IndioGirl55

Good Morning Gang.... Karla - You only have to be alone if that's what you choose. Yes kids grow up ;0) have their own lives - You could always go to your Mom's if you can't make it to Candice or Linda's.. How far is your Sister & Bro.. They would love to have you.. Well gang have gym in 45 minutes.. Plios - am a bit tired this morning - didn't get to bed til about 1 or 2 not sure (drank coffee yesterday evening) up at 6:30.. Well, nap may be in my afternoon plans ;0) or maybe another cup of coffee right now.. CBL

Phyl Doesn't really surprise me about Earl getting all choked up about Zoey - He has the softest heart ;0).. Bella slept w/me last night - took her out when I would wake up didn't feel any wet spots :0) I can't wait till she's potty trained - have read where yorkies can be difficult.. Candice - Sorry you couldn't dance - Yea going to the gym tomorrow !! Me too 10 a.m. ;0) burned feet and all.. Karla Where are you - Hugs... Steph is selling pop corn I think ... well gotta go flip Andrews meat.. Ok back - Went to Costco Picked up my computer/reading glasses for the days I don't feel like wearing contact (often) - I gotta find my other frames and take those in and get tri focals made ;0) They didn't have any great samples - guacamole - oh some to die for garlic cheese (bought it / shouldn't have - will be taking it to work on Monday) bought some lamb chops - Wanted something sweet - but not going to buy giant size of their stuff - so didnt get anything - got some green beans too. Came home had 4 reduced fat crackers & cheese (would say 2 oz - 1 lamb chop - getting ready to eat some squash & another lamb chop.. Well gotta go ck the meat.. CBL Janet voice lol - ya I'm right there on your shoulder !!! At all times :0)

Phyl - I don't think visiting him would be a good idea - just open up the wounds Ya the incident this morning - Andrew wasn't here (spent the night at his Mom's) I thought OMG what am I going to tell him. No Bella isn't filling the spot - he loved Ryder - but it's his choice - he can always move to his Mom's - I sort think in a way he was trying to maniuplate me - he kept saying if he moved out I would be sad that he was gone - How do you say no I wouldn't :0) - Yes I would but at times no I wouldn't :w00t:.. I think he's afraid to leave me alone.. OMG I'm 55 - I'm a big girl - I would be ok - and I bet I would see him more often and we would talk more - he made the statement - you are always calling me when you are gone or I am gone (out of town) - lol - Yes I might call once to see how you are but you are the one calling me 3-4 times a day when you are gone telling me all the stuff you are doing - :rolleyes2: Ya there's nothing to do till Monday about the car... I know how frustrating that is - I need to take mine in to get estimate to fix scratches and the bumper I messed up - just not enough hrs in the day - plus then I will have to get a rent a car !!! Plan on doing it next Friday (my FF) I only take ibuprofen or aleve on an empty stomach so that it doesn't stay in my pouch and I drink drink drink - i don't do it often - maybe 6 times in the last 3 yrs max - but no we aren't suppose to take nasids (I think that's the tech name for that type of aspirin oh ya we aren't suppose to take those either) Linda - do you think a baby asprin would be ok - you know it's suppose to be good for the heart ;0)

You got me crying Linda - Thanks !!! We are ok - and you are so right about setting limits - he does understand but it hurts me so when he hurts.. But I can't fix everything and he understand - but as we all know - tough love is harder on us than them ;0) This morning thought I lost Bella !!! Got on the computer to pay my bills and the last ones for Bro's estate - and then posted - Bella was in the back yard - well went to look for her- couldn't find her - called called - ck'd the rooms my closet - couldn't see her - so figured she got out under the side gate - (she has never ventured that far she stays on the grass) so go walking barefoot calling for her - asking pple - the street was hot - (now have 2 burned feet) got in car drove around - came home started printing flyers - thinking the whole time - omg - i've lost her - Andrew is going to be so hurt... he spent his $$$ on her and she goes for surgery (hernia) next week - so got pictures printed - offered reward - go to bedroom to get dressed (put some shoes on) and there she was asleep in my closet.. She's so tiny I didn't see her and guess my calling her didn't wake her up.. What a relief... So I made sure the side is blocked off - but have 2 burns on the bottom of my feet.. Enjoy your quiet time ;0) - LOL so I take it Mel's not a hands on grandpa - I sorta understand w/Levi being a baby - but Cora is bigger now.. Well his loss..

Good Evening Ladies Laura - You will tell Nelson when the time is right.. So his real bday is 7/31 and 3/1 is his bday on his birth certificate?? Oh that would be confusing - I would celebrate the 2 too ;0).. His birth Mother would be so happy to know that Nelson is so loved and well taken care of - How much you cherish him - I'm crying now too.. Hugs !!! Charlene - WTG on exercise - You are doing excellent Eva - Yep girl you need to get your butt in gear - hiking - I exercise can't say I like hiking :0) only did it once ;0) the bump & grind trail - 1000 ft elevation - it was ok - did it about a year ago - have to drive to Palm Desert - my gym is closer ;0) Cheri - 2 hrs dancing ;0) wtg Great - Did you go camping?? Julie - I know you can't exercise - but you can walk ;0) take 10 minutes and walk up/down your street. Glad you got the invitations done.. Apples - Well we need some structure here I think - pple need to get the whole lifestyle thing - and exercise is part of that.. My exercise for the Week Sun - Mon - Tues - 2x Wed = 5 days..

3 yrs ago right now I was in surgery... 1st year got to goal 145 !!!! (Thanks Karri for being my muse) Got the next few lbs off by Sept 08. Have maintained my weight loss for 2 yrs !!! (fluctuate between 136-140) How you may ask (by following the rules) I have finally gotten that this really is about a lifetime lifestyle change and not a diet I eat HEALTHY 98% of the time - Allow for treats 2% of the time - Hit the gym - weights, cardio & classes 3 to 4 times a week and with the help of my little friend (the band) I have become a healthier person with tons more energy and feel 10 yrs younger.. Life is good !!! And let me tell I have always been a shopper (even at 250) but now EVERY THING looks cute on - Love being a size 4/6 - instead of 18/20 to 22/24 !!! It's doable pple - If I can do it so can you... I am a food addict just like everyone else - the secret - take back your power !!! I walked down the candy/cookie isle in the grocery store last week and snubbed my nose at the crap... That's empowering !!! Just gotta toot my own horn this morning !!!! :wink2::party::thumbup::cool:

Special K - WTG 140 lbs is nothing to sneeze at - You have done great. Keep plugging away - you will get there

Good Morning Gang Well Thursday nite had a little drama here - Ryder issues - too long to go into - but bottom line if you want Ryder back you have to move to your Mom's... You have to make the sacrifice not me.. A lot of crying etc.. Emotional issues w/Andrew - he grew up being every ones step child - to me he hasn't been and I want him to feel loved - I know how bad it is to your physie (sp) not to have felt love.. (his dad was never there - melissia typical stepmom(favored Kaitlin over him) -his mom let him go) So yes I have tried my hardest to give him a loving safe home.. Don't want him to feel that i am picking choosing between him and the dog.. So Very Very Very emotional - I even left work at noon yesterday - I was very depressed - haven't been depressed like that in years - He loves that dog - anyway - it's over for now - he knows he wouldn't be happy living at his mom's - so for now the matter is settled - and I just need some time to chill - As you all know I want to avoid any kind of drama at all cost - as I told him - I have had enough of it to last a life time.. Gwen - I'm 55 and feel old at times (body wise) in my head i'm 16 - but as I told GS (Andrew) I am old and I don't like a lot of commotion in the house. I drink coffee - Nodoz ah secret speed freak ... That's artificial energy ;0) - slow and easy - the turtle won the race.. I gotta go and get my errands done - sorry about the drive by..

Good Morning Gang Well Thursday nite had a little drama here - Ryder issues - too long to go into - but bottom line if you want Ryder back you have to move to your Mom's... You have to make the sacrifice not me.. A lot of crying etc.. Emotional issues w/Andrew - he grew up being every ones step child - to me he hasn't been and I want him to feel loved - I know how bad it is to your physie (sp) not to have felt love.. (his dad was never there - melissia typical stepmom(favored Kaitlin over him) -his mom let him go) So yes I have tried my hardest to give him a loving safe home.. Don't want him to feel that i am picking choosing between him and the dog.. So Very Very Very emotional - I even left work at noon yesterday - I was very depressed - haven't been depressed like that in years - He loves that dog - anyway - it's over for now - he knows he wouldn't be happy living at his mom's - so for now the matter is settled - and I just need some time to chill - As you all know I want to avoid any kind of drama at all cost - as I told him - I have had enough of it to last a life time.. Phyl - Hugs on the car accident - thank God no one hurt - they (loomis) will have to pay it all... What a freak crappy day.. Got your card today ;0) thanks !!! Glad Zoey is ok - you are going to have to child proof your home - When Kaitlin was here Ryder got into her acne meds - but thankfully he's a bigger dog and it didn't have any adverse effects.. Hugs girls on your controling DH's - Its the reason I don't have one - Well, need to get dressed and go go costco and pickup my glasses - hope they work..

Yes they will get better - Please take care of you..

Great - Yea !!! Laura - Hate to tell you doesn't count = but hugs all the same - get some sleeping pills !!! Ok - new thing here - I am going to have roll call every day on who has gotten their exercise - for maintaining pple 3 days a week (or more if you want - Apples is excluded due to the fact that her metabolism does all her exercise) those of you who are still in your weight loss phase minimum 4 days and you should really push for 5...

Well just came back in from playing w/Bella - trying to tire her out ;0).. Phyl sounds like you had a busy day - Yep Zoey has you right where she wants you ;0)... Ya when I was at the dentist the other day - they were calling someone who had an appt at 2 to remind them to take their meds... I have a great dentist... Well need to go start my fish - my squash is done - cbl

It's 10 p.m. your time Apples - go to bed - get some rest - I bet you 1 million bucks - we all wish we had your strength.. You are the strongest women I know - the most gracious in the face of all that mess.. Eat your oatmeal and get some rest - just know that you will always have us to vent to and I know that God understands venting his own son did it (father why have you forsaken me) -- and where does he sit today (up there on the right side of his Dad)... And we are all God's children .. Hugs & Love to my Idol !!!

Karla So glad you and Sis had a good time and talk.. Time - Time - Time - the pain does lessen - you will always miss them - you will always cry for your loss - but I can tell you - time does help - I'm the only one left from my parent's marriage - My sis (diff dads) isn't talking to me - and her health is failing.. So girl I know about loss and this is the voice of experience talking.. I am glad you are trying to be more positive - I think if you really give it a try - work on it - you will feel better.. You are a beautiful person - you have a roof over your head - pple who love you - you just have to open yourself up to it..

Great - Girl you could have gone to the gym and still cleaned house - that's a sorry excuse I go early then come home and clean ..:thumbup: Charlene - OMG how scary- glad all is ok - Love the name PROUD OF YOU FOR WALKING IN 76% HUMIDITY !!!! Great - that's cute about the names - how many kids do they want.. Well no gym for me but hell I have been Sun - Mon - Tues - 2x Wed and go again tomorrow.. I'm pooped - I have towels folded - dinner almost done - I could go to sleep right now..

Candice - Next time you want Ice Cream - think that you are shooting heroin. Cuz that's what you are doing... Well, got some laundry folded - Andrew's dinner done (he worked today and on his work days I fix him dinner;0) got my squash cooked (fish will wait til later) - need to put some clothes in the dryer... I am going to be off computer by 8 tonite - Need the rest.. Karla - are you home yet?? How are you doing - how was the time w/family - did you DD's go.. Phyl - so where did you take zoey today.. Steph - Hugs Linda - Sure happy that you are posting.. cbl

Linda - Candice is NUTTSO !!!! I know her personally !!!! She's totally whacked !!!! lol -- not really - just normal crazy like the rest of us ... Apples - We all know what happens to families when someone dies – and it’s not a pretty site – My Sister now isn’t even talking to me – for what who knows – so it is what it is – and her health is failing Hugs and come an vent all you want – you are free to say anything you want !!!! Laura How cool that you and your mom took a road trip – that’s what I miss the most about my my dieing so young – we never had the chance to have a real grownup relationship… Ok Great –now we know you are a control freak – I think we all are in our own ways :0) Charlene – So glad to know your pain issues aren’t acting up…. Well gotta get back at it cbl

Let's face it : After Monday and Tuesday... even the calendar says ----- W T F.

Phyl - I was wondering when you would get caught taking Zoey into stores – most say seeing eye dogs only – that’s when you get a dog purse so they don’t see her.. Get a towel and cover her up at the ck out stand ;0)… Will ck the mail ;0) since we have locked boxes – I rarely do – but will since it’s going to be the 1st and I gotta pay bills ;0( I didn’t get any computer time last night – I think I may just have to quit fb – farming and frontier land – taking up too much time.. Candice Hugs Hugs Hugs Sweetie – Hugs Hugs Hugs – We have discussed this control issue before – I think it’s why I over ate too.. Have you talked to him about how you feel – I thought you sold rv to get a bigger one?? Separate computers – good idea imho – so what – I think you are taking it a little too personal Separate bathrooms – no biggie either – hell there are a lot of pple our age who have separate bedrooms – I know my parents did due to sleeping patterns – so be happy you still sleep together Peter is neat freak – you aren’t – why should he have to adjust to your way or you to his – just let him have his own bathroom (compromises isn’t that what marriage is all about) – that doesn’t take away from you – that doesn’t mean he doesn’t love you – – Hell Ralph had his bathroom and I had mine.. That didn’t bug me at all. Kitchen – well is he cooking ?? I think you are pmsing today... So what are you saying that you don't have anything in common, that you like to do together... Peter doesn't sound like he's too bendable - like the gym - I know I like to go early but if you wanted to stay 1/2 hr extra it's no biggie for him to wait.. Ok what to do when you are bored - cultivate those female friendships - do things w/them - Quilt - get on line vent all you want - go clean out a drawer in your bath room - go clean out your closet.. Take the dogs for a walk - Go to the gym - do you have a community college where you can take some classes.. Can you go volunteer at your mom's retirement home or local hospital.. Clean out your house of all the junk foods you have in it – take them to the local homeless shelter if you don’t want to throw them away – go talk to your shrink .. You need a schedule – you need a plan – you need to fill your day with more than just sitting at home brewing about Peter – you gotta make your own life – I think you do need to talk to him about your feelings – but you aren’t going to change him just like he’s not going to change you.. You 2 do need to work together. Is there any hobby that you both like that you could do together – How about a date nite for you guy – how about plan a romantic weekend and tell him – I have a surprise and you need to be here at such in such time and be prepared to be gone for 3 days.. Well I gotta get back to work – see what I can think of – You can come an visit me & Phyl in October and go to Vegas w/us !!!

Laura - WTG on the exercise !!!! So Proud of you 10 miles:thumbup: Karen - Hugs, Love & Prayers sent to you and the family!!! You are one tough woman !! Please know my thoughs are with you all... xoxox Janet Great - Good vibes being sent for DS interview - How's the gym going :0) Linda - Beautiful Bride & dress love the decorations. Well back to work....

Good morning gang.. Drive by - Yoga was GREAT it's really just a lot of stretching I slept like a baby last night - didn't wake up once... (that's very unusual for me) The only thing is I don't get home till 8:45 ish - sorta late ;0) - but will add it to my list of exercise - even though it really doesn't fee like exercise - did work up a little sweat but not much - Laura hugs I'm lucky don't/didn't have any symptoms - I wouldn't take hrt either - Charlene - my doc gives xanax - but I rarely take them... Keep up the good work... Eva - Yep girl you need to get moving and making good food choices - how's your restriction ??? I will keep you accountable Well I gotta get gas this a.m. need to hit the shower - tonite's my night off from exercise - so will cbl

Good Morning Gang.. Linda - Hugs on your hip - my uncle has a bad knee he's putting of surgery - why cuz he's afraid he'll be the 2% it doesn't work for - I know you are putting yours off for other reasons - but you may have to re-think that - you want to be able to move.. Glad you gotta see your kids - and are enjoying your grandma time... So glad to have you back.. And no Sangria after class - it counter acts the effects of the class ;0) - Sorry to be such a downer - but we get treats once a week ;0) Candice WTG on both food and exercise !!!! Since you are retired why don't you go w/Peter when he takes off... Steph - Hugs on being too busy - I don't know how you do it.. Phyl where are you?? Did my yoga last nite and slept like a baby - I didn't wake up once last nigh.. I think I will be adding it to my repertoire of exercise - It's mostly about streaching - did get a little sweaty but not much - had weights at 5 - then yoga at 7:30 the only thing is that I don't get home til late 8:45 ish - Think I went to bed about 10:30 .. Good choices today peeps - it pays off..

Laura WTG on your walk - 85 - what was the humditiy ;0) Keep it up at least 4 days a week - ok ... Promise me and since I'm now a class person - want you to get into on - yoga is great.. Boot Camp !!! You are in pretty good physical shape so I would say you wouldn't have any problems Glad you are going to see your family and that Mom has gotten some help... Jessica - Hugs gf - we have been asking about you... Did julie hunt you down.. Glad you are back on your meds - Candice is a good person to talk to cuz she understands the medical issues you are having.. Great - I have a cat ;0) guess you won't be staying at my house ;0) Kaitlin is allergic too but this last time she did ok - I keep benadryl for her:0) Well I am doing double duty tonite so don't know when I will be back on - gym at 5 til 6 weights - then 7:30 to 8:30 yoga.. Will try to ck in between 6-7 but going to have to get dinner started then - so I will have something to eat when I get home - may end up just having bacon and eggs - quick and easy full of pt ;0)

Steph - Candice's scales 186 lbs - that means eating hasn't been good - she did say last week she was working on exercise but that eating wasn't good.. No the calories aren't bad - but if you skip the pasta it would be better (if you are trying to loose weight) I would say BF & Lunch during weight loss phase were 150 -200 max - dinner around 300- 350 + snacks (300 -400) I am just concerned that those scales are moving more and more upwards - hell she was in the 170's not too long ago.. I am gone the 11/27 for a week on my family vacation