Shrinking Violets -- April 07 Bandsters

[mdrai 3]

Yes Terry, that's exactly what I try to do, sort of zen out on the thing. When I first started doing it I'd find that I was saying mean things to myself while huffing & puffing, like "I'm such a fat ass!" and it dawned on me that THAT wasn't good! :omg: I want it to be a positive experience, physically, mentally, & emotionally, so I started w/the + affirmations. I also do focus on my breathing and my muscles moving, etc... I think that mentality has come from the aqua pilates I've done all summer. Yay!

[mdrai 3]

Hmmm Pam, that's odd cuz' that's why I LIKE the elliptical... it seemed easier on my knees/joints as it's a round motion & not just up & down... isn't that funny? (not ha ha funny, ironic) + I like the arms going, too... it just seems like it flows for me...

I don't "count" anything, really... I just keep a general awareness in my head of each day's intake... I figure roughly 300 cals each meal, 15 or so carbs each meal, 25 or so grams of Protein each meal... I tend to eat basically the same each day (well, weekends can get crazy, but usually the weeks are somewhat routine), so a Protein Shake w/micellar milk for b'fast, small salad w/3 oz of some kind of meat + lf cheese or a few olives or a t of sunflower seeds + spritz dressing, and a small portion (3oz) of whatever main course meat I make for the family + small veggie OR another pro shake if I'm really trying to drop the lbs (like now... I'm on fire to get to -50!). So really there's no math involved... just healthy choices! Gotta love the band!

[Jennifur 0]

hello all - interview went well, and I so want this job, it is perfect for a non construction job. I did 2 phone and 1 personal interviews and feel that i have a shot, Planning on starting work in 3 weeks, but on the other hand, not counting my chickens, because it is so depressing when I feel that things go so well and then i get the call or letter... thank you but f' off, we don't want you. So I'll know next Wed or Thurs but so want this.

Pam - yes I don't know how I do it either sometimes, I never got much sleep but now that I'm working a physical job, I need more than I'm getting.

You gals are all so busy today...

Michelle - I hate that thing too, and i'm right there with Pam - It killed myknees so i just don't want to get back on it. Water aerobics here I come!

I think I'm going to take a little nap, I don't have to go to work tonight but am so very tired...

be back soon!

[Jennifur 0]

Terry thanks again for the bracelet... I felt like i really had my sister violets with me today

[mdrai 3]

Glad to hear it went well, Jen... fingers crossed for you!

Just threw together some stuff I had in the kitch for lunch & thought I'd share: 3 oz cooked chicken (I used leftover rotisserie chix), 1 T light mayo, curry powder to taste, 1 rib of celery diced, 1/2 handful of cashews, 1/2 handful grapes sliced... mix it up & voila... curried chicken salad. It was mmmmmmmmm!

Off to school parent volunteer training... seeing how I WROTE the whole program a few years ago, you'd think I'd get a pass on the annual "mandatory" meeting, but no... so off to school I go!

[Daisalana 33]

You guys got to read this, it's hilarious!

LOT OF POKEMON CARDS THAT MY KIDS TRIED TO SNEAK BY ME - (eBay item 130144061675 end time Aug-22-07 12:03:50 PDT)

[TracyK 3]

Just popping in before the eye dr appt for my dd.

Michelle-congrats on the 26somethings....good for you!

Jenn-I will keep my fingers crossed for you on the job!

cheese, hmmm, I can't have a BM as it is, that is the last thing I need right now

Pamela-elimination night...woohooo! Hey, I read somewhere that tonight is double elimination night, have you heard that?

I will check back in when we are done at the dr...

[kity 2]

Tracy, I heard that too!!! Can't wait to see!

[Jennifur 0]

TracyK- did you try the fiberone Cereal? it really works, i was not going for weeks at a time and now regular.

oh, hair is falling out at a normal rate again too

[mdrai 3]

Laura that is hysterical! I forwarded it to several of my friends who are moms... what a hoot!

Tracy... I got confused... first you talked about bms, then "elimination"... took me a min to figure out you were talking about Big Bro! ha ha!

So I went to the meeting... haven't seen most of these folks since right after I had surgery... none of them knows I had it unless the town gossip told them (& she knows, so she could've)... and NO ONE says ANYTHING about my wt loss!! Booo! That's not right! 47 lbs & no one notices??? Bummer. I guess I *am* still a fat ass! Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

I'll try again tonight at the PTA meeting.

[Haydee 2]

Hi ladies! I hate cheese! I only like a mexican cheese called Queso Fresco and only because it tastes like milk. It's not melty, it's a crumbly cheese. I've been bad today. My co-worker ran to Sonic this afternoon and asked if we wanted anything and I was craving a strawberry Limeade. Sugar and carbonation, two big no no's... Oh well, it was good. No dessert for me tonight...

[Haydee 2]

hair is now falling out at a normal rate too... I was scared i was going to go bald... I am so vain about my hair. Since I've always been on the chunky side I felt that that was my only appealing feature....

[TerriDoodle 6]

You guys got to read this, it's hilarious!

LOT OF POKEMON CARDS THAT MY KIDS TRIED TO SNEAK BY ME - (eBay item 130144061675 end time Aug-22-07 12:03:50 PDT)

OMG. I laughed 'til I cried. I'm still reading all the comments....and ran across this. She says, "I saw the funniest T-shirt the other day. It said, 'They say I have ADD, but they just don't understand Oh look! A chicken!'

ROFL!!!!!

[TerriDoodle 6]

I just subscribed to her blog, too. That lady is hilarious!!!

BECAUSE I SAID SO

[Daisalana 33]

Yeah, I've been reading her blog here at work too. She is hilarious! I couldn't imagine 6 kids.. and time to blog.. whew!!!!

In other news, DH just got back from clinic. I should have gone, men are so braindead sometimes!

They said his large intestines have been storing fecal matter, and has become a large mass and his intestines are all stretched out.

So they told him to take magnesium citrate tonight (hmm.. I've done this!) and they are setting him up an appt. with their surgeon to see if they need to operate.

So this is our conversation..

Me: Does it have a name? (I like to google everything)

Him: I dunno

Me: Is it life threatening?

Him: I dunno

Me: Well, when are they setting up the appointment??

Him: I guess in a day or two

Me: Well no one is open on weekends, so tomorrow?

Him: I dunno

Me: So.. what if they can't get you till next week? Will your intestines explode???

Him: I dunno.

Me: He's going to call and let you know when the appointment is today?

Him: I think so, I told him to leave me a message on my cell phone.

ARGH!

I've been trying to google with what little information I have, but nothing pulls up for it. I'm also thinking how DH might be getting a colonoscopy. EEK! I am not going to tell him that, he might go running for the hills.

Anyone have any info on this? He has not been constipated or diarhea or anything unusual.. but they said he's storing little bits of poo that are now lots of poo.