New & need a buddy!

[summer10]

Good morning, how is everyone doing?

I'm OK, happy that it is Friday!

Hoping to get alot done ~ work today because I have short week next week and my boss is out today. So hopefully I'll have a productive day.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good!! Here's hoping you have a nice stress free day!!!
Goodmorning!!
Where is everybody???

[sydneyalex]

Morning Corrie & Summer

:wave:

[Corrie]

It's Friday!!!

[sydneyalex]

I know I am ready for a friday....my little one is going with her dad for the weekend but I have to keep my granddaughter because my daughter is going to a hair show in Orlando.......

[Corrie]

I will roll over and die when my kids reproduce.....groan...

[summer10]

Hi Corrie and Rhonda,

How are you guys doing?

Anything exciting planned for the weekend?

I'm having some old high school friends over on Sunday. Haven't seen them in years but one is coming up from Florida and she called me so they are coming to my house.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

That sounds like fun Summer, where did you go to high school?

[summer10]

In a suburb right outside of Boston. That was a long time ago. God, I am getting old!!!

Did you guys grow up in the same areas that you live now?

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - that sounds like fun - we have no plans this weekend.

We got a picture of our scooter that is being restored! It's almost done!!!

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/groups/g_3793044/Andy+%26+Corrie%27s+SX200!!!.jpg?bcN44Z9Av2iIPFec

Now they are finishing the engine and the exhaust and they'll put it back together and send it back to us!! Can't wait!!!

Well - I must go to work - later on!!!

[summer10]

Corrie,

That's exciting - how long will it take?
Do you wear a helmet when you ride?

Summer

[Corrie]

Well - we had her started at the beginning of July - they totally stripped the whole thing down, sand blasted off the old paint and fixed the body. ... then sand and repaint....redo the motor - new carb - fine tuned exhaust etc....and re do the gears....we thought we would have it by the end of August - but it's looking more like the end of September and YES we always wear a helmet!!! We are looking forward to some fall rides....

[summer10]

That's good Corrie, we've got to keep you safe!

[Corrie]

Oh thanks!!
I'll be ok - always practice safety!!!
What are you and your school buddies going to do on Sunday and where are you going on vacation?

[summer10]

We'll have lunch (LC of course) I'll probably get cold cuts (w/rolls for them), salad and wine. We're going to look at some old pictures and catch up.

We (me and my boyfriend) are going away Wed., Thurs. and Fri - to Newport, RI and then to Foxwoods (a casino) in CT. One night in each place - we'll drive. Just a short trip. I'm really looking forward to being away for a few days.

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - that sounds like a ton o' fun!!

Rhonda - are you going to do anything fun with your grandchild??

[sydneyalex]

Summer, sounds like you have Sunday planned out very well.

Corrie - She is 2, might take her to the creek or something like that....She is so precious...I swear she loves me more than my 2 girls ever did. She is a beautiful little girl....I miss her twin sister like crazy...she died over a year ago now....I think Destiny misses her too....she always has this far-away look in her eyes.

[Corrie]

Oh my gosh!! What happened to her?

[sydneyalex]

She was born with lots of problems....she had cerebral palsy, had to have a feeding tube put in....respiratory problems.....really sad, Her name was Trinity....the other baby was born perfect..and they were identical twins...We miss her terribly, but I know she is not suffering and in a much better place...she died at 18 months old, last July. My daughter still struggles with it....She took excellent care of her!

[Corrie]

Oh - that is so sad - poor baby.

I know oyou've heard it all before but at least she is in a better place. I am sure her sister misses her....Twins can feel that kind of thing.

[sydneyalex]

Thats what I have always heard.

[summer10]

I'm back finally, went to lunch then got busy.

Rhonda,
That is so sad. I think we talked about that in an earlier post, I remember the story. It's nice that she loves being with you.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I sure am ready to get the hell out of here....Arent you guys?

[Corrie]

UGH - I am SO ready to go home - and it is just barely my lunch time...

[sydneyalex]

Well now I feel better Corrie, I only have a hour and a half...would hate to think it was just lunchtime...... :eek:

Summer - what did you eat today...I had some summer sausage, thats it.

[Corrie]

I'm going to finish a couple things and then go to lunch - so back in a few...

[summer10]

I had an Advantage bar for lunch. I wasn't very hungry because I had 1 1/2 hb eggs and a shake for breakfast.

Tonight I am going to try bratwurst for dinner. I've never had it but it's like a sausage, have you ever had it?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I have had it Summer - I like it...

Everyone here is leaving so I am going to get the heck out of here too.....Enjoy your reunion with your friends...I know it will be fun.....

Corrie - Have a good weekend too. Give that baby a big kiss!

Talk to you all on Monday!

[summer10]

Have a great weekend Rhonda.

Talk to you Monday.

No cheating!!!

[Corrie]

Hey!
Um it's a bit late but Bye Rhonda.

Hi Summer - I am back with my roast chicken!

[summer10]

You're just eating now?

[Corrie]

Yep - long story short - vehicle problems....groan....

[summer10]

Oh, that's never a good thing!

I'm out of here in 20 minutes, how much longer do you have?

[Corrie]

2 hours and 45 minutes - thanks for making me think about it...LOL.

[summer10]

I'm sorry! But I get here earlier than you.

Looking forward to getting out of here, but I plan to go home and walk on the treadmill, nothing exciting.

[Corrie]

Have a good weekend - I'll talk to you monday!
I am just looking forward to getting out of here...PERIOD!! I am ready for a weekend!

[summer10]

You have a good weekend too.

Talk to you Monday.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good night all!

[summer10]

Morning, how is everyone today?

I'm doing OK.

I had a little too much to drink yesterday and ended up eating some carbs, but I'm back on track today.

I definetly won't be going near the scale for a while.

I only have to work a day and half this week. It's almost bearable being here on a Monday morning! Plus my boss is out which always makes for an easier day!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Hi Summer, glad you had a good weekend. Don't worry about the carbs, we all need a break once in a while. Check out my journal....I found a cool store Saturday.
Hi Corrie, hi Rhonda :wave:. I'll be in and out, TTL

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

Welcome back!!! :Party: :Party: :Party:

I did look at your journal. That store sounds great. It's nice to have move variety.

How are things at work, any better?

We miss you.

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

It's ok here, a little quiet. I will still be careful, don't want to over do it. Know what I mean, so I'll check in afew times a day and maybe post a little, but nothing like it was.

[Corrie]

Good morning!

[summer10]

That sounds good Tanya, you need to be careful.

Morning Corrie,

How are you doing today? How was your weekend? Rhonda hasn't been here today.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning Summer! How was your get together!!
Don't worry about the carbs - it happens. Sometimed you jest need a break - drink your usual ton on water and get back on track today!!

We went to a hungarian BBQ yesterday with our scooter friends and had a ball! I had a little white wine - and skipped the potatos and the rice - so I did really well...but these people are drinkers...I'm gonna have to really be careful around them...

[summer10]

Hi Corrie,

I am drinking my water - I think I'm dehydrated from the wine yesterday.

We had a really good time. One of the women didn't show up, she called and cancelled at the last minute, (she does that often). But we still had fun. It was nice to catch up (it's been years) and even after all this time we still connected so it was fun.

I've never heard of Hungarian BBQ - what's different about it? I love BBQ food. You did really good huh? Like always.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Morning, Corrie, Tanya & Summer,

I am in finally...had errands to run this morning....but finally I am here.....Had a ok weekend..got stuff done around the house.

sounds like you all had a decent weekend too..thats good.

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

I was wondering where you were. How how you doing? I had a cheat this weekend, how about you?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Drinking always gets me on the weekend...had margaritas....again. They sure were good.

[summer10]

But no food cheats?

[Corrie]

Summer - it was really good - it ended up being a sauce kind of like chili verde, only a red sauce - big chunks of meat!!NUM. you eat it over potatos or rice...So I just had the sauce and the side salad. NUMMY!!!

[summer10]

Corrie,

It sounds really good. I bought some Atkins BBQ sauce but I haven't tried it yet. I'd like to have some BBQ food.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

BBQ does sound really good....

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I tried the Bratwurst last week - I ended up having it on Saturday night, I didn't like it. My boyfriend didn't like it either. I fried them with onions. He said the onions were the best part of the meal, LOL. Guess I won't be making that again.

I was just trying to find something different. Seems like we are eating the same things all of the time.

Summer

[summer10]

Rhonda,

I was just in your journal, did you give up diet soda??? Did I miss that annoucement, or are you still working on it?
Did you try the RC soda? I bought some but haven't tasted it yet. Guess I was too busy this weekend having other things!

Summer

[summer10]

I'm off to lunch, bbl.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - No I have not given it up completely...have went to Caffeine Free tho...still working on that one...Still havent tried the RC too expensive.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

That's good that you switched to the caffeine free. But if you still don't lose that may mean you can't have the diet soda either. Or maybe you can try having less each day.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I know....such a battle isnt it...have to figure out what works best for you....I have a headache today...

[summer10]

Yes, it certainly is a battle, all you can do is keep trying. (Even though it's not easy!!!)

Did you take something for your headache?

[sydneyalex]

I am out of tylenol and similar stuff..cant get my prescription for zomig (the good stuff) until the 8th of the month....I will stop at walmart today and pick up tylenol, its better than nothing.....

[summer10]

That's lousy that you can't get your prescription filled. The insurance companies really don't want to pay for anything.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

No they dont...as much as we pay them.

[summer10]

Does your dr have an opinion about why you are getting headaches? You know, today it may be partly caffeine withdrawl - when was the last time you had caffeine?

[sydneyalex]

Its been a few days....I am under alot of stress too. Thats probably part of it.

[summer10]

Oh, that's probably it. Have you been exercising, because that can help to reduce stress.

[sydneyalex]

Not really, plan on going to they gym here on base beginning tomorrow...

Well time for me to go. Have a good evening Summer,

Bye Tanya & Corrie :wave:

[summer10]

Have a good night Rhonda

[Corrie]

Good night!

[summer10]

Hey Corrie,

You were missing all afternoon - now it's time for me to go home.

Talk to you tomorrow.

Summer

[Corrie]

I had to take an early lunch! BYE

[summer10]

Good morning,

How's everyone today? I'm doing OK. Only have to work until 11:00 today :Party:
So, that is making for a much better day!

I also had a really good LC day yesterday.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Summer,

I bet your excited, getting off at 11:00. Lucky YOU!!!! How are you today?

[summer10]

Good, must be the anticipation of vacation! I have a drs appt this afternoon. I am going to ask him to do some blood work.

Tomorrow we are going to Newport RI, then we are going to CT on Thursday.

I am soooo looking forward to being away from work.

How are you doing?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Not too good today, was running late this morning.....very tired..

[summer10]

I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Are you taking any vitamins?

Did you see my post in your journal about headaches?

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

Morning girls :). How is everyone? I am ok, will have a pretty busy day today, which is good, make the time go faster.
Rhonda, you really need to invest in the Ultra Mega vitamine for women, it will make a big difference. I still have tonsof energy from them.
Summer, I hope you have a really good time on you vacation. I wish I was on vacation. This years vacation is going to be spent moving.....got how I dread moving.
Have agreat day :).

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

How are you doing? It's so quiet without you, we miss you!

Summer

[Tanyaskees]

I miss ya'll too. I am around just lurking :).

[sydneyalex]

Summer - yes I did and I will try that...

Hi Tanya - Good to hear from you, sorry you have been feeling bad. I do need the vitamins, maybe I will invest in some of them...

[summer10]

I think the vitamins will help Rhonda, especially since you don't always eat your veggies. Your probably lacking in some things.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I think I need some brain food these days - lacking in good sense!! LOL.. ;)

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You have got to think positive. :) It really helps. Why are you saying that?

I'll probably be online later - when I get home from the dr. I'm getting ready to leave now. So I will talk to you then.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Bye Summer - Will miss you! :wave:

[Corrie]

Good morning....

[sydneyalex]

Hello Corrie,

How are you today?

[Corrie]

I am really upset today - will talk to you later.
Have a good day and don't cheat.

[sydneyalex]

I'm sorry Corrie,

Hope everything is ok, I have not cheated! Guess I will chat with ya later.

[summer10]

Hi, I'm back. Where is everyone?

[sydneyalex]

Hi Summer - Guess I am the only one here.

Corrie was very upset about something but I dont know what it was....How did your dr appt go?

[summer10]

It went OK, he was very happy that I've lost some weight. Didn't have any problem with me doing Atkins.

I have to go for blood work tomorrow. He thinks I may be diabetic - I told him that I am drinking a ton of water and I am still thirsty all of the time. He is also checking my thyroid and my cholesterol because I asked him to.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thats a good idea to have that checked. Seems like you have been following the plan really well and you should have lost more.

But what do I know...glad it went well for you.

[summer10]

I asked him if he thought my loss was slow and he said averaging a pound a week is good. I told him other people lose faster and he said that doesn't matter a pound a week is fine. But he's running the tests anyway. He was most concerned about the diabetes.

I hope Corrie is OK.

What's wrong today, are you upset Rhonda?

Summer

[Corrie]

Oh Summer - I hope your tests come back ok!!! Let us know!

I have been fighting with nincompoop keystone cops who's response to me now is "what do you want me to do??"

WELL...........



let me think I'd like you to find my son you stupid idiots.

[sydneyalex]

No Summer I am not upset, I have just been kinda busy here and a little down because I feel like a failure on this diet...feels like I cant control anything...But I am ok, I am still hangin in there.

Bet your looking forward to having the rest of the week off.

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, how is your day going? Summer, glad your dr. appt went good and he didn't have a problem with you doing Atkins. Rhonda, are you ok?
Corrie is upset about her son, it has nothing to do with this.

[summer10]

Corrie,

This must be so hard for you. Once it is resolved you'll feel better, but the waiting is so hard. I hope you hear from him soon. Kids never think about how hard things like this can be on their parents. They just have no idea.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I'm ok Tanya -- concerned about Corrie.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You are not a failure. You need to focus on each accomplishment you have to stop thinking negative. Getting thru one LC day is an accomplishment and then you can build on that. Even though it seems that other people don't have a hard time with this, everyone has hard times.

This is a WOL and eventually it will click for you... After I cheated Sunday, I was just happy that I got thru yesterday OK.

Every day when I get home and I DON'T exercise, I feel like a failure, but then the next day I start over.

Other than the drinks, you haven't cheated, right? Well that is good. Just keep trying, even though it's hard and eventually it will work. You can control what you eat, it just takes practice.

Summer

[summer10]

Hi Tanya,

Twice you've been here today - it must be getting better at work?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Thank you Summer - I can always depend on you guys to guide me through the tough times..

Corrie - I am sorry, I sure wish he would show up.

[Corrie]

Thanks guys - It has been 4 weeks now....

[Tanyaskees]

I have been in and out Summer, I am just not posting as much from work.

[sydneyalex]

4 Weeks, wow, I wonder just where he is...Are any of his friends missing as well?

[Corrie]

No - that is what is so frustrating...
None of his friends call anymore - that means somebody knows where he is......probably everybody but me.

[sydneyalex]

Your probably right Corrie...you would think someone would talk!

Well I am signing off for the day!

Summer - Have a great time! Will miss you.

Corrie & Tanya - Talk to ya tomorrow, have a good evening.

[summer10]

Is it possible he staying with a friend? Do you think the parents would tell you? If he is at least that would mean he'd be safe.

[Corrie]

No I am sure he has told who ever he is with that I kicked him out - that's what he told his friends grandpa....

[summer10]

Good night Rhonda,

I'll be back either Friday afternoon or I'll talk to you Tuesday. Be good, no cheating!

Summer

[summer10]

Corrie,

That's too bad. I can't imagine how hard this is for you.

Summer

[summer10]

I'm going to sign off now.

I'll be thinking of you Corrie.

I'll talk to you either Friday or Tuesday.

I hope you have a good long weekend and that you get some good news.

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning Rhonda!

[sydneyalex]

Good Mornin Corrie....

Is is just the two of us here today???
Hope you feel better today!

[Corrie]

I am trying to.....
How are thing with you?

[sydneyalex]

Things are ok, nothing really going on here. I am going to start going to the gym here on base today...its free so I may as well take advantage of it.

[Corrie]

Rhonda - Tanya and I have made an agreement to lose 5 pounds by the end of September - are you in????

[sydneyalex]

Sure - actually need to lose more than that....(at least I do) you guys have already lost a bunch!

[Corrie]

Well - so do I - but we are just gonna take it 5 pounds at a time!!!

[Corrie]

Ok now! No cheating!
Here is the menu plan!!!
Breakfast: Shake, protein bar or 2 eggs.

Lunch: Shake or bar

Dinner: LC dinner

Drink lots of water!!!

[sydneyalex]

So you will follow this plan every day???

[Corrie]

YEP!!! You can do it!!!

[sydneyalex]

What made you come up with this plan? I thought the bars had hidden carbs?

[Corrie]

It depends on the bar - besides, If you are having 1 bar that has 6 carbs, a shake that has no carbs and a low carb dinner you are still fine SEE???

[sydneyalex]

Yeah, makes sense..

[Tanyaskees]

Rhonda, before I found this board and didn't know about hidden carbs, I ate an Atkins bar for breakfast every morning, I was loosing.
My plan:
Atkins bar or something similar for breakfast
LC lunch
Shake for dinner

[Corrie]

YEP!!
It works either way!!!

[sydneyalex]

Sounds pretty simple and easy to follow - do you not get hungry doing this? Seems like your not consuming very much.

[Tanyaskees]

Well, here is how I remember it. Breakfast in the car, 1 rd. A's bar and 1 diet coke(no Corrie, not going back to diet cokes, they taste nasty :D). If hungry before lunch, drink a cup of coffee, gets me through to lunch. Eat lunch around 11 or 11:30. Around 2:00 pm eat 1 WHOLE dark delight bar(will not make that a regular practice either since now I like to put a piece into my shake). If get hungry, drink another cup of coffee. Dinner between 6 and 7 pm. If hungry at any time at home, stuff a piece of cheese or hard salami into my mouth. Worked great, lost 57 pounds.....and then I went and fixed it....LOL

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - Since it was working so well why did you change it. Were you not drinking the shakes either.

[Tanyaskees]

I changed it because I started reading all the stuff on here about hidden carbs and 10x to 12x calories mess. Thats why.......so back to the basics. And no, I didn't discover the shakes till later and I don't remember how I did.

[sydneyalex]

So Tanya - are you going to cut out the shakes???

[Tanyaskees]

NO WAY, I love them, I adore them, I can't live w/out them. And there is no reason too, they are low carb, so I don't see the reason.

[Corrie]

No way - the shakes stay...

[sydneyalex]

I have to agree with you there...I love them too....

[Corrie]

Read this!!!

http://www.msnbc.com/news/799931.asp?0pu=62

[sydneyalex]

Intresting article....my sister just found out yesterday that she is a diabetic and has to control her eating now.

[sydneyalex]

Well Corrie and Tanya its almost time for me to go to the fitness center...I am so tired, Hope I get some energy when I get in there....

You two have a nice evening, talk to ya tomorrow.

[Corrie]

Good night - talk to ya tomorrow!

[Corrie]

HMMM - I wonder where Tanya is today.....

[sydneyalex]

Mornin Corrie,

I posted in your journal earlier...How are you?

Tanya must be busy....I hope Summer is enjoying herself.

[Corrie]

I know! LOL I posted back in yours. I don't think Tanya is in - she usually posts a little before she goes to work...

How are ya today?

[Tanyaskees]

I am home w/the worst migraine I have ever had. Just crolled out of bed for some food and more meds. Hoe are you girls today?

[Corrie]

Oh you poor thing.....
Get a warm washcloth and lie down!

[sydneyalex]

Sorry Tanya - hope you start to feel better, you sure have been having lots of migranes lately...

I just back from lunch with my boss.

[Corrie]

How did it go?

[sydneyalex]

Just fine - we went to a mexican restaurant. He is Hispanic and quite a cutie.

[Corrie]

So......
was this a business lunch, a friendly lunch or a "possibly more" lunch?

[sydneyalex]

Just a friendly lunch - he IS my boss...wouldnt want to cross that line!

[Corrie]

Yes - but who invited who?????

(sneaky grin.....)

[sydneyalex]

He invited me and the receptionist too....a threesome!!!

[Corrie]

WOWza!!!

What did you eat??? Did you cheat?

[sydneyalex]

I knew you were gonna ask me that...taco salad and unsweetened ice tea.... :roll:

[Corrie]

LOL!!!
:lol:
At least you know I care!
:yay:

Good for you!

[sydneyalex]

Of course you do...you guys keep me going...

I am going to the fitness center this afternoon....should I get on the stairmaster or treadmill....I am leaning toward the stairmaster, works more muscles.

[Corrie]

I lost the most weight on the stair master.....It uses the biggest muscle groups - so builds the most muscle and burns the most calories and fat!!!
Wish I still has mine!

[sydneyalex]

Then thats what I will use then....I figure 30 mins on that 4 days a week....has got to help alot.

[Corrie]

It will - and it will lift your butt up to under your neck!

[sydneyalex]

Then I will have my ass on my shoulders....LOL.....thats funny. :D

[Corrie]

And when it gets high enough - you can wear it for a hat!!!

[sydneyalex]

Crazy Woman!

Glad to see you joking around a bit.

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Corrie and Tanya,

Its Friday.....Are you guys ready for the weekend????? ;)

[Tanyaskees]

Hey girls, back at work today. Headache is gone, but I feel like a total medicine head. It's going to be a coffee kind of day :). Boy Rhonda, I am ready for the long weekend. Are you still woth us? Sticking to the program?

[sydneyalex]

Yeah, I am still hangin in there.....dont feel too good today, have not been sleeping good, really drained today.

I am in a total daze and feel like a f....ing goofball.

[Corrie]

Good morning!

[sydneyalex]

I am gonna get out of here at lunch if I can......so so tired.

[Corrie]

Not me - am here till 5 but then out till tuesday!

[sydneyalex]

We are off Monday too....I just couldnt stay here until 5.

[Corrie]

Oh believe me - I'd love to sneak out - just cant...

[sydneyalex]

Are you busy today? Big weekend plans?

Do you have your scooter ready to go yet? Bet you have a really good time on that! ;)

[Corrie]

Nah - no weekend plans and (WHINE) scooter is not ready yet!!!

[sydneyalex]

I dont have any plans either.,...my 6 year old went with her dad up to Tennessee to stay in a cabin....lucky her.

[Corrie]

Well - then the weekend is yours to do as you please

[sydneyalex]

I am broke tho...cant really do anything, maybe the beach.

[Corrie]

Being a bum in the sun costs nothing!

[sydneyalex]

So True and I love doing that too.

[sydneyalex]

well have a nice weekend!


I am outta here! :wave:

[summer10]

Hi,

I got home a little while ago - just checking to see how everyone is doing.

I see Rhonda already went home for the long weekend. Corrie and Tanya are you two still around?

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer - I am still here - did you have fun?
What are you doing for the rest of the holiday weekend?

[Tanyaskees]

I am here...I am here.........no plans for the weekend. Summer, did you have fun?

[summer10]

I'm glad you guys are here! I was reading recipes in the food section. Thought I might do some cooking later.

We had a really good time. Did some shopping, some gambling and some relaxing.

Tomorrow I am going shopping with my mom.

Sunday we are going out to dinner. (My planned cheat - for fried scallops). And hopefully to a fair - if I can talk my bf into it!

What's going on with you guys? Any plans for the weekend?

Summer

[summer10]

Good Morning,

How is everyone today. Hope you had all a good weekend. I am really busy today - trying to clean up my desk. I'll check in again later.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Morning Summer, Corrie and Tanya,


Its a new month, dont even want to talk about lo carbing,,,,I cheated. End of story! Back on today tho.

Summer - hope you enjoyed your time away.

Tanya - hope you can get on some today.

Corrie - any word on your son????

[Corrie]

Good morning - Will check in later...

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

How are you doing? I am back on induction today. I am commited to losing 5 lbs by 11/01. I thought I'd focus on a mini goal rather than worrying about how much I have to lose.

My time off was great... But I had 91 emails when I got in this morning. Haven't read them all yet!

How was your long weekend?

Everyone must be busy today!

Summer

[Corrie]

Glad youre back Summer.
No word on the boy.

[sydneyalex]

I am trying to drink my water this morning, it sure is hard. Didnt drink it at all over the weekend. I hurt my right arm too, its really bothering me, think I pulled a muscle....falling apart here.

[Corrie]

Here too!

[summer10]

Thanks Corrie,

How are you doing?

Rhonda,

How did you hurt your arm?

[sydneyalex]

I hurt it last week picking up my 30 gallon aquarium so it was already botherin me, then yesterday I moved the dogs chain which is attached to one of those screw in the ground thingys, when I went to screw it back in the ground at the new spot I moved him too, something happened in my lower arm. Pulled muscle I am sure.

[Corrie]

I had a really lazy weekend - had a whole bunch of plans but nothing ever got done....

Friday night we were gonna go out but we fizzled out before we could get out the door...

Saturday morning I went to an audition..... a new belly dance troupe that had asked me to audition/join...it should be pretty fun as I am tired of doing all the teaching...I just want to have some fun for a change - but these women worked my A$$ off....I couldn't walk for 2 days. I pulled a muscle in my right leg all the way from my calf to my rear end....I am still stiff and sore - but it feels better today. The bad news....rehearsals start tonight! OUCH. It will be good - I get better exercise when I have somebody else at the front of the class....
So I guess I had a good weekend - no cheats but a couple beers on Sunday night while we watched a movie.

I had a really strange experience last night - the phone rang a couple times....the caller ID said it was from a payphone...when I answered there was nobody there. It rang again a couple minutes later...again, nobody there. I called the number back and let it ring a few times and somebody picked it up - I explained what happened and he said there was a tall skinny kid walking across the parking lot......

[sydneyalex]

So Corrie, do you think that was your son????????Maybe>

[summer10]

You guys should take something for your muscles and try ice, it really helps.

Corrie,

Does that description sound like your son?

[Corrie]

I know that ice is the best thing for a pulled muscle....I can't do ice - oh just the thought of it makes me cramp up...I have been taking ibuprofin and doing slow stretches and using heat when the pain gets really bad.

I know it was him. I feel it.

[sydneyalex]

Do you know how close he was to your house? Maybe he is ready to come home.

[Corrie]

I know where he was - the guy who answered the phone told me....He was at the TRAX Station (Public light rail train) that runs all the way north and south thru the city. he has at 3300 south - we live on 10800 south - he was not where close...had it been closer I would have taken off and tried to get there - but it would have taken me 20 minutes and he would have been long gone anyway...

[summer10]

You must feel a little better that at least he called and he is in the area. Maybe he will come home soon. I hope so.

[Corrie]

Thanks - that's what I was thinking as well....We can just hope...

[Tanyaskees]

Hi girls, pretty busy day here today. At least we have a short week. How was everyones weekend? Mine was pretty good, cheated on friday, but did pretty good other days.

[Corrie]

Tanya - have things settled down there yet??

[sydneyalex]

Corrie - That is good news, maybe next time he calls he will talk. I sure hope so...I am sure he is finding life out there is not all its cracked up to be!!!

[Corrie]

Rhonda - I sure hope so...

[summer10]

Where is everyone???

How are you guys doing with your water? I'm up to 72 ozs.

BTW I forget to tell you, I got my test results. I don't have diabetes - or any other issues. Although he still couldn't tell me why my hands and feet are cold all the time. But at least I know there's nothing major wrong with me.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Summer - thats great news...glad your health is good. I am only at about 46 oz of water. Gonna try to hit the gym this afternoon and get on the stairmaster for 20 mins.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

Thanks. That's great you've been going to the gym. I am trying to exercise 5 out of 7 days. I can usually do 4 with no problem, so hopefully 5 will work out. I know exercise really helps... You'd think that would be motivation enough!

Summer

[sydneyalex]

I know it...cant believe how I blew the lo-carbing this past weekend.....guess it happens...I have done well today..all meat to eat today.

[summer10]

Just keep focusing on what works for you. Going to the gym will help.

[sydneyalex]

I sure hope so. Why does it have to be such a battle. Looks like just you and I on here anymore...I think Corrie and Tanya are just calling each other now....not sure.

[Tanyaskees]

I am still here, lurking :). You know I can't post like I used too. Also I am movingto my new desk Friday, so next week I will be here even less, too many eyes watching.

[sydneyalex]

Tanya - I am just waiting for something like that to happen here. Shame all those people were visiting the porn sites. I just dont see what good that does anyone! All you can do is look.

[summer10]

I don't know why people do that in work - how embarrassing would it be to get caught doing that???

[Tanyaskees]

It was just one person, but I would have to slow down anyway. Where I am going to sit are some people that I don't comletely trust not to blab, so I'll have to stay off the net most of the time anyway. The seating arrangment here are funny. We have pods with 8 cubes to a pod and no walls between cubes, so everyone can see what others are doing.

[sydneyalex]

Glad I have an office in the back, but big brother still watches us too from the main office, they can see where we go

Well I am about to get out of here for the day, gotta change to my gym clothes...talk to everyone tomorrow. :wave:

Bye Summer, Tanya, and Corrie :spin:

[summer10]

Have a good night Rhonda

[summer10]

I'm getting ready to leave too. Have a good night Corrie and Tanya.

Summer

[Corrie]

Hey everybody - I am back - It was my turn at the Dr. office - he gave me Ambien so I'll sleep tonight! Plus a mild tranquilizer for if I need it....

Summer - I AM SOOOO GLAD YOU HAVE NO MAJOR HEALTH ISSUES!!! :wave:

No Rhonda - we don't just mail each other.....

[summer10]

Morning everyone,

Corrie hope the Ambien helped you to get a good night's sleep last night.

How is everyone else doing?

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Good Morning Everyone,

Hope everyone is doing well. I have a lot to do today so not sure how much I will be on today!!!

Corrie - wish I had a mild tranquilizer.....and I hear good stuff about the Ambien.

[summer10]

Hi Rhonda,

Did you go to the gym yesterday? No exercise for me yesterday. I was so tired when I got home. Went to bed at 9:00, could barely keep my eyes open. Think TOM is coming.

Summer

[sydneyalex]

Yes Summer I went yesterday, stayed on the treadmill for 25 mins. was exhausted after that. I hate TOM, mine is about 2 weeks away.

[summer10]

That's really good. And you stayed LC?

I didn't log my food in my journal all weekend - I went in this morning and logged yesterday and I need to do it every day. Knowing I have to log it helps me stay LC. Anyway, no more cheating for me until Thanksgiving!

Summer

[Corrie]

Good morning all!
I slept a little better last night - It really didn't work as well as I hoped it would - but it helped some - I don't feel hung over like I do on Tylenol PM's. I still need to get the tranquilizer filled.

Went to dance class last night and danced 1.5 hours - felt really good. I can tell I am getting stronger. I am looking forward to performing again...and NOT being in charge.

did anybody notice my stats????

[summer10]

Corrie,

:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

THREE MORE POUNDS... CONGRATULATIONS!!!



:cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer: :cheer:

[Corrie]

Thanks!!!

[summer10]

I am so happy for you. You must be so psyched!!!

Glad you slept a little better too.

I'm sure with your dancing you'll be at your goal soon!

Summer

[Corrie]

I agree - as this is the hardest I have ever worked. It is quite the workout - we start each class with 30 minutes of exercise - wow - really targeting the large muscle areas! I suspect it will work wonders.

[sydneyalex]

WTFG Corrie - You must be so proud! :cheer: :thup: :thup: :thup:

You will be where you want to be soon....thats very encouraging, I thought about trying something else but think I will stick with this.

So happy for you....wish I weighed that!!!! :D

[Corrie]

Rhonda - you will if you quit cheating!

[sydneyalex]

I know your right - where do you get all your willpower from? YOU are a perfect angel on this WOE.......I feel like such a failure...been on a down with me kick lately.....dont really know why.

[summer10]

((((((Rhonda)))))

You are not a failure. You just have to focus on the positive things. You can do this, but everyone is different. You know you can control what you eat. You're exercising now which will help alot. Now you just have to work on your food choices.

You got the shakes, right? You eat LC during the week, right?

You just need to correct the weekends. You are in control and you will be able to do this. DON"T GIVE UP!!!

If you could make it 2 weeks with no cheats, you would see a loss. Once you have a success it will be easier to go on, just focus on 2 weeks for now.

What do you think?

Summer

[Corrie]

Good Plan Summer!

[sydneyalex]

Summer - Thank you for being there. You always seem to say the right things....I know your right...the weekends just totally kill me tho. Dont know why I have such a problem with them.....I know what I have to do...just dont have alot of faith in myself,,,,,,,I still wonder if the Paxil is right for me...seems like when I started taking that in July I noticed a difference in my attitude. I am afraid to just quit taking it...guess I need to call the dr.

[Corrie]

Rhonda,
We have discussed this many times. Go back and read the posts.
We can tell you send you hugs and tell you not to cheat over and over again. But until YOU decide to make a firm commitment nothing will happen for you. We are here to support each other but sometimes it seems like you won't even try.

We can't help you if you won't help yourself.
Feeling sorry for yourself won't help - you have to make up your mind.

You ask how I do it - I just do. I made up my mind and I did it. I wanted it and I knew it was time. I won't ever STOP.
You HAVE TO DO IT.

[sydneyalex]

Thank you Corrie!

Suppose I need to be scolded, :cry:

[summer10]

Rhonda,

You will feel so much better once you take control.

Summer

[Corrie]

Rhonda - Summer is right. There is one thing in your life you can control - what you put in your mouth.
I know it doesn't make you feel any better to live like this - what will make you feel good about yourself is to take control.

[sydneyalex]

SUmmer & Corrie - I really DO try. I do. And I do well for a few days, then I screw up.

Maybe I should just get off this forum and make room for someone who is better suited here. Maybe I dont belong here at all.

[Corrie]

Rhonda,

So you already know what the problem is - fix it. We can't fix it for you. We are here to support each other and We encourage you time and again and it seems all you want from us is sympathy. We cannot lose the weight for you. We all have had and are having problems...we work through them. We walk about them.. We can Work through yours when you are ready to make the commitment.

Nobody is trying to be rude or hurt your feelings - if you choose to leave the forum - that is your choice....None of us wants that, I'm sure. What we do want or at least me, is for you to take responsibility for your actions, quit trying to justify them. Take control of yourself. Use your free will.

[sydneyalex]

I didnt realize I was looking for sympathy from you guys..I never meant that..I am truely sorry. Never meant to be a burden. Guess I have just been a royal pain in the ass!

I apoligize again. I wont be back on until I have something positive to say or weight loss to report.

[Corrie]

We are not looking for an apology - we want you to succeed.
At this point I really don't know how to help you and it is frustrating.

[summer10]

Rhonda,

We want you to succeed. We will help you but you know you have to do it on your own. I don't think anyone is mad at you. We just don't how to help you.

Summer

[Corrie]

Rhonda,
Summer is Right - nobody said "mad - or "pain in the ass".

"Frustration" was what was said.
Also "Succeed" - 2 times.
So what can you do to help?

[summer10]

Hi,

Just got back from lunch. I had egg salad today. (Thought that would be an improvement over chicken salad, LOL). I've only had 52 ozs of water. How is everyone else doing with their water? I better go refill my cup.

Summer

[Corrie]

I am doing worse than you - only 36 ounces so far - am working on it...
I had a pork chop and 1/2 a pro. bar for breakfast.

[summer10]

Corrie,

Do you use the Advantage bars?

[Corrie]

Summer,
No I usually use Worldwide Sports Nutrition. Have a hard time finding the Advantage bars...

[summer10]

Corrie,

I never heard of them. I've tried some other brands that were awful, like locarb2, carbsolutions.

The Advantage bars used to be awful too, but they changed them and now they are pretty good. I know I eat too many of them. One/day about 4x a week. But they are so convenient. I usually eat them at my desk between breakfast (which I eat at home) and lunch.

I can't really eat many things at my desk, because people are always coming here to ask questions, (you know, they expect me to work).

Summer

[Corrie]

Summer,
I try to only have a couple per week - and even then I cut them in half to use as breakfast or a snack. I found a really good one in a Mocha flavor - NUM, at the Vitamin world store - but I don't go there very often. I really enjoy shakes as well - but refuse to buy Atkins at those prices.

[summer10]

I should try eating half and see how that goes.

I bougtht some Vitamin Shoppe shake mix for $11.99 (they sell Atkins for $14.99), but I haven't opened it yet. Their prices are really good and shipping is pretty cheap.

[Corrie]

I have never seen the Akins shake mix there - will have to go and check it out...Tanya says it is really good...

Good LORD - this day is dragging on....

[summer10]

Yes, this day is dragging for me too. Short weeks always seem longer for some reason.

I like the Atkins shake too.