Kentucky Derby . . . . . . Keeping on Track

[purplecat]

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I made up a recipe for cheese crackers that are just too good. They get me in trouble!


Sunny!

May I have the recipe?

[purplecat]

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Good afternoon everyone!! I'm so excited. I've lost 27 pounds total. Everyone kept telling me yesterday that I looked like I was losing weight so when I got on the scale this morning it registered at 213. Gosh, it's been so long since I've seen this number. I'm 3 pounds away from my 2nd goal weight.

Ok Marty!! I'm sorry but I want to touch (those men). LOL!! You know since I've lost weight I've had men be friendlier than ever. I've been offered free stuff at the stores, etc. It feels good to feel somewhat attractive. Now, I just have to find that sugar daddy!! LOL!! No seriously, my baby keeps asking for a baby sister so I'd better find her a "real" daddy or I'm sure I'll be on her list (in a bad way)!! She told me the other day I had to play with her whenever she wanted, as much as she wanted because I won't give her a baby sister. If only she knew...... I'm not getting any younger either!!!! Yep, to think there's only one Mother's Day? How about give us a year?

Kassoria, that's a long drive. Is it once a week? Is it just for a semester? I'm so sorry girl!! I will definitely send up prayers for "energy" for you.

Sweets, I'm sorry that you are sick. I was feeling that way before Thanksgiving. I had extreme nausea and couldn't eat. Mine turned out to be a sinus infection (even though I wasn't congested). Too weird! I hope you get better soon!

Sherri, yes you do got it going on!!! I'm so proud of you. I've learned what I know on the computer by trial and error. People at work call me for computer help (even though we have a computer help desk). I figure if I erase something and they can't get it back then it wasn't meant to be on here to start with! LOL!! My problem areas used to be my butt and thighs. As I've gotten older, it's more my stomach (but I've also had 5 stomach surgeries). I'll have to find something I can do for the stomach besides sit-ups (PT told me this would strain the muscles in my back). Just wish me luck. I don't want to be embarrassed posting some bad "after" pictures in the Lovehandles Challenge.

Hey Sunny!! Are you feeling better today? I pray so. When do you get to give those gifts to the little ones? Please take pics! I'd love to see them (if their parents will allow you to take a pic and post).

Well, I must get back to work. I wish I was at home sleep. Less than 5 hours of sleep did not bode well for me. But I'll be ok.

[scaleskl]

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Hey girls,

Sweets....hope you get better soon. I usually get a little induction flu when I first start the induction phase. But looks like you've been on for awhile. Anyway, hope you feel better.

Cat...My class is 2 nights a week for 1 month. It is per quarter. I am taking a break in January. This is too much stress for me right now. I am very jealous that you have a daughter. I want one so bad...but I don't want to go through the diaper phase again. My niece is two and when I have her for the weekend...I am exhausted.

Sherri/Marty...Hope you two are having "good" carb days.

Sunny...feeling better? I am sending you some feel good angels.

[Sherri]

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Hello, Hello, Hello! Sunny, That's so neat that those fellas pointed out that strawberry growing. If it had been my younger, single days, I would of looked at them and said " Wanna Share" Cat, look at you go girl! I'm so proud of you. You are going to lose more than your New Year goal. Totally Awesome! You know Cat, I can totally relate to when you say that you notice people being kinder to you. That happened to me and it was a tuff one to swallow at first. You have to understand that I was morbidly obese and not noticed in public eye. You know, ignore the fat lady, Like a ghost. Untill I lost all my weight. I had all kinds of attention. More than I could handle. It was really a healing experience for me. I had been treated like crud from society for so many years and then all the sudden they all wanted to play nice. Like I said it was very healing for me. You should see me strut my stuff now! I be own'en the ground I walk upon, LOL Kass, just keep thinking about your vacation coming up hon. You're working some long hours. You have a drive like me when I have to go into the city. Only it's an hour away. I love, love, love, the angels! Sweets, Sorry to hear that your sick dear. Just make sure you're keeping yourself hydrated. You know the old saying. "Starv a cold, feed a fever" I also take other precautions during flu season. I take Olive Leaf Extract that you can find in your natural health store. It's an anti-virul, anti-bacterial and anti-fungul. I havn't had a flu shot in three years and havn't been sick. My whole family takes it. Just a suggestion. Hope your feeling better soon Marty, I'm with you on those guys. I can look but not touch. I'm o.k. with that because I have a great catch with my DH. He's very handsome and Rocks my World. (Sorry TMI) He's my BFF. Hope you're enjoying your day. I copied your mirror picture and put in my photo bucket. I think it's cool. Wishing all of you a wonderful evening. By the way. I'm down another pound this week! I'll take it! Big hugs to all of you TTYL!

[SunnySmile501]

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Hey Girls! I'm doing another hit and run post. I had a doctor's appointment this morning and we had our first big snow. I have felt bad for two days, but had to go to church tonight, because it's the last practice for the cantata on Sunday. Had to practice in front of one of the Statler Brothers, because he won't let his wife drive in the snow (she's in our choir). The streets were a sheet of ice on the way home--cars slip-sliding all over the place. My house is at the top of a big hill. I was surprised I made it back up.

I have a very early neurology appointment at UVA in the morning. I hate that drive over Afton Mountain in good weather, and really hate it in bad weather. I'll have to leave here at 6:30 a.m., so I will have to head for bed shortly. At least this neuro doctor is really competent, as well as really cute.

Then, on Friday, I have another nerve block--the same thing that went so wrong the last time...and the time before. They'd better get it right this time! I have to sing on Sunday and have to walk in in a processional and I don't walk all that well when I haven't had terrible stuff done to my spine. It's a really early appointment, too, but my brother will be driving me.

Thanks for the angels, Kass. Maybe they can watch over my singing voice--I've still got a sore throat from what they did to me last week.

I promise I'll catch up with you all tomorrow.

[scaleskl]

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Hey Ladies,

Have a fantastic day tomorrow. Stay focused and keep your eyes on the prize!!

[Martylaine]

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Goodness.. You guys have a lot going on.....


CONGRAT!!!!! Cat.. that's a lot of weight gone... I have had some funny comments lately... everybody thinks I've changed my makeup or my hair.. I feel like telling them.. My face just ain't as fat anymore...

Sunny: Hope your appoint. went well today. Keep us posted.

Kass: Keep your chin up... for Christmas ask Santa for a Limo to drive you... hey works for me.

Sherri: Now that you got the ticker thing down.. how about lets work on a picture... I love see all these smiling faces when I come here.

Sweets: How ya feeling today?? Able to get some food in you I hope. I have had such a hard time lately making myself eat. Some days it seems to be too much effort... Maybe it's the stress.

[SunnySmile501]

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What a long day! I went to UVA, then went shopping for what seemed like weeks. A sure way to ruin the Christmas spirit is to have to go shopping! Then, I came home, crawled in bed to rest up for choir practice, tonight. Too much 'stuff' going on.


I'm really scared about the nerve block tomorrow morning. Plus--I won't be able to drink anything at all tomorrow until after the block. I can't function without my coffee and water, first thing! I need to go to bed!

Sunny!

[Sherri]

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What a long day! I went to UVA, then went shopping for what seemed like weeks. A sure way to ruin the Christmas spirit is to have to go shopping! Then, I came home, crawled in bed to rest up for choir practice, tonight. Too much 'stuff' going on.


I'm really scared about the nerve block tomorrow morning. Plus--I won't be able to drink anything at all tomorrow until after the block. I can't function without my coffee and water, first thing! I need to go to bed!

Sunny!

Sweet Dreams Sunny. I have you in my prayers dear. Ditto on the water and coffee. I get up a half hour before I get my DD up for school just to have my decaf and morning news to wake up to. You have every reason to be scared. They have priors and have hurt you before. I have faith that you will get through this just fine. Do you have someone going with you? Hope so! Let us know, as soon as you can, how it went. o.k.? Sending you positive vibes your way!

[Sherri]

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I had another great day today. For breakfast I had a breakfast beef steak with sauted mushrooms. Lunch was chicken wings and cucumber slices. Dinner was stirfry and scampi with a small green salad with olive oil & vinegar. I'm good for the day. Wishing all of you a pleasant evening, TTYL

[scaleskl]

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Hey girls, Looks like everyone is on track and doing well. I'm with Marty about the pic...we want to see you Sherri. Cat..that is a huge amount of weight. I know you feel good...cause ur lookin good.

Sunny...as always..get better!

Sweets...where u at?

Night Night, Ladies

[Sweets]

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Good Morning Ladies!!

I am here!!! I finally went to the doctors yesterday.. I have a sinus infection and an ear infection!!!! Prescribed antibotics... 2 doses so far and I feel soooo much better!!! Still have a huge aversion to food!! But I have been forcing at least something in!!! Being sick sure helps with the weight loss!!! ) Not that I want to lose that way!!

Glad to hear you are all well.. the weekend is finally here....

You are all doing so well... keep up the great work!! Before you know it we will all being chatting in the maintenance forum!!! )

Take Care of you.....

[purplecat]

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What a long day! I went to UVA, then went shopping for what seemed like weeks. A sure way to ruin the Christmas spirit is to have to go shopping! Then, I came home, crawled in bed to rest up for choir practice, tonight. Too much 'stuff' going on.


I'm really scared about the nerve block tomorrow morning. Plus--I won't be able to drink anything at all tomorrow until after the block. I can't function without my coffee and water, first thing! I need to go to bed!

Sunny!

Let us know how it goes. My prayers are with you.

[purplecat]

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[QUOTE=Martylaine]Goodness.. You guys have a lot going on.....


CONGRAT!!!!! Cat.. that's a lot of weight gone... I have had some funny comments lately... everybody thinks I've changed my makeup or my hair.. I feel like telling them.. My face just ain't as fat anymore...QUOTE]

Thank you Marty!! It never fails to amaze me the off-the-wall comments that people can make. For example, when I straightened my hair (was curly) it now appears longer (of course) people would ask if this was my hair. I wanted to say, "No, it's not my hair. See that person over there? I decided I liked their hair so I snatched it off their head and put it on my head".

[Martylaine]

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I love that Cat.. I have the problem with my nails... I'll admit, my real nails are thin and brittle.. so I have my nails done... People will ask me if those are my nails.. so I tell yes.. I bought and paid for them so they are mine....