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Yes, Jillian's workouts kicked my butt. I love that! I had sweat pouring down - just from 20 minutes. I don't sweat that much when running, so I know I need to switch it up. I want Jillian arms, too!!! Today, I'm pms'ing, cramping and just generally pissy. Had a great weekend w/the girls though - got dresses. I had a hard time w/DH's DD - she really wanted me to order her a 16, but I had a hard time zipping it up. So, I said we'd get an 18 and then have it altered and she was very stubborn and insisted on a 16, so I had DH step in. She wasn't impolite about it - actually, she's a very sweet girl. But, it was a "nooooo...I'm okay in the 16, I think the 18 was too big." What it turned out to be was the bra - she felt exposed w/out the top part being uber tight. She's used to having more control of the little girls. lol... So, once she said that, it clicked and we were able to discuss under garment options. So, weekend good, Monday sucky.

Well, I blew off today at the gym. We're driving out of town to go to his old high school's football game. And, while we're there we'll pick up his daughter and bring her back. Then, tomorrow it's to David's Bridal to pick up dresses for the girls. I'm more excited about getting their dresses than I was about my own!!! I'm glad we have her for a visit, even if it's a short one.

Me, with a DIY wax job would be a horrible mess. Also, it would give DH fodder for blackmail and years of laughing at my expense! I couldn't give him that much power.

Happy Wednesday. I got up and went to the gym. I’m nuts but it was DD's fault. She asked before going to bed if we could get up and go and I said no. So, then she texted me this: If you loved me, you would get up with me…and help me be healthy. So, I said, “I will get up and do the stretches with you.” (She has a funky bone growth forming because her muscles are tight. She's been advised to only do 5 min warm up walk, the elliptical and then stretches & core strengthening.) She wrote back, “That’s not enough…nevermind then, let me have diabetes and die." She totally played me, so I went into her room, said OK, I’ll get up at 4:30, and she’d better get up too. If I try to wake her up and she moans about it, I would hurt her. lol...not really, though. I'd probably just crawl back into bed. But, she got up! And I did the Day One of Week One of the Couch to 5K. I can’t believe I was up to week 3, because this kicked my butt. It's been 2 full months since I did anything other than light walking and some stretches. I feel so blah - and I'm hoping today got me back. I feel so good when I'm there! So why is getting there so hard?

Not a Heroes fan -I tried, but it's the kind of show where you miss one episode and you come back to it like WTF? So, I gave up in the first season. Same with Lost, though DH is a fan - so sometimes I let him fill me in on the characters. Ang, we're moving at work because my company was in 9 different divisions and now has decided to merge under one name. So, we're all shifting and moving and conforming to each other. It's a great move for the company, just a big headache. I was in Import/Export Compliance and that split into 3 Import, Export and Compliance. I'll be in the Export part. It's going to be fun and challenging, and I am more than looking forward to it. But, in the midst of all this, with the economy the way it is - there have been lay offs upon lay offs. Both DH and I work here so we're just rolling with the tide. Can't fight it, so no use trying, right? Today's been great - I got tons of stuff doing that I needed to. We're heading to Florida next week so that DD can visit her dad's family and DH and I are making a mini-vacation out of it. It'll be good for us to be alone w/no kid, no dogs... Wait...what the heck are we gonna do??? Um....I'm sure I'll think of something. Maybe I'll have some razor burns by then, too!!! Or just spread eagle for a waxing? LOL...just can't picture that, and I can't afford the tip I'd feel obligated to pay the poor woman!

Ang - great NSV! Sorry about the razor burns though! OUCH...I'm still more like Chewbacca. Mayo - YUM. Love mayo - but not like Labmom! My fave mayo is w/ketsup, soy sauce, ginger and white pepper. Put on rice and chicken. Monday wasn't as boring as I thought. DD sent a text from school saying she was still sick. Not 100% sick, just feeling crappy. So, I went and picked her up. The nurse sat there and gave her a little lecture (in a nice way, but STILL) about not sending text messages in school. DD turned to me and I said, "I'll pay the fine if it gets taken away, but if you EVER need to contact me you go right ahead and text me." I mean, 1 - she was in the BATHROOM, and 2 - it was to ME saying she was sick. Grrr. So, we went home, snuggled and watched movies. Wizards of Waverly place, Ella Enchanted and some other thing I can't remember. I made some soup (not all that healthy - broth, cream, onions, potatoes, sausage and collards) and we just vegged. Better than work ANY day. But by the end of it, she was feeling better and she's at school today. So, on my list today: Book the hotel for Tampa next week (can't believe I haven't done that already!!!), and then troll internet sites that aren't blocked. Maybe I'll wander and see if anyone needs help but this place is a ghost town. I wish they'd move me already - not due to move until the 19th. I'm mostly packed and am ready to GO.

I'm a dork - can't figure out multiquote?!?! Lu - I'm on the pouch test now. DH already had a bunch of brothy soups and mushy stuff for me at home. He already knew! LOL How bad is that??? Sipping on coffee and water now - too tight for even Slimfast. Slim - snacking and grazing is all I did all weekend long! Specially during football, I crave the comfort food like chips and dip during fall football - and it was a rainy day... I was horrible! Back on track today, though!!! Torky - snow? Wow...just WOW. My uncles live in West-By-God-VA and they get snow around this time up on the mountain, and it goes through May. Always nice to visit, but even better to come home! S'posed to be warm and muggy all week in Houston. Can you say frizz???

Happy Monday all! Had a BLAST this weekend w/KC and Lu! Loved every minute of it! Enjoyed the fair - Since we're foodies, I'll talk up the food: We tried most of the fried stuff - and really didn't like most of it. I loved the fried cookie dough! But, very sweet and even I with the biggest sweet tooth ever probably couldn't finish a whole order. We had frozen mojitos in a bag - like a big Capri Sun for adults! And, of course, meat on a stick - what's better than that??? Came home to two sick kids - DD and DH! DD is still not at 100%, but is not running a temp and is dying to go to school. I was going to keep her home today, but she was adamant about not missing any more. (So not like me when I was a kid.) Now, it's Monday and everyone that I did their work for has moved on....so I'm here twiddling my thumbs. Sent off emails to future boss to say "hey...gimme work." Now I'm just waiting....I guess I could dust...or streak.

Ms, I missed it too My mom had a clot on her leg last year..but I really don't know about them, either. Sorry!

Oh, Torky - my heart is still feeling for you - you talk about Penny however long you want!!! I think we're all pet lovers so we understand. Kids and animals need us the most and when you provide and protect something for so long, it's hard to let go. I could barely eat anything yesterday. Had slimfast for breakfast and lunch, cuz it was easy. And then for dinner had a cup of tortilla soup and a margarita. Now, you know I LOVE my 'ritas...and I couldn't even drink 1/2 of it down. I sipped the broth from the soup, but no way could I get the meat and veggies down. I don't understand why some days I'm that tight and other days, bring on the cow. Happy Tuesday all - - time for me to roll up the sleeves and start packing. My coworker (Princess) is moving out on Thurs and I'm all too ready to help her. I'll be following her to the new location around the middle of next month. Ya'll have a great day!!!

I have the Curve, which I LOVE...but I'm still learning it. For activity, lately - I get up from the chair and walk to the dining room and sit down again at the computer. Sometimes, when I'm pushing it, I'll pick up the computer and go back to the living room again. When I do laps like that though, it wears me out! lol I was doing the Couch to 5K program a while back and got to week 3...and stopped. I think I have a fear of succeeding at this weight loss thing. Every time I get into the groove, I crash myself.

Ya'll are my inspiration - I feel so motivated...INSIDE. Outwardly, I've been a blob. I am changing that TODAY!!!! I swear - If I don't do 30 mins of exercise tonight and DH can back it up - I'll send each of you $20. ...monopoly $$$, but still! No, seriously...I need something to get me going. I get home from work and crash. No wonder I'm not losing weight, my metabolism is shoddy. Ang - how do you access on BB? I tried but I can't really navigate well. I think I'm getting brain damage, cuz I used to be somewhat techy and have lost all prior knowledge. I am now the parent that has my kid programming stuff for me. Geesh. And, how old is your cuddle buddy?

wow...slim was busting out the multi-quote!!! My band is still tight one day and wide open the next. I have 4.5 cc in now - I think...my stats were on lbt, so I have to look 'em up IRL now! ha! But, in the mornings I can't eat anything. It's not until about 11 or so that I can eat real foods. I try though...I try, and try...and try. Getting back in the habit of exercise today. Going to do walks and then stretches & core w/DD at home. She's been banned from running at school because of her knee, so for the next 5 weeks it's stretches and core strengthening only. Which is hard! I can get on the treadmill and I can lift weights, but don't ask me to be on one knee with arm and leg extended without falling over! Happy Monday everyone!

There are all these new shows out there and I haven't gotten into them. I've heard Fringe is good, but I haven't seen it! Angie, yes, I am from lbt. But, don't let that cloud your judgement. I'm "good people" in spite of it... I've had my band for 2 years (as of Sept 5th) and have only lost 65...down 2 this morning, though! (yay)... so I'm still weight loss in process.