Daily thread - Friday 4th February

[caz.martin]

Morning buddies :wave:

Its another dry start to the day here in the S.E. of England but the forecast is rain with temps of 9c/48f and over night temps of 4c/39f.

I'm off to work again today, last day for this week as I only work two full days a week. Decided to work part time until DD leaves school which will be in another 16 months time then I'll have to find full time work.

DBF isn't feeling any better yet so I haven't seen him since Monday so he doesn't give me this cold back, which is nice of him but I do miss him. DD is feeling better and I'm feeling better too, even though the cold hasn't gone away yet, still got a stuffy nose. Hopefully I can get rid of it completely before I go back to work next week.

:D :crazy: :bcbsalute

[Hanna]

Good morning Caroline and others who will follow

Still feeling weirded out by not being able to exercise, and lika Shar said, actually have been crying a little... So the plan for the weekend is walk! And maybe some shopping!


Debbie, you wrote this yesterday:
Have been staying on plan this week except for today when I had homemade macaroni and cheese for supper! Need to count my points there. It was sure worth it.
I was wondering what you mean? Did you intentionally go off program with the Mac and cheese? Please say that you didn't. If you did, please check out the BCB philosophy. Staying OP 24/7 is not only possible, but the only way we do it around here!!! :bcbsalute (I don't mean to point any fingers or anything, the statement just made me react!)

Everyone, have a great weekend!

Hanna

[ChristineP]

Good morning everyone,

I am here alone with the two little ones, and so far all is well (knock on wood)!

Nathan slept through the night, and though Lexi did not take a nap yesterday, she was relatively well-behaved. She did cry terribly when we took DH to the airport, which was heart-breaking! She is definitely a "Daddy's Girl".

Not too much going on today, except doing the kid's laundry, and making another recipe for black bean soup - I am hoping that this one turns out thicker than the last one that I made. This one is a Cooking Light magazine recipe that a friend recommended to me.

Well, I hope that everyone has a great Friday!

Take care all,
Christine :D

[WWLifer]

Morning all.

TGIF:crazy: It has been one weird week. Yesterday I never made it to the computer. Crazy day at work. One of my students ran out of the gym. He is a runner so we guard the door. The teacher assistant who he got past blacked out and was taken to the hospital. A bit later we had a fire drill. These type of events are difficult for children with special needs to handle-they like everything to be the same each day. I had a power point presentation after school and did not make it home until late and I was wiped out. Today we will have a sub for the TA and that makes days more challenging too.

I am looking forward to a nice peaceful weekend.

Have a great OP day buddies.

Sarah

[dawmich]

Good Morning,

A snowy start here this morning. :mad: Very wet and heavy.

Sarah I hope you get that peaceful weekend.
Carolyn I am glad that you and DD are feeling better. I hope DBF gets well soon

I may not be on much this weekend because I have a lot of planning and cooking to do for the Superbowl party at my house. Go PATS:headover: :headover:

Have a great weekend!
Dawn

[AbbySV]

Good Morning All!

Well, w/i last night was okay. I only lost .2 pounds, but I am happy with it, it was a loss and not a gain, so that will do. We had a nice discussion at our meeting too, except for this one lady who always talks a lot and is kind of a "know-it-all" type of person. I realize she probably can't help how she is, but for someone like me who is a little more reserved she can get to be a bit annoying at times.

DH's job interview went GREAT last night! He was very happy about how it went and seemed to think he should be getting a call back for sure. I really hope his feelings are right. It sounded like the interviewers were pretty pleased and impressed with him.

My dad called me yesterday on my cell phone, while I was at work. He knows that I can't really talk while at work, but since he has been at home and sitting all alone after his surgery I think he is getting bored and lonely, and maybe even a little depressed. He has always been so active in his work and now he has to stay at home for 6 weeks resting his back so it can heal. He was getting really emotional about things even started to cry when talking with me. I hate to hear him be like that, I really wish I wasn't 2.5 hours away from him so that I could visit more often. I think he is just starting to think about things way too mcuh since he has so much time on his hands, because he even brought up how it has been almost 2 years since my grandpa (his father) passed away, and it is really getting him down. So, I told him that DH and I are coming to visit again next weekend and I think that will really make his day. I want to try and plan something a little special so that it can get his mind off of being stuck at home. Anyone have any ideas?

Well, time to get back to work. TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Abby

[SharB]

Morning everyone! Posting a bit earlier today! I wrote reponses to several people, so I hope they read the daily yesterday evening.

DD seems to be better today after 12 hrs of sleep, though weak from the lack of food. Usually when she wakes up, we dress and clean up first, but today she wanted to eat right away. She wants to go to school, so I don't see a reason not to let her go. There's no fever and no sick symptoms. I'll just make sure I keep my phone in my sock or something at the gym.

I've realized this morning that I still have no idea how my body works. I was very bad last week, so dedicated myself to being POP this week. I didn't use any flex, but used my APs. All of the sudden last night, I REALLY wanted some candy. I had a packet of chewy Mix Ups (chewy sweet-tarts, spree, and shockers). It's 4 pts for the packet, so I figured, what the heck. I ended up eating more than that in candy, about 10 pts in all, but still, since I hadn't used any flex, and ate 22 pts in VERY healthy foods, I figured I was o.k. So I get on the scale this morning, and it's down from yesterday! I think for the next week, I'm going to focus on eating healthy food, and incorporating my APs and flex into my daily pts, for a total of about 33 pts a day. I know this seems high to a lot of people, but I really think when I get crazy about the scale and food, and try to restrict myself more, it works against me on all counts. I did a couple of calculators on how many calories I'll need at goal with my lifestyle, and it's around 2,300--that's a lot of points!

Anyway, sorry to ramble on so much, but I'm obsessing with making this program work for me for the rest of my life, so I need to figure out how to maximize my intake for maximum results (eat more--stay happy--binge less)

I hope the rest of you have a very happy day!

Ashlee--I could have sworn I wrote a personal to you yesterday, but it must have just been in my head. Congrats on your loss. I would go for the same tomorrow!

Dawn--A party sounds like fun! We are so boring!

Caroline--I envy your job! Sounds like you'll be great at it. If DH gets a new job, we'll be moving sooner, which will give me some more opportunities. Feel better!

Abby--I know how you feel. My dad had back surgery almost a year ago, and he also lives 2 1/2 hrs away. He's not the emotional type (I was 22 the first time he said he loved me), but when he allowed me to come for the surgery, I knew he was scared. I went out there 4 times in 2 mos. He powered through his home rehab, and went to on site early, and was discharged from both months early. He's recovered to a point where he's pain free and doing more than his surgeon ever thought he would! Depression is the biggest hinderence to recovery, so I hope he feels better soon! I really don't think you need to plan anything special--your being there will probably be just what he needs!

Hanna--Good for you for planning to take charge and get out! Walking sounds perfect!

Christine--My DH travels too, but DD has only ever cried once. She's so used to him being gone--it's almost sadder that it doesn't upset her!

[ashlee]

Good Morning group:

Quite a mild day here, no sun yet. Supposed to be a mild weekend too. Took snow down.

Not much time this morning as I got up late. Yesterday was a so so day. My boss is still in a mood about something. Think it's a family thing.

I have hair appt. at 10:30 and need to go downtown first. Downtown and my hairdresser are close in distance :lol: Then, I'm going to the Mall for a few things and home.

Didn't get the walking in yesterday as I had too much to do and needed to go downtown, etc.

Anyway, I'll try to do personals later.

Ashlee :walking: (at Mall and hopefully later on too)

[Panda Bear 62]

Good Morning,

We're almost off to school and it's the morning I work in ds's classroom. Then I have to remember to order lunch and deliver it to dd's teacher at noon. (It's teacher appreciation week, around Catholic schools week) I'm SO afraid I will forget!

This week is going well, food wise......it's amazing how some weeks are so easy and some are just so hard.

We talked alot about what motivates us now at my WW meeting. I love shopping for smaller clothes! And since I travel with dd for baton, I also love packing.......it's so much easier with smaller clothes.

Panda

[AbbySV]

SharB, Thanks for the comments on my dad. I really hope he isn't getting depressed either, I think it is more that he has too much time on his hands and is thinking about things too much. Plus, this surgery has put things into perspective for him, he is so thankful that he can even walk now. I'm sure he will be okay, I just wish I could go over there sooner.

[MrsLinda]

Morning; I think??? Yes it's still morning.

I'm very late today. I was out bright and early with lots of errands to run. Now I'm trying to get caugh up with my "fun stuff". But I think I'll have to put that on hold and get ready for DS to come home with some friends. He has a half day today and pretty soon they'll be stomping in. Oh I hope they eat lunch out!! :ugh:

Later buddies!!! http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/23/23_2_30.gif

[Jan43]

Good Morning Everybuddy! :wave:

It's a gorgeous morning so I can't wait to get outside to enjoy it more!

I really don't have much planned for today or the weekend. DD is having her car serviced tomorrow morning so I'll pick her up so we can have a few hours alone. I think it's been two weeks since I've seen her and the kids.

I'm just about finished with my book and found that I don't get hungry reading; definitely watching TV! I picked up a bag of mixed hard candy, 3 for 1pt and that takes care of any "urge to splurge" feelings that creep up during the day.

I hope you all have a terrific weekend! Abby, wtg on another loss! :bcbsalute