Its May! Time to move some Mountains...or maybe just ride up one on the bike or run around a few in a spring marathon!

This is the thread for everyone and anyone working on getting their body healthier (and happier) through both changes in food choices and in working out. Many of us have been around for a while and others are new to the forum here. But, we share one thing: a desire to workout while loosing and maintaining our weight. Sometimes that desire is hard to find on a daily basis, but we do it and we remember that no matter what we do, its important to keep moving.

Whatever you do: run, walk, Curves, gym, home tapes, weights, cardio, jazzercise, or some zumba...tell us your challenges and goals and we'll blather about ours.

So, make some goals and commitments this May: plan a 5 or 10K for the fall...swim 60 laps at the pool this summer...increase the weights you can lift (while decreasing the weight of that bod!)....POST AWAY!

Super quick for me as I have to get cleaned up: leave in 30 mins for a big important meeting with school administrators for Vicky's K school next year. She is entitled to a 504 Plan (a legal documenent for students with disabilities under the Rehabiliation Act of 1974) because of her Celiac disease and hearing aid. I don't expect problems, but in the past (not where I live) others have had problems advocating for rights for their child because they didn't recognize CD as qualifying (I have the legal documents that show it does, anyhow), but don't expect a problem (just need to be ready if it comes up).

So, Tues I did 35 mins and then a toning class for 40...Wed was 55 mins on stairstepper then 15 min ab class. today was 90 mins on the ellipse downstairs...Will be back later to read up at the end of April...Oh, and PUPPET is great!

Three cheers for May!!!!!!! It is sunny and going to hit 70 today. Am able to wear capri's again after a week of cool temps.

Last night my work out was a 60 minutes class. I have the same instructor every Monday and then a different one on Wednesdays. I like my Wednesday class better last night than I did last week. Great workout. I told dh that I am really liking my classes at the gym. It is different and I work up a pretty good sweat as well. No toning class at 6 last night. One instructor was on vacation and the other had a day surgery. It worked out well because dh bought a pool table and needed my help. We also found a really nice out door table and chair set that will actually look really nice in the game room area. The table in almost the same as our counter top. Chairs are super comfy!! I know it is different to have out door patio stuff in house but thats what we like to be, different, actually dh wanted something that he could just sit, relax and have a beer with some friends and still be comfortable. I think it will work out really well

Today is my WI at JC. I know I have a gain. I am not sure how much. I have printed off week one JC pre-planned menu. I do have 2 MOMO planned. (get back on track Vickie) I, of course am not happy about the gain, but the good news is I have had three really good days in a row!!!! I also bought a little red dress at ShopKo for $10!! On sale!!!! My fave!!! I hung it up in our bedroom and it is my goal dress for vacation in July. I can fit into it, but in no way would walk out of the house in it. I did this last summer with a dress and I am doing it again this summer.

Jen-I am glad the puppet turned out!! Great workout!!

Well, busy weekend ahead. I think I wrote this in the April post that my moms sis(&dh) are coming home this weekend. Seth is on Prom court, and we have lots of things planned. Seth is going to post-prom lock in and then some kids are coming over around 4:30 AM for breakfast. It should be fun. He got his hair cut last night, went to the dentist(he was suppose to go the week my mom past and we finally got it rescheduled) he picks up the tux tonight and needs to clean out and wash his car Saturday sometime. It should be a fun filled weekend.

Happy working out ladies.

Morning Jen and the rest of you movers and shakers!
Yesterday, I did a solo water workout at the Y in the morning, laps then used water weights for ab exercises and worked on arms. In the evening, took a bike ride with DS and his buddy just around the neighborhood.
Today, headed to the gym for another turn on the elliptical, gonna try to get the resistance to 14 for 30 minutes, then do work on the circuit machines.
I have been "trying" to study for my pre-algebra final....so sad how much I've already forgotten since the beginning of the year! The phrase is so true - if you don't use it, you will lose it!

Jen, so smart of you to be totally prepared for the meeting at school re: Vickie.
You just never know what to expect when it comes to administration.
I wanna see that puppet!

Jeseth - looks like we posted about the same time, but you're a faster typist! I have always wanted to try the outdoor furniture look indoors, they make some really nice patio furniture these days (and you can just take it out and hose it off if the "boys" get too rowdy!!) Have fun with all the activities with your son in the Prom court.

My buns are feeling great this week, after two strong elliptical workouts and I'm back to taking the stairs full time at work. I got some water weights and a flotation belt and plan to do a water workout at home later this morning. The weather in AZ has been really warm but our pool is still a little nippy!

Some of you might remember how I lucked out and found brand new Chung Shi shoes at a thrift store for $12 (the kind I found retail at $269!) I love them, they are not attractive but I walk 2 - 4 miles per shift at work and they really feel awesome, feet do not fatigue, they are rocker-style soles so give a balance workout as you walk.
Well, last week, I broke down and thought I'd get another pair that were similar but cuter. I went to a Foot Solutions store, tried on the MBT's and Chung Shi's (different brands but both rocker soles) I liked how the MBT's had a much cushier sole and you also get a little lateral movement as you walk so you are constantly working your core. I only wore them twice and got a HUGE blister on the back of my heel! I haven't had blisters on my feet from shoes in YEARS! I was really peeved after paying the big bucks and ending up with a blister that is still there over a week later. Needless to say, took them back and got a full refund.
Disappointed but now I know to stick to the Chung Shi brand and keep my eyes peeled on eBay for a deal!
I'm sure this rarely happens, my shape of heel must not work well with that particular brand (MBTs) as many people online profess how great they are.....
(didn't even tell DH because he doesn't think I EVER need another pair of shoes, much less a $250 pair!!!)

Great workout last night!! 60 minutes of tighten n tone, 35 minutes on the treadmill, 10 minute elp., 10 on the bike. All while reading Valerie's new book Losing it.

WI was not so good yesterday. There scale said 163!! The plan, JC week on preplanned menu, 2MOMO this week watching portions, more water. This is a 9 pound gain since all of this stuff with my mom started. Every time I feel sad I should just go and cry instead of eating. I also told my JCC I wanted to lose 5 pounds by next thursday and if I didnt I's owe her $5!! For real, I do it to!!

Raining and yucky today. Oh wait the sun has just come out!!

Beth-My dh is the same way with shoes. He only has about 5 pair!! How do you live with only 5 pair of shoes!!!

Well better go, I need to make my grocery list while I am at work, not much going on here. Wanting to stay home and do some things around the house but that didnt work out.

Hi May Movers,

I finally stepped on the scales (took a 2 week break from weighing) and I am down to 168!!!
YAH YAH YAH! I was a bit worried because I seemed to be having a lot of "emotional" cravings the past few weeks - real ice cream, chocolate, etc. Guess I didn't go as overboard as I thought I had

I have been walking a ton at work (as usual!) and taking the stairs every chance I get.
My blister is finally healed.
No extra exercise this weekend, hubby has been working in the mornings, trying to catch up after being off for a week with pneumonia.
The past 2 nights at work, I have done 2 - 3 times the amount of blood draws as the other people on my shift, that is starting to peeve me
They did let me come home early last night as it slowed down quite a bit after 9pm.

I take my pre-algebra final tomorrow after noon and have not really had a chance to study. If I can just clear 70% on the final, I should pass the course just fine. Some of the concepts I really have nailed but some of them just fly out my brain I seem to be really great at graphing (my right brain strengths!) not so great at intangible concepts....why is a formula squared by 0 = 1.....shouldn't it just be zero????? ARGH

Hi girls,

Well it is 1 in the morning and i can not sleep. wedding is 4 days away and i am totally disgusted with ds and future dil. she is a bridezilla and he is what i can not even discribe.

she like all brides wants everything perfect however she has crossed the line on telling me that my 23 y/o autistic daughter has to sit in the quiet room. son goes along with this as they think she will be a distraction. well she won't be. i hired someone to companion her the whole wedding. apparently not good enough. bride is scared she will get up from the table during the first dance. grrrrrrrrrr. well i am so pi$$$ed off. my sister in law even talked to them. sooo dh is so mad at them. he told them he would guarantee them they would have no distractions. he is ready to stay home with her. i am ready to shoot someone. funny at this point i would rather shoot someone than eat. i guess that is an accomplishment as in the past i would be stuffing my face.

they are the most self centered and selfish people i know right now and i am embarrsassed to have raised such a creature.

ok that is my rant...........sorry.................

beth- yeah on the scale and good luck with your test. glad dh is better.men never understand shoes.

jeseth- great job on the exercise. it is so hard emotionally to get back into a routine after a death. it was hard here too. had to push myself. i bet that little red dress is cute and what a deal.

jen-hope the IEP at vicky's school went well. we always did one for brittany and i always had a ton of paperwork with me. school officials always try to pull something when you are not prepared.


ok-my eating has been alright. i forget to eat sometimes. i end up with a breakfast, snack and late lunch and then forget to eat something else. getting the house ready for the after the wedding party with all the out of town relatives. got new furniture for family room and moved all that furniture into my ds garage living area that he moved out of. dh got his flatscreen tv (46 inch sony) LCD. more than i wanted to spend. his birthday is in a couple of weeks. soooo exercise has been good seeing that i have moved furniture and done my spring cleaning as well as yard work. no gym however and feel quilty but no hours left in my day.
off all this week but super busy monday and tuesday. wednesday is the golf outing, i will go for a pedicure/manicure then and thursday is bridesmaid tea, rehearsal and then dinner and friday is the wedding. will be so glad when it is over.

sorry for the rant needed to get it out so as i dont' go drown my sorrows in some beer. lol

take care
hugs to all
patty

Oh PATTY! YOU HAVE EVERY RIGHT to be so annoyed! I would be so peeved off (that should make it past the censor) that indeed, I'd shoot someone...barring that, hit 'em really hard. They are INSANE. I totally hate the idea of a quite room now (ok, there is always a cry room for babies at the church), but really, family of any sort are a joy to have around...And personally, bride and groom will have a much better time if they CHILL OUT. I wish I could offer advice.

I remember from the brides perspective, I'm like, "I don't want kids at the wedding, they'll be making so much noise, etc. etc." Future hubby looks at me and says "you are insane. they are part of the family...get over it" He was TOTALLY right and I realized that right away---and within an hour felt like a heel for saying that (we had 11 nieces and newphews at the time---one has since passed away, but we've added 2)...I cannot believe it'll be 10 years this may for hubby and I...but really, having the whole family was a joy. Seems like you've said all this to bride and well, she's not hearing it...

Take care of yourself...yes, a victory not eating, but not shooting would be a good thing too, lol! I really will b thinking of you this week!

Beth! YIPEEEE on the scale! How wonderful...Good luck on your math exam...I DO NOT envy you. Just take your time. Sounds like work is the normal busy (too busy for one person)...are you still looking elsewhere?

Jeseth...sounds like you are doing great! Keep it up! I'm glad you are getting in some gym time!

Well, me...pretty same old stuff...Busy, busy, busy. Getting ready for mothers day party on Sunday. Here's the menu (all gf of course)...sorta a tropical theme: Apps: tropical chex mix (with dried tropical fruits and coconut) using gf rice chex; tray of fresh fruit cut up and a yogurt dip; tray of veggies and dip; Dinner: tropical chicken (marinated in a soy sauce/brown sugar/pineapple/vinegar/ginger sauce); wild rice; gf crescent rolls and a dark bread; roasted asparagus, zuchiini and squash, and a tropical brocolli salad; Dessert = strawberry trifle; chocolate peanut butter pie; and a frozen ice cream dessert using toasted gf rice crispies, coconut, and pecans (its to die for, I've made it before---MILs recipe, just using gf rice crispies).

Workouts have been standard, but still not loosing (just can't wrap my head around the food---not doing JC officially, but hanging in there)...OK, that was a lie: Workout was totally different on Sunday (Friday was stairstepper and ellipse for a total of 70 mins; Saturday was standard gym ellipse and then spinning class)...So, I was trying to motivate to workout on Sunday and I just didn't want to go into the dark dank basement on such a beautiful day (low 60s at 9 am)...SO, I went out for a run! OMG, I'm in pain (muscles). I went about 6-7 miles I think...it was SO nice to have fresh air and sun! I run really, really SLOW, but heck, it was nice to get out. Let's see, today was standard ellipse then spinning class.

I'll stop blathering now...got 2 new bookds today (the newest John Sanford in paperback, so I'm looking forward to starting that tonight!

Lester: where are you ? Did I miss a vacation here or has life taken you onto fun (and busy?) time. Check in! That goes for everyone else..Iris...

I had a great workout today - 40 minutes on the elliptical at 13 - 14 degree resistance. Then 30 minutes of weight machines. My arms are definitely getting more toned, I may even get brave and wear a tank top on vacation next week!!!

AHHHH, Patti - What the HECK are they thinking? I can kind of let the bride slide because she doesn't have enough history with your daughter but your son, no way, that is HIS SISTER!!!! Everyone will understand is she gets excited by all the commotion, she can take a break only as needed.
Hang in there....it is almost over!!!!

Jen - your party on Sun sounds awesome! I am doing a luau theme for daughter's bday on Sat, pulled pork sandwiches on hawaiian rolls, pasta salad, veggie tray. Is it wrong that we like to list our foods on a weight loss site???? I don't care, we ALL like to eat!!!!

Well, I passed my final today and overall ended up with 85% for the class!!!! YIPPEE!
I also think I have founbd my dream job within the same health system that I currently work. It is a Wellness Specialist. The job travels to all the different facilites in the state and performs health assesments of employees. After the assesments, based on results, recommendations for health improvements are made.
I submitted an application and resume and even wrote another quick note to the recruiters letting them know what a perfect fit I would be for the job!!!
The job also has much better potential for salary growth (I am topped out at my current position) and actually the salary range is almost as much as would be for a registered dietician, which was why I started back to finish my degree.
I am praying they call me for an interview....I've never been denied a job after interviews!

Good morning. It is suppose to be a great day!! 80 and sunny, at least until this afternoon, then storms.

Workout last night was great. 60 minutes on step interval then, 60 minutes of my toning class. Had to wrap my knee. Was a bit sore for some reason. So I took it easy on some things.

Sunday we were at my dads. all of us kids and my aunt and uncle put in the garden for my mom. It is very nice. Roses, a blooming pear tree along with some other things. Brick around the outside, very nice.

Eating was not good. Think I need to do JC 100% and no MOMO. I just can't control my portions at this time. Weight has stayed the same over the weekend. So that is good. Would love to see the 150's at my WI on Thursday.

Beth-way to go on the 85% for the math grade!! I have thought about going back to school when my kids all get out of high school. I would love to get in the health part of things. not sure what I want to do when I grow up. I would love to love my job.

Patty-Wow, so sorry you are going thru that with ds and dil. I would be very hurt and can total understand when you said..you can't believe raised such a creature. I hope they come to their senses by Friday. Maybe you should call the bridezilla show, maybe they need some new shows!! Have you ever seen that? I can only watch about 1 show....they are such b****es!! Kinda like "My Sweet 16" on MTV. Cant believe we have such people that thing the world runs around them.

Jen-the party sounds great for mothers day. Love the menu. Enjoy your day. We don't know what we are doing. Havent talked much about it. ds talked about staying up at college and preparing for finals. Doesn't even upset me. I am just glad he is taking his studies seriously.

Tonight is my toning class and then doing some cardio machines at the gym. I have been taking a book with me, Losing it by Valerie. I am a slow reader any way and doing it on the treadmill makes it even slower but it makes the time go faster.

Have a great Tuesday. Gotta get to work, We are having our pre-ISO certification Wednesday morning so I have some thngs to do.

Hi everyone! I made it over here

I have gotten my butt back in gear with eating and exercise. I went to Curves yesterday a.m., tomorrow will be Curves in the a.m. and a 3 mile walk after work. I am going to start training for the 3-day walk for breast cancer. God willing I will complete that walk--and will be begging you all to sponsor me later on as the day gets closer--it is in Oct.

Tomorrow is my meeting with the breast specialist, depending on what he says, I will ask for an ultrasound. I will say he is one of the best in this area so that makes me feel a little better.

I found out over the weekend that my sister has diabetes, it scared the carp outta me and was a big factor in my decision to get my act together and get this weight under control once and for all. I certainly do not want to have to stick myself multiple times in a day.

Jen, I wish I could crash your party, sounds fun and yummy!

Beth, keeping thoughts for you that you get the interview. Can I say, I LOVE SHOES. I bought 2 pair of sandals this weekend, and have been eyeballing several more, yikes.

Patty, how old is your son again? Seems like early 20s kids can be soooo self absorbed! Try not to kill anyone and personally, I say take that young man's SISTER with you. I guess I had forgotten you had a child with autism--makes me appreciate even more how wonderful you are.

Jeseth, my heart hurts for you. In all honesty, it does get easier--when people would tell me that right after my mom, I would think yeah right, when???? My mom has been gone 3 yrs now, and many days it feels like yesterday, but I mostly try and dwell on the good times. However, I will say with what I am going through now, I wish I had her wisdom, strength and courage. She really faced her cancer head on with such bravery--anyway I digress. Hugs to you lady and allow yourself all the time you need to grieve and cry when you need to and remember that chocolate chip cookie won't bring her back <wink and smile>.

Lester where are you? everyone else?

Hugs to you all.

Happy May everyone. I haven't been posting, I admit, because I was embarassed about how LITTLE excercise I was getting. But I am back and determined. It was beautiful here today, sunny and near 70. I got out walking--and stood on the skateboard on our halfpipe before chickening out. (I am going to give myself credit for positive thinking.)
Enjoy the spring.

Good morning, raining here!! But this afternoon it is suppose to clear up, still cloudy, but in the 70's.

Work out last night was GOOD!! 60 minute toning class, then 25 minutes on the ellipse and 25 on treadmill. All whille reading a book.
Tonight class at 5 and toning class at 6. DH and I have been invited to a prime rib tasting tonight at 7. I don't like prime rib so no temptation there. Some friends of ours owns a bar and they are trying to add prime rib to the menu so they are asking some of their friends to come and give their opinion. I will just have a salad from the salad bar. WI is tomorrow. My at home scale showed 159.2 today. It has been a good eating week for me.

Iris-you are so kind. thank you for your words of wisdom. I was just thinking last night..."how long does this feeling last?" I went to shopko yesterday and wanted to look at mother day cards. I thought I could get one for my mom and take it to the cemetery. But i read 1 and that was all i could read. told dh last night he will have to get his mom a mothers day card this year.
good for you on the walk! I hope you raise lots of money!! We were able to send about $4000 dollors for cancer research in my moms name!! We sent it directly to the hosiptal that she went to for her cancer.

Isa-we all have weeks like that. Don't be embarassed, come here any way. I have never been able to skateboard even when I was a kid!!

Have a great Wednesday everyone!!! Happy working out!!

Really quickly ---Patty---just wishing you the best as the wedding day arrives and all the events occur! I'm thinkin' of ya and hope that it goes smoothly! Take care!

Woohoo I have great news, no cancer, and very dense but normal breasts!!!!

Other good news, I have made it to Curves at the butt-crack of dawn 2 mornings this week and I walked 3 miles yesterday--good 15 min miles. My feet were a little sore, need new sneakers, I ordered them a few days ago so they should be here soon.

I feel great!

For those of you who might be interested in sponsorship for the 3-day walk, here is the link to my page http://08.the3day.org/goto/Irispurple36
I won't be pushy on here, but every little bit helps and the goal for each participant is 2200.00

Hugs to you all!

Iris: On my way out the door, BUT YAYYYYYYYY!!!! YIIIPPPEEEE! Go dense boobs, lol! I'm SO GLAD that its NOT anything serious! And YAY for getting back into the routine. I'm out the door to the gym now myself...I'll try to get back on later!

Sorry I've been MIA around here. Just going through one of those phases.

Iris... YEA!!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing your good news. Now you can breathe easier and get back to your life. I know that waiting for news like that is mentally exhausting. Good job getting in your workouts!

Jen... you're a rock. I think of you every day. Sending you good vibes! Your party sounds fabulous. I'm envious... I love to entertain, but hubby's a hermit when it comes to having people at the house. He has to socialize too much with his job and doesn't like to have people come into his private space. We ARE planning a huge party in January though... he can just get over it!... it'll be my 40th birthday.

Jeseth... special mother's day wishes for you.

Isabelle... glad the warm weather is coming your way. It's about to turn too hot here to be outside!

Beth... bummer about the job this time around, but WAY TO GO with asking what skills they're looking for! That's super thinking!!! Good job on the class too. It can't be easy getting back in the school groove. I admire you for it!

Patty... I missed the exact date of the wedding, but it has to be close (today???)! Hope the issue with your DD has been resolved. I too would insist on her presence. I'm sure you will look FANTASTIC! We can't wait to see the pics!

As for me... Keeping up the workouts, for sure. Work has been crazy busy. A week or so ago they announced several store closings and a 10% reduction in work force. My job is secure, but I am now the last person from a department of SEVEN. Seems like the work hasn't gone anywhere either! Some of it has been automated or reassigned, but not much! It's all good for me, just busy.

Mom and I go to North Carolina next week for my nephew's high school graduation. He goes to a small boarding school, so graduation is a big weekend event. He's planning to go to college in Riverside, California, which is where I got my master's. It's only about a 6 hour drive (1 hr flight) from Phoenix, so we'll get to see him more often.

Time to get my butt off the couch and ready for work! HAPPY FRIDAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

xoxo

Happy Friday everyone!!

Patty-Have a great time at the wedding. Hope you have time to dance and enjoy this special day even when there is alot going on!!

Iris-GREAT boop news!! That is alot of pressure of your shoulders or boops!!lol!! I will take some time and look at the site you provided for donations. My heart is in a different place since my mom died of cancer. We just donated money to a relay for life around here. Oh and super, duper job on the workouts this week! You must have a new swing in your step!!

Lester-glad to hear from you. Sorry about the reductions going on there. I just past a local place that does ponds and yard decor(they have a very pretty display in the front of their building). I just kept thinking that those are the places that are going to really feel the pinch this summer. I think people are not going to be spending money on making their yards look pretty when they are worried about how to pay for gas to put in their cars!! Very sad. And what is going on in Myanmar with the cyclone and not being able to get aid in!! Oh my gosh. Very sad as well. Sorry of the subject, I know.

Jen-Have a great weekend with the party. Sunday is suppose to be a YUCKY day here. Cool and rainy.

I had a great week of working out. My WI went well. I saw 160.6 yesterday at my WI. Donw about 2 1/2#,I am on JC 100%(May take a MOMO Sunday for mothers day) but other than that I am on JC. I have got to get control of my protions again. I head into the weekend with one plan and come out of the weekend doing something very different. Our vacation in July and my little red dress are my incentives.

Big weekend of doing things around the house. I hope to get home early today to clean the house and clean up the computer room. It has been our "catch all" room while the basement was being finished. I go in there, take one look and walk out. Saturday yard work. Pull weeds and get the flower beds looking nice. I need barck to put in some of the flower bed but just don't want to spend the $$. I will try to get away with not doing it this year. I gave Seth two jobs to do this weekend, mow and weed the sand volleyball area. It takes about a good hour to hour and half to mow our yard!! DH is getting in the basement and finishing up a few loose ends that he has to take care of. We are talking of having a couple of people over Saturday night. That always helps get ours butts in gear.

Gotta go-Have a great weekend ladies.

Hi everyone,

hope everyone had a wonderful and peaceful mothers day.
mine was quiet. hung out around the house and finished up my walk in closet. so stressed the last 2 weeks that i have cleaned out every closet and cabinet in my house.

soooo glad that wedding is over.
too much darn stress. they should have eloped.

dil is a piece of work and will have to earn my respect back and so will ds.
disappointed in their attitude. brides these days are too self centered in their need for the perfect day.
i blame her parents for not reeling her in as they paid for the wedding.

her perfect day did not go as she had planned. no surprise there. i sure do believe in karma.

the golf outing that we hosted for the guys went well. they had their bachalor/bachalorrette party wednesday nite. (big mistake for dil). she got extremely drunk and apparently became what i heard her bridesmaid call her was an ugly drunk. she had to be carried into the car and scratched/kicked/hit and bit her friends.

sooo thursday morning she was hungover after throwing up all night and had a nail appt at 945a after being out until 2a. well bridesmaid lunch at 1230p hosted by my sil. she and her mother were over an hour late as my dil was still so sick she hardly could move. she was extremely rude and this is her own doing. i just kept on smiling and being ever so nice. had to be at rehearsal at 5p she was then 45 mins late as she was still sick to her stomach. we hosted the rehearsal at maggianos and we had a lovely time and the food was wonderful however dil had to keep running to the restroom. she could hardly eat or keep anything down. i just kept smiling.

well we did take my dd to the wedding against what they wanted. my dd got to the church and saw all the people and got too nervous to get out of the car. so she sat in the car with the lady that i had hired to accompy her.
well all my nieces and nephews who i had instructed to not put their small children in the quiet room talked and moved. ringbearer was moving all around and so were the flower girls. that is life.
however her big distraction did not come from that it came from her elderly grandparents during pic taking. they are in their 90's. the poor old lady lost her balance and fell and took the old man down with her both landing on their backs. they were not hurt but there you go. her distraction to her perfect wedding. she ran out to the side room and started crying. oh well.
my dd got out of the car to finally take some pics with them. she looked beautiful.
she got out at the reception and watched the first dance as well without creating any distractions however my niece and great niece(both 4) were all at the edge of the dance floor dancing and were so cute. so there you go.
I kept smiling and being as nice as i could. my dd stayed for awhile and then wanted to leave so the lady with her took her home and we enjoyed the rest of the evening. dil was trying really hard to pi$$ me off but i would not let. she yelled at my and at my sil. and those were the ones i know about. she really has disappointed me.
ds told his father that he know he is a a$$hole. ds knows that his mother is not happy. so glad the wedding is over.

saturday we had a great time here at my house with all the relatives. so much fun. we hung out and ate,drank and swam. soo much fun.

so glad to get back into a routine this week.

dh is enjoying his new big screen tv. and i am enjoying all my new family room furniture.

jesth-hope you had a peaceful day.

jen-hope your mothers day party was a big success

lester-sorry to hear about your stress at work. less staff always means more work for you.

iris-glad about the dense breasts. i have the same issues.

isabelle-i can't even stand on a skateboard. way to go. i have to left feet

beth-way to go on the test. wear that tank top. oh and you did not overreact on the rock throwing. you have to set up rules.

will attach some pics


http://s231.photobucket.com/albums/ee315/pcamunas/wedding/


hope that works

have a great week

hugs
patty

Great pics! You looked fabulous! And huge kudos to you for keeping your cool!!!!! Unbelievable stories! I can just picture it all. Bridezillas have definitely gotten too much publicity... everyone thinks it's cute and expected and normal. Kids these days! No composure or sense of appropriateness at all. My wedding was almost 15 years ago and maybe it's nostaligia tainting it all, but I seem to recall ZERO drama and certainly no yelling! The fact that neither of our families drink at all and that none was served anywhere at anytime probably helped a great deal! (We do occasionally, but it wouldn't have been accepted at our wedding... we even toasted with sparkling cider.) At any rate... I'm so glad that you maintained your composure... you will be proud of that forever and your children may grow up someday and be ashamed of their behavior. Or, they may remain stupid and self-centered forever! ha!

I leave on Thursday for my nephew's graduation in NC. It will be interesting to spend the weekend with my brother and sil... always is. I'm just glad that we have separate rooms on this trip. Last year we all (mom goes too) shared one room... brother and sil both snore like buzz saws and NOT in rhythm! Drove me crazy. Food will be what it will be. Both brother and sil have done JC before, many moons ago when I did it the first time in 1993. Both are currently well over 200. Looking great and living well definitely spur me on. I have two fabulous dresses to wear for the events. Nephew goes to a private boarding academy and graduation is a big deal... events over three days. Hubby will stay home with woof. It's best if I deal with my family on my own anyway. They all love my hubby, but don't spend much time with him, which is fine. This weekend is about my nephew anyway. And he's planning to go to college in Riverside, CA, which is about 6 hrs by car from Phoenix, so we'll get to spend plenty of time with the kiddo.

xoxo to all!

Good evening ladies

I have been reading your posts and find you all so inspiring! I need to start exercising and tomorrow will be my fist day. I have about 30 lbs I want to lose.

I haven't exercised in a while so I know I will not be able to keep up with all that you are doing, but I am starting 15 minutes on the treadmill along with 15 minutes of stretching in the morning.

I will park my car farthest from door in parking lot and walk up 3 flights of stairs. After work I plan on doing a 2 mile walk which will take me about 40 minutes. Also, the dog needs a walk around the block, so all and all it won't be too strenuous but I will be moving.

I do have some health issues (need a kidney transplant) so my goal is to get as strong as I can before the procedure. I don't know when that will be, because I was only told a couple of weeks ago that I would need to get on transplant list and am just now getting tests done so that I can get "on" the list. Hopefully I will have a donor match and be able to avoid dialysis. Friends and family want to get tested to see if they are a match, otherwise, I have been told it could take up to 5 years for a cadaver. But I am hopeful!

I'll post and let you know how my exercise is doing!

Rose

Welcome, Rose! Good to have you join us! We celebrate EVERY step in the right direction! And we're here to hold each other accountable for it. Your plan for tomorrow sounds terrific. Come back and tell us how it goes. And don't feel bad if you don't make everything you plan for. We're a forgiving bunch too .

Tomorrow will be Jazzercise for me, even though Monday nights are becoming painful. The instructor is going through a divorce (beginning stages) and is pretty scatterbrained. Sort of like watching a train wreck as she polls the class to figure out the moves, but I sweat up a storm anyway. I am skipping Wed though to get ready for my trip... and in favor of a massage before the long plane ride! Priorities!!

Good morning!
Happy mother's day.
Welcome Rose -- I hope today, and every day, goes well for you.
Patty- What a wedding! I'm glad that the rest of the weekend was more relaxing. I understand a nervous bride...but that sounded crazy. Good for you smiling through it.
This weekend was a good one for me. I got excercise working outside much of Saturday, and canoeing on Sunday. It was just what I needed. Now, it is back to the work week/school week grind. I hope everyone has a good day.

Canoeing!?!?!? WOW!!!!! That sounds like soooo much fun. When I need a little mental break today, I'll go there with you.

Hey ladies!

Wow….patty what a wedding indeed! Insane…I’m so glad that you kept your smile on and let it be…and, sounds like you did have fun at some of the other events. I can’t look at the photos (photobucket is blocked here), but will look tonight!

Welcome to Rose! One foot in front of the other…that is all you can do to begin adding exercise in! Really, you have to start somewhere…can’t expect to go out and run a marathon for your first foray into working out. I do hope that you are able to get on the transplant list…loosing weight will improve your health, of course, and will make a transplant (when you get one) be “easier” on the body (and mind). My hubby worked many years in transplant (in the HLA lab where they do the bloodwork). Keep the positive outlook…you will get on the list and, hopefully, an organ will become available.

Lester…so good to “see” you posting. Sounds like an “interesting” weekend with the relatives, but three cheers for the grad! And, definitely find a way to get your space!

Isabelle…canoeing! How fun (and a great workout)…getting in the fresh air is so wonderful and uplifting!

Well, I won’t go on, but food has been really, really off for me. I’m back up to around 180 and have been very mentally down lately. Ready to just hibernate. Party was fine this weekend…everyone had a good time, but I think this is one tradition that has seen its day…The tradition started when hubby decided (years before we married) that as an adult, he would do a nice day for his mom and siblings (all who were Mom)…It was a nice tradition and gesture…well, now that his Mom has passed and everyone (but us) has teens, this seemed like “just another obligation” yesterday for many of them (they’d never say that, but still, you could feel that it wasn’t just a nice relaxing day, does that make sense?). I’d rather just NOT have this every year…we’ll see what hubby says when I bring this up.

Workouts have been fine. Saturday was ellipse and spinning class…Sunday (too early), I got in a good long workout on the ellipse before party prep…today, don’t know how,

Good morning everyone! I'm back from my vacation in Europe. Actually got back late last night after traveling for 24 hours. I'm exhausted but glad to be home. Everything was so beautiful that I cannot even begin to explain appropriately with little sleep. My boyfriend and I walked everywhere or took the metro, so now my legs are like steel - no jiggle below the knees (LOL). Now I just have to work on my arms. Seriously, it was truly a great time and I feel renewed to get back to the swing of JC and exercise. I don't think I ate poorly while out there (I thought the food would be much richer than it was), but going to the Czech Republic meant ordering food that I wasn't quite sure what I was ordering. Much of it turned out to be fried, but fortunately not fried and covered with cream sauce.

Patty - I haven't had a change to read through all of the pages since I returned, but I wanted to ask about the wedding. How did it go?

All - I will try to get caught up shortly and will get to each of you soon. Have a terrific day!

Good morning everyone!! Beautiful Tuesday morning. Should see 73 degrees out. Chance of storms this evening.

Patty-What a wedding!! Great pics. Good for you for keeping a good tude through it all. Hope they come to their sinces and come to you with a big "SORRY".

Lester-My family isn't a big drinking family either. When I got married my mom made my dh put the beer in a back room so people couldn't see it. But the people that wanted it found it. I am not a beer drinker but do like wine.

Jen-Hope the talk goes well with dh about next year mothers day. I know what you mean about feeling oblicated. Maybe next year you can just stay home, not cook and veg out.

coriolis-your vacation, sounds grand!!

Isa-What a fun weekend. I have not been canoeing since church camp when I was in jr high school!!

Rose-Welcome and way to start an excerise plan!! you can do it and come here often.

Ok-I think I hit everyone.

I had an ok mothers day. Went and got carry out chinise to take to mil's house. Then home, took a nap. We then headed to my dad's. The bench we ordered for my moms memorial garden came in on Saturday so we put that together. Visited the grave in the morning by myself. Took a little flower arrangement that said mom. Tried again Friday to buy her a mothers day card to read while I was there but just couldn't get through reading them. I did get a nice card sent to my aunt. She called yesterday and really liked it. They are coming out again the end of the month.

Workouts have been great. Saturday morning I did an hour on toning class then an hour of a cardio class. Same with Monday night. I wasn't going to workout on Saturday but glad I did. We had some people over to the house that eve and drank 3 glasses of wine. Eating was so-so. still not like I do during the week. but better than the week before.

Gotta get to work. Have a great day everyone.

Ladies,

Really quickly here. We got some sad news last night: My Lady Grandma passed away…she was 87 or 88 ---not sure which honestly and she was an amazing lady: Also, healthy until the end, literally…she lived in her own house, had her mind and body totally working (she walked with a cane, as she had broken her hip over 15 years ago now)….She died of a heart attack, actually.

“funny” story: years ago my aunts had gotten her a “life alert” type button, as they were worried she’d “do something stupid” (aka, try changing curtains on a ladder) and fall. Well, she hit the button because she was having chest pains…EMTs (and my aunt, who the alert people also called) showed up and Lady Grandma was bossing everyone around until the end, lol (In a good way)…they wanted to put an IV in and she refused…she refused all major life-saving things…she took a bit of oxygen from a mask, but nothing else…apparently, she made it to the hospital, but then slipped away….I am SO GLAD she didn’t linger and I’m so glad that she was healthy one minute and really, gone the next.

I’m not sure what I’m going to do. She is in NJ and I don’t know if I should go home or not for the funeral (which may even be as early as Thursday)…She had 5 kids (my dad is gone), 15 grandchildren (I’m one, obviously) and 20+ greatgranchildren…..huge family really and they’ll be a large turnout for the funeral I’m sure (as most people are still local)…There are many reasons I really would rather not drop everything and fly home tomorrow (I’m waiting to hear the exact plans from family). I getting guilt trip on the one hand (from my sister) about not coming home and then shock that I might (from my Mom…who remained close to Lady Grandma even after her and my Dad divorced).

Well, still in a quandry here…Got in a standard workout of 60 mins today, with 5 extra on the rowing machine….Have puppet show tonight! Brian knows his lines, but worries he doesn’t have the puppet moves down…I’m sure it will be great.

Hi Ladies

Well I didn't get up and do the treadmill and stretch but I did do 10,000 steps yesterday and will walk again tonight once it's cooler. I live in Ft. Lauderdale so it gets pretty hot during the day.

Thanks to all for the welcome and support - as I read what each of you have done for exercise it motivates me to get moving. I can do this!!

I get my weigh in on Thursday so I am hoping for a good number!

Keep up the good work eveyone!

Rose

Rose... good job on getting in even a little exercise, especially in your first week! What's your plan for today?

Jen... sorry to hear about your grandma. It sounds like it was the way she wanted it though. My grandma is 96 and slowly shutting down. She's still happy though... loves to go to church every week, eats well at potluck, sings and recites Bible verses, and is in generally good health, relatively speaking.

Jeseth... sounds like you survived Mother's Day as well as anyone could.

Coriolis... glad you're back. Vacation sounds wonderful! Good for you for feeling good about your eating... being in control is a wonderful thing!

I'm "working from home" today, which basically means that I'm available via blackberry. There's not much that I can do the day before I leave town... can't implement any changes if I'm not here to monitor their success. I also tend to get into housecleaning mode and can sometimes delete things that are still important! NOT a good idea! So.... I've been up since 5:30. Baked off a batch of chocolate chip cookies for hubby to take to the theater for the afternoon show. It's almost time for me to get dressed for Jazzercise... I'll catch the 8:00 am class today. That's the best part about a vacation day at home! ha! I get to pick up one of my two new pairs of glasses today. These are "lilac" plastic. The second new pair is gunmetal and black, dramatic wide top and sides, but rimless on the bottom. Of COURSE I'll be posting pics . I have a massage this afternoon since I'll be missing Friday. I really need it today too after kickboxing on Saturday and a hard workout last night. Great way to start vacation!

We leave at the crack of dawn tomorrow. It'll take almost all day to get there... and includes a puddle-jumper between Charlotte and Asheville. Need to get Dramamine! Fortunately, I can sleep anytime, anywhere. It's how I cope with stress. Hopefully I'll just nap through the whole flight. I'm excited to see my nephew... he cut his hair off HIMSELF! Not shaved, but pretty darn short! Much improved!!

Good morning!!

Jen-So sorry to hear about your grandma. I wish my grandma was sweet but to be totally honest she is a hard one to get along with. Caused my mom alot of grieve the last few years(and most of her life). I think my dad is having a hard time with her because she was so demanding of my mom. Whatever she did wasn't good enough. Anyway, I guess I don't need to go into that. My mom would have been a sweet ol' lady.

Lester-have a great weekend. OH-MY-puddle jumpers, been on one. Not a fun time. Hope you don't get sick. The only one I have been on was so so HOT and full of teenage cheerleaders!! ds got sick, but the rest of us hung in there.

Rose-Great job on the steps. Don't feel bad about not getting the planned workout in. Guilt never serves a purpose!

Did I tell you guys about the yoga class that was suppose to start in May at my health club? Well it was suppose to be on Wednesday nights from 7-8. I was so super happy it!! Something happened to the instructor, she got offered more classes at some other gym she works at, so now they aren't having it. They are trying to line up some kind a line dancing thing!! Sorry but that is a BIG YUCK in my book. I did here one of the instructors say something about having a lead on a women that teaches kick boxing, now that would be different. I would love that!!

Last night was a great toning class. I then did the ellipse for 20 minutes, had to go get a hair tie I had fotten to put on. So much better when my hair is off my neck. So I then jumped on the Ark machine. I lasted about 2 minutes. I think my blood sugar dropped!! I could tell something wasn't right when I was on the ellipse. So instead of the Ark I did 20 minutes on the bike. I am still reading my book. I am such a slow reader. I figure I should have it done next week. I only read it while I workout.

Tomorrow is my WI. A pound would be great! Then Saturday I leave for Kansas to watch my sisters daughter graduate from high school. My dad, me, sister, brother and sil are all going. We get back Moday. A short trip but an important one. My mom was planning on going before she had gotten so sick, so l am sure an emotional one as well.

Jen, sorry to hear about your grandmother!
Lester, enjoy the vacation
Jeseth try and make the best of the time and dwell on the happy occasion

I have been making it to Curves and have started my official training for the 3-day walk. Eating is going well, I hope to see a loss at WI tomorrow.

Gotta dash, but wanted to check in

Hi everyone!

Jen- I'm so sorry about your grandmother. Your story reminded me of my grandfather who passed a long time ago. We were close, and I can still remember him singing the same tune over and over again. He was very strong and had a stubborn streak, but I think that's why we got along so well. I do hope you remember all of the good times to get you through this difficult time.

Jeseth- That is truly bad news about the class. It sounds like you were really looking forward to it. I love kickboxing, although I could not keep up with the classes I used to go to. It didn't help that it was on a college campus with a lot of gorgeous, this 19-year olds. I am much better now thanks to some hard work and persistence. I hope you find something you like.

Rose- Great job with the 10,000 steps. Just keep in mind that that is the equivalent of something like 4 - 5 miles depending on your stride. It really adds up quickly. I love my pedometer and try to remember it every day.

Iris- Good for you for training for a 3-day walk! That is super-awesome. You'll have to keep us informed of your progress.
Lester- I hope you had a great vacation!

I hope I didn't miss anyone. If I did, I'm so sorry.

I'm doing well with exercise, considering my knee problems. I start physical therapy in just under 2 weeks now. I can't wait even though I know I'll be hurting even worse. I go back to the orthopedics guy in about 5 weeks. If I don't feel any relief, and if my kneecap doesn't stay where it's supposed to, we're talking surgery. Yikes! I've already had one operation on it, but I was in my early 20's and it was a quick recovery. The surgery he's talking about now is invasive, and I'm not in my 20's anymore. I am getting about 4 miles of walking in per day, and I still try to take the stairs as much as my knee will allow. I signed up for a virtual walk along the Rockie Mountains through a program at work. I can record my steps each day and it plots my progress on a map. It is a lot of fun, and given that I had two days off my leg, I am averaging over 8,500 steps per day. It is great.

I hope to get outside to do something fun this weekend. My boyfriend hurt his calf (which we thought was a blood clot due to the flight home from London, but the doctor gave him good news that it doesn't appear to be a clot) so the two of us are truly a sight. We're both stubborn and will probably take it not-so-easy.

My food on the other hand has not been so good. I'm trying to get back on track so wish me luck this weekend. I'll try to post again tomorrow. Until then, have a wonderful weekend!

I need to be quick as I gotta get out the door to the gym (and have a stop first).

Today is my official first day back on JC. I did a WI yesterday and it was bad, but not as bad as I expected: 177.4. I thought I'd top 180, but glad I didn't. These last few weeks off haven't been good.

I'm nearly ready to tell JC to take a hike however. Without going into detail: first, I tried to do the menu planner and hello, that thing does not work.

Then, in the past, my appts had been really insane because they were so busy or my JCC had family emergencies, or one other staff left and they were trying to see everyone. I switched to Friday as they said that was less insane.

Well, after 3 really bad weeks, I was so ready to go in and talk to someone to get going and get back on track...get a little you go girl, you can do this, kick the past out the door. So, I get there and JCC had left early AGAIN for another family thing...I told them I'm ready to walk out this door. The stress of coming in is not worth it. I was actually very upset and near tears.

The ONLY reason I did not walk out the door was becuase I promised hubby that I would get back on track (because my poor eating and the way I feel about myself does affect the family). Our 10 year wedding anniversary was yesterday and I said, as a gift to him, me, and us, I'd stop my insanity and really do something good for me.

I'm actually not sure what I plan to do regarding JC center. From now on, I may fax my food order in and just go pick it up. The "let down" I get when I go in there is not worth it to my mental health.

Anyway, workouts have been fine....normal stuff all week....off to the gym for ellipse and spinning.

Hope y'all had a good weekend...I'll fill you in later.

Workouts standard, sort of...Got in ellipse and then spinning...went for another run today...slow and steady...probably 7-8 miles over about 90 mins (never claimed to be fast).

Up at the awful hour of 3:30 am tomorrow to get in a workout...then, onto a plane to San Antonio...give a presentation on Monday afternoon...night in San Antonio...next morning (not too early, talked boss into the 11 am flight, so I don't have to be at airport until 9 am)....so, workout at hotel gym (looks like a nice gym...lots of photos on website which is a good sign)...have all my food with me...should be fine...may have to attend a meet and greet on Monday night with biggest important dude, but I'll be lucky if I get to shake his hand...I'm not invited to dinner lol!

Not bringing my laptop, so I'll check in Tues night or Wed.

Good morning.

It has been awhile-Last Friday I was able to take the day off of work. Went to talk to a couple of young ds's teachers. (Some stuff going on-he has been making some bad choices lately! His attitude has become very much a "I dont care" one!!!) Went to town and did some running around. Then home to clean the house, mowed, weed eated and planted some flowers. Very full day but it was a good feeling. Haven't had that much energy for a while.

Saturday went to Kansas for a quick trip to watch my sister's daughter graduate. My dad, other sister, brother and wife all went. Got back Monday evening. Ate to much. Trip ended up being ok. Frist trip with out our mom. Kinda hard on us. Dad was beat Sunday night. He got back to the hotel and was in bed by 9.

Work outs have been off due to trip. But worked out last night before another graduation for my other sisters daughter. 4 parties to go to this weekend. I think we will only be doing 3.

Tonight I have my exercise class then toning class. I may go in earlier and jump on the bike before class.

WI last week was up 1/2 pound. TOM. That is all I can think of it being from. Had a good eating week last week. I keep struggling with my eating this week. So tired of thinking about food all the time. I may change my goal weight to 150. Seems so much closer than 135. I dont know, I am just crasping at straws to help jump start to weight lose cycle. I know alot of my eating is due to the fact that mom has pasted on and just getting thru alot of firsts with out her has been hard on me.

Jen-Good for you for going back to JC. Good luck. Hope the business trip went well

Coriolis- They are going with the country line dancing instead. It starts next Tuesday, I think!! YUCK!!! Not one I am planning on doing. I really do not like country music. Hope the knee gets better fast.

Iris-good for you on your training for the walk, keep us posted.

well-better go. Have a great Wednesday.

Hey Jeseth and ANYONE out there in workout land? Whatever is going on personally, hope you are able to get some workouts in. Just say hi if you are able to!

Jeseth…sounds like a difficult trip emotionally. I understand the grasping at straw feeling. I am sending you a big ol’ hook for that straw so you can grab it.

Me, still struggling mentally and with food big time. But, I’m moving forward, as what else is there? Workouts for me this week:

Awful early on Monday---60 mins on home ellipse then to airport. Tues morning---hotel gym on the weirdest stairstepper I’ve ever been on (30 mins), then 45 mins on a “normal” ellipse…Wed, back to the office and back to normal lunch workouts: 60-70 mins stairstepper/ellipse combo on Wed and Thurs…did some upper body weights on Thurs.

Today was very interesting: I started with 10 mins on the stairstepper…then, the Friday class (always something “different” was called “Fit,Fast & Furious described as “30 minutes of a cardio workout on the machine of your choice, followed by 10 minutes of abs and 5 minute stretch!”

OMG, just one other person decided to do it, so it was like having a personal trainer…and she pushed us REALLY REALLY hard on Cardio intervals…harder than I’d ever do myself (I was on the ellipse for that). I can definitely see the value of personal trainers really pushing you (even on something you “think” you get a good workout on)…the ab work was embarrasing for me: I have NO ab strength (hence why I should do it) and really couldn’t do a lot of it well at all…

Off to a long weekend…spinning and ellipse on Sat, Sunday and Monday (holiday) will be home ellipse…no spinning class on Monday. Have a great weekend everyone.

Food note: JC called me on Sunday (after my horrible going in on Friday), but I told her that I didn’t want to talk about it then (as we were sitting down to brunch after church, actually). I faxed in my food order for this coming week (2 weeks actually, as I leave on a business trip on 1 June and don’t want to go in on Friday next week). I got a rambling message from JCC, saying that she was so sorry for the hassles at the center, etc, etc. Honestly, I’m not cutting them slack, as I’m just tired of it. I haven’t decided what I’m going to do consultant wise, but am working on getting that straw firmly in place (and sucking out all that fat…the emotional and virtual lipo suction, lol)!

Hey everyone. I just have a few minutes, and I really need to vent. I am not feeling too well physically and emotionally so my weight has crept up. My knee is getting worse, but thankfully I start physical therapy this coming Wednesday. I have been doing a lot of walking (I wear my JC pedometer almost every day and get bewteen 8800 and 13000 steps per day). My back for the most part is pretty well healed, but I still get a twinge every once in a while. I am just terrified that I will need knee surgery and will be off my regular routine for a long, long time. I have been craving sugar something fierce lately. I think that is really caused by stress, but I'm not certain why it's sugar all of a sudden. My typical craving in the heat is for salt which makes sense.

I do have some good things going on. I adopted a baby ferret (which makes number 4). She is so sweet, and my other three kids are now acting out. I get up early (4:45 am) to make sure everyone gets special time and play time. My older kids are acting out a bit, and have learned that they end up getting their way if they tag-team me. My baby boy climbs onto the gate while the other two dig into the couch. I have to decide who to chase first. The good thing about that is I'm constantly moving in the morning. I probably get more exercise chasing after those ferrets that I have in a long time. I love having them around, but it is exhausting at times. I have been getting to work about 30 minutes early so I leave work between 4 adn 4:30 pm. I absolutely love that!!!

Anyways, I'll have to ask my PT about exercise and pain alleviation. I'll feel better once I know I can safely exercise without causing futher damage. I also enjoy hiking and I don't want my hiking season to be taken away like my ski season was. All for the sake of good bones!

I wish I had more time to write to you individually, but I hear ferret stirrings and have to check up on the crazies.

Regards!

Great work out Saturday morning. She did a several great sets of cardio and the music was fun- the sound track to GREASE. Great way to start my day.
I lost about a 1/2 pound Thursday at my WI.
Two graduation parties last night. We got home at 3 in the morning!! And two more today. We are not going to one of them. I am planning to spend the day at my neices party and help with that. It has been hard on my sister this week because our mom is not here to help out with it. She called me at 8 this morning to let my know that my grandma has found a ride out to the party. Pam really didn't want to deal with that today. grandma is a harsh ol lady and it will only cause my sis grief/ I told her I would be there the whole time to help out and will make sure grandma stays under comtrol. to be honest Pam didn't even invite her. She is in a wheel chair, can't do anything on her own, but things she can still do everything on her own. So she will not let you help her, but she has fallen, and well, it could be a bad time. Pam is different than I am and grandma can get in her head and plays with her sometimes times. Anyway....

Eating was good yesterday but the later it went on into the evening the worse it got. Lots of water today to get rid of the salt intake from the chips!!

Have a great Sunday and memerial day!!

Oh-coriolis-My uncle had a ferret. Hope the little kids are doing well!!
Jen-hope things are going well for you!

Hey everyone! I hope you are all doing well. I guess it has been a busy time for all of us.

I will give a hopefully short update. My ferrets are still not getting along 100%, but they are getting much better. I will send them off to their "Aunt's" house next week while I'm in DC for a conference. She'll get them straightened out.

I also started physical therapy yesterday. If you're at all squemish, please skip to the next paragraph. She started off by measuring my knees. Sure enough, my bad knee has a kneecap that rides too high out of the groove (first reason why my kneecap dislocates). Then my knee is not aligned properly (second reason it dislocates). Then my muscles do not keep my kneecap in place like my good knee does. My kneecap was pulled in the wrong direction everytime I tightened my muscles. I was starting to feel that I was making up my pain and discomfort -- all these years with the doctors telling me I'll be okay if I just get over it. Now I have some exercises to do on a daily basis to try to build up strength and hopefully provide some stability to my knee.

Okay, my food hasn't been the greatest, but I did lose 3.2 pounds since last week. All that tells me is that my gain last week was pretty much water weight. I know I couldn't have lost that much with the food and exercise as it had been. So, I'm not as bad off as I thought I was.

I finally cancelled my gym. They were messing up my autopay payments and I finally got so mad that I told them what they could do with the membership and sent them my cancellation notice. Bye-bye!!! I did look into a pay-as-you-go rec center that's not much farther away (still between work and home) that in the long run will be much more cost effective. It also has a pool which will be great for my knee.

So, despite getting only 3 - 4 hours of sleep a night and fighting ferrets and work and food and board meetings I'm doing okay. I'm not looking forward to traveling again, but I've got to go where work sends me.

Hope you are all doing well.

This has been a slo board lately!!
A gain for me this week. 161.6! Honestly, The 1/2 pound gain was not has much as I had thought it was going to be. Eating was not good at all. Even during the week, which is always better than the weekend wasn't good.
Working out has been good though. Tuesday toning class, bike and treadmill. Wednesday, cardio class and toning class. Tonight, toning class.
Hope everyone is doing well.
Coriolis-Sorry to hear your ferrets arent doing well. Maybe Auntie can shape them up!!lol!!

Better go-tired and need a shower!!

I am here. Hiding, but here.

I've been having a really emotionally bad time and eating my way through it. Not doing JC at all really and gaining. not going to step on a scale, as emotionally, that would be bad right now.

I leave on Sunday for Eugene, OR for a full week...this is good: business travel, hotel, no binge food available. So, I hope to turn it around.

I am home today getting ready to go on trip: so much family stuff to do over the weekends for Vicky that I need 2 days to get ready...and, we have a big Celiac Disease support group picnic tomorrow, so there is my day gone...and I have to be out the door on Sunday at 7 am, so busy day today.

Off to the gym in a few minutes: ellipse and spinning. Have worked out all week normally.

I've been making some mental list lately: things I hate about me/my life and things I can change or not change.

I'm fat (up to size 14, 180+): Can change, but it will take alot of time

I binge eat at night: Can change, need to get my strategies back that work to stop this.

I dress like a slop (sort of) lately: Can change: accept that you don't fit into your size 6 clothes, get some nicer big clothes and don't hide your fat with hubby's clothes.

I'm not confident I can loose weight: Take it one day at a time and tell yoursef 2 positive things. I did it before. Do it again.

I've been very sad lately: Can/Can't change: lots of things happening. Lots of them suck. Its ok to be sad. Can't change those things...can change my response to them. Not ok to let the saddness rule my eating or my life.

Work has sucked---esp some people. Can't change people, only my response to them.

Well, I gotta get to the gym, but there you have some things that have been going through my head lately and I'm working through it.

I planned today as "THE DAY"---its done. its over. No more food ruling who I am. No more being fat ruling who I am....One day at a time.

{{{{Jen}}}} I hope you are feeling better. You have a lot going for you. I'm glad you came to the boards to vent. We are all here for you. I know I've felt the same exact way you are feeling now. Trust me, it does pass. Keep that in mind. Like you say, one day at a time. For me, sometimes it's one minute at a time. Try to do something nice for yourself this weekend before you leave for Eugene. Give yourself permission to do something silly and fun and carefree. Please feel free to PM me if you want to talk. I get my email much faster than I check the boards. Will you have access to a computer while you're on travel? Just remember that we'll be thinking of you.

Kind regards.