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Post by eatwelltexas on Mar 30, 2017 11:43:09 GMT
This thread was started before the dawn of time by Amazons who needed to compare their stats with other Amazons. Over time it grew into a community of incredible women who try to keep their spirits in the clouds and their feet on the ground, moving toward health. Most of us start at 5'7 and go up from there, from young singles to wise and lively elders of the tribe. We welcome newcomers who are willing to be kind and share a bit of their lives.
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Post by eatwelltexas on Mar 30, 2017 11:50:25 GMT
I'm sitting here making "pfffft!" sounds as I read yesterday's posts about errant exes and such. MCat's success in walking past that mess should give Frieda lots of light at the end of her particular tunnel.
Colleen, I keep blowing my blue dot days come evening time. Let's get better at this!
Yesterday was a bit of a drag -- stuck for 3.5 hours at the eye doc. We were all softly griping (it's a glaucoma crowd, the older set, not prone to temper tantrums and grandstanding) and got to chatting among ourselves. I told one nice couple, "We'll start bonding and be on each other's Christmas card lists at this rate." We all really like the doc and his staff, but sheesh, the overbooking! Happily, pressures were good, good (stable) test results.
Those thunderstorms turned out to be major -- someone I work with had a lot of damage to their family farm. A lot of branches were down in my neighborhood, but our trees did okay.
Got to scramble.
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Post by caw3838 on Mar 30, 2017 12:06:44 GMT
Morning T! Today will be a blue dot day. Ok? I also destroyed that dot last night with a trip to the neighborhood bar. It was not the best Reuben I've had so def not worth the splurge. I'm pictureimg the office crowd revolting against reception staff and rioting.
Today is my last day of work in KC! Eek! My house is not packed! Eek! I feel pretty confident i will make a large dent tonight. BBQB will come back and stay in the house Sunday night before bunking with DSis4 until classes are over. He will have to coordinate a mattress move with them and DBil1 with truck.
I am using karlas nod to wedding dress motivation and keeping that photo handy (yet still secret so BBQB does not see it!)
Gosh, just getting back here has put me in a better mindset.
Have a great day lovelies.
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Post by luvdadogs on Mar 30, 2017 12:37:05 GMT
Good morning T and Colleen and the CAT to post later!
I'm not getting a lot of blue dots myself lately, but have slowly stepped back on the tracking wagon again. And the new WW at Work session starts next week so I'm bound and determined to do better this go around. I know checking in here on a more regular basis will help keep me honest as well!
T, glad you survived the eye appointment. I like my eye doc so much that I used to drive an hour across the metro area just to see him. I'm so glad he's now with a group that's only about 15 minutes from work now.
Colleen, I can't even imagine all the crazy that you call life these days! Sending you strength to get through it all.
Frieda and MCAT, sending you both much strength as well!! Grrr.
Hellos and hugs to Karla, Shari, Martha, Linda, Susan and the rest of the CAT community!
I'm thankful it's nearing the end of the work week. Can't wait to sleep in even a half hour tomorrow (or go back to sleep after feeding the dogs). This cold still has a hold on me...woke up at 1am coughing and then woke with the alarm at 4:30am with a head full of crud. Sleep is my friend in fighting this battle.
I'd better sign off and attack the papers once again. Happiest Thursday to all the CATs!!!!
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Post by mcatintx on Mar 30, 2017 13:37:16 GMT
Aloha, Long and Lovelies!!!
Thursday = Friday Eve! Yay! I need to sneak a nap in at lunch time today - a bit tired after staying up a bit too late with DH. Oops! DS is being picked up by XH after school today, after he asked nicely. He also mentioned he has off today. I would add that he is off every day, ha ha. Thursday seems like an odd day to take vacation - I smell something is up, but can't imagine what. Perhaps he is interviewing for a job that is closer to home, in his quest for custody? Who knows. I still win. Not to beat a dead horse.....
Frieda, my heart goes out to you. He just has no clue. Completely - absolutely no clue. You are so much better off without him. Life gets better when things are finalized, I promise!!!
Colleen! Packing! Agh!!!! Good luck today at the office. Always bittersweet to move on. What type of dress are you considering? Long sleeve, short sleeve, off the shoulder.....? Inquiring minds want to know!!!
Andrea! I always loved doing WW at work. So much easier. I hope your crud clears soon.
T, I need to get that eye appointment done as well - thanks for the reminder! I think today will be the day for the Making of Appointments. It is time! LOL.
Alrighty, I need to put some notes together for work - I am determined to organize a few things. Hugs to all!!!!
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Post by free2bme on Mar 30, 2017 15:04:41 GMT
I have to start off by saying I went to my meeting today and DOWN .8 pounds! I will take it! My real goal is to lose 1.5 pounds/week, but not even sure if that is realistic. However, every and all losses are a loss. (got that T?)
Can I lose 2 pounds by Monday is the real question? I will let you all know. I've just got to get into a new decade. Doesn't having weigh in keep you all in line? I know when Sunday rolls around, I am very careful and really want to go off the rails but cannot. I try to get a blue dot most days. Um, yesterday I had 45 smarty points. Due to not looking at the point of the Madeleine cookies I purchased at Costco. 6sp's each. I had two. Which were tracked, after a horrified gasp!
The kids are HOME! I am thrilled. It is raining and today is a good day to stay home and do nothing. I will make grocery list and see about making a soup or something. It seems like a soup day.
I have to purchase a mattress for the eldest. I pre shopped it yesterday, I just need to get her princess approval.
I'm happy about weigh in and happy that my babes are within arm reach.
I'm also feeling the urge to watch a movie. Something like pride and prejudice or something. Maybe Emma. I'm in the mood for a period piece.
I'll check back in later.
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Post by free2bme on Mar 30, 2017 15:09:03 GMT
Since the new month is almost upon us, what about doing a CAT Blue Dot Challenge or something? Can it be as easy as that? Do a weigh in Saturday April 1, and final weigh in Saturday April 29 that's 4 full weeks? Winner would be most blue dots and percentage of weight loss? What do you think??
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Post by daffodilsusan on Mar 30, 2017 16:22:59 GMT
Good morning CATs. I love the Blue Dot Challenge idea Lynne!! Perfect idea and perfect time since I know several of us are back on the wagon and back at meetings. Yep, I went back to WW this morning myself and am committing to this Thursday morning before work time slot. Wowza did I have an ugly number to face. But honestly I'm ready to get the ball rolling and stop just paying lip service! The cool thing about the timeframe proposed is that the 29th is my BD. Extra incentive!
I'm still playing major catch-up at work so can't linger now. Hope everyone has a great day!
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Post by karlamae on Mar 30, 2017 16:55:00 GMT
Freida - Find the mattress you like then check with US Mattress - give them manufacturer and model name. They will likely give you a much better price and free shipping. I ordered my new one that way and saved $250.
Reading along! I am with all of you in trying to stay OP.
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Post by caw3838 on Mar 30, 2017 23:27:57 GMT
I love the blue dot challenge! Um, can BBQB join the dot challenge? Perhaps a two sided effort? Most blue dots in the month and greatest percentage of wl? We can post at the end of the month with a screenshot of our blue dot calendar? I love this Lynne!
I also love that I am not the only one in this predicament. Not that I'm happy I'm not alone but to know I'm not the only one struggling and have a posse.
Packing time. Goodbyes said. I don't think it will hit me until 3-4 months down the road. Or the first time I come back to kc and don't go to my house. I kind of feel like it's STL again? Ya know?
Mcat, I haven't really looked that much and only tried on two. I know I'm not a strapless gal! What if everything looks bad because I'm a fat sow? Lol. You know!
Ok. I must commence.
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