Belles gone carbs Mon 3/29 - Sun 4/4

[sunshineab622]

Just thought I would start us up for the week ....

Hi, Ya'll We are a group of girls from the Memphis, Metro Area! We began in the penpals area in the Tennessee/North Mississippi thread, but felt a need to start our own place as we began "talking" to each other more and more. We are planning our first low carb get together the first weekend in April.

So come on in and join the fun!

[Lylabean]

Adrienne,

what a cute pic of you and DH! glad you had a good time at the retreat...we went on a retreat last year in april..wasn't a marriage retreat but it was so nice..

We are starting south beach this week...they have a two week "induction" period as well. In the book it has a meal plan for the first two weeks but don't think I can do it..some of things on it are not my first choice of something to eat...I'm a better eater than I was 5 years ago but still somewhat picky....and sometimes I'm in the mood for certain foods so while in theory I would love to have menus laid out for me, I don't think I could follow-through with it.

well almost quitting time! yeah! going to do the WATP tape tonight! get back on the exercising wagon!

Lynn

[sunshineab622]

Hey Lynn, Good luck on the south beach diet. When are yall getting into town ? You are still meeting us on Sat night right?


Where is everyone ? Arlene, selena, alena denise

[Lylabean]

Adrienne,

oh yeah we're coming saturday! we're heading to new albany friday morning..all I need to saturday is when and where. I can't wait! I'm really looking forward to it.

today's eating been ok...still have to do my watp tape...have some web work to do right now...ugh...

Lynn

[queenlene]

Hi girls....sorry I missed posting yesterday, but when I got home from work the floor guy was still working in my kitchen...and my stove was blocked with the fridge. So when I picked Jak up from work, we went to burger king....I had a bunless burger and he got on the pc...I layed on the couch to read, the next thing I know it's 12:30 am....I think I fell asleep at 7:45...LOL

OK, how about we meet at one of these restaurants at 6:30 pm Saturday (I will make us bowling reservations for 8:30 at All Star Lanes)
1) Ruby Tuesday
2) On The Border
3) Joe's Crab Shack
4) On the Halfshell
5) D'Bos Hotwings
6) Ryan's Steakhouse

These are all in the same general area just north of Olive Branch....as soon as we decide where we'll eat, we can give Lynn directions!

Hugz,
Arlene

[momnms]

Good Morning,
I'm still here,
hope everyone had a good weekend. Adrienne, love that pic. you all look made for each other.
Sorry didn't get to post yesterday, been busy. I have decided to go back to school to get my LPN then RN. The only problem is I have to take the ACT, which I am totally nervous about. I am going to have to learn Algebra
I didn't have to have it in high school, it only became required the year after I graduated. So it is really foriegn to me. I went to the library yesterday and got a book on the ACT and after going over it had just about talked myself out of this, but dh said he would help and being the supportive husband he is kept on telling me "you can do it", but I have to be honest, math has never been my strongsuit, I barely passed basic math, let alone figuring out Algebra. I have till the 30th of April to get this all down, thats when I test, so please , ladies, I am going to need all the help I can get.
Have a nice day,
ttyl,
neesee

[sunshineab622]

Denise:
You can do it girl! I disliked algebra in school & there was no way I was going to take algebra 2 ... I am proud of you for wanting to go to nursing school I have wanted to go also. just do not have the money or the time right now. I have though about taking some courses online.

Arlene:
I think Ruby Tuesdays or ryans would be good. Both of those would have a good variety of food. as of right now I do not have a sitter for andrew. Hopefully I will be able to find one by then.

Well I am off work today .... mtg at andrews school this morning, eye dr appt @ 100 & be back here by 315 to get andrew when he gets off the bus - phillip is going out of town to jonesboro with the univ of mphs baseball team.

I have NOT stuck to plan today - Yesterday I did well but today ugggg !!! hopefully I will get my booty back on track tomorrow.

talk to yall later.

[Lylabean]

Denise,

So glad to hear you are going back to school! I'm sure you'll catch on to algebra...I went back to college in 1998..after being out of college for 5 years and I was such a better student...a's and b's...no c's and d's. I was thinking I knew some good math links...but doing a quick search I found this site http://library.thinkquest.org/20991/alg/. It might could be helpful...I think I can relate to the title of it...math for morons like us

I think ryan's might be a nice choice...the only thing about ruby tuesday's would be don't they play music? might be sort of a loud atmosphere...ryan's might be quieter...but yall probably know more than me about the ones in your neck of the woods hehe

Lynn

[momnms]

thanks for the encouragement , I sure need it
I will definatly check out that wesite, I am also going to go online and do a practice test to see exactly where I need my most help
( EVERYTHING )

Have a wonderful day ladies,
ttyl,
neesee

[queenlene]

Denise,
I was scared to death of algebra....I tried 2 x's and dropped it before finding the right teacher and making an "A". I could have bluffed my way through I think, but my GPA is a 3.6 and I didn't want to hurt it with a "C" or "D". Math is my worst subject...not general math or geometry....but algebra...I have a brain block when it comes to unknown numbers and formula's. I bought an Algebra program that had everything from beginners algebra to calculas and it helped me get through the semester when ever I felt I had no clue what was being asked. Can't you take a proficiency test instead of the ACT? Although I guess it depends on where you are wanting to go to school, at STCC students who have been out of school a long time are able to do a proficiency instead...and those lacking in math skills can take beginners classes to get them to the point where thay are able to take the college level algebra.

Okay...it looks like we have 2 votes for Ryan's, which is just fine with me. I'll tell Selena tomorrow at work and see if it is OK with her too. Then I'll get the address for Lynn....I'll need to find out how you are coming into Memphis to give you directions from where you'll be heading in. Just 4 more days Belles!!


Hugz,
Arlene

[queenlene]

Ryan's Restaurant
3813 Riverdale Road
Memphis, TN 38115

(901) 795-6287
I-240 east to the Nonconnah Parkway, the 3rd exit on Riverdale going south. Go through the light at Winchester Road, Ryan's is 1/4 mile after, on the right.

[sunshineab622]

I am starving !!!!!! I did not get up & eat my eggs this morning - it is 1045 & I am sooo hungry - I am trying to drink water to curb my hunger NOT working. I brought a salad for lunch with Ranch dressing. Ryans sounds good .... OMG just keep me away from the hot rolls with that honey butter .... haha.

This is what came out of the meeting at andrews school yesterday ... he will be in 3rd grade again next yr. he switched from a memphis city school when we moved to OB back in sept. memphis schools are so far behind desoto co. schools it is so unbelieveable! He is really behind in Reading - the rest of his grades are b's & c's but he has to pass reading to go to 4th & he is not going too. They said he could go on to the 4th & be in a resource reading class & I was like NO I am not doing that to my kid. so he will repeat & whatever he needs to click in reading hopefully it will happen at the beginning of the school year so he wont get behind again.

I went to the eye doctor & I ordered me some glasses fun fun I had some about a yr & 1/2 ago when they broke I did not get them replaced. I knew I would have to get a new pair they just cost me $50.00 that incl. my copay - the eye ins we have is pretty good. THANK GOD!

Well let me get back to work talk to yall later.

[momnms]

Evening everyone,
well, the week is halfway over, thank goodness!!! Its sure has been a long one. Just wanted to check in and see how things were with you all.
Ok here, back on woe, and actually drinking lots of water, not got to the exercise part yet, but 3 out of 4 ain't bad.

Sorry I won't be able to make it this weekend,
but I hope you all have a wonderful time together

Take care ladies and I will ttyl,
neesee

[sunshineab622]

Denise:
We will miss seeing you. Hopefully we will get to meet you someday.

Well I went to exercise last night & the tredmill was broken (both of them now ... arlene- parts on order) so I rode the bike for 6 miles.

Today has been funny at work - we put drug testing letters on several peoples desk telling them they have been selected to go for random testing see the boss for their date & time. OMG it is sooo funny to see peoples reaction.... lol .... APRIL FOOLS


It is Andrew's Birthday Yep, april fools day. He is 9 yrs old today - I have so much to do before Saturday @ 100 (his party!) like clean my house ... any volunteers to come help me ????

well let me go get some water - Have a great Thursday!

[Lylabean]

Happy April first everyone! and Happy Birthday to Andrew! At least he has a semi-holiday/day people remember to associate with his birthday...that way they won't forget...I remember people who have their birthday on halloween, 4th of july...etc..

Adrienne,
too funny about the drug testing memos...hehehe I've already received this one today http://www.wallabywalls.com..my friend told me he heard it on the radio...well he did but i was thinking he heard a commercial.

Oh Happy day I'm off from work tomorrow!!! YYIIPPee!! we'll be traveling to new albany in the morning...i can't wait for saturday night...so excited to meet my buddies face to face

went and saw Hellboy last night...a good friend of ours works at the theatre and they were having a screening late last night. I loved it...ofcourse I'm a big comic book geek and hellboy is one of my favorites...so I'm slightly biased

guess i better get back to work

Lynn

[queenlene]

Whew....what a day...I cannot wait til this semester is finished! Had a blow your mind test in accounting...so much to remember! I barely slept last night trying to remember all the terms and formulas and ratios and how to do everything...in high school accting was so easy...but in college it's UGH!!!

Happy Birthday to Andrew!! Was he your April Fools gift Adrienne?

Lynn...do you understand how to get to Ryan's steakhouse from the directions I posted? I think you should have my phone number in case you get lost, but I don't want to post it here...so if you'll pm me your e-mail...I'll send my number back to you.

Well....survivor is starting...gotta run...I'll be back!

Arlene

[queenlene]

Lynn...I found your e-mail addy in a previous post and sent you a mail. I hope you get it before you leave Friday morning!

Hugz and see you Saturday!
Arlene

[sunshineab622]

Since I am having this major problem with cheating lately & not staying on track. I ate some of andrews birthday cake last night. Hopefully after his party (saturday) I will be able to get my booty on track - I changed my goals ... now maybe I will be able to reach them, I do not think that 7 lbs a month would be too much to ask for ... Do you ?

Hope everyone is having a good day. TGIF !!!!!

[Lylabean]

Hey!
about the head out of town..getting off later than expected..so what else is new with us? hehehe

see yall saturday night!!

Lynn

[queenlene]

Hi gurliez....fell asleep early again...and here I am awake at 12:30 am again...LOL It seems to be, becoming a pattern.

Ok so we are meeting tonight at 6:30 at Ryans Steakhouse...except for Selena...*pout*...her DH has to go to Hot Springs on business and she is going with him.

Adrienne...did you find a baby-sitter yet? I completely forgot you saying you hadn't found one the other day...if you haven't...just bring Andrew....we need to get our bodies moving. I'm having trouble staying clean lately too! I had a half a cookie last night...why oh why did I do that? I did so well all day and then bam...it was like I was possessed by some compulsive nut case.

I have been yo-yoing up and down as far as determination lately....I will do this...I'm tired of this...

I don't know what it is...I'm stressed so I want comfort and I keep going to my old stand-by...food. *big sigh*

Maybe we can all talk about it tomorrow and re-find our motivations.

Hugz,
Arlene

[sunshineab622]

We will probably have to bring andrew , hope yall dont mind. Awww man I really wish I could meet Selena. Oh well doyou & Selena go out to lunch or take your lunch to work? Maybe sometime we can meet for lunch or something cause yall do not work to far from where I work.

Arlene have you talked to Lynn?

[queenlene]

That's fine Adrienne...jak and i love kids. No I haven't heard from Lynn, but she has my phone number and she e-mailed me Friday noon that she was going to see us at 6:30 at Ryans....see yoy soon sis!!

Hugz,
Arlene

[momnms]

Hi everyone,
how did your dinner go? Did you just have a blast or what? I have a feeling that I missed a really fun time.

Just wanted to check in and see how it went , have a great day
my friends and I will ttyl,
neesee

[sunshineab622]

Denise & Selena We really wish yall could have made it last night.

It was Arlene & her hubby Jak, Lynn & her hubby Joe, My hubby Phillip , my son andrew & Myself. we had a pretty good dinner. It was very loud there cause there was about 20 people at the table next to us but they left & then it was much better. After dinner all of us except party pooper Phillip went bowling. It was a great time - we took some pictures. I am going to download them now. I will post them soon.

Lynn : I hope you & Joe have a safe trip back home.

Selena: I hope you & your hubby have a safe trip back from Hot Springs. Hope to meet ya soon.

Hope everyone has a great Sunday.

[sunshineab622]

Making sure I can post pictures & checking to see if this works ....

Andrew & his scooby doo b-day cake


opening presents

[sunshineab622]

Pictures from last night

Low carb friends get together 4/3/04

Arlene & Jak


Lynn & Joe


Adrienne & Phillip


Group Pic

[queenlene]

Good morning Belles!
Thanks for posting the pics for Selena and Neesee, Adrienne!

Jak and I forgot to move our clocks forward and here it is really 10:30 am and not 9:30...LOL

We had a great time bowling last night, Adrienne bowled some really great games and had the high score til the last game when Joe beat her high by 3 points. Andrew is a really great little boy and was a wonderful sport....I really enjoyed having him there....you have done a great job raising a wonderful child Adrienne!
It was so good to finally meet Lynn, she is a bit quieter tham I am, maybe I should keep my mouth shut a bit so she can get a word in edge-wise Her Dh, Joe, was a great addition to the group...my only question is...how can men continue to lose weight eating yeast rolls and cookies!!!?? It just ain't fair!

Even with going to dinner I kept my carb count at 26...9 fiber, so the count came out at 17 carbs for yesterday. There is still no movement on the scale, but I do have that 1/2 cookie to get out of my system

So I am still sitting at 258....but I am not despairing...I eat well, am not hungry and am 33 lbs down from my start weight in December.

I'd like us to get together next time and eat and maybe come back to my house and play horse-shoes and cards...hopefully the floor guy will have my floors finished by then!!!!!!!!

I had forgotten how much fun bowling can be, plus getting off my buttocks and moving was a wonderful boon....I feel better today for having done it.

Well gurliez, I have about 6 hours of school work and 4 loads of laundry to get done today...see ya'll soon!

Hugz,
Arlene