Happy Hump Day Everybody!

Good Morning and Happy Hump Day to Everybody! How is everyone? How goes the protein intake? water? supplements? exercise? I'm doing great on everything except the exercise. I got home from work late last night (with the best of intentions of working out) and I made dinner (french toasty cottage cheese pancakes, thank you Tia for the recipe!) (btw, they were tasty) and did a few things and before I knew it, it was 11:30 last night! Geesh, where does the time go? As I was driving in to work this morning I told myself that I need to stop playing around (talk the talk) and I need to walk the walk. I've been able to lose the weight I've lost without being consistent with exercise but I know I won't lose the final 15-20lbs without really putting the pedal to the metal. I got on the scale this morning and I've gained 2lbs from yesterday and yesterday I was 2lbs heavier than the day before..WTH??? I can't figure it out...I know I have not eaten that many calories! I keep ping-ponging between a low of 201 to a high ****il this last 4lb gain) of 204. I haven't lost any weight since the end of June/early July. I have to laugh when people post about "getting back to basics". I've never left the basics - it's all about protein. I rarely eat much of anything else. I try to get some veggies/fiber in each day so that my diet is balanced, but it's not like I've been in "carb city" living off the fat of the land the past two months. I guess my body just wants to hold onto this fat that its held onto for lo these many years..I dunno. Anybody doing anything special for this weekend? I think I'm gonna stay home (I've been working alot the past 4 weekends, plus a weekend away in Florida) and just kick back. I hope the weather isn't as crappy a I've been hearing it's going to be. I know we need the rain, but why couldn't it rain on a workday instead of a 3 day weekend? Have a Wonderful Day! Terry

Good morning Terry Today is a combination of Wed/Thurs for me because tomorrow is my Friday! I'm taking Friday off to get ready to go away for the weekend. Mr Mo is off also since he had to work the late shift on Saturday. We will probably leave noon-one-ish to drive up to the campground in Woodbine. I just looked at the weather forecast and unless something changes dramatically I'll be spending the 4 days 3 nights in a 40 foot tin can with two crazy cats ( AND Mr Mo ) in the rain!!! ARGHHHH!!!!! I was hoping to spend my time chilling by the pool and reading trashy romance novels .. We have never been able to get the satellite dish to work at this particular campground either, so I am at the mercy of 'network' tv ... double ARGHHH!!! I ordered the Mel Brooks set of 6 movies off eBay this past weekend, so maybe they will arive and we will watch goofy movies. Have the postponed staff meeting this morning. The firetruck pictures were a hit yesterday. By the time they got back from the ride, I had transfered the 12 pictures to a CD so they were all set. Have a vendor coming in to do a demo this afternoon. I am sort of interested in the demo, but I am sure there is going to be some 'resistance'. We are like many offices, there are some people who complain, but just don't like the idea of change either. Got my computer order all together and placed yesterday. IF I had gotten that new job upstairs .. I would have a new puter .. LMAO .. that was one of the ones I ordered yesterday. It's a totally new position so there is no equipment (or office even yet) for the position. Uhoh .. look at the time . I need to scoot .. have a great day! Hugs, Mo

Good morning everyone! What a day ahead of me...I have to start stocking my supply closet and putting these sealed bags together for the ambulances. And, in order to do that I have to go over to my main office on the other side of town. Ahhh well, makes the day go by quicker I guess. Not much planned for this weekend. I am (kinda) upset that I don't work on Monday...with no plans, that just means that I will be sitting in the house doing nill. Well, going to start my water and take my vitamins...Have a good day!

GM Everyone! Well, my drive to work was sooooo much fun!!! NOT!!! Still can't figure out the reason for the delay, but it's a baaadd sign when you get onto 695 and see brakelights. So, I got to work about 45 minutes later than norm!!! Last night was busy for me, too, but not as late - I did go to the gym right after work - easier to do when I wor****il 4 as opposed to 5 like today. Sweated a lot, and eyeballed the timer on the treadmill a whole lot, but was glad, as always, that I had done it. Afterward, picked up the kids and took them grocery shopping - Tia's always good for a lunchable or two, and I can usually introduce Kaity to some new, healthy things - last night was whole wheat mini bagels, which were a hit. Forget the little one - if it ain't orange, hot dogs or chicken nuggets, he ain't doing it!!!! It was funny to watch Kaity eat guacamole on Saturday - not a hit!!! After the grocery store, I had to take them to my house to get baths because Gary's ho****er heater went kablooey. It's always something, but I guess that's to be expected when your house was built in B.C.!!! Back to their house for a snack and bed, and then I could finally go home! Horrible, horrible tooth pain, all the way to my ear last night, so I took 3 Tylenol, rubbed some Anbesol on my gums and was GONE! This morning was the first morning in a week that I really haven't been in pain. I guess it's getting better. Brought the Tylenol & Anbesol with me, just in case!!! Terry, I'm right there with ya, hon - I'm not moving much weight-wise, and I KNOW I'm being much more compliant that most people as far as my protein and not overdoing it on other things, which is what makes it so frustrating. We've both come so far in a short period of time! But you're like me - you want it NOW!!! Let's see, this weekend is kid-free, which is always kind of weird, because I wonder/worry about what they're doing with MOTY. I think Mom & I are going to go to the Amish Market in ****eysville on Saturday, and maybe to a flea market (ick!), and probably some place for lunch. Sunday morning, I'm meeting my bgf for coffee - which seems to be the only time we can ever get together at Starbucks (imagine that!) in White Marsh. Kaity & I are going to see Material Girls with Hilary and Hayley Duff, and afterward, I have some typing to do, and will probably cook some things for the week. Mom's going to a family reunion picnic, which I have no desire to attend. So it looks to be pretty busy. We'll probably cook out, or under Gary's patio, on Monday. Mo, have a good time in the tin-can. Take your trashy novels anyway! Just remember, a bad day in a mobile home beats a good day at work!!!! Leslie, hope you're doing better. I also hope to see you at DVR's next support group meeting. Not sure of the date/time, but I'll let you know. I also hope you can make it on 9/10!!!! Okay, everybody, have a great day!! Tia

I do have to say .. it is an upscale tin can!!! Hugs, Mo

"Back to Basics".... hmmm I too feel like I've never left and that was almost 3 years ago... One thing I do when I swear I'm not doing anything different is bring out the measuring cups and measure everything... I've always tracked Protein, Water, Fruit, Vegies, Starch - the nutrition program from day one in my surgeon's practice, now I've actually added a calorie component. That is enlightening. If you don't track calories add that for a day, two, week. When I think I need to shake things up... I go back to eating that 1/4 C. Cottage Cheese instead of 1/2 C serving. For me, I really have to watch carbs... I increase the water and I add 30 minutes of exercise... It's crazy but to maintain or take off those last pesky pounds is the challenge of this journey... worth it every bit... but nonetheless challenging... Best wishes, Lisa

Thanks, Lisa! You're right - it's easy to THINK we're doing it right, but another thing to actually SEE what we're doing! Thanks, Teresa