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Hi kindergarten......where are you traveling today?   Hope you are having a lovely time!  Yes, I hope the bluebird sighting brings back the blue skies!  We could use the sunshine.  After a couple of gloomy days we are ready for it.  Sounds like we have some more days of rain though.  Well, I must make the best of it.....have another cleaning project to work on.     Enjoy your day!!

Kindergarten sounds Iike you had a perfect day. With that kind of eating your weigh in will great!! You go girl!!

Wow, everyone seems to be doing so well....eating good food and exercising...one of my favourite exercises is window shopping...it's amazing how far you walk without noticing....



I'm getting better at belly dancing...I've bought a shimmy belt and a long scarf....perhaps I need to upgrade from the track pants and gym shoes though



This week I've also started interval walking and running with a friend...we're following an iPhone app and taking it slowly...I think my body is enjoying it but it's only been two days so we'll see how it goes....



Look after yourselves.....

Hey Ladies,



It's snowing here again, but after I take my shower I'm going to get my butt outside and throw a ball for Baxter and Murray in the backyard. We all are feeling cooped up and need the exercise. After that I'm going to try some Pilates exercises that won't stress my foot or my arm - sounds like ab work to me. I just can't wait to be walking regularly again in the woods. Right now I couldn't make it down or up my very steep driveway because of foot pain.



I'm so happy that all of you are doing well. I am doing well with my eating - trying to get the cholesterol numbers down. It's not easy, but it will be worth it if it works.

Hi everyone...you are all up early today....especially you kindergarten!   tenaj...have a great first day back at work...Its a good week for you, cleared for exercise, getting back into your routine...all the best to you!

I didn't get as much accomplished yesterday as i wanted, kindergarten....I can get easily distracted. Just managed to rearrange a little bit of clutter, and then it was time to get supper started...would rather cook than clean!   Sounds like you had a fun day yesterday....have another one today!

Rocket....we had snow on the ground here today too...just a little but enough to make the roads slippery.  don't think the road crews prepared for this one.  Have you had very much snow this winter?  Its so pretty at first, but now that its almost March....am ready for a change.  I take the generic femara and I hear that it can cause an increase in ones cholesterol, so far I have been okay but its something I have to watch too.  You are eating such a healthy diet, its bound to have an effect on your numbers! 

Tammy...you definitely need to get the whole belly dancing outfit...gauzy veils and all...and don't forget the little finger cymbals!    Sounds like so much fun!  

Have a good day everyone.......whatever you do and where ever you go!

Have a fun day at the zoo!   You will get lots of walking in.....we have a  nice zoo here in Columbus.  I always like to see the aquarium and the penguins.  Havent been there in quite a while...we usually end up going in the summer when it is so hot that the animals are all staying inside to keep cool! 

I am picturing a bunch of us belly dancing....   The zumba dvd hasnt come in at the library yet, am still anxiously waiting to try that out.  I was playing a celtic music cd the other day...my daughter used to Irish dance a little and I just love the music....when I wasnt feeling well, I put my music away and getting it out the other day, I was just hopping and jigging all around the living room!  Thought they should make an Irish music exercise dvd for all of us who love that music!  Lots of good music to dance and exercise to out there....Latin, Irish, Middle Eastern....put whatever kind  you like on and just get that body moving!!  

Have a joyful day, kindergarten!

I love the idea of all of us doing dancing together!! How fun that would be.

Kathy, Lily is growing so quickly. Hope you had fun at the zoo. It's been a few years since I've been to a zoo, but have fond memories. I think the last time I went to the Bronx Zoo was when we took my girl scout troop over 12 years ago.

Jaytee & Rocket, I hope the weather is improving & you get to go out for a nice walk or play with the pups. I love all kinds of music....I love to crank up the tunes & boogie around the house while I clean. 

Hi Tammy, CookieMonster & ATeamNana & anyone else popping in. 

I had a good day back to work, thanks all for the kind words. It was good to get back to taking care of patients.  I do perfer to take care of them instead of being the patient!! I exercised & did the treadmill this morning & feel very good! Will try to repeat again tomorrow. I am out of the house early tomorrow to volunteer at a local church for health screening, flu shots & such....this is my first time, looking forward to it.

Have a wonderful day!! Lots of water & healthy eating!

Hi, Tenaj!!! Happy Friday!! I am so glad too, that you are no longer a patient, but are helping others!!! I too love nurses, with all the hospital stays that I have had, they were my angels, always so good to me!! Thank you, Tenaj!!!! I hope you know how much you are appreciated!!!!Enjoy your day tomorrow, I am sure they all so appreciate your help!!! I am going to our church tomorrow as well, to get everything ready for communion on Sunday!!!

Jaytee, good for you, green tea and no graham crackers!! Even though, you should be allowed to have just one!!!! He,he,he!!!! Hope you had a great evening with your hubby!!!



Hubby and I took a long walk using weights, one each though!!! And I lost 2.8lbs at weigh in this morning!!! Total of 10 Lbs since Jan. 28th!! Gosh, hope you don't think I am bragging, I am just so happy that finally I have found a something that really works. So sorry that I promoted that one book, and some of you bought it. Sorry again!!!That diet did work, but only short term. I know all of you are trying so hard, and that motivates me as well!!!! Thank you so much, wonderful ladies!!!

Hi, Tammy thank you so much for your happy wishes!!! This thread has been such an inspiration for me.!!!! I am so glad that you are here!!!  Ireland is definitely on my bucket list one day. My mother's family is from County Cork, did I spell that right? I am sure you enjoyed this beautiful country!!

Jaytee, Tenaj, ATeamNana, Rocket and CookieMonster, Please have a wonderful weekend!!!!

Kindergarten, wow!!!! 10lbs....that's fantastic! So happy for you, you're such an inspiration. I learned a lot from that diet book, so please don't apologize.

Hope everyone is well & enjoying their Sunday.

Hi all.....I had a busy day with work so I didn't get to exercise. I did eat well though....hopefully I will have a good scale day tomorrow. I'm off until the weekend so I plan on lots of exercise this week & healthy eating. Have a great evening. (((Hugs)))

Kathy, big congrats on the weight loss! You really do inspire me. I'm eating healthier because of that inspiration, so a big thank you as well!



My foot is improving and I was able to take a short walk by the lake with my DH. It felt SO good to be outside, even though it was snowing. Yesterday I joined the fitness center and will strive to work out several days per week riding the exercise bike and a lymphedema pool class twice a week. I also have exercises I can do at home, along with cleaning my house. That should burn some calories! I desperately need to get my cholesterol number down. I eat very little meat or cholesterol-laden foods. I started eating oatmeal every morning with an apple. I eat a very high fiber diet and almost no processed food.



I hope all of you ladies have a lovely and blessed day!

Rocket....so excited to see you were able to take a walk!!!  First of many, many more to come!  Looks like my exercise tomorrow will be shoveling snow...have heard we could expect anywhere from 2-6 inches.  Will see in the morning.  By the weekend its supposed to be in the 50s, so it will not stick around very long.  Hope it is winters last hurrah!  

kindergarten, the group walk sounds nice..  Are there lots of flowers already in bloom out in Ca?   I'm definitely ready for flowers here.  Got a ways to go though.

Had a difficult day yesterday,  was out of town and got back late last night.  Today was ripe for emotional eating, but I did pretty well.  Late afternoon I had my green tea and a small bowl of grapes.   I sit and sip the tea...helps get my mind back on track and of course, I want to be able to write and tell you all that I resisted temptation!  Am happy to report that my husbands box of Girl Scout cookies was only missing 1 cookie!   Any other day like this,  and i could easily have polished off half a box....at one sitting!  Thanks for all the gentle reminders about the tea..... and water.  I have found myself not drinking enough water again.  Having to really make a conscious effort, but I'm working on it.

Well...will say goodnight to you all.  I used to tell my kids after they had a trying day..".Today was a difficult day...tomorrow will be better".   Need to tell it to myself tonight!

Good Morning!

This has been a long winter...today we are bracing for another nor'easter!! They are unsure of how much snow 4-8" possible with high winds..enough!! My daffodils that are popping are getting confused. lol 

Jaytee, sorry to hear you had a bad day yesterday. Today will be a better day. You have a faithful, strong positive attitude that will get you through it. I too love my green tea. The best part is that I drink it without any sweetener. When I have my cup of Lipton/tetley tea I add a small amount of agave & no fat 1/2 & 1/2. I try to limit that to the morning only. My daugther brought home a box of organic mango green tea & that is very delicous also. Nice to mix it up. I do like to have an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. I love girl scout cookies, actually I love most cookies, and now I label read & make sure the snack is worth my while. I don't deprive myself though, I'll have 1-2 whole wheat fig newtons (50-100) or something else that is no more than 100 calories. I have learned that I am a stress eater...hard to keep all the stress away, but I'm working on it!!

Rocket, glad to hear your a bit better & got to take a walk the other day. Are you counting your calories?? It sounds like you are not eating enough...please be careful....starving yourself of calories makes your body store fat in response...Small frequent meals are the best. Eating 70% of your calories before 3 PM helps also. Stay safe in this crazy weather. I prefer plain or flavored seltzer water to drink. I like it so I am able to drink much more of it. When I work, I pack my cooler for the road & drink 3-4 cans plus my cup of greent tea while I'm working. When I brought a water bottle I found I didn't drink enough. The good thing is I gave up all soda.

Kindergarten,  your scenery sounds breath taking where you live. Even nicer to do it with friends. Visiting California is on my bucket list!! I was invited to a wedding in San Diego this weekend, where my son is the best man. Unfortnutely we couldn't make it. It would be so nice if we all lived near each other & got to do take those kind of walks with each other.. I do think of you ladies while I exercise & try to maintain my healthy eating all day. I don't want to come back & tell you I have failed. You are an inspiration to me & want to be for you too!!

Hello CookieMonster, AtTeamNana & Tammy..miss you

Have a great day!

Dear Jaytee, you are so good, one Girl Scout cookie!!! I normally consume the whole box!!! I gave up sweets for Lent, God help me when Lent is over, he, he,he!!!!! I am sorry that you had a difficult day, you are certainly allowed enjoy comfort food on days like that. Tomorrow will be a better day. I have been having days like that!! Lack of hormones and taking aromasin. But I come here and you all make me feel better!!!

As Tenaj said, I sure wish we could all walk together!! I just have a feeling, that we might all meet one day!!!

Rocket, hope you are feeling better each day, and that once the weather cooperates, you will be out walking and taking in the sunshine!!!!!