Happy Wednesday!

Ugh.  I drink coffee every morning.  I can't live without it now.  I did the skinny lattes, and probably should switch back but OY!! The cost!!!  I'm already broke!! Poor Karington!  I can't imagine being self conscious over something at 4!  But I know it happens.  I had a cousin diagnosed with anorexia at 4!!!! Anyway, she IS beautiful and I guess if she gets it taken care of now, it is better than having to worry about it when she is in high school and stuff.  My neice had a severe overbite, it affected her speech and everything.  The kids at school made fun of her.  Her self esteem was LOW.  Karington will not have to put up with that.  Now she is 13 and has been in braces (and headgear at night) for 2 years.  She is a completely different person.  The change is remarkable.   Can't wait to see you on Saturday!

I was going to call you and remind you that you have NO excuse not to be at Chief's Saturday!!!!!  Can't wait!!!!! 

HAPPY HUMP DAY EVERYONE! life is good, we are camping this weekend and Nataija just turned 3! WOO HOO!  I am ok. Life is moving along nicely. I am preparing for the holidays, started my Christmas shopping and my dad is coming to SC from Cali for Thanksgiving! WOO HOO!! My brother moved out here about a month ago from Cali and is in the process of getting a job with the Sheriff's dept.. but hes single and in need of a lady...UGH! thats about it. Just workin and getting ready for Jan... so I can get my butt back in school! Glad to see everyone is doing good! GOOD LUCK ON SATURDAY! YOU GUYS ROCK AND SHOUDL TOTALLY FRAME A PIC FOR DR. BOUR'S OFFICE!!!

Good Morning, Kathy (well, I guess It's afternoon now!!)

Hope that your good eating day is still going well!!! I worked 2nd shift last night, then made a stop on the way home , and finally got into bed around 3 am....so I haven't done too much today yet.

However, I'm getting up and out to the gym today. First time since before my vacation. I gotta get scheduled with my trainer and get back on track with the exercise. The good news, is that my weight has not moved UP since before I did the 5-day pouch test about a month ago.

Looking forward to seeing everyone at Melissa's party!!!!

Hugs,
Dianne

Hey Dianne... I meant to ask you a while back but how much did you drop on the pouch test?  Did it help you with you wanting carbs?  I have noticed that I can eat sweet stuff much to easily and need to nip it in the bud right now!  Have a great time at the gym... Pam

I dropped about 5 pounds, 3 of which was probably water weight and 2 stayed off. I wasn't one for wanting carbs much...my biggest cravings were oh yeah protein wafers. That craving has subsided (but I went cold turkey on them when I went on the cruise).

But the biggest thing that I noticed is that I'm staying away from too many soft calorie foods (or slider foods, the ones that go down easy), and trying to eat more solid foods that stay with me longer. And amazingly, I can't eat too much of that stuff!! Oh and it got me back to not drinking and eating at the same time. It's so easy to get out of that habit, but you have to do it to be successful.

Even though I'm 1-1/2 years out, I'm not finished with this journey!!!

So are we going to see your pretty self this Saturday at Melissa's party????

Hugs,
Dianne

Hey that is awesome. I am with you on the drinking while I eat and eating slider foods. I really need to concentrate on those points. I also need to get away from bad carbs! I am going to be there. Can't wait to see your gorgeous self. Hope you bring pictures of you cruise. I know you had a blast. BTW, I love your avatar. (Can't remember if I told you that yet.)  *brain farts*  Pam

Hey Kathy.... sorry but I am not to entertaining. I will leave that to the on board comedians.  I hope your day is still going well without the boss around. Don't you just feel so free when they are not around to bug you?? Have a wonderful day... Pam 

Good afternoon Kathy I was so impressed with you last night.  You ARE a success!!!!  I can't wait to run with my friends Saturday!!!!!  It is going to be great!!!!!  I am so lucky to have such great friends and inspirations in my life!!!! I can't wait to see everyone at Chief's.  We are going to have a blast...as long as we don't have that ignorant waiter again

I am taking the night off from running tonight but am going back tomorrow night!!!!!!  It will be my last run before my VERY FIRST RACE!!!!!!!!

  

I so need to come and blow off some steam but that is the draw back of what I do now...  I cant make it and I am so upset.  Maybe another weekend. 

Happy B-day Melissa on Monday.

Julie