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[kity 2]

Hi Girlies~

The fat train has left the station!! I worked out this morning...through the back pain. I only did 30 min (a bit over 5 miles) on the bike...but since I haven't worked out in 2 weeks, I am pretty proud. My back is ok...but I am being very gingerly w/ it. Sat there was NO PAIN!!

Since I defended...I think I've put on 10 pounds! In 2 weeks?! I am going to do good w/ eating this week too. I get a small fill on Thursday. We are having lasagne tonight, but if I make a salad and have a small piece...I should be ok!

I have this big meeting today for a Structural Racism Townhall meeting I am organizing! It is a duty of the Human Rights Commission that was basically "dumped" on my lap. But the last guy completely dropped the ball, so I want to do it and do it VERY WELL. I'll be working closely w/ the mayor...it is my turn to shine!

Tracy...enjoy your TROUBLE!

Jane...I love the star thing...but then you need to reward yourself w/ something (not food) for each increment of stars gathered.

Laura...LOVE THE ONSIE! Very cute!

HAVE A GREAT DAY!

[HeatherO 7]

Hey All,

I hope you had a lovely weekend. I have had an exhausting weekend. I had an event or dinner at someones house every day since Wednesday and I am beat. I don't mean just tired, I mean utterly and completely exhausted. I need to crank down my social calendar a few notches . . . it just doesn't work well with late pregnancy.

I am excited today because I have a baby shower this afternoon. It will be a picnic in the park kind of deal so I am looking forward to it. If only i could find a way to fanagle a nap before I go, lol. :0)

Yesterday was a two milkshake kinda day. Have I lost my mind???? I think so. I don't know why I seem to be trying so hard to make the work on weight loss harder on myself after the baby comes.

I had corn on the cob yesterday, first time I have had it since last Summer. It was really good and I can no longer eat it banded when I am restricted. I can always eat a little corn with restriction but I get uncomfortable and am prone to pb'ing for a couple of days after. It is the only food that seems to give me delayed reaction misery when I am restricted (although it is fine with an empty band). Does anyone else get this?

There was a derby this weekend, lol??? I know that one exists but had no idea when it occurs. I don't really watch TV anymore with work, graduate school and socializing and my friends must not be following it much either since it didn't come up in conversation. It must not be as popular up here in the Northeast urban setting, or I must be living under a rock, because I didn't have a clue.

[janiebug 0]

Good morning!

Haydee I finally found your stuff and mailed it!!

I must have slept funny on my wrist because it is killing me!!

Take it easy Pam!! You get a star for exercising!! Heck I might even give you mine today!!

Tracy, stay out of TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!

[kity 2]

20 Tips for a better ride!

by Jon Gordon

1. Take a 10-30 minute “Thank you” walk every day. While you walk practice gratitude. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.

2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.

3. Buy a TIVO, tape your late night shows and get more sleep—it’s the ultimate energizer.

4. When you wake up in the morning complete the following statement: My purpose is to___________ today.

5. Live with the 3 E's. Energy, Enthusiasm, Empathy.

6. Read more books.

7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, qigong and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.

8. Do the “one thing” you have always wanted to do.

9. Dream more while you are awake.

10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less foods that are manufactured in plants.

11. Mentor someone and be mentored by someone.

12. Engage in daily random acts of kindness.

13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing positive energy into your life.

14. Don't waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control.. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.

15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.

16. Eat Breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid with a maxed out charge card.

17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.

18. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:

I am thankful for __________.

Today I accomplished____________.

19. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.

20. Enjoy the ride. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy it.

[Haydee 2]

Hi girls! Busy week last week for me and crazy weekend too...

I feel utterly exhausted and can't wait for the end of this month... I am seriously needing another vacation. Late nights here at the office and then lots of appointments at the wedding venue in the evenings.

Michelle and Pam - I can't wait to see ya'll soon. I'm gonna have to leave Sunday night instead of Monday morning though because my dad scheduled our vacation starting that Monday. So I get home from Palm Springs sunday night and leave for Cabo monday morning... Oh what a horrible predicament i'm in...

Pam - I'm so glad your back is feeling better. Was it anything to do with the exercises you were doing??

Michelle - YAY on disney! I love Disney and haven't been in about 5 years. Last time we went we said we wouldn't go back until one of us had kids but I don't think we realized that it would take us so long to get there, LOL. We might have to re-think that pact.

Jane - I'm so happy to hear that you're back under 300! Yay you. You are doing awesome with this new attitude that you have. I would do the 5th star for attitude. If you kept up a healthy attitude when it comes to your weight then I would award a 5th star. And then like Pam said, reward yourself but not with food.

Terry - Did you have fun shopping for your boss?? I absolutely love the process of spending money so even if i'm not shopping for me I'm still pretty darn happy, LOL. I wonder if I could ever be a personal shopper for someone? I have no taste but that won't matter, LOL...

Tracy - woo hoo on your workouts!! The hardest part is just getting there and you're doing that so go you!!

Judy - I wish we had an indoor Water park/hotel close to here. That sounds so awesome! I'm glad Kris is doing good!

Laura - Is Carson doing better with his sleeping? Are you getting enough rest?? That sucks about the money issue. But I think that everything will soon get back to normal... You're just not used to so much coming out at once...

Kat - I think your approach to your son and grandson is good. He needs to realize that there will be consequenses for him not teaching his son good behavior. I'm so glad that you're taking a stand now when he's little.

Okay, i'm sure I missed a bunch of you but I seriously need to get back to work now... I'll be back later!

[janiebug 0]

Terry, isn't it fun to spend other peoples money?? I can do such a great job!! Just found out my little noise in my car is going to cost me $300, what a bummer!! I have managed to save $320. Oh well at least I have some $ saved up!!

Pamela, thanks for the ride tips!!!

Hi, Suzie!!!!!!

[kity 2]

Hiya Girls~

Haydee...pick a later flight Sunday...as late as possible. I am sure MIchelle, Susanne and I will find something to do.

Do you guys want to take the celebrity tour? We get on an air conditioned bus and they drive us to all the famous people's houses? Just a thought...I've never done it, but it would ve fun to take some pictures of the famous houses. If not we can drink, shop and eat until the party.

Sure is quiet here. I guess Tracy really found some trouble...trouble sounds good right about now:wink:

[janiebug 0]

It is quiet!!!!!!

HELLO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[TracyK 3]

I'M ALIVE!! lol :thumbup:

Uhh, where is TERRY??? Speak up woman!

[TracyK 3]

OH, guess what.....

We have appts with our personal trainers for tomorrow. I requested a guy trainer... :thumbup: anyway... dh has a dude named David and I have this guy named Jason. I am SO excited!!

My tom never showed yet. Wonder what is up with that...the eating right & exercising maybe? Shocked my system? lol

:tt2: HiYa Judy

[Daisalana 33]

My tom never showed yet. Wonder what is up with that...

:huh2::tt2::ack2::thumbup:

Uhm I am just reading, don't have anything to post. Same stuff, different day..sittin around with work on laptop and Carson beside me. Since the Swine Flu breakout around here, I'm a shut-in.

[TracyK 3]

No Laura....if so I have ALOT of explaining to do to dh since he has been 'fixed'. LOL

[Daisalana 33]

As many as one in 100 vasectomies may fail to prevent pregnancy within five years of the procedure, a new study shows.

Researchers say that the study shows that like other birth control methods, vasectomies are not always 100% effective.

The study showed that six pregnancies were reported among 540 women within six weeks to 1.5 years after their husbands had a vasectomy.

Just gigglin'.

[TracyK 3]

:ack2::ohmy::tt2::huh2::thumbup:

[Daisalana 33]

Alright startin this over.. my new 'before'

Took at my 2 week post birth..

256lb, Size 15 bottom, Size 18 top

(I have developed thunder thighs!!!)