**SLIMMER BY SUMMER~~Week of 4/14**

[JazzyV]

Good morning Slimmers.

It doesn't seem like summer is coming yet. It's 30 here this morning! Although by the end of the week they're saying it will be 70, so I won't complain.

7 days down of my 12 day stretch.

I'm still sticking to M/E, but was very hungry yesterday. Last night I realized I hadn't had much fat, just lean chicken, steak and eggs. So I made a big batch of tuna salad that I'll eat over the next day or 2. I'm down 3 lbs and hope to get more off, especially before my doctor's visit on Wed to recheck my BP that was high.

Game 3 of the playoffs is on TV tonight, so you know where I'll be!

Let's make it a good week! I hope all those not feeling well are on the mend.

Jazzy

[hhhmom74]

Morning Slimmers!

The temp feels like 25 degrees right now! It is suppose to be near 50 degrees today and by Wednesday 70 degrees.

I am eating LC until I get back from the conference. I figured that would be easier than trying to stick to my trainer's plan. Tonight is a workout w/personal trainer. I probably won't stay to do cardio since I'll need to get home to get everyone packed.

jazzy: Congrats on being down 3 lbs!

[seb]

Good morning Slimmers.

We had a nice relaxing weekend with wonderful weather, at least Saturday was over 80 degrees. Yesterday was 20 degrees cooler, but at least it didn't start sprinkling until evening.

Eating has been good for four full days now. This medicine has made a huge difference in how I feel. It's just wonderful to find something that works. Of course, I don't want to be on meds for the rest of my life, but it's just something I'm going to have to deal with.

Jazzy~congrats on the 3 pounds. I'm hoping to get back to sig weight this week.

Rachel~sounds like a busy day. Hope you have a relaxing time at the conference.

[hhhmom74]

Morning Slimmers!

I wanted to post real quick. I need to finish some last minute things before I head out the door. I'll be back late Wednesday night.

It is suppose to start warming back up today with temps near 60 degrees. Then tomorrow it is suppose to be 70 degrees. Hopefully we are done with the cold weather now.

My ankle is still giving me problems. I did get a nice upper body workout in last night though. Still no cardio!

sue: WOW I want your 80 degrees weather! I am so glad that your new meds are helping.

I hope everyone has a great day! I'll check back in on Thursday!

[gramabear45]

Hi all,
Time just seems to go so fast for me.
I dont know if you all remember DH and I are trying to raise our grandson of almost 17.
Well we are struggling along with him . Some days I don't even want to check in here.I am trying to not make it a eating excuse,but some days it is real hard!!
He has been gone for two weeks. He came home last night,gone tonight. He has been going to school but not doing to well in school.
We were all supposed to be at a meeting at school,guess who didnt show?
Found him at the college. He is making up classes from his 10th grade .
GRRRRRRR!! Dont know if we will make it...............
Thanks for or letting me vent

[rola51]

Hey everyone...just checking in. I haven't been good about checking in lately, and I need to be!! exercise is back on track (last week i think i only lifted weights once), but eating is fine until the evenings. blah.

gramabear: hang in there!

sue: great job!

jazzy: glad that M/E is working for you...i think you're right though, that when you're following that, you need more fat. great job!

[aunatural]

Hi everyone,

I'm still here. My husband and I took a mini cruise over the weekend for our anniversary. It was wonderful. The highlight of my cruise was a Body Composition Analysis with the cruises fitness director. Seeing 30.5% body fat on paper was a real eye opener. I'm sure that all that fat is in my stomach and inner thighs. He also told me that to burn the fat, I should do more weights than cardio which goes against everything I've read. I've issued myself a challenge to follow his advice for the 4 next weeks and see where it gets me. I hope everyone is doing well. Talk to you guys tomorrow.

[hhhmom74]

Morning Slimmers!

I got back late Wednesday night from the conference. It was a really good conference. We ate at the Cheesecake Factory which was really good. I'd never been there before but can't wait to go back.

I got woke up at 4:37 this morning due to an earthquake. It made Cooper go crazy! Of course, DH was working so I had to be the one to get up and see what in the world was going on (i'm chicken btw)! I didn't know till later this morning what had happened.

I'm go glad that it is finally Friday! I am exhausted this week! Of course, we have a busy weekend so I'm not sure how much rest I'll get.

aunatural: Where'd ya go on your mini cruise?

rola: I'm struggling w/my eating again too. I am telling myself that come Monday it is back to 100%!!

grama:

[hhhmom74]

Where is everyone? I hope everyone is ok!

[JazzyV]

Hi Slimmers.

Where did the week go?

Of course Monday night was hockey night, watching the first away game, which we won. Then Wed night was the 4th game, which if we won, would be a sweep! AND WE WON!! WOOHOO! So the Pens are on to round 2 of the playoffs and get a rest while the rest of the league continues to play to see who else goes to round 2.

Tues I went to the Dr for the BP check. It was normal. I'm convinced his BP machine in the other exam room was faulty, when it gave that sky high BP reading last time. Of course he wants me to lose weight, and said to stay away from salt.

Yesterday I had a work dinner and was out until late. Today I got out at a decent time, but had to run home and mow the lawn as my lawn guy retired, and I can't find anyone new yet.

It was 79 degrees and sunny here today! Beautiful!

Sue: I'm glad the meds are making you feel better!

Roma: I hope your grandson straightens up. What's he up to when he's gone so long? I'm sure you've laid out the house rules for him. Don't let all the stress make you munch, but it's hard; I'm a stress eater .

Rola: Night time eating is hard for me to control too.

Tracey: I'm glad you and DH enjoyed the cruise. I don't even want to know my body fat % right now !

Rachel: Sorry the ankle is still bothering you. I heard about the earthquake on the news! I'm glad you're ok.

Time for dinner!

Jazzy

[gramabear45]

Hi Slimmers,
I hate to talk to much about the GS. So will just say. We are doing the best we know with all that he has . ADHD and Bi polar so I feel just roll with the flow. He was home two days. Called and said he was staying in town. Going to the dance and staying with friends.He at least calls.
Well I stayed the same this week. Not too bad I guess.

Hope you all have a great weekend. We have a stow storm coming in this weekend.
I am working on a crochet rug so that will keep me busy.

Thank you all for your encouragement with Ryan
Later

[hhhmom74]

Morning Slimmers!

I think it is going to be a beautiful day!!! Temps are suppose to be 71 degrees and mostly sunny!

I went to another purse party on Friday evening. I got a really cute silver purse. Yes, I am addicted!!!!! Atleast oldest DD and I only left there with 1 purse this time. We both liked this one so I could justify it by saying we're gonna share. I'll post a pic later of it.

We need to head to the mall later this afternoon. Oldest DD has a spring dance on Friday evening so she needs a dress, shoes, jewelry, etc. I also need to go get groceries.

Last night the kids and I started a fire in the firepit out on the patio. It was so nice to roast hot dogs and brats. The kids all mentioned that evenings like last night is what makes them love summertime. So tonight I think we'll fire up the grill for chicken breasts and hamburgers.

grama: Hang in there! You are doing a great job w/Ryan!!

jazzy: I want your almost 80 degree weather!!! Congrats on your hockey team!!! The earthquake has been the big talk around here since Friday morning. I'm glad that it wasn't more serious; it did very little damage anywhere. Of course, it gave me a huge fright at 4:30 AM (and of course DH wasn't home) since I've never experienced an earthquake before.

[seb]

I've been MIA because I had my appendix out of Tuesday night. On the mend and feeling a little better each day. We are hoping that this is what was causing all my abdominal problems this year.

[hhhmom74]

O my goodness Sue!!!! I am glad that you are on the mend now!

[gramabear45]

Hi Slimmers,
Sue....WOW so sorry to hear you about your surgery. Sure glad you are okay


What a weekend of snow hail rain and more of the same thing all over again.
I dont think its over yet. Monday maybe tues also.

DH & I went to GD soccer game today. She looks like a young colt running with her long legs. She got a goal. Her team won. They are in a tournie this next weekend in Salem,OR.
Well I am going to bed night night all