is that what cin's nickname is? nappy?
i'm going to have to start using that more. umm, wait a minute. i think i like muffin top better.

nice to hear from you taffy. how are you?

sandy, i'm glad you guys are kicking back and relaxing.
i have to say that i do like that graphic better. thanks.

and DM. how's by you?
LY, LM
HY, HM

i havn't left yet. in a couple of hrs.
glad i'm relaxing today because tomorrow is grocery shopping day.
i hope they're stocked up after the wk/e and before wed, which is when all the ads come out. those sugar free fudgicles are hard to find. they don't stay stocked long. shhhh, don't tell MT.

it's also going to warm from the 60's today to the 70's tomorrow.
then it's going back up to 88.
i already gassed my car up from the trip to boulder. OMG. a half a tank cost me $46!!!

take care ya'll
do i sound like a southern belle?
whittle ol me?

So, what's the deal? Do you WANT TO BLEED?

SMACK!!!!

Hey, you asked me to, Twiffy!!

Hello Judy!~ I love those SF fudgies too, and only 40 cals! WOOHOO!

I am trying to watch my food intake a little better, since I can't exercise right now b/c of my darn hip!! I'm so frustrated w/it. The corisone inj didn't do a thing; in fact, it's worse. I hate taking pain meds and was about in tears, so relented and took a Darvocet. I hate giving in!!!

We were camping this past wkend, as I refuse to let pain stand in the way of my umbrella drink and me.

Hey AMN~ I discovered a new "toddy" last wkend and I'm quite overjoyed at the taste of it. I've been to the store and have all the mixtures and potions to whip up a batch this next wkend.

Have a good evening all..

ohhhhh. i want a toddy too
sorry about your hip DM.
taking pain medicine isn't giving in. controlling pain is giving you a better quality of life. and it's best to stay on top of pain than to chase it.
always learned that in nursing.

well, i gained back the 2 lbs i lost.
i ate too much salt last nite. i had about 4oz of steak, some baked beans and a small square of cake for dessert. but, i had some chips and dip.

at least that's it for my social events for a couple of wks. i could have done a lot worse but it always amazes me how fast i can gain wt.

i did walk and got to the grocery store this am.
tomorrow i'm in. thurs massage. beyond that i'm not planning.

Ah...

Thanks DM...I needed a good smack,

Sorry your hip is funky.

Hi Judy!

Sure, you can call the Naps, Nappy too!

Does she have another name?

yes, MT
short for muffin top
or she could be MMT
short for missy muffin top.

i shouldn't poke fun because my wt is doing nothing but going up.
part of me wants to, has to, lose this wt. but another part just wants to give up and eat what i want.

i'm at a lose. i don't know what to do with myself.
and, i have to do it medically speaking.
plus all the clothes that won't fit.

what am i doing to myself?????
i'm just so tired of this.

i'm going to take a nap. at least i'm not eating when i'm sleeping.

AWWW Judy~ IF it was easy, then the whole world would be Skinny Bu++s. It's hard to lose wt and it's even harder to keep it off. I sense your frustration and really can't tell you anything that you don't already know.

It's just a control and willpower thing. You don't have to be accountable to anyone but yourself, therefore, it's easy to cheat and start over the next day. I know you can do it, you know you can do it, but it has to be a way of life. The ratio of people that lose wt only to gain it back compared to the the ones that keep it off, is much higher.

All I can say is, you have to DIG deep Judy dear. Find that IRON WILL. Your health and your clothes will thank you.

Social functions are my downfall too.... Thank goodness I don't have many more coming up either... But, when you do have to attend one, eat lower calorie/fat foods in the day leading up to it. If I know we are going out to dinner, then my lunch is light and vise versa.

Take care Judy~~ Don't be too hard on yourself and remember~~ In the Diet world, WE ARE OUR OWN WORST ENEMY.

thanks DM.
it's always good to hear loving words of support and sage advice.

LY, LM

Don't give up Judy...you can do this. One day at a time.

this is gonna be a quickie,

did a 1 1/2hr massage and boy did i need it.
my muscles were soooo bad. not even knots. just rocks. even my MT was amazed at how bad i can get in just a wk.

and it was everywhere. calves, hamstrings, butt, arms, neck, back. she was using heat and a massager and my muscles were like a bucking bronco. she had a lot of trouble getting "in" and getting them to relax.

i just can not get this situation across to my drs. i guess i "look too good" for them to understand. i can't believe that it seems i have to suck it up and live like this. why? and yet that's the situation.

i see my neuro again in august. i'll try again to impress upon him how bad i hurt. don't give up. that's my advice to others. i need to take it to heart.

i'm laying down for a nap. i'm drinking a lot of water so the toxins she got out of my muscles will flush out. pain pills and heat. that's all i've got in my bag of tricks.