What's new Friday?

Mary,

Stalls are a genuine part of this journey, for some of us more so than others, but as Susan said, you started this journey as a "lightweight" and having been considered one of those myself, I know firsthand of what she says.  I also agree with her that you are at the low end of the protein spectrum.  I was told I should get at least 73 grams in per day and most days I took in more like 85.  Upping your exercise will help some too, but I'll tell you what my surgeon told me, do things in a manner that you can commit to for life, no extremes.  You've done a great job and I will reiterate what Susan said in that taking measurements more often tells a story that is different from the one the scale tells. 

Best wishes as you continue your journey.

Laureen

MaryMargaret,
I'm a big time exerciser...I made exercise my "transfer addiction".

You are doing great with the weight loss. I'm going to put a "bug in your brain"...pssst...it's not a race with losing the weight, it's a learning process. Lifestyle change. Moderation. Exercise.

If you don't have a workout buddy, find one. Do you go to the gym? Take classes?

I always change my exercise routines around so I don't get bored. By the way...do I really have a "transfer addiction"? Nope,  I just treat exercise like a job...I just do it.

I do water aerobics, weight lifting, spin class, Pilate's and yep, I walk 3 miles everyday.
My surgeon thought I was done losing at around 188 ish, heck no I wasn't!!! Last time I weighed myself I was around 148. I don't weigh myself...I go by my clothes. The scale doesn't tell the whole story. I will weigh myself maybe once a month if I remember. I won't let the scale hold me accountable, my clothes do that for me and I don't lie to myself anymore.

I like to eat, so I exercise. I have a naturally thin SIL. She exercises so she can eat. We went camping together this summer and I watched how she ate. Yep, I mirrored myself to her and realized I take as much time to eat and eat the same portions as Annie.

P.S. Took me 2 years to get to goal size 6/8. You keep exercising and the weight will come off.

I'm thinking those boots with the lacy leggings and a black merry widow......

Might cause a stir at the seminar, so maybe it should be kept at home. Just thinking.......

 That get up might make them cancel the entire bariatrics program.

Tom might get a kick out of it though.

Hi Eileen,

Sorry it's going to be rainy on your vacation. Sounds like it could be a relaxing one with some good books and movies?

I only have a four hour work day today, not much $$ either, but it will give me time to work on some SaintBella. We have a special order for some of the Bridesmaid's gift bags, so I need to get those done this evening.
We went to see the new baby last night. My goodness, what a precious little bundle she is!  Mom is doing fine....much better than any of us expected. She tends to be quite the drama queen and very needy of attention. I figured she'd play this for all it is worth, but she's being a real trooper. Good....the less drama in our lives, the better.
Tess, my DIL and the new mom's sister, is going to go try to have their mother committed to a drug rehab facility today. Poor Tess, I wish I could be there to lend my support, but I can't. This is a "her family" thing that I need to stay out of. Mom is addicted to Rx pain meds, has been pulled over 4 times in the last 2 days (no, none of the cops arrested her, one even drove her home) for swerving and driving erratically. Thank God she hasn't hurt anyone, but it's only a matter of time before she kills herself or someone else. I'd like the doctor who is prescribing these drugs to her brought up on charges, too. It's just wrong!!

 Okay, I'm off to the shower and then label some jars before heading out the door. Hope everyone has a wonderful day and weekend....mine starts on Sunday.

Susan:

I wasn't planning much next week anyway ... It was going to be a week at home, watching baseball, football, reading, maybe going to the $3.99 cinema (it's as cheap as they get around here). I do have an oil change scheduled Monday for my car and a dentist appointment on Wednesday. Such an exciting vacation! I usually take the first week of October off so I can sit at home and watch the baseball playoffs, however, this year two of my coworkers snatched my week (I usually can't get a week off in the summer because everyone bumps me ... at the bottom of the totem pole seniority wise. This year, no one could get summer weeks off because of training, so this year I got bumped from my fall week.)

So while I'm bemoaning the rain, it's because I know how it will make me feel ... all achy and miserable. Not because I won't get out of the house. I probably won't get out of the house anyway.

morning eileen and OFF...

well its a chilly morning here in willoughby ohio...sun is shinning tho so thats good!!

went to work this morning at 8 but found out i looked at the wrong schedule!!! i am not supposed to be there til noon today...sighs

need to get over to the office today and sign new lease...just hate the increase for what they are SUPPOSED to be offering which ISN'T there!!!! you can bet your life i WILL bring it ALL up to her!!! and i also found out this manager has 3 pets also!! no wonder she didn't inforce the woman in my building tog et rid of 2 of her cats!!! and YES i WILL mention this to her as well!!!! i know i am a biotch but what the hell...its in the lease that we ALL sign when moving in to have no more than 1 dog or cat!!!! just not fair to those that had a pet and couldn't bring with them...i even mentioned to this woman that ricks cat was sick and dying and she still told me NO we couldn't have her here....makes my blood boil!!!! (yes ricks cat died last week while we were on our way to michigan).

got my yarn all balled up and now i need to get started finding the daisy loom so i can start making the flowers...this afghan will be made using all sorts of colors so not sure how it will look but it will be nice because of some very special people that sent me their yarn so i can keep my hands busy and away from food!!!! thankyou again!!!!!!

well thats about it for me this morning need to get over to the office and see about that lease. have a great day and remember to SMILE!!!! :-)

good morning! by the time i got online i realized i totally missed yesterday's thread so i went back to read...and here i am now- have a dr appt at 1pm--needing a "note" to go back to work--ended up staying home yesterday-pain too high and meds not cooperating-and i do not want to get in a situation like(susan's)  tess' mother tho i know her probs are much worse! --so it's county policy after 3 days off- if i had ins i would have gone to Er in teh first place-anyhow- i'll go--can't afford to lose my job.

the house showing went well-they were ready to write an offer and might --BUT--and isn't there always a BUT!!!!!! they have a house to sell and she sounds difficult--my realtor could benefit here if she lists theirs too-but i don't want ours tied up in a "contingency"--and this gal wants to spend 10grand on carpet and paint for our house-gimme a break-i know it needs flooring replaced- it's original to the house and it's 19 years old but 10grand?????!!!!!!!!! and if she thinks she'll ask an allowance of 10 grand  for the paint /flooring-no way jose nope nada un unh......

need to hobble in and get dressed --simple tasks are wearing me out--michael is on the roof by himself-i KNEW that guy wasn't gonna do it ---and it scares the beejeebers outta me to have him up there-alone.....God and i have been doing a great deal of communicatiing this week....

so-there is lots more but i'm not telling--you got the important stuff...i had the laptop out but the keys are soooooooooooo teeny
need to get my leg up again...owie

hugs and prayers............

Morning everyone.  
Prayers going up from this address for all those who need them or simply want them.  I honestly don't know all the names or cir****tances, but the Man upstairs does.

Busy day today if I actually get busy.   Have a second interview for a job Id find acceptable, not the one I really want  but would be very happy in.   Lead toddler/infant teacher in a very nice church run facility here in town.  Don't pay what id like  but I could Walk the 3 mi  most of the time so to in exercise and save gas!   
Need to do some major grocery shopping also   Hubby is threatening to leave me for another woman.  He says old mother Hubbard has more food in her cupboard than we do!      I might agree since its been a month since Ive done more than buy milk and bread and fresh veggies.  
Bitty boots has her grocery list all ready to go too!!  
I have already done 4 loads of laundry and got it out on the lines  only 12 to go!!    lots of winter stuff to refresh and doing blankets also.    
Hope every one has a great day!!! and a great weekend!!!

Good morning Eileen and everyone.......

Cloudy and gloomy weather today.....it is supposed to rain off and on most of the day....sure miss the sunshine.

I only have to work a couple hours today and then I am on weekend mode....YAY!!

Feeling better now that my Predizone is at a much lower dose....almost done taking it...just tomorrow yet. Still have a scratchy throat and feeling drug out. I hope that ends soon. My moods are all over the place...hope that improves too.

Sounds like plenty of people need  hugs and prayers today....swinging chickens too. They are on the way!!

Hope you all have a good day today. Share an extra smile along the way.

Love and hugs to all.....connie d