Charlene K

Hi gang! I am just back from church. I had to greet today so I stay late to say goodbye and hold the door. I love my church job. I get to meet so many peeps. Jodi, it is so neat to read your posts now and hear your New York accent in my head. Whatever! lol.....love it! Apples, Oh my, four mattresses high......are you having a Princess sleep over? I know about that cramming and jamming......I have a 13 point deer head staring me in the face every time I open my guest bedroom door. My DS shot that in Nebraska last year......his pride and joy so we couldn't put it in the garage. If he moved out.....why is his crap still here? LauraK.....we wanna hear all about it....date? meet? Linda.....Congrats! on the health report....awesome!!! Okay, I have to meet a couple of girlfriends from church this evening for dinner. One of them had bypass last March and has lost over a hundred lbs. Dr. Robert Davis is her surgeon. Anyway, tomorrow I am gonna start posting my food and exercise so y'all can make me accountable. I will not be offended if you ride my A$$ cuz I know you care. Have a great day!!!! Lori and Eva......missing ya!!!

permalink Linda...so funny about the John Lennon/Ben Stein comparison. LOL. I am sure you looking at the age enhanced John Lennon was about the way I felt some mornings looking in the mirror after my weightloss. My fat filled out all the sagging and wrinkles. I had to remind myself that I was 38 when I started gaining....15 yrs of aging and losing the fat makes quite difference in a person's face. *Linda......I got a kick out of your description of John Lennon. I need to see if I can find that on the internet. *Apples.....thanks for reminding everyone to monitor their posts.....especially when they leave home for lengthy time. Of course, I am not as fabulous as you......lol. Talk about fabulous. I did go to Macy's with my DIL today and bought some MAC eyeliner. The sales person was a very handsome man , and his face was made up to perfection. He said" Love, you will look FABULOUS in this eyeliner." I hope it looks as good as his did. *Joyce, I can't wait to get the pics. I guess it will be Tuesday because Monday is a federal holiday. *Thanks for all the juju for my DGS. He got it all turned in. I hope they judge it this evening. I hope y'all all have a great evening! *Phyl.....I may have to have another glass of wine in honor of you......our wine expert!!!! Laura K......we want the scoop tomorrow!!!!

Janet.......glad you checked in. I can't fly to Cali to find you. I guess we could have sent out Sheriff Phyl. It is good Andrew is working it out with his family. I know you miss him. I miss DS. He moved in with his girlfriend. My oldest DD is in the process of selling her Ex boyfriend the house she is living in. Then who knows.....she may circle the camp next, but not for long.....we like our privacy. Cheri......HUGS! for you! Julie, is your DH on disability for the nightmares? I saw on tv a couple of months ago that they are giving disability for PTSD and depression without proof of incidents. Hell, the way Vietnam Vets were treated in the US is proof enough. You have till January 1, 2011 to apply. My DH applied because we want to see if they will help to buy his hearing aids. He sat out on the deck of the destroyer while the guns were going off. We will see. Apples.........great weather. I think you must have the same weather pattern we have. It was in the fifties this morning and supposed to be in the high eighties. I love this low humidity . I was up last night aching from my gym workouts......took Tylenol.....slept till 3am and got up at 5am. I just can't lay in the bed....I have to move. Okay, Linda and Joyce.....where are you? Syndy.....will post a pic when Jakob shows his calf. Texas Chris...... Almost time for pre- op. Ready? Laura......I know you miss DH, and he misses you. HUGS! Laura K.....thanks for the juju for Jakob. Let us know about the date!!!

Whew! Jakob finished his cake and bars for the fair. I was so proud of him He loves to use the mixer. He has a football game tomorrow then turn in his entries by noon. He shows his calf next weekend. I can't wait to see him in all dressed up in his cowboy duds. I went to aerobics today. It actually worked out some of my soreness from the training session. Phyl....I haven't bought that wine yet. I will go tomorrow. I did buy a sweet red wine called Barefoot. It was kinda tart so I spiked it with that Resveratrol juice ....pretty good. I might become a wine drinker yet. Jessica......WTG! on the three minute run. Congrats on the grades! Linda......where are you? Janet.......hot date? Apples....I'll let you know about Jakob's Cherry Nut Cake.....send the JUJU!!!!! I need all of y'all to send it!!!

Good Morning Peeps! Well, I am going to Water aerobics this morning to work out soreness from Wednesday. Laura, Safe travels for DH! Julie, I hope the unit helps with the pain. Therapist used it on me after therapy.....I loved it. Tx....I though you had the surgery already. The Magic Bullet will be your friend. It makes shakes so easy and you can drink them right from the container. Check Kohls. I think they may be on sale. Okay, gang, gotta go get ready to workout. Then tonight is baking night with Jakob. The Brazoria County fair starts tomorrow. Janet, how was the dinner with your friend? Phyl.....I am gonna go see if that wine is still on sale. I did buy Resveratrol juice......the anti-aging stuff in red wine. It tastes like grape juice. I saw on Good Morning America that it is good for us old farts. lol

Oh, I understand too. I worked for a family owned phone company for too many years. Thank God for the opportunity to work, but when the door opens up again........Run!!! I didn't run and missed many opportunities to better myself. I stayed for the benefits for my kids. Start taking classes online. Put your energy into your future. It will help you tolerate the "now".

Cheri.......HUGS! I know words seem empty when you are hurting so bad. His spirit will live on as you teach the other kids. Karen is so right......you are making a huge contribution in the lives on those kids. Phyl......I just have to say this . Cheri's grief reminded me of something this past weekend. As you rode your scooter and joked with Janet it was as if my sweet MIL had come to join the party. You look and act so much like her. She was so funny and when she rode her scooter if you were in the way you might get run over. Just watching you put the "pedal to the metal" in Hooter's really made me think about her. The spirit of the people we loved so much still live on in the people we love in our lives now. Does that make sense? Well, I did walk this evening. I was getting so stiff. I am better now. I definitely need to get back to the Water aerobics before training again. Plan tomorrow......boil eggs in the morning for Snacks. Cut up celery too. Did I miss something? Janet are you on another vacation? I thought it was in November. Okay gang.....gonna go soak in the tub, and turn the jets on my aching body.

Well, I am not going to the nutrition classes anymore. They changed the time when I was gone. I have to pick up my granddaughter from Mommy's day out. I will try to stay good since I am going to a trainer. If that is not good enough I might just join WW so I can weigh in and be accountable. We will see. I went to the trainer last night and he kicked my butt. I am so sore today. I will go to water aerobics tonight or tomorrow morning. I gotta keep moving or that evil weight will come back.

Excellent idea......will do that for a snack.....I love boiled eggs! Well, changed lunch. I was out and DD wanted McD's.....yep got nuggets.......real bad experience. I brought them home. I took a bite of mine....DD took a bite of hers.....they had sand, gravel or dirt ......hey, maybe even ground glass in the batter. I took them all back and they gave us anything we wanted. I got a small hamburger and ate half of the patty. I think I still have grit in my teeth. Cured me on nuggets. If I die in the next couple of days be sure and tell everyone it was a chicken nugget from Mc D's. Oh, I finally found some toffee bits for Julie's bars. Jakob is baking Friday night for the fair. He turns them in on Saturday morning. I think I told y'all that. My DN is still in the hospital trying to pass a kidney stone. Lori, I would love to go see the autumn leaves . I've always wanted to take a bus tour through New England. Julie, so sorry about your relentless pain. Have they ever suggested traction? My mother had a pinched nerve in her neck/shoulder area and hung by a contraption from the door. My dad would hang her up a couple of times a day. When they went camping he hung her up from a tree. Sounds funny....hey it worked. She never had a problem with it again. You need relief soon. Go see the pain dr and ask him about Lyrica for extra relief.

Good morning gang! Welcome Neen! Well, I did not go to my mother's for her birthday. We are going to Breakfast on Saturday morning. Peeps, I could hardly move this morning. As I clean house the soreness is easing up. I think I will do Water aerobics tonight. Okay, breakfast-protein bar.....coffee with pro joe for cream. lunch.....homemade vegetable Soup and a few saltines CBL

Pecan Pie Bars 2 cups unsifted flour 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 1 cup cold margarine or butter 1(14oz) can EAGLE Brand Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 bag (6oz) Heath toffee chips...not the ones with chocolate 1 chopped pecans Preheat oven to 350 (325 for glass). In medium bowl, combine flour and sugar: cut in margarine until crumbly. Press firmly on bottom of f13x9 in baking pan> Bake 15 minutes. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, beat sweetened condensed milk, egg and vanilla. Stir in chips and pecans. Spread evenly over crust. Bake 25 minutes until golden brown. Cool. Cut into bars. Store covered in refrigerator. makes 36 Sorry Janet for putting a sweet treat recipe on thread.....just wanted to share Julie's best bar recipe.:thumbup:

Okay gang......back from my punishment with the trainer. I told him my core was weak...and my arms. OMG, I don't think I will be able to move tomorrow. I did mostly exercises with weights and a few machines. He is a retired Marine......need I say more! Kicked butt and took names.....mine! My DN that had the baby I am holding in my profile pic went to the emergency room with kidney stones. She is in the hospital and on morphine. I guess her breast feeding will be on hold till she is better. My DS said when she got to her house she was rolling on the floor in pain. She said it was worse than having labor. My DS suffers with stones too and so Apples.......you know what she is going through. MY mother will be 87 tomorrow. We had planned to take her out, but now she has a bladder infection. So I guess we will do her birthday on Friday. Apples.....I know the nutrition class was a real let down today. Okay, starting tomorrow I will report my food. You know me too well. lol Lori......Safe travels.......enjoy Maine! Joyce......sounds like you have got it in gear......good for you! Syndy......My dog is a Charlie too. Sorry you baby is sick. Julie.......how is the wedding food going? Do you have all the bars done. We are doing your Pecan Pie Bars for the fair if I can find the brickle. Walmart and Koger have started selling Heath toffee bits with chocolate. I have to hit a couple of different grocery stores tomorrow. It is time for an Ibuprofen.....just one.....or I won't be able to move in the morning. lol

I am back from nutrition class. Surprise, surprise......my class was moved to 1pm instead of noon so I can't go. I have to pick up my DGD from Mommy's day out at 2p and that is 30 miles away from class. Another door closed, but the gym is my new open door to success. If I see I am gaining I will join WW and go get a fill. Right now I think your support and the gym will keep me on track. I was going to take my ticker down, but that is my accountability to you. Now I need to do some chores. I will check in after the trainer session.

Hey Gang! I just finished walking. I have training at the gym tonight. I am getting in the groove again. DH is out of town working this week which helps with the eating. Chris, you new lifestyle is a process. Plan, plan, plan.....You can do this! My son at 35 lost 120 with the band, but did not reach out for support. It is key to success. If enjoy reading.......buy the Beck Diet Solution by Judith S. Beck. It is all about behavior modification.

Me too!!!!! lol

OH, thanks Joyce! That is so sweet to send us pics. Yeah, my DD had to pay 700 bucks for her dog because he needed some pulled. He was a homeless Minpin. I think he may have been hit by a car because his mouth doesn't close. OMG, his breath can kill a maggot. He is so sweet......I just hold my breath when I pet him. I went to Water aerobics today. Tomorrow is my time with the trainer. Why I pay so much for physical abuse......I'll never know. Maybe I will when they measure me in a month. And then there is my weigh in /nutrition class tomorrow. Fun time is over.....time to get back to the REAL world.

Hey, gang!......back from Vegas. It was so good to meet everyone in person. I hope we can do that one day. I did not gain any weight, but yesterday I supervised my grandson's baking (practice) for the county fair on Saturday. He only needed help pouring the batter. Of course I had to taste the cake several time to make sure it was a winner. Lol.....Now I have gained a lb so when I weigh in tomorrow it won't be good. I am still gonna go because I have to be accountable. The psychologist has really helped us with our behaviors. She has worked with wls patients for seven years so she knows the signs of those slipping back to old habits. HERE'S MY SIGN.......CAKE!!! lol I will check in soon. HUGS!

Oops meant to comment.......Joyce, You forgot one discussion or maybe you were still at Freemont, but we had a long talk about "staying regular". lol We all have our magic potions......so whatever works! ......just do it!

Excellent synopsis of things we talked about! Was so good to meet you, Sis!! Thanks for steering me away from the Long Island Iced Tea..... I think!! LOL! That was a Cosmo I toasted with, wasn't it?

Happy Retirement Eva!!!! You are a great roommate! I enjoyed our walk around the casinos. Maybe that is why I did not gain any weight. Old Fibro tried to get me down around three this morning. It is not going to win......I am off to help DD and run errands.......and then Bunco.....my mindless fun again! HUGs to all! Laura, prayers for the family in the accident.

Hey Gang! Just checking in after my flight home. We had a great time.....I am pooped! Yes, I was the Biggest Loser this weekend........money that is. I spent so much at the Hooter's Casino I have a hat and tee shirt to show for it......nothing else!!! lol. Good thing Texas doesn't have casinos or I would be in a different kind of support group!!! food.....we won't talk about it. I don't want to weigh until my Wednesday nutrition class. Okay, ladies, I am gonna go unpack and chill. Laura, I haven't seen the picks yet, but Phyl went crazy snapping with her phone. Jessica....congrats! on the grades! Glad J is doing better on meds Melissa.....how is work? LauraK.....so glad you got to go to your 30th reunion. Yeah, after 30 no one cares what you did or how you look.....they just want to talk about the old times and grandkids. Syndy.....we will be tearing up the thread again. I'm glad to be home. Just wish everyone could have been there. Tx.....You might want to invest in a Magic Bullet for shakes. I was told they have them with a connection for vehicles. You could go to a fast food place.....Chick fil A or Jack in the box.....order a fruit cup and a cup of ice with Water.......make a shake a couple of times a day. Restaurant food does have so much more fat and sodium than home cooked, but there are good selections if that is all you have to eat.

Joyce just text me.....she is in the room. No room service, but there is a blender in the room for shakes. She is going next door to Hooter's to eat. The view from her room is the Tropicana Hotel.

I still am not packed. I went and got my toes done...pink with sparkles.....got a facial....not good. She put some crap on my face and lit it up like a xmas tree. Then she put aloe vera gel and got the redness and swelling gone...whew! Glad that is over! Gang, I did not get a Texas hat....should have bought a cowboy hat with sparkles to match my toes. There is a shop here that makes them. I did buy a big RED PURSE from them, and I will be carrying it so look for It....I will be attached. lol We will all have to go to the Houston Fat Stock Show and Rodeo one year. Then y'all can get all westerned up because that place is nothing but vendor after vendor. Maybe 2012. It is in late Feb and early March. Lasts for two weeks with top talent. Just gotta decide on a night. Jodi......we are so excited. I am sorry you are missing your baby and the holidays. Janet......welcome to my world of thunderstorms. They say if you want to see all the seasons in one day just live in Texas. Woo hoo!!! See Ya Soon! I got my boarding pass this morning. I hope they have a computer we can get our passes from at the Resort. Okay gang!!! Gotta get busy!! HUGS to Everyone!!! Oh, will text before I leave and when I get there HUGS! again!!!!

I wake up every morning at 4:30am to the Oldies. DH leaves for work at 5:30am about fifty miles from here. He likes to get to work early so he can leave early before traffic starts. Okay, gotta get busy! Happy Trails!!! ( only us oldies remember Roy Rogers and Dale Evans singing that song)

Yeah, the only call my DH will get is" I won the Wheel of Fortune Jackpot." I will call my daughter for bail........paybacks are He!!. lol Thanks, Judy!