So far so good today! Wow have a great time on your trip Connie, it sounds like fun. Hopefully a new treadmill will come your way Michelle.
Almost got all my water in today! Yay!
Ah, these men can be very handy at times, can't they, Michelle!
Karen, you sound like my Mum......her tomato seedlings come first!
My husband is still out of action. Apparently he got a chill in his back, which has gone to the sciatic nerve. His back is finally better, but his leg is still very painful. He can't sit up, and as the pain is keeping him awake, he is either dozing, or wriggling in pain 24/7. I've become the nurse, the waitress and the gopher!
I forgot to weigh myself again this morning. Will do it tomorrow.
Casey, you're listed as this week's cheerleader - are you around????
Morning all!
I was up by .4 pojnds this morning, but it is "that time of the month" again. I hate "that time of the month." Talk about feeling poorly. I am so uncomfortable for a week and have stomach aches on and off and cramps, not to mention the fatigue I have to deal with. Ok, 'nuff complaining.
Sonia, I hope your hubby feels better soon. Make sure that you don't wear yourself out.
Connie, hope you all have a great trip.
I have lost 5 pounds since being in the PDTC Club. I have also lost several sizes. But I have gained much more than that with the support and help of my new friends. Thank you all!
Karen
Wow, thanks for sharing that Karen! Anyone else???
Good Morning all
Well I guess I will be fighting with this 2 pounds now. When I went from 211 to 209 I gained and lost that same two pounds for months. Then last week I lost 2 pounds to put me at 207, well this week I found them again. So I guess I will be fighting with these 2 pounds for a while.
Karen, I know what you mean about finding great support and friends here!!
Sonia while taking care of your hubby, make sure you dont run yourself down too. Get enough sleep even if this means that you sleep on the couch or in the guest room. Take care of you too!!
Hello Everyone
Well I'm down 3 lbs from last Thursday. Hopefully I will stay on track this week and have the same results for next week. Good news! My mother was here on Tues and said she would give me gym membership for a birthday present. Yay! So I will have to hold her to it!!
I was up late last night working on a fondant topper for my sister's baby shower on Sunday. This was my first time making a fondant figure. I used Anie2's tutorials to show me how it's done. I'll post a photo.
Hi! I guess I missed posting yesterday. we were getting ready for a big neighborhood garage sale today and tomorrow. Unfortunately it poured down rain this morning. It hasnt rained here in WEEKS. Oh well. I have unloaded a few key items. I have only made about $60, but hey, it was stuff we werent using anyway.
Well as far as gain loss since PDTCC...I started at 150, got down to 143, went up to 157 got down to 149 and now I think I am about 153. ugg. I havent been really focused lately.
Hi My Friends!!
I've missed you and am getting back into a routine. I arrived in Venice Saturday morning at 9:00 after an all night flight; I left San Antonio Friday morning at 8:30, and I'm glad to be home! Since then, I haven't been able to get back onto a good sleep schedule...I barely slept in SA, so I think I'm catching up on that as well. But back to the grindstone tomorrow, so I'm going to try and go to bed by midnight tonight although I've slept much of today.
The party for my parents' was such fun, and I think they enjoyed it. About 75 people were there and we had a great time seeing family and catching up with old friends. It was a lot of planning, but worth it. The caterer's food was good and the cake was delicious. She was challenging to work with though, and I learned some lessons if I ever want to go into business for myself.
I feel like my time in the States passed so quickly but that I was gone from home and work was long....hardly makes sense. But the good thing is it solidified my decision about moving and I'm looking forward to it, in fact I wish I could leave sooner. But I have a commitment to my job because we have 2000 soldiers returning from Afghanistan in July and August and it is anticipated that their mental health needs will be great. Also, I need to pay off my credit card debt before I leave because I'm taking a full time volunteer job for the year, so it's best I stay.
My eating was decent in SA...many more calories than I would have had here, but I think I did OK. When I weighed today, I'd gained a pound, but I'm fine with it; because of the schedule in staying with so many people, I couldn't control my calories like I can here. Anyway...back to the regimen.
I can't wait to catch up with everyone!
Well, I haven't logged on for several days because I haven't done very well. Actually, I'm doing pathetically!!!! As for how much weight I've lost, I started here at 159, made it down to 151, and now I'm up again to goodness knows what! I know it's at least 159, probably a bit more! I actually weigh myself in kg, because that's what we Australians use, then I convert to lbs, but I'm too scared to convert it this time! But just reading how well you guys have done gives me more determination! Susan, how did you go away with family/friends and party, and only gain 1 lb??? You're amazing! And Lori, does that mean you've already lost 5 lb?? Goodness, I'll have to get my butt into gear! I'm aiming to do LOTS of exercise today. I'm going to do a heaps of work on our block, because we have a valuer coming in to value our property so we can refinance. If I can get the brush cutter going on my own, I'll be brushcutting for a lot of the day. (Hubby's back is still too sore to ask for help) I'm also aiming to get my 8 glasses of water in today - I've been slack with that! SO, I aim to be able to get back on here tomorrow, or tonight and report some success!!!
Keep your chin up Sonia. I didn't do so well this weekend. It was my sister's baby shower today and let me tell you this not even close to keeping my diet today!!!! Aaak!
Back on track tomorrow!
Yes I need to keep up on that water as well!!
Sorry it's been so long since I've logged on and that I've missed 4 days of my cheerleading. I've been so super busy.
I went to Vegas 18-21. Injured my foot while I was there. The 22 and 23 I spent getting ready and putting on my daughter's birthday party. The 24th I drove up to Canada to get my mom, got back on the 25th and I just feel like it's been one thing after another since she's been here.
I have been weighing myself and have fluctuated frome maintaing to going up a few lbs. I think by now I am up around 5lbs. UGH.
My eating has been terrible and my exercise has been non existent with my foot still hurting.
Welcome Lori, nice to have you here. Hope you're enjoying our great group!
Susan - great job on the vacation sounds like you really have it together....I'm green. 30+ pounds is such an accomplishment, I'm very proud of you!
Merissa - you've had some great finds. You must be getting really excited. I'm so happy for you!
Karen - I bet Florida fills your daily thoughts. I couldn't imagine it still being so cold.
My challenge is one I warned you about...put your scale or at least a picture of it with your weight visible, on or by your fridge. I tried putting my scale in my kitchen but dh kept tripping on it. It defenitely deterred me whenever I went to mindlessly snack!
Glad to be back and see that everyone is doing good!
Where's Tuesday, I haven't seen her in awhile either?!?! Did she leave us? The creator of our wonderful group....gone =(
Casey, I was wondering about Tuesday too, did she just drop out? That's too bad.
I probably missed it, but looks like someone asked what we started at and how much we've lost. I joined this group in September of last year, but didn't really do anything about my weight except talk about it! On January 2 of this year, I made a serious commitment to myself to lose and since then I've lost 31 pounds. I started out at 242 and am now at 211. Actually this morning I weighed in at 210.5, but I'll wait til Wednesday and post whatever weight that is. I can't speak fully to the amazing support everyone here has offered, I truly feel that many of you are my friends. I would love to meet you in person someday!
I hope everyone has a great week...Sonia your brush cutting will burn lots of calories!
Casey, you'll get back on the wagon, just give yourself (for me, that means force myself!) a few days of healthy eating and you'll notice how much better you feel. I hope your foot is better.
Thank you to all for the welcome back. I won't bore you too much with my exploits in Texas except to tell you that my 4y/o niece Caroline and I baked "cutcakes" and she happily and proudly decorated them with sprinkles (of course that killed me!).
Good morning all!
I haven't been on since Thursday. We don't have any internet at home right now and I don't think we are going to get it back on. I took Friday off.
Looks like it is finally going to warm up. We had a decent weekend. It is still chilly in the mornings, though. But, yes, Merissa, Florida is constantly on the mind of both myself and my husband.
Welcome back, Susan! Glad to hear you had a good time.
I've been off my eating plan for a while now. I have gotten up this morning with a determination to get back on track. I ate before leaving home this morning and my next mini meal is at 9:30.
Well, I should probably get ready to start work for now.
Talk to you all later. Hope you have a good day.
Casey, yes our fearless team leader seems to have gone. I've seen her post in some other threads though, so she's still around. Come to think of it, a few others are missing as well.......Carol, Katie, Beth.....WHERE ARE YOU??
My hubby is working away, starting tomorrow, so it won't matter if I put my scales in the kitchen! He won't be here to trip over them. I'll do it as soon as he's gone! (His back is still killing him, but this is a huge contract and he just has to go. He's still walking hunched over, so I'm hoping he'll be ok)
Well, hubby sent me on some errands today, to do a few things for his trip away, so that took half my day and I didn't get the brushcutter out - - hopefully tomorrow! I did, however, do quite a bit of cleaning up around our bush block, and I exerted quite a bit of energy doing that! I think I managed 7 glasses of water, and I guess the day's not over yet ..... I'd better go have another one! Overall I've been pretty happy with today!
By the way, Lori, your cake topper was very cute!
Hi everyone! I did so-so over the weekend. Pizza friday after the garage sale and had dinner at a friend's on Saturday , dinner with mom and dad yesterday.
There was brownies, there was cake, there was ice cream.
Today is my bday and we are going to Red Lobster, my favorite. There is always an excuse unfortunately. But I did get up and jog 3 miles with my buddy. I feel like my clothes are a wee bit tight. I think I better lose 5 pounds again in a jiffy so i am not uncomfortable. Plus this 5K I want to do is in less than 3 weeks! ack! I know i can do it but it would be stretching it to say I was "training"
I think I will try and do well today before my Red Lobster dinner 
I think Tuesday is spending a good deal of time over at the into the oven forum. I am sure she will peek back in eventually. She always does!
Welcome back Susan! glad you had a terrific time and kept on track! way to go!
Merissa~
Happy HAPPY Birthday!
And if you can't eat what you want without feeling guilty on your birthday, when can you?? Go for it!
I'm going to sing happy birthday to you in Italian:
Tante aguri a te,
Tante aguri a te,
Tante aguri a Merissaaaaaaaa,
Tante aguri a te!
Susan it is really true what you are saying. I find if I follow the diet and actually eat healthy I really do feel better.
Good morning all
Happy birthday Merissa!!!
I did pretty well this weekend. I missed breakfast on sunday and lunch on Saturday, not on purpose, but because I was busy and just forgot to eat.
Thanks for the challenge Casey, I cant put my scale in the kitchen DBF would trip over it. I will put my weight right in eye line on the fridge and pantry. Hope your foot feels better soon!
Sonia, hope hubbys back gets better soon. Be careful doing all of that work so you dont hurt yourself.
Off to work
Happy birthday, Merissa!
Just taking a bit of a break.
Hubby is at work and he is not feeling well at all. He is going to take the day off tomorrow and has a dentist appointment. I've been trying to talk him into taking care of this dentist stuff for a year now but he wouldn't. Now he is not doing so well and I believe this is what is to blame. Hopefully the will be able to help[ him tomorrow.
Well, talk to you all later. Take care everybody.
Hi Everyone~
Merissa, I hope you had a fabulous birthday and got your fill of seafood!
Michelle, how is school going? You'll be so happy you did this.
Sonia, is your husband better? Was he able to drag himself to the job? Back problems can be so painful.
Lori, your topper is darling, what a great job! And for your first time, too, I'm very impressed.
Karen, I hope your husband is feeling better (what's with all the injured/hurting husbands??).
It's my No Cheat day, so I'm off to eat...not much!
Morning all,
Susan, I have been trying to get my husband to take care of this for over a year now. He is at the dentist right now. We will see what they can do for him. The swelling is down from what it was yesterday. I should have taken the day off to be with him today. I have an appointment on Monday for a cleaning so I can't take a day off this week
Hope everyone is doing well today.
I have to get ready for work now. I'll check in later.
Have a great day!
Good morning all
I am home sick today, tummy not at all well. Though I have not yet....well you know. Just very upset.
Susan, school is going ok. I am 1/2 way thru the first class and it has not been too bad yet, but I know the first class they take it easy and start slowly.
Hello ladies we are home! Got home Sunday and did lots of laundry yesterday. We had a BLAST at Seaworld it was SO much fun watching my kids be soooo excited! I took 305 picture MAN I love my camera! I told ya'll I am the picture queen didn't I? My 4 yr old daughter, Tabitha, fed a dolphin my son was in love w/ all the shows. They both keep saying they miss the dolphins and Shamu. OMG was it so much fun!
Happy Belated Birthday Merissa....
Man, do we have alot of hurting/injured husbands right now?! I hope that they are all doing better...
I didn't eat well over the weekend not much choice when in a theme park, but since it was so hot maybe I just sweated off all of those extra calories LMAO>..
Glad you had a good time, Connie! You sound like my Mum - wherever she goes there's a camera, and not just one shot, but 2 or 3 of every pose!!
Hope you're feeling better soon, Michelle!
How did you hubby go, Karen?? Teeth problems are not much fun, are they??
Did you have a nice birthday, Merissa?? Did you receive any cake decorating gifts??
Well, hubby is still struggling to stand up, but he went off to his job yesterday. They spent the morning doing a site induction and the afternoon surveying the area and getting gear ready, so he got through the day ok. Today will be the test!
Casey, my scales are now in the kitchen - - - so far, so good!
welcome back connie, sounds like a fun trip!
Sorry to hear so many are not feeling well for one reason or another. Just another reason for me to stop taking my good health for granted!
I did have a nice bday. My mom and dad got me that baker's tray rack and my DH got me an exercise shirt and something that is still in the mail. I am so bad, I peeked becasue I figured they would be cake decorating books (and they are). My good friend across the street made me a bag. We decided to trade bags for cakes. So I am doing her son's birthday cake next week. When she posts it on the flickr site, I will try and post a link so you can see it! I am trying to help her get a little bag making business going.
OH and yesterday I went grocery shopping and while I was there I decided to try on some swim suits. Let's just say I was more than mortified. So I have decided to really crack down until my vacation. I am just making that my short term goal right now. 5/6 weeks. Beyond that I will decide later!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25103703@N05/2549302505/
Here is my bag that I got for my bday that my friend made. I am excited to use it.
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