Buddy System 11-7&8 It's the weekend! - Bootcamp Buddies

grannie-k · #1 11-07-2009, 07:51 AM

Morning glories...

wake up!

grannie-k · #2 11-07-2009, 07:52 AM

uh oh they took my frog away...

mseeebee · #3 11-07-2009, 08:09 AM

Sandy, you should go on a frog hunt! He was cute!! How you doing today? Good supper last night? I had turkey sammie with tomato, and it was really good!

Cat, now don't lose us again. Welcome aboard. Sometimes we all lose our way, but the wagon slowed down so you can hop back on! Wagon almost had to come to a complete halt for me to get on! But am trying again now, and we take it one day at a time.

I won't try to go back to yesterday, but will catch each of you as you come on. Should be off and on throughout the day.

Big2Little4Me · #4 11-07-2009, 08:59 AM

morning all. off to a baby shower for the day. looking forward to it. catch up with you later

mseeebee · #5 11-07-2009, 09:37 AM

Morning Cressa. Have a good time at the shower. Paul T going with you?

grannie-k · #6 11-07-2009, 09:51 AM

Good morning Esther. yes dinner last night was very nice and good too! He seems to forget the little things mean a lot.

Cressa have fun at the baby shower.

I will try to go back to see what I missed after work last night later today. Just a lazy stay at home day for me today. hubby and son going to a bach party tonight so home alone will be nice. tomorrow grocery shopping for the month. have to make menu plan and grocery list today..ok not so lazy day..doing a month menu plan worked out good last month and still have a few extra's left to cook. (don't cook on his night shift)

I am going to try to post my starting pic and current pic. had trouble uploading the new one last night....

It is a beautiful day here. Supposed to get up to the 80's

where are the rest of the buddies?

karen out on the back porch drinking coffee/

Rhonda sleeping or running already.

Tanya going to take it easy today. feeling better I hope.

katy getting better too? going to have visits from grandkids today? no exercise last night but it is on the list today.

who am I forgetting????

grannie-k · #7 11-07-2009, 10:24 AM

deleting this post pictures posted after... love dial up

grannie-k · #8 11-07-2009, 10:26 AM

now why does this one post?????????

grannie-k · #9 11-07-2009, 10:28 AM

Onederland!!!!!

mseeebee · #10 11-07-2009, 10:59 AM

Sandy, WTG there!!!! Can really tell you have gone down. Happy happy for you! Is that your new kitchen? You have a useable island! I love it.

Have my nice loooong shower all done now. Gotta go start the spaghetti sauce to simmer while I find a chore to do. Sure wont have to look hard to do that!

sfslave0814 · #11 11-07-2009, 12:43 PM

Howdy buddies, and happyweekend to all!

Sandy, wow girl!! You can really see the difference in your pictures. I have to admit that I hate having pics of myself taken because I can tell how rubenesque I am. (I refuse to say phat)

Anyway, we should all start taking more pics! Sorry about the demise of the hopping frog-we will miss him. My wagging tail dog got lost somewhere too.

Esther, the chores are always right there staring us in the face, aren't they? Oh well, I guess we all need something to do-I just wish I had a little less some days. I love turkey and tomato sandwiches. I need to start baking bread again, and find a great recipe for high fiber, lower cal bread. I used to have this great recipe...just have to find it again. Therein lies the problem.

I have had nothing but problems here at work today, but all is fixed and solved and I'm taking a few moments to rest the old foot and talk. I had ice on my foot for a while-it's been really hurting the past 2 days and I don't know why. Different type hurting too, like it's just throbbing. I go to the podiatrist this next week, so if it continues, I can ask why.
STill haven't seen the female-the male is very friendly, and I have to figure out a good name for him. I can't call him Killer-he's a very nice kitty, and he even is trying so hard to be friends with Mack....Mack on the other hand is trying to tone down his prey instinct....or rather I am trying to tone down his prey instinct and he's gotten a bit better, so I hope that some day he'll just accept the cat and get over it. He is still top dog and probably always will be.
My son is here this weekend to help in the basement. I am wondering if there is an ulterior motive involved, so it'll be interesting to see if there is any. I didn't see him last night-I had to go to bed before he got there. Have to stop at the grocery after work too-I forgot the celery.

Last thing I want to do after work today, but can't be helped.

OK, over and out. Sorry that we seem to have buddies who are still sickly. Get better buds!!

sfslave0814 · #12 11-07-2009, 12:47 PM

Some beauties for my buddies:

mseeebee · #13 11-07-2009, 02:51 PM

Nancy, what is that white flower with the spikes? That is so unique! I love it. Hope your foot gets better today after the ice. Frustrating when we forget something at the store! Have a good time with your son, after you get the motive out and done with.

Just did my Wii. I only do about 23 minutes. Burned out by then. But I am showing some progress in some of the exercises. Gerry is doing good in the ones he does. He is so good with the hula hoop. I can't even get 5 twists done!

While I was getting dinner on the table, he got busy and booked a cruise for us, leaving next Sunday! Isn't he the sweetest man! So I have to really get on the ball and get everything done this week that is on my agenda. Ironing, especially!!!

Having some popcorn now. Spaghetti was really good at lunch.

Will check back later.

grannie-k · #14 11-07-2009, 03:35 PM

Esther pack me in one of your bags please???? Yes the new me is in my new kitchen and I love my island..when Joey comes over and in a goofy mood he will go round and round the island...glad I didnt have one when he was little! I noticed both those pictures were taken in the kitchen. tells me i need to get out of the kitchem

nancy & esther thank you for the compliment...and I am like you I dont like pictures of me but new compared to old. I do like. hope your foot gets better. enjoy being with your son tonight. did he ever get the cd account figured out?

Ok the guys are taking me "out" later. We are going over to some friends to sit around. but they have a lovely place stocked with deer and it is relaxing just to sit out and watch them..need to get dressed and find my face. havent made the menus or grocery list yet...oh well...

k8edid2000 · #15 11-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Sandy, I love your pictures, even the before one. You really can tell a great difference. WTG.

Esther, I would love a cruise...only been on one several years ago. I have never seen SC so carefree as that week.

Nancy, thanks for the beauty...I needed it.

Stephie and Clarissa spent the night last night, and although I was feeling a little better, I think I definitely overdid it. They left a little after 1 pm. I have been trying to stay awake since then, but not having much luck. SC worked at the football game earlier, then went in for an overtime shift, so nice and quiet here now. I am so very, very tired...I know these things take a while to get over completely, but I am so ready to be back to my old self. Going to get in a nice shower, maybe do my toenails, and snuggle up with a book or 2. No exercise for me again, today, just not feeling up to it.

mseeebee · #16 11-07-2009, 04:29 PM

Katy, take it easy. Try not to overdo and have and have a set-back. I so much want to bring my oldest ggd home with me when we go to California in June. Haven't talked Gerry into it yet. He loves the family, but when it is quiet time, it is time for us to be alone. But she is a very quiet child, so I wouldn't anticipate any problem at all.

Sandy, love to watch the deer. We haven't had any the last two years. Neighbors had their woods cut, and I guess they are too exposed to come this far any longer. But we did get to watch a family of coons last week. They were having a ball getting the persimmons off the ground.

Gerry is watching the lsu game, so think I might go do a nap in a bit.

strawberryjayne · #17 11-07-2009, 05:03 PM

WOW WEEEEE! WHO IS THAT SEXY MAMA THAT GOT US STARTED TODAY?
　
Here froggie froggie; maybe he seen your pic, turned into a prince and will be coming down your drive any moment now!!
　
Esther, just hanging out at home today? Ger let you near the Wii yet?
　
Cressa, enjoy baby shower
　
Sandy, I’m staying in today; knocking out items for show next weekend. I’m not even getting out of my pj’s
　
Hey Nancy, thanks for the pretties; it’s been a while! Enjoy having Brad there for the weekend but tell him wallet is superglued shut till the wedding is over!
　
Esther, what in the world were you cooking to make that man book a cruise just out of the blue?! Lol
You deserve it; where to this time???
　
Sandy, you look SupraFrantastic! You’ll be looking real hot on the back of that Harley! Really, you can soooo tell a difference. Good job lady!
　
Katy, enjoy your shower and book. Hopefully you’ll be back to yourself by tomorrow.,

mseeebee · #18 11-07-2009, 05:17 PM

Rhonda, lol!!! I was just cooking a simple spaghetti and salad lunch. but that is one of his favorite meals. I did get to do the Wii ths afternoon, before the game came on. I am really enjoying it. How are you doing on the ciggies? Good luck with it.

I had a mental list of things I wanted to get done, but didn't do any of them. Oh Well!!!!

Tanya324 · #19 11-07-2009, 09:03 PM

just checking in. had the PC booth this morning. it was not good. very slow. i got two orders - maybe $50 total. im gonna tag those onto my friends party from this week.

came home after that and made white chicken chili - so good! ran to petco w/Miya to get Gizmo some food and stuff for his cage. came home and cleaned gizmo's cage. John was here helping hubby clean the garage out so we ended up having a fire to get rid of some of that stuff. was nice. then i ran and grabbed supper. we splurged for sushi and it was soooooooo good!! doing laundry now and heading to bed on the earlier side tonight. gonna be on the road by 7 to head for the train station

im feeling ok but very stuffed up today! ill try to check in again later or at least tomorrow from nyc

strawberryjayne · #20 11-07-2009, 09:51 PM

Esther, ciggy free! Totally free, day 4.

Guess I better confess as to what I've been up to. This is something I've thought long and hard about over the last 1 1/2 years so I am not jumping into anything here.

I am currently fasting; clear liquids only; and am ridding myself of any nicotine. Why you ask? Because I am scheduled for RnY on Wednesday Nov 18th.

I know the first thing alot of people will think is the fact that I want an easy way of getting off the weight. Believe me this has not and will not be easy.

The dr has told me that this is going to benefit my healthwise so much. I will no longer have diabetes; no longer have high blood pressure; and will no longer have sleep apnea. Also this should help me immensely in the pain department. It's going to help me to continue to walk instead of reverting to a wheelchair like the one dr suggested and we are hoping it will help with the scar tissue that is impinging on a nerve in my back and surgically would probably make worse. Not to mention the fibromyalgia.

I've had a wonderful spring and summer compared to the last 2 years. I love being able to do things again, even if it was just a few things, I have been enjoying myself. Winter is coming and I just can't take another winter with all this pain and go down hill again only to be immobile, depressed and in constant pain.

Last time I took the real age test (that tells you how old you really are) with all illnesses and meds you take. I was stunned when it had increased by 5 years in the last 18 months. It was 57, then this time it was 64.5 yrs. That scared the holy sh*t out of me. I lost my mom at 65 and I am a carbon copy of her. She had heart disease and diabetes. Also my dad was terrible diabetic and my brother is too.

All I could think of was the little bit of time I had left and that is what made my final decision to do this. So some may say I'm taking the easy way out; but I say, I'm doing it for my health and to EXTEND MY LIFE.

I would really appreciate you all supporting me in this. I have no intention of leaving BCB because I will still have to monitor my meals and count etc. so I will still be living the Core lifestyle; just in smaller portions! And last but not least; I could never leave my buds behind. All of you have a special place in my heart and you guys are family to me and nothing can change that.

Well there you have it. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!

chaffin88 · #21 11-08-2009, 02:21 AM

Howdy Everybuddie!!

OMG... My kitche looks so different. The backslash is awesome! I will take pictures with my new video camera!! I am excited. I have been wanting one for a while.

I am exhausted. Food was horrible today because my kitchen was torn apart but the AP was WAHOOO!!! Not sure it outweights.

I am heading for bed.

HOpe everyone has a great night and talk to you tomorrow.

Lisa

chaffin88 · #22 11-08-2009, 02:23 AM

Rhonda,
I just read your post and congrats on your decision and congrats on the smoking. You can stay..because we would miss you too much and it doesn't matter to us what you are doing for better health as long as you are working toward better health.

I also made a decison. I am going back to WW. I can do it when I go to meetings and I am serious about it.

Lisa

k8edid2000 · #23 11-08-2009, 08:53 AM

Rhonda, great job on the ciggies, darling - you can do this. There is no shame in making the choice you have made. You are on a path to greater health, which is the destination for all of us. Even if you wanted to leave, I doubt we'd let you. And I don't think you've chosen the "easy way out". I look forward to having you post your experiences along the way.

Dang, you gals are going to be so darned sexy...guess I better get with the program...

k8edid2000 · #24 11-08-2009, 09:23 AM

I slept from 9 last night until 8 this morning (on the couch, of course). This is sad to say, but I am looking forward to getting back to work, and getting out on the road so I can have a good night's sleep. You would think after 30 years I would have adjusted to SC and his snoring, or his CPAP, but I guess not. My best sleep happens on the couch, and even then I am likely to hear his snoring. The CPAP is just as annoying, the noise is not something I can adjust to, and it doesn't seem to fit his face well because he does not clean it like he should. I'm done talking to him about it. He is pouting because I haven't slept in there in a few nights, but too bad. I'm trying to get better and I can't do that without proper rest.

sfslave0814 · #25 11-08-2009, 09:51 AM

Hi buddies. It's Sunday and here I am at work. Day 3 out of 4! Not too busy yet, but Sundays have a way of creeping up on us here and usually end up not being anyone's favorite day to work.

Rhonda, we've talked about this before and I guess that my feelings on it is that you have to do what you think is best for you and what your doctor recommends. It IS scary to look at yourself in the mirror only to realize that we have health issues and the time ticks away and we keep putting off actually DOING something about it. (at least that's my story) WTG on no ciggies!!! We are going to be here supporting you through all of this-it's NOT easy in any way, shape, or form. (I think you already know this though) Katy's right-you're going to be a sexy beast, so the rest of us better get off our duffs and get moving!!!!

Katy, I hear ya on the snoring thing. CPAP thing too, but both Bryan and I use CPAP, so we have the dueling CPAPs at night, lol. When he wakes me up with his snoring and I have my CPAP on, something is wrong. I tell him that he needs to use the dang CPAP and eventually it does sink in. KNow why he doesn't use it from time to time? Because the water is on my side of the bed, and he'd have to walk over to my side to fill up his water reservoir! Talk about the ultimate laziness. My sleep these days has been decent sleep, but I'm so dang sore right now-every muscle is sore! I am going to start my exercise ball exercises TONIGHT without fail. I need to rehab my back again and get these muscles in shape. I'm sick of hurting and creaking and groaning.

Esther, a cruise! Yahoo, and where are you guys off to this time? I don't cruise-motion sickness is just too much to overcome for me, but I hear only good things about them. Isn't that hoola hoop on the Wii a riot?? I love to do it, but right now I don't have the balance I need to have to stand on that little platform. I'm getting there, but will start stuff on my ball TONIGHT without fail. Maybe I can get my son and hubby to take my recumbent bike upstairs for me too. The first white flower is a gardenia, and the second "flower" is a seed pod from a weed!! Isn't it pretty? It was tiny, so that's blown up, but I just loved it.

OK, I just got work to do! Cya later and I'll do the rest of personals when I come back!