Fabulous 40's 4/6/04

[KIS13]

I thought I would start a new thread so we would all be on the same page....lol I don't know how we got on the old thread.

So, how is everyone?

Tami - I am glad I supprised you yesterday like I did..it was truly a blast getting to talk to you! Take care of yourself and believe me, you will adjust to the new hours...lol Love ya girl!

Rita - I tried to supprise you yesterday too but your line was busy then I ran out of time. I guess you'll just have to wait a little longer. I hope you are feeling better. I hate when my friends feel bad!

Diane - Well, has the tiredness settled in yet?....I always need a vacation when I get back from a vacation just to rest. I look forward to being able to call you soon and supprise you too.

Rebecca - I hope we hear from you again real soon. I know I am looking forward to getting to know you.

Well, gotta run...duty calls. Have a great day ladies!!!!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Hi all! I am feeling a bit better today. I'm still down the 4 lbs since I started my new plan so I am happy!

KK- so sorry my phone was busy! I would have loved to have talked to you!!! We only have one phone line, and we still have dial up internet, so if I'm online no one can call. It's the pits! LOL Hopefully someday we will get cable! Hope all is well with you!!

Tami-glad you are back to work..just dont' overdue it! Ok? I think it's that you getting a second opinion is a great idea. I would too if I were you. Good luck! I bet you and KK had a great time on the phone!!!!

Diane- are you back to work yet? I bet you're back on plan again too! Post soon!

Rebecca- I hope you find your way back to our little group! We all would like to get to know you better!

The weather is beautiful this week. My kids are home on Spring break, hubby is taking a 4 day weekend and we are driving up to northern NV for Easter. I always enjoy a "mini" vacation! There is a county fair up there with a rodeo, art, rides, etc. And I always love to stay in hotels and get waited on! LOL So if I don't post until after Easter, I wish you all a blessed Easter!

Hugs to all my great friends, Rita

[KIS13]

I have a couple of minutes so I wanted to take the time to post.

Rita - I am glad you are starting to feel a little better. WOW!...4 lbs...good for you I probably have put on 4 lbs.... What is your new plan? It sounds like you are going to have a super time over the Easter holiday...good for you!

Diane - Are you adjusting to the weahther change? I know you can't wait for the summer to get here. I am very proud of you for not gaining a bunch of weight while you were on your vacation...that had to make you feel great! I know work must be keeping you busy so stop in when you can. I miss you!

Tami - How are those new hours working out for you? It won't be long and you'll be adjusted, believe me, I have been doing it for years! I hope you are doing well and taking things slow. Love you!

Rebecca - Well, I was hoping we would hear from you but I reckon your busy or have moved along to another thread. Please stop in we would love to hear from you.

If you ladies would humor me...please send me a list of the foods you eat or at least one days menu...I am trying so hard to find my place and I am struggling something awful. Maybe I can get some ideas from you all...I sure would appreciate it. Well, duty calls once again...chat with you soon.

[Princess Di]

Hi kids, just a quick note at lunch time. We are back on track 100% and doing well. I have been able to look at and talk to my little sweeties by web cams that we bought, so I am so much happier than other times when we have come back home. I hope this will help me keep from getting blue about being so far away from them....that in turn should help me stay on track. It has been a very busy week,so I haven't had much time to read or post. I will try to post more this weekend...hugs to all.

[Angel Dove 214]

Happy Easter girls!!!
Today is my day will be working the next 7 days straight .. Our grand opening is Wed ... Starting tomrrow I go in at 6 am ....
Hope everyone has a great Easter Day ... Luv ya bunches!!

[KIS13]

Hi girls,

Well, I hope everyone had a really nice Easter! Mine was pretty good. I spent the day with my cousins from Titusville & Miami. we went on this scavenger hunt (something done off the internet (GEOCACHE) and using a hand held GPS) Anyhow...it was fun we were given an area to find and then we had to find this treasure. We were walking around in the woods for hours but it was a blast, we ended up finding 3, apparently this is done all over the US. I don't know a lot about it except that it was pretty fun. Nothing really new to report, I am still fat! I am still trying to find my nitch if you know what I mean. I think I need to find one snack that will get me through the day that isn't sweet and doesn't have a lot of calories etc...So, my search continues and I hope soon that I find what it takes to succeed!

I'm pretty busy here at work so I suppose I will get back to it. I wish you all a wonderful day, chat at you tomorrow.

Love ya's!!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Hi all! Well, I'm back from our little "mini" vacation. We had a great time! It rained the first day, but was gorgeous the rest of the time. We wanted to get out and enjoy the weather here before it got too hot. I did gain one pound back, but I was surprised it wasn't more because I cheated big time on no no foods! LOL We went to a county fair, and you know all the good foods they have at those! But, I am back on track today. I have been doing this diet where you eat 5-6 mini meals a day. part carbs, part protein at every meal with a total of 1,500 calories a day. Then on the 6th day of the week you can eat anything you want (a cheat day) the first week I did this exactly how it says, I lost 4 lbs. So, it does work! I just cheated too many days last week! LOL

KK-hows it going girlfriend? I miss your emails! I know you are a busy woman at work though! Glad to hear you had a good Easter. So did I! Dont' worry, you WILL find your nitch so don't give up! Hugs to you! ((((((((((((((KK))))))))))))))))

Tami- thanks for the Easter wishes! I hope you had a good day. Wow, sounds like you will be very busy at work the next week! Dont work too hard, ok! Hugs to you!(((((((((TAMI)))))))))))))))

Diane- How are you doing? Your new cam sounds cool! That will be so neat to be able to see your grandbabies! I know how you miss them! Hope you had a great Easter too! Hugs to you too!((((((((((((((((((((Diane)))))))))))))))))))))

I am still having problems with my IC. Still waiting to see the Urologist. I can't get in until the 26th so I'm grinning and bearing in as much as I can.

Have a great day all, Rita

[KIS13]

Hello ladies....well, it's Tuesday and all is well...

Rita - I'm glad you had a nice mini-vacation! We all need one of those now and then. I can't even remember the last time I went to a fair. probably a good thing, when it comes to the food at the fair, all bets are off . I would like to hear more about the plan you are on...is it the SB diet? How are the kids? Is your son doing better? Glad your back and look forward to reading more posts from you.

Diane - How's that web cam thing working for you? I bet you are loving it! Is the weather being nice or is it still freezing cold there? I hope you are loving life and get some time to post. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Tami - Hey girlfriend...how's the job going? I bet you are staying pretty darn busy. WOW, 7 days straight...I bet you'll enjoy the first day off you get... I'm sure you are still trying to adjust to the new hours but drop in when you can I miss you!

Well ladies, it seems Rebecca has come and gone too...Arlene never came back either...oh well. Maybe we just aren't very exciting... I think we are... Oh well, I welcome anyone who would like to join us and stick around. I wish everyone a wonderful day and lot's of success in what ever you do.

Love ya ladies!!!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

HI all! How is everyone today? I'm hangin in there. Still not feeling good though. I'd be so happy to just feel good for one day. I'm still on plan and doing ok exercising.

KK-hope you got my email about the plan Im on. Let me know if you think it's something you would like to do. I think it's pretty easy. It says if you follow it to a "T" that you can lose 5 lbs a week! Dont work too hard and keep in touch! My kids are doing pretty good. Son seems to be doing better in school. I spent all morning today at the hospital with him today. He fell last night and hurt his hand. We were afraid he broke it because if was so swollen this morning and he couldn't bend it. But, after 4 hours of waiting...there was nothing broken and all we can do is ice it and take Motrin. I'm sure he didnt' mind missing a day of school! Kids! It's always something! LOL

Diane and Tami- Where are you girls??? We miss you!!! I know, I know your working hard!!! Post when you get the chance!!!!!!

Hugs to you all, Rita

[Princess Di]

5 lbs a weeek? SEND THE PLAN TO ME!! lol seriously, I would love to get the plan Rita. We have class reunions this summer and I don't want to go with double chins again this time...LOLOLOL I have been good one day, not so good the next. Today was not a good diet day...I got out for lunch very late and by then I was too hungry and ate way too much...then a friend dropped in and we went out to dinner (oink....burp). Tomorrows a new day...We are supposed to get warming temps this weekend, 50's and 60's, so hopefully that will get us back into life ! I miss chatting with you all....Hopefully things will slow down and I will get in here more often...its been so crazy!

Rita, sorry to hear you're still not feeling good...When do you see your Dr again??

KK I think you're right, people think we're boring....That's OK, we have each other....I love our little group!! I think we can get to know each other better with fewer to keep up on (especially at our age...HAHAHAHA)

Tammi, don't work so hard...we need you here!! Don't over do it our little honey bunny...we missed you tooooo much last time you weren't around.

Well I have to run...Love ya all...

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Good morning girls! Well today is another day. I got out for my walk with the dogs this morning. (my little dog if finally all healed up! ) He is finally acting more like himself, so that makes me happy. I am trying to stay positive, but am still in pain. I'm just trying to keep myself busy so I don't think about it constantly.

Diane- So glad you got a chance to post! We missed you! I go to the doctor on April 26th. Hopefully KK has the long email I sent her with all the details of the "eating for life" plan. I is pretty simple to follow. If she does (which I hope because I'd have to retype the whole thing again! ) Basically, you eat 6 mini meals a day every 2-3 hrs. A fist sized portion of carbs and a palm sized portion of protein at every mini meal with the calories adding up to 1,540 calories a day. The hard part is remembering to eat every 2-3 hrs! If she doesn't have it, I will run to the library and make some copies from the magazine I found it in and mail them to you!

KK- Do you still have the email? If so, could you forward it to Diane please? What do you think about it? Do you think it's something you'd like to do? Keep in touch girlfriend and don't work too hard! I can mail you the rest of the menus too if you'd like. Let me know!

Tami- Still missing you girl! Hope your not over doing it! Post when you can.

Hugs to you all, Rita

[Princess Di]

Thanks KK, I got the email from KK Rita.....gonna take a look at it!! Sounds fairly easy...

[KIS13]

Hi Ladies...how's things? I hope everyone had a nice weekend...mine was busy, I had to work then do all of my running around when I got off. So...I never sat down on Saturday until about 6:00 in the evening. Then Sunday was clean the house since I couldn't do it on Saturday...boy they (work) really screwed me up this weekend....lol I am doing a cancer walk next Saturday so that should be nice.
I am still not doing well in regards to my eating but I am still trying to get my act together

Where is everyone? I am so lonesome in here...

Rita - Glad your pooch is doing a lot better...sorry you aren't though Hang in there. I'll keep you in my prayers

Diane - I reckon you've been pretty busy with the webcam haven't you...lol I hope you are well and can drop in soon.

Tami - Girl, I sure wish you had time to post...even if it's just to say hi. I hope you are doing well. Take care

Well ladies as usual these days, I am busy and have to get back to work. I hope to hear from you all soon.

Love ya's!

[Princess Di]

Good Morning ladies! I thought I'd post a quick note before work. DH and I tried a fasting challenge and managed to fast for a few days. I actually woke up for the first time in weeks without a headache. We decided to stop the fast last night and wouldn't you know it, I have my morning headache. From the few things I ate/drank last night the only one I know I have on a regular basis is sugar substitutes....now I have to try experimenting with not having any to see if it makes a difference. I could have gone longer, but I was retaining alot of fluid. I do anyway, but my ankles and legs were puffy and I know my cardiologist freaked the last time that happened to me, so I got nervous and stopped...I felt very good though. I may try it again without the sea salt flush every morning. Today I have to talk to an orientation group at the bank. I hate speaking in front of people like that! Strange my job is speaking to people and asking tons of questions, but it still makes me nervous...lol We have so much going on right now, I had to work a "home show" Friday night for the bank and greet people and give out goodies, we have a MOD meeting tonight, I get my nails done tomorrow, we have the Shrine Circus on Saturday (all day) and the MOD walk-a-thon Sunday (we stay behind and cook and get things ready for the walkers). Next week we have to chaperone a dance of 5-6 graders and I have to work on Saturday.... The following weekend we have a Senior Citizen's appreciation day (we serve them a lunch and play games and have entertainment and give them alot of freebies and helpful info-free blood pressure and hearing screenings, etc). I love doing that one, they have such a good time!! Well, for a quick note I have been awfully long winded!! I'll try to check in again at lunch!

[Princess Di]

yoohoo!! Where are you kids??????

[KIS13]

WOW...Is everyone on vacation or something?

Diane - I'm glad you were able to post, it sounds like you and your hubby are going to be very busy for a while. I bet you both have a good time doing the things you do. It must be very rewarding. The fasting thing sounds intenese...I don't think I could do that...lol Are you seeing warmer weather yet? It's warm enough here that I have had my air conditioner on, not all the time but enough to keep it pretty cool. I hope you get rid of the headache...I hate having headaches...I get migranes Hang in there and enjoy your upcoming events

Rita - I sure hope you are starting to feel better. I think its great that your little pooch is finally better. I'm sure you will both do just fine now. How's that hot tub doing? Are you spending any time in it? Don't forget to ask your family for a digital camera for your birthday so we can see your new house and photos of you and your family....telling them now will give them time to save up...lol

Tami - Where are you?? We sure are missing you aroud here...don't you go missing in action again! I hope all is well and that you will get the time to post soon. Love ya girlfriend!

Well, so far I am still in a struggling mode but I feel it coming to an end soon. I am still working out at Curves and walking everyday, in fact I have a cancer walk this Saturday. I have been doing this particular walk for 5 years now...it's on the beach and I love it! I'd love it better if my thighs didn't rub together . I also have the heart walk in October that I do every year and my racquetball partner is finally done with school so we will be starting to play again real soon. With all of that exercise by golly something ought to happen...Well, work has been keeping me busy since I am going to be going on vacation in May I have loads of things to take care of and training to do etc... boy, you'd think I was important or something... Jim and I are driving his mom back to NJ so it will be a working vacation getting her moved. I am hoping we will have a couple of days to just do something fun. Believe it or not I haven't been on a vacation in about 20 years Maybe next year I'll get to go someplace of choice and have nothing but fun! Well I better get to working. Have a wonderful day...you are all in my thoughts always!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Good afternoon ladies!! I'm baaaackk! It's weird, I've been off line for the past 5 days because everyone in my family has been sick with a nasty stomach flu. Everyone except me! LOL (I've been the nurse! LOL) But, what's weird is that I never got any email notifications saying there were any new postings on the board! Hmmm, wonder why? Soooo, I decided to log in and check and there are!! I've been doing ok. Much better than I was doing. I think my IC flare up is behind me now. It's still there, but not so intense. Sure, now that I finally go to the doctor next week! But, at least I can ask him tons of questions about what I can do the next time I have a flare up, etc. It's just good to finally feel more like myself!

KK-thanks for emailing Diane the eating for life plan. Sounds like you are really busy at work and getting ready to go to NJ. I hope you find time to do some fun things while you are there! No, I haven't used the hot tub in a long time. It bothers my IC so I haven't been able to use it. Makes me mad here I was so looking forward to using it alot too. I'll have to ask hubby for that digital camera for my b-day! I'd love to have one and send you all pics! Hang in there girl, with all the exercising it sounds like you are doing ok. The eating part will get under control. I know you can do it!

Diane- boy! Sounds like you are busy busy too! I know I COULD NOT do any type of fasting. I'd go crazy! LOL What did you think of the mini meal diet? I'm still doing it. But, I kinda cheated more than one day last weekend so I didnt lose. I didnt gain either though and am back on track this week. I just need to do more exercising. I love to walk, but that's about all I get. How's the weather been up there? Finally warming up? High today is going to be 80. I love it!

Tami- How are you girl? Walmart must really have you busy!!! Stop in and say "hi!" We MISS ya!!!!

Wishing everyone a great day! Hugs, Rita

[Angel Dove 214]

Good Evening!!
Last Sunday when w e both got off work we loaded up and headed for Mississippi to visit with a from IL that was there ...... We have driven so many miles in the last 3 days .... Tomorrow is the start of my work week 6 am to 3pm ... These hours are so so different I have never in my life ever worked days hours like this .... I am thinking they could be great once I get use to getting up so early....
Have any of you girls seen the new Low carb magazine called Low Carb energy ...I got a free one in the mail very very impressive ...... I think it will be worth getting and reading its packed with information....

I will try and get online more after work and post ....I have laundry to do a dn grocrey shopping to do if I cant figure out something for lunch tomorrow....:-)

Hugs t o each of you!! (((((((Diane, KK, Rita)))))))))) Luv ya girls!!

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

Yippeee! So glad to hear your doing ok Tami! Thanks for posting!! You sound VERY busy driving and working!! I havent seen that new magazine. Can you buy it in stores? Does Walmart have it? Keep in touch! We know you are a busy woman, but we worry!

HUGS to you too! Rita

[Angel Dove 214]

Rita... the web page is www.lowcarbenergy.com ........ I am not sure if Wal Mart carries it or not .......Hugs t o you !!

KK...How are you hun???? Hugs t o you !!

Diane.....Hugs to you !!!!
Well its bed time I am tired!!! I will write again soon!!
Hugs to all of you , Tami

[Sweeter-than-Splenda]

HI all! TGIF!!! This week went by pretty fast! How is everyone doing? I'm actually feeling pretty good. So I am happy about that! It is going to be sunny and 80's this weekend too! Yippeee! I lost 2 lbs this week! Now I just have to keep going!

Tami- Thanks for the website! I already checked it out! Lots of great info. Hope all is well with you.

KK-come up for air girl! You're working too hard! Have a great weekend and relax!

Diane- How's everything going? Are you doing any sewing projects lately? I haven't done a thing in awhile and am gettting an itch to sew again! LOL

Wishing everyone a great weekend. Hugs to you all, Rita

[Princess Di]

Hi girls, hope you had a great weekend. Rita, I looked for that book this weekend, but had no luck...I sent you a few e-mails about ti. If you get a chance I'd love more info. I have to do something!!! We have been so busy and really not paying attention and it's really adding on the pounds. I'm sorry to cut this short, someone is on the phone....hugs!