME! LOL!

Lizzie.........I am a tad concerned. My weight is shooting UP instead of coming down. It's not a little either. It's like 9 pounds in a week. I'm sure I've been taking my fluid pills.
I'm gonna avoid all wheat products for the next few days, get my exercise in, drink a LOT of water, make SURE I get my diazide and see what happens. This is rediculous! I'll pay closer attention to my sodium levels also.
I've felt crappy, cancelled 3 nail appointments in week.....have got to get in the tomorrow!

I've gotta run an get red for work....will be back this evening! Have good day........glad you had a good Christmas, guys!
Love to all......Bren:D

Hi Bren,Yep that is a lot of weight for one week. Have eaten any oh say ham or anything with alot of salt in it? Are you still taking prednisone? Those two things can cause a weight gain.

How about water? Drinking a lot of water? I am thinking water not fat!! If you ate some no no foods may take a couple of days to
work themselves off. Just make sure you write everything down so you have a reference. Just keep an eye on the weight and if it doesn't slow down might want to check up with doc.

Good for you being stronger than words!! Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Bren- lol thanks for taking me in from the cold. :hug: I'd say the cold and snow but we don't have any here to speak of maybe an inch or 2 haven't even shoveled the walk yet. Will do that today! That counts as exercise doesn't it? I know what you mean about your weight shooting up -- I haven't gone near a scale for weeks -- I'm afraid too. I fell off the water truck too....lol no bruises though! I'll follow you and Lizzies role model and drink lots of water and flush things out.

Lizzie - it's so great to be back!! I missed everyone here. I feel so out of the loop -- Lizzie did you have knee surgery. How are things going.

Sharon - It's too bad you had to change your plans but it sounds like you and the fam had a great Christmas enjoy the holidays

Mari, Katie, Stacey -- I hope you all enjoyed the holidays and santa was good to you (in his own way) lol....

I'm off to do major housecleaning as my sister and her son are coming from Winnipeg today (8 hours just to see me for a couple of days -- I love them for that) Have really missed fam lately !!

Have a great day everyone !!

Good Friday AM fellow angels!

Hey Lizzie.....I DID have ham at Mom's, and my water intake had been rather poor for several weeks. And just when I'd convinced myself I HAD taken my meds, I honestly couldn't remember if I HAD yesterday! I went to take them, the container was empty....I couldn't remember if I'd taken my last dose at Mom's Wednesday AM or yesterday. I was afraid to take a dose in case I HAD already had 'em. Hmmmm.....brain fog is setting in early. I've only been 50 for two weeks! LOL!
I did good on my water yesterday....108 oz., got some walking in at work and it wasn't real easy as I had so much fluid around my heart and lungs that breathing was difficult. I feel much better this morning tho. AND.....two of the fluid pounds went bye bye. That's why I'm feeling better, as there is some room for my lungs to expand this morning! I really think if I'm very careful and pay attention to what I'm doing that I will see more improvement in the days ahead. I'm counting on it!

Lee, you're never out of our loop, honey girl! It's so good to have you posting with us and in for the journey ahead. I thank God for my "group" each day and am so glad to be a part of it! We've all had a tumble or few but are learning what works and what doesn't and will make a game plan that will reap great benefits, by culling the things that DON'T work for us.

I'm gonna run......get some cleaning done before work. I ran out of time yesterday evening. I stopped by a friend's for a visit and just got to the nail shop......I need to pick up dry cleaning and meds today. I may go out tonight........I got up really early so it's iffy!
Speaking of meds...I called in for another scrip for prednisone Lizzie! I was feeling like I was headed for relapse yesterday with my fluid imbalance. Feel fine NOW....but HE doesn't have to know that! So when I DO have one, I'll have the drugs right away and get better results! I thought that was purty clever! haha! Now if the Docs at the clinic would give me what I want without seeing me, I'd be doing good!

Have a great day everyone! I plan on it! I am enjoying my time alone at the office, getting back into a regular schedule. I can play my music when there by myself! Sharon is allergic to country music. She hurt Dwight's feelings so he won't come around when she's there! LOL!
:hug: :hug: to all...........
Bren

Morning Girls,

Do over! I ate anythng that wasn't nailed down yesterday and I couldn't get enough sleep. I slept on and off during the day. Watched tv in bed with Sara from 7 to 8 and was asleep by 8:05. I got TOM yesterday and usually once I get it I feel great but I guess with all the business around the holidays I was behind on some sleep. With Brielle getting up early around 5 am every morning it has caught up with me. This morning I was shocked that she wasn't up at 6 when I got up with Sara. When we got to the den we found her wrapped up in her new sleeping bag on the den floor. I'll have to tell her grandparents. They gave her the Barbie sleeping bag. She is still sleeping. That sleeping bag is a miracle if she'll sleep past 5:30am and go downstairs by herself.

Bren glad you are feeling better. I think you did the right thing with the meds. You really don't want to get as bad as last time. Are you sure your scale is right. Is it digital they can be finicky. I finally put mine on the basement floor because it is the most solid. The first time I get on it it is crazy. Then I step on it again and it changes the second third and fourth weights are usually the same and that is what I count.

Lizzie is everyone in your house feeling better? How is your knee? Do your arms ache from using the crutches I now sometimes happens. Hope not.

Lee shoveling definitely does count as exercise. Hope you also are having a good holiday season. That is so sweet of your sister and BIL to make the trip. Of course I'm sure you are very special to her too and she wants to see you as much as you want to see her. We rescheduled our Christmas for Sunday and then we are having another celebration on New Years Day since my brother is working on Sunday. I may see if everyone just wants to have one celebration on New Years Day since both are going to be at my house. It is very busy but fun. Hubby stayed home most of yesterday and we played in the snow with the kids. Today my two nieces are coming to stay for a couple of days.

well i am going to go check out the WW board and then straighten out this house I was a slug yesterday. I can't have my nieces over in this messy house. Hey I don't want to be in this messy house. Thank God for DH he does soo much around here.

I measured the milk for my coffee and feel a 100% OP day for myself. I go back to work tonight and I always drink a ton of water when I work and have no time to eat.

Have a good day all.

Hi again! Made a quick trip to Wally World.....gotta hurry now!
Sharon, my scale is a digital and 12 years old to boot. I'd put a new battery in it a few weeks ago and my floors are not level either.
I bought a new one this morning as my old one was down 2 and up 6 within a matter of hours! LOL!
So I will get the new one calibrated....meaning find a level spot.....and go by it, even if it's higher. It shows 1/2 pounds etc and my old one didn't.
Gonna run.....have a super day!
OOOPS! My diazide is the one still sitting at the pharmacy! No wonder I have all this fluid! I have been out for a week now! OH MY HOW SILLY AM I!
I'll find my diurex to use today and pick 'em up this afternoon! I do NOT wanna do that!
OK.....I will have some improvement in the days ahead for sure......once I get my drugs!
Bren:tomato:

Good Morning Snow Angels!

Hopefully, my house will be normal this weekend. My daughter left this morning, so I don't have to play "warden" any more. Of course, my oldest son wants to stay with me this weekend, so I will have to watch him with my youngest. He's talking about moving back home again. We'll see! He didn't like the rules the first time around.

Well, daughter stole my hubby's candy out of his stocking. Thought she got away with it, too, I'll bet! Some things never change. She has always taken things that don't belong to her, particularly candy. Hubby didn't need it anyway, but neither did she. She has gained so much weight! I just gave her a bunch of the clothes that I undergrew! I'm wearing 18-20's and she needed 22's and 24's. Very sad. She is huge around her middle, straight up and down. Built just like my mom, not me. It makes her look worse, unfortunately. <sigh>

Well, I have to get back to work on my program. I'm maintaining at 239, but would love to see 238 by the 31st. I have to start exercising again, and back off on the sugars again. I'm not doing too badly there, just don't want to lose control of it. Definitely have to stick to the water.

Brenda: funny what you said about the dyazide. I take that too, and if I miss one dose, it could show 5 pounds on the scale! Shocking. Get your meds back in order!!

Lizzie: I saw your 2-pound challenge. I don't think I'll lose 2 more, but 1 more will make me happy!

Lee: welcome back!

Sharon: sounds like you did a bit much partying? LOL Time to grab control back before you lose it completely! I know what you mean about sleep deprivation, I'm suffering this week. I can't wait to sleep in tomorrow!

Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

Good morning girls! Barely!
I got up at 1:45......am doing laundry and taking care of business. I'll rest at work, later! LOL!

Stacey! You are SO right about the diazide! I didn't wait 'till I got off work, I went at lunch and got it and already feel better. This happened a year ago or so and I had 8# of fluid accumilate in 2 days, my ankle bracelet was imbedded in my skin almost and breathing was impossible laying down. Already my knees have gone down, I can bend 'em again. Compared to the psat week...I feel terrific! YAY!

BOO! The Doc at the clinic won't let me have any hormones 'till AFTER my appt. January 16th. Anyone doing herbal remedies? If I thought that would do it, I'd take them and forgo the grope and poke session. I'll do a google search for info.

I bought myself a new bed in a bag yesterday, as well as new scales.....had thought about a set of sheets but for a little more got the comforter, shams and bed skirt as well. My other one is 3 years old and I like something new occasionally. I comfort shop.........better than eating! LOL! I returned my fuzzy ,shedding, messy electric blanket! It left poofs of puffy fluff all over the sofa, the floor, the sheets......I had to vaccum every time I moved it! I figured if they wouldn't give me my money back, I'd give it to my brother to get it out of the house....then thought better of it, as his doggie would probably chew it and that wouldn't be good.

Lizzzzie........hope you're feeling better. The URI's linger like the flu and knock ya on your hiney. I used to have 'em frequently when I lived in Dallas and when I first moved to Alabama in '92. I had a lot of physical problems related to stress levels and no cpoing skills.....and yep, ya need more than 5 days for full recovery from knee surgery. Am Glad the boys helped at Christmas and we didn't have to hunt ya down at the Mall, hobblin' around on crutches!

Gonna run.........clean up my kitchen and get my to do list done.
Have a great weekend all........howdy doody to Sharon, Lee, Janet (still away?), Katie, AJ, Mari, and our Sandielynn, hanging out somewhere. Hope all is well at your piece of the map. I'm holding my own on mine.........:D
See you all later!
Bren

Good afternoon Angels,
Well I am all set to clean house and get things organized so when my oldest son moves in for a couple of months we can move around. The only thing he is bringing is his bed and then all else goes into storage. I say I am all set but unfortunatley my knee hutrs so bad I can not do anything but settle down in achair or sofa and watch.

Well I did clean my office but I could sit in a chair and clean shelves and throw out stuff. I did a 27 Fling Boogie in here!!!!!! I really needed to clean out stuff!!

My grandson is coming over to stay over night!! I always love it when he comes over. Yes I could spoil him to death and I do. Isn't that what Grandparents do? My Gramps spoiled me so much that my mother threatened to not allow me to go back but by the end of the day she was always glad to see me leave!! Besides they lived next door!!

Yes Christmas was fun and now i have a million cookies still here but family is making a small dent!! So far have only gotten out four of my cookies trays and hope to get rest out today!! My sons and I adopted a family for Christmas this year. I sent a 2 huge boxes of cannned and boxed food so he could prepare a simple meal. Plus breakfast food and just easy stuff for him to cook. Then my son took him out and bought over 200 dollars of toys and stuff for the two boys for Christmas.

So here i am wishing I could clean my house and can't and my grandson just came in! I will be back later with more exciting news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Love,
lizzie

Hi All!!! Well I had a great visit with my sis and her son. Too short but I'm hoping they'll come back. I am enjoying having another day or two off before going back to work. At least we get a break next week too. After sis left went back to bed then got up and cleaned the house. Just loving my new digs and speaking of digs have to shovel the walks again...more snow last night. Hope everyone is having a good weekend.

Hiya angels!

Lizzie....sounds like a good time at your place! How precious!
Adopting the family at Christmas. What a wonderful thing to do. And your son, buying gifts for the kids. God will bless you for your love and compassion.
PLEASE........slow yourself down and allow yourself time to heal! Does anyone ever say the word "stubborn" in your presence........perhaps mumbling , as they walk away? It would be nice if you could delegate for awhile and let the guys do the labor. Be gentle with yourself, lovey!

I stayed in bed 'till 5:30....YAY! I was getting flowers from my boss at work.....yeah, right afer he found me asleep at my desk! LOL! hey......I woke myself up saying "OH, how beautiful".........now I want flowers!

I have an hour's worth of work to do this morning but am playing first. I have my timer set. I have bills to play, laundry to put away etc.
My to do list needs to be shortened so I get it all done! That's what I need to do......lower my expectations! LOL!

Have a wonderful day everyone! I'll catch ya here later!

Brenda:tomato: :dn [-X :cake: veggie/fruit....no cake!

Morning !! I am spending the day relaxing and refocusing for the week ahead. Back to work tomorrow which will be challenging I'm sure lots of problems usually creep up over the holidays to deal with. I have a load of laundry to do will do that later and yes shovel the walk another light dusting of snow overnight.
O'kay we have winter now -- that's good for a bit.

I don't know what happened -- yes I do!!! I was cleaning out the fridge to make room for tomorrows groceries for my new years eve party. I found a 1/2 package of chocolate chip cookie dough and made up 2/3rd of that package. Then sat down with 2 large
glasses of milk and ate them all. I really need to cut milk out of my menu for a couple of weeks til I can get back to normal. As a result didn't watch or meditate on the new me. I'm heading outdoors right now to shovel the walk. This is pathetic -- I have to get control.

Dear Lee,
I think it has to do with the weather. I looked outside and walked into the dining room and ate some fudge. I should have just stuck it on my butt cause that is where it will go!! Or worse yet my face!! I think we should try the food on our body before we eat it so we will know how it looks!! Now there is a scary thought.

Hey that is my new rule. I have to try on the food before I eat it!! Bet that cuts the intake to nothing!! Maybe I will just do it for fat and high sugar foods.

Just wanted you to know that you are not alone nad we both will get back on track today!!

Have a good one!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

LOL! You girls are funny! Fudge on your butt, Lizzie! Like that commercial with the honey buns on her butt!
Saturday was like that for me....I even ate Sharon's vienna weenies and had to buy a can to replace 'em! I had 5 cups of yogurt in the frig, why didn't I have one of them?
If I had stopped to check in with myself, I'd have locked the door and taken a nap instead. I was tired, not hungry. I stress eat often, too. Gotta get my act together and will........I have 3 wonderful days off to get started! YAY!

I had to go back to the office last night. I'd rented 2 units at 4:30-4:45, one was a locked unit with a treadmill in it but had not been flagged as not available on our vacant list. The dude calls Steve, Steve calls me, I call the dude....say...take 415 instead. Problem.....I'd rented 415 to the OTHER guy! Dude # 2 was putting load 3 in the unit when I got to the office, so had to call Dude # 1 and tell him to take # 417..........what a night! I'm so glad I got up and went out tho as I would've been in deep dookey and confused poor Sharon big time. I had to get into the computer to transfer everyone into their respective "new" units and print a new vacant list with # 700 flagged so Sharon wouldn't do the same thing.
I could at least sleep.....knowing my hiney was covered! LOL!

Gonna run........am working on my charts and budget stuff this morning and organizing my files......again and properly!
I gave it a lick and a promise a couple of months ago. We get to do it at the office next week.
Have a good day, take good care of yourselves!

Love and huggie wuggies.........I'm gonna get me sum tomorrow night!
Bren:balloons: :dn :dn

Good Morning Snow Angels,

Monday, a new day, a new chance to stay on points! I was doing good last night, ate my dinner before we went to the grocery store -- hubby didn't. He bought a Digiorno (sp?) pizza to try out, cuz we've never had it. Got home, cooked it, and didn't I eat three pieces too??? DAMN!! I already had 33 points, My limit is 31, and then the pizza. Ok, that takes care of all of my banked points. One day won't completely undo me, right? HELP ME!! Talk to me please!! I don't want to go off the deep end! I should have put two pieces on my buns and one on my belly! That would have stopped me, right Lizzie??? :laugh:

But, today is a new day. Get back on points, start exercising again. I have one kid-free day, then I have my youngest tomorrow night until 1 pm on Wednesday. I promised my hubby that we would be alone this weekend. He is feeling stressed from all of the kids being there for nearly a week, so I promised him I would keep it open for him. My oldest is the only one that would want to come out, but I'll just tell him no.

I'm going back to work now. Talk to you all later!

Lizzie and Bren --- lol:) If I did that I'd loose my jelly beans in the fat rolls.

Working on my new start to the week today. 3 Key Goals
1) NO FAST FOOD.......
2) DRINK WATER
3) EAT THREE MEALS A DAY ( no skipping meals and snacking continuously as a result)

What do you think Girls -- if I do that It should help!!!

Guess what I came home from work today feeling tired and what to my wondering eyes did I see? (no not Santa and his reindeer)
Someone (probably the landlord) had shovelled the walk. But I still shoveled my stairway and front porch landing. A little bit of exercise in there --- well I'm off to grab a bite to eat before heading to the grocery store. I'm having a few friends in for New Years Eve.

:oI am afraid I just messed up in trying to reply. i am a newbie, hope practice will improve my responses, sorry. tootsie

No problem tootsie let us know if you need help.

:D glad to know people understand my technically challenged status. it is good to be going into the new year with a support system, or into the day! i am looking at different options to meet some needs as far as exercise and nutrition, would like to hear from women dealing with fibromyalgia as far as exercise and nutrition helping with fm. tootsie

Hi Tootsie,
Welcome to the Snow Angels!! I know how it is to be technically challenged!! I am very challenged when it comes to the computer but refuse to give up. So I just keep working at it!!

For a support group you can not beat the Snow Angels!! We have helped each other through some tough times and some good times but we are always there for each other. This is the greatest group of ladies you will ever find!!!!!!!

Nutrition well we are all on our own specific diets. What they all have in common is that they are well balanced diets made up of the different food groups. We all do our own exercise plan the one that works best for each of us.

I personally have a body filled with arthritsis and have been diagnosed with fibromalgia a few months ago. I am currently recovering from knee surgery and learning that when the doctor tells me what to do I NEED to LISTEN.

As far as exercise goes I use the following rule. If it hurts to do something then I don't do it!! I do however try to walk and do very simple exercises. I do use the Walk Away the Pounds tapes. I do them at my own pace and don't do any exercise to excess. In the plain truth sometimes it just hurts to much.

So come on in and get to know everyone and I know you will love it here, I do!!!!!

Have a great day!!!!
Love and hugs,
Lizzie

Hello Snow Angels,

Wow finally arrived at December 31st!!!! Our winner and Star Snow Angel is Stacey!! Congratulations Stacy on your victory!!!!
Wow girl you have done a wonderful job of accomplishing your goal and showing everyone what a fantastic lady you are!! We are very proud of you! Wopeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!

Now that doesn't mean that the rest of us are not winners also because we are. Look at where we were when we started back in June. I for one wasn't sure if I would make it this far but was very determined to try!! What do you know you guys were there with me all the way!! We may not have knocked the pounds off but what have we learned??? I could write a book about what I learned about me. I am thinking that applies to each one of us.

So where do we go from here??? I am thinking our next goal will be from January 1, 2003 to April 30, 2003. That will give us time to work on our weight and exercises so we can get into our swimming suits!!

Here is my challenge!! From January to April I challenge each one of you to lose 6 to 8 lbs a month and do 1000 minutes of exercise a month!!! So are you up to the challenge Angels????? If you are just let me know by posting here and we will set up our challenge staring January 1, 2003. I am also going to post a another thread to invite everyone who wants to join in to sign up!!

Wow this is going to be fun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Happy New Year Angels!! Have a safe and wonderful New Year's Eve!!!!!!!!

Love and hugs,
Lizzie

I'm in I have to run and play Scrabble Jr. but I will be back later.

ALRIGHTY THEN!!

Lizzie I am in gf! I like the getting ready for swimsuit season challenge # 1.
What you said about learning a lot about yorself....applies to a lot of us. I am ready to get committed.....to myself, my program, to my group.
The weight loss goals and exercise minutes are doable and I am ready for that as well.

My new scale weighs at 4.5 pounds heavier than my old but I'm using it anyway as it will be more on with the Dr.s office scale. I've gotten rid of 5.5 fluid pounds since getting my Diazide on Friday and feel a lot better. I'm changing my stats to reflect my starting point and with Wednesday being the first, will keep Wednesday as my weigh in day.

Hey Stacey......dolly.....ub rocking! You will be back on track after the pizza attack shortly and nopers....one meal won't do ya in....just start again with the next one. You've done a wonderful job and will see new success in the days ahead!

Tootsie! So glad you found your way back over here! Welcome to our group. Ditto on Lizzies post! This has been so much fun for me and I was lost.....technically for quite awhile. You'll learn as ya go. I had my computer for a year before I'd get on the net, 'cuz I was....uhhh.....challenged!LOL! Have fun, pick up some tips here and yon and prepare for the marvelous journey ahead!

Have a wonderful day everyone and a celebration tonight......I'll be thinking of each of you as the new year begins!

Katie......will you be ringing in the new year with Mr. Tony?:D
Bren

Thanks guys!!

I'm so happy just to have lost so much since April (46 pounds!!), I know that I will reach my goal of 200 by 10/24/03. I'll set my goal for April 30 at 20 pounds. That's reasonable, right? That would be 5 pounds a month, and I am a slow loser.

I don't know about the 1,000 minutes of exercise, though! I'll have to get busy, that sounds like so much!! 250 a month. Maybe...

Have a great New Year everyone!!

Hi everyone,

Happy New Year!

Congratulations Stacey on reaching your goal. I came close I had reached it the week before Christmas but then gained a pound after Christmas so didn't quite make it. Oh well.

Sorry I haven't been around much. The last week and a half has been really tough. I had to break up with Tony the Saturday before Christmas because he had some issues he needs to work through and I just couldn't take all of his negativity.

Lizzie I am definitely in for the new challenge. But I think I will try for 3-4 pounds a month. I am getting close to goal and I have really started slowing down in my weight loss so I think that will be doable.

I will check back after the New Year.

Katie

Hi Snow Angels,
Good to see you are all in for the challenge. Remember we all set our own personal goals. I am going to push myself for 6 to 8 lbs a month and push harder to do the 1000 exercise minutes a month. I first thought 10 lbs a month then thought about my loss the past 5 months and probably should only try for 4 pounds but we shall see. For some reason I have really slowed down to so I have to keep in mind I am a slow loser!!

I tend to fantasize in the middle of the night when I am on the computer but reality hit me this morning!! So I may change to 4 pounds per month. But sticking with the 1000 minutes of exercise.

Sharon, That is what I need to do is play some board games!! Never have played scrabble so I am going to get a game a play!!

Bren, I am trying to decide if I can stand to look at my stats!! I think I really need to post them for everyone to see and for me to see also. I will think about it and most likely post them tomorrow on our first day of the new challenge.

Stacey,
Wow you are inspiring me to get myself moving again and stop this thinking about losing to actually doing the losing!! I most definitely will not have any more lemon drops or jelly beans!! Yes I said that outloud!! whew!!!!!!!!!!!

Katie, Good for you!! Met you goal!! woohooooooooooooooo!! Wow and look how close you are to you lifetime goal!! Wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!! That must feel so fantastic to be so close!!
Can't wait till I get there with you!!

Good for you for getting rid of Tony. You don't need to have anyone with excess baggage to deal with. You have too much going for you to do that!! Besides there is the right person for you out there so keep looking!!


Okay Angels I don't know if we are going to pick up any new Angels or not but we will keep trying!! I am sure things will pick up after the first of the year like tomorrow!!

Have a great day and a safe New Year!!
Love and Angel hugs,
Lizzie

Count me in too Lizzie. I'm going to try and be more focused on my weightloss goals. I'll aim for 5 to 8 pounds a months happy with 5 but thrilled if it's 8. Happy new year to all!!!!

See you back here in 2003!

Hey there Lizzie, Brenda, Stacey and everyone else. We just got home last night and I caught only the last page of posts. Hope everyone is doing well.

Yup sir eeeee Lizzie...I'm in for 5 lbs per month and sure ....I'll give you 1000 minutes or more of exercise! Yes more. Haven't missed a day since Feb....so goal for 2003 is every day! I've got to dispose of the last 20-25 lbs on the old body. It has been in a bathing suit for most of the past week and a half and I felt pretty comfy with the body. But, there's room for some improvement and improve it we shall! I need to calculate my walking goal ---miles and the biking goal is already set at 3000 miles or more! Got to reach 100,000 miles and I figure 15-20 years is what I'll take.

Enjoy your New Year's eve everyone. Nothing exciting here. I'm going to finish off the book Nanny Diaries (a good read) and crash early. Hubby and I aren't into the midnight scene.

See ya all tomorrow!

Janet

8-| you mean i have to eat healthy food???? just kidding! i am looking at the body for life program with some adjustments to more repititions lighter weights. my doctor is working with me on it some. i am glad there is this support available, i will keep checking in. thanks tootsie:)